Edmonton Talmud Torah Society

10/09/2026

READ IN Week October 5-9, 2026
Theme: Let Stories Soar! This annual event, started in Edmonton in 1990 by retired Edmonton Public Schools educator and former school board trustee chair, Esther Starkman, is an annual event to promote literacy, and foster a lifelong love of reading. 📚

10/07/2026

Today, the Talmud Torah School community came together for a deeply heartfelt gathering of reflection, prayer, and candle lighting in honour and remembrance of October 7. With heavy hearts, we stood together to remember those whose lives were lost and to honour all those affected by the events of that day. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest compassion remain with the victims, their families, and everyone whose lives have been forever changed.

May their memories be a blessing, and may we continue to stand together in remembrance, solidarity, and hope.

10/02/2026

At the school’s Chag Tishrei assembly today, our Talmud Torah community came together to celebrate the meaning, traditions and spirit of the High Holidays.

Our students shared their learning and talents through wonderful performances, while families beamed with pride.

New TT Principal Vin Stocking warmly welcomed families and shared how he encourages students to get the most out of their learning by looking beyond elementary school and thinking about the opportunities that await them in the years ahead. James Friedman, President of the Talmud Torah Society, officially welcomed Mr. Stocking to Talmud Torah and shared how beautifully he has already become part of our school community.

We were also pleased to welcome the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, Stacey Leavitt Wright, who spoke about the importance of leaning into community—a message that truly reflects the spirit of Talmud Torah. Stacey also shared that the Federation is pleased to support Talmud Torah families through the Integrated Bursary Program.

James also expressed our appreciation to the Jewish Federation for bringing Shinshinim Alma and Ofri to Edmonton. Their energy, Israeli perspective and love of Jewish life have already made such a positive impact in our classrooms, supporting both students and teachers.

It was a beautiful celebration of community and connection.

Shanah Tovah from all of us at Talmud Torah! 🍎🍯

09/30/2026

Edmonton Talmud Torah students gathered at Hawrelak Park for a meaningful day participating in Tashlich and the Terry Fox Run. Through reflection, movement, and community, students embraced values of renewal, kindness, perseverance, and giving back. A successful field trip honoring Jewish tradition while remembering Terry Fox’s inspiring legacy.

09/25/2026

Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום. Chag Sukkot Sameach to all! סוכות שמח לכולם⁩

09/24/2026

On October 7, our community will come together to remember, reflect, connect, and look toward the future with hope.

Join the Oshry | Kipnes Jewish Community Centre and Jewish Federation of Edmonton for Messages of Hope, an evening of meaningful conversation, remembrance, and community.

Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to create messages that will be delivered to children in Be'eri, Kiryat Shmona, and Kfar Aza during the Federation's upcoming mission to Israel. Community members will also be invited to contribute to a collective message book for President Isaac Herzog.

The evening will feature a fireside conversation with Edmonton's new Shinshinim, Ofri and Alma, and Alon Dotan, director of JAFI's Global Shinshinim Program. Led by Partnership2Gether Co-Chair Noga Vaisblat, the discussion will explore what it has meant to grow up in Israel over the past three years and what gives young Israelis hope for the future.

Children are welcome, with supervised activities available during the fireside conversation.

Wednesday, October 7
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location shared with registered attendees

Registration is required: https://ow.ly/vXx950ZMmRg

09/17/2026

Edmonton Shinshinim are spending time in K–6 classrooms, supporting students and teachers while sharing their love of Judaism, Hebrew and Israeli culture.

Through conversations, activities and their own experiences as young Israelis, Alma and Ofri are helping bring Israel and Jewish life to our classrooms in meaningful and engaging ways.

We’re so excited to have them as part of the TT family! Thank you to and the donors of the United Jewish Appeal for making this possible and for the generous support of partner The Jewish Agency for Israel.

09/11/2026

Shana Tova U’Metuka. שנה טובה ומתוקה🍯🍎 Talmud Torah Society’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors.

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Back at school and loving it all!