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supporter of the Muslim B’nai Brith Canada Brotherhood. Na'amat hosts YEG retreat Mady has previously been the uncovers anti-Semitic subject of controversy over his sermons. In 2016, according to the rhetoric in Edmonton Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), he asserted that Jerusalem “will only be regained (EJNews) - B’nai Brith Canada is a successful watch dog through blood” and falsely described for anti-Semitic incidents across Canada. Their vigilance is Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al- making a positive difference in identifying when incidents Sisi as a “Jewish Zionist” as an insult. occur and bringing them to the attention of decision Mady also claimed that Vatican City makers. Their efforts are also increasing awareness about would be conquered by Muslims. anti-Semitism within the general community. The EFCL and Killarney Last month an Edmonton imam was prevented from Community League received a letter leading prayers at a local community centre after B’nai from B’nai Brith complaining that Brith Canada drew attention to his hateful rhetoric from Mady’s services were hateful and the pulpit and online. discriminatory in nature and referred Sheikh Shaban Sherif Mady, who claims to be licensed Killarney and EFCL to several links by the prestigious al-Azhar University in Egypt, told including ones on YouTube that were congregants in March that “international Zionism” was filmed while renting the hall. Na'amat Edmonton hosted an amazing 'in-city' leadership retreat. behind ISIS, the recent terrorist attack on two mosques in In a statement, Laura New Zealand, and “all terrorism.” He followed this up with Cunningham-Shpeley, Executive another sermon in June in which he added, “We know that comments made by Hassan Guillet are not aligned with Director of the EFCL responded, “The type of language Jews do not like Islam or the Muslims.” the values of the Liberal Party of Canada.” that Mady was using in his YouTube broadcast services is B’nai Brith notified the Killarney Community League at odds with articles 3, 9 and 11 of our EFCL Code of “Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team are strongly Hall, which was renting space to Mady for Friday Muslim Ethics. Working together, the EFCL and Killarney opposed to anti-Semitic, hateful, racist, Islamophobic, prayers. The Hall responded by discontinuing his rental Community League discussed the rental and how best to homophobic, sexist remarks and any form of arrangement at the end of July. The Edmonton Federation proceed. Ultimately, the Community League decided to discrimination,” the party said. “The Liberal Party of Community Leagues (EFCL), of which Killarney is a stop renting their space to Mady.” condemns all forms of discrimination, and we always member, has reminded its other members of their expect our candidates to do the same.” On August 30, B’nai Brith Canada was also successful obligation to prevent their properties from being used for in bringing to light a Liberal Candidate’s hateful rhetoric. B’nai Brith and other Canadian Jewish organizations hate speech. Shortly after the disclosure, the Liberal Party ousted the were pleased that the Liberals acted quickly to remedy the The Hate Crimes Unit of the Edmonton Police Service is candidate. situation. investigating Mady’s conduct as well. Hassan Guillet had been the Liberal Party's nominee for "We applaud the swift reaction by the Liberal Party, to “We applaud the Killarney Community League Hall and the riding of Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel in Montreal the deplorable comments of Mr. Guillet, following our the EFCL for doing the right thing and demonstrating real until the decision to disqualify him on August 30 by the public release," said Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive leadership on this issue,” said Michael Mostyn, Chief party. Earlier in the day, B'nai Brith exposed a series of Officer of B'nai Brith Canada. "It sends a clear message Executive Officer of B’nai Brith Canada. “There can be no anti-Israel and anti-Semitic comments made by the former that Canadians will not tolerate political candidates with room for hate speech in our communities, even when candidate over the past few years. these types of hateful and bigoted attitudes." cloaked as religious dogma.” The comments included the praising of a Hamas-allied Liberal members of parliament have also distanced Mady also has a troubling record on social media. activist who had been serving prison time in Israel, as well themselves from Guillet. In 2014, he shared a post predicting that, on Judgment as a claim that U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law “For past 4 years, the Liberal Party has been a steadfast Day, “the Muslims will kill the Jews.” In 2018, he stated was manipulating American foreign policy in favour of friend of Israel and has taken a strong stand against anti- that “The mission of the Muslim Brotherhood – to expel Israel because of his Jewish background. Semitism in Canada and around the world. Mr Guillet the Jews and restore the al-Aqsa Mosque – has not ended.” The Liberal Party swiftly revoked Guillet’s candidacy does not represent these values,” Toronto’s York Centre MP The post is notable because Mady identifies himself as a and issued a statement that read, “The insensitive Michael Levitt tweeted on August 30.

Jewish Family Services is pleased and excited to introduce Jann Beeston as our new Executive Director.

Jann has worked in nonprofit leadership for 30 years, including as Executive Director at Volunteer Alberta followed by a term with Alberta Reads Network growing engagement and developing a social enterprise framework.

She values Alberta’s nonprofits as pathways to inclusion, civic engagement and quality of life in Alberta and is delighted to join JFS, whose values align with her commitment to supporting individuals in building their capacity to participate in society, the economy and democracy.

Wishing the Jewish Community a New Year filled with good health and happiness, from

Sarah Hamilton Councillor, Ward 5 [email protected]

780-496-8120 @sjlhamilton September, 2019 Edmonton Jewish News Page 3 UJA Campaig n kickoff features acclaimed Yiddish song bird By Deborah Shatz an appetizer reception at 6 pm and the show will begin at 7 pm. The Edmonton UJA Campaign kicks off September 19, In music and theatre Reissa has been on the forefront of with Hip, Heymish and Hot... at the Citadel Theatre. keeping Yiddish alive and vibrating - from Tony Kushner’s The event will feature Yiddish songbird Eleanor Reissa in invitation to read “Where the wild things are” in Yiddish at what is sure to be an unforgettable evening. the star studded Celebration for Maurice Sendak, to revitalizing Yiddish theatre in NYC when she was artistic Eleanor Reissa is one of the world’s most renowned director of the Folksbiene. interpreters of Yiddish music, and an award-winning theatre artist. A Brooklyn-born daughter of Holocaust survivors, The New York Times said that Eleanor’s work as a “leading singer of Yiddish songs is a tribute to her family’s resilience.” These days she collaborates with exciting new bands as well as solo concerts. The Los Angeles Times called her “a terrific stage presence with a sure sense of storytelling through song and dance, she has made Yiddish her mission. Sometimes she translated, often she didn’t -- there was no need.” Victim advocate Sherri Wise In discovering and presenting the gems of Jewish “My parents, Holocaust survivors, spoke it at home as did culture, she has become one of its most precious ones! their few friends and remaining relatives. For me, Yiddish In an article published in the New York Jewish Week, is literally a language of home and hearth (even though Reissa writes that Yiddish, is often referred to as the our hearth was the kitchen stove); of love and humor, tears mother tongue. One of the reasons for that, she explains “is and safety.” that it has a warmth, a love, a heart that seem to be part Reissa will be performing in Edmonton, accompanied by of its linguistic DNA. New York-based Jerry Korman on piano. Korman has served as Music Director for The National Dance Institute “Join us for a delightful evening for over twenty years. His work has taken him around the world, as well as to Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, celebrating gems of Yiddish music and the White House. and humor,” said Susan Schiffman, The UJA kickoff event will also include special guest, Edmonton Jewish Federation Sherri Wise, from the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. Sherri, a survivor of a terror attack in Yiddish singing sensation Eleanor Reissa Director of Development. Jerusalem, is a passionate advocate for victims of terrorism. “Join us for a delightful evening celebrating gems of “For example, there are these diminutive suffixes for The Jewish Federation of Edmonton is presenting this Yiddish music and humor,” said Susan Schiffman, most nouns — “l” and “aleh” — as in fis (foot), fisl (little exceptional event on September 19, 2019. Admission is Edmonton Jewish Federation Director of Development. foot), fisaleh (smallest foot), which immediately identify $20 for UJA members and $38 for non-members. “You don't need to understand Yiddish to appreciate the how beloved this object is. Everyone has a foot (a fis) – Seats are limited and must be purchased in advance by joys and warmth of this unique, soulful language. normal sized and undistinguished. Perhaps a spring lamb calling (780) 487-0585 ext 207 or at jewishedmonton.org. The program includes passionate folk songs, classics of the has a small, tasty foot (a fisl) — if you’re a carnivore. No tickets will be available at the door. An appetizer Second Avenue Theatre, and touching expressions of love, But your grandchild has a foot that you kiss and adore reception will be held at 6 pm and the show will start at piousness and protest. You'll laugh, cry and realize you (a fisaleh). These Yiddish suffixes can be attached to nearly 7 pm. understand more than you thought.” every noun, including chairs, lips, hearts, beds, noses, and The community is thrilled to have Eleanor Reissa then these objects take on an especially beloved feeling.” perform Yiddish “soul music” in Edmonton. There will be “Yiddish was my first language,” elaborates Reissa. Happy New Year! Page 4 Edmonton Jewish News September, 2019

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By Rabbi Steven Schwarzman But for most of us, the hard- core work of teshuvah begins on Rosh Hashanah Once again, Hillel Edmonton participated in the Clubs Fair at the The 1966 movie, The and ends on Yom Kippur. Russians Are Coming! The University of Alberta. For more information about activities for Jewish Condensing the period of Russians Are Coming! was a students on campus visit Hillel Edmonton on Facebook. repentance into ten days comedy where a Soviet like that may make it more submarine ran aground on a intense than it needs to be. After all, teshuvah is not about presented with similar circumstances after we have done small New England island, achieving perfection. It's about getting back on course with all the previous steps. Will we succeed in holding back causing comic alarm in the our lives. It's not a superhuman effort; it is, by definition, from doing that same sin again? If so, then we have midst of the Cold War. Now a very human effort. successfully completed the process of teshuvah. that we are in the days Maimonides teaches us how we can do this. The first On one level, all we have to do for the holidays is go to leading up to Rosh Hashanah, shul for a while, and prepare and enjoy the holiday meals. we might be forgiven for step? Simply recognizing that we have gone astray and sinned, both against G-d and our fellow human beings. On a deeper level, we are given the chance to reconnect shouting, maybe even with with the best, purest parts of our souls, and through this equal panic, The High Sounds easy, perhaps, but we all know people who can't Rabbi Steven seem to see what they're doing wrong. And those people process, also reconnect with our friends and families, and Holidays Are Coming! The with G-d. What's not to like about that? Schwarzman High Holidays Are Coming! include each of us. The next step is to sincerely regret what we have done True preparation for the holidays is really preparing Perhaps we never really feel ready for the holidays, not ourselves to live better lives. It can be hard to do, but it's in terms of the practical preparation, and not in the wrong, and to stop doing it. The regret might come easy, but the behavioural change can be harder. not scary. Let the new year come, and may it bring spiritual realm, either. We may find ourselves caught off blessings. And if we do our prep work, we can add to the guard when we begin contemplating the themes of the The third step is to confess and apologize and make amends for what we have done. Rambam teaches that blessings, for ourselves and for all the people we interact season: repentance, life, and our roles in the world as with in our families, in our community, and in the world. people and as Jews. confession and apologies are best done publicly, which Shanah tovah! We can use the month of Elul, leading up to Rosh makes it very hard, though effective. And apologies for our Hashanah, to get ourselves ready, or as ready as we can be. sins against other people can't be made to G-d. We have to As Rabbi Alan Lew, z"l, wrote, the period of preparing go to those we have hurt and apologize to them. Rabbi Steven Schwarzman is the spiritual leader of really begins in the summer, and culminates with Sukkot. And the true test, Rambam says, is when we are Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton.

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Canada's Election 43 CIJA’s Election Guide hig hlig hts By Steve McDonald community’s priorities As the non-partisan advocacy agent of Canada’s Jewish Federations, CIJA cannot be involved in partisan political activities. However, CIJA can and does mobilize Jewish Canadians to exercise their democratic rights. As a part of this effort for this fall’s election, we have published a policy guide to highlight some of the issues that impact our community – with the goal of Steve McDonald empowering grassroots activists to make an even greater impact. This year’s Election Guide (which may be found at The next federal election takes place on October 21, 2019 which coincides with the Jewish High Holy cija.ca/election43) is a great conversation-starter for those who Day of Shemini Atzeret. To read about your voting options and to access a range of useful resources wish to connect with their local candidates. It addresses policy related to the Election 43, visit the CIJA Election Hub at cija.ca. proposals across a range of topics. To name just five, this includes: We are also urging the government to ensure diplomatic ties You can vote by Advance Poll. Polling stations will be open Combating antisemitism. Given the global rise in with the Iranian regime are not renewed until there are concrete from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm between October 11-14. antisemitism, we are urging the federal government to devote improvements in Iran’s behaviour. resources to police hate crime units, provide financial support to Information about the location of your advance polling station help places of worship and day schools offset the costs of security These are just a few examples of our multi-faceted policy will become available once the writ drops in a few weeks. personnel, and implement a national strategy on online hate and agenda. I encourage you to visit cija.ca/election43 to read the You can vote on campus. Elections Canada offices will be open radicalization. Guide. My hope is that it will inspire you to get involved in the on many post-secondary campuses across the country for five election and engage your local candidates. Supporting Israelis. We are advocating for MPs from all days about two weeks before election day (October 5 to 9). parties to stand with Israelis – our close democratic allies – The next federal election takes place on October 21, 2019 On-campus voting offices will be open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to when Israel is threatened by terrorism or singled out in which coincides with the Jewish High Holy Day of Shemini 4 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to discriminatory votes at the UN. We are also calling on the Atzeret. To ensure our community is aware of all voting options, 10:30 p.m. government to expand research and innovation ties between CIJA will be relaying important information from Elections Information about the location of these voting locations will Canada and Israel. Canada regularly between now and election day. become available once the writ drops in a few weeks. Tax amendments to strengthen communities. We are calling CIJA Board Co-chairs Joel Reitman and Jeffrey Rosenthal Elections Canada Voting Kiosks are being planned, in for tax credits to recognize the value of volunteering for charities issued this guide for the Jewish community of Canada: consultation with Jewish Community leaders, as an additional and help parents offset the costs of children’s overnight summer To access a range of useful resources related to the Election voting opportunity. The Voting Kiosks will be arranged on or camp. 43, please visit the CIJA Election Hub at cija.ca. around October 10. This will provide additional services for Make Canada more accessible for people with disabilities. There are several optional ways to cast a ballot in the federal voters observing Jewish holidays on the fixed election date. Any We are advocating for federal investments in affordable housing election: elector can register and vote by special ballot at these locations. for people with developmental disabilities, as well as reforms to To vote by mail, you must register online before October 15 at Contact your Returning Officer or visit elections.ca to find voting the Disability Tax Credit to make it more inclusive and 6 p.m. Once registered, you will receive a special ballot kit with locations near you, including the location of these Voting Kiosks. accessible. instructions on how to submit your ballot by mail. CIJA has working closely with Elections Canada to ensure Countering terrorism and the Iranian threat. We are calling You can vote at any Elections Canada office from the day after that you know the voting options available to you. for a parliamentary inquiry into Canadians and global the election is called until 6 p.m. on October 15. Normal office If you have any questions, email [email protected]. terrorism, with a focus on providing support for Canadian hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon victims of overseas terrorism and holding accountable to 4 p.m. Steve McDonald is Director of Policy & Strategic Canadians who have travelled overseas to join terror groups. Communications at CIJA, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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By Deborah Shatz “It is unfortunate and sad that the Edmonton Journal, a nationally recognized This summer the Edmonton Jewish community was newspaper, is being used by honoured to receive three top cultural awards for the Mr. Mayes to spread anti- Israel Pavilion at the Edmonton Heritage Festival. At the Semitism. Statistics Canada same time as we were celebrating inclusivity and cultural continually reports that the acceptance, several disturbing and unrelated incidents Jewish community is the took place in our city. most frequently targeted First, an imam was spreading hateful anti-Semitic minority community in rhetoric online and out of an Edmonton Community Canada when it comes to League (see story page 2). Then a white swastika was hate crimes. Publication of spray painted across a field of grass near Northgate Mall. anti-Semitic material drawn A third incident occurred when the Edmonton Journal by Mr. Mayes only published a cartoon that had anti-Semitic overtones. perpetuates and allows The cartoon, by Malcolm Mayes, was depicting the Capital antisemitism to further One hacker as an old man reminiscent of stereotypic flourish. Second ranked Aldan played third ranked Good Luck Socks in the Jewish caricatures from the Nazi Germany era. A number “When antisemitism finals and won 49-12!!! Yasher Koach to everyone. of community members who are subscribers to the Journal occurs, it harms not only the complained and complaints were also lodged by the Jewish Jewish community, but it attacks Canadian values. For According to Shafir, the meeting went well. Federation of Edmonton and Honest Reporting Canada. this cartoon to be published in the days leading up to “We reiterated our displeasure regarding the cartoon that In their letter to the editor, complaining about the Heritage Day, when we, as Albertans, celebrate our was published by the Journal. They advised that while the cartoon, Susan and Murray Lieberman wrote: “Malcolm multiculturalism and our diversity, is a slap in the face of drawing of the cartoon in the form published was Mayes’ cartoon depicting a stereotype of a Jew in the latest what Canadian society holds so dear. Antisemitism hurts inadvertent, they understood the consequences of the hacking scandal of Capital One was offensive and everyone, not just Jews. publication. Both Mr. Breakenridge, on behalf of the unwarranted. It is reminiscent of cartoons in Nazi Edmonton Journal and Malcolm Mayes apologized for any On August 9, 2019, the Edmonton Journal issued the harm that was caused. We accepted their apologies. Germany preceding the Holocaust. following public apology in an effort to make amends for its “The perpetrator of the hacking crime was a young, having published the antisemitic cartoon by Malcolm “We provided the Edmonton Journal with some blond female. Mayes had no reason to perpetuate Mayes: information regarding the history of antisemitism in cartoons. They advised that they would review the stereotypes of a minority group. The lack of oversight for “Last week, on Aug. 1, the Edmonton Journal ran an this cartoon gives us reason to question the editorial staff information provided and that they were aware of the editorial cartoon depicting a shadowy figure in a wallet history.” of the Edmonton Journal.” next to the words “Data hacker” in relation to the breach of Jewish Federation of Edmonton also lodged a formal customer information at Capital One. After discussion, the Edmonton Journal committed to complaint to the newspaper. provide training to their staff regarding issues so that they “It has since been pointed out that the image of the would be more aware of anti-Semitic tropes should they In a letter to Managing Editor Dave Breakenridge, JFed person bears resemblance to anti-Semitic tropes prevalent President Steve Shafir wrote, “We are disgusted with Mr. cross their desks in the future. They also said that they in some anti-Jewish propaganda. This resemblance was would meet with the Jewish Federation of Edmonton from Mayes’ cartoon, with your tacit approval of it in your entirely unintentional, but given that association, the willingness to publish it, or, alternatively, we are time to time as either the Jewish Federation or the Edmonton Journal apologizes for the publication of the Edmonton Journal see fit. They also committed to run an astonished by your willful blindness if you did not see the cartoon. harm that this cartoon would cause. Op-Ed in the near future regarding the effect that their “We are re-examining the procedures we have in place to cartoon had and to provide further information to their “The Edmonton Journal should be ashamed for being vet editorial content to avoid future such occurrences.” readership on steps taken to make sure that this does not used as a platform for hatred and intolerance.” The public apology was followed by a meeting between happen again. “Mr. Mayes is no stranger to us. We wrote to you on May Edmonton Jewish Federation leadership – CEO Debby “We believe that our meeting went well,” concluded 15, 2018 regarding a cartoon that he had drawn that was Shoctor, President Steve Shafir and VP Shane Asbell – and Shafir, “and we look forward to working with the also anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. While our letter at that Dave Breakenridge (Managing Editor), Bill Mah (Opinion Edmonton Journal to make sure that this does not happen time was published by you, our request to meet with you Editor) and Malcolm Mayes (Cartoonist) to discuss the again and to hold those responsible to account should this went unanswered. anti-Semitic nature of the cartoon. occur in the future.” Shana Tova 5780 A very Healthy and Happy New Year to all our donors, families and friends EDMONTON CHAPTER Michelle & Sam Marcushamer T: 780-444-4193 E: [email protected]

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This summer, JNF Canada sponsored an amazing Educators Mission to Israel to help inform teachers about modern day Israel.

encourage creative learning based on the edutainment JNF Canada plants a different kind of seed model of informal education. “I feel that I’ve really been seen for the first time, that they can develop their capabilities. This is a The House will be divided into classrooms, a declared Hannah, a student at Beit KKL-JNF Canada one-of-a-kind anchor that is unparalleled in the State multipurpose hall, meeting room, patio, kitchenette and a House in Nazareth. of Israel.” unique experiential learning hub. The classrooms are designed to contain small learning groups, except for one Jewish National Fund of Canada has always been at the The Beit KKL-JNF Canada House in Sderot, the city large classroom (that can be divided into two), and a forefront of helping the land of Israel transform its bleak closest to the Gaza border, will serve as an after-school computer lab with the latest equipment. The multipurpose deserts into beautiful blooming green forests and lush education, empowerment, and enrichment center for high hall will be used for workshops, lectures, performances and parks. But now JNF Canada is planting a different kind of school students from Sderot and its surroundings, who will film screenings. The hub is an open space with poufs, seed; we are deeply committed to supporting both Israel’s be provided with the necessary tools and skills for armchairs, sofas, and video game consoles. land and its people. academic and personal success. “We hope that each of the participants will start This high holiday season, JNF Canada is raising funds The building will be fortified, protecting students and believing that not even the sky is the limit for them. to help build the Beit KKL-JNF Canada House in Sderot, staff from rocket and mortar attacks and will also be The young people are enthusiastic and motivated to be to help close the educational achievement gap and foster accessible to people with disabilities. Its design will be partners in this process,” noted Omer Harpaz, director of academic success and empower periphery youth. invitingly clean and bright, with large windows to let in the Upper Nazareth house. natural light, colorful wall illustrations, and open spaces, “We believe that every child has the potential to achieve Join JNF and help impact the lives of Sderot’s youth great things no matter where in Israel he or she was born, creating an environment and ambiance unlike that of a school. and help reduce prevailing social and educational and that our role is to make the resources required for this disparities that will ultimately create a healthier society. available to them,” said Avi Musan, KKL-JNF Houses The Beit KKL-JNF Canada House will be surrounded by Director. a courtyard for outdoor studies and comprise learning For more information about JNF Edmonton visit jnfedmonton.ca, call 780-481-7881 or email [email protected]. “The houses will be open to every teenager who wants to spaces of different sizes and relaxation areas equipped succeed, and we will provide them with all assistance so with a variety of educational and multimedia resources to

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It is the day of judgment, the Celebrate potential day that we coronate the YEG Na'amat leaders King and the day that we on Rosh Hashana hear the Shofar. There is another aspect that I’d like By Rabbi Zolly Claman to bring to light - potential. Rosh Hashana is the day that we celebrate potential. I’ll never forget it. Why is the day of I brought her on a walk to get judgment on the first day of some beautiful Jerusalem air. the year? Shouldn’t we be We passed by a lady that we judged on the last day of the knew from the neighborhood, year prior? When Judaism she worked as a secretary in tradition teaches that Rosh a nearby medical office. Hashana is the day of “May I hold her?” she asked, judgment, what it means is I obliged and passed her my that it is the day of Workshop leader Gail Baillie, with Na'amat City President Darlene daughter who was born 4 investment allocation. G-d Bushewsky, National President Doris Wexler-Charow and Tikvah days prior. Our friend made peers at your past, but more President Maya Feldman at the Edmonton Na'amat Leadership Retreat. eye contact with the new life importantly envisions your and was moved to tears. potential. Based on the have accomplished anything yet, but appreciating that all Rabbi Zolly Claman Thinking that my spiritual projection of the individual, there is a divine her joy, struggles and success are ahead of her is profound daughter represented investment made. and powerful. something she never got to have of her own, I sensitively It is a day that we internalize that it matters far more inquired, “do you have children of your own?” She negated May G-d make the divine investment in each and every who you will become than who you have been, and who you my concern, “yes, yes…I do.” Then she explained what one of us and may we all be written in the book of life – set are committed to being than who you are. On Rosh moved her, “it’s just…she has her whole life in front of her, for a sweet new year, full of laughter, joy, health and Hashana we celebrate the path ahead, the road-not-yet- it’s so beautiful.” togetherness. discovered. Rosh Hashana, the spiritual new year, is a sophisticated What moved our friend on the streets of Jerusalem is the Zolly Claman is Rabbi at Beth Israel Synagogue in day. There are many aspects and angles to appreciate. beauty of holding pure potential. Our 4-day-old may not Edmonton. Perfect g luten-free My preferred gluten-free flour to use is Bob’s Red Mill Directions: Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, which can be used as a Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch direct substitution for all-purpose flour and doesn’t require bundt pan (nonstick, if you have one). apple cake additional thickeners such as xanthan gum. In a stand mixer, beat together the sugar and olive oil. Beat Ingredients: in the eggs, then the honey and vanilla. Turn off the stand By Rachel Pattison 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar mixer. 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil In a separate large bowl, stir together the gluten-free flour, (JTA via The Nosher) -- In recent years, it seems that more 2 large eggs, room temperature baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice. and more of my family members and friends have developed 2/3 cup honey Turn the stand mixer back on, and very slowly add the food allergies and food intolerances. This can make it difficult 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Use a spatula to scrape to determine what to serve at holidays and family events. So down the sides of the bowl, ensuring that all the ingredients 2 1/2 cups gluten-free baking flour a gluten-free, dairy-free apple cake for Rosh Hashanah is a become well incorporated. 1 teaspoon baking powder delicious way to celebrate the holiday while also suiting Fold in the diced apples and walnuts. If you find that the everyone at my table. 1 teaspoon baking soda mixture is too thick, you can add some almond milk, 1 Nut allergy? You can absolutely leave out the walnuts here. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon tablespoon at a time, not to surpass 1/4 cup. 1 teaspoon salt Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake in 1/8 teaspoon allspice the oven for 1 hour. Check the cake at the 50-minute mark. It 3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Once done, (I recommend using a mixture of green and red apples) allow the cake to cool in the bundt pan for 15 minutes. Then place a cake plate on top of the bundt pan, and while holding 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional) the pan and the plate together, very carefully flip the bundt Unsweetened plain almond milk (optional) pan so the cake lands directly onto the cake plate. Allow the cake to cool completely and then dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar. Serves 6-8. Rachel Pattison is a healthy food blogger living in LA. You can find more of her recipes at www.littlechefbigappetite.com.)

    
 September, 2019 Edmonton Jewish News Page 9 Edmonton is proud to host the NCJWC Convention: Nov. 16-18

By Regan Treewater-Lipes

Edmonton has much to be excited about! This year’s National Council of Jewish Women of Canada’s Convention will be held in the City of Champions from November 16-18, 2019. Jewish women dedicated to social change from chapters in Toronto, Barrie, Winnipeg, and Vancouver will be making the journey to our northern capital for two and a half days of exciting annual meetings, project planning and collaboration, compelling guest speakers, community presentations, scrumptious kosher eats, and the opportunity to meet new socially Christina Tsipora Reboh Francie Nobleman Ruth Nolan engaged Jewish women. In the words of National President Debbie Wasserman: NCJWC Edmonton invites women from across the In recognition of their tremendous contributions to the “NCJWC has a rich history spanning more than 122 years Jewish community, even if they are not affiliated with the Jewish community, NCJWC Edmonton is proud to in Canada. Today NCJWC is still strong, concentrating organization, to come, partake and enjoy the afternoon’s announce that it will be honouring the achievements of our efforts on the pillars on which we began – service, festivities. At only $36 a ticket, this kosher catered lunch, three local women who have gone above and beyond to education and social action.” with inspired guest speakers, is an event not to be missed! improve the world around them. Christina Tsipora Reboh NCJWC’s Edmonton Section President Jodi Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and registrants will be presented with an award for her contribution to Zabludowski and her team have put together a packed just have to search NCJWC Community lunch to purchase young leadership, Francie Nobleman will be recognized for line-up to welcome delegates from afar, as well as local a ticket. Thanks to the generosity of the Edmonton her tremendous work in community engagement, and ladies from our own Jewish community as well as from Jewish Community Charitable Foundation, this luncheon NCJWC Edmonton’s lifetime achievement recipient will be Calgary. Following Shabbat on November 16, organized is able to take place and it will be one of the highlights of Ruth Nolan. Organizers hope that women throughout the transportation will pick up participants from the the weekend of festivities. community will come together on November 17 to honour West Edmonton Mall’s Fantasyland Hotel and tour some of The Edmonton Section of NCJWC has, in the past, these incredible Jewish women. Edmonton’s key Jewish sites, ending at the Jewish supported WIN House, a local women’s shelter. Some in For delegates, dinner Sunday evening will be hosted by Drop-In Center located downtown. There, local NCJWC the community might remember the children’s book drive Chabad. NCJWC’s attendees from across Canada will members will welcome their visitors over dinner and that took place in the summer of 2018. have the chance to meet the Chabad Rebbetzins and hear exchange ideas from across the country. “Yes, NCJWC is a force, continuing to work tirelessly to about the dynamic endeavors that have been, and will “We are so looking forward to hosting the NCJWC promote social justice, freedom, equality and tolerance, continue to, enrich Edmonton’s Jewish community. Convention in Edmonton. The women from the different while engaging in meaningful projects to impact our Following a morning and early afternoon of final sections of NCWC are dynamic and engaging,” commented communities,” Wasserman commented. meetings on Monday, NCJWC Edmonton will bid farewell Zabludowski. In preparation for November, Zabludowski and her team to its sister chapters and embark on another year of On Sunday morning, delegates will have the opportunity are delighted to announce that WIN House’s top meaningful projects. to discuss their activities during the NCJWC Annual leadership will be attending the luncheon, and speaking to According to Wasserman, “Through our collective General Meeting before the much-awaited Community guests about the work being done in Alberta to elevate the energies and enthusiasm, NCJWC will continue to thrive. Luncheon. status and security of women. Additionally, there will be We are committed to making a positive impact. This drive, “Discussions will be lively, and we hope to accomplish a an opportunity to hear from representatives of the Alberta coupled with our members’ enthusiasm, shall propel us lot, in addition to having fun,” Zabludowski elaborated. Council on Women’s Shelters. into the future to meet and take advantage of opportunities that are set before us.”

B”H B”H NCJWC Community Lunch Sunday, November 17, 2019 Fantasyland Hotel Conference Room 6 Noon – 2:00 pm Ladies, come for the conference Three community members will be honoured: and stay for the fun! Add an extra day or two to shop or visit one of the many spas at the West Edmonton Mall. Conference rates available for extended stays.

Christina Tsipora Reboh Francie Nobleman Ruth Nolan Young Leadership Community Involvement Lifetime Achievement

We will hear from engaging speakers from the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters and WIN House Did you know that Alberta does Thanks for the support from not have the HST or PST!

November 16 - 18, 2019 The Edmonton Jewish Community Foundation Fantasyland Hotel, West Edmonton Mall Edmonton, Alberta Cost: $125 Kashrut Observed (includes all programming and meals) $36 – Tickets through Eventbrite Hotel: Special Conference Rate Saturday $199 ncjwcommunitylunch.eventbrite.ca Sunday & Monday $164 (Plus Taxes) For more information contact your local NCJWC section You must be pre-registered or Debbie Wasserman at [email protected] to attend this event. * Vancouver - [email protected] * Deadline: Thursday, Nov 14, 2019 * Edmonton - [email protected] * * Calgary - [email protected] * Contact: Jodi Zabludowski * Winnipeg - [email protected] * Phone: (780) 487-2901 * Toronto - [email protected] * * Simcoe County - [email protected] * [email protected] Page 10 Edmonton Jewish News September, 2019 Connect with a blast of Shofar

By Rabbi Gila Caine great poets” (Green, These are the words, p. 204). Rabbi Green touches Sounds not words. upon something The new moon of Tishrei (which we later learned to extremely important in call Rosh Hashanah) holds one of our most ancient our understanding of the rituals, the blowing of the Shofar “.... In the seventh liturgy of this day, echoing month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a the words of the piyyut sabbath, a commemoration with horn blast, a sacred Un’taneh Tokef - “And a convocation...” (Lev. 23:24). great shofar will be The “horn blast” here in English is a translation of sounded, and a thin “Zichron T’ruah” (the horn blast of remembrance, or, whisper of sound will be remembering the horn blast). It’s interesting to note heard.” These are the two that the most ancient name for this festival is most important elements “Yom Zichron T’ruah” – the day of remembering the of the ritual of the New loud blast. Moon of Tishrei, and all OK, but how do we know the music and poetry and that these horn blasts words are paths leading (T’ruah) refer to the us to the great sound of Shofar? Some learn it from shofar and to moments of “And you shall send round silence in between. a blasting ram’s horn, in A few days ago, I was the seventh month on the visiting a new mother and tenth day, on the Day of her tiny baby girl, and we Atonement, you shall send were trying to imagine Rabbi Gila Caine visited Talmud Torah School and blessed the new round a ram’s horn how does this little baby school year with the staff and students at the Early Learning Centre. through all your land” (Lev. perceive the world. The Rabbi Gila Caine 25:9). In Hebrew this reads mother suddenly asked, A time when we could rest and explore and feel totally as: Shofar T’ruah. So, from “What will she remember of this time in her life when connected to all that was around us. To go there, we the Shofar of Yom Kippur we learn about the Shofar of she grows up?” That’s a great question - how do you need something to tug at our memory (Zicharon) a the festival on the New Moon of Tishrei. But the horn remember before being able to give words to your blast of sound (and smell….) calling up ancient sound of Rosh Hashanah is not just about sound, but experience? Some say we don’t, other say we moments of our existence, and this has to be also about memory and with it rises the question, why remember something in the very depth of our something stronger than words, something calling us are we using a shofar to remember? consciousness, while others say we remember in our from beyond grown-up and elaborate language. If you’ve ever blown a shofar, you might remember body. To begin the New Year, find time to at least go and not just the feel of it in your hands and the sounds it I would like to suggest that the sound of Shofar is hear the Shofar, give yourself the gift of experiencing makes, but also the smell of the animal horn as you supposed to throw all of us back to exactly that that ancient wild call. It might help you remember bring it to your lips. Rabbi Arthur Green says of the primordial moment – before words and a structured where you came from, where you are going and for Shofar: “While the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah is understanding of reality. On Rosh Hashanah we what reason you are alive today. perhaps the most eloquent and poetic of the year, the should focus all our energy into remembering the May we all be blessed with a Healthy, Peaceful and raw emotion of the season (“Thank you for bringing us beginning moments of the world, and of our own life. Happy New Year. alive to this time! Give us another year to live!) is so This festival offers us an opportunity to revisit a time elemental and primitive that it is better expressed by when nothing was polluted or hurt yet. Gila Caine is the Rabbi at Temple Beth Ora in these unrefined cries of the horn than by words of Edmonton. Follow us at Happy New Year from edmontonjewishnews.com and @edmjewishnews

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By Charleen Glaun next while. I had a roommate for my first four days, but had the space to myself for the At last I was on the plane to Israel. Was this really remainder of my stay. Women happening? I had waited so long for this day and here I was, are housed on the upper level after 32 years, finally returning. of a two-storey building. Both Arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, I proceeded to go through floors have a washing the security check-in. The first question asked of me was, machine. (Apparently this is “What is the purpose of your trip?” quite a luxury and not the “I’m coming on Sar-El,” I replied. norm.) All rooms have an air- “What is Sar-El?” the security person asked. conditioning/heating system “Volunteers for Israel,” I said, a little surprised he did not and basic storage units. Three shower stalls delivered know about Sar-El. (This may be the case for some of you, too, Charleen Glaun with her Sar-El Madrichot. so I explain it below.) hot water at all times. I was at the Hilton of army bases! I waited for his reaction, but there was silence. I blurted workweek. Dinners are eaten early. Thereafter, the madrichot out, “I’ve been away for 32 years and this is my first trip back.” (I found out from my representative in Toronto that the living quarters on the base were newly renovated.) hold discussion groups or show movies. By 9 pm, most people He looked up from examining my passport and said, “What are ready for bed. took you so long? Welcome back!” A typical day is as follows. Breakfast in the main dining room is at 7:15 a.m. At 7:45 a.m. we meet up with our Weekends we may go anywhere in Israel as long as we are I smiled and said to myself, “This is going to be the best 19-year-old madrichot in the courtyard for the raising of the at the Tel Aviv’s main train station on the Sunday morning at adventure of my life! Thank you, G-d, for getting me here flag and the singing of the national anthem, and then we get 9:30, when the volunteers are taken back to their base. At safely.” news from within Israel and abroad. Then it is off to work present there is a hostel in Tel-Aviv specifically for Sar-El Once I had my luggage, I found the sunglass stand where until midday, when we make our way to the dining hall for volunteers’ weekend stay. Accommodation is free, with meals volunteers typically meet, and Sar-El’s facilitator, Pam lunch. included. This is a great alternative for those who are on a tight budget. It is not fancy, but central to Tel-Aviv’s hub and Lazarus, an expat who had made aliya 17 years ago. Since its This base is the main military medical base in Israel and the beach. founding in 1987 by General Davidi, volunteers come from also the primary depot. Every 18 months, medical military around the globe for one to three weeks’ stint on an army units drop off complete medical supplies. They then pick up One tends to forget one is in a country in a constant state base. Qualifications include a love of Israel, being of sound new and replenished supplies for the next 18 months, which of war. The zest for life is unbelievable, which I noticed on my mind, a clean bill of health, physically fit, and able to carry are divided between bases. Medical supplies with expiry weekends in Tel-Aviv. The bustling traffic; people sitting at your own luggage. You do not have to be Jewish. There is a dates between 6-18 months are used first in hospitals and coffee shops and in restaurants; shopping at the Carmel registration fee and the flight to Israel is paid by the emergency rooms, while supplies with a 6-month expiry date Market; youngsters speeding down busy main intersections volunteer. Weekends are the responsibility of the individual. are utilized for training purposes and donations to third- on their electric scooters; hip-looking men and women While on the base, each person is assigned a room, which they world countries. Medical kits are made up for many walking along the beautiful promenade with their dogs; will typically share with one or more persons, and is given applications, such as atomic and biological chemical kits, beachgoers laughing and listening to music; picnickers on the three meals a day. Some bases will even organize a free day combat doctors, and combat medics. lawn with little children frolicking nearby; buskers trip to somewhere of interest. entertaining the passing throng. What a beautiful, perfect I had a great boss, who patiently explained exactly how to picture it painted in an imperfect world. I was assigned to a medical supply base near Tel-Aviv. This do things. Israel is a first-generation Sabra, whose family base does not have soldiers on it but rather reservists and emigrated from Bucharia. He never stopped thanking us for Three weeks went by in a flash and soon it was time to fulltime employees. our service, as did many Israelis I met off the base. They are return to Toronto. I looked for any reason that would enable Upon my arrival at the base I was given my army uniform. so grateful for the volunteers’ service. This, in turn, was so me to stay, but as the saying goes, all good things must come The correct size is not high on the priority list, as I discovered. gratifying for us, knowing we were making a difference by to an end. But it doesn’t have to end here; I will return to I spent the next three weeks in a very roomy pair of pants, giving back just a little to the country. It was an even better Israel. 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Talmud Torah School staff and students enjoyed their summer holidays but they are happy and excited to be back at school. Pictured above on the first day of school are Natalie Soroka, Executive Assistant of TT Society, Irene St. Savard TT Early Learning Centre (ELC) Director, Osi Goldsand ELC Program Coordinator as well as students from the TT ELC and Grades KG to 6.

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conditions, especially during the first 2 weeks of the listing Selling your Property: A realistic approach period, is the best way to achieve interest in property leading to a potential sale of that property. The average median price of single-family dwellings By Daniel Starkman Our resource-based economy impacts attitudes of was $394,500 which represents a decrease of 4.30% from consumers. In a tough competitive market, proper pricing June 2018. After choosing the right of your property is the single most important element Realtor "one that suits your The average median price of a condominium was leading to an early sale. I remain optimistic that prices will needs best," it is imperative $217,500 down 4.5% from the same period last year. continue to remain reasonably stable and that buyers will in our current market, to The average median price for duplex or row houses was be encouraged to proceed with purchasing new properties have the right attitude with $325,000 representing a decrease from June 2018 of as they see the high inventory levels beginning to shrink. respect to the pricing of your 4.25%. Wishful thinking will not lead to a sale. Proper pricing property. Proper pricing The Good News: will. When dealing with a prospective Realtor, always during the first 2 to 3 weeks I am pleased to report an increase in sales in Edmonton request a current market analysis as a pre-condition to of the listing is paramount to of 11.5% for the month ending July 2019 as compared to any listing. It is the market analysis which will assist you achieving a sale in today's July 2018. While sales rose it is interesting to note that the is establishing a realistic price. competitive market. number of new residential listings dropped 10% from July I take this opportunity to wish you all a Shana Tova. I would like to share with of last year to July of this year. Consequently, the overall you some statistical data Daniel Starkman is the owner/operator of Starkman Daniel Starkman inventory in Edmonton dropped nearly 14% from July of which reflects our current last year to this year. All residential listings in Edmonton Realty Ltd. He can be reached at (780) 863-0778 or market - as of June 2019: averaged 62 days on the market, year over year. [email protected]. Even as inventories shrink, I am of the view that a proper sales price realistically reflecting current market The working parents’ collective apolog y on Yom Kippur

By Shira Zemel For the sin of For the sin of questioning the intentions of others Instagram: spending instead of assuming everyone is doing the best they can. too much time on it, (Kveller via JTA) – Like so many of you, I’m a working For the sin of resisting when sometimes it’s easier to just and for only showing mom trying to juggle it all — my kid, my job and, you know, say yes. (But also: ¡vive la resistance!) all that is beautiful my life. For the High Holidays, I was inspired to write a For the sin of keeping our heads down looking at our and fun instead of working parents’ version of the Ashamnu, an alphabetic screens. the hard, everyday acrostic of our collective transgressions, which is part of truths. For the sin of too much television and not enough the public confession we recite during Yom Kippur. conversation. For the sin of This year, 5780, I strive to acknowledge my judging other parents For the sin of undermining how hard we work when we wrongdoings, to do better by my little guy and my family, and the decisions obsess over how we can do better. and to forgive myself and others more. they make for their For the sin of not voting and not vaccinating. For the sin of not acknowledging mistakes, and not kids and families. (#sorrynotsorry — I have strong opinions that neither of asking when we need help, and not meaningfully (I’m still so upset these are OK choices.) apologizing as much as we should. with myself for For the sin of wanting more instead of being content For the sin of talking about how busy we are. judging that mom with what we have. For the sin of trying to control everything, even when we who had her toddler with her at Target at 11 p.m. — more For the sin of xenophobia — something that I abhor in know that’s totally impossible and frustrating. likely she had no other time to run those critical errands, others but fear I may practice in small and unknowing For the sin of being distracted and not giving our and no one to watch her child.) ways. children our full attention. For the sin of thinking we know best. For the sin of yelling. For the sin of having no energy at the end of a long work For the sin of lamenting the easier days before we had For the sin of thinking about parenting in terms of zero day to truly connect or play with our kids. kids. days (losing) or 100 days (winning) — when we know many For the sin of forgiving in others for what we can’t find a For the sin of making excuses. days are just going to be a 40 degree day, and that’s OK. way to forgive in ourselves. For the sin of saying “no” so often. May the gates of repentance be open to us all. G’mar For the sin of giving more attention to our professional For the sin of overprogramming, overscheduling, and Chatima Tova! work than to our kids. overindulging our children. Shira Zemel is a working mom in Washington, D.C., For the sin of not doing everything we can to help: for not For the sin of prescribing our children’s interests by where she directs youth leadership development at the using every extra ounce of energy, every extra penny, every allowing capitalism to dictate what toys and clothes we Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. She and her extra waking moment to do what we can for children purchase for them. (Really, why is the doll aisle so pink? husband have a 2-year-old son. separated from their families at the border. And why are dinosaurs a boy thing?)

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By Stan and Rosemary Kitay

On Sunday August 25, 51 golfers participated in the Beth Israel 2019 Golf Tournament at The Links Spruce Grove. The winners, with a team score of 63, consisted of Shane Asbell, Alex Bernstein, Paul Deutsch & Rick de Jong. The team of heroes consisted of Steve & Jan Huard- Lazanik and Mel & Liz Orenstein. Individual Awards were as follows: Ladies Longest Putt: Lindsay Logodin. Ladies Longest Drive: Rosemary Kitay. Ladies Closest to the Pin (par 3): Jan Huard-Lazanik & Liz Orenstein. Men’s Longest Putt: Rick de Jong. Men’s Longest Drive: Leor Benjamin. Men’s Closest to the Pin (par 3): Asher Pertman. What an amazing day - great weather, plenty of sunshine without a sign of rain! Players were wined and dined from beginning to end with candy, fresh fruit, libations, salami sliders (at Zal’s Kosher pop-up deli) and coffee with doughnuts. The atmosphere was amazing and The tournament concluded Monday evening, August 26, regardless of talent level, everyone had a great afternoon. with a dinner, silent auction and prize giving. A delectable Where else would you experience a golf game following a dinner was catered by Lauren Baram. Many thanks to you bowl of hot and tasty cholent! Nourishment and soul food and your assistants for preparing the meal, as well as the at its finest. stunning presentation. Alas no-one won the $10,000 hole-in-one prize. All the items for the silent auction were generously donated by the community. No purchases were made using Our profound gratitude goes to all who participated in Shul funds, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the tournament, hole sponsors, donors and attendees at youth programming at BI. Sincere thanks as well to our the dinner. Our sincere thanks also to all the volunteers volunteers for setting up the auction items and tables so who gave up their Sunday afternoon to help nourish professionally, hall décor and registration. and hydrate the golfers. Your generosity and dedication to the event and Shul are sincerely appreciated. The entire event was a resounding success not only from The fundamental success of an event is attributed to its a financial perspective but also from the friendships and volunteers. You are all exceedingly appreciated. camaraderie imbued. To quote Rabbi Claman (aka Rabbi Zolly McIlroy): It was an honour for us to co-chair this event, made even “Volunteering increases life expectancy.” more special witnessing everyone’s generosity and willingness to participate in every aspect of the To add, he emphasized that “true happiness is found tournament. It truly was a heartwarming experience. when we forget about the question, ‘How can I benefit’ and replace it with ‘How can I contribute?’ To volunteer is to For those who were unable to participate this year, we use the unique talents that each individual has & apply will be back and hope to make the next tournament even them to the betterment of the community.” bigger and better. Stay tuned!! Kol HaKavod and Yasher Koach to everyone.

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By Regan Treewater-Lipes Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory As the summer of 2019 comes to a close, I have many University. Lipstadt is the extraordinary experiences to reflect upon. This year, I was author of Denying the given the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Holocaust (1993), History Auschwitz Jewish Center’s (AJC) Faculty Fellows on Trial: My Day in Court Program. Since 2000 the AJC, an affiliate of the Museum with a Holocaust Denier of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (2005), and The Eichmann (MJH) in New York City, has invited an annual cohort of Trial (2011). Lipstadt is diverse academics to Poland to further research efforts not only one of the most dealing with Jewish memory preservation and global influential Jewish history Holocaust awareness. Among our ranks this year were ten scholars of our era, but also Dr. Regan Lipes with Natasha Doyon, Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, Micaela graduate students and one Faculty Fellow, representing a leader in battling the the United States, Canada, and Israel. I was honored to be detrimental proliferation of Procopio and Kiara Day. chosen to take part. Holocaust denial. The program began in the latter half of June with three Although Krakow’s Jewish Culture Festival has been known by its more notorious German name – Auschwitz. days of introductions, orientation, and presentations at criticized by some as being an inauthentic, I was This was my third visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Each MJH in New York City. The Museum currently houses an personally struck by the diverse crowds that were time I stepped onto the stained earth of this site was exceptionally informative and moving exhibition titled, attracted by the event. It was my second time attending, deeply emotional and profoundly painful. However, this “Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” As Fellows, we and I see many of the efforts of the festival as sincere past summer’s experience was far more powerful than were granted exclusive access and were able to tour the attempts to revitalize understanding and appreciation of I could have ever imagined. Our time at both the work three floors of expertly curated artifacts privately – a Poland’s Jewish history. This Fellowship highlighted that camp and extermination camp sites was facilitated by powerful beginning for each of our journeys. there are currently serious endeavors being made within Pawel Sawicki, Press Officer for the Auschwitz Memorial. Our time in New York was facilitated by the Museum’s Poland by both Jews and non-Jews to preserve the memory Sawicki managed to give voice to the victims and impart Director of International Programs, Yael Friedman, a 2013 and substance of Jewish Poland, and to combat selective the history in a way that has been forever seared into my alumnus of the Fellowship herself. Now responsible for and revisionist historical narratives. In Warsaw we met mind and soul. In conjunction with the four survivor administrating the program, Friedman guided us through with Joanna Fikus, Director of Exhibitions at POLIN testimonies we were privileged to hear, our time with intensive discussion sessions, meetings with top Museum of the History of Polish Jews, to learn about how Sawicki helped to fuse together the knowledge acquired researchers in the discipline of Holocaust Studies and one thousand years of Polish-Jewish life is being throughout our program in a way that provided scholarly introduced us to survivors who generously entrusted us commemorated and preserved within a traditional context, historical resonance, and space for moral with their highly personal stories. We were fortunate to educational model. reflection. meet with three survivors in New York and another in From a more pop-cultural angle, we were introduced to The AJC’s Fellows and Faculty Fellows Program Krakow. For me, these face-to-face encounters were the founders of Mi Polin, a Jewish run company provides eleven leaders of future scholarship a unique and extremely poignant – each testimonial reminded us all specializing in original Judaica. Mi Polin is currently in-depth opportunity to meet the world’s foremost names that our collective research efforts continue to be vital. pioneering an ongoing project to preserve traces of in the discipline, gain first-hand experience with how The program continued with a week of study in Krakow mezuzot from pre-war buildings. Their team travels tangible history is being preserved, confront contemporary and the opportunity to attend the city’s annual Jewish throughout Poland to find physical signs of mezuzot, they philosophical questions surrounding morality and ethical Culture Festival in the Kazimierz District – the historic then take molds of these indentations and cast them in conduct, and finally, to ensure that the magnitude of the Jewish quarter. The festival attracts people from all over bronze. These bronze casts are subsequently fashioned Holocaust is never forgotten or misrepresented. Tikkun the world and offers patrons the chance to take part in into new mezuzot as a reminder of Poland’s pre-war olam is a part of everything I do – as a scholar and artistic workshops, hear lectures delivered by Jewish world. Their mezuza project has been so successful humanitarian. What this Fellowship provided, I believe, international Jewish studies scholars, sample Jewish that Mi Polin artists have created mezuzot from casts has made me a more insightful researcher and effective inspired cuisine, and listen to lively musical performances taken in Ukraine, Belarus, Romania, and even one from educator – but also, a better global citizen. in an open-air venue. Morocco. Jewish identity and shared cultural generational For me, the most memorable part of the Jewish Culture The majority of our Fellowship activities took place in trauma ensure that ‘we will never forget.’ However, for the Festival was meeting Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, Dorot and around the small town of Oswiecim where the AJC is academic community, encouraging more comprehensive based. The AJC’s modest museum and archive is housed Holocaust education within different disciplines will serve in the town’s only surviving synagogue. Tomek Kuncewicz, to uphold the moral and ethical ideals of the humanities: the Center’s Director, and Maciek Zabierowski, the acceptance, tolerance, and the pursuit of social justice. Center’s Manager of Education and Special Projects, are Sadly, as our numbers of survivors dwindles, it is up to the guardians of the remains of a Jewish civilization in a educators like the remarkable people I met this summer, to town that once boasted a Jewish population of close to 60% be the guardians of memory and testimony – with all its of the total inhabitants. Although the town of Oswiecim painful honesty and stinging truth. presents as provincial and ordinary, it is more commonly

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Six new children's books for the Jewish New Year By Penny Schwartz

(JTA) -- Six engaging and fun reads for kids of all ages are among the highlights in the crop of new High Holiday books for children. They seize the spirit of the Jewish holidays and the excitement and anticipation of beginning anew, reflecting on the past, and celebrating the warmth and joy of Jewish traditions with family and friends.

The Jewish New Year begins on the night of Sept. 29. Suddenly they find themselves transported to Jaffa in Jackie and Jesse and Joni and Jae Once Upon an Apple Cake: A Rosh Hashanah Story ancient Israel amid carpet sellers in the shouk (market). By Chris Barash; illustrations by Christine Battuz By Elana Rubinstein; illustrated by Jennifer They stow away on a ship, where they reunite with Jonah, Apples & Honey Press; ages 3-8 Naalchigar Apples & Honey Press; ages 7-10 who they learn is the biblical prophet. The stormy caper On a crisp fall day, In this humor-filled, shines with references to the biblical tale, as the kids and four good friends stroll heartwarming chapter book, Jonah go overboard and are swallowed up in the slimy hand in hand toward readers meet Saralee, an belly of a big fish (is it really a prehistoric shark, they the river clutching endearing 10-year-old Jewish fear?). With fierce determination, the clever kids prod the small bags of sliced girl whose cute-looking nose reluctant Jonah to travel to Nineveh, to be faithful to G-d bread. The diverse possesses the unusual and justice, and to speak out to the ruthless Assyrian king. group is following their superpower to sniff out scents Ivica Stevanovic's animated illustrations embellish the rabbi and neighbors to and flavors. As Rosh drama. tashlich, the custom Hashanah approaches, during Rosh Hashanah Shanah Tovah, Grover! Saralee, whose family owns a of tossing crumbs or other small objects into moving water By Joni Kibort Sussman; illustrated by Tom Leigh restaurant, is excited to bake to symbolically cast away mistakes from the past year. Kar-Ben; ages 1-4 her zayde's (grandfather in Kids will relate as the friends recall misdeeds, like when Yiddish) popular apple cake Join Grover, Big Bird and Jae shared Jackie's secret. with a mystery ingredient other beloved Sesame Street Chris Barash's lovely rhyming verse comes to life in that even Saralee can't figure characters as they welcome Christine Battuz's cartoon-like drawings in warm autumn out. Trouble lay ahead when a new family opens a Rosh Hashanah with honey tones of browns, orange and green. On the closing page, the restaurant and threatens to take over the apple cake and apples, a shofar, and a friends are seen from behind, walking home, again hand in business. festive meal with songs and hand -- a palpable reminder of the power of asking for and When zayde bumps his head, he temporarily forgets the blessings. Joni Sussman's extending forgiveness, a theme central to the High secret to the cake. Will Saralee rise to the occasion, bake simple verse is perfect for Holidays. the perfect cakes and win a contest judged by a famous reading aloud to little ones food critic? More than anything, Saralee wishes that her and for preschoolers eager The Elephant in the Sukkah grandfather returns home from the hospital for Rosh to read on their own, paired By Sherri Mandell; illustrated by Ivana Kuman Hashanah. with veteran Sesame Street artist Tom Leigh's delightful, Kar-Ben; ages 3-8 colorful illustrations. The cartoon illustrations by Jennifer Naalchigar add Nothing will get zest to Rubinstein’s efforts. The recipe is included at the Creation Colors between a young boy end of the book. By Ann D. Koffsky named Ori and Henry, a Apples & Honey Press; ages 2-5 lively elephant who Whale of a Tale once was a circus star By Eric A. Kimmel; illustrations by Ivica Stevanovic In this gloriously but now is sent to a Kar-Ben; ages 6-10 illustrated picture book of farm for old elephants papercut art, Koffsky Travel back in time in the where no one sings or ("Judah Maccabee Goes to third installment of the has fun. When Henry the Doctor") presents Scarlett and Sam Jewish- wanders out one young kids with the themed chapter book series evening, he is biblical story of Creation for older readers by Kimmel enchanted by the joyful music and singing he hears from through the prism of color: ("Hershel and the Hanukkah the Brenner's family sukkah. After a few nights, he even from separating light from Goblins"). The lighthearted learns the Hebrew words. dark to the bubbling blues adventure begins when the Young Ori hears Henry singing along outside the of the water, to the yellows of the sun, and the stripes and brother and sister twins offer sukkah and is determined to find a way to bring the spots of the animals. After G-d created the first two people, to take their Grandma Mina's animal inside to fulfill the mitzvah of welcoming guests. a world full of people of all shades and hues followed. centuries-old carpet to be The boy’s surprising solution shines with kid-friendly And then, on the seventh day, G-d rested. cleaned at the local rug shop. inventive thinking. This simple, lyrically told story is perfect for Simchat Engrossed in conversation Kids will chuckle at illustrator Ivana Kuman's double- Torah, the joyful festival at the end of the High Holidays with their mysterious ride- page spread as Henry, in his red-checkered shirt and small that anticipates the start of the new cycle of the weekly hailing service driver, Jonah, black cap, tries every which way to squeeze into the Torah reading that unfolds with Genesis. they forget to take the prized carpet with its aura of magic sukkah. On an author's page, readers discover that the that their proudly Iran-born grandmother brought with out-of-the-ordinary idea of elephants in a sukkah crossed her as she fled tyranny in her country. the legalistic minds of the Talmud's rabbis. Page 20 Edmonton Jewish News September, 2019

Rosh Hashanah Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2019 Yom Kippur Oct. 8 - 9, 2019

High Holidays Services at Beth Shalom Rosh Hashanah will be led by Sunday, September 29th Rabbi Steven Schwarzman Erev Rosh Hashanah 6:00pm & Monday, September 30th Chazan Dr. Sanford Finkel 1st Day Rosh Hashanah High Holidays Shacharit 8:30am Junior Congregation Services Torah Reading 9:30am led by Ari Sniderman will be held for Tuesday, October 1st seven to twelve year olds. 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah This will allow young people to enjoy the holiday with prayer, song and stories Shacharit 8:30am while their parents are able to enjoy and Torah Reading 9:30am participate in the service upstairs. Yom Kippur The Youth Service will run between 10:30 and 11:30 am Tuesday, October 8th on Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st (Rosh Hashanah) Erev Yom Kippur and on Oct. 9th (Yom Kippur). Kol Nidre 6:30pm Child Care Wednesday, October 9th will once again be available for families with young children. There will be supervised Yom Kippur Shacharit 8:30am activities in the Lower Auditorium & Torah Reading 9:45am Boardroom. Snacks will be provided. Yizkor Following Torah Service Monday, Sept. 30th 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 1st 9:30am-1:30pm Mincha 5:15pm Wednesday, Oct. 9th 9:30am-1:30pm Neila Followed by Havdalah Please note there will be NO childcare Fast Ends 7:43pm provided on Erev Rosh Hashanah or at the Kol Nidre Service.