The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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COVID in 2022: Canada's new observantly Jewish medical officer of health explains what's to come
27 Dec 2021
In this episode, Dr. Barry Pakes, the new medical officer of health for Ontario's York Region, discusses the challenges and strategies in addressing COVID-19...
27 Dec 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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A Very Jewish Christmas
24 Dec 2021
Yonit and Jonathan discuss Christmas as observed by Jews worldwide. They reflect on how the holiday season is different in Israel compared to other countries...
24 Dec 2021
Jamie Geller
Chef Beejhy Barhany cooks up some Ethiopian Red Lentils Stew
23 Dec 2021
Chef Beejhy Barhany appears on Feed Your Soul to demonstrate how to cook Ethiopian Red Lentils Stew, sharing her cultural background and culinary expertise a...
23 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada should stay out of Bill 21, Quebec Jewish leader warns
22 Dec 2021
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Jacques Saada discusses Quebec's Bill 21, which bans public servants from wearing religious symbols, and its implications f...
22 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The New Stupid Party (It's Not the GOP)
20 Dec 2021
In this podcast episode, the focus is on the Democrats' disbelief regarding Joe Manchin's stance and the consequences of not listening to him. It also touche...
20 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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"A fire waiting to happen": Canada’s hardest-hit Jewish senior’s home braces for Omicron
20 Dec 2021
The episode discusses the challenges faced by the Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Center in Montreal as it commemorates the anniversary of the COVID-19 va...
20 Dec 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Trump, Bibi and Some of My Best Friends Are Jews - with special guest Barak Ravid
17 Dec 2021
Israeli journalist Barak Ravid joins Yonit and Jonathan in a discussion about his interview with former President Donald Trump, sharing never-before-heard ex...
17 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Bon Jew, Bad Jew
16 Dec 2021
This episode explores the historical relationship between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting both the shared experiences of discrimina...
16 Dec 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E24 - Year in review: The biggest Jewish sports moments of 2021
16 Dec 2021
In the podcast episode S2E24, the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the significant Jewish sports moments of 2021, ranging from Joc Pederson's achieve...
16 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the woman at the centre of Jewish life in Abu Dhabi: Canada's ambassador
14 Dec 2021
In this episode, Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, discusses her experiences at the heart of Jewish life in an unlikely environment, noting a n...
14 Dec 2021
Tel Aviv Review
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Jewish Life in the Time of ‘Illiberal Democracy’
13 Dec 2021
Dr. Raphael Vago discusses the impact of Hungary's shift towards illiberal democracy on the country's Jewish community, the largest in central and eastern Eu...
13 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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"A true salesman committed to selling Toronto": Remembering Mel Lastman
13 Dec 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner commemorates the life and legacy of Mel Lastman, former mayor of Toronto and North York, who was both celebr...
13 Dec 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#66 - Rabbis of Amsterdam II and The Controversy About Olam HaBa
9 Dec 2021
The episode discusses Rabbi Yitzchak Abuav de Fonseca, one of the prominent Rabbis of Amsterdam in the 1630s, who was born in Portugal to a notable Rabbinica...
9 Dec 2021
Jewish Insider
Post Knesset, Stav Shaffir’s new cause
9 Dec 2021
Former Knesset member Stav Shaffir, known for her involvement in social justice movements, is now advocating for individuals with autism in Israel as her sis...
9 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It’s Over, Omarova
8 Dec 2021
Senate Republicans are questioned for allowing a one-time debt ceiling increase without the filibuster. President Biden's response to the potential Russian i...
8 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Welcome to Disraeli, Que., where the post office says Hanukkah is never over
6 Dec 2021
The episode explores the unique initiative by the post office in Disraeli, Quebec, to create Canada's first permanent Jewish postmark, featuring Hanukkah sym...
6 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Hanukkah (mostly not) on the Hill: Over 400 people gather virtually for Parliament's first national candle-lighting ceremony
2 Dec 2021
This episode discusses the virtual 'Hanukkah on the Hill' event where Jewish political leaders across Canada gathered to celebrate Hanukkah amid rising antis...
2 Dec 2021
Forward
Gabby Giffords’ bat mitzvah was as joyous and tearful as you’d expect
2 Dec 2021
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords celebrated her belated bat mitzvah at Temple Chaverim in Tucson, Arizona, marking a momentous and emotional milestone more th...
2 Dec 2021
Unorthodox
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Hanukkah 2.0: Ep. 296
2 Dec 2021
This episode of Unorthodox delves into conversations around Jewish identity and cultural intersections during the Hanukkah season. Guests include actress Sar...
2 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Flying south: Why snowbirds are flocking back to Florida this season
1 Dec 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the return of Canadian Jewish snowbirds to Florida this year as COVID-19 vaccinations become widespread and restricti...
1 Dec 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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They don't have a shul or rabbi, but PEI's few dozen Jews just celebrated their first public Hanukkah ceremony
30 Nov 2021
This episode highlights the first public Hanukkah celebration on Prince Edward Island (PEI), marking 120 years of Jewish settlement without a synagogue or ra...
30 Nov 2021
Rivkush
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Live from Limmud: Susannah Heschel on Jewish participation in the civil rights movement
29 Nov 2021
Susannah Heschel, a professor of Jewish studies, reflects on the legacy of her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Jewish involvement in the civil righ...
29 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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With more rain coming, this B.C. broadcaster is bracing for the storm
24 Nov 2021
Aaron Levy, a Jewish broadcaster in British Columbia, shares his experience of the catastrophic flooding in the Fraser Valley and the ongoing challenges face...
24 Nov 2021
Forward
Harris and Emhoff place mezuzah on doorpost of vice president’s residence
18 Nov 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff, who is Jewish, have made history by placing a mezuzah on the doorpost of the vice president's re...
18 Nov 2021
Menschwarmers
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Bonus Episode: Sitting Down with Mitch Garber of the Seattle Kraken
18 Nov 2021
In a bonus episode of Menschwarmers, an interview with Montreal businessman Mitch Garber discusses his involvement with sports teams like the Montreal Alouet...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The rarely told story of how a handful of Montreal Jews covertly rescued 300 Ethiopian refugees
18 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the largely unknown story of a group of Montreal Jews who, in the early 1980s, orchestrated a daring and clandestine r...
18 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Where is Biden on COVID?
17 Nov 2021
Yuval Levin discusses the fact that 70% of the U.S. population aged 12 and older is fully vaccinated, a milestone suggesting herd immunity and the end of the...
17 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ethiopia is spiralling into civil war—and Israel has a chance to help
17 Nov 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the current civil war in Ethiopia and its impact on the country's remaining Jewish community. Yaffa Tegegne, an advoc...
17 Nov 2021
Forward
As Arizona tilts further right, these Mexican-American Jewish siblings push back
16 Nov 2021
Alma, Daniel, and Counsuelo Hernandez are Mexican-American Jewish siblings in Arizona who are making strides in the state's political scene, which traditiona...
16 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Release the Kraken: How one Jewish Canadian is helping build an NHL team from scratch
16 Nov 2021
Mitch Garber, Jewish Canadian businessman and minority owner of the Seattle Kraken, shares his experiences with the team's development and his personal journ...
16 Nov 2021
Rivkush
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Jared Jackson: How white supremacy rooted itself in mainstream Judaism
15 Nov 2021
Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues, discusses how white supremacy has become embedded in mainstream North American Judaism, not necessarily through o...
15 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Biden People Just Keep Getting More Bad News
15 Nov 2021
The podcast discusses the Washington Post-ABC poll which has caused distress among Democrats, and examines efforts to downplay the negative results. The tone...
15 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#62 - A Deeper Look at the Jewish Community of Amsterdam
11 Nov 2021
This episode delves into the details of the founding of the first synagogue in Amsterdam, shedding light on the specific mindset of the Jewish Community ther...
11 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Remembrance Day, one Canadian soldier reflects on her mission to Afghanistan
10 Nov 2021
Tamar Freeman, a retired Jewish Canadian Army paramedic, shares her experiences from a 2006 military deployment to Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges s...
10 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Judging the Democratic ‘Comeback'
8 Nov 2021
The text discusses the topic of whether Democrats should be acknowledged for passing a significant spending bill, questioning if critics should reconsider th...
8 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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It's Even Worse for Democrats Than They Know
4 Nov 2021
Chris Stirewalt discusses the challenges Democrats are facing in a podcast, highlighting a significant setback for the party in recent elections. He also que...
4 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#61 Spinoza III - The Founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam - Legends and Facts
4 Nov 2021
This episode discusses the founding of the Jewish Community of Amsterdam, exploring the legends surrounding its establishment. It delves into the documented ...
4 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Wow. The Elections. Wow.
3 Nov 2021
The recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, Long Island, Buffalo, and Minneapolis have resulted in surprising outcomes, signaling a significant shift in th...
3 Nov 2021
Forward
Orthodox jubilant at Eric Adams’ victory as Democrats bleed elsewhere in New York, nation
3 Nov 2021
Eric Adams, a Democrat, won the NYC mayoral race by a large margin, becoming the first Black mayor since 1993. Despite this, Democrats faced losses elsewhere...
3 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Celebrating our 100th episode: Behind the scenes of The CJN Daily
1 Nov 2021
This episode celebrates the 100th episode of "The CJN Daily" by bringing together hosts from The CJN Podcast Network to discuss their experiences in storytel...
1 Nov 2021
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Shifting the Narrative of Jewish History
1 Nov 2021
The Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women, expanding on previous wor...
1 Nov 2021
Jewish History Uncensored
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#60 - Spinoza II - The Hidden Century of the Crypto Jews
28 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the hidden century of the Crypto Jews, focusing on those Jews who were forced to convert in Portugal in 1497. The Portuguese Jewish co...
28 Oct 2021
Unorthodox
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Returning to Pittsburgh: Ep 292
28 Oct 2021
Returning to Pittsburgh, Unorthodox revisits the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, focusing on the resilience and hope within the Squirrel Hi...
28 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Afghanistan's last Jewish family just fled the country. Their dream home? Canada
26 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the harrowing escape of Tova Moradi, one of the last Jewish survivors in Afghanistan, and her family's ordeal under Taliban rule. It h...
26 Oct 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Welcome to the Prairies
21 Oct 2021
In this episode, the podcast reflects on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting with guest Mark Oppenheimer, who discusses his book abo...
21 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why Naomi Rosenfeld, head of Atlantic Canada’s Jewish community, is moving back to Toronto
21 Oct 2021
Naomi Rosenfeld, the executive director of the Atlantic Jewish Council, is leaving her role after five years to return to her native Toronto, citing personal...
21 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Braving blazing heat, Canadians are hiking the Israeli desert for charity
20 Oct 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the efforts of the OneFamily Fund, a charity with Canadian roots supporting Israeli victims of terrorism. The discus...
20 Oct 2021
Forward
Appeals court rules for Jewish prisoners: Let them eat cheesecake
20 Oct 2021
A federal appeals court has ruled that Jewish inmates in Michigan must receive cheesecake for Shavuot if requested, as part of fulfilling their kosher dietar...
20 Oct 2021
Rivkush
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David Ben Moshe: The Black ex-con revealing Israel's systemic racism
18 Oct 2021
David Ben Moshe, a Black ex-con, found Judaism while in prison and later converted to Orthodox Judaism. However, his attempts to become an Israeli citizen we...
18 Oct 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Rabbis Love Cheshvan
14 Oct 2021
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the focus is on rabbinic burnout, particularly during the pandemic, as discussed with psychologist Esther Altmann. The conve...
14 Oct 2021