A Century of Song, Story, and Community

Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish Community

Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish Community
A Century of Song, Story, and Community
May 04, 2026 Episode 56

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, transformative initiatives, and powerful stories that highlight how Federation CJA is strengthening our community and building a vibrant Jewish future. Engaging, uplifting, and full of purpose, this is the podcast that brings our mission to life. 

 

 

Guest Information  

Hillary Cohen  

Bio:  

Hillary Cohen is a content creator, mom of two and storyteller at Federation CJA who became “unintentionally influential” by sharing the real, messy, funny side of life online. What started as casual posts, turned into a growing community that connects over honesty, humour and everyday moments. She was named one of Tel Aviv Institute’s most influential voices in 2023, and now brings that same authentic voice to both her content and her work in community and storytelling. 

Link: 

www.instagram.com/unfluential_  

Host: Glenn J. Nashen 

About the Host:  

Glenn J. Nashen is an award-winning public safety innovator and communicator, and longtime Cote Saint‑Luc City Councillor having founded CSL Emergency Medical Services and CSLvolunteer Citizens on Patrol. Glenn was Director of Public Affairs and Communications at the Jewish General Hospital and CIUSSS West Central Montreal for 20 years and now serves asPodcast Producer and Director of Media Relations and Crisis Communications at Federation CJA, continuing his commitment to strengthening, safeguarding, and informing the community. 

Links: Blog, Facebook, X, LinkedIn. 

 

Reporter: Jordan Stoopler 

Jordan Stoopler is a copywriter and podcast reporter within Federation CJA’s Strategic Marketing & Communications department. A graduate with journalism degrees from both Concordia University and Hofstra University on Long Island, New York, Jordan contributes to campaigns, weekly newsletters and other organizational communications. By night, Jordan is a freelance sports reporter, covering the local professional sports scene for the Canadian Press. He also produces and co-hosts Menschin’ with the Boys, a podcast that shines a light on Jews and Israelis from across the sports world.  

Link: Podcast, Articles, 360 Newsletter  

Podcast Website: FederationCJA.org/podcast 

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Contact the show: podcast@federationcja.org 

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The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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