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Amsterdam's mayor says the violence wasn't a pogrom. Dutch Jewish leaders agree, but demand protection
19 Nov
The episode explores the aftermath of a violent incident involving mobs targeting Jewish tourists in Amsterdam, paralleling the 86th anniversary of Kristalln...
19 Nov
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Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet
18 Nov
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...
18 Nov
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Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism
13 Nov
Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, a Catholic leader in Ottawa, has successfully rallied over 700 Christian faith leaders across Canada to sign the Canadian Christian ...
13 Nov
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Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year
11 Nov
Canadian Armed Forces have adopted more secular practices for Remembrance Day events, discontinuing faith-specific prayers to ensure inclusivity. Jewish lead...
11 Nov
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What Donald Trump’s second term means for American Jews—and for Canada
7 Nov
Donald Trump clinches a second presidential term, raising critical discussions around his impact on American Jews, Israel, and Canada. Experts highlight an e...
7 Nov
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A new book of poetry explores resilience and conflict in a post-Oct. 7 world
6 Nov
Sharon Zohar, moved by the hate she encountered while promoting civility in Toronto, channeled her response into the poetry anthology, "Proof of Life," which...
6 Nov
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A new self-guided tour hopes to draw visitors to Ottawa's oft-forgotten Holocaust monument
4 Nov
The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at ...
4 Nov
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Canadian families are welcoming displaced Israelis into their homes, thanks to a new grassroots initiative
30 Oct
The CJN Daily highlights a grassroots program, Hug for Hope, which pairs displaced Israeli families with host families in North America for respite from trau...
30 Oct
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Which of the U.S. election issues are most relevant to Jewish Canada?
28 Oct
As the U.S. election approaches, Mainstreet Research's Steven Pinkus discusses polling data and key issues affecting both Americans and Canadians, focusing o...
28 Oct
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Mayor Morley Rosenberg, cancer fundraiser Sheila Kussner and more: Honorable Menschen worth remembering this Yizkor
23 Oct
Ellin Bessner honors the lives of five notable Canadian Jews who passed away recently, including cancer fundraiser Sheila Kussner and Holocaust survivor Irvi...
23 Oct
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‘Keep showing up’: Columbia prof-turned-activist Shai Davidai rallies Canadian Jews
21 Oct
Columbia professor Shai Davidai has become an influential activist against antisemitism on university campuses following his viral video in 2023. His efforts...
21 Oct
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Struggling to afford your first home? This Jewish-backed investment firm wants to help
16 Oct
As housing prices soar in Canada, the Jewish-backed real estate firm Ourboro offers an innovative solution to help young families and newcomers afford homes....
16 Oct
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Sylvan Adams speaks out after anti-Israel vandals smashed the McGill building with his name on it
15 Oct
The episode covers Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams' response to the vandalism of the McGill Sports Science Institute named after him, following ...
15 Oct
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Samidoun: Why Jewish leaders and Pierre Poilievre want it declared a terrorist squad
10 Oct
Canadian Jewish leaders and Conservative politician Pierre Poilievre are urging the government to designate the group Samidoun as a terrorist organization du...
10 Oct
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'We carry this pain. It doesn't break us': how Canadian Jews marked Oct. 7's anniversary
9 Oct
Canadian Jewish communities commemorated the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel with vigils and memorials while grappling with the ri...
9 Oct
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'There was literally nothing to come back to': Oct. 7 survivor Thomas Hand shares his story with Canadians
7 Oct
Thomas Hand, an Irish Catholic who resides in Kibbutz Be’eri, shares his harrowing experience of believing his daughter Emily was killed in a Hamas attack, o...
7 Oct
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Ottawa just overhauled its grant program for security upgrades. Some Jewish leaders call it a ‘game-changer’
1 Oct
The recent changes to Canada's Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) significantly increase funding and streamline processes for Jewish organizations to enha...
1 Oct
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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal
26 Sep
Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating back to the 1990s by a Quebec judge, citing inconsistencies in the victim's testimony as the...
26 Sep
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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal
26 Sep
Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex crime charges by a Quebec judge due to credibility issues in the victim's testimony. The case highlighted challen...
26 Sep
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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal
26 Sep
Rabbi Shlomo Leib (Leon) Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating to the 1990s, with the court citing inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony. T...
26 Sep
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‘Erodes the public trust’: Elected officials react to TDSB field trip rally with anti-Israel chants
24 Sep
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding a Toronto District School Board field trip where students were led in anti-Israel chants, sparking uproar f...
24 Sep
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‘Erodes the public trust’: Elected officials react to TDSB field trip rally with anti-Israel chants
24 Sep
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has criticized the Toronto District School Board for allowing anti-Israel chants during a student field trip meant to support Grass...
24 Sep
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Exploding Hezbollah pagers 'audacious' deterrence message from Israel to Iran: one expert says
23 Sep
The episode discusses a covert Israeli operation that led to the destruction of Hezbollah's communication devices, resulting in significant casualties in Leb...
23 Sep
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Exploding Hezbollah pagers 'audacious' deterrence message from Israel to Iran: one expert says
23 Sep
The episode explores the recent covert cyberattack allegedly by Israel, which targeted Hezbollah's communication devices and resulted in significant casualti...
23 Sep
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New Canadian documentary spotlights Oct. 7 victims murdered on 'The Killing Roads'
19 Sep
Igal Hecht's new documentary, "The Killing Roads," explores the harrowing events of October 7 when 250 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas along highway...
19 Sep
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New Canadian documentary spotlights Oct. 7 victims murdered on 'The Killing Roads'
19 Sep
Documentary producer Igal Hecht discusses his film "The Killing Roads," which explores the tragic fate of 250 Israelis killed by Hamas along the highways bor...
19 Sep
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Arnie Aberman will return his honorary UofT degree over the school’s handling of antisemitism
17 Sep
Dr. Arnie Aberman, a distinguished former medical school leader at the University of Toronto, plans to return his honorary degree in protest against the univ...
17 Sep
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Arnie Aberman will return his honorary UofT degree over the school’s handling of antisemitism
17 Sep
Dr. Arnie Aberman, a prominent Toronto physician, plans to return his honorary degree to protest the University of Toronto's handling of rising antisemitism ...
17 Sep
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Ottawa reopens study of releasing Nazi war criminal files after omitting Holocaust experts
16 Sep
Canadian revelations about hosting alleged Nazi war criminals in the post-World War II era have reignited debates over privacy and historical accountability,...
16 Sep
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Ottawa reopens study of releasing Nazi war criminal files after omitting Holocaust experts
16 Sep
The episode discusses Ottawa's reopening of consultations regarding the release of classified files on Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Canada post-World...
16 Sep
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St. Catharines' century-old synagogue is securing its future—with or without members
11 Sep
Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Catharines, Ontario celebrates a century of history by securing its future through a heritage designation and community even...
11 Sep
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St. Catharines' century-old synagogue is securing its future—with or without members
11 Sep
Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Catharines, Ontario, is celebrating its centennial with efforts to raise funds for preservation and adapt to evolving commun...
11 Sep
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Israeli official Michal Cotler-Wunsh tells Canadians to show courage, leadership for its Jewish students
9 Sep
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for antisemitism, urges Canadian leadership to bolster support for Jewish students facing hostility on university...
9 Sep
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Israeli official Michal Cotler-Wunsh tells Canadians to show courage, leadership for its Jewish students
9 Sep
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's envoy on antisemitism, emphasizes the need for Canadian leadership to support Jewish students facing antisemitism at universiti...
9 Sep
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What it’s like inside the Hamas tunnels where six hostages were murdered
5 Sep
In this episode, Maj. (Ret.) John Spencer delves into the challenges and intricacies of the tunnel warfare in Gaza as seen by the IDF and discusses the broad...
5 Sep
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What it’s like inside the Hamas tunnels where six hostages were murdered
5 Sep
Maj. (Ret.) John Spencer discusses the complex network of Hamas tunnels in Gaza and the challenges faced by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in countering th...
5 Sep
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Jewish university students are coming back prepared for a fight—at Concordia and beyond
4 Sep
Jewish students at Concordia University have initiated a lawsuit against their institution due to rising antisemitic activities on campus, aiming to enforce ...
4 Sep
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Jewish university students are coming back prepared for a fight—at Concordia and beyond
4 Sep
This episode discusses the challenges Jewish students face at Concordia University due to antisemitic and anti-Israel harassment and a recent lawsuit demandi...
4 Sep
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Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented'
2 Sep
This emotional episode features Maayan Shavit, who passionately advocates for her cousin Carmel Gat and other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. Shavit critici...
2 Sep
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Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented'
2 Sep
Following the murder of Carmel Gat, Maayan Shavit, her cousin in Toronto, accuses Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of political failures t...
2 Sep
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These JNF Canada donors are split about the embattled charity’s future
28 Aug
The episode delves into the complications faced by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) of Canada after losing its charitable status due to non-compliance with Can...
28 Aug
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These JNF Canada donors are split about the embattled charity’s future
28 Aug
The episode discusses the recent revocation of charitable status for JNF Canada by the Canada Revenue Agency due to serious compliance issues and the implica...
28 Aug
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JNF Canada CEO Lance Davis blasts CRA after charitable status revoked
27 Aug
The episode explores the complexities surrounding the Canada Revenue Agency's revocation of the Jewish National Fund of Canada's charitable status. CEO Lance...
27 Aug
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JNF Canada CEO Lance Davis blasts CRA after charitable status revoked
27 Aug
The CJN Daily's episode features an in-depth discussion with JNF Canada CEO Lance Davis about the revocation of the charity's status by Canada's Revenue Agen...
27 Aug
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Three arrested after Jewish senior attacked Sunday at pro-Israel rally in Toronto
20 Aug
The episode covers a violent attack at a pro-Israel rally in Toronto, resulting in the arrest of three individuals, including two pro-Israel protesters, foll...
20 Aug
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Three arrested after Jewish senior attacked Sunday at pro-Israel rally in Toronto
20 Aug
Three individuals, including two pro-Israel protesters, have been arrested in connection with a violent attack on an 88-year-old Jewish volunteer at a pro-Is...
20 Aug
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Did Jewish summer camps do enough to support kids' mental health this summer?
15 Aug
Jewish summer camps in Canada have increasingly incorporated mental health support, following recent tragedies that tested their preparedness. Grief counselo...
15 Aug
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Did Jewish summer camps do enough to support kids' mental health this summer?
15 Aug
Several Jewish overnight camps in Canada faced tragic events like the sudden death of a counselor and an accident resulting in multiple fatalities among clea...
15 Aug
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JNF Canada ‘blindsided’ after Ottawa fully revokes charity status. What’s next?
14 Aug
The CJN Daily discusses the recent revocation of the Jewish National Fund of Canada's charitable status by the Canada Revenue Agency due to alleged funding o...
14 Aug
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JNF Canada ‘blindsided’ after Ottawa fully revokes charity status. What’s next?
14 Aug
The Jewish National Fund of Canada had its charity status fully revoked by the Canada Revenue Agency, surprising the organization's officials and leading to ...
14 Aug