Rabbi Slonim was an editor at the Telegram Rabbi Reuben Slonim died January 20, 2000, at his home, a victim of a stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. He was 85. He had been in ill health for the past year, according to his daughter, Rena Tsur. The funeral was held at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel. The controversial rabbi…
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Obit: Julius Hayman, Jewish Standard publisher (d. 2000)
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Julius Hayman, publisher and editor of the Jewish Standard for 63 years, died in his apartment on Bathurst Street, Sunday, March 5, 2000. He was 92 years old. “He died at his desk, working as usual,” said his son, Michael, who learned of his father’s death while he was on holiday in Cairo with his…
Purim at Holy Blossom, Bond Street, 1920
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These costumed young actors appeared in a Purim play at the old Holy Blossom Temple on Bond Street around 1920. Perhaps the play was about the Purim drama itself. Pictured from left are: Arthur Cohen, Abe Cohen, Sam Nelson, Harry Hertzman, Louis Goodman, Norman Cowan (?), Sam Coffler and Lionel Cohen. Well-known Toronto photographer William…
Reminiscences of a bygone era, by Ben Rose
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In 1937, the vice-principal of Central High School of Commerce came into our graduating accounting class as a visitor to announce that there was a job opening. “There is no reason for any Jewish student to apply for this job because the employer doesn’t want a Jew,” he said. That wouldn’t happen today, thankfully, because…
Dental fraternity to mark 100th anniversary in 2007
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Steve Braunstein of Buffalo, New York, the international president of the Alpha Omega dental fraternity, was in town recently to address members of the group’s Toronto Alumni Chapter at its annual dinner. More than 325 people attended the September 18 (2006) event, held at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Founded in Baltimore in 1907 by a group…
WWII veteran remembered for his generosity
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Sam Cohen, a retired regimental sergeant major who fought with the Toronto Scottish Regiment machine gun unit in Europe in World War II, died on April 18 (2007) at 101. Cohen served in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Luxembourg and was decorated with many medals, ribbons and citations for his war service. He was a…
Centenarian a physical fitness buff
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For 100 years, Ruth (Rivka) Unger lived her life as many women of her generation did. She came to Canada early in the century, worked in a factory on a sewing machine, married, had children and coped with the tragedies mat life meted out. At her 100th birthday party, surrounded by family and friends, Unger…
Profile of city’s Jews — and rich Mr. Singer (1911)
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The Star Weekly ran this feature profile of “Toronto’s Hebrew population” in 1911, observing that some Jewish immigrants had risen, in only a few years, to the tops of their professions and that one — Jacob Singer — had become the biggest real estate owner in the city. The article also indicated that the Zion…
Oakwood Collegiate marks 100 years (2008)
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After three years in the planning, Oakwood Collegiate Institute’s (OCI) 100th anniversary celebration was a resounding success. From April 30 to May 4 (2008), hundreds of former and current OCI students came out to celebrate, with some alumni travelling great distances to meet and mingle with friends and former classmates, some of whom they had…
Centenarian is a Drildzer stalwart
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At age 100, Jack Stopper, who is known as Mr. Drildz, is a delight to talk to. He has a remarkable recall of a century of history, as well as a keen sense of humour, despite some hearing difficulties. He was interviewed at his home and workshop in Thornhill, where he has lived with his…
