David Bowie was into kabbalah and other Jewish facts about the late icon
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — It was clear long before the Internet swelled with heartfelt tributes to David Bowie that the late musician was an artistic…
Music
Itzhak Perlman named winner of 2016 Genesis Prize
By Ben Harris (JTA) — Itzhak Perlman, the Israeli-born violin virtuoso, was named the third winner of the Genesis Prize. Perlman was named the winner…
Edmonton Citie Ballet presents Leonard Cohen’s Doorway and Mozart:42
by Sheri Somerville (Edmonton) – Although centuries apart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Leonard Norman Cohen have much in common. Both men are enigmas who continue…
University of Alberta showcases concert of Suppressed Music and the Third Reich
(EJNews) On September 13, at 2 pm on the afternoon before Erev Rosh Hashanah, the University of Alberta will be showcasing a variety of selections…
Don’t miss out: Trinity Players do Fiddler on the Roof justice at the 2015 Edmonton Fringe Festival
by EJNews Staff and JTA “Fiddler on the Roof” is a classic story, that is timeless and it is revered by audiences of all religious…