Omer Shaish brought Broadway magic to Calgary
by Karen Abrams (Calgary) – Omer Shaish was not only a breath of Broadway, but also a breath of fresh air! At a time of…
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Edmonton Jewish Film Festival celebrates 30 years of stories on the big screen
by Tammy Vineberg and Bar Lavy (Edmonton) – There is something timeless about gathering in a theatre – settling into your seat, sharing laughter or…
The story of Leonard Cohen’s great masterpiece, Hallelujah, now told in a children’s book
By Irena Karshenbaum, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hallelujah! The Story of Leonard Cohen By Alicia Jo Rabins Illustrated by Gene Pendon Apples & Honey Press…
ONE – Festival Hatzafon 2026 was a cultural delight!
By Jenna Vetsch, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – On Sunday, March 15, the Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association (AIFDA) held Festival Hatzafon 2026, presented…
Dr. Oren Cohen Roman delights his Edmonton audience – with Yiddish
by Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – The annual Tova Yedlin Lecture, hosted by the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies,…