Beth Israel presents premiere reading of ‘Truman’s Jew’ on December 11
By Regan Treewater (EJNews) – On December 11, Beth Israel Synagogue will present a world premiere reading of Truman’s Jew, a new play that explores…
Politics
Calgary Ward 1 Candidate Ward Sutherland makes a racist slur during debate
(EJNews) – Watch out Calgary voters – Ward 1 Candidate (and incumbant) Ward Sutherland made a racist remark about Jewish people during the debate on…
Why some rabbis used their High Holiday sermons to bash Trump – and others demurred
By Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — As spiritual leader of one of the most widely known Reform synagogues in America, Rabbi Joshua Davidson tries not to…
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…
A Jewish ‘Dreamer’ is scared, but refuses to despair
By Penny Schwartz BOSTON (JTA) — At 15, Elias Rosenfeld became a “Dreamer.” At the time, the Venezuela native was attending Dr. Michael M. Krop…