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Why Has There Been an Explosion of Antisemitism in Canada?
Since last October 7, I have never seen so many Swastikas around Toronto, They are on bus shelters, on hostage posters, on university campuses, on Jewish business and organizations, at pro-Palestinian rallies, and scrawled on sidewalks in Jewish neighbourhoods. You can’t avoid them. There has been a 670% increase in antisemitic incidents in the past … Continue reading Why Has There Been an Explosion of Antisemitism in Canada?
I’m Not Like You; I’m a 2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor
Throughout my life, people considered me to be a regular white male with an ethnic background and a sense of humour, indistinguishable from many Canadian men. But I have always felt different. Very different. I'm a child of Holocaust survivors. I had traumatized parents who were left stateless and penniless after the WWII. With almost … Continue reading I’m Not Like You; I’m a 2nd Generation Holocaust Survivor
This How My 2024 Went
f you are reading this, you've got through another year. And what a year it's been for me. Some lows but lots of highs.In February I signed a publishing contract with Amsterdam Publishers for my memoir Out From the Shadows.In March, I began interviewing descendants of Holocaust survivors for my next book project on intergenerational trauma. Those … Continue reading This How My 2024 Went
The Year I Refused to Sing Christmas Songs
At a young age, I learned that I would have to be my own advocate. This was definitely the case when it came to school. My parents did not speak very good English when I was in elementary school. As well, they were intimidated by authority figures so the idea of meeting with a principal … Continue reading The Year I Refused to Sing Christmas Songs
I Was Canceled for Being Jewish
On July 19, 2023, I signed a contract with a literary agency to represent my memoir OUT FROM THE SHADOWS. I was ecstatic. The agent indicated that he would not be pitching it until after Labor Day because so many editors were away from the office. The contract required the agency to begin sending it … Continue reading I Was Canceled for Being Jewish
Why Are People Leaving Twitter
If you are on Twitter (I just can’t get my head around the new name), you may have noticed your follower count has dropped noticeably since the U.S. election. I’ve lost about 5% of my followers. Why the sudden drop in followers? It is suspected that a significant number were election bots which were being … Continue reading Why Are People Leaving Twitter
How I Transitioned From Being a Fiction Author to Writing Nonfiction
In 2022, I realized I had an issue with respect to branding. I had just released my third satirical novel and had established myself as a humorist over the previous 8 years. But my next book would be nonfiction. Not just nonfiction. but a heavy Holocaust-themed memoir. Would my current audience be interested in the … Continue reading How I Transitioned From Being a Fiction Author to Writing Nonfiction
My Personal Journey to Inner Peace
Many people have heard me say that I was the last person who would write a memoir. That is because from a young age I learned to lock up my emotions, many memories, and anything uncomfortable. I had friends but kept them at a distance and rarely opened to people. That included my wife. My … Continue reading My Personal Journey to Inner Peace
It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Jews Are Killed
For about 400 days now Jewish communities around the world have lived in fear. We see the rising hate directed at us. We are told we are exxagerating. anti-Zionism is not antisemitism and by the way are you a Zionist. We are told there's no Jewish hate at the anti-Israel rallies. We are told it's … Continue reading It’s Only a Matter of Time Before Jews Are Killed
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