Michael Garber QC (May 10, 1892 – January 20, 1977) was a Montreal-based lawyer and a Canadian Jewish community activist. He was a founder of the Canadian Jewish Congress, and succeeded Samuel Bronfman as president for two terms,[1] from 1962 to 1968, after having chaired its national executive for a number of years.[2][3] He was also a president of the Zionist Organization of Canada, wrote a column for the Canadian Jewish Chronicle, and contributed to the Yiddish newspaper Der Keneder Adler.[4]

Michael Garber
Personal
Born(1892-05-10)May 10, 1892
DiedJanuary 20, 1977(1977-01-20) (aged 84)
ReligionJudaism
Spouse
Isabel Yohalem
(died 1971)
Jewish leader
PredecessorSamuel Bronfman
SuccessorMonroe Abbey
PositionPresident
OrganisationCanadian Jewish Congress
Began1962
Ended1968
BuriedShaar Hashomayim Cemetery

References

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  1. ^ "Canadian Jewish Congress Adopts Important Resolutions; Elects Garber". Daily News Bulletin. Vol. 24, no. 122. New York: Jewish Telegraphic Agency. June 26, 1962.
  2. ^ "Congress Session Pledges Program to Aid Israel; Reports on Civil Rights, Canadian Immigration Projects". The Canadian Jewish Review. November 2, 1951. p. 4.
  3. ^ "From the Canadian Jewish Congress Convention in Montreal". The Canadian Jewish Review. June 4, 1965. p. 4.
  4. ^ Garber, Michael (1935–1977), Fonds: P0063. Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee National Archives, The Canadian Jewish Heritage Network.
Preceded by President of the Canadian Jewish Congress
1962–1968
Succeeded by