An ode to ‘Girls,’ Lena Dunham and modern Jewish neuroticism
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The HBO series “Girls” may no longer be the definitive show of the millennial generation — but as it enters…
2017
Healthy Jewish Side Dish: Lightened-Up Kasha Varnishkes
(The Nosher via JTA) — Kasha varnishkes is a much beloved Ashkenazi comfort food dish. Traditionally made with bow tie pasta, onions, schmaltz and kasha (buckwheat), it is filling,…
Try not to cry during this Oscar-nominated film about a Holocaust survivor and his violin
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Filmmaker Kahane Cooperman hasn’t written an Oscars acceptance speech yet, but she likely will before the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb….
For a unique look at Jewish marriage watch ‘Kosher Love’ on CBC TV Feb.16 at 9 pm
(EJNews) – With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many people have love and relationships on their minds. Kosher Love, a delightful documentary from Academy…
Jewish rapper Nissim Black will heat up the Provincial Museum Theatre on Feb. 21
(EJNews) – Jewish National Fund Edmonton is pleased to announce a very exciting Tu Bi’Shevat Community celebration event – Rap N Roll – on Tuesday…