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BY MICHAEL REGENSTREIF Thinking of those incidents just before and during Orlando in 2016 that killed 49. EDITOR Chanukah – as well as the antisemitic murders Although, as already mentioned, there were a cou- y wife, Sylvie, and I were on vacation in earlier last year at Chabad of Poway in California ple of police officers present at the Chanukah event Clearwater Beach, Florida in December. and at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 on Clearwater Beach, there was no security screening. On December 23, the second night of Cha- – made me stop and think about whether we were Anyone and everyone had unfettered access to the nukah, we joined several hundred other safe attending a Jewish event in an accessible public event. What would have happened if someone like the Mpeople – locals and tourists alike – at the Chanukah space in Florida, a state where it is easy to acquire attackers from Jersey City or Monsey or Poway or Pitts- party and giant menorah lighting organized by Chabad weapons and a state with a history of mass shootings burgh had been there that night? (By contrast, when of Clearwater. – including the high school massacre in Parkland in we attended a couple of concerts in December at Held outdoors on the main drag on Clearwater 2018 that killed 17, and the nightclub massacre in See From the Editor on page 7 Beach, less than a five-minute walk from where we were staying, it was a typical Chabad Chanukah event with speeches, songs, a magic show, latkes and sufgani- yot. One of the big hits of the event was Rabbi Levi Hodakov singing his updated version of Adam San- dler’s “Chanukah Song.” Local politicians, including Mayor George Cretekos and several other members of Clearwater’s city council, joined in the celebration. There were a couple of police officers who stood on the edge of the crowd observing the event and the comings and goings but, thankfully, there were no inci- dents that required their attention. However, less than two weeks before Chanukah, there was a mass shooting at the JC Kosher Supermar- ket in Jersey City, New Jersey carried out by a pair of antisemitic extremists. They murdered Mindy Ferencz, 33, an owner of the market; Douglas Miguel Rodri- guez, 49, an employee; and rabbinical student Moshe Deutsch, 24, a customer. Three others, including two police officers, were also wounded in the incident. The assailants arrived at the market shortly after they killed a police detective in a separate incident. Then, on December 28, the seventh night of Chanu- kah, a masked man invaded the home of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg in Monsey, New York – a small community Team TDSO to run half-marathon: A team of 12 Ottawa-based rabbis is training to run the half-marathon on Sunday, May north of New York City with a largely Chasidic popula- 24 during the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, as members of Team TDSO (Torah Day School Ottawa). The captain is Head tion – and randomly stabbed five Chasidic Jews attend- of School Rabbi Boruch Perton and the team is being trained and coached by running enthusiast Stacy Goldstein. Torah ing a Chanukah party. Other guests fought back and Day School is also recruiting other Team TDSO members, including a women’s team. the suspect escaped in a car. He was arrested by police (From left) Rabbis Chaim Boyarsky, David Rotenberg, Chaim Mendelsohn, Levy Teitlebaum, Reuven Bulka, Zischa later that night in Harlem. In the investigation, police Shaps, Gavriel Rudin, Boruch Perton, Moshe Fine, Moshe Farkas and Idan Scher. Absent from photo: Rabbis Menachem found his handwritten journals filled with antisemitic Blum and Dov Nimchinsky. views.

Shinshinim are a ‘living bridge’ Photo spread: Chanukah Leslie Feldman and Mike Klein inside: between Ottawa and Israel > p. 3 in Ottawa > p. 4 on Mitzvah Day > p. 6 January 27, 2020 2

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation and 14 of Ottawa’s Jewish community agencies are participating in the Life & Legacy Initiative to be launched in March. A new Life & Legacy Initiative: deciding today on what to leave in the future

BY VICTOR RABINOVITCH, BOARD MEMBER Imagine their energy and enthusiasm as these groups JEWISH FEDERATION OF OTTAWA committed to working together as partners for this • So many Ottawans enjoy circles of friendship that magine the largest meeting room at the Soloway amazing initiative. first formed when they were kids attending our own Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) on the evening of This important January session happened because Camp B’nai Brith. January 8, packed with 60 activists and leaders from of a great decision by the Harold Grinspoon Founda- • So many Ottawans are consistent supporters of 14 community organizations, who had gathered to tion to include Ottawa in the Life & Legacy Initiative our Federation’s Annual Campaign, with donations Italk about the new opportunity of legacy giving. for communities across North America. So now we that are modest or large. Their actions sustain loyal Picture these volunteers and staff from across Otta- have made the decision to launch our local “Life & connections to the great variety of Jewish activities wa’s Jewish spectrum, with different ages and personal Legacy Initiative,” led by the Ottawa Jewish Communi- taking place here. backgrounds, yet working together to master the con- ty Foundation, in March. • Or, you may happily recall your Sunday mornings cepts of a different approach to sustainable funding. Legacy donating is not new, but it has not been and Summer Day Camp at the old downtown JCC widely used for many communities or organizations. on Chapel Street. But time moves on and it’s your Part of our Ottawa challenge is to break down a barri- son now playing in the Jewish men’s basketball er in understanding by explaining the practical good league, while your daughter swims laps at the SJCC. sense of legacy giving. • Or, you may be a first, second or third generation Making a legacy gift means using a person’s will or life Ottawan, with your kids getting their vital Jewish insurance policy. Its deep spirit goes beyond donating education at day school or supplementary school, money because it creates an opportunity to be remem- while your family continues its membership in one bered forever. It is a way of supporting activities in the of our synagogues. Jewish community that are most meaningful to each of • Or, you may be a volunteer at one of our network of us – a school, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, a syna- social service organizations, helping to care for our gogue, the SJCC, or others – and to do so in perpetuity. elders and vulnerable community members. THE TRADITION CONTINUES The Harold Grinspoon Foundation and Ottawa These are just examples of typical Ottawa memo- Jewish Community Foundation will devote significant ries and connections. While some families have long Rideau Bakery Bread is available at all resources during the next four years to help Ottawa roots here, so many of us came in the 1970s and more Farm Boy locations. Made with the same agencies and organizations work together on this recently. We immediately got the benefits from what starter, same recipes and same major initiative. 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Hila Beldoch has been a shinshin in Ottawa since late August, 2019. She was joined in November by Shai Sagi. Dana Simpson reports.

n August 26, 2019, two recent high school graduates got on a Shai and Hila say they plane and flew nearly 9,000 km have learned so much by from Israel to Ottawa. exploring a new culture OLeaving behind friends, family, and better weather, Hila Beldoch and Snir and sharing their own. Dachboach began their year of voluntary service, as the Jewish Federation of Otta- This feeling of connection is particu- wa’s newest shinshinim. The shinshinim larly inspiring to Hila. She is excited to program sends recent Israeli high school return home to tell her community of graduates – on a gap year before enter- Ottawa’s bond to Israel. ing the Israel Defense Forces – to serve “It’s important to bring kids and in Diaspora communities. communities the feeling that they’re Unfortunately, due to a back injury, not alone,” Hila said. “It’s good to have Snir returned home to Israel in October. partners.” In his absence, Shai Sagi, who is Both shinshinim said that coming to DANA SIMPSON from Ramot HaShavim in central Isra- Ottawa was part of their desire to build Shinshinim Hila Beldoch (left) and Shai Sagi. “When you come here, you come as you, but you also represent your country,” said Shai. “It’s a lot of responsibility.” el, stepped up to the plate as Ottawa’s better global connections for the future. newest shinshin. She arrived here on “When I go back maybe I’ll think November 24. about how, from the Israeli side, we can Since 2016, the Federation’s Shinshin- do more,” said Shai. “The connection im program has operated with the goal right now, I feel, is a bit one-sided. And of building a gesher chai (living bridge) it is so important that in Israel we do Former Ottawa professor between Israel and Ottawa’s Jewish com- something to know about Jewish culture munity. around the world.” sues federal government “Here it is harder to be Jewish,” said And while their experience hasn’t Shai. “I think you have to do more been without its challenges – most nota- BY DAVID LAZARUS jail before his release in January 2018 things to feel Jewish than you need to bly the weather and having to make new (JTA) – A former Ottawa professor due to compelling evidence that he do in Israel.” friends – Shai and Hila say they have and his family are suing the feder- was in Beirut, Lebanon, at the time That feeling is shared by both shin- learned so much by exploring a new cul- al government for $90 million for of the bombing. shinim. ture and sharing their own. extraditing him to France in 2014 for In his lawsuit, which was filed “They need to decide every day to be “When you come here, you come as allegedly being involved in the deadly earlier this month, Diab claims dam- a Jewish person, to have a Jewish life,” you, but you also represent your country,” 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue. ages for a “negligent investigation, said Hila. “And here I think they have said Shai. “It’s a lot of responsibility.” Hassan Diab, a Lebanon native malicious prosecution, malfeasance more appreciation than us. They have to “I never went to synagogue [in Israel] who became a Canadian citizen in in public office, spoliation of evi- put more money in, they have to learn and now I’m there at least once a week,” 1993, was sent back to France six dence, deceit, abuse of process, and more, drive further away to the kosher said Hila. “Maybe it is something I will years after a lengthy extradition pro- intentional affliction of emotional grocery. It’s way harder.” look for in Israel: to have my Jewish cess. French authorities alleged that distress.” Despite many differences between community that’s not specifically about Diab was a member of the Popular Diab, 66, also is seeking damages Israel and the Diaspora, the shinshinim being Israeli, it’s about being Jewish.” Front for the Liberation of Palestine based on having his Canadian charter are pleasantly surprised with the level of Kara Goodwin, director of Communi- and took part in the attack of a syn- rights allegedly breached. cultural and historical knowledge held ty Collaboration at the Jewish Federation agogue on Rue Copernic that killed A review of Canada’s extradition by the Ottawa Jewish community. of Ottawa, said she is always impressed four people and injured 40. process in 2019 cleared Canadian “The topic this week was Israeli by the shinshinim. Diab, who was teaching sociology prosecutors of any wrongdoing but inventions and even kindergarten kids “They care a lot about making sure that at Carleton University at the time of recommended improving the extradi- knew a lot,” said Shai. “It’s so incredible the program continues on,” said Goodwin. his arrest, spent three years in a Paris tion process. to hear that people here know so much “They really have a mandate and a passion about Israel.” to teach people about Israel.”

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CHANUKAH 5780 IN OTTAWA

Sens Game: Ottawa Torah Centre and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa joined forces for a Chanukah menorah lighting on December 23, the second night of Chanukah, at the Canadian Tire Centre during the Ottawa Senators-Buffalo Sabres game. Several hundred people gathered to see the menorah lighting and enjoy Chanukah treats. Ottawa Torah Centre: Rabbi Menachem Blum of the Ottawa Torah Centre (OTC) and Imam Zijad Delic of the Barrhaven Mosque stand in front of “The Peace Menorah” at OTC. The menorah was created by Christian, Jewish and Muslim children from Barrhaven at OTC to express their prayerful wishes for world peace. The menorah, a project coordinated by OTC, was on display at Loblaws in Barrhaven during the holiday season.

Or Haneshamah: Tamara Levine, Debbie Rubin and Jacki Langsner lead singing at the Or Haneshamah Chanukah party on the first night, Decmeber 22. Chabad Student Network at City Hall: (From left) Rabbis Chaim Boyarsky and Reuven Bulka and students Tom Podolsky and Daniel Segal light the giant menorah on the first night of Chanukah, December 22, at the Chanukah celebration organized by Chabad Student Network Ottawa City Hall.

AJA 50+: Toby and Joel Yan were among the dancers celebrating at the AJA 50+ Chanukah party, December 23, at the SJCC. (Sheila Osterer) Merivale High School Jewish Culture Club: The Merivale High School Jewish Culture Club held its annual Latkapalooza on December 20. (From left) Abby Marszowski, Alexa Barett Taller, Eriana Vargas, Irv Osterer (teacher/adviser), Alexandre Kuttner (president), Mike Harr (head custodian) and Kaliyana Benisty.

A Ripple Effect - Chanukah on Parliament Hill: At the pre-Chanukah menorah lighting on Parliament Hill, the volunteers of A Ripple Effect were honoured with lighting a candle on the menorah, and were publicly congratulated for their efforts to help children. Machzikei Hadas: Rabbi Idan Scher lights the menorah on the first night of Chanukah, December 22, at the Machzikei Hadas Chanukah party. JET: Rabbi Idan Scher leads a class during JET’s Chanukah Yom Iyun – a day of learning, December 15, at the SJCC.

Temple Israel Religious School: For a Chanukah tikkun olam project, students of Temple Israel Religious School and their families volunteered at a soup kitchen. “It was an amazing experience for all of us at this annual event,” said Sue Kehillat Beth Israel: Kids and parents enjoy the Chanukah SJCC Ganon Preschool: Parents look on as students at the SJCC Potechin, the school principal. Carnival, December 17, at Kehillat Beth Isreal. Ganon Preschool spin like dreidels at their Chanukah party.

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Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation Awards, Grant and Scholarships 2020 GJ Cooper Ilana and Steven Rubin Scholarship Award Scholarship Award

Valued at approximately $16,000, this award is granted each year Valued at $1,800, the Ilana and Steven Rubin Scholarship aims to to support a member of the Ottawa Jewish Community, or help students who are planning to attend a Canadian or Israeli Ottawa student, between the ages of 18 and 30, who has post-secondary institution in a program of at least 2 years. This displayed leadership qualities, academic excellence and has an award is intended for high school students graduating in 2020 interest in the Jewish Community. The award must be used to with a B average or higher, with demonstrated fi nancial need, advance one’s formal education or apprenticeship in the fi elds of who are seeking their fi rst academic award. artistic, literary or social sciences. Deadline April 17, 2020 Deadline April 17, 2020

WCPP 2020 Grant Norman Lesh Women Helping Women Grant Philanthropy Award This year, there will be 2 grant cycles, Do you have an innovative philanthropic idea you need help totaling $4000. Application for the fi rst seeing to fruition? Kickstart that great idea with $3,500 . cycle is Jan 27 to Apr 17, and the second is Aug 31 to Nov 6. The Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award, which honours the legacy If you have an idea for a new initiative that could make a positive of Norman Lesh, a philanthropist and forward-thinking community diff erence in the lives of women and children in this community, leader, will grant $3,500 to help creative-minded people and please apply. organizations make a diff erence. Deadline April 17, 2020

Awards are subject to the discretion of the Awards Committee and will be mentionned or presented at the Annual General Meeting in June 2020.

Full details at ojcf.ca/programs_awards

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Information: [email protected] 613-798-4696 x252 www.ojcf.ca January 27, 2020 6

Let’s be ‘Better Together’ on Mitzvah Day The theme this year is “Better Togeth- er” and it depicts how we are all stron- The theme this year is “Better Together” and it depicts ger when we are united and working how we are all stronger when we are united and working toward a common cause. In an effort to include all age groups, from toddlers to toward a common cause. teens, there are activities embodying a wide variety of mitzvot, from creating tomatoes, cereal boxes, pasta boxes, community continue to recognize differ- blankets to be donated to CHEO, to matzo meal boxes, baby formula, grano- ent and creative ways we can give back planting herbs and building donation la bars, gluten-free items, canned tuna/ to the community and those around us.

FEDERATION FEDERATION REPORT towers. salmon/corn/peas/fruit, and tomato As our world continues to change, as will LESLIE FELDMAN AND As an integral part of Mitzvah Day, paste. the diversity the mitzvot we can perform MIKE KLEIN, MITZVAH DAY each year we collect several items to give The goal of these activities is to and the reach that they can extend to. CO-CHAIRS to the needy or disadvantaged. This year, embrace tikkun olam and show our chil- We encourage future planners to jump we are collecting single socks and kosher dren how important it is to perform acts on board and offer feedback and ideas e are thrilled to be food cans and boxed food items at the of kindness to better our world. As Jews, to help make the future of Mitzvah Day co-chairing the Jewish SJCC (in the lobby) until Mitzvah Day. this is ingrained in our teachings and even brighter for our Ottawa commu- Federation of Ottawa’s 14th We will take your clean, unmatched something we hope to pass on to the nity. We can’t think of a more relevant annual Mitzvah Day event socks in any size and colour. These socks next generation. time in our recent history to remind the Wto be held at the Soloway Jewish Com- will live on as cat toys being made as a Our favourite part of the day is seeing world of the significance of community, munity Centre (SJCC) on February 2. Mitzvah Day activity for the Furry Tales the children’s eyes light up as they grasp sharing and mitzvah. Much thanks to The purpose of this day is two-fold: to Cat Rescue organization. that they have done something good to our committee for all their hard work: play and be active in fun-filled creative And we are looking for many hun- help someone else. The recognition they Deanna Bertrend, Irena Beylis, Julie ways, but also to instil the Jewish values dreds of kosher food cans and food wear on their faces and the pride they Bennett, Jonathan and Naomi Mitchell, of helping others and giving back to the boxes to supply our “can-gineering for exude is very rewarding. Understanding Melissa Thompson, Rabbi Gavriel Rudin, community. While enjoying one of the food security” activity on Mitzvah Day. what it means to give back is a lesson Ranit Braun, and Sara Miller. many different activities at Mitzvah Day, All the items will then be donated to the one is never too young to be taught. We hope to see you all there! Visit we should all be mindful that helping Ottawa Kosher Food Bank. Items that Our hope for this Mitzvah Day and for www.mitzvahdayottawa.com for more others can be fun and fulfilling. will be especially appreciated are diced future ones, is that the children and the information and to register.

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Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd. is at the heart of Judaism 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9 Tel: 613 798-4696 | Fax: 613 798-4730 Email: [email protected] and ethicist of the 11th century, is the history of mankind in inspiring living Published 19 times per year. best description of them all: “pizur in the moment than Shabbat. © Copyright 2020 hanefesh (the scattering of our soul Or we think of berakhot (blessings). PUBLISHER or our spirit).” We are scattered and We are told of the benefit of saying 100 Andrea Freedman we are missing the peaceful soul, the blessings a day and this should come as EDITOR Michael Regenstreif equilibrium, the reflectiveness, that no surprise. PRODUCTION CONSULTANT couldn’t be more important for who Because blessings are those Patti Moran FROM THE THE FROM PULPIT we are. moments of reflection. They are BUSINESS MANAGER RABBI IDAN SCHER, And it’s not like we aren’t realizing moments that allow us to refocus and Eddie Peltzman MACHZIKEI HADAS this. soak in the richness of the experience Apple’s app of the year pick for 2017 we are about to have. have been thinking a lot about being was Calm, a meditation and relaxation And as Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan – one of The Bulletin, established in 1937 as “a force present, about really living. It seems aid based on mindfulness that is now the most prolific English-language Jew- for constructive communal consciousness,” communicates the messages of the Jewish as if a lack of living in the moment valued at close to $1 billion. ish authors, who died way too young Federation of Ottawa and its agencies and, as has forever been a human malady, Living mindfully, in the present, has at the age of 48 and gave the layperson the city’s only Jewish newspaper, welcomes a Ibut at this point in time, with technology been at the heart of Judaism from the access to so much wisdom and many diversity of opinion as it strives to inform and enrich the community. Viewpoints expressed glued to our bodies, it sometimes feels as very beginning. texts that were previously inaccessi- in these pages do not necessarily represent if we are about to implode. Just take a look at some of the ble – explained, a comparative study the policies and values of the Federation. We spend an unbelievable amount most significant parts of our religious of meditative methods shows that the The Bulletin cannot vouch for the kashrut of time on our phones. And as we practice. Jewish systems may have been among of advertised products or establishments look out for our next Instagram photo Prayer strategically placed three the most advanced in the world. unless they are certified by Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut or a rabbinic authority recognized op, we often miss what is right in times a day – a time to stop and think And these few examples are just the by OVH. front of us. and reflect on who we are and where tip of the iceberg. $36 Local Subscription | $40 Canada It’s like the joke I heard first from an we are going, a time to refocus and Judaism is about really living. Living $60 USA | $179 Overseas | $2 per issue Ottawa rabbi: Someone was at a funer- recalibrate. with our hearts and eyes open, ready to Funded by the Government of Canada. al and he asked the officiating rabbi Shabbat, what a brilliant construct. soak in all of the wonders of existence for the Wi-Fi password. “Have some The Tech Sabbath is becoming more being present has to offer. ISSN: 1196-1929 Publication Mail Agreement No. 40018822 respect for the dead!” the rabbi said. and more popular but Judaism brought Like those beautiful words of Rabbi “Thanks Rabbi, is that all lowercase?” this concept to the world. A day Abraham Joshua Heschel: “The begin- Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Unfortunately this joke is inching unplugged. A day of reflection. A day ning of our happiness lies in the under- 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, ever closer to reality. of experiencing the here and now, our standing that life without wonder is not Ottawa ON K2A 1R9 I think the description of Rabbe- loved ones and our spirituality. There worth living. What we lack is not a will inu Behaye, the mystic, philosopher has been no more powerful tool in the to believe but a will to wonder.”

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Remain vigilant about antisemitism own property in the town, while now party. Much of British Jewry regarded the majority of its residents are Jewish. a potential Corbyn government as an We live in a free and At the political level, antisemitism existential threat to the community democratic society and… has almost ceased to be a factor in and breathed a collective sigh of relief Canada in the years since the late Herb in December when Corbyn led Labour we must remain free to Gray became Canada’s first Jewish cab- to its worst election defeat since 1935 – live Jewishly. inet minister in 1969. Gray, himself, with most British analysts agreeing that eventually served as deputy prime min- perceived antisemitism was a signifi- munities, the internet and social media ister for four-and-a-half years between cant factor in turning many traditional 1997 and 2002, and here in Ottawa, Labour voters against the party.

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR are also a tool for spreading misinfor- where we once had an antisemitic As much as we need to remain vig- MICHAEL REGENSTREIF mation – often through conspiracy the- ories – and hatred. mayor, we have since had two Jewish ilant against antisemitism and stand mayors. There are countless other up to it and fight it whenever it rears Continued from page 1 Sadly, statistics show that there are theatres in Clearwater, we could only more hate crimes committed against examples I could cite. its ugly head, we cannot, as Lipstadt enter after emptying our pockets and Jewish targets in Canada than any But that doesn’t mean we can stop warned, allow antisemitism to become being searched with metal-detecting other minority group. Thankfully, few being vigilant about antisemitism (and central to our identity as Jews. “Then we wands by security guards.) of those crimes have been violent, but all other forms of racism and bigotry) turn Jews into an object – what’s done to The sad fact is that we live in a world every hate crime is traumatic nonethe- in Canadian political life. The province Jews, instead of what Jews do,” she said. rife with resurging antisemitism – and less. Who in this community can forget of Quebec recently passed Bill 21, a law We live in a free and democratic antisemitism is coming from so many the string of antisemitic graffiti attacks banning civil servants in positions of society and while being mindful of the different directions: from the extreme on Jewish buildings in 2016? authority from displaying symbols of security of our persons and our institu- right, from the extreme left, from Isla- In many ways, we’ve made great their religious belief – including the tional buildings, we must remain free mist extremists; from some parts of strides over the years in the fight wearing of a kippah. to live Jewishly – however we each may the anti-Israel movement; and from against antisemitism. On many levels, Meanwhile we can look to the want to do that. elsewhere. But as Professor Deborah antisemitism, racism and other forms of United Kingdom for lessons on what Next December, it’s likely that Sylvie Lipstadt, a world-renowned expert on bigotry, are no longer acceptable. While might happen when variations of and I will be back on vacation in Clear- antisemitism, explained during her just before and during the Holocaust, antisemitism become mainstreamed. water Beach. And, as usual, we’ll be at the visit to Ottawa in November, ultimately Canada had a government whose policy The Labour Party – long the political Chabad of Clearwater Chanukah party. Note: “they all sound the same.” toward Jewish refugees was “none is home to the majority of British Jews See also “The keys to under- While the internet and its various too many,” we now have a government – spent the last several years under standing antisemitism – and fighting social media platforms are a great tool that has apologized for that. Not that the leadership of the once-obscure far- back” by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, to bring people of common interests many decades ago, the Montreal suburb left anti-Zionist Jeremy Corbyn, who the former chief rabbi of the United together and to create and build com- of Hampstead would not allow Jews to allowed antisemitism to flourish in the Kingdom, on page 12.

This year’s holiday supper was different

standing traditional event, this year’s this bad health news. People can and do a government there. And how about supper was different. The conversation- get sick at any time, but 70 seems to be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu al lines of discussion were the same but, when serious life-threatening illnesses being formally charged with corruption? I am sorry to say, the tone was not. This begin to register in significantly higher While no one around our table was year it was hard to turn any conversa- numbers. Let’s just say it wasn’t easy to ever a fan of U.S. President Donald tion to a positive place. avoid the reality of life and death at this Trump, in the three years since he First and foremost, there were some year’s dinner. became president the only thing that has personal health issues around our table Our discussion about politics and changed is the extent of disbelief about this year. Major surgery in one case, world affairs fared no better. As 2019 what he says and does. What spooked

IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS ongoing health issues in another, and ended, it was hard to elevate our con- us this year is how much we now know JASON MOSCOVITZ the aches and medical tests that 70-year- versation to anywhere near a happy that we didn’t know three years ago. olds go through. All that is manageable place. Trouble here. Trouble there. Simply put, that so many Americans and normal. We’re the lucky ones. Trouble everywhere. actually like Trump. They like his poli- he year 2019 ended for me in the By contrast, 2019 was not a good year Around the world people are angry for tics, his bluster, and they share his anger. same way every year has ended for so many of our other friends. Heart- more reasons than anyone can keep track As 2019 ended, the impeachment of for 39 years. Since 1980, I have breaking stories of friends with lung can- of anymore. Social media fuels the anger, Trump was all about politics, not jus- had a holiday supper with the cer and brain cancer. At times it seems to and like those wildfires in Australia, the tice. The partisan interests of Democrats Tsame two other couples. It started with be like a bad dream or a bad movie, but firestorm of anger engulfs the world. and Republicans dirtied the impeach- the six of us and three little children. By the reality is that’s life as old age begins Raging antisemitism, one of the ment process. 1990 there were nine children. Today to set in. You’re healthy until you’re not. manifestations of that anger, is in our An optimist would shake off a bad there are 18 grandchildren. A friend of mine whose wife is being face. Yes, it is that bad and how much year and say 2020 will be better, but We have seen each other’s children treated for lung cancer recently lament- worse can it get is the only question to we are off to a really scary start. As I grow, marry and multiply. We have seen ed how he and his wife’s beautiful retire- ask. Thankfully Jews in Canada contin- write this to deadline, there is no way ourselves grow from young professionals ment suddenly turned sour. He left me ue to live comparatively charmed and of knowing the full picture of where to senior citizens. Being three journalists with a haunting image: so happy and safe lives, but we can never take it for Trump’s ordered assassination of a ter- around the table always assured spirited free until he found himself pushing his granted. Not for a second. rorist-supporting Iranian general will conversation about politics and world wife in a wheelchair in a cancer ward. At our dinner it was difficult to talk lead. After 2019 you have to worry. events coupled with personal stuff about There is no warning, and even if there about Israel. It was difficult because of Worry for sure, but I know that next families, friends and acquaintances. A lot were, there is no preparation for the diverging points of view. In 2019, the year, my friends and I will mark our happens in four decades. shockingly abrupt fall from the good life. backdrop to any conversation about 40th supper together, and no matter For all the sameness of any long It was no accident that brought all Israel was the repeated inability to form what happens, I know we’ll all be there. January 27, 2020 8

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UN VOTE Nations. ments continue to expand, further jeopardizing pros- Congratulations on your front-page commentary in the “At a time when the United States has made a drastic pects for peace with the Palestinians. December 9 issue of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin (“Anal- change in its position on Israeli settlements in the West This vote can be seen as an indication that the ysis: Canada’s sudden shift on support for Israel at the Bank, it is critical for Canada to step up, reinforce both Canadian government wishes to be more proactive in UN”). It certainly indicates how important is Cana- Jewish and Palestinian rights to self- determination, and promoting movement towards change in the current da’s unexpected “Yes” vote to one of those pro forma proudly state its support for the two-state solution. deadlock.” pro-Palestinian non-binding resolutions that come reg- In spite of its flaws, we would be wrong to think Similar sentiments were expressed by Ameinu Can- ularly before the United Nation General Assembly. this is a harbinger of decreased Canadian support for ada and by Canadian Friends of Peace Now in Israel. I also congratulate you on your moderate review Israel. The current government of Canada has a strong David B. Brooks, Board Member, of the situation. However, I want to take issue with record on Israel and the Jewish Community—from JSpaceCanada your article on one point that was missing from your modernizing the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement, review and then present an alternative perspective adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, issuing FOCUS ON FITNESS that reflects the views of progressive Zionism. The the historic St. Louis apology, and unequivocally sup- missing point was Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s porting Israel’s right to defend itself. The recent vote Thank you for producing such an informative and bal- statement about annexing the Jordan Valley. I doubt at the UN does not change the Canadian government’s anced newspaper. You touch on such a broad range of that it was only a coincidence that the statement about policy of support for Israel… interesting topics. annexation followed closely upon U.S. President Don- “The resolution for Palestinian solidarity is far from As I struggle to keep active and follow a health-pro- ald Trump’s conclusion that Israeli settlements are not perfect. As many in the Canadian Jewish community moting lifestyle, I eagerly await each Focus on Fitness illegal. Both statements go beyond being unhelpful to have expressed, the resolution’s language lacks nuance column by Gloria Schwartz. any peace process to being deliberately provocative. – it does not affirm Israel’s right to secure borders, it I often share her articles with others who don’t Coming so close together, they created a moment fails to recognize the complex status of Jerusalem, and receive the newspaper. A couple of the columns that when someone had to call a halt to the process, and, it does not hold Palestinians accountable for any past stand out were those on the importance of gait speed though I have no idea of what really went into the failures in negotiations and for continued bombing of in one’s 40s as a predictor of later health, and on the thinking of Canadian officials, I prefer to think that civilians. Neither does it reaffirm the right of the Jew- vitality we lose when we stop exercising for a short support for an eventual resolution of the Israeli-Pal- ish people to self-determination. However, as progres- time. estinian conflict was one of the reasons why Canada sive Zionists, JSpaceCanada cannot accept the status It is so difficult to assess the veracity of health infor- voted the way that it did at that moment in time. quo in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the occupa- mation with which we are constantly bombarded. Glo- In support of Canada’s vote, here is an excerpt from tion. We fear for Israel’s democracy when the current ria amazingly distils relevant information in a manner the position paper that JSpaceCanada formulated on prime minister threatens to annex occupied territory. that motivates us to do more. Thank you! November 22 shortly after the resolution at the United We fear for the future of Israel’s security when settle- Susan Livergant

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It was the rancour and conspiracy theories ever difference between Nazi Germany and invented. Antisemitism thrives on con- COURTESY OF RABBI SACKS Soviet Communism. spiracy theories, versions of the Blood Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is the former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom. But there is another difference that Libel and the Protocols of the Elders of has renewed salience after the horrifying Zion, updated for the 21st century. knife attack in Monsey, N.Y. What saved Second, because of the way people Jews on Purim was behind-the-scenes encounter these phenomena: often Cyberspace has proved to be the most effective incubator of influence: Esther’s influence in the royal alone, in the privacy of their own home. resentment, rancour and conspiracy theories ever invented. court. But the danger of antisemitism This allows them to be radicalized with- remained. What if hatred returned and out anyone realizing it is happening. Antisemitism thrives on conspiracy theories, versions of the this time there was no Esther around Time and again, we read of people carry- Blood Libel and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion, updated to save the Jews? That is one reason, ing out horrific attacks, while those who for the 21st century. according to the Talmud, why we do not knew them recall not having seen any say Hallel on Purim. warning signs that they were intent on On Chanukah, by contrast, Jews committing evil attacks. by dysfunctions in the Muslim world. British Jewish community has a fine fought back and won. The Maccabees The most dangerous phenomenon Hence the emergence of anti-Zionism as example in its Community Security Trust became a symbol of Jewish activism, of of our time is the “lone wolf” attack, the new antisemitism. which, with the support of government refusing to live in fear. As a symbol of because it is so hard to predict. The These concerns do not, in and of grants, monitors risks, enlists thousands this, the original custom was to light internet is particularly dangerous for themselves, lead to antisemitism. One of volunteers to stand security duty and Chanukah lights outside the front door loners, people in whom the normal pro- other factor must be added. works closely with the government and of the house, or at least in a window cess of socialization – learning to live When bad things happen, good peo- local police forces. “Lone wolves” tend to facing the street, to publicize the mira- with others who are not like us – has ple ask, “What did I do wrong?” They seek soft targets, and the Jewish commu- cle. Today, we see the lighting of giant broken down. put their house in order. But bad people nity must ensure as far as possible that menorahs in prominent public places of Historically though, the most import- ask, “Who did this to me?” They cast there are no soft targets. cities throughout the world. ant factor in the rise of anti-Semitism is themselves as victims and search for Next, we must recognize that while Chanukah tells us not to curse the the sense among a group that the world scapegoats to blame. we have enemies, we also have friends darkness, but instead to bring light to as it is now is not the way it used to be, The scapegoat of choice has long – and they are many and strong. In Brit- the world. It tells us to fight back and or ought to be. been the Jews. They were the archetypal ain, as we faced a leader of the opposi- not to be afraid. The far left has not recovered from outsiders. 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Questions? Please email [email protected] or call 613-798-4696 x236 January 27, 2020 17 Oscars 2020 nominations: Scarlett Johansson enters elite company, Adam Sandler snubbed

BY GABE FRIEDMAN

(JTA) – The 2020 Academy Award nominations are out, and unsurprisingly, they already caused a firestorm on social media. The Oscar nomination list, announced January 13, didn’t do much to quell longstanding concerns that the awards have issues with race and gender equality. Only one actor of colour was nominated – Cyntha Erivo, for her role in “Harriet” – and the best director category is once again all male, despite the fact that Greta Ger- wig’s adaptation of “Little Women” was a massive criti- cal and commercial success. The Jewish snub of the year goes to “Uncut Gems” – the Diamond District thriller by the Jewish Safdie brothers, starring Adam Sandler, which earned rave reviews. The film, one of the most Jewish mainstream KIMBERLEY FRENCH/TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORP. In “Jojo’s Rabbit,” Scarlet Johansson plays Jojo’s mother, who takes in a Jewish girl to hide her from the Nazis. The performance flicks in years, earned no nominations, not even for earned Johansson an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress. She is also nominated as Best Actress for her role in Sandler, who some critics had picked to win the best “Marriage Story.” actor award. The full nominations list does include other Jewish names who have a decent chance of bringing home some hardware. Scarlett Johansson is the first actress been lauded for its cinematography. bit.” Waititi, a Maori Jew from New Zealand, said in the in over a decade to be nominated in two different Joaquin Phoenix – Best Actor, “Joker.” The film’s production notes that he experienced prejudice categories, and only the 11th ever. Sam Mendes, who acclaimed actor, born to a Jewish mother, is likely a growing up for his dual identity. already won big at the Golden Globes, is a strong con- favourite to win for his gritty, dark performance. Noah Baumbach – Best Original Screenplay, “Mar- tender in the director category for “1917,” which gar- Scarlett Johansson – Best Actress, “Marriage Story”; riage Story.” Baumbach partly based the film on his nered several other nominations as well. Best Supporting Actress, “Jojo Rabbit.” In Taika Waiti- real-life divorce from Jewish actress Jennifer Jason Here are is the list of Jewish nominees: ti’s anti-Nazi satire “Jojo Rabbit,” Johansson plays a Leigh. Sam Mendes – Best Director, “1917.” The renowned German mother who hides a Jewish child in her home. The Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Feb- director’s latest is set in the First World War and has Taika Waititi – Best Adapted Screenplay, “Jojo Rab- ruary 9. January 27, 2020 18

Jewish Day School: Where everyone knows your child’s name.

New program to help faith communities reduce energy costs

BY KAI WANG Ultimately, they found the building Small classes and an intimate GREENING SACRED SPACES was doing well compared to others and nderstanding your current that benchmarking was an effective way environment ensure that energy use is the first step in of engaging in practical and economic cli- reducing it – you can’t manage mate action. Other Jewish congregations your child comes fi rst if you don’t measure. Greening in the GTA participating in the program USacred Spaces Ottawa is seeking congre- include Congregation Darchei Noam, and their learning needs gations to participate in our free Energy Temple Sinai Congregation, Beth Tzedec Benchmarking Program funded by the Congregation, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, are met. Ontario Trillium Foundation to help faith and Beth Jacob; as well as the Joseph & communities lower and track their ener- Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus. gy use and emissions. In Ottawa, a total of 50 faith com- Energy benchmarking refers to the munities will receive an annual bench- process of measuring a building’s ener- marking report for the next two years. gy performance against its past per- Data is compiled using the U.S. EPA-de- formance and other similar buildings. signed “Energy Star Portfolio Manag- Because buildings typically account er®” online tool – the same program for 42 per cent of a faith community’s used by Natural Resources Canada – to carbon footprint, understanding your create a baseline report from the par- energy consumption is a vital first step ticipating community’s previous three to creating a greener, more sustainable years of utility bills. Sent out during the community. Benchmarking provides first year of the program, the resulting information that enables you to more baseline report provides the total cost Registration for the 2020/21 accurately assess the effectiveness of of energy, greenhouse gas emissions, your energy-saving measures and better and weather normalized site EUI. This school year is now open. plan for future projects. In addition, it last metric measures the building’s total supports financial stewardship: bench- energy use divided by its square footage marked buildings on average reduce and is adjusted for annual differences in usage by 2.4 per cent annually. weather to accurately compare energy To book a tour and learn more, contact: The Energy Benchmarking Program use from year to year. Greening Sacred was first launched as a pilot in Toron- Spaces will send out a final personalized Ottawa Jewish Community School to in 2017 and has since successfully report during year two of the program, Jennifer Greenberg, 613-722-0020 x345, reached over 100 GTA communities. along with an anonymous comparison Toronto synagogues have already seen of similar faith buildings in the region. [email protected] benefits from participating, including The program also provides partici- Shaarei Shomayim Congregation which pants with additional resources includ- serves nearly 700 families in North York. ing energy-efficiency tools, green audit Torah Day School Ottawa Having undergone a massive renovation funding, information on energy-saving Rabbi Boruch Perton, 613-274-0110 in 2015, it signed up for the program in incentives, and educational workshops, 2019 because it felt there was still work to work closely alongside communities [email protected] to be done on the energy reduction side. in identifying means of decreasing ener- “The program was very advanta- gy consumption. geous to us because it helped assess our To find out more or to sign up, visit usage over the last number of years and www.faithcommongood.org/ showed us the areas we needed to work energy_benchmarking or contact on,” said Nicole Toledano, Shaarei Sho- Kai Wang at gssenergy@ mayim’s executive director. faithcommongood.org or 647-885-0793. January 27, 2020 19

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The Board of Directors of the Ottawa JONATHAN AND AVIVA BEN- LORI CAPLAN AND PHIL RIMER Happy Chanukah to: Jewish Community Foundation CHOREEN FREEDMAN FAMILY FAMILY FOUNDATION The Lebow family by Joan Sacksner acknowledges with thanks contributions FOUNDATION Mazel Tov to: Harvey Eisenstadt and Anne Pynkowski by Joan Sacksner to the following funds as of November Mazel tov to: Debi Zaret on her special birthday by 21, 2019 to January 8, 2020. Jonathan and Aviva Ben-Choreen on Lori Caplan and Phil Rimer the engagement of Tal-Or to Noah by In Memory of: CYNTHIA AND ABE ENGEL Sharon and David Appotive ENDOWMENT FUND JOIN US IN BUILDING OUR Corinne Levine by Lori Caplan and Phil Rimer Refuah Shlema to: COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING IRVING AND CLAIRE BERCOVITCH Cynthia Engel by Harry and Myra Kamen THESE LOCAL FUNDS ENDOWMENT FUND TILLIE AND HARRY CHERM In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: MEMORIAL FUND Mark Dover by Cynthia Engel David and Debi Shore on their special In Memory of: Sylvia Pleet by Cynthia Engel FRANCEEN AND STANLEY AGES birthdays by Claire Bercovitch Mollie Fine by Donald Cherm and Corinne Levine by Cynthia Engel ENDOWMENT FUND Best Wishes to: Robert Lebans Mazel Tov to: In Memory of: Shirley Kriger on her move to Vancouver David Finestone on his retirement by Jerry Lewis by Franceen and by Claire Bercovitch NATHAN AND REBA DIENER Cynthia Engel Stanley Ages ENDOWMENT FUND SHIRLEY AND SHIER BERMAN Refuah Shlema to: ELLEN AND RAHAMIM FATHI AJA 50+ ENDOWMENT FUND FUND FOR OTTAWA JEWISH Samantha Luterman Bernstein by ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel Tov to: ARCHIVES Dayra and John Diener In Memory of: Dan Sigler on his special birthday by In Memory of: In Memory of: Donna Klaiman by Ellen Fathi and family Carol and Lawrence Pascoe Shirley Berman by Dawn Logan Jean Monson by Dayra and John Diener In Memory of: Helen Cohen by Reba Diener MARJORIE AND MICHAEL Jean Monson by Carol and MARTIN AND ELLIE BLACK Mazel Tov to: FELDMAN FAMILY FUND Lawrence Pascoe ENDOWMENT FUND Jeff and Felice Pleet on the birth of their In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: grandson by Dayra and John Diener; and Irene Altro by Marjorie and MARY AND ISRAEL (AL) ALLICE David Finestone on his retirement by by Reba Diener Michael Feldman MEMORIAL FUND Ellie and Marty Black Sylvia Kershman on her special birthday In Memory of: In Memory of: by Reba Diener SAM AND SUSAN FIRESTONE Lou Slan by Beverly and Irving Swedko David Timsit by Ellie and Marty Black ENDOWMENT FUND and family ABRAHAM AND FANNY DOBROW Mazel Tov to: BRAYDEN AND COLE APPOTIVE Corinne Levine by Ellie and Marty Black MEMORIAL FUND Sandy and Murray Ages on the birth of ENDWOMENT FUND and family In Memory of: their new granddaughter, Isabelle Grey Mazel Tov to: Sheldon Ritholz by Adele and Ages by Sam and Susan Firestone Sharon and David Appotive on the birth MAX AND MARCIA BORDELAY Jeff Sidney; and by Carolyn Shaikin of their grandson Cole by MEMORIAL FUND BRUCE AND MARIAN FISCHER Sharon Rosentzveig and Alan Freed FUND Rhoda and Joe Levitan on Josh and In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: JOSEPH AND ESTHER Esther’s engagement by Sharon and Marsha Bordelay by Corinne Berman EISENSTADT MEMORIAL FUND In Appreciation of: David Appotive In Memory of: John Lunn by Bruce and Marian Fischer Hartley Stern on his special birthday by SAM AND ANNE BROZOVSKY David Sacksner by Joan Sacksner Mazel Tov to: Sharon and David Appotive ENDOWMENT FUND Fern and Barry Eisenstadt by Sharon Finn on her special birthday by In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: Joan Sacksner Bruce and Marian Fischer Jean Monson by Sharon and Sylvia Kershman on her special birthday Sid Lebow by Joan Sacksner Continued on page 20 David Appotive by Ann Brozovsky and family Happy Chanukah to: In Memory of: Sharon and David Appotive by Donna Klaiman by Ann Brozovsky and Jordan and Karinne Aronson; by Donna family Aronson; and by Myra and Lester Aronson CAMP B’NAI BRITH OF OTTAWA The future SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT JENNIE AND MORRIS BAYLIN FUND starts ENDOWMENT FUND In Appreciation of: Mazel Tov to: Michael Polowin in recognition of his Sharon and Paul Finn on their daughter superior ability to call the result of the with you. Davina’s engagement to David by last general election by David Lisbona Betty Baylin If we don’t take Sharon Finn on her special birthday by CANADIAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN Betty Baylin DAVID ADOM FUND care of our future, Best Wishes to: In Appreciation of: who will? Danielle Amat by Betty Baylin Yoni Freedhoff and family for their Laurent Bazinet by Betty Baylin invitation to a wonderful Chanukah When you create a Jewish legacy, you take an important step toward party by Erica, Glenn, Evan and Elaine Flood by Betty Baylin strengthening Jewish life for generations to come. George Thomas by Betty Baylin Molly Posner Albert and Cathy Celli and family by Planning your gift now will help ensure your grandchildren can enjoy the Betty Baylin GOLDIE AND MORRIS CANTOR same rich traditions and closeness of community that have given you so Bob and Ann Loiselle by Betty Baylin ENDOWMENT FUND much meaning and purpose Vincent, Tamra and Alia Veilleux by Mazel Tov to: Betty Baylin Goldie Cantor on her birthday by Contact Micah Garten at -- ext Michael, Betsy, Elliot and Laura Greenberg; and by Kevin and or email mgartenjewishottawacom Annika Schuurman by Betty Baylin Jessica Cantor and family January 27, 2020 20

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ALFRED AND KAYSA FRIEDMAN In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: JERRY NUDELMAN, EILEEN AND ENDOWMENT FUND Phyllis Sadowski by Debbie Halton- Lewis and Ellen Levin on the engage- LOUIS DUBROVSKY MEMORIAL Refuah Shlema to: Weiss and Ron Weiss ment and marriage of Daniel and Thai by FUND Andee Fortune by Alfred Friedman Sandra Zagon Mazel Tov to: JEWISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Debi Ages on the marriage of her son Lynn and Stan Margolese by ROBERT AND LEAH GENCHER – HILLEL FUND Jesse by Sandra Zagon Lois Nudelman FAMILY FUND Mazel Tov to: Micah and Jessica Garten on the birth of KRANTZBERG KRANE OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: FAMILY FUND Israel Engel, a beloved father by their son Issie by Steve and ENDOWMENT FUND Leah Gencher Linda Kerzner In Memory of: In Memory of: Judah Silverman on becoming president Jean Monson by Myra and Sam Krane Elianna Saidenberg by Allison Geffen FRAN AND SID GERSHBERG of Kehillat Beit Israel by Steve and Linda and family and Michael Geist FAMILY FUND Kerzner Refuah Shlema to: Jean Monson by Harriet and In Memory of: Joel and Barbara Diener on the birth of Michael Green by Myra and Sam Krane Mark Podolak Sonny Booth by Fran and their grandchild and the successful sale Sid Gershberg of Saslove Meats by Steve and SUSAN AND DAVID KRIGER OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY Linda Kerzner ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND GILBOA/MAOZ/STEINER Joe and Rhoda Levitan on their son In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HILLEL FAMILY FUND Josh’s engagement to Esther by Diane Kriger, sister of David Kriger ACADEMY ENDOWMENT FUND) Mazel Tov to: Steve and Linda Kerzner Mazel Tov to: Lisa and Wayne Nemy on the ANNICE AND SYDNEY KRONICK Debi Zaret on her special birthday by Bill and Marilyn Povitz on the engage- FAMILY FUND ment of Ira to Shayna by Tal Gilboa and engagement of their son by Steve and Sharon and David Appotive Rob Steiner Linda Kerzner Mazel Tov to: Donna and Joey Kruger on their spe- Barry and Zahava Farber on Asher and In Memory of: Debi Zaret on her special birthday by cial wedding anniversary by Devra Allie’s marriage by Tal Gilboa and Chaim Gilboa by Steve and Dorothy and Hartley Stern Freedman Rob Steiner Linda Kerzner Alice Brodie on her special birthday by Rhoda and Joe Levitan on the engage- Nechomy Moses on earning a Yetta Cohen by Steve and Linda Kerzner Debi and Neil Zaret ment of their son Josh to Esther by Master’s degree by Tal Gilboa Nicole Beumer by Steve and Randi, Ian and Matthew Sherman Linda Kerzner NORMAN LESH ENDOWMENT FUND ANNE AND BEN GLOBERMAN Corinne Levine by Steve and NANCY AND LARRY PLEET ENDOWMENT FUND Linda Kerzner Mazel Tov to: ENDOWMENT FUND Sharon Finn on her special birthday by In Memory of: In Appreciation of: Carol-Sue and Jack Shapiro In Memory of: Mark Dover by David Globerman Howard Silverman for all his help by Nancy Pleet by Malvina Greenspon Steve and Linda Kerzner RHODA AND JOE LEVITAN and family; by Shirley Marcus; by Nancy IBOLYA AND HOWARD AND FAMILY COMMUNITY Marcus and Mervin Blumberg; by Laura GOLDBERG FAMILY FUND JEWISH YOUTH LIBRARY OF ENDOWMENT FUND Greenberg; by Barbara and Jayne OTTAWA ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel tov to: Refuah Shlema to: Larocque; by Lorne Goldenberg; by Goldie Cantor on her special birthday In Appreciation of: Joe Levitan by Marjorie and Marlene Rabinovitch; by Brenda Patlik; by Ibolya Goldberg Wiesel Dr. Mark Wolynetz by Dr. Joseph and Michael Feldman by Sarah Sairnie; and by Donna Levin Devora Caytak In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: Edward Weinberg by Ibolya Goldberg Rose-Anne Freedman Goldstein by PJ LIBRARY Dr. Joseph and Devora Caytak Rhoda and Joe Levitan on their son Wiesel Josh’s engagement to Esther by Mazel Tov to: Marjorie and Michael Feldman Benita Siemiatycki and Andre Potvin on RYAN GOLDBERG BENJAMIN AND LILLIAN KATZ their marriage by Frances Freedman- B’NAI MITZVAH FUND MEMORIAL FUND SALLY AND ELLIOTT LEVITAN Kesler In Memory of: In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND Jean Monson by Reva and Jean Monson by Rita Hornstein In Memory of: SYDNEY SLOAN POTECHIN Ernie Goldberg Elliott Levitan by Devora Caytak MEMORIAL FUND KERSHMAN FAMILY Mazel Tov to: MENDEL AND VALERIE GOOD ENDOWMENT FUND JOSEPH AND JEAN Ena Greengarten on her special birthday ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel Tov to: LICHTENSTEIN ENDOWMENT by Dodie and Bram Potechin Mazel Tov to: Sylvia Kershman on her special birthday FUND In Memory of: Benita Siemiatycki and Andre Potvin by Anna Bilsky; by Barbara and Leonard Mazel Tov to: Corinne Levine by Dodie and Bram on their wedding by Sarah Beutel and Farber; by Debbie Baylin and family; Joseph Lichtenstein on his special Potechin Steven Morgan by Ellen Fathi; by Maxine and Sheldon birthday by Ruth, Barbara, Cayla, Posen; by Tad Higginson; by Fran Kesler; David, Howard and Harold Geller PHYLLIS AND ALAN RACKOW HERB AND DENA GOSEWICH and by Roslyn Wollock ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND IRVING AND ELLEN LITHWICK ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: In Memory of: ARTHUR AND SARAH KIMMEL Phyllis Sadowski by Valerie and Brian Mark Dover by Dena Gosewich MEMORIAL FUND Mazel Tov to: Rackow Mazel Tov to: Vicki and Earle Weiss on their anniversa- Best Wishes to: ry by Harvey and Yvonne Lithwick Roslyn Gershon by Dena Gosewich Thomas and Honey Lamberk by ALTI AND BEREL RODAL Daniel and Marilyn Kimmel Kenneth and Linda Mirsky by SAMUEL AND LEEMA MAGIDSON FAMILY FUND Dena Gosewich Best Wishes to: ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Bob Green by Roslyn and In Memory of: Jean Monson by Alti and Berel Rodal HALTON/WEISS FAMILY FUND Arnold Kimmel Deborah Magidson by Tracy and Dora Litwack by Alti and Berel Rodal Mazel Tov to: Ray Kronick; and by Leonard and Shirley Berman by Alti and Berel Rodal Micah and Jessica Garten on the birth SHARON KOFFMAN ATHLETIC Barbara Farber Martin Rudner by Alti and Berel Rodal of their son Isadore Howard by Debbie SCHOLARSHIP FUND Halton-Weiss and Ron Weiss In Appreciation of: NORMAN AND ANNE MIRSKY FLORENCE AND GDALYAH Rabbi Steven Garten on the birth of his Sandra Zagon by Devora Caytak MEMORIAL FUND ROSENFELD ENDOWMENT FUND grandson by Debbie Halton-Weiss and In Memory of: Refuah Shlema to: In Memory of: Ron Weiss Jean Monson by Sandra Zagon Michael Green by Millie and Steve Mirsky Jean Monson by Anita Rosenfeld January 27, 2020 21

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FRANCES AND MORTON ROSS SOL AND ZELAINE SHINDER Mazel Tov to: STEPHEN AND GAIL VICTOR FAMILY FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Ariane Gold and Jonathan Kosow on ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: the occasion of their marriage by Linda In Memory of: Phyllis Sadowski by Frances and Sol and Zelaine Shinder on their joint Slotin and Jonathan Fisher Phyllis Sadowski by Gail and Morton Ross special birthdays and anniversary by Stephen Victor Jean Monson by Frances and Stuart and Pearl Freedman; by Marcia DORIS AND RICHARD STERN Asher Cyrulnik by Gail and Morton Ross Friedberg; by Suzanne Kert-Cohen; by FAMILY FUND Stephen Victor Martin Rudner by Frances and Lenny and Barbara Farber; by Marjorie Mazel Tov to: Mazel Tov to: and Michael Feldman; by Sandford and Morton Ross Paul and Linda Braude on their 45th Shelli Kimmel on being awarded Addie Libow; by Daniel and Marilyn Mazel Tov to: wedding anniversary by Doris and Volunteer of the Year by Jewish Family Kimmel; and by Jerry and Kinnie Gorelick Sol and Zelaine Shinder on their joint Richard Stern Services milestones by Frances and Morton Ross SHMELZER- HOROVITCH Sol and Zelaine Shinder on their many ENDOWMENT FUND CASEY AND BESS SWEDLOVE milestones by Gail and Stephen Victor RICHARD ROTH AND RIVA LEGACY FUND Goldie Cantor on her special birthday In Appreciation of: by Gail and Stephen Victor LEVITAN FAMILY FUND Happy Chanukah to: Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum for all his great Elaine Shapiro on her special birthday In Memory of: Rabbi Menachem and Dina Blum and work by Sol and Anne Shmelzer by Gail and Stephen Victor Phyllis Sadowski by Riva Levitan and family, Rabbi Eytan Kenter and Staci Richard Roth ISRAEL AND REBECCA SHORE Zemlak-Kenter and family, Cantor Jason Refuah Shlema to: MEMORIAL FUND Green and family, Dr. William and Mera Anna Lee Chiprout by Gail and SAMUEL AND RUTH ROTHMAN In Memory of: Goldstein, Leiba Krantzberg and Mike Stephen Victor MEMORIAL FUND Corinne Levine by Leonard and Metz, Phyllis and Weldon Cleiman, SONIA AND ARTHUR VINER In Memory of: Jane Shore Rabbi and Mrs. Benjamin Friedberg, and MEMORIAL FUND Corinne Levine by Sheldon and Marjorie Achbar by Carol-Sue and Jack JULES AND BARBARA SIGLER Shapiro Mazel Tov to: Corinne Taylor COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND John Greenberg on his special birthday David Balsam by Sheldon and by Oded and Pamela Ravek and family Corinne Taylor Mazel Tov to: TAMIR ENDOWMENT FUND Donna Klaiman by Sheldon and Jules and Barbara Sigler on the birth of Mazel Tov to: their first granddaughter by David and WEISBLOOM FAMILY FUND Corinne Taylor Micah and Jessica Garten on the birth of Mazel Tov to: Yudie Brozovsky by Sheldon and Brittany Cantor; by Carol and Stuart Levine; and by Micah and Jessica Garten their son Issie by Sharon and Paul Finn Jeff and Felice Pleet on the birth of Corinne Taylor Sharon and Paul Finn on their daughter their new grandson by Eric and Joy Fred Ballon by Sheldon and Davina’s engagement by Norman and Weisbloom Corinne Taylor ZACHARY SILBER B’NAI MITZVAH FUND Debra Ferkin Mazel Tov to: Isabel Lesh on her granddaughter SAM AND HELENE ZARET Zvi and Kim Horovitz and family on Mazel Tov to: Davina’s engagement by Norman and MEMORIAL FUND Adrienne Shabsove on her special their son’s wedding by Sheldon and Debra Ferkin Mazel Tov to: Corinne Taylor birthday by Shari and Lawrence Silber Sharon Finn on her special birthday by Elissa Iny on her special birthday by Jeff and Felice Pleet on the birth of their Shari and Lawrence Silber Norman and Debra Ferkin grandson by Debi and Neil Zaret SHELLEY AND SID ROTHMAN Hartley Stern on his special birthday by FAMILY FUND JACK AND SARAH SILVERSTEIN Debi and Neil Zaret Contributions may be made In Memory of: FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Refuah Shlema to: online at www.OJCF.ca or Corinne Levine by Shelley Rothman Mazel Tov to: Michael Green by Norman and by contacting the office at Mazel Tov to: Corinne and Herb Zagerman on their Debra Ferkin 613-798-4696 extension Valerie Eisen and Butch Zinman on the anniversary by Jack and Best Wishes to: engagement of Mark to Nika by 274, Monday to Friday or by Sarah Silverstein John Diener by Norman and email at tributecards@ojcf. Shelley Rothman and family Debra Ferkin MOE AND CHARLOTTE SLACK ca. Attractive cards are sent RICKIE AND MARTIN SASLOVE MEMORIAL FUND MOSES, CHENYA AND HENRY to convey the appropriate FAMILY FUND In Memory of: TORONTOW MEMORIAL FUND sentiments. All donations Refuah Shlema to: Corinne Levine by Marlene Levine and Refuah Shlema to: are acknowledged with a Barbara Hart by Martin Saslove Andrew Siman Reba Diener by Beatrice Torontow charitable receipt. ELAYNE AND WESLEY SCHACTER STELLA AND LOUIS SLACK ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: In Memory of: Corinne Levine by Wesley and Corinne Levine by Myra and Elayne Schacter Lester Aronson What will be your David Timsit by Wesley and Sandra Hanan by Myra and Elayne Schacter Lester Aronson legacy? DAHLIA AND ZACHARY LINDA SLOTIN AND JONATHAN SHABSOVE B’NAI MITZVAH FUND FISHER ENDOWMENT FUND Learn about the Mazel Tov to: Refuah Shlema to: Adrienne Shabsove on her special Linda Mirsky by Linda Slotin and Ottawa Jewish Community birthday by Sharon and Paul Finn; and Jonathan Fisher by Pam and Jeremy Rosenberg Beth Shore by Linda Slotin and Foundation’s Legacy Challenge at Jonathan Fisher ojcf.ca LIONEL AND LESLIE SHINDER In Memory of: MEMORIAL FUND Rae Simces by Linda Slotin and Happy Chanukah to: Jonathan Fisher Contact Micah Garten at 613-798-4696 ext. 270 Jason Shinder by Doris and Jean Monson by Linda Slotin and or email [email protected] Steve Ramphos Jonathan Fisher January 27, 2020 22

In support of the Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge In the Joseph and Inez Zelikovitz Long Term Care Centre 613-728-3990 Your donation to the Lodge assists in providing high quality care for our Jewish elderly.

Card Donations In Honour of: Tania Firestone Family Fund In Honour of: Card donations go a long way to improv- Sol and Estelle Gunner Mazel Tov on the birth In Honour of: Barry and Zahava Farber Mazel Tov on Asher’s of your grandson by Stephen and Marcia Aufruf by Issie and Evelyn Hoffman ing the quality of life for our residents. Sam and Susan Firestone Wishing you the very Aronson best at this time of year by Lindsay and Rabbi Levy Teitelbaum Happy special Birthday Thank you for considering their needs Bob, Jack and Lois and Ellie by Issie and Evelyn Hoffman and contributing to their well-being. Elsie Baker Fund On behalf of the residents and their fam- In Memory of: Nell Gluck Memorial Fund David, Harvey, Victor Kardish Family ilies, we extend sincere appreciation to the Nancy Pleet by Kenneth Kavanat In Memory of: Fund following individuals and families who made Jean Monson by Kenneth Kavanat Tait Gofton by Cheryle and Manny Gluck In Memory of: card donations to the Hillel Lodge Long- Mark Dover by Cheryle and Manny Gluck Nancy Pleet by Margo and David Kardish and Term Care Foundation between November Fred and Esther Ballon Family Fund Corinne Levine by Maureen and Henry Molot Family 21, 2019 to January 7, 2020 inclusive. In Memory of: Martin Gendron by Maureen and Henry David Balsam by Margo and David Kardish Fred Ballon by Ethel Schultz, Brenda and Jerry Molot and Family HONOUR FUNDS Rip, Cynthia Cowan and Helen Gura Donna Klaiman by Henry and Maureen Molot In Honour of: Dorothy and Maurie Karp Endowment Unlike a bequest or gift of life insurance, Stella and Norman Beck Family Fund Yael Bendat-Appell Wishing you a happy Fund which are realized some time in the future, In Memory of: Birthday by Julia Gluck and Ted Overton In Memory of: a named Honour Fund (i.e., endowment Bruce Goldstein by Stella and Sheila Beck and Bob McCulloch Wishing you a happy 75th Dorothy Karp by Stephen deBlois fund) is established during your lifetime. 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to fuel your The Clarinetist ! By Herschel Katz Self-published IDEA 284 pages Jewish he Clarinetist is the first book by Herschel Katz, a former Mon- trealer who has lived in Jerusa- lem since 1984 where he is now Tretired after working as an urban planner for 29 years. His biographical notes also indicate he worked as a part time book reviewer several years ago and as a result was something not on the up and up of this experience, decided to try his about the way his father did business. hand at writing a story himself. He is given a tip that “the Mossad” will The novel he has written is a good first be present at his audition and their judg- effort and seems to reflect some of his ment will be part of the selection process. own interests. He is an amateur clarinet- He is later given a mysterious key to ist and seems to have developed an inter- deliver to a particular individual in Israel, est in various aspects of the Holocaust. by an attractive older woman. Just before Get up Against this background, Katz focuses on he leaves he is asked by his aunt to be on Danny Kahn, a 17-year-old Jewish teen the lookout for his first cousin, Charlotte. from Montreal who is launched into an He is accosted on the airplane by a to $2,500 adventure in the winter of 1967, with all beautiful stewardess and is given a note of these various elements playing a role. from someone claiming to know his Danny Kahn is the narrator of The father. He will soon discover that not in funding! Clarinetist and Katz does an excellent everyone is who they claimed to be. job of using the teen’s perspective. The 17-year-old teen has a kind of We are plunged into the story at a key mutual attraction with a number young moment when Danny his love interest. women, including the stewardess, who We soon discover that his father had bestow kisses and hugs upon him, a few died a number of years ago; that he lives offering more, in addition to giving him with his mother and older brother; that clues to solving all the mysteries he is he demonstrates mature judgment and presented with. And although he resists Federation will behaviour and is often complimented their attractions, almost every one of for it; and finally, that he is a musician them indicate that his girlfriend “is very – a clarinetist – who has been given lucky” and promises their availability provide grants to fund creative the chance to audition for a place in an for a relationship if the one with his girl- international youth wind band to play in friend does not work out. events and activities that build Israel over the summer, under the aus- Some of them actively help him carry pices of a Rubin Academy in Jerusalem. out everything he needs to do in order a iliation and inspire Jewish identity. Katz makes excellent use of Danny to solve the mysteries as well as save as the narrator, who does not give away his first cousin, Charlotte, and his love what he already knows since the whole interest, Naomi, from danger. tale is told in the past tense. There are a number of coincidences As the tale unfolds we discover more in the novel which give Danny exact- Apply today and more about the teen narrator, his love ly what he needs at exactly the right of CSI, his fascination with detective sto- time and of course some of these have jewishottawa.com/apply-for-grants ries and his keen ability to observe details already been set up by Danny having in the appearance and behaviour of oth- the very specific talents and interests he ers. His mastery of music and his keen has previously demonstrated, including interest in the past, as well as his attention familiarity with Hebrew biblical texts. Contact Sarah for more info: to detail are just what is required for him In end, Katz has created a rollicking to figure out the mysteries he is presented adventure of a stellar young man, irre- [email protected] with and to survive the threats to his life sistible to young women and mature he meets along the way. beyond his years, who through mystery or call 613-798-4696 x 253 Except for two later chapters that do and danger, finally solves the mystery of not further the main plots, the story gal- his deceased father’s role in history and lops at a fast pace in the other 25, with the issue central to his own adventure. new mysteries and dangers at almost Contact Herschel Katz at katz1401@ every step. His girlfriend’s father is a gmail.com for more information or to lawyer for the mob who implies there order a copy of The Clarinetist. January 27, 2020 25 ‘Practice makes permanent’ even in living a Jewish life

y dad is forever fond of the phrase, “practice we were at the family dinner service at our synagogue. makes permanent.” As a music teacher and Sometimes we had guests. Sometimes, our Shabbat b’nai mitzvah tutor, he would try to impress JENNY T. BURNS dinner started hours after sundown because my dad on his students that practicing something was working overtime. A few times, we did our Shab- Mincorrectly will create an uphill battle. As a kid and MODERN bat blessings in a restaurant because my dad was play- student, I was scared this meant I would be stuck with MISHPOCHA ing a jazz gig at said restaurant. false information or incorrect music scales forever, like Sometimes I loved it. Sometimes I thought it was eternal earworms. embarrassing and limiting! Now, I get it. My parents As an adult, I’ve come to see this phrase as comfort- were giving me an ongoing gift of Jewish identity. ing. Practice makes permanent. This is how I’m going to They were helping me practice. They were making Let’s put a pin in that thought. raise a Jew. Repetition. Practice. The comforting con- Shabbat permanent. They made Shabbat so much a In my less-than-tidy dining room, my three-year- cept of what is practiced becoming permanent. part of my life that when I was living in England, I old saw me clear a space on the table for a bread- It does not matter how haphazard our weekly would call them on Friday nights to make sure I was board. On it, I placed a loaf of bread and the bread Shabbat dinner is. Yes, we aim for our multigen- included in the Shabbat blessings at home. What cover. He watched me hunt for my last IKEA candle, erational affair with home-baked goodies and my a gift? I want to give the same one to my children, which I had to cut in half and put in two candle- parents’ stunning dining room table. Other times, too. holders. He watched all of this and said, “Challah! though, our Shabbat is not-enough-chairs for every- Now, I’ve been going on and on about Shabbat, but Shabbat!” one, guests leaving early and roast chicken from let’s clarify something – you do not have to practice a My heart burst. My Shabbat was utterly imperfect. Costco. What is practiced and permanent, however, weekly Shabbat dinner. You are your own Jew doing The table had notebooks, a bullet journal, my stack of is that we do it. We do the thing. We light the candles your best in this crazy world. Shabbat is just my exam- ‘to-read’ books, some confiscated soothers and half- and say the blessings. We bless the wine/juice. We say ple of something concrete in my Jewish identity. What drunk mugs of coffee. I was 100 per cent going to be “L’Chaim.” We bless the challah after the flourish of permanent Jewish traditions are you instilling in your using my phone and television over the next 24 hours. uncovering it (even if that means we’re opening a box life? What warm, safe memories are you cultivating in We’re talking about a far-from-kosher Shabbat here. of pizza). The framework is permanent. It’s practiced your family for comfort and even identity down the The Talmudic sages would probably have turned their and in place and thus flexible and adaptable to the road? Is there room for more? Maybe the answer is noses at my Shabbat table, but whatever! My three- chaos of the week. ‘Not right now you nosy writer!’ but you know what, year-old was demonstrating that for him, a challah I also know that this framework and permanence maybe the answer is yes. Maybe it’s about including cover and candles means Shabbat! Shabbat means exists in my life because my parents fought for it. a PJ Library book at bedtime every night. Maybe it’s special bread with a special name. Hopefully, more Fancy desserts, chocolate milk, and sometimes a Torah inviting guests to a Shabbat dinner once a month. The deeply than this, he will come to feel excited and story after dinner. These were the Shabbat dinners I choice is yours. It’s always yours. It’s a gift of practicing happy when those objects and traditions make their remember from my childhood, and as I grew older, to permanence that we give ourselves and the next weekly appearance. those dinners and rituals did not disappear. Sometimes generation.

We have always worried about the next generation true story told by Robert H. Mnookin in his munal conflict instead of unity. We no longer loudly book The Jewish American Paradox: Embrac- proclaim “We are one” as the clarion call of a commu- ing Choice in a Changing World. RABBI STEVEN H. GARTEN nity campaign. The unifying power of Israel’s survival “I was on sabbatical in Oxford and has devolved into cells of pro-Israeli political choices, Aenrolled my daughter in school. At that time English A VIEW FROM anti-governmental choices, and yes, even cells of Jew- schools had a required course called Religious Educa- THE BLEACHERS ish groups unsure of the need for a Jewish state. The tion. The course would be taught by the headmistress. last challenge to our survival as a community is the In the first class meeting the headmistress asked if growing number of intermarriages. Though the major- there were any students not of the Christian faith, so ity of Canadian Jews continue to marry within the my daughter raised her hand and told the class that one wondering what standard of religious practice faith, according to the 2018 survey of Jews in Canada, she was Jewish. The headmistress asked my daughter if could be established that deserves to be called “Jew- the issue remains divisive. Some promote ideas of wel- her parents would object if they were to read selections ish.” Though left unstated, it appears that his real con- coming, some still promote ideas of neutrality, and yes, from the New Testament as part of the course. The cern is how one can perpetuate Judaism unto the next some still actively preach the evils of intermarriage. headmistress was assured that even though they were generations in the absence of a clearly defined path. Chanukah has passed. It is one of the most from a different background that there would be no The dilemma being described is not new. We have observed festivals on our religious calendar. It is the objection. When told what occurred I asked my daugh- always worried about the next generation. Tevye did perfect example of our paradoxical existence. We want ter, ‘how did it make you feel?’ to which she respond- not spring ex nihilo out of Shalom Aleichem’s imagi- our children and grandchildren to learn to love our ed, ‘When are we actually going to become Jewish?’” nation. There were Tevyes in every generation asking holiday. Yet how many of us taught the “miracle story” The episode was one of many which led Mnookin to how we would survive. What is challenging to our as truth? Religious practice requires that the miracle is begin thinking about what it means to be Jewish. Like peoples’ survival is that in this current age, when the underpinning for a celebration of lights. How many many bright, well-educated and successful people, he hyper-individualism reigns and so many Jews imagine taught their progeny that Judah Maccabee was the pro- thought it was enough to simply say that he was Jew- it is necessary to recast their distinctive religion in genitor of the IDF, a strong resilient Jewish army that ish. Being Jewish, he thought, was a matter of descent. “universal” terms in order to survive, what will serve can protect our people from the next oppressor? How Yet, here he was in Oxford, England, and his high- as the foundation for the path forward? The older many of taught our descendants that eight days of school-age daughter was challenging this view, arguing paradigms promoted as salvationary no longer seem presents is certainly better than one day of Christmas? that if being Jewish is going to be more than a nominal effective. The variety of approaches is myriad. Which one we residual identity of no inherent value, then it should We do not engage in uniform religious practices, if take reflects how we see our identity, though of course, be a religious identity that needed to be studied and we practice at all. While the level of anti-Jewish feel- there could be mixed identities and mixed messages. practiced. The paradox, as per the book’s title, emerges ings and events is on the rise, most of us do not con- Purim is the next chag that we observe. Perhaps the when he discovers that in America – and, one could sider ourselves persecuted. Our lives are not noticeably winter will be a wonderful time to consider how the argue, in Canada as well – the diversity of beliefs, inconvenienced by hatred and prejudice, they are at celebration we envision complements the identity we diversity of practices, and diversity of affiliations leaves best challenged. Israel has become a source of com- wish to express. January 27, 2020 26 Pickleball: Is this fast-growing sport for you?

re you a natural-born athlete? Have you how to properly hit backhand. I didn’t know how hard always excelled at sports? If you answered or how gently to hit the ball in order to stay within “yes,” you might enjoy pickleball. If you GLORIA SCHWARTZ the lines of the court. It turned out that what I didn’t answered “no,” you might also enjoy pickle- know was less important than my enthusiasm and Aball. FOCUS ON effort. The other players were mostly men of an age Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in FITNESS group older than myself and a few women. Everyone North America, due in part to ageing baby boomers was helpful and encouraging. After a couple of ses- and the suitability of the game to all levels of athlet- sions, I felt comfortable playing. We sometimes rotated icism. Millions of people play pickleball. Pickleball players on teams to allow less experienced players requires less strength and speed than tennis, so it’s such as myself and my friend to play with more expe- suited to people who may not be as fast or agile as You play pickleball with a paddle rienced players. The players were there to have a good they used to be. Pickleball is also suited to people who similar to a ping-pong paddle. time and give everyone a chance to learn. don’t want to risk injuries that can occur in contact After a few weeks, I purchased my own pickleball sports. Pickleball is also gaining popularity with chil- You use a lightweight hollow ball paddle and became a self-proclaimed official pickle- dren because it’s easy to learn and it’s inexpensive. about the size of a tennis ball that baller. I learned the rules and how to keep score. With If tennis and badminton had a baby, it would be looks like a golf Wiffle Ball. each game I became increasingly proficient at serving, pickleball. The game was haphazardly invented in 1965 staying within the boundaries most of the time and by two American men who cobbled together the sport hitting backhand. using a badminton net and ping-pong paddles. Accord- about the fun they have playing pickleball outdoors in I even invented a new way of hitting that I call the ing to legend, one of them had a dog named Pickles their Florida retirement community. “Schwartz Manoeuvre.” When the ball comes at me at who’d fetch the ball, hence the name Pickleball. Fast-forward three years and I learned the Soloway high speed and I don’t have time to run backwards, I You play pickleball with a paddle similar to a ping- Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) now has pickleball instinctively go into a goofy-looking squat and whack pong paddle. You use a lightweight hollow ball about sessions three times per week. I peeked in the gym the ball upwards with my paddle between my knees. the size of a tennis ball that looks like a golf Wiffle one day to see what it was about. Some of the players It’s unconventional, but it works. I have fun playing Ball. You can play pickleball indoors or outdoors on seemed quite skilled, other less so. They let me give it pickleball and for me that’s the most important aspect. a court with a net. Two players can play in a singles a try. It was fun! I forgot about pickleball until recently It’s never too late to try something new. Even if match or four players in a doubles match. when I decided it might be a fun activity to do weekly. you’re out of shape or not used to playing sports, you I first heard of pickleball about three years ago At first, I didn’t know the rules or how to keep can enjoy pickleball. You can learn more about pick- while on a cruise. I didn’t know how to play but I score. I didn’t know the terminology such as “dinking,” leball, including the rules, and find places to play at tried to hit the ball back and forth over the net with lightly tapping the ball over the net, “falafel,” hitting www.pickleballcanada.org. If you’re a member of the my husband on the cruise ship’s deck. The wind and the ball too short, and “the kitchen” the demarcated SJCC, pickleball is included in your membership. You the motion of the ship made it a bit difficult. On that area in front of the net from which you’re not allowed can register for a session at www.jccottawa.com/ cruise we met an older American couple who told us to hit the ball unless it first bounces. I didn’t know pickleball-registration.

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ONGOING EVENTS Contact: Katherine Moss, 613-276-6289, Cost: $25. Join with old and new friends [email protected] [email protected] for a casual Friday night dinner. Cost: $10. The former front-man for a Motzei Shabbat Video Torah Lecture Kol Miriam begins its new season under once-popular rock band considers a 7 - 8:30 pm, weekly on Saturdays until the musical direction of Aura Giles, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 reunion tour to pay for his daughter’s April 25, 2020, 1724 Kilborn Ave. MMus. A diverse group of women united cancer treatments. Subtitled Contact: Elie Benzaquen, 343-882-3702 by a love of music, singing together and Mitzvah Day [email protected] being Jewish. Perform a variety of music 8:30 am - 12 pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Join us every Motzei Shabbat for a video from traditional to contemporary. The Contact: Tanya Poirier Torah Lecture presented by top English ability to read music is not essential. A 613-798-4696, ext. 241 Jbaby Oneg Shabbat at Hillel Lodge speakers in the Jewish world, followed by willingness to learn and participate in a [email protected] 10:30 - 11 am open Q & A. For men and women. Please shared choral and social experience is. Join Jewish Federation of Ottawa for a Contact: Ranit Braun, 613-400-3430 text to confirm the event as we will day of doing good together! Mitzvah Day [email protected] occasionally be out of town some TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 is about teaching our children, and Bring your little one for playtime and weekends. experiencing for ourselves, the value and Shabbat songs with the residents at Hillel Myths of Mourning importance of one person helping Lodge! Ages 0-4 Connecting to Hashem Meaningfully 7:30 - 9 pm, Congregation Machzikei another. It is about hands-on Judaism Through Hebrew Prayers Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr. and making our community better 1Table Shabbat Dinner New Members 7 - 9:00 pm, weekly on Mondays until Contact: Jeffrey Fine, 613-371-1243 together! This year, there are more than 6:30 - 9 pm, Kehillat Beth Israel April 27, 2020, Congregation Machzikei [email protected] 12 family-fun activities that highlight the 1400 Coldrey Ave. Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr., “Myths of Mourning,” a talk by Rabbi Dr. theme of “Better Together” and explore Contact: Rabbi Zuker, 613-728-3501 Contact: Ilana Sultan-Benzaquen Reuven Bulka marking the end of the the mitzvot of helping the sick and [email protected] 613-523-0279, [email protected] shloshim, the formal period of mourning hungry, passing on Jewish traditions, Cost: $25. Join with old friends and new Ilana Sultan-Benzaquen will give you the for Donna Klaiman z”l. Light refresh- Jewish learning, and more. Register by for a fun and casual Friday night dinner. meaning behind prayers and how to work ments to follow. Sponsored by: Jeffrey C visiting MitzvahDayOttawa.com. through your connection to Hashem. Fine, Myrna and Len Simon Event Chairs: Mike Klein and Leslie “El Lissitsky”: Artist, Architect, Come and discover the Lashon Hakodesh Feldman. Revolutionary (Holy Language of Hebrew) from the THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 10:30 am - 12 pm prism of your prayer book. CMH Superbowl Party Contact: Roslyn Wollock, Disability Rights 101 - 6 - 11:55 pm, Congregation Machzikei 613-798-9818, ext 254 Judaism’s Gifts To The World – A JOIN Workshop Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr. [email protected] New Course with Rabbi Blum 7- 9 pm, Jewish Family Services, Contact: 613-521-9700 Cost: Complimentary. Ian Ferguson will 7 - 8:30 pm, weekly on Tuesdays until 300-2255 Carling Ave. [email protected] explore the life and extraordinarily March 3, 2020, Ottawa Torah Centre Contact: Deborah Zuker Cost: $45. Watch the big game on the big varied oeuvre, of the Russian avant garde 111 Lamplighters Dr. [email protected] screen with good friends and an amazing artist El Lissitsky, who made an enduring Contact: 613-843-7770 The ins and outs of human rights may football feast! Menu includes Shillow contribution to modern art in general. [email protected] seem elusive, but they are public, beer tent, beef and chicken sliders, wraps, Cost: $90. By most indications, modern important, and for everyone. Join us for hot appetizers and a return of Justin’s society is a model of moral progress. Yet an evening of learning and discussion chili! Pre-Registration: $35 · Event Chair: CANDLE LIGHTING BEFORE when it comes to everyday values, we still with Harvey Goldberg, human rights Justin Levine. RSVP at http://www. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 4:50 PM grapple with the big ones. Join us to advocate and expert. cmhottawa.com or by contacting the shul FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 5:00 PM unpack six of the world’s most cherished office. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 5:10 PM values and how they were delivered to FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 5:20 P humankind by the Torah. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 1Table Shabbat Dinner Queer Jews BULLETIN DEADLINES Kol Miriam Choir New Season 6:30 - 9 pm, Kehillat Beth Israel Redemption - Movie Screening Event FOR ISSUE DEADLINE 7 - 8:30 pm, weekly on Tuesdays until 1400 Coldrey Ave. 7 - 9 pm, Kehillat Beth Israel, FEBRUARY 24 FEBRUARY 5 June 9, 2020, Hillel Lodge, 10 Nadolny Contact: Rabbi Zuker, 613-728-3501 1400 Coldrey Ave. MARCH 9 FEBRUARY 19 Sacks Pvt. [email protected] Contact: Rabbi Zuker, 613-728-3501 MARCH 23 MARCH 4

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condolences

Condolences are extended to the families of: The Condolence Column Helen Cohen Corinne Levine Tibor Schatteles is offered as a public service Mathilde Elhiany Jean Monson, Bernice Seward to the community. There is no Donna Klaiman Mother of Maureen Michel Tapiero charge. For listing in this column, Monson Katz Rose Kostiner please call 613 798-4696, ext. 274. Martin Rudner May their memory Voice mail is available. Frances Lazar be a blessing always. January 27, 2020 28

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