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Realtor interviews business Allow me to introduce myself as Jacqueline Watson, a Realtor in the Toronto/GTA area. However, my expertise extends beyond real estate. I am also a Mediator specializing in Labour Relations. My passion lies in more than just selling homes; I strive to transform lives and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom through home ownership. In addition to my real estate endeavors, I am building a thriving community through my podcast, Elementary. This platform a ...
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You can feel great and Peggy will show you how! Peggy speaks about personal transformation, mental health, psychedelics and all things related to self-actualization. She tried everything she is talking about and candidly shares her experience so you can speed-up and augment your transformation process.A former banker and venture capitalist, Peggy spent twenty years in the financial services and technology industries, as an executive, investor, board member and entrepreneur.In 2022, her decad ...
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Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
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The key to successful leadership is the capacity to be a dedicated servant. Although I've been a businessman, a parliamentarian, a community leader and volunteer, husband, father and a grandfather, through it all I have been a servant. I talk about these experiences in my memoir, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair". And in this podcast we feature conversations with a who’s who of successful leaders, and learn how they achieved what they did by being authentic servants. These stories mig ...
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This podcast discusses social hiring practices, corporate citizenship, Canadian Labour law, disability and inclusion and hiring for diversity
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Did Jewish summer camps do enough to support kids' mental health this summer?
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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?
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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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Following Your Passion: Anne Chikahisa’s Journey from Corporate to Crafting Healing Jewelry
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine leaving behind a lucrative corporate career to pursue a passion that feeds your soul. That’s exactly what Anne Chikahisa did, and her story is nothing short of inspiring. This episode features an intimate conversation with Anne, a brilliant metalsmith and jewelry designer from Seattle, who opens up about her bold tra…
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From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7
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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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Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?
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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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✨A Journey to Unshakable Self-Worth: How to Shift from Comparison to Confidence
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Discover the Power of Self-Worth in Transforming Your Life Complimenting one seemed to take something away from another. It felt like we were operating in a zero-sum game where complimenting one means criticizing another. We’ve all felt that sting when a friend or coworker gets complimented, whether they are present or not. In response, I often see…
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After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community
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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
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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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‘Hate has been given a free rein in our streets’: Hear highlights from Toronto's Pride of Israel solidarity rally
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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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🌞 Summer Bliss: 7 Tips to an Amazing Fall! 🍂
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Summer is sizzling, and as you soak up the sun, let's also lay the groundwork for an awesome autumn. This season is all about rejuvenation, exploration, and setting the stage for a vibrant and successful autumn. Here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of your summer for a fall that's all fireworks and pumpkin spice. 🥾1. Embrace the Outdoors 🍉…
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A Hezbollah rocket put this Canadian IDF soldier in intensive care. His parents are asking for prayers
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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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Gray is the New Gold: How Aging Populations are Reshaping Real Estate"with Jacqueline Watson
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Send us a Text Message. What if the future of Toronto's real estate market is being shaped by its aging population? Spoiler alert: It is, and the impact is monumental! Join me, Jacqueline Watson, on Elementary as we unravel how the growing demographic of individuals aged 65 and older—projected to rise from 18% to 25% by 2036—will redefine housing t…
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Canada's kosher meat packers won in federal court. How will this affect the Jewish community?
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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
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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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🚀Why Holistic Growth Transforms Your Life Beyond Traditional Mind-Focused Practices
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Unlock Your Full Potential: Embrace a Body-Mind-Spirit 360 Approach I have been a personal development enthusiast (some might say addict) for more than 25 years and this is something I wished I had learnt earlier: to be successful, really successful you have to enroll your mind, for sure, but also your body and your spirit. Here’s why a Body-Mind-S…
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Unlocking Market Dynamics: Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyer Strategies, and Financial Planning Insights with Mani Nadjafi
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Send us a Text Message. Curious about how a small shift in mortgage rates can reshape the entire housing market? Join us as we chat with Mani Nadjafi @mortgage.mani from North Power Mortgages Inc. to uncover the implications of the Bank of Canada's anticipated 0.25% rate drop. Mani unpacks the ripple effect of this change on buyer confidence and ma…
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The ICJ called Israel’s 57-year military rule of Palestinian land ‘illegal’. What happens next?
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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
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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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Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem
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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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🍄Presidential Microdosing: How The Microdose Diet Could Transform Biden and Trump
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With the elections looming in the U.S., I asked myself: what if Biden and Trump were following The Microdose Diet? How would the world benefit from having the President of the United States in an improved state? 💡Imagine a Leader with More Clarity, Compassion, and Focus—The Potential Impact of Psychedelic-Powered Personal and Professional Developme…
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‘We are going to fight back’: Windsor Jews rally against UWindsor’s concession to pro-Palestinian students
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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
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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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When a craft market in Saskatoon banned Zionists, these Jewish parents decided to fight back
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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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✨Unlocking Midlife Magic: Psychedelics and Menopause with Dr. Suzanne
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A couple of months ago I was introduced to the wonderful Dr. Suzanne, a leading physician specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and integrative medicine. I highly recommend you to watch or listen to this remarkable conversation with Dr. Suzanne. In this edition she shared her wealth of knowledge about menopause, women's health, and the evolving r…
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It's time for French Jews—and Jews in the Diaspora—to come live in Israel, says MK Sharren Haskel
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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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Securing Your Future: Estate Planning Essentials, Cottage Ownership Complexities, and Navigating GTA's Volatile Real Estate Markets
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Send us a Text Message. Could your financial future be at risk without a proper will? Join us as we uncover the essential steps for estate planning and why keeping your will updated is crucial through life's major milestones. Whether you're acquiring assets or starting a family, learn how these changes impact your estate planning. We also delve int…
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Anthony Housefather is the federal government’s new special adviser on antisemitism. What now?
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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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💡7 FAQs on Psychedelics: Your Ultimate Guide to Mindful Expansion
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Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment. Today, we’re diving into the world of psychedelics with our top 7 frequently asked questions. 🍄 1. What are Psychedelics? 🧠 2. How Do Psychedelics Work? 🌟 3. What Are the Benefits of Psychedelics? 🥋 4. Are Psychedelics Safe? 💊 5. What is Microdosing? 🛄 6. How Can I Start My Psychedelic Journey? ⚖️ 7…
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How Kitchener-Waterloo's own Walk for Israel drew a huge crowd—and no protesters
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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
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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
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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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Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today
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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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📚The 3 Best Books to Deal with Bullies & Narcissists - How to best handle the jerks in your life
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Books provide fabulous insights on topics we might not otherwise learn about. Understanding how to spot narcissists and narcissistic behaviors, as well as how to handle these bullies, is definitely a subject worth knowing more about. 🫢“It’s Not You” by Dr Ramani Durvasula This book is great to educate yourself on narcissism. - Love Bombing, - Death…
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10 Downsizing Myths debunked: Finding Freedom, Comfort, and Financial Ease in Smaller Spaces
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Send us a Text Message. Discover how downsizing can transform your life in unexpected ways! This episode unravels 10 pervasive myths surrounding downsizing, revealing how less space can actually lead to more freedom, comfort, and financial ease. Hear firsthand how downsizing isn't just for empty nesters but can be a smart choice for young professio…
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Two years ago this week El Al said it was shuttering direct service to Canada. Will it return?
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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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Will UofT’s encampment be allowed to stay up? An Ontario court is ruling soon—here’s what you should know
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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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Sidura Ludwig’s new children’s book about baking challah shares a recipe for turbulent times
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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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👩🦰Top 3 Reasons Women Microdose Psychedelics
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In recent years, microdosing psychedelics has surged in popularity, particularly among women seeking new pathways to wellness and personal growth. Below are the top 3 reasons women are increasingly turning to this practice: 😌 Reason Number 1: Enhanced Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that microdosing may help d…
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Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why
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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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Enhancing Home Value: 10 Simple, Impactful Renovations and Market-Savvy Strategies
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Send us a Text Message. What if addressing a few simple issues in your home could significantly boost its market value? Tune in as we unlock the secrets to quick and impactful home renovations that can make your property irresistible to potential buyers. From tackling unpleasant odours to the transformative power of fresh, neutral paint, we offer a…
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'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians
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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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🧝♀️What It Means To Be Human With Cam Leids - Psychedelics as a doorway to personal change
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#microdosing101 #happiness #spirituality Cam Leids is the host and creator of the Trip Sitting podcast focusing on exploring human consciousness and psychedelics. Cam also founded Conscious Retreats to help clients find and book the perfect retreat center for their plant medicine journey. 🧭The Journey to Trip Sitting 💡Insights from the Trip Sitting…
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Alexandria Fanjoy Silver converted to Judaism twice. For Shavuot, she explains why
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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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Downsizing Done Right: Maximizing Financial Benefits, Emotional Well-being, and Decluttering Tips with Jacqueline Watson
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to transform your financial future by downsizing your home? This week, I explore the myriad financial benefits of moving to a smaller or different type of home. We'll discuss various scenarios where downsizing makes sense, including the associated costs like breaking a mortgage early, and how to evaluate if it'…
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‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel
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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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Dr. Joe Schwarcz can’t stop debunking wellness gurus, antivaxxers and pseudoscience
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Montreal professor Joseph Schwarcz doesn’t actually have a medical degree, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a popular public figure in the Canadian media landscape as a reliable face of science.Schwarcz, 76, actually has a doctorate in chemistry from McGill University, where he has been based for more than four decades. In that time, he’s …
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😵 Top 3 Microdosing Mistakes You Might Be Doing
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Here are 3 of the most common mistakes I witnessed this weekend at the OpenMinds:Expo and what you can do about it if you had been caught in the same trap! 😵💫You Are Taking Too Much!! 📆You Don’t Have a Solid Regimen 😮 You Use Low Quality Products 😎 About The Microdose Diet I'm Peggy Van de Plassche, a former banker and VC with 20 years in financia…
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Former Israeli hostage Hagar Brodutch fears time is running out for the others still held in Gaza
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Hagar Brodutch, her husband Avichai and their three children are settling into their temporary home in Toronto for an extended vacation after a horrific ordeal. Hagar and the kids were among the most high-profile hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 by Hamas and released after 51 days, during a ceasefire deal in November 2023.Many Canadians followed the Br…
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Exploring Suburban Gems Amidst Urban Housing Challenges
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Send us a Text Message. Could the upcoming Bank of Canada announcement on June 5th be the game-changer you've been waiting for in the real estate market? Join us as we explore the implications of potential interest rate changes and what they mean for both buyers and sellers. Understand why attempting to time the market might not be the best strateg…
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How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen
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Just hours before Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 the Israeli film star Swell Ariel Or was in Canada as the guest of honour at an Israel Bonds fundraiser. The twenty-something actor was fresh off her breakout role in the Israeli historical family saga “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” which aired on Netflix in 2022. She portrayed Lun…
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