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The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner

Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
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Episodes

Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today
27 Jun
Two years ago this week El Al said it was shuttering direct service to Canada. It did. Will it return?
25 Jun
Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know
24 Jun
Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times
20 Jun
Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why
19 Jun
'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians
17 Jun
Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why
11 Jun
Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why
11 Jun
‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel
10 Jun
Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and psuedoscience
6 Jun
Former Israeli hostage Hagar Brodutch fears time is running out for the others still held in Gaza
5 Jun
How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen
4 Jun
Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal
3 Jun
What this Canadian-Palestinian peace activist wants you to know about life after Oct. 7
30 May
A new political Jewish students’ union has sprung up after weeks of pro-Palestine tent protests
29 May
Bais Chaya Mushka families celebrated Jewish pride on Sunday after gunfire was aimed at the Toronto school on Shabbat
27 May
New B.C seniors advocate Dan Levitt flew to the U.N. to fight for the rights of Canada’s growing 65+ population
23 May
The CJN’s Honourable Menschen: Remembering the politically embattled Patti Starr, referee Harry Davis and other late influential Canadian Jews
22 May
The 13-year old who hundreds walked to school in Toronto has no plans to change schools due to antisemitic bullying
20 May
An Israeli high schooler was beaten up in Fredericton. Her family believes it was a hate crime
15 May