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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The only Mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary opens in Kelowna, B.C. 1 Mar 2023
The only mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary has opened in Kelowna, B.C., thanks to the efforts of Fraidy Hecht and the local Chabad community. Previously, ...
1 Mar 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones How Biden Intends to Misuse the CHIPS Act 28 Feb 2023
The podcast discusses the Biden administration's potential misuse of the CHIPS Act by imposing regulations on semiconductor industry companies to promote pro...
28 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canadian snowbirds are shaken after an alligator killed an 85-year-old woman in their Florida community 28 Feb 2023
An 85-year-old woman, Gloria Serge, was tragically killed in a rare alligator attack in the Spanish Lakes Fairways retirement community in Florida, witnessed...
28 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Stephen Kaplan’s last motorcycle trip nearly killed him. Here’s how he survived with his wife’s help 23 Feb 2023
Stephen Kaplan, a Toronto executive, survived a near-fatal motorcycle accident in Alaska with the help of his wife, Danielle. The accident left him with a br...
23 Feb 2023
Unorthodox headphones Threading the Needle: Ep. 350 23 Feb 2023
In the podcast episode "Threading the Needle: Ep. 350" of Unorthodox, the hosts feature Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis from the Jesuitical podcast as their g...
23 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Pete, Vivek, and Tim 22 Feb 2023
The podcast addresses the political implications of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, focusing on Pete Buttigieg's involvement and how it relates...
22 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A new chairlift on a Canadian ski hill is being named The Fenster for two Holocaust survivors who founded Belle Neige 22 Feb 2023
Saul and Henry Fenster, Holocaust survivors from Poland, founded the Belle Neige ski hill near Montreal in 1961 with a dream of creating a family-friendly sk...
22 Feb 2023
Jewish Insider UAE Jewish community opens the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue  20 Feb 2023
In a historic occasion, the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue was opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the larger Abrahamic Family House initiative to promote inter...
20 Feb 2023
For Heaven's Sake headphones "Israel Is Too Important to Leave to Israelis" 15 Feb 2023
In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal d...
15 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Sitdown special: Mark (Moishe) Bane 13 Feb 2023
In the first episode of Bonjour Chai's Sitdown series, Avi interviews Mark (Moishe) Bane, the former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), a significant umbr...
13 Feb 2023
Menschwarmers headphones S4E1 - Inside the rise of Jewish golfers with Dan Rapaport 7 Feb 2023
Jewish golfers Ben Silverman and Max Homa made headlines recently by winning significant competitions within the same week, reflecting the growing success of...
7 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones This 4-year-old got his dream birthday party—at a Metro grocery store in Picton, Ont. 7 Feb 2023
Lev Goldfarb, a 4-year-old boy, had his dream birthday party at a Metro grocery store in Picton, Ont., sparking goodwill in the small town. The party led to ...
7 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘This is the direction we want Judaism to move’: a Canadian Orthodox rabbi’s Tu B’Shevat call to save the environment 6 Feb 2023
Canadian Orthodox rabbis are advocating for environmental conservation in honor of Tu B'Shevat, with initiatives like vegan Shabbat dinners and sustainable p...
6 Feb 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones You can’t spell "messianism" without "mess" 3 Feb 2023
The Chabad movement stands out as a prominent presence in Canadian cities with their numerous Chabad houses, menorahs, and outreach activities, even attracti...
3 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A spiritual conversation with the young Hollywood horror movie writer who used to watch Jewish bodies before they were buried in Toronto 2 Feb 2023
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict ...
2 Feb 2023
Forward This Orthodox New Yorker feeds more cats than you 1 Feb 2023
Gregory Kaplun, an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn, is a dedicated cat rescuer caring for feral cat colonies in his Midwood neighborhood and beyond. Partneri...
1 Feb 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Toronto’s Reena agency turns 50 facing middle-aged challenges of caring for older residents with disabilities 1 Feb 2023
Reena, a prominent Jewish organization in Canada, was founded 50 years ago to provide support and housing for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to...
1 Feb 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones This Land Will Be Shared 30 Jan 2023
Shuli Dichter, a long-time advocate for a Jewish-Arab shared society in Israel, reflects on his political memoir, "Sharing the Promised Land: In Pursuit of E...
30 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Are the Trump-Skeptics Getting Serious? 27 Jan 2023
The text explores the complexities surrounding an arrest-related shooting involving a black suspect and black police officers, which has drawn the attention ...
27 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones FBI-Yai-Yai 24 Jan 2023
Eli Lake discusses the indictment of the former head of the counterintelligence unit of the FBI in New York, exploring its implications for the FBI, the Just...
24 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Remembering the late Rabbi Bernard Baskin, 102, and other 'Honourable Menschen' 24 Jan 2023
The Jewish community in Canada recently mourned the loss of several prominent figures, including Rabbi Bernard Baskin and composer Leon Dubinsky. Many of the...
24 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why is Israel's ambassador to Canada quitting his job? 23 Jan 2023
Israel's ambassador to Canada, Ronen Hoffman, announced his resignation on Twitter after just a year in office, sparking speculation about the reasons behind...
23 Jan 2023
For Heaven's Sake headphones Between Civil Disobedience and Civil War 20 Jan 2023
The text discusses the potential consequences of opposing Netanyahu's plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary in Israel, raising concerns about a p...
20 Jan 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Bargain Basement Antisemitism 19 Jan 2023
In a recent episode of The CJN's podcast, "Bonjour Chai," hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the topic of antisemitism's increasing prevalen...
19 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'Early bird' dinners and bathing caps: Miami Beach's previous generation of Jewish snowbirds remembered 17 Jan 2023
Photographer Naomi Harris pays tribute to the bygone era of Miami Beach's affordable winter destination for low-income Jewish snowbirds in her new book "Hadd...
17 Jan 2023
Jewish History Nerds headphones Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story 12 Jan 2023
The podcast episode "Eternal Outsider: The Uriel D'Acosta Story" delves into the life of Uriel D'Acosta, a 17th century figure in Amsterdam who was a convers...
12 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Montreal kosher meat store J&R abruptly closed after 70 years. The reasons why were complicated 12 Jan 2023
After 70 years in operation, Montreal's J&R Kosher Meat and Deli abruptly closed, shocking the Jewish community. The owner, Sidney Nemes, cited three main re...
12 Jan 2023
Unorthodox headphones Hitting the Road: Ep. 344 12 Jan 2023
This episode of Unorthodox features a Yiddish singing sensation Mendel Goldman, followed by the debut of their new series "Across the JEW.S.A." where Liel vi...
12 Jan 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Good Luck, Kevin McCarthy 9 Jan 2023
The podcast discusses the uncertain future facing Kevin McCarthy and the House Republicans following McCarthy's difficult 15th-ballot election as House Speak...
9 Jan 2023
Call Me Back headphones Speaker McCarthy - with Matthew Continetti 9 Jan 2023
House Republicans faced difficulty in selecting a new Speaker as a group of rebels resisted falling in line with traditional leadership, including the House ...
9 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 10 ideas to save a broken Canada—from the Jewish policy expert who says 2023 will be ‘brutish and nasty’ 9 Jan 2023
Irvin Studin, a policy expert and academic, warns of a bleak future for Canada post-pandemic in his book "Canada Must Think for Itself: 10 Theses for Our Cou...
9 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The CJN: Where we’ve been and where we’re heading next—and how you can help in 2023 25 Dec 2022
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the Canadian Jewish News paused its print edition due to lack of advertising, editor-in-chief Yoni Goldstein spearheaded e...
25 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Zelensky Comes to Town 21 Dec 2022
The podcast discusses the political dynamics surrounding Ukrainian President Zelensky's brief visit to Washington to meet with President Biden and address Co...
21 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones On Bowen Island, a community rallies against Holocaust denial—behind a giant driftwood menorah 21 Dec 2022
In response to an unsettling encounter with a Holocaust denier, the Jewish community on Bowen Island, BC, decided to increase their visibility by creating a ...
21 Dec 2022
Forward Phoenix Suns' new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team 20 Dec 2022
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including th...
20 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After losing her job, Phyllis Taylor went behind bars—and became The Prison Lady 15 Dec 2022
After losing her job at a law firm in Toronto, Phyllis Taylor found new purpose by teaching life skills to Canadian prisoners, including drug dealers and rap...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Hebrew Israelites: Facts, myths and reflections 14 Dec 2022
Hebrew Israelite groups, often in the spotlight due to figures like Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, face misconceptions and scrutiny. Scholars Bruce Haynes and ...
14 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones From architects to Olympians: A winter roundup of the recently deceased 13 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily's Honourable Menschen segment pays tribute to notable Jewish Canadians who have recently passed away. In this edition, the focus is on Cynthia ...
13 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Never a Dull Day 9 Dec 2022
Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona's decision to become an independent has disrupted Joe Biden's Democratic agenda, sparking debate about its significance. While some...
9 Dec 2022
Jewish Insider The Pennsylvania Democrat hoping to succeed Summer Lee in the Statehouse 8 Dec 2022
Bhavini Patel, a Democratic councilwoman from Edgewood, Pennsylvania, is running for the state legislature to succeed outgoing state Rep. Summer Lee, emphasi...
8 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'We cannot fix this alone': How a Vancouver rabbi assembled a team of diverse leaders to tackle racism 7 Dec 2022
Rabbi Philip Bregman of Vancouver formed a diverse group of seven leaders from various racialized communities following a spike in antisemitism post-conflict...
7 Dec 2022
Forward New York City mayor calls on Black and Jewish groups to build on their historic alliances 4 Dec 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging social media companies to address the rise of hate and antisemitism on their platforms, emphasizing the need for str...
4 Dec 2022
Sources Communal Rebuilding after Sexual Abuse: Beyond the Limits of Teshuvah 2 Dec 2022
The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed. It features insights f...
2 Dec 2022
Tablet Bienvenidos al Infierno 2 Dec 2022
The text describes a journey through a slum in a capital city with vivid descriptions of the environment and encounters with various individuals, including a...
2 Dec 2022
Unorthodox headphones Tough Talkers: Ep. 340 1 Dec 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, MSNBC anchor Katy Tur discusses her memoir "Rough Draft," sharing insights on covering the Trump campaign, her Jewish identity...
1 Dec 2022
Unorthodox headphones Bonus: A Conversation with Tablet’s Editor in Chief Alana Newhouse 25 Nov 2022
In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Tablet's editor-in-chief, Alana Newhouse, discusses her recent piece which proposes a new perspective on the societal di...
25 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A century of welcoming Jewish immigrants: JIAS marks its 100th anniversary 24 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS), highlighting its pivotal role in assisting Jewi...
24 Nov 2022
Tablet Life in the Metaverse 23 Nov 2022
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is betting big on the Metaverse, with its Meta Quest Pro aiming to lead the virtual reality race. Mark Zuckerberg views the...
23 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 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 headphones Will Trump Be Indicted? 21 Nov 2022
The podcast discusses recent events involving Donald Trump, including the appointment of a special prosecutor and criticism from other Republican politicians...
21 Nov 2022