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Will Israel's government collapse after just one year?
9 Jun 2022
The episode delves into the fragility of Naftali Bennett's diverse coalition government in Israel, discussing the challenges it faces after one year in power...
9 Jun 2022
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Go west, young Jew: Hamilton, London and Windsor are growing their numbers with people priced out of Toronto
8 Jun 2022
The CJN Daily discusses the Welcome Home project, an initiative by Jewish communities in Hamilton, London, and Windsor, Ontario, to attract Jewish families p...
8 Jun 2022
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It took a war in Ukraine for this woman to finally find the family that saved her grandparents' lives
7 Jun 2022
In this episode of The CJN Daily, the emotional reunion between Dori Ekstein and Danute Protc uncovers the story of two families connected by survival during...
7 Jun 2022
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Israel just airlifted in 180 Ethiopian Jews. Meet the Canadians who helped make it happen
2 Jun 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent airlift of 180 Ethiopian Jews to Israel as part of Operation Tzur Israel and highlights the involvement of...
2 Jun 2022
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What Ontario's Jews need to know heading into election-day polls
1 Jun 2022
As Ontario's provincial election approaches, Doug Ford is expected to secure another term, though Jewish issues remain pivotal for some constituents. The CJN...
1 Jun 2022
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Decades after expulsion from Arab lands, Sephardi survivors' stories are being preserved
31 May 2022
The episode discusses the release of "Sephardi Voices," a book that documents the oral histories of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Arab countries foll...
31 May 2022
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A new Jewish exodus from Quebec? Access to health care, education and court services at risk under Bill 96
30 May 2022
The Canadian Jewish News discusses Quebec's Bill 96, which imposes stricter French-language requirements affecting education, healthcare, and minority rights...
30 May 2022
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Meet the first Jewish butcher to give Prince Charles a local Canadian tour
26 May 2022
John Diener, a local Jewish butcher from Ottawa's Byward Market, had the unique opportunity to host Prince Charles during a visit that marked the Queen's Pla...
26 May 2022
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Hear our exclusive interview with Nachman Shai during his first trip to Canada as Israel's diaspora minister
25 May 2022
This episode features an exclusive interview with Nachman Shai, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, during his first visit to Canada. They discuss Israel'...
25 May 2022
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'It's shocking': Clean-up underway after massive thunderstorm batters Ontario and Quebec
24 May 2022
A severe thunderstorm over Victoria Day weekend in Canada caused significant destruction across Ontario and Quebec, resulting in 10 fatalities and widespread...
24 May 2022
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For thriller novelist Samantha Bailey, Jewish maternal anxiety is storytelling inspiration
19 May 2022
In this episode, thriller novelist Samantha Bailey discusses how Jewish maternal anxieties have influenced her storytelling, particularly in her latest suspe...
19 May 2022
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Why does sexual abuse in Orthodox communities go unreported and unpunished?
18 May 2022
This episode delves into the troubling issue of underreported sexual abuse in Orthodox Jewish communities, exploring the systemic barriers that prevent victi...
18 May 2022
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After violent clashes between Haredi and progressive women at the Western Wall, Rachel Cohen Yeshurun isn't giving up the fight
17 May 2022
This episode discusses Rachel Cohen Yeshurun's advocacy for women's rights to pray at the Western Wall with Women of the Wall amidst ongoing opposition from ...
17 May 2022
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Sexually assaulted by a doctor at 17, Lorie Wolf slams rabbis for sending her away with just a cheque
16 May 2022
Lorie Wolf shares her harrowing journey as a sexual assault survivor, criticizing the Orthodox Jewish community for mishandling her case. The episode emphasi...
16 May 2022
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Sharon, without Lois or Bram, transforms her classic career into a family business
12 May 2022
In this episode, Sharon Hampson, formerly of the iconic children's group Sharon, Lois & Bram, revives her musical career at 79 with a family band including h...
12 May 2022
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Recognize these faces? A Dutch research team is asking Canadians to help identify its country's lost Jews
11 May 2022
This episode discusses a Dutch research project called "Behind the Star," which seeks to identify Jews in wartime photographs from the Netherlands and docume...
11 May 2022
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'If they could kill him, they would': Jewish couple who stopped a hate crime in Montreal speak out
10 May 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily focuses on a hate crime witnessed by a Jewish couple in Montreal, where a Jewish man carrying an Israeli flag was attacked. The...
10 May 2022
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'A punch in the stomach': Rabbi Ayelet Cohen on why American Jews must speak out to support abortion rights
9 May 2022
Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, the new dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary, emphasizes that abortion is permissible under Jewish law, especially to protect the moth...
9 May 2022
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Behind the bread: Melina 'Saucy Soprano' Schein on how she won Wall of Bakers
5 May 2022
In this episode, Melina Schein, also known as the Saucy Soprano, discusses her victory on the TV show "Wall of Bakers" and shares insights into her personal ...
5 May 2022
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Introducing The CJN Daily Dead Beat, telling real and rare stories of the recently deceased
4 May 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily introduces "The CJN Daily Dead Beat," a segment highlighting notable Jewish Canadians who have passed away, such as Boris Brott...
4 May 2022
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Israel has a new museum dedicated to Allied Jewish soldiers—but not a lot of Canadians
3 May 2022
The episode discusses the new Chaim Herzog Museum of the Jewish Soldier in World War II, opening in Latrun, Israel, which aims to honor the 1.5 million Jewis...
3 May 2022
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News you need to watch out of Israel, according to the Times of Israel podcasters
2 May 2022
In this episode, CJN Daily celebrated its one-year anniversary by connecting with Israeli counterparts Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jessica Steinberg from The Tim...
2 May 2022
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Hear the highlights of this historic debate over Holocaust denial in Canada’s House of Commons
28 Apr 2022
This episode covers a pivotal debate in Canada’s House of Commons regarding two bills aimed at criminalizing Holocaust denial. MPs from major political parti...
28 Apr 2022
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Hidden for 1,000 days: How 8 members of this Canadian family survived the Holocaust
27 Apr 2022
The Veffer family's remarkable survival story during the Holocaust is being retold in a new children's book, shedding light on their extraordinary journey fr...
27 Apr 2022
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Tory MP claims Liberals "stole" his Holocaust denial bill—and watered it down
26 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the controversy surrounding two Holocaust denial bills being debated in Canadian parliament: one by Conservative MP...
26 Apr 2022
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The story behind this secret Jewish photo of Guy Lafleur
25 Apr 2022
The episode explores a unique photograph of hockey legend Guy Lafleur dressed in Jewish attire, reflecting on his warm and mensch-like character as remembere...
25 Apr 2022
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Zoom funerals, socially distanced shivas: One rabbi's guide to coping with death during COVID and beyond
21 Apr 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Avraham Plotkin discusses his book on bereavement and addressing death, "Seven Conversations with Jerry," which he wrote while process...
21 Apr 2022
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After getting fired by Doug Ford, Dianne Saxe hopes to make political history
20 Apr 2022
Dianne Saxe, a Jewish environmental lawyer and former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, is running for the Green Party in the University-Rosedale riding...
20 Apr 2022
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Let my shofars go: How the Passover story saved one woman's Judaica from Canadian border control
19 Apr 2022
In this episode, Sara Davis recounts her journey of rediscovering her Jewish roots, which included ordering Jewish ritual items from Israel that were detaine...
19 Apr 2022
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Canada might ban Holocaust denial. Here's why that probably won't curtail antisemitism
18 Apr 2022
This episode discusses Canada's proposed legislation to criminalize Holocaust denial and the potential implications for antisemitism and free speech. Belle J...
18 Apr 2022
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We want your Passover stories
14 Apr 2022
This episode invites listeners to share their unique Passover Seder experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Host Ellin Bessner encourages submissio...
14 Apr 2022
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Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform community kicks off with a virtual seder
13 Apr 2022
This episode discusses the establishment of Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform Jewish community, led by Rabbi N. Siritsky, which aims to connect unaffiliate...
13 Apr 2022
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Why are so many campus student unions voting on BDS motions this year?
12 Apr 2022
This episode explores the increased incidence of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) motions on Canadian university campuses, engaging with activists and st...
12 Apr 2022
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Nazis shot down Cobby Engelberg's plane on D-Day. Now, his son has finally found the farm where Cobby crashed—and the remnants of history that remain
11 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily recounts Harvey Engelberg's emotional journey to Normandy, uncovering the site where his father Cobby's plane crashed during a ...
11 Apr 2022
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The classical world remembers renowned conductor Boris Brott, 78, who 'painted with music'
7 Apr 2022
The episode commemorates the life and impact of Boris Brott, an iconic Canadian conductor who made classical music accessible and vibrant. Through interviews...
7 Apr 2022
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After the Oscars slap fiasco, Rabbi Joshua Corber wants you to know he has alopecia, too
6 Apr 2022
Rabbi Joshua Corber, inspired by the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, shares his personal experience with alopecia in a sermon to highlig...
6 Apr 2022
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Demand for food donations keeps spiking as Canadians enter their third pandemic Passover
5 Apr 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the increasing demand for Passover food donations in Canadian Jewish communities as the pandemic persists into its t...
5 Apr 2022
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Why is kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola different from all other Coca-Colas?
4 Apr 2022
This episode explores the tradition and significance of kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola, which replaces high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar to meet Passov...
4 Apr 2022
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Terror in Israel claims 11 lives: Hear two Canadians describe life on the ground
31 Mar 2022
This episode of the CJN Daily discusses the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel that have claimed 11 lives, and shares the experiences of Canadians curre...
31 Mar 2022
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The new mahjong cards are arriving: Will the pandemic mean another lost winter for players?
30 Mar 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mahjong enthusiasts, particularly within the Jewish Canadian community, as the...
30 Mar 2022
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'It is hard not to be moved to tears': A Canadian doctor describes volunteering at a Ukrainian pop-up medical clinic
29 Mar 2022
Dr. Daniel Kollek, a Canadian Jewish ER physician, describes his emotional experience providing medical aid to Ukrainian refugees, drawing parallels between ...
29 Mar 2022
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Israel's new women's hockey team lost badly in their international debut—but they're ready for more
28 Mar 2022
Israel's newly-formed women's hockey team made its international debut in Belgrade, Serbia, despite significant challenges like limited ice time in Israel an...
28 Mar 2022
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‘Our family has lost its voice': Hear stories of the life and accomplishments of Julia Koschitzky
24 Mar 2022
This episode of "The CJN Daily" pays tribute to Julia Koschitzky, a revered Canadian Jewish leader and philanthropist, who passed away after a battle with ca...
24 Mar 2022
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Sonia Bazar's new book unveils the hidden secrets and forgotten lives of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery
23 Mar 2022
Sonia Bazar is featured for her exploration of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery, inspiring her new book of poems and photographs, "Pathways." The book s...
23 Mar 2022
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This 67-year-old Ukrainian widow journeyed by bus, train, foot and plane to find safety in her new home: Winnipeg
22 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the harrowing journey of 67-year-old Valentyna Agapova, a Ukrainian widow who fled the danger of Russian invasion to find refuge with h...
22 Mar 2022
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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
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'It really hurts': Dutch Jewish leader Ruben Vis strikes back at explosive new Anne Frank book
17 Mar 2022
In this episode, Dutch Jewish leader Ruben Vis criticizes a controversial book by Canadian writer Rosemary Sullivan, which claims a Dutch Jewish notary betra...
17 Mar 2022
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Mishpacha Feud: Behind the scenes of this Thornhill family's game show victory
16 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the experience of the Kestelman family from Thornhill, Ontario, as they participated in Family Feud Canada, bringing Jewish representat...
16 Mar 2022
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Construction kicks off for Toronto's new $27-million Holocaust museum—at a time it's needed most
15 Mar 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily features the new $27 million Holocaust museum in Toronto, focusing on its role in contemporary Holocaust education amid rising ...
15 Mar 2022
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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