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JUNE 25, 2018 | TAMUZ 12, 5778 ESTABLISHED 1937 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM | $2 A nuclear Iran is Israel’s only real threat says former IDF chief at Foundation AGM The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation AGM included reports, award presentations, and a keynote address by Gabi Ashkenazi on the military and social challenges faced by the State of Israel. Matthew Horwood reports.

nuclear Iran is the only use military force, said Ashkenazi. existential threat to the State of “Hopefully, we will not have to act Israel, said Gabi Ashkenazi, a alone. But, based on my experience, we retired general who was chief probably will be alone, and that is why Aof General Staff of the Israel Defense we must be ready to protect ourselves.” Forces from 2007 until 2011. The other issue with Iran, Ashkenazi Ashkenazi was the guest speaker at said, is that Iranian proxy groups, such the annual general meeting of the Otta- as Hezbollah, are present in Syria and HOWARD SANDLER wa Jewish Community Foundation, June fighting for the Assad regime in that Gabi Ashkenazi, former chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, speaks at the Ottawa 6, at the Soloway Jewish Community country’s civil war. That should be a red Jewish Community Foundation AGM, June 6, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Centre. line for Israel. “Forget [what] the newspapers [say]. The borders with Egypt and Jordan, The situation – from a national defence the two Arab countries that have peace perspective – is quite good,” he said. “It is treaties with Israel, are quiet, he said, better than it was two decades ago; and and threats from terrorist groups like definitely better than when I was a young Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in lieutenant during the Yom Kippur war.” Gaza are not serious. Ashkenazi said now that President “They cannot conquer Israel. They Donald Trump has pulled the United are no real threat to us,” Ashkenazi said. States out of the Iran nuclear deal, the However, he acknowledged, Israel Iranians have two major options. The still lives in a tough neighborhood. first would be for the country to remain “Even after 70 years as a country, in the deal, because the other signato- many of our neighbouring countries are ries – the United Kingdom, France, Ger- not willing to accept our basic right to many, China and Russia – still support it. have a Jewish state,” he said. Iran’s other option would be to break Israel’s greatest challenges, according HOWARD SANDLER from the deal and “dash to the bomb.” to Ashkenazi, come from within. Israeli Jasmine Segal (right) receives the George Joseph Cooper Scholarship Award from Foundation If Iran opted to break the deal, Israel society is changing, he said in reference Board member Paul Finn. would face the possibility of having to See Foundation on page 2

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Foundation: Scholarships and Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award presented at AGM

Continued from page 1 to the growing proportion of haredi Orthodox in the population, with fewer young people are serving in the military, getting a proper education and paying taxes. “It is not just economically unsustain- able, it is social unsustainable” Ashkenazi said. “We have to change all of that, through education, through service for all, and through leadership. I think we have the budget and resources to fix this.” “The story about this country is a miracle,” Ashkenazi said. “But beyond (HOWARD SANDLER) divine intervention, it’s a story about Mackenzie Cook (centre) receives the Ilana and Steven Rubin Hillel Lodge LTC Foundation President Russell Kronick and Executive people. The strength of Israel is about Scholarship Award from benefactor Steven Rubin (left) and Director Mitch Miller (right) receive the Norman Lesh Philanthropy people.” Foundation Board member Paul Finn. Award from Foundation Board member Paul Finn, a son-in-law of the Ashkenazi is now chair of the Rashi late Norman Lesh. Foundation. Established in 1984, it is now the largest philanthropic organiza- tion, and the oldest private foundation, in Israel. The Rashi Foundation assists underprivileged segments of Israeli soci- ety, with special attention to children and youth. Ashkenazi said that 80 per cent of the foundation’s disbursements support education, while the remaining 20 per cent goes towards welfare. “We provide opportunities to those who have no opportunity. We give them choices. That is what we are doing,” he said. (HOWARD SANDLER) Ashkenazi also took the opportunity Alise Gertsenchtein (centre) receives the Ilana and Steven Rubin (HOWARD SANDLER) to thank the Jewish community of Otta- Scholarship Award from benefactor Steven Rubin (left) and Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation Chair Gillie Vered calls the wa for its support of the State of Israel. Foundation Board member Paul Finn. Foundation AGM to order, June 6. “Thank you for what you are doing, for standing for Israel, and for building ish campus life activist Jasmine Segal award, which is meant to “encourage cent to North American Jewish agencies, Jewish lives and community,” he said. received the George Joseph Cooper other innovative thinkers to develop 2.4 per cent to non-sectarian agencies The Foundation AGM included the Scholarship Award. The Cooper scholar- their own philanthropic legacy.” and 1.4 per cent to Israeli agencies. presentation of several awards presented ship is presented annually to a student The meeting was led by Foundation Other speakers at the AGM included by Paul Finn, a member of the Founda- from Ottawa’s Jewish community who Chair Gillie Vered, who spoke about the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Chair Hart- tion Board of Directors. has “displayed leadership qualities, aca- importance of the Foundation’s work in ley Stern, who gave a report on Federa- The Ilana and Steven Rubin Schol- demic excellence, a strong commitment ensuring the future viability of the com- tion’s “Jewish Superhighway” initiative; arship Award was presented to two to the Jewish community, and whose munity and about his stepping up to a Foundation and Federation President graduating high school students going studies and career goals will advance the leadership role with the Foundation. and CEO Andrea Freedman, who gave on to university: Mackenzie Cook, who arts, literary or social sciences.” Foundation Treasurer Adina Libin an overview of Foundation activities; hopes to become a lawyer, and Alise The Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care presented the financial report noting Michael Landau, immediate past-chair Gertsenchtein, who plans to pursue (LTC) Foundation received the Norman an eight per cent return on Foundation of the Foundation who presented the studies in business and marketing, each Lesh Philanthropy Award for its video investments. This allowed the Foun- Governance Committee report and slate received $1,800 scholarships to help fur- campaign project. LTC Foundation dation to make grant commitments of of nominees for the Board of Directors; ther their educations. President Russel Kronick and Execu- $3,194,187. Of that amount, 85.5 per cent and Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton of Or Hane- McGill University student and Jew- tive Director Mitch Miller accepted the went to Ottawa Jewish agencies, 10.7 per shamah, who offered a D’var Torah. Cemetery Plot

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BY BENITA BAKER In this tireless community involvement, Zagerman f you have ever met a friend at the Jewish not only played a key decision-making role, but also Community Centre (JCC), contributed to an Ottawa became known as an honest, wise and trusted role Jewish Community Foundation fund that ensures model who you could go to for advice and guidance. It the future well being of the community, or felt is no surprise that he was affectionately nicknamed the Irelieved that our community’s most vulnerable were “Vaad-father.” being cared for, then you have experienced, in some In 1984, Zagerman received the Gilbert Greenberg way, Norman Zagerman’s passionate and unrelenting Distinguished Leadership Award, the highest tribute commitment to the Ottawa Jewish community. that the Ottawa Jewish community can bestow on an The longstanding community leader, who played a individual, honouring a lifetime of leadership in the pivotal role in founding, directing and supporting the Jewish world. causes that are the heart and soul of our community, In 1989, he was B’nai Brith Man on the Year in rec- died on June 2 at age 88. ognition of his outstanding community service. The “Norman was a giant in our community,” said Jew- Ottawa Citizen applauded him as a local hero, saying, ish Federation of Ottawa President and CEO Andrea “If Judaism canonized or beatified its members for Freedman. “We are fortunate to be able to build on helping their fellow man, Norman Zagerman would what he and his generation created. His death is a pro- surely be sainted.” found loss. We are grateful that his family shared him “I don’t raise the money, people raise the money,” with us.” the modest Zagerman told the Citizen. “The people HOWARD SANDLER An Ottawa native, Norman Zagerman was born Sep- Norman Zagerman speaks about the founding of the Ottawa who give you the money are the ones who deserve the tember 19, 1929 to parents Morris and Mildred Zager- Jewish Community Foundation at the Foundation AGM, June 7, credit, not the person raising it.” man. Community service, it seems, was been embed- 2017. Zagerman worked in the family steel and lum- ded in his DNA. His father was founding chair of the ber business – Zagerman & Co - until 1993 and then original JCC on Chapel Street, his mother was active in became a financial advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns. Hadassah and was founding chair of the JCC Library president of the Vaad from 1973 until 1975, Zagerman He retired in 2012, but retirement didn’t stop him; Committee, and his brother Joel advocated on behalf recognized the need to safeguard the community’s rather, it gave him more time to be available to anyone of Ottawa youth. long-term financial viability and was instrumental in who asked. When Joel died at a young age, the teenaged Zager- establishing the Ottawa Jewish Community Founda- Zagerman’s generosity and community spirit man was inspired to continue the community service tion. He was one of its first directors and served as its extended beyond his leadership roles to single out work begun by his big brother. He began fundraising president in 1982-83. individual achievement. So taken with the difficult for the Young People’s Division of the United Palestine Another milestone during Zagerman’s tenure as yet heartening job of oncology nurses, he and his wife Appeal and was chair of the United Jewish Appeal Vaad president was changing the Vaad constitution to established the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s (UJA) young people’s division before he turned 20. allow for public participation in the election of officers. Carole and Norman Zagerman Compassionate Care Thus began a life of community service that lasted Described as a “fundraiser extraordinaire,” Zagerman Award. The pair also endowed the Norman and Carole for over 70 years. was at the forefront of multiple fundraising campaigns, Zagerman Varsity Basketball Scholarship at Carleton “He was a phenomenal guy,” said Rabbi Reuven including ones for Carleton University, Hebrew Uni- University, which recognizes outstanding academic Bulka. “He was caring, honest, trustworthy and wise. versity of Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion University, Technion achievement and involvement in the men’s varsity bas- Full of integrity. A true role model. He cared about and the Royal Ottawa Hospital. Following in his father’s ketball program. the community and making it a better place. He had footsteps, he chaired the campaign to build the new Zagerman is survived by his wife of 32 years, Car- determination, passion and energy. He showed that Soloway Jewish Community Centre in the west end. ole; four children Mark, Joel (Lisa), Laurie (Bob), and with that electric combination, nothing stops you from Zagerman served on several boards, including the Andrea (Bruce); two grandchildren Brinkley (Mike) doing what you feel needs to be done.” Ottawa General Hospital, Carleton University, Algon- and Misha; two great-grandchildren Emerson and Leo; Growing up in Ottawa at a time when anti-Semitism quin College, Canadian Jewish Congress, the Social and three siblings Herbert (Corrine), Shirley and Ruth was common, Zagerman was frequently harassed and Planning Council of Ottawa, the Ottawa Regional Can- (Manuel). He was predeceased by his first wife Valerie called a “dirty Jew.” The small, localized Jewish com- cer Foundation Maplesoft Centre and the University of and his brother Joel. munity was in the early stages of developing its infra- Ottawa Heart Institute. He was an honourary chair of Zagerman leaves behind an immensely grateful structure and Zagerman took on an ever-expanding the Bank Street Cemetery Revitalization project and Ottawa Jewish community, one that is all the more role in ensuring the community had both the funds the Hillel Lodge capital campaign. comfortable, confident, secure and engaged because of and the institutions needed to enhance and preserve “Zagerman lives and breathes the Ottawa Jewish his determination to make it a better place. His legacy Jewish life. community,” said then-Vaad president Stephen Vic- is enduring. After chairing the UJA campaigns in 1969 and 1970, tor in a 1989 Ottawa Jewish Bulletin article. “It’s his “If you care there is no limit to what you can do,” Zagerman became vice-president and then president lifeblood. No one has contributed more throughout said Rabbi Bulka. “That is Normie’s legacy. The best of the Jewish Community Council of Ottawa/Vaad his lifetime than Norman with his time, energy and way to lead is by example and Normie was a true Ha’ir (now the Jewish Federation of Ottawa). While money.” leader.”

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BY MATTHEW HORWOOD vices, online, through email, or even using CDs. ollowing an extensive search, Cantor Jason Green Cantor Green also includes cantorial and choral set was appointed cantor at Kehillat Beth Israel pieces composed for synagogue services that usually (KBI). incorporate the traditional melodies, but are more cre- He succeeds Cantor Daniel Benlolo, who left ative. He said he does not often use compositions that Flast summer after serving as the Conservative congre- are more “florid and operatic” where the focus is just gation’s first cantor following the 2016 amalgamation on the cantor’s voice. of Congregation Beth Shalom and Agudath Israel Con- “That’s not me. I’m not interested in having people gregation to create KBI. Cantor Benlolo had previously hear my voice. I’m interested in having people hear the served at Beth Shalom. words of the prayers,” he explained. Cantor Green, along with wife Jodi and their three Cantor Green said he has always formed choirs from sons – Zev, Noah and Eytan – met members of the con- within the congregational community to “help bring gregation at a KBI Shabbat dinner on May 25. an extra harmonic level to the melody, in a way that Cantor Green said the dinner was a “kind of soft doesn’t preclude the congregation from also singing launch,” and an opportunity to meet people from the along.” He also likes to periodically introduce new KBI community. material to “keep everyone on their feet” in a way that “There was delicious food and I led a little bit of is sensitive to the congregation as a whole. communal singing in multiple-part harmony, which Part of Cantor Green’s mandate at KBI is to be a was new for some of the community,” he said. “So it facilitator for youth to become involved. He wants to was fun. It was relaxed, and it was an opportunity to help young people become a part of the congregation, connect with the people who came out.” appreciate prayers and become comfortable eventually Growing up in Montreal, Cantor Green found his leading their own services. love for singing at a synagogue service when he was “If you don’t get that next generation ready to be five years old. the synagogue – to be the congregation – you might as “Long story short: the next Monday I was in the Cantor Jason Green studied chazanut at the London School of well throw away the key,” he said. choir,” he said. Jewish Studies. Cantor Green said he loves the job at KBI and Cantor Green went on to study nusach hat’filah warmth of the community. (prayer modes) and chazanut (cantorial art) at the “I’ve got family members and friends in the com- London School of Jewish Studies. He received certi- Cantor Green said he likes to use a mix of different munity as well, so it really is a homecoming for me,” fication from the Conservative movement’s Cantors song styles. He uses mostly traditional prayer modes he added. Assembly in 2007 and has served at several congre- and melodies depending on the time of month and year, “I’ve met so many wonderful new people and start- gations in Canada, the United States and the United but they are interspersed with congregational singing of ed new relationships with my congregation, and it’s Kingdom. melodies that he will teach the congregation during ser- really been enjoyable.” June 25, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 5 ‘We will miss you, don’t forget about us!’ Shinshinim Noa Gil and Scott Goldstein, director of Community Collabora- tion at Federation, said the Ottawa Jewish Community Idan Ben Ari are spending the School (OJCS) particularly embraced the Shinshinim program this year. summer at CBB before “They brought them in as team members to the returning home to Israel after faculty, so they were really a part of the school’s overall approach to engaging the students in meaningful ways, an eventful year in Ottawa. and that helped them serve as a living bridge between Israel and Ottawa,” Goldstein said. Matthew Horwood reports. Goldstein also said a big highlight of the Shinshin- im’s experience was the relationships they developed oa Gil and Idan Ben Ari, recent high school at OJCS with the faculty and students. HOWARD SANDLER graduates from Israel, arrived in Ottawa last Shinshinim Noa Gil (left) and Idan Ben lead the singing of “O “The kids have enjoyed spending time with Idan August as Ottawa’s second pair of Shinshinim. Canada” and “Hatikvah” at the Ottawa Jewish Community and Noa. They have developed personal relationships The Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Shin- Foundation AGM, June 6, at the Soloway Jewish Community with these children, and found all these different Nshinim program brings young Israeli emissaries – on a Centre. opportunities to hang out and engage with them, and gap year between high school and military service – to really bring up ruach.” Ottawa for a year of voluntary service where they help Ben Ari said he has mixed feelings about leaving young people in Jewish schools, congregations and a good way,” he said. Ottawa. camps enhance their Jewish identities and ties to Israel. The Shinshinim stay with host families from the “It’s obviously very sad because we love the com- After 10 months spent working with schools, Jewish community while they are here – becoming part of the munity. We feel part of it and we are very attached to agencies and congregations, Gil and Ben Ari were feted families as they join them in their day-to-day lives and it. But I miss all my family and friends back home, and by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa with a pizza party, activities. I’m excited to start my next chapter.” June 18, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, and Gil said she found living with host families to be Gil said she feels the same. are spending the summer working as counsellors at one of the most rewarding experiences of the year. “I am really sad to leave and say goodbye, but also Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa (CBB) before returning to “To be hosted by people from the community, to really happy with the things we have achieved here Israel to begin their military service. speak only English at home, and to see how a Canadi- during the year. Gil describes her experience in Ottawa as a journey. an family lives; it was different from an Israeli family, “We want to thank everyone that opened their “I personally learned a lot about my Jewish identity so that was really interesting,” she said. hearts to us and allowed us to bring Israel to the com- with the community,” she said. Ben Ari said their relationships with the host fam- munity, and obviously to our host families and all the Ben Ari describes his time here as “unexpected and ilies will continue – especially when family members different people we worked with,” she said. “We will extremely interesting. visit Israel. miss you, don’t forget about us!” “I truly did not know what to expect of the culture “There they will meet our families and come to our Ottawa will welcome a new pair of Shinshinim at and the people, so it was something totally different, in homes,” he said. the end of the summer. June 25 2018 6 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Anti-Semitism aimed at university campuses and anti-Semitism is actually not so fine. It is not by chance that the rise of BDS has corresponded It is crude and obvious. to a dramatic rise in campus anti-Semitism. I am extraordinarily impressed with the heroic efforts of the uOttawa Hillel Like many strong advocates for Israel, I am quite open to students this past winter and spring legitimate criticism of some of Israel’s policies and politics. to successfully fight off three rapid fire attempts to have BDS supported offi- hiding in Holland, and my siblings and and viciously at the University of Otta- cially by the disreputable leadership of FEDERATION REPORT I, early on in our lives, were made very wa, under the canard that BDS is not uOttawa’s student union executive. The HARTLEY STERN, CHAIR aware of her suffering and of her dis- anti-Semitic, just anti-Zionist. What students were admirably supported by JEWISH FEDERATION OF OTTAWA taste for anything German. As an adult, nonsense. Any movement, cause célèbre, the lay and professional leadership of I spent much of my surgical career at white paper, United Nations motion Hillel Ottawa, the Jewish Federation of remember my first experience with two wonderful Jewish hospitals, Mount supporting the BDS movement against Ottawa, the Centre for Israel and Jewish anti-Semitism in Toronto playing Sinai in Toronto and the Jewish General Israel “promotes the demonization and Affairs and, most notably, by President football for my very Jewish high in Montreal, whose existence was born delegitimization of the State of Israel,” as and Vice-Chancellor Jacques Frémont of school against an inner city school, out of the prejudices that prevented a motion passed in the House of Com- uOttawa. Ifacing some players with swastikas on Jewish doctors from obtaining hospital mons in 2016 notes. It is cowardly and unacceptable to their helmets. I think that was the only positions in Toronto and Montreal in the It is not by chance that the rise of use our schools to foster anti-Semitism team we ever beat. We were not very 1930s. BDS has corresponded to a dramatic rise in the Diaspora. It is so sad for me to see good but were highly motivated that day. Consequently, it is with some disgust in campus anti-Semitism. Like many the modern equivalent of a swastika-hel- I had no problem recognizing that I witness the promulgation of the strong advocates for Israel, I am quite meted football player of my youth in the anti-Semitism – the swastikas being vile boycott, divestment and sanctions open to legitimate criticism of some of form of a BDS placard-carrying university obvious – but more so because my (BDS) movement on North American Israel’s policies and politics. The fine line student today. I will do what I can to Dutch Jewish mother survived the war in university campuses, most recently between the legitimate criticism of Israel fight it.

‘Every Jew must take Ottawa Jewish Bulletin responsibility for VOLUME 82 | ISSUE 15 Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd. 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9 Tel: 613 798-4696 | Fax: 613 798-4730 the destiny of the Email: [email protected] Published 19 times per year. © Copyright 2018 Jewish people’ PUBLISHER Andrea Freedman Korach reminded the people that play a role. We cannot only be Jewish; EDITOR Michael Regenstreif at Sinai, God had charged the entire we must live Jewishly. PRODUCTION CONSULTANT FROM THE THE FROM PULPIT Jewish nation with a distinct mission, This sentiment captures the life Patti Moran declaring that they were a priestly and mission of the Rebbe. He was not sat- RABBI CHAIM MENDELSOHN, BUSINESS MANAGER CHABAD OF CENTREPOINTE holy nation. Moses had no right to isfied until every Jew played a pivotal Eddie Peltzman usurp the sacred destiny of the Jewish role in Jewish continuity. He sent out INTERN s I write this article in my people because of petty nepotism. nearly 4,000 shluchim to encourage and Matthew Horwood office in Ottawa, my mind is Korach could not have been further inspire everyone to get involved. He The Bulletin, established in 1937 as “a force elsewhere. I am preparing for from the truth. Moses was a humble demanded that everyone has a respon- for constructive communal consciousness,” communicates the messages of the Jewish my annual trip to New York man who selflessly served God and sibility to share the love of Judaism Federation of Ottawa and its agencies and, as ACity where I will be spending Shabbat in loved his people. with whomever they encounter. the city’s only Jewish newspaper, welcomes a the proximity of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Korach and his fellow rabble rousers The Rebbe was not satisfied with diversity of opinion as it strives to inform and enrich the community. Viewpoints expressed resting place. Thousands of men, women were severely punished by God. 4,000 Chabad Houses across the in these pages do not necessarily represent and children will gather to mark his And so, Korach goes down in history globe, he wanted 4,000 right here the policies and values of the Federation. yahrzeit, the date of his passing. This as a villain. Yet, the Torah portion is in Ottawa. His vision was that on a The Bulletin cannot vouch for the kashrut year, his date of passing will correspond named after Korach. It seems curious Friday night, there should not only of advertised products or establishments unless they are certified by Ottawa Vaad with the Shabbat in which Jews around that an eternal honour be bestowed on be welcoming Shabbat dinners in the HaKashrut or a rabbinic authority recognized the globe will be reading the Torah someone who is less than deserving. synagogues and official Chabad Hous- by OVH. portion of Korach. The mystics offer a profound answer. es, but that everyone should open $36 Local Subscription | $40 Canada Korach was a villain. He was a charis- Although Korach may have acted in a their homes to bring the sanctity of $60 USA | $179 Overseas | $2 per issue matic figure from a royal family. Indeed, way that was completely unacceptable, Shabbat to others. Funded by the Government of Canada. he was Moses’ cousin. Yet, he gathered his motivation was laudable and ought This was the Rebbe’s mission state- hundreds of other Jewish leaders and to be remembered and emulated. ment. Every Jew must take responsibil- ISSN: 1196-1929 Publication Mail Agreement No. 40018822 created a rebellion. He challenged Each and every one of us should ity for the destiny of the Jewish people Moses’ authority. “Why was Moses in a have a burning desire to participate in by making a personal commitment to Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Ottawa Jewish Bulletin role of undisputed leadership,” he thun- the shared mission and destiny of the Torah and mitzvot and sharing its time- 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, dered, “and who gave him the right to Jewish people. We should never be com- lessness with others. Ottawa ON K2A 1R9 select his brother Aaron to serve as high fortable with rabbis or community lead- Every one of us do indeed belong to priest?” ers serving God on our behalf. We must a priestly and holy nation. June 25, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 7

Windsxxx of change in Ontario politics I attended the meetings the Jewish or requests on the main questions. It Harden did not attend. Federation of Ottawa held with local can- was only on the issue of funding for Fast and Pasma – neither of whom didates from the three major parties and faith-based schools that the Liberal can- was elected – pointed out that BDS was offer here a few observations and opin- didates diverged from the community. rejected by the federal NDP and is not a ions beyond the reporting I did on the While they would not pledge support policy of the provincial party, and both Ottawa Jewish Bulletin website before the for changing the status quo (in which said they had voted against BDS resolu- election. www.ottawajewishbulletin.com Roman Catholic schools are fully fund- tions at policy conventions or in their All Ottawa-area candidates for each ed while all other faith-based schools riding associations. of the three parties were invited to the receive no funding), the candidates did Harden, though, was elected in Otta-

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR meetings, which were scheduled to suit say they would personally be open to wa Centre and it now remains to be seen MICHAEL REGENSTREIF the parties. Each party was asked the future discussion on the issue. what kind of relationship he will develop same set of main questions provided Des Rosiers and Fraser were among with the Jewish community. Clearly, out- ess than six months ago, Doug to them in advance. These questions the seven Liberals across Ontario to going Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, Ford, who served one term as a on combatting anti-Semitism, support retain their seats and Fraser became who was supportive of many community Toronto city councillor between for the vulnerable, community securi- interim Liberal leader following the res- initiatives, will be missed. 2010 and 2014, was planning to ty, Ontario-Israel ties, and preventing ignation of Kathleen Wynne. The PCs were represented by just one Lrun for mayor of that city. genetic discrimination, were drawn The NDP was represented by two can- candidate, Colleen McCleery (Ottawa Now Ford is a few days away from from the Ontario election guide pre- didates: Eleanor Fast (Ottawa South) and Centre). While she was friendly enough, being sworn in as premier of Ontario pared by the Centre for Israel and Jew- Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West Nepean). McCleery seemed unprepared for the after leading the Progressive Conser- ish Affairs. A question about funding Fast and Pasma did seem engaged on discussion and was largely unaware of vative (PC) Party to a majority govern- for faith-based schools was also asked some of the issues and unfamiliar with the issues, including school funding. ment in the June 7 provincial election. at each of the meetings. others. Neither offered any promise that Clearly, the PCs would have benefited The New Democratic Party (NDP) The Liberals sent four candidates an NDP government would revisit the from the presence of more serious can- became the official opposition, and the – all incumbent MPPs, three of them issue of funding for faith-based schools. didates like Lisa MacLeod (Nepean) or Green Party – which had never held a cabinet ministers: Bob Chiarelli (Otta- The white elephant in the room Jeremy Roberts (Ottawa West-Nepean). seat before – elected its first MPP. wa West-Nepean), Natalie Des Rosiers during the NDP meeting was Ottawa Despite the slimmest of platforms, A huge story was the utter collapse (Ottawa Vanier), John Fraser (Ottawa Centre candidate Joel Harden and his Ford’s key to winning power was the of the Liberal Party of Ontario. After South) and Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre). support for the anti-Israel boycott, collapse of Liberal support after 15 years winning four elections since 2003, they As experienced MPPs, the Liberal divestment and sanctions (BDS) move- in government, and a populist message. struck out and were reduced to just candidates were well versed on the ment. Although the meeting took place Winning, this time, was seemingly easy. seven seats, not quite enough for offi- issues and offered full or qualified sup- at the Soloway Jewish Community Cen- Now he’ll have to govern – and that will cial party status in the legislature. port to Jewish community positions tre, which is located in Ottawa Centre, be a lot harder.

‘Our heads spin with the new reality of technology’

fit in the palm of a hand, intimidated The explosion of social media has ping. I liked shopping and I especially me. I remember telling the producer rapidly changed the world. People who enjoyed the action of busy malls. I had I was working with that I thought the never had a voice now do and opinion no strong motivation to change, but Blackberry was stupid, unnecessary can now be either more easily mobi- change can creep up on you, and then and a waste of time. I said that because lized, or manipulated, depending on overtake you. There is no stopping it. I feared I would not be successful at your point of view. Either way, the result The day I began browsing on Ama- making it work. is the same. Power is no longer the pri- zon was the beginning of the indoctri-

IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS But the Blackberry was super easy to vate domain of the rich and the elected. nation. It was slow, sweet and steady. JASON MOSCOVITZ use. I got hooked on the technology and The technology we champion is an It was the discovery of shopping in a slowly developed an appetite for more. obsession, and the obsession never totally different way while still fearing s one of the first people in the Eighteen years ago, in that famous year fades because nothing ever gets old. the logistics – assuming it will be a pain world to use a wireless of the Blackberry, I crossed my Rubicon. There is always something new to to return anything. But as I started pur- Blackberry, you might think I I wasn’t great at computers but I started discover and to master. Technological chasing online it got easier and easier. I eased into our technological to have fun figuring out how to do all innovation is instinctive; stagnation was never disappointed with anything Aage. I wish I could say that, but my kinds of things. appears to be impossible. The sky is not I bought. I found the consumer ratings children would laugh at me. Today our heads spin with the new the limit. There is no limit. on the items really helpful and honest. It was in 2000 when Blackberry reality of technology being in the per- In 20 years since that first Canadi- My first return was a dream. In a little approached the CBC to test the world’s sonal hands of more than five billion an Blackberry there has been so much over a week I had my money back. first wireless email device. Reporters people around the world (got that fact change in every walk of life, in every pro- Then there was that freaky day when and producers covering the federal elec- in a second-and-a-half from Google.) fession. There have been revolutions in nothing went right and I was billed tion were each given a Blackberry with- The world is connected. Technology has some, the taxi industry comes to mind, almost $100 for shipping when it was out instruction. Those on our election become as common a staple as rice. while retail stores sit on death row. supposed to be free. There was an icon coverage team with a love for new toys For many of us who didn’t grow up Empty stores are more and more for problems. I was prompted to send had emails flying in minutes. Then they in the digital age, there is a tendency prevalent in our shopping malls, while my phone number. Two seconds later, tried to teach the luddites like me. to embrace some of it and to leave the those huge empty Sears stores, and the no exaggeration, the phone rang with The truth is that it wasn’t difficult – rest to young people. One thing we recent memories of empty Target stores, someone to help me fix the problem. but it was intimidating for those who know from observing our children is add up to Amazon and other online Amazon made it so easy and I didn’t wrongly thought they would never the buzz that goes with having that businesses killing shopping centres. have to find a parking spot. figure it out. That little device, which thing in your hand. I came very late to online shop- I can get to like this new world. June 25 2018 8 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Dan Mader Lynda Taller-Wakter Board Chair Executive Director JNF is Past, Present, Future and give back’ Building Israel since 1901 BY LAURA ROBIN Social services access for youth-at-risk or decades, Sandra and Jacie Levinson’s philan- thropy and kindness helped so many, often in in Kiryat Shmona the focus of unheralded ways, and the stories still resonate JNF Ottawa Negev Dinner 2018 today. JNF Ottawa Negev Dinner 2018 proceeds will help to fund the FWhen her family’s bakery was in trouble, Dorothy Social Services infrastructure of the Israel Tennis Centre in Kiryat Shmona, thereby making it easier for a growing number Hanna knew whom to call. In the early-1970s, she of youth-at-risk to access essential programs and social services received an order for an event. When she heard that it and wellness activities. was a religious group, raising money for children, she Since 1976, the Israel Tennis Centre (ITC) has become one of the largest social services organizations in Israel and has provided offered the pita bread for free. thousands of youth at risk with critical life skills that will enable “My parents believed in hard-working, God-fearing them to succeed as adults. Municipalities now recognize its Youth people,” says Dorothy’s daughter Karen. “If it was a at Risk Program for stabilizing communities, reducing crime rates religious organization – it didn’t matter what religion and improving children’s academic performance and behaviour. As such, there is a huge demand for ITC to expand existing at-risk – they gave them the first 20 packets of pita bread for programs across most of its 14 centres. free. The women at the Jewish auxiliary were totally From Israel’s northern Kiryat Shmona to Be’er Sheva in the blown away.” south, the ITCs offer a variety of essential services and programs, The next week, a headline in the Ottawa Journal including specially designed programs for Youth at Risk, special newspaper read: Lebanese bakery donates to an Israeli programs for children of immigrant parents, homework tutoring, English language fluency and a Special Olympics program for cause. special needs children, including the hearing impaired. A sport “This was smack dab at the start of the Arab-Israeli psychology program helps children with communication, focus conflict in Lebanon,” says Karen. “The Lebanese and and concentration, problem solving and issues related to stress, Arab community were our bread and butter. Everybody pressure and anger. Tennis programs are offered for children and adults, from beginners to advanced players. started to boycott the bread.” All of these programs are open to all children living in Israel, Dorothy, who is now 88, turned to Jacie Levinson, regardless of background, religious affiliation or economic cir- their insurance broker, for help. Sandra and Jacie Levinson on their 50th wedding anniversary cumstance. No child is ever turned away. Jacie Levinson did what was typical for him. He in 2009. ITC integrated into the community said, “Leave it with me. I’ll take care of you.” referral network He called Norman Lesh of the Loeb grocery store Students at risk are referred to ITC from local schools, munic- chain. By the next week, Hanna’s pita was being sold was. The man in Orthodox dress told him that when ipalities, the National Program for Children and Youth at Risk in Loeb stores across Eastern Ontario and Western he needed space for his yeshiva, he called Jacie. “He and other NGOs such as the Israel Anti-Drug Authority. Their Quebec. didn’t know my father, and my father didn’t know behaviour issues are often a clear indication of the need they have for a safe, structured and nurturing place to go after school. “That made the foundation for our family business,” him, but my dad found a room for the school at Kehil- ITC introduces them to comprehensive and holistic programs Karen says. “Jacie was one of the few who knew where lat Beth Israel.” that combine sport, socialization and role modeling within a his wealth stood. It stood in giving.” When Michael was at a party in Toronto, he ran into pressure-free and nurturing environment where they can feel Jacie Levinson died in October 2016, at 80. His someone he remembered from Camp B’nai Brith who appreciated, loved and encouraged to develop positively. They beloved wife Sandra passed away just five months has a brother with a developmental delay. receive help with homework and counseling on broader social issues involving family and friends. These programs help children later, when she was 79. While nothing diminishes “I found out that, every year, my dad would take at-risk attain normative patterns of behaviour, while equipping the pain of losing their parents, the Levinsons’ sons these kids with physical and mental handicaps to the them with tools that will help them deal successfully with pres- have taken a measure of comfort knowing that their Rideau View Golf Course and give them rides in a golf sures at home and in school. parent’s legacy of giving and helping continues. They cart and treat them to a barbecue,” says Michael, the Sefer Bar/Bat Mitzvah Inscriptions left a sizeable bequest to the Ottawa Jewish Commu- middle son. Tyler Darwin Evans, by his parents, Sharon and Darwin Evans nity Foundation that ensures that causes important “My father preferred to be in the background,” he David Gabriel Cottin, by his parents, Cindy and Caleb Cottin to them, such as Jewish Family Services, continue to adds. “It’s been a real eye-opener for me, the things receive funding. I’ve learned even since his death. Giving money is When the Levinsons’ eldest son Steve called the easy; it’s about being generous with yourself.” Foundation to discuss the significant gift that would According to Steve, the couple was quiet about the be coming to the Foundation after his mom’s death, he good they did. explained that he and his brothers were fully support- “I worked with my dad for 15 years, and there was a ive of their parent’s decision to be as generous in their revolving door of gentlemen who would walk in look- death as they had during their lifetime. ing for help,” recalls Steve. “He was always there for “Our parents taught us, through their actions and them.” level of commitment to direct involvement in commu- Daniel, the youngest, says his parents have left a nity organizations both within the Jewish community unique legacy. and greater Ottawa community, that one must get “If I think of my parents, and their sense of Juda- involved and give back. Through expert advice, they ism, it’s that sense of fixing the world and making were able to structure their estate planning such that it better than you found it. Through so many small 205-11 Nadolny Sachs Pvt Celebrate all occasions they could provide a substantial gift to the Foundation details, it is this remarkable sense of responsibility. It Ottawa, K2A 1R9 Israel experiences that would allow them to keep the family business and has influenced the way my wife and I interact with our 613-798-2411 • [email protected] Legacy projects holdings intact for the generations that follow.” community. We may never know the full extent of our www.jnfottawa.ca With their parents passing, their sons learned even parents’ legacy and the many lives they touched. We more about their parents’ generosity. try to honour their memory and legacy by continuing While sitting shiva for his father, Michael saw some- in their footsteps with the values they taught us and a one he didn’t know. He asked what his connection mindset towards tikkun olam.” June 25, 2018 10 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Crowd gathers at Congregation to hear story of Yazidi girl kidnapped by ISIS BY MATTHEW HORWOOD he harrowing story of Dilveen – a 14-year-old Yazidi girl from Iraq kidnapped by ISIS when she was just 11 – was told at an event held at Congregation Machzikei Hadas on June 5. TDilveen, who now lives in Canada with several members of her family, was at the event presented by the congregation, One Free World International, and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. The evening began with a screening of “Dilveen,” a 12-minute documentary about her story produced for CBC TV. Dilveen was 11 when ISIS fighters attacked her hometown of Sinjar, Iraq, murdered her father and kidnapped her. Dilveen was taken from her mother and brought to an ISIS compound in Mosul and was sold to a 65-year-old man who planned to take her home to Syria for marriage. However, Dilveen and another captive Yazidi girl were able to escape by cleverly tricking their captor MATTHEW HORWOOD into drinking tea laced with sleeping pills. The girls ran Dilveen (right) and Adiba speak with One Free World International founder Reverend Majed El Shafie, June 5, at Congregation for nearly six hours until a car eventually picked them Machzikei Hadas. up and brought them to her uncle. The Yazidis are a Kurdish-speaking people indige- nous to northern Iraq. Their religion, Yazidism, com- soul,” said Reverend El Shafie, the 2016 recipient of the holding the hand of a hero. I am not just proud of her, bines aspects of several monotheistic religions, includ- Raoul Wallenberg Citation for Courage in the Face of I am honoured that we have become so close.” ing Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Zoroastrianism. Anti-Semitism. Dilveen has been learning English at school. She “This is a difficult evening, but at the same time we In the past four years, Reverend El Shafie said, One said she is not finding it difficult and is learning fast. keep our humanity, we keep our passion for our fellow Free World International has rescued more than 600 Gym is her favourite class at school and she enjoys human beings, we keep our will and our resilience to Yazidi girls from ISIS fighters. However, there are still playing soccer and volleyball. move forward,” said Conservative MP Tony Clement some 3,200 Yazidi girls languishing in ISIS captivity. When she grows up, Dilveen said, she would like to (Parry Sound-Muskoka) who spoke at the event. Reverend El Shafie invited Dilveen and her aunt, help people and thinks she might become a lawyer. Reverend Majed El Shafie, president and found- Adiba, who was also an ISIS captive, to the podium to Adiba has been volunteering with One Free World er of One Free World International, an international speak, referring to them as “victors, not victims.” International to speak about her experiences across human rights organization that advocates for religious As Adiba spoke about the plight of Yazidis still lan- Canada. Discussing them, she said, helps her to heal minorities, was the main speaker of the evening. In guishing in refugee camps, Dilveen held Reverend El and gives her the opportunity to educate people on the 1998, el-Shafie was arrested in Egypt after converting to Shafie’s hand. plight of the Yazidis. Christianity. After the event, Reverend El Shafie, Dilveen and “Nobody knows what is happening to the Yazidis “For many days I was in an Egyptian prison, and Adiba gathered to speak with the Ottawa Jewish Bulle- except when we speak of them,” she said. “We have to I was tortured for days for converting from Islam to tin. educate people.” Christianity. But in this dark cell, I understood that our “I am not holding the hand of a 14-year-old girl,” Visit www.cbc.ca/shortdocs/shorts/dilveen to watch enemy can hurt our body, but nobody can touch our Reverend El Shafie said during the interview. “I am the documentary “Dilveen” online.

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BY RACHEL GRAY You can delve into the Ten FOR JET Commandments or find out hat does Judaism have to more about the biblical, say about the zodiac? Gun control? Sleep? The occult? tambourine-wielding heroine These are just some of the Miriam who saved the Wfascinating topics to be explored at JET’s Jewish people. annual Yarchei Kallah, a weeklong learning program taking place July 2 to 7. prove to be deep and thought provok- Here is how it works: You look at the ing, as well as entertaining. program guide and choose what inter- A weeklong learning program is ests you and fits your schedule. Meet something quite different from your up with a friend at a “lunch and learn,” typical weekly classes. It affords a won- check out a single class, sign up for a derful opportunity to linger after class, weeklong course or pop into the Solo- schmooze over a bagel, and connect on way Jewish Community Centre in the a personal level with learned and inspir- evening for a lecture. Whether you are ing teachers. Think about what you a seasoned scholar or this is your first learned on Monday and come back with time, there is something for every level questions on Tuesday. Yarchei Kallah is Rabbi Michael Skobac will be scholar-in-residence at JET’s annual Yarchei Kallah, July 2 to 7. of knowledge and interest. a chance to meet new friends and recon- Perhaps you want to get more pre- nect with old ones. Maybe best of all, pared for next year’s Passover seder rine-wielding heroine Miriam who saved for Judaism in Toronto. He will be giving relive your college seminar days with a with an in-depth look at the 10 plagues. the Jewish people. Perhaps you want a morning course on self-improvement coffee in one hand and a notebook, pen Perhaps you have always been curious to get a sneak peek into the afterlife or and an evening course about Judaism’s and folder filled with notes in the other. about Kabbalah and what it means for learn tools for maximizing your happi- complex relationship with Christianity. No tests, homework or exams guaran- the average Jew. If you are into self-im- ness now. Regardless of your interests, Is it too hard to get out during the teed! The only catch is, you may enjoy provement, there are classes on mind- as the JET motto goes, “there’s some- week? Will you still be wanting more yourself so much you’ll feel compelled fulness, gratitude, judging favourably, thing in it for you.” by the end of the week? Relax at a fully to come back again next year. simplicity, and other similar topics, Back by popular demand this year is catered Shabbaton at Congregation Beit For more information visit which are available in both the morn- scholar-in-residence Rabbi Michael Sko- Tikvah and hear Rabbi Skobac speak www.jetottawa.com to see the program ing and evening slots. You can delve bac, one of the world’s foremost authori- about “Weapons of Mass Distraction” guide and online booking form. For into the Ten Commandments or find ties on missionaries and cults, and direc- and “The Joke’s on You: Humour and more information, contact JET at out more about the biblical, tambou- tor of education and counselling at Jews Judaism.” Rabbi Skobac’s talks will [email protected] or 613-695-4800. June 25, 2018 12 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

JENNIFER GREENBERG Maccabi Sports Day at OJCS: Ottawa’s first Maccabi Sports Day was held, June 5, at the Ottawa Jewish Community School. Kneeling in the front (from left) are Maccabi athletes Ben Felix (basketball), Alexander Manuel (track), Haley Miller (rhythmic gymnastics) and Lianne Laing (gymnastics).

Guys Night In: The Ottawa Jewish Community School held a “Guys Night In” event, June 7, for boys in Grades 4-6 featuring special guest David Levin of the OHL Sudbury Wolves. At press time, it was expected that Levin may well be the first Israeli-born hockey player to be drafted by an NHL team. The NHL draft is scheduled for June 22-23.

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Tamir Israel Experience 2018

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Tamir travelled to Israel from May 22nd to June 1st, 2018 as part of Partnership2Gether, also in celebration of Israel’s 70th Anniversary. P2G connects 450 Jewish and Israeli communities in 46 citytocity and regiontoregion Partnerships, engaging more than 350,000 participants each year in meaningful ongoing connections between Israelis and Jews around the world, through unique programs and oneonone encounters. Ottawa is twinned with the Kiryat Shmona region in northern Israel. Schools and other groups from Ottawa have participated in this program over the years. The P2G portion of Tamir’s trip was funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Tamir visited with developmental service organizations and choir groups in the region for three days followed by a week of travel elsewhere in Israel. June 25, 2018 14 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa launches workplace internship program

BY ADAM TANNER internships in May and June. that they are studying to get maximum CAMP B’NAI BRITH OF OTTAWA “Our staff spend their summers exposure to the hospital environment as amp B’nai Brith of Ottawa (CBB) building real, applicable career skills, they consider medicine as a career. has experienced exceptional such as teamwork, problem solving In Toronto, Liam Clark-Cooper, a growth the past decade as it and communication. While we believe boys’ staff member, has been interning continues to be a favourite home that camp is one of the best places to at Weber Shandwick – a large communi- Caway from home for many in Ottawa, learn these important skills, many of cations agency representing brands like Montreal and Toronto each summer. our staff also need to begin building Air Canada, McDonald’s, Canadian Tire Critically important to the camp’s discipline-specific skills. That first-year and others. He has worked on research success are the staff who care for and commerce student wants experience in projects, content creation for the agen- mentor the campers. From first year a business and the third-year engineer- cy’s social media channels and website, staff to supervisors of specialties or ing student may need more practical and general shadowing to gain valuable camper units, creating a culture that experience on their resumé, which is marketing experience as he starts his attracts and retains the best staff is why we introduced this program,” said first year at Dalhousie University in Hal- paramount. And, in today’s competitive CBB Associate Director Cindy Presser ifax in the fall. career world, it can be challenging for Benedek. “Our internship program is struc- staff to continue their camp careers no Three staff participated in the One tured to train students on the skills matter how much they love it. Summer, Two Jobs: The CBB of Ottawa they’d need to work in our industry, but To help impact this, the camp intro- Staff Internship Program this year. there are certain characteristics or atti- duced a new program. The inaugural In Ottawa, Tommy Friedlich and Josh tudes that just can’t be taught,” said Vic- One Summer, Two Jobs: The CBB of Shore, co-heads of waterfront, spent toria Cacioppo, senior manager at Weber Ottawa Staff Internship Program offers Joshua Shore (left) and Tommy Friedlich, time working at the University of Otta- Shandwick. “Having students join who staff an opportunity to build both dis- co-heads of waterfront at CBB, observing a wa Heart Institute. Both gained valuable are used to working in team-focused, surgery during their internship at the cipline-specific and workplace skills in experience working on cardiac anesthe- collaborative environments, and who University of Ottawa Heart Institute advance of the camp season, while still sia projects looking at bleeding follow- are willing to roll up their sleeves to get having the option of working at camp. ing heart bypass surgery. Their work will the job done makes a huge difference.” Essentially, the best of both – camp and June. This leaves many staff members be published later this year in anesthe- If you are interested in providing an city – worlds. with a difficult decision: continuing to sia literature. They are also working on a internship to the program in 2019, This program helps university-aged grow as a leader, friend and role model project looking at operating room (OR) contact Abi Freeman at staff gain practical experience in their at camp, or pursuing a resumé-filling, efficiency and optimal use of the OR [email protected]. fields of study. For employers, it can be experience-gathering summer intern- time – one of the costliest resources in difficult to employ a student who can ship. To help, the camp worked with its a hospital. They have gone on field trips Adam Tanner is chair of the board of only commit to working during May and alumni community to offer on-the-job to the OR to observe the environments directors of Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa. United through the love of camp BY DAVID LISBONA available to them in the colder months. CAMP B’NAI BRITH OF OTTAWA We take tremendous pride in our ome July 1 every year, the financial assistance efforts at CBB and population of Quyon, Quebec we knew that we could do something swells by over 20 per cent and for Camp des Voyageurs. Those of us the average age drops. This is a involved with CBB believe strongly Cresult of the influx of kids attending two in the Jewish principle of tikkun olam of its resident summer camps: Camp (repair the world). For a group of CBB’s B’nai Brith of Ottawa (CBB) just east of donors, in addition to us, the call came the core of the town and the Tim Horton and they answered – because it meant Camp des Voyageurs to the west. that more kids would be able to benefit CBB is the home for Jewish kids from from the camp experience. Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto for up to The funds will be used to winterize seven weeks each summer. The Camp the gym before the cold and snow hits des Voyageurs is one of seven signature later this year. Tim Horton Camps throughout North “We can’t wait to open this newly America that through intentionally improved space for our campers,” said designed programming, empowers Alexandre Morin, acting general man- youth from low income homes, to pur- ager, Tim Horton Camp Des Voyageurs. PATRICK THEAULT sue a life without limits. This gym at Tim Horton Camp des Voyageurs will be winterized for year-round use following a “We are incredibly grateful for the Last year, I approached Marie-Freder- fundraising campaign by Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa board members. investment CBB’s donors have made in icke Scott, general manager of Tim Hor- our campers and our community.” ton Camp des Voyageurs, for more than CBB and Tim Horton Camp Des Voya- just a cup of coffee. The purpose was to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation a significant programming space, is not geurs look forward to working together see what more could be done between is doing for youth is truly remarkable. winterized. I called on Robert Bloom, a on future projects. the two camps that both straddle the I knew then that we needed to support fellow CBB board member and owner of majestic Ottawa River. this magical experience. Montreal-based general contractor, Dama David Lisbona is vice-chair of the Last summer, I toured the Tim Hor- The Tim Horton Children’s Founda- Construction. Together, we went to work board of directors of Camp B’nai Brith ton Camp. It is an amazing facility. What tion operates year round, but their gym, to ensure campers would have that space of Ottawa. June 25, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 15 JWRP trip empowers women to ‘transform ourselves, our families, our communities’ BY PAMELA ROSENBERG or 10 days – from April 30 until May 9 – I was one of 36 women from Ottawa’s Jewish community who travelled from Tel Aviv to FTiberius and from Tsfat to Jerusalem seeing Israel, listening to engaging and inspiring speakers, learning, connecting and bonding along the way. The JWRP (Jewish Women’s Renais- sance Project) MOMentum Trip brings Jewish women, with children under 18, together to “empower women to change the world through Jewish values that transform ourselves, our families, and our communities.” JWRP partners with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to sub- sidize the ground costs of the journey. The trip itself was action packed – we experienced the country and motiva- The Ottawa JWRP stops for a photo at the top of Masada with their Israeli and Canadian flags. tional lectures about the important roles women have played in the history of our people and about our vital roles as would have easily embarrassed our kids developmentally disabled students at name but never had the opportunity to mothers, wives and community leaders. at any bar mitzvah party back home. their after-school program. Last on the make real connections with. We rode camels, toured Masada, cov- But that was part of the beauty of this itinerary was a tour of Metulla, including Now, with the jet lag finally behind ered ourselves in mud and floated in the trip. It was just about us and about for- a visit to the Israel/Lebanon border. me, I look forward to gathering with my Dead Sea, experienced the liveliness of Ben getting – for a moment, anyway – about More than important lessons about new friends to bake challah with, enjoy Yehuda Street at night, explored the Old our responsibilities far away back home. Judaism and Israel, the JWRP trip a Shabbat dinner with, or just hang out City in Jerusalem, visited a mikvah, and hit With the JWRP portion of our journey allowed me to get to know Jewish as we continue in Ottawa on our year- the shuk whenever time permitted. behind us, we headed north to Otta- women who I have known for years by long journey together. Shabbat was welcomed with candle wa’s Partnership 2Gether region in the lighting, and singing and dancing at the Upper Galilee Panhandle. Armed with Kotel followed by a beautiful dinner in overflowing bags of Canadian parapher- the company of around 400 of our sis- nalia in the form of pencils, stickers We know our students are impressive ters from across the globe. and tattoos, we visited Einat HaGalil, a It was an emotional journey for many school partnered with Ottawa’s Temple as we wandered through Yad Vashem Israel Hebrew School. We went next and heard heartbreaking stories of the to Tel-Hai College, a technical school, Carleton Colgate Queen’s Holocaust. The tears that fell through- where we enjoyed a molecular cooking out our journey were matched by much class, before stopping at Beit Gesher at U of T Harvard Western Ottawa boisterous dancing and singing that Vancouver House to play games with the McMaster Dalhousie Waterloo University of Amsterdam McGill UBC Parsons School of Design NYU These universities think so too

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The BoardBoard of of Directors Directors of theof theOttawa Ottawa Mazel Jewish Tov Communityto: Foundation Refuah Shlemah to: JACK AND GERT GOLDSTEIN acknowledgesJewish Community with Foundation thanks contributions Lois Nudelmanto the following on her grandson’s funds from Bar Myrna Barwin by Cayla Baylin MEMORIAL FUND acknowledges with thanks contribu- Mitzvah by Debbie, Norman and Vicky Refuah Shlemah to: tionsFebruary to the 28 following – March funds 25, as2018 of May Ferkin MARTIN AND ELLIE BLACK Joe Levitan by Diane and Allen Abramson 10- Reminder: May 31, 2018. Printed acknowledgmentStephen must be Victor requested on receiving to appear an in ENDOWMENT FUND Honorary Doctorate from Hebrew the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. 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Rabbi Bulka Blood Drive: Rabbi Reuven Bulka lends support to Rabbi Idan Scher as he donates blood at the Rabbi Bulka Blood Drive sponsored annually by Congregation Machzikei Hadas at Canadian Blood Services. This year the event was held May 30 and 31 and netted 22 donations. Each blood donation can save up to three lives.

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Jewish Heritage Month on Parliament Hill: A Parliament Hill reception on May 30 organized by Liberal MP Michael Levitt, Conservative MP David Sweet and NDP MP Randall Garrison celebrated the first annual designation of May as Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The accomplishments of former justice minister and MP Irwin Cotler and the Canadian Jewish Experience (CJE) were honoured at the event. ( Israel, France 2016 ) (From left) CJE organizer Tova Lynch, MP Michael Levitt, former justice minister and MP Irwin Cotler, and Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly gather at the event beside the CJE exhibit. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. Mayfair Theatre – 1074 Bank Street, Ottawa Discover rare interview footage of one of modern history’s greatest leaders David Ben-Gurion PLUS: Special Poster Exhibit in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of David Ben-Gurion's time in Canada, as a soldier in the Jewish Legion of the British Army. (Compliments of the Embassy of Israel)

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Renderings are artist's concept. Map not to scale. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Exclusive Agent: Milborne Real Estate Inc. E.&.O.E June 25, 2018 22 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Ganon Preschool celebrates diversity and care for them. Having physical limitations, sensory sensitivities, GUEST COLUMN social challenges, intellectual or learning disabilities are not barriers to friendship and inclusion in these MADELAINE WERIER classrooms. All children are given the opportunity to learn, grow and develop to their maximum potential. At Ganon, children with and without exceptionalities participate and play together, which nurtures attitudes “All of us are perfect of acceptance, understanding and compassion. These And all of us have flaws” experiences foster creativity and advanced commu- -Sheree Fitch, Everybody’s Different on Everybody Street nication skills for working with all kinds of people. Observing differently abled children interact with each or our family, spring 2018 brought the realization other is inspiring and humbling as we watch them set- that this was the last year we will have a child ting an example for us all. attending the Ganon Preschool. Reflecting on Ganon’s core values are pillars for an inclusion how blessed we are to have been part of this model that has a positive ripple effect for our entire Fremarkable program I am overwhelmed with gratitude. community. Ganon has strengthened the love of Juda- Our two beautiful and talented children have ism in our family, encouraged us to pursue further attended the program since the two-year-old class. education at the Ottawa Jewish Community School, Both have a learning exceptionality. The morahs and increased our participation in all kinds of Jewish directors at Ganon have been an integral part of so community events, and inspired volunteerism and many family milestones: first academic achievements, philanthropy. We have created social networks that athletic triumphs, friendships, and the blooming of strengthen the health of our family unit and cradle our little people’s personalities. They were also there our children in community protection. Our kids are through the stress and worry of concerned parents as known and welcomed at the SJCC by teachers, staff, our children were diagnosed with autism. We received and friends. Ultimately, this is a key factor in their consistent support from skilled and experienced teach- safety, happiness, and success. ing staff who helped us seek assessment, made accom- Madelaine Werier says her children thrived at Ganon As we attend our last JK graduation ceremony this Preschool. modations and support plans, and untiringly sought month, our family extends a heartfelt thanks to the unique and creative solutions for making things work wonderful staff and leadership of the Ganon Preschool in the best possible way. My children have been safe, kids leave the program with a love of Judaism, too for years of poignant and happy memories. Ganon has loved, supported, challenged, and encouraged at many friends to count, and a circle of adults at the given our children the invaluable opportunity to be Ganon. As a result, they have absolutely thrived. My Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) who know their best.

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(From left) Rabbi S. Robert Morais, Temple Israel member Fran Klodawsky, speaker Adara Goldberg and Mark Walker, chair of the Imre Y. Rosenberg Lecture Committee, gather following the annual Rosenberg Lecture, May 10, at Temple Israel.

Author of study on Holocaust survivors in Canada calls on community to help refugees

BY LOUISE RACHLIS caust survivors who shared their time and memories. many different ways to think about welcoming new- FOR TEMPLE ISRAEL “I dedicate any talk I do to these men and women,” comers today, and to be thoughtful in our responses to he author of a book studying Holocaust said Goldberg, a Toronto native, who earned her PhD them,” said Klodawsky. survivors in Canada says she learned about how at the Strassler Centre for Holocaust and Genocide “Some Holocaust survivors struggled to find their the “rehabilitation and resilience in trauma” Studies at Clark University in Worcester, Massa- footing,” said Goldberg. “Most survivors did come experienced by survivors after the Second chusetts. She is currently director of the Holocaust through, overcoming great obstacles. They contributed TWorld War is relevant to understanding and helping Resource Center at Kean University in Union, New to Jewish life and to secular life.” refugees in the contemporary world. Jersey. Mark Walker, chair of the Imre Y. Rosenberg Lecture “In the wake of the current refugee crisis, our days Describing herself as a “social historian,” Goldberg Committee, said the research by Goldberg “will teach and our hearts can surely open wider,” said Adara said her interest in people and Jewish history began all of us something of what it means to be an immi- Goldberg, who gave the annual Imre Y. Rosenberg Lec- in Grade 5 in suburban Toronto when she had to write grant.” ture at Temple Israel on May 10. about a hero. She chose Hannah Senesh, a poet who The Jewish community can show compassion to was a paratrooper trained to rescue Jews during the newcomers, she said, and lessons gleaned from the Holocaust. Even today, she said, she is haunted by Show Israel You Care! past can help the immigrants of the future. Senesh’s story. Volunteer as a civilian worker Her book, Holocaust Survivors in Canada: Exclusion, Doing her research, she sat with people for hours Inclusion, Transformation, 1947-1955 was published by until they were comfortable enough to trust her. Some for two or three weeks the University of Manitoba Press in 2015. survivors were surprised she was interested in that on an Israeli army supply base A longstanding tradition at Temple Israel, the Imre period of their life. Y. Rosenberg Lecture series was endowed by Truda “Almost 70 years after the war, people were ada- Rosenberg, a Holocaust survivor, in memory of her late mant I should change the topic. They were afraid of husband. appearing ungrateful of all that had been done for Goldberg said it was an honour to be deliver the them.” lecture and to meet Truda Rosenberg, 96, earlier in the Temple Israel member Fran Klodawsky read Gold- afternoon at Hillel Lodge. berg’s book and suggested her for the lecture. She began her talk by giving thanks to the Holo- “She conveyed the diversity of experience and the

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BY JOSEFIN DOLSTEN (JTA) – A Ugandan rabbi called on Israel to recognize his community after the government ruled against allowing members to move to the Jewish state. Rabbi Gershom Sizomu confirmed a report in Haaretz last month that the Israeli Interior Ministry had denied a community member’s immigration application. The Interior Ministry, according to Rabbi Sizomu, said the decision represented its stance on the Ugandan Jewish community, not just the applicant, Kibita Yosef. Rabbi Sizomu, who leads the com- munity of approximately 2,000 people, urged Israel to give Ugandan Jews the same rights afforded to Jews worldwide. “We as a Jewish community need to be treated like any other Jewish commu- nity in the Diaspora,” he told JTA from Kampala, where he serves as a member of the Ugandan parliament. Israel’s Law of Return gives anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent, is married to a Jew or has converted to Judaism the right to move there. Yosef, who is currently staying at a kibbutz in southern Israel, is the first Ugandan Jew to try to immigrate to Israel, according to Rabbi Sizomu. Rabbi Sizomu emphasized that his community was not looking to immigrate to Israel en masse and that the decision would not change their practices. COURTESY OF BE’CHOL LASHON “We are not Jewish for purposes of In anticipation of the construction of a new synagogue in Nabagoye, Uganda, in 2016, the immigration,” he said. “We are Jewish women and children there were given the honour of transferring the Torahs from the old because that is who we are, and we will synagogue to a temporary home. never change that, whether they recog- nize us or not.” On June 14, the Supreme Court of under the auspices of American Conser- recognition to do so. In December, Israel Israel issued a temporary injunction vative rabbis in the early-2000s and are denied a visa application by another against Yosef’s deportation. The injunc- thus not recognized as being Jewish by member of the community to study at a tion said the Interior Ministry had to Israel’s mostly haredi Orthodox Chief yeshiva in Israel, leading to accusations explain its decision by July 29, according Rabbinate. of racism. to Haaretz. In 2016, the Jewish Agency for Israel Today the community, which is based The Ugandan community, also called recognized the community for the pur- in the rural town of Mbale, has seven the Abayudaya, traces its roots to the poses of the Law of Return, seemingly synagogues – including a 7,000-square- early-20th century, when a former lead- opening a path for its members to immi- foot synagogue centre that opened in COURTESY OF BE’CHOL LASHON er read the Bible and embraced Judaism. grate to Israel. However, the Abuyudaya 2016 – a mikvah and two Jewish schools. Rabbi Gershom Sizomu leads Uganda’s Most Abayudaya converted to Judaism have struggled to obtain government “We feel like we have an established Jewish community. Jewish community that deserves to be recognized by Israel,” Rabbi Sizomu said. On Friday, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Rabbi Schonfeld said that the move- Hulse, Playfair who leads the Conservative movement’s ment and its allies were planning “to Rabbinical Assembly, called the Israeli use all means at our disposal to see that & McGarry decision “unlawful.” this is reversed.” FUNERAL SERVICES “This is completely inconsistent Rabbi Sizomu said that despite the with more than two decades of Israeli latest decision he remained hopeful practice of Conservative converts – who about his community gaining status in Serving your community since 1925 Customer:are by the way halachically converted Israel. In August, 40 young Ugandan HULSE,to Judaism PLAYFAIR under our auspices – who Jews will travel to the Jewish state on a & MCGARRYhad been recognized as Jewish for the trip organized by Birthright, an organi- 613-233-1143 www.hpmcgarry.ca Issue:purposes JUNE 25, of 2018the Law of Return,” she zation that provides free trips to Israel Colour:told B&WJTA, using a phrase meaning that to young Jews around the world. It is Click and stay connected with us Size:something 5” x 2.5” was done in accordance with the first time Ugandan Jews will partici- ProofJewish #: 4 law, or halachah. pate in such a trip. June 25, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 27 Wallenberg Citation Initiative event supports presentation to Angela Merkel

BY DANIEL STRINGER worthy candidates for cabinet positions were passed WALLENBERG CITATION INITIATIVE over simply because they were Jewish. n evening of culture, reflection and grand WCI decries the spread of anti-Semitism by extolling dreams to help stem the tide of anti-Semitism the virtues of Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat was held at the home of Holocaust survivors who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Vera and George Gara on May 23. Holocaust during the Second World War. AThe Wallenberg Citation Initiative (WCI), co-found- WCI presented our first national awards on Parlia- ed by the Garas and myself, hosted the gathering as ment Hill in 2016 to Reverend Majed El-Shafie and in fundraiser in support of the presentation of the Raoul 2017 to Imam Mohamad Jebara and Rabbi Steven Garten. Wallenberg Citation for Moral Courage in the Face of It has been a challenge for WCI has been to find a Anti-Semitism to WCI’s first international recipient, feasible time and place at which to make the presenta- German Chancellor Angela Merkel. tion to Merkel. Marcus Stadthaus, first secretary of the The program included a recital by classical violinist German Embassy in Ottawa, attended the event and Blandine Stringer (centre) and Daniel Stringer (right) show the Ralitsa Tcholakova and a talk by legal scholar Sharon said there was a possibility of the chancellor coming to first international medallion of the Raoul Wallenberg Citation Sholzberg-Gray on the historic struggle of Jews within for Moral Courage in the Face of Anti-Semitism, designated for Canada in September, presumably in conjunction with Canada’s political system. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, to Eugen Wollfarth, chargé her appearance at the opening session of the United Sholzberg-Gray knows of what she speaks. Her late d’affaires of the German Embassy in Ottawa, June 19, 2017 on Nations General Assembly in New York. husband, Herb Gray, had a distinguished career as Cana- Parliament Hill. Jewish Family Services of Ottawa has enabled WCI to da’s longest continuously serving member of Parliament offer tax receipts to donors who support our efforts to and was the first Jew to serve as a federal cabinet minister. tively barred Jews from the federal cabinet until her combat anti-Semitism. Cheques may be sent to Jewish Sholzberg-Gray gave a nonpartisan discourse that husband broke that barrier in the government of prime Family Services, 2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario detailed Canada’s “polite anti-Semitism” that effec- minister Pierre Eliot Trudeau. Prior to that, she said, K2B 7Z5, with “WCI” written on the memo line. JFS offers mental health programs to meet community needs BY SUSAN LEE expanded its cultural and linguistic capacity to meet training in Ottawa. Professional development oppor- FOR JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF OTTAWA the needs of diverse clients and offers mental health tunities are offered through internship programs and ith one third of Canadians at high risk for programs in over eight languages. through training workshops provided by leaders in the mental health concerns, Jewish Family In 2013, JFS also implemented The Walk-In Coun- counselling field. These opportunities are accessible to Services (JFS) has responded with stra- selling Clinic, which now provides free counselling to mental health practitioners across the city. tegic, inclusive and sustainable program- clients at eight different sites across the Champlain JFS also works closely with other organizations to Wming that has positioned the organization to grow in a region. The Walk-in Counselling Clinic served approxi- serve the Ottawa community. It strongly values its manner that aligns with community needs. mately 3,000 clients over the past year, and these num- connections with over 80 community organizations, Part of this strategic development was initiated in bers continue to grow. cultivates these connections, and encourages a spirit of 2010 when JFS received funding to rebrand its coun- Part of JFS’ success lies in the design of a sustain- collaboration. selling program as “The Counselling Group,” signaling able financial model that has made it possible to serve While JFS has effectively risen to the challenge to the community that it offers an inclusive space for lower-income clients through a sliding-scale fee struc- of addressing the increasing need for mental health Ottawa residents to access professional mental health ture. This innovative model has allowed The Coun- support in Ottawa, mental health services in Canada support. The Counselling Group offers individual adult selling Group to offer over 8,000 counselling sessions remain grossly underfunded. More financial resources counselling support through its general counselling each year to clients of all income levels. are required to meet the growing demand for afford- program. It also now houses two other clinical pro- Ongoing assessment is a regular part of JFS pro- able and accessible counselling, and to reduce the grams: The Centre for Children, Youth and Families gramming, an approach that has created a culture inequities of our current mental health care system. and The Centre for Couples and Relationships. Along of openness and flexibility as well as an attention to with the growth of its clinical counselling staff from best practices. This growing professional expertise has Susan Lee, a master of social work student, is a JFS coun- a small team of six to over 30 clinicians, JFS has also transformed JFS into a dynamic hub for learning and selling intern. Conference for child Holocaust survivors and second and third generations to be held in Florida, November 9-12 BY ELLY BOLLEGRAAF sions. Participants have found that the conference “speaks to he 30th annual International Conference of Child them,” and many have retained contact with others who they Survivors, Second and Third Generations, Spouses and have met at the conference. Occasionally there are also sur- Allan Taylor Families, organized by the World Federation of Jewish prising and exciting connections made between people who, Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants, will through family relations, situations, or events, find that they ■ GROUP PLANS Ttake place November 9 to 12 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the share a common bond. ■ LIFE INSURANCE West Palm Beach Marriott Hotel. The conference is held in Anyone interested in more information or in attending ■ DISABILITY INSURANCE cooperation with the Kindertransport Association and this conference should contact conference coordinator Susan ■ PENSION and RRIFs Generations of the Shoah International. Dubin at 818-606-0793 or [email protected] or visit 613-244-9073 Last year’s conference took place in Jerusalem and was www.holocaustchild.org. I suggest following up on this soon to [email protected] extremely successful. It was a well-planned event, rewarding get the info package, as there are deadlines for registration, and beneficial to all who attended, irrespective of their specific payments, and hotel reservations. individual interests, needs, family and/or personal histories. www.taylorfinancial.ca The conference always attracts great speakers, as well as Elly Bollegraaf, a child survivor of the Holocaust, speaks frequent- facilitators for the many diverse workshops and panel discus- ly about the Holocaust at schools, universities and other venues. June 25, 2018 28 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Kashrut, community and diversity Shabbat with khubz, a flatbread made without eggs during the seder. and sometimes flavoured with sesame seeds or other Other customs I found particularly interesting BOOK REVIEW Middle Eastern spices. Spiced flatbreads were also fea- include: RABBI RACHEL ESSERMAN tured in other Jewish cultures: Ethiopian Jews made • The celebration of Chag HaBanot (Holiday of the THE REPORTER, VESTAL, N.Y. theirs in frying pans, while in Iran and India they Daughters), which takes place on the sixth night baked the flatbreads. of Chanukah. Jews from The list of tradi- Yemen and North Africa tional foods for Rosh open their synagogues to Let’s Eat: Jewish Food and Faith Hashanah goes beyond women who dance and By Lori Stein and Ronald H. Isaacs those normally found bless their daughters. Rowman and Littlefield in Ashkenazic homes. • The building of 270 pages For example, while I a huge snowman by have heard of people Uzbekistan Jews during ood as a means to teach about Judaism: that eating fish heads during Purim. The snowman summarizes Lori Stein and Ronald H. Isaacs’ Let’s the holiday because the represented Haman Eat: Jewish Food and Faith. The work serves as a Hebrew word rosh means and they threw spoiled primer about Jewish history, holidays and head, I was unaware food at it. The holiday Flifecycle events, with an emphasis on Jewish food of the Bukharan Jew- concluded with a large customs across the globe. ish custom of using a bonfire used to melt the Stein, whose book/packaging firm has produced ram’s head. Preparation villain. more than 200 books, and Isaacs, a rabbi who has includes removing the • Various food customs served in the pulpit for more than 40 years, recognize fur, but the eyes and for Sukkot. Italian Jews that “Judaism is a complex religion” and that food teeth are still part of the eat their version of a alone cannot define it. However, foods can serve as a head when it is placed bagel covered with ricot- way to discuss diverse Jewish experiences across the on the table. Accord- ta cheese, while Indian globe. ing to the authors, this Jews celebrate a local The introduction offers a short look at Jewish texts, custom is still practiced harvest holiday, Khiricha major contemporary Jewish movements and some in Israel. This was also (the pudding holiday), basic Jewish geography. The timeline at the end of the the first I’ve heard of a during which they eat a chapter is helpful, although it did feel odd that the last Rosh Hashanah seder corn and coconut pud- events take place in the 1980s. (although I am aware ding. Each holiday – including Shabbat – has its own that people have done While I have yet to chapter. Much will be familiar to those with a basic seders for other holi- try any of the recipes knowledge of Judaism. What is of greater interest are days). Like the Passover in Let’s Eat, the instruc- the customs – especially food customs – specific to seder, foods are used as tions seem easy enough different cultural heritages. Many of the discussions symbols, in this case, to follow. The book include a recipe so that readers can experiment with as wishes for what will includes everything new dishes. The work concludes with a chapter about occur during the upcom- from a basic recipe for life cycle events and focuses on the “mitzvah meals” ing year. Foods used in challah, to stuffed food that often accompany these events. Each chapter ends the past include white beans (which are a request for from a variety of cultures, to sweets from different with a section about traditions from around the world. good deeds and a strong heart), leeks (which ask that nations. It serves as an easy introduction to basic My favourite parts of Let’s Eat are descriptions of our enemies be cut to pieces), pomegranates (for a Judaism for those unfamiliar with the religion, or food customs with which I was not previously familiar. fruitful year), and many others. The authors encour- as a way for foodies to expand the meals that grace For example, in the past, Sephardic families celebrated age readers to create their own symbols and use them their holiday tables.

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was once told that my eldest child should improve easy to forget given that children seem to be constant- his self-help skills such as getting dressed and ly surrounded by heaps of toys, television or Internet. I EMMA MALLACH putting on shoes. I interpreted this as an area for hope my children won’t be in a state of thinking “big- my own self-improvement, not my son’s. I was the MODERN ger and more is better.” Ione sitting him on my lap and putting on his coat and Many birthday party invitations now request “no shoes. If I didn’t give him the chance to do things on his MISHPOCHA gifts” and suggest a way to give tzedakah in lieu of own, then how would he develop a desire to be gifts. I think a minimalist approach that embraces independent? Sometimes parenting is about letting go. refurbished and previously loved toys and books that If shoes occasionally end up on the wrong feet, so be it. foster creativity, spark imagination, and encourage This experience made me realize that I could be physical activity will result in several benefits for both spending more time focused on the values that I’d like children and the environment. to instil in my children. This means being clear about Living in the present is an important skill that the values that I want to uphold myself. Three values How did we get to this state of helicopter comes naturally to children, but which we need to to hone in myself and my children are hardiness, grati- parenting? I think we’ve let ourselves be teach them to sustain for its ability to help them cope tude, and living in the present. ruled by fears and worries. Parenting with challenges later in life. If we are constantly dwell- Hardiness is about gaining independence, learning ing on the past, or living in anticipation of the future, to take risks, and developing resilience. According to requires us to use our best judgement and then we will miss potential opportunities. We could Jewish teaching, our children do not belong to us. It a certain level of concern may sometimes be all benefit from activities that require our undivided is a parent’s responsibility and privilege to help guide warranted, but we may be doing a attention such as playing with our kids, gardening, their children so they can find their own path. If we painting, listening to music, or dancing. We might overprotect our children, they will not develop the disservice by worrying and we ought to learn want to try lighting Shabbat candles, turning off our confidence and security needed to become indepen- to appreciate the joys of raising children. cell phones, taking a session off registered activities, or dent. taking a walk with no planned destination. It’s a natural instinct for parents to protect chil- Children need to learn how to be their own guide dren, but when we feel the need to shield them from and this is only possible if we allow them to take risks, physical and emotional pain we might be going too fall, and get back up again. far. How did we get to this state of helicopter parent- The more we let our children play freely, the better Note: Inspiration for this article comes from The ing? I think we’ve let ourselves be ruled by fears and they will become at assessing risks and understand- Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel, my PJ worries. Parenting requires us to use our best judge- ing their own abilities. Unfortunately, most children Library’s Parents Book Choice in 2007. ment, and a certain level of concern may sometimes in Canada don’t spend adequate time playing and Editor’s note: Stephanie Shefrin is taking a well-de- be warranted. But we may be doing a disservice by moving. served break from the Modern Mishpocha while she worrying, and we ought to learn to appreciate the joys Playing and being creative requires very little in enjoys maternity leave and has arranged for Emma of raising children. terms of material goods or structure, but that can be Mallach to write the column while she is off.

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 For more information about our awards, request a copy of the Our Home report     by contacting Mitch Miller at [email protected] or calling 613-728-3990.             June 25, 2018 30 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Kids say the darndest things devote 90 ninety minutes every Thursday morning easily answered. Many require background knowledge helping Israeli students improve their English. This unknown to the questioner. There is angst and anguish. Internet-based volunteer work is through a pro- RABBI STEVEN H. GARTEN With whom may a lover of Israel chat about this day gram called Israel Connect which was launched in without being branded a fascist or traitor? IOttawa by Sarah Gordon. Israel Connect pairs volun- A VIEW FROM I look forward to my Thursday morning conversa- teers with Israeli school children. I find that my inter- THE BLEACHERS tion with a 14-year-old student who lives in a small actions with the students aged 11 to 14 offers a window settlement on the West Bank. She does not call it into Israeli society that is all too often unavailable to a settlement. It is just where she lives and goes to those of us living in North America. school. I ask, “Mah chadash (What’s new)?” I am There was a segment on Art Linkletter’s “House living and thriving in Israel, but my tours, my study expecting a comment about Gaza. I am interested in Party” TV show decades ago called “Kids Say the sabbaticals and my personal journeys rarely bring me how she hears the news. Once again, I’m wrong. She Darndest Things.” Linkletter would ask children ques- in contact with Israeli Christian children. wants to chat about Netta Barzilai, the Israeli singer tions like “What is the first thing a firefighter does “What is their life like as a member of the third who won the Eurovision song contest. Her song and when the alarm sounds? (He pulls up his pants)” or minority religion?” and “How do they view the pres- music have no appeal to me, but to my student she “What is the first thing you would do as president of ent government’s desire to legally declare Israel a Jew- is magical. My student then says the ‘darndest thing’: the United States? (Keep my mouth shut).” The studio ish State?” are questions I would love to ask, but not “Netta is not your usual woman celebrity. She’s big, audience would roar and the children would revel in to an 11-year-old. With whom do we ever ask and dis- not very slender, can’t really dance, but we are so the attention. cuss these questions? Does our love for Israel and our proud.” Then she reminds me that the last Israeli win- When I’m chatting with my students in Israel, I do concerns for its safety make us blind and tone-deaf to ner of the contest was Dana International, a transgen- not subject them to questions intended to elicit cute its citizens who don’t fit our stereotypes? der singer, in 1994. She ends our time together saying, answers. Rather I want to better understand their The United States Embassy opened in Jerusalem on “What a country. A big woman, a trans woman. We lives. Two years ago, I asked an 11-year-old boy living May 14. The invocation and benediction were offered by don’t go for the usual here!” in Ramla what he had received for Chanukah. “Noth- two evangelical Christian ministers, Robert Jeffries and So that is what I have learned. Israel does not do the ing,” he answered. John Hagee – two proud supporters of the State of Isra- usual. Christian evangelical pastors bless the dream of I was shocked. Even in a city of immigrants with a el who are not very fond of Jews. I wonder why Prime an embassy in Jerusalem. Israel places its young brave struggling economy, I never thought a child would go Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises individuals who soldiers in situations requiring life or death decisions. giftless on Chanukah. A few weeks later he told me he desire our disappearance as a religious people. With Israel opens its gates to two million people – many had received a new tennis racket – he is a nationally whom do we chat about evangelical Christian allies of questionable Jewish lineage – escaping the former ranked player for his age group – for Christmas. I was who are important political and financial supporters of Soviet Union, but does not have room for thousands of shocked and annoyed at myself for assuming that Israel, but who theologically yearn for the disappear- African refugees fleeing for their physical safety. Israel my student was Jewish. He was a child of Ukrainian ance of our people? That same day, 60 Palestinians honours two woman singers as national heroes and immigrants whose grandparents fit the definition of were killed in Gaza and thousands more wounded. I neither of them looks like a Kardashian. Jewish for purposes of aliyah from the former Soviet have many questions and field many more from neigh- My student is correct. In Israel, the usual is not Union in the late 1980s. Of course, there are Christians bours and friends. Most of these questions are not their thing!

Best practices for staying in shape this summer

e tend to think that unwanted weight gain or even thousands of extra daily calories. only occurs in the winter when we’re less An alternative strategy is to prevent weight gain active and eating heavier meals. The GLORIA SCHWARTZ by being more mindful of your eating habits. You’ll summer months are also laden with traps probably want to sample the culinary delights when Wand temptations that can just as easily lead to a bigger FOCUS ON you’re in some faraway, exotic destination. Even if waistline. You can avoid the battle of the bulge while FITNESS you’re close to home, perhaps camping or staying at a fully enjoying all that summer has to offer by imple- cottage, you can make some smart choices. Will you menting some tried-and-true best practices. typically go for s’mores and hotdogs or clean foods like First, identify what you’re going to be doing this your strategy for staying fit? Although walking is very grilled fish? Focus on moderation, not total depriva- summer and plan accordingly. For example, will you be healthy, it may not be enough to counteract the extra tion. Enjoy occasional treats if that’s what makes you working full time or taking some time off work? Will calories that go hand-in-hand with vacations. Wheth- happy, keeping in mind that you may feel disappointed you be travelling or taking a staycation? Think about er at home or on the road, restaurant portion sizes in yourself if you consistently over-indulge and your your situation, how much down time you’ll have in are typically larger and the ingredients may be more clothing is too tight by Labour Day. the coming months and how that might impact your decadent and unhealthier compared to what you’re Ice cream, sodas or alcoholic coolers in the summer- dietary habits and exercise routine. accustomed to eating at home. If you’ve experienced time means lots of sugar. Frozen yogurt often has more Next, consider your level of physical activity. Is it unwanted weight gain on a previous trip that included sugar than ice cream. When you drink lots of beer, working well for you? Do you feel energetic and fit or lots of walking, choose a different strategy. If you’ll be your liver metabolizes the alcohol and processes the lethargic and depressed; or somewhere in between? spending your time off work in town, consider limiting alcohol’s calories instead of metabolizing and burning Are you at a healthy weight? Do a bit of self-assess- how often you dine out. fat cells. One bottle of beer contains between 100 (light ment and honest introspection and if you’re not feel- Even with the busiest of itineraries, you can schedule beer) and 200 calories. If you have a couple of cold ing your best physically or mentally and there’s room time to work out at the gym in your hotel or on your ones almost every day in July and August, you can gain for improvement, consider increasing your physical cruise. If there’s no gym, you can work out without any three to seven pounds just from the beer. Eliminate activity level even just by a bit. Small improvements special equipment wherever you stay. You can swim if most saturated fat, sugar, salt and high-calorie foods by to your lifestyle can add up over the summer and yield there’s a pool or lake. Get inspired with some workout holding the mayo and avoiding commercially-prepared measurable results beyond your waistline. videos before you go on your trip, and make a list of a salad dressings and barbeque sauces; grill lean meats, Once you’ve identified where you’ll be and estab- few fundamental exercises you can do anywhere, any- fish and chicken instead of ribs and hotdogs; top lean lished your current and desired activity level, give time (push-ups, lunges, squats, etc.). Even if the added burgers with veggies instead of mounds of cheese and some thought to how you’ll incorporate exercise or exercise doesn’t burn a huge amount of calories (it real- skip the bun or choose whole grain. sports into your routine as well as when you take a ly depends how intensely you work out and what you With a bit of thought and some consistency in your break from your routine. For example, if you’ll be do), you’ll gain the health benefits of exercising. Realis- actions, you can avoid the hidden pitfalls of summer travelling for a few weeks, is walking while sightseeing tically speaking, it’s very difficult to burn off hundreds and maintain or achieve a trim figure. June 25, 2018 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM 31

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