Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 24, 1985
• Invested on: October 30, 1985

Known as the senior statesman of the Vancouver Jewish community, he was founding director of the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. and of the Multicultural Society of B.C. In his work as former Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council and of the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Jewish Congress, he has played a key role in the establishment of excellent multicultural and ecumenical relations in the greater Vancouver community.