Jews were the creative forces behind ‘West Side Story’ decades ago and today. Should they be?
by Jordyn Haime (JTA) — In 1955, theater director Jerome Robbins approached writer Arthur Laurents and composer Leonard Bernstein with a new idea for a…
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This catchy ‘West Side Story’ Hanukkah parody was filmed on location in New York
by Lisa Keys (New York Jewish Week via JTA) — The opening shot is a panorama of the George Washington Bridge, its tower and the…
Israel Pavilion was one of the shining stars at the 2021 Edmonton Heritage Festival
by Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – Preparation for the Israeli Pavilion at the Heritage Festival, organized by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, may have happened in…
Edmonton’s Aviv Israeli Folk Dancers reflect on a year of virtual dance
By Jenna Blair Soroka (AJNews) – Spring is usually the time of the year where the Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association (AIFDA) and Rikud Academy…
The way ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ handles mental illness makes it a heartwarming and relevant watch during quarantine
by Penina Beede Social distancing and staying inside is hard. Thankfully, accessing good things to watch during this time is not. This is the 12th…