Quebec, Canada

This Holocaust survivor rediscovered her Jewish roots decades later—thanks to a Canadian genealogist

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Mar

Jewish genealogist Stanley Diamond helped uncover the true identity of Maria Vasitinskaya, born Rivka Silber, who was left in a ditch during the Holocaust and raised as a Christian, by connecting her with her surviving Jewish relatives decades later.

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 Ethics Politics

Jewish Climate Trust — why now?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Mar

The Jewish Climate Trust has been launched as a think-and-do tank to enhance the Jewish community and Israel's response to the climate crisis.

0 Antisemitism Politics

We watched Al-Quds Day in Toronto. Here’s what we heard

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Mar

The episode examines the contentious Al-Quds Day protest in Toronto that drew about 2,000 participants advocating for a free Palestine, including some spreading antisemitic messages.

0 Communities Language

Five cities now have regular meet-ups in Yiddish

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 23 Mar

Yugntruf has launched an initiative called Farbreng to create in-person gatherings for Yiddish speakers in cities like Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, and Toronto.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Hasid or Hipster?

Bonjour Chai · 20 Mar

Mik Moore discusses the revival of 'Heeb' magazine, aiming to recapture the innovative and rebellious Jewish cultural spirit of the early 2000s for a new generation.

0 Communities History

Remembering a global genealogist, a Romanian survivor, B'nai Brith's CEO and more community builders recently lost

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Mar

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their communities through advocacy, philanthropy, and public service.

0 Communities History

Remembering a global genealogist, a Romanian survivor, B'nai Brith's CEO and more community builders recently lost

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Mar

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their communities through advocacy, philanthropy, and public service.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Mar

The Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the pro-Palestinian movement, has sparked debate among Jewish communities.

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

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 Politics Food

Key Passover imports will be exempt from tariff war with U.S., Ottawa confirms

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Mar

Ottawa has temporarily exempted key kosher-for-Passover food imports from U.S. retaliatory tariffs, providing relief to Canadian Jewish communities amidst rising prices.

0 Politics Israel

What does the election of Mark Carney mean for Canadian Jews and Israel?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Mar

Mark Carney has been elected as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau, and has committed to addressing rising antisemitism in Canada.

0 Leadership Communities

A talent investment mindset: The next frontier for Jewish communal innovation

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Mar

In the wake of transformative events like the COVID-19 crisis and the October 7 shifts, the Jewish community faces a unique opportunity to redefine its future through strategic investments in talent.

0 Politics Culture

Stephen Bronfman starts new global Jewish climate fund to counter Trump's cuts to environmental protection

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Mar

Stephen Bronfman has launched the Jewish Climate Trust to mobilize Jewish philanthropic efforts towards combating climate change, particularly in light of Donald Trump's environmental policy rollbacks.

0 Politics Israel

Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump

Ben Sales in Forward · 3 Mar

Rep. Elise Stefanik's speech at the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" conference sparked controversy when she attributed Hamas's October 7th attack to the absence of Donald Trump from office, leading to boos and a walkout by attendees.

0 Politics Israel

Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump

JTA · 3 Mar

At the ADL's "Never is Now" conference, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik praised Donald Trump's pro-Israel record, receiving applause for advocating strong actions against campus antisemitism and defunding the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What to expect from this week's Antisemitism Forum in Ottawa

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Mar

As a response to increasing antisemitic incidents in Canada, a national antisemitism forum is being held in Ottawa, though its timing and potential effectiveness are debated.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What to expect from this week's Antisemitism Forum in Ottawa

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Mar

As a response to increasing antisemitic incidents in Canada, a national antisemitism forum is being held in Ottawa, though its timing and potential effectiveness are debated.

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 Antisemitism Communities

Montreal synagogue defaced with swastika on Shabbat

Ben Sales in JTA · 18 Feb

A symbol of hatred was discovered at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, a Reform synagogue in Montreal, when a swastika was found graffitied on its side wall.

0 Politics Leadership

An interview with Karina Gould, who wants to be Canada’s first Jewish prime minister

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Feb

Karina Gould, Canada's youngest female cabinet minister, discusses her campaign to become the first Jewish prime minister by focusing on pivotal issues including Israel relations, the rise of antisemitism, and the Liberal Party's identity crisis.

0 Food Politics

Tariff war with U.S. could raise kosher food prices 50 to 60 percent in Canada: importer

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Feb

Canada's largest kosher food importer, Altra Foods, faces potential price hikes of 50 to 60% due to a looming Canadian-imposed 25% import tariff on U.S. products amidst the ongoing trade war.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Suckers?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Feb

The episode explores the transitory nature of political news, exemplified by exaggerated concerns over trade wars that quickly dissipate, linking this discourse to broader geopolitical issues involving Iran and Hamas.

0 Antisemitism Communities

First they came for the Jews in civic tech.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 1 Feb

In her poignant essay, Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on the troubling rise of antisemitism in the tech and civic sectors following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Senior employee of Canadian pro-Israel media watchdog charged for anti-Palestinian graffiti

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 28 Jan

Robert Walker, an assistant director at Honest Reporting Canada, has been charged with 17 counts of criminal mischief related to anti-Palestinian graffiti, including the phrase 'F Gaza.'

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