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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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It’s Monday. That means hundreds—maybe thousands—of employees around the world, including some in Canada, will start a shortened work week. It’s part of a growing trend towards a new way of working—the same pay in fewer days. It’s been a trend since ... more

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The Senate didn’t attract much attention last month, when, on Dec. 8, the Standing Committee on Human Rights wrapped up its public hearings about antisemitism. Over the course of a full year they held eight meetings, heard from over 40 witnesses and ... more

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While Ellin and her team prepare new stories for the new year, we're bringing you an episode from another podcast by The CJN, The Jewish Angle_, hosted by Phoebe Maltz Bovy. She recent sat down with Montreal-based academic and writer Adam Louis-Klein... more

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It’s been just over a week since U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the military capture and trial of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The stunning late-night operation on Jan. 3 was welcome news to millions of Venezuelans who have f... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Louis-Klein
PhD student in anthropology at McGill University and founder of the Movement Against Antizionism.
Episode: How anti-Zionism emerged as a modern ideology [The Jewish Angle]
Rebecca Sarfatti
A Toronto event planner with roots in Venezuela, involved in activism for democracy in Venezuela.
Episode: Venezuelan Jews in Canada feeling joy, uncertainty after Maduro capture
Jonathan Rosenberg
A business transformation coach and author; descends from a prominent Caracas family.
Episode: Venezuelan Jews in Canada feeling joy, uncertainty after Maduro capture
Daniel Topel
An aquaculture specialist originally from Venezuela, has lived in Canada since 2014.
Episode: Venezuelan Jews in Canada feeling joy, uncertainty after Maduro capture
Belle Jarniewski
Director of Manitoba's Institute to Combat Antisemitism
Manitoba's Institute to Combat Antisemitism
Episode: 'We need people to come forward': Winnipeg police update synagogue antisemitic graffiti case
Unnamed Student Activist
An activist and commander in the Israeli infantry unit who returned from reserve duty and joined Hazon to contribute to social justice and political activism.
Hazon
Episode: North Star Live: The future of Israeli democracy, with the Shalom Hartman Institute
Michael Gencher
A Jewish community leader in Sydney, Australia and head of StandWithUs Australia
StandWithUs Australia
Episode: Canadians in Australia explain how ‘life now is completely different, overnight’
Jason Adessky
A Montrealer living in Sydney with his family
Episode: Canadians in Australia explain how ‘life now is completely different, overnight’
Richard Marceau
Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, recently returned from Australia.
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Episode: 'Tonight when we light our candles, we're not just lighting for us': Canadians react to Australia terror

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#66
Canada/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#94
Israel/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#249
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Talking Points

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Q: What does your Les Muses need, or what has happened in terms of funding?
Les Muses needs more funding to run full-time and support its graduates in the media.
Cindy Schwartz joins Order of Canada: her performing arts school trains dancers, actors, singers living with disabilities
Q: Can I ask you, when you first started compared to what you're seeing now, how has the career for somebody who's neurodiverse or disabled changed in terms of where we see them on screen now?
There has been progress, but there are still roles played by actors without disabilities.
A Senate committee has wrapped up a study of Canada's antisemitism problem. Why one Senator calls some witnesses problematic
Q: What would you like to see in this report?
I want to ensure the definition of anti-Semitism aligns with the IHRA and implement a coordinated governmental response to the crisis.
'We need people to come forward': Winnipeg police update synagogue antisemitic graffiti case
Q: How do you hold the vandalism and the hateful messages on the synagogue with all the work you've been doing in schools to educate about Swastikas?
It's all the more important to educate people about the history of antisemitism and its impact today, especially given the rise in incidents.
How anti-Zionism emerged as a modern ideology [The Jewish Angle]
Q: What does the Movement Against Antizionism aim to accomplish?
The movement aims to educate and prepare responses to anti-Zionist claims, reframing discussions around Israel and helping to combat anti-Zionist narratives.

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2. Rebecca Sarfatti
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5. Belle Jarniewski
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7. Michael Gencher
8. Jason Adessky

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