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Jewish genealogist Stanley Diamond helped uncover the true identity of Maria Vasitinskaya, born Rivka Silber, who was left in a ditch during the Holocaust an...

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, emphasized stopping federal funding to UNRWA, an organization he links to terrorist activities, during a media rou...

The episode examines the contentious Al-Quds Day protest in Toronto that drew about 2,000 participants advocating for a free Palestine, including some spread...

A Toronto man accused of hate crimes and terrorism-related charges against the Jewish community was released on bail, sparking outrage and concern among comm...

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their comm...

The Israeli government is urging thousands of evacuated northern residents to return home after a ceasefire with Hezbollah, though many remain apprehensive a...

Canadian brothers Eric and Ryan Turkienicz have created 'The Daily Brine,' a satirical news site offering comedic takes on the situation in Israel, tackling ...

The episode discusses the establishment and impact of the CIJA Legal Task Force, a pro bono legal team that has assisted over 550 Canadian victims of antisem...

Ottawa has temporarily exempted key kosher-for-Passover food imports from U.S. retaliatory tariffs, providing relief to Canadian Jewish communities amidst ri...

Stephen Bronfman has launched the Jewish Climate Trust to mobilize Jewish philanthropic efforts towards combating climate change, particularly in light of Do...

Two journalists explore the complex legal and moral questions surrounding the extradition and conviction of Hassan Diab, a Canadian professor accused of a 19...

As a response to increasing antisemitic incidents in Canada, a national antisemitism forum is being held in Ottawa, though its timing and potential effective...

This episode of The CJN Daily examines the poignant grief and resilience displayed by Canada's Jewish community following the murder of the Bibas family, hig...

Ontario's provincial election is approaching, bringing issues concerning the Jewish community to the forefront, such as antisemitic incidents and public safe...

Canada faces legal pressure from B'nai Brith to release the Deschenes Report on suspected Nazi war criminals admitted post-World War II, as other countries l...

The Toronto District School Board's new report on antisemitism is prompting mixed reactions from the Jewish community, with some appreciating the inclusion o...

Residents of Whitby, Ontario, are reeling from multiple recent incidents involving Nazi swastikas, prompting the town council to request that the federal gov...

Karina Gould, Canada's youngest female cabinet minister, discusses her campaign to become the first Jewish prime minister by focusing on pivotal issues inclu...

Canada's largest kosher food importer, Altra Foods, faces potential price hikes of 50 to 60% due to a looming Canadian-imposed 25% import tariff on U.S. prod...

Professor Michael Eskin, a renowned food scientist, defends the health benefits of canola oil amidst Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that seed oils are toxic....

Avrom Charach, a Jewish community leader in Winnipeg, has independently removed over 100 pieces of antisemitic graffiti since October 7, amid a surge in hate...

Noah Shack, the interim CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), discusses combating rising antisemitism in Canada and stresses the need for J...

Canadian politicians and Holocaust survivors commemorated the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, highlighting the continuing fight against antisemit...

Pinchas Gutter and Mariette Doduck, both Holocaust survivors, discuss their surprise and gratitude at being awarded the Order of Canada, reflecting on their ...

Hamilton’s Jewish Federation joined the U.S.-based Secure Community Network for better security against antisemitic threats, leveraging American expertise an...

The episode delves into the relief and lingering traumas experienced by Canadian families following the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Survivors' acco...

As the Israeli government prepares for a new hostage release deal with Hamas, there is a national division on its implications, with some seeing it as necess...

The episode addresses the complex and emotionally taxing negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a potential ceasefire and exchange of hostages, highlighti...

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is hosting "Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away," which poignantly aligns with contemporary global events and the 80th ...

The episode pays tribute to five notable Canadian figures who recently passed away, highlighting their unique contributions to Jewish and broader Canadian so...

Anthony Housefather discusses his call for Justin Trudeau's resignation amid divisions within the Liberal Party over Jewish issues and foreign policy concern...

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regi...

Ellin Bessner reviews the major stories impacting Canadian Jewish communities over the past year, highlighting increased grassroots activism and enduring ten...

Sheila Baslaw, at the age of 92, has co-authored a children's book, "The Light Keeper," with Karen Levine, highlighting the true story of Baslaw's father, Sa...

The CJN's political panel discusses the political upheaval in Canada, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign and the implications for Jewi...

Canada's federal tax initiative that exempts some holiday items, including the concept of 'Hanukkah bushes', from GST/HST has puzzled Jewish Canadians. Leah ...

Toronto's city council is revisiting 'bubble legislation' to better protect vulnerable community spaces from hateful demonstrations, with renewed focus follo...

Canadian Jewish doctors report increasing antisemitism in their professional environments, prompting some to consider leaving the medical profession or reduc...

Recent violent protests in Montreal have sparked a renewed demand from Canadian Jewish leaders for a national summit focusing on law enforcement and antisemi...

Canada Post released a Hanukkah stamp featuring a historic peacock-shaped hanukkiah from Montreal, symbolizing Jewish resilience and the continuity of tradit...

Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish comm...

The episode discusses the fallout at the University of Windsor following a controversial agreement that met demands of pro-Palestinian student protesters, wh...

Rabbi Adam Scheier criticizes the Montreal police for asking him to leave a public area during a pro-Palestinian march, highlighting the precarious atmospher...

Jewish Canadians, alongside non-Jewish allies, have been consistently holding weekly rallies in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal ...

A censure was issued against Donna Blackburn, an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee, after her alleged antisemitic remarks, following a complaint ...

Henry Wolfond, a Canadian Jewish business executive, recently fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut by flying on a Blue Origin commercial spa...

Irwin Cotler, a prominent Canadian human rights advocate, has been under constant police protection following threats from Iranian agents due to his criticis...

Canada has released a new government-issued handbook to define and help combat antisemitism, using the IHRA definition as a framework. The handbook is design...

The episode explores the aftermath of a violent incident involving mobs targeting Jewish tourists in Amsterdam, paralleling the 86th anniversary of Kristalln...

The controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to honor Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader, was canceled but not due to pressure from Jewish groups, according to t...