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…
Events
Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge to honour Max Lipsman: September 22
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge #816 is pulling out the stops for the return of its signature annual dinner following a…
Shoah Week in Alberta highlighted a diversity of themes and stories
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Those engaged in Holocaust education and remembrance have seen it coming for years now, a sea change that is painful…
Halpern Akiva Academy has your Father’s Day covered: Gala Dinner June 19
(AJNews) – With Father’s Day only a few weeks away, you might be looking for a creative gift idea. Neckties are so 2019 and who…
June 4: Beth Israel is hosting a pre-Shavuot “Night of Insight” – with great food
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – As the weather in Edmonton is heating up for summer, so is the programming at Beth Israel Synagogue! Recently, over…