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There were many individuals in the Saint John Jewish community who were "firsts" for the community in a variety of careers and public roles. Others were outstandign leaders in their fields. This section of the exhibit honours those individuals and their accomplishments.

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Diane Meltzer Abramsky - founded the Thyroid Foundation of Canada
1980s

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Mildred Bassen Guss - first female Jewish graduate from Saint John at McGill University
1939
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Mitchell Bernstein - introduced talking movies to Saint John
1960s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Dr. Eli Boyaner - Provincial Boy Scout Commissioner and created "Apple Day"
1930s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Dr. Frank Boyaner - first Jewish dentist in Saint John
1930s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Jennie Brownberg - ran Hospitable Home and Jewish Servicemen's Centre during World War II
1940s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Lucy Calp - first female Jewish lawyer from Saint John
1950s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Hon. Erminie Cohen - first and only Jewish Senator from Saint John
1993
Ottawa, Ontario

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Nathan Cummings- corporate giant and CEO of Sara Lee Corporation
1960s

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Harry Davis - building contrator
1920s-1960s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Dr. Samuel Davis - first and only Jewish mayor in Saint John
1977-1980
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Lawrence Earl - first published Jewish author from Saint John, awarded Leacock medal of humor
1930s-1970s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Tammy Levine Earle - North American representative for International Baccalaureate program
2000s
Saint John, New Brunswick