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Retiring this month as national director of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ben Kayfetz has seen a lot of changes since he was advised, as a young teacher, to say he was Czech if asked
Retiring this month as national director of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ben Kayfetz has seen a lot of changes since he was advised, as a young teacher, to say he was Czech if asked

Retiring this month as national director of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ben Kayfetz has seen a lot of changes since he was advised, as a young teacher, to say he was Czech if asked

Date9/27/1984
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Reaching for maturity are, from left, Dean Roberts, working at the University of Toronto in community relations, Tannis Weinstein, national director of the Jewish Students' Network, Belle Pan, a fourth-year biology student
Reaching for maturity are, from left, Dean Roberts, working at the University of Toronto in community relations, Tannis Weinstein, national director of the Jewish Students' Network, Belle Pan, a fourth-year biology student
4/21/1992
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
8/17/1976
Finished 53 per cent of the games he started, while Jay's pitching coach Al Widmar (right) has seen crucial changes during his lengthy career in the majors
Finished 53 per cent of the games he started, while Jay's pitching coach Al Widmar (right) has seen crucial changes during his lengthy career in the majors
8/1/1983
North York - A former member of the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations has been named executive director of a similar committee in North York
North York - A former member of the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations has been named executive director of a similar committee in North York
3/15/1983
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
6/7/1976
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
3/28/1980
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
7/19/1982
Controversy surrounds, survival instructor Berndt Berglund's professional claims and a federal government department has shelved plans to employ him. He is seen working in swamp area near National Wilderness Survival school, which has received more than $74,000 in government grants since last November.
Controversy surrounds, survival instructor Berndt Berglund's professional claims and a federal government department has shelved plans to employ him. He is seen working in swamp area near National Wilderness Survival school, which has received more than $74,000 in government grants since last November.
8/9/1977
Changing Skyline behind Toronto Fire Chief Charlie Chambers as he talks in Nathan Phillips Square symbolizes changes he's seen during his 40-year care(...)
Changing Skyline behind Toronto Fire Chief Charlie Chambers as he talks in Nathan Phillips Square symbolizes changes he's seen during his 40-year care(...)
8/7/1975
Changes made: Hospital executive director Douglas Snedden has told The Star: 'We're breaking new ground
Changes made: Hospital executive director Douglas Snedden has told The Star: 'We're breaking new ground
1/3/1985
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
End of an era: Don Felora, 67, who has been slinging beer at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern since he was 20, is retiring today, and the tavern's regular patrons say they'll miss him.
End of an era: Don Felora, 67, who has been slinging beer at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern since he was 20, is retiring today, and the tavern's regular patrons say they'll miss him.
12/30/1992