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"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediate...

In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing,...

The episode delves into China's evolving geopolitical strategy, including its stringent pandemic measures and economic maneuvers to decouple from Western eco...

In a recent podcast episode, the hosts share their favorite books from 2021, discussing both newly published works and older titles they enjoyed during the y...

Maulana Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa, offered significant support and advice to a group of Black Jews in the early 1990s, assisting in the formation of th...

During the Christmas season, while many are unable to visit theaters due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, staying in and streaming movies remains an ideal alter...

In a recent podcast discussion, the focus was on President Joe Biden's recent speech about the Omicron variant, criticizing it for lacking reassurance to the...

The podcast episode encapsulates a transformative year in Israeli politics marked by the end of Netanyahu's era, the unlikely formation of a diverse new gove...

The episode explores the lives of Canadian "lone soldiers" serving in the Israel Defense Forces, examining the motivations behind their service and the chall...

Henry Orenstein, a remarkable figure of Jewish resilience and innovation, died at the age of 98. Born in Poland, he survived the Holocaust through a daring i...

The controversy surrounding a children's book titled "Amazing Women of the Middle East" which omitted the mention of Israel, labeling it as Palestine, led to...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss a cream cheese shortage and its surprising causes, followed by discussions with Dorothy Kalins on her cookbo...

Steven Spielberg's film "Jaws," released in 1975, became a groundbreaking phenomenon, altering pop culture and film history. Despite formidable production ch...

Steven Spielberg's early career breakthrough can be partly attributed to his work on the detective TV series "Columbo." At just 24, Spielberg directed the ep...

The podcast discusses Jussie Smollett's attempt to manipulate the criminal justice system and how it reflects a crisis in the liberal perspective on crime. I...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the controversy of non-Jewish actors playing Jewish characters in media, primarily using Mrs. Maisel as a case study...

This Unorthodox episode explores the recent cultural controversies involving Jews, including a critique of Hollywood's continued employment of Mel Gibson by ...

In this episode, Ruth Wisse discusses her latest memoir, "Free as a Jew," reflecting on her life in Jewish academia and her critical views on contemporary Je...

The Kwanzakkah celebration organized by the Black Jewish Liberation Collective (BJLC) offers a space for embracing dual identities by combining the festiviti...

Michael Toledano, a Canadian Jewish journalist, discusses his arrest while documenting the Wet'suwet'en First Nation's land defense and draws parallels betwe...

Comedian Alex Edelman explores his Jewish identity through his solo show "Just For Us," inspired by his mixed feelings about attending a white supremacist me...

The episode explores the unique initiative by the post office in Disraeli, Quebec, to create Canada's first permanent Jewish postmark, featuring Hanukkah sym...

An American living in Tonnerre, a small town in Burgundy, reflects on his experience of being an outsider in rural France. Despite initial challenges adjusti...

The episode explores the contentious passing of a BDS motion by the student union at the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus, which controversially in...

The 2021 Hanukkah celebration at the White House, hosted by President Joe Biden, was a uniquely intimate event due to pandemic restrictions. It marked the fi...

This episode of Unorthodox delves into conversations around Jewish identity and cultural intersections during the Hanukkah season. Guests include actress Sar...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the return of Canadian Jewish snowbirds to Florida this year as COVID-19 vaccinations become widespread and restricti...

Hanukkah’s contemporary celebratory practices might bewilder the Maccabees, as it’s often seen as a Jewish equivalent to Christmas within American culture. M...

This episode highlights the Canadian-made Hanukkah cookie kits, a new trend that offers a festive spin on traditional gingerbread houses for Jewish families....

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the commercialization of Hanukkah through Hallmark Channel movies and critiques the portrayal of Jewish characters and ...

Michael Posner discusses his exhaustive research and discoveries about Leonard Cohen's multifaceted life, which is chronicled in his ambitious three-volume b...

This intricate exploration of the cultural, historical, and social significance of pork in Israel tracks the journey of the pig from its taboo roots in ancie...

Thanksgiving resonates deeply with Jewish culture not just because it's a secular holiday, but because of its intrinsic theme of gratitude, which is central ...

Aaron Levy, a Jewish broadcaster in British Columbia, shares his experience of the catastrophic flooding in the Fraser Valley and the ongoing challenges face...

"Call Me Back" introduces its new format focusing on the transformative issues of the 2020s, providing historical context and insights from prominent guests ...

PJ Grisar curates a selection of seven films and TV shows ideal for viewing during the unusual overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, known as Thanksgivukkah....

Green Lantern, created by Jewish artists, draws on Jewish themes and symbolism, contrary to popular belief. Initially, the character of Alan Scott was inspir...

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff, who is Jewish, have made history by placing a mezuzah on the doorpost of the vice president's re...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the team discusses the role of social media in building Jewish communities with Jesse Brown from Canadaland, paralleling pod...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates Hanukkah by exploring the festival's profound cultural significance beyond its commercialization as 'Jewish Christmas.'...

Leslie Epstein reflects on his departure from Los Angeles to college in 1956 and his mixed feelings about Jewish identity and assimilation represented throug...

Kalaka Village, a 77-acre bungalow colony in New York's Catskill Mountains, is for sale for $795,000, offering a chance to own a piece of the iconic Borscht ...

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim,...

Yung Yidish, a prominent Yiddish cultural center and library located in the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, is facing eviction by December 5, 2021, due to the ...

This podcast discusses the political implications of inflation, ongoing COVID restrictions, and recent developments in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. It delv...

In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Stephanie Butnick and Liel Leibowitz discuss Jewish-themed news while Mark Oppenheimer interviews novelist Alice McDermo...

Marvel's film "The Eternals," based on Jack Kirby's comic, is rich with Jewish themes, drawing heavily on biblical and Kabbalistic references. Kirby, born Ja...

Mark Podwal’s reissued book, "A Jewish Bestiary," offers a unique take on the traditional bestiary by focusing on creatures within a distinctly Jewish contex...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border and the complexities facing travelers, including costs and regulations relate...

Israeli superstar Sarit Hadad made waves by releasing a new song, "Ahava kmo Shelanu," with a music video subtly hinting at her relationship with a woman, al...