Your Daily Spiel For June 7
Eight Israelis among nearly 500 were arrested for an alleged financial fraud, Miri Regev said Israel should withdraw as 2019 Eurovision host if it is not in Jerusalem, Charles Sirois received the Words & Deeds Leadership Award.
Your Daily Spiel For June 6
Argentina’s national soccer team cancelled this week’s match with Israel, Palestinian man killed by Israeli soldiers after he threw rocks at the IDF, Ilana Kurshan wins the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish literature.
Film on Salvadoran diplomat screened with live music
Screening at Adath Israel Congregation in Toronto, The Rescue is a Holocaust documentary that explores two brothers’ journey to uncover the story of their grandfather, Jose Castellanos, known as the Salvadoran Raoul Wallenberg.
Doc examines the trial of Oskar Groening
The Accountant of Auschwitz asks whether it’s OK to prosecute those who were only on the sidelines of the Holocaust.
Film series brings American docs to life
For a film series entitled “This Jewish American Life”, programmers will screen documentaries focusing on 20th century success stories involving Jewish immigrants to the United States.
Exploring the holy side of modern art
The documentary series debuts on June 3 on Yes TV.
Comedic fare lightens up ReelAbilities Fest
While comedy is not the unifying theme of the festival, these droll and appealing approaches to serious topics should add variety to an already fascinating festival slate, writes Jordan Adler.
Your Daily Spiel For May 25
Harvey Weinstein turns himself to face criminal charges, Gal Gadot is producing a new film, Andrew Scheer questions Trudeau.
Jewish Music Week celebrates Israel’s 70th birthday
Jewish Music Week in Toronto! is celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday by putting a contemporary spin on traditional Jewish hits.
Orthodox Jews will hate ‘Disobedience’ for all the wrong reasons
The film probably has some inaccuracies, sure. But the bigger problem is that it is very boring.
