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North Star with Ellin Bessner

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Hamas
Jewish Community
Carmel Gat
Anti-Semitism
Toronto
The Killing Roads
University Of Toronto
Bathurst and Sheppard
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
October 7
Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund
Jewish National Fund Of Canada
Nazi War Criminals
Jews
Hate Crimes Unit
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada
Maayan Shavit
Pro-Palestinian Protests

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

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Linda Frum
Former Conservative Senator and activist on human rights and pro-Israel advocacy
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Keith Law
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Chaim Bell
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Heidi Coleman
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Host

Ellin Bessner
Host of a daily podcast emphasizing news relevant to the Jewish community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada4 years ago

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#64
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#161
Israel/News/Daily News
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#191
Austria/News/Daily News
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#226
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A famous Jewish pilot's vintage plane could be scrapped. This man is on a mission to save it
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Simply being in the same space with the airplane is incredible, and I think about what he might think about what I'm doing with it.
A famous Jewish pilot's vintage plane could be scrapped. This man is on a mission to save it
Q: Why do you have this Luscombe?
I needed something with a longer range for the photography that I was doing, and I found this thing called an 8F.
Israel’s antisemitism envoy opens up about why she quit—and what comes next
Q: What do you feel makes this Eighth Front of war unique or significant?
Cotler-Wunsh argues that the information war for public opinion against terrorism is an existential challenge that requires a comprehensive strategy from both Israel and the international community.
Israel’s antisemitism envoy opens up about why she quit—and what comes next
Q: When did it become clear to you that this was no longer tenable for you to be Israel's representative fighting anti-Semitism?
Cotler-Wunsh highlights the lack of infrastructure and support from the Israeli government as key reasons for her resignation after recognizing the ongoing normalization of anti-Semitism.
Drumming, chanting, climate change: Canada's Jewish Renewal movement is growing
Q: Is Jewish renewal for people who are more left-wing or progressive, would people who are center or right find a home, I guess?
Benmergui asserts that Jewish renewal is open to all and emphasizes that they are bringing people to a place for spiritual connection regardless of political affiliation.

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Focused on contemporary issues pertinent to the Jewish community in Canada, this podcast offers insights into daily news and political topics that resonate with its audience. It features discussions about pressing matters such as hate crimes, social justice, cultural identity, and significant events affecting Jewish Canadians. With a dedicated host who leads engaging conversations with experts, activists, and community leaders, the podcast emphasizes the voices and experiences of its guests to highlight broader societal challenges. Listeners can expect a blend of timely topics alongside thoughtful commentary, making it a notable source for those keen on Jewish affairs in Canada.

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4. Phil Markel
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