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Forward Josh Shapiro to be sworn in as Pennsylvania governor on Bible that survived Tree of Life attack 12 Jan 2023
Josh Shapiro, the governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will be sworn in using a Hebrew Bible that survived the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018, whe...
12 Jan 2023
What Matters Now headphones 'Antisemitism is now a form of entertainment, it's performative, and that's new' 4 Jan 2023
Prof. Alvin Rosenfeld discusses the alarming rise of antisemitism, noting its transformation into a form of entertainment and its pernicious presence in mode...
4 Jan 2023
Call Me Back headphones Special Episode: Bret Stephens on Cancel Culture 2 Jan 2023
In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses the complexities of cancel culture and its impact on Jewish communities, as well as the rise in antisemitism in the ...
2 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How well do you remember the 2022 news cycle? Take The CJN Daily’s political pop quiz 14 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily hosted a political panel and quiz game featuring David Birnbaum, Emma Cunningham, and Stephen Adler, representing the Liberal, NDP, and Conserv...
14 Dec 2022
Forward Hebrew Israelites: Facts, myths and reflections 14 Dec 2022
Hebrew Israelite groups, often in the spotlight due to figures like Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, face misconceptions and scrutiny. Scholars Bruce Haynes and ...
14 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
Forward Trump: Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty’ and should be ‘ashamed’ 9 Dec 2022
Former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks accusing Jewish leaders of lacking loyalty and should be ashamed, citing their criticism over his di...
9 Dec 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The German Connection - with special guest Antonia Yamin 9 Dec 2022
President Herzog is likely to grant Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu a two-week extension to finalize agreements with coalition partners, including controv...
9 Dec 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Hanukkah, Chrismukkah, Swastika 8 Dec 2022
Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki discusses the historical significance of the swastika as a symbol of peace and well-being, striving to reclaim its original mea...
8 Dec 2022
Forward Why is there still a bust of this antisemite in Rockefeller Center? 8 Dec 2022
Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isola...
8 Dec 2022
Jewish History Nerds headphones Khazaria...A Jewish Empire In Europe? 8 Dec 2022
In the podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the focus is on the intriguing story of Khazaria, an 8th-century pagan kingdom that suppos...
8 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Here’s why Irwin Cotler says his political prisoner clients are the real heroes 8 Dec 2022
Renowned human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler, also Canada's special envoy on antisemitism, is the subject of a new documentary called "First to Stand: The Cases...
8 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'We cannot fix this alone': How a Vancouver rabbi assembled a team of diverse leaders to tackle racism 7 Dec 2022
Rabbi Philip Bregman of Vancouver formed a diverse group of seven leaders from various racialized communities following a spike in antisemitism post-conflict...
7 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How a filmmaker turned Canada's Jewish history into an Indiana Jones adventure 6 Dec 2022
Len Pearl, a documentary filmmaker from Toronto, is completing a new series called "Search Out the Land" focusing on the history of Jews in Canada. This seri...
6 Dec 2022
Forward Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism 5 Dec 2022
Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman of the United States, will chair a White House roundtable on antisemitism with various Jewish organizations. This...
5 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Freedom Convoy spokesman Benjamin Dichter takes us behind the scenes of the three weeks that paralyzed Ottawa 5 Dec 2022
Benjamin Dichter, known for his role as a spokesman for the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, reflects on the protest's impact, highlighting the removal of COVID vac...
5 Dec 2022
Forward New York City mayor calls on Black and Jewish groups to build on their historic alliances 4 Dec 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging social media companies to address the rise of hate and antisemitism on their platforms, emphasizing the need for str...
4 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Enabling of Jew-Hatred 2 Dec 2022
The text discusses the disturbing Kanye West interview with Alex Jones and reflects on how years of handling West delicately may have contributed to this sit...
2 Dec 2022
Forward Hakeem Jeffries, a staunchly pro-Israel Democrat, will lead his party in the U.S. House 1 Dec 2022
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a prominent Democrat from New York, has become the first Black leader of a major party in Congress, succeeding Nancy Pelosi as House Mi...
1 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Can Republicans Save Themselves From Insanity? 29 Nov 2022
The podcast discusses the unusual actions of Republican election supervisors in an Arizona county who are reluctant to certify election results that would le...
29 Nov 2022
Forward Jewish Trump officials distance themselves after his dinner with white supremacist 28 Nov 2022
Several former Jewish Trump administration officials, including Elan Carr and David Friedman, have criticized Donald Trump for dining with white supremacist ...
28 Nov 2022
Forward Who is Kanye West and Donald Trump's antisemitic new friend, Nick Fuentes? 25 Nov 2022
The article discusses Nick Fuentes, a young far-right influencer known for his extreme antisemitic and misogynistic views. He recently gained attention when ...
25 Nov 2022
Forward Trump hosts Kanye West and prominent antisemite Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago 25 Nov 2022
Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a controversial dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with Kanye West, who has made antisemitic comments, and Nick Fu...
25 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Author Dara Horn on the rise in antisemitism, and why Holocaust museums and Holocaust education won’t stop it 17 Nov 2022
Author Dara Horn discusses the persistence of antisemitism and critiques traditional approaches such as Holocaust museums and education, advocating instead f...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle didn’t say the harshest things about Jews last week — this comedian did 16 Nov 2022
The article reflects on comedian Ari Shaffir’s controversial stand-up special "Jew," comparing it to Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on "Saturday Night Liv...
16 Nov 2022
Forward In race rife with antisemitism, Josh Shapiro becomes Pennsylvania’s next governor 9 Nov 2022
Democrat Josh Shapiro, a Jewish politician, won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race against Republican Doug Mastriano, a candidate associated with Christian ...
9 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'Republicans will take the House': David Frum predicts the U.S. midterms and lays out the stakes for American Jews 8 Nov 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Canadian-born political commentator David Frum discusses the U.S. midterm elections, emphasizing their implications for Ame...
8 Nov 2022
Forward ‘God willing’: Josh Shapiro closes race for Pennsylvania governor with optimism 6 Nov 2022
As Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race heads into its final stretch, Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro gains a significant boost from former President Obama, h...
6 Nov 2022
Tablet We Need to Talk About the Way We Talk About Israel 4 Nov 2022
The author reflects on a moment in Jerusalem where they experienced fear during a rocket attack incident, highlighting the anxiety and dread felt despite bei...
4 Nov 2022
Forward How Paul Newman became the most beautiful boring man in the world 3 Nov 2022
The article explores Paul Newman's memoir, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man," highlighting how Newman, known for playing average yet gorgeous chara...
3 Nov 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E19 - Who exactly are the Black Hebrew Israelites? A deep dive into the world behind the Kyrie Irving antisemitism scandal 3 Nov 2022
NBA star Kyrie Irving recently garnered attention for sharing an antisemitic documentary that promotes conspiracy theories and Black Hebrew Israelite ideolog...
3 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What happened when Jewish summer campers faced Holocaust denier Jim Keegstra’s students on the basketball court? A new graphic novel tells the tale 3 Nov 2022
The episode discusses the efforts of the Jewish community in Alberta to counteract the antisemitic teachings of Jim Keegstra through a unique and ambitious i...
3 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Madness and the Midterms 31 Oct 2022
The text discusses the recent attack on Paul Pelosi and the troubling response to it by individuals seeking political gain. It also touches on polling discre...
31 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Election Countdown 28 Oct 2022
Israeli elections are characterized by familiar routines and potential deadlocks, with candidates scrambling to secure more votes. The upcoming elections in ...
28 Oct 2022
Forward HBO’s documentary on the Tree of Life synagogue shooting arrives as the nation’s eyes are back on antisemitism 27 Oct 2022
HBO has released a documentary titled "A Tree of Life" that explores the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 people lo...
27 Oct 2022
Forward Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitism 25 Oct 2022
Adidas has terminated its partnership with rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, after he made a series of antisemitic statements. The decision follows widespr...
25 Oct 2022
Forward The Nazi history of Adidas, the sportswear giant that took weeks to drop Kanye West over antisemitism 25 Oct 2022
This article delves into the complex history of Adidas, a global sportswear giant with roots entangled in Nazi Germany, as it belatedly severed ties with Kan...
25 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones No Prime Minister 21 Oct 2022
With Israeli politics approaching its fifth election in three and a half years, speculation arises about the potential brevity of Yair Lapid's term as Prime ...
21 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones More Anti-Semitism from the New York Times 20 Oct 2022
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion begins with the potential "Red tsunami" before addressing a New York Times article that accuses Israel of cultura...
20 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the man who digs for dirt on anti-Zionists and antisemites running for public office in Ontario 20 Oct 2022
In this episode, Michael Teper discusses his efforts to uncover anti-Zionist and antisemitic views among candidates in Ontario's municipal elections. He expl...
20 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A deep dive with new Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman, one year after her first election 19 Oct 2022
This episode is a conversation with Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP for Thornhill, reflecting on her first year in office and recent political developments...
19 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones It's October, So There's Anti-Semitism 18 Oct 2022
The podcast discusses recent instances of anti-Semitism related to Kanye West and Donald Trump, along with the ongoing issues of the midterm elections and CO...
18 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Hate, Truth and Denial - with special guest Deborah Lipstadt 14 Oct 2022
In a recent podcast episode, discussions revolved around the rise of far-right legislator Itamar Ben Gvir in Israeli elections, potential impacts of his asce...
14 Oct 2022
Forward Biden to Jewish audience: ‘I probably went to shul more than many of you did’ 30 Sep 2022
At a Rosh Hashanah reception at the White House, President Joe Biden highlighted his longstanding connection with the Jewish community, humorously noting his...
30 Sep 2022
Forward Nazi sympathizer who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to 4 years in prison 22 Sep 2022
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a former Navy contractor and ex-Army reservist who participated in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, has been sentenced t...
22 Sep 2022
Forward PA governor race: Mastriano attacks Shapiro for going to Jewish day school 15 Sep 2022
In the heated Pennsylvania governor race, Republican candidate Doug Mastriano criticized his Democratic opponent, Josh Shapiro, for his Jewish education and ...
15 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 CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Run, hide, defend: This is the new approach to keep Canadian Jews safe over the High Holidays and beyond 14 Sep 2022
This episode delves into how Canadian Jewish communities are enhancing their security measures, particularly during significant times like the High Holidays,...
14 Sep 2022
Forward Josh Shapiro traces bid for Pennsylvania governor to his childhood work for Soviet Jews 31 Aug 2022
Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor, attributes his dedication to public service to his childhood activism in...
31 Aug 2022
Forward AIPAC accused George Soros of undermining American politics. Is that antisemitic? 29 Aug 2022
The recent tweet by AIPAC accusing George Soros of undermining American politics by supporting J Street has sparked debates on whether such statements can be...
29 Aug 2022