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North Star with Ellin Bessner

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Israel
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Jewish Community
Carmel Gat
Anti-Semitism
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The Killing Roads
University Of Toronto
Bathurst and Sheppard
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
October 7
Jewish National Fund Of Canada
Nazi War Criminals
Hate Crimes Unit
Jews
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada
Maayan Shavit
Student Activism
Concordia University

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

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While host Ellin Bessner is on vacation, we're bringing you an episode from the archives of our show. This episode originally aired 06/20/2022.

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This episode originally aired on The CJN's peace-building podcast, In Good Faith. To subscribe and hear more, visit thecjn.ca/faith.

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While host Ellin Bessner is on vacation, we're bringing you an episode from the archives of our show. This episode originally aired February 13, 2023.

More than five years have passed since the still-unsolved murders of philanthropists Barry and Ho... more

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This episode originally aired Oct. 15, 2024.

On the night of Oct. 16, 2024, Jews around Canada welcomed the holiday of Sukkot, having erected temporary wooden or cloth structures outside their synagogues and homes. While celebrating in their makes... more

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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
    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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#167
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#228
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#155
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There's a crisis in housing affordability which makes these community-driven solutions increasingly relevant and necessary.
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Q: Can you walk us through some of the numbers so far?
Since launching the program publicly in 2022, there have been over 2,000 applications and the first two sales are occurring this year.
Catching up on the Sherman murder mystery [From the archives]
Q: How did people talk to you maybe more easily or maybe they didn't talk to you at all because they were like, this is like Shin-Hara?
There are dynamics in the Jewish community that make people hesitant to share their stories due to fears of backlash or repercussions.
Catching up on the Sherman murder mystery [From the archives]
Q: What is the need in your mind to tell this story five years later?
The Shermans' murder was a horrible event that remains unsolved and there's a lot of evidence indicating issues with the police investigation that need to be addressed.
Their Jewish-Muslim friendship was destroyed after Oct. 7—until they found a way to reconcile
Q: Can you help us through some of the process of reconciliation?
It's dynamic and requires patience, allowing for time to heal and understanding to grow.

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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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2. Ronit Yarosky
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6. Justice Harry LaForme
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