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Congregation Agudas Israel 715 McKinnon Ave, Saskatoon S7H 2G2 (306) 343-7023 Fax: (306) 343-1244 Rabbi Emeritus Roger V. Pavey Hazzan Neil Schwartz President: David Katzman DR. STEVEN GOLUBOFF Receives B'nai Brith Gerry Rose Volunteer Award May 22nd, 2009 by Gladys Rose Once again – it is so good to be with all any anniversary? It is of you. Old friends and new. And to have important because the my son, David, joining me is an added mitzvah of zachor or Dr. David Rose, Steven Goluboff, Gladys Rose, pleasure. remembrance is a Jewish B'nai Brith President Randy Katzman Each year all of us have many milestones value. It is important because that commemorate significant events in our it gives us the opportunity of reflecting on are the names of the volunteers who have personal, national or international stories. significant persons and events in our lives. been recognized so far: after Gerry and me, This year marks the 10th anniversary of the It gives us the opportunity to review what came Linda Shaw, Bert Gladstone, June and B’nai Brith Gerry Rose Volunteer Award has come before and possibly to pledge our Abe Avivi, David Kaplan, Petty and Sam Dinner. An unbelievable number of years commitment to a better future. Landa, Walter, Lois and Susanne Gumprich, without Gerry. In reviewing what has come before, at Jan and Ron Gitlin and Heather Fenyes. All, Why is it important for us to highlight previous Award Dinners, here to remind us continued on page 16

B'nai Brith's Shalom to our Shlichim Joe Rosenberg Memorial by Noga and Ziv Golf Tournament After a long process of tests, interviews, discussions and contemplations- we’re proud to Sunday, , August 16th, 2009 introduce ourselves as the designated next Shlichim from Israel to the Agudas Yisrael community in Riverside Golf Club Saskatoon. Actually, as members of the global village, as they Golf - $85 (Cart extra) introduced us with the option of flying to Saskatoon, Dinner - $30 the first thing we did was to ‘Google’ it, which quickly led us to the community’s bulletin, which RSVP – [email protected] continued on page 11 FolkFest 2009, August 13-15 Our pavilion will be open on Thursday, August 13, 5:00-12:00 and Saturday, August 15, 8:00-12:00 Please contact us if you can come and help at any of those times, an hour or two makes a huge difference!!! Thanks, the Folkfest committee 343-7023 ex.4 [email protected] Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Signs,will depict some of the most important and Sherwood Sharfe and our Youth Ambas- Year,Saskatoon FolkFest has initiated an En- symbols of Judaism. Various committees sadors are Erin Henry and Jonathan Katzman. hancement Grants Program.As a result,the have been at work planning their activities What a great team we have! Come join us to Jewish Pavilion will display new hanging and of course they welcome your involve- make this 30th Year a most memorable one. panels on either side of the stage.These ment. June Avivi and David Kaplan panels,beautifully produced by Pelican Our 2009 Pavilion Ambassadors are Elaine This page is sponsored by Naomi Rose and Stan Sinai of Toronto. Deadline for the next Bulletin is August 10, 2009 Shalom from Perth by Noa and Nattan Recht We hope you are all well at the beginning made lots of close of the summer while we are at the beginning relationship with many of the winter. Despite the very far distance students from the school that and the culture shock that we have had at we invite for Shabbat dinner the beginning we found the life in Australia every week. We host a lot interesting and the experience for us as and the house full of shlichim is unbelievable. We came here to youngsters all the time. As Perth Australia two years and six months you all know ago only because of the positive experience we love it. For we had in Saskatoon. We wanted to be those of you teachers-shlichim and teach Judaism, who forgot Tanach (bible studies), Jewish history etc..in we have two a Jewish high school. We went to the Jewish sweet Agency and asked for a small community daughters. It with a high school. The truth is that it is is hard to almost impossible to find a small Jewish believe that community which is capable of maintaining they are its own high school. Perth probably was almost six. They are fluent English almost the only place we could find. The speakers with a mixture of Australian- community here is not as small as Saskatoon South African accent. Since we are but compared to the big cities in the east also the coordinators of Bnei Akiva coast such as Melbourne and Sydney it is a (the local youth movement) Keshet tiny community. Although it is not a big and Keren-or (our daughters) are also community yet it is very active. We can taking part in it. They sing the songs define the community as a Zionist traditional of the youth movement, they are a one. There is only one Jewish day school, very important part of the camps and which gathers all the Jewish kids from they are the “young sisters” of all the leaders we met Jen Scharfstein it was great to see kindergarten to Grade 12. It is a big task to in the movement. Very soon we are how mature she became and didn’t lose her teach in such a school since we have in the expecting another addition to our family friendly sweet personality that we never same class the child of a Rabbi and a child (this time only one). We are due in the middle forgot. We are still in close contact with Jeff that comes from a totally secular family. of August and will update you as soon as it Petroff and we met him in Israel as well. We Despite all of that it is challenging and we happens. were proud to see him wearing his army feel that we are making a difference. We Last year when we came for a visit in Israel continued on page 17 The LuckyCemetery Winners, Terry && Jerry Chevra Katz Kadisha Committee Report by Ralph Katzman

slough behind us. We have you can see in the second picture, we have had to bring in over a some other very nice new friends at the hundred loads of fill dirt. cemetery. Leon Newmeyer is our We are seeking additional volunteers, employee again this year, male and female, for both the Cemetery and we will be getting a committee and Chevra Kadisha. Contact summer student shortly. either myself or June Avivi for further We are still information. receiving help from Remember when you go out to the Urban Camp, who cemetery, to make sure that the lock is locked are doing most of when you leave; please test it. We are still As the picture above indicates, the work of finding the gate open. we are back taking off curbing removing the around the grave sites. When I cement. started this years ago, we had over In the space of 350 curbs. So far this year, we have several days, two taken out 49. There are 88 to go. long term members Then there will just be the cement over the passed away. Clarice Buckwold was buried graves and everything else will be grass. on June 12th and Frances Bernbaum on June Shortly, the rest of the fence around the 15th. cemetery will be erected. If you look at the The cost of funerals will be going up picture of the ground Ralph is standing on, shortly due to an increase from Saskatoon it used to be a slough. You can see the old Funeral Home and other expenditures. As This page is sponsored by Leona Wasserman 2 FROM OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY Editorial The Mission Statement of Congregation Agudas Israel by Steven Congregation Agudas Israel is a spiritual, religious, educational and social home com- mitted to deepening the quality of Jewish life in Saskatoon and district. We are an Goluboff evolving link in the historical traditions of the Jewish people. We are a progressive, democratic and sensitive congregation responding to the widest spectrum of Jew- Many of us will ish thought and practice. be away for parts of Written at the 2002 Kallah by the members of Congregation Agudas Israel the summer. CONDOLENCES TO: Shabbat evening Linda Shaw and the entire Shaw – Buckwold extended family upon the death of Linda’s services will occur mother, Clarice Buckwold on June 11th, 2009. every second Friday at 8 pm and Shabbat Mel Bernbaum and his sisters Sherna from Winnipeg and Lorna from Ottawa and the morning services will continue weekly at 10 entire Bernbaum and Posner family on the death of long time Saskatoon resident and am. It will be a challenge to maintain CAI member, Frances Bernbaum in Winnipeg on June 13th, 2009. minyans but hopefully this will be met Elaine Sharfe and family on the death of her uncle Dr. Abraham Hoffer of Victoria, B.C. successfully. We are entering the last few months of the present tour of duty of this MAZEL TOV AND CONGRATULATIONS TO: Board of Trustees under the exemplary Ned Garstad upon the artistic accomplishments of his husband Zach Logan. Upon the leadership of David Katzman, who has completion of Zach’s Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, he was invited to show his work in served for four years, a feat only matched Paris. Following his return from Paris, he won one of 20 places in a global painting by Susanne Kaplan and Grant Scharfstein. competition for graduate students. Out of 314 applicants from 16 countries, Zach was David has led us masterfully during those the only Canadian to win. He will show his work in Miami for the exhibition entitled years and was instrumental in urging us to “Self Identity One”. As well, he won the Graduate Thesis Award for the College of Arts create a Mission Statement which is printed and Science in the fields of Humanity and Fine Arts. He will be in New York to attend with every issue of the Bulletin on top of the launch of the Crush Magazine, (an art and literary magazine) in which his work will the Congregational Family column. That we be featured and as the cover image of the magazine. must serve the broadest needs of all Jews in Benjamin King, son of Cam and Sherry King and grandson of Pauline Laimon on Saskatoon is a laudable and achievable goal. receiving his 4 year Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with Great Distinction. While being President for four years David Aaron King, son of Cam and Sherry King and grandson of Pauline Laimon on being continued his role of Chairman of the Silver awarded a 3-year renewable Ceridian Scholarship. Aaron will begin attending the Plate Dinner which with the Silver Spoon University of Saskatchewan in the fall. Dinner provides immense financial support Jonathon Katzman, son of Susan and President David Katzman upon his graduation to the Congregation. No doubt David’s sage from Aden Bowman High School and receiving the Robert and Maude Hale Scholarship advice will continue as Past President and (over 2 years) for $7500.00 to the University of Saskatchewan. he will provide support and encouragement Mayah Holtslander, daughter of Franci and Gord, upon her graduation from Aden to our President – Elect Heather Fenyes and Bowman High School and receiving a Guaranteed Entrance Award to the University of Vice- President Marsha Scharfstein. The Saskatchewan ($3000.00), the Saskatchewan Learning General Proficiency Award, and slate of officers for the new Board of the Social Science Award. Trustees is printed in this issue. However, if Ian and Mary Ellen Buckwold on the birth of a grandson, Marcus Ian, son of Jessica there is anyone who wishes to serve on the (Buckwold) and Kacpar Jaskowiak. Board, we encourage them to contact the Max Waldman, son of Ron and Shannon Waldman who won the Saskatoon Hebrew Chair Person of the Nominating Committee, School Sefer Torah Award as Most Improved Student for 2009. Susanne Kaplan or any Board member. New, Ari Avivi who was awarded the National Trainer Certification by the Saskatchewan creative and innovative leadership is vital Tourism Education . to our future success. At this time, we say Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical, owned by Arnie & Linda Shaw, who won shalom to yet another incredibly wonderful the SABEX (Saskatoon Achievement in Business Excellence) award for Business of Shlichim couple, Nim and Shirly Solomon, the Year & Customer Sevice. whose achievements are well noted by Cravings Maternity & Baby, owned by Rebecca Simpsons & Jordana Jacobson, who Heather Fenyes and Cantor Schwartz in this won the SABEX (Saskatoon Achievement in Business Excellence) award for Marketing. Bulletin. We wish them Yasher Koach and President David Katzman who broke 80 (78) for the first time at Riverside Country Club. L’hitraot. We welcome our new Shlichim Patrica Pavey on the 40th anniversary of her arrival in Canada. Noga and Ziv Shahan who have introduced themselves to us in this Bulletin. Cantor YASHER KOACH TO: Schwartz in his column appeals for effective Nicky Gitlin who will be representing Canada at the Maccabiah Games in Israel this communication from our members. He can summer. She will be joined by husband, Dr. Josh Gitlin and his parents Ron and Jan only serve effectively if the needs of the Gitlin. community are transmitted clearly to him. Noah Fenyes, son of Heather and Les, who is participating in a BBYO program to The Board and the Cantor Contract Europe this summer. Committee through a survey (only about a 30% reply), personal communication and GET WELL WISHES TO: transparent evaluation will present its Pauline Laimon recommendations to the community in the New Year as Cantor Schwartz concludes the UNVEILINGS: last of a three year contract. We are For Anita Levebre on Wednesday, August 5th. introducing two new columns in the Bulletin, For Martha Blum on Sunday, August 9th at 11 am.

continued on page 19 This page is sponsored by Grace, Steven, Leila, Sarah & Shaina Goluboff 3 From the President's Keyboard by David Katzman At the 2002 Kallah applaud your eagerness to please but warn attendance is an issue. the congregants of you that you have taken on a task that will Social: B- CAI recognized never be completely successful. For many You organize many events but still some seven pillars that congregants, Religious Expression would be members feel less invited than other would create the roof last, if at all, on the Report Cards. The Hazzan members. Every organization that has more under which our and Ritual Committee have done everything than two members wrestles with this one. congregation could possible to create services that meet the Don’t be defensive; just accept that you gather; religious expression, spiritual needs of our congregants. Attendance is will have to keep inviting and being development, cultural activity, education, still an issue but the responsibility for this is genuinely concerned for the inclusion of social, Tikkun Olam (healing the world) and not yours alone. every person. If you do this, you will Israel. Spiritual Development: C- eventually get the results desired. Hazzan And since this is the month of June, and You are rather tight lipped on this topic (an Neil is willing and able to visit with any I am a teacher, I offer for your consideration, occasional article in the Bulletin and a few member who would appreciate a good debate, and outright disagreement a Report talks from the bimah). Perhaps it is just me, conversation and a Jewish perspective . Card for a very dear entity, known for the but I don’t see much evidence of a genuine Tikkun Olam: D purposes of this article, as “Cai”. spiritual voyage being organized. When all is said and done, there is a lot Cultural Activity: A more said than done. There is no committee Dear Cai, Wow! You are one busy entity. Movies, on your Board to address Tikkun Olam so It has been my honour and privilege to have plays, concerts occur at a pace that must it is not surprising that I don’t see a lot worked very closely with you for the past really tax your resources. happening here. Yes, individuals have four years. You have much of which to be Education: A done some creating and useful things, and proud but there are some areas for Much like Religious Expression, you have there has been a coordinated food drive for improvement. Please accept the criticism many audiences to satisfy. The Hebrew years but you can do much better, Cai. This in the constructive and helpful manner in School, Holocaust Committee, Rabbi’s would be an ideal place for young which it is presented. Lunch and Learn, the Rabin Memorial and leadership to get involved. Religious Expression: B+ Shlichim Outreach are brilliant and each Cai, you try to be all things to all people. I reaches out to a different niche. Again, continued on page 14 Hazzan’s Notes: A Plea for Communication by Hazzan Neil Schwartz In order for me to mistake in a situation or interaction, so that to “be there” for you when it might provide best meet the various I can apologize to you and try to rectify my support and comfort, in addition to times needs of our diverse approach to our interaction. when things are going well. membership, there are a few areas of 5. If you do not feel comfortable speaking We are a team of many members - those communication in with me directly about a particular issue, who participate regularly, those who attend which we could work please ask a Board member to communicate less often, those who support the together effectively. your concerns to me anonymously, so that synagogue, younger and older, more I can improve the situation. traditional and less traditional alike. I pledge 1. When someone is sick, either at home to listen to your diverse voices, and to or in the hospital, please let me know. Even We are a very diverse group in Agudas respond as best I know how. With good if they do not want to be visited until they Israel, and that is one of our many strengths. communication, we can together build for a are feeling better, at least I can find a way to Members join us for a variety of reasons: great future. communicate my concern and good wishes some find comfort and meaning in religious for a speedy recovery. services, some prefer our social activities, and some are interested in our educational Business Slipping Away? 2. In addition to speaking with members opportunities. All of these are part of the Maybe you are paying too of our Ritual Committee, please tell me “big picture” which makes up Agudas Israel, much for your steel? directly your reactions to our services: our and that is what makes us an exciting and Call Toll Free: new prayerbook, the melodies we are using, vibrant synagogue. my D’var Torah, and anything else. 1-800-667-5353 The challenge inherent in our diversity is Bucket Service Available 3. 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With sadness, the successful careers as businessman, Mayor, Poor health made Clarice’s last years very family of Clarice & Senator. She was always happy in her role difficult but she was kept as comfortable & Buckwold announces as “the woman behind the man…”. dignified as possible by excellent caregivers, her passing at 91 years Clarice’s love & devotion to her family especially Marie Deane and Stephanie of age. Born March 1, were always evident. She especially enjoyed Kloian. Our gratitude to the staff at Stensrud 1918 in Ituna, SK, she vacations abroad & at Waskesiu, Lodge and to Clarice’s personal caregivers defied all odds, out-living her husband, the surrounded by her children & grandchildren for their compassionate care. late Senator Sidney Buckwold, her parents, and she was central to all our happy family Funeral services will be held, Friday, June Sam & Vera Rabinovitch, and her sisters: memories. Left to celebrate her wonderful life 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Agudas Betty Rabinovitch, Ann Kligman, and Bertha are her 3 children: Jay Buckwold (Ada Israel, 715 McKinnon Avenue. Karby. Clarice will always be fondly Cheung), Judy Baillie (Tom) and their Memorial donations may be made to The remembered as the beautiful, gentle “lady” daughters Allison Ritchie(Russell), Stacie Saskatoon Community Foundation she was. In her vibrant years she was always Graham (Daryl) and Linda Shaw (Arnie) and (Buckwold Family Fund, 101-308- 4th Ave. N. busy with family, friends, community, the their children Rebecca Simpson (Steven), Saskatoon, S7K 2L7), The Saskatoon Jewish Arts, even entertaining royalty. She was a Robin Sasko (Bryce), Michael Shaw (Tamara Foundation (715 McKinnon Ave., Saskatoon, very gracious hostess & her home was Sander); numerous devoted nieces & S7H 2G2) or The Canadian Diabetes always a warm & welcoming place. She was nephews, and 6 very special great- Association ( 104-2301 Ave. C. N., Saskatoon, way ahead of her time in her interest in grandchildren: Noah & Adam Simpson, Jamie S7L 5Z5). fitness, anti-littering & recycling. Clarice was & Charlie Ritchie, Gavin Sasko and Sydnee exceptionally supportive & helpful with Sid’s Graham.

Obituary – Frances Bernbaum August 30, 1914 – June 13, 2009 Frances Dorothy graduated with an Honours Bachelors Samantha and Gavriel. Bernbaum passed Degree. For the last seven years she has Frances was a lover of the arts. As a away peacefully on resided in the Simkin Centre Home in talented pianist, she shared the gift of music Saturday June 13th of Winnipeg, after moving to Manitoba in 1999 with her community and family on countless natural causes. Born to be closer to her daughter Sherna and occasions. She especially enjoyed August 30th 1914, in family. accompanying her grandchildren, instilling Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in Frances outlived her dear husband Frank, in all four of them a love of music and Eureka, South Dakota, she was the eldest her sister Sara Lee Plachte and her brother performance. of the 5 children of Joseph and Mary Bender. Kenneth Bender. Left to celebrate her life Those who knew Frances will always Frances came to Saskatoon after meeting are her children Mel Bernbaum (Mary remember her loving smile, her kind heart her future husband Frank Bernbaum at the Dolan), Sherna Posner (Gerry Posner), Lorna and her gracious demeanour. She was a University of Minnesota, where she Bernbaum and her siblings David Bender woman of great dignity and humility. (Mary Bender) and Bernice Ellison (Ellis The Bernbaum and Posner families are Ellison). Frances was also the loving Baba grateful to the staff at the Simkin Centre and to grandchildren Ari Posner (Tamar Kagan), especially to Frances’ long time companions THE BULLETIN Rami Posner (Litsa Tsouluhas), Amira Posner Shirley Melanson and Marcela Fullante for (Johnny Pyzer) and Joel Bernbaum. She was their love and support. Editor-in-Chief ...... Steven Goluboff blessed with 5 happy and healthy great- In lieu of flowers, donations can be made Youth Editor ...... 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It is clear from (normally printed with the text in Hebrew there are when the way in which the Talmud reads verses Bibles, the Mikraot G’dolot); Akkadian (the we try to make that the earlier Rabbis were doing this language of Babylonia and Assyria, in sense of the text differently from the Massoretes. cuneiform script); Egyptian hieroglyphs; of our Hebrew It is often useful to read the standard and probably Syriac (a form of Aramaic Bible. If nothing Medieval commentaries on the Bible, Rashi, written in a script that indicates t he vowels); else, perhaps that will warn us not to assume Ibn Ezra, Ramban, the R’dak. They often Ugaritic (a Cannanite language similar to too easily that when we read an English illustrate the text for us and open up Hebrew). version we are actually coming to terms with possibilities of other meanings and We have an advantage with Hebrew as the original. As with all “translations” of readings. Again, though, they have their against many other early languages, in that texts in early languages, “translations” of own agenda as to how they want the Hebrew we have a continuing use of the language the Bible are just that “translations” rather Bible to be read. throughout history. This will help with some than translations. A good rule of thumb in reading the words, though we have to remember that Does this, therefore, mean that we really Hebrew Bible is to eliminate the punctuation some words have changed their meaning in cannot know what the Bible is saying to us? and vowels, by using, for instance, a tikkun the course of time. Israelis can help us to Sometimes, unfortunately, that really is the soferim, which is the text used by people some degree here, though sometimes no case: we are guessing based on the best preparing to read from the sefer Torah. Then, more than expecting a modern English information to hand. But, fortunately, this read the Hebrew as straightforwardly as speaker to be able to read Chaucer fluently, is not always so. possible. The problem is not in Hebrew even if it is the same language! Much of the Bible, especially stories and grammar which is fairly simple, but in All this explains why translating the Bible the “historical” texts, is basically understanding the vocabulary. is a continuing industry. As scholarship understandable. The Massoretes in the early But obviously, one does not embark on develops–and it does–we can hope for part of the Middle Ages, punctuated and reading the Hebrew Bible without greater accuracy, though not necessarily voweled the Hebrew, which enables us to knowledge. What will you need, at least greater poetic ability. In the meantime we read with understanding, bearing in mind of ideally? You will need a reasonable must be guided by the scholars in the on- course that we are understanding the text acquaintance with the grammatical structure going attempt to understand our Hebrew as the Massoretes wanted us to understand of the language. You will need the ability to Bible. Two recent versions that modern it, which is not necessarily what the original read the commentaries, normally printed in readers may find useful are those by Fox authors and editors may have wanted. It is “Rashi” script, which is different to normal and Alter. always possible to punctuate and vowel the printed Hebrew. It is helpful to know the Parashat Sh’lach L ’cha by Hazzan Neil Schwartz The Hebrew root “Sh-L-Ch” means “to today’s Torah narrative, and like the two do so in a way which encourages us in our send”, and in Parashat Sh’lach L’cha professionals in the Book of Joshua, Nim connections to the Land of Israel and its Moses sends a group of tribal leaders to and Shirly have presented the Land of Israel inhabitants. examine the Promised Land and report back positely and accurately to our community In today’s Torah portion we see a to the rest of the Israelite People what they and to the non-Jewish community. breakdown of both - false perception and find. While they are here to show us the good negative communication. The hope lies in Moses sent a political committee of aspects of the Promised Land, they have the reports of just two representatives - twelve, and only two told the truth about also not hesitated to let us know about the Joshua and Caleb in our Torah story, and the good aspects of Israel. The rest only challenges either. One vehicle for this has the two professionals sent by Joshua in our saw the negative challenges, and did not been the “Breakfast Club” series of movies, Haftarah. bring back a good report about the Holy Land most of which have introduced us to less- As we say “Todah Rabbah” and and its inhabitants. known aspects of Israeli society which have “L’hitra-ot” in a few weeks to you, Nim and In our Haftarah we have a contrasting been challenging and which remain so. Shirly, we thank you for bringing a true narrative where Joshua sent two Like those sent by Moses and later by representation of Israel into our community. professionals, and they brought back the Joshua to report back to their communities, You have been honest about all of Israel’s information that was needed to encourage Nim and Shirly have encouraged and wonderful positives and its ongoing and support the entry of the Israelite People facilitated visits to Israel from our challenges, and you have communicated into the Promised Land. community. They have been teachers in our these to us with professionalism and Now Israel sends its finest young Hebrew School and in our community, and enthusiasm. ambassadors from the Promised Land to the they have spoken with the authority that Thank you for bringing the voice of Israel Diaspora as Shlichim, those who are sent. can only come from the experience of living into our lives. We will miss you, and we For several years, we have been fortunate in the Land of Israel. hope that this is not “Goodbye” but rather to host a series of young couples, whose The Shlichim program is all about “L’hitra-ot”, that we will see you again and skills and approaches have balanced one integrity and communication: having the again as you in turn bring something of our another. integrity to represent Israel well to the Saskatoon Jewish community back to Israel. Like the two leaders Joshua and Caleb in Diaspora, and the communication skills to This page is sponsored by Lorna Bernbaum of Ottawa in memory of Frances Bernbaum of Winnipeg, formerly of Saskatoon 6 Lunch and Learn – Part 1 by L. Horlick,O.C., S.O.M., M.D., FRCPCC

What is Lunch members are very learned and contribute a text. The lay reader assumes that the words and Learn? Since great deal to the factual and philosophical he reads “mean what they say”. To the 1991 Rabbi Pavey aspects of the discussions. Others are Rabbinic mind the words are a “code” with has presided over a content to ask questions and to soak up the clues which must be followed up and seminar which takes fascinating material which is constantly elaborated. They approach the text in a place at noon on emerging from our group discussions. Rabbi “midrashic” way. “Who is saying what to Mondays, and which Pavey not only presides, but teaches and whom and why?” All of this is complicated is concerned with a variety of topics whose interprets from his great store of learning. by the fact that the biblical text does not central concern is Judaism. It is attended His fair and nonjudgmental approach to the contain any vowels or punctuation. By by anywhere from four to ten people, topics under discussion is an example for inserting punctuation, the text may be made although the membership is highly mobile. all of us and makes for an intellectually to say something radically different. “Is this Attending are some very knowledgeable exciting experience. I have often felt that what God really intended to tell us”, they and committed members of the the hour spent in “Lunch and Learn” has ask. In an attempt to unravel the text, a Congregation, some new members and some been the most stimulating experience of my midrash or “make believe” scenario is often old members who are trying to rediscover week. constructed to simulate what might have their Judaic roots, and some non-Jews with My intention is to expose some of the happened. The fertile and imaginative minds a keen interest in Judaism. “gems” that have emerged in the course of of generations of Rabbis have been engaged Why a seminar? Because it is the Jewish our studies. These draw on the sources, as in these exercises and have created an concept of study – you don’t do it alone, in our discussion of the Prayer Book, but enormous literature which constitutes a part you do it with colleagues and a teacher. It is also reflect the ideas and opinions that have of the Rabbinic source material. We must intended not only for learning facts, but also emerged from our shared experience. In remember that all of this material is intended for finding a way of living. recording them, I have not made attribution to be a guide to righteous living. Each year the group, with the advice and to any particular member of our group, but Consider, for instance the story of the guidance of Rabbi Pavey chooses the topic to the group as a whole. I hope that you will man who began to build a wall adjacent to for discussion. It is usually centered around find them as interesting and stimulating as I his neighbour’s property. The neighbour a book on historic or contemporary Judaic have. complained “you’re blocking my view”. He issues. Over the years we have discussed responded “I will build new windows for “Choices in Modern Jewish Thought” by Sources as a resource for Jewish life you” and when his neighbour was still Eugene Borowitz, “Standing Against Sinai” “Sources as a resource for Jewish Life”. dissatisfied eventually offered to build a by Judith Plaskow, sources of Judaism as These are principally Biblical and Rabbinic new house for him. Talmud says that the drawn from the rabbinic literature and the in nature. The ones that most Jews come in neighbour was quite within his rights to Prayer Book. The first two essays have contact with are the collected fragments in refuse all these offers. The moral – “there is appeared in the Bulletin, some years ago. the Prayer Book. The Biblical source is seen a space for everyone – don’t invade your They are now being published as the through the Rabbinic tradition, and is an neighbour’s space”. introduction to a new series of articles interpretation and in many instances an An analogy can be drawn to the issue of prepared by myself and Rabbi Roger Pavey embroidery on the original material. The “free speech” Any speech is an invasion of covering the very broad range of Jewish Rabbinic literature is profuse, complicated another’s space, and therefore absolutely history and beliefs. and often very difficult to understand. It free speech does not exist. It is the duty of Discussion is free and open ended, with includes the Talmud, the Commentaries, and the speaker not to infringe (or unpleasantly every one contributing ideas and questions, many midrashim and Haggadah. The intrude) on the “space” of the listener. with “no holds barred”. Every topic inspires midrashim which are wonderful stories are Through the multitude of stories and a host of new questions, and our deviations meant to illustrate principles from Torah and examples we are drawn into a system which from the original topic often take the most other sacred texts. embodies important moral principles. Let fascinating twists and turns and make for To begin with, we should consider how me share with you a wonderful example of some of our best discussions. Some of our the Rabbinic mind approaches the Biblical continued on page 14 Why you should volunteer for Folkfest. by Ari Avivi Every summer the call goes out to our someone who is Jewish. There are a few meet you at folkfest can respond “.. well that community to give up some of a beautiful formal opportunities such as the Silver Plate, isn’t true, I met this guy at folkfest...” weekend in August to come volunteer at the Silver Spoon and Holocaust Memorial that To slightly misquote Margaret Mead Jewish Pavilion but has anyone ever made are ‘branded’ as Jewish events, but those “Never doubt that a small group of thought- the case on why we need volunteers? Vol- events aren’t about being Jewish – Folkfest ful committed Jews can change the world; unteering at the pavilion is about more than is. indeed it's the only thing that ever has” making falafel, scooping food, cleaning ta- Your time volunteering is an important If we want the world to change we need bles or selling drinks. Ultimately it is about step toward putting a positive image on the to be there, in the room to change some- putting a human face on the word ‘Jew’. perception that the general public has. When one’s world. We need you to be in the room. Most people in our greater Saskatoon someone makes a comment like “all Jews Please volunteer August 14th & 16th. community have little to no exposure to are...” someone who has had the chance to This page is sponsored by Arnold z’l & Claire Golumbia of Vancouver 7 Shalom to Shirly and Nim by HeatherFenyes I hate good-bye falafel making, Bulletin contributing, and are many others who deserve to compete speeches. I always soccer playing. for the title of “luckiest”. Nim and Shirly promise myself that Though my list is probably missing some have eaten in our home once or twice a week each one I write will of their efforts, it’s just a list, and not a true for two years. Last week Elie asked if they be my last. I measure of what really makes Nim and Shirly could move into our basement for their last remember Linda so special. Yes, they’re special by virtue of month so we wouldn’t miss a moment of Shaw instituting a being part of a program that only includes together time. Our dogs have formed a not Saskatoon rule – remarkable people, but they’re extra special so friendly alliance, over hours and hours here we only celebrate people staying. because of the essence of who they are. of long wonderful laughter filled loving However I have been forced to concede, Nim and Shirly have hearts that stretch family dinners. We shared hockey games, and make a shlichim exception. I get around to love in a way I have rarely seen in others. weeks at the cottage, and even a winter this by telling myself that they’re not Their love for us as individuals, families, and vacation in Florida. Nim and Shirly will leaving, but relocating to our Israel satellite a greater Jewish community is tangible and always live in each Fenyes heart. A piece of community. After all, we already have palpable. Nim’s face lights up when either Elie will go home with Nim, and once again, populated a small moshav with the other of his two favorite students show up for another extraordinary, remarkable, amazing twenty members of this extended family/ Hebrew school, and Shirly’s love and couple will leave our home, family and Jewish community! goodness falls on anybody fortunate community a little richer for having known What can I tell you about this remarkable enough to come close. them. couple who have worked relentlessly and Nim and Shirly sprinkle their hearts and So why should this good-bye speech be passionately for two years to sustain an souls into their every endeavor. Everything easier than any other. It’s just the price of incredible level of vibrancy in our they do is an expression of the love and opening our hearts. And so, with resolve community? commitment they feel for us and for the value and sadness, smiles and tears, and love For starters, let me tell you that there isn’t they place on our Jewish life in Saskatoon. and affection we, David Katzman our a single group or committee, project or event The love they have grown to feel for us, our president, Leslie Shira, Noah Elie and I, and that has not benefited from Nim and Shirly’s children, and our community is no small all of the Congregation Agudas Israel family, love and attention. Their volunteer work thing. Their hearts are big and we feel their wish Nim and Shirly not good bye – but, covers every aspect of Jewish life in love and their warmth in all of our exchanges. Lehitrayot. “Until we meet again.” We wish Saskatoon. They involved themselves in In fact, we’re not the only ones who think you safe journeys and travels, and an services, chaggim, Hebrew school, BBYO, Nim and Shirly are amazing. They were abundance of blessings that you so richly JSA, educational outreach, community recognized by the Jewish agency as the best deserve. event planning, Holocaust weekend, schlichim in the world! Folkfest organization, March of the Living And that’s just what they give to our May G-d bless you and keep you. education, baking bees, Purim parties, community. I couldn’t leave this morning May G-d watch over you with kindness. Yitzhak Rabin memorials, manual labor, all without telling you that I believe I am one of May G-d grant you peace. forms of schlepping, Silver Plate Dinner, the luckiest people in Saskatoon for having Silver Spoon Dinner, B’ani Brith, Sisterhood, known Nim and Shirly - though I admit, there Goodbye and Toda by Shirly and Nimrod Solomon

First, We would like to thank everyone project when it was called areivim, became who came to our goodbye service and young Shlichim and from what we hear now, contribute to making it so special. in a very “green” step and environmentally The service was a day before Father’s thinking process is being recycled and will Day being mentioned all across Canada, be called areivim once again. That makes and it made us think not only about our own you one of the founding fathers of this fathers but also on the ones that we all program and as such the connection to share: Avraham, Yitzhak and Ya’acov. That Avraham’s hospitality is very appropriate. the best and you were still better. We want means that we weren’t sharing great BBQ We are so grateful for the opportunity to thank everyone who opened his house recipes for Father’s Day but we were talking we had to be here for the past two years, for us, gave us a good advice, came to the on one of Avraham qualities. In Judaism we’re sure you hear it a lot but you are such programs and just been our good friend and Hospitality is a very important Mitzvah, and a special community. When we first had the family in our home away from home. Avraham character became the one that is idea of becoming Shlichim, we couldn’t even We take home besides the suitcases so the most recognized with this value. pronounce Saskatoon, not to mention many great things that for them we won’t We feel that you all very successfully Saskatchewan but we did hope for a place need to pay overweight but they are the most follow Avraham’s footprints. like here. We wanted to have the opportunity precious and will stay with us forever. This community is one of the most to work with kids, youth, university students It’s very hard to summarize two years and veteran communities in this Jewish Agency and adults; teach Hebrew, strengthen the we won’t even try but if we needed to use program, the one of only two communities connection to Israel, celebrate holidays only one word in Hebrew for this occasion in North America who were part of this together, and we got it all. We expected for than it will be TODA. This Page is Sponsored by the United Israel Appeal of Canada 8 Hadassah-WIZO News Canadian Hadassah-WIZO is a volunteer women's Zionist organization that provides material and moral support to enhance the lives of women, children and youth in Israel through its health care, education and social services projects. It fosters and strengthens Jewish ideals and highlights the role of Israel in today's world. Canadian Hadassah Wizo Mission to Israel by Jennifer Hesselson One of the many highlights of my CHW foster parents do a great job in giving them a ate wonderful flat bread.When you go on a mission to Israel was visiting the IDF base stable home. They also attend school in the trip with CHW there is always plenty to eat and getting to sit inside a F16 Fighter jet.Our village. and we ate lots of trip was from April 26 - May 5, 2009 and what These are healthy food at a wonderful,educational trip it was. It just some of the great restaurants . brought to life all the incredible projects wonderful The Israeli break- CHW does in Israel and makes us all realise projects that fasts are unbeat- that all our donating, fundraising is all worth CHW supports able. it when you see the results.Due to the tragic and we should Hopefully you death of Terry Schwarzfeld the mission was be proud to will be able to join much smaller then originally planned as a lot know that our the next CHW mis- of people from Ottawa and Terry's family were money is going sion to Israel which not there. to such good should take place in We visited the Natanya School and met use.Of course 2010 with our new with the pupils and the teachers who were CHW would president Marla extremely dedicated. It was fantastic to see not go to Israel Dan. such a warm and caring atmosphere.Most of without going This is just a lit- the children were from underprivileged to the Dead Sea tle taste of our homes and before coming to Natanya were for a little R and R. We also went to the home trip,there were plenty more places we vis- having learning problems.We spent an af- of the Canadian Ambassador to Israel for ited all over the country. We happened to be ternoon at Hadassim Youth Village where we cocktails. Jon Allen and his wife were ex- in Israel for Israel's 61 st Independence day joined family units for their afternoon activi- tremely hospitable in their beautiful home in which we celebrated at Rabin Square - ties. These are foster children who live with Herzlia. We also experienced interesting hos- What an experience! couples in their home in Hadassim. There pitality at a Bedouin encampment where we are about 8 - 10 children to each family. The sat on the floor in a cave and drank tea and Slate of Officers for 2009/2010 Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – 7:30 pm Officers: Members: Standing Committee Chairs: President: Heather Fenyes Jan Gitlin -are chosen by President First Vice- President: Marsha Scharfstein Steven Goluboff -are members of the Board Second Vice-President: Vacant Franci Holtslander Chevra Kadisha: June Avivi Secretary: Michael Gertler Lou Horlick Financial Affairs: Ron Waldman Treasurer: Ron Waldman Simonne Horwitz Hebrew School: Marsha Scharfstein Immediate Past President: David Katzman Ralph Katzman House: Grant Scharfstein Randy Katzman Membership: Simonne Horwitz Ritual: Heather Scharfstein SHERWOOD Sisterhood President: Karen Dawson (as chosen by the members of Sisterhood) GMC RV GMC Medium Sales Heavy GMC Duty and Duty Ex Officio Trucks Service Trucks (voice but no vote) Accounting & Auditing Financial Planning B’nai Brith President: Randy Katzman Free Shuttle Service Body Shop Canadian Jewish Congress: James The Body Shop provides Estate Planning Mergers & Acquisitions Pick-up and Delivery Free Loaners on all SGI Management Consulting Income Tax Returns Scharfstein 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. or Retail Collision Claims Business Valuations Corporate Tax Returns Saskatchewan Jewish Council: Arnie Shaw SHERWOOD Saskatoon Regina 550 Brand Road • Saskatoon Tel: (306) 653-6100 Tel: (306) 522-6500 Website www.virtusgroup.ca 374-6330 • Toll Free 1-877-374-6330 This page is sponsored by Ann & Debbie Diament of Toronto This Page is Sponsored by Saskatoon Hadassah WIZO 9 THE WANDERING JEW – Kugels, Camping and the Frozen Chosen: An Alaskan Adventure By Simonne Horwitz

Most of you probably think of a ‘kugel’ armed. My uncle Viv had provided me with Go to bed as being the noodle/ potato/ vegetable dish the MP3 of David Buskin’s song “Jews under a roof. we often have for lunch after a Shabbat Don’t Camp” – I pressed play on my Ipod: morning service. Those of you who have If it hasn’t got South African friends might have a sense of I was packin’ my gear after a festival a kitchen and the alternative meaning. In South African appearance it isn’t air Jewish vernacular, a kugel is akin to a JAP The show had gone real good conditioned, (Jewish American Princess). I would not When a bunch of people with a kind of where’s the classify myself as the typical kugel, defined earthy smell Exit ramp, get as a “a young Jewish woman who forsook Said “We’re stayin’ out in the woods,” my walkin’ traditional Jewish values in favor of those They said, “We’d like you to join us, got shoes, cause of secular high society, becoming overly plenty of room Jews Don’t materialistic and excessively groomed, the We got a nice big tent and there’s a big Camp. kugel being a plain pudding garnished as a full moon”, delicacy.” However, I seldom go anywhere Well I stood upwind and said the only The lawyer had much to say: the tent without my hairdryer, make-up and at least thing that I could does have a roof, we have a kitchen (fire- 4 pairs of shoes! So the thought of a four- pit) and as for air conditioning, well one can week camping trip in Alaska terrified me. How I had to tell ‘em…. always open the tent flap. So on the second could I get out of this, or at least change the night of the trip we pitched the tent in the parameters? Jews Don’t Camp magnificent surroundings of Liard River Hot As I mulled over the issue while sipping If it hasn’t got a lobby I don’t want it for a Springs. All was fine until I needed to use a Starbucks tea-misto (if Starbucks had holly the washroom: a long drop (although by the branches in South Africa, Kugels would It’s cold and damp end of the trip I was happy as long as there hang out there and drink tea-mistos with Let me give you the news was something resembling a toilet, at this sugar-free vanilla and fat-free milk), a plan Jews Don’t Camp stage, I was pretty horrified)! To placate began to form. Dwight is usually very me, we went for a swim in the natural hot accommodating and respectful of all things I thought I had the upper hand but then springs. There is something quite amazing Jewish. He accepts the invasion of the Dwight decided to poll some Jews we know at being submerged in hot water with a forest house by JSA students for Shabbat, he does – unfortunately the two first families he of foliage around you and only the sounds not complain (too much) as he watches his asked both CAMP… so I was in trouble. of the wind and the birds as background staple foods get removed from the house Having packed the tent, we set out on our music. Peace and harmony returned until I for Pesach, and he learns and is interested estimated 7500km, 9 city, four week decided it was time for a shower – small in many of the obscure aspects of our adventure. problem: no shower. practice and culture. I was sure I could use The first night, after 1000 kms and now It was at this point that I thought that this to my advantage. in a late May snowstorm, I tried the second perhaps the song should have a added a Having sipped the last of my tea-misto I verse of Buskin’s song: twelfth commandment – after dealing with returned home and announced to Dwight the great flood, the twelfth commandment that “Jews Don’t Camp”! Well now it’s really quite simple, a part of should read that water should come out of For a moment I thought I might actually my tradition, shower heads and be warm. get away with it – but then compassion gave Taught to me in my youth After that night Dwight agreed that, way to lawyerly-ness and Dwight demanded After forty years in the desert the eleventh independent verification of this ‘fact’. I was commandment says continued on page 13

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Noga and Ziv... from cover quickly introduces us to a taste of your have an older brother and sister. My brother reading- old and new texts alike. community, and the community’s former is married and has 3 sons- my nephews As for our life today, we live in Haifa- the Shlichim who still report from overseas. So which I adore! Our family is from a Moshava best city in Israel, with great sandy beaches when June asked us to introduce ourselves called Pardes-Hanna. and amazing mountain viewpoints. In the through the bulletin, it seemed like the Right now I am taking the last steps previous three years we were a part of a natural thing to do. towards completing my degree. I studied group of students that initiated voluntary So here’s a little bit about ourselves. Social Work at Haifa University. As part of educational work in a small town called Noga: my training I had the chance to work with all Yoqneam. We live with Shufi, our beautiful I am the youngest daughter to a family sorts of people and fields- mental-health, dog, which is also very excited to be joining of 5- both my parents are teachers, and I youth, community work and more. the Saskatoon community. On my free time I like to bake and cook, Right now in Israel the summer is warm read, see plays, and singing- not and getting warmer. As the summer will come professionally. to its end, Israel will start preparing for the My family was sent twice on Shlichut, holidays and the opening of a new year. We so the Shlichut experience was always a big will be on our way to a very new beginning part of my family’s life, and that is one of the for this new year, and as the summer main reasons I wanted also to be a Shlicha. advances we get more excited, taking a deep Ziv: breath of the Israeli summer before our I was born and raised in the northern journey across the sea with your community. Israeli city of Haifa. Actually, both my Anticipating to meet you all, Noga Ziv parents were born at Haifa, and my and Shufi. grandmother is a native Haifan also. I studied Jewish Philosophy at Haifa University, and worked teaching groups of secular Israeli youth and adults ways of re- connecting with the old Jewish texts. After I A wise man without a finished my army service I was part of a group that developed secular Jewish book is like an Artisan practices- Shabbat and holidays for young families. I enjoy traveling- both inside Israel with tools. and also abroad, and my favorite hobby is Moroccan Jewish saying This page is sponsored by Lois & Walter Gumprich of Vancouver 11 YOUTH Folkfest by Mayah Holtslander, Youth Editor

As I write learn about other cultures as well. In the this article, I months before Folkfest, there were many look forward to opportunities for all the Youth Ambassadors the fact that by to get together and get to know everyone. approximately It was a treat to get to know so many different 1:00pm youth my age of many diverse cultures. I from our tomorrow my summer officially begins. greatly cherish the unique experience of Why do I look forward to summer? Other going around to all the other pavilions and Congregants than the obvious (graduating, nice weather, learning about the cultures firsthand from no school, etc), I look forward to all the the other Youth Ambassadors. fantastic festivals to come; Jazz Festival, Seeing all these different cultures truly itchens Taste of Saskatchewan, The Fringe, and made me appreciate Canada’s K from JANET ERIKSON Folkfest! Last summer I had the honor of multiculturalism. I am thankful to live in a WHOLE WHEAT CHALLAH being Youth Ambassador, and I would like country where so many different types of to take this opportunity to share my people can all get together and celebrate their experience as a Youth Ambassador. diverse traditions. Folkfest is not only a fun one cup water (very warm) I love Folkfest and always have. I love 3 days, but a unique representation of the 1 large egg all the different food, music, and types of importance of multiculturalism. Folkfest is 1/3 cup honey dance. As well, as a child, I always admired the perfect way to learn about different 1 tbsp shortening the youth ambassadors and wanted to be cultures and appreciate our diversity. This one, since I thought of them as a sort of year at folkfest, have fun representing our 3 cups ww flour celebrity. When this actually occurred, I culture, but also get out to the other 1 1/2 tsp salt was extremely excited to fulfill my childhood pavilions and celebrate the other cultures 1 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast dream, despite no knowledge of what it as well! Good luck to Jonathan Katzman actually meant to be a Youth Ambassador. I and Erin Henry as this year’s Youth Follow bread maker's instructions. was pleasantly surprised to learn that being Ambassadors. I hope they have as great of Then cut risen dough into 4 strips and a Youth Ambassador was not simply an an experience as I did. braid. Bake at 325 C approx. 18-20 opportunity to represent my culture, but min.

HEBREW SCHOOL by Marsha Scharfstein, Principal

It is hard to believe that another Thanks also to Cantor Neil for spending ment in their school year is over! Time certainly time with the children teaching holiday Hebrew and does fly when we are having fun. songs and prayers. They have some new other studies. I want to thank several people favorite silly songs! This year I am for their continuing commitment to Heather, whether teaching or not, is al- so pleased to the children of our community ways available to help with services, seders, announce that through the Hebrew School. First or any other expertise we need. We all know Max Waldman and foremost I must thank Nim and Shirly it is going to be a fun day if Heather is lead- was given this for giving the children a wonderfully reward- ing. Thank you. award. Congratulations, Max, you are amaz- ing experience the past two years. The kids We had two students graduate from He- ing! absolutely adore both of them and for good brew School this year. Elie Fenyes and Max Next year we will be having a Readiness reason. They manage, in under four hours a Waldman have both completed their stud- Class again. If you have a child entering Kin- week, to create an atmosphere of learning, ies here, but hopefully will come back and dergarten in public school (or know of one), sharing and fun that is remarkable. We will visit/volunteer lots. please contact me at hebrewschool@ all miss them when they return to Israel, but The Sefer Torah award was presented sasktel.net so I can be sure to include them I know the relationships they have devel- this year at our Final Picnic. This award is in the planning. oped with the kids will continue for the rest given only in years when a student has dem- Classes will resume in September. Until of their lives. onstrated exceptional progress and improve- then, have a great summer. This page is sponsored by Zora Gropper of Vancouver This page is spsonored by Effie (Brook) & Harry Gordon of Vancouver 12 From Our Tel Aviv Desk by Keren-Or and Lior

Dear Congregation, We usually point out how life here in in which they were said - is a different story. the Middle East is unusually hectic…well When a speaker uses a Power Point sorry for being repetitive, but these couple presentation during a lecture, a perfect of months haven’t been any different…To question from the audience is usually one state only a few of the major events around to which there happens to be a slide our block, we’ve witnessed the forming of a perfectly matching the answer. In such case, new Israeli government with Binyamin the speaker would react: “that’s a very good Netanyahu as PM, his visit to the US, question, I just happen to have a slide…”. exploit such “home field” and include President Obama’s historical speech in Similarly, the Lebanese election results were concessions that might ease Obama’s Cairo, elections in Lebanon (where against a very good answer to Obama’s speech. If speech pressure. However, the biggest the odds Hezbollah did not win a majority, only he could get back to the podium and debate before the speech was whether but rather the “pro-western” coalition led say: “you see, the speech Netanyahu would say the words “two by Hariri), Netanyahu’s speech in Bar-Ilan worked”…Another surprising outcome states to two people”. If he would, it would University (where Lior studies…J) and during these last few weeks – for Israelis at definitely put him in a much more favorable straight from the oven – the controversial least – were these results. Before the position with Obama, but would jeopardize elections in Iran. Wow, not bad eh? Of Lebanese elections, there was a lot of his reputation – he refused to agree to such course, we’ve omitted a few other events. speculation, and in some cases quite a bit a principle during his coalition talks with So, where does all this leave us, the of concern, to what would happen if – or Kadima’s Tzipi Livni, and his coalition: his ordinary Israelis? Hard to tell…or, more should we say when – Hezbollah win the right-wing partners probably wouldn’t precisely, it all depends on your point of majority of seats in parliament. There was remain as such. Instead, the PM managed view – and as you all well know, Israelis more of a debate to what would it mean to to maneuver “between the raindrops” and have – Baruch Hashem – quite a few points Israel when that day would come, than there changed his general principle, from “no, but” of view…each. The easiest answer would was a doubt that such a day was actually to “yes, but”. In other words, he gave Obama be the old saying: “the one thing that is just around the corner. However, the two positive responses out of his three certain is that nothing is certain”. However, speculators were in for a surprise. demands: The PM said “yes” to a it seems that these issues tend to be a bit Nasrallah’s party had to admit its loss and Palestinian State – a very significant more complicated than that. postpone its complete control over Lebanon statement for Netanyahu – though he did Take Obama’s speech, for example. for a few years. Of course, the Israeli public add a few “buts” (the most significant being Seldom – if at all – have Israelis heard an opinion – quickly and quietly accepting its the demand for a Palestinian recognition of American President speak so clearly about “failed” prediction - went straight to the task Israel as a “Jewish State”), and he said “yes” how he sees the conflict with the of analyzing why Hezbollah, although not to immediate negotiations. Regarding the Palestinians. The speech had so many being in charge, would be as dangerous. third issue, Obama’s call for the cessation elements that, regardless of your political Maybe even more dangerous. Adding the of settlements in the West Bank (and East view, as an Israeli it was almost impossible restraints and restrictions that governing Jerusalem), Netanyahu decided not to give to remain indifferent. First of all, the parties have, with its desire to mend the a straight answer. Now, it seems the “ball” “theatre” that was chosen. Cairo was not election’s results, Hezbollah will feel that its is on the Palestinian side, who – judging by chosen by accident – it shows Obama’s back is against the wall and as such will the immediate responses – seem to have commitment to the regional leadership of the drag Israel to another round of violence. taken the role of “refuseniks”…Time will tell biggest Arab state. Second, he didn’t visit Sorry for the hypocrisy, but it seems that if whether Netanyahu has gone through an Israel before or after the speech – such was Hezbollah would’ve turned out as a winner, ideological transformation or is merely using the case a few weeks earlier when he spoke similar predictions would’ve been heard – words as tactics. in Turkey, a speech that was also directed now that they hold the reigns they will feel Have a nice, warm, l-o-o-o-o-ng summer! mostly to the Muslim world. Third, the fact free to turn to violence against Israel…Did Keren-Or, Lior , Naomi & Alma that the speech involved Islamic elements, we say anything about the media giving us concepts and an apparent re-conciliation a scare?! with the Muslim world. Not such an easy Last (but not least), PM Netanyahu’s we design and print... “frog to swallow” so far, and there’s more. speech. Hardly a comparable event, the Brochures For the first time (at least in such a context) Newsletters speech was given [local] media attention Flyers the Israeli right of existence was evenly almost as much – if not more than – as weighed with the Palestinian right for a state. Posters Obama’s speech. It was definitely perceived Presentation Folders Moreover, the terms Obama used to compare as an “answer” to Obama and more precisely between these rights included such Laser Cheques to the American public opinion. This speech Stationery “taboos” as the Holocaust and the was also well immersed in symbolism. Once Annual reports Palestinians situation, who “endure daily again, the “theatre”: Bar-Ilan University’s Business Forms Textbooks humiliations ... that come with occupation.” religious identity, as well as its perceived Carbonless Forms Family History Books These words, undoubtedly carefully right-wing tendency, seemed to be on one ... to your specifications and satisfaction chosen, are definitely something new to hand a natural “home” for Netanyahu to Israeli ears. Whether one agrees or not – to hold his “historical” speech; but on the the words, to their meaning, to the context Tel. 306.955.3373 • Fax. 306.955.5739 other hand fueled speculation that he might 217 Jessop Avenue • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1Y3 This page is sponsored by Micha and Patti Puterman (nee Landa) of Tel Aviv and by Petty Landa of Toronto. This page is sponsored by Cliff & Ellen Hendler and Family of Toronto 13 Jews don't camp... from page 10 where possible, we would try to camp where him then he asked to look at my passport – when we were walking. We were also treated there was running water, showers and yes - ‘Horwitz’ he said as if mulling over the name, to a bear walking along the road right by internet. We did pretty well – with the “Hooorrrwwwiiitttzzz” - he looked at me and our bus. It was totally oblivious (or so it exception of one night on the farm of a crazy then said “Shalom”. When I recovered would have us believe) to our presence. In Texan, where there was no shower, no toilet enough to reply, he told me that he was also many ways, that is what is truly special I would set foot in, and where my escapade Jewish – it was all rather odd. Then anther about Denali: the strict access controls make to the toilet in the bushes resulted in a day, we went to rent a canoe. The guy it a place where the wild animals are not selection of bug bits around my middle, we running the canoe rental place chatted to us habituated to people in any way. found some amazing campsites. In Denali about where we came from and what we were Seeing the wildlife was wonderful and Park, we camped in a wonderful wooded area, doing and after a while he turned to me and fascinating. But I’m still a little confused in Whitehorse we found an amazingly asked “You are not Jewish are you?” – he by some of the North American animals. For efficient campsite where we could pitch the then wanted to tell me about a sitcom which most of the first two weeks of the trip I was tent, shower, walk around the beautiful centered on a Jewish girl in Winnipeg and convinced that there were only female grounds and have wifi – there is something how he learned about fellow Jews in the Moose and Caribou in North America – all quite fascinating about sitting in a tent at Prairies from the show!! This guy also the specimens we saw had no horns, and in 11pm at night with it still light outside and seriously dashed my “Jews don’t Camp” South Africa an animal with no horns is a talking to my family in South Africa via credibility – not only did he camp but he ran woman. Eventually I plucked up the Skype. We also found a charming campsite an outdoor adventure business!! courage to ask Dwight how they made that served all-you-can-eat sourdough Odd encounters with people I could babies.... he looked confused and mortified. pancakes! The most beautiful of the handle, but it was the animals I was more I eventually learned about annual antler campsites was at Toad River where our tent worried about. In South Africa there is the growth!! over-looked the river and we could watch constant story about how North Americans Just as in Saskatoon, the Mosquitoes the beavers play. think there are elephants, lions, and rhinos (known in South Africa as Mozzies) grow Setting up our tent there, I heard the biker in the streets and how dangerous they are… to a giant size in Alaska – and seem to play guy in the next site – I recognized his accent of course they are not in the street, and if a prominent role in all life in the north. I at once and shouted over “Shalom, Ma you are going to be near them and not in a love the bumper sticker that read “There is Nishma?” – when he recovered from his safari vehicle you have two rangers with not a single mosquito in Alaska. They all shock, Yoni told us that he had left Israel guns! But everyone in Saskatoon had put a got married and had lots of children”. Also about 4 weeks earlier, bought himself a motor new fear into me – bears and bugs. fascinating was the huge notice board bike, and was riding from the highest-point outside a Lutheran Church which read in North America to the tip of Argentina. He I’m pretty certain I could live without real “Why did Noah not just squat the two is a fascinating person – on a fascinating bear hugs mosquitoes?”. But every nature-oriented journey. And you can find more on his blog Ain’t keen to be cuisine for half a million place we went to tried to explain the vital at www.harpatka.com bugs… importance of the flying beasts to the Interestingly, meeting Yoni in the camp ecosystem and begged the reader not to kill ground was not the only strange interaction I was terrified, but in the end it was them. I tried....for about a day…but ended I had with one of the Frozen Chosen. amazing – we saw about thirty bears in all, up committing mozzie genocide. Obviously Leaving Fairbanks to fly to Barrow on the many of them on the side of the road. In not good for my karma because one night Arctic Ocean, the security guard at airport Denali Park we saw a number of grizzlies, screening asked me where I was from, I told mostly far off, which was particularly nice continued on page 15

Lunch and Learn... from page 7 midrash which contains several important The Torah says “a rebuke enters more orthodox simply follow halakha down to the moral issues. into a man of understanding than 100 stripes last jot and tittle, whereas other Jews ask A hunter catches a bird in his trap. The into a fool”. why and why not? Discussion and bird tells the hunter, “I can speak 70 Mitzvoth and Halakha consensus are preferable to blind obedience. languages, and if you set me free, I will teach Let us consider the mitzvoth. There are (part 2 follows – next Bulletin) you three wise sayings” The hunter agrees. 248 positive injunctions and 365 negative The wise bird says, first, “after something ones, for a total of 613. Mitzvoth are the is promised, don’t regret it, second, if a signposts on the road to righteous living. person tells you something untrue don’t The goal is not the mitzvah per se, but CUELENAERE, KENDALL believe it and, third, if you can’t climb, don’t Tzedaka or righteous living (behaving in a KATZMAN do it”. Then the bird tells the hunter, “in my loving way), which is the basis of Judaism. beak I have a large jewel which makes me The traditional road is the Halakha, but it RICHARDS wise”. The hunter, greedy for the rich jewel is not the only road. There are many roads, & regrets his promise to set the bird free, and and they are the ones chosen by rabbis and Barristers, Solicitors and Mediators attempts to climb the tree to get the jewel. communities of learned men who have RANDY KATZMAN He falls and breaks his leg. The bird says studied Torah. B.Comm., LL.B. Consider the issue of music at synagogue “you are a fool; you didn’t pay attention to (306) 653-5000 what I just told you. You regretted your services. There is no prohibition of this in Fax: (306) 652-4171 promise to set me free, you believed what Halakha. We are enjoined to make our was false, and you climbed a tree when you fulfillment of a mitzvah pleasurable and esthetic event, so why not have music if couldn’t and shouldn’t”. What better way 5th Floor, Atrium Place, #510, 128 - 4th Avenue S., to teach the lesson of probity. that is what a congregation desires. The Saskatoon, S7K 1M8 This page is sponsored by Alan, Linda & Sam Goluboff of Toronto 14 Jews don't camp... from page 13 when I went to the toilet in the bushes (we amazing: we watched student dance classes, was led by a lay leader with a wonderful were staying at a campsite without participated in a blanket toss, talked to voice. It was a lively service, but what was ‘amenities’), I ended up with about 12 bites people on the street, walked around and saw most exciting was that I also recognized so in the most inconvenient places! the village and got a feel of a place which is many of the tunes and melodies – miles away By far the most amazing sightings must so so different. A vast landscape with no from either of my homes in a totally different be of the animals in the far north: whales, trees, houses on stilts, and snow as far as environment I found things that were so polar bears and of course the puffins which the eye could see. Because we did not just familiar. It was not only in their services have to work so so hard just to stay in the fly in and fly out but stayed for two days we that I found similarities but in their open air. Seeing whales in the vast ocean is really got to be with people and to experience and friendly ways, their aim to cater to a something I will never forget, as is the the daily life. We heard about hunting diversity of Jews, and their small but active moment in which I realized that the speck stories, stories about how traditional life has community. on the ice was a polar bear. One afternoon changed and developed, and the problems In Anchorage we discovered while Dwight and I were walking in Barrow and issues facing this community at the very Congregation Beth Sholom, a larger but a man started calling urgently towards us – north of the North American continent. equally interesting and welcoming I could not make out his words but there It was always the off-the-beaten-path community. A community with a very was something about his demeanor that places that we found the most interesting: different shul set up and an even more made us go over to him. He pointed out a we visited former students in Whitehorse diverse community. I will write in more detail spot on the ice which he could see with his (Dwight’s practicing law and mine living a about these two communities in the next naked eyes, and we looked though the fully organic life in a cabin in the woods - Bulletin. binoculars and saw the most beautiful polar she too did not have flushing toilets but did For now I think I should give Buskin the bear. The man and Dwight and I watched have the most beautiful view I have ever last word... for about five minutes – just the 3 of us. seen). Walking around the arty streets and Our Inupiaq spotter explained that he was sipping tea in the groovy coffee shops in “I got a giant television, it’s a perk of deaf but could lipread. About 10 minutes Haines and the long nature boat trip in circumcision later, villagers descended from all sides to Seward. ‘cause Jews don’t Camp” view the bear. The excitement was palpable As always when I travel, I look for Jewish and it was wonderful to be part of that – communities – on this trip I found two. The .... ok, he gets the second-last word. This even for a short time. first was with Congregation Or Hatzafon in kugel kid did go camping, pushed her Our time in Barrow was a real highlight. Fairbanks. On a rainy Shabbat evening we boundaries, and had an amazing adventure. Being with the Inupiaq community was arrived for Kabbalat Shabbat. The service

President's Keyboard... from page 4 Israel: B mark, Cai. We are committed to providing person concerned or shared in a survey. A lot of your homework has been done by an inclusive, transparent, accountable There are constructive outlets for concerns. the Shlichim, Cai, but that’s all right. You process for our decisions. Board meetings To do otherwise, to either remain silent or to are pretty busy doing everything else listed have exemplified that we can disagree simply complain or dangerously gossip, is above. You do an absolutely exemplary job without being disagreeable. Indeed, the a plague to any congregation or of raising money. Middle East politics is best decisions have been the product of organization. complex and emotional, obscured by dueling careful thought, respectful criticism, and In summation, Cai, you do amazing things versions of history, and constantly inclusiveness. Good humour has given your size. Certainly some of the credit changing. Please set aside one or two times brightened many of our meetings. Certainly goes to your forbearers but you have many a year to meet with your friends and learn the two congregational surveys in the past volunteers and staff who do brilliant work. more. While I share your unequivocal two years have revealed strengths and There is much to celebrate and room for support for Israel’s safety and security, our concerns. Much like religious service improvement. What you need is some new love of Israel is strong enough so that we attendance, a significant number choose not blood and some young leaders who are may objectively disagree and constructively to participate in the surveys. We continue prepared to step forward. criticize. to believe that any constructive criticism With much affection, Membership: B must first be either addressed directly to the David Since the last Kallah, an eighth pillar was added by your Board; Membership Development. We have 92 families in our LeilaMember Goluboff of REMAX congregation, and we need to be actively Chairman Club recruiting members from Saskatoon and from Lifetime Achievement Award all over the world. We are a brilliant place 2006 for liberal, progressive Jews to raise a family. #2 Remax Team 2008 Simonne, our Membership Chair, has For reached out to many, many prospective RESULTS, members with commendable success. We SERVICE & need to formally pursue Jews who are emigrating to choose Saskatoon. We need EXPERIENCE call me today. every member to be constantly inviting SASKATOON I look forward to working with you! unaffiliated Jews to visit our Centre. 810 Circle Dr. E 2105 8th St. E. Governance: at Millar Ave at Grosvenor Saskatoon I am too close to this issue to provide a 933-1986 955-1989 Bus: (306) 242-6000 Cell: 241-1900 This page is sponsored by Jeffrey and Sherril Stein. This page is sponsored by Mirak Pollak 15 Gerry Rose Award... from page 1 as they say, hard acts to follow, but not Lawyer Richard lives in Vancouver with The United Jewish Appeal. This impossible. his wife Georgina and their three sons. community has consistently raised I am incredibly proud and happy to Film director Alan lives in Toronto with thousands upon thousands of dollars for announce the 2009 Award winner as Steven his wife Linda and one son. the State of Israel under Steven’s Goluboff. Steven is so fortunate to have Steven lives here with his wonderful wife unrelenting and steady leadership. He is his mother, Grace, here to see him honoured. Leila, an award-winning realtor. They have the perennial Chair for this major worthy He follows in both of his parents’ footsteps two daughters, Sarah and Shaina. Jewish cause for the last twenty years. Last as a great, compassionate and modest He attended Brunskill School, our own year he Co-Chaired a Canadian Regional volunteer. He was my doctor. He was Gerry afternoon Hebrew School, City Park Communities Yom Ha-Atzmaut “Israel at 60” Rose’s doctor. I recall that when we asked Collegiate and the University of Mission, largely made up of Saskatoon him if we could become his patients, he Saskatchewan. Steven’s specialty is Family people, including me. responded with “I would be honoured”! It Medicine and he is much loved and It was extremely moving for me to watch was one of my regrets on leaving Saskatoon respected by his patients. The Steven lower the Israeli Magen David flag that I would have to find another physician Saskatchewan Chapter and the National to half-mast at the Yom HaZikaron to look after me in Toronto. College of Family Physicians of Canada, at (Remembrance Day) program – at the 60th Let me take a moment once again to a Scientific Assembly of the whole College anniversary celebration, in Israel. remind you of the history of this Award, in Winnipeg, formally recognized his Please forgive me if I add some which I am so proud to present each year. achievements as one of ten best Canadian commentary: I observe with some Gerry Rose, whose name is included in the Family Physicians in 2007. According to trepidation the growing number of anti-Israel Award’s title, was a very special man, “my daughter the doctor”, Saskatchewan and anti-Semitic attacks which seem to be recognized by membership in the Order of must have many fine family physicians or world-wide. Israel-bashing is a world-wide Canada for his volunteerism shortly before Steven would be chosen every year! But activity gaining acceptance or at least silent his death in 1999. Through the initiative of this, after all, is his profession. concurrence in more and more places. I ask Sid Katzman, brother to David and Randy, What has he volunteered for with us? all of you to be advocates for the State of and the B’nai B’rith Lodge, this annual event Our Steven was once the President of Israel. Recognize that attempts to negate was established. I still continue to be Congregation Agudas Israel (1990 – 1992) the Jewish people’s right to be there is a appreciative of Sid’s vision and regret that and only those of you who have held that serious infringement of international law. after the first year, he has never attended office know what that entails. Make it your business to be informed, so the dinner, allowing me to thank him in He was the chairman of the that you can be true advocates. public. congregation’s major celebration of 40 years To return to Steven and his volunteer Just a few more words about Gerry. Many in this building and the 50th anniversary of activities. Do not imagine these are all his of you were his friends. But to others of the State of Israel. The weekend was called good works. He has been the Editor-in-Chief you he is only a “name”. Let me remind you the 40 / 50 Weekend, and took place in of our Bulletin for so long that the United that our Jewish community in Saskatoon has August 1998, the culmination of 16 months Synagogue of Conservative Judaism must a disproportionate number of members of of hard work. 150 local Jews and 80 out-of- be getting tired of giving him prizes for his the Order of Canada. Some of them are no town former residents registered for the efforts. Over 100 editions of this little longer with us. Some are here this evening: planned festivities. A legacy was the magazine have so far appeared, with many Dr. Lou Horlick, Elizabeth Brewster.The commemorative book L’Dor V’Dor. It can former residents lending their financial Order of Canada is the highest civilian award probably still be purchased at the office, if support to what is a fabulous “literary” work. in the country and recognizes outstanding you do not already have a copy. Testament to Steven’s charm and powers of achievement and service in various fields The Annual Silver Plate Dinner – Steven persuasion are the articles that regularly of human endeavour. According to Gerry’s is the major ticket seller for this hugely appear, contributions by former residents! citation, in part: “he made significant successful fundraiser. In its early years, Steven, in another life, might well have been contributions … [and] the positive influence keynote speakers / entertainers were a writer himself. of his voluntarism has made his community imported, until it was realized that Steven Does Steven have any fun? Yes, he loves a better place.” Gerry never sought the and other home-grown talents could do the to relax at the family cottage, he loves to limelight but influenced others by his ability job and do it very well. Meet Steven – Master play with the family cats and he fantasizes to make good judgments. When he believed of Ceremonies, par excellence. about a hole-in-one at the Riverside Golf in a cause, he was both tireless and creative. I must digress. Steven was not always a Club. He set the standard of a generation that truly pillar of the community. In his student hippie Steven, Yasher Koach. I love you. Here understood and valued the meaning of days, when he no longer lived “at home,” is your Award. volunteerism. His parents instilled in him he set up housekeeping in a small this value and I hope we have passed this downtown apartment. I am told the whole on to our children and grandchildren. They place was painted black – walls, ceilings, Laughter Yoga Club are tomorrow’s scientists, entrpreneurs, floor and woodwork – entirely black! A Wednesday at 6 PM policy-makers, leaders and volunteers. gothic vision for his Mom and Dad. So – what about Steven? A little On a more decorous note, I must tell you at the Centre. biography. He was born in Saskatoon in that Steven is a frequent chanter of Haftorah We get the benefit exercising the core 1948 to Dr. Nathan and Grace Goluboff. The Shabbat services. He was, again I am told, muscles involved in laughter, as well middle son with older brother Richard and challenged by his Hebrew schoolteacher, stress reduction. The club is growing, younger brother Alan. These were Chaim Kornfeld and met the challenge of and new members are welcome. consummate athletes and you could not set mastering the tropes head-on, surprising Come out and raise your endorphin foot in their house without tripping over a even himself chanting the entire Torah level....Laughter is the best medicine! ball, skates, hockey sticks or their pet dog. portion on his Bar Mitzvah. This page is sponsored by Gladys Rose of Toronto This Page is sponsored by Toby Rose, Les Klein, Jonathon, Solomon and Benjamin of Toronto 16 The Saskatoon Jewish Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions: TO GREETING FROM SASKATOON JEWISH FOUNDATION Mark Ditlove Thank you to a special friend Barry Glotman Elie Fenyes In honour of your Bar Mitzvah Elizabeth Brewster Steven Goluboff Mazel Tov on receiving the B’nai Brith Elizabeth Brewster Gerry Rose Volunteer Award Rabbi Roger Pavey Mazel Tov on your 70th birthday Elizabeth Brewster Cathy and Malcolm MacDonald Mazel Tov on the birth of your son, Irene Blum Oliver Isaac MacDonald As my father In memory of Anne Gitlin Marie Flegel Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of Clarice Buckwold Kayla Hock Linda Shaw In memory of Clarice Buckwold Anna Feldman planted for me Mel Bernbaum In memory of Frances Bernbaum Anna Feldman GLADYS & GERRY ROSE FUND Gerry Cooper In honour of your 65th birthday Toby, Les, Solomon & Benjamin before I was born, In memory of Gerry Rose Toby Rose Al Solsberg Happy 90th birthday Glady Rose Rabbi Pavey In honour of your 70th birthday Glady Rose So do I plant for Stan Sinai In honour of your 65th birthday Gerry Cooper & Karen Goldenson CLARA GOLUMBIA FUND Rabbi Pavey Congratulations and best wishes for a Colleen & Joe Golumbia happy 70th birthday those who will Marilyn Barsky & Family Condolences on the loss of Alan Barsky Colleen & Joe Golumbia Grace Goluboff Get well wishes Colleen & Joe Golumbia Pauline Laimon Get well wishes Colleen & Joe Golumbia Ron & Jan Gitlin & Family With sympathy on the loss of your Colleen & Joe Golumbia come after me. Aunt, Anne Gitlin from the Talmud NATHAN & GRACE GOLUBOFF FUND Nadene Avivi With condolences on the loss of your father Steven & Leila Goluboff Steven Goluboff In honour of your receiving the B’nai Brith The Narun Family Gerry Rose Volunteer Award Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of Clarice Buckwold The Goluboff Family Mel Bernbaum In memory of Farnces Bernbaum The Goluboff Family

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ELAINE & SHERWOOD SHARFE CANTORIAL FUND Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of Clarice Buckwold Elaine & Sherry Sharfe Nadene Avivi In memory of your father, Jack Bermack Elaine & Sherry Sharfe Steven Goluboff In honour of your receiving the B’nai Brith Elaine & Sherry Sharfe Gerry Rose Volunteer Award Mel Bernbaum In memory of your mother, Frances Bernbaum Elaine & Sherry Sharfe Your contribution, sent to: Rabbi Roger Pavey In honour of your 70th birthday Elaine & Sherry Sharfe Saskatoon Jewish Foundation SEYMOUR BUCKWOLD CULTURAL FUND Congregation Agudas Israel, Linda & Arnie Shaw Thank you for your hospitality Glady Rose 715 McKinnon Avenue, Saskatoon Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of your mother, Clarice Buckwold Glady Rose & Family S7H 2G2 will be gratefully received and SID & CLARICE BUCKWOLD FUND faithfully applied. Linda Shaw & the Silver Spoon Dinner Organizing Committee The Narun Family In honour of your organizing an amazing Silver Spoon Dinner Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of Clarice Buckwold Leona Wasserman Linda Shaw In memory of Clarice Buckwold Barry Singer Linda & Arnie Shaw & Family In memory of Clarice Buckwold Karl Germek From Perth... from page 2 uniform and speaking in Hebrew about his visit there in the near future. When we were opportunity to be back again and spend the army service. From time to time we enjoy shlichim in Saskatoon many years ago June, high holidays with you. speaking to Heather Fenyes and Elaine Elaine and the Gumprich family were almost Sharfe and get some updates from June who the only people who went to visit Israel Please stay in contact doesn’t give up in finding our email address. every so often. Now it sounds that more With love, Also, we get some messages through and more members of the community are Noa, Nattan, Keren-or and Keshet Recht facebook from different people from the going to visit Israel and it becomes an Shlichim in Perth, Australi community. We will be happy to get more important part of your Jewish life. [email protected] messages and keep in contact with many of As we said before Saskatoon was an 134 Howes Cr., Dianella 6059 you. 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Editorial... from page 3 one by Dr. Louis Horlick, who will chronicle of this cultural cornucopia of music, history, and Country Club on Sunday August 16th. I the pearls gleaned from over a decade of culture and food. Our Jewish Pavilion, would personally like to thank B’nai Brith Rabbi Roger Pavey’s Lunch and Learn always popular will require as much and the community for honouring me with meetings and another more mundane volunteer support as possible. Call Ari Aviv, the Gerry Rose Volunteer Award. I am only column and that is From Our Congregants David Kaplan or June Avivi and offer your one of many who keep this tiny Jewish Kitchens, an opportunity for our members time. The major sporting event for the community alive and well. I wish everyone to share their most special culinary delights. summer is the Annual Joe Rosenberg a summer of relaxation and rejuvenation. The major event of the summer in the Memorial Golf Tournament. If you don’t golf community is Folk Fest, the 30th anniversary join everyone for dinner at Riverside Golf

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I know I always rave about the success well. Another new feature was the popular marathons. How wonderful to be able to of our annual Silver Spoon Dinners, but this Areva-sponsored “Mocktail” Bar- tasty recognize such an amazing volunteer! year I find that I must use every superlative non-alcoholic fancy drinks. Our Air Canada I know. This was by far our best Silver Balloon sales were huge and the 50/50 raffle It is remarkable that we continue to pull Spoon... ever. Our attendance was a record- was gigantic. When all the bills are paid, we off Saskatoon’s Premiere Ladies’ Night Out breaking 1135 women! Our prizes and Silent expect to raise a record amount for our four at this high level of excellence and strong Auction were outstanding- we gave away charities: Congregation Agudas Israel, attendance, knowing how small our 75 door prize packages and still had over Saskatoon Hadassah-WIZO, Interval House committee has become. This was the 17th 105 items to bid on in the Silent Auction. and The Crisis Nursery. Silver Spoon that I chaired and I am grateful The glamorous decor, delicious dinner (and sensational dessert) and amazing pampering touches all added up to make it an elegant, first-class gala to wow the women. The highlight, of course, was our speaker, Rick Mercer, who showed himself to be the ideal entertainer for our type of crowd. Talking about his “Life in Television”, Rick was funny, witty, eloquent, insightful, interesting, as well as a good sport (and rather cute.) Interspersed with his rapid-fire speaking, he used our giant screens to show hilarious examples of some of his Once again C95’s Shauna Foster did a to the help from my co-chairs, Mary interviews and high jinks. He kept the wonderful job as our MC. She is adorable Cameron and Leona Wasserman. Many audience in stitches for over an hour and a and professional at the same time. She thanks to the Committee Chairs: Jan Gitlin half. smoothly led us through a feature-packed (Speaker & Publicity), Wendy Ditlove This was the 19th annual Silver Spoon evening: the presentations to Interval House (Tickets) Shannon Waldman (Silent Dinner, held Monday, May 4th, 2009 at TCU and The Crisis Nursery, the Air Canada Auction) Marsha Scharfstein (Treasurer), Place, Grand Salon. Our formula of featuring ‘North American Trip for Two’ Balloon Pop June Avivi (Sterling Award Selection), Aviva a popular celebrity speaker, an elegant (Winner: Jenn Bolld), and the 50/50 ticket Zack (Decorations), Janet Erikson (Lottery venue, amazing prizes and Silent Auction, draw. (Jill Sled won $5841.00!) Of course, Licencing), David & Susan Katzman and all-inclusive fine-dining experience, another highlight was the presentation by (Liquor), my family, Arnie, Rebecca, Steven, continues to guarantee success and great CTV News Anchor Chantel Huber of the Robin & Bryce who all helped ensure my fun. (The free-flowing liquor helps too.) KFC Sterling Award for Volunteerism which was success with this event. I sure appreciate was the welcome wine sponsor for the awarded to Sharon Elder. Sharon is a the great help we had from the sponsors evening, and the bars were very busy. remarkable woman who has been working and from all our hard-working volunteers. (That’s an understatement.) Our space for ten years with the Rainbow Coalition’s Thank you all. demands to accommodate the record Cloth for Kids program where volunteers See you next year for our 20th!!! attendance and larger-than-ever Silent sew clothes and blankets for schools and Auction forced us to be really innovative families who have lost their possessions. this year. For the first time, we held the She works with Meals on Wheels delivering Champagne Reception on the main floor in meals to shut-ins, Habitat for Humanity and the Regal Room and it seemed to work very the Arthritis Society by participating in

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