Category Archives: Bobbie Rosenfeld

“Bobbie” play at Theatre by the Bay, Barrie (ON)

Biography--Jewish Women, Bobbie Rosenfeld, Canadian Jewish Women Writers, Olympics, Second Story Press, The Matchless Six

What a treat it was to go to Barrie and see the play Bobbie, presented by Theatre by the Bay! Trudee Romanek did a superb job writing the play–clear, passionate, well-researched. The actors were skillful and expressive, and Kathy Kacer’s consultant work was detailed and accurate. It brought me great joy to see Bobbie’s achievements (and challenges) come to life! I do hope you’ll have a chance to see the play. It runs until Sunday Sept. 10, 2023. Here’s TBTB’s  website for more information:  https://theatrebythebay.com/2023

Bobbie Rosenfeld for the Friends of the South Grey Museum, Markdale, Ontario

Biography--Jewish Women, Bobbie Rosenfeld, Olympics, Second Story Press, The Matchless Six

I was delighted to give a presentation about Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything (Second Story Press) on May 17, 2023 in Markdale, Ontario to the Friends of the South Grey Museum. Although this award-winning biography about Canada’s outstanding female athlete was published in 2004, people are still interested in Bobbie’s life and accomplishments. A new play, written by Trudee Romanek, will be presented August 30 to September 10 in Barrie, Ontario. On September 2, after the matinee performance, I’ll be part of a panel discussion including Trudee, Bruce Kidd, and Rochelle Thompson, Bobbie Rosenfeld’s niece. For more information, here’s the link to the Theatre on the Bay: https://theatrebythebay.com/2023

Thanks to Dave Sweiger of the Friends of the South Grey Museum for this photo, and for Lacy Sciamanna for the lovely display about Bobbie!

Bobbie – A New Play

Biography--Jewish Women, Bobbie Rosenfeld
I’m delighted that Trudee Romanek’s play about Bobbie Rosenfeld will be presented at Theatre by the Bay in Barrie, Ontario from August 30 to Sept. 10. Here’s the link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzVudV_mSs
To purchase tickets–probably for sale in May–please go to the Theatre by the Bay’s website: https://www.theatrebythebay.com
The play is generously sponsored by Am Shalom Congregation in Barrie.

Fanny “Bobbie” Rosenfeld’s 118th Birthday

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I was thrilled to see Bobbie Rosenfeld featured in the Google Doodle of Dec. 18/22! Let’s not forget her importance as a formidable Canadian Jewish woman athlete and journalist. I was honoured to write her biography: Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything (Second Story Press, 2004).
Here’s the link to my book:

Bobbie Rosenfeld and The Matchless Six in the News!

Bobbie Rosenfeld, Olympics, The Matchless Six

I was delighted to be interviewed last week by Rob Pizzo, CBC sports journalist. He’s telling unknown stories about some of Canada’s greatest athletes, like Donovan Bailey (sprinter) and Victor Davis (swimmer). It was wonderful to recall the work I did on my book, Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything. Here’s the link to the program about Bobbie and The Matchless Six: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2051098691600