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Jewish organizations are hosting high-profile fundraising events with notable speakers like Stephen Harper, George Bush, Mayim Bialik, and Fran Drescher to r...

In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's attempt to reveal the hypocrisy of sanctuary city mayors like Lori Lightfoot of Chica...

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...

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 ...

The CJN Daily explores the immense $450 million Jewish community center project, JWest, in Vancouver, which promises to greatly expand community resources ov...

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...

This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...

Political-data analyst Steve Kornacki discusses the significant shift in the direction of the 2022 elections on a podcast, analyzing the reasons behind this ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Israeli camp counselors Halleli Busheri and Tair Offir discuss their experiences working at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, highlighting the cultural exchange and...

In his reelection campaign, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney is keenly focusing on securing Jewish support, particularly in Rockland County's Hasidic comm...

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...

The text discusses how the Biden administration presents the narrative that inflation is at 0%, while highlighting Donald Trump's narrative of persecution as...

This episode highlights Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, who has significantly influenced Jewish life in the UAE, particularly following the A...

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...

Matt Continetti discusses the GOP's current challenges in his piece "The GOP Summer Swoon," highlighting concerns such as Republican Senate nominees falling ...

The Bonjour Chai team dedicates an episode to the discussion of interfaith marriage, exploring varying viewpoints within Judaism on the matter. Reform rabbis...

Eliana Johnson and Eli Lake discuss recent events, including the Republican primary elections and Kansas rejecting an abortion ban ballot initiative. They al...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Loolwa Khazzoom has been a longstanding advocate for recognizing the multicultural nature of the Jewish people since the 1990s. Through initiatives like the ...

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. ...

This episode highlights NHL star Zach Hyman's involvement in philanthropy through his celebrity golf tournament aimed at raising funds for Jewish Federations...

Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist at Hebrew University, explores the hybrid identity of Israelis of Ethiopian origin in her book Generations of Hope, focus...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Younger generations are donating less than their parents, prompting Jewish organizations in Canada to engage younger donors differently. The Canadian expansi...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

This episode of The CJN Daily honors influential Canadian Jews who have passed recently, highlighting their impactful lives with stories and contributions to...

The podcast episode discusses the response to a previous episode on kosher food ethics, with a focus on Montreal's Vaad Ha'ir defending the high cost of kosh...

This episode discusses El Al's abrupt decision to cease its Toronto flights by October 2022, a move that has shocked the Canadian Jewish community. Community...

This episode of Unorthodox features an interview with Zachary Noah Piser, the new lead in "Dear Evan Hansen" on Broadway, discussing his experiences and mult...

Basketball star Sue Bird, known for her outstanding career with the Seattle Storm, recently announced her retirement after 21 years. As one of the most accom...

This episode highlights a massive celebration in Ottawa for 115 Jewish teenagers who had their b’nai mitzvahs during the pandemic, facilitated by Kehillat Be...

In this episode, Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, discusses his philanthropic efforts to reinvigorate Jewish life in downtown Ottawa by supporting t...

Three prominent Juneteenth Shabbat events were held in 2022 across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, organized primarily by Jews of color, to hon...