The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Which Canadian campuses are safest for Jews? Anywhere outside Toronto
22 Feb 2022
This episode dives into a recent report by the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, which examines antisemitism and anti-Zionism across Canadian universities, hi...
22 Feb 2022
Jewish Insider
Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown
18 Feb 2022
Lakewood, New Jersey, once a quiet township, has transformed into a significant hub for Orthodox Jews, largely due to the expansion of Beth Medrash Govoha (B...
18 Feb 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Losing Our Humanities?” Edition
17 Feb 2022
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into significant topics such as protests over rising prices in Israel, questioning the judgement o...
17 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#76 - The Search for Perfection and Chumras
17 Feb 2022
This discussion delves into humanity's pursuit of perfection and its manifestation in the world, exploring the origins and implications of this innate drive....
17 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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So There's Martial Law in Canada Now, Eh?
15 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses the significance of Canada's declaration of martial law and its impact on civil liberties, urging listeners to consider the implication...
15 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#75 - Emunas Chachamim and Spinoza’s Cherem I
10 Feb 2022
This episode discusses how Spinoza's level of Jewish education affected his understanding of traditional Jewish texts. It explores different levels of Emunas...
10 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Antisemitism in Toronto schools, Part 2: The targeted teen speaks out
10 Feb 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the complex reactions of a family whose son was involved in a series of antisemitic incidents in a Toronto school. ...
10 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Antisemitism in Toronto schools, Part 1: Why are we still seeing Nazi symbols in classrooms?
9 Feb 2022
This episode discusses recent antisemitic incidents in Toronto middle schools, involving students using Nazi salutes and symbols, and a teacher's inappropria...
9 Feb 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#74 - Spinoza’s Jewish Education
3 Feb 2022
This episode examines Spinoza's Jewish education, questioning whether he reached a level of understanding to read and analyze Shas and if he interacted with ...
3 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Isn't the End of Omicron Bigger News?
1 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses the rapid decline of the Omicron variant and questions why the media isn't emphasizing the end of the surge and the potential return to...
1 Feb 2022
Forward
No, Anne Frank’s diary would not be an adequate replacement for ‘Maus’ in Tennessee schools
29 Jan 2022
In Tennessee, the decision to ban Art Spiegelman's graphic novel "Maus" from the eighth-grade curriculum due to content concerns has led to debates about the...
29 Jan 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Nobody Knows the Troubles I've Seen
27 Jan 2022
In this episode, the hosts of Bonjour Chai debate the necessity and format of Holocaust education in Canadian schools, considering the implications of a rece...
27 Jan 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#73 - Spinoza’s Youth and Jewish Education in Amsterdam
27 Jan 2022
This episode discusses the Jewish educational system in Amsterdam during Spinoza's time, highlighting a six-grade system for students aged seven to twenty-on...
27 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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One-third of Canadian kids don’t understand or question the Holocaust, new survey shows
26 Jan 2022
A recent Canadian survey reveals concerning gaps in Holocaust knowledge among students, with one-third doubting its occurrence and many sourcing information ...
26 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is It Covid or the Condescension?
25 Jan 2022
Democrats are starting to realize the political downsides of being overly cautious about Covid-19, prompting questions about when they will ease pandemic res...
25 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Attack on Parents Is Radicalizing Parents
21 Jan 2022
The podcast discusses how criticism of parents who express concerns about their children's education is becoming radicalized, leading to self-destructive beh...
21 Jan 2022
Tablet
Shipping Out
21 Jan 2022
A Brooklyn native recounts his unexpected summer adventure in 1959 when, after a chance job offer, he became a yeoman on a training ship traveling to England...
21 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Faced with more school shutdowns in Ontario, Jewish parents are fighting back
10 Jan 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the protest by Jewish parents in Ontario against prolonged pandemic-related school closures, emphasizing their frustr...
10 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bragging Rights
5 Jan 2022
The podcast discusses the controversial stance of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who aims to keep convicted criminals out of jail, sparking concerns among Democra...
5 Jan 2022
Forward
Opinion | Our research shows many DEI staff target Israel on Twitter
28 Dec 2021
The article discusses the problematic relationship progressive Jews face with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff at universities, who in theory sho...
28 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#68 - Uriel de Costa II
23 Dec 2021
In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism....
23 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#67 - Understanding What We See As Reality, Uriel De Costa I
16 Dec 2021
This episode delves into the Yeshiva Curriculum issues, focusing on how society's perception of reality impacts us and what we can glean from this dynamic. T...
16 Dec 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Avrum Rosensweig
15 Dec 2021
Avrum Rosensweig is described as embodying the role of a Rabbi through his actions and intentions rather than formal education. Despite not holding the offic...
15 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Mugged By Reality
15 Dec 2021
The text discusses the reality of a crime wave and the growing resentment towards permissive liberal governance among leftwing reformers. There is also menti...
15 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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After the Alexandra Lulka fiasco, what's next for the TDSB?
15 Dec 2021
The episode discusses the fallout from the Toronto District School Board's (TDSB) decision not to censure Jewish trustee Alexandra Lulka, who raised concerns...
15 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Unpacking the bizarre case of Alexandra Lulka vs. the TDSB
9 Dec 2021
The Toronto District School Board debated whether to censure Jewish trustee Alexandra Lulka for her criticism of materials shared by a pro-Palestinian staff ...
9 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ruth Wisse on her new memoir, campus antisemitism and our abundance of Holocaust memorials
8 Dec 2021
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...
8 Dec 2021
Call Me Back
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The American College Crack-Up - with Niall Ferguson
4 Dec 2021
Historian Niall Ferguson discusses the current crisis in American higher education, arguing that today's environment lacks the academic freedom of previous e...
4 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#65 - History of the Mesora of the Yeshiva Curriculum
2 Dec 2021
In this episode, R' Moshe Weinberger's recent remarks about the Yeshiva curriculum and its effectiveness are discussed. The focus is on why Yeshivas chose th...
2 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#63 - R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - First Yahrzeit
18 Nov 2021
This episode discusses the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of Mir, and explores his significant role in the development of the Mir Yesh...
18 Nov 2021
Forward
Opinion | I was America’s first female rabbi. I am brokenhearted to learn how the man who ordained me treated so many other women.
16 Nov 2021
Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi in the U.S., expresses her heartbreak over a report revealing gender bias and misconduct a...
16 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson celebrates a very special 97th birthday—thanks to Yad Vashem
27 Oct 2021
Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson, who turned 97, shares her experiences and insights on combating antisemitism and Holocaust denial, reflecting her lifelong ded...
27 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Take Their Money and Run!
26 Oct 2021
The podcast delves into the billionaires tax debate, considering its constitutionality, revenue generation potential, and impact on ordinary people. It quest...
26 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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First, Do No Harm
20 Oct 2021
In a recent podcast episode, former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy discusses his article "Wokeness, M.D." which explores the ideolog...
20 Oct 2021
Call Me Back
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The Merits of Merit - with Adrian Wooldridge of The Economist
15 Oct 2021
In this episode, Adrian Wooldridge discusses the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of meritocracy, particularly in the wake of the pandemic an...
15 Oct 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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The Spoils of Empire
11 Oct 2021
Dr. Itay Lotem, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, explores the theme of colonial memory in Britain and France in his book, "The Memory of C...
11 Oct 2021
Tablet
Becoming an Optimist
6 Oct 2021
Omar Sharif Jr. reflects on his experiences growing up with a Muslim father and Jewish mother, navigating a complex identity and facing intense bullying due ...
6 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Losing Is Winning, Spending Costs Nothing—and Other Liberal Delusions
1 Oct 2021
The podcast discusses how liberal opinion frames the left's decision not to spend $1 trillion when they actually want to spend $4.5 trillion as a kind of vic...
1 Oct 2021
Forward
I spoke to a Holocaust survivor’s 3D hologram. Then I phoned the survivor.
14 Sep 2021
Renee Firestone, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her testimony through a 3D holographic interface at Holocaust Museum Los Angeles, powered by USC Sh...
14 Sep 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Party like it's 5781
2 Sep 2021
In this episode, Bonjour Chai discusses the recent increase in enrollment in private Jewish schools due to their effective handling of COVID-19 protocols and...
2 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Teen activist Hannah Alper is tackling a new challenge: campus antisemitism
1 Sep 2021
Hannah Alper, known for her activism on environmental issues since childhood, is beginning university life at the University of Western Ontario, where she an...
1 Sep 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Religiously Democratic?
30 Aug 2021
Professor Daniel Statman from the University of Haifa, in collaboration with others, explores the intersection of religion and democracy in their co-authored...
30 Aug 2021
Forward
YU student accuses basketball player of rape, says school investigation fell short
26 Aug 2021
A Yeshiva University student has accused a men's basketball team member of rape and claims the university inadequately handled the investigation, placing the...
26 Aug 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “73 Days In” Edition
26 Aug 2021
In a podcast episode called "The 73 Days In Edition," Sally Abed, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics, including lessons learned...
26 Aug 2021
Unorthodox
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Sneak Peek: Antisemitism, Explained
19 Aug 2021
In this episode, the Unorthodox team introduces "Antisemitism, Explained", a project by Tablet journalist Yair Rosenberg consisting of a video series address...
19 Aug 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#51- Tzimtzum - The Chassidic Approach
12 Aug 2021
This episode delves into the concept of Tzimtzum from a Chassidic perspective, particularly focusing on the stance taken within Chassidus regarding a disagre...
12 Aug 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This UN agency has an anti-Israel problem. So why does Canada keep funding it?
10 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses allegations of antisemitic conduct by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees, as reported by UN Wat...
10 Aug 2021
Jewish Insider
Accounting for childhood hunger in Baltimore
3 Aug 2021
In Baltimore, Lynne Kahn leads the Baltimore Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing meals to students in need ov...
3 Aug 2021
Call Me Back
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The New Inflation - with Mohamed El-Erian
30 Jul 2021
The article discusses the concept of a "new inflation" with Mohamed El-Erian, exploring the potential factors contributing to rising inflation and its implic...
30 Jul 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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The Many Faces of Edward Said
19 Jul 2021
Timothy Brennan, a professor at the University of Minnesota, has authored a biography on Edward Said, a celebrated Palestinian-American scholar and public in...
19 Jul 2021