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Burlesque Shabbat and kosher omakase: Is this really the future of Judaism?

Bonjour Chai · 8 May 2025

The episode discusses the novel approaches to Jewish identity and communal life through unique events like "Sinner's Shabbat," a burlesque show in New York, and "Fins and Scales," a kosher omakase dining experience in Manhattan.

0 Communities History

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

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 May 2025

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 Food Culture

Meet Canada’s Jewish Female Culinary Stars

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 1 May 2025

Canada's food culture showcases prominent Jewish female leaders who intertwine their culinary arts with Jewish traditions.

0 Holidays History

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

Bonjour Chai · 1 May 2025

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 Politics Antisemitism

Key Jewish ridings to watch as election results roll in tonight

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Apr 2025

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 Politics Antisemitism

Key Jewish ridings to watch as election results roll in tonight

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Apr 2025

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 Sports Culture

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

Menschwarmers · 24 Apr 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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