In European Jewry’s longest-running song contest, Israel is always a winner
By Cnaan Liphshiz AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Each spring, the televised Eurovision song contest captivates the continent in ways that outsiders can never hope to understand….
Music
Join Beth Israel in honouring Rabbi Daniel and Rabbanit Batya Friedman: May 24
(EJNews) – After 16 wonderful years of dedication and service, Rabbi Daniel and Rabbanit Batya Friedman and their family will be leaving Beth Israel Congregation…
Itzhak Perlman’s inspiring musical journey — and his delightful 50-year marriage — captured in a documentary
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Itzhak Perlman, arguably the most famous violinist in the world, has heard plenty of questions in his 50-year career. But when…
Edmonton JCC Building Committee Update
submitted by the JFED JCC Committee (HaKol, January 2018) – The Edmonton JCC Building Committee, chaired by Clive Oshry, has been continuing to work on…
Everyone loved this French-Muslim singer’s Leonard Cohen cover. Then they read her Facebook posts.
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — In a deeply divided nation that is still reeling from a toxic presidential election last spring, as well as jihadist…