May 31, 2019 | Iyar 26, 5779

From May 19 to 21, seven members of Calgary's Jewish community attended the LIFE & LEGACY™ gathering in Springfield, MA. From networking to informative workshops, special moments included celebrating Harold Grinspoon's 90th birthday and meeting as a Calgary group with Harold Grinspoon and Winnie Sandler-Grinspoon, President of HGF. Learn more about how you can leave a lasting impact through our local LIFE & LEGACY program. 

On May 30, Calgary Jewish Federation, Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta, and Temple B'nai Tikvah marked the end of Jewish Heritage Month with a fascinating discussion on The Book Smugglers - by David Fishman led by Rabbi Mark Glickman. The Book Smugglers, recounts the true story of ghetto residents who rescued thousands of rare books and manuscripts during the Holocaust. A sincere thank you to Rabbi Glickman and all who attended.

Mazel Tov to Halpern Akiva Academy 's founding family Renée and Milton Bogoch (pictured) and their children Jake, Isaac, and Sally Bogoch who are being honoured at Halpern Akiva Academy's Family Reunion Gala Fundraiser June 2 at the Carriage House Inn . Also, Mazel Tov to Morah Debby Miller who is being honoured as well at the event for teaching excellence. Learn more or purchase tickets online.

On May 26 BBYO elected new teen leaders to their Northwest Canada Regional Board at the Annual Spring Convention at Camp BB Riback. Highlights of the weekend included “Life Speeches” from the dozens of graduating high school students who gave moving accounts of their time with BBYO. Mazel Tov to the new board members and graduates on your outstanding achievements!