The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why aren’t police doing more to stop antisemitic speech in Canada?
13 Nov 2023
Police in Montreal are adjusting their tactics to better protect the Jewish community following recent antisemitic incidents, including attacks on schools an...
13 Nov 2023
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Why Don Samuels believes he can beat Ilhan Omar in 2024 rematch
12 Nov 2023
Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member, is planning to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar once again in 2024 after coming close to defeating her in 202...
12 Nov 2023
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Gunshots at Montreal Jewish schools as McGill U braces for a pro-Palestinian rally advertised with images of broken glass
9 Nov 2023
In Montreal, gunshots were fired at two Jewish schools as incidents of antisemitic violence rise. No one was injured in the early morning attacks on Yeshiva ...
9 Nov 2023
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Rep. Tlaib’s Israel-Hamas statements were offensive. Censuring her was even worse
8 Nov 2023
Rep. Rashida Tlaib's controversial statements regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked significant backlash, yet her censure by the U.S. House is arg...
8 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jewish university students talk about recently rising antisemitism at school
8 Nov 2023
Jewish university students in Canada are facing a surge in antisemitism on campus, including death threats, removal of mezuzot, and anti-Israel rhetoric in l...
8 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A security expert says this isn't the time to take your mezuzahs down in fear
7 Nov 2023
Amid rising antisemitic incidents in Canada following the recent Hamas attack in Israel, including threats, damaged mezuzot, and violence, concerns about Jew...
7 Nov 2023
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Some Jews are taking down their mezuzahs due to antisemitism. Some non-Jews are putting them up.
3 Nov 2023
In response to rising antisemitic incidents globally, such as the attack on a Jewish family in California, a growing number of Jews are reconsidering the vis...
3 Nov 2023
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Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Isaac Mizrahi say TikTok ‘not safe for Jewish users’
2 Nov 2023
A group of prominent figures, including Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, and Isaac Mizrahi, have addressed a letter to TikTok expressing concerns about the safety...
2 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Where Are the Cops? Where?
2 Nov 2023
The podcast discusses the unresolved murder of Samantha Woll, examining the Detroit police's quick dismissal of it as a hate crime without providing a clear ...
2 Nov 2023
Call Me Back
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Antisemitism. Everywhere.
1 Nov 2023
This episode of Call Me Back, featuring Yossi Klein Halevi, delves into the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7th attack on Israel...
1 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel’s new envoy on antisemitism has harsh words for Canada after its abstention in a UN vote on the war with Hamas
1 Nov 2023
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's new Special Envoy on Combatting Antisemitism, criticized Canada's abstention in a recent UN vote on the Israel-Hamas war as "wo...
1 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Influence of Hamas and the Grief of Jews
31 Oct 2023
The podcast discusses the influence of Hamas's PR strategy, ways for the Jewish community to protect itself, and the question of whether Jews should respond ...
31 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Hey, Jewish Organizations: Stop Telling Jews to Hide
30 Oct 2023
The podcast criticizes Jewish organizations for advising Jews to hide in response to threats, citing the recent closure of a kosher dining hall at Cornell Un...
30 Oct 2023
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Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan sues ADL, Wiesenthal Center for $4.8 billion
27 Oct 2023
Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, has filed a $4.8 billion lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, cl...
27 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Going After Jews After Jews Are Slaughtered
27 Oct 2023
The podcast explores how the distinction between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism has been blurred as Jews worldwide are targeted following a massacre of Jews....
27 Oct 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Israel At War: Week III - with Shimrit Meir
27 Oct 2023
In a discussion on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas three weeks into the war, Shimrit Meir, a former adviser to Naftali Bennett, speaks with Yon...
27 Oct 2023
Bonjour Chai
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This Land is My Land
27 Oct 2023
The live taping of Bonjour Chai discusses the challenges of media consumption in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting how different ...
27 Oct 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E16 - Team Israel made Kevin Youkilis understand why representation matters—and the Hamas attack cemented it
26 Oct 2023
Kevin Youkilis, a Jewish MLB star, has recently become more outspoken about Jewish pride and resilience in the face of antisemitism following a Hamas attack ...
26 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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The Oldest Hatred... Post-October 7 - with Ritchie Torres, Michal Cotler Wunsh & Ethan Missner
25 Oct 2023
The episode delves into the rise of antisemitism post-October 7, examining how events have intensified debates around antisemitism versus anti-Zionism and th...
25 Oct 2023
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What the end of the Purim story teaches us about Israel’s war against Hamas
24 Oct 2023
In a reflection on the end of the Purim story, Josh Katz discusses discomfort among some liberal Jews with the concept of Jewish strength and power, particul...
24 Oct 2023
Jewish Insider
Post-Oct. 7, Jewish life on campus requires extra security to keep students safe
24 Oct 2023
In response to the escalating antisemitic sentiment after the October 7 attack in southern Israel, Jewish campus organizations across the United States have ...
24 Oct 2023
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The 'godfather of human rights' criticized Israeli 'apartheid' — now he's calling out the left for making excuses for Hamas
23 Oct 2023
Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, known for labeling Israel's occupation of the West Bank as apartheid, has faced backlash and s...
23 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You Have to Listen to This Podcast Today
23 Oct 2023
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's envoy for combatting global anti-Semitism, is featured in a significant podcast that is highly recommended for listeners. The d...
23 Oct 2023
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Alex Bregman, Ryan Braun and other Jewish MLB stars call on fans to support Israel
20 Oct 2023
Nineteen Jewish Major League Baseball players and coaches, including Alex Bregman, Ryan Braun, and others associated with Team Israel, have released a video ...
20 Oct 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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CBC News explains why they can't call Hamas 'terrorists'
19 Oct 2023
The CBC, a government-funded news organization, faced criticism for advising its journalists not to use the terms "terrorists" or "terrorism" without attribu...
19 Oct 2023
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World Jewish Congress head Ron Lauder threatens to pull University of Pennsylvania funding, citing antisemitism
18 Oct 2023
Ronald Lauder, head of the World Jewish Congress and a prominent philanthropist, threatened to withdraw funding from the University of Pennsylvania due to ac...
18 Oct 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sheds tears during visit to London Jewish school
17 Oct 2023
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, accompanied by her ministerial team, visited Menorah High School for Girls in London to show solidarity amid heightened a...
17 Oct 2023
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‘I pray for those families’: Pope Francis calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages
12 Oct 2023
Pope Francis, once again addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict, has called for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. While emphasizing Israel's right...
12 Oct 2023
Jewish Insider
‘Angry,’ hurt,’ ‘betrayed’: Jewish students grapple with lack of support on campuses
12 Oct 2023
Jewish students at American universities are feeling hurt and betrayed by the lack of support on campuses in the wake of recent Hamas attacks on Israel. Many...
12 Oct 2023
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Sydney government apologizes for pro-Palestinian protest that included ‘gas the Jews’ chants
11 Oct 2023
The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, issued an apology to the Jewish community for the anti-Semitic chants witnessed during a pro-Palestinian protest...
11 Oct 2023
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In wake of attack on Israel, Biden will join WH roundtable with Jewish leaders to discuss Israel
11 Oct 2023
President Joe Biden plans to attend a White House roundtable with Jewish leaders to discuss the recent Hamas attack on Israel and efforts to combat antisemit...
11 Oct 2023
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Democratic House candidate clarifies 'regrettable' tweet about McCarthy and Hasidic leaders
4 Oct 2023
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones found himself in hot water after a now-deleted tweet regarding a meeting between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Ha...
4 Oct 2023
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The chaos is the point: Matt Gaetz and the mainstreaming of conspiracy, xenophobia and antisemitism
4 Oct 2023
The article examines the political antics of Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting his role in the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his history of ...
4 Oct 2023
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Mexico's Sheinbaum wore a rosary at an event. Is that kosher?
29 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish candidate for president in Mexico, faced criticism for wearing a rosary necklace at a campaign event, leading to accusations of i...
29 Sep 2023
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What you do when your sister is being held by a terrorist cell in Iraq
29 Sep 2023
Emma Tsurkov's sister, Elizabeth, a graduate student at Princeton, was abducted by Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq in March. Emma has been tirelessly working to sec...
29 Sep 2023
Jewish Insider
Israel’s new antisemitism envoy primed for battle in ‘ongoing war’
28 Sep 2023
Michal Cotler-Wunsh has been appointed as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, a role reflecting the global rise in antisemitism and the need f...
28 Sep 2023
Rivkush
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Does Canada really need another organization to 'combat anti-Jewish hatred'? Daniel Koren thinks so
27 Sep 2023
Daniel Koren, a former member of various Jewish organizations in Canada, has founded a new group called Allied Voices for Israel to combat anti-Jewish hatred...
27 Sep 2023
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Fawning Netanyahu defends Musk against antisemitism allegations
18 Sep 2023
During a recent visit to the U.S., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk against allegations of antisemitism, despite Musk's contentio...
18 Sep 2023
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'I have your back' Biden says on Rosh Hashanah call to Jewish leaders
15 Sep 2023
Ahead of the High Holidays, President Joe Biden reassured American Jews of his commitment to combat antisemitism and ensure their safety during a virtual cal...
15 Sep 2023
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'Jewish Space Lasers': New book explores why antisemites hate the Rothschilds
14 Sep 2023
Mike Rothschild's new book, "Jewish Space Lasers," delves into the historical roots of why conspiracy theorists have long targeted the Rothschild family as s...
14 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai
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X-Rated Antisemitism
7 Sep 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Twitter CEO Elon Musk engaged in a heated online dispute over accusations of increased antisemitism on the platform sinc...
7 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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As the 'Freedom Convoy' trial begins, reflections on the Canadian Jews who supported the movement
6 Sep 2023
The 'Freedom Convoy' trial has commenced, focusing on leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The movement, which divided Canadian society, also received mixed...
6 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The pursuit of unity is a religious ideal we must not forsake
1 Sep 2023
Rabbi Doron Perez, author of "The Jewish State: From Opposition to Opportunity," emphasizes the importance of Jewish unity as a religious ideal, particularly...
1 Sep 2023
Sources
Privilege & Vulnerability: Identity, Context, & Perceptions of Antisemitism in America
21 Aug 2023
This article examines the complex interpretations and perceptions of antisemitism in America, highlighting how different sociocultural backgrounds influence ...
21 Aug 2023
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Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy beats up online troll who supports Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes
19 Aug 2023
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy, known for embracing his Jewish identity, took on an online troll, Ben, a supporter of Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, in a fil...
19 Aug 2023
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Can Borscht Belt history revive Catskills tourism?
18 Aug 2023
The Borscht Belt resorts, once a thriving hub of Jewish vacation culture in the Catskills, have been revitalized through a new trail of historical markers, h...
18 Aug 2023
Unorthodox
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Entering Elul: Ep. 375
17 Aug 2023
In episode 375 of Unorthodox, the focus is on entering the month of Elul, the period preceding the High Holidays where introspection is key. Rabbi Dovid Bash...
17 Aug 2023
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A dispute over fake IDs led a teen to accuse a 5-star hotel of Holocaust denial — and rope in Drake
11 Aug 2023
The Mark Hotel in New York City is embroiled in a legal battle with Theodore Weintraub, a 19-year-old from a wealthy Jewish family, following his allegations...
11 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Abortion, a Special Election, and 2024
8 Aug 2023
In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on a special election in Ohio that serves as a barometer for public sentiments on abortion rights. The podcast al...
8 Aug 2023
Jewish Insider
‘I want people to get along’: James McBride on the Black-Jewish neighborhood in his new novel
8 Aug 2023
In James McBride's new novel, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," he creates a fictional neighborhood, Chicken Hill, where the Black and Jewish communities i...
8 Aug 2023