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…
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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…
Netflix drops Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This,’ returning Rabbi Noah and interfaith dilemmas to TV
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — When the first season of the surprise hit “Nobody Wants This” ended last year, viewers were left with a cliffhanger…
Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival celebrates 25 years with a stellar lineup: November 1 – 16
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival marks an incredible milestone in Calgary next month as film lovers celebrate 25…
Several generations came together in Edmonton for a summer “Challah and Hummus” celebration
by Danielle Shaposhnikov (AJNews) – The spirit of community was alive and well at the recent “Challah and Hummus” event by Jewish Family Services Edmonton…