Mayor Jeremy Levi

Together, let’s keep Hampstead moving in the right direction!

Freedom for all. We celebrate Hanukkah with our Jewish friends and pray that the menorah shine its light through the darkness to bring peace and safety everywhere.

Le consul général Robert P. Sanders s'est joint dimanche au maire @jerlevi, au @SenatorHousakos, au député @AHousefather et à d'autres dignitaires pour l'allumage de la première bougie de Hanoukka à Hampstead. Compte tenu notamment des terribles attentats perpétrés en Australie, le peuple américain est solidaire des communautés juives de Montréal, de Sydney et du monde entier. In his remarks, Consul General Sanders said “It is an honor and privilege to join you here today in celebration of this joyous holiday symbolizing perseverance and the triumph of light over darkness. Today, I join your community, and millions of Jewish Americans in the United States in celebrating the hope and promise of this season. May the light of this holiday shine brightly in your homes and spirits. Hanukkah Sameach!”

We lit the first #Hanukkah candle in Hampstead today. Even in the darkness hanging over because of today’s murderous rampage, the Menorah’s light burns bright, and the Jewish people stand proud and unbroken, like the Maccabees before them. Chag Sameach! Nous avons allumé aujourd’hui à Hampstead la première bougie de #Hanoucca. Même dans l’obscurité qui pèse à la suite de la tuerie meurtrière d’aujourd’hui, la lumière de la ménorah brille de mille feux, et le peuple juif demeure fier et inébranlable, à l’image des Maccabées avant lui.

En solidarité avec la communauté juive, en compagnie de notre candidate conservatrice dans D’Arcy McGee, Bonnie Feigenbaum, nous assistons à l’allumage de la menorah, à Hampstead. Merci au maire Jérémy Levi, et au président de l’Institut des affaires publiques, Beryl Wajsman. Ne nous laissons jamais terroriser par les terroristes. Condamnons tous les attentats antisémites d’Australie. Joyeux Hanoucca! Hanukkah Sameach!

Just last week, I joined 200 mayors from across North America for the Combat Antisemitism Movement to discuss the rising trend in antisemitism across our nation. It was a powerful and eye opening 48-hours as we focused on what our Jewish community is facing in America. This morning, I am deeply saddened and outraged by the horrific violence reported at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. This hateful and antisemitic act stole innocent lives during a moment meant for peace and joy. There is no place for such violence or hatred in our world. Today, as our community gathers for a menorah lighting here in Sioux Falls, we do so with heavy hearts and firm resolve — standing in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Jewish community in SD and around the world, and reaffirming our commitment to unity, compassion, and standing against hate in all its forms.

Je condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’attentat antisémite survenu aujourd’hui perpétré lors d’un événement de Hanoucca à Bondi Beach, en Australie, qui a coûté la vie à 11 personnes innocentes. Mes pensées accompagnent les victimes, leurs proches, la communauté juive et tous ceux touchés par cette violence insensée.

Mr. Mivasair, you failed to mention that Zalman Schachter-Shalomi was expelled for the nonsense he was preaching. His smichah means nothing, just like your smichah means nothing. Your only role in life is to hate on Jews who actually want to live by the Torah. At least be honest about that. That is what you pursue. But, there is always time for you to do Teshuvah.

"How can you call yourself a rabbi?" In 1991, I graduated @RRC_edu. Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, who was given smichah by the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, gave me his smichah. Thousands of people call me rabbi. My work as a rabbi in these times is grounded in the only two mitzvot out of 613 that are expressed with the word "pursue / רדוף": "Justice, justice you shall pursue" צדק צדק תרדף and "Seek peace and pursue it" בקש שלום ורדפהו.

I was right there in 1971. The whole area was rubble of Palestinian houses that had been demolished after the families living in them were thrown out so Jews could have more room to pray at the Wall. I didn't really know what I was seeing. Now I understand clearly. There is no "holiness" in a house built on stolen land. אין קדושה בארץ כבושה.

Students at my alma mater held their own election—and I won there too! The next generation is smart, engaged, and full of hope. I love our future voters already.

Will Montreal’s Mayor-elect continue to be harassed for her support of the city’s historic but beleaguered Jewish community? Please see below this example of venomous Jew hatred in the pathetic but fashionable guise of anti-Zionism.

And yes — I know my unapologetically honest positions, including on Israel and on other important issues, were part of this election. I stand by them. I would rather win or lose by a thin margin while being true to what I believe, than be politically cautious or calculated simply to gain votes. Now, the next chapter begins. I am optimistic — deeply optimistic — about what we can achieve. Let’s get to work.

I also want to thank Jack Edery. Campaigns are tests of ideas and values — and Jack ran a respectful and substantive campaign. Democracy can be passionate, even heated — but it can also be decent, constructive and focused on the issues. That’s something worth preserving. To my colleagues — councillors-elect — congratulations. I look forward to working side-by-side over the coming years. Collaboration and shared purpose are what make progress possible.

Last night was extraordinary — and I am profoundly honoured to have earned the trust of our community for another four years. This is a mandate to build. To elevate. To take on the big challenges with energy and optimism. We have real goals to achieve together, and I am excited to get to work advancing meaningful, practical, forward-looking solutions for our community.

EXCLUSIVE: Below is my fly-on-the wall account of Jeremy Levi’s nail-biting win for the mayoralty of Hampstead in the @mtlgazette. Also check out my SoundCloud interview with Levi that I conducted in his home at 2 a.m. this morning. montrealgazette.com/news/local_pol…

Please go vote today at Hampstead Community Center from 10AM to 8PM. I voted for the following candidates last week: Seat #2 - Allan Farkas Seat #4 - Larry Zoltak Seat #5 - Jeffrey Budning Seat #6 - Harvey Shaffer

This year, we’ve taken our Remembrance Day tribute to new heights. Near Hampstead Park, a powerful new street mural now stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and enduring gratitude — honouring all who have served, those who continue to serve, and the generations yet to come. We thank our soldiers for their unwavering dedication and service to our nation.

Last Sunday’s incredible voter turnout showed just how much energy and passion there is for our community. The lines were long because people care — and that’s something to celebrate! This Sunday, we’ll have double the polling stations so everyone can cast their vote quickly and easily. Let’s keep that momentum going strong — every vote matters, and together, we can keep Hampstead moving in the right direction!

Hampstead Mayoral Candidate - Jeremy Levi youtu.be/Fas5AHDCXZM?si… via @YouTube

As we look ahead, I’m committed to another four years of working with you — for homeowners, for renters, and for a Hampstead that continues to move in the right direction.

We’ve also stood up for renters, adopting one of the strongest anti-renoviction by-laws in Quebec. Together, we’re proving that progress and preservation can go hand in hand.

Four years ago, I ran for mayor because, as a third-generation Hampsteader, I believed our town could do better. I wanted Hampstead to be a place where families could grow, dream, and build — without losing the character that makes our community special.