Episode 1 - Bar Lavy, Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Coordinator

Episode 3 - Dana Wylie star of Leonard Cohen & Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story

In Episode 3 of the Chai There! Podcast hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by Dana Wylie, star of the Stars and Stories Live Performance: Leonard Cohen & Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story Dana talk about what Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell mean to Canadians, how music touches us all, and what she would talk about had she the chance to sit and chat with Leonard and Joni, and more. For tickets visit https://www.starsandstorieslive.com/leonard-cohen-and-joni-mitchell [https://www.starsandstorieslive.com/leonard-cohen-and-joni-mitchell] It’s a look at a romantic and creative relationship never before explored on stage. What's coming up in your community? On May 30 & 31 The Stars & Stories Live production of “Leonard Cohen & Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story” will be in Calgary and Edmonton, tickets via ticketmaster https://www.starsandstorieslive.com/leonard-cohen-and-joni-mitchell [https://www.starsandstorieslive.com/leonard-cohen-and-joni-mitchell] Join Canadian Magen David Adom in Calgary on May 31 for their Stampede with Purpose Gala featuring keynote speaker Loay Alshareef, an update from Magen David Adom Chief of Staff Uri Shacham, entertainment and a delicious kosher dinner https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479 [https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479] On Monday June 1 Calgary Jewish Federation and the Paperny Family JCC are hosting “Choirs of the World” a free celebration of voices across cultures and generations https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/58813 [https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/58813] Na’amat Canada, Calgary presents an exclusive screening of the documentary “Marathon Mom” a story of courage, commitment and resilience. In support of School Supplies for Kids. Thursday June 4 https://naamat.com/blog?id=112 [https://naamat.com/blog?id=112] Sunday June 7 join the Edmonton Jewish Seniors Centre for the 6th annual Bagel Loop Walk/Run/Roll, with great raffle prizes, including a unique signed in Hebrew Zach Hyman jersey https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/bagel-loop-walk-run-roll-2026/ [https://www.jdicseniors.ca/event/bagel-loop-walk-run-roll-2026/] In Calgary Halpern Akiva Academy’s 80’s Retro Gala dinner is on June 7, honouring Marina and Yannai Segal https://halpernakiva.ca/gala/ [https://halpernakiva.ca/gala/] On June 9 Friends of JNF Canada, Calgary Chapter is hosting their annual Negev Gala featuring Lt. Col. (Retired) Jonathan Conricus, a Middle East Security Expert, in conversation with Kevin Libin, Executive Editor, Postmedia Network Inc. https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/CalgaryNegev2026/ [https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/CalgaryNegev2026/] Chai There! is a culturally Jewish podcast powered by AJN. For more news visit https://albertajewishnews.com/ [https://albertajewishnews.com/] For Chai There! visit https://chaithere.ca/ [https://chaithere.ca/] https://www.facebook.com/chaitherepod [https://www.facebook.com/chaitherepod] https://www.instagram.com/chaitherepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/chaitherepod/]

Episode 2 - Zelda Dean and Laura Shuler of Chai Life Productions YYC

In Episode 2 of the Chai There! Podcast hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar are joined by Director Zelda Dean and Co-Producer Laura Shuler of the Chai Life Productions theatre group out of Calgary, Alberta. Zelda and Laura discuss Jewish theatre, the revival of the Yiddish language, the challenges of bringing community theatre to life, and their new production "The Last Yiddish Speaker" which opens in Calgary at Temple B'nai Tikvah on May 20. For tickets visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-last-yiddish-speaker [https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-last-yiddish-speaker] What's coming up in your community? May is Jewish Heritage Month and the Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta is celebrating with an online exhibit of Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories https://jhssa.org/southern-alberta-jewish-family-histories/ [https://jhssa.org/southern-alberta-jewish-family-histories/] On May 17 a delegation of Israelis and Arabs from Sharaka will be in Calgary discussing “The new middle east: voices of the Abraham Accords and the importance of building bridges.” https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/59489 [https://jewishcalgary.crowdchange.co/59489] Opening May 20 at Temple B’nai Tikvah – Calgary’s Chai Life Theatre group is presenting “The Last Yiddish Speaker” The play runs until June 7. Visit ChaiLifeYYC.ca [http://ChaiLifeYYC.ca] for tickets On May 21 Calgary Beth Tzedec congregation is hosting a Shavuot dinner and Tikkun Leil with a broadcast from Sinai. https://bethtzedec.ca/event/erev-shavuot-dinner-and-tikkun-leil/ [https://bethtzedec.ca/event/erev-shavuot-dinner-and-tikkun-leil/] May 24 The Canadian Friends of JNF Edmonton Negev Gala will feature former Prime Minister Stephen Harper – in conversation with MP Shuv Majumdar https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/EDMnegev2026/ [https://www.friendsofjnfca.org/EDMnegev2026/] On May 27 in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month – the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta is presenting a Book Launch of their latest publication, “Leadership and Legacy: Notable Jewish Edmontonians” at Audreys Books on Jasper Avenue. Space is limited so please register. https://www.jahsena.ca/events/jahsena-book-launch-leadership-amp-legacy-notable-jewish-edmontonians [https://www.jahsena.ca/events/jahsena-book-launch-leadership-amp-legacy-notable-jewish-edmontonians] Join Canadian Magen David Adom in Calgary on May 31 for Stampede with Purpose Gala featuring keynote speaker Loay Alshareef, an update from Magen David Adom Chief of Staff Uri Shacham, entertainment and a delicious kosher dinner https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479 [https://cmdai.crowdchange.ca/128479] Chai There! is a culturally Jewish podcast powered by AJN. For more news visit https://albertajewishnews.com/ [https://albertajewishnews.com/] For Chai There! visit https://chaithere.ca/ [https://chaithere.ca/] https://www.facebook.com/chaitherepod [https://www.facebook.com/chaitherepod] https://www.instagram.com/chaitherepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/chaitherepod/]

Episode 1 - Bar Lavy, Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Coordinator

In episode 1 of the Chai There Podcast, hosts Addison Borhaven and David Sklar welcome Bar Lavy, the Coordinator of the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF). The EJFF is celebrating its 30th year, and Bar takes us through the film selection process, what makes this year's festival special, and how you can enjoy some great Jewish cinema this year! For more information on the EJFF you can read all about it at https://albertajewishnews.com/edmonton-jewish-film-festival-celebrates-30-years-of-stories-on-the-big-screen/ [https://albertajewishnews.com/edmonton-jewish-film-festival-celebrates-30-years-of-stories-on-the-big-screen/] and to purchase tickets visit: https://ejff2026.eventive.org/welcome [https://ejff2026.eventive.org/welcome] Chai There! is a culturally Jewish Podcast powered by AJN. Visit us at https://chaithere.ca/ [https://chaithere.ca/]