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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 Antisemitism Communities

She was the victim of a 'disgusting' antisemitic assault. A year later, she's angrier than ever

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 May 2025

Tilda Roll shares her experience of an antisemitic attack outside her synagogue and discusses her ongoing anxiety even after the attacker, Kenneth Gobin, was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

0 Politics Communities

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

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Apr 2025

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 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 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 2025

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 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 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

CIJA's new leader wants you to know that Jew hatred threatens ‘the promise of Canada’

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Jan 2025

Noah Shack, the interim CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), discusses combating rising antisemitism in Canada and stresses the need for Jewish unity.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Canadians describe visiting Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of its liberation

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Jan 2025

Canadian politicians and Holocaust survivors commemorated the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, highlighting the continuing fight against antisemitism and promoting Holocaust education in Canada.

0 Politics Culture

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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Nov 2024

The controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to honor Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader, was canceled but not due to pressure from Jewish groups, according to the organizers.