Rob Reiner on Judaism, movies and his experience ‘home shuling’
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — By his own admission, Rob Reiner was not the right person to direct “LBJ,” a film biography of Lyndon Baines…
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Beth Israel presents premiere reading of ‘Truman’s Jew’ on December 11
By Regan Treewater (EJNews) – On December 11, Beth Israel Synagogue will present a world premiere reading of Truman’s Jew, a new play that explores…
B’nai Brith proves Rogers Waters does need an education with new film ‘Wish you weren’t here’
(EJNews) – On October 25 as Roger Waters belted out his classic lyric: “We don’t need no education,” at Edmonton’s Roger Arena, filmmaker Ian Halperin…
Noam Gershony delights Edmonton audience with his humour and courage
by Daniel Moser (EJNews) – On October 24 a full classroom was treated to an inspirational and enjoyable evening put on by JNFU, Edmonton Hillel…
Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — When Zubin Mehta kicks off a tour of North American cities at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, it…