Best Toronto Pride Podcasts (2024)

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‘Hate has been given a free rein in our streets’: Hear highlights from Toronto's Pride of Israel solidarity rally 24:15

11d ago24:15

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With the synagogue’s shattered front glass windows still boarded up with plywood sheets and an emergency fundraiser underway to repair the damage, Toronto’s century-old Pride of Israel congregation opened its doors to host a large community solidarity rally on the evening of July 31.More than a dozen federal, provincial and municipal politicians, a…

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These JNF Canada donors are split about the embattled charity’s future 24:15

34m ago24:15

24:15

When news broke of the Jewish National Fund of Canada losing its charitable status on Aug. 10, the move meant the Canada Revenue Agency also stripped the venerable Jewish charity of its ability to issue tax receipts to donors. This poses a serious challenge to the historic Zionist fundraising organization–which received $20.2 million in donations i…

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JNF Canada CEO Lance Davis blasts CRA after charitable status revoked 29:26

1h ago29:26

29:26

The CEO of the embattled Jewish National Fund of Canada, Lance Davis, insists he is now “running a very tight ship” in the wake of the Canada Revenue Agency’s recent decision to strip the historic Zionist fundraising organization of its charitable status. Davis, who became JNF Canada’s CEO in 2017, maintains that many of the government's longstandi…

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Episode 45: Paghahanda (Preparation) part 1 27:43

24m ago27:43

27:43

Paghahanda (Preparation) part 1 - On Mari's discussion with Cornelius before her homecoming; another letter from Dooley, this time addressed to Mari; and the aftermath of Murphy's actions during the Bolden incident. And inbetween all this: preparing for the holidays. - Content Warnings: Post breakup conflict, references to self hatred and self-este…

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Three arrested after Jewish senior attacked Sunday at pro-Israel rally in Toronto 20:29

7d ago20:29

20:29

Toronto police have arrested and charged three people—including two pro-Israel protesters—in connection with a violent incident at a weekly community rally in Toronto that saw an 88-year-old Jewish volunteer beaten and thrown to the ground. It happened on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the event held on Bathurst Street at Sheppard Avenue West. Video from the …

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Around The Nest: Without Further McAdoo 56:14

1h ago56:14

56:14

On this episode of Around The Nest, the Toronto Blue Jays minor league podcast, host Tyler Zickel checks in on double-A New Hampshire and low-A Dunedin coming out of the roster upheavals after the trade deadline and speaks with Altoona Curve broadcaster Jon Mozes about Charles McAdoo, the return for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Broadcaster Chris Jared is th…

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What It's Like Living With HIV ft. Myles Sexton 1:03:09

8d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

The AIDS epidemic. There's a fierce stigma that still lingers, and the raw, real-life experiences of those living with HIV are often portrayed negatively. Our fabulous guest, Myles Sexton—a queer fashion nomad and HIV activist—shares their powerful journey, slaying myths and spreading love. From dating advice to radical vulnerability, this episode …

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Did Jewish summer camps do enough to support kids' mental health this summer? 19:01

9d ago19:01

19:01

As Jewish overnight camps' summer 2024 sessions come to a close this week across most of Canada, several camp communities in Ontario have had to deal with sudden tragedies: the unexpected death of a councillor at one camp, and an accident at a different camp that took the lives of several cleaning employees. In each case, camp directors quickly cal…

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JNF Canada ‘blindsided’ after Ottawa fully revokes charity status. What’s next? 23:52

13d ago23:52

23:52

The official revocation notice of the Jewish National Fund of Canada’s charity status, published in the Canada Gazette on Aug. 10, caught many by surprise—especially JNF officials themselves. Lance Davis, CEO of JNF Canada, says the venerable Jewish charity was “blindsided” by the Canada Revenue Agency’s move because it came so quickly, despite eff…

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From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7 24:38

1d ago24:38

24:38

On the night of Aug. 12, Jews around the world will mark the holiday of Tisha b’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av. It's considered the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. On this date, it's believed the First Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. And nearly 500 years later, Roman Emperor Titus and his legions des…

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Episode 44: Tula (Poem) 25:35

9d ago25:35

25:35

Tula (Poem) - Mari calls DJ and gets an old DJ In The Dark episode where they talk about an old rhyme turned sleepover urban legend, which they played when they were a kid. "You see him, right behind you. Burning, like his last moments. In the legend, he had bright blue eyes, but you could see the fire melt them right out of his skull." - Content W…

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Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC? 19:19

4d ago19:19

19:19

On July 25, the London Police Service picked up a very upset Darlene Zaifman-Guslits by her arms and legs, and carried her away from the front door of the Jewish Community Centre. The London resident had just been issued a trespass notice for refusing to leave the building where her community was hosting a speech by Conservative party leader Pierre…

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After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community 27:13

6d ago27:13

27:13

Sharon Chodirker and Chaim Bell consider themselves lucky: they were among the tens of thousands of tourists and residents in Jasper who were evacuated from the forest fires that devoured a third of the buildings in the iconic Rocky Mountain resort town on July 24. The Toronto couple, who were on a hiking trip, managed to escape Jasper while smoke …

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A Druze IDF veteran reflects on Oct. 7—and fears for the future of his community 32:36

7d ago32:36

32:36

Nohad Mansour, a 22-year-old combat veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, is keeping a close eye on developments back home in Israel—especially his native Druze village of Isfiya, overlooking Haifa. With the prospect of an imminent Iranian-led attack on Israel this week, the region, close to the Lebanese border, is a likely target for Hezbollah. Hi…

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Episode 43: Uwian (Homecoming) 22:48

19d ago22:48

22:48

Uwian (Homecoming) Richard Henry reveals more about the Benefactor's nature. Mari goes home and calls Nanay, recounting her reunion with her friends. She then calls a second time, when Dooley sends a letter, along with an inscrutable message from an "old friend". - Content Warnings: Mentions of murder, lies (Content Warning for post-episode Gaza up…

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What Does It Mean To Be Non-Binary? 52:09

12d ago52:09

52:09

Society loves boxes, but what if they don’t fit? Dive into the fabulous world of non-binary identities! Featuring Heath V. Salazar, aka "Gay Jesus," and Halal Bae from Canada’s Drag Race, we explore gender beyond the binary, tackle misconceptions, and celebrate the joy of being non-binary. Whether you're new to the concept or living it, this episod…

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A Hezbollah rocket put this Canadian IDF soldier in intensive care. His parents are asking for prayers 17:32

14d ago17:32

17:32

When the Israel Defense Forces announced on July 24 that one of their soldiers was badly wounded by Hezbollah rocket fire aimed at an army base in Northern Israel, they didn't disclose the young man's identity. But his parents want the Jewish community to know. Just before they flew to be with him at his hospital bedside, the parents of Ben Brown, …

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Canada's kosher meat packers won in federal court. How will this affect the Jewish community? 24:00

15d ago24:00

24:00

Last week, the Federal Court of Canada sided with Jewish communities in Montreal and Toronto in their dispute with the federal government over new biological guidelines covering how cows are slaughtered. On July 24, the judge granted kosher meat producers a temporary injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of new guidelines that are aimed a…

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This CUPE member is suing one of Canada’s biggest unions over systemic antisemitism 22:19

19d ago22:19

22:19

On Oct. 8, 2023, one day after the Hamas terror attack on Israel, Fred Hahn—the president of Ontario’s chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)—wrote a tweet on his social media account: “I’m thankful for the power of workers, the power of resistance around the globe. Because #Resistance is fruitful and no matter what some might say…

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The ICJ called Israel’s 57-year military rule of Palestinian land ‘illegal’. What happens next? 22:31

21d ago22:31

22:31

On July 19, the International Court of Justice in The Hague demanded Israel leave the disputed territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, after occupying them since 1967. The UN’s high court also instructed Israel to repay Palestinian residents an untold sum for taking natural resources, segregating the Palestinians, forcing Palestinian famil…

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After Fredericton's pride parade was led by pro-Palestinian activists, local Jews worry about their place in the city 25:49

22d ago25:49

25:49

Fredericton's annual LGBTQ pride parade wound its way through the New Brunswick capital on July 21—with the Fredericton Palestine Solidarity group leading the event as grand marshals. The march went ahead despite the mayor and provincial lieutenant-governor pulling out due to the event's distinctly political tone. Local Jewish leaders and groups, m…

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Episode 42: Pagsamantalahan (Exploit) 34:33

22d ago34:33

34:33

Pagsamantalahan (Exploit) Mari speaks with Cornelius, and discovers more about the Benefactor than she could have ever imagined; when Cornelius shares his information, and his captive tells a story. - Content Warnings: Betrayal, murder, beheading, gore, body horror, lies Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul, Reg Geli, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa…

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What Is The REAL Sex Worker Experience? ft. Jenna of Maggies 38:10

26d ago38:10

38:10

From indoor vs. outdoor work to the Nordic model’s pitfalls, we deep dive into the real sex worker experience. Discover why sex work is a queer issue and how allyship can transform lives. We explore what sex workers truly need from the law and society. Tune in for an enlightening, candid, and a bit cheeky conversation that shatters myths and celebr…

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Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem 27:38

26d ago27:38

27:38

Six months have passed since the president of Harvard University was forced to resign after she refused to sanction pro-Palestinian protesters. Claudine Gay was one of several university leaders who came under fire at a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., last December during an investigation into how America’s Ivy League schools were failin…

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‘We are going to fight back’: Windsor Jews rally against UWindsor’s concession to pro-Palestinian students 24:07

1M ago24:07

24:07

The head of Windsor’s Jewish community, Stephen Cheifetz, is calling in the big guns to fight back “significantly” against the University of Windsor, which agreed last week to accept a list of demands by its pro-Palestinian tent encampment protesters. In exchange, the protesters agreed to take down their two-month-old tent city peacefully.The July …

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Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy wants to fight the information war in Canada 21:56

1M ago21:56

21:56

On the weekend, the IDF announced its forces had targeted a zone in the Khan Younis area of Gaza where the senior Hamas mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack had been hiding. Initial reports said the attack aimed to take out Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ military chief. International condemnation was quick to blame Israel for dozens of civilians killed in th…

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Around The Nest: Second Half Refresher 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

The second half of the Minor League Baseball season seemed to have just started and teams are getting ready to put their feet up for a breather as they enter All-Star Game weekend. With the trade deadline coming soon after, the Blue Jays' minor league broadcasters are gearing up for various roster machinations that could affect their teams. The epi…

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When a craft market in Saskatoon banned Zionists, these Jewish parents decided to fight back 24:04

1M ago24:04

24:04

At the end of June, a queer artist group's craft market was scheduled to celebrate Pride Month in Saskatoon with an event called Cheers for Queers. The organizers declared support for Palestine, later laying down an umbrella ban on Zionists. Jews could come, they said—just not Zionist ones. That's when a local parent recalled an interview they'd he…

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It's time for French Jews—and Jews in the Diaspora—to come live in Israel, says MK Sharren Haskel 24:59

1M ago24:59

24:59

A few days ago, Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel, who was born in Canada, made headlines when she said her 88-year-old grandmother, who lives outside of Paris, had been badly beaten by two Arab suspects who noticed the visibly Jewish elderly woman wearing a Star of David necklace. The alleged attack is part of a series of antisemitic violence …

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Anthony Housefather is the federal government’s new special adviser on antisemitism. What now? 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Montreal-area Liberal MP Anthony Housefather said he is grateful to have been officially appointed on Friday July 5 as a special advisor to the Prime Minister and cabinet on relations with Canada's Jewish community, and on antisemitism. Housefather's new title also comes with a budget for travel, and to hire one extra staffer to help with the pile …

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Episode 41: Danny Boy (Pride 2024) 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Danny Boy (Pride Episode 2024) - Other Mari recounts the story of a young urchin girl named Flo, who lived in 1900s Toronto and was deathly afraid of Sauvard - leader of the Elders - after he took her friend and sacrificed him to create the first Foci. On DJ in the Dark, an ordinary trans barista named Danny Boyd tells the story of how the Old Man …

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Are You Straight Or Is It Compulsory Heterosexuality? ft. Tyra Blizzard 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Are we seeking male validation or is it all just comp-het? Unpack compulsory heterosexuality with Tyra Blizzard, the dynamic author and pro basketball player. We’ll explore queering relationships, smashing societal expectations, and Tyra’s own journey beyond the binary. Tune in and start deprogramming your comphet through an insightful talk into th…

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How Kitchener-Waterloo's own Walk for Israel drew a huge crowd—and no protesters 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

An estimated 500 people turned out on Sunday, June 23, to march through the streets of Kitchener, Ont., carrying Israeli flags and raising funds to help victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent war. The number might not sound like a lot, but to organizer Jeff Budd—whose family has sponsored this Walk for Israel for generations, a…

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‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner 15:06

2M ago15:06

15:06

Birju Dattani is a Canadian human rights lawyer who worked in the Yukon and his home province of Alberta before being catapulted into the highest-profile human rights job in the country a few weeks ago. In mid-June, Canada’s justice minster announced Dattani’s appointment for a five-year term as chief commissioner at the federal human rights watchd…

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Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Canada Day is usually a holiday of patriotism and pride. But this year, nine months after Oct. 7 sparked new waves of antisemitism across the country, many Jewish Canadians continue to feel isolated, vulnerable and anxious. It seems like every few weeks, a new synagogue is attacked or vandalized; Jewish and Israeli children are being routinely bull…

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Episode 112: GSP In The Mix: Turn Festival Pride (San Diego) 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

GSP In The Mix: Turn Festival Pride (San Diego)

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Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

Author Robert Rotenberg never imagined that his newest police crime novel, written against the backdrop of European fascism, would come out at the same time that far-right political leaders are sweeping into office across the continent. Nor did he plan that What We Buried would be published in the aftermath of one of the most embarrassing moments i…

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HI NAY - Official Recap - ACT 3 - part 3 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

This recap covers Hi Nay Act 3 part 3, episodes 35.1-40 of Hi Nay's first season. This arc tackles revelations about Hi Nay's main cast and relationships, as well as the uncovering of many Elder secrets through the Journalist's Book of Elders. Lies, confrontations, and surprise! Hi Nay is a love story. We'll be posting the full "Story So Far" to ou…

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Two years ago this week El Al said it was shuttering direct service to Canada. Will it return? 19:31

2M ago19:31

19:31

Like the Taylor Swift song about her ex-boyfriend, El Al airlines is likely “never, ever, getting back together” with Canada, at least not in the form of direct non-stop El Al flights with the Star of David logo on its planes. Two years ago on June 21, 2022 the Israeli carrier announced it was shuttering direct service to Toronto. After 40 years of…

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HI NAY - Official Recap - ACT 3 - part 2 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Hi Nay's been running a while, and it's pretty plot heavy! So we cooked up this official "story so far" recap to help people remember things without needing to relisten to every episode (though we're grateful to everyone who does that anyway). This recap covers Hi Nay Act 2 part 2, episodes 32-35 of Hi Nay's first season. Here we learn about Cliffo…

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Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

An Ontario court judge is expected to rule as early as this week on whether the seven-week-old pro-Palestinian tent city at the University of Toronto will be allowed to remain, or whether it must be dismantled immediately—with police help, if necessary. Lawyers for the university were in court last week arguing the encampment is illegal and has don…

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Is It Too Late To Come Out? ft. Ralph & Eva Bloom 50:21

2M ago50:21

50:21

Coming out later in life can be both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. We dive into this journey with our fabulous guests, queer sex educator Eva Bloom and Toronto’s own sapphic pop diva, Ralph! From battling imposter syndrome to navigating intense first loves, we'll cover it all. Whether you're a "late bloomer" or simply queer-curious, this episode…

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Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

Rising, the new children’s book by award-winning Canadian author Sidura Ludwig, tells the story of a Jewish child and their mother preparing homemade challah bread for Shabbat. Ludwig wrote the story four years ago, during the pandemic lockdown, when she found solace in the weekly ritual of challah-making during those uncertain times.Now, releasing…

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HI NAY Episode Preview, BEFORE THE TONE and PINOY MONSTER LOVER Promos 8:28

2M ago8:28

8:28

Before the Tone. Queer science fiction horror. Coming to your podcatcher on May 6, 2024. Find details and updates on KnaveOfHearts.com and KnaveOfHeartsAD on Twitter and Tumblr. Disclaimer: All things are exactly as they appear to be. Transcript for this promo can be found here - The Pinoy Monster Lover Anthology: After Dark is a queer and trans po…

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Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

It’s been more than two weeks since an unknown suspect set fire to the front doors of Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck synagogue on May 30, while people were inside attending a late-night meeting. A passerby saw the flames and called it in, while a shul member used his jacket to douse the flames.No one was hurt, but the incident left one of the building’…

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'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians 22:44

2M ago22:44

22:44

Since Oct. 8, Hezbollah—the Iranian-backed Shia militia in southern Lebanon—has launched thousands of rockets into northern Israeli communities, including Metula and Kiryat Shmona, which for decades have been financially supported by Canada's Jewish community. But Israeli air strikes that killed a senior Hezbollah commander last week have escalated…

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HI NAY - Official Recap - ACT 3 - part 1 33:04

2M ago33:04

33:04

Hi Nay's been running a while, and it's pretty plot heavy! So we cooked up this official "story so far" recap to help people remember things without needing to relisten to every episode (though we're grateful to everyone who does that anyway). This recap covers Hi Nay Act 2 part 2, episodes 27-31 of Hi Nay's first season. Don't forget to catch the …

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Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why 23:03

3M ago23:03

23:03

Alexandria Fanjoy Silver enjoys being a proud and loud advocate for Toronto's Jewish community, even though she only became an "official" Jew in 2009. Her parents brought her up as a member of the Anglican Church; yet, while growing up, she always felt an "obsession" and a pull towards Judaism. And so, as a university student in 2007, after visitin…

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‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel 23:54

3M ago23:54

23:54

Ellin Bessner, host of The CJN Daily _podcast, was admittedly nervous ahead of Sunday’s 55th annual Walk with Israel, held by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. For weeks, pro-Palestinian protest groups in the city had been threatening to disrupt the important Jewish solidarity march—the first one since the deadly Hamas attack on Oct. 7.It was stun…

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Around The Nest: Turning The Corner 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

Around The Nest is the Blue Jays’ minor league podcast where the broadcasters from single-A all the way up to triple-A get together to talk about the performances of Blue Jays minor leaguers in the past two weeks. Pat Malacaro (AAA Buffalo Bisons) reported on his team’s tough run of injuries, Nathan Lukes is doing everything well, Riley Tirotta’s p…

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