The 5 best Jewish films to watch this Oscar season
By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) — With the Academy Awards on the horizon, there is no shortage of high-quality films to see in theaters and…
Arts
Anish Kapoor’s Genesis Prize money goes to five groups assisting refugees
JTA) — Anish Kapoor, the renowned artist and human rights activist who won the Genesis Prize in 2017, and the Genesis Prize Foundation have awarded…
Obituary for Alan Bleviss z”l
Alan Bleviss z”l August 6, 1941- December 30, 2017 Alan Bleviss passed away at home in New York City on December 30th, 2017 after a…
Why ‘Call Me By Your Name’ is such a Jewish movie
By Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — “Call Me By Your Name” has earned wide praise for its nuanced and lush portrayal of a young man’s coming…
Chabad Ladies gala event honours Rhonda Eidelman
by Rebbetzin Leibe Lagnado (EJNews) – On Sunday, November 19, 2017 close to 120 ladies from around Edmonton gathered at the Fantasyland Hotel to attend Chabad’s…