About Zelda
Read an article about Zelda from Lifestyles MagazineA�(Fall 2003) (PDF – 343 kb)
Where did it all begin?
Zelda Young’s father, Sam Yuchtman conceived and produced one of Canada’s first Jewish entertainment radio programs in 1948, the same year as the formation of the State of Israel. At her father’s request, Zelda took over the show in 1976.
Since then, Zelda has dedicated herself to hosting and producing the highly successful daily radio program now called The Zelda Show, which airs in Toronto, Monday to Friday mornings from 9 am to 10 am, and on Sunday from 8:00 am to 10 am, in association with CHIN, the largest multicultural radio station in Canada.
In addition to her extensive radio work, Zelda has also hosted and produced The Zelda Young Show, formerly called Tapestry, a critically acclaimed television talk show, which aired from 1986 to 1993 on Toronto’s CITY TV. As well, Zelda’s show was heard in Florida from 1998 – 1999 and in Vancouver from 1995 – 2000.
What is Zelda Young’s Secret?
By creating a safe, intimate rapport with her guests, Zelda gently encourages them to speak from the heart. She consistently presents candid interviews that inform, delight and astound her dedicated audiences and guests alike. Some of her more memorable guests have included: Elie Wiesel, Eitan Haber (advisor to Yitzchak Rabin), Dalia Rabin (Yitzchak Rabin’s daughter), Teddy Kollek (former mayor of Jerusalem), Rabbi Moshe Lau (Chief Rabbi of Israel), Natan Scharansky, film director Henry Jaglom, Hollywood stars Sophia Loren and Elliot Gould, John Juliani, Sandra Bernhart, Karen Kain, Moshe Arens, Deborah Raffin, Hadassah Lieberman, Martin Himel, Sheik Palazzi (Italian Moslem cleric), Joan Peters (author) and Joseph Farah (CEO and editor ofA�WorldNetDaily.com).
Zelda is a well-respected journalist and member of the international Jewish community. She has received numerous honours, including Bnai Brith’s prestigious League of Human Rights Media Award and the Canadian Ethnic Journalistic Award .
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