Matthew Schlar
PA Chat King, aka Matthew Schlar, can always be seen with a smile on his face when he’s volunteering at Netivot. “There’s so much negativity in this world; it’s such a strange place to be living in at this time, and if you don’t smile you’re living to the stigma of the time. You have to smile. You don’t know what someone is going through and that smile can have a positive impact. If I see somebody, I smile. If I see somebody, I’ll say hello. You only live once, make the best of it.” Matthew’s ‘Montreal famous’ Bubbie z”l, – the short blonde lady with a smile on her face behind the counter at Montreal Kosher bakery influenced his outlook on life. As her first grandson, Matthew and his Bubbie had a very close and unique relationship despite the distance between Toronto and Montreal. He has special memories of his visits, and observed her kindness and cheer as she gave treats to kids when they came into […]