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Israeli songs concert page 9 ottawajewishbulletin.com bulletinapril 22, 2013 volume 77, no. 13 iyar 12, 5773 Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd. • 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9 • Publisher: Andrea Freedman • Editor: Michael Regenstreif $2.00 Cotler: Plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries a grave injustice By Michael Regenstreif Mount-Royal, is a former minister of justice and at- There has been no justice for – and no attention torney general of . He has been an interna- paid to – the approximately 850,000 Jewish refugees tionally acclaimed human rights lawyer for many forced out of Arab countries in the Middle East in the decades and was a professor of law at McGill Uni- wake of the creation of the State of , according versity for more than 25 years before entering Parlia- to MP Irwin Cotler. The number of Jewish refugees is ment in 1999. similar to the number of Palestinian refugees. The different approaches to Jewish and Palestin- However, while the Palestinian refugees have ian refugees, Cotler pointed out, was rooted in the been left to languish over the past 65 years, the Jew- Arab rejection of the 1947 United Nations (UN) par- ish refugees from Arab countries were absorbed by tition plan to create two states for two peoples. Israel. “While Jewish leaders accepted the UN resolution Cotler spoke about the issue of Jewish refugees, at the time, Arab and Palestinian leaders did not and, and efforts to redress the injustices to them, at the an- by their own acknowledgment, declared war on the nual Passover lunch held by the Ottawa Chapter of nascent Jewish state while targeting Jewish nationals Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University in part- living in their respective countries,” Cotler said. nership with the Agudath Israel Adult Education The state-sanctioned repression and persecution of Committee. A capacity audience of more than 200 in Arab countries, Cotler said, included Nurem- MP Irwin Cotler speaks about Jewish refugees from Arab lands, filled the Agudath Israel auditorium on March 28. berg-like laws resulting in disenfranchisement, March 28, at the CFHU Passover Lunch at Agudath Israel. Cotler, the Liberal MP for the riding of (Continued on page 2) (Photo: Sylvia Klein) Hava Nagila (The Movie) chronicles song’s journey from shtetl to cliché By Chavie Lieber Grossman addresses in her new (JTA) – You’re at a wedding or film, Hava Nagila (The Movie). bar mitzvah, mingling at the bar or The film, three years in the making, catching up with a distant relative, explores the phenomenon behind when you hear it – the opening the iconic folksong and seeks to ex- notes of a familiar tune that, as if by plain why the melody has been so some invisible force, carries you beloved over the years. and other guests to the dance floor Hava Nagila (The Movie) will for the rousing dance circle ritual. be screened, Monday, May 6, 7:30 Does “Hava Nagila” work this pm, at the Soloway Jewish Com- kind of magic because it was hand- munity Centre. Admission is ed down at Sinai and thus encoded $10.00 in the Jewish DNA? Or is it a tale “When I first started doing re- from the European shtetl, albeit one search for the film, people thought with a timeless message and an ir- I was crazy, and I was worried I repressible melody? wouldn’t find anything substantial It is these questions that Roberta (Continued on page 2) Wedding from Hava Nagila (The Movie).

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Had the Arabs accepted parti- tion, Cotler said, “there would have been no refugees and none of the [refugees’] pain and suffering A full house of more than 200 listens to Irwin Cotler at the CFHU Passover Lunch. (Photo: Sylvia Klein) over the past 65 years.” Cotler said it was “revisionist” The plight of the Jewish 29, the anniversary of the passage “It is a truth that must now be it,” said Cotler, as he ended his history that Palestinian refugees refugees, said Cotler, has been ex- of the 1947 partition resolution, it affirmed, acknowledged and acted speech, “where there is no remem- were the only “victim population” punged from the Middle East nar- continues to ignore the plight of upon in the interest of justice and brance, there is no truth. Where and that “Israel was responsible rative over the past 65 years, mak- the Jewish refugees which in- history,” he said, adding that, there is no truth, there will be no for the Palestinian nakba, the cat- ing it “prejudicial to authentic rec- dulges and encourages the Middle since 1948, there have been more justice. Where there is no justice, astrophe, of 1948.” The Jewish onciliation and peace.” East revisionism. than 170 UN resolutions about the there will be no reconciliation. refugees from Arab countries ex- Cotler pointed out that, while For too long, Cotler said, the plight of Palestinian refugees and And, where there is no reconcilia- perienced “a forgotten exodus – the UN holds an annual Interna- truth about the Jewish refugees not one even making reference to tion, there will be no authentic though not forgotten by those who tional Day of Solidarity with the has been known only to the vic- Jewish refugees. peace to which we all aspire for experienced it.” Palestinian People on November tims and their families. “Let there be no mistake about and pray.” Hava Nagila (The Movie) to be shown at SJCC on May 6 (Continued from page 1) mance in the floor exercise at the London enough,” Grossman told JTA. “But what I Games. And though the Wall Street Journal really found was that this song is a porthole noted that some see it as cliché and avoid into 200 years of Judaism’s culture and spir- having it played at their affairs (“At Some ituality.” Happy Events, ‘Hava Nagila’ Isn’t Invited, Grossman’s inspiration for the film came July 29, 2012) – Grossman refers to these from memories of dancing to the song at fam- folks as “Hava haters” – it may be the most ily affairs. A product of what she calls a “reli- popular Jewish song on the planet. giously assimilated but culturally affiliated” In the film, which includes a hora dancing background, Grossman said twirling with tutorial, Grossman journeys to Sadagora as family members while “Hava Nagila” blared well as other obscure places where the song in the background was a tribal moment with hit. The film notes how popular “Hava Nagi- spiritual resonance. Part of a generation la” became with non-Jewish music lovers and raised on the 1971 film adaption of Fiddler features musicians such as , on the Roof, she knew the song cold, but un- Lena Horne, Cuban-American salsa per- derstood little about its origins. former Celia Cruz and pop singer Connie Turns out, it doesn’t go back nearly as far Francis. as Sinai. The song was first sung as a Cha- Grossman skillfully portrays “Hava Nag- sidic niggun, or wordless melody, in the court ila” as a symbol of North American Jewish of the Ruzhiner rebbe, Israel Friedman, who identity and postulates that future genera- lived in the Ukrainian town of Sadagora in Hava Nagila (The Movie) director Roberta Grossman. tions will continue to see the song as iconic the 18th century. (Photo: Robert Zuckerman) – with or without the eye rolls. Through the A Jewish shtetl in the Pale of Settlement, new variation at a concert. “Hava Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. film, she seeks to give the song some depth Sadagora was often subjected to pogroms, Nagila,” literally “let us rejoice,” went on to “Israel was a vacuum at that point, with beyond the overplayed ditty at bar mitzvahs. and Chasidic leaders encouraged music as a hit its peak popularity in the 1950s and ‘60s, immigrants from all over who had very little Viewers must decide if the song can still be way to combat the tragedies of everyday life. and became a favourite pop tune for Ameri- in common. They were dealing with their redeemed. When a wave of European immigrants moved can Jews. identity, and the need for music and this song “I believe that Hava has actually accrued a to Israel in the early 1900s, they took their “It’s unclear if Idelsohn really knew the unified them,” he said. great deal of meaning and depth on its long niggun with them, where it later became rep- extent of how far his song would go, but, after Decades later, the same is true. The song is journey from to YouTube,” Grossman resentative of Zionist culture. that concert celebrating the British victory in widely covered – , Ben Folds and said. “Hava’s journey is our journey. By un- In 1915, the prominent musicologist Abra- Palestine, the streets of Jerusalem erupted and Regina Spektor have performed it. Last sum- derstanding where Hava has come from, we ham Zevi Idelsohn adapted the song with He- the song took off,” said Mark Kligman, a pro- mer it was the soundtrack for U.S. Olympian understand where we have come from and brew lyrics. Three years later he unveiled his fessor of Jewish musicology at the Hebrew Ally Raisman’s gold medal-winning perfor- more.” April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 3

Knowledge cial adult education Ottawa Talmud Torah At Talmud Torah, the goal is for stu- sessions, and our new Afternoon School dents to gain a thorough understanding of Family Engagement all aspects of Jewish life and observance, Programs, which are open to Ottawa Talmud Torah afternoon School while maintaining an atmosphere that is re- any families with school-aged (OTTAS) is proud to be Ottawa’s oldest spectful and welcoming to our diverse pop- children, are designed to extend the Jewish school. Building on an 80-year rep- ulation. educational experience beyond the limits utation of excellence and tradition, com- OTTAS rejects conventional limitations of the classroom and build a sense of com- bined with creative and innovative ap- on what is taught in supplemental school, munity. proaches to Jewish learning, OTTAS con- and thus prides itself on pairing the most This year’s programs have included: tinues to be at the forefront of supplemen- complete curriculum outside Jewish day challah baking, Havdalah and skating, a tal Jewish education in Ottawa. school with the highest standards for hir- road trip to the Montreal Matzah Bakery, a While today’s Jewish families have many ing teachers. As a result, OTTAS is a pro- demonstration from a sofer (ritual scribe), factors to consider when choosing where to gram where students genuinely enjoy com- and our annual Talmud Torah Shabbat, send their children to school, Talmud ing to learn, and emerge with a deep which includes a student-led service and Torah’s mission – to provide the strongest knowledge of their heritage. family Friday night dinner. and most comprehensive education possi- It’s this combination of tradition with ble, and to do so at an affordable price – Engagement Fun kneading challah dough at OTTAS innovation, and strong academics with remains constant. OTTAS is a “community Jewish education is not a purely acade- to put our students at the centre of the on- stimulating activity, that makes Talmud school” providing quality Jewish education mic or theoretical pursuit, so a Talmud going story of the Jewish people. Torah a place where our rich heritage be- to students of all Jewish backgrounds and Torah education is designed to prepare our comes relevant to today’s modern world, affiliations, who for a wide variety of rea- students for life as Jewish adults. Our pas- Connection and where students gain a sense of excite- sons, have chosen to look outside the Jew- sionate teachers endeavour to make Ju- Judaism doesn’t occur only in the class- ment and pride in their Jewish identity. ish day school system for their children’s daism come to life, and inspire students to room, and Talmud Torah therefore aims to To learn more about the Ottawa schooling. embrace their role in our living tradition. connect students with each other, with Talmud Torah Afternoon School program, Talmud Torah’s philosophy is based on To that end, traditional instruction is com- their families, and with our Jewish commu- to arrange a visit or to enrol, visit our three interconnected principles: Knowledge, bined with hands-on demonstrations, nity. Parents are encouraged to share in website at www.ottas.ca or contact the of- Engagement, and Connection. experiential learning, use of the arts, etc., their children’s learning by attending spe- fice at 613-722-8827 or [email protected]. Page 4 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 Ottawa Torah Centre to break ground on new facility, May 12 By Pherris Hamilton Rabbi Menachem Mendel of adult educational and so- The move to the new lo- for Ottawa Torah Centre and Dina Blum, OTC has be- cial program offerings, and cation is well underway. The Ottawa Torah Centre come a thriving multi- reaches thousands of addi- OTC started developing and Chabad (OTC) is preparing faceted organization provid- tional students through edu- servicing the site four years to break ground for its new ing innovative programs cational programs in Ot- ago and is currently operat- $4 million facility on a 1.4 throughout the Ottawa re- tawa’s public schools. ing out of a 3,000 square feet acre site in Barrhaven. gion. The new facility, de- temporary modular building Under the direction of OTC began 16 years ago signed by award-winning set up on the location. in the basement of the Blum Barry J. Hobin & Associates “The parking lot, curbs home before quickly moving Architects, will include a and some of the landscaping Red Carpet to a leased storefront. Now, multi-purpose gathering hall are already done, which Floor Fashions OTC is ready to expand with flexible walls to accom- gives us a head start,” said again. modate functions of different the rabbi. Carpet, Hardwood, “Our vision was to create sizes, alongside classrooms According to Rabbi Laminate, Vinyl and Ceramic a place of warmth and accep- and meeting rooms that will Blum, close to $3 million to- FREE ESTIMATES tance that every Jew can call be home to the Hebrew ward the project has already home and explore their Jew- school, extracurricular class- been raised, building permit Berber Carpet ish identity and heritage at es and adult seminars. There applications have been sub- Installed with pad their own pace,” said Rabbi will also be offices and a li- mitted to the City of Ottawa, From Blum. brary. contractors are being chosen, P. S . 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PJ Library Kindergarten teacher Ann-Lynn Rapoport reads a PJ Library Passover book to captivated children at a PJ Library event, March 17, hosted by the Ottawa Jew- ish Community School.

Letters welcome Letters to the Editor are welcome if they are brief, signed, timely and of interest to our readership. The Bulletin reserves the right to refuse, edit or condense letters. The Mailbag column will be published as space permits. Send your letters to Michael Regenstreif, Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1R9; or by e-mail to [email protected]. April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 5 Talking with Ottawa Jewish community leaders Barbara Farber’s ‘exemplary commitment to education, industry and community service’ By Benita Siemiatycki her skills to many secular organizations. She her professional and community work over Editor’s note: Throughout 2013, the Ot- has sat on many boards including the the years, while also raising two sons. tawa Jewish Bulletin is speaking with a num- Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation, Barbara cites two main challenges facing ber of longtime community leaders about the Algonquin College Foundation, the Uni- Ottawa’s Jewish community. The first is apa- some of their leadership accomplishments versity of Ottawa Heart Institute, the Ottawa thy. She finds people are happy when the and about challenges the community faces Regional Cancer Centre, the Ottawa Interna- community is running well and facilities are now and will face in the future. tional Airport Authority and the Ottawa Po- there when needed. But it’s harder to find vol- Throughout years of working under her lice Services. And that’s just the tip of the ice- unteers willing to give of their expertise, time grandfather, Harry Leikin, Barbara Farber berg. and energy to keep the community running took on leadership roles in business, as well Now president of the Leikin Group, the well. as in Jewish and secular organizations that and property and “People want to travel and play hard and conveyed the community values he instilled asset management firm founded by her grand- relax fully,” she lamented. in her. But there is one achievement she can father, Barbara has been the recipient of sev- The second is dwindling enrolment in truly call her own: being named the first fe- eral awards presented by the Jewish commu- Jewish education. male president of Agudath Israel Congrega- nity for her volunteerism and leadership. “Without proper Jewish educational facili- tion in 1990. It followed 20 years of being These include the Freiman Family Young ties, the community will not have the ability part of the shul’s sisterhood, taking on its Leadership Award in 1988 and the Gilbert to maintain itself to continue into the future. presidency and moving up the ranks of the Greenberg Distinguished Service Award, the The schools build community leaders and board of directors. highest award the Ottawa Jewish community Jewish identity.” As a child, Barbara watched her grandpar- Barbara Farber bestows on an individual for exceptional ser- While Ottawa’s Jewish community has ents and parents devote many hours to the time in the community. vice over many years, in 2005. thrived from an influx of professionals from shul and sensed that volunteerism was the As president of the Vaad, Barbara joined Barbara has also received awards in the other provinces in recent decades, the native norm. the board of United Israel Appeal (UIA) Fed- community-at-large, including an honorary Ottawan says we still have an attractive, “I just thought that’s what you did,” she erations Canada. As is her way, she worked degree from Algonquin College in 2009 rec- small community feel here. And, with the explained. her way up the leadership ladder, becoming ognizing her “exemplary commitment to edu- election last fall of a Parti Québécois govern- Working in a family business gave Bar- president in 2007. With that came the respon- cation, industry and community service.” ment, Barbara feels Ottawa may experience bara flexibility to attend to the many meetings sibility of representing Canada on the world Barbara credits her husband, Len, for pro- another wave of Jewish migration from Que- and obligations that came with leadership Jewish stage, something she did proudly. viding the support necessary to carry out all bec, which will benefit the community. roles. As president of a synagogue, Barbara Barbara was also vice-chair of the Cana- was thrust into the Jewish Community Coun- da-Israel Committee from 2004 to 2008, cil of Ottawa/Vaad Ha’Ir – now the Jewish where she witnessed the power of Jews and Notice of Federation of Ottawa. She held numerous ex- non-Jews working together. ecutive positions, including the presidency “We learned that we had to build bridges Annual from 1997 to 1999. with the community-at-large. It made a lot of Those were the best two years anyone sense. If Jews can be helpful in the general could have been president, she said. The community – for anyone who had precon- General groundbreaking and completion of the ceived ideas about what Jews were or weren’t Soloway Jewish Centre and Hillel Lodge took – if we were seen as being part of a larger Meeting place on the new Jewish Community Campus community it could be beneficial.” during her term, making it a very exciting That belief has motivated Barbara to lend The Jewish Federation Your Life. Family. Community of Ottawa will hold its At Kelly Funeral Home Carling Chapel, we provide 79th Annual General Meeting the guidance and services you need while on Wednesday honouring your faith and traditions. June 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm To learn more, call Toohey Brown in the Social Hall 613-828-2313 of the Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building. Kelly Funeral Home The entire Jewish community Carling Chapel by Arbor Memorial of Ottawa is invited to attend. 2313 Carling Avenue, Ottawa For more information contact Rachel Abenhaim kellyfh.ca • 613-828-2313 613-798-4696, ext 236 or [email protected] Arbor Memorial Inc. Page 6 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 Emerging Generation Division is off to ‘an amazing start!’ The Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s in the number of canvassers, potential 2013 Annual Campaign Kickoff this past Federation canvassers and donors within the September marked the official debut of Emerging Generation Division. We are the Emerging Generation Division – a already busy planning our rapidly expand- new campaign division for Ottawa’s Report ing team of canvassers for next year and graduate students and young profession- we’re thrilled to see the enthusiasm within als. This emerging generation and the vital Maya Ashalomov and Dan Shugar our age demographic to get more in- role it plays in our community’s future is volved. The team is looking forward to our passion. Emerging Generation attending the canvasser training session The main goal of the division is to during the summer. This training is a great get the word out to young professionals the living conditions of underprivileged events,” says Samantha Banks, director way for our new canvassers to learn the and students about the programs and op- youth in Israel’s northern commu- of Initiatives for the Emerging Genera- ropes and get advice from experienced portunities available for them within the nities. tion. canvassers. Federation. This is not an easy feat, as Awareness of the new division was “I believe young adults have benefited This year’s annual telethon will include many of us have not previously been in- raised through many successful events, from an array of networking and social an evening for the Emerging Generation. volved in the Jewish community. including Bijoux Affair, a classy evening initiatives and now realize that there are Last year was a vibrant success! The can- These programs include the new at True Bijoux, and the openOttawa Road ample opportunities for them to give vassers really enjoyed having an opportu- Social Innovation Micro-Grant Fund, Hockey Tournament, which raised money back to the community, through volun- nity to give their time to help make the which allocates money to start-ups and for Emerging Generation programs. A teerism and donating to the Annual Cam- campaign a success. Everyone involved entrepreneurs within the local community; terrific Shabbat dinner hosted at Shopify paign.” sees the benefits of volunteering and giv- the Young Women’s Leadership Council, succeeded in bringing out many new In our inaugural year, we had more ing back to the community. which empowers and develops leadership members of the Emerging Generation. It than 15 canvassers involved in the 2013 We are dedicated to the continual suc- skills for aspiring young women; jnet, was a great opportunity to develop aware- Annual Campaign and raised more than cess of the Emerging Generation Division which creates unique social experiences ness of this exciting new $9,500. An amazing start! We can’t wait within the Federation’s Annual Campaign. that are fun and engaging; and the annual initiative. to see what the 2014 Campaign holds in We intend to remain actively involved in Social Action Mission, which sends “The Emerging Generation Division store for us. Ottawa’s Jewish community and look for- young professionals to Israel to embark has set a solid precedent in Ottawa for This year’s canvasser appreciation ward to another successful year of build- on a volunteer project that helps improve throwing engaging and innovative evening brought out an incredible increase ing the new division. Lessons and reflections on a broken arm It is no secret that I broke my arm in Jan- for breaks, and I met lots of people who had about what we eat and how much of it. It is uary. Actually, I half-kiddingly observe to From the either just recovered from theirs or were in also true about avoiding dangerous activi- those who use those words that I actually did the recovery stage. When you know what ties. Mine was a break in the midst of walk- not go out and break my arm. The ground pulpit they went through, you can almost feel their ing, but probably I was not careful enough did it. pain. I have a number of friends who had when walking on the snow. Because of the I wasn’t playing hockey or skiing. Truth Rabbi Reuven similar breaks, and only now do I fully ap- break, I now fully appreciate every move- be told, I was on my way to shul on a Shab- Bulka preciate the agony they suffered. ment of the arm – up, down, to the side, to bat morning and fell victim to white ice – ice Machzikei Hadas Appreciate your health – It is common- the back – that are part of normal life, but a underneath innocent looking powder-like place for us to take our health for granted. major hurdle when life is not normal. snow. Why it happened on the way to shul, wish. But, no matter how bad it was, I could We often do things thinking we will be In fact, sometimes a break can lead to be- and on a Shabbat morning, I still have not still do things better with my broken left, spared the consequences. But health is a coming more whole than before, more appre- figured out. But, along the long, somewhat like writing, than with my unbroken right. great gift, and the greatest contribution we ciative of every nuance of life. Waking up painful road to recovery, still ongoing, I did The one challenge I could not meet was can all make to the health care challenges every morning and saying Modeh Anee, learn a number of hopefully useful things putting on tefillin. In the first week after the we face is to take care of ourselves – not just thanking God for being alive, is a great way that I share with you. break, it was impossible to manipulate the better, but meticulously. This is true not only to start any day. Health care – Contrary to the impression tefillin properly. I needed help, and received you may get from the media, the system ac- it from kindhearted congregants, all of tually works. From the moment I was in the whom were eager to help. emergency room, it was clear that a good Help – This leads to the next interesting system was in place. Even more important, lesson. Aside from the many well-wishers, the people in the system were, and continue there were so many who offered to help. As to be, universally nice, attentive and caring. I grateful as I continue to be, I was somewhat saw this in all the people being treated. I unkind in declining help, even with little know we have issues, including wait times, things like putting a fallen-off-the shoulder but that should not obscure the more defin- jacket back in place. When it was absolutely Owned by The Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd., 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9. ing reality of the system. necessary, as with tefillin, I took it, even Tel: (613) 798-4696. Fax: (613) 798-4730. Email: [email protected]. Published 19 times a year. Waiting – When waiting to be called, es- welcomed it. 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This was a bad year April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 7 The former heads of speak in important Israeli film MP Irwin Cotler made the point dur- policies have forced all of Israel’s gov- ly, with Leibowitz’s prediction. Shalom, ing his March 28 speech at the Canadian ernments, whether led by left- or right- the earliest to serve as head of Shin Bet, Friends of the Hebrew University Editor leaning prime ministers, to govern in a said, perhaps even more sadly, that the Passover lunch (see story on pages 1 and virtually permanent state of crisis man- occupation had made Israel “cruel.” 2) that, had the and sur- agement – a situation that has not served The commitment to Israel of these rounding Arab countries accepted the Michael the country well. former Shin Bet directors – three of United Nations partition resolution of The Shin Bet directors are surprisingly whom later served in the Knesset and 1947, all of the problems of refugees – Regenstreif candid and open, even when talking cabinet (Peri, elected this year under the both Arab refugees from Israel and an al- about some of their most catastrophic Yesh Atid banner is now minister of sci- most identical number of Jewish refugees such as the assassination of prime minis- failures, such as failing to prevent the as- ence and technology) – is beyond ques- from Arab countries – would have been ter by Yigal Amir, a right- sassination of Rabin or the summary exe- tion. avoided. There would have been two wing Jewish extremist intent on stopping cution in 1984 of two captured Palestin- Whether they challenge your own states for two people, avoiding subse- the peace process. ian terrorists, an event for which Shalom views, or reinforce them, or some quent wars, and all of the disputes over Each of these Shin Bet directors – eventually lost his job and for which he combination of both, their voices, territory and settlements that grew out of Avraham Shalom (1981-1986), Yaakov was held in disdain by at least one of his forged with a level of experience we the Six Day War of 1967, and persist to Peri (1988-1994), Carmi Gillon (1995- successors, or when discussing the “col- will never have, are important to listen this day. 1996), (1996-2000), Avi lateral damage” of innocent people being to and understand. The importance of Cotler’s point hit Dichter (2000-2005) and killed when terrorist leaders have been And although they seem disillusioned home earlier this month while I watched (2005-2011) – answered directly to the targeted for assassination. with the prospect of actually achieving The Gatekeepers, one of the two Israeli Israeli prime minister of the day. Almost Near the end of the film, The Gate- peace, their stories and observations films nominated for an Oscar this past by definition, these are hardened, unsen- keepers director Dror Moreh, who con- make its pursuit seem all the more vital. year in the feature documentary category, timental men who needed to be unafraid ducted the interviews off-screen, asks The Gatekeepers is a very important during its week-long Ottawa run at the of making extremely difficult life-and- about the prediction made by Israeli film. Hopefully, there will be more op- Bytowne Cinema. The film is a series of death decisions, which often had far- philosopher Yeshayahu Leibowitz, not portunities to see it. interviews – interspersed with archival reaching consequences. long after the Six Day War, that attempt- footage – with the six living former Watching the film, it becomes increas- ing to govern the Palestinians would turn Yom Ha’Atzmaut coverage heads of Shin Bet, Israel’s internal secu- ingly obvious the Shin Bet directors Israel into a “Shin Bet state”; a predic- Although you’re reading this issue of rity service. These are the directors who share a consensus that the policies of oc- tion for which Leibowitz, who died at the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin a few days ran Shin Bet for all but two of the years cupation and Jewish settlements followed age 91 in 1994, was reviled by many in after Yom Ha’Atzmaut, we actually went between 1981 and 2011, charged with by Israel since 1967 have been a failure Israel. to press a few days before. So, watch for keeping Israel safe from Palestinian ter- and a threat to Israel’s long-term survival Diskin, the most recent of the Shin our coverage of Yom Ha’Atzmaut cele- rorists and from internal terror threats, as a Jewish and democratic state. These Bet directors, agreed sadly but absolute- brations in the May 6 edition. Will Ottawa see a major synagogue merger? A year ago, I wrote about the chal- harder to come by today. Spending those other way of questioning the logic of the lenges facing many of our synagogues. A millions well is the only responsible thing multimillion-dollar investment required to year later, there are deadlines pending – to do. build another Conservative synagogue. real deadlines that will force decisions There is no question that the proceeds Talk about oversimplification. Beth from one and possibly two of our syna- of the sale of Congregation Beth Shalom Shalom is about to be sold. Agudath Israel gogues. Jason and the adjoining building, which used to is in need of a facelift. Can you imagine A year ago, there was a hypothetical Moscovitz be the Jewish Community Centre, belong what could possibly be done with the pro- question put forward to a hypothetical sit- to the congregation. That undisputed fact ceeds of a sale put towards revamping and uation. It went like this: after the sale of is the result of a legal agreement that fol- expanding an already existing synagogue Congregation Beth Shalom’s building was whose identity would swallow the other. lowed the community centre’s move to the rather than starting from scratch? finalized, and if the congregation decides These are not easy issues. In an ideal new Jewish Community Campus in 1998. However, building a new building for to build a new synagogue on the Jewish world, merging would not be considered. At the time, Jewish community leadership, both synagogues should not be arbitrarily Community Campus, did Ottawa really But, in the real world, there are matters of perhaps short-sightedly, believed the prop- ruled out. Should there be a merger, feasi- and truly need two Conservative syna- economic viability and responsibility. Beth erty on Chapel Street was more of a main- bility studies would obviously be done to gogues five minutes from each other? Un- Shalom itself resulted from several syna- tenance headache than a potential $20 mil- determine what would be most beneficial derlying that question was the premise that gogues coming together in 1956, when the lion property. and economical in the long term. it would be hard to justify the many mil- Chapel Street shul first opened. Congregation Beth Shalom could build Another possible reason for merging is lions of dollars to build a brand new Beth This winter, the property on Chapel was a spanking new multimillion-dollar syna- having a home for Beth Shalom congre- Shalom considering its aging demographic conditionally sold and it is expected Beth gogue on the Jewish Community Campus gants after next winter’s departure. It is as well as its revenue challenges. Shalom will begin to vacate the building and, no doubt, the building could be put to daunting to think of holding the congrega- To its credit, last year, the leaderships as soon as December 31. The price, as beneficial community use. But, ironically, tion together in a temporary location while of Beth Shalom and Agudath Israel estab- communicated to the membership, is $15 that new synagogue would be right next a new building is being planned and built. lished a task force to study the possibility million with the possibility of its climbing door to other Jewish organizations that cry Not impossible, but difficult for the few of a merger – but they couldn’t come to an over $20 million, depending on possible out for financial help. The argument re- years it could take. agreement. There are no longer official zoning changes. mains the same. Can it be considered the The next few months will decide many talks underway and it is not publicly As this debate enters the crunch period, best way to spend the millions required of these outstanding questions. I know and known whether there are unofficial talks it will be interesting to see the outcome at when there is another Conservative syna- respect many of the people who have lead- taking place. a time when our Jewish community, like gogue a stone’s throw away? ership roles at both synagogues and I The merger talks were said to be friend- Jewish communities worldwide, are strug- On any given Shabbat, Agudath Israel know there are many points of view – in- ly, but difficult. The two congregations gling to maintain their Jewish schools, and Beth Shalom have several hundred cluding those who believe Beth Shalom represented different approaches, different homes for Jewish seniors, and services for empty seats between them. That, admitted- should find a smaller home downtown. cultures, different ways of seeing things, disabled and underprivileged Jewish peo- ly, is an oversimplification for making an I have every confidence the leadership and each, apparently, had huge fears about ple. Millions of dollars are harder and argument for merger. But maybe it’s an- welcomes the views of others. Page 8 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013

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Advertorial JEWISH Sharon Azrieli Perez to perform NATIONAL early Israeli songs at SJCC concert FUND By Maxine Miska her extensive operatic experi- More than trees Soloway JCC ence and knowledge of Jewish Oliver Javanpour In celebrating Israel’s 65th and Israeli musical repertoires 613.798.2411 • [email protected] President birthday, we can still invoke the and traditions together in a per- living memory of those who ex- formance that highlights the de- Where do JNF trees go when people need space? perienced the creation of the velopment of Israeli musical If JNF has learned anything from years of planting trees State of Israel. culture. Noted music critic and in Israel, it is that planting a tree is hard work. As Israel This was the inspiration for scholar of the music of the grows and prospers, JNF is learning that you also need Sara Vered, who fought in the Holocaust Jean-Jacques Van space to protect trees from growth in Israel’s thriving com- War of Independence, to pro- Vlasselaer will provide histori- munities. Fortunately, Israel has a forest commissioner duce a concert of Israeli songs cal commentary. who, among other things, oversees the management of from that era, and, on April 28 at Israel at 65: Voice of a People forests that is carried out by JNF on behalf of the govern- the Soloway Jewish Community is sponsored by the Vered Israel ment. The forest commissioner is appointed by the minis- Centre (SJCC), internationally Cultural and Educational Pro- ter of agriculture to oversee the application of the Forest known soprano Sharon Azrieli gram and will be held Sunday, Ordinance and the Protected Trees Order. The forest com- Perez will perform Israel at 65: April 28, 7:30 pm, at the SJCC. missioner has power over trees within forests and outside Voice of a People, a musical Tickets are $10 and available at forests. This includes which trees stay or move. portrait of songs from Israel’s the front desk. For more infor- A article from October 22, 2010 noted Israel early years. Fittingly, Azrieli mation, contact Penni Namer at Galon, the commissioner, spends most of his time with Perez’s father, architect and de- [email protected] or 613- trees and little time in the office, but “when he is there, he’s Israeli-Canadian opera singer Sharon Azrieli veloper David Azrieli, also 798-9818, ext. 243. Perez will perform Israeli songs, April 28. busy turning down appeals from developers and contrac- fought in the 1948 war. tors to chop down trees planted centuries ago in open The pioneers in Israel not spaces that are now booming real-estate locations.” This is only had to create fertile land the double-edged sword of prosperity for JNF. As we work from desert and stony slopes, to make Israel more livable, we find more people living they also had to create a there and communities growing along with the trees. modern language and a na- Moving 200 tons of JNF trees tional culture. The Jewish to save the older growth forests in Israel National Fund came up with Moving trees is an alternative to simply forbidding peo- the novel idea of writing ple to cut them down. With a new railroad being built be- songs in modern Hebrew set tween Haifa and Bet Shean, the Israel National Roads Com- to traditional folk melodies pany and JNF are working together to move a couple of and disseminating them on hundred trees to make room for the railway. Some trees will postcards. The aim of the have to be cut down, but some will be moved. They will not JNF postcard project was to be moved far – train passengers will still be able to see them have the entire country learn from their seats. Even for that short distance, moving the the same songs and sing to- 200 tons that large trees and their soil might weigh is a big gether. Temple Israel job, which takes time to plan. The roots of each tree are sur- Musicologist Hans rounded by a trench and covered with a special metal net- Nathan heard about the pro- An egalitarian Reform congregation ting and coil to ensure the roots can be moved safely. ject and sent these postcards Where 21st Century Jewish Souls Journey Together It is this kind of care that keeps trees – which may be to famous Jewish composers tens or hundreds of years old – growing alongside the other including Kurt Weill and Tuesdays: Tanach study with Shlomo Feldberg, 7:30 pm necessities of growing populations. This kind of care and Aaron Copland. Perhaps in ingenuity also reassures me the trees we plant now will in- response to the experience of Wednesdays at noon: Talmud study with Rabbi Garten. deed nurture generations to come. the Holocaust, or their pride New participants are always welcome. in the Zionist enterprise, Volunteer in Israel with JNF-KKL they were eager to partici- Thursdays: Minyan on second and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 am. Do you like to plant trees? Bike? Hike? There are many pate in the fledgling culture, volunteer opportunities with JNF-KKL. Why not combine and transformed simple Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm. your interest in the environment and love of Israel in one melodies into classical great experience. arrangements. Azrieli Perez Fridays: “Bring your own dinner” following service, second Friday will perform several of these of the month, 7:00 pm. Leave a legacy in Israel songs. Consider a donation to one of many JNF projects in de- The Montreal-based Is- Saturdays: Torah study with Rabbi Garten, 9:00 am. velopment. One of JNF Canada’s projects is the creation of raeli-Canadian opera diva a therapeutic garden at Jerusalem’s Ilanot School for chil- graduated from the Julliard Rabbi Steven H. Garten, Spiritual Leader dren aged six to 21 with severe motor and cognitive dis- School of Music in New Barbara Okun, Cantorial Soloist abilities. York City, and, in her doc- For information, please contact Heather Cohen, To learn more, please call our Ottawa JNF office at 613- toral dissertation at the Uni- Executive Director 613-224-1802 #4 798-2411 or send Executive Director Lynda Taller-Wakter For Temple Israel Religious School, please contact Andrea Lobel, versité de Montréal, she ex- an email at [email protected]. Director of Congregational Learning 613-224-3133 plored the influence of Jew- Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm ish musical themes in the op- On a daily basis you can plant Saturday Shabbat Services, 10:15 am trees for all occasions. An at- eras of Giuseppe Verdi. She tractive card is sent to the recip- has also served as chazzan at 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 ient. To order, call the JNF office Temple Emanu-El-Beth Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 (613.798.2411). Sholom in Montreal. www.templeisraelottawa.com Azrieli Perez will bring Page 10 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 Tamir participants celebrate Passover at third seder By Katherine Carter whole experience! Especially watching Tamir Tamir participants fully engaged, eagerly More than 50 Tamir participants, along waiting to be called on by Daniel to partic- with family members, and the Tamir board ipate. Daniel is just a great leader and ani- and staff, gathered together at Congregation mator.” Beth Shalom, March 28, to celebrate Karen Parent, Tamir participant Debby Passover at Tamir’s annual third seder. Applebaum’s sister, has attended the third Calling All Jeopardy Wannabes! The evening began with Cantor Daniel seder for the past two years. She welcomed Benlolo inviting all to join him in song, and the opportunity to spend time with Debby TRIVIA NIGHT: a fundraiser a welcome from Rabbi Scott Rosenberg of “and her Tamir family and friends” and said sponsored by AJA 50+ Beth Shalom. it was touching to see the joyous smile that Lee Waxman, a participant in Tamir’s illuminated her face. Test your knowledge, have a few laughs, Supported Independent Living Program, “The evening was a reflection of song, was a delightful ambassador, welcoming great company and good food that brought feast on snacks and desserts, special guests Rabbi Barry Schlesinger and back fond memories of celebrating Pesach and do a good deed, all for $25 per person his wife Shira, and telling the story of the with my family in my younger years. Words second cup. cannot express how much I have enjoyed Fabulous Desserts, Prizes, Cash Bar, Silent Auction “I always look forward to the seder. It’s the memorable seders hosted by Tamir,” ALL WELCOME. Topics for everyone so much fun and it’s great to see all my Parent added. Ten Categories of Questions! friends together,” Lee said. “The whole concept [of the third seder] After the candles were lit, Edith Garmen and the most important thing for me as a Ju- Get eight friends together to form your own team and Claire Zloten sang (the daic adviser is that we are the vehicle in or come alone and join a team Four Questions) to great applause. which participants are able to practise and Family and board members joining in live a Jewish life” said Cantor Benlolo who Sunday May 26, 7-10 pm, Temple Israel the evening to spend time with their loved has been overseeing Tamir’s third seder for ones is part of the tradition of Tamir’s third the past 12 years. “Around the table we are Register with Flo Morgan at (613) 224-8286 seder. all family and it truly felt that way this For information, email Roz Tabachnick Asked what they enjoy most about the year.” at [email protected] third seder, Richard Zuker, a former board Stay connected with Tamir and ‘like us’ president who drove in from Montreal to at- at facebook.com/tamirfoundation. tend the event, cited “The

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Th e newly established CANADA HOUSE recognizes and honours the warm friendship of Canada towards the city of Jerusalem and her diverse populations, and serves as an expression of appreciation to the Government of Canada, its Ministers and offi cials, under the current leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper We welcome new friends and supporters to be a part of this unique opportunity in our beloved City of Jerusalem.

Toronto Offi ce - Liana Shlien If you wish to do so National Offi ce - Monica Berger [email protected] please contact us: [email protected] jerusalemfoundation.org Toll free: 1-877-484-1289 416-635-5491 Page 12 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 Prominent Israeli ‘security dove’ to speak at Temple Israel, May 8 By Gabriella Goliger 1981 to 1995, he was associ- Canadian Friends ated with the Jaffee Center of Peace Now for Strategic Studies at Tel What are Israel’s biggest Aviv University, ultimately security threats? What is the becoming its director. While new Israeli Knesset likely to at the Jaffee Center, Alpher do about them? How will researched and produced a America weigh in? Is peace a plan for an Israeli-Palestinian pipe dream? territorial settlement. From These are some of the 1995 to 2000, he served as questions prominent Israeli director of the American analyst Yossi Alpher will dis- Jewish Committee’s Is- cuss at a public talk – Tough rael/Middle East Office in Questions, Hard Answers: Jerusalem. He has also co-or- The Changing Face of Israeli Yossi Alpher dinated Track II dialogues Security – on Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 pm, at between and Arabs. Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales Drive. In July 2000, during the Camp David Alpher will be in Ottawa during a three- Summit, Alpher served as special adviser to city tour, co-sponsored by Canadian Friends Israeli prime minister , concen- of Peace Now, which will also bring him to trating on the Israeli-Palestinian peace Montreal and Toronto. The other co-sponsors process. in Ottawa are ARZA Canada, the Zionist With Ghassan Khatib, a former minister of voice of the Canadian Reform Movement, planning in the Palestinian Authority, Alpher and Temple Israel. was co-editor of Bitter Lemons, a long-run- Known as a ‘security dove,’ Alpher has a ning bi-weekly journal on issues of concern long history of favouring a two-state solution to both Israelis and Palestinians. to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a hard- Currently, Alpher writes on security issues nosed, pragmatic perspective. for Haaretz and the Jewish Daily Forward, Alpher served in the Israel Defense among other publications. He also responds Forces as an intelligence officer, followed by to Hard Questions, Tough Answers, a weekly 12 years in the . From 1978 to 1980, Q&A at peacenow.org, the web site of Amer- he was an intelligence analyst on Iran. From icans for Peace Now.

Bargain hunters at the 10th annual Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar, November, 17, 1964. (Photo: UPI Ottawa, courtesy of Ottawa Jewish Archives) Memories of senior CHW members to be documented By Ruth Kahane Goldberg council projects, and campaigns such as the CHW Ottawa Hadassah Bazaar, Youth , A Taste of CHW Ottawa is reaching out to our Ot- Chocolate and Designer Duds. tawa Hadassah-WIZO predecessors to share Segments from all the interviews will be personal stories about the organization. From combined in a video to be unveiled at the May until July, the Memories Project will CHW Ottawa Council opening meeting, Oc- conduct one-on-one video interviews with se- tober 1, at Temple Israel. CHW Ottawa also nior members who created a legacy as they plans to use the video as an educational tool volunteered, took leadership roles, fundraised for younger prospective members. and helped build the organization’s projects For further information, contact Esther for women and children in Israel. Kulik, CHW Ottawa Council president, at Among the gems we hope to discover are 613-726-0637 or Ruth Kahane Goldberg, of personal reminiscences about chapter and the Memories Project, at 613-825-5219. April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 13

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE I.L. PERETZ SCHOOL, HEBREW SCHOOL AND CALGARY JEWISH ACADEMY ARE ALL WARMLY WELCOME! Friday, May 24, 2013 4:30 p.m. WINE AND CHEESE REGISTRATION CALGARY JEWISH ACADEMY GYMNASIUM 6700 Kootenay Street S.W. Start this milestone weekend off with a meet and greet of friends from generations past. All guests of any portion of the weekend are welcome to attend. Information details will be available for the entire weekend as well as special welcome packages for all gala dinner attendees. 6:30 p.m. SHABBAT DINNER IN AN ALUMNI’S HOME Exact location will be provided to you at the time of registration. Sunday, May 26, 2013 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CJA OPEN HOUSE TOURS AND OUTDOOR FAIR CALGARY JEWISH ACADEMY GYMNASIUM 6700 Kootenay Street S.W. cja.ab.ca Remember choir in the music room? 403-253-3992 Or CJA basketball games? This drop-in [email protected] event lets you relive some of your favourite school memories and also experience the CJA as you never have before. Heritage tours, archive rooms, alumni basketball tournament in the gym, children’s games and activities all day long … Mrs. Arlein Chetner will even be teaching choir in the music room! Cocktail Reception 6 p.m. GALA DINNER 7 p.m. Please join us BETH TZEDEC SYNAGOGUE 1325 Glenmore Trail S.W. in a landmark celebration $200 per ticket Please join our honourary chairs, Maurice and Myra Paperny and Sam Switzer of 100 years of Jewish Education for an elegant reception and dinner featuring I.L. Peretz Alumni and Emmy in Calgary. Award Winner, Joel Cohen. Let’s toast to the next 100 years of Jewish Education together and celebrate the century past Sunday, May 26, 2013 with great food, entertainment and fabulous auctions! Page 14 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 Temple Israel Religious School students explore Israel By Paul McKeague ney to a second home. Now I feel For Temple Israel I can tell others about Israel.” Six students from Temple Is- At a school in Bat Yam, near Tel rael Religious School set foot on Aviv, the students spent a morning the land they had studied for so with Grade 5 students preparing many years as they travelled to Is- gift baskets for children in the car- rael with teacher Annette Paquin diac care unit at Wolfson hospital. for an action-packed week during The Temple Israel students then March break. delivered the gift boxes to children A trip to Israel is considered an at the hospital and also distributed important part of the education 20 handmade baby quilts from the program at Temple Israel Reli- Temple Israel Baby Quilt Project gious School, and all senior stu- to families with infants. dents are offered the opportunity. “As much as we can teach The Temple Israel students and about Israel over the years in He- their teacher were joined by five brew school, and as much as we students and a teacher from Holy try to bring an Israeli experience Blossom Temple in Toronto, to the students, there just is no which partnered with Ottawa’s substitution for the opportunity to Reform synagogue on this year’s learn about Israel first hand,” said trip. teacher Paquin. The trip included visits to the “For teens to hear the prayers at Western Wall, Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel, to touch the stones, to Congregation Kol Haneshama in taste the food, to smell the mar- Jerusalem, and an open air Shab- kets, to feel the energy that is the bat morning service on the rooftop Jewish homeland, and to do it with of Beit Shmuel Hostel overlook- their peers is a powerful experi- ing the Old City. (From left) Temple Israel Religious School students David Rodriguez-Garcia, Emma Khazzam, Susan ence.” Angel, Isaac McKeague, Dario Chaiquin and Ben Javinsky in Jerusalem. They floated and mud-bathed Indeed, their years of class- at the Dead Sea, visited Masada, lively discussions about history dence at Independence Hall. McKeague, 15, following his first room lessons came to life and en- rode camels, participated in an ar- and politics. They also remem- “I feel like I have finally expe- trip to Israel. abled students to make a personal chaeological dig and explored the bered the victims of the Holocaust rienced the place my teachers “I felt a connection with the connection to Israel. All indicated tunnels under the Western Wall. In at and watched a re- at Temple Israel have talked so land and the people. I never felt a strong desire to return to Israel , they engaged Israelis in enactment of Israel’s indepen- passionately about,” said Isaac like an outsider. It was like a jour- to see and experience more. April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 15 Yom HaShoah marked at solemn ceremony By Sharon Letovsky It was standing room only with people – sometimes three-deep – lining the walls as the community gathered to commemorate Yom HaShoah, April 7, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. It was a moving, inspiring and hopeful evening. Following the March on the Colours by members of the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Ottawa Post, and the singing of the national anthems led by the choral group Musica Ebraica, Shoah Committee Survivor Armin Klein offers his of Ottawa Chair Mina Cohn wel- testimony at the Yom HaShoah commemoration. comed the assembled noting the presence of representatives of em- Moshes in Israel; Israel would al- bassies, including Germany’s, in at- ways be there to guard against such Survivor David Moskovic, assisted by Eyal Krasna, lights one of the six memorial candles at the Yom tendance. a thing ever happening again. HaShoah commemoration, April 7. (Photos: Howard Sandler) Eliaz Luf, deputy head of mis- As Luf left the podium, the senting their late parents, as their about hearing her great aunt’s name many layers of clothing. sion at the Embassy of Israel, spoke choral group Musica Ebraica began stories were read and family photos read at Auschwitz among those who The inspirational D’var Torah passionately asking the audience to to sing “Eli, Eli,” a setting of a poem were projected on the screen. had perished there. While Berdows- was delivered by Rabbi Steven envision a little boy named Moshe by Hannah Senesh, a hero of the Following the candle lighting ki’s family knew the aunt had per- Garten and Musica Ebraica sang on a train to a Nazi death camp and Hungarian Jewish resistance execut- and Cantor Jeremy Burko’s moving ished in the Holocaust, they had not another solemn song. recalled an interview several years ed by the Nazis. With the words pro- singing of “Kel Maleh Rachamim” known where she had met her fate. As the veterans marched off the ago with a former SS officer. Asked jected on the overhead screen, all in and “Kaddish,” a group of students Survivor Armin Klein gave a Colours, many in the audience how he could justify killing a clear- attendance sang with the choir. who had participated last year in the moving speech reminding the audi- reached out to touch and thank them ly innocent child, the former SS of- Six memorial candles, each sym- March of the Living walked in pro- ence of the Nazi selection process as they passed by in their uniforms ficer said it was not the child he bolically representing one million cession – in their blue March jack- and the dreadful conditions he ex- and medals carrying the flags. wanted to destroy, but the blood in Jews murdered in the Holocaust, ets – and placed flowers on the perienced. Lightening the mood, The 2013 National Holocaust his veins. were lit – three by Ottawa-based memorial table. Hannah Berdows- Klein gave credit to his school gym- Remembrance Day Ceremony will Luf emphatically said there Holocaust survivors and three by ki, one of the marchers, spoke nastic prowess and his mother’s take place Tuesday, April 23, 3:30 would never be any unwanted second-generation survivors repre- poignantly about the March and good sense in sending him off with pm, at the Canadian War Museum.

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Grade 1 seder (From left) Students Jessica Ages, Ben Leinwand, Talia Cherun and Jack Tanner take part in the Grade 1 seder, March 21, at the Ottawa Jewish Community School.

Chocolate seder at Agudath Israel (From left) Meirav Wolfish, Rachel Lyman and Nava Wolfish enjoy NCSY chocolate seder Agudath Israel’s annual chocolate seder, March 17, celebrating the More than 40 students take part in the Canterbury High School Jewish Culture Club’s chocolate seder, coming Passover holiday, community, and the freedom to eat lots March 20, led by NCSY Ottawa Executive Director Bram Bregman (right). NCSY held chocolate seders of chocolate. at five public high schools in Ottawa.

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She has her own weekly show on a Hamas-affiliated TV In the weeks before the August 2001 suicide bombing at station, and makes the rounds of the Arab world, basking in the Sbarro restaurant in Jerusalem, Tamimi made several the glory of her terrorist actions. scouting missions to find a target that would be full of women Barbara Malki Roth’s parents, meanwhile, have channelled their and children. grief into helping others. They established a charity in her She packed the bomb – enhanced with nails and bolts for Crook memory – kerenmalki.org – which provides specialized equip- maximum destruction – in a guitar case, and crossed into Is- ment and therapeutic services so that disabled kids can live at rael with the suicide bomber. Palestinian hosts, decides what the story is (steps one and two home rather than in institutions. A third of the fund’s benefi- At the entrance to Sbarro, she briefed “the martyrdom- are often interchangeable), then presents these accusations to ciaries are Israeli Arabs. seeker” on where and when to detonate the bomb, and told a few Israeli sources for comment – a perfect way to ensure Perhaps the next time the Times wants to write a human in- him to wait 15 minutes so she could get away safely. Israel comes across as the villain. terest story about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, they’ll focus The bomber blew himself up and killed 15 people, includ- But the real issue with Ehrenreich and other journalists of on real heroes like the Roths and let those who worship ter- ing three members of one family. Eight of the victims were his ilk isn’t whether their collection of information is techni- rorists live in the obscurity they deserve. children, including 15-year-old Malki Roth, a volunteer coun- cally accurate. It’s what they choose to leave out – and per- sellor at a youth camp for the disabled and the devoted older haps worse, what they don’t even think to ask. sibling of her special-needs sister. The village’s inhabitants profess their commitment to non- Tamimi, who received 15 life sentences, but was one of violent resistance. But they make it clear this is not because 1,027 Palestinian prisoners released in 2011 in exchange for they consider murder and terrorism morally wrong. It’s be- kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit, remains unrepentant. cause violence is ultimately ineffective and damages their in- You can watch her in a chilling interview in a YouTube video ternational image. – tinyurl.com/palwatch-tamimi – beaming with pleasure when And if the villagers are so devoted to non-violence, why Winner of “The Consumer’s Choice” Award she learns she killed more kids than she’d originally thought. does Ahlam Tamimi, the Sbarro mastermind, remain “much- for 16 consecutive years! But you’d never know any of this by reading “Is this where loved” in Nabi Saleh? the third Intifada will start?” the March 17 cover story in the Ehrenreich writes that “the checkpoints, the raids, the per- Voted Best Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer New York Times Magazine, a romanticized tale of the op- mit system, add up to more daily humiliation than Palestini- in the Ottawa Region pressed but perennially plucky inhabitants of Tamimi’s native ans have ever faced.” For all your Kitchen, Bathroom Vanity village, Nabi Saleh. Writer Ben Ehrenreich de- It does not seem to enter his mind that the actions of the and Closet Organizing needs, contact votes thousands of words to the plight of the village’s resi- village heroine and her fellow terrorists, who killed more than Aviva Ben-Choreen, CKD 1,000 Israeli civilians in the terror war between 2000 and dents at the hands of the cruel Israeli “occupiers.” at 613-836-5353 ext. 321 But he glosses over the crimes of the village’s most fa- 2005, are the main reason that Palestinians no longer enjoy mous native. And the Times chose not to publish an articu- unrestricted passage to visit and work in Israel. 2415 Carp Road www.laurysenkitchens.com late and impassioned letter to the editor by Frimet Roth, While he virtually ignores Malki’s mother. the Sbarro child victims, “For a mother to bury her loving, gentle child is torture,” Ehrenreich deplores the num- she wrote. “To watch the murderer walk triumphantly free and ber of village children hurt enjoy life rubs salt into that wound every day. during confrontations with Is- “But to see the Times gloss over this travesty of justice raeli soldiers. But, neither he with a cover story that showcases this woman’s many admir- nor the villagers seem willing ers in Nabi Saleh – that is journalism of the most amoral sort.” to acknowledge these injuries Visit tinyurl.com/frimet-roth to read the full letter. occur because the villagers Ehrenreich spent weeks living in the village, and became choose to use their children The annual Passover Lunch was a resounding success. particularly attached to the charismatic Bassem Tamimi – a as human shields in a conflict cousin of Ahlam Tamimi – who has been imprisoned by the zone. The Ottawa Chapter of CFHU would like Israelis on more than one occasion for incitement, organizing In Ehrenreich’s world of to thank the following Sponsors unauthorized demonstrations and soliciting village youth to Palestinian victimhood, Is- throw stones at Israeli soldiers. raeli rockets are “launched whose generous support made this event possible. 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Rabbi Rachel “So when you ran for your life from mas- By Yair Zakovitch sacre and pogrom, from burning home Esserman Yale University Press and burning synagogue, it was children 216 pages and books you took your native tongue and biblical stories are (The Reporter) Jews are enamoured with you. Children taught in school; it’s another to study it in with text. Some of us spend our entire and books.” a second language. That’s one discussion I lives studying biblical and rabbinic writ- The books were would like to see continued. ings. Others focus on text at particular then passed down While Oz and Oz-Salzberger discuss times of the year, for example, during the through the genera- many different biblical and rabbinic texts, holidays or at lifecycle events. tions as a portable Zakovitch, a professor emeritus at the He- Written words are the core of Judaism, inheritance. brew University of Jerusalem, focuses on the bond that held us together even when Oz and Oz- one biblical character: Jacob. He notes it’s we were scattered across the world. This continues to be true Salzberger also analyze the text through impossible to write a bibliography of even in contemporary times: every year, numerous books are contemporary eyes. For example, they Jacob in the modern scholarly sense; in- published that discuss the Torah and Talmud. Two new works, explore the role of women in the Torah, stead, his intent is to discover and recon- Jews and Words by Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger and noting that, while many people think of struct earlier, pre-biblical traditions about Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch by Yair Zakovitch focus on biblical women as passive, “the Bible is Jacob. these ancient stories and our relationship to the text. rife with powerful, active, vocal, verbal, Using the methodology of literary In Jews and Words, internationally known author and nov- individualized, one-of-a-kind female archeology, Zakovitch believes he can elist Oz and his daughter, Oz-Salzberger, a writer and history persons.” This idea will not be new to “identify duplicate traditions within the professor at the University of Haifa, suggest Jewish people- those who’ve read the writings of Jewish Bible” and, by examining them, uncover hood has been kept alive not by Judaism as a religion, but by feminists like Tikva Frymer-Kensky, but what the biblical writers were trying to Jewish writings, for example, the Torah and Talmud. The au- it will be eye-opening for those whose only experience with hide or change. He does this not only by looking at outside thors, who make it clear they are secular Israelis, note that “of biblical women is through ancient rabbinic eyes. The authors sources – books that build on the Bible’s foundation, for ex- course, the books were considered holy; but turn this around, also explore the stories of several women who lived in talmu- ample, Jewish Hellenistic literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, etc. and you will see a people who loved the books so much that dic and later times, all the while encouraging readers to study – but also by exploring the contradictions found in the text they consecrated them.” the original text themselves and decide on their own interpre- and sections that seem out of place. The question is, then, “which came first, sanctity or tations. In one example, he discusses the birth of Jacob and his scroll?” Their discussion of Jews and history notes that “the annals twin brother, Esau. The biblical text contends that Esau was of the Jews contradict the the first born, the twin who should have received the birthright facile assertion that history is and blessing from his father. Yet, by looking at the story of an- written by the winning side,” other set of biblical twins, Perez and Zerah, the sons of Judah, since the ancient Israelites Zakovitch concludes that, in the original version of the tale, and their descendants were “Jacob cheated and successfully pushed his way out first.” He usually on the losing side. In a believes echoes of this rejected tradition can be found in the debate on the nature of Jews, words of several prophets, including Hosea and Jeremiah. Judaism and whether or not While his reasoning – which is too complex to explain in a this grouping is a nation, reli- short review – was interesting, in this and other cases, I was gion, ethnicity or something not completely convinced. However, what did impress me too complex to name, Oz and was Zakovitch’s ability to analyze the text in new and unusu- Oz-Salzberger offer their own al ways. answer to the question of Zakovitch’s interpretations are founded on the idea that “Who is a Jew?” biblical stories were written to teach about “crime and pun- “Any human being crazy ishment ... The astute reader learns from the experiences of enough to call himself a Jew the biblical characters to avoid repeating their mistakes and is a Jew,” they write, leaving thus preclude inviting punishment on him or herself.” the decision of whether or not By comparing the stories of Jacob and his wife, Rachel, to that person is a good or bad that of Joseph, Jacob and Rachel’s son, Zakovitch suggests the Jew to his/her fellow Jews. use of a similar phrase – “Am I instead of God?” – in both Although I don’t agree tales shows how Joseph learned from the mistakes of his fa- with many of Oz and Oz- ther. When Rachel complains to Jacob that she is childless, Salzberger’s ideas, I found Jacob uses the phrase callously, ignoring her distress. When them interesting and worth Joseph’s brothers seek forgiveness for selling him into slav- examining. They were also a ery, Joseph uses the same words in a soothing, generous man- great deal of fun to read be- ner, while also noting there is nothing to forgive: it was God’s cause the authors are being will that he was sent ahead to Egypt in order to save his fam- deliberately provocative. One ily from famine. particular section should be Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch works best as a biblical com- noted in the debate about Jew- mentary, rather than a biography. Zakovitch does an excellent ish continuity in the United job juggling and comparing different parts of the text. He also States or Canada. If Jewish attempts to show the hidden agendas of those who compiled texts are our main connection, and revised the Bible, an analysis based on his view of the po- then what does that mean for litical machinations of the ancient Kingdoms of Israel and North American Jews? It’s Judah. Whether or not that account is accurate is best left to one thing to be familiar with scholars. What the author does offer to all readers are new in- the text because Hebrew is sights into the biblical text. April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 19 Rabbi Liz is a natural bridge builder It’s always exciting when a new pulpit rabbi moves to Ot- is a natural bridge builder. tawa. And it’s especially notable when she is the first pulpit Values, Ethics, “I’d like to think that my presence [in Ottawa] could in- rabbi of her congregation, and, when it’s a she. spire community growth,” adding that she hopes she can I spoke at length to Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, Ottawa’s first help the community “move away from saying ‘un’ and ‘non,’ female rabbi, who is taking the helm at Or Haneshamah Community as in the term ‘unaffiliated.’” (OrH), formerly the Ottawa Reconstructionist Havurah. OrH She adds that she had “the good fortune not to see myself had previously relied on visits from rabbinical students for Mira on the margins, even if certain aspects of my identity would its spiritual leadership. Originally from Montreal, Rabbi Liz, put me there.” as she likes to be called, studied and served for two decades Sucharov Still, she is sensitive to meeting others where they are, in the U.S., most recently at a Baltimore-based congregation. favouring the biblical phrase “b’asher hu sham.” Talking to Rabbi Liz is an exercise in blurring the kinds “Torah study that is juicy and in depth.” In addition to her Rabbi Liz sums up her rabbinical approach this way: of fixed boundaries that all too often keep Jewish denomina- Toronto-based young adult daughter, Rabbi Liz has a “B’Tselem Elohim [the idea that all humans are created in the tions alienated from one another. teenage son who will be attending high school in Ottawa. image of God] is my guiding principle, and ‘b’asher hu To describe the Reconstructionist approach, Rabbi Liz While speaking with Rabbi Liz – she has already been sham’ is my banner. speaks of process theology, the belief that “God’s hands are making the rounds to various shuls across the city to expe- Mira Sucharov, an associate professor of political science our hands,” referring to a phrase popularized by prominent rience their Shabbat services – it soon becomes clear she at , blogs at Haaretz.com. Conservative Rabbi Harold Schulweis. Of course, one cannot think of process theology without thinking of the teachings of Rabbi Brad Artson, another lead- Europe is reeling ing Conservative rabbi. As is well known, the founder of Re- constructionist Judaism, Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, taught at the Conservative Jewish Theological Seminary for decades. from financial fiascos “The biggest misconception [of Reconstructionist Ju- You’re not alone if you’ve been keeping up with the Eu- daism] is that it is the same as secular humanism,” and “that ropean Union’s financial fiascos and are scratching your World it’s not God centred,” said Rabbi Liz, who prefers Rabbi Art head trying to figure out what has made these great bureau- Green’s description of Reconstructionist Judaism as “reli- cracies fumble. The following are two examples of massive gious humanism.” errors in judgment that, frankly, not only put Europe at risk, Affairs As a child at Talmud Torah and Young Israel in Montreal, but are also the kinds of decision that have historically led to Rabbi Liz was naturally drawn to davening. Serving as vice- economic disasters on a wider scale. Oliver president for religious affairs in BBYO as a teen, and relish- François Hollande, France’s socialist president, made a ing the chanting of kiddush at her family seders as a child, campaign promise of a 75 per cent tax for millionaires before Javanpour led her to work as a cantorial soloist, but not before training last May’s election. In December, the constitutional court re- as an opera singer. Her most memorable performance was jected the tax on a technicality and, in February, the French own rules protecting small deposits of less than €100K, it for Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Expo 86 in Van- Conseil d’État deemed any tax above 66.6 per cent uncon- also sparked outrage locally and internationally. European couver. stitutional and “confiscatory.” You’d think this would be the markets and people were on edge, imagining this could eas- But her pull to social justice and political activism – start- end of the fiasco, but the president appeared on TV in late- ily happen in their country and to them. ing with work around the AIDS crisis in the 1980s – led her March to present his revised idea of a pre-payroll tax levy up It is no secret Russians and Serbs have moved into to see a career in the rabbinate as the best fit for her passions. to 75 per cent at source. Cyprus in significant numbers since the early 1990s. Russian Among the various streams of Judaism, Reconstructionist This 75 per cent tax measure would affect about 5,000 oligarchs and money launderers have found Cyprus wel- Judaism appealed to her for its “innate grasp” of the fact that French residents, many of whom are not corporate employ- coming. This did not seem troubling to EU Central Bankers people “are now affiliating through cultural activities,” and ees and do not collect salaries directly. While there have when Cyprus joined the EU in 2004 and the euro zone in that “lifecycle moments are portals rather than obligations to been some high profile millionaire departures, including 2008. Russian nationals are estimated to hold some €20 bil- live a Jewish life religiously.” actor Gérard Depardieu, for the most part, the exodus from lion of the €68 billion on deposit in Cypriot banks. Natural- But there was another crucial reason why Reconstruc- France is muted. Hollande claims the tax would fund his ly, most are over the €100K mark. Just to put things into per- tionist Judaism became her denomination of choice. At the plans for economic prosperity. While he promises to cut red spective, the population of Cyprus is around 800,000 people, time, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College was the only tape for small and medium-sized start-ups, it is not obvious most of whom have deposits less than €100K. It is only nat- rabbinical seminary to admit openly gay and lesbian stu- how he proposes to attract or keep such companies with such ural Germany and its taxpayers, key drivers behind the Eu- dents. high taxes and a highly unionized environment. ropean Union and the euro zone, were not very pleased with As a lesbian rabbi, Rabbi Liz has been at the forefront of The president acknowledged people may have to work the idea of bailing out banks holding billions in Russian oli- efforts towards greater GLBT inclusion. She speaks on cam- longer before collecting pensions, a 180 degree reversal of garch and mob money. It is also only natural for the average puses, visits congregations who are attempting to become the campaign promises he used to defeat Nicolas Sarkozy’s bank customer to resist bailing them out with their rather more “welcoming,” and is “particularly proud of speaking at plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. He also ac- smaller deposits. Russia has been rather critical of the EU’s teacher training conferences, on interfaith panels, and to knowledged he did not think the economic crisis would last approach to Cyprus bailout as a lot of its citizens, including queer student groups and conferences.” as long as it has. He spent 45 minutes trying to convince retirees and smaller firms, are caught in this mess. Through organizations like Truah (formerly Rabbis for French citizens he is a good president, despite his 22 per cent Eventually, there was a second bailout package for Human Rights-North America), Rabbi Liz is also active on approval rating. Cyprus. This deal will still give a significant haircut to large social justice issues related to Israel. I asked how she plans With 10 per cent unemployment, a stagnant economy, be- depositors and leave some Laiki Bank bondholders losing to navigate the topic of Israel, a topic that can be polarizing. hemoth unions and runaway social services, the president their shares in that bank. Lenders to the Bank of Cyprus will “With a lot of listening, a lot of patience, and struggling sees himself in the battle of his life. He also sees that France see heavy losses and additional taxes on high investments in to hold onto hope,” adding, “I hope to engender some really cannot compete with Germany on austerity measures, recog- both banks. Some of the bondholders in Laiki were the bank good conversations and study, and try to shed more light than nizing that prolonging austerity would lead to his govern- workers. They will be losing their jobs as well as their heat.” ment’s unpopularity and that France would miss its EU-man- money as part of the EU-dictated bailout austerity measures. A Shabbat morning service with Rabbi Liz might include dated 3 per cent of GDP budget reduction this year. Prior to the EU and euro zone, each region and country yoga, with the Shacharit liturgy projected onto a screen. She The other story is even more peculiar. It is hard to under- had a unique business model that worked well locally. also enjoys leading monthly music-based services she dubs stand why the European Central Bank (ECB) would provoke Today, these have been mostly wiped out as the result of in- “Ruach.” a major run on banks in Cyprus and threaten banking sys- tegration and unification. These events are puzzling and Rabbi Liz hopes to offer adult education courses on top- tems in other European countries such as Spain, Portugal and could even be amusing, if they weren’t so hurtful and short- ics ranging from Yiddish language and music, to gender and Italy. Initially, the ECB offered a rescue package of $13 bil- sighted. sexuality, to political and social justice. One of the topics she lion, which required the Cypriot government to tax all bank Oliver Javanpour is the CEO of Cyrus Echo, a public pol- loves teaching the most is “Judaism 101,” as she puts it. deposits at the rate of 6.75 per cent. This had an immediate icy and international relations consulting firm in “I also love teaching teenagers,” enabling her to engage in reaction right across Europe. Not only was this against its Ottawa. Page 20 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013

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I envied. It reached down to her lower back and was a Made beautiful shade of butterscotch. I had short, wiry, curly 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour black hair and would have given anything for hair like with Love 1 teaspoon baking soda hers. She seemed so exotic to me. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt As I spent more time at her house, I came to appreciate 6 large very ripe bananas (about 2 1/4 pounds), how different our families were. She only had one sibling Cindy peeled (see notes below) and her mom was quite involved in all aspects of her life. Feingold 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, I had five siblings and my mom was busy just trying to melted and cooled slightly keep all our names straight. 2 large eggs One of the strangest things about my friend’s mom was was then added to the batter, a sort of intensified banana 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar that, every week, she would buy a huge bunch of bananas essence. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and leave them in a pretty bowl on the kitchen table. By If, like me, you freeze your over-ripe bananas, you can 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted the end of the week, they would be ripe and almost black use them instead of fresh in this recipe. Since frozen ba- and coarsely chopped (optional) and she would throw the bunch away and buy a fresh one nanas, as they thaw, release a lot of liquid, you can skip 2 teaspoons granulated sugar to replace it. No one in their family liked bananas, yet her the microwaving step in the recipe. Just drain the thawed mom just loved how they looked, so she continued to buy bananas and reduce the liquid in a small saucepan. Cooks Illustrated Adjust oven rack to them. decided to further boost the banana middle position and At the time it never occurred to me that you could make flavour by adding a sixth banana, sliced thin and heat oven to 350 de- banana bread with ripe bananas. In our house, banana cake caramelized on top of the loaf to give this banana bread an grees. Spray 8 1/2 by 4 came from Sara Lee. Oh how I loved the icing on those enticingly crisp, crunchy top. 1/2-inch loaf pan with frozen cakes! nonstick cooking spray. I only came to discover Whisk flour, baking the joy of homemade ba- Twin girls arrive! soda, and salt together in large bowl. nana bread later, during my Place 5 bananas in microwave-safe bowl; cover university years, when I Jacen and Ilana Goldfarb are pleased to announce the with plastic wrap and cut several steam vents in plas- worked part-time as a tic with paring knife. Microwave on high power until Cuisinart demonstrator. I arrival of twin daughters, Maia Gabrielle and Noa Esther, bananas are soft and have released liquid, about 5 min- was given Noreen Gilletz’s The Pleasures of utes. Transfer bananas to fine-mesh strainer placed book, born on March 5, 2013. Your Food Processor over medium bowl and allow to drain, stirring occa- , as a Happy grandparents are Debbie Goldstein and Mark sionally, for 15 minutes (you should have 1/2 to 3/4 gift and there was a banana cup liquid). bread recipe so perfect that Goldstein and David and Heather Goldfarb. Transfer liquid to medium saucepan and cook over it became the gold standard medium-high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 min- by which I judged all other utes. Remove pan from heat, stir reduced liquid into ba- banana breads for the next nanas, and mash with potato masher until fairly smooth. 30 years. Whisk in butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. My mom was a student Pour banana mixture into flour mixture and stir of the ‘more is more’ school until just combined with some streaks of flour remain- and she revised Noreen’s ing. Gently fold in walnuts, if using. Scrape batter into recipe by using five or six prepared pan. Slice remaining banana diagonally into bananas instead of the three 1/4-inch-thick slices. Shingle banana slices on top of called for in the recipe. We either side of loaf, leaving 1 1/2-inch-wide space down dubbed her version, “Ba- centre to ensure even rise. Sprinkle granulated sugar nana Brick.” It was wet and evenly over loaf. heavy. Bake until toothpick inserted in centre of loaf Little did my mom know comes out clean, 55 to 75 minutes. Cool bread in pan that with the addition of on wire rack 15 minutes, then remove loaf from pan more bananas she was onto and continue to cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at something big. She wanted room temperature. to intensify the banana flavour, but she just lacked Notes: the correct technique to do • Be sure to use very ripe, heavily speckled (or even it without ending up with a black) bananas in this recipe. sodden heavy mess. Cook’s Illustrated maga- • This recipe can be made using 5 thawed frozen ba- zine figured out a way to nanas; since they release a lot of liquid naturally, they ramp up the banana flavour can bypass the microwaving in step 2 and go directly without introducing too into the fine-mesh strainer. much additional moisture. • Do not use a thawed frozen banana in step 4; it will It started with five very ripe be too soft to slice. Instead, simply sprinkle the top of bananas (versus the usual the loaf with sugar. three in most recipes) and • The test kitchen’s preferred loaf pan measures 8 1/2 proceeded to microwave by 4 1/2 inches; if you use a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, start them to release their juices. checking for doneness five minutes earlier than ad- The next step was to drain vised in the recipe. all the juices that had accu- • The texture is best when the loaf is eaten fresh, but mulated during microwav- it can be stored (cool completely first), covered tight- ing and simmer that liquid ly with plastic wrap, for up to 3 days. in a saucepan until it re- duced. This reduced liquid Page 22 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 23 FOUNDATION DONATIONS

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ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: In Memory of: Mazal Tov to: In Memory of: Rita Mitchell by Linda, Steven, Jessica and Ethel Sarwer-Foner by Edith Landau, Jerrold Dr. Steven and Roz Fremeth on the engage- Jack Steinberg by Shirley Steinberg, Naomi, Lorne Kerzner. Landau and family, and Michael Landau and family. ment of their daughter Robyn to Joe by Gerald and Shira, Laya, Elliott and Ilana. Mary-Belle Pulvermacher. In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: SHARON KOFFMAN LEON AND BYRTHA LECKIE Victor Steinberg by Shirley Steinberg, ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORIAL FUND MOE AND SARAH RESNICK Naomi, Shira, Laya, Elliott and Ilana. In Memory of: In Celebration of: ENDOWMENT FUND Freda Lithwick by Sandra Zagon. The first birthday of Gavin Leon Singh Dosanjh, Birthday Wishes to: DORIS AND RICHARD STERN Mazal Tov to: great-grandson of Leon and Byrtha Leckie by Marjorie Goldmaker by Penny, Gordon, Zach FAMILY FUND Harry Prizant on Josh (Bucky)’s engagement to Robin Leckie. and Steven Resnick. Birthday Wishes to: Ashira by Sandra Zagon. Michael McGahan by Doris and Richard JACOB MALOMET MEMORIAL FUND FLORENCE AND GDALYAH ROSENFELD Stern. KRANTZBERG KRANE FAMILY FUND Happy Passover to: ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Joan Bloom by Diana and Alvin Malomet. Condolences to: SALLY AND MAX TALLER Anthony Agius by Evelyn Krane and family. Susan Heisel on the loss of your beloved moth- FAMILY FUND Esther Greenberg by Evelyn Krane and family. RHODA AND JEFFREY MILLER er by Anita Rosenfeld. Mazal Tov to: FAMILY FUND Jeff and Wendy Zelikovitz on the birth of SUSAN AND DAVID KRIGER Mazal Tov to: FRANCES AND MORTON ROSS their granddaughter, Skylar Max, by Sally Taller ENDOWMENT FUND Dr. Malcolm Miller on the birth of his new FAMLY FUND and family. In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: grandson, Max Abraham, by Rhoda, Jeffrey, In Memory of: David and Hayley Bernstein on the birth of Akiva Kriger, a dear father, by Susan and Howard and Sara Miller. Helen Fleming by Donna and Howard Nadol- their daughter, Skylar Max, by Sally Taller and David Kriger. Dr. Harry Prizant on the engagement of Josh ny; by Estair Stotland Rosenberg and family; and family. (Bucky) to Ashira by Rhoda, Jeffrey, Howard and by Ellen and Dwayne Wright. ANNICE AND SYDNEY KRONICK Sara Miller SUSAN WEISMAN AND JEFF TAYLOR FAMILY FUND Shelley Rothman on the engagement of Nina to SAMUEL AND RUTH ROTHMAN ENDOWMENT FUND Happy Passover to: Eric by Rhoda and Jeffrey Miller. MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Debi and Neil Zaret by Donna and Eric Levin. Mazal Tov to: Henry Leader by Susan Weisman, Jeff, Josh, Henry and Maureen Molot by Sydney Kronick PINKAS AND YEHUDIT NEWMAN Eyal and Monica Talor on the engagement of Bram and Dani Taylor. and Barbara Sugarman. MEMORIAL FUND Jonathan and Arwen by Corinne and Sheldon Dr. Marvin and Phyllis Silverman by Sydney In Memory of: Taylor and family. LISE AND MARK THAW FAMILY FUND Kronick and Barbara Sugarman. Beatrice Hock by Marilyn and William Newman. Happy Passover to: ELAYNE AND WESLEY SCHACTER Barbara and Gerald Thaw by Lise, Mark, ENDOWMENT FUND The Chair and Board of Directors of the Alayna and Bryan Thaw. Mazal Tov to: Gail and Stan Hitzig by Lise, Mark, Alayna Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation cordially invite Jacen and Ilana Goldfarb on the birth of their and Bryan Thaw. all fund holders and members of the Community to attend the twin daughters, Maia and Noa, by Elayne and Joany and Andy Katz and family by Lise, Wesley Schacter. Mark, Alayna and Bryan Thaw. Happy Passover to: Elsa and Norman Swedko by Lise, Mark, OJCF Annual General Meeting Karen and Walter Fogel and family by Elayne Alayna and Bryan Thaw. and Wesley Schacter. Dorothy Nadolny by Lise, Mark, Alayna and Thursday, June 13th, 2013 Bryan Thaw. HAROLD SHAFFER MEMORIAL FUND Donna and Josh Cohen and family by Lise, Doors Open: 7:00 pm Call to Order: 7:30 pm In Memory of: Mark, Alayna and Bryan Thaw. Moe Cardash by Sheldon and Sonia Shaffer. Dessert Reception to follow proceedings MOSES, CHENYA FAY AND JOSEPH SHULMAN AND HENRY TORONTOW Zelikovitz Family Social Hall of The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND 21 Nadolny Sachs Private Condolences to: Condolences to: Susan Heisel and family on the loss of a dear Jean Naemark on the loss of a dear sister-in- At this time, the community is invited to nominate candidates mother by Nadine and Brian Mordfield. law by Beatrice Torontow. for the Board of Directors. Mazal Tov to: JULES AND BARBARA SIGLER All nominations from members must be submitted in writing Jean Naemark and family on the engagement COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND of Shawn to Kaitlyn, by Beatrice Torontow and to Rebecca Nagrodski at [email protected] up to seven days Birthday Wishes to: family. (no later than June 04, 2013) prior to the election of the Directors Jules Sigler by Carol and Stuart Levine. at the Annual General Meeting. Successful candidates will serve STEPHEN AND GAIL VICTOR JACK AND SARAH SILVERSTEIN ENDOWMENT FUND a three­year term from June 2013 to June 2016. Nominations will not be FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Birthday Wishes to: accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. In Memory of: Gail Victor by Fran and Stan Ages. Harold Goldman by Jack and Sarah Silverstein. Please send your RSVP prior to May 31, 2013 IRVING AND DIANE WEXLER to Rebecca Nagrodski STELLA AND LOUIS SLACK FAMILY FUND MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: at 613­798­4696 ext. 252 or at [email protected] In Memory of: Freda Lithwick by Diane Wexler and family. Frances Laser by Myra and Lester Aronson and A copy of the meeting materials will be available family. SAM AND HELENE ZARET on our website prior to the AGM. 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For additional information, please call Jean Myers at 613-688-3530, ext. 3 www.jewishmemorialgardens.org Page 26 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013 If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgian chocolate As I headed off to an all-inclusive Mexican resort for the day because you’ll reap tremendous health benefits, spring break, I decided I would draw from the experience many of which I’ve described in previous articles. Focus and write a how-to article – how to eat in moderation and With respect to diet, Caulfield lists the few things that still enjoy oneself. have been consistently shown to support weight loss: 1- I set a few ground rules for myself. I’d avoid oversized self-monitoring by keeping a food journal; 2- avoiding fast on Fitness and multiple portions, sugary cocktails, fried food and ex- food, junk food and mindless snacking; and 3- being aware cessive desserts – rules I generally abide by at home. Food of portion sizes. Gloria would be readily available 24/7, so I made up my mind I’d According to Caulfield, even with the help of experts, only eat when I truly felt hungry. For me, daily exercise monitoring and counselling, and regardless of the type of Schwartz would be a no-brainer, but would I be able to refrain from diet, weight loss goals are rarely achieved or sustained. For fressing? the majority of people, maintaining a healthy weight is a ing that once my vacation was over, I’d get back on track. I started off on the right foot the first night at the resort. lifelong struggle. The reality is that our bodies need fewer The first thing I did when I got home from my trip was I selected lots of locally grown veggies from the salad bar. calories as we age. Caulfield concludes the way to lose weigh myself. I guesstimated that I’d probably gained three I was in guacamole heaven. I also made some healthy weight and keep it off sounds simple, but is difficult for or four pounds but, surprisingly, I hadn’t gained any choices from the vast array of entrées and side dishes. many to achieve: Eat fewer calories for the rest of your weight. Despite my over-indulgences, it seemed that exer- Then I spotted the expansive, mouth-watering sweet life. cise had helped me maintain my pre-vacation weight. Or, table – my Achilles heel. I could have sworn I heard a choir When I’d finished reading the last chapter, I realized I’d could it just be that what happens in Mexico stays in Mex- of angels sing. I soon realized it was just the mariachi band accomplished something that was practically unheard of at ico? welcoming me to the land of all-you-can-eat. the resort – I hadn’t eaten in nearly two hours! So I made a Gloria Schwartz is a certified personal trainer at the Sometimes even the best of intentions and carefully beeline for the grand buffet. I savoured every morsel know- Soloway JCC. crafted plans cannot overcome the forces of evil. I allowed myself a treat or two. What the heck, I was on vacation! There couldn’t be that many calories in a miniature pastry. A poignant seder Connecting But one bite led to another and before I knew it, I was all but lapping up liquid sugar from the chocolate fountain. the branches As the week progressed, I discovered the more I ate, the recalled more I thought about food. I found myself looking forward to the next snack or meal before I even finished what was John on my plate. I indulged from dawn till dusk. From full 70 years later breakfasts with mimosas to candy-coated bedtime snacks, I Diener broke all the rules – and I didn’t care. I was past the point This Passover was special for my Diener family. Between of no return. me and my three siblings, we have 11 children, ranging in age a ghetto inmate to perform this task, knowing that tomorrow, I had no problem making time each day for physical ac- from 17 to 29, and my mother had mentioned several times another Jew could be sorting his clothing. tivities. I participated in yoga and water aerobics classes, that it had been a long time since all of her grandchildren, who Passover that year fell on April 20, less than two weeks ran and worked out at the onsite gym. I even zip-lined, rap- had grown up more like brothers and sisters than cousins, had after the mass murder, and about six months after most of the pelled down a cliff, kayaked and climbed a pyramid. Would been together. Even at the last few family simchas, someone region’s Jews had been taken away and exterminated at the in- these activities burn all the excess calories? was missing, either on a vacation, or at a far away university. famous Belzec camp. Emotions ran high. Many had given up When I wasn’t eating or exercising, I lay by the pool Through careful planning this year, we finally were able to and accepted their days were numbered. According to the reading. In The Cure for Everything, author Timothy bring everyone together. On the Sunday before Pesach, the Yizkor book, a certain number of the Jews still sought com- Caulfield dispels many myths about exercise and diet. He out-of-towners arrived from Montreal, Toronto and Waterloo fort in religion. Daily prayer sessions were organized, and states it’s very difficult to exercise enough to lose weight. and we all met at my brother’s house for dinner, to enjoy each Kaddish was said for the recently departed. Those who con- Think of all the people you know who exercise and don’t other’s company and spend a few hours in lively conversa- tinued to follow their faith were able to provide a glimmer of lose weight. One reason is that exercise stimulates appetite. tion. We took pleasure in knowing that most of us would also hope to those who were resigned to their fate. If you jog for half an hour then have a recovery sports drink be together the next two evenings at our family seders. Some of the men decided that, even in those desperate or reward yourself with a bigger dinner, the calories con- As meaningful and fun as that Sunday was, I had been times, the holiday should be observed. Remembering seders sumed negate the calories burned. thinking of doing something special that would tie our family from just a year or two earlier, these mentally and physically Unless you have time to devote several hours per day to long weekend into my seder. Fortunately, on Thursday, March drained Jews took it upon themselves to spread the word exercise, which is unrealistic for most of us, exercise will 21, just three days before our reunion, I received my inspira- among the inmates. Lookouts were posted in strategic loca- not be the defining factor in weight loss. Exercise is more tion. It came in an email from JewishGen and was the stan- tions and, very quietly, those present began following the fa- effective in maintaining your weight so those extra pounds dard pre-holiday message sent to thousands of people. In it, miliar order of the Passover observance. Candles were lit and don’t sneak up on you. they wished me a Happy Passover and thanked me for my past tiny bits of matzo were put on the table. Maror and charoset I urge everyone to exercise and keep moving throughout support. It also included a list of Passover-related links to were somehow found and displayed as well, although certain- pages on its website. Glancing over the links, one in particu- ly it was not necessary to have symbols representing bitter- lar stood out. Entitled “The Passover Seder in Camp,” I no- ness and tears, two things that were readily available. The fa- HOUSE FOR RENT ticed it was a translation from the Skalat Yizkor book. Know- miliar melodies of “Avadim Hayinu,” and “” ing my father and grandparents were prisoners in that camp, I were sung. I cannot imagine what these Jews felt when they (1403 Larose Ave.) clicked on the link. read the line proclaiming “L’shana Habaah b’Yerushalim spacious, centrally located, The pages from the Yizkor book tell the tale of Passover (Next Year in Jerusalem).” well-maintained brick semi-detached house. 1943. The first few sentences were horribly familiar, as they My father never mentioned that seder in the ghetto, al- Available August 1st – $1600.00/month told of events that my father had described to us. On April 7, though I can picture him at 18 sitting with his father at that (utilities not included). 1943, almost 900 Jews from the region, including my grand- meagre table, perhaps reading a section aloud from the Hag- mother Frieda, were removed from the ghetto and murdered. gadah. I know one thing for sure, though. He could not have There are three bedrooms (and a fourth room Those selected to die were marched out of town, forced to dig imagined the scene 70 years later in Ottawa, when his future in the basement), two bathrooms, a huge pit, and made to undress. They were then shot one at a wife, four children, their spouses, and 11 grandchildren would finished basement, storage, large deck, time, and each fell into what was to become their grave. The gather in comparative luxury to not only celebrate Passover, fenced backyard and sheds. book’s pages went on to describe the days after, when those but also to remember that 1943 seder by reading the excerpt still in the ghetto were forced to sort the clothing and empty from the Skalat Yizkor book to begin our Pesach. Contact [email protected] the pockets of the ones who had passed. My father recognized To read the very moving section from the Yizkor book de- or call 613-795-3379 his mother’s clothing in the pile, and also those of a cousin. scribing the seder in much greater detail, visit for more information and photos. The author of the account in the Yizkor book told the same tinyurl.com/Passover-Seder-in-Camp or Google “Passover tale, and emphasized how shocking and emotional it was for Seder Skalat.” April 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 27 Page 28 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – April 22, 2013

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WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAYS TUESDAY, APRIL 23 sifting real-life elements and tours of exhibit are ongoing Sephardi repertoire, 7:30 pm. MONDAYS Israeli Folkdancing: No ex- 2013 National Holocaust will read from her books, 7:00 until movie presentation. Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 243. Motorin Munchkins drop- perience or partner necessary, Remembrance Day Ceremo- pm. Info: 613-798-4696, ext. Voice of a People: A Lag in program for children 5 and Ottawa Jewish Community ny, sponsored by the Canadian 255. BaOmer Concert featuring TUESDAY, APRIL 30 under. Kids expend lots of en- School, 881 Broadview Av- Society for Yad Vashem, Cana- soloist Sharon Azrieli Perez and Guys Night Out, sponsored ergy, supervised by a parent or enue, 6:30 pm. Info: judy@ot- dian War Museum, 1 Vimy WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 accompanist Judith Ginsburg. by the Jewish Federation of Ot- guardian, 9:00 am to 11:45 am. tawaisraelidance.ca. Place, 3:30 pm. Free bus trans- and THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Commentary by music critic tawa, featuring comedian Joey Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 294. portation available from SJCC If Not Now, When? Re- Jean-Jacques Van Vlasselaer. Elias, Velvet Room, 62 York Chaverim, offered by Jew- WEDNESDAYS at 2:45 pm, returning after the sponsibility and Memory Songs from the founding of the Street, 7:00 pm. Info: 613-798- ish Family Services for Jewish Drop-in Playgroup for ceremony. Bus reservations: after the Holocaust Confer- State of Israel and from the 4696, ext. 241. seniors with mild cognitive im- newborn to 3 years old. Par- 613-798-4696, ext. 253. Event ence, presented by the Ze- pairment. 2255 Carling Avenue, ents and kids romp and play reser-vations: 416-785-1333 or likovitz Centre for Jewish Stud- 11:00 am. Info: 613-722-2225, and make new friends, 9:00 to [email protected]. ies at Carleton University, fea- COMING SOON ext. 392. 11:00 am. Info: 613-798-9818, Between Autobiography turing guest speaker MP Irwin ext. 294. and Imagination, a talk by Ital- Cotler, Carleton University. Info: MONDAY, MAY 6 ian author Lia Levi whose 613-520-2600, ext. 1320. Movie Screening sponsored by the SJCC: FRIDAYS works of fiction revolve around Hava Nagila explores the phenomenon behind Shabbat Shalom for chil- Jewish themes, presented by SUNDAY, APRIL 28 the iconic folksong and seeks to explain why dren 5 years and under, spon- the Shoah Committee and the Shalom Ottawa community this melody has persisted over the years, 7:30 pm. sored by the SJCC’s Family Embassy of Italy. An author of TV show on Rogers 22, 12:00 Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 254. Life Centre. Bracha Bear wel- 30 books for children and pm. (Repeats Monday, April 29 TUESDAY, MAY 28 comes the Sabbath with your young adults, which draw and Friday, May 3 at 6:00 pm). JET presents Jewish Unity Live, CANDLELIGHTING children as they learn about heavily on her wartime experi- Film and Dessert Recep- featuring guest speaker Charlie Harary, Shabbat and other holidays ences in Italy, Levi will talk tion featuring It is No Dream: and musical entertainer Edon Pinchot (America’s BEFORE through crafts, songs, stories about the interplay of life expe- The Life of Theodor Herzl, Con- Got Talent semi-finalist), Ron Maslin Playhouse, Apr 26 ✡ 7:41 pm and games. All children must riences in her works of fiction gregation Machzikei Ha-das, 1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata, 7:00 pm. ✡ be supervised by an adult. Info: for adults, the choices an au- 2310 Virginia Drive, 6:30 pm. Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 247. May 3 7:50 pm 613-798-9818, ext. 294. thor makes in selecting and Info: 613-521-9700. Guided Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private.

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Condolences The JEWISH CONDOLENCE BULLETIN Condolences are extended COLUMN MEMORIAL is offered DEADLINES GARDENS to the families of: as a public service Hassiba Abenhaim, Montreal to the community. MAY 1 Your (mother of David Abenhaim) There is no charge. FOR MAY 20 one-stop Morris Kates For a listing resource MAY 29 Rita Mitchell (née Murphy) in this column, centre for please call FOR JUNE 17 funeral Sarita Walerstein 613-798-4696, JULY 3 planning May their memory ext. 274. FOR ULY Voice mail is available. J 22 613-688-3530 be a blessing always. (all dates subject to change) www.jewishmemorialgardens.org