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The fi rst week on the job was a busy one of an appointed ambassador. for Ambassador Rafael (Rafi ) Barak, the He was in Washington for fi ve years, State of Israel’s new representative in from 2000 to 2005, a period that included Canada. the 9/11 attacks on the United States and In addition to settling into his new the second intifada. home in Ottawa and his new offi ce at the When not stationed abroad, Barak was Embassy of Israel, he presented his a high level offi cial within the ministry of credentials to Governor General David Foreign Affairs. In 1993, he became chief Johnston at Rideau Hall; participated in of staff to the director general during the Chanukah celebrations on Parliament Oslo peace process with the Palestinians Hill and at an Ottawa Senators game at and was an important member of Israel’s the Canadian Tire Centre; and journeyed negotiating team. to Toronto to represent Israel at the “For four years, I spent more time with Jewish National Fund’s Negev Dinner my Palestinian neighbours than with my honouring Prime Minister Stephen wife and kids,” he said. Harper for his steadfast support for the He also served as deputy director PHOTO: PETER WAISER Jewish state. general for European affairs. Prior to his Israeli Ambassador Rafael Barak is looking forward to attending Jewish community events in Barak, 63, was born in Montevideo, appointment as ambassador to Canada, Ottawa. Uruguay, and made aliyah to Israel at 18, Barak was director general of the ministry spending his fi rst year-and-a-half there on – the equivalent of deputy minister – for new ambassador’s fi rst few weeks on the hopefully for an offi cial launch of the a kibbutz. Following his army service, three-and-a-half years. job would have an extra-busy agenda. Stephen J. Harper Hula Valley Bird Barak worked as a licensed tour guide That Israel would tap such a high level “We are very delighted that he’s Sanctuary Visitor and Education Center while studying political science at the offi cial for the ambassadorship to Canada decided to come to Israel,” Barak said, that will be built in the Hula Lake Nature Hebrew University of Jerusalem. is an indication of the importance the noting that Harper has an excellent and Bird Park with the proceeds from the In 1977, having earned an MA, Barak Jewish state places on the Israel-Canada relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Toronto Negev Dinner. joined the ministry of Foreign Affairs and relationship. Benjamin Netanyahu, who has offered his Asked about his priorities as ambassa- served four years as a diplomatic cadet at The ambassador is in Canada with his Canadian counterpart an open invitation dor, Barak mentioned four items at the the Israeli Embassy in Lima, Peru. Later, wife, Miriam. The Baraks have three adult to visit Israel for many years. top of his agenda, some of which are he would serve as Israel’s No. 2 diplomat children and fi ve grandchildren. “We’ll work with the Prime Minister’s obviously inter-related. at several embassies, including Brussels At the Negev Dinner in Toronto, Harper Offi ce and the ministry of Foreign Affairs The fi rst priority is on the economic and Washington – and he headed up the announced he would make his fi rst visit to prepare the visit, to prepare the front. Noting the excellent relations and embassy in Paris for a year in the absence to Israel this month, helping to ensure the appointments and meetings,” and, See Barak on page 2

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Continued from page 1 political front, explaining the situation Barak said he was looking forward to and Germany – with Iran would not stop goodwill that exist between the govern- facing Israel to politicians – both in getting to know the community and to the Iranians from proceeding on their ments of Israel and Canada, Barak said he government and on the opposition attending community events here. quest for nuclear weaponry as it allows wants to build on that relationship, benches – and to the media and the Turning to some of the issues of them to continue to enrich uranium. particularly in areas of economic Canadian public, and, in the diplomatic concern, the Oslo peace process veteran “The agreement doesn’t cover our collaboration. sphere, particularly on such important said it was a positive development that concerns,” Barak said, adding that Israel “We have a free trade agreement, for issues as Iran, the confl ict with the the current peace talks with the was pleased to see the Canadian govern- example, but it should be improved and Palestinians, and changes that have been Palestinians are being conducted behind ment expressing similar concerns. upgraded,” he said. taking place in the Middle East over the closed doors. Concerning the upheavals in some “We’d like to enter into new fi elds of past several years. “Both sides are serious and are parts of the Arab world over the past co-operation, such as energy. We are the The third priority is scientifi c and engaged,” he said, noting there is much several years, Barak said Israel needs to land of milk and honey, but, suddenly, educational co-operation and research skepticism on both sides about the maintain “a policy of strategic silence as we’ve discovered natural gas,” he said, and development, an area in which he potential for success. this is not about us.” suggesting Canada, with its energy believes there is tremendous potential. “Eighty per cent of Israelis would like Without mentioning Syria by name, expertise, would be a natural partner in The fourth priority he mentioned is to come to an agreement, but 80 per cent Barak said, “Nobody wants to see a developing the gas reserves. maintaining and enhancing Israel’s are also skeptical that it is possible,” he country where more than 100,000 people Other areas Barak mentioned as having relationship with Jewish communities in said, noting a similar level of desire and have been killed in his neighbourhood,” great potential for Israeli-Canadian Canada, which is “always a priority for the skepticism among Palestinians. adding that maintaining good relations co-operation included information Israeli ambassador.” On the Iran nuclear front, Barak with Egypt and Jordan, the two countries technology, biotechnology and water Noting the particularly close relation- reiterated Israel’s concern that the with which it has peace treaties, and management. ships previous Israeli ambassadors have temporary deal negotiated by six world looking for new opportunities for diplo- Barak’s second priority is on the had with Ottawa’s Jewish community, powers – U.S., U.K., France, Russia, China macy, was Israel’s priority in the region.

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Andrea Freedman, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Federation Ottawa, discusses some of the steps that have been taken to engage the committed to seeking out community and issues an invitation to participate in upcoming strategic planning wide variety of views consultations.

oving to a new city, a new for their opinion. And many were incred- so that community members know who community and a new job, it ibly warm in welcoming me to Ottawa, the decision-makers are. was important for me to meet even as they cautioned that they believe Some additional steps we intend to take Mwith as many people as the road to success will be challenging. include posting the report I submit to the possible over the past 10 months to help Inevitably, I learned there are a multi- Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Board of get oriented. Recognizing that, in a Jewish tude of different opinions on what the Directors on our website on a monthly community of 15,000 people, there are Federation is doing well and what we are basis; posting a summary of board limits to the number of individual doing less well and some are contradictory discussions on our website; and develop- meetings possible and, with a strong (e.g., we support worthwhile organiza- ing new ways of reporting how funds from desire to gather insight from a diverse tions versus a questioning of funding the Annual Campaign are put to good use group of community members, I began priorities). I learned many lessons from in the community. sending out the following email: this experience and am grateful to Finally, please consider participating in “When speaking with friends, relatives everyone who took the time to respond to a strategic planning community consulta- or colleagues about community organiza- my request for feedback – thank you all. tion as part of our strategic planning tions, on a scale of one to 10 (where one is Frequent comments included the need process on Monday, February 3 or low and 10 is high) ... how would you rate for the Federation to articulate a vision, Wednesday, February 5 at 7 pm at the the Federation as a user-friendly the need to better communicate how gifts Soloway Jewish Community Centre. RSVP (approachable) organization?” to the Annual Campaign benefi t the to [email protected].

I attempted to reach out to the more PHOTO: ASHLEY FRASER community; and that the Federation is the In crafting a strategic plan, we are than 2,000 people in our email database Andrea Freedman glue that binds us together. Overall, one of committed to seeking out a wide variety of and was so pleased when 12 per cent the primary lessons is that community views – please try and make the time to responded; but was less pleased the genuinely appreciated the opportunity to members expect greater transparency and ensure that your thoughts are heard and average rating of 6.4 out of 10. It was communicate with those who view the greater insight into the Federation’s understood. interesting to note that there were very Federation positively, and with those who decision-making processes. I continue to be excited to hear from few ratings in the four to seven range; do not. And I was intrigued by several To this end, we have already taken and meet with community members, most respondents had very strong respondents who are regular recipients of several steps, including developing Key so feel free to connect with me at inclinations at either end of the spectrum. our communication and yet know little Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that [email protected] or 613- When it comes to the Jewish Federation of about the actual work we do. community members can see our progress 798-4696, ext. 224. Community building Ottawa, it appears there are few neutral Several respondents who believe against our goals (our fi rst results will be is diffi cult and time-consuming work. perspectives. strongly in the important mandate of the posted online in February) and a Fortunately, so many individuals are hard What I personally valued most was the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, but felt let revamped Ottawa Jewish Bulletin that at work at the task each and every day! opportunity to engage in conversation down by our execution, particularly takes a more inquisitive approach to Editor’s note: See the news article by with interested community members. I struck me. Several pointed to an un- issues in our Jewish community. In the Louise Rachlis on page 4 and the guest deliberately sent out just a few emails favourable gap between their positive Rosh Hashanah community-wide edition column by Linda Kerzner on page 5 for each week so that I had time to personally views and those of their peer group. Some of the Bulletin, we featured profi les of all more on the Federation’s strategic planning reply to each person who responded. I expressed gratitude for having been asked of the members of the Federation Board process. Sara Vered and Roger Greenberg named to Order of Canada

Two prominent members of Ottawa’s lor to numerous charities and edu- Jewish community were among the 90 cational institutions in the National new appointments to the Order of Capital Region.” Canada announced by Governor General Vered and Greenberg have both David Johnston on December 30. actively supported many worthy causes Both Sara Vered and Roger Greenberg in the Jewish and general communities were appointed members of the Order and both have been recipients of the of Canada in recognition of their philan- Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service thropic efforts over many years. Award, the highest tribute the Ottawa Vered was cited “for her leadership in Jewish Community can bestow on an Ottawa’s voluntary sector and for her individual for exceptional service over support of education, health care, and the course of many years. organizations dedicated to art and Vered and her late husband, Zeev culture.” Vered, received the award in 2002 Greenberg was cited “for his contribu- while Greenberg was the recipient Sara Vered Roger Greenberg tions as a fundraiser and trusted counsel- in 2007. 4 January 20, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

Federation to establish but I suspect that it will be less govern- ance- and process-oriented and more focused on vision and mission.” new strategic plan Prehogan said he would urge the Federation “to strike a better balance The Jewish Federation of Ottawa has invited between the needs of the donors and benefi ciary agencies than has been the all Jewish community organizations case over the past 10 years where we have over-focused on the donors and and members of the community under-focused on the agencies. Donors will be happier if our agencies do better, to participate in consultations so let’s put more of a focus on our agencies than we have in the past. That BY LOUISE RACHLIS It has been 10 years since the last would be my view.” For Jewish Federation of Ottawa presi- Federation strategic plan, and seven Why is a strategic plan so important to dent and CEO Andrea Freedman, “words years since a community planning a non-profi t organization? matter.” symposium. In between the symposium “In its simplest form, a strategy is a She’s excited about the process of and now, seven strategic objectives had means of getting something done,” said creating the words for a new Federation been developed and worked on, in Gregory Richards, professor of perform- particular the openOttawa process, strategic plan, which will include a vision PHOTO: PETER WAISER ance management at the University of Linda Kerzner is chair of the Jewish statement of “what we hope to become” which led to the creation of the Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management. and a values statement of “what we feel Emerging Generation initiative. Federation of Ottawa Strategic Planning Committee. “Most non-profi ts deal with limited is important.” Now, it’s again a crucial time for resources and expanding demands; She enjoys the debate on the language renewal and for reaching out to the from, and then you have to get back to therefore, a strategic plan is useful “because I think it’s valuable. I care community. them about how the fi nal components of because it defi nes what needs to be about mission statements. They should It’s an opportunity for the Federation the strategic plan were chosen.” done, how to do it and the resources be a communication to the community to listen to the community’s ideas of Overseeing the process is the Board’s required. Accordingly, the outcome of a of what we do, what we care about.” what the Federation should be. They Strategic Planning Committee, chaired good strategic plan is a clear defi nition of Freedman wants the community to hope to hear from not just the offi cial by Federation Vice-Chair Linda Kerzner. what the agency will do with its resour- know “this is your opportunity to impact voices, but the diverse voices, including Committee members include Federation ces, but also, and perhaps more import- the strategic direction of the Jewish the unaffi liated. Chair Steven Kimmel, Debbie Halton- antly, the plan defi nes – usually by Federation of Ottawa. We are working “The Federation needs to make sure Weiss, the immediate past-chair, and exception – what the agency is not very hard to maximize the number of our process is highly consultative, with a Board members Lauren Bronstein, Mike capable of doing, given its resource base. people who will take advantage of this broad range of viewpoints and perspec- Shahin and Jason Shinder. Freedman A good plan is also dynamic in that it opportunity, which is also an important tives,” said Freedman. “You have to have and Bram Bregman, Federation includes success measures useful in responsibility.” a process where everybody feels heard vice-president of community building, ensuring that operational activities staff the committee. directly support the strategy.” “We intend to hold the majority of our “Strategic planning is about fi guring consultations in January and February, out how to match resources and capacity, Jewish Community with separate sessions for different especially in a time when resources are groups and two general community often limited,” said Fran Klodawsky of Service Awards consultations for anyone else inter- Carleton University. ested,” Freedman said. “We are hoping to “If an organization can be clear about Members of the Jewish community are invited present a Board-approved, fi nalized what it wants to try to achieve re vision to nominate individuals strategic plan at our AGM on June 18.” and mission and objectives, it can be to receive community awards at the Business transformation consultant more realistic about the required time frame and resource needs and then try to Annual General Meeting of the Federation in early June. Michael Walsh of Totem Hill will facili- tate the consultations. develop a plan on how to achieve,” she Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service Award Ron Prehogan headed up the last said. “Having a plan makes the process Federation strategic plan process. much clearer and also allows an organiz- The Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Service Award is the highest tribute the “The strategic planning process from ation to help clarify to members what it Ottawa Jewish Community can bestow on an individual for exceptional service 10-plus years ago was an important part is and is not about.” and leadership to the Jewish community over the course of many years. of the new governance structure when The committee has scheduled several consultation sessions and hopes that all Freiman Family Young Leadership Award the Vaad became the Federation,” he said. “We were transitioning from a of Ottawa’s Jewish organizations, as well The Freiman Family Young Leadership Award recognizes 40-plus board of trustees to a 10-plus as all interested members of the Jewish an individual under the age of 40, who has rendered exceptional service board of directors with committees community will participate. to the Jewish community. reporting up to the Board, and so it was a “We would love it if we had to put on big change. 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Linda Kerzner, chair of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s non-profi t organization because it is the we are holding community consultations basis for how we govern as Board on Monday, February 3 and Wednesday, Strategic Planning Committee, extends an invitation members, how our staff works, how we February 5, from 7 to 9 pm at the to all community members to participate in the effectively fundraise, how we are Soloway Jewish Community Centre. evaluated, and how we create change RSVP to Rachel Abenhaim at consultations that will lead to a new strategic and facilitate growth. [email protected]. plan for Ottawa’s Jewish community. Ultimately, the plan that results from With a broad spectrum of voices this process determines what our expressing important views and partici- purpose is and what we do. It gives us an pating in the conversation, our commit- MAGINE what our community will What does all this have to do with you? agreed upon vision of what the tee will be better equipped to decide look like in fi ve years, and then We want to engage you in a conversa- Federation wants to accomplish in the what is ultimately included in the IMAGINE that you helped to make tion about your understanding of the coming years and what initiatives are strategic plan. What an exciting chal- Ithat happen. challenges and opportunities facing our necessary to make it happen. The lenge to take on as your community The Jewish Federation of Ottawa has community. Together, we will create the strategic plan will be the document that representative! embarked on a strategic planning direction necessary for your Federation drives our work. It will determine what Imagine, believe, plan and act. This is process that will build Jewish commun- Board to create a long-term, meaningful we do, what we don’t do and, ultimately, my commitment to you as chair of this ity, generate positive energy and plan for Ottawa’s Jewish community. what success looks like. exciting process. I take this role very confi dence. Strategic planning is critical to us as a The strategic plan will be built on the seriously because I believe in the feedback gathered from the consulta- incredible potential of Ottawa’s Jewish tions with you, our Jewish community community and I want future genera- Strategic: Sessions to build members. Success of this process is tions to be proud of the foundation we based on meaningful contact with you established for them to build upon. consensus as process evolves that will translate into direction and I hope you will join us on this journey actions designed to make our commun- and take an active part in the consulta- Continued from page 4 5:30 to 7:30 pm. ity all that you want and expect it to be. tions. Your voice matters. Be proud of demand,” said Freedman. “We’d rather The community consultations will In agreeing to serve as chair of the being a part of determining our future. have multiple sessions of 30 people than take place on Monday, February 3 and strategic planning process, it was Be proud of Ottawa’s Jewish community one session of 100, because not everyone Wednesday, February 5 from 7 to 9 pm. important to me that we listen to diverse and all that it has to offer today and in is comfortable speaking in a crowd.” All of the consultations take place at voices in the community. Accordingly, the years to come. Small pockets of consensus will be the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. built around the tables in each of the For discussion purposes, a draft sessions, which will build to a larger mission statement, vision statement consensus as the process evolves. and list of core values is available at Would you like to advertise in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? “At the end of the day, you want to www.jewishottawa.com. create a document that is living and “The value of a strategic plan is Contact Barry Silverman, 613 798-4696, ext. 256 breathing,” she said. “Everything is assessing where we are as a community aligned and fl ows from there. My personal today and where we would like to be in [email protected] belief is that strategic plans are not only fi ve years,” said Freedman. “It is about helpful for direction, but as well to help us setting concrete, measurable objectives decide what not to do at this time.” so that we know what success looks like.” The fi rst consultation for Jewish To attend one of the consultation organizations was scheduled to take sessions, contact Rachel Abenhaim at place on January 14 with a second one on [email protected]. Thursday, January 23 from 7 to 9 pm. The Bulletin will continue to follow TempleAn egalitarian Israel Reform congregation A session for the emerging generation this story during the strategic planning is set for Wednesday, January 29 from process. Jewish roots, contemporary values, egalitarian Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services, 6:15 pm. 2nd Friday of the month: “Bring your own dinner,” Your Life. Family. Community following Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7:00 pm. 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Talmudic and Halachic sources. Our OJCS welcomes exciting school has competed against about 22 other schools across North America, in San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale and changes to Judaic program Philadelphia. This year, we are competing in Kansas City. Tefi llah – Rosh Chodesh and Monday Hebrew language is streamed for business, social and political ethics. and Thursday services, twice monthly for Grades 4 to 12, core and extended. In Students are encouraged to form their students and parents, in addition to the addition, Hebrew language teachers are opinions on issues based on study and daily Mincha minyan in the high school developing a detailed language curricu- analysis of their topics. Critical and attract community members as well. lum for Grade 5, emphasizing conversa- analytical thinking are crucial. More than 80 students and parents tional Hebrew. Accommodations are Two-track system in high school – attend these services conducted by our

FEDERATION REPORT made for students with special learning In the normative track, students study youth. RABBI HOWARD FINKELSTEIN needs. contemporary issues in the areas of Community involvement – In OJCS Use of technology – We are engaged in Torah and Halacha. Students use tech- conjunction with RAVSAK, the network intensive online learning blended with nology in preparing material on these of North American community schools, number of exciting changes in traditional classroom study through subjects researching and presenting their our students take part in Project ROPE, a Judaic Studies in the Ottawa Israeli programs such as Virtual Israel, fi ndings in a group learning scenario. In hands-on learning program in philan- Jewish Community School are which brings our students to Israel live addition, students engaged in Jewish thropy, which combines the study of A occurring in a number of areas. with an Israeli rabbi. We also use a history study denominational Judaism, Jewish sources with working with Curriculum design and structure – We number of Smart Boards. anti-Semitism, Israel advocacy and great agencies such as Hillel Lodge and Tamir have developed a spiral curriculum for all Thematic teaching – The teaching of Jewish thinkers. in Ottawa and agencies in Israel such as grades from all day kindergarten (ADK) to Torah and ethics in the middle school, There is a Gemara track connected to Ezer Mitzion. In addition, our middle Grade 12 covering subjects including Grades 7 and 8, done thematically, the Bekiut Program of Yeshiva University school students work and interact with Torah, Tanach, Halacha, Jewish history, concentrates on the applicability of text (YU) High School, as our students, part Hillel Lodge residents on a monthly Tefi llah and Hebrew language, detailing to modern day issues in the areas of of a network of more than 200 North basis. standards, benchmarks as well as exit relationships, leadership and spirituality. American students, study a tractate of I invite parents and other interested goals for each subject in each grade, in High school students tackle the most Talmud, and are tested by YU rabbis. parties who wish to fi nd out more addition to a detailed lower school controversial issues of the day, research- We take part in the RAVSAK Moot Bet about our Judaic Studies program to curriculum document for ADK to Grade 4, ing and analyzing Jewish, as well as Din contest designed to enable students contact me at 613-722-0020 or augmented by the Tal Am program. secular, approaches relating to medical, to analyze a case through the use of h.fi [email protected].

Believing: What constitutes Ottawa Jewish Bulletin VOLUME 78 | ISSUE 8 Jewish belief in God? Ottawa Jewish Bulletin Publishing Co. Ltd. 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, K2A 1R9 the Divine? Does that automatically mean The character of the Fairy Godmother in the transcendent, omnipotent Deity of Cinderella – at least in the lyrical imagina- Tel: 613 798-4696 | Fax: 613 798-4730 Email: [email protected] many a childhood narrative? Are we as tion of Oscar Hammerstein – taught her adults empowered to simply push away doubting charge: “Impossible things keep Published 19 times per year. that paediatric portrayal with an intellec- happening every day.” © Copyright 2014 tualized, postmodern gesture? Is it possible that we must believe in the PUBLISHER Believing, by defi nition, comes with impossible before trying to do the impos- Andrea Freedman doubt. The essence of belief is the experi- sible? Is it possible that faith – that belief in EDITOR Michael Regenstreif FROM THE PULPIT ence of its absence. No doubt there. Even something that transcends the order of the PRODUCTION MANAGER RABBI ELIZABETH BOLTON atheism is riddled with doubt – its very world as we experience it – may success- Brenda Van Vliet OR HANESHAMAH debates framed question and challenge, fully inspire the feeding of the world’s BUSINESS MANAGER the mirror of faith itself. hungry, stop urban violence, create armies Barry Silverman ou shall have no other gods As a former professional musician who of peace, arrest climate change, and other The Bulletin, established in 1937 as “a force for besides me.” Exodus 20:3 has endeavoured to weave those skills into acts of impossible scope? constructive communal consciousness,” communicates the messages of the Jewish Biblical Judaism puts my rabbinate, I can “belief” experientially. Is it possible that, by resonating with Federation of Ottawa and its agencies and, as forward a complex and elusive I resonate with belief, rather than under- belief, we create the conditions to remove the city’s only Jewish newspaper, welcomes a ‘Y diversity of opinion as it strives to inform and notion of belief. From the Five Books of stand it. To simply profess “I believe in discrimination and correct injustice, enrich the community. Viewpoints expressed Moses through the prophetic texts and the God” does not adequately refl ect what because we truly live as though everyone is in these pages do not necessarily represent writings, the people are commanded and leads me to religious community, to created in the Divine image? the policies and values of the Federation. guided to love God, to obey God, to serve spiritually-motivated social action, or to Belief and action need not be dismissed The Bulletin cannot vouch for the kashrut of advertised products or establishments unless God. When it comes to seeing God, to any serve as leader of a faith community. because they are not the other. Prayer to they are certified by Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut or potential verifi cation of God’s existence or For many, the theology of Rabbi God may indeed be futile if the religious a rabbinic authority recognized by OVH. essence, things become literally cloudy, Mordecai M. Kaplan, who co-founded the communities that hold such worship $30 Local Subscription | $36 Canada shrouded in smoke, depicted by columns Reconstructionist movement, offers a rituals do nothing to foster dialogue $50 International | $2 per issue of fi re or mist, hidden in clefts of rock, bridge between secular and religious between its members, with those beyond We acknowledge the financial support of the depths, heights, or voices. Judaism. Rabbi Arthur Green, president of the walls of the community, or among Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department Even acknowledgment is indirectly the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College those who have fallen and need to be of Canadian Heritage. decreed. The fi rst commandment begins when I began my studies there, has called uplifted. And those whose actions need not ISSN: 1196-1929 simply – “I am.” Its “you shall” is a “you Reconstructionism “religious humanism.” be buoyed by prayer need may – must – Publication Mail Agreement No. 40018822 shall [not] … have no other gods but me.” Rabbi Kaplan is well known for his join with those whose actions are spurred Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Ottawa Jewish Bulletin What then constitutes Jewish belief in formulas humanizing God. “The word God on by faith. In this we all can believe. 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa ON K2A 1R9 God? Is a faithful Jew one who is faith-full, has … come to be symbolically expressive of Rabbi Bolton can be reached at fi lled with faith in a particular notion of the highest ideals for which men [sic] strive.” [email protected]. January 20, 2014 7 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

for the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin during Sometimes conventional Harper’s visit and we’ll post them online at www.ottawajewishbulletin.com as they wisdom gets it wrong arrive. We’ll then have a wrap-up in our next issue. thinking a couple of months ago that this and Montreal. Steven Kimmel, chair of the Jewish might be one of those times. At that briefi ng, Lieberman dismissed Federation of Ottawa, will also be part of The talks have been shrouded in the peace process and a proposed the Canadian delegation. secrecy and, despite confl icting third- Palestinian state despite the fact that hand reports that they’re making progress Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was THANKS ILANA, WELCOME MONIQUE and that they’re not going well, it seems to calling for a renewal of talks with no In September, Ilana Belfer, who had me the success of maintaining the news preconditions. There was no hope for been our Campus Life columnist for three

FROM THE THE FROM EDITOR blackout is an indication that some sort of peace with the Palestinians, he said then. years, left that beat and began writing MICHAEL REGENSTREIF progress is being made. In recent days, though (I’m writing on Emerging Gen, a column about issues That feeling was reinforced when I met January 10 just before this issue goes to and concerns of young adults in their hen the current round of with Ambassador Rafael Barak last month press), Lieberman has been singing a 20s and 30s. peace negotiations between for the article on pages 1 and 2. As a surprisingly different tune, saying how Ilana completed her journalism degree Israel and the Palestinians veteran Israeli peace negotiator, and important talking to the Palestinians is, at Carleton University in December and Wwas announced, conven- having just served as director general of praising Kerry’s efforts, and saying these has decided to leave Ottawa – at least for tional wisdom suggested these talks, the ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel’s discussions are the basis for the best now. She’s off this month to do some brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John new ambassador to Canada is someone I’d possible deal. travelling and then plans to settle in Kerry, were doomed to failure – just like pay attention to on this issue. Both sides, Avigdor Lieberman was one of the last Toronto. so many previous efforts to settle the he told me, are serious and engaged in Israeli politicians I’d expect to take this And when one door closes, another dispute and put a two-state solution in these talks. position. So, maybe, just maybe, these opens. We’ve recently been assigning place have failed over the past two But, to me, the surest sign the talks talks will be successful. some articles to freelance journalist decades. might – and that’s still a very big “might” Monique Elliot, who has also contributed If I were a gambler, I’d probably follow – be approaching success are the latest HARPER VISIT TO ISRAEL to the Canadian Jewish News. Monique is the conventional wisdom and put my signals from Israeli Foreign Minister Prime Minister Stephen Harper is from the Toronto area, but came to money on these talks ending the same Avigdor Lieberman, a man with a reputa- scheduled to be in Israel this week on his Ottawa to study journalism at Carleton. way the others have – despite my belief tion for being among the hardest of Israeli fi rst visit to the Jewish state. As she notes She graduated in 2012 and returned home. that successfully reaching the two-state hardliners. in her My Israel column on page 23, But Monique decided she likes Ottawa solution is in the very best interests of I met Lieberman when he was in Barbara Crook, will be part of the better and has returned to live here. She both Israel and the Palestinians. Ottawa in September 2011 and I attended Canadian delegation travelling with the introduces herself as our new Emerging Sometimes, though, the conventional a briefi ng he gave to a small invited group prime minister. Gen columnist on page 23. Her column wisdom gets it wrong, and I started of Jewish community leaders from Ottawa Barbara will be fi ling reports from Israel will appear every second issue.

inaccessible prison where I did not have a single contact. The past 40 years have There was an old crusty crime reporter in the newsroom whom I was actually afraid of. His name was Frank Roach. I increased my appreciation was told he was a religious man, that Sunday was his Lord’s Day, and that he would never work or want to be dis- of human kindness turbed on a Sunday. I had no choice. I was smart enough to know I had to where the day would bring me. What the I interviewed Dr. Henry Morgentaler phone him and ask him for help. My day would teach me. in those early months before anyone future with the network really did There are so many memories of that knew who he was. He had just opened depend on him.

IDEAS AND IDEAS IMPRESSIONS fi rst year. As I think back, I still can’t his fi rst abortion clinic and the reason I phoned quivering. He answered. I JASON MOSCOVITZ believe I was fortunate enough to for the interview was that a nurse at the told him about the prison break and that experience so much in that very fi rst clinic had just been arrested. I was there the desk in Toronto was waiting on me to year. at the very beginning of that epic legal produce a story. There was dead silence, anuary 11 marked a special anniver- After a few brief months on the job, battle that so marked Canadian history. which seemed to go on forever. And then sary for me. It was 40 years ago, on the fi remen in Montreal went on strike In early-1974, I was told to meet and he thundered, “Kid, just stay there.” And January 11, 1974, when I went to and suddenly a part of the city went up interview a visiting Israeli politician. His then he hung up. Jwork. Forty years. Four decades. No in fl ames. The striking fi remen were name was Shimon Peres. Does that put I honestly don’t remember how long it matter how you count it, it was a long setting fi res and, when their supervisors his success and longevity in perspective? was before Frank called back, but it may time ago. I was 22, almost three years came to fi ght those fi res, I saw the Of all the memories there is one that is have seemed like a lifetime. younger than the youngest of my four strikers cut water hoses with razor most special. It was a Sunday in July, and “Kid, be at gate number four of the children. Making the comparison blades. I was the only reporter working that day. prison at 2 o’clock,” he said. reminds me how young I was. I remember the time there was labour It was one of those days no one expects a I arrived at 2 pm with a camera crew It was the best of times to be a rookie diffi cultly with the transit union. The major story to break – until there is one. and was met by a prison guard. It was reporter for CBC Television in Montreal. union was planning an illegal walkout The phone rang. It was the national just like a movie. We were taken to What an eye opener! You name it and it and there was a member of the manage- newsroom in Toronto. Canadian Press the warden’s offi ce. He gave me an was happening. All the social and labour ment team who knew about it. I was was reporting a major prisoner escape interview and photos of the escapees. unrest, linguistic diffi culties, the begin- covering a meeting at city hall and this from Montreal’s infamous Saint Vincent I had, or thanks to Frank Roach, was ning of the Olympic spending spree; management person told me there de Paul Penitentiary. given, my fi rst story for the national then add to that the criminal underworld would be no métro and no buses in the There I was, all alone, a raw rookie news. in Montreal, which wasn’t so under- morning. He knew I was just staring out. with a major story and the expectations Forty years have only increased my ground in the early-1970s. My fi rst scoop was really as innocent and of the national newsroom in Toronto. gratitude to Frank’s memory as well as I would go to work never knowing as kind as that! Worse still, the story involved an my appreciation for human kindness. 8 January 20, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Advertorial JEWISH Carleton course to research NATIONAL ritual practices of Ottawa Jews FUND More than trees BY ILANA BELFER questions. These histories contribute to a growing Alan Blostein FOR THE ZELIKOVITZ CENTRE archive of personal narratives that can be studied by 613.798.2411 • [email protected] President ave you ever wondered how many Ottawa- future researchers.” based Jews light Shabbat candles? Dip apples The resulting data will be housed at the Ottawa Direct a legacy in Israel with JNF in honey at Rosh Hashanah? Sleep in a Jewish Archives and made available to the public. Last November, our Executive Director, Lynda Taller- sukkah on Sukkot? Ideally, students will ultimately present the research at Wakter, received a phone call from a woman stating that she H A new course at Carleton University this semester is scholarly conferences and publish it in peer-reviewed was concerned about the rise of anti-Semitism and want- ushering students out of the classroom and into the publications. The goal as the project progresses is to ed to do something about it. Not knowing her, Lynda ar- community to research Jewish home ritual practices – extend it across Canada. ranged a meeting with this lady at her seniors’ residence. and, hopefully, to answer those questions and more in “The Jewish community – in Ottawa, Canada, North The woman, in her 90s and not Jewish, was redrafting her the process. America and around the world – is changing in critical will and wanted to bequeath funds to JNF in exchange for ways that we have yet to fully grasp. As researchers, my a commitment to educate non-Jewish individuals about the “I do expect to fi nd continuities with some basic Second World War and Israel in an effort to enhance the trends found by previous research, such as the Pew students and I will be focused on developing a more understanding among non-Jews of Israel, past and present. report that has shown broad participation in the nuanced account of the relationship between Jewish After much discussion, Lynda presented the concept of a Passover seder and fasting on Yom Kippur. But I am practice and Jewish identity in the Canadian context,” “birthright” mission for non-Jewish youth between the age curious to see what we will fi nd in Ottawa,” said Deidre said Butler. of 18 and 30. The woman accepted the concept and decid- Butler, director of Carleton’s Max and Tessie Zelikovitz “With current data about practice and a richer ed to bequest suffi cient funds to permit JNF Ottawa to take Centre for Jewish Studies, who designed and teaches the understanding of the motivations behind that practice, many individuals on a Memorial Mission in her name. course. communal institutions can make more informed and Some might say it’s the kindness of strangers. Others “Will we fi nd evidence of non-traditional or highly strategic decisions.” might ask, “How can I make a difference?” personalized rituals? What happens when Ashkenazic Butler won the 2012 Teaching Achievement Award at Each year, when JNF hosts its Negev Dinner, our chosen and Sephardic traditions come together in one house? Carleton University for the course’s proposal. The Honouree selects a project in Israel and the funds raised by How do children and extended family affect ritual life?” project is being supported by funds from the award, as their Dinner, in addition to their own charitable gift, go to- Particular attention will be paid to the phenomena of well as by the Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and wards their project of choice in Israel. A beautiful plaque will intermarriage, conversion and same-sex marriage. its Developing Future Leaders Program. mark the special occasion, and their legacy is etched in the Students will be trained in oral-based qualitative data Diverse community participants, who are willing land of Israel in perpetuity. The projects are often chosen with collection and given an opportunity to directly contrib- to be interviewed by undergraduate students, are the objective of enhancing Israel’s water quality, natural en- ute to real scholarship using a combination of interview- needed. 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ttawa? Who even goes to school in Ottawa?” ARIELLE “Are you really going to ELLIS ‘OOttawa?” As a Jewish girl from North York, GUEST COLUMN that’s what I heard when I told friends I was venturing off to Canada’s not-so-far- away capital city. Many of my friends Jewish boy of your dreams, make new seemed to think that Queen’s, Western friends, expand your horizons, get or McGill were the only choices for involved politically and have your pick Jewish teens wanting to go away for of some of the best internships. If any of university. that sounds appealing, I see no reason “What’s that? There are other univer- why this isn’t the place for you. sities that stretch beyond those pre- Be it the University of Ottawa or determined options?” Carleton University, you’re making the My younger brother is now in his fi nal best decision possible. Don’t even think year of high school. When he has friends twice about it: we’re the right fi t. over for Shabbat dinner, my family is “But, do Jews even go to Ottawa’s sure to ask them about their plans. universities?” “So, where are you thinking of going Oh, do we ever! And, while we may to school next year?” not have the largest Jewish student body “Oh, you know, Queen’s, Western, – at least not yet – it’s defi nitely McGill.” close-knit. While there is nothing wrong with In 2012, I came to the University of those very reputable institutions, I want Ottawa with incredibly low expecta- to let you in on a secret. tions. I was closed off socially, thinking, There are other choices. I decided to “I’m here strictly for my program stray from that typical three-school and, whenever I’m bored, I’ll make boundary, and it’s been nothing but the hour-and-a-half trip to Queen’s Ottawa is a great place for Jewish university students, says Arielle Ellis. rewarding. University in Kingston to visit my Canada’s beautiful capital holds the friends.” key to any Jewish girl’s fantasy. This city I knew absolutely nobody. I came here at uOttawa. It never occurred to me that, that makes that possible. I know how is ripe with opportunities to meet the for the city and for the program I wanted one year later, I would be the city-wide Hillel shaped my social life here in president of Hillel Ottawa. Ottawa. At every event we have, be it During my fi rst week of settling into our Shabbat dinners, hot lunches, this new environment, I found myself formals, Chanukah Ball, Jews and Brews, missing my fellow MOTs (Members of the Jews and Java, speed dating, or any Tribe). My mom, who naturally sub- of the other events we put on through- scribed to Hillel Ottawa’s newsletter out the year, I know there is always almost a full year before my arrival, someone there in the same place as I was informed me of Hillel’s annual welcome when I walked into my fi rst Hillel back barbecue. And, as any good Jewish barbecue, and we consistently put mother would, she insisted I go at least for forward our best effort at making a little bit and see what Hillel is all about. everyone feel welcome. Little did I know it was a choice that As a bonus, we also partner with the would defi ne the rest of my university Chabad Student Network (CSN), a rarity career. at Canadian universities today. Sharing I arrived at the barbecue skeptically as events with CSN opens our student a reluctant fi rst-year, expecting a socially network further and provides students awkward and uncomfortable evening of with more opportunities to meet new small talk. people and engage in more culturally I could not have been more wrong. Jewish activities. Seconds after my arrival, I had already You don’t have to be religious to come been warmly greeted by students who to Hillel events. You just have to be open were genuinely happy to meet me. They to new experiences and meeting new welcomed me into their group of friends people. and took me under their wings. It was That’s the reason we have these events uncanny how friendly and down to earth – to give each student the same chance I everyone was. had to turn around their university I showed up to the barbecue alone and experience. I left with new friends. It was a turning Are you a Jewish student at uOttawa point in my university experience. The or Carleton who hasn’t yet connected friends I made there, and have made with Hillel Ottawa? Or are you thinking since, are genuine, warm, and also about going to school here? Then come diverse. pay us a visit. Or send me a message at Hillel Ottawa provides more than just [email protected]. I would personally a Jewish social experience. Its student love to speak with you and tell you more body creates a family atmosphere where about my university experience and everyone and anyone are welcome. about Hillel Ottawa. Now, I am incredibly proud to say I am Arielle Ellis is the city-wide president of the student leader of the organization Hillel Ottawa. January 20, 2014 11 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Temple Israel celebrates its seven ‘miracles’

BY PAUL MCKEAGUE Rabbi Garten said the women are the TEMPLE ISRAEL kind of people who “light the lights of ourteen years ago, some gradu- any community” and set examples that ates of Temple Israel’s adult b’nai inspire others. “Jews don’t believe in mitzvah class had their big day, miracles, but we depend on them,” he Fchanting and interpreting the told the women. “You are our miracles. Torah and Haftarah in front of the We depend on you. You remind us of the congregation and proud members of power of Jewish community and Jewish their families. Celebrating this milestone study.” in adulthood rather than adolescence The group has been on “a journey of had made it all the more sweet and learning and friendship and accommo- meaningful. But, as they celebrated their dation,” said Hannah Halpern. “We all accomplishments, a question loomed worked, have families, but we managed over many of the bat mitzvah women: to fi nd time together to study. I think it is What next? due to a complex interaction between Studying Torah in Rabbi Steven the attractiveness of the content of our Garten’s class had whetted their appetite study and of the blessing from being for more study. With the class over, 10 together in the study of Torah.” A women’s study group at Temple Israel, together since their joint bat mitzvah 14 years ago, graduates decided to keep studying “In each session, we marvel that the returned to the bimah, December 14, to chant and interpret the Torah and Haftarah readings. together and began meeting about once lessons of Torah, thousands of years old, (Standing, from left) Linda Rossman, Linda Slotin, Sue Gold, Janet Cohen; (seated) Sheila a month on Sunday mornings to con- still apply today,” Linda Rossman told Baslaw, Hannah Halpern and Merle Haltrecht-Matte. tinue their exploration of Torah. the congregation. This was borne out in Even now, seven members of the the parsha they interpreted at the years in jail but, upon his release, modern Joseph.” original group continue their Sunday Shabbat service, which included the expressed only forgiveness to those who Rabbi Garten noted that none of the morning study sessions and, on reconciliation of Joseph with his broth- had imprisoned him,” said Rossman. seven women had had a bat mitzvah at December 14, the women returned to the ers who, many years earlier, sold him “He reached out to his brothers and 13 and one hadn’t grown up Jewish. bimah to chant and interpret the weekly into slavery. sisters of South Africa and, in so doing, Merle Haltrecht-Matte came from a Torah portion and Haftarah as Temple As they chanted the parsha, the world he saved his nation.” traditional home where having a bat Israel celebrated their commitment to was mourning the death and celebrating She quoted Rabbi Warren Goldstein, mitzvah was something “girls just didn’t Jewish learning and the power of Torah the life of Nelson Mandela. the chief rabbi of Johannesburg, who do,” she said. to illuminate their lives. “Like Joseph, Mandela spent many said that, in Mandela, “we found our Her daughter Arianne also didn’t have a bat mitzvah at 13. But, at age 20, she joined her mother in Rabbi Garten’s Musica Ebraica to present ‘bar mitzvah’ concert class. Mother and daughter celebrated their bat mitzvahs together and, prior to BY PATSY ROYER Nagila” and Sisu et Yerushalayim” in by the women and men of Musica Ebraica, moving to Toronto, Arianne was part of MUSICA EBRAICA innovative arrangements that remind us fi ve instrumentalists adding to the beauty the study group. usica Ebraica invites the why we love those pieces while highlight- of the music, and our “bar mitzvah” Having a bat mitzvah, said Haltrecht- community to celebrate our ing the musicality of such composers as celebration will be complete! Matte, “made my life different.” She 13th year of singing Jewish Joshua Jacobson, Yehezkel Braun, Charles The concert takes place Sunday, began to feel a greater sense of belonging Mchoral music as we present Davidson and Isadore Freed. February 9, 2:30 pm, and there is ample at Temple Israel and now sits on the Songs of Israel – Old and New. We will be performing “Five Hebrew parking near Temple Israel, which is also board of directors. Under the direction of conductor Love Songs” by Eric Whitacre, a Grammy- wheelchair accessible. Tickets will be Over the years, these women’s friend- Gloria-Jean Nagy, the choir will present an winning composer and conductor who available at the door at $20 (adults) and ships have deepened. afternoon of selections in Hebrew that will wrote these gentle and thought-provoking $10 (students). The concert is free of ‘‘We have become study shvesters,” transport you from the midwinter dol- melodies to words written by his Israeli charge for children 12 and under. said Sheila Baslaw. “We have listened to drums and into Israel’s golden landscape. wife, soprano Hila Plitmann. 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BY DIANE KOVEN While the incident happened a few here is a more than a touch of days before Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi irony in the fact that a young Muroff didn’t speak about it for several rabbi who grew up in Ottawa, months. Only after consulting with Rabbi Tand who unexpectedly came into Schmuel Kamenetsky, a leading Torah a very large sum of money and chose to scholar, did he decide there was value in quietly “do the right thing” by returning going public to demonstrate the import- it to its owner, has become somewhat of ance of doing the right thing. an international media star as a result. “Going public” became much more Rabbi Noah Muroff – whose parents, than Rabbi Muroff had anticipated when Faigy and Zachary Muroff still live in the story went viral on the Internet. He Ottawa – teaches at an Orthodox school was immediately inundated with calls, in Connecticut and purchased a second- letters, emails and media requests from hand desk after seeing an ad on Craigslist. around the world. When he and his wife Esther got the Teachers have written him to say they desk home, they were unable to fi t it have used his story in their classrooms, through the door to the room that was to which is one of the most gratifying become a study. Knowing the desk had results for the rabbi who credits his own been purchased from Staples and teachers for instilling Torah values. PHOTO: MARLENE SMITH assembled by the original owner, they “In addition to the great appreciation I Rabbi Noah and Esther Muroff with their children (from left) Elisheva, Yosef Shalom, decided to disassemble it and take it into have for my wonderful upbringing by my Pinchas Dov and Chana Raizel. the room in pieces. Lo and behold, when parents, I am also grateful to the many they removed a drawer, out fell a package teachers I had in Ottawa, especially Rabbi fully insisted on giving him a reward. enrol the Muroff children without charge. containing cash – nearly $100,000! Shaps, Rabbi Finkelstein, Rabbi Clinton Staples provided a new bookshelf to “We feel we did the right thing and we The honest rabbi quickly contacted and Rabbi Ben-Porat,” said Rabbi Muroff. match the desk. A company called are grateful to have been given the the woman from whom he had pur- There have also been tangible rewards Honest Tea sent the Muroffs a year’s opportunity to do so and to inspire others chased the desk and arranged to return for the honest gesture. The woman who supply of their product and a summer to do the right thing as well,” said Rabbi the money. had temporarily lost her money grate- camp in New Hampshire has offered to Muroff modestly.

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BY ISAAC NAHON SEPHARDI ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA he preservation of Sephardic heritage will be the focus of a Shabbaton, February 7 and 8, Tjointly organized by the Sephardi Association of Ottawa and the Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad (OTC). The guest speaker will be Rabbi Yehuda Azoulay, founder of the $200 OFF Sephardic Legacy Series – Institute for Preserving Sephardic Heritage. a pair of hearing aids “We are pleased to be partnering with Valid until Feb 28/14 OTC in organizing this unique Shabbaton dedicated to our Sephardic heritage,” said Clemy Srour, president of the Sephardi Association of Ottawa. “We encourage people to register as soon as possible as space is limited.” Rabbi Azoulay is a passionate scholar, educator, author and Sephardic historian. Rabbi Yehuda Azoulay will present two He has written fi ve books and published lectures on Sephardic heritage during a more than 40 articles on Sephardic Shabbaton at Ottawa Torah Centre, historical topics. An event he initiated, February 7-8. the Inaugural Tribute Luncheon Honoring the Contributions of Sephardic On Saturday, February 8, following Jewry in America, was held in Shabbat services, Rabbi Azoulay will Washington, D.C. in November. The event speak during a Kiddush lunch on brought Sephardic leaders from across “Sephardic Rabbinical Leadership the United States together to honour the throughout the Centuries.” While contributions of Sephardic Jewry to that there is no charge for the lunch, advance country. registration with OTC by email to The Shabbaton will begin with a [email protected] is appreciated. traditional Sephardi Shabbat dinner on Among other activities being planned Friday, February 7 at OTC, 111 Lamp- by the Sephardi Association of Ottawa is lighters Drive. Rabbi Azoulay will speak a look at a unique Sephardi community on “Sephardic Contributions throughout deep in the Amazon. History and their Impact on World Anyone interested in the activities of Jewry.” Reservations can be made at the Sephardi Association should email www.ottawatorahcentre.com or by calling [email protected] to 613-843-7770. be added to our mailing list.

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PHOTO: PETER WAISER Chanukah Ball: Carol Kershman lights the candles as Suzi Shore Sauvé Merivale High School: Teachers and students celebrate Chanukah, December 2, at Merivale High School. (From looks on at the Chanukah Ball sponsored by various congregations in left) Roxanne Nash, Lisa Nash, Irv Osterer, Michael Harr, Lauren Hollinger and Isaaca Rosenberg. Ottawa, November 30 at Congregation Beth Shalom.

PHOTO: HOWARD SANDLER Ottawa Sephardi Association: Maya Benhamou lights the menorah along with other Soloway JCC: Children participating in after-school activities at the Soloway Jewish children while the Clemy Srour, president of the Ottawa Sephardi Association, sings at the Community Centre, seen here on December 3, gathered daily in the lobby to light Chanukah association’s Chanukah party, December 1, at the Shikkun Oz senior citizens residence. candles.

Tamir: Imam Mohammed Jebara and students from Cordova Academy, a Muslim school in Ottawa, celebrated Chanukah with Tamir participants, families, friends and staff at the Tamir Chanukah party, December 3, at Agudath Israel Congregation. The Tamir Neshama Choir delighted the crowd with their performances of Chanukah favourites. January 20, 2014 17 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Chabad Hebrew School: Parents and students of Chabad Hebrew School celebrated Chanukah, December 1, with presentations, songs and treats.

JET: Carol JET’s Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project held a Chanukah cooking demo at the home of Lauren Shaps, December 1. More than 25 women learned how to make Indian latkes, vegetable latkes and doughnuts in the spirit of Chanukah! (From left) Bonnie Engel, Sam Freedman, Nikki CHW Amit Chapter: Dancers celebrate at Canadian Hadassah-WIZO Amit Chapter’s Chanukah party. Shapiro and Rochel Goldbaum.

PHOTO: PETER WAISER Sens game: Several hundred people gathered in the lobby of the Canadian Tire Centre, November 28, between the first and second periods of the Ottawa Senators-Vancouver Canucks game to see Rabbi Menachem M. Blum light a nine-foot menorah. Dignitaries in attendance included (from left) Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, MP James Bezan, MP Bernard Trottier, Rabbi Blum, Spartacat, Ottawa Senators President Cyril Leeder, Israeli Ambassador Rafael Barak, Jewish Federation of Ottawa Chair Steven Kimmel, and Miriam Barak, wife of the ambassador. January 20, 2014 21 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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BY LOUISE RACHLIS day to the fullest with enthusiasm, psychiatry resident with a demon- “He was one of those people who was n award-winning 2010 compassion and empathy.” strated interest in education or re- such a good person … graduate of the University of He came from Grimsby, Ontario, to search, and who displays the attributes “Matthew was so modest, I’m sure Ottawa Medical School, study, and “loved Ottawa and was very that made Matt the remarkable person he would fi nd it hard to believe all the AMatthew Ginsburg was in the happy there,” she said. he was.” accolades he has had from all who second year of his psychiatry residency in He and his wife regularly attended Matthew’s paternal grandparents were knew him.” Ottawa when he was diagnosed with Hillel Ottawa’s Shabbat dinners. both psychiatrists, and his grandfather It is the family’s hope “to reach cholangiocarcinoma. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at one of the leading child psychiatrists in endowment status with this fund so He died of the bile duct cancer in May age nine, Matthew never complained South Africa, said Karen. that it will perpetuate itself and Matt’s 2012, just fi ve months later, at the age of about his chronic illness or let it defi ne “Even though Matthew never knew memory will live on forever in the legacy 28, leaving behind a wife and two-month- him. him, it was in his blood to follow the that he has left.” old daughter, his devastated parents, His family recently established the same route.” Donations may be made to the brothers, grandparents and extended Matthew Ginsburg Scholarship Fund at His aunt is also a psychiatrist. fund by contacting the Royal Ottawa family. the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental “There wasn’t a person who didn’t take Foundation for Mental Health at His mother, Karen Ginsburg, described Health. to him, he was so warm and open,” Karen 613-722-6521, ext. 6874 or Matthew as someone who “lived every The scholarship will be awarded “to a said. [email protected].

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The Harper government’s most recent – and controver- sial – stand with Israel was Foreign Minister John Baird’s Harper visit will reignite debate announcement in November that Canada was “deeply skeptical” of a six-nation interim deal aimed at putting about Canada’s roles in the Middle East Iran’s nuclear program on hold. This perspective was in line with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s srael’s favourite world leader is fi nally visiting the pronouncement that the deal is an “historic mistake.” Holy Land this week. The resulting outrage from the usual suspects over There’s no doubt that Prime Minister Stephen Canada’s position would have been humorous had it not IHarper will be given a hero’s welcome. No head of BARBARA CROOK been so pathetically misguided. state in recent memory has been such a staunch and MY ISRAEL Why are otherwise intelligent people so eager to vocal supporter of the Jewish state. embrace a deal – any deal – with a regime that has shown But there’s also no doubt Harper’s visit will reignite the absolutely no goodwill, integrity or progression since longstanding debate about Canada’s diplomatic and 1979? And, why is it considered “dangerous” for Canada political roles in the Middle East. to express doubt over an agreement that is based more Critics of the Harper government and its close ties with hit the borders with Lebanon and Syria in less than three on wishful thinking than any concrete evidence of the only democracy in the Middle East will lament the hours. Travelling along the highly populated, narrow change? demise of Canada’s mythical role as an “honest broker” strip of land between the West Bank and the It’s important to note Canada’s vocal support of on the world stage. Mediterranean, you can see why returning to the pre-1967 Israel and its democratic values does not mean blanket The fact that Canada has not really played such a role borders in a U.S.-brokered peace deal with a hostile and acceptance of every Israeli policy. Days after Canada in decades doesn’t seem to enter into the argument. reluctant partner would be a security nightmare. stood with Israel to oppose a Palestinian bid for state- Nor does the idea that it’s not a tragedy for a country But I’m also confi dent Harper will get a true taste of hood at the United Nations in December 2012, Harper like Canada to worry less about being liked and more the life force that is Israel. With enemies all around, with criticized Israel’s unilateral plans for settlement expan- about standing up for what is right. children giving up their youth for military service and sion east of Jerusalem, saying it would hinder the peace In fact, it’s a great step forward. knowing more about death and loss than Canadian kids process. I should point out I have been invited to be part of the could ever imagine, Israelis have made the decision to And Canada can challenge the incitement and dupli- Canadian delegation for the offi cial visit. I’ll be paying my live life with vibrancy and joie de vivre that belie its city of the Hamas and Palestinian Authority (PA) own costs. constant struggle for existence. leadership without abandoning the Palestinian people. At the time of writing, the itinerary has not been set. Harper fi rst went on the record as a strong supporter of Indeed, Canada continues to help the PA with humani- But Israeli media are reporting Harper will also visit Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006, when he tarian and economic aid, capacity-building and programs Jordan and the Palestinian Authority during his four-day stated that Israel’s military action was a “measured to improve law enforcement and justice. visit. response” to the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers. As a true friend of Israel – supporting without question As a fi rst-time visitor, Harper will likely be struck by at In 2010, Harper said “the easiest thing to do is just its existence and shared values, but willing to criticize the least two aspects of Israel that are impossible to fathom simply to get along and go along with this anti-Israeli specifi cs of its policies – Canada can have a greater impact without having been there. rhetoric, to pretend it is just about being even-handed, on the peace process than by standing on the sidelines, One is the size of Israel and its proximity to its less and to excuse oneself with the label of ‘honest broker,’” wringing its hands. than friendly neighbours. Driving from Jerusalem, you then dared to support Israel unconditionally. Welcome to Israel, Prime Minister. New beginnings can start any time MONIQUE ELLIOT ess than three weeks into 2014, the crucial ques- yourself how you want to feel. Then write down what tion is being asked: Have you broken your New comes to you.” EMERGING GEN Year’s resolutions yet? If goals are based on feelings, you will be more likely to L For millennials and the emerging generation, follow through and put your intentions into action, Eisen some have an expectation that our goals and aspirations said. will not endure; that we are incapable of the necessary Eisen also makes the distinction between resolutions aligned,” Eisen said. “I personally haven’t done this during self-discipline and willpower to create positive changes in and intentions. Resolutions are focused more on achieving Rosh Hashanah before, but I love the idea of doing it then our lives. something, whereas intentions are fl exible and “more of a as well!” That doesn’t feel very good, does it? state of being rather than doing” that allows the inten- In many ways, setting intentions for the year in the time As it turns out, how you feel – and how you want to feel tion-setter to check in with him- or herself periodically to leading up to – and during – Rosh Hashanah is a great way – has a strong impact on whether you are actually going to see if he or she is on the right track to happiness and to embrace the mitzvah of teshuvah, returning to your keep your resolutions. well-being. true essence as a Jew and discovering what matters most to For those of you who have not kept your resolutions, or The great thing about making resolutions of any kind is you. perhaps simply decided against committing to something that everyone’s approach is going to be unique. Eisen said “In order to set goals that are aligned truly with our bigger when the ball dropped, the good news is new he sets “annual intentions” every year, but also more than inner desires, we need to connect internally fi rst,” Eisen beginnings can start at any time. once per year. said. This can be true for our family relationships, faith, or Michael Eisen, a Toronto-based entrepreneur said he I try to teach myself one new, positive habit every three academic, athletic and social aspirations. thinks New Year’s resolutions are great in theory, but most months so that I can embrace variety while not getting “The big thing is an idea without action is useless – but people do not see them through because they are not truly overwhelmed by a laundry list of changes I want to make. an idea [plus] action is where the biggest growth occurs representative of what we really want. At the end of the year, I have four new routines that help and where our desires truly become our reality!” “I believe the reason why resolutions aren’t kept is me to live a healthier, happier life. When do you make your New Year’s resolutions? What because most of them are superfi cial and only scratch the Consider making resolutions even twice a year: once for kind of resolutions did you make? It’s always acceptable to surface of our true desires,” the founder of the Youth January 1, and again for Rosh Hashanah. We have different refl ect, redirect and refocus at any time. Wellness Network said via email. “I believe that where the concerns at different times of the year, and our life By the way, speaking of new beginnings: Hi! My name is real magic lies is in setting New Year’s intentions based on experiences can drastically change our priorities from one Monique Elliot, and I’m the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin’s new fi rst discovering what our core feelings are.” day to the next. Emerging Gen columnist. Let’s work together this year to What we truly desire, Eisen added, are the feelings we “I think it works to check in with yourself a few times get at what’s most important to Ottawa’s Jewish think our accomplishments, relationships and possessions throughout the year to make sure everything is still millennials. will give us. “We need to ask ourselves ‘how do I want to feel this year’ instead of what do I want to do this year,” he said. “I Please support our advertisers and tell them you saw suggest making a list of all the desired feelings you want. If their advertisement in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. that is too hard, think of all the things you want, then ask 24 January 20, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Pass the shortbread: revisiting the December dilemma

ere at Values, Ethics, Community, I’m crawling wrote about my friend Selina Alko, a Brooklyn-based out from under the best of the season to children’s book illustrator, whose latest work, Daddy revisit the December dilemma. Since I last MIRA SUCHAROV Christmas and Hanukkah Mama, portrays an inter- Hwrote about the topic, the Pew Research VALUES, ETHICS, married couple who provide a distinctly blended Center Survey of U.S. Jews revealed that one in three holiday tradition for their children. Daddy puts latkes American Jews have a Christmas tree in their home. COMMUNITY out for Santa as he stuffs the turkey with cranberry Among intermarried Jews, the number climbs to 71 per kugel stuffi ng. Mama makes sufganiyot and fruitcake for cent. dessert. Certainly, this is largely a function of intermarriage, Many Jews may take issue with the idea that Jewish given that only seven per cent includes Jews with a siveness and passion of our version pales in comparison. traditions should be mixed and stirred with Christian Jewish spouse. Still, to understand the trend toward In an alternate universe, or perhaps even in a few ones. But, when looking for adjectives in my Haaretz Jews celebrating Christmas, we might want to pause to decades, maybe Christmas in North America will piece, I threw in the word “sacred” as a prefi x for these consider this past season’s most overused neologism: resemble American Thanksgiving in its pan-cultural symbols. One reader called me on it. Thanksgivukah. When I visited the Jewish Museum in signifi cance. Already, according to Pew, nine out 10 She was correct that neither latkes nor fruitcake are New York in December, I was reminded of the ubiquity Americans celebrate Christmas, while only half of considered sacred in any meaningful sense. This then of this year’s double-holiday oddity in Jewish America, Americans see Christmas as mostly a religious holiday. leads me to wonder whether the most prominent where the famous plaster Turkey chanukiyah – issued Startlingly, the vast majority of non-Christians – eight of markers of Jewish tradition aren’t actually mostly for this year alone – sat on the sale shelf. 10 – celebrate Christmas. Of course, there is nothing secular, while Judaism’s sacred aspects are less visible As the Thanksgivukah craze was cresting, I found inherently Christian about cooking a Turkey or sipping and thus less commonly acknowledged. Is the sukkah myself getting annoyed: a sure-fi re sign that something egg nog. And the Christmas tree is usually considered to sacred? How about hamentaschen? Purim costumes? was nagging at my unconscious. I soon realized that part be more pagan in its origins than Christian. In its entry An etrog and lulav? Sheets of matzo? A break-the-fast of the driver of my annoyance was surely a not insignifi - on Christmas trees, Wikipedia, citing the Encyclopedia meal? Or is the sense of family and togetherness, cant helping of envy. And why envy? Because nothing in Britannica, suggests the evergreen was used by several covenant and intention a better marker of sacred the Canadian Jewish culture comes close to the experi- ancient cultures, including the Hebrews, to symbolize pursuits? ence that American Jews (and Muslims, Christians and eternal life. If the way most Jews celebrate Jewish holidays and Buddhists) get to have each November. But, since that is what the majority faith-culture does, mark Jewish traditions does tend to centre on candles There is something so festive and charming about an the Jewish minority tends to seek to remain distinct by and food, costumes and stories, then will we be much entire nation’s inhabitants criss-crossing the country to not partaking. Or at least that is what our community worse off as a people if we eventually cook fusion meet at each other’s dining room tables adorned with a leaders have taught us. Giving up Christmas has long cuisine and dip into multiple narratives? I don’t yet have roast bird served alongside the best of the autumn been considered a fundamental attribute of conversion answers, but I wouldn’t mind a second helping of bounty. The idea that the holiday is non-religious means to Judaism, for example. shortbread in the meantime. that everyone is encouraged to partake. Sure, we have One children’s book author and illustrator offers a Mira Sucharov, an associate professor of political science Canadian Thanksgiving in mid-October, but the inclu- different take. On my blog at Haaretz.com, I recently at Carleton University, blogs at Haaretz.com. Preventing winter weight gain GLORIA SCHWARTZ hy do we tend to gain weight in the winter disinterested in normal activities. Most people can and how can we avoid it? continue to function well overall, whereas others FOCUS ON During the cold, dark months – usually experience a type of clinical depression called seasonal FITNESS Wfrom November until April – we spend affective disorder (SAD). If you have SAD, you should more time indoors. That means we’re less physically seek help from a mental health professional. active. This December, before winter even started, it was There are many things we can do to prevent winter minus 29 degrees Celsius and we had a lot of snow. I weight gain, and to improve our mood and energy a hat or hood. Our faces, noses, fi ngers and toes are most only saw a few die-hards cycling and jogging in that levels. One option is to break up winter by taking a susceptible to the cold. Prevent frostbite with warm or bitter cold. Admittedly, I was not one of them. vacation to a warm, sunny place, but not everyone has multi-layered socks and mittens and cover as much of In the summer and fall, many people like to go out for that luxury. your face as possible on very cold days. an evening walk or a bike ride around the neighbour- Another option is to embrace winter by engaging in If you have a condition that puts you at an increased hood. During winter, when it’s dark by 4 pm, we’re more outdoor physical activities on a regular basis. Downhill risk for falling or fractures or you can’t tolerate extreme inclined to get cozy in front of the fi replace or watch TV. skiing and snowboarding are fun, but they require a trip cold even when dressed accordingly, you may want to With TV comes mindless eating and, because we’re not to a ski hill. There are many activities you can do that avoid outdoor activities during winter. Swim some as active, we don’t burn off the extra calories. don’t involve the expense of a lift ticket, or the time laps in your community centre’s indoor pool, and enjoy When it’s cold, we tend to seek comfort foods to commitment of a half or full day. Here are some the hot tub or sauna. Do some mall walking with a elevate our mood. Summer salads may be replaced with suggestions: friend. Practise your golf swing at an indoor driving high-caloric, fatty and carb-based meals. December is a • Ice skate on Ottawa’s famous 7.8-km-long Rideau range. Hit the gym for a solid workout or take a fi tness month of holiday parties. If we’re not careful, the festive Canal or at your neighbourhood rink; class. meals, extra alcohol and sweets can add a few pounds. • Cross-country ski or snowshoe on a local trail. For Whatever you do, try to get a few minutes of fresh air Fewer hours of sunlight means we get less vitamin D. example, try the Pinhey Forest Trails (3.2 and 3.5 km), and sunshine daily. If that’s not possible, ask your Low levels of vitamin D may contribute to adipose fat which are located behind the Nepean Sportsplex; doctor if you could benefi t from a light therapy box or storage. • Run. Ensure you wear highly visible clothing and vitamin D supplements. Our moods can also be affected by the weather. We pay attention to the traffi c, especially if you run on the Examine your winter eating habits and identify one or may experience the winter blues and feel listless or roads. more areas for improvement. If you’ve already gained a • Walk. A brisk walk, even a short one, will energize few pounds over the holidays, don’t give up. A few you. dietary changes, such as limiting snacking while Would you like to advertise • Toboggan or make a snowman. You don’t have to be watching TV can have a positive impact on your weight. a child to enjoy the thrill of tobogganing. Put the If you stick to a healthy lifestyle most of the time, you in the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin? concept of play back into your life. Pulling your tobog- won’t have to buy a whole new wardrobe in the spring. gan back up the hill or rolling a large snowball is an That’s a good thing – unless shopping is your favourite Contact Barry Silverman: 613 798-4696, ext. 256 excellent cardiovascular workout. sport. [email protected] Whatever activities you choose, dress appropriately. A Gloria Schwartz is a personal trainer at the Soloway lot of our body heat escapes through our heads, so wear JCC. 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The Board of Directors of the FRANCEEN AND STANLEY AGES Our future is in your hands Ottawa Jewish Community Founda- ENDOWMENT FUND tion acknowledges with thanks con- In Memory of: To make a donation tributions to the following funds as Gary Steinberg by Sandy Marchello. of December 30th, 2013. and/or send a tribute card, APPOTIVE FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND call the Foundation office ABELSON FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: (613-798-4696 ext. 274) In Memory of: Gary Steinberg by David and Sharon Myra Schwartz by Lois and Bob Abelson. Appotive and family. e-mail: [email protected] Miriam Weiner by Lois and Bob Abelson. Birthday Wishes to: Best Wishes to: David Appotive by Dorothy and Hartley website: www.OJCF.ca Sue-Ellyn Bache by Tracey Kronick and Al Stern; and by Carolyn, Stephen, Jonathan, Abelson. Suzanne, Aaron and Lauren Appotive.

ANNE AND LOUIS ARRON Join us in building our community MEMORIAL FUND R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Stanley Arron by Joan and Weldon Levine; by supporting these local agencies and by Ronald Cherney and Deborah Ferris. AJA 50+ ENDOWMENT FUND OTTAWA JEWISH OTTAWA JEWISH Ed Rose by Daphne and Stanley Arron. In Memory of: COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND In Memory of: Barry Davis by Flora and Bill Silverman. ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF EVA WINTROB Syd Greenberg by Daphne and Stanley Arron. Condolences to: OTTAWA JEWISH SHIRLEY AND SHIER BERMAN FUND Linda Signer on the loss of her father by HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUND FOR OTTAWA JEWISH ARCHIVES Sarah and Steven Morgan and family. ALYCE AND ALLAN BAKER OTTAWA LODGE Condolences to: FAMILY FUND B’NAI BRITH #885 Roslyn Taller on the loss of her dear sister AJA 50+ ENDOWMENT FUND Anniversary Wishes to: PAST PRESIDENTS FUND Alyce and Allan Baker by Rick and Helen by Shirley and Shier Berman. AJA 50+ DAVID SMITH OTTAWA LODGE Zipes; and by Myra and Lester Aronson. OTTAWA JEWISH B’NAI BRITH #885 FUND FOR THE NEXT GENERATION COMMUNITY SCHOOL PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAYLA AND MICHAEL BAYLIN Best Wishes to: SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jessica Kerzner by Lynne Oreck-Wener and OTTAWA MODERN ENDOWMENT FUND AKIVA EVENING HIGH SCHOOL by Jason and Jenny Shinder. JEWISH SCHOOL FUND In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND Pearl Torontow by Cayla and Michael OTTAWA POST ADINA BEN PORAT MACHON SARAH Baylin. GREENBERG FAMILIES JEWISH WAR VETERANS FUND LIBRARY FUND TORAH EDUCATION FUND OTTAWA TORAH INSTITUTE Mazal Tov to: DORIS BRONSTEIN TALMUD TORAH MARTIN AND ELLIE BLACK TORAH EDUCATION FUND Roger Greenberg on receiving the Order of AFTERNOON SCHOOL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND PINCHAS ZUKERMAN In Memory of: Canada by Jean Myers. BARRY FISHMAN MUSIC EDUCATION FUND Gary Steinberg by Martin and Ellie Black. OTTAWA JEWISH BULLETIN R’fuah Sh’leimah to: HILLEL LODGE RAMBAM MAIMONIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUND Carol-Sue Shapiro by Martin and Ellie Black. LEGACY FUND JEWISH CONTINUITY FUND MARTIN GLATT Birthday Wishes to: PARLIAMENT LODGE SOLOWAY JEWISH Sam Goldmaker by Diane Koven. CYNTHIA AND DAVID BLUMENTHAL B’NAI BRITH COMMUNITY CENTRE Anne Koffman by Jackie, David, Rachel ENDOWMENT FUND PAST PRESIDENTS’ FUND EARLY CHILDHOOD In Memory of: and Zev Lyman. EDUCATION FUND In Memory of: MENDEL AND VALERIE GOOD Pearl Torontow by Cynthia and David Syd Greenberg by Julie Vertes. HOLOCAUST SOLOWAY JEWISH COMMUNITY Blumenthal. Anne Globerman by Jean Morin. CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND SUMMER CAMP Evelyn and Norman Potechin by Cynthia and SCHOLARSHIP FUND David Blumenthal. JEWISH COMMUNITY CEMETERY Condolences to: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND SOLOWAY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE Sandra Miller on the loss of a dear mother by AGENCY FUND JEWISH MEN’S Birthday Wishes to: ENDOWMENT FUND Cynthia and David Blumenthal. SOFTBALL LEAGUE FUND Jim Lynch on the loss of a dear mother by Shirley Molot by Sandra and Norman SOLOWAY JEWISH JEWISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION - Cynthia and David Blumenthal. Slover. COMMUNITY CENTRE HILLEL FUND Condolences to: YOUTH SERVICES FUND JEWISH YOUTH LIBRARY RONALD BODNOFF MEMORIAL FUND Marilyn Gross and family on the loss of TORAH ACADEMY OF OTTAWA OF OTTAWA In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Danny by Sandra and Norman Slover and TORAH EDUCATION FUND family. ENDOWMENT FUND Doris Torontow by Rhoda Bodnoff. SARA AND ZEEV VERED In Memory of: DAVID “THE BEAR” KARDASH ISRAEL CULTURAL PROGRAM FUND SAMUEL AND BESSIE BLAIR Menachem Wurzel by Irwin and Fenja CAMP B’NAI BRITH MEMORIAL FUND Brodo. MEMORIAL FUND Gretl Keren Fischer by Irwin and Fenja In Memory of: OTTAWA JEWISH CEMETERIES Samuel and Bessie Blair by Bob Cohen. Brodo. ZICHARON FUND Rachel Paley by Irwin and Fenja Brodo. Aida Isvy by Audrey, Steven and Kyle OTTAWA JEWISH CHANI AND BRAM BREGMAN Taylor. COMMUNITY SCHOOL JEWISH EDUCATION FUND PARENT FUND In Appreciation to: OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY OTTAWA JEWISH Charles Schachnow by Chani and Bram ENDOWMENT FUND COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bregman. In Memory of: AGENCY FUND NAOMI BULKA MEMORIAL FUND Pearl Torontow by Tracey Kronick and Al OTTAWA JEWISH In Appreciation to: Abelson. COMMUNITY SCHOOL Rabbi Bulka by Lynn Levitan. Elaine Scales by Tracey Kronick and Al CHILDREN OF THE BOOK Abelson. AWARD FUND Continued on page 26 26 January 20, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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TILLIE AND HARRY CHERM family; by Barbara and Lawrence Hershorn; Birthday Wishes to: R’fuah Sh’leimah to: MEMORIAL FUND by Sally Taller; by Joseph Lichtenstein; by Artie Dean by John and Dayra Diener. Trudy Wiseman by Alfred and Kaysa In Condolence to: Elaine Sigler and Joel Weiner; by Stanley and Friedman. Harry Ruda and his wife on the passing of Rosalind Labow; by Ron and Ruth Levitan; by DOLANSKY FAMILY FUND Carol-Sue Shapiro by Alfred and Kaysa a dear mother and cherished grandmother by Murray Citron; by Jessica Cohen, Dara Stein and In Memory of: Friedman. Donald Cherm and Robert Lebans. Alison Glube; by Morley Goldfield and family; Gary Steinberg by Bernie and Donna Birthday Wishes to: by Carol and Jerry Grossman and family; by Dolansky. EVA, DIANE AND JACK GOLDFIELD Sylvia Kaiman by Donald Cherm and Robert Barbara and Lenny Cohen; by Edie Landau; Pearl Torontow by Bernie and Donna MEMORIAL FUND Lebans. by Debra and Gary Viner; by Etti and Harvey Dolansky. In Memory of: Sands; by Barbara Gutmajer; by Lenora, Evan, Pearl Torontow by Gary Goldfield; and by SANDI AND EDDY COOK Noah and Ari Zelikovitz; by Sara Shabsove; JOSEPH AND JEAN DOVER Morley Goldfield and family. ENDOWMENT FUND by Rochelle and David Greenberg; by Shel- ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: ley Smith; by Cynthia Cowan and family; by In Memory of: ANNE AND BEN GLOBERMAN Pearl Torontow by Sandi and Eddy Cook Isabel and Norman Lesh; by Diane Koven; by Miriam Weiner by Gerald and Madeleine ENDOWMENT FUND and family. Myra and Sam Krane and family; by Sid and Dover. Condolences to: Syd Greenberg by Sandi and Eddy Cook Barbara Cohen; by Neil and Kim Eisenberg; Sandy, Danny and David Globerman on and family. by Adrienne and Chuck Shabsove and family; EDNA AND SEYMOUR EISENBERG the loss of a dear mother by Yaffa and Sheila Lee Steinberg by Sandi and Eddy Cook and by Michael Robern and Joan Schwarzfeld; by ENDOWMENT FUND Beck. family. Barbara and Len Farber; by Ruth and Joe Viner; Birthday Wishes to: Snookie Greenberg by Sandi and Eddy Cook by Sheila Smolkin and family; by Betty and Edna Eisenberg by Sara and Bernie ANN AND LEON GLUZMAN and family. Thomas Schwartz; by Selina, Steven, Ryan, Melamed; by Marcia and Elliot Eizenberg; and MEMORIAL FUND Birthday Wishes to: Cheslea and Lindsay Smith; by Dorothy Hymes; by Tracey and Al Kronick. In Memory of: Marci Cook by Sandi and Eddy Cook and by Shirley Kriger; and by Audrey, Steven and Esther Ages by Ingrid Levitz. family. Kyle Taylor. CYNTHIA AND ABE ENGEL Alicia Starr by Sandy and Eddy Cook and ENDOWMENT FUND JACK AND GERT GOLDSTEIN family. NATHAN AND REBA DIENER In Memory of: MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Miriam Weiner by Cynthia Engel. In Memory of: SELMA AND BARRY DAVIS In Memory of: Gary Steinberg by Cynthia Engel and family. Gary Steinberg by Diane and Allen ENDOWMENT FUND Myra Schwartz by Joel and Barb Diener. Marcia Dworkin by Cynthia Engel and Abramson. In Memory of: Gary Steinberg by Joel and Barb Diener. family. Barry Davis by Sally and Elliott Levitan; Miriam Weiner by Joel and Barb Diener. Pearl Torontow by Cynthia Engel and HERB AND DENA GOSEWICH by Daniel and Marilyn Kimmel; by Sandra and Barry Davis by Reba Diener; and by John family. ENDOWMENT FUND Norman Slover; by Carol and Stuart Levine; and Dayra Diener. Syd Greenberg by Cynthia Engel and family. In Appreciation to: by Sheldon and Corinne Taylor; by Jane and Morris Diener by Reba Diener; and by John In Appreciation to: Cynthia and David Blumenthal by Dena David Kuhnreich; by Susan and Jeff Taylor and and Dayra Diener. Cynthia Engel by Stephanie Engel, Eric and Gosewich. Annette, Aubrey Everett and Chad Engel. In Memory of: Joshua Engel by Stephanie Engel, Eric and Louise Wolfe by Herb and Dena Gosewich. Annette, Aubrey Everett and Chad Engel. Syd Greenberg by Herb and Dena Gosewich. BARBARA AND LEN FARBER ENDOWMENT FUND BARBARA AND SYDNEY GREENBERG In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND Gary Steinberg by Barbara and Len Farber In Memory of: and family. Syd Greenberg by Jeffrey, Felice, Erin, Jordan, Zachary and Mitchell Pleet; by Ronald JOSEPH AND HELEN FILLER Cherney and Deborah Ferris; and by Barbara, ENDOWMENT FUND Len, Steven and Michael Farber. Best wishes to: Brian and Debbie Aarenau by Shelley and BEN AND IDA GREENBERG Andre Engel. In Memory of: Syd Greenberg by Max and Ellie Greenberg; SAM AND SUSAN FIRESTONE and by Jerry and Lily Penso. ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: LAURA AND MILTON GREENBERG Gary Steinberg by Sam and Susan Firestone. FAMILY FOUNDATION Barry Davis by Sam and Susan Firestone. In Memory of: Syd Greenberg by Sam, Susan, Lindsay, Syd Greenberg by Laura Greenberg and Jessica and Daniel Firestone. family.

FLORENCE FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND FRITZI AND MAX (CHIEF) In Memory of: GREENBERG MEMORIAL FUND Syd Greenberg by Avrum, Ann, and Leanne In Memory of: Smith. Syd Greenberg by Norman, Debbie and Vicky Ferkin. JARVIS FREEDMAN Barry Davis by Debbie Ferkin. TORAH TAPE LIBRARY Mazal Tov to: Best Wishes to: Barry and Barbara Bokhaut on the birth Rose-Anne Prizant and Sidney Goldstein of their twin grandchildren by Jody and Gary in appreciation for their kindness by Jonathan Roodman. Sherman. ZELDA AND JOHN GREENBERG ALFRED AND KAYSA FRIEDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: In Memory of: Syd Greenberg by Margot Greenberg. Gary Steinberg by Alfred and Kaysa Friedman. Sharon Ingle by Margot Greenberg. Bertha Schweller by Alfred and Kaysa Friedman. Continued on page 27 January 20, 2014 27 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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LARRY AND SHEILA HARTMAN JACOB AND ESTHER KIZELL ISSIE AND EDITH LANDAU JOSEPH AND JEAN LICHTENSTEIN ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Birthday Wishes to: Mazal Tov to: In Memory of: Stanley Arron by Larry and Sheila Hartman. Jay Flesher by Myrna and Mike Waiser. Maureen Katz on the birth of her grandson Jean Lichtenstein by Cynthia Cowan and by Edith Landau. family; by Jeffrey, Felice, Erin, Jordan, Zachary HY AND PAULINE HOCHBERG VERA AND LESLIE KLEIN and Mitchell Pleet; and by Beth Bogner and ENDOWMENT FUND COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND LEON AND BYRTHA LECKIE family. In Memory of: In Memory of: MEMORIAL FUND Lynn Abrams by Howard and Barbara Syd Greenberg by Pauline Hochberg and Sol Goldmaker by Vera and Leslie Klein In Memory of: Geller. family. and family. Irene Leckie who passed away at the age 97 Esther Ages by Pauline Hochberg and family. Jeffrey Katz by Vera and Leslie Klein and on November 27, 2013 by Robin Leckie. JOSEPH AND EVELYN LIEFF In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: family. ENDOWMENT FUND Hy Hochberg, a dear husband, father and In Appreciation to: RON AND RUTH LEVITAN In Memory of: grandfather by Pauline Hochberg and family. Vivien and Gavin Silbert by Vera and Leslie ENDOWMENT FUND Syd Greenberg by Elissa Lieff, David, Zac Klein and family. Birthday Wishes to: and Kayla Resnick. DOROTHY AND HY HYMES Marjorie Feldman by Ron and Ruth Gary Steinberg by Elissa Lieff and David ENDOWMENT FUND SHARON KOFFMAN Levitan. Resnick. In Memory of: ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Condolences to: Pearl Torontow by Dorothy Hymes. In Memory of: SALLY AND ELLIOTT LEVITAN Sid Katz and family on the loss of a dear Miriam Weiner by Dorothy Hymes. Jeffrey Katz by Sandra Zagon. ENDOWMENT FUND brother by Elissa Lieff and David Resnick Eli Edelson by Dorothy Hymes. Miriam Weiner by Sandra Zagon. In Memory of: R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Gary Steinberg by Sandra Zagon. Syd Greenberg by Sally and Elliott Levitan. IRVING AND ELLEN LITHWICK Stanley Arron by Dorothy Hymes. Syd Greenberg by Fay Koffman, Elaine Scales by Sally and Elliott Levitan. ENDOWMENT FUND Mazal Tov to: Miriam Weiner by Sally and Elliott Levitan. Anniversary Wishes to: JEREMY KANTER MEMORIAL FUND Trish and Scott Gibbard on the birth of Jean Lichtenstein by Sally and Elliott Vicki and Earle Weiss by Yvonne and Birthday Wishes to: Zachary Edward by Sandra Zagon. Levitan. Harvey Lithwick. Frances Silverman by Evelyn Eisenberg. Karen Ginsberg and Ted Ramsay on the birth of their granddaughter, Charlotte Betsy by JOHN AND ESTELLE LIBERMAN SAMUEL AND LEEMA MAGIDSON LIBBY AND STAN KATZ FAMILY Sandra Zagon. ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND Condolences to: Mazal Tov to: In Appreciation to: In Memory of: Sandy Globerman on the loss of her dear Sharon Steinberg on the forthcoming mar- Roslyn and Arnie Kimmel by Larry Weisz. Miriam Weiner by Libby and Stan Katz. mother by Sandra Zagon. riage of Jory and Greg by John and Estelle In Memory of: Alyssa Attias and family on the loss of a dear Liberman. Pearl Torontow by Roslyn and Arnie SUSAN AND DAVID KRIGER father by Sandra Zagon. Leah Steinberg on her granddaughter Jory’s Kimmel. ENDOWMENT FUND Gladys Bodnoff on the loss of her dear forthcoming marriage to Greg by John and In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: brother by Sandra Zagon. Estelle Liberman. Continued on page 28 Alan Ain, a dear brother, by Susan and David Kriger. KRANTZBERG KRANE FAMILY FUND ARTHUR AND SARAH KIMMEL In Memory of: In Appreciation MEMORIAL FUND Izzud-Din Pal by Myra and Sam Krane. In Memory of: Gloria Krantzberg by Myra and Sam Krane We would like to thank all of our family and friends for their Arnold Isaacson by Daniel and Marilyn and family. Kimmel. Condolences to: heartfelt condolences on the loss of our beloved Sol Goldmaker. Jeffrey Katz by Daniel and Marilyn Kimmel. Susan and Oscar Lulka and family by Julia, Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and provided great comfort to Sol Goldmaker by Daniel and Marilyn Dan and Jake Krane. Kimmel. the family. Esther Ages by Daniel and Marilyn Kimmel. ANNICE AND SYDNEY KRONICK Sybil, Judy, Lynn, Ariella and brother Sam R’fuah Sh’leimah to: FAMILY FUND Carol-Sue Shapiro by Roslyn and Arnie In Memory of: Kimmel and family; and by Daniel and Marilyn Myra Haspel by Debi and Neil Zaret and Kimmel. family.

PHILLIP AND ETTIE KIMMEL GOLDMAN/LANDAU FAMILY FUND MEMORIAL FUND In Appreciation to: In Memory of: Lorne Segal by Faye Goldman and Mike Barry Davis by Joyce and Milton Kimmel. Landau.

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CHUCK AND BONNIE MEROVITZ In Memory of: Jozef and Vera Straus, Johnny and Shevy JACK AND LINDA SMITH FAMILY FUND Sol Goldmaker by Marilyn and William Straus and Daniel and Davida Straus on the ENDOWMENT FUND Birthday Wishes to: Newman. births of Moshe Arie and Margalit Perel, by Alti In Memory of: Bob Wener by Chuck and Bonnie Merovitz. Louise Wolfe by Marilyn and William and Berel Rodal. Jean Lichtenstein by Jack and Linda Smith Newman. Jane and Gigi Mechlowitz and Anne and and family. RHOD A AND JEFFREY MILLER Tony Spieler on the marriage of Sophie and FAMILY FUND PHYLLIS AND ALAN RACKOW Woolfy, by Alti and Berel Rodal. LAURA AND GORDON SPERGEL Mazal Tov to: ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: ENDOWMENT FUND Tina and Kenny Koffman on the birth of their In Memory of: Rabbi Mordechai Berger by Alti and Berel Anniversary Wishes to: new grandson by Rhoda and Jeffrey Miller. Syd Greenberg by Phyllis and Alan Rackow. Rodal. Laura and Gordon Spergel by Patty and How- In Memory of: Ruth Lederman by Alti and Berel Rodal. ard Goldblatt. Syd Greenberg by Rhoda and Jeffrey Miller. MOE AND SARAH RESNICK Myra Schwartz by Alti and Berel Rodal. Condolences to: ENDOWMENT FUND Rodal. VICTOR AND SHIRLEY STEINBERG Louise Sobel and family on the loss of a dear Birthday Wishes to: Jean Lichtenstein by Alti and Berel Rodal. ENDOWMENT FUND husband by Rhoda and Jeffrey Miller and family. Sam Goldmaker by Gordon, Penny, Zac and Jeffrey Katz by by Alti and Berel Rodal. Mazal Tov to: Michael Schwartz on the loss of a dear broth- Steven Resnick. Rachel Pally by Alti and Berel Rodal. Ian and Estelle Melzer on the birth of their er by Rhoda and Jeffrey Miller and family; and In Memory of: Norman Potechin, by Alti and Berel Rodal. granddaughter, Nava by Shirley Steinberg and by Martin and Rickie Saslove. Miriam Weiner by Gordon and Penny Resnick. Shirley Novack by Alti and Berel Rodal. family. In Appreciation to: Barry Davis by Gordon and Penny Resnick. Condolences to: Condolences to: Jeffrey Miller for his service and dedication Lynn Abrams by Gordon and Penny Resnick. Danielle and Jean Boulakia and family on the Devorah Kolko by Shirley Steinberg and to GGFL by GGFL LLP Chartered Accountants. Condolences to: loss of Sophie, by Alti and Berel Rodal. family. Oscar Kleinberg on the loss of a dear father NORMAN AND ANNE MIRSKY and grandfather by Gordon and Penny Resnick. FLORENCE AND GDALYAH ROSENFELD DORIS AND RICHARD STERN MEMORIAL FUND ENDOWMENT FUND FAMILY FUND In Memory of: ALTI AND BEREL RODAL FAMILY FUND In Appreciation to: Condolences to: Miriam Weiner by Mille and Steve Mirsky. Mazal Tov to: Stewart Chadnick by Anita Rosenfeld. Stephanie Meakin and family on the loss of Tanya and Warren Shmulitz on the birth and Rabbi Popky by Anita Rosenfeld. their mother by Doris and Richard Stern. DOROTHY AND HERBERT NADOLNY brit milah of Zecharia Yona, by Alti and Berel Alan Iny by Anita Rosenfeld. The Berish Family on the loss of their mother ENDOWMENT FUND Rodal. In Memory of: by Doris and Richard Stern. Birthday Wishes to: Mendel and Chana Raizel Sosonkin and Menachem Wurzel by Anita Rosenfeld. The Jethalal Family on the loss of their moth- Dorothy Nadolny by William and Marilyn Menachem and Shterna Rodal on the birth of er, grandmother and great grandmother by Doris Newman. Chaya Mushka, by Alti and Berel Rodal. SAMUEL AND RUTH ROTHMAN and Richard Stern. Ruth and AJ Freiman and Ariel and Matt on MEMORIAL FUND PINKAS AND YEHUDIT NEWMAN the birth of Ilse, by Alti and Berel Rodal. In Memory of: CASEY SWEDLOVE MEMORIAL FUND MEMORIAL FUND Jacques and Judy Rostenne and Danny and Frank Karpman by Sheldon and Corinne R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Mazal Tov to: Lia on the birth of Aryeh Binyamin, by Alti and Taylor and family; and by Stephen and Sue Carol-Sue Shapiro by David and Judith Manny Gluck and Cheryle Hothersall by Berel Rodal. Rothman and family. Kalin; and by Steve and Hildy Lesh and family. Marilyn and William Newman. Paula Draper on her daughter, Theadora’s In Memory of: Marvin and Sandra Granatstein on Zev’s Bat Mitzvah, by Alti and Berel Rodal. HAROLD SHAFFER MEMORIAL FUND Esther Ages by Bess Swedlove; and by recent Bar Mitzvah by Marilyn and William Meyer and Chaya Rodal and Menachem and In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Carol-Sue and Jack Shapiro. Newman. Shterna Rodal on the birth of Fayga, by Alti and Mary Shaffer, a dear mother, by Sheldon and Best Wishes to: Berel Rodal. Sonia Shaffer. CLAIRE AND SAM TANNER Shirley Teitelbaum by Marilyn and William Marnie and Stephen Lewis on Lauren’s Bat MEMORIAL FUND Newman. Mitzvah by Alti and Berel Rodal. SYLVIA AND HARRY SHERMAN In Memory of: David and Gita Aptowitzer by Marilyn and Fanny Fuchs on Lauren’s Bat Mitzvah by MEMORIAL FUND Pearl Torontow by Lana and Stephen Tanner. William Newman. Alti and Berel Rodal. In Memory of: Mary Raskin by Jack and Julie Sherman; and BRENT AND RISA TAYLOR by Louie Sherman. ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Donating made easy at FAY AND JOSEPH SHULMAN Gary Sevitzky by Brent and Risa Taylor. ENDOWMENT FUND Elihu Edelson by Brent and Risa Taylor. Condolences to: Syd Greenberg by Brent and Risa Taylor and www.OJCF.ca Janice and Neville Chapman and family on family. the loss of a dear brother Ivor, by Nadine and Snookie Greenberg by Brent and Risa Taylor Brian Mordfield. and family. Donations can be made In Memory of: Birthday Wishes to: Elaine Scales by Marcia Mordfield; and by Harry Froman by Brent and Risa Taylor and for all occasions Nadine Mordfield. family.

and life-cycle events. JACK AND SARAH SILVERSTEIN IRVING AND ETHEL TAYLOR FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Anniversary Wishes to: In Memory of: Use our online donation form to send one Herb and Corinne Zagerman by the Barry Davis by Evelyn Greenberg. Silverstein family. or multiple tribute cards THE TARANTOUR FAMILY FUND MOE AND CHARLOTTE SLACK In Memory of: to your friends and loved ones MEMORIAL FUND Syd Greenberg by Anne Lazear and family. In Memory of: in one secure transaction. Miriam Weiner by Marlene Levine. BARBARA AND GERALD THAW Pamela Grossman by Marlene Levine and ENDOWMENT FUND Charitable receipts are issued and sent directly Andrew Siman. In Memory of: to your email account. Syd Greenberg by Barbara and Gerald Thaw. STELLA AND LOUIS SLACK Chanukah Wishes to: MEMORIAL FUND Dorothy Nadolny by Barbara and Gerald Birthday Wishes to: Thaw. Try it TODAY! David Appotive by Myra, Jennifer, Donna, Jordan, Greg and Tina Aronson. Continued on page 29 January 20, 2014 29 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM

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Birthday Wishes to: Gary Steinberg by Diane Wexler; by Carol Viviane Ohana from Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael NOAH REICHSTEIN Gerald Thaw by Stan and Gail Hitzig. Segal; and by Michael and Muriel Wexler. and Itzy Kamil. B’NAI MITZVAH FUND Birthday Wishes to: Birthday Wishes to: In Memory of: MOSES, CHENYA AND HENRY Diane Wexler by Sandy Marchello. Louis Kardish from the Kamil family. Gary Steinberg by Malcom and Vera TORONTOW MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Glube. In Memory of: ZIPES KARANOFSKY FAMILY Syd Greenberg by Ellie Kamil. In Appreciation to: Pearl Torontow by Bea Torontow and family; ENDOWMENT FUND Raymond Fournier by Ellie Kamil. Gerda Gottlieb by Noah Reichstein. and by Jerry and Cathy Torontow. In Memory of: Jeffrey Katz by Ellie Kardish-Kamil and Arie Nathan Abrams by Noah Reichstein. Pearl Torontow by Rick and Helen Zipes. Kamil. Mazal Tov to: PEARL AND EDWARD TORONTOW Geraldine Larocque by Rick and Helen Jean Lichtenstein by Ellie Kardish-Kamil and Sandy and Mort Weinberg on the birth of ENDOWMENT FUND Zipes. Arie Kamil. their new granddaughter, Avery Sloane by In Memory of: Chris Gleeson by Rick and Helen Zipes. Mina Jankielewitz by Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael Malcolm and Vera Glube. Pearl Torontow by Ingrid Levitz; by Blossom and Itzy Kamil. In Appreciation to: Read; and by Dorothy Brennan THE WOMEN’S COLLECTIVE In Observance The OJCS Staff by the Reichstein family. PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM of the Yahrzeit of: SUSAN, GILLIE AND ELIE VERED Providing support for services and programs Rose Taylor by Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael and DAHLIA AND ZACHARY SHABSOVE FAMILY FUND that directly benefit women and children. Itzy Kamil. B’NAI MITZVAH FUND In Memory of: Mazal Tov to: In Memory of: Syd Greenberg by Susan and Gillie Vered. WOMEN’S COLLECTIVE Arnie Vered on receiving the Ontario Medal Syd Greenberg by Adrienne and Chuck ENDOWMENT FUND for Good Citizenship by Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael Shabsove. RUTH AND JOSEPH VINER In Memory of: and Itzy Kamil. Gary Steinberg by Adrienne and Chuck ENDOWMENT FUND Pearl Torontow by Rhoda and Joe Rabbi and Rivka Finkelstein on Tani’s Shabsove. In Memory of: Levitan. marriage by Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael and Itzy R’fuah Sh’leimah to: Syd Greenberg by Ruth and Joe Viner. Sid Holtzkener by Rhoda and Joe Levitan Kamil. Maurice Borts by Sara Shabsove. and family. R’fuah Sh’leimah to: MICHAEL WALSH Elaine Scales by by Lynne, Bobby, Taryn, Clement Srour from Ellie and Itzy Kamil. ARIELLE ZELIKOVITZ AND LISA ROSENKRANTZ Eleni and Hart Wener; and by by Rhoda and Joe B’NAI MITZVAH FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Levitan. JOSHUA KOFSKY In Memory of: In Appreciation to: Mazal Tov to: B’NAI MITZVAH FUND Raymond Fournier by Lenora, Evan, Noah Lisa Rosenkrantz by Natalie Rosen and family. Stacy Goldstein on the birth of her daughter In Memory of and Arielle Zelikovitz. Elisheva by Shayna Lavi and Rhoda Levitan; Raymond Fournier by Liz, Jeff, Josh and Ben MIRIAM AND LOUIS WEINER and by the Women’s Collective Philanthropy Kofsky. Contributions may be made online ENDOWMENT FUND Program Committee Members. at www.OJCF.ca or by contacting In Memory of: LIEFF FAMILY Erica Geller at 613-798-4696 exten- Miriam Weiner by Sheldon and Corinne THE SAUL AND EDNA GOLDFARB B’NAI MITZVAH FUND sion 274, Monday to Friday or by Taylor; and by Sandra Thomas. B’NAI MITZVAH PROGRAM Mazal Tov to: email at [email protected]. Rena Garshowitz on the birth of her daugh- IRVING AND DIANE WEXLER YITZHAK KAMIL ter, Lyla by Francie Greenspoon and Norman Attractive cards are sent to con- FAMILY FUND MITZVAH FUND Lieff. vey the appropriate sentiments. In Memory of: Best Wishes to: In Memory of: All donations are acknowledged Miriam Weiner by Diane Wexler; by Carol Susan Schendel by Ellie, Arie, Yoni, Yael Syd Greenberg by Francie Greenspoon and with a charitable receipt. We accept Segal; and by Michael and Muriel Wexler. and Itzy Kamil. Norman Lieff. Visa, MasterCard and Amex.

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Agudath Israel and PJ Library: Rabbi Barry Schlesinger (left) and Youth Director Malachi OMJS: Students, teachers, parents, grandparents and friends celebrated, November 24, at Handler of Agudath Israel read a story at the PJ Library-Agudath Israel Chanukah Party for Ottawa Modern Jewish School’s intergenerational Chanukah party. (Rear, from left) Judy families with young children, December 1, at Loblaws College Square. Cantor Jeremy Burko also Weinman, Morrie Paul, Shaina Lipsey, (front) Ben Sterosta, Jake Sterosta and Sidney Lipsey. entertained with a repertoire of Chanukah songs. 30 January 20, 2014 OTTAWAJEWISHBULLETIN.COM Trauma, identity and the transformative possibilities of empathy

What Do You Buy the Children of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife? A Memoir By David Harris-Gershon Oneworld Publications MIRA SUCHAROV 332 pages BOOK REVIEW very once in a while, a book comes along that captures the personal and emotional side of politics with the raw honesty that makes politics Eworth fi ghting for – or worth making peace for. statement of contrition by the bomber puts him on an David Harris-Gershon’s What Do You Buy the Children obsessive search to meet the man who tried to murder of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife? A Memoir is his wife. not for the faint of heart. Nor is it for cynics. Though, David’s search leads him into the maze of Israel Prison perhaps, paradoxically, it is precisely for both. Service bureaucracy, through to peace activists, and Harris-Gershon takes us through the horrifying weeks well-meaning academics. Ottawa readers who happened following the 2002 bombing of the cafeteria in the Frank to attend the talk some months ago by Mordechai Kedar Sinatra International Student Center at the Hebrew at Agudath Israel Congregation will be intrigued to University of Jerusalem, where his wife, Jamie, was discover that he, too, ends up playing a role. lunching with friends before an exam. The American Harris-Gershon reveals that a personal search such as Jewish couple had arrived in Israel two years earlier to this one is intrinsically embedded in a larger story. study at Pardes, the liberal Yeshiva in Jerusalem, before “And here then was the defi nition of irony: becoming going on to pursue graduate studies at the Hebrew a victim, becoming a footnote to a footnote in the University. history of Jewish suffering, led me to consider for the As the second intifada was heating up, David and fi rst time the history of Palestinians, the history of those Jamie had made a conscious decision to avoid taking who were ostensibly responsible for our becoming buses. They lived in a state of alert, a state of mind which footnotes,” he writes. ultimately could not inure them to the will of a lone, The writing is crisp, honest and vulnerable, with the murderous bomber – a Palestinian from East Jerusalem. personal narrative interwoven with a decent degree of Harris-Gershon’s detailing of the events is both above overview into some of the issues animating Israeli- politics – his detailing of the capri pants Jamie was Palestinian relations. (There are endnotes for those who wearing is searing – and very much wrapped up in it. He are inclined.) A particularly illuminating segment lingers on the ceasefi re agreement that nearly took hold involves Harris-Gershon engaging an article on the before Israel allegedly launched a targeted assassination psychological dynamics of fear and reconciliation as he about possibilities. David is realistic that his quest to in the days leading up to the Hebrew University attack. fl ies overseas to pursue his mission of trying to meet the encounter the Other is an act of activism that sits on the The act of terrorism, the fear it engenders, and the family. One realizes that the role of an outsider – a margins, at best, of the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict. grieving it forces – two of their friends were among the Diaspora Jew who becomes an unwitting insider due to Ultimately, it is a book about human experience, nine killed in the blast – is only the beginning of David’s an act of violence – is a precarious place indeed, if one about the transformative possibilities of empathy, about journey. Back at home in the United States, David begins hopes to enact political change. trauma and identity, about seeking normalcy out of to research the bombing. His discovery of a reported Is this a book about peace? Certainly, it is a book shock and about perceptions and misconceptions.

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▴ Artist honoured: At the official opening of the renovated MacOdrum Library at Carleton University, December 5, ▴ Torch Award: Robert Krantzberg of Kiddie Kobbler St. Laurent receives artist Ann Lazear was honoured for her original portrait, painted in 1957, of Murdoch Maxwell MacOdrum, Carleton’s the 2013 Torch Award for Marketplace Trust (Retail Category) from Diane president from 1947 to 1955. Lazear (right) is seen with (from left) Premier Kathleen Wynne, granddaughter Alisa Ladeluca, president and CEO of the Ottawa Better Business Bureau, Lazear and daughter Ellen Gelman. November 28, at Tudor Hall.

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MONDAYS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Drop-In Playgroup for newborn to 3 years of age. 9 am. Jewish Federation of Ottawa Strategic Plan Jewish Federation of Ottawa Strategic Plan Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 263. consultation for Jewish organizations, 7 to 9 pm. consultation for the Emerging Generation, RSVP: [email protected] 5:30 to 7:30 pm. TUESDAYS RSVP: [email protected] Israeli Folkdancing: FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Learn contemporary Israeli dances. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 No partner required. 6:30 pm - Introductory Steps; 7 pm Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner: - Beginners and Requests; 8:30 pm - Intermediate and The Glebe Minyan, Shabbat 200: Join 200 young adults for a huge Advanced Requests. Ottawa Jewish Community School 91A Fourth Avenue, 6 to 9 pm. Shabbat dinner, The Rohr Chabad Student Network Gymnasium, 31 Nadolny Sachs Private. Info: 613-867-5505, of Ottawa. Info: 613-256-6272. [email protected] Register: www.shabbat200.org FRIDAYS SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Shabbat Drop-in. After playtime, recite blessings, sing Tot Shabbat for Grade 1 and younger. Agudath Seudah Shlishit Study and Dinner, songs, and enjoy a snack of challah and juice. 9:30 am. Israel Congregation, 1400 Coldrey Avenue, The Glebe Minyan, 19 - 612 Bank Street, 5 to 8:30 pm. Info: 613-798-9818, ext. 263. 10:30 am to 12 pm., Info: 613-.-867-5505, [email protected] Info: 613-728-3501 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 COMING SOON Open House at Ottawa Jewish Community School, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 31 Nadolny Sachs Private, 9 to 11 am. Agudath Israel’s Havdalah On Ice, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Info: 613-722-0020, email [email protected] Centrepointe Rink, & WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 or visit http://www.theojcs.ca. 101 Centrepointe Drive, 6:45 pm. Jewish Federation of Ottawa Strategic Plan Info: [email protected] consultations for the community, 7 to 9 pm. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 RSVP: [email protected] Motivational fi tness workshop: Interactive work- SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 shops with fi tness expert Gloria Schwartz aim to help Inaugural OPEN rehearsal, Ottawa Youth Chorus SUNDAY, MARCH 9 identify and overcome fi tness obstacles and to create an for ages 8 to 17,, Agudath Israel Congregation, “Schmaltz A Greased Purim,” SJCC Purim shpiel action plan, 7:30 to 9 pm. 1400 Coldrey Avenue, 4:30 to 5:30pm. directed by Pierre Brault, 7 pm. Info: 613-798-9818. Info: [email protected] Info: 613-7989818, Ext. 254

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