Goldie Hershon

Goldie Hershon (born July 25, 1941) is a Canadian activist from Montreal and former president of the Canadian Jewish Congress (1995-1998). Her presidency was marked by the focus on national unity, support for Jewish communities living in smaller Canadian centres, and the aid Jewish communities in places like the former Soviet Union.[1] She previously served as Chairperson, Quebec Region of the Canadian Jewish Congress (1989-1990).[2] She also served as Vice-Chair of the North American branch of the World Jewish Congress.

Prior to seeking the presidency, Hershon served as national vice-president of the Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC) and Chair of the CJC National Plenary Assembly. From 1989 to 1992, she was the chair of the CJC Quebec Region. For more than a decade, she was active in the Soviet Jewry Movement.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Irwin Block (16 May 1995). "CJC president's 16-vote win fuels bitter feelings; Hampstead activist Goldie Hershon elected to top post amid confusion". The Montreal Gazette.
  2. ↑ "HERSHON, Goldie (textual record)" (1989-1990). Organizational records. Canadian Jewish Heritage Network, Canadian Jewish Congress.
  3. ↑ "Hershon to address federation annual meeting" (PDF). Edmonton Jewish Life. May 1996. p. 6.
Preceded by
Irving Abella		 President of the Canadian Jewish Congress
1995-1998		 Succeeded by
Moshe Ronen
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