Wayne and Shuster: the iconic comedy team that delighted audiences for years
For decades, Wayne and Shuster were one of the most popular comedy teams north – and south – of the border.
Seymour Schulich: one of Canada’s leading philanthropists
Seymour Schulich is a Montreal-born businessman and investor who has used the wealth that he has accumulated to benefit higher education and medical research in Canada and Israel.
Rose & Ray Wolfe: The power couple that led the community in business and social causes
Rose and Ray Wolfe made invaluable contributions to Jewish life in Canada.
Barry Sherman ranks high both in wealth and philanthropy
Barry Sherman parlayed an investment in an uncle’s pharmaceutical company 50 years ago into an international pharmaceutical manufacturing giant.
Ben Sadowski: his generosity and foresight shaped the community
Ben Sadowski was an entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose vision shaped many of Toronto’s communal Jewish institutions.
Paul Reichmann: a billionaire businessman who never veered from religious observation
Paul Reichmann was a real estate developer who is widely credited with helping Toronto become a world-class city.
Larry Tanenbaum: Toronto sports king
As chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Tanenbaum oversees almost every professional sports team in Toronto.
William Shatner: boldly going where no Jew has gone before
William Shatner became a cultural icon when he was cast in the role of Capt. James T. Kirk in Star Trek.
Moshe Safdie: architect of the future
Moshe Safdie was an outstanding figure in the world of architecture and urban planning.
Lea Roback: Canada’s original social justice warrior
Lea Roback was a political activist and a life-long crusader for social justice.
