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NOVEMBER 26, 2018 | KISLEV 18, 5779 ESTABLISHED 1937 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM | $2 Trudeau pledges support in fight against anti-Semitism As he offered ’s apology for turning away Jewish refugees on board the MS St. Louis in 1939, the prime minister also pledged to fight contemporary anti-Semitism. Matthew Horwood reports.

rime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an emotional apology in the House of Commons, November 7, for the Canadian government’s decision not to accept a boatload of German PJews seeking refuge from Nazi persecution a few months before the start of the Second World War. During his remarks, Trudeau also said the gov- ernment was committed to fighting contemporary anti-Semitism in all its forms. In May 1939, the MS St. Louis, a ship carrying 907 European seeking refuge from Nazi Germany, arrived in Cuba. Despite the fact that the refugees faced imminent danger, they were denied entry to Cuba, the United States and Canada. The ship had no choice but to return to Europe

where some of the passengers were accepted by the BIBLIOTHEQUE HISTORIQUE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Bel- The MS St. Louis, carrying 907 Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, arrives in Antwerp, Belgium after Cuba, the United States gium, with the rest ending up back in Nazi Germany. and Canada denied it landing, June 17, 1939. 254 of the passengers were murdered in Nazi death camps during the Holocaust. Of the nearly 500 that returned to Germany, 254 were murdered in death camps during the Holocaust. Trudeau characterized Canada’s refusal to take in 1945, Canada admitted the fewest Jews – only about Jewish refugees as a test of its humanity, which the 5,000 – of all the allied countries, because of Cana- Prime Minister Justin Canadian government “failed miserably.” da’s discriminatory ‘none is too many’ immigration Trudeau, speaking in the “[Hitler] watched on as we refused their visas, policy. Many Jews who were allowed into Canada House of Commons on ignored their letters and denied them entry. With were labelled as prisoners of war and imprisoned November 7, apologizes for every decree, he challenged the political courage of our alongside Nazis. Canada’s refusal to admit leaders and the empathy of those who elected them,” “The government of Canada was indifferent to the Jewish refugees from Nazi Trudeau said. suffering of Jews long before the St. Louis ever set Germany in 1939. Trudeau acknowledged that between 1933 and See Apology on page 2

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COMMENTS SPECS INSERTION DATE --- November 26, 2018 2 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Apology: ‘The government of Canada was indifferent to the suffering of Jews’ Continued from page 1 sail for Halifax, and long after it had returned to Europe,” Trudeau said. “We apologize to the 907 German Jews aboard the MS St. Louis, as well as their families. We also apologize to oth- ers who paid the price of our inaction, whom we doomed to the ultimate hor- ror of the death camps. Finally, we apol- ogize to the members of Canada’s Jewish community whose voices were ignored and whose calls went unanswered,” Trudeau said. Trudeau said the Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis would have made Canada stronger, but the govern- ment, “went to great lengths to ensure their appeals went nowhere and their cries for help were left unanswered, for Canada deemed them unworthy of a home and undeserving of our help.” Trudeau noted that while the coun- try has come a long way in its attitudes towards Jews, anti-Semitism continues to be a problem in Canada. “According to the most recent figures, 17 per cent of all hate crimes in Canada target Jewish people. Far higher per cap- ita than any other group,” he said. Noting such manifestations of MATTHEW HORWOOD anti-Semitism as Holocaust denial, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau escorts Ana Maria Gordon to the stage during a reception at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building following the graffiti attacks on Jewish institutions, apology for Canada’s refusal to admit Jewish refugees on board the MS St. Louis in 1939. Gordon, then a child, was among the passengers. “BDS-related intimidation on college and university campuses,” and attacks on the very legitimacy of the State of ment’s apology. ish community for always being one of must help people in every way we can, Israel, Trudeau said “Discrimination and Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer the first groups to stand up to injustice. and strive to make this world a safer and violence against Jewish people in Can- said Canada should have offered sanctu- “You are always there with a loud, better place for all.” ada and around the world continues at ary to the passengers of the MS St. Louis. clear voice, that if we don’t stand up for “For many Holocaust Survivors and an alarming rate.” “There is no shame as a country in each other, then we are not standing up their families, [the] apology is a pro- Trudeau said Jewish Canadians were acknowledging shameful acts in our for the values we hold dearest,” he said. found statement that Canada acknowl- “understandably feeling vulnerable” past. The real shame would be in forget- Earlier in the day, Trudeau met with edges and regrets a decision that caused following the recent mass shooting at ting them,” he said. Ana Maria Gordon, the only surviving so much pain and loss,” said Shimon the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh Scheer also said it was a sign of a Canadian passenger of the MS St. Louis, Koffler Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and said the federal government would healthy society to be “able to look at in his office. and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), in a statement. strengthen the Security Infrastructure history clearly and see both the light At the reception, Gordon said she Fogel also praised the prime minis- Program to better protect synagogues and the dark” and to celebrate achieve- felt “blessed” to be able to call Canada ter’s commitment to expand the Securi- and other places at risk of hate-motivat- ments while also mourning past failures. home, adding that history must never ty Infrastructure Program. ed crimes. Similar statements were made by be forgotten and should serve as a les- “This program enhances the security “We must guard our communities NDP House Leader Guy Caron, son for future generations. infrastructure of communities with a and institutions against the kinds of Bloc Québécois Interim Leader Mario “We see time and time again how his- demonstrated history of being victim- evils that took hold in the hearts of so Beaulieu and Green Party Leader tory repeats itself. It may be in different ized by hate-motivated crime. CIJA will many more than 70 years ago, for they Elizabeth May. forms or places, but just like in the past, continue to work with the government did not end with the war,” Trudeau said. After delivering the apology in the many people are being discriminated on this important initiative and on other Leaders of the other parties repre- House of Commons, Trudeau attended a against, are starving or are running for practical policies to combat anti-Sem- sented in the House of Commons gave reception at the Sir John A. Macdonald their lives,” Gordon said. “As individ- itism in all its forms today, including statements of solidarity with the govern- Building, where he thanked Canada’s Jew- uals, communities and as a nation, we fighting online hate.” Happy Chanukah! WishingHHaap youpppy ay Rbright Roos hsh H Haashshaannaahh Happy Roshand Ha warmshan aholiday.h Wishing you a goWodW iasnihds sihnwiegne tgy y eoyauro! ua ag ogoodo da nadn dsw sweeete yt eyaera!r! 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BY LOUISE RACHLIS t was a weekend of music and prayer, warmth and support, hugs and tears, as Ottawa congregations joined synagogues around the world in Iholding Solidarity Shabbat programs, November 2 and 3, on the Shabbat following the anti-Semitic massacre which killed 11 worshippers at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation of Ottawa led the effort to mark and promote Soli- darity Shabbat in the city urging each congregation to establish its own plan to mark the occasion which Federation promoted via email to the community, and on the Federation website. At Temple Israel, there was a moving Friday evening service led by Rabbi Rob- ert Morais. “There were many hands and some opportune timing that led to the success of Friday night’s service,” said Rabbi Morais. “We had several members of the clergy, there were many guests from the non-Jewish community and lots of peo- ple from the Temple Israel and broader Jewish community. We had about 250 people in attendance.” The “opportune timing” the rabbi BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GETTY IMAGES A man kneels to light a candle beneath a police cordon outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Oct. 27, 2018. referred to was the presence of Cantor Dave Malecki, who began his Jewish studies at Temple Israel. He is now a expressed themselves,” Chein said. Shabbat.” “We came together to pray for heal- cantor in Cleveland, Ohio but was visit- “Many spoke, but the room was brought About 300 people, including many ing for our community and to express ing Ottawa and helped lead the singing. to tears when a Kurdish woman, who is non-Jews, attended the service, includ- gratitude to our first responders,” said Also participating in the service were also on our Israel on Campus executive, ing Alta Vista Ward City Councillor Jean Rabbi Eytan Kenter. “Perhaps the most Rabbi Steven Garten, Temple Israel’s got up and shared her feelings about Cloutier, Ottawa South MPP John Fraser inspiring moment was when all of rabbi emeritus; Sue Potechin and Mark how Jews formed a protective barrier and Ottawa South MP David McGuinty, those religious leaders joined me on the Kamins of Temple’s lay cantor corps; around a mosque in Montreal after the who each spoke during the service. Brit- bimah for the Mourner’s Kaddish and and Andrea Freedman, president and [Quebec City mosque] shooting last ish Columbia MP Ed Fast also attended. we all held each other in support. It was CEO of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa year.” Rabbi Scher and Rabbi Reuven an amazing moment.” who lit candles. Chein said it was the “most powerful Bulka, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was sched- Also on Friday evening, Hillel Ottawa Shabbat experience I have ever been a Machzikei Hadas, each spoke about the uled to speak at KBI but took ill and held a Solidarity Shabbat dinner attend- part of, and I know our students feel Pittsburgh tragedy and Shimon Koffler was forced to leave. However, he gave ed by 175 University of Ottawa and Car- the same way. We will all remember this Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel his remarks of solidarity to Jewish Fed- leton University students at the Happy evening as a source of much needed and Jewish Affairs chanted “El Maleh eration of Ottawa President and CEO Goat coffee shop in Sandy Hill. comfort, inspiration, and unity.” Rachamim,” the prayer for the soul of Andrea Freedman, who read them to the Hillel Ottawa Director Dovi Chein On Shabbat morning, when congre- the departed. congregation. spoke about the tragedy in Pittsburgh gants arrived for services at Machzikei Over 500 people – including Rever- Rabbi Howard Finkelstein said and read the names of the 11 murdered Hadas, they were warmly greeted by end Anthony Bailey of Parkdale United approximately 200 people participated victims before the students observed three imams and one of their sons who Church, Father Daryold Winkler of St in the Solidarity Shabbat morning ser- a moment of silence and then recited were standing outside the shul “to make Basil’s , and Ahmed vice at Congregation Beit Tikvah, includ- Kaddish. it loud and clear that we are in this Ibrahim, president of the Ottawa ing Minister of Children, Com- “After Kaddish, students began to together,” said Rabbi Idan Scher. “We Mosque, participated in Shabbat morn- munity and Social Services Lisa MacLeod share their feelings, thoughts, and had a very warm and uplifting Solidarity ing services at Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI). See Solidarity on page 8

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Task Force on Truth and Reconciliation presents:

Building Understanding:

Sky Woman and Chanukah December 4, 2018 7pm A performance by Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller “We Are In Her, She Is In Us”

Join us as we launch the first of a series of programs Raffi Meyer-Wertman enjoying his summer at Camp Gesher. of relationship building and mutual learning together with Ottawa-area Indigenous peoples.

Come and learn more about First Nations histories and cultures and the relevance of Chanukah for the Student raises money for Israel trip after launch of this program. winning battle with brain tumours Hanukah is Judaism’s festival of freedom! Join us as we light the Hanukah Menorah and celebrate our BY MATTHEW HORWOOD hard won freedom to express our religious and to go to school during my chemothera- cultural identities. ith his path to recovery for py,” and pills for his diabetes insipidus,

his two malignant brain which give him the synthetic version of Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller (Kanienkehaka-Mohawk) is an Assistant tumours finally nearing its the hormone he needs. Professor in the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies and Co- end, Nepean High School Meyer-Wertman has attended Camp Director of the Centre for Indigenous Research, Language and Education WGrade 12 student Raffi Meyer-Wertman is Gesher, a Habonim Dror summer camp at . looking forward to attending Habonim in Cloyne, Ontario, since 2010, and this Dror’s Workshop, a nine-month gap-year past summer was no exception.

Please RSVP to 613-224-1802 or [email protected] program in Israel for high school “I fought really hard against my doc- 1301 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 graduates. tor’s advice not to go. I didn’t want to After months of treatments for miss camp – as it is my favourite place his germinoma, including brain sur- in the world,” he said. gery, chemotherapy, radiation and Raffi says his camp experiences have other forms of alternative treatments, given him “a heightened connection” Raffi says he is finally starting to feel to his Jewish identity and increased his “human” again. sense of spirituality which has led to “I got all my radiation and chemo- his dream of travelling to Israel next therapy done, I have fewer appoint- September to participate in Workshop ments, and I am almost back to my nor- during his gap-year. mal high school life,” he said. The Workshop website describes the Raffi first became aware something program as an “immersive Israeli expe- was wrong was when started noticing he rience, living and working on a Kibbutz was constantly thirsty – no matter how as well as learning and growing with much water he drank. “I was drinking your group using many different forms nearly 20 litres a day by the time I start- of informal education.” ed to think it was weird,” he said. Raffi says Workshop will give him, After hospital tests, Raffi was diag- “the tools that I need to explore myself nosed with diabetes insipidus – a rare on a deeper level,” and will also be a disorder which affects water metabolism “personal celebration of my battle and and prevents the body from effectively the overall winning of my life’s biggest conserving water – stemming from a challenge.” brain tumour located within his pitu- Due to expenses associated with his itary gland. A second MRI revealed a treatments over the past year, Raffi’s fam- larger brain tumour within the third ily is unable to afford the trip. To help ventricle of his brain. pay for it, they have started a GoFundMe After his diagnoses, Raffi said, his life campaign, which has raised about two- became “appointments almost every thirds of the $15,000 goal to date. day and a whirlwind of medical stuff,” Raffi says the donations have been as well as feelings of shock and fear. “completely overwhelming,” as has the To treat his brain tumours, Raffi first support from his friends, family and the underwent 12 treatments of chemother- Jewish community. apy. After completing three-quarters of “The GoFundMe gave them another his treatments, his tumours had been opportunity to give their love and sup- reduced in size by nearly 50 per cent. port, and I am shocked and very grateful The second part of his treatments for all the money that has been raised,” involved 13 sessions of radiation therapy. he said. Raffi also began taking supplements, Visit https://www.gofundme.com/ such as vitamin C, which, he said, gave celebrating-life-in-israel for more infor- him “a lot of energy so I was still able mation. November 26, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 5 We cannot be guided by passivity, says Holocaust Education Month speaker

BY LOUISE RACHLIS Intolerance: The Price of Protecting Extremism and, most or Professor Amos Guiora, “the act of not acting recently, Earl Warren, Ernesto Miranda and Terrorism. is a crime of omission” – both during the Six years ago, while training for the Salt Lake City Holocaust and in the present day. Marathon, Guiora’s running partner, who was not Jew- “In a horrible, horrible, way, something like ish, asked him how the Holocaust happened. FPittsburgh re-enforces the requirement that we be vigi- “Even though I’m the only son of Holocaust survi- lant about the tenor of speech, and not ignore the con- vors, it was never discussed while I was growing up,” sequences of speech,” he said in an interview with the he said, “and I was abysmally ignorant. At the age of Ottawa Jewish Bulletin from Utah. “Pittsburgh doesn’t 55, it was time to look at my parents’ experiences and happen out of the clear blue sky. I would hope that to read a lot about the Holocaust. And the more I read, this tragedy reinforces the requirement that we don’t the more I saw a largely unaddressed issue. … I decid- allow ourselves to be guided by passivity. It’s easy to be ed for me this is what I want to look at, the bystander.” passive, a pain in the ass to be active.” From his research, he recommends two books on A child of Holocaust survivors, Guiora is an Israe- the bystander and the Holocaust – Raul Hilberg’s The li-American professor of law at the University of Utah Destruction of the European Jews and Bystanders Con- and lieutenant-colonel (ret.) in the Israel Defense science and Complicity During the Holocaust by Victoria Forces. He is actively involved in bystander legislation J. Barnett – pointing out that neither book addresses efforts in Utah and other states. the bystander from a legal perspective. Amos Guiora will discuss the role of the bystander in the Amos Guiora will be speaking on Wednesday, In his own book, Giora examines the bystander Holocaust and in contemporary sexual assaults at a Holocaust November 28, 7 pm, at the Soloway Jewish Community during three events - death marches, the German Education Month event, November 28, at the SJCC. Centre in a Holocaust Education Month event present- occupation of Holland, and the German occupation of ed by the Shoah Committee of the Jewish Federation of Hungary, explaining that while the Third Reich created Ottawa. policy, its implementation was dependent on bystand- The author of The Crime of Complicity: The Bystand- er non-intervention. er in the Holocaust, he will discuss his personal and “My parents disagree with me that the notion of legal perspectives on bystander-victim relationships, legal culpability should be imposed,” he said. “Howev- focusing first on the Holocaust and then exploring er, I’m a firm believer that part of the legislative effort %HVWZLVKHVWR\RXDQG\RXUIDPLO\ cases of sexual assault in contemporary society. is an educational effort as well. 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formidable array of educational programs which provides an opportunity to Parts of the physical plant are nearing such as the Florence Melton School. Most experience our facility without a year- the end of their natural life cycle. The days the SJCC is open from 6 am to 10 long commitment; facility needs an upgrade to support pm, where you’ll see early fitness enthu- • Our premier fundraising event, the both current and future, activities and siasts and Ganon preschoolers, as well Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner, was a services that bring the Jewish communi- as people attending aqua-fit and fitness success; ty through our doors. The wear on our programs, the Greenberg Families Library, • We hosted community-wide events building is a sign of how many people afterschool programs for Ottawa Jewish like Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which brought use our centre. Unfortunately, the invest- Community School students, and evening over 800 people to the SJCC to cele- ments required are beyond the scope of classes and lectures. Our building is home brate the 70th anniversary of the State our annual budget. FEDERATION REPORT to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, the of Israel; With that in mind, I am pleased to MIKE ARONSON Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, and other Jewish • We finalized our Strategic Plan objec- announce the launch of our Capital Cam- SOLOWAY JEWISH community organizations, and the major tives that support our vision: “To be paign, fully supported by the SJCC Board, COMMUNITY CENTRE centre for community-wide events. the multigenerational hub of Jewish and led by former board chair, and com- This has been a year of innovation life in Ottawa and a leading commu- mitted community volunteer, Bob Wener. his past September marked 20 and accomplishments for the SJCC. I nity centre for those who wish to join Our goal is to raise $5,000,000 to refresh years since the opening of the am proud of what our professional staff, and participate.” We will implement the building, initiate essential repairs to our new Soloway Jewish volunteers, and our board have achieved. this plan by responding to the demo- infrastructure, renovate the change rooms, Community Centre (SJCC) in Their dedication, commitment and pro- graphics and interests of our mem- and develop a welcoming lobby area with a Tthe Joseph and Rose Ages Family fessionalism, have resulted in measurable bers, by continuing to nurture Jewish secure and efficient entry system. We hope Building on the Jewish Community success: culture and identity, by promoting to start renovations in the fall of 2019. Campus. It’s hard to believe that it has • We grew our membership in both membership, and continued financial While our dedicated staff works con- been that long since the move from numbers and revenue for the first stewardship. tinually to deliver new programs and Chapel Street. time in several years, in part by intro- And, we accomplished all of this with- services that respond to the needs of The SJCC is a flexible and multi-use ducing new membership options in our budget, while undertaking neces- our community, our ultimate goal is to facility. It is a hub for athletics, Jewish such as the Cultural Membership, sary capital improvements. strengthen a true “centre” for the com- preschool, summer camp, swimming which reduces costs for those who However, even with regular capital munity, now and into the future. Please lessons, therapeutic classes, seniors’ activ- participate in our myriad cultural and investments, after 20 years of constant join us as we start our journey for the ities, Ottawa’s only kosher café, and a educational programs, and the FitPass, use the building is showing its age. next 20 years.

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FROM THE THE FROM PULPIT bring her to a café, or pick up a snack, I nities and our news feeds. The weight of Eddie Peltzman RABBI ELIZABETH BOLTON reminded her that the range of options this legacy can feel overwhelming. And would be limited to fruit. then, there are our neighbours, circling OR HANESHAMAH The Bulletin, established in 1937 as “a force When they returned, I learned that our shuls, joining us for Chanukah. for constructive communal consciousness,” the errands had included a visit to a Earlier this month, My teacher and communicates the messages of the Jewish or the 10 years I lived in candy shop, where Carolyn had to pick president of the Reconstructionist Rab- Federation of Ottawa and its agencies and, as the city’s only Jewish newspaper, welcomes a Philadelphia, I was blessed with a up some jelly beans for Easter festivi- binical College when I was a student, diversity of opinion as it strives to inform and wonderful neighbour. Carolyn ties at her workplace. Nonplussed, my Rabbi Arthur Green, wrote: “We have enrich the community. Viewpoints expressed embodied generosity, openness, young daughter turned down the store- seen, and need to acknowledge, the in these pages do not necessarily represent the policies and values of the Federation. Fand caring, qualities one truly appreciates keeper’s offer of a candy, saying that she many thousands of genuinely caring with the person with whom one shares a was Jewish. But her next phrase was the friends and neighbours, including polit- The Bulletin cannot vouch for the kashrut of advertised products or establishments patio, and who could say “gesundheit” surprising one. She went on to explain ical leaders, who have come out in what unless they are certified by Ottawa Vaad through her kitchen window to a spring to the bemused shopkeeper that Caro- feels like genuine support and empa- HaKashrut or a rabbinic authority recognized sneeze from next door. lyn – was Christian and Jewish! thy… we have a vital need to engage in by OVH. We organically became a part of each She certainly could have been right. positive dialogue with members of the $36 Local Subscription | $40 Canada $60 USA | $179 Overseas | $2 per issue other’s lives, celebrating birthdays and My now-grown children have friends who [Christian] majority religious culture, as holidays together, as well as supporting are Christian and Jewish by heritage. But well as other minorities, especially Mus- Funded by the Government of Canada. each other’s clans through losses and my four-year-old was intuiting something lims.” https://tinyurl.com/yd75ntgu illnesses. Carolyn was a frequent guest else. She could observe Carolyn com- Interfaith encounters are embedded ISSN: 1196-1929 Publication Mail Agreement No. 40018822 for Shabbat, and we were regulars at her fortably joining in our Chanukah candle in our peoples’ story, sometimes unset- Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. lighting while knowing that Carolyn and tling, sometimes celebratory. As possi- Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Some of my favourite Christmases her family observed Christmas. She could ble encounters with each other’s faith 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, were those that overlapped with Chanu- also sense her godmother’s spirit – open calendars present themselves through- Ottawa ON K2A 1R9 kah. We would light our menorah, say and seeking, comfortably witnessing Jew- out the year, let us keep the patio doors our blessings and sing our songs, and ish blessing moments while rooted in a wide open. November 26, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 7

Is a sea change imminent in Israeli politics?

was significant damage and numerous After the resignation, Bennett the Shas party which holds seven seats, injuries – some of them serious – to demanded he be appointed defence are calling for new elections – although Israelis from the rockets. minister and reportedly threatened to neither, at least so far, has threatened to Many residents in Israel’s south pull Jewish Home’s eight Knesset seats quit the coalition. objected to the ceasefire, but Netanya- from the coalition if the demand was So, as I mentioned in my open- hu defended it. not met. That would leave the coalition ing paragraph, Netanyahu’s coalition “At these moments, leadership is not in minority status with just 53 seats. appears to be on the verge of collapse. FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR to do the easy thing; leadership is to As I write, I’ve just seen reports that By the time you read this column, we MICHAEL REGENSTREIF do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Netanyahu concluded a meeting with might well know whether early elec- Leadership is sometimes facing criti- Bennett and rejected his demand for tions will be called in Israel. If not by s I write this column – on cism when you know confidential and the defence ministry. then, then probably soon after. November 16 – Israel’s coali- sensitive information that you cannot While that would seem to set the And complicating the scenario are tion government headed by share with the citizens of Israel, and in stage for a collapse of the coalition, three corruption investigations into Prime Minister Benjamin this case with the residents of the south, Netanyahu’s office released a statement Netanyahu recently completed by Israe- ANetanyahu, leader of the Likud party, whom I love and appreciate greatly,” saying he “has confidence in the sense li police. We do know that police have appears to be on the verge of collapse. said the prime minister, who assumed of responsibility of cabinet ministers recommended that he be indicted in at The latest crisis for the coalition began the role of defence minister himself. not to make the historic error of top- least two of the cases. News reports last on November 14 when defence minister Netanyahu also serves as Israel’s pling a right-wing government.” month suggested Attorney General Avi- Avigdor Liberman, leader of the Yisrael foreign minister – so one person now But that remains to be seen. Israeli chai Mandelblit was likely to decide on Beiteinu party, resigned his post in pro- holds a monopoly on three of the most coalitions are usually fractious and often whether to proceed with indictments in test over the cabinet’s decision to accept important and demanding positions in fall before the end of a four-year man- the first four months of 2019. a ceasefire with the terrorist groups in Israel’s government. date. Even before the Netanyahu-Bennett The Israeli public opinion polls I the Gaza Strip after a round of fighting Liberman was one of four cabinet meeting, Justice Minister Shaked, also saw about a month ago indicated Likud that saw close to 500 rockets fired at ministers who opposed the ceasefire. of Jewish Home, said, “This week will was on track to win the most Knesset southern Israel in a 25-hour period. The others were Justice Minister Ayelet decide whether we’re headed to elec- seats in the next election. But that was The fighting saw one Israeli military Shaked of the Jewish Home party, Edu- tions or whether the cabinet will contin- before the latest Gaza skirmishes and officer – identified only as Lt.-Col. M. cation Minister Naftali Bennett, leader ue until November 2019,” presumably in the ceasefire that seems to be leading – killed during an Israel Defense Forc- of Jewish Home, and Environmental reference to Bennett’s demand for the toward the coalition’s collapse – and es raid into Gaza. Ironically, the only Protection Minister Zeev Elkin of Likud. defence portfolio. before Netanyahu’s possible indictment civilian killed in Israel was Mahmoud As he resigned from cabinet, Liber- There are also reports that Finance on corruption charges. Abu Asbah, a Palestinian from the West man pulled Yisrael Beiteinu’s five Knes- Minister Moshe Kahlon, leader of the Will the coming months bring a sea Bank who was in Ashkelon with a per- set members from the coalition leaving Kulanu party which holds 10 seats, and change to Israeli politics and govern- mit to work in Israel. However, there Netanyahu with a slim 61-seat majority. Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, leader of ment? Stay tuned!

Anything can happen at any time

emanates from Muslim terrorists, white ing attacks on Jews praying in a Cana- anti-Semite with a machine gun can do supremacists, neo-Nazis, or just plain dian synagogue, why would anyone as much damage as a terrorist cell. And anti-Semites. There is no shortage of think it prudent or necessary to ring it is likely even harder to defend against people, organizations and movements in the perimeters of our places of worship the individual hatemonger who believes the world who hate Jews and the State with armed soldiers and military vehi- “all the Jews must die.” of Israel, and recent events and social cles as they do in some countries? Since 9/11, security has become an media tell us that in many places the While a security assessment would enormous expense and a way of life intensity of that hatred is on the rise. point to not taking the big guns out 24/7, that impacts us all. While it is hard to So while Jews in many counties need the fact remains that in this sick world, imagine where we would be without soldiers and police with machine guns anything can happen at any time, and in that new security regime, we know it IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS and armoured vehicles to protect them any place, perpetrated by any number of isn’t a perfect science, and that it never JASON MOSCOVITZ and their synagogues, schools and com- people for any number of causes. It was can be. Go into the subway system in munity centres, the question is how just under two years ago when young Montreal, Toronto, New York, or any- s we continue thinking of the does that fit a North American context man stormed into a mosque in Quebec where else, and see how many people 11 poor souls who lost their where the threat is not considered near- City with a semi-automatic rifle killing have backpacks that are not systemat- lives in the massacre at Tree of ly as grave? six and wounding 19. As a hateful act, it ically searched. It only takes one to be Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Regular shul-goers in Ottawa know was not much different than the massa- carrying a bomb. Awe continue wondering how to best on Shabbat, other than a few minor cre in Pittsburgh and it serves to prove How many lone wolf attacks on North protect ourselves and our loved ones. It is adjustments, there has been no security how Canada is not immune. American synagogues will it take before a problem to which there may not be a to speak of – just as there was nothing Like the attack in Quebec City, in authorities deem it necessary to augment solution, certainly not in a North significant in place at Tree of Life. For relatively short order, the attack in security around Jewish sites in a system- American context. High Holy Day services, when City of Pittsburgh will be considered a one-off. atic way to duplicate what’s being done In many European, South American Ottawa police officers are present, it may People will say it was one deranged in some other countries. It is a question and Scandinavian countries, there is be somewhat reassuring to see them, individual, this time an anti-Semite that is painful to contemplate and the heavy military and police protection but the reality is those few, significantly with no backing, no network and no hope, of course, is that we never have to. guarding synagogues, as well as Jewish under-armed officers would be hard terrorist footprint. The fear is equating At a minimum, though, what hap- schools and community centres, around pressed to defend against a well-orga- 11 dead Jews and the injured to a bus pened in Pittsburgh needs to be a stark the clock. nized and executed machine gun assault. accident, like some bad thing that hap- wake-up call that North American Jews The protection is constant because It is a classic catch-22. Unless and pened to innocent people. are not immune to deadly horror and the threat to Jews is constant, whether it until there are systematic and devastat- The dilemma is that a lone wolf hate. November 26, 2018 8 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn of of Cen- poignant and heartfelt reflection that moved many to Solidarity Shabbat trepointe said the Shabbat morning service drew “a tears,” Rabbi Bolton said. As well, Mark Dermer and Continued from page 3 large crowd, nearly double our regular attendance.” Sarah Waisvisz participated as service leaders, and and Reverend Andrew Jensen of Knox United Church.” Rabbi Mendelsohn noted the participation of Ottawa Howard Kaplan accompanied several special musical During the service, Rabbi Finkelstein spoke about West-Nepean MP Anita Vandenbeld, Ottawa West-Ne- selections on guitar. the tragedy in Pittsburgh, and about “the strong mes- pean MPP Jeremy Roberts, and College Ward City Coun- “This event has shaken us,” said Sylvia Greenspoon sage of solidarity” he has received from many mem- cillor who “all spoke very movingly.” of the lay-led Adath Shalom, which held a Solidarity bers of the non-Jewish community, from ordinary citi- “Or Haneshamah was blessed with a robust number Shabbat morning service. “Two of our members have zens of all faiths and from the Ottawa Presbytery. of guests, including several clergy and Ottawa Centre ties to Pittsburgh. One of us held a baby-naming at “Psalms and prayers were recited by the congrega- MPP ,” said Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton. Tree of Life synagogue over 40 years ago. The other has tion. I also emphasized the strong communal support “Our host community, the First Unitarian Congre- family who pray in a synagogue in Squirrel Hill every of our own Jewish community here in Ottawa and else- gation of Ottawa, where we hold our services, came Shabbat.” where,” said Rabbi Finkelstein. out in such force that … we relocated from the social “It could have happened anywhere,” said Green- More than 100 people participated in the Shabbat hall into the main sanctuary – where we usually only spoon, “and it is difficult to comprehend this level of morning service at Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad, said meet for bnei mitzvot and High Holy Day services – to hatred and anti-Semitism. We have been very fortunate Rabbi Menachem Blum. accommodate all of our guests.” to live and grow in Ottawa where there have been rela- “Among the participants were our non-Jewish Or Haneshamah member Tomas Grana offered “a tively few hate crimes.” neighbours who came out to stand side by side with us during these difficult times. Inspirational words were shared during the Kiddush. It is really heartwarming to see the outpouring of support and love that our neigh- mailbag | [email protected] bours expressed,” said Rabbi Blum.

A PLACE OF BELONGING doors of the Ark at the end of the service, and joining In the aftermath of the horrific massacre at the Tree of the cantor in the recitation of the Kiddush. The regu- Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and after attending an lars know them well and the congregation welcomes emotional Solidarity Shabbat with Pittsburgh, I would their participation and shares in their love of Judaism. like to share a few personal thoughts which struck me The shul has brought such joy and nachas to Tamir directly when I read about the victims of this terrible families, with residents having celebrated bar and bat tragedy. The situation in Pittsburgh could have hap- mitzvahs, holidays, and many other events that have pened anywhere in the world and gives us all a rude allowed them to learn about and partake in their Jew- awakening. Like all Jews, this incident was truly devas- ish heritage at their level of understanding. The Tamir tating, but at the same time this hit particularly close residents consider the shul to be a safe haven and Chag Chanukah Sameach! to home. warm place of belonging – almost a second home. Cecil and David Rosenthal, 59 and 54 years of age, So as we heard of the stories of the Rosenthal broth- ARE YOU TRAVELLING SOUTH had developmental disabilities and lived semi-inde- ers and their special place in the hearts of the Tree of FOR THE WINTER? pendently, and the Tree of Life Synagogue was an Life Synagogue, we could not help but be reminded important part of their lives. Similarly, my husband of how appreciative we are to the Ottawa Jewish com- DO YOU HAVE TRAVEL AND and I are parents of a son in his 50s with developmen- munity who open their loving hearts to our Tamir HEALTH INSURANCE? tal disabilities living in a Tamir home, who is also a residents giving them a strong sense of belonging and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your regular attendee with several of his peers on Shabbat pride in their Jewishness. The warm embrace of the insurance needs and ensure that you are covered. Customer:mornings at Kehillat Beth Israel. The Tamir residents Ottawa Jewish community is truly special and is not DOUGare warmlyKNOX welcomed to the shul every week, are taken for granted. DOUG KNOX Issue:embraced NOV 26/18 by the congregation, and play a central part Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the Wishing You a Happy Chanukah! Colour:in the BW services. They look forward to the honours victims in Pittsburgh. [email protected] 1-647-284-2937 Size:bestowed 3.3 X 2 on them every Shabbat, including carrying Proofthe #:Torah 1 crown in the Torah procession, closing the Lily Penso

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Board Chair Executive Director COLLEEN DECKER, CIJA The world’s oldest hatred is on the rise globally, and JNF is Past, Present, Future that should give us pause. We are not immune in this beautiful country. In fact, according to Statistics Cana- Building Israel since 1901 ighty years ago, on the evening of November 9, da, the Jewish community remains the most-targeted Thank you! 1938, Nazis ransacked Jewish homes, shattered religious minority in the country. JNF Ottawa’s 2018 Negev Dinner campaign proceeds will build the storefronts of Jewish-owned businesses, and So, what’s the solution? the Daniel Alfredsson Social Services Centre at Israel Tennis destroyed synagogues across Germany and First, whether it’s halfway around the world, just Centre in Kiryat Shmona. EAustria during Kristallnacht, a deadly attack against south of the border, or right here at home, we cannot We extend our sincere gratitude to our Honourary Dinner European Jews that marked the beginning of history’s allow anti-Semitism to permeate to the mainstream. Chairs Barbara Crook and Dan Greenberg, to Dinner Chair Bill darkest chapter: the Holocaust. That is why the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Johnston, to our Honouree Daniel Alfredsson, and to everyone Years ago, I stood in a cold, dark museum in Wash- (CIJA) is advocating for a national policy for online who supported the campaign. ington, D.C. and took it all in. Filled with sudden pro- hate that includes the adoption of the International found grief, and with tears streaming, I finally began Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s working to understand the horror that had begun that dreadful definition of anti-Semitism. November night. And, I will never forget it. Second, we must take security seriously. We are Standing in the United States Holocaust Memo- fortunate to have politicians who speak out strongly rial Museum, in an area filled with monuments and against these hateful acts and brave law enforcement other museums that depict the greatest moments officers who willingly put their lives on the line, some- in American history, I was struck by the realization times paying the ultimate price, to protect us. But that, although the atrocities of the Holocaust had not that’s not enough. We must do more. occurred in the U.S., there they were on full display in Eleven innocent people died in the Tree of Life the heart of the U.S. capital. After working in the Jew- Synagogue shooting. That’s far too many, and yet ish community for over a decade, I understand why. that number could have been much higher. Though And, as witnesses to the deadliest anti-Semitic attack no amount of training can possibly guarantee safety in U.S. history, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, I during horrendous attacks, like the one in Pittsburgh, hope the rest of the world understands too. by preparing ourselves we can mitigate some of the Anti-Semitism is a big deal. Not because it’s dis- damage and save some lives, and that’s something. criminatory or offensive, although it’s certainly both. This is why CIJA has a National Community Securi- Not even because it is built on belief in absurdities ty Program that provides dedicated, responsive, and and outright lies. No, anti-Semitism is a big deal – with sustained security support and offers free training to consequences far beyond the Jewish community – educate community members about how to detect and because anti-Semitism can become lethal. prevent threats and how to manage crisis response. I took a lot away from my visit to Washington all those years ago, but nothing stood out to me more than the inspirational strength and resilience of the Stand with Israel... Jewish community. Though previously afflicted in ways so horrible that most people – before seeing it In Israel with their own eyes, as I did that day – simply cannot imagine it, the community thrives today in countries all around the world. It is remarkable. I was reminded of that resilience again after this attack, as I witnessed thousands of community mem- bers unite in towns and cities across the country, includ- ing Ottawa, to remember the victims and their families, to mourn the senseless loss of life – and to sing. As the many voices in the crowd rang out together as one, singing “Oseh Shalom Bimromav,” hope woke within me. Closing my eyes, I could hear a still small voice within. The same voice I first heard in Wash- ington. The one I know was heard by everyone in the crowd. 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The doll had been given to Lore by YAD VASHEM/GETTY IMAGES and daughter. a grandparent, although she’s not sure This doll is Lore Mayerfeld’s direct link to the events of Kristallnacht. Mayerfeld said that she and her moth- which one. er took a train to Paris, where a conduc- Now 81 and living in Israel, Mayerfeld tor gave her a chocolate bar, and on to donated the doll and pajamas earlier this lowed a group telephone consultation Portugal to catch a boat that reached year to Yad Vashem, Israel’s national insti- with her three children, all of whom also New York in early September 1941. tution commemorating the Holocaust. live in Israel. Yad Vashem researchers The five Sterns were the only mem- The items constitute part of an online interviewing Mayerfeld last winter solicit- bers of either family not murdered in exhibition – https://tinyurl.com/y8ebvu4p ed the donation after hearing of the doll. the Holocaust. Nothing was learned of – that opened this month on the eve of “I just felt it had more meaning to the fate of Markus’ younger sister, Sarah. the on the eve of the 80th anniversary Yad Vashem,” said Mayerfeld. “People Everyone else was killed in Auschwitz of Kristallnacht, the Nazi-instigated from all over the world will look at it and Theresienstadt. pogrom in Germany and Austria in and say it came from Germany and had About 20 years ago, Lore and Henry which 91 Jews were killed, 30,000 Jews all this meaning.” visited Germany for the only time. Lore arrested, 1,400 synagogues set on fire, As a girl in New York, Mayerfeld kept could not find her apartment in Kassel. and countless homes and businesses Inge in a doll carriage someone gave In other towns, they visited relatives’ vandalized. her. Inge was the sibling that Mayer- HILLEL KUTTLER graves and former homes. In Borchen, Titled “It Came from Within,” the feld never had; Markus and Kaetchen Lore Mayerfeld of Jerusalem holds a gravy a woman pointed out where the syna- exhibition displays donated items, each explained once that they didn’t have boat that her late father brought from Kassel, gogue Kaetchen attended once stood. It from a survivor of Kristallnacht. They more children because they married late Germany, to America in 1938. was destroyed on Kristallnacht. “are a way to tell the story through those and were apart when Markus was sent In recent years, Mayerfeld has told personal artifacts,” Yad Vashem curator to the Buchenwald concentration camp, her family more about the family’s Yona Kobo said. “It’s more powerful, and again when he moved to America initially wanted to pass the doll to her life in Germany. Much of the informa- more intense and touches us more.” ahead of them and struggled in their children. tion came from her parents, since she Mayerfeld’s gift includes her parents’ new country. When Inge’s arm and leg “We said we thought it’d be more remembers little. Some of Mayerfeld’s wedding photograph and several letters were damaged, her parents had repairs meaningful if people could see it and 18 great-grandchildren were the age she sent by her father from New York during made at a neighbourhood shop. understand what it meant to you,” he said. was during Kristallnacht. the Second World War to non-Jewish Mayerfeld said that history made her “It’s very important for our people to keep Mayerfeld hopes that seeing Inge dis- friends in Zimmersrode, his hometown, decision to part with Inge difficult. the message and understanding alive.” played at the museum will spark their inquiring about his relatives. She now “But I felt it was the right time,” she Mark Mayerfeld said he understood interest. retains only a few bowls and gravy boats said. “I don’t think I’d have given her to much about his parents’ wartime expe- “In the years down the line,” she said, from the Sterns’ life in Germany. Yad Vashem 20 years ago.” riences – his late father, Henry, was “my great-grandchildren can look at it Her decision to donate the items fol- Her son Mark said that his mother a Worms native – from watching the and say ‘It’s special.’”

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ANNE ALPER tration is required. Contact Cathy Loves about First Nations histories and cul- FOR TEMPLE ISRAEL at Temple Israel at 613-224-1802 or recep- tures, and to build, in an ongoing and his Chanukah, Temple Israel will [email protected] to register. open-ended manner, community with hold the first in a series of On Yom Kippur, Rabbi Morais told Ottawa-area Indigenous peoples. programs of relationship our congregation that the holiday is a The Task Force is planning a series building and mutual learning perfect time for us to embrace the mes- of programs and encounters beginning Twith Ottawa-area Indigenous peoples. sages of the Truth and Reconciliation with the event on December 4. Drawing Kahente Horn-Miller will perform Commission, in particular Recommen- connections with Jewish life will be an “Sky Woman: We are in Her, She is in dation #49 which calls for “all religious important component of each event, Us” on Tuesday, December 4, 7 pm. The denominations and faith groups who as will involving students at Temple program, on the third night of Chanu- have not already done so to repudiate Israel Religious School in appropriate kah, will include reflections from Rabbi concepts used to justify European sov- activities. Robert Morais on how Chanukah is ereignty over Indigenous lands and peo- The Task Force is honoured to work an appropriate occasion to launch this ples, such as the Doctrine of Discovery with Kahente Horn-Miller (Kanien:ke- initiative, a ceremonial opening by an and terra nullius.” ha’ka/Mohawk), co-director of the Cen- Indigenous elder, and refreshments. Temple Israel has formed a Task tre for Indigenous Research, Language All members of the community are Force on Truth and Reconciliation to and Education at Carleton University, Kahente Horn-Miller will perform “Sky welcome to attend. There is no charge reflect on and respond to the Commis- who has been providing excellent Woman: We are in Her, She is in Us,” (donations are welcome), however regis- sion recommendations, to learn more advice to us. December 4, at Temple Israel.

Musica Ebraica, Tamir and KBI choirs to present Chanukah concert

BY MINDA WERSHOF, MUSICA EBRAICA n old Chanukah song says “Let the darkness be banished!” What better way to bring light into the darkness than a Chanukah concert featuring Anot one, but three choirs. Musica Ebraica, along with the Kehillat Beth Israel Choir and the Tamir Neshama Choir will sing Chanukah songs on Sunday, December 2, 7 pm, at Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Avenue. Join us as Cantor Jason Green lights the first candle, and then sit back and relax as the three choirs bring their own styles and selections to the stage. Musica Ebraica, under the baton of conductor Saie- deh Rajabzadeh, will sing a variety of melodies ranging Musica Ebraica’s Chanukah repertoire includes a version of “Maoz Tzur” from the 17th century. from a 17th century version of “Maoz Tzur,” to the modern Israeli song, “Tree with the Hollow Heart.” evening. Light refreshments will be served after the Tickets are $15 at the door or by contacting Musica Music familiar and new will be the theme of the concert. Ebraica at [email protected] or 613-224-7073.

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The Board of Directors of the BRENT AND RISA TAYLOR Refuah Shlemah to: RICHARD ROTH AND RIVA Ottawa Jewish Community ENDOWMENT FUND Ronald Cantor by Shelley, Gary and LEVITAN FAMILY COMMUNITY Foundation acknowledges with In Memory of Jamie Berezin ENDOWMENT FUND thanks contributions to the Harry Froman from Sid Cohen’s children, LAURA AND MILTON GREENBERG In Memory of: following funds as of October 24 to Steve, Brian and Susie Ron Levitan by Cybele and Lyon Hamburg November 5, 2018. FAMILY FOUNDATION CASEY AND BESS SWEDLOVE Birthday Wishes to: RON AND RUTH LEVITAN JOIN US IN BUILDING OUR MEMORIAL FUND Morton P. Pleet by Laura Greenberg ENDOWMENT FUND COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING Mazel Tov to: In Memory of: THESE LOCAL FUNDS LEON AND BYRTHA LECKIE Annette Albert on the occasion of her MEMORIAL FUND Ron Levitan by Marilyn and William son David, becoming The Honorable Newman; by Marilyn and Daniel Kimmel; Justice David Albert by Carol-Sue and In Memory of: by Jane and William James ABRAHAM AND MARY SHAFFER Jack Shapiro The victims at the Tree of Life Marion Vexler by Ruth Levitan MEMORIAL FUND Synagogue in Pittsburgh by Robin Leckie In Memory of: CHARLES AND RAE TAVEL SAMUEL AND TILLIE KARDISH MEMORIAL FUND MARY AND ISRAEL (AL) ALLICE MEMORIAL FUND Jeffrey Shaffer by Marilyn and Daniel MEMORIAL FUND Kimmel Refuah Shlemah to: Mazel Tov to: Ricki Baker by Robyn Tavel and Family; In Memory of: Reva and Ernest Goldberg on the birth ALANA BODNOFF PERELMUTTER and by Lesley Tavel and Family Marion Vexler by Beverly and Irving Swedko of their grandson, Ezra Levi by Cheryl FUND FOR PRION DISEASE Birthday Wishes to: Kardish-Levitan and Brian Levitan and RESEARCH Morton P. Pleet by Robyn Tavel and MOE AND CHARLOTTE SLACK Family MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Family; and by Lesley Tavel and Family Anniversary Wishes to: Alana Bodnoff Perelmutter by Ruth In Memory of: DOLANSKY FAMILY FUND Lilly and Jerry Penso by Cheryl Kardish- Eliesen; by Arnold Swedler and Rhoda Marion Vexler by Marlene Levine and Levitan and Brian Levitan and Family Zaitlin; and by Rita Hornstein In Memory of: Andrew Siman Marion Vexler by Donna and Bernie SANDI AND EDDY COOK ALFRED AND KAYSA FRIEDMAN Dolansky MORRIS AND LILLIAN KIMMEL ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND Mazel Tov to: DORIS AND RICHARD STERN In Memory of: Refuah Shlemah to: FAMILY FUND Elissa and Avi Iny on the occasion of their Ricki Baker by Alfred Friedman Ron Levitan by Shelli and Steven Kimmel granddaughter Shoshana’s Bat Mitzvah Birthday Wishes to: Seymour Levine by Shelli and Steven by Sandi and Eddy Cook and Family In Memory of: Doris Evin by Doris and Richard Stern William Watkin by Alfred Friedman Kimmel Birthday Wishes to: FRITZI AND MAX (CHIEF) Refuah Shlemah to: Kathleen Robertson, Kerri Robertson ANNE (BLAIR) AND HYMAN GREENBERG MEMORIAL FUND Lynnie Zunder by Shelli and Steven and Dan Greenberg by Sandi and Eddy MAYBERGER ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel Tov to: Kimmel Cook and Family Birthday Wishes to: Barbara Greenberg and Barry Bokhaut In Memory of: Shelley Schachnow by Ruth Eliesen on the birth of their grandson by Linda NATHAN AND REBA DIENER Marion Vexler by Sandi and Eddy Cook and Murray Greenberg and Family ENDOWMENT FUND and Family Birthday Wishes to: ARTHUR AND SARAH KIMMEL Refuah Shlemah to: MEMORIAL FUND GILBOA/MAOZ/STEINER FAMILY Morton P. Pleet by Reba Diener FUND Vicki Zack and Ricki Baker by Sandi and In Memory of: Eddy Cook and Family Ron Hoffenberg by Roslyn and Arnold Anniversary Wishes to: NORMAN AND ISABEL LESH Kimmel Samantha and Josh Freedman by Tal ENDOWMENT FUND STEVE LEVINSON FAMILY FUND Marion Vexler by Isabel Lesh Gilboa and Rob Steiner and Family In Appreciation of: In Appreciation of: Carol-Sue and Jack Shapiro by Isabel Lesh Refuah Shlemah to: HARRY AND ZENA LEIKIN Steve Levinson by Michael, Jana, Adam Lester Aronson by Marilyn and Daniel ENDOWMENT FUND and Gabriel Levitan Kimmel OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND SUSAN AND DAVID KRIGER Jules Harris by Barbara and Leonard Mazel Tov to: ENDOWMENT FUND BARRY AND RICKI BAKER Farber and Family ENDOWMENT FUND Jessica Greenberg and Rob Bombardier Mazel Tov to: Refuah Shlemah to: HOWARD, JEFFREY, ANDREW, on the birth of their child by Sarah Ira Greenblatt and Danielle Dugas on Ricki Baker by Sandra and Norman MICHAEL, GREGORY AND Beutel and Steve Morgan the birth of their granddaughter, Lucie Slover and Family; by Marilyn and Daniel ZACHARY COGAN SCHOLARSHIP Adina Libin and Micah Potechin on the Tzippora by Susan and David Kriger Kimmel; by Evelyn Greenberg; and by FUND birth of their daughter by Sarah Beutel and Steve Morgan THE TARANTOUR FAMILY FUND Judi Hoffman In Memory of: Anniversary Wishes to: Ron Levitan by Lisa and Fred Cogan Myra and Sam Krane by Ann Lazear and BARRY FISHMAN OTTAWA JEWISH Marion Vexler by Lisa and Fred Cogan OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY BULLETIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND Family In Memory of: IRVING AND HARRIET SLONE In Appreciation of: Mazel Tov to: Renee Scoler by Michael Regenstreif ENDOWMENT FUND Sidney Kardash by Morris Schachnow Valerie Rackow on receiving the Arbor and Sylvie Barzilay Birthday Wishes to: Award from the University of Toronto Donna Levin by Carol and Stuart Levine PINCHAS ZUKERMAN MUSIC by Ann Lazear, Linda and Murray BENJAMIN SHAPIRO BAR EDUCATION FUND Greenberg, Ellen and Sam Gelman, MITZVAH FUND JACOB MALOMET MEMORIAL FUND In Appreciation of: Stuart and Lilian Lazear Evelyn Greenberg by Brian and Steve Refuah Shlemah to: In Memory of: Contributions may be made online at Jennifer Shinder by Nicole Shapiro Rhonda Barbara Malomet by Jane James Cohen www.OJCF.ca or by contacting the office at 613-798-4696 extension 274, BRAYDEN APPOTIVE JAMIE BEREZIN ENDOWMENT RHODA AND JOE LEVITAN Monday to Friday or by email at ENDOWMENT FUND FUND AND FAMILY COMMUNITY [email protected]. 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Chanukah Kid Lit Dreidels, menorahs and Chanukah hiccups

BY PENNY SCHWARTZ chocolate and coins as gifts. The book’s lighting the menorah. They reflect the neighbours offer their own customs: (JTA) – Here are a few of the new out- end pages explain the holiday and pose holiday’s themes of religious freedom, drinking pickle juice backwards; a standing and engaging children’s books reading-based questions helpful for edu- courage and miracles. Mexican red string cure and cardamom for Chanukah. cators. Swarner’s illustrations and border cookies. designs add warmth and glow. Songs, Kids will relate to Hannah, who rules for playing dreidel and instructions doesn’t want to be in the school pro- for simple crafts such as a homemade gram with the hiccups and finds a cre- coupon gift book make this book a wel- ative solution. come resource. Silva’s heartwarming story – and the play on words that begin with the letter “h” – is perfectly paired with McMa- hon’s cartoon-like illustrations in this lively, laugh-out-loud yarn that shines with the light of a family’s Chanukah celebration.

How It’s Made: Hanukkah Menorah By Allison Ofanansky Photographs by Eliyahu Alpern Dreidel Day Apples & Honey Press, 32 pages By Amalia Hoffman Ages 7-12 Kar-Ben, 18 pages Family members of all ages will gath- Ages 1-4 er round this engaging book, which Young kids will spin, bounce and tum- shines a light on all things menorah. ble their way through Chanukah along Ofanansky’s text, brought to life by with a lively kitty in this delightful Alpern’s vibrant photographs, explain board book that glows like the colours the holiday and explore the many of a box of holiday candles. Little ones types of menorahs – from antiques to can count out loud with each dou- Hannah’s Hanukkah Hiccups creative whimsical versions. Kids go ble-page spread that features one word By Shanna Silva behind the scenes with menorah-mak- and one number and discover the corre- Illustrated by Bob McMahon Light the Menorah: ing artists. sponding number of colourful dreidels. Apples & Honey Press, 32 pages A Playful Action Rhyme A fun fact reveals that one Israeli Ages 4-8 By Tova Gitty Broide bakery fries and bakes 2,000 doughnuts Uh, oh. Or make that Uh-hic-oh! Han- Illustrated by Patti Argoff for each day of Chanukah. Gifts, songs nah Hope Hartman, a spunky young girl Hachai Publishing, 12 pages and blessings in Hebrew, English and who lives in a brownstone on Hester Ages 1-4 transliterated from Hebrew are also Street, is practicing for her religious This lively rhyming book features two included along with instructions for school’s Chanukah program when she young brothers and a sister from a hare- making candles and latkes. suddenly gets a case of the hiccups di Orthodox family joyfully celebrating – and they just won’t go away! Her Chanukah, with latkes hopping in the brother Henry tries to cure her by mak- frying pan and the sister spinning like a ing funny faces. The building’s diverse dreidel.

Light the Menorah! A Hanukkah Handbook Happy By Jacqueline Jules My Family Celebrates Hanukkah Illustrated by Kristina Swarner Chanukah! By Lisa Bullard Kar-Ben, 40 pages Illustrated by Constanza Basaluzzo Ages 4-10 May each candle Lerner Publications, 24 pages In this contemporary guide to Chanu- Ages 4-8 kah, families discover unique ways to you light bring This easy-to-follow illustrated story is celebrate that give deeper meaning to perfect for families and classrooms. Kids the ritual of lighting the menorah, as warmth to your learn about the Chanukah tale and the well as easy to understand explanations heart and home. miracle of how a small amount of oil of the holiday. Jules, an award-winning lasted eight days. Families celebrate, author, offers a short verse for each of light candles, play dreidel, and receive the eight nights that can be read after November 26, 2018 20 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Chanukah recipe – Creamy potato latkes

BY RACHEL RINGLER 2 teaspoons kosher salt (The Nosher via JTA) – Each Jewish holiday has its 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper iconic food. For Passover, it’s the symbolic matzah. For Vegetable oil for frying Rosh Hashanah, it’s sweet honey and new fruits. For Purim, we get delectable hamantaschen. And for Cha- DIRECTIONS nukah, it’s oil. That purified olive oil, used to rekindle 1. Peel and quarter potatoes and onion. the menorah that was eternally lit in the Temple in 2. Divide into 3 batches and place in a food processor Jerusalem, has shown up in modern times in our Cha- fitted with a stainless steel mixing blade. nukah lamps and in our foods. 3. Process each batch until there are no visible chunks Jews from North Africa traditionally ate some form and the mixture is smooth. Do not over-process. RACHEL RINGLER of fried pastry or doughnut filled with fruit or coated Creamy potato latkes 4. Drain mixture using a sieve placed over a large bowl. with honey and sugar. In Israel, bakeries filled with Press down gently to release liquid. flats and flats of sufganiyot, fried doughnuts filled with 5. Pour drained potato mixture into a clean bowl. Add jam, for weeks before the start of the eight-day holiday texture of those potato delights that causes the great eggs, matzah meal, salt and pepper. Mix well. of Chanukah. But in North America, while jelly dough- divide. I like a crunchy latke, while my sisters prefer 6. Pour 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into 12- or 13-inch fry- nuts have grown in popularity, some sort of fried pan- creamy. The difference between the two? How they’re ing pan and heat on medium until the oil shimmers. cake is still de rigueur. prepared and processed – on a coarse or fine grate. 7. Using a slotted spoon, carefully place mounds of In our home, we eat what our Polish-born grand- For a potato pancake that while crisp on the out- potato mixture into the hot oil. parents ate: potato latkes. Generally they are the side is memorable for its creamy texture within, and 8. Fry until brown on one side – about 3-4 minutes – and classic ingredients: grated russet potatoes and onion, that requires lots of oil – a tip of the frying pan to turn over and fry the second side until brown and crisp. bound with matzah meal and egg, seasoned with salt Maccabean times – try my sister Cheryl Schildkraut’s 9. Place the browned latke on a plate lined with paper and pepper, and fried in vegetable oil. We never use simple recipe for potato latke straight from my family’s towels to absorb the excess oil and repeat steps 8 and 9 schmaltz, the chicken or goose fat that was often used treasure trove of Eastern European foods. until the mixture is all used. in Eastern Europe because of its ubiquity and low cost. 10. Serve with applesauce and sour cream if desired. We would like to! But we feel guilty enough eating any INGREDIENTS sort of fried food. Cooking our potatoes in schmaltz, 3 pounds russet potatoes Rachel Ringler is a museum docent, challah instructor while delicious, is simply a bridge too far. 1 medium yellow onion and cook who has strong feelings about the important But still, even within my own family, there is a latke 3 extra large eggs role food plays in life, in family and in community. Her schism. Yes to potatoes. Yes to vegetable oil. But it’s the 1/2 cup matzah meal twitter handle is @rachelringler. Hillel Lodge ‘chai tea’ attracts capacity crowd BY MARION SILVER The Auxiliary is committed to AUXILIARY OF HILLEL LODGE enhancing the quality of life of the res- idents with bed lifts, specialized baths, reary weather could not and other new furnishings. Our fund- dampen the enthusiasm as a raising efforts ensure the continuation capacity crowd filled the Bess of Chanukah and Purim parties, Moth- and Moe Greenberg Family er’s Day and Father’s Day parties and DHillel Lodge, October 28, for the Auxiliary gifts, the maintenance of the fish tanks, of Hillel Lodge’s annual tea and fund- and flowers for Shabbat. raiser. A highlight of this year’s event was This year’s tea was co-chaired by Jack- a showing of the latest collection by ie Gorenstein and Julie Kanter. Kanter, a Shepherd’s Fashions modeled by some newer member of the Auxiliary, said she very stylish Auxiliary members. Party is honoured to be part of a group dedi- sandwiches and other palate pleasing cated to helping the senior members of treats put the final touch on a delightful our community. afternoon. The Hillel Lodge tea is the only major

This year marks the 18th year that fundraiser undertaken by the Auxiliary ISSIE SCAROWSKY Hillel Lodge is at its current location, so and it is an event that is always enjoyed The Auxiliary of Hillel Lodge gathers at its annual tea and fundraiser, October 28. it was our “Chai tea.” by all. November 26, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 21 Great Chanukah music and songs of understanding

based on the traditional song “Bulbes” (in the 17 songs – 16 original compositions and Anaïs Mitch- 1960s, “Bulbes” was the template for “Nothing,” one ell’s “Why We Build the Wall – Fisher explores the his- of the best songs by the Fugs). Early in its nine-minute tory and people of the State of Israel and the Palestin- MICHAEL REGENSTREIF playing time “Latkes” is quite beautiful, as sung by ian territories from a variety of points of view in what MUSIC Schwartz, before shifting into an exciting, Roma-influ- must be seen an effort to explain, to understand and to enced romp by guitarist Fred Benedetti, violinist Strom humanize. and the other musicians. Some songs, like “The Shell Lottery,” about the Some of other highlights include a jazzy version of founding of Tel Aviv, or “Heavy Gates of Gaza,” based “Akht Kleyne Brider” in Yiddish and a beautiful inter- on a 1956 speech made by Moshe Dayan following Yale Strom’s Broken pretation of the traditional Sephardic song “La Fiesta the murder of a young kibbutznik by Palestinians Consort de la Hanukia” in Ladino. from Gaza, are sung from Israeli perspectives. Others, Shimmering Lights: The album ends with “The Fool Over Yonder,” a like the title track and “Yallah to Abdullah,” are sung Hanukkah Music new song written by Strom and Schwartz in English through a Palestinian lens reflecting on places Palestin- Arc Music Productions that celebrates both Chanukah and a universal mes- ians left or were expelled from. www.yalestrom.com sage of tikkun olam. Other songs bridge the divide. In “1948,” Fisher Most of the pieces on Shimmering Lights are quite shows that on purely personal levels, the hopes and On Shimmering Lights: Hanuk- long allowing the terrific musicians in Yale Strom’s dreams of parents and children on both sides of the kah Music, violinist Yale Strom Broken Consort lots of opportunities to stretch out War of Independence were more similar than differ- – a long celebrated innovator in Jewish music – along soulfully. This is my favourite Chanukah album since ent. And in “Day is Done,” a song about a terrorist with singer Elizabeth Schwartz and an ensemble the Klezmatics released Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous bus bombing, he leaves us to ambiguously wonder if including guitar, oud and string players, offers a fasci- Hanukkah a dozen years ago. the mother mourning the death of her son in the last nating, multilingual musical tour through the Chanu- verse is the mother of a murdered Israeli or of the kah musical traditions and songs from Ben Fisher Palestinian bomber. Jewish cultures around the world. Does the Land Remember Me Among the most poignant songs is “For Petr and The album opens with a version of “Maoz Tzur” www.benfisher.bandcamp.com Ilan,” inspired by the 2003 death of Ilan Ramon, the from the Moroccan tradition featuring some outstand- first Israeli astronaut, in the Space Shuttle Columbia ing oud playing by Amos Hoofman that contrasts Jeremy Fisher is an Ameri- explosion, and by the death of a boy named Petr Ginz beautifully with Schwartz’s vocals and the string can singer-songwriter who at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Ramon, whose ensemble before shifting into a joyous klezmer-style recently spent three years mother survived Auschwitz, carried a drawing by Petr version of “Khanike, Oi, Khanike” with verses sung in living in Israel – on the seam with him into space. both Yiddish and English. dividing East and West Jeru- Does the Land Remember Me, which was supported From there, we hear an extended version of “Kita’l salem – where he worked as a writer and editor for the by a small grant from the Israeli Ministry of Culture Tas,” sung in Ladino and played in the Turkish Sephar- Jerusalem Post. and Sport, is a well-researched set of songs in folk and dic tradition, and “Latkes,” a Yiddish original by Strom On Does the Land Remember Me, a collection of folk-rock settings that offer much food for thought. Happy Chanukah

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Card Donations In Memory of: Roslyn and Lee Raskin Family Fund Tedd Nathanson by Judi Hoffman Card donations go a long way to improv- Marion Vexler by Carol Shattner and In Honour of: Ron Cantor by Judi Hoffman ing the quality of life for our residents. Barry Appel Claire Bercovitch Mazel Tov on your In Memory of: granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Thank you for considering their needs Moe Greenberg and Elissa Greenberg Seymour Levine by Carol and Laurie Pascoe In Memory of: and contributing to their well-being. Iny Fund and Andrea and Mark Malek Sonia Aronoff by Roz and Lee Raskin On behalf of the residents and their In Memory of: ****************** families, we extend sincere appreciation to Ron Levitan by Elissa and Avi Iny Schachter / Ingber Fund Recreation Program the following individuals and families who Marion Vexler by Elissa and Avi Iny In Memory of: In Honour of: made card donations to the Hillel Lodge David Posner by Bob and Maggie Lederman Evelyn and Isadore Hoffman Ted Baker In celebration of your 90th Long-Term Care Foundation between and family Birthday by Phyllis and Bill Cleiman October 25 to November 6, 2018 inclusive. Family Fund In Honour of: Stephen and Debra Schneiderman Dr, Myron Cherun In celebration of your new HONOUR FUNDS Rabbi Levy and Dina Teitlebaum With thanks Family Fund grandson by Phyllis and Bill Cleiman for a wonderful Shabbat dinner by Issie Marlene Cherun In celebration of your new Unlike a bequest or gift of life insur- and Evelyn Hoffman In Memory of: Seymour Levine by Heather and grandson by Phyllis and Bill Cleiman ance, which are realized some time in In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Mark Evenchick ****************** the future, a named Honour Fund (i.e., Joseph Hoffman Beloved Father by Issie and endowment fund) is established during Evelyn Hoffman In Memory of: Roslyn and Myles Taller Family Fund your lifetime. Julia Sculnick by Barbara and Larry Hershorn David, Harvey, Victor Kardish In Honour of: By making a contribution of $1,000 Bonnie Rothstein by Beverly and Family Fund Laura Greenberg Mazel Tov and best wishes or more, you can create a permanent Irving Swedko remembrance for a loved one, honour a In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: on your milestone 90th Birthday by Roz Taller Hyman Yanofsky by the residents, staff and family member, declare what the Lodge Israel Kardish Beloved father and grandfather by Gale, Victor and Sydney Kardish Rabbi Arnie and Chevy Fine Mazel Tov on Boards of the Lodge and LTC Foundation has meant to you and/or support a cause your grandson’s Bar Mitzvah by Roz Taller and Arlene Albert that you believe in. Joan and Russell Kronick Family Fund Roza Lang by the residents, staff and Boards A Hillel Lodge Honour Fund is a per- In Honour of: Louis and Diane Tannenbaum of the Lodge and LTC Foundation manent pool of capital that earns interest Lynie Bronstein Happy special Birthday by Family Fund In Honour of: or income each year. This income then Joan and Russell Kronick In Memory of: Barbara and Alec Okun In appreciation of supports the priorities designated by you, Elissa and Avi Iny Mazel Tov on your Sammy Ditkofsky by Lou, Diane, Gail, the donor. granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah by Joan and Joani and Robert your friendship by Joan and Russell Kronick Chummus Spunt In Memory of: *************** Morton Pleet Mazel Tov on your 90th Marion Vexler by Joan and Russell Kronick Therapeutic Program Birthday by Alyce and Alan Baker, Bill and Leona Adler Memorial Fund In Memory of: Esther Froman Norman and Gert Leyton Family Fund In Memory of: Helen Levine by Marjorie Achbar Nancy and George Kokinos Best wishes on Hyman Yanofsky by Marilyn Adler In Memory of: *************** Pauline Srour by Diane Koven, Sheila Leyton your 50th Anniversary by Beverly and Roza Lang by Marilyn Adler Feeding Program and Jan Persoon, Cheryl Leyton, Irving Swedko Manuel Glimcher and Sarah Malka In Honour of: R’Fuah Shlema: Nell Gluck Memorial Fund Judge David Albert Congratulations on In Honour of: Ken and Leah Miller Family Fund becoming a Judge by Betty Steinmetz Sheridan Schwartz by Evelyn Monson Jeff and Felice Pleet Mazel Tov on In Memory of: R’Fuah Shlema: Ricki Baker by Harris Pleet and Aurete Lavie, Zak’s engagement by Carol Shattner and Real Georges Bordeleau by Hillel Lodge LTC Evelyn Greenberg by Michael and Sylvia and Morton Pleet and Jeff and Barry Appel Foundation Board of Directors Muriel Wexler Felice Pleet

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Don’t judge a book by its cover or a man by his began working at the Jewish cemetery. He told me that during the eight years he tattoos. worked at the cemetery they didn’t use the machines they do today – he dug hundreds of graves by hand (and then helped families to cover the grave). Recently I attended the funeral of Hyman Yanofksy z”l. I attended the funeral with Tom Birkhan who So how did Tom get from the cemetery into Long Term Care? Again, it wasn’t the was Mr.Yanofsky’s caregiver at Hillel Lodge. I watched conventional route, but one where Tom followed his heart (and if you’ve met Tom – as the mourners greeted Tom as a valued member of he has a big heart). Tom received a diploma as a Developmental Services Worker. He their family. They thanked him for the excellent care initially worked for JFS, facilitating their senior day programs working with seniors he provided to their husband, father and grandfather and focusing on Dementia and Alzheimers. When he completed his nal placement and asked Tom to be a pallbearer. for school with Tamir’s Keshet Camp he decided that he would focus his career on Tom Birkhan senior support. As Tom shared “I feel seniors are a forgotten demographic that are When we left the cemetery, I told Tom (pronounced often undervalued and underappreciated. I cherish my time (at Hillel Lodge) and “T-oh-m”- Hebrew meaning “innocent”) that when I rst saw him at the Lodge, I not only is it a mitzvah but an honour to work with such wonderful people every thought he was someone’s grandson. He was very caring and attentive, but way day who continue to inspire and motivate me.” too many tattoos for my liking. Tom laughed and said that he’s heard it all before, and then told me about how he came to be at the Lodge (working for himself) as a Tom told me that one of his rst clients was Mr. Hecht z”l. Mr. Hecht (or “Opa” as he personal caregiver. was fondly known) spent his nal years at the Lodge – he lived to be ninety-nine years old. Opa was born in Germany and moved to England in 1939 then emigrated Tom was born in Haifa in 1983 and grew up on Moshav Idan near the Dead Sea. to Canada after the war. Tom knew his whole story far better than I did and lled in Tom still speaks uent Hebrew. His paternal grandparents continue to live in Israel the blanks. Many of the Lodge’s residents know Tom as someone who always smiles after emigrating from Ireland in the early 1950’s. After the Gulf War Tom’s mother and says “hello” when he sees them. We joked that although Tom speaks Hebrew wanted to return to Ottawa to continue her studies and was able to convince her uently, he needs to work on his Yiddish – he’s a true mensch. husband (Yigal Birkhan) to sell the farm and follow her to Ottawa. Tom’s mother is Wendy Potechin (daughter of Ernie and Myra Potechin). So at the age of Tom is happily married to Tara, lives on a 5 acre farm and still nds time to play nine…Tom moved from Israel to Ottawa. drums in a band and grow his own organic vegetables. Tom is one of the wonderful caregivers who makes a dierence every day in the lives of Tom attended Hillel Academy for a period of time, Cedarview and Lodge residents. Confederation High School. When it was time to think about getting a job, Tom By Mitch Miller, Executive Director, Hillel Lodge LTC Foundation

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Chanukah Feature In Amsterdam, one of the world’s most expensive Chanukah menorahs hides in plain sight BY CNAAN LIPHSHIZ The price tag of the Nieuwenhuys AMSTERDAM (JTA) – Nothing about the menorah, which does not have an official appearance of object MB02280 at this name, is roughly known because a very city’s Jewish Historical Museum sug- similar menorah made by the same silver- gests it is the capital’s priciest Chanukah smith fetched an unprecedented $441,000 menorah, worth more than the average US at a 2016 auction. A collector who local price of a duplex home. remained anonymous clinched it at the Shaped like the body of a violin, it is end of an unexpected bidding war that only 16 inches tall. Its base cradles eight made international news. It was initially detachable oil cups intended to function expected to fetch no more than $15,000. as candles on Chanukah, when Jews light Another reason for the more vigorous candles to commemorate a 167 BCE revolt bidding: The menorah came from the against the Greeks. They are set against collection of the Maduros, a well-known the menorah’s smooth, reflective surface, Portuguese Jewish family that produced whose edges boast elaborate rococo reliefs. one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated But for all its charms, the Nieuwenhuys war heroes. The Nazis murdered George menorah – its creator was the non-Jewish Maduro at the Dachau concentration silversmith Harmanus Nieuwenhuys – camp after they caught him smuggling doesn’t stand out from the other meno- downed British pilots back home. In 1952, rahs on display next to it at the museum. his parents built in his memory one of Far from the oldest one there, the meno- the Netherlands’ must-see tourist attrac- rah certainly doesn’t look like it’s worth its tions: the Madurodam, a miniature city. estimated price of $450,000 US. “I imagine the connection to the The Nieuwenhuys menorah can hide Maduro family drove up the price,” in plain sight because its worth owes said Nathan Bouscher, the director of “more to its story than to its physical the Corinphila Auctions house south of characteristics,” said Irene Faber, the Amsterdam, which has handled items museum’s collections curator. connected with famous Dutch Jews. Made in 1751 for an unidentified Besides the menorah on display at Jewish patron, the Nieuwenhuys meno- the Jewish Historical Museum, the Neth- rah’s story encapsulates the checkered erlands has another very expensive one history of Dutch Jewry. And it is tied to in the Rintel Menorah: A 4-footer that the country’s royal family, as well as a the Jewish Historical Museum bought COURTESY OF THE THE AMSTERDAM JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM Jewish war hero who gave his life for his last year for a whopping $563,000 US. Despite its humble appearance, The Amsterdam Jewish Historical Museum’s country and his name to one of its most Far more ostentatious than the mod- Nieuwenhuys menorah costs more than many of the city’s houses. cherished tourist attractions. Continued on page 25 Hulse, Playfair

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Netherlands’ priciest object of its kind. The German Emperor Wilhelm II, a contemporary of Wilhelmina, was a passionate anti-Semite who Mutual funds distributed by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. famously said in 1925 that “Jews and mosquitoes are a Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies. Continued from page 24 nuisance that humankind must get rid of some way or © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2018. est-looking Nieuwenhuys menorah, the Rintel, from another,” adding “I believe the best way is Gas.” 1753, is made of pure silver and weighs several kilo- Belgium’s King Leopold III was more politically cor- grams. It is currently on loan to the Kroller-Muller rect, stating magnanimously in 1942 that he has “no Museum 50 miles east of Amsterdam. personal animosity” toward Jews, but declaring them Happy Chanukah The Jewish Historical Museum has no intention of nonetheless “a danger” to his country. He raised no selling the Nieuwenhuys, Faber said, although it could objections when the Germans and their collaborators WAITERS ON THE RUN attract even more spectacular bids owing to its prove- began deporting Belgian Jews to their deaths. nance: It was bought by the late queen of the Nether- But in the Netherlands, where thousands of Jews hospitality EVENT staffing & consulting services lands, Wilhelmina, as a gift for her mother and given to found haven after fleeing the Spanish and Portuguese Providing Waiters, Bartenders & Culinary Experiences the museum by her grandson, King Willem-Alexander. Inquisition of the 16th century, royals not only refrained in your home and business for 2018 Chanukah & “We don’t know who commissioned the work, but from such statements but were genuinely “interested in New Year’s Eve (Monday, Dec. 31) or other simchas. from the reputation of the artist and the amount of other faiths, including the Jewish one,” Faber said. labor it took, it was probably a wealthy Jewish family, Wilhelmina’s gifting of a menorah to her mother Weddings, Parties, perhaps of Sephardic descent,” Faber told JTA. “isn’t strange for her,” Faber said. “I imagine she found Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, At the centre of the object is a round network of it fun, something to talk about with her mother, to see Corporate & Private EVENTS arabesque-like decorations “that probably contains the together how it works.” After all, “Jews have always owner’s initials in a monogram,” Faber said, “but we been under the protection of the Royal House.” haven’t been able to decipher it. It’s a riddle.” Except, that is, during the years 1940-45, when The monogram was one of several techniques that Queen Wilhelmina and the Royal House fled to the Nieuwenhuys and other Christian silversmiths in the United Kingdom. Wilhelmina mentioned the suffering Ralph H. Pepper Netherlands had developed for their rich Jewish clients. of her Jewish subjects only three times in her radio general manager/owner Before the 19th century, no Jews were allowed to speeches to the Dutch people during five years of exile. smith silver in the Netherlands because they were Whereas before the war “Jews always sought the 613.808.9612 excluded from the Dutch silversmiths’ guilds, which Royal House,” during and after “it appeared Wilhelmi- waitersontherun.ca were abolished in the 1800s. na didn’t think too much about the Jews,” Faber said. “This exclusion was beneficial [to the guild] because This was “a stain” on relations between Dutch Jews it kept out competition, but it meant that Christian and the Royal House, which underwent a “rupture.” smiths needed to become experts at making Jewish But this was gradually healed in the postwar years. religious artifacts like this menorah,” Faber said. The fact that King Willem-Alexander, Wilhelmina’s Chag Works like the menorah on display at the museum great-grandson, in 2012 gave the Nieuwenhuys meno- illustrate how some Jewish customers clearly were art rah on an open-ended loan to the Jewish museum on lovers with sophisticated tastes. its 90th anniversary “symbolizes the healing of the Sameach! Whereas the Maduro menorah was symmetrical with rupture,” Faber said. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy Best Wishes for and Bright HappiPrinter nofes thes , Chanukah BPeestOttawaa cWe Jewish iasnh dBulletine Jso fyor HappiatWishing Passnov esthees r., Jewish community PPeerforamacnece Parinntingd LiJmoiteyd a bright and printer of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Customer: athappy Pa Chanukah!ssover. 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Sunday November 25, 2018, 2 pm Jewish community FORBIDDEN AND FORGOTTEN, The lost world of banned Jewish composers. Leah Roseman violin, Dina Namer piano Tuesday December 4, 2018, 7-9 pm Building Understanding: Sky woman and Chanukah Dr. Kehante Horn-Miller, Assistant Professor in the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies Thursday December 6, 2018 11 am – 1 pm Seniors Chanukah Luncheon, RSVP by Nov 29 [email protected] • 613-224-1802 Sunday December 9, 2018 10 am Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, Reviewed by Rabbi Idan Scher.

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1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 www.templeisraelottawa.ca November 26, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 27 The truth of history and the truth of the rabbis n 1950, “Truth or Consequences,” which had been Books of Maccabees were excluded from the sacred on radio since 1940, made its TV debut. It had a canon. But what is not debatable is that there were four-year run on CBS but was made famous RABBI STEVEN H. GARTEN consequences to the decision to “message the truth.” during its 22 years on NBC hosted by Bob Barker. For nearly 2,000 years, the Jewish people assumed a IYes, that Bob Barker, who later transitioned to “The A VIEW FROM theological posture which commanded them to wait Price is Right.” THE BLEACHERS for Divine intervention when faced with the events The format was simple: contestants had about two of history. They were instructed both overtly and seconds to answer a trivia question (usually an off- covertly that human resistance and human aggressive the-wall question few could answer) before Beulah the behaviour in response to vicious and brutal overlords Buzzer sounded. If the contestant could not answer was not the Divine wish. The accepted version of Cha- the “truth” portion, there would be “consequences,” Playing fast and loose with truth was not nukah had the impact of creating a more passive form usually a zany and embarrassing stunt. of resistance than that of Judith, another marginalized It was not uncommon for contestants to fail the first unknown to our ancestors. The story of story of heroism, or the Maccabees. It is not too diffi- part to insure that they were able to perform the stunt. Chanukah is a glaring example of this. cult to see this paradigm at work in the story of Purim. What remains as a memory about this show is that the Faced with his people’s destruction, Mordechai does prizes, if there were any, were unimportant. Individuals not lead a Maccabean response, he instructs Esther to played the game for fun, not for monetary reward. the Temple, in addition to the famous story of Hannah use her feminine wiles in the pursuit of salvation. The second memory is the title. Truth, or the lack and her seven sons. They are the most contempora- It was not until the modern Zionist movement of truth, has consequences. If we were in the United neous eyewitness accounts we have of the events, yet asserted the rights of downtrodden Jews to act in their States it would be easy to segue into a consideration of they are not included in the Tanach. They were relegat- own right that the historical consequences of Chanu- the role of truth, half-truths and messaged truths that ed to the collection of books known as the Apocrypha. kah were challenged. Now, of course, we endure fur- are so much a part of the American political scene. Our The two books, one written in Hebrew in Judea, one ther consequences of our playing with the truth. Our Canadian politicians are not immune from shading the written in Koine Greek, probably in Alexandria, tell beloved Israel has become not simply the defenders truth, but that dynamic has not become part of our us of the brave Judah and “his merry men.” They tell of our right to national existence, but an aggressor in political culture, yet. But we Jews, well that is anoth- of his exploits. They tell us of his eventual successes pursuit of self-preservation. er matter. Playing fast and loose with truth was not and his rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The game show intended the consequences of failed unknown to our ancestors. The story of Chanukah is a What they don’t tells us about is an eight-day miracle. truth to be zany or comedic acts in the name of fun. glaring example of this. The rabbis of the Talmud regale us with that story, Unfortunately, today, the consequences of failed truth The two Books of the Maccabees contain detailed some 600 years after the event. The Gemara, in tractate are much more consequential than comedic. accounts of the battles Judah Maccabee and his broth- Shabbat, 21b, tells us about the lighting of the candles As we begin our celebrations of Chanukah, perhaps ers fought for the liberation of Judea from foreign and adds the familiar story about the one-day supply there is value in balancing the two forms of truth: the domination. These books include the earliest referenc- oil that burned for eight days. truth of history and the truth of the rabbis. Both are need- es to the story of Chanukah and the rededication of Historians and rabbinic scholars can debate why the ed to confront the ongoing battles for Jewish survival.

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RADEK HASA Bubny Station anniversary – On October 16, the Embassy of Israel and the Embassy of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), held a commemorative evening at the Czech Embassy to mark the anniversary of the first transport of Prague’s Jewish community, from Prague-Bubny Railway Station, on October 16, 1941. Bubny Station was the departure point for Jewish transports from Prague to Nazi concentration camps. (From left) Ondrej Benesik, chair of the Committee for European Affairs, Parliament of the Czech Republic; House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan; CIJA Vice-President Richard Marceau; Israeli Ambassador Nimrod Barkan; and Czech Ambassador Pavel Hrnčíř.

Jewish Federation of Ottawa Event in Honour of HOLOCAUST EDUCATION MONTH Presented by the Shoah Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa

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ravelling can be a big source of anxiety and family member in your carry on. If your luggage gets travelling with young kids is sometimes lost, at least you have a fresh change of clothes. Also, EMMA MALLACH dismissed as being too difficult to be worth the spills or accidents are common on airplanes. trouble. Moses had neither the luxury of MODERN Did you know that airplanes can cause teething in Tadvance planning when he had to pack up everything in toddlers? Be sure to keep the Tylenol and a soother in the desert, nor did he have the vast array of resources MISHPOCHA your carry-on and not in your checked bags. that are available today to facilitate travel planning, but Don’t forget the headsets, but don’t rely on TV and follow his lead in having a little faith. These three broad movies to keep young kids entertained. It’s also crucial tips will make travelling with young children seem less laws differ from place to place and Canadian car seats to pack books, light toys, and crayons to keep everyone daunting. may not even be permissible. happy. Now that your departure date has finally arrived, PLAN AHEAD start by checking that your flight is scheduled to leave ESTABLISH A ROUTINE Before leaving, some smart planning can help ensure on time. Plan to arrive at the airport a couple of hours Perhaps what intimidates people about travelling most you have an enjoyable time. Go old school and pick up early. If you’re anxious about missing your flight, is the idea that their routine is going to be disrupted. the phone to call the airline. You would be surprised chances are the anxiety will rub off on the kids. I think it’s important to accept that there will be a dif- that a short conversation, after being on hold for ages, Travelling with young kids means that you can ferent routine and that this can be liberating for every- will leave you with complimentary seat selection and bypass lineups and pre-board. Ever wondered why one. At the same time, it’s possible – and important extra baggage allowance. Calling ahead also gives you a there is never any room in the overhead? That’s – to establish some sense of routine while travelling greater chance of securing the bulkhead seat for longer because us travellers with kids board first with lots of to ensure everyone stays well rested and well fed. Try overseas flights. These seats provide extra legroom, a carry-on! booking accommodation with kitchen access and suffi- bassinet for newborns, and are free of charge for travel- cient sleeping space for all family members. lers with a child under two. PACK EFFICIENTLY Involve your kids in picture taking and make a Plan out your travel route, paying particular atten- Even though they may have just eaten, kids will get photo book soon after your return. Coming home tion to how to get to your destination from the airport. hungry on a flight and complain they don’t like the from a holiday can sometimes be accompanied by a Will you need to rent a car? Will you need cash for a airplane food. Plus eating is something to pass the let-down, but creating the photo book can help extend taxi? Book your accommodation in advance and make time, so save your snacks until the plane has actually pleasurable feelings from the trip. decisions based on your priorities, such as proximity taken off. Pack snacks and then pack more snacks. All this said, chances are flights will be delayed, to the beach. Limit the number of sites you’ll visit and If you think bathrooms on airplanes are small, wait you’ll miss a connection, you’ll realize you forgot your stay a bit longer in each place rather than cramming in until you try changing a diaper in one of them. The kid’s favourite stuffed animal, and the accommoda- too much. only thing worse is running out of diapers on a flight. tions looked way better online than in person. Don’t Know the rules and regulations for your destination. Pack a couple more diapers than you would normally sweat the small stuff, a lot about travelling is out of Will your car seat meet local standards? Up to what need in a given time frame. your control. Yes, this is going to cost a fortune, but age are children required to use a car seat? Car seat Travel with at least one change of clothes for each there’s no better way to go broke.

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acts matter. I try to be a savvy, reasonably heart health. https://tinyurl.com/y6vpdopv well-informed consumer. I research health claims Just because something sounds scientific doesn’t rather than blindly accept them. Whether I’m GLORIA SCHWARTZ mean it’s legitimate. A November episode of CBC reading about a particular diet, exercise, food or Marketplace questioned whether food sensitivities Fsupplement, I lean in favour of claims that are backed FOCUS ON test kits are valid or pseudoscience. These tests iden- by rigorous science. But even when there are scientific FITNESS tify whether your blood contains an antibody called studies to back up health claims, you can’t always Immunoglobulin G (IgG) to over 200 different foods. believe everything you read. The premise: The presence of this antibody indicates A recent New York Times article on nutrition research many other facts are intentionally ignored, hence, the specific food sensitivities. The hidden truth: The pres- pointed out the importance of knowing who funded cherry-picking. For example, did people live longer, ence of IgG antibodies in your blood doesn’t mean the research. For example, a pomegranate juice compa- healthier lives during the millions of years preceding you’re sensitive to particular foods; it may just mean ny invested $20 million dollars on research that found modern agriculture and industrialized farming? No. you recently ate those foods. IgG is a normal physio- pomegranate juice to be high in antioxidants. However, Lifespan was decades shorter. They did what they had logical response. when asked whether less expensive fruits were equal- to do to survive, such as foraging and seeking prey and I did some digging and learned that paid celebrity ly healthful, the company indicated that comparing going for days without food then eating as many calo- social influencers (not scientists) post testimonials on pomegranates to other fruits was not among its research ries as possible when they had the chance. We live in a Instagram for bogus products like these test kits. Fol- objectives. The lesson: Be wary of studies funded by a modern era. We have constant access to a wide variety lowers who are easily influenced, ill-informed or seek- company or industry that stands to benefit financially of foods from around the world. We can eat dairy prod- ing a quick fix for their ailments (e.g., digestive issues, from the results. https://tinyurl.com/y88ew8yk ucts, legumes and grains; these foods were not avail- eczema, fatigue) end up spending hundreds of dollars Consumers’ decision making is also influenced by able before farming but are very nutritious and should for a test that advises them to eliminate foods – includ- marketing spin – the so-called facts that a company or not be vilified. The underlying precept about ancient ing nutritious ones – that in reality aren’t problematic industry may put in its messaging. If you’re not par- lifestyle diets is that evolutionary changes in humans for them. A list of foods to avoid can create food-relat- ticularly knowledgeable about the subject and don’t ceased at the end of the Paleolithic era and therefore ed anxiety and potentially lead to nutritional deficien- bother to do some research, you can be sold a bill of our bodies are not genetically designed to process cul- cies and disordered eating. The American Academy goods. Just like when politicians cherry-pick to drive tivated foods such as starch. However, according to the of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI ) states, home their point, proponents of fad diets – such as the Mayo Clinic, this precept is incorrect. “The presence of IgG is likely a normal response of the paleo diet, intermittent fasting or the anti-wheat diet – https://tinyurl.com/yc486vdh immune system to exposure to food” and that “the make appealing claims such as that’s how our ances- As for intermittent fasting – which is trendy – a scientific studies that are provided to support the use tors ate thousands or millions of years ago so that’s year-long study of 100 obese participants randomly of this test are often out of date, in non-reputable jour- how we should eat now to be healthier and live longer. assigned to either intermittent fasting (alternating nals.” https://tinyurl.com/ybbcmcz5 Sounds logical, but is it the complete truth? fasting and feasting days), daily calorie restriction or a The AAAAI as well as the Canadian Society of Aller- While it’s true that our human ancestors didn’t no-intervention group found that intermittent fasting gy and Clinical Immunology, and the European Acad- have grocery stores and drive-thrus, didn’t eat large was not superior to the other options with respect to emy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recommend meals and snacks every day and didn’t have bread, dietary adherence, weight loss, weight maintenance or against using IgG testing for food sensitivities.

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CHANUKAH ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Sponsored by the Department of History, TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Carleton University, EURUS, the For a list of Chanukah activities and Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual Zelikovitz Centre, and the Centre for Building Understanding: Sky Woman events, visit Campaign Call Night with Holocaust Education and Scholarship and Chanukah https://jewishottawa.com/chanukah Congregation Machzikei Hadas 7 - 9, Temple Israel Ottawa, 1301 Prince of 6:30 - 8:30 pm Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual Wales Dr. ONGOING EVENTS Contact: Federation will be making calls for the Campaign Call Night with Kehillat Beth Israel [email protected] 2019 Annual Campaign with the help of Ottawa Israeli Dance 6:30 - 8:30 pm, First in a series of programs of relation- 6:30 - 10 pm, Tuesdays until June 25 Congregation Machzikei Hadas. Make a [email protected] ship-building and mutual learning together Ottawa Jewish Community School gym gift to ensure the vision of the Jewish Federation will be making calls for the with Ottawa-area Indigenous peoples. 31 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Superhighway becomes a reality. 2019 Annual Campaign with the help of WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 More info: [email protected] Interested in making calls? Contact Ari Kehillat Beth Israel. Make a gift to ensure Aronson [email protected]. Mah-Jong at KBI the vision of the Jewish Superhighway Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursdays until Author Amos Guiora The Crime of becomes a reality. Interested in making 8:15 - 9:15 pm, Congregation Machzikei Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr. December 27, 2018 Complicity: The Bystander in the calls? Contact Ari Aronson Holocaust [email protected]. Contact: [email protected] Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Ave. Gemarah Chaburah - Significant Topics More info: Deborah Zuker 7 - 9 pm Contact: Lindsay Gottheil Commemoration of Jewish refugees and Concepts in the Talmud, with Rabbi [email protected] [email protected] from Arab and Muslim lands Idan Scher and Daniel Bierstone. Amos Guiora is an Israeli-American law 7 - 9:30 pm. Kol Miriam RSVP: [email protected] or FRIDAY, DEC. 7 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Thursdays until June 20, professor and child of Holocaust surviv- ors. He will be discussing the bystand- [email protected] JBaby Oneg Shabbat at Hillel Lodge Hillel Lodge, 10 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Cost: Free. Presenting the documentary er-victim relationship from a deeply 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, first Friday of each More info: Froma Rose film directed by personal and legal perspective. Starting Over Again month until June 2, 2019, Hillel Lodge, 10 Ruggero Gabbai, produced by Elliot [email protected] Sponsored by The Shoah Committee of Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Malki. Sponsored by Sephardi the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Contact: Ranit Braun Guf Va’Nefesh – Body-Mind-Spirit Association of Ottawa Integration Classes [email protected] Beit Midrash Night at Machzikei An inclusive baby and parent Shabbat 7:30 - 9 pm, monthly on the 1st 8:15 - 9:15 pm, Congregation Machzikei Parlor Meeting Wednesday until June 5, Or Haneshamah 7 - 9 pm, 100 Versilia morning program. Music, song, play, Hadas, 2310 Virginia Dr. snack, kvell. Meet others with babies and 30 Cleary Ave., room five, Contact: [email protected] Contact: Jenn Greenberg More info: Tana Saler [email protected] toddlers. All welcome. Sponsored by Join Rabbi Moishele Fogel as he draws Temple Israel & TIRS [email protected] from the vast expanse of Halachic Wine and cheese, information night: Learn about how the foundation of an TUESDAY, NOV. 27 sources to explore fundamental and CANDLE LIGHTING BEFORE relevant topics in Jewish law. excellent education begins with Kindergarten at OJCS NOVEMBER 30 4:04 Beit Ha’am Talks DECEMBER 7 4:02 7 - 9 pm, Kehillat Beth Israel THURSDAY, NOV. 29 DECEMBER 14 4:02 FRIDAY, NOV. 30 Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Ave. DECEMBER 21 4:04 Kristallnacht: An After History DECEMBER 28 4:09 RSVP: [email protected] 4 - 6 pm, Room 482 McOdrum Library, Playgroup Plus Volunteers at Hillel Lodge A program of the World Zionist 2:15 - 3:15 pm, Hillel Lodge Carleton University BULLETIN DEADLINES Organization devoted to discussing the Contact: Jennifer Evans Contact: Deborah Zuker relationship between Canadian Jews [email protected] [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 FOR JANUARY 21 and the State of Israel. On November 27 Public lecture based on recent research Join Kehillat Beth Israel’s Playgroup +Plus WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 FOR FEBRUARY 4 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30 FOR FEBRUARY 18 we discuss “Between Memory and on Kristallnacht by Helmut Walser Smith, for a fun volunteer opportunity. We’ll visit with the residents of Hillel Lodge, sing MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11* FOR MARCH 4 Forgetting” Holocaust and Heroism Martha Rivers Ingram Professor of songs to welcome Shabbat and share. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 FOR MARCH 18 Remembrance Day in Israel History at Vanderbilt University.

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