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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · Nov 10

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 17h

This subtlety creates a nuanced, albeit comical, portrayal of yiddishkeit–without mentioning the word “Jewish”.

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#LondonCalling #AllanUngar #RickHoffman #JewishRepresentation #Suits #JoshDuhamel

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 17h

Jewish references are sprinkled throughout Allan Ungar's London Calling: Benson calling his son “bubeleh” and making references to being in the desert for 100 years (which Julian corrects and tells him it’s 40). A hanukkiah can be seen in the background. 🧵

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 21h

"There’s one thing I know about European technocrats who run sporting organizations: they’re all cowards and will always do the easiest thing in the goal of self-preservation."

The Menschwarmers dig into Israel-Premier Tech ditching the "Israel" brand: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...

Cycling team Israel–Premier Tech is ditching the 'Israel' brand. But was it entirely their decision?

Despite widespread protests, the Israeli-branded team performed quite well—and the stage next year will be even bigger.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 1d

In partnership with the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.

#Comedy #StandUpComedy #TorontoStandUp #TorontoComics #Comedian #LiveComedy #Interfaith #Podcast

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 1d

Hear comedy sets from Adrienne Fish, Nour Hadidi, Foad HP and Dan Rosen, and stick around for a panel discussion about what it's like performing as Muslim and Jewish comics in 2025—including the challenges they’ve faced since October 7th.

Register here: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 4d

Shye Klein and Joy Frenkiel hadn’t met before last week. But they have a lot in common: both are dual Canadian-Israeli citizens, and both are still helping victims of trauma heal, as the world prepares to commemorate two years since Oct. 7, 2023. thecjn.ca/news/when-i-...

'When I tell the story, it is therapeutic': These Canadians are still on the front lines, 2 years after Oct. 7

Shye Klein and Joy Frankiel have been working professionally to help Israeli victims heal from the trauma of the last two years.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 7d

“What I discovered is that there is an enormous amount of Jewish history and philosophy and culture woven into the fabric of these characters and these stories in these comic books," explains Cantor Jeremy Burko.

#Marvel #CaptainAmerica #Batwoman #JewishSuperheroes #Superman

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 7d

Marvel comic books are on the curriculum at this Sunday school.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 7d

EXCLUSIVE: The team behind the award-winning documentary 'The Road Between Us' will donate proceeds to rebuilding Kibbutz Nahal Oz, the filmmakers tell The CJN in an interview. thecjn.ca/news/barry-a...

Barry Avrich vows to help rebuild kibbutz on Gaza border as 'The Road Between Us' releases in theatres

The Canadian documentary, briefly banned from TIFF, opens in theatres Oct. 3.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 10d

The plan calls for Hamas to release the hostages and cede control of Gaza, but its leaders will be allowed to leave. thecjn.ca/news/world-w...

World waits to see if Hamas will accept the US-Israel plan to end the Gaza war

The plan calls for Hamas to release the hostages and cede control of Gaza, but its leaders will be allowed to leave.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 10d

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#RoshHashanah #OpenLetter #MarkCarney #OpEd #OpinionEssay #Antisemitism #ForeignPolicy #Ottawa #Israel #Carney

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 10d

In a Rosh Hashanah sermon, in the spirit of “radical honesty”, Rabbi Grover calls on Mark Carney to reflect on “policies and postures that feel complacent, performative, and, at times, outright hostile.” 🧵

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Phoebe Maltz Bovy @phoebebovy.bsky.social · 11d

So I LOVED Emma Forrest's novel 'Father Figure' and wrote about it for @thecjn.bsky.social here! thecjn.ca/opinion/pers...

Proud Jewish schoolgirl meets tycoon of Jewish background in Emma Forrest's 'Father Figure'

The illicit kiss in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is the most provocative kiss between two Jews since the Schindler’s List makeout session between Jerry and a Jewish girlfriend on Seinfeld.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 11d

Justice Harry LaForme has become an outspoken advocate for Jewish causes since Oct. 7. thecjn.ca/news/why-thi...

Why this acclaimed Indigenous leader opposes Canada's recognition of Palestinian statehood

Justice Harry LaForme has become an outspoken advocate for Jewish causes since Oct. 7.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 11d

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 11d

The least tax-efficient way to give is just cash, costing you roughly 50 cents on the dollar. Luckily, Canadians can use the Income Tax Act and flow-through shares to their advantage.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 12d

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 12d

When people hear the term "flow-through shares", they think risk. With CRA rulings, Edward Schwartz has eliminated the liquidity risk so Canadians can save more when donating to charity.

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Sponsored by Schwartz Legacy Planning Group.

The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 14d

Our first Chai Achiever, a notable Jewish Canadian student: Yair Shpiler of York University thecjn.ca/news/campus/...

Chai Achiever: Why Yair Shpiler built a Jewish sports league

Jewnity Sports has become a 'joyful space for Jewish togetherness.'

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Phoebe Maltz Bovy @phoebebovy.bsky.social · 14d

Would you trust an esteemed French academic to educate you on the significance of "Seinfeld"? This and more in my @thecjn.bsky.social Scribe Quarterly review of Michel Wieviorka's THE LAST JEWISH JOKE. thecjn.ca/arts-culture...

A laughing matter: a new book looks back at the golden age for Jewish jokes

Bookish review column first published in the autumn 2025 issue of Scribe Quarterly.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 14d

Irish band was barred from entering Canada, where concerts were scheduled in Toronto and Vancouver. thecjn.ca/news/interna...

Terrorism charges dropped against Kneecap singer who held Hezbollah flag at concert

Irish band was barred from entering Canada, where concerts were scheduled in Toronto and Vancouver.

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 14d

"Superhero values are Jewish values", explains comic fan Cantor Jeremy Burko. thecjn.ca/arts-culture...

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 15d

Let us know what you think about Quebec’s proposed public prayer regulations. Submit a Letter to the Editor: thecjn.ca/submissions/

#Montreal #Quebec #Politics #Secularism #Protest

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The Canadian Jewish News @thecjn.bsky.social · 15d

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