Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — When Zubin Mehta kicks off a tour of North American cities at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night, it…
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Great Big Challah Bake coming to Edmonton: Oct 26
(EJNews) – Imagine the energy and the power of Jewish women from all corners of Edmonton mixing it together at THE GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE…
Jewish groups in aftermath of Las Vegas attack call for tougher gun control laws
(JTA) — Jewish groups responded to the mass shooting in Las Vegas by condemning the violence and calling for gun control legislation. At least 58…
A Yom Kippur tradition in Amsterdam dates back to the invention of electricity
By Cnaan Liphshiz AMSTERDAM (JTA) — As one of Europe’s oldest and most impressive Jewish buildings, this city’s Portuguese Synagogue is known far and wide…
Trump facing increased pressure from lawmakers to abide by Iran nuclear deal
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Ben Cardin, one of a handful of Senate Democrats who opposed the Iran nuclear deal, urged the Trump administration…