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Jewish groups condemn Canadian War Museum exhibit for ‘glorifying’ Palestinian terrorists
30 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the controversy surrounding a photo exhibit at the Canadian War Museum that Jewish groups claim glorifies Palestinian...
30 Aug 2021
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44 years after Bill 101, Quebec's language laws remain controversial
26 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the legacy and ongoing impact of Quebec's Bill 101, a language law that has significantly shaped the province's sociop...
26 Aug 2021
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The Museum of Jewish Montreal finds a new home in Leonard Cohen’s backyard
25 Aug 2021
The Museum of Jewish Montreal, initially a digital project documenting historic Jewish sites, is relocating to a new physical space near Leonard Cohen's form...
25 Aug 2021
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Meet the COVID survivor who threw the first pitch at a historic Blue Jays game
24 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily features Jeffrey Freedman, a COVID-19 survivor who suffered severe health complications and later got to throw the first pitch ...
24 Aug 2021
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KlezKanada and Ashkenaz Festival: How Zoom is helping to revive Jewish folk music in Canada
23 Aug 2021
COVID-19 has pushed KlezKanada and the Ashkenaz Festival to adapt with virtual programming, encouraging a broadening and thriving interest in Yiddish and Jew...
23 Aug 2021
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Greatest Hits: Remembering Iraq's Farhud and Argentina's AMIA bombing
17 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily revisits two significant events in Jewish history: the Farhud pogrom against Iraqi Jews in 1941 and the unsolved AMIA bombing i...
17 Aug 2021
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Christie Pits Riot: 88 years since Canada’s worst race riot
16 Aug 2021
This episode marks the 88th anniversary of the Christie Pits Riot, the largest race riot in Canadian history, sparked by pro-Nazi sentiments during a Jewish-...
16 Aug 2021
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Greatest Hits: The Indigenous-Jewish connection
12 Aug 2021
This episode explores the connections between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighted through shared traumas of the Holocaust and residentia...
12 Aug 2021
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Canada's first COVID-era Birthright trip, and a short CJN Daily break
11 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily explores the resumption of Canadian Birthright trips to Israel amidst the pandemic and revisits the legacy of Faye Schulman, a ...
11 Aug 2021
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This UN agency has an anti-Israel problem. So why does Canada keep funding it?
10 Aug 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses allegations of antisemitic conduct by United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees, as reported by UN Wat...
10 Aug 2021
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Canada unveils new statue to Anne Frank on anniversary of her arrest
9 Aug 2021
In this episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin Bessner discusses the unveiling of the first Anne Frank sculpture in Canada, marking both the 75th anniversary of Hol...
9 Aug 2021
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Celebrating the Japanese Schindler who saved thousands of Jewish lives
5 Aug 2021
This episode highlights the extraordinary actions of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who defied orders to save over 2,000 Jews during World War II, incl...
5 Aug 2021
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Record price expected for this rare WW1 poster made just for Canadian Jews
4 Aug 2021
This episode discusses the auction of a unique World War I poster created to encourage Jewish men to enlist in the Jewish Reinforcement Draft Company, the on...
4 Aug 2021
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Edmonton Heritage Festival still celebrates Israel, despite antisemitism and COVID
3 Aug 2021
The episode explores the significance of the Edmonton Heritage Festival, which includes an Israel-themed pavilion organized by the Jewish Federation of Edmon...
3 Aug 2021
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"I was called a F—ing Jew and shoved into a fence": Why Sam Brody is fighting back
2 Aug 2021
In this episode, Sam Brody discusses his experience of being physically assaulted in a Toronto street in an antisemitic attack that left him visibly shaken a...
2 Aug 2021
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Matt Abergel: Running a Michelin-star Hong Kong restaurant during the pandemic
29 Jul 2021
In this episode, Canadian chef Matt Abergel discusses the challenges and achievements of running his Michelin-starred restaurant Yardbird in Hong Kong during...
29 Jul 2021
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Meet the Jewish woman living in the path of B.C.'s largest forest fire
28 Jul 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily focuses on Becca Ignace, a Jewish woman coping with British Columbia’s severe wildfire season which destroyed her family homest...
28 Jul 2021
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Can international pressure stop the Sheikh Jarrah evictions?
27 Jul 2021
The episode discusses the contentious land dispute in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, highlighting the international and Canadian Jewish groups' efforts to pr...
27 Jul 2021
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Will Canadian snowbirds be able to travel south this winter?
26 Jul 2021
In this episode, Evan Rachkovsky from the Canadian Snowbird Association discusses the complexities facing Canadian snowbirds planning to travel south this wi...
26 Jul 2021
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Key takeaways from the National Summit on Antisemitism
22 Jul 2021
The National Summit on Antisemitism convened virtually in Canada, bringing together government leaders and Jewish community representatives to discuss concre...
22 Jul 2021
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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
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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
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Still demanding justice: 27 years since Argentina’s largest unsolved terror attack
19 Jul 2021
This episode revisits the devastating AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which remains unsolved 27 years later, with suspicions pointing towards Iran a...
19 Jul 2021
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Five ways to tackle anti-Semitism
15 Jul 2021
This episode covers the highlights of three significant events held on July 14, focused on combating antisemitism through community input, political action, ...
15 Jul 2021
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TikTok star Josh Zilberberg dishes on his Canadian Jewish roots
14 Jul 2021
This episode features TikTok star Josh Zilberberg, a Canadian Jewish influencer who discusses his unexpected rise to fame and his efforts to address antisemi...
14 Jul 2021
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Israel’s forgotten fighters: Two Canadians who served in Israel's 1948 war
13 Jul 2021
This episode features Canadian veterans Bill Novick and Irving Matlow, who were part of the Machal, a group of foreign volunteers that supported Israel in it...
13 Jul 2021
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El Al is flying to Toronto again, but are Canadians ready to travel?
12 Jul 2021
In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the recent resumption of El Al flights on the Toronto-Tel Aviv route after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Dinah Kutne...
12 Jul 2021
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New film reaches back generations to share Holocaust refugees' story
8 Jul 2021
Max Shoham, an 18-year-old filmmaker from Toronto, created an animated short titled "Sophie and Jacob," which is based on his great-grandparents' escape from...
8 Jul 2021
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Canada's Schindler: Meet the man who gave 79 Jewish orphans a new life on Canadian soil
7 Jul 2021
This episode covers the inspiring story of Morris Saxe, a Jewish Canadian farmer who helped 79 Jewish orphans from Poland relocate to Canada in the 1920s, re...
7 Jul 2021
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What did Marc Garneau accomplish in his trip to Israel?
6 Jul 2021
In this episode, the discussion centers on Canada's Foreign Minister Marc Garneau's visit to Israel, highlighting his intention to lower tensions regarding t...
6 Jul 2021
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Meet the Montreal Canadiens’ famous Jewish trumpet player
5 Jul 2021
This episode highlights Kid Mercury, a Jewish trumpet player and unofficial mascot for the Montreal Canadiens during their Stanley Cup victories in 1986 and ...
5 Jul 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reflections on high school graduation from the COVID Class of 2021
24 Jun 2021
This episode explores the contrasting experiences of the graduating class of 2021 from two Jewish high schools in Canada—TanenbaumCHAT in Toronto and King Da...
24 Jun 2021
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Pride Month: Why Canada’s blood donation ban for gay men matters for Jews
23 Jun 2021
The episode discusses the implications of Canada's blood donation ban on gay men, particularly in light of a recent proposal by Canadian Blood Services to re...
23 Jun 2021
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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
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Meet the Jewish artist painting Holocaust and residential school survivors
21 Jun 2021
The episode discusses an art exhibit by Jewish artist Carol Wylie that features portraits of Holocaust and Indian residential school survivors, highlighting ...
21 Jun 2021
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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
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Israel’s new leader has a Canadian connection—and plenty of challenges
16 Jun 2021
This episode examines the political and international significance of Naftali Bennett becoming Israel's new prime minister, focusing on his Canadian connecti...
16 Jun 2021
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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
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Irwin Cotler: Canada needs action, not words, to combat anti-Semitism
14 Jun 2021
Irwin Cotler, a prominent Canadian Jewish human rights lawyer, will lead a newly announced national summit on antisemitism as Canada aims to address rising h...
14 Jun 2021
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No, lockdown is nothing like Anne Frank hiding during the Holocaust
11 Jun 2021
Elly Bollegraaf, a Holocaust survivor who was hidden as a child in the Netherlands, shares her story and her perspective on the parallels people draw between...
11 Jun 2021
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One Canadian's quest to identify 861 unknown Israeli soldiers
10 Jun 2021
Stephen Glazer, a Toronto-born social worker, is involved in the Israeli non-profit organization Giving a Face to the Fallen, which seeks to identify and mem...
10 Jun 2021
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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
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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
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Recognizing the Canadian Jewish Women of WW2
7 Jun 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the new art exhibit 'She Also Serves' at the University of Calgary, which highlights the often-overlooked contributio...
7 Jun 2021
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Ya'ara Saks on Jewish emancipation and modern challenges
4 Jun 2021
This episode of The CJN Daily features a discussion with Ya'ara Saks, a Jewish Member of Parliament in Canada, about the historical significance and the ongo...
4 Jun 2021
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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