Kitty Cohen, dead at 106, was going strong till the end
Known for her relentlessly positive outlook, zest for life, sage philosophy and crackling sense of humour, Cohen died on Feb. 5, while visiting her son in Jamaica.
Survivor discusses why she embraces left-wing politics
Barbara Silverstein explores why Suzanne Weiss, a Holocaust survivor, has embraced left-wing politics.
Artist jazzes up Streisand tunes
Ruth Schweitzer profiles eclectic artist Cornelia Luna whose debut album features covers of early Barbra Streisand songs.
Newman: A funeral for a survivor no one knew
The heartwarming story of how a Bikur Cholim volunteer gathered hundreds of people to the funeral of Eddie (Efraim) Ford, an 84-year-old hero of the Holocaust from Budapest.
From the Archives: Toronto bakers
Baker’s Association testimonial dinner in Toronto on May 17, 1939. Identified in the photo are Arrin and Annie Perlmutar, seated fourth and fifth from right, who founded A. Perlmutar Bakery in 1907. The family-run business was in operation in Kensington Market for over 65 years. Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, UJA Federation of Greater […]
Young man with disabilities dies after beating the odds for 21 years
Jacob Schwartz, who inspired many throughout his life despite suffering from a neurodegenerative disease, died on Jan. 28, surrounded by his family.
Scholar’s Israel-Palestine solution sparks controversy
Controversy erupted over a Dec. 6 event in Toronto, at which Martin Sherman, the founder and CEO of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies, was speaking.
Klezmer jam gets people playing, and dancing
A klezmer jam and dance party has been drawing crowds of revellers to a hotspot on Queen Street West in Toronto.
Out of day school and into the music world
Ruth Schweitzer profiles Jewish singer-songwriter Jillian Blair.
Russian-born scientist named head of AI at SickKids
On Jan. 15, Toronto’s renowned Hospital for Sick Children announced the appointment of Dr. Anna Goldenberg as its first chair in biomedical informatics and artificial intelligence. It’s believed that SickKids is the first children’s hospital in North America to have such a position.
