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Agreement #40007180 Enriching our future Women’s philanthropy by building a vision rules the day Our Hamilton Jewish need to create a vision for community is at a critical Jewish life in Hamilton. increase in women’s gifts point, and the clock In his President’s Column leads to promising start FOR campaign 2011 is ticking. Changing on page 9, UJA Federation demographics, uncertainty president Larry Levin about the future of our describes how Federation’s JCC, declining enrollment Young Adult Division (YAD), in our Jewish schools is taking a leadership role. and many other issues Read more on page 9. all mandate the urgent

PICTURED ABOVE: Some of Hamilton’s Lions of Judah at the UJA Campaign opening. Pictured above (from l to r) are Liz Tick, Bonnie Loewith, Sasha Weisz, Shirley Molot, Gayle Kepecs, Eva Morris, Michele Finkelstein, Danna Horwood and Lisa Morris.

he UJA 2011 campaign is off to a promising start. Beginning with its successful October 14 launch featuring mentalist Sidney Friedman, the Becky Katz poses in front of a colourful mural she created in the MacNab Street underpass. campaign is currently keeping pace with its stated goal of an increase of 8 per cent over last year’s total. At this pace the signs point to the Choosing Hamilton Tcommunity meeting its overall goal of $1.15 million. It’s finally happening. In increasing numbers our best One of the real strengths of this year’s encouraging is an increase in the number of and brightest are choosing Hamilton as their city of campaign is the leadership role being played gifts coming in from women who have never by women. UJA Federation Director of given before. choice. Among them are medical residents, artists, Women’s Philanthropy Chris Nusca said “From my perspective, the growth in the recent graduates and budding entrepreneurs. In this that Hamilton may be the only UJA campaign overall number of donors is as important as issue, the HJN shines a spotlight on recent arrivals to in North America that is led by two women the overall dollar amounts raised,” Morris – Lisa Morris and Danna Horwood. “Our said. our community as well as on three young people who leadership situation may be unique in this UJA Co-Chair Danna Horwood shares are part of Hamilton’s burgeoning arts scene: Artist, regard, but it reflects both the strength and Morris’s enthusiasm. Becky Katz, 26, art connoisseur, Melinda Richter, 28 changing nature of our community. ” “We are convinced that if we articulate a According to Campaign Co-Chair Lisa campaign message that is passionate and that and musician, Jeremy Greenspan, 31, whose belief in Morris, giving among women in the speaks, not to our fears but to our hopes and themselves and in our city offers the rest of us much community is averaging more than 10 per cent above last year’s results. Even more Please see WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY about which to be optimistic. Details on page 14. on page 2

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Israel Advocacy Shalom Village The Arctic Experience McNaught Gallery shalomvillage.ca a balancing act Shalom celebrates volunteers Do the Hustle! Federation committee seeks consensus by wendy schneider, Hamilton Jewish News We are pleased to welcome Melinda Richter to our staff as a sales More than 70 volunteers gathered at The 9th annual Hannukah Hustle is The Club at Shalom Village is an Goldie’s Place on October 28 as Shalom associate and consultant. With experience in Museum Studies and set to run at 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2010 innovative fitness centre for people Judah Denburg has a new when it comes to a unified stance Village paid tribute to the special people at Shalom Village. Hundreds of runners over the age of 70. It grew from a who help us honour our fathers and our and walkers will be joined by successful research project performed in appreciation for the challenges on Israel. work at the Toronto Jewish Archives, her multidisciplinary arts mothers every day. family, friends and other spectators as collaboration with McMaster University. faced by Israeli prime ministers. “Throughout Jewish history, they participate in walking and running The study demonstrated the dramatic experience contributes a fresh perspective to the gallery. After being greeted with a gift of a hand- The co-chair of UJA Federation’s there were always Jews who events varying in distance from 1k to 10k. effect an active lifestyle can have on the crafted glass leaf created by glass artist Public Affairs Committee (PAC) disagreed with other Jews,” he Kelly Lowe, guests were entertained by All funds raised go to support The Club quality of life experienced by older adults. said it’s a delicate balance “to lead Flamenco dancer Emanuela Dussin, Fitness Centre at Shalom Village. A marked reduction in the incidence of said, “and the degree to which Our passion is to bring you the best of Hamilton and Canadian art accompanied by Gary Santucci on the Participants range from serious runners falls and improvements in mobility were and speak with a unified voice and they rose up and spoke in a unified both documented. Participants not only Canadian paintings • Inuit Sculpture from Cape Dorset guitar. It was a dramatic and colourful to elderly Shalom Village residents, to contextualize what you say in way is the degree to which they performance that was received with including many using walkers or felt better but found everyday tasks such as getting in and out of a car or sitting the right place and the right time.” succeeded.” enthusiastic applause from the audience. Long-time volunteers Sarah Fleming, left, wheelchairs. All races start at Shalom and standing easier to accomplish. The Committee, co-chaired To those who would say that it’s Visit our website to see a selection of works for sale from the gallery collection. Guest speaker Marjorie Pauline Hesk was and Lotti Redner enjoyed themselves at Village and follow Hamilton’s scenic inspiring as she told the assembled group the Shalom Village Volunteer Celebration. waterfront trail before looping back to Participants and supporters can register by Monte Levy and Judah important not to blindly support finish at Shalom Village. or pledge on-line at shalomvillage.ca. about her two 800-plus kilometre hikes Denburg, and including Fred every official Israeli government • In home consultation: we can help you display and care for your art collection from France to Spain along the legendary remain anonymous, was inspired by the Mark Hebscher, co-host of Live @ 5:30 Registration forms and pledge sheets Hoppe, David Shore, Hanna position Denburg has an answer. Camino de Santiago. What makes these dedication and compassion demonstrated and Sportsline on CHCH television, has are also available at Shalom Village. Visit • Conservation and repair of paintings, works on paper and sculpture journeys truly inspirational is the fact that by volunteer Joey Cohen. As a result a once again volunteered his services as our website at shalomvillage.ca for more Schayer, Harold Pomerantz, “One has to be cognizant [when • Appraisals and valuations • Custom framing and updating your framed art information, or call Kathleen at (905) she completed them at the ages of 73 and new award was created in Joey’s name Master of Ceremonies. Federation president, Larry critcizing some of Israel’s policies] to be presented annually to a deserving 529-1613 ext. 264. 75. She has a refreshing view of aging Levin and Federation executive of how people who have Israel’s and life that resonated with the crowd. volunteer. It was a touching moment as director, Gerald Fisher, deals worst interests in their heart exploit Former Shalom Village Board President Cohen was presented with the very first Les Lasky also addressed the group, Joey Cohen Award by Shalom Village Shalom Village joins Telemedicine network primarily with Israel Advocacy that kind of material…I think this New Works by Brian Darcy Exhibition opens November 20th thanking people for their contributions and CEO Pat Morden. Shalom Village has joined the Ontario and community relations. PAC sharing a few inspirational words of his Thank you Telemedicine Network, giving us access members are united by their love own. Volunteers are an important part of our to a whole new world of healthcare for Israel and their shared goal “At the very New Award team at Shalom Village. The evening and educational resources. Thanks 191 James Street South, Hamilton, L8P 3A8 A highlight of the evening came with was a heartfelt acknowledgement of their to a project funded by the Ministry of of ensuring that the Jewish State least, there the introduction of a new award for important contributions. Grateful thanks to Health and Long Term Care through our is portrayed in an accurate and 905-522-9443 • www.arcticexperience.com • [email protected] all of them for everything they do! local LHIN office, an advanced video volunteers. A donor, who wishes to unbiased light by the local media. conferencing system is now operating in has to be a the Classic Theatre. “I think our views are balanced, Similar Telemedicine sites are located neither right wing nor left wing. sense of ‘basic in hundreds of hospitals, long term care We try to be very reasonable and homes and doctor’s offices throughout accommodating to many points of Ontario. Our staff and residents trust’ of one can consult with specialists in real- view,” said Denburg. time without having to worry about The Committee’s behind-the- another within transportation to outside locations. There scenes work can be seen from time are also many educational presentations the Jewish for staff to participate in, as well as network. Cameras can be rotated and to time in the Letters to the Editor opportunities to collaborate with other zoomed to focus on detailed areas and Op Ed sections of The Hamil- and diagnostic equipment such as community” professionals. ton Spectator, and recently Monte stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs and Guests at Shalom Village’s Volunteer Joey Cohen was the inaugural recipient “One of the first things we did was magnifying cameras can be connected to Levy, Larry Levin, Gerry Fisher, Judah Denburg Celebration were entertained by Flamenco of the Joey Cohen Award. An anonymous establish a province-wide LTC group that the unit. dancer Emanuela Dussin, accompanied donor who was impressed with Joey’s meets bi-monthly to share knowledge,” and Jordan Kerbel from Canadian by Gary Santucci on the guitar. efforts as a volunteer, established a said Shalom Village CEO Pat Morden. “We are excited about the possibilities Jewish Congress, met with the new is a blind spot for a lot of Jews and fund to present the award annually to a this technology has brought to our The high-quality images and sound Spectator Editor-In-Chief, Paul Israelis.” But Denburg is equally deserving volunteer. residents and team,” Morden said. are streamed through a special secure Berton, to discuss important issues. wary of those who consistently A second, but no less important accuse the Federation of falling aspect of the Committee’s mandate short when it comes to defending E-mail newsletter Shalom Village Tribute Cards is community relations. Denburg Israel’s interests. INSURANCE said that last summer’s decision “The single biggest enemy we The following individuals have been Gail Wolfe, Yetta Krakower, & Diane Davis, Yetta Krakower, Arthur BIRTHDAY: not to join the so-called Hamilton face is fighting among ourselves,” honoured by family and friends with a Fay Schmerling, Helen Yellin, Ab Leon, Weisz & Family, Bill Clarefield & Beverly donation to Shalom Village: Lorne Rochwerg, Ralph Cohen, Ruth Levin, Zack & Nadine Cooper, Josh Dialogue Group has strengthened he said, referring to a famous GROUP BENEFITS IN MEMORY: Frances Silver, David Rottman, Hynda Halpren, Betsy Sauder, Cooper, Mrs. Jean Wagner & Family, Dr. the Committee’s resolve to build Talmudic quote attributing the Redner, Erika Brodati, Gary Pyne, Sol Heather Munroe Blum, Gershon, Min Joel & Sandy Fagan, Mr. & Mrs. Manny bridges with ethnic communities destruction of the Temple to inter- Goodman, Marilyn Raphael, Linda Beres. Leder, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ackerman, Mr. Cohen, Harry Chelin, Robert Arnold, and other groups for whom the necine warfare. Lou Bain, Sam Brooks, Sol Jacobs, ANNIVERSARY: David & Frances & Mrs. Ron Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. Allan Labol Levy, Henry Saperia, Seymour Hoffman, Irene & Brian Albert, Sam & Swartz, Elaine & Bob Siegel. demonization of Israel is not a At the very least, said Denburg, RETIREMENT PLANNING Rosenfeld, Shirley Noseworthy, Sam Goldie Newman, Judge David & Cele central, defining issue. there has to be a sense of “basic Hebscher, Sheldon Shaul, Michael Seigel, Steinberg. TO SEND SHALOM VILLAGE CARDS The challenge of arriving at a trust” of one another within the Adele Grossman, Donald Schwartz, Shalom Village will send beautiful tribute THANK YOU: Aaron Shiffman, Marvin & consensus within the PAC group Jewish community, especially in Mildred Jean Shadney, Rita Shapiro, Ada Gloria Wasserman. cards on your behalf to acknowledge life’s You can get regular updates by e- GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Stock, Ruth Possen, John Griffith, Rabbi milestones and special occasions. Cards mail about happenings at Shalom pales in comparison to the greater such turbulent and difficult times. NEW HOME: Sandy Morris, Lily Dolina, Nachum Dunn, Larry Cappe, Hannah are sent directly to the recipient and Village. Simply visit our website at task of being in harmony with This is a measure of a vibrant, Bimnach, Ruth Kaminer, Rosa Poretta, Minna Loewith. include your own personal message. shalomvillage.ca and submit your e- community members at large healthy community. 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