From the Canadian Jewish Review, June 2, 1922

Fox - Galinsky

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Galinsky to Mr. Maurice Fox was solemnized at the Berkeley Street Synagog. The bride, who was given away by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Galinsky, wore a white satin gown trimmed with white radium lace. Her veil of fine net was also trimmed with lace, and she wore a beautiful crown of white spangles and orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of sweetheart roses and a shower of lilies of the valley. The groom was escorted by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fox, and was attended by his sister, Mrs. Zinniman, of Detroit. Some of the guests present were the young friends of the bride and groom, the bride's brother from New-York, and relatives. After the ceremony, the guests were served with an elaborate, supper at the bride's residence, 200 Berkeley Street, which was followed by dancing.
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From the Canadian Jewish Review, July 4, 1947 (page 8)

Entertaining for Miss Sonia Galinsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Galinsky, 144 Dennison Avenue, prior to her marriage to Herbert Swinkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe Swinkin, of Los Angeles, Calif., were: Mrs. B. Koffman, sister of the bride, at a linen shower at Murray House, with fifty guests present. Mrs. B. Kraisman and daughters, Mrs. M. Biback, and Miss Ruth Kraisman, presentation luncheon at the Barclay Hotel; Mrs. D. Galin, sister-in-law of the bride, luncheon and presentation at the Barclay Hotel; Miss Toby Blackstein, presentation tea; Miss Sylvia Silver, evening; Miss Georgia Lipsky and Mrs. C. Pasternak, presentation luncheon at Arcadian Court; Misses Fannie and Rose Meltz, and Mrs. J. Jolly, evening presentation, with twenty guests present; Misses Julia Belfer, Lillian Grossman, and Mrs. R. Honickman, dinner presentation; Mesdames L. Hundert, C. Hundert, and M. Hundert, tea presentation; and Miss Raye Waxer, presentation luncheon at the Royal York Hotel.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, July 4, 1947 (page 9)

Swinkin - Galinsky

The marriage of Sonia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Galinsky, 144 Denison Avenue, to Herbert Swinkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe Swinkin, of Los Angeles, Calif., took place on Tuesday, June 24, in the garden of Chudleigh House, Rabbi David Monson officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a gown of egg-shell satin, with yoke of marquisette, long sleeves, fitted bodice, and full skirt, finishing in a short train. Her tulle veil, with scalloped edges, was caught to a satin coronet, trimmed with satin roses, and she carried a cascade of Juanna Hill and yellow Butterfly roses, with streamers of white baby's breath. Mrs. B. Koffman, sister of the bride, attended her as matron of honour, wearing a strapless gown of pink Swiss taffeta, with matching bolero jacket, and gloves, and a matching sweetheart crown with scalloped edges and pink circular veil, and carried a cascade of yellow roses, pink carnations, mauve irises, and sweet peas. Miss Raye Waxer, as maid of honour, wore a Victorian gown of sky-blue satin, with fitted bodice and hoop skirt, with a matching sweetheart crown and blue circular veil, and carried a similar bouquet. Gay Galin, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl, dressed in pink Swiss organdy, trimmed with embroidered flowers, and a matching crown, and carried a nosegay of roses, irises, and sweet peas. Samuel Kossack, brother-in-law of the groom, of Detroit, Mich., attended him as best man, and the ushers were: Murray, William, and Alec Galinsky, brothers of the bride; and Louis Pasternak. Ronald Galinsky, nephew of the bride, acted as ring-bearer, wearing full dress and top hat, and carried the ring on a white satin cushion. During the ceremony, Miss Esther Ghanz sang "I Love You Truly" and "Because". For the dinner and reception at Chudleigh House, the tables were arranged in cabaret style, decorated with peonies and carnations. The bride's mother, Mrs. Galinsky, received, wearing a dinner gown of pale blue chiffon, with matching gloves, and a corsage of pink and yellow roses. Mrs. Swinkin, mother of the groom, wore a dinner gown of turquoise-blue crepe, with gold studded clip and belt, matching gloves, and a corsage of yellow and red roses. The bride and groom left on a motor trip to Los Angeles, Calif., the bride wearing a grey wool suit, with white printed blouse, white straw hat. red accessories, and an orchid corsage. They will reside in Los Angeles, Calif. Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. A. Lebove, Mr. and Mrs. S. Kossack, Mrs. M. Hochman, and Miss Dorothy Manason, all of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Harry Swinkin, of Los Angeles, Calif.
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Detectives Hunt Hammer Used in Attack

Detectives and city employees today cleaned out sewers in the Coxwell-Queen St. E. district in search for a small candy hammer believed to be the weapon used in the murderous attack on Mrs. Rose Koffman, 37, gift shop proprietress. Mrs. Koffman is in St. Michael’s Hospital suffering from severe head injuries. Doctors told police there are marks on the scalp indicating 11 separate blows from the hammer.

Despite the severe injuries, which it was thought at first would be fatal, police said doctors now say there is a good chance Mrs. Koffman will survive. The marks on the skull lead police to think a small-sized hammer was used and they believe it was tossed away.

Mrs. Koffman was in the kitchen at the rear of the store dressing her adopted child when she was attacked, police stated. Max Sholtack, 49, of Concord Ave., a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Koffman, is held on a charge of attempted murder. Police said he refuses to make any statement.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, May 23, 1952



Born, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Swinkin (nee Sonia Galinsky, formerly of Toronto), of Detroit, Mich., on *** in Detroit, a boy, Gerald Stanley; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. Galinsky, 144 Dennison Avenue, Toronto; and of Mr. and Mrs. L. Swinkin, of Los Angeles, Cal.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Aug 22, 1952


Mr. and Mrs. I. Galin and children, Marsha and Donnel, of Los Angeles, Cal., motored here to spend a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Galinsky, 144 Dennison Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. E. Swinkin, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Galinsky, 144 Dennison Avenue, for a few weeks.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Dec 4, 1959


Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kraisman, 66 Viewmount Avenue, were guests of honour at a fortieth anniversary dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Cohen, 38 Robbie Avenue, given by their children and grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Cohen and Elaine; and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Biback, and Gail Elaine and Donald Martin. The table was decorated with a large cake in the shape of a forty with white candelabra on a white table cloth. Here for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Lebove, Mr. and Mrs. H. Galens, and Lieutenant Gilbert Galens, of Okinawa, Japan, and Garry; and Mrs. H. Swinkin, all of Detroit, Mich.

From the Canadian Jewish News, May 6, 1960


A cheque presented by SAM KRAISMAN, Manager of I.L.G.W.U. (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union)

From the Canadian Jewish News, Feb 17, 1961


Mr. and Mrs. Gary Galin, 330 Hopewell Avenue, spent their wedding trip in New York, and at the Nevele Country Club, at Ellenville, N.Y. Mrs. Galin is the former Miss Ruth Malamed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Malamed, 794 Shaw Street. Mr. Galin is the son of A. Galin, and Mrs. D. Merrill, of Brantford, Ont.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Mar 3, 1961


GALIN-MALAMED The marriage of Miss Ruth Malamed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Malamed, 794 Shaw Street, to Gary Galin, son of A. Galin, and Mrs. D. Merrill, of Brantford, Ont., was solemnized on December 18, at half-past five o'clock, by Rabbi M. Ochs, at Torah Emeth Synagogue. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She was attired in a white, peau de soie gown, appliqued with Chantilly lace and seed-pearl-beads. It had a fitted bodice; long sleeves; round neckline; and a full skirt forming a cathedral train. Her fingertip veil of tulle was fastened to a crown of crystals; and she carried a cascade bouquet of lilies. Mrs. E. Blustein, sister of the bride, was matron of honour. She wore a gown of gold-coloured taffeta, fashioned with a fitted bodice; round neckline; and full skirt; also a rhinestone tiara; and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow carnations and roses. The bridesmaids were: Misses Leona Finn, Marlene Mellinger, Brenda Pollock, Fern Scher, Eileen Seigel, Sharlene Sniderman, Goldie Putterman, and Maria Himelfarb. Each wore a gown of forest-green, peau de soie, with a fitted bodice; and full skirt: with matching tiaras; and carried bouquets of yellow carnations. Susan Blustein and Ro-Ann Rocket were flowers girls in yellow organza dresses, with large bows m the back. Their headpieces were bands of yellow roses; and they carried baskets of petals. Marvin Malamed, brother of the bride, was best man. The ushers were: Milton Scher, Aaron Birnbaum, Marvin Scharf, Mel Steiner, Perry Schneiderman, Jeffrey Lazarus, Marvin Sniderman. and Harvey Yalonetsky, Michael Rockert was ring-bearer. The altar was decorated with baskets of flowers; and the aisles had ribbons and boutonnieres. Mrs. Malamed, mother of the bride, wore a champagne-coloured, peau de soie gown, fashioned with a fitted bodice; round neckline; and beading on the front and around the hemline. She had a brown feathered hat; and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Galin, mother of the groom, wore a pinkish-rose-coloured peau de soie gown; with a square neckline; also a matching hat; and had a corsage of orchids. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Galin spent their wedding trip in New York, and at the Nevele Country Club, in Ellenville, N.Y. The bride departed in a black suit, trimmed with black fox; also a black satin hat; and a white orchid corsage. They are residing at 330 Hopewell Avenue. Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. B. Schneiderman, and Perry; Mrs. S. Klein, Mrs. R. Silver, Mrs. S. Putterman, and Goldie; and Mrs. J. Shulman; all of Montreal, Que.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Swinken, of Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. F. Merrill, of Brantford, Ont.; and Mr. and Mrs. M. Hundred, of Hamilton, Ont.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Jan 12, 1962


David Galin, 22 Melville Street, died on December 16, at Baycrest Hospital, at the age of forty-seven years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Galin; a daughter, Gay; and two sons, Martin, and Brian; his father, Louis Galin, 144 Dennison Avenue, two sisters: Mrs. B. Koffman (Rose), 119 Sultana Avenue; Mrs. JL Swinkin (Sonia), of Detroit, Mich.; and three brothers: Alex Galin, 1430 King Street West; William Galin, of London, Ont.; Murray Galin, 388 St. Clements Avenue. Rabbi Walter Wurzburger officiated at funeral services. Interment was at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva was at 388 St. Clements Avenue, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Galin.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, May 24, 1963


BIRTHS
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Galin (nee Simmie Kaiman), 388 St Clemens Avenue, on May 6, at Women's College Hospital, a son, Phillip Evan; brother of Howard, aged twelve years; and Roslyn -Zona, eight; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Kaiman, 9 Fern-wood Road; and of Louis Galin-sky, 141 Dennison Avenue, and the late Fanny Galinsky.

From the Canadian Jewish News, Oct 2, 1963


GALIN
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Galin (nee Malamed), are happy to announce the arrival of a baby girl, on September 26, 1963, at Women's College Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Malamed and Mrs. M. Merrill and Mr. Alex Galin. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Ida Debenko and Mr. Louis Galinsky.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Mar 6, 1964


Mr. and Mrs. Kraisman, 66 Viewmount Avenue, spent a holiday at the Cromwill Hotel, in Miami Beach, Florida

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Jun 5, 1964


Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Galin, 388 St. Clements Avenue, was called to the Reading of the Law, in celebration of his bar-mitzvah, at Beth Sholom Synagogue. He is the brother of Rosalyn, aged nine years; and of Philip, one; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Kaiman, 9 Fern-wood Road; and of Louis Galinsky, 121 Dennison Avenue, and the late Mrs. Fannie Galinsky. Kiddush was observed. A dinner reception was held in the banquet hall the following evening. Mrs. Galin wore a fitted gown of aquamarine-blue peau de soie, entirely embellished with beadwork; with scooped neckline, V-shaped in the back; and sleeveless. Her flowers were a wristlet of orchids. Rosalyn wore a white organza dress over aquamarine-blue satin. Mrs. Kaiman was in a sheath gown of champagne - coloured, peau de soie, with a beaded, fitted bodice with round neckline. Her flowers were a wristlet of orchids. Those seated at the head table with the above were: Rabbi David Monson. Rabbi M. Kirshenblatt, Cyril Kaiman, uncle; and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Koffman, uncle, and aunt of the bar-mitzvah boy. Louis Galinsky, grandfather, asked the blessing over the challah. Others who lit the birthday candles besides the above: Eric, Heather, and Sheila Posner; Evelyn Silver, Allan Koffman, Bary and Jerry Swinkin, of Detroit, Mich.; all cousins; Misses Elizabeth, and Amy Farley; Garry, and Gail Axler, of Montreal, Quebec; Lyn Rotin, Ellen Joy Shier, Arlene Berman, Terry Pearlstein, Debbie Waldman, Petti, and John Kruka, Michael Lambert, Samuel Rosenholtz, Gary Shienfield, Geoffrey Clarfield, and Ricky, and Steven Pearlstein. The table was adorned with a centrepiece and two high standards of white, yellow, and aquamarine-blue, gladioli, chrysanthemums, and carnations, and table cloths of that shade. Those who came from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Swinkin, of Detroit Mich.; uncle, and aunt; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Axler, of Montreal.

From the Canadian Jewish Review, Oct 1, 1971


SPORTSMEN LODGE GOES ALL OUT FOR BONDS

The success of the numerous advance events undertaken by Sportsmen Lodge B'nai B'rith point to an outstanding new record in total Bond sales by the date of the Award Dinner on October 23rd, honoring the Hennick brothers, Harry, Irving and Nathan. Dinner Co-Chairman Murray Biback was host at such an advance Reception on September 15th; Nathan Hennick was host for members, and friends on September 27th, Shown here, left to right: Murray Biback, Harry Hennick, Irving Hennick, and Dinner Co-Chairman Murray Ehrlick.

From the Canadian Jewish News, May 23, 1991


Biking enthusiasts like Ella Cohen are invited to join the new Jewish cycling club for leisurely Jaunts in the Toronto area. [Paul Lungen photo]

Jewish cyclists form group

By PAUL LUNGEN

TORONTO - Last year, when he was participating in a 150 km. bikeathon in aid of multiple sclerosis research, Phillip Galin asked that a kosher meal be provided him.

That simple request seemed to catch organizers off guard, and Galin learned he was the only person making the request for a kosher lunch.

It occured to the young cyclist that it would be nice to have Jewish friends along to share the pleasures of biking, so, in concert with his buddy Bert Serfaty, he decided to take the bull by the horns (or the wheel by the handlebars) and organize a Jewish cycling club.

Hoping to attract casual bikers, and not the tri-athlete types, Galin is aiming for a group of up to 30 people who would gather for a mid-week pumprout of five kms or so,

and for a weekend jaunt of up to 40 kms. Less energetic cyclists are invited to join the others half-way through the weekend route.

Galin sees the club as serving primarily a social purpose — meeting people while experiencing the exhilarion of thigh-pumping exercise.

While his immediate goals are modest, he hopes one day to see the club expand to tackle longer routes, perhaps even to weekend-long jaunts and even one day to attempt a bikeathon to Buffalo.

But in the meantime, things are being kept to a much smaller, more intimate scale, with Toronto-area routes planned and a pace that any cyclist can readily handle.

For more information, contact Galin at 481-1920.

From the Canadian Jewish News Dec 26, 1991


Galin, Sylvia on December 6, 1991, late of Greenview Lodge.