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My husband Fred and I are both
first generation Canadians. Growing up with a keen awareness of the struggles
faced and the sacrifices made by our parent’s generation in Europe,
especially Fred’s father who is a Holocaust survivor, we realize how
fortunate our lives have been and are grateful for our many blessings. The
values that our parents instilled in us are the same ones that we endeavor
to teach our four daughters; Jessica, Marlie, Whitney and Ariel: to embrace
our cultural heritage, to cherish our loved ones, the importance of honesty
and integrity at home and at work, the importance of education and the obligation
to help those less fortunate than us. We try to lead by example and our
lives have been greatly enriched through our various charitable commitments.
 We believe the history
of our ancestors is an inextricable part of our identity. Israel is the
link to our past and the key to the future of the next generation. We were
raised in the relative peace and security of the post-war baby boom. Unfortunately,
our children no longer have that luxury and this has heightened our awareness
of our responsibility to perpetuate Jewish values. That is why we believe
so strongly in the importance of the work carried out by UJA that assists
our brothers and sisters in Israel and in our own community with their many
needs. We must make sure that our own community remains strong and committed
to its Jewish values, not only to ensure our own continuity, but to help
secure the future support of Israel.
We are proud to be part of a large,
vibrant, spirited and dedicated group of volunteers who make Toronto a philanthropic
leader among the Jewish communities of North America and the world. It is
our hope to teach and empower our children to carry on this important work
and to secure the continuity of the Jewish people for generations to come.
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