The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Less than 10 km from Gaza, this Canadian-Israeli couple is hiding for their lives: ‘We’ve lost a lot of hope’
8 Oct 2023
Canadian-Israeli couple, Gloria and Howard Wener, residents of Sde Nitzan near Gaza, woke up to rockets and air raid warnings on October 7, 2023, amid a conf...
8 Oct 2023
Forward
This war united Israelis like never before — and we will continue to fight for peace
8 Oct 2023
Despite a devastating mass terror attack by Hamas causing over 600 deaths and 2,000 injuries in Israel, Israelis have united in the face of this tragedy, wit...
8 Oct 2023
Forward
Israelis on the Gaza border outraged at weeks of government complacency
7 Oct 2023
Recent missile attacks near the Gaza border have left Israelis, like David Levy, outraged at the government's perceived complacency and failure to respond ef...
7 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Return of the 'Dang Fence'
6 Oct 2023
In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on President Joe Biden's shifting stance on the border wall, specifically his promise in 2020 not to extend Trump's...
6 Oct 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Who By Fire - with special guest Yuval Neria
6 Oct 2023
The podcast episode "Who By Fire" discusses a recent incident in Jerusalem where ultra-Orthodox Jews spat at Christian worshippers, prompting widespread cond...
6 Oct 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Some of My Best Friends are Jewish
5 Oct 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Some of My Best Friends are Jewish," the discussion revolves around Canadian Jewish individuals not necessarily celebrating Cana...
5 Oct 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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An Alternative View From Across the Green Line
5 Oct 2023
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israel Piekrash on a podcast to discuss Israel's social cohesion and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They explo...
5 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden's Building a Wall, It's Gonna Be Huge
5 Oct 2023
In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around surprising developments in the Biden administration, including the revelation that Biden is constructing ...
5 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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Karl Rove on our new (or not so new) political dysfunction
5 Oct 2023
In this episode, Karl Rove discusses the historical context of current political dysfunction in the United States, challenging the notion that today's politi...
5 Oct 2023
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Democratic House candidate clarifies 'regrettable' tweet about McCarthy and Hasidic leaders
4 Oct 2023
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones found himself in hot water after a now-deleted tweet regarding a meeting between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Ha...
4 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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To The Gaetz of Hell
4 Oct 2023
Josh Kraushaar, a contributor to Jewish Insider, discusses the power shift within House Republicans following the removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the a...
4 Oct 2023
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Woman kidnapped in Iraq was doing research authorized by Princeton
3 Oct 2023
Princeton University confirmed that Elizabeth Tsurkov was conducting authorized research for her Ph.D. thesis in Iraq when she was kidnapped by militants. He...
3 Oct 2023
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Israeli minister holds Sukkot prayer service in Saudi Arabia amid warming ties
3 Oct 2023
In a symbolic gesture of burgeoning Israeli-Saudi relations, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi conducted a Sukkot prayer service in Riyadh. The se...
3 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Impact of Random Crime
3 Oct 2023
This podcast episode discusses three recent crimes in American cities and questions if these incidents could mark a shift in the perception of crime in liber...
3 Oct 2023
Culturally Jewish
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'Controversial' Canadian artist Matthew Jocelyn just took over the Koffler Centre. What does that mean for its Jewish future?
3 Oct 2023
Matthew Jocelyn, a controversial Canadian artist, has taken over as the general director of the Koffler Centre of the Arts in Toronto, a prominent historical...
3 Oct 2023
Call Me Back
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Who will tell Biden? The dread of 2024 - with A.B. Stoddard
2 Oct 2023
In this episode, A.B. Stoddard joins to analyze the Democratic Party's concerns over President Biden's candidacy for the 2024 election and the possibility of...
2 Oct 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Will Canada finally release top-secret papers on suspected Nazi war criminals who moved to the country?
2 Oct 2023
The Canadian Parliament's recent applause of a 98-year-old former member of a Nazi-led Ukrainian Waffen SS unit has reignited calls for Canada to release top...
2 Oct 2023
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Mexico's Sheinbaum wore a rosary at an event. Is that kosher?
29 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish candidate for president in Mexico, faced criticism for wearing a rosary necklace at a campaign event, leading to accusations of i...
29 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Giving Notes on the Writers' Strike
29 Sep 2023
In a podcast discussion, Rob Long discusses the late Dianne Feinstein's career, the recent end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, and the successf...
29 Sep 2023
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Dianne Feinstein was tenacious and contradictory — just like American Jews
29 Sep 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90, was known for her impactful career in the Senate, advocating for issues like gun control and exposing tortur...
29 Sep 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Dark Side - with special guest John Ware
29 Sep 2023
In a recent episode of the Unholy Podcast, hosts Yonit and Jonathan speak with investigative reporter John Ware about his new documentary exploring the darke...
29 Sep 2023
Call Me Back
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What's with the GOP & these debates? - with Eliana Johnson
28 Sep 2023
In this episode, Eliana Johnson critiques the media's coverage of Republican presidential debates, arguing that mainstream outlets fail to address the issues...
28 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is It Curtains for Debates?
28 Sep 2023
The text discusses the recent Republican debate held at the Reagan Library, questioning its impact on the race and the utility of such debates in contemporar...
28 Sep 2023
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Trump frustrated when told he couldn't leverage US aid to Israel for peace deal, book claims
28 Sep 2023
The article discusses former President Donald Trump's frustration when he was informed that he could not leverage U.S. military aid to Israel to negotiate a ...
28 Sep 2023
Rivkush
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Does Canada really need another organization to 'combat anti-Jewish hatred'? Daniel Koren thinks so
27 Sep 2023
Daniel Koren, a former member of various Jewish organizations in Canada, has founded a new group called Allied Voices for Israel to combat anti-Jewish hatred...
27 Sep 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Could the Saudis be the Gamechangers?
27 Sep 2023
The article discusses the potential for a formal alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia, considering the historical Arab stance against Israel and recent g...
27 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The consequences of Parliament’s ‘mind-boggling’ ovation for former Nazi
27 Sep 2023
During an official ceremony in the Canadian House of Commons, lawmakers gave two standing ovations to a 98-year-old former Ukrainian soldier who had served w...
27 Sep 2023
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Canada’s House Speaker resigns over celebration of 98-year-old who fought in Nazi unit
26 Sep 2023
The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned following a scandal surrounding his leading a standing ovation for a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who wa...
26 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Joe Biden Looks for the Union Label
26 Sep 2023
In a recent podcast episode, Joe Biden's visit to Michigan in support of United Auto Workers strikers is discussed, focusing on how this move could impact hi...
26 Sep 2023
Call Me Back
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What's with Republicans & Ukraine? - with Aaron MacLean
26 Sep 2023
This episode explores why some U.S. Republicans are opposing ongoing military assistance to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, addressing both political dynam...
26 Sep 2023
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Report: Jailed French tycoon admits buying luxury gifts for Netanyahu, giving him 1 million Euros
26 Sep 2023
French businessman Arnaud Mimran, currently serving time for fraud and other crimes, admitted to financing vacations, luxury gifts, and a transfer of one mil...
26 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Israel’s pro-democracy protest leaders come looking for support in Canada
26 Sep 2023
Israeli pro-democracy protest leaders, Michal Muszkat-Barkan and Ora Peled Nakash, are visiting Canada to seek support from groups like JSpace Canada and the...
26 Sep 2023
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Between Yom Kippur services, Doug Emhoff shmoozes with the rabbis
26 Sep 2023
Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at Congregation Adas Israel in Washington, D.C. on Yom Kippur, emphasizing the need fo...
26 Sep 2023
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Trudeau apologizes for ovation to 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought in Nazi unit
26 Sep 2023
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and House Speaker Anthony Rota have apologized for leading a standing ovation in Parliament to a 98-year-old Ukrainian...
26 Sep 2023
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Zelenskyy joins Canadian Parliament's ovation to 98-year-old veteran who fought with Nazis
24 Sep 2023
The Canadian Parliament honored 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant Yaroslav Hunka, a veteran who fought with the SS Galichina, a unit associated with Nazi war c...
24 Sep 2023
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Standing up for Israel's democracy means standing up for Palestinians
22 Sep 2023
The article discusses the author's experience of being assaulted by an Israeli police officer while participating in a protest in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusal...
22 Sep 2023
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(Some) U.S. Jews (finally) take a stand for Israeli democracy
22 Sep 2023
In a recent protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, American Jews, including prominent leaders from various Jewish denomi...
22 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Victims of Crime and the Left of the Right
22 Sep 2023
The text suggests a shift in the Democratic party's stance on certain issues, arguing that they have redefined themselves, not the Republicans. It questions ...
22 Sep 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Normalize This: Saudi Breakthrough And Special Guest Lesley Stahl
22 Sep 2023
This week's episode of "Unholy Podcast" discusses a potential breakthrough in Saudi-Israeli relations, with signs from leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu, Moham...
22 Sep 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh & Gil Troy: Nuance
21 Sep 2023
Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's US visit, David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, and Gil Troy engage in a critical discussion about whether anti-judicial overh...
21 Sep 2023
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Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president
21 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and the current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, is poised to potentially become Mexico's fi...
21 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Garland in the Hot Seat
21 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses Merrick Garland's recent appearance on Capitol Hill, Democratic concerns about silencing Donald Trump, and the current relations betwee...
21 Sep 2023
Call Me Back
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Will Saudi Arabia's MBS save Israel from its political crack-up? With Micah Goodman
21 Sep 2023
In this episode, Dan Senor and Micah Goodman discuss the potential impact of a Saudi-Israel normalization deal on Israel's internal political crisis. They ex...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Insider
Keeping the faith — at arm’s length
21 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading candidate for Mexico's presidency, has downplayed her Jewish background to avoid stirring up antisemitic sentiment amid a rise i...
21 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Is it time to give GCSEs the boot?
20 Sep 2023
Bedales, a boarding school in Hampshire, has decided to minimize the number of GCSEs its students take, focusing instead on tailor-made courses. This move is...
20 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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United Nations General Nonsense
20 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses three recent speeches at the United Nations by President Biden, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and Ukrainian President Wolodymr Zelen...
20 Sep 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Previewing the Bibi-Biden Meeting and a Holiday Recap
19 Sep 2023
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber discusses key topics including the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords, a Supreme Court hearing, and the upcoming meet...
19 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Do Dems Get a Pass on a Government Shutdown?
19 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses the focus on Republican infighting in the House of Representatives regarding government shutdowns but questions the assumption that Dem...
19 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Will masking return this winter COVID season? A doctor in Ottawa is fighting for it
19 Sep 2023
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, a trustee in Ottawa, recently faced scrutiny for her efforts to reinstate a mask mandate in schools, which led to a heated board meeti...
19 Sep 2023
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Fawning Netanyahu defends Musk against antisemitism allegations
18 Sep 2023
During a recent visit to the U.S., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk against allegations of antisemitism, despite Musk's contentio...
18 Sep 2023