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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The ICJ called Israel’s 57-year military rule of Palestinian land ‘illegal’. What happens next? 23 Jul
The CJN Daily discusses the recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Je...
23 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After Fredericton's pride parade was led by pro-Palestinian activists, local Jews worry about their place in the city 22 Jul
The Fredericton Pride parade led by a pro-Palestinian group has ignited tension and concerns among the local Jewish community, who feel increasingly unsafe a...
22 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones After Fredericton's pride parade was led by pro-Palestinian activists, local Jews worry about their place in the city 22 Jul
Fredericton's LGBTQ pride parade, led by a pro-Palestinian group, has sparked concerns among the local Jewish community, heightened by recent antisemitic inc...
22 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem 18 Jul
Derek Penslar, co-chair of Harvard's Presidential Task Force on Combatting Antisemitism, addresses criticisms of the task force's interim report, which found...
18 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem 18 Jul
Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar and Harvard professor, discusses his role as co-chair of Harvard's antisemitism task force amidst criticism and controversy...
18 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘We are going to fight back’: Windsor Jews rally against UWindsor’s concession to pro-Palestinian students 16 Jul
Windsor's Jewish community is actively opposing the University of Windsor's recent agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters, which many see as a significant...
16 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘We are going to fight back’: Windsor Jews rally against UWindsor’s concession to pro-Palestinian students 16 Jul
Windsor's Jewish community is challenging the University of Windsor's agreement with pro-Palestinian campers, which includes boycotting Israel and hiring mor...
16 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy wants to fight the information war in Canada 15 Jul
Eylon Levy, fired as the Israeli government's international media spokesperson, has launched the Israeli Citizen Spokespersons' Office to enhance Israel's gl...
15 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy wants to fight the information war in Canada 15 Jul
Eylon Levy, a former spokesperson for the Israeli government, discusses his new initiative in Canada aimed at informing and rallying support against misinfor...
15 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones When a craft market in Saskatoon banned Zionists, these Jewish parents decided to fight back 11 Jul
Jewish parents in Saskatoon successfully challenged a craft market's anti-Zionist policy by enlisting help from local organizations and advocating against ex...
11 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones When a craft market in Saskatoon banned Zionists, these Jewish parents decided to fight back 11 Jul
Controversy erupted in Saskatoon when a craft market celebrating Pride Month banned Zionists, sparking a grassroots movement among local Jewish parents to co...
11 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones It's time for French Jews—and Jews in the Diaspora—to come live in Israel, says MK Sharren Haskel 9 Jul
Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel, born in Canada, discusses the alarming rise of antisemitic violence in France and suggests that Jews in the diaspora s...
9 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones It's time for French Jews—and Jews in the Diaspora—to come live in Israel, says MK Sharren Haskel 9 Jul
Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel, who has Canadian roots, calls for Jews in the diaspora, particularly in France, to relocate to Israel amid rising anti...
9 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Anthony Housefather is the federal government’s new special adviser on antisemitism. What now? 8 Jul
Anthony Housefather, a Montreal-area Liberal MP, has been appointed as the federal government's special advisor on antisemitism, tasked with addressing this ...
8 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Anthony Housefather is the federal government’s new special adviser on antisemitism. What now? 8 Jul
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's appointment as the Canadian government's special adviser on antisemitism highlights the ongoing challenges and responses ami...
8 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How Kitchener-Waterloo's own Walk for Israel drew a huge crowd—and no protesters 4 Jul
The unexpected large turnout for the Walk for Israel in Kitchener-Waterloo reflects a growing sense of unity and support within the Jewish community amid ris...
4 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How Kitchener-Waterloo's own Walk for Israel drew a huge crowd—and no protesters 4 Jul
The unexpected turnout of 500 people for the Walk for Israel in Kitchener-Waterloo surprised organizers amidst rising antisemitism in Canada. The event was m...
4 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner 3 Jul
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding Birju Dattani's appointment as Canada's chief human rights commissioner, which has drawn ire from Jewish gr...
3 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner 3 Jul
The recent appointment of Birju Dattani as Canada's Chief Human Rights Commissioner has sparked controversy due to his past anti-Israel and alleged antisemit...
3 Jul
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7 30 Jun
In a panel discussion, prominent Jewish Canadians reflect on increased antisemitism following events on October 7th and share feelings of vulnerability in th...
30 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7 30 Jun
This episode discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by Jewish Canadians in light of antisemitic incidents since October 7th. Intellectuals and co...
30 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today 27 Jun
Author Robert Rotenberg discusses his latest crime novel, 'What We Buried,' which delves into a Nazi massacre in Italy during World War II and its contempora...
27 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today 27 Jun
Robert Rotenberg's latest novel, 'What We Buried,' blends historical fiction with contemporary themes, highlighting a long-overlooked Nazi massacre in Italy ...
27 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Two years ago this week El Al said it was shuttering direct service to Canada. Will it return? 25 Jun
El Al's direct service route to Canada remains closed indefinitely despite the high demand, with the airline now focusing on strengthening its partnerships, ...
25 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Two years ago this week El Al said it was shuttering direct service to Canada. It did. Will it return? 25 Jun
El Al, the Israeli airline, is reconsidering its approach to the Canadian market after ceasing direct flights from Toronto in 2022, despite full flights prio...
25 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know 24 Jun
An Ontario court is set to rule on the legality of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto, as the university argues the protest violates t...
24 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know 24 Jun
The episode discusses the ongoing legal battle over a pro-Palestinian tent city at the University of Toronto, highlighting its impact on students, university...
24 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times 20 Jun
Sidura Ludwig's new children's book, "Rising," intertwines the soothing ritual of challah baking with the Jewish tradition, offering a comforting activity am...
20 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times 20 Jun
Sidura Ludwig's new children's book 'Rising', inspired by her personal challah-baking ritual during the pandemic, offers solace and connection amid contempor...
20 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why 19 Jun
The arson attack on Vancouver's Schara Tzedeck synagogue illustrates ongoing antisemitic threats, with police still investigating the incident that left the ...
19 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why 19 Jun
After a targeted arson attack on Vancouver's Schara Tzedeck synagogue, the Jewish community reflects on rising antisemitism and their security measures. Rabb...
19 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians 17 Jun
The northern Israeli communities of Metula and Kiryat Shmona are caught in the crossfire of Hezbollah rockets, leading to widespread evacuations funded partl...
17 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians 17 Jun
The episode highlights the impact of Hezbollah's military actions in Northern Israel, leading to the evacuation of 60,000 residents, including heavily Canadi...
17 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why 11 Jun
Alexandria Fanjoy Silver shares her journey to Judaism, explaining her decision to convert twice and how her commitment has been profoundly reaffirmed since ...
11 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why 11 Jun
Alexandria Fanjoy Silver, whose journey to Judaism included two conversions, discusses her profound connection to Judaism and how current events impact her n...
11 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why 11 Jun
Alexandria Fanjoy Silver shares her journey of converting to Judaism twice and discusses how her commitment to Jewish identity has been both fulfilling and c...
11 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel 10 Jun
Thousands of Toronto Jews and allies participated in the historic Walk with Israel, amidst heightened tensions and pro-Palestinian protests. The event featur...
10 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel 10 Jun
Ellin Bessner reflects on the emotional experience of Toronto's 55th Walk with Israel, noting the impressive turnout of 50,000 supporters amidst high securit...
10 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and pseudoscience 6 Jun
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University, is at the forefront of debunking pseudoscience and wellness myths despite being 76 and having n...
6 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and psuedoscience 6 Jun
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University, discusses his relentless efforts to debunk pseudoscience and misinformation in health and welln...
6 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Former Israeli hostage Hagar Brodutch fears time is running out for the others still held in Gaza 5 Jun
Hagar Brodutch shares her traumatic experience as a hostage and her journey toward recovery while emphasizing the urgency of addressing the ongoing hostage c...
5 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Former Israeli hostage Hagar Brodutch fears time is running out for the others still held in Gaza 5 Jun
Hagar Brodutch reflects on her family's harrowing 51-day captivity by Hamas and their subsequent recovery journey in Toronto. Advocating for the release of r...
5 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen 4 Jun
Israeli actor Swell Ariel Or, known for her role in "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," shares insights into her career, her move to Hollywood, and her efforts ...
4 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen 4 Jun
Swell Ariel Or, star of the Israeli series "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," discusses her shift to Hollywood and how she has supported Israeli soldiers follo...
4 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal 3 Jun
The episode discusses lawyer Neil Oberman's efforts to combat antisemitism legally in Montreal, highlighting the use of court injunctions to protect Jewish i...
3 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal 3 Jun
Litigation lawyer Neil Oberman discusses his legal efforts to combat antisemitism in Montreal, including injunctions to keep harmful protesters away from Jew...
3 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What this Canadian-Palestinian peace activist wants you to know about life after Oct. 7 30 May
Yafa Sakkejha, a Canadian-Palestinian peace activist with deep familial ties to Israel and Palestine, discusses her efforts to foster understanding and peace...
30 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What this Canadian-Palestinian peace activist wants you to know about life after Oct. 7 30 May
Yafa Sakkejha, a Canadian-Palestinian peace activist, discusses her participation in the Israeli peace-building group Friends of Standing Together, which aim...
30 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A new political Jewish students’ union has sprung up after weeks of pro-Palestine tent protests 29 May
The Canadian Union of Jewish Students (CUJS) has formed in response to rising antisemitism on Canadian university campuses, notably following violent pro-Pal...
29 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A new political Jewish students’ union has sprung up after weeks of pro-Palestine tent protests 29 May
Amid rising antisemitic incidents on Canadian campuses, Jewish students have created the Canadian Union of Jewish Students (CUJS) to advocate politically aga...
29 May