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FEBRUARY 2008 v o l 22:3/ ADAR 5768 Agreement #40007180 Hamilton participates in Coast to Coast projects in Israel Smaller Canadian cities pool resources to help revitalize Galilee communities
JA Federation of Hamil- to Coast” leadership began ton has been extended to consider the possibility of an invitation to join having Hamilton join as a full U partner. Kathy Zilbert, President UIA’s “Coast to Coast” initiative. The invitation was extended “in of the Atlantic Jewish Council principal,” at the final session and current Chair of the Coast of the “Coast to Coast” consul- to Coast Consortium extended tations held at Kibbutz Kfar an invitation to Hamilton to join Giladi. the week-long consultation as For a number of years, six observers. of Canada’s smaller Jewish While in Israel, Fisher and communities have been pool- UJA Federation President Dr. ing a part of their overseas allo- David Somer fully participated cations to maximize their impact in the consultations, visiting in some of Israel’s most periph- and evaluating each of the eral communities. Known as currently funded programs as the “Coast to Coast” Consor- well as visiting a number of new tium, the Vancouver, Calgary, programs under consideration. Pictured above: Dr. Ethan Vishniac (left), with his aunt, Mara Vishniac Kohn, her husband, Walter Kohn and event chair, Madeleine Levy at the UN International Day of Commemoration of victims of the Holocaust that was held at McMaster Edmonton, Winnipeg. Ottawa One of those was the Shecha- University on January 27. and Maritime communities have fim School for severely disabled devoted significant resources to children, a school with which a series of educational and social Hamilton now has a relation- U.N. Holocaust commemoration service programs, all located in ship because it received the bulk the Galilee Panhandle, Israel’s of Hamilton’s Israel Emergency activities on the increase most northern communities. Campaign allocation. gerald fisher Federation Executive Director According to Somer, this was Since the establishment of the years leading up to World War Professor of Theology, who Gerald Fisher, who participated a unique experience. “I have annual United Nations Day of II. recalled his childhood during Commemoration of Victims of Later that evening a remark- the war, when his family hid a From the moment we stepped off a bus, the Holocaust three years ago, able Holocaust Commemoration Jewish family in their home, at Canadians were warmly embraced by their Hamilton has become the center event took place at Brantford’s enormous risk to themselves. Israeli counterparts. None of it was ‘for show.’ of commemorative events in New Covenant Christian Fellow- The driving force behind People really knew each other, had visited Canada. This was made evident ship, sponsored by Christians much of this activity was Madel- by the three major events that for Israel, Canada, that drew an eine Levy of UJA Federation’s each other in both countries – outside of the took place in the Hamilton audience of close to 400 people. Holocaust Education Commit- work of the consortium – knew each other’s are Between January 27th and Rev. Dr. John Tweedie, Chair- tee. When asked about her children and were very genuinely connected. 29th. man of Christians for Israel, motivations for such activity,
david somer The focal point of the Holo- welcomed several guests from Madeleine replied “Remem- President, UJA Federation caust commemorative activ- the Hamilton Jewish commun- bering is a necessary rebuke to ity was the January 27th event ity and an even larger number of those who say the Holocaust at McMaster University, featur- Christians for Israel supporters never happened or has been in the consultation explained been on Israel missions before ing the premiere exhibition from as far away as London and exaggerated. Holocaust denial that “Hamilton was not invited and have a strong appreciation in Canada of Roman Vishniac Toronto. Special guest, Faye is the work of bigots. We must to join at the beginning of this for the work of UIA’s Israel office photographs from the collec- Lazebnik Schulman, survivor reject their false claims when- initiative because frankly, the as well as the Jewish Agency tion entitled “A Vanished and partisan, in a fitting tribute ever, wherever and by whom- perception was that we had not for Israel (JAFI ) which is UIA’s World.” An audience of over to family members and friends ever they are made.” consistently demonstrated the partner in program delivery. 300 community leaders from lost during that darkest of nights, Federation President Dr. capacity to raise and allocate the However, this experience was across the city was captivated took audience members back in David Somer praised Levy for dollars required to fully partici- very different. It exposed me by the program, which included time to meet these important her extraordinary achievements. pate. That perspective began to to a whole new level of under- Judy Kopelow’s musical intro- people in her life. “Madeleine’s commitment to change over the past few years standing of the Israel-Diaspora duction as well as remarks from On January 29th, a third Holocaust education, her crea- as a result of a growing UJA partnership, working together the Honorable Jason Kenney, Holocaust Commemorative tivity in program development, campaign and especially as a on the ground to assist the very Mayor Fred Eisenberger and event took place at Redeemer her ability to forge new, mean- result of our community’s very vulnerable, to strengthen Israel’s MPP Ted McMeekin. University College in Ancas- ingful partnerships beyond the strong response to last year’s peripheral communities and to The highlight of the event ter before an audience of 300 Jewish community and her Israel Emergency Campaign.” build really meaningful rela- were remarks offered by Roman people – predominantly young unquenchable spirit combine In February 2007, Hamilton tionships between Israelis and Vishniac’s daughter, Mara Vish- and Christian, who sat in rapt to provide the Hamilton Jewish was invited to join with the Canadians.” niac Kohn, who travelled from attention as Auschwitz survivor community with a precious “Coast to Coast” Consortium Both Fisher and Somer California to participate, and Dr. Eva Olsson conveyed the and irreplaceable asset. As a for the purposes of distribut- expressed their positive impres- spoke tenderly of her father’s story of her family’s unsuccess- result Hamilton is now recog- ing Israel Emergency Campaign sions of the programs they love for the culture enshrined ful struggle to survive.Her story nized as the Canadian leader in dollars. It was as a result of that in the thousands of photos of was touchingly augmented by Holocaust and Human Rights Jewish life in Eastern Europe remarks from Dr. AL Wolters, education.” successful process that “Coast Please see COAST TO COAST on page 2 which he photographed in the Redeember University College
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coast to coast continued from page 1 Encountering Shechafim School for severely disabled children receives Canadian funds
ne of the most import- ant site visits during Othe “Coast to Coast” consultations was a special visit to Shechafim School, provided especially for the Hamilton representatives. The connection between Hamilton and Shechafim was initiated by the Coast to Coast Consortium in response to Hamilton’s strong result in last year’s Israel Emergency Campaign. Shechafim is the institution that received the bulk of Hamilton’s Israel Emer- gency Campaign resources. Shechafim is a school for severely disabled chil- dren, most with multiple disabilities. It is located in the small regional center of Mevo’ot Shechafim staff member introduces her student to David Somer while Carlos Ha’Hermon, a few kilometers looks on south of Kiryat Shmona in Shechafim. He told the HJN be an expression of generos- Carlos Goldberg, director of the educational system department of Mevo’ot the Galilee panhandle region. “for all the love, devotion ity from Hamilton that rivaled HaHermon Council, Ishai Adler, princial of Shechafim, David Somer, David Rose, This area, along the Lebanon and professionalism being what Jewish Maritimers could chair of the Friends of Shechafim Committee. border, suffered serious delivered to these children, spontaneously deliver. I am visited as well as the process what he witnessed. “From damage during the 2006 war. the fact is that the school – in happy to accept their achieve- that evaluates every program’s the moment we stepped off a The school serves a diverse its present condition – could ment as a standard for us to performance. Somer elaborated bus, Canadians were warmly population of Jewish Israelis, not meet Canadian licensing attain.” on the program content. embraced by their Israeli Arab Israelis and Druze from standards. The physical plant Somer told the HJN, “Over “Much of what we saw related counterparts. None of it was ‘for the nearby Golan heights. is old and outdated. The avail- the coming year, as we explore directly to programs designed show.’ People really knew each UJA Federation President able equipment was worn out the possibilities of becoming to assist vulnerable popula- other, had visited each other Dr. David Somer explained and in disrepair. The rooms permanent members of Coast tions; the disabled, the elderly, in both countries – outside of that ““We were happy to be were small, cold and poorly to Coast, we will continue youth at risk etc. Each program the work of the consortium asked to participate with the lit – just to keep the power bill to develop a relationship to was well conceived, deliv- – knew each other’s children Coast to Coast group during down. These children need our Shechafim. In addition to our ered and administered with and were very genuinely the emergency campaign and support and I am hoping we Israel Emergency campaign a real focus on getting results. connected. I would hope that were determined to visit the will be able to provide it.” allocation, we have already Problems and shortcomings participation in ‘Coast to Coast: school while with the group Coast to Coast participants directed an additional $5,000 were honestly addressed. We can lead to those kinds of rela- in December. One of the key from the Maritimes visited the raised from last summer’s could not have asked for better tionships between Israelis and issues I wanted to explore school while on a mission in UJA Walk, for the purchase of accountability.” Hamiltonians.” was the viability of establish- November. Their encoun- new bedding and therapeutic Beyond the programs Fisher’s final comment ing an ongoing relationship ter with the school demon- equipment. Our community designed to assist vulner- expressed his admiration for between the school and our strated the kind of response professionals have organized able population groups, what his professional counterparts in community.” struck Fisher was the similar- Israel. People who know Israel Somer went on to say “the ities in issues being faced by know that it can be a some- encounter left me with many These children need our support and I am hoping both Israel’s most northern what difficult environment very deep impressions. The we will be able to provide it. communities and the Hamil- to make anything happen the leadership of the school; david somer ton Jewish community. “Both way you really want. The staff the principal, the direc- President, UJA Federation communities are facing signifi- professionals in the UIA Israel tor, the director of therapy cant demographic challenges. office; Yossi Tanuri, Michael are immensely devoted and the school really needs from the creation of a mosaic, which Each is losing a significant Biton and Nurit Biderman are capable people. It was inspir- all of us. After visiting the will be delivered to the school number of its young people; miracle workers. I am hoping ing to listen to them as they school, this Israel mission – as our gift on Israel’s 60th birth- Hamilton to the GTA and Upper that we will have large delega- described their achievements which drew sixty two partici- day and we are hoping to have Galilee to the Tel Aviv area. tion on the November 2008 and future goals. It was also pants from a population of less school representatives visiting Each faces serious challenges “Coast to Coast” Mission so that very clear that this school is than three thousand, across Hamilton in 2008.” in enticing its young people our people can see for them- in desperate need of resources four provinces – raised an addi- All the components for estab- to return and to attract other selves the miracles being deliv- of every kind. They are count- tional $92,000 above their UJA lishing a warm and rewarding young people to join them.” ered every single day in our ing on support from Diaspora campaign in fifteen minutes, relationship are coming into Perhaps what struck the Coast to Coast programs. Once communities and are hoping all for the school. place. With the support of the Hamilton leaders the most was you see this, you will under- that Hamilton will be one of According to Fisher “It community, Hamilton has an the depth of the friendships stand everything about why them. would be wonderful if Hamil- opportunity to make a differ- that have developed between our UJA campaign and other UJA Federation Executive ton – with its larger popula- ence in the lives of vulnerable Coast to Coast volunteers and work UJA Federation does for Director Gerald Fisher accom- tion, could organize an Israel Israelis in ways we have never their Israeli counterparts. Israelis so vitally important.” panied Somer on the visit to mission with that many partici- done before. Somer was deeply moved by pants. Equally important would
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Managing Editor Missions to Israel Gerald Fisher Yachdav 2008, an International Mission to Israel Telephone for Young Leaders. Celebrate Israel’s special birthday in 905-628-0058 Jerusalem with Karen Hayesod and young people (25-45) from around the world from June 17-20, 2008. Fax 905-627-7099 Canadian Coast to Coast Lion of Judah Mission to Europe and Israel from November 4-12, that Circulation 2,000 will lead into the International Lion of Judah Conference in Israel from November 12 - 16. The Europe stop will include Budapest and Vienna and the Israel portion will concentrate Editorial Policy on Northern Israel. The HJN invites members of the community to UIA Federations Canada (UIAFC) Coast-to-Coast contribute letters, articles Mission to Israel November 9 - 16, 2008, imme- or guest editorials. diately preceding United Jewish Communities’ General Written submissions and Assembly (GA), which will be held in Jerusalem.
advertisements must be Pictured above: Michelle Urbanek and Noah Leibtag, alumni of the 2006 March forwarded by the deadline of the Living, who recently spoke at a March of the Living 2008 recruitment meet- Israeli Film Festival indicated in each issue. This ing on the impact of the program. This spring Hamilton will send a delegation Beth Jacob Synagogue on March 1 and 2, 2008. See ad, page of 7 students who will join thousands of Jewish teens from around the world on newspaper reserves the 14 for details. right to edit, condense or this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Those teens include Jonathon Asa, Jordanna Comeau, Jonathan Harris, Jacob Kriszenfeld, Barry Levitt, Ashley Malka and Daniel reject any contribution for Miller. The Canadian March of the Living program is coordinated by Canada Israel Yom Ha’atzmaut brevity or legal purposes. Experience, a department of UIA Federations Canada, and is subsidized by local UJA JCC Community Wide celebration on Thursday, May 8 Federation campaigns. Their journey takes place from April 28th – May 11, 2008. If Deadline for submissions you would like to find more about this program visit www.marchoftheliving.org. for the next edition of the UJA Walkathon HJN is March 3, 2008. This years UJA Walkathon co-chairs, Carolyn Molot and UJA Federation 1-6 Denise Calman are pleased to announce that our commu- nity will take part in a global WALK THE LAND project in Beneficiary Agencies 7 celebration of Israel 60th Anniversary. Our community will UJA Federation of Hamilton JCC 8 join supporters from other cities across the globe in this first-time-every worldwide initiative! Join your neighbors, President Feature Stories 9, 11 your community and walkers everywhere as we walk as David Somer one for Israel. Walkathon scheduled for May 2008 – watch Advertising Feature 10 for exciting details about “Walk The Land”. Past President Leslie Lasky Shalom Village 12 Community 13-15 UJA Campaign Co-Chairs We want to get you David Horwood The Back Page 16 Michael Kam to Israel this summer Debbie Strub Ralph Travis Israel Experience Scholarships Available
VP Financial Resources Development Coming Up... UJA Federation of Hamilton, is proud to announce that financial support is avail- Shirley Molot able to Hamilton students intending to participate in extended programs in Israel Passover Issue in 2008. This support is made available through the Ralph Travis Israel Experience Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund was created to honor the life, generos- VP Human Resources Development Deadline for booking ad space ity and memory of Ralph Travis; a community member who was truly devoted to Vivienne Epstein Mar 3 2008 Israel and to strengthening Jewish identity in our community’s children. This schol- arship is awarded as an entitle- VP Administration Deadline for receiving editorial copy ment to Jewish students from Paul Roth Mar 20, 2008 Hamilton, sixteen years or older, enrolling in recognized “Israel Treasurer Deadline for receiving ad copy Experience” programs. Applica- William Steen tions for other education programs April 9, 2008 in Israel may be considered on an Honorary Legal Counsel Estimated Date of Arrival individual basis. For information regarding recognized Israel Experi- Allen Wynperle Feb 15, 2008 ence Programs, please go to www. canadaisraelexperience.com. Board Members The scholarship will be up to Sol Algranti, Boris Eventov, Joy $500 per student, depending on Foster, Jill Gaffe, Jerry Goldblatt, the number of applications and Mark Gould, Cheryl Greenbaum, availability of funds. Participat- Benjamin Katz, Howard Katz, Bringing the community together Sandra Katz, Jacki Levin, Larry ing families are expected to be in Levin, Monte Levy, Cindy Mark, www.jewishhamilton.org good standing with United Jewish Tom Martin, Sandy Morris, Appeal. Application deadline for Harold Pomerantz, Shelley summer 2008 programs is April 30th. Applications available at 905-648-0605, Rochwerg, Hanna Schayer, Debbie ext 306. Sheinbaum, Mario Stolar, David The Ralph Travis Scholarship fund is an important part of the Federation’s Legacy Streiner, Martin Strub, Harvey Endowment Fund. Additional contributions are welcomed. Please contact the feder- JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON Waxman, Janet Weisz-Asa. ation office to learn how you can help support this wonderful initiative.
3 UJA Federation Legacy Endowment Fund Your Life... Emerges as Major Priority
imply put, we want to develop our Jacobs fund for Holocaust Education, Your Legacy Federation’s Legacy Endowment among others, support a number of ‘‘ fund into the Center for Jewish vital, ongoing programs. In addition, Sphilanthropy in Hamilton. That there are many family foundations that is the role of Federation endowment have provided support for both directed funds in every successful community purposes and the general fund as well. in North America and we intend to be We want to honor them for their past one of them.” support and explain to them the vision This was the vision with which Chair we have for the future.” Willy Steen challenged the first meet- Another program being planned for ing of UJA Federation’s renewed Legacy early May 2008 is a seminar for both Endowment Fund Committee. potential donors and for their finan- Mr. Steen continued by saying “the cial managers. According to Harris “it two key elements in making this initia- is important that donors and those who tive successful are support from key advise them are aware of all the many community leaders and the cooperation gifting opportunities and methods that of other local agencies. This will require are available to them through the Legacy a level of cooperation that in Hamilton Endowment Fund. The tax advantages of is usually reserved for emergencies. But Charitable Bequest planned giving are immense. We want if you look at the demographics of our to bring this technical information to donor base, ‘emergency’ may be the people who will benefit and who may When you choose to leave a bequest of a specific amount of cash, a percentage of most appropriate word to describe our want to use it to both their personal your estate, or the remainder of your estate to the Legacy Endowment Fund, you situation. Hamilton has always risen to advantage and to the support of the create a permanent legacy that will benefit the Jewish community for generations to meet its challenges and we will meet Jewish community.” come. There’s no limit to the amount you may set aside from your estate; you may this one as well. All of the elements for One key asset to this initiative is the make a gift as large or as small as you like. success are within our grasp. fact that the administration of the Legacy
There are many wonderful and easy to make a gift for the future. In other communities, schools, social service agencies and other regular beneficiaries work in • Gift of Cash/Assets – An outright gift of cash or appreciated assets like stocks partnership with federation in developing “menus” or bonds is the easiest way. to present to potential donors. Directed funds to support specific institutions are easily accommodated • Gift of Life Insurance – A gift of life insurance is particularly appealing to within the federation endowment fund which is the donors because of its reasonable cost and tax benefits. By naming the Legacy vehicle through which every agency benefits. Endowment Fund owner and beneficiary, the donor is able to deduct the amount of gerald fisher the annual premiums. uja federation executive director
• Gift of RRSPs or RRIFs – A gift of RRSPs or RRIFs is ideal for transfer in UJA Federation President David Fund was transferred to the Jewish Foun- whole or in part, as it is subject to high taxation when left in your estate. Somer commented that “Over the past dation of Greater Toronto in 2005. twenty years, every Jewish community Former Federation President Leslie Lasky, There may be additional funding vehicles available to you. The Legacy Endowment in Canada, large and small, has made who engineered the transfer, explained development of their endowment fund a “our funds now benefit from the most Fund staff or your financial/estate planner can help you select the one best suited to major priority… and they have all been comprehensive management support your philanthropic goals. successful. Even communities as small as and investment strategies available in London and the Maritimes have raised Canada. They make all the tough deci- Here are some examples of how you might create a charitable bequest in your will: millions of dollars in order to secure their sions and we have a guaranteed pay out. future. I am confident that with Willy All we have to do is put our energy into • Help the Jewish community address its most pressing current needs by driving the initiative, we will achieve raising additional dollars. That’s all we making a general bequest. our goals as well.” have to do.” Several community leaders have In terms of raising additional dollars, I bequeath $______(or ______% of my residuary estate) to the UJA already offered their support in this UJA Federation Executive Director, Legacy Endowment Fund of Hamilton. project. Bill Morris, Stan Tick and Gerald Fisher, mentioned that the Mark Gould, along with Howard Katz, cooperation of other agencies can really • Support a specific agency or cause of interest to you every year, in perpetuity, Allen Rams, Madeleine Levy and Allan make a difference. I look forward to with a designated bequest to establish an endowment fund. Wynperle have all agreed jump start establishing a new level of partnership this initiative. Others will soon come with all our schools, social service agen- I bequeath $ ______(or ______% of my residuary estate) to the UJA on board. Working together with UIA cies and other regular beneficiaries in Canada’s Dov Harris, they are planning developing “menus” to present to poten- Legacy Endowment Fund of Hamilton to establish an endowment fund to support several programs that will take place in tial donors. (names program(s) or organization(s) of your choice). spring 2008. The Federation’s Legacy Endowment First and foremost, an April 10th Fund is the vehicle through which These examples are meant only as suggestions. The staff of the Legacy Endowment reception to thank donors to the fund every agency benefits. Directed funds Fund of Hamilton, in consultation with the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, is now being planned. According to to support specific institutions are easily would be happy to speak with you or your financial/legal advisor or develop language Harris “it is important to not overlook accommodated within the fund. Feder- that reflects your specific objectives. the many important donors who already ation and agency leaders can approach support the Legacy Endowment Fund. potential donors together. That is the Programs as diverse as the Ralph Travis model I would like us to establish in A gift today to the UJA Legacy Endowment Fund of Hamilton, under the management Israel Experience Fund, The Educa- Hamilton.” of the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, will allow you to be there for your tion Endowment Fund and the Erwin family, your community, and the Jewish people whenever help is needed.
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We thank an alert reader for pointing out an error in our article on “Gifts of We need your help Appreciated Securities” where we stated that tax advantages were not available for UJA Federation of Hamilton is asking you to help us out with donations to private foundations. In fact, since March 27, 2007 gifts of marketable providing some information in order to serve you better as a securities to private foundations are eligible for special tax savings. Kindly refer to community. We are updating our files to “The JCF Canadian Gift Planning Handbook” by Robert A. Kleinman FCA – www. include birthdates, shul affiliations and jcfmtl.org/handbook/ proper mailing addresses.
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It’s easy to do…. just visit our website at www.jewishhamilton.org to complete the data form or contact the Federation office at 905-648-0605. HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON All information will be kept confidential. 4 UJA Federation Five Hamiltonians participate in Young Leadership Conference elaine levine
ive delegates from our plans are already underway community attended to implement her suggestion the National Young of holding a thank-you tele- F Leadership Conference thon in Hamilton. As co-chair in Montreal from November of the UJA Campaign Women’s 23rd to 25th. The conference Division she found the break- was organized by United Israel out session on canvassing very Appeal of Canada. Mario Stolar, inspiring and plans to help our conference chair, led the bring excellent speakers to recruitment and was enthusias- Hamilton. tic about attending to find out Daryn came away with a new more about the Young Adult appreciation for those that are Division (YAD ages 25-45). involved in the campaign allo- Unlike previous YAD confer- cation process, “those commit- ences this one was by invita- tee members have to make the tion only and had a maximum tough decisions.” He would of 125 delegates across Canada. like to see young adults get Pictured above from left to right, are conference participants, Kristine Stolar, Lisa Morris, Elaine Levine, Mario Stolar and The five spaces allocated to together for useful commun- Daryn Epstein. Hamilton were filled by Mario ity building projects, and to and Kristine Stolar, Lisa Morris, learn more about Israel. He experiences and values with development he felt it was a will be substantially better for Daryn Epstein and Elaine commented “Community other young professionals.” must. generations to come. It is up Levine (staff). building and socially active He wanted to find out how I share Mario’s enthusiasm to us and the time is right now! Kristine was impressed with projects foster unique experi- other communities are keep- to establish YAD in Hamilton! Together, we can make Hamil- the size of this conference. ences which will help to build ing their young adults more One of my first priorities is to ton a city where young people “There were enough people a strong Jewish identity.” connected. “Throughout the plan targeted events for differ- will want to come to. there from all different size The conference provided weekend, I kept thinking about ent age demographics. As a As a result of the In Montreal communities to share ideas Mario with many positive how certain people would Federation, it is up to us to conference we will be running yet it was not too large; you outcomes. His first comment have loved the conference pay particular attention to our a Young Leadership Develop- were able to meet and talk with was, “It was great for Kristine had they been there,” he said, young adults, both those who ment program from the Fall almost everyone and really get and I to get away from our daily adding that he felt many of his stay in Hamilton or return to 2008 to Summer 2009. Enrol- to know people.” routine and have the oppor- friends had missed out by not the city to raise their family.If ment will be limited! Watch Lisa found the “best practi- tunity to re-connect in a differ- being there for the networking. we give this demographic the our website and the next issue ces” session a highlight and ent setting while sharing our For professional and personal attention it deserves our future of the HJN for details.
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UJA 2008: We’re Almost There! JCC Redevelopment in final stages
The UJA Campaign with the quickest start in history is ever so close Plan presented to joint JCC/Federation leadership group in January to reaching its goal… but is not there yet. The two campaign groups gerald fisher still to finish are the “snowbirds” - who left town before they could be canvassed and the telethon divisions. Special efforts are underway to he long and complicated study was a series of questions now essentially completed. reach everyone still not canvassed. process of developing a designed to elicit the degree of A presentation of the plan to plan for the revitalization community support there might a joint JCC Federation leader- Campaign staff told the HJN that “last year, these were the first groups T of the JCC is nearing an end. be to finance a major upgrade ship group took place in late to finish.” Because of the Hezbollah attacks against Israel during the The process began in earnest in of the facility and programs. January. Although it gener- summer, dozens of people volunteered right at the beginning of the 2006 with the engagement of The results were delivered to a ated many questions and will campaign. They provided the momentum to finish everything as quickly professional consultants from community meeting in Febru- require some fine tuning before as possible. The telethon divisions were essentially completed before both United Jewish Commun- ary 2007. formal approval and presenta- the High Holy Days. Many “Snowbirds” called in their commitments ities and the Jewish Commun- The several hundred surveys, tion to potential donors, there before they left town. ity Center Association. It the half dozen focus groups and was a sense that a substan- There is less than three hundred commitments left to come in. Every- concludes with a series of meet- private interviews with poten- tial piece of work had been one received a direct mail appeal near the end of December, with a ings to explore the possibility tial major donors revealed a accomplished. pledge card and return envelope. Donors are urged to return them as of public support for the center complex set of results. Respond- The plan calls for a redevelop- quickly as possible. In addition, youth telethons have been organized as a Hamilton-Wentworth Muni- ents clearly expressed their pref- ment of the site in three parts: from now through mid February to finish the campaign. cipal Facility to also serve as erence for a continued JCC with a complete redevelopment of And here’s something new….. as well as volunteering with the clos- a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic an independent and upgraded the existing building to provide ing campaign telethons, our young people will initiate Hamilton’s first Friendship Building. facility. However – and not enhanced meeting space, office ‘Thank You” telethon. Campaign Co-Chair Lisa Morris brought the idea Working with a collabora- unusual for studies of this kind space and health club facilities, back to Hamilton from the UIA Young Leadership Conference in Mont- tive group of Federation and – respondents were far more the replacement of the existing real. The idea is to let each donor know how much their gift is appreci- JCC leaders, the consultants ambivalent about their willing- basketball court bubble with a developed and implemented ness to financially support such permanent facility that would ated. Given that so much of our campaign is devoted to strengthening a community study designed to an initiative. include an auditorium and func- Jewish identity and to Jewish education, its especially nice young people elicit reliable data on community During the private inter- tion facilities and the permanent have volunteered to extend that thoughtful message. perceptions of the current JCC views, several potential major covering over the three indoor If you haven’t made your pledge to the UJA 2008 Campaign, please and on the kinds of programs donors indicated that they may and three outdoor tennis courts do so now by calling 905-648-0605 ext. 306 – or make your commit- and services the community have an interest in financially into a year-round facility. ment on-line by going to www.jewishhamilton.org. would like the JCC to provide. supporting a renewed JCC, but Looking toward the future, Perhaps most critical to the would not indicate any commit- JCC President Joel Feldman ment before reviewing a plan said “this is an opportunity for for the redevelopment of the every member of our Jewish site as well as an operational Community to take part in shap- business plan. JCC leadership ing the future of the Jewish recognized this as an important Community Centre and the opportunity and went to work future of the Jewish commun- to develop these plans. ity. Together we can develop a The redevelopment plan and JCC that we can be proud of.” operational business plan are
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Jewish Social Services Newly formed Jewish Faculty Yiddish Club Association at McMaster The newly formed Yiddish club had their second meeting on December 23, 2007. Twenty five people attended, some Group to promote Israel and Jewish interests on campups speaking a beautiful Yiddish, many knowing a lot of Yiddish judy schwartz words. We meet from 11:00 am to !:00 pm at 30 King St E Dr.Aurel Braun, speaking on delicious smell of Westdale Deli Dundas, for a nosh, speak some Yiddish, watch a Yiddish Video With the help of UJA Feder- Campus Rights and the Middle falafel. Thanks to our students, (with subtitles) and listen to songs and jokes in Yiddish. We are ation of Hamilton’s Campus East. The following program Anna Kos, Alison Fine, Andrea “high tech” in that we will be using taperecorders and video recorders. We also enjoy many Yiddish stories downloaded from Services Committee, we are is will feature the film, Hero Rowan, David Goldberg and the internet. Last month we laughed to a video of famous pleased to announce that the in Heaven, on March 18. The Steve Mendel and many others Yiddish commedians. We all use our Yiddish names and if Jewish Faculty Association Association is open to all Jewish for all their hard work. someone does not have one we give them one. The next Yiddish (JFA) has now become a reality. members of faculty and staff at On Friday January 25th we Club meeting, that includes a light lunch, will take place on This is open to Jewish members McMaster, as well as to non- held the very first inter-faith Sunday, March 9, 2008, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 30 King St. of faculty and staff at McMaster Jewish faculty who wish to Shabbat dinner on campus. E. in Dundas. Come and learn the “Joys of Yiddish”! “YOU as well as non –Jewish faculty join us. Anyone who wishes We owe much thanks to the DON’T HAVE TO SPEAK YIDDISH” you just have to want to have who wish to join. The JFA was to receive future announce- university for helping to accom- fun. Please make your reservation with Lillian Hinkleyat formed with three goals in ments about JFA programs plish this goal. Members of each 905-627-9922, ex 25 or Ruth Fine at 905-679-1797. mind. please contact Fred Hoppe at cultural club, members of the 1. To promote Israel and [email protected]. chaplaincy and the student Jewish interests on campus. The JSA and Israel On union will be there to share Kosher Food Bank 2. To work closely and Campus (IOC) are very happy in the Shabbat experience. collaboratively with the Jewish to welcome the Jewish Faculty Thanks to Rabbi Eisenstein for Who uses the Hamilton Kosher Food Bank? You would be Student Association (JSA) - in Association to campus and his support and accepting the surprised. Our clients could include your neighbor, children order to help provide a support- thank them for their support. role as our scholar and leader who go to school with yours, single parents, seniors who only ive and secure environment for We are off to a good start for this event. have their Canada pension to live on and others who do not even Jewish students on campus and this term. Our first major event We are very involved in qualify for Canada pension, families who are having a tough in their classrooms. was a “Virtual” Israel Birthright planning many new events for time surviving from paycheque to paycheque, and people who 3. To provide a welcome Experience. Special thanks to Israel Week on campus which are living on disability allowances that barely have enough address for Jewish faculty and Rabbi Danny Green who gave will take place from Febru- money to pay the rent and the bills, let alone buy food. All of our staff who are new to McMaster us permission for the use of ary 4th to 8th during which clients are helped in a confidential and dignified way. In Hamilton there are over 50 Jewish families who receive help (and Hamilton). the Yeshiva for this amazing the JSA, in cooperation with from us on a monthly basis – either through receiving financial The JFA’s first program was program. The building echoed IOC, are bringing speakers aid or food vouchers. Having this extra help allows people to get held on February 4 and featured with Israeli music and the Benjamin Pogrund and Yariv through the month with enough food to give their children Oppenheimer to campus. Also breakfast, provide them with lunch and have enough food for in February we are helping to themselves – and help them purchase extra supplies during coordinate “Shabbat 100”with Jewish holidays. Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors SAVE THE DATE! Chabad Lubavitch and are look- we do not have to turn anyone away. But we can always use ing forward to topping last year’s more hlep and you help make a difference by sending a tribute The Hamilton Jewish Social Services Food Bank presents the record number of students to card for Purim, Rosh Hashana, or any other happy occasion. You more than 100 attendees. can also order a Tzedaka Centerpiece for your upcoming simcha. ‘Children Hand in Hand Fun Fair’ In conjunction with Shalom You are helping people in this community have a better quality of Sunday, May 4, 2008 life, helping children not feel the pangs of hunger, or saving at The Hamilton Jewish Social Services in Dundas. Village and the Gerontology someone from living on the streets because they choose to eat. Children will bring food for needy children in our community, Department at McMaster we and entertainment and refreshments will be provided. are holding our senior prom at The purpose of this day is to bring awareness to the community Shalom Village on March 6th. Theatre Club and get food donated to our Food Bank. This has now become an annual event and is very special to both Wednesday March 5 at 2:00 pm We all know how difficult it is to fill the stomachs of hungry children students and residents alike. THE CLEAN HOUSE at the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto when no money is available. Please come and support these children! $57
Wednesday, April 2 at 2:00 pm WONDERFUL TOWN at Niagara on the Lake. $61.
Wednesday, May 28 at 2:00 pm DIRTY DANCING at The Royal Alex in Toronto. $92.
Wednesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at St. Jacob’s Counry Playhouse. $52.
Wednesday, July 2 at 2:00 pm FIRE at the Lighthouse Theatre in Port Dover. Based on the lives of pop icon Jerry Lee Lewis and his cousin evangelist Jimmy Swaggart. $46. fowler & associates Wednesday, August 13 at 2:00 pm CABARET at Avon Theatre in Stratford. $80.
Wednesday, August 27 at 2:00 pm Complete Investment & Estate Planning JERSEY BOYS at The Toronto Centre for the Arts, a musical based on the smash broadway hit and Tony award winning singing group “Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons”. $95.
Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm Scott Thomson Dwight A. Fowler Shane Fowler AFTER THE DANCE at the Royal George Theatre at Niagara on Investment Executive Senior Investment Executive Investment Executive the Lake. It’s 1938 and the generation of Bright Young Things Director, Financial Services are still carrying on like it’s the Roaring Twenties although the threat of another war looms. $63.
Tuesday, October 23 at 2:00 pm MUSIC MAN in Stratford. $81. Tel: (905) 570-7965
Tuesday, November 6 at 2:00 pm Toll Free: 1-800-461-5842 CAESAR & CLEOPATRA at Stratford. $58. Fax: (905) 570-7989 Prices quoted includes transportation as well as the price of one ticket. These trips make great birthday, anniversary, Mothers and Fathers day gifts. If you would like to be put on our mailing list call 905-627-9922 or email carolkramesjss@ TM Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ScotiaMcLeod
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Living it up at the JCC Upcoming Programs
Indoor Soccer Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm February 6 - April 16 in the JCC Bubble Cost: $55/child; Ages 4 - 8 Weekly snack provided. Coaches Moriel Mesterman and Raffi Shulman. Don’t delay; Register today! 905-648-0605.
Purim Carnival Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Music and a magic show,
The Teen Casino night held on November 17th was face painting, balloon animals , Thank you to the entire community for help- a huge success. The teens played joker poker,poker, CHESTER THE CLOWN, carnival games, ing to make this year’s Hamilton Jewish Film black jack, roulette, war and more and paticipated Festival a huge success. Thank you to our food, fun and much more in our amazing silent auction. Thank you to Howard committee, our volunteers and our sponsors Katz, Mrs. Katz, Mario Stolar, David Kravetzky, Norma for a job well done! Jack, Shannon Girt and Andrea Rowan for volunteerin their time. Hamilton Shoah Memorial Project
The Yom Hashoah Committee has created a permanent memorial banner to honour our beloved family and friends who perished, but who will never be forgotten. Once again we are inviting the Hamilton community to contribute names of family and friends who have not yet been included. Any donations will be appreciated and can Winter Camp at the JCC led by Director Sari Meyer- There was standing room only at the JCC Jazz and be forwarded to Laura Laengerer at the son and her team was a great success. Activities at Comedy night January 26, 2008. The Mohawk JCC. Yom Hashoah will take place on camp included arts and crafts, popcorn and a movie, Jazz Trio was incredible and the Comics were very sledding, human snakes and ladders, bubble play May 1st, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Temple funny. It was a great time had by all! including sports and the bouncing castle. We had Anshe Sholom. Please review the list tennis led by Frances Critchley and Gymnastics led posted on jewishhamilton.org and fax by Nicole Carter. The campers stayed warm with hot chocolate and had a blast! your submission to 905-648-8388 or bring it to Laura Laengerer at the JCC.
Please contact the JCC for information Camp Kadimah is on the following upcoming events or looking to hire the President’s check our website at jcchamilton.com following specialists: Sunday, February 24th, 2008 Message Morris Black Public Speaking Contest Dance/gymnastics , K’tanim, Saturday, March 8th, 2008 sports, drama, science and Saturday Night Fever Disco Party nature, computers, Judaica/ Sunday, March 16th, 2008 Mashgiach, photography, arts Joel Feldman Purim Carnival and crafts. Saturday, March 29th, 2008 I am nearing the end of my first year as president of the JCC. When I took Jewish Singles Night Please forward your resume to on this position, I had two mandates. The first was to ensure that the JCC is Sunday, March 30th, 2008 [email protected] c/o providing the necessary programming that will meet the needs of our Jewish High School Coffee House & Community. The second mandate, was to rally the Community and develop vocal support, to ensure the JCC will continue to operate and solidify its role Talent Show Sunday, April 6th, 2008 as the true Centre of our community. Guitar Hero for Grades 6-10 I am proud to say that the JCC, with the help of Laura, Inbal and the entire JCC April 22, 23 & 24, 2008 team, has done an incredible job in providing comprehensive programming for Possible Passover Camp all ages, all the time. You just have to read about the successful programs that Thursday, May 1st, 2008 From August 17 to 22, over 2500 have taken place and the upcoming programs, to know that there is a tremen- Yom Hashoah Jewish teens from North America, dous amount happening at the JCC. When you talk to Laura and Inbal, you Thursday, May 8th, 2008 South America, Israel, Australia and can not help but share their enthusiasm and passion Europe will come together for a week Yom Haatzmaut The Board of the JCC has completed the Redevelopment Plan of the JCC, of competition, community service Sunday, May 25th , 2008 including the architectural diagrams and the business plan. and social activities in Detroit. The Lag Ba’Omer Where we go from here will be up to the community. One person or a board, Metropolitan Detroit Jewish does not have the ability to change an entire community. It is only when a Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Community Center will host the JCC Community joins together for a common goal, will true change ever come. Yom Yerushalayim Ride For Life Maccabi Games. The Maccabi I ask all of you to be open to the changes that are going on at the JCC, be Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 Committee is looking for your help to Patio Party send Hamilton athletes to Detroit. active in helping with programming, participate in the events at the JCC and Please contact Laura Laengerer at the most importantly, be vocal in your support for the JCC.
HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON June 30th, 2008 Camp Kadimah begins JCC if you can be of help! Together we will shape the future of our Jewish community and the future of our Jewish Community Centre. 8 Feature
Ora Markstein’s sculptures to be showcased– at Art Gallery of Hamilton
to whose one-room studio “You don’t need me,” he said. she would go to learn how to “Just work.” model in clay and cast in plas- Meanwhile, their old friend, ter by the light of a small kero- John Hirsch came to visit them The freedom sene lamp. in Montreal. Shortly after their As the years passed, their time together in the German son continued to thrive and refugee camp, Hirsch had been in the early 1970’s, he moved accepted into Canada as a war to Illinois to further his studies. orphan and was adopted by to create During a 1975 visit to Montreal, a Winnipeg family. Now a Ora Markstein recalls her journey towards the Marksteins made a spon- successful theatre director taneous decision, to help Fran- with the CBC and the Stratford artistic self-expression cis apply as a mature student to Festival, Hirsch was anxious to Wendy Schneider Sir George Williams University help his old friends acclimate (now known as Concordia). to Canadian life. When Hirsch f great art is a reflection of Following his acceptance, the learned that Francis Markstein the artist’s soul, than the wheels were set in motion for had found employment in I sculptures of Ora Mark- the family’s permanent move Hamilton as a teacher at Beth stein tell the story of a woman to Canada. Jacob Synagogue’s afternoon whose diminutive physical stat- The next chapter of her life school, he was delighted. He ure is contrasted by a force of began when Markstein made excitedly informed the Mark- nature so powerful that neither the acquaintance of Montreal steins that his good friends, the Holocaust nor a lifetime based sculptor Ethel Rosen- Larry and Sharon Enkin, would of struggle could diminish its feld. After showing her photo- welcome them like family. determination to create beauty graphs of plaster models that The Enkins opened their in the world. This February, Markstein had made in Israel, hearts and home to the Mark- Hamiltonians will have an Rosenfeld told her, “But you steins, introducing them to the opportunity to view a sampling are thinking in stone. You feel community and helping find of her exquisite marble and in stone.” them a home. Sharon Enkin alabaster sculptures at the Art Sculptress Ora Markstein Markstein was still riding became a champion of Ora’s Gallery of Hamilton’s Atelier: high on those words when art and arranged for an exhibit Ora Markstein, an exhibit that the sculptor called the follow- at the Jewish Community runs from February 16 to April fiancé, Francis Markstein, named John Hirsch and this ing week with news that she Centre on Delaware Avenue, 27, 2008. survived the war. Ten days after relationship proved providen- had arranged for a scholar- with Hirsch himself coming Markstein’s sculptures, her return from the camps, tial in bringing the Marksteins ship at the city’s Saide Bron- down to open the show. Over according to the Art Gallery she and Francis were married to Hamilton some thirty years fman Centre. The memory of the next several years, Mark- of Hamilton’s website, evoke at a ceremony in which they later. Markstein’s first day of class stein worked prolifically and “a rare purity that cuts through just barely scraped together After a year in the refugee is as fresh as if it happened both her sculptures and paint- to the heart of the matter, by a minyan among the town’s camp, the Marksteins travelled yesterday. ings met with widespread finding the life in the stone.” survivors. With no idea of to France in search of work. acclaim. Their creator too, cuts to the where they were headed, the However, the post-war atmos- heart of the matter, when couple left Hungary in 1946 – phere proved inhospitable to recalling a life lived unflinch- despite Ora’s pregnancy and Jewish refugees and they reluc- Her sculptures are incredibly expressive and moving ingly –facing all of its challen- her father’s objections. tantly returned to Hungary, – all crafted from stone, which is extremely rare. ges head on, while holding a She recalls that her father now under communist rule. sara knelman steady course towards the free- said,, “You barely survived and With the newly- born Jewish Curator, Art Gallery of Hamilton dom to create. you take a rucksack on your state in their sights, they fled Born and raised in a Hungar- back and you leave? Where again at great personal risk “There were mostly women In 1991, Markstein’s life was ian town near Budapest, Mark- are you going?” But Markstein before finally reaching Israel working there… doing it as a forever altered by the death stein was 15 year old when “could not bear to stay there” in 1949. Life in Israel was chal- hobby. [The instructor] gave of her beloved Francis. Her the Holocaust arrived at her and was desperate to leave. lenging: poor economic condi- me a small piece of soapstone husband, whom she describes door. She and her sister were With the birth of the State tions and constant strife with that somebody had already as “a genius”, was a renaissance raised in a tightly knit, shel- of Israel still two years away, the indigent Arab population ruined. He put me at a table man who wrote poems and tered environment, a fact, she the Marksteins, travelling in made it difficult to eke out a and gave me two tools, which produced translations of clas- acknowledges, that made the an illegal transport organized viable living. The Marksteins were [also] not very good. And sic works in English, French, hell that was to come espe- by the Jewish Agency, were uprooted themselves several he said, “do something.” And German, Hungarian, Hebrew, cially hard to bear. “I always taken to a UN sponsored refu- times before settling in Holon, I began to work and made Italian, Spanish and many say, until the Holocaust, I was gee camp in Germany, where chosen so that their son, who something… I’m still crying others. For two years, she was just dreaming and I woke up Ora gave birth to her son, was demonstrating consider- when I think of it. Because I unable to produce any artwork. Igor. While in the camp, the able musical talent, could felt so elevated. I felt so happy. . Then, one day, “I realized that
in Auschwitz.” JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON Miraculously, Ora, her couple befriended a 16-year- study with a master teacher. I can’t even describe it. After a if I just go on crying day and old orphan and fellow survivor Markstein, too, had found a short time, the instructor came immediate family, and her Please see FREEDOM on page 13 teacher – a Hungarian sculptor over and looked at her work. 9 promotional feature
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Rabbinical couple honoured Tribute concert in June to honour Rabbi Morton and Sylvia Green
wendy schneider his spring, the commun- Rabbi Morton and Sylvia Green few years as the new edifice ity will have an oppor- came to Hamilton in 1958 is on Cline Avenue was being T tunity to honour the 50th familiar to many and has been constructed. At that time, the anniversary of Rabbi Morton well documented, there are trend was to move away from and Sylvia Green’s arrival in some highlights worthy of strict observance of Jewish ritual Hamilton. On Monday June review. . At Yeshiva University and the majority of small ortho- 2nd at Hamilton Place, a cantor- in New York, Rabbi Green was dox shuls seeking to relocate to ial concert will be held, featur- a rabbinical student studying at suburban areas were aligning ing Boris Brott and the National the feet of the renowned Rabbi with the Conservative move- Symphony Orchestra, Mont- Joseph Soloveitchik, when he ment, which dominated North real’s Congregation Shaar received word that an orthodox American Jewish life at the time. Hashomayim music director shul in Hamilton was seeking Rabbi Green’s total commit- Stephen Glass and celebrated to hire a rabbi. According to his ment to orthodox Jewish life Cantor Gideon Zelermyer. own recall, the Rabbi’s audition never wavered, despite tremen- The music played and sung in June of 1958 at the Cannon dous pressure from most of throughout the evening will Street shul (the predecessor to his congregants to forego the be organized into ensembles Adas Israel) did not go over very construction of a mechitza that represent the many aspects well with the congregation’s (while keeping separate seat- Rabbi Morton and Sylvia Green of Jewish life on which the younger generation, who were ing). However, phone call to Greens have bestowed a last- not looking to raise their level of Rabbi Soloveitchik was enough ing legacy, including the Adas religious observance. But every- to convince the shul’s execu- Against all odds and with – that of inspiring a number of Israel Congregation, the Hamil- thing changed during a Shabbat tive and particularly, the late the unwavering support of his Hamiltonians to make aliyah. ton Hebrew Academy, and the afternoon shiur (lesson) given Max Hoffman that the mech- mentor, Max Hoffman, Rabbi “He is a very staunch Zionist. State of Israel. Monies raised by in Yiddish to a small group of itza would indeed be erected. Green proceeded to raise the From the pulpit it was a major the event will go towards an the congregation’s elders, who “That was the major turning bar for his congregants again theme that he reiterated over endowment fund for the Hamil- were impressed by his depth point in terms of the evolution and again over the next several and over again. That had a major ton Hebrew Academy. Tickets of knowledge and passion- of the synagogue and the path years. An uncompromising impact on a lot of kids, particu- for the event will be $36 and a ate commitment to orthodox that it took,” said Rabbi Daniel visionary, he managed to raise larly in the generation that is special dedication journal will principles. Green. “It wasn’t a break from the funds to build not only a now in their mid to late 40’s.” be produced. Those principles were the past but it was a break from magnificent new shul, but also The senior Rabbi Green cred- Although the story of how strongly tested during the next the ethos at the time.” a mikva, which served only its the late Rabbi Soloveitchik, a handful of Jewish women in whom he calls, “one of the great- those early years and, against est Talmudists and thinkers of all odds, the Hamilton Hebrew the 20th century,” as the inspir- INJURED? ACCIDENT? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Academy. The stories behind ation for much of his activities each of these incidents range throughout his career. the name associated with results from the mystical (the money “What my rebbe conveyed to areas of expertise: for the mikva came to him from me was that philosophically and an elderly congregant who was logically the future and survival • Serious bodily injury told in a dream to give the rabbi of Am Yisrael was through hala- money) to the controversial – chic Judaism and any variation • Brain injuries the founding of the Hamilton of this would not survive.” • Spinal injuries Hebrew Academy met with In reflecting on his legacy, it • Paralysis fierce opposition.. is his family and the Hamilton • Head/neck and back injuries “I think that his greatest contri- Hebrew Academy that gives him • Motor vehicle accidents bution stems from his sense of the greatest satisfaction. • No fault/accident benefits claims optimism and his belief in the “The Hamilton Hebrew Acad- power of the individual,” said emy was distinct in that it was • Slip and fall his son, Rabbi Daniel Green. open to every Jew, no matter • Malpractice “He arrives in Hamilton at the where they belonged and teach- • Defective product injury tender age of 24 years old and ing them the ideals, recogniz- to have that courage and the ing that at least they will know belief that you can really make what the Torah demands of a Qualified, experienced and successful a difference, was, I think, the Jew and strive to achieve it to Certified specialists for over 45 years seed of his success and the great- the best of their ability.” law associates ness that he achieved. There As for his family, he feels was never a challenge that was blessed that all of his children William Morris, Q.C. * insurmountable and there was and grandchildren are living Michael J. Kemeny, B.A., LL.B. rarely a dream that couldn’t be lives steeped in the principles Charles Flaherty, B.A., LL.B. achieved.” so precious to him and it brings The younger Rabbi Green him particular joy to see his Stephen Sloan, B.A., LL.B. also cites another area in which youngest son following in his Lawrence W. Hatfield, his father left a lasting legacy footsteps. C.D.B.A. (Hons.) LL.B. Tara L. Scaria, B.A., LL.B. Sumitra Lagoo, B.A. (HONS.), LL.B. Fabulous Penthouse Condo Pryamvada Varma, B.Sc. (HONS.), 4000 Creekside Drive, Dundas M.Sc., LL. B.
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Photo Exhibition Shalom Village resident Leon Blevis has a talent for capturing the simple beauty in his photographs that cause the viewer to see everyday things in a new light. Our staff recognized an opportunity to show off the hidden talents of a resident and organized a Photo Exhibition on December 13th.
Hundreds Hustle Home to Shalom
It was a perfect day with plenty of sunshine and plenty Muscle at the Hustle of smiles as more than 300 Shalom Village residents All eyes were on the clock to see who would claim the and their supporters walked, ran or rolled at the 6th jackpot in the "Muscle at the Hustle" event. Entrants annual Hannukah Hustle on November 25th. Active tried to guess the difference between the finishing living is healthy living and this popular fun fundraiser times of Shalom Village CEO Pat Morden and Club brings together people of all ages and abilities to Head Coach Greg Almas, with the closest guess support the possibilities at The Club Fitness Centre. claiming the prize. There was plenty of trash talking, Wagons Ho but in the end both combatants performed well, crossing the finishing line just over 9 minutes apart. The main events included 1k and 5k walks as well as 5k and 10k runs. Two unusual side events helped Thank You keep things interesting. CHML broadcaster Jamie The Club relies on the Hannukah Hustle to help fund West challenged Shalom Village Charitable fitness programs for people over the age of 70. Your Foundation president Michael Taylor, who is also the donations support fitness and mobility projects for key sponsor of the event, to a wagon race. After people from the community as well as Shalom Village thrilling the crowd with a close race featuring several residents. Harry shares his dream heart stopping spills, Michael Taylor emerged from Ever since he moved home to Shalom Village, retired behind to claim victory. cabinet maker Harry Templeton dreamed of a place where people could share his joy of working in wood. Thanks to Harry’s founding donation Shalom Village Shalom Village Tribute Cards has made this dream possible for our residents. In the photo above Peggy Martin discovers a skill she Shalom Village will send a beautiful tribute card with Ridker; Freda Sauder; Lillian Miller; David Claver; Faye didn’t know she had, proving that you’re never too old your personal message to acknowledge life's Levy; Bert Zaltz. to try something new. There are a number of exciting milestones and special occasions. Your card is sent programs coming to the woodshop in February. Stay directly to the recipient and includes recognition of your UNVEILING: Tillie Netkin. donation, your personal message and your return tuned for details. address. Funds raised by the Shalom Village YAHRZEIT: Harriette Smurlick; Ann Freedman. Charitable Foundation support life and living at Shalom Village. Together we make possibilities… possible! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Anita Smurlick; Esther Axelrod; Mollie Aron; Bruce Lieberman; Millie Albert; Minna Thank you to the families of Claire Ridker, Harry Loewith; Shirley Weddum; Saul Eisenberg. Mendelson, Maria Nonis and Murray Pollock for choosing to honour their memory with donations to MAZEL TOV & CONGRATULATIONS: Donna & Shalom Village in lieu of flowers. This is a wonderful Henry Vine; Grace Diffey; Danny & Carole Davids. way to honour a person’s memory while helping others. Check out our on-line videos! HAPPY HANNUKAH: Lotti & David Redner; Abe & All it takes is a phone call to Joan Ulrich at (905) 529- Gina Szpirglas. 1613 ext. 231 or by e-mail to Catch a glimpse of life at Shalom Village by tuning in to Shalom Tube on our web site at [email protected]. RETIREMENT: Oded Klinghoffer. www.shalomvillage.on.ca. Just click on the “Videos” The following have been honoured by family and GET WELL: Elaine Katz; Emma Shapiro; Sally Lax; button on the left side of your screen and sit back and friends with a donation to Shalom Village: Ahuva Soifer. enjoy a selection of short videos portraying AT HOME living, including the Hannukah Hustle and our Bubbie’s IN MEMORY OF: Mr. Simkevitz; Frances Simons; THINKING OF YOU: Pepi Ross. Donald Goldland; Surkie Levy; Father of Jean Vertlieb; to Grandmothers project. Our residents even made a Phillip Segal; Father of Liz Hughes; Kathleen Scobie; NEW HOME: Larry Pollack. music video! Maria Nonis; Harry Goodman; James Luesby; Lenny You may even spot someone you know! Zalter; John Birchall; Harry Mendelson; Joanna A complete list of card senders can now be found on Cooper; Sybil Gordon; Evelyn S. Rosenberg; Brother of our web site at www.shalomvillage.on.ca. Thank you Susan Pashkow; Evelyn Silverberg; Bruno Cerello; for your support. Dorothy, sister of Lil Cohen; Malka Lyons; Claire Fun, fitness and funds to Shalom Do you need some motivation to stay active? Come meet personal trainer Ana Alexandre. Ana, who helps our residents keep fit during the day, is offering exercise classes for everyone in The Club Fitness Centre on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. The cost is low and part of the proceeds go to support Shalom Village. Ana also offers personal training and nutritional counselling. Just show up at The Club on workout night if you are interested or e-mail [email protected] for more information. HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON Together we make possibilities… possible! 12 Community Jewish National Fund Freedom continued from page 9 Tu Bi’Shevat Festival Not Just for Kids night I’m finished. My husband Knelman organized the On January 20th, about 60 people attended the third did not want that.” Markstein exhibit with a view to show- Annual Tu Bi’Shevat Festival at Shalom Village. Children somehow found the strength casing the artist’s “incredible were entertained with games and puzzles and arts and to carry on and return to her emotional strength” by high- crafts. Everyone enjoyed a great ‘nosh’ prepared by the art. In 2005, her good friend, lighting themes that Mark- kitchen at Shalom Village and several people participated an art collector, persuaded Art stein has explored consistently in a telethon to plant trees. Gallery of Hamilton’s curator, in her art – love, loss, and This popular event was co-sponsored by the Jewish Sara Knelman, to visit Mark- renewal. National Fund, the Jewish Community Centre, Shalom stein’s home studio. Markstein herself is very Village and Hamilton Jewish Federation. “I sat down with her for an pleased about all the fuss, afternoon that I still remem- although it pains her deeply JNF, Tu Bi’Shevat and Food ber so vividly,” said Knelman, that her husband did not live Children doing activities for Tu Bi'Shevat A Perfect Combination describing her first glimpse to share in the moment. That The exclusive Rattlesnake Point Golf and Country Club of Markstein’s sculptures as sorrow will be tempered, in Milton was the focal point for the Jewish National Fund’s “incredibly expressive and however, by the presence of Annual Tu Bi’Shevat Gourmet Israeli Dinner. Seventy moving – all crafted from her son and daughter-in-law, people from Hamilton and Toronto were treated to a stone, which is extremely Florida based musicians, who cornecopia of Israel gourmet food and wine prepared rare.” will perform at the opening by Executive Chef Ariel Porat and Chef Boaz Sharabi in Sculpting in stone is no longer reception on February 17. She collaboration with Chef Kevin Watson of Rattlesnake common, explained Knelman. is clear, however, that there is Point. The dinner featured a 5 course meal including fresh “It’s technically difficult and much within her that still seeks fish poached in Olive Oil and an exotic dessert of Mahal- not easy to manage,” she said, to find expression. abi on little cakes made with figs, dates and cranberries. adding how amazed she was “Even if I am 83 I still have Lorraine Cohen, President of JNF Hamilton summed up that such a tiny woman was plans and ideas,” she said, the evening this way, “It was a relaxing, casual evening able to create in such a physic- adding, “As long as I can create with wonderful food and great conversation and a terrific ally challenging medium. I feel I am not old.” way to showcase Israeli cuisine.” Lorraine Cohen calling for the Telethon Special thanks to Danna Horwood, Jill and Lorne Gaffe for their help in making this year’s dinner such a great success.
Bonnie Stern, Boaz Sharabi, Sharon Marcovitz Hart, Ariel Porat and Diane Brunetti Bonnie Stern and Lorraine Cohen with guests
The Jewish National Fund is pleased to announce that the 2008 Negev Dinner will pay tribute to Shalom Village
Don't miss this truly special and memorable evening! June 15th 2008 Hamilton Convention Centre For more information call (905) 527-5516
Honouring through connections… ...to our Fathers and our Mothers ...to our community Shalom Village www.shalomvillage.on.ca ...to Israel JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON 13 Community Chabad celebrates Chanukkah Jewish Genealogical Society
HAZEL BOON
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Jewish life as did other more remote areas. Hamilton and Area was pleased to have Jim will share with us his experiences of Rabbi Jordan Cohen as our first speaker of Jewish life in Northern Ontario. 2008. Rabbi Cohen served as the Rabbi of All of these meetings of the Jewish the United Jewish Congregation of Hong Genealogical Society of Hamilton & Area Kong and as rabbinic advisor to congre- will be held at Temple Anshe Sholom, gations throughout Asia over a three 215 Cline Avenue North, Hamilton. We year period. Drawing on his experien- begin at 7:30 with a Meet and Greet ces during that period, he painted a vivid followed by the evening’s speaker. picture of how Jewish and Asian cultures We encourage one and all to join us and values found common ground. He in pursuing and discussing our indi- also explained why China has provided vidual and collective family histories. a safe haven for Jews in periods of perse- This includes not just tracking ancestors cution. It was a memorable journey and living descendants, but also learn- much enjoyed by the many members ing about how our families lived and and friends in attendance. why they left one place to journey to On February 27th members Esther another. and Ralph Bloch will address the prob- Membership in the JGSH is open to lem of how to attack difficult areas in all regardless of religious affiliation or genealogical research. They will be using level of genealogical experience. Some Children watch as Rabbi Chanoch Rosenfeld of Chabad Lubavitch prepares to light the LEGO menora in FORTINO’S this Chanukah. members’ actual research conundrums of our members are just beginning their and dead ends to illustrate their solutions journeys while a few of our members that will be presented via PowerPoint are published genealogists. For those projection. We’ll have to wait until Febru- members seeking to investigate their ary to hear about the “brick walls” the family histories, we can provide mentors, Blochs have been able to knock down guidance and encouragement. for our members. Members attend meetings at no On March 26th we will welcome Jim charge; non-members are asked for $5 Pogany as our speaker. His topic will be to help us cover costs for the evening. “The Jewish Communities of Northern That $5 will be applied to the member- Ontario.” Jim was born in Melbourne ship fee (currently $25) for anyone Australia to Hungarian parents who joining JGSH in the current member- escaped Europe in 1939. He came to ship year. We welcome anyone who is Canada in 1967 with a degree in dentistry. interested in searching his or her Jewish After three years in Toronto, he moved Family History. For additional informa- Beth Jacob Synagogue presents Hamilton’s first ever his dental practice to Kapuskasing stay- tion please visit our website www.jgsh. ing there for 17 years before moving to org, email [email protected] or phone Oakville. Despite its very small Jewish 905-524-3345. presence, Kapuskasing had a meaningful Events o Saturday, February 9: Enjoy a relaxing interspersed them with a wide range of evening by the fire featuring the sounds of musical styles – Yiddish songs, country- Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 pm the Rendevouz Band in the JCC Lounge and-western ballads, as well as Klezmer Aviva Ahuvati (Aviva My Love) featuring Ron Wilmont and Iris Kacor at and Ottawa Valley fiddle tunes. Down- 8:30 pm. For tickets call 905-648-0605. town Arts Centre mainstage, 28 Rebecca followed by a reception with Israeli hors d’oeuvres and desserts o Thursday, February 14: The GLBT Street at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and $10 Advisory Committee for the City of Hamil- for students.Call 905-543-8512. Sunday, March 2 - ALL DAY ton invites the community to commem- o Saturday, February 16 - The Hamilton orate and celebrate Pink Triangle Day at a Bulldogs invite the entire Jewish commun- 11:00 am Beaufort screening of Paragraph 175, a documen- ity to their game that night (Bulldogs vs. 2:00 pm Someone to Run With tary film chronicling the lives of several Lake Erie Monsters, 7 p.m. at Copps Coli- men and woman who were arrested by seum) followed by a one hour family 4:00 pm Broken Wings the Nazis for homosexuality from 7:00 skate. Tickets sold through the offices at 7:00 pm Three Mothers pm to 9:00 pm at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Temple, BJ, Adas, HHA, Kehila, Temple the Upper Social Hall. Light refreshments Playhouse. o - Na’amat Hamil- Ticket Prices will be served. Kashrut will be observed. Sunday, February 17 oFri, February 15 & Sat, February 16: ton is hosting a Beatles Tribute concert Saturday night film & reception + If Cows Could Fly, written and performed featuring the tribute band “FabFour” at all day Sunday with lunch: $36 ($42 at the door) by Allan Merovitz, a well-known singer, 7:00 pm at Temple Anshe Sholom, with Sat only: $25 ($30 at the door) Sun only: $20 ($25 at the door) actor and storyteller. If Cows Could Fly proceeds going to the support of under- Call 905-522-1351 or email [email protected] for tickets traces the story of both sides of Merovitz’s privileged children in Israel. It will include family – Waxman and Merovitz – from a silent auction and a reception with hors Poland, Lithuania and Kishinev to the d’oeuvres and desserts. Tickets are $40.00 rural Ontario community of Smiths Falls. and can be obtained by contacting Ellen Allan has reconstructed the fragmented Resnick at 905-628-4804. memories of his family in diaspora, and
Do you have a photograph of the Ferguson Avenue Synagogue? for a series of greeting cards depicting Hamilton’s original synagogues. Please call Jim Kennelly at 905-527-7203. HAMILTON JEWISH NEWS • 2008 FEBRUARY HAMILTON
14 Community
Hamilton Hebrew Academy Kehila
wilf gerofsky Four teams, four city championships. The Hamilton Hebrew Academy volley ball teams, Junior and Senior boys and Junior and Senior Girls teams have all won the city of Hamilton Public School championships, the first time in history wilf gerofsky when all four teams from one school have swept all four championships. In professional terms, this is as if the Leafs, the Raptors, the Blue Jays and the Rock all ended up champions of their leagues in the same year. And it isn’t as if these kids were play- ing against some hoaky, wimpy competi- tion.They fought and won against all 48 schools in the Hamilton District School Board , some very large schools in every H.H.A. coach extraordinaire, Albie O’Hanian part of the expanded city. With a bench strength of only 38 players, boys and made them fight through to win the girls, to draw on for all four teams, they series. Kehila students present their collected blankets and sleeping bags to representatives from MacSOC beat all comers in a tremendous effort I want the kids to play properly, even if jeff tessier that saw the senior boys end up the they play properly and lose . There’s real season with a record of 28-0! character in their ability to stay focused Kehila Jewish Community Day School were distributed by MacSOC volunteers If only the Tiger Cats could approach and be good sports. Everything I say, has embarked on a Tikkun Olam project at a drop-in centre run out of a church in that record. they just soak it in and they do it.” in which they have partnered with downtown Hamilton. Coach Albie O’Hanian has run the The team is often physically much McMaster Student Outreach Collective MacSOC representatives spoke to the athletic program at H.H.A. for the last smaller than their opponents, but skills in order to donate materials and services students and explained to them that ten years. and teamwork have often turned the to Hamilton’s homeless population. The their work was going to help improve They have teams that participate city- bigger kids’ initial laughter into respect. effort is a mitzvah project for the school the lives of many people in the city who wide in cross-country, track and field and Because they are so much smaller, they and is integrated into the new Global live in circumstances unfamiliar to the basketball in addition to volley ball. Now don’t often have the opportunity to spike Education component of the curriculum students. The students received an educa- they have 20 banners hanging proudly in the ball like a team with taller players at Kehila. tion in the reality of the marginalised and the gym, yellow for division champion- can. McMaster Student Outreach Collective, disadvantaged segments of society as the “We attack from the back row, and if ships, red for city championships. or MacSOC, organizes volunteers who MacSOC volunteers explained that many “It’s a team effort” says Rivka Shaffir, we can hit it off the net we have a better make weekly visits to the city’s home- families, including young children and principal of the school. The kids come chance to get it over. We’re about the less in order to provide them with food, the elderly, live on the streets and face the early and stay late to hone their skills. only team that attacks from the back Coach O’Hanian often works eleven line.” clothing, blankets, health information, cold Ontario winter without adequate hour days. Parents and teachers are A big advantage we have here in and assistance in accessing medical servi- shelter or clothing. The group presented supportive. Parents drive the teams to Hamilton are the resources available ces. Kehila principal Leia Ger-Rogers the school with an honorary plaque. early practices almost every morning, from McMaster. Clinics are available for began working with MacSOC in 2002 Kehila’s mitzvah work for the home- and to games in all parts of the city. coaches and kids, and some of our kids while serving as principal of Lawrence less of Hamilton continued with the And principal Shaffir is always there to attend the summer volleyball clinics that College. Intending to get the students collection of winter coats, hats, and socks support her teams. they make available. O’Hanian takes full there involved in community service in January. In February, the school will “We started to bring the program up advantage of these opportunities, which work, Ger-Rogers discovered that most organise an effort to prepare sandwiches about ten years ago”, says O’Hanian. “We only a few other coaches do. community outreach programs do not for distribution to the hungry of the city. didn’t want to be like ‘lightning in a “The kids that are skilled in the volley- allow the participation of children under Principal Ger-Rogers says that this Tikkun bottle’ but began to build a slow, steady ball area don’t necessarily get the super the age of fifteen. MacSOC, at the time Olam project at the school exemplifies the high marks in academics. It broadens program so that now we’re continually just starting as a pilot project, was will- hope and social commitment expressed strong.We may not win every year, but the areas where different children can ing to coordinate their own work in the in Margaret Mead’s saying, “Never doubt we’re always strong and competitive.” shine, and that’s great,” says Shaffir. community with the efforts of children that a small group of thoughtful, commit- “What’s really remarkable is seeing the “In a small unique school like this, team learning to function as a team.I’ve with our Hebrew and our traditions and of any age who were tasked with contrib- ted citizens can change the world.” seen other teams who crumble if they religion I think that sports are import- uting to the overall goal in whatever Kehila is hosting its annual lose the first game in a 2 out of 3 series, ant and it shows that we can get out way they could. This sort of coordin- Open House on February 11, 6:30-8:00, I’ve seen our kids come from behind in there and play with the rest of the city ated effort is at work in the group’s part- at Temple Anshe Sholom, 215 Cline Ave. the championships. The Junior Boys had and excel. “ nership with Kehila. The blankets and North. lost the first game, but their coaching sleeping bags collected by the students
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15 The Back Page New Study Aims to Prevent Heart Disease In Millions HOPE-3 to study effect of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
ifty million people die in people require lifestyle chan- or not we can slow down, or “This investigator-initiated pioneering work in heart and the world every year, ges as well as medications. better yet, reverse the process study will examine world- stroke research." F and about one third of The HOPE-3 (Heart Outcomes in most people before they wide prevention of one lead- The PHRI is affiliated with those die from heart disease Prevention Evaluation) study develop cardiovascular disease. ing cause of death,” said Dr. Hamilton Health Sciences and stroke. Around half of will address this question. This will mean that people Steve Collins, associate dean of and McMaster University in those, eight million people, About 10,000 middle-aged live longer and healthier, and research (Health Sciences) at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, will die from these conditions men and women with aver- many more years of life could McMaster University. “McMaster and has previously conducted without previous disease, nor age blood pressure and chol- be spent disease free.” researchers are committed the first two HOPE trials, and any warning symptoms. esterol and without known “The burden of cardio- to quality global medical more than 40 other major stud- The HOPE-3 (Heart heart disease or stroke will vascular disease is increasing research.” ies involving over 500,000 Outcomes Prevention Evalu- be recruited from 10 countries in non-Western countries and “We can all relate person- participants. These studies ation) study will investigate worldwide (including about the large international partici- ally to how devastating heart have changed medical prac- the prevention of first strokes 3,000 from Canada). They will pation in this study speaks to attacks and strokes can be for tice and led to improved care and heart attacks, and the receive either blood pressure the global importance of the individuals and their families," of patients worldwide. results have the potential to and cholesterol lowering medi- question," said Dr. Eva Lonn, said Murray Martin, President Dr. Allen Greenspoon, a benefit millions of people cations or a placebo in addi- the Co-Principal Investigator and CEO of Hamilton Health Hamilton physician is work- worldwide. tion to healthy lifestyle advice. of the study. Sciences. "Through this grant, ing with Dr. Salim Yusuf and Lowering blood pressure Participants will be followed "Our approach of involving a AstraZeneca is demonstrat- Dr. Eva Lonn as part of their and reducing cholesterol closely for about five years to large number of Canadians and ing its confidence that with research team, is currently levels are two highly effect- determine whether these treat- participants from several coun- continued research and innov- recruiting patients for this ive strategies in the preven- ments can prevent first heart tries representing all inhabited ation, Dr. Yusuf and his team study. If you are interested in tion of heart disease and stroke attacks, strokes and death from continents of the world, not can improve the future for further information call Nancy in many people. To date, the cardiovascular causes. only produces reliable and people locally, nationally and Simpson, Research Coordin- benefits of these interven- The impact of preventing rapid results, but also conclu- internationally. I want to thank ator at 905-529-1221 or tions have been studied only other related adverse sions that can be applied world AstraZeneca for sharing our email [email protected]. in people who have tradition- outcomes such as heart fail- wide," said Jackie Bosch, the vision and congratulate Dr. Special to the Hamilton Jewish ally defined high blood pres- ure, kidney disease, atrial fibril- Project Director. Yusuf and his team on their News sure and cholesterol levels. lation (a dangerous irregular However, recent data suggest heart rhythm) and impaired that what we consider “aver- cognitive function will also be age” or “normal” blood pres- evaluated. Jewish Community Day School sure and cholesterol today The study is led by the Popu- KEHILA is actually far higher than it lation Health Research Insti- should be, and many of these tute at McMaster University and PRESENTS apparently "normal" individ- Hamilton Health Sciences in uals are at risk for heart disease Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. and stroke. Funding for the study is In fact, most heart attacks provided by AstraZeneca an Evening and strokes occur in people through a $33 million inves- who are considered to have tigator initiated study grant. "normal" blood pressure and “The concept of primary at the Theatre cholesterol levels. It may be prevention in average indi- that the key to preventing viduals is the next frontier heart attacks and strokes in for research in cardiovascu- February 26, 2008 these people is to lower their lar disease,” said Dr. Salim blood pressure and cholesterol Yusuf, the HOPE-3 Principal Theatre Aquarius levels to below normal levels. 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