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at large, “as well as his remarkable personal generosity.” Arnie Vered receives Despite his current battle with cancer, O’Reilly Runte noted Vered “remains centred on caring for the Ontario Medal others and ensuring the continued well-being of family, friends and community. for Good Citizenship Vered’s nomination for the medal received widespread support. Jewish community leader is one of only eight people “In the close to 50 years I have been in Ottawa, I do not know of in the province to receive the award in 2013 anyone who comes close to Ar- By Michael Regenstreif Ottawa Jewish community leader ly,” noted the award citation. nie’s record of community service,” In an investiture ceremony pre- Arnon (Arnie) Vered, who was un- Vered was nominated for the wrote Rabbi Reuven Bulka in his sided over by Lieutenant-Governor able to attend the ceremony because award by Carleton University Pres- letter of support. David C. Olney in the Legislative he is currently undergoing cancer ident Roseann O’Reilly Runte, who Rabbi Bulka mentioned Vered’s Building at Queen’s Park in Toron- treatment. cited Vered’s “extraordinary career support for hospitals, the arts and Arnie Vered’s nomination for the education, and called special at- to, October 17, eight Ontarians were “Wherever he turns his sights of voluntary service, his strong lead- Ontario Medal for Good Citizen- honoured with the Ontario Medal and energies, people say he brings ership qualities, dedication and ac- tention to leadership roles he has ship received widespread sup- for Good Citizenship. an incredible vision, focus and the complishments,” in both the Jewish assumed in the Jewish community: port. Among the eight honourees was ability to get things done effi cient- community and in the community president of Hillel Academy for two terms, chair of the UJA Campaign, “He is a leader who inspires oth- chair of the Soloway Jewish Com- ers to emulate his personal level of munity Centre and president of the commitment and active engage- Jewish Community Council of Ot- ment,” wrote CHEO CEO Alex tawa/Vaad Ha’Ir (now the Jewish Munter and CHEO Foundation CEO Federation of Ottawa). Kevin Keohane, who noted that “No one in the community’s Vered’s efforts on behalf of CHEO history has held all these positions, over the past 17 years have “benefi t- each very demanding and time con- ed many children in the past; many, suming,” noted Rabbi Bulka, add- many more children in the present ing, “He is always ready to help, and will still benefi t more in the fu- and has done so for countless people ture when they need critical care.” and causes ... He is a community su- “It is an unbelievable honour to perstar.” receive this recognition from the Attorney Jacques Shore called Ministry of Citizenship and Im- attention to Vered’s efforts leading migration,” Vered told the Ottawa fundraising campaigns on behalf of Jewish Bulletin in response to learn- health care facilities, the National ing he would receive the award. “I Arts Centre, the Jewish community, was most thankful and very proud the greater Ottawa community, and to be one of eight people selected to the United Way. receive the 2013 Ontario Medal for Limmud Ottawa opening concert “The successes of our communi- Good Citizenship. (From left) Singers Adam Moscoe, Cantor Jeremy Burko, Cantor Daniel Benlolo and Shira Taylor, ty are his successes and are largely “More importantly, though, I am pianist Evelyn Greenberg and MC Laurence Wall with the Beth Shalom Choir at the fi nale to The due to his diligent and heartfelt ef- humbled by what was written on my Music We Love, the opening night concert at Limmud Ottawa, October 19. More Limmud photos forts,” wrote Shore in his letter of behalf for my nomination organized on page 14. (Photo: Robin Chernick) support to the nomination. by Roseann O’Reilly Runte.”

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One reason why Israel is such a At St. Paul University, she gave good place for archeologists is that an overview of the excavations at there is so much archeology going Huqoq, an ancient Jewish village on there. in Galilee, where her team found an “Israel is a pretty easy place to ancient synagogue with a mosaic work,” said archeologist Jodi Mag- fl oor depicting the biblical fi gure of ness, who spent two days in Ottawa Samson and a Hebrew inscription. last month and spoke to the Ottawa The synagogue dates to the fi fth Jewish Bulletin before delivering century CE – the Talmudic or late a lecture at St. Paul University on Roman period. She said only a few October 17. late Roman synagogues contain “In Israel, we stay at a local mosaics with biblical scenes, and kibbutz in air-conditioned rooms, the discovery is signifi cant and and they cook for us. It’s therefore stunning. much easier than in some other Her visit to Ottawa was spon- Archeologist Jodi Magness at her excavation in Huqoq, Israel. Magness discussed the dig during her visit to Ottawa in October. (Photo: Jim Haberman) parts of the world. And it’s such sored by the Archeological Insti- a small country that it’s easier to tute of America, a professional so- treasure hunters, like Indiana Jones. the past by using a particular kind Another thing the rabbis may not travel around and see other sites.” ciety of archeologists. A connected misconception is that of information. Not everything have liked in the Samson mosaics Magness, a professor of early “There has always been a good we get to keep what we fi nd. That’s people made has survived.” is the Philistines with horses, as Judaism at the University of North level of public interest in biblical not true. I can study our fi nds, but In an article for Biblical Arche- this feature is a later elaboration, Carolina at Chapel Hill who spends archeology because of the nature of they belong to the State of Israel.” ology Review (“Scholar’s Update: not a part of the Biblical account. about two months in Israel each the subject matter,” she said. Professional archeologists don’t New Mosaics from the Huqoq The appearance of these elements summer on archeological digs, is Magness, who was born in Phil- look for things like Noah’s Ark or Synagogue,” September/October at Huqoq (and at the nearby syna- featured in Jerusalem, the IMAX adelphia and grew up in Miami, the Ark of the Covenant, she said. 2013), Magness writes it might gogue of Wadi Hamam) may refl ect documentary now showing at the said she’d wanted to be an archeol- “Archeologists seek to understand surprise some readers “to learn popular Jewish traditions that cir- Canadian Museum of Civilization. ogist since she was 12, when an ex- the past by excavating human ma- that Samson is not described as a culated outside of rabbinic circles.” Magness also served as a histor- ceptional teacher got her interested terial remains, anything people giant in the Bible. Samson’s giant Magness said public engage- ical consultant during the making in ancient Greece. manufactured and left behind – a stature refl ects later Jewish tradi- ment with archeology is import- of the fi lm and was present at the “My interest was always in the house, pottery, stone tools, whatev- tions about the Biblical judge and ant because it’s good for people to museum, October 16, for a ques- ancient classical world.” er. We study those remains in the hero, which considered him as a learn about the past. tion-and-answer session following She majored in archeology and same way a historian studies writ- potential (and failed but not false) “You can subscribe to archeolo- the regularly scheduled screening. history at the Hebrew Universi- ten texts. messiah – a forerunner of the true gy magazines. Many digs take vol- Her areas of expertise are the ty of Jerusalem, including ancient “Another popular misconcep- messiah.” unteers, and there are plenty of dig archaeology of Palestine in the Ro- Greek, participating in many exca- tion – we don’t study dinosaurs, She adds, “In the period after the opportunities out there all around man, Byzantine and early Islamic vations and learning constantly. those are paleontologists; we don’t Roman destruction of the Temple the world,” she said. periods; ancient pottery; ancient “I think there are a lot of popu- study bones, those are anthropolo- in 70 CE, many rabbis disapproved Visit jodimagness.org for more synagogues; Qumran and the Dead lar misconceptions about archeolo- gists. Humans did not manufacture of Samson because of his sexual information on Magness and her Sea Scrolls; and the Roman army gists,” she said. “One is that we are bones ... Archeology is the study of exploits with non-Israelite women. work. Stephen Victor among the nominees for the Genesis Prize The Genesis Prize Founda- for centuries.” tion announced, October 21, that Ottawa lawyer and philanthrop- New York City Mayor Michael ist Stephen Victor was among the Bloomberg will be the inaugural nominees for the Genesis Prize. He Genesis Prize Laureate. was nominated by the Jewish Fed- The prestigious new award – eration of Ottawa in recognition of which has been called the Jewish his tireless work on behalf of the world’s version of the Nobel Prize, Jewish community and Israel. the Pulitzer, and the MacArthur “The Federation looked at the Award – was created to recognize criteria of this international award people who have attained excel- and felt that Stephen Victor em- lence and international renown bodied the exceptionally high in their professions, and whose standards outlined by the Genesis actions and achievements embody Prize,” said Federation President the character of the Jewish people and CEO Andrea Freedman. “His through commitment to Jewish dedication to Jewish causes and his values, community and the State leadership in this community and of Israel. globally are worth celebrating.” Genesis Prize nominee Stephen Victor visits with children and teachers at the Westboro Jewish Mon- The award is administered by The prize, in the amount of $1 tessori Preschool, a program of the Jewish Youth Library, October 9. a partnership of the Offi ce of the million U.S., which will be used Prime Minister of the State of Is- “the goal of the Genesis Prize is to his selection. “Many years ago, ernment and philanthropy. The toward the winner’s chosen phil- rael, the Genesis Philanthropy inspire unity throughout the global my parents instilled in me Jewish Genesis Prize embraces and pro- anthropic causes, will be presented Group and the Offi ce of the Jewish community.” values and ethics that I have car- motes those same values and eth- by Israeli Prime Minister Benja- Chairman of the Executive of the “I am deeply honoured to be the ried with me throughout my life, ics: a common thread among the min Netanyahu to Bloomberg at a Jewish Agency for Israel. With a fi rst recipient of the Genesis Prize,” and which have guided every as- Jewish people worldwide that has special ceremony in Jerusalem in worldwide nomination process, said Bloomberg after learning of pect of my work in business, gov- helped move humankind forward May. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 3

community and caring for our Telethon brothers and sisters in Israel. According to Freedman, “the ancient half-shekel membership eclipses goal, raises was a flat fee that everyone, rich and poor, had to give more than $65,000 equally. What remains true, Chaired by the people, this year, our Telethon today, is the communal aspect that defines one’s willingness incomparable Rivier raised an astounding $67,275, eclipsing the goal of $55,000. to stand up and be counted as sisters – Brenna, part of something larger.” “My sisters and I are long- Marlene and Shelley time Telethon participants,” Co-Chair Shelley Rivier – this year’s Telethon said Co-Chair Brenna Rivier. added, “One of the most mean- ingful aspects of Telethon is “We are extremely support- was a huge success! the diversity of participants ive of the Jewish Federation of – young and old, first-time By Federation staff Ottawa and are drawn to the callers and people who partic- community-building aspect of In Exodus, we learn that ipate every year. It is always Telethons. Our goal is to reach everyone counted in the cen- powerful when representatives out to as many community Leiba Krantzberg, Women’s Campaign chair, and Charles Schachnow, sus shall give a half-shekel from a wide variety of different members as possible to pro- Campaign chair, reached out to community members during the re- (Exodus 30:13). community organizations come vide them with an opportunity cent successful Telethon. Photo by Jared Isaacson Inspired by this Biblical together, united in a common to make a gift.” custom from our ancient change and the notion that mitzvah was that every com- purpose.” Jewish communities, a goal Clearly this goal was together we are stronger. munity member should have a of the Annual Campaign is to accomplished, as approxi- “In ancient times, the share in the communal service If you have not already unite the entire Jewish com- mately 25% of all gifts to the half-shekel was dedicated of the Temple.” made a gift to this year’s munity under the common Annual Campaign are made to maintaining the Temple Building on that notion, Annual Campaign and would cause of meeting communal during Telethons. in Jerusalem,” said Jewish today’s Annual Campaign like to, please contact Dawn needs. Through the dedicated The Annual Campaign is Federation of Ottawa President is about maintaining, sup- Paterson at 613-798-4696, efforts of more than 70 volun- about connecting to commu- and CEO Andrea Freedman. porting, strengthening and ext. 272, or by email at teers, including many young nity. It is about inclusion, “The purpose underlying this enhancing Ottawa’s Jewish [email protected]. HOLOCAUST EDUCATION MONTHUntil Nov. 29 “Jan Karski’s Mission for Humanity” Exhibit at the Canadian War Museum

Exhibit is free of charge (there is a fee to enter the other exhibits at the Museum). Open to the public. Guided tours available: contact [email protected]. This exhibition was created by The Polish History Museum in partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland and the Jan Karski Educational Foundation. It is presented by The Embassy of the Republic of Poland at The Canadian War Museum, The Canadian Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, The Shoah Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, The Embassy of Israel, The Embassy of the United States ofAmerica, The Canadian Polish Congress, and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. For the most up to date schedule visit jewishottawa.com/shoah Info: [email protected] or 613-798-4696 x 253 Page 4 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 OJCS students to perform Get The Flooring & Window Coverings You Want. . . Now! 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While Dumas wrote The Meera Landau measures Gabe Hamburg for the cos- Three Musketeers in the tumes for his role as King Louis XIII in the OJCS pro- 1840s, it is set in France duction of The Three Musketeers, November 25-28. in 1625 during the reign of King Louis XIII. It was a itical intrigue and nefarious In multiple supporting highly charged era when the plotting. He also introduces roles are Elana Fogel, Mi- villainous Cardinal Riche- a sister for D’Artagnan who chael Roytenberg, Lieza lieu plotted to usurp the serves to provide a touch of Smith, Aidan Kaplan, monarchy and gain great- feminist perspective to the Noah Bellman, Binyamin er power for himself. This classic old-boys-club epic. Macleod-Stokes and Ella historical reality was intri- The OJCS production Sabourin. Shauna Miller is cately woven into the plot of features several veteran per- the stage manager and most Dumas’ serialized novel and formers of past productions students also participate in into the many subsequent in key roles while introdu- one or more aspects of the theatrical and fi lm versions cing eight new faces to the production: costumes, sets, of the story. ensemble. lighting and sound. In the OJCS adaptation Fifth year participant While The Three Mus- of the classic, written by Cassandra Starosta is dead- keteers lacks the Jewish playwright Ken Ludwig in ly wicked as the Countess relevance of The Dybbuk, 2006, the basic plot remains de Winter, or Milady; and the fi rst OJCS play, it turns the quest of D’Artagnan, a Jonathan Roytenberg, in his out that Rabbi Finkelstein young lad from the Gascony fourth OJCS show, plays the is a fan of Dumas’ work. countryside, to fulfi l his dastardly Cardinal Richelieu. As OJCS drama teacher and dream of becoming a mus- A superb group of Grade 11 play director, I consulted keteer. Ludwig, however, a student actors comprise the with the rabbi over the sum- master of the comedic touch, bulk of the cast: Yona Stein- mer with the desire to do has pared down the cum- man as Athos, Ethan Sabour- something completely dif- bersome and overlapping in as Aramis and Shmuel ferent this year – a play with storylines of the original text Prizant as Porthos, the three classical overtones and lots to reveal a hilarious, but co- musketeers. of physical theatre – and he hesive, story arc that moves The role of the brash, was very supportive. along at lightning speed with young D’Artagnan is played The Three Musketeers non-stop sword fi ghting, pol- by Matthew Rosenthal, runs from Monday, Novem- while Hannah Srour portrays ber 25 to Thursday, Nov- his sister, Sabine, and Meera ember 28, at 7 pm nightly. Allan Taylor Landau enacts Constance, Tickets are $15 (adults) and ■ GROUP PLANS D’Artagnan’s love interest. $12 (students and seniors) ■ LIFE INSURANCE Eric Buckshon is the Car- and are available through ■ DISABILITY INSURANCE dinal’s henchman, Roche- the OJCS offi ce at 613-722- ■ PENSION and RRIFs fort; Gabe Hamburg is King 0200. 613-244-9073 Louis XIII and Grade 12 Last year’s production Adath Shalom Agudath Israel Beit Tikvah Beth Shalom student Emma Hamer plays sold out, so reserve your Glebe Minyan Machzikei Hadas Or Haneshamah Temple Israel Queen Anne. tickets soon! November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 5 Talking with Ottawa Jewish community leaders Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka: Judaism makes a difference in our lives and in the life of the community around us By Ilana Belfer but visibly, over time. general community around us. Having served as spiritual leader of Con- As people lack job security, they defer Once this is accomplished, he said, people gregation Machzikei Hadas since 1967, Rab- marriage and having children or they have will triage their priorities accordingly. Syna- bi Reuven P. Bulka is the “dean” of Ottawa’s fewer children, which leads to declines in gogue membership or school tuition, for ex- Jewish clergy and a leader renowned, locally both Jewish school enrolment and synagogue ample, becomes more important. and nationally, in both the Jewish community membership. Rabbi Bulka also has a suggestion – “a and the broader community at large. “So you end up with a situation in which crazy dream,” he said – to help solidify the In the broader community, Rabbi Bulka is the community itself has great things going future of Ottawa’s Jewish community and well known as honorary chaplain of the Roy- on, but some of the institutions are at a point assure its viability: build a Jewish university al Canadian Legion Dominion Command, where the critical mass needed to really thrive here, something no Canadian city has. as founder of Ottawa Kindness Week, for is severely compromised,” Rabbi Bulka said. “This is not a cheap thing, and people will providing the Jewish perspective to the Ot- “If some benefactor came and said, ‘Rab- say to me, ‘Hold it, Rabbi, you’ve got to take tawa Citizen’s weekly “Ask the Religion Ex- bi, here’s $2 million, just put it into your syn- care of the elementary schools before …’ perts” column, and as host of CFRA radio’s agogue budget and offer everyone free mem- “I’m not saying that we should ignore that, long-running “Sunday Night Live with Rabbi bership.’ I would love to do it. But no one’s but, if you take big picture thing and build Bulka” program. coming,” he said. that great type of a structure, what will hap- He has also chaired the Trillium Gift of Even so, Rabbi Bulka said he does not be- pen is that families will gravitate to the city,” Life Network, Ontario’s organ and tissue lieve simply “throwing money at it” can solve he said. donation agency, and the Ottawa Regional this problem. Despite the challenges being faced by the Rabbi Reuven Bulka Cancer Centre Courage Campaign, which has (Photo: Michelle Valberg) At its root, the challenge of this generation community, Rabbi Bulka remains hopeful raised more than $50 million for cancer care. and the next, he said, boils down to: “Will we about the future. Rabbi Bulka also served as co-president In 1973, Machzikei Hadas moved to a be able to infuse a sense of vitality and im- “Anybody who, in Judaism, is not an op- of Canadian Jewish Congress from 2007 to new synagogue building in Alta Vista, and portance and essentiality to being Jewish in a timist is not a realist. We have had so many 2009. he recalled the period after the shul’s move happy manner so that people will not be able challenges over the course of time … and here And that brief list only begins to scratch to Virginia Drive as “the glory days,” when to fathom the idea that Jewishness is optional we are,” he said. the surface of the rabbi’s many accomplish- the membership grew to more than 500 fam- and easy to discard?” This time, however, it’s not external forces ments – including authorship of more than 30 ilies and services would regularly attract full The next step, Rabbi Bulka said, would that are posing the threat. books. houses. be to strategize as to “how” by implement- “The economy isn’t anti-Semitic,” said “Everything I was involved in, when I was “It would’ve been great if we could stay ing a task force and following through with Rabbi Bulka. “It’s easier to react when you’re involved in it, was a highlight because, you on that mountain and not have to come down a game plan that will differ for each individ- being put into a corner by enemies who want know, when you’re in something, you have from it – but the mountain actually got low- ual, but will centre on being excited about to destroy you than it is to be alert to a danger to give it 100 per cent,” Rabbi Bulka told the er,” he said, noting the westward shift of Ot- the fact that Judaism makes a qualitative dif- … coming from internal realities that threaten Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. tawa’s Jewish population to help explain the ference in our lives and in the lives of the our viability.” When Rabbi Bulka moved to Ottawa synagogue’s declining membership. from New York in 1967, the shul, then locat- Another part of the explanation, he rea- ed downtown on Murray Street, had only 90 soned, is the North America-wide trend members and was in danger of folding. 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Through the guidance of the Board Kanigsberg of Ottawa and others helps ensure that This past year was also a time of great and the actions of senior management, Tamir our participants enjoy living in a Jewish loss with the passing of Norman and Tamir continues to maintain its reputation environment that includes kosher food Evelyn Potechin. As a founding Board for providing quality services to people a single solution but rather many small- and participation in many facets of Jewish member in1980, Norman worked tireless- with developmental disabilities. My goal er initiatives that together alleviate the community life. ly toward the creation of Tamir. During is to see that Tamir continues along this impact of austerity. The High Holidays were a busy time, his time on the Board and thereafter, track. To that end, the Tamir Board, families as Tamir participants came together to Norman connected deeply with Tamir As I reflect on the past year, I am filled and senior staff members recently came celebrate with friends, family members participants and endeavoured to ensure with a sense of pride. Despite no cost of together for a strategic planning session and our community. We would like to they lived as full citizens with dignity and living allowance from government for to look at ways to ensure the quality offer our sincere thanks to all the com- respect in our community. developmental services over the past four and capacity of our services. Joining us, munity synagogues for their ongoing sup- Tamir owes a large debt of gratitude years, Tamir continues to persevere and this year, was our Participant Advocacy port and hospitality. to Christine Kessler for her years served has managed to do so without any cuts to Committee of Tamir and Family Advisory Following the overwhelming success as Board president. Christine’s compas- programming or staffing. This is a major Committee of Tamir, who act as voices of the Tamir production of Joseph and the sion and professionalism are qualities accomplishment, one that has not been for our participants and their family mem- Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that was admired by all, and we look forward to matched by many of the other agencies in bers. The results of the meeting will form part of our 25th anniversary celebrations her continued involvement with Tamir as our field. the basis of a concrete plan of action. in 2010, a new original production is in past-president. However, looking to the future, it is Similar to the population at large, the works that will showcase our partici- Together with your ongoing support, likely that austerity will continue for some many of the people we support at Tamir pants. The theme of the show is inclusion Tamir will continue to thrive as the sole time as the government tackles its deficit. are baby boomers and they are aging and of individuals with disabilities. Stay tuned organization in Ottawa with the express We are working in collaboration with encountering health and other issues. This for further news on this exciting project. purpose of ensuring quality of life for families and others to look at how we can presents new challenges regarding our Our 2013 Golf tournament raised more people with developmental disabilities in do things differently. It will not involve services and facilities as participants’ than $40,000 and our Biennial Phantom a Jewish environment. The lesson I learned from a construction project Whilst glorious construction noise roars else and on the project at large. As Mai- of one mitzvah/commandment, my one and in the background, I write this column as From the monides wrote, “One should see the world, single deed can be the fi nishing touch need- our new centre/shul is being built in Bar- and see oneself, on a scale with an equal ed to bring the project to its completion, rhaven. pulpit balance of good and evil. When he does one and we can merit seeing God moving into The Baal Shem Tov, founder of the good deed, the scale is tipped to the good – His new abode (the Messianic age). Chassidic movement, once said, “From Rabbi and the world is saved.” Don’t underestimate the value of per- everything that you see and observe there Menachem Blum On the one hand, an undesirable forming one mitzvah/commandment. Our is a lesson to be learned.” Inspired by this OTC Chabad behaviour has a negative effect on the envi- construction team, as well as our client, saying, I share with you a lesson I learned ronment and impacts the world at large. On God, has been waiting for your contribution while watching a building being designed the world a better place to live in, by trans- the other hand, I have to cherish the value to bring the project to its fi nish line. and now seeing it being constructed. forming the world into a place of goodness Through my involvement in this project, and kindness, and by refi ning the world, I came to appreciate that there are so many turning it into a place where God feels different people with diverse talents and comfortable moving in. professions involved in building a structure. As we say in our prayers, “Letaken olam There are so many different consultants, bemalchut sha-dai (to rectify the world and engineers and trades people specializing in to render it under the sovereignty of God).” specifi c fi elds in the industry. Geotechnical, In effect, we are all architects, consultants, architectural, structural, mechanical, electri- and builders involved in building a struc- ture for our client, God. cal – the list goes on. What is fascinating is Owned by The Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd., 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9. that each one has a specifi c and indispens- The construction process taught me we Tel: (613) 798-4696. Fax: (613) 798-4730. Email: [email protected]. Published 19 times per year. able role to play in the making of the struc- have to remember that each one of us is © copyright 2013 ture. Moreover, any action taken, addition indispensable and has a role to play in this PUBLISHER: The Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. 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Like us at facebook.com/ Tensions have risen recently in the wake of retiring with this issue was itself once new Internet connection, you’ll be able to read Ottawajewishbulletin or follow us at twitter. the minority Parti Québécois (PQ) provin- and fresh and was a big step forward from the paper on your computer or tablet, and com/@JBulletin to stay up to date with the cial government’s proposing its Charter of how the Bulletin looked 15 or so years ago. we’ll feature additional content like import- print and web editions of the Bulletin. Quebec Values. But we’re ready for change, and we ant breaking news and regularly updated So, we’re ready to celebrate this mile- Now, we’ve received a report that think you’re going to like the new look news stories and features from Israel and stone in Ottawa Jewish Bulletin history. François Gendron, Quebec’s agriculture when you see it in a couple of weeks. around the Jewish world – much more con- Please join us on Tuesday, November 26, minister, is planning to introduce new regu- In addition to the new look, we’re also tent than we’ve ever had room for in the 7 pm, at the Soloway Jewish Community lations governing kosher and halal meat pro- looking at more in-depth coverage and anal- print edition. You’ll want to check the site Centre for our launch event at the Federa- duction. This would be over and above the ysis of some of the important issues facing regularly for new stories. tion’s members’ meeting. The team from regulations already enforced across Canada our community. One story we’re working The Bulletin will remain a forum for our David Berman Communications will give by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. on, for example, is a look at the issues Jewish community to engage on issues of us a guided tour through the redesign and This is worrisome because the PQ said and challenges currently being faced by interest and concern. As always, we’ll con- new website and you’ll hear some brief in 2012 that the slaughter of animals for Ottawa’s various synagogues. tinue to welcome your letters and guest col- remarks and comments from columnists halal meat production “slams directly We’re also completely redoing our web- umns. This is your community newspaper, Jason Moscovitz, Barbara Crook, Mira against Québécois values.” site at ottawajewishbulletin.com. Until now, so let your voice be heard. Sucharov – and me. Lawrence Bergman, the only Jewish our site has typically included just a couple It’s been a long process. It all start- Something else that hasn’t changed in member of Quebec’s National Assembly, of articles and a long list of the headlines ed about two years ago with discussions many years at the Bulletin are our subscrip- pointed out that the PQ statement was eth- from the edition’s stories and columns. at the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s tion rates despite constantly rising printing nic bashing and that it was “odious, unac- The new ottawajewishbulletin.com will Communications and Community Relations and mailing costs over the past decade or ceptable and reeks of intolerance.” A tale of helicopters, an election campaign, a campaign promise, and one very stubborn man The Canadian Forces are flying helicop- overlooked his promise to kill the GST. European consortium that builds the ters that date back to a year before my bar Good sense prevailed, and he and his EH101 were to have re-entered the com- mitzvah and I’m just two-and-a-half years government realized going backwards on petition, there would have been too much away from being eligible for my old age a major source of tax revenue was not, in history, far too much politics, and far pension. Those Sea King helicopters are any conceivable way, either possible or too many I-told-you-so’s for the Liberals really that old and the story behind why Jason smart. Canada was in recession and the to bear. The contract was awarded to they are still flying into their 50s is one of Moscovitz government was then carrying a huge defi- Sikorsky, an American helicopter builder. costly inefficiency. cit. Chrétien was ridiculed for breaking the But, while the EH101 was already in This is a political story about a billion GST promise and he was really sensitive service in the United Kingdom and in Italy, dollar-plus procurement program, an elec- built prototype choppers for other coun- about it. there wasn’t an existing helicopter for tion campaign, a campaign promise, and tries, many of which are allies of Canada. With one major promise broken and all Sikorsky. There was only a paper helicop- one very stubborn man: former prime min- Those 50 helicopters cost $5.8 billion, the hassle that went with it, the new heli- ter. That is what the Liberal government ister Jean Chrétien. and that shocked many people. The pur- copters became a more sacred promise he opted for when it rejected the EH101. Almost 30 years ago, Canada began to chase came at the end of the Mulroney had to keep. In Chrétien’s mind, the deficit In more than nine years since then, realize the then-middle aged Sea King heli- mandate, which made it even less palatable he was dealing with seemed to legitimize Sikorsky has never been able to deliver copters, while still serviceable, wouldn’t for some people, and it was announced his decision. His government moved to a single suitable, acceptable helicopter. last forever, that it was time to begin just before the 1993 election in which cancel the contract. Every new deadline has been missed. Last thinking about replacing them. There was Mulroney wouldn’t run. Not surprisingly, It cost money to cancel that contract. month, there were signs the government never any doubt Canada, with oceans and the helicopters became an election issue It cost $478 million to get out of it; $478 was giving up as new talks began with a vast north to patrol, not only needed and Liberal leader Chrétien’s narrative was million gone with no new helicopter on the new and original bidders. The procurement helicopters, the need was for heavy-duty, that Mulroney had spent billions on a heli- horizon and the Sea Kings getting older. process seems to be starting over again and well-equipped helicopters that wouldn’t copter Canada didn’t need. That was 20 years ago. the whole thing is an expensive embarrass- come cheap. The Liberal leader swore up and down Because Canada still needed new ment. So, while new helicopters were on the that a Liberal government would never helicopters, a new procurement process Canada’s Sea Kings are more than a wish list in the 1980s, by the ‘90s they buy Mulroney’s expensive helicopters. was entered into. But this was under the half-century old and counting. Can you were a priority – especially since once However, not buying them meant breaking Liberals who had already said no to the imagine the maintenance costs through purchased, it would still take several years a legally signed contract. For the record, EH101, which, in Liberal land remained the years to keep them in the air? Can you before the new fleet would be delivered. In Chrétien also promised in that ‘93 cam- Mulroney’s helicopter, even if military imagine how our pilots feel every time the early-‘90s, the Mulroney government paign to “kill” and “abolish” the goods and experts agreed it was the best helicopter for they lift off in one? contracted to buy EH101 helicopters from services tax (GST). Canada’s needs. Do you think Jean Chrétien ever asks a European consortium, which had already Once he was swept to power, Chrétien It is easy to imagine that, if the himself any of these questions? He should. Page 8 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Will rising nationalism renew BLOSSOM PARK - 301-1589 ST. BERNARD STREET $169,900 Cozy multi-level 2 bed, 1.5 bath condo apartment! 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These synonymous with establishing connections to the environment workshops were presented by reducing our carbon footprint, to the Land of Israel and to by the Shoah Committee of nations around the world. The Grove of Nations is found in Ottawa in advance of Holo- the Jerusalem Forest and makes up a part of the Olive Tree caust Education Month. Route, a part of the initiative led by UNESCO and the Council The lecturer at both of Europe to establish an Olive Tree Route around the entire events was Professor Piotr Mediterranean basin expressing the common desire for peace Wróbel, who holds the Kon- and co-existence. stanty Reynart Chair of Pol- To a great extent, the Grove was founded by the Foreign ish Studies at the University Ministry’s Chief of Protocol Yitzhak Eldan, who said of the Photo board on display at the teachers’ workshop depicting Polish Jewry before the of Toronto. Second World War. concept, “Planting an olive tree in Jerusalem is a symbolic act The teachers’ workshop, which creates a deep-rooted bond between visiting statesmen held annually, drew 45 Otta- travelled the world during getting into the history of the hold in Poland,” he said. and the State of Israel. A joint concern for nature and the wa high school teachers, who the Second World War to Jewish community, nor could “But, by the end of the war, environment forms a basis for partnership between countries.” teach about the Holocaust as meet with world leaders and one discuss Jewish history the Polish Jewish community The Grove is home to dozens of trees planted by heads part of their curriculum. The inform them about what was without studying Poland’s was decimated.” of state from around the world. It is usually attended by the purpose of the workshop is happening to the Jews of past, he explained. Wróbel described how dignitaries following a visit to Yad Vashem, located in close Eastern Europe – particular- Most North American Karski came to be aware of proximity. to provide teachers with the ly about the existence of the Jews, he said, have family the Holocaust from his work Tree planting ceremonies at the Grove of Nations include background they need to con- Warsaw Ghetto and the con- roots that originate in Poland. with the Polish Underground speeches by the visiting head of state and the chairperson of vey lessons of the Holocaust KKL-JNF. The ambassadors accompanying the head of state to their students. It also pro- centration camps. In most Jews were spread throughout and the activities he under- recite the Planter’s Prayer. As in all KKL-JNF tree plantings, vides them with educational cases, Karski met with disbe- the diaspora, but the major- took as a diplomat to inform the planter is rewarded with a special certifi cate testifying to resources and tools to en- lief or indifference. ity had migrated to Poland. the world in an attempt to his/her having planted an olive tree in the Jerusalem Forest’s hance their lessons. Eventually, Karski immi- Before the First World War, stop the killing. Grove of Nations. The docents’ workshop grated to the United States, Jews made up 39 per cent The teachers’ workshop The most recent dignitary to plant a tree was Prime was organized to train the where he had a successful ca- of Warsaw’s population and, also featured a large display Minister Peter O’Neill of Papua, New Guinea. volunteer docents who will reer teaching at Georgetown before the Second World board covered in old black “Planting a tree symbolizes that the world has a future and provide guided tours of the University in Washington. War, they represented 10 per and white photographs de- that we all have life,” said Prime Minister O’Neill,who arrived Jan Karski Exhibit, which At both workshops, Wró- cent of Poland’s population. picting the lives led by Polish at the Grove of Nations with his entourage following a visit to will be on display at the Ca- bel gave a fascinating de- Poland was home to most of Jews before the Second the nearby Yad Vashem. nadian War Museum from scription of the more than the world’s Orthodox rabbis World War. From babies to “This is a moving day for us all,” the visiting prime November 14 to 29. 1,000 year history of Polish and it’s where most Zionists the elderly, the photos minister added. “It’s heartening to see how the State of Israel The exhibit, which is be- Jewry. 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The those making a will think of video includes comments all the varied aspects all at about the importance of giv- the same time. You should ing by Elizabeth Greenberg, just get started.” Roger Greenberg, Bernie “The biggest barrier is Shinder, Michael Landau and (From left) Power Breakfast committee members Robbie Moses, Jacob Shabinsky and Mark Gencher; OJCF Chair the unknown,” said advis- Edith Landau. Lynne Oreck-Wener; OJCF Fundraising Committee Chair Mitchell Leitman; Power Breakfast Chair Eddy Cook; er Richard Kluska of I.P. Eddy Cook, the Power OJCF President and CEO Andrea Freedman; panellists Tim Grieve and Richard Kluska; Power Breakfast committee Strategies. “There are three Breakfast event chair, was member Daniel Kimmel, at the OJCF Power Breakfast, October 16 at the Soloway JCC. (Photo: Nathan Kwok) agendas – the social aspects, master of ceremonies. fi nancial aspects and legal “The OJCF is so important holding his hand and buying very much.” ity, such as the OJCF Legacy Community Foundation. issues ... As Tim says, the to me,” said Cook. “I remem- him his new shoes.” Cook’s father, 98, was in Challenge. “At the end of the day, process is simple by starting ber looking forward to the Cook praised those who the audience. Through segregated funds your advisers are the ones with one of your advisers Jewish holidays because I got “encouraged and mentored Noting the “emerging held in perpetuity, the OJCF who can help you,” said and moving it to execution. my annual pair of shoes. I re- us to be good community generation” table at the works with donors toward Cook. “Life changes, your Put your will in writing. Just call going back into shul after citizens ... Without them, my Power Breakfast, Cook said, common goals of enhancing wills change. Don’t wait to start, just do it, and then you a break and searching through father and people like him “Giving doesn’t have an age the quality of life in Ottawa’s try to fi gure it all out. They can tweak it ... This is not an the black suits for my fath- wouldn’t have wonderful limit. They are our fundrais- Jewish community, as well as will help you put together the exercise in perfection. It is a er, making me feel my little facilities like Hillel Lodge ers emotionally and fi nan- in North America and Israel. big picture.” process.” world was warm and secure keeping them warm, safe cially down the road ... I feel A registered charity, the Cook said that, while he “Do the will,” agreed ... Fifty years later, I went to and secure ... Our parents, there is a very strong bridge Ottawa Jewish Community has been an OJCF Board Grieve. “Be easy on your Hillel Lodge and sitting at my who didn’t have much, al- you are building.” Foundation was founded in member for nine years, he family in very trying times.” side in his wheelchair was my ways found a way to help the The purpose of the Power 1971. First known as the Ot- still fi nds himself learning. The two men were panel- father, Moses. Now it was me community. We thank you Breakfast is to familiarize tawa Jewish Community En- Visit ojcf.ca for more in- guests with the work of the dowment and Bequest Foun- formation on achieving your OJCF and of giving oppor- dation, its name was changed charitable goals through the A BIRTHDAY WISH FOR BORTS! tunities within the commun- in 1982 to the Ottawa Jewish OJCF.

TempleAn egalitarian Israel Reform congregation Jewish roots, contemporary values, egalitarian Wednesdays: Talmud study with Rabbi Garten, all welcome, noon. Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm. 2nd Friday of the month: “Bring your own dinner,” following Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7:00 pm. Saturday Shabbat Services, 10:15 am. (L-R) Joel Kanigsberg (Tamir Board President), Debby Applebaum, Mark Borts Saturdays: Torah study, 9:00 am. Tamir would like to send a special happy birthday wish to long-time supporter Mark Borts, Sunday, November 10: Laura Young who celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. Classical Guitar concert, 7:30 pm For his milestone birthday, Mark requested that in lieu of gifts, donations should be made to Tamir in his honour. Mark has played a key role at Tamir for over 15 years, first as a Board Member and as Chair of the Fund Development Committee. Mark was also the co-creator Rabbi Steven H. Garten, Spiritual Leader of the Tee Up for Tamir Golf-Funraiser (formerly known as the Bagels and Beer Golf Tournament), Tamir’s largest fundraising event. For information, please contact Heather Cohen, Executive Director 613-224-1802 #4 As a special thank you, Mark was presented with a beautiful watercolour painting by Tamir artist, Debby Applebaum (pictured above), in recognition of the support he has given to For Temple Israel Religious School, please contact Andrea Lobel, individuals with developmental disabilities over the years. Director of Congregational Learning 613-224-3133 Thank you Mark for your support and generosity! Thanks also to the many individuals who have made a donation in his honour! 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 To give a gift in honour of “Mark Borts 60th Celebration”, Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 please visit www.tamir.ca www.templeisraelottawa.com November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 11 Quebec values charter blasted as xenophobic (Continued from page 8) blematic of a movement that McGill University sociology has led Montreal Jews to quit professor Morton Weinfeld. the province in droves. “If you’re an observant Jew, Some 30,000 to 40,000 Muslim or Sikh, Quebec may Jews are believed to have left not be the place for you.” Quebec in the years follow- The Parti Québécois char- ing the Parti Québécois’ rise ter has been blasted across to power in 1976. Many were Canada as xenophobic, dis- well-educated young people criminatory and unconsti- fed up with political uncer- tutional. Both the Centre tainty, French-only language for Israel and Jewish Af- laws and public discourse fairs-Quebec and B’nai Brith often viewed as intolerant, if Canada have voiced strong not outright anti-Semitic. opposition to the charter. Immigration from French- And, in a rare move, Montre- speaking lands and high birth al’s Jewish General Hospital rates among the province’s denounced the proposal. Chasidic community helped On September 29, kip- keep the numbers from slip- pah-clad Jews joined thou- ping more precipitously, but sands of Muslims, Sikhs and it also has infused the com- Montreal Jews protest the proposed Charter of Quebec Values, which aims to restrict public displays of religious Christians in a protest march munity with a more Middle faith, September 29. (Photo: David Ouellette) against the measure, which Eastern fl avour. is expected to be introduced In the 20 years following munity stands at 21,000, or of outreach between the two There has also been an services. in the Quebec National As- the 1967 Six-Day War, at nearly a quarter of the total – communities.” infl ux of Jews from France Some Jewish fi gures, sembly soon. Since the Parti least 15,000 Sephardim ar- numbers that remain largely One sector whose ranks seeking to leave behind an- like Mount Royal MP Irwin Québécois forms a minori- rived, mostly French-speak- unchanged since 2001. are growing is the haredi ti-Semitism in their native Cotler, believe it’s unlikely ty government, the measure ing North Africans who in- “We don’t really con- Orthodox, who currently country, but their numbers the charter will be enacted will need some opposition tegrated more smoothly into nect,” Claude Lautman, 66, number 15,000 to 16,000, or are hard to quantify. As of in its current form. Even so, support in order to become Quebec’s milieu than their a psychologist who has lived about 17 per cent of the total 2008, Jewish Immigrant Aid Weinfeld feels the proposal law before the next provin- English-speaking Ashkenazi in Montreal since 1961, said Jewish population. Shahar Services had open fi les on represents “extreme national- cial election. cousins. of the Sephardim. “We have said he expects their num- 200 French Jews, though ism” that will hasten the “eth- Regardless of its legisla- Shahar estimates that different synagogues, differ- bers to double every 15 to 20 there are likely many more nic cleansing” of non-Fran- tive fate, the charter is em- Montreal’s Sephardic com- ent schools. There’s a lack years. that did not need the agency’s cophones. Page 12 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Optometry practice marks 100 years in Sandy Hill By Ilana Belfer and that’s the celebration ... As optometrist Harry I’m part of that name. I’m Prizant bids farewell to a not part of the family, but I patient – kippah on his head feel like [it],” Prizant said. and a funky pair of frames So, what’s the secret to around his eyes – a black- their lasting success? Bas- and-white photo of his part- tien said it all comes down ner optometrist Michel Bas- to good service. tien’s family hangs behind “Hard work and hones- the reception area. ty – that’s what they always While the photo dates preached to us, right? What back to the 1960s, the prac- else did they have?” agreed tice is now a century old. It Prizant, speaking again of was founded by Bastien’s his parents, who were Eu- grandfather, R.J. Bastien, in ropean immigrants. “That’s 1913. what we’re all about really.” In honour of the 100 The two have been part- years, Prizant and Bastien ners 30-plus years on a are donating 100 pairs of handshake. No contract was glasses to the Ottawa-Car- ever needed, they say. leton District School Board Optometrists Michel Bastien (left) and Harry Prizant in their Sandy Hill shop. The practice, founded by Bastien’s Unfortunately, though, for students who can’t af- grandfather, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. (Photo: Ilana Belfer) the Bastien name will like- ford them. ly disappear when Bastien “I have patients that I’ve tien’s father, two uncles father that came with a box it to 2013, just to celebrate to shows that the exterior retires. His only son is a seen since 1972 when I fi rst and an aunt also worked in inscribed with the R.J. Bas- that 100th anniversary.’” remains almost unchanged lawyer and he says he’s not graduated,” said Bastien, the business, along with a tien crest. The practice has been at (save for the Bastien-Prizant planning to wait and see if 68. “I saw them as students, partner, optometrist Samuel “I’m particularly proud its current location – at the optometrist sign). his fi ve-year-old grandson I saw their children, now Arsenault. Prizant replaced because of my grandfather,” corner of Cumberland and Prizant, 55, has now been decides to become an op- I’m even seeing their grand- Arsenault in the practice in said Bastien. “My father Besserer streets – since 1958 part of the practice for more tometrist. children.” 1982. told me he was very proud when Bastien’s grandfather than three decades. To mark the centennial Bastien’s grandfather Patients have even his grandson was going to bought what had been an “It all falls back to the of the practice, Bastien and was a jeweller and opti- brought family memorabil- take over ... Five years ago, IGA Supermarket. The old same thing I grew up with. Prizant said they will also cian, who later became a ia to Bastien. For example, I said to myself, ‘I’m going walk-in fridge is now an ex- Dad and Mom always in- be raising money through registered optometrist. Bas- a watch made by his grand- to try to see if I can make amination room, but a pho- stilled having a good name their industry for CHEO. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 13 Hillel Lodge celebrates successful capital campaign By Jana L. Rand the dream of building the Greenberg Family Hillel the new wing was dedicated Hillel Lodge Joseph and Inez Zelikov- Lodge. and opened. In 2010, a capital cam- itz Pavilion, a new 21-bed The dream became a re- The Lodge celebrated the paign was launched with wing at the Bess and Moe ality last December when dream, October 16, by ded- icating the Menorah Wall of Honour recognizing the many donors who contrib- uted in making it come true. The success of this proj- ect, one that has resulted in the completion and maxi- mization of the use of this outstanding facility, should come as no surprise. “First came the assem- bly of a group of dedicated volunteers led with strength, determination, perseverance and commitment by Jeff Miller, ably counselled by Norman Zagerman, and as- sisted by the other members of Jeff’s committee,” said Russell Kronick, president of the Hillel Lodge Board of Directors. Honourary Chair Norman Zagerman (left) and Capital Campaign Chair Jeff Miller at the dedication of the Me- This was followed by the norah Wall of Honour, October 16, at Hillel Lodge. support and overwhelming- AJA 50+ bridge and mah-jongg fundraiser ly generous response from port a proper place for the every donor who contrib- AJA 50+ held its annual bridge and mah-jongg fundraiser, October 17, at members of our community. elderly, called Hillel Lodge. utes to the Lodge and helps Agudath Israel Congregation. In addition to duplicate bridge, contract bridge Our parents and grand- The raising of funds has al- makes it a model for other and mah-jongg, participants also played Scrabble and chess, enjoyed lunch and ways been necessary when long-term care facilities – in took home door prizes. Winners of the Duplicate Bridge Tournament: (from left) parents had a dream that Liney Bronstein, Ruth Levitan, Aviva King and Art Saper. our community shared and it comes to long-term care, Ottawa and throughout On- embraced: to build and sup- and we appreciate each and tario. Page 14 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Scenes from Limmud Ottawa, October 20, at Beth Shalom

Mira Sucharov looks on as Rabbi Barry Schlesinger makes a point during the Women of the Wall panel discussion at Limmud Ottawa.

Dancers celebrate at the musical kumzitz that concluded Limmud Ottawa. (Photos: Robin Chernick)

To the delight of many, Muriel Suissa Benlolo gave a cooking demonstration on how to make dafina, a Moroccan version of cholent. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 15

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facebook.com/CBBOttawa Page 16 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 uOttawa student receives award from Ottawa Jewish Historical Society By Anna Bilsky Ottawa Jewish Historical Society University of Ottawa master’s student Claire Far- ley is this year’s recipient of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society’s Jacob Freedman Waterfront Memorial Award. The award Lac Ste-Marie was in the amount of $1,500. Farley was selected for her essay, “Contemporary Jewish Literature in Ottawa: Reinforcing and Renegoti- ating Jewish Identity in the Writing of Gabriella Goliger $650,000 and Seymour Mayne,” for Waterfront Lac Ste-Marie which she received a strong Luxury 5 bedrooms, only min- utes from skiing and golf. recommendation from her (From left) Seymour Mayne, student Claire Farley, Jonathan Freedman and Gabriella Panoramic views of the lake professor, Rebecca Margolis Goliger, October 10, at a meeting of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society where Farley in a dream landscape. This most treasured area has everything you of the Vered Jewish Cana- received the Jacob Freedman Memorial Award for her essay examining books written need – miles to sail and fish. Do not miss your chance for splendour by Mayne and Goliger. (Photo: Issie Scarowsky) in the Outaouais. dian Studies Program at the University of Ottawa. tional work. Gatineau, Eastern Ontar- wa, where he was part of the Luc Richard Farley’s essay focused The Jacob Freedman io and Western Quebec,” city’s second minyan group Real Estate Broker on the books, The Old Blue Memorial Award was estab- and was presented to Far- in 1890. A very successful 819-664-0594 Couch by uOttawa professor lished by the Ottawa Jewish ley by Jonathan Freedman, businessman and real estate Seymour Mayne and Girl Historical Society through the great-grandson of Jacob entrepreneur, Jacob set up Unwrapped by Gabriella the generosity of the Jacob Freedman, at a society meet- the fi rst endowment fund in Goliger and examined ques- Freedman Charitable Foun- ing on October 10. the Jewish community. tions of what is normative dation. It is to reward “excel- Authors Mayne and Goli- For more information on about being Jewish in fi c- lence in the fi eld of Jewish ger attended the presentation. the Ottawa Jewish Historical Studies and its signifi cance Jonathan spoke of Jacob’s Society, call Elaine Brodsky to the Jewish community journey from Germany to at 613-798-9818, ext. 264, in the cities of Ottawa and Boston, and fi nally to Otta- on Mondays or Wednesdays.

New Torah scroll being written in memory of Rabbi Berger Sunday, November 24, 2013 A new Torah scroll being written in memory of Rabbi Mordechai Berger was Master begun at the Shloshim service for Rabbi Berger, October 6, at Ben Franklin 7pm-9pm · 1119 Lazard Street of Ceremonies Place. Torah scribe Rabbi Moshe Klein (right) assists Yigal Hadad in writing Free Admission a letter in the scroll as Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn, Rabbi Berger’s son-in-law, looks on. Visit chabadcentrepointe.com to make a donation toward the new Torah scroll. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 17

In support of the Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Jenny Roberge Yasher Koach to you Roslyn and Myles Taller Family Hillel Lodge and Limmud for a great community learning Endowment Fund opportunity by Margo, David, Aaron and Gail Marcia Dworkin by Elsa and Norman In the Joseph Kardish Swedko and Inez Zelikovitz Evelyn Greenberg Yasher koach for the Long Term Care Centre great Limmud 2013 Concert by Margo, David, Eric Weiner and Arlene Godfrey Aaron and Gail Kardish Family Fund In Memory of: Card Donations Friedberg and Dale Families Fund Morris and Lillian Kimmel Family Fund Jeffrey Katz by Carol and Larry Gradus In Memory of: In Memory of: Card donations go a long way to improving the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * quality of life for our residents. Thank you Jeffrey Katz by Elaine Friedberg and Bob Lewis Levy by the Kimmel, Kaiman and Dale Levine families for considering their needs and contributing Feeding Fund: Jeffrey Katz by the Kimmel, Kaiman and In Memory of: to their well-being. Malcolm and Vera Glube Levine families Marvin Kulik by Carol and Larry Gradus On behalf of the residents and their fam- Endowment Fund R’fuah Shlema: Jeffrey Katz by Alvin and Monica Stein ilies, we extend sincere appreciation to the In Memory of: Ben Stenzler by Steve, Janet, Tobin and In Honour of: following individuals and families who made Roslyn Rose by Malcolm and Vera Glube Aaron Kaiman Judy Lifshitz In honour of your milestone card donations to the Hillel Lodge Long- In Honour of: birthday with love by Joy, Seymour, Jess, Term Care Foundation between September Malcolm and Vera Glube Mazal tov on Joan and Russell Kronick Family Fund David and Jared Mender 9 and 23, 2013 inclusive. Noah’s Bar Mitzvah by Elsa and Norman In Memory of: Swedko Lewis Levy by Joan and Russell Kronick IN HONOUR OF: HONOUR FUNDS Hymie and Marlene Reichstein Mazal tov Roslyn Rose by Joan and Russell Kronick Joy and David Kardish Mazal tov on Unlike a bequest or gift of life insurance, on Noah’s Bar Mitzvah by Elsa and Norman Tobin’s marriage by Ethlyn, Barry and Sarah which are realized some time in the future, a Swedko Irma and Harold Sachs Family Fund Agulnik Sol and Sharon Reichstein Mazal tov In Memory of: named Honour Fund (i.e., endowment fund) Shelley Rothman Mazal tov on the mar- on Noah’s Bar Mitzvah by Elsa and Norman Jeffrey Katz by Irma Sachs riage of Nina and Eric by Susan and Charles is established during your lifetime. Swedko Schwartzman and family By making a contribution of $1,000 or Schachter-Ingber Family Fund more, you can create a permanent remem- Nell Gluck Memorial Fund In Honour of: IN MEMORY OF: brance for a loved one, honour a family mem- In Honour of: Suzan and Marvin Mandell Mazal tov on Eva Chodos by Peter and Minda Wershof; ber, declare what the Lodge has meant to you Bob Garnett Happy 70th birthday by Julia, the birth of your granddaughter, Indie Alexa by by Morrie and Hedy Markoff and family; by and/or support a cause that you believe in. Ted and Jess Overton Rachel, Howard, Davida and Josh Schachter Pat and Jehuda Israelovitch; by Barbara, Jef- A Hillel Lodge Honour Fund is a per- Bob McCulloch Happy 70th birthday by frey, Melanie and Minh, Allison and Brandon manent pool of capital that earns interest or Julia, Ted and Jess Overton Harold and Lillian Shoihet Farber; and by Linda Merali and family Eliahu Gilead Happy 85th birthday by Memorial Fund income each year. This income then supports Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boulakia by Julia, Ted and Jess Overton In Honour of: Peter and Minda Wershof the priorities designated by you, the donor. Anne Bachinski Wishing you continued Chizkia and Sarah Esther Clinton Mazal Roslyn Rose by Ingrid Levitz and family; Ruth and Irving Aaron Family Fund good health by Julia Gluck tov on your wedding by Dovid and Jessica by Dee and Yale Gaffen; and by Bill and Jane In Memory of: Matthew Overton Mazal tov on your pro- Shoihet James Inez Zelikovitz by Ruth and Irving Aaron motion by Julia, Ted and Jess Overton Jeffrey Katz by Shirley Viner; by Yale and Lewis Levy by Ruth and Irving Aaron Gayle L. Jabour Congratulations on the Skulsky Family Memorial Fund Dee Gaffen; and by Sandy Shaver publication of your book, “The Time of Your In Memory of: Bess Mayman Raymond by Susan and Bill and Leona Adler Memorial Fund Life” by Dr. Manual Gluck and Mrs. Cheryle Jeffrey Katz by Stephen Wiseman Charles Schwartzman In Memory of: Gluck Rebecca Liff by Golda Feig and Ned Steinman Mother of Edie Nulman by Jeff, Marilyn Daniel Tigner Congratulations on the pub- Ralph and Anne Sternberg and Elayne Adler lication of your book, “The Time of Your Life” Memorial Fund IN OBSERVANCE by Dr. Manual Gluck and Mrs. Cheryle Gluck In Memory of: OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Auxiliary of Hillel Lodge Fund In Memory of: Marcia Dworkin by Laya and Ted Benny Steck by Grace and Irving Dardick In Memory of: Lewis Levy by Henry and Maureen Molot Jacobsen Roslyn Rose by Alvin and Monica Stein Jeffrey Katz by Laya and Ted Jacobsen and family David, Harvey, Victor Kardish In Honour of: Family Fund Tom and Natalie Gussman Mazal tov on Jenny and Murray Citron In Memory of: your tribute dinner celebrating the 10th anni- Endowment Fund Lew Levy by Margo, David, Aaron and versary of Ohev Yisroel with love by Laya and In Memory of: Gail Kardish Ted Jacobsen Rebecca Liff by Murray Citron Roslyn Rose by Margo, David, Aaron and Harvey Slipacoff Mazal tov on your mile- Gail Kardish; and by Sheryl and Harvey Kardish stone birthday with love by Laya and Ted Morris Kerzner by David, Margo, Aaron Sid and Barbara Cohen Family Fund Jacobsen Card donations go a long way In Honour of: and Gail Kardish In Honour of: Sarah and Arnie Swedler Family Fund to improving the quality of life Ruth and A.J. Freiman Congratulations for our residents. on the birth of your granddaughter by Sid and Miriam Weiner Thinking of you by Margo, In Memory of: Barbara Cohen David, Aaron and Gail Kardish Jeffrey Katz by Arnie Swedler and Rhoda Thank you for considering Ingrid Levitz Congratulations on the birth Ian Sherman Mazal tov on receiving the Zaitlin their needs and contributing CPA Canada’s award for excellence in income of your granddaughter by Sid and Barbara Morris Kerzner by Arnie Swedler and to their well-being. Cohen tax by Margo, David, Aaron and Gail Kardish Rhoda Zaitlin

THE LODGE EXPRESSES ITS SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT AND APOLOGIZES FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, THE WORDING APPEARING IN THE BULLETIN IS NOT NECESSARILY THE WORDING WHICH APPEARED ON THE CARD. GIVING IS RECEIVING – ATTRACTIVE CARDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Here’s a good opportunity to recognize an event or convey the appropriate sentiment to someone important to you and at the same time support the Lodge. Card orders may be given to Bev at 728- 3900, extension 111, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. You may also e-mail your orders to [email protected] or online donations can be made through CanadaHelps.org. All orders must include name, address, postal code, and any message to person receiving the card; and, amount of donation, name, address and postal code of the person making the donation. Cards may be paid for by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cheque or Cash. Contributions are tax deductible. Page 18 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Jewish War Veterans of Canada Ottawa Post awards three scholarships By Elly Bollegraaf Borden High School, study- an Navy during the Second Jewish War Veterans ing biomedical science at World War, spoke about his of Canada the University of Ottawa. early years and about what The Jewish War Veterans The annual scholarship led him to decide to enlist, of Canada Ottawa Post held awards are among the Ot- and then gave a very mov- our annual student scholar- tawa Post’s contributions ing and riveting account of ship awards presentation, to the community and are a the many dangerous mis- October 20, at the Soloway project that is very dear to sions he was involved in Jewish Community Centre the hearts of the veterans. during the war. (JCC). They also serve as an im- The Ottawa Post is al- Ruth Aaron, chair of the portant reminder to youth ways interested in hearing awards selection commit- of the sacrifi ces made, and from people – both veterans tee, presented awards in heroism displayed, by our and non-veterans – who are the amount of $500 each to Ottawa Jewish War Veterans interested in volunteering three deserving students, all in the efforts to fi ght an evil to assist on the Post’s proj- of whom greatly excelled oppressor and rescue inno- ects or to serve on the Post’s in their scholastic achieve- cent people. board. Contact Ruth Aar- ments, in both Jewish and The war efforts carried on (613-722-6755), Bluma general community involve- out by our veterans was Dieks Goldenberg (613- ment and volunteer work, not without casualties, as 828-4241) or Nicole Gold- Members of the Jewish War Veterans of Canada Ottawa Post with the three scholar- ship recipients. (Standing, from left) Josh Taylor, Dave Cohen, Michael Aarenau, Cody and in their extracurricular can be seen in the Honour stone (613-728-1931) for Miller, (seated) Alex Polowin, Jack Edelson, Gordon Spergel and Sam Ages. activities. Role displayed on the sec- more information. (Photo: Elly Bollegraaf) The recipients were Mi- ond fl oor of the Soloway chael Aarenau, a graduate of JCC. There were more than the Ottawa Jewish Commu- 500 Ottawa Jewish men and Torah Academy to host Chocolate Chances, Nov. 24 nity School, who is now at women who enlisted in the By Zev Singer sert buffet. Jewish education while de- auction, there is sure to be Carleton University study- Canadian Forces during the for Torah Academy Add to this an evening of livering an excellent secular something for everyone. ing public affairs and policy Second World War, a num- Every year at Chocolate comedy by Ottawa’s unique studies program. And, if that is not enough, management; Cody Miller, ber proportionally greater Chances, Torah Academy stand-up comic/clergyman See? It’s terrifi cally altru- there are door prizes, too. a graduate of Sir Robert than many other religious, of Ottawa’s big fundraiser, Rabbi David Rotenberg, istic of you to have some of Typically, at least one-third Borden High School, study- ethnic and culturally diverse many guests remark on the and an impressive list of the chocolate. The commun- of attendees walk out with ing commerce at University groups. way the school’s modest “Chinese auction” prizes, ity simply needs you to, and a prize. of Ottawa; and Josh Taylor, Alex Polowin, who lunchroom is transformed and you’ve got more than when duty calls ... Chocolate Chances takes also a graduate of Sir Robert served in the Royal Canadi- into such a beautiful, elegant enough reason to reserve the Now, about those prizes. place Sunday, November 24, space. evening of Sunday, Novem- The list includes an Xbox 7 pm, at Torah Academy of It’s quite the feat of ber 24 on your calendar. One, airfare for two to Israel, Ottawa, 1119 Lazard Street. decorating ingenuity, given In the event that you pos- a Lenovo touchscreen laptop You can see the detailed the tight budget. But one of sess a guilt-oriented psy- and a Canon EOS Rebel T4i list of prizes at chocolate the key principles is that, che, you should also know camera. Other great prizes chances.com. when trying to make a room that the real reason you’re include gift certifi cates such You can also participate look attractive, it helps to planning to go is not for the as a $500 Visa card, jewel- in the auctions, without at- display huge amounts of chocolate, nor for the great ry, furniture, Via Rail tickets tending, via the website or chocolate. Especially choc- time you’ll have, but to help and an eReader. by calling 613-274-0110, olate that’s available for the Torah Academy to survive With more than 50 prize by faxing 613-274-0025 or guests to help themselves to and to continue its crucial packages, and even more by emailing torahacademy at an all-you-dare-eat des- mission of passing on a items available at the silent [email protected].

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Building and dreaming since 1963 CAMP GESHER INFORMATION SESSION Are you wondering if overnight camp is right for your child? Are you looking for a warm and inclusive Jewish environment? Each year, on beautiful Pringle Lake, Camp Gesher takes Jewish children on an unforgettable journey that celebrates working and playing together, develops strong leaders and creates life-long friendships. Please join Dr. Shaul Zobary, Executive Director of Camp Gesher for the past 15 years, for an informal presentation about Camp Gesher. When: Saturday, November 16, 2013 Where: Board Room Soloway Jewish Community Centre 21 Nadolny Sachs Private Time: 7:30 p.m. Discover how Camp Gesher’s unique and intimate setting, just a short two-hour drive from Ottawa, may be just what you and your child are looking for! Breast Cancer Awareness Month The girls group at the Rohr Chabad Student Network marked Breast Cancer Refreshments will be served. Awareness Month, October 21, by making sushi and delivering it to women fighting cancer. Jessica Rosen (left) and Stephanie Avitan (right) delivered sushi www.campgesher.ca to Franceen Shier. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 21 Thousands of Jews found refuge My in China during the Holocaust Israel Shanghai, China – Hidden amidst the boom and bustle Another key factor is that most Chinese are infl uenced Barbara of China’s second largest city is a tribute to an astonishing by Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism rather than Chris- chapter of Jewish and Holocaust history. tianity, so there are no religious roots for anti-Semitism in Crook The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum in the Hongkou China. Chinese and Jewish cultures have much in common, section of the city explores the history of the approximately including the importance of family ties and education. Although some Jews married Chinese spouses, most left 25,000 European Jews who were taken in by China before And, in practical terms, Shanghai was the only metropo- China after the war. The Jewish community in Shanghai to- and during the Holocaust. lis at the time where immigrants could enter without visas. day is estimated at 2,000 to 3,000. At fi rst glance, this may not seem like a huge number. Life was harsh for the new immigrants, who faced lan- But, as we mark the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht But, when you consider this was equal to the total taken in guage barriers, overcrowding, near-starvation, primitive and commemorate Holocaust Education Month, it’s more by Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and South Africa sanitation and scarce employment prospects. And, while important than ever to remember there was a refuge for combined, it is remarkable. Chinese authorities resisted Japanese pressure to hand over Jews in this most unlikely of places. “I have my life thanks to the Chinese people, because, the Jews, they did move them to a tiny ghetto that already I’ll leave the fi nal words to a nameless Jewish refugee if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be able to tell this story,” housed 100,000 Chinese within less than a square mile. quoted at the museum. recalled Heinz J. Cohn, one of the residents of the Shanghai However, with the help of the existing Jewish communi- “When everything seemed hopeless, there was an open Jewish Ghetto. ty, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and door. I don’t want anyone to forget where that door was. The museum is housed behind the Ohel Moshe Syna- other refugee and aid organizations, the refugees were able That is why the story needs to be told. Soon there won’t be gogue, which is no longer an active place of worship. Estab- to establish a functioning community with schools, newspa- anyone around to remember how we survived against all lished in 1907, it was moved to the current location in 1927 pers, sports and cultural activities. odds.” and restored in 2007. One must wear plastic booties to enter the sanctuary, where the bimah is adorned with a gold-fringed cloth of rich Holocaust Education Month events burgundy velvet. Another elaborate velvet tapestry contains a tribute to the people of Hongkou from the Israeli Consul- ate General. taking place at Carleton and uOttawa The museum proper includes hundreds of photos and ar- This month marks the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, tifacts from the original residents and stories of its most fa- the Nazi pogrom against German Jews that was a prelude mous inhabitants, who included Michael Blumenthal, U.S. to the Holocaust. While Jews, today, in places like Cana- Campus treasury secretary in the Carter administration. da, live much safer lives in happier times, it’s important, Handwritten on the wall above a lit menorah are the now more than ever, to remember the millions of Jews lost Life words of the late Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, who during that dark period in our history. thanked the people of Shanghai in 1993 for their “unique In Ottawa, Holocaust Education Month is currently tak- Randy humanitarian act.” ing place with exhibits at both Carleton University and the As we watched newsreel footage of Europe in the 1930s, University of Ottawa throughout the month, as well as a Fox I was both inspired and saddened by the fact that Shang- speaker series that includes professors and survivors alike, hai – occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army in 1937 and and the annual dinner with Holocaust survivors (which took Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental body that compris- already facing tremendous hardship and deprivation for its place on November 7 at Beth Shalom). The purpose of these es state offi cials and experts from more than 30 countries, Chinese inhabitants – took in a signifi cant number of Jews events is to connect survivors and Holocaust experts with for 2013-2014. The goal of the IHRA is to support Holo- while Canada essentially closed its doors. younger generations of Jews, students and the outside com- caust education, remembrance and research and should be a In May 1939, the M.S. St. Louis was denied entry to Hali- munity so as to truly bring meaning to the words “never big help to the Holocaust education program. fax. The ship, carrying 907 Jews fl eeing Nazi Germany, had again.” Similarly, Canada has always sent very large delegations already been turned back by Cuba and the United States. It Yet, every year, anti-Semitic attacks continue to occur in of young people on trips such as the March of the Living was forced to return to Europe, where more than a quarter Canada and around the world – from swastikas being paint- and the March of Remembrance and Hope. Clearly, Cana- of its passengers perished in the Holocaust. ed on houses to political cartoons of Israeli Prime Minister da has come a long way since the days when “none is too After Nazi storm troopers, police, and Hitler Youth raided Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall out of blood. Organiz- many” was the infamous response of a Canadian govern- and destroyed thousands of Jewish homes, shops and syn- ers of Holocaust education and remembrance events must ment offi cial when asked about the prospect of Jewish refu- agogues on Kristallnacht in November 1938, the Canadian realize that what can be done, will be done on university gees in the wake of the Holocaust. Jewish Congress was prepared to sponsor and guarantee the campuses. During Holocaust Education Month, we should refl ect on fi nancial support of 10,000 Jewish refugees to Canada, but Speaking September 16 at a Holocaust education event how we came to live our lives here, how fortunate we are to the government of prime minister Mackenzie King refused. in London, British Prime Minister David Cameron said, “At be able to attend classes on Canadian university campuses Anti-Semitism among key government offi cials and both a time when anti-Semitism is returning, it is more import- and build a future for ourselves. I urge my fellow students English and French elites was a key factor, as was the fact ant than ever that, as a whole country, we do everything to stop by the Holocaust Education Month exhibits on your that Canada’s laws made no distinction between refugees possible to make sure that the memory of the Holocaust is way to class and to attend some of the Holocaust education and regular immigrants. preserved from generation to generation.” events taking place throughout the month. As time goes on, The infamous comment, “None is too many,” often at- As survivors become fewer and fewer in number, one the task of ensuring the world does not forget the atrocities tributed to King, was actually made by an unnamed immi- has to ask if we’re doing enough to preserve their memories of the Holocaust will fall squarely on our shoulders. gration offi cial in 1945 about how many Jewish refugees and ensure that they’re not forgotten. To Canada’s credit, Visit tinyurl.com/HEM-schedule for the full schedule of Canada was prepared to accept after the Second World War. we are chairing the International Holocaust Remembrance Holocaust Education Month events. But the fact remains that, of the 800,000 European Jews seeking refuge in the late-1930s, Canada took in only about 5,000. Why did Shanghai accept so many Jews? Jews fi rst came Letters welcome to China as early as the Tang Dynasty, around the eighth Letters to the Editor are welcome, if they are brief, signed, timely and of interest century CE. By the early-1930s, Shanghai had a Jewish to our readership. The Bulletin reserves the right to refuse, edit or condense letters. population of about 5,000, which included Sephardi Jews The Mailbag column will be published as space permits. Send your letters to Michael who had established businesses in the second half of the Regenstreif, Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario 19th century, and Ashkenazi Jews who had fl ed Russia in the early-20th century. So, there was an established commu- K2A 1R9; or by e-mail to [email protected]. nity including schools, synagogues, businesses and clubs. Page 22 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Recalling a special soup from student days in London, ON While I would be hard pressed to tell you what I ate for dinner last week, I have vivid memories of certain foods Made I ate more than 25 years ago. With a little bit of research, I discovered the reason why this phenomenon occurs. In 2002, psychologist Rachel Brown showed that smell and with Love taste are the only senses that connect directly to the hippo- campus, the centre of the brain’s long-term memory. Cindy I still recall, with great fondness and longing, the ched- dar broccoli soup I ate at Say Cheese in London, Ontario in Feingold Lock in NOW the late-1970s. Say Cheese was a restaurant and specialty cheese shop on Talbot Street in downtown London across from Covent Market. There was no other place quite like Cheddar Broccoli Soup before it. It was known far and wide for its cheese soup, but I pre- ferred the cheddar broccoli. As a student living away from This recipe comes from the March 2011 issue of home for the fi rst time, that soup wrapped me up like a big Cook’s Illustrated magazine. subscription hug from home. We were students on a budget, but, somehow, we found Serves 6-8 rates increase some spare cash to go for lunch after class almost every 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Friday. I always ordered the broccoli cheddar soup. They 2 pounds broccoli, florets roughly chopped into served it with their homemade multi-grain bread from the 1-inch pieces, stems trimmed, peeled, and cut into in 2014. in-house bakery. Multi-grain bread was considered quite 1/4-inch-thick slices bohemian in the late-‘70s! 1 medium onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup) The soup was a verdant green colour and had a pure 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through broccoli fl avour that wasn’t overpowered by cream or garlic press (about 2 teaspoons) too much cheese. The cheddar was perfectly melted into 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder the soup and the texture was so silky. Every few spoon- Pinch cayenne pepper ful would yield some cheesy stringy bits, when you pulled 1 teaspoon kosher salt Lock in now for up to your spoon up for a mouthful. Defi nitely not a soup to order 3 - 4 cups water on a date, but perfect for lunch with your girlfriends! It was 1/4 teaspoon baking soda two years at our current a touch spicy and just so fragrant. 2 cups vegetable stock For years afterward, I would order broccoli cheddar soup 2 ounces baby spinach (2 loosely packed cups) low annual rates: any time I saw it on a menu, but I was always disappointed. 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (3/4 cup) These soups were various unappetizing shades of green- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated fine $30 (Ottawa/Gatineau region) grey, and they had a strong sulfur odour. The cheese was (about 3/4 cup), plus extra for serving usually grainy and not at all melted into the soup. Eventual- Freshly ground black pepper $36 (Canada) ly, I just stopped ordering it. For some reason, I never thought of trying to recreate it Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high $50 (international) at home. Then Cook’s Illustrated dropped a recipe for ched- heat. When foaming subsides, add broccoli, onion, gar- dar broccoli soup into my inbox. I was psyched! Cook’s has lic, dry mustard, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, yet to let me down. stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Add To subscribe The magic, it seems, is to cook the living daylights out 1 cup water and baking soda. Bring to simmer, cover of the broccoli. Overcooking does produce that awful smell, and cook until broccoli is very soft, about 20 minutes, or extend your but, when you take it past the point of overcooked, the stirring once during cooking. sulfur compounds breakdown, eradicating any bitterness, Add vegetable stock and 2 cups water and increase subscription, leaving behind the sweet and nutty fl avour of broccoli. It heat to medium-high. When mixture begins to sim- takes almost an hour of cooking to get to that point, but mer, stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 min- Cook’s fi gured out a shortcut. Adding a mere 1/4 teaspoon ute. Transfer half of soup to blender, add cheddar and contact of baking soda helped the broccoli break down in about 20 Parmesan, and process until smooth, about 1 minute. minutes. Transfer soup to medium bowl and repeat with remain- Barry Silverman They solved the problem of the drab green-grey appear- ing soup. ance by adding some fresh baby spinach at the end of the Return soup to Dutch oven, place over medium heat 613-798-4696, cooking period. Some aged cheddar and fi nely grated Par- and bring to simmer. Adjust consistency of soup with mesan added the fi nal bit of richness and fl avour. I think I up to 1 cup water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ext. 256 may have discovered my fountain of youth! Eating a bowl- Serve, passing extra Parmesan separately. ful of this soup made me feel like I was 20 years old again!

Would you like to advertise in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? Contact Barry Silverman or email him at 613-798-4696, ext. 256 [email protected] [email protected] November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 23 With anxiety rates increasing, ‘people are searching for stillness’ Jewish affi liation – particularly in the realms of synagogue of any day, my yoga studio is populated with teachers and stu- attendance and other markers of organized religion – seems Values, Ethics, dents who seem to be seeking physical, emotional and, yes, imperilled. The recent Pew Research Center Survey of U.S. spiritual, wellness. Jews revealed a growing segment of Jews who consider them- Must a tradition like yoga, mindfulness and meditation ex- selves as having “no religion.” Closer to home, a panel at Lim- Community ist to the exclusion of Jewish practice? Of course not! But, mud Ottawa, October 20, was titled “Why Are Young People given the inherent constraints of time, money and mental and Turning Away from Shul?” And synagogues in various corners Mira physical focus, let’s assume, for argument’s sake, that cultivat- of North America – including two in Ottawa – are considering ing a serious appreciation of each poses a natural challenge. merging, as the loss of members to death and aging is outpac- Sucharov In that case, let’s consider some of the guiding principles of ing the infusion of younger families. the yoga craze – leaving aside the hyper-materialist aspects of In light of the Pew study, I recently argued for the value in the Pew fi ndings. brand-name yoga clothing as a status symbol – in light of what raising one’s kids with a rich and textured Jewish practice in a But, for now, I’d like to throw out a challenge. As fewer people may be looking for when they search deeply for a sys- post to the Open Zion blog at The Daily Beast (“On the Value Jews are identifying with the religious aspects of Judaism – at tem of personal meaning. Can Judaism – in its most common of Remaining Identifi ed as a Jew, in the Absence of Faith,” the same time as Orthodoxy is the fastest growing Jewish de- manifestations – provide it? October 7), and surely our community will, no doubt, con- nomination – it is important to examine the kinds of ideas that Yoga itself is concerned with stretching the muscles and tinue to grapple with how to engage the next generation. On are grabbing adherents, including many Jews. One such set calming the mind. November 4, for example, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa of ideas and related practices and rituals is the popular trio of A guiding principle of yoga is the concept of prana (life was scheduled to hold a panel discussion on how to interpret yoga, mindfulness and meditation. On almost any given hour force). Shakti refers to empowerment. Yogis (practitioners of yoga) are keenly aware of natural forces, regularly running through “sun salutations” while they speak of everyday “grat- Small New York communities near itude.” At the beginning of one class, our teacher urges us to “bow to the universal wisdom everywhere around us.” And, at the end of most classes, we say “namaste,” which roughly Ottawa have rich Jewish history means “the spirit within me sees and respects the spirit within As I discussed in my September 9 column, this year’s Inter- you.” national Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies confer- Connecting When cultivating the related practice of mindfulness – an ence was held in Boston in August. My fi rst inclination was appreciation for the present moment – one is taught patience, to drive, but I then remembered a story in the Ottawa Citizen acceptance and to withhold judgment, especially about one- about Cape Air, a small airline that fl ies to Boston from the tiny the branches self and one’s thoughts. One is taught to proceed through the airport in Ogdensburg, New York. A check of the airline’s web- world emitting “loving kindness” to all those around you. This site confi rmed there were several fl ights daily and the cost was John means that walls come down, differences of gender, religion, a fraction of the cost to fl y from Ottawa. There was even free class and ethnicity are dissolved, and possibilities of intercon- parking. It sounded too good to be true so, on a Sunday mor- Diener nectedness open up. ning in June, my wife and I crossed the border to check it out. By contrast, what we hear out of Jewish circles these days As we left the airport, I noticed there was a cemetery across One of Ogdensburg’s fi rst and the most prominent Jewish almost more than anything else, is the phrase “Jewish conti- the street. A second glance revealed a sign, identifying it as couples was Nathan and Matilda Frank. Nathan, born in 1829, nuity” and a concomitant railing against intermarriage. This Anshe Zophen (People of the North) Cemetery. We parked and in Sickenhofen, Germany, served as Anshe Zophen’s president singular focus poses a challenge to this principle of cultivating walked through its well-maintained grounds. for 44 continuous years, until his son Julius, took over. interconnectedness. In other words, Judaism – with its touch- I had read several years ago that there were Jewish cem- Julius served Anshe Zophen for 29 years until 1948 and stone concepts of covenant and Chosenness – tends to focus eteries in both Massena and Ogdensburg, and it had been the also served two terms as mayor of Ogdensburg. Nathan’s on particularist concerns while principles surrounding yoga, intention of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa to daughters-in-law, Marian and Sarah Sanger Frank, were active mindfulness and meditation are inherently universalist. And photograph and database them, but we had never got around to suffragettes, known nationally, who played a major role in con- this is to say nothing of the implications of Judaism cultivating doing the work. Having now seen it, I was motivated and knew vincing New York State in 1915 to ratify the 19th amendment a belief in a usually-male-referenced God who demands bless- I would soon be back. to the U.S. Constitution granting suffrage to women. Nathan ings and praise at every turn. Hymie Reichstein and I drove there on a sunny Septem- turned his peddling business into a fi ve-storey department Among this pervasive search for meaning are these increas- ber day and fi lmed the almost 250 graves. We then went into store, which remained in operation for more than 100 years, ingly popular universalist practices, which connect the body, town to locate the building that had once housed Congregation attracting customers from the neighbouring communities, in- mind and soul. As anxiety rates are ever increasing, people are Anshe Zophen. The building was somewhat rundown, but the cluding Cornwall, Ontario. searching for stillness. sign on the door remained, revealing that the synagogue had Another major family was the Dobiskys. The book tells the Occasionally, I see these needs being met within the four existed since 1875, a full 20 years before the establishment of tragic tale of Polish immigrant Abram, and his wife Esther, who walls of a synagogue. Surely, with its rich textual tradition, its Ottawa’s fi rst shul. Actually, the congregation became active lost two young children in Ogdensburg in separate incidents, generations of teachers and students, and its modern spectrum in the 1850s, but had operated from members’ homes at fi rst. and subsequently moved to Syracuse, leaving their son Reuben of denominational expression, a Jewish context can provide I returned home wondering who those fi rst Jewish settlers behind. Reuben had his share of misfortune as well, but went ways to enhance physical, social and emotional wellness. I were, and why had they chosen to settle in the towns of St. on and prospered, running a popular department store known challenge our Jewish leaders and educators, both lay and pro- Lawrence County. Searching the Internet, I discovered there is as “The Surprise.” Reuben’s son Edwin took over its manage- fessional, to ask how well we are nourishing these fundamen- still an active synagogue, Congregation Beth El, in Potsdam, ment in 1939 and founded a downtown retailers’ association. tal needs within the framework of organized Jewish life. about a 40-minute drive from Ogdensburg. I emailed the syna- Edwin is also credited with developing Ogdensburg’s recrea- Mira Sucharov, an associate professor of political science gogue with my questions and received a quick response from tion program. The city’s fi rst community centre was named for at Carleton University, blogs at Haaretz.com. the congregation’s co-president. She not only supplied me him. In 2012, a permanent display depicting Edwin’s life was with information, but mailed me a book, Before Us: Studies of unveiled at the city’s new centre commemorating the 100th an- Early Jewish Families in St. Lawrence County 1855-1920 by niversary of his birth. Please support Joan Dobbie, Louis Greenblatt and Blanche Levine, published The book goes on to tell the tales of other families – the our advertisers in 1981, which told detailed stories of the county’s prominent Dinbergs, Fishers, Sperlings, Kopitas, and more – who were early Jewish families. important in Ogdensburg, and continues with chapters relat- and tell them The book revealed the fi rst Jews arrived in the mid-1800s ing to the early Jewish settlers in the towns of Gouverneur, from predominantly German-speaking countries and were fol- Massena, Norfolk and Potsdam. Its 225 pages are fascinating you saw lowed by immigrants from the Russian Pale area toward the and tell the familiar story of Jewish immigrants who left the their advertisement end of the 19th century. Most had gone fi rst to New York, but, old country in search of better lives for themselves and their faced with competition from thousands of other immigrants, children. Through hard work and good values, they prospered in the ventured further north to work as peddlers serving the bustling and contributed greatly to the communities that became their Ottawa Jewish Bulletin! communities along the St. Lawrence. new homes. Page 24 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – November 11, 2013 Rev up your metabolism Focus Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy breakfast consisting of cereals containing sugar, pancakes and (calories) your body expends in a 24-hour period while at rest. muffi ns. Try to eat nutritionally sound food and limit empty on Fitness You can get an estimate of your BMR by entering your height, calories throughout the day. weight, age and gender into an online BMR calculator you can Speaking of empty calories, have you heard that Oreo cook- Gloria fi nd by Googling. Suppose your BMR is 1,300 calories. De- ies may be as addictive as cocaine? That’s the fi nding from a pending on your activity level and other factors, you may need study conducted by the director of the behavioural neurosci- Schwartz an additional 1,000 calories per day to fuel your body. If you ence program and his students at Connecticut College. ingest more calories than your body burns overall, you’ll gain In the experiment, rats were fed high fat, high sugar foods. of the store, you’ll buy fresh produce, meat, poultry, fi sh and weight. The pleasure centres in the rats’ brains were activated more by dairy. Metabolism decreases by fi ve per cent per decade after age Oreos than by cocaine or morphine in a previous study, sup- While it’s more cost-effective per serving to purchase a 40, which is why we need fewer calories as we age, even if our porting the hypothesis that high fat, high sugar foods have ad- jumbo-sized package of cookies or chips, you’re more likely to activity level remains the same and more so if we become less dictive potential. overdo in one shot or to keep eating the junk every day until it’s active. Gender also infl uences metabolism, with men typically I can believe that. Who can honestly say they can eat just all gone. To get an occasional fi x of your favourite treat, buy a burning more calories at rest than women, because men are one or two Oreos? I can’t. single-serving package. Once you’ve eaten it, it’s gone, so you naturally more muscular. Having gone overboard noshing on leftover cakes after my won’t have to fi ght off the urge for second or third helpings. The more muscular you are, the higher your metabolism. son’s bar mitzvah party last month, I intentionally cut myself If you’re like me and you have a sweet tooth, I suggest That’s one of the reasons I encourage everyone to engage in off from sweets. I’ve barely eaten anything with added sugar you also refrain from baking treats. While home-baked goods strength training. Muscle burns more calories than fat does, for the past two weeks and have lost three pounds. I can already are typically healthier than processed, store-bought ones, you even while at rest. Aerobic exercise and strength training both see the difference this small change has made on my waistline. should limit your baking if you’re going to eat half the pan of burn calories, but strength training has a longer lasting effect Will power is nice in theory. If you want to minimize your brownies or four muffi ns. on metabolism. Short bursts of high intensity interval training risk of over-indulging in unhealthy foods, you have to limit Did you know that drinking water boosts your metabolism? also give your metabolism a boost. their availability. One wouldn’t expect a recovering alcoholic If you’re mildly dehydrated, your metabolism slows down Eating more often also speeds up your metabolism. Eat to easily maintain sobriety in a household with a well-stocked slightly, about three per cent. That can add up to several pounds fi ve or six smaller meals throughout the day rather than the liquor cabinet. It’s just as unrealistic to think that, if your pan- per year. Drinking a glass of water before each meal helps you traditional three big meals. This will help you feel satiated and try contains cakes and cookies, you should be able to demon- feel full, so you eat less. prevent cravings and impulse eating. It will also prevent your strate self-control. Do not bring sweets and other junk food Chronic stress and sleep deprivation are also unhealthy and metabolism from slowing down in an effort to hold onto cal- into your home. Inform your co-habitants of your initiative can mess with your metabolism. Follow my tips to acceler- ories, which is what it tends to do when meals are further apart so they don’t sabotage your plans by bringing treats into your ate your metabolism and you’ll fi nd it easier to manage your in time. home. weight. Eating a healthy breakfast gives you energy and speeds up Plan your grocery shopping excursions and avoid the aisles Gloria Schwartz is a certifi ed personal trainer at the your metabolism. Stay away from the typical North American containing cookies, chips and candy. If you shop the perimeter Soloway JCC. Koven chronicles adoptees’ quests Book Review to know where they came from Sylvie Who Am I, Really? Adoption Stories and are offered in a straightforward Barzilay By Diane Koven manner. Each story is unique and cov- General Store Publishing House Inc. ers the passage of time from child- sue a search because she discovered she had been adopt- 125 pages hood to the milestones of adulthood ed through an international adoption ring dealing in black and, ultimately, the search for contact market babies. The quest of adopted children to with their birth mothers. The story of Dave Calder, the Canadian 2008 Olympic know their birth parents, their bio- In these often tearful interviews, rowing silver medallist, illustrates resourcefulness and ten- logical roots and to understand the Koven sensitively tried to avoid acity in fi nding one’s birth mother. He had only one piece of circumstances surrounding their re- touching on raw emotions, noting she information about his birth mother: she came from a family linquishment can set into motion did not want to bring up any painful, of welders in Brandon, Manitoba. So he went there with the a life-long search for answers and unresolved issues. One does get a goal of approaching every welder in town. That and a good self-discovery. In Who Am I, Really? good sense that each of the adoptees bit of luck led to the discovery of his birth story. Adoption Stories, Diane Koven, a fre- in the book has arrived at a comfort- Certain penetrating realities run through these stories. quent contributor to the Ottawa Jew- able and tenable resolution. These adoptees were aware of their status at a young age, ish Bulletin, delves into the important There are some happy reunion stor- but were provided with scant information regarding their world of adoption and provides insight ies. Among them, Koven presents the origins. into the need and the struggle of many story of Rabbi Debra Dressler, now While some adoptive parents were supportive of po- adoptees to know their stories. living in London, Ontario, who was tential reunions of their children with their birth parents, Koven herself raised two adopted adopted by a Christian family. She others, at least initially, expressed hurt feelings at the pros- children and has long been interested recounts that she felt mysteriously pect. In some cases, a wish to respect their parents’ feelings in the “nature versus nurture” debate drawn to “anything Jewish,” and, sim- contributed to delayed searches. and in the development of a person’s identity, especially re- ilarly to other adoptees, and embarked on her search out of Some reunions also led to bittersweet new relationships garding adoptees. a need for medical information as she hoped to have chil- with birth fathers, siblings, half- siblings and extended fam- In undertaking this project, Koven sent out word to dren. To her delight, Rabbi Dressler located her birth moth- ilies. friends and acquaintances that she planned to write the book er whom she discovered was Jewish. All emerged from the experience transformed and with and asked for leads on adoptees who either searched for, “The news signalled the beginning of her journey ‘back’ feelings of gratitude to their adoptive parents for good lives or were found by, a birth parent. To her surprise, she did to Judaism,” Koven notes. lived, and to their birth mothers for giving them the chance not have to chase down many of the stories included in the “To complete my learning in a formal way, I went at what they seemingly concluded was a better life. book. through the conversion process and had a bat mitzvah and, At the end of the book, Jeremy and Zahava, Koven’s “The stories just seemed to fi nd me,” she wrote. along the way, I got this crazy idea that I wanted to become own two children, weigh in with their feelings about being Of the many people she spoke with, Koven selected 15 a rabbi,” said Rabbi Dressler. adopted, and rightly so, as this book was her gift to them. stories for the book. She writes an introduction to each and Some stories are more sombre. Some birth mothers re- Koven, I believe, seals the deal in endorsing adoption as then presents the stories – allowing many of them to unfold fused meetings or had died and some of the reunions were a beautiful and challenging path, both for adoptees and for in fi rst-person voices. The accounts are tightly condensed rocky and disappointing. One adoptee was unable to pur- their adoptive parents. November 11, 2013 – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin – Page 25 FOUNDATION DONATIONS

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