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Barbara Lucas

Interview with Barbara Lucas. Interviewed by Debby Freiman on her father, Michael Wolochow, for the Scribe 2019. Barbara talks about her father's early life in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, meeting her mother at Talmud Torah in Edmonton, and family memories. The interview focuses on Dr. Wolochow's professional career as a family doctor and general practitioner. He worked for a long period with Stanley Sunshine. Dr. Wolochow cared deeply about making a difference, serving immigrant communities from the East Side of Vancouver. Barbara also discusses her father's personality and contributions to the Jewish community of Vancouver.

Dr. Bluma Tischler

Oral history interview with Dr. Bluma Tischler, who was born 1924 in Baranowicz, Poland - now Baranavichy in Belarus. Bluma and her husband Issac attended medical school at the University of Odessa, than studied in Munich, Germany. Bulma and Issac wanted to emigrate to the United States but due to their quota's being full they decided to come to Canada.

Dr. Isaac Stoffman

Oral history interview with Dr. Isaac Stoffman who was born in Winnipeg, 1916. He graduated from the University of Manitoba, began his Doctor's practice in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan. He than enlisted in the Canadian army in 1943 as a medical officer, stationed in Regina Military Hospital and Dundern military training camp than as a psychiatrist in London Ontario.

Dr. Jack Moscovich

Oral history interview with Dr. Jack Moscovich, who was born in England but grew up in Alberta. Jack's parents came from Romania where his father served as captain in the Romanian cavalry ca. 1892. Began practice in new clinic setup by Dr. Maurice Fox and Dr. Morris in 1934-35. Jack founded the VGH Outpatients' Department. Stationed in Farnham, England during the Second World War until 1943; than Vancouver unit #11 of Canadian General Hospital. Was director of VGH Outpatients Department and late in 1974 was asked by British Columbia's government to investigate welfare and medical situations. Jack's work directly led to the Medical Services Plan.

Dr. Jimmy White

Oral history interview with Dr. Jimmy White who was born in 1917 in Ohio. He interned at Vancouver General Hospital 1942-43. In the army he was stationed at various camps across Canada; served overseas in Holland and England. Dr. White speaks of the operations of the J.C.C and the Bulletin.

Dr. Ruth frank about Torah and sexuality [- Dr. Ruth book signing]

Photograph depicts a group of unidentified people with Dr. Ruth second from the right.
Original article in the Jewish Western Bulletin December 19, 1991: Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Dr. Ruth as she is known, was in Vancouver recently as the guest speaker for the Young Associates of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.... Following the presentation the crowd enjoyed refreshments and the opportunity to purchase an autographed copy of the doctor's latest book.

Elena Bregman

Oral history interview with Elena Bregman. Born in Kraslava, Latvia. She discusses what it meant to be Jewish openly in the Soviet Union. Graduated from Leningrad University after studying finance. She met her future husband in Murmansk. Immigrated to Vancouver in 1991. She describes how the Jewish community in Vancouver aided her in settling in and her job change to cosmetology.

Gershon (Jerry) Growe

Oral history interview with Gershon (Jerry) Growe. Jerry Growe was born 27 September 1939 in Toronto. Educated as a hematologist, he moved to Vancouver in 1969. His notable career included work with Vancouver General Hospital, Canadian Blood Services and the Hemophilia Society, and helping develop UBC's medical school. Exploring his Jewish heritage became a priority later in life, expressed in blowing the shofar, reading the Torah, involvement with Temple Sholom, participating in Jewish observances with family and friends, caring about the environment, and visiting Israel. Dr. Gershon Growe is a David Suzuki Ambassador and Medical Director of the BC/Yukon Division of Canadian Blood Services.

Howard and Josephine Mallek

Oral History of Howard and Josephine Mallek. Howard grew up in Victoria. His parents owned a ladieswear shop and were a big part of the community. Howard and Josephine met during medical school at McGill. Josephine was the first Female staff doctor at St. Paul’s. Howard was the first Jewish department head at St. Paul’s. They both helped form the Jewish Medical Journal Club in Vancouver. Howard talks about his brother, Lawrence, a conductor, pianist, and organ player.

Interview with Dr. Irving Snider

  • CA JMABC A.1998.010, A.2008.007, A.1968.001, A.1971.002, A.2007.017, A.2007.009, A.2011.007, A.2010.055-OH.19.75-13
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  • August 10, 1975
  • Part of Cyril E. Leonoff fonds

An Interview with Dr. Irving Snider, who was born in England, 1903.

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