Why Sandy Koufax sitting out a World Series game still matters 50 years later
By Hillel Kuttler WASHINGTON (JTA) – Jesse Agler was pretty talented as a catcher and pitcher in Little League, yet his parents benched him regularly….
Arts
University of Alberta showcases concert of Suppressed Music and the Third Reich
(EJNews) On September 13, at 2 pm on the afternoon before Erev Rosh Hashanah, the University of Alberta will be showcasing a variety of selections…
Josh Miller honoured that “Forsaken” will premiere at prestigious TIFF Festival
by Deb Shatz (EJNews) Josh Miller is well known and highly regarded within the Edmonton Jewish community for his dedication as a former Jewish Federation…
Could a Jewish NHL lawyer become the first woman to head a men’s pro sports league?
By Hillel Kuttler (JTA) – Several years ago, Jessica Berman and her husband, Brad, bumped into her high school boyfriend. “If you aren’t working as…
JNF film event resonates with audience
by EJNews Staff – On August 31, 2015 Jewish National Fund of Edmonton presented a special screening of “Operation Sunflower” – a film by Avraham…