Bonjour Chai
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The First Annual Great Canadian Seder
14 Apr 2022
The First Annual Great Canadian Seder was a Passover event that featured stories from 20 prominent Canadians discussing the meaning of freedom. Guests includ...
14 Apr 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “With Great Freedom” Edition
14 Apr 2022
In the "With Great Freedom Edition" discussion, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Linda Gradstein explore three significant topics including the repercussions o...
14 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform community kicks off with a virtual seder
13 Apr 2022
This episode discusses the establishment of Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform Jewish community, led by Rabbi N. Siritsky, which aims to connect unaffiliate...
13 Apr 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Increasing Desperation of the Bidenites
12 Apr 2022
The podcast discusses the desperate measures being taken by the Biden administration in response to inflation and economic crisis, questioning their effectiv...
12 Apr 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Rabbi Aaron Levy
10 Apr 2022
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on t...
10 Apr 2022
Forward
How one trailblazing rabbi is fighting racism in the Reconstructionist movement
6 Apr 2022
Rabbi Sandra Lawson is spearheading efforts to tackle racism within the Reconstructionist movement, serving as the inaugural director of racial diversity, eq...
6 Apr 2022
Jewish History Uncensored
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#83 - Understanding the Broad Impact of Rav Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל
5 Apr 2022
In this episode, the discussion focuses on the wide-reaching impact of Rav Chaim Kanievsky within Israeli Jewry, examining what made him special and why his ...
5 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Demand for food donations keeps spiking as Canadians enter their third pandemic Passover
5 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the increasing demand for Passover food donations in Canadian Jewish communities as the pandemic persists into its t...
5 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The new mahjong cards are arriving: Will the pandemic mean another lost winter for players?
30 Mar 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mahjong enthusiasts, particularly within the Jewish Canadian community, as the...
30 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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'It is hard not to be moved to tears': A Canadian doctor describes volunteering at a Ukrainian pop-up medical clinic
29 Mar 2022
Dr. Daniel Kollek, a Canadian Jewish ER physician, describes his emotional experience providing medical aid to Ukrainian refugees, drawing parallels between ...
29 Mar 2022
Forward
Ryan Turell dishes on his YU years and NBA prospects
28 Mar 2022
Ryan Turell, a remarkable basketball talent from Yeshiva University (YU), is aiming to break barriers as the first Sabbath-observant Jew in the NBA. His form...
28 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Blankets and Bedding
24 Mar 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar discuss the inefficacy of certain humanitarian aid approaches during the U...
24 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Our family has lost its voice': Hear stories of the life and accomplishments of Julia Koschitzky
24 Mar 2022
This episode of "The CJN Daily" pays tribute to Julia Koschitzky, a revered Canadian Jewish leader and philanthropist, who passed away after a battle with ca...
24 Mar 2022
Unorthodox
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We Are Family: Ep. 311
24 Mar 2022
This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Julie Platt, the new chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, who discusses the organization's...
24 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This 67-year-old Ukrainian widow journeyed by bus, train, foot and plane to find safety in her new home: Winnipeg
22 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the harrowing journey of 67-year-old Valentyna Agapova, a Ukrainian widow who fled the danger of Russian invasion to find refuge with h...
22 Mar 2022
Forward
Are virtual minyans and avatar rabbis the future of Judaism?
21 Mar 2022
Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein of Am Shalom in Glencoe, Illinois, and Chabad Lubavitch are pioneering virtual Jewish experiences in the metaverse, aiming to e...
21 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Linda Frum and Adam Minsky flew to the Ukraine border to see where millions of dollars in donations are going
21 Mar 2022
Linda Frum and Adam Minsky traveled to the Polish-Ukrainian border to observe firsthand the impact of Canadian donations to aid Ukrainian refugees. Despite t...
21 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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‘Glory to Ukraine'
16 Mar 2022
The podcast discusses the reaction to Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to Congress and its potential impact on increasing American support for countering Russian ...
16 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who Is Bracing for Covid’s Return?
15 Mar 2022
James B. Meigs discusses the emergence of a stealth variant in Asia and the possibility of renewed Covid restrictions in America. The news media, along with ...
15 Mar 2022
Forward
A short primer on ‘Purim Katan’
15 Mar 2022
Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar. The Jewish calendar occasiona...
15 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Peek behind the pages of the new book celebrating BC's Jews
14 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily podcast episode explores a new coffee table book, "Looking Back, Moving Forward: 160 Years of Jewish Life in BC," which celebrates the Jewish c...
14 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What to Do Now That The World Has Changed
11 Mar 2022
Eli Lake, a COMMENTARY contributing editor, discusses the need for America to adapt to a changing world, specifically in its relationships with Russia and Ch...
11 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Bonjour High
10 Mar 2022
The episode takes a humorous look at how cannabis intersects with Jewish culture by bringing in Canadian Jewish personalities from the cannabis industry for ...
10 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Hear two Canadian rabbis speak out about what they witnessed at the Ukrainian border
10 Mar 2022
In this episode, two Canadian rabbis, Rabbi Mark Fishman and Rabbi Reuben Poukpo, discuss their recent humanitarian trip to the Ukrainian-Polish border where...
10 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai
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One Down, 119 to Go
3 Mar 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai reflects on its first year by exploring new Jewish establishments in Canada that connect with Jews outside tradition, featuring ...
3 Mar 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Seeing Ourselves and Others” Edition
3 Mar 2022
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Rabbi Josh Weinberg discuss Israel's response to the Ukraine crisis, challenges facing Mizrahi Jews in Israeli courts,...
3 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
Forward
For many Jews watching Ukraine’s war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a ‘modern Maccabee’
1 Mar 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky, the Jewish President of Ukraine, has emerged as a symbol of Jewish resilience and heroism for many worldwide amid Russia's invasion of Uk...
1 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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'There will be another Babi Yar if the world doesn’t stop Putin': A plea from Jewish Kyiv
28 Feb 2022
In this poignant episode, Anatoliy Shengait, the head of Kyiv’s Jewish community, shares the dire situation facing Ukrainian Jews amidst the Russian invasion...
28 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Fog of War
25 Feb 2022
In a podcast episode, the discussion touches on the early stages of the Ukraine war and evaluates the situation for Russia. Additionally, topics such as Pres...
25 Feb 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Clash of a Titan
25 Feb 2022
In a recent discussion about the situation in Ukraine, Yonit and Jonathan explore the implications of intervention versus non-intervention, the changing new ...
25 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the writer whose semi-autobiographical Jewish conversion story won her Canada's top Jewish playwriting prize
24 Feb 2022
Primrose Madayag Knazan, a Winnipeg-based playwright, discusses her award-winning play 'Precipice,' which mirrors her own journey from her Filipino roots to ...
24 Feb 2022
Unorthodox
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Going Places: Ep 307
24 Feb 2022
The episode explores the complexities of Jewish identity and culture in the context of current geopolitical issues, notably focusing on Ukraine and Israel. I...
24 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You'll Miss Pax Americana Now That It's Gone
23 Feb 2022
The podcast featuring Bret Stephens delves into current events concerning Ukraine, Biden, and the rise of nationalist conservatism. Stephens offers insights ...
23 Feb 2022
Forward
Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?
18 Feb 2022
The article discusses the Jewish legacies of various U.S. presidents, highlighting their interactions with the Jewish community and providing a humorous rati...
18 Feb 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Invasion Weekend?
18 Feb 2022
The podcast discussed the tense situation as Russian troops gathered near Ukraine, raising concerns about a potential invasion over the weekend. The question...
18 Feb 2022
Jewish Insider
Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown
18 Feb 2022
Lakewood, New Jersey, once a quiet township, has transformed into a significant hub for Orthodox Jews, largely due to the expansion of Beth Medrash Govoha (B...
18 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Born with a rare disorder, Maya Sinclair is overcoming the odds
16 Feb 2022
This episode tells the inspiring story of Maya Sinclair, a young girl with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, who has overcome significant physical and social challen...
16 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Taking back Ottawa's streets: Inside the counter-protests against the truckers
14 Feb 2022
Ariel Troster discusses her involvement in counter-protests against the trucker convoy in Ottawa, expressing frustration with the local authorities and the n...
14 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Inside the initiative to help impoverished Holocaust survivors live out their days in comfort
8 Feb 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the urgent need for financial aid for impoverished Holocaust survivors in Toronto, led by survivor Pinchas Gutter and...
8 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian Jewish performer pushing for people with disabilities to take centre stage
7 Feb 2022
Ophira Calof advocates for increased representation of people with disabilities in the arts and discusses the need for Jewish institutions to better accommod...
7 Feb 2022
Forward
Jewish groups vie for more security funding
5 Feb 2022
Jewish communities, feeling vulnerable after recent synagogue attacks, are actively seeking security funding. Rabbi Jonathan Klein's congregation in Bakersfi...
5 Feb 2022
Forward
No ‘Super Jewish’ district, but increased Orthodox influence in New York’s capital
3 Feb 2022
The newly drawn electoral district in Rockland County, New York, presents both a challenge and an opportunity for increased Orthodox Jewish political influen...
3 Feb 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E2 - Chatting with Team USA Hockey's David Warsofsky
2 Feb 2022
David Warsofsky, a professional hockey player with stints in the NHL and currently with ERC Ingolstadt in Germany, is set to represent Team USA at the Winter...
2 Feb 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Justin Trudeau’s chief policy advisor, the highest-ranking Jewish woman in the PMO, has stepped down
1 Feb 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, host Ellin Bessner speaks with Marci Surkes, who recently stepped down as chief policy advisor in the Prime Minister's Offi...
1 Feb 2022
Forward
Sibs on skis to represent Israel in Beijing
29 Jan 2022
Noa and Barnabas Szollos, siblings born in Hungary and raised in Austria, are representing Israel in the Winter Olympics for alpine skiing events. Their jour...
29 Jan 2022
Forward
‘From my archive to yours’: Meet Bob Cumins, photographer and Zelig of Jewish politics
29 Jan 2022
Bob Cumins has had a prolific career capturing pivotal moments in Jewish and American history through his lens. From photographing the moment the second plan...
29 Jan 2022
Unorthodox
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Heroes and Villains: Ep. 303
27 Jan 2022
In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts engage in a lively discussion on antisemitism, the Jewish experience in America, and the politics surrounding ...
27 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Addicted to Malaise With No Way Out
26 Jan 2022
Josh Kraushaar of National Journal highlights the electoral risks for Democrats in dismissing or downplaying the widespread dissatisfaction with the current ...
26 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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