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MAY 12, 2014 | 12 IYAR 5774 ESTABLISHED 1937 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM | $2 ‘Everybody can be a killer ... Everybody can be a victim’ Yom HaShoah marked in Ottawa with a solemn commemoration at the SJCC and a panel discussion on genocide at Saint Paul University. BY LOUISE RACHLIS of six memorial candles by Holocaust In a keynote address at Ottawa’s survivors, a fl oral procession by students, Community Yom HaShoah marches on and off of the Colours by Commemoration, April 27 at the Soloway members of the Jewish War Veterans of PHOTO: HOWARD SANDLER Jewish Community Centre, and the Canada – Ottawa Post, and brief remarks (From left) Holocaust survivors Inna Margulis, Yelena Heifets and Yuri Heifets light following day during a Yom HaShoah by Israeli Ambassador Rafael Barak and the sixth memorial candle during the Yom HaShoah Commemoration, April 27. panel discussion on genocide at St. Paul Mina Cohn, chair of the Shoah University, Father Patrick Desbois, a (Holocaust) Committee of the Jewish Catholic priest from France, discussed his Federation of Ottawa. work in locating and identifying the mass The panel discussion on genocide, graves of Jews and Roma murdered titled “Duty to Remember and the during the Holocaust in Eastern Europe. Rebuilding of Nations,” was a powerful In moving and heartbreaking detail, mix of skepticism, but also of hope. Father Desbois described his studies of Father Desbois explained that, in 2004, “What was the crime? Not before, not he joined with other leaders in the after,” and the thousands of interviews French Catholic and Jewish communities he’s conducted with those who were to found Yahad-In Unum, which means present at the crime scenes where whole “together” in Latin and in Hebrew, an villages came to watch. organization he now leads. “Never were the Nazis missing work- The purpose of Yahad-In Unum is to ers,” he said. “Before, I was imagining the further relations between Catholics and helpers were happy and welcoming and Jews. Its largest and most ambitious the killers were bad. But I know now they initiative is to locate the sites of mass are the same face. Everybody can be a graves of Jewish victims of the Nazi killer. Everybody can be a victim … It was mobile killing units, the Einsatzgruppen, legal to kill a Jew, a Gypsy. It was an order in Ukraine and Belarus.

and an authorization.” The panel also included Jan Grabowski, PHOTO: HOWARD SANDLER The Yom HaShoah Commemoration professor of history at the University of Keynote speaker Father Patrick Desbois (centre) with Ambassadors Rafael Barak of Israel (right) and Philippe Zeller of France at the Yom HaShoah Commemoration. also included solemn music, the lighting See Yom HaShoah on page 2

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Continued from page 1 Sunday … I looked into the eyes of a Ottawa; Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka of killer and he remembered me. People Congregation Machzikei Hadas; Vern became completely evil.” Redekop, professor of confl ict studies at Rutagonya said he struggled to make Saint Paul University; and Emery sense of his experience and it was almost Rutagonya, a Rwandan Genocide sur- impossible because there wasn’t much vivor and co-founder of the Rwanda written about it. Survivors Foundation. The moderator “So I read about the Holocaust, like was Andrea Knight of the Azrieli Night by Elie Wiesel, to understand what Foundation. had happened to me,” he said. In her words of welcome, Chantal Rutagonya created a program to Beauvais, rector of Saint Paul University, teach about genocide in a way that said Saint Paul aims to “walk the talk. “doesn’t shock people,” describing “a “We want to transform our culture so place to come and sit down and listen to this kind of thing doesn’t happen again. stories.” Knowledge is freedom.” Redekop stressed it’s not just the facts “To say ‘never again’ is not enough,” that need to be remembered, it’s the said Shoah Committee Chair Cohn in her emotions. welcoming remarks. “In the room, we “The victims were surrounded by fear. have students who will take the messages They felt a profound humiliation. There of the panel discussion back to their was no dying with dignity,” he said. schools.” “They felt a profound sense of loss; the PHOTO: HOWARD SANDLER “The theme of this evening is ‘Duty to whole community was wiped out. Gone Students who had participated in the March of the Living and students from Remember,’” said moderator Andrea in 24 hours … There was powerlessness, a the Ottawa Jewish Community School take part in a memorial floral procession at the Knight. She quoted fi lm director Atom sense of terror.” Yom HaShoah Commemoration. Egoyan on the Armenian genocide: Rabbi Bulka said a Catholic newspaper “These are the ghosts of my people and called him to ask about Father Desbois’ this is my history … Nothing could be presentation and whether it would help. simpler. Nothing could be more “Silence certainly doesn’t help,” Rabbi complex.” Bulka said he told the reporter. “With each passing year, I become “The best bet we have for the next more and more skeptical that history can generation,” continued Rabbi Bulka, “is teach us anything at all,” said Grabowski. to teach kindness to our children. Those “In terms of the Holocaust, we are in a who risked their lives to help others came dire situation because these are the last from those kinds of families.” of the last. They are a disappearing Nicole Jozsa, a Grade 10 religion memory. We have the utmost urgency teacher at École secondaire Béatrice- and it’s my duty and that of other Deslogues in Orleans, the largest French historians.” Catholic high school in Ontario, was Offering up terms such as “Holocaust seated next to me taking notes during the defl ection” and “misappropriation of the panel discussion. Holocaust,” Grabowski lamented that “It enriched my life,” she said. “I’ll be “everything will open up again when the exhausted tomorrow morning telling my survivors are no longer with us.” students everything.”

Rutagonya described the horror of The panel discussion was sponsored by PHOTO: FRANCIE GREENSPOON experiencing the 1994 genocide against the Shoah (Holocaust) Committee of the At the panel discussion on genocide, April 28, at Saint Paul University: (Back row, from left) the Tutsi people in Rwanda at the age Jewish Federation of Ottawa, the govern- panelists Vern Redekop, Saint Paul University; Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka, Congregation of 18. ment of Canada, the Embassy of France, Machzikei Hadas; Jan Grabowski, University of Ottawa; Emery Rutagonya, Rwanda Survivors “I couldn’t make sense of what was the Embassy of Israel, Saint Paul Foundation; and Father Patrick Desbois, Yahad-In Unum with (front row) Andrea Freedman, happening … They were our neighbours, University and the Catholic Archdiocese Jewish Federation of Ottawa; Mina Cohn, Shoah (Holocaust) Committee; and panel moderator Andrea Knight, Azrieli Foundation. good Christians who went to mass every of Ottawa.

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Gala for Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka, rabbi and be installed as our new spirit- ual next year. to be held Wednesday, June 11 at the For the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, proceeds from the event will Fairmont Château Laurier, will benefi t assist in the fantastic work they do with cancer patients, survivors and their Congregation Machzikei Hadas families. Table sales and donations are coming and the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. in at a brisk pace. Those wishing to attend can put together a table of 10 or BY JONAH RABINOVITCH time he has been honoured at a major purchase individual tickets. A table for 10 MACHZIKEI HADAS gala dinner. is $6,000 with a tax receipt of abbi Reuven P. Bulka, will be “This will be our community’s proper approximately $4,500. The individual honoured at a gala tribute opportunity to honour an amazing indi- ticket price is $600, of which dinner on Wednesday, June 11 at vidual who has done so much for our local approximately $450 will be tax receipted. Rthe Fairmont Château Laurier. community and our broader Canadian There will also be a Gala Tribute Book Rabbi Bulka, spiritual leader of nation. It will be a memorable evening,” in which community members can Congregation Machzikei Hadas since said Arnie Vered, the event co-chair. acknowledge their gratitude to Rabbi 1967, will become the modern Orthodox The dinner is a major fundraiser for Bulka through placing ads or greetings. congregation’s rabbi emeritus next year. both Congregation Machzikei Hadas and “Rabbi Bulka has touched the lives of The gala tribute dinner will feature a the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. so many people in our community, and it keynote address from Employment and Proceeds from the evening will eliminate is only appropriate we pay tribute to him. Social Development and the synagogue’s debt and provide the We want to see as many people as Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney necessary fi nancial fl exibility to engage possible participate through placing ads

and will be MCed by radio personality in dynamic programming and member- or greetings or making a general dona- PHOTO:ASHLEY FRASER Steve Madely. ship recruitment. This is especially tion,” said Vered. Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka “ has touched Although Rabbi Bulka has been so prescient as the synagogue welcomes To participate, contact Jordana Vered the lives of so many people in our community visible in our community and across the Rabbi Idan Scher this summer. Initially, at [email protected] or and it is only appropriate we pay tribute to him,” said Gala co-chair Arnie Vered. country for decades, this will be the fi rst he will work with Rabi Bulka as associate 613-899-9623.

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Devora Caytak and Rochelle Greenberg were among the 47 people from across Canada honoured at a ceremony, April 7 at Rideau Hall, when Governor General David Johnston presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Awards.

The award citation for Devora Caytak noted, “For more than 30 years, Devora Caytak has The award citation for Rochelle Greenberg noted, “Rochelle Greenberg is the founder of An tirelessly supported Ottawa’s Jewish population, as well as the broader community. She runs Evening With Abigail, a series of inspirational and creative fundraising events in support of the two successful charities: the Friendship Circle of Ottawa assists families of children with Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre. A cancer survivor herself, she continues to counsel women special needs, while the Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa offers books, classes, educational who need support and guidance as they undergo treatment. She has also raised funds for entertainment and lectures to both Jewish and non-Jewish residents. Her commitment to Ottawa Therapy Dogs and participates in their therapy program with her own dog. The pair are bridge-building between communities has been a key factor in her volunteerism.” regular visitors to the palliative care department at Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, where they provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families.” PHOTOS: MCPL VINCENT CARBONNEAU, RIDEAU HALL ©HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA REPRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR GENERAL (2014) 4 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Or Haneshamah enters new phase with installation of fi rst permanent rabbi

BY ERIC VERNON The weekend begins with a spirited and spiritual Friday OR HANESHAMAH night ruach service on May 23, a musical Kabbalat ttawa’s Jewish community is warmly invited to Shabbat led by Rabbi Bolton, with instrumental and vocal welcome the city’s newest congregational rabbi guest artists. Given Rabbi Bolton’s formal voice training during a weekend of art, song, food and simcha. in opera and chazanut (Jewish liturgy) and her excep- OOr Haneshamah (OrH), Ottawa’s tional musical talents, this is a particularly apt beginning, Reconstructionist congregation, offi cially welcomes not to be missed. Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton at an installation ceremony on At the formal installation on Sunday evening, to be May 25, making her the fi rst permanent rabbi in OrH followed by an elegant reception with light refreshments, history. we will offi cially welcome Rabbi Bolton into our midst. “The installation of Rabbi Bolton marks a signifi cant Rabbi Bolton’s background and accomplishments hint step for Or Haneshamah, as it evolves from 25 years of at the many and varied contributions she will make to the lay-led growth into a new phase as a congregation with a congregation and the city of Ottawa in the months and permanent rabbi to meet our increasingly complex years ahead. needs,” said event co-chair Deborah Margo. Elizabeth Bolton was born in Montreal and, over her Rabbi Bolton became Ottawa’s fi rst-ever female career, has become a dynamic teacher, rabbi, singer, rabbinical leader when she began work last year. chaplain and spiritual leader. She earned a BFA in music “We will all be the benefi ciaries of this extraordinarily and women’s studies from Concordia University and accomplished woman and spiritual leader,” said Monica studied voice and opera in Canada and Austria. While Rosenthal, the event’s other co-chair. studying in Toronto, she served as cantor at Temple Or Haneshamah, Ottawa’s Reconstructionist congregation, The celebratory weekend provides an exciting oppor- Emanuel and created Kol Nashim, an ensemble of women will install Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton as its first permanent tunity to formalize the brit kehillah (covenant) between cantors. spiritual leader in a ceremony on May 25. Or Haneshamah and Rabbi Bolton, and the public is In 1996, she received a master of arts in Hebrew letters welcome at all events. and rabbinic ordination from the Reconstructionist for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. Rabbinical College (RRC). During her years at RRC, she Rabbi Bolton is a featured speaker, performer and served many congregations as visiting cantor and student master teacher at local, national and international Jewish Allan Taylor Please support rabbi, participated in the Seminarians Interacting programs on topics such as interfaith dialogue and ■ GROUP PLANS our advertisers program of the National Conference of Christians and transforming synagogue liturgy and, as a gay woman, on ■ LIFE INSURANCE Jews, led programs in music and liturgy, and served GLBT/faith issues. ■ DISABILITY INSURANCE and tell them clinical internships in geriatric and hospice chaplaincy. After more than a dozen years as the fi rst full-time ■ PENSION and RRIFs you saw their ad She was a founder of the Jewish Women’s Studies rabbi of Congregation Beit Tikvah, in Baltimore, Rabbi 613-244-9073 Project, now called KOLOT, the Center for Gender and Bolton returned to Canada last August to become the fi rst [email protected] in the Women’s Studies, and founder/director of the RRC rabbi to serve Or Haneshamah on a permanent basis. Ottawa Jewish student choir, the ApiChorus. Following ordination, Rabbi The musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Oneg Shabbat Bolton served as chaplain at the Philadelphia Geriatric reception will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 23. The Bulletin. Center, taught classical chazanut (Jewish liturgy) at RRC, formal installation of Rabbi Bolton will commence at www.taylorfi nancial.ca and created and directed the Music and Liturgy Project 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 25. Both events are free and will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue, which graciously shares its space with OrH. Join Margo & Alan Blostein CALLING ALL PRINCESSES! We are thrilled to offi cially welcome Rabbi Bolton and cordially invite all members of the Jewish community of Jewish Heritage Ottawa to meet her and join in this joyous communal River Cruise celebration. July 29 to August 10, 2015 Now Open for Deposit Don’t be disappointed Read the entire

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Chrétien – fi nally serving as Chrétien’s deputy prime minister and deputy leader It seems like Abbas wanted to of the Liberal Party from 1997 to 2002. He also served as Opposition leader for most force the peace process to fail of 1990, following the resignation of Turner and until the selection of Chrétien jeopardize its hold on the population. … Of course, there have been three other as Liberal leader. Try to think of any theocratic state that reconciliation agreements between the Quite remarkably, Herb Gray was one has welcomed the free expression of ideas PA and Hamas since 2007, and none of of the rare – and increasingly rare, it rather than its suppression,” he wrote. them have succeeded. It’s not a stretch to seems – politicians who, despite fi erce Not many days after that particular imagine this one meeting the same fate. partisanship, commanded universal column appeared in the Citizen, the latest respect from all political quarters. When U.S.-brokered efforts in the Middle East HERB GRAY he retired from Parliament in 2002, peace process appeared to collapse We were deeply saddened when the then-governor general Adrienne Clarkson

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR because Palestinian Authority (PA) Right Honourable Herb Gray passed granted him the title of Right Honourable MICHAEL REGENSTREIF President Mahmoud Abbas – who is now away on April 21, a few days after our last – a designation usually reserved for in the 10th year of his four-year term – issue went to press. Although he repre- Canadian prime ministers, governors s it really possible for a faith threw the talks into jeopardy by announ- sented a riding in his hometown of general and chief justices of the Supreme system to endorse democracy?” cing a reconciliation agreement with Windsor, Ontario, for almost 40 years, he Court. was the question posed in the Hamas, the theocratic Islamist group that chose to live in Ottawa after his retire- On behalf of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, ‘IApril 12 edition of the Ottawa has governed Gaza since violently taking ment from politics and was a most I extend our condolences to his wife, Citizen to the panel of interfaith religious control there away from the PA in 2007. valued member of Ottawa’s Jewish Sharon Sholzberg-Gray, and to their leaders who respond to the questions Hamas – a terrorist organization and community. children and grandchildren. raised in the paper’s weekly Ask the recognized as such by Israel, Canada, the Herb Gray’s legacy in government Religion Experts column. United States and the European Union, service remains one of the most signifi - YOM HAZIKARON I was particularly interested in the among others – has governed Gaza with cant of modern times. He was fi rst elected AND YOM HA’ATZMAUT response from Rabbi Reuven Bulka of exactly the kind of fundamentalist to Parliament in the 1962 election and Both Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s solemn Congregation Machzikei Hadas, who toxicity that Rabbi Bulka described. was re-elected another 12 times. When Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and provides the Jewish perspective to the Abbas knew that reconciliation with prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau victims of terrorism, and Yom panel. Hamas – which has since reiterated it appointed him to cabinet in 1969 – two Ha’Atzmaut, the joyous celebration of the “We have learned throughout history would never recognize Israel and which years after Canada’s centennial – he founding of the modern State of Israel, that the marriage of religion and politics regards all of Israel as occupied became just the fi rst Jewish cabinet will have taken place in between the time is quite toxic. A country run on strict Palestinian territory – would make it all minister in our country’s history. this issue of the Bulletin went to press on religious principles does not compromise but impossible for the talks to continue. He would go on to a distinguished May 2 and the publication date of May 12. on those principles, does not allow free And that would seem to be his strategy career in cabinet, holding numerous Our coverage of Ottawa events marking choice of alternate religions and will not with the move: to force the talks into portfolios in the governments of prime those occasions will appear in our next entertain any voting system that would failure. ministers Trudeau, John Turner and Jean issue.

majority government from pursuing its Quebec 2012 election agenda. All the fear and loathing that the country, and particularly Quebec’s minorities, lived with in April, would revealed truth have come to pass. In fact, there could have been a referendum this spring before the next federal election. The of separatism’s failure timing would have been ideal for the PQ with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s the corruption inquiry, seemed to be its to watch the election on that warm early government so weakly represented in principal target. September evening. As the results Quebec. If there was ever a time all the stars started to come in, it became apparent What is most amazing is how the were aligned to soundly defeat a govern- the Liberals were not going to fall off the election result of 18 months ago may

IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS ment, 2012 was the time. The early polls map. Within 20 minutes, it was clear that answer the question everyone’s been JASON MOSCOVITZ had the Liberals crushed with a possible they were still in the picture, not just on asking since the Liberal majority win last third place fi nish. The Parti Québécois the Island of Montreal, but throughout month. Is separatism dead? (PQ) was the favourite to win a huge French Quebec. The predicted PQ What happened 18 months ago may ometimes, the obvious is over- majority government. majority was off the table. What was tell a more telling tale. Something went looked. Of all the analysis of the Unlike last month’s debacle, in 2012, developing was a change in how terribly wrong for the PQ and, if it wasn’t recent Quebec election there the PQ ran a good campaign. There was Quebecers saw Quebec’s future. a horribly fl awed campaign, what was it? Sseems to be a piece missing. It no raving or bragging about borders and Charest led his Liberals to an unbeliev- There may have been a hundred good goes back not to this Quebec election, future use of the Canadian dollar in an able 50 seats. The predicted humiliating reasons to humiliate the Charest govern- but rather the one before in September independent Quebec. There was hardly a Liberal defeat never happened. The huge ment in 2012 and everyone knew it, but 2012. sound about a referendum. There was no moral victory for the federalist side kept many more Quebecers than expected The federalist Liberals were out of gas. Pierre Karl Péladeau pumping his fi st for the PQ from forming a majority govern- held their noses and voted Liberal They had been in power for three an independent Quebec, and there was ment. History actually changed more a anyway. consecutive terms – a modern-day certainly no mention of a Charter of year and a half ago than it did in last Even with independence on the back record. Quebec Values. month’s election. burner, there was something about the The Liberals were emotionally tired In 2012, the PQ ran as an alternative to Had the PQ won the majority that PQ that Quebecers feared 18 months ago. and politically burned out. Jean Charest a “corrupt” Liberal government that had was expected in 2012, a referendum, a That fear was deeply felt and it mani- was well past his best before date. been in power too long. They talked Charter of Quebec Values, a reinforced fested itself by changing Canada in a The Charbonneau Commission into about change of government, not Charter of the French Language, all of that most dramatic way. corruption was just beginning. The independence. would have happened because there The April 7 election was the historic Liberal Party, which so resisted calling I remember going to a friend’s house would have been no way to stop a sequel not the main event. 8 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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May 12, 2014 9 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Advertorial Tamir launches anti-bullying workshops JEWISH BY TEENA HENDELMAN concert that encourages more acceptable behaviours NATIONAL FOR TAMIR and winning attitudes in the learner, using great music, ast year, Tamir re-launched the Participant humour, skits, direct talk and role play to empower FUND Lynda Advocacy Committee (PACT) under the super- bystanders and victims to take a stand against bullying; More than trees Taller-Wakter vision of Natasha Rose, Tamir’s quality enhance- Get into your Groove is a music driven, motivational Executive ment co-ordinator. PACT empowers Tamir performance designed for character building, leadership 613.798.2411 • [email protected] Director L participants to speak about issues affecting them and to development and seeking personal success in life. 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Participants are vibrant Israel, including Agudath Israel Congregation, Telfer communication with staff leading to the realization of invited to identify with a young disabled man facing Executive MBA and Canadian Friends of Hebrew University. personal goals. issues of self-esteem, personal integrity and risk-taking. An important recent outcome of PACT is the group’s The focus is on developing empathy towards others, May 29: JNF Ottawa presents award-winning author decision to seek education and information about identifying ways to include others based on ability and Judie Oron with Agudath Israel Congregation anti-bullying. To achieve this goal, professional facilita- understanding risk through role playing. Judie Oron rescued and adopted a girl from child slavery in tors were engaged to tailor workshops to the learning Tamir anticipates both short- and long-term benefi ts Sudan 20 years ago, a story she describes in her award-winning needs of individuals with disabilities. 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She’ll describe their path from being complete strangers ation we have confi dence in and [it] has an excellent formed choices about their well-being and how their to a thriving family, from the ravages of a war-torn Sudan to a history of careful use of the resources we provide,” said behaviour can impact others; prevention and earlier life of freedom in Israel and Canada, and to her daughter now being a new mother herself. We are so thrilled to partner with Stephen Asherman, treasurer of the lodge . This project, intervention in cases of bullying; and increased under- Agudath Israel Congregation for the evening. Proceeds from he added, “resonated with our group not just because so standing about healthy relationships. book sales at the event will be directed to JNF’s animal therapy many can benefi t, but because of the impact it could “It’s very encouraging to see the participants advocat- centre at Retorno, a treatment centre using animal therapy for have in the long term.” ing for their own quality of life and seeing Tamir at-risk youth including at-risk IDF Soldiers. Alex Polowin, a member of Knights of Pythias for respond,” said Asherman, adding that participants “live more than 60 years, has been a champion for Tamir with challenges most of us don’t think about. So, August 20: JNF Ottawa welcomes projects, which benefi t participants and their homes. whatever we can do to help them feel confi dent with Eilot Mayor Udi Gat with Telfer Executive MBA “I have a deep respect for the confi dence some how they live means a lot to us.” Sophia Leong, Director of the Telfer Executive MBA participants have,” says Polowin, “but, when that Program, is also a big fan of Israel’s technology start-ups. This confi dence is challenged because of bullying, it shakes summer, JNF Ottawa and Telfer will welcome Mayor Udi Gat you because no one has the right to deprive someone of from Eilat/Eilot, a region rich with agri-tech, renewable energy their dignity, whether it’s because they have a disability, Athens Rugs Ltd. pilots and solar power fields. Mayor Gat is also a Director with are elderly or otherwise. But it’s a reality, and knowing HIGH QUALITY FLOORING Capital Nature, a leading investment firm focused on funding this, the PACT committee decided to do something Carpet Hardwood Ceramic and accelerating early stage ventures, as well as academic about it.” Laminate Cork Vinyl research in the emerging renewable energy sector in Israel. Additional help has come from MASC (Multicultural Arts for Schools and Communities), an Ottawa agency 1365 Cyrville Road October 21: JNF Ottawa Negev Dinner that aims to “bring the arts and culture alive for chil- with Canadian Friends of Hebrew University 613-741-4261 dren, youth, teachers and seniors.” MASC partners with The theme for the 2014 JNF Ottawa Negev Dinner is A Gift local and national artists to deliver workshops on a www.athensrugs.com To Israel: Passion and Tribute. Reflecting the values of Hon- e: [email protected] ouree Dorothy Nadolny, this year’s Negev Dinner will raise variety of topics that can also be customized for individ- Since 1975 funds for a cardiology research hub at the Hebrew Univer- uals with disabilities. The workshops are aimed at sity of Jerusalem and JNF’s magnificent entry gates at Teddy increasing participants’ confi dence in themselves to manage their personal well-being and maintain good Kollek Park in the heart of Jerusalem. Both gifts underscore a BS"D commitment to a vibrant Israel and a strong Jewish presence health. in Jerusalem. We will be communicating more about the Din- Three workshops are being organized: ner over the summer months. In the meantime, please save the Stop Bullying with Blues is an interactive blues date for a very memorable evening chaired by Stephen Victor, QC, our 2006 JNF Ottawa Negev Dinner Honouree. MIDTOWN

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Yet this brief description does not get hospitalization. Now a successful businessman in the U.S., to the soul of the organization or medi- He will be in Ottawa, June 1, to discuss Shlomoh Ben-David will discuss his youth tate on its effectiveness. What is it like to how Neve Michael Children’s Village live there? Can the traumatized child lead affected his life and to address a larger at Neve Michael Children’s Village in Israel. a productive, loving and meaningful life question, the title of his talk, “Is Charity as an adult? an Investment?” BY LEAH COHEN country whose biological parents have Shlomoh Ben-David, owner of AER Israel remains close to Ben-David’s EMUNAH OTTAWA either died or been affl icted with addic- Services Inc, a holding company based in heart. A father of three, he cultivated a or many years, Emunah Ottawa tion or mental illness. Skokie, Illinois, involved with kosher love of Israel in his American-born has submitted articles to the The Emergency Crisis Center, the food and real estate, is a graduate of Neve children who have studied or volun- Ottawa Jewish Bulletin promoting Teenage Girls’ Crisis Center, The External Michael Children’s Village. teered there after high school. Fevents benefi ting Neve Michael Crisis Center and Therapy Counseling He is one of six children whose parents You are warmly invited to join us on Children’s Village, in Pardes Hanna, Unit are a just a few examples of the were airlifted to Israel from Yemen Sunday, June 1, 7:30 pm, at 2255 Carling Israel. programs offered there. While the during Operation Magic Carpet in 1949. Ave., 3rd fl oor. The cost is $25 or $20 for This multi-disciplinary centre serves approach is religious Zionist, all Israelis They settled in Rosh Ha’ayin in the centre Emunah life members. Refreshments will 250 children and teens from all over the have access to their services. of the country. be served and both men and women are Unfortunately, in 1970, when Ben- welcome to attend. David was 10, he was sent to Neve To reserve, contact Leah Cohen at Michael after his mother passed away [email protected] or Rivka Kraus Notice of and his father required indefi nite at 613-241-5613. Annual General Temple Israel Meeting An egalitarian Reform congregation Jewish roots, contemporary values, egalitarian The Jewish Federation of Ottawa will hold its 80th Annual General Meeting Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm 2nd Friday of the month: “Bring your own dinner,” in the Social Hall following Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7:00 pm. of the Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building. Saturday Shabbat Services, 10:15 am. The entire Jewish community of Ottawa is invited to attend. Thursday, May 8: Mid Atlantic, a European and Canadian Voyage in Art Song, Dina Namer, piano, and and Matthew Zadow, baritone, The Nominating Committee proposed that Lisa Rosenkrantz in concert, 7:30 pm. Tickets available at the door. the following individuals be elected to serve Phillip Stein a term of two (2) years as members of the Mark Thaw Sunday, May 11: Books and Bagels Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, Ottawa, serving to June 2016: Section 17.1B of the by-laws state that by Ari Shavit, will be reviewed by Rabbi Steven Garten, 9:30 am. “ At least thirty (30) days before the annual Jennifer Kardash Sunday, June 15: “Garten Party,” community is invited to give general meeting, the board of directors shall good wishes to Rabbi Garten on his retirement, 2:00 pm. More to follow. Michael Shahin send the Nominating Committee report to each Hartley Stern Full Member and invite each Full Member Lenora Zelikovitz to provide the President and Chief Executive Rabbi Steven H. Garten, Spiritual Leader The Chair will appoint the following indi- Officer, at least fourteen (14) days before the For information, please contact Heather Cohen, vidual to serve as a member at large of the annual meeting, the name of any additional Executive Director, 613-224-1802 #4 Board of Directors for a one (1) year term, candidates which he/she wishes to nominate, For Temple Israel Religious School (TIRS), please contact Sheli Braun, serving to June 2015: together with a letter of support from five (5) Principal, 613-224-3133 or [email protected] other Full Members of the Corporation and Arlene Wortsman a statement by the candidate of interest and qualifications.” 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 Continuing to June 2015 in completion of Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 an existing two (2) year term: Submissions should be sent to: www.templeisraelottawa.com Rachel Abenhaim, Steven Kimmel – Chair [email protected], Linda Kerzner – Vice Chair with the following subject line, Stuart Ages RE: Nominating Committee Report, Jason Shinder additional candidate. Lauren Bronstein Would you like to advertise David Appotive, member at large Nominating Committee: Debbie Halton-Weiss, Chair Ex-officio members of the Board of Stuart Ages in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? Directors include: Rabbi Menahem Blum Bernard Dolansky Debbie Halton-Weiss – Immediate Past Chair Andrea Freedman, Staff Neil Zaret – Chair, Jewish Community Campus Linda Kerzner Contact Barry Silverman Andrea Freedman – President and CEO Steven Kimmel Sol Shinder The Board of Directors of the Jewish 613 798-4696, ext. 256 Federation of Ottawa thanks the following Please address any questions to directors who will be completing their terms Rachel Abenhaim [email protected] in June 2014: at [email protected] May 12, 2014 11 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Continued from page 11 was critical, if only to better prepare the 29 with an agreement of some sort. But ground for the resumption of talks. Israeli offi cials say that a Hamas role in “One of the problems they never paid the Palestinian government in any much attention to is Plan B: what to do if capacity is unacceptable. people fail,” he said. “What should be “It does not matter to Israel if the Plan B is improving conditions for Palestinians establish a technocratic Palestinians on the ground.” government to serve as a front that will Asali said it includes plans already say all the right things,” Ron Dermer, underway to increase outside investment Israel’s ambassador to the United States, in the Palestinian economy and facilitat- said April 28 in a Washington address to ing new elections, which have not taken the Anti-Defamation League’s annual place since 2006. Leadership Summit. “If Hamas is in the Oren said, if anything, the Obama back offi ce, Israel will not be at the administration should avoid delving into negotiating table.” far-reaching recommendations, arguing Jonathan Schanzer, a vice-president at that its tough line on Israeli settlement the Foundation for Defense of building had undercut the process. Democracies who has written extensively “One thing that can be done is stop on the Palestinian Authority, said it making statements that increasingly would be critical for the U.S. to encourage narrow the latitude of negotiators on and maintain lower-level Israeli- both sides,” the former Israeli envoy said. Palestinian contacts, particularly in terms “By equating longstanding Jewish of security co-operation. neighbourhoods in Jerusalem like Gilo “There’s been good security co-oper- with outlying settlements like Yizhar, ation,” Schanzer said. “There’s an Washington is putting immense pressure understanding on both sides about how [and] limiting the latitude of Prime each society functions, there’s a modus Minister Netanyahu to show greater vivendi. I would expect things to drop fl exibility. It strengthens the extreme back down to that level.” right wing in Israel. It also limits Ziad Asali, the president of the Mahmoud Abbas’ latitude because he American Task Force on Palestine, also can’t be less Palestinian than the White said that maintaining low-level contacts House.”

59th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THE BESS AND MOE GREENBERG FAMILY HILLEL LODGE / OTTAWA JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGED THE JOSEPH AND INEZ ZELIKOVITZ LONG TERM CARE CENTRE, 10 NADOLNY SACHS PRIVATE WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 - 7:00 pm Members of the Lodge and Community, Residents, Families, Staff and Volunteers are welcome to attend BUSINESS AGENDA Annual General Meeting • Appointment of the Signatories 2014/2015 • Adoption of Annual General Meeting minutes – May 28, 2013 • Approval of the Revised By-Laws • Sarah Lithwick Green Service Award • Business Arising – from previous AGM, May 28, 2013 • Thank you to Outgoing Board Members – R. Kronick • Thank you to Long Service Staff – S. Schneiderman • Greetings from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa – A. Freedman • Report of the Nominating Committee – S. Mender • Medical Director’s Report – Dr. D. Levine • Approval of actions taken by the 2013/2014 Board • Election of incoming Board 2014/2015 • Report of the President – R. Kronick • Treasurer’s Report – S. Saslove • Election of Officers 2014/2015 • Executive Director’s Report – S. Schneiderman • Appointment of the Auditors 2014 • Award winners 2013/2014 – S. Mender • Thank you to Outgoing President – S. Saslove BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2014/2015 NOMINATIONS COMMENCINGCOMMENCING NEW TERM COMPLETING TERM OUTGOING PAST PRESIDENTS MEMBERS Russell Kronick Lillian Kimmel z”l Elayne Adler (2) Jack Cramer (2) Maureen Molot (2) Heather Evenchick (1) Seymour Mender Seymour Mender Dennis Newton z”l Irwin Kreisman (2) Golda Feig Steinman (2) Stephen Saslove (2) Alan Freed (1) Melanie Fremeth Jeff Miller Sylvia Goldblatt z”l, Esther Kwavnick (2) Issie Scarowsky (2) Adina Libin (1) Eric Weiner Ingrid Levitz M. Sidney Green z”l Russell Kronick (2) Rosalie Schwartz (2) Carl Raskin (1) Anna Telner Wex Theodore Metrick z”l Michel Lipski (2) Mark Shainblum (2) Morris Kimmel Dan Doctor z”l BOARD APPOINTEES: • Auxiliary Representative - Dee Gaffen • Family Council Representative - Linda Signer Eric Weiner Dr. M. Ralph Berke z”l • Long-Term Care Foundation Representative - Maureen Molot Melane Hotz Ben Levin z”l Shlomo Mayman Dr. Joseph Greenblatt z”l EXECUTIVE Irving Greenberg z”l Samuel Berger z”l Past President – Russell Kronick 2nd Vice-President – to be determined Secretary – Issie Scarowsky Noreen Bosloy Judge J.C. Horwitz z”l President – Stephen Saslove Treasurer – Elayne Adler Member-at-Large – to be determined Dr. Irwin Pencer Dora Lithwick z”l 1st Vice-President – Michel Lipski FURTHER NOMINATIONS: Additional nominations may be made by any member in good standing of the Corporation. Such nominations may be made at any time up to fifteen (15) days prior to the date fixed for the Annual General Meeting, by mailing the same to the above address, attention: S. Mender. All such nominations must be in writing and signed by the nominee and by at least twenty (20) members in good standing of the Corporation. There will be proposed changes to the existing By-laws of the Ottawa Jewish Home for the Aged, otherwise known as the Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge at the 59th Annual Meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2014. To request a copy of the summarized amendments and/or the revised By-law document, please call the Lodge at 613-728-3900. 2013/2014 AWARD WINNERS: Outstanding Service Award – A Touch of Klez • Shalom Perel President’s Award of Merit – Seymour Mender • Thelma Steinman Direct Service Award – Leslie Bricker Refreshments to Follow May 12, 2014 13 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Chocolate seder at Agudath Israel: (from left) Josh Keses, Sasha Moore, Kyle Taylor and Aaron Kaplan celebrate Passover at Agudath Israel’s chocolate seder, April 6.

Tamir’s third seder: (from left) Claire Zloten and Edith Garmen with Cantor Daniel Benlolo at Tamir’s third seder, April 17, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

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BY RUTH KAHANE GOLDBERG fi rst time. On the Yom Hazikaron and FOR CHW OTTAWA Yom Ha’Atzmaut community mission, a arbara Crook will be honoured few days after the suicide bombing of by CHW Ottawa for her philan- Mike’s Place restaurant in Tel Aviv, she thropy, leadership and journal- felt “an intense wave of connection to Bism in Ottawa and Israel. the land of Israel.” She will be the 2014 honouree at the Barbara has since returned to Israel Spring Tea of the Amit, Mollie more than 50 times and has become Betcherman and Ina McCarthy Chapters fl uent in Hebrew and familiar with of CHW Ottawa on Sunday, June 8, 2 pm, Israeli culture by studying at Ulpan-Or in at the home of Marcia Cantor, 6 Dodder Jerusalem. Being part of Prime Minister Key Court. Donations will benefi t the Stephen Harper’s delegation to Israel in Terry Schwarzfeld Daycare Centre and January, she said, made her “so proud to the WIZ Kids program in Israel. be from a country that is such a staunch “I am incredibly proud to be part of friend of Israel.” the Ottawa Jewish community, and As major benefactors through their deeply touched to be honoured by Danbe Foundation, Barbara and her CHW,” she said. husband, Dan Greenberg, have sup- Barbara – who writes the My Israel ported such causes as the Ottawa column in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Regional Cancer Foundation, the Irving – began her involvement in the Jewish Greenberg Family Cancer Centre, the

community in 1998 participating in the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre and PHOTO: PETER WAISER Young Women’s Leadership Council, an the Royal Ottawa Hospital. She is Barbara Crook plays with children at the Mevasseret Zion Absorption Center near Jerusalem. important experience while becoming a currently completing her term as the Jew by choice. 2013-2014 co-chair of the United Way of Barbara has put a personal face on Barbara is impressed with CHW’s work In April 2003, she went to Israel for the Ottawa. these causes, particularly the Royal in Israel for children, healthcare and Ottawa. Not only by donating $1 million women, and particularly endorses WIZ towards the purchase of state-of-the-art Kids, an innovative, computer-based brain imaging equipment, but by learning program in CHW’s six daycare discussing how she and her family have centres in Israel. The Glebe Minyan: lived with mental illnesses and aiming to “Through my work with United Way Ottawa’s Jewish Renewal Community “inspire a lot of people to start telling here, and with the American Jewish Joint their stories. Distribution Committee in Israel, I have

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*Prices and specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artist’s concept. E.&O.E. 16 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Jews, Muslims and Christians come together for interfaith Passover seder BY PAUL MCKEAGUE FOR TEMPLE ISRAEL uslims and Christians joined Temple Israel congregants to experience the rituals of a Passover seder, April 3. M Nearly two weeks before Passover, Rabbi Steven Garten led the interfaith gathering of about 60 people at Temple Israel through a celebration of the (From left) Morrie Paul, Peter Thompson, Andy Thompson, Nariman Nasef, Temple Israel Acting President Shaina Lipsey and Jewish people’s delivery from slavery in ancient Egypt, Marwa Fouad enjoy the interfaith Passover seder, April 3, at Temple Israel. using an abbreviated 30-minute seder. It was the fourth year the Reform congregation has is revered in both religions. However, the seder allowed culinary lessons on everything from nut-free charoset to offered the seder. members of Ottawa’s Cordova Academy and the Glebe fail-proof sponge cake. She was moved by seder rituals “We are fortunate that there are others in Ottawa who St. James United Church to literally get a taste of how such as “the custom of dipping one’s small fi nger in the share our understanding that communities of faith have Jews commemorate and retell the story of this central wine and placing 10 drops on our plates to remember more in common than what separates them,” said Rabbi event in their faith. the suffering the plagues caused the Egyptians. Garten. “This was the third time this year that members They got to experience matzo, the bread of affl iction, “I found it a wonderful chance to see members from of the Muslim community and members of the Christian and maror, the bitter herbs of slavery, and to become the three faith communities reaching out to share the community joined with members of our sacred com- familiar with the other items on the seder plate while Passover experience together, as well as just mingle over munity to celebrate our shared origins. I have every getting a sense of the joy and fellowship of a Passover dessert afterwards and get to know each other better,” hope that this wonderful experience will be repeated seder. she said. often in the future.” It was the fi rst seder for Milena Gibson, who has been Temple Israel also held a fi rst night family seder, led The exodus from Egypt holds an important place in studying at Temple Israel and considering conversion to by Rabbi Garten, on April 14 at which congregants the traditions of both Christianity and Islam, and Moses Judaism. In helping to organize the event, she learned young and old celebrated Passover together. Canadian Rabbinic Caucus meets with political and religious leaders abbis from across Canada arrived in Ottawa, (Vancouver), Baruch Frydman-Kohl (Toronto) and advisers and religious leaders. April 7, for an intensive series of meetings, Reuben Poupko (Montreal). Representing Ottawa Among the guest speakers were Minister of State briefi ngs and workshops on and off Parliament congregations during the week’s events were Rabbis (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal; Liberal Leader Justin RHill. It was the fi rst major event of the renewed Menachem Mendel Blum (Ottawa Torah Centre Trudeau; MPs Paul Dewar, Marc Garneau, Lysanne Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, an organization of rabbis Chabad), Ari Galandauer (Young Israel of Ottawa), Blanchette-Malothe and David Sweet; Ambassadors affi liated with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Barry Schlesinger (Agudath Israel Congregation) and Rafael Barak of Israel and Philippe Zeller of France; (CIJA) – which serves as the advocacy arm of the Jewish Reuven Bulka (Congregation Machzikei Hadas). senior representatives of the Anglican Church of Canada Federations of Canada. “For many Jewish Canadians, the local synagogue is and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops; and “The Canadian Rabbinic Caucus is the only body that their primary means of connecting with the broader Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner, who conducted a workshop unites rabbis from all streams of Judaism and from community,” said English. on the religious dimensions of assisted suicide. across the country to advocate for the causes that matter “Rabbis are not only spiritual leaders, they play an Subjects discussed included religious accommoda- to our community,” said Howard English, senior essential role as community leaders. From CIJA’s tion; unfolding events in the Middle East; Iran; vice-president of CIJA. perspective, rabbis offer invaluable insight into the anti-Semitism in France and elsewhere in Europe; The Rabbinic Caucus serves as an advisory body to challenges and concerns facing our shared pressure to endorse BDS within church circles; Catholic- CIJA, providing advice on policy matters and serving as constituents.” Jewish relations; physician-assisted suicide; affi liation spokespersons on issues affecting the Jewish commun- Twenty-three rabbis met with cabinet ministers, of young Jewish Canadians with Israel; and Canada- ity. The Caucus is co-chaired by Rabbis Jonathan Infeld members of Parliament from all parties, political Israel relations.

Israeli Ambassador Rafael Barak (centre) is shown with some of the members of the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus taking part in intensive workshops last month in Ottawa. May 12, 2014 17 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Organizations work together to ensure successful Passover celebrations for Ottawa university students

BY MONIQUE ELLIOT the result of “unique, open-minded communication,” Passover celebrations for students at Ottawa’s universi- said Scott Goldstein, Hillel Ottawa executive director. ties students were a success, with local organizations Goldstein explained that Hillel Ottawa and CSN had distributing more meals than ever before, despite a fi re collaborated on several events this year, an anomaly in early April that damaged the home of Rabbi Chaim between organizations that do not clash but typically do and Yocheved Boyarsky, co-directors of the Rohr not create joint programming. He said the groups were Chabad Student Network of Ottawa (CSN). able to build on their existing relationship to provide for Rabbi Boyarsky said he, his wife and their fi ve students during Passover. daughters are doing well in their temporary home in a “That’s something that’s new to Ottawa’s history. As hotel. The fi re started in the kitchen fl oorboards of their far as we were able to tell, Chabad and Hillel never really house on Sweetland Avenue, near the University of collaborated, and this is something that we thought was Ottawa campus, which also serves as CSN headquarters. important for the students: to see Jewish organizations CSN organizes Passover seders for students, but lost working together to provide quality programming for the use of its kitchen – and 50 pounds of matzo from them,” Goldstein said. fi re and water damage. “Everyone joined forces and felt they were all on the Among their main challenges were to cook, bless and same team,” said Rabbi Boyarsky. “It was very special.” distribute kosher meals effectively to students during “In terms of supporting the Chabad Student the holiday – which they accomplished in collaboration Network, Rabbi Chaim [and his family], during a time with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Hillel Ottawa and when they were in need, essentially, we’re very happy Congregation Beth Shalom, which provided its kitchen and honoured to join with the Ottawa Jewish commun- and space to hold the seders. ity, to rise to the occasion and provide the support that “It was really, really amazing,” said Rabbi Boyarsky. they needed to ensure that students on campus were “We had 125 people the fi rst night, and it was really nice. able to have a meaningful Passover,” Goldstein said. PHOTO: SCOTT GOLDSTEIN The second night, we had about 50 students.” A special team of volunteers cooked for days in Carleton University student Lewis Novak, who supported With Hillel Ottawa, CSN also distributed about 1,000 Congregation Beth Shalom’s kitchen, Rabbi Boyarsky the Rohr Chabad Student Network after the fire, enjoys Passover meals to students on campus during the said. He also said the assistance of Bram Bregman, a serving of matzo-pizza during Passover. eight-day holiday. vice-president of community building at the Jewish “We’re just very grateful for the help of the commun- Federation of Ottawa; Rabbi Levy Teitelbaum, director ity and the Federation; they helped us pull through. We of the Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut, who koshered the had [fewer] days to plan and no space to work out of,” kitchen for Passover; and Jenny Roberge and Anita he added. Almstedt of Beth Shalom was vital to the success of the The group effort between Hillel Ottawa and CSN was Passover effort. “I think our success says volumes about how much we care about each other,” Goldstein said. “When we need something, we know we can rely on each other to make it happen. It’s not just the big things that defi ne Please support us; it’s also the little things we’re able to do that make our advertisers us so special.” and tell them you saw NORMA HOCHBERG Your Family Travel Specialist their advertisement Contact me to book your family vacation today! in the (613) 316 1488 [email protected] Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. cruiseshipcenters.com/NormaHochberg TICO #: 50019734

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BY ARIELLE KREISMAN However, we didn’t want it to be like any GRATITUDE CO-CHAIR other party – we wanted it to be different. eventy students and young “Mailing out printed invitations to professionals gathered, March 29, each young professional set the vibe for at 131 Bank Street, a hip upper Gratitude right from the start,” said Slevel loft, to receive thanks for Desormeaux. “It takes thinking outside their time, dedication and donation to of the box and providing something the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual unique to attract the young professionals Campaign. The name of the event, of Ottawa out to an event.” “Gratitude,” says it all. With a David’s Tea bar, a live DJ, a The idea for the party came to mind to Polaroid camera and a photo booth with me, some friends and my two co-chairs, props, it surely set the tone for what was Hailey Desormeaux and Mira Levine, late to be a great night. It made for an impres- last year at a Shabbat dinner. As sive turnout with lots of positive Campaign donors and event volunteers, feedback. we felt it was important for those who “Gratitude was a great experience,” believe in giving back to the community said Jason Friedman. “I was able to spend to be thanked formally. We wanted to time with the friends I knew and meet (From left) Gratitude organizers Mira Levine, Samantha Banks, Hailey Desormeaux and Arielle bring Jewish young professionals some new people in the community. The Kreisman. together to show appreciation for all of location gave way for a great atmosphere, their time, dedication and commitment and the music and food were the literal Co-chair Mira Levine also credits the this message to our peers with the hope to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and icing on the cake; an all-around fantastic event’s success to its bringing together of attracting and connecting more the Emerging Generation Division. evening.” many different groups of young Jewish members of Ottawa’s emerging people who wouldn’t normally meet each generation. other. For more information, or to get “We had a great mix of undergraduate involved with the Emerging Generation students, medical students, law students Division, contact Samantha Banks at Your life. Family. Community. and professionals from various fi rms [email protected]. across Ottawa, as well as new people who have just moved to the city. It is rare to At Kelly Funeral Home Carling Chapel,, fi nd an event that houses all these types An unveiling we provide the guidance and servicess of young people,” she said. in memory of you need while honouring your faith Since the inception of the Emerging Generation Division in 2012, we have and traditions. raised $25,220 from 187 donors. This Jean could not have been done without the To learn more, canvassing team of 20 very dedicated and Lichtenstein passionate young professionals led by will take place call Toohey Brown: Maya Avshlomov and Dan Shugar. As we are often referred to as “the next genera- Sunday, 613-828-2313 kellyfh.ca tion of leaders,” we love to show the community that we are very involved May 25, 2014 today and excited to do our part. at 2:00 pm Kelly Funeral Home - Carling Chapell It’s important for us to give back to the by Arbor Memorial community and to the programs that Bank Street Cemetery have provided so much benefi t to us as 2313 Carling Ave., Ottawa Family and friends we were growing up. We are so happy to Arbor Memorial Inc. are welcome to attend. have had this opportunity to help spread May 12, 2014 19 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Jewish identity in the Amazon rainforest

BY ISAAC NAHON-SERFATY facilitated the aliyah of almost 300 FOR SEPHARDI ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA Peruvians who had formally converted to ewish identity fl ourishes in remote Judaism, most of them descendants of locations. A community deep in the Spanish-speaking Moroccan Jews. They Amazon rainforest has struggled to joined many others from the Peruvian Jmaintain both its Jewish identity Amazon who had previously moved to and the traditions of Sephardi Jews. Israel. On May 25, the Sephardi Association of As shown in the documentary, and as Ottawa in partnership with the Soloway discussed in Segal’s book, the original Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) and the Sephardi traditions of these Jews became Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program mixed with indigenous Amazonian life, at the University of Ottawa will present creating an authentic and practically Sephardi Jews of the Amazon. The evening unknown Jewish Mestizos. Following the will include a screening of the 2008 discovery of the Iquitos Jewish commun- documentary, The Fire Within: Jews in the ity, rabbis and scholars have aided their Amazonian Rainforest, followed by a return to a more normative Jewish discussion with Professor Ariel Segal of tradition. However, the Amazonian Jews Lima, Peru, author of Jews of the Amazon: are unique in many ways, living a way of Self-Exile in Paradise. life and belief that is almost a hybrid of In the late 19th century, Jewish men Judaism and local cultures. According to Amazonian Jews pray during a scene from The Fire Within: Jews in the Amazonian Rainforest. from Morocco came to the Amazon Segal, they strongly identify with their rainforest during the rubber boom, faith despite the ambiguous legitimacy of married indigenous women and estab- that identity. But, once in Israel, these Jewish Mestizos Association of Ottawa. lished a unique Jewish community in In researching his book, Segal lived confront the reality that the predomin- “This activity is part of our efforts to Iquitos, Peru. Today, that community is with the community in Iquitos, Peru, for antly modern, secular inhabitants of the share with all of Ottawa’s Jewish com- reasserting its Jewish identity, taking on several months. His book describes the Jewish state do not live the traditional munity the history and diversity of the Jewish traditions, with many moving to complexities of maintaining Jewish way of life that they have dreamed of Sephardi world.” Israel. In 2013, Israel’s Interior Ministry identity in the middle of the Amazon recapturing from their ancestors,” Segal Sephardi Jews of the Amazon will take jungle and tensions in relations with the notes. place at the SJCC on Sunday, May 25, 7 mainstream Jewish community in Lima, “We are very pleased to bring this pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Peru’s capital. unique fi lm and an international expert the SJCC or at the door. Segal also documents the diffi culties on this community to Ottawa,” said For information, contact the community encounters living in Clemy Srour, president of the Sephardi [email protected]. Iquitos, then moving to Israel only to discover the challenges of living among secular Israelis. Experience Courage In Motion “The efforts of the Jewish Mestizos to Support Israel’s Wounded Heroes OCTOBER distinguish themselves from other ethnic 26-30, 2014 groups in the culturally homogeneous milieu of Iquitos’ society were doomed to failure because of the centrifugal forces of the cultural blending, sameness and syncretism in the Peruvian Amazon. For Many Amazonian Jews, like this girl in the many of them, only Israel offered hope for film, have a strong connection to Israel. the survival of the group’s Jewish identity.

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BH SHARON LETOVSKY Thank You! GUEST COLUMN Less than two weeks before Passover, a fi re destroyed the basement and kitchen of the Chabad House. Th ank G-d, nobody was injured. However, we were faced with the dilemma of how to move forward Using Jewish Values with Passover preparations. to achieve success We are extremely thankful to the many individuals hen I was at teacher’s who stepped forward, enabling us to host the Seders college, our principal was as well as run our Kosher for Passover meal plan, Father Hilton, a Catholic serving hundreds of meals over the course of the Wpriest. One day, he approached me in the hall, “You’re eight-day holiday . Jewish, right?” he asked. “Yes,” I answered, hesitatingly. THANK YOU “What’s your philosophy of life? he asked.” Bram Bregman and Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum My what? I was 21 years old. What did I of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, know from philosophy of life? But I knew for assisting with raising funds for Passover, that he was really asking me about the Jewish philosophy of life. for facilitating a venue to cook and host the Seders, Father Hilton’s impromptu question for koshering the kitchen and for being there has guided my entire career. What is the Jewish philosophy of life? If we are the with your heart and soul every step of the way. “chosen people,” chosen to be “a light unto the world,” how do we rise to such a THANK YOU lofty challenge? Anita Almstedt, Jenny Roberge, Jewish learning over the course of my adult life has led me to the belief that Sharon Letovsky and the entire executive committee of Beth Shalom, being a light unto the world involves two for off ering your facility to cook and host the Seders. things. The fi rst is to be the best we can Your hospitality is very much appreciated. be. That means to discover our unique Much more recently, another clergy- talents and skills and develop them to the man, Rabbi Barry Schlesinger of my own absolute best of our ability. As Rabbi congregation, Agudath Israel, also had a THANK YOU Zusya (1718-1800) said on his deathbed, powerful effect on my life, which changed to the many supporters “When I stand before the throne of the course of my career. We were discuss- judgment, I will not be asked, ‘Reb Zusya, ing the changing face of Jewish congrega- in the community who pitched in and contributed why were you not like Moses?’ I will be tions internationally, and the need for to ensure students would have a place to go asked, ‘Reb Zusya, why were you not like leadership guidance, when he suggested I for the Seders and food to eat. Your generosity Zusya?’” focus my talents and experience more in The second aspect to being a light onto that direction. I contacted a colleague, an and kindness enabled many students the world is to then take those highly experienced global corporate executive, and young professionals developed, unique, God-given talents and and suggested that we build a global skills, and use them for tikkun olam, to leadership development company, using to celebrate Passover this year. heal the world, to make a difference. strategies based on our book. “Our book?” he asked in shock, as we had not yet written one. That was just over one year ago. The rest, as they say, is history. Our book, 7 Steps to Supercharge Your Career, was published in March. I wrote the fi rst sections of the book, guiding readers to discover their unique talents Rabbi Chaim & Yocheved Boyarsky, and skills, set their direction, and step forward to make a difference. David Sammy Hudes, City Wide President Booker, my co-author, wrote the rest. Melissa Cape, Carleton President Using his experience rising from sales- man to global corporate executive, he Chloe Swanek, Ottawa U President guides people to become effective, Adir Glikson, Carleton VP responsible leaders, while consistently Cody Miller, Ottawa U VP increasing their income, infl uence and productivity. Shale Farber, Medical School Rep. Visit www.capricorncoaching.com/insight Brandon Silver, Law School Rep. for a taste of our work. Sharon Letovsky, PhD, is president and And the entire team of students at co-founder of Capricorn Coaching International, Inc., Ottawa co-president of Th e Rohr Chabad Student Network Weizmann Canada and a vice-president of Agudath Israel Congregation. May 12, 2014 21 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

80th Annual General Meeting

The Chair and President of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Invite you to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:00 pm Social Hall The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building 21 Nadolny Sachs Private Refreshments to follow RSVP to Rachel Abenhaim, [email protected]

PHOTO: SANDRA COHEN Community Awards Presentation Lorne Mallin (right) leads a Hebrew chanting session in Vancouver. Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service Award • Mitchell Bellman Freiman Family Young Leadership Award • Tamara Fathi Experience the joy of Shem Tov Community Volunteer Award • Henry Molot ecstatic chanting in Hebrew

BY JOEL YAN AND LORNE MALLIN were running down his cheeks. He told FOR ADATH SHALOM me that he remembered the rebbe doing Vancouver-based chant leader Lorne this in Europe before the Second World Mallin is bringing the joy of sacred War. That’s when I realized that Hebrew Hebrew chanting to Ottawa. chant is not a new practice; I’m simply Mallin will present an ecstatic chant revitalizing it,” said Rabbi Gold in an evening of participatory, heart-centred interview last year (“Shefa Gold: The Joy spirituality on Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 to 9 of Hebrew Chant,” Publishers Weekly, pm, in the chapel of the Ottawa Jewish May 7, 2013). Community School on the Jewish Visit www.rabbishefagold.com for Community Campus. dozens of her Hebrew chants. “Chanting, the repetition of a sacred Mallin said the chants are drawn from phrase with a beautiful melody is an Jewish liturgical sources such as prayer, ecstatic form of meditation that can open psalms and Torah. One example is the doors of the heart, clear the mind of “Pitchu li shaarei tzedek avo vam odeh Yah clutter, focus and refi ne intentions, and (Open for me the Gates of Righteousness; connect us to each other,” Mallin said. I will enter and give thanks to God).” He said the most powerful moment of “The spiritual intention is the Gates the chant happens in the silence when it will always open for an open heart full of is over, which offers the opportunity to experience healing and See Chanting on page 24 transformation. Mallin is a graduate of the two-year chant leadership training program taught by Rabbi Barrhaven Councillor Shefa Gold of New Mexico, Chair, Ottawa Public Library Board who says the recent popularity of Jewish 613-580-2473 chanting is a revival of an [email protected] older spiritual practice. @BarrhavenJan “I was practising chant facebook.com/BarrhavenJanHarder with a group and a very old man was there. Tears www.JanHarder.com 22 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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The most recent victim at the time of writing was Yom Hazikaron reveals Israel’s Baruch Mizrahi, a 40-year-old police offi cer shot by a Palestinian terrorist on his way to a Pesach seder in unique emotional rollercoaster BARBARA CROOK Hebron. His pregnant wife was wounded, but is in MY ISRAEL “moderate” condition, and one of their three kids has he fi rst time I experienced Yom Ha’Atzmaut, shrapnel wounds. Israel’s Day of Independence, was in Vancouver It is indeed intense mourning. Yet, when 8 pm comes in the spring of 1998. around, we switch gears into genuine, exuberant and T I was fi nishing the formal studies for my passionate celebrations of the creation of Israel. conversion to Judaism, and our class from Temple afternoon before Yom Hazikaron, restaurants and places There are often transitional ceremonies – especially Sholom joined hundreds of Vancouver Jews to celebrate of entertainment close early. At 8 pm, air raid sirens moving are those conducted by March of the Living Israel’s 50th birthday. shriek across the country. participants who have just arrived in Israel from It was incredibly exciting to be part of such a land- Unlike in Canada, where far too many people fail to Auschwitz – but it is still an emotional rollercoaster that mark occasion and to share the communal joy. It was observe the two minutes of silence at 11 am on is unique to Israel. also the fi rst time I had listened consciously to the November 11, most of Israel comes to a standstill. I have written before about Israelis’ ability to mourn singing of “Hatikvah.” And, while I didn’t understand a I still remember standing on my hotel balcony that deeply one minute and intensely celebrate life the next. word, I was moved to tears by its haunting melody – it’s night in 2003, only a couple of hours after we’d arrived It is not unique to Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. one of the few national anthems written in a minor key in Israel. I was astounded to see traffi c stop on one of the We see it throughout the year as families and commun- – and by the power of a group of mostly Canadian Jews busiest streets of Tel Aviv. Most drivers exited their cars, ities defy terrorists and enemies by choosing to embrace honouring the miracle of Israel. stood at attention and bowed their head in silent life in the face of loss. But it is exquisitely intense at this But I didn’t really understand the true signifi cance refl ection. time of year. of Yom Ha’Atzmaut until my fi rst trip to Israel exactly This process is repeated at 11 the next morning. Every The juxtaposition of Yom Hazikaron and Yom fi ve years later, when I experienced it in its true school has a special ceremony, and many people slip out Ha’Atzmaut reminds Israelis and Diaspora Jews that the context. during the day to honour dead friends and relatives at Jewish homeland exists, and continues to exist, because Part of that context is being in Israel. I have spent cemeteries. Radio programs feature sombre music about of tremendous sacrifi ces and unspeakable loss. It can many evenings of the national holiday with Israeli war and loss. never be taken for granted. friends in Jerusalem, barbecuing, singing Israeli and The full name of the day is Yom Hazikaron l’Chalalei We can celebrate – another Israeli specialty – but we Zionist songs and watching the fi reworks on Mount Ma’arachot Yisrael v’l’Nifgaei Peulot Ha’eivah, the Day of cannot forget the losses. Herzl from their balcony. Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and In the Book of Kohelet, it is written, “Everything has But the true context of celebrating Israel’s independ- Victims of Terrorism. its season.” It specifi es that there is a time to weep and ence is experiencing it in conjunction with the 24 Mourning is never theoretical or at arm’s length in a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to hours that precede it – Yom Hazikaron, the Day of Israel. Compulsory military service means that virtually dance. Remembrance. every Israeli knows or is related to a fallen soldier. Most In Israel every spring, those seasons change with the Nothing really can prepare an outsider for the 48-hour Israelis, even kids, have known victims of terror attacks, sound of a siren, a fl ash of fi reworks and an anthem of experience of the two holidays together. In the late and there are always fresh losses to mourn. hope. In a Ukrainian state of mind: remembering my ancestral roots

any of us are following the events in like the poor people and their onions. Each time, the Ukraine with great interest. As I watched guard would motion for us to continue. the news coverage during Passover, and JOHN DIENER We inched forward and fi nally came to an offi cer who Mread about the problems faced by Jews in CONNECTING told Dunai he wouldn’t let him move ahead unless he Eastern Ukraine, I realized it was exactly one year earlier spoke to a superior offi cer. This offi cer was stationed in a I had visited there. THE BRANCHES small hut at the actual border, so Dunai got out of the While the military campaign led by Russian President car, with our passports, and walked down the road to Vladimir Putin so far has been confi ned to Crimea and meet the offi cer. Eastern Ukraine, my trips were to the western portion of The building wasn’t visible from the car and, after a the country. occasion, I was travelling with my brother Joel and my few minutes, we were wondering if we would ever see On last year’s trip, I had the interesting experience of son Brian. our guide again. After a few minutes, a beaming Dunai walking into Ukraine from Poland. I was travelling with We had met Dunai, the day before in Krakow, and returned. fellow Galician researcher Pamela Weisberger and had began the day by touring the city. In the afternoon, we With all of the congestion, it still took a few minutes spent 10 days in Austria and Poland visiting archives drove to Lviv, knowing we would have to cross the to reach the border, but we soon crossed and entered and Jewish institutions. Polish Ukrainian border. On the way, we stopped at Ukraine. On the Ukrainian side, we were interviewed by We were now in Przemyśl, a city on the border of Belzec, the infamous death camp where my father’s two that country’s offi cials, made to fi ll out some forms, and Poland and Ukraine and had been advised by renowned sisters and many other family members died. were soon on our way. Galician Jewish genealogical researcher and guide, Belzec is very close to the Ukrainian border and soon The whole procedure took about an hour. I had been Alexander Dunai, that the easiest way to cross into we encountered a long line of cars, mostly loaded with warned that the normal crossing time was four to 12 Ukraine would be on foot, saving us the hours of wait bags of onions, waiting to cross the border. The cars hours. encountered by those crossing by car. were old Russian Volgas and Ladas, in very poor condi- Those two trips were very meaningful for me as they Dunai lives in Lviv, about an hour from the border, tion. As things ground to a halt, Dunai was not content led me to my ancestral roots. Hopefully, for the residents and told us he would walk us across and then drive us to to get into line. He manoeuvred his car around the of the region, and for visitors, the crisis will be resolved Lviv. stopped vehicles, often driving into the lane of in a positive way before very long. All went as planned. It was a little exhilarating taking approaching vehicles, and even driving to the left of the fi ve-minute stroll through the barbed wire protected these vehicles. The road was crawling with Polish border path of “no man’s land,” watched carefully by armed guards, all heavily armed, reminiscent of many movie Would you like to advertise soldiers from both countries. We took pictures of our scenes. in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? strange surroundings, and, as if we had captured Every few metres, an offi cer would ask Dunai to roll high-level secrets, were yelled at by the guards and told down his window and ask him why he was pushing Contact Barry Silverman | 613 798-4696, ext. 256 to erase them. ahead. In Polish, he told them he had three Canadian | [email protected] The 2005 entry was an experience as well. On that visitors and it was disgraceful that we had to sit and wait 24 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Unlike those on the far left, though, I believe that, without prejudicing the lives of citizens within a given ‘I am concerned that a chill factor state, every country has the right to defi ne its identity as it sees fi t. And, as a Jew who was raised with Zionist is setting into our communities’ narratives and feels a deep emotional connection to Israel, I admit a certain subjective attachment to the hile the confl ict between Israel and the idea of maintaining a Jewish and democratic state. Palestinians plays out via what appears – Given all this complexity, and the need to dialogue at the time of this writing – to be an ailing MIRA SUCHAROV and engage more than ever, I am concerned that a chill Wpeace process, outside the Middle East, VALUES, ETHICS, factor is setting into our communities. This silencing is the relationship is conducted by increasing attempts at painted with a broad brush. For example, the invitation silencing opponents. As far as I can tell, this silencing COMMUNITY to David Harris-Gershon, author of the excellent What stems from great communal fear that Israel’s political Do You Buy the Children of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill and philosophical opponents pose a dire threat. But, Your Wife? – a book I reviewed in the January 20 issue of given Israel’s secure military position and America’s the Bulletin – to give a book talk at the JCC in unwavering support, something doesn’t quite add up. 17, 2013). In response, a commentator on the anti-Zion- Washington, D.C. was rescinded in February. Let’s take a look at the political landscape. ist blog Mondoweiss compared my call for a two-state And, as campus Hillels have made headlines for The longer Israel and the Palestinians coexist in solution to the Jim-Crow-era-segregationist-manifestos. imposing strict bans on speakers who, according to their deadlock, the more critics of Israel are deepening their Those familiar with my writing know that, while I am guidelines, seek to “delegitimize, demonize or apply a opposition to Israel’s core political identity. These Israel frequently critical of Israeli policies, I still believe Israel double standard to Israel,” some Hillel chapters, critics believe that saying Israel is a Jewish and democratic can be saved from itself. Ending the occupation and including those at Swarthmore and Vassar Colleges, state, as Zionists proclaim, is an oxymoron. They believe, enacting legal reform to address disparities between have signalled their opposition to this silencing by instead, that calling Israel a Jewish state denies the reality Jewish and non-Jewish citizens will enable Israel to declaring theirs an “Open Hillel.” of the Arab minority, which comprises 20 per cent of retain its core identity of being both Jewish and Every time I hear about another instance of the Israel’s citizens. They also believe Israel cannot deign to democratic. community seeking to police discourse that falls within call itself a democracy while continuing the decades-long Readers of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin may associate the bounds of civil, if impassioned or provocative occupation. Neither do they believe that a democracy can my column more with criticism than with defence of debate, I think this: allow unfettered Jewish immigration while denying the Israel, and it is true I have used this forum to encourage If we cannot engage in dialogue with those we same rights to Palestinian refugees. our community to consider how we can help Israel disagree with politically – assuming basic standards of These critics of Israel believe Israel is an apartheid emerge from the tragic conundrum it has found itself in. decency are being respected (meaning no hate, no state. Unlike U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who said I work on the assumption that true friendship involves racism, no Islamophobia and no anti-Semitism) – then privately (before publicly apologizing) that, without a holding up a mirror to the face of one’s friend. I believe what do we, as human beings, have left? two-state solution, “a unitary state winds up either being helping Israel end the occupation is therefore a moral Mira Sucharov, an associate professor of political science an apartheid state with second-class citizens or it ends up imperative for the Diaspora Jewish community. at Carleton University, blogs at Haaretz.com. being a state that destroys the capacity of Israel to be a Jewish state,” these critics believe Israel is already there. Because of my vocal liberal Zionist position, I have Chanting: Funds raised at event been among the targets of these critics. I summed up this dynamic in my fi nal piece for the Daily Beast’s Open Zion blog (“No One Loves a Liberal Zionist,” December to help Abayudaya Jews in Uganda

Continued from page 21 donation will go to help Abayudaya orphans attend Growing Forward gratitude,” Mallin said. school. Abayudaya kippot and paper-bead jewelry will He said the simplicity of the words and the energy of be available for sale. It is with great pleasure that the music make Hebrew chanting an expression that is The Abayudaya community, which embraced Judaism Or Haneshamah invites you easy to do regardless of one’s level of Hebrew fl uency or in 1919, currently numbers more than 1,000 members in to the installation festivities for religious background. Lyric sheets with Hebrew and several villages in eastern Uganda. Almost all are transliteration will be provided at the chanting event. subsistence farmers who struggle to feed their families “Participants who have never chanted before can and send their children to school. With help from Rabbi Elizabeth easily pick up the phrasing and are quickly transported Mallin’s projects and some NGOs, increasing numbers of Bolton by the repetition of the music into a meditative state of Abayudaya students are fi nishing high school and going joyful harmony and peace,” he said. on to university to help raise their families and com- Friday Night, May 23 A lay leader at Vancouver’s Or Shalom Synagogue, munity out of poverty. Ruach at 7:30 pm: Mallin began hosting monthly evenings of Jewish chant Joel Yan, chair of ritual services at Adath Shalom Rabbi Bolton will lead a musical Shabbat service in 2004. He has presented at Limmud Vancouver, and Congregation and a frequent prayer participant at with song, instrumental accompaniment has led chanting in Japan, Ukraine, the Caribbean, the Agudath Israel, said he was a bit skeptical of Hebrew and interspersed reflections. U.S. and Uganda. chant before attending the Aleph (Jewish Renewal) In 2009-2010 he lived in Uganda, focusing on the Kallah in New Hampshire last July. Sunday Night, May 25 Abayudaya community of African Jews, and he con- “I attended several workshops and prayer sessions Installation Ceremony at 7:30 pm tinues to support women and children there with based on Hebrew chant with background drumming with invited speakers and a reception following. several projects. The chant evening’s admission of a $10 and kirtan music led by Rabbi Shefa Gold, and other rabbis. I found myself singing, praying and dancing as We are located at the we all chanted to Hashem,” Yan said. First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa FOR SALE “For me, and many others, it was an ecstatic spiritual at 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa. experience. Our goal for the May 20 evening led by Two cemetery plots Lorne Mallin is to share this type of spiritual experience Please join us as we formalize with interested persons in the Ottawa Jewish commun- the Brit Kehillah/Covenant Located at Bank Street Cemetery ity, while helping Jews in Africa.” between Rabbi Bolton and Or Haneshamah – Beit Tikvah section. The chanting event is organized by Adath Shalom Ottawa’s Reconstructionist Community. Purchaser must be a member Congregation with help from the Glebe Minyan and Or Both events are free and open to the public. of Beit Tikvah synagogue Haneshamah. The entire Ottawa Jewish community is Please visit http://orh.ca for further details or an affi liate member. invited to attend. or contact [email protected]. 905-764-3719 • [email protected] For further information, contact Yan at 613-224-4560 or [email protected]. May 12, 2014 25 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 26 May 12, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM May 12, 2014 27 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Plug in, and work out: Enhance your exercise with music

like to listen to my iPod when I work out or run. I disorders, such as stroke patients and people with prefer to tune out my environment, including other Parkinson’s disease. people’s conversations, and focus on what I’m GLORIA SCHWARTZ Music can also reduce anxiety and create a sense of Idoing. I fi nd I’m more motivated and work out with FOCUS ON calm. Slow instrumental music is sometimes played in greater intensity when I listen to my favourite songs. On yoga classes and often during massage therapy. I switch days when I forget my iPod or the battery is drained, I FITNESS my playlist to slow ballads when I’m stretching and fi nd myself taking more frequent and lengthier breaks cooling down at the end of my workouts. between sets and engaging in conversations. Some studies on the effects of music are contra- There have been many scientifi c studies to support dictory. In the study Music in Crossfi t – Infl uence on the benefi ts of music. First, music provides a distraction reaction. Of course, music preference is very personal. Performance, Physiological and Psychological Parameters or dissociation during exercise, reducing perception of Music can create emotions that motivate us. Whether (www.tinyurl.com/music-in-crossfi t) training with music pain, effort and fatigue. We recognize when we are I’m working out with weights or doing plyometric resulted in a lower work output. There was no difference exerting ourselves by signs such as a faster heartbeat, exercises, fast-paced pop songs with lyrics I fi nd inspir- between music and non-music Crossfi t workouts with faster respiration, sweating and muscle fatigue. ing help me get into the zone. When I’m running long regards to heart rate, blood lactate, perceived exertion or When we notice those signs, we tend to want to stop distances, such music helps me push through the perceived pain. In some situations, instead of providing and rest. “Music competes with this physiological mental wall so I can keep going. ergogenic effects, music may provide a negative distrac- feedback for the brain’s conscious attention” Music can act as a metronome. We tend to move to the tion and result in higher rates of perceived exertion and (www.tinyurl.com/sa-workout-music). The dissociation beat of the music. Music doesn’t have quite the power of fatigue. The effects of music may depend on the task. effect of music provides a 10-per-cent reduction in distraction with high- or maximal-intensity exercise as When it comes to strength training, more studies are perceived exertion. with low- and moderate-intensity exercise; still, it does needed on high load, short duration sets versus longer Music increases mental arousal, workload and time to aid us in pushing through the physical demands of the duration, lower load training. exhaustion. Music, especially if it’s music you enjoy, activity. At higher intensities, the body’s internal cues of Regardless of some variability amongst fi ndings, makes the time seem to go by faster. Synchronous music fatigue have a greater infl uence over the musical there’s little doubt that music can improve a person’s with more beats per minute encourages us to increase interference. enjoyment of, and adherence to, an exercise program. the intensity of our exercise. Music can increase endur- Music also has an effect on gross motor skills. In Therefore, I recommend you plug in to your favourite ance by up to 15 per cent (www.tinyurl.com/ace-effects). addition to its usefulness in aerobic classes that require tunes and see for yourself how music impacts your That’s why many fi tness classes, such as spinning and co-ordinated movements, music adds value to thera- performance with different types of exercise. aerobics, play fast music. peutic situations for patients with neuromuscular Gloria Schwartz is a personal trainer at the Soloway JCC. Music can be used prior to competition or during training to foster arousal regulation so athletes get into an optimal mindset for peak performance. Most studies conclude that training performance is enhanced by music for the reasons already listed, but that, during a Promoting quality of life for persons competition, runners perform better if they don’t listen to music. The reason may be that the excitement of a with developmental disabilities race increases runners’ stress, which is a good thing. But a stress level that’s too high – which can be the case in a Jewish environmnent when music is thrown into the mix – can have a detri- mental effect on performance. Tamir acknowledges with sincere thanks the following donations, Music is often piped into fi tness centres, and it’s not typically cool jazz or classical music. 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unacknowledged nuclear deterrent in Dimona, a Author grapples with history of Zionism chapter, he tells us, he submitted to the military censor. He writes of the rise of the settlement project – “I feel for My Promised Land: The Triumph Ofra [a West Bank settlement],” Shavit says. “I feel and Tragedy of Israel strongly for the Ofra that I am furious with.” By Ari Shavit Shavit investigates the rise of the Mizrachi Shas party, Spiegel & Grau MIRA SUCHAROV in the form of a short biography of the party’s early star, 445 pages Aryeh Deri, and an intriguing – if startlingly – descrip- BOOK REVIEW tive chapter on Tel Aviv’s club scene. As his historical account concludes, Shavit looks to ith Israel being both the target of great the future by outlining the “threats” he sees Israel adulation and deep criticism, most facing: Iran’s weaponry, the currents of Islamism, the book-length accounts these days tend to Shavit’s book, one might consider replacing the word Arab awakening, the moral corruption of the occupa- Wsway one way or the other. In My Promised tragedy with the words moral and ethical culpability. tion, the non-Zionist Arab minority and the non-Zionist Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, Haaretz Based largely on interviews, Shavit recounts Zionist ultra-Orthodox segment. journalist Ari Shavit indeed presents a loving account of history in broad strokes: the early Jewish immigration, As he recounts population challenges – because the his country. But he also reveals all of Zionism’s warts in the building of the fi rst Hebrew town and the fi rst Jewish population in the city is only 63 per cent, often painful detail. The subtitle of the book refers to Hebrew city, the vineyards, the Jerusalem’s demography “is not Israel’s triumphs and tragedies. However, after reading stables, the roads, the fi elds, the promising,” he asserts – one could be kibbutzim. Importantly, Shavit forgiven for absorbing traces of describes the intense need by the xenophobia in his own writing, just OBITUARY early Zionist settlers to see the Arabs as he critiques the xenophobia he Lily Levitin (née Fireman) as invisible. But, as Shavit reveals, sees as having taken hold of Israeli they don’t remain invisible. They are society. February 3, 1927 - April 13, 2014 soon the target of violence and It is clear that Shavit sees Zionism Lily died surrounded by family expulsion. as the key solution to the Jewish on April 13 following a tragic fall. The capstone event, which Shavit problem – both in terms of the Loving wife of Norman, mother to recounts during the months of anti-Semitism culminating in the Howard, Jordan (Francisco Juarez) Israel’s founding, is that of the siege Holocaust, and in terms of the and Cheryl (Gerry deLeeuw) and of the Arab town of Lydda. There, assimilation Jews have chosen for grandmother to Nata and Yukon Israeli soldiers shot dead more than themselves. Musing on what might deLeeuw. Lil will be remembered 100 civilians, and expelled tens of have been his fate, if his British as a warm, loving, empathetic thousands of residents. great-grandfather had not set sail for and wise woman devoted to her Lydda, Shavit writes, “is our black Palestine over a century ago, he family – a family defi ned in the box. In it lies the dark secret of concludes he likely would have been broadest terms, encompassing friends and the friends of her Zionism. The truth is that Zionism half-Jewish at best, his children children. We all loved the quick smile and the bright could not bear Lydda ... If Zionism probably not Jewish at all. crinkle of her blue eyes. We counted on her boundless kindness, open-minded and supportive listening skills and was to be, Lydda could not be. If Pairing the persecutory forces her ability to bring people together. Lil was an example of an Lydda was to be, Zionism could not be.” befalling the Jews with their own assimilationist active woman - outdoorsy, cottager, downhill skier, kayaker, It’s a serious indictment of Zionism. But that is not impulses may be an accurate way to tell the story. But, world traveller and theatre goer. She was also intellectually the personal conclusion Shavit, in what is often an morally, it falls short. Dispossessing another people is curious, an avid reader and enjoyed learning about new things overly repetitive prose rhythm, chooses to draw. Readers one thing when the Jews were jumping from the fl ames with her dear friends in the Discovery Group. For those will draw their own conclusions. Some may be angered of anti-Semitism. But it’s another thing entirely, if the wishing, donations may be made in her memory to Jewish by his inclusion of these acts of violence and expulsion. Jews were running as much from their own inevitable Family Services or the charity of your choice. Others will be angered by his unwillingness to abandon cultural integration desires – in other words, fl eeing the Zionist dream in the face of these uncomfortable from themselves. Shavit never quite addresses this Condolences / Tributes / Donations at truths. This moral equivocation, though, is ultimately a ethical predicament. 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The Board of Directors of STEVEN AND ROZ FREMETH the Ottawa Jewish Communi- FAMILY FUND Our future is in your hands Mazal Tov to: To make a donation ty Foundation acknowledges Steven and Roz Fremeth on the birth of their with thanks contributions to the twin grandchildren, Layla and Seth by Rick and and/or send a tribute card, following funds as of April 14, 2014. Helen Zipes. call the Foundation office GILBOA/MAOZ FAMILY FUND (613-798-4696 ext. 274) FRANCEEN AND STANLEY AGES In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND Gizela Klein by Helen and Chaim Gilboa and e-mail: [email protected] Happy Passover to: family. Fran and Stan Ages and family by Sandy ANN AND LEON GLUZMAN website: www.OJCF.ca Marchello. MEMORIAL FUND Happy Passover to: MARY AND ISRAEL (AL) ALLICE Gloria Krugel by Ingrid Levitz and family. MEMORIAL FUND Gary and Arlene Bonn by Ingrid Levitz and Join us in building our community In Memory of: family. Howard Grant by Beverly and Irving Swedko. David and Beverley Gluzman by Ingrid Levitz and family. by supporting these local agencies APPOTIVE FAMILY Sid and Cally Kardash by Ingrid Levitz and GREENBERG FAMILIES LIBRARY FUND JEWISH COMMUNITY CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND family. Birthday Wishes to: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND Mazal Tov to: Peter and Janet Darwish on Tamara’s EVA, DIANE AND JACK GOLDFIELD Molly Hirsch by Judy Goldstein. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY FUND Molly Hirsch by Sara Melamed. engagement by David and Sharon Appotive and MEMORIAL FUND Ellen Segal by Sara Melamed. JEWISH MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE FUND family. In Memory of: JEWISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Kathleen Polowin by Morley Goldfield and HILLEL LODGE LEGACY FUND - HILLEL FUND ALYCE AND ALLAN BAKER family. FAMILY FUND In Memory of: JEWISH YOUTH LIBRARY OF OTTAWA In Memory of: GROSSMAN KLEIN FAMILIES FUND Ettie Lubin by Barbara Sherman. ENDOWMENT FUND Gizela Klein by Alyce and Allan Baker. 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LIBBY AND STAN KATZ FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Aaron Shabsove by Tracey Kronick and Alan ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Gizela Klein by Sandi and Eddy Cook and Stan Katz by Anna and Hy Rabinovitch; and by Abelson. OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL family. Judi Hoffman. Ettie Lubin by Flora and Bill Silverman. FUND IN MEMORY OF EVA WINTROB OTTAWA JEWISH NATHAN AND REBA DIENER OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL HARRY AND ZENA LEIKIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUND ENDOWMENT FUND PARENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel Tov to: Mazal Tov to: OTTAWA LODGE B’NAI BRITH #885 In Memory of: Judi and Edward Kerzner on the birth of their Ben Novick on his Bar Mitzvah by Richard, PAST PRESIDENTS FUND David Kaplan by Fran Freedman-Kesler and great-granddaughter by Joel and Barb Diener and Michelle and Tommy Sachs. Carly Kesler. OTTAWA LODGE B’NAI BRITH #885 family. Jordan Morgan on his upcoming Bar Mitzvah by PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mark and Arlene Kerzner on the birth of Richard, Michelle and Tommy Sachs. NORMAN AND ISABEL LESH OTTAWA MODERN JEWISH SCHOOL FUND their granddaughter by Joel and Barb Diener and ENDOWMENT FUND family. AJA 50+ ENDOWMENT FUND OTTAWA POST Mazel Tov to: Debi and Neil Zaret on the birth of their grand- JEWISH WAR VETERANS FUND Judi and Edward Kerzner on the birth of their AJA 50+ DAVID SMITH daughter, Marlowe by Joel and Barb Diener and great-grandchild by Norman and Isabel Lesh. OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL OTTAWA TORAH INSTITUTE family. Norman and Isabel Lesh on their grandson, SCHOLARSHIP FUND TORAH EDUCATION FUND Gabriel’s call to the Bar by Marilyn and Daniel AKIVA EVENING HIGH SCHOOL PINCHAS ZUKERMAN JOSEPH AND ESTHER EISENSTADT Kimmel. ENDOWMENT FUND MUSIC EDUCATION FUND MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: ADINA BEN PORAT MACHON SARAH RAMBAM MAIMONIDES SANDRA AND JACIE LEVINSON Anne Mayberger Blair by Joan Sacksner. 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BARBARA AND GERALD THAW Contributions may be made online at Annual General Meeting of the Foundation ENDOWMENT FUND www.OJCF.ca or by contacting the office Happy Passover to: at 613-798-4696 extension 274, Monday to Dorothy Nadolny by Barbara and Gerald Thaw. Friday or by email at [email protected]. Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 Attractive cards are sent to convey the Doors Open: 7:00 pm Call to Order: 7:30 pm LISE AND MARK THAW FAMILY FUND appropriate sentiments. Happy Passover to: All donations are acknowledged with a Dessert Reception to follow proceedings Donna and Josh Cohen and family by Lise, charitable receipt. Zelikovitz Family Social Hall of The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building 21 Nadolny Sachs Private

At this time, the community is invited to nominate candidates Donating made easy at for the Board of Directors. All nominations from members must be submitted in writing www.OJCF.ca to [email protected] up to seven days (no later than June 03, 2014) prior to the election of the Directors Donations can be made at the Annual General Meeting. Successful candidates will serve for all occasions and life-cycle events. a three-year term from June 2014 to June 2017. Nominations will not be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. Use our online donation form to send one or multiple tribute cards Please send your RSVP prior to June 03, 2014 to [email protected] to your friends and loved ones or 613-798-4696 ext. 252 in one secure transaction.

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MONDAY, MAY 12 FRIDAY, MAY 16 WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Food and a View: Federation L’Chaim Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner: Jewish Federation of Ottawa to thank all donors to the Jewish Federation with speaker Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Members Meeting: of Ottawa’s 2014 Annual Campaign: “Slowly Suddenly Jewish: Different ways that people Everyone welcome to attend, 7 to 9 pm. Fully sponsored by Creative Kosher Catering discover their Jewish identity.” Agudath Israel Info: Rachel Abenhaim, 613-798-4696, ext. 236 and the Ottawa Convention Centre. Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Avenue, 6 to 9 pm. [email protected] Ottawa Conference Centre, Trillium Ball Room, Info: Susan Grossner, 613-728-3501, 55 Colonel By Drive, 7 to 9 pm. [email protected] FRIDAY, MAY 23 Info: Rachel Abenhaim, 613-798-4696, ext. 236, Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner: Join us for a meditative SATURDAY, MAY 17 [email protected] Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a potluck dairy Seudah Shlishit Study and Dinner: meal and inspiring conversation. TUESDAY, MAY 13 Join Reb Anna Maranta and other Glebe Minyan The Glebe Minyan, 91A Fourth Avenue, 6 to 9 pm. OJCS Community Open House: members to study the parashah with commentaries. Info: Anna Maranta, 613-867-5505, Stop by and visit your community school. The Glebe Minyan, 19 - 612 Bank Street, 5 to 8:30 pm. [email protected] Ottawa Jewish Community School, Info: Anna Maranta, 613-867-5505, 31 Nadolny Sachs Private, 9 to 11 am. [email protected] SUNDAY, MAY 25 Info: Sara-Lynne Levine, 613-722-0020, AJA 50+ Trivia Night: the community is invited TUESDAY, MAY 20 [email protected] to bring together teams of 10 to pit their wits Ecstatic Chanting in Hebrew and wisdom against each other. THURSDAY, MAY 15 with Vancouver chant leader Lorne Mallin, Register as a team or sign up and be placed on a team. Professional Development Workshop in support of Abayudaya (Uganda) orphans Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales, 7 to 9:30 pm. for local Jewish agencies and organizations to attend school. Abayudaya kippot and paperbead Info: Annette Paquin, 613-526-2968, on the subject of Governance, jewelry will be available for sale. [email protected] presented by Debi Zaret Organized by Adath Shalom Congregation, of Capacity Building Consulting. with the Glebe Minyan and Or Haneshamah. Sephardi Jews of the Amazon: All organizations and agency professionals Ottawa Jewish Community School Chapel, Presentation of the documentary and volunteers welcome, 6:45 to 9 pm. 31 Nadolny Sachs Private, 7:30 to 9 pm. “The Fire Within: Jews in the Amazonian Rainforest” Info: Sarah Beutel, 613-798-4696, ext. 253 Info: Joel Yan, 613-224-4560, [email protected]; and discussion with Professor Ariel Segal, 7 to 9 pm. [email protected] or Toby Brooks, 613-234-1649, [email protected] Info: [email protected]

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