Congregation Agudas Israel

Kislev / Tevet / Shevat / Adar I 5778 Vol. 29, No. 2 Winter 2018 / 2019

THE BULLETIN

Congregation Agudas Israel 715 McKinnon Ave, Saskatoon S7H 2G2 (306) 343-7023 Fax: (306) 343-1244 Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky Website: www.agudasisrael.org President: Harold Shiffman

29th Annual Silver Spoon Dinner You are invited to the talk: Monday, May 6th, 2019 Israel – Diaspora Tickets go on sale on-line at www.Eventbrite.ca starting at noon on Wednesday, January 9th. Relations th Ticket price: $225 Tuesday, December 18 7:00pm The Silver Spoon Dinner, famous for bringing celebrity speakers to Saskatoon, is thrilled to Congregation Agudas Israel announce the return, after 10 years, of our all-time most popular guest speaker: Canadian comedian, Presenters: television personality, political satirist & author…. Mijal Ben-Dori RICK MERCER Regional Director for the Sponsored by the World Zionist Organization Jewish Agency in Canada

Amihai Bannet Educator from the Jewish Agency, in charge of the “School twinning” program between Israeli schools and Jewish schools around the world. Director of the World Bible Contest

Itay Yekutial and Dekel Swissa Young Israeli Shlichim Refreshments to follow. (emissaries) doing voluntary educational work for the Atlanta Jewish communities

Bio on page7

This page is sponsored by Gladys Rose of Toronto Deadline for the next Bulletin is February 15, 2019 Pittsburgh Solidarity Memorial Service Reverend Colin Clay. Rabbi Claudio lighting memorial candle. 450 friends at memorial service.

Saskatoon clergy during final prayer at memorial service.

Rose left at Synagogue.

B’nai Brith 64h Faisal Khorshid of The Investor’s Group, the new Silver Plate Dinner sponsors of the We’re Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 Proud of You Award. Arnie Shaw - We’re Proud of You Magical Ticket Award recipient Manager Bruce Rempel. Scotch Bar Sponsors Grant Kook Wine Sponsor and past We’re Proud of You B’nai Brith’s Future Award recipient .

Hilltop Coach Tom Sergeant introduces We’re Proud of You Award Winner, Mayor Charlie Clarke and Bruce Rempel. President and Dinner MC Joel Bernbaum and Chairman David Katzman. cameo guest appearances with Steven Goluboff Bruce Cameron Former We’re Proud of You and Jeff Rogstead. recipient Peter Zakreski.

This page is sponsored by Alan, Linda and Sam Goluboff of Toronto 2 Solidarity Memorial Service for Victims of Shooting at Congregation Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Michael Eden Gertler

Eighty years ago, in a diverse gathering of over 400 community fered an interfaith prayer. The misheberach, November 1938, Jews members who came to mourn, bear witness, a prayer for healing, was recited by Simonne and Jewish institutions denounce anti-Semitism, and stand up for our Horwitz. Hannah Jodrey and Rabbi Claudio were targeted in the shared community. led the singing of Ose Shalom. More than a Kristallnacht pogrom. Rabbi Jodorkovsky introduced the program dozen clergy from Christian, Moslem, Bahá’í, Nazi troopers and German civilians destroyed, and led a moving Maariv Service. President Sikh, and Jewish congregations joined Rabbi damaged, or desecrated thousands of Jewish Shiffman provided a heartfelt welcome and led Claudio for a concluding invocation. homes, shops, synagogues, schools, hospitals, a moment of silence. David Katzman deliv- The shooting of Jewish women and men at nursing homes and orphanages. Ninety Jews ered a highly principled address (reproduced sabbath services—and of several of the police were killed outright. Police and other authori- in this Bulletin). Representing the Centre for officers who came to their aid—occurred ties mostly signalled disinterest (see: https:// Israel and Jewish Affairs as well as our con- against the backdrop of a U.S. President www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csy0yc) gregation, Heather Fenyes called for “words vilifying a caravan of poor people walking In Pittsburgh, however, the police re- and deeds” not just “hopes and prayers.” north to flee the inequities and traumas of sponded forcefully and the mayor responded Judge David Arnot, Chief Commissioner of even more violent societies in which police eloquently to the October 27, 2018 shooting the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commis- and governments were a source of danger. at the Tree of Life Synagogue. In Saskatoon, sion, argued for legislation addressing hate This same President preaches intolerance, Mayor Charlie Clark spoke at our October 30 speech on the Internet. He also cited the need military buildup, and the need for more guns solidarity memorial, and Chief Roy Cooper for citizenship education and acknowledged in the hands of citizens. He also freely defends attended along with several other members the leadership of Elaine and Sherwood Sharfe of the Saskatoon Police Service. They joined through Concentus. Reverend Colin Clay of- continued on page 16

Congregation Agudas Israel – Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 by David Katzman, President, B’nai Brith 739

Sticks and stones and almost universally adopted because of “The same fight is going on inside you – may break my bones, the worldwide disgust and revulsion to the and inside every other person too.” but words will never Holocaust. Its main message was simple; we The grandson thought about this for a hurt me. What non- are one human family, and all human beings minute and then asked his grandfather, sense. What danger- are born free and equal in dignity and rights. “Which wolf will win? ous nonsense. In 2013, Sadly, politicians have always found the the Canadian Supreme easiest way to whip a mob into a frenzy is to The old man replied, “The one you feed.” Court provided a rare unanimous decision, tell them what they want to hear; that another We are not intrinsically evil. Sadly, a toxic concluding that hate speech, “lays the ground- group is the source of their problems, and diet of intolerance and vile disrespect is being work for later, broad attacks on vulnerable that by decisive, forceful behaviour, that the advanced, all over the world. The evil wolf groups.” Eleven beautiful lives were lost in problem group can be disempowered or even is being well fed. Minorities are blamed for the most recent attack. Words matter. eliminated. Why do people keep falling for every problem, and we know that the constant The ability to forget and ignore tragedy is this manipulation? Is it because we are intrin- call for action drives hate crimes. Less than a gift. Can you imagine the daily pain each sically evil; selfish and greedy? two years ago, six Muslims were murdered as As an elementary school teacher, I fre- one of us would live in if we were constantly they preyed in Quebec City, and the lives of quently told the following story that is remembering both our personal tragedies and so many others were irreparably maimed. The normally attributed to indigenous sources: the countless, larger tragedies of humanity? murderer was motivated by the unintelligible Residential Schools, the Holodomor, Rwanda, An old man is teaching his grandson belief that refugees were a threat to his family. the Armenian Genocide, Cambodia, the Holo- about life. In Pittsburgh, the murderer believed Jews caust and on and on and on. Truly, in constant “A fight is going on inside me,” he said were responsible for supporting the thousands remembrance lies madness. to the boy. “It is a terrible fight between of refugees who are currently walking through However, the ability to forget and ignore two wolves. Mexico, and he considered refugees a threat to is also a monumental curse on humanity. his nation. Publicly, and repeatedly, and from One is evil – he is anger, envy, greed, The same catastrophic errors are repeated the highest offices, these refugee men, women arrogance, dishonesty, superiority and precisely because we do not remember or and children have been described as significant violence we choose to ignore the lessons. Humanity threat to the United States, the most powerful tried to move forward and really did move “The other wolf is good – he is joy, military force the world has ever known. forward following World War II. The Univer- peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, And so it falls to each of us to feed the good sal Declaration of Human Rights was created generosity, truth, and compassion, continued on page 17 This page is sponsored by Dr. Edward Kaplan of New Haven , Conneticut 3 Editorial FROM OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY by Steven Goluboff The Mission Statement of Congregation Agudas Israel Congregation Agudas Israel is a spiritual, religious, educational and social home committed to deepening the quality of Jewish life in Saskatoon and district. We are an evolving link in the historical traditions of As we approach the the Jewish people. We are a progressive, democratic and sensitive congregation responding to the widest At the Kotel end of the calendar year spectrum of Jewish thought and practice. and prepare yet again Written at the 2002 Kallah by the members of Congregation Agudas Israel to make New Year’s resolutions and reflect MAZEL TOV AND CONGRATULATIONS TO: on the past year, several issues arise in my Janet Erickson on the birth of a granddaughter, Alicia Saya to parents Riena and mind, many of which we all have probably Benjamin Ross, a sister for four year old Joshua, and a granddaughter to Alan Ross of faced in the last few months. These include Regina and to Shinko and Shigeru Higashimura of Kyoto, Japan. the obvious rise in anti-Semitism around the Dr. Steven Goluboff who was granted Life Membership in the world, the even greater threat of assimilation College of Family Physicians of Canada. in the Jewish diaspora, the role of Israel in MAZEL TOV AND YASHER KOACH TO: our lives as Jews living thousands of miles Jordana Jacobson who will be dancing on Swinging with the Stars on January from the Jewish homeland and more locally, 26th, 2019. This is a high energy, action packed, fundraising event designed to create community and change. Swinging with the Stars features eight local celebrities, paired with the challenges of engaging our members in professional dancers. Each couple will dance and compete to take home the Crowd Favorite both religious and non-religious activities Trophy, and the Judges Choice Award. The audience decides who takes home the grand prize and finally the enormous task of realizing our trophy as they cast votes for their favorite dancing couple through donations. Proceeds from this goals in allowing us to achieve the dream of year’s event will go to the Breast Health Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital. If your are unable the Legacy Project. to attend you can still support Jordana by taking 30 seconds to vote online starting January 12th, The tragic murder of Jews in Pittsburg 2019! The winner of SWTS is the person that gets the most votes by way of donation. A 100% and the wide-ranging implications are well- charitable tax receipt will be issued to you for your donation. articulated by President Harold Shiffman, GET WELL WISHES TO : Rabbi Claudio, B’nai Brith President David Henry Woolf and Jenny Bobowski Katzman, Board member Michael Gertler and CIJA’s Colleen Decker. Having just returned from Israel, the issues of anti-Semitism, the Letters to the Editor Jewish diaspora, the complicated state of the I am sitting and reading the on-line I also completed a two year program Bulletin with tears in my eyes and entitled Shehilach Kehilla at the Hebrew Middle East and Israel specifically occupied a remembering the beautiful days of University college in Cincinnatti lot of our time as delegates to the Jewish Media my youth in Saskatoon. You are doing Ohio. My wife was active in outreach Summit in Je- a great job of keeping everything committee work in Ottawa as well. rusalem. We stirred and I love everythibg I read! When we came to Saskatoon in were exposed So sorry to read about Anne 2013 we opted to join Agudas Israel to members and June, women who I knew. as it was an egalitarian synagogue of the media Wishing everyone a very Happy where the Amidah refers to the and Healthy New Year. mothers as well as the fathers. right and left, Myrna (Wine) Silverberg We don’t go to services for reasons Delegates to Jewish members of other than having busy lives. - We find Media Summit remember the 11 of Pittsburgh the Knesset, too much of the service is in Hebrew and were for- WHY I USUALLY DO NOT and it is spoken too fast for us. - As a tunate to attend a meeting with President ATTEND CONGREGATION congregant I feel little intentionality in Reuven Rivlin who spoke about AGUDAS ISRAEL SERVICES our davening The Haftorah in Hebrew the five tribes of Israel: secular My wife and I have been active means nothing to us and I urge the members of a Reform Jewish synagogue reading of it in English occasionally. Jews, religious Zionist Jews, in Regina from 1991 until 2002; in I appreciate my comments might ultra-orthodox Jews, Arabs and Ottawa and Kingston Ontario from 2002 generate some frank discussion but the fifth tribe, diaspora Jews. until 2010. I was a frequent service such discussions are an integral He emphasized that many Is- leader on many occasions especially in part of a healthy environment and raelis do not see that part of President Regina and Kingston which only had a healthy Jewish community. the landscape but if there is a Rivlin rabbinic visits for special occasions. Dave Abbey positive future those in Israel “must accept the new Israeli order, which is THE BULLETIN not an apocalyptic prophecy. Editor-in-Chief...... Steven Goluboff If you are happy with the Bulletin and enjoy reading Advertising Manager ...... Ron Gitlin it, please consider sponsoring a page. Contact Steven It is the reality.” Of course, Circulation Manager ...... Myla Deptuch Goluboff or Ron Gitlin. the issue of whether or not Layout & Graphic Design...... Janet Eklund anti-Semitism is connected Proof Reading...... Bruce Cameron E-Mail Address: [email protected], to criticism of Israel was a Cost of this issue with mailing...... $1200 [email protected], Prime Minister Advertisements ...... $40/issue [email protected] Netanyahu topic of interest to everyone. Page Sponsorship. . . . . $40/issue or $130/year website: http://agudasisrael.org It is clear that no one ques- Issues Published...... 167 Issues/Year ...... 4 continued on page 14 This page is sponsored by Steven, Leila, Sarah and Shaina Goluboff and families 4 From the President by Harold Shiffman, President, CAI

At the time of this rendous treatment of Kelly Marie Tran (the some of the most hateful comments about writing (November, Vietnamese actress who played a leading role Jews one could ever imagine, but I would 2018), Jewish com- in Star Wars: The Last Jedi), a is an example of not entrust any government with filtering our munities around the the type of hate the anonymity of the Internet information content. One need only look at world are still reel- can produce. China’s state-controlled Internet to see what ing from the Pittsburg Judge David Arnot, Chief Commissioner abuses can be meted out by controlling the Synagogue shooting. Given the recent upsurge of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commis- flow of information. Hungary and Russia also in fascist ideation around the world, the in- sion, stated at our memorial that Internet hate recently tried to make it a requirement for all crease in anti-Semitism comes as no surprise. speech should not be an allowable right. Given computers attached to their network to have As Heather Fenyes stated at our memorial my history in computer crime investigation, “backdoors” that would allow government October 30th, 2018: “Anti-Semitism is the there are significant challenges in prosecuting agencies to monitor an individual’s activities. canary in the coalmine. Make no mistake, the Internet activities, but a method of criminally I would not want to live in a country where crimes and targets placed on the Jewish com- charging Internet hatred in Canada should be criticizing the government on the Internet or munity are a warning to every other minority a viable option for police. With the addition on your private computer could result in a and vulnerable group. This is a call to action.” of a section in the criminal code to investigate prison sentence. That doesn’t mean that we, Violent acts do not grow in a vacuum, Internet hate, investigators could help root out as individuals, should accept hate speech as they are fed by the words and intolerances some of the worst offenders in our country. a necessary evil of a free society. We are also of those around us. A world that did not ac- However, while the ability to charge indi- responsible for allowing hateful statements cept degradation of others would not raise viduals for spouting hate is something I would to go unchallenged. As I expressed at our children to accept or even understand what accept as citizen of this country, I would not memorial service: anti-Semitism is. While it is rare to encounter be amicable to censorship of the Internet. We each have a duty to fight anti-Semitism, hate rhetoric on a public street corner, the use Don’t get me wrong, I despise Internet-fueled Islamophobia, racism and all intolerance. of derogatory language on the Internet is not hate. I have purposefully wandered the dark- I pray that none of us will ever come face- at all unusual. One need only look at the hor- est corners of the world-wide-web to read continued on page 16 Divrei Harav – Rabbi Claudio’s Message Together we will always be stronger (Address at the Solidarity Memorial Service for the victims of the attack to the Jewish Community in Pittsburgh) By Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky Thank you so much the history of the United States, a country that prayers, wrapped in what we consider our for being here tonight. offered refuge to so many Jews who escaped own safe and warm community. Miles away, Your presence, your from persecutions in Europe, and where they in some ways we too felt violated and vul- expressions of love, your condolences and were able to prosper and freely express their nerable. There is never an easy response for friendship comfort our souls and make us feel religious traditions in peace and without fear. something so profoundly senseless. The act cherished and protected by you tonight. These The shooting marks a turning point in the of murdering members of a community in have been difficult days for Jews. We are a history of the American Jewish community. their places of worship, is simply beyond the small people so each time there is an attack As our brothers and sisters at Congregation capacity of language to express. on a Jewish community, the Jews around the Tree of Life Saturday morning, we too were We still have fresh the images of the hor- world feel it as if it happened to each one of in our own Synagogue saying our Shabbat continued on page 16 us. The attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh happened on the other side of the border but we are one Jewish family. Premium kosher table wines We are still trying to overcome the initial available at Saskatoon Co-op Wines & Spirits, Blairmore Centre shock of what this attack means for the Jews from & 8th St. in North America and around the world. 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My name is Rachel are interested in planning some programs connect with other Jewish youth! Silverberg and I’ll and activities centered around Community If you have a son or daughter who might be the BBYO youth Service/Social Action, Jewish Heritage, be interested in getting involved, please reach coordinator for the Athletics, and more. All ideas are welcome out to me at bbyo.coordinator@agudasisrael. new Saskatoon and we can work together to put them into com and I’ll be in touch with you. chapter. This group action this year. This is an excellent way to is open to boys and girls in grades 8-12 who learn leadership skills, have some fun, and to

Update from Nes Ziona by Patsy Landa

It’s been another Your contribution to these therapy sessions eight months in the program, here is what she year of achievement was earmarked specifically for “Therapeutic said at the closing session: for the parents and Photography”, where the intended goal is to “I didn’t believe that I could ever expose children participating produce positive change in individuals or my inner self as I have. I never dreamt that in the ALMA NGO or- families by helping each to view the other’s I could talk openly about the abuse that ganization’s afternoon world through the camera lens. This proved I suffered as a child and the abuse that I programs for families to be an exceptionally successful activity that inflict as an adult. Slowly, I began to trust at risk in my home town of Nes Ziona. The enabled parents and children to better relate the counsellors and the other parents. The Saskatoon Jewish community, which has to one another. openness in the sessions and the insights generously supported this project for the past I want to share with you one story. that I gained about my daughter and my- three years, co-funds one of the enrichment Yaffa (40), mother of five young children, self in the photographic therapy activities programs. is a cosmetician, who, together with her affected my attitude towards my children, The participants husband, barely and even towards my husband. And though in this program are makes a living. only the two of us participated, it affected elementary school I don’t have the words to Though intelli- my entire family. I don’t have the words children and their describe my gratitude for this gent, Yaffa suf- to describe my gratitude for this program parents, most from fers from serious and those who stand behind it, for believ- very disadvantaged program and those who stand mood swings and ing in me.” backgrounds. At behind it, for believing in me. is given to physi- I would like to add my own words of the outset, all of the cal violence di- thanks and appreciation to you, my hometown parents in this program had poor parenting rected at her husband and children – followed friends, for helping to make my present home skills and were unable to communicate with by deep remorse and withdrawal. As a child, town, Nes Ziona, a better place. their children in ways that would encourage she herself was the victim of severe physical emotional well-being and healthy develop- and emotional abuse at the hands of her father Editor's Note: Patsy (Buckwold) Landa lives ment, often resorting to verbal and physical – as was her mother. in Israel with her husband Benny and their violence. The children, typically very weak Yaffa reluctantly entered the program, three children. students, had been diagnosed with severe together with her seven-year-old daughter. emotional and behavioral problems. Though initially passive and withdrawn, after

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This page sponsored by Catherine Delaney, Marc Sheckter, and Elle Delaney 6 Grief, Resilience, and Hope by Colleen Decker

Following Yet An- Semitism is a big deal – with consequences of Life Synagogue shooting. That’s far too other anti-Semitic At- far beyond the Jewish community – because many, and yet that number could have been tack: Grief, Resilience, anti-Semitism can become lethal. much higher. Though no amount of training and Hope We’ve seen it time and time again – in can possibly guarantee safety during horren- Eighty years ago, on Buenos Aires in 1994, in Mumbai in 2008, in dous attacks, like the one in Pittsburgh, by the evening of Novem- Paris in 2015, and now in Pittsburgh in 2018. preparing ourselves we can mitigate some of ber 9, 1938, Nazis ransacked Jewish homes, The world’s oldest hatred is on the rise the damage and save some lives, and that’s shattered the storefronts of Jewish-owned globally, and that should give us pause. We are something. This is why CIJA has a National businesses, and destroyed synagogues across not immune in this beautiful country. In fact, Community Security Program (NCSP) that Germany in a deadly attack against European according to Stats Canada, the Jewish com- provides dedicated, responsive, and sustained Jews that marked the beginning of history’s munity remains the most-targeted religious security support and offers free training to darkest chapter: the Holocaust. minority in the country. educate community members about how to Years ago, I stood in a cold, dark museum So, what’s the solution? detect and prevent threats and how to manage in the middle of Wash- crisis response. ington DC and took it The world’s oldest hatred is on the I took a lot away from my visit to Washing- all in. Filled with sudden ton all those years ago, but nothing stood out profound grief, and with rise globally, and that should give to me more than the inspirational strength and tears streaming, I finally resilience of the Jewish community. Though began to understand the us pause. We are not immune in this previously afflicted in ways so horrible that horror that had begun that beautiful country. most people – before seeing it with their own dreadful November night. eyes, as I did that day – simply cannot imagine And, I will never forget it. it, the community thrives today in countries Standing in the United States Holocaust First, whether it’s halfway around the all around the world. It is remarkable. Museum, surrounded by monuments and world, just south of the border, or right here I was reminded of that resilience again archives that depict the greatest moments at home, we cannot allow anti-Semitism to after this attack, as I witnessed thousands of in American history, I was struck by the permeate to the mainstream. That is why community members unite in towns and cities realization that, although the atrocities of CIJA is advocating for a national policy for across the country, including Saskatoon, to the Holocaust had not occurred in the U.S., online hate that includes the adoption of the remember the victims and their families, to there they were on full display in the heart of International Holocaust Remembrance Al- mourn the senseless loss of life – and to sing. the U.S. capital. After working in the Jewish liance (IHRA)’s working definition of anti- As the many voices in the crowd rang out community for over a decade, I understand Semitism. together as one, singing Oseh Shalom Bim- why. And, as witnesses to the deadliest anti- And, second, we must take security seri- romav, hope woke within me. Closing my Semitic attack in U.S. history, the Pittsburgh ously. We are fortunate to have politicians eyes, I could hear a still small voice within me. synagogue shooting, I hope the rest of the who speak out strongly against these hateful The same voice I first heard in Washington. world understands too. acts and brave law enforcement officers who The one I know was heard by everyone in Anti-Semitism is a big deal. Not because willingly put their lives on the line, sometimes the crowd. It was crying out, “Never Again.” it’s discriminatory or offensive, although it’s paying the ultimate price, to protect us. But certainly both. Not even because it is built on that’s not enough. We must do more. Colleen Decker is the Manager of Strategic belief in absurdities and outright lies. No, anti- Eleven innocent people died in the Tree Communications at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Ofer Bashan Bio – Sunday December 9th, 4:00 pm CAI Ofer Bashan is a composer, singer- for 2009, along with other songs from the video dance festivals and musical events songwriter and music instructor. His songs album played widely at the most prominent in London, NYC and Tel Aviv. He studied have topped Israeli charts and have been Israeli radio and television stations. The acting and dance, and collaborated with “Beit performed by major Israeli vocal artists. Ofer album included a duet with Miri Mesika, one Zvi,” one of the leading Israeli institutions was born and raised in Israel, and traveled of the most successful vocal artist in Israel. for performing arts. Ofer’s third album was around the world as a child, including 3 years Ofer has performed all across Israel and has released simultaneously with his acceptance in Nigeria. He completed his B.A. in Classical written songs for distinguished Israeli vocal to the Master’s program in Composition at Piano Performance at The Rubin Academy artists such as Miri Mesika, Harel Skaat, Amir NYU, from which he recently graduated for Music in Jerusalem, with honors. The Fey Gutman, the first winner of “Israeli Idol”, (focused on scoring for Film & Multimedia first single form his debut album was the among others. Additionally, Ofer has worked and Songwriting), with support by the Billy most played tune in the Israeli radio and as a musical director and composer, and has Joel Merit Scholarship. Today Ofer aims to media in Israel. In his second album, one of taken part in acclaimed theatrical shows, write for American vocal artists, films, as well the songs was the second most played tune cabarets, the biggest children festival in Israel, as to perform and teach.

7 An Update from B’nai Brith Canada September-November, 2018 by Brian Herman, B’nai Brith Director of Government Relations All our news government was “reasonable” in stripping Committee has voted to strengthen clauses can be found at Oberlander’s Canadian citizenship, which it in a justice bill that otherwise could have the B’nai Brith has attempted to do on four occasions since allowed judges potentially to give more le- Canada website. 1995, with Oberlander successfully appealing nient sentences for advocacy of genocide and If you want to the first three. In this latest attempt, the League terrorism-related offences. The committee receive news and updates via e-mail, or if you for Human Rights, B’nai Brith Canada’s adopted not to incorporate the “hybridization” have any questions or comments, just send a vocacy arm, was the sole organization granted of Criminal Code offences relating to support note to Brian Herman, Director of Govern- intervener status to speak on behalf of Holo- for terrorism or advocating for genocide into ment Relations, at [email protected] caust victims and survivors. We are calling for Bill C-75, An Act to Amend the Criminal Canada’s Apology over the MS. St. Louis Oberlander’s immediate deportation. Code. The government has now accepted Tragedy – More is Needed B’nai Brith Canada’s efforts lead to convic- these recommendations. MP Colin Fraser, a On Nov. 7, B’nai Brith Canada welcomed tion of Holocaust deniers in Germany member of the Committee, told the National the fact the Prime Minister apologized to the Alfred and Monika Schaefer, the German- Post “it was the testimony from B’nai Brith Jewish community over the turning away Canadian siblings behind a series of Holo- and other groups that ultimately convinced of Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis caust-denial videos, have received prison the Liberals.” in 1939. But more must be done. On Nov. sentences in Germany. B’nai Brith Canada 5, the National Post published an editorial provided detailed reports to German officials, Montreal Police Issue Warrant for Al- by our CEO, Michael Mostyn, in which he leading to their eventual arrests. Schaefer leged Neo-Nazi and Hate Propagandist urged the government to officially adopt the supporters have explicitly blamed B’nai Brith B’nai Brith Canada is pleased to learn that International Holocaust Remembrance Alli- for their legal challenges. Alfred Schaefer a warrant has been issued for the arrest of ance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism and received a sentence of three years and two Gabriel Sohier Chaput, a Montreal-area man consider the steps outlined in B’nai Brith’s months, while his sister was sentenced to 10 alleged to be a neo-Nazi and hate propagan- Eight-Point Plan to Combat Anti-Semitism. months. Both were charged with incitement dist. B’nai Brith complained about Chaput to hatred under German law. Read the full to the Service de Police de la Ville de Mon- Prosecuting former Nazis – Call for the CBC story here. tréal (SPVM) in May. The warrant concerns deportation of Helmut Oberlander Government adopts B’nai Brith Canada his promotion of hate against an identifiable The government is now in a position to proposals on Criminal Code Amendments group. Chaput, who uses the pseudonym deport former Nazi Helmut Oberlander. A After hearing testimony from B’nai Brith Federal Court judge ruled Nov. 7 that the Canada, the House of Commons Justice continued on page 17 B’nai Brith Update by David Katzman, President of B’nai Brith Lodge 739 and Chairman of Silver Plate Dinner

The 2018 Silver Plate support to CAI and B’nai Brith Canada. We Are Proud display board for the umpteenth Dinner was a great were also pleased to honour Bruce Rempel, year, and Seth Shecter is now our Lodge success. We had over 900 with our annual We Are Proud of You Award. photographer/historian. Many others greeted guests in Saskatoon’s most impressive hall for Bruce initiated Help One, a non-profit guests, set up tables and generally made the a great meal, lots of laughs and camaraderie, that provides essential financial support in whole thing happen. and over $24,000 in prizes. Joel Bernbaum Saskatoon high schools. Our next event is Thursday, Dec. 6 at 11 was a brilliant Master of Ceremonies. The None of this is possible without the a.m. when B’nai Brith will be servers at the support of our guests allowed B’nai Brith tremendous support of our many volunteers. Holiday Meal at King George Community to provide (over 1 to 3 years) $20K to King Bryce Sasko and Harold Shiffman moved School. George Community School for a Truth and our event far forward by moving our Silent Our next meeting is Sunday, Dec. 9, 10:30 Reconciliation project, $25K to Big Brothers/ Auction online. Ron Gitlin continues to a.m. at CAI. BB is open to all Jewish men Big Sisters, $15K to Legal Aid, $9K to Sum work his magic, conjuring up the best Silent in our community, and to those men with Theatre, $5K to Persephone Youth Theatre, and Live Auctions that Saskatoon sees. Arnie Jewish spouses. We will begin the process of $5K to the Saskatoon Community Foundation Shaw implemented a new and highly effective identifying groups for our Tzedakah for next and a number of smaller grants. This is in method for ticket payment at the same time as fall. Please contact me if you want to learn addition to the $200K BB has committed meticulously tracking every ticket seller and more about our Lodge. to the CAI Legacy Project and our annual every ticket. Steve Simpson schlepped our We

8 BEHIND ENEMY LINES: THE TRUE STORY OF A FRENCH JEWISH SPY IN NAZI GERMANY January 10, 2019 at 7PM Salon Room at TCU Place

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Marthe Cohn, was born in Metz, France woman faced death daily to defeat the Nazi in 1920. She was a beautiful, young woman Empire. At its heart, this remarkable story living across the German border in France, is the tale of an ordinary human being who, when Hitler rose to power. As the Nazi under extraordinary circumstances, became occupation escalated, Marthe’s sister was the hero her country needed her to be. sent to Auschwitz while her family fled to the In 2002 Marthe penned her memoir, South of France. “Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a Marthe chose to fight back, and joined the French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany.” She intelligence service of the First French Army. lives together with her husband in Palos Utilizing her perfect German accent and Verdes, CA and travels internationally, sharing Aryan appearance, Marthe posed as a German her remarkable story. nurse desperately trying to obtain word of a Gift Certificates are available fictional fiancé. She traveled the countryside Join us on January 10, 2019 in any price range. and approached troops sympathetic to her to hear Marthe’s story. Call the Box Office at 306.975.7799 plight, thereby obtaining critical information GET MARTHE COHN TICKETS NOW! for more information. for the Allied commanders. For her bravery, Marthe was awarded the Upgrade Your Experience Box Office Hours: Croix de Guerre and Médaille Militaire. When Ask us how you can rent a Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at age 80, Cohn was awarded France’s highest Private Box and receive a Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm military honor, the Chevalier de la Légion FREE $50 Food Voucher. Sunday: Closed, unless it is a show day d’honneur (Legion of Honour), not even her Call: 306-975-8397 Show Days: open until 30 children knew to what extent this modest minutes past show start time

Laying A Wreath For Our Fallen by Bruce Cameron

As I stood, B’nai us now that there were boys as young as 12 formed by the C.N.R to take men out to the Brith wreath in hand, and 13 being accepted into the army during prairies where a quarter section was free, and gazing up at the the “Great War”. Dad never talked much jobs were plentiful for those with experience temporary cenotaph in about his experiences other than to complain with horses, a skill Dad had from a very young Sask Place November that the only meat the had for the next 2.5 age since his family ran the only livery service 11th, I thought back briefly to my Dad, years was mutton.....thus the reason lamb was in Pictou County. who at the age of 16 joined the Canadian never ever served in my home of origin. He The remembrance service was very Army in Nova Scotia and was assigned to was demobilized in 1919 in Halifax and after meaningful and respectful of our fallen the Canadian Forestry Corp and was quickly a short visit with his family in PIctou, N.S. citizens. shipped off to Europe in 1916. History tells hopped on a “Thresherman’s Special” - a train

9 Chanukah and the Victory of the Maccabees by Perry Romberg, Regional Communities Consultant, Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA

Chanukah and UIA Campaign, 50% supports your local Relieve suffering for Jews in need at the victory of the Saskatoon community. The balance supports home, in Israel and around the world: Our Maccabees is the valuable social welfare programs in Israel and overseas partner the JDC provides critical aid continuing story of the national community. to elderly and impoverished Jews in places the Jewish people, a Donations from community members in like Ukraine. The Jewish Agency for Israel people that has triumphed time and again Saskatoon enable us to fulfill our mission to connects Jews with Israel, one another and against forces that seek to destroy us. It strengthen Jewish community in Canada, in Jewish heritage and culture. celebrates the power of faith and the endless Israel and overseas. Your donation supports Advocate for Israel and the Jewish opportunities that arise when we reframe programs and initiatives that: People: The Centre for Israel and Jewish our perspective on obstacles in our path Awaken Jewish Identity: Visiting Israel Affairs, our advocacy agent, improves the and view them as instead as challenges to is proven to be one of the most effective ways quality of Jewish life in Canada and beyond overcome. Chanukah serves to remind us to strengthen Jewish identity and personal through strategic advocacy programming and of our obligations – as individuals, families commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. community outreach. and communities - to proudly support and Canada Israel Experience connects over 3,000 It is because of community members like celebrate Jewish culture and peoplehood, so young Canadians to Israel annually. you that a meaningful difference is made in the that future generations will follow suit. Brighten Futures across Israel: Jewish lives of countless Jewish people in Canada, in One way to lend support to your Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA provides vital Israel and overseas. Please visit our website community is with a donation to the Saskatoon support to families living in partnership at www.jewishcanada.org to learn more about UIA Campaign, which raises funds through communities across Israel, with programs that the work supported by your donations. Jewish Federations of Canada –UIA. For focus on education, social welfare, personal every dollar you give to the Saskatoon empowerment and professional development. The New Hero The following films were presented by When Heroes Fly: (TV Series) Michal Hanuka at her recent visit to Saskatoon, Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/ films depicting a western “Hollywood” view watch?v=AIRVzLypxDw of the IDF and Israeli soldiers contrasted with IMDB: https://www.imdb. films and TV shows that portray Israel and its com/title/tt8220344/ soldiers in a more intimate and self-critical manner. Israel has a vibrant and healthy film Foxtrot: industry and hopefully we can resume the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/ Ray Donovan (TV Show) program which our Shlichim brought to us to watch?v=wrBEDEmUceM Avi, Ray’s Israeli right hand watch and see how diverse and dynamic the IMDB: https://www.imdb. https://www.imdb.com/title/ Israeli film industry really is. com/title/tt6896536/ tt2249007/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

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10 Sisterhood Notes by Zoe Litman, President, Agudas Israel Sisterhood

As the secular year second century of existence, ever evolving community events, we offer a means to de- draw to a close we can but still dedicated to inspire and contrib- velop friendships and stronger ties to people in look back on our ac- ute to promoting Judaism in the family, our small community. I invite all women who complishments and home and synagogue. Our own group of are members of our Congregation to join our look to the future in dedicated volunteers are the heart and soul group and participate in our activities. With 2019. Atid - the future- of our synagogue. Few people realize the new members, new ideas and input we can is the theme of this year’s Women’s League efforts our members put forth assisting with move forward to the future. Shabbat. All across North America families programming, providing refreshments and On a side note, I would like to congratulate will be gathering together to acknowledge and keeping the activities running smoothly Congregation Agudas Israel Sisterhood for honour their Sisterhoods on this Shabbat. We behind the scenes. The positive impact our making a sizable donation to the Legacy Fund. in Saskatoon will join this celebration with women make with their contributions within In keeping with Atid, this contribution will the annual Shabbat Family Dinner to be held our congregation enhances our families and help propel our community into the future January 19, 2019. our community. and enhance the experience of generations Women’s League is moving toward its Not only do we coordinate refreshments at to come. Back By Popular Demand!!!! by Linda Shaw

Rick Mercer wowed the almost 1100 heart-soaring and laugh-out-loud funny affair, women at the Silver Spoon Dinner in May and a perfect way to celebrate what our great 2009 and now we are thrilled that he is re- country has to offer.” Come to this year’s turning to do it again. He is Canada’s most Silver Spoon and be part of the celebration. well-known comedian and political satirist The Silver Spoon Dinner continues to be and most importantly, Silver Spoon Dinner’s Saskatoon’s Premiere Ladies’ Night Out – biggest-drawing celebrity ever. He is witty, an all-inclusive evening of luxury and laughs. hilarious, insightful and incredibly friendly The women there will be pampered, wined and gracious – the perfect fit to entertain our and dined and entertained in elegant style roomful of women. while supporting Saskatoon Hadassah-WIZO, His amazing TV Show, The Rick Mercer the Congregation Agudas Israel Jewish Com- ganizes so be sure to support it– as a volunteer, Report recently celebrated its final episode munity, Saskatoon Interval House and Ronald attendee and/or donor. It will be an awesome after 15 award-winning seasons. His agent McDonald House. They will meet the 2019 night of laughter and fun. I hope you are all says that Rick is definitely not retiring, rather Sterling Award Winner and have the opportu- part of our success. that he is delivering “an epic new keynote that nity to win numerous fabulous prizes! Tickets go on sale on-line at will make you appreciate, as never before, As always, the Silver Spoon Dinner is the www.Eventbrite.ca. starting at noon th this unique nation we all call home. It’s a biggest project that our Jewish Community or- Wednesday, January 9 . Ticket price - $225. CUELENAERE, KENDALL KATZMAN C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A NTS Keith Thomson B.Comm. CA RICHARDS Brian Turnquist B.Comm. CA Michael Gorniak B.Comm. CA JACK SANDBRAND B.Sc, B.Ed & Rodney Trayhorne MPAcc. CA Barristers, Solicitors and Mediators Amberly Chabot B.Comm. Associate Broker, RANDY KATZMAN •Accounting & Auditing B.Comm., LL.B. •Personal & Corporate Tax Planning & Preparation 306-241-0389 • Computer Consulting, Training & Monthly Processing [email protected] (306) 653-5000 •Financial Planning & Loan Proposals www.sandbrand.com Fax: (306) 652-4171 •Estate Planning •Agristability •Business Plans •Litigation Support •Business Valuations Call for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION 5th Floor, Atrium Place, #510, 128 - 4th Avenue S., Fax: 244-1545 244-4414 Saskatoon, S7K 1M8 400 - 15 23rd St. East - Saskatoon

This Page is sponsored by Toby Rose, Les Klein, Jonathon, Solomon and Benjamin of Toronto 11 Biography of the Month: Charles Krauthammer by Stan Schroeder

Irving Charles Krauthammer was angle where the entire force of impact born on March 13, 1950, in the New York transferred into his cervical vertebrae – City borough of Manhattan. His father, severing the spinal cord. Shulim was from Bolekhiv, Ukraine As Krauthammer lay at the bottom of (then the Austro-Hungarian Empire), the pool, unable to move his limbs and and his mother, Thea (Horowitz), from swim to safety, he instantly understood Antwerp, Belgium. When he was 5, the medical consequences: permanent the Krauthammers moved to Montreal. paralysis from the neck down. Through the school year they resided in His friend, thinking it was a joke after Montreal and spent the summers in Long some hesitation, dove in and saved him. Beach, New York. Both parents were As the ambulance carted Krauthammer Orthodox Jews, and he graduated from away, his two books left at poolside were Herzliah High School. Anatomy of the Spinal Cord, and Man’s political and economic analyst and writer Krauthammer was trained from a young Fate by Andre Malraux. like his father. age in the rigors of honest debate and His injury left him paralyzed below Robyn left her law career to become a critical thinking. He attended Orthodox the neck and required him to be painter and sculptor. Her love of Jewish day school, studying traditional Jewish hospitalized for 14 months. He remained music led her and Charles to co-found texts for half the day and becoming fluent with his Harvard Medical School class Pro Musica Hebraica to promote classical in Hebrew. His father, an observant Jew, during his hospitalization, graduating Jewish music. Together with the Kennedy strongly encouraged Talmud study, and in 1975. From 1975 through 1978, Center and Julliard School of music, they while his classmates were out playing Krauthammer was a resident in psychiatry bring Jewish music to the concert hall. baseball, young Charles endured many at Massachusetts General Hospital, In 1978, Krauthammer moved to extra after-school study sessions. Yet this serving as chief resident his final year. Washington, D.C., to direct planning in ultimately sharpened the analytical skills psychiatric research under the Carter that made him an intellectual powerhouse. His injury didn’t prevent his marriage administration. He began Krauthammer attended McGill to Robyn Trethewey contributing articles University in Montreal, graduating whom he had met in about politics to The in 1970 with First Class Honors in a dorm laundry room New Republic and, in both economics and political science. at Oxford. Robyn 1980, served as a speech At the time, McGill University was a was from Australia writer to Vice President hotbed of radical sentiment, something and went back after Walter Mondale. that Krauthammer says influenced his Oxford. When she dislike of political extremism. “I became learned of his injury, In 1979, he joined The very acutely aware of the dangers, the she wrote him a letter New Republic as both hypocrisies, and sort of the extremism of and he invited her to a writer and editor. the political extremes. And it cleansed me visit him in the hospital. They were In 1983, he began writing essays for very early in my political evolution of any married while he was a medical student Time magazine, including one on the romanticism,” He later said: “I detested in 1974. She converted to Judaism when Reagan Doctrine, which first brought the extreme Left and extreme Right, and they were married. They were blessed him national acclaim as a writer. He found myself somewhere in the middle.” with the birth of their son Daniel in 1984. began writing regular editorials for The The following year, after graduating from He gave Daniel the same Orthodox Jewish Washington Post in 1985 and became McGill, he studied as a Common-wealth education that he believed had served Scholar in politics at Balliol College, him well. Daniel went on to become a Oxford, before returning to the United States to attend medical school at Harvard.

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This page is sponsored by the Saskatchewan Jewish Council 12 a nationally syndicated columnist desert, and you can... feel the spirituality, In 1990, Krauthammer became a panelist the connection with the Transcendent for the weekly PBS political roundtable that must have occurred in those places.” Inside Washington, remaining with In August 2017, Krauthammer had the show until it ceased production in a cancerous tumor removed from his December 2013. Krauthammer also abdomen. The surgery was thought to appeared on Fox News Channel as a have been successful; however, on June contributor for many years. 8, 2018, Krauthammer announced that his Krauthammer, became one of America’s cancer had returned and that doctors had most incisive and influential political given him only weeks to live. analysts and a profound thinker on This was his final statement: issues pertaining to Judaism and the “I have been uncharacteristically silent Jewish peoplet. In 2016, he engaged in these past ten months, I had thought that an extended conversation with Roger silence would soon be coming to an end, Editor’s Note: Stan Schroeder is the Editor of Hertog, a Jewish American conservative but I’m afraid I must tell you now that fate Congregation Shir Ami’s “Shir Notes” in Los philanthropist, based on his 1998 essay has decided on a different course for me. Angeles which also won a Gold Medal for “Bul- “At Last, Zion,” on the future of the In August of last year, I underwent letins.” He writes biographies of famous Jews Jewish people in America and Israel. At surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in and has offered to share them with us. This arti- the conversation’s end, Krauthammer my abdomen. That operation was thought cle was first published in the Shir Notes. Steven elaborates on a remark he once made to have been a success, but it caused a Goluboff and Stan met each other in Jerusalem that “I don’t believe in God, but I fear cascade of secondary complications — to discuss their community Bulletins. Him greatly.” which I have been fighting in hospital He said, “Long ago, when I was very ever since. It was a long and hard fight HOWyoung, YOU I wentCAN from CONTRIBUTE being a fervent with many setbacks, but I was steadily, if believer to being not so much a non- slowly, overcoming each obstacle along TAX BENEFITSbeliever as a skeptic. My theology can the way and gradually making my way The Legacy Fund be summed up [thus]: the only theology back to health. However, recent tests have Every contribution to the CAI Legacy Project – Capital Fund Raising Campaign will be eligible for a charitable donation receipt from Congregation Agudas Israel. CongregationI Agudasknow Israel is is registerednot true as a charity is atheism. with the Canada EverythingRevenue Agency. Our registrationrevealed number is 106967169that the RR0001 cancer has returned. . else I’m unsure about.” There was no sign of it as recently as a How high Here’s an example of howKrauthammer a contribution of $10,000 fromcalled a Saskatchewan Torah resident studywill be treated a for taxmonth purposes: ago, which means it is aggressive You make a donation“wonderful, of $10,000 in 2017 and intense, you are a Saskatchewan and rich resident; tradition” and spreading rapidly. My doctors tell 1.The Federal charitable tax credit rate is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on the balance of the donation. Your Federaland tax was credit is thereforeinfluenced $2,872; by the study of me their best estimate is that I have only can we go! 2. The SaskatchewanMaimonides charitable tax. credit“I rategot is 11% a onrigorous the first $200 and Jewish 15% on the balancea fewof the weeks left to live. This is the final donation.education. Your provincial charitable I know tax credit what is therefore it is $1,492. to be a Jew,” verdict. My fight is over. Your net cost, afterhe the tax said. saving, is “There’sactually only $5,636. a Thisdifference benefit is available forbetween each and every year youI makewish the donation to in thankthe event your donationmy doctorsis and spread over a numberbeing of years. nominally Jewish or sentimentally caregivers, whose efforts have been There are also significantJewish, tax benefits and for gifts being of publicly listedgrounded securities. We would in beJewish pleased to discuss magnificent. this option with you at any time.My dear friends, who have MAKING Alearning.” DONATION OR PLEDGE given me a lifetime of memories and On issues of faith, he liked to point whose support has sustained me through To get involved in theout CAI Legacythat Project the Capital greatest Fund Raising Campaignminds please in call, history send a cheque or fillthese out the ‘Pledge difficult Form’ insert includedmonths. in this And all of my brochure and send it to: December 70% – including Aquinas, Augustine, partners at The Washington Post, Fox Grant Scharfstein 200 – 123 2nd Ave.Newton S. , and the U.S. Founding Fathers News, and Crown Publishing. Saskatoon Saskatchewan,– were S7K 7E6 theists. He would quote Sir Isaac Lastly, I thank my colleagues, my Or email it to: [email protected] comparing the human capacity readers, and my viewers, who have made Cheques are to be tomade understand out to CAI Legacy Project the awesomely mysterious my career possible and given consequence You can also contributeuniverse online by Debit to or Visaa bysnail going to theon Congregation the ocean Agudas Israel shore Website at www.agudasisrael.orgto my life’s andwork. clicking onI believe‘Legacy Project’ that the pursuit trying to work out the tides through of truth and right ideas through honest physics. debate and rigorous argument is a noble “Einstein had this sense of this fantastic undertaking. I am grateful to have played mystery lying behind ordering and a small role in the conversations that have creating beauty in nature,” Krauthammer helped guide this extraordinary nation’s said. “He was so struck by the elegance destiny. of nature. His ability to put the ultimate I leave this life with no regrets. It was a The time is now, the THE CAI LEGACY PROJECT mysteries of science into a single line, wonderful life — full and complete with need is great. As our CAPITAL CAMPAIGN e = mc2, indicates a kind of harmony in the great loves and great endeavors that grandparents and the cosmos which cannot be accidental.” make it worth living. I am sad to leave, parents did for us, so Krauthammer called the Western Wall but I leave with the knowledge that I lived CONGREGATION “the most sacred space on the planet, the the life that I intended.” too shall we do for AGUDAS ISRAEL center of the intersection of the Divine He died June 21, aged 68, in a hospital the next generations SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN and the human.” in Atlanta. We lost a voice of reason, ” Standing on Mount Scopusin Jerusalem, integrity, and conscience. L’dor V’dor We need you to participate in this life changing Legacy Project - if you have any FACILITY RENEWAL PLAN 2017 he questionssaid: “You or commentslook out pleaseon the contact Judean Grant Scharfstein at [email protected] or by calling 306-653-2838. Thank you for your consideration.This page is sponsored by Joe & Colleen Golumbia 13 CHW Elects 24th National President

Toronto, ON- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO has dedicated many years to education and (CHW) is delighted to announce that Marilyn child welfare. philanthropic Libin, of Calgary, Alberta, has been elected As she assumes the position of National organization, as CHW’s 24th National President. The President, Marilyn brings volunteer with Centres in installation took place at CHW’s Annual experience from a number of not-for-profit over 20 locations General Meeting in Toronto on October 28, organizations, awards for her philanthropy across Canada. CHW’s National Board of 2018. and volunteerism, as well as a passion for Directors embodies visionary leadership Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Marilyn has Israel that began during her first visit when from coast to coast. CHW passionately lived in and around Calgary for most of she was 16 years old. supports programs and services for Children, her life. Her family lived in Kansas City A member and leader within CHW for many Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada. and Philadelphia for a few years, where years, Marilyn’s goal, during the course of she learned Yiddish, before moving back to her two year-term, is to increase appreciation For further information, please contact: Canada, where she then learned Hebrew at for the work CHW does among the general Alina Ianson, CHW National Executive the Edmonton Talmud Torah. She holds a community. “Hopefully, as we educate the Director bachelor of arts, a bachelor of education, and community about our mission, this will CHW National Office, 638A Sheppard a master of education from the University of not only significantly increase enthusiasm Avenue W, Suite 209, Toronto, ON M3H Calgary. Over the course of her professional for CHW, it will also increase support, 2S1 career, Marilyn worked as the principal of participation, and fundraising,” said Marilyn. Tel: 1-855-477-5964 Calgary Jewish Academy. Working with Founded in 1917, Canadian Hadassah- Email: [email protected] children, and having four of her own, Marilyn WIZO (CHW) is a non-political, volunteer led,

Editorial... continued from page 4 tions the right of Israelis or anyone else, Jew Another reality is that contrary to past Appeal campaign is now underway under or non-Jew to criticize Israel, its policies and decades where Israel relied on diaspora Jews the new chairmanship of Grant and Michael its politicians. However, it is also clear that for its growth and success, now the roles are Scharfstein. The needs of Jews at risk in many Israel faces a double standard in the world and reversed and Israel must support Jews in the parts of the world are being met by UIA and often the criticism of Israel is in fact a new diaspora. One of our sessions included a panel the Jewish Agency. I refer you to the article form of anti-Semitism. Prime Minister Ben- of Israeli politicians who were asked the ques- by Perry Romberg who elaborates in greater jamin Netanyahu attended a press conference tion – “what have you done for the diaspora?” detail on the importance of our campaign. with our group and answered many questions The answers indicated that Israel has taken a Finally, I must address our Legacy Project, with his usual skill and articulate manner. new and proactive position of bringing Israel with its goal to renovate and upgrade our As everyone probably knows he was in the to diaspora Jews, just as we have experienced Jewish community centre and synagogue. middle of a political crisis with the even more for the last sixteen years with the Shlichim Unfortunately, the predictions regarding the right wing elements of his coalition govern- program. Even as it has ended the Jewish cost of the project were highly underestimated ment demanding a more vigorous response to Agency, JNF and other organizations continue and the Legacy team is revaluating the plans the almost 500 rockets launched from Gaza to bring the face of Israel to our community. and revitalizing the fund raising part of this a few weeks ago. When asked the question In fact, it is thought that the demise of Jew- project. Clearly more money is required. from an Israeli journalist about what his new ish identity in the diaspora is the challenge of Those who have not yet donated will be ap- grandchild will see in Gaza in the future he assimilation and although Pittsburg brought proached and there will be a plea to consider responded by saying that it is more than about us together for a brief time to share that spreading donations over several years. There Gaza but what Islam chooses in the future, a tragedy, we must insure that our children and will be a greater effort to approach our own moderate role where mutual respect for all in grandchildren have a pride in their Jewish diaspora from Saskatoon who may not even the world wins over the radicalism of Hamas, identity and independent of anti-Semitism. know about the project. No one is giving up Hezbollah and others of the same destructive A connection to Israel is only one part of the dream of the renovation and addition but philosophy. facing that daunting task. Our United Israel there is work to be done!

This page is spsonored by Debbie Diament (daughter of Rabbi Saul and Ann Diament), of Toronto 14 The Saskatoon Jewish Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions: As my father planted for me before I was TO GREETING FROM born, So do I plant for NATE & GRACE GOLUBOFF FUND those who will come Daniel & Stacey Katzman With condolences on the loss of Stacey’s father, Robert Allen The Goluboffs after me. from the Talmud CAI LEGACY PROJECT The Shechtman Family In memory of Anne Shechtman Glady Rose & Family Avivi Family In memory of June Avivi Glady Rose & Family Aaron Kates Rose & Haley Adams In memory of your grandmother Glady Rose Avivi Family In memory of June Avivi Joe & Katie Dawson Margles Family In memory of Rhoda Gladys Rose Petty Landa In honour of your 101st birthday Rhoda & Albert Broudy

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This Page is Sponsored by the United Israel Appeal of Canada 15 From the President.. continued from page 5 to-face with such violence as occurred on a all hatred and not allow the radicals to stoke forget. It has been alive throughout history and Shabbat morning, but I know many of us will the fire, bear their arms, and murder the in- takes on many forms. But I know it is not in- be witness to ignorance and hatred of sorts. nocent. vulnerable, for look at the crowd we attracted We will be witness to racial slurs, religious Like all things, time will heal our wounds to our memorial service. I know hatred can intolerance and other forms of bigotry. It’s and we will begin to forget this tragedy. It’s be eliminated. And every one of us will have not enough to accept these comments with part our coping as human beings and is natural our part to play in its defeat. good humour or apathy. We must challenge to our biology. Unfortunately, hate does not

Solidarity Memorial. by Michael Eden Gertlen.. continued from page 3 neo-Nazis marching with assault weapons Jews have been targeted over and over likewise demonstrated that we understand the and torches. The gunman who hunted Jews again for being Jews. This solidarity memorial need to strengthen bonds of recognition and first posted rants about Jews backing liberal demonstrated our ability to respond quickly mutual regard within and across communi- causes. He focused on George Soros, whom he and thoughtfully to another outrageous act of ties. Along with loss and existential sadness, accused of financing refugee resettlement in violence. Our Rabbi, the Board of Trustees, I experienced gratitude—even pride—for this the USA. Another target was HIAS, formerly the Ritual Committee, B’nai Brith leaders, dignified and inclusive, but distinctly Jewish, known as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. our Event, Membership and Volunteer Co- observance. In response to the murders and to the vitriol ordinator, and others collaborated wisely. aimed at his organization, its President, Mark While struggling to analyse and confront Michael Eden Gertler (born in Pennsylva- Hetfield went on television and stated: “We persecution, we also saw how to draw on Jew- nia, four hours east of Pittsburgh) assist refugees today not because they are ish tradition and thought in order to respond Jewish, but because we are Jews. The Torah more adequately. With this memorial, we requires us to intervene….” Divrei Harav.. continued from page 5 rible attack on a mosque in Quebec City last come to contribute with a stronger commit- our case also from the overwhelming support year. We are very concerned by the increas- ment to make this city a better place. We have we have received from the Saskatoon general ing racist rhétoric that has become endorsed come to never forget that love is stronger than community, dozens of letters, emails and and tolerated in social media, news and by the darkness of divisiveness and hatred, and phone calls in the last three days. A beautiful political leaders. There are no “lone-wolves” the shadows of evil and death. Together we plant was left in the entrance of our Syna- behind racist and anti-Semitic attacks. There will always be stronger than those willing to gogue on Sunday and we have placed it next is a responsibility by all those who allow harm us. to the memorial candle we will soon light. A or facilitate racism to be a part of our lives, Last night our Synagogue suffered from rose was left yesterday next to the building either in the public sphere or in private con- an act of vandalism. And although that is of by an anonymous beautiful soul. Those are versations. Here in Saskatoon, the Jewish course very concerning, we must remember reminders that love is more powerful than community will continue to stand shoulder to that our response to threats must always hatred, and that we must continue working shoulder with our brothers and sisters of all be more commitment. We confront anti- to give our contribution to make this world faiths and cultures, to do our part in repairing Semitism with more participation, more in- a better place. our broken world. volvement, more attendance to activities and The attack happened during the Shabbat Our prophets taught us that ritual has mean- services. Threats only make the Jewish People service. That’s why we have chosen to begin ing only when we add to it the commitment to stronger. We have survived for thousands of tonight with the evening service, one of our improve society and to transform our words years, persecutions, a Holocaust, and we will three daily prayers, reaffirming our commit- into actions. And I believe that it is with that continue to thrive, despite any threat. Our ment to our tradition and the universal values awareness that we are here tonight. We have motivation comes from our tradition, but in we share with all of you.

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16 Solidarity Memorial. by David Katzman.. continued from page 3 wolf. It takes bravery to speak up. One risks tolerate mosquitoes as a price to be paid for is happening; many thousands are demonstrat- ridicule, loss of relationships, and perhaps being outdoors in Saskatchewan. I am calling ing their commitment to moving their country a very unpleasant conversation. For politi- for genuine respect for all others, who may closer to their ideals of security of life, liberty cians, it might mean a loss of some votes. I live very different lives, but who are also com- and the pursuit of happiness. Many thousands take inspiration from the marvelous, brave mitted to respecting the rights of all others. of Canadians are showing their solidarity from police officers that rushed into the Etz Chaim And because words really do matter, let us coast to coast to coast. Sadly, the awful price synagogue, four of whom were injured, one recognize that the Far Right wants us to use of eleven lives for this emerging change in seriously. I take inspiration from the many the sanitized and even hip term of “Alt-Right”. attitudes was far too much. emergency service personnel who drove their Let’s us call the far right, the far right. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you ambulances toward the danger. If they can do This terrorist wanted to make it clear for being here tonight. that, I can speak up. So can you. that Jews were not safe or even welcome in Am Yisrael Chai I am not calling for greater tolerance. I America. The great irony is that the opposite The People of Israel Live.

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“Charles Zeiger,” is a top contributor to U.S.- the support of UNESCO, has launched a new dressing Anti-Semitism through Education: based hate site The Daily Stormer, the most website entitled “Facts about the Holocaust”. Guidelines for Policymakers”, one tool being infamous anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi rag in The website is designed as an interactive used by B’nai Brith to confront this scourge. the United States. online tool to counter messages of Holocaust denial and distortion circulating on the inter- Celebrity Chefs to Star in B’nai Brith Continued questions with Canada’s net and social media. The website provides Canada ‘Second Helpings’ Event funding of UN agency dealing with Pal- online support for communication campaigns A distinguished cadre of celebrity chefs are estinians on social media in English, Arabic and participating in B’nai Brith Canada’s kosher B’nai Brith Canada remains concerned French. It assembles essential factual histori- epicurean celebration, Second Helpings… about a decision by the federal government to cal information about the Holocaust and its Encore! on Nov. 21 near Toronto. The chefs contribute another $50-million to the United legacy, including documents and testimonies will include Zane Caplansky of Caplansky’s Nations Palestinian Relief and Works Agency > Aboutholocaust.org (link is external) Deli, David Lee of Planta/Nota Bene, An- (UNRWA). B’nai Brith has long expressed thony Rose of Rose & Sons/Schmaltz Ap- concern regarding anti-Semitism and the pro- B’nai Brith Canada meets OSCE Special petizing, David Caban of Boku Noodle Bar, motion of terrorism by UNRWA employees Envoy on Anti-Semitism Tomer Markovitz of Parallel, David Neinstein and in its school curricula. “While we applaud On Oct. 4, B’nai Brith Canada’s Director of Barque BBQ and, of course, Norene Gil- Canada’s wish to meet the needs of vulnerable of Government Relations met in Ottawa with letz. The event is in celebration of the 50th Palestinians . . . Canada must explain how Rabbi Andrew Baker, Personal Representative anniversary of the iconic Jewish cooking taxpayer money allocated to UNRWA is not of the Organization on Security Cooperation bible, Second Helpings, Please! Developed in being diverted for terrorism” said our CEO, in Europe (OSCE) Chair on Combatting Anti- 1968 by Montreal’s Mount Sinai Chapter of Michael Mostyn. “According to recent stud- Semitism. They discussed the three worrying B’nai Brith Women, with Gilletz at the helm, ies, the education materials used in UNRWA trends – Holocaust denial, Nazi and neo-Nazi the cookbook is a staple that can be found in schools are still deficient.” glorification and Holocaust obfuscation or just about every Canadian Jewish household distortion – and B’nai Brith Canada’s intent to in the country. A new UNESCO website to counter de- challenge them wherever they occur, includ- nial and distortion of the Holocaust online ing through its Eight Point Plan. 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