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The Homerun2025.04.30 – Canadian Election Results and Jewry – Yair Szlak, CEO of Montreal Jewish Federation 2025-05-0507 min

The Homerun2025.04.29 – Results of the Canadian Elections – Yair Szlak, CEO of Montreal Jewish Federation 2025-04-3005 min

The Homerun2025.04.08 – Israel Canada Relations – Paul Hershon, Israeli Amb. to Montreal Canada 2025-04-0909 min

Not in HeavenTwo Rights Make a WrongFor decades, it has been broadly accepted in the Jewish community that Meir Kahane—founder of the Jewish Defense League, accused terrorist in Israel and the United States, ultra-nationalist character—is an extremist outlier whose ideas are decidedly not mainstream. And yet, because ultra-nationalism is in vogue again, perhaps it was only a matter of time until Kahanism picked up steam on social media. In this week's episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy focus on influencer Lizzy Savetsky's controversial post in support of Meir Kahane—and how the lifestyle content creator, like others...2025-02-2839 min

Les Affaires Brassicoles avec Leonardo Calcagno | Baron MagLes Affaires Brassicoles #383 | Allo Simone: Des tartinades et des chocolats faits à MontréalLes Affaires Brassicoles vous présentent des produits alimentaires novateurs pour les brasseries et les détaillants à la recherche de nouveautés à offrir à leurs clients.« Imaginez une alliance parfaite entre le cacao le plus fin et les noisettes les plus savoureuses. C'est ce que vous retrouverez dans nos tartinades. Chaque bouchée est une invitation à un voyage gustatif, où les arômes subtils du chocolat se mêlent à la douceur des fruits à coque. »Allo Simone, c'est l'histoire de deux passionnés qui ont décidé de créer des tartinades d'exception, en utilisant des ingrédients locaux et en...2025-02-2213 min

Culturally DeterminedNothing but Bluesky from Now On, with Phoebe Maltz BovyAryeh and Phoebe discuss Bluesky, the newly popular Twitter alternative—and how Phoebe's mild critique of the site went mega-viral. Aryeh explains why he finally, finally quit Twitter. Is Bluesky for anti-Trump social media "refugees," or a retirement home for posting addicts? And are people on there actually nice?Recorded December 20, 2024Follow Culturally Determined (still) on Twitter @CulturallyDetLINKSPhoebe's piece, "The problem with Bluesky: It won’t broaden our horizons"https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-problem-with-bluesky-it-wont-broaden-our-horizons/Aryeh and Phoebe's May 2023 episode abou...2024-12-241h 09

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerThe CJN's political panel reflects on a tumultuous year for Jews—and an even worse week for Justin TrudeauHigh drama continues in Ottawa, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces loud calls from his own MPs and opposition leaders to step down, following the surprising resignation of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, from cabinet. Trudeau has so far withstood the criticism, shuffling his cabinet on Dec. 20—the same day that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh confirmed he would make a no-confidence vote as soon as Parliament resumes, on Jan. 27, sparking an election that the Liberals will almost certainly lose. Amid the chaos, Jewish Canadians have been caught in the middle. Since Oct. 7, politicans' responses to the Israel-Hamas wa...2024-12-2349 min

Not in HeavenThe Bari FilesThe Toronto International Film Festival is going on, and while it only has a handful of Jewish-themed or Israeli-produced films, those films have drawn some of the biggest spotlights. Chiefly among them has been The Bibi Files, a new work-in-progress documentary that received its world debut this week, and which shows never-before-seen leaked footage of people admitting to bribing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prime minister himself amplified the film's popularity even more when he tried to block the Toronto screening in Israeli courts mere days before the event itself. (It remains unclear how, even if the Israeli...2024-09-1246 min

Not in HeavenClassically AviIt's time to head back to school—but this year, for some Jewish students in North America, school is going to look a little different. Some will be receiving what's known as a "classical" education: a curriculum based on a return to fundamentals, a focus on time-tested great books and a rejection of mandates that emphasize diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of classical schools popping up, including Jewish ones. The Emet Classical Academy in Manhattan is welcoming its first-ever cohort of students this fall, with its founders kickstarting their work earlier than expected due to parents an...2024-08-3048 min

Not in HeavenThe CJN Daily: Canada’s kosher meat packers won in federal court. How will this affect the Jewish community?Avi and Phoebe are taking a little summer vacation and will return soon. In the meantime, we're presenting an episode of The CJN Daily that Avi was on earlier this summer about kosher slaughter in Canada. Last week, the Federal Court of Canada sided with Jewish communities in Montreal and Toronto in their dispute with the federal government over new biological guidelines covering how cows are slaughtered. On July 24, the judge granted kosher meat producers a temporary injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of new guidelines that are aimed at ensuring animals don’t feel undue pain when th...2024-08-0825 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerCanada's kosher meat packers won in federal court. How will this affect the Jewish community?Last week, the Federal Court of Canada sided with Jewish communities in Montreal and Toronto in their dispute with the federal government over new biological guidelines covering how cows are slaughtered. On July 24, the judge granted kosher meat producers a temporary injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of new guidelines that are aimed at ensuring animals don’t feel undue pain when they’re killed. Jewish groups such as Montreal Kosher and the Kashruth Council of Canada argued in court that the guidelines not only were bad science, but were not in keeping with ritual practice, and were too costly. Whic...2024-07-2924 min

Not in HeavenOther Positions Are PossibleLast week, two very different sex-related 1980s icons passed away: Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the 4'7" German-born Holocaust survivor, who was 96; and Richard Simmons, whose mother was Jewish, and who rose to fame as a sweat-focused TV fitness guru whose personal sexuality was famously ambiguous . So, clearly, the hosts of Bonjour Chai had sex on the brain. What sexual-education lessons remain for Jews in different religious communities? What are the stigmas and secrets still hindering progress? What legacy does Dr. Ruth leave the world? To discuss these these themes and more, we're joined by Dr. Laurie Betito, a...2024-07-1947 min

PuSh PlayThe Beginning of PuSh (2005)Gabrielle chats about the early beginnings of PuSh with Camyar Chaichian, who helped create one of the shows from the first festival in 2005. Show Notes Gabrielle Martin and Camyar Chaichian (Neworld) talk about: Norman Armour’s influence in developing both PuSh and Vancouver’s theatre scene The veritable artistic renaissance occurring in Vancouver at the time PuSh’s role as a megaphone for local voices and artists, as well as a touchstone that brought international work to the city How Camyar’s 2005 show, Crime and Punishment, was created w...2024-07-0919 min

Not in HeavenNotes on EncampmentAs pro-Palestinian encampments pop up across Canadian campuses this week, protesting against university ties to Israel and threatening to keep their tents pitched until the war in Gaza ends, it helps to understand the broader context of how this all began. And if you ask the Columbia University students at ground zero of this movement how they feel about the media circus they've created, they'll tell you frankly: they didn't ask for it. That's what many of them told Justin Ling, a Montreal-based freelance reporter who visited the New York university to see the original tent city...2024-05-0256 min

Not in HeavenPotato Latke on a BikeThe Jewish Public Library in Montreal came under fire last week when it pulled the books of Élise Gravel from its shelves, following a series of social media posts that the Montreal-born author and pro-Palestinian activist made that were critical of the Israeli government. The initial decision came after backlash from Jewish organizations—but, as has become de rigeur, the decision caused an even greater backlash in response to the initial backlash, resulting in the Jewish Public Library rescinding their ban. The co-hosts of Bonjour Chai were especially keen to discuss this subject. Phoebe Maltz Bovy has wri...2024-02-2346 min

Not in HeavenGive Peace a ChanceEarlier this month, tens of thousands of people from across the continent congregated in Washington, D.C., for a massive rally in support of Israel during their ongoing war against Hamas. Those who attended the event said it was the first time they could relax and exhale after weeks of feeling isolated and defensive. Perhaps inspired by this American moment of solidarity, Canadian Jewish organizations began planning a similar rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Dec. 4. And while it will likely have a similar effect—uniting Canadian Jews and allies of Israel during a moment of cr...2023-12-0128 min

Not in HeavenThe Sermon on the Mount HerzlIf you'd asked Diaspora Jews earlier this year, in the wake of the mass protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms, how they felt about their relationship to the Jewish state, an unusually high number would have said something along the lines of "fraught". Indeed, the rift caused by Israel's latest right-wing governing coalition sparked fervent international debate—until the Hamas massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. So now that Israel is settling into what could become a long-term engagement in Gaza, it's worth asking how that international relationship has changed. Jews around the world have largely set po...2023-11-1058 min

Not in HeavenThe Great Canadian Sermon Slam 2023With Rosh Hashanah in the near past and Yom Kippur on the horizon, it's time for Canadian Jewry's most important annual event: the Great Canadian Sermon Slam, hosted by Bonjour Chai. Just like last year, we're bringing you sermons from rabbis across the country to face off with their best sermons, speeches and spiels while vying for the grand prize: the Kiddush Cup. This year, you'll hear from rabbis from across the country, including... Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, Temple Emanu-El—Beth Sholom, Montreal Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Temple Sholom, Vancouver Rabbi Jordan Shaner, Temple Sinai, Toronto Rabbi Steve We...2023-09-2256 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerBack to school is upon us. But do Jewish day schools actually work?This interview originally aired on Bonjour Chai_, The CJN's weekly current affairs podcast. Hear the full episode and subscribe at thecjn.ca/bonjour._ With back-to-school prep in full swing and another semester around the corner, we wanted to ask: what is the Jewish community really getting out of Jewish day schools? What’s their long term effectiveness in terms of building Jewish identity? And, knowing the extreme costs, how do these effects stack up against other, potentially cheaper, forms of Jewish education, including after-school programs, summer camps and Birthright trips? As Canadian Jewish parents are collectively paying ou...2023-08-2417 min

Not in HeavenSmoke and MirrorsThis week, millions of Central Canadians woke up once again to the distant smell of what seemed to be campfires. As was the case weeks ago, Canada's wildfires are raging beyond Alberta and British Columbia this year—they're keeping Ontarians and Quebeckers indoors, along with much of the population of New England, New York and beyond. Given that most Canadian Jews live in Ontario and Quebec, it feels right to revisit the role of Jewish activism in the fight against climate change, so we invited on Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development in Jerusalem, an...2023-06-2956 min

Chai MontrealBringing History to Light: Little Bird (A New Limited Series)On today’s episode of Chai Montreal: The Podcast, we speak with co-creator and showrunner Jennifer Podemski and executive producer Christina Fon, of the limited series Little Bird, premiering on APTN and Crave on Friday, May 26. Little Bird is a six part limited series that follows Bezhig Little Bird, played by Darla Contois, taken from her family at the age of 5 on the Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan and adopted and raised by a Jewish family in Montreal. Her mother, Golda Rosenblum, played by Lisa Edelstein, didn’t know the circumstances surrounding her adoptive daughter’s removal from h...2023-05-2325 min

Not in HeavenLive from Shaar Hashomayim: What's the secret to Chabad's success?Last Sunday, the Bonjour Chai team recorded a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal, as part of their day of learning about the future of Judaism. We invited Rabbi Shmuly Weiss, director of the Rohr Chabad house at McGill University, to guest host and give some insight into the inner workings of Chabad: how they're operating, what they've learned and what the implications are for Jews around the world. Credits Bonjour Chai is hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy. Zachary Kauffman is the producer and editor. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer...2023-05-1155 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerTake our “Israel at 75” quizWhat does Jeopardy co-host (and former Big Bang Theory star) Mayim Bialik have to do with Israel’s 75th birthday? Why does the winner of the Tour de France bicycle race wear a yellow jersey? What year did the Dead Sea Scrolls leave Israel and go on display in Montreal? Here’s your chance to test your own knowledge. To celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday, The CJN Daily has teamed up with David Matlow, creator of The CJN’s popular Treasure Trove column, to explore the history of Israel though his 75 carefully-curated pieces from his massive personal collection of Zionist artifact...2023-04-2617 min

Not in HeavenZionist Occupation of the Dance FloorOn Easter Monday, Quebec Premier François Legault tweeted out a column praising the province’s Catholic heritage. While Quebecois history is indeed steeped in Catholicism, the message flew in the face of Legault’s aggressive push for secularism in the public sphere, best exemplified by the recent Bill 21, which banned civil servants from wearing religious symbols such as kippahs and headscarves. Avi lives in Montreal, and Phoebe is an expert in French Jewish history—and they have thoughts. Plus, with Yom ha-Atzmaut around the corner, the hosts bond over their love of Israeli music and share some of their f...2023-04-2146 min

Chai MontrealA Mission to Make Construction and Home Design More Ecological and Sustainable: Celebrating Strong Women with Naomi SchererWelcome back to Chai Montreal: The Podcast. After a brief hiatus, we’re excited to be back and continue to share important stories from our community. On this International Women’s Day, we wanted to speak with an inspirational woman who is working hard to make our world, and more specifically, our planet, a better place to live. Our guest on today's episode is Naomi Scherer, an Italian living in France, she recently made some big life changes to live life more ecologically correct. Naomi works in business development at Circouleur, France’s first and only recycling paint...2023-03-0925 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerA swoosh and a schmear: Nike launches Montreal bagel-inspired sneakersNike may have issued the deciding word in the long standing debate about which city makes the best bagels in the world: the footwear company’s latest sneaker is out, and it’s an ode to the honey-dipped, dense, chewy bagel made in wood-burning ovens. The beige, low-rise sneaker was released on Jan. 13 in Montreal—before the rest of the world could buy one. As far as we know, this is the first time anyone has immortalized the city’s most Jewish culinary invention in a shoe, right down to the sesame seeds. The CJN’s resident sneakerhead Avi Finegold...2023-01-1615 min

Not in HeavenFamily FeudIn the aftermath of Israel's elections, the return of Benjamin Netanyahu means a far-right coalition likely placing controversial political figures Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir in positions of power. A surge of international Jewish organizations and leaders, including many in Canada, expressed grave concern with the results. On the other side, many Israelis—and Diaspora Jews—see this outcry as mere pearl-clutching by Jews who don’t even live in Israel. But that argument undercuts the messaging drilled into us as Canadian Jews since the inception of modern Zionism—namely, that Israel is a home for all the worl...2022-11-1850 min

Chai Montreal#MeToo in Academia: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes at Centaur Theatre with Eda HolmesOn this episode, Lisa speaks with Eda Holmes, Artistic and Executive Director of Centaur Theatre, and director of Centaur’s newest production, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes. The play was written by acclaimed Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch, for which she won the 2021 Governor General’s Award for English-language drama. During the interview, we’ll hear about Eda’s reasons for choosing Hannah Moscovitch’s newest play and the production process. We’ll also hear about Eda’s vision to bridge the gap between the francophone and anglophone theatre communities in Montreal.2022-11-1027 min

Chai MontrealThe Covenant: In Conversation with Playwright Alice AbracenIn this episode of Chai Montreal: The Podcast, Lisa speaks with Alice Abracen, the playwright of The Covenant, playing at the Segal Centre in Montreal from November 13 to December 3, 2022. Throughout the interview, we discover what inspired Alice to write the play and the research she undertook to bring the story of the artistic acts of protests of those imprisoned in Theresienstadt to the stage. The story of The Covenant is a story of horror, antisemitism and persecution, but it’s also a story of resistance, resilience, and community. It’s a story based on the past, but one...2022-11-0721 min

Chai MontrealConfronting the Past and the Future: Discussion with Murder Mystery Series Author Ann LambertIn this episode, Lisa speaks with author Ann Lambert about her murder mystery series and the themes intertwining her three books, The Birds that Stay, the Dogs of Winter and Whale Fall, published by Second Story Press. If you’re from Montreal, it’s not too often that you read a description of your hometown as the backdrop of a novel, so it’s a treat to be able to envision our city as we follow the characters of Ann Lambert’s series. As you’ll hear in the interview, we don’t want to give too muc...2022-10-2025 min

Not in HeavenTabarnak! Kanye Better Not Come to My SukkahAs the hosts of Bonjour Chai sat in their temporary dwellings to celebrate Sukkot, they got to thinking about housing—specifically, affordable housing in the Jewish community, where just paying rent can be a challenge. Across Canada, as of September 2022, the average cost of rent shot up 15.4 per cent from the previous year, averaging $2,043 per month. The most expensive areas, of course, are in and around Vancouver and Toronto, which happen to be home to a majority of Canada's Jews. How should the Jewish community address this issue? What are our responsibilities? How can we he...2022-10-1400 min

Chai MontrealA 21st Century Production of a 20th Century Play with a Centuries' Old Theme: Acts to Grind Theatre's "Cherry Docs"On today’s podcast episode, Lisa speaks with Davyn Ryall (Director) and Michael Aronovitch (Actor) of Act’s to Grind Theatre’s latest production at Mainline Theatre: Cherry Docs. Written by David Gow and first appearing on the stage in 1998, the play is about a Jewish legal aid worker who has been assigned to defend a neo-Nazi who has been accused of a racially motivated murder. A play that is as pertinent today as it was when it was first produced.2022-09-1925 min

Not in HeavenYoh MalkehNew York's Jews weren't surprised when The New York Times published an exposé on significant issues plaguing Hasidic schools in the state. The local Jewish community had been reporting this story for over a year, even circulating summaries to some of the schools in question, hoping for comment once they knew the mainstream story was imminent. Even outside media circles, any current or ex-Hasid knows these issues, and will usually be eagerly to discuss their school system, either out of pride or frustration. Canadian Jews also know about these issues, because for eight years, reporters have been c...2022-09-1500 min

Chai MontrealJewish Art Collectors and French-Jewish Identity in 19th and early 20th Century France: Discussion with The House of Fragile Things author James McAuleyIn this episode, Lisa speaks with James McAuley, former Paris correspondent and current Global Opinions contributing columnist at The Washington Post, and author of The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France. The House of Fragile Things is the collective biography of four prominent Jewish families in France between 1870 until the Second World War: the Camondos, the Rothschilds, the Ephrussis, and the Cahens d'Anvers. The families all gave bequests to the state of France in the form of a private house museum and/ or large collections of French art (mainly of French 18th Century...2022-08-0529 min

Not in HeavenShattering Glass and Breaking StereotypesMazel tov to David Sklar, co-host of our weekly current affairs podcast, Bonjour Chai. David just got married this week—to a non-Jewish man. To celebrate their love, the Bonjour Chai team is dedicating this entire episode to the topic of interfaith marriage. We dive into both sides of the issue: those who support the expansion of Jewish life, and those who prefer to keep the boundaries of Judaism more strict. To dive deep into the debate, we're joined by two Reform rabbis whose personal beliefs fall on opposite sides of the issue: Rabbi Lily Kow...2022-08-0500 min

Not in HeavenDefinitely Not the MafiaEarlier this summer, we produced an episode on the modern ethics of kosher food. It was so popular, the following week we recorded a spiritual sequel, tackling the high cost of kosher meat. The result: the executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal, Rabbi Saul Emanuel, reached out wanting to share their side of the story. Rabbi Emanuel also heads up Montreal Kosher, better known as MK—sometimes jokingly referred to as "Mafia Kosher". This week, Avi had the chance to speak with Rabbi Emanuel and challenge him directly about some of his organizations' choices. Wh...2022-07-2953 min

Not in HeavenThe Hillels are Alive with the Sound of Wedding MusicIn 2016, Hillel Montreal was absorbed into Federation CJA as part of their GenMTL program. Then things went a little sideways. Hillel went from having a non-stop campus presence to seeing students quit committees in frustration. Staff members showed up less, and eventually there were fewer staff members, period. Numerous students complained that the organization became overly focused on pro-Israel activism, and if they didn't buy in, they felt there wasn't a place for them at Hillel. Now, after two years of a state of COVID-related flux, Hillel is making a big push to return to campus visibility...2022-07-211h 02

Chai MontrealA True Gem: Modern Italian Art in London with Roberta Cremoncini, Director of The Estorick CollectionOn today’s episode, we speak with Roberta Cremoncini, Director of The Estorick Collection located in Islington, London. The Estorick Collection began as a private collection by Eric Estorick, an American Sociology professor and the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, and his wife Salome Dessau, who escaped Germany in 1932 and settled in England, where she studied art and became a textile designer. Roberta will explain the origins of the collection, the artists featured in the collection, and the current exhibition. In the last few minutes of the interview, Sarah speaks with Roberta in Italian about the popularity of...2022-07-2024 min

Chai MontrealFrom Numbers to Names: Identification of Holocaust Photos Through AI with Software Engineer Daniel PattIn this episode, we speak with Daniel Patt, a software engineer at Google and founder of From Numbers to Names, an artificial intelligence platform that helps Holocaust descendants discover photos of their loved ones, and help identify the millions of unidentified faces in Holocaust photo and video archives. Daniel explains his inspiration to create From Numbers to Names and the matching success stories only a week into the platform being available to the public. Daniel also discusses the impact this meaningful project has had on his own family and the response he's received from the Jewish community.2022-07-0720 min

Not in HeavenAs Canadian as Possible, Under the CircumstancesTo celebrate Canada Day, we have a special audio feast of Canadiana lined up. First up, we chat with a recent immigrant from Israel to Montreal, Shauli, who moved here with his partner and their toddler in November to find work and a better life as a gay couple; then we're joined by Yoni Goldstein, editor and publisher of The CJN, to discuss the state of Canadian Jewry and how one of the biggest Canadian Jewish stories—the death of Julia Koschitzky—reveals a lot about who we are as a community. Lastly, we've got a ju...2022-07-0136 min

Not in HeavenThe Kosher Empire Strikes BackLast week's episode about the state and ethics of kosher food drummed up a lot of responses from our listeners—so many, in fact, we decided to run a spiritual sequel of sorts this week. Montreal's Vaad Ha'ir, the organization responsible for MK kosher supervision, launched a new initiative justifying the high cost of kosher meat in the city. But Avi wasn't impressed by what he saw as propaganda, as he noticed inconsistencies and assumptions in their argument's details. To better understand the whole story, he decided to bring in Steven Lapidus, a professor at Concordia University an...2022-06-2455 min

Chai MontrealUnion Organiser, Activist and Feminist: Remembering Léa Roback with Author and Professor Ariela FreedmanOn this episode of Chai Montreal, we speak with Ariela Freedman, the author of Léa: A Novel. Ariela, who teaches literature at Concordia's Liberal Arts College, discusses what motivated her to write about and share Léa’s story, and the amazing influence Léa had on her community. Lisa and Ariela discuss Ariela's newest book, a novel based on the life of Léa Roback, a Jewish union organiser, activist and feminist. Born in 1903 in Montreal, Lea grew up in Beauport, a village outside of Quebec city, where she grew up in the only Jewish family...2022-06-2328 min

Chai MontrealIran, the Nuclear Deal and Lies: Discussion with Alexander GrinbergOn today's episode, we discuss updates on Iran with Alexander Grinberg, researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. An expert on Iran, Alexander delves into the past and current relationship between Iran and Israel, and provides insight into the Iranian regime. We also speak about the Nuclear Deal, and the resolution proposed by the United Kingdom, France and Germany, and backed by the United States, highlighting concerns regarding the insufficient substantive cooperation by Iran with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Lisa speak with Alexander in English for the first part of the episode...2022-06-1637 min

Not in HeavenSally Priesand's SemicentennialIt was almost 50 years ago today, on June 3, 1972, that Sally Priesand broke ground as the first-ever female rabbi ordained in North America. But still, even half a century later, rabbis who happen to be women face different expectations, treatment and discrimination than their male counterparts. To talk about what's changed, what hasn't and what life is like as a female rabbi, we've assembled a panel for a special hour-long discussion the subject. What's changed in the last 50 years? What hasn't? How do congregations of different denominations react? What work still needs to be done? To...2022-06-0253 min

Chai MontrealEating Our Way Through the Dairy Section: An Israeli Shavuot Tour with Joel HaberWe're celebrating Chai Montreal: The Podcast's 10th episode this week! We're also celebrating Shavuot, the holiday that, starting in Biblical times, marked the wheat harvest in the Land of Israel. Shavuot is one of many Jewish holidays that are intrinsically linked to the land of Israel. Our guest this week is Joel Haber, a licenced tour guide in Israel and food guru. Joel talks to Lisa about the tradition of eating dairy on Shavuot, and the different types of foods eaten in Israel that were brought by various communities when they made aliya, as well as some...2022-05-3126 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Les jeunes et le projet RadioActifDes jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Croyez-vous aux monstres marins?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Préfères-tu vivre dans le désert ou dans l'Atlantique?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Sommes-nous accro à la technologie?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Est-ce que les devoirs sont utiles?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Pour ou contre le port du masque?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Présentation des participantsDes jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Le Projet RadioACTIF, c'est quoi ?Des jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-3000 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerA new Jewish exodus from Quebec? Access to health care, education and court services at risk under Bill 96Last Tuesday, Quebec's legislature passed Bill 96, a new bill that forces small businesses to operate exclusively in French; caps enrollment at English-language CEGEPs; and allows language inspectors to raid businesses, without a warrant, to make sure employees are following the rules. It also compels new immigrants to learn French within six months and introduces other language-enforcement rules. Two days after the bill passed, about 500 people in Montreal protested against the bill at Place du Canada. Montreal's English-language school board has vowed to challenge Bill 96 in court—as have a group of lawyers, including Julius Grey, who belives th...2022-05-3014 min

Not in HeavenChai Means LiveIt's a little-known fact that the first Jews in Canada were actually Sephardim, founders of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Montreal in 1768. Over subsequent years, Ashkenazi Jews would follow from Europe, becoming the dominant Jewish culture; it wasn't until the mid-20th century that Middle Eastern Jews arrived to add their own contributions to the Canadian Jewish mosaic. The often quiet history of Sephardic contributions to Jewish culture—not just in Canada, but in Israel, the United States and elsewhere as well—is the focus of a new book and digital-preservation project called Sephardi Voices, spearheaded by H...2022-05-271h 16

CIBL 101.5 FM : Projet RadioACTIFProjet RadioACTIF : Bande-annonceDes jeunes de 10 à 18 ans du Centre-Sud de Montréal s’emparent des ondes de CIBL101,5, le samedi 28 mai prochain de 10h à 11h. Fruit de rencontres réalisées en collaboration avec l’Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, le Projet RadioACTIF est un podcast qui offre un espace de parole inédit aux adolescent.e.s pour discuter, réfléchir et débattre. Animé par Bianca Cartagena, Ny’La Estabillo Ky, Angelina Franco, Chaï Likele, Brihanna Martial et Hugo Santiago, ce balado traite de sujets d’actualité à travers le regard des citoyen.ne.s de demain.2022-05-2000 min

Chai MontrealThe Story of Jewish Argentine Rebel Alicia Raboy: In Conversation with Author Marc RaboyFrom 1976 to 1983, a campaign was waged by Argentina’s military dictatorship against suspected left-wing political opponents. It is estimated that between 10,000 and 30,000 individuals were murdered, and many of them were disappeared, meaning that they were taken by authorities and never seen or heard from again. When the military junta filled the presidency of Argentina in March 1976, it closed the National Congress, imposed censorship, banned trade unions and brought state and municipal governments under military control. A violent campaign against suspected dissidents also commenced. In this episode, Lisa speaks with Marc Raboy, Professor Emeritus at McGill Un...2022-05-2030 min

Not in HeavenPlan B from Olam ha-BaWith the United States embroiled in the fight over abortion rights, many Canadians have turned to reflect on our own nation's history with the once-controversial practice. A key figure in Canada's pro-choice movement was Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor and doctor who offered safe abortions for women who didn't qualify for one within Canada's once-restrictive system. Morgentaler endured jail time and blatant antisemitism for his convictions, but won out in the end, as abortions became effectively decriminalized following a landmark 1988 Supreme Court decision. Today, advocates in Montreal are pushing to name a park after the late doctor...2022-05-1257 min

Chai MontrealWhat We Choose to Remember: A Conversation on Anglophones in Quebec with Guy Rex RodgersOn this episode, Lisa speaks with Guy Rex Rodgers, Founder of the English Language Arts Network (ELAN) and director of What We Choose to Remember. Bill 101, the Charter of the French Language became law in 1977, limiting who could attend English school in Quebec and how much English could appear on store signs, amongst other limitations the bill set. Bill 101 was introduced in the backdrop of decades of French-English tensions. What We Choose to Remember, the new documentary film by director Guy Rex Rodgers, focuses on the impact that Quebec history has on the anglophone community...2022-05-0833 min

Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni PodcastP&G Alumni Comedians: Greg Warren, Josh Sneed, Rajiv Satyal, & Andrew Tarvin"Humor is a way to deal with failure, because you'll be onto something much bigger. Nothing is the defining moment of your life — if you don't let it be.” Did you know that several P&G Alumni have become (inter)nationally known stand up comedians? In honor of World Laughter Day (May 1st), we decided to go deeper and chat with not one, not two, but THREE P&G alumni who are now full-time in the world of comedy — Greg Warren, Josh Sneed, and Rajiv Satyal. And if you count P&G Alumni Podcast co-host Drew Tarvin as a “...2022-05-011h 15

Chai MontrealA Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction: Centaur Theatre's Rose PlotekJoin us this episode as we discover the first main stage play at Centaur Theatre in 2022, A Play for the Living in the Time of Extinction. Lisa chats with Rose Plotek, Associate Artist of Centaur Theatre and the director of A Play for the Living in the Time of Extinction. Written by Miranda Rose Hall and starring award-winning actor Warona Setshwaelo, the play features the character of Naomi, a dramaturg confronting impending climate disaster who is having a conversation about life with the audience. Visit Centaur Theatre's website for more details about the play and to buy...2022-04-2923 min

Not in HeavenSix Million are Still With UsJews are no strangers to the apocalypse. Having survived centuries of persecution and the biggest genocide in human history, generational trauma and fears of fatality come pretty naturally to us. Jay Baruchel is no exception. He's transformed those anxieties into a brand-new TV show, debuting Apr. 30 on Crave, called We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel), in which he explores the myriad ways in which humanity can end, from nuclear disasters to alien invasions. For Yom ha-Shoah, Baruchel joins the program to chat about how his Jewish heritage helped inspire the show and take a stab at...2022-04-2943 min

Chai MontrealCriminalization of Holocaust Denial in Canada: MP Anthony Housefather on Bill C-250On this episode, Lisa catches up with Canadian Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather about Bill C-250, the Private Members’ Bill proposed to amend the Canadian Criminal Code to prohibit statements, other than in a private conversation, that willfully promote antisemitism by condoning, denying or downplaying the Holocaust. MP Housefather also discusses other measures taken by the Canadian Government to combat antisemitism, his role as the President of the Canada Israel Friendship Group, and the actions taken by the International Parliamentarians to Combat Antisemitism, a group of Canadian, American, British, Australian, New Zealand and Israeli elected officials, to ho...2022-04-2633 min

Not in HeavenMayim and YayinAfter Mayim Bialik lost her father, she began a year of mourning, culminating in thoughts and feelings that she'd end up culminating into her first screenplay. The actress, best known for the The Big Bang Theory and now hosting Jeopardy!, is now making her debut as a writer and director with As They Made Us, a drama about a dying father, played by Dustin Hoffman. Ilana sat down with Bialik to talk about her real-life inspiration, transitioning from performer to director, and how she incorporated subtly accurate pieces of Jewish representation that didn't feel blunt or crass. ...2022-04-2100 min

Chai MontrealBringing Israeli Cinema to Montreal: Chantal and Gerard Buzaglo (Co-Presidents of the Festival du Cinéma Israélien de Montréal)The 17th annual Festival du Cinéma Israélien de Montréal, presented by the Communité Sépharade Unifiée du Québec, occurs this year from May 18 to June 1 2022 and brings 25 films to Montreal viewers. Lisa and Sarah speak with Chantal and Gérard Buzaglo, Co-Presidents of the Festival, about the diverse films being screened this year and the importance of showcasing diverse stories through Israeli film. Like the Festival, this episode is bilingual. Lisa speaks with Chantal in English in the first half, and Sarah and Gérard speak about the Festival in French in the secon...2022-04-1131 min

Not in HeavenThere's Nothing Funny About War CrimesShocking images from Ukraine emerged this week, depicting war crimes and massacres happening in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Suddenly, onlookers are using the word "genocide" to describe what has, until recently, most often called a war. But is it a genocide? Do these crimes against humanity qualify, or do we risk watering down the term if we apply it too quickly or too often? Jews, in particular, have a stake in any global conversation on the subject, as comparisons to the Holocaust will inevitably come up. To unpack these complex issues, we're joined by...2022-04-081h 17

Chai MontrealThe Cyber Side of War: How Cyber Warfare is Being Utilized in the War in Ukraine with Omree WechslerIn today’s episode Omree Wechsler, Senior researcher for cyber policies and strategies at the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology, and Security at Tel Aviv University, and an expert in cyber security policy, discusses how cyber warfare is being used in the current military invasion of Ukraine. He explains the types of cyber attacks attributed to Russia and launched against Ukraine as well as the emergence of “hacktivists” supporting Ukraine in cyberspace. We discuss Israel’s role as a “Cyber Security Powerhouse” and its extensive and long-standing experience in cyber defense policies, and Omree provides some guidance...2022-03-3027 min

Psy-Québec (Le Podcast)Episode 21 avec LongstockingUne des premières dj femme en psytrance au Canada, Jessica, mieux connu sous le nom de Longstocking nous dévoile une partie de l’histoire de la scène au Québec. Elle garde précieusement depuis ses débuts, une boîte dans laquelle se trouvent tous les flyers des événements où elle s’est produite, ce qui représente une réelle archive pour la communauté psychédélique. Durant l’adolescence, elle apprend le piano et le chant et vers ses 19 ans, elle commence sa carrière comme dj et participe à l’organisation de nombreux événements intér...2022-03-252h 09

Chai MontrealThe Last Rose Of Shanghai: Historical Fiction Novel by Weina Dai RandelIn this episode, award-winning author Weina Dai Randel discusses her newest historical fiction novel, The Last Rose of Shanghai (National Jewish Book Awards Finalist). Set in Shanghai in 1940, The Last Rose of Shanghai tells the story of Ernest Reismann, a Jewish refugee from Germany, and Aiyi Shao, a young Chinese heiress and nightclub owner. Weina discusses her research process to accurately describe 1940s Shanghai and the situation of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe who were able to seek refuge in the city and the Chinese inhabitants living living under the Japanese occupation. ...2022-03-2428 min

Not in HeavenModern-Day HamanIt's not making headlines nationally, but Quebec is ushering in Bill 96, legislation that will further cement French as the province's dominant language. While Canadians may be familiar with various provincial government attempts to ensure French remains the primary language, Bill 96 goes a step further: it will require all new immigrants to send their children to French-language schools after a three-year, non-renewable grace period. Why does this matter for Jews? Because Canada has a rabbi shortage. There is no Canadian rabbinical school outside the ultra-Orthodox movement, which means many shuls end up hiring Americans who move here with...2022-03-1757 min

Chai MontrealDIY Inclusive Costumes: Dana Cappel from Beit Issie ShapiroChag Purim Sameach! For our special Purim episode, we chat with Dana Cappel from Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel’s leading developer and provider of innovative therapies and state of the art services for children and adults with disabilities. Dana discusses Beit Issie Shapiro’s collaboration with students from the Holon Institute of Technology to create DIY costumes for children who use mobility apparatuses. For more details and to see the DIY costume instructions, see links below: Website: https://en.beitissie.org.il/making-purim-costume-dreams-come-true-for-kids-with-disabilities-across-the-globe/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/beitissieshapiro0/videos 2022-03-1622 min

Chai MontrealIn Conversation with Dr. Dov Maimon - The War in UkraineIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Dov Maimon, Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Is the current war in Ukraine history repeating itself? Is this the beginning of a new era in Europe of a new type of imperialism? We discuss the implications for Europe, Israel and the Jews of Ukraine and Russia. Dr. Dov Maimon gives his view on how Israel should prepare for the arrival of thousands of people immigrating to Israel as a result of the invasion, and what communities around the world are doing to help...2022-03-0930 min

Chai MontrealChai Montreal: The TrailerAn introduction to Chai Montreal: The Podcast 2022-03-0701 min $Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionLes passions de Camille avec Josée Dubois et Réjean GervaisJosée Dubois est prothésiste à l’Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal. Son travail a su redonner espoir à beaucoup de personnes pour qui l’avenir semblait sans issues. En compagnie de l’animatrice Camille Chai, elle nous aide à démystifier tout ce qui entoure l’univers des prothèses. En 2013, Réjean Gervais a été amputé d’une partie de son avant-bras gauche après avoir été électrisé sur les lieux de son travail. Depuis 8 ans, il est le patient de la prothésiste Josée Dubois avec qui il a forgé, au fil des ans, un lien de confiance inébranlable...2022-02-1856 min $Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionLes passions de Camille avec Anne-Évangéline LeBlanc et Maxime RobertAnne-Évangéline LeBlanc est une femme remarquable, dont l’histoire est très inspirante. Impliquée dans le milieu communautaire depuis plusieurs années, elle s’assure d’être à l’écoute des autres pour la « Communauté soignante du Centre-Sud de Montréal ». Maxime Robert a été amputé d’une partie de la jambe droite à sa naissance. Son handicap lui a servi de motivation pour devenir neuroscientifique et professeur au département de réadaptation de la Faculté de médecine à l’Université Laval. Animation : Camille Chai Recherche : Claire Guérin Mise en ondes : Mathieu Tessier ...2022-02-1155 min

Not in HeavenOb-La-Di, Omicron, Life Goes OnNostalgia is in vogue these days—in politics, pop culture and food trends—and Judaism is no different. As North American Jewry evolves, nostalgia for our mid-20th century cultural traditions, from deli sandwiches to the Yiddish language and Holocaust remembrance, has taken hold as perhaps the dominant definition of Western Jewish identity. Rachel B. Gross has studied these trends for her book, Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice. She argues that, in an era of conventional religious decline, this focus on nostalgia should be considered the new North American Jewish religious practice—which would itself...2022-01-131h 04

Méchants RaisinsDes spiritueux véritablement faits au QuébecCette semaine, les Méchants Raisins sortent et reçoivent! Ils racontent leur virée de la semaine dernière à la distillerie Comont située dans les Canton-de-l'Est. C’est l’occasion de parler du dossier spécial des meilleurs gins du Québec qui paraitra ce week-end dans le Journal de Montréal et le Journal de Québec. Vous y trouverez de nombreuses suggestions de spiritueux fabriqués « du grain au verre ». Ils reçoivent également Alexandre Bonfils des vignobles Bonfils dans le Languedoc. Le jeune maître de chai était de passage à Montréal pour faire découvrir ses vins. Et bien...2021-11-2535 min

Yellow Brit RoadYellow Brit Road, 26 September 2021: Many New Releases, Knitting, Autumn, Interview Sneak PeaksOh, what didn't happen this week on the Yellow Brit Road? We've had tons of new releases from household names and rising stars (stat: this week was a 100% new music show. I know cuz I'm punctual with my logs). We had chat about colour schemes and autumn knitting (I'm loving your knitting tips, by the way!), we had fantastic submissions, and even a sneak peak of an upcoming interview on the show! Remember to tune in to catch my interview with John Armstrong from Manchester underground veteran indie rock band The Speed of Sound this Thursday from 1...2021-09-2815 min

Not in HeavenBack to School, Back to ShulWith most congregations returning to some semblance of normalcy, one of the biggest questions is how children—who cannot be vaccinated—can safely return after 18 months away. There's no consensus among congregations, resulting in a hodgepodge of ad hoc rules across the country. How can Canada's religious leadership navigate this uncertain future? Is there a right decision? Joining the hosts to unpack some of these issues is Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold, a member of the clergy team at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim and the president of the Montreal Board of Rabbis. Credits Bonjour Chai is h...2021-09-1747 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerOn the ground at a Montreal pop-up vaccination clinic for Hasidic JewsSoon after COVID-19 vaccines began rolling out, clashes erupted between authorities and the Hasidic community in Montreal. Police officers raided a synagogue that violated the lockdown curfew in January 2021; court battles ensued; more illegal gatherings took place in March, blowing past attendance limits. But there has been a shift in tone this summer, especially since vaccine passports became mandatory across Quebec this week. Other provinces announced similar plans to restrict movement for the willingly unvaccinated. The Quebec Council of Hasidic Jews is urging its members to get vaccinated. To that end, they've been holding vaccine...2021-09-0211 min

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner44 years after Bill 101, Quebec's language laws remain controversialOne year after the separatist Parti Quebecois government won Quebec's 1976 election, they passed Bill 101—better known as the Charter of the French Language—which cemented French as Quebec's only official language and restricted the use of English in private businesses and public schools. A mass exodus of Jews from the province ensued, with as many as 40,000 Jewish Quebeckers leaving the province for good. Robert Libman was a teenager then, but ended up staying in Quebec. In 1988, after graduating with a degree in architecture from McGill, he entered politics as the founder of the Equality Party, pushing for angl...2021-08-2613 min

Yellow Brit RoadYellow Brit Road, 15 August 2021: Folk Bop, Punk Rock, Knock Your Socks.This week on the Yellow Brit Road, history, fun facts, submissions and more new releases! Our setlist featured Welsh songwriting icon Heather Jones Pulp's surprising folk roots Rosellas Kid Kapichi Dream Nails Damn Good Liars The Howlers The Speed of Sound SZWÉ Sprints N’famady Kouyaté and Gruff Rhys on a new Welsh-Mandingue track Masala chai section for this week Montréal artist Clerel Italian punk supergroup Hearts Apart Montreal punk band Pale Lips Edmonton band Wares Toronto Power Ranger synth rockers TWRP Find this week's (mostly complete?) playlist here. Do try and support artists direc...2021-08-1714 min $Jew Talkin\' To Me?$ Jew Talkin' To Me?Jew Talkin' To Me? with YidLife Crisis (Eli Batalion & Jamie Elman)Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman best known as Leizer and Chaimie from the cult hit web series Yidlife Crisis. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so...2021-06-2548 min $Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ Les passions de Camille – Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionLes passions de Camille avec Yvan St-Louis et Élisabeth QuesnelCette semaine, Camille Chai reçoit Yvan St-Louis et Élisabeth Quesnel. Non-voyant à la naissance, Yvan St-Louis s’est réfugié dans la musique, ce qui l’a mené à devenir un musicien de rue. Depuis quelques années, il joue de la guitare et il chante dans des lieux publics à l’extérieur dans sa ville. Son but est de divertir les passants, de faire de nouvelles connaissances et de rencontrer ses fidèles amis qui l’accompagne depuis quelques années. Du haut de ses 26 ans, Elizabeth Quesnel est une des cinq femmes créatrices du recueil visant à s...2021-06-1856 min

Not in HeavenThe Habs are the Only Good News in CanadaFew Canadians understand both the First Nations and Jewish communities as well as Nakuset. The prominent activist, at a young age, was taken from her home in the Sixties Scoop and adopted by a wealthy Jewish family in Montreal. Today, she joins the podcast to discuss Canada's reckoning with its recent history of brutality against First Nations people, especially in the light of the mass grave of children discovered at a Kamloops residential school. Plus: We discuss the terrible hate crime that killed four Muslim people in London, Ont. In the first 24 hours, there was a flurry...2021-06-1049 min

Yellow Brit RoadYellow Brit Road, 6 June 2021: One-Year Anniversaries, Killer 1940's Guitar Solos, Icons, Gay Club BangersThe Yellow Brit Road turns one! We've been on this golden road a full year now, so here's to another great show to celebrate! June is Pride month, and we're celebrating with queer musical history and icons all month. This week, we explored the legacies of arguably the first openly trans rock and roller, Jayne County, and the godmother and inventor of all rock music anywhere, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. You can find Sister Rosetta Tharpe's spirited live performance of Up Above My Head as played on the show here. We also had music...2021-06-0813 min

(R)Aging AsiansEpisode 4: Speech Language Pathology, Jack Black & Chai Tea ft. Jesse Thandi`This week’s episode I chatted with Jesse Thandi from Terrace BC where she is doing her practicum as a Speech Language Pathology student in her hometown community. We talk about growing up in a small town, her move to Ottawa for her BA in Linguistics at Carleton University and what it has been like in Montreal starting her master’s in Speech Language Pathology at McGill University. Crazy fact only 8% of speech pathologists are people of color! Listen this Sunday June 6 to hear more of Jesse’s stories. 2021-06-071h 01

Vox&Hops Metal PodcastOne day at a time with Matt Young of King Parrot & CrisisAct.Matt Young of King Parrot & CrisisAct & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, launching his new project CrisisAct, becoming Sober, working in a drug & alcohol rehabilitation center, rediscovering his identity, applying the 12 Steps Program to the band, advice for anyone who is struggling, how he will tackle alcohol with his children, a sober stage persona & the silver lining of the pandemic.Throughout this interview Matt was drinking a Dirty Chai & I was drinking Brasserie Les 2 Frères ' "Hickson - Non-Alcoholic IPA"! This N/A IPA poured out with a slightly veiled dark yellow veil, s...2021-02-0945 min

Jam Gemz from BFF.fmJam Gemz #69Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Come on Let's Go by Broadcast on The Noise Made by People (warp) 0′14″ Thieves Like Us by New Order on Power, Corruption, & Lies (Factory Records) 7′25″ Soy Boy by Scuba Dvala on Soy Boy (Soon Yet Long Ago) 11′45″ (My Girl's Got) Miraculous Technique by Belle & Sebastian on The BBC Sessions (Jeepster) 20′00″ my fair lady by Of Montreal on Innocence Reaches (Polyvinyl) 20′39″ When in Summer, I Forget About the Winter (Bonus Track) by Yaeji on WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던 (XL Recordings) 23′12″ Swimmers by Broken Social Scene on Broken Social Scene (Arts...2020-12-082h 00

Yellow Brit RoadYellow Brit Road, 8 November 2020: Bear Cubs, Interviews, Powerful Essays, More Halloween Fun!This week on the Yellow Brit Road... a chance to wind down, relax and forget the world, temporarily. Primarily the last of those. Drown out your anxiety with the tales and mishaps of cute bear cubs, a great interview and... merch?! We had music old and new; one of the best alternative bands in the world, Velvet Underground on this week, 7-year-old Welsh singer and guitarist Arianwen, Czech-label-Italian "weird" rock trio Julinko, a new single from the Kaiser Freaks Kaiser Chiefs, London based Hey Colossus and pianist Duval Timothy! This week's submission was...2020-11-2423 min

Yellow Brit RoadYellow Brit Road, 9 August 2020: Streaming, Chart Battles, Live PerformancesThis week, the Yellow Brit Road trekked down the paths of the current and happening in the world of music, both in the UK and globally. We listened to some classic bands and music, discussed the trends and workings of music streaming, cheered on an emerging charts battle with a front view, and sipped some masala chai from Montreal. We heard some classic Led Zeppelin and the last EP from Gang of Four, Anti Hero. We listened to some studio and live performances by singer-songwriter L.A. Salami from London. His full performance at NPR Music's Tiny...2020-08-1020 min $C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionL’épilepsie chez les enfantsAujourd’hui à l’émission, Camille Chaï et François Barruel reçoivent Jeremy Moreau, doctorant en neurosciences de l’Institut neurologique de Montréal et de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, qui vient parler de l’épilepsie chez les enfants. Et Dre Catherine Hervouet – Zeiber, pédiatre au CHU Sainte-Justine, vient démystifier la fièvre chez les enfants. Chroniqueurs : Alexandre Beaupré Lavallée, Eliott Boulate, Dr Yves Lamontagne Recherche : Catherine Bourderon Mise en ondes : Jean-Sébastien Laliberté 2020-04-0156 min $C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionNouveau traitement pour les maladies cardiovasculairesAujourd’hui à l’émission, Camille Chaï et François Barruel reçoivent le Dr Jean-Claude Tardif, directeur du Centre de recherche de l’Institut de cardiologie de Montréal, membre du Comité exécutif et chercheur principal canadien du projet REDUCE-IT, ainsi que le Dr Jean C. Grégoire, cardiologue à l’Institut de cardiologie de Montréal et investigateur local du projet REDUCE-IT. Et Jeremy Moreau, doctorant en neurosciences de l’Institut neurologique de Montréal et de l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, vient parler du cerveau. Chroniqueur : Eliott Boulate Recherch...2020-03-181h 24

The Reunion: An FFVIIR PodcastDemo Discussion, KupoCon Launch Party, and Distant Worlds!!! | Episode #009Welcome back to The Reunion: An FFVIIR Podcast! In this episode, Ky and Vyzz discuss their FFVIIR Demo impressions, including some of their gripes with the demo! During the first segment, they also talk about various recently released FFVIIR news articles featuring interviews from Kitase and Nomura (spoilers NOT included!). During the second segment, Ky talks about his experience at the KupoCon FFVIIR Launch Party, and what it was like meeting Barret's voice actor John Bentley! It also features an exclusive interview with FFVII cosplayers Lady Serenity, Daru Chai Cosplay, and Natalah! At the end of the...2020-03-122h 18 $C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionSurvivre au deuilAujourd’hui à l’émission, Camille Chaï et François Barruel reçoivent Claudette Guilmaine co-auteure du livre, L’homoparentalité : des familles sous le signe de la diversité, paru aux Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine. Et Nathalie Viens, formatrice sur le deuil à la Faculté des Sciences de l’Université de Montréal, nous parle des conséquences de la perte d’un être cher sur notre santé Chroniqueur : Eliott Boulate Recherche : Catherine Bourderon Mise en ondes : Jean-Sébastien Laliberté 2020-03-111h 23 $C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l\'inclusion$ C’est bon pour la santé (archives) - Canal M, la voix de l'inclusionPrévenir le suicide chez les jeunesCette semaine à l’émission, Camille Chaï reçoit Michèle Lambin dont le livre, «Aider à prévenir le suicide chez les jeunes» vient de paraître aux Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine. Isabelle Gagner de l’Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay de Montréal nous explique en quoi consiste son métier de prothésiste. Chroniqueur : Eliott Boulate Recherche : Catherine Bourderon Mise en ondes : Maurice Bolduc 2020-02-261h 24 $Kman Don\'t Know Sh*t!$ Kman Don't Know Sh*t!K-Man Don't Know Shit !! #6 - Katie OKatie O is on a journey to adventure. She left Montreal to go to Thailand and became a diving instructor. She now hangs out with Whale Sharks and Sea Turtle. It was great to hang out and learn a it from her experience, have a beer and spliff and Chai Cat even made an appearance. Good fun 2019-10-251h 00

Cheap Beer from BFF.fmUnderground Wiresplaying some bummer tunes, kicking things off with some high school emo & some new tracks by those same bandswant to stay in a chipper mood? skip ahead 40 minutes or so for some fresh hip hop and indiecatch everyone at Hop Along April 18th! Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Blonde Hair, Black Lungs by Sorority Noise on Forgettable ( ) 2′50″ Christmas Card by Joyce Manor on Never Hungover Again (Epitaph) 7′41″ VIEW FROM OUR BEDROOM WINDOW by LA DISPUTE on panorama ( ) 8′03″ Uncomfortably Numb ft Hayley Willia...2019-04-0500 min

Shimmy Shimmy Radio ; Le rendez-vous bi-mensuel de la danse orientale au QuébecSSR - Ep002 - Florence Leclerc - (Vivre de la danse)Ep.002 Florence Leclerc Montréal http://www.florencedanse.com Facebook: Florence Danseuse Orientale : https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceDanseuseOrientale/ Sa maman baladi Farida Enan (Oasis de la Danse) : https://www.facebook.com/farida.enandancer Denise Enan (Oasis de la Danse) : https://www.facebook.com/denise.enan Oasis de la Danse : http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/ DEC en danse Cegep Montmorency : https://www.cmontmorency.qc.ca/programmes/nos-programmes-detudes/programmes-preuniversitaires/danse/description-du-programme/ Anciennes troupes Ballet Oriental du Canada (Amalia Maksoud) Mesk el Leil : https://www.facebook.com/danceorientale/ Compétitions AQDO (Qc) : http://www.aqdo.ca/fr/evenements/competitions Miami Bellydance Convention (USA) : ht...2017-11-2200 min

Treyf Podcast18 Jews of Color Convening w/ Leo Ferguson & Hirut EyobIt’s our ‘Chai’ episode! We started it off talking about Italian Eurocommunism and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). We were then joined by Josh Nathan Kazis, a staff writer at the Jewish Daily Forward, to talk about a growing scandal in New York City politics, reaching from the Mayor’s office to the orthodox communities of Borough Park and Williamsburg. This episode contained a description-free Shkoyach, featuring discussions of kosher labelling, kosher restaurant month, and the contentious subject of raisin challah. For the interview, we talked about the Jews of Color National Convening with conference organizer Leo Ferg...2016-05-2400 min