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Bonjour Chai headphones Pride & Prejudice 15 Jun 2023
Parents at Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto expressed opposition to the school's inclusion of gender-identity topics in the curriculum, citing concerns ab...
15 Jun 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #143 - Understanding Reaction to AI & ChatGPT 15 Jun 2023
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the new AI innovation called Chat GPT, exploring why some people feel threatened by its development a...
15 Jun 2023
Unorthodox headphones Bubble Trouble: Ep. 367 15 Jun 2023
Comedian Alex Edelman, featured as the Jew of the Week on Unorthodox, discusses his solo show "Just for Us" heading to Broadway and the importance of moving ...
15 Jun 2023
Forward A Missouri school district could ban ‘Maus,’ citing concerns about whether it is ‘explicit sexual material’ 14 Jun 2023
The Nixa Public Schools in Missouri are considering banning Art Spiegelman’s acclaimed Holocaust graphic memoir, "Maus," due to concerns it could violate a n...
14 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The chilling new Toronto Holocaust museum is ready for a post-survivor world 12 Jun 2023
The new Toronto Holocaust Museum, which cost $30 million, opened on June 9 with Holocaust survivors present, including Nate Leipciger, who dedicated the muse...
12 Jun 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones War of the words: The CJN Daily goes inside Toronto’s Jewish day school debate tournament 8 Jun 2023
The annual Jewish Day School Debate Tournament in Toronto recently took place after a hiatus due to the pandemic, involving students from various schools lik...
8 Jun 2023
Tablet The Last Holdouts of American Meritocracy 7 Jun 2023
The text discusses the debate surrounding the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) in New York City, which is seen as a symbol of American meritoc...
7 Jun 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Debt, Homework, and Christie 31 May 2023
The podcast discusses the political implications of the debt limit deal, explores the potential impact of Chat GPT on traditional homework practices, and ana...
31 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Where heaven meets Earth: Vancouver’s Jewish community now grows fresh fruit and veggies on the rooftop 31 May 2023
The Vancouver Jewish Community Garden, inaugurated after Shavuot, serves as a unique $200,000 initiative located on a rooftop in Vancouver, fostering communi...
31 May 2023
Call Me Back headphones Optimism, AI (and the end of homework!) - with Tyler Cowen 30 May 2023
In this episode, economist Tyler Cowen discusses his optimistic outlook on the future, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which he belie...
30 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Is Scott Great? 23 May 2023
The podcast discusses Tim Scott entering the presidential race and strategies for improving his position, alongside progress in debt ceiling talks.
23 May 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Ham Sandwich Topped with Shrimp on Lard Bread 18 May 2023
The podcast episode reflects on the tragic suicide of Herschel Siegel, a gay Orthodox man from Atlanta who struggled with mental health issues and acceptance...
18 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A new faculty network has formed to help protect Jewish professors from campus antisemitism 16 May 2023
The Network of Engaged Canadian Academics (NECA) has been established to support Jewish professors facing antisemitism on university campuses, with founders ...
16 May 2023
Tablet The Woke University’s Servant Class 12 May 2023
This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...
12 May 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Live from Shaar Hashomayim: What's the secret to Chabad's success? 11 May 2023
The Bonjour Chai team recently hosted a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal to explore the secrets behind the success of Chabad. Rabbi Shmuly Weiss,...
11 May 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #137 - R Elimelech’s Tzetil 4 May 2023
This episode delves into the teachings of R Elimelech's renowned Tzetil Katan, exploring how these lessons can be practically understood and applied in our l...
4 May 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Commodification of Citizenship 24 Apr 2023
Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing dynamics of citizenship in his book "Citizenship 2.0." He delves into how citizenship is bein...
24 Apr 2023
Forward Why we are teaching the Holocaust wrong 17 Apr 2023
Sarah Ellen Zarrow critiques the current approach to Holocaust education in American schools, arguing that it often simplifies the historical complexities in...
17 Apr 2023
Forward George Washington U faces federal investigation over antisemitism charges after clearing professor of them 6 Apr 2023
George Washington University (GWU) is under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for alleged antisemitism afte...
6 Apr 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Emotional Zionists 3 Apr 2023
Professor Derek Penslar of Harvard University is working on a new book titled "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the history of Jewish nationalism...
3 Apr 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Second Annual Great Canadian Seder 2 Apr 2023
The Second Annual Great Canadian Seder brings together a diverse group including politicians, cantors, comics, and more for a virtual event filled with stori...
2 Apr 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #133 - Relating to & Understanding Lessons of The Exodus 28 Mar 2023
In this podcast episode, the focus is on understanding and relating to the lessons of The Exodus. The episode explores why people find it challenging to conn...
28 Mar 2023
Jewish Insider Jeanie Milbauer’s Oneg looks to bring Shabbat to the masses 21 Mar 2023
Jeanie Milbauer's venture, Oneg, seeks to make Shabbat observance accessible and meaningful through curated Judaica items and materials. Originating from a d...
21 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones From the Sea They Came: Migration, Humanity and International Law 20 Mar 2023
Itamar Mann, a Professor of Law at the University of Haifa, is known for his expertise in international law and legal theory. In his book "Humanity at Sea: M...
20 Mar 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Jewish populations are growing in every major Canadian city—except Toronto 20 Mar 2023
Demographer Charles Shahar analyzed 2021 Canadian census data and found that Jewish populations are increasing in cities across Canada except for Toronto, wh...
20 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Drones, DeSantis, and DEI 15 Mar 2023
The podcast delves into the geopolitical implications of Russia's actions towards an American drone, examining the potential insights into Ron DeSantis' fore...
15 Mar 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Do we still need to celebrate Jewish excellence? 9 Mar 2023
Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, in an article for Tradition, discusses the fading trend of celebrating Jewish excellence through books like "Great Jews in Sports" or...
9 Mar 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Public Enemy No. 1 6 Mar 2023
In her memoir "Who Do You Think You Are," Yuli Novak, the former director of Breaking the Silence, an organization of IDF veterans, discusses her leadership ...
6 Mar 2023
Call Me Back headphones Western ideas at their best & why they're under attack - with Eric Cohen 6 Mar 2023
In this episode, Eric Cohen explores the foundations of Western civilization through the prism of Jewish and classical education, arguing for its revival as ...
6 Mar 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #128 - Mishley, Psychology & Torah 23 Feb 2023
This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields. It raises...
23 Feb 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #127 - The Challenge of Rationalism - Vilna Gaon’s Response 16 Feb 2023
In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's response to rationalistic thought, questioning whether rational thought should be completely avoided or ...
16 Feb 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Reform School” Edition 9 Feb 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss proposed school reforms in Israel that would empower principals to dismiss ineffective teachers ...
9 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones You can’t spell "messianism" without "mess" 3 Feb 2023
The Chabad movement stands out as a prominent presence in Canadian cities with their numerous Chabad houses, menorahs, and outreach activities, even attracti...
3 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones University of Toronto held a private event to help Jews heal from antisemitism. Two attendees reveal what happens in a ‘restorative circle’ 30 Jan 2023
University of Toronto's anti-racism office organized a restorative circle for Jewish students and staff to address antisemitism following a report by Dr. Aye...
30 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Committee To Wreck Everything 26 Jan 2023
This podcast episode discusses the validity of current economic measurements and criticizes the political system for its inability to prevent future economic...
26 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Take our 15-minute audio tour of Winnipeg’s redesigned Holocaust Education Centre 26 Jan 2023
The Winnipeg Holocaust Education Centre, Canada's smallest at 1,000 square feet, has been redesigned to focus on teaching the Holocaust in a more contemporar...
26 Jan 2023
Unorthodox headphones Memories, Revisited: Ep. 346 26 Jan 2023
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Unorthodox podcast features stories of survival and Jewish pride. Host Stephanie Butnick reflects on...
26 Jan 2023
Forward Almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews died in the Holocaust, AJC survey says 24 Jan 2023
A recent survey conducted for the American Jewish Committee revealed that almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews perished in the Holocaust, with o...
24 Jan 2023
Forward Artificial intelligence chat app lets you talk to virtual high-ranking Nazis 19 Jan 2023
A controversial AI chat app allows users to engage in conversations with avatars of historical figures, including notorious Nazis like Heinrich Himmler, and ...
19 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hear how Ottawa’s public school board decided to finally take formal action against antisemitism 19 Jan 2023
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has taken formal action against antisemitism by passing a motion to hire a Jewish equity coach, in part due to the ...
19 Jan 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Battered but Not Broken: The Israel Democracy Index, 2022 16 Jan 2023
Tamar Hermann, a professor of political science at the Open University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, presents the findings ...
16 Jan 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #122 - The Rambam Controversy 12 Jan 2023
This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial pe...
12 Jan 2023
Tablet How Political Bias Explains Everything 12 Jan 2023
Wilfred Reilly critiques the dominant focus on race and gender identity in elite institutions, advocating instead for the attitudinal model from political sc...
12 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Books We Loved in 2022 26 Dec 2022
In a special Christmas podcast episode, the hosts discuss and share the books they enjoyed reading in 2022. The episode highlights the favorite books of the ...
26 Dec 2022
Forward What happens when you turn the Holocaust into a video game? 22 Dec 2022
Video game designer Luc Bernard is creating "The Light in the Darkness," the first game aiming to accurately portray the Holocaust. Unlike typical video game...
22 Dec 2022
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #118 - Understanding Hisnagdus & R' Elimelech’s Exile 15 Dec 2022
This episode discusses the validation of new ideas in Torah, different forms of opposition to Chassidus, and the historical perception of Chassidus as Sabbat...
15 Dec 2022
Forward U.S. education department opens antisemitism investigation at UC Berkeley, where pro-Israel advocates alleged ‘Jew-free zones’ 15 Dec 2022
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at UC Berkeley School of Law following claims that the univer...
15 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After losing her job, Phyllis Taylor went behind bars—and became The Prison Lady 15 Dec 2022
After losing her job at a law firm in Toronto, Phyllis Taylor found new purpose by teaching life skills to Canadian prisoners, including drug dealers and rap...
15 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Is antisemitism really that bad at the University of Toronto’s medical school? These doctors say ‘yes’ 12 Dec 2022
Dr. Ayelet Kuper, a professor at the University of Toronto's medical school, has documented and published instances of antisemitism faced by Jewish faculty a...
12 Dec 2022
Tel Aviv Review headphones Start the Revolution With Me 12 Dec 2022
Rachel Azaria, CEO of Darkenu and a seasoned public figure, reflects on her book "Guided Revolution," offering insights on achieving social change in Israel....
12 Dec 2022