Judy Feld Carr
Judy Feld Carr, | |
|---|---|
| Born | Judith Feld December 26, 1938 |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto (B.Mus., M.Mus.) |
| Occupations | Musicologist, human rights activist |
| Known for | Rescuing 3,228 Jews from Baathist Syria (1970s–2001) |
| Spouse |
Ronald Feld
(m. 1960; died 1973)Donald Carr
(m. 1977; died 2024) |
| Children | 6 (three with Feld; three stepchildren with Carr) |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Canada; Presidential Medal of Distinction (Israel); others |
Judith "Judy" Feld Carr, CM, (born December 26, 1938) is a Canadian musicologist and human rights activist. Between the early 1970s and 2001, she was involved in efforts to facilitate the emigration of more than 3,000 Jews from Baathist Syria. The initiative involved raising funds and negotiating exits for individuals and families, often under restrictive conditions.