Chai There!

Chai There!
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Chai There! is a culturally Jewish podcasts powered by AJN Hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar and their guests discuss cultural aspects of Judaism, sports, culture, film, theatre, literature, science, and more! Most of all, this is a podcast about community. Chai There!

Episodes

  1. Episode 2 - Zelda Dean and Laura Shuler of Chai Life Productions YYC

    MAY 15

    Episode 2 - Zelda Dean and Laura Shuler of Chai Life Productions YYC

    In Episode 2 of the Chai There! Podcast hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by Director Zelda Dean and Co-Producer Laura Shuler of the Chai Life Productions theatre group out of Calgary, Alberta. Zelda and Laura discuss Jewish theatre, the revival of the Yiddish language, the challenges of bringing community theatre to life, and their new production "The Last Yiddish Speaker" which opens in Calgary at Temple B'nai Tikvah on May 20. For tickets visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-last-yiddish-speaker What's coming up in your community? May is Jewish Heritage Month and the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta is celebrating with an online exhibit of Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories https://jhssa.org/southern-alberta-jewish-family-histories/ On May 17 a delegation of Israelis and Arabs from Sharaka will be in Calgary discussing “The new middle east: voices of the Abraham Accords and the importance of building bridges.” https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/59489 Opening May 20 at Temple B’nai Tikvah – Calgary’s Chai Life Theatre group is presenting “The Last Yiddish Speaker” The play runs until June 7. Visit ChaiLifeYYC.ca for tickets On May 21 Calgary Beth Tzedec congregation is hosting a Shavuot dinner and Tikkun Leil with a broadcast from Sinai. https://bethtzedec.ca/event/erev-shavuot-dinner-and-tikkun-leil/ May 24 The Canadian Friends of JNF Edmonton Negev Gala will feature former Prime Minister Stephen Harper – in conversation with MP Shuv Majumdar https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/EDMnegev2026/ On May 27 in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month – the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta is presenting a Book Launch of their latest publication, “Leadership and Legacy: Notable Jewish Edmontonians” at Audreys Books on Jasper Avenue. Space is limited so please register. https://www.jahsena.ca/events/jahsena-book-launch-leadership-amp-legacy-notable-jewish-edmontonians Join Canadian Magen David Adom in Calgary on May 31 for Stampede with Purpose Gala featuring keynote speaker Loay Alshareef, an update from Magen David Adom Chief of Staff Uri Shacham, entertainment and a delicious kosher dinner https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479 Chai There! is a culturally Jewish podcast powered by AJN. For more news visit https://albertajewishnews.com/ For Chai There! visit https://chaithere.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/chaitherepod https://www.instagram.com/chaitherepod/

    29 min
  2. Episode 1 - Bar Lavy, Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Coordinator

    APR 28

    Episode 1 - Bar Lavy, Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Coordinator

    In episode 1 of the Chai There Podcast, hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar welcome Bar Lavy, the Coordinator of the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF). The EJFF is celebrating its 30th year, and Bar takes us through the film selection process, what makes this year's festival special, and how you can enjoy some great Jewish cinema this year! For more information on the EJFF you can read all about it at https://albertajewishnews.com/edmonton-jewish-film-festival-celebrates-30-years-of-stories-on-the-big-screen/ and to purchase tickets visit: https://ejff2026.eventive.org/welcome Chai There! is a culturally Jewish Podcast powered by AJN. Visit us at https://chaithere.ca/

    25 min
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About

Chai There! is a culturally Jewish podcasts powered by AJN Hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar and their guests discuss cultural aspects of Judaism, sports, culture, film, theatre, literature, science, and more! Most of all, this is a podcast about community. Chai There!

Information

  • Creator
    Chai There!
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chai There!
  • Show Website
    Chai There!

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