Mordecai Richler: prized author who didn’t care who he offended
Novelist Mordecai Richler immortalized the working-class Montreal Jewish milieu, in which he was born.
Sigismund Mohr: the man who helped electrify Quebec
Sigismund Mohr is largely unremembered today, yet this modest Jewish immigrant helped to transform the face of Quebec in the late 19th century.
Henry Morgentaler: crusader for abortions rights
There is no law in Canada preventing abortion and the right to undergo the procedure can be traced back to the advocacy of Henry Morgentaler.
Daryl Katz: Edmonton Oilers owner and business leader
Edmontonian Daryl Katz is the founder and chairman of the Katz Group of Companies, one of Canada’s largest privately owned enterprises.
Frank Gehry: internationally renowned architect and Toronto’s favourite son
Regarded by many as one of the most important architects of our time, Frank Gehry came from humble beginnings in a predominantly Jewish part of downtown Toronto.
Dorothy Dworkin: healer of Toronto’s Jewish community
Dorothy Dworkin’s accomplishments ranged from charitable work and philanthropy, to business, newspaper publishing and institution building.
Leonard Cohen: Quebec’s favourite son
The affection and admiration for Leonard Cohen was virtually universal.
David Azrieli: The ‘Mall Man of Montreal’
Canadian billionaire real estate developer, philanthropist and Zionist David J. Azrieli transformed the Tel Aviv skyline with his Azrieli Centre, was the first to erect shopping malls in Israel and gave upward of $100 million to various causes.
Izzy Asper: Media mogul and human rights advocate
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the legacy of Israel Harold Asper, better known as Izzy Asper.
Meyer Nurenberger: father of The CJN
Meyer Joshua Nurenberger was an internationally known Jewish writer and publisher who founded the Canadian Jewish News.
