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In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the 20th anniversary of the book "Hana's Suitcase" and its enduring impact on Holocaust education. Author Karen Levi...

In this episode, Efrem "Eppy" Rappaport discusses his decision to potentially sell or close the well-known Omnitsky Kosher deli in Vancouver due to upcoming ...

In this episode, former UN ambassador Danny Danon discusses the implications of Israel's upcoming election, highlighting the potential return of Benjamin Net...

In this episode, Michael Teper discusses his efforts to uncover anti-Zionist and antisemitic views among candidates in Ontario's municipal elections. He expl...

This episode is a conversation with Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP for Thornhill, reflecting on her first year in office and recent political developments...

This episode explores the significance of Iran's ongoing protests for the Jewish community, highlighting the shared fight for human rights led by women after...

This episode features political strategist Steve Adler discussing the key municipal elections in Ontario and the impact these may have on Jewish voters, espe...

Martin Rutte discusses his Project Heaven on Earth, which aims to apply the Jewish concept of tikkun olam beyond traditional religious settings, fostering gl...

This episode explores how technology, such as QR codes on tombstones, is transforming Jewish funeral traditions, as well as the growing trend of green burial...

The CJN Daily episode delves into the story of "Tracking the Ten," a docuseries recounting the journey of ten Jewish boys who celebrated their b'nai mitzvah ...

Bonnie Stern, a celebrated cookbook author, collaborates with her daughter Anna Rupert to release "Don't Worry, Just Cook," marking her first cookbook in ove...

This episode covers how the Jewish community in Sydney, Nova Scotia, observed Rosh Hashanah in the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left their s...

The episode discusses the challenges faced by the Sons of Jacob Congregation in Belleville, Ontario, which for the first time in nearly a century, couldn't c...

The episode explores a dramatic incident where Canadian border officials blocked a shipment of lulavs due to concerns about violating agricultural laws, caus...

This episode discusses the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's controversial decision to disinvite Irwin Cotler from a speaking event, which sparked outr...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the recent discovery of a 100-year-old time capsule at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim during its milestone anniversary...

In this episode, Marsha Lederman discusses her transition into opinion writing with a focus on Jewish issues, highlighted by her experiences with intergenera...

This episode delves into how Canadian Jewish communities are enhancing their security measures, particularly during significant times like the High Holidays,...

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the late David Shentow, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to sharing his harrowing experiences to combat...

This episode reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's notable relationship with Jewish communities, acknowledging her support for Holocaust memorial initiatives and ...

This episode discusses the significant policy change by the RCMP to allow Jewish officers to wear kippot while on duty, a move driven by advocacy from B'nai ...

The CJN Daily explores the immense $450 million Jewish community center project, JWest, in Vancouver, which promises to greatly expand community resources ov...

This episode of The CJN Daily pays tribute to Alex Polowin, a heroic WWII veteran, who as a young Canadian Jew, lied about his age to join the Navy and fight...

The episode discusses the formal apology and compensation offered by Germany to the families of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics on...

This episode features Alexandre Matte, a professional storyteller rooted in both Jewish and Francophone traditions, who recently placed second in the Toastma...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the remarkable story of the Kuklya family, whose extensive genealogy project uncovered 75,000 relatives, including ...

This episode delves into the unsettling practices of Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, a major Jewish funeral home in Canada, focusing on their controversial ...

Alexandra Lulka Rotman discusses her battle with the Toronto District School Board after being falsely accused of Islamophobia for condemning anti-Israel edu...

This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the lives and contributions of six notable Canadian Jews who passed away in the summer of 2022. Through these stori...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the significance of the 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, where thousands of J...

Mark Goldberg has been tracking Laith Marouf's antisemitic online behavior since 2016, leading to recent government scrutiny over funding Marouf's anti-racis...

This episode highlights the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in Canada through the stories of Miriam Lieff, who held Canada's first bat mitzvah in 1949,...

Magicians Ben Train and Jonah Babins, co-founders of the Toronto Magic Company, discuss their journey from pandemic-related setbacks to achieving financial s...

This episode explores how Canadian Jewish folk music festivals like KlezKanada and the Ashkenaz Festival have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to ...

The episode features Gary Averbach, a 79-year-old real estate mogul and philanthropist from Vancouver, as he completes a 1,000km trek from Calgary to Vancouv...

In this episode, Canadian journalist Mark Schatzker discusses his book "The End of Craving" which explores how modern diets and food additives disrupt our br...

This episode highlights Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, who has significantly influenced Jewish life in the UAE, particularly following the A...

Eitan Steinfeld, a 14-year-old from Toronto, developed the WatchSiddur app for Apple Watch users to access daily Jewish prayers conveniently. Despite limited...

This episode features a conversation with a Jewish-Indigenous couple who reflect on their interfaith relationship and discuss the significance of the Nationa...

In this episode, Abe Train, the developer of the geography-based game Globle, discusses his journey from leaving a corporate job to creating a popular online...

This episode of The CJN Daily explores the filming of Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,' at Beth Tzedec Synagogue i...

In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner covers the legal battle between the Zisman family and Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel over undisclosed admini...

On this episode of The CJN Daily, Gary Averbach discusses his personal journey walking 1,000 kilometers across Canada to honor a promise to his late cousin a...

This episode explores the relationship between the endangered monarch butterfly and the Jewish concept of tikkun olam or repairing the world. Monarch advocat...

This episode highlights NHL star Zach Hyman's involvement in philanthropy through his celebrity golf tournament aimed at raising funds for Jewish Federations...

One year after Canada's first National Summit on Antisemitism, there is a mixed assessment of progress; while legislative advancements have been made, such a...

This episode discusses Gabriel Emanuel, a Canadian lawyer-turned-playwright, who won the Israeli Prime Minister's Prize for his play about Menachem Begin. It...

Nick Yudell, a Canadian Jewish war hero and gifted photographer, left behind a treasure trove of hundreds of film negatives depicting everyday life in Manito...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic murder of Dan Markel, focusing on his mother, Ruth Markel's journey through grief and advocacy, culminat...

Yukon's Jewish community of 38 people, led by Rick Karp, is facing the challenge of surviving the region's worst wildfires in decades, while working to estab...