Beth Israel presents premiere staged-reading of “Girl from Treblinka”
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – On the evening of May 23, Beth Israel Synagogue’s bimah was transformed into a theatrical stage for a one-night-only staged-reading…
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Edmonton groups launch a Jewish soccer league for kids
By Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – Over the May long weekend, you could find Jewish youth and parents gathered at the Westridge fields in Edmonton for…
Edmonton Negev Gala will be held August 18
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – Edmonton Jewish community builders Robin and David Marcus are the 2022 JNF Edmonton Negev Dinner honourees and will be celebrated…
Introducing Hatepedia and Canada’s Hate Symbols List
A new online resource to strengthen the fight against hate will launch on Thursday June 16 at 7:30 pm, including an introduction to its various…
Billy Crystal performs ‘Yiddish scat’ at the Tony Awards
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – “Ella Fitzgerald, wherever you are, I apologize in advance.” Billy Crystal gave this year’s Tonys a jolt of Jewish shtick…