Lin-Manuel Miranda and my German-Jewish grandma both made ‘the Heights’ what it is
by Steve North (New York Jewish Week via JTA) — Several years before skyrocketing to superstardom with “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics…
Arts
2021 Edmonton Folk Music Festival is taking it to the streets: Application deadline is June 30
June 8, 2021 – Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is delighted to announce Taking it to the Streets, made possible with the…
PJ Library celebrates 12 years in Calgary
By Beth Price and Kathy Wainer (Calgary) – Anyone who reads these messages has heard of PJ Library® in Calgary, but perhaps not everyone understands…
Na’amat Calgary presents Na’am ART Virtual Silent Auction – opening June 6
(AJNews) – This month, Na’amat Canada Calgary presents Na’amART Virtual Silent Auction in support of the School Supplies for Kids project. The auction officially opens…
Interactive Novel Study includes Suitcases of Hope for CJA’s Sixth Grade Sojourners
By: Orit Baruch (AJNews) – Grade six classes at the Calgary Jewish Academy participated in a multi-faceted novel study, exploring stories of the Holocaust using…