British Columbia, Canada

Reporters Notebook: What were the top stories for Canadian Jews in 2024?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Dec 2024

Ellin Bessner reviews the major stories impacting Canadian Jewish communities over the past year, highlighting increased grassroots activism and enduring tensions involving anti-Zionist sentiments.

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Reporters Notebook: What were the top stories for Canadian Jews in 2024?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Dec 2024

Ellin Bessner reviews the major stories impacting Canadian Jewish communities over the past year, highlighting increased grassroots activism and enduring tensions involving anti-Zionist sentiments.

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The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2024, from Jessica Fox’s Olympic dominance to Sam Salz’s historic college football debut

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 23 Dec 2024

Jewish athletes and sports figures created numerous headlines in 2024, exhibiting excellence and making history across various sports.

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The arts scene turned on me for supporting Israel.

Hal Niedzviecki in Future of Jewish · 23 Dec 2024

Author Hal Niedzviecki recounts how his commitment to Jewish heritage and support for Israel led to the closure of his arts magazine, Broken Pencil, amidst backlash from the arts community.

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The CJN's political panel reflects on a tumultuous year for Jews—and an even worse week for Justin Trudeau

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Dec 2024

The CJN's political panel discusses the political upheaval in Canada, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign and the implications for Jewish Canadians, particularly in light of rising antisemitism.

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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.

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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.

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Canada's Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine

Masha Kleiner in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec 2024

Canadian Zionist writer Masha Kleiner discusses a controversial library exhibit that linked Canada's Indigenous peoples with Palestinian solidarity, raising complex questions around expression, cultural sensitivity, and historical accuracy.

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The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Dec 2024

From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significant headlines in recent weeks.

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The Explosion of Jew-Hate in Canada

Terry Glavin in The Free Press · 11 Dec 2024

Canada is experiencing a disturbing rise in antisemitism, manifesting in societal and institutional settings and posing a challenge for the Jewish community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young revisits his 1996 play 'Shylock' by updating it into 'Playing Shylock,' starring Saul Rubinek, to reflect contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young revisits his 1996 play 'Shylock' by updating it into 'Playing Shylock,' starring Saul Rubinek, to reflect contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

0 Culture Politics

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

0 Culture Politics

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

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

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Behind the scenes at Canada’s weekly rallies for the Israeli hostages

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Dec 2024

Jewish Canadians, alongside non-Jewish allies, have been consistently holding weekly rallies in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal to support Israel and call for the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023.

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An Antisemitic Fire Raging Across Canada

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov 2024

Stephen Schecter's guest essay critiques Canadian responses to antisemitism, focusing particularly on statements made by Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

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Cauce and Effect

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 22 Nov 2024

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce's home was vandalized by anti-Israel protesters, as tensions on campus escalate over divestment debates.

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Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov 2024

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

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