Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish Community
Welcome to Federation CJA 360 Podcast.
Here, we dive into conversations that highlight the stories, challenges, and successes of the fabric of Montreal’s diverse Jewish community. Through engaging discussions, news reports, and special guests, the 360 Podcast informs, inspires, and connects listeners to the evolving Jewish experience in Montreal.
The podcast team, including Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak, producer Glenn J. Nashen, reporter Jordan Stoopler and Paola Samuel, will engage with influencers, experts and leaders covering a vast array of topics from campus life, antisemitism, allyship, all things Israel, and of course events and programs powered by Federation CJA.
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Episodes
43 episodes
October 8 Comes to Montreal + Agents of Change | Episode 43
In this episode :The producer of the documentary October 8 comes to Montreal to support our students, | Community leader Sylvain Abitbol is the 1st guest of our new segment “Agents of Change” and a taste of Passover | Federation CJA 360 ...
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Episode 43
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Mission Possible: Politics, Passions, and Protests | Episode 42
In this episode: Elections are coming... Missions to Israel are back... So, you want to be a doctor?... Kanye West protest musical… Amy Fish launches One in Six Million... | Federation CJA 360 Podcast - Episode 42Don't forget ...
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Episode 42
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News Edition February 2025 | Episode 41
In this episode: Yair Szlak pays homage to the Bibas family, we connect with a leader of Montreal’s Ethiopian Jewish community, we bring you details of a new round of funding for young entrepreneurs and a big honour for human rights activist Ir...
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Episode 41
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25:39
Fighting Jew hatred on campus, Gil Troy’s newest book on defending the Zionist dream, and survivor George Reinitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 40
In this Campus Confidential episode:Columbia professor and outspoken critic Shai Davidai gives us insight on the fight against Jew Hatred on campus, Gil Troy is with us to talk about his new book "To Resist the Academic Intifada” and Sho...
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46:05
Hillel Neuer’s Protests, Irwin Cotler’s UN Battle and Commemorating Jews from Arab Lands | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 39
In this episode:Meet news reporter Paola Samuel, learn about EMSB Holocaust Education, hear from Hillel Neueur, Shai DeLuca and Irwin Cotler, commemorating Jews from Arab Lands, an update from Arie Levy in Beersheva and One More Thing fr...
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Episode 39
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44:55
Meet our new JAFI fellow at Hillel | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 38
In this episode: A chat with Ronen Nazarov, the new Jewish Agency For Israel (JAFI) fellow at Hillel Montreal, The Dalfen Fellowship and why it could be a fit for your teen and insights on human rights activist’s Natan Sharansky’s visit to Mont...
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Episode 38
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32:39
Meet Our Newest Special Emissary | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 37
In this episode: Meet Emmanuel Trau, our new emissary, in discussion with Yair. Our news team catches you up on recent events. Plus, a Life & Legacy moment with Joseph Davis. And reflections and thoughts in One More Thing with Yair
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Episode 37
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33:37
Empowering Students on Campus | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 36
The October 2024 news episode of the Federation CJA 360 Podcast brings you an excellent speech by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism, who addressed a wrapped audience of Hillel students. Peace actifist and so...
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Episode 36
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45:24
The Time is Now | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 35
In this episode, Federation CJA joins the Montreal Jewish community to mark one year since the October 7th terror attacks. Eitan Chitayat – branding professional, activist, social media influencer, and father – stops by for an extended conversa...
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Episode 35
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52:46
News Edition September 2024 | Episode 34
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett takes aim at the current Israeli government. Pop star and Jewish activist Montana Tucker takes on antisemites. Federation CJA’s AGM. A strongly-worded letter to the editor. And Aldo’s David Bensadou...
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Episode 34
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52:21
All In For Community | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 33
A preview of our conversation with popstar, singer, dancer, and influencer Montana Tucker. She talks about her Judaism, her activism, and her love of Israel. Combined Jewish Appeal campaign chair Heather Adelson talks about the new campaign. FC...
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Episode 33
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44:05
A Summer of Resilience | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 32
Hear the story of the 200+ Israeli kids who came to Montreal for a summer of respite and resilience. Adrienne Gold Davis of Momentum talks about empowering Jewish women to change the world. And get to know past and present chairs of the March 4...
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Episode 32
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36:14
Academics Against Antisemitism | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 31
In this episode: the Montreal Academic Network Against Antisemitism – Yair Szlak talks with two of the founders, Dr. Ada Sinacore and BJEC’s Dr. Karen Gazith. Plus, a feature on the first ever Pan-Canadian Educators’ Mission to Israel; Joining ...
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Episode 31
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38:25
Standing against Jew-hatred online. And FoodGuyMTL | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 30
In this bonus episode, Federation CJA and CIJA announcer the launch of Désapprendre l'Antisémitisme. Self-Care Expert, TV Contributor, Speaker, Author and Podcast Host Erica Diamond talks about her participation in the first Voices for Truth gl...
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Episode 30
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37:48
Nurturing young entrepreneurs. Montrealers in Israel. | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 29
Katherine Korakakis is the manager of Federation CJA’s ProMontreal Entrepreneurs program, a mentor-driven accelerator helping young entrepreneurs build and strengthen their business roots in Montreal. Yair Szlak speaks with her, and with Jonath...
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Episode 29
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42:50
News Edition June 2024 | Episode 28
CIJA and Federation CJA stage a protest outside Montreal City Hall calling for more concrete action on antisemitism from Mayor Valerie Plante, Rudy Rochman, IDF reservist and social media superstar comes to Montreal, and a resilience worker and...
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Episode 28
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23:42
Investing in our Future: Priorities and Strategies for Jewish Community Safety, Resilience, and Growth | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 27
It continues to be a tense time for the Montreal Jewish community. Glenn J. Nashen talked with Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak about Federation’s priorities and strategies for safety in the community now and moving forward.
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Episode 27
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41:04
News Edition May 2024 | Episode 26
In this episode, we’re introducing a brand new News Edition for a more news-style format. Join us once a month with host Glenn J. Nashen and his team as they cover news and events pertaining to Federation CJA and its impact partners. <...
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Episode 26
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17:13
Fighting Back, Legally | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 25
In this episode, we talk about using the law and the courts to fight back. Meet lawyer Neil Oberman who is STANDING UP for the Montreal Jewish community and helping fight against the scourge of antisemitism and Jew-hatred through the courts.
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Episode 25
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32:51
Unveiling the Jewish Student Landscape and Advocacy Strategies | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 24
Continuing our vital conversation on Israel Advocacy, we are honoured to welcome back Dr. Mijal Bitton for the second part of this enlightening series, brought to you by the B'Yachad CEGEP Fellowship program.In this episode, explore the ...
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Episode 24
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41:32
Insights & Initiatives: Hate Crimes Training, Gap Year Adventures, and Communal Collaborations. | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 23
Welcome to the Federation CJA 360 podcast. In this latest episode, join Yair as he sits down with Eta Yudin, Quebec Vice President, CIJA, to explore the crucial topic of Hate crimes training for prosecutors. It's a deep dive into an issue direc...
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Episode 23
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35:51
Dr. Mijal Bitton: How to Educate Ourselves in Advocating for Israel | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 22
Welcome to this week's episode of the Federation CJA 360 podcast where we tell the stories that resonate deeply within our community. In this installment, we are honored to host Dr. Mijal Bitton, a distinguished Research Fellow at the Shalom Ha...
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Episode 22
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35:03
Building Bridges: Exploring Montreal's Impact in Be'er Sheva with Shani Dotan| Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 21
Join Yair in an engaging conversation with Shanie Dotan, Director of International Relations forthe Municipality of Be'er Sheva. Explore the significant impact of the Montreal Jewishcommunity's twinning with Be'er Sheva and the broader ...
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Episode 21
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33:33
Physicians Rally Against Antisemitism | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 20
Join Yair in discussion with Drs. Guila Delouya and Lior Bibas, members of the recentlyestablished Association de Médecins Juifs du Québec. This pioneering initiative isdedicated to combating antisemitism within Montreal and larger Queb...
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Episode 20
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36:43
The War on Words. Breaking Down Antisemitism in our Community | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 19
Uncover the unsettling rise of antisemitism as we delve into Episode 19 of the Federation CJA 360 Podcast. In a thought-provoking conversation, Yair sits down with Karen Payne (Federation CJA’s Strategic Advisor – Antisemitism Advocacy), ...
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Episode 19
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