Proud father of two wonderful children. Palliative Care Physician. I do not tolerate antisemites. Proud to be β‘οΈ
Toronto - North York
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Recently some people have decided that itβs ok for them to spread political messages at concerts and other public venues
Here are my thoughts about that:
hershlberman.substack.com/p/β¦
With respect
Given that the current Mayor has turned Torontoβs streets and public spaces into venues for hate parties, how do you support someone who has helped Toronto become an international symbol of intolerance?
The difference B/T the @NDP of Tommy Douglas and the NDP of today is that Mr. Douglas knew what was important to Canadians and focused on those issues
In contrast, @avilewis and the remaining few caucus members are obsessed with a fictitious genocide and have abandoned workers
Tell me you always wanted to be a writer of historical fiction instead of a rabbi without telling me that you always wanted to be a writer of historical fiction instead of a rabbi
(With respect, of course @promeusinc)
This is a big endorsement
A well-respected PROGRESSIVE has endorsed @BradMBradford for Mayor
This supports my theory that there are many progressive voters who have had enough of Chow and her posseβs tolerance for hate
hershlberman.substack.com/p/β¦
π¨π¦A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadianπ¨π¦
And that includes my Family, friends and in-laws in the great Province of Alberta!
(Not surprised but relieved)
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I π― agree
We cannot allow a loud racist minority to drive a hateful narrative that has caused so much harm right here in Canada
This sends a message that while you have the right to be an antisemite, you most certainly do not have the right to be one openly without consequence
With respect @AmiraElghawaby
Doubling down to support an organization that has misrepresented the government you worked for is not a good look
They were caught in a pretty big lie
Do you really want to be part of that?
I am relieved to learn that @CalgaryOpera decided to prioritize the needs of their audience over the political whims of one of their cast
When people go to an opera they go for the opera, not to have someone elseβs political agenda, however misguided, forced upon them
We are disturbed to learn that @CalgaryOpera has removed bass-baritone Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega from future performances of "Tosca" after he unveiled a Palestinian flag during the curtain call on opening night. Art is political, and artists should not be punished for expressing support for the Palestinian people as they face a genocide. This decision must be reversed.
This is not an accurate description of the βclarificationβ that was sent to @nccm
The current position of the Canadian govt is that antizionism as an ideology is in fact antisemitism
Sadly the misinformation that this group is spreading will promote further spread of Jew-hate
After significant community concern and advocacy, including much engagement by many Canadians, including NCCM, the Government of Canada has clarified in a response letter that anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic, reaffirming Canadiansβ right to engage in open, respectful, and lawful debate about Israel, its government policies, and any political ideology.
In its response to NCCM on October 16th, the Minister of Public Safety reaffirmed that the Report is not intended to suggest that all criticism of Zionism or Israel is antisemitic, nor to limit or discourage lawful political expression and public debate.
While this clarification is a step in the right direction, many in our community remain concerned about the IHRA definition and how it may be applied in practice to chill legitimate political speech, even though the federal government states that it is non-prescriptive guidance and does not restrict Charter-protected freedoms.
Many Canadians have lost their jobs for innocuous statements critiquing Israel. Weβve taken many of these cases to court to protect their rights and have won.
We will continue to advocate for the protection of civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the right of all Canadians to engage in legitimate political debate without fear of having their views unfairly characterized.
I rarely agree with @Roman_Baber but I do give credit where credit is due
Unlike some of his @CPC_HQ colleagues, when he addresses antisemitism, he doesnβt make it all partisan
And in this case, he is spot on
@iamIqraKhalid should be jettisoned from the @liberal_party caucus
Chair of the House of Commons' Justice Committee, the Committee I sit on, @iamIqraKhalid, admiring a map that wipes the Jewish state of the map.
How soon till the riots we see in France & Belgium erupt in Canada?
Iβve given a lot of thought to this yearβs race for Mayor of Toronto
Sometimes in medicine, our patients have to endure pain in order to have hope for the future
Toronto, we face the same choice
Read it here in my latest on Substack
hershlberman.substack.com/p/β¦
With respect
It is disingenuous to post a third party mockup of a statement potentially made by the Canadian government that claims that the statement says something it does not
The govt βstatementβ does not say that antizionism is not antisemitism
@nccm
Assuming the statement is authentic, it simply says that not all criticism of Zionism etc.. is antisemitic
Just as not all criticism of Muslims is Islamophobic
BUT
Just as being anti-Muslim is Islamophobic, so Antizionism itself is antisemitism
Both are examples of racism
Note to @promeusinc
The above post is respectful (it even says so) and cannot be interpreted as being combative or confrontational
It is always appropriate to refute misinformation when posted on social media, particularly when it is designed to fuel hatred
With respect, could you please clarify?
Are you endorsing Brad Bradford?
The reason I ask is that Iβve been told that endorsements from racists tend to drive people away from the person being endorsed
I wanted to make sure whether that was what you had in mind
I know that we can count on Olivia to stand up for people, and their human rights and their dignity and wellbeing. It's so important that everyone gets out to vote on Monday October 26th Olivia. Or we could get stuck with a mayor we do not want and cannot afford. Brad Bradford will say anything to get elected. He flip flops. He cant be counted on. We can't trust him. We know who @oliviachow Chow is. So please make sure you go and vote for Olivia. A Mayor we can trust.
Given her performance in this video and the allegations coming to light about her behaviour right after the October 7 massacre in 2023, it is my opinion that @BravoDavenport does not meet the minimum standards required to represent all her constituents and should be defeated
WATCH:
Davenport Ward 9 councillor candidates answer an audience question about public safety and protests.
Missing from the discussion was any examination of the recurring figures behind demonstrations involving antisocial or unlawful conduct, or the astronomical cost of policing them.
πΈ Oct 15, 2026
#Toronto #ProtestMania
The college of Teachers is clear:
With a position of power over students, real or perceived, educators must avoid actions that could be construed as intimidating
Not to mention, her affect and behaviour fall short of the standards expected of an teacher
With respect
Anything posted online is by definition public domain
It would be negligent of a police service to ignore online posts
If people donβt want to attract the attention of the police, perhaps they should not post hate speech or threats
Edmonton police using Israeli AI-powered software Zencity to monitor what residents are saying online, saying itβs a tool to gather feedback and improve public trust. #yeg #Zencity #Edmonton #policing
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