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Agreement #40007180 We can do this! a message from jay state, uja campaign chair Heart to heart The UJA Campaign is winding down, and photography exhibit highlights true stories yet, we’re still $100,000 short of meeting our behind israeli humanitarian organization campaign goal of $1.2 million. We wish that we could personally canvass every single member of our community, but with a popula- tion of almost 5,000 that has been a challenge. If you still haven’t made a contribution, please don’t wait to be asked. We in the greater Hamilton area are very fortunate to have one of the best Jewish communities anywhere. And if we all contrib- ute fairly in accordance with our ability, if we all put our shoulders to the community wheel, we can make our community even stronger. Each of our hard-working volunteers and staff can tell you that, for them, this community is more than worthy of their efforts. I want to take this opportunity to thank each one of you who has already contributed to the 2012 UJA campaign. I also want to thank our UJA cabinet, captains, canvassers and professional staff. If you’d like to volunteer to join our canvassing team we welcome your help. In closing, I need to tell you that although our 2012 campaign goal was $1.2 million, meeting the real needs of our community and our obligation to Israel would require us setting an even higher goal. Our UJA cabinet is already planning our 2013 campaign and we are seeking your feedback, insight and ideas. Please call Chris Nusca at 905-648-0605, ext 306, to make a pledge or offer your help. Alternatively, you can donate online at www.jewish- hamilton.org. Do it for yourself, for our community and for Israel. PICTURED ABOVE: Betty’s Smile, from an international photo exhibit showcasing the work of Save a Child’s Heart (SACH). The exhibit, sponsored by UJA Federation, will be on display at Beth Jacob Synagogue on May 16. Photo by Gili Yaari, courtesy of Save A Child’s Heart

by WENDY SCHNEIDER, the Hamilton Jewish News t’s 2003 and the American invasion of Iraq is in full swing. Amidst the chaos and destruction a Baghdad cardiologist picks up the phone and calls an Israeli cardi- The PJ Library is here! ologist to discuss the case of a two-day-old baby girl in UJA Federation is thrilled to announce that close to 100 parents have enrolled needI of emergency cardiac surgery. their child in the PJ Library program. That means that 100 children in our area Within a week the baby is at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, receiving heart surgery. will soon begin receiving a monthly package from the PJ Library containing Incredibly, this feel-good story has become almost commonplace at Wolfson, the centre of oper- a Jewish children’s book or CD. If you reside in the greater Hamilton area, ations for Save a Child’s Heart, (SACH) an Israeli-based international humanitarian project, that, and have a child between the age of six months to six years, it’s not too since its inception in 1995, has saved the lives of 2,800 children, almost half of whom were sent late to register. But don’t delay. There are only 150 spaces allocated to to Israel from the Palestinian territories. our community, based on current funding sources. Register online at www. SACH came into being as a result of one man’s extraordinary compassion and vision. The late jewishhamilton.org. All are welcome at the PJ Library launch party on Dr. Ami Cohen was an American heart surgeon who immigrated to Israel in 1992. In August of Wednesday, March 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Westdale Public Library. 2001 Cohen died in a tragic accident while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. But his legacy continues For more information or if you would like to be a part of this exciting initiative, through an organization that is building bridges of peace and understanding between Israel and contact Julie Dembe at 905-648-0605 ext. 304. the world. Please see BUILDING BRIDGES OF PEACE on page 5 Israel’s survival at stake? Hirsh Goodman weighs in

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T eon tobeheldonMonday, M ay 14. 27th AnnualCelebrityAuthor Lunch in 2004, was nominated for the ing the JohnHirschAward forMostPromis Memorial nominated fortheStephenLeacock published in 1996,ing Luck, was underway for the celebration of this special special ofthis celebration forthe underway currently Jacob.Plansare ofBeth versary person. only $36per event forthe are event.Tickets the to sions $100 are trip andinclude two admis for the draw Tickets forthe sold. willbe 250 tickets ofyour vacation choiceandonly dream performers. past by highlyrecommended ourHe comes forLaughscomedy Just festival. Montreal’s including venues, andspecial festivals at comedycountry. performs He regularly the comedy around clubsandheadlines NewYork atthe regular andLosAngeles is a very funny Modi comedian and MODI. 25, 2012, acclaimed comedian featuring onMonday,Big Nightisreturning June th ja be ada Na’amat authorlunch Miriam Toews headlines Community and T as anewlymarriedwomanlivinginMexico. 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Marla Frank Davis, URJ facilitator Deborah Jacobson, Ginny Levine and Cantor Rebecca Moses prepare for the m t the multi-party support of his colleagues, support of his colleagues, the multi-party headed byLiberalM - Spear each MayasJewishHeritage onth. ture passedBill17 intoLegislature proclaiming onFeb.360,000 Jews, 23theOntario Legisla Ontario ishometomore thanhalf ofthenation’s our communitiesandheritageasawhole.As remember not only our individual families but ogy playsinourlives istoreconstruct and s backgrounds to share and celebrate the long created anopportunity forOntariansofall Peter ShurmanandM reflected overall satisfaction with the key the with overall satisfaction reflected and forum survey While the both ities. ofprior determination inthe participate and future the about dream to our members allow to all designed Judaism, for Reform Union from by representatives facilitated NovemberLast we heldaday-longforum Templecommunity. ofthe direction the andideasabout thoughts their and share priorities identify concerns, their express to ofourcongregation allow allmembers survey,congregation-wide to designed and followed a up with retreat a board Temple community. involve is to mandate the and revitalize whose committee, avision implemented have and executive committee of directors Temple’sboard the decade. 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a different kind of seder Passover Recipes MOM’S MATZO BALLS by• In a largeNorene mixing bowl, Gilletz beat egg yolks with an Passover, the most home-centred of all the Jewish holidays, is all about the seder. 4 eggs electric mixer until light, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sugar ½ cup oil and water and beat on high speed for 8 to 10 Below, three families share how they’ve made this central ritual more engaging. 1 cup matzo meal minutes. Combine potato starch and cake meal. ½ tsp. salt Sprinkle over yolk mixture a little at a time (a sifter ½ tsp. Passover baking powder or strainer will help) and fold in carefully. Then by wendy schneider, the Hamilton Jewish News fold in grated chocolate and nuts. Wash beaters • Process all ingredients in a food processor fitted thoroughly and dry well. with the Steel Blade just until smooth, about 10 • In another large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with the nathan family seder the byrne-wolfson family seder seconds. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or in salt until stiff but not dry. Carefully fold into batter. the freezer for 20 minutes, until thickened. Pour gently into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. • Shape into small balls. Drop into boiling salted Batter should come to within 1 1/2 inches of top water in a large pot and cook, partially covered, of pan. If necessary, make a 2-inch collar with foil for about 40 minutes. around top of pan. Yield: 14 to 16. May be frozen in soup. • Bake for 1 hour, then reduce heat to 300 F for 15 Source: The NEW Food Processor Bible: 30th Anniver- minutes. Invert immediately and cool completely. sary Edition Yield: 15 servings. Freezes well. Source: The NEW Food Processor Bible: 30th Anniver- sary Edition MY MOM’S PASSOVER KIGELACH 2 ½ cups matzo farfel Confetti Vegetable Kugel 2 cups boiling water So colourful, so delicious! Excellent for both vegetar- 3 eggs, beaten ians and non-vegetarians. 1 ½ tsp salt 2 Tbsp oil or chicken fat 3 medium zucchini, unpeeled (1 lb.) 3 carrots, peeled • Pour boiling water over farfel. Let stand for 10 2 sweet potatoes or 3 large potatoes, peeled ... THE DIFFERENCE IS LEADERSHIP minutes. Pour off excess water. (about 1 lb.) z 2 medium onions Auditing & Accounting • Combine farfel, eggs, salt and oil and mix well. z Business Consulting Place a little oil in the bottom of muffin tins, and 2 cloves garlic z Succession & Estate Planning heat in oven. Divide mixture evenly into 12 com- ½ cup parsley leaves z Tax Minimization partments. 3 to 4 tbsp. chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried) z Litigation Support z • Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes, until nicely 4 eggs plus 4 egg whites (or 6 eggs) Business Valuations z Corporate Finance browned. These are delicious in chicken soup, or ½ cup potato starch or matzo meal Laura Wolfson, Tish Byrne and their daughter Hannah, with the artistic creations that enhance their family seder. z Mergers & Acquisitions 1 tsp. salt (to taste) Photo by Wendy Schneider as a side dish with meat. The texture is like that of ¼ z SR&ED Tax Credits noodle kugel. ½ tsp. pepper (to taste) z Corporate & Personal Bankruptcy As a Jewish educator, Laura Wolfson has the silk. Yield: 6 to 12 servings. 2 tsp. olive oil z Corporate & Personal Debt Restructuring long understood that the Passover seder “It was very organic and even the less Source: Second Helpings Please! is meant to be a vehicle through which artistic members of my family partici- • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grate zucchini, carrots and sweet potatoes. (Can be done in the food Jews engage with the defining moment of pated,” said Wolfson. HAMILTON BURLINGTON processor.) Finely mince onions, garlic, parsley Jewish peoplehood in a very meaningful For her second seder, instead of reading MY MOTHER’S PASSOVER CAKE Tel: (905) 523-0000 Tel: (905) 637-9959 You need an electric mixer to make this cake but use and basil. Combine all ingredients in a large mix- way. So, when the former principal of from the Haggadah, Wolfson has guests your processor to grate the chocolate. You will also ing bowl and mix well. Spray a 3 quart rectangular Temple Anshe Sholom’s religious school choose their seats based on which dinner www.taylorleibow.com need two large mixing bowls for this recipe. So good, or oval casserole with non-stick spray. Add veg- stopped feeling engaged, she knew it was plate — hand-painted with Passover themes that you won’t believe it’s a Passover cake! etable mixture and spread evenly. Bake at 375°F Rob Levy with his son Ethan Max Levy, named after Rob’s grandfather, the late Dr. Max Nathan, whose seder was the time to shake things up. by Wolfson over the last several years — for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden brown setting for a new tradition of Rob and Jason Levy’s animated seder. Photo courtesy of Rob Levy “Over the years I wanted to do some- most speaks to them. Under each plate they 3 ounces chilled bittersweet chocolate bar and firm. thing other than just read the Haggadah,” find a numbered question. ½ cup almonds (optional) • Yield: 12 servings. Freezes and/or reheats well. In 2004 Rob and Jason Levy approached projected on to the screen. she said, “not because I wanted to make it “The questions are varied, all related to 9 eggs, separated • 101 calories per serving, 2.7 g fat (0.7 g saturat- their grandfather, the late Max Nathan, with The seder concludes with a game, also more interesting for our daughter, Hannah, the themes of the seder, but all pointing to 1 ½ cups sugar ed), 71 mg cholesterol, 4 g protein, 15 g carbohy- an offer to help make their family seder animated, based on game shows such as but because I wanted to make it more inter- contemporary interpretations and strug- ½ cup cold water drate, 315 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium, 1 mg more compelling and interactive. Jeopardy or the Price is Right. “We split esting for us.” gles with those themes.” Each participant ½ cup potato starch iron, 2 g fibre, 35 mg calcium. “He was trying to find ways to make the people into teams,” said Levy. “It’s a great Two years ago, she came up with the takes turns answering the question and ½ cup cake meal tsp salt Variations: seder more entertaining,” said Rob, 27. way to close out the seder. For the adults it idea of seder guests participating in a then inviting others to comment. ½ • Mixture can be baked in sprayed muffin tins at Your Best “We said let’s help you do it.” Although gets pretty intense.” communal art project. Next to the seder Wolfson said she will never forget • Preheat oven to 350 F. 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. table she set up a silk-painting frame that the year one of her guests, a non-Jewish the two brothers hadn’t the slightest idea The brothers have created a website • Steel Blade: Break chocolate into 1-inch chunks. • Recipe may be halved. Bake in a 1 ½ quart at the time what they had in mind, they set (http://wix.com/haggadamations/2011) held a piece of silk depicting an image of woman and a refugee from the Bosnian Process until fine, about 30 seconds. Add al- greased casserole for 45 to 55 minutes. the Hebrew midwives who refused Phar- war received the question asking to reflect Move Yet. about putting their computer skills to the that includes all of the videos from the 2011 monds (if using). Process until almonds are finely task of creating a multi-media project that version of their creation. One only has aoh’s command to kill the Hebrew baby on what things are important to pass on chopped, 12 to 15 seconds longer. Source: Healthy Helpings/MealLeaniYumm! boys. Seder guests were invited to get up to the next generation. “She spoke about would not only transform their family’s to watch a few to realize that hundreds of at any time during the seder, choose silk what it meant to be a refugee,” said Wolf- seder but would fuel a sustained creative hours have gone into what has clearly been dyes, mix their own colours, and paint son, “It was amazing.” surge of activity. a labour of love. How do Israeli kids celebrate Passover? tanishall For each of the last seven years, the broth- “A lot of this was done when we were sales representative Children’s author Anna Levine’s latest book offers tunnel was dug in ancient times. ers have taken a multi-faceted approach to in school,” said Levy, acknowledging that the blum family seder a look at how Israeli children celebrate their Passover Levine, who was born in Halifax and raised in their task that includes choosing a theme, with both brothers now working full time 1122 Wilson St. West holiday. Jodie’s Passover Adven- Montreal, resides in Mevasseret writing a script — including penning lyrics and with the addition of a baby boy to his Lil Blume writes, “We start our seder at 7p.m. as people are arriving from different cities. After Ancaster, ON L9G 3K9 the first cup of wine, discussing the significance of the green vegetable, and breaking the middle to familiar tunes, developing computer own family, it’s unlikely that they’ll be able ture introduces young readers Tsiyon, just outside of Jerusalem. matzah, we get to Ha Lachma. We point to a plate of matzah and read in both Aramaic and English, to the thrill of an outing to one Her previous books, including animation and designing lego models to continue dedicating the amount of hours ‘This is the bread of affliction.’ We then devise a question based on this intriguing paragraph. 905.648.4451 depicting characters and scenes from the necessary to pull off a fresh production For many years, we focused on the line, ‘Now we are slaves; next year may we be free.’ At first of Jerusalem’s most intriguing Jodie’s Hanukkah Dig (Kar-Ben), Passover story. Then, using a variety of every year. But they’re hopeful that among we would go around our seder table of 8-16 people and each person would discuss the way in archaelogical sites — Hezekiah’s Running on Eggs (Cricket) and video techniques, they put it all together the 25 family members at their seder, some- which he or she is still a slave, or whether they are more free this year than last. In recent years Tunnel. Beautifully illustrated Freefall (Greenwillow), are all set we would criss-cross the table, letting the discussion emerge organically with each person into ten separate animated videos, each one will pick up the torch. by Moscow-born artist, Ksenia in Israel. speaking when so moved. video corresponding to a different part of In the meantime the Nathan family One year, we switched from the theme of slavery to the theme of ‘Now we are here; next year Topaz, the story follows the “Through my writing I am able the seder. These videos are projected onto a seder is still a highlight for both family and may we be in the land of Israel.’ Each person would consider what it means to be here now. We adventures of young amateur to bring a part of the land and the screen and shown at various points during a select group of friends who bring their asked each other, ‘Where or what is your promised land?’ and ‘What does the promised land mean archeologist Jodie and her cousin culture to others who are unfamil- the seder. own family members to see it. But in their to you?’ Another year, we asked, ‘What is the chametz in your life? How can you get rid of it?’ The Zach as they embark on a spooky Passover adventure iar with our lives ... and that gives me a great sense of “We didn’t want to get rid of the trad- own eyes, the brothers see themselves as next year, we asked ‘Have you got rid of last year’s chametz?’ Year after year our conversation to explore the famous secret water passage in Jeru- satisfaction,” said Levine. itions,” said Levy, so the videos are the lucky ones, because their grandfather deepens as our hearts open wider and wider. salem’s Old City. Sloshing through the long, dark, Jodie’s Passover Adventure is published by Kar-Ben HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • APRIL 2012 lived to see the first of what has become a By the time we are finished with Ha Lachma and ready to proceed with the Four Questions, www.tanishall.com

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Shimon and Josie Arbel at home in Israel in Jersualem. Shimon Arbel, formerly known as Stephen Albert, made aliyah in 1973 and Hebraicized his name on marrying Toronto native, Josie Zalden in 1979. The Arbels’ careers — he is a fundraiser for Jerusalem-based Hadas- sah Academic College and she is director of absorption services for the Association of Americans and Canadians living in Israel — make their observations about adapting to Israeli society particularly astute.

Story and photo by wendy schneider, the Hamilton Jewish News

How did you come to make aliyah? amongst diaspora Jewish communities, has which becomes the demonization of Can you speak about the challenges It affects the way we think, our public discourse, the I’m here. And those things aren’t the key to make Shimon: I grew up in a very strong Zionist probably taken the place of what used to be Jews, is concerning. I don’t believe that of living in Israel. way we do business and the way we’re perceived in me feel fulfilled. Now on a day that everyone’s family. When I was a kid our grandmother South Africa, in that it’s now the most Zion- everything that’s said is antisemitic. On the Josie: I work as the director of absorp- the world. In terms of everyday life, it’s the level of obnoxious and it’s rude and it’s loud, and it’s annoy- lived with us, and she used to tell us stor- istic Jewish community outside of Israel. other hand there are legitimate criticisms tion services for the Association of Amer- stress that people live under because of this sublim- ing and you almost get in a car accident, and you’re ies about how she’d see the Zionist lead- of Israeli policies. Not everything we do is icans and Canadians living in Israel. So inal, sub-conscious concern about tomorrow. Often cut off and then you have this silly argument with ers at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. I What’s it like having your children right. When you deal in sovereignty you I see a lot of different ways that people people don’t think about that when thinking about someone, ok, but my sense is life in Canada is not as ISRAEL 2012-2013 think that Chaim Weizman actually came to serve in the Israeli army? make mistakes. Generally speaking, I’m approach living in Israel ... I think an immi- Israelis, who, as far as I’m concerned, are all heroes. polite and friendly and sweet as it used to be either. Community Mission Hamilton in the 1940s ... So I grew up with Josie: There’s tremendous pride. Our disappointed with our political leadership. grant notices things with certain eyes and From the guy at the kiosk, to the taxi driver, to the FAMILY TOURS The Best compare bus driver, to the professor, to the high tech entre- compare Community Mission a strong love for Israel. After visiting Israel eldest daughter served in Intelligence. Our I wish our political leadership was as good consciously or unconsciously compares apples to apples What about the joys? apples to apples in North America with Camp Ramah when I was 16, I came younger daughter served in the northern as our corporate leadership. But we face life in Israel to what it was like in their coun- preneur, as far as I’m concerned in terms of Jewish April 23 - May 6, 2012 Josie: When you choose to throw in your lot with Inc. 5 star Hotels home and said I’m moving to Israel ... After command during the Lebanon war. Our the same problem as many Western coun- try of origin. We didn’t idealize Canada to history, we are heroes, and we are not equal part- Eilat and Petra options Unique itinerary! the Jewish people in the land, the sense of being Call Kathy, ext. 345 I finished Grade 13 in Hamilton I went for son is serving for six years as a captain in tries, where the best people don’t go into our kids. They love their family there. We ners either. For as long as we’re here and going to Call us for recent references SUMMER 2012 an army and sending our children and ourselves off part of something creative, of being part of building one year to the University of Toronto ... and the tank corps. He was in two wars — in politics. But in terms of our core values don’t have any immediate or close family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Magen David Adom something for the first time in 2,000 years is a real Deluxe Tour of Poland then in June of 1973 I moved to Israel and Lebanon and in Gaza — It definitely made — yes our cause is just. Yes Zionism is a here. So we miss that and I think, as a young we’re not equal. But we’re one family. We’re neur- Ceremony included and Israel achievement. It’s not neutral to me that we build a enrolled in the Hebrew University’s regular us feel more a part of Israeli life. It’s part success and if there’s anything that actually couple with healthy parents we minimized otic. We’re nervous. We have a lot of anxiety. We all All-inclusive deluxe hotels Oct. 14-29 • More days of sightseeing or Israel Only program. And I’ve lived in Jerusalem for of our life and it’s accepted as one of the concerns and disturbs me, it’s assimilation the element of raising our children far away suffer from post traumatic stress and that’s also why plant to purify salt water. It’s not neutral to me that • More meals Oct. 17-29 40 years. prices you pay. overseas. because part of that assimilation from our own families. But at this stage, we don’t sleep well, we have a large proportion of there are Israeli accomplishments. It’s very, very • A true family itinerary is a distancing from Israel amongst some as our parents are aging, we think about people who don’t sleep at night. And that’s what important and real and relevant and I think that is SUMMER 2012 More meals & sites than June 24 - July 8 any other tour! What kind of role did Hamilton play in How does it make you feel to see how Jews. When all is said and done, world it all the time. It’s complicated to be so far we’re all about, and in spite of it all, we’re in pretty part of the joy of living here. July 1 - July 15 Please compare! your decision to make aliyah? Israel is portrayed in the global media? Jewry for us is a strategic strength, and so away but when we made aliyah it wasn’t good shape. July 8 - July 22 For info call Kathy ext. 369 July 15 - July 29 Shimon: Growing up in a small commun- Josie: it makes me feel old because of the if world jewry doubts Israel’s just cause an issue at all. Shimon: I think the same. The joy is to see the July 29 - Aug. 12 PRIVATE CUSTOM ity made you feel, at least in my case, your narrative that I thought was so acceptable then it weakens the state of Israel. And it Josie: It has a lot to do with how you approach Aug. 5 - Aug. 19 accomplishment. I’ve seen a lot in 40 years and it’s PRIVATETOURS CUSTOM TOURS minority status. So I think there’s some- and so normative — that Israel is the brave ultimately therefore weakens the Jewish Shimon: I would say the greatest challenge things. I have seen people make aliyah all starry Aug. 19 - Sept. 2 remarkable considering the obstacles in our way, INNinnovativeOVATIVE itineraries ITINERARIE S thing about growing up in a small town David facing enemies and growing and people. So I am more concerned actually is that this is a very stressful country to live eyed and all idealism and when they hit that first && G greatREAT prices PRICE! S! which of course is war. So as far as I’m concerned WINTER 2012 - 2013 No one is more experienced where your Jewish identity is strongly felt. building and creating against difficult odds. about the Jews than the non-Jews. I’m more in and the many people who don’t know rude bank clerk, they’re really broken because in Dec.20, 2012 - Jan. 3, 2013 No one is more experienced Israel is a tremendous success and I am fully confi- than we are! Dec. 23, 2012 - Jan. 6, 2013 than we are! Second of all I think that for the three syna- To see that challenged makes me realize concerned about Jews believing the worst it well don’t understand the kind of stress Canada the bank clerk is going to say, ‘thank you don’t try to do it on your own dent that the best years of Israel are yet to come, DONT’book TRY withTO DO us IT and ON sa YOURve! OWN. gogues in the city, Reform, Conservative that while we’ve been living our life here accusations of our detractors. Although Israelis live under. So first of all you take and have a nice day’ — not because they particularly www.israelfamilytours.com BOOKCall WITHEhud US ext.322 AND SAVE and I think that we’re going, generally speaking, Call Kathy Ext 345 and Orthodox, Israel was a strong theme things have really been changing in the I think some of what’s been said is very people from 150 countries, put them into care if you have a nice day or not, but the public Call Ehud Ext 322 in a good direction. Would I like to see the peace and that it was an integral part of people’s world. legitimate criticism. I myself am no fan of a country that’s smaller than the distance discourse has a certain civility. So confronting a soci- process move? Very much so. Would I like to see BEST AIRFARE TO ISRAEL - WINTER Jewish identity. And the third is that in this government. I didn’t vote for them. I between Toronto and Montreal surrounded ety where those aren’t important values, where the $ us come to a settlement with the Palestinians? Yes. DIRECT FLIGHT from +tax Canada there was always a strong message Do you ever question your Zionist don’t support them. It’s not my policy. But by Arab states, five wars, terrorism, reserve nitty gritty of the exchange is more important than 485 Would I like to see different neighbours? That’s Don’t book with anyone else before talking to us first! that if you are a strong Jew, a strong Ital- ideals? on the other hand much of what is said duty, on top of life’s usual stresses, family, the niceties. Canadians like the niceties. And they beyond my control, but generally speaking in terms ian, a strong Greek, that you’re a strong Shimon: I’m not any less Zionist than I is tainted with Jew hatred because some job, whatever it may be. So what does that do make life very pleasant when you have to walk 905.886.5610 of the development of Israel as a democratic western Canadian and that is something that’s was the day I came here. 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