YOUNG ISRAEL OF MONTREAL BULLETIN email: [email protected]

Vol. 72 - No. 2 Feb. - Sept. 2021

Purim and Pesach are on the horizon and it is time to craft and share a message in preparation. It is the nature of matters in Spirituality that future events already inform the present. Al- though it is winter outside, we are already aware of and antici- pating spring and rebirth.

Purim is a multifaceted celebration of redemption from grave and sweeping dan- ger. A Klal Yisroel in exile succumbed to an ideology of assimilation and enabled a scion of the evil paradigm to plot their destruction. There arose a great man Mordechai who led them back to their creator and allegiance to his . The resulting series of miraculous interventions serve us for posterity as an unwa- vering source of knowledge that Hashem’s providence is always amongst us.

Nissan begins a new year in the festival cycle building on the close of the last years cycle . We see circles connecting and then rising higher and await the devel- opment of the final Geulah from the collected total of our Avodas Hashem in all generations.

Times are challenging, it should be very clear to all that our understanding is limited as is our capacity to protect ourselves. The message of Pesach is Emunah to affirm that we recognize Hashem’s omnipotence and his loving care for his chosen people. We recline as royalty and relate in wonder and awe the miracles wrought to set us free and educate us for posterity.

Contemplating Geulah past and future gives us a sense of being anchored in an unfolding reality beyond us as individuals. There will come a time when all of mankind will come to recognize their creator and join forces to serve him. Al- though it may be difficult to see this develop amidst the decaence permeating soci- ety around us, the events of the past inform us that nothing is impossible.

May the Ribono Shel Olam bestow upon us health and prosperity, and all our other needs. Let us turn our eyes towards the divine love which is constantly poured out to us and train ourselves to appreciate it. Our Tefilah is that we experience the final stage of Geulah and we all celebrate Pesach in Yerushalayim at the rebuilt Bais Hamikdosh speedily in our times.

Rabbi Menachem Willig

6235 HILLSDALE ROAD - MONTREAL, QUE. H3S 2M8 TEL.: (514) 737-6589 FAX: (514) 737-5488 THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC , FREE OF CHARGE. President’s Message

Dear Members:

Montreal winters are always long and challenging and this year has been no dif- ferent in that respect...except for the unprecedented (at least in recent history) addition of a pandemic that has swept through the entire world over the past twelve months.

As with everything in life, we can choose to focus on the positive or the negative. I will choose the former, to try to look for the good, even during this difficult time. After almost a full year of cycles of our shuls being closed, then opened, then closed again, we, the Young Israel community, have had to learn to adapt to the new COVID reality. We were fortunate to have the shul open for Tisha B’, the Yamim Noraim, Succot and Chanukah. We came together virtually for Chanukah and Tu B’shvat. We continue to hold daily Zoom minyanim and Willig gives three Torah classes a week over Zoom.

My duty as President is to ensure that we have as safe a space as possible to daven in. That means adhering to the government regulations and making sure everyone in shul is following the COVID safety guidelines. I am pleased to say that everyone who joins our in person minyanim is on board with this understanding that the continuing health and safety of our members is our overriding concern.

Although it is very difficult for many of us not to attend shul on a regular basis, it is not something new in . Over the centuries many communitioes had to endure widespread plagues and in each of those generations found halachic ways to ensure the safety and health of their communities, while trying to continue to daven b’tzibbur when possible.

Today we are blessed with technology that permits us to connect with loved ones and friends, even when we cannot be together physically - something not available to previous generations - as well as provide us with a plathora of Torah classes and lectures at our fingertips any hour of the day or night. Every day we need to look at the positive and thank Hashem for all our blessings.

I look forward to being able to greet all of you in shul again as soon as it is safe to do so.

A Freilichin Purim and Chag Pesach Kasher v’Sameach,

Shalom Diamond HOLIDAY SCHEDULES THE YOUNG ISRAEL MAOT CHITIM FUND For many years, we have This year, 2021, as we prepare this bulletin in made it possible for the needy mid-January, the Covid-19 Pandemic is still to celebrate a traditional Pesach very active in our community and worldwide, and by way of your generous donations. our Montreal Community is struggling to maintain However , this year presents unprecedented our health services. Our local Jewish Community circumstances. We have lost a number of has been heavily effected by the disease. recipients over the past year and those left are either aged or ill and the thought of sending You will note that our Bulletin contains what would them a cheque, in these troubled times, makes be normal schedules for celebrations and services, no sense. For these people to go to a bank and however please bear in mind the following. then to a store just adds to their risk factors so we have made the following change. It is possible, during the weeks ahead, , we We have arranged with MADA will still be in a similar position and the schedules whereby they will provide assistance to we are proposing may not be viable. the few people left on our list. Young Israel will continue to follow all They will assist all these people with a GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES proper food basket with all the necessities and during these most trying times will not for Pesach. We, in turn, are enclosing a disobey the community wide rules. We self-addressed envelope from MADA and implore all our readers to do the same, we hope you will find it in your heart to WEAR A MASK; .make your annual donation to them. WASH YOUR HANDS OR SANITIZE; In reality, these recipients will probably DISTANCE; receive much more than our normal cheque STAY IN YOUR “FAMILY BUBBLE” would buy as MADA purchases in bulk, at PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNITY reduced costs, and can provide greater provisions for each person.

CHAAG PURIM WE LOOK TO YOUR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE IN HELPING THE NEEDY, YOU WILL RECEIVE This year, we celebrate the Fast of and A TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT Purim Night on Thursday, February 25, 2021. DIRECTLY FROM MADA. The Primary Commandment, to hear the READ- ING OF THE MEGILAH; THE GIVING OF SHALACH MANOS; THE GIFTS TO THE NEEDY AND THE SEUDAT PURIM, THE FOR IT IS WRITTEN IN THE TRADITIONAL FEAST, elaborated upon in all (CODE OF JEWISH LAWS) First paragraph in the “ Laws of ”, our previous bulletins in more than 70 years, in part: may have to be adjusted this year, in part or in whole, due to Covid Virus. We urge each family to participate to the best of their ability in an ab- “IT IS CUSTOMARY TO PURCHASE WHEAT solutely safe manner, within their family unit, and AND TO DISTRIBUTE IT TO THE POOR FOR PASSOVER, AND ALL WHO HAVE LIVED IN THE not put anyone at risk by doing inappropriate ac- CITY FOR AT LEAST TWELVE MONTHS, tivities that may put their family or others in ARE OBLIGATED TO SUPPORT THIS PROJECT” harms way. We all know what we have to do to prevent Covid, let’s fulfill that requirement as (PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION TO MADA ) well as those of Purim. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SHABBOS VAYAKEL - PEKUDA - HACHODESH - MVORCHIM Fri. Eve. March 12 SHABBOS TERUMAH / ZACHOR Light Candles 5:38 PM Fri. Eve. Feb. 19 Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 5:40 PM Light Candles 5:09 PM Sat. March 13 Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 5:10 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Sat. Feb. 20 Mincha 5:30 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM 6:42 PM Mincha 5:00 PM Maariv 6:14 PM

PURIM - 5781 - 2021

Thursday, Feb. 25 - TANIS ESTHER Fast begins 5:23 AM Shachris 7:00 AM Mincha 5:05 PM NISSAN - SUN. MARCH 14 Maariv 6:06 PM Followed by SHABBOS Fri. Eve. March 19 Light Candles 6:47 PM Friday, Feb. 26 - PURIM DAY Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:50 PM Shachris 7:30 AM Sat. March 20 Megillah 8:30 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM Chatzos 12:07 AM Drasha - Shabbos Hagadol 5:55 PM Mincha 6:40 PM Mincha 5:20 PM Maariv 7:52 PM

In person services will be determined as per Covid regulations. If required, on line service information will be available PESACH - 5781 - 2021 on our website - youngisraelmtl.com

FRI. MARCH 26 - BURN CHOMETZ BY 11:42 AM

EREV PESACH - SHABBOS HAGADOL Sat. March 27 SHABBOS TEZAVEH Shachris 7:00 AM Fri. Eve. Feb. 26 Chometz may be eaten until 10:26 AM Light Candles 5:19 PM Dispose of Chometz by 11:42 AM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 5:20 PM Mincha 6:50 PM Sat. Feb. 27 Maariv 8:01 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Light candles after 8:01 PM Mincha 5:10 PM Maariv 6:24 PM FIRST DAY PESACH - SUN. MARCH 28 Shachris 9:00 AM SHABBOS KI SISA / PARA Mincha 7:00 AM Fri. Eve. March 5 Light candles after 8:03 PM Light Candles 5:29 PM Maariv 8:03 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 5:30 PM Sat. March 6 SECOND DAY PESACH - MON. MARCH 29 Morning Services 9:00 AM Shachris 9:00 AM Mincha 5:20 PM Mincha 7:00 PM Maariv 6:33 PM Maariv 8:04 PM continued...... LAG B’OMER - FRI. APRIL 30TH PESACH SCHEDULE continued...... SHABBOS EMOR Fri. Eve. April 30 Light Candles (not before 6:31) 7:42 PM 7TH DAY OF PESACH - FRI. APRIL 2 Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Light Candles 7:06 PM Sat. May 1 Mincha 6:45 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM followed by Maariv Pirkei Avot 7:05 PM Mincha 7:35 PM Saturday April 3 - SHVIE SHEL PESACH Maariv 8:52 PM Shachris 9:00 AM Mincha 7:00 PM SHABBOS BEHAR - BECHUKOSAI - MVORCHIM Light Candles after 8:11 PM Fri. Eve. May 7 Maariv 8:11 PM Light Candles (not before 6:38 PM) 7:51 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sunday, April 4 - ACHRON SHEL PESACH - Sat. May 8 YIZKOR Morning Services 9:00 AM Shachris 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:15 PM Mincha 7:05 PM Mincha 7:45 PM Maariv 8:12 PM Maariv 9:02 PM

ROSH CHODESH - WED. MAY 12

SHABBOS SHEMINI - MVORCHIM SHABBOS BAMIDBAR Fri. Eve. April 9 Fri. Eve. May 14 Light Candles (not before 6:11 PM) 7:15 PM Light Candles (not before 6:45 PM) 7:59 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. April 10 Sat. May 15 Morning Services 9:00 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 6:40 PM Pirkei Avot 7:25 PM Mincha 7:10 PM Mincha 7:55 PM Maariv 8:21 PM Maariv 9:12 PM

ROSH CHODESH , MON. & TUES. APR. 12 & 13 5781 2021 SHABBOS TAZRIA - METZORA Fri. Eve. April 16 Light Candles (not before 6:18 PM) 7:24 PM EREV - SUN. MAY 16 Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Light Candles 8:01 PM Sat. April 17 Mncha 8:05 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Maariv 9:12 PM Pirkei Avot 6:50 PM TIKUN LAIL SHAVUOT Midnight to 2:00 AM Mincha 7:20 PM Maariv 8:31 PM FIRST DAY SHAVUOT - MON. MAY 17 Shachris 9:00 AM SHABBOS ACHAREI - KEDOSHIM Mincha 8:05 PM Fri. Eve. April 23 Light Candles After 9:15 PM Light Candles (not before 6:25 PM) 7:33 PM Maariv 9:15 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. April 24 SECOND DAY SHAVUOT - TUES. MAY 18 - YIZKOR Morning Services 9:00 AM Shachris 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:00 PM Mincha 8:05 PM Mincha 7:30 PM Maariv 9:16 PM Maariv 8:41 PM In person services will be determined by Covid regulations. SHABBOS NASO SHABBOS BALAK Fri. Eve. May 21 Fri. Eve. June 25 Light Candles (not before 6:51 PM) 8:07 PM Light Candles (not before 7:10 PM) 8:29 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. May 22 Sat. June 26 Morning Services 9:00 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Maariv 9:21 PM Maariv 9:46 PM

SHABBOS BEHAALOCHA FAST OF 17 - 5781 - 2021 Fri. Eve. May 28 Light Candles (not before 6:57 PM) 8:14 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. May 29 FAST BEGINS 3:19 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM SHACHRIS 8:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM MINCHA 8:20 PM Mincha 8:00 PM FAST ENDS 9:25 PM Maariv 9:30 PM MAARIV 9:20 pm

SHABBOS SHALACH - MVORCHIM SHABBOS PINCHAS - MVORCHIM Fri. Eve. June 4 Fri. Eve. July 2 Light Candles (not before 7:02 PM) 8:20 PM Light Candles (not before 7:09 PM) 8:28 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. June 5 Sat. July 3 Morning Services 9:00 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Maariv 9:37 PM Maariv 9:44 PM

ROSH CHODESH TAMMUZ SHABBOS MATOS - - ROSH CHODESH AV THURS. & FRI. JUNE 20 AND 11 Fri. Eve. July 9 Light Candles (not before 7:07 PM) 8:25 PM SHABBOS KORACH Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Fri. Eve. June 11 Sat. July 10 Light Candles (not before 7:06 PM) 8:25 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Pirke Avot 7:30 PM Sat. June 12 Mincha 8:00 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Maariv 9:40 PM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Maariv 8:00 PM Maariv 9:42 PM SHABBOS - CHAZON - EREV TISHA B’AV Fri. Eve. July 16 Light Candles (not before 7:04 PM) 8:20 PM SHABBOS CHUKAS Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Fri. Eve. June 18 Sat. July 17 Light Candles (not before 7:09 PM) 8:28 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM No Pirkei Avot Sat. June 19 Mincha 6:00 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM Shabbos Ends 9:33 PM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Fast Begins 8:38 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Maariv 9:44 PM SHABBOS KI SEITZEI Fri. Eve. Aug. 20 Light Candles (not before 6:27 PM) 7:34 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 17 Sat. Aug. 21 5781 - 2021 Morning Services 9:00 AM `` FAST BEGINS 8:38 PM Pirkei Avot 7:00 PM SHABBOS ENDS 9:33 PM Mincha 7:25 PM MAARIV & EICHAH 10:00 PM Maariv 8:39 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 18 SHABBOS KI SAVO SHACHRIS 8:00 AM Fri. Eve. Aug. 27 Light Candles (not before 6:17 PM) 7:22 PM FOLLOWED BY KINOS ELUCIDATED Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM MINCHA 8:05 PM Sat. Aug. 28 MAARIV 9:20 PM Morning Services 9:00 AM FAST ENDS 9:22 PM Mincha 7:15 PM Maariv 8:25 PM SHABBOS VAESCHANAN - NACHAMU Fri. Eve. July 23 MOTZEI SHABBOS Light Candles (not before 6:59 PM) 8:14 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. Muly 24 SAT. NIGHT - AUG. 28 Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM SHIUR - 12:10 A.M. Mincha 8:00 PM SELICHOT - 12:30 A.M. Maariv 9:15 PM

SHABBOS EIKEV SHABBOS Fri. Eve. July 30 Fri. Eve. Sept. 3 Light Candles (not before 6:52 PM) 8:06 PM Light Candles 7:09 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. July 31 Sat. Sept. 4 Morning Services 9:00 AM Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:30 PM Mincha 7:00 PM Mincha 8:00 PM Maariv 8:12 PM Maariv 9:25 PM

SHABBOS RE’EAH - MVORCHIM Fri. Eve. Aug. 6 Light Candles (not before 6:45 PM) 7:57 PM Erev Rosh Hashana Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. Aug. 7 Morning Services 9:00 AM Pirkei Avot 7:15 PM Monday, Mincha 7:45 PM Maariv 9:04 PM September 6, 2021

ROSH CHODESH SUN. & MON. AUG. 8 AND 9 WEEKDAY MORNING SERVICES At the time of preparation of this bulletin, SHABBOS SHOFTIM in person services are limited Fri. Eve. Aug.13 due to Covid-19. Light Candles (not before 6:36 PM) 7:46 PM For up to the minute information, Mincha, Kabbolas Shabbos 6:45 PM Sat. Aug. 14 please consult our website - youngisraelmtl.com Morning Services 9:00 AM or our weekly email. Pirkei Avot 7:05 PM Should in person services be prohibited, Mincha 7:35 PM Young Israel will continue on line services. Maariv 8:52 PM During the summer months...... - JUNE 27 - JULY 18 The twenty-one days between Tammuz 17 and Tisha B’Av are called in Hebrew, “Yemay Bein Hametzorim”, (The Days of Diffi- cult Straits), as described in the (1:3)...”and all her persecutors overtook her between the straits”. Histori- cally, this period has seen numerous national catastrophes, which have befallen the Jewish people. We therefore limit all forms of rejoicing and mourn the destructions of the First and Second Holy Temples, which were both set to flame in this period. The intensity of mourning practices steadily increases from the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz to reach its peak on Tisha B’Av, when even the most basic pleasures such as eating and drinking are forbidden. It is customary not to hold weddings during the Three Weeks, engagement celebrations (tenoyim) are permitted until Rosh Chodesh Av. However, dancing and music are forbidden. The feast in honour of a bris or is also permitted, but without dancing or music. It is customary not to say the blessing Shehecheyonu during the Three Weeks. However, respecting events which are fixed in time, (such as a bris or pidyon haben), it is then recited. On Shabbos (except Shabbos Chazon), it is permitted to say Shehecheyonu (on a new fruit for example). It is forbidden to take a haircut during the Three Weeks.

THE NINE DAYS Beginning with Rosh Chodesh Av, Sat. July 10, up to Tisha B’Av, in addition to the restrictions that are observed during the advent of the Three Weeks, a more intense period of mourning begins (except on Shabbos), which includes the prohibition of the eating of meat and drinking of wine, washing of clothes, and the donning of new or newly washed outer garments, the purchasing of new articles that can be put off until after Tisha B’Av, swimming or pleasurable bathing.

TISHA B’AV In addition to being a Fast Day, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset - a full 24 hours, it is also a day in which all Israel becomes Avalim, mourners, in which we refrain from eating, drinking, washing, marital relations, wearing of leather shoes, and during the night and part of the day, we sit on the floor or on a low stool, in the fulfillment of all the laws of Avilus. Our sages teach, “Those who mourn for , will live to see it in its rejoicing”.

DONATIONS WEEKDAY EVENING SERVICES Once again, due to the complications of Eva and Alex Leipnik, in honour of Shalom Diamond, Covid 19, we cannot anticipate at this time for his work on behalf of Young Israel during the dif- how evening services may be held during ficult time of the Pandemic. the period covered by this bulletin. Please consult our website or weekly email Susan Roz, condolence to the family of the late Nandor and we will see how it goes until at least Kroo. July, when the will no longer be in the building. At the present time, as Government Eva and Alex Leipnik, condolence to the family of the regulations allow very limited in person services, late Nandor Kroo. no one is comfortable being in the building during the week due to the presence of Belz, Shalom Diamond, sponsorship of Shalosh Seudos, on the yahrzeit of mother, Bina Diamond.

Rabbi Baruch Abramovitz, sponsorship of Shalosh Please note that in these unprecedented times, Seudos. donations or announcements may not be received as planned or anticipated. The Green Family, in memory of Scott Andrew Rosen Hopefully all will be received and, if not included in this bulletin, will be part Rabbi M. Werner, donation of our next issue for Rosh Hashana. Thank you for your understanding. DEDICATED BY: IN MEMORY OF:

CONDOLENCES Rebecca Glazer Father, Abraham Meier Glazer (May the Al-mty grant a full measure of comfort Haskell Greenberg Cousin, Thelma Moscovitch and consolation to the bereaved in their great Haskell Greenberg Grandmother, Badonna Greenberg loss) Haskell Greenberg Grandmother, Perel Moscovitch The Hofman Family Grandfather, Chaim Hofman To our Executive Director, Frima Rosen and Sheila Kashner, z’l Parents, Sam & Sarah Kashner Family, on the tragic and untimely death of Alex Leipnik Father, Moshe Zev Leipnik Eva Leipnik Father, Alexander Zushe Friedman her beloved son Scott Andrew Rosen. Leon Manaster Mother, Bena Miriam Manaster Tzudyk Mandelcorn Father, Philip Mandelcorn The Family of the late Nandor Kroo Charles Neuhaus Father, Yoel Tzvi Neuhaus Robert Neuwirth Father, Jeno Neuwirth The Family of the late Joseph Schwartz Moshe Reiss Mother, Rivka Reiss Hy Rissman Sister, Mini Rissman Hy Rissman Mother, Libby Rissman WHAT BETTER WAY TO HONOUR THE MEMORY Brona Rosen Father, I.Kraminer OF A LOVED ONE THAN BY “DEDICATING A Frima Rosen Father, Irving Frost DAY OF TORAH STUDY”, THE AGE-OLD TRADITION Frima Rosen Step-father, Fiszel Cola OF “LEARNING MISHNAYOS”. Elizabeth Sas Parents, Rivka & Menachem Gluck WE THANK THE FOLLOWING: Miriam Schwob Father, Dr. Pinhas Grunewald Shela Segal Father, Joseph Richler DEDICATED BY: IN MEMORY OF: Betty Stein Father, Max Hersh The Steinlauf Family Mother, Eva Kraus Steinlauf Gordon Aizer Aunt, Belle Sadler Claire Stern Father, Abraham Leiner Gordon Aizer Aunt, Beatrice Goldstein Claire Stern Mother-in-law, Annie Stern Debby Begun Husband, Irving Begun Miriam Stern Husband, Lou Stern Arnold Beiss Father,. David Beiss Miriam Stern Father, Ephraim David Gelbendorf Arnold Beiss Grandmother, Chana Malka Urman Evelyn Weinberger Father, Oden Singer Ivan Berggrun Grandmother, Antonia Dobsinsky Evelyn Weinberger Mother, Elizabeth Singer Ivan Berggrun Grandfather, William K.Dobsinsky Cyril Weintraub Parents, Dolly & Joe Weintraub Ivan Berggrun Grandfather, Shlomo Berggrun George Weiss Father, Imre Weiss Marlene Brettler Grandfather, Kalmen Brettler Marlene Brettler Grandmother, Sprintza Brettler Marlene Brettler Aunt, Rosa Mishuris CEMETERY PLOTS Marlene Brettler Father, Michal Brettler Marlene Brettler Aunt, Hene Feige Goldberg Marlene Brettler Uncle, Yosef Greenberg A difficult subject to discuss, for anyone. Theodore Brock Mother, Dr.Rhula Brohovici However experience has taught us that Theodore Brock Father, Dr. Henri Brohovici leaving this decision to your loved ones Dr.Sorel Brohovici Mother, Dr.Rhula Brohovici can cause extreme distress at an emotional Dr.Sorel Brohovici Father, Dr. Henri Brohovici and sorrowful time. Vicki Charness Husband, Gerald Charness Vicki Charness Father, David W. Warren As members of Young Israel of Montreal, Vicki Charness Mother-in-law, Rose E. Charness you are entitled to purchase a single or Vicki Charness Father-in-law, I.J.Charness double plot in our cemetery, located David Diamond Father, Max Diamond Shalom Diamond Grandfather, Zalmen Solomon at Kehal Israel Cemetery Shalom Diamond Aunt, Ann Greenhut Dollard des Ormeaux. Shalom Diamond Mother, Bina Diamond Shalom Diamond Grandfather, Yehuda Leib Diamond We will be pleased to discuss this matter Malca Drazin Mother, Bertha Sand with you in confidence and at your Ruth Drazin Husband, Avrum Drazin convenience. Veeta Engel Parents, Eva and Jack Filler Helen Filler Husband, Joe Filler Just leave a message for Frima Rosen Magda Fischer Husband, George Fischer at 514-737-6589 and a telephone meeting Joe Fogel Mother, Chaya Liba Fogel will be arranged. Eva Friedman Husband, Nathan Friedman Eileen Garber Husband, Alvin Garber Helen Glazer Husband, Avraham Meier Glazer ABOUT SHAVUOT

MAZEL TOV AND CONGRATULATIONS TO...... We not only commemorate the Sinatic revela- Yitzchok and Ellen Hershfeld, on the marriage tion, but also Yom Habikurim, the Biblical fes- of their grandson Shai, son of Elihyahu and Faigy, tival of the first fruits brought to Jerusalem. to Batsheva Tropper. In this regard, the Mishna (Bikurim 111) states Dr. and Mrs. Les Meissner, on the marriage of that there were three degrees in the Bikurim their son Yonatan to Ester Tabaly offering. First, there were those who in com- pliance with Torah law, brought the required Dr. and Mrs. Les Meissner, on the birth of a amount. Others more generously brought grandson, Nissan Meir, son of Aliza and Tosefet Habikurim, more than the prescribed Mordy Grabie of New York. quantity. A third group observed the by Ittur Habikurim, bedecking their offering Rabbi and Rebetzin Willig on the Bar Mitzvah with colourful and artistic adornments and of their son Yehuda Zev thus, fulfilling the Mitzvah in highest perfec- tion. Joe Achsen, on reaching his 100th birthday, celebrated in Israel. All our Mitzvoth can be so considered. To ob- serve the Mitzvoth, routinely or minimally as Judy and George Weiss, on the birth of a required by the Shulchan Aruch, or to perform granddaughter to Gail and Hendy Weiss them in such a manner that we infuse in them of New Jersey. the enthusiasm of our experiential involvement, by employing the principle of Hiddur Mitzvoth, adding our personal touch of splendor and adornment to our sacred endeavors. YOUNG ISRAEL The Mezuzah that we set on our doorposts, the TRIBUTE CARDS Talis and Tifilin we use, the Shabbos table we set, the menorah we light, the Sforim we ob- During these trying and unprecedented times, tain, the Esrogim we buy, the Succah we build, it is often difficult to find a meaningful way the manner of observance of the Shabbosim to express our feelings at both time of and Yomin Tovim in our homes, can be so ac- happiness and sadness. We cannot gather, complished that the extra added dimension of we see no one, so we can only communicate aesthetic excellence can help to exalt our reli- virtually, by phone or mail. gious experience and the very nature of our lives. The Young Israel Tribute Card is always a meaningful way to let people know you care Let us, in this season of our peoples spiritual and a phone call or email to Young Israel greatness and aesthetic awareness, receive and will have your card in the mail as quickly uphold the Torah in a manner that may ever as possible. If preferred, an email can be sent. be spiritually enobling, intellectually inspiring Don’t hesitate to contact us: and aesthetically exalting. Phone: (514) 737-6589 Email: [email protected] In these difficult and unusual times during Covid-19, life still goes on in often regular and mundane ways and, when we look forward to the weeks ahead, normal requirements will come into play. As long as we are maintaining health and safety rules, life will go on as normal, for Pesach, as always! So here are the reminders of how we prepare and get ready, to commemorate and celebrate in a very safe way, at home !

KASHERING FOR PESAC H

ALL UTENSILS TO BE KASHERED MUST NOT BE USED FOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO KASHERING..

STOVE TOPS Metal Grates: Metal sheet pans or a “blech” can be placed over the grates and the fire turned on until the grates get so hot that straw touching the metal would ignite, approximately 500 degrees.

PANS UNDERNEATH THE GRATES These pans should be thoroughly cleaned and not used for 24 hours before Pesach. It is preferable that they should be completely covered. All other parts of the stove top should be washed thoroughly and completely covered. All knobs should be cleaned before Pesach.

OVENS Apply an Easy Off type of oven cleaner and clean the oven thoroughly. Care should be taken to remove all grease from seams and door hinges. Operate the oven at maximum temperature for two hours, then place a container of hot water into the oven until it boils.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS These ovens may be Kashered by running the self-clean cycle, assuming that the inside of the door is thoroughly cleaned through the self-clean cycle.

MICROWAVE OVENS Clean thoroughly and then place a utensil filled with water into the oven and operate it at its maximum setting until it is filled with thick steam, approximately 10 - 15 minutes. In the event that you use the microwave by putting food directly on a turntable, then the turntable must be covered with an additional surface such as styrofoam.

CANDLE TRAYS Candle trays which were used during the year to hold the Shabbos and Yom Tov candles may be used on the Pesach table if they are cleaned thoroughly. It is preferable to place a piece of aluminum foil between the candle tray and the tablecloth.

REFRIGERATORS Clean thoroughly and cover all shelves. Convenient disposable shelf lingers are available.

DISHWASHERS Not normally constructed of kasherable materials.

UTENSILS - CHOMETZ TO PESACH USE Metal, wood or stone are kasherable utensils. Earthenware, china, porcelaine, enamel, corning, plastic and other synthetics cannot be kashered for Pesach. Tempting treat for Purim...... contributed by Rivka Berman EASY FRESH FRUIT CAKE OR (No need for mixer) CUPCAKES Ingredients:

(A) 1 Cup Orange Juice 1 Cup Oatmeal 2 Bananas, sliced ( or use 1 banana, 1 pear, 1/2 apple, chopped) 1 tsp. Baking Soda MIX THESE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

(B) 2 Eggs 1 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Oil 1 tsp. Vanilla Sugar MIX THESE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

(C) 1 Cup Flour (or 2 cups flour and omit Oatmeal - there will be a different texture) 1 tsp. Baking Powder 1/8 Cup Crasins MIX THESE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

PUT INGREDIENTS (B) IN A LARGE BOWL, POUR (A) INTO (B) AND THEN (C) INTO (B) AND MIX ALL TOGETHER.

FOR A CAKE, POUR INTO LINED 8” X 8” BAKING PAN, BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 35 - 45 MINUTES, OR UNTIL FULLY BAKED.

FOR 12 CUPCAKES, ALSO BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 25 - 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE.

CAN BE ICED WITH 1 CUP CONFECTIONERS SUGAR PLUS 1/2 TBSP. MARGARINE PLUS 2 TBSP. ORANGE JUICE - BEAT ICING WITH FORK OVER HOT WATER AND THEN SPREAD ON COOLED CAKE. ENJOY!