Canada opens National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa
(EJNews) – On September 27, 2017, Canada, at long last, inaugurated a National Holocaust Memorial in its capital city – Ottawa. The National Holocaust Monument – a…
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Monty Hall, original host of ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ game show, dies at 96
(JTA) — Monty Hall, the friendly and engaging host of the long-running television game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” has died. Hall died of heart…
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…
How Mark Zuckerberg embraced his Judaism
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Mark Zuckerberg wrote last December on Facebook that for him, “religion is very important.” Looks like he meant it. The Facebook co-founder…
Josh Gad honors his Holocaust survivor grandparents with role in ‘Marshall’
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Actor Josh Gad may be best known for voicing Olaf in the animated Disney hit “Frozen” and originating the role…