David Pinkus attended the Talmud Torah on Brunswick on Brunswick Avenue (precursor to Associated Hebrew Schools) daily. His education must have made a tremendous impact on him, as he left a portion of his estate to Associated after he passed away.

Mr. Pinkus was instrumental in preserving downtown Toronto’s Kensington Market, and spearheading the renovation of the Kiever Shul.  He passionately protected the Market from destruction when the City of Toronto wanted to bulldoze and redevelop the area, and he helped successfully fight the Spadina Expressway.