Edmonton UJA 2017-18 Campaign blasts off at the Citadel Theatre
by Susan Schiffman (HaKol) – What was that soulful sound blasting from the UJA kickoff? Was it the shofar? No, it was New York saxophonist…
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Exhibit Celebrates Jewish Canadians; Former Edmontonian helped spearhead national project
(October 2017) – The Jewish contribution to Canada during its first 150 years is being celebrated this month at Edmonton City Hall. The exhibit will be on display for…
Jewish Studies Series 2017 at UAlberta features guest lectures and a special art exhibit: Oct. 8-24
By Regan Treewater (EJNews) – The Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies’ has announced an exceptional program for the 2017 Jewish Studies Series,…
Gal Gadot speaks Hebrew while hosting ‘SNL
(JTA) — Gal Gadot, making her debut as host of “Saturday Night Live,” spoke Hebrew, kissed cast member Kate McKinnon and portrayed a Bosnian woman going…
Monty Hall, original host of ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ game show, dies at 96
(JTA) — Monty Hall, the friendly and engaging host of the long-running television game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” has died. Hall died of heart…