Cecil Hershler

Cecil Hershler is a physician, storyteller, actor and poet.  He immigrated from South Africa to Canada in 1974.

His works include a story on a Yiddish poem, which was put to music and broadcast on CBC–Outfront; the movie, The Healing Journey (1992, Ark Films), which incorporated storytelling with myth making and singing, and was aired on Vision TV and Education Network.

 For the past three years, Cecil has been writing poems in narrative prose. 

More recently, Cecil has combined dance choreography with storytelling and told stories that explored his Jewish and South African roots.