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Edgar Miles Bronfman was a Canadian-American businessman. He worked for his family distilled beverage firm, Seagram, eventually becoming president, treasurer and CEO. As President of the World Jewish Congress, Bronfman is especially remembered for initiating diplomacy with the Soviet Union, which resulted in legitimizing the Hebrew language in Russia, and contributed to Soviet Jews being legally able to practice their own religion, as well as emigrate to Israel. Wikipedia  

✵ 20. June 1929 – 21. December 2013
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Famous Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Quotes

“Our community can’t stake its future on telling young people whom they should or should not marry. The goal of outreach work should not be convincing Jews why they should marry other Jews. Outreach work should instead be about making Judaism relevant and providing substantive educational opportunities.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://forward.com/articles/133808/opening-our-tent/

“I’ve found that volunteer work can enrich one’s life providing balance and perspective. Indeed, the WJC was probably the most important thing to me outside of Seagram, offering a chance to develop aspects of my personality.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Good Spirits.

“As a Jew who does not believe in God, but very strongly believes in Jewish peoplehood, the idea of a prayer or blessing does not resonate in a traditional sense. For me, a blessing is a statement of intention of purpose and an expression of gratitude.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://blogs.forward.com/avraham-burg/tags/edgar-m-bronfman/

“There is nothing that makes the mind more elastic and expandable than discovering how the world works. Developing and rewarding curiosity will be where innovation finds its future.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

From an editorial on Inside Higher Ed. http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/10/17/liberal-arts-are-best-preparation-even-business-career-essay.

“The causes of Jewish renaissance and pluralism inform much of my work. My goal is to build a Jewish future by working to form a knowledgeable, proud and welcoming Jewish community throughout the world.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Giving Pledge.

“To turn $100 into $110 is work. To turn $100 million into $110 million is inevitable.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Quoted in Nancy Folbre, "Field Guide to the U.S. Economy" (2011), p. 15.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Quotes about life

“Curiosity and openness to new ways of thinking ensures future success more than any other quality. Learn, read, question, think. In developing the ability to exercise those traits, you will not only be successful in business, but in the business of life.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/10/17/liberal-arts-are-best-preparation-even-business-career-essay

“I have learned that success in business, and perhaps in most aspects of life, requires both self-discipline and objectively imposed discipline from outside.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Good Spirits.

“In my personal and professional Jewish life, my belief is that we must educate ourselves before we can reach out to others.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://forward.com/articles/178634/trying-to-reach-out-to-unaffiliated-jews/

“I am not beholden to a Jewish tradition based on divine law and belief, but rather see Judaism as a golden heritage of rigorous inquiry, wisdom and discussion of the human condition which offers me profound wisdom and guidance in how I live my life.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://blogs.forward.com/avraham-burg/tags/edgar-m-bronfman/

“I spent my entire career in business, and was fortunate to experience success. Essential to my success, however, was the fact that I was engaged in the larger world around me as a curious person who wanted to learn. I did not rely only on business perspectives. In fact, it was a drive to understand and enjoy life -- and be connected to something larger than myself in my love of reading, learning, and in my case, studying and learning about Judaism -- that allows me, at 84, to see my life as fully rounded.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/10/17/liberal-arts-are-best-preparation-even-business-career-essay

Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Quotes

“We need to restrain ourselves in what we say about other religions, in how we judge other faiths. We don't need new laws. We cannot restrict freedom of speech. We need to restrict ourselves. Otherwise, in the end, we will be restricted.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/opinion/muslims-also-deserve-respect-1.180300.

Faith , Religion , Law , Freedom

“True learning comes from engaging in discourse with those who are profoundly different. Your mind may not be swayed, but the interaction should open up your eyes.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.faithstreet.com/onfaith/2012/10/09/bronfman-why-civil-discourse-is-imperative-for-inter-jewish-dialogue/11782.

Learning

“In terms of defending Jews, I'm a Jew, and I was in a position to do so, so I did.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.jta.org/2013/12/21/news-opinion/united-states/edgar-bronfman-84-leading-philanthropist-and-jewish-communal-leader.

“I am 83 this year and after a lifetime of Jewish activism, I have determined that what I hold to be the greatest Jewish value is our ability to question.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.faithstreet.com/onfaith/2012/10/09/bronfman-why-civil-discourse-is-imperative-for-inter-jewish-dialogue/11782.

Question

“Exploring Israel's meaning to you, as an American and as a Jew, is to firmly lock yourself onto the chain of thousands of years of Jewish history, and also claim your legacy as an American who is blessed to live in a land of freedom.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/opinion/supporting-israel-means-questioning-its-policies-1.356546.

History , Freedom

“I have found philanthropy deeply satisfying work. I encourage all people to engage in giving to others, be it through time or money. The point is to be involved. Helping is a joyful experience and enriches the giver as much as those who receive. By enabling people to do good work, I participate in a brighter future for the Jewish people and, I hope, all of humanity.”

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Giving Pledge.

Money , People , Hope , Time

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