Ruth Goldbloom was passionate about the underdog
Ruth Goldbloom raised millions in support of health, education and cultural organizations, and was involved with several organizations.
Barbara Frum was known for having been incisive, fearless and fair
Journalist Barabara Frum’s curiosity, her pioneering interviewing style, her empathy and humour made her a household name across Canada.
Benjamin Dunkelman: fighting for the Jews and Israel
Given his contributions to pre-state Israel, both as a kibbutznik and a Machal volunteer, it’s not a stretch to say that Israel wouldn’t be the same today, if not for the late Benjamin Dunkelman.
Ed Fitch: military man
Montreal native Ed Fitch is a retired major general with the Canadian Armed Forces who served Canada for 43 years.
Irwin Cotler: one of world’s foremost advocates for human rights
If there are still Rennaissance men among us, Irwin Cotler would certainly be one.
Myra Freeman: the first female, and first Jewish, lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia
Myra Freeman has the double distinction of being the first Jew to be appointed lieutenant governor of a Canadian province and the first woman to hold the office in Nova Scotia.
Maureen Forrester: Canada’s musical ambassador to the world
Maureen Forrester became one of this country’s most prominent Jewish entertainers and one of the most celebrated Canadian opera singers of all time.
Rosalie Abella: A Canadian judge who’s sharing a message with the world
From the heights of the Canadian legal profession, the Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella is now spreading her wings and taking her message internationally.
Isadore Sharp: captain of the hotel industry
Isadore Sharp would go on to become a captain of industry, building a hotel empire that now operates 105 hotels and resorts in 43 countries.
Samuel Bronfman: the man who built his own empire after fleeing czarist Russia
Astute businessman Samuel Bronfman, who left a deep mark on the Canadian economy, was a notable community leader, a major philanthropist and unquestionably one of Canada’s most renowned public figures.
