Episode 11: Schmooze with Jay Cairns, Executive Director of Friends of JNF Alberta and Charlotte Korchak, Founder of the Jerusalem Education Institute

We’re dropping this one early because Charlotte Korchuk is in Alberta this weekend for a live community program hosted by Friends of JNF Canada.In this passionate and wide-ranging conversation, Don and Jared are joined by Jay Cairns (Executive Director, Friends of JNF Canada – Alberta) and Charlotte Korchuk (Jerusalem Education Institute) to talk about Jewish identity, Zionist pride, and the urgent need for education that doesn’t just hand out talking points — it builds real understanding.We dig into:The “October 8th Jew” awakening — and why so many people feel alone, overwhelmed, and under-informedWhy knowledge becomes a “coat of armor” (and why soundbites aren’t enough)The difference between education vs. indoctrination: “not what to think, but how to think”How to navigate different audiences: uninformed, misinformed, apathetic, curious — and why the “mushy middle” mattersWhy parents are often the most neglected audience — and why education has to start at homeA powerful reframe: we don’t just need allies — we need friendsLive event: Diaspora, Israel, and the Go-ForwardCalgary: Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 — 7:00 PMEdmonton: Monday, Feb 9, 2026 — 7:00 PMRegister via Friends of JNF Canada (event details provided upon registration). Show notes and links:Ask Haviv Anything Podcast - with Haviv Retting Gur with Noam Weissman Episode to be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tyj2C1ClLhKScXe9u7Y44?si=X60krvSPR-CDvlhBbyhTAQ