Alberta, Canada

This pro bono legal team has helped over 550 Canadian victims of antisemitism since Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Mar

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 antisemitism since October 2023.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What to expect from this week's Antisemitism Forum in Ottawa

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Mar

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

0 Communities Holocaust

Jews nationwide mourned the Bibas family this week. Here's what it sounded like

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Feb

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, highlighting the international mourning and vigils held in response.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Team USA’s very Jewish '4 Nations Face-Off' team deserved a Canadian counter

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Feb

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden, highlights a significant moment for Jewish athletes in hockey.

0 Culture Torah

For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Feb

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses how Jewish Renewal tradition integrates environmentalism as a central tenet of Judaism, emphasizing an Earth-based spiritual practice.

0 Politics Culture

Gaza is the 52nd State

Bonjour Chai · 7 Feb

Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy discuss the implications of Trump's tariff threats on Canada, highlighting the impact on kosher food prices and a shift in Canadian nationalism.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

0 Music Holocaust

Daniel Pelton transformed Holocaust tattoos into orchestral jazz. This is what it sounds like

Culturally Jewish · 27 Jan

Daniel Pelton, a musician from Calgary, was inspired by his exploration of Holocaust history to transform tattoo numbers from a Holocaust narrative into orchestral jazz.

0 Sports Culture

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Find out why this Canadian city’s Jewish Federation just joined an American security network

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Jan

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

0 Antisemitism Communities

Find out why this Canadian city’s Jewish Federation just joined an American security network

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Jan

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

0 Communities Art

See the world through the eyes of an autistic poet in a new exhibit by Adam Wolfond and Estée Klar

Culturally Jewish · 14 Jan

Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiversity and alternative communication.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Interview | An Israeli-Yemeni Woman Embraces the Culture She Tried for Years to Avoid

Debby Waldman in Moment · 10 Jan

Ayelet Tsabari's debut novel, "Songs for the Brokenhearted," explores the nuanced relationship of an Israeli-Yemeni woman grappling with her cultural identity.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Jan

Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey.

0 Music Culture

Erez Zobary dives into her Yemenite heritage with R&B soul

Culturally Jewish · 30 Dec 2024

Erez Zobary, a Toronto R&B artist, explores her Yemenite heritage and Jewish identity in her latest album, influenced by family history and cultural soundscapes.

0 Politics Science

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Israel has a decade of lessons to offer.

Deborah Danan in Forward · 24 Dec 2024

The debate over water fluoridation in the U.S. has been reignited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride, similar to Israel's decision a decade ago.

0 Culture History

Canada’s ultimate railway journey

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

The Rocky Mountaineer offers one of the most scenic train routes in Canada, particularly the First Passage to the West from Vancouver to Banff.

0 Culture History

Canada’s ultimate railway journey

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

The Rocky Mountaineer offers one of the most scenic train routes in Canada, particularly the First Passage to the West from Vancouver to Banff.

0 Communities Culture

Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec 2024

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

0 Jewish Law Art

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytelling as a means of artistic expression.

0 Television/Film Culture

'My Dead Mom' gives the nagging Jewish mother trope a haunting twist

Culturally Jewish · 28 Nov 2024

Wendy Litner's web series "My Dead Mom" humorously explores the continuing presence of her late mother's critical voice, addressing Jewish mother stereotypes with a feminist angle.

0 Communities Art

I Will Relate

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 26 Nov 2024

Guest contributor Meichen Waxer explores her ancestral connection to the Jewish community of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, through a unique art installation at the FENTSTER gallery in Toronto.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A new government-issued handbook aims to define antisemitism. Will it make a difference?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Nov 2024

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

0 Politics Israel

Two More Reasons to Vote for Kamala Harris

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 4 Nov 2024

Peter Beinart explores arguments for voting for Kamala Harris despite her perceived shortcomings regarding Palestinian rights.

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