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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones It’s been a year since Canada’s national antisemitism summit. What has been accomplished? 25 Jul 2022
One year after Canada's first National Summit on Antisemitism, there is a mixed assessment of progress; while legislative advancements have been made, such a...
25 Jul 2022
Forward Kentucky GOP group blames hacker for calling new US firearms regulator part of a ‘Jewish junta’ 18 Jul 2022
Steve Dettelbach's recent confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives sparked controversy when a Kentucky GOP group ...
18 Jul 2022
Forward The ADL has lost sight of its mission and turned partisan 18 Jul 2022
The article critiques the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) under CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, arguing that it has shifted from its original mission of combating anti...
18 Jul 2022
Forward Why did a former Oath Keeper leave over Holocaust denialism? Because of his Jewish family. 14 Jul 2022
Jason Van Tatenhove, a former spokesman for the far-right Oath Keepers militia, testified to the January 6 Committee about his departure from the group due t...
14 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Jewish organizations are outraged over 'bizarre' Montreal court case putting the Holocaust on trial 13 Jul 2022
This episode discusses the trial of Gabriel Sohier Chaput, a neo-Nazi charged with inciting hatred against Jews, which shockingly turned into a debate about ...
13 Jul 2022
Forward ‘Against a wall’: Boston’s Jewish leftists conflicted by BDS map 21 Jun 2022
The Mapping Project, a controversial map identifying Boston entities linked to Israeli activities, has sparked division among Jewish leftists and broader out...
21 Jun 2022
Forward Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano once likened gun control to Nazi policies before the Holocaust 1 Jun 2022
Douglas Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, has sparked controversy by comparing proposed gun control measures to Nazi disarmament p...
1 Jun 2022
Forward The Buffalo shooter murdered Black people. His screed also oppresses Jews. Here's what it says. 17 May 2022
In the aftermath of the tragic Buffalo mass shooting that targeted Black Americans, the attacker's hate-filled manifesto revealed a deep-seated antisemitic i...
17 May 2022
Forward What is the great replacement theory and what does it say about Jews? 16 May 2022
The article explores the rise of the great replacement theory, a conspiracy theory claiming that elites, often identified as Jews, are orchestrating demograp...
16 May 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Plan B from Olam ha-Ba 12 May 2022
Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in Canada's pro-choice movement, fought for safe abortions in a once-restrictive system, endurin...
12 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'If they could kill him, they would': Jewish couple who stopped a hate crime in Montreal speak out 10 May 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily focuses on a hate crime witnessed by a Jewish couple in Montreal, where a Jewish man carrying an Israeli flag was attacked. The...
10 May 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Ilana is Significantly Younger than Israel 5 May 2022
Rhonda Lenton, the president of York University, discusses the balancing act of addressing tensions between Jewish and Palestinian student groups on campus, ...
5 May 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones What’s the Market for Madness? 2 May 2022
Kentucky State University Professor Wilfred Reilly discusses in his new piece about how Democrats have turned neurosis into a political brand in the context ...
2 May 2022
Forward Nazi collaborator monuments in Denmark 28 Apr 2022
Lev Golinkin investigates the controversial memorialization of Nazi collaborators in Denmark, focusing on the memorial for the Free Corps Denmark in Ans. The...
28 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Tory MP claims Liberals "stole" his Holocaust denial bill—and watered it down 26 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the controversy surrounding two Holocaust denial bills being debated in Canadian parliament: one by Conservative MP...
26 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canada might ban Holocaust denial. Here's why that probably won't curtail antisemitism 18 Apr 2022
This episode discusses Canada's proposed legislation to criminalize Holocaust denial and the potential implications for antisemitism and free speech. Belle J...
18 Apr 2022
Forward Tennessee Republican: Let the homeless be inspired by Hitler, whose life ‘got him in the history books’ 14 Apr 2022
In a Tennessee legislative session, State Senator Frank Niceley controversially invoked Adolf Hitler as an example of overcoming homelessness and achieving h...
14 Apr 2022
Jewish Insider ‘Un heroe’: How a U.S. Marine saved lives after Buenos Aires Israeli embassy bombing in 1992 13 Apr 2022
In 1992, a U.S. Marine officer, B.G. Willison Jr., became an unintentional hero during the terrorist bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires. At 23, W...
13 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why are so many campus student unions voting on BDS motions this year? 12 Apr 2022
This episode explores the increased incidence of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) motions on Canadian university campuses, engaging with activists and st...
12 Apr 2022
Jewish Insider Steve Irwin is familiar with unfamiliar territory 4 Apr 2022
Steve Irwin, a prominent Jewish attorney and Democratic activist from Pittsburgh, decided to run for Congress in Pennsylvania's newly drawn 12th Congressiona...
4 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones The Boy Who Cried Wolf 31 Mar 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai discusses the latest statistical findings on hate crimes targeting Jews, highlighting potential disparities in reporting across ...
31 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E6 - Why is there still so much antisemitism in wrestling? 30 Mar 2022
In a recent episode of Menschwarmers, a discussion on the persistent issue of antisemitism in wrestling with journalist David Bixenspan highlighted examples ...
30 Mar 2022
Forward Jewish groups pleased with Biden budget that boosts funding for security grants 29 Mar 2022
President Joe Biden's 2023 budget proposal, which allocates $360 million to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, has been welcomed by Jewish American organi...
29 Mar 2022
Sources Why Addressing Antisemitism Requires Fighting for Justice 25 Mar 2022
The article addresses the complex relationship between antisemitism and justice, highlighting how antisemitism is used as a political tool across varying con...
25 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'It really hurts': Dutch Jewish leader Ruben Vis strikes back at explosive new Anne Frank book 17 Mar 2022
In this episode, Dutch Jewish leader Ruben Vis criticizes a controversial book by Canadian writer Rosemary Sullivan, which claims a Dutch Jewish notary betra...
17 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E5 - Now is a wild time to be a Jewish soccer fan 16 Mar 2022
Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Chelsea F.C., known for combating antisemitism in sports, faces scrutiny for his ties to Russian President Putin a...
16 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Ongoing rash of Nazi symbols in Canadian schools is a 'contagion', expert warns 7 Mar 2022
The episode addresses a recent surge in antisemitic incidents, notably Nazi salutes and swastikas, in Toronto schools, which Professor Barbara Perry describe...
7 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Swastikas drawn and coins thrown: This is life for Jewish high school students 2 Mar 2022
In this episode, Ottawa student Talia Freedhoff discusses the pervasive antisemitism encountered by Jewish high school students, highlighting issues like swa...
2 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones An Ottawa family builds bridges between Ukrainians and Jews—now, more than ever 1 Mar 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the efforts of 77-year-old historian Alti Rodal and her husband to foster understanding between Jewish and Ukrainian c...
1 Mar 2022
Tablet The Killing Fields of Ukraine 23 Feb 2022
Between 1918 and 1921, during the Russian and Bolshevik invasion of independent Ukraine, over 1,000 anti-Jewish riots and attacks, known as pogroms, occurred...
23 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 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
Forward NY Jewish councilwoman urges forceful response to rise in antisemitism 10 Feb 2022
Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City councilwoman, urges her fellow elected officials to speak out more forcefully against the rising tide of antisemitism in ...
10 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 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
Forward Opinion | Appeal to ADL chief: It’s time for you to call to reinstate Whoopi 8 Feb 2022
Rabbi Tamar Manasseh of Chicago appeals to Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to reconsider his stance on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from 'The ...
8 Feb 2022
Forward At Lipstadt’s long-delayed confirmation hearing, Republicans double down on holding it up 8 Feb 2022
Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications ...
8 Feb 2022
Jewish Insider Josh Shapiro’s open Pennsylvania primary lane 8 Feb 2022
Josh Shapiro, a Jewish politician with a track record of holding moderate and practical stances, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for Pennsylva...
8 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Quakin' Whoopi 2 Feb 2022
The podcast discusses Whoopi Goldberg's dismissal of the racial component of the Holocaust and the Anti-Defamation League's response to her comments. It delv...
2 Feb 2022
Forward Whoopi Goldberg says ‘The Holocaust isn’t about race’ 1 Feb 2022
Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy on "The View" by asserting that the Holocaust "isn't about race," but about "man's inhumanity to man," distinguishing bet...
1 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'Who cares' about swastikas in the trucker convoy, group's Jewish spokesperson asks 31 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily episode discusses the controversy surrounding the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa, where swastikas were displayed, and the reaction from the J...
31 Jan 2022
Forward Investigation: Some 1,500 statues and streets honor Nazis around the world — including in Germany and the U.S. 27 Jan 2022
Lev Golinkin's investigation reveals that approximately 1,500 monuments and street names around the world are dedicated to Nazis and their collaborators, wit...
27 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why Emma Cunningham quit the Ontario NDP over antisemitism 27 Jan 2022
Emma Cunningham, a former volunteer for the Ontario NDP and a critic of antisemitism within the party, resigned after the nomination of Steve Parish, who pre...
27 Jan 2022
Forward Schumer launches ‘major push’ to double funding for security grants in wake of Texas synagogue attack 26 Jan 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is spearheading an initiative to double government funding for security grants to nonprofits, including religious instit...
26 Jan 2022
Forward A complete list of every time RFK Jr. has compared vaccine mandates to the Holocaust 25 Jan 2022
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of comparing vaccine mandates to the Holocaust, with instances dating back to 2015 where he used strong language like "ho...
25 Jan 2022
Forward ‘None of us can hide’: RFK Jr. uses Holocaust analogy in speech at anti-vaccine mandate rally 24 Jan 2022
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaking at an anti-vaccine mandate rally in Washington, utilized Holocaust-related analogies, equating modern technological and gover...
24 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Jewish public servants are calling out antisemitism in Ottawa's corridors of power 24 Jan 2022
The episode discusses the persistent issue of antisemitism in Canada's civil service, despite historical progress in diversity. Members of the Jewish Public ...
24 Jan 2022
Call Me Back headphones Anti-Semitism’s Enablers with Bret Stephens of The New York Times 21 Jan 2022
This episode of Call Me Back examines the growing and evolving nature of antisemitism, particularly in light of the recent hostage incident at a Texas synago...
21 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Public Safety Minister pledges to move ‘urgently’ to speed up funds for Canadian Jewish institutions 19 Jan 2022
The episode focuses on Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino's response to the hostage crisis in Texas and his subsequent commitment to enhance security ...
19 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canadian institutions brace themselves after the Colleyville hostage situation 17 Jan 2022
The episode discusses the aftermath of the Colleyville hostage situation in Texas on Canadian Jewish communities, focusing on security concerns and responses...
17 Jan 2022
Forward Biden yanks Trump appointee who spoke to white supremacists from commission that monitors Holocaust sites 17 Jan 2022
President Joe Biden has removed Darren Beattie, a controversial appointee of former President Donald Trump, from the Commission for the Preservation of Ameri...
17 Jan 2022