Bonjour Chai headphones Jews Against the Omnicause 28 Jun
The text discusses the concept of the "Omnicause," which is the idea of various progressive causes being interconnected, such as Palestine, climate change, g...
28 Jun
Bonjour Chai headphones Kiss and Tell 21 Jun
The latest episode of the podcast "Kiss and Tell" discusses the common trope of Hasidic women leaving their communities for queer self-discovery, focusing on...
21 Jun
Bonjour Chai headphones Bonus: "Labour of Love", from recollections with the Jewish Public Library 14 Jun
The podcast miniseries "recollections" from the Jewish Public Library celebrates the 110th anniversary of the library by exploring its Jewish Leftist roots i...
14 Jun
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The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs in Israel used social media bots to influence American lawmakers, revealed by The New York Times, coinciding with news of a ...
7 Jun
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As Jewish communal spaces such as synagogues and Judaica stores face challenges like closures and declining engagement, there is a growing concern about the ...
31 May
Bonjour Chai headphones I've Got Schisms 24 May
Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University, introduced a class on conservative ideas at the liberal college, aiming to bridge the gap in ...
24 May
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The Bonjour Chai podcast episode discusses the case of Joe Roberts, a former chair of JSpace Canada board, who faced online scrutiny about his Jewish identit...
17 May
Bonjour Chai headphones The Tedious B 10 May
The text discusses the growing tensions for Jewish students on college campuses, particularly in the context of pro-Palestinian protests and the response fro...
10 May
Bonjour Chai headphones Notes on Encampment 2 May
Pro-Palestinian encampments have appeared on Canadian campuses protesting university ties to Israel until the end of the Gaza war. The movement, which starte...
2 May
Bonjour Chai headphones The Third Annual Great Canadian Seder 19 Apr
Bonjour Chai's Third Annual Great Canadian Seder brings together a diverse group of Canadian Jews to discuss navigating potential political tensions at Passo...
19 Apr
Bonjour Chai headphones No Fans, Only Poems 12 Apr
The editor of Guernica resigned after publishing an essay by Israeli writer Joanna Chen, leading to backlash and retraction. This incident highlighted challe...
12 Apr
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The discussion in "The Medium is Messy" explores the impact of smartphones on youth, with Jewish writer Jonathan Haidt warning of negative effects like a men...
4 Apr
Bonjour Chai headphones Culturally Antisemitic 29 Mar
In Canada, there is growing concern over a rise in antisemitism, with reports from various sources including The Times of Israel and The Globe and Mail highl...
29 Mar
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The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of English princess Kate Middleton and the edited photo released by the Royal family, drawing parallels to...
21 Mar
Bonjour Chai headphones Can't Get No Satisfaction 15 Mar
Malky Berkowitz, an Orthodox woman seeking a divorce, faces obstacles as her husband refuses to grant her a get. Adina Sash, a feminist Orthodox activist, ch...
15 Mar
Bonjour Chai headphones The Students Doth Protest Too Much 7 Mar
Multiple recent high-profile articles in publications like Time and The Atlantic have shed light on the experiences of North American Jews amid rising antise...
7 Mar
Bonjour Chai headphones Jacob & Rachel & Leah & Bilhah & Zilpah 1 Mar
The podcast discusses polyamory as a modern form of non-monogamous relationships, contrasting it with traditional polygamy. Host Phoebe Maltz Bovy reviews a ...
1 Mar
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The Jewish Public Library in Montreal removed books of author lise Gravel due to her critical views of the Israeli government, sparking controversies and sub...
23 Feb
Bonjour Chai headphones Rabbinical School Dropouts 16 Feb
Jewish seminaries and synagogues are facing a shortage of young people interested in becoming rabbis, leading to more flexibility in acceptance criteria. How...
16 Feb
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In the podcast "Jew Don't Belong," Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy discuss the shifting marketing strategies in the Jewish community amidst rising anti-Se...
9 Feb
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Jewish media outlets have experienced a significant surge in popularity since October 7, largely driven by Israel's conflict with Hamas and the subsequent ri...
2 Feb
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In a recent discussion, the concept of "diasporism" has emerged within North American Jewry as a counterpoint to traditional Zionism, with some Jews increasi...
26 Jan
Bonjour Chai headphones No Nazis at Zabars 19 Jan
In a recent article, writer Shalom Auslander explores the misuse and dilution of the term "Nazi" in current discourse, cautioning against labeling individual...
19 Jan
Bonjour Chai headphones The Entire World is a Very Narrow Tunnel 12 Jan
The podcast "The Entire World is a Very Narrow Tunnel" discusses a recent incident where police were called to a secret tunnel beneath the Chabad world headq...
12 Jan
Bonjour Chai headphones What's the deal with Zionism? 21 Dec 2023
The text discusses recent events related to Zionism, including a confrontation between a pro-Palestinian protester and an individual at the Toronto Eaton Cen...
21 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones From the St. Lawrence River to the Beaufort Sea 15 Dec 2023
The U.S. Congress recently held hearings questioning top university professors about antisemitism on their campuses amid increasing scrutiny of academic inst...
15 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Believe Jewish Women 8 Dec 2023
A Jewish feminist movement has gained traction globally under the hashtag #MeTooUnlessUrAJew, highlighting the hypocrisy of democratic institutions and activ...
8 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Give Peace a Chance 1 Dec 2023
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...
1 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Two-Naomis Solution 23 Nov 2023
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...
23 Nov 2023
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Montreal has recently experienced a surge in antisemitic incidents, including bullets fired at a Yeshiva elementary school and molotov cocktails thrown at a ...
17 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Sermon on the Mount Herzl 10 Nov 2023
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...
10 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Live from Holocaust Education Week 2 Nov 2023
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...
2 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones This Land is My Land 27 Oct 2023
The live taping of Bonjour Chai discusses the challenges of media consumption in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting how different ...
27 Oct 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Misconceptia Edition 20 Oct 2023
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...
20 Oct 2023
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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...
12 Oct 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Some of My Best Friends are Jewish 5 Oct 2023
In a podcast episode titled "Some of My Best Friends are Jewish," the discussion revolves around Canadian Jewish individuals not necessarily celebrating Cana...
5 Oct 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Hunka Hunka Burning Parliament 28 Sep 2023
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...
28 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Great Canadian Sermon Slam 2023 22 Sep 2023
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...
22 Sep 2023
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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...
14 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones X-Rated Antisemitism 7 Sep 2023
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...
7 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Value and Values of Jewish Day School 1 Sep 2023
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 ...
1 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Everybody Nose 25 Aug 2023
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...
25 Aug 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Zaftig Barbie 18 Aug 2023
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...
18 Aug 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Klaus Barbie 20 Jul 2023
The text discusses the lack of inherent Jewishness in the Barbie doll despite popular theories suggesting otherwise, highlighting Barbie's versatility as a c...
20 Jul 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Over the Hill 13 Jul 2023
The "Over the Hill" podcast episode discusses the historical significance of the Yiddish advice column "A Bintel Brief" in helping Jewish immigrants navigate...
13 Jul 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Notes on Camp 6 Jul 2023
Jewish summer camp culture, explored in Sandra Fox's book "The Jews of Summer," has historically encouraged romantic relationships among teens to foster Jewi...
6 Jul 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Smoke and Mirrors 29 Jun 2023
This segment discusses the impact of Canada's wildfires on Central Canadians, including Jewish communities in Ontario and Quebec, prompting a reflection on J...
29 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Good Girls and Bad Gays 23 Jun 2023
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...
23 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Pride & Prejudice 15 Jun 2023
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...
15 Jun 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Come For Your Girlfriend, Stay for the Podcast 9 Jun 2023
Billboards from JewBelong in New York City are generating discussion for their bold slogans demanding an end to Jew hate, sparking conversations about Jewish...
9 Jun 2023