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The “Israel – A Father’s Story” Edition
8 Sep 2022
This episode from Limmud Oz in Melbourne features Noah reflecting on his decision with his wife Susan to move their family from the U.S. to Israel, exploring...
8 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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For the first time ever, Jewish RCMP officers can now wear kippot on duty
8 Sep 2022
This episode discusses the significant policy change by the RCMP to allow Jewish officers to wear kippot while on duty, a move driven by advocacy from B'nai ...
8 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Vancouver's Jews are fundraising one of the most expensive Jewish building projects in Canadian history
7 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily explores the immense $450 million Jewish community center project, JWest, in Vancouver, which promises to greatly expand community resources ov...
7 Sep 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Shul is Such a Drag
1 Sep 2022
The text discusses a variety of Jewish topics, including a follow-up on the role of day schools in 2022 with Yehuda Kurtzer from the Shalom Hartman Institute...
1 Sep 2022
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In flooded Jackson, a synagogue makes bat mitzvah disaster plans
1 Sep 2022
Beth Israel Congregation, Jackson, Mississippi's sole synagogue, is adapting to ongoing water crises and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change...
1 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Industry watchdog urges Benjamin's funeral home 'do the right thing for grieving families'—or risk losing their license
29 Aug 2022
This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...
29 Aug 2022
Forward
After 87 years, Montana Jews reclaim their landmark synagogue
26 Aug 2022
The landmark synagogue Temple Emanu-El in Helena, Montana, has returned to Jewish ownership after being sold during the Great Depression. This achievement is...
26 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Steve Kornacki on the Big Momentum Shift
26 Aug 2022
Political-data analyst Steve Kornacki discusses the significant shift in the direction of the 2022 elections on a podcast, analyzing the reasons behind this ...
26 Aug 2022
Bonjour Chai
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The People of the Pocketbook
25 Aug 2022
In a recent editorial meeting by The Canadian Jewish News (CJN), the staff discussed Jewish education, pondering if children enjoy it, receive a superior edu...
25 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Death doesn’t take a holiday: Remembering some significant deaths in Jewish Canada from summer 2022
24 Aug 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the lives and contributions of six notable Canadian Jews who passed away in the summer of 2022. Through these stori...
24 Aug 2022
Tel Aviv Review
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Multi-Layered Palestinian Presence
22 Aug 2022
Dr. Andreas Hackl, an anthropologist at the University of Edinburgh, explores the multi-layered Palestinian presence in Jewish Tel Aviv in his book "The Invi...
22 Aug 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Hole-y Sheet
19 Aug 2022
Joanna Halpern Zisman, a software engineer from Toronto, created Yente over the Rainbow, the first dating site for LGBTQAI+ Jews in 2017. The site aims to he...
19 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Night to Remember
17 Aug 2022
The podcast delves into various themes such as friendship, principle, conflict, and the recent primary loss of Liz Cheney in Wyoming. The discussion looks at...
17 Aug 2022
What Matters Now
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'Just like in the movies,' say Israeli counselors of US sleep-away camp
17 Aug 2022
Israeli camp counselors Halleli Busheri and Tair Offir discuss their experiences working at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, highlighting the cultural exchange and...
17 Aug 2022
Jewish Insider
In NY-10, Dan Goldman receives both NYTimes and Hasidic backing
17 Aug 2022
Dan Goldman, known for his role in Trump's first impeachment, has gained notable endorsements in his campaign for New York's 10th Congressional District, inc...
17 Aug 2022
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Sean Patrick Maloney locks in Jewish support in competitive reelection bid for upstate New York seat
16 Aug 2022
In his reelection campaign, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney is keenly focusing on securing Jewish support, particularly in Rockland County's Hasidic comm...
16 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: At nearly 80 years old, Gary Averbach is trekking 1,000km across Canada for cancer research
15 Aug 2022
The episode features Gary Averbach, a 79-year-old real estate mogul and philanthropist from Vancouver, as he completes a 1,000km trek from Calgary to Vancouv...
15 Aug 2022
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Nadler and Maloney trade barbs at Jewish forum
11 Aug 2022
The article examines a heated exchange between Democratic Representatives Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney at a Jewish forum before New York's primary electi...
11 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Comeback
10 Aug 2022
The text discusses how the Biden administration presents the narrative that inflation is at 0%, while highlighting Donald Trump's narrative of persecution as...
10 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: Meet the woman at the centre of Jewish life in Abu Dhabi: Canada's ambassador
10 Aug 2022
This episode highlights Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, who has significantly influenced Jewish life in the UAE, particularly following the A...
10 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Mar-A-Lago Goat Rodeo
9 Aug 2022
In a recent podcast episode titled "The Mar-A-Lago Goat Rodeo," the discussion revolves around the FBI search at Mar-A-Lago, raising concerns about overreach...
9 Aug 2022
Forward
Your favorite NBA player probably practices at a Jewish school
5 Aug 2022
Top-tier NBA players, including stars like James Harden and LeBron James, have been spotted practicing at Jewish high schools in Los Angeles such as Shalheve...
5 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is the GOP Going to Blow It?
5 Aug 2022
Matt Continetti discusses the GOP's current challenges in his piece "The GOP Summer Swoon," highlighting concerns such as Republican Senate nominees falling ...
5 Aug 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Shattering Glass and Breaking Stereotypes
5 Aug 2022
The Bonjour Chai team dedicates an episode to the discussion of interfaith marriage, exploring varying viewpoints within Judaism on the matter. Reform rabbis...
5 Aug 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What’s the Matter with Kansas?
3 Aug 2022
Eliana Johnson and Eli Lake discuss recent events, including the Republican primary elections and Kansas rejecting an abortion ban ballot initiative. They al...
3 Aug 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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For nearly 40 years, Benjamin’s funeral home foundation has been keeping 10% of charity donations—until a family sued
2 Aug 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner covers the legal battle between the Zisman family and Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel over undisclosed admini...
2 Aug 2022
Tel Aviv Review
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The Left Behind
1 Aug 2022
Avi Dabush, a veteran social activist and Meretz politician, delves into the roots of social inequalities in Israel in his new semi-autobiographical book, "T...
1 Aug 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Definitely Not the Mafia
28 Jul 2022
Rabbi Saul Emanuel, executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal and head of Montreal Kosher (MK), discusses the high cost of kosher meat a...
28 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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At nearly 80 years old, Gary Averbach is trekking 1,000km across Canada for cancer research
28 Jul 2022
On this episode of The CJN Daily, Gary Averbach discusses his personal journey walking 1,000 kilometers across Canada to honor a promise to his late cousin a...
28 Jul 2022
Rivkush
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Jews are a multicultural people. Loolwa Khazzoom wants our spaces to reflect that
27 Jul 2022
Loolwa Khazzoom has been a longstanding advocate for recognizing the multicultural nature of the Jewish people since the 1990s. Through initiatives like the ...
27 Jul 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Return of the COVID Psychos
26 Jul 2022
The podcast discusses Anthony Fauci's recent media appearances and a controversial article in The New York Times that suggests reverting to pre-2020 living. ...
26 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Go behind the scenes of Zach Hyman's very Jewish charity golf tournament
26 Jul 2022
This episode highlights NHL star Zach Hyman's involvement in philanthropy through his celebrity golf tournament aimed at raising funds for Jewish Federations...
26 Jul 2022
Tel Aviv Review
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Out of Africa
25 Jul 2022
Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist at Hebrew University, explores the hybrid identity of Israelis of Ethiopian origin in her book Generations of Hope, focus...
25 Jul 2022
Bonjour Chai
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The Hillels are Alive with the Sound of Wedding Music
21 Jul 2022
Hillel Montreal's integration into Federation CJA's GenMTL program led to some challenges, with students feeling alienated due to a perceived focus on pro-Is...
21 Jul 2022
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In Satmar Williamsburg, even the Legos wear yarmulkes
21 Jul 2022
In Williamsburg's Satmar Hasidic community, toy stores like Toys 2 Discover offer a unique glimpse into the community's lifestyle and values. The toys, rangi...
21 Jul 2022
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Ilhan’s Country
21 Jul 2022
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent Somali American politician, faced booing from some members of the Somali community during a public event at the Target Center, h...
21 Jul 2022
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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
Bonjour Chai
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Putting the 'Oy' in Cowboy
14 Jul 2022
The Calgary Stampede is highlighted as more than just a cowboy festival, emphasizing its role in bringing Albertans together for various activities. In a Bon...
14 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Yukon’s tiny Jewish community is surviving the worst wildfires in a generation
14 Jul 2022
Yukon's Jewish community of 38 people, led by Rick Karp, is facing the challenge of surviving the region's worst wildfires in decades, while working to estab...
14 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This 80-year-old Montrealer just celebrated her bat mitzvah for the first time
12 Jul 2022
Ruth Cooperstock celebrated her bat mitzvah at the age of 80, becoming the oldest Canadian woman to achieve this milestone as part of a Reconstructionist Jud...
12 Jul 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E12 - Go for gelt: Canada's hockey teams have high hopes for a groundbreaking Maccabiah Games
11 Jul 2022
Canada is gearing up for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel with a delegation of 600 staff and athletes, including hockey teams that have high hopes for succ...
11 Jul 2022
Bonjour Chai
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None is Not Enough
7 Jul 2022
Younger generations are donating less than their parents, prompting Jewish organizations in Canada to engage younger donors differently. The Canadian expansi...
7 Jul 2022
Forward
Jewish congressman from Highland Park is ‘holding on to the anger’ to act on gun control
6 Jul 2022
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat and Jewish representative of the area, is channeli...
6 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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A new philanthropic initiative asks wealthy Canadians to donate half their posthumous charitable givings to Jewish causes—but the uptake is slow
5 Jul 2022
The Jewish Future Pledge asks wealthy Jews to allocate 50% of their testamentary charitable donations to Jewish causes but has found limited uptake in Canada...
5 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Camp Kadimah just reopened for its 79th year. Meet the family who's been there for 77 of them
4 Jul 2022
The episode features a nostalgic look at Camp Kadimah in Nova Scotia through the experiences of the Conter-Abramsky family, with four generations having atte...
4 Jul 2022
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Business-funded Super PAC claims victory over AOC-backed candidates in NY primaries
1 Jul 2022
In recent New York primaries, a business-funded Super PAC known as Common Sense New Yorkers claimed success after most candidates backed by Rep. Alexandria O...
1 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
Bonjour Chai
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As Canadian as Possible, Under the Circumstances
30 Jun 2022
The podcast "As Canadian as Possible, Under the Circumstances" celebrates Canada Day with a focus on Canadian Jewish life. It features interviews with an Isr...
30 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Despite shattered goodwill, El Al could return to Toronto next spring, expert predicts
30 Jun 2022
This episode discusses the impacts of El Al's decision to suspend its direct flights from Toronto to Tel Aviv, a move prompted by COVID-19 disruptions but cr...
30 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN Daily Dead Beat, Part Deux
27 Jun 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily honors influential Canadian Jews who have passed recently, highlighting their impactful lives with stories and contributions to...
27 Jun 2022