This Israeli film about Orthodox Jews is a surprise hit overseas
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — It’s safe to call the Israeli film “The Women’s Balcony” the opposite of a Hollywood blockbuster and it will be…
Religion
These 7 smartphone apps make life easier for religious Jews
By Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — These days there are smartphone applications for pretty much anything, from ordering food to finding a date to reporting anti-Semitic incidents. But…
New Edmonton JLI course focuses on the impact of the Six-Day War on Israel: Starts May 15
(Edmonton, AB) – One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Fifty years later, Israel continues to face numerous existential…
Passover 2017: Is U.S. President Donald Trump anti-Muslim?
by Rabbi Daniel Friedman (EJNews) – “Given his latest travel ban imposed on seven specific nations, who here believes Donald Trump is anti-Muslim?” I recently…
JTA: The last Passover countdown checklist you will ever need
(JTA) — The 30-day period between Purim and Passover is often fraught, especially for Jews — especially if, against all sound advice, they insist on…