Mike Cohen

In June 323 BC, Alexander the Great died at just 32 years of age while at his palace in Babylon, likely from an illness. His sudden death created a huge power vacuum across his vast new empire. He had left no clear heir, and his wife, Roxana, was pregnant... See more

Japan is a unique country. Today, it is a technological powerhouse producing some of the world’s finest products, which are shipped all around the world, all while remaining deeply traditional and connected to its history. Yet several centuries ago, Japan... See more

Shaare Zion Beth-El Congregation held a magnificent Centennial Gala concert last Wednesday, featuring Cantors Adam Stotland, Gideon Zelermyer and Boaz Davidoff. This was preceded by a cocktail dinatoire. President Robert Joseph noted that this is not just... See more

When I arrived at the 2026 Myra’s Kids Foundation Ignite Gala at La Nesra recently, I felt an immediate warmth throughout the room. The organization was started a decade ago by Jon Reider, a financial consultant who lost his mother Myra at the age of thre... See more

What began as a small performance training initiative has evolved into one of the most dynamic school-based arts enrichment programs in the Laval and Montreal region, as Stage Craft recently presented its fifth annual Rising Stars Showcase this month at t... See more