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 
• Dr. Zohar Raviv, Birthright Israel’s Big-Thinker on Jewish continuity 
• Hostage de-briefer Glenn Cohen 
• Fed-Brief with Jordan Stoopler 
• Hot Topics with Karen Payne 
• And Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak with One More Thing with Yair 

Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 50 

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Wolfe
• An Israeli  farm unlike any other – the unique and therapeutic Rimon Farms  
• And One More Thing with Yair 

Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 49 

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

 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 with Yair.

Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 48

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 therapeutic farm in the Negev  

Premier Legault speech at Ordre du Quebec honouring Norman Steinberg :

https://youtu.be/iSAnBLwv0oU?si=52uHQyJhs6JH_zcg&t=1865

Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 47

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 jingles
Plus, reports on Federation CJA’s campaign closing event with Rachel Goldberg Polin and Jon Polin & Entrepreneurs Week 
Jewish thoughts with Miny Sarna Zobin

• 17th of Tammuz falls this year on July 13, 2025 
• 9th of Av (Tisha B’Av) begins evening of August 2 and ends evening of August 3, 2025. 
• Read more about the 3 Weeks: 
  • Rabbi Sacks https://rabbisacks.org/ceremony-celebration-family-edition/the-three-weeks-tisha-bav-family-edition/ 
  • Aish https://aish.com/48943916/ 

And all the very latest from Paola Samuel on the ground in Israel

Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 46

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

In this bonus episode:

Expert insights and analysis from renowned historian and scholar Gil Troy

Hear from 2025 Journey of Hope co-chairs Dov Wolman and Marnie Zigman Stern on the ground in Israel

Find out how your Israel Emergency Fund donations are supporting psychiatric services for Israelis in desperate need

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

In this episode:

o "Building Bridges: Allies of the Jewish Community"
        With Senator Leo Housakos
        And McGill student Raihaana Adira
o Reports on Israeli National Days; Montreal Jewish Day school students compete at the Montreal Courthouse; and Jewish Heritage Month
o Our new segment - HOT TOPICS with Karen Payne
o Reflections on the March of the Living Melissa Rina Shriqui
o Shavuot – It’s not just about the cheesecake! with Abba Brodt
o And One More Thing with Yair

· Show Notes:

o Dan Senor’s State of World Jewry Address on his Call Me Back podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dans-state-of-world-jewry-address-part-ii/id1539292794?i=1000708943733

| Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 44

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Podcast Episode 43 

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 42

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The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Irwin Cotler |Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 41

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Shoah survivor George Reinitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz | Federation CJA 360 Podcast Episode 40

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 from Yair.In this episode: Meet news reporter Paola Samuel, learn about EMSB Holocaust
Education, hear from Hillel Neuer, Shai DeLuca and Irwin Cotler, commemorating
Jews from Arab Lands, an update from Are Levy in Be'er Sheva and One More
Thing from Yair.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Montreal.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 social media influencer Loay Alshareef is also featured. Alshareef was still in town after speaking at the Federation CJA Annual General Meeting, last month, and also took time to speak to Hillel.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 conversation with Glenn and Dan. And podcast reporter Jordan Stoopler reports on a webinar about fighting antisemitism for Jewish kids in non-Jewish day schools.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Bensadoun helps kick off the Networks campaign..

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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. FCJA’s director of Campus and Advocacy assures Jewish students of a better year ahead.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Jerusalem. 
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The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 the FCJA team; and Kleyn Kabaret, a Montreal-based band keeping a Yiddish tradition alive.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 global influencer summit to combat antisemitism. And Dustin Gilman, one of Montreal most influential food bloggers, talks about the challenges faced by Jewish restaurateurs.

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The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 Jonathan Abitbol of Mobispaw pet grooming, a beneficiary of the program. And From Israel: we check in with participants of Birthright Powered by Federation CJA; with our man in Be'er Sheva, Arie Levy, and with the Association des Médecins Juifs du Québec (AMJQ) about their recent mission to Israel.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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 evacuee from northern Israel visits Federation CJA

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

• 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.

• Plus, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer came to Montreal, and spoke at a Federation CJA event, where he had strong words, as always, for the UN, UNRWA, Amnesty Internation, and others. Dan Laxer has that story.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.

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. 

Today we’ll hear a story about one of Federation CJA’s newer impact partners: HaGal Sheli, an organization that empowers troubled youth in Israel. How they do it is amazing.

Plus, our own Jordan Stoopler went out to cover events for what we’re calling the three yoms: Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut.

And Leah Morali attended an event at Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s residence in Jerusalem.

We’ll also hear about Federation CJA’s new campaign chair.

Listen in now.

The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.