Mcgill University

Sylvan Adams speaks out after anti-Israel vandals smashed the McGill building with his name on it

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 15 Oct

The episode covers Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams' response to the vandalism of the McGill Sports Science Institute named after him, following protests tied to anti-Israel sentiments.

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Jewish university students are coming back prepared for a fight—at Concordia and beyond

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Sep

Jewish students at Concordia University have initiated a lawsuit against their institution due to rising antisemitic activities on campus, aiming to enforce the school's own conduct policies.

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For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread

Sophie Block in Forward · 29 Aug

Sophie Block, a Jewish student at McGill University, describes her anxiety returning to a campus environment charged with intense pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism.

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and pseudoscience

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jun

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University, is at the forefront of debunking pseudoscience and wellness myths despite being 76 and having no plans to retire.

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and psuedoscience

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jun

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University, discusses his relentless efforts to debunk pseudoscience and misinformation in health and wellness, including the dangers of following unscientific gurus.

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Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jun

The episode discusses lawyer Neil Oberman's efforts to combat antisemitism legally in Montreal, highlighting the use of court injunctions to protect Jewish institutions from hate-fueled actions and protests.

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Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jun

Litigation lawyer Neil Oberman discusses his legal efforts to combat antisemitism in Montreal, including injunctions to keep harmful protesters away from Jewish institutions and students.

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Jewish Pride at McGill University in Montreal

Chabad.org · 8 May

The video showcases the growing sense of Jewish pride among students at McGill University in Montreal, as they embrace and celebrate their identity and Judaism.

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Live from Shaar Hashomayim: What's the secret to Chabad's success?

Bonjour Chai · 11 May 2023

The Bonjour Chai team recently hosted a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal to explore the secrets behind the success of Chabad.

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DJ Elmaghribi

Bonjour Chai · 9 Apr 2023

Christopher Silver, a professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University and author of Recording History, joins Bonjour Chai to delve into the Sephardic side of Passover celebrations and explore Mimouna and its cultural significance.

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It’s ‘false’ to say Israeli democracy is under attack, according to the Knesset’s new Canadian member

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Feb 2023

Dan Illouz, a new member of Israel's Knesset representing Likud, disagrees with claims that Israeli democracy is under attack amidst ongoing efforts to reform the power of Israeli courts, leading to street protests and concerns from Jewish groups.

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Why are so many campus student unions voting on BDS motions this year?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Apr 2022

This episode explores the increased incidence of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) motions on Canadian university campuses, engaging with activists and students directly involved in these debates.

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When an Israeli Ambassador Debated a British Historian on Israel’s Legitimacy—and Won

Yair Rosenberg in Tablet · 31 Jan 2014

In 1961, at McGill University in Montreal, Israeli Ambassador Yaacov Herzog challenged British historian Arnold Toynbee to a public debate after Toynbee questioned Israel's legitimacy and compared Zionist treatment of Palestinians to Nazi actions.

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