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North Star with Ellin Bessner

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Carmel Gat
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The Killing Roads
University Of Toronto
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Jewish National Fund Of Canada
Nazi War Criminals
Hate Crimes Unit
Jews
Canada Revenue Agency
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Maayan Shavit
Concordia University

Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Rabbi Emerita of the City Shul and long-time advocate for pluralistic prayer and women's rights in Judaism.
Episode: Why Egalitarian Prayer at the Western Wall is at Risk
Jaqueline Lewis
Toronto immigration lawyer who purchased property in Panama
Episode: For the first time in a generation, Canadian Jews ask if they should leave
Lauren Cohen
Canadian-born lawyer based in Boca Raton helping with immigration
Episode: For the first time in a generation, Canadian Jews ask if they should leave
Mitchell Consky
Education and campus reporter for The Canadian Jewish News
The Canadian Jewish News
Episode: Why Jewish parents are raising concerns about anti-Palestinian racism policies for Ontario schools
Risa Epstein
CEO of Young Judaea Canada, an umbrella group for nine Zionist camps in Canada.
Episode: Jewish summer camps in Canada respond to new “antisemitic” boycott campaign
Simon Wolle
CEO of B'nai Brith Canada and former director at Camp Northland.
B'nai Brith Canada
Episode: Jewish summer camps in Canada respond to new “antisemitic” boycott campaign
Gary Kapelus
Son of a Holocaust survivor and advocate for Holocaust education.
Episode: ‘I want them to ask me’: A survivor’s son on why he tattooed his father’s Auschwitz number on his arm
Vivian Silver
Peace activist and Yonatan's mother
New Israel Fund, Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation
Episode: [In Good Faith] What Canadians can learn from Israelis and Palestinians whose grief led them to advocate for peace
Layla Alsheikh
Canadian-Palestinian entrepreneur and volunteer
Canadian Friends of Standing Together
Episode: [In Good Faith] What Canadians can learn from Israelis and Palestinians whose grief led them to advocate for peace

Host

Ellin Bessner
Host known for her experience as a broadcaster and journalist, focusing on newsworthy conversations and community issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Excellent Host, Timely Topics

    A must-listen for anyone interested in keeping up with Jewish news in Canada. Elin Bessner is a good host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maman Canadienne
    Canadaa year ago
  • Must-listen for Canadian Jews

    This is the only breaking-news daily podcast for Canadian Jews. If you care about issues that matter to the community, this is an important podcast to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBF432
    Canadaa year ago
  • Insightful and concise

    I like the show because I learn a lot about Canadian Jewry in a brief daily form. Ellin is thoughtful but measured with her guests making the show about them and not her, the way others often do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mscott76
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    Amazing podcast with important information delivered in a clear and factual way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaLev1981
    Canada3 years ago
  • Relevant updates

    Appreciate the relevance of the topics to current event impacting the Jewish community & world at large in this concise format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OT in TO
    Canada5 years ago

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Feedback indicates that the podcast serves as a crucial source of information for the Canadian Jewish community, especially concerning contemporary events.
Listeners appreciate the timely and relevant updates on Jewish issues, valuing the thoughtful discussions and insights provided.
The host is frequently praised for her professionalism and ability to engage guests without dominating the conversation, allowing for meaningful narratives.

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#71
Canada/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#119
Israel/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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Canadians in Israel: families sheltering, flights uncertain
Q: What are you looking for in the coming days?
I am watching for regime defections and the potential impact on oil prices and regional stability in the context of the conflict.
Canadians in Israel: families sheltering, flights uncertain
Q: Is this the first time you've experienced such a situation?
It's very different from previous encounters of conflict experienced in the region, noting the constant nature of alerts and attacks.
Canadians in Israel: families sheltering, flights uncertain
Q: What has it been like for you to experience this?
It's a very different feeling being on-site as opposed to watching the news. There's concern but also optimism for a better future after the conflict.
Why Egalitarian Prayer at the Western Wall is at Risk
Q: What are the actual rules right now governing the iconic part of the wall for women?
The rules seem to change monthly and depend on the guard of the day whether a Torah can come in or not.
Why Egalitarian Prayer at the Western Wall is at Risk
Q: You personally have been to the Western Wall area to worship and join the Women of the Wall. Can you describe what the controversies were?
Sometimes we had beautiful services, but at other times we faced harassment and obstruction from authorities or other worshippers.

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