Join Beth Israel in honouring Rabbi Daniel and Rabbanit Batya Friedman: May 24
(EJNews) – After 16 wonderful years of dedication and service, Rabbi Daniel and Rabbanit Batya Friedman and their family will be leaving Beth Israel Congregation…
Arts
Itzhak Perlman’s inspiring musical journey — and his delightful 50-year marriage — captured in a documentary
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Itzhak Perlman, arguably the most famous violinist in the world, has heard plenty of questions in his 50-year career. But when…
Festival Hatzafon – a celebration of Israeli culture is coming back to YEG on March 17 and 18
(EJNews) – It’s that time of year again…winter is almost over, and we are starting to prepare for Passover and spring. It is also the…
Gal Gadot to make debut as Oscar presenter
(JTA) — Israeli actress Gal Gadot will make her debut as a presenter at the Academy Awards ceremony. The “Wonder Woman” star was among 10…
Why ‘Black Panther’ might also be a milestone in black-Jewish relations
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — If you have checked in on the pop culture zeitgeist at all in the past week, you know that the…