Rob Reiner, iconic Jewish director and actor, found dead with wife Michele in their home
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Rob Reiner, the beloved Jewish film director, actor and liberal activist, was found dead in his Brentwood, California, home with…
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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…
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…
Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ will screen in Calgary on Nov. 8
by Jackie Hajdenberg (New York Jewish Week) — Israeli film director Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s latest film, “The Sea,” is about a young Palestinian boy from the…
Calgary Jewish Film Festival – ‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ is a must see!
By Ari Sniderman (AJNews) – On Friday, October 13, 2023, there were 15 students at Talmud Torah. My son and one other student were alone…