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Why We Give: Josh Raizman and Sarah Troster invest in connection

Josh Raizman and Sarah Troster are thinking closely about the kind of Jewish future they want for their two young boys, aged five and two. That perspective shapes how they choose to invest their time, energy, resources, and attention.

Josh’s experience living in larger Jewish centres before…

Why we give: The Miller family leads with a lifetime of giving

Giving has never been a single decision for Arliss Miller. It has been a way of life, shaped over decades and carried forward through her family.

During her childhood, that example was constant.

Her parents’ commitment to Jewish life was clear in their active support of their synagogue and…

Why we give: Janet and David Aaron create a place to belong

The Oshry | Kipnes Jewish Community Centre represents the return of a central gathering place for Jewish life in Edmonton. While the community has long been supported by synagogues, schools, and a myriad of other organizations, many families have felt the absence of a shared community hub fo…

Edmonton filmmaker brings history to life through award-winning project

When Josh Miller first heard the story that would become The Speech, it stayed with him.

Decades later, the Edmonton filmmaker is bringing that story to life—and earning recognition as the 2026 recipient of the Earl Parker Award.

The project at the centre of his work, The Speech, is an ani…

New Federation curator prepares items for future Holocaust exhibit

A man with a beard and short hair smiles while wearing a dark button-up shirt, set against a plain white background.

Zion Barany spends his days poring over historical documents and items, trying to link the stories of Edmonton Holocaust survivors in preparation for a permanent exhibit at the future Holocaust Education Centre in the new Jewish Community Centre. 

Zion started his role as curator in June, t…