Mariane Pearl Speech (3/5) - Ve'ahavta Starry Nights

On November 16, 2008, journalist Mariane Pearl presented Ve'ahavta's annual Tikun Olam (repairing the world) Awards at the 2008 Starry Nights gala in Toronto, Canada.
The awards were given to seven inspiring individuals- - John Kelsall, Dr. Norm Epstein & Dr. Acol Dor, Judy Cohen, Eli Rubenstein, Danny Richmond & Mel Cohen - in the categories of medicine, humanitarianism, remembrance, education, student affairs and philanthropy, all who have contributed to making the world a better place.
Ms. Pearl, the events keynote speaker, was five months pregnant when her husband, Jewish-American reporter Daniel Pearl, was murdered by extremists in Pakistan in 2002. Her story inspired the film A Mighty Heart, starring Angelina Jolie.
Veahavta, The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief Committee, is motivated by the Jewish values of Tzedakah/Justice, and continues to assist the needy at home and abroad through volunteerism, education and acts of kindness while building bridges between Jews and other people.

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