‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Is a Love Letter to Jewish Children
By Katherine Sorensen (Kveller via JTA) – One of the most beloved books in modern children’s literature is Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” But…
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A virtual tour of Spiritual Resistance within the walls of the Yad Vashem History Museum: Feb. 20
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – A series of Holocaust-related programming has been organized by Calgary Jewish Federation in conjunction with the Calgary Public Library: Jewish Federation of Edmonton…
Team USA and Team Israel: The Jewish athletes to watch at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
by Emily Burack (JTA) — Despite the continuing COVID chaos and the mounting protests about China’s human rights record, the 2022 Beijing Olympics are proceeding on schedule, just…
Spielberg, Gyllenhaal, Garfield among 2022 Jewish Oscar nominees
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story” drew seven Oscar nominations Tuesday, including best picture and best director. Spielberg’s best-director…
Team Canada: Jewish athletes to watch in Beijing
(AJNews) – There are four Jewish athletes on Team Canada to cheer for in Beijing this winter. Three members of the Men’s hockey team and…