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In this episode, the hosts of Bonjour Chai debate the necessity and format of Holocaust education in Canadian schools, considering the implications of a rece...

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the challenges facing progressive Zionism in a polarized political climate, featuring discussions on identity, security...

Rachel B. Gross discusses her book 'Beyond the Synagogue', exploring how nostalgia for mid-20th century Jewish traditions has become a form of religious prac...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the hosts highlight the recognition of Jewish Canadians with the Order of Canada and feature interviews with four notable Je...

Avi Finegold discusses with Yoni Goldstein, editor and CEO of The Canadian Jewish News, the resurgence of the CJN and highlights the year's major stories wit...

This episode explores the historical relationship between Jewish and Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting both the shared experiences of discrimina...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the controversy of non-Jewish actors playing Jewish characters in media, primarily using Mrs. Maisel as a case study...

The episode explores the contentious passing of a BDS motion by the student union at the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus, which controversially in...

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the commercialization of Hanukkah through Hallmark Channel movies and critiques the portrayal of Jewish characters and ...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the team discusses the role of social media in building Jewish communities with Jesse Brown from Canadaland, paralleling pod...

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim,...

The hosts of "Bonjour Chai" delve into the contentious topic of selling Nazi memorabilia, weighing historical preservation against ethical concerns and poten...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the complex issue of organ donation within the Jewish Canadian community, exploring the misconceptions and challenge...

In this episode, the podcast reflects on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting with guest Mark Oppenheimer, who discusses his book abo...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, the focus is on rabbinic burnout, particularly during the pandemic, as discussed with psychologist Esther Altmann. The conve...

This episode of Bonjour Chai dives into the challenges of housing affordability impacting Jewish communities, especially those with specific geographic needs...

This episode explores the Canadian Jewish community's role in advancing truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for awareness ...

In this post-election episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold and Ilana Zackon discuss the outcomes of the recent Canadian federal election with politica...

In this episode, Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold discusses the challenges and considerations for Canadian synagogues in bringing children back to synagogue servic...

In this episode of 'Bonjour Chai,' Mishy Harman discusses the motivation and development behind 'Israel Story,' a podcast that highlights diverse Israeli nar...

In this episode, Bonjour Chai discusses the recent increase in enrollment in private Jewish schools due to their effective handling of COVID-19 protocols and...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, Avi and Ilana discuss the key issues affecting Canadian Jewish voters in the upcoming federal election, including antisemiti...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, discusses the intersection of Judaism, identity politic...

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, Avi Feingold and Ilana Zackon chat with Jamie Hirsh and Gabe Pulver, hosts of the Menschwarmers podcast, to explore the inte...

In this episode, the hosts discuss a New Voices article on toxic hookup culture within Jewish youth organizations, with expert input from Rahel Bayar, a spec...

Rivka 'Rivkush' Campbell, a Jew of Jamaican descent and co-founder of Jews of Colour Canada, discusses her journey to Jewish activism and the creation of her...

In this episode, activist Tzeporah Berman delves into the intersection of Jewish values and environmental responsibility, emphasizing the urgent need for col...

In this episode, entertainment manager Jake Gold discusses his career in the Canadian music scene, including his work with The Tragically Hip and other notab...

This episode of "Bonjour Chai" focuses on the complex relationship between Jews and Quebec nationalism, featuring insights from historian Pierre Anctil. The ...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the turmoil within the Canadian Green Party, sparked by its stance on Israel and challenges within its leadership. A...

This episode explores Canada's complex history with its First Nations communities through the lens of Nakuset, an activist adopted by a Jewish family during ...

Rabbi Steven Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, discusses his work with Eshel, an organization supporting LGBTQ Jews in the Orthodox community, ...

In this heated episode, the hosts of Bonjour Chai delve into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in Canada, exploring how it intersects with shifting ...

In this episode, Ilana Zakon interviews Aviva Armour-Ostroff regarding her new film, 'Lune,' which addresses themes of mental illness, race, and Jewish ident...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the complexities of Jewish demographics in North America, focusing on the recent Pew Research Center's study on Amer...

This episode delves into Jason Sherman's exploration of identity and history through his documentary "My Tree," examining the complex narratives around Israe...

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the successful efforts of two Jewish students at Concordia University to obtain an apology from their student union ...

The episode explores the Sephardic tradition of Mimouna, a post-Passover celebration, through a discussion with Instagram comedian and cantor Orel Gozlan. Wh...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of observing Passover during the pandemic, including considerations around virtual seders and whether halac...

This episode of Bonjour Chai discusses Beth Tzedec's groundbreaking decision to officiate same-sex marriages, and the broader topic of inclusivity within con...

In the trailer for the Bonjour Chai podcast, hosts Avi Finegold, Melissa Lantsman, and Ilana Zackon introduce their show, which is aimed at Canadian Jews. Th...