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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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Recent Guests

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
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
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
Guy Hochman
Israeli stand-up comedian who faced scrutiny upon entering Canada.
Episode: Canadians with IDF ties react to Canada's 'witch hunt' against former Israeli soldiers
Israel Ellis
Author of '10.7 The Wake Up Call' and host of the podcast 'The Unfiltered View'
Episode: Canadians with IDF ties react to Canada's 'witch hunt' against former Israeli soldiers
David Kalman
Former IDF soldier running a pest control company in Canada.
Good Riddance Critters
Episode: Canadians with IDF ties react to Canada's 'witch hunt' against former Israeli soldiers
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 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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#77
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Apple Podcasts
#123
Israel/News/Daily News

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Canadians with IDF ties react to Canada's 'witch hunt' against former Israeli soldiers
Q: How has this impacted your son?
He cannot travel now without looking over his shoulder.
Canadians with IDF ties react to Canada's 'witch hunt' against former Israeli soldiers
Q: When you saw this petition, what went through your mind?
I believe that the petition supports other media out there that are publicly listing IDF soldiers, which is a terrible crime, a hate crime, if you ask me.
‘I want them to ask me’: A survivor’s son on why he tattooed his father’s Auschwitz number on his arm
Q: So is that by redoing it on yourself of your own choice, it sort of re-changes the whole concept?
Gary clarifies that his tattoo invites conversations about the Holocaust and expresses his Jewish identity.
‘I want them to ask me’: A survivor’s son on why he tattooed his father’s Auschwitz number on his arm
Q: Tell us what you did and maybe you can, if you wouldn't mind showing us.
Gary explains that he got a tattoo replicating his father's Auschwitz number to honor his memory.
Cindy Schwartz joins Order of Canada: her performing arts school trains dancers, actors, singers living with disabilities
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.

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Focuses on the latest news and events affecting the Jewish community, especially within Canada. Topics frequently include issues related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, and community resilience in response to challenges like recent terror attacks. The discussions often feature personal stories that illustrate broader societal themes, intertwining current events with cultural traditions. The format is likely to be brief and engaging, making it suitable for listeners who want timely updates with an emphasis on the Jewish experience.

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2. Layla Alsheikh
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4. Guy Hochman
5. Israel Ellis
6. David Kalman
7. Adam Louis-Klein
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