Russian-Israeli director takes Ukraine revolution to the Oscars
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — When Evgeny Afineevsky began filming his Oscar-nominated documentary about Ukraine’s revolution, he thought he was in for a fun project…
Arts
Festival Hatzafon returns to Edmonton next month with exciting new choreography
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – The fifth annual Festival Hatzafon will be held on March 16 and March 20 in Edmonton with the theme –…
Come join the tenth annual Rock N’ Ribs celebration: Feb. 21 at Fantasyland
(EJNews) – The EDGE is presenting a wonderful evening of food and entertainment at the tenth annual Rock ‘N Ribs celebration on February 21, 2016…
Delicious Jewish slow cooker recipes are worth waiting for
(EJNews) – Celebrated chef Laura Frankel has brought together an inspiring collection of kosher recipes—from the simple to the sublime – all created with the…
Coen brothers on #OscarsSoWhite: We write what we know – Jews and Minnesotans
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) – Asked about diversity in Hollywood last month, the Coen brothers defended to the Washington Post their history of making movies…