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David Kadoch retweeted
Edward Kholodenko is an Orthodox Jew who built @Questrade into Canada’s leading trading platform, overseeing $60 billion.
But what makes his story even more incredible is what he does with his success.
He gives tens of millions of dollars a year to charity.
Born in the Soviet Union, Edward immigrated to Canada, faced setbacks in business, and kept going until he built a financial empire.
Today, he’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a proud Orthodox Jew.
His story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about how much money you make, but what you do with it.
David Kadoch retweeted
Today is October 7th.
A few years ago a group of barbaric lunatics went to a concert full of hippies and slaughtered them.
They filmed it with glee.
They murdered with a psychotic euphoria visible in the videos they proudly filmed.
Sadistic, irredeemable savages; whose leaders immediately said they would do it again, and again.
The goal is a total elimination of all Jewish people.
Not just Israelis, but all Jews, even the ones wearing a Keffiyeh and attending rallies.
Your neighbor in LA- they want to slit their children’s throats and make the parents watch before torturing and killing them too.
Your friend in NYC attending synagogue- they want to bomb the building and kill everyone inside.
It’s only been three years, but many of our youth don’t even know what occurred that day.
They don’t understand the depravity of the enemy we all face.
Their fight isn’t against colonialism and Zionism- the stated goal from these radical terrorists groups is the death of every Jewish person on the planet.
And it doesn’t stop with the Jews…
David Kadoch retweeted
3 years ago, sitting in my living room in Ajax on a Saturday morning (cat on lap, Premier League match on), I flipped channels once I realized what was happening. It felt surreal. It always will. But it all happened as we ALL remember it.
Hamas terrorists crossed the border and deliberately hunted civilians, murdering families, slaughtering hundreds dancing at the Nova festival, and dragging hostages back into Gaza while crowds cheered. They didn't hide their brutality, their atrocities, or methods. They recorded as much of it as they could, and published as much of it as they could.
A mountain of evidence showing mass murder, sexual violence, and torture. Yet, before Israel even buried its dead, people thousands of miles away began rationalizing the massacre as "resistance". Incredibly, public sector union leaders, academics, & some politicians didn't even wait a weekend before explaining why this might even be defended, or in extreme cases, deserved.
Since then, antisemitism has surged back into North American society with terrifying speed. Leaders have been few & far between in Toronto, & many other cities & communities. A segment of our population (maybe very small, but certainly very vocal) has decided to hold Jewish people to account for a foreign government. We would never do it, in the 21st Century, to any other race or religion. It'd be utterly wrong, unfair, & incendiary.
I urge all to do what we can to turn the tide. Speak up. Call out bullshit. I want my kids living in a society where citizens don't have to look over their shoulder, hide their religious symbols, and be subject to aggressive & illegal protests outside their common spaces.
The post-October 7 era in Canada has exposed a dangerous tolerance for targeted intimidation, leaving a deep scar on the country’s commitment to genuine inclusivity and safety for all. That commitment shouldn't come with purity tests or conditions.
I remember the October 7 victims today. I also will continue to speak up against intimidation, threats, & actual violence.
The line between political criticism or judgement of a war....and direct harassment of our Jewish brothers & sisters has become blurry. We must push back & say what's obvious.
David Kadoch retweeted
Three years ago, Hamas terrorists carried out the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. More than 1,000 people were murdered. Children, parents and grandparents were dragged into Gaza as hostages. Families were torn apart in a single morning.
Today I stand with Toronto's Jewish community in remembering every life lost, and the hostages and families whose suffering did not end that day.
That hatred did not stay thousands of kilometres away. Here in Toronto, schools have been shot at, synagogues and Jewish businesses vandalized, families harassed in their own neighbourhoods. Too many Jewish residents have told me they no longer feel safe being visibly Jewish in the city they call home.
Antisemitism is not the Jewish community's problem to confront alone. It demands leadership. There can be no excuses for celebrating terrorism on our streets, and no looking the other way when Jewish Torontonians are threatened. As mayor, hate will be met with consequences, not excuses.
I have stood with this community at vigils and in synagogues. I have sat with families who buried their children and with families fighting to bring their loved ones home. They asked only that the world not forget.
Remembering October 7 is about the kind of city we choose to be. I choose a Toronto where Jewish residents can live openly and proudly. A Toronto everyone can be safe in.
May the memories of those murdered be a blessing, and may we build a Toronto where antisemitism has no home.
David Kadoch retweeted
Three years ago today, the world witnessed the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Families were torn apart, children kidnapped, women assaulted, and the elderly slaughtered: some 809 civilians were killed, while 252 would endure captivity as hostages.
In January, the last body of the hostages killed was finally returned following the return of the last living hostage last year. The return offered some closure to the conflict as the last body was laid to rest, but we know the scourge of antisemitism is not over.
The hatred that fueled October 7th did not remain on foreign shores. Right here in Canada, far too many synagogues, Jewish businesses and institutions have been the targets of harassment and hate.
This is not, and cannot become, normal. Conservatives will always fight against antisemitism and all forms of hatred: protecting our schools, communities and places of worship so that Canadians of all faiths can live in peace and security.
Today, alongside our Jewish friends and neighbours, we remember those who lost their lives that day. May their memory be a blessing.
David Kadoch retweeted
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said: “I have never seen killing and destruction like Gaza in all my years as Secretary-General.”
According to even the most critical reports, Guterres, 70,000 people were killed in the war in Gaza, a large proportion of them Hamas terrorists.
During your years as Secretary-General: more than 600,000 people were massacred or starved to death in Ethiopia.
377,000 died in Yemen — that figure appears in reports issued by your own organization.
150,000 were killed in Sudan and 12 million were displaced.
Hundreds of thousands have been buried in Ukraine.
You didn’t see it? They died before your eyes. You simply looked the other way, because the Jews couldn’t be blamed.
The Letting Go movie by @LivingLchaim and @jacklanger was simply phenomenal. Inspirational and a must watch.
David Kadoch retweeted
How a Chasidish guy from Borough Park ended up marrying a Modern Orthodox HAFTR girl from the five towns.
Eli Weber shared his fascinating story on a new podcast episode.
Full interview: youtu.be/ssgZDYY8tWo?is=cGqg…
David Kadoch retweeted
If we are heading towards another massive ethnic cleansing of Jews, then there’s something the world needs to know. After the Holocaust, people asked “how could this happen?” “Why did nobody say anything?” “How did you not see it coming?”
So let’s set the record straight.
We see it coming.
We feel it coming.
We know that the intent of the Islamic Regime is to commit a Holocaust, the likes of which the world has never seen.
We know they plan on finishing what Hitler and the Nazi Regime started.
We know that they want to kill Jews everywhere. They’ve said it. We’ve heard them. We believe it.
So if they are successful, as historians are looking back at how, let’s set the record straight.
Western governments. We see this coming. We tell our governments it’s coming. We ask them to pause immigration. We ask them to stop the hate and the threats and the incitement. We ask them to protect the Jews. They don’t. They increase immigration. They continue to fund the terrorists. They allow the Jew hatred to increase, unchallenged.
University administrations. We say shut down the encampments. Stop the protests. Make statements against antisemitism. Protect your Jewish students and faculty. They negotiate with the terrorists. They capitulate. They allow the encampments to exist. They rationalize them. They allow radicalization and Jew hatred on campus.
The "As-a-Jew". We say stop protesting against your own people. Stop being the token spokesperson the Islamic Regime is looking for. We tell them they’d be killed just as soon as the rest of us. They ignore us. They pretend it’s not about the Jews.
The woke left. They’ve bought into the propaganda. They believe they’re supporting the “oppressed”. They believe there’s a genocide. They’ve drank the Kool Aid. We say nothing to these people because they believe “all Zionists lie” and they’re not even open to actual fact or critical thinking.
The silent majority. We don’t know what they think, but we beg and plead with them to speak up, to speak out against terrorism. To stand up for Israel. They remain silent. Fear? Apathy? Laziness?Lack of awareness? We don’t know why.
So, if there’s another Holocaust, we want the world to know that we stood up. That we spoke up. That we tried everything to get your attention.
And the world ignored us.
Again.
David Kadoch retweeted
In my call with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada, I expressed my deep alarm over the rise in antisemitic violence in Canada. I called on Prime Minister Carney and his government to address the fear and sense of abandonment felt by our sisters and brothers in the Canadian Jewish community before it’s too late.
In our discussion, we agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense. I reiterated that we are acting to protect our people against the threat of terror from Iran and its terror proxies in the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon. I also underlined the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in Gaza, including the vital condition that Hamas is disarmed and a new government is established in Gaza.
David Kadoch retweeted
14 year old Esther is missing and was last seen Friday night in the Earl Bales Park area near Sheppard and Bathurst in North York.
Anyone with information should contact @TorontoPolice immediately at 1-416-808-2222 or @CanStopCrime at 1-800-222-8477.
Please share this widely. Let’s help find Esther and get her home.
David Kadoch retweeted
Heartbroken and furious at the same time over another attack on a Canadian synagogue by thugs who target the innocent at prayer.
You can’t spend decades hollowing out a national identity, tell people shared values are the problem, then act shocked when hate fills the void.
Antisemites are doing this. And governments too spineless to name them or defend what Canada once stood for is giving them the room to flourish.
Cue the “thoughts and prayers” chorus. Again.
#NEW: Shots fired at group outside North York synagogue; police investigating suspected hate crime. toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/…
David Kadoch retweeted
The Campaign documentary gets its worldwide debut!
Today Kari Hollend and I are excited and honoured to share that our documentary, The Campaign, will have its world premier at the @docaviv Film Festival in Tel Aviv, taking place May 28-June 5. We will be there for it, too.
The Campaign is a documentary that pulls back the curtain on modern information warfare: how narratives are manufactured, how division is monetized, and how digital propaganda is shaping the world we live in.What began as a film about strategy and influence became something much bigger. A journey into the forces manipulating both history and reality. A wake-up call and a cautionary tale.
More to come about the festival and other worldwide showings. In the meantime, we are very excited about this honour, and grateful to all of you who supported The Campaign.
David Kadoch retweeted
Yom Haatzmaut will be here before you know it. Always fun working with @DovieNeuburger on stuff. Also good to wear a kippah that covers up the baldness.
David Kadoch retweeted
Tonight for many many teens in NJ was a tough night.
Acceptances were sent out for all of the Jewish high schools.
Some kids got into their school of choice. Others got into a school but not their first choice. A few may not have gotten into any high school at all.
Firstly, for any teen and their families tonight who received difficult news, I am so sorry. Being rejected always stings and can feel embarrassing and painful. Such experiences are never welcome, but don’t let it paralyze you.
No acceptance, high school, friend group, will ever be the sole determinant of your yiddishkeit. Don’t ever forget that as painful as a high school rejection can feel—it was a high school that sent the letter. Not the Jewish people, not Judaism and certainly not God.
לְבִלְתִּי יִדַּח מִמֶּנּוּ נִדָּח
Your place in the eternal of story of the Jewish people is a lifelong process that always remains in your hands. Don’t let any letter, school, institution, or organization tell you otherwise.
I’ve been rejected from many places I thought held the key to my future. Little did I know it was in my hands the entire time.
No matter the setback or disappointment, keep growing and believing in yourself and your place within the Jewish people.
Sending love and prayers for continued resilience.
❤️🩹
Hey @elonmusk,
Our beautiful synagogue in north Toronto needs to replace 10 HVAC units. Can you help?
Sincerely,
The Rabbi
You don't speak for me.
Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.
ALT Quote graphic featuring the following quote from Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestine: “Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”