On Netflix & elsewhere, new collections of Palestinian and Israeli films are available for streaming
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Some of Netflix’s biggest international hits of the last few years — from “Fauda” to “Shtisel” — have been Israeli…
2021
Tickets on sale now for the 21st annual Calgary BTZ Jewish Film Festival: Virtual event Nov. 6 – 21
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The 21st annual Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival rolls out on November 6 – 21 with a virtual film…
Edmonton Beth Israel hosts a virtual Challah Bake – with more activities to come this winter
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – ‘Community unity through Jewish learning’ is the name of the game at Beth Israel Synagogue. As the seasons change, and Edmontonians…
The ‘Jewface’ debate about casting non-Jews as Jews betrays an Ashkenazi bias
by MaNishtana (JTA) — Actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, in comments on her Sept. 30 podcast, railed against the practice of casting non-Jews as Jewish characters…
Canada pledges to combat antisemitism and preserve Holocaust remembrance at Malmo International Forum
(AJNews) – Canada’s special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism is now a permanent national role that will be supported by dedicated resources….