Books & Authors
Novel explores how small decisions have big impacts
CJN managing editor Joe Serge reviews Guy Gavriel Kay's latest tome.
Arts & Entertainment
Painted Bird brings its klezmer punk sound to Toronto
Ruth Schweitzer interviews musician Daniel Kahn about his klezmer band, Kahn and the Painted Bird.
Why an African children’s choir is singing in Hebrew
Michael Fraiman looks at the Sawuti Children's Choir ahead of their Canadian tour.
Labour dispute threatens return of ‘Shtisel’ for 3rd season
A labour dispute is threatening the much-heralded return of Shtisel, the Israeli show about haredi Jews that became a surprise hit on Netflix.
Travel
Godfrey: Filling in the empty spaces of a mother’s life
Rena Godfrey writes about her and her husband's journey to discover more about her mother in-law, a Holocaust survivor.
Stopnicki: My return to La Paz for my niece’s wedding
Roberto Stopnicki writes about his recent travels to La Paz, Bolivia, a place where he has extensive family history.
Sports
Canadian Jews are more accomplished at sport than you’d think
Contrary to the stereotype about Jews being a bookish lot, there have been plenty of elite Jewish athletes, including many produced right here in Canada. In this week's cover story, Paul Lungen highlights some of the best stars on ice, in court, and on track.
We are the champions: A list of the best Jewish athletes
Whether it’s on the track, in a ring, on a tennis court or on a baseball diamond, Jews have competed against the best of the best. In this article, Paul Lungen lists the athletes that have been at the top of their sport.
Menschwarmers: The Tale of Team Israel
In the latest podcast episode of the Menschwarmers, Gabe and Jamie are joined by baseball journalist Jonathan Mayo to discuss the documentary, Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.
Menschwarmers: Can the anti-Semitism of English soccer be cured?
Why are Tottenham Hotspur fans known as the Yid Army?
