In Episode 2 of the Chai There! Podcast hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by Director Zelda Dean and Co-Producer Laura Shuler of the Chai Life Productions theatre group out of Calgary, Alberta.

Zelda and Laura discuss Jewish theatre, the revival of the Yiddish language, the challenges of bringing community theatre to life, and their new production "The Last Yiddish Speaker" which opens in Calgary at Temple B'nai Tikvah on May 20. For tickets visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-last-yiddish-speaker

What's coming up in your community?

May is Jewish Heritage Month and the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta is celebrating with an online exhibit of Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories https://jhssa.org/southern-alberta-jewish-family-histories/

On May 17 a delegation of Israelis and Arabs from Sharaka will be in Calgary discussing “The new middle east: voices of the Abraham Accords and the importance of building bridges.” https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/59489

Opening May 20 at Temple B’nai Tikvah – Calgary’s Chai Life Theatre group is presenting “The Last Yiddish Speaker” The play runs until June 7. Visit ChaiLifeYYC.ca for tickets

On May 21 Calgary Beth Tzedec congregation is hosting a Shavuot dinner and Tikkun Leil with a broadcast from Sinai. https://bethtzedec.ca/event/erev-shavuot-dinner-and-tikkun-leil/

May 24 The Canadian Friends of JNF Edmonton Negev Gala will feature former Prime Minister Stephen Harper – in conversation with MP Shuv Majumdar https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/EDMnegev2026/

On May 27 in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month – the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta is presenting a Book Launch of their latest publication, “Leadership and Legacy: Notable Jewish Edmontonians” at Audreys Books on Jasper Avenue. Space is limited so please register. https://www.jahsena.ca/events/jahsena-book-launch-leadership-amp-legacy-notable-jewish-edmontonians

Join Canadian Magen David Adom in Calgary on May 31 for Stampede with Purpose Gala featuring keynote speaker Loay Alshareef, an update from Magen David Adom Chief of Staff Uri Shacham, entertainment and a delicious kosher dinner https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479

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