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by She has been a guest on CBS, enthusiasm and leadership in a Wendy Schneider MSNBC, CNN and NPR and manner that commands your The keynote speaker at this has been published in Crains attention.” year’s UJA campaign launch is Chicago Business.. In Hamilton, Cannon will probably unknown to all but the Nationally recognized as an speak on “The Critical Issues handful of Hamiltonians who inspirational and informative Facing World Jewry in the have had the opportunity to hear speaker, Dr. Cannon is on 21st Century – Meeting the her electrifying and inspiring the cutting edge of political Challenges”. During a recent speeches, but they are doing analysis and effectively educates interview with the HJN, in everything they can to let other and motivates audiences across which she gave a brief outline members of the community the country about Israel. of what her speech will entail, know that Ellen Cannon’s Anne Mandell, who was she said that in a world where Hamilton engagement is not to deeply impressed by Cannon’s delegitimization of Israel is be missed. appearance at a Lion of Judah rampant and in which “our An observant Jew and event in Florida last year, is a enemies do not gravitate towards any form of rational renowned national lecturer, major sponsor of her Hamilton Ellen Cannon Ellen Cannon holds a Ph.D. engagement. negotiation”, Jews around the in Political Science and Public “When I first heard Ellen media. Her talk was very timely world need to bring a message Policy from the University of Cannon speak in Palm Beach, and very informative.” to their respective governments Massachusetts and has been she said, I had never heard of Elaine Levine heard Cannon that global terrorism and a political analyst for over 25 her before. She was an absolute speak at “Imagine”, a national anti-Semitism threaten all years. When she isn’t teaching fountain of information. The young leadership conference of Western civilization. at Northeastern Illinois and thing that impressed me was held two years ago in Montreal. Furthermore, our energies Roosevelt Universities, her her first-hand experience and “Ellen Cannon is the most need to be directed towards highly regarded political that she was able to pass on dynamic, passionate and building alliances and engaging commentaries can be heard information that has never been inspiring speaker I have listened in mass communication, at lectures across the country. publicized, even in the Jewish to. She shares her knowledge, cont’d on p17 Campaign Leaders Set Sights on $1,000,000 Goal UJA Federation President Jewish future for our community Jewish Appeal. We each have keeps the sacred promise to Leslie Lasky recently announced and for our children.” different roles to play in the way support the people themselves, that the official launch of the Ted Goldberg, Senior we support Israel. For Bonds, through immigration and 2005 UJA campaign will be Account Executive with State of it’s a great investment. JNF is absorption, social services, held on Sunday, October 3, Israel Bonds concurred. dedicating to providing a livable education and meeting other 10:30 am at the new facility at “All of us have a stake in environment for Israelis. UJA cont’d on p7 Shalom Village. the success of UJA. No Jewish “I am delighted to inform community can aspire to UJA campaign 2005 • for our children the community that our UJA a successful future without a opening event will feature strong UJA campaign.” international affairs consultant Dr. Larry Levin, recently and CNN analyst Dr. Ellen appointed chair of the UJA Cannon as our keynote speaker.” 2005 Men’s Campaign, (see page 3) expressed his gratitude for the The event will also serve strong expression of solidarity as the Hamilton Jewish with UJA. He feels there are community’s “official” welcome several important messages to recently arrived Temple here that our community must Anshe Sholom spiritual leader internalize: Join Hamilton’s Rabbi Phil Cohen. As an “A strong UJA campaign is Mission To Israel expression of the community’s the single most effective tool We now have 21 support for the United Jewish we have to secure our Jewish registrants and counting. Appeal Campaign, the event future. Every congregation and Don’t miss out on this is being co-sponsored by Adas every agency has a vital stake in Israel Congregation, Beth Jacob its success.” great opportunity to Synagogue and Temple Anshe UJA Federation President show solidarity with Sholom. Lasky was particularly moved Israel and with the In a unique development, this by the willingness of JNF and Hamilton community. UJA event is also co-sponsored Bonds to come on board. by State of Israel Bonds and “UJA, JNF and Bonds Details on page 2 The Jewish National Fund. share a unique role in standing JNF President Hilton Silberg shoulder to shoulder in New Federation explained that supporting the people, land President announces Key “We all share in the and economic development securing our Leadership Positions commitment to build and of the State of Israel. It says maintain a strong and healthy something wonderful about See page 3 Jewish community in Hamilton. our Jewish community for this jewish future A successful Hamilton UJA unique partnership to come ...and much, much more. campaign is vital to securing a together in support of United The board & staff of UJA Federation wishes you a Happy & Healthy New Year uc,f, vcuy vbak Page 2 The Hamilton Jewish News September 2004 - Tishrei 5765

UJA Federation UJA FEDERATION TRIBUTE CARDS Hamilton Jewish News Your Federation Board at Work POB 7258 648-0605 EXT. 306 1030 Lower Lions Club Rd., UJA Federation of Hamilton has an ongoing commitment to provide Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3N6 transparency in its governance and decision making. UJA Federation Jewish social services also has an ongoing commitment to assist the community in better & THE KOSHER FOOD BANK The Hamilton Jewish News understanding the agency’s role and function. As part of the effort In Memory Of is published 6 times a year by to fulfill these commitments, The Hamilton Jewish News publishes EMILLYA LAVINOVA - Jaclyn Strohl & family. ALBERT FELDMAN - Neil & Hamilton Jewish News Inc. and a précis / anecdotes from meetings of the UJA Federation Board of Lynda Morris and family, Lester & Carol Krames, Gloria Silverman. Errol Shadowpress Directors. Here’s the latest. & Tammy Klass & family - loss of father, father-in-law and grandfather - Adele, Amiram, Danielle & Adam Zur. Barry Lindenberg - loss of father Publisher: New Members - Lester & Carol Krames. EVA ROSEN - Chuck & Bea Matchen. NATHAN Shadowpress Welcomes were extended to Dr. Lawrence Hart and Jo-Ann Pomerantz GOLDMAN - Jack, Barb, Adam, Elinor & Jeff Shinehoft. MAYNARD KURT to their first board meeting. Lawrence re-joins the board in his - Neil & Lynda Morris and family. CARROL WASSERMAN - Paul & Helen Editor: capacity as chair of our local CIJA initiative (Council for Israel and Hanover. GARY FRYDMAN - Lester & Carol Krames. FAY DALFEN - Louise Wendy Schneider Jewish Advocacy). Lawrence also serves as national chair of the Small & Oded Klinghoffer and family. Managing Editor: Communities Committee of CIC (Canada Israel Committee ). Special Occasion Gerald Fisher Jo-Ann joins the Board as the recently appointed Co-Chair of the UJA NAOMI METTER - Special Birthday - Adele, Amiram, Danielle and Adam Telephone: 2005 Women’s Campaign Zur. BERNARD BAUM - 90th Birthday - Gwen & Harvey Schwab. SYD SHUMACHER - 80th Birthday - Goldie Robbins. MICHAEL & FAE NG - 40th (905) 628-0058 D’var Torah Wedding Anniversary - Barb & Jack Katz and family. MAGDA MULLER Fax: - Special Birthday - Gloria Silverman LARRY & JAY ROSENBERG - New Lester Krames provided the D’var Torah, referencing that the (905) 627-7099 Home - Helen & Paul Hanover. BILL & GERRI GOLDBERG - Andrew’s Bar Torah begins and ends with descriptions of acts of “Chessed”. He Mitzvah - Paul & Helen Hanover . AARON SHIFFMAN - Mazel Tov on email: appropriately challenged the board to provide leadership for all of us [email protected] your recognition - Natalie Strub. EVE FINKELSTEIN - Mazel Tov on your in committing acts of Chessed. recognition from Jewish Social Services - Fran & David Hoffman, Evelyn Albert, Sylvia Livingston. Circulation Financial Briefing 2,000 Treasurer Willy Steen C.A. provided the financial report. Accounts Receivable are down by approximately $100,000 from last year. This holocaust education Canadian Publications puts significantly more pressure on the UJA campaign to raise the level In Memory Mail Product Sales of giving. Otherwise, our allocations may be reduced in future years. GARY FRYDMAN - Moura & Bernard Wolpert, Charles & Michele We require $80,000/month in cash received is our break-even point Schneider, Holocaust Education Committee. Agreement #0463922 to meet our monthly allocations. If we are unable to bring in at least that amount, each and every month, we put ourselves at risk. We must encourage more extensive use of VISA and ensure that cash collections midrasha are actively pursued on a year-round basis, not just in the summer. Special Occasion Editorial Policy ISAAC DORON GREENBERG - Bar Mitzvah - Dora Fischer & Hertzel Jewish Social Services and JCC Inter-fund Balances Gerstein and family. The HJN invites members The Treasurer referenced the long-standing issue of historic balances of the community to receivable in the inter-fund accounts for both Jewish Social Services teef: the education endowment fund contribute letters, articles and the JCC. The “inter-fund” is a computer-generated bookkeeping mechanism that allowed for the electronic transfer of funds between In Memory or guest editorials. UJA, Federation, JSS and JCC when the four entities were all EVA ROSEN - Allen & Flora Rams ALBERT FELDMAN - Allen & Flora Written submissions and managed under one governance structure. Despite the change in Rams advertisements must be structure to create an independent JSS and an independent JCC, Special Occasion forwarded by the deadline the bookkeeping mechanisms were never changed, leading to some CHERYL & STEVEN DEMBE - Birth of granddaughter - Allen & Flora indicated in each issue. This long standing confusion. The intent is to get these “receivables” off Rams. LINDA DEMBE - Birth of granddaughter - Allen & Flora Rams newspaper reserves the right the Federation books, either by writing them off altogether, or by to edit, condense or reject any transferring them to a more appropriate placement within the current the ralph travis israel experience book keeping system. contribution for brevity or In Memory legal purposes. HELEN MENDELSON – Corinne Travis UIA Rebate Special Occasion UIA (United Israel Appeal of Canada Inc.) is the mechanism CORRINE TRAVIS – Happy Birthday – Gwen & Harvey Schwab. AL & Deadline for that transfers our locally raised UJA dollars to Israel. All federated MARILYN FOREMAN – 50th Wedding Anniversary – Corinne Travis. submissions communities, including Hamilton, are assessed an annual fee to LEO & ISABEL STRUB – Happy Anniversary – Corinne Travis. GORDON support these services. The fee structure is developed on a formula, RUBIN – 90th Birthday – Corinne Travis. NICOLE & SCHMUEL GELLAR for the next based on size of UJA campaign and size of population. As a result of – Bar Mitzvah of Ravi – Corinne Travis. ROBERTA & WALTER ZWEIFLER – edition of the the analysis of the recent census data, the new calculation results in a Marriage of son David to Sarah – Corinne Travis In Appreciation HJN is Tuesday, lower financial obligation to UIA this year. Our total UIA allocation was $211,000. Their total request is now $194,915. This leaves DR. FRANCIS SHEPARD – Corinne Travis October 26,2004 us with a positive balance of $16,085. The question to the board is what to do with this “windfall”. The matter had been previously discussed by the UJA Federation Executive Committee. A number of suggestions were considered regarding the disposition of this money, Last Call President including schools, the Global Crisis Campaign, UIA Overseas needs Lesley Lasky etc. The discussion also focused on the fact that the budget line for for UJA Federation’s community contingency was dangerously low. Moved by Lester Past President Krames and seconded by Larry Levin to re-allocate the $16,085 UIA rebate to our local contingency fund. Motion passed. Bonnie Loewith “With Israel...in Israel”

UJA campaign chair UJA Campaign Briefing MISSION TO ISRAEL Larry Levin reported on the planning to date for the October 3rd Dr. Larry Levin Campaign Opening Event. The event will serve as a “Community- Wide Welcome” to Rabbi Phil Cohen, with the participation of both UJA women’s division Rabbi Daniel Green and Rabbi Mark Biller. Keynote speaker will be Join Us! co-Chairs CNN analyst Dr. Ellen Cannon. All three congregations, as well as Israel Bonds and JNF has agreed to co-sponsor that event, making it Louise Klinghoffer & the first true community wide event in a long time. Bonds and JNF On a Trip Of A Lifetime Jo-Ann Pomerantz will contribute toward program costs. (we number 21 and counting) Board Members Community Relations Howard Brown, Janis Criger, David Somer, VO for Community Relations, provided an update on Sunday, Oct 17 - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 Judah Denburg, Vivienne his visit to the Hamilton Mosque. David reported that the delivery of Epstein, Mark Gould, Cheryl the $10,000 check went very well. We were very graciously received Greenbaum, Lawrence Hart, and our support for this initiative was genuinely appreciated. Nicholas Kates, Benjy Katz, Cost: 3,014* EL AL from Hamilton (via Toronto) (based on Louise Klinghoffer, Larry Levin, CIJA double occupancy; extensions available) Lester Krames, Liora Malka, Lawrence Hart reported that in the month prior to the recent election, Included: Airfare, Transfers, All Touring, Most Meals, Deluxe Jason Morris, Sandy Morris, members of our community arranged to meet with eight of the nine Harold Pomerantz, Jo-Ann candidates in the three ridings of interest to us. This was the best Accommodations, Gratuities, Porterage, Airport Security Tax Pomerantz, Paul Roth, Louise organized and most effective pre-election activity taken locally in Rotman, Mark Scholes, Molly many years. The intent of the meetings was to introduce the organized * with a minimum $500 donation to the 2005 UJA Ann Schwarcz, David Somer, Jewish community to each candidate, educate the candidates about campaign Jay State, William Steen, David issues of importance to us and begin to build a relationship that will Streinger, Marty Strub, Harvey provide us access as required. Lawrence stressed the need to follow- Waxman, Janet Weisz-Asa, Alan up with both the election winners and losers. Appropriate thank you For a copy of the mission itinerary, registration form Wynperle. letters were sent to everyone who met with us and congratulatory letters have been sent to the winners. A meeting will be called soon to or more information call September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 3

UJA Federation Federation President Announces Key Leadership Appointments In 2002 UJA Federation adopted join Louise Klinghoffer as co-chair to just unfold on us, or we a significant difference within the the changes in UJA Federation the slogan “We’re building a new of the Women’s Campaign. can take the initiative to create Hamilton Jewish community.” leadership positions, Lasky Jewish future for Hamilton.” The According to Lasky, the Jewish future we want for Lasky has also announced expressed his thanks to everyone commitment to do just that has “Jo-Ann brings a wealth of our community. I have every the appointment of Willy Steen who has come on board. “I am been amply demonstrated by the organizational experience to our confidence that Howard will bring C.A. as UJA Federation treasurer. grateful for the dedication and appointment of several individuals efforts. Her knowledge of the the vision and leadership required Lasky has also made a formal and commitment of everyone who has to key leadership positions. UJA community, coupled with her to steer us toward the future we public commitment to ensure that stepped up to partner with me Federation president, Leslie Lasky, leadership skills will strengthen really want.” the business of the Federation is and the UJA Federation staff. The revealed the changes at the UJA this important component of our In accepting the appointment, conducted with the effectiveness success of the community and Federation August board meeting. Financial Resources Development Brown acknowledged the gravitas and transparency that every my success as the president are Dr. Larry Levin will serve as efforts.” of the mandate. community member and every interdependent with the success of chair of the UJA 2005 Men’s Jo-Ann is one half of the “The role of the Federation donor is entitled to expect. Says all the wonderful volunteers who Campaign, succeeding co-chairs community’s new “power couple”. is changing and the Community Lasky, “Along with his much are joining the leadership team. I Drs. Paul Roth and Lester Joining Jo-Ann in the leadership Planning Committee will play valued professional experience, have every confidence that working Krames. Lasky praised the group is her husband Harold a key role in determining what Willy brings a sense of urgency together, we ensure a brighter outgoing co-chairs for their two Pomerantz, who now assumes those changes can be. We have and commitment to the portfolio future for our community.” years of profound dedication to the chair of the UJA Federation assembled an extremely talented that inspires my total confidence. the community and the campaign. Public Affairs Committee. Harold group of individuals and I am As a result of his efforts, we will be “Paul and Lester provided the succeeds outgoing and founding personally excited to be a part of a a better organization.” vision and leadership that led us chair, Dr. Lawrence Hart. Hart, team that has the potential to make In reviewing the scope of to two of the best organized and recognized as one of Canada’s most successful campaigns we have most ardent and articulate ever conducted, including our first Israel advocates is completely You are cordially invited to the million dollar campaign in many comfortable with the new years. We are deeply grateful for appointment. Says Hart, “Anyone UJA Campaign 2005 Opening Gala Campaign Event their dedication and hard work. who reads the Hamilton Spectator, They have left a legacy that will or any of the national newspapers, Join us as the Community Welcomes serve as a wonderful challenge to will recognize Harold’s name their successors.” as one of the most consistent, Temple Anshe Sholom’s Rabbi Phil Cohen Levin paid homage to his rational, well-versed and strategic predecessors, acknowledging all voices for Israel in the media. The the positive changes they have community will be exceptionally Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 10:30 am brought to the campaign. well served by this appointment.” Goldie’s Place at Shalom Village Too “Paul and Lester have provided Another key appointment to a template and strategy framework the leadership team is Howard 60/70 Macklin Street North, Hamilton that works well. It is my intention Brown, who succeeds Dr. Judah to continue to build on the Denburg as chair of the UJA Featuring keynote speaker foundation they have created and Federation Community Planning hopefully bring the UJA campaign Committee. UJA President, to even greater success. The future Lasky, has charged Brown and Dr. Ellen Cannon of our Jewish community and our his committee with the mandate who will speak on children depend on it” to bring significant changes to Another new addition to the the operational structure of the “The Critical Issues Facing UJA 2005 campaign leadership agency. Says Lasky, is Jo-Ann Pomerantz who will “We can allow the future World Jewry in the 21st Century An Interview with Federation ...Meeting the Challenges” president, Leslie Lasky Welcoming remarks by Rabbi Mark Biller & Rabbi Daniel Green Since his induction as president of UJA Federation last spring, Les Lasky has spent the Couvert $10.00 includes a light brunch last several weeks acquainting (Babysitting Available) himself with the myriad of RSVP 905-648-0605, ext 304 or 306 to reserve your spot. issues that make up the ongoing Federation agenda. Lasky brings to the position a wealth “ An electrifying and dynamic speaker who will leave you of community experience, that include holding the positions better informed and deeply inspired.” of president of Beth Jacob Ellen S. Cannon, Ph.D. is a Professor of Political Science at Northeastern Illinois University and Synagogue and Shalom Village, a public policy analyst and consultant who advises major corporations on policy issues. She is a vice-president of B’nai Brith frequent commentator in the media, having appeared on CNN, CNBC, National Public Radio and Canada, vice chair of the UJA numerous national and local television and radio programs. campaign, director of United Les Lasky Her articles and comments have appeared in major newspapers and magazines as well, including Way of Hamilton Burlington, committees or through more USA Today, The Washington Times, Chicago Sun Times, and Crain’s Chicago Business. and treasurer of the YMCA’s generous giving through the Building Tomorrow campaign. UJA. Dr. Cannon is currently Vice President of the American Jewish Congress, Midwest Region. She is In the following interview, he a faculty member of the Wexner Heritage Foundation and a lecturer on the Steinhardt Internship outlines his vision for the next How do you intend to Program. From 1988 to 1994, Dr. Cannon was a commissioner for Jewish Women’s Equality of two year term. accomplish that? the American Jewish Congress, Midwest Region. Ellen is a recipient of the Esther Award for Jewish One of the initiatives we’ve Women’s Leadership from Shalva (an organization that combats domestic violence). As a national What do you hope to started will be to present a political analyst she is on the cutting edge in analyzing political issues and explaining how they accomplish during your tenure. precis of our board’s meetings impact on the Jewish community and Israel. I would like the Federation to in the Hamilton Jewish News, become more transparent. We so that people will have an need to be more proactive in understanding of what we talk telling the community what we about and what decisions are do and help them to understand made. Honorary Program Chair Sponsoring agencies how their contributions to Anne Mandell Adas Israel Congregation the UJA are used locally and What do you bring to this UJA 2005 Campaign Chairs Beth Jacob Congregation Mens Division - Dr. Larry Levin in Israel. I believe that if position? Temple Anshe Sholom Womens Division Co-Chairs community members had a A spirit of cooperation and Jewish National Fund Louise Klinghoffer & Jo-Ann Pomerantz better understanding of what a long history of community State of Israel Bonds

Federation does and how it involvement. I’ve worked in operates, they would more easily organizations that have been identify with our objectives beneficiaries of Federation and Securing Our Jewish Future and be more supportive, independent of Federation and either through participation in cont’d on p7 UJA Campaign 2005: FOR OUR CHILDREN Page 4 The Hamilton Jewish News September 2004 - Tishrei 5765

Welcome To Hamilton! UJA Federation’s GroHamilton Committee Hosts 2nd Annual Welcome Barbeque

Over 100 people, most of them newcomers to the community, attended the 2nd annual Welcome To Hamilton Barbeque on August 29. The new families enjoyed the warm reception and the opportunity to become acquainted with other newcomers and representatives from community organizations. The barbeque is an annual event organized by UJA Federation’s GroHamilton committee. If you are new to Hamilton’s Jewish community and require information about community services, please call or email Wendy Schneider at 905- 628-0058 ([email protected]) so we can put you on our mailing list and keep you informed of upcoming community events.

UJA Federation’s Welcome Wagon Committee Danna Horwood, Cindy Kam, Nicole Feldman and Deborah Frankel

GroHamilton’s Welcome Wagon committee met for its fifth consecutive year this summer to create beautiful baskets for the 36 Jewish families who have moved to Hamilton during the last Newcomers, Elliot Biro and Dina Schwartz year. The gift baskets, enhanced by generous donations from local merchants, the new Jewish Hamilton brochure (available at the Federation office) and information from community synagogues, schools and organizations, were handed out to newcomers at the GroHamilton chair, Ellen Resnick welcome barbeque held on August 29. If you are new to Hamilton or with Tori Metzger know of someone who is please notify Ellen Resnick, GroHamilton chair at 905.628.4804 or Wendy Schneider 905.628.0058 so that we can welcome them warmly. To all our donors and to the Welcome Wagon and GroHamilton volunteers, we wish you a very Happy New Year. Ellen Resnick, GroHamilton Chair Danna Horwood, Welcome Wagon Chair

Volunteers GroHamilton thanks this year’s Welcome Wagon Allison Mackenzie, Tanya Schneider, sponsors for their generous support Shari Levine, Lauren Levine, Adas Israel Synagogue & Lenny Loewith Beth Jacob Synagogue Temple Anshe Sholom The chefs: Charles Kravetsky, Teddy Kravetsky, David Albert Snow Hair Design Group Horwood, Brian Kirsh, Ethan Rogers, The Bean Bar Leia Ger Rogers and David Kravetsky Chez BonBon Effort Trust Explora-Toy Hamilton Hebrew Academy Jewish National Fund Kehila Community Day School Room For Dessert So Low Sales Strubs Pickles Westdale Delicatessen Wendy’s Yoga Studio Zoe’s Spa The JCC was filled to overflowing with new families to Hamiton. September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 5

UJA Federation

UNITED JEWISH APPEAL CAMPAIGN 2004 $998,000 UJA Federation Presents a Special Fundraising event for allocated The Ralph Travis Israel Experience Fund

On behalf of UJA Federation we thank our volunteer canvassers and staff. Thanks to your efforts we were able to allocate more funds to An Evening at the Races & our local agencies and to Israel. Slots Jewish Federation Administration $129,866 Community Website, Leadership Development, Sunday, October 31, 2004 at Community Governance, Central Community Resource Centre,Public Relations Spokesbody for Community, Anti- 967 Highway #5, Flamborough Semitism Watchbody/Community Security, Community Demographics, Holocaust Education Projects, Israel Experience Student Scholarships, March of the Living, Adult Missions $50 All-Inclusive Ticket for One Includes admission, parking and racing United Jewish Appeal program All-You-Can-Eat Buffet overlooking Canada’s fastest half-mile track. Campaign 8,900 All taxes and gratuities are included A tax receipt will be issued for $25. Campaign meeting expenses, campaign events promotional materials, special projects Dining Room open 5:00 p.m. - Post Time 6:20 p.m. Administration 129,388 750 Slot Machines • Live Harness Racing Salaries, rent, equipment rentals Join Us For An Evening of Fun, Fine Dining Jewish Social Services Administration 61,000 and Great Racing & Gaming Action! Direct Relief 49,000

Jewish Education All Proceeds in support of UJA Federation’s Hamilton Hebrew Academy & Ralph Travis Israel Experience Fund Kehila Jewish Community Day School 141,000 ...helping local teens have the experience of a Beth Jacob Religious School 10,000 Temple Anshe Sholom Religious School 26,000 lifetime! Midrasha High School 25,228 McMaster Jewish Students Association 16,000 For Tickets contact: Mark Scholes 905.523.1842, The Ralph Travis Israel Experience Fund was established in Community Services 1996 by the Travis family in memory of their beloved husband Jewish Community Centre 115,000 and father, Ralph, who passed away in 1995. The fund Camp Kadimah • Community-Wide provides annual scholarships to worthy Hamilton area students Cultural Programming: Yom Hashoah participating in official Israel Experience programs. Since its Yom Ha’atzmaut, Purim Carnival, etc. inception, 14 area students have received $500 scholarships. Recreational Programming Youth Leadership After a two year hiatus, the fund’s major event, An Evening Development Adult Jewish Education at the Races, is back. To support this worthy cause, see details below. For more information about when to apply for next year’s Hamilton Jewish News 14,000 grants, contact Christine Nusca at Federation at 905-648-0605, Kashrut Services 13,200 ext 306. John Levy and Mark Scholes (pictured right), together with Legacy Endowment Fund 6,180 Glen Watts and Cuppy Katz, sit on the Ralph Travis Israel Experience Fund committee National Collective Responsibility UIA Federations Canada 73,965 Birthright Israel 6,108

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UJA Federation McMaster Jewish Students Association UJA Walkathon raises over $10,000 The McMaster Jewish are between the ages of 18 and for Israel & Local Needs Students Association (JSA) is 26, please note that registration happy to announce that the for the winter trips willl start on Last spring’s UJA Federation Walkathon office will be open to all students September 22, 2004. Log on to broke new ground by raising funds for bursary attending McMaster University israelforfree.com and sign up for support for local Jewish education, as well and Mohawk College following the most wonderful and truly as for the Israel Crisis Management Centre, the summer hiatus. There will moving experience that you can which provides crisis intervention and long- be an Open House for new imagine. For more information, term emotional and financial support to Israeli students and their families from please call the JSA office at 905- new immigrant victims of terror. both campuses on Monday 522-7215 Over $10,000 was raised through both September 6th at the JSA office Our fantastic executive slate corporate sponsors and local walkers. Co-Chairs from noon to 3:00 pm. for this year includes, Brandon The JSA, whose mandate is deSilva, president; Jessica Yves Apel and Michael Glogauer are indebted to to provide social, educational Waserman, vice-president; their hard-working committee, that included, and cultural programming Nadine Dostrovsky and Alana Luba Apel, Deborah Glogauer, past co-chairs, Thank You To This Year’s Walkathon Sponsors to Jewish students in post- Kayfetz, social chairs; Mariel Jill Gaffe and Andrea Molot, Cindy Kam Acuity Funds • Yves Apel • The Arctic Experience secondary institutions, receives Heller and Lily Kline, social and Marli Bennett, as well as to members • Buckrell-Apel Advisory Team • Dominion Auto funding from both the action chairs; Hayley Erdman of Hamilton’s own ‘A Touch of Klez’, who • Effort Trust Faircourt Asset Management • Hamilton Jewish Federation and Mariel Heller, cultural delighted the crowd with klezmer music. Joel Feldman Jewish National Fund • Fidelity and UIA Federations Canada. chairs; Lina Ostrovsky and Funds Franklin Templeton • Michael Glogauer The on-campus office, which Jordan Wronzberg, Israel Headline Media • Rose Lax • Robert Niksic includes a student lounge, advocacy chairs; Avi Ben Zvi, Parkdale International • Susan & Paul Roth Herb provides Thursday lunches public relations; Ruth Moses, & CeCe Schreiber • Frank Simkevitz • Michael Taylor • Wentworth Metal Recycling and snacks on Tuesdays and webmaster; and Sarah Cuneo & Donors AIC • Yves & Luba Apel • The Barn Wednesdays. The office staff and Naomi Shuman, interfaith • Bennetts • Explora-Toy • Fortinos, Ancaster and student executive provide chairs. • David & Danna Horwood • Turtle Pond Toys a warm and encompassing JSA director, Judy Schwartz, • Rick Zivko environment, that includes is always available to the shabbat dinners, weekly lunches, students for all and any concerns education, Israel programming that they may be experiencing. and guest speakers. The JSA The JSA office is located in is also the headquarters for the Commons Building, Room Canada Israel Experience B103 at McMaster University. Birthright free trips to Israel. For more information call 905- Over 70,000 participants from 522-7215. all over the world have already experienced a trip of a lifetime. If you are Jewish, have never been to Israel on a peer trip and

Jewish Social Services

by Carol Krames, director Hamilton Jewish Social Services Midrasha High School A joint program between the Hamilton Learning Centre Help Us Welcome Newcomers and UJA Federation of Hamilton Our community is attracting many new families and we do our best to welcome them warmly. One of our newest families, arriving this month, have been blessed with quadruplets, who 2004-2005 5764-5765 are turning two years old this fall. As you can imagine they will need lots of support. Their most immediate need is for cribs, Academic Program as well as baby clothes, (over size 2, suitable for 3 girls and one boy) strollers, toys, games. If you would like to help with time or Midrasha Director, Andrea Zians donations please email [email protected]. HEBREW GRADE 10: Prerequisites: open to all students in grade 9 with previous Hebrew background. JSS Theatre Club News Dates: Wednesday evenings 5:30-8:30 pm This has been a fun summer for the Hamilton JSS Theatre Club. Three buses, carrying 134 people went to see The Location: Beth Jacob Synagogue tuition: $600 Producers in July. While the play received mixed reviews from Start Date: Wednesday, September, 22, 2004 our group, everyone enjoyed the outing and the beautiful weather. In August, we went to see Hairspray, a really enjoyable show with lots of good values. On October 20, we have tickets to see HEBREW GRADE 11 & 12 Mamma Mia at the Royal Alex in Toronto. For more information Prerequisites: previous grade 11 or 12. call Carol or Bea at 905-648-0605 (326) Dates: Monday evenings 5:30-8:30 pm How To Make Your New Year’s Location: Beth Jacob Synagogue tuition: $600 Start Date: Monday, September 20. 2004 Celebration Extra Special As Rosh Hashanah fast approaches we all wonder what we can do to make the coming year more significant. Add to your celebration with a food or cash donation to the Hamilton Kosher COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY GRADE 12 CREDIT Food Bank. Prerequisites: Intermediate social science Dates: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Looking for Nursing Care? Location: Beth Jacob Synagogue tuition: $900 Are you looking for nursing care in your home. We Start Date: Week of September 20th to be announced have a qualified male nurse who is experienced in caring for elderly and disabled. For more information call Carol Krames 905-648-0605 (325) TOPICS 4 TEENS Prerequisites: none (open discussion group) Dates: Select Sunday evenings (10 in total) The staff and board of directors would like to Location: Beth Jacob Synagogue tuition: $300 wish the entire community To register please call Andrea (905) 308-7647, or Claretta (905) 628-6787. Registration A Very Happy and Healthy New Year to also take place during first class. *Midrasha Hebrew High School reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 7

UJA Federation Local CIJA Group Leads Pre-Election Lobbying Effort The impact of the newly Relations Committee of the need to have a relationship with old friends… but not always. Board of Directors that the formed Canadian Council for Canada Israel Committee all parties and all candidates. One of the more interesting initiative was well worth Israel and Jewish Advocacy (CIC) led the initiative. Other It was incumbent upon us to and successful encounters in the effort… but only if the (CIJA) was made obvious participants included Jeff deliver a cohesive message and the process was the meeting community is prepared to make during the recent federal Levy, Harold Pomerantz, Ron CIJA provided a framework we held with the three local NDP the commitment to sustain this election. Working within a Berenbaum, Gary Gerofsky, Dr. could build upon utilizing our candidates. Although there is a higher level of organization strategy framework provided David Somer, Evelyn Silver, Dr. own local resources.” historic relationship between the and follow up appropriately. by CIJA, the Hamilton Jewish Lorne Finkelstein, Milt Lewis Gerald Fisher, UJA Federation NDP and the Canadian Jewish Although the follow-up strategy community played a very active and Rabbi Mark Biller. executive director concurred. community, that relationship is still evolving , it will surely role in bringing our concerns to Dr. David Somer, Vice “Every interest group in has been seriously strained since include more staff – to – staff the attention of every candidate President for Community Canada has taken the time and the retirement of former leader contact between UJA Federation in every political party. Relations for UJA Federation made the investment to be better Ed Broadbent. The relationship and the local MP’s, periodic “This was the most well of Hamilton explained the organized and more effective hit rock bottom during the meetings with MPs in their organized and effective lobbying impetus for this higher level of in delivering their message to tenure of Svend Robinson as constituency offices and perhaps initiative ever undertaken involvement. Ottawa with greater consistency NDP Foreign Affairs critic; his a visit to Ottawa as well. by our community” said Dr. “Individuals in our Jewish and greater frequency than we unrelenting and uninformed In any case, it appears that Lawrence Hart. Dr. Hart was community have always been have. hostility toward Israel and the Jewish community has referring to a series of pre- involved in the political process. That is especially true of some especially his antics in Jenin successfully begun a process election meetings held between In times of urgency they have groups who are diametrically following the violence in 2002. of change in the local political local Jewish community leaders generally been helpful when opposed to the Jewish interest. Local NDP leader David culture; a change that opens the and the candidates running in called on to provide access, We cannot ignore this.” Christoforson took the time door for meaningful relationships the federal ridings of Hamilton or deliver a message to an Harold Pomerantz, Chair to be well briefed before the and useful dialogue with our Centre, Hamilton East – Stony MP or minister and we urge of the UJA Federation Public meeting. He appreciated the elected officials. Creek and Ancaster – Dundas – those individuals to continue Affairs Committee went reasons why our community Fisher has several years of Flamborough – Westdale. their efforts. However, the on to say that “the changing has been so vexed by the party experience working with the Dr. Hart, who serves as political landscape has changed demographics in the country and made assurances that he New England office of AIPAC National Chair of the Community dramatically over the years. We require us to recognize that was prepared to work hard to (America Israel Public Affairs ‘business as usual’ is just no re-establish some of the good Committee). AIPAC, the Israel Interview with Les Lasky longer adequate. “If we don’t will that has been lost. lobby group in the U.S.A. is cont’d from page 3 make the commitment and take Several members of the considered to be a very effective I believe I offer a very broad current issues so that they can the time and do the homework community delegation felt that role model for Jewish political perspective that’s not rooted to express themselves cogently in required to get an effective pro- this may have been the most activists around the world. one viewpoint. discussions with non-Jews about Israel message across to Ottawa, useful of all the meetings. Jewish and Israeli interests. you can be sure that the other Going forward, Dr. Hart You took on the position The JCC has long been side will take every advantage reported to the UJA Federation of president last spring. Has an important part of the of that vacuum and effectively the learning curve been very Jewish community and as our deliver a message that can have challenging? demographics change, the disastrous consequences for us.” The learning curve has been services delivered through the The meetings were conducted exceptionally steep. Having been JCC need to be examined in with the intention of imparting out of Federation work for some order to allow it to continue to three important messages: 1. time, there was a great deal on play a role in our community, The Jewish community is now which to become current on. which may or may not mirror organized and prepared to play Bob Hemberger that which historically has been an appropriate and ongoing Can you speak about some of the case. role in the political process. fine catering the challenges facing Federation Jewish Social Services provides 2. The Jewish community is at this time? an important function to the a repository of important and Corporate & Special Events Our biggest challenge is members of our community reliable information that can to increase our campaign who are economically or help to inform elected officials revenue. We need to encourage developmentally disadvantaged. on matters of both local and kosher catering responsible giving, in order to We need to ensure that the international concern. 3. We have funds available to reinvest service delivery provided by intend to establish and sustain bar & Bat mitzvahs in our community, to develop the JSS continues to meet their a dialogue with members of all weddings volunteers through programs needs. parties, whether or not they are anniversaries like Genesis, and to send our Another priority is to work in the government. community leadership to with the Jewish schools to help The Jewish community conferences, where they can them understand the recently delegations were well received Innsville: 905-643-1244 learn new ideas, gain insights and published education report and by all the candidates and their Residence:905-664-1933 network with other Jews from to use it as a first step in bringing staffs. Although the agenda was medium sized communities. some type of coordination to formal and prepared in advance, The McMaster Jewish the delivery of education in the in some cases these meetings Student Association is facing Jewish community. seemed like meetings between increased student enrollment Lastly, Federation will and these students are coming build bridges and liaise with to campus at younger ages. The other Jewish organizations, as Federation believes it’s important together we prepare a plan for that there be a welcoming our community that needs to presence on campus to help be comprehensive, inclusive and these students socialize and learn continues the tradition which and become knowledgeable on Hamilton has made itself proud. Campaign Leaders Set Goal vital needs.” cont’d from page 1 Campaign leaders Larry “In a sense, this is a ‘make or Levin, Louise Klinghoffer break campaign’. I am confident and Jo-Ann Pomerantz are that as more people fully realize committed to bringing the what’s at stake, they will open campaign back over the $1M their hearts and generously threshold. support the only campaign that “We hope to strengthen the supports the entire community”. support of our existing donors, while continuing to expand the donor base”, said Levin. UJA Federation executive director, Gerald Fisher, added, Page 8 The Hamilton Jewish News September 2004 - Tishrei 5765

Israel Experience Community Teens Return on a “High” From Their Israel Experience

by the evening singing Ha’tikvah exciting adventures. Naomi & Tamar Klinghoffer together. At this point, we We were very grateful for On June 2nd, 2004, we realized that we were part of a our Birthright gift and wanted carried our rather large suitcases very important project. to give back to Israel. Livnot to Pearson Airport. Along with It was hard to believe how U’Lehibanot gave us the 40 other young adults who intense our birthright trip opportunity to help out the we met there, we began our was. When we were warned country as well as experience adventure to Israel. Through in advance that we wouldn’t living in Jerusalem. We lived Canada Israel Experience, and sleep we were not aware of the in a hostel and participated in the Birthright program, we were accuracy of that statement. Our many volunteer projects such as given a free trip to Israel, funded days were packed, and by the end painting and repairing homes, by the Israeli Government, of the day, what we had done assembling care packages for private philanthropists, and local that morning seemed like it had soldiers, and helping out at a Jewish communities. Following happened ages ago. One of our soup kitchen. These projects Birthright, we planned to stay in favourite 24 hour periods began were done to assist new Israel with Livnot U’Lehibanot, with an evening spent in the immigrants, victims of terror a volunteer program based in desert, in a Bedouin tent. We and disabled citizens of Israel. Jerusalem. were served a delicious Bedouin Upon completing our volunteer On Birthright, we spent our meal, learned about Bedouin project of the day, we had the first Shabbat in Jerusalem with lifestyles, participated in drum remainder of the afternoon to 1000 other Canadian Birthright circles, and went for a midnight explore Jerusalem. We went participants. As we sat on walk in the desert. At 3:45 am, to Ben Yehudah street, visited Seen here, housepainting in Gilo, local teens, (from l to r) Rebecca Starkman, we packed our bags and hiked Migdal David, the biblical zoo, Tamar Klinghoffer, Becca Schneider and Naomi Klinghoffer volunteer with the steps of the Southern wall Livnot U’lehibanot in Jerusalem. and watched the sun set over up Masada to watch the sunrise. the Israel museum, and enjoyed the city, we felt a connection After watching the beautiful the delicious foods at the shuk. to Israel and with our fellow sunrise, we walked through the The atmosphere at Livnot us to learn about the history interact with Israelis. Canadians. At this point, we ruins and learned about the was warm and welcoming. of the country in a very secure We are very grateful to have began to realize the importance history of Masada. We took Volunteers from many different and sheltered environment. had the opportunity to spend of bringing young Jews together a scenic and challenging route countries and backgrounds This enabled us to see the 5 weeks in the holy land. We in Israel. This was reinforced a down the mountain and shortly participated, including diversity of Israel and gave us were able to form a much closer few days later at the Mega Event, after we headed off to Ein Gedi. volunteers from England, the opportunity to visit many connection with so much of our an evening spent with 7000 At this beautiful oasis in the Poland, and a Danish Christians significant sites. Livnot allowed history that we had only heard other Birthright participants desert, we enjoyed a refreshing for Israel organization. This led us to have a better understanding about before. We hope to have from around the world. There swim in the waterfall. After to many interesting and thought of what it is like to live in Israel. the opportunity to go back one was tremendous energy and a lunch, we covered ourselves in provoking discussions. Being independent, we became day and help the country grow feeling of unity as we sang Israeli mud and floated in the Dead Sea. On each part of our trip, familiar with Jerusalem, we were and develop. songs, and listened to speakers Like this one, each day was filled we experienced Israel in a very responsible for our own safety, and performers. We ended with challenging, interesting and different way. Birthright allowed and we had the opportunity to

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Local Events Jewish Gospel Singer Headlines Temple Fundraiser Hadassah Bazaar Returns! by possesses seven torah scrolls Behind the Scenes, among others. Barry Bender After a ten-year hiatus, the work on Monday. We also including one on indefinite loan Honorary co-chairs of this Hamilton Hadassah-WIZO need people who can come in B’yachad / Together is the from a congregant family. Five event are the Hon. Lincoln M. Bazaar is returning. It will be the evening to help pack up theme of Temple Anshe Sholom’s of these are in need of restoration Alexander and Rabbi Emeritus upcoming Torah Renewal due to their age and regular wear Bernard Baskin. held on Monday, November 8, leftovers (hopefully, very little) fundraising concert occurring and tear, which cause split seams The event also includes 2004, at 440 King Street West, and help with the cleanup. in the Temple’s sanctuary on and cracked and / or faded letters. important educational the old CHCH Studio, across Men are welcome to come and Monday October 25th at 7:45 Repairs to a torah scroll components. Jewish and Black the street from Gilbert‚s Men help us at any time! Please call pm. Joshua Nelson, renowned must be made by a specially students will present their Shop. The hours will be from Jill Gaffe (905) 546-0953, Deb African-American Jewish gospel trained scribe, called a sofer response to the various themes 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sheinbaum (905) 572-9391 or singer, will present a gala concert stam. The repair work must and messages of the event The convenors, Jill Gaffe the Hadassah-WIZO office at be done meticulously by hand, through a joint artistic display. of Jewish music with the energy and Dr. Deb Sheinbaum, and spirit of gospel, blues and using special ink and quills. This Artefacts and story boards on (905) 522-5537 to volunteer or jazz, or – as he terms it – “Hebrew is a very time-consuming and the history of the Jewish and enthusiastically took on the for pick-up of items. Soul”. expensive process. Black communities in Hamilton job of revitalization of the We use the funds raised to Nelson, who is a Grammy Rabbi Avraham Kubayov of will also be presented throughout Bazaar, remembering their support education, medical and award nominee, is a gospel Toronto, a well known sofer the Temple lobbies and at the mother‚s involvement in the social service projects both here singer in the tradition of Mahalia stam, has been engaged by the reception. Another highlight will Toronto Bazaars over the years. and in Israel. Please support Jackson, a Hebrew teacher, Temple to perform the torah be Rabbi Kubayov’s slide show Members of Aviva Chapter this very worthy project. restoration work. In commenting depicting torah making and torah composer, Torah chanter, and the are working hard to collect As always, The Hadassah- musical embodiment of cultural upon this project, Rabbi Kubayov repair. clothing, Baby Stuff, Treasures, harmony. His audiences have said, “When you restore a torah, Sponsorships for the event are WIZO Bazaar is the best included the President of Israel, you bring it back to life.” still available. Sponsors receive Books, CDs, Video Games, bargain in town! the Prime Minister of Sweden Individuals from all three two preferred-seating tickets to Sporting good, etc. Come out and help up and President Bill Clinton and main branches of Hamilton’s the concert, admission to a gala Volunteers are needed to recreate a Hamilton tradition! he has toured in Scandinavia, Jewish community are involved reception, free admission to the set up on Sunday all day (or as Europe, Canada and Israel. in the organization and have gospel singing workshop, and a many hours you can give) and The title of one of his CDs is contributed generously to tax receipt. As well, all sponsors “Hebrew Soul”. A documentary the event and a lead event will be honoured with a listing film about him, “Keep on sponsorship was received from in the program booklet and by JWI Weekend focuses on Walking”, was recently screened the UJA Federation of Hamilton. participating in a special torah at the Hamilton Jewish Film Endorsements for this event, rededication service. Violence Against Women Festival. Joshua Nelson also has a particularly for the interfaith, There will be advertising web site, www.joshuanelson.com. cross-cultural aspects of the available in the event booklet A weekend for women in of domestic abuse. Also on the Joshua Nelson will also present gospel singing workshop, have that will enable merchants and Niagara Falls, October 22 to 24, program is educator Channa a gospel singing workshop at been received from Mayor Di professionals to reach a valuable sponsored by Jewish Women Sargon, who will discuss the Centenary United Church on Ianni’s office, Strengthening and diverse readership. International of Canada, will achievements of Jewish women Sunday October 24th at 3:30 Hamilton’s Community The concert promises to be pm. Initiative, Hamilton’s Interfaith a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime, focus on the issue of violence in history. There will also be Proceeds from these events Group, Ontario Workers’ Arts event. Not to be missed! against women. wen-do self defence workshops. will go toward the repair and and Heritage Centre, as well as For reserved seating tickets Titled “The Voice of The weekend is open to maintenance of Temple Anshe from the Community Relations and sponsorship information Women..One Voice Many women of all ages and will Sholom’s torahs. As well, a office of Hamilton Police for this unique event call Lillian Choices”, the weekend will be held at the Renaissance portion will initiate the Stewart Services. Hinkley in the Temple office at feature talks on domestic Fallsview Hotel. The cost Memorial Church Disability Generous sponsorships-in- 905-528-0121. violence and women’s human is $395, based on double Access Fund, which has as its kind for the sponsors’ reception “It takes a congregation to goal the installation of an elevator have also been received from complete a Torah, a Torah to rights and issues. occupancy. For information to assist elderly and physically- Fortinos, Room for Dessert, complete a congregation.” A keynote speaker is Amy call 416-630-9313 or go to challenged congregants. Crown Bench Estate Winery, Robbins Ellison, a cardiac www.jwicanada.com Temple Anshe Sholom Suzy’s Cooking and Savvy anesthesiologist and a survivor Page 10 The Hamilton Jewish News September 2004 - Tishrei 5765

JCC Pages Hamilton Delegation Brings Home 17 Medals from Maccabi Youth Games by Allen Harris a huge sacrifice. Knowing we would be short of luggage space, The athletes, coaches and he volunteered to leave his golf parents who made the journey clubs at home. Adam Dembe, in to Boston for the J.C.C. Maccabi his second year as a junior coach Games will long remember the was a huge asset. Hopefully he week of August 15-20, 2004. will stay involved in future years. It wasn’t just the athletes and To Sharon, David and Adam, coaches that took part – From the a huge “Thank you”. You know very beginning the parents and how much you are appreciated. siblings became involved in what Next year the Games are has become the largest event of its in Richmond VA. and already kind in the world. plans are underway for our Max Martin and Melissa participation. If you would Woolfson, both present to support like to be part of our delegation their sisters in the Games, joined contact the JCC now, it’s not our athletes in the Olympic style too soon. opening ceremonies and proudly Of course all this would never carried the Hamilton banner into be possible without the help of the Fleet Center to the roar from our sponsors. Year after year they over 13,000 cheering supporters. support our kids and we thank Over 1700 athletes took part them from the bottom of our in this year’s Games. There hearts. Their names are listed were 41 delegations from across below. Please thank them the the United States, Canada, next time you talk to one of them Israel, Australia, Great Britain, The Hamilton Maccabi Games Delegation: and be sure to use their products Venezuela and Poland. Front row (l to r) Yael Hart, Ashlee Woolfson, Bess Martin, Masha Barsky, Jen Gilbert; or services whenever possible. Your Hamilton JCC had Back Row (l to r) Allen Harris, Adam Dembe, Richard Gorrin, Simcha Walfish, Sharon Hart, David Bromstein They helped us, let us help them. a small but very successful SPONSORS: Bay King group of seven athletes. Our the student-choreographed jazz However, the Maccabi Games Israel and Maccabi World Motors, B’Nai Brith Viceroy delegation returned with a total division. Masha then followed are about more than athletics. Union have tried unsuccessfully Lodge, Dominion Bag and of 17 medals. On a per capita Bess’ example and took part in They are about, friendship, for 32 years to have the IOC Burlap, Effort Trust, Grand basis we were without doubt the track and field winning gold and Judaism, socializing and caring honour their request. Maybe Order of Israel, H.J.M.B.L. most successful delegation at the bronze medals and sharing. Wednesday our kids will help to make a Hamilton Tiger Cat Athletic Games. Bess Martin became Our table tennis players did afternoon all athletic events were difference. Trust Fund, Paul Hanover, Dr. our largest winner in the 22-year very well against extremely high halted and everybody gathered Our dance coach, Sharon Harry Hotz, Hotz Ferrous Inc. history of the Maccabi Games competition. Jennifer Gilbert at Gillett Stadium, home of Hart, was a tremendous help. Not Dr. Richard Levy, Herb and Cece with a total of 6 medals. She brought home one Gold, one the New England Patriots for a only did she look after and coach Schreiber Family Foundation, teamed with Ashlee Woolfson Silver and two Bronze medals and rally and party. Anouk Spitzer, our dancers, she gave her time to Dr. Franklin Shapiro. in a dance duet that won two Simcha Walfish won a bronze in daughter of the Israeli coach supervise numerous kids, making ...and all the kind people who, Gold and one silver medal and the boys’ doubles event. Our murdered at the 1972 Munich sure they were all on the correct during the year, have donated to then took part in track and total was completes on the final Olympics, addressed the group. buses following the evening the Maccabi Games fund at the field, winning two more Gold day when Richard Gorrin won a The purpose of the rally was to activities. David Bromstein, a JCC. and one more Silver. Also in Bronze medal in track and field. put pressure on the International 17-year veteran of the Games, the dance competition Yael Hart Richard also competed in the Olympic Committee to recognize spent most of his time covering won Gold in the senior girls, tennis tournament putting on a the Munich attack with a every event we were involved Ashlee Woolfson won another great performance against 230 minute’s silence prior to every in, including attending a 6:00 silver in the tap competition other players. Olympic games. a.m. meeting. David also made and Masha Barsky won Silver in The JCC Humanitarian Youth Awards

The JCC Humanitarian Youth Awards were held last spring at City Hall are in memory of JCC youth leader Max Rotman. Honouring leadership and volunteerism performed by local high school youth, this year 80 area teens were heralded for many hours of devotion to all ages in need of service. Throughout the city schools, hospitals, recreation centres and seniors’ and nursing homes depend on teens giving their time, whether by assisting professionals or one-to-one assistance, or creating new efforts in easing others’ problems. Chair Howard Katz, JCC President Aubrey Friedman and JCC former President Larry Szpirglas congratulated these amazing people who contribute so greatly to community. Sunni Genesco was the key speaker to the 80 teens. Those who give time to the JCC were Adam Brown, Sasha Katz, Valerie Klassen, Ilana Klinghoffer, Leah Mauer, Evan Schneider, Michael Shkolnik, Deborah Winter. Special thanks to Aaron Lax, who welcomed the familes of these wonderful leaders in their own right.

In Honour Of Those Lost in the Shoah In honour of those lost in the Shoah, Janus is creating busts from Images of loved ones lost in the Holocaust. These individuals will be included in the larger sculptural installation “Marrow Fragments” dedicated to those lost to mass violence. Presently 150 busts have been created towards this project. These busts will be displayed in a permanent exhibit at the Jewish Community Centre and used each year during the Yom Hashoa Service. Please send a clear picture Of your lost loved One To (not originals!)with a self addressed stamped envelope to Janus140 York Street, Eden Mills Ontario, N0B 1P0 September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 11

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Fall Programs CAMP KADIMAH & CAMP GADNA

Community children enjoyed a great summer For Pre-School & Youth at camp with terrific counsellors. Thanks to staff 4 Years & Under members Jonathan Kates (assistant director), Rebecca Shapiro will guide your children as they enjoy the Meryl Levy, Ben Shragge, Steven Schneider, Brian equipment, playroom, arts and crafts and story/music time. Rochwerg, Ethan Lerner. Part time: Sara Cuneo, Sunday Mornings at the JCC at 10 am beginning Oct 17. Stephanie Waxman, Tamar Klinghoffer, Naomi For 3 - 10 year olds Klinghoffer, Danielle Zur, Maggie Mariasin, Eric Exercise, art & crafts under the supervision of JCC counsellors. Minden. Special thanks to camp advisors Cindy Sundays 2 – 4pm beginning Oct 17 Kam and committee chair Ginny Levine; and Fee: $80.00/$105.00 to Debbie Shainbaum, Cindy Smyth, Pauline Use the JCC for your play group venue Morris, members of the camp committee for all Climbers, slides, mats, teeter-totters and more! of their support Wide-open spaces for excess energy. Safe and comfortable environment. Adult supervision required. No charge for members; Non Members pay $10 Please book your time at the JCC Reception Upcoming Events thanks to these generous For Teens donors THE JCC GYMNASIUM IS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOW ACCESSIBLE TO ALL Health & Fitness Building Tuesday September 21st at 7:30pm Gerald & Janet Asa, Benjamin Foundation, Sheldon Wednesday October 27, 2004 at 7:00 to 8:30pm In the JCC Lounge Carr, Lillian Cohen, Steven & Cheryl Dembe, Elmer two 45-minute sessions, with nutrition break. President Elect: Howard Eisenberg & Ada Farkas, Joel & Nicole Feldman, Jerry & Learn proper food choices and weight bearing exercises with staff Elena Goldblatt, The Goldblatt Family, Foundation, from the Public Health and Community Services J.O.S.H. H.W. Tennis Association, Philip & Dalia Kriszenfeld, Drs. Larry Kahn & Debra Sheinbaum, Basketball on Wednesdays Jewish Opportunities for Sally Lax, Max & Samieth Mintz, Dr. & Mrs. Pick-Up Basketball Sundays 10:00am-noon Singles in Hamilton Mishkel, Ben Sauder, McMaster Investments, Herb Call 905-648-0605 to register invites you to an evening of fun at & CeCe Schreiber Family Foundation, Gerald & Rochelle Swaye, Warren Waxman & Karen Selwyn, Become a Certified Babysitter “Flamboro Downs” Slot machines, horse races available, Reserve your Weisz Family Foundation, Norma & David Wright, This Canadian Red Cross Society course will teach you the basic Tennis Canada, F.M. Page & Sons skills needed to take care of children. “PLACE” to “SHOW” and “WIN” on Age: 11 & up Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Sunday, September 26, at 6:20 pm Thanks to Jeff Paikin for October 14 - December 2, 2004 (8 weeks) Meet at the JCC to carpool! spearheading this project. R.S.V.P. to Diane Kriszenfeld Cooking Course 905-627-5332 or Sandy Morris Our work is not yet done. To contribute to the Come learn how to make some healthy and tasty dishes and some 905-525-8547 Barry Foster Trust Fund that supports the ongoing “slightly” less healthy ones. Learn a little about “whole foods” and accessibility project, call the JCC. organic foods. Your own suggestions and recipes are welcome! Age: 11-14 years Instructor:Lainie Tessier Jewish Book Month Time: Sundays, 2 to 4pm Learn about Recent Jewish Books of Interest The JCC & Beth Tikvah Foundation gratefully acknowledge the Fall Session: October 17 - November 21, 2004 (6 weeks) with Rabbi Bernard Baskin following sponsors of the 9th Annual Wednesday, Oct 20, 7:30pm at the JCC Golf Classic: For Adults Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. * Ark-Tech Electric * Award Windows COUNSELLORS NEEDED for the Inc. * Bay Limosine * Ben-Met Steel & Metal * Beth Tikvah Pilates Fundamentals JCC’s WINTER DAY CAMP HOREF Foundation Board of Directors* Beth Tikvah Foundation 8-week session begins Monday October 18 at 7 pm Member/ Participants and Staff* B’nai Brith Annual Sports Celebrity NonMember…$96.00/$105.00 2004/05 Season Dinner* Burlington Paving Company Limited * Larry Szpirglas Join Debbie Strub in the 5 basic principles of Stott Pilates * The Effort Trust Company * The Farley Group * FELLFAB * Essential Plus: 8-week session Hiring Senior Counsellors High School Firan Corporation * Fowler & Associates * Glow Metal Trading Begins Wednesday October 13 at 7 pm OAC & University age; Junior Counsellors Inc.* Sondi and Barbara Goldblatt* Mark Gould * HoliMont Member/Non Member $96.00/$105 Minimum Registration: 6 16 years of age; Criteria : Love of children, Ski Club* The Snajdman Family * JCC Board of Directors* and desire to teach and provide fun while Harvey Katz Law Office* Mackesy Smye * McEdwards Light’n up being safety-aware and safety-conscious. Insurance Brokers Ltd.* Les Mitchnick * William Morris Law Wednesdays 10:45 - 11:45 am Enjoy a level of high energy to encourage Offices * Namasco Ltd.* NCP National Computer Professionals Beginning October 13 in the JCC Weight room with play in the snow, lead nature hikes and * Nova Steel Processing * Parkdale International * Posner Metals* instructor Susan Cocks; Learn safe and proper techniques. create arts and crafts and music Canadian Tire Centre Mall* Stanley M. 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Special Mentschen Doctor’s efforts help create goodwill between Jewish and Muslim Communities by that unusual occasion were of Hamilton) and Yacov Sarel After the decision had been Wendy Schneider relayed to the HJN recently by in Jerusalem, in order to have made to bring the child to Earlier this summer, local cardiologist, Dr. Lorne them investigate the possibility of Canada, fundraising efforts by Federation conducted a Finkelstein, who played a central the child being treated in Israel. Hamilton’s Muslim community fundraising campaign to help role in the drama. Within 12 hours, Finkelstein began in earnest. The Spectator, with medical expenses for the Last spring, an article was in contact with the pediatric The Globe and Mail and the care of Djamshid Djan Popal, the appeared in The Spectator that cardiology department at Canadian Press picked up young Afghan boy who had been featured a story about the efforts Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital. the story, widely quoting Dr. flown to Ottawa for treatment of Javid Mirza, President of the When Finkelstein spoke with Finkelstein and repeatedly asking of a severe heart condition. The Muslim Association of Hamilton, the Vice Director, he was told him what the Hamilton Jewish email campaign succeeded in to bring an ailing Afghan child that Israeli hospitals routinely community was prepared to raising $10,000 within a few to Hamilton for treatment. Dr. handle cases such as these and do for the child. It was then short weeks, and on the day Finkelstein and Mr. Mirza are they would be prepared to do that Finkelstein suggested to that David Somer, Federation colleagues who serve together on it. Coincidentally, Yacov Sarel’s Federation executive director, Vice President of Community the Strengthening Hamilton’s Dr. Lorne Finkelstein Swedish brother-in-law was Gerry Fisher, that a fundraising Relations, handed a cheque from Community Initiative stationed with the U.N. in Kabul, drive be initiated on the child’s the Hamilton Jewish Federation Committee, a group created by gracefully accepted it. Finkelstein and offered advice regarding behalf. Agreeing that the to the Hamilton Muslim the Mayor to develop strategies began by making an initial call possible transportation for the situation provided an ideal bridge Association on the child’s behalf, to enhance safety, acceptance to Mirza and Saddique Khan, young boy. Within 24 hours, building opportunity between representatives from both the and harmony among Hamilton the child’s Pakistani-Canadian Finkelstein had made all of the the local Jewish and Muslim local and national media were residents. benefactors to inform them that arrangements for the boy to be communities, Fisher initiated the present. Finkelstein offered his although advanced pediatric investigated and treated in Israel. email campaign. Of the $10,000 The events that led up to assistance and Mr. Mirza cardiology services were not Saddique Khan then arranged raised, half of that money was available in Hamilton, he could a conference call with Finkelstein donated by a non-Jewish patient guide them towards finding and Dr. Americo Rodriques, of Finkelstein’s who agreed to appropriate medical treatment for the Canadian Forces’ physician make the donation through the the child elsewhere. Finkelstein in Kabul, who advised against Federation. then proceeded to make calls having the boy treated in Israel, Finkelstein, himself, was to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick for fear that he might suffer gratified. He had spearheaded Children and to his friends reprisals from Taliban forces a campaign that highlighted the Mindy (nee Hoffman, formerly upon his return. cooperative efforts between the Jewish and Muslim communities of Hamilton. Finkelstein says, “If we want to have more westdale delicatessen positive press about Jews in our We wish our customers, friends and the entire Jewish community, we have to be out community a there showing we are community minded...We can’t just demand Happy and Healthy New Year [positive coverage about Israel] from the media. We also have to For the largest selection of challahs and cakes, give something back.” come and see us at the Deli (Please order in advance) 893 King Street West, Hamilton September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 13

Special Mentschen Temple Welcomes New Rabbi Kehila Welcomes New Principal by Wendy Schneider Kehila School is excited to welcome Ariel Temple Anshe Sholom∂s Zaltzman as its newest principal. A native of Israel, new rabbi, Rabbi Phil Cohen, Zaltzman, his wife, Leah, and their children, Stav has an interesting mix of skills and Sol, arrive her via Youngstown, Ohio, where and interests. An avid biker, the couple spent the last three years teaching at the author, educator, university community day school. Zaltzman holds a Masters professor who holds a PhD in degree in Special Education and a Bachelors in Jewish philosophy, Rabbi Cohen, sociology, anthropology and education from the whose most recent posting was University of Haifa. His wife, Leah, holds a associate rabbi at Temple Beth Bachelors in Education. Am in Abington, Pennsylvania, Youngstown and Hamilton seem to have is looking forward to becoming actively involved in all facets of something in common, said Zaltzman, in their Hamilton’s Jewish community. Rabbi Phil Cohen industrial character, close proximity to larger The Hamilton posting was centers and the size of their Jewish communities. a position he actively pursued, “and a sense that the songs The school in which the Zaltzmans taught was the rabbi explained in a recent also small – with only 50 students, and they look belong to everyone and not just Ariel Zaltzman interview with the HJN, because the people on the bimah.” forward to bringing their experience to bear here in of his belief that the possibilities Somehow, in the midst of Hamilton. of making an impact in a small all this, the rabbi hopes to find Zaltzman is delighted with the various aspects of Kehila: a strong and supportive board and and intimate community with time to finish a book on Jewish parent body, a warm and family-like atmosphere and the fact that most of the staff speak both readily accessible resources are responses to bio-ethical problems. Hebrew and English, which lends itself to a truly integrative experience for the student body. much greater than in a larger city. Another of the rabbi’s dreams His goals are to strengthen the school, create a strong bond among its students towards Israel and One of his primary goals is is to bring a Hamilton team to to make the Temple as “Jewishly participate in the annual 300- maintain the school’s excellent standards in both its secular and Judaic studies. busy” as possible. His vision is mile Israel Environmental Bike to “explode” its adult education Ride from Jerusalem to Eilat program, by developing a sponsored by the Arava Institute programmatic approach with for Environmental Studies. graduated levels of courses, that Rabbi Cohen is married to will appeal to a broad spectrum Beth Gamburg They have two of interests, be they intellectual, daughters, Elisheva, 21, who is spiritual or eclectic courses, that currently enrolled in The List will provide mature students with College, a joint program between a well-rounded Jewish education. the Jewish Theological Seminary The rabbi also intends to and Columbia University, and promote leadership development, Talia, 17, a grade 11 student. Albert Snow more congregational involvement A strong Israel advocate, he has and outreach to the unaffiliated. been there six times in the last “We need to see who’s out two years. Hair Design Group there,” he said, “find out how we This year’s UJA Campaign can serve them and how they can launch, scheduled to take place introduces be part of us.” on Sunday, October 3, will be an He also hopes to move opportunity for the community the congregation towards to welcome Rabbi Cohen to “egalitarianism in the deepest town. To RSVP call the UJA sense of the word”, where Federation office at 905-648- interactive discussions will often 0605, ext. 304 or 306. Darlene Shapiro’s take the place of a rabbinical sermon and where the services will include communal singing honourable mentschen You Relax

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Whom Do You Recognize? Social History of Hamilton’s Jewish Community in the Making “It is not everyone that can with numerous members of boast of so many activities the community, and plan to as can Hamilton. For the conduct many more, with size of its Jewish population, the intention of producing in comparison with other a documentary film on the communities, the service social history of the Jewish rendered successfully through community in Hamilton. “The these organizations is unique.” documentary, said Shaffir, This quote, written by Arthur will trace the organization of D. Hart in 1926, in his history Jewish life in the city and will of the Jews in Canada, is as eventually include excerpts true today as it was then. It from conversations, as well as is no news to Hamiltonians clips from site visits to local that Hamilton Jewry can Jewish cemeteries, institutions, rightfully boast of an illustrious and areas of the city where Jews This photograph, discovered in the Ontario Jewish Archives located at the Lipa Green Building in history and fortunately, the once lived.” Ideas surrounding Toronto, will be included in a social history of Hamilton’s Jewish community. Many of those pictured community still includes the project are in their infancy. were (and are) well known public figures in the community. Help us by sending in the names of those you numerous individuals, either The materials to be included recognize to [email protected]. The names of those pictured will be published in the next born or raised in Hamilton in will derive not only from issue of the HJN. the 1920s and 1930s, whose videotaped conversations with memories remain sharp. They members of the community but are the repositories of the additional resources including community’s social history. photographs from private With this in mind collections, artifacts reflecting TEMPLE ANSHE SHOLOM INSTALLATION WEEKEND Wendy Schneider and Billy the community history retained Erev Shabbat Service & Installation of Board of Trustees Shaffir, professor of sociology by the synagogues and other at McMaster University, began institutions, and materials Friday, October 1, 2004 at 8:15 pm working together last spring on available from the local press All Welcome a social history of Hamilton’s and city archives. A Celebration with Israeli Sizzle Jewish community. The success of the project The idea of a social history of will ultimately depend on featuring Israeli Entertainer Dafna Zur Hamilton is not new. Members whether Schneider and Shaffir Saturday, October 2, 2004 of the Genesis Leadership succeed in raising the funds 7:30 pm Welcome 7:50 pm Havdalah program had a similar vision necessary to see the project to Price per person $25 (includes Israeli delicacies, beer, wine and entertainment) RSVP by Monday, September 27 to the Temple office 905-528-0121 or email: [email protected] when they conducted an completion. But both believe interview with Helen Yellin as that the ultimate beneficiaries a first step in a community of the finished work will be UJA Campaign 2005 Opening Gala Campaign Event project. Shalom Village plans future generations of Hamilton Join us as the Community Welcomes Temple Anshe Sholom’s Rabbi Phil Cohen to “recreate” York Street, the Jewry whose understanding Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 10:30 am at Goldie’s Place at Shalom Village Too centre of Jewish life in the of their community will be Keynote speaker: Dr. Ellen Cannon city in the 30s and 40s, in enhanced immeasurably by the tunnel that separates the such a documentary, which, Installation of Rabbi Philip M. Cohen, Ph.D. original residence from Shalom they believe, can become a Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm Village Too. But until now, benchmark for similar works of Officiating: Rabbi Lance Sussman, Senior Rabbi, Temple Kenesset Israel, Elkins Park, PA. there had never been a focused Jewish communities in Canada. Reception to Follow All Welcome effort to create such a project. Schneider and Shaffir have conducted interviews

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The Arts Book Review Still Life with Bombers: Israel in the Age of Terrorism McMaster Lecture Series Brings Home Judith Baskin by David Horovitz by established an endowed fund and the Director of the Program Reviewed by Zack Somer Alan Mendelson to provide an annual lecture in in Jewish Studies at the After a brief hiatus, Jerusalem compromise and the ensuing From its foundation in Jewish Studies at McMaster. In University of Oregon. She is Report editor, David Horovitz, breakdown in negotiations, by 1960, McMaster University’s 2002, the community heard Dr. also the current president of the has returned in triumphant placing their support behind a Department of Religious Studies Reuven Firestone, a professor Association for Jewish Studies. fashion with another account hawkish leader who promised has been an essential part of the of Medieval Jewish and Islamic On November 4, 2004, Dr. of the chaos, tragedy and to restore national security. university, seeking to promote Studies at Hebrew Union Baskin will speak at McMaster on understanding through the College (Los Angeles). Last year’s the subject of Jewish martrydom tranquility that have come to In a world that is so often universal experience of religion. speaker was Dr. Michael Marrus, narratives. She will demonstrate, be part of the ordinary life of plagued with radical thought, The Department has experts in a professor of Holocaust Studies as Dr. Firestone did, that those living in Israel. In the Horovitz remains grounded in Eastern and Western religions at the University of Toronto. medieval material comes alive recently published, Still Life moderate ideals and emerges and has prided itself on teaching This year, the Department of and is relevant to contemporary With Bombers: Israel in the as a truly unique voice. An Judaism on a par and in dialogue Religious Studies is particularly religious dialogues. For further Age of Terrorism, Horovitz outspoken critic of Sharon with the other great religions of pleased to welcome Dr. Judith information, please call 905- the world. Baskin, daughter of Rabbi 525-9140, ext. 24567. has made a dramatic shift and many of his policies, Over the past years, a number Bernard and Marjorie Baskin, from his stance in A little Too most notably the expansion of of committed individuals have and a professor of Humanities Close to God: The Thrills and settlements and the continued Panic of a Life in Israel, a occupation of the West pre-Intifadah account of life in Bank, Horovitz nevertheless Israel published in 2000. makes it clear that he has lost McMaster University’s Department of Religious Studies presents the third in a series of Still Life With Bombers is a confidence in the willingness public lectures in Jewish Studies personal chronicle of the mind- of Arafat and the Palestinian numbing hardships faced by Authority to compromise in Guest Speaker for 2004: Israelis over the last three and a good faith. And, While Still half years. The book documents Life with Bombers reflects an Dr. Judith R. Baskin the daily reality of Israel’s obvious shift to the right for citizens, who must cope, not Horovitz, his distinctive brand Dying for God: only with the constant threat of of Zionism, coupled with a Piety and Gender in Jewish Medieval Martyrdom Narratives Palestinian terrorism, but also heartfelt desire to peacefully with the rising tensions caused co-exist alongside those, who by the growing rift between for centuries have rejected a Thursday, November 4, 2004 8:00 pm the nation’s opposing political Jewish presence in the Middle Great Hall at the University Club at McMaster University and ideological camps. The East, is unrivalled by anyone in book includes a recounting the academic world. Judith Baskin is Knight Professor of Humanities and Director of the Program in Jewish Studies at the of Arafat’s flat-out rejection The book’s humorous blend University of Oregon. She is the current president of the Association for Jewish Studies and the author of of the of Barak government’s of journalistic passion, mixed numerous publications, such as Midrashic Women: Formulations of the Feminine in Rabbinic Literature and Jewish Women in Historical Perspective. Dr. Baskin will discuss medieval accounts of Christian generous offering in 2000 at with first-hand accounts of attacks on Jewish communities during the First Crusade. This lecture will address the paradox of women the Camp David and Taba the turbulence that Horovitz being extolled as models of piety under stress, while being separated from communal participation in negotiations, which would has faced as a British emigrant Jewish tradition. have given the Palestinians 96 trying to raise three children percent of disputed territory amidst the turmoil that now This annual event has been generously supported by in the West Bank and plagues the world’s holiest the Herb and CeCe Schreiber Family Foundation, Gaza Strip. 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JNF Negev Dinner Honours Community’s Finest Community gathers to Over 500 people were in attendance at the JNF’s Negev Dinner Gala celebrate the opening of honouring Joseph and Cheryl Greenbaum. In addition, Albert Berns and “ Aaron Shiffman were each presented with the Ot Sherut Mitsuyan … or service Shalom Village Too” excellence award for their community involvement with Chevra Kadisha, at The atmosphere was festive as hundreds of their respective synagogues and at Shalom Village. The keynote speaker was community members assembled at the gala Jonathan Kay, editorial columnist for the National Post. His presentation opening of Shalom Village Too on August stressed the need to for Israel to be vigilant and steadfast in dealing with terror. 31. Campaign co-chairs, Arthur Weisz and Joe and Cheryl asked that the proceeds of the evening be earmarked to Michael Taylor (pictured right) participated “Developing the Negev”, a project to populate the Negev, critical to Israel’s in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event also future growth and to transform it into a home fit for people to live. JNF’s role provided an opportunity to honour those who is to prepare the land to encourage Jews to settle in this sparsely populated area. made generous donations to the campaign, some of whom are pictured below.

Arthur and Margaret Weisz, his Honour, Larry Di Ianno, Sasha Weisz, Tom Weisz Daniel and Jacqueline Snajdman The Weisz and Swaye Families

Cheryl and Joe Greenbaum and three of their sons Milli Gould, with sons Ben and Mark Rose Lax (right), pictured with Jacki Levin, president

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Hamilton’s Jewish Genealogical Society Ellen Cannon cont’d from p 1 It’s been a busy summer for local Hamilton resources that speaker Mr. Henry Wellisch, education and enrichment to things we prided ourselves the Jewish Genealogical Society can be used to trace ancestors a past president of the Jewish those populations most likely to in democracy must now be Hamilton and area. Our plan who resided here in days gone Genealogical Society of Canada become recruitment centres for carefully reexamined. – and was to keep the momentum by. I’m sure that none of the (Toronto) from 1993 to 1998. terrorism. know that there is no quick fix.” Cannon said that Jews in the Canadian Jews must going and we think we’ve done 20+ who attended realized the For 24 years, the International 21st century are living in a world become involved in their local that,” said Hazel Boon, VP of wealth of sources that exist this Association of Jewish in which their enemies – Islamic communities and in Ottawa and the organization. In July we close to home. After Glen’s Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) fundamentalism and “new forms “make Canadians understand arranged an orientation session talk we retired to our smaller has held a yearly conference. of mass media in which the that anti-Semitism is a major at the Family History Centre Special Interest Groups (SIGs) This year’s conference was held delegitimization of Israel is the vehicle not only to destroy Israel, for an eager group of the for individual guidance in our in Jerusalem, a magical place cornerstone of their domestic but to discredit the West.” Society’s members. The goal research. We were again blessed on its own, and Henry was politics –do not gravitate Cannon, who has spoken was to gain an understanding with baked goods donated by there for the festivities. He’s toward any form of rational before Canadian audiences on negotiation.” Unlike an earlier a number of occasions, is a big of how to order research films Hilda and Moishe Gold which been to roughly 10 conferences time, when literacy was linked fan of Canadian Jewry. She and use the fiche and film went nicely with the coffee in all (this was his second in to opening people to rational speaks of the “Canadian myth” equipment. Our thanks to provided by the JCC. Israel) which has given him discourse, today, the major that she had always heard, that Barry Spinner for arranging Our next meeting will take a wonderful perspective source of information among Canada is just 25 years behind the visit, and to Joan who is place on Wednesday, October from which to mould his impoverished populations of the where American Jews are. “It’s the location’s head librarian for 13th as we move to Temple presentation for us. This is a Middle East is Al Jazeera, where absolutely not true,” she said, guiding us so skilfully through Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline presentation that should have a the main message is one of hate Canadian Jews have a different and hostility to Israel and the culture of steadfastness and the evening. Avenue North, Hamilton. wide appeal in our community. Western world. collective memory. You guys At the group’s most recent The Temple is just off King For further Despite this grim assessment, get it and your link to Israel is meeting on August 10th, Street and is convenient to a information please email Cannon refuses to give in to intrinsic to who you are. Not so professional genealogist Glen number of bus routes. We HamiltonJewishGen@canada. despair and her major intention in America. It’s a privilege to be Eker explained how to access are pleased to have as our com. is always to leave her audience in your presence.” feeling empowered. Although it Ellen Cannon will speak at is her belief that anti-Semitism is the UJA Campaign Launch on ‘Touch of Klez’ Still Going Strong a permanent phenomenon, she Sunday, October 3rd at 10:30 nevertheless believes that when am in Goldie’s Place at Shalom Believe it or not, Touch for the last few months. 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This week we place the mezuzahs on our doorways at shalom village tribute cards Shalom Village Too, honouring our mission and the traditions Call 905-528-5377 and values of our community. We are proud of our enhanced In Memory Of resources that are now available to you and the support you SHIRLEY SIEGAL:Jacki & Larry Levin; Anne & Joe Minden; Harry & Suzanne Mendelson; Emmy & Joe Singer; Sandy & Steve Silver; have given to ensure that we truly are able to honour our fathers Susan & Judah Denburg; Anna & Robin Taylor; Rose & Alfred Levin. THELMA GOODMAN: Frank & Bobbie Lebow. LARRY GOTTHERER: Suki Garson; Didi & Mel Dulberg; Gwen & Harvey Schwab; Vera Barany; Larry & Jerri Bromberg; Gail & Les Wolfe; and our mothers. Harry & Lily Silverstein, FAY DALFEN: Kathryn Robinson; Jacki & Larry Levin; Solomon Shapiro; Larry & Jay Rosenberg. JOE Our doorways symbolize this commitment and are a solid COOPER: Bonnie Dale & Michael Konikoff; Frances & David Hoffman; Pat Diechzan. Mother of MR. & MRS. G. BRAND: Harold & Eleanor Segalowitz. SAM QUITT: Leah & Les Lowinger; Gordon & Myrna Goldberg; Elsie Stein; Helen & Paul Hanover; Evelyn Silver; message to those who walk through. Many people use our Murray & Lena Rothberg; Dotti & Ernie Mason; Mr. & Mrs. Harold Rochwerg; Bert Frankel. Father of RISA VEFFER: Brian & Laurie doorways: Katz and Family. CHARLOTTE: Nouly Howard. HELEN MENDELSON: Jack & Barbara Katz; Bryan, Gladys & Sarah Aaronson; Wonderful, vibrant friends looking Barbara & Izzy Abraham; Joan Silverman; Yetta Krakower; Jeff & Jane Schwab & Family; Kathleen & Shawn Thomas; Bertha Ortmann Pat Morden & Gert Price; Ida & Sid Dolgay; Staff & Board of Directors of Shalom Village; Pat Morden; Abe Latner; Helen Goldstein; Aaron for a home that reduces their need Shiffman; Goldie Robbins; Leon Karen & The Chai Choir; Irma & Philip Peregut; Phoebe Cleverley; Staff & Members of Goldie’s Place; Edna Smith; Staff of Prince of Wales School; Sylvia Katz; Edie Rochkin; Esther Ovsey & Family; Minna Loewith; Hy Greenberg; Adri & to worry about such mundane things as meals, security, and Joanne Colavecchia; Beverly Sobel; Joyce & James Arnold; Thema & Phil Master; Pauline O’Grizek; Marla & Gary Dadown; Lister housekeeping. They bring their cars and their social calendars Sinclair; Sally Praiser. GERT GREEN Pearl Waxman & Sons; Blanche & Norman Levitt; Sari & Abe Mandel. NAOMI WINER: Anne & Joe Minden; Larry & Jerry Bromberg; Marsha & Arnold Sandler; Alan & Lynda Halpren. PEARL & MOISHE GUIDEN: Marsha & Arnold and are literally off to the races. Sandler. HYMAN BLOOM: Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. HELEN TOMPKINS: Patrick & Elizabeth Mohide; Muriel & Living alone and loving it... but when illness or elective Edward Masson; Mildred J. Smith; Olga Roman; Molly Anderson & Maureen Emmerson; Joseph & Regina Browne; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Gordon Masson; Arthur & Barbara Powell; Margaret G.A. Black; Marilyn Prisons; TJE Pluel. DAVID B. surgery looms, many choose us as a comfortable, reassuring GREENSPOON: Harry & Margaret Kelman. JEAN FRANKEL: Bert Frankel. GEOFF SNIDER: Shelley, Tammy, Lisa & the participants spot to recupe, recover and rehabilitate. For a few days or a at Goldie’s Place Adult Day Program. HELEN PEKIS: Pat Morden; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. WILLIAM CAMPBELL: Pat Morden; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. MOTHER OF BOB & PATTY PEAKER: Harry, Suzanne & few weeks Shalom Village is their link between hospital and Robert Mendelson. RUTH FRANKLIN: Ron Berenbaum; Anna Taylor; Barbara Laskin; Marilyn Kam; Dale & Abe Cohen; Sue Ann home. The Ministry of Health has increased our approved Theron; Mikki, Shelby Kerri. TERRY TOBE: Harry & Anne Kwitco. SARAH EPSTEIN: Lillian Walls; Shelley & Howard Brown & Family; Joanne & Howard Pomerantz; Alan & Bonnie White; Board of Directors & Staff of Shalom Village; Edna Smith; Harry, Suzanne & short stay capacity, meaning that more people can benefit Robert Mendelson; Pearl Waxman; Mark & Howard Waxman; Helen Goldstein; Helen & Jeff Kerbel; Anita, Brant, Alyssa & Ryan from this service. Our Club, soon moving to larger quarters is Almstedt; Ann Waxman; Stuart & Suzanne Egier & Family; Allison Frimet; Nancy & Ron Grossman; Yetta Krakower; Sandy & Steve a welcoming and positive venue for ensuring these individuals Silver; Beverly, Ralph & Marci Orman; Phyllis & Bill Shragge; Bob, Donna, Dan & Adima Weinerman; Stuart & Deanna Waldenberg; Aubre, Elain Moze & Family; Morris & Gert Kerbel; Pat Morden; Mickey & Al Ossea; Dorothy Kerbel; Joel & Shelley Paiken; Maureen & move forward to home. Our next goal is to raise the funds to Jerome Bergart; Ted & Ruth Cooper; Glenna Mackay; Sydney & Marlene Katzman; Diane & Eric Leith; Helen & Mayer Alvo; Arthur, add a much needed additional staff person to ensure we can Michael, Elana & Ari Sefton; Pat & Stan Dermer. MARGUERITE TOMPKINS: Dr. Alba Dicenso; Bob & Mary Catherine Moore. SISTER OF ALFRED LEVINE: Susan & Judah Denburg.CARROLL WASSERMAN: Rose Halpren; Jim & Sue Noble; Marcia & Stephen Barrs; meet the growing demands for the services of the Club. Didi & Mel Dulberg; Joan & Shelley Silverman; Hynda & Murray Halpren; Sandy & Steve Silver; Stuart & Deanna Waldenberg; Struck by sudden debilitating illness, Shalom Village is Suzanne Mendelson; Leon & Vivian Price; Mickey & Al Ossea; Ray & Shelley Greenspoon; Bert Frankel; Lily & Harry Silverstein; Marvin & Gloria Wasserman; Bernadette & Carolyn Fliss; David & Norm Wright; YMCA of Hamilton; Blanche & Norman Levitt; a steadying resource to families. We have walked these Guardsman Products. MRS. WINTER: Jacki & Larry Levin. MARIO MECHIA: Ron Katz. IRVING DULBERG: Ohav Zedeck; The sometimes grueling roads with many and are continually Dreezer Family. ARNOLD SANDLER: Abe Latner; Helen Shekter & Paul Ortander; Marmie, Stuart & Evan; Ferne Valin & Gary Cwitco; David & Sheila Barman; Jeffery & Joanne Shore; Frank & Bobbie Lebow; Joanne & Harold Pomerantz; Murray & Hynda Halbern; expanding our skill in helping and healing. Our added size Barbara Katz; Elaine & Joseph Stein; Morley & Joan Balinson; Ethel Levy; Mel & Didi Dulberg; Sophie & Lou Berenbaum; Rob Tuck & means our response is timely and effective. Space is still Jule Feldman; Myrle Cwitco; Larry Lutter; Stan & Liz Tick; Joan Soble & David Teschner; Anne & Joe Minden; Richard & Raquel Spand; Donna & Henry Vine; Honey & Gary Chertkoff; Rob & Jerry Zikman; Harry & Suzanne Mendelson; Marcia & Stephen Barrs; available in our Long Term Care for those wanting to move Sarah Healin; Moira & Bernard Wolpert. JOE LINDENBERG: Marmie Wolfson & Sons; Natalie Strub; Frank Lebow; Joanne & Harold home to Shalom Village. In addition, as always our staff are Pomerantz; Jack & Barbara Katz & Family; Mel & Didi Dulberg; David & Norma Wright; Beverly Sobel; Anne & Joe Minden; Ohav Zedeck; Aaron, Becky, Marlene, Sandra & Brenda Stiglick. Father of JAY ROSENBERG: Lotti & David Redner. MIRIAM SIEGEL: Jack available on the phone and in person to help you in your & Barbara Katz & Family. GARY FRYDMAN: Ruth Slater; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Joanne & Harold Pomerantz; decision making, listening, detailing the resources available at Edie Rochkin; Norma & David Wright; Didi & Mel Dulberg; Brian & Irene Albert; Jay Lieder; Ada & Elmer Farkas; Ruth & Sam Cherns; Morris & Barbara Krukowski & Family; Anne & Joe Minden; Frank Lebow; Haber Blain Insurance Brokers; Blanche & Norman Levitt; Shalom Village and throughout the community, aiding you in Leon & Vivian Price; Max & Samieth Mintz; Ruth& David Magden; Dino Tidesco; Harvey & Gwen Schwab; Judy & Danny Berk; Debbie finding a comfortable personal solution. Our knowledge and & Ron Richter & Family; Ruth & Henry Fine; Holly, Aaron & Sam Yanover; Postage Mutual Investment; Yetta Levy; Anne & Joe Minden; Suzanne & Harry Mendelson; Barbara Laskin; Shirley Yaffe; Barbara & Jack Katz; Gert Goldblatt; Ida Shuman; Bess Dulberg skill in palliative care and dementia care are without rival in this & Family; Sid & Sonia Shumaker. EVA ROSEN: Melissa & Joel Reiken; Ann & Joe Miden; Dr. Harold & Sylvia Stolbero; Shirley community as consistently acknowledged by our professional Parsons; Sari & Abe Mandel; Carol Zabrack & Ida Gold; Staff of I. Waxman & Sons; Susan Davidson; Len & Elaine Miller; Mel & Didi Dulberg; Brian & Michelle Stall & Family; Edie Rochkin; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Joanne & Harold Pomerantz; colleagues and the people to whom we provide care. Hamilton Philharmonic; Top Lift Enterprises Inc.; Lauren & Jeff Fleishmann; Stan & Liz Tick; Max & Samieth Mintz; Suzi & Sheldon Volunteers – looking to give and receive. Their walk through Gurevitz; David & Esther Gold; Arlene & David Leiberman; Harold & Sarah Rochwerg; Evelyn & Al Rester; Enrack Systems; Arnold & our doors symbolizes our link to our community, personal Jean Vertlieb; Harry Kronis; Bonnie & Bob Otto & Family; Talent Payment Inc.; Mareen & Jerome Bergart; Bella Markin; Donna & Henry Vine; George & Amy Robinson; Paul & Helen Hanover; Barbara & Jack Katz & Family; Syd & Linda Usprich; Joann & Harold growth and the synergistic the value of tzedakah. Pomerantz; Honey & Gary Chertkoff; Michelle Stall; Zeno & Aldona Stanaitis; Tom & Sasha Weisz & Family; Susan & Martin Shapiro; Our doors – symbols of our values, history and commitment Isabel & Leo Strub; George & Amy Robinson; Lauren, Brad & Tatiana; Ron Barry; Ohav Zedeck; Yetta Hotz; Bill & Judy Levine; Elaine Ruminak; Steven & Sherry Lieberman; Lilly Schwartz & Joe Dume; Sheryl & Kevin Sherkin; Marcia & Bill Halpren. ALBERT FELDMAN: to quality living are open to you – we look forward to your visit. Louise & Larry Rotman; Isabel & Leo Strub; Molly Aron & Sam Yanover; Jack & Merle Brown; David, Alice & Mary Goldberg; Roz & Jerry Zikman; Yetta Levy; Lou & Sophie Berenbaum; Yetta Hotz; Sarah Bath Klug; Solly & Helen Adler; Barbara & Jack Katz; Shirley & Michael Molot; Barbara & Rob Parkin; Tracy Sandler & Kenneth Herlin; Myrna & Gord Goldberg; Ilsa, Jeff, Stacy & Meredith Blinder; Rose Halpren; Alan & Linda Halpren; Anna Taylor. BOBBY LEBOW: Lillian Hallo; Soula; Joan Silverman; Debbie & Ron Richter; Henry & Donna Vine; Brian, Laurie & Ronnie Katz; Al & Ruby Berns; Ethel Levy; Lotti & Dave Redner; Shirley Yaffe; Al & Ruby Berns; Ethel Levy; Max & Samieth Mintz; Barbara & Jack Katz; Marcia & Stephen Barrs; Bessie Goldblatt; Gert Goldblatt; Lillian Cohen; Margaret & Harry Kelman; Izzie & Barbara Abraham; Dorothy Rosenthal; Flora & Norman Bergstein; Alan & Lorraine Kudlats; Lorne & Susan Lebow; Goldie Robbins; Beverly Sobel; Anita Smurlick; Barbara Laskin; Marlene & Sheldon Gains & Family; Mary Batterfield; Cynthia Kudlats & Family; Jeffery & Renee Solomon; Judy & Brad Robinson; Carolyn & Mark Levinson; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Ida Shuman; Esther Shecter; Bessie Dulberg & Family; Lily & Harry Silverstein; Gerri Quitt; Marsha Sandler; Bert Frankel; Lee Cohen; Pearl Waxman & Family; Doris & Fred Houston; Keith & Suzette Meloff; West End Physiotherapy Clinic. BEN TREISTER: Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. CHAJA JACOB: Edna Smith; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. ESSIE FELDMAN: Enid Aaron. JEAN EWING: Marcia & Bill Halpren. JUNE HADFEN: Millie Kiely. LIBBY COHEN: Syd & Sonia Shumaker. MEMBER OF H. DUSLOP FAMILY: Natalie Strub. MEMBER OF LORNA CHERNOFF FAMILY: Natalie Strub. ELLIS OSTRSCH: Rose Halpren. COLIN STATE: Aaron Shiffman; Anita Smurlick; Minna Goodman; Sylvia Katz & Family. VERONICA JASKALSKI: Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Stella Czepita. LOU GARFINKEL: Michelle Gold; Sari & Joel. YAHRZEIT OF SY FRIEDMAN: Ernie Tarr. YAHRZEIT OF BESSIE GOLDBLATT: Goldie Robbins. MAZEL TOV HERB SCHREIBER: Michael, Pam, Anna & Robin Taylor; Helen & Paul Hanover. ARTHUR WEISZ: Jane Anderson; Bruno Cerello; Ann & Joe Minden; Sam & Ruth Rosenblatt; Phil & Rose Rosenshein; Maurice Kaufmann & Pat Shapiro; Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village; Pat, Doug, Kitzen & Alexa Morden; Pete & Cookie Rosenblatt; Ann & Len Goldblar; Mr. & Mrs. Harold Rochwerg; Rosa Bergman; Freda & Seymour Rosenfield; Jeannine Steinberg; Carl Loewith; Frank & Elaine Junger; Marshall & Susan Katz; Ellard & Opal McBane; Helen & Paul Yanover; Joe & Joy Rochwerg; Joanne & Harold Pomerantz; Eva & Bill Morris; Vera Barany; Elizabeth Solomon; David & Norma Wright; Joan Silverman; Frank Butty. MR.& MRS.VELDHUIS: Lotti & Dave Redner: AL BERNS: Pat & Doug Morden; Dave & Lotti Redner; Ron & Miriam Davidson; Harry & Suzanne Mendelson. AARON SHIFFMAN: Harry, Suzanne & Robert Mendelson, Dave & Lotti Redner; Ron & Miriam Davidson; Sol & Brenda Sandberg; Barbara & Izzie Abraham; Pat & Doug Morden. L’Shanah Tovah JOSEPH & CHERYL GREENBAUM: Dave & Lotti Redner; Brenda & Sol Sandberg. STAN & CHERYL KATZ: Jack & Barbara Katz & Family. HELEN KATZ: Jack & Barbara Katz & Family. JACK & BARBARA KATZ : Blanche & Norman Levitt; Bessie Goldblatt; Barbara & Izzy Abraham; Shirley & Morris Waxman; Suzanne & Harry Mendelson: KATHLEEN & SHAWN THOMAS: Ron & Miriam Davidson. GERRY SMURLICK Wedding Ray & Peter Fine & Family; BONNIE SLALME: Sid & Barbara Cohen. SHEILA MILLER: In celebration of Bert Frankel. AL & MARILYN FOREMAN; Donna & Harry Vine; Gail & Les Wolfe; Harry & Lil Silverstein. JACKI LEVIN: Pat & Rosh Hashanah, Doug Morden. ANNE & ED MIRVISH Happy Anniversary: Suzanne Mendelson. PAUL & HELEN HANOVER: Ray Rosenberg. EVE FINKELSTEIN: Miriam & Ron Davidson. DR. LORNE FINKELSTEIN: Jack & Barbara Katz. DARLENE PARLANI: Harold & Eleanor Catherine Samuel Ballet School Segalowitz. HILTON SILBERG: Heather & Len Ritter & Family. BETTY FOSTER: Sylvia Katz & Family; Rose Halpren; Lotti & Dave Redner; Ray Rosenberg; Sandy & Steve Silver. LARRY & JAY ROSENBERG: Lotti & Dave Redner; Frances Silver; Frances Simon. wishes you and your family MINNA LOEWITH: Sylvia Katz & Sally Praiser. SADIE FELDMAN: Natalie Strub. GOLDBERG/SAPERSON FAMILY: Sheila & Dave Burman MILLI GOULD: Rhonda & Bernie; Shirley & Michael; Barb & Rob; Sasha & Tommy; Judy & Norman; Miriam & Ron Davidson; a new year full of sweetness, Jack & Barbara Katz & Family THANK YOU good health DAVID WELAND: Board of Directors and Staff of Shalom Village. DR. PHIL YANOVER: Harry, Suzanne & Robert Mendelson. AARON SHIFFMAN: Harry, Suzanne & Robert Mendelson and good fortune. BIRTHDAY MR. & MRS. H. GOLDSTEIN: Harold & Chava Segalowitz. PHYLIS MANCINI: Evelyn Silverman. GLORIA ROBBINS: Goldie & Margaret. NAOMI METTER: Hinda & Mark Levine. BELLA BROWN: Sheila & Dave Burman. STAN TICK: Marsha & Arnold Sandler. JUDY BASBAUM: Harold & Chava Segalowitz. ROSE FLEISHER: Sarah Herlin; Marcia & Bill Halpren GET WELL SAM ROSENBLATT: Phil & Rose Roseshein; Dave & Lotti Redner; Anna Taylor. GERRY SHAPIRO: Minna Loewith. MINNA GOODMAN: Anne & Joe Minden. MARJORIE BASKIN: Emmy & Joe Singer; Miriam Lebow. ASSIE MORRIS: Natalie Strub; Yetta Krakower. MURRAY POLLOCK: Minna Loewith. HARRY KELMAN: Sally Lax. RAYE COHEN: Sally Lax. EVELYN COHEN: Mel & Didi Dulberg. MURRAY ROTHBERG: Gerry Quitt. LORI JACOBS: Minna Loewith. BLANCHE LEVITT: Jack & Barbara Katz. SOL JACOBS: Anne & Joe Minden; Blanche & Norman Levitt; Dave & Annette Magder; Anna Taylor. DAVID NISKER: Cheryl & Stephen Quitt. BELLA MULLER: Natalie Strub. DR. IRVING DAIN. Harry, Robert & Suzanne Mendelson. 1140 king street west, westdale • 905 525 9358 September 2004 - Tishrei 5765 The Hamilton Jewish News Page 19

Shalom Village New at the Adas: Institute for Hamilton Hebrew Academy Continued Jewish Education Numerous research studies eagerly learned new games and the recommendation of the have shown that regular breaks engaged in basketball, skipping, Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Maimonides College, in following dates: in the school day are important wall ball games, hopscotch, Research Institute that daily conjunction with Adas Israel ∑ Who is God? with Dr. for student in-class attention and four square, running games, physical activity for children be Congregation, is proud to Michael Kigel – an analysis memory, and provide important baseball, and activity on the promoted. Recesses are busy and announce the launch of the of Maimonides’ Guide to the opportunities for social climbing equipment. Increased vibrant at the HHA and provide Maimonides Institute for Perplexed. (Mondays 7pm - development. Concerns about playground supervision and the students with daily opportunities Continued Jewish Education begins Oct. 11) - increasing rates of childhood enthusiastic support of staff for to exercise and play with structure in Hamilton. The goal is ∑ Shabbtai Tzvi & Other obesity and inactivity, and a focus the active recess initiative has also and guidance. to provide the Hamilton False Messiahs, with Dr. Rina on the role of physical activity in provided guidance for students in Recess is not all that will be community with a platform Basser - exploring Messianism school in supporting learning, the social skills development that hopping at the HHA this fall. to pursue Jewish studies throughout Jewish history have led to interest in promoting goes hand in hand with recess Students will be busy at work greater opportunity for physical time. Recesses have also been in the school’s newly renovated in a rigorous and rewarding (Mondays 8:15pm – begins activity for children over the further enhanced by the ongoing media centre. The library has environment. The fall Oct.18) course of the school day. In intramural sports programme been transformed into a media catalogue will include a series Talmudic Thought with response to the need to maximize during morning and lunch centre with internet research, of six-week courses that will Rabbi Aaron Selevan (Mondays recess opportunities for physical recesses that provides students computer work stations, student meet one evening per week. 8pm - begins Oct. 11) activity, the Hamilton Hebrew with the opportunity to play work areas for independent Throughout the fall semester, Hebrew Ulpan Basic & Academy’s excellent physical team sports in the gymnasium. and group activities, and the courses will be offered in Intermediate with Nesya education programme has been The 2003/2004 student council reconfigured print collection. most major areas of Jewish Richter. Wednesdays evenings. complemented by a renewed used funds raised in its spring Further building of the computer thought. Topics will include: Please call for details – focus on structure and active play HHA mini basketball sale to and print collections will be at recess times. In keeping with purchase high quality outdoor focal at the school this year. The Jewish philosophy, Jewish law, registration required. the Active Recess programme balls and skipping ropes to Academy staff has been eagerly Jewish history, Hebrew Ulpan, Practical Ethics with Dr. promoted by the Hamilton enhance the supply of recess preparing for an exciting school Talmud, Jewish fundamentals, Michael Kigel readings from Public Health Department, the equipment. Their contribution year that promises to be one of contemporary Jewish living, the works of Rabbi Yisrael Meir Academy developed an active will be tremendously enjoyed active learning and new field Jewish ethics, and parasha. Kagan in his treatise Chafetz recess focus over the 2003/2004 this fall as the active recess trip initiatives. The Hamilton Simultaneously, the program Chayim. (Wednesdays 7pm – school year. Hopscotch and initiative resumes and continues Hebrew Academy is off to a great will introduce the Crossroads begins Oct. 20) four square courts were painted to develop. start for the 2004/2005 school Lecture Series that will deal Jewish Prayer with Rabbi on the tarmac and an outdoor The active recess initiative year! with “hot topics” discussing Daniel Green - the origins, enclosure to house sports and intramural sports how Judaism confronts philosophy, and structure of equipment was built. Recesses programme at the Academy have took on new life as students gone a long way in addressing modernity. the Siddur (Wednesdays 7pm Mark your calendar during - begins Oct. 20) - Na’amat Welcomes New Members September for the Pre-holiday ∑Weekly Parasha with Rabbi Lecture Series (prior to Rosh Aaron Selevan (Wednesdays The Hamilton Na’amat and with lots of good humour We look forward to our Hashana, Yom Kippur and 8pm – begins Oct. 14) chapter, known as Nitsan, had to make this event another activities over the next few Sukkot). The series will ∑Contemporary Jewish another very successful year of pleasurable affair. months with the same enthusiasm offer three distinct tracks: a Law with Rabbi Aaron Selevan activities in 2003-2004. Nitsan We have been putting in a with which we ended in June, holds monthly meetings, each lot of effort over the summer and remain proud of our group’s philosophical approach with (Sundays 8am) time well attended by over 25 months to plan for the coming energy, talent, and commitment Dr. Michael Kigel, a Talmudic All are welcome! No members. These meetings focus year. A programming committee to our sisters and Na’amat approach with Rabbi Aaron prerequisite knowledge on stimulating and interesting has planned a stimulating, programs in Israel. If you would Selevan, and an exploration necessary. For any further topics. We ended our monthly educational and entertaining list like to be part of our Na’amat of the fundamental principles questions please call the Adas meetings in June with a potluck of speakers and activities for our chapter or receive information with Rabbi Daniel Green. at 905.528.0039 or visit our dinner, which was delicious and monthly meetings starting in about our meetings and events, In the near future, the website at www.adasisrael.ca. enjoyable! September. The topics include, please contact our membership institute will be offering the Na’amat is a worldwide Jenin - Massacring Truth; Jews person Adele Wolpert-Zur at 905 following six-week courses women’s organization that seeks & Hollywood; Bioethics & 628-0370 or Simone Rotstein at that will commence on the to assist in the advancement of Judaism; Changes in Family Law, 905 527-7125. We would love the status of women and children Jewish Genealogy; Democratic to have you join us. in the family, the work place and Options In Israel; Women & Sunday Morning Breakfast Programs in the community both in Israel Business; Assimilation. at Beth Jacob and here in Canada. Na’amat Canada has been active in Israel, The Programming Maclean’s Magazine as one supporting day care centers for young children, schooling for Committee is pleased to of the top Human Resources troubled teenagers and facilities announce that in the Fall and consultants in Canada. At for abused women. We are also Winter Beth Jacob Synagogue the study session, Dr. Harvey involved in the communities will again be hosting a series Silver’s theme will be “How where we live, supporting women of Sunday morning Prayer, to psychologically bulletproof and children in need. McCann Professional Dog Trainers Breakfast and Study Sessions. yourself”. Last May, we again successfully The first in the series will Our second speaker, on staged our major fundraiser, our be on Sunday, November Sunday, November 28th, Nineteenth Annual Celebrity 1-888-681-7877 7th, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. after 2004, will be our own, and Author’s Luncheon, featuring More Than 40,000 morning minyan. We are proud no less famous, Judge David well-known Canadian writer and Family Pet Owners Trained! to announce that our opening Steinberg. Drawing on his broadcaster, Eleanor Wachtel. This was an incredible event, speaker will be the well known own first hand experience as a a great success, wholeheartedly organizational psychologist senior judge on the bench of supported and enjoyed by the and Human Resources the Hamilton Unified Court, Hamilton community. For our Management Consultant, Dr. David Steinberg will talk on Twentieth Annual Author’s Harvey Silver. Dr. Silver is an “Egalitarianism in the Law. Luncheon in the spring of 2005, accomplished seminar leader How the Ontario Law relating we expect M.G. Vassanji, winner and speaker and has over thirty to women has changed over the of the 2004 Giller Prize, to be years of experience in helping past thirty years.” our author and plans are already people promote and practice Please mark these dates under way for that event. We are better “mental health” in the on your calendars and plan to also planning a second fundraiser workplace and in their personal join us for morning minyan, for this fall. A committee has been struck to plan an evening of lives. Harvey has consulted with a delicious breakfast and music and literature with author over one third of the Financial interesting speakers. There will Richard Wright. 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