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The murders of Barry and Honey Sherman get the true crime treatment
13 Feb 2023
The unsolved murders of Barry and Honey Sherman, prominent philanthropists in Toronto, have sparked conspiracy theories involving figures such as the Clinton...
13 Feb 2023
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Why Israel’s Aroma Espresso Bar owes $10 million to their original Canadian franchisor—but they’re not paying (yet)
8 Feb 2023
Aroma Espresso Bar, the popular Israeli coffee chain, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with its original Canadian franchisors over a $10 million debt...
8 Feb 2023
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This 4-year-old got his dream birthday party—at a Metro grocery store in Picton, Ont.
7 Feb 2023
Lev Goldfarb, a 4-year-old boy, had his dream birthday party at a Metro grocery store in Picton, Ont., sparking goodwill in the small town. The party led to ...
7 Feb 2023
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‘This is the direction we want Judaism to move’: a Canadian Orthodox rabbi’s Tu B’Shevat call to save the environment
6 Feb 2023
Canadian Orthodox rabbis are advocating for environmental conservation in honor of Tu B'Shevat, with initiatives like vegan Shabbat dinners and sustainable p...
6 Feb 2023
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A spiritual conversation with the young Hollywood horror movie writer who used to watch Jewish bodies before they were buried in Toronto
2 Feb 2023
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict ...
2 Feb 2023
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Toronto’s Reena agency turns 50 facing middle-aged challenges of caring for older residents with disabilities
1 Feb 2023
Reena, a prominent Jewish organization in Canada, was founded 50 years ago to provide support and housing for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to...
1 Feb 2023
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YidLife Crisis explain why they translated their very Jewish humour into Chinese (and French, too!)
31 Jan 2023
Montreal comedy duo YidLife Crisis has translated their Jewish humor into Chinese and French to broaden their global reach and appeal. By translating a 2015 ...
31 Jan 2023
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University of Toronto held a private event to help Jews heal from antisemitism. Two attendees reveal what happens in a ‘restorative circle’
30 Jan 2023
University of Toronto's anti-racism office organized a restorative circle for Jewish students and staff to address antisemitism following a report by Dr. Aye...
30 Jan 2023
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Take our 15-minute audio tour of Winnipeg’s redesigned Holocaust Education Centre
26 Jan 2023
The Winnipeg Holocaust Education Centre, Canada's smallest at 1,000 square feet, has been redesigned to focus on teaching the Holocaust in a more contemporar...
26 Jan 2023
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Shining a new light on Rudolf Vrba, the Canadian who escaped from Auschwitz
25 Jan 2023
Rudolf Vrba, a Slovakian Jewish teenager who changed his name from Walter Rosenberg, escaped from Auschwitz in 1944, becoming one of the few to do so. His te...
25 Jan 2023
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Remembering the late Rabbi Bernard Baskin, 102, and other 'Honourable Menschen'
24 Jan 2023
The Jewish community in Canada recently mourned the loss of several prominent figures, including Rabbi Bernard Baskin and composer Leon Dubinsky. Many of the...
24 Jan 2023
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Why is Israel's ambassador to Canada quitting his job?
23 Jan 2023
Israel's ambassador to Canada, Ronen Hoffman, announced his resignation on Twitter after just a year in office, sparking speculation about the reasons behind...
23 Jan 2023
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Hear how Ottawa’s public school board decided to finally take formal action against antisemitism
19 Jan 2023
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has taken formal action against antisemitism by passing a motion to hire a Jewish equity coach, in part due to the ...
19 Jan 2023
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Remembering war veteran Jerry Gross, 96, who served with Machal in Israel’s first struggle for survival
18 Jan 2023
Joseph "Jerry" Gross, a 96-year-old war veteran from Montreal, recently passed away, having served with the 52nd Battalion of the Givati Brigade during Israe...
18 Jan 2023
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'Early bird' dinners and bathing caps: Miami Beach's previous generation of Jewish snowbirds remembered
17 Jan 2023
Photographer Naomi Harris pays tribute to the bygone era of Miami Beach's affordable winter destination for low-income Jewish snowbirds in her new book "Hadd...
17 Jan 2023
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A swoosh and a schmear: Nike launches Montreal bagel-inspired sneakers
16 Jan 2023
Nike has released a new sneaker inspired by Montreal bagels, featuring a design reminiscent of the city's famous honey-dipped, sesame seed-covered bagels mad...
16 Jan 2023
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Montreal kosher meat store J&R abruptly closed after 70 years. The reasons why were complicated
12 Jan 2023
After 70 years in operation, Montreal's J&R Kosher Meat and Deli abruptly closed, shocking the Jewish community. The owner, Sidney Nemes, cited three main re...
12 Jan 2023
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Cyberfrumenism: Why these ultra-Orthodox women singers are going viral—against the wishes of some rabbis
11 Jan 2023
The article discusses the rising trend of young ultra-Orthodox Jewish women, particularly from Canada, using social media to showcase their singing talents d...
11 Jan 2023
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How a plate of herring is the secret to Jewish unity
10 Jan 2023
Jeremy Urbach, a 21-year-old from Toronto, has gained popularity with his YouTube channel, Gishmak Herring, dedicated to reviewing the Ashkenazi dish. Inspir...
10 Jan 2023
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10 ideas to save a broken Canada—from the Jewish policy expert who says 2023 will be ‘brutish and nasty’
9 Jan 2023
Irvin Studin, a policy expert and academic, warns of a bleak future for Canada post-pandemic in his book "Canada Must Think for Itself: 10 Theses for Our Cou...
9 Jan 2023
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The CJN: Where we’ve been and where we’re heading next—and how you can help in 2023
25 Dec 2022
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the Canadian Jewish News paused its print edition due to lack of advertising, editor-in-chief Yoni Goldstein spearheaded e...
25 Dec 2022
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Why this Ottawa artist turns her broken glass menorahs into grave-marker stones
22 Dec 2022
Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Jo...
22 Dec 2022
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On Bowen Island, a community rallies against Holocaust denial—behind a giant driftwood menorah
21 Dec 2022
In response to an unsettling encounter with a Holocaust denier, the Jewish community on Bowen Island, BC, decided to increase their visibility by creating a ...
21 Dec 2022
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Recognize this blue moose menorah? The artist has never lit Hanukkah candles
20 Dec 2022
The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite pro...
20 Dec 2022
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'This is a hair-on-fire moment': Why Canadian Jewish leaders are worried about Israel’s new government
19 Dec 2022
Canadian Jewish leaders are expressing concerns about Israel's new government, expected to be led by Benjamin Netanyahu and composed of right-wing politician...
19 Dec 2022
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After losing her job, Phyllis Taylor went behind bars—and became The Prison Lady
15 Dec 2022
After losing her job at a law firm in Toronto, Phyllis Taylor found new purpose by teaching life skills to Canadian prisoners, including drug dealers and rap...
15 Dec 2022
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How well do you remember the 2022 news cycle? Take The CJN Daily’s political pop quiz
14 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily hosted a political panel and quiz game featuring David Birnbaum, Emma Cunningham, and Stephen Adler, representing the Liberal, NDP, and Conserv...
14 Dec 2022
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From architects to Olympians: A winter roundup of the recently deceased
13 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily's Honourable Menschen segment pays tribute to notable Jewish Canadians who have recently passed away. In this edition, the focus is on Cynthia ...
13 Dec 2022
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Is antisemitism really that bad at the University of Toronto’s medical school? These doctors say ‘yes’
12 Dec 2022
Dr. Ayelet Kuper, a professor at the University of Toronto's medical school, has documented and published instances of antisemitism faced by Jewish faculty a...
12 Dec 2022
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Here’s why Irwin Cotler says his political prisoner clients are the real heroes
8 Dec 2022
Renowned human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler, also Canada's special envoy on antisemitism, is the subject of a new documentary called "First to Stand: The Cases...
8 Dec 2022
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'We cannot fix this alone': How a Vancouver rabbi assembled a team of diverse leaders to tackle racism
7 Dec 2022
Rabbi Philip Bregman of Vancouver formed a diverse group of seven leaders from various racialized communities following a spike in antisemitism post-conflict...
7 Dec 2022
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How a filmmaker turned Canada's Jewish history into an Indiana Jones adventure
6 Dec 2022
Len Pearl, a documentary filmmaker from Toronto, is completing a new series called "Search Out the Land" focusing on the history of Jews in Canada. This seri...
6 Dec 2022
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Freedom Convoy spokesman Benjamin Dichter takes us behind the scenes of the three weeks that paralyzed Ottawa
5 Dec 2022
Benjamin Dichter, known for his role as a spokesman for the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, reflects on the protest's impact, highlighting the removal of COVID vac...
5 Dec 2022
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A century of welcoming Jewish immigrants: JIAS marks its 100th anniversary
24 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS), highlighting its pivotal role in assisting Jewi...
24 Nov 2022
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'All in this together' or 'Every man for himself'? Donniel Hartman on the future of Diaspora-Israeli relations
23 Nov 2022
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the future of Israeli democracy and its implications for Diaspora-Israeli relations in light of the recent Israeli elections....
23 Nov 2022
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How Sean Shapiro became known as the TikTok Traffic Cop—and went viral with video tips to avoid getting tickets
22 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the story of Constable Sean Shapiro, a Toronto police officer who has gained significant popularity by running a Ti...
22 Nov 2022
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This new Canadian podcast examines why Hasidic Jews leave their communities to go 'off the derech'
21 Nov 2022
Naomi Seidman, who left her ultra-Orthodox upbringing, discusses her new podcast, "Heretic in the House," which explores the true lives of people who have go...
21 Nov 2022
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Author Dara Horn on the rise in antisemitism, and why Holocaust museums and Holocaust education won’t stop it
17 Nov 2022
Author Dara Horn discusses the persistence of antisemitism and critiques traditional approaches such as Holocaust museums and education, advocating instead f...
17 Nov 2022
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Canadian kids are getting sick at record levels. This expert isn't sure when it will end
16 Nov 2022
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Schwartz discusses the severe health crisis facing Canadian children amid a surge in cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19, with hospita...
16 Nov 2022
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Anita Neville, Canada’s only Jewish lieutenant governor, won't forget her community—or those she represents
15 Nov 2022
Anita Neville discusses her unexpected appointment as Manitoba's first Jewish lieutenant governor and her hopes to leave a meaningful impact on her community...
15 Nov 2022
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Ethan Schachter was born with a rare genetic disease. Now his mom is raising $1 million to find a cure
14 Nov 2022
This episode delves into a rare genetic disease, nemaline myopathy type 2, a form of muscular dystrophy affecting Ashkenazi Jews more than others. Toba Coope...
14 Nov 2022
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These brothers retraced the steps of their great-uncle, a Jewish Canadian soldier who ‘died a hero’
10 Nov 2022
Elliott and Jonathan Shiff embarked on a poignant journey to the Netherlands to honor their great-uncle, Sgt. Harry Bockner, a Jewish Canadian soldier who pe...
10 Nov 2022
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Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman's life story is now an award-winning YA book
9 Nov 2022
In this episode, Holocaust survivor Robbie Waisman and co-author Susan McClelland discuss their newly awarded book, "Boy From Buchenwald," which aims to educ...
9 Nov 2022
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'Republicans will take the House': David Frum predicts the U.S. midterms and lays out the stakes for American Jews
8 Nov 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Canadian-born political commentator David Frum discusses the U.S. midterm elections, emphasizing their implications for Ame...
8 Nov 2022
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Canada’s expecting 76,000 refugees in 2023. Meet the woman furnishing hundreds of their homes for free
7 Nov 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Susie Shore Sauve discusses her volunteer initiative, From House to Home Ottawa, which furnishes homes for refugees in Cana...
7 Nov 2022
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What happened when Jewish summer campers faced Holocaust denier Jim Keegstra’s students on the basketball court? A new graphic novel tells the tale
3 Nov 2022
The episode discusses the efforts of the Jewish community in Alberta to counteract the antisemitic teachings of Jim Keegstra through a unique and ambitious i...
3 Nov 2022
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The CJN Daily Dead Beat is back, with a new name: The Honourable Menschen
2 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily, now called The Honourable Menschen, celebrates the lives and contributions of several notable Jewish Canadians who have recent...
2 Nov 2022
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Scenes from El Al's last flight out of Canada
1 Nov 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily covers the end of El Al's direct flights from Canada to Israel, with personal stories from passengers and reflections on the im...
1 Nov 2022
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Go backstage on Tom Stoppard's gripping new Holocaust play, 'Leopoldstadt', with Canadian Broadway star Caissie Levy
31 Oct 2022
Tom Stoppard's Broadway play 'Leopoldstadt' opens to critical acclaim, as it poignantly explores Jewish identity and the Holocaust, with Canadian actress Cai...
31 Oct 2022
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Canada's 2021 census numbers are in—and they're good news for Jews
27 Oct 2022
This episode discusses the results of Canada's 2021 census, which offers more accurate data about the Jewish population by including Jewish as a religious an...
27 Oct 2022