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Last week, if you were in Toronto, you may have spotted a striking yellow-and-black Tesla Cybertruck cruising around the city. Behind the wheel was Shloime Zionce, the Toronto-raised White House correspondent for Ami Magazine and YouTube creator. He grew up in Toronto's Orthodox Jewish community before moving to the U.S. to attend yeshiva. While visiting his parents and extended family in his native city, Zionce launched his cross-continent mitzvah mission at a July 21 event outside the Promenade Shopping Centre in Thornhill. He will take the self-driving Cybertruck on the road, on his two-year quest to drive through all 50 U.S. states. He's encouraging Jewish pride and mitzvot in response to the surge of antisemitism since Oct. 7. Zionce is paying for the project himself to honour his late friend, Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who was kidnapped and murdered by Islamic terrorists in the United Arab Emirates in 2024. The eye-catching design is intentional. “Overall we need eyeballs on this thing because if you want to connect with Jews, the Jews have to notice you and see that you're there. And this vehicle is pretty hard to to go unnoticed.” On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner gets a private tour including climbing aboard for a ride through Zionce's grandmother's Thornhill neighbourhood, as he explains the mission behind one of the most unusual Jewish outreach vehicles on the road. Related links: Read more about slain Chabad Rabbi Zvi Kogan from his friend Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, a Montrealer who is Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community in the UAE, in The CJN from 2024 . Learn more about Shloime Zionce's new Cybertruck mitzvah campaign to bring Jewish pride and yiddishkeit to all 50 states and Canada in honour of his slain friend, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, killed by terrorists in 2024 in the UAE, at Mitzvahtruck.com Watch Shloime Zionce's reporting from the White House and his travel stories, on YouTube Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer and video editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) https://thecjn.ca/north
Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish Community
Show Notes 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 Samantha Mintz VinebergBio: A proud third-generation Montrealer, Samantha's commitment to the Montreal Jewish community began as a student leader at McGill University, where she earned her BCL and LLB degrees. Her legal background—including practicing tax and estate planning—eventually transitioned into a life dedicated to community impact.Samantha's journey with Federation CJA has spanned decades, from her early days as Chair of FedNext. Having served as the Chair of Women's Philanthropy from 2020–2021 and as a member of the Planning and Allocations Committee, Samantha has been a member of the FCJA board of directors since 2022 and was named First Vice Chair in September 2025., Samantha has consistently focused on the "rolled-up sleeves" work of community building.As a Wexner Heritage Program alum, Samantha is deeply invested in fostering the next generation of leaders. For her, ensuring a strong Jewish future in Montreal is about more than tradition; it's about creating a vibrant, secure, and thriving home for the generations to come.Link:@samvinebergSima GoelBio:Author, inspirational speaker, freelance writer and chiropractor, Iranian-born Dr. Sima Goel has dedicated her life to promoting the importance and fragility of freedom. Her journey began at age thirteen when she spontaneously defended a Baha'i classmate against a schoolyard bully, triggering events that would eventually take her into danger and far from her beloved, homeland.Dr. Goel lived under two dictatorships; The Shah and The Ayatollah Khomeini, she knows what is at stake. In her memoir, Fleeing the Hijab: A Jewish Woman's Escape from Iran, she shares how life in her beloved home changed inexorably from a paradise to a hell.With the publication of her memoir, Dr. Goel fulfilled a promise she made to herself on a dark night of her desert crossing: to share her story with as many people as possible and to tell of the power of faith, hope and perseverance. For Dr. Goel, freedom is a vital presence that transforms life. It allows you the right to self-expression, from the music you listen to, to the way you dress, to the books and ideals you study.Once a penniless political refugee, now an established Montreal professional, Dr. Goel shares her belief that an authentic life requires freedom of choice, the most precious commodity of all. She tells her story with dignity, passion, clarity and wisdom as she takes the audience on a journey that speaks to the power of resilience and courage. A master storyteller with a peerless perspective on the events that shaped her world, Dr. Goel leaves her audiences enlightened and inspired, and grateful for the myriad privileges available in modern democratic societies.Emmanuel TrauBio: An attorney from Israel with a background in Law and Middle Eastern Studies, Emmanuel Trau also has a foundation in advanced traditional Jewish studies and serves as a Shaliach (Special Emissary) with Federation CJA. He leads high-impact advocacy and Jewish identity initiatives, delivering interactive workshops for students and diverse community cohorts to build lasting resilience and a deeper connection to Israel.Chapters01:06 - First Word With Yair14:05 - Sima Goel38:43 - 5 Fun Minutes in Jewish History44:03 - Montreal Mega Mission 202752:28 - NewsBrief58:15 - Unexpected AlliesHost: Glenn J. NashenAbout 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 CSL volunteer 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 as Podcast 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.Featuring: Yair SzlakYair Szlak is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Federation CJA, a role he has held since 2018 after more than 15 years in senior leadership positions within the organization. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Yair is known as a skilled fundraiser and community builder. He has dedicated his career to strengthening Jewish life in Montreal and fostering a vibrant, resilient future for the community.Link: LinkedInReporter: Jordan StooplerJordan 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 Reporter: Dan Laxer from The SuburbanBio: Dan Laxer is a reporter with 30 years' experience in broadcast media and print journalism. He covers parts of the west end and the City of Montreal for The Suburban Newspaper. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook.Link: laxer@thesuburban.com.Podcast Website: FederationCJA.org/podcastPlease rate and review on podcast appContact the show: podcast@federationcja.orgFollow us on social media:X (formerly Twitter)InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. Among the topics discussed were: One of the latest recruits for the Quebec Liberal Party, former Big 5er Justine McIntyre, gave her first interview as an official candidate on Monday. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is taking another look at the plan to turn much of Old Montreal into a “pedestrian kingdom.” Would removing public trash cans help Montreal's littering problem? If you had to wear one piece of clothing to tell the world ‘I’m a Montrealer,” what would it be?
Roger Hilton, former Montrealer working as a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Graham Singh, CEO of Releven. Among the topics discussed were: Former Quebec Premier Francois Legault took to X to share his version of a patriotic message for July 1st. If you are the owner of a heated pool, hot tub or heated driveway, Hydro-Quebec is coming after you. A Montrealer wants to take Google to court over something we’ve probably all encountered: Connected devices listening to us, and then delivering ads to us based on what was heard. A judge in Ontario has handed down a tougher sentence to a man who keeps robbing liquor stores because he doesn’t believe that the Canada Border Services Agency will deport him. New research says Canadians who have made the decision to move to the U.S are doing it not only because of job opportunities but for better access to health care.
Carlos Burgués, Venezuelan and Quebecer who was in Valencia, Venezuela at the time of the earthquakes
Alexander “A.C” Castillo Vasquez, co-writer and co-producer of the song “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Federation CJA 360 Podcast: The Pulse of Montreal’s Jewish 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, 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. Show Notes 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 Samantha Mintz VinebergBio: A proud third-generation Montrealer, Samantha's commitment to the Montreal Jewish community began as a student leader at McGill University, where she earned her BCL and LLB degrees. Her legal background—including practicing tax and estate planning—eventually transitioned into a life dedicated to community impact.Samantha's journey with Federation CJA has spanned decades, from her early days as Chair of FedNext. Having served as the Chair of Women's Philanthropy from 2020–2021 and as a member of the Planning and Allocations Committee, Samantha has been a member of the FCJA board of directors since 2022 and was named First Vice Chair in September 2025., Samantha has consistently focused on the "rolled-up sleeves" work of community building.As a Wexner Heritage Program alum, Samantha is deeply invested in fostering the next generation of leaders. For her, ensuring a strong Jewish future in Montreal is about more than tradition; it's about creating a vibrant, secure, and thriving home for the generations to come.Link:@samvinebergConsul General Eliaz LufBio: Eliaz Luf was appointed Consul General of Israel and moved to Montreal in summer 2025. He began his diplomatic career in 1995, serving in Warsaw, Poland, and then Mexico City, holding a number of positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' headquarters in Jerusalem, was then posted as Deputy Head of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Ottawa and subsequently served as Director of Department of Arms Export Control at the Strategic Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Luf served as Deputy-Director General for International Relations Division, at the Israeli Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology. Luf holds an M.A. in Political Science from the National Security College and the University of Haifa, M.B.A. in Business Administration and B.A. (with honours) in General History and Political Science from the University of Haifa. He is a certified Mediator by the Ministry of Justice and volunteers as a mediator in a Community Mediation Center in the city of Ramle.Host & Show InfoHost: Glenn J. NashenAbout 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 CSL volunteer 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 as Podcast 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.Featuring: Yair SzlakYair Szlak is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Federation CJA, a role he has held since 2018 after more than 15 years in senior leadership positions within the organization. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Yair is known as a skilled fundraiser and community builder. He has dedicated his career to strengthening Jewish life in Montreal and fostering a vibrant, resilient future for the community.Link: LinkedInReporter: Jordan StooplerJordan 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 Karen PayneBio: Karen Payne is a Strategic Advisor in Antisemitism Advocacy at Federation CJA. She began her career as a corporate lawyer, practicing for over a decade in both New York and Montreal. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Karen has long been active in community philanthropy, within Solomon Schechter Academy and as a dedicated member of Federation CJA's Women's Philanthropy. Driven by a deep commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening the Jewish community, Karen joined Federation CJA to lead efforts in advocacy, education and resilience-building. She works closely with CIJA and helps with the strategies in educating and supporting community, and initiatives addressing antisemitism. Karen collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to raise awareness, develop strategic responses, and implement impactful programs. Her unwavering dedication continues to inspire and empower the community in the ongoing fight against Jew-hatred.Emmanuel TrauBio: An attorney from Israel with a background in Law and Middle Eastern Studies, Emmanuel Trau also has a foundation in advanced traditional Jewish studies and serves as a Shaliach (Special Emissary) with Federation CJA. He leads high-impact advocacy and Jewish identity initiatives, delivering interactive workshops for students and diverse community cohorts to build lasting resilience and a deeper connection to Israel.Reporter: Dan Laxer from The SuburbanBio: Dan Laxer is a reporter with 30 years' experience in broadcast media and print journalism. He covers parts of the west end and the City of Montreal for The Suburban Newspaper. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook.Link: laxer@thesuburban.com.Podcast Website: FederationCJA.org/podcastPlease rate and review on podcast appContact the show: podcast@federationcja.orgFollow us on social media:X (formerly Twitter)InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.The Pulse of Montreal's Jewish Community.
Montreal is the gourmet capital of Canada, and the cookbook author and former restaurant critic Lesley Chesterman is an evangelist for the food culture of her hometown. For decades, she has been writing about what makes Montreal food great, from the bagels and smoked meat to the restaurants, markets, patisseries and cheese shops. Now, she wants you to cook like a local. We talk to her about her new book, A Montreal Cookbook: Recipes and Reflections From My Kitchen.
For a lot of students, graduation day is about celebrating the people who helped them get there: family, friends, teachers. But for Montreal engineering student, Victor Bal, one of the most important companions on that journey has been his service dog, Kopeck, who attended every single university class with him at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Victor is graduating this spring with a degree in mechanical engineering, and his story is shining a light on accessibility, neurodiversity, and the life-changing impact service animals can have. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Kenney
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster. The Habs lost game three of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes last night, 3-2 in overtime. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced new tax relief measures yesterday. Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard says the province needs to take some inspiration from Doug Ford. Shopkeepers are furious that St-Denis Street won’t be pedestrianized this summer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling Alberta’s separation push “a dangerous bluff.” A desperate Montrealer’s question on a popular web forum after waiting 16 hours in an ER with a blood clot: “What’s the longest people have waited in the emergency room in Montreal before seeing a doctor?”
Jessica Buckley, President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation in Canada Douglas Dixon, Canadian grandfather, former Montrealer, detained in Alligator Alcatraz Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Quebecois India Jade McCue, she’s a photographer, educator and the woman whose cruise to Bermuda was rebooked to St. John’s
Douglas Dixon, Canadian grandfather, former Montrealer, detained in Alligator Alcatraz Image:AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
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Elias Makos is joined by Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada. Over the weekend, a video went viral showing an interaction between a man and a police officer. The man was pulled over by police for having window tints suspected of being too dark. The video shows him verbally berating a female police officer with the most vile language imaginable. The Quebec Liberal Party and the Parti Quebecois are now tied in the polls. CBC reports on an 85 year old Montrealer is angry with the justice system after her scammer was only sentenced to 18 months of house arrest. If you are planning to go see the Habs at the Bell Centre before the end of the season, get ready to pay a fortune.
Montreal is the gourmet capital of Canada, and the cookbook author and former restaurant critic Lesley Chesterman is an evangelist for the food culture of her hometown. For decades, she has been writing about what makes Montreal food great, from the bagels and smoked meat to the restaurants, markets, patisseries and cheese shops. Now, she wants you to cook like a local.We talk to her about her new book, A Montreal Cookbook: Recipes and Reflections From My Kitchen.
More than 26,000 Canadians in Mexico have registered with Ottawa as violence continues to ripple across parts of the country following a major security operation that killed cartel leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.The unrest has been concentrated in Jalisco state, including Puerto Vallarta, a popular destination for Quebec snowbirds and tourists. Michael Zwonok is a former real estate agent who lived in Montreal for most of his life before relocating to Mexico 2 years ago; he spoke to Ken Connors. Photo Credit: AP Photo/Marco Ugarte
This episode originally aired on March 15, 2023. Montreal filmmaker Ezra Soiferman loves the winters in his native city so much, he's made a new film about them, called Montreal, Snowbec. It's a love letter to the season where the city is covered by nearly six feet of white stuff each year. In the film, Soiferman showcases the beauty of Place Ville Marie's searchlight, plus many Jewish winter scenes, including two Hasidic men walking through a snow covered lane, and the famous St. Viateur bagel bakery, in the snow. Soiferman feels Montrealers who spend winters in Florida or Arizona are missing out on the joys of the season, from watching snowplows clean the streets to driving by the white-capped iconic Orange Julep restaurant. Ezra Soiferman's film was released two weeks ago and is already getting people smiling, which was his aim. He joins North Star host Ellin Bessner—a former Montrealer—to compare notes and memories of potholes, driveway plastic car protectors and sledding on Mount Royal. What we talked about Watch Montreal, Snowbec for free on Ezra Soiferman's YouTube channel Read more about the filmmaker on his website Learn about Ezra Soiferman's previous films, in The CJN Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins
Roger Hilton, former Montrealer working as a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna. Image: Elizabeth Williams via AP
Funerals began Wednesday in Australia for some of the 15 Jewish victims of the Dec. 14 Bondi Beach massacre, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. The Chabad rabbi was shot at the popular Hanukkah candle-lighting festival near his synagogue during the terrorist attack by an ISIS-affiliated suspect. Among those who will be mourning is a former Ottawan, Michael Gencher, who now runs the Australian arm of the Jewish advocacy organization StandWithUs. Gencher was a close friend of the murdered rabbi and knew others who were killed. Gencher blames what happened squarely on the Australian government. He believes much more could have been done by the federal government over the last two years to crack down on escalating antisemitic hate, which included street protests and firebombings. Meanwhile, Jason Adessky, a former Montrealer, was near Bondi Beach with his children and their Canadian grandmother on Sunday to pick up Hanukkah treats. They nearly brought the family to the beachfront festivities, but decided against it because of the heat. Now Adessky is “trying not to think about the ‘what ifs'”. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner is joined by Jason Adessky and Michael Gencher to hear how the massacre has affected them personally, along with Australia's 117,000 other Jewish residents. Related links Read about how Canada's Jewish community is responding to the Australian terrorist attack, in The CJN. Watch the broadcast of the funeral for Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the Chabad emissary gunned down at his Hanukkah beach festival by ISIS-influenced terrorists on Bondi Beach on Dec. 14. Hear Canadian political leaders warn that our governments must do more to prevent a similar attack here, on The CJN's North Star podcast . Donate to help the victims' families in Australia with links on the Chabad of Bondi website. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here )
Elias Makos begins the week with guests Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. A powerful thunderstorm swept through Montreal on Sunday causing major disruptions across the city. A new Léger survey ranking happiness levels across Quebec shows Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures as the happiest city, with Montreal landing in 50th place. Verdun borough councillor Enrique Machado has resigned from Projet Montréal after making a derogatory comment comparing Venezuelans to Indigenous people on social media. Mark Carney has agreed to set up a conflict-of-interest screen with the Ethics Commissioner and will recuse himself from any discussions involving 103 different companies.
Elias Makos is joined by Anthony Koch, former national spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies and Akil Alleyne, reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program on The Big 5. A majority of Canadians no longer feel welcome in the United States, according to a new Léger poll. The survey, conducted in late June, found 53% of Canadians feel unwelcome, with trust in the US government at its lowest since Donald Trump’s first term. Another gambling-related scandal from the world of sports to tell you about. This time it’s from Major League Baseball. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid leave as the league investigates a suspicious level of betting surrounding two pitches made by the hurler this season. Montreal woman wins lottery and takes weekly payments over lump sum.
Le Château was a fashion fixture across shopping malls in Canada during its heyday in the 1970s and '80s. Founder Herschel Segal, a Montrealer who recently died, is credited with bringing bell-bottom jeans to the masses—and later helping to launch the David's Tea brand. Segal is one of the five prominent Canadian Jewish leaders we've lost since this spring, and whose larger-than-life achievements left a clear mark on the community. Today, we honour those men and women with another episode of our recurring podcast series, Honourable Menschen. Also in today's show: Larry Robbins, 94, known affectionately as “Zaidy Larry”, was one of the original founders of Toronto real estate development giant Great Gulf Homes. In his later years, he pivoted from putting up private homes to helping young people develop stronger ties with their Jewish identity. Elly Bollegraaf, of Ottawa, started life as a hidden child in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, before becoming a scientist and well-known Holocaust educator in Canada. David Attis rose to fame when he took on a notorious Holocaust denier who was a teacher in the school system of Moncton, New Brunswick. And Rabbi Mordechai Feuerstein, 78, spent many years as the spiritual leader of Vancouver's Orthodox Congregation Schara Tzedeck synagogue, maintaining close ties with the Reform Jews who once shared the building. On today's episode of Honourable Menschen on North Star (formerly The CJN Daily), host Ellin Bessner is joined by The CJN's obituary columnist, Heather Ringel, to share their personal encounters with these prominent community members. Related links Read about the life of philanthropist Larry Robbins in The CJN. How Elly Bollegraaf went from hidden Dutch child to Canadian scientist, in The CJN. Rabbi Mordechai Feuerstein of Vancouver built ties between his Orthodox Schara Tzedeck synagogue and local Reform Rabbi Philip Bregman, in The CJN. Why Moncton-native David Attis fought against an infamous Holocaust denier teacher, in The CJN. Herschel Segal came from Montreal garment industry royalty to found Le Chateau stores, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)
Dan Delmar, in for Elias Makos, is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS and Gabriel Retta, a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years on The Big 5. Montreal is celebrating Fête Nationale today with a full day of festivities. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire yesterday between Israel and Iran. The Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE) is calling for Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville to resign.
Dan Delmar, in for Elias, is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor and Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor on The Big 5. Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged all parties to return to negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Despite an ongoing extreme heatwave, most schools in Montreal, Laval, and other regions will remain open for the last day of classes. A Montrealer has joined the growing list of Canadians to win an NBA title as the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the NBA Championship
Sue Smith is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer who has been active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years. He is currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall. Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Michael Sabia, the current president of Hydro-Québec and a seasoned business and public sector leader, as Canada’s next Clerk of the Privy Council In preparation for the influx of tourists during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the City of Montreal launched a last-minute beautification blitz to hide unsightly construction zones Quebec has officially designated today June 12th as the province’s first-ever Buy Local Day
Trudie Mason is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years. He is currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal duty to consult Indigenous communities on major infrastructure projects does not amount to giving them veto power The Carney government is proposing sweeping immigration reforms aimed at streamlining the system and tightening border security Climate activists from the group Dernière génération Canada shut down Saint-Denis Street in Montreal for several hours on Tuesday Montreal is reworking its decades-old noise bylaw to better support cultural venues while respecting residents’ peace
Elias Makos kicks off the week with Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. The future of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montreal is uncertain as negotiations between the promoter (Octane, owned by Bell) and funding partners have stalled Montreal mayoral candidate Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who once served as federal parliamentary secretary for housing, is under scrutiny for illegally demanding a $2,850 security deposit and $175 cleaning fee from tenants both forbidden under Quebec’s Civil Code A group chat for over 1,400 aspiring medical students in Quebec - and some would say that number represents almost all the aspiring med students in the province - was taken over by anti-semitic, homophobic, misogynistic, and racist vitriol
Elias Makos ends the week with Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years. He is currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College. Yesterday, Radio-Canada broke the story that in their phone call on March 28, Donald Trump did indeed bring up Canada becoming the 51st state to Carney. But after that phone call, Carney claimed to journalists that Trump “respected Canada’s sovereignty.” We vote Monday. What’s the key ballot issue? The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel project will end up costing at least five times the original projection A Quebec Superior Court judge has overturned the province’s tuition hike for out-of-province students
Elias Makos is joined by Christina Chough, spanish teacher and chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College and Gabriel Retta a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years, currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City on The Big 5. Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to evade questions about his finances and conflicts of interest and it’s leading to some bizarre and contentious moments between him and the media. As Carney courts his home crowd in Europe, recent polling shows more and more Canadians open to the idea of joining the European Union. Airbnb Canada is urging Montreal’s city council to reject new regulations that would limit short-term rentals to the summer months.
Send us a textIm Dezember 2022 wurde Sofiane Licir auf einem Air-France-Flug von Houston nach Paris schwer verletzt, als sein Business-Class-Sitz während eines abrupt abgebrochenen Starts von den Schienen löste. Der Vorfall schleuderte ihn in die harte Sitzschale und den Bildschirm, wodurch er bleibende Schäden erlitt.Licir verklagt Air France gemäß Artikel 17 des Montrealer Übereinkommens, das Airlines für Verletzungen bei internationalen Flügen haftbar macht. Obwohl die Entschädigung normalerweise auf ca. 172.000 USD (128.821 Sonderziehungsrechte) begrenzt ist, fordert Licir, diese Obergrenze aufzuheben. Der Grund: Er wirft Air France grobe Fahrlässigkeit vor, da der Sitz und andere Business-Class-Sitze der A350-Flotte bereits bekannte Defekte hatten.Air France hat sich noch nicht öffentlich geäußert, aber der Fall könnte wegweisend für künftige Haftungsfragen im Luftverkehr werden.#AirFrance #Flugunfall #MontrealÜbereinkommen #Flugsicherheit #Luftfahrt #BusinessClass #Reiserecht #LuftverkehrFrage des Tages: Wie findet ihr die Beschwerde des Fluggastes bei United? Wie seht ihr die Klage des Air France Passagiers?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV02:14 Lufthansa streicht weitere innerdeutsche Strecke04:28 Blinde Passagierin fliegt auf Klo mit07:28 Air Europa hat mit Air France-KLM neuen Interessenten09:36 Vielflieger findet es doof wenn Crew sich wegen zu erwartenden Turbulenzen hinsetzen und dann nichts passiert14:08 Air France Passagier fliegt mit Business Sitz in den Monitor18:18 EU261 und UK261 Fallen20:50 Frage des TagesTake-OFF 29.11.2024 – Folge 264-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten
Elias Makos is joined by Gabriel Retta, a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and Sterling Downey, City councillor for the Desmarchais-Crawford district in the borough of Verdun. Valérie Plante announced yesterday that she would not be seeking re-election. Drama on Parliament Hill on Wednesday as a group of two dozen Liberal MPs called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down by Monday. The Trudeau government will lower the number of permanent immigrants it allows into the country by at least 20 per cent from its previous target of about 500,000.
Send us a textAb dem 28. Dezember 2024 müssen Fluggesellschaften höhere Entschädigungen für Schäden an Personen, Gepäck oder Fracht leisten. Laut dem Montrealer Übereinkommen werden die Haftungsgrenzen alle fünf Jahre an die Inflation angepasst. Bei Todesfällen steigt die Entschädigung um 17 % auf rund 187.000 Euro, während bei verlorenem oder zerstörtem Gepäck bis zu 1.868 Euro gezahlt werden können.#ICAO #Flugrechte #Passagierschutz #Gepäck #Fluggesellschaften #EntschädigungFrage des Tages: Würdet ihr den VIP Schalter in Wien nutzen? Findet ihr die Haftungsgrenzen der Fluggesellschaften angemessen?00:00 Willkommen zu Frequent Traveller TV02:12 Flughafen Hamburg stürzt ab - CDU warnt05:22 Austrian Airlines bietet VIP Schalter Check in an 99 Euro08:56 Lufthansa A321 rejected Take off12:22 Lufthansa A319 Probleme mit der Geschwindigkeitsanzeige17:40 ICAO hebt Haftungsgrenzen der Fluggesellschaften an20:16 Accor ALL doppelte Punkte Promotion21:20 Frage des TagesTake-OFF 23.10.2024 – Folge 238-2024Stammtisch Termine: https://FQTWorld.as.me/meetupKanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyWcZxP3MpuQ54foJ_IsgQ/joinHier geht es zu eurem kostenlosen Consulting Link - https://FTCircle.as.me/Damit Du von unserem Wissen profitieren kannst, kannst du ein mindestens 60 minütiges und vor allem auf dich zugeschnittenes Punkte, Meilen, Status Coaching buchen. Nach dem Call bekommst du ein Jahr Zugang zu dieser Gruppe und zahlst so nur 10 Euro pro Monat und kannst sofort profitieren. Hier ist nun der Link zu deinem neuen Punkte, Meilen und Status Deals.MY SOCIALSWhatsApp - https://wa.me/message/54V7X7VO3WOVF1FACEBOOK | Lars F Corsten - https://www.facebook.com/LFCorsten/FACEBOOK | FQT.TV - https://www.facebook.com/FQTTVFACEBOOK | FTCircle - https://www.facebook.com/FTCircleTWITTER | Lars F Corsten - https://twitter.com/LFCorstenINSTAGRAM | Lars F Corsten - https://www.instagram.com/lfcorsten/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfcorsten/Clubhouse - @LFCorsten
How many years have you been at your job?
Would You Rather... Camping or Hotel?
...or NOT wearing like with this Montrealer! =o
It hurts so much, but you laugh through the tears! =D
Jay and Sharon had a visit from celebrity chef Chuck Hughes who has a new book out: Chuck's Home Cooking.
Would You Rather be the driver or the passenger?
What's YOUR tattoo's story?
**Guitar God alert!**
and won some CF Montreal tickets for playing along with us!
#theyloveus =)
and this Montrealer gets right to the point.
!!SEASON 3 PREMIERE!! Captain Glenn from BELOW DECK:SAILING YACHT!! With over 250k followers on IG Captain Glenn Shepard, a Montrealer, is without question the most famous Canadian sailor on earth. He is the star of the wildly popular and highly entertaining Bravo reality series Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Captain Glenn gets into detail about the famous scene of running the transom 177 ft super yacht onto a cement dock in Croatia, he confirmed that he would be in the cast of an upcoming season 5 and he expressed how closely he follows SailGP Canada and would love to get a ride with Phil and the gang someday! Now in its 4th season The show follows the trials and tribulations of Captain Sheppard and his crew as they go through a series of charters aboard the superyacht Parsival 3. Captain Glenn thanks for being on
In this captivating episode of "Invest In Yourself: the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," host Phil Better dives into an engaging conversation with Sherri Langburt, the CEO and founder of BabbleBox. Discover how Sherri became a trailblazer in influencer marketing and pioneered the innovative social media solutions that led to the success of BabbleBox. Listeners gain insights into Sherri's humble beginnings, her unique journey of stumbling into influencer marketing, and the evolution of her entrepreneurial pursuits. From her experiences with team management to being honored as one of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies, Sherri candidly shares her personal and professional highlights. Tune in to uncover Sherri's valuable advice for entrepreneurs and learn about the fascinating world of influencer marketing, as she offers compelling tips for businesses looking to leverage influencer campaigns. Don't miss this episode as Sherri Langburt's entrepreneurial journey and candid insights inspire and empower aspiring digital entrepreneurs to invest in themselves and embrace the opportunities in influencer marketing.
Public washrooms are few and far between in Canada. When nature calls, it's often a scramble to find a coffee shop or mall restroom that's accessible. In Montreal this is certainly the case, but it wasn't always so. The city used to boast a decent network of public washrooms, constructed before the Second World War. Where did they go? And why, to this day, do we have so few public washrooms in Canada? On this week's Storylines, CBC Montreal's Ainslie MacLellan uncovers the answers.This episode is from the CBC Podcast Good Question, Montreal where every week Ainslie MacLellan takes a question about Montreal from a Montrealer, and then does whatever it takes to answer the question. Reported by Ainslie MacLellan. Produced by Sara Dubreuil. Story Editing by Craig DessonStorylines is part of the CBC Audio Doc Unit
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Red Wings forward Joe Veleno joins Tony Marinaro to discuss what Habs fans can expect from Gustav Lindstrom, the toughest matchups in the NHL, the incident at the World Championship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices