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Call Me Back headphones BONUS EPISODE: Kol Nidrei...misunderstood - with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik 30 Sep 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses the complex meaning and history of the Kol Nidrei prayer, which is often misunderstood and misrepresented. ...
30 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Get a taste of Bonnie Stern's first cookbook in over a decade 29 Sep 2022
Bonnie Stern, a celebrated cookbook author, collaborates with her daughter Anna Rupert to release "Don't Worry, Just Cook," marking her first cookbook in ove...
29 Sep 2022
Unorthodox headphones The Apology Episode, 5783: Ep 332 29 Sep 2022
This episode of Unorthodox explores the theme of repentance and atonement through various lenses, including the thoughtful act of apology and intriguing refe...
29 Sep 2022
Forward Why right-wing Christian politicians are blowing the shofar 22 Sep 2022
The use of the shofar by right-wing Christian politicians, particularly in the United States, is raising controversy among Jewish communities. Increasingly, ...
22 Sep 2022
Unorthodox headphones Family Hold Back: Ep. 331 22 Sep 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features kosher chef Kim Kushner discussing her Moroccan-influenced kosher cuisine and cookbook, while filmmakers Ken Burns and Sa...
22 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Saving Sukkot: Hear why the Canadian government almost accidentally banned importing lulavs 21 Sep 2022
The episode explores a dramatic incident where Canadian border officials blocked a shipment of lulavs due to concerns about violating agricultural laws, caus...
21 Sep 2022
Unorthodox headphones Class Acts: Ep. 330 15 Sep 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on the controversy surrounding lox consumption at a Manhattan synagogue and significant interviews with Micha...
15 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones James Taylor Sings Songs of Inflation 15 Sep 2022
The podcast discusses Joe Biden's choice to promote the "Inflation Reduction Act" on the same day as a concerning inflation report, featuring James Taylor si...
15 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones Counting Crows frontman says Israel 'tugs at me a lot' 14 Sep 2022
Adam Duritz, lead singer of Counting Crows, discusses his longstanding connection with Israel, where he visited during his youth, and his excitement about fi...
14 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Queen Elizabeth II was 'good for the Jews' even though she never visited Israel: tributes from Canada and Britain on her death 12 Sep 2022
This episode reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's notable relationship with Jewish communities, acknowledging her support for Holocaust memorial initiatives and ...
12 Sep 2022
Israel Policy Pod headphones Ultra-Orthodox Society and Politics in Israel 8 Sep 2022
This episode explores the intricate socio-political landscape of Israel's ultra-Orthodox community and their significant influence on Israeli politics, parti...
8 Sep 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Israel – A Father’s Story” Edition 8 Sep 2022
This episode from Limmud Oz in Melbourne features Noah reflecting on his decision with his wife Susan to move their family from the U.S. to Israel, exploring...
8 Sep 2022
Jewish Insider The social media exec pitching the metaverse to the world 8 Sep 2022
Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta's vice president of global sales, is a prominent figure in the British Jewish community known for her innovative vision of the metave...
8 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How Vancouver's Jews are fundraising one of the most expensive Jewish building projects in Canadian history 7 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily explores the immense $450 million Jewish community center project, JWest, in Vancouver, which promises to greatly expand community resources ov...
7 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones After writing the great Jewy-American novel, author Elyssa Friedland's back 6 Sep 2022
Elyssa Friedland discusses her latest novel, "The Most Likely Club," which features a Jewish flavor in its characters and explores themes of friendship and m...
6 Sep 2022
Call Me Back headphones The Hidden Jobs Crisis - with Nicholas Eberstadt 3 Sep 2022
In this episode, Nicholas Eberstadt discusses the hidden labor crisis in the United States, where a significant number of prime-age men have withdrawn from t...
3 Sep 2022
What Matters Now headphones What back to school looks like for two Israeli teachers 31 Aug 2022
Israeli teachers Tova Dagan and Yoni Nuriel share insights into their experiences and expectations for the upcoming school year amid the potential for strike...
31 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How Alexandre Matte channelled his Jewish roots to come second in Toastmasters' global public-speaking contest 31 Aug 2022
This episode features Alexandre Matte, a professional storyteller rooted in both Jewish and Francophone traditions, who recently placed second in the Toastma...
31 Aug 2022
Forward 'The Patient' is one of the most Jewish shows on television — should it have been more so? 29 Aug 2022
"The Patient," a psychological thriller featuring Steve Carell as the Jewish therapist Dr. Alan Strauss, is highlighted as one of the most authentically Jewi...
29 Aug 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Mayim Bialik 26 Aug 2022
In a podcast episode featuring Mayim Bialik, the conversation touches on her experiences as a Zionist in Hollywood, her transition from sitcom star to film d...
26 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Mystery Box 5782 25 Aug 2022
The latest episode of Unorthodox, entitled 'Mystery Box 5782,' explores the diverse Jewish identities and the notion of community through shared experiences ...
25 Aug 2022
Forward What CNN’s Dana Bash learned reporting on the rise in antisemitism 21 Aug 2022
CNN anchor Dana Bash explores the rising tide of antisemitism in the United States through a new documentary, "Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America." The fil...
21 Aug 2022
Call Me Back headphones Who by Fire - With Matti Friedman 18 Aug 2022
In this episode, Matti Friedman discusses the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenges in contemporary journalism, and Leonard Cohen's unex...
18 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: Meet the oldest bat mitzvah celebrant in Canada—and one of the youngest 18 Aug 2022
This episode highlights the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in Canada through the stories of Miriam Lieff, who held Canada's first bat mitzvah in 1949,...
18 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Dog Days: Ep. 329 18 Aug 2022
In this episode, author Ilana Horwitz discusses her new book on how religious upbringing, particularly in Jewish households, can impact academic success. Aus...
18 Aug 2022
What Matters Now headphones 'Just like in the movies,' say Israeli counselors of US sleep-away camp 17 Aug 2022
Israeli camp counselors Halleli Busheri and Tair Offir discuss their experiences working at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, highlighting the cultural exchange and...
17 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: Pulling a rabbit out of their virtual hats, these magicians transformed a pandemic into financial success 17 Aug 2022
Magicians Ben Train and Jonah Babins, co-founders of the Toronto Magic Company, discuss their journey from pandemic-related setbacks to achieving financial s...
17 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: How Zoom is helping to revive Jewish folk music in Canada 16 Aug 2022
This episode explores how Canadian Jewish folk music festivals like KlezKanada and the Ashkenaz Festival have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to ...
16 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: At nearly 80 years old, Gary Averbach is trekking 1,000km across Canada for cancer research 15 Aug 2022
The episode features Gary Averbach, a 79-year-old real estate mogul and philanthropist from Vancouver, as he completes a 1,000km trek from Calgary to Vancouv...
15 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones What Are You, Crazy? 11 Aug 2022
In a recent podcast titled "What Are You, Crazy?" the discussion revolves around whether the crucial swing voters in elections critically assess the viewpoin...
11 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: Modern diets are making us fat: A Canadian author explains food cravings 11 Aug 2022
In this episode, Canadian journalist Mark Schatzker discusses his book "The End of Craving" which explores how modern diets and food additives disrupt our br...
11 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Inside and Out: Ep 328 11 Aug 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features Abby Pogrebin discussing her roundtable series "The Minyan," focusing on the diverse identities and experiences of Orthod...
11 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: Meet the woman at the centre of Jewish life in Abu Dhabi: Canada's ambassador 10 Aug 2022
This episode highlights Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, who has significantly influenced Jewish life in the UAE, particularly following the A...
10 Aug 2022
What Matters Now headphones Craft coffee and chocolate maker sells for social impact 10 Aug 2022
Jeff Abella of Moka Origins shares how his company blends artisanal coffee and chocolate production with social impact initiatives. The enterprise supports s...
10 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: At 13, he got an Apple Watch. At 14, he built a daily prayer app for it 9 Aug 2022
Eitan Steinfeld, a 14-year-old from Toronto, developed the WatchSiddur app for Apple Watch users to access daily Jewish prayers conveniently. Despite limited...
9 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Greatest Hits: A Jewish-Indigenous family explains the importance of truth and reconciliation 8 Aug 2022
This episode features a conversation with a Jewish-Indigenous couple who reflect on their interfaith relationship and discuss the significance of the Nationa...
8 Aug 2022
Unorthodox headphones Moving Forward: Ep 327 4 Aug 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the themes of grief and historical perspectives on Jewish identity and Israel, featuring discussions with Re...
4 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the Canadian behind Globle, the web's hot new geography game 4 Aug 2022
In this episode, Abe Train, the developer of the geography-based game Globle, discusses his journey from leaving a corporate job to creating a popular online...
4 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones We visited the set of Adam Sandler’s bat mitzvah movie being filmed in Toronto 3 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the filming of Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,' at Beth Tzedec Synagogue i...
3 Aug 2022
What Matters Now headphones Film accelerator turns Israel from high-tech to content nation 3 Aug 2022
New Legend, a pioneering company in Israel, is revolutionizing the financing model for Israeli film and television production. By creating alliances with glo...
3 Aug 2022
Tablet Gone Camping With Tablet’s Podcasts 29 Jul 2022
The "Unorthodox" podcast by Tablet takes a nostalgic dive into the summer camp experience, highlighted by singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb's dedication to camp-in...
29 Jul 2022
Call Me Back headphones The Summer of Shortages - with Scott Lincicome 28 Jul 2022
This episode of Call Me Back explores the underlying structural issues in the airline and baby formula industries that have led to current shortages, which a...
28 Jul 2022
Unorthodox headphones Staying Cool: Ep. 326 28 Jul 2022
This episode of Unorthodox introduces listeners to two prominent Jewish talents, singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb and cantor-turned-jazz-singer Yisroel Leshes. Lo...
28 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The butterfly effect: Why the endangered monarch is a Jewish issue 27 Jul 2022
This episode explores the relationship between the endangered monarch butterfly and the Jewish concept of tikkun olam or repairing the world. Monarch advocat...
27 Jul 2022
Tablet Kaddish, Revised 26 Jul 2022
After experiencing loss and confronting the traditional Jewish mourning practice of saying Kaddish for a deceased family member, the author reflects on her j...
26 Jul 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Out of Africa 25 Jul 2022
Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist at Hebrew University, explores the hybrid identity of Israelis of Ethiopian origin in her book Generations of Hope, focus...
25 Jul 2022
Tablet Punks vs. Posers 25 Jul 2022
The text discusses the contrast between "punks" and "posers," focusing on the themes of authenticity and integrity in art and politics within American societ...
25 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Is the Wave of Madness Cresting? 21 Jul 2022
The article discusses the current trend of intense political fervor and manias in popular culture, questioning whether the recent pushback against these tren...
21 Jul 2022
Unorthodox headphones Funny Girls: Ep. 325 21 Jul 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, producer Michael Uslan discusses the literary significance of comic books and the unique qualities of Batman as a superhero. I...
21 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones We're Back and It's Hot 19 Jul 2022
The COMMENTARY podcast discusses the phenomenon of "crisis fatigue" among progressives, where the constant exposure to crises does not lead ordinary people t...
19 Jul 2022