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TEL AVIV (JTA) – A rocket barrage fell on include “any signifi cant political achieve- PHOTO: HADAS PARUSH/FLASH90/JTA Israel, a boom sounded over Tel Aviv and ments for Hamas, which is a terrorist Israeli soldiers attend a ceremony at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem then it was over – at least for now. organization which doesn’t accept our honouring Lee Matt, who died in July while fighting in Gaza, August 21, 2014. After 50 days of missiles, airstrikes, existence here,” said Tzipi Livni, Israel’s ground operations, tunnel incursions, justice minister. Netanyahu emphasized that Hamas The agreement was the culmination of truce talks, ceasefi re proposals, death and Livni added that the truce should be was struck hard, including the deaths of Egyptian-led ceasefi re efforts that were destruction, Israel and Hamas agreed to “part of an overall accord with those who about 1,000 fi ghters and the destruction ongoing throughout the confl ict. Earlier an open-ended truce on August 26. seek peace.” of tunnels and rocket launchers. He called in August, Israel and Hamas had agreed The ceasefi re announced by Egypt Hamas did not achieve any of its it the worst blow to Hamas since its to a string of temporary ceasefi res, which stipulates that Israel and Egypt will open demands in the wake of Israel’s operation founding. ended when Hamas resumed rocket fi re all border crossings to allow international in Gaza and “begged” for a ceasefi re, said The Israeli leader asserted that the on Israel. humanitarian aid and construction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- goals of the military were met: to hurt The fi ghting was Israel’s third major materials to enter the Gaza Strip. yahu, August 27, in his fi rst public state- Hamas and to bring prolonged quiet to confl ict with Hamas since 2008, following The agreement requires Israel and ments after the truce came into effect. Israel’s southern communities. confl icts in 2008-2009 and 2012. This one, Hamas to cease hostilities, but, according The Israeli military, Netanyahu added, “We brought in ground troops for that however, was the longest and costliest to reports, does not include commitments achieved its goals. reason,” Netanyahu said. “When the between the sides since Israel withdrew to allow an international airport and He said Hamas’ demands included mission was complete, we withdrew our from Gaza in 2005. seaport in Gaza. After a month, should promises of an airport, seaport and the troops so as not to give Hamas the More than 2,000 Palestinians and 71 the quiet hold, Israel and Hamas will release of prisoners in Israeli jails. Several opportunity to kill or kidnap them.” Israelis died in the latest confl ict, which restart indirect negotiations in Cairo on of the demands reportedly will be Netanyahu said his government will try wounded more than 10,000 Gazans and easing Israel’s blockade of the coastal discussed in a second phase of the to take advantage of “the new diplomatic 500 Israelis, according to Israel’s Foreign strip and disarming the enclave. Egyptian-brokered ceasefi re after one opportunities” created through the Gaza Ministry. Also, 20 Palestinians died in The end of the operation should not month of quiet on the Gaza border. operation. See Truce on page 2

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Continued from page 1 of negotiations and discussions. But protests in the West Bank against Israel’s certainly there’s a long road ahead. And operation, according to a report in the we’re aware of that and we’re going into Guardian. this eyes wide open.” The fi ghting created ghost towns Hamas saw many of its attempted across Israel’s South and devastated Gaza, attacks on Israel frustrated. Iron Dome destroying thousands of homes. Israeli intercepted nearly all of the rockets forces delivered a punishing blow to Hamas aimed at city centres, and the Hamas during the confl ict, with airstrikes Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stopped destroying thousands of rockets and Hamas’ infi ltrations into Israel close to ground troops eliminating much of its the border. tunnel infrastructure both under the Nevertheless, Hamas killed 64 Israeli Israel-Gaza border and across Gaza. soldiers in Israel’s ground invasion of An Israeli airstrike on August 21 killed Gaza – the highest death toll for Israel three senior Hamas commanders and the since the Second Lebanon War in 2006 – chief of Hamas’ military wing, Moham- in addition to six civilians. med Deif, may have been killed in a Despite being ineffective, Hamas separate attack the day before. rockets proved to have an increasingly Israel’s aggressive military tactics, long range – mortar fi re reached nearly along with a high Palestinian civilian all of Israel for the fi rst time. While death toll, drew widespread international residents of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were criticism. largely able to carry on with life under In July, the United Nations Human the protection of Iron Dome, they found Rights Council said it would send a themselves running for shelter daily at fact-fi nding mission to investigate the sound of warning sirens, an experi- PHOTO: DAVID BUIMOVITCH/FLASH 90 possible war crimes committed during ence that had previously been confi ned An Iron Dome missile defence battery launches near the southern Israeli town the fi ghting. Israel has indicated that it principally to southern Israel. of Ashdod on July 14, 2014. Each interceptor missile costs Israel $50,000. likely would not co-operate with the And Hamas rocket fi re on central Israel investigation, alleging anti-Israel bias. led a number of international airlines to and murder of a Palestinian teen, who As in previous confl icts, a vast majority Even the United States, an Israel ally, cancel fl ights to and from Israel for two was burned alive by a group of Israeli of Israelis supported the operation, with issued harsh criticism following an Israeli days in July, leaving Israelis feeling isolated. extremists in a likely revenge attack, 95 per cent of Israeli Jews in favour, airstrike that hit a United Nations school The U.S. Federal Aviation Authority further stoked the fl ames. according to the Israel Democracy on August 3, and tightened its controls instituted a 24-hour ban on fl ights to Israel, Israel began its campaign with air- Institute. But the confl ict also opened on weapons shipments to Israel. which some criticized as unwarranted. strikes across Gaza, targeting Hamas divisions within Israel’s governing American assistance to Israel continued Hamas celebrated the cancellations in a weapons and infrastructure, but also coalition, as more hawkish ministers during the confl ict, though, as the U.S. statement as an “air blockade.” killing hundreds of civilians. But, follow- called for the IDF to deal a harsher blow approved an added $225 million for The confl ict began on July 8 following ing Hamas attempts to infi ltrate Israel by to Hamas and opposed the various Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence a barrage of Hamas rockets on Israel. tunnel and sea, Israel launched a ground ceasefi res. Residents of the South, who system. Tensions between the sides had risen invasion of Gaza on July 17, which lasted have withstood rocket fi re for more than U.S. State Department spokesperson after Hamas operatives in the West Bank two weeks. a decade, also have called for a continued Jen Psaki said the U.S. “strongly sup- kidnapped and murdered three Israeli The ground operation ended as Israel operation. ports” the truce. teens on June 12. Israeli troops swept the and Hamas agreed to the fi rst in a string “Any concession to Hamas is a surren- “We view this as an opportunity, not a West Bank in the ensuing weeks, arrest- of temporary ceasefi res. During the calm, der to terrorism,” Ashkelon Mayor Itamar certainty,” Psaki said. “Today’s agree- ing hundreds of Hamas members, the sides engaged in Egyptian-mediated Shimoni said August 26, according to ment comes after many hours and days according to Israel. The July 2 kidnapping negotiations begun early in the confl ict Haaretz. “The residents of the South on a long-term truce. But the talks ended wanted to see this campaign resolved, August 19 without an agreement as but that will probably not happen.” Hamas broke the ceasefi re and resumed – This article incorporates rocket fi re. other fi les from JTA.

PHOTO: EMAD NASSER/FLASH90FLASH 90 A Palestinian child stands amid the rubble after Israeli airstrikes in the PHOTO: FLASH 90 Israeli soldiers leave the Gaza Strip, August 4, 2014. northern Gaza Strip, August 18, 2014. September 8, 2014 3 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM North American and Israeli youth play hockey together in Metula The Canada Israel Hockey School is a unique venture bringing Canada’s favourite sport to Israel. Organizer Mitch Miller of Ottawa spoke with the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin’s Monique Elliot.

oung hockey players from Springer said the appeal of coaching Canada and the Unites States “was one of the main reasons I went.” had a unique experience this The Canadian delegation also included Ysummer as they played together Laurie Boschman, a National Hockey with young Israelis at the Canada Israel League (NHL) veteran who played for the Hockey School (CIHS) located at the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Canada Centre in Metula, Israel. Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils, and Metula, located very close to the border fi nished his NHL career in 1992-93 as with Lebanon, is in the Upper Galilee, captain of the Ottawa Senators; and Tessa Ottawa’s partnership region in the Bonhomme, who played for the Canadian Partnership 2Gether program. women’s gold medal-winning team at the

“The trip was a huge success because it 2010 Olympics. PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCH MILLER was the fi rst year we’ve had a hockey camp The group spent several days exploring Hockey player Noy Rosenberg from Kibbutz Kfar Giladi near Metula in Israel for North Americans to attend,” Israel. The old city of Acre, the Sea of Gali- with Canada Israel Hockey School organizer Mitch Miller of Ottawa. said CIHS organizer Mitch Miller, who is lee and a kibbutz and Druse village, the also chair of Ottawa’s Soloway Jewish home of some Israeli hockey camp partici- coaches wanting to earn certifi cation from from where the group was staying. Community Centre. pants, were just some of the stops on their USA Hockey, the sport’s offi cial representa- “It was not a big deal for us,” Miller said. “The fact that we’ve had fi ve kids this tours. tive to the United States Olympic One landed in a fi eld and the other on a year along with the probably 45 or so kids The CIHS camps are a testament to the Committee and the International Ice road in the middle of the night when there from Israel was great,” he said. “And I efforts of the late Roger Neilson, a longtime Hockey Federation. was no traffi c. The group travelled that road know we’ll get more kids in the future NHL coach who, with a key group of sup- Newberry, USA Hockey’s Southeast the next day and saw that road crews had because of the experience these kids had: a porters and volunteers, began to introduce director, taught new strategies and already repaired the minor damage, he said. mixture of touring, hockey and just hockey to Israel almost 20 years ago. His techniques to the Israeli coaches through a It is speculated the rocket fi re must have hanging out with the Israelis.” passion is recognized for having stimulated combination of 12 hours of in-class come from rogue individuals as the Israel The majority of the North American Israel’s growing affi nity for hockey. instruction and on-ice work to develop Defense Forces confi rmed that Hezbollah delegation was not Jewish, a fact that only The camps are organized for both boys basics skills appropriate to athletes’ ages. or any other terrorist organization did not encouraged many of the players to get to and girls, and more than 450 players have He also helped them develop personal fi re the rockets, Miller said. know their teammates and enjoy exploring participated since the fi rst camp at the coaching philosophies and how to teach The experience was transformative for a new country. Canada Centre in Metula in 1997. complex skills to struggling players. kids and adults alike, he added. “They shared the same passion as you,” Boschman and Bonhomme led drills for The Ice Hockey Federation of Israel will “It was awesome, it was an unreal ex- said Zach Springer, one of the two teen- players both on and off the ice. The off-ice recognize the certifi cations with the perience,” said Springer, despite needing to aged Canadian goalies from Kingston who conditioning sessions included running purpose of developing an Israeli coach seek out a bomb shelter with the group in coached at the camp. “It didn’t seem to the rink’s steps as well as weight training. certifi cation program, he said. Tel Aviv while meeting with visiting Cana- matter what their religion was. They were Tom Newberry, a coach from The majority of coaches in the course dian senators and members of Parliament. just there to play hockey.” Washington, trained more than 20 Israeli came from in-line hockey programs as “[I was] a little nervous,” Springer said there are only three ice hockey rinks in about seeking cover. “But seeing all the Israel: in Metula, as well as Maalot and local people around me who were just very Holon. calm about it; they had trust in the Iron “These are people who are quite Dome. It was kind of calming to see that.” passionate about hockey. That’s really fun Miller said the plan is to continue to to see in a non-traditional hockey market,” offer the summer hockey experience in Boschman said. Israel to North Americans. Despite the lack of rinks, the enthusiasm “Hopefully we’ll get more Ottawa for hockey has been intensifying. The participation,” he said, noting the chal- mother of one Israeli player told the lenge of solidifying the summer camp delegation that the family moved to Metula dates farther in advance so that families to be closer to the rink. can plan accordingly for the 10-day trip. “It warms my heart to hear those kinds “It was a great opportunity for people of stories,” Miller said. to get to experience Israel and play The group of North Americans played hockey,” he said. hockey and toured Israel from July 3 to 13, For more information about how to get just as hostilities with Hamas were involved or participate in future hockey escalating. Miller said the group was very camps in Israel, contact Mitch Miller at

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURIE BOSCHMAN safe in Metula, near Israel’s northern [email protected]. Former Ottawa Senators captain Laurie Boschman instructs young Israeli border, despite the two rockets fi red from – Part of this article was based on fi les hockey players at the Canada Centre in Metula. Lebanon that landed a few minutes away from JTA/Hillel Kuttler. 4 September 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Panel to discuss media coverage of Israel

BY MONIQUE ELLIOT “What is the cutoff point? And does it tions, so you want to say things in a way he recent Israel-Hamas confl ict really matter?” he said of the long and people can hear them.” has increased scrutiny of the complex history between the state of While Goldberg said his own bosses way international media Israel and the many regional players did not enforce a strict policy of what Tpresents both sides of a confl ict, involved in each rise of hostilities. could and could not be reported, he but it’s not always possible to report the Goldberg is editor-at-large at the self-censored in his own way due to his full story with each update, said J.J. Forward, where he worked as the unique knowledge of the region. Goldberg of New York’s Jewish Daily editor-in-chief from 2000 to 2007. He “Some things you just want to leave Forward. writes both a regular column as blogs on unsaid, because you don’t think they’ll Goldberg will be one of four panelists the Forward website. He has also worked, be heard properly,” he said. participating in “More Than Meets the in various roles, for the Jerusalem Report, As a columnist and blogger, Goldberg Eye: What we say (and don’t) when we New York Jewish Week, Jewish Frontier said self-censorship is not entirely cover Israel,” an event organized by the magazine and HaMevaker, a Hebrew- necessary for him; his work is opin- New Israel Fund of Canada to foster language newsweekly based in Los ion-based, so he can be a “little rougher discussion on understanding media Angeles. and a little more sarcastic,” but he also PHOTO: DAN LOMBROSO coverage of Israel. The discussion takes During his time as editor-in-chief of wants people to read his work and take “People get easily offended in all directions place Monday, September 15, 7 pm, at the the Forward, Goldberg said it was a him seriously. so you want to say things in a way people can hear them,” says J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large Soloway Jewish Community Centre. challenge to get an authentic message “It’s the same feeling as holding a of the Jewish Daily Forward. Providing context in reporting is across because of the biases through fragile box of eggs in my hand,” he said. essential, Goldberg said, adding that it is which people consume the news. Goldberg was a founding member of impossible for everything to be repeated “I wanted the paper to speak to the Kibbutz Gezer near Tel Aviv, where he of Israel. The other panelists are Lisa in each article for the uninitiated, who broad Jewish community,” he said. believed he would live before coming Goldman, co-founder and contributing can often be the most opinionated. “People get easily offended in all direc- back to North America to pursue editor of the Israeli-based, online journalism. The New York-based writer magazine +972 and director of the and editor had also served as a sharp- Israel-Palestine Initiative at the New LETTERS WELCOME shooter with the Israeli Border Police America Foundation; and Joseph Rosen, Civil Guard. He often translates articles author of “The Israel Taboo,” a widely Letters to the Editor are welcome if they are brief, signed, timely, and of and columns from Hebrew publications discussed article in The Walrus Magazine interest to our readership. The Bulletin reserves the right to refuse, edit or into English so that a broader audience (January-February 2014). condense letters. The Mailbag column will be published as space permits. can read the experiences of those living Admission to the panel discussion in Israel, from their perspective. is free of charge, but attendees are Send your letters to Michael Regenstreif, Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Three other media professionals – encouraged to register in advance for 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9. Or by email to [email protected] including Ottawa Jewish Bulletin editor the free symposium through the events Michael Regenstreif – will join Goldberg page on the New Israel Fund Canada in the panel discussion and share their website at www.nifcan.org or by calling own perspectives about media coverage 416-781-4322.

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Our Jewish “home by rabbis and local scholars. away from home” The SJCC connects the community to Israeli arts and Enter the Soloway JCC lobby on a culture through concerts by visiting Israeli winter afternoon and you are greeted by musicians, the annual Israeli Film Festival children gathered around the Chanukah and the celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut. candles singing the Hebrew blessings and The 10,000-volume Greenberg Families songs while they eye the baskets filled library is a repository of Jewish history, with chocolate gelt. Suits and ties are out religion, fiction and film, available to the of place at the SJCC when everyone else entire Jewish community, old and young. is dressed as queens, kings and fantastical “We are very serious about our Jewish beings for Purim. Even when not celebrat- Campers from one of the Soloway JCC’s Specialty Camps, the Great Adventure Group, show mission” says Executive Director Barry ing holidays, the SJCC offers the Ottawa their solidarity with Israel. Sohn. “The SJCC is a place where all Jews Jewish community a profound immer- new parents gather at the SJCC for play- develop into community leaders. can come together in harmony regardless sion into Jewish culture on a daily basis, groups, Shalom Baby and Shabbat pro- “The SJCC is your child’s Jewish ‘home of religious denomination. We are a com- throughout their lives. grams. By age two, children are enjoying away from home,’ providing a nourishing munity centre and take pride in serving our “We don’t talk about Jewish conti- all the Ganon preschool has to offer and space where children of all traditions can community, but we are always mindful of nuity – we enact it daily,” says Assistant are beginning to learn about Jewish values gather together, build a community of our Jewish mission and strong connection Executive Director Maxine Miska. and holidays and spending summers at support and develop skills and values that to Israel.” “Walking through our building, you can JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps. become their foundation for success,” says While the SJCC is many things to many see babies in our Shabbat Shalom pro- The SJCC is part of a natural Jewish Gail Lieff, SJCC Director of Youth & Teen people, at its core it is the focal point of grams, preschoolers at Ganon, children lifecycle as kids who love JCC summer Programs. Jewish activity in Ottawa and a place where and adults of all ages learning and socializ- camps grow into teens who work at sum- Daily, adults of all ages and back- all members of our community are wel- ing, but, most significantly, together under mer camp as counsellors and life guards grounds visit the SJCC for classes on come. one roof – as a community.” and remain engaged in the Jewish commu- Jewish texts and history, watch a Yiddish For more information about the SJCC, The connection begins early in life as nity as they progress through BBYO and play or learn to speak Hebrew, all taught visit www.jccottawa.com. 6 September 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Before I could walk over to see what was what, the fi re trucks and ambu- Fire trucks and ambulances lances pulled out of the parking lot, turned onto Broadview Avenue and were a reminder that we all parked again in the Ottawa Jewish Community School parking lot near the SJCC’s outdoor pool. need to be vigilant “Was there a problem at the school?” I wondered. It turned out the fi refi ghters and paramedics from the Hazardous Materials Unit were at the SJCC to spend the morning working with the teenagers

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR taking an SJCC training course for MICHAEL REGENSTREIF potential lifeguards. So, while, thankfully, the fi rst respond- he Ottawa Jewish Bulletin offi ce ers were not on the Jewish Community is in the Joseph and Rose Ages Campus for an emergency situation, Family Building – the location seeing them arrive before I knew the Tof the Soloway Jewish Com- reason they were there was a powerful munity Centre (SJCC) – on the Jewish reminder that we should all be vigilant Community Campus. I try to arrive an as we go about our business – whether hour or so early several times per week on the Jewish Community Campus or

so that I can swim in the SJCC’s terrifi c PHOTO: MICHAEL REGENSTREIF anywhere. indoor pool. (How lucky am I to have First responder in a hazmat suit works with teenagers taking a lifeguarding course in the SJCC outdoor pool. such facilities downstairs from my OPERATION PROTECTIVE EDGE offi ce?) With the seeming end of Operation Today – I’m writing on August 29 just an increased threat in Ottawa,” as Jewish past April remain a vivid memory. Protective Edge, one can only hope that before this issue goes to press – was one Federation of Ottawa President and CEO So, when I saw the ambulances and all Palestinians will come to understand of those mornings I came early to swim. Andrea Freedman wrote in a message to fi re trucks pull up beside Hillel Lodge, I that the road to a future for their chil- But, as I arrived at about 8 am, I saw the community this week about security assumed there must have been some dren lies in building a constructive several fi re trucks and ambulances issues, we are aware of the increased sort of threat or emergency there. society and state, not in attempting to from the Ottawa Fire Services’ incidents of anti-Semitism that occurred But my minded quickly started to ease destroy Israel. Terrorism only leads to Hazardous Material Unit pulling around the world this summer during when I didn’t see the fi rst responders more hate, more destruction and more into the parking lot. Israel’s war with Hamas and other acting with any sense of urgency – and I death. Those of us who work in Jewish terrorist groups in Gaza. And the also quickly realized there were no police Two states for two people – no matter facilities have a heightened awareness of horrible and senseless murders by a cars on the scene. Surely, in the event of how hard it is to achieve – remains the security. “While there is no indication of neo-Nazi outside a JCC in Kansas this an emergency, the police would be there. way forward.

unthinkable that the political process doesn’t have an impact on them. The Why many people don’t vote: Ontario election was about future debt, jobs and tomorrow’s pensions. All three they can’t get past the disdain subjects have such incredibly huge repercussions on young people and their future. The rejection can’t be about the care about Ontario politics and that they The traditional argument has always issues. They are all topical. It is some- wouldn’t know who to vote for. been that voting is not just a right, it is thing else that drives them away in In both instances, I tried to tell them an obligation. To some, it is a sacred droves. what an important thing it was to vote obligation, which people fought and Entrenched second generation and how easy it was to do. I told them died for. So, does that mean one should cynicism is the root cause of today’s how close their respective voting still vote even if they have no idea who to indifference among young people. stations were, in one case, across the for vote for? Is a thoughtless, mindless Today’s young people grew up hearing IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS street, in the other, down the street. I vote worthy of the traditional view of the their parents downgrade politics and JASON MOSCOVITZ told them it takes seconds and that, by sanctity of the vote itself? politicians to such a great extent that voting, they would be doing a good thing Although it might be easier to under- they have been completely turned off. t really is shameful almost 50 per for themselves. No argument prevailed. stand why young people in such high They never get to the importance of the cent of eligible voters didn’t vote in Both were among the no-shows. I proportions can’t be bothered to vote, it issues that affect them, because they June’s Ontario election. It is so hard wondered if they ever had civics lessons is, by any measure, sad and worrisome. It never get past the disdain. Ito imagine that voting has become in school. is not good for them, or for democracy, It was in the 1980s, in the age of sound nothing more than an annoyance, or Traditionally, people believed it was or for the country. clips and the beginning of the 24-hour worse, for half the people. important to vote because that is how One would have thought, in the age of news cycle, that western politics became Of those who opted out, young people democracy works. But I was struck by social media, there would be a signifi cant somewhat less of an honourable profes- are among the highest number. The day something the young people said, which increase in the level of young people’s sion. It became more of a media-gener- of the Ontario election, I happened to helps me better understand their interest and participation. It certainly ated business of people saying what they have separate conversations with two position. When they said they never helps some young Canadians become had to say to get elected in 15-second 25-year-olds in our community, one a followed the election because they had more engaged, so one can only wonder clips. Damn the consequences of not young man, the other a young woman. no interest in it, and they wouldn’t know how much worse it would be without saying what you really mean, because I asked them if they were going to who to vote for, I wondered if they were social media. But the bottom line is that winning is all that matters. vote, and they both said they wouldn’t. just being honest and truthful. Why it’s as bad as it is, and there is little, if any, What is really sad, as much as I don’t Both of them, and it is interesting how would you vote, if you hadn’t shown any reason to be hopeful. want to admit it, I fear young people who they echoed each other, said they hadn’t interest, hadn’t followed the issues and Twenty-fi ve-year-olds are just starting don’t vote may be more justifi ed than it followed the election, they didn’t really didn’t know who to vote for? their lives and their careers. It is appears. 8 September 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

recent hospital visit, I felt at once broken and optimis- tic. I saw their wounds, and it hurt me. And yet they are mailbag | [email protected] so young, they have faith and hope. It’s that hope and faith in the strength of the Jewish people that fi ll me with optimism. What a unique nation we are, there is no other like us. Everyone is unifi ed, we care for each communities. What luck the IDF was able to dismantle MESSAGE FROM WOUNDED IDF SOLDIER other, we support each other and we love each other. them before tragedy struck. My moshav hosted a large number of children The IDF needed to destroy the tunnels. There were so We have a lost a lot of soldiers and have many evacuated from the Israeli hot zones. It was a joy for me many and it is unclear how Hamas had successfully wounded. As tradition dictates, previously wounded to see them benefi t from a respite from the sirens and built so many. Hamas’ plan was to destroy complete soldiers like me, visit the wounded. When I left my most falling pieces of rockets. It’s the innocents that I mourn for, not just for the Jewish people, but the innocents of Gaza, who are forced to hide behind Hamas and its military arsenals. I am overwhelmed by your support and concern for us in Canada. It’s really unbelievable. I keep reliving, in my mind, my recent visit to Ottawa and Montreal. Because of your warmth and hospitality I felt at home in both cities. Watch over yourselves and please send warm regards and love to the Ottawa Jewish community.

Hagai Zeira, Israel

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Continued from page 9 couple married recently in a ceremony in deered for the city’s defence.” One of the and then returns to Ukraine farther north rebel-held city with more than 10,000 Donetsk held with the background noise men, who Alexander believes were in an area not held by separatists. Jews, which is under constant shelling as of bombardments by Ukrainian pro-Russian separatists, asked him to “You have to understand, the reb- government forces prepare to storm it. warplanes. leave. el-held area and its surroundings are “My sense is that 80 to 90 per cent of In Zhytomyr, Alexander, a refugee in “So now, even if the fi ghting stops, I totally lawless,” Rabbi Gopin told JTA. the Jewish population of Donetsk already his 50s who asked to be identifi ed only by expect there will be very little for me to “So the car could get stopped and emptied out of the city, including my his fi rst name, fl ed Lugansk after three come back to,” Alexander said. “I stayed detained or turned back by rebels, own family,” said Sasha Ivashchenko, men with rifl es entered his small packing here because this was my place, my suspicious government forces or even who fl ed the city last month and is factory in the city’s industrial zone and business. Now there’s no point.” thieves preying on the helpless – compli- waiting to make aliyah with his wife. The informed him it had been “comman- When Alexander left the city late last cations that increase exponentially what month, public transportation was still is already a serious risk.” operating. But rail traffi c ground to a halt To deal with such possibilities, Rabbi Chazzan Yoni Jakubovic to lead on July 26 following the shelling of the Gopin provides his drivers with an train station, effectively trapping much of envelope full of cash for bribes. High Holy Day services at Ohev Yisroel the population – including hundreds of “Luckily, we’re talking about bribes at elderly Jews – in a city that many warn is around the $50 or $70, so that’s still BY HESHEL TEITELBAUM holidays. the site of a looming humanitarian affordable,” said Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, OHEV YISROEL Ohev Yisroel offers services in a warm, catastrophe. founder of the International Fellowship hev Yisroel, Ottawa’s only friendly and heimische atmosphere in the Currently, there are 47 urgent cases of of Christians and Jews, a Jerusalem-based Orthodox synagogue in spirit of Ahavas Yisroel (love of fellow Jews in need of rescue, according to organization that has spent millions downtown Ottawa, is pleased Jews). Lay members lead the services, Eleonora Groisman, the founder of a providing relief to Jews in Ukraine. Oto announce that Chazzan Yoni and everyone, regardless of background non-profi t that maintains a database of To outsiders – and even to some Jakubovic of Toronto will return to lead or affi liation, is invited to participate. Jews seeking rescue. Among them is a Ukrainians – the decision by thousands our High Holiday services for a second Everyone leaves feeling wanted and woman in her 80s trapped inside her of Jews to remain in a war zone seems year. Chazzan Moshe Kraus has described inspired. Every service is followed by a Lugansk apartment. incomprehensible. But it’s no mystery to his davening as inspiring and those who congregational Kiddush. Getting such people out is a complex Natan Sharansky, the Jewish Agency’s were present last year agreed it was very Ohev Yisroel invites those in need of a and risky operation that requires travers- chairman, who was born in Donetsk. meaningful. place to recharge for the year to partici- ing a circuitous route through Russian “The Jews that stayed, they are the Located at 516 Rideau Street in Sandy pate in our High Holiday services. territory and greasing the palms of forces hardcore,” Sharansky told JTA. Hill, close to the University of Ottawa and Memberships are available and no one is encountered along the way. Using his “They’ve watched friends and family Parliament Hill, Ohev Yisroel offers an turned away for lack of funds. contacts with rebel leaders, Rabbi Gopin leave throughout the 1990s and after, Orthodox choice downtown for observ- For more information, contact Heshel has established an escape route in which choosing every time to stay. But there ant tourists, businesspeople, students Teitelbaum at [email protected] a driver picks up the evacuees in comes a time when reality trumps even and Sandy Hillers on Shabbat and or visit www.ohevyisroel.ca. Lugansk, crosses the border into Russia the hardcore.” PAY ATTENTION...... To the need to explore your Jewish spirituality with people whose practices refl ect the values by which you live.

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21 Nadolny Sachs Private [email protected] BY YONATAN CURRY Friends and merchants were surprised, 613-722-8827 www.ottas.ca spontaneous decision saw me but happy, to see me back so soon after on an Air Canada fl ight to my last visit to Israel, and their constant Israel for a brief two-week visit refrain was “Canada is a friend of Israel!” Aat the end of July during I couldn’t agree more. Operation Protective Edge. A personal Donations of tzedakah money to solidarity mission, it elicited a wide range various Israel Defense Forces charities felt of emotions. empowering. Handing out our coloured A sense of anticipation on the fl ight quarters to individual soldiers made this was palpable. This was replaced by relief personal. and excitement as I cleared visa security Hebron yielded excitement when my and headed to Jerusalem. minivan was attacked and rocks shat- Disappointment followed in fi nding tered a side window. A rock thrown from only fi ve other guests at my hotel and an apartment just missed a boy in my seeing the almost deserted Ben Yehuda party. This excitement was replaced by the and Jaffa Streets in the coming days. But satisfaction of being able to give some Clif a friendly greeting at the Great bars and military T-shirts to the soldiers Synagogue gave a comforting sense of stationed at the Tombs of Ruth and normalcy, and a visit to the Kotel literally Yishai. bolstered my faith. Further excitement ensued at Rachel’s The following day saw more dis- Tomb in Bethlehem with demonstrations appointment when almost no one on the way and smoking refuse fi res in showed up for the free municipal the roads. The sense of mother Rachel’s Shabbat walking tours at Safra Square. presence was comforting, but wholly new. On Sunday, this feeling was compounded I felt disappointment upon learning into shocked disbelief when I was shown that travel to Sderot was restricted and I all the empty pages in a religious tour would not be able to provide support to company’s schedule. children in bomb shelters. There was Solace returned with some food and shock at seeing the destroyed bus shelter books from the Geula stores, which have from a tractor attack in Jerusalem. But become my favourites, as I read in the real panic at fi nding a 3-inch long warm sunshine. cockroach in my bathroom that night! Sadness was mixed with pride as I Coffee with familiar Ottawa faces, attended the funeral of St.-Sgt. Liel Rabbi Barry and Shira Schlesinger, at a Gidoni on Monday evening. Amongst the café was relaxing. A huge concert with large crowd of mourners on Har Herzl, I Avraham Fried and Yehoram Gaon was have never felt so close to Israel. an emotional high later that week. A taxi ride the following day to the The overarching feeling I had as I stood Modiin Cemetery where the three at the Kotel on the morning of my murdered students are buried beside departure was one of faithful gratitude each other was both moving and uplift- that, once again, I had been privileged to ing. On the way back, I got off at the visit Israel. This time to show her brave Sanhedria Cemetery to visit the grave of people, as they again battled adversity, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. they were not alone. September 8, 2014 13 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Trip to Israel inspires rabbi’s life-affi rming pledge: ‘I refuse to collaborate with hopelessness’

BY RABBI ELIZABETH BOLTON Intercultural Center near Zion Gate. A OR HANESHAMAH study session at the Knesset with MK Ruth n 500 words. Calderon. A talk by, and with, Yossi In 500 words, convey a key Klein-Halevi at the Shalom Hartman experience, or a snapshot, about my Institute. My fi rst siren, while standing out Itrip to Israel this July. at the light rail stop near East Jerusalem’s Rabbis Elizabeth Bolton (right) of Or Haneshamah and Toba Spitzer (left) of Congregation In 500 words, talk about arriving on Damascus Gate, watching the trails and Dorshei Tzedek in West Newton, Massachusetts, with Jo Milgrom, a Judaic artist and scholar, in July 4, during the mourning period for hearing the booms of the Iron Dome her home and studio in Jerusalem. The rabbis are wearing tallitot they created after studying the three boys and the aftermath of the response. More sirens in Tel Aviv – at a about tzizit with Milgrom. fourth boy’s death. Convey the impact of restaurant on the seaport, on a tour of hearing about Reb Zalman Schachter- graffi ti in the Florentine neighbourhood, Shalomi’s death on July 4, of spending a during a meal at our hotel. More news, day of davening in the German Colony of always more news. Jerusalem with his mourning Chassidim In 500 words, how I learned that my from the Jewish Renewal community, fl ight was cancelled, that I would not and then making a shiva call to his arrive in Ottawa in time for my son’s daughter in Geula. return from his summer program, yet was In 500 words, explain the signifi cance of graciously welcome to stay as long as the Shabbat service in Tel Aviv with Beit needed (an extra nine days!) in the Tefi lah Israeli, moved from the namal remarkable Ottoman-era Jerusalem home (port) to a community centre for safety; a of Jo Milgrom, a great Judaica artist and joyous, music-driven, deeply Israel, yet scholar. wonderfully familiar Kabbalat Shabbat In 500 words, the eagerness to see my – attended by the rabbi of the yeshiva old favourite cafés, to fi nd they had most where two of the murdered boys studied. defi nitely changed, as has Israel. The In 500 words, include a description of a pleasure of remembering shortcuts, walk along the Burma Road, built with staircases and bus routes in and around great haste and ingenuity in 1948 to bypass Jerusalem. Of visiting old friends and Jerusalem, with the high school-age travel- family. Of witnessing the prevailing lers from Camp JRF, the Reconstructionist despair. movement summer camp, who thought- On July 29, fi ve days after my originally fully took in what might have taken place scheduled departure date, and three days at that spot – the site of an Arab village before I returned, how I scribbled this note abandoned (evacuated? destroyed?) in the to myself: “I refuse to collaborate with wake of making the road. hopelessness.” My visit to a cave inhabited for almost Now is the time to bring my own pledge a century by the same Bedouin clan, slated to life: from now through the High Holiday for demolition. An Iftar (Ramadan services to events beyond, working so this break-fast) meal on the 17th of Tammuz, experience can be shared – and maybe, also a fast day, at the Jerusalem next time, we’ll go there together. Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton is spiritual leader of Or Haneshamah (OrH), Ottawa’s Please support our advertisers Reconstructionist congregation. and tell them you saw their ad Visit www.orh.ca or call 613-239-4988 in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. for information on OrH’s High Holiday services. 14 September 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Ashkenazi Jews four times more likely to suffer from infl ammatory bowel diseases

BY JESSICA DIENER affected by these illnesses. FOR 3C FOUNDATION I have had the fortune of being here are a number of theories involved as both a participant and that try to explain the high volunteer in many of these programs, rates of infl ammatory bowel including the successful Youth Gut Tdiseases (IBD) among Ash- Together events for young people and kenazi Jews. their families affected by IBD. Having Geneticists, folklorists and patients been diagnosed with IBD at age 13, and alike have speculated how everything subsequently seeing other family from our genetic heritage, to kosher members suffer with these illnesses, diets, or our penchant for “eating our I can attest to the importance and power kishkas out” might attribute to the of a supportive community. four-times-higher prevalence of IBD I am bringing this to the attention among Jews of Eastern European of the Jewish community because the descent. 3C Foundation is looking to expand its Regardless of its origins, there’s a reach and better support people living strong likelihood that someone close to with IBD. you is affected by these diseases. We run a number of programs that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, serve patients of varying ages and the two main conditions that fall under needs, but recognize that there are the IBD umbrella, are caused by an communities, like the Jewish commu- adverse response in the immune system nity, where, despite its prevalence, IBD adversely affecting the digestive tract, has not been given enough attention. which results in a number of debilitating It is time that changes. and stigmatizing symptoms. Please visit www.3cfoundation.org for These illnesses bring about struggles more information on our programs. that can be diffi cult to share with others and, historically, few resources have been available to those trying to cope and seek support. Subscription Fortunately, there’s the 3C Foundation, about to lapse? an Ottawa-based charity, which aims to improve the well-being of persons living Don’t miss one issue. with Crohn’s disease and colitis. Renew today. The foundation provides research funding to help enhance quality of life for 613-798-4696, ext. 256 children living with IBD and provides education and support for people MEMBERS MEETING A meeting of the members of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7:00 pm Social Hall A The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building Meeting is open to the public. For more information contact: 613-798-4696, ext. 236 September 8, 2014 15 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad set to open new facility

BY MONIQUE ELLIOT as meeting rooms, a library and study he Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad centre, a teen lounge, staff and volunteer (OTC) will celebrate a major offi ces and a kosher kitchen. Archiectural milestone when the doors of its fi rm Barry J. Hoblin & Associates de- Tnew $4.5 million multipurpose signed the facility. facility in Barrhaven open on September The multipurpose design of the 15, said Rabbi Menachem Mendel Blum, building was one of the key considera- OTC’s executive director. tions when designing it, so that it fi ts the “We’re only getting started, and this is needs of the community without losing the next step,” he said. money, Rabbi Blum said. As a young couple, Rabbi Blum and his Funding for the new facility was raised wife Dina wanted to settle in an area in through donations. Of the $4.5 million Ottawa where there wasn’t much Jewish needed to pay for construction costs, infrastructure in order to make their own Rabbi Blum said OTC still needs to raise contribution to the local community, about $900,000. Rabbi Blum said. “Thank God, with the generosity of “We fi gured we’d set up shop here, some of our local donors, we were able to get the families together, and share the move forward with what’s going to be a beauty of Judaism and teach,” he said. beautiful facility,” he said. The Blums started out organizing Rabbi Blum has been organizing daily small classes, holiday programs and meetings with the consultants and get-togethers in the basement of their tradespersons to ensure construction is townhouse. on track to be completed by the deadline, The popularity of their programming with the interior almost complete and grew, “one thing led to PHOTO: MONIQUE ELLIOT landscaping being one of the fi nal the next” and they had to move to a Rabbi Menachem Mendel Blum oversees construction at the site of the new Ottawa Torah projects. home with a larger basement, then to Centre Chabad facility slated to open September 15. “We look forward to celebrating with rented storefronts to host services, the entire community,” he said. Shabbat dinners and the Chabad Hebrew temporary structures. The new 12,000 square-foot facility The grand opening and ribbon- School. “Young families are moving out to features multifunctional spaces like a cutting ceremony for the new Ottawa Now, 17 years after their start, Rabbi what I call the ‘Western suburbs,’ which is gathering hall with fl exible walls to Torah Centre Chabad will be held on Blum is preparing to open the new OTC Barrhaven and Kanata,” he said of the accommodate prayer services and other Monday, September 15, 5:30 pm, building on a plot of land where he has more than 100 families that use OTC’s events. at 111 Lamplighters Drive in Barr- been holding classes and services in various services. There are also classrooms that double haven.

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BY MAXINE MISKA at the University of Toronto. In 2012, he collection of original documents from the SOLOWAY JCC became the fi rst Stanley Lewis professor Yishuv (pre-1948 Jewish community in uring Operation Protective of Israel studies at the University of Palestine) augmented with introductions Edge, the Israel Defense Forces Oxford. and comments about each document. were equipped with almost Penslar studies Zionism and modern Penslar’s latest book, Jews and the Dfuturistic armaments. By Israel in the broad context of modern Military: A History, explores the long and contrast, the victory of the nascent army European and Middle Eastern history, complex relationship of Jewish people of Israel against massed Arab forces in Jewish history, nationalism, and colonial- with military service in the modern the 1948 War of Independence seemed ism. His fi rst book, Zionism and world. In the book, he describes the 1948 almost miraculous. David Ben-Gurion Technocracy: The Engineering of Jewish War of Independence as a Jewish world said, “In Israel, in order to be a realist, Settlement in Palestine, 1870-1918, placed war. A signifi cant number of Jews fought you must believe in miracles.” Indeed early Zionist settlement policy in a in the First and Second World Wars and understanding the history of Zionist comparative perspective in relation to some of the military expertise gained in development in Palestine provides a these movements. His second book, those confl icts infl uenced the develop- realistic though no less astounding Shylock’s Children: Economics and Jewish ment of the Zionist militias in Palestine, explanation for that victory. Identity in Modern Europe, traced the which evolved into the Israel Defence Derek J. Penslar will lecture on “Why history of Jewish political economy from Forces. Derek J. Penslar’s latest book, Jews and the Israel Won the 1948 War” on Sunday, the 18th century to the present. He is also In his talk, Penslar will bring various Military: A History explores the long and September 21, 7:30 pm, at the Soloway the co-editor, with Eran Kaplan, of The aspects of his research to explore some of complex relationship of Jewish people with Jewish Community Centre. Penslar holds Origins of Israel, 1882-1948: A the reasons for the victory in 1948, military service in the modern world. the Samuel Zacks Chair in Jewish History Documentary History, which presents a including the skills and knowledge immigrants brought to the Yishuv from provide a deep understanding of a war, military experience in the First and which, though it occurred 66 years ago, Would you like to advertise Second World Wars and the Russian has emerged as a seminal event in Jewish Revolution, and the fi nancial and and world history. This lecture is spon- in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? material support of the Diaspora. sored by the Vered Israel Cultural and Sara Vered, who fought in the 1948 War Educational Program and the Canada- of Independence, asked Penslar – who is Israel Cultural Foundation. Contact Barry Silverman currently writing a biography of Theodor For information, contact Ella Dagan at 613 798-4696, ext. 256 | [email protected] Herzl for Yale University Press’ Jewish [email protected] or 613-798-9818, Lives series – to come to Ottawa to ext. 243.

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BY MAUREEN KAELL MALCA PASS LIBRARY As the Malca Pass Library Book Discussion Group begins its 24th year, we’re ready to welcome back current members and invite new ones to share the joy of reading with us. This year’s reviewers are all back by popular demand and we look forward to their always interesting, informative and entertaining presentations. Come for the review, even if you haven’t read the book. Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in the Simcha Room at Agudath Israel Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Avenue. Annual membership is $15 per person or $25 per couple. You may also attend individual sessions for $5. The schedule for the 2014-2015 season is: • September 16 – The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez will be reviewed by Jack Schecter; • May 5 – A Tale for the Time Being by astic group of volunteers. by, meet our volunteers and explore the • October 14 – A Guide for the Perplexed Ruth Ozeki will be reviewed by The library is open Thursdays from wonderful collection of Judaica and by Dara Horn will be reviewed by Norman Wolfi sh; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and has an exten- Jewish content material available Sophie Kohn Kaminsky; • June 2 – Claire of the Sea Light by sive collection of Judaica, as well as to you. • November 18- The Light Between Edwidge Danticat will be reviewed by books on all aspects of Jewish life and If you would like to join our Library Oceans by M. L. Stedman will be Deborah Saginur. learning, Israel, and an eclectic col- volunteer team and donate your time reviewed by Kinneret Globerman; For further information contact lection of cookbooks. We also have a for a three-hour monthly shift, call Estelle • March 31 – The Museum of Maureen Kaell at [email protected] or large collection of DVDs and music Melzer at 613-722-0721. Extraordinary Things by Alice 613-224-8649. videos. Help keep the treasures of the Hoffman will be reviewed by Alvina The Malca Pass Library at Agudath Everyone in the community is wel- Malca Pass Library open to our Ruprecht; Israel Congregation is run by an enthusi- come to use the Malca Pass Library. Drop community.

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he last thing I said to Leonard ‘Leibel’ Fein, the while allowing himself to criticize its policies when he American Jewish leader and visionary who died deemed them ill-suited to the vision of Zionism he August 14 at age 80, was, “Check your inbox.” MIRA SUCHAROV believed in. Even in his fi nal column for the Forward T We had just concluded a two-day meeting for VALUES, ETHICS, – published two days after his death – “From Gaza to Ameinu, the progressive Zionist organization on whose Sderot, Trauma Marks the Past – and the Present,” he board we both sat. Over coffee breaks and deli dinners, COMMUNITY effortlessly summoned empathy for “both sides.” we had spoken about his writings, including Against the By all accounts, Fein was a visionary giant. The fact Dying of the Light: A Parent’s Story of Love, Loss and Hope, that there was hunger in America – the land of plenty the book he had written about his daughter’s untimely – pained him (he called it a “scandal”), so he founded death. I had wanted to seek some advice on fi nding my But, today, I have pangs of sad regret. There was so MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. He was awed by way into the pages of the Forward, where Fein had been much else I could have learned from him: how he the gap between Jewish literacy levels and the plague of a featured columnist for nearly a quarter century. Hence balanced the pressures of universalism and tribalism – ongoing illiteracy in America, so he founded the my fi nal comment to him, as I bid him farewell. as Steven M. Cohen wrote about so eloquently in his National Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Writing about Not two days later, by coincidence, I had secured a tribute to Fein in the Forward; how he identifi ed Jewish affairs was a passion, so he co-founded, and for 12 position as a contributing blogger at the Forward and so pressing social justice needs and found a way to address years, edited, Moment magazine. put off sending that email to Leibel. them; how he remained a steadfast supporter of Israel He was a committed liberal Zionist, serving on the boards of the New Israel Fund, Americans for Peace Now, and Ameinu. Sam Norich, publisher of the Forward (and another fellow Ameinu board member), called Fein “a magid, an itinerant preacher whom people came to hear because he illuminated our lives.” Leon Wieseltier, literary editor of the New Republic, called him a “state-of-the-art mensch.” As a liberal Zionist, Leibel represented the strand of Zionism I tend to advocate when I write about Israel in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, and I have noticed that, of all the letters the Bulletin receives in response to my column, it is the subject of Israel that gets readers most incensed. But it’s the legacy of Jewish leaders like Leibel that reminds me there is a third way: neither the way of vilifi cation nor the way of whitewashing. There is a way to embrace Israel, point out its fl aws and focus on promoting solutions rather than scoring political points. I regret not asking Leibel how, in his generation, many of whose members maintain a more hawkish perspective when it comes to Israel and the Palestinians, he was able to maintain a politics of compassion. I regret not asking him about how he was able to nurse a loss so deep, the death of his daughter, that he could still

contribute to the public sphere and touch so many in such a profound way. I regret not asking him about the relationship he saw between social justice issues like literacy, hunger and the plight of minorities and asylum seekers in Israel, and Israel’s path forward with the Palestinians. I indeed regret not asking him about these things. But I also suspect that, deep down, I know the answer. He was able to merge these identities and positions because, for him, the answer lay in the principles of expansiveness, relationships, empathy and connection. And, judging by the many highly personal tributes to Leibel that have been fi lling social media and the Jewish press over the past few weeks – mentoring relationships mourned, inspiration cherished and even secret crushes revealed, many others thought so too. OTTAWA TALMUD TORAH Mira Sucharov, an associate professor of political science at Carleton University, blogs at Haaretz.com. AFTERNOON SCHOOL Strong Jewish Education, Identity, and Community Values Would you like to advertise in the 613.722.8827 • [email protected] • www.ottas.ca Ottawa Jewish Bulletin?

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ith the arrival of September, students or the major draw when considering Jewish educational are back in school and young families options. have a variety of options for Jewish “It is an individual choice, but I do think that what Weducation – from day schools for those MONIQUE ELLIOT strikes against the [day] schools is that we do have very seeking full-time immersion in a Jewish educational EMERGING GEN good public schools in Ottawa,” Luffman said, adding atmosphere to several supplementary schools avail- that it is a popular, convenient and cost-effective option able for families that have chosen the public school for families with many children. system. While there are obvious challenges, Lisa Leith of Indeed, many families have chosen the public school Centrepointe said her busy family has found the route as witnessed by the declining enrolment in recent to simply fi nd a solution that works best for your solution that works for them. Leith’s two children years at Jewish day schools throughout North America, family. attend public school and go to Chabad Hebrew School including here in Ottawa. There are a variety of options for Jewish education in on Sunday. According to numbers analyzed by Statistics Canada Ottawa. “When I attended Hebrew school, it was looked on as sociologist Jackie Luffman, there was a 28 per cent Preschools include Ganon at the SJCC and the extra schooling, but, for my kids, it was always another decline in enrolment in Ottawa’s Jewish day schools Westboro Jewish Montessori Preschool at the Chabad- extracurricular activity,” she said of her kids, Zachary, 8, between 2004 and 2011, and the decline has continued. affi liated Jewish Youth Library. and Sydney, 13. However, Luffman adds that, over the same time Day schools include OJCS (kindergarten to Grade 12), They always want to go on Sunday and come home period, there has also been a 17 per cent drop in supple- the Orthodox-oriented Torah Academy of Ottawa to tell Leith and her husband, David, what they learned mental school enrolment. Luffman has tracked the state (preschool to Grade 8), the Chabad-affi liated Rambam and experienced, she said. of Jewish education in Ottawa on her Ottawa Shtetl blog Day School (preschool to Grade 8), and Orthodox high The kids’ enthusiasm and success tells Leith that it – http://ottawashtetl.wordpress.com – using statistics schools Ottawa Torah Institute – a school for boys, was a good choice for her family. from reports released by the Jewish Federation of which is re-launching this year with a Grade 9 class after Both Leith and Luffman said they are aware their Ottawa. being closed last year – and Machon Sarah High School families’ stories will not necessarily be the case for all, Luffman’s son, Zev, is in Grade 5 in public school and for Girls. but they are making the best of a complex situation. also attends Ottawa Talmud Torah Afternoon School. Supplemental schools in Ottawa include Chabad The common thread among families who are happier Her daughter, Rachel, is in Grade 6 at the Ottawa Jewish Hebrew School, Ottawa Talmud Torah Afternoon about their experience with Jewish education is that it Community School (OJCS). School, Temple Israel Religious School, Ottawa Modern hasn’t been a forced undertaking. It’s a commitment to Luffman said it was a tough decision to take Zev out Jewish School, Star of David Hebrew School, and, at the something bigger than themselves. Yes, there are of OJCS two years ago, as she is a fervent supporter of high school level, Torah High. As well, Talmud Torah concessions and some manoeuvring to fi nd balance day school, but added it was the best decision for him. and Torah High have teamed up to launch Talmud within hectic schedules, but, as long as their kids are “It’s not a path I would have [initially] chosen,” she Torah High, a new supplemental program for Grade 8 happy and learning, Luffman and Leith said they’ll said. students. continue on their chosen paths. For young parents deciding how to give their kids Cost, priorities, convenience, location and curricu- “I think that, if people want to be involved, they can a well-rounded education while fostering a strong lum are all factors parents need to deliberate. Some- be involved,” Leith said. “There’s everything, but you connection to Judaism, other Ottawa parents say times one of these aspects is either the main deterrent have to want it.” Mental health is a vital component of fi tness

ou’ve probably heard the phrase, “mind, body, you need medical advice, call your family doctor for a spirit.” What does it mean? Holistic health referral to a mental health professional. takes into consideration the complete person, GLORIA SCHWARTZ Some of the symptoms of depression may include Yincluding the physical, psychological/emo- FOCUS ON feelings of sadness, changes in sleep habits, changes in tional, social and spiritual components of well-being. If appetite, loss of interest in activities you normally fi nd one or more of these interdependent components is off FITNESS pleasurable, anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, thoughts balance, it can negatively impact the other aspects of of suicide and unexplained physical symptoms. For a one’s health. comprehensive list of symptoms, see the Mayo Clinic list Many people exercise to lose a few pounds or improve at http://tinyurl.com/mhccq9w. their physical fi tness. Because exercise increases the we are all fallible. If something good can come of this In Canada, suicide is the seventh most common cause release of mood-elevating neurochemicals and helps senseless death, it would be more openness about of death in males and the 10th most common cause regulate the stress hormone cortisol, a byproduct of mental health. There is still a stigma and shame associ- of death in females. In 2011, there were 16.3 male and 5.4 exercise is feeling better mentally. Persistent or acute ated with mental illness. female deaths by suicide per 100,000 people. mental health issues require more than exercise; it’s Mental health issues are underreported. Many people http://tinyurl.com/q72myxg advisable to consult with a mental health professional in don’t get a timely diagnosis or the help they need. Some Whenever there’s a celebrity death by suicide, the such cases. are in denial or too ashamed to seek help. Some are able media latches onto the story, just as it does with airplane When actor and comedian Robin Williams committed to put on a happy face in public, but they suffer in crashes, mass shootings or a crisis in the Middle East. As suicide in August, his fi nal act shone a spotlight on silence behind closed doors. Perhaps Robin Williams soon as ratings slide, the media moves on to the next big mental illness. After his death, his wife revealed he had was one of them. Many people are unaware of the signs, story. I suspect that, by the time this column is pub- suffered from clinical depression and early stage symptoms or dangers of clinical depression or other lished, Robin Williams’ death will no longer be in the Parkinson’s disease. He’d had his share of battles with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and chronic, headlines. His fans can continue to enjoy his legacy substance abuse and had heart surgery in recent years. low-level depression. through his television shows and fi lms. I can also savour What came as a shock to his fans was that a person with According to the Canadian Mental Health Association the memories of his live performance in Ottawa a few his seemingly happy family life, wealth, success and (CMHA), a person experiencing a major depressive years ago. But his family must live with the sorrow over incredible ability to make others laugh, could feel so disorder is “grappling with feelings of severe despair over their personal loss. We can honour the late comedian hopeless and helpless that he resorted to taking his own an extended period of time. Almost every aspect of their with an act of remembrance in the form of conversa- life. He reportedly had sought professional help for life can be affected, including their emotions, physical tions that focus on whole-body fi tness – an approach depression. If someone of his stature, with access to the health, relationships and work. For people with depres- that includes mental fi tness. Let’s ensure we no longer best psychiatric care available, ended up committing sion, it does not feel like there is a ‘light at the end of the keep the subject of mental health in the closet. suicide, what message does that send to the rest of us? tunnel’ – there is just a long, dark tunnel.” www.cmha.ca Gloria Schwartz is a personal trainer at the Soloway JCC Whenever such a tragedy occurs – whether it’s a The CMHA recommends that, if you or someone you and the author of Personal Best: Train Your Brain and celebrity or an ordinary person – it makes us realize that know is in a crisis and needs immediate help, call 911. If Transform Your Body for Life. 22 September 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM September 8, 2014 23 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Are You Not a Man of God? sacrifi cing a fi rst-born child; and, in each case, personal Devotion, Betrayal, and Social Criticism relationships, notably with mothers, are what is fi nally in Jewish Tradition DAVID BROOKS sacrifi ced. In contrast to Iphigenia, who speaks out By Tova Hartman and Charlie Buckholtz subtly against her fate, Isaac is largely silent. But, in a Oxford University Press BOOK REVIEW Midrash, Isaac lashes back at the system with a single 208 pages sentence: “But I grieve for my mother.” There are heroes in the book, such as Tamar, who n Are You Not a Man of God? Devotion, Betrayal, and avoided ona’at devarim by sending evidence of Judah’s Social Criticism in Jewish Tradition, Tova Hartman The challenge facing the high- guilt to him privately, and Rabbi Akiva, and Charlie Buckholtz take a new and innovative lighted in their Introduction: “These who, though voting for Rabbi Eliezer’s Ilook at four well-known stories from classical stories are all, in some way, about expulsion, presented the decision to Jewish literature: two from the Bible – the near sacrifi ce people who know they have been him in a mood of mourning. of Isaac, and the role of Hannah in becoming the model sacrifi ced for the sake of a ‘larger value,’ With one exception, villains are of how to pray; and two from the Talmud – the expul- and yet feel unable to speak that generalized to those who use power to sion of Rabbi Eliezer for refusal to accept the majority knowledge fully. And so they speak it suppress the voices of marginalized decision about Akhnai’s oven, and the career of partially. It is often a hushed voice. But, people. The one exception is Rashi, Beruriah with her ability to match her male colleagues as we will show, nor is there silence. who takes one ambiguous statement in erudition and her anger when they fail to apply The perception of silence is actually a about “the Beruriah Incident” in the lessons learned to personal relationships. They perpetuation of the values that Talmud and, ignoring all other indica- approach each story with both a deep reading and a silenced the voice in the fi rst place. But tions of her character, concocts the “voice-centred” reading tuned to nuances of language if we can open a space for the question- story about Beruriah succumbing to that identify or imply counter-culture commentary. ing of those values, we open a space for seduction by one of her husband’s It is diffi cult to summarize the book, but, at heart, it is hearing those voices. We do that by students. a demand for justice from people who, in these stories, reading with an eye toward devoted This is an important book, but its may live within existing political and cultural norms, resistance.” importance may be hidden by sloppy but who also subtly challenge those norms. In some Much of the argument in the book is editing, not worthy of Oxford cases, the challenge can be found in the text itself, in based on comparisons with other times University Press. Literary editing others only in Midrash. While not every argument is and other disciplines. For example, Iphigenia was should have shortened many long and complex senten- convincing, they all challenge the reader to reconsider sacrifi ced to the gods by her father, Agamemnon, in ces and more time is spent on Greek legends and accepted positions. The authors are particularly sensi- order to obtain winds necessary to take the Greek army Freudian psychology than is needed to make the tive to times when power relationships permit some to Troy. They are compared with Isaac and Abraham at authors’ points. Even so, a diligent reader will be “greater good” to overcome the value of human rela- the time of the Akedah. In each case, the child is rewarded with insights and, one may hope, an inclina- tionships or commit the sin of ona’at devarim (humiliat- sacrifi ced, or nearly so in the case of Isaac; in each case, tion to take another look at already well-explored ing someone with words). the notion of a greater good impels a father to consider Biblical and Talmudic stories. September 8, 2014 27 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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