On Hanukkah, just let the lights go out
By Edmon J. Rodman LOS ANGELES (JTA) — There’s a popular Hanukkah song recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary, “Light One Candle.” Its chorus insists we “don’t…
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The Garneau Theatre turns 75: Its Bizarro Film Series features ‘The Hebrew Hammer’
by Dan Moser (EJNews) – For the historic Garneau Theatre, the mandate has remained the same since it opened its doors in 1940, it’s all…
Israel OKs immigration of 9,000 more Ethiopians
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s government has approved the entry of some 9,000 Ethiopians who claim Jewish descent, two years after bringing what it said was…
Pregnancy and IBD research at University of Alberta: Participants needed
by Lindsy Ambrosio If you are a woman with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease or ultcerative colitis) and are either pregnant or planning pregnancy you have…
Federations’ G.A. focuses on healing after Iran rancor
By Gabrielle Birkner WASHINGTON (JTA) – Think unity. On the heels of this year’s rancorous and polarizing debate over the Iran nuclear deal, organizers of…