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Louis Slotin, a little-known Canadian, helped build the real-life atomic bombs portrayed in ‘Oppenheimer’
19 Jul 2023
Louis Slotin, a Jewish scientist from Winnipeg, played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bombs used during World War II, a fact often overlooke...
19 Jul 2023
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A Canadian Anglican archbishop explains his church’s new policy on Israel’s treatment of Palestinians
18 Jul 2023
The Anglican Church of Canada recently passed a resolution criticizing Israel for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians, prompting backlash from s...
18 Jul 2023
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Canada’s Anglican church removes prayer about converting Jews, but takes one-sided stance on Israel-Palestine issue
17 Jul 2023
The Anglican church in Canada has removed an old prayer about converting Jews and replaced it with a prayer for reconciliation, a move welcomed by Jewish lea...
17 Jul 2023
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Netflix’s Canadian ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star Cindy Seni is engaged—but not to anyone from the show
13 Jul 2023
Cindy Seni, the Canadian star of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking," found her basheret (soulmate) independently of the show while secretly dating Eldad Cohen fo...
13 Jul 2023
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Mass protests in Israel: Hear from The CJN on the ground for the “Day of Disruption” in Jerusalem
12 Jul 2023
Mass protests have erupted in Israel, with demonstrators blockading the main airport, reservists threatening to refuse service, and arrests of protesters. Th...
12 Jul 2023
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Mira Koschitzky, Gladys Rose and 3 Holocaust survivors: The CJN Daily’s ‘Honourable Menschen’ returns
11 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily's "Honourable Menschen" segment pays tribute to notable members of Canada's Jewish community who have passed away, featuring figures like Mira ...
11 Jul 2023
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Andrew Cristall goes to Washington (Capitals): The only Jew from the 2023 NHL draft is from Vancouver
10 Jul 2023
Andrew Cristall, the only Jewish player selected at the NHL 2023 draft, is the son of prominent Jewish leaders Alex and Jodi Cristall from Vancouver. He sign...
10 Jul 2023
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A bet on the future: why Saskatoon's Jewish community rebuilt its historic shul and community centre
6 Jul 2023
The Jewish community in Saskatoon, despite its small size of 100 member families, recently invested $3.8 million in renovating the Congregation Agudas Israel...
6 Jul 2023
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Google, Facebook vow to block Canadian news after Bill C-18: What it means for The CJN and you
5 Jul 2023
Following the introduction of Bill C-18 in Canada, major tech companies like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) have threatened to block Canad...
5 Jul 2023
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Jewish summer camps are adding mental health support to campers’ daily routines
4 Jul 2023
Jewish summer camps in Canada are enhancing their programs by providing mental health support to campers through the inclusion of professionals like camper c...
4 Jul 2023
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Honey and Barry Sherman’s son builds a hockey arena in their memory for Toronto’s Jewish community
29 Jun 2023
Jonathan Sherman, son of late philanthropists Honey and Barry Sherman, is funding the construction of the Honey and Barry Sherman Arena as a gift to the Toro...
29 Jun 2023
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A DNA test revealed this actor wasn’t who he thought he was—so he wrote a musical about it
27 Jun 2023
Noam Tomaschoff, a Canadian actor who believed he was the son of Jewish parents with roots in Israel and Montreal, discovered through a DNA test that he was ...
27 Jun 2023
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The owners of this Zionist hub in Toronto are facing lawsuits and criticism over its ‘disgusting’ state of disrepair
26 Jun 2023
The Toronto building at 788 Marlee Ave., historically housing Zionist organizations and Jewish charities, is facing lawsuits and criticism due to severe disr...
26 Jun 2023
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From catwalks to cancer, Jeanne Beker says she's living her best life
22 Jun 2023
Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker, known for her extensive career interviewing top designers and celebrities, has recently shared her journey as a breast cance...
22 Jun 2023
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Can Toronto’s next mayor fix transit and housing—and make the city safer for Jews? The CJN Daily’s expert panel ponders it all
21 Jun 2023
The upcoming mayoral election in Toronto on June 26, amid the resignation of John Tory, features a vast array of candidates, including Olivia Chow, seen as t...
21 Jun 2023
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Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan has high praise for Canada’s Holocaust education efforts—and harsh criticism for Ukraine, Poland and Russia
20 Jun 2023
Dani Dayan, chair of Yad Vashem, visited Canada to honor the outgoing chair of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem and attend the opening of a new Holocaust ...
20 Jun 2023
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Dr. Bob Libman, the brother of Pittsburgh victim Joyce Fienberg, reflects on the guilty verdict for the Tree of Life synagogue shooter
19 Jun 2023
An American jury recently found the gunman responsible for the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh guilty on all 63 counts, including the murd...
19 Jun 2023
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How Mitchell Consky found joy amidst the grief of caregiving for his dying father: a special live Father’s Day episode of The CJN Daily
15 Jun 2023
In a special live Father's Day episode of The CJN Daily, Mitchell Consky reflects on his experience providing end-of-life care for his father, who was diagno...
15 Jun 2023
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5,000 high schoolers watched a new play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot: what did they learn?
14 Jun 2023
Thousands of Toronto high school students recently attended an immersive outdoor play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, a historical event where racial tens...
14 Jun 2023
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Quebec's French-language restrictions spark another legal challenge—and some cheek from Côte Saint-Luc
13 Jun 2023
A group of two dozen municipalities, including the heavily Jewish suburb of Cte Saint-Luc, has launched a legal challenge against Quebec's new French-languag...
13 Jun 2023
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The chilling new Toronto Holocaust museum is ready for a post-survivor world
12 Jun 2023
The new Toronto Holocaust Museum, which cost $30 million, opened on June 9 with Holocaust survivors present, including Nate Leipciger, who dedicated the muse...
12 Jun 2023
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War of the words: The CJN Daily goes inside Toronto’s Jewish day school debate tournament
8 Jun 2023
The annual Jewish Day School Debate Tournament in Toronto recently took place after a hiatus due to the pandemic, involving students from various schools lik...
8 Jun 2023
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Court martial of Canadian soldier for ‘disgusting’ antisemitic comments a milestone, says retired Jewish senior officer
7 Jun 2023
Retired Major General Ed Fitch, the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, sees the court martial of Sgt. K.E. Bluemke for antisemitic ...
7 Jun 2023
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Saul Rubinek talks about returning to his mother tongue of Yiddish for a new role
6 Jun 2023
Saul Rubinek, a Hollywood veteran, delves into his personal connection with Yiddish and the Holocaust as he takes on the role of a rabbi in the Yiddish-speak...
6 Jun 2023
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Israel's Diaspora minister visited Canada for the first time to meet lawmakers, Jewish leaders—and evangelical Christians
5 Jun 2023
Israel's Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, visited Canada to meet with lawmakers, Jewish leaders, and evangelical Christians, discussing Israel's $53-millio...
5 Jun 2023
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Denis Brott has recovered from severe COVID—but not from his brother's sudden death
1 Jun 2023
Renowned cellist Denis Brott, a survivor of a severe case of COVID-19 that nearly took his life, is preparing to launch the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, ...
1 Jun 2023
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Where heaven meets Earth: Vancouver’s Jewish community now grows fresh fruit and veggies on the rooftop
31 May 2023
The Vancouver Jewish Community Garden, inaugurated after Shavuot, serves as a unique $200,000 initiative located on a rooftop in Vancouver, fostering communi...
31 May 2023
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This historic painting, looted by Nazis from acclaimed Montreal art dealer the late Max Stern, will forever remain in Germany
30 May 2023
Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer whose gallery in Dusseldorf was seized by the Nazis, had one of his stolen paintings, "Portrait of the Artists Children," by W...
30 May 2023
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A Bathurst Manor reunion kicks off a new exhibit showcasing the postwar mostly-Jewish suburban neighbourhood of north Toronto
29 May 2023
The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocau...
29 May 2023
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Hartley Garshowitz went to England to honour his uncle, the lone Canadian Jew killed in the audacious Dambusters Raid
25 May 2023
Hartley Garshowitz traveled to England to commemorate his uncle, Warrant Officer Albert Garshowitz, the only Canadian Jew killed in the historic Dambusters R...
25 May 2023
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What are the Jewish themes on the ballot in Alberta’s election?
24 May 2023
In the upcoming Alberta election, Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party faces challenges by former premier Rachel Notley, with the outcome ...
24 May 2023
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Linda Frum on fighting back (and winning) a defamation lawsuit the judge said was designed to gag her from criticizing an Arabic-language newspaper
23 May 2023
Former Conservative senator Linda Frum successfully defended herself against a $2.5-million defamation lawsuit brought by an Arabic-language newspaper in Ont...
23 May 2023
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Will this week’s vote on Parliament Hill change Canada’s relationship with Israel?
18 May 2023
The House of Commons Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee adopted a motion by NDP's Heather McPherson to hold hearings on fostering peace ...
18 May 2023
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A new faculty network has formed to help protect Jewish professors from campus antisemitism
16 May 2023
The Network of Engaged Canadian Academics (NECA) has been established to support Jewish professors facing antisemitism on university campuses, with founders ...
16 May 2023
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Meet the Canadian starring in Netflix’s new Jewish matchmaking reality show
11 May 2023
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...
11 May 2023
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
10 May 2023
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemiti...
10 May 2023
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Newfoundland and Labrador is now the 7th province to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism: Does it matter?
9 May 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of...
9 May 2023
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How two Canadian Jewish politicians navigated King Charles’s coronation
8 May 2023
Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor, Anita Neville, expressed admiration for King Charles after meeting him in person and discussing various topics, confident in ...
8 May 2023
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Wayne and Shuster’s kids are helping to bring their parents’ classic comedy skits to a new generation
4 May 2023
The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience. Despite unsuccess...
4 May 2023
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Rosalie Abella gets the big-screen treatment spotlighting a life dedicated to justice
3 May 2023
"Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella" is a new documentary highlighting the remarkable career of Hon. Rosalie Abella, the first Jewish woma...
3 May 2023
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Could Israeli-born teen singer, Maya Gamzu, win "Canada’s Got Talent"?
2 May 2023
Israeli-born teen singer Maya Gamzu, who immigrated to Canada four years ago, is making waves on "Canadas Got Talent" with her powerful singing voice. Despit...
2 May 2023
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Antisemitic incidents seem disproportionately high in Canada. How is this possible?
1 May 2023
Bnai Brith's annual report on antisemitism in Canada revealed 2,769 incidents of Jew hatred in the country, a significantly high number compared to police-re...
1 May 2023
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86-year-old Hadassa Kingstone's epic life tells the story of the State of Israel
27 Apr 2023
Hadassa Kingstone, born in pre-State Haifa in 1936 to parents who escaped Hitler's Europe, shares her epic life story that intertwines with the history of th...
27 Apr 2023
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Take our “Israel at 75” quiz
26 Apr 2023
To celebrate Israel's 75th birthday, The CJN Daily has collaborated with David Matlow to delve into the history of Israel through his 75 carefully selected p...
26 Apr 2023
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Decorated pilot Dr. Bill Novick fought for Israel in 1948, and other ‘Honourable Menschen’ for Yom Ha-Zikaron
25 Apr 2023
Dr. Bill Novick, a decorated pilot who fought for Israel in 1948, passed away at the age of 99. As Israel commemorates Yom HaZikaron, honoring fallen soldier...
25 Apr 2023
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Israel’s rookie Aliyah minister visits Canada to promote immigration—while avoiding protesters
24 Apr 2023
Israel's Aliyah minister, Ofir Sofer, visited Canada to promote immigration, especially focusing on Orthodox schools and synagogues to encourage Aliyah. Howe...
24 Apr 2023
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Ahead of Earth Day, a new Canadian kids book tackles climate anxiety—with a dose of Jewish soul
20 Apr 2023
In a new Canadian children's book titled "Steve and Eve Save the Planet: I Can Hear Your Heart Beep," orphaned polar bear Steve and electric vehicle Eve team...
20 Apr 2023
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Making a game about the Holocaust? Yes, says this Canadian designer of ‘Rosenstrasse’
19 Apr 2023
Moyra Turkington, a Canadian designer from Toronto, has created a role-playing game called Rosenstrasse, shedding light on the little-known but significant p...
19 Apr 2023
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This wrinkled tallit tells the story of a Montrealer who became Auschwitz’s only Canadian Holocaust victim
18 Apr 2023
Harry Cohen, a Montreal resident who immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1919, became Auschwitz's only Canadian Holocaust victim after being caught in Europe...
18 Apr 2023
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The Wikipedia fight over Poland’s role in the Holocaust sparks death threats against an Ottawa professor
17 Apr 2023
As the commemoration of Yom ha-Shoah unfolds in Poland, a debate is raging over the country's Holocaust history narrative. A new law in Poland prohibits disc...
17 Apr 2023