5 incredible Jewish stories behind this year’s Oscar nominations
By Gabe Friedman NEW YORK (JTA) — It’s the biggest night of the year in Hollywood, so it’s not surprising that Jews are typically well-represented…
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Book Review: The Daughter Who Got Away by Leora Freedman
Review by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – The Daughter Who Got Away is a multi-layered coming of age story by author Leora Freedman to be released…
The EDJGE celebrates 10 years of rocking and ribbing with a packed house
(EJNews) – On the evening of February 21 the Jewish community of Edmonton was treated to wonderful event featuring great food, and an outstanding musical…
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…
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 –…