09/10/2026
Two Generations. One Canadian Promise.
In the latest edition of Carried Forward, Torch & Maple is proud to feature a special two-part contribution from a Jewish Canadian mother and son, Nathaniel Borins and Beth Herst.
Across two generations and two distinct perspectives, they reflect on Canada, citizenship, belonging, and what it means to inherit a national promise worth carrying forward.
Nathaniel explores his familyโs Canadian story and the civic traditions that have shaped the country, asking what responsibility a new generation has to preserve and renew them. Beth confronts the rise of antisemitism in Canada while affirming her commitment to the ideals of equality, dignity, security, and inclusion that define the Canadian promise.
Together, their reflections remind us that believing in Canada does not mean believing it is perfect. It means believing that its promise is worth defending, strengthening, and passing on.
https://substack.com//note/p-214985816?r=8dfxm7