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Dan Brotman is an Israeli-Canadian community worker and the executive director of the Windsor Jewish Federation (WJF)[1][2] in Windsor, Ontario. He is an Israeli citizen and veteran of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).[3]

Community Impact

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As executive director of the WJF, Brotman launched "Welcome Home Windsor" program[2] to attract Jewish professionals like doctors, to the region. This initiative promotes Jewish immigration to Canada and provides resources on immigration and professional re-licensing. In December 2023, Brotman faced criticism from Paul Hirschson, Israel's Consul General in Montreal. He accused him of "cynically exploiting"[4] Israel's conflict with Gaza by encouraging Israeli doctors to emigrate. The dispute played out on social media and drew attention from Israeli media outlet, the Jerusalem Post.[5][2]

Brotman has been emphasizing on vocal advocacy for the Windsor Jewish community for their growth in the region.[2] Following the October 2023 attacks on Israel, he called for increased protection for Jewish institutions in Windsor. Also, he urged local politicians to avoid inflaming tensions between the Jewish and Middle Eastern communities.[1]

Personal Life

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Brotman is an Israeli citizen and IDF veteran. He has expressed concerns about Israel's judicial reforms, warning they could lead to authoritarianism.[4] He argues that governments should focus on security and social services rather than policing individual choices like emigration or religious practice.[4] Brotman's role continues to highlight the claim on “challenges faced by Jewish communities” in the diaspora. Regardless of this claim, his initiatives have sparked controversy, and seek support from local community members as a vital facilitation for his desired Windsor's Jewish community.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Israeli man living in Windsor hopes to rejoin military back home during Hamas conflict". CBC News. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Gordon, Dave (2024-01-03). "Ontario Jewish community hoping to grow runs afoul of Israeli envoy". JNS.org. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  3. ^ Kentner, Melanie (8 October 2023). "'Just unimaginable': Windsor Jewish community shocked by attack on Israel". CTV News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Chen, Dalson (5 January 2024). "Windsor Jewish community leader criticized by Israeli envoy as 'cynically exploiting' Gaza conflict". CBC News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Israeli diplomat bashes Canadian Jewish org. for promoting immigration of doctors". THE JERUSALEM POST. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2025.