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0 Culture Education

20-year-old student Ruby Grinberg wants to be the second-ever Jewish Miss Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Apr

Ruby Grinberg, a 20-year-old political science student, is competing in the Miss Canada pageant with ambitions to raise awareness about cancer and combat antisemitism despite potential challenges due to her Jewish identity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Sunday bonus: Ellin on 'Bonjour Chai': How bad are things for Canadian Jews now?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Mar

Ellin Bessner discusses the rising insecurity and societal tensions faced by Canadian Jews amidst increasing antisemitic incidents and cultural shifts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Sunday bonus: Ellin on 'Bonjour Chai': How bad are things for Canadian Jews now?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Mar

Ellin Bessner discusses the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada and reflects on her experience as a Jewish journalist.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Culturally Antisemitic

Bonjour Chai · 29 Mar

Ellin Bessner joins "Bonjour Chai" to discuss the concerning rise of antisemitism in Canada, as highlighted by recent alarming headlines in major publications.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Culturally Antisemitic

Bonjour Chai · 29 Mar

Amid a reported rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, this episode delves into the profound cultural and political shifts within the country, featuring insights from Ellin Bessner of The CJN Daily.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Ellin Bessner explains why you should consider donating to The CJN Daily on #GivingTuesday

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Nov 2023

Ellin Bessner, host of The CJN Daily podcast, emphasizes the importance of supporting their work with a donation on #GivingTuesday.

0 Music History

We asked a 104-year-old 'super senior' the secret to living a long life. Here's what she said

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Sep 2023

Bella Bernstein, a 104-year-old former soprano and one of the super seniors at the Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre in Montreal, shared her secret to longevity during the organization's annual group birthday party for residents over 100 years old.

0 Antisemitism Politics

As the 'Freedom Convoy' trial begins, reflections on the Canadian Jews who supported the movement

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Sep 2023

The 'Freedom Convoy' trial has commenced, focusing on leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber.

0 Communities History

A message from The CJN Daily team

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Jul 2023

The CJN Daily team announced the passing of Evan Friedlan, the youngest son of host Ellin Bessner, at the age of 23.

0 Holocaust Education

The chilling new Toronto Holocaust museum is ready for a post-survivor world

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Jun 2023

The new Toronto Holocaust Museum, which cost $30 million, opened on June 9 with Holocaust survivors present, including Nate Leipciger, who dedicated the museum to his family deported to Auschwitz.

0 Holidays Culture

We want your Passover stories

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 Apr 2022

This episode invites listeners to share their unique Passover Seder experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

0 History Holocaust

Justice for the fallen: Canadian Jewish war heroes' graves corrected, just in time for Remembrance Day

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Nov 2021

The CJN Daily host Ellin Bessner discusses the recent correction of tombstones for Jewish soldiers who died in World War II, which had been incorrectly marked with crosses instead of the Star of David.

0 Culture Communities

The CJN has a new daily podcast

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Apr 2021

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner is a new podcast that offers a concise daily newscast focused on stories relevant to Jewish Canadians.