A conversation with author Mira Sucharov
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Carleton University political scientist and specialist in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Mira Sucharov has released a new book, Borders and Belonging:…
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Calgary’s first virtual Jewish Film Fest brings the ‘reel’ thing to your screen
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Israeli Academy of Film & Television recently announced the nominations for this year’s Ophir awards, Israel’s equivalent to the…
‘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,…
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…