7 especially Jewish ‘Jeopardy!’ moments from Alex Trebek’s 36 years as host
BY PHILISSA CRAMER NOVEMBER 8, 2020 4:38 PM (JTA) — Alex Trebek, the beloved baritone host of “Jeopardy!,” died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80. In his 36…
2020
Joe Biden, inspired to run in shadow of Charlottesville anti-Semitism, wins the presidency
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Major media have called the presidency for Joe Biden, citing what they say is his insurmountable lead in votes…
Jonathan Sacks, former UK chief rabbi and Jewish ‘intellectual giant,’ dies at 72
by Ben Harris, Cnaan Liphshiz, Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom whose extensive writings and frequent…
Edmonton Jewish Senior Citizens’ Centre marks major milestone
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Jewish Edmonton is blessed by community professionals who elevate the organizations they serve. Often they come from within. Sometimes they…
From the Sources: Abraham’s Daughter
by Eliezer Segal (AJNews) – The Talmud tells of a group of rabbis who gathered for a festive meal in the sukkah of the exilarch,…