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0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Nov

Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, a Catholic leader in Ottawa, has successfully rallied over 700 Christian faith leaders across Canada to sign the Canadian Christian Declaration Against Antisemitism, spotlighting their commitment to combat anti-Jewish hate crimes.

0 Jewish Law History

A new self-guided tour hopes to draw visitors to Ottawa's oft-forgotten Holocaust monument

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Nov

The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at the National Holocaust Monument.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Mass bomb threat sent to dozens of Jewish institutions across Canada

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Aug

A mass emailed bomb threat targeting multiple Jewish institutions across major Canadian cities, including synagogues and hospitals in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa, has heightened security concerns for Jewish communities.

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Despite bus driver boycott, thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Ottawa

David Lazarus in Forward · 5 Dec 2023

Thousands of Canadian Jews gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to show their support for Israel and condemn the rise in antisemitism, despite facing challenges such as a foot of snow in Montreal and buses not showing up in Toronto.

0 Israel Politics

We met the first Canadians evacuated home from Israel arriving at Pearson airport

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Oct 2023

The first Canadians evacuated from Israel arrived back home at Pearson airport after being safely airlifted by the Canadian government due to an attack by Hamas that resulted in casualties, including eight Canadians.

0 Art Holidays

Why this Ottawa artist turns her broken glass menorahs into grave-marker stones

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Dec 2022

Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Joseph's coat of many colors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Freedom Convoy spokesman Benjamin Dichter takes us behind the scenes of the three weeks that paralyzed Ottawa

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 5 Dec 2022

Benjamin Dichter, known for his role as a spokesman for the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, reflects on the protest's impact, highlighting the removal of COVID vaccine mandates and the ArriveCan app as successes.

0 Holocaust Education

Beloved March of the Living survivor David Shentow has city park in Ottawa named in his memory

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Sep 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily commemorates the late David Shentow, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to sharing his harrowing experiences to combat Holocaust denial.

0 Culture History

Greatest Hits: Meet the oldest bat mitzvah celebrant in Canada—and one of the youngest

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Aug 2022

This episode highlights the evolution of the bat mitzvah ceremony in Canada through the stories of Miriam Lieff, who held Canada's first bat mitzvah in 1949, and 12-year-old Naomi Hochman, celebrating hers 100 years after the first in North America.

0 Communities Culture

After 2 years of lockdowns, Ottawa’s Jewish community threw one giant party for 115 b’nai mitzvah

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Jun 2022

This episode highlights a massive celebration in Ottawa for 115 Jewish teenagers who had their b’nai mitzvahs during the pandemic, facilitated by Kehillat Beth Israel.

0 Communities Philosophy

Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein wants to bring Jewish life back to downtown Ottawa

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Jun 2022

In this episode, Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, discusses his philanthropic efforts to reinvigorate Jewish life in downtown Ottawa by supporting the Finkelstein Chabad Jewish Centre.

0 Culture Communities

Meet the first Jewish butcher to give Prince Charles a local Canadian tour

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 May 2022

John Diener, a local Jewish butcher from Ottawa's Byward Market, had the unique opportunity to host Prince Charles during a visit that marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

0 Communities Culture

'It's shocking': Clean-up underway after massive thunderstorm batters Ontario and Quebec

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 May 2022

A severe thunderstorm over Victoria Day weekend in Canada caused significant destruction across Ontario and Quebec, resulting in 10 fatalities and widespread power outages.

0 Holidays History

The bat mitzvah turns 100: Meet the oldest celebrant in Canada—and one of the youngest

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Mar 2022

This episode of The CJN Daily reflects on the 100th anniversary of the bat mitzvah in North America by spotlighting Naomi Hochman's upcoming bat mitzvah and Miriam Lieff's historic bat mitzvah in Canada.

0 Antisemitism Education

Swastikas drawn and coins thrown: This is life for Jewish high school students

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Mar 2022

In this episode, Ottawa student Talia Freedhoff discusses the pervasive antisemitism encountered by Jewish high school students, highlighting issues like swastikas and ignorant scheduling during Jewish holidays.

0 Politics Communities

Taking back Ottawa's streets: Inside the counter-protests against the truckers

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 Feb 2022

Ariel Troster discusses her involvement in counter-protests against the trucker convoy in Ottawa, expressing frustration with the local authorities and the national government for their inadequate response.

0 Antisemitism Politics

'Who cares' about swastikas in the trucker convoy, group's Jewish spokesperson asks

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Jan 2022

The CJN Daily episode discusses the controversy surrounding the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa, where swastikas were displayed, and the reaction from the Jewish community.

0 Holocaust History

Canada’s Holocaust monument opened 4 years ago. Why isn't anyone using it?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Sep 2021

The episode discusses the underuse of Canada's National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, opened in 2017, and recent efforts to revive its purpose by commemorating the Babi Yar massacre.

0 Food Culture

The story behind Canada's new fully kosher-certified brewery

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Aug 2021

In this episode, Ellin Bessner interviews Ben and Jamie Shillow, the Orthodox Jewish couple behind Canada's first fully kosher-certified craft brewery, Shillow Beer.

0 Music Communities

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 15 Jul 2021

Peter Wood is a saxophone player who is passionate about Kansas swing music and serves as a Reverend at Mackay United Church in Ottawa.

0 Communities Leadership

Massive crowds gather to remember Rabbi Bulka

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Jun 2021

This episode commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, a central figure in Jewish and Canadian communities.