Newsmaker conversations from The Canadian Jewish News, hosted by Ellin Bessner, a veteran broadcaster, writer and journalist.
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North Star Conversations | Unlock Your Potential, Performance & Purpose
Will Polston | Business Strategist & Performance Coach
Join Will Polston, Business Strategist & Performance Coach, on North Star Conversations the go-to podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to unlock their potential, elevate their performance, and align their business and life with true purpose. Hosted by Will Polston bestselling author, entrepreneur, award winning business strategist and performance coach this weekly show blends solo episodes and in-depth conversations with world-class thinkers, founders, and change-makers from around th ...
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Two humans find themselves on a space adventure in this six part audiobook, from the writer of Thomas Was Alone and Subsurface Circular.
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hgkc in conversation with prominent business people about their experiences and challenges of strategy, innovation, leadership, employee engagement, and building a thriving business - even during difficult times.
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Weekly updates and debates on Minnesota’s news from the cold north of the iron range to the farm fields of southern Minnesota, message us to be featured on the show!
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Shatter imposter syndrome and step into your power as the goddess you truly are. This podcast celebrates women’s achievements while providing tools to recognize your inherent value and overcome self-doubt. Learn to love the authentic you—not just the version the world expects, but the magnificent woman you’re becoming.
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The North Star Podcast is a short-form podcast in which G. David Porter, founder of The Glue Revolution, discusses topics to help you be the glue that holds your company together, keep it focused on the North Star and allows you to have it all.
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A deep dive into the stories, habits, ideas, strategies and methods that drive fulfilled people and create enormous success for them. The guests are diverse, but they share profound similarities. They’re guided by purpose, live with intense joy, learn passionately, and see the world with a unique lens. Each episode lets us soak in their hard-earned wisdom and apply it to our lives. Guests include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Seth Godin, and Tyler Cowen.
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Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 65 What if your biggest failure was actually the doorway to your greatest success? In this inspiring episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire John Lee Dumas shares a candid story of a business idea that flopped in 2013—only to lead to his…
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Irwin Cotler still calling for action against Iran, after they plotted his assassination
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24:20On July 18, Jewish communities will mark the 31st anniversary of the AMIA terrorist bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in which Hezbollah, backed by Iran, murdered 85 people and wounded hundreds more at the city's Jewish Federation building. Until Oct. 7, 2023, the AMIA bombing had been the worst mass attack against Jews since the Holocaust. For I…
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Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244
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55:24Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bernoff, personal development legend and author of "Average Sucks," to explore his journey from hockey player to transform…
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‘Deeply disappointed’: An Iranian Canadian dissident reflects on the brief Israel-Iran war
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20:20It has been three weeks since a ceasefire on June 24 paused the brief war between Israel and Iran. As a recap of what happened: the Israel Defense Forces launched surprise air strikes on Iran’s nuclear bomb-making facilities and other targets. The Israeli government said Iran was weeks away from having working nuclear missiles, which officials say …
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'It's my gift to the world': Why this Canadian artist painted all 54 chapters of the Torah
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20:08When Sheila Nemtin Levine began painting, she didn't plan to fulfill the final commandment of the Torah: that every Jew should write their own Old Testament. But, since 2016, that's what ended up happening. She has painted 54 vibrant, mixed-media canvases—one for each chapter—each with a modern take on the ancient verses. They comprise her new art …
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Originally aired: April 2020 Episode Number: 15 & 16 Relentless positivity can quietly become a trap. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, CEO of SuperGenius® Ryan Pinnick unpacks the hidden harm in always trying to "stay positive"—especially when life gets messy. Instead, he introduces a deeper, more sustainable…
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Episode Highlight: The Daily Practice That Transforms Chaos Into Clarity - Dr. John Demartini
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Originally aired: November 2020 Episode Number: 58 Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a transformative discipline. In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, renowned human behaviour specialist Dr. John Demartini shares the deep personal philosophy behind his book The Gratitude Effect. He also reveals how tru…
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Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243
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1:18:09Martial Arts World Champion: The Real Reason You're Playing Life on Hard Mode! How Overcoming Bullying, Bankruptcy, & Self-Doubt Unlocks Confidence, Purpose & Happiness - Gordon Burcham | EP243 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with world champion martial artist, entrepreneur, and coach Gordon Burcham to explore his powerful journey from be…
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Not in Heaven: Legacy Jewish institutions are pivoting to meet the moment. But do we even still need them?
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42:34The North Star team is taking the day off and will return soon. Please enjoy this recent episode of another podcast from The CJN, Not in Heaven, all about the future of communal Judaism. Over the last century, North American Jews have poured untold millions of dollars into an alphabet soup of legacy institutions: UJA, CIJA, ADL, JNF, et al. And yet…
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Meet the Canadian fighting France for $30 million in unpaid embassy rent in Iraq
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20:33Although Montrealer Philip Khazzam has never set foot inside his family’s nearly-century old mansion in the Iraqi capitol of Baghdad, he has heard many stories about the lush gardens, fountains, bedrooms to sleep 12, and pool.The residence, built in 1935, was home to his grandparents’ and also to his great-uncle’s families-brothers Ezra and Khedour…
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Originally aired: April 2020 Episode Number: 12 & 13 Success doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from choosing with intention and going all in. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, high-performance coach Jean-Pierre De Villiers dives into the mindset and habits that create real, lasting transformation—personall…
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Originally aired: May 2020 Episode Number: 22 Buried deep within your DNA are stories, traumas, and talents passed down through generations. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of Metaphysical Anatomy Evette Rose uncovers how so-called "junk DNA" may actually hold the emotional and intuitive blueprints o…
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Canada’s Russian-speaking Jewish community considering appealing the results of the World Zionist Congress vote
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18:30Rabbi Marat Ressin was concerned when he heard the preliminary Canadian results for the World Zionist Congress elections. The prominent member of Canada’s Russian-speaking Jewish community ran as a candidate for the international organization, dubbed the “Parliament of the Jewish people”, under the United for Israel slate. While the final Canadian …
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Legacy & Leadership Coach: “Most Entrepreneurs Are Lying To Themselves!” Unresolved Trauma Is Controlling Your Success & Why Pushing Harder Is Making You Miserable - Janelle Bruland | EP 242
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44:39Legacy & Leadership Coach: “Most Entrepreneurs Are Lying To Themselves!” Unresolved Trauma Is Controlling Your Success & Why Pushing Harder Is Making You Miserable - Janelle Bruland | EP 242 Episode Notes In this episode, I’m joined by Janelle Bruland, entrepreneur and author, to explore how legacy shapes leadership and personal fulfillment. We div…
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Antisemitism fighter, founders of Le Château and Great Gulf Homes focus of new Honourable Menschen spotlight
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21:50Le 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…
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‘This flag has power’: Wartime Canadian flag recovered from Europe after 80 years
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22:31Michael Levenston has long known about his father’s heroism in the Second World War. But he didn’t know his father dated a Dutch woman there, a nurse, who helped rescue downed Allied pilots—and he had no idea his father had gifted the Resistance member several personal keepsakes, including a battered Canadian flag, his army beret and a radio. The w…
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Originally aired: July 2020 Episode Number: 32 & 33 Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder of Forte Physical Health Chris Branch challenges one of the most deeply rooted beliefs in health and nutrition. He also dives into the growing science behind tim…
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Originally aired: June 2020 Episode Number: 29 & 30 Most people live on autopilot, reacting to life instead of truly responding to it. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, superstar DJ, producer, and remixer Brandon Block unpacks the subtle but life-changing shift from reacting on impulse to responding with inten…
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The CJN’s year-end antisemitism report card for Canadian schools and universities
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31:36As Canadian public schools and universities wind down the 2024-2025 academic year this week, Jewish students can enjoy a desperately needed break from what has, by many accounts, been a difficult year for antisemitism in classrooms and on campuses.In the past school year alone, The CJN has reported on more than 70 stories involving protests, vandal…
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AI for Personal Growth Expert: Why Most Coaches Will Be Replaced! The Hidden Pattern Blocking Your Success & How To Train AI To Unlock Your Full Potential - Dr Lisa Turner | EP241
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51:08AI for Personal Growth Expert: Why Most Coaches Will Be Replaced! The Hidden Pattern Blocking Your Success & How To Train AI To Unlock Your Full Potential - Dr Lisa Turner | EP241 Episode Notes In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Lisa Turner, an innovator at the intersection of personal development and AI. Lisa shares her insights on how artifici…
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Canadians are rallying to rebuild Israeli universities hit by Iranian missiles
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22:01A direct hit by two Iranian missiles on June 15 caused an estimated $500 million worth of damage to the campus of Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science, in Rehovot, Israel. They destroyed a major cancer research building and a chemistry building that was still under construction. Four days later, Iran targeted the area of Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion Un…
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Exodus by way of Egypt: Hear how Canadians fled Israel after war broke out with Iran
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23:39For over a week now, we have been reporting stories about Canadians stranded in Israel since that country launched its pre-emptive attack on Iran on June 13. But slowly, and under the radar for security reasons, The CJN has been speaking to some of the first tourists who found ways to evacuate Israel–mostly without any help from the Canadian govern…
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Originally aired: June 2020 Episode Number: 24 & 25 What happens when a man finally gets his life back on track? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, world-class coach & international speaker Paul Mort shares insights on what truly drives men to change, and dives into advice for family members who want to support…
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Originally aired: March 2020 Episode Number: 9 & 10 What if the only thing standing between you and real progress is the belief that you’re not ready? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Bestselling Author Pat Divilly dives deep into the modern epidemic of self-doubt and comparison—especially in the age of socia…
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A Canadian woman recounts surviving a missile strike that wrecked hundreds of Tel Aviv apartments
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20:50In the early hours of Monday, June 16, Alana Ruben Free was sheltering in a friend’s safe room—with her friend, several other women and three cats—when they heard the loudest boom any of them had ever experienced. The six-storey apartment building in a popular Tel Aviv district was one of many that was destroyed or badly damaged by a powerful Irani…
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Productivity Expert: Most Business Owners Are Burnt Out, Drowning In Admin & Missing Their North Star! Simple Systems To Reclaim Your Time & Enjoy Success - Emma Mills | EP240
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1:13:28Productivity Expert: Most Business Owners Are Burnt Out, Drowning In Admin & Missing Their North Star! Simple Systems To Reclaim Your Time & Enjoy Success - Emma Mills | EP240 Episode Notes In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Emma Mills, founder of MiPA, to uncover the secrets behind reclaiming time, reducing overwhelm, and finding joy as a …
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How an 85-year-old Canadian Holocaust survivor is riding out the Israel-Iran war in a Jerusalem hotel
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20:42Eva Kuper, a Holocaust survivor from Montreal, spent the first five years of her life hiding from the Nazis in German-occupied Poland. Now, the well-known Holocaust educator is stranded in Israel together with a group of university and CEGEP students on the “Journey of Hope”, a trip supported by Montreal’s Federation CJA.After visiting Auschwitz wi…
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Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 78 Sleep problems are more common than ever—but the good news is, they’re not inevitable. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Tim Gray, founder of The Health Optimisation Summit, unpacks how modern habits like scrolling your phone before bed or late-night workouts dis…
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'A little bit dystopian': As Iran attacks, 2 Canadians describe the atmosphere in Israeli bomb shelters
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22:45For the last three nights in a row, ever since Israel's military and the Mossad began the ongoing strikes on Iran's nuclear program, Maddy Eisenberg and Dave Heilbron—two Canadian tourists in the Holy Land—have been spending hours sheltering in a safe zone beneath a beachfront hotel in Tel Aviv. The two only met this week, while participating in a …
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Originally aired: October 2020 Episode Number: 55 Success can feel empowering — but it can also feed the ego. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, James Arthur Ray from The Secret shares how true power flows through us, not from us, blending spiritual insight with scientific perspective. Learn how to recognize th…
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Canada's sanctions on Israeli MKs a 'powerful symbol' but with 'limited impact'
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22:08Political observers are describing Canada’s move as “unprecedented” after foreign minister Anita Anand announced on June 10 the country has joined 4 other allied nations in imposing travel and economic sanctions against two extreme-right wing, Israeli politicians for being part of West Bank settler violence against Palestinians.Canada has slapped s…
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36 Life-Changing Lessons: Surprising Habits For Wealth, Ending Negative Thinking, Unlocking Happiness & The Power Of Surrender! How To Transform Your Mindset & Life Instantly | EP239
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36 Life Lessons from 36 Years - Will Polston - North Star Conversations with Will Polston Episode Notes In this special solo episode, I reflect on the 36 most powerful life lessons I’ve learned—one for each year of my life. From redefining happiness and tackling limiting beliefs to the power of surrender, each lesson comes from real personal experi…
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Jewish Canadians ‘have another very strong voice in Ottawa’, rookie Tory MPs promise
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27:09Now into their third week as officially-sworn in members of Canada’s 45th Parliament, newly elected Conservative MPs Tamara Kronis and Roman Baber are getting used to their new seats in the backbenches of the House of Commons. They have plenty in common: both trained as lawyers, grew up in Toronto, and, in the 2025 federal election, managed to flip…
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