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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

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

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 Communities Culture

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.

0 Television/Film Culture

Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 10 Apr 2024

The episode features a conversation with filmmaker Alan Zweig and host Ralph Benmergui as they reflect on their parallel spiritual journeys and explore moments from their careers.