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…
Music
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…
UJA Campaign Klezmer Kickoff features renowned saxophonist Paul Shapiro and friends
(EJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Federation and United Jewish Appeal are hosting a very special 2017 campaign kickoff event on September 12th at the Citadel…