I was born in Hungary in 1931. In the mid-1930’s my family moved to the newly established city of Tel Aviv. After my sister’s tragic death from pneumonia, we left Tel Aviv, heartbroken, and returned to Hungary in 1936.
In the Spring of 1944, along with most Hungarian Jewry, we were d…
Every life has its pivotal moments that shape one’s values and view of the world. My own values and Jewish perspective were indeed shaped through a prism of varied life experiences.
I grew up in Bathurst Manor and attended Beth Emeth Synagogue for seven years where I was exposed to Je…
As a professional couple in our 30’s, we are busy raising our three young sons, Jack, Samuel and Benjamin, while also working hard to achieve success in our careers. I am a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (formerly Trustee in Bankruptcy) and Jennifer is a personal injury lawyer. It is a busy …
Notes of tribute flooded in to Marty Friedberg’s family from patients, students and colleagues around the world after his passing in January 2018. They were tangible illustrations of the breadth of his compassion for every soul whose life he touched.
One of three sons born to Celia an…
I grew up in London, Ontario, within a tight-knit Jewish community in which my parents, Sid and Ida Holtzkener, were deeply involved, and met Sholom—a Toronto boy—through U.S.Y. and Camp Ramah.
After we married, and as our daughters Ayala and Yedida were growing up, our home became…
