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Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy discuss the closure of Israel's Judaica in Toronto, symbolizing the broader decline of Jewish 'third spaces' where Jews ga...

Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University, discusses his innovative class on conservative ideas at a predominantly liberal college, aimi...

Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University, experimented with teaching a class on conservative ideas at his liberal college, highlighting...

The episode delves into the controversy surrounding Joe Roberts, examining the dynamics of who claims the authority to define Jewish identity, particularly w...

Amid online controversy, Joe Roberts faces scrutiny over his Jewish identity due to his pro-Israel stance, leading to debates over who gets to define Jewishn...

Jewish studies professors on college campuses are caught between advocacy and academia as they navigate complex political landscapes, often leading to confli...

The episode delves into the tensions faced by Jewish studies professors on college campuses amidst growing pro-Palestinian protests, exploring how their acad...

Pro-Palestinian encampments on Canadian campuses have sparked debates about student activism and its role in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Montreal-based rep...

Journalist Justin Ling joins "Bonjour Chai" to discuss pro-Palestinian encampments on American and Canadian campuses, exploring the movement's aims and contr...

This year's Great Canadian Seder addresses the challenge of navigating political discussions, particularly concerning Israel, at family gatherings. The episo...

The Great Canadian Seder convenes voices across Canadian Jewry to explore the Seder's role in family dynamics, political discussions about Israel, and the te...

The episode explores the controversy around the resignation of Guernica's editor, Jina Moore, following backlash over an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen,...

In the wake of controversy surrounding Guernica retracting an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, the literary world grapples with restrictions on Jewish vo...

The episode delves into the implications of smartphone use on youth mental health, particularly within the Jewish community, highlighting an increasing prefe...

The episode delves into the increasing concerns over children's smartphone usage, highlighted by Jonathan Haidt's article, discussing mental health impacts a...

Amid a reported rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, this episode delves into the profound cultural and political shifts within the country, featurin...

Ellin Bessner joins "Bonjour Chai" to discuss the concerning rise of antisemitism in Canada, as highlighted by recent alarming headlines in major publication...

Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the parallels between Kate Middleton's disappearance and Queen Esther's story from Purim, while discussing the ...

This episode draws parallels between Kate Middleton's disappearance and Queen Esther's story, examining themes of truth and transparency in Jewish texts. Avi...

Adina Sash, also known as @FlatbushGirl, joins the hosts to discuss the plight of agunot, particularly highlighting the case of Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox ...

The episode explores the challenges faced by Orthodox women trapped in marriages due to the refusal of their husbands to grant a get, highlighting the case o...

Journalists Avi Finegold, Phoebe Maltz Bovy, and Gabby Deutch analyze whether the portrayal of antisemitism since October 7 matches the dire imagery found in...

After reflecting on recent high-profile articles discussing the rise of antisemitism in North America since October 7, the hosts question whether current fea...

The episode delves into the topic of polyamory, comparing it with traditional Jewish values and examining how contemporary Jewish communities might navigate ...

Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Avi Finegold delve into the concept of polyamory and its distinction from traditional polygamy, questioning its ethical implications wi...

The Jewish Public Library in Montreal faced controversy for pulling pro-Palestinian author Élise Gravel's books over her social media posts critical of Israe...

The episode delves into the controversial decision by the Jewish Public Library in Montreal to remove and then reinstate books by É lise Gravel following her...

The discussion delves into the challenges rabbinical schools face today, particularly due to a generational shift where young Jews increasingly identify as n...

The generational shift away from Zionism among young rabbis is challenging Jewish seminaries and synagogues grappling with declining enrollments. This phenom...

JewBelong's recent pivot to aggressively tackle antisemitism alongside Robert Kraft's prominent marketing efforts have sparked debate over the effectiveness ...

Amid rising anti-Semitism and controversial rebranding efforts by Jewish organizations, Avi and Phoebe discuss the role of marketing in Jewish identity and c...

The discussion delves into the current state of Jewish media following the October 7th events and tackles the complexities of public reckonings through the l...

Laura E. Adkins discusses the challenges and growth of Jewish media since recent international events, reflecting on increased engagement but persistent fina...

The episode explores the emerging Jewish movement of "diasporism," where Jews embrace their identity and expression outside Israel while questioning Zionism'...

Marc Tracy from the New York Times joins Bonjour Chai to discuss the concept of diasporism, a Jewish movement seeing a rise particularly post-October 7th, fo...

The episode discusses Shalom Auslander's critique of the overuse and dilution of the term "Nazi" in modern discourse. Additionally, there is a conversation o...

Shalom Auslander discusses the evolving misapplication of the term 'Nazi' in contemporary discourse, arguing its overuse diminishes its historical gravity. P...

A recent incident at the Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, New York, involving an unauthorized tunnel highlights internal conflicts within the Chabad mov...

Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the chaos surrounding a surprise tunnel discovered under Chabad world headquarters as it raises potential antis...

The text discusses recent events related to Zionism, including a confrontation between a pro-Palestinian protester and an individual at the Toronto Eaton Cen...

The U.S. Congress recently held hearings questioning top university professors about antisemitism on their campuses amid increasing scrutiny of academic inst...

A Jewish feminist movement has gained traction globally under the hashtag #MeTooUnlessUrAJew, highlighting the hypocrisy of democratic institutions and activ...

Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., in a rally supporting Israel against Hamas, providing a sense of solidarity for the attendees who had felt is...

On the Bonjour Chai podcast, hosts Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Marc Weisblott explore the urban-suburban divide within the Jewish community in New York and Toronto...

Montreal has recently experienced a surge in antisemitic incidents, including bullets fired at a Yeshiva elementary school and molotov cocktails thrown at a ...

The text discusses a shift in the relationship of Diaspora Jews with Israel, highlighting the impact of recent events like protests against Prime Minister Be...

Stella Levi, a Holocaust survivor from Rhodes now living in New York City, is the subject of a new book called One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank. The bo...

The live taping of Bonjour Chai discusses the challenges of media consumption in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting how different ...

In the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Jewish individuals are facing inquiries from non-Jewish friends about their well-being, prompti...

In the podcast episode of "Awoke O Zion," Avi and Phoebe discuss the reactions of Canadian politicians and institutions to Hamas terrorists' recent attacks o...