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Agreement #40007180 Who we are Passing the torch Our featured theme in this, the final issue of the 2010/11 season of the Hamilton Jewish News, is UJA Federation. Within these pages you will see examples of leadership of the work that we do, whether it’s caring for those in need, deepening Jewish engagement, advocating dr. larry levin hands over federation leadership on behalf of Israel, setting communal priorities and to incoming president larry szpirglas providing critical financial support for a myriad of beneficiary agencies. You will read about our invaluable and dedicated volunteers without whose tireless efforts our community would surely not be the thriving centre of Jewish life that it is today. Read and be proud to be a part of what we as a community have accomplished. UJA Campaign co-chairs stepping down

Larry Szpirglas (left) presents outgoing president Dr. Larry Levin with official tribute and acknowledgement of his leadership. Photo by Wendy Schneider

e stepped up into this community’s top leadership position with a vision of sowing harmony among its disparate factions and he worked tirelessly towards that goal. After two years as president of UJA Federation, Dr. Larry Levin passed the torch of leadership at the Lisa Morris (left) and Danna Horwood at the UJA Campaign Closing event at the JCC. organization’s Annual General Meeting on May 25 to Larry Szpirglas. Photo by Karma Photography HThe JCC was packed to overflowing at Larry Szpirglas at its helm. UJA Federation expresses its appreci- to work with and we are very grateful for the meeting as incoming board members Mostly, there was good news about ation to Lisa Morris and Danna Horwood, everything they have accomplished.” mingled with Shem Tov honourees and their the state of community affairs, although who are stepping down as co-chairs of Morris will continue on as chair of the families. Highlights of the evening were both Levin and Federation treasurer, Jacki the UJA Campaign after a three-year and “Thank You Telethon” which she initi- related to volunteer recognition: Shirley Levin, warned that the sustainability of the two-year term respectively. ated during the 2011 campaign. Both “The 2010 campaign was affected by Horwood and Morris will continue to put Molot’s acknowledgement of CeCe Schreiber community’s extensive and impressive infra- the severe down-turn in the economic the final touches on a school campaign as a mentor and source of inspiration while structure in the long-term will be dependent climate,” said outgoing Federation initiative that combines leadership, receiving an award in her name; Vivienne on creating a large endowment fund – and president, Dr. Larry Levin. “However, education and Tikkum Olam for the 2012 Epstein’s receiving the first President’s Award that building up the Jewish community’s rela- both Lisa and Danna through their hard UJA Campaign. by Levin for being his “right hand” through- tively small one has to be a priority for future work and dedication motivated both the We look forward to their continued out his presidency; the calling up of 16 Shem boards. Campaign Cabinet and the community involved with the campaign. See page Tov recipients from across the community for Levin’s closing remarks appear on page to surpass the million dollar level once 7 for a personal message from Morris outstanding volunteerism; and the installa- 2 of this issue and Szpirglas’s vision for his again. They have been a real pleasure and Horwood. tion of a new board with incoming president tenure can be read on page 8.

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3 HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2011 4 HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2011 a leadership role within the prayers. And they learn to have say Kiddush, motzi, and other tools of Jewish ritual –how to and Torah. They also learn the Jewish ideas, values, holidays, mornings, students learn about from 4:30-6 p.m. On Saturday are developed on Wednesdays ence. Hebrew language skills students with a full Jewish experi- tales. Kids love it. about Jewish concepts and Torah program in which students learn Natalie Sobel leads this engaging month during Shabbat services, ism for young. the very Twice a introduction to the world of Juda All in the Family (for all ages). School (for G (for G JewishKindergarten), Dimension for Tots (for children up to Senior your Torah child can participate: four enriching programs in which Jacob Hebrew School will offer R to Camp George,theUnionoff of many ofouryoung peoplegoing look forward to summerwith this much to celebrate andsomuchto of R theclose after onJune4 picnic afabulous ofsummerwith ning our achievements- andthebegin forwardare looking to celebrating both ourstudentsandparents process. why is That Iknow that something aboutourselves the in place, andmaybe even learned world abetter andourcommunity to make trying spent time the hard,ied improved ourHebrew, always, learnedalot. We’ve stud- busyone.Webeen avery have, as R Sholom bet re I Jewish Education lana and Thea tem eform summercamp Judaism’s This yearThis attheTemple Anshe be Jewish Dimension provides Torah for Tots is a wonderful Beginning in September, Beth eligious School. There is so is There School. eligious rades 1through 7), Chai cca h ple eligious Schoolhaseligious mose

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boardroom chair, dedicated in his honour. Looking onSzpirglas. is incoming president Larry F ederation executive director, volunteers. Above: nominated by Chabad Hamilton. A total of 16 Shem Shem “Chair” foroutgoingFederation president L T eadership Award inV ov Awards to Charles Kravetsky, nominated by Jewishand Miriam Mervin, Social Services O Shirley Molotreceives CeCeSchreiber utgoing F UJA presents 16 ShemT

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