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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
56 episodes
A Century of Song, Story, and Community
Discover the heartbeat of Montreal’s Jewish community with the Federation CJA 360 Podcast - your front‑row seat to the impact, innovation, and inspiration shaping Jewish life today. Each episode spotlights dynamic leaders, transformati...
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Rewriting Jewish History: The Future of Teaching our Past | Episode 55
Discover the heartbeat of Montreal’s Jewish community with the Federation CJA 360 Podcast - your front‑row seat to the impact, innovation, and inspiration shaping Jewish life today. Each episode spotlights dynamic leaders, transformati...
Bridging Worlds: Global Antisemitism & Cultural Connections from Peking to Montreal with Professor Yang Meng | Episode 54
Join host Glenn J. Nashen and co-host Karen Payne, Federation CJA’s Special Advisor on Antisemitism, for a rare and fascinating conversation with Professor Yang Meng, a groundbreaking Chinese scholar from Peking University whose pioneering work...
Policy, Community, and Identity: Exploring the Impact of New Legislation | Episode 53
In this powerful new episode, CIJA Quebec VP Eta Yudin joins Yair Szlak to unpack two major pieces of legislation that stand to influence Jewish life in Quebec and across Canada. From Bill C‑9 in Parliament - aimed at protecting communit...
Remembering to Never Forget | Episode 52
In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Federation CJA President & CEO Yair Szlak sits down with Shoah survivor & Montreal Holocaust Museum Co-President, Rachel Gropper, for a powerful and timely conversation on memory, re...
ChangeMakers: David Cape and Sen. Marc Gold | Episode 51
Show Notes The ChangeMakers series, a special edition of the Federation CJA 360 Podcast, celebrates the remarkable individuals whose leadership and generosity have made a lasting impact on our community. Through compelling c...
Moral integrity and principled leadership from an Indigenous Zionist and a Catholic Ally | Episode 50
This episode features inspiring leaders and personalities. You’ll hear: • a Unique Ally: Indigenous appeals court judge, Justice Harry LaForme • Father Deacon Andrew Bennett, a true friend of the Jewish community ...
Resilience and Renewal | Episode 49
In this episode: A new chairman for Federation CJA – Meet Patrick Essiminy Hillel Re-Imagined – Introducing Hillel’s new director, Yoni Troy Getting the vote out with CJPAC’s Josh WolfeAn ...
An Unapologetic Voice: The Relentless Advocacy of Leslie Roberts | Episode 48
In this episode: The CJA25 campaign launches with incredible momentum! We’re joined by Leslie Roberts, outspoken advocate for the Jewish community, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation. And don’t miss One More Thing...
A diplomatic Shalom L’hitraot | Episode 47
In this episode: A farewell chat with beloved Israeli consul-general Paul Hirschson An update from Be’ersheva in the aftermath of the Iranian missile attacks And a on an awe-inspiring...
Jews & Jazz | Episode 46
In this episode:Learn more about some of the most iconic names in Jewish jazz with Josh Dolgin Ian Cooney performs some of your favourite jinglesPlus, reports on Federation CJA’s campaign closing event with Rachel Goldberg P...
Special Edition - Israel at War | Episode 45
In this bonus episode:Expert insights and analysis from renowned historian and scholar Gil TroyHear from 2025 Journey of Hope co-chairs Dov Wolman and Marnie Zigman Stern on the ground in IsraelFind out how your Israel Emer...
Building Bridges: Allies of the Jewish Community | Episode 44
In this episode:o "Building Bridges: Allies of the Jewish Community" With Senator Leo Housakos And McGill student Raihaana Adirao Reports on Israeli National Days;...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...