U of A presents two engaging lectures as part of fall 2022 Jewish Studies Week: Nov. 14 and 15
(ANNews) – Jewish Studies Week at the University of Alberta in Edmonton is presenting two exceptional lectures – an in-person event on November 14 with…
November 2022
Lapid concedes to Netanyahu, prepares to hand over reins of government
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called his rival, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to concede this week’s election as most…
B’nai Brith advocacy leads to removal of antisemitic video on YouTube
(EDMONTON) – Following a B’nai Brith Canada investigation and removal request, YouTube has taken down a Polish-language video featuring antisemitic conspiracy theories about the ongoing…
These US Jewish groups are staying quiet on far-right extremists’ election success in Israel
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Few of the American Jewish groups who would not speak out about the prospect of extremists in government before…
Yair Rosenberg launches: Az Yashir – Songs for Shabbat
A marriage of ancient words and modern melodies, Az Yashir is an original Jewish music album of songs for Shabbat from singer and composer Yair Rosenberg. Most people…