Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line
by Joseph Strauss (JTA) — After a game, it’s not uncommon for football players to kneel in a prayer circle at midfield. But Zevi Eckhaus,…
Entertainment
Edmonton Dec. 12 and 13: A Galactic Finale Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – In Concert
(Edmonton) – On December 12 and 13, the FILMharmonique Orchestra invites audiences to embark on its final journey across the stars with a spectacular live-to-projection…
New play will reimagine themes of Merchant of Venice
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – On October 26, even the rainy gloom of an Edmonton autumn did not deter an enthusiastic crowd of local creative…
Gal Gadot wins Genesis Prize for her ‘defense of Israel’ as Gaza war divides Hollywood
by Shira Li Bartov (JTA) — Actor Gal Gadot has won the Genesis Prize, sometimes called the “Jewish Nobel,” for supporting Israel even as backlash…
Conversion isn’t a solo act. So why is the rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’ acting alone?
by Rabbi Lisa Rubin (JTA) — Season 2 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” has sparked plenty of debate — much of it centering on how…