Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
Why UNWRA should be dismantled: Canadian UN watchdog Hillel Neuer weighs in
25 mins; February 08, 2024
These Israeli hockey teens came to Canada for a sport break from the war
27 mins; February 07, 2024
A rabbi and a surgeon explain why they support MAiD and discuss whether to include those suffering from mental illness
39 mins; February 05, 2024
Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada
21 mins; February 01, 2024
Why trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth is fighting back against the Ottawa school board that sanctioned her
23 mins; January 30, 2024
International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost?
28 mins; January 29, 2024
Encore presentation: The Jewish spokesman behind the trucker convoy
27 mins; January 24, 2024
Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of âOppenheimerâ
17 mins; January 23, 2024
Note from Ellin
16 mins; January 22, 2024
Paying tribute to Harry Rosen, George Cohon and other high-profile Canadian leaders we lost in 2023: The CJN Dailyâs âHonourable Menschenâ returns
29 mins; January 18, 2024
Whatâs at stake for Israel after the International Court of Justice genocide hearings?
23 mins; January 17, 2024
Prominent Canadians in Israeli hockey speak out after the IIHF abruptly banned Israel from competition
27 mins; January 15, 2024
Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterdayâbut these rabbis left dissatisfied
18 mins; January 11, 2024
âIt was like standing in a shtetl right after a pogromâ: Why solidarity missions are the only tourism to Israel right now
28 mins; January 10, 2024
Toronto police chief apologizes after officer carries Tim Hortons coffee for anti-Israel protesters
29 mins; January 08, 2024
These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostagesâeven while the Red Cross isnât delivering them
17 mins; January 04, 2024
This 96-year-old Canadian is moving to Israel in the middle of the war, as have hundreds of Jews
33 mins; January 02, 2024
Shai DeLuca hopes to have set an example for fighting antisemitism in Canada with his legal victory over Foodbenders
0 secs; December 28, 2023
Canadian designer Shai DeLuca hopes his legal win over antisemitic defamation by Foodbendersâ owner sets an example
22 mins; December 28, 2023
The CJN Daily panel talks about the year in politics: Canada on Israel, predicting Trudeauâs future, the Nazi standing ovationâand what to watch for in 2024
50 mins; December 26, 2023
Jew hatred in Canada is scary nowâbut itâs not 1939, say Holocaust educators
21 mins; December 20, 2023
Hear why Victoria, B.C. Jews donât feel safe going downtown on the weekends since Oct. 7
21 mins; December 19, 2023
Terrorism expert David Hofmann on how Hamas propaganda likely radicalized Ottawa teen now in custody
22 mins; December 18, 2023
What really caused Calgaryâs mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next?
24 mins; December 13, 2023
Canada's ambassador to Israel offers help to investigate Hamasâs mass sexual assault of women and girls
23 mins; December 11, 2023
These Israelis fled to Canada after Oct. 7: Why some of them want to stay
35 mins; December 07, 2023
âPut two menorahs up in every public squareâ: Parliament Hill rally urges Canadians to support the Jewish community
28 mins; December 06, 2023
Moncton city council urged to revisit the âinsensitive and callousâ end to municipal menorah lighting
20 mins; December 04, 2023
Evan Kosiner told the CBC to call Hamas âterroristsâ; CBC's ombudsman agrees they could
17 mins; November 30, 2023
Just freed by Hamas, 10-year-old Ofri Brodutch wants to come to Canada, her uncle says
20 mins; November 29, 2023
Ellin Bessner explains why you should consider donating to The CJN Daily on #GivingTuesday
13 mins; November 28, 2023
A Canadian photographer survived the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7. Hereâs what he saw
20 mins; November 27, 2023
'Thereâs nowhere to hide from antisemitism': Hear Montreal Jews describe daily life amid gunshots and molotovs
33 mins; November 23, 2023
Canadaâs new antisemitism envoy Deborah Lyons urges tripling office staff to handle âmoment of crisisâ
23 mins; November 21, 2023
Hundreds gathered to honour Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver at memorial in Israel
18 mins; November 20, 2023
How Canadians felt marching for Israel at the historic Washington rally
23 mins; November 15, 2023
Why arenât police doing more to stop antisemitic speech in Canada?
22 mins; November 13, 2023
A coin collector stumbled upon a Canadian Jewish war heroâs storyâand is now dedicated to sharing it
17 mins; November 09, 2023
Jewish university students talk about recently rising antisemitism at school
35 mins; November 08, 2023
A security expert says this isn't the time to take your mezuzahs down in fear
23 mins; November 07, 2023
Meet the Canadian teenagers choosing to stay in Israel during the war
19 mins; November 06, 2023
Israelâs new envoy on antisemitism has harsh words for Canada after its abstention in a UN vote on the war with Hamas
31 mins; November 01, 2023
Hear the families of Hamasâs hostages urge the Canadian government to do more
18 mins; October 31, 2023
Vivian Silver, the Canadian peace activist taken hostage by Hamas, would wish to be released through non-violent means, her close friend says
18 mins; October 30, 2023
This Canadian social worker is helping bereaved Israelis ID the remains of Hamas attack victims
26 mins; October 26, 2023
This Canadian cardiologist flew to Israel immediately after the Hamas attack to volunteerâand save lives
20 mins; October 24, 2023
Canadian toymaker Ronnen Harary is helping Israeli kids, soldiers and hospitals
22 mins; October 23, 2023
CBC News explains why they can't call Hamas 'terrorists'
26 mins; October 19, 2023
Tiferet Lapidot, 22, an Israeli charity volunteer, is considered the sixth Canadian killed by Hamas
18 mins; October 18, 2023
Feeling anxious over the war in Israel? 10 tips from a mental health expert
23 mins; October 17, 2023
We met the first Canadians evacuated home from Israel arriving at Pearson airport
18 mins; October 16, 2023
Canada's rescue mission about to begin for citizens caught in Israel's war with Hamas: MP Ya'ara Saks
23 mins; October 12, 2023
These Canadian fathers describe what itâs like as their children fight for Israel
23 mins; October 11, 2023
Israel's new ambassador to Canada on whoâs to blame and what's next
23 mins; October 09, 2023
Less than 10 km from Gaza, this Canadian-Israeli couple is hiding for their lives: âWeâve lost a lot of hopeâ
25 mins; October 08, 2023
It was the 'wurst' of times: Chicago 58 celebrates 100 years of Jewish-style salami
24 mins; October 04, 2023
Will Canada finally release top-secret papers on suspected Nazi war criminals who moved to the country?
28 mins; October 02, 2023
The consequences of Parliamentâs âmind-bogglingâ ovation for former Nazi
24 mins; September 27, 2023
Israelâs pro-democracy protest leaders come looking for support in Canada
27 mins; September 26, 2023
Will masking return this winter COVID season? A doctor in Ottawa is fighting for it
10 mins; September 19, 2023
May their memory never buffer: Synagogue yahrzeit memorials are going digital
25 mins; September 18, 2023
New year, new hurricane: Atlantic Canada once again on alert as Hurricane Lee threatens Rosh Hashanah celebrations
16 mins; September 14, 2023
We asked a 104-year-old 'super senior' the secret to living a long life. Here's what she said
22 mins; September 13, 2023
This Jewish entrepreneur is offering an unorthodox solution to Canada's housing crisis
22 mins; September 12, 2023
On the ground of Moroccoâs earthquake, a Canadian survivesâwhile Montrealâs community mobilizes
27 mins; September 11, 2023
How are Canadian Jewish leaders preparing for Israel's continued political crisis this fall?
29 mins; September 07, 2023
As the 'Freedom Convoy' trial begins, reflections on the Canadian Jews who supported the movement
19 mins; September 06, 2023
Ukrainian refugee stories are being forgotten. This Canadian writer is on a mission to tell them
18 mins; September 05, 2023
This year has been the worst on record for Canadian wildfires. What can be done?
15 mins; August 31, 2023
Summer of strikes: What's the Jewish role in modern Canadian labour unions?
19 mins; August 30, 2023
Reasonable doubts: Jewish Canadians react to Israel's judicial reforms
20 mins; August 29, 2023
Ontario becomes the first province to mandate grade-school Holocaust education: What can parents expect?
17 mins; August 28, 2023
Back to school is upon us. But do Jewish day schools actually work?
17 mins; August 24, 2023
Hear this Canadian filmmaker discuss the true story behind Netflix's 'The Swimmers'
20 mins; August 23, 2023
Klezmer fans and Deadheads: How Ashkenaz Festival is merging musical styles this summer
16 mins; August 22, 2023
How Montrealer Josh Sokol won North Americaâs biggest Scrabble tournament
16 mins; August 21, 2023
A message from The CJN Daily team
1 min; July 31, 2023
Despite a victorious court ruling, women are still second-class citizens at the Western Wall
17 mins; July 26, 2023
Monte Kwinter, record-breaking politician who âchampionedâ the Jewish community, dies at 92
23 mins; July 25, 2023
Franceâs Chief Rabbi on visit to Canada downplays threats to Jewish life in his country
25 mins; July 24, 2023
Preserving the vanished Jewish history of Rouyn-Noranda, a small Quebec town
20 mins; July 20, 2023
Louis Slotin, a little-known Canadian, helped build the real-life atomic bombs portrayed in âOppenheimerâ
17 mins; July 19, 2023
A Canadian Anglican archbishop explains his churchâs new policy on Israelâs treatment of Palestinians
22 mins; July 18, 2023
Canadaâs Anglican church removes prayer about converting Jews, but takes one-sided stance on Israel-Palestine issue
23 mins; July 17, 2023
Netflixâs Canadian âJewish Matchmakingâ star Cindy Seni is engagedâbut not to anyone from the show
22 mins; July 13, 2023
Mass protests in Israel: Hear from The CJN on the ground for the âDay of Disruptionâ in Jerusalem
26 mins; July 12, 2023
Mira Koschitzky, Gladys Rose and 3 Holocaust survivors: The CJN Dailyâs âHonourable Menschenâ returns
26 mins; July 11, 2023
Andrew Cristall goes to Washington (Capitals): The only Jew from the 2023 NHL draft is from Vancouver
18 mins; July 10, 2023
A bet on the future: why Saskatoon's Jewish community rebuilt its historic shul and community centre
17 mins; July 06, 2023
Google, Facebook vow to block Canadian news after Bill C-18: What it means for The CJN and you
29 mins; July 05, 2023
Jewish summer camps are adding mental health support to campersâ daily routines
20 mins; July 04, 2023
Honey and Barry Shermanâs son builds a hockey arena in their memory for Torontoâs Jewish community
17 mins; June 29, 2023
A DNA test revealed this actor wasnât who he thought he wasâso he wrote a musical about it
26 mins; June 27, 2023
The owners of this Zionist hub in Toronto are facing lawsuits and criticism over its âdisgustingâ state of disrepair
16 mins; June 26, 2023
From catwalks to cancer, Jeanne Beker says she's living her best life
24 mins; June 22, 2023
Can Torontoâs next mayor fix transit and housingâand make the city safer for Jews? The CJN Dailyâs expert panel ponders it all
41 mins; June 21, 2023
Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan has high praise for Canadaâs Holocaust education effortsâand harsh criticism for Ukraine, Poland and Russia
23 mins; June 20, 2023
Dr. Bob Libman, the brother of Pittsburgh victim Joyce Fienberg, reflects on the guilty verdict for the Tree of Life synagogue shooter
20 mins; June 19, 2023
How Mitchell Consky found joy amidst the grief of caregiving for his dying father: a special live Fatherâs Day episode of The CJN Daily
20 mins; June 15, 2023
5,000 high schoolers watched a new play about the 1933 Christie Pits Riot: what did they learn?
