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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A new philanthropic initiative asks wealthy Canadians to donate half their posthumous charitable givings to Jewish causes—but the uptake is slow 5 Jul 2022
The Jewish Future Pledge asks wealthy Jews to allocate 50% of their testamentary charitable donations to Jewish causes but has found limited uptake in Canada...
5 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Camp Kadimah just reopened for its 79th year. Meet the family who's been there for 77 of them 4 Jul 2022
The episode features a nostalgic look at Camp Kadimah in Nova Scotia through the experiences of the Conter-Abramsky family, with four generations having atte...
4 Jul 2022
Forward In a rare Lumet comedy, Jews meet an unexpected landsman 1 Jul 2022
Sidney Lumet's rarely acknowledged 1968 comedy, \"Bye Bye Braverman,\" offers a humorous exploration of Jewish identity and friendship amidst its uneven paci...
1 Jul 2022
Forward Chuppah dreams: NBA star Kevin Love married in Jewish ceremony 30 Jun 2022
NBA star Kevin Love had a culturally rich wedding ceremony as he married Jewish supermodel Kate Bock in New York. The ceremony was marked by Jewish tradition...
30 Jun 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “People” Edition 30 Jun 2022
In "The People Edition," the podcast features Sally, Miriam, Ohad, Don, and Noah sharing stories of inspiring individuals who have enhanced our lives, emphas...
30 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones Good Sports: Ep 323 30 Jun 2022
This episode of Unorthodox delves into Jewish summer camp traditions and explores the unveiling of a Sandy Koufax statue at Dodger Stadium, with insights fro...
30 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Allegations Left Unanswered 29 Jun 2022
Cassidy Hutchinson's recent testimony before the January 6 committee revealed new details about Donald Trump's behavior during the riots. Some of her claims ...
29 Jun 2022
Forward The Jewish musicals that Oscar Hammerstein never got to do 29 Jun 2022
Oscar Hammerstein II, known for pioneering the modern Broadway musical alongside Jewish composers like Richard Rodgers, had a complex relationship with his J...
29 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, is banking on blockbusters to recover from COVID and inflation 29 Jun 2022
The episode features an in-depth conversation with Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, discussing the challenges and strategies of reviving the cinema industry pos...
29 Jun 2022
Forward Was ‘Blazing Saddles’ better than ‘Young Frankenstein?’ — Mel Brooks’ films ranked from 11-to-1 28 Jun 2022
Mel Brooks, the legendary comedian and filmmaker, is known for creating a distinct genre of parody films that have entertained audiences for decades. In Dan ...
28 Jun 2022
Forward The brave Yiddish startup 27 Jun 2022
Zach Golden explores the burgeoning world of Yiddish startups, driven by passionate individuals reviving Yiddish culture and language across the U.S. Despite...
27 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Christine Is Back! 27 Jun 2022
Christine Rosen makes a return on a podcast earlier than expected due to popular demand to discuss the Dobbs decision and its potential impact on American so...
27 Jun 2022
Forward As a child, I shunned my Asian identity. As a Jewish adult, I embrace it 23 Jun 2022
Christopher Michaelson shares his personal journey of reconciling his Jewish and Chinese identities, which were initially in conflict due to societal and fam...
23 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canadian Jewish community stunned by El Al's decision to cease its Toronto route 23 Jun 2022
This episode discusses El Al's abrupt decision to cease its Toronto flights by October 2022, a move that has shocked the Canadian Jewish community. Community...
23 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones Stage Hand: Ep. 322 23 Jun 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Zachary Noah Piser, the new lead in "Dear Evan Hansen" on Broadway, discussing his experiences and mult...
23 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After 2 years of lockdowns, Ottawa’s Jewish community threw one giant party for 115 b’nai mitzvah 22 Jun 2022
This episode highlights a massive celebration in Ottawa for 115 Jewish teenagers who had their b’nai mitzvahs during the pandemic, facilitated by Kehillat Be...
22 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the real rabbi who starred in Drake’s controversial new music video 20 Jun 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ari Sitnik discusses his unexpected role officiating Drake’s controversial wedding in the singer's new music video. Despite...
20 Jun 2022
Forward ‘Delightfully uncomfortable’: Commemorating Juneteenth at 3 Shabbat events 20 Jun 2022
Three prominent Juneteenth Shabbat events were held in 2022 across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, organized primarily by Jews of color, to hon...
20 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones This gripping new photo exhibit showcases 161 Holocaust survivors with links to Calgary 16 Jun 2022
The "Here to Tell" exhibit at Calgary's Glenbow Museum honors 161 Holocaust survivors linked to the city through intimate photographs and stories, highlighti...
16 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones Stirring the Pot: Ep 321 16 Jun 2022
This episode of Unorthodox delves into the rich culinary history of Italian Jews with Benedetta Guetta, who discusses Jewish influence on Italian food, and B...
16 Jun 2022
Forward Celebrate a Jewish Juneteenth at these events 15 Jun 2022
This article outlines various events organized by Jewish communities across the United States to celebrate Juneteenth, highlighting the intersection of Jewis...
15 Jun 2022
Forward Hasidic boys like mine don't receive the education they deserve 15 Jun 2022
Beatrice Weber shares her compelling journey advocating for proper secular education for Hasidic boys, challenging the status quo within her community. After...
15 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How Jews brought the movies to Val-d'Or, Que.—and how the city is celebrating them today 15 Jun 2022
The episode explores the Kaplan family's significant contribution to the cultural fabric of Val-d'Or, Quebec, highlighting their establishment of the Capitol...
15 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Cancelled by COVID 4 times, this couple's wedding party is finally happening 14 Jun 2022
Zane and Baden Colt, a Jewish couple from Toronto, discuss their challenges in having to reschedule their wedding multiple times due to COVID-19, finally set...
14 Jun 2022
Tablet The Young and the Restless 14 Jun 2022
The article discusses the strategic divergence between Iran and Saudi Arabia in handling their young populations, shedding light on their differing futures. ...
14 Jun 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Do the January 6 Hearings Matter? 10 Jun 2022
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti discusses the significance of the January 6 Committee's first hearing, examining what was lear...
10 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones Mixed Grill: Ep. 320 9 Jun 2022
In this episode of Tablet's 'Unorthodox,' the hosts catch up with notable guests including Philadelphia chefs Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook about their new B...
9 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Go west, young Jew: Hamilton, London and Windsor are growing their numbers with people priced out of Toronto 8 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily discusses the Welcome Home project, an initiative by Jewish communities in Hamilton, London, and Windsor, Ontario, to attract Jewish families p...
8 Jun 2022
Rivkush headphones Michael Twitty on race, religion, politics and survival in America 7 Jun 2022
Michael Twitty, a renowned chef, author, and food historian who is proudly Black, gay, and Jewish, discusses race, religion, politics, and food in a recent i...
7 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 7, Malchut 5 Jun 2022
Kylie Unnell's podcast miniseries, "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," culminates in a profound exploration of Malchut, or majesty, the final week of counting the ...
5 Jun 2022
Forward She won 'The Great Australian Bake Off' — and with all kosher bakes 3 Jun 2022
Ella Rossanis, a creative and devoted Jewish mother from Australia, unexpectedly found herself winning "The Great Australian Bake Off" after applying on a wh...
3 Jun 2022
Forward A California hate crimes bill separates Nazi symbols from Hindu swastikas 2 Jun 2022
In a significant amendment to California's hate crime legislation, the state Assembly has differentiated Nazi symbols from the swastikas traditionally used i...
2 Jun 2022
Forward 'Tehran' gained Glenn Close but lost its Persian flavor 2 Jun 2022
The Israeli thriller "Tehran," now featuring Glenn Close, has arguably lost its cultural depth in its second season. The show, which initially captivated aud...
2 Jun 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E10 - Reigniting the Koufax vs. Greenberg debate with Howard Megdal 1 Jun 2022
Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish basebal...
1 Jun 2022
Forward 10 Jewish things you probably didn't know about Superman 1 Jun 2022
Superman, the iconic superhero created by Jewish teenagers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, embodies numerous elements from Jewish tradition and culture. While ...
1 Jun 2022
Forward Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says he didn’t expect his Judaism ‘to be such a big deal’ 31 May 2022
Douglas Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has found his public representation as a Jewish person...
31 May 2022
Forward Paper cuttings for Shavuos — a Jewish folk tradition 31 May 2022
Paper cuttings, known as shvueslekh, are a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish decoration for the festival of Shavuos. These intricate designs, akin to paper snowfl...
31 May 2022
Forward Paper cuttings for Shavuos — a Jewish folk tradition 31 May 2022
This article explores the Jewish folk tradition of creating paper cutouts, known as shvueslekh, to decorate homes during the festival of Shavuos, particularl...
31 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Decades after expulsion from Arab lands, Sephardi survivors' stories are being preserved 31 May 2022
The episode discusses the release of "Sephardi Voices," a book that documents the oral histories of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Arab countries foll...
31 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 6, Yesod 29 May 2022
In this episode, Kylie Unell explores the sixth week of the Omer related to the attribute of Yesod, focusing on connection and bonding. Through conversations...
29 May 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Chai Means Live 26 May 2022
The first Jews in Canada were Sephardim who founded the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal in 1768, with Ashkenazi Jews following from Europe. A ne...
26 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Is America a Sick Society? 26 May 2022
Yuval Levin discusses the significance of the frequent mass murders in the United States, exploring whether they reflect a broader sickness in American socie...
26 May 2022
Forward A schmaltzy fish tale for the hard of herring 26 May 2022
Herring, particularly matjes herring, is highlighted in this article as a beloved and flavorful delicacy in European countries like the Netherlands and Scand...
26 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the first Jewish butcher to give Prince Charles a local Canadian tour 26 May 2022
John Diener, a local Jewish butcher from Ottawa's Byward Market, had the unique opportunity to host Prince Charles during a visit that marked the Queen's Pla...
26 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones The Conversion Episode, 2022: Ep 319 26 May 2022
This episode of Unorthodox explores personal stories of conversion to Judaism, highlighting the emotional and spiritual journeys of those who choose to join ...
26 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'It's shocking': Clean-up underway after massive thunderstorm batters Ontario and Quebec 24 May 2022
A severe thunderstorm over Victoria Day weekend in Canada caused significant destruction across Ontario and Quebec, resulting in 10 fatalities and widespread...
24 May 2022
Forward LeBron James attends Jewish NYC wedding — holding hands with a notorious rabbi 23 May 2022
NBA superstar LeBron James made a notable appearance at a Jewish wedding in New York City, attended by the Schottenstein family, where he held hands with Rab...
23 May 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones The Kulturkampf Edition 19 May 2022
Canadian Jewish festival season is in full swing, prompting questions about who these events cater to and who attends. Helen Zukerman from the Toronto Jewish...
19 May 2022
Forward Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event 19 May 2022
Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a J...
19 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones For thriller novelist Samantha Bailey, Jewish maternal anxiety is storytelling inspiration 19 May 2022
In this episode, thriller novelist Samantha Bailey discusses how Jewish maternal anxieties have influenced her storytelling, particularly in her latest suspe...
19 May 2022