Calgary Jewish Film Festival Takes 20th Season Online
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It’s the time of year when the Calgary Jewish community starts thinking about its favourite Yontiff – that is, of…
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Critics accuse Gal Gadot of cultural appropriation for accepting Cleopatra role
by Mary Oster (JTA) — A social media storm has erupted after the announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will portray the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra…
Facebook will now ban Holocaust denial, in a major shift
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Facebook announced that it will now ban any posts that deny or distort the Holocaust, a landmark change from its…
Community members raise funds for Courage in Motion – by cycling at home this year
(October 2020) – The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is staying home this year…
Tishrei at Edmonton Talmud Torah
by Moreh Ari Sniderman and Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Tishrei and the beginning of the school year bring much celebration and rich learning right off…