[Editor's note: Congratulations to Judy Feld Carr, whom I had the pleasure of hearing speak many years ago in Toronto. An honour well deserved]

Judy Feld Carr, a human rights activist who was responsible for the rescue of more than 3,200 Jews from Syria from the early 1970s until 2001, is one of six honorees to be awarded Israel’s first Presidential Medal.

The announcement was made at a press conference at President Shimon Peres’ residence on Feb. 9. The medal honours individuals who have made significant contributions to Israel’s society and its global image.

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