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Archibald Jacob Freiman
Archibald Jacob "Archie" Freiman (June 6, 1880 – June 4, 1944) was a Lithuania-born Jewish Ottawa businessman and Zionist leader. According to Bernard Figler, Freiman was the most influential Canadian Jew of his generation. His wife was noted Zionist Lillian Freiman. Early life Aharon Yaakov Freiman was born on June 6, 1880, the fourth child and first son of Lithuanian Jewish parents, Hersh and Hanna Freiman. In 1893 the Freimans left Virbalis, Lithuania for Canada and settled in Hamilton, Ontario. Modifying their names to fit Canadian norms, Hersh became Harris Freiman while Aharon Yaacov became Archibald Jacob Freiman, popularly known as "Archie." Archie Freiman performed well in elementary and high school and was admitted to the Hamilton Business College. Harris Freiman had wanted his son to become a doctor, but Archie convinced him that a business career was a legitimate Canadian route to achievement and success. Business In 1899, at the age of 19, Archie Freiman b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zionist Organization Of Canada
Canadian Zionist Federation (Hebrew language, Hebrew: הפדרציה הציונית של קנדה), or CZF, is a Nonprofit organization that promotes Zionism. It was founded as the Federation of Zionist Societies of Canada (FZSC: 1899-1921) two years after the first World Zionist Congress, which took place in August 1897 in Basel, Base, Switzerland and became the first nation-wide Canadian Jewish organization. In 1921 the organization changed its name and was incorporated as the Zionist Organization of Canada (ZOC: 1921-1978), becoming the primary umbrella organization for Zionist groups in Canada. In 1972, FZSC became the Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF). Its stated purpose was "to organize mass support for, and actively co-operate in, the rebuilding of Palestine (region), Palestine as a Jewish state, Jewish Commonwealth, and to foster interest in Jewish renaissance." About the CZF The aim of the CZF is to promote the Zionist ideal in Canada and to assist in the strengthening the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
