Honored: 1995
Location: Beverly Hills, California
Canadian-born American television personality Monty
Hall has used his celebrity to call attention to
and raise millions of dollars for Jewish and secular
causes. Hall was a moving force in the original
and continuing development of the Israel Tennis
Centres. Since 1972, the annual Monty Hall Diabetes
Tennis Tournament has benefited the Diabetes Center
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
And, from 1985 to 1995, the annual Monty Hall Golf
Classic benefited youngsters participating in the
World Maccabiah Games in Israel. There is scarcely
a major Jewish organization that has not honored
Hall with its highest award. In addition to his
countless contributions to the Jewish community,
Hall has also aided charitable and nonprofit activities
throughout the world, primarily through Variety
Clubs.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented
annually, honoring those individuals who have
made significant contributions to the State
of Israel and society through sports.