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North Star with Ellin Bessner

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

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Justice Harry LaForme
Recently retired from Ontario's Court of Appeal, the first Indigenous person to hold such a position in Canada.
Episode: Why this acclaimed Indigenous leader opposes Canada’s recognition of Palestinian statehood
Rabbi Neal Rose
Father of both Kliel and Carnie Rose, involved in the Jewish community in Winnipeg
Episode: Two scions of a prominent Winnipeg rabbinic family are now helming the city’s biggest shuls
Ruth Markel
Mother of the late Dan Markel and author of The Unveiling
Episode: Slain law professor Dan Markel's Canadian family hopes for more time with his kids, after new guilty verdict
Phil Markel
Father of the late Dan Markel
Episode: Slain law professor Dan Markel's Canadian family hopes for more time with his kids, after new guilty verdict
Linda Frum
Former Conservative Senator and activist on human rights and pro-Israel advocacy
Episode: As the UN General Assembly meets this week, they’ll have a vocal new critic: Linda Frum
Keith Law
Senior baseball writer for The Athletic and formerly with ESPN and the Toronto Blue Jays front office.
The Athletic
Episode: Menschwarmers: This Canadian athlete drew a swastika on a Jewish student’s dorm room. The New York Yankees drafted him anyway
Heidi Coleman
President of the Jewish community in Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Jewish Community
Episode: Greatest Hits: After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community
Chaim Bell
Educator and evacuee from Jasper forest fires
Episode: Greatest Hits: After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community
Sharon Chodirker
Evacuee from Jasper forest fires
Episode: Greatest Hits: After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community

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
    Canada10 months 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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The host is noted for her ability to conduct insightful interviews that focus on the guests' expertise, making it a favored choice for many within the Jewish community.

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#63
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Apple Podcasts
#79
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This reporter made a film about his father’s dying days, turning grief into love
Q: Why is it so important that people are prepared to openly discuss grief in our society?
Mitch emphasized that society often struggles with discussing grief, leading to a state of quiet suffering. But talking about it can relieve some emotional weight and connect people who share similar experiences.
This reporter made a film about his father’s dying days, turning grief into love
Q: How did this film come about? Tell us the journey, the backstory.
Mitch Consky described how he shot the film almost two years ago after publishing his book and pursuing an MFA in screenwriting. He decided to adapt his family's personal story into a short film, capturing the essence of his experiences caring for his father.
Why this acclaimed Indigenous leader opposes Canada’s recognition of Palestinian statehood
Q: How do you feel about Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state?
LaForme is against it, feeling that it's inappropriate for the government to focus on foreign conflicts while neglecting pressing Indigenous issues.
Two scions of a prominent Winnipeg rabbinic family are now helming the city’s biggest shuls
Q: Have you had instances in Winnipeg already or no of problems?
Rabbi Carnie Rose shared that so far, his experience in Winnipeg has been positive, with people expressing support and interest in the Jewish community.
As the UN General Assembly meets this week, they’ll have a vocal new critic: Linda Frum
Q: What do you think Ms. Frum brings to your organization that could help you now?
Our board is thrilled and honored that Linda accepted to chair during this important time for UN Watch because she is respected for her moral clarity and courage in speaking up on human rights against anti-Semitism.

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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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1. Justice Harry LaForme
2. Rabbi Neal Rose
3. Ruth Markel
4. Phil Markel
5. Linda Frum
6. Keith Law
7. Heidi Coleman
8. Chaim Bell

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