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May 31, 2022

Connecting Shalom Baby families is a perfect fit

Shalom Baby attracted Anika Zepp as a project because she realized how important it is for parents to have a system of support. 

Anika had her son, Levi, in 2021 and discovered that parenthood is a huge journey. “Over my years of community work and volunteerism, I have seen that positive…

May 31, 2022

Hillel provides a community for students

Danielle Shaposhnikov understands what it’s like having a safety net of a Jewish student community. Going to high school in Edmonton and now as a student at the University of Alberta, she feels she bridges two worlds—one that is Jewish and the other that is not. 

As an Israeli, Daniell…

May 31, 2022

Holocaust education pays tribute to those lost

Colin Muscat is proud of how the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s Holocaust Education Committee has continued with its mandate during the pandemic. The Yom HaShoah virtual production in 2021 is especially a highlight for him. 

“I think we made something very special basically from scrat…

May 31, 2022

Upcoming art exhibit honours survivors

Davina Eisenstat is passionate about diversity and inclusion (D&I). When she heard that the Jewish Federation of Edmonton was bringing in a special art exhibit in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, she wanted to be involved. 

Canadian artist Carol Wylie created a project,…

May 31, 2022

Israelis reach out to small communities

Two special Israeli visitors spent a weekend in early May connecting with different groups in the Edmonton Jewish community. Doron Gertzovski, 26, and Netanel (Nati) Benami, 25, were on a small communities mission. During their 10 day tour of Canada, Doron and Nati also visited Calgary and O…