How an Orthodox cantor snagged a role on ‘Orange Is the New Black’
By Josefin Dolsten NEW YORK (JTA) — Cantor Philip Sherman gives me a call after having finished two circumcisions before noon on Tuesday. That’s a light day,…
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Prince’s Island comes alive with the Calgary Folk Music Festival
(EJNews) – Calgary was the place to be this past weekend as the gorgeous Prince’s Island Park played host to the 2018 Calgary Folk Music…
Volunteers still needed for Israel Pavilion at upcoming Heritage Festival
(EJNews) – The Israel Pavilion will be one of 71 outdoor pavilions showcased at the Edmonton 2018 Heritage Festival on August 5 and 6 amidst…
What is Israel doing hosting a world lacrosse championship?
By Hillel Kuttler NETANYA, Israel (JTA) – Scott Neiss got the good news in an email in April 2017. “Congratulations. More details to follow. Pat…
In Jerusalem, Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrates her commitment to tikkun olam
By Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg described how grateful she was for her Jewish heritage during a screening of…