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Valda Levin honoured with volunteer award

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…

Israeli performers are featured act for Yom Haatzmaut party

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…

Federation uses art piece to advocate about antisemitism

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…

March of the Living experience still resonates

March of the Living is returning this year after being dormant because of the pandemic. Nathan Campbell, 21, was one of the past participants from Edmonton and still carries with him the memories and impact of the trip.

He wanted to go on the program to experience firsthand what his materna…

Federation supports local youth programs

Funding and supporting Jewish youth programs make a difference in a life like Ellie Vogel’s. 

For Ellie, Camp BB and BBYO have strengthened her Jewish roots and connected her to teens in Calgary and Edmonton. The 16-year-old has been going to Camp BB for nine summers. She still remembers…