Don and Jared

The Schmooze

Society EN ↓ 54 episodes

The Schmooze brings together the voices, programs, and stories shaping Jewish life in Calgary. Hosted by Don Schapira and Jared Shore, each episode features a community calendar, interviews with leaders and students, and highlights from across the city. This is your space to stay informed, engaged, and connected.

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Don and Jared

Episodes

Episode 4 - Special Episode - Schmooze with Shuv 19.12.2025 56:42

This special episode of The Schmooze was recorded in response to the Bondi Beach massacre and the questions it forces us to confront. We sit down with Shuv for a direct and urgent conversation about: The attack at Bondi Beach and what it reveals about modern extremism The failure of mainstream media in Canada to report with clarity and moral consistency Why political leadership continues to repeat...

Episode 3: The Schmooze – Hanukkah Special with Rabbi Menachem Matusof of Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta 12.12.2025 1:13:58

37 years ago a young rabbi from Casablanca by way of PalmSprings landed in post-Olympic Calgary with his wife and a crazy dream: build the future of Jewish life in Alberta. Today, Chabad is the beating heart of our community, touching lives across every affiliation (and even those with none at all). In this warm, funny, and deeply moving conversation, Rabbi Matusof pulls back the curtain on: Why h...

Episode 2: Interview with Rob Nagus, CEO of Calgary Jewish Federation 05.12.2025 1:14:06

A Conversation with Rob Nagus, CEO of Calgary Jewish Federation In this episode of The Schmooze , Don and Jared sit down with Calgary Jewish Federation CEO Rob Nagus for a deep and candid conversation about Jewish life in Calgary. Rob shares his personal journey from Montreal to Edmonton, Toronto, and finally Calgary, reflecting on identity, community, and belonging along the way. Together, they u...

Episode 1 - Introducing: The Schmooze 03.12.2025 5:28

Welcome to the very first episode of The Schmooze — Calgary’s Jewish Community Podcast. In this intro, Don and Jared share why the show was created, what conversations they hope to spark, and how they plan to highlight the people, stories, challenges, and celebrations that shape Jewish life in Calgary. New episodes every week. Thanks for listening to Episode 1 — we’re just getting started.