Roger Waters had a gig in Germany. A Jewish woman’s protest led the sponsor to drop out.
(JTA) — A German broadcaster has pulled its sponsorship for a Cologne concert by Roger Waters following protests led by a Jewish resident of the…
Music
Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — When Zubin Mehta kicks off a tour of North American cities at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, it…
B’nai Brith Canada presents Edmonton premiere of “Wish you weren’t here” on Oct. 25
by Daniel Moser (EJNews) – On October 25 as Roger Waters belts out his classic lyric: “We don’t need no education,” B’nai Brith Canada will…
Edmonton UJA 2017-18 Campaign blasts off at the Citadel Theatre
by Susan Schiffman (HaKol) – What was that soulful sound blasting from the UJA kickoff? Was it the shofar? No, it was New York saxophonist…
Punk bands prove shofar isn’t just for the High Holidays
By Michael Croland (JTA) — Schmekel — a transgender Jewish punk band based in Brooklyn — opened its 2011 album with “I’m Sorry, It’s Yom…