Eisenhower’s granddaughter will speak to Albertans at virtual event on Jan. 25
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, General Dwight D. Eisenhower—who later served as President of the United…
Books
The most Jewish moments from Barbra Streisand’s memoir
by Stephen Silver (JTA) — Throughout Hollywood history, many stars of Jewish ancestry have soft-pedaled that heritage, changing their names or speaking rarely, if at…
The Daedalus Protocol: A new title by Edmonton author Jeff Sheckter
By Matthew Levine (AJNews) – Writing a book can be seen as a daunting task but it was a challenge that was embraced by Jeff…
A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
by Jordyn Haime TAIPEI, Taiwan (JTA) — Rabbi Akiva’s daughter was destined for death on her wedding day, at least according to the star-gazers. So…
Hidden Heroes: Canada’s Jewish Soldiers in WWll
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – On May 11, author, veteran journalist and podcaster Ellin Bessner pulled back the veil for Calgarians on the proud yet…