Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.
by Stephen Silver (JTA) – When Judd Apatow was growing up on Long Island, there was no debate about who ruled the comedy world. “Nobody…
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by Meital Siva-Jain (JFSE) – When people first learn I wasn’t born in Canada (my accent is a strong hint), they often ask why I…
How PJ Library Calgary’s Simcha Series Is Redefining Inclusive Jewish Programming
By Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – Jewish Calgary is home to a wealth of children’s programming. There is a steady stream of holiday parties, learning, and…
From the Promised Land to the Prairies: Moving for love and building Jewish identity in Edmonton
By Jana Zalmanowitz Editor’s note – It’s been over two years since the horrors of October 7, 2023 shattered the lives of many Israelis. Since…
Here’s how I make each day count: I keep a diary
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — In January 2011, I wrote my first entry in a five-year diary. It seems I watched “No Country for Old…