Manitoba, Canada

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 Music Holocaust

Even the Holocaust could not silence the music of these composers

Jon Kalish in Forward · 24 Apr

Jeanne Golan, a New York pianist, has dedicated the past 15 years to the 'recovered voices' movement, recording music by composers persecuted by the Nazis.

0 Politics Communities

Should rabbis politicize the pulpit?

Bonjour Chai · 23 Apr

Rabbis and communal leaders are grappling with their role in political discourse, with some advocating for the politicization of the pulpit while others call for a focus on unifying themes.

0 Holocaust History

Peter Jablonski saved Jews during the Holocaust—but he wasn't widely recognized until today

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Apr

Peter Jablonski, a Canadian Holocaust survivor who saved Jewish lives during World War II, is being posthumously honored in Israel despite not meeting Yad Vashem's criteria for Righteous Among the Nations.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Apr

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultural, social, and educational hubs.

0 Communities Politics

Eyeing an escape route in the Trump era, these American Jews are moving to Canada

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 Apr

Amid growing discontent with the political climate in the United States, a segment of American Jews are choosing to relocate to Canada.

0 Israel Politics

Thirty years ago, Israel deported Hamas. The world made Israel take it back.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 14 Apr

In 1992, Israel attempted to curb terrorism by deporting 417 leaders of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to Lebanon.

0 Holidays Culture

The Fourth Annual Great Canadian Seder

Bonjour Chai · 11 Apr

Bonjour Chai's fourth Great Canadian Seder features a diverse group of notable Canadian Jews sharing unique insights and stories about Passover traditions, national politics, and personal reflections.

0 Politics Israel

We asked Pierre Poilievre about federal funding for UNRWA. Here’s what he said

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Mar

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

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 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 Science Food

This Canadian scientist just won another award for helping create canola oil. Trump’s pick for health czar says it’s poisoning Americans

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Feb

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.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Meet the man who’s cleaning up antisemitic graffiti on the streets of Winnipeg—all by himself

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Feb

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 crimes in the city.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Meet the man who’s cleaning up antisemitic graffiti on the streets of Winnipeg—all by himself

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Feb

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 crimes in the city.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Meet the man who’s cleaning up antisemitic graffiti on the streets of Winnipeg—all by himself

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Feb

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 crimes in the city.

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 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 Politics Antisemitism

What the election of Pierre Poilievre would mean for Canadian Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Jan

Pierre Poilievre, poised to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, promises to be a staunch ally of Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Communities Antisemitism

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.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings who remarkably survived by being deported to Siberia.

0 Holocaust History

Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Allan Novak, a veteran director, turned his lens inward to document his family, known as the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings, in his film 'Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise.'

0 Holocaust History

Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov 2024

Allan Novak's documentary, "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," highlights the extraordinary resilience and survival of his mother and her siblings, recognized as the world's oldest living Holocaust survivors.

0 Culture History

Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Nov 2024

Canadian Armed Forces have adopted more secular practices for Remembrance Day events, discontinuing faith-specific prayers to ensure inclusivity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Opinion | Is Elon Musk Antisemitic or Not? Either Way, He’s Dangerous.

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 31 Oct 2024

Elon Musk, while a revolutionary entrepreneur reshaping multiple industries, including space travel and electric vehicles, poses significant ethical and political concerns, particularly related to antisemitism and his influence on global and national affairs.

0 Culture History

Canada's last remaining faith reporter reflects the past, and future, of religion

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 3 Jun 2024

John Longhurst, Canada's sole remaining faith reporter, discusses the decreasing religious affiliation in Canada, his career journey, and his new book, 'Can Robots Love God and Be Saved?' with host Ralph Benmergui.

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