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I am begging you all to shut up about the Harry Potter Jew-goblins
5 Jan 2022
The author expresses frustration over the ongoing debate about whether the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic Jewish caricatures. They argue ...
5 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Fighting antisemitism and learning to skate: An interview with Israel's new Canadian ambassador
4 Jan 2022
In this episode, Israel's new ambassador to Canada, Ronen Hoffman, discusses his priorities, including combating antisemitism and fostering economic ties bet...
4 Jan 2022
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In new job, the ‘Anthony Fauci of the New York City Council’ aims to fight COVID and antisemitism
29 Dec 2021
Mark Levine, a seasoned Jewish advocate and health communicator, is set to become the Manhattan Borough President, bringing a focus on combating COVID-19 and...
29 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This kids' book wiped Israel off the map. Now it's wiped off Indigo bookshelves
16 Dec 2021
The controversy surrounding a children's book titled "Amazing Women of the Middle East" which omitted the mention of Israel, labeling it as Palestine, led to...
16 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
Tel Aviv Review
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Jewish Life in the Time of ‘Illiberal Democracy’
13 Dec 2021
Dr. Raphael Vago discusses the impact of Hungary's shift towards illiberal democracy on the country's Jewish community, the largest in central and eastern Eu...
13 Dec 2021
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The prickly reason Mel Gibson will never be canceled
8 Dec 2021
Despite Mel Gibson's history of antisemitism and problematic behavior, he continues to find work in Hollywood due to personal relationships and a philosophy ...
8 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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He lost his parents to the Nazis. Now their names are engraved in a Viennese memorial he helped build
23 Nov 2021
Kurt Yaakov Tutter, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, has successfully spearheaded the creation of the Wall of Names in Vienna to memorialize Austria's 64,44...
23 Nov 2021
Jewish Insider
Alex Edelman’s quest for comedy in unfunny places
23 Nov 2021
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway. Thr...
23 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mezuzahs and sneakers: What two Jewish MPs are bringing on their first day in Parliament
21 Nov 2021
This episode provides a candid discussion with Jewish MPs Ya’ara Saks and Melissa Lantsman as they prepare for their first in-person sessions in Canada's Hou...
21 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Have We Voted Ourselves?
18 Nov 2021
The text discusses various controversial political incidents involving figures such as Paul Gosar, Lauren Boebert, Eric Swalwell, Ilhan Omar, and Kyle Ritten...
18 Nov 2021
Rivkush
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Jared Jackson: How white supremacy rooted itself in mainstream Judaism
15 Nov 2021
Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues, discusses how white supremacy has become embedded in mainstream North American Judaism, not necessarily through o...
15 Nov 2021
Unorthodox
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Returning to Pittsburgh: Ep 292
28 Oct 2021
Returning to Pittsburgh, Unorthodox revisits the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, focusing on the resilience and hope within the Squirrel Hi...
28 Oct 2021
Tablet
Author Eric Zemmour, the French Jewish Trump, Storms to Top of Presidential Polls
21 Oct 2021
Eric Zemmour, a right-wing French Jewish author, has surged to prominence in France's presidential polls, rivaling established political figures like Marine ...
21 Oct 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E20 - Inside the world of competitive cheerleading
14 Oct 2021
Peri Goodman, a cheerleader for the Brock University Badgers, discusses the competitive world of cheerleading, including the dynamics between cheerleaders an...
14 Oct 2021
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Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special
6 Oct 2021
In his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," comedian Dave Chappelle faces criticism for his provocative humor, including a controversial "Space Jews" joke. ...
6 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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When Crime Gets Close to You
5 Oct 2021
The podcast discussion delves into the theme of crime occurring in close proximity to individuals. The speaker recounts being near four violent acts and a ne...
5 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What's it like to be Jewish on Canadian campuses in 2021?
5 Oct 2021
This episode explores the challenges faced by Jewish students on Canadian campuses amid rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, highlighting both the ...
5 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why Avi Benlolo thinks Canada needs a new organization to fight antisemitism
4 Oct 2021
Avi Benlolo has launched the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, a new Canadian think tank aimed at tackling antisemitism and promoting human rights on a global...
4 Oct 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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From Romania, For Cash
4 Oct 2021
Dr. Radu Ioanid, Romanian Ambassador to Israel and a historian of Romanian Jewry, delves into his book "The Ransom of the Jews: The Story of the Extraordinar...
4 Oct 2021
Forward
After the Tree of Life massacre, an inspiring story of a community coming together
30 Sep 2021
Mark Oppenheimer delves into the aftermath of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in his book "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and th...
30 Sep 2021
Forward
The antisemitic conspiracy behind the anti-porn movement
23 Sep 2021
The article explores the complex interplay between antisemitism and the anti-porn movement, highlighting how certain alt-right and evangelical groups perpetu...
23 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Notorious antisemites are fuelling the far right's anti-lockdown protests
20 Sep 2021
Evan Balgord of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network discusses the concerning presence of notorious Canadian antisemites and far-right extremists in the anti-lockd...
20 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How safe are Canada’s Jewish institutions from attacks?
15 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily episode explores the Canadian government's efforts to enhance security at Jewish institutions through an $8 million grant initiative. Featuring...
15 Sep 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Highlights from The CJN's federal debate on Jewish issues
14 Sep 2021
This episode features highlights from The CJN and CIJA's federal election debate, focusing on key issues relevant to the Jewish community in Canada, includin...
14 Sep 2021
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Biden recommits to battling antisemitism in Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis
2 Sep 2021
President Joe Biden, during a Rosh Hashanah Zoom call with rabbis and Jewish leaders, emphasized his administration’s dedication to combating antisemitism an...
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
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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: Remembering Iraq's Farhud and Argentina's AMIA bombing
17 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily revisits two significant events in Jewish history: the Farhud pogrom against Iraqi Jews in 1941 and the unsolved AMIA bombing i...
17 Aug 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Christie Pits Riot: 88 years since Canada’s worst race riot
16 Aug 2021
This episode marks the 88th anniversary of the Christie Pits Riot, the largest race riot in Canadian history, sparked by pro-Nazi sentiments during a Jewish-...
16 Aug 2021
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Porn sites are not removing antisemitic content, watchdog group says
13 Aug 2021
An Israeli watchdog group, Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA), has reported a disturbing trend of antisemitic pornographic content on major adult websites su...
13 Aug 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Edmonton Heritage Festival still celebrates Israel, despite antisemitism and COVID
3 Aug 2021
The episode explores the significance of the Edmonton Heritage Festival, which includes an Israel-themed pavilion organized by the Jewish Federation of Edmon...
3 Aug 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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"I was called a F—ing Jew and shoved into a fence": Why Sam Brody is fighting back
2 Aug 2021
In this episode, Sam Brody discusses his experience of being physically assaulted in a Toronto street in an antisemitic attack that left him visibly shaken a...
2 Aug 2021
Rivkush
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Tyler Samuels: Fighting antisemitism on campus
27 Jul 2021
Tyler Samuels, a recent graduate from the University of Toronto and a vocal member of Canada's Jewish community, addresses the issue of race and antisemitism...
27 Jul 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “Surveilled, Assailed & Curtailed” Edition
22 Jul 2021
In a discussion led by Times of Israel, the focus is on significant topics such as an Israeli company leasing spy software for surveillance, perceptions of I...
22 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Key takeaways from the National Summit on Antisemitism
22 Jul 2021
The National Summit on Antisemitism convened virtually in Canada, bringing together government leaders and Jewish community representatives to discuss concre...
22 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Still demanding justice: 27 years since Argentina’s largest unsolved terror attack
19 Jul 2021
This episode revisits the devastating AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which remains unsolved 27 years later, with suspicions pointing towards Iran a...
19 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Dems Are Not Playing 4-D Chess
15 Jul 2021
The text discusses skepticism regarding the belief that Biden and the Democrats have a masterful plan to pass a $3.5 trillion spending bill. It also question...
15 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Five ways to tackle anti-Semitism
15 Jul 2021
This episode covers the highlights of three significant events held on July 14, focused on combating antisemitism through community input, political action, ...
15 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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TikTok star Josh Zilberberg dishes on his Canadian Jewish roots
14 Jul 2021
This episode features TikTok star Josh Zilberberg, a Canadian Jewish influencer who discusses his unexpected rise to fame and his efforts to address antisemi...
14 Jul 2021
Tablet
Jews Should Not Echo the Claim of ‘Systemic Police Racism’
6 Jul 2021
The article argues against the popular narrative of systemic racism within American policing, suggesting that this perspective is detrimental to both Black c...
6 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Irwin Cotler: Canada needs action, not words, to combat anti-Semitism
14 Jun 2021
Irwin Cotler, a prominent Canadian Jewish human rights lawyer, will lead a newly announced national summit on antisemitism as Canada aims to address rising h...
14 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How London's Jews are helping their Muslim neighbours
9 Jun 2021
The episode discusses the Jewish community's solidarity with their Muslim neighbors after a tragic hate-motivated killing of a Muslim family in London, Ontar...
9 Jun 2021
Unorthodox
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Presenting 'The Deal with Nissim Black'
3 Jun 2021
Nissim Black hosts a compelling conversation with Eve Barlow about Jewish identity and the challenges of navigating anti-Semitism in different cultural conte...
3 Jun 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Back to Normal? - with special guest Bianna Golodryga
28 May 2021
The text discusses ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on global reactions and the prevalence of antisemitic remarks,...
28 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Pandemic’s End
25 May 2021
Positive COVID-19 tests in the United States are declining to historic lows, with deaths and hospitalizations resembling those of a regular flu season, indic...
25 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's the Pick-Your-Own-Topic Show!
24 May 2021
Panelists on a discussion show cover various topics including the comparison between anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, the potential actions of the Biden admin...
24 May 2021
Tablet
Street Violence as a Political Tool
24 May 2021
The article argues that the Democratic Party utilizes street violence as a political tool to consolidate power among its various supporters, much like certai...
24 May 2021
Forward
Opinion | As antisemitism skyrockets, both the left and the right have abandoned U.S. Jews
21 May 2021
In a poignant opinion piece, Sruli Fruchter discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism, particularly following the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the perceived ...
21 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Violence Against Jews and the Democrats’ Complicity
21 May 2021
There is a growing trend of street violence targeting American Jews, which some argue is being encouraged by progressives in the Democratic establishment. De...
21 May 2021