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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 headphones 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 headphones ‘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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones '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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
Unorthodox headphones 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 headphones 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 headphones 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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Attack on Parents Is Radicalizing Parents 21 Jan 2022
The podcast discusses how criticism of parents who express concerns about their children's education is becoming radicalized, leading to self-destructive beh...
21 Jan 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The Deal of the Century 21 Jan 2022
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the "deal of the century" in Israel involving Benjamin Netanyahu's negotiations to avoid trial in exchange for lesser charges and ...
21 Jan 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones Rabbis Throwing Chairs 20 Jan 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the challenges facing progressive Zionism in a polarized political climate, featuring discussions on identity, security...
20 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones An exit interview with Karen Mock of JSpaceCanada 20 Jan 2022
This episode features an exit interview with Karen Mock, who is stepping down as president of JSpaceCanada after leading the progressive Jewish organization ...
20 Jan 2022
Unorthodox headphones Safe and Sound: Ep. 302 20 Jan 2022
This episode of Unorthodox reflects on the Texas synagogue hostage crisis, discussing its implications for Jewish safety and community anxiety, while also fe...
20 Jan 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E1 - Jewish sports stories we're watching in 2022 20 Jan 2022
The Menschwarmers podcast's third season discusses key Jewish sports stories in 2022, ranging from Olympic sibling snowboarders to LPGA contenders and athlet...
20 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones A Crisis of General Incompetence 17 Jan 2022
The podcast discusses a range of troubling events, highlighting a general sense of incompetence in handling various crises. Topics include the reaction to th...
17 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canadian institutions brace themselves after the Colleyville hostage situation 17 Jan 2022
The episode discusses the aftermath of the Colleyville hostage situation in Texas on Canadian Jewish communities, focusing on security concerns and responses...
17 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones One man's journey from Montreal day school to Chief Rabbi in the UAE 12 Jan 2022
This episode features Rabbi Yehuda Sarna discussing his role as the Chief Rabbi in the UAE and how he fosters Jewish life in a Muslim-majority country follow...
12 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Voting Psychotics, Left and Right 11 Jan 2022
Yuval Levin discusses on a podcast the Biden administration's efforts to promote "voting rights" in Georgia, suggesting that the ideas put forward by Democra...
11 Jan 2022
Tablet The IT Whiz in Charge of Bringing Down Putin 11 Jan 2022
In recent years, Vilnius has become a safe haven for political exiles from Russia and Belarus, including opposition leaders like Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and...
11 Jan 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Faced with more school shutdowns in Ontario, Jewish parents are fighting back 10 Jan 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the protest by Jewish parents in Ontario against prolonged pandemic-related school closures, emphasizing their frustr...
10 Jan 2022
Bonjour Chai headphones The Only Thing Orderly in Canada Right Now is the Order of Canada 6 Jan 2022
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the hosts highlight the recognition of Jewish Canadians with the Order of Canada and feature interviews with four notable Je...
6 Jan 2022
Promised Podcast headphones The “Dunno Much About Art” Edition 6 Jan 2022
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics including a meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Ab...
6 Jan 2022
Forward Mayor Adams taps 3 Jewish New Yorkers for top city jobs 5 Jan 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed three Jewish individuals to top city positions, including Fred Kreizman, Ed Mermelstein, and Menashe Shapiro, re...
5 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Does Anything Work Any Longer? 4 Jan 2022
The text highlights instances of perceived incompetence in various sectors, ranging from transportation to public health and legal matters. It prompts a refl...
4 Jan 2022
Unorthodox headphones The 300th Episode 30 Dec 2021
Unorthodox's 300th episode, hosted by Simon Doonan, celebrates the podcast's impactful moments from its six-year run, reflecting on the hosts' personal growt...
30 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai headphones It's the End of the Year as We Know it, and I Feel Fine 29 Dec 2021
Avi Finegold discusses with Yoni Goldstein, editor and CEO of The Canadian Jewish News, the resurgence of the CJN and highlights the year's major stories wit...
29 Dec 2021