Tag: Toronto

"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie that aims to authentically portray Jewish coming-of-age experiences.
Cindy Seni, the Canadian star of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking," found her basheret (soulmate) independently of the show while secretly dating Eldad Cohen for 10 months, even as she appeared on arranged dates on the show.
Fashion journalist Jeanne Beker, known for her extensive career interviewing top designers and celebrities, has recently shared her journey as a breast cancer patient, emphasizing the importance of early screening for women with dense breasts.
The upcoming mayoral election in Toronto on June 26, amid the resignation of John Tory, features a vast array of candidates, including Olivia Chow, seen as the front-runner, Mark Saunders, Anthony Furey, Anna Baila, and Josh Matlow, who is part of the Jewish community.
Parents at Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto expressed opposition to the school's inclusion of gender-identity topics in the curriculum, citing concerns about unilateral imposition.
In a special live Father's Day episode of The CJN Daily, Mitchell Consky reflects on his experience providing end-of-life care for his father, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of Toronto high school students recently attended an immersive outdoor play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, a historical event where racial tensions between Nazi supporters and Jewish immigrants erupted into violence at a baseball game.
The annual Jewish Day School Debate Tournament in Toronto recently took place after a hiatus due to the pandemic, involving students from various schools like Heschel, Netivot, Bialik South, Bialik North, and Associated.
Saul Rubinek, a Hollywood veteran, delves into his personal connection with Yiddish and the Holocaust as he takes on the role of a rabbi in the Yiddish-speaking film "Shttl," filmed in Ukraine just before the Russian invasion.
The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocaust survivors and Canadian-born Jewish families seeking space, greenery, and safety.
Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Toronto's Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue has called on Canadian Jews to support Israel and refrain from publicly criticizing its government's policies, especially amidst escalating violence with Palestinians.
Erwin Schild, Canada's oldest living Conservative rabbi at 103, was interviewed in his Toronto home where he has resided since 1947.
Philip Kuntz, an early customer of Aroma Espresso Bars in Toronto, shares his perspective on the $10 million legal dispute between the Canadian franchisee and the Israeli head office.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's new coalition agreements in Israel, questioning their validity given his history of not fulfilling promises.
After losing her job at a law firm in Toronto, Phyllis Taylor found new purpose by teaching life skills to Canadian prisoners, including drug dealers and rapists, drawing inspiration from an Oprah Winfrey show featuring female inmates.
Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on the podcast "Not That Kind of Rabbi."
Cantor Aaron Bensoussan, a sacred singer originally from Morocco, is praised for his magical voice and heartfelt renditions of prayers.
Toronto's beloved Jewish hockey player, Zach Hyman, recently signed a lucrative contract with the Edmonton Oilers, leaving behind his Maple Leafs team and hometown.
Erin Davis, a renowned radio personality in Toronto, experienced a profound tragedy when her 24-year-old daughter, Lauren, passed away, leaving behind a young child and husband.
Jay Kelman discusses the issue of affordability in Jewish day school education, proposing a solution that focuses on using monies raised to address current needs rather than relying solely on endowments.
Malka Marom, a Canadian-Israeli musician, broadcaster, and friend of Joni Mitchell, chronicles her deep connection with the iconic musician in "Joni Mitchell in Her Own Words," a collection of conversations spanning 40 years.
In episode 67 of "Unorthodox," recorded at Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto, David Bezmozgis, a writer and filmmaker, shares concerns about the dangers of a Trump presidency, advocating for Americans to stay and fight rather than flee to Canada.
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