Unorthodox
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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
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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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Hitmen murdered her son. Eight years later, she's written a tell-all of her grief and survival
18 Jul 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic murder of Dan Markel, focusing on his mother, Ruth Markel's journey through grief and advocacy, culminat...
18 Jul 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Let’s Get Together & Feel Alright!” Edition
14 Jul 2022
In this edition, Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel, a centrist party merging with a right-wing...
14 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Yukon’s tiny Jewish community is surviving the worst wildfires in a generation
14 Jul 2022
Yukon's Jewish community of 38 people, led by Rick Karp, is facing the challenge of surviving the region's worst wildfires in decades, while working to estab...
14 Jul 2022
Unorthodox
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Mellow Yellow, Ep. 324
14 Jul 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with Mike Pesca, who discusses his podcasting career and the importance of engaging with differing opinions...
14 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Jill Biden's Taco Tuesday
12 Jul 2022
In a podcast, Matt Continetti and Jim Meigs discuss Jill Biden's controversial remark during a LatinX event in Texas, Elon Musk's unusual Twitter activity, a...
12 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This 80-year-old Montrealer just celebrated her bat mitzvah for the first time
12 Jul 2022
Ruth Cooperstock celebrated her bat mitzvah at the age of 80, becoming the oldest Canadian woman to achieve this milestone as part of a Reconstructionist Jud...
12 Jul 2022
Call Me Back
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“The War on Fun” with Noah Rothman
8 Jul 2022
In this episode of Call Me Back, Noah Rothman discusses his book "The Rise of the New Puritans," which critiques the influence of "woke" culture on various a...
8 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the flagbearers leading Canada’s team of 600 into the 21st Maccabiah Games
7 Jul 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily features an interview with three Canadian athletes selected as flagbearers for the Canadian delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Ga...
7 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
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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
Promised Podcast
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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
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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
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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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
Bonjour Chai
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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
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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
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox Comes Alive!: Ep. 318
19 May 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features interviews from a live show in Virginia Beach, with Congresswoman Elaine Luria discussing her Navy career and Bruce Smith...
19 May 2022