Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut: much more than a spiritual leader
Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut was always much more than rabbi of the esteemed historic Reform congregation, Holy Blossom Temple of Toronto.
Peter Munk: turning gold into good
If Peter Munk had an ear for business – and few would doubt he did – it’s because he actually started out selling high-end stereos.
David Lewis: founder of the CCF party
David Lewis helped shape Canada’s political landscape as we know it today.
Remembering Bora Laskin: a giant on the Supreme Court
As a brilliant, young lawyer, Bora Laskin couldn’t find an articling position – because he was a Jew. He went on to become a Supreme Court justice.
Community involvement is what Julia Koschitzky is all about
Koschitzky has taken many active roles in Jewish affairs locally, nationally and internationally.
Norma Baumel Joseph: Orthodox feminist
For Norma Baumel Joseph, being an Orthodox feminist is a natural state of affairs.
Ezekiel Hart and the emancipation of Canada’s Jews
A significant cause of this legislative progress towards the Canada we know today was due to Jewish businessman and politician Ezekiel Hart.
Herb Gray: a trailblazing parliamentarian
Herbert Eser Gray, who retired in 2002, was the longest continuously serving member of Parliament in Canadian history.
Phil Granovsky gave his all for his community
Philip Granovsky set the gold standard for community leadership.
Edwin Goodman: war hero, philanthropist and all around nice guy
Despite his enormous professional success and influence on many Canadian institutions, it’s the simpler things that friends remember about Edwin Goodman.
