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Jun 16, 2023

Pride committee seeks input for year round programming

by Tammy Vineberg

As an ally to the LGBTQ2S+ community, Melany Allen believed it was important to become involved in the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s Pride Shabbat committee three years ago.

“There’s a role for us to recognize the contributions of LGBTQ2S+ people to the Jewish community and to under…

Jun 16, 2023

Student gains insight from Holocaust Education Symposium

by Tammy Vineberg

Before attending the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Holocaust Education Symposium in May, Carter Collier didn’t realize the magnitude of antisemitism that still prevails to this day. Carter, a Grade 11 student from Lillian Osborne High School, was familiar with Jewish holidays but not much more …

Apr 19, 2023

Valda Levin honoured with volunteer award

by Tammy Vineberg

There’s never been a time in Valda Levin’s life when she hasn’t been asking someone for money. Valda isn’t asking for money for herself. It’s always been for a good cause in the Jewish community. 

When she was growing up in Sydney, Australia, Valda used to go door-to-door with th…

Apr 14, 2023

Israeli performers are featured act for Yom Haatzmaut party

by Tammy Vineberg

Israel is celebrating its 75th birthday this year and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton is hosting a party! As part of the April 25 festivities, Israeli performers Michael Einav and Rony Goffer will be singing crowd favourites. Michael worked on various theater and TV productions in Tel Aviv…

Feb 15, 2023

Federation uses art piece to advocate about antisemitism

by Tammy Vineberg

One of the top issues that arose from consultations for the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s strategic plan was fighting antisemitism. The Federation released its 2022-2025 strategic plan in the fall of 2021. In October 2021, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) announced plans fo…