In 1970, she received a Bachelor of Education at the University of New Brunswick, and later in 1975, a Bachelor of Law at the same school.
She served on the UNB Associated Alumnae Council for nine years through the 1980s and 1990s, as well as serving on the institutions Board of Governors for a six-year term in the 1990s. Judith also played an integral role in shaping the future path of the university through her dedication to the institution’s renewal process. The university recognized Judith’s contribution in 1999 when she was made a recipient of the Alumni Award of Honour. She also served on the Board of Governors at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.
Judith has been on the boards of the Fredericton YM-YWCA and the Fredericton Foundation. Currently she serves as a trustee for the IWK Health Centre Foundation in Halifax and on the Advisory Board of the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
Recently retired as chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery after a thirteen-year term, she continues to serve as a member of the Board and is a Life Member of the institution. During her chairmanship she worked to encourage greater community participation in the Gallery and was recognized by Government of Canada in 1991 through the presentation of the Lescarbot Award for her contribution to the cultural community.
Judith was also recognized by her profession in December 2000 when she was designated a Queen’s Council of the court of Queen’s Bench for the province of New Brunswick. She works with the Department of Justice as Director of Consumer Affairs and Chief Rentalsman and has also served on various Government initiatives both in New Brunswick and on a national level.
As a member of the Fredericton Jewish Community, Judith has been active in United Israel Appeal, the Sisterhood of the Sgoolai Israel Synagogue and is a past president of the Lillian Freiman Chapter of Hadassah-Wizo. As a Frederictonian from another province, she was sensitive to new comers to the community and continues to invite new families and university students to her home to celebrate the Jewish Holidays. In addition to her own community activities, Judith has been a strong supporter of her husband during his terms as President of the Congregation and as President of the B’nai Brith.
Judith is a selfless volunteer and a compassionate and caring member of the community. Judith and Arnold have two sons, Eric and Paul, who are presently studying outside the province.