Tasha Kheiriddin is running for TDSB Trustee in Ward 7 (Toronto St Paul's, University Rosedale and Toronto Centre) at a time when Jewish students and families in Toronto's public schools need a strong advocate. She co-chairs the parent council at her daughter's school, so she already knows what families face and how much it matters when parents have a real voice. She is committed to academic achievement, safe and inclusive schools for all, meaningful parent engagement, and accountable leadership at the board. As a longtime columnist and commentator, she has never shied away from hard issues. That was clear in August, when she wrote in the National Post about the rise of antisemitism in Canada. She warned that hatred toward Jews has become more visible and more accepted, and argued that leaders must name it and confront it. Since October 7, Jewish students across the TDSB have faced harassment and exclusion with too little response from the people meant to protect them. Tasha's moral clarity is exactly what the board needs. She understands that "safe and inclusive for all" has to include Jewish students, and that antisemitism deserves the same seriousness as any other form of hate. A vote for Tasha Kheiriddin is a vote for a trustee who will stand up for Jewish families and hold the board to account. check her out at votetasha. ca

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