Adar / Nisan / Iyar / Sivan 5777 Vol. 28, No. 3 Spring 2018

THE BULLETIN

Congregation Agudas 715 McKinnon Ave, Saskatoon S7H 2G2 (306) 343-7023 Fax: (306) 343-1244 Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky Website: www.agudasisrael.org President: Harold Shiffman B'nai Brith Lodge #739 Holocaust invites you to the Memorial Service 19th Annual Sunday March 18th 1:30 PM Gerry Rose Memorial Jewish Community Centre Guest Keynote Speaker: and Volunteer Award Robbie Waisman Dinner Join us Saturday, March 17th at the home of Jan Honouring and Ron Gitlin for Havdallah and a chance for an intimate visit with Robbie. Steven and Rebecca Robbie Waisman was born in Skarzysko, Poland in 1931 to a very close-knit family. Simpson During his entire family was murdered except for his sister, Leah. Robbie th survived different concentration camps as a slave labourer in ammunitions factories and Friday, May 25 , 2018 was ultimately liberated from Buchenwald on April 11, 1945. Robbie came to as a 6:00 pm young man in one of the first boats of orphans. He lived in Saskatoon with his family for years, and now lives in . Robbie only began to tell his personal story decades after Jewish Community Centre his survival. He now has spoken to thousands of youth and adults around the world, and Details to follow has engaged in poignant and meaningful conversations with Indigenous communities and Residential School Survivors. We are proud to have Robbie back to share his message with thousands of Saskatoon and area students as well as to our Jewish and general community. RSVP Myla 343-7023 or Please join us and be part of the listening and remembering. email to [email protected] Join us Saturday, March 17th at the home or Jan and Ron Gitlin for Havdallah and a chance or register and pay online at for an intimate visit with Robbie. agudasisrael.org

Previous Winners of the Gerry Rose Volunteer Award 2000 2010 Gerry & Glady Rose Marsha & Grant 2001 Scharfstein Linda Shaw 2011 2002 Ralph Katzman Bert Gladstone 2012 2003 David & Randy June & Abe Avivi Katzman 2004 2013 David Kaplan Janet Erikson 2005 2014 Sam & Petty Landa Arnie Shaw 2006 2015 Walter, Lois & Susanne Sherwood & Elaine Gumprich Sharfe 2007 2016 Ron & Jan Gitlin Dianne Greenblat 2008 2017 Heather Fenyes Leona Wasserman 2009 Steven Goluboff

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This page is sponsored by Leona Wasserman 2 Editorial FROM OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY by Steven Goluboff The Mission Statement of Congregation Agudas Israel Congregation Agudas Israel is a spiritual, religious, educational and social home committed to deepening the quality of Jewish life in Saskatoon and district. We are an evolving link in the historical traditions of We are looking at the the Jewish people. We are a progressive, democratic and sensitive congregation responding to the widest completion of a three spectrum of Jewish thought and practice. year-term for our dedi- Written at the 2002 Kallah by the members of Congregation Agudas Israel cated and hardworking WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: president, Harold Shiff- Robert and Heather Englebert. We started attending in the fall of 2017. man. As anyone knows, We have a young daughter, Audrey, and are looking forward to the arrival who has taken on the of our second child in May. While I’ve been in Saskatoon since 2008, presidency of a volunteer based organization we’ve only recently been getting to know the Jewish community here and such as ours, it is a daunting and sometimes would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I grew up between thankless task. Harold has been dedicated Mississauga, Ottawa, and Montreal and work as an Associate Professor and relentless in the pursuit of balancing the in the History Department at U of S. Heather grew up in small town demands and expectations of his board and Saskatchewan and works at the Western Development Museum as the the members of the congregation while being Cataloguer in the Collections Department. fully employed and a husband and father to Victoria and Matthew Taras. Matthew and Victoria are a married couple three young children. He is right to challenge who are expecting their first baby in March. Originally from , they us to think “outside the box” in his president’s came to Saskatoon to study business and public policy, respectively, at column with regards to such issues as our the U of S. The baby will be a welcome addition to the home they share dues structure, security, and the future of our with Matthew’s parents, Daphne and Allen Ponak, who are members of Legacy Project. But with those challenges we Congregation Agudas Israel. must have alternatives that are viable and well thought out. There are many young members MAZEL TOV AND CONGRATULATIONS TO: on the Board of Trustees but with that comes Sherwood and Elaine Sharfe who are being honoured by the Canadian Red Cross and will the responsibility to take ownership of these be the 2018 recipients of the Power of Humanity Award at a special event on Wednesday April areas. Detailed analyses are required to find 25th at the Radisson Hotel at 12:00 noon. The youth recipient is Jack Saddleback. new solutions. As most of you know our dues Marsha and Grant Scharfstein on the birth of a granddaughter, Emilia Jean only make up about 40% of the budget. The Glazer, a daughter to Jennifer and Sa’ar Glazer, and sister to big brother Lavie. remainder is met by our three major fund- Gladys Rose on the weddings of two of her grandsons: Dr. Jonathon Harris raising projects, the B’nai Brith Silver Plate Klein to Casandra Campbell in July of 2017, and Aaron Kates Rose to Haley Dinner, the CAI and Hadassah Silver Spoon Adams in December 2017. Jonathon is the eldest son of Toby Rose and Les Dinner and the United Israel Appeal. Those Klein and Aaron is the eldest son of Marlene Kates and David Rose. fundraising projects are almost exclusively Patty (nee Landa) and Micha Puterman, long time supporters and friends of led by “the old guard”. In the next few years CAI, on the birth of a grandson Arieh Puterman Geva, son of Adi Puterman and there must be a transfer of responsibly to en- Dan Geva of Brooklyn, New York. sure that these maintain their success. As well, June Avivi and Nadine and Jay Avivi on the birth of a great grandson and those that have led the way must not continue grandson, Zain Abe, son of Aaron and Jamie Avivi. to enable the status quo by concluding that it is just as easy to do it in the same way and Dr. Alan Rosenberg who received the Canadian Rheumatology not mentor and support the efforts of the new Association Distinguished Rheumatologist Award at the Annual CRA meeting in Vancouver on February 23rd, 2018. This award honours Alan’s achievements generation of leaders and workers. I am sure over the past 40 years which have advanced the care for children with rheumatic that they will be more than willing to mentor diseases, provincially, nationally and internationally, as an outstanding clinician, and continue their hard work. In the next few an inspiring award-winning teacher, and a researcher. months, the Board’s nominating committee Leona Wasserman on the birth of her grandson, Ashton Paul, a son to Dr. Lisa will be searching for members to step forward Wasserman and Dr. Aimee Klapach in Minneapolis on June 9, 2017. (apologizes or respond to requests to serve, but with that from the editor for missing this milestone in previous Bulletins.) must come a commitment to take on major portfolios and they themselves seek out other CONDOLENCES TO: non-board members to work with them. Who Cindy Hanna on the death of her mother Marion Hanna on January 18th, 2018. will lead the way as president is yet to be The family and friends of Bill Glead, our 2017 Holocaust Memorial Key Note Speaker, who determined but we wish that individual all passed away recently in Toronto. the success and support. But as Harold has said in his column, we are not just a regular of who we serve. Hopefully our congregants in any way. This issue probably deserves a business. We are a synagogue and with that will appreciate that as we move forward. The community meeting particularly with those there is a responsibility of board members to issue of security has been addressed to some that regularly attend activities in the building support the religious aspect of our community extent with the attendance of a commission- with their families and children. and have a regular presence at synagogue aire at the front door for services. But we has always held dear to its heart, services and provide input to the Rabbi and need more than that. Our members have to the concept of Tikkun Olam, healing the world Ritual Committee to examine our practices, be diligent and responsible for taking care of and we as a community have done our best successes and failures. Rabbi Claudio writes our security and I encourage the Board to do to adhere to that tenant. The world certainly in his Divrei Harav about change, balancing more work in educating us on what approach needs Tikkun Olam and we are fortunate to tradition and Halacha and he is certainly aware should be taken if there is a perceived threat continued on page 12 This page is sponsored by Steven, Leila, Sarah & Shaina Goluboff 3 From the President by Harold Shiffman, President, CAI

I have been presi- working, were unable or unwilling to accept cally board members or parents) to provide dent of this commu- the factors of the changing world: Younger guard duties? It may surprise you, but most nity for just over two people have less time to volunteer to syna- synagogues in Canada have some form of years now and have gogue, and Jewish communities have more non-member security or greeter at all Shab- had my share of ups challenges than ever in attracting people and bat and festival services. This information, and downs. By far maintaining relevancy. Unfortunately, as the as provided by the Centre for Israel and the biggest struggles have been the various world changes around us, those who want to Jewish Affairs (CIJA), suggests that we are complaints I have received from members continue to see us do business “the way we behind the times by asking members to act unhappy with the board and its operations. In have always done it” will ultimately doom as community bouncers to unwanted guests truth there are not a lot of complaints, nor are us all. or potential assailants. there a large number of complainants; how- An example of our antiquated methods is There is a marketing measure in business ever, those who do complain do so with such our schedule-based dues collection system. called the Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). frequency that it feels as if I am up against a Few successful synagogues in North America The CLV is the projected amount of revenue large crowd of naysayers. ask members to look at a schedule of incomes generated by a single customer loyal to your Our board is made up of members who have and pay within a suggested range. Case stud- company over time. The CLV indicates the devoted of themselves to help make leader- ies of synagogues, some smaller than ours, upper-limit one should spend acquiring a ship decisions for the community. Each board have shown that by opening membership to new customer, as to surpass the CLV would member has the right and authority to make any dollar value, with a suggested “every indicate you are spending more money these decisions, and each decision is made member” dues level, saw people give more than what you would have earned had you thoughtfully and democratically. This may money overall than under a scheduling sys- retained the customer you already had. To be a surprise, but I did not want to continue tem. Another area of contention, though one retain customers, companies build loyalty by as president after the end of my term this past which I can clearly debate either side, is that providing value. This value is not just in the summer. The year 2017 was a challenge for of synagogue security. goods provided, but by the customer service me as I was approached head-on by members It is costly for our synagogue to pay for and buyer experience. of the old-guard who were less than pleased security to attend each Shabbat service and Although our synagogue is not a business with the way in which our board operated. potentially each session of Hebrew School, in the usual sense, customer service and sup- These members, well respected and hard but is it fair to ask our membership (specifi- continued on page 12 Divrei Harav – Rabbi Claudio’s Message “In all of us command” – Finding the balance between tradition and change By Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky

In a few weeks, God interpretations. It was clear that not everyone women in ritual and becoming more inclusive. willing, my family and shared his sense of humor. Most of the differences between groups and I will be taking the citi- When I learned about the Bill in the Par- denominations within Judaism come form the zenship oath and we will become Canadians liament proposing the changes, I thought it distinct attitudes towards change, and even after almost six years of living in this beautiful would be helpful for the politicians to consult inside each movement there are sub-groups country. At the end of the ceremony, we will with the Jewish community. And I say this, who maintain separate views. For a quick be singing O Canada for the first time as citi- also trying to bring some humour, because example on our “expertise” on the matter, zens, but the national anthem will be slightly we Jews have lots of experience in contro- next time you come to services just open different than the one we originally learned. versies about the role of change in tradition, our Siddur Lev Shalem in one of the pages As you know, “In all thy sons command” has especially when it comes to the inclusion of continued on page 12 been replaced with “In all of us command” in an attempt to make O Canada gender neu- tral and therefore a more inclusive national Premium kosher table wines anthem, according to the values of our times. available at Saskatoon Co-op As with all changes in tradition, this modifica- from Wines & Spirits, Blairmore Centre. tion came not without controversy. Trying to bring some humour about the need for mak- Find a wide selection of Galil ing language gender neutral, Prime Minister Mountain and Teperberg wines from Israel at attractive prices. Trudeau joked a few days later suggesting the ISRAEL word “mankind” should be changed to “peo- plekind”, giving news channels and TV shows Imported by International Cellars Inc.Vancouver, BC great material for hours of commentaries and Ad compliments of Norman Gladstone This page is sponsored by Dr. Alan Rosenberg & Dr. Lesley-Ann Crone and family 4 From The Moral and Spiritual Values of Judaism: Tikkun Olam by the late Rabbi Roger Pavey

In the trial of irrelevant. And Jews have a special role to choice for a Jew but to do justly. There are Gerald Stanly for play in this task. no options. Each human being is a creature of the death of Colten There are still two aspects to the concept. the divine, shares in that divinity and evokes Boushie, much hurt First, the search to heal the self and come the respect due to that infinite and intrinsic has been revealed, to terms with the divine dimension of being worth. The Torah spells out behaviour in much pain and unfairness has been discussed and possibility. Wounded human beings can minute detail. It is in principle responsive to and shared. I wondered what Roger would not play a real part in healing the wounds of all human life, regardless of time and place. have had to say about it. From “Moral & humanity as such. Everything must start at The Torah repeats again and again that “you Spiritual Values of Judaism”, an unpublished home but it can not stop there. The whole shall love the stranger, because you know what work by Rabbi Roger Pavey (z”l), I’d like to of the Jewish moral and spiritual tradition it is like to be a stranger in Egypt.” Memory share the following edited passage on “Tikkun is directed at the healing of all humankind of history and the disempowerment of Jews in Olam” history is woven together Patricia Pavey with a generic empathy for the human condition The term “tikkun olam”, “repairing the to produce a compassion world”, derives from the Jewish mystic for human pain and a tradition, where it has a very specific meaning. dedication to working in In modern Jewish thought it has developed an partnership with divinity entirely different connotation. for tikkun olam, healing. How can God, by definition, totally The healing starts with complete and self-sufficient, create a universe the individual, but it must that is not so perfect? go on to encompass all “Tikkun”, from the Hebrew root TKN, sentient creatures. As means “to make whole, repair, heal”. And this Hillel says, “If I am not is done when Jews accept the responsibility for myself, who will be of being Jews in covenant with God to be for me? But if I am for partners with God in the process. myself only, what am I? In modern Judaism the phrase takes on And if not now, when?” a new meaning, one that is still rooted in Involvement with others the original concept of recreating harmony is part of the healing of the through human and specifically Jewish action. self. Judaism points to a It is a concept that for many modern Jews healing of self that leads is more moral than theological. Healing to a healing of community, and repair comes to be understood more in the two irrevocably terms of creating a redeemed world of social intertwined. But the whole justice, peace and harmony: the repair of is woven into the turning relationship. If the times are out of joint, then to the Other in which all tikkun olam can be seen as the struggle for in community and the relationships of being is enfolded in the eternal search for the the realisation of the Prophetic dream, rather human beings with their world. Without that primal healing of Creature and Creator. The than as originally understood as an attempt dimension, there is no real point in being individual finds wholeness and healing in to grapple with a theological conundrum that Jewish at all. personal growth, but that growth can not occur many these days would view as insoluble and The overriding purpose of Jewish existence without community, involvement with others is the struggle for justice. It is impossible in mutual empowerment and enrichment. to be human except in relationship, and that Inside and outside, self and society interact relationship must be founded on justice. and are woven together in indissoluble webs Justice does not depend on any any human of interconnectedness. emotion: it is a mitsvah, a duty, a command. Once within the Jewish system, there is no THE BULLETIN Editor-in-Chief...... Steven Goluboff If you are happy with the Bulletin and enjoy reading Advertising Manager ...... Ron Gitlin it, please consider sponsoring a page. Contact Steven Circulation Manager ...... Myla Deptuch Goluboff or Ron Gitlin. Layout & Graphic Design...... Janet Eklund Proof Reading...... Bruce Cameron E-Mail Address: [email protected], Cost of this issue with mailing...... $1200 [email protected], Advertisements ...... $40/issue [email protected] Page Sponsorship. . . . . $40/issue or $130/year website: http://agudasisrael.org Issues Published...... 164 Issues/Year ...... 4

This page is spsonored by Debbie Diament (daughter of Rabbi Saul and Ann Diament), of Toronto 5 CIJA Calls for Better Access to Palliative Care by Steve McDonald, Assistant Director of Communications - CIJA

The way a society ensure that the national strategy that flows Can you attest to the importance of high- treats its most vulner- from Bill C-277 strengthens end-of-life care quality palliative care, perhaps having had a able speaks volumes for all Canadians. loved one who received such extraordinary about its principles. At CIJA, we deal with a wide range of end-of-life care? Or, do you have a family There are few more files – from and hate crimes, member who, despite seeking it, was unable vulnerable than those to human rights and poverty reduction, to to access appropriate hospice or palliative reaching the end of Canada’s policy toward Israel and the Middle care? We want to hear your stories – and life. East (to name just a few)! Whatever the issue government policymakers need to hear how The physical, emotional, interpersonal, and may be, I am always impressed by the pas- these policies affect real lives. Email us at spiritual challenges confronted at life’s end sion and talents of our community members, [email protected] to share your experiences with are immense. Just as we expect our health- many of whom do not hesitate to volunteer palliative care. care system to be there for us throughout our their expertise and experience to our work. It is an extraordinary act of chesed to care lives, so too must it support each of us – and Their insights make our efforts more effective for a person in their final days of life. Our our families – as we enter life’s final chapter. and improve public policy for all Canadians. healthcare system, in which Canadians rightly Palliative care is a policy issue that has the For this reason, in partnership with others, take pride as evidence of our nation’s innate potential to touch every family across the CIJA is organizing an expert working group sense of kindness, must do better to ensure country. According to the Canadian Hospice to provide us with advice regarding Canada’s that those who need palliative care are never Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), only national palliative care strategy. An essential denied this essential service. 15-30% of patients approaching the end portion of these suggestions will be based on of life have access to palliative care. With the patient and family experience, which is Steve McDonald is Director, Policy and Stra- Canada’s population continuing to age, exist- why I invite every reader to consider whether tegic Communications, at the Centre for Israel ing shortfalls in the system will only grow in they have personal insights they can share and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) the coming years. with us. While the federal government has taken the vital step of announcing additional federal funds for home care and palliative care, more can be done to ensure that no patient seeking palliative care is denied. This is why the Cen- tre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has taken a lead role in mobilizing an interfaith This year’s Saskatoon Humanitarians of the Year are coalition to urge Ottawa to take action on Elaine and Sherwood Sharfe. The Saskatoon Young palliative care. Humanitarian of the year is Jack Saddleback. Working with Catholic, Evangelical, and Muslim allies, CIJA’s efforts achieved a key milestone in late 2017 when Parliament Wednesday, April 25, 2018 passed Bill C-277. This bill, which received Radisson Hotel Saskatoon – 405 20th St E strong support from MPs across party lines, called for the establishment of a national 11:30 a.m. Registration palliative care strategy. Our next step is to 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Awards presentation

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This page sponsored by Catherine Delaney, Marc Sheckter, and Elle Delaney 6 Sisterhood Notes by Zoe Litman, President, Agudas Israel Sisterhood

Women’s League financial support to train young rabbis through vice in January which was simultaneously for Conservative Juda- the Torah Fund, and formed the backbone of celebrated throughout North America. Con- ism (AKA Sisterhood) the educational mission of the Conservative gregations held communal services and study is celebrating its one Synagogue. sessions to honor the organization’s history hundredth anniversary Women’s League strives to nurture mem- and accomplishments. Here women partici- this year. The movement was founded in 1918 bers with the values of Jewish tradition. pated in the Sabbath service (together with by a group of American women spearheaded The spirit of Sisterhood and the mission of the Hebrew School children) and prepared by Mathilde Schecter. Matilde’s friends and Women’s League enhances the lives of each a delicious meal which the congregation en- colleagues were instructed to go out to teach of our members. I can’t stress enough the joyed following the beautiful service. It was a women to be modern Jewish women in North fellowship and friendships which evolve by lovely evening of fellowship while linking us America. They tasked the Jewish women of participating in Sisterhood activities which to Jewish communities across North America. their time to “perpetuate traditional Judaism in ultimately strengthen communities. More recently Sisterhood held a Haman- their homes, synagogues and communities.” Sisterhood has provided a backbone for taschen baking bee for Purim and participated While the definition of what a constitutes a Jewish life in our community. We in Saska- in the Family Megilla reading and celebra- modern Jewish woman today may differ from toon are a small community but have a vibrant tion. A windup dinner at a local restaurant is a 100 years ago, the message and the mission life. Our group of women share and enhance planned for June. We will continue to unite is the same. Women’s roles have evolved and Jewish life here whether it is preparing food women through education and festivities and so has Women’s League. Over the past cen- for our religious festivities, a potluck party or encourage Jewish life both in our homes and tury our organization has sent out educational an educational program. the synagogue. material to be used in study circles, provided We recently held a Shabbat Family Ser-

On April 25th the Canadian Red Cross respect for all human beings. In short, Hu- Saskatchewan. It also generates funds to will host its third annual Power of Humanity manitarians are the ones who work to make further the humanitarian work of the Red Awards Luncheon in Saskatoon. This event our community a better place for everyone. Cross across Saskatchewan. All the pro- is a unique opportunity to celebrate and sup- This year’s Saskatoon Humanitarians of ceeds from the Power of Humanity Lunch- port local humanitarians while raising funds the Year are Elaine and Sherwood Sharfe. eon in Saskatoon will go to help the Red for the Canadian Red Cross. The 2018 Saskatoon Young Humanitarian Cross in Saskatchewan in two ways: com- Humanitarians are those who promote of the Year is Jack Saddleback. Previous forting families affected by disaster, and mutual understanding, friendship and coop- recipients include Dr. Karim and Mrs. Dora reaching students with education and tools eration and lasting peace among all peoples. Nasser; Heather Ryan and David Dube; Ain- to promote respect and help prevent bullying They may contribute to the alleviation of hu- sley Robertson, and Mike McDonald. behaviour. man suffering, protection of life or promo- The Red Cross hosts the Power of Hu- As the world’s largest humanitarian move- tion of health. The often work to educate the manity luncheon each year to inspire in- ment, the Red Cross/Red Crescent has more public on the meaning and importance of dividuals to pursue humanitarian goals than 17 million active volunteers in 190 humanity and human dignity and promote and recognize the spirit of humanity in countries around the world. Canadian Red Cross volunteers have worked as part of this movement for more than 100 years and con- Premium kosher table wines tinue to provide community-base services available at Saskatoon Co-op and assistance while also supporting the from Wines & Spirits, Blairmore Centre. larger international movement through dis- aster appeals, health and development pro- Find a wide selection of Galil Mountain and Teperberg wines grams. ISRAEL from Israel at attractive prices. To find out more about the Canadian Red Cross or to become involved with the Power of Humanity Luncheon please contact Tam- Imported by International Cellars Inc.Vancouver, BC my at [email protected]. Ad compliments of Norman Gladstone This Page is Sponsored by Saskatoon Hadassah WIZO 7 CAI Participates in Vigil for Worshippers Slain at City Mosque by Michael Eden Gertler

Our CAI commu- and was anti-feminist as well as anti-Islamic. the Ste. Foy mosque. Islamophobia, nity was invited to Daniel informed us that this kind of reaction- racism, and anti-semitism are growing and send a representa- ary opinion was also on display in the online provide a context in which it appears more tive to a January 29 comments that appeared under the OpEd he legitimate to spread bigotry and hate, and vigil to commemorate and bear witness on the helped to prepare for the StarPhoenix. to target minorities and have-nots. This first anniversary of the killing of six Muslim is an assault on our civic and religious worshippers in their mosque. Rabbi Claudio This is the statement I read: values, and an attack on our communities Jordokovsky was already committed so Presi- Sisters and Brothers, on behalf of our and on Canada at-large. In solidarity, we dent Shiffman invited JoAnn Jaffe to represent Rabbi, our President, our board, our mem- too know that we must act to vanquish CAI. Unfortunately, bad driving weather was bers, and our community, I bring greetings hate and the circumstances that create it, forecast and JoAnn needed to leave early for and solidarity from Congregation Agudas and work to promote understanding and Regina. She asked me to attend in her stead. Israel. respect for the fundamental humanity that I spoke briefly, relying mostly on a text that unites us all. she provided. Tonight we remember and mourn the Peace, Sala’am, Shalom The vigil took place in the gymnasium/ loss of Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou theatre space of the Islamic Association of Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Aboubaker I sat with Judge Arnot and Mayor Clark, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon). It began with a Thabti, Abdelkrim Hassane and Azzedine and was greeted by several CAI members, by prayer led by Imam Ilyas Sidyot. The host/ Soufiane who were slain during prayer at clergy and nuns who were recognizable due MC was Arisha Nazir, a young woman who the Islamic Cultural Centre in Ste. Foy, to their occasional or frequent presence in our was featured on the front page of the Star- Quebec. We also think of those who were Synagogue, and by several Muslims who col- Phoenix the next morning. The event was injured, and the families and friendships laborate in CARS. I estimate that there were organized, in part, by Daniel Kuhlen, Chair that were shattered. about 100 people in attendance. It is good that of the Media Communications and Outreach As Jews we know what it is like to be we were invited and participated. As a human Committee, and our friend from the (Jewish- targeted for your identity, for your mere being and as a Jewish person, I am deeply Muslim) Fellowship for Reconciliation and otherness, and we know how important it shaken by outrageous violence such as what Peace (FRAP). There were several media is to stand together and oppose those who happened January 29, 2017 when people were crews in attendance and I ended up in some would divide us in order to destroy us and murdered or gravely injured in their house of CTV news coverage that night. The speakers the society that includes us. worship. I am even more disturbed that this included Judge David Arnot, Chief Commis- Indeed, this solidarity, this building has happened in my own country. We need sioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights of community and society is one of the to take every opportunity to reaffirm what Commission, Jordan Cantwell, the Moderator highest values of Jewish practice. As unifies us including shared values of human of the United Church of Canada (who lives in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, in The Home We rights, social responsibility, civil discourse, Saskatoon), a local United Church minister, Build Together said, “Just as God creates coexistence, and peace. and Mayor Charlie Clark. the natural universe, so we are called on Judge Arnot introduced two other Human to create the social universe—a universe, Rights Commissioners who were in atten- like that of the planets and stars, that is dance—Mr. Michael San Miguel, and the ordered, rule-governed, a space of inte- newest commissioner, Dr. Fatima Coovadia, grated diversity, a world we can see and known to us through her work with Children say, as God saw and said, that it is good. ” of Abraham Sponsors (CARS). As Muslims and Jews, we have much in Among other things, Judge Arnot spoke about common. Our faiths, laws, and practice are the need to lobby MPs to follow through on rooted in our common origins. Our father the reintroduction of anti-hate speech legisla- Abraham left us with common lessons. To tion that had been stripped from the Charter serve G-d is to welcome the stranger and by the Harper Government. In his moving honour the guest; to uphold the dignity of address, Daniel Kuhlen mentioned that the each person as the basis for the relation- shooting last January 29 took place two days ship of all people; to pursue justice in after President Trump signed an executive our community; to work for the ideals of order banning travelers from seven mostly peace across our differences. These values Muslim countries. He also talked about shock teach us to speak up and act when there jock radio in Quebec City, including one host is injustice, for “the sake of heaven” and who anchored a blatantly anti-Islamic show for the sake of building a more just, safe, for six years but never invited a single Mus- and livable world. lim. The Laval University student who was We remain appalled by the attack on the shooter was a regular troll on the Internet This page is sponsored by Alan, Linda and Sam Goluboff of Toronto 8 A Busy Year for B’nai Brith Canada – With More to Come by Brian Herman, B’nai Brith Director of Government Relations It’s been a busy on several occasions to help defeat anti-Israel as UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and 12 months for B’nai boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) ini- Works Agency for Palestinian – Brith Canada across tiatives at the University of , both with the agencies themselves and with the country, with a the University of Winnipeg and the University government officials. UNRWA often uses strengthening of our of Ottawa, among others. educational materials that incite anti-Israel representation on the prairies and in the We educate Canadians about the bigoted sentiment. We educate Canadians about the nation’s capital. Regina native Brian Her- nature of the BDS movement. As anti-Israel plight of Jewish refugees in the Middle East man was appointed Director of Government and pro-BDS musician Roger Waters em- through our annual ‘Jewish Refugees from Relations in Ottawa, carrying our message barked on a Canadian concert tour, B’nai Araba Lands’ campaign. with government leaders, officials and the Brith launched a nation-wide screening of We’ve advocated in Parliament. Three ex- diplomatic community. Ran Ukashi is the the counter-narrative film “Wish You Weren’t amples stand out. B’nai Brith testified in sup- new Regional Director in Winnipeg and Abe Here” in six cities where Waters performed. port of legislation to create Jewish Heritage Silverman of Edmonton has become Manager We run a vibrant Holocaust education pro- month – to be celebrated for the first time in of Public Affairs for Alberta. gram. We support visits by Holocaust survi- 2018. We testified on Parliament’s study of As Canada’s oldest Jewish human rights vors to Canadian schools, often in response to systemic racism and religious discrimination, organization, our efforts remain focused on antisemitic incidents, to help younger students reminding MPs that the Jewish community re- supporting the needs of the grassroots Jewish understand the impact of hatred directed at mains the most targeted group in Canada. We community. This includes addressing the twin Jews and all religious groups. And such visits offered proposals to ensure that new national challenges of antisemitism and hate speech. are now paid for by B’nai Brith whenever security legislation does not dilute provisions We don’t merely speak out over the issues -- requested by a Canadian school. for the advocacy and promotion of terrorism. we press for action and for holding to account B’nai Brith is a member of the inter-faith We’ve protected children in the classroom. those who engage in hate speech, hate crimes, civil society group, convened by Global Af- Following B’nai Brith’s advocacy, the Toronto antisemitic behaviour, and anti-Israel stances fairs Canada, to discuss the challenges of school board removed a textbook falsely ac- grounded in antisemitism. So, in addition to religious freedom and ethnic minority per- cusing Israel of using child soldiers. And in what you can find on B’nai Brith Canada’s secution. We are also a member of Global the wake of our efforts, Ontario educational website – www.bnaibrith.ca – what have we Affairs Canada’s consultative group that materials containing an overly broad and been up to? Here are just a few examples: discuses Canadian participation in the Inter- unhelpful definition of Islamophobia were Our League for Human Rights continues national Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. withdrawn and amended. to operate its 24 hours a day/7days a week And, thanks to a generous contribution from We even helped reverse a discriminatory hotline to report antisemitic incidents. The a Winnipeg supporter, we now fund a B’nai decision by the Canadian Food Inspection League continues to publish its annual Audit Brith representative on Canada’s delegation Agency to remove two Israeli West Bank of Antisemitic Incidents in Canada – regarded to IHRA plenary meetings. wines from store shelves. as a highly authoritative document by Cana- We defend Israel and Jewish Canadians in And, not to be overlooked, we support our dian officials and international agencies. This the political arena. We supported efforts to community’s most vulnerable. B’nai Brith Audit – the next edition of which we’ve sched- have Canada move its embassy in Israel to runs daily seniors programming at our head- uled to be published in April -- underscores Jerusalem. We strongly denounced the asso- quarters in Toronto and at our affordable hous- that Jews remain the most targeted group for ciation of one federal MP who appeared at a ing residences ascross the country, including hate in Canada, a trend also discovered by Sta- rally in support of Palestinian terrorists, and our annual Food Bag programs during key tistics Canada in its data for police-reported caused her to distance herself from supporters Jewish holidays. hate crime. We build on this data to promote known to deny the Holocaust. We have chal- We are heavily engaged in many channels constructive, concrete responses. lenged the charitable status of religious groups as a credible partner and an important con- We continue to support Jewish students to supporting antisemitic speech and have tributor on issues affecting Canadian Jewry. fight antisemitism on university and college condemned taxpayer-funded events where We are having success but we could use your campuses. We’ve published a guide specific participants openly promote anti-Israel hatred. help as we depend on support from individual to assisting students understand, report on, We have directly challenged the anti- community members – people just like you! and counter antisemitism. We’ve intervened Israel bias of United Nations agencies such B’nai Brith Update by David Katzman, President of B’nai Brith Lodge 739 and Chairman of Silver Plate Dinner

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This page is sponsored by Lois & Walter Gumprich, with Susanne, Daniel, Michelle, Abigail and their families. This page is sponsored by Jeffrey and Sherril Stein. 10 Israel’s 70th Birthday by Veronica Klein, National Director of Community and Regional Development Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA On April 19th, Historically and until today, the Canadian is never barred. the Jewish world Jewish community has been a vital partner in Every year, over half of the money distrib- will celebrate Is- Israel’s success. Jewish Canadians from coast- uted by Jewish Federations of Canada directly rael’s 70th birthday to-coast have donated hundreds of millions supports programs and services in Israel that on Yom Ha’atzmaut of dollars in support and defense of Israel have a direct impact on Israeli families and – Israel’s Independ- the past 70 years. The commitment of the communities. The balance supports Canadian ence Day! It is an incredible thing that each of Canadian Jewish community has been a criti- Jewish communities like Saskatoon, national us will experience firsthand what our ances- cal element in development of the rock-solid experiential Jewish identity programs like tors only ever imagined in their minds eye. infrastructure that turned a fledgling nation Birthright Israel and March of the Living, A thriving population of 8.7 million Jewish into a world leader in the fields of technology, and national agencies like the Centre for Is- people celebrating 70 years of Israel’s exist- science and medicine. rael and Jewish Affairs, which advocates for ence loudly and proudly. Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA, in Canadian and world Jewry on local, national As a country made up of the immigrants and partnership with Jewish communities across and international stages. their descendants, this day that has come about Canada, has been supporting community Every donation you make to Jewish Federa- because of the great sacrifice by families from strengthening projects across Israel since tions of Canada – UIA has a far reaching and across the globe. Since 1948, almost 24,000 1967. Israel remains the common element that meaningful impact. On behalf of all those Israelis have died in defense of the Jewish binds us as a dispersed nation. Whether you whose lives are improved because of your homeland. Sadly, since its creation, violence were raised as a Jew in Canada, Ecuador or generosity, thank you. and terrorist acts have been constant reality Ukraine, you are welcomed to Israel with open I am sure you will join me on April 19th in for its citizens. But instead of weakening the arms, as a tourist or new immigrant. In 2017, shouting out a big ‘Yom Huledet Sameach’ to country, this harsh reality has only made the The Jewish Agency brought 28,400 people Israel. May we continue to go from strength Jewish people stronger and more resilient to Israel. The door to the Jewish homeland to strength. 2017 UIA Campaign Thank you to all those who contributed to the Saskatoon 2017 United Israel Appeal Campaign. $68,000 was raised for the work of the Jewish Agency and half of that will be sent back to CAI to support the programming in our community. Steven Goluboff – Campaign Chairman Josh Gitlin and Perry Jacobson – Campaign Associate Chairmen Yaniv and Sapir Atiya Diane Greenblatt Sherwood and Elaine Sharfe June Avivi Zara Gurstein Arnie and Linda Shaw Jay and Nadine Avivi Perry and Jordana Jacobson Michael Shaw Rhoda and Albert Broudy Claudio and Rosy Jodorkovsky Marc and Catherine Shecter Bruce and Tamara Buckwold David and Susan Katzman Jack and Bev Shiffman Bruce Cameron Ralph Katzman Rebecca and Steven Simpson Cindy Cohen Randy and Shirley Katzman David Stromberg Mark and Wendy Ditlove Sherry and Cam King Jeffrey Stromberg Heather and Les Fenyes Zoe Litman Robert Stromberg Josh and Nicky Gitlin Gordon Popplestone Veronica Valenzuela Ron and Jan Gitlin Gladys Rose Leona Wasserman Shaina Goluboff and Adam Hnatyshyn Alan and Lesley-Ann Rosenberg Steven and Leila Goluboff Kevin Sharfe SHERWOOD GMC RV GMC Medium Sales Heavy GMC Duty and Duty Trucks Service Trucks

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Divrei Harav... continued from page 4 that contain the Amidah. The editors of the dies and can only survive in a place as a Mu- dition with responsibility. Each time we face new Siddur for the Conservative Movement seum. The Talmud says “Dor Dor V’dorshav”. a challenge we must think that our decisions worked hard to make this prayer an egalitarian Each generation of sages has the right and will have an impact not only for this genera- one, but at the same time, to still bring options the duty of interpreting the tradition in a way tion but also for the ones to come. Sometimes for those who want to recite the traditional that remains both authentic and relevant for the need for a change makes us consider only version. That way, the Siddur offers three the present times. In that sense the discussion what seems to be needed right now, but not different versions: One with traditional (male) about O Canada is not different: We need a na- weighing the consequences for the future and language (mentioning only the Patriarchs), tional anthem that represents our history and possibly not evaluating the whole picture. one egalitarian (mentioning both Patriarchs historical values but also the spirit of our time. The future will be ours only if we can find and Matriarchs and also gender neutral) and It must make us proud of being Canadians and the balance between the two pillars, tradition one that offers a middle-way (Patriarchs and it also must teach the future generations how and change. Matriarchs but not gender neutral). And this to put into practice the values that it conveys. example is only within Conservative Judaism. The fact that change in tradition is needed One movement and three different approaches to keep its vitality is indisputable. The ques- Editorial.. continued from page 3 to language in prayer. tion, though, is not whether change is an op- again hear the wisdom of our late Rabbi Change has always been part of the Jewish tion, but what is the change that is needed in Pavey who shares with us The Moral and tradition. That’s the only rational explanation every specific time in history to both address Spiritual Values of Judaism. There are many to understand the survival of Judaism for thou- the need for a change and the preservation examples of that in our community with the sands of years, after so many persecutions, of tradition. Although necessary, change can work we have done with our Muslim friends changes in circumstances and the influence of be a double-edged sword because it has the who in unity share the disdain for racism and so many cultures. Our Jewish practice is very capacity of harming what is intended to be violence which we have both experienced. different than many of the laws written in the protected. While tradition without change Our friends and long-time leaders Sherwood Torah (For example: Death penalty, slavery, makes it irrelevant, irresponsible changes and Elaine Sharfe are being honoured by the the rule of “eye for an eye”, the “rebellious that affect the essence of tradition makes it Red Cross for their personal contributions to son” who according to the Torah must be put irrelevant too and endangers its continuity. Tikkun Olam and we hope that many of us to death, the offering of animal sacrifices, While a goal is not easy to be achieved, the can participate in that honour at the Red Cross etc.). There is evolution, change and adapta- challenge is always to try to find the balance. Power of Humanity Luncheon on April 25th. tions that are included in the Talmud and the Rabbis and Congregations must be atten- There are many activities in the next three Rabbinical Literature since then. Judaism tive to the needs of each generation but also months, all advertised and commented on in must reflect the spirit of the time; otherwise it remember that our role is to preserve the tra- this Spring issue of The Bulletin. we design and print... Brochures Newsletters C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A NTS Flyers Keith Thomson B.Comm. CA Posters Brian Turnquist B.Comm. CA Michael Gorniak B.Comm. CA Presentation Folders JACK SANDBRAND B.Sc, B.Ed Rodney Trayhorne MPAcc. CA Laser Cheques Amberly Chabot B.Comm. Stationery Associate Broker, •Accounting & Auditing Annual reports •Personal & Corporate Tax Planning & Preparation Business Forms 306-241-0389 • Computer Consulting, Training & Monthly Processing Carbonless Forms Textbooks [email protected] •Financial Planning & Loan Proposals Family History Books www.sandbrand.com •Estate Planning •Agristability ... to your specifications and satisfaction •Business Plans •Litigation Support •Business Valuations Call for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION 244-4414 Fax: 244-1545 Tel. 306.955.3373 • Fax. 306.955.5739 400 - 15 23rd St. East - Saskatoon 217 Jessop Avenue • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1Y3

This page is sponsored by Alan & Crone Lesley-Ann Rosenberg 12 Biography of the Month: Janusz Korczak by Stan Schroeder This article graduation he became a pediatrician. power in the country came into the hands of originally In 1907–1908 Korczak continued his radical right-wing and openly anti-Semitic appeared in studies in Berlin. When he was working circles. Korczak was removed from many of the Shir Notes for the Orphan’s Society in 1909 he met the positions in which he had been active, and May, 2010. I am Stefania Wilczyńska, a superb educator, and he suffered great disappointment. As a result, submitting it to the daughter of a wealthy Jewish family, who he took a growing interest in the Zionist effort Congregation dedicated her life to the care of orphans and and in the Jewish community in Palestine. Agudas Israel greatly influenced Korczak and his career He visited Palestine in 1934 and 1936, at this time as an educator. In 1911–1912 he became a with a particular interest in the educational because of director of Dom Sierot, the orphanage of his achievements of the kibbutz movement. the recent own design for Jewish children in Warsaw. In 1935 Korczak wrote a children’s novel controversy He took Wilczyńska as his closest associate. Kajtuś The Wizard, anticipating Harry Potter concerning the passing of a Holocaust law There he formed a kind-of-a-republic for in depicting a schoolboy who gains magic in Poland. Stan Schroeder children with its own small parliament, court, powers (and its popularity in the 1930s, in I am writing this article on one of the most and newspaper. He reduced his other duties both Polish and translation to several other important holidays of the Jewish year, Yom as a doctor. languages, was nearly comparable to the Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. In 1914 Korczak was again called up for present one of the Harry Potter series.) This is the day we remember the terrible military service in the Russian army, and When the Warsaw Ghetto was established slaughter of our people by the Nazis before it was in military hospitals and bases that in 1940 Korczak was forced to move his and during World War II, and the heroism of he wrote his important work How to Love orphanage inside. Though he and his staff those who risked their lives to save Jews being Children. After the war he returned to Poland were faced with the day-to-day tasks of sought for the camps and by the death squads. – now independent – and to his work in the obtaining food, he continued the activities The man I consider to be the ultimate victim Jewish orphanage, but he was also asked of student government and cultural projects. and hero of that era is known by a pen name he to take charge of an orphanage for Polish On August 5, 1942 the Nazis ordered all the chose, Janusz Korczak. He was born Henryk children, and to apply there the methods he orphanage children and staff transported Goldszmit July 22, 1878 in Warsaw, Poland had introduced in the establishment of Dom by train to the Treblinka death camp. to Józef and Cecylia (Głębicki) Goldszmit, Sierot. He stressed that a child was not be Korczak dressed them in their finest and led assimilated Jews and followers of haskalah, regarded as something to be shaped and them in four lines, singing as if on an outing. a European Jewish Enlightenment Movement. trained to suit adults, but rather as someone Korczak, himself, had opportunities to be His father was a respected lawyer with broad whose soul was rich in perception and ideas, smuggled out of the Ghetto, but refused to scholarly interests. The family had a history of who should be observed and listened to within leave his children. community activity and social service. his or her own autonomous sphere. A statue Janusz Korczak and the Children Young Henryk had an early interest in The 1920’s were a period of intensive and stands in a prominent place at Yad Vashem in writing, starting a diary at the age of 13. While fruitful work in Korczak’s life – he was in Jerusalem. It is a reminder of his greatness and still in school he entered literary competitions. charge of two orphanages, where he also the tasks left to us. In 1898 he entered a four-act play entitled lived, was an instructor at boarding schools Ktoredy? (Which Way?) using the name and summer camps, a lecturer at universities Editor’s Note: Stan Schroeder is the Editor of Janusz Korczak from the book Janasz and seminaries, and wrote a great deal. His Congregation Shir Ami’s “Shir Notes” in Los Korczak and the Pretty Swordsweeperlady. 1923 King Matthew the First and 1925 When Angeles which also won a Gold Medal for “Bul- In the1890s Korczak studied in the Flying I am Small Again dealt with the conflicts letins.” He writes biographies of famous Jews University, the name derived from classes created when adults in charge of children and has offered to share them with us. This arti- held at different private apartments. From don’t understand the child’s world. cle was first published in the Shir Notes. Steven 1898 to 1904 he studied medicine at The In the mid 1930’s, Korczak’s public career Goluboff and Stan met each other in Jerusalem University of Warsaw and also wrote for underwent a change. Following the death of to discuss their community Bulletins. several Polish language newspapers. After his the Polish dictator, Jozef Pilsudski, political

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HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE The Legacy Fund TAX BENEFITS Every contribution to the CAI Legacy Project – Capital Fund Raising Campaign will be eligible for a charitable donation receipt from Congregation Agudas How high Israel. Congregation Agudas Israel is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Our registration number is 106967169 RR0001 . Here’s an example of how a contribution of $10,000 from a Saskatchewan resident will be treated for tax purposes: You make a donation of $10,000 in 2017 and you are a Saskatchewan resident; can we go! 1.The Federal charitable tax credit rate is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on the balance of the donation. Your Federal tax credit is therefore $2,872; $3 Million 2. The Saskatchewan charitable tax credit rate is 11% on the first $200 and 15% on the balance of the donation. Your provincial charitable tax credit is therefore $1,492.

Your net cost, after the tax saving, is actually only $5,636. This benefit is available for each and every year you make the donation in the event your donation is spread over a number of years.

There are also significant tax benefits for gifts of publicly listed securities. We would be pleased to discuss this option with you at any time.

MAKING A DONATION OR PLEDGE

To get involved in the CAI Legacy Project Capital Fund Raising Campaign please call, send a cheque or fill out the ‘Pledge Form’ insert included in this March 80% brochure and send it to:

Grant Scharfstein 200 – 123 2nd Ave. S. Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7K 7E6 Or email it to: [email protected]

Cheques are to be made out to CAI Legacy Project

You can also contribute online by Debit or Visa by going to the Congregation Agudas Israel Website at www.agudasisrael.org and clicking on ‘Legacy Project’

The time is now, the THE CAI LEGACY PROJECT need is great. As our CAPITAL CAMPAIGN grandparents and parents did for us, so CONGREGATION too shall we do for AGUDAS ISRAEL Rabbi Claudio’s Hebrew Class the next generations SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN L’dor V’dor We need you to participate in this life changing Legacy Project - if you have any FACILITY RENEWAL PLAN 2017 questions or comments please contact Grant Scharfstein at [email protected] or by calling 306-653-2838. Thank you for your consideration.

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