Bonjour Chai
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Family Feud
18 Nov 2022
Following Benjamin Netanyahu's return in Israel's elections, concerns have arisen over a likely far-right coalition placing controversial figures Bezalel Smo...
18 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Building Bridges: Ep. 338
17 Nov 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, actor Eric Ladin shares insights from his Jewish upbringing, and interfaith leader Eboo Patel discusses the intricacies of int...
17 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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An Update on Ukraine and Iran
16 Nov 2022
Frederick Kagan, an expert from the Critical Threats Project, discusses the remarkable successes of Ukraine against the Russian military and the implications...
16 Nov 2022
Tablet
Bubby and Birnbaum
16 Nov 2022
The article recounts a gravestone rededication ceremony for Dr. Philip Birnbaum, the author of the highly regarded Siddur Ha-Shalem, held by a Jewish communi...
16 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Anita Neville, Canada’s only Jewish lieutenant governor, won't forget her community—or those she represents
15 Nov 2022
Anita Neville discusses her unexpected appointment as Manitoba's first Jewish lieutenant governor and her hopes to leave a meaningful impact on her community...
15 Nov 2022
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The Jewish Flavor of the Pacific Northwest
14 Nov 2022
The Jewish community in the Pacific Northwest embraces a culinary heritage deeply rooted in the local, fresh bounty of the region. From hot smoked salmon to ...
14 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Don't Bet Against Chris Stirewalt
11 Nov 2022
Political analyst Chris Stirewalt discusses a successful Election Day bet and challenges the conventional wisdom about the midterms. He delves into Donald Tr...
11 Nov 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Kornacki Factor
7 Nov 2022
Steve Kornacki discusses the upcoming midterm elections, focusing on the challenges of understanding polls and predicting outcomes. Using Virginia as an exam...
7 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada’s expecting 76,000 refugees in 2023. Meet the woman furnishing hundreds of their homes for free
7 Nov 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Susie Shore Sauve discusses her volunteer initiative, From House to Home Ottawa, which furnishes homes for refugees in Cana...
7 Nov 2022
Unorthodox
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Generally Assembling: Ep. 336
3 Nov 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview three guests addressing diverse topics impacting Jewish communities. Eric Fingerhut, President of Jewish F...
3 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN Daily Dead Beat is back, with a new name: The Honourable Menschen
2 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily, now called The Honourable Menschen, celebrates the lives and contributions of several notable Jewish Canadians who have recent...
2 Nov 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Scenes from El Al's last flight out of Canada
1 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily covers the end of El Al's direct flights from Canada to Israel, with personal stories from passengers and reflections on the im...
1 Nov 2022
Forward
Lee Zeldin, grandson of an Orthodox rabbi, gains traction in New York's Hasidic neighborhoods
28 Oct 2022
Lee Zeldin, a Jewish Republican candidate for Governor in New York, is gaining momentum in Hasidic communities as the elections approach. As a grandson of an...
28 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Of Course, Crime Is a Real Issue
28 Oct 2022
The text discusses Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter, questioning if it could be deemed the most ill-considered financial transaction in history. It als...
28 Oct 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Vote Ye or Nay
27 Oct 2022
With elections approaching in the United States and Israel, Canadian Jews seek insight into the political landscapes of these nations with significant Jewish...
27 Oct 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Casting Ballots” Edition
27 Oct 2022
In "The Casting Ballots Edition" podcast, Sally Abed, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the feeling of some people that their vote doesn't matter on elec...
27 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Here Comes Your Ninetieth Nervous Breakdown
27 Oct 2022
Democrats are grappling with conflicting data that does not predict a significant Republican wave in the upcoming elections, causing frustration and confusio...
27 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada's 2021 census numbers are in—and they're good news for Jews
27 Oct 2022
This episode discusses the results of Canada's 2021 census, which offers more accurate data about the Jewish population by including Jewish as a religious an...
27 Oct 2022
Unorthodox
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Around the Table: Ep. 335
27 Oct 2022
In this episode of Unorthodox, Phil Rosenthal discusses the latest season of his food travel show, Somebody Feed Phil, including a tribute to his parents and...
27 Oct 2022
Forward
Postcard from Pittsburgh, on the 4th anniversary of Tree of Life massacre
27 Oct 2022
In a reflective piece on the 4th anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, Benyamin Cohen profiles survivor Barry Werber, who recounts his memories...
27 Oct 2022
The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut
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Trailer
26 Oct 2022
"The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is a podcast series presented by Jewish Federations that delves into the factors that unite communities during divisive time...
26 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Did We Just Watch?
26 Oct 2022
The text discusses the recent senatorial debate in Pennsylvania which was described as a painful spectacle to watch, raising questions about whether voters c...
26 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Wheels Are Coming Off
25 Oct 2022
In a podcast episode featuring Eliana Johnson from the Washington Free Beacon, the discussion revolves around a remarkable letter sent by House progressives ...
25 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Want to run a deli? The owner of Vancouver's storied Omnitsky Kosher is looking to sell—or close shop
25 Oct 2022
In this episode, Efrem "Eppy" Rappaport discusses his decision to potentially sell or close the well-known Omnitsky Kosher deli in Vancouver due to upcoming ...
25 Oct 2022
Forward
Report: YU's Turell to take Orthodox hoop dreams to Detroit
19 Oct 2022
Ryan Turell, a standout forward from Yeshiva University and Division III basketball's leading scorer last season, is poised to make history as the first Sabb...
19 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Culpability vs. Accountability
14 Oct 2022
The podcast discussion revolves around Trump's involvement in the events of January 6, debating whether he allowed them to happen on purpose (LIHOP) or orche...
14 Oct 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Tabarnak! Kanye Better Not Come to My Sukkah
13 Oct 2022
The hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast celebrated Sukkot and delved into the issue of affordable housing in the Jewish community, especially considering the r...
13 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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'Our hearts hurt—and are filled with hope': Why Iran's ongoing protests matter to the Jewish community
13 Oct 2022
This episode explores the significance of Iran's ongoing protests for the Jewish community, highlighting the shared fight for human rights led by women after...
13 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ontario election watch: Political strategist Steve Adler on the top races and Jewish issues this fall
12 Oct 2022
This episode features political strategist Steve Adler discussing the key municipal elections in Ontario and the impact these may have on Jewish voters, espe...
12 Oct 2022
Jewish Insider
The two candidates meeting voters in the middle in RI-02
12 Oct 2022
The Rhode Island 2nd District congressional race highlights the divergent strategies of Democratic candidate Seth Magaziner and Republican Allan Fung, who ar...
12 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Are the Democrats Flailing?
11 Oct 2022
As the midterms approach, there are concerns within the Democratic party due to the potential indictment of Hunter Biden and a perceived polling momentum fav...
11 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Escalations Abroad, Crime at Home
10 Oct 2022
The podcast discusses the recent developments in the Ukraine War, including a bridge attack and subsequent terrorist strikes in cities, while highlighting th...
10 Oct 2022
Unorthodox
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Absolute Citron: Ep. 333
6 Oct 2022
This episode delves into the multifaceted cultural and historical significance of the etrog, a key element of the Sukkot holiday, through interviews with exp...
6 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Most Incendiary Commentary Podcast Ever!
3 Oct 2022
The podcast starts with a discussion on whether people prioritize issues or negativity towards opposing views. The conversation then escalates into a heated ...
3 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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In 1973, a record 10 boys celebrated their b'nai mitzvah in Oshawa. Now a docuseries has tracked them down to share their stories
3 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily episode delves into the story of "Tracking the Ten," a docuseries recounting the journey of ten Jewish boys who celebrated their b'nai mitzvah ...
3 Oct 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Crime Issue Roars Back
30 Sep 2022
The podcast discusses a recent crime incident in Chicago where a criminal was released and committed further crimes, leading to a broader discussion about ho...
30 Sep 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Memories and Blessings” Edition
29 Sep 2022
This special edition highlights the lives and legacies of notable individuals who recently passed away, including architect Danny Karavan, activist Miriam Le...
29 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Gives His Voters Money
28 Sep 2022
In a recent podcast, the $400 billion cost of Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness program is highlighted, criticizing the ironic aspect of a supposedly prog...
28 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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High Holiday Hurricane: How Maritime Jews celebrated Rosh Hashanah after post-tropical storm Fiona
28 Sep 2022
This episode covers how the Jewish community in Sydney, Nova Scotia, observed Rosh Hashanah in the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left their s...
28 Sep 2022
Bonjour Chai
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If the Teshuvah Fits
22 Sep 2022
As the year 5783 approaches, the hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast engage in self-reflection about their topics and opinions in the past year, from Indigenou...
22 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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For the first time in nearly 100 years, Belleville's synagogue can't offer High Holiday services—because no one will lead them
22 Sep 2022
The episode discusses the challenges faced by the Sons of Jacob Congregation in Belleville, Ontario, which for the first time in nearly a century, couldn't c...
22 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ottawa’s Jewish community has a message for their school board: 'Nothing about us, without us'
20 Sep 2022
This episode discusses the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's controversial decision to disinvite Irwin Cotler from a speaking event, which sparked outr...
20 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada's oldest Ashkenazi congregation just recovered a 100-year-old time capsule on their milestone anniversary weekend
19 Sep 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent discovery of a 100-year-old time capsule at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim during its milestone anniversary...
19 Sep 2022
Tablet
Academic Administrators Are Strangling Our Universities
19 Sep 2022
The text highlights concerns about the growing influence of administrators in universities, replacing faculty and prioritizing administrative functions over ...
19 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Right Track, Wrong Track
16 Sep 2022
The podcast delves into a New York Times poll indicating a growing number of Democrats believe the country is on the "right track" but questions the meaning ...
16 Sep 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Earth, King and Fire - with special guest David Wallace-Wells
16 Sep 2022
In a recent episode, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the relationship between the Royal Family and the Jewish community amidst news of the Queen's death dominatin...
16 Sep 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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A Strike Derailed
16 Sep 2022
The podcast episode discusses a breakthrough preventing a nationwide rail strike and its implications for upcoming elections. Additionally, it touches on the...
16 Sep 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Yoh Malkeh
15 Sep 2022
The New York Times published an exposé on issues in Hasidic schools in New York, which were already known within the community. Similar problems have been re...
15 Sep 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Debating Candidates” Edition
15 Sep 2022
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics in Israeli politics, including the insights from the National Unity Party ...
15 Sep 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Run, hide, defend: This is the new approach to keep Canadian Jews safe over the High Holidays and beyond
14 Sep 2022
This episode delves into how Canadian Jewish communities are enhancing their security measures, particularly during significant times like the High Holidays,...
14 Sep 2022