Stephen Altbaum

Almost 40 years ago, Stephen Altbaum was one of the founding partners of Lipton LLP Chartered Professional Accountants (formerly Lipton, Wiseman, Altbaum & Partners). As an advisor to his clients and friends, Steve regularly addresses philanthropic activities. His involvement in community work began almost 30 years ago, as Coach, Treasurer and a Board member of his sons’ sports teams as well as other community organizations. His 25-year involvement with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto has included acting as: Co-Chair of the Accountants Division, Co-Chair of Professions Cabinet, Co-Chair of Canvasser Training, Co-Chair of Major Gifts. Chair of the Audit Committee and Member of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, Steve was the recipient of the Jewish Foundation‘s Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) Award in 2015. Steve currently is the Editor of the PAC electronic newsletter and continues to be involved as a UJA canvasser and canvasser trainer. He was the Co-Chair of Campaign Operations for UJA Campaign 2016 and continues in that role for UJA’s Centennial Campaign. Steve has also served on the Executive Committee of JHI, an international affiliate organization of accounting firms, and is currently the President of Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Steve has been married to Heshy for almost 40 years, and has been blessed with his children Shane, Peter and his wife Kat and their son Shlomo and Robert.

“I remember the first time I went to Israel on a UJA mission. I was amazed at the extensive involvement of our Toronto Jewish Community in so many Israel projects, and how often I saw the ‘Granovsky’ name! As I look at the contributions Phil Granovsky z”l made to Toronto’s Jewish Community and to Israel, I am humbled and honoured to be part of the prestigious group of recipients of this award. Philanthropic activities, whether by way of time given, financial support or by professional advice, should be undertaken to the best of our ability simply because they are the right thing to do as Jews. My wife and children, by way of their involvement in various community projects, continue to inspire me. Our family has been blessed with our ability to give back to the community, Israel and the Jewish people and we will, G-d willing, continue to do so. Thank you all for this honour”