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The Jewish Angle

The CJN Podcasts
Israel
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Zionism
Jewish Literature
Toronto
Anti-Semitism
United States
New York
Montreal
Toronto, Canada
Reform Judaism
Antisemitism
Canada
Graham Platner
Judaism
Ashkenazi Jewish Food
Portland, United States
Adelaide, Australia
Anti-Zionism
Jewish American Princess

Phoebe Maltz Bovy, a culture critic and opinion editor at The Canadian Jewish News, explores the wider world of modern Jewish life, stuck between dangerous political flanks on both left and right.

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In early October, Jesse Brown—founder of one of Canada's most recognized independent podcast networks, Canadaland—abruptly announced that he "fired" himself as the host of his flagship program. But for those watching how Jesse has presented himself p... more

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After the federal Canadian government quietly adjusted its public-facing language to include anti-Zionism as a form of antisemitism, Britain’s Green Party took the opposite route: they formally adopted a policy declaring Zionism as racism. The decisi... more

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Rachel “Archie” Matlow spent years feeling more at home in Toronto’s queer, progressive left than in organized Jewish life. They're trans, didn't fit in at Jewish summer camp, and ultimately found refuge among their fellow left-wing creatives, podcas... more

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Before Nazi Germany invaded France, Catholic leaders had publicly condemned racist ideology. Jews felt reassured by this, and the fact that they enjoyed deep roots in the republic and reason to believe their institutions would defend them from the Na... more

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Daniel Sugarman
Deputy editor of Jewish News in the United Kingdom
Jewish News
Episode: Daniel Sugarman: UK Greens declare Zionism as racism
Archie Matlow
Journalist and op-ed author
Globe and Mail
Episode: Archie Matlow: A queer awakening to leftist antisemitism
Aliza Luft
Sociology professor at UCLA; acting director of Bidari Kindness Institute
UCLA
Episode: Aliza Luft: How the Catholic Church reassured French Jews before the Holocaust—and failed them
David Polansky
Writer based in Toronto who contributed op-ed on the New York Magazine piece
Strange Frequencies on Substack / The Canadian Jewish News
Episode: David Polansky: Can Jewish New York survive the age of ‘Habibi City’?
Meg Keene
Best-selling author and publisher behind Meg Keene Books, Wicked Son imprint
Wicked Son / Post Hill Press / Simon & Schuster (distribution)
Episode: Meg Keene: In search of Jewish authors to publish
Marnie Salsky
Photographer and documentary media artist
Author of It's a Peoplehood Amiut Yehudit (book)
Episode: Marnie Salsky: Documenting Toronto's Jewish community before, and after, Oct. 7
Hal Niedzviecki
Toronto author and commentator; referenced for discussions on Broken Pencil and PEN America
Independent author/journalist
Episode: Broken Pencil, Broken PEN: Hal Niedzviecki on the PEN America scandal
Arno Rosenfeld
Reporter covering anti-Semitism for The Forward and soon-to-be Washington correspondent for Haaretz
The Forward / Haaretz
Episode: Arno Rosenfeld: Why Democrats could excuse Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, but not his alleged abuse of women
Virginia Weaver
Author of The Last Straight Woman; pseudonym Virginia Karnstein
Substack Overlong Memories; academic researcher
Episode: Virginia Karnstein: The straight woman's feminist identity crisis

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Phoebe Maltz Bovy
Host of The Jewish Angle

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Such good company

    Phoebe is great at thinking independently and forming her own opinions and questions without ever seeming like she’s doing so to be contrarian or provocative, she’s just super curious and brave. I wish there were millions of more people like her.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canada5 months ago

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Guests are from diverse fields (journalism, academia, publishing), offering broad Jewish life perspectives.
Host is thoughtful and curious, asking sharp questions without being provocative for provocation's sake.
Content consistently weaves culture with current events, indicating lasting relevance for listeners seeking depth and nuance in Jewish public life.

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Daniel Sugarman: UK Greens declare Zionism as racism
Q: Do you see things, is what's happening in Britain now, just aside from its significance within British politics, some of this kind of like what's to come for, you know, New York or to, you know, or other places in North America?
Sugarman says political and cultural influences move in both directions: American campus activism spread to Britain, while he believes American Jews may face rising antisemitism without adequate preparation by community organizations.
Daniel Sugarman: UK Greens declare Zionism as racism
Q: What happened with the Green Party and the Zionists?
Sugarman explains that the party adopted a motion defining Zionism as the expulsion and genocide of Palestinians, then rejected amendments intended to protect Jewish members and their participation in community institutions.
Archie Matlow: A queer awakening to leftist antisemitism
Q: What has been the reaction to the op-ed?
The guest notes an overwhelmingly positive response with many listeners sharing personal stories and gratitude for naming and validating their experiences.
Archie Matlow: A queer awakening to leftist antisemitism
Q: How did the op-ed come into being?
Archie explains he spent years researching and writing, aiming to condense complex ideas into a concise piece while preserving nuanced analysis.
Meg Keene: In search of Jewish authors to publish
Q: What evidence supports concerns about anti-Semitism in publishing, and how is your work addressing this?
Meg describes ADL collaboration and data analysis showing significant declines in Jewish books by Jewish authors, illustrating systemic discrimination and underscoring the need for new institutions and platforms to support Jewish authors.

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A thoughtful program that centers Jewish life, culture, and politics through conversations with writers, scholars, and journalists. Episodes frequently tackle antisemitism, publishing and literary culture, feminism, identity, and the role of Israel in Jewish life, often examining both left- and right-leaning perspectives. Noteworthy is how hosts blend Canadian and broader Anglophone contexts, bringing in guests from academia, media, and literature to explore controversial topics with nuance and intellectual rigor. Potential listeners will likely be drawn to candid discourse, cross-cultural insights, and a willingness to challenge received wisdom in Jewish public life without shying away from tough questions.

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1. Daniel Sugarman
2. Archie Matlow
3. Aliza Luft
4. David Polansky
5. Meg Keene
6. Marnie Salsky
7. Hal Niedzviecki
8. Arno Rosenfeld

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