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How Canada’s Jewish community is helping Filipinos affected by the Lapu Lapu attack

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 May

Following a tragic attack at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver, Canada's Jewish community has extended significant support through prayer vigils and fundraising to aid the victims.

0 Holidays History

How do we memorialize events when we're still living through them?

Bonjour Chai · 1 May

The episode delves into how Jewish communities navigate memorializing contemporary events like Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, especially with the fresh wounds of events like October 7 still open.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Nathan Fielder says Paramount Plus pulled his TV episode on Holocaust awareness after Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 29 Apr

Jewish comedian Nathan Fielder, known for his irony-laden humor, has faced a setback in his efforts to support Holocaust education through his brand Summit Ice.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Key Jewish ridings to watch as election results roll in tonight

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Apr

Ellin Bessner offers an in-depth look at key constituencies and Jewish candidates in Canada's federal election, with a focus on ridings like Mount Royal and York Centre, highlighting local Jewish community concerns over antisemitism and political support for Israel.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Apr

Nathan Fielder's docu-comedy "The Rehearsal" revisits his contentious poise on antisemitism through the eyes of Summit Ice, his Holocaust remembrance apparel brand.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Apr

Nathan Fielder's latest episode of the HBO docu-comedy series "The Rehearsal" revives the controversy surrounding the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode from the Paramount+ platform.

0 Sports Culture

NHL playoffs: Edmonton Oilers? More like the Oy-lers

Menschwarmers · 24 Apr

Menschwarmers welcomes Matthew Leibl, former sports radio host turned podcaster, to discuss Jewish presence in sports, particularly highlighting the Edmonton Oilers with two Jewish players and his personal journey from sports journalism to rabbinical studies.

0 Politics Communities

The CJN Daily's political panel weighs in on the 2025 federal election

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Apr

The CJN Daily episode features a political discussion with experts from various Canadian political backgrounds analyzing the potential impact of Canadian Jewish voters in the upcoming 2025 federal election.

0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish-American Lynching

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Apr

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic potential of medical clowning, and interpretations of the Akedah.

0 Culture Holidays

Drew Barrymore Is Preparing for Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Apr

Drew Barrymore is gearing up for her eldest daughter Olive's bat mitzvah, embracing the Jewish traditions shared by her ex-husband Will Kopelman.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why 72% of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remain unsolved

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Apr

Experts discuss the troubling statistics from Statistics Canada's latest report, revealing that 72% of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remain unsolved, with a significant focus on anti-Semitic incidents.

0 Antisemitism Education

UW Jewish Students: We Will Define Anti-Semitism

The Cholent in The Cholent · 4 Apr

In a poignant piece by University of Washington senior Marni Merritt, the article highlights the rise in antisemitism Jewish students have faced on campus, particularly since October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Canadians in Israel could impact election results back home

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Apr

Elliot Gluck has created a website, IsraelVotes.ca, to facilitate voting for the estimated 40,000 Canadians living in Israel, making it easier for them to participate in the upcoming Canadian federal election.

0 Politics Israel

What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Israel in 2025?

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 1 Apr

The article explores the complex and evolving concept of being pro-Israel in the wake of the October 7 incidents involving Israel and Hamas.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Ten Years Later

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Mar

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Jewish artists have been ostricized since Oct. 7. Will it lead to a renaissance of Jewish art?

Culturally Jewish · 24 Mar

In the face of rising cultural boycotts and antisemitism, Jewish artists in Canada confront significant challenges in the arts community.

0 Antisemitism Politics

We watched Al-Quds Day in Toronto. Here’s what we heard

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Mar

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

0 Sports Culture

How to Be a Jew ... At the World Championships

Unorthodox · 19 Mar

AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, shares insights from the World Bobsled Championships and highlights the challenges faced by Israel's bobsled team in terms of funding, equipment, and recruitment.

0 Jewish Law Antisemitism

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 Politics Food

Key Passover imports will be exempt from tariff war with U.S., Ottawa confirms

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Mar

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

0 Leadership Communities

Women of Valor

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

0 Politics Israel

Israel in Ceasefire – Zelenskyy

For Heaven's Sake · 6 Mar

Israel faces a precarious moment as it navigates its relationship with the US under President Trump, especially in light of shifting American foreign policy towards Ukraine.

0 Politics Israel

Israel in Ceasefire – Zelenskyy

For Heaven's Sake · 6 Mar

Hartman and Klein Halevi discuss the implications of Trump's transactional foreign policy approach on Israel's relationship with the United States, particularly in the context of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Ukraine's war with Russia.

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.

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