San Jose Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky becomes first Jewish NHL head coach in 32 years
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — For the first time in more than three decades, an NHL team will have a Jewish coach. On Thursday, Ryan…
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‘Suffs’ creator Shaina Taub cites Jewish text in Tony Awards acceptance speech
by Philissa Cramer (New York Jewish Week) — To celebrate her second Tony of the night on Sunday, “Suffs” creator Shaina Taub turned to Jewish…
EJFF shines a bright light on community spirit
By AJNews staff Yasher Koach to Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Coordinator Susan Schiffman, Festival Chair Sam Koplowicz, and their team of creative volunteers for hosting a…
Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — A Vancouver comics festival apologized to a Jewish artist it had banned over her past Israeli military service and a…
Edmonton Folk Fest tickets go on sale June 1 online
(Edmonton, AB) – The Edmonton Folk Music Festival has unveiled its full lineup of artists for the 2024 festival at Gallagher Park which will be…