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Jews were once embraced by progressive activists. Did Oct. 7 permanently change that?
14 Jun 2024
Bernie Farber discusses his departure from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and reflects on the diminishing support for Jewish causes within progressive circle...
14 Jun 2024
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
John Longhurst, Canada's last faith reporter, discusses the changing landscape of religion in Canada, highlighting a shift from organized religion to persona...
3 Jun 2024
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
John Longhurst, Canada's sole remaining faith reporter, discusses the decreasing religious affiliation in Canada, his career journey, and his new book, 'Can ...
3 Jun 2024
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
Ralph Benmergui interviews John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, about the evolving landscape of religion reporting and the changes in Cana...
3 Jun 2024
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Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion
3 Jun 2024
John Longhurst, Canada's last remaining faith reporter, discusses his unconventional path to sustaining religious reporting in the nation's newspapers amidst...
3 Jun 2024
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Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues
22 May 2024
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg, who has served communities worldwide, shares insights on the importance of actively engaging with synagogue and Jewish life without mere...
22 May 2024
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Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues
22 May 2024
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explores the concept of being a shareholder in Jewish synagogues rather than merely paying dues, encouraging active engagement and presen...
22 May 2024
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Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues
22 May 2024
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg challenges the traditional model of synagogue membership by suggesting that Jews should become shareholders who actively invest in their ...
22 May 2024
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Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues
22 May 2024
Rabbi Beni Wajnberg shares insightful perspectives from his diverse rabbinic journey, advocating for a model of synagogue participation that values personal ...
22 May 2024
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May 2024
Marsha Lederman shares her experience as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, highlighting how Yom HaShoah offers a unique sense of community and solidarity ...
6 May 2024
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May 2024
Marsha Lederman reflects on the impact of being the child of Holocaust survivors and how she navigates Yom HaShoah, finding solace in community. Her book, 'K...
6 May 2024
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May 2024
Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, discusses the intergenerational trauma she carries and how Yom HaShoah offers her a sense of community. She...
6 May 2024
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Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah
6 May 2024
Marsha Lederman, a journalist and daughter of Holocaust survivors, discusses the significance of Yom HaShoah and shares insights from her book, "Kiss the Red...
6 May 2024
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This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment
21 Apr 2024
Jonathan Schorsch champions the Green Sabbath Project, proposing a Shabbat-like day of rest to mitigate climate change by reducing one's ecological footprint...
21 Apr 2024
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This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment
21 Apr 2024
Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, advocates for an environmentally conscious lifestyle akin to observing Shabbat, focusing on rest and...
21 Apr 2024
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This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment
21 Apr 2024
Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, discusses how the practice of Shabbat can serve as both a spiritual and ecological tool to combat cl...
21 Apr 2024
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This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment
21 Apr 2024
Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, advocates for environmental activism through the practice of Shabbat, suggesting a technological and...
21 Apr 2024
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Filmmaker Alan Zweig, known for his candid documentaries, discusses his spiritual journey from a planned legal career to a path of film and podcasting. With ...
10 Apr 2024
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
The episode features a conversation with filmmaker Alan Zweig and host Ralph Benmergui as they reflect on their parallel spiritual journeys and explore momen...
10 Apr 2024
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Alan Zweig and Ralph Benmergui reflect on their long-standing friendship and creative collaborations, exploring their youthful journeys in India that took th...
10 Apr 2024
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Renowned filmmaker Alan Zweig reflects on his unconventional career path, from contemplating law to traversing India and ultimately producing distinctive doc...
10 Apr 2024
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A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust
19 Mar 2024
Toby Lloyd discusses his debut novel "Fervour," which examines complex family dynamics within a Jewish context, exploring themes of Orthodox Judaism, mystici...
19 Mar 2024
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A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust
19 Mar 2024
British Jewish author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut novel, Fervour, which interweaves Kabbalistic themes, family dynamics, and Holocaust trauma. Through cha...
19 Mar 2024
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A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust
19 Mar 2024
Toby Lloyd discusses his new novel 'Fervor,' which intertwines Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family drama, and Holocaust memories. The novel explores the divers...
19 Mar 2024
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A new Orthodox horror novel blends Kabbalah, family drama and memories of the Holocaust
19 Mar 2024
British author Toby Lloyd discusses his debut horror novel 'Fervour,' which blends Orthodox Jewish mysticism, family complexities, and Holocaust trauma. Thro...
19 Mar 2024
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In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt
4 Mar 2024
Diane Flacks explores the interplay of Jewish guilt, divorce, and motherhood in her one-woman show 'Guilt (A Love Story),' turning her personal experiences i...
4 Mar 2024
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In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt
4 Mar 2024
Diane Flacks explores the complexities of Jewish guilt and divorce in her one-woman play, "Guilt (A Love Story)," sharing her personal journey through humor ...
4 Mar 2024
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In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt
4 Mar 2024
Diane Flacks delves into the complexities of Jewish guilt and personal accountability through humor in her solo show "Guilt (A Love Story)," which explores h...
4 Mar 2024
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In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt
4 Mar 2024
Diane Flacks discusses her new one-woman show, 'Guilt (A Love Story),' exploring themes of Jewish guilt, divorce, and motherhood through humor and personal r...
4 Mar 2024
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin discusses the complexities of Jewish identity through the lens of his personal experiences and the impact of anti-Jewish sentiment on comedy in ...
20 Feb 2024
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin, founder of Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs, reflects on the role of Jewish identity and comedy in the face of rising antisemitism. He shares personal ex...
20 Feb 2024
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin, founder of Yuk Yuk's, discusses the impact of his Jewish identity on his life and career, as well as the challenges of antisemitism in the cont...
20 Feb 2024
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Mark Breslin on the value of Jewish comedy and identity in an increasingly antisemitic world
20 Feb 2024
Mark Breslin reflects on his Jewish identity, the persistence of antisemitism, and the legacy of Jewish humor, especially in Canada, in a candid interview wi...
20 Feb 2024
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'Some bearded person sitting on a throne in the sky is a kindergarten God': Rabbi Zelig Golden explains earth-based Judaism
8 Feb 2024
Rabbi Zelig Golden discusses earth-based Judaism and the need to reconnect Judaism with its original ties to the land, emphasizing panentheism and the femini...
8 Feb 2024
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'Some bearded person sitting on a throne in the sky is a kindergarten God': Rabbi Zelig Golden explains earth-based Judaism
8 Feb 2024
Rabbi Zelig Golden discusses Wilderness Torah's earth-based Judaism, emphasizing personal and communal healing through reconnecting with nature. He explores ...
8 Feb 2024
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'Some bearded person sitting on a throne in the sky is a kindergarten God': Rabbi Zelig Golden explains earth-based Judaism
8 Feb 2024
Rabbi Zelig Golden emphasizes the importance of reconnecting Jewish tradition with the earth, advocating for a panentheistic view of divinity that sees God i...
8 Feb 2024
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'Some bearded person sitting on a throne in the sky is a kindergarten God': Rabbi Zelig Golden explains earth-based Judaism
8 Feb 2024
Rabbi Zelig Golden delves into the concept of earth-based Judaism, exploring its roots in Jewish traditions and its potential for fostering cultural and envi...
8 Feb 2024
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Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan 2024
Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the necessity of integrating spirituality into our approach to the climate crisis, advocating for a deep connection with the na...
24 Jan 2024
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Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan 2024
Rabbi Yonatan Neril highlights the need for a spiritual transformation to address the climate crisis by integrating Jewish teachings with ecological awarenes...
24 Jan 2024
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Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan 2024
Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the spiritual dimensions of the climate crisis, emphasizing that reconnecting with spirituality through Jewish teachings can of...
24 Jan 2024
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Rabbi Yonatan Neril: How spirituality can help us solve the climate crisis
24 Jan 2024
Rabbi Yonatan Neril discusses the critical need for spiritual solutions to address the climate crisis, arguing that a cultural shift towards spiritual awaren...
24 Jan 2024
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Coping during difficult times: Lynda Fishman and Dr. Barbara Landau on communal trauma in the wake of war
18 Oct 2023
In response to the current high tensions in the Jewish community due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, experts Lynda Fishman and Dr. Barbara ...
18 Oct 2023
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The return of Ralph Benmergui: Not That Kind of Rabbi is back
5 Oct 2023
"Not That Kind of Rabbi," hosted by Ralph Benmergui, is returning with a new season on The CJN Podcast Network, focusing on Jewish Canadians and delving into...
5 Oct 2023
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Lawrence, Florence, Shoreview: The Lawrence Morgenstern Shiva
30 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast episode of NTKR, Lawrence Morgenstern, a beloved stand-up comic who recently passed away, is fondly remembered by his longtime partner Ro...
30 Nov 2022
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High Holidays Edition
19 Sep 2022
The text discusses the upcoming Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Days of Awe, with Yom Kippur being a day of fasting for 25 hour...
19 Sep 2022
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Avrum Rosensweig
29 Aug 2022
Avrum Rosensweig is a guest on the Not That Kind of Rabbi podcast, where he discusses his views on God, his personal journey towards and away from the concep...
29 Aug 2022
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Rabbi Aaron Levy
10 Apr 2022
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on t...
10 Apr 2022
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Brian Fraser
24 Feb 2022
Brian Fraser is a versatile individual, serving as a Minister and organizational development expert while also being an avid runner and jazz enthusiast. In a...
24 Feb 2022
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Jeremy Hotz
10 Feb 2022
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder. Despite this, he i...
10 Feb 2022
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Lara Rae
27 Jan 2022
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual. The author expresses admiration for Lara Rae and hints at a forthcoming reunion or e...
27 Jan 2022