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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...

In a podcast episode titled "Some of My Best Friends are Jewish," the discussion revolves around Canadian Jewish individuals not necessarily celebrating Cana...

In this podcast episode titled "Hunka Hunka Burning Parliament," the focus is on the post-Yom Kippur repentance fest and the resignation of Speaker of the Ho...

The Great Canadian Sermon Slam, hosted by Bonjour Chai, is an annual event in Canadian Jewry where rabbis compete with their best sermons for the grand prize...

In a podcast episode hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, with guest Marc Weisblott, the focus is on reviewing major news stories of 5783 in the Jew...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Twitter CEO Elon Musk engaged in a heated online dispute over accusations of increased antisemitism on the platform sinc...

In a podcast episode discussing Jewish day schools, Avi Finegold interviews Paul Bernstein, the founding CEO of Prizmah, a network for Jewish day schools in ...

Phoebe Maltz Bovy wrote a column for the _Globe and Mail_ discussing the sexist backlash in Israel fueled by the religious right, which is seen as a threat t...

Avi and Phoebe discuss the Barbie movie's Jewish connections on their podcast, then delve into the prevalent mainstream conversations on feminism and body im...

The text discusses the lack of inherent Jewishness in the Barbie doll despite popular theories suggesting otherwise, highlighting Barbie's versatility as a c...

The "Over the Hill" podcast episode discusses the historical significance of the Yiddish advice column "A Bintel Brief" in helping Jewish immigrants navigate...

Jewish summer camp culture, explored in Sandra Fox's book "The Jews of Summer," has historically encouraged romantic relationships among teens to foster Jewi...

This segment discusses the impact of Canada's wildfires on Central Canadians, including Jewish communities in Ontario and Quebec, prompting a reflection on J...

Hadley Freemannow, a well-known journalist, shares her struggle with anorexia, OCD, and substance abuse in her memoir "Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anore...

Parents at Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto expressed opposition to the school's inclusion of gender-identity topics in the curriculum, citing concerns ab...

Billboards from JewBelong in New York City are generating discussion for their bold slogans demanding an end to Jew hate, sparking conversations about Jewish...

"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...