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Mar 5, 2019, 5:44 PM

Differing Views of Wealth as a Measure of Success

According to many Canadians and Australians, wealth in and of itself is not regarded as a measure of success. Wealth appears to be accepted far more readily in the United States, which is one of many complex reasons Donald Trump got elected to...

Sep 1, 2018, 4:55 PM

A History of Jewish Montreal

Shalom Montreal -- Stories and Contributions of the Jewish Community is at Montreal’s McCord Museum, across from McGill University, until Nov. 11.

Aug 20, 2018, 11:44 AM

The Importance of Leadership

The qualities that make a great leader, revealed through the biblical Moses and contemporary ideas on leadership. Just as leadership is essential for effective management, successful management depends on effective leadership. While each role is important to the proper functioning...

Aug 19, 2018, 10:12 AM

Reconciling Politics and Religion

Senator Joe Lieberman on how he balanced his Jewish life and political career Five years ago, as a journalist in Vancouver, I had the pleasure of meeting Senator Joe Lieberman at a speech he gave in town that covered a...

Aug 17, 2018, 12:27 PM

Jews and Australian Politics

So much has been written about Australia’s Anglo-Celtic culture and historic aboriginal traditions that it can be conveniently forgotten that Australia also possesses a rich multicultural heritage. In Jews and Australian Politics, Levey and Mendes note that “Judged by...

Aug 15, 2018, 12:56 PM

A Jewish Trek through the US Bible Belt

American journalist Benyamin Cohen is an observant Orthodox Jew. Yet in his desire to rejuvenate his personal connection to his faith, this son of a rabbi -- who built a synagogue right next to the family’s Atlanta home --...

Aug 10, 2018, 8:23 PM

Recounting Churchill’s Boundless Support for Jews and Zionism

The renowned British Prime Minister and Nobel Laureate was a proud Zionist and a great friend of the Jewish people Among leading twentieth century statesmen, few come close to reaching the stature of Sir Winston Churchill. Long before he emerged...

Aug 3, 2018, 10:48 AM

A Grouchy Historian’s Lessons

The gruff yet endearing Jewish character actor Ed Asner is instantly recognizable to many people for his portrayal of the equally gruff yet amiable Lou Grant in the classic 1970s television sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff...

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About Me

Dr. Arthur Wolak is a business executive, writer, and member of the board of governors of Gratz College. He holds several university degrees including a BA (Psychology and History), an MA (History), an MBA (Management), an MA (Religious Studies), and a PhD in Management. He is the author of numerous articles and books on a wide range of issues, the most recent being The Development of Managerial Culture (London & New York: Palgrave Macmillan) and Religion and Contemporary Management (London & New York: Anthem Press), available in hardcover and ebook formats from all online retailers. He lives with his wife and three children in Canada.