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It's not just Hitler's birthday; weirdly enough, it's also Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is not always the same day--this year it's kind of flukey that they coincide. But in service to the special day, let me point you to some of the extraordinary stories over on Volokh by David Bernstein and Orin Kerr related to the Shoah.

ISAKSON, Helen (nee Lapidus). In Toronto, on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Isakson and the late Maurice Caplan, both of Montreal. Beloved mother of Robert and Carolyn Isakson of West Hartford, CT, Ruth (Isakson) and Phil Markel of Toronto. Cherished and adored grandmother of Aubrey Isakson, Loren and Yardena Isakson, Shelly Markel and Ian Freedman, Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson. Great grandmother of Michal, Ari, Roni, and Shireen. Treasured sister of Lazar Lapidus, Harry Lapidus, the late Edith Fagin and the late Esther Zvi. Helen?s devotion to her children was boundless. Widowed at 39 years of age, she dedicated her life and love to their welfare, education and spiritual well-being. She later remarried at 60 years of age to Maurice Caplan. Helen had an extensive network of friendships, all of whom were touched by her positive inspiration. She was a committed lifetime member of the Pioneer Women of Canada and Hadassah. Helen was an avid supporter of Israel and local community charities. She was President of Allure Sportswear Company from 1954-1977. The family wishes to thank Gean Evans and Dorothy Hodgson for their exceptional and compassionate care that was given to Helen, and to express their appreciation to the Baycrest staff. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Adath Yeshurin Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Shiva at 5720 Rembrandt Ave. #301, Cote St. Luc, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. daily. Contributions in Helen?s memory may be made to the Baycrest Foundation, 1-800-223-2087, or to the Canadian or American Alzheimer societies.