What Matters Now
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Award-winning Israeli film 'Cinema Sabaya' tells story of Jewish and Arab women
23 Dec 2022
"Cinema Sabaya," an Israeli film by Orit Fouks Rotem, explores the lives and interactions between Jewish and Arab women participating in a video workshop, ch...
23 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
Was Josef K. only guilty of the crime of being Jewish?
5 Dec 2022
Orson Welles' film "The Trial," based on Franz Kafka's novel, follows Josef K., played by Anthony Perkins, as he navigates a surreal world of arrest and conf...
5 Dec 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Lawrence, Florence, Shoreview: The Lawrence Morgenstern Shiva
30 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast episode of NTKR, Lawrence Morgenstern, a beloved stand-up comic who recently passed away, is fondly remembered by his longtime partner Ro...
30 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Sean Shapiro became known as the TikTok Traffic Cop—and went viral with video tips to avoid getting tickets
22 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the story of Constable Sean Shapiro, a Toronto police officer who has gained significant popularity by running a Ti...
22 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Don't Mess with Meghan McCain
10 Nov 2022
Meghan McCain discusses midterms, Arizona, and a critic named Keri Lake on a podcast, expressing strong opinions about Lake. For more details, listen to the ...
10 Nov 2022
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Israel's 2023 Oscar entry already feels like it's from another planet
3 Nov 2022
"Cinema Sabaya," Israel's entry for the 2023 Oscars, examines the potential for cultural exchange and understanding among Jewish and Arab women through a fil...
3 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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Go backstage on Tom Stoppard's gripping new Holocaust play, 'Leopoldstadt', with Canadian Broadway star Caissie Levy
31 Oct 2022
Tom Stoppard's Broadway play 'Leopoldstadt' opens to critical acclaim, as it poignantly explores Jewish identity and the Holocaust, with Canadian actress Cai...
31 Oct 2022
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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
What Matters Now
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Nigerian-American filmmaker takes on Sderot and Gaza
14 Oct 2022
Filmmaker Ose Oyamendan spent a decade documenting the unique peace efforts and friendships between residents of Sderot and Gaza in his film "Other Voices." ...
14 Oct 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Too Big To Fail - Again? with special guest Andrew Ross Sorkin
7 Oct 2022
Guest Andrew Ross Sorkin joined hosts Yonit and Jonathan for a discussion on the global economic crisis and its potential impact on the markets, as well as t...
7 Oct 2022
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Is William Shatner’s ‘Life of Awe’ the memoir we need now?
2 Oct 2022
William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...
2 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is ‘Fine’ Good Enough?
19 Sep 2022
The Commentary podcast reviewed Joe Biden's recent interview with CBS 60 Minutes and found it to be mediocre. While Biden didn't make any major missteps, he ...
19 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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50 years after the Munich Olympics, Germany will finally apologize to victims' families—and a Canadian filmmaker has been sharing their story
1 Sep 2022
The episode discusses the formal apology and compensation offered by Germany to the families of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics on...
1 Sep 2022
Forward
'The Patient' is one of the most Jewish shows on television — should it have been more so?
29 Aug 2022
"The Patient," a psychological thriller featuring Steve Carell as the Jewish therapist Dr. Alan Strauss, is highlighted as one of the most authentically Jewi...
29 Aug 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Conversations We Love: Mayim Bialik
26 Aug 2022
In a podcast episode featuring Mayim Bialik, the conversation touches on her experiences as a Zionist in Hollywood, her transition from sitcom star to film d...
26 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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That's a Lot of Money
23 Aug 2022
Matt Continetti discusses a $1.6 billion donation to a new conservative entity aimed at promoting conservative ideas, emphasizing that it falls short compare...
23 Aug 2022
Unorthodox
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Inside and Out: Ep 328
11 Aug 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features Abby Pogrebin discussing her roundtable series "The Minyan," focusing on the diverse identities and experiences of Orthod...
11 Aug 2022
Tel Aviv Review
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The Comedy Network
8 Aug 2022
Matt Sienkiewicz, a professor at Boston College, co-authored a book titled "That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them." In the book, he expl...
8 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Meghan McCain's True View
4 Aug 2022
Meghan McCain discusses Arizona's Republican primary results and shares insights on her departure from "The View" in a revealing interview. The discussion de...
4 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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We visited the set of Adam Sandler’s bat mitzvah movie being filmed in Toronto
3 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the filming of Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,' at Beth Tzedec Synagogue i...
3 Aug 2022
What Matters Now
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Film accelerator turns Israel from high-tech to content nation
3 Aug 2022
New Legend, a pioneering company in Israel, is revolutionizing the financing model for Israeli film and television production. By creating alliances with glo...
3 Aug 2022
Unorthodox
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Funny Girls: Ep. 325
21 Jul 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, producer Michael Uslan discusses the literary significance of comic books and the unique qualities of Batman as a superhero. I...
21 Jul 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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When Yonit Met Joe
15 Jul 2022
President Joe Biden visited Israel and had a busy schedule, including an exclusive televised interview with host Yonit Levi before heading to Jerusalem. The ...
15 Jul 2022
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Over beers, a Hasidic widower challenges our assumptions
1 Jul 2022
"Menashe" is a film based on the true story of a Hasidic widower, Menashe Lustig, struggling to raise his son in a strict religious community that does not a...
1 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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‘Stranger Things' in Ukraine and America
30 Jun 2022
The podcast discussion covers a range of topics, including the upcoming release of the last season of Netflix's popular series "Stranger Things" and its port...
30 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, is banking on blockbusters to recover from COVID and inflation
29 Jun 2022
The episode features an in-depth conversation with Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex, discussing the challenges and strategies of reviving the cinema industry pos...
29 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the real rabbi who starred in Drake’s controversial new music video
20 Jun 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ari Sitnik discusses his unexpected role officiating Drake’s controversial wedding in the singer's new music video. Despite...
20 Jun 2022
Forward
A giant of acting forever changed by the German occupation of his homeland
18 Jun 2022
Jean-Louis Trintignant, the celebrated French actor who passed away at 91, left a complex legacy interwoven with the experiences of Jewish colleagues and Fra...
18 Jun 2022
Forward
'Tehran' gained Glenn Close but lost its Persian flavor
2 Jun 2022
The Israeli thriller "Tehran," now featuring Glenn Close, has arguably lost its cultural depth in its second season. The show, which initially captivated aud...
2 Jun 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Guns, Pride and Power
27 May 2022
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the well-regulated gun culture in Israel compared to the U.S. following a tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. They also touch on the groundb...
27 May 2022
Tablet
“What Is ‘A Year of Saying Kaddish?’”
27 May 2022
Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in sitcoms, neuroscience Ph.D., parenting books author, and observant Jew, discussed her experience mourning her father by ...
27 May 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Coalition Crisis, AIPAC and an Interview with Mayim Bialik
20 May 2022
The latest episode discusses the ongoing coalition crisis in Israel, with PM Bennett facing challenges in maintaining his government's stability, potentially...
20 May 2022
Unorthodox
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Big Bang Slice: Ep. 317
12 May 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik discussing her new film 'As They Made Us,' which delves into Jewish themes and pe...
12 May 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E9 - Barry Levinson's 'The Survivor' shows the traumatic background to Jewish sports heroes
12 May 2022
"The Survivor" by Barry Levinson delves into the story of Harry Haft, a Jewish Auschwitz survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners for survival. The fi...
12 May 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Behind the bread: Melina 'Saucy Soprano' Schein on how she won Wall of Bakers
5 May 2022
In this episode, Melina Schein, also known as the Saucy Soprano, discusses her victory on the TV show "Wall of Bakers" and shares insights into her personal ...
5 May 2022
Tablet
Making the Survivor
28 Apr 2022
"The Survivor" is a film directed by Barry Levinson and based on the true story of Arnot Lembergers, a Jewish man who helped save Jews during the Holocaust w...
28 Apr 2022
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On Al Pacino’s 80th birthday, his secret Jewish history
25 Apr 2022
Al Pacino, known for his iconic portrayals of Italian and Latino characters, also has a lesser-known history of depicting Jewish figures on screen and stage....
25 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Mayim and Yayin
21 Apr 2022
Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory and as the host of Jeopardy!, has ventured into writing and directing with her debut film, As They M...
21 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Mask Chaos, Saudi Chaos, Disney Chaos
20 Apr 2022
The podcast addresses the current issues surrounding confusion regarding mask policies, critiques of the Biden administration's handling of Saudi Arabia, and...
20 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Biden Family Business
8 Apr 2022
In a podcast discussing mainstream media revisionism surrounding Hunter Biden and his uncle, the focus is on what Joe Biden, Hunter's father, might have know...
8 Apr 2022
Bonjour Chai
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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
Promised Podcast
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The “New Worlds & Old” Edition
31 Mar 2022
In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several topics are covered, including the remarkable assembly of foreign ministe...
31 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Are We So Fascinated by the Slap?
29 Mar 2022
The podcast discusses the continued fascination with the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident, questioning if its triviality contributes to the public int...
29 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Servants of the People
23 Mar 2022
In a recent podcast, the discussion centers on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's assertion that she cannot define what it means to be a woman due...
23 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mishpacha Feud: Behind the scenes of this Thornhill family's game show victory
16 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the experience of the Kestelman family from Thornhill, Ontario, as they participated in Family Feud Canada, bringing Jewish representat...
16 Mar 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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"We Have to Win This War"- with special guest Anne Applebaum
11 Mar 2022
As the war in Ukraine heats up, hosts Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum to talk about Zelenskyy, Putin, Bennett, ...
11 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Out of the Dragons' Den and into the fire: Amy Rosen on her 'humiliating' TV debut and new show
3 Mar 2022
Amy Rosen, a Jewish baking entrepreneur, discusses her challenging experience on CBC's Dragons' Den where she faltered over sales figures but found redemptio...
3 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E4 - Inside HBO's 'Winning Time' with writer Jeff Pearlman
1 Mar 2022
"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Mag...
1 Mar 2022