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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...

In this episode, Charles Bronfman reflects on his 90th birthday and discusses his philanthropic work, particularly his concerns about the growing rift betwee...

This episode commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, a central figure in Jewish and Canadian communities. It highlights his contributions to ...

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...

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...

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...

This episode celebrates the 114th birthday of Cecile Klein, Canada's oldest person, highlighting her approach to longevity which includes staying active and ...

The episode discusses an art exhibit by Jewish artist Carol Wylie that features portraits of Holocaust and Indian residential school survivors, highlighting ...

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...

This episode examines the political and international significance of Naftali Bennett becoming Israel's new prime minister, focusing on his Canadian connecti...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The episode pays homage to Ruth Goldbloom, a significant figure instrumental in establishing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, exploring her leg...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the Kamloops Jewish community's response to the discovery of 215 children's remains at a former residential school in...

This episode marks the 80th anniversary of the Farhud, a devastating pogrom against the Jewish community in Iraq that occurred in 1941, leading to mass displ...

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses a new book, "No Better Home?: Jews, Canada, and the Sense of Belonging," examining Canada's appeal as a welcoming hom...

The episode discusses the future of Jewish life in Saskatoon, highlighting a graduation ceremony for Hebrew school students and the newly renovated Agudas Is...

This episode explores the extraordinary life of Faye Schulman, a Jewish partisan and photographer during the Holocaust, whose images captured the lives of re...

Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, an Ottawa family doctor, discusses her initiative to ensure marginalized communities receive COVID-19 vaccinations through her self-or...

The episode discusses the ongoing investigation into the mysterious 2017 murders of Canadian Jewish billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. Journalist Kevin Do...

This episode delves into the challenges faced by Jewish students in Canada amidst the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting acts of anti-Semitism and cam...

In this episode, the CJN Daily discusses Canada's new "Kindness Week" law, a concept championed by Rabbi Reuven Bulka, which was passed unanimously by the Ho...

Jenna Lewinsky continues to manage her farm of Jacob's sheep in the West Bank despite challenges from COVID-19 and escalating conflict in the region. Her sto...

Robert Gasner, a Canadian living in Ashkelon, Israel, became a local hero when he bravely rescued a mother and her children from a burning building hit by a ...

This episode of The CJN Daily provides a historical perspective on Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, narrated by David Matlow, a collector of Her...

The episode commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the MS St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees denied entry to North America, leading to tragic fates for...

The episode discusses the challenges Camp BB Riback in Alberta faces as it cancels its summer session for the second consecutive year due to the pandemic, al...

This episode discusses efforts by Jewish groups in Canada to ensure accurate representation in the 2021 census following a significant undercount in 2016. It...

This episode discusses the recent violence in Jerusalem, coinciding with Yom Yerushalayim, a day marking the reunification of the city, stressing that tensio...

This episode explores the Clean Speech Ottawa initiative, which encourages individuals to be mindful of their language to promote kindness and reduce harm ca...

This episode discusses the "They Were Loved" project by Maclean's, which aims to honor Canadians who died from COVID-19, highlighting some notable Jewish sto...

In this episode, Ellin Bessner discusses the significance of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month with former politicians Linda Frum and Michael Levitt, who were i...

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic events at Mount Meron during Lag b'Omer, highlighting the complexities within Israeli society that contr...

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner is a new podcast that offers a concise daily newscast focused on stories relevant to Jewish Canadians. The podcast aims to c...