Driven by a deep personal and professional commitment, Davina Eisenstat attended the Antisemitism: Face it, Fight it conference to gain essential tools and insights for addressing antisemitism in her community and work amidst a time of heightened tension.
Antisemitism: Face it, Fight it was…
Shannon Sabbah’s values as an Orthodox Jew reaffirmed her commitment to become a leader in the Edmonton Jewish community. Standing at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, she felt a deep sense of responsibility for her heritage and a burning desire to forge her own path. Her vision w…
After the events of October 7, Edmonton’s Jewish community was deeply shaken and needed to unite and stand by each other. Jewish Federation of Edmonton collaborated with Jewish Family Services of Edmonton (JFSE) to organize a support group to help people process their emotions and find str…
The new Jewish Community Centre (JCC) project is underway. In June, extensive consultations took place where community members shared their recommendations with JCC architects. Some suggestions were wild; an outdoor beach or a livestock farm with goats and chickens were exciting ideas but fac…
This year’s winner of the Earl Parker Award for Jewish Film, Becky Wosk, wasted no time in throwing her hat into the ring. Upon hearing about the award from her mentor, Jonas Quastel, who is a Langara Film Arts Program director, she promptly submitted her entry for the competition.
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