JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF OTTAWA ottawa jewish ✡ Walkathon page 14 ottawajewishbulletin.com bulletinjuly 22, 2013 volume 77, no. 17 av 15, 5773 Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd. • 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1R9 • Publisher: Andrea Freedman • Editor: Michael Regenstreif $2.00 Leadership torch passed at Federation AGM By Michael Regenstreif need to feel engaged and appreciated, and The Jewish Federation of Ottawa had a special attention needs to be paid to providing busy agenda for its annual general meeting, ongoing communication to donors and agen- June 5, at the Joseph and Rose Ages Family cies in a timely manner; ensuring transparen- Building. Debbie Halton-Weiss ended her cy so “that community members understand two-year term as Federation chair and Steven the process and outcome” of decisions made Kimmel began his two-year stint in the posi- by the Federation Board and staff; providing tion. Andrea Freedman spoke to her first accountability to donors and agency partners AGM as Federation president and CEO, Is- so that funds are “allocated in a fair process, raeli Ambassador Miriam Ziv said farewell to ensuring that we are meeting the needs our Ottawa’s Jewish community as she prepares partner agencies based on the dollars we have to end her term as Israel’s chief diplomat in available to be distributed”; and ensuring on- Canada, and the three major community ser- going dialogue with past leaders to gain from vice awards were presented. their experience and insight. Halton-Weiss said she was “truly hon- Kimmel also said ensuring the future of oured and humbled” to have served as chair. Jewish education in Ottawa remains the com- “It has probably been the most challenging munity’s biggest challenge and noted the suc- and rewarding two years of my life.” cess of the recent fundraising campaign to se- Looking back at some of the Federation’s cure the future of the Ottawa Jewish Commu- accomplishments during her tenure, Halton- nity School. Weiss called particular attention to the “This proves that we as a community are Debbie Halton-Weiss, outgoing chair of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, receives a openOttawa initiative and its follow-up indeed committed to ensuring that Jewish ed- book of bound copies of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin published during her tenure from aimed at engaging Ottawa’s young Jewish ucation in Ottawa is a priority,” he said. incoming Chair Steven Kimmel, at the Federation AGM, June 5. (Photo: Peter Waiser) adults in the community and at bringing the “The Federation must continue to ensure emerging generation into leadership posi- that every Jewish child has the opportunity to tions. receive a Jewish education,” Kimmel added. “It is truly a success story of which we Freedman stressed improved customer Campaign kickoff to feature should all be very proud,” she said. service and building stronger relationships in She also mentioned successful efforts to her first AGM speech as Federation president engage major stakeholders in the community and CEO. actor Joshua Malina and to attract the highest calibre of lay and “I firmly believe in the concept of a ser- By Ilana Belfer main a mensch,” is the title of Malina’s professional leadership. vant leader, and the Federation is here to When actor Joshua Malina comes to keynote speech, a talk he’s given to Jewish Kimmel, in his inaugural address as Fed- serve the needs of all members of the Jewish town next month to launch the Jewish Fed- communities across North America, and he eration chair, spoke about the Federation as community, all of our donors and each and eration of Ottawa’s Annual Campaign, he’s brings to the National Arts Centre on Sun- “community.” every Jewish organization. The Federation is asking the audience to grant him two day, August 25 at 7 pm. “Without community, we are separate and a convener – we can and should bring people points: that he’s made it in Hollywood, and On the question of whether he’s made it apart, weak and fighting,” he said. “With and organizations together,” she said. “We that he’s a mensch. in the entertainment industry, his credits community, we are able to dialogue more eas- need to focus on our common interests and “Neither of which is entirely clear or es- speak for themselves. ily, work together to achieve common goals our common agendas. We need to look for tablished,” he said, laughing, in a telephone After earning his bachelor’s degree in and come together when there are tragedies or synergies and we need to work on the behalf interview with the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin theatre studies at Yale University, Malina crises to deal with.” of the entire community, together.” from Los Angeles. went on to star as Jeremy Goodwin in Kimmel said all donors to the Federation (Continued on page 2) “How to make it in Hollywood and re- (Continued on page 9) World Class Outsourcing ... and more! 613-744-6444 613-244-7225 Providing quality service 613-744-5767 613-244-4444 to the National Capital Region since 1947! www.boydgroup.on.ca Page 2 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – July 22, 2013 Outstanding volunteers honoured at Federation AGM (Continued from page 1) Freedman spoke about the changing nature of philanthropy and announced the creation of the Centre for Jewish Philanthropy, a partnership of the Federation and the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, a new concept to match the aspirations of donors with needs in the community. “We will have holistic, year- round conversations with donors and understand what is important to them. We are working with our core agencies to bring new and exciting projects to donors for consideration that will strengthen the community. Giving should be meaningful, it should be impactful and donors should be able to understand and measure the effect of their gift,” she said. Echoing Kimmel’s point on transparency, Freedman said the Stacey Segal receives the Freiman Family Young Leadership Award Federation is developing “key per- from A.J. Freiman. (Photo: Peter Waiser) formance indicators” and promised Henry Molot (right) accepts the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished to report to the community on Service Award on behalf of Maureen Molot from Robert Greenberg. (Photo: Peter Waiser) “what has worked and [what has] worked less well” at the 2014 Freiman Family Young Leadership career as a tireless volunteer stretch- AGM. Award, which recognizes excep- es back over more than 60 years. “Quite simply, our goal is to tional service and leadership by “You get more than you give.” build a strong, welcoming and in- someone under age 40, to Stacey Maureen Molot, who could not clusive Jewish community com- Segal. attend the AGM due to a commit- prised of caring, committed, edu- Segal also received the ment away from Ottawa, was the cated, active and engaged Jews of Lawrence Greenberg Young Lead- recipient of the Gilbert Greenberg all ages,” Freedman added. ership Development Award, which Distinguished Service Award, the With her term as Israeli ambas- allows her to attend the General As- highest tribute the Ottawa Jewish sador to Canada scheduled to end sembly of the Jewish Federations of community bestows on an individ- this summer, Ziv said bidding North America (GA) in Jerusalem ual for exceptional service over farewell to the Jewish community in November. Young leadership many years. was “a bittersweet moment.” She award recipients from Jewish com- Molot, the first woman to serve called attention to the deep friend- munities throughout North America as president of the Jewish Commu- ship developed between Canada will be honoured at the GA. nity Council of Ottawa/Vaad Ha’Ir and Israel – between governments “There is no better feeling in the (now the Jewish Federation of Ot- and between communities. world than knowing you’re helping tawa) spoke to the AGM via pre- “The strength of our bilateral re- someone else,” said Segal in ac- recorded video. lations is thanks, in part, to the sup- cepting her awards. “I can’t imag- “Where is our community head- port of Jewish communities such as ine my life without volunteerism.” ing?” asked Molot, who described yours. I commend the Federation The Shem Tov Community Vol- some of the community’s current for unique projects, such as Dragon unteer Award, which recognizes challenges, such as Jewish educa- Boat Israel, which connect Canadi- outstanding volunteer service over tion, fundraising and the anti-Israel ans to Israel,” she said. many years, was presented to Ruth atmosphere on university campus- Ruth Aaron receives the Shem Tov Community Volunteer Award from Ric Davey. (Photo: Peter Waiser) The Jewish community’s annual Aaron by Ric Davey of the Ottawa es, as “daunting.” awards for volunteerism and leader- Citizen. However, noted Molot, most of community’s current crop of lead- she added. ship were presented during the “Imagine being honoured for the same issues have confronted ers to do the same. Henry Molot accepted the award AGM. something you love to do,” said and been met by past leaders, and “This is a great community and on his wife’s behalf from Robert A.J. Freiman presented the Aaron, whose busy and still active she expressed confidence in the we have much to be proud of,” Greenberg. 2 $2,000 7th Enter every time you visit the Mall until August 30, 2013 July 22, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 3 Page 4 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – July 22, 2013 Strong year highlighted at Foundation AGM cation or an apprenticeship in and Psychology” weekly at George Joseph Cooper the artistic, literary or social NCSY’s Torah High and he’s Scholarship awarded sciences. their go-to substitute for all “I didn’t realize how other courses, including Jew- By Michael Regenstreif cessful OJCF events, such as many things I was doing until ish ethics, philosophy and and Ilana Belfer the annual power breakfast I actually started putting the leadership.