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1913 – 2007: The True story of one man’s escape from the Holocaust
Simon Spatz: From Holocaust to Halifax,
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Jim Spatz describes the story of his father, Simon Spatz, in this fascinating biography of the high-profile Jewish Nova Scotian businessman (1913–2007).
Former journalism professor Michael Cobdon tells the remarkable story of a man who lived during the time of the Holocaust and who came to Canada and thrived despite all the odds against him.
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The remarkable true story of Simon Spatz
Not only did he bring his family out of poverty in Poland, survive the Holocaust in an area where 97 per cent of Jews were murdered, he then emigrated to Canada in search of a better life. Life at this point was never going to be easy – he went to Canada aged 40, with no money and hardly a word of English
However before long, Spatz would open a successful Halifax grocery business and then forged a career in real estate in the 1950s. He is known now for the sheer size and impressive growth of a company which is now worth billions – real estate development firm Southwest Properties. To say that he remains an inspiration to Nova Scotia’s business and Jewish communities is an understatement.
His destination may be impressive but it’s the journey of how he got there which is the most impressive of all.
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Author/Guide: Michael Cobden Destination: Ukraine, Pidhaichyky, Halifax Departure Time: 1913 – 2007
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