JAHSENA brunch to feature presentation by Dr. Eric Schloss: June 26
(AJNews) – The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta is holding a special brunch on Sunday, June 26 at the Fantasyland…
June 2022
Google’s ‘sentient’ AI can’t count in a minyan, but it still raises ethical dilemmas
by Mois Navon (JTA) — When a Google engineer told an interviewer that an artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by the company had become “sentient,”…
Which European countries are best for Jews? A new study offers unexpected answers.
by Cnaan Liphshiz BUDAPEST (JTA) — Antisemitic sentiment is especially prevalent in Italy and Hungary, according to multiple surveys. But a first-of-its-kind index combining different…
Israel headed to 5th elections since 2019 after leaders concede collapse of governing coalition
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — After weeks of fending off threats to their governing coalition, Israel’s top leaders have announced that they will instead seek…
Beth Israel presents premiere staged-reading of “Girl from Treblinka”
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – On the evening of May 23, Beth Israel Synagogue’s bimah was transformed into a theatrical stage for a one-night-only staged-reading…