How an Orthodox cantor snagged a role on ‘Orange Is the New Black’
By Josefin Dolsten NEW YORK (JTA) — Cantor Philip Sherman gives me a call after having finished two circumcisions before noon on Tuesday. That’s a light day,…
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Jewish Studies Lecturer appointed to the University of Alberta program in Religious Studies
(Edmonton) – On behalf of the Program in Religious Studies at the University of Alberta, Director Ryan Dunch recently announced that Dr. Peter Sabo has…
The Neurotic Jewish Mom’s Guide to Summer
By Rebecca Phillips (Kveller via JTA) — Summer is known for being a lazy, carefree time — but for anxious moms like me, summer can…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she plans to spend 5 more years on Supreme Court
(JTA) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she hopes to remain on the court for another five years. “I’m now 85,” Ginsburg said,…
Prince’s Island comes alive with the Calgary Folk Music Festival
(EJNews) – Calgary was the place to be this past weekend as the gorgeous Prince’s Island Park played host to the 2018 Calgary Folk Music…