Figuring out what Shemini Atzeret is. Finally.
By Carla Naumburg (Kveller via JTA) — I know something about most Jewish holidays. I can tell you that Hanukkah is about miracles, Passover is…
2017
Exhibit Celebrates Jewish Canadians; Former Edmontonian helped spearhead national project
(October 2017) – The Jewish contribution to Canada during its first 150 years is being celebrated this month at Edmonton City Hall. The exhibit will be on display for…
Jewish Studies Series 2017 at UAlberta features guest lectures and a special art exhibit: Oct. 8-24
By Regan Treewater (EJNews) – The Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies’ has announced an exceptional program for the 2017 Jewish Studies Series,…
Gal Gadot speaks Hebrew while hosting ‘SNL
(JTA) — Gal Gadot, making her debut as host of “Saturday Night Live,” spoke Hebrew, kissed cast member Kate McKinnon and portrayed a Bosnian woman going…
Canada opens National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa
(EJNews) – On September 27, 2017, Canada, at long last, inaugurated a National Holocaust Memorial in its capital city – Ottawa. The National Holocaust Monument – a…