The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trashing the Explorers
21 Jul 2021
The podcast delves into the criticism directed at Jeff Bezos' space expedition and explores why elite liberals are disparaging it and the concept of technolo...
21 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a friend
21 Jul 2021
This episode discusses the innovative approach of Kinnd, a company founded by Laura Whitney Sniderman, which facilitates the creation of friendships through ...
21 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This Canadian clown channels Judaism to cheer up hospital patients
20 Jul 2021
Naomi Krajden, a Jewish professional therapeutic clown in Canada, utilizes her Jewish heritage to connect with hospital patients and senior home residents th...
20 Jul 2021
Tablet
Americans Hate Each Other
19 Jul 2021
Michael Lind proposed the idea of a new American republic based on "liberal nationhood," combining classical liberal values with a New Deal-like economic app...
19 Jul 2021
Bonjour Chai
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The journey to becoming Rivkush
15 Jul 2021
Rivka 'Rivkush' Campbell, a Jew of Jamaican descent and co-founder of Jews of Colour Canada, discusses her journey to Jewish activism and the creation of her...
15 Jul 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Peter Wood
15 Jul 2021
Peter Wood is a saxophone player who is passionate about Kansas swing music and serves as a Reverend at Mackay United Church in Ottawa. Both aspects of his l...
15 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Run Away! Run Away!
13 Jul 2021
Elianna Johnson, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Free Beacon, discusses Texas Democrats fleeing their jobs, Cuba's protests, and concerning signs of high i...
13 Jul 2021
Jewish Insider
The bipartisan duo creating community for Jewish Hill staffers
13 Jul 2021
The Congressional Jewish Staff Association (CJSA), led by Charlotte Kaye and Justin Goldberger, serves as a vital community-building organization for Jewish ...
13 Jul 2021
Unorthodox
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Bonus: 'Take One' and 'Hebrew School'
8 Jul 2021
This bonus episode of Unorthodox features interviews from Tablet's other podcasts, beginning with a discussion of the Surfside building collapse through a Ta...
8 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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New York Politics, with Steve Kornacki
7 Jul 2021
Steve Kornacki discusses the New York City Democratic primary results and what they reveal about the party's ideological composition and the future of ranked...
7 Jul 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Nakuset
5 Jul 2021
Nakuset is a powerful figure who manages a women's shelter for Indigenous people in Montreal. She shares her experience of being removed from her Saskatchewa...
5 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What's Canada Day like for new Jewish immigrants?
1 Jul 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the experiences of Edal Ergun Avimelek and her family, who immigrated from Turkey to Winnipeg during the COVID-19 pand...
1 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Blue States Are More Incompetent Than Red States
30 Jun 2021
In a podcast discussion, the focus was on the perceived incompetence of liberal cities and states, particularly highlighted by the New York Democratic mayora...
30 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Charles Bronfman at 90: On Israel, anti-Semitism, the diaspora and Donald Trump
30 Jun 2021
In this episode, Charles Bronfman reflects on his 90th birthday and discusses his philanthropic work, particularly his concerns about the growing rift betwee...
30 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Massive crowds gather to remember Rabbi Bulka
29 Jun 2021
This episode commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, a central figure in Jewish and Canadian communities. It highlights his contributions to ...
29 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Miami-Dade condo collapse: What comes next?
28 Jun 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the tragic Miami-Dade condo collapse and its profound impact on the Jewish community, both locally in Surfside and in...
28 Jun 2021
Bonjour Chai
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It's Not Easy Being Blue and White, Either
24 Jun 2021
This episode of "Bonjour Chai" focuses on the complex relationship between Jews and Quebec nationalism, featuring insights from historian Pierre Anctil. The ...
24 Jun 2021
Rivkush
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Trailer: Rivkush
24 Jun 2021
"Rivkush" is a podcast hosted by Rivka Campbell, a Jewish woman of Jamaican descent, known for advocating for Jews of color in Canada. The podcast, part of T...
24 Jun 2021
Forward
Tovah Feldshuh on ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ and the return of live theater
24 Jun 2021
Actress Tovah Feldshuh stars in "Becoming Dr. Ruth," a biographical play about Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, at the Bay Street Theater, marking a significant retur...
24 Jun 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E11 - Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?
23 Jun 2021
In a podcast episode titled "Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?" on Menschwarmers, Eli Schenkel, a young Vancouver-based fencer, discusses his journey into...
23 Jun 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liberals Talk Themselves Into a Frenzy
23 Jun 2021
In a recent podcast episode, there is a discussion about the intense reactions from Democrats following the failure of a voting bill, questioning the apocaly...
23 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canada’s Oldest Person: Cecile Klein marks 114 years
22 Jun 2021
This episode celebrates the 114th birthday of Cecile Klein, Canada's oldest person, highlighting her approach to longevity which includes staying active and ...
22 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why are so many Canadian rabbis leaving their jobs this year?
17 Jun 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the unusual trend of Canadian rabbis departing from their posts amid pandemic challenges, likening the process to dati...
17 Jun 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden in Europe, Critical Race Theory, and Where Is Fauci?
15 Jun 2021
The text discusses President Biden's comments about the GOP and Vladimir Putin during his visit to Europe, where he criticized the GOP and praised Putin, spa...
15 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Coping with loss and optimism: One Chabad rabbi's reflections on COVID
15 Jun 2021
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan reflects on his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the enduring influence of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on his personal and communal...
15 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How London's Jews are helping their Muslim neighbours
9 Jun 2021
The episode discusses the Jewish community's solidarity with their Muslim neighbors after a tragic hate-motivated killing of a Muslim family in London, Ontar...
9 Jun 2021
Tablet
Reconsidering Camp
9 Jun 2021
Roseanne Benjamin reflects on her transformative teenage summers at Habonim-Dror Camp Galil, a Labor Zionist camp in Pennsylvania. Initially resistant to att...
9 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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One year since George Floyd's death: What's changed for Jews of colour?
8 Jun 2021
This episode explores the changes within the Canadian Jewish community in response to George Floyd's murder, focusing on the experiences and advocacy of Jews...
8 Jun 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Dr. Fleet Maull
4 Jun 2021
Fleet Maull, once a drug smuggling kingpin, turned Buddhist teacher and academic, served 14 years in prison and now focuses on bringing mindfulness and compa...
4 Jun 2021
Call Me Back
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Naftali Bennett - Who Are You?
4 Jun 2021
The text briefly mentions Naftali Bennett without providing specific details or insights about his identity or background. Instead, it acknowledges the 92nd ...
4 Jun 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Bite-Sized Bonjour: Love is Love
4 Jun 2021
Rabbi Steven Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, discusses his work with Eshel, an organization supporting LGBTQ Jews in the Orthodox community, ...
4 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Honouring Ruth Goldbloom, an unsung hero of Pier 21
3 Jun 2021
The episode pays homage to Ruth Goldbloom, a significant figure instrumental in establishing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, exploring her leg...
3 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mourning in Kamloops: How has the local Jewish community reacted?
2 Jun 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the Kamloops Jewish community's response to the discovery of 215 children's remains at a former residential school in...
2 Jun 2021
Tablet
Kaddish in the Time of COVID-19
2 Jun 2021
The text reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the recitation of the Kaddish prayer for mourning rituals within the Jewish ...
2 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Stories from Iraq's most famous pogrom: Farhud's 80th anniversary
1 Jun 2021
This episode marks the 80th anniversary of the Farhud, a devastating pogrom against the Jewish community in Iraq that occurred in 1941, leading to mass displ...
1 Jun 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The best country for Jews to live in is... Canada?
31 May 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses a new book, "No Better Home?: Jews, Canada, and the Sense of Belonging," examining Canada's appeal as a welcoming hom...
31 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What's the future of Jewish life in Saskatoon?
28 May 2021
The episode discusses the future of Jewish life in Saskatoon, highlighting a graduation ceremony for Hebrew school students and the newly renovated Agudas Is...
28 May 2021
Forward
Eric Adams earns backing of influential Orthodox voting bloc in Far Rockaway
28 May 2021
Eric Adams, a leading candidate for New York City's mayor, has gained a significant endorsement from the Orthodox community in Far Rockaway, Queens, through ...
28 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You Like Us! You Really Like Us!
27 May 2021
The text expresses gratitude to listeners for feedback on continuing daily podcasts, referencing Sally Field's Oscar speech, followed by a reaction to the Bi...
27 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Decline Mentality
26 May 2021
The article discusses the decline mentality present within the political class in the United States, particularly noticeable in New York City but prevalent n...
26 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Catching up on the Sherman murder mystery
25 May 2021
The episode discusses the ongoing investigation into the mysterious 2017 murders of Canadian Jewish billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. Journalist Kevin Do...
25 May 2021
Forward
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Stringer and Elyse Buxbaum talk about their marriage and the mayoral race
25 May 2021
Scott Stringer, NYC mayoral candidate and current comptroller, has faced allegations of past sexual harassment which have cost him substantial progressive ba...
25 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Jenna Lewinsky: Peace and quiet on a West Bank farm
19 May 2021
Jenna Lewinsky continues to manage her farm of Jacob's sheep in the West Bank despite challenges from COVID-19 and escalating conflict in the region. Her sto...
19 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Canadian exclusive interview: Robert Gasner, a hero in Ashkelon
16 May 2021
Robert Gasner, a Canadian living in Ashkelon, Israel, became a local hero when he bravely rescued a mother and her children from a burning building hit by a ...
16 May 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins
13 May 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the complexities of Jewish demographics in North America, focusing on the recent Pew Research Center's study on Amer...
13 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Dealing with cancelled summer camp—again
12 May 2021
The episode discusses the challenges Camp BB Riback in Alberta faces as it cancels its summer session for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic, al...
12 May 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E8 - Meet the self-proclaimed "King of Jewish Baseball"
11 May 2021
Nate Fish, known as the "King of Jewish Baseball," has a background in coaching and playing for various teams such as Team USA, the Tel Aviv Lightning, and t...
11 May 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why Jewish groups want you to fill out the 2021 census
11 May 2021
This episode discusses efforts by Jewish groups in Canada to ensure accurate representation in the 2021 census following a significant undercount in 2016. It...
11 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Numbers Are Really Good
10 May 2021
The podcast discusses positive trends in pandemic data and a shift in tone among public health experts towards good news. It also touches on current events i...
10 May 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Consequences of Bad Policies
7 May 2021
The podcast discusses how recent job numbers falling short of expectations, with only 266,000 jobs created out of an expected 1 million, may be attributed to...
7 May 2021