Human Rights, Israel, News, Top Feature Jan 29, 2026
Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
Read MoreFood / Dining, Holidays, Recipes Jan 29, 2026
Recipe For Tu B’Shevat: Chocolate Bark with Pumpkin Seeds, Strawberries and Citrus
by Emily Paster (The Nosher) – Tu Bishvat is a pretty minor Jewish holiday, but to me, it absolutely has the widest appeal. Known as the…
Entertainment, Film, News Jan 29, 2026
All the Big Jewish Nominees at the 2026 Oscars
by Evelyn Frick (Hey Alma) – Last year’s Oscars made Jewish history when Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody became just the third pair of Jewish…
Human Rights, Israel, News, Top Feature Jan 29, 2026
Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
Entertainment, History, Television Jan 29, 2026
On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story
by Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) – Actor Lizzy Caplan always thought it was unusual she didn’t know of any relatives who were victims of the Holocaust….
Arts, Entertainment, Humour, Lifestyle, News, Television
Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.
IDF official says 71,000 killed in Gaza war, matching Gaza Health Ministry estimate
Eliezer Segal, History, Holiday Columns, Religion
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: We Are the Tree (?)
Edmonton, Edmonton Talmud Torah, Israel, Travel
Reflecting on my summer in Israel
Calgary, Calgary Jewish Federation, Edmonton, Events, Holocaust, International, News, Speaker, The Jewish Federation of Edmonton, Virtual Event
Commemorating January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Edmonton, Jewish Family Service Edmonton, Lifestyle
Support is available at Jewish Family Services Edmonton
Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza
Chevra Kadisha, Edmonton, Obituary
With sadness, we announce the passing of Alex “Al” Osten, of blessed memory
Edmonton police lay charges after online posts threaten the Jewish community
Calgary, Canadian Friends of Jewish National Fund, Edmonton, Events, Mark Cooper
Feb. 8 & 9 in Alberta: Acclaimed international educator charts a positive path forward for world Jewry
Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable
Arts, Calgary, Edmonton, Entertainment, Maxine Fischbein, Music, News
















