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JUNE 2010 vol 24:5/ sivan/tamuz 5770 Agreement #40007180 AGM hosts senior JAFI official Telling their stories Maxyne Finkelstein to speak on the topic “Does Israel really need our money?”

he Hamilt on Jewis h community is invited to T attend UJA Federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 26th, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Jewish Community Centre. This AGM marks 75 years of incorporation, a theme that will be a thread throughout community activities during the coming year. Another theme emanating from the meeting is the ongoing chal- lenge of building an inclusive Jewish community. At last year’s AGM, incoming UJA Federation President Dr. Larry Levin made a commitment to do more to Hamilton Jewish Federation’s Holocaust Education Committee held its 12th annual ensure that “our Federation is a Student Symposium on the Holocaust, Confronting the Past for the Sake of the Future place where everyone can feel on May 4, 2010 at Mohawk College. Pictured above are our dedicated Holocaust North American CEO of JAFI ( the Jewish Agency for Israel) Maxyne Finkelstein will give the survivors who shared their personal testimonies with over 900 students. Front Row: that their voices are being heard.” keynote address at UJA Federation’s Annual General Meeting on May 26. Emmy Weisz, Betty Laron, Ed Carter-Edwards, Helene Goldflus, Frank Junger, Ernie Among other matters, Dr. Levin’s Mason, Vera Barany; Back Row: Pinchus Gutter, Nadia Rosa, Max Eisen, Nate Leipciger. report to the community will Missing are Elizabeth Albano and Ora Markstein. deliver an honest assessment of are being raised about whether Award. Established by UJA Feder- Photo courtesy of the Junger Family how far we have come in meet- Diaspora financial support is as ation in 2007, in keeping with its ing that commitment and how far urgently needed in Israel as it once namesake, this award is presented we can go in the next year to do was. In view of the increasingly to a veteran volunteer who has even more. difficult challenge in supporting demonstrated exemplary leader- UJA Campaign Slightly The event’s keynote speaker local Jewish needs, these are valid ship in multiple venues. This year will be Maxyne Finkelstein, CEO concerns. Finkelstein will directly the award will be presented to Dr. of the North American Office of address these and related matters Nadia Rosa for her groundbreak- Ahead of Last Year JAFI, the Jewish Agency for Israel. in her presentation entitled “Does ing work in Holocaust education. ith a few pledges still outstanding, the UJA 2010 campaign JAFI, the global NGO of the world Israel Really Need our Money?” The AGM will also serve as is coming to a close. The campaign has finished ahead of Jewish community, is our global The AGM will also be the a venue to honor some of our Wlast year’s total, but still a little less than its goal of a 5% community’s younger members. overall increase. UJA Federation Executive Director Gerald Fisher Special attention is being given told the HJN that the overall result was typical of small community this year to student and faculty campaigns across North America. Given the remarkable recent development activists at McMaster Univer- Looking ahead, most of this year’s campaign leadership team is sity. Both Federation-supported of Israel’s economy, important questions are returning. UJA Federation President Dr. Larry Levin is delighted that student groups, the Jewish Lisa Morris and Danna Horwood have agreed to return as Co-Chairs being raised about whether Diaspora financial Students Association and Israel of the UJA 2011 Campaign. According to Levin, “We are blessed support is as urgently needed in Israel as it once on Campus will receive letters with two extremely creative, committed and capable young leaders of commendation for their cour- who have risen to the challenge of ensuring a bright Jewish future was... Finkelstein will directly address these and ageous and successful efforts at in Hamilton, in Israel and around the world. We are fortunate to related matters in her presentation entitled promoting a balanced view of welcome them back to the leadership team.” Israel in such a difficult climate. “Does Israel Really Need our Money?” McMaster’s Jewish Faculty Associ- Please join us at the 75th Anniversary ation will be the inaugural recipi- of UJA Federation of Hamilton’s ent of UJA Federation’s Public Service Award for its unwavering Annual General Meeting partner in building the Jewish venue for the presentation of support to Jewish students during State through rescue and relief, the second annual Shem Tov the now annual assault known as Wednesday, May 26, 2010 immigration, training, education Awards. UJA Federation Human Israel Apartheid Week. and social services. JAFI is also the Resources Development Chair UJA Federation president Larry 7:30 pm instrument that partners with the Vivienne Epstein told the HJN Levin said that “This year’s AGM Israeli government for the rescue that her committee created this will serve as an opportunity for at the Jewish Community Centre of Jews in danger. In recent times, award to “provide an opportun- our community to celebrate its it was JAFI that moved one million ity for any Jewish organization accomplishments, honor its Keynote Speaker Russians, 100,000 Ethiopians and in Hamilton to publicly honor current and future leaders, learn Maxyne Finkelstein so many others out of harm’s way a volunteer of their own choos- more about our relationship to and to the safety of the State of ing. The initiative was very well Israel and focus on future chal- C.E.O. Jewish Agency for Israel, North America Israel. received last year and we hope lenges. It’s a lot to accomplish will speak on the topic JAFI is the recipient of all UJA this will quickly turn into a much in 90 minutes but it will be well dollars raised for Israel in Hamil- anticipated, annual Hamilton worth the time invested. I hope Does Israel Really Need Our Money? ton, in Canada and around the community tradition.” that everyone, not only our stake- globe. Given the remarkable As well, the occasion will serve holders in our beneficiary agen- recent development of Israel’s as venue for the presentation of cies, but everyone will make the Details inside economy, important questions the third annual Cece Schreiber effort to join us.”

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Ontario Holocaust survivors honoured PRESIDENT’S Inside hjn JUNE 2010 insurance broker inc. Dr. Larry Levin, President, Phil Leon UJA Federation of Hamilton Est. 1965

t has been just a year since my installation as President of UJA I Federation of Hamilton. At that time I identified several priority David A. Leon, FCIP areas, and made commitments to Vice President address them during my tenure.

Jewish Education Supporting Jewish Education 21 Hunter Street East, Suite #103 Bus: 905.525.0001 and Jewish Identity initiatives is P.O. Box 1053 1.800.734.6362 one of four overarching Federation Hamilton, ON Fax: 905.525.1690 priorities. L8N 3R4 [email protected] At the time of my installation, I announced that an initiative was Discount rates available for B’nai Brith members. underway to establish a new, Hamil- Plan underwritten by Novex Group Insurance ton Jewish Middle School. I am delighted to report that the new middle school has been oper- ational for a year, and looks forward to welcoming children from both HHA, Kehila, and indeed all Jewish children, into grade 6 and 7 in September 2010. This achievement was possible because of the willingness of educators and families at both our day schoolsreport to work together to HHA Painting on display achieve this communal goal. Chava Dena Glaser (the art teacher) and the Grade 5 class at the HHA with their painting of Jacob’s ladder as part of a Hamilton community wide project that will be displayed at the Art Gallery of Hamilton in July and August and then be displayed full time at the Stuart Memorial Hamilton’s Ora Markstein (second row, second from the left) was among 18 Ontario Holocaust survivors honoured by Ontario Premier Federation’s role in this matter was one of facilitation, and encour- Church as part of its175 anniversary celebrations . Hope you get a chance to see it in real life. it’s fabulous! There is a press release / Hamilton Dalton McGuinty on April 27, for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the province of Ontario. All honourees were agement. I am hoping that with ongoing support from UJA Federa- Spectator party tonight at columbia international college. It’s very exciting for our Jewish community to be involved in such a prestigious project! recognized for having endowed the province with their many successful endeavours in family life, culture, business, community tion, the Hamilton Jewish Middle School will continue to grow, affairs and/or politics. They also demonstrated a commitment to Holocaust education, passing the torch of remembrance to future stabilize and become a symbol of what we can achieve when we generations. Markstein, who has been featured in an earlier editions of the Hamilton Jewish News, was born in Rakospalota , Hungary, all work together. in 1924. She survived Auschwitz and Bergen Belsen, became sick with typhoid and was near death. Ten days after the war, Ora and her feature husband barely scraped together a prayer quorum amongst her town’s survivors, and were married. The couple left Hungary in 1946 on Being a More Inclusive Community an illegal transport headed to Germany . Today she is an artist and sculptor whose work has been displayed around the world. For more every stone tells a story I made a commitment at the beginning of my presidency to reach 7 than twenty years she has been involved in Holocaust education with various schools in her region. Ora’s artwork had one of the largest Genealogical sleuth uncovers tragic tale attendances at the Hamilton Art Museum . out to all of the many voices within our community. Some of whom felt that they were not being heard at the UJA Federation table. I have “I’m so fortunate that my vet highly recommended met personally with many leaders in our community, including our McCann Professional Dog Trainers!” pulpit rabbis, Israeli advocates, with organizational presidents, and jewish community centre with lay and professional leaders of our national agencies 8 barry foster remembered Reaching Out to Others 8 JCC hosts Barry Foster Memorial Golf Tournament My goal is not only to develop the Jewish community as a more inclusive infrastructure, but to also ensure that the organized Jewish community has an opportunity to play its rightful part in the broader special mentschen mosaic of faith and cultural diversity in Hamilton. In that regard, I have met with leaders of other faith and cultural 10 high tech ketubot groups. As you might imagine, there are serious gulfs between us Israeli artist’s ketubot go digital Serving Southern Ontario on certain issues, but I came away with a genuine sense that our community is well respected and that the climate for inter-group guest voices Call 1-888-681-7877 or register online cooperation remains healthy. www.McCannDogs.com Although my first order of business always remains the strength- 12 israel tour enlightens ening of our Jewish community, I am hoping that we will also temple Tour reveals land of contrasts take advantage of opportunities to cultivate friendships and useful relationships beyond the Jewish community. 10 More than 50,000 family pets and their owners trained! New sessions start every month. Goals for Next Year in this issue coming up In addition to continuing the work on the issues noted earlier, rosh hashana ISSUE INSURANCE there are others that I hope to engage during the 2nd year of my UJA Federation 1-7 presidency. Here are a few of them. 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Hamilton Jewish Social Services Finding common ground Nadia Rosa receives CeCe Schreiber Award Temple visits Shechafim School Lay leaders grapple with troubling demographic statistics Israel tour visits school for disabled children supported by our community Bereavement Course ong time community activist Dr. Nadia Rosa wendy schneider Steve Arnold Hamilton Jewish Social Services is pleased to offer a has been selected to receive the 2010 CeCe course to help people cope with bereavement called 10 utting aside differences and work- and an increase in single parent families Schreiber Award. The most prestigious volun- L t’s hard to remember some- Valuable Weeks™. This 10-week non-denominational ing together to increase the Jewish and the working poor. At risk is the future teer recognition in the Hamilton Jewish Community, times that there are real flesh- program will begin on Tuesday May 11, 2010 and will run P population of Hamilton should be viability of our synagogues, social service this award is presented to senior level volunteers who and-blood accomplishments at I from 10 am until 12 noon weekly. Each week a different this community’s top priority. This was agencies and a UJA Campaign that provides have demonstrated their devotion to the community the end of the blizzard of fundrais- the consensus reached by a group of lay funding for Jewish education and Jewish by providing leadership in multiple venues and in ing appeals the Jewish commun- aspect of grief will be looked at that will help you find leaders in late April, in a discussion on Social Services. An additional concern multiple roles. ity faces every year. meaningful ways to symbolize the loss of a loved one the implications of troubling demographic is the political implications of a Jewish Dr. Rosa is the founding chair of Hamilton’s Holo- Members of Temple Anshe and move forward with your life’s journey. data recently published by UIA Federation community whose numbers are on the caust Education Committee. Under her leadership, Sholom saw some of those accom- Canada. The leaders had come together decrease in comparison with many other Hamilton has emerged as the cutting edge force in plishments during our Israel tour Melissa Axler is a Certified Grief and Pastoral Counsellor for one of a series of meetings under the ethnic groups whose populations are Holocaust Education in Canada. Nadia was respon- in March when we visited the and the Director of Beneficial Living & Wellness. This pro- auspices of the Lay Leadership Forum, increasing. sible for the creation of the annual Holocaust Student Shechafim Regional Rehabilita- fessionally lead program is designed to assist those indi- a Federation-sponsored initiative that Participants reached a consensus early Seminar as well as for Hamilton’s participation in the tion School -- the northern Israel viduals who are actively grieving a recent loss or feel they provides a vehicle for Jewish community in the evening that the most effective bi-annual Asper Program and March of the Living. school for profoundly disabled would benefit with some help for a loss that happened leaders to grapple with issues affecting their way to face the challenges ahead was to Nadia has also served as a founder of the Hamilton Yom Hashoah Committee. children that draws a major part some time ago. Melissa holds a diploma in Early Childhood respective institutions and organizations. put aside individual agendas and act as In addition, Dr. Rosa has served as a member of the Canadian Jewish Congress of its support from Hamilton Jews. Education; a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Abnormal Among those assembled that evening one entity, with a focus on growing the National Holocaust Education Council. She has also served for many years in multiple Established 26 years ago, the Rabbi Cohen, Ishay Adler and David Rose with the quilt presented to the Shechafim School Psychology, a Masters in Theological Studies and is cur- were guest facilitator Allan Reitzes from Jewish community. What followed was roles with the Beth Tikvah Foundation and as President of National Women’s ORT. schools serves a population of 43 by the Anshe Sholom Tour. The quilt was made by Hamilton children. UJA Federation of Toronto and representa- an animated discussion about the rich- Commenting on the decision to recognize Dr. Rosa, UJA Federation President Dr. Larry children suffering heart-breaking Photo by Steve Arnold rently completing her PhD in Grief and Bereavement. Her tives from Kehila, the Hamilton Hebrew ness and diversity of services that exist in Levin said “Nadia’s life journey, from Czech Holocaust survivor to McMaster Univer- mental and physical handicaps. certificate in Thanatology qualifies Melissa as a specialist Academy, Chabad, Shalom Village, the the Hamilton Jewish community and the sity Geneticist is a wonderful example of the resiliency of the human spirit. Nadia’s “Our students face every chal- be imported at costs ranging up to attention as is humanly possible.” in the area of death, dying, grief and bereavement. Melissa Jewish Community Centre, Beth Jacob, need to develop a communication strategy leadership builds community capacity, encourages and empowers others. Her life is lenge imaginable,” explained 25,000 NIS (about $7,000 Cdn), In addition to money, Hamil- has also been certified through the American Academy of Temple Anshe Sholom, Jewish Social that will get that message out to potential a wonderful inspiration for others.” David Rose, chair of the Friends That’s why support from ton has also helped decorate the Grief Counselling, a certifying body within the American Services, and Federation. They had come newcomers. of Shechafim Committee. “We Canada has been so important to somewhat dilapidated school Institute of Health Care Professionals. to receive guidance in developing a strat- Federation President, Larry Levin, was are a school of last resort. Every the school. buildings, first with the magnifi- Melissa can be reached by email at Melissa@beneficial- egy that would begin to address how best pleased by the meeting’s outcome: “Grow- March of the Living 2010 other educational framework in “Canada has been helping us for cent mosaic in 2008 created by living.com or by phone at 905 467-0418. This program to respond to projections of a declining ing our Jewish community by attracting the entre area has said they can’t many years in very, very import- Laura Wolfson, and this year with he March of the will be held at the Hamilton Jewish Social Services office Jewish population. new families needs our urgent attention. handle them.” ant ways,” Adler said. “We give a hand-made quilt produced by Living 2010, 30 King St. East in Dundas. Space is limited to 12 par- Those projections include particularly When we work cooperatively we can do The school’s 43 students, aged our students as much love and many of our own students. Coast to Coast ticipants. The cost is $175 for the full ten weeks. For reg- disturbing data that points to a decline in amazing things.” T 6-21, are drawn from the entire experience has been istration and or more information contact Carol Krames our community’s wage-earning population area around the town of Kiryat Report Hate Crimes! one that I will never Shemona. Its facilities are open 905-6278-9922 ex21 or [email protected]. forget. Our group to all, regardless of religion; a fact There is a growing climate of concern around the increas- experienced many the school’s staff believes may do ing number of anti Semitic incidents in general and particu- low points while much to promote peace in the larly in the Hamilton School system. Summer Computer Course going to the concen- troubled region. Spend the summer learning new computer skills or tration camps and “Our students are a microcosm We can help. upgrade your old skills. Everyone will learn at there witnessing the devas- of the entire area,” David said. own pace in a non-judgmental atmospsphere. The JSS tating events of the Students suffer a heart-break- UJA Federation has an excellent working relationship with Computer Course offers a unique opportunity to provide YAD Holocaust. Although ing range of physical and mental the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board and with being exposed to participants with a tutor that will teach you what you handicaps. Principal Shay Adler the Hate Crimes Unit of Hamilton Police Services. They are want to learn, whether it be to surf the net, email friends these things brought notes 90 per cent are in diapers on our side and yours. If you, your child, or someone you and family, pay your bills online or keep a record of your up deep emotions constantly and all require many know has been the victim of bullying, or any kind of anti- finances on a spreadsheet. To register call 905-627- and many tears, it different kinds of stimulation. brought our Hamilton Semitic harassment, at school, in the workplace, or on the 9922, ext 21 for Carol or ext 25 for Lillian. The course Pictured above are the 2010 March of the Living participants (from l to r) Rebecca Shechafim’s needs are almost group and the Coast street, you must report it. Don’t say it doesn’t matter. 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The Shem Tov Award was created to honour the The 2nd annual of war in 1939, Benny enlisted the broken window. Racing back “good name” of the volunteers who have made such in the army and served with the into the flames, to save Ferne, Adas Israel Synagogue recipient Misha (Mike) Goldenberg wonderful contributions to the efforts of our community Canadian Infantry. Upon being Benny likely became blinded discharged, he worked in a muni- and disoriented by the thick Misha is a caring and kind-hearted volunteer who is always there organizations. UJA Federation is honoured to recognize tions factory, and later operated a smoke, and took a wrong turn when needed. He goes out of his way to assist, and is cheerfully these dedicated communty volunteers. cigar store with Max. into a closet instead of into her willing to take on incredible responsibilities to make the Adas Israel After about three years, Benny bedroom. a special place! For the past two years, Misha has been one of Kehila recipient David Shore the backbones of the Adas Israel’s monthly United Shabbat com- and Max moved west to Hamilton Firemen arrived on the scene plimentary luncheons. As an inspirational part of a great team, David Shore has been a very committed and consistent volunteer where they opened the “Chicken and immediately began a search Misha gives an average of 40 hours per month for this event alone! for Kehila Jewish Community Day School. As a behind the scenes Roost”, a popular family restau- for Benny and Ferne. Even with His energy, commitment and extraordinary culinary skills help to guy, he has demonstrated his commitment over and over again dur- rant. Benny married Mildred their masks on, the dense, chok- make United Shabbat the incredible success it is! In addition to volunteering at the ing the past 5 years. David has volunteered his time and expertise Netkin, and the newlyweds ing smoke made it nearly impos- Adas on a regular basis, he also volunteers for Social Services and Hamilton Hebrew to the Kehila JCDS board of directors both as a member at large The late Benny and moved into a comfortable West- sible for the rescuers to get into High (Midrasha). His commitment to the Hamilton Jewish Community is exemplary and as the Chair of the Board. He has helped to build a foundation Ferne Mintz dale bungalow at 79 Westwood the house and search for father and we know that future generations will be inspired by his generous example. Misha at Kehila, bringing forward what is important for us to focus on, helping to structure our Street. In 1954 the Mintz’s were and daughter. They eventually responds: “When I came to Hamilton in 1980 everyone was so helpful to me, my family Board of Directors as well as our meetings to be efficient and effective. He has always blessed with a son, Mark, and in found Benny on the floor inside and my mother. I always wanted to give back and now that I am retired I have time to made himself available to staff and parents when asked to participate in every aspect of 1956, they welcomed a daughter, the closet next to Ferne’s room, volunteer and it is my pleasure.” school life. David has worked tirelessly on the conception, development and the com- Ferne. and the baby still inside her crib. munication tools for the Hamilton Jewish Middle School. He is a strong communicator On the night of June 8, 1957, Despite intense efforts to revive and takes great pride in his work. David has a long term vision for Kehila and in his Benny and Mildred were out them, neither survived. term as chair he wants to realize as much of his lofty vision for our school and for our visiting relatives. Three year old More than 800 people packed Hamilton Jewish Community. David’s commitment to his school and his community is Steven Brock Mark and 13 month old Ferne Beth Jacob Synagogue for Benny simply amazing and he will spend countless hours working through a set of agreements were home safely in the care of and Ferne’s funeral, with another ShemBeth Jacob Synagogue recipient Yael Reznick DeMarco Tovas long as it is a clear path to Shalom Babayit – Peace in our Community with choices ne of the initiatives the their live-in babysitter, Amelia 200 forced to stand outside. In and growing possibilities for the future. David responds: “Volunteering for Kehila repre- Jewish Genealogical Selmayer. Upon arriving back his eulogy, Rabbi Abraham Some things are just meant to be. Volunteers were busily prepar- sents a central part of my life. We all live in a community and without each person doing Society of Hamilton and Every stone home at about 3 am, Mildred Simon pointed out that in light of their best to support that community, there is no community. So, by supporting Kehila, OArea has undertaken thought she smelled smoke. this tragedy, “everyday we live, ing for Beth Jacob’s annual Chanukah dinner when Yael Reznick DeMarco walked in and asked if we had any need for more volun- I am in essence supporting myself, my family, and all of the things that I hold dear. “ over the past few years is to photo- Benny checked the house but should be considered a gift from teers. She was whisked away and put to work before she could graph, translate, and index each could not find the source of the God”. Their grave at the Snake change her mind: We were a synagogue in need of an administra- and every matzaveh (tombstone) has a story smell. Before heading off to bed, Road cemetery is a testament of a tive ace and she was an Israeli girl wonder in need of a shul. in the five Jewish cemeteries in he shut down the furnace, just to parent’s love for his children, and It was the start of a beautiful friendship. Yael is this lovely combina- The tragic story of Benny and Ferne Mintz the Hamilton area. The purpose be safe. the ultimate sacrifice we all hope tion of Israeli spunkiness and Canadian affability. She’s smart and funny and processed of this is to contribute this data to At 4:00 am, Benny and Mildred that we are never called upon to of an infinite amount of patience. Her range of knowledge extends from computer AwardsNa’amat recipient Simone Rotstein a worldwide database of Jewish sparked that I had to were awakened by 18-year old make. software application to public relations to event organizing. But her most valued and Simone Rotstein has been a member of Na’amat for close to thirty burial data. my inter- find out the Amelia, who alerted them of a After the fire, Max continued valuable qualification is her sense of loyalty and commitment to the Jewish community years. In fact, she was one of the founding members of the Nitsan However, as I walked with e s t was story behind fire. A short circuit in an electric to run the Chicken Roost until on whose collective behalf she has laboured long and hard. She has been a gift to the chapter. Her contributions to the group’s growth and fundraising my camera upon rows and rows that the stone. Beth Jacob and it is our distinct pleasure to nominate her for the Shem Tov Award. She efforts have always been infused with her tremendous energy and, heater used to warm her basement it closed in 1986. Mildred had of graves, recording the cold would be a most exemplary recipient. Yael responds: “Firstly, I want people to under- most of all, modesty. Not one to focus attention on herself, Simone unlike Th i s w a s bedroom had set the wall ablaze. been pregnant at the time of the stand that I did not see it as volunteer ‘work’ – for me it was fun and it was all about cre- has, over the years, been a driving force behind the major events data that each stone contains, I most easily accom- The fire quickly travelled up the fire, gave birth to a healthy boy, ating relationships with so many wonderful people. Secondly. I believe that the best way the group has undertaken. She was the creative force behind our couldn’t help but think that every double plished with heating ducts to the main floor who she named Ben. She was to get through rough times is by concentrating on helping others. When they smile you Women’s Seder and the ‘Women of Inspiration’ event. Simone has person buried within had an indi- stones a trip to the living room where the carpets and eventually remarried to promin- smile… and I have been smiling all along working with members of this community.” taken on key roles in the running of our group, including the co-presidency, and now vidual life with hopes, dreams, that public library drapes were quickly consumed. ent businessman Allen H. Gould sits on the Na’amat Canada national board. A teacher by profession, Simone, in her achievements, setbacks, happi- Hamilton Hebrew Academy recipient Jill Gaffe memor- and delving The smoke in the basement was and opened Milli Fashions for calm and patient manner, moves the people around her to act in a sharing and collegial ness, sadness, joy and tragedy. ialize a into the 50 so thick, that Amelia was unable Women on Main Street, which manner. This is the key to her success – involving and energizing anyone who joins with As an active and involved parent in her children’s lives, Jill Gaffe Each person had their own husband plus year old to make her way up the stairs. She she still runs with Mark and Ben. her to make Na’amat a success. Friends are moved to reciprocate her loyalty. This is her takes great pride in the Hamilton Hebrew Academy. Whether it’s unique story. and microfilmed was forced to escape through a But that is a whole other story. influence and this is why we honour her and how she has earned our respect. Simone cooking hot lunches, reading with the children in the younger Although most gravestones do wife, this archives of window, and then ran back in The Jewish Genealogical Soci- responds: “As well as fulfilling my connection to Israel, Na’amat, over the years, has grades, or driving carpool to the citywide sports competitions, Jill not give any sense of the lives that was for the Hamilton provided wonderful, creative times and loyal, understanding friends. I am indebted to through the front door to alert ety of Hamilton & Area (JGSH) is always a reliable partner in all school activities. Jill is a member had been lived, every now and the organization for so many of the positive influences in my life.” a father and his infant daughter. Spectator newspaper. What I the Mintz’s. meets monthly at Temple Anshe of the education committee and is always eager to step up to the then you come across a stone that This 1957 grave contained 37 year found was a heartbreaking tale of By that point the smoke from Sholom, 215 Cline Avenue North, plate for leadership positions within the PTA and other projects. We just piques your curiosity. At the old Jack Benjamin Mintz and 13 heroism that captivated the Jewish the raging inferno was so thick Hamilton. We begin with our are extremely proud to honour Jill with a Shem Tov award as she is not only a role model Shalom Village recipient Leon Price Beth Jacob Cemetery, there is a month old Ferne Glory Mintz. community all those years ago. on the main floor, that Mildred Meet & Greet at 7:30 pm, followed to her children but an inspiration to our current parent body. Jill sets an example for all Leon Price is the quintessential volunteer – dedicated to doing what double grave stone that caught my The inscription on the stone was that raising children is a most important job that requires active participation. We are Ten year old Jack (nicknamed and Amelia escaped by smashing by a guest speaker. we need, allergic to need for ego stroking activities, a symbol in life attention for two reasons. Primar- honoured to have such a great Jewish leader in our school and in the Jewish Community equally intriguing: Greater Love Benny) Mintz came with his through the bedroom window, Please check our website, and action of our mission to honour our fathers and our mothers, a at large. Jill responds: “By volunteering in my community, I am hoping to set the same ily, the surname was Mintz, which Hath No Man He Lay Down His parents, his brother Max, and two while Benny ran to get the chil- www.jgsh.org or contact Hazel pure joy to be around – and we at Shalom Village are fortunate life positive example for my children that my mother set for me. I feel that it is important to was my maternal grandmother’s Life For His Family. From that sisters to Toronto from his native dren. Grabbing Mark, he handed Boon at 905-524-3345. long recipients of his good humour, his good sense and his love. volunteer at the HHA as it is an integral part of our community at large and is currently name. The second thing that moment I was hooked and I knew Poland in 1930. At the outbreak the toddler to Mildred through Board member, fund raiser, personal volunteer, staff cheerleader, the cornerstone of my children’s education and development.” sage advisor, mensch – he does them all with aplomb. Grateful JCC nominees Rick and Wendy Black for all he is, Shalom Village nominates Leon Price as our worthy nominee for the Shem Tov Award. Leon responds: “Of course I am all these things and For many years Rick and Wendy Black have provided the children of more - I do all of this because it is important – love you” Please join us at the 75th Anniversary About Maxyne Finkelstein our Jewish Community with the opportunity to express themselves and to further develop their public speaking by offering them a Temple Anshe Sholom recipient Norm Weddum of UJA Federation of Hamilton’s chance to participate in the Morris Black Public Speaking Contest. Whenever there is a job to do at Temple Anshe Sholom, Norm Maxyne Finkelstein This contest encourages the children of our community to grow into Weddum is there to help. Norm is one of those rare individuals Annual General Meeting has served since 2006 leaders. We are extremely grateful for their continuous participa- that we are so fortunate to have in our community. Norm is a life as the CEO of the tion, for choosing the JCC to be a partner in this event and for the long member of Temple, who joined the Board of Trustees in 1992 Jewish Agency for continuing opportunity to do so in the future. Rick and Wendy respond:’A wonderful and became its President serving from 1999 to 2001. Norm has Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 7:30 pm Israel (JAFI), North heritage has been given to us, forsake it not,‘ are words that Morris Black alav hashalom been House Chair since 2004 keeping Temple running smoothly America. This position wrote in his will. What better way to honour his memory than to be involved with our and has conducted fundraising bingos each week for the last 17 serves as the senior Jewish community and ensure it’s future success. years, yet for the most Norm part works quietly behind the scenes Jewish Community Centre JAFI professional in JNF nominee Sasha Weisz in so many aspects of Temple life. As if that were not already enough Norm serves as one of the Ushers during High Holidays and many other services. Norm’s enthusiasm 1030 Lower Lions Club Road, Ancaster North America and is Sasha has been a long time volunteer with JNF and has been for volunteering has also led to others in his family becoming active volunteers as well. responsible for finan- involved in many Negev Dinners over the years. She regularly orga- Norm continues to be a regular and active participant at monthly Board meetings, always cial resource devel- nizes our telethons and has volunteered with our Dinner arrange- offering his views and insights on a variety of Temple issues. Somehow he also finds Keynote Speaker opment, representa- ments as well. Working behind the scenes, she is always making the time and energy to attend services on a regular basis. Norm is such an inspiration tion to Federations sure that our Dinners always attain a high level of quality and inter- to many of us and is an incredible asset to our community. Maxyne Finkelstein and coordination of est. Sasha responds: JNF has always been important to our family. services. The Jewish I enjoy working on the Negev Dinners and it’s an honour for me to UJA Federation recipient Raefie Epstein C.E.O. Jewish Agency for Israel, North America Agency for Israel operates as the largest global non governmental be able to help. Volunteering is very important in our community Over the years, Dr. Raefie Epstein has been one of the quiet organization serving the Jewish people. and it’s a value that we hope we’ve passed on to our children. strengths on Hamilton’s UJA Annual Campaign. Our campaign is a volunteer driven enterprise. Raefie’s leadership as co-chair of speaking on the topic Maxyne Finkelstein brings more than 25 years of experience in the field of Jewish communal service to her current position. She previ- Jewish Social Services recipient Jack Leon the UJA Medical Division as well as his valued participation as a Jack Leon, a past president of Hamilton Jewish Social Services, member of the UJA Campaign Cabinet has greatly contributed to Does Israel Really Need Our Money? ously served as the Executive Vice President (CEO) of UIA Federations has volunteered for the agency for many years. Currently he the steady growth of our fundraising efforts in this area. His always Canada from July 2000. UIA Federations Canada is the national volunteers as a job counsellor, offering support and stategies for pleasant demeanor and sense of responsibility have made him so organization serving as the central address for the Federations and those looking for a job and coping with being unemployed. Jack, much fun to work with and are traits greatly appreciated in the Regional Jewish communities of Canada. The major programs and a guidance counsellor at Mohawk college for over 30 years, offers organization. Raefie responds: My involvement with the Hamilton Jewish Community services of this national organization relate to financial resource devel- his wealth of experience to help people learn about retraining has been enriched by the multiple opportunities for volunteering These activities opment, strengthening connections to Israel, focusing on the next programs. He also offers relaxation therapy at our meetings and have enabled my ongoing participation in the community and facilitated a real sense Building an Inclusive generation, advocacy for the Jewish people and Israel. During her of belonging for myself and family since moving to Hamilton in 1981.The opportunity meets with our clients on an individual basis to help them cope Live generously mandate the organization realized an in increase in financial and ser- to network and develop relationships with the UJA team and community members Jewish Community with their own unique circumstances. Thanks to Jack’s efforts an average of one per- www.jewishhamilton.org HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2010 HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2010 vice capacity of over one hundred and fifty percent. son a month is finding employment through our agency. Our agency is proud to have has been very rewarding. 6 Jack as a member. 7 jewish community centre uja federation Camp Kadimah News Summer 2010 JCC Events Spring 2010 CAMP DIRECTOR: RINA RODAK UJA

After an eight year hiatus, Rina is proud to be back as the Director of Camp Kadimah. Along with her own 3 Kadimah campers, Rina brings with her a wealth of programming experience and a life-long love for summer camp. A former Camp Ramahnik, it is her goal to create a safe, fun, and educational environment that the campers will remember into Walk for Israel their adulthood. Having spent many a year as a participant and/ helping those in need at home ... and in our homeland or staff for USY, Birthright, Ramah, Kadimah, and as a classroom teacher, Rina appreciates the influence summer camp can have on the growth and maturation of individual and community identity - her goal is to infuse a love for Judaism, Israel, Community, and plain old fashioned summer fun into the JCC’s youth; the campers and the staff. Sunday, June 6 ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR: NOMI CUNEO

Nomi is going into her third year of Sociology at McMaster University and hopes to pursue a career helping those less privileged. Once she is finished her university @Bayfront Trail education, she hopes to travel to third world countries to help children who are living in poverty. This is Nomi’s sixth consecutive summer working at Camp Kadimah and throughout the years, she’s never been more excited as the Registration: 10:15am summer approaches. Even though she is a Kadimah veteran, she’s excited to bring her new ideas an experience to the table. Nomi is most looking forward to @Shalom Village greeting the smiling campers every morning this summer.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: ARIELLE STRUB Walk begins @11:00am Hi! I’m Arielle Strub. I have been a part of the Jewish camp experience all my life (rain or shine) – I was a Kadima camper myself back in the day. I am currently enrolled at McGill University in the Physical and Health education program. Last year I was selected to attend a Jewish counselor leadership program where I developed Jewish programs for campers and staff to be implemented all over North America. I am looking forward to contributing to making this summer a great experience with new and fun Jewish programs as well as keeping an energized Morris Black Public Speaking Contest, Help us meet our and safe atmosphere. See you all soon! SPONSOR SOME SUNSHINE Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha’atzmaut, Lag Ba’Omer fundraising goal of $20,000 Help send a camper to Camp Kadimah this summer to be distributed... Post Walk festivities at Every summer the JCC provides camperships to many children whose families are financially Max Rotman Humanitarian Youth Awards unable to manage the cost of day camp. For many of these children, attending day camp Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 7:00 pm Coronation Park provides them with contact to the Jewish Community during the summer.Your support of Temple Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline Ave. N. providing a week of camp valued at $200.00 or a Corporate Sponsorship will allow us to Guest Speaker: Canadian Olympic Athlete Locally - enabling Jewish Social continue and expand this proud and important tradition of helping children in our community. Israeli dancing, music, games, food. To help please contact the JCC at 905-648-0605 or send a cheque to the JCC at PO Box Services to help meet the needs of 81203 Ancaster Ontario L9G 4X1. On behalf of our campers, we thank you! Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy OR Barry Foster our community’s most vulnerable. Remembered Kosher pizza will be available to buy. Stephen Foster My late brother Barry touched the lives of many people in our community through his work at Beth and in Israel - through supporting the For every $18 raised Jacob Synagogue, the B’nai Brith Sports Night Dinner, serving breakfast to needy children and his Jewish Agency’s NET@project that receive a draw ticket hockey capacities for the various leagues in which he played. Barry was a true volunteer, never asking trains high risk youth for high-tech for a chance to win… Camp Kadimah for anything in return and never asking anyone to do something he Weekly Sessions from July 5 until August 27 wouldn’t do himself. Each June we honour his memory with the Barry Foster Memorial Golf Tournament positions and helps bridge Israel’s • an ipod Touch, at the Beverley Golf and Country Club, where he was a member for many years. This tournament raises funds for the JCC, Beth Tikvah House, St Joseph’s Hospital Cardiac Care Unit the Hamilton Minor Digital Divide. • Best Buy Gift Certificates Camp Open House Hockey Low Income Fund to help young kids play hockey who could not otherwise afford it. We ask Tuesday, June 1, 2010@5:30pm the community to support this event by participating as a player, being a hole sponsor or donating to a fund that is set up at the JCC. Charitable receipts will be provided. My daughter Michelle is the co-chair • or a 22” Norco Trail Bike for this event and listening to her talk about her Uncle Barry always brings tears to my eyes. It is with Contact the JCC to receive your registration package this thought in mind that I ask you to support this tournament - whether it be $18 or whatever you can and camp flyer or visit our website at Newcomers to afford. We want Barry’s name to be remembered for generations to come and we can only do this by www.jcchamilton.com continuing the work that he started. Barry’s charity work was endless and his kindness touched many Hamilton since For more information people - both older and younger - as he always had that smile on his face. I thank you and I appreciate January ‘09 and and sponsor sheets all the help you have given so far in remembering Barry Foster. Please call the JCC at 905-648-0605 for information about the tournament and donations. families with children visit www.jewishhamilton.org born in ‘10 The entire community is invited to attend the are invited to visit the Volunteers needed! Shalom Hamilton Call 905-648-0605 to volunteer Shalom Baby table

Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at the Beverly Golf & Country Club Walkathon committee Spaces are still available for players, donations and sponsorships. Call the JCC at 905-648-0605. Alma Arguello-Yellin, Charles Kravetsky Beneficiaries include the Jewish Community Centre of Hamilton, Beth Tikvah and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Live generously Leah Mauer & Yael Resnick-DeMarco HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2010 HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • JUNE 2010 www.jewishhamilton.org 8 9 special mentschen special MENTSCHEN

Traditional artform goes high tech Running for change Giving back a family tradition Honourable Mentschen Julia Kollek seeks seat on City Council Jeff Paikin credits family role models for his philanthropic activities Israeli artist’s re-worked original designs reach a global market Congratulations to Vivienne Epstein for receiving wendy schneider wendy schneider a 2010 SAGE (Service Awards for Geriatric wendy schneider Excellence) in recognition of exemplary service and he downtown offices outstanding contributions to the health, t all began with a wedding Toronto, but t’s been many years since of New Horizon Homes independence and quality of life of seniors. invitation. Tali Rubinfeld, the moved away a member of the Jewish are bright and welcom- Epstein, a speech-language pathologist with granddaughter of Ancaster from it upon her T I Icommunity sat on Hamil- ing, not unlike the personality of Community Rehab, was recognized for starting residents, Henry and Bella Muller, return to Israel. Supportive Conversation Groups in Hamilton for ton’s City Council but Julia Kollek company president, Jeff Paikin. had commissioned Israeli artist, H e r e x p e r i - clients with Aphasia, a communication problem, hopes that will change following The HJN had come calling, in architect and ketuba-designer e n c e w i t h municipal elections next October usually resulting from a stroke or injury affecting response to learning that Paikin the language areas of the brain. Of 44 nominees Tami Cleitman to design her Tali, however, 25. Kollek has been a resident of had recently received an award in the Individual Category, Epstein was among two wedding invitation. Rubenfeld suddenly Dundas since immigrating here from the Rotary Clubs of Greater who received the award. was so pleased with the results o p e n e d u p from England 20 years ago. Hamilton. that she asked Cleitman if she exciting new A journalist by profession and The Paul Harris Fellowship Congratulations to Beverley Abramson, could purchase one of two limited possibilities. social activist at heart, Kollek Award is one of the highest whose book, OFF WE GO! was recently edition lithographed Ketubot M o r e t h a n has made a name for herself as a honours that Rotary bestows chosen by the Toronto Public Library as one the artist had created 25 years twenty years passionate advocate for change and at this year’s Awards Dinner, of the top ten books for reading readiness. earlier. However, Rubenfeld since her first who does not hesitate to challenge held at the Michelangelo Banquet Earning international and domestic preferred to write her own text foray into the the status quo. When her children Centre before an audience of accolades, it is published by Tundra Books. rather than using the text written traditional Abramson is a native of Hamilton and now were young, Kollek spearheaded Julia Kollek 350, Paikin and three other non- in the printed Ketuba. To solve a r t f o r m o f a movement that eventually led living in Toronto. (Thanks to mother, Sylvia Rotarians were honoured “for Katz for the heads up!) the problem, Cleitman made a Ketubot, Tami to the establishment of a second community is small businesses,” their outstanding contributions, OFF WE GO! is available at Adas Israel high-resolution digital scan of the d e c i d e d t o Jewish community day school, she said, pointing to an initiative Jeff Paikin in his downtown Hamilton office exemplifying the highest ideal in Synagogue, Temple Anshe Shalom, original artwork, thus producing return to her in London, Ontario, where the Kehila. More recently, she has Rotary in placing ‘Service above Silvanas Hair Aesthetics- 767 King St. West, an editable computer file that she works of art city provided self-employed and championed environmental Self.’” Paikin, whom her son calls a The B’nai Brith Sports Dinner, and through Sylvia Katz at 43 Bond St. could then alter according to Tali’s and make them small business owners with a South.. The cost of the book is $10. causes, working with Environ- Paikin’s philanthropic activities “poster child for giving her time which regularly attracts an audi- wishes. available to a communal office space to use for ment Hamilton to help local are many and varied. Best known for others,” is both a past Negev ence of 1000 and raises tens of “From here it was only a wider public. a variety of purposes. She already institutions such as the Jewish in the Jewish community as the Dinner honouree and a member thousands of dollars, serves as a short leap of the imagination to Th r o u g h a n Community Centre reduce green- has a space in mind and, would, if A ketuba creation by Tami Cleitman long-time chair of the annual of the Order of Canada. Larry perfect template for Paikin’s win/ Congratulations to the a dynamic revival of the many Internet site that elected, set the wheels in motion house gases. Among her proud- B’nai Brith Sports Dinner, Paikin Paikin, who has and continues win approach to life. The event organizers of this year’s Ketubot I had designed in the she painstakingly for a similar venture here. est achievements is her role in is also a passionate advocate to devote countless hours in a has a Jewish name and Jewish B’nai Brith Sports Dinner, early 1980’s”, said Cleitman, who created, a couple (or their friends the home as a permanent symbol “The main thing I feel strongly which raised $70,000 for helping to prevent a school field and fundraiser for City Kidz, the variety of volunteer positions, organizers and the beneficiaries spoke with the HJN from Givat and/or relatives) anywhere in the of the relationship whose estab- about is improving the quality of a number of local causes across the street from a Dundas Children’s Aid Society, Theatre is also a past Negev Dinner include both Jewish and non- Shmuel near Tel Aviv in a recent world can order a custom-tailored lishment it symbolizes.” high school from being turned life for everybody. If you have a both within and beyond Aquarius, Hillfield-Strathallan honouree. Jewish causes. the Jewish community. interview. ketuba at an affordable price. Most of the ketubot which into a parking lot. talent and you’re able to share College and SEAL, an organiza- The most successful volunteer Paikin beams with pride when Pictured here are head Tami Cleitman’s Canadian “The combined experience of appear on Cleitman’s website with someone that could go Kollek is also involved in bring- tion that represents the country’s experiences are those in which describing how his daughter, table guest Jesse connections date back to 1976 putting together and ordering are modified reproductions of along way in making life better ing together faith-based groups independent schools and the volunteers feel a deep connec- Natasha, a Grade 9 student, has Palmer, famous for his when she spent a summer at the ketuba is a wonderful way her original handmade ketubot, for everyone in Hamilton,” said to collaborate on poverty-related city’s young athletes. tion to the cause and Paikin’s completed the required 40 high role on The Bachelor and Camp Solelim and met her to begin the partnership of adapted in order to make digitally Kollek. Natasha and Jeff Paikin. issues such as empowering The conversation quickly chosen causes mirror the things school volunteer hours within husband-to-be, Gary Blackstien, marriage”, said Cleitman “A printable copies of the originals. Kollek believes that her Jewish low income families to cook veered from the subject at hand about which he feels passionately. her first year of high school. of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Tami and ketuba received from the rabbi “The nice thing about the site”, background has unquestionably healthy meals for themselves and to the subject’s parents, whom Less obvious is his strong belief “She gets it,” he said. “You’ve Gary were married after a second at the time of the marriage is a said Cleitman, “is that you can go been a factor in shaping her social reducing their expenditures by Paikin credits for passing on about the importance of Jewish got to give a little back.” summer spent together at Sole- very mundane document, which into it and design your ketuba making their institutions more conscience and she hopes her Congratulations to Na’amat what he jokingly calls “the birth volunteerism in the community It’s clear that Paikin “gets it” too, Hamilton on the occasion lim and subsequently settled in is usually not highly valued but from beginning to end.” Cleitman energy efficient. underlying message of making defect” which drives his volun- at large. when he articulated what volun- of its 25th Celebrity Author Toronto, where Tami completed stuffed away in a drawer and will prepare the ketuba according Kollek, who is self-employed, the world a better place will strike teer activities. Larry and Marnie “I think there’s a perception teers everywhere know to be Luncheon. Tickets to this a degree in architecture University forgotten. However, when the to couple’s specifications and ship a resonant chord in the commun- has a particular interest in Paikin were, in their day, passion- that Jews only support their own true. “ In some ways it’s the most year’s event, that featured of Toronto. In 1987 the couple, couple invests time and thought it anywhere in the world. The ity. For more information about supporting small businesses. “The ate supporters of civic causes and community. And I think that’s a selfish thing you can do because author Lawrence Hill, was now parents of a little boy, made together in ordering an artistic website, a work of art in itself, is Julia Kollek and her candidacy, sold out a month in advance. city tends to focus on industrial the arts scene in Hamilton. Marnie big mistake.” it feels so good.” aliyah to Israel. Ketuba, it will remain an object both user-friendly and fun. Cleit- plants by offering silver bullet visit www.juliakollek.ca. Pictured here are Na’amat Cleitman first began design- of intense sentimental value. It man’s ketubot can be viewed at solutions. But the backbone of our Co-president, Dora Fischer, ing ketubot during her years in will be framed and displayed in www.ketuba-creations.com. Author Luncheon convener, Adele Wolpert Zur and Lawrence Hill. You read it? You enjoyed it?

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t looks like the wall of a prison, Declaration of Independence That connection is constantly and for many residents of East promises “The land will be reinforced – standing in Caesa- Shalom Village pilot site for province-wide quality initiative IJerusalem it is exactly that. developed for the benefit of all rea in the Roman hippodrome Residents First — Advancing Quality in Ontario Long Term Care For a country founded on its inhabitants” and respect for where Rabbi Akiva was executed; the vision of opportunity and the religion and customs of all standing in the hall in Tel Aviv The team at Shalom Village has a new learning collaborative in Grimsby. Further benefit for all citizens, the “secur- citizens. where the modern State of Israel tool to help in their efforts to make life training will focus on three areas: meaningful for residents of our home. ity barrier” separating Jewish “This barrier is a thin line that was declared into being on May • Leadership training - assisting Shalom Village has been recruited by the and Palestinian residents of the forces you to be on one side or 14, 1948; in the new museum organizations to build the HNHB LHIN to participate in a province- infrastructure necessary to drive world’s holiest city is like an ugly the other,” he said. “For a lot of dedicated to the Palmach, the wide initiative aimed at making Ontario’s performance improvement scar on the land. people this wall has a tremendous strike force of young men and quality of resident care the best in all of Canada. • Facilitator training - to develop Without it, however, even its impact on their livelihood, their woman who fought Israel’s early in-house knowledge and expertise opponents admit they would feel health care and their freedom of battles and made it possible for “This is a great opportunity for our front- to act as a coach to quality line staff to be involved in an innovative less safe in their on homes. movement.” improvement teams It’s tea time! a people to seize control of their quality improvement project,” said Tea lovers will soon be making their In a land of contrasts, the Simply separating people isn’t own destiny after 2,000 years of Executive Coach Pat Ostapchuk, who • Staff team development - teams within each home who will work with way to Shalom Village to enjoy big barrier presents a sharp contrast really a path to peace – and for homelessness. is leading the Shalom Village Quality hats, little sandwiches and fabulous Improvement Team. “It will also help us teams from other homes as a part of The Shalom Village Quality between the high ideals of Israel Schwartz that path must be found. Time in Israel also reinforces the desserts! continue to provide the best possible care a LHIN-based learning collaborative and its political reality. Members “The only way to make peace cost of maintaining that destiny Improvement Team for our residents.” The Shalom Village Quality Improvement Please join us at the 29th Annual of the Anshe Sholom tour were is to really make peace,” he said. and why security is never far from From left, back row: Patricia Smalling, The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Team subsequently divided into three Shalom Village Ladies Auxiliary Tea given a close, personal look at “Every act of violence is like a tear the consciousness of Israelis. Signs Local Health Integration Network (HNHB smaller multidisciplinary groups, each Katelyn Charlong, Elizabeth Niewczas, on Thursday July 8, 2010 at one that contrast under the guidance in the universe. You can sew it up, of that obsession with defense are LHIN) plans, funds and integrates the focusing on one of the following topic Pat Ostapchuk and Melissa Cummins. o’clock in Goldie’s Place at Shalom areas: of leaders from Rabbis for Human but it’s never whole cloth again.” everywhere -- ordinary citizens local health system. The HNHB LHIN Middle row: Shelley Waxman, Burgette Village. The Israel security fence runs like an ugly scar across the landscape of the Holy Land, yet many is one of four LHINs participating in • Emergency department avoidance Culley, Berniece Faulkner, Sally Rakas Rights who took us into Silwan In the dusty, rubble strewn walking through a tourist attrac- The proceeds from this year’s tea will Israelis say they feel safer because of it, and terrorist attacks in Jerusalem have decreased Residents First - a five-year provincial • Consistency of resident to staff and the contentious neighbour- neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarah, tion on a Saturday afternoon and Sandra Hamilton. Seated: Thea once again go towards purchasing since it was built. Photo by Steve Arnold initiative developed by the Ontario Health assignment Em, Teresa Yeung and Amber Higson. hood of Sheikh Jarah during a a few minutes walk from the tomb with pistols stuck in their belts, Quality Council (OHQC). power assisted beds for our • Falls prevention Camera shy: Michelle Draper, Mona residents. congregational tour of Israel in of the ancient sage Simon The Just, returning houses to Jews, a move steel and wire protection barrier is tour groups escorted by armed In the first year, Shalom Village is one Other teams participating in the project Hussein, Colleen Clementi and Jeanette March. a Palestinian man named Moham- guards wherever they go; dozens of approximately 100 homes across four Volunteer ticket sellers will soon be Mohammed and his family are only one of the many contrasts of will look at pressure ulcer prevention and O’Leary provincial regions (LHINs) that will come hitting the phones. To learn more Rabbi Michael Schwartz, med and his family showed the trying to fight through those same this strange and wonderful land. of young soldiers walking the continence care. together to learn how to bring the science about tickets, corporate sponsorship director of development for the Anshe Sholom tourists part of the courts. Another is the frequent collision streets everyday with automatic of quality improvement to the front line of “We are excited to be a part of this opportunities, or to donate a door human rights group, captured cost of the continued strike in east- All of these problems, Schwartz of money and religion. weapons slung over their shoul- resident care. project,” said Pat. prize call (905)529-1613 ext. 264. the ambivalent feeling of many ern Jerusalem. said, pose real religious dilemmas You see it everywhere, from the ders; road side memorials to The team recently attended a two day Stay tuned for more information! Israelis about the barrier, taking With the help of Rabbi Yecial for Jews who believe in Israel. cheap souvenir stand in front of vehicles destroyed in the coun- the Hamilton group first to the Greiman, field director of Rabbis “We have to ask, are we living the tomb of the Rambam in Tiber- try’s War of Independence. site of a 2004 terror attack that for Human Rights, Mohammed up to the Torah and where are we ias to the begging cups shoved The message is repeated, Coming soon Thank you for the gift of killed eight Israelis on a muni- explained his family has lived in failing?” he said. “To many people in your face outside the historic silently, in the now empty cipal bus, and then to the ugly the neighbourhood as far back in the world, what Israel does is synagogues of Safed and the trenches and bunkers on a hill in • May is Occupational Health & Safety your time, your hands Month gray stone barrier many feel has as the time of Ottoman Empire, what Judaism does.” frequent appeals of the Orthodox the Golan Heights overlooking and your heart helped reduce such attacks. (To but extremist Jewish settlers Wouldn’t the world’s view of for money outside the Kotel. Syria where it’s impossible not to • Wake up the Gardens May 27th 2010 be fair, he added, there’s no direct who have moved onto the street Judaism and Israel be improved, Some spiritual experiences remember the fear, and courage, • 29th Annual Ladies Auxiliary Chai Tea The most valuable gift you can make is the correlation between the wall and threaten their home today. Schwartz asks, if we were seen to are still free, however. That first of the young men and women th July 8 2010 gift of your time. the decrease in fear. There have Sheikh Jarah has been a large be living by the Torah’s injunction sight of Jerusalem, perhaps from who manned that post during Thank you to all of the wonderful Shalom also been moves on the political Palestinian neighbourhood to not oppress others because we the Mount of Olives, always stirs long years of trouble. • 9th Annual Hannukah Hustle November 21st 2010 Village volunteers who give so generously of front that have helped to stabilize before the War of Independence. were once slaves in Egypt? the spirit. Once past the Haredi If the history of Israel speaks themselves everyday. the situation.) It was also the site of a large Pales- “If Israel could answer the prob- to anything, it’s a willingness to th beggars, the feeling of connection Norma Cooper, left, and Annette Wunder celebrated their 100 birthdays at Shalom Call 905-529-1613 ext. 236 to learn more “Terrorist attacks were going tinian refugee camp. The camp lem of peace, could that lead to a from the Wall, or from the steps of do anything possible to help its Village recently. Congratulations to both! about volunteering at Shalom Village. on left and right at the time. was closed after the war and the situation of world redemption?” the Temple in the archeological neighbours as an expression of People were afraid,” he said. “On houses in Jews in the neighbour- he asked. “The only reason to live park remains strong. Putting your Jewish values -- but to never allow a personal level I feel more secure hood were given to Palestinians. in Israel is the feeling you are work- hands on something that has those neighbours to threaten the with the barrier.” Since 1967 the Israeli right ing toward that redemption.” withstood 2000 years of Jewish country’s right to exist. That feeling of security, has been trying to make it a The contrast of a people whose history is a clear and immediate That’s an important difference. Shalom Village Tribute Cards however, comes at some cost to Jewish enclave. The courts have core belief is in human redemp- connection to our past. the soul of the country whose been removing Palestinians and tion and freedom building a stone, The following individuals have been Judy Levine, Shirley Wexler, Ethel Bain, PASSOVER GREETINGS: Frances honoured by family and friends with a Ruth Goldberg, Benj Applebaum. & David Hoffman, Harold & Sarah donation to Shalom Village: Rochwerg, Lorne & Judy Rochwerg, HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Lou Latner, Kenny & Shelley Rochwerg, Mr. & Mrs. IN MEMORY: Ken Bell, Leonard Gooblar, Leslie Roefe, Howard Kushner, Rabbi Gold, Frima Kaufman, Mrs. Rosen, Mrs. Rose Greenspoon, Valery Merovitch, Baskin, Annette Wunder, Stephen M. Rosen, Minna Loewith, Rabbi Baskin. Anna Shkolnik and Max Ratevosian Emelia Shusterman, Lew Ross, Magda Yanover, George Czutrin, Dale Cohen, Muller, Edward Levy, Wilfred Gerofsky, Goldie Robbins, Molly Rosen, Dorothy Shalom Village will send beautiful tribute Wishing your family a Ernie Tarr, Mort Krieger, Saul Bernstein, Rosenthal. cards on your behalf to acknowledge life’s Joan Silverman, left, and Sarah Fleming Hyman Wiseman, Wilma Binns, John milestones and special occasions. Cards are both long-time Shalom Village HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Elmer & Ada Meen, Lou Hooykaas, Nancy Connolly, are sent directly to the recipient and volunteers. They are shown here in the Farkas, David & Lotti Redner, Joan & Walt Zita Naomi Hershkowitz, Sam Pack, include your own personal message. volunteer-run Corner Store where funds relaxing summer... Brendon. Zelick Goldstein, Lou Latner, Harry raised support staff education. Walfish, Sharon Enkin, Lynda Morris, To send a card call (905) 529-1613 ext. 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THANK YOU: Lorraine Cohen, Audrey Evans for requesting donations … if you want a rewarding volunteer Bob Deans, Lillian Theilheimer, Joel to Shalom Village in lieu of flowers. experience REMEMBERING: Dorothy Adler, Fanny Balberman, Phil Chow, Mary McKay, 495 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, Ont., L8L 5X1 Memorial donations are earmarked for Davine, Sophie Nelson. Aaron Shiffman, Jerome Bergart. palliative care at Shalom Village. This … if you want to support an thoughtful gesture will help other families organization that has a positive Tel: (905) 527-1707 Fax: (905) 528-4684 THINKING OF YOU: Pansy Donaldson, IN APPRECIATION: Minna Loewith, impact on people’s lives Magda Morgenstern, Donna Waxman, as they face many challenges at the end Lily Schwarz, Michael Kemeny, Hilton & of life. Doreen Korman, Naomi Metter. Shirley Silberg, Michael Schayer, Josh David Sweet M.P. Schayer. 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adas israel congregation hamilton hebrew academy beth jacob synagogue Amy Katz andrea levy he torn-apart facade, hat a pleasant surprise was intrigued when I learned to honour these great men & the inconveniences of h a v i n g a t t e n d e d that the Hamilton Hebrew women who have taught our T construction, and the lack “Noah, the Musical” I Academy is having a Gala children that there was sacrifice of a room covered in deep brown W involved in our freedom to be. corkboard can mean only one on Sunday May 9th, a perform- Tribute Dinner to honour the ance put on by the children memory of the fallen Hamilton This memorial will be located at thing: Beth Jacob’s congregants and volunteers from our own Jewish soldiers from all wars, the the entrance to the school and will and supporters are finally enjoy- Hebrew Village Sunday School members of the Canadian Forces serve as a daily reminder to our ing the success of the “Shul Within and the greater Hamilton Jewish that liberated Europe, and both children and future generations. A Shul” campaign. Construction Community. The unexpected the surviving and deceased Jewish This inspirational garden will of the shul’s new sanctuary is now talent of all of the hidden War Veterans of Hamilton. Hamil- enable students and community well underway with an expected “little” gems in our community ton Hebrew Academy educational members to be reminded of, and completion date of August 30, surpassed all of my expectations. programs about the History of take pride in, their country and 2010. From the quality of the costumes Jewish war heroes in Hamilton heritage. This project will be a When the jackhammers go and set design, to the music, the highlighted a need for organizers historic, attraction for Hamilton quiet and the dust settles, the Beth Jacob’s new “Shul within the shul” Thursday, acting, dancing and singing; it left to collect and record an amazing and the surrounding regions. shul will have a completely new me with a smile on my face and amount of data. To me, it is fitting that we pay look: with a new entrance off of core of devoted volunteers over Big Night will feature comedian June 24, 2010 tears in my eyes. I was moved My parents taught me that this tribute. Funds raised will its Cottage Street parking lot that the last several years. Mark Schiff (who regularly opens Rabbi Golan Amar, Hadas Greenberg, Kyla Asper & costume designer Sara Goldberg featuring comedian to see this wonderful group of Remembrance Day was import- benefit the Hamilton Hebrew leads into a light-filled foyer and Upon entering the building, for Jerry Seinfeld) and fabulous with part of the cast from Noah the Musical children and volunteers coming ant to us both as Canadians, and Academy, a school for children beyond: a beautiful new sanc- congregants and visitors are silent auction. Tickets are $100 Mark together as a cohesive unit from to me while wiping her tears after well done in the lead of Noah, she as family members of those who whose survival in this world, and tuary with a seating capacity of invariably caught up in a spirit of for a chance to win a trip for two Schiff Opening act for Seinfeld! varied backgrounds and schools, the finale, “What an inspiration! replied, “We are proud of him and served in armed conflicts. Now freedom to be Jewish, was won by nearly 200. Highlights of the optimism and excitement as the to the destination of your choice Tonight Show Regular! as a result of Hebrew Village Those little children lifted my spir- the entire cast - they are all our that I too am a mother, I have tried the heroes that we will honour at project include wall tiles made shul dons a new look to match and two admissions for the Big Sunday school’s loving & nurtur- its to a whole new level! Thank children in a way so we can all to instil in my children that same the Gala. Students and veterans of Jerusalem stone, wood panel- its evolving journey as a vibrant Night. (up to a value of $5000 - ing environment. It was evident you for bringing me.” My sister, share the pride.” sense of connection and grati- will stand side by side to pass the ing and, most significantly, an and welcoming fully egalitarian only 300 tickets sold) Admission Doors open at 6:30 pm to me that this was not a fly by Judy, who has been involved in Rabbi Amar is already working tude. We always look forward torch, so to say. Preparation for elevator that will make the entire Conservative synagogue. to Big Night only is $36. For tick- Show starts at 7:30 pm night operation but a professional numerous children’s productions on next year’s production for the to seeing our cousin Morley this event has been an incredible building fully accessible. The new While Beth Jacob will open its ets call the Beth Jacob office at Draw for the trip, reception and well thought out project. in Toronto, said she had never dramatic arts programme and I Balinson or Aunt Goldie Robbins learning experience that my chil- “shul within a shul” will give the doors to the community at an 905-522-1351.Come see what all & silent auction after the show My friend Lila compared it to seen a production so well done am certain that it will be astound- selling poppies at Fortinos for dren, family and community will synagogue a brand new multi- inaugural weekend next Octo- the excitement’s about! Come for a Broadway Musical experience by such young talent and she ing, although an extremely hard Remembrance Day. Every time remember for years to come. use space for its daily and weekly ber, you can get a glimpse of services; come for a visit. Come Tickets are $100 for a chance to win a trip and could not get over that it commented that there was quite act to follow. we pass the plaque in the JCC that I encourage the whole services and is a culmination of our ‘work in progress’ at a major to our Big Night! We’d love to see for two to the destination of your choice was actually a children’s Sunday an awesome degree of strong Due to popular demand, commemorates Hamilton’s fallen, community to get involved with the hard work and dedication of fundraiser to be held at the shul you. and two admissions for the Big Night. school production. It was amazing talent in all areas. a second show of Noah The we pause to remember. Remem- the research for this project. If you its staff, lay leadership and large on Thursday, June 24. Beth Jacob’s (up to a value of $5000 - only 300 tickets sold) to see over 300 people swarm the Numerous people from out of Musical will take place on June brance Day does not come only have any information on any of audience. I brought my mother & town thought the play should be 9th @ 2:00pm. Tickets are $18. once a year for us. the fallen soldiers, veterans or kehila jewish community day school Admission to Big Night only is $36. sister along on Mother’s Day and taken on the road and wished it Seniors & Students are $10. At the Gala, an environment- deceased veterans from Hamilton, Call 905.522.1351 for details. ally friendly memorial garden and please e-mail tribute@jewishfu- much to their amazement; they could be performed in Toronto as Call 905-528-0039 or e-mail ehila’s curriculum inte- memorial wall will be dedicated ture.ca enjoyed the show immensely and well. When I complimented Rita [email protected] for grates Judaic and secu- can’t stop praising it. My mom said Kopyto on her son Emanuel’s job tickets. K lar studies with the arts program. Art is not studied apart midrasha hamilton hebrew high hamilton jewish middle school from the rest of the curriculum, but h i s y e a r H a m i l t o n Dog’ which taught me students from the HJMS Grade 6 class rather complement the students’ Hebrew High (Midrasha) to search more deeply other subjects, enhancing the T commemor at ed Yom into the stories I hear he HJMS grade six students Avi Lavin said he likes HJMS curriculum as an alternate means Hazikaron and celebrated Yom every day.” were extremely excited to because he feels safe and part of of learning acquisition and indi- Haatzmaut in Yaakov and Shira Sara Hosiassohn Tshare their enthusiasm for one big happy family. He feels vidual expression. Kehila has Morel’s back yard. The emotional said: “I have learned the new Jewish middle school the teachers are so kind and help- three teachers in the arts – Janus and thought-provoking cere- a lot about my Jewish with the Hamilton Jewish News. ful and mentioned, “not only do McBride is a widely acclaimed artist mony had many of the students faith, culture, and When asked to write about his we learn a lot in all subjects but I who teaches visual arts, Jessie Ann in tears, and encouraged a great e s p e c i a l l y a b o u t HJMS experience, Jared Gaffe really enjoy competing for city Bradshaw is the music teacher, and sense of pride in our Jewish state. myself. I get to keep said, “I really like the HJMS. championships in different sports Paula Baruch teaches drama. Janus McBride helps Erika Apel and Yisrael Price complete an art project related Going to school there is a lot of with Mr. O.” His sister Chaya said Principal Leia Ger-Rogers says, Reflecting on the evening, Adam in touch with all my to their Lag B’Omer studies Strub said that the most meaning- Jewish friends, which fun. We learn a lot too. Instead of that what she likes most about the “The arts are languages that most only learning Judaic studies out HJMS is that everyone is friends people speak.” Familiarity with this ful part was hearing the stories I think is really import- Above, Midrasha students Tamar Livingston, Sarah of eras and peoples, and records history, Kehila students also turn of books, Rabbi Morel teaches us language is a component of educa- of the lost soldiers, and civilian ant. The programs are Hossiasohn, Dagny Collins ,Lauren Schoenberg, and Rachelle and everyone is accepted for who and revelations of the human to the arts because the “living victims of terrorist attacks. Yael really fun and I always Rodin celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut in the Morel’s backyard. how all the lessons in the Torah they are. When asked to expand tion. Kehila students participate spirit.” While the holidays usually history” they embody presents Algranti noted that the Morels’ have a good time. relate to living life in the Jewish on that, she said “We all practice in creative work and use music, convey the stories of Jewish hist- students with a more creative hospitality made everyone feel In the media class, I get Ontario credits all at the same culture. In the source based track, Judaism differently but we are all drama, and visual art to bring their ory and the textual traditions and vibrant representation of welcome. learned about the portrayal of time. The teachers, he said, teach Rabbi Amar teaches Jewish living Jewish and are proud of it. The academic subjects to life in fresh convey the interpretation of that their past. The students have grown more Israel by the media. I discov- great life lessons. He also felt that according to the laws of the Torah, HJMS is very welcoming to new ways. The integration of the arts and more connected to their ered that the media is not always Midrasha strengthened his Jewish mishnah and gemara. The good people that come to the school with other subjects is based on Jewish heritage with each pass- accurate, and I have to be aware faith. thing about having two streams too.” the belief that arts-based learn- Are you a Veteran – or do you know one? ing week. When asked to sum up of its bias. Midrasha has taught me The staff at HHH Midrasha are is that you can choose HOW to All the students were eager ing encourages greater academic The Hamilton Hebrew Academy will honour the sacrifice and dedi- learn Torah. You get to choose to share their feelings about the achievement. If the students learn her experiences, Lauren Schoen- many things, which I will remem- gratified by the overwhelmingly cation of the Jewish War Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of Hamilton berg said: “Hamilton Hebrew ber for the rest of my life.” positive feedback. They encour- to learn it however it appeals to school but since this article has about the Egyptian pyramids at a Gala Tribute Dinner, The Triumph of Spirit, on Monday, June 7, High has been amazing this year! Jake Martin expressed the age other students to “get the credit you. If you decide to come to limited space you can read all through studying their mathemat- 2010. The evening will also pay tribute to the Holocaust liberators We have the opportunity to learn opinion of the whole group, that they deserve” next year. For more the HJMS, you will have amaz- of the comments that students ical qualities and historical signifi- of the Canadian Armed Forces. about things relating to our every- Midrasha is the best opportunity information, visit www.hhhmid- ing teachers and great friends no wroteon the HJMS website at cance, they will also use painting Canadian Jewish soldiers battled not only for freedom day lives and how it connects to get an incredible Jewish educa- rasha.ca or contact Yaakov Morel matter what. I guarantee you will www.hjms.ca . or drawing to create images of the and liberty, but also for Jewish survival. Our soldiers fought for Canada, our values, and a Jewish future. The Gala Tribute will sup- with Judaism. For example, we tion, keep in touch with Jewish at 905-512-1960, or by e-mail at not be disappointed!” pyramids and transform them into port our Jewish future by educating our children about their heri- symbols that can express types of watched a movie called ‘Wag the friends from all backgrounds and [email protected] . tage and the supreme cost of freedom. meaning not available in the other To achieve this aim, the Hamilton Hebrew Academy will be Family Owned And Operated for Over 25 Years means of study. Doing so stimulates establishing the Veterans’ Garden and Memorial Wall, etched with HUGE OFFER! and trains the creative and inter- the names of the fallen Jewish soldiers and all the War Veterans pretive aspects of the mind. Just from our community. As our children enter their school building, as the world around us is revealed they will see the names of these great men and women. These in certain ways by science, so is names will include grandparents, family members, and even name- sakes of these children, who at times paid the ultimate sacrifice for that world revealed in other ways values and ideals greater than themselves. through music, dance, architecture, We are striving to ensure that all our Veterans are remem- literature, and visual art. bered and included. Our long-term objective is to compile an Marik Pinassi Jewish tradition is rich in the archive of names, and a historical chronicle of their wartime nar- Ilya Pinassi artistic representation of the prin- ratives. Please review the listings below of all the fallen Jewish Buy or lease any new Toyota ONLY from Parkway Toyota ciples and beliefs and history that soldiers and Jewish War Veterans from Hamilton who served in are fundamental to Jewish identity. 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