Is your name on this list? Your Jewish roots might be in Cairo, Baghdad or nearby
By Asaf Shalev (JTA) — In the late 1800s, the Ottoman Empire was looking to conscript men into its army, including the several thousand young…
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Inspired by the pandemic, Jewish musicians are rolling out a year’s worth of spiritual ‘healing songs’
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — It was only about a week into lockdown last spring when Elana Brody took out her keyboard piano for a…
Israel to allow vaccinated tour groups starting in May
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel will be reopening its gates to fully vaccinated tour groups on May 23. The Jewish state hopes to allow…
Stop comparing Covid health measures to the Holocaust
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Political activists, including Rep. Madison Cawthorn and the ambassador to Germany under Donald Trump, are comparing the idea of “vaccine…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival celebrates 25 years: Save the Date May 2 – 11
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Hey Alberta film lovers, it’s that time again. You can start getting excited, and mark your calendars for May 2…