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ne of the founders of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation calls it a “miracle” Othat the Foundation got started back in 1971. But the Foundation has thrived, and 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the partnership between the Jewish Federation of Ottawa – known as the Jewish Community Council of Ottawa/ Vaad Ha’Ir until 2005 – and the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation. Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation The Foundation gives donors a vehicle Chair Lynne Oreck-Wener (left) and Jewish to contribute to the long-term fi nancial Federation of Ottawa Chair Steven Kimmel stability of the Ottawa Jewish community look forward to further collaboration as the and to support the needs of the agencies two organizations mark 40 years of working together. serving it. “The work of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Foundation are community. It’s a holistic way of looking synergistic,” said Andrea Freedman, at our community,” said Foundation president and CEO of the Federation and Chair Lynne Oreck-Wener. “Our missions the Foundation. “The Federation’s are different, but we work co-operatively. Annual Campaign takes care of needs We give a signifi cant amount to the today, while the Foundation contributes Federation from our allocated funds Susan Bloomfield presents the menorah she inherited from her great-uncle Gerard Richel to meeting today’s needs, and also every year. Working in partnership and to Rabbi Menachem Blum of the Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad (OTC). Richel received the secures our future. At the Foundation, shared staff makes so much more sense.” menorah as a gift from the Jewish family he hid in the attic of his home in The Netherlands we like to say that there you actually can “We’ve recently strengthened and during the Second World War, thus saving them from the Nazis. The menorah will be lit ‘live forever’ by making a legacy gift.” expanded our relationship through during Chanukah for the first time since the war at OTC. (For more about this menorah, “We are working together, and our legacy gifts,” said Federation Chair Steven see Rabbi Blum’s From the Pulpit column on page 6.) partnership is of great benefi t to the See Partnership on page 4

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BY LOUISE RACHLIS are bleak and lonely. quiet black and white fi lm In 1960s Poland, Anna, a young novice made a big impression, nun, is told by her prioress that, before November 23, when it was her vows can be taken, she must visit her Ascreened at the Women’s family. Anna travels to her aunt Wanda, a Collective Philanthropy Program’s Pearls heavy-drinking judge and former of Wisdom event on “Women and the prosecutor associated with the Stalinist

Holocaust.” regime, who dispassionately reveals that PHOTO: HOWARD SANDLER Ida (pronounced Eeda) is an Anna’s actual name is Ida Lebenstein, Women’s Collective Philanthropy Program Co-chairs Yaffa Greenbaum (second from left) and award-winning 2013 Polish drama and that her parents were Jewish and Eileen Melnick-McCarthy (right) with Polish Deputy Ambassador Andrzej Fafara (left) and Olga directed by Pawel Pawlikowski. It was were murdered during the war. Ida and Jablonska, second-secretary, press and protocol, of the Embassy of Poland, at the Pearls of Wisdom event, November 23 attended by an audience of about 200 at Wanda embark on a journey to fi nd their the Chamber Theatre at Ben Franklin resting place. shadows, and the opportunity to “fi ll in Program Co-chairs Eileen Melnick- Place in Centrepointe. Shopsowitz said, watching the fi lm for the blanks yourself in the story” and put McCarthy and Yaffa Greenbaum said “It is one of the quietest fi lms I’ve ever a second time, she noticed so much your own spin on it. the event both honoured the women seen and that says so incredibly much,” more than in her fi rst viewing. She said “The black and white refl ected the who experienced the Holocaust and said Canadian fi lmmaker Karen Shop- the director chose to do the fi lm in black depressive nature of the women,” said educated “all of us” so that we never sowitz, who led the after-fi lm discussion. and white “because it placed it in the audience member Michelle Meyer, a forget its legacy and lessons. The “There’s so much quiet in it that we are look of 1962.” child of Holocaust survivors. “There was Women’s Collective Philanthropy not used to seeing in American movies.” Audience members commented so much that was powerful in this fi lm. Program, a program of the Ottawa There is no sound track, and scenes positively on the lighting and the I would like to see way more fi lms like Jewish Community Foundation, is this.” actively dedicated to helping women Like the characters in Ida, “postwar and children. Poland had a lot of people who weren’t “This Pearls of Wisdom event sup- sure where they fi t in,” said Shopsowitz. ports our effort in raising funds for the “Now, Poland is having a real resurgence. Women’s Collective Endowment Fund, It has been a very diffi cult thing for Poles which provides grants to deserving to deal with. This fi lm has done very well programs for women and children in internationally. It wasn’t a slam dunk in the Jewish community. The call for Poland.” grants is issued in January 2015,” said The event was supported by the Greenbaum. Embassy of the Republic of Poland in The Women’s Collective Philanthropy Ottawa. Endowment Fund was created in 2009 Poland was a centre of Jewish culture, and strives to engage, educate and said Andrzej Fafara, Poland’s deputy empower women to become catalysts for ambassador to Canada, and there were change. three-and-a-half million Polish Jews in “These goals complement and inform 1939. Almost all perished in the war, everything we do – including choosing killed by German Nazis, and only 100,000 this fi lm,” said Ottawa Jewish remained in Poland by 1945, he said. Community Foundation Chair Lynne “The Museum of the History of Polish Oreck-Wener, a founding member of the Jews dedicated to the 1,000-year history Women’s Collective Philanthropy of Polish Jews has just opened in what Program. was once the heart of Jewish Warsaw, For more information or to become PHOTO: CITY OF OTTAWA Order of Ottawa: In a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall, November 20, philanthropist one part of which became the Warsaw involved with the Women’s Collective and Ottawa Jewish Bulletin columnist Barbara Crook was inducted into the Order ghetto in 1940,” he said. “We are proud to Philanthropy Program, contact Director of Ottawa. Crook is seen with Mayor Jim Watson (left) and Capital Ward Councillor recognize this history ... and move of Development Arieh Rosenblum at David Chernushenko. forward and look to the future.” [email protected] or Women’s Collective Philanthropy 613-798-4696, ext. 270.

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BY LOUISE RACHLIS illel Lodge resident John Franken was a prisoner of war in Nagasaki, Japan when the HU.S. Air Force detonated an atomic bomb there on August 9, 1945. He is now the only living Canadian to have John Franken in his room at Hillel Lodge. survived the blast. He was working in a coal mine when the Tea at the Embassy. Netherlands in recognition of his efforts. bomb exploded. “One of my father’s jobs as a POW was Roslyn, a motivational speaker, is “Three months before the end of the to transform elementary schools into preparing a book and multi-media war, he was transferred to the coal mines where the comfort women sex slaves were presentation about her parents’ lives, and and that’s what saved his life,” said his kept for the soldiers,” she said. about her own life as a second-generation daughter, Roslyn Franken. “He was “The [Japanese] government never said survivor. She plans to have it ready before underground and so wasn’t injured when ‘sorry.’ I’m still waiting,” said John, who Holocaust Education Month next year as the bomb went off.” still speaks in schools on Remembrance John Franken as a Dutch Navy Air Force 2015 will mark the 70th anniversary of the “I didn’t know what was happening,” recruit, circa 1940. Day to educate students about the horrors end of the Second World War. John told the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. “I of the Second World War. “History just keeps repeating itself,” thought it was a big explosion in an am- In 2009, he was awarded the Medal of John said sadly. “I don’t understand munition dump. When we came out of the After the war, he fi nished his air force Orange-Nassau by Queen Beatrix of The people. The killing, the killing, the killing.” mine, we just waited to see what would contract and moved to Canada a few years happen. The Japanese were ready to kill later. us. We went to the Red Cross in the town “There weren’t a lot of jobs for [airplane and they told us what had happened.” mechanics] in Holland,” said Roslyn. “He Then the men went back to the base and saw an ad in 1951 that they were looking were transported to Manila, Philippines, for mechanics for Canadair in Canada.” to recuperate. After going to Australia to “I was accepted and was building planes fulfi l his air force contract, he went back to for the Korean War,” added John. Indonesia, and then on a ship to England, John lived in Montreal until he was 90, then Holland. then moved to Ottawa two years ago to be Now 92, John was born in Semarang, closer to his daughter. He has been a Hillel Indonesia, then the Dutch East Indies. His Lodge resident for the past year. parents had moved there from Holland He met his late wife, Sonja, a Holocaust and were running Hotel Franken. John survivor, in the Netherlands. She corres- joined the Dutch Navy Air Force at age 18. ponded with him in his early days in He was trained as an aircraft mechanic. Canada and then immigrated to join When war was declared in the Far East, him. the Japanese invaded the Dutch East “It’s a story of survival, of beating the Indies. odds,” said Roslyn. “My Dad and his unit were escaping to “He spent 20 years leading a demonstra- Australia. While at sea, the Japanese tion in front of the Japanese embassy caught them and put them in a prisoner of asking for an apology for their wartime war camp in Indonesia,” said Roslyn. atrocities and crimes against humanity. “After that, he was transferred to Nagasaki, CBC aired a Gemini-nominated documen- Japan.” tary about his quest for an apology called

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Continued from page 1 member of its professional advisory Kimmel. “The Federation Annual committee. Campaign currently has more than 2,200 “Gilbert walked into my offi ce, and donors and, with the strengthening of said to me, ‘If I were a client, would you our partnership, we will continue to have take this on?’ discussions and provide education to our “I said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘Fine, I’m a client. donors.” I’m not paying.’” Kimmel said that, when Andrea So Shinder took on the task of doing Freedman came on board a year-and-a- the legal work to establish the half ago, “we realigned even closer, Foundation. because we now have one CEO for both “I went to see a prominent Jewish tax organizations. It’s a new and exciting way lawyer in Toronto, Wolf Goodman, and to do business.” we agreed that this is going to work. The Foundation was launched when Within a matter of months we had a far-sighted community leaders Gilbert charter.” Greenberg and Bernard Shinder, as well The next step was the diffi cult one, as Vaad executive director Hy Hochberg said Shinder, recalling that the foresaw the need for a fi nancial resource Department of National Revenue (now to maintain the Jewish community’s the Canada Revenue Agency) turned PHOTO COURTESY OF OTTAWA JEWISH ARCHIVES fi scal structure and safeguard its future. down the Foundation’s initial requests Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation past-chair Bernard Shinder (left) “If it weren’t for Gilbert Greenberg, it for a charitable number. “It took a visit by and then-chair David Loeb at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in 1980 with a certificate acknowledging the establishment of the Sara Abrahamson Memorial Fund. never would have happened,” recalled me to one of their senior people, and they Shinder, an international tax/trade ultimately agreed,” he said. attorney since 1965, who was Foundation In the following weeks, Jewish com- Toronto also received their charters. (community building) Bram Bregman president from 1977 to 1979 and is still a munity foundations in Montreal and “We all consulted together. That was found some interesting documents. The the beginning of the movement,” said Annual Report of the Jewish Community Shinder. Council of Ottawa/Vaad Ha’Ir for 1974 “This movement in Ottawa was very expressed delight at the Freedman controversial at the time in the Jewish endowment, as well as the inauguration community. It was felt this would take of the Harold Flagal Memorial Fund. away from what was then the UJA. A The 1975 report noted, as a result of number of prominent people were “three functions in the form of two against it happening, but they came on luncheons and one dinner meeting, we board later on,” added Shinder. received 20 Letters of Intent.” Six funds “The fi rst gift was made by a client of were now being administered: the mine, Michael R. Freedman, who wanted Michael R. Freedman Endowment Fund, to do something important for his 80th the Harold Shenkman Endowment Fund, birthday. He gave us $100,000. He the Harold Flagal Memorial Fund, the ensured the legitimacy of the Phillip Cohen Memorial Scholarship organization.” Fund, the David Zbar Memorial Fund and The fi rst directors of the Foundation the Louise Greenberg Memorial Fund. were Alex Betcherman, Hyman Bessin, “We have high hopes,” wrote

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At the Osterer Passover seder, everyone tering. He was proud to get on your case. even a bunch of pamphlets for the 1976 is assigned a segment of the Haggadah to Howie shouldered challenges not just Olympics. read. There’s a story about four sons, with resilience, but with optimism. Much Howie wasn’t the simple child at all, each asking a different question relating like the rest of his personality, this posi- but now, everyone who knew him is to the holiday. While who did the other tivity wasn’t entirely rational, but it was asking Tam’s question, “What is this?”; Former Ottawan Howard Osterer died readings would change from year to year, certainly sincere. He believed in people and such other questions as “What can suddenly, November 11, while umpiring Howie was consistently asked to read the – in his family and friends, in his students we do now that he’s passed away?”; a baseball game in Israel. role of Tam, the simple son. and colleagues. He was a proud supporter “How do we make sense of the void he’s Tam asks, “What’s this?” and defender of both Canada and Israel, left in our lives?”; “How can he be gone and to never yield to despair. Howie Howie loved that kind of broad devoting his life to championing both before his own parents?”; and “Where would want us to survive, because he question, questions with no easy nations. Howie always had fl ags for the do we go from here?” always endured. And that’s what makes answers. two countries prominently displayed. His While I have no answers to those his loss so impossible to understand. My uncle embodied a distinct kind of heart was at the intersection of the maple questions, I know that Howie rejected He is survived by his parents, Blanche single-minded thoughtfulness. He’d leaf and the Star of David. the idea that anything could be “too and Joe Osterer; by his children Erin fi xate on his notion of what was the right Although Howie moved to Israel six late,” hence his decision to change (Aaron Smith), Michael (Kimberly), thing to do, the right joke to make, the years ago, my parents’ house is still fi lled careers and move to Israel in his 50s. He Nina, Shayna (David Magazzinich) and right time to call or show up. Nothing with boxes of his stuff. I opened two of would want us to keep pursuing our Natalie; by his brothers Irving (Sheila) was ever done on a small scale: even his them, and both were overfl owing with passions (even if they only make sense and Murray (Karen); and by his fi ve food was usually bought in bulk. When books. Everything I found was quintes- in our own heads), to forego self-doubt, grandchildren. my uncle took an interest in you, it sentially Howie: overviews of Canadian meant he was going to keep pushing. He history, joke books, physical education was going to keep nudging and pes- worksheets, children’s storybooks, and

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cocktails and to be inspired by Jerry Emerging Generation Greenfi eld’s moving message. And more than 40 young families joined us for Sundaes in the Sukkah put on jointly by sets sights on success the EG division, PJ Library, Machzikei Hadas and the Glebe Shul. and it includes lofty and exciting goals note the plan recognizes that the We are moving in the right direction. specifi cally for the Emerging Generation demographic will not be engaged in Now we need to focus on maintaining (EG). giving if they are not fi rst engaged in the the momentum. The plan presents the EG as the future Jewish community. How are we going to do this? We are of our community and says we must These are big goals, but we are already currently putting the fi nal touches on “engage this cohort in Jewish life while well on our way! Under the leadership of the EG steering committee. The commit- instilling a spirit of philanthropy.” Arielle Kreisman and Adam Aronson, tee, representing a cross-section of the Specifi c and measureable goals are co-chairs of the EG campaign, our demographic, will help to develop the

FEDERATION REPORT outlined for our division, including a 30 canvassers have answered the call to strategic goals of the division and will ARIEL FAINER per cent increase in dollars to be raised action and the campaign is trending to help in the brainstorming of program- EMERGING GEN each year for the next fi ve years with a fi nish on target of our goal. ming ideas. We will continue partnering doubling of the donor base in that time The EG Kickoff Pre-party (generously with agencies and shuls in the commun- became director of Emerging frame. sponsored by David Smith) was a huge ity to broaden our reach to different Generation at a very exciting time as While there is a strong focus on success. More than 60 members of the sectors of the demographic. Most the Jewish Federation of Ottawa had Annual Campaign dollars raised and EG division from all sectors of the importantly, I will keep meeting with the Ijust released its new strategic plan, donor numbers, I think it’s important to community came out for sushi and EG in our community. I want to hear how my peers feel this division can be more engaging, stimulate more connections with the community, and can develop the Emerging Generation into the future The fl ames of our faith leaders of our community. Arielle Fainer is director of the Emerg- ing Generation at the Jewish Federation are inextinguishable of Ottawa. She can be reached at [email protected] or 613-798- It is a faith that has ensured our survival When the Germans invaded Holland 4696, ext. 240. to this very day. in 1940, he hid a Jewish family in the When we light our menorah at the attic of his home: a couple and their Ottawa Jewish Bulletin door or by the window, we publicize that, teenage son. 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Yet, we make a owned, but our faith is something they The Bulletin, established in 1937 as “a force for constructive communal consciousness,” bigger deal about the miracle of the could never take away from us, and that communicates the messages of the Jewish small jug of pure oil that was found and This message will be so vivid for me is the symbol of our menorah.” Federation of Ottawa and its agencies and, as the city’s only Jewish newspaper, welcomes a the lights that burned for eight days. this year as I will be lighting a menorah Susan inherited the menorah and diversity of opinion as it strives to inform and The way we celebrate the holiday is by that belonged to a Jewish family during kept it for years as part of her family enrich the community. Viewpoints expressed the Second World War. This menorah history. When she heard a new syna- in these pages do not necessarily represent lighting candles and eating foods fried in the policies and values of the Federation. oil. 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The other CD is Happy Joyous A legendary folksinger Hanukkah, a wonderful collection of Guthrie’s Chanukah songs, which range from silly kids’ songs to “The Many and and his Chanukah songs the Few,” a long ballad that is a near-per- fect telling of the Chanukah legend told known of which is “This Land is Your and culture, and many celebrating the from the points-of-view of many of the Land.” The vast majority of those songs predominately Jewish neighbourhood of important fi gures in the legend. Near the were never recorded. Most were unseen Coney Island in Brooklyn, where the end of the song, Guthrie writes from the and unknown sets of lyrics, without Guthrie family lived in the 1940s and ’50s. perspective of the City of Jerusalem in sheet music, in Guthrie’s notebooks and One song, “Ilsa Koch,” written in 1947, which the legend’s Chanukah miracle other papers. was one of the fi rst contemporary songs takes place. In the 1990s, my friend Nora Guthrie – to ever address the horrors of the “The Many and the Few” is one of the

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR Guthrie’s daughter – began to organize Holocaust. two Chanukah songs that Guthrie MICHAEL REGENSTREIF her father’s archives. Coming across Around the time she discovered those himself recorded in 1949, just a few these thousands of unknown and Jewish-themed songs in her father’s months after Israel’s War of n page 17 of this issue, there is a unheard songs, she began to recruit papers, Nora also learned that her Independence, a time when Jerusalem JTA Chanukah feature that appropriate contemporary composers to grandmother, Aliza Greenblatt – whom was divided and Jews had no access to centres on a current exhibit at set some of them to new music. she just knew and thought of as her the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Othe National Museum of About 15 years ago, Nora told me that “bubbie” – was a famed Yiddish poet and ancient Jewish Temple so central to the American Jewish History in Philadelphia, she’d found dozens and dozens of passionate Zionist. In researching these Chanukah legend. which focuses on the relationship of Jewish-themed songs in the Woody Jewish-themed songs of her father’s, as “My name is Jerusalem where Judah Chanukah music and Christmas music, Guthrie Archives and was going to ask well as her grandmother’s work, she came back/To build up my Temple once specifi cally noting contributions of Jews the Klezmatics – one of the greatest of came to understand the profound more/To cut down the weeds and thorny like Irving Berlin, the composer of contemporary klezmer bands – to work infl uence the Ukrainian-born Yiddish brush/That grows ‘round my windows “White Christmas,” to Christmas music on some of them. poet had on the Oklahoma-born folk- and doors/Whole stones, whole stones, and of non-Jews like legendary folksinger Now, I knew that Marjorie Mazia singer and songwriter. we’ll build and pray/To God as a whole- Woody Guthrie to Chanukah music. Guthrie (née Greenblatt), Woody The Klezmatics – who will be here in hearted Jew,” Guthrie sang, implicitly I was particularly happy to see the Guthrie’s second wife, and Nora and her Ottawa on April 17 with singer Joshua linking Jerusalem, the Temple and the mention of Guthrie in the article as I’ve brother Arlo’s mother, was Jewish. And I Nelson at Centrepointe Theatre to Jewish people to the new modern state been interested in Guthrie and his songs had the two Chanukah songs that perform their Brother Moses Smote the and its capital. and other writings since I was a teenager. Guthrie recorded in 1949 in my CD Water concert program – eventually, This is our fi nal print edition of the Guthrie, one of the most important and collection. But I’d no idea of all the other recorded two CDs of Woody Guthrie’s Ottawa Jewish Bulletin for 2014. We return most infl uential folksingers of the 20th Jewish-themed songs (nor did Nora until Jewish-themed songs. One of them, January 26 with our fi rst issue of 2015. In century, wrote thousands of songs in a she discovered them in the archives). Wonder Wheel received the 2006 Grammy the meantime, for breaking news, visit period of about a decade-and-a-half There were many more Chanukah songs, for Best Contemporary World Music www.ottawajewishbulletin.com. beginning in the late-1930s, the best songs about Jewish history, spirituality Album. Happy Chanukah!

Perhaps the most surprising thing Dempsey said is that, three months ago, A time to celebrate a miracle; and just after the war in Gaza, the Pentagon sent a “lessons-learned team” of senior to remember who our friends are offi cers to work with the IDF to see what could be learned to prevent civilian have overtaken last summer’s war in Gaza, ordinary lengths” to limit collateral casualties in similar situations. Evidently, I still can’t get past the 50-day war. I can’t damage and civilian casualties in Gaza and there is much to learn from the Israelis as accept how the world was so quick to the Pentagon had even sent a team to see the American-led coalition bombs all condemn Israel so one-sidedly, so abso- what lessons could be learned from the kinds of targets and places in Syria and lutely, and so intellectually dishonestly. operation. Iraq in the ongoing war against ISIS. As critical comments about Israel still Aware of world opinion that Israel It is hard to feel that much better, but, echo in world capitals and at the United indiscriminately killed Palestinian somehow, these days, everything is

IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS Nations, a friend recently brought a civilians, and especially children in Gaza, relative. I can assure you it felt a lot better JASON MOSCOVITZ treasure box of information to my atten- Dempsey said he thought the IDF “did than hearing from a retired Canadian tion that didn’t alter a thing, but did help what they could” to avoid civilian casual- general shortly after the war ended. me feel better. I would like to share these ties. He brushed aside reports by Human Perhaps we shouldn’t forget what Andrew s we celebrate this year, we will thoughts with you, knowing it is unlikely Rights Watch and Amnesty International, Leslie, Justin Trudeau’s potential star know the miracle of Chanukah you would have seen any of these state- both of which, predictably, accused Israel Liberal candidate and key adviser, said on is happening at such a bad time ments in the mainstream media. It is hard of war crimes. the same subject: Afor the world. I can’t remember to fi nd articles that actually defend Israel. “In this kind of confl ict, where you are “Casualties are caused by the Israelis any period in my lifetime when so many Even when there is a military defence put held to a standard that your enemy is not using very heavy weapons systems, fi ring horrendous things were happening at forward by one of the most expert held to, you are going to be criticized for indiscriminately onto Palestinian women once. It has been a terrible year and, like authorities imaginable. civilian casualties,” he said. and children.” most thinking people, I shudder at what is General Martin Dempsey is the chair- Dempsey added that Hamas’ tunnels Leslie went on to say, “Palestinian ahead. man of the United States Joint Chiefs of created an almost “subterranean society,” women and children who are taking With children living in Israel, I have to Staff. As such, he is the highest ranking which presented Israel with a host of refuge in UN designated compounds? say there is much to be anxious about. I military offi cer in the U.S. Just last month other challenges, but the Israelis did Come on. Oh, it was an accident. Sorry visited Israel last March and recall feeling in New York, at a conference of the everything they could to warn civilians of doesn’t matter to anyone. Shooting dumb reasonably comfortable, on several occa- Carnegie Council for Ethics in Inter- upcoming attacks. artillery close to children is dumb.” sions, while walking through East Jeru- national Affairs, he was asked several “The IDF is not interested in creating But, despite our worries, it is almost salem on our way to the Damascus Gate. I questions about the Israel Defense Forces civilian casualties. They’re interested in Chanukah – a time to remember and won’t do it this coming year on my visit to (IDF) actions last summer. He didn’t stopping the shooting of rockets and celebrate a miracle. Israel, and wonder if I ever will again. fl inch. missiles out of the Gaza Strip and into And, perhaps, more than ever, a time to As more recent horrifi c events seem to Dempsey said Israel went to “extra- Israel,” he said. remember who our friends are. 8 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Harassment is a concern for everyone

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As an Ottawa mashgiach, Jenny Roberge “I realized a lot of Israelis were coming shares and educates at every opportunity. to India, and, in order to raise money to Mashgiach is Hebrew for “supervisor,” help a domestic helper with cancer, I a person who inspects and supervises opened up a co-op to learn to make kosher status, and also plays a social role, pickles, bagels, jam and marinated explaining kosher rules to the Jewish and vegetables so they could increase their non-Jewish community. It is believed profi le and get better pay.” Roberge is Ottawa’s fi rst female The co-op provided money for the mashgiach. helper’s healthcare and meanwhile Born Jenny Berger in New York City, Roberge was digging deeper into kashrut. the eldest of eight children, she has lived At subsequent postings in London and in Israel and travelled the world with her then Hong Kong, she became further husband Jean, spending more than 35 versed in kashrut and kashrut issues, and PHOTO: ROBIN CHERNICK years in the diplomatic service of Canada. continued to learn. Ottawa mashgiach Jenny Roberge was one of the main organizers of Limmud Ottawa They were posted to New York, Costa In 2008, Jenny and Jean moved back to and is seen here at Limmud, November 2, with Shlomo Feldberg, one of the artists whose works were exhibited. Rica, the Philippines, London, and China, Ottawa and their home in the Glebe, and forcing her to keep kosher under very began to attend Congregation Beth challenging circumstances. Shalom. oversee the kitchen. And that’s how I everyone,” she said of the director of the “I taught myself a lot about the It was right at the time that Beth became transformed into a mashgiach,” Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut. different products and how to determine Shalom’s then-spiritual leader, Rabbi said Roberge. Roberge also speaks passionately if they were kosher. It became second Scott Rosenberg, who was also relatively Her mashgiach duties at Beth Shalom about the role of kashrut in healthy nature.” new in the city, wanted to open up the include supervising all catering and food eating and said that, in China, the Being posted to India was “a real Beth Shalom kitchen. preparation that takes place there. government turned to kashrut author- challenge for kashrut. This was 1997; “The Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut told “We’re very lucky in Ottawa that we ities for help in monitoring food after a there wasn’t a lot of exposure to kosher Rabbi Rosenberg he could do that if he have a rabbi like Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum tainted food scandal erupted there. products,” she said. could fi nd a shomer Shabbat couple to who is sensitive and supportive of See Roberge on page 24

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You don’t have to be rich to keep kosher You don’t have to be rich to keep kosher 12 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM High school students step up as leaders at OJCS

BY SARA-LYNNE LEVINE innovative and clever ways to reach out community, and we need to show all that connections, a Grade 8/high school OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL and share what’s happening at OJCS. we have to offer. I have strong connec- hockey pool and the planning of a joint hile the Ottawa Jewish “We want to showcase, in authentic tions to this school and think is it not outing for both classes are ensuring Community School (OJCS) ways, what our students are doing, and just a place for me, but a place for students are learning about high school board of directors, admin- provide dynamic leadership opportun- everyone,” said Prizant. courses, programs and are engaged in Wistration and parent ities while creating strong community Grade 12 students Hannah Srour and leadership opportunities in authentic ambassadors are all working on develop- connections,” said Wolinsky. “Our high Sonia Frenkel created a Big Brother and ways. ing strategies to communicate the school students are strong leaders, and Big Sister program, partnering with As we focus on developing tomorrow’s meaningful ways students are learning we want prospective parents to see our Grade 8 students to develop relation- Jewish leaders, we look forward to at OJCS, a new partnership initiative is strengths and to understand why their ships and ties that will help their sharing more initiatives and activities. taking root and may prove to be the child would thrive in this environment.” transition to the high school level next “Our hope is that these relationships most effective recruitment strategy yet. Grade 12 student Shmuel Prizant has year. and opportunities will create strong, Recently, Head of School Marlene become involved in redesigning the “Now that we are one school, we want authentic ties to OJCS, and that will Wolinsky introduced a new focus on school website with the hope of having to be involved with all students and translate into increased enrolment,” said authentic ways to highlight our students dedicated pages to show off the high bridge the gap that has been around for a Wolinsky. “Our retention numbers are in the community and our high school school program. while,” said Srour. the best in years, and that tells us that, students are taking the lead, creating “The school is an integral part of our “We also want to build a bridge once people join the OJCS community, between the graduating Grade 8 students they see how truly special it is and they and the Grade 12 students,” added stay.” Frenkel. To learn more about why OJCS is a One example is a games night, which place for your child to grow and thrive, JET Winter Shabbaton took place November 20. or to book a private tour, contact student While still in early days, other initia- recruiter Andréa Black at 613-722-0020 January 23 & 24, 2015 tives like Torah services, new synagogue or [email protected]. FEATURING WE MADE IT! Cookbooks – Tried, tested and true! The recipes that make up this one-of-a-kind cookbook Rabbi Ken Spiro are personal favourites and family traditions handed down throughout the generations. These dishes have been Noted Aish HaTorah created in the talented family kitchens throughout the community. Most importantly, the cooks have Senior lecturer and prepared these dishes for family and friends in their own author of WorldPerfect homes with an extra dash of love. The proceeds of the sale of the cookbooks will be contributing towards the purchase of a state-of-the-art Enjoy sumptuous Shabbat meals and impactful bladder scanner medical device that will benefit the medical staff at the Lodge. We have reached 50% of our goal. Donors who make a $100 lectures in the comfort of downtown Ottawa’s donation will receive a complimentary cookbook and tax receipts will be issued. Victoria Park Suites Hotel. Let’s make this happen before December 31, 2014. Don’t miss out! Drop by the LTC Foundation office to purchase your copy ($25 each). Join JET and Ken Spiro for a memorable Donations and or purchases of the cookbook can be made at the LTC Foundation office, Shabbat experience! or call us directly at 613.728.3990 or email Jana Rand, Director of Development, [email protected] For more information and to RSVP contact the JET office: 613.695.4800 or [email protected] Breaking news at www.ottawajewishbulletin.com December 8, 2014 13 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Chanukah Feature What makes Chanukah great in North America?

BY DIANNE ASHTON or participate in amateur theatricals on the past, but in its shortened version came to the aid of needy Jews in the (JTA) – As Chanukah nears, let the the holiday’s theme – generally have a substituted a homey image of domest- past, it says, the current problems grousing begin. good time. icity bright with lights and joy and facing Jewry require more. Now “all Too much is made of a holiday that Beneath the lighthearted celebrating, promised a future that would see Israel must arise” and “redeem itself Judaism ranks as a minor festival – one however, more serious meanings are “tyrants disappearing.” through deed and sacrifi ce.” whose rite takes no more than fi ve often conveyed through the holiday’s “Rock of Ages” offered Jews an The crises facing Jews during those minutes to complete each night – some songs. emotional link to past traditions through years infl uenced the ideas and emo- North American Jews will say. Some will The word Chanukah means dedica- its melody while reminding them of the tions they expressed in this Chanukah complain about the season’s excessive tion, and the holiday has always tyranny currently besetting their song. commercialism or materialism. highlighted occasions when Jews coreligionists in Eastern Europe. The experience of unity and strength Yet, most Jews will also participate in overcame challenges to their continued As millions of new Jewish immigrants felt in group singing may have assuaged at least one of the many customs religious commitment. Chanukah from Eastern Europe came to North Jews’ fears during those decades of developed by North American Jews to commemorates the rededicating of the America over the next 30 years, the disorientation and anguish. Chanukah augment the holiday’s simple rite and Jerusalem Temple in 165 BCE after a song grew popular. It became a fi xture at provided an occasion for singing songs express the enhanced place of band of Jews led by the Maccabees Chanukah celebrations following the rise that voiced old and new hopes while Chanukah, which begins this year on the retook it from the Syrians, who had of Nazism in 1933, when the hope for a building new communal alliances and evening of December 16. conquered Judea. world free of tyranny seemed even more bonds. In addition to exchanging gifts (or Generations of Jews retold that story desperate. And that, perhaps, helps explain giving them to children), they will at Chanukah and thanked God for Rewrites of older prayers or songs the broad and continuing appeal of decorate their homes, eat fried foods, helping their ancestors to prevail. North often appeared in the fi rst half of the Chanukah for North American Jews. sing songs, listen to holiday music and American Jews found additional reasons 20th century. One Chanukah rewrite Chanukah allows Jews to join in the attend one or more of the many holiday to reaffi rm their dedication at Chanukah published during the Second World national merrymaking occasioned by festivities held at Jewish community and often voiced those reasons in War offered a new version of an older Christmas, but also to rededicate centres, synagogues, Jewish schools and original songs. prayer that described God’s saving ourselves to Judaism. other locations. In the 1890s, two Reform rabbis, in power. In homes, synagogues, museums, At these venues, they will join in more New York City and Philadelphia, wrote a The rewrite, offered in Hebrew community centres and schools, it elaborate versions of the domestic new English version of “Maoz Tsur,” a as “Mi Yimalel?” and in English as provides us with an occasion for gather- customs. They will light holiday candles song that Jews have sung at Chanukah “Who Can Retell?” has a lively melody ing, singing, eating, lighting candles in or watch them be kindled, sing more since the 13th century. that fi ts its lyric, which aims to rouse the evenings of the shortest days of the songs than they do at home, snack on Titled “Rock of Ages,” the new song Jews to act politically, militarily and year, exchanging gifts, voicing religious potato pancakes or jelly doughnuts, chat kept the melody of its predecessor, philanthropically. commitments and values, and enjoying with their friends and neighbours, watch which thanked God for saving Jews in Although a “hero or sage” always being Jews. 14 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Grade 1 students perform “Peace and the Five Senses” at the Torah Academy of Ottawa Remembrance Day assembly. Remembrance Day marked at Torah Academy of Ottawa

BY JOEL IRWIN the Armed Forces and answered numer- TORAH ACADEMY OF OTTAWA ous questions from inquisitive students n November 11, students and in a warm and friendly manner. staff of Torah Academy of After the lieutenant-commander’s Ottawa held a Remembrance presentation, Sara Vais introduced the ODay assembly honouring those students’ presentations, which focused who have fought and sacrifi ced so that on the theme, “Honouring Our Soldiers.” we may enjoy the freedoms of modern Each of the reports was accompanied by a day Canada. PowerPoint presentation students The assembly included an address generated in the school’s computer lab from our special guest, Lieutenant- utilizing our new SMART Board. Commander Peter Rohe of the Canadian The performances matched the Armed Forces, as well as plays, poems creativity of the reports and included, and reports by students. among others, members of the senior The assembly began with Rohe girls’ class dealing with the effects of war speaking about why November 11 is a on the home front, various students’ special day and the reason we honour the poems of remembrance, and a Grade 1 women and men who fought for us. He class presentation, “Peace and the Five also discussed some of his experiences in Senses.”

Israeli wine and Canadian cheese: The Israel Awareness Committee of Hillel Ottawa celebrates the strength of the Canada-Israel relationship, November 18 at Cube Gallery. Members of Parliament joined students in partaking of Israeli wines and Canadian cheeses and discussing the strong bonds between the two countries. (Front, from left) Sapir Fellus, Alexandra Brenner, Baden Russell-Petigrow, (back) Brandon Silver, NDP MP Élaine Michaud, Conservative MP Jeff Watson, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan, Lorne Geller and Ilan Orzy. December 8, 2014 15 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 16 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Best Wishes at Chanukah from the staff of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, Michael, Brenda, Barry and Monique

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Chanukah Feature Music hath charms to soothe December dilemma

BY HILLEL KUTTLER Christmas, and the people behind Chanukah songs and 18 Christmas (JTA) – In text accompanying a new some of the holidays’ songs, is songs; nearly all the singers and exhibition at the National Museum auditory rather than visual, homey songwriters featured are Jews. of American Jewish History in rather than museumy. No docu- Debbie Friedman’s “The Latke Philadelphia, Sammy Davis Jr. is ments or objects are displayed. Song” and Sol Zim’s “Maoz Tsur” quoted on why he converted to Words are mostly absent from the are among the 36, but far more Judaism. walls. Standing is implicitly fascinating are the crossovers. “I became a Jew because I was discouraged. Eddie Cantor (born Edward Israel ready and willing to understand the The atmosphere in the small Iskowitz) sings “The Only Thing I plight of a people who fought for exhibition area better resembles Want for Christmas.” Benny thousands of years for a homeland,” one’s family room: comfy couches, Goodman performs “Santa Claus the late entertainer said. upholstered chairs, carpeting and Came in the Spring.” Opera great What immediately follows is a fl oor-to-ceiling windows; shelves Richard Tucker, trained as a cantor curator’s observation: “Davis knew containing books about the holi- at a Brooklyn synagogue, has “O that becoming a Jew also meant days (like on how Jewish teenagers Little Town of Bethlehem.” recording Christmas songs.” can cope with Christmas pres- And non-Jews doing Chanukah? The comment, while somewhat sures); record players for adults and Try Woody Guthrie’s “Hanukkah facetious, has a ring of truth to it: children along with holiday albums; Dance,” or The Indigo Girls’ singing Some of the most popular Legos from a chanukiyah kit. “Happy Joyous Hanukkah,” whose Christmas tunes were written and/ “It’s more of an experience than a lyrics were written by Guthrie and or sung by American Jews – notably traditional museum exhibit that’s set to a tune by Lorin Sklamberg of the children of immigrants, like artifact-heavy,” co-curator Ivy the Klezmatics, or Don McLean’s Irving Berlin (born Israel Isidore Weingram said. “I like to think of “Dreidel.” Beilin), who composed the iconic the songs as the artifacts.” What in the name of assimilation “White Christmas,” or, in Davis’ Indeed, the main attractions are is going on here? case, new to Judaism. the iPads resting on the blue “All holidays, in many ways, are It also encapsulates the theme of plastic-block end tables. Visitors cultural constructions,” explained the exhibition, which carries the can get cozy on the sofas and select Josh Kun, a University of Southern provocative title of ‘Twas the Night a song to lose themselves in California professor and co-curator PHOTO COURTESY OF IDELSOHN SOCIETY FOR MUSICAL PRESERVATION Before Hanukkah. through the provided earphones. of the exhibition with Weingram. A CD of Christmas and Chanukah music provided the The exhibition, which highlights The iPads offer the Jewishly The exhibition grew out of the inspiration and title for the new exhibition at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. the music of Chanukah and numerically signifi cant 18 See Music on page 22

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Chanukah Kid Lit Celebrating a Chanukah classic and some new books, too

BY PENNY SCHWARTZ who jest in English and Yiddish translations. A lost (JTA) – Back in 1984, when Eric Kimmel was an kitten in need of care leads them to celebrate Chanukah up-and-coming children’s book author, he tried his with a warmhearted grandmother. The large-format hand at a Chanukah story, one featuring goblins. Overly pages sparkle with brilliant and entertaining colour cautious Jewish editors rejected the manuscript, not illustrations. knowing what to make of it, Kimmel recalled. “It was strange. It didn’t look like any other Chanukah The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin books and didn’t fi t into any neat category. It wasn’t a By Martha Seif Simpson; illustrated by Durga Yael folk tale and it was kind of creepy,” he told JTA with his Benhard signature sense of humour and tell-it-like-it-is manner. Wisdom Tales; age 5 and up Kimmel tucked the story away in a drawer for a while. In this beautifully illustrated tale set in the Old World, Years later, some keen-eyed editors, fi rst at Cricket the keeper of a toy shop offers a mysterious dreidel to a magazine and later at Holiday House, took a chance on young boy from a poor family. The boy’s humility emits Kimmel’s offbeat tale, Hershel and the Hanukkah a small miracle from the special dreidel. An author’s Goblins, illustrated by the late acclaimed artist Trina note explains the holiday, dreidels and how to play the Schart Hyman. dreidel game. The book went on to win a place in the hearts and homes of Jewish and non-Jewish families. “Hershel” has been in print ever since. Now, in time for Chanukah, the eight-day Festival of Lights that begins this year on the evening of December 16, Holiday House has issued its 25th anniversary edition of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, with a new afterword by Kimmel and Holiday House publisher John Briggs, who brought the book to light. And Kimmel has a new Chanukah tale out this year, Simon and the Bear. He recalls a letter from a young reader with a Latino As Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins opens, a background who said Hershel was his favourite wandering poor Jewish man named Hershel arrives in a Halloween story. Kimmel says he receives many Jewish village on a snowy day at the start of the holiday. requests for permission to turn the story into theatrical For years, the townsfolk have been scared off by goblins productions. from celebrating Chanukah, they tell him. The evildoers “I am always fl attered,” he says. blow out the Chanukah candles, break the dreidels and Kimmel says Simon and the Bear (Disney Hyperion; throw the latkes on the fl oor, they bemoan. ages 3-6) may be his best work. It’s a charming, witty, But Hershel tells the rabbi he is not afraid. feel-good adventure based on a sad story that Kimmel “If I can’t outwit a few goblins, then my name isn’t read about the sinking of the Titanic. The book was Hershel of Ostropol,” Hershel says. illustrated by Matthew Trueman. Each of the eight Chanukah nights, Hershel outwits Here are some other new Chanukah books for the goblins, one more menacing than the next. In the children: end, with clever manoeuvres and quick thinking, he Latke, the Lucky Dog breaks their evil spell and returns the Festival of Lights By Ellen Fischer; illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke back to the townsfolk with a triumph to match the Kar-Ben; ages 2-7 holiday’s own miracle. A newly adopted dog from a shelter is a family Chanu- Growing up, Kimmel enjoyed hearing stories of kah gift that delights a young brother and sister. Latke, Hershel of Ostropol from his storytelling grandmother. the dog, feels very lucky to be living with the loving fa- He sees the folk character as a hero among the people, mily, but in innocence he gets into mischief and threatens the opposite of the fools of Chelm. to spoil the Chanukah celebrations. The story, told from Hershel has street smarts, is practical and takes on the Latke’s perspective, will delight dog-loving kids. mighty and powerful. “He’s surviving day to day and using his wits,” The Night Before Hanukkah Kimmel says. By Natasha Wing; illustrated by Amy Wummer The book was hailed as a perfect match between the Grosset & Dunlap; ages 2-5 master storyteller and Schart Hyman, whose vibrant This rhyming Chanukah story for young kids is paintings set the tone with darkened scenes illuminated Natasha Wing’s newest entry in her best-selling series of by the golden glow of the Chanukah candles and shiny “night-before” books. Rhymes and illustrations are gelt coins. lively as the story follows a family celebrating Chanukah In addition to the strong pairing between art and and retelling a simple version of the holiday story. story, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is considered a classic because of Kimmel’s ability to tell a mesmerizing Miracle for Shira: A Chanukah Story story, said Anita Silvey, author of 100 Best Books for By Galia Sabbag; illustrated by Erin Taylor Children and Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a www.shirasseries.com; ages 4-8 Children’s Book. Beautiful Yetta’s Hanukkah Kitten This entry in a series by Galia Sabbag, a longtime “Readers from different backgrounds learn about By Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by Jill Pinkwater Jewish educator, features the spunky and curious Shira Jewish culture, but what pulls them along is a story,” Macmillan; ages 3-8 searching for her new unusual dreidel sent by her aunt Silvey wrote in an email. A fun-fi lled collaboration between the Pinkwaters – in Israel that is lost at school. Hebrew words, written Kimmel, 68, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, the humorist Daniel and his artist wife, Jill – will enliven also in English, are sprinkled throughout the text. Erin N.Y., has gone on to win two National Jewish Book Chanukah in this new Yetta the Yiddish-speaking Taylor’s large format, animation-like illustrations Awards and the Sydney Taylor Award for Jewish chicken tale. Yetta’s fl own the coop from a Brooklyn enliven the story that’s a good read for kids in Jewish children’s books. poultry market and takes up with a cast of nest mates and religious schools. 20 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM December 8, 2014 21 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 22 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Jewish composer Irving Berlin wrote “White Christmas,” the best-selling song of all-time. Music: Exhibit raises questions of identity and assimilation

Continued from page 17 2012 release by the Jewish organization Kun co-founded, the Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation, of a two-CD set from which the museum exhibition takes its name. The CD is subtitled “The Musical Battle Between Christmas and the Festival of Lights.” As if to underscore the point, the society’s website describes the CD set as the fi rst effort at presenting 20th-century American music that’s most closely identifi ed with the two holidays’ dual role. The CD’s cover, also displayed on an exhibition wall, shows a circa-1940s photograph of a teenage girl lighting a Legendary folksinger Woody Guthrie, who chanukiyah, while her presumed sister was not Jewish, wrote a series of Chanukah and mother exchange wrapped gifts songs in the late-1940s. beside a Christmas tree topped by a star – a Star of David. America better than anyone: ‘You want The exhibition’s goal is “to raise the big Christmas? We’ll give you Christmas.’” questions of Jewish American pop Along with the musical offerings and culture: questions of identity and of the CDs’ liner notes, from whence the assimilation,” Kun said by telephone Davis quotation comes, the iPads provide from Los Angeles. “Chanukah grew in holiday-centric YouTube clips like Adam power alongside the dominance of Sandler performing “The Hanukkah Christmas.” Song” and the Joel Fleischman character To Kun, the Jews putting their musical bringing home a Christmas tree in the talents to work in this manner were television series Northern Exposure. neither surrendering to nor fi ghting Not that the museum’s traditional America’s overwhelming Christmas tide, offerings are ignored in the exhibition, but rather riding it. In so doing, he said, which runs until March 1. Printed they were embracing their new American pamphlets and the iPads offer a guided identities. To them, Christmas was a tour of all Chanukah-related artifacts national holiday, not a Christian one. elsewhere in the building, like a chanuki- That’s why, Kun said, their songs yah brought to America in 1881 by an tended to celebrate the seasonal nature of immigrant from Lodz, Poland; a 1948 Christmas: the chestnuts, reindeer and photograph showing Rabbi Chaim snow, but not the manger. That approach Lipschitz teaching Philadelphia children echoed Hollywood’s Jewish moguls the Chanukah blessings; and a 1962 letter churning out fi lms high on mainstream explaining Saks Fifth Avenue’s lack of and not ethnic – and certainly not Jewish Chanukah decorations. – America. Naturally, too, visitors can see Irving “One of the great Jewish tactics in Berlin’s piano – and the sheet music for American life,” Kun said, “is that Jews do “White Christmas.” December 8, 2014 23 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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atkes, of course, are fried pancakes, most often HONEY BRINED ROAST TURKEY potato and onion with egg and matzo meal or ALYCE BAKER bread crumbs to bind. Whole 10-12 lb. turkey L But who’s to say you can’t add carrot, parsnip, HOLIDAY COOKER 32 cups water zucchini, apples or pears to name a few! AND BAKER 1 1/2 cups salt With a nod to an Asian infl uence, I tried chopped 1 cup honey kimchi (marinated cabbage available in Asian markets) 2 teaspoons pepper and served it with a soy dipping sauce. 8 cloves peeled garlic For a sweeter variation, I used sweet potato, parsnip Thyme and sage to taste and apple, fl avoured with cinnamon and cardamom. 4 cups chicken stock ASIAN POTATO LATKES Sour cream (dairy) or Sour Supreme (pareve) can be 2 lemons tinged with any fl avouring. I tried chipotle spice for a 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 large potatoes grated southwest version and you can top the latke with Mix water, salt and honey until dissolved. Add 1 beaten egg guacamole and salsa. thyme, sage, garlic and pepper. Add stock. 2 chopped green onions If time is short (and whose isn’t?), you can also make Line a stock pot with a large plastic bag. Place the 1/2 cup drained and chopped kimchi one big latke in a fry pan and serve it in wedges like a turkey inside the bag. Salt and pepper to taste potato rösti. Pour the brine into the bag and seal well. 2 tablespoons matzo meal or bread crumbs And, for a festive Chanukah meal, try brined turkey. Refrigerate 24 hours. Mix all ingredients. Form pancakes; fry in hot oil. No one will complain the bird got dried out! Take the turkey out of the brine and pat dry. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. SOY DIPPING SAUCE VEGETABLE LATKES Cut 2 lemons and squeeze the juice inside the cavity. Leave the lemons inside the turkey. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Peel and grate one potato, one sweet potato, one Coat the turkey lightly with oil. Season it with salt, 1 tablespoon sesame oil parsnip, one apple, one small onion. pepper, garlic powder and dried minced garlic. 1 tablespoon honey To this mixture add 2 beaten eggs, salt and pepper, Cover pan well with foil. Roast the turkey for 2 1/2 2 cloves minced garlic dash of cinnamon and cardamom, and 3 tablespoons hours at 350 degrees F. Remove foil, baste with juice 1 tablespoon minced ginger bread crumbs. and roast 1/2 hour longer. 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce Form into pancakes and fry. Makes 16 latkes. Let sit 15 minutes before carving. Roberge: Mashgiach sees growing interest in kashrut

Continued from page 11 are becoming much more aware of its value. Because it Community Centre. “Many factories in China and India employ a mas- is growing, it’s a healthy sign.” She is proud that what started as “a simple shul giach for aspects of maintaining cleanliness,” she added. Roberge added it was for these types of health- event” at Congregation Beth Shalom has grown in four “People think hechshers are about money,” she said oriented reasons that many non-Jews look for the years into a community-wide festival encompassing [a hechsher is a symbol indicating a product has been hechsher, certifying products are kosher. workshops and lectures, performances and art exhibits. certifi ed as kosher by a recognized authority], “but She said this movement to healthier eating via Limmud is “a work in progress,” said Roberge. “I kashrut actually works hand in hand with the organic kashrut also enhances Jewish identity. hope the community not only appreciated it, but will food [movement]. We try to keep it as organic as “People ask questions about Judaism when they hear also want to become a part of the Limmud learning possible. When it’s kosher, you know it’s been broken we are kosher,” said Roberge. community, which celebrates every aspect of Jewish life. down to be compatible for the health of the individual.” In addition to her mashgiach duties, Roberge is one There was a broad spectrum of our community there, There is even a new hechsher for organically grown of the main organizers of Limmud Ottawa, the day-long and our speakers also attended other sessions and meat. festival of Jewish learning and culture whose 2014 became students as well. Everybody has something “Desire for kashrut is growing every year, and people edition took place November 2 at the Soloway Jewish to share.”

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the offi cial PA daily newspaper incited against “the Lies, slander and incitement led terrorists rabbis of the secret societies,” claiming they are respon- sible for everything from arming ISIS to deepening the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims. to attack Jerusalem synagogue As Palestinian Media Watch reported, the article in Al-Hayat Al-Jadida went on to say that the greatest sin of ive more Israelis are dead and a city is held these rabbis and the “Zionist settlers” is destroying the hostage because of lies and rumours. character of “Palestine” and Arab Jerusalem, and There is little doubt that the Palestinian “desecrating” Al-Aqsa. BARBARA CROOK Fterrorists who slaughtered four rabbis praying at The only real desecration happening at Al-Aqsa is the a Jerusalem synagogue, along with a Druze police MY ISRAEL documented destruction of Jewish artifacts and antiqui- offi cer, were motivated by rumours that Israeli Jews are ties during site renovations. Despite a 2004 High Court about to “take over” the Al-Aqsa Mosque. ruling prohibiting the removal of earth from the site The Al-Aqsa libel was also considered to be the until its contents can be combed for artifacts, the Waqf motive for car attacks on passengers at light rail stops in (Islamic trust) that controls the site has been moving Jerusalem and Tel Aviv that killed fi ve Israelis in October allowed to visit but forbidden from praying since Israel mounds of earth from the Temple Mount to dumps in and November, including a three-month-old baby. captured East Jerusalem in 1967. East Jerusalem. Although Palestinian Authority (PA) President He also neglects to mention that, while Al Aqsa is the Israeli archaeologist Yitzchak Dvira and his crew have Mahmoud Abbas, whose Fatah faction praised the baby third holiest site in Islam, it is situated on the ruins of sifted through some of these piles and have found such murderer as a “heroic martyr,” eventually responded to the First and Second Temples, the holiest site in artifacts as seals baring the names of priests mentioned pressure from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Judaism. in the Book of Jeremiah, support beams from the First condemn the synagogue massacre, he suggested in the Apparently, Abbas thinks Jews visiting their own Temple, and remnants of the structure of the Second same statement that it was the result of “incursions and holiest place would be “contaminating” a Muslim Temple. provocations by settlers against the Al-Aqsa Mosque.” holy site. Among the many disturbing aspects of the synagogue His half-hearted condemnation was particularly Then again, on many occasions, Abbas has denied massacre is that it was not carried out by masked disingenuous, given that he’s been fanning the fl ames that there is any Jewish connection to the Temple terrorists who sneaked through checkpoints or tunnels, by suggesting “the settlers and the extremists” are Mount. but by Palestinians who lived and worked in Israel. about to start worshipping at Al-Aqsa. “Every day, we fi nd these [settlers and extremists] And, as Yishai Schwartz pointed out in the New “We will not allow our holy places to be contamin- trying to enter the [Al-Aqsa] Mosque by any means, in Republic, the ultra-Orthodox victims lived in internation- ated,” Abbas told thousands in Ramallah a week before order to establish facts on the ground as they wish,” he ally recognized Israel and never served in the army. And the synagogue murders. said in a speech broadcast on offi cial PA TV in October. they never would have approached the Temple Mount “Keep them away from us and we will stay away from ”The fact Israel is trying to establish on the ground is because they believed God’s law forbids it. them, but if they enter Al-Aqsa, [we] will protect the division of the Al-Aqsa Mosque according to time “In other words, these worshippers should be among Al-Aqsa and the church [sic] and the entire country.” and place, with the empty excuse that it [Israel] has a the least offensive to Palestinians,” he wrote. Abbas ignores the fact that Israeli Prime Minister claim to it. These are empty and false claims, and a If only the truth carried as much weight as the lies, Benjamin Netanyahu insists he does not intend to falsifi cation of the history we all know.” slander and incitement that make murder preferable change the status quo at the site – where Jews have been Furthermore, a week before the synagogue murders, to peace. 26 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Terrorist attack will only serve to harden hearts

he slaughter of four worshippers at a Har Nof the wake of the Har Nof attack, Netanyahu drew a synagogue in Jerusalem, November 18, by two straight line between the murders and both Hamas and Palestinian terrorists – with an Israeli police- MIRA SUCHAROV the PA: “The human animals who perpetrated this Tman subsequently killed in the shoot-out with VALUES, ETHICS, slaughter were full of hatred and incitement … Hamas, the terrorists – was a shocking act of inhumanity. the Islamic Movement and the Palestinian Authority are I have cousins who live in the primarily Orthodox COMMUNITY disseminating countless lies and falsehoods against the neighbourhood and have visited it often. I have State of Israel.” heard Yiddish spoken on the balconies and watched Meanwhile, the Shin Bet chief contradicted the prime children playing in the stairwells of the multi-story minister’s claim that Abbas is involved in incitement. apartment buildings nestled into the Jerusalem hills. PLO. We have seen by now at least six acts of this type by “Abbas is not interested in terror and is not inciting to I have celebrated Purim there dressed as Luke Hamas and Islamic Jihad … The only response to them terror. He’s not even doing so behind closed doors,” Ynet Skywalker and eaten matzo there at midnight during and to the enemies of peace on the part of Israel is to News reported Yoram Cohen telling a Knesset a Passover seder. Today, my heart breaks for the blood- accelerate the negotiations.” committee. drenched area. And, while it’s diffi cult to know on whom to pin the In addition to sadness and outrage, there are at least attack (relatives of the attackers claim they were not part two main issues to consider when thinking about My understanding of what of any organization, while Hamas praised it), this kind of terrorism, which we can defi ne as violence targeting situation suggests a strategic crossroads. There is an non-combatants for political ends. is just and unjust when it opportunity to take the path that Rabin tried to take when First is the ethics. While I have read at least one he differentiated Hamas from the PLO: try to show the scholarly essay defending terrorism as ethical under comes to political violence dictates public that these are lone-wolf attackers, not backed by certain circumstances, my understanding of what is just that terrorism is distinctly unethical. the Palestinian Authority. But there is also a temptation: and unjust when it comes to political violence dictates for those who believe there is no partner for peace, and that terrorism is distinctly unethical. Civilians should Civilians should never be targeted. that the Palestinians are at base full of hate and nothing never be targeted. Neither should uniformed soldiers more, this heinous act will only confi rm their world view. who are not in a combat role. Neither should uniformed soldiers One last point: observers will note that, after the The second issue is strategic: does terrorism work? On who are not in a combat role. withdrawals that Rabin initiated, terrorism did not this question, political scientist Robert Pape’s research cease. Neither did Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza has been widely cited. Using a large database of suicide lead to peace. It’s important to remember, though, that campaigns, Pape concludes that suicide terrorism is And, in 1995, an interviewer asked Rabin, “What is the those initial withdrawals have not led to a peace treaty. effective in achieving the group’s goals in a majority of logic of withdrawing from towns and villages, when you The two treaties that Israel has signed – with Egypt and cases. And, while subsequent studies have cast doubt on know that terror might continue to strike at us from Jordan – have both held. Israel still controls the overall the overall effectiveness of terrorism, Pape’s article, there?” security situation in the West Bank, and re-enters “The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism (American Rabin’s answer: “What is the alternative, to have evacuated towns at will. In Gaza, Israel still controls Political Science Review, August 2003),” has some double the amount of terror? … Some 119 Israelis ... have land, air, and sea access, as well as the population fascinating things to say about how the Israeli leader- been killed or murdered since January 1, 1994 – 77 of registry. It’s unlikely that political violence will end until ship responded to Palestinian terrorism in the them in suicide bombings perpetrated by Islamic radical the Palestinians achieve sovereignty. Still, in today’s mid-1990s. fanatics... All the bombers were Palestinians who came climate, the Jerusalem bloodshed will likely only serve Consider this quote, from then-prime minister from areas under our control.” to harden hearts further. Yitzhak Rabin, on April 13, 1994: It’s diffi cult to imagine Benjamin Netanyahu, today’s Mira Sucharov is an associate professor of political science “I can’t recall in the past any suicidal terror acts by the Israeli prime minister, conveying a similar sentiment. In at Carleton University. Celebrating Chanukah on campus and in the community

t truly is the most wonderful time of the year. As I’m sure many other students can relate, we now Granted, the temperature drops below zero, the often fi nd ourselves in diffi cult positions where we have beauty of the fall foliage is lost under the heaps of to choose between staying at school or celebrating the Isnow we get in Ottawa and, of course, all our ARIELLE ELLIS holidays at home with our loved ones. While some of us favourite winter accessories make their annual appear- CAMPUS LIFE are lucky enough to end fi nal exams before the start of ance. All this aside though, Chanukah is quickly Chanukah, others are not. Luckily, there are many approaching, in itself contributing to it being the best Chanukah programs and traditions to be found here in time of the year. Ottawa. Chanukah is one of the more underrated Jewish I can truly attest to Ottawa having become my home holidays, concealed somewhat by the shadows of achieving extraordinary triumph and success. away from home. The warmth of the Jewish community Christmas. While there may not be a huge menorah in Chanukah is a holiday rich with unique traditions, of here is unmatched, the resources available for Jewish the middle of the Rideau Centre; or a Maccabee meet- every family celebrating the eight nights in its own students are fl ourishing, and they really do make all the and-greet comparable to Santa Claus; or enough special way. difference in one’s university career. Chanukah fi lms to match the ever-growing number of In my family, for the longest time, Chanukah meant For those who will be staying in Ottawa over Christmas movies, Chanukah holds a special place in my congregating at my late grandmother’s house, being Chanukah, try to take the opportunity to attend a heart. surrounded by exceptional company, and having a community or student event! There will be a candle The holiday of Chanukah has always been a personal delicious meal. lighting taking place on both campuses, as well as many favourite of mine, and not just because of the sufganiyot I loved every moment of those family dinners, and more community events to take part in. and latkes we get to consume. When I was younger, I would give anything to be able to go back in time to Don’t hesitate to get involved! Though you may be would naturally associate this holiday with eight days of re-experience one today, as a young adult. The unifying away from home for the holiday, you still can celebrate receiving gifts. I would spend weeks on end creating beauty I fi nd in all Jewish holidays is that they each hold Chanukah. The warmth of the Jewish student commun- wish lists that I would (incredibly obviously) hint at my a strong emphasis on togetherness and family. Not one ity on our campuses – manifested through such organiz- parents and extended family for. This was a holiday I day passes where I don’t think about my lost relatives, ations as Hillel Ottawa and the Rohr Chabad Student would look forward to year-round. It still is, however for and the incredible memories we’ve shared. Holidays, Network – and Ottawa’s broader Jewish community very different – and less shallow – reasons. though, serve as an extra reminder for me to truly conveys a family-like environment, complete with To me, Chanukah is a celebration of family and appreciate family and the precious moments I get to exceptional company and delicious foods. togetherness. It celebrates a story of defying the odds, have with them. Chag Sameach, everyone! December 8, 2014 27 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Do fi tness tracking devices really work? participated in the Jewish Women’s Renaissance by getting to know you, providing customized exercise Project Walk to Israel fundraiser last month. The and dietary programs, and steering you back on track goal was to walk a total of 100 miles by averaging GLORIA SCHWARTZ when you’re performing sub-optimally. I10,000 steps per day. FOCUS ON One can get distracted by the technology. The ability People from various cities signed up for the challenge. to review your progress on the website’s dashboard In Ottawa, I registered with JET (Jewish Education FITNESS where your up-to-the-minute steps and other data are through Torah). Each participant purchased an activity presented can become addictive. tracker – I call it a pedometer on steroids. It not only As with most exercise gadgets, fi tness equipment and counts your steps, but also shares your data (with your gym memberships, the novelty factor wears off quickly. permission) with other participants. I could look at my need motivation are unlikely to try them. You have to be There are three key factors that affect ongoing use: habit smart phone or laptop at any time and see how many prepared psychologically to change before you can take formation, social motivation and goal reinforcement. A steps each walker, including myself, had accumulated. action. 2013 survey revealed that one in 10 American adults I must admit I was initially reluctant to get one of The opportunity to be part of a group was an incen- own an activity tracker. The reality is that a third of these trackers. I thought it would be a waste of money. tive for some of the participants to try the device. We tracker owners stopped using it within six months After all, I’m intrinsically motivated to exercise regu- organized weekly group walks at an indoor track. The and half of all tracker owners no longer use their tracker larly. Plus, I tend to be a late adopter of technology, fact that the 10,000-steps-per-day challenge was a (“Inside Wearables,” Endeavour Partners, January preferring to do things the old-fashioned way. What month long, rather than open-ended, made the goal 2014). A follow-up study showed that the rate of adop- value could such a gadget offer me? Nonetheless, I seem more achievable. tion of wearables is increasing (probably due to market- decided to give it a whirl and purchased a $99 FitBit Another weakness of these devices is that they ing), but wearable abandonment is continuing at a bracelet. There are other brands and models at various attempt to provide a cookie-cutter solution. Positive constant rate. price points. phrases and happy face icons are not quite the same as a Have a Happy Chanukah. If you skip the fried latkes The fi rst day after I began wearing my tracking real-life trainer or dietician and may be inadequate for and doughnuts, you won’t have to walk off as many bracelet, I realized that, although I regularly work out, I maintaining motivation in the long term. The devices’ excess calories – tracker or no tracker. don’t walk a lot. When I’m not working out or training websites enable you to manually enter what you eat and Gloria Schwartz is a personal trainer at the Soloway JCC clients, I tend to sit – and that is unhealthy. Initially, I services include automatic calorie count estimation. and the author of Personal Best: Train Your Brain and was only walking about 5,000 steps per day, which was However, trainers and dieticians go beyond the numbers Transform Your Body for Life. half my goal. I had to make a conscious effort to sit less and walk more. While I’m not particularly competitive, I found myself wanting to be at or near the top of the leader board at NEXT EDITION DEADLINE: the end of each day. I felt more compelled to get those steps in. But I’m not convinced the device itself was WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 driving my motivation. I believe it was the Hawthorne Effect – which I studied long ago as a psychology major. Readers and advertisers are advised Named after an experiment in the 1920s and ‘30s to increase workers’ productivity at the Hawthorne Work the next edition of the Electric Company, this is the phenomenon whereby people tend to work harder and perform better, not due Ottawa Jewish Bulletin to the manipulation of independent variables, but due to being observed. Knowing other participants could will be published view my step count motivated me to walk more. A major drawback of these wearable technologies that on Monday, January 26, 2015. purport to change behaviour is that people who most 30 December 8, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Anti-Semitism in 1970s suburbia

Enemy in the Garden: A Novel of Intrigue and Suspense By Harriet Pike ERIC VERNON CreateSpace 241 pages BOOK REVIEW

ora Miller’s sha shtil Jewish life in 1970s suburban Long Island ends dramatically one morning as she spots a swastika burned into somewhat predictable to afi cionados of the thriller genre. Nher lawn. This symbol, the dreaded logo of the As well, if Pike had actually written Enemy in the Garden in Third Reich, has its intended effect, terrorizing Nora and the late 1970s, the book might resonate more fully with leaving her to wonder how her hitherto innocuous Jewish readers familiar with its milieu. existence could have sparked such a hateful action. As it is, contemporary readers, steeped in the new Searching for answers, Nora soon regards her neigh- anti-Semitism as it pertains to Israel and anti-Zionism, bours in a new and different, not to say paranoid, light. may not have the longer historical view to fully appreciate Looking at women with their children at a playground, Nora Miller’s visceral responses and actions. she wonders, “Did these Aryan mothers already have the For this, one needs some understanding of how the [anti-Semitism] virus and are [they] transmitting it to anti-Semitism virus manifested itself in the last four their children?” decades or so of the 20th century. It would help to When the police follow up in what to Nora is a rather empathize with Nora if one were aware of the white desultory fashion, she takes matters into her own hands supremacist organizations and neo-Nazi groups that in two dramatically different ways. First, she somewhat came out of the woodwork in the 1960s in Canada and the strangely considers writing a master’s thesis on anti- United States in response to the changing faces of the Semitism in America. It turns out, she had been thinking countries. While they tended to be equal-opportunity about graduate school and this incident sparks in her the haters, the top item on their agendas was a particularly instant brainwave to research and craft a dissertation on noxious and dangerous brand of anti-Semitism and its the topic. Now, if the academic route were her sole newest incarnation, Holocaust denial. response, there would be no novel of suspense and Canada ultimately dealt with the likes of Ernst Zundel intrigue, so it is the second course of action that Nora and James Keegstra through a legislative and legal takes that propels the story. anti-hate framework. In the United States, however, the sanctions movement and the apartheid libel remains Perhaps now paying more attention, Nora hears about First Amendment to the American constitution has predominant in today’s consciousness, old style anti- an organization in her town called the American Clan, a served to shield hate speech. Add in the expansive Semitism hasn’t completely disappeared. self-described “extreme white supremacist group.” It interpretation of the Second Amendment providing Enemy in the Garden may make readers think about seems rather unlikely that Nora would be unaware of this constitutional protection of the “right to bear arms” and their own reactions to seeing, for example, the odd group, but as she ruefully acknowledges, “You apparently the result was often armed and dangerous right-wing swastika daubed on a community facility. Is it a one-off edit out things you don’t want to acknowledge.” extremist militias like Pike’s American Clan. or symptomatic of something deeper? How shattering is Determined to get to the bottom of the perceived hate So, while Enemy in the Garden may fall somewhat fl at as the impact on a community that imagines itself well crime perpetrated against her, Nora begins attending Clan a piece of fi ction, it does serve a useful purpose as a integrated into a society in which they live as proud and meetings hoping, apparently, that she doesn’t look “too resource for refl ection. Anyone teaching a course based on visible Jews? In what ways should we respond individually Jewish.” This ultimately sets off a chain of events that Nora’s putative MA thesis, or simply interested in the and communally to such an abhorrent deed and what leads to the Clan’s kidnapping of her husband and her topic of anti-Semitism in American (or Canadian) society, role can our non-Jewish neighbours play? What is our efforts, together with a private investigator she hires, to will fi nd the book helpful in framing a series of discussion responsibility as Jews to the larger issue of combating rescue/ransom him back. Whether she can ever get her questions or topics for thoughtful consideration. In fact, racism in all its forms? former life back is something entirely else to ponder. Pike appends a Reading Group Guide to the narrative In the end, then, the best part of Harriet Pike’s book While Enemy in the Garden’s storyline has its moments, comprising seven such questions to get the ball rolling. may well be its title. Anti-Semitism in any and all of its the novel suffers from a number of basic literary faults. While the new anti-Semitism represented by the manifestations is a weed that must be plucked to allow Specifi cally, the dialogue is often clumsy and the action anti-Israel phenomena of the boycott, divestment and the health and beauty of the garden to thrive.

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