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BY MONIQUE ELLIOT leadership, which the award seeks to Freedman moved to Israel with his For Jonathan Ben-Choreen Freedman, recognize each year – is the highest family when he was nine years old. the 2015 recipient of the Gilbert tribute Ottawa’s Jewish community It was in Israel, he said, that he got a Greenberg Distinguished Service Award, bestows on an individual for exceptional greater understanding of what it means giving back to the community is a family service over many years and will be to give back to the community. Freedman affair. presented on Wednesday, June 17, at the spent 21 years as part of the Israel “My parents have always been annual general meeting of the Jewish Defense Forces, four years of active involved in leadership roles and charity,” Federation of Ottawa. service and then in the reserves. His rank, Freedman said. “And I certainly was The Freedman family has roots that by the end of his time in the reserves, was inspired by the late Gilbert Greenberg, reach deep within the Ottawa Jewish lieutenant-colonel. who was a friend of our family, and community, Freedman said. “In that sense, giving back and watched him be both a philanthropist “I’m one of the oddballs in Ottawa. The national service is part of the way of life and leader in the Ottawa community.” Freedmans arrived in Ottawa at the latest in Israel.” The award – named for the late Gilbert in 1891,” he explained. “I’m a third Freedman eventually returned to Greenberg, a past president of the Jewish generation born in Ottawa and two of my Ottawa and became involved with the

Community Council of Ottawa/Vaad kids are fourth generation, which makes Jewish community here. HOWARD SANDLER Ha’Ir (now the Jewish Federation of us oddballs. There are not many of us The late Gerry Levitz recruited Jonathan Freedman, Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service Award Ottawa), who exempliﬁ ed the qualities of who have been around that long.” See Freedman on page 2 Flo Morgan: ‘The community’s been good to us; we just have to give back’

BY MONIQUE ELLIOT where they raised their three sons. Academy, and also taught Yiddish at If you have the opportunity to make “I think I got into volunteering because Akiva School. someone else’s day just a little bit I didn’t know anybody and that was a Morgan served as president of the brighter, you should take it, said Flo good way to meet people,” she said. “I’ve Agudath Israel Congregation Sisterhood Morgan, the 2015 recipient of the Shem always enjoyed what I’ve done and I just and treasurer of Negev Chapter of Tov Community Volunteer Award. ﬁ nd that people are lovely. I’ve enjoyed Canadian Hadassah-WIZO and has been The award, which recognizes an my volunteer time.” a dedicated volunteer with AJA 50+ since outstanding volunteer who, through An eternal mother-ﬁ gure, Morgan has its inception, serving as registrar for the many years of service, has contributed to helped guide and support the commun- organization and its programs for Jewish the enrichment of Jewish life in Ottawa, ity, at all ages and stages, as it has adults over 50. will be presented Wednesday, June 17, at continued to grow and mature through Morgan, who spoke Yiddish at home the annual general meeting of the Jewish the years. while growing up, said she also enjoys

MONIQUE ELLIOT Federation of Ottawa. She taught Yiddish and Jewish history visiting Hillel Lodge and speaking and Flo Morgan, Shem Tov Morgan, a native of Winnipeg, moved at Ottawa Modern Jewish School for 28 singing to the residents. Community Service Award to Ottawa in 1968 with her husband, years, was a substitute teacher at Hillel See Morgan on page 2

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BY MONIQUE ELLIOT Ottawa Jewish community’s emerging become more involved with the Volunteerism, work, and family: Howard generation; even now, with family life community. Fremeth, the recipient of the 2015 dominating his after-work schedule. “In your 20s, you have more free time Freiman Family Young Leadership “You get so busy, especially when you to do that kind of stuff,” both going to Award, knows how to connect all three to just become a dad, and you’re not going events and volunteering, he said of his make a life meaningful. to Glebe Shul Friday night dinners or own increasingly busy schedule. The award, established in 1988 by the young adult, emerging gen, post-Yom Fremeth said he hopes more events Freiman family, recognizes a community Ha’Atzmaut parties [because] your organized through PJ Library can help member under the age of 40 for his or her schedule is totally different,” he said. connect or reconnect more new parents exceptional volunteerism and service to But, he added, organizing an event for into the Jewish social scene and create the Ottawa Jewish community. young fathers (and mothers) is doable lasting relationships. Fremeth, 34, has been a pillar of the with the right planning and mindset. “For this demographic, it’s probably community’s emerging generation, The pinball machines and arcade one of the best things out there,” he said. connecting young professionals of all games at the House of Targ bar was a After signing up for the free books, he backgrounds and afﬁ liations through deﬁ nite draw for the dads, bringing out said “it’s great to go to the next level and initiatives like jnet, a grassroots organiza- about 30 people to a recent Dad’s Night meet other people in the community. It tion he founded in 2008 that hosts events Out event organized in part through the reminds me a lot of the stuff we did with Howard Fremeth, Freiman Family and offers mentorship for new arrivals to Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Emerging jnet a few years ago.” Young Leadership Award Ottawa. Generation Division. Fremeth added he hopes others will The young father, who is director of Fremeth said it is highly satisfying to also help build on existing structures and communications at the Embassy of Israel host successful events, but it is even organizations in order to keep empow- volunteer awards are presented during in Ottawa, and was a founding board more meaningful to know that he is ering the emerging generation. the annual general meeting of the member of the Glebe Shul, said he is helping to organize these kinds of events Fremeth will be in Israel attending the Jewish Federation of Ottawa on June 17, passionate about connecting the some- for young parents so they can connect Keren Hayesod-UIA 2015 World so he’s expected to speak via pre- times fragmented members of the more strongly with their peers and Conference when the community recorded video. Freedman: ‘Being chair of Federation was a great honour’

Continued from page 1 At the national level, Freedman “If we’re doing a good job, it all looks Rally on Parliament Hill in 2002, which Freedman to serve on the Vaad board represented Ottawa on the boards of very easy. For the people on the inside, stand out for him. before it became the Jewish Federation of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, the we’re at it every day,” he said. “It’s those events that are special,” Ottawa. He served on the Vaad and Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Reﬂ ecting on his years of community he said. Federation boards for several years, most Committee, and the Centre for Israel and service, Freedman said it is meaningful “Being able, as chair, to go out and see notably as Federation chair from 2007 to Jewish Affairs. moments, such as hearing the Tamir how diverse our agencies are, and the 2009. Freedman currently serves as chair of Choir sing, or seeing the community different works that they’re doing, and “Being chair of Federation was a great both Hillel Ottawa and Jewish Memorial coming together at events and rallies, how broad a swath of the community we honour and a very interesting position,” Gardens. especially the Stand with Israel Solidarity touch, is very, very exciting.” he said. Morgan: ‘She’s a bubbie to so many people’ Readers and advertisers Continued from page 1 volunteered at CHEO for more than 40 community, there was always that are advised “You sing songs and you bring a smile years, and at the Ottawa Public Library in dedication to family and the Jewish the next edition to their faces. It’s a good feeling,” she Centrepointe. holidays. It was all very important … She said. Her husband, Joel Morgan, said there is has nine grandchildren, and I can’t tell of the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Morgan also assists with events and so much more to the work that she does you how many of my kids’ friends call her will be published on programming for the Hillel Lodge than simply putting in the hours. ‘Bubbie Flo.’ She’s a bubbie to so many Auxiliary, a group of volunteers that “She’s open-hearted and brings cheer people.” Monday, June 22, 2015. fundraises to improve the quality of life wherever she goes,” he said. “She does so Morgan said it is a good feeling to see for Lodge residents. much for people, one-on-one, that no the spark of light in someone’s face while Deadline: “I guess I just can’t say no. So, when one knows about. She’s just a very giving volunteering for a meaningful cause, and Wednesday, June 3, 2015. somebody phones me saying, ‘Oh, we need person.” encourages others to get involved as well. a hand with this or that,’ I say, ‘Sure.’” Her son, Steven Morgan, added, “In “I think the community’s been good to In the broader community, Morgan has spite of everything that she did for the us, and we just have to give back.”

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Bulletin Education Series Ottawa’s Jewish day schools face common problems of low or declining enrolment While each of Ottawa’s Jewish day schools is proud of its academic standards, all stress the need to increase enrolment and broaden community support to ensure the future of day school education in the city. Louise Rachlis reports.

ne result of the announced She praised the engagement of OJCS phasing out of the Ottawa families and the community character Jewish Community School within the school building. O(OJCS) high school division has “The feeling of community within our been the increased realization that if building is unique; the way our teachers Jewish education is not supported, it may engage in very meaningful relationships be lost. with our students and with our families. It “There was a realization that not creates a dynamic learning environment everything that exists will always exist,” and it supports Judaic values that our said Aaron Smith, president of the OJCS students can identify with and live by.” board. Smith said the OJCS elementary school “The elementary school has been is seeing strong retention rates. around much longer than the high school “We’re putting in a ton of effort at was,” he said. “The closure was a level of kindergarten,” he said, “in the same way support issue. The elementary schools Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa grew from are a very critical element of our com- the bottom up. It’s even more critical Students work together on a math problem at the Ottawa Jewish Community School. munity, and the closing of the high from a school perspective. Most kids start school raised the issue that if people in kindergarten, and it’s important to OJCS. All of Ottawa’s Jewish schools need “I think it is unfortunate that many don’t support Jewish education and raise expose the kids and families to the high to increase enrolment. “The community members of our community don’t know their children Jewishly, they may lose it.” quality education we have. Our retention has to come forward and show up.” anything about these schools, and when “We always have to look at the silver rate is 93 per cent. Once families get in, Smith’s concerns were echoed by Rabbi and how they were established. I think it lining, the positive impact on who we they stay in. That really is the critical Howard Finkelstein, dean of Judaic is important for people to understand the are,” said Marlene Wolinsky, the OJCS message for us and the community. We’re Studies at OJCS. “The community has to importance of religious Jewish schools to head of school. “Certainly the need to doing everything we can to welcome support the Jewish educational system in their community.” work together and support each other everyone with open arms.” Ottawa. Otherwise there will be no Scarowsky also stressed the high has strengthened our community.” Smith said his concerns are not just for Jewish community here,” he said. quality of the schools’ secular studies Representatives of each of Ottawa’s program, pointing out that OTI and MS day schools stress that the whole com- students have gone on to study medicine, munity reaps the benefi ts of their dentistry and obtain PhDs. “One of our existence. current grade 12 girls will be studying “I think the Orthodox community neuroscience at Carleton next year. Our brings a foundation to the community,” secular program is defi nitely good said Leah Scarowsky, administrator of the quality.” Orthodox Ottawa Torah Institute high Covering the costs of that quality is a school for boys (OTI) and Machon Sarah challenge because “the Orthodox schools high school for girls (MS). The schools tend to be smaller because we’re drawing currently operate in rented classroom from a smaller population,” she said. spaces at Young Israel (OTI) and “Small class size is a tremendous chal- Agudath Israel (MS) congregations. lenge … How you do it is through a lot of “Kids who come out of Orthodox fundraising, because not a lot of money schools are very much involved in the comes from tuition because of the Jewish community,” she said. “Wherever smaller student body.” graduates move, they are a benefi t to the Now, OTI and MS have fundraising communities they live in.” projects and people who solicit OTI and MS were created to provide an donations. option for Orthodox students after they Established in 1997, Torah Academy of graduate elementary school, so students Ottawa is located in a spacious building wouldn’t need to leave Ottawa to con- near Woodroffe and Iris. tinue their education, explained “Our enrolment has been generally Scarowsky, who served on the board of steady for the past 10 years,” said Rabbi

ISSIE SCAROWSKY the schools for about 15 years before Zischa Shaps, the school’s executive Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Harris works with students studying texts at the Ottawa Torah working in the ofﬁ ce. All of her ﬁ ve director. “We hope we’ll still grow.” Institute high school for boys. children graduated from OTI or MS. See Education on page 8 4 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Rabbi Michael and Stacey Goldstein to assume new positions at Machzikei Hadas

BY MONIQUE ELLIOT it’s important that they be around a he Glebe Shul, JET’s program for Shabbat community with friends to play young adults, will transition to with on Shabbat,” he said, adding they new leadership this summer would continue hosting some Shabbat Twhen Rabbi Michael and Stacy dinners. Goldstein leave the program to assume “It’ll look a bit different, and we’ll new positions at Congregation have more families with young kids than Machzikei Hadas. the young professionals we have cur- Rabbi Goldstein will become executive rently at the Glebe Shul, but we expect director of the modern Orthodox that it will still be a big part of our life,” congregation while Stacy, a practising he said. chiropractor, will become the part-time Rabbi Goldstein said that as his family director of family and youth has grown, so have those of many peers, programming. friends and constituents, who now have Family considerations, available different needs than they ﬁ rst did when Shabbat services and community needs they dropped in to the Glebe Shul. Rabbi Michael and Stacy Goldstein, with son Moshe, will soon leave the Glebe Shul are at the core of the family’s “emo- “First they were single, then they got to take on new jobs at Congregation Machzikei Hadas. tional” decision to make the move, married, now they’re starting to have Rabbi Goldstein said. kids and families, and there’s a need for said. “So we’re excited about the oppor- “If I’m doing my job well, Rabbi Scher “Our kids are getting a bit older and them to have a more full-service shul,” he tunity to work with Machzikei to provide can focus on what his job is meant to be: something for the needs of those families building relationships with members, who are looking for something Glebe providing pastoral care and teaching Shul isn’t designed to offer right now.” Torah.” SAVE THE DATE Rabbi Idan Scher, who will succeed For Rabbi Goldstein, the move to Rabbi Reuven Bulka as spiritual leader of Machzikei Hadas will be a homecoming TAMIR Machzikei Hadas this summer, said he is of sorts as it was the congregation he very excited about the Goldsteins attended while growing up in Ottawa ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING coming to work at the congregation. before leaving the city at 17 to pursue “When you look at them as a couple, it his studies. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 would be hard to envision any better “Sometimes when you’re young, you team,” he said. “They complement each don’t appreciate what you have right in Agudath Israel Congregation other and together they’re just fabulous. front of you, and Machzikei is a wonder- 1400 Coldrey Avenue, Ottawa “They’re so reﬂ ective, so dynamic. In ful shul and a wonderful community,” my mind, they’re just the most incred- he said. ible choice.” “Alta Vista is a great neighbourhood Meeting begins at 6:30 pm “Machzikei is a great shul right now to live in and a great neighbourhood to and we’ll continue the work that’s raise a family in.” already in place,” Rabbi Goldstein said, JET has announced that Rabbi Yoey Please RSVP adding they will explore new program- Shaps – son of JET directors Rabbi Zischa ming that will focus on the “resurgence and Lauren Shaps – and his wife Smin to Neil before June 19th, of young families in the shul.” (Sora Minna) will return to Ottawa this by email [email protected] “A big part of my job as executive summer to become the new Glebe Shul director is to make sure there are people directors. An interview with Rabbi Yoey or 613-725-3519 x 104 in the shul and that there’s money in the Shaps is scheduled for the June issue of shul and that everything is paid for.” the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin.

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BY TOM TUGEND through which fl owed everything from LOS ANGELES (JTA) – The Israeli Air swastika-emblazoned rifl es to B-17 Flying Force (IAF) is getting its moment in the Fortresses to arm the nascent Jewish spotlight, with a documentary set to air state. soon on public television stations, a At the head and centre of the vast second documentary being shown at fi lm operation was Al Schwimmer, a Second festivals, and a feature movie waiting in World War combat pilot and TWA fl ight the, ahem, wings. engineer. Schwimmer, a Jewish New The focus of the fi lms is not on today’s Yorker, bought a fl eet of some 30 highly professional IAF or its astonishing American bombers and cargo planes at exploits during the Six-Day War in 1967, war surplus prices and recruited U.S. but on its very beginnings in 1948, when combat veterans to ferry them overseas the newborn Jewish state faced an under the guise of a fi ctitious onslaught by six well-armed Arab Panamanian airline, always staying one militaries. step ahead of the FBI and a hostile U.S. With less than a handful of trained State Department. pilots, no combat planes and an arms The Czech government supplemented COURTESY OF BOAZ DVIR embargo by the United States and the Schwimmer’s air force by selling knock- Al Schwimmer, who guided the vast operation to build Israel’s air force, with Israeli prime rest of the world, Israel’s survival offs of the German wartime minister David Ben-Gurion. depended to a large extent on a vast Messerschmitt fi ghter planes, whose international smuggling operation of unexpected appearance brought to an never used his given birth name of to establish a company building and arms and aircraft, and on the skills of abrupt halt an Egyptian army that was Adolph, in 1950 was stripped of his servicing commercial and military foreign volunteers tested in the air battles marching on Tel Aviv. citizenship by the American government planes. By the time Schwimmer retired in of the Second World War. Appropriately, then-prime minister for violating the U.S. Neutrality Act. 1988, his company, Israel Aerospace As detailed in the fi rst documentary, A David Ben-Gurion described Schwimmer The following year, Schwimmer was Industries, was the largest company in Wing and a Prayer, it took an incredibly as the Diaspora’s single most important running an aircraft maintenance com- Israel, valued at $1 billion. brazen and ingenious “conspiracy” to contribution to the survival of Israel. pany in Burbank, California, when, at A Wing and a Prayer is the creation of establish a transnational pipeline Schwimmer, who for obvious reasons Ben-Gurion’s urging, he returned to Israel See Air Force on page 11 6 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

charity, they don’t need to also Federation and the community consider a gift to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Annual Campaign. And we need more must work as partners committed canvassers to help reach out to these potential donors and meet with them face to face to toward common goals discuss the needs in our So, how will we ensure an even greater This response clearly demonstrates the community; increase in the upcoming 2016 Annual importance of supporting Federation, and 2) We need people like you, Campaign and beyond? why it plays a critical role in ensuring we community ambassadors, I suggest that both Federation and our take care of the broader community to actively promote our community have to work as partners landscape today and for the future. community. Tell your family and toward common goals, which include friends about the importance of

FEDERATION REPORT supporting our community and building a vibrant Jewish community, The Jewish Federation STEVEN KIMMEL creating innovative opportunities for encourage them to be donors to CHAIR Jewish education to succeed, providing of Ottawa has the ability the Annual Campaign. Tell them the best care for the elderly, ensuring our to impact so many about the success of the agencies and various programs you attend; he 2015 Jewish Federation of vulnerable are assisted, and much more. Jewish lives here at home, Ottawa Annual Campaign is Federation must continue to enhance 3) It is imperative that each of us coming to a close and we have the relationship with our agencies and in Israel, and throughout continues to give generously and Tmuch to be proud of. A special donors. Federation needs to ensure that the Jewish world. does our best to ensure our gift is thank you goes out to campaign chairs we are allocating campaign dollars to meaningful and representative of Leiba Krantzberg and Jeff Miller for their agencies that make a positive difference. our true philanthropic capacity. strong leadership roles, along with the It is critical that Federation instils the So, how can each of us ensure future The Jewish Federation of Ottawa has dedication of the many canvassers and value of giving to the Annual Campaign Annual Campaigns continue to grow? the ability to impact so many Jewish lives Federation staff. to future generations and leaders. In my opinion, there are three critical here at home, in Israel, and throughout The 2015 campaign is the fi rst campaign I recently read an article by Deborah areas we need to pay attention to: the Jewish world. When I served as year within the fi ve-year Federation Corber, CEO of Federation CJA in 1) We need to reach out to more Campaign Chair in 2007 and 2008, it was strategic plan. It is encouraging that we Montreal, in which she asks a donor what donors. There are hundreds of a great deal of work, but an incredibly have an increase in dollars pledged for the would happen if all donors gave dona- potential donors in our community rewarding experience knowing I was second year in a row. It is clearly stated in tions only to the cause they like. The who are not being asked to make a doing my small part to help change lives. our strategic plan that we need to increase donor replied, “I suppose some causes gift to the annual campaign. There Please join me in being part of the our Annual Campaign by a minimum of would be really popular and others would are many donors who believe that solution! 25 per cent over the next fi ve years. suffer.” if they support their favourite Am Yisroel Chai B’Shalom.

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ground is in electrical engineering and Netanyahu forms government computer science – but she has an agenda that includes scaling back the power of the judiciary and limiting the with the most narrow coalition power of Israel’s Supreme Court. And, while Israel’s previous justice minister, Netanyahu in the Prime Minister’s Ofﬁ ce, friendship with Israel, which is based on Tzipi Livni, led Israel’s negotiations despite the surge of Isaac Herzog’s a shared commitment to the principles of aimed at a two-state solution with the Zionist Union in the pre-election polls. freedom, democracy, human rights and Palestinians, Shaked is deeply opposed to However, total support for all right wing the rule of law. the proposition. parties was about the same as it was in “Our government will continue to According to reports, Netanyahu did the 2013 election, so the other right wing strongly support Israel’s legitimate right not want Shaked in his Cabinet – let parties did lose seats and thus their hard to defend itself, by itself. Prime Minister alone in such an important position – but

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR feelings. Stephen Harper delivered this message to her appointment was a last-minute MICHAEL REGENSTREIF Among those with the hardest feelings the Israeli people in his historic address concession to Bennett. If Bennett, who is is former foreign minister Avigdor before the Israeli Knesset in January now the education minister, had with- ith less than two hours to Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu 2014. We also continue to support a drawn the support of Jewish Home’s go until his time ran out at party, who decided to take his six seats bilaterally negotiated two-state solution eight seats, Netanyahu could not have midnight on May 6, Israeli and sit in opposition. between Israelis and Palestinians based formed a government. WPrime Minister Benjamin In pulling together this minimalist on a commitment to peace and mutual With a history of personal animosity Netanyahu fi nally cobbled together the coalition, Netanyahu made several security,” said Nicholson. between Shaked and Netanyahu, things narrowest possible governing coalition Cabinet choices seen as worrisome by Secondly, the religious parties – Shas may not go well. Between 2006 and 2008, following the March 17 election. many. Firstly, there is not one minister and United Torah Judaism – are back in while Netanyahu was opposition leader, With the support of parties repre- envisaged as an advocate for a two-state Cabinet after being left out of the Shaked was his offi ce director. She quit in senting just 61 of the 120 Knesset seats, solution to the confl ict with the previous government. This means that 2008, saying the once and future prime Netanyahu desperately needs to broaden Palestinians. recent reforms regarding haredi service minister was impossible to work with. his coalition or remain at risk of the If Israel is perceived as intransigent on in the Israel Defense Forces will surely be And, at the ceremony announcing his government falling if it loses the support this issue, relations with the United dialled back, religious affairs in Israel will new Cabinet, Netanyahu reportedly of just one or two MKs – a very real States and the European Union will be remain in the unyielding control of the refused to shake his new justice minis- possibility given the hard feelings that further damaged. Even the Canadian haredi Chief Rabbinate, and progress ter’s hand. linger after his election eve comments government – Israel’s strongest supporter toward Judaic religious pluralism will be Unless Netanyahu can somehow designed to draw support to his Likud among Western governments – stressed next to impossible. broaden his coalition, we may well be Party at the expense of the other right the importance of the two-state solution The most polarizing of Netanyahu’s watching another Israeli election cam- wing parties. I wrote about Netanyahu’s in offering congratulations to Netanyahu Cabinet appointments is surely that of paign sooner than later. For now, he’s comments in my column in the March 30 on the swearing-in of his government in a Ayelet Shaked of Naftali Bennett’s Jewish hanging onto the foreign minister’s issue of the Bulletin. statement issued by Foreign Affairs Home party as justice minister. portfolio as bait, hoping to lure in Herzog After those comments, Likud did Minister Rob Nicholson on May 14. The new justice minister has no or Lieberman and their parties. So far, increase its seat count, thus keeping “Canada has a warm and long-standing training in law – her academic back- neither is biting.

was historically huge. Memories stirred by the Quebec and Canada were on a collision course and, in those years, it seemed the separatists had the momentum. There photos in a dusty old box were lots of people, serious people, who thought if all the pieces fell into place, no family pictures of me and my siblings And, speaking of hair, there was my Lévesque and the independence side in their condo. They never took a lot of university graduation photo from 1974. could win the 1980 referendum. pictures and there was never any great The big moustache was still there along That fi rst independence referendum collection. with my shoulder-length hair. The ‘60s was 35 years ago this month. And, as we But there was a dusty box in that were over, but the spirit lived on. recall, Lévesque’s side in the end lost and locker room with some priceless ones, The next one left me speechless. I had lost pretty badly. The margin was 60 per including my beautifully framed high absolutely no memory of it. No memory cent for a united Canada – but the IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS school graduation photo from 1968. I of ever having given it to my parents. If I changes he made to Quebec remain JASON MOSCOVITZ hadn’t seen it in more than 40 years. I did, I would have retrieved it long ago. enormous. was 17 and I can’t recall ever looking like It, too, is a black-and-white 8-by-10. It He changed how Quebecers saw feel old again. It’s a reoccurring notion that. With jacket and tie and nice, was taken by professional photographer themselves. With a tough language law, I’ve had every year at this time since I relatively short hair neatly groomed, I in the Quebec National Assembly in which gave French Quebecers the turned 60 – and now I have a really must say I looked pretty good. Not at all 1977. The photo is of me and René assurance they were number one, the Ispecial birthday to look forward to goofy, there is nothing about the picture Lévesque. The background is clearly a Lévesque government removed the next year, which will offi cially stamp me that made me cringe. corridor in an ornate parliamentary collective chip that had been on their as an old-age person. Then I won’t have to And, while I had completely forgotten setting. I have a microphone in my hand. shoulders for more than 100 years. It feel old again, I’ll just be old. about that photo, the next few discov- He has a lit cigarette between his fi ngers. wasn’t just the language law, other new Last month around my birthday, I was eries were even bigger surprises. Being of similar height, which didn’t laws and changes instilled a new feeling with my brother cleaning out our How about 1971? I was 20 and studying happen often with me and politicians, of pride and ownership in being a French parents’ locker in Montreal. They are journalism at Carleton. I found an Lévesque and I are close together, looking Quebecer. moving to a residence where they will 8-by-10, black-and-white photo of me intensely at each other or, perhaps, even One day, when I had shoulder-length soon celebrate their 68th wedding sitting on the hood of my fi rst car, an old through each other. It captured a moment hair, I learned that today’s news is anniversary. As for their locker, oh my, green Renault. But what I really noticed in time in my life that said so much to me. tomorrow’s history. what a trip that was. was my Fu Manchu moustache and a full It told me how blessed I was, at only And the irony of history is that René My parents’ place was fi lled with head of curly black hair. It is probably at 27, to be at the forefront of one of the Lévesque lost the referendum because photos of their eight grandchildren and least 45 years since the French stopped greatest political stories of our time. The he governed so well that he actually fi ve great-grandchildren. What I never exporting Renaults to Canada and almost coming to power of Lévesque and his made his people happy – happy enough thought about was how my parents had that long since I had any curly hair. separatist Parti Québécois government to want to stay in Canada. 8 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Continued from page 5 “It is an honour to talk to them and to Boaz Dvir, a Penn State University senior show what they did.” lecturer and documentary fi lmmaker The third entry in the IAF fi lm who had the foresight to conduct lengthy quasi-derby is Angels in the Sky, a work interviews with Schwimmer one year in progress by Mike Flint. Flint grew up before his death in 2011. In addition, Dvir on the stories told by his dad, Mitchell interviewed 29 other veterans involved Flint, who battled Japanese planes in the in the airlift and subsequent combat. He Second World War before joining Israel’s put in seven years researching and pioneering 101 Squadron in 1948. producing the fi lm on a modest budget Mike Flint, a former head of the of $135,000, of which $70,000 came from Paramount Pictures story department, his own pocket. has been involved in developing such Above and Beyond: The Creation of the fi lms as Top Gun and Forrest Gump, and Israeli Air Force picks up where A Wing is the founder of the Producer and and a Prayer leaves off, in May 1948. Management Entertainment Group. He Archival footage and interviews re-create began work on Angels in the Sky more the time when the foreign pilots, than fi ve years ago, conceiving it as a COURTESY OF BOAZ DVIR navigators, bombardiers and radio documentary along the same lines as Lou Lenart, left, and other fighter pilots in front of the Avia S-199 plane. operators put the smuggled planes to use Grossman’s Above and Beyond. Recently, and formed the nucleus of the Israeli Air however, Flint decided to switch genres The blessed apparently include his While the three fi lms focus on over- Force. and is now aiming for a feature movie, uncle, who supplied Israel with weapons seas volunteers – some 4,000 foreign Although the volunteer airmen came focusing on the stories of four pilots and money in 1948 – a topic Lansky is volunteers, collectively known as from half a dozen countries, the fi lm, hailing from California, New York, addressing in another fi lm he is produ- Machal, the Hebrew acronym for directed by Roberta Grossman, is aimed England and Canada. cing that focuses not on Meyer Lansky’s Volunteers from Abroad, served during chiefl y at a North American audience Still in pre-production stages, the fi lm’s well-known role as the “brains” and the War of Independence – it’s worth and hones in on the stories of the budget is projected at $60 million. Flint “accountant” of the Lucky Luciano and emphasizing that, without diminishing American and Canadian volunteers. said that retired Los Angeles business- Bugsy Siegel gambling empires in the the contributions of these men and Nancy Spielberg, the youngest sister of man and fi nancial adviser Mark Lansky, United States and Cuba during the 1930s women, the war was won fi rst and the Academy Award-winning fi lmmaker nephew of the infamous mobster Meyer and ‘40s, but about his work for the U.S. foremost by the Israelis themselves, who Steven Spielberg, is the producer and Lansky, is the executive producer and government during the Second World bore the overwhelming brunt of casual- says she stands in awe of the now chief backer. Lansky emphasized repeat- War and his efforts on behalf of Israel. ties in dead and wounded. grizzled fl ying volunteers of the 1940s. edly in an interview with JTA that he is “These men are heroes, and the stories backing Flint’s project in the belief that of their exploits are incredible,” she said. “those who support Israel are blessed.” 81st Annual General Meeting Temple Israel The Chair and President An egalitarian Reform congregation of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Jewish roots, contemporary values, egalitarian Invite you to attend the Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm. Annual General Meeting Saturday Shabbat Services, 10:15 am. of the Shabbat, June 6: Honouring Rabbi Norman Klein, Jewish Federation of Ottawa in appreciation of his interim year of service at Temple, 10:15 am. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Sunday, June 7: End of year Temple Israel Religious School 7:00 pm ceremonies, wishing Todah Rabbah and L’Hitraot Social Hall to Sheli Braun, Principal, who is making Aliyah to Israel this summer, 11:15 am. The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building 21 Nadolny Sachs Private Refreshments to follow Norman Klein, Interim Rabbi Steven H. Garten, Rabbi Emeritus Heather Cohen, Executive Director Community Awards Presentation Sheli Braun, Principal, Religious School Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service Award • Jonathan Ben-Choreen Freedman 1301 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2 Freiman Family Young Leadership Award • Howard Fremeth Tel: 613-224-1802 Fax: 613-224-0707 Shem Tov Community Volunteer Award • Flo Morgan www.templeisraelottawa.com 12 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Canadian Friends of Peace Now presents Cyber-hate, anti-Semitism Th e Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations: discussed at Jerusalem forum a Post-Election Analysis JERUSALEM (JTA) – The biennial Global for the prohibition of Internet materials Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism, held promoting terrorism and supporting May 12 to 14 in Jerusalem, issued state- recruitment to terrorist groups. ments recommending steps for govern- The forum also addressed the upsurge ments and websites to reduce cyber-hate, of anti-Semitism in Europe. and for European governments to reduce “European institutions and govern- anti-Semitism. ments need to take strong proactive steps “Given the pervasive, expansive and to address the current outbreak of transnational nature of the Internet and anti-Semitism in order to assure the the viral nature of hate materials, counter- continued vibrancy of Jewish communal speech alone is not a suffi cient response to life in Europe,” read a statement. cyber-hate. The right to free expression Among the recommendations for does not require or obligate the Internet combating anti-Semitism: adopt a formal industry to disseminate hate materials. defi nition of anti-Semitism applicable with Patrick Martin They too are moral actors, free to pursue throughout the European Union and its of Th e Globe and Mail Internet commerce in line with ethics, member states under law including social responsibility, and a mutually reference to attacks on the legitimacy of agreed code of conduct,” read a statement the State of Israel and its right to exist, and Wednesday, June 3, 7:30 pm issued by the Forum. Holocaust denial as forms of anti-Semit- at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre Among the recommendations to ism; applying agreed standardized Internet providers: to adopt a clear mechanisms for monitoring and recording Admission free industry standard for defi ning hate speech incidents of anti-Semitism in all EU Patrick Martin is a senior correspondent for Th e Globe and Mail who pays special and anti-Semitism; adopt global terms of countries; taking urgent and sustained attention to the Middle East. He was twice posted as Th e Globe’s Jerusalem-based service prohibiting the posting of such steps to assure the physical security of Middle East correspondent (1991-95 and 2008-2012). He has reported on many materials; provide an effective complaint Jewish communities, their members and historic events in the region, including the recent Israeli elections and can off er a process and maintain a timely and institutions; and directing education well-informed analysis of its aft ermath. professional response capacity; and ban ministries to increase teacher training and Holocaust denial sites from the Web as a adopt pedagogic curricula against www.peacenowcanada.org form of egregious hate speech. anti-Semitism, and towards religious Recommendations to governments tolerance and Holocaust remembrance. include: establishing a national legal unit The three-day conference hosted a responsible for combating cyber-hate; panel of prominent Muslim leaders and making stronger use of existing laws to imams from Europe who came to speak prosecute cyber-hate and online anti-Sem- out about anti-Semitism in Europe. The itism, and enhancing the legal basis for opening of the conference featured Torah Academy of Ottawa prosecution where such laws are absent; addresses by the mayor of Paris and the and adopting stronger laws and penalties German justice minister. łNurturing Souls łEducating Minds łBuilding a Jewish Future Employment Opportunity Full Day Kindergarten Programs Principal (part-time) i Full day JK & SK Programs Temple Israel Religous School i Ivrit, French and Music emphasized Temple Israel is a Reform congregation with a vibrant congregational school i Learning centres that foster play & inquiry delivering a progressive, inclusive, innovative and relevant Jewish education to i Weekly music-exposure to different instru- children and youth from kindergarten through Grade 10. We are seeking a Principal ments, rhythm, song, and dramatic play to help us create the next generation of engaged, aware and knowledgeable Jews. This part-time position (20-25 hours/week) involves working closely with the Torah Academy of Ottawa… Temple’s rabbi and lay leadership to develop a vision for the school that will build on its current strengths and attract families to our experiential learning model. x Welcomes children from all backgrounds & affiliations. A one-year contract (with possibility of renewal) starts in July 2015. Deadline for Has a warm, nurturing & dedicated staff who create a dynamic learning environment. x receipt of applications is May 31, 2015. x Provides instruction in English & French (AIM) using the Ontario curriculum guidelines. 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ast month, I was lucky enough to participate in the 2015 March of the Living. The March is a Elizabeth Greenberg (third from right) enters Birkenau with fellow March of the Living participants on Yom HaShoah, April 16. two-week trip that brings high school students Lfrom around the world to Poland and Israel. In Poland, we learned about the Holocaust and 18,000 had not previously heard of Lopuchowo and was of us marched the three km from Auschwitz to Birkenau dumbstruck by my visit. We toured the forest in total together on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance silence. This most moving moment of the trip swept me Day). Then, in Israel, we commemorated Yom up. I had never really understood how silence can Accent i Gifts Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers scream until that moment. It was so hard walking back and victims of terror, and celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut, to our bus realizing the victims never got to take this Accent i Gifts Located In Montreal Is Now Online! Israel’s Independence Day. path home. A Unique And Beautiful Selection The week in Poland was an intense experience. We did and saw so much I think I am still trying to Of Giftware Specializing In Judaica & Pewter Having attended the Ottawa Jewish Community School process it all. The two weeks ﬂ ew past. There are so many from kindergarten to Grade 8, I thought I knew about people who touched my life: the Holocaust survivors Wedding • Engagement • Bridal Shower the Holocaust. But there is reading about it and there is who shared their stories, the friends I went with, the new Baby • And Much More... being right there. Visiting the concentration camps and friends I made, our amazing chaperons, Gaby Scarowsky the ghettos of Poland is something I will never forget. and Margo and Norman Viner, just to name a few. I am My heart felt heavy, as if the souls of those who died so lucky in so many ways. I got to see, to touch, to feel there were with me and living through me. our history – and then celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut in The Majdanek concentration camp moved me deeply. Israel! I fell in love with Israel. The sights, the sounds, Shop Online We visited the imposing monument that houses the our story, it was amazing. I did not want to leave! Or Visit By ashes of the victims. As we stood, overwhelmed by the The best way to sum it up was that my heart was Appointment memorial, music began to play. It was a recording of broken in Poland and mended in Israel. There is a scar Only: Jews liberated from Bergen-Belsen singing “Hatikvah.” – but a scar I wear with pride and that will help me to 514 684-8346 Standing there, arm and arm with my fellow marchers, never forget. hearing “Hatikvah” and seeing the remains of those An information meeting for 2016 March of the Living who perished, sorrow seeped into my soul. At that will take place Tuesday, June 9, 7 pm at the Soloway moment, I felt a connection I have never felt before. Jewish Community Centre. Students (and parents) who www.accentigifts.ca I was also especially struck by our visit to the will be in Grades 10, 11 and 12 next year are invited. Lopuchowo Forest. It is near the town of Tykocin and For more information, contact Benita Siemiatycki home to three mass graves where the entire Jewish at [email protected] or 613-798-4696, Breaking news updated at www.ottawajewishbulletin.com population – 2,000 people – of Tykocin was executed. I ext. 227. 14 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Yarchei Kallah Murray Citron to give reading Jewish Educational Extravaganza of translated works by July 5 - 11, 2015 renowned Yiddish poet and Featuring: Rabbi Leibish Hundert songwriter Mordechai Gebirtig Mrs. Shaindel Simes • Former Rabbi of the student-based BY MONIQUE ELLIOT people came back into Krakow, they found, Ghetto Shul, Montreal • Over 20 years’ experience engaging audiences from Grade 6 through adulthood urray Citron will present a in the house where he lived, his ghetto • M.A. in Religion, completing Doctorate reading of his translations manuscripts. Those are the ones I particu- this year • Extraordinary life experience of trials, tribulations and triumphs of works by renowned larly want to share.” • Semi-professional saxophone player • Founder of Benoseha - The Women’s Centre Yiddish songwriter and poet Citron, who has contributed book • Together with wife, Dena, M for Advanced Torah Learning Mordechai Gebirtig at a breakfast reviews to the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, said proud parents of 4 children program at Congregation Machzikei he found these particular songs and poems Mrs. Dena Hundert Hadas on Sunday, June 7. last year in the Greenberg Families Library Rabbi Reuven Tradburks • Former Rebbetzin & teacher at the “Mordechai Gebirtig was a very import- at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre • Former Head of Toronto Beit Din student-based Ghetto Shul, Montreal ant Yiddish songwriter,” Citron said. “He as part of a Hebrew University of Jerusalem • Former Rabbi of Kehillat Shaarei Torah • B.A. in Management (Touro, NYC 2002) was born in 1877 and was killed in 1942 series called the Anthology of Yiddish Folk • Currently liason for the Rabbinical Council • Certified Fitness / Zumba instructor when the Krakow ghetto was liquidated. Songs. One volume of the anthology is of America (RCA) with the Israeli and personal trainer His songs, from before the war, tended to devoted to Gebirtig and comprises his Rabbinate become almost instantly known through- complete works, some of which were Morning classes out the Yiddish-speaking world as Yiddish already translated into English. Michael Kent folksongs.” “I was really struck by these ghetto and Lunch & Learns • Librarian at Greenberg Families Library, Gebirtig’s songs also documented the folksongs and I just moved to translate Soloway JCC @ Hillel Lodge struggles and persecution many Jews faced them all into English. And that’s what I • Educator for Ottawa’s NCSY / Torah High Evening classes @ SJCC during the war and gained a strong want to introduce a Jewish audience to,” • M.A. in Religious Studies and Information following throughout the world. Many of he said. Studies Shabbaton @ Beit Tikvah his works were previously and have been Among Gebirtig’s best-known works is For more info: sung in both Yiddish and English by “Es Brent (It is Burning),” a song about a Plus pogrom in a Polish shtetl and the perceived www.jetottawa.com folksingers. Our own talented JET staff : R’ Zischa Shaps, Gebirtig’s works are viewed as unique apathy of the bystanders as it burns to the R’ Tuvia Hoff man, Mrs. Rochel Goldbaum. because there was not a great deal of ground. material written during the Holocaust and Citron said he is looking forward to the atrocities leading up to it. His works sharing Gebirtig’s works with the commun- express the attitude and feelings of the ity at the Machzikei Hadas breakfast event. poet and the people around him about Citron has previously done readings of what was happening as it was happening. Itzik Manger, another prominent Yiddish “These poems are as immediate as you poet, at Machzikei Hadas, that were well can get,” Citron said, explaining the received and said he hopes people will also potential impact these unusual works may respond strongly to the Gebirtig works. have on the audience. “I hope they’ll be impressed as I am “He started writing songs, poems, really, about what Gebirtig said was happening set to music that dealt speciﬁ cally with the around him.” experience that Jews were undergoing as Contact Congregation Machzikei Hadas the persecution built up and gained at 613-521-9700 for more information on shape,” he said. “After the war, when the breakfast event.

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BY RACHEL GRAY FOR YOUNG ISRAEL OF OTTAWA uring his lifetime, he was pursued by his jealous father- in-law, rebelled against by his Down son and suffered many aspersions cast over his parenthood and lineage. Now, thousands of years after his death, King David was accused of the murder of the Philistine Goliath at a mock trial presented by Young Israel of Ottawa. The mock trial, an entertaining fundraising event for the Orthodox congregation in Westboro, was staged in the moot court of the University of Ottawa law faculty on April 26.

The prosecutor on behalf of the ISSIE SCAROWSKY Kingdom of King Saul was Lorne David (Rabbi Ari Galandauer) enters the court to stand trial for the murder of Goliath. Also seen are the prosecutor (Lorne Goldstein) Goldstein, a criminal defence attorney on the left and David’s defence attorney (Solomon Friedman). with Webber, Goldstein, Abergel. David, the youngest of Jesse’s eight amateur stand-up comedian. He seemed evidence that David actually killed Galandauer, stood trembling in the dock sons, jealous of his older brothers, would to be wearing all three hats during the Goliath, which could not, he claimed, be in striped criminal garb awaiting the stop at nothing to get attention and trial. proven beyond reasonable doubt. verdict of the jury (the audience). garner approval, not even murder, David was merely a youth at the time Philistine helmets covered the face down In their ﬁ nal verdict, the jury found argued Goldstein. Moreover, he took of Goliath’s slaying, pleaded Friedman. to the nose. How could a stone penetrate David not guilty of murder. King David advantage of Goliath’s acromegaly, an According to Jewish law, he was not the forehead? Why would he fall forward once again rose above the persecution of afﬂ iction of the pituitary gland that considered punishable by law or eligible and not backward? his enemies and emerged the much-be- causes gigantism, restricted sight and for the king’s armies. According to the While the two attorneys, the three loved hero of the Jewish people. The double vision. biblical test, the young David was so judges – Victor Rabinovitch, Adam mock trial, where there was, perhaps, a Solomon Friedman was counsel for small that he could not carry the sword Aptowitzer and Stephen Bindman – and little more “mock” than “trial,” left the defence. Friedman – a defence and shield offered to him by King Saul. the clerk of the court, Tamara Scarowsky, everyone entertained and hopefully a attorney with Edelson, Clifford, D’Angelo Hence he had to resort to a sling. wore their legal robes, David, played by little more enlightened about the biblical – is also an ordained rabbi and an Friedman’s defence also questioned the Young Israel’s own Rabbi Ari narrative. 16 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Soloway JCC keeps world travellers in shape for their adventures

BY PAMELA ROSENBERG extremely intelligent and equally kind. SOLOWAY JCC The centre is lucky to have Roz and Stan f they are scaling walls, performing as members, and I consider myself blessed emergency surgeries or hiking to call them my friends.” through mountains, then you can bet While Stan takes advantage of the Ithe Labows are on vacation. machines in the Fitness Centre, Roz says There are no all-inclusive resorts or she loves the classes and enjoys the touristy hot spots for these septuagenar- exercise as much as the social aspect. ians who have – so far – visited about 120 “I do power pump, yoga, Zumba, hi-lo,” countries and counting. Roz said. “I have made friends in each Roz and Stan Labow, familiar faces at class: my fi tness friends.” the Soloway Jewish Community Centre On a recent trip to Madeira, a (SJCC) since the doors fi rst opened, Portuguese archipelago in the North attribute their energy and stamina to the Atlantic Ocean, Roz took a nasty spill SJCC Fitness Department. while out walking, which left her leg badly “Roz sets the bar high for those around scraped and bruised. It was a fall that her, both younger and older. She is a would have left many in much worse perfect example of what active living is, shape, but, thanks to her tireless devotion and the benefi ts of how she lives radiate to health and fi tness, she got right back up Roz and Stan Labow rest on a peak in Madagascar during a 2008 adventure. through her,” said SJCC Director of Health on her feet. and Wellness Carla Gencher. “She is The effects of the fi tness classes were also an asset a few years ago during a trip group and arranged to travel to Nicaragua to Romania that had Roz climbing over a twice a year, for around 10 days each time, high wall to get into a Jewish cemetery to perform surgeries. with a locked gate. While they are no longer part of a “No one had the key. We went to the surgical group, the bubbie and zaidy team farm next door and the cab driver spoke continue to travel to Nicaragua on their to the woman and she gave him a ladder own. so we could climb over the gate,” recalled The Labows came to Ottawa from Roz. “I thought I was going to die. I had to Montreal more than 45 years ago and Should you wish to convert memories to DVD put my leg over to the other side and I was immediately joined the Chapel Street JCC

I’m just a phone call away! R0013089594 perched up on top.” where Stan was part of a racquetball By transferring your old media on to a DVD, you can enjoy all In addition to the exotic trips to explore group. They followed when the JCC those great memories quickly and easily from the history and geography Stan, a plastic moved west and have been regulars at the comfort of your own living room. surgeon, and Roz, a biochemist, have been SJCC ever since. on 12 surgical missions to Nicaragua. “Roz has a certain attitude and charm About eight years ago, at the airport in that make instructing her a joy,” said Nicaragua on their way home from a Fitness Centre Manager Ryan Armitage. Jerry’s Hobby Reg’d vacation, the Labows met someone who “Her smile is infectious and she has a r[email protected] was building health centres in the area. great heart. I couldn’t imagine this place They soon connected with a surgical without her.”

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BY MONIQUE ELLIOT General Electric. ith many seeing Israel’s Israeli fi rms include cyber security growing economy as a land company Check Point Software of opportunity, two Ottawa Technologies, and granite and quartz Winvestment experts say countertop manufacturer Caesarstone. they have developed a new way for “One of the main reasons we put this people to invest in both the country’s portfolio together is so that we could future and their own. meet new people and offer this to those Alan Blostein, a vice-president and that don’t already have the option to investment adviser at CIBC Wood Gundy, invest in this kind of a strategy,” said and partner Stacey Beumer, a chartered Blostein. fi nancial analyst and portfolio manager Blostein and Beumer say their port- also at CIBC Wood Gundy, said they folio is another option for people to created Israel & Friends, an Israeli- invest in Israel in addition to buying focused stock portfolio, because there Israel Bonds, which are safe investments were no options for people to invest but do not offer the higher returns directly in Israel like this before. investing in company equity can achieve. “This is for somebody who is looking More than a year in the making, to invest in [Israel] to benefi t from the Blostein and Beumer have been offering workforce, the education and the their investment plan since October and innovation that goes on in that region,” have received a “tremendous response” Blostein said. from the community. Blostein and Beumer selected 20 to 25 While the pair said they could not give medium-risk Israeli and international specifi cs about the returns on investment companies for the portfolio. The inter- the portfolio has realized due to confi - national companies, Blostein said, are dentiality and competition concerns, profi table companies that “have a strong they said they are happy with the results footprint in Israel.” they have been seeing. “The reason that we chose multi- The Israel & Friends portfolio, Blostein nationals that have a footprint in Israel is said, is “meant to be a portfolio for the because we want this to be rewarding to average person who is not looking to take companies that have risked their money on excessive risk.” A minimum invest- to invest in Israel,” Beumer said. “These ment of $150,000 U.S. is required. companies understand Israel really well, For more information on the Israel & and that’s what we’re looking at.” Friends investment portfolio, contact the Those companies include Apple, which Blostein Beumer Investment Group at has research centres in Israel, and 613-239-2946. May 26, 2015 19 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Be part of JET’s next trip for women to Israel in October

BY CAROLYN BICKERTON LITHWICK FOR JET know many women who give their all to their families. We work hard to give our children the best we can. When do we invest in ourselves? If you are Ilike me, you will keep putting it off until you have that elusive “more time.” I ﬁ nally made the time and took a chance when I signed up for a remarkable trip to Israel in the fall of 2012 when Lauren Shaps and Rochel Goldbaum led our group from Ottawa on JET’s fourth Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) trip. JWRP has been leading groups of women on eye-opening personal journeys to Israel since 2009. I am so thankful that my husband, family and friends convinced me to go, because it gave me a chance to join with some remarkable Ottawa Jewish women from all walks of life and to develop or deepen close friendships I will have for the rest of my life. My nine days in Israel made me feel more connected both to my own Jewish community and to the Jewish people as a whole. I grew to understand that my Jewish journey is unique to me, and that my unique journey is perfect for me. I learned that Jewish women from all over the world and from different backgrounds and levels of observance have far more in common than not. The JWRP Author Carolyn Bickerton Lithwick (middle row in blue cap and sunglasses) at Masada with other Ottawa women during a JWRP experience shows participants that what we share makes us trip to Israel, November 25, 2012. strong. Best of all, I felt part of something bigger – the idea we can make the world a better place, one family at a time. airfare, a small administration fee and bring a little of your together and make the trip, and I hope you will consider This is why I was elated to be chosen as one of the own spending money. JWRP covers the rest. It’s not the being part of the group. I would be honoured to share the madrichot on the JWRP “MOMentum” trip this coming ﬁ nancial bargain that makes this trip unforgettable; it’s the journey with you. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime October 18 to 27, when Sherri Peters and I will join Lauren people, the places, the tears shed and the experiences opportunity pass you by. You and your family are worth it! Shaps and nine other women from Ottawa. As Israel trips shared. You will get back tenfold what you put into the trip. For more information, contact Lauren Shaps at go, this one is a bargain too good to pass up. You pay the It is a special group of Ottawa women who will come [email protected] or apply at www.jwrp.org.

OJCS students take action today, so they can become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it’s in our classrooms or on a global scale, the initiatives students organize and implement strengthen their engagement with the Jewish community and instill core values that comprise their Jewish identity.

This year, our Grade 6 leadership team held fundraisers to raise money for families in Sierra Leone to purchase goats. The students raised $1,176 to buy 23 goats. Locally, their social action initiative included a craft supply drive for children at CHEO and preparing meals at Shepherds of Good Hope.

Recently, high school students Ethan Sabourin, Shmuel Prizant, Hannah Srour and Meera Landau, accompanied by Rabbi Howard Finkelstein, travelled to Los Angeles to represent OJCS at the Moot Beit Din conference. The students impressed the judges with their poise, enthusiasm, well-crafted written cases and creative and convincing oral arguments. Gabe Hamburg and Ella Sabourin assisted the team in their preparations.

To learn how OJCS can help your child succeed as a leader, contact Andréa Black at 613-722-0020 or [email protected] | www.theojcs.ca 20 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Talmud class at Department of Justice completes Tractate Bava Metzia

BY LOUIS DAVIS n April 28, our weekly downtown Talmud class, hosted at the Department of Justice for

the past 17 years, held a siyum to celebrate our TOM ZYCH completion of Tractate Bava Metzia. Rabbis Ely Braun, Menachem Blum and Arnold Fine (seated, from left) with members of the Talmud class that meets O weekly at the Department of Justice, celebrating the completion of Tractate Metzia. Missing from the photo are Henry Molot, The class originally started out about 30 years ago Julie Greenspoon and Tom Zych. as a parsha-of-the-week discussion led by Rabbi Saul Aronov, then of Congregation Beth Shalom. After Rabbi Aronov left Ottawa for Israel, Rabbi Ely and starting us on Tractate Sanhedrin. Rabbis Braun, Fine and Blum led the group in Braun took over the class during his tenure at We have also been led occasionally by Rabbi Chaim completing the tractate and reciting Hadran. Congregation Beth Shalom and led the group on our Boyarsky, Rabbi Barry Schlesinger and Cantor Daniel The class continues to study Tractate Sanhedrin on ﬁ rst eight years or so of studying Bava Metzia. Benlolo, when our regular rabbinic leader has been Wednesdays at noon at the Department of Justice. Then Rabbi Arnold Fine took over the class for about unavailable. Anyone interested in participating in a Talmud class nine years until he, too, made aliyah to Israel in 2013. The siyum was arranged to coincide with a visit from with a bunch of lawyers who also treat it as a compara- Since then, Rabbi Menachem Blum has led the class, Israel to Ottawa by Rabbi Fine who brought congratula- tive law learning experience are welcome to join us by bringing us to the conclusion of Tractate Bava Metzia tory greetings from Rabbi Aronov. contacting Louis Davis at [email protected].

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DID YOU KNOW? Th e current Lodge was the last facility on the Campus to be constructed. It faced a shortfall of funds to build the quality facility it envisioned. Rather than cutting back or waiting, the Lodge accepted a two million dollar loan from the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation. Th e Lodge was constructed just before a major jump in construction costs that would have added three million more dollars to the bottom line. On September 24, 2000, the ribbon was cut, marking the opening of the new facility and residents began moving in. By 2004, changing demographics and a rapidly growing waiting list made it clear additional beds were needed.

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Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Ottawa Post, is offering two (2) $750.00 scholarships to deserving Jewish students who are graduating in 2015 from secondary school and entering university in 2015. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years on or before the 31st of May 2014 and a resident of the National Capital Region. In the letter of application, candidates will provide evidence of superior qualities of leadership, good citizenship, scholarship and sportsmanship at school, within the Jewish Community and community-at-large. All applicants should provide a letter stating why they think they are eligible. Enclose any support material that you may think relevant. Must be received no later than July 15, 2015. Send submissions to: Students should be reminded of the Cheryl Kardish-Levitan honoured: Cheryl Kardish-Levitan received the Canadian Breast Cancer Ruth Aaron sacrifices made by Foundation/CIBC Community Commitment Award at a ceremony, April 19, in Toronto. The 877 Maplecrest Avenue all veterans to award was presented in recognition of Kardish-Levitan’s volunteerism and participation in the Ottawa, ON K2A 2Z7 safeguard our freedom. Run for the Cure over the past 15 years during which she has raised more than $175,000.

Advertorial Understanding the Middle East ... Passion - Politics - Perspectives Agudath Israel and Machzikei Professor Steinberg received very influential in exposing the Hadas Congregations are pleased his Doctorate degree from Cornell abuse of these moral principles to announce that Professor Gerald University and has been living in for political warfare, particularly Steinberg will be our next speaker Israel since 1982. He is currently a targeting Israel. He frequently in our adult education lecture professor of political studies at Bar presents his research at meeting series entitled “Understanding Ilan University and founded their of the United National Human the Middle East: Passion – program on conflict management Rights Council in Geneva. Indeed, Politics-Perspectives.” and negotiation. Dr. Steinberg’s research convinced Dr. Steinberg will be making Dr. Steinberg is also the Judge Richard Goldstone of the two presentations. founder/President of NGO many false claims contained in His first lecture entitled “How Monitor – a Jerusalem-based Goldstone’s UN report on the to defeat the political war against public affairs institute, which 2009 Gaza conflict. Israel” will be held at Machzikei was awarded the 2013 Menachem For more information, contact Hadas on Thursday, May 28th at Begin Prize. His research has Miriam Lerson at 613-728-3501 or [email protected]. 7:45 p.m. focused on Israeli and Middle Dr. Steinberg will also be East diplomacy and security, speaking on Sunday, May 31st negotiations and peace pro- at 9:45 a.m. at Agudath Israel Professor Gerald Steinberg cesses, as well as the politics Congregation. The topic of this commencing at 8:30 a.m. A light of human rights and non- lecture will be: “How Human breakfast at a cost of five dollars governmental organizations Rights are used as weapons against will be served following services. (NGOS). Israel, and lessons learned from Please RSVP to Susan in the Professor Steinberg is Operation Protective Edge.” Agudath Israel office (613-728- considered to be the lead- People are invited to attend 3501) by Friday, May 29 for the ing expert on the politics of morning Shacharit services Sunday morning breakfast. human rights and has been 24 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Special cookbook launched in Israel by OneFamily Fund

BY JANE AND MARTIN GORDON unique relationship with the recipes. FOR ONEFAMILY FUND CANADA Due to their trauma, most found it too e were honoured, April 13, painful to prepare these dishes after to attend the launch of A their child’s death. The book has enabled Taste for Life, a unique bereaved mothers to overcome their Wcookbook published by the immobilizing traumas and has allowed OneFamily Fund, at the ofﬁ cial residence those favourite dishes of their children to of Israeli President Reuvin Rivlin. return to their homes. The wafting It was a humbling experience chatting smells from their kitchens have helped with bereaved families and victims, the mothers to reconnect with the hearing them speak at the launch and memories of their murdered children, in listening to the Bereaved Fathers Choir. a positive and productive way. Their bravery and strength is awe-inspir- It has helped mothers like Iris Segev, ing – and, in no small measure, the result whose son Nimrod, 28, was killed during of the work of OneFamily. the Second Lebanon War almost 10 years Nechama Rivlin (centre), the wife of Israel’s president, receives a copy of A Taste for Life from OneFamily is the leading Israeli ago. OneFamily Fund Chair Marc Belzberg (left) and Laraine Harris, co-vice-chair, OneFamily Fund UK, April 13, at the official residence of the Israeli president. organization dedicated to helping “I never wanted to do anything to rebuild the lives of of Israel’s victims of memorialize Nimrod because I did not terror and war. It has been active for want to face the reality of his death” she have been involved in since his death.” photos of the mothers bonding with more than 13 years, and members of said. “However, when I was asked to take The bereaved mothers come from all each other are sprinkled throughout the Ottawa’s Jewish community are very part in the cookbook, I felt that was one corners of the earth. So, too, do the cookbook showcasing the healing involved locally and at a leadership level thing I could really connect to. There is recipes in A Taste for Life, which repre- process that evolved during this project. nationally with OneFamily Fund Canada. so much motherhood and love in sent the tastes, smells, styles and For more information about how to A Taste for Life, published in Hebrew, feeding your children and cooking the traditions of many places in the world get involved, or to contribute to features mothers recreating the favourite dish each one loved the most. Cooking where Jews have lived. OneFamily Fund, contact Michael Walsh, foods of sons and daughters killed over Nimrod’s favourite recipe again, and Each set of pages includes a recipe, Ottawa chair of OneFamily Fund Canada, the past 13 years in terror attacks or war. publishing it in this book, has probably pictures of the mother and her child, and at [email protected] or The mothers felt their children had a been the most powerful experience I their story. Heart-warming candid 613-302-0613.

Advertorial Classic Car Rafﬂ e to beneﬁ t Tamir Foundation “There are many people in need in commu- with all proceeds going to benefit local hospi- Matt explains, “For my sixth raffle car, I over-the-top chrome and amazing amount nities everywhere. I use my love of automobiles tals and charities.” wanted something totally different. My last of style, including wings, fins, light pods, and to help those in need in Canada’s capital city Thanks to Matt, an antique car aficionado three projects have been high performance cars wrap-around windows. As well, to be even of Ottawa.” with a longstanding special connection to with tens of thousands of dollars invested in more different, I was hoping to find a wagon.” With these words, Matt Caplan, one Tamir, this year’s recipient of the proceeds high performance parts and chrome dress up. And find a wagon he did – a 1958 Chevy member of a group of antique car lovers, who of the antique car raffle is the Tamir Founda- With big exhaust pipes and nearly non-existent Yeoman – and restored it to the shining red are also dedicated community supporters, tion. Matt wanted to do something extra for mufflers, they went fast and looked great. beauty that is to be the prize for the lucky launched a new fundraising project for Tamir his sister Meredith, a vivacious Tamir partici- “For this raffle, I wanted a car that was, winner of the car raffle. – this time on his own. pant. He managed to combine his love for of course, cool looking, but something that Tickets at $5.00 each can be bought at the “Our projects begin by restoring classic his sister with his love for mid-century cars wouldn’t scare the neighbours and little kids. Tamir Office, Canadian Tire on Merivale Road cars, giving them an extension on their life. into this ambitious project, which he accom- It needed to be fun to drive without the and online at www.winthiscar.net. Once finished, we give them away with a raffle plished solo. enticement to break the speed limit. I wanted Matt can also use your help selling tick- something unique and rare, even in classic car ets. Call Neil Leslie at Tamir (613-725-3519) circles. As always, it needed to be eye catching or email Matt at [email protected] for and, of course, fully restorable. I have always a book or two of raffle tickets to sell to your loved the look of cars from the 50s with their friends and colleagues.

From left to right: Sherry Brachfeld, Debbie Waserman, Shirley Harris and Meredith Caplan are thrilled that Tamir will receive the proceeds from the antique car raffle. May 26, 2015 25 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Come celebrate with us! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Hillel Lodge. We invite you to an evening of celebration honouring the six decades that the Lodge has been part of our community. The impressive David Smith will cater the affair and entertainment will be performed by the well-known Roxy Swan. This will be a night you will not want to miss.

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Card Donations In Memory of: and Marieta Lithwick, Susan Heisel and Sye Recreation Fund Card donations go a long way to improving Michael Baylin In memory of a great man by Limcoff, Binnie and Kelvin Rosen & family, In Honour of: the quality of life for our residents. Thank you Carol Shattner and Barry Appel Frema and Mark Routtenberg, Leonard Albert, Rose Stein by Ellen, Earl, Aiden, Lexi and for considering their needs and contributing to Mother of Josh Walt by Maureen and Henry Franceen and Sylvia Shier, Elaine Madoff and Emma Rubin and Michael and Muriel Wex, their well-being. Molot Rhonda Friedman Barbara Gutmajer by Rickie and Marty On behalf of the residents and their fam- Saslove ilies, we extend sincere appreciation to the Evelyn and Irving Greenberg Fund Ralph and Anne Sternberg Peter and Lori Greenberg by Rickie and following individuals and families who made In Honour of: Memorial Fund Marty Saslove card donations to the Hillel Lodge Long-Term Rose Stein Happy 100th Birthday by Evelyn In Memory of: Lew Perlmutter Mazel Tov and let’s cele- Care Foundation between April 22 and May Greenberg Paul Mendelsohn by Laya and Ted Jacobsen brate many more by Liane Freedman 6, 2015 inclusive. Peter Greenberg Yasher Koach by Dorene In Memory of: Hurtig Sarah and Arnie Swedler Frances (Faye) English by Lorne and HONOUR FUNDS Evelyn Greenberg Yasher Koach by Dorene Family Fund Sharon Chapnick and family Unlike a bequest or gift of life insurance, Hurtig In Honour of: Michael Baylin by Anna Bilsky which are realized some time in the future, a In Memory of: Rose Stein Mazel Tov on your Special Day! named Honour Fund (i.e., endowment fund) is Mark Zunder by Evelyn Greenberg By Arnie Swedler and Rhoda Zaitlin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * established during your lifetime. By making a contribution of $1,000 or more, Nordau and Roslyn Kanigsberg Milton and Mary (Terry) Viner IN HONOUR OF: you can create a permanent remembrance for Family Fund Family Fund Flo Morgan In honour of receiving the Shem a loved one, honour a family member, declare In Memory of: In Memory of: Tov Award by Sheela and Ozzie Silverman what the Lodge has meant to you and/or support Constance Reisman by Nordau and Roz Sylvia Bronsther by Millie Schaenfield a cause that you believe in. Kanigsberg IN MEMORY OF: A Hillel Lodge Honour Fund is a permanent Carole and Norman Zagerman Alice McKelvey by Nancy and Kevin pool of capital that earns interest or income each David, Harvey, Victor Kardish Family Fund McKeaney year. This income then supports the priorities Family Fund In Memory of: The Mother of Carol Cowitz by Eleanor designated by you, the donor. In Memory of: Michael Baylin by Carole and Norman Mintz The Sister of Reissa Glenns by Gale, Victor Zagerman Estelle Perel by Zach and Faigy Muroff and Bill and Leona Adler Memorial Fund and Sydney Kardish R’fuah Shlema family In Memory of: In Honour of: Alvin Malomet Thinking of you. Get well The Mother of Susan Landau-Chark by Marcia and Barry Cantor Mazel Tov on soon by Carole and Norman Zagerman Marilyn Adler the birth of your grandson by Gale, Victor and In Honour of: Sydney Kardish * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rose Stein by Marilyn Adler and Neil Blacher Debbie Baylin Mazel Tov on the birth of your granddaughter by Gale, Victor and Sydney Feeding Program Friedberg and Dale Families Fund Kardish In Honour of: In Memory of: Rose Stein Happy 100th Birthday by Irma Percy Marcus by Elaine Friedberg and Morris and Lillian Kimmel Sachs, Zena Lieff and Pat Guthrie Bob Dale Family Fund Russell Kronick Mazel Tov on your special In Honour of: day by Barbara and Steve Levinson Nell Gluck Memorial Fund David Appotive by Steven Kimmel In Honour of: Therapeutic Program Orly Jacob and Micah Levine on the birth of Monica and Alvin Stein Family Fund In Honour of: their daughter by Carol Shattner and Barry Appel In Honour of: Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Levine Mazel Tov Watch for exciting things Rose Stein Happy 100th Birthday by Rose Stein Happy 100th Birthday by Butch on your granddaughter’s safe arrival by Carol Maureen and Henry Molot Zinman and Valerie Eisen, David Lansky, Barry Gradus to come!

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“GIVING IS RECEIVING” - ATTRACTIVE CARDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Here’s a great opportunity to recognize an event or convey the appropriate sentiment to someone important to you and at the same time support the Lodge. Call orders may be given to Cathie at 728-3900, Ext 111, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. You may also go to: www.hillel-ltc.com and click on the “Donate Now” button to make your donations. Cards may be paid for by Visa or Mastercard. Contributions are tax deductible. 26 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM May 26, 2015 27 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Seniors have ‘the time of our lives’ at SJCC Zumba class

BY BOB DALE FOR SOLOWAY JCC hat am I doing here?” That question was going through my head one Friday morning when, newly ‘Wretired, I walked into my fi rst Zumba class at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC). It didn’t help when a friend shouted out, “Bob, you’re taking Zumba?” strongly emphasizing “you’re.” It helped even less when Duanse Bellot, the instructor, entered. Known as “Dee,” he is a tall, thin energetic guy less than half my age and weight, with great hair. Defi nitely not a candidate for a heart attack from a high-powered, aerobic dance workout, like I presumed I was. Dee put on his Zumba mix – a combin- ation of hip-hop, calypso, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo – and let loose. After an easy warm-up stretch, Dee let out a shriek and the music powered up. I began shaking muscles and limbs I’d forgotten I had, moving back and forth, left and right, up and down, diagonally. Sweat poured from my forehead. How was I going to survive the hour-long class? Weren’t seniors supposed to go golfi ng and meet for coffee in shopping malls? Author Bob Dale (front, centre) with instructor Duanse Bellot (front, second from right), SJCC Health & Wellness Director Carla Fifteen minutes in, I realized I was keeping up, more Gencher (front, right) and other Friday morning Zumba class participants at the Soloway JCC. or less. Surprisingly, I was actually enjoying the gruel- ling workout. The class had expanded to about 35 in better shape than I’ve been in since I backpacked several chronic conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, people, most were fellow seniors and we were all having through Europe more than 40 years ago. diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and colon cancer. Exercise the time of their lives. This does not surprise Carla Gencher, the SJCC health is good for the mind, mood and memory. It’s also fun!” Five months have gone by, and I’m still attending and wellness program director. What they say is true: old age is only a state of mind. Dee’s class. I spend the week looking forward to it, as “You’re never too old to start exercising,” she told me. Chronologically, I may be a senior, but, in my head and well as to the other SJCC fi tness classes I take every “Exercise can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. body, I feel energized and invigorated and ready for any Monday and Wednesday. Although I still have my It improves overall heart health, blood pressure, bone challenge Dee throws my way at the next Zumba class. middle age spread (it’s hard to ditch an old friend), I’m density and digestive functioning and lowers the risk of Well, maybe almost any. 28 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

be construed as disrespectful to the victims themselves,” Graphic imagery should be used ‘judiciously’ the museum advises educators on its website. Julie Dawn Freeman, a professor of history at the State when teaching children about the Holocaust University of New York at Oneonta, has warned that exposing students to too much graphic imagery can ne of the most powerful books I read as a backfi re in multiple ways. It can desensitize students to preteen was Chernowitz by Fran Arrick. A young the subject, it can provide students with a sense that adult novel about bullying and anti-Semitism, MIRA SUCHAROV classroom trust has been violated, it can unwittingly OI recently revisited it as I read it aloud to my provide a voyeuristic experience, and it can dehumanize own kids. VALUES, ETHICS, as well as stereotype the victims. The story leads up to an episode of revenge on the COMMUNITY On all of these counts, the fi ctional principal’s shocking anti-Semitic bully by his victim and a school assembly on assembly in Chernowitz, while well intentioned, probably the Holocaust led by the school principal as an attempted failed. antidote to the incident. While the victim goes through For these reasons, many of us have tended to focus on tremendous personal growth as he realizes the limits of munication open and fl owing. individual perspectives. In this vein, Anne Frank’s diary vengeance, his tormenter is portrayed as being blinded by But the book’s fi nal scene of the school assembly where has, of course, had great impact. And many educators have bigotry and beyond redemption. graphic Holocaust footage was shown left me wondering. made wonderful use of direct survivor testimony. When I wondered how the themes would hold up a generation Assuming empathy and awareness are good antidotes to my father-in-law, Bill Gluck, was younger, he made a point later, and in the context of my own kids’ lives. Given that, all kinds of prejudice, including anti-Semitism, how much of visiting Vancouver schools and community centres to at the time I fi rst read it, I attended Jewish day school and exposure is too much, particularly when it comes to share his tale of survival. And I have been fortunate to host was surrounded by Jewish friends, I wondered how my images of Nazi atrocities? Holocaust survivor David Shentow of Ottawa at my course kids – who are among the few Jewish kids at their large My own kids know their paternal grandfather was a at Carleton. But, as we know, and as my own family public elementary school – would react. I like to think that survivor of Auschwitz. They have heard of Hitler – his experienced fi rst-hand this year with the loss of my their Jewish identity is solid and their friendships nurtur- name is a common word in their vocabulary, for better or father-in-law, Holocaust survivors will not be around ing enough to feel secure from the ignorance from which worse, and they know something of the Holocaust. But, as forever. racism and prejudice stems. On this, time will tell. I read the fi nal pages of Chernowitz to them, I found myself Prejudice, hatred, suffering and revenge are heady The theme of revenge is also apt in today’s political omitting much of the excruciatingly graphic imagery, themes for kids and preteens. Whatever our methodology climate where cycles of violence are all too prevalent on a which included references to Josef Mengele’s victims. for getting students to think ethically, at the very fi rst, we global scale. While it can taste sweet at the time, revenge When it comes to Holocaust education, the consensus can work our hardest to get them to think about basic – rather than justice-seeking – all too often leaves a bitter now seems to be that graphic imagery should be used impulses like kindness. aftertaste. The book succeeds in mining this ethical “judiciously,” according to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial In an upcoming column, I’ll discuss an innovative complexity. I also appreciate the author’s unvarnished Museum. And “only to the extent necessary to achieve the education project on kindness being run in Ottawa schools treatment of bigotry, and the lesson on how important and lesson objective. Try to select images and texts that do not by local educator and active community member Jenny sometimes challenging it is to keep parent-child com- exploit the students’ emotional vulnerability or that might Shinder. Continuity a priority for Emerging Generation co-chairs

henever there is a new community “There are a lot of different reasons why each genera- initiative, it can seem as though the leaders tion is different, has a different character and, by who rise up to organize, strategize and extension, donates or engages with the community Wexecute the plans tend to simply know MONIQUE ELLIOT differently,” she said. “I think the beauty of a more what is expected and exactly how to complete the task. EMERGING GEN modern community is that we recognize those differ- Those on the inside know differently. ences as strengths and approach them as such.” There is always a backstory, a side to the situation that Vered may be a familiar face to some, and, if not, her others have yet to see, and may never fully be aware of. last name is quickly recognizable. Her father, the late The Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Emerging philanthropist Arnie Vered, passed away from pan- Generation (EG) Division has a new leadership team for community in Ottawa is always in transition with many creatic cancer last summer. Vered said she and her fi ve the coming year, with some key individuals making an moving here and moving away for job opportunities. It siblings are each trying to fi nd ways to step up and encore appearance – and for a good reason. is fl uid. Families are formed, people grow older, prior- continue on that path of community giving. The incoming co-chairs say they have made continu- ities and paradigms shift seemingly instantly. And the “He really exemplifi ed philanthropy by example,” she ity amongst the division leadership a top priority. Adam leadership must refl ect that in order for programming, said. “We all thought that we had more time with our Aronson, who co-chaired the EG Division with Arielle events and fundraising to continue. dad to learn from him and from his experiences volun- Kreisman this past year, said the staggered, two-year Aronson said he is now looking forward to teaming teering in the community, and, tragically, he was taken terms many Federation co-chair duos adopt should also up with Danya Vered to co-chair the coming year’s EG from us too soon.” work well for the EG. Campaign. Vered said she hopes to honour her father’s legacy Aronson said this is especially important for a Vered comes from a “family of volunteers” and said it through her own contributions this year, as well as solidify fl edgling division like EG, which is only about four years was her time to step up and give back in a big way. the character of the emerging generation and bring out its old. Ariel Fainer took over as the division’s director late Chatting with Vered, it is obvious she not only best attributes. The co-chairs and committee recently had last summer as the second director ever, and together, carefully considers these unique characteristics, but also their fi rst meeting to discuss this year’s strategy. fi rst-timers Fainer, Aronson and Kreisman strove to seeks to make sense of them in order to best serve the A generation from now, the Federation’s EG Division build on the foundation that had already been in place. community. Vered travelled for school and work, likely will look very different, its backstory only known “That’s why I’m staying on,” Aronson said. “When spending time in Montreal, London, England, and by a select few. Aronson and Vered each said they hope Ariel, Arielle, and I all started new last year, I think it Jerusalem before coming back to Ottawa for a job its legacy is one of proactive engagement by building on took a little bit more time than it needed to sort of really opportunity, one of the main reasons why Ottawa’s the inspiring precedents of giving that have already get ahold of, and understand, what the campaign was all young adult community is so fl uid. been set. about. And so that’s why we felt the continuity [for this “Everything is always ‘for the foreseeable future’ in “Oftentimes, the best way to get others invested in the year] worked out beautifully.” Ottawa,” she joked when talking about how long the community is to step up yourself and ask others to do The challenges are complex. The emerging generation emerging generation tends to reside in Ottawa. the same,” Vered said.

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ERUSALEM – You CAN fi ght city hall and big business – and save an endangered species in the process. J In order to create a home for a herd of Israeli BARBARA CROOK mountain gazelles, a group of environmental and MY ISRAEL urban activists has spent 15 years preventing developers from taking over a green space in the middle of Jerusalem. The plans for the Gazelle Valley Urban Wildlife Park were fi nally approved in May 2008, but it took another tected by law, their numbers have dropped dramatic- seven years for the oasis to offi cially open just before ally because of illegal hunting and attacks by wild dogs. Pesach. But some of them migrated to Jerusalem and settled An oasis it is – 26 hectares of grass, shrubs, trees and in what’s offi cially known as the Pri Har Valley, once reservoirs situated between the busy Pat Intersection used to grow fruit for the city, but later gone to seed. and the Begin Highway. It’s within sight of the mam- The site attracted developers who wanted to change Gazelles enjoy their protected oasis in Jerusalem’s Gazelle moth Holyland residential complex, considered by the zoning to build 1,400 housing units. Balaban and Valley Urban Wildlife Park. most Jerusalemites to be a blight on the landscape as Naomi Tzur of the Society for the Protection of Nature well as a prime example of urban development run in Israel (SPNI), along with local residents and other amok. green activists, launched a successful public campaign between humans and gazelles. The Holyland project sparked one of the greatest – including demonstrations and lawsuits – to forestall There are now seven gazelles in the park – down corruption scandals in the history of Israel. It also the developers. from 17 in 2008 – some of which were brought in from contributed to the downfall of former Israeli prime With the help of the Beracha Foundation, planners private collections and zoos. You can watch a video of minister Ehud Olmert, who approved the project when from SPNI came up with the current design. Jerusalem two young female gazelles being introduced into the he was mayor of Jerusalem, was convicted of bribery Mayor Nir Barkat came on board, and the plan was park at http://tinyurl.com/kthz2bd. last year and sentenced to six years in prison. approved in May 2008. They’re a shy bunch. One of my friends has seen the “Gazelle Valley is the exact opposite image of the The Jerusalem municipality invested $6.8 million gazelles on her early-morning runs beside the valley, Holyland project,” environmentalist and photographer CAD in the renovations, and will add another $21.7 but I didn’t see any on my visit, and my tour guide has Amir Balaban, one of the driving forces behind the million over the next few years, from the city budget not seen any in three visits. That will change. project, told the Times of Israel when the nature park and donations raised through the Jerusalem Traffi c noise and the hulking Holyland buildings opened at the end of March. Foundation. make it hard to forget you’re in the middle of a bustling “Gazelle Valley is an urban diamond. It’s all about Volunteers helped plant trees and continue to guide city. But that, too, will change as the trees mature. creating a unique, characteristic site, renewing and tours and maintain the preserve. There are plans for And nothing can get in the way of this landmark redeveloping a whole section of the city.” Friday night prayer services and classical music victory by remarkable people who never let themselves The mountain gazelle has been around for about concerts. forget that we were put on this earth to live in harmony 11,000 years. But there are only about 2,000 left in About a third of the park is reserved for gazelles, with nature, not to destroy it. Israel, mostly in the north, and they are believed to be another third for visitors – including paths and shaded The gazelles aren’t talking. But I’m sure they extinct in Jordan and Syria. Although they are pro- viewing areas – and the remaining area is a buffer zone approve.

proper curvatures. You can do upper body exercises Have a seat – it’s time to work out while sitting, such as bicep curls. You can also do lower body exercises such as leg raises. Many strength-build- imited mobility is a common reason people rule ing machines at gyms are designed to be used while out exercise. But, if you move less to avoid sitting. Select an amount of weight on each machine weakness, pain or other physical limitations, GLORIA SCHWARTZ that challenges your muscles, but doesn’t strain or cause Lyour overall physical condition slowly deterior- FOCUS ON pain in your joints. You can get a low-impact cardio- ates. It’s important to remain as active as possible vascular workout on a recumbent stationary bicycle. throughout life, even if that means modifying your FITNESS This type of bike has a backrest and is designed for exercise routine. A practical solution for many people is comfort. Some recumbent bikes have movable arms so to exercise while seated. you can engage your upper body muscles as well as your Seated exercise is suitable, if you’re elderly, frail or at lower body muscles. risk of falling; if you’re recovering from an injury, illness I occasionally substitute teach a chair exercise class Another type of seated exercise is performed on a or surgery; or if you have a physical disability or weight for seniors. I lead the participants through a series of large infl atable ball. This is more challenging than problem. Seated exercise is also suitable for some exercises with light dumbbells, usually two to fi ve exercising while sitting on a chair because the instability chronic pain sufferers, such as people with arthritic hips pounds. We work on strengthening the entire body. of the ball recruits more of your muscles to balance. You or knees or spinal stenosis. In such cases, sitting can Gentle stretching while sitting is another important can perform many exercises on the ball using just your provide temporary relief and allow you to focus on the component of the class, providing participants with the body or with dumbbells. For example, if you have a exercise rather than on the pain. opportunity to enhance their range of motion. weak back you can strengthen your back muscles by While it’s common to give up on physical activities Sometimes we incorporate games such as tossing a ball raising and lowering your left leg and right heel, then when standing is problematic, there are also people who to one another while sitting. Such games help with your right leg and left heel while sitting on the ball. are in denial about their condition and put themselves at eye-hand co-ordination and incorporate the aspect of Some people work out from their wheelchair. Unable risk. Why force yourself through painful exercises that play reminiscent of youth. Maintaining and increasing to stand due to paralysis, missing limbs or frailty, they can aggravate your condition when a few modifi cations strength, balance and fl exibility in the later years helps exercise to the best of their abilities. Though some parts can help? Sitting down is in no way an admission of improve quality of life, as do the social connections and of the body may be missing or non-functioning, exercise weakness. I view it as a declaration of one’s commitment interactions that take place in class. stimulates and strengthens the rest of the body and the to work around limitations rather than give in to them. If you’re not at the stage of life for a seniors’ chair mind. While I’m in favour of challenging oneself, I also advo- exercise class but you have diffi culty standing while At some point, most of us will have to deal with one cate being realistic and making safety a high priority. As exercising, you can use a bench at the gym or a chair at or more physical diffi culties that limit our movements. we age or deal with health issues, we must come to terms home. A chair with arms is helpful, if you have diffi culty Determination and some expert advice will help you with the current capabilities of our bodies. Instead of getting in and out of a chair. It’s important to sit upright succeed at fi nding safe and effective workarounds. dwelling on what we can no longer do, we should with good posture and perform exercises with proper Remember that sitting down doesn’t have to mean explore new ways to make the most of what we can do. form. Your spine should be in a neutral position with sitting out. 30 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM A frozen Russian bird learns to fl y

A Backpack, A Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir By Lev Golinkin ANGUS SMITH Doubleday BOOK REVIEW 320 pages ev Golinkin’s father is an engineer whose job takes him to the farthest fl ung outposts of the old Soviet Union. Back home in Kharkov, he tells (Crush the Jews, Save Russia)” reads the graffi ti in the Lhis son magical stories about “frost-shackled back alleys and men’s rooms of Kharkov. mining towns in the tundra where temperatures The irony is that kids like Lev hardly even know they plunged to minus forty and birds froze to the ground are Jewish – 70 years of offi cial atheism has taken care of like little feathered ice lumps.” In the morning, kindly that. workers chip away the ice and tuck the birds under their So, unlike the Jews of pre-revolutionary Russia, who arms. By the time they reach the refi nery gates, the could at least rise as a people from the “charred ghettos” birds thaw out and fl y away, free at last. of the pogroms, Soviet Jews have no language, no ritual This affecting image, seemingly lifted straight out of a and no culture to bind them together. They are alone. Russian folktale, begins A Backpack, A Bear, and Eight Lev associates Judaism with victimhood and wants Crates of Vodka, Golinkin’s account of his Jewish family’s nothing to do with it. When an older boy tries to teach fl ight from the Soviet Union in 1989. him his Aleph-Bet, Lev is enraged: “All I could think The backpack and “Comrade Bear” are the things a was, ‘He’s training me to be a zhid.’” little Jewish boy carries away with him to a new life in We expect a story like this to be an account of a America. The eight crates of vodka are what his parents journey into the light from the frigid darkness of life as a carry – bribes for bus drivers and Czechoslovak police- Jew in the U.S.S.R. But this one isn’t. It is fraught with men, articles of commerce to smooth the way in a new the deep ambivalence of people who leave the only world. home they know and set out into a wilderness of The Golinkins become part of an ever-swelling uncertainty. exodus that takes them out of the house of bondage For Lev, his fi rst months in the West are defi ned by the Finally settled in New Jersey, he suffers through a bar and, after a last terrifying encounter with Pharaoh’s fundamental humiliation of being wholly dependent on mitzvah in tallit and yarmulke, only to hand the “Jew army – in this case a bunch of casually sadistic Soviet others for even the most basic necessities of life. paraphernalia” back to his father as soon as it’s fi nished. customs offi cers – all the way to Vienna’s Westbahnhof Their clothes in rags, the Golinkins are taken to a His self-loathing is such that he teaches himself to shave railway station and, eventually, to America. Viennese charity that provides clothes for refugees. Lev with his eyes closed so that he does not have to look at The Golinkins aren’t Refuseniks. When their story hits the jackpot, fi nding a kid-sized pilot’s jacket with his own face. begins in 1989, Soviet gerontocracy has given way to “golden zippers.” Does he fi nd redemption? Slowly. Painfully. As an perestroika, the Berlin Wall is coming down, and Jews Admiring himself in the mirror, he catches sight of a adult, he travels back along his family’s long road, who want to leave the Soviet Union, can. But that young girl smiling at him, taking delight in his delight. looking for the people who were kind to them: an doesn’t mean life for Soviet Jews is any better than it “I shrank inward … and shot her a glance full of hatred … obsessive American Jewish Joint Distribution was. In some ways, it’s worse, as the U.S.S.R. begins to I reverted to what I was, a thing in a room full of things.” Committee offi cial; an enigmatic Austrian aristocrat, collapse and anxiety builds. For Lev, to be a refugee is to be reduced to a cipher, an who is himself seeking redemption from his own Lev’s brilliant older sister Lina has to settle for a career object of pity, perhaps, but never truly a human being. family’s Nazi past. in engineering because some apparatchik decides there Ultimately, the story is about the corrosive effect At the book’s end, Lev is in Tijuana, handing out are too many zhidi cluttering up the medical schools. hatred can have upon a soul. What young Lev carries warm clothes to desperate migrants from Central Lev barely attends school – it’s just not worth the with him in his backpack is rage – at being Jewish, at America. In his heart, he smiles back at the young girl daily beatings, the taunts handed out to Jewish students being a refugee, at all the hatred that has been directed who smiled at him in Vienna. as teachers casually look on. “Bei Zhidov, Spassay Rossiyu at him in his young life. At last, the frozen little bird from Kharkov is able to fl y.

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The Board of Directors of the FRANCEEN AND STANLEY AGES Our future is in your hands Ottawa Jewish Community Founda- ENDOWMENT FUND tion acknowledges with thanks con- In Appreciation to: To make a donation tributions to the following funds as Fran and Stan Ages by Jessica, Marc, Jack and Leo Borenstein. of May 4, 2015. and/or send a tribute card, Eli Schwartz by Fran and Stan Ages. In Memory of: call the Foundation office ABELSON FAMILY Michael Baylin by Fran and Stan Ages. (613-798-4696 ext. 274) ENDOWMENT FUND Ruta Frajtag by Fran and Stan Ages. Birthday Wishes to: Jack Prehogan by Fran and Stan Ages. e-mail: [email protected] Lew Perelmutter by Tracey Kronick and Al Mark Zunder by Fran and Stan Ages. Abelson. Mazel Tov to: website: www.OJCF.ca In Memory of: Fran and Stan Ages on the occasion of their Mark Zunder by Lois and Bob Abelson. granddaughter, Taylor’s Bat Mitzvah by Dan and Marilyn Kimmel. 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Mazel Tov to: PINCHAS ZUKERMAN MENDEL AND VALERIE GOOD Michael Baylin by Alyce and Allan Baker. Howie Fremeth on being the recipient of MUSIC EDUCATION FUND the Freiman Family Young Leadership Award HOLOCAUST Ruta Frajtag by Alyce and Allan Baker. by Ingrid Levitz and family. CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND RAMBAM MAIMONIDES GREENBERG FAMILIES JEWISH CONTINUITY FUND RICKI AND BARRY BAKER ENDOWMENT FUND HILLEL LODGE LEGACY FUND LIBRARY FUND SOLOWAY JEWISH Condolences to: Birthday Wishes to: COMMUNITY CENTRE JEWISH COMMUNITY CEMETERY Selwyn and May Smith on the loss of a dear Rose Stein by Dan and Joy Mozersky. EARLY CHILDHOOD HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND mother by Ricki and Barry Baker. In Memory of: EDUCATION FUND Ruta Frajtag by Sharon and Carey Stevens. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES In Memory of: AGENCY FUND SOLOWAY JEWISH COMMUNITY Jack Prehogan by Ricki and Barry Baker. JEWISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION - SUMMER CAMP Mazel Tov to: JEWISH MEN’S HILLEL FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sharon Steinberg and family on the birth of SOFTBALL LEAGUE FUND Birthday Wishes to: her new grandsons by Ricki and Barry Baker. SOLOWAY JEWISH Dorothy Stern by David, Sharon, Ryan, JEWISH YOUTH LIBRARY COMMUNITY CENTRE Yoni, Jaye and Brody Appotive. OF OTTAWA NORMAN AND MYRNA BARWIN ENDOWMENT FUND Mazel Tov to: ENDOWMENT FUND FOUNDATION OF THE Jonathan Freedman on being the recipient SOLOWAY JEWISH PINCHAS ZUKERMAN DAVID “THE BEAR” KARDASH of the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Ser- COMMUNITY CENTRE MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAMP B’NAI BRITH vice Award by Ingrid Levitz and family. YOUTH SERVICES FUND In Memory of: MEMORIAL FUND Sidney Barwin by Sunny and John Tavel. OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY OTTAWA JEWISH CEMETERIES TAMIR ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND ZICHARON FUND TORAH ACADEMY OF OTTAWA CAYLA AND MICHAEL BAYLIN In Appreciation to: ENDOWMENT FUND OTTAWA JEWISH TORAH EDUCATION FUND Gloria Krugel by Naomi Levitz. Birthday Wishes to: COMMUNITY SCHOOL SARA AND ZEEV VERED Rose Stein by Cayla Baylin. PARENT FUND OTTAWA JEWISH ISRAEL CULTURAL In Memory of: COMMUNITY SCHOOL OTTAWA JEWISH PROGRAM FUND Sidney Barwin by Cayla Baylin. ENDOWMENT FUND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Mark Zunder by Cayla Baylin. In Memory of: AGENCY FUND Michael Baylin by Sunny and John Tavel; Jack Prehogan by Randi and Ian Sherman by Marilyn and Will Newman; by Anna- and family. OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Lee Chiprout; by Lois and Bob Abelson; by Connie-Gail Salomon; by The Feller family; AJA 50+ DAVID SMITH CHILDREN OF THE BOOK by Joel Weiner and Elaine Sigler; by John and OTTAWA JEWISH AWARD FUND Shirley Westeinde; by Jacqueline Madill; by COMMUNITY SCHOOL OTTAWA JEWISH Rhoda Berkow; by Sharlene Day; by Rob and SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Wendi MacKinlay; by Fred and Jolene Miller; AKIVA EVENING HIGH SCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF by Fran Abramowitz and Tully Yagod; by ENDOWMENT FUND EVA WINTROB Derek and Joanne Crain; by Barbara Sugarman ADINA BEN PORAT MACHON SARAH OTTAWA JEWISH and Sydney Kronick; by Freda and Manny Grill; TORAH EDUCATION FUND HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUND by Judy Berger; by Norman and Ellin Kert; by Millie and Steve Mirsky; by Sandy Marchello; SHIRLEY AND SHIER BERMAN FUND OTTAWA LODGE B’NAI BRITH #885 Shirley Kushner; and by Paul and Mary Mirsky. 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CYNTHIA AND DAVID BLUMENTHAL SANDI AND EDDY COOK LESLIE AND CORNELIA ENGEL FRITZI AND MAX (CHIEF) GREENBERG COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND Birthday Wishes to: Birthday Wishes to: In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Condolences to: Gerry Cammy by Cynthia and David Manya Grajcar by Sandi and Eddy Cook Cornelia Engel, a dear mother by Andre and Sheldon Rosenfeld on the loss of his dear Blumenthal. and family. Shelley Engel. father by Linda and Murray Greenberg and Rose Stein by Cynthia and David Condolences to: family. Blumenthal and family. Selwyn and May Smith on the loss of their JOSEPH AND HELEN FILLER In Memory of: Good Wishes to: dear mother by Sandi and Eddy Cook and ENDOWMENT FUND Solly Patrontasch by Linda and Murray Cantor Daniel and Muriel Benlolo family. Happy Mother’s Day to: Greenberg and family. on their new home by Cynthia and David In Memory of: Helen Filler by Andre and Shelley Engel. Rosalind Shaffer by Linda and Murray Blumenthal. 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R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Jonathan Freedman on being the 2015 recip- In Memory of: Mazel Tov to: Tracey Kronick by Cynthia and David ient of the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Piney Pollock by Alfred and Kaysa Friedman. Evelyn Eisenberg on the birth of her first Blumenthal. Service Award by John and Dayra Diener. Mark Zunder by Alfred and Kaysa Friedman. great-grandchild, Zackary Lou by Edna and Seymour Eisenberg. TILLIE AND HARRY CHERM JOSEPH AND JEAN DOVER HENRIK AND WILMA GELBERGER Julie Kanter on the birth of her first grand- MEMORIAL FUND MEMORIAL FUND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND child, Zackary Lou by Edna and Seymour Birthday Wishes to: Birthday Wishes to: In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Eisenberg. Janice Kaiman by Donald Cherm and Robert Herb Zagerman by Gerry and Madeleine Cornelia Engel, a dear sister by Magda Lebans. Dover. Robicsek. ARTHUR AND SARAH KIMMEL MEMORIAL FUND HERB AND DENA GOSEWICH R’fuah Sh’leimah to: The Chair and Board of Directors of the ENDOWMENT FUND Norman Swedko by Dan and Marilyn Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation cordially invite In Memory of: Kimmel. Michael Baylin by Herb and Dena Gosewich. Continued on page 33 all fund holders and members of the Community to attend the Mark Zunder by Herb and Dena Gosewich. OJCF Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 Donating made easy at Call to Order: 7:30 pm with Desserts and Light Refreshments www.OJCF.ca Zelikovitz Family Social Hall of The Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building 21 Nadolny Sachs Private Donations can be made Any two members of the Corporation may nominate additional for all occasions directors at any time up to seven days prior (June 3, 2015) to the meeting so long as such nominations are made in writing and deposited and life-cycle events. with the Secretary of the Foundation ([email protected]). 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EDIE AND ERWIN KORANYI In Honour of: Avigail Ram by Diane Koven. Shem Tov Community Volunteer Award ENDOWMENT FUND Stacie Carroll being awarded Teacher of the Evelyn Wener by Lynne Oreck-Wener and by Sarah Beutel and Steven Morgan and In Memory of: Year by the Council for Exceptional Children by Bob Wener and family. family. Marta Sebor by Fred and Lisa Cogan and Myra and Lester Aronson. Mazel Tov to: family. Diane Koven on the birth of her grandson by MAX MORGAN PHILLIP AND CATHY STEIN Lynne Oreck-Wener and Bob Wener and family. MITZVAH FUND RIVA AND ABRAHAM KROLL FAMILY FUND Mazel Tov to: MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: THE SAUL AND EDNA GOLDFARB Howie Fremeth on being the recipient of the In Memory of: Eli Caron by Phillip and Cathy Stein and B’NAI MITZVAH PROGRAM Freiman Family Young Leadership Award by Emanuel Litvak by Barry and Marieta family. Sarah Beutel and Steven Morgan. Lithwick; by Irwin and Monique Lithwick; by STEFANIE AGES Vicki and Earle Weiss; by Robert and Flory CHARLES AND RAE TAVEL B’NAI MITZVAH FUND SAMUEL MORGAN Cohen; by Norton Lithwick and Adele Rich; and MEMORIAL FUND Mazel Tov to: B’NAI MITZVAH FUND by Yvonne and Harvey Lithwick. Birthday Wishes to: Leila and Stuart Ages on their daughter, Tay- In Memory of: Michael Shulman by Sunny and John lor’s Bat Mitzvah by Josh Engel. Percy Marcus by Sarah Beutel and Steven THE MARCH OF THE LIVING Tavel. Morgan. In Memory of: In Memory of: REBECCA BOSLOY Mazel Tov to: Max Palayew by Leila and Stuart Ages; by Lillian Zunder by Sunny and John Tavel. MITZVAH FUND Jonathan Freedman on being the Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP; by Stacey, In Memory of: recipient of the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Freddie, Lauren, Ali and Ronni Seller; and by MOSES, CHENYA AND HENRY Ruta Frajtag by Judy, Jonathan, Mara and Service Award by Sarah Beutel and Steven Pearl and Michael Caplan. TORONTOW MEMORIAL FUND Rebecca Bosloy. Morgan. In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: RHODA AND JEFFREY MILLER Ralph Torontow, a beloved father by Tammy CHARLOTTE HAMBURG FAMILY FUND Contributions may be made online Torontow. MITZVAH FUND Anniversary Wishes to: at www.OJCF.ca or by contacting In Appreciation to: Bryan and Sheryl Altshuller by Rhoda and the office at 613-798-4696 extension STEPHEN AND GAIL VICTOR Elyssa Seidman and family by Cybele and Jeffrey Miller and family. 274, Monday to Friday or by email at ENDOWMENT FUND Lyon Hamburg. [email protected]. In Memory of: JACK AND HONEY MONSON Attractive cards are sent to con- ENDOWMENT FUND Michael Baylin by Stephen and Gail Victor. JORDAN H. MORGAN Mazel Tov to: B’NAI MITZVAH FUND vey the appropriate sentiments. Birthday Wishes to: All donations are acknowledged Honey Monson by David and Joy Kardish; Sandra Fishbain on the birth of her grand- Mazel Tov to: by Anne, David, Simon and Jason Schlesing- daughter by Sandy Marchello. Flo Morgan on being the recipient of the with a charitable receipt. er; by Tobin, Holly and Oliver Kardish; by R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Sasha Kardish and Jay Slack; by Ellen, Josh, Sandy Ages by Sandy Marchello Sam, Ben and Rachel Kardish; by Bram and Sheela Morin by Sandy Marchello Dodie Potechin; by Noah Rajini and Desmond Potechin; by Micah, Adina and Oren Potechin; ZIPES KARANOFSKY FAMILY by Daniel, Sara and Ella Potechin; and by ENDOWMENT FUND Cynthia and Max Weinstein. Mazel Tov to: Howie Fremeth on being the recipient of the ABE AND BERTHA PALMER Freiman Family Young Leadership Award by ENDOWMENT FUND Rick and Helen Zipes. Birthday Wishes to: R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Sunny Tavel by Myra and Lester Aronson. Elianna Saidenberg by Rick and Helen Zipes.

THE PREHOGAN KAREN AND IAN ZUNDER FAMILY FUND FAMILY FUND In Memory of: In Memory of: Jack Prehogan by Sunny and John Tavel. Lionel Portigal by Karen and Ian Zunder. Mark Zunder by Gladys and John Greenberg. PHYLLIS AND ALAN RACKOW ENDOWMENT FUND THE WOMEN’S COLLECTIVE Birthday Wishes to: PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM Laura Spergel by Phyllis and Alan Providing support for services and programs Rackow. that directly benefit women and children. In Memory of: Michael Baylin by Phyllis and Alan WOMEN’S COLLECTIVE Rackow. ENDOWMENT FUND Birthday Wishes to: SAMUEL AND RUTH ROTHMAN Lynne Oreck-Wener by Lawrie Gordon; and MEMORIAL FUND by Zoe Oreck. In Memory of: Happy Mother’s Day to: David McManus by Sue and Steve Rothman Aviva Attis by Diane Koven. KRPHZDWFKFDUHJLYHUVFRP and family. Sylvia Dollin by Janet Dollin. Ruth Kaplan by Fran Freedman-Kesler, Carly /HWRXUIDPLO\FDUHIRU\RXUV FAY AND JOSEPH SHULMAN Kesler and Devra Freedman. ENDOWMENT FUND Libby Katz by Fran Freedman-Kesler and $IIRUGDEOH&DUH6ROXWLRQV :KHQ\RXQHHGDVVLVWDQFH Birthday Wishes to: Carly Kesler. x 1XUVHV6RFLDO:RUNHUV3HUVRQDO&DUH Sandy Cratzberg by Nadine and Brian Ethel Kesler by Fran Freedman-Kesler and ZLWKDVHQLRUIDPLO\ Mordfield. Carly Kesler. PHPEHUDGXOWRUFKLOGZH 3URIHVVLRQDOVDQG&RPSDQLRQV Rose Stein by Nadine and Brian Mordfield. Marcia Koven by Diane Koven. DUHFRPPLWWHGWRSURYLGLQJ x 3RVW6XUJLFDO$VVLVWDQFH +RVSLWDO+RPH Lynne Oreck-Wener by Taryn and Tim, Eleni FRPSDVVLRQDWHFDUHWKURXJK x 6SHFLDOL]HG'HPHQWLD&DUH STELLA AND LOUIS SLACK and Hart Wener. H[SHULHQFHGFDULQJVWDII x %DFN8S&KLOG&DUH MEMORIAL FUND Zoe Oreck by Lynne Oreck-Wener and Bob x +RXUO\WR+RXU&DUH Happy Mother’s Day to: Wener and family. Myra Aronson by Jordan Aronson; and by Bert Palmer by Fran Freedman-Kesler and %5,$1/(9,7$1&HUWLILHG6HQLRU$GYLVRU :(1'<%,5.+$16RFLDO:RUNHU Gregory Aronson and Tina Meizer. Carly Kesler and Devra Freedman. 34 May 26, 2015 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation Grants to Organizations December 31, 2014 ORGANIZATION 2014 Dollars Ottawa Jewish Community Agencies Jewish Agencies North America Canadian Tribute to Human Rights 114 Agudath Israel Synagogue 662 Bnei Akiva Schools 491 Carleton University 3,958 Beth Shalom Congregation 5,916 Conservatory for Judaic Performing Arts 1,673 Children At Risk Ottawa 141 Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa 191 Emunah Women of Canada (Rachel Kizell Chapter) 673 Children’s Hospital Of Eastern Ontario 3,149 Camp B’nai Brith 19,947 Imre Noam Congregation 500 Children’s Wish Foundation 85 Camp Gesher 174 JACS Toronto 196 Community Foundation of Ottawa-Carleton 413 Canada Israel Cultural Foundation 433 London Community Hebrew Day School 100 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada 387 Canadian Friends of Torah Academy 4,241 Mazon Canada 47 Elizabeth Bruyere Research Institute 3,000 Cheder Rambam School 36,930 Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation - Montreal 84 Foundation For Fighting Blindness 437 Gilbert Greenberg Education Fund 21,160 Nishma Societal Endeavour in Understanding Torah 208 Girls & Boys Club of Ottawa-Carleton 236 George Joseph Cooper Scholarship Award 15,505 Oir Hachaim D’Tash Bois Briand 514 Heart and Stroke Foundation 405 Hillel Academy Agency Fund 3,894 ORT Canada 779 Hospice Renfrew 20 Hillel Lodge 136,771 Reena Foundation 281 Kemptville District Hospital 514 Hillel Lodge Ladies Auxiliary 339 Ruchama Fraidel Relief Organization 196 Kidney Foundation of Canada 174 Jewish Community of Ottawa Development Foundation * 170,815 Society for the Education of Russian Jews (SERJ) 243 Kiwanis Club of Ottawa Medical Foundation 195 Jewish Community Campus of Ottawa Inc. 39,275 Toronto Jewish Free Loan 98 Lisgar Alumni Association 513 Jewish Education Th rough Torah 30,629 Nepean High School 82 Jewish Family Services 110,639 Total 6,083 North York General Hospital - Jewish Federation of Ottawa 16,311 Sheila Cohen Fund for Womens Health 283 Jewish Federation of Ottawa - Annual Campaign 386,334 Jewish Agencies in Israel, Ottawa Food Bank 44 Jewish Federation of Ottawa - Ottawa Jewish Archives 8,501 Ottawa and North America Ottawa Hospital Foundation 2,465 Jewish Federation of Ottawa - Hillel Ottawa on Campus 6,236 Binah Funds - Grants and Allocations (Anonymous) 918,400 Ottawa Humane Society 44 Jewish Federation of Ottawa - Ottawa Vaad Hakashrut 197 Tzedek Fund - Grants and Allocations (Anonymous) 10,000 Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation 327 Jewish Federation of Ottawa - Parkinson’s Support and Research Society 15 Shoah (Holocaust) Committee of Ottawa 7,275 Total 928,400 Parkway House 534 Jewish Federation of Ottawa/OJCS Fundraising Campaign 38,000 Perley and Rideau Veterans Jewish Memorial Gardens 39,584 Israeli Institutions Health Centre Foundation 1,000 Jewish Memorial Gardens Agency Fund 28,438 Beit Halochem Canada/Aid to Disabled Veterans Pinchas Zukerman Music Education Fund 8,538 Jewish National Fund 25,184 of Israel (Canada) 152 Queen’s University 513 Jewish Youth Library 8,737 Canadian Associates of Ben-Guroun University Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation 2,264 Kosher Food Bank at Agudath Israel Synagogue 9,011 of the Negev 1,242 REACH 107 Machzikei Hadas Congregation 4,348 Canadian Friends of Alyn 102 Th e Salvation Army 513 Na’Amat Ottawa 536 Canadian Friends of Bar Ilan University 2,925 United Way of Ottawa-Carleton 521 Ottawa Chevra Kadisha 672 Canadian Friends of Hebrew University 5,632 University of Ottawa 1,782 Ottawa Hadassah-Wizo 2,051 Canadian Friends of Jerusalem Blind Institute 496 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation 1,515 Ottawa Hebrew Free Loan 264 Canadian Friends of Laniado Hospital 927 Water-Can 317 Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation - Legacy Challenge 3,668 Canadian Friends of Ramat Shapira Israel 413 Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation - Insurance Funds 335 Canadian Friends of Shaare Tzedek Hospital Foundation 213 Total 37,816 Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation - Funds 646 Canadian Friends of Simon Weisenthal Foundation 28 Allocated but not distributed 447 Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation - PACE 15,261 Canadian Friends of Weizmann Institute of Science 2,988 Ottawa Jewish Community School Canadian Magen David Adom in Israel 1,888 (Hillel Academy & YRHS) 122,382 Canadian Technion Society 2,911 Total to Jewish Causes 2,642,159 Ottawa Jewish Historical Society 7,855 Israel Cancer Research Fund 41 To Non-Sectarian Organizations 37,816 Ottawa Lodge Bnai Brith 75 Mizrachi Organization of Canada Ottawa Post Jewish War Vets 1,163 for Yeshiva Haye Olam 469 Ottawa Modern Jewish School 3,628 New Israel Fund of Canada 66 Total Grants to Organizations 2,680,422 Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad 1,265 Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism 430 Ottawa Torah Institute & Machon Sarah High School 20,677 United Israel Appeal Federations Canada 14,407 Soloway Jewish Community Centre 135,151 Soloway Jewish Community Centre (AJA 50+) 13,649 Total 35,330 Star of David Hebrew School 2,670 * Grants from the Jewish Community of Ottawa Talmud Torah Aft ernoon School 10,165 Other Organizations Development Foundation were allocated as follows: Tamir Foundation 93,689 Alzheimer Society Ottawa-Carleton 187 Temple Israel Congregation 1,613 Andrew Fleck Integration Service 270 Jewish Family Services $7,656 Temple Israel Religious School 5,820 Arthritis Society 219 Vered Israel Cultural Centre $9,562 Temple Israel (Ottawa) Foundation 5,559 Canadian Association for HIV Research 15 Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation $4,472 Torah Academy of Ottawa 28,372 Canadian Cancer Society 963 Hillel Lodge $61,824 Vered Israel Cultural Centre 17,389 Canadian Diabetes Association 188 Hillel Academy $28,698 Women’s Collective Endowment Fund Grant recipient 2,114 Canadian National Institute for the Blind 513 Soloway JCC $28,698 Canadian Orthopedic Foundation 514 Jewish Federation of Ottawa $29,905 Total 1,672,346 Canadian Red Cross Society - Ottawa-Carleton Branch 342 $170,815 Thank you to our donors. With your support, we were able to distribute more than $2.6 million to worthy charitable organizations. May 26, 2015 35 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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FOR MORE DETAILS AND MORE LISTINGS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 please visit www.ottawajewishbulletin.com/calendar Canadian Friends of Peace Now: Patrick Martin will speak OJCF Annual General Meeting: 7:30 to 9 pm. and www.jewishottawa.com.community-calendar on “The Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations,” 7:30 pm. Info: Mike Bazuk, 613-798-4696, ext. 252, [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Info: Gabriella Goliger, 613-523-8969, [email protected] SUNDAY, JUNE 14 SJCC Book Talk: Andrew Cohen discusses “Two Days in June: JUNE 4/JUNE 7/JUNE 11 AND JUNE 14 Rosh Chodesh, Women’s study: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours That Made History,” 7:30 pm. Israeli Film Festival: Explores the signs and symbols of each lunar month. Info: Roslyn Wollock, 613-798-9818, ext. 254, [email protected] Carleton University River Building Theatre, 43 Campus Ave., 7 pm. Glebe Minyan, 64 Powell Ave., 2 pm. THURSDAY, MAY 28/ SUNDAY MAY 31 Info: Ella Dagan, 613-798-9818, ext. 243, Info: Anna Maranta, 613-867-5505, [email protected] Understanding the Middle East: Passion, Politics, Perspectives: [email protected] TUESDAY, JUNE 16 with Prof. Gerald Steinberg. SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Na’amat Ottawa’s Sweet Finale: 7 pm. Machzikei Hadas Congregation, 2310 Virginia Dr., 7:30 pm. Info: Andrea Malek, [email protected] Also Sunday, May 31, OTC Shabbat Dinner with David Nesenoff: Agudath Israel Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Ave., 9:45 am. Ottawa Torah Centre, 111 Lamplighters Dr., 6:30 pm. JNF Ottawa Scotch Tasting: 7:30 pm. Info: Miriam Lerson, 613-728-3501, [email protected] Info: Rabbi Menachem Blum, 613-843-7770, [email protected] Info: JNF Ottawa, 613-798-2411, [email protected] FRIDAY, MAY 29 / SATURDAY MAY30 SUNDAY, JUNE 7 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Women Scholarship & Judaism: with Rabbi Aviva Fellman. Am Echad Walk/Run for Jewish Education: Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual General Meeting: 7 pm. Agudath Israel Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Ave., Ottawa Jewish Community School, 31 Nadolny Sachs Pvt., 3 pm. Info: Rachel Abenhaim, 613-798-4696, ext. 236, 6 pm Friday to 9 pm Saturday. Info: Rena Garshowitz, 613-798-4696, ext. 241, [email protected] Info: Miriam Lerson, 613-728-3501, [email protected] [email protected] THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Doors Open Ottawa at the Ottawa Jewish Archives: SUNDAY, MAY 31 10 am. How to get involved in the 2015 Federal election: 7 pm. Info: Saara Mortensen, 613-798-4696, ext 260, OJCS Alumni Schmooze: Info: Francie Greenspoon, 613-798-4696, ext. 255, [email protected] Ottawa Jewish Community School, 31 Nadolny Sachs Pvt, 1 pm. [email protected] Info: Leila Ages, [email protected] MONDAY, JUNE 8/TUESDAY, JUNE 9 AJA 50+ Trivia Night: Hillel Lodge Auxiliary Telethon: 5 to 9:30 pm. CANDLE LIGHTING BEFORE Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales Dr., 7 to 10 pm. Info: Judy Lieff, 613-721-0181, [email protected] MAY 29 8:21 PM JUNE 12 8:31PM JUNE 5 8:26 PM JUNE 19 8:34 PM Info: Annette Paquin, 613-526-2968, [email protected] TUESDAY, JUNE 9 TUESDAY, JUNE 2 March of the Living Information Meeting for May 2016 trip: BULLETIN DEADLINES Jewish Unity Live: For students in grades 10, 11, 12 in the 2o15-2016 school year, 7 pm. Centrepointe Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr., 6:30 pm. Info: Benita Siemiatycki, 613-798-4644, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 FOR JUNE 22 Info: JET, 613-695-4800, [email protected] [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 FOR JULY 27

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