Did Netanyahu just lose? Here’s what happened Tuesday in Israeli politics.
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to form a government by the deadline imposed by Israeli law, thrusting the…
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At least 45 people dead in stampede at mass Lag b’Omer holiday celebration in Israel
by Ben Sales (JTA) — At least 45 people were crushed to death and at least 150 wounded Thursday night in a stampede during a…
A stellar virtual EJFF will screen in your own homes – from May 2 to 11
(AJNews) – Here is a look at the films that will be screened at the Virtual Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF), from May 2 –…
Deni Avdija’s rookie season ends early with ankle injury
By Emily Burack (JTA) — Israeli Deni Avdija’s up-and-down rookie season in the NBA will end early: The Washington Wizards forward suffered an ankle injury Wednesday night….
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…