‘Anne Frank: A History for Today’ is on exhibit at Red Deer MAG until January 2021
(AJNews) – While in hiding from the Nazis, in the early 1940’s in the Netherlands, Anne Frank wrote in her diary, “I keep my ideals,…
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Calgary Jewish Film Festival Takes 20th Season Online
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It’s the time of year when the Calgary Jewish community starts thinking about its favourite Yontiff – that is, of…
Critics accuse Gal Gadot of cultural appropriation for accepting Cleopatra role
by Mary Oster (JTA) — A social media storm has erupted after the announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will portray the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra…
Community members raise funds for Courage in Motion – by cycling at home this year
(October 2020) – The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is staying home this year…
Helen Reddy, who sang the feminist anthem ‘I Am Woman,’ dies at 78
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Singer Helen Reddy, a Grammy Award winner for the feminist anthem “I Am Woman” that soared to No. 1 in…