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New Federation curator prepares items for future Holocaust exhibit

Zion Barany spends his days poring over historical documents and items, trying to link the stories of Edmonton Holocaust survivors in preparation for a permanent exhibit at the future Holocaust Education Centre in the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

Clyde Hurtig and Karen Farkas to receive Kavod Award at the UJA launch

We are delighted to announce that Clyde Hurtig and Karen Farkas will be honoured with this year’s Kavod Award at the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Launch. Their decades of dedication and leadership have left a lasting impact on our community. Purchase your tickets today to the UJA Launch…

Talmud lectures set career path for Jewish Studies professor

Alexander Marcus never intended to be a Religious Studies professor when he went to college. He thought his focus would be philosophy or history. However, a Jewish Studies professor changed his career course after he took her class, and she introduced him to the 20th century Jewish philosoph…

Shalom Baby welcomes new parent connector

Thanks to Shalom Baby, Jess Hassall found a community of Jewish parents after she had her first child. Now with a second baby, she decided to become Shalom Baby’s parent connector, helping organize events and keeping parents updated with what is happening in Jewish Edmonton. 

“I met al…

Trip to Galilee Panhandle changes perspective for Edmontonian

Since her recent visit, Noga Vaisblat now sees the Jewish Federations’ partnership program with northern Israeli communities differently. Noga attended Coast to Coast to Partnership (P2G) meetings in Etzbah Hagalil, representing five municipalities spanning from Metullah to Yesud Hamala. …