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Not in Heaven

The CJN Podcasts
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Nobody Wants This
Donald Trump
Gender Politics In Israel
Jewish Community
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Brooklyn
Giller Prize
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Toronto International Film Festival
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Toronto District School Board
Amsterdam
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A weekly podcast about Judaism in the 2020s—because the Torah was left for us to figure out on the ground. Sublime and irreverent conversations about the present and future of communal, religious and spiritual life, led by Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat and Matthew Leibl.

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Recent Guests

Michael Fraiman
The director of podcasts at CJN Podcast Network
CJN Podcast Network
Episode: 'Long Story Short' and the evolution of Jewish TV
Bashar Alshawwa
Palestinian refugee and conflict resolution researcher
Episode: [In Good Faith] How a Palestinian and a Jewish Canadian are trying to depolarize the country
Niki Landau
Jewish Canadian conflict resolver and social justice activist
Episode: [In Good Faith] How a Palestinian and a Jewish Canadian are trying to depolarize the country
Yaffa Sakeja
Canadian-Palestinian entrepreneur and volunteer with the Canadian Friends of Standing Together
Canadian Friends of Standing Together
Episode: Nobody wants this (but everyone wants to talk about it)
Ilana Zackon
An actor, writer, and filmmaker who created the award-winning animated short film Grain, which addresses binge eating and body image issues.
Filmmaker
Episode: Binge eating through the High Holidays
David Zvi Kalman
Writer, entrepreneur, and thinker at the intersection of Judaism and AI.
Hartman Institute and Sinai and Synapses.
Episode: Brave Jew World: The future of Judaism and AI, feat. David Zvi Kalman
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
A writer and cultural commentator focusing on Jewish identity and intermarriage.
Episode: 1 in 3 Canadian Jews have a non-Jewish spouse. What does that mean for the country's Jewish future?
Matthew Leibl
Rabbi living in Winnipeg
Episode: The Fourth Annual Great Canadian Seder
Yedida Eisenstat
Editor at the Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization
Episode: The Fourth Annual Great Canadian Seder

Hosts

Avi Finegold
Host and co-host, often contributing insights on a variety of themes in Judaism. Avi also writes for the Canadian Jewish News.
Yedida Eisenstat
Co-host sharing insights on Jewish culture and contemporary issues, engaging with discussions that challenge conventional views.
Matthew Leibl
Co-host involved in discussions focused on Jewish identity and cultural practices, often facilitating dialogues on contemporary challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Woke

    Uneven. Stream of consciousness, talking about “feeling” Jewish today from a left wing, Diaspora Jew perspective. Could use more depth and balanced analysis.

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    3
    elaltraveler
    Canada2 months ago
  • Jewish Ideas

    This is a great resource to listen to a vast collection of ideas and points of view. It’s informed conversations to help bring Jewish thoughts and ideas into daily listening. Great cast chemistry with a blend of heavier topics and light hearted entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HaileyJanell3
    Canada3 years ago
  • Interesting topic ...first time listener... you guys have to work on the volumes of your mics. Some speakers were so low, I had to raise the volume and when I did other speakers were so loud my ear drums popped... consequently I could not enjoy this episode. I'll try again but it may be a reason not to listen unfortunately. Thxs

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    Trachter
    4 years ago
  • Interesting topic ...first time listener... you guys have to work on the volumes of your mics. Some speakers were so low, I had to raise the volume and when I did other speakers were so loud my ear drums popped... consequently I could not enjoy this episode. I'll try again but it may be a reason not to listen unfortunately. Thxs

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    3
    Trachter
    4 years ago
  • Great diversity of hosts

    I love that Avi, Melissa and Ilana disagree so often. Refreshing to hear real conversations across the country and political spectrum.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MF432
    Canada5 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is seen as a relevant commentary on Jewish life, but some feel that it could benefit from fewer superficial discussions.
The chemistry among the hosts and varied perspectives brings authenticity and depth to conversations, though some desire more balanced analyses on certain issues.
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Escape from New York?
Q: What do you think the generation that is not the young generation should be doing in this moment?
The older generation should strive to understand the younger generation's perspectives and experiences more deeply.
[In Good Faith] How a Palestinian and a Jewish Canadian are trying to depolarize the country
Q: What is the core of the project you are working on currently?
Bashar and Niki detailed their plans for a listening tour aimed at reducing polarization in Canada by fostering honest dialogue between Jews and Muslims.
[In Good Faith] How a Palestinian and a Jewish Canadian are trying to depolarize the country
Q: Can you tell us about your personal journey and how it connects to the subject we're discussing?
Both guests shared impactful personal stories highlighting their life experiences related to the conflict, illustrating how trauma has driven them towards conflict resolution.
Challahween? How Jewish families navigate Halloween
Q: How secular do we think Halloween actually is?
The hosts debate whether Halloween can be classified as a fully secular holiday, acknowledging its historical pagan roots yet also recognizing how it is celebrated as primarily a children's candy holiday.
Binge eating through the High Holidays
Q: Why is it challenging for people to understand the concept of binge eating disorder in the Jewish community?
Ilana explains that many people dismiss eating disorders as a joke, not recognizing the severity and complexity of the issue due to cultural attitudes around food.

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2. Bashar Alshawwa
3. Niki Landau
4. Yaffa Sakeja
5. Ilana Zackon
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