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"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succ...

The article "A Good Rabbi is Hard to Find" discusses the evolving role of rabbis in response to changing communal needs and declining synagogue attendance. I...

The podcast episode reflects on the tragic suicide of Herschel Siegel, a gay Orthodox man from Atlanta who struggled with mental health issues and acceptance...

The Bonjour Chai team recently hosted a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal to explore the secrets behind the success of Chabad. Rabbi Shmuly Weiss,...

Mark Oppenheimer, a former host of the Unorthodox podcast and editor at Tablet, wrote a letter challenging New York Times columnist Jessica Grose's view on a...

Israel's 75th birthday has been marked by deep divisions, political protests, and controversial legislation, raising questions about the country's future. Th...

Avi and Phoebe discuss the Quebec Premier's tweet celebrating the province's Catholic heritage despite his push for secularism, exemplified by Bill 21 bannin...

Christopher Silver, a professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University and author of Recording History, joins Bonjour Chai to delve into the Sephardic side o...

The Second Annual Great Canadian Seder brings together a diverse group including politicians, cantors, comics, and more for a virtual event filled with stori...

The podcast discusses the rising trend of "traditional wives" within the Orthodox community, who embrace roles like homemaking and child-rearing as part of t...

Base, an organization originating from New York in 2015, embodies a modern, decentralized approach to Judaism by having rabbinic couples host gatherings like...

Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, in an article for Tradition, discusses the fading trend of celebrating Jewish excellence through books like "Great Jews in Sports" or...

The podcast discusses a variety of topics, including the use of psychedelics like LSD to address psychological distress, with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz advocating f...

The novels of Roald Dahl are undergoing revisions to align with modern standards, removing language considered offensive. The changes aim to make the books m...

In a recent discussion on "Just Be a Mensch," Avi and Phoebe explore the concept of being a good person, referencing New York Magazine's 194 rules on social ...

In the first episode of Bonjour Chai's Sitdown series, Avi interviews Mark (Moishe) Bane, the former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), a significant umbr...

"Chanshi" is a popular new Israeli show telling the story of a young Orthodox woman who embarks on a journey to Israel to have encounters with IDF soldiers, ...

The Chabad movement stands out as a prominent presence in Canadian cities with their numerous Chabad houses, menorahs, and outreach activities, even attracti...

Over 110,000 protestors gathered in Tel Aviv to oppose right-wing Israeli government reforms aimed at changing the judicial system to shift power from courts...

In a recent episode of The CJN's podcast, "Bonjour Chai," hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the topic of antisemitism's increasing prevalen...

Michael Marrus, a prominent Holocaust scholar in Canada, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to Jewish history through hi...

Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki discusses the historical significance of the swastika as a symbol of peace and well-being, striving to reclaim its original mea...

The text discusses the fluidity of Jewish identity and the ability to navigate different spaces while maintaining one's Jewishness. It references the concept...

The text discusses a report by Independent Jewish Voices highlighting concerns that adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism in Canada has limited open d...

Following Benjamin Netanyahu's return in Israel's elections, concerns have arisen over a likely far-right coalition placing controversial figures Bezalel Smo...

With winter holidays approaching, the podcast delves into the phenomenon of Jewish romance novels, exploring their popularity among both Jewish and non-Jewis...

As the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, raising concerns about the future of Holocaust education and Jewish communal memory, a discussion examines the...

With elections approaching in the United States and Israel, Canadian Jews seek insight into the political landscapes of these nations with significant Jewish...

Rabbanit Rachael Turkienicz, winner of the Great Canadian Sermon Slam, discusses Jewish education, the struggle of women in religious scholarship, and leads ...

The hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast celebrated Sukkot and delved into the issue of affordable housing in the Jewish community, especially considering the r...

The Miami Boys Choir, a popular Orthodox Jewish pop group founded in the 1970s, recently gained unexpected fame on TikTok, with their videos garnering hundre...

"Teshuvahland" delves into the concept of teshuvah, or repentance, as a process of returning to one's true path or desired destination after realizing a devi...

As the year 5783 approaches, the hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast engage in self-reflection about their topics and opinions in the past year, from Indigenou...

The New York Times published an exposé on issues in Hasidic schools in New York, which were already known within the community. Similar problems have been re...

Jewish organizations are hosting high-profile fundraising events with notable speakers like Stephen Harper, George Bush, Mayim Bialik, and Fran Drescher to r...

The text discusses a variety of Jewish topics, including a follow-up on the role of day schools in 2022 with Yehuda Kurtzer from the Shalom Hartman Institute...

In a recent editorial meeting by The Canadian Jewish News (CJN), the staff discussed Jewish education, pondering if children enjoy it, receive a superior edu...

Joanna Halpern Zisman, a software engineer from Toronto, created Yente over the Rainbow, the first dating site for LGBTQAI+ Jews in 2017. The site aims to he...

During a break from their regular programming, the podcast "Shvitzing in August" features a re-aired interview with renowned climate activist Tzeporah Berman...

The Bonjour Chai team dedicates an episode to the discussion of interfaith marriage, exploring varying viewpoints within Judaism on the matter. Reform rabbis...

Rabbi Saul Emanuel, executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal and head of Montreal Kosher (MK), discusses the high cost of kosher meat a...

Hillel Montreal's integration into Federation CJA's GenMTL program led to some challenges, with students feeling alienated due to a perceived focus on pro-Is...

The Calgary Stampede is highlighted as more than just a cowboy festival, emphasizing its role in bringing Albertans together for various activities. In a Bon...

Younger generations are donating less than their parents, prompting Jewish organizations in Canada to engage younger donors differently. The Canadian expansi...

The podcast "As Canadian as Possible, Under the Circumstances" celebrates Canada Day with a focus on Canadian Jewish life. It features interviews with an Isr...

The podcast episode discusses the response to a previous episode on kosher food ethics, with a focus on Montreal's Vaad Ha'ir defending the high cost of kosh...

The podcast episode discusses recent kosher controversies, such as non-Orthodox certification, disruptive behaviors at kosher establishments, and scandals in...

The Jewish community has progressed from acknowledging queer Jews to actively working towards their inclusion in Jewish law and practice. The Queer Jewish In...

Sally Priesand made history almost 50 years ago as the first female rabbi ordained in North America, yet female rabbis today still face disparities compared ...

The first Jews in Canada were Sephardim who founded the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal in 1768, with Ashkenazi Jews following from Europe. A ne...