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Adi Vital-Kaploun was murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7. Now her parents are sharing her story with the world
12 Feb
The episode recounts the harrowing story of Adi Vital-Kaploun, a Canadian-Israeli woman, who was murdered by Hamas while heroically protecting her children. ...
12 Feb
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Adi Vital-Kaploun was murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7. Now her parents are sharing her story with the world
12 Feb
Adi Vital-Kaploun, a Canadian-Israeli scientist, was tragically killed by Hamas during an attack on her kibbutz, heroically saving her children and others. H...
12 Feb
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Why UNWRA should be dismantled: Canadian UN watchdog Hillel Neuer weighs in
8 Feb
Hillel Neuer, director of the Geneva-based UN Watch, discusses the recent revelations about UNRWA employees' ties to Hamas and argues for the agency's disman...
8 Feb
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Why UNWRA should be dismantled: Canadian UN watchdog Hillel Neuer weighs in
8 Feb
Hillel Neuer, the director of UN Watch, discusses allegations linking UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, to Hamas and why he believes...
8 Feb
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These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
7 Feb
The episode discusses how twenty Israeli teen hockey players were able to temporarily escape the conflict-induced stress in Northern Israel by visiting Canad...
7 Feb
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These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
7 Feb
Israeli hockey teens found respite in Canada from the ongoing conflict along Israel's northern border with Lebanon, facilitated by Canadian Jewish communitie...
7 Feb
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A rabbi and a surgeon explain why they support MAiD and discuss whether to include those suffering from mental illness
5 Feb
Rabbi Louis J. Sachs and Dr. Karen Devon discuss the ethical, religious, and personal considerations surrounding Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) ...
5 Feb
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A rabbi and a surgeon explain why they support MAiD and discuss whether to include those suffering from mental illness
5 Feb
Rabbi Louis J. Sachs and Dr. Karen Devon discuss their nuanced support for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) within the Jewish community, considering the co...
5 Feb
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Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada
1 Feb
Rabbi Michael Dolgin stars in a Canadian-made commercial aimed at combating antisemitism, which dramatizes a true story of a bomb threat disrupting a bar mit...
1 Feb
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Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada
1 Feb
Rabbi Michael Dolgin of Toronto's Temple Sinai discusses his role in a new ad aimed at combating antisemitism, which was filmed in Toronto and will air durin...
1 Feb
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Why trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth is fighting back against the Ottawa school board that sanctioned her
30 Jan
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, an Ottawa school board trustee, is contesting sanctions imposed due to alleged breaches of conduct, which she argues are punishment fo...
30 Jan
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Why trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth is fighting back against the Ottawa school board that sanctioned her
30 Jan
Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, a Jewish trustee of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, is appealing sanctions imposed on her for allegedly breaching the board...
30 Jan
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International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost?
29 Jan
The episode delves into the ICJ's provisional ruling against Israel, which does not accuse the country of genocide but highlights the potential for further i...
29 Jan
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International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost?
29 Jan
The episode explores the International Court of Justice's recent ruling concerning Israel and potential genocide charges over its actions in Gaza following t...
29 Jan
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Encore presentation: The Jewish spokesman behind the trucker convoy
24 Jan
Benjamin Dichter discusses his role as the Jewish spokesperson for the 2022 trucker convoy protest in Ottawa, highlighting his decision to reveal his Jewish ...
24 Jan
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Encore presentation: The Jewish spokesman behind the trucker convoy
24 Jan
Benjamin Dichter discusses his role as the spokesperson for the 2022 trucker convoy in Ottawa and the impact of the protest, including the lifting of COVID m...
24 Jan
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Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’
23 Jan
The episode explores the overlooked contributions of Canadian Jewish scientist Louis Slotin in the Manhattan Project, emphasizing his key role despite not be...
23 Jan
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Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’
23 Jan
The episode highlights the overlooked story of Louis Slotin, a Jewish Canadian scientist who was part of the Manhattan Project and whose heroism saved lives ...
23 Jan
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Note from Ellin
22 Jan
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the growing trend of Canadian synagogues adopting green practices, featuring an initiative by Vancouver's Schara Tze...
22 Jan
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Note from Ellin
22 Jan
Amid the celebration of Tu B'Shevat, known as Jewish Earth Day, Canadian synagogues are taking steps toward environmental sustainability by upgrading their f...
22 Jan
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Paying tribute to Harry Rosen, George Cohon and other high-profile Canadian leaders we lost in 2023: The CJN Daily’s ‘Honourable Menschen’ returns
18 Jan
Paying tribute to notable Canadian Jewish leaders, this episode reflects on the lives of figures such as fashion retailer Harry Rosen and McDonald's pioneer ...
18 Jan
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Paying tribute to Harry Rosen, George Cohon and other high-profile Canadian leaders we lost in 2023: The CJN Daily’s ‘Honourable Menschen’ returns
18 Jan
The episode commemorates notable Canadian Jewish leaders who passed away in 2023, spotlighting their contributions to Canadian society. It includes tributes ...
18 Jan
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What’s at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings?
17 Jan
The episode examines the International Court of Justice's hearings against Israel, accused by South Africa of committing genocide in Gaza, featuring insights...
17 Jan
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What’s at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings?
17 Jan
The episode discusses a significant legal challenge facing Israel at the International Court of Justice, where South Africa has accused Israel of genocide ag...
17 Jan
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Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
15 Jan
The episode discusses the controversial decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to ban Israeli teams from international competition, citin...
15 Jan
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Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
15 Jan
The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Israeli hockey teams from international competitions, citing security concerns amid global protests follow...
15 Jan
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Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied
11 Jan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Jewish leaders in Toronto to address concerns about Canada's stance on Israel amid recent geopolitical tensions. Despi...
11 Jan
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Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied
11 Jan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a confidential meeting with Jewish leaders in Toronto, where discussions focused on Canada's stance regarding Israel and t...
11 Jan
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‘It was like standing in a shtetl right after a pogrom’: Why solidarity missions are the only tourism to Israel right now
10 Jan
Rabbi Dan Moskowitz and Rabbi Carey Brown, along with other spiritual leaders, traveled to Israel as part of a solidarity mission to support communities affe...
10 Jan
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‘It was like standing in a shtetl right after a pogrom’: Why solidarity missions are the only tourism to Israel right now
10 Jan
Vancouver rabbis joined a volunteer mission to Israel, which is experiencing a tourism shift from leisure to volunteerism due to ongoing conflict, highlighti...
10 Jan
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Toronto police chief apologizes after officer carries Tim Hortons coffee for anti-Israel protesters
8 Jan
Toronto's recent surge in anti-Israel protests has sparked intense debates about law enforcement's role, following a viral video of police officers assisting...
8 Jan
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Toronto police chief apologizes after officer carries Tim Hortons coffee for anti-Israel protesters
8 Jan
Amid ongoing anti-Israel protests in Toronto, a video showing police officers providing coffee to protesters has sparked controversy within the Jewish commun...
8 Jan
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan
Toronto’s Jewish community, supported by the UJA Federation, is writing letters to Israeli hostages held by Hamas to pressure the Red Cross for action despit...
4 Jan
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan
In Canadian Jewish communities, over 1,000 volunteers have been writing letters to Israeli hostages urging the Red Cross to intervene, even as the organizati...
4 Jan
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This 96-year-old Canadian is moving to Israel in the middle of the war, as have hundreds of Jews
2 Jan
Irving Matlow, a 96-year-old Torontonian who fought in Israel's War of Independence, moves to Israel despite the ongoing conflicts, alongside other Canadians...
2 Jan
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This 96-year-old Canadian is moving to Israel in the middle of the war, as have hundreds of Jews
2 Jan
This episode explores the experiences of 96-year-old Irving Matlow and other Canadians as they make Aliyah during the ongoing conflict in Israel. Despite the...
2 Jan
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Shai DeLuca hopes to have set an example for fighting antisemitism in Canada with his legal victory over Foodbenders
28 Dec 2023
Shai DeLuca won a defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Hawkins, leading to a court ruling that awarded him $85,000 in damages for being labeled as a 'racist' ...
28 Dec 2023
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Shai DeLuca hopes to have set an example for fighting antisemitism in Canada with his legal victory over Foodbenders
28 Dec 2023
Shai DeLuca triumphed in a defamation lawsuit against Foodbenders' owner Kimberly Hawkins, who falsely accused him of heinous acts related to his Israeli mil...
28 Dec 2023
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The CJN Daily panel talks about the year in politics: Canada on Israel, predicting Trudeau’s future, the Nazi standing ovation—and what to watch for in 2024
26 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily discusses Canadian politics in the context of Israel, focusing on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, UNRWA ...
26 Dec 2023
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Jew hatred in Canada is scary now—but it’s not 1939, say Holocaust educators
20 Dec 2023
Hate crimes against Jews in Toronto have reached a concerning level, with 147 reported incidents in 2023, more than double the previous year, largely trigger...
20 Dec 2023
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Hear why Victoria, B.C. Jews don’t feel safe going downtown on the weekends since Oct. 7
19 Dec 2023
The Jewish community in Victoria, B.C. is feeling unsafe going downtown on weekends since October 7, amidst tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. A ...
19 Dec 2023
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Terrorism expert David Hofmann on how Hamas propaganda likely radicalized Ottawa teen now in custody
18 Dec 2023
Terrorism expert David Hofmann, who has researched extremist hate groups in Canada, believes that a young Ottawa teenager charged with terrorism was likely r...
18 Dec 2023
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What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next?
13 Dec 2023
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of suppo...
13 Dec 2023
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Canada's ambassador to Israel offers help to investigate Hamas’s mass sexual assault of women and girls
11 Dec 2023
Canada's ambassador to Israel, Lisa Stadelbauer, has offered assistance to Israeli law enforcement in investigating reports of systematic sexual violence aga...
11 Dec 2023
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These Israelis fled to Canada after Oct. 7: Why some of them want to stay
7 Dec 2023
Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, over 900 Israelis sought refuge in Canada, with some considering staying permanently due to the situation in Israel. Despite...
7 Dec 2023
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‘Put two menorahs up in every public square’: Parliament Hill rally urges Canadians to support the Jewish community
6 Dec 2023
Approximately 20,000 people, mainly from Canada's Jewish community, gathered in Ottawa for a rally on Dec. 4 to express support for Israel, call for the rele...
6 Dec 2023
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Moncton city council urged to revisit the ‘insensitive and callous’ end to municipal menorah lighting
4 Dec 2023
The City of Moncton unexpectedly decided to stop displaying religious symbols on municipal property, including the Hanukkah menorah, causing distress to the ...
4 Dec 2023
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Evan Kosiner told the CBC to call Hamas ‘terrorists’; CBC's ombudsman agrees they could
30 Nov 2023
Toronto businessman Evan Kosiner complained to the CBC's ombudsman about the news organization's reluctance to label the Oct. 7 Hamas attack as terrorism ins...
30 Nov 2023
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Just freed by Hamas, 10-year-old Ofri Brodutch wants to come to Canada, her uncle says
29 Nov 2023
10-year-old Ofri Brodutch, recently freed from Hamas captivity along with her family, including her uncle Aharon Brodutch and her mother Hagar, who was reuni...
29 Nov 2023
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Ellin Bessner explains why you should consider donating to The CJN Daily on #GivingTuesday
28 Nov 2023
Ellin Bessner, host of The CJN Daily podcast, emphasizes the importance of supporting their work with a donation on #GivingTuesday. The podcast has been prov...
28 Nov 2023