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BETH TIKVAH CHAILIGHTS 5776 JUNE 2016 SYNAGOGUE FROM OUR RABBI howard siegel

“thou shalt Not take God’s Name in Vain!” have come Just maybe this commandment comes to teach that the God to understand this commandment as referring to the use of of Israel is the God of all people. No single religious group is God’s actual name. In Hebrew the name is spelled “Yud” “Hay” endowed with a personal knowledge of God’s name or with the “Vav” “Hay”, but pronounced “Adonai”. “Adonai” is not God’s exclusive right to use it. The 17th century Jewish philosopher name, but a descriptive salutation meaning “My Lord”. We are Baruch Spinoza taught, “God didn’t create the universe; God is careful not to pronounce God’s name even in . the universe.”

What might be the consequence of actually attempting a pro- The holiday of Shavuot (beginning on the evening of June 11, nunciation of God’s name? Will the earth open up and swallow 2016) celebrates the revelation of God on Mt. Sinai, the receiving the offender or might he/she be struck by a lightning bolt? In of , and the Jewish people’s commitment to One God. It truth, I believe we would all survive the moment, albeit with a comes to remind us of our unique place within God’s universe, tinge of guilt. So, why not pronounce God’s name? a universe embracing all humanity.

WheN a Death occurs… Call the synagogue office at 604-271-6262. After business hours contact Rabbi Siegel at 778-323-6455 or Francie Steen at 604-272-7871. On or Yom Tov contact Francie.

Please Note… In respect of Shabbat and on Holy Days, kindly refrain from using cellular phones, cameras, or any other electronic equipment, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 7:30 PM applauding, or chewing gum in the synagogue. at Beth Tikvah

If you could manage to attend one Tuesday a month it would we need your be greatly appreciated so that those saying Kaddish would CAN YOU SPARE be assured of being able to. Please call the office, 604-271-6262, to let us know which 30 MINUTES Tuesday you will be able to attend each month. Service begins ONCE A MONTH? sharply at 7:30 am. Breakfast follows the service.

2 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION HOFIT’S CORNER hofit Indyk

n the holiday of Shavuot we read Megillat Ruth. The story rsVP today for shavuot on the Kibbutz (front cover) Oof an outsider, who chose to stay with her mother-in-law and also shavuot - Milk and honey program (below): after being widowed. The Moabite, who adopted the Jewish God 604.271.6262 or btikvah.ca and the as her people. The convert, who went on to become the matriarch of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic lineage.

Shavuot is not just an account of how the Jewish people received the . It’s an extraordinary tale of accepting others into your community. Whether a convert like Ruth, an interfaith couple, a newly arrived family, or just those less affiliated with the community – the key is to wel- come them into our midst and, like Ruth, give them reason to stay.

So, this Shavuot, I urge you that anytime there is an unfamiliar face next to you, please help us make them feel welcome at our Synagogue.

We have partnered with the Jewish Federation’s Gesher Program for our Shavuot event, in an initiative to welcome Jewish newcomers into our community. We hope you can join us! There will be lots to do, including a kids scavenger hunt, making flower crowns (an Israeli Shavuot tradition), PJ story time for the kids, Shavuot and Shabbat musical performances, and, of course, a delicious dairy meal. There is really something for everyone, and we hope you’ll feel welcome. For more details please see the front cover.

l’chaim – to your health Beth Tikvah has a wonderful tradition of offering some Please feel free to bring a bottle in to the office (no we won’t schnapps for a l’chaim after services on Shabbat. We are in drink it!) and we will put it away for the Shabbatot!! Many need of donations of either a bottle of Rye Whiskey or Scotch. thanks.

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 3 OFFICE NEWS & VIEWS Francie steen

s I’ve been doing my homework, getting everything ready never thought about serving dairy on Shavuot, only that I Afor this edition of the Chai Lights, I’ve been reading about do…. Shavuot. What are we celebrating? How are we celebrating? How many different reasons for celebrating? It struck me that So, how many more customs do we follow and never really we observe and do so very many things in our lives without think about. Being Jewish is a way of life. Sometimes it’s good thinking, without questioning and/or reasoning. to think about what we’re doing…it makes the observance that much better! When I think of Shavuot, I think of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. I had never connected Shavuot with commemo- I look forward to seeing you at one or all of our special programs. rating the time when the first fruits were harvested; I never Feel free to email or call if you have questions or would like to made a connection with the time between Pesach (being register. As you know, Beth Tikvah is open all summer. Feel freed from bondage) and Shavuot (being given the Torah, thus free to stop by your “home” and see us. redeeming us spiritually from our bondage to idolatry). I

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4 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION HEBREW SCHOOL Marilyn Berger another amazing Year at Beth tikvah hebrew And what could be better than a game of Jewpardy both on school Sundays and Tuesdays to see the Hebrew school students leave t's hard to believe that another year of Hebrew school has with smiles on their faces and song in their hearts. Ipassed. It is such a joy to welcome excited students from grades K through 7 every Sunday. Their enthusiasm and smiles Much thanks go to our principal Rabbi Siegel and staff: K: clearly show that Beth Tikvah and Camp Solomon Shechter Sylvia Miles with aid Jamie Powell; 1 & 2: Hadas Shapira; 3: share the concept that and joy are indeed one. On Esther Karasenty; 4 - 7: Marilyn Berger with aid David Urist. On Sunday I meet with the K’s - grade 3 and began the day with Saturday morning Ronit Siegel trained the Bar and Bat (tfillot). The participation, singing, dancing and ruach (spirit) Mitzvot. is wonderful to see. Rabbi Siegal leads with grades 4 -7. They learn the Schacharit (morning) service complete with tallis This year we were pleased to welcome Tomer Tetro our shinshinit and tefillin. Then off to class we all go. The creative teaching (Israeli gap school program) who added love, enthusiasm and styles of the Beth Tikvah staff ensures an environment of love knowledge about the State of Israel. We wish her mazal and of learning. safety as she joins Israeli army next year. We are sad that Morah Esther is not available to teach with us next year. We The students in grades 4 and 5 attend Tuesdays from 4 - 6 PM. will miss her. We are pleased to note that Naomi Ben Yehuda Although tired after a long day at public school the amount will rejoin us in September. accomplished is amazing. The students have all become adept in leading the (afternoon) service, and tackling sub- If you are looking for a fabulous Hebrew school experience for jects that include the Bible, values and ethics and of course your child, registration is open for classes in September at all Hebrew and the . It is a heart warming sight. grade levels. TOURNAMENT WAS A HOLE IN ONE! 126 golfers, joined by 65 more dinner guests, were treated to Canucks assistant general manager Laurence Gilman, enter- an amazing day and evening at the annual Beth Tikvah and tained the crowd with fun, candid stories and athlete antics RJDS Charity Golf Tournament, May 30. and perspectives.

Spectacular weather and great conditions highlighted a day The event, which has been going on for many years now, of golf that included many traditional, as well as a few new raises significant funds for the two host organizations. It also treats and activities along the course. benefits the Canucks Autism Network (CAN), whose presence included 7 year old Grady Robinson, outshining many of the When the rounds of 18 were completed, the kosher dinner adults on the course. event, which featured a large silent auction as usual, also had a new twist to it this year. The community rallied together with a long list of sponsors lead by Keil Investment Group, Intercare Corporate Group, Facilitated by MC Shane Foxman, a celebrity sports panel Zeidler BKDI, Clark Builders and Morton Holdings. that included former BC Lions star Angus Reid and former

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 5 ISHA L ISHA ISHA L’ISHA - WOMAN TO WOMAN linda steiner

WOMAN TO WOMAN

Isha L’Isha –Woman to Woman: Linda Stein, Coordinator; Lois Powell, Board Representative Vicki Northy (Gift shop); Stacey Szeplabi (Treasurer)

Isha l’Isha Book club the Danish Girl discussion was great! We had 8 women read and talk about the books. Hope you can join us for our attend the book discussion on May 19th in the Beth Tikvah next discussion. Library.We are enjoying the company and opportunities to

harem Midwife by Roberta Rich Thursday July 7

the next Isha l’Isha Book club will be meeting on thursday, July 7 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Beth tikvah

Please join us as the author, roBerta rIch, will be joining us for our discussion.

6 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION NEWS AND VIEWS Marilyn Berger

he News and Views group has literally solved all of the covered this year. I want to thank the dedicated regulars, wel- Tworld’s problems. If only the world leaders could be the flies come newcomers, and of course, Stacey for providing us with on the wall there would be no wars, Israel and her neighbours yummy lunches. News and Views will resume in the fall so watch would be best friends, ISIS would no longer exist, the United the news, read the papers and come prepared to discuss all that States would have qualified leaders running for office, and of has transpired over the summer. As ever, everyone, no matter course, Canada would continue to be the best country in the age or stage is welcome to join in. world to live in. These are but a few of the topics that we have

KADIMA Mattaya Parker

i everyone! Kadima had an amazing time eating falafel (with authentic Hfrench fries in them!) and learning some very useful krav maga with Alex our instructor! Everyone had a great time and those of us leading the event greatly enjoyed watching the Kadimaniks take pride in Israel! Thank you to Tomer, Lian and Ophir, our Israeli Shinshiniot (Israeli emissaries) who help lead the program and teach us about Israel.

Until next time…

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 7 PROJECT PROJECT SUSTENANCE…MAY 15, 2016 A Food Drive for the Jewish SU E H S C R E T A LP ENAN YE ING A Food Bank TO AYS FIGHT HUNGER 365 D by Francie Steen

ave you ever looked in your food cupboard/pantry/fridge Hand didn’t find anything interesting to eat?

Or, if you’re cooking lunch or dinner, you can’t decide what to serve? May 15th, Project Sustenance held a one day food drive in conjunction with Festival Ha’Rikud. It had a Kosher BBQ with So, to me, at least, it’s so very difficult to imagine someone not all food items donated and all profits going to the Jewish Food having that choice – not having the food to choose from. But Bank. It also gave an opportunity for people from all of the statistics show that within our very own Jewish community Lower Mainland to bring non-perishable food. Additionally, we have just that – people who don’t have the privilege of most of the Jewish Day Schools have also taken part ownership deciding what to eat when they are hungry. of this food drive and are collecting food for the Jewish Food Bank. Jewish Women’s International created the Jewish Food Bank many years ago and then came Project Isaiah. Project Isaiah You may realize that the Food Baskets on our Bema for Yom is the collecting of non-perishable food usually between Rosh Tov are full of non-perishable food for the Jewish Food Bank as Hashanah and . All the food collected goes to the well as more money donated for that cause. Beth Tikvah cares! Jewish Food Bank and sustains it for a while. Unfortunately the statistics are getting worse and the food is not lasting long My dream is that one day we will not need the Jewish Food enough. Bank or the food drive for it…but it is just a dream. Until that day comes, I hope we all can give just a little bit more, so that Three years ago a small group decided to make a difference one of the recipients can make the choice of what to make for and created Project Sustenance, an additional food drive to dinner! supplement the food for the Jewish Food Bank. On Sunday,

the JeWIsh FooD BaNK is looking for strong men or women who are able to help us unload and load our food supplies twice a month on Thursday mornings. The times would be either 7:00am-8:00am or 11:00am-11:30am. If you are able to come please email Shelley Ail at [email protected]. Thank you.

8 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION OK GUYS…IT’S TIME TO MAN-UP!

n May 19 Beth Tikvah was pleased to welcome Stan • Strengthen and enhance Jewish Observance both at the OGreenspan, 1st Vice President of the Federation of Jewish Synagogue and at Home Men’s Clubs, or FJMC. Stan is slated to become the interna- • Increase involvement in the Jewish community tional President next year. FJMC is the only men’s organization • Work on and Expand Projects to Support the Congregation affiliated with the Conservative/Masorti Movement. They are • Create Ruach and Comraderie comprised of about 270 Men’s Clubs with membership of • Set a Positive Example for Our Children approximately 25,000 men! • Provide Social and Recreational Activities and Events • Enhance an Understanding of World Jewry and It’s Stan was quite engaging (and funny)as he spoke to a group of Problems interested congregants, generating a lot of enthusiasm. He provided a wealth of information regarding the advantages The possibilities are limitless! of affiliating with FJMC. The leadership of FJMC is always at the ready to render their expertise, support and assistance The Beth Tikvah Men’s Club can be open to all men ages 19- in establishing a new chapter. 99 in the Jewish community. We are looking forward to establishing a Beth Tikvah Men’s Club which will strengthen Although a men’s club is centred around the needs and interests the bonds of the men of our congregation and benefit every- of the men of a congregation, there are other key elements one in our community. of involvement as stated on the FJMC website. A Men’s Club can: Stayed tuned for more information…men, get ready to • Support Congregational Youth Financially and through man-up! Programs

GooD BYe toMer, We WIll MIss You! GOOD BYE Tomer, our Shinshinit (Israeli Emissary) who came to Vancouver for a gap year to volunteer in our Jewish community, is now leaving to go help out at camp! We will truly miss your smile, energy, and passion for Israel. Our Hebrew School kids have learned a tremendous amount about Israel and it is all thanks to you! Tomer was part of the Jewish Federation Shinshinim Program, and Beth Tikvah will be involved in this program next year as well. Stay tuned to meet next year’s Shinshin starting in September.

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 9 10 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION SHAVUOT ou shall count for yourselves – from the day after the freed us physically from bondage, but the giving of YShabbat from the day when you bring the Omar of the the Torah on Shavuot redeemed us spiritually from our waving – seven Shabbatot, they shall be complete. Until the bondage to idolatry and immorality. Shavuot is also known as day after the seventh Sabbath, you shall count fifty Pentecost, because it falls on the 50th day; however, Shavuot days…You shall convoke on this very day …there shall be a has no particular similarity to the Christian holiday of Pentecost, holy convocation for yourselves…you shall do no laborious which occurs 50 days after their spring holiday. work, it is an external decree in your dwelling places for your generation – Leviticus 21:15-16:21 It is noteworthy that the holiday is called the time of the giving of the Torah, rather than the time of the receiving of the Torah. Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, is the second of the three The sages point out that we are constantly in the process of major festivals with both historical and agricultural signifi- receiving the Torah, that we receive it every day, but it was cance (the other two are Pesach and ). Agriculturally, it first given at this time. Thus it is the giving, not the receiving, commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested that makes this holiday significant. and brought to the Temple, and is known as Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruits). Historically, it celebrates the Shavuot is not tied to a particular calendar date, but to a giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is also known as Hag counting from Passover. Because the length of the months Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah). used to be variable, determined by observation and there are two new moons between Passover and Shavuot, Shavuot The period from Passover to Shavuot is a time of great antici- could occur on the 5th or 6th of . However, now that we pation. We count each of the days from the second day of have a mathematically determined calendar, and the months Passover to the day before Shavuot, 49 days or 7 full weeks, between Passover and Shavuot do not change length on the hence the name of the festival. The counting reminds us of the mathematical calendar, Shavuot is always on the 6th of Sivan important connection between Passover and Shavuot: (the 6th and 7th outside of Israel).

CHEESE QUICHE By Jamie Geller Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Chill Time: none Yield: 6 serving 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Tip: 2. In a large bowl, whisk together half and half and eggs. This is a basic light and fluffy cheese quiche recipe. It 3. Add salt, nutmeg, pepper, flour, and cheddar and lends itself easily to variations. Try sautéing an onion or havarti cheeses. Mix well. sliced mushrooms, or adding broccoli, spinach, or even 4. Pour into piecrust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. some red peppers for taste and color. Use your imagina- 5. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until firm in center when tion and have fun! pressed lightly with finger. 1 cup half and half ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup shredded havarti ½ cup shredded mozzarella 4 eggs 2 tablespoons flour cheese cheese teaspoon salt ½ cup shredded cheddar 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg cheese piecrust ⅛ BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 11 WHY DAIRY ON SHAVUOT? Excerpted from Celebrate! The Complete Jewish Holiday Handbook. Reprinted with permission from Jason Aronson Inc. lthough everyone agrees that the food of choice for Commandments and other teachings (Exodus 24:18). Others AShavuot is cheese, most typically blintzes, or a Sephardic look to the mountain itself, which is termed in Psalms mount equivalent such as burekas, there are differences of opinion of gavnunim (68:15), meaning many peaks. They connect that (some quite charming) as to as to why it is a custom. description with the Hebrew word g’vinah, meaning cheese.

Some derive the practice directly from scripture, saying we eat Scholars who trace all Jewish customs and rituals to practices dairy to symbolize the “land flowing with milk and honey” common among various ethnic groups claim that spring harvest (Exodus 3:8) promised to the Israelites, or that “milk and festivals characteristically featured dairy dishes, perhaps because honey are under your tongue” (Song of Songs 4:11). These cheese was produced during that season. passages, along with “The precepts of the Lord are…sweeter than honey” (Psalm 19:9-11) also indicate we should eat There is also support for the custom based on the spiritual honey, which is customary in some communities. development among the Israelites in the wake of Sinai. After the Torah was given, they were obligated to follow its laws, A sage discovered that the initials of the four Hebrew words in including those governing dietary practice. As they returned to Numbers 28:26, which describe the sacrificial meal offering on the camp from Revelation, they could not eat the previously Shavuot, spell mei halav (from milk), suggesting that dairy food prepared meat, which had not been done according to the is the acceptable dinner for the festival. At Sinai, the Israelites laws of kashrut [dietary restrictions]. Since butchering and were considered to be as innocent as newborns, whose food is milk. cooking fresh meat would take too long for the tired, hungry Israelites, they took the dairy food that was readily available. Those of kabbalistic [mystical] bent equate the numerical value Symbolizing modesty, the dairy was also seen as appropriate of the word halav, 40 (‘het’=8, ‘lamed’=30, ‘vet’=2), with the for the occasion of receiving the Torah, which should always number of days spent on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten be approached with humility.

BRIDGE NIGHT AT BETH TIKVAH

MoNDaY NIGhts thursDaY NIGhts Monday night is when Beth Tikvah runs its premier bridge Thursday night is when Beth Tikvah runs its casual duplicate game. This is an ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge game, bridge game. This is not a sanctioned bridge game, there is no with masterpoints awarded, entry fee $8. Our director is Bryan official director, no masterpoints are awarded, entry fee $2. Maksymetz, who has helped represent Canada in international tournaments, and is currently coach of Canada’s Junior Bridge Both games start at 7pm. More information about bridge games Team. If you want to brush up on your bridge skills before play- at Beth Tikvah can be found at: ing in this game, please contact Larry Meyer at 604- 271-8692. www.bethtikvahbridge.wordpress.com If enough people are interested, Bryan will be happy to offer bridge lessons.

12 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION CLASSIC CHEESE BLINTZES

Batter 4 eggs ¼ cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 package vanilla sugar 1/2 cup water pinch of salt 1 cup flour 1 tbsp oil cheese FIllING I 4 ounces cream cheese juice of ½ lemon 4 Tbsps. honey or maple syrup 1 egg yolk 1/2 pound farmer cheese cheese FIllING II 1 pound cottage cheese, strained 2 tbps sugar 1 tsp vanilla sugar 2 egg yolks ¼ cup raisins (optional) 2 Tbsps. flour use: 7 inch skillet YIelDs: 12 blintzes

Batter: In a large mixer bowl combine eggs, milk, water and 3. Fry on one side until small air bubbles form, and top is set. blend well. Gradually add flour, then both sugars, salt and oil. Bottom should be golden brown. When done, carefully loosen Beat well until there are no lumps in the batter. edges of crepe and slip out of skillet onto a plate. 4. Repeat the above procedure until all the batter is used. FIllING I: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and beat well. Or Grease the skillet as needed. combine all the ingredients in a blender container and blend 5. Turn each crepe so that golden brown side is up. Place 3 until smooth. tablespoons of filling on one edge in a 2 1/2 inch long by 1- inch wide mound. FIllING II: Combine all ingredients, except raisins, in a bowl and beat well. Or all the ingredients can be combined in a 6. Roll once to cover filling. Fold the sides into the center and blender container and blended until smooth. Then add continue rolling until completely closed. raisins. 7. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet and place each crepe seam side down in the skillet and fry 2 minutes on each side, to asseMBle crePes: turning once. 1. Prepare batter and filling of your choice. Using a paper towel or basting brush, apply a thin coating of oil to a 7 inch skillet. Place skillet over medium heat until skillet is hot but not smoking. VarIatIoN: Whole wheat pastry flour can be used instead of 2. Ladle approximately 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet. Tilt white flour. pan to swirl the batter so it covers the bottom of the skillet.

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 13 SEVENTEENTH OF

he Seventeenth of Tammuz is a Jewish fast day commem- occurs forty days after the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Torating the breach of the walls of before the Moses ascended Mount Sinai on Shavuot and remained there destruction of the . It falls on the 17th day of for forty days. The Children of Israel made the Golden Calf on the Hebrew month of Tammuz and marks the beginning of the afternoon of the sixteenth of Tammuz when it seemed the three-week mourning period leading up to Tisha B'. that Moses was not coming down when promised. Moses descended the next day (forty days by his count), saw that This day also commemorates the destruction of the Twin the Israelites were violating many of the laws he had received Tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Seventeenth of Tammuz from God, and smashed the tablets.

TISHA B’AV

isha B'Av (lit. "the ninth of Av") is an annual fast The , which mourns the destruction of Tday in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a Jerusalem is read in the synagogue, followed by the recitation number of disasters in Jewish history, primarily the destruc- of , liturgical dirges that lament the loss of the Temple tion of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. and Jerusalem. As the day has become associated with remembrance of other major calamities which have befallen Tisha B'Av is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar the Jewish people, some kinnot also recall events such as the and it is thus believed to be a day which is destined for murder of the Ten Martyrs, massacres in numerous medieval tragedy. Tisha B'Av falls in July or August in the Western Jewish communities during the Crusades and the Holocaust. calendar.The observance of the day includes five prohibitions, most notable of which is a 25-hour fast.

We would like to remind our members and guests to be mindful during our shabbat services of: * please refrain from wearing any fragrances (many people are allergic to them). We are a scent-free zone. * turn off all cell phones and any other electrical devices * as we would like to celebrate shabbat as a community we ask that you wait to have the Kiddush and hamotze recited before partaking of the Kiddush lunch * always wear a kippah and tallit when participating in our shabbat service * no applauding during shabbat services

this helps us in our aim to make shabbat a pleasant and memorable experience for all.

14 BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION YAHRZEITS Light candles the night before

16 Ziggy Tebin auGust 26 Paul Nicholas Poullos 9 Chaya Laya Gutman 17 Jack Calderon 2 Dena Sures 27 Bernice Braverman 10 Boris Plotkin JulY 17 Gerald Levey 3 William Zacks 28 Melville Kahn 12 Kalman Levenstein 2 Abraham Grossman 17 Anne Rosenberg 4 Pauline Feldstein 28 Martin Kruger 12 Ethel Yelizarov 2 Joe Siegenberg 17 Abe Uretsky 4 Lise Kafka 30 Morris Gechman 13 David Hazon 2 Mayer Wolf 18 Sara Gechman 4 Ettie Wiss 13 Eva Posternack 3 George Fishman 20 Celia Rubenstein 6 Alice Grodsky sePteMBer 14 Jan Ament 3 Jack Mintzberg 20 Zvi Sandomirsky 6 Ruth Levy 1 Orit Gilbert 14 David Slater 4 Charles Gavsie 21 Mary Corbin 7 Minnie Donner 1 Baruch Kolet 14 Abraham Sonberg 5 Cheryl Medoff 21 Barney Imerman 8 Ted Borovoy 2 Anne Becker 15 Lily Packer 5 Hilda Wizenberg 21 Samuel Melamed 9 Simon Becker 2 Alan Buckwold 18 Coleman Rubin 6 Shirley Gafinowitz 21 Jack Singer 9 Morris Lank 2 Irving Levin 18 Riva Segal 7 Herman Flax 23 Michael Cohen 11 Ruth Steen 2 David Mainster 19 Lola Hammer 7 Harry Perles 23 Frieda Garfinkel 12 Moris Possin 4 Robert Hurov 21 Alice Goldman 8 Jack Braude 23 Ruhama Obadia 14 Heran Harry Schreiber 4 Clara Lever 21 Frances Kucharsky 9 Jean Cohen 26 Maury Wiss 15 Amelia Silverman 4 Rose Nitikman 22 Rita Milavsky 9 Isaac Piha 28 Sarah Uretsky 16 Leo Steinhardt 5 Susan Horowitz 24 Samuel Toker 9 Mark Stein 29 Mark Ail 18 Myra Gutman 5 Shifra Segal 24 Eva Zbar 12 Charles Tarnow 29 Dorothy Bleet 20 Rachel Behrmann 6 Dorothy Freedman 26 Ken Epstein 14 Rosina Glen-Leary 29 Lou Garfinkel 20 Max Levenstein 6 Maurice Klein 27 Vera Pasto 14 Doris Parker 30 Varda Elharar 22 Steven Lithwick 6 Rose Wolinsky 28 Murray Barrett 15 Ruth Crystal 30 Sam Rittberg 23 William Gelmon 7 Sylvia Gelfer 29 Norman Kucharsky 15 Israel Goldstein 31 Leon Dobbs 25 Rachel Chinkis 8 Nathan Arnold 30 Elsbeth Kaufmann 16 Yaacov Calderon 31 Abraham Kanee 26 Doris Braverman 8 Hans Philipp 16 Fanny Slezas 31 Albert Ravvin 26 Gladys Kramer 8 Earl Stone BULLETIN SCHEDULE Please submit all information to the office before the deadlines. suBMIssIoNs eDItoN DIstrIButIoN suBMIssIoNs eDItoN DIstrIButIoN September 1 Yom Tov September 15 March 14 Pesach March 27 November 30 Chanukah December 9 June 7 Summer June 20 February 10 February 23

DO A MITZVAH…JEWISH FOOD BANK…DO A MITZVAH…JEWISH FOOD BANK Please remember the Jewish Food Bank when you rice & cereals, dried fruits, cooking oil, peanut butter, shop. baby food & diapers. Canned vegetables, soups, fish & juice, whole grain pasta, No outdated or pre opened products please.

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 15 MAZEL TOV TO OUR MEMBERS

JulY BIrthDaYs Julie Dery auGust BIrthDaYs MaryJane Brown Saul Youssiem Donna Moscovitz Rochelle Moss Jeanna Gavsie Trudy Harowitz Francie Steen Jeremy Braude Dora Schweber Rachel Grudman Shuli Ben-Moshe Brian Kramer Marvyn Grodsky Trevor Hurwitz Ruth Freedman Doreen Grossman Sara Levine Sheryl Geirholm Linda Steiner Joy Dobbs Stacey Szeplabi Ezra Shanken Darin Krygier Philip Steiner Mark Freedman Olga Friedman Alex Obadia Sam Krikler Rabbi Howard Siegel Eric Bernal Ryan Berger Perry Ehrlich Sandra Dratwa Michael Gal Andrea Brownstone Lisa Ehrlich Dina Schweber Jeff Gelfer Anne Alperstein Mickey Keil Reva Henriques David Zacks Dawn Hurwitz Carolyn Gavsie Deborah Silverman Tova Wolinsky Lolita Cofman Bobbi Gutman Lotti Smith Shael Smith Murray Landa

JulY Rabbi Howard Siegel & Alan & Pauline Marchant Erez & Laurie Harel Stan & Vivian Garfinkel aNNIVersarIes Ellen Lefkowitz Ron Rozen & Lucie Mark & Samara David Harold & Carol Braverman Sheldon & Debbie Nider Barry & Karen Corrin Levy-Spack Adam & Taly Osten Gary & Arlene Nitikman Julian & Maureen Collis Jeff & Linda Rothberg Mel & Daria Mioss Jack & Cindy Behrmann Robert & Rowena Bridson Barry & Carmen Michael & Rachel Grudman Robert & Gabriela Moutal Alex & Leah Jackson Aron & Bobbi Gutman Kirshenblatt Leonard & Linda Shane Arthur & Marilyn Mona Mendel & Eric Alan & Jeanine Slater auGust Martin & Debra Davis Weinstein Bernal Ian & Elena Felgar aNNIVersarIes Michael & Reesa Pawer Marshall & Marilyn Philip & Linda Steiner Charlie & Claire Hammer Michael & Anne Hazon Abe & Doreen Grossman Berger Igor Mintsis & Julia Levit Colin & Janice Lazarus David & Judy Tarnow Danny & Valerie Zack Alan & Barbara Glasser Bill & Debby Altow

The Board of Directors, together with the Congregation, wish to thank our Kiddush Luncheon Sponsors for April and May. The Kiddush luncheons are an integral part of Beth Tikvah’s Jewish life and it truly has made a difference to our congre- gants and guests here at the synagogue. MeMBers Who hosteD a KIDDush luNcheoN, MaNY thaNKs… Roy Freedman & Caryl Kochen, in memory of Stanley An Anonymous Shul Goer Freedman and Norman & Ruby Gutkin Isha l’Isha

to hoNour the MeMorY oF a Dear oNe…If you wish to honour the memory of a dear one, a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a Yahrzeit Plaque and Light. Each Yahrzeit Plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit date, is mounted on the bronze tablet in the Foyer. It is lit on the Shabbat of the week of the yahrzeit and on the four festivals during the year when Yizkor is recited. Call Francie, 604-271-6262 to order a plaque.

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BoarD oF DIrectors FuND Otto Farkas Noah YelIZaroV MeMorIal FuND Perry & Marilyn Ehrlich In memory of your wife, Rose Patti Aknin & Family Congratulations on Mandy & Alex’s In memory of your father, grandfather marriage Melinda Newman & great grandfather, Aron In memory of your mother, Rose Michael & Lori Yelizarov & Family Patti Aknin In memory of your father, Aron Beth tIKVah KIDDush FuND Michael Moshevich & Family Melinda Newman & Family In memory of your father, Roman Perry Ehrlich In memory of your mother, Michael & Lori Yelizarov In memory of your aunt, Rose grandmother & great grandmother, Rose BuIlDING FuND Victor & Louisa Weizmann Harvey & Dvora Mendelzys Si & MaryJane Brown Congratulations on Cynthia & Egle’s In memory of your sister-in-law, marriage BerGer/MushKat FaMIlY Youth Terri Smolar scholarshIP FuND Larry & Tyla Meyer Jerry Adler Arthur Ross In memory of your mother, Naomi Mazel Tov on your 75th Birthday Victor Weizmann & Family Marshall & Marilyn In memory of your sister, Jacqueline Linda Shane Caryl Kochen & Roy Freedman Wishing you a speedy recovery Sandy Wolinsky Si & MaryJane Brown Mazel Tov on your special Birthday Max & Cyndi Mintzberg Marshall & Marilyn Victor Weizmann & Family Congratulations on the birth of your We were shocked & saddened to hear Granddaughter Melinda Newman & Family of the passing of your dear sister, Jeff & Iowna Wachtel In memory of your mother, Jacqueline. May God rest her soul in Congratulations on the birth of your grandmother & great grandmother, peace & grant you the strength to bear Granddaughter Rose her loss. Marshall & Marilyn Berger Uri & Naomi Kolet David Sorin Wishing you a speedy recovery caMP soloMoN schechter Dvora Mendelzys, Richard Goldberg BorIs coheN MeMorIal FuND & Families David & Melinda Newman Victor & Louisa Weizmann & Family In memory of your mother, Congratulations on the birth of your Mazel Tov on Cynthia & Egle’s marriage grandmother & great grandmother, grandson, Joey Tamar Cohen & Miichael Gal Helen Caryl Kochen & Roy Freedman Carla Waldman Heny Paritzky Wishing you a speedy recovery Hedda Mejuck In memory of your husband, Avraham In memory of your husband, Frank Tamar Cohen & Michael Gal Michael Feldman Mort & Barbara David & Family In memory of your sister, Pamela

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Judy Coblin & Family Patti Aknin & Family continued Marilyn Jordan & Family continued In memory of your husband, father Cindy Rozen & Franco Mommarella David & Cathy Golden & grandfather, David Eppy, Ellen & family Gary, Arlene & Family Mort & Barbara David & Family The Nep Family Andi & Family The Aknin’s Kenn Coblin & Family Lee Cordova Michael & Vicki Northy In memory of your brother, David Mazel Tov on your 75th Birthday Richie & Faye Elias Mort & Barbara David & Family Donna Elliott Myers & Linda Thayer Cindy Rozen & Franco Mommarella Harold Mejuck & Family David Freedman & Family Eppy, Ellen & Family In memory of your brother, Frank In memory of your grandmother Guillermo, Frida, Jenny, Jordan & Jill Mort & Barbara David & Family & great grandmother, Thelma The Nep Family Bev, Brayden & Samantha Patti Aknin & Family Stephen Smolar & Family In memory of your father, grandfather Perry & Marilyn Ehrlich In memory of your wife, Terri & great grandfather, Aron In memory of your aunt, Rose Larry & Tyla Meyer Michael & Reesa Pawer & Family The Aknin’s The Jordan/Lithwick Family Jerry Adler & Family Robert & Thea Rosenstock David & Grace Ehrlich In memory of your mother, Perry & Marilyn Ehrlich & Family In memory of your sister, Rose grandmother & great grandmother, Bev Rossoff Ralph & Patti (Eichler) Aknin & Family Naomi Allen & Sandy Wolinsky Jeff & Linda Rothberg David & Cathy Golden Philip & Iris Dayson Larry & Wendy Kahn & Family Issy & Francie Belated Mazel Tov on the birth of your Issy & Francie Charlie & Claire Hammer & Family Grandson. Much happiness to all. David & Melinda Newman Ephriam & Debbie Rootman Sylvia Yasin Robert & Thea Rosenstock Richie & Faye Elias Charlie & Claire Hammer Michael & Vicki Northy Bill Altow The Aknin Family Andi & Family Mazel Tov on your special Birthday The Nep Family Jeff & Linda Rothberg David & Sandi Crystal Ken & Linda Glasner Jeff, Iowna, Justin & Adam Wachtel Larry & Wendy Kahn Marilyn Jordan & Family David Sorin Peter & Andrea Berger In memory of your mother & Wishing you a speedy recovery Boris, Janine, Brad & Gavin Chenkis grandmother, Rose Charlie & Claire Alan & Gale Hitelman Brian, Paula & Family The Smolensky family Larry & Wendy Kahn Avie & Anita Perel-Panar Ron & Bev Imerman Jeff & Linda Rothberg In memory of your mother Donna Felgar Issy & Francie & grandmother, Frances Si & MaryJane Brown The Wachtel Family Robert & Thea Rosenstock David & Grace Ehrlich Susy Siegel The Aknin Family

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Dorothy Ullman Melinda Newman & Family continued Marilyn Harris In memory of your sister, Evelyn Jeff & Linda Rothberg In memory of your husband, Bob Robert & Thea Rosenstock Ruth Singer Charlie & Claire Hammer Stan & Vivian Garfinkel Linda Shane Arthur & Marilyn Weinstein Irma Shneider Wishing you a speedy recovery Perry & Marilyn Ehrlich Wishing you a speedy recovery Charlie & Claire Hammer Donna Felgar Ruth & Stan Harvey & Barbara Halperin Allan Seltzer, Mindy Zimmering & Family Brian & Paula Segal & Family The Altow Family Max & Cyndi Mintzberg Stewart & Nanci Cohen Mazel Tov on Joey’s Bar Mitzvah Mazel Tov on the birth of your Shayla Feldstein Granddaughter Otto Farkas Elliott Myers & Linda Thayer In memory of your wife, Rose David & Melinda Newman Arne & Deborah Silverman Mazel Tov on the birth of your Michael Feldman Issy & Francie Steen grandson, Joey In memory of your sister, Pamela Sally Posternack Issy & Francie Bev & Family Michelle Grad The Judah Family In memory of your friend, Rosalie DRIVERS WANTED We were shocked & saddened to hear Dimant Do you want to do a mitzvah? of the passing of your dear son, David. Si & MaryJane Well, here’s your chance…We have May God rest his soul in peace & grant some elderly congregants who you the strength to bear his loss. Tyla Meyer would love to come to services but Uri & Naomi Kolet In memory of your friend, Rosalie can no longer drive. If you would Dimant like to offer rides occasionally, Otto Farkas, Melinda Newman & Family Si & MaryJane please call the office and let us In memory of your wife, mother, know - 604.271.6262 grandmother & great grandmother, Bernice Neuwirth & Family Many thanks! Rose In memory of your daughter, Rosalie Bev Rossoff Charlie & Claire Hammer URGENT MESSAGE Privacy regulations prevent hospitals Melinda Newman & Family Paula Verhoeven from identifying patients by religion or In memory of your mother, Have a happy Birthday! grandmother & great grandmother, synagogue affiliation. The only way our Ruth & Stan rabbi and volunteers will know if a Rose member of your family is in hospital is 2016 Beth Tikvah/RJDS Golf Committee Ephriam Gavrilovich & Debbie Rootman if you tell us. Call Francie Steen at Robert & Thea Rosenstock In memory of your father, Grigory. 604-271-6262 or Arne & Deborah Silverman May his memory be for a Blessing email: [email protected] Issy & Francie Issy & Francie Steen When emailing, please put “illness Ben, Heather & Robbie Baker notification” in the subject line.

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 19 THE YIDDISH WORDS I MISSED AFTER MY MOTHER DIED Kveller - Belinda Brock everal years after my mother died, I had a startling—yet taught my children how Grandma made them. When her Sso obvious—realization. Never again would I hear anyone sweet and sour meatballs are simmering on my stove, their murmur those sweet endearments that she reserved for me. intoxicating aroma propels me on a magic carpet ride to my And there were many, all in Yiddish: *Bossinca, Bossa Golda, mother’s kitchen—my childhood actually—and that is mamala minus, mamashana, neshumela, mein kind. Curious precisely why I make them. that she chose Yiddish, as Hebrew was her mother tongue and English, her hard-won second language. But Yiddish Am I bringing the past into the present or the present into formed the blocks of the secret language of mother and the past? No matter—the intermingling is where I feel com- daughter in our home. fortable. But some experiences can’t be recreated; they are firmly rooted in my youth and there they stay. I might not The more I thought about this loss, the worse it made me like it, but I need to accept it. feel. Another never. As time passes, I continue to uncover more wounds and each time think: Surely, I’m done now. Memories, sad or happy, can be painful—one kind tinged with regret and recrimination, the other with yearning and The currency of a loving relationship is the small intimate loss. Yet, no one would—or should—burn that bridge to the moments that bond us. Sometimes expressions of love are past. Retrieving memories is like diving for gold coins that non-verbal: gently tucking a strand of hair behind your glitter in murky depths; recovering these precious nuggets can daughter’s ear, tenderly pressing cool lips to her feverish involve scraping up against the coral and injuring ourselves, forehead, the symphony of flipping a blanket in the air until but we do it. We just need to apply a balm. it corrects itself and softly falls in perfect rhythm around her. Other times, we use language as verbal hugs, forging For me, the balm is feeling grateful. My practice of gratitude is and reinforcing our connections. inconsistent; it is not my default mode, but I have improved through practice. When I think about what I was given, I feel A language is about communication, and with my mother humbled and joyful. I was blessed to have a mother who loved gone, isn’t our language dead? Whispering her sweet words life, family, and, most certainly, me…all unconditionally. of love to myself seems childish, at best, and somewhat Some of these memories can be shared, and others remain pathetic, at worst. It would be akin to showing great delight mine alone—and I treasure them all. in encountering myself when I see my reflection in the mirror. When I attempted to use some of these endearments with *Bossinca and Bossa Golda – I was named after my maternal my own daughter, they sounded less authentic in my voice, so grandmother, Batya Zahava. Her name in Yiddish is Bossa I created my own pet names for her. Golda. Bossinca is a diminutive.

Certain possessions, photographs, anecdotes, and knowl- mamala minus and mamashana – The literal translation edge can be passed along, admired, and used—all pieces of is my little mother and pretty motherrespectively. These the legacy we leave behind. My children have their grand- endearments are commonly used for girls in one’s family. mother’s hand-made afghans and Shabbat candlesticks. I neshumela – means little soul have shared my mother’s recipes (only gleaned through my mein kind – means my child following her around the kitchen and making notes) and

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BETH TIKVAH KIDDUSH FUND Our Board of Directors has created a new fund for Beth Tikvah…the KIDDush FuND! The purpose is to enable people to donate as much as they would like into the fund, without having to fund the entire $250 each time. The minimum donation for the Kiddush Fund is $36. NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW

We would like to remind our members and guests to be mindful during our shabbat services of: • fragrances (many people are allergic to them) • turning off ALL cell phones, pagers, and any other electrical devices • as we would like to celebrate Shabbat as a community we ask that you wait to have the Kiddush and Hamotze recited before partaking of the Kiddush luncheon • always wearing a kippah and tallit when participating in our Shabbat service • no applauding during Shabbat services This helps us in our aim to make Shabbat a pleasant and memorable experience for all.

Donation Opportunities at Beth Tikvah…There are a number of ways for you to acknowledge important milestones in your family life in our synagogue. We encourage you to share in your celebrations and your sorrows with a recognition opportunity. It can be as simple as a birthday wish, a new job, new home, your child’s forthcoming marriage or the loss of a loved one. Please call the Beth tikvah office (604.271.6262) for a full list of sponsorships

BETHTIKVAHCONGREGATION 21 MAZEL TOV Perry & Marilyn Ehrlich, on the marriage of Mandy & Alex Granddaughter Victor & Louisa Weismann, on the marriage of Cynthia & Jeff & Iowna Wachtel, on the birth of their Granddaughter Egle David & Melinda Newman, on the birth of their grandson, Max & Cyndi Mintzberg, on the birth of their Joey

REFUAH SHLEMAH (GET WELL) Linda Shane David Sorin Carla Waldman

OUR CONDOLENCES Patti Aknin, in memory of her father, Aron Eichler Michael Feldman, in memory of his sister, Pamela Ward Perry Ehrlich, in memory of his aunt, Rose Jordan Otto Farkas, in memory of his wife, Rose Farkas Jerry Adler, in memory of his mother, Naomi Adler Melinda Newman, in memory of her mother, Rose Farkas

have we missed any of your important life cycle events. Please call us for the next issue.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Beth Tikvah Congregation is to cultivate Conservative Judaism and enrich the Jewish identity, unity, continuity and heritage of our supportive and caring community through Torah study, meaningful worship, acts of loving kindness, support for Israel and celebration of Shabbat, Jewish Holy Days, Simchas and life cycle ceremonies.

Beth tIKVah coNGreGatIoN 9711 Geal road, richmond, Bc V7e 1r4 office: (604) 271-6262 • Fax: (604) 271-6270 • email: [email protected] • www.btikvah.ca HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:30pm; Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm; SUMMER HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

BoarD oF DIrectors President Hebrew School Mark David Membership Melanie Kierszenblat Past President Jeff Rothberg Youth Taly Osten Constitution Miles Alperstein Vice President Finance Adult Education Robert Urist Isha L’Isha Lois Powell Vice President Programming Ryan Berger Tikkun Olam David Numerow Treasurer Alan Marchant House Harvey Mendelzys Chai Lights Editors Donna Felgar Secretary Allan Seltzer Social Programming Elena Felgar Francie Steen Ritual Victor Weizmann

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