
Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 788 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||

For decades, Iran’s regime has targeted Canada’s Irwin Cotler — publicly denouncing him, threatening him, and, according to Canadian authorities, plotting to assassinate him for the last two years.
Now, after the military campaign launched by Israe... more
As rockets continue to fly across Israel and the surrounding region, the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader marked a major turning point — but not necessarily the end of the fighting, nor the Iranian regime.
Israel's air defences continue to ... more
Earlier this week, millions of people watched one of our own stand behind a podium on "Jeopardy!" — and win. Toronto lawyer James Hirsh, co-host of The CJN's long-running "Menschwarmers" podcast, became the latest Canadian contestant to compete and s... more
Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the government on Feb. 19 to complete long-delayed renovations to Robinson’s Arch, the official egalitarian prayer section just south of the main Western Wall. For years, it’s where non-Orthodox Jews, including women, c... more
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A must-listen for anyone interested in keeping up with Jewish news in Canada. Elin Bessner is a good host.
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.
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.
Amazing podcast with important information delivered in a clear and factual way.
Appreciate the relevance of the topics to current event impacting the Jewish community & world at large in this concise format.
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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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Recent guests on North Star include:
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2. Jaqueline Lewis
3. Lauren Cohen
4. Mitchell Consky
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