Viviana Goren Kasam (Sept. 15, 1947—Oct. 29, 2024)
Our dear Viviana passed away at age 77, unexpectedly in Rome, Italy, on Oct. 29, 2024. Beloved mother of Alexis Khazzam (Elizabeth Leiter), treasured Grandmother of Nicholas, Stella Grace and Matteo Khazzam. Dear sister of Micaela Goren Monti and James Goren (Manuela Cerri) and the late Alex Goren (Brooke Kroeger). Daughter of the late Stella […]
Allan Wargon (July 4, 1925—July 5, 2024)
Born in Lodz, Poland, emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1926, and died on Friday, July 5, at Sunnybrook Veterans Residence with his loving wife by his side. Predeceased by his father Yankel and mother Sureh-Mindle, his brother Harold, sister-in-law Marcia, nephew Joel, and his first wife, Sylvia Truster. Allan is survived by his […]
Josephine “Fina” Groper (Nov. 16, 1939—May 15, 2024)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Josephine “Fina” Groper who died peacefully at the Redwoods Retirement Residence at age 84. She leaves behind her loving son Mark, daughter-in-law Marci, and grandchildren Emily and Adam. Fina was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be in our hearts forever. Thank you […]
Tribute: Leon Dubinsky, 81, a musician devoted to his native Cape Breton and its people
Leon Dubinsky died Jan. 17 at the age of 81. He wrote the unofficial anthem for Cape Breton, “We Rise Again,” which has also become the anthem for the March of the Living, as well as hundreds of other songs. He was the musical director of the Cape Breton Summertime Revue and Rise and Follies […]
Tribute: Jules Kronis, 79, a lawyer who brought his Jewish values to Canadian politics
Jules Kronis died in Toronto on Jan. 11, 2023. This is an edited version of the eulogy delivered by his daughter Tamara Kronis. Jules Neil Kronis was born in Toronto, the only son of Sam and Anne Kronis. But the seeds of my father’s identity were planted a generation earlier when three brothers and a […]
Tribute: Albert Reichmann, 93, as eulogized by his son David
Real estate developer Albert Reichmann died Dec. 17 in Toronto. The following remarks were delivered by David Reichmann at his father’s funeral: You probably think I will talk about the vast sums—millions of dollars—generously given by my father and his brothers. How they taught the world to give charity. No, I will talk about the […]
The CJN Remembers: Michael Harvey Appleton, Q.C. (1940-2022)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael Harvey Appleton, Q.C. (“Mickey”). Son of the late Benjamin and Jean Appleton, Michael was the beloved father of Risa, Dina (John) and Brent and the delightful “Papa Michael” to his cherished grandchildren Connor, Lexie and Jake. Brother of the late Dr. Sherwood Appleton, Husband of […]
The CJN Remembers: Rabbi Yisroel Janowski
Rabbi Yisroel Janowski, who died April 4 in Toronto at the age of 74, was deeply involved in the ultimately unsuccessful campaign to have public funding extended to Jewish schools in Ontario. He often hosted politicians in his sukkah, to name but one example of his outreach efforts. Rabbi Janowski is survived by his wife […]
The CJN Remembers: Melvin Groper (1933-2022)
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Melvin Groper who died peacefully at the (Bess and Moe Greenberg Family) Hillel Lodge on Monday Jan. 17, 2022 at the age 90. He leaves behind his loving wife of over 55 years Josephine, son Mark, daughter-in-law Marcia, grandchildren Emily and Adam, sister Karen and […]
The CJN Remembers: Rose Kerkofsky (1921-2021)
Kerkofsky, Rose M. (nee Rakowsky) died on August 7, 2021, at age 100. Mother of Helen Rubinoff and Barbara Skarf (Barry Skarf). Devoted wife, mother, Bubbie, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Rose was born on the Shabbat before Passover, 1921 in Bedzin, Poland, the oldest child of Morris Rakowsky and Gitele Weindling. Rose immigrated to Canada with her […]
