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.
The Schmooze
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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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August 4, 2026
Episode 35: Introducing Michelle Dor, Executive Director of StandWithUs Canada
<p><strong>Meet Michelle Dor, the new Executive Director of StandWithUs Canada.</strong></p><p>Michelle’s path to the role has been anything but conventional: teacher, vice principal in her 20s, partisan politics, Jewish community leadership, and now the helm of an organization focused on fighting antisemitism through Israel education. </p><p>In Episode 35 of <strong>The Schmooze</strong>, Don and Jared sit down with Michelle to talk about what StandWithUs actually does, why education matters so much in the fight against antisemitism, and how students can be equipped not simply to argue, but to think critically, communicate effectively, and know when a conversation is worth having.</p><p>Michelle also shares her vision for the next chapter of StandWithUs Canada: strengthening its alumni network, expanding its presence across the country, reaching more students in communities like Calgary, and bringing education and training into workplaces and businesses. </p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Michelle’s unexpected journey from education to politics to Jewish advocacy<br>• What StandWithUs does in Canada<br>• Why facts and knowledge can be a form of “armor”<br>• How to speak with people who have absorbed misinformation<br>• Why human connection matters in fighting antisemitism<br>• The difference between productive dialogue and walking into a hostile environment<br>• StandWithUs programs for high school and university students<br>• Expanding StandWithUs programming in Calgary and across Canada<br>• Training opportunities for schools, businesses and community organizations</p><p>And one thing many people may not realize: StandWithUs’ student programs, school presentations and business training are offered without fees and are supported by donors. </p><p><strong>Episode 35: Introducing Michelle Dor, Executive Director of StandWithUs Canada</strong></p><p>If you care about Jewish education, Israel advocacy, combating antisemitism, or simply learning how to have better conversations in an increasingly polarized world, this is a Schmooze worth having.</p><p></p>
July 27, 2026
Episode 34: Schmooze with Adin Wener | Jared Goes Back to Camp, annnnnd...Picklefest
<p><strong>Jared Goes Back to Camp.</strong></p><p>In Episode 34, Jared reconnects with his lifelong friend <strong>Adin Wener</strong>, whom he first met at Jewish summer camp in the 1980s.</p><p>Adin is the managing partner of Henderson Brewing Company, the brewery behind its partnership with Rush, the creator of Solly’s craft soda and one of the people bringing Picklefest Canada across the country.</p><p>They talk about camp friendships, baseball, music, family entrepreneurship and the emotional experience of watching Adin’s son represent Canada at the Maccabiah Games in Israel.</p><p>They also preview <strong>Picklefest Calgary</strong>, coming to Big Rock Brewery on August 29, with pickle makers, fermented foods, unusual pickle creations and the home-pickling competition known as “Show Us Your Pickle.”</p><p>Tickets and vendor details are available at <strong>picklefestcanada.com</strong>.</p><p></p>
July 20, 2026
Episode 33: A Conversation with Ambassador Iddo Moed | Israel's Ambassador to Canada
<p><strong>What does it mean to represent your country during one of the most challenging periods in its history?</strong></p><p>In Episode 33 of The Schmooze, we sit down with <strong>Israeli Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed</strong>, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, diplomacy, resilience, and hope.</p><p>Ambassador Moed shares his remarkable journey—from serving in the Israel Defense Forces to representing Israel on the world stage. We discuss his family's Holocaust history, Canada's relationship with Israel, the rise of antisemitism, Israel's culture of innovation, and why dialogue remains essential, even in difficult times.</p><p>This isn't just a conversation about politics. It's about the values that shape a life of public service.</p><p>In this episode:• Ambassador Moed's personal journey<br>• Growing up with the legacy of the Holocaust<br>• From military service to diplomacy<br>• Canada–Israel relations<br>• Israel's innovation and startup culture<br>• Rising antisemitism<br>• Why dialogue and friendship matter<br>• Hope for Israel's future</p><p>Thank you to Ambassador Moed and the Embassy of Israel in Canada for joining us on The Schmooze.</p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share the episode to help us continue bringing thoughtful discussions to our community.</p><p>Follow The Schmooze:<br>📺 YouTube<br>🎧 Spotify & Apple Podcasts<br>📸 Instagram<br>📘 Facebook<br>📰 Substack</p><p>#TheSchmooze #IddoMoed #Israel #Canada #Podcast #Leadership #Diplomacy #JewishCommunity #Calgary</p><p><strong>Editor's Note:</strong> This interview was recorded prior to subsequent public statements relating to one of the topics discussed during the conversation.</p><p></p>
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