Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

The story of Canadian Jewry: middle powers, small communities, big impact

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 May

Canadian Jewry, like other middle powers, is defined not by size but by its unique perspective and influence, particularly through its smaller communities.

0 Politics Education

Anti-Israel curriculum is becoming mandatory in Canadian schools.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 28 Feb

In his guest essay, Adam Hummel discusses the rapid institutional adoption of the concept of "anti-Palestinian racism" in Canadian schools, tracing its roots to a 2022 report by the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association.

0 Communities Jewish Law

How we built a CAD 50 million pan-Canadian coalition for the regeneration of Israel’s north

eJewishPhilanthropy · 13 Jan

The Canadian Jewish community mobilized quickly and effectively in response to the crises faced by their partnership regions in Israel, notably raising $140 million CAD.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 25 Dec 2025

The Biden Administration's visa restrictions on European digital hate-speech activists have drawn criticism from Jewish organizations, who see these figures as allies in countering online antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

How Ottawa’s Jewish community is reacting to the Loblaws stabbing attack

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Sep 2025

The episode covers the community's response to the antisemitic stabbing at an Ottawa Loblaws, shedding light on the victim's recovery and the broader impact on local Jewish security.

0 Music Culture

Greatest Hits: Sharon, without Lois or Bram, transforms her classic career into a family business

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Aug 2025

Sharon Hampson of the famed children's music trio Sharon, Lois & Bram is rejuvenating her musical career with a family band that includes her daughter and grandsons.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Mikveh makeover: A U.S. charity helped build or renovate 10 ritual baths across Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Aug 2025

U.S.-based Mikvah USA has funded the renovation and construction of ten mikvehs in Canada, significantly enhancing Jewish community life in these areas.

0 Culture Communities

Jewish conversions are still rising in Canada. Why? The answer might surprise you

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 May 2025

Amidst rising antisemitism, rabbis in Canada are witnessing an unexpected rise in the number of people converting to Judaism.

0 Politics Culture

Pro-Palestinian Jews are finding common ground—but not in the mainstream

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 May 2025

Progressive Canadian Jews, feeling ostracized from mainstream Jewish communities since October 7, 2023, have created their own spaces for dialogue about Israel-Palestine, exemplified by recent peace summits in Canada that coincided with an Israeli-led peace conference in Jerusalem.

0 Culture Ethics

Let my elephants go: a new Canadian documentary spotlights animal welfare in zoos

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Apr 2025

Fern Levitt's new documentary, "Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants," investigates the ethical concerns surrounding elephant captivity in Canadian zoos, drawing parallels between animal suffering and historical human atrocities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Here’s what Jewish voters need to know about this week’s Ontario election

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Feb 2025

Ontario's provincial election is approaching, bringing issues concerning the Jewish community to the forefront, such as antisemitic incidents and public safety around synagogues.

0 Antisemitism Politics

This Ontario town had a swastika burned into a soccer field. Now residents want to ban the symbol nationwide

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Feb 2025

Residents of Whitby, Ontario, are reeling from multiple recent incidents involving Nazi swastikas, prompting the town council to request that the federal government ban the symbol nationwide.

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 Culture Music

Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Jan 2025

Ralph Benmergui converses with influential Toronto music promoter Gary Topp, reflecting on his role in revolutionizing the city's cultural landscape during the 1970s and 1980s.

0 Culture Communities

Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Jan 2025

Gary Topp revolutionized Toronto's cultural scene in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing countercultural acts to Canada and transforming venues like the Roxy Theatre into hubs for underground culture.

0 Culture Music

Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Jan 2025

The episode explores Gary Topp's critical role in shaping Toronto's cultural scene during the 1970s and 1980s through his work as a music promoter and independent movie theater operator.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Toronto Jewish girls’ school targeted by gunfire for 3rd time this year

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

Bais Chaya Mushka, a Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish girls school in Toronto, was targeted by gunfire for the third time this year, raising alarms within the Jewish community and prompting police investigations.

0 Television/Film Culture

Behind Meredith Marks’ Bat Mitzvah on ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Was the Perfect Rabbi

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 Dec 2024

Meredith Marks, a cast member of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," celebrated her bat mitzvah on national television at age 52, a poignant testament to Jewish identity and pride amid rising antisemitism.

0 Communities Culture

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 last faith reporter, discusses the changing landscape of religion in Canada, highlighting a shift from organized religion to personalized spirituality.

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.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May 2024

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg, who has served communities worldwide, shares insights on the importance of actively engaging with synagogue and Jewish life without merely being a dues-paying member.

0 Communities Philosophy

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May 2024

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg challenges the traditional model of synagogue membership by suggesting that Jews should become shareholders who actively invest in their communities, rather than simply paying dues.

0 Holocaust Culture

Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 6 May 2024

Marsha Lederman shares her experience as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, highlighting how Yom HaShoah offers a unique sense of community and solidarity amidst her lifelong concern for potential catastrophe.

0 Holocaust Communities

Why writer Marsha Lederman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, feels 'less alone' on Yom HaShoah

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 6 May 2024

Marsha Lederman, a journalist and daughter of Holocaust survivors, discusses the significance of Yom HaShoah and shares insights from her book, "Kiss the Red Stairs," which explores intergenerational trauma.

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