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Tablet Night at Meron 18 May 2022
S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the persp...
18 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Why Everybody Is Going Extreme 17 May 2022
The podcast delves into the shift in electoral behavior before upcoming primaries, questioning why individuals lean towards extreme theories about America ra...
17 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After violent clashes between Haredi and progressive women at the Western Wall, Rachel Cohen Yeshurun isn't giving up the fight 17 May 2022
This episode discusses Rachel Cohen Yeshurun's advocacy for women's rights to pray at the Western Wall with Women of the Wall amidst ongoing opposition from ...
17 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 4, Netzach 15 May 2022
In this episode of "Unorthodox," Kylie Unell explores the concept of Netzach, the fourth week in the counting of the Omer, focusing on perseverance and endur...
15 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Sharon, without Lois or Bram, transforms her classic career into a family business 12 May 2022
In this episode, Sharon Hampson, formerly of the iconic children's group Sharon, Lois & Bram, revives her musical career at 79 with a family band including h...
12 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones Big Bang Slice: Ep. 317 12 May 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik discussing her new film 'As They Made Us,' which delves into Jewish themes and pe...
12 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 3, Tipheret 8 May 2022
In this episode of "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," Kylie Unell explores the concepts of Tipheret, which encompasses balance and harmony in the Jewish tradition...
8 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Behind the bread: Melina 'Saucy Soprano' Schein on how she won Wall of Bakers 5 May 2022
In this episode, Melina Schein, also known as the Saucy Soprano, discusses her victory on the TV show "Wall of Bakers" and shares insights into her personal ...
5 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones The Mothership: Ep 316 5 May 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the team explores multifaceted experiences of motherhood through interviews and personal stories. Key discussions include Jewi...
5 May 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “A Sovereign Jewish State after 2,000 Years, and All I Got was this Lousy Podcast” Edition 4 May 2022
In a podcast episode discussing the significance of Yom Haatzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, a group consisting of Allison, Don, Ohad, Amit, Linda, Jeremy, a...
4 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Introducing The CJN Daily Dead Beat, telling real and rare stories of the recently deceased 4 May 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily introduces "The CJN Daily Dead Beat," a segment highlighting notable Jewish Canadians who have passed away, such as Boris Brott...
4 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones News you need to watch out of Israel, according to the Times of Israel podcasters 2 May 2022
In this episode, CJN Daily celebrated its one-year anniversary by connecting with Israeli counterparts Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jessica Steinberg from The Tim...
2 May 2022
Unorthodox headphones 49 Days: Week 2, Gevurah 1 May 2022
In this episode of "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," Kylie Unell explores the concept of Gevurah, or discipline and restraint, during the second week of counting...
1 May 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Six Million are Still With Us 28 Apr 2022
Jay Baruchel, a Jewish actor, has created a new TV show called "We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel)" where he explores various doomsday scenarios and the...
28 Apr 2022
Sources Finding Refuge 28 Apr 2022
Israeli poet Vaan Nguyen, daughter of Vietnamese refugees who received Israeli citizenship after being rescued at sea, grapples with themes of displacement a...
28 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones Puzzling Through: Ep. 315 28 Apr 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features a conversation with author A.J. Jacobs about his new book, 'The Puzzler,' which explores the significance of puzzles in v...
28 Apr 2022
Forward When this Cub walks up to the plate, ‘Thank You Hashem’ blasts across Wrigley Field 25 Apr 2022
Rafael Ortega, an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, surprised some Jewish fans by choosing "Thank You Hashem," a song by a Haredi Orthodox artist, as his walk...
25 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones Rootless Cosmopolitans: Ep. 314 21 Apr 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman about their musical Harmony, as well as Professor Andy Markovits discussi...
21 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Let my shofars go: How the Passover story saved one woman's Judaica from Canadian border control 19 Apr 2022
In this episode, Sara Davis recounts her journey of rediscovering her Jewish roots, which included ordering Jewish ritual items from Israel that were detaine...
19 Apr 2022
Sources Lamentation 15 Apr 2022
This evocative poem by Ruth Kara-Ivanov Kaniel, titled 'Lamentation,' serves as a heartfelt tribute to Ada Rapoport-Albert, a notable scholar who passed away...
15 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones Introducing '49 Days to Stretch My Soul' 15 Apr 2022
Kylie Unell introduces a new podcast, '49 Days to Stretch My Soul,' exploring spiritual growth during the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot through da...
15 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones We want your Passover stories 14 Apr 2022
This episode invites listeners to share their unique Passover Seder experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Host Ellin Bessner encourages submissio...
14 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform community kicks off with a virtual seder 13 Apr 2022
This episode discusses the establishment of Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform Jewish community, led by Rabbi N. Siritsky, which aims to connect unaffiliate...
13 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The classical world remembers renowned conductor Boris Brott, 78, who 'painted with music' 7 Apr 2022
The episode commemorates the life and impact of Boris Brott, an iconic Canadian conductor who made classical music accessible and vibrant. Through interviews...
7 Apr 2022
Tablet The Fluffy Bunnies of Auschwitz 7 Apr 2022
The article explores a lesser-known aspect of Heinrich Himmler's projects during WWII: Project Angora. This initiative involved breeding Angora rabbits at nu...
7 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After the Oscars slap fiasco, Rabbi Joshua Corber wants you to know he has alopecia, too 6 Apr 2022
Rabbi Joshua Corber, inspired by the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, shares his personal experience with alopecia in a sermon to highlig...
6 Apr 2022
Forward Let the world’s greatest expert on haggadot help you choose your haggadah this year 5 Apr 2022
In this article, Jay Michaelson reviews a diverse array of Haggadot that reflect contemporary Jewish thought and culture. One prominent work is Marcia Falk's...
5 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones They Can't Believe Ukraine Is Winning 4 Apr 2022
In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around the shifting establishment opinion regarding Ukrainian President Zelensky's stance, despite Ukraine's app...
4 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why is kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola different from all other Coca-Colas? 4 Apr 2022
This episode explores the tradition and significance of kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola, which replaces high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar to meet Passov...
4 Apr 2022
Sources Jewish Values & Social Media 1 Apr 2022
The article explores the ethical implications of social media through the lens of Jewish values, particularly focusing on the Talmudic concept of "geneivat d...
1 Apr 2022
Sources Our Technology Sickness—and How to Heal It 1 Apr 2022
The article discusses the adverse effects of the digital revolution on our intellectual, social, and emotional lives, proposing crucial shifts in thinking to...
1 Apr 2022
Unorthodox headphones What’s Cookin’?: Ep. 312 31 Mar 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser discusses his Jewish upbringing and his career highlights, including organizing the fi...
31 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The new mahjong cards are arriving: Will the pandemic mean another lost winter for players? 30 Mar 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mahjong enthusiasts, particularly within the Jewish Canadian community, as the...
30 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones When There's a Will, There's a Slap 28 Mar 2022
The text discusses a podcast featuring Matt Continetti who talks about various topics including the recent Oscar slap incident, speculating on its significan...
28 Mar 2022
Unorthodox headphones We Are Family: Ep. 311 24 Mar 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Julie Platt, the new chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, who discusses the organization's...
24 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Sonia Bazar's new book unveils the hidden secrets and forgotten lives of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery 23 Mar 2022
Sonia Bazar is featured for her exploration of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery, inspiring her new book of poems and photographs, "Pathways." The book s...
23 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Modern-Day Haman 17 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the hosts discuss Quebec's Bill 96 and its potential impact on the Jewish community, particularly the challenges it poses fo...
17 Mar 2022
Unorthodox headphones Party On: Ep. 310 17 Mar 2022
This episode of Unorthodox celebrates 100 years of the American bat mitzvah with Judith Rosenbaum from the Jewish Women’s Archive, discussing its historical ...
17 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Mishpacha Feud: Behind the scenes of this Thornhill family's game show victory 16 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the experience of the Kestelman family from Thornhill, Ontario, as they participated in Family Feud Canada, bringing Jewish representat...
16 Mar 2022
Jamie Geller Bagels 5 Ways 15 Mar 2022
A YouTube video showcasing five unique ways to make and enjoy bagels, including a homemade bagel recipe, in celebration of this iconic Jewish food.
15 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Bonjour High 10 Mar 2022
The episode takes a humorous look at how cannabis intersects with Jewish culture by bringing in Canadian Jewish personalities from the cannabis industry for ...
10 Mar 2022
Unorthodox headphones Posted Notes: Ep. 309 10 Mar 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features an eclectic mix of discussions, from TikTok saxophonist Evan Jacobson's unique musical interpretations to Shawn Setaro's ...
10 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones One Down, 119 to Go 3 Mar 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai reflects on its first year by exploring new Jewish establishments in Canada that connect with Jews outside tradition, featuring ...
3 Mar 2022
Jamie Geller Vegan lover's Pecan Plate aka Mocked Chopped Liver with Nealy Fischer, The Flexible Chef! 3 Mar 2022
In this YouTube video, Nealy Fischer, also known as The Flexible Chef, demonstrates how to make a vegan version of Chopped Liver using pecans.
3 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the writer whose semi-autobiographical Jewish conversion story won her Canada's top Jewish playwriting prize 24 Feb 2022
Primrose Madayag Knazan, a Winnipeg-based playwright, discusses her award-winning play 'Precipice,' which mirrors her own journey from her Filipino roots to ...
24 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Brian Fraser 24 Feb 2022
Brian Fraser is a versatile individual, serving as a Minister and organizational development expert while also being an avid runner and jazz enthusiast. In a...
24 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones David's new tea: This entrepreneur is betting against supermarkets for his next venture 23 Feb 2022
In this episode, David Segal, co-founder of DavidsTea, discusses his new digital-only tea venture, Firebelly Tea, launched with Harley Finkelstein from Shopi...
23 Feb 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The View from the New Yorker - with special guest David Remnick 18 Feb 2022
In a podcast episode of Unholy, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland engage in a discussion with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker and respected jou...
18 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Pulling a rabbit out of their virtual hats, these magicians transformed a pandemic into financial success 17 Feb 2022
Ben Train and Jonah Babins, founders of the Toronto Magic Company, pivoted their careers during the pandemic by taking their magic shows online, achieving si...
17 Feb 2022
Unorthodox headphones Chasing Memory: Ep. 306 17 Feb 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, Wayne Hoffman discusses his book about uncovering a family mystery intertwined with his mother's decline into Alzheimer's, lea...
17 Feb 2022