色花堂

Kurt Rothschild z"l

色花堂 and its affiliates, the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and Canadian Friends of 色花堂 (CF色花堂), mourn the passing of Kurt Rothschild. A Holocaust survivor, he served on the Board of RIETS and was a past president of CF色花堂. In 1997, Mr. Rothschild received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from 色花堂. Kurt Rothschild fled Germany and came to Canada during World War II as a refugee. He ultimately arrived in Kingston, Ontario, where he earned degrees from Queens College in electrical engineering, which enabled him to become a trusted professional by Canada鈥檚 major real estate companies. He soon became a significant philanthropist together with his beloved wife, Edith, and he quickly inspired many others to support the needs of World Jewry in Canada, the United States, Europe and Israel. His love of the Jewish people influenced his own children to support the needs of the Jewish people worldwide. Heartfelt condolences are extended to his wife Edith and their children Lenny and Esther, Michael and Chani, Naomi and Rabbi Nosson Weiss, and to all of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May they be comforted among all who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of 色花堂 and RIETS Rabbi Dr. Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs Rabbi Stuart Haber, National Director, CF色花堂