RadyCAST

It's time for the 25th Annual Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival. This year, the community will come together in the cinema to celebrate Jewish stories from around the world. Comedy, Drama, Documentary, and more. The festival runs from May 6 - 23, 2026. This episode, Chris sits down with festival producer Karen Burshtein to discuss this unique celebration of Jewish voices, her experie...

Spring is here, but Summer plans are already well underway. At the Rady JCC, from June 29 - August 21, kids from ages 3 through Grade 9 can experience a fantastic summer full of science, swimming, sports, art, cooking, and more! Joining Chris on today's episode, Maddie Ingram talks all about her journey from Rady Camper to Assistant Director of the program. They talk about the various options,...

The RadyCAST is back for 2026! When winter turns into spring around the Rady JCC, it's time for our biggest program of the year - the Ken Kronson Sports Dinner. On this episode, Director of Development, Partnerships & Communication, Zac Minuk drops by to talk about these programs, and gives us some details about our keynotes for this year - Toronto Blue Jays legends Joe Carter and coach Ci...

It's the 10th Episode of the RadyCAST! On our final episode of 2025, Karla Berbrayer returns to the show. Karla is the producer, and founder, of the "Music 'N' Mavens" program. This afternoon series of concerts and guest speakers has been delighting folks at the Rady for over 25 years, and the 2026 season promises to be one of the best yet. Karla and Chris talk about what's in store, and give you...

Hanukkah is right around the corner, and at the Rady JCC, the celebration is already starting. On this episode, Chris invites Tomer, Natali, and Karolina from the Programming department to talk about what's in store for Hanukkah in and around the Rady JCC. Then, we take a few minutes, and talk about our Hanukkah memories, from Chris' blended family holidays, to Natali and Tomer's recol...

How do you celebrate over 60 years of Jazz history? The answer is one of the most anticipated concerts of the Izzy Asper Jazz Performance season! Charlene Diehl, music producer for the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming African Rhythms Alumni Ensemble concerts happening at the Rady on November 29 & 30. Host Chris Allinotte and Charlene talk about the...

JFest WPG has come and gone, and to all indications, it was a huge success. But the fun doesn't stop at the Rady JCC, and this week, we're talking teens. Specifically, BBYO. Jonah Posner, Regional Director of the Red River Chapter of BBYO in Winnipeg stops by the pod to talk about this incredible youth organization, and how it continues to foster community, leadership, and faith for thousa...

What is "The Jewish Soul of Rock N Roll?" So many iconic bands and recording artists and the songs they've created have come from Jewish individuals - Geddy Lee, David Lee Roth, Gene Simmons, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Carol King - the list goes on and on! During JFest WPG at the Rady JCC, Flatland Famous is bringing these hits to life at a concert specifically curated for the event....

We're just one week out from the nine-day extravaganza that is JFest WPG. On this episode, Chris connects with Hadar Maoz, who seamlessly blends Persian and Bukharian traditional music and instruments with modern-day Western blues, motown, and funk. We caught up with Hadar on tour in Germany ahead of her performance here in Winnipeg on November 3. Then, Natali and Tomer return to keep the JFes...

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through October! That also means that we're just 3 weeks away from the start of JFest WPG! This festival of Jewish culture runs from November 1 - 9, starting with a concert at Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre by Israeli superstar Keren Peles! On this episode of the RadyCAST, Chris speaks with Karla Berbrayer, musical producer for JFest WPG, w...

“Jazz is music at the speed of conversation,” says Charlene Diehl, Producer of the Izzy Asper Jazz Performance series. Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, which meansthat no two performances, even of the same songs, are the same way twice. The Jazz series at the Rady JCC’s Berney Theatre begins on Saturday, October 5th, which is the upcoming weekend when this episode of the podcast airs. Today...

This week, Rob Berkowits, CEO of the Rady JCC drops by the podcast studio to talk about his time at the Rady, and how this place engages and supports the community at large.  Tomer and Natali return to shine a spotlight on some of the Child and Youth programming starting this month, and then Lindsey gives us some insight into what's happening with Fitness and Aquatics ... All in just 15 minute...

Introducing the RadyCAST! Every other week, host Chris Allinotte brings you news and community updates from the Rady JCC. This week, we interview Zac Minuk, Director of Development, Partnerships, and Communications, and learn about an all-new Membership promotion at the Rady, "Give This, Get That!" Then, we speak to Linsdey Gudbjartson from the Fitness department about the new sports, fi...