A fresh perspective on exhibit in Edmonton: A Journey through the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter
by EJNews Staff – An eclectic group of dignitaries, academics and interested individuals gathered on August 4 at the St. John’s Institute in Edmonton for…
Literature
Summertime, and the reading is easy
By Victor Wishna (JTA) It’s summer, that time of year when everyone drops everything they’re doing, finds a quiet stretch of sandy shore and spends…
Beth Israel presents “The Prime Ministers – the Pioneers” June 7 at Garneau Theatre
by EJN Staff – Edmonton’s Beth Israel Synagogue, the Family Shul, is eagerly anticipating their biggest fundraiser of the year – the screening of The…
Citing the Talmud, Dr. Ruth questions sexual consent requirements. Is her reading correct?
By Julie Wiener NEW YORK (JTA) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the octogenarian therapist and TV host, is famous for her frank and open talk about sex. But…
Book Review: The Choice by Kathy Clark
Review by Deborah Shatz The Choice is a gripping coming of age story that takes place in Budapest and Poland during a dark period in…