Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
'It's my gift to the world': Why this Canadian artist painted all 54 chapters of the Torah
20 mins; July 14, 2025
Qatari money is quietly fuelling anti-Israel rhetoric in Canada, new report warns
28 mins; July 11, 2025
Not in Heaven: Legacy Jewish institutions are pivoting to meet the moment. But do we even still need them?
42 mins; July 09, 2025
Meet the Canadian fighting France for $30 million in unpaid embassy rent in Iraq
20 mins; July 07, 2025
Canada’s Russian-speaking Jewish community considering appealing the results of the World Zionist Congress vote
18 mins; July 04, 2025
Antisemitism fighter, founders of Le Château and Great Gulf Homes focus of new Honourable Menschen spotlight
21 mins; July 02, 2025
‘This flag has power’: Wartime Canadian flag recovered from Europe after 80 years
22 mins; June 30, 2025
The CJN’s year-end antisemitism report card for Canadian schools and universities
31 mins; June 27, 2025
Canadians are rallying to rebuild Israeli universities hit by Iranian missiles
22 mins; June 25, 2025
Exodus by way of Egypt: Hear how Canadians fled Israel after war broke out with Iran
23 mins; June 23, 2025
A Canadian woman recounts surviving a missile strike that wrecked hundreds of Tel Aviv apartments
20 mins; June 20, 2025
How an 85-year-old Canadian Holocaust survivor is riding out the Israel-Iran war in a Jerusalem hotel
20 mins; June 18, 2025
'A little bit dystopian': As Iran attacks, 2 Canadians describe the atmosphere in Israeli bomb shelters
22 mins; June 15, 2025
Canada's sanctions on Israeli MKs a 'powerful symbol' but with 'limited impact'
22 mins; June 13, 2025
Jewish Canadians ‘have another very strong voice in Ottawa’, rookie Tory MPs promise
27 mins; June 11, 2025
How murdered peace activist Vivian Silver's sons find purpose through grief
26 mins; June 09, 2025
Ottawa Jewish school trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth resigns over ‘profound dysfunction’ in tackling antisemitism
23 mins; June 06, 2025
Voting starts for Canadian Jews to join the World Zionist Congress. Here’s what’s at stake
25 mins; June 04, 2025
Jewish conversions are still rising in Canada. Why? The answer might surprise you
22 mins; May 30, 2025
How Israeli-Canadian illusionist Vitaly Beckman fooled Penn & Teller–a third time!
23 mins; May 28, 2025
2025 Walk With Israel sees more Jewish pride, fewer anti-Israel protesters, than last year
22 mins; May 26, 2025
After gunfire in the West Bank, Carney is demanding answers from Israel. What comes next?
32 mins; May 23, 2025
Canada rebukes Israel over Gaza conflict, threatening ‘concrete actions’—even sanctions
34 mins; May 21, 2025
She was the victim of a 'disgusting' antisemitic assault. A year later, she's angrier than ever
21 mins; May 16, 2025
Toronto's mayor Olivia Chow hopes a federal 'bubble' law against protests would 'make things easier'
21 mins; May 14, 2025
These twin brothers' science project found noisy public washrooms aren't just scary–they're dangerous to your health
25 mins; May 12, 2025
Progressive Jews are finding common ground—but not in the mainstream
34 mins; May 09, 2025
Bora Laskin, Canada's first Jewish Supreme Court justice, gets his own Heritage Minute
23 mins; May 07, 2025
Canadian students and survivors ‘shaken’, but safe, after Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion airport
18 mins; May 05, 2025
How Canada’s Jewish community is helping Filipinos affected by the Lapu Lapu attack
21 mins; May 02, 2025
Seriously wounded Canadian IDF soldier still pushing hard to recover
22 mins; April 30, 2025
Key Jewish ridings to watch as election results roll in tonight
34 mins; April 28, 2025
How Canada's next PM should fight against Trump—and support Israel
31 mins; April 25, 2025
Peter Jablonski saved Jews during the Holocaust—but he wasn't widely recognized until today
22 mins; April 23, 2025
The CJN Daily's political panel weighs in on the 2025 federal election
34 mins; April 21, 2025
Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto
24 mins; April 17, 2025
This Canadian soldier helped liberate Bergen-Belsen—80 years ago today
23 mins; April 15, 2025
Let my elephants go: A new Canadian documentary spotlights animal welfare in zoos
23 mins; April 10, 2025
Olive Branch vs. Sobeys: A kosher food fight erupts in Thornhill
22 mins; April 09, 2025
Why 72% of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remain unsolved
26 mins; April 07, 2025
Canada has a secret list of suspected Nazis. This historian found the files online
25 mins; April 03, 2025
Jewish Canadians in Israel could impact election results back home
19 mins; April 02, 2025
How Canadian Jewish business leaders are bracing for Donald Trump’s trade war
27 mins; March 31, 2025
This Holocaust survivor rediscovered her Jewish roots decades later—thanks to a Canadian genealogist
21 mins; March 27, 2025
We asked Pierre Poilievre about federal funding for UNRWA. Here’s what he said
15 mins; March 26, 2025
We watched Al-Quds Day in Toronto. Here’s what we heard
26 mins; March 24, 2025
Why was a Toronto suspect released on bail after being charged with terrorism-related hate crimes against Jews?
23 mins; March 20, 2025
Remembering a global genealogist, a Romanian survivor, B'nai Brith's CEO and more community builders recently lost
27 mins; March 19, 2025
Israel urges 60,000 evacuated residents to move back to the battered north: some fear it's still not safe
31 mins; March 17, 2025
The Onion, but make it Jewish: Meet the Canadian brothers behind a new pro-Israel comedy news site
25 mins; March 13, 2025
This pro bono legal team has helped over 550 Canadian victims of antisemitism since Oct. 7
23 mins; March 12, 2025
Key Passover imports will be exempt from tariff war with U.S., Ottawa confirms
23 mins; March 10, 2025
Stephen Bronfman starts new global Jewish climate fund to counter Trump's cuts to environmental protection
23 mins; March 06, 2025
Was Canadian professor Hassan Diab innocent or a scapegoat for France shul bombing?
23 mins; March 04, 2025
What to expect from this week's Antisemitism Forum in Ottawa
24 mins; March 03, 2025
Jews nationwide mourned the Bibas family this week. Here's what it sounded like
27 mins; February 25, 2025
Here’s what Jewish voters need to know about this week’s Ontario election
29 mins; February 24, 2025
The Netherlands released the names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators. Why won't Canada do the same?
38 mins; February 18, 2025
Toronto’s school board votes on a new antisemitism report today. Here’s what’s at stake
26 mins; February 12, 2025
This Ontario town had a swastika burned into a soccer field. Now residents want to ban the symbol nationwide
27 mins; February 11, 2025
An interview with Karina Gould, who wants to be Canada’s first Jewish prime minister
30 mins; February 10, 2025
Tariff war with U.S. could raise kosher food prices 50 to 60 percent in Canada: importer
20 mins; February 06, 2025
This Canadian scientist just won another award for helping create canola oil. Trump’s pick for health czar says it’s poisoning Americans
21 mins; February 04, 2025
Meet the man who’s cleaning up antisemitic graffiti on the streets of Winnipeg—all by himself
23 mins; February 03, 2025
CIJA's new leader wants you to know that Jew hatred threatens ‘the promise of Canada’
29 mins; January 30, 2025
Canadians describe visiting Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of its liberation
25 mins; January 28, 2025
‘The Holocaust is always inside you’: Pinchas Gutter and Mariette Doduck, new Order of Canada winners, won’t stop educating
25 mins; January 27, 2025
Find out why this Canadian city’s Jewish Federation just joined an American security network
23 mins; January 22, 2025
Canadian families of freed hostages relieved but lament how long it has taken
22 mins; January 20, 2025
How Israel is preparing to get the hostages back beginning Sunday
31 mins; January 16, 2025
Pending hostage release deal will be 'excruciating and painful' for everyone, says Israeli Ambassador to Canada
27 mins; January 14, 2025
We walked through the Royal Ontario Museum’s new Auschwitz exhibit. Hear what’s inside
38 mins; January 13, 2025
Honourable Menschen remembers an enthusiastic eater, a nonagenarian DJ, the Wayne Gretzky of vasectomies, a disability rights fundraiser, and The CJN’s ex-president
29 mins; January 09, 2025
How Jewish issues affected Justin Trudeau’s loss of support—and ultimate resignation
32 mins; January 07, 2025
Judy Feld Carr, secret rescuer of Syria’s last Jews, hails the end of Assad’s regime
28 mins; January 06, 2025
Reporters Notebook: What were the top stories for Canadian Jews in 2024?
28 mins; December 30, 2024
This Hanukkah, a new children’s book shares the true story of a young boy who kept the light on in his shtetl
22 mins; December 25, 2024
The CJN's political panel reflects on a tumultuous year for Jews—and an even worse week for Justin Trudeau
49 mins; December 23, 2024
‘Hanukkah bushes’ get a GST/HST tax break? This Jewish retailer is adding real holiday items to the list
21 mins; December 19, 2024
'Bubble legislation' back on the ballot: Two Toronto councillors explain what's changed since May
19 mins; December 17, 2024
Nearly one third of Ontario’s Jewish doctors are considering leaving Canada due to antisemitism, new survey finds
24 mins; December 16, 2024
Calls are mounting for Ottawa to convene an urgent national forum on hate crimes, terrorism and antisemitism
15 mins; December 12, 2024
The real story behind Canada Post’s new Hanukkah stamp starring Montreal’s peacock-shaped hanukkiah
21 mins; December 11, 2024
Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7
30 mins; December 09, 2024
University of Windsor cut a deal with a pro-Palestinian encampment in July. What’s happened since?
26 mins; December 05, 2024
Rabbi Adam Scheier slams Montreal police for instructing him to leave a street corner—for safety reasons
24 mins; December 03, 2024
Behind the scenes at Canada’s weekly rallies for the Israeli hostages
31 mins; December 02, 2024
Ottawa's school board censured a trustee after antisemitism complaint—but stopped short of suspension
36 mins; November 28, 2024
Fighting antisemitism—and loving Star Trek—were Henry Wolfond’s rocket fuel to reach outer space
21 mins; November 27, 2024
Irwin Cotler responds to Iran’s assassination attempt on his life: ‘This has to serve as a wake-up call’
24 mins; November 25, 2024
A new government-issued handbook aims to define antisemitism. Will it make a difference?
24 mins; November 21, 2024
Amsterdam's mayor says the violence wasn't a pogrom. Dutch Jewish leaders agree, but demand protection
24 mins; November 19, 2024
Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet
22 mins; November 18, 2024
Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism
27 mins; November 13, 2024
Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year
23 mins; November 11, 2024
What Donald Trump’s second term means for American Jews—and for Canada
36 mins; November 07, 2024
A new book of poetry explores resilience and conflict in a post-Oct. 7 world
21 mins; November 06, 2024
A new self-guided tour hopes to draw visitors to Ottawa's oft-forgotten Holocaust monument
26 mins; November 04, 2024
Canadian families are welcoming displaced Israelis into their homes, thanks to a new grassroots initiative
30 mins; October 30, 2024
Which of the U.S. election issues are most relevant to Jewish Canada?
