The Jewish community is a beautiful tapestry—infinitely diverse, yet deeply united. Both Farla’s family and mine exemplify this truth. Our backgrounds are different, yet in profound ways, our Jewish story is the same.
Our story began with challenges. My parents fled Morocco during t…
The impetus for us to set up a fund under the auspices of the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto was born out of a shared passion, as well as the convergence of some important events in our life together.
Each of us is a grandchild of Holocaust survivors, and our backgrounds are simil…
For Roy and Ronny Birnboim, giving is in their DNA. Raised in Winnipeg, both grew up in loving families that instilled strong community values. Roy’s parents, particularly his father—deeply knowledgeable in Torah and Talmud—emphasized derech eretz, treating others with humbleness and r…
For Ron and I, giving was never a choice—it was simply part of who we are. Growing up in Toronto and North York, raised by immigrant parents who had endured both profound loss and shown remarkable resilience, we learned early that tzedakah isn’t just a good deed, it’s a way of life and…
Philanthropy is the powerful force that turns compassion into meaningful change. It is more than just the act of giving financial resources—it is a potent catalyst for shaping the future and creating a better world for everyone.
For as long as I can remember, giving has been an import…
