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

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 thr...

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.We’ll also hear an exclusive, behind the scenes interview with ONE LIFE film director James Hawes.We’re happy to welcome our newest reporter Dan Laxer to the podcast. Dan is a freelance content provider whom Montrealers know from his years at CJAD Radio, a...

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 complexities of the Jewish student landscape on campuses. Discover the most effective strategies to counteract false claims against Israel, fostering an environment of understanding and resilience. Our esteemed moderators, Avishai Infeld and Jenna Yaffe, bring...

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 directly affecting our community.But that's not all – we'll also introduce you to one of our shinshinim, an Israeli student immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Montreal during their gap year. Hear their unique perspective and experiences firsthand...

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 Hartman Institute of North America, and a true leader in our midst as the Rosh Kehilla of the Downtown Minyan in New York City.Our moderator, Federation CJA antisemitism consultant Karen Payne will focus on How to Educate Ourselves in Advocating for Israe...