The Scroll - Chevra Kadisha B`nai Jacob

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The Scroll
Wishing you a sweet, healthy and prosperous New Year
Shana Tova U'metukah
May you be inscribed in the Book of Life
Vol. 62 No. 1
Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev 5773
September, October, November, December 2012
What’s Inside
High Holiday Schedule
Rabbi’s Message
Cantor’s Message
President’s Message
Sisterhood President’s Message
Synagogue Clergy & Leadership
New Board Members
Beit Hazikaron Message
Chevra Chesed Committee
Fund Raising Project
Project Shabbat Miriam Cohen
Project Shabbat Pearl Rothenberg
Project Shabbat Akiva School
Ethiopian Shabbat
Bar Mitzvahs
Planning a Simcha Testimonial
A Gift From Beyond
March of the Living Shabbat
Beit Hazikaron Memorial Service
Dr. Yehuda Stolov at The Chevra
Meet our New Members
New Membership Drive
Marcia Cartman z”l Dedication
Lunch With Charlotte
New Year Greetings
Selichot Program
High Holiday Information
Treasure Book
Meaning of Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Act of Giving Jonathan Hubermann
Mada Rosh Hashanah Dinners
Simchat Torah Celebration
Succot Etrog and Lulav Purchase
Tashlich
Shabbat Shuva Drasha Lecture
The Meaning of Succot
The Spinoza Book Review
Chanukah Raffle
Simchat Torah Celebration
YAD Dinner in the Succah
Simchat Torah Honourees
Sisterhood Book Review “Ten Green Bottles”
Sally and Norman Raicek Celebration
Mara Lee Nozetz Bat Mitzvah
Chevra Singles Message
Adult Bat Mitzvah Comments
Tree of Life Donors
Sisterhood Closing Luncheon
Sisterhood President & Board Members
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Births/Engagements/Wedding Mazel Tovs
Wedding Celebrations
Prayer Book/Torah Welfare/Endowment Funds
About Our Shul
Kiddush Corner
In Memory /Condolences
Yahrzeit Donations
Yizkor Memorial Book
In Memoriam
Prayer for the Sick
Cemetery Reservation
Services/Candle Lighting & Events
A Simcha to Remember
Scroll Advertising
Golf Tournament
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Publication Mailing Agreement No. 40032040
Chevra Kadisha B’Nai JacobBeit Hazikaron - Beth Hillel
5237 Clanranald Ave., Montreal, Qc., H3X 2S5
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR
ROSH HASHANA, YOM KIPPUR, SUCCOT &
SIMCHAT TORAH
SELICHOT – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Mincha
SELICHOT PROGRAM
SELICHOT SERVICES
EREV ROSH HASHANA – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Shacharit Service
Annulment of Vows after service
Candle Lighting
Mincha Service
7:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
6:46 p.m.
6:50 p.m.
ROSH HASHANA – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Shacharit Service
Torah Reading
YOUTH PROGRAM
Shofar & Sermon
TASHLICH (Macdonald Park )
Mincha Service
Candle Lighting from an existing flame after
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:50 p.m.
7:46 p.m.
ROSH HASHANA - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Shacharit Service
Torah Reading
YOUTH PROGRAM
Shofar & Sermon
Mincha Service
Rosh Hashana ends
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:50 p.m.
7:49 p.m.
SHABBAT SHUVA - SATURDAY, SEPTEMER 22
Rabbi’s Drasha
Mincha
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
EREV YOM KIPPUR - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Mincha Service
Candle Lighting at Shul before
KOL NIDRE & YOUTH PROGRAM
2:00 p.m.
6:28 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Shacharit Service
Sermon & Yizkor
Mincha
NEILAH & YOUTH PROGRAM
YOM KIPPUR ENDS & SHOFAR
8:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
4:45 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
7:28 p.m.
Rabbi's Message
A DIFFERENT KIND OF GIVING
By Rabbi Asher Jacobson
Our Montreal Jewish community
is one of the most generous in
North America. We ought to
be proud of the vast array of
charitable organizations that serve
almost every possible need in our
community. But, there is a different kind of giving, one that
is closer to home, it is one of Judaism’s most time-honoured
and practiced virtues - the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim,
showing hospitality to the stranger.
‘Hachnasat orchim’ our rabbis say, made Abraham into a
prophet. He proactively fulfilled this mitzvah by positioning
himself at the entrance of his tent, seeking out passing
travellers. Abraham is the paradigm of hospitality. He even
turned away from G-d in order to care for his guests.
According to midrashic literature, the residents of Jerusalem
excelled in this virtue. When the Holy Temple still stood
in Jerusalem, pilgrims from throughout the Land gathered
there for the three festivals. The Rabbinic storytellers of
antiquity relate that Jerusalem's householders opened their
homes freely to those visitors. "No person ever remarked
to another, 'I couldn't find a bed to sleep on in Jerusalem.’”
(Avot d’Rabbi Natan 33)
The tradition stayed in the family. When the Roman Emperor
Julian ordered the establishment of hostels for transients in
every city, he referred to the example of the Jews “in whose
midst no stranger goes uncared for”. Even in the worst of
times, every Jewish community provided food and lodging
for any traveler, without discrimination.
EREV SUCCOT - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Candle Lighting
Mincha
6:19 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
SUCCOT MONDAY & TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 & 2
Shacharit Service
Candle Lighting Monday from an existing flame
Mincha Wednesday & Thursday
Succot ends
8:45 a.m.
7:19 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:22 p.m.
HOSHANA RABA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
Shacharit
8:30 a.m.
It has always been an important custom throughout Jewish
history to invite a stranger home for Shabbat, and frequently
people vied for the privilege of hosting guests in their homes.
Rabbinic literature abounds in statements praising the
practice of hospitality.
SHEMINI ATZERET – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
Candle Lighting
Mincha
6:05 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
Let your house be opened wide and let the poor be members
of your household. (Pirkei Avot 1:5)
SHEMINI ATZERET - MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
Shacharit Service with Choir
Sermon & Yizkor
8:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
The sage Rav Huna was known to call out every time he sat
down to a meal: "Let all who are in need come and eat!”
(Ta'anit 20b)
SIMCHAT TORAH – MONDAY EVENING OCTOBER 8
Mincha Followed by Hakafot & Dinner
Candle Lighting from an existing flame after
6:15 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
SIMCHAT TORAH – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Shacharit Services, Hakafot & Simchat Torah Honours
Mincha
Simchat Torah ends
8:45 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:09 p.m.
Congregation Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob—Beit Hazikaron—Beth Hillel
Why were the rabbis so fixated on this matter of hospitality of
welcoming the stranger? Perhaps it was because of another
statement that appears and reappears throughout the Torah,
“for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
The Torah constantly warns us about the well-being of the
stranger, because of all people, we, as Jews know what it is
like to be on the outside, looking in, to feel excluded. From
our unpleasant experiences, we should learn to be better
when we find the tables reversed, when we are the hosts and
others are the strangers.
For a Jew, this mitzvah has always been the pre-eminent
benchmark for decent behavior. The great Sages took it
even further and declared, “The welcoming of guests takes
precedence over welcoming the Divine presence.” Abraham
who (in Maimonides’ phrase) “does what is right because it
is right” defines this law.
On what basis did Abraham prioritize the helping of strangers
over talking with G-d? The answer is that even greater than
talking to G-d, is to be like G-d. G-d is a giver; thus, giving is
our greatest form of spiritual expression. Abraham emulated
G-d by welcoming guests into his home.
From a personal experience, this Mitzvah was ingrained in
my psyche from a young age. My parents always insured that
our Shabbos table was surrounded by ten to twenty guests.
They always welcomed people poorer than we, or those
who had no place to celebrate the Shabbat. In my parents’
home, this was and continues to be a religious obligation.
My mother, G-d bless her, would wander the streets of the
neighbourhood, looking for a Jewish beggar or a starving
Hebrew scholar who slept on the benches of some shul.
As a child, I did not always appreciate this practice. There
were times when I would come home and the table was so
filled with guests it was hard to find a place, or when I was
told that some stranger is sleeping on my bed. As I matured,
I began to perceive the incredible self-sacrifice my mother
made for others. I began to realize that this was not just a
home but a holy place. When we would all sing the Shabbat
songs around the table as one family, you could sense we
were in the presence of something larger than we were.
Hachnasat Orchim is one of those mitzvot whose rewards
are to be found both in this world and in the world to come.
(Shabbat 127a)
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Rabbi's Message
Today Lieba and I try to emulate this righteous practice
and Shabbos does not feel like Shabbos unless there are
guests at our table. This past year, one of our guests, a
single woman thanked Lieba and I so much for inviting
her to our home to celebrate the Shabbat. I was taken
aback when she expressed that this was the first time in
four years that she celebrated Shabbat with a family. We
need to be more conscious of the many in our community
who are yearning to become part of our families. It is time
to open our homes a little wider.
Hospitality means a readiness to share our lives with
others and to allow others to share their lives with us. We
learn to trust each other. It carries a certain risk because
it requires that we cross boundaries and dismantle barriers
erected in our society to keep “the other” out. Sometimes
it means entertaining ideas that might be alien to us. To
be hospitable takes courage. To share our family, our
children, with those we do not know, with those we might
not like, because we strongly believe that our homes
should be places of openness, is a profound statement that
says the world is a good and friendly place.
To practice hospitality is to enact the teachings of the Torah
that enjoins us to love our neighbor as ourselves. The
Torah calls upon us to be a kingdom of priests, leading the
way to G-d, each to offer themselves to further the other;
each to know the other as his complete equal.
The Talmud teaches: “At the time when the Temple stood,
the altar used to make atonement for a person; now a
person’s table makes atonement for him”. Rashi explains
the table here refers to “hachnasat orchim.” (Chagigah
27a)
I once heard a great rabbi say, “if you are looking for G-d,
go home and find him there.” Let us always be mindful
to keep our tent doors open with genuine hospitality. May
Hashem dwell amongst us, blessing our homes with life
and prosperity.
Ketiva ve Chatima Tovah!
President's Message
Cantor's Message
Dear Members,
The Talmud in Tractate Taanit
(page 11A) says – If a man will
say – “Mi Meeiid Bi”- Who
will attest and be a witness for
me, which means after 120
years when we stand before the
Almighty, who will remember
my deeds in this world and who
will attest and be a witness to
what we have done in this world.
The Talmud responds: You
know who, “Korot Beito Shel
Adam…” – the walls of the house of man will witness and
attest to all our deeds.
It is with gratitude to Hashem (the Almighty) that once
again we come to the end of another year and begin a
new one. It is a time for thoughts and reflections. It is a
time for expressing our thanks to the Almighty. When we
communicate with other human beings, we may choose
various ways, but to communicate with G-d there is only
one way, it is through prayer. As we read every Shabbat
morning “All hearts fear you, and all innermost feelings
and thoughts shall sing praises to your name…” It is
further written “…all my bones shall say….” . Meaning
that since G-d actually sees what is in the innermost parts
of our being, we are obliged before pouring out our hearts,
to delve into ourselves and in all truthfulness acknowledge
what it is that we are asking for, “Ki Hashem Yireh
Laieivav” because G-d can see what is in our hearts. If we
can do this, we stand a good chance that our prayers will
be answered.
On Yom Kippur at the “Kol Nidre” service, when we sing
the melody of “Haas Kateigor, VeKach Saneigor…” –
silence the prosecutor and take the defender instead, which
will be the walls of the house of G-d, our congregation.
With a defender like this, it is assured that G-d will inscribe
you and your family in the Book of Life.
We pray, dear G-d, that it may be a rich, fruitful year for
all of us and for Klal Yisrael.
My wife Marsha, daughter Zmira and I wish the entire
Chevra Family, LeShana Tova Tikateivou Vetechateimu,
a year blessed with good health, happiness and nachas to
all.
Cantor yitzhak Epstein 
I want to wish you Shana Tova, and
the best for you and your families
in the New Year.
As Jews around the world gather
to celebrate the New Year with
their families and friends, around
the table in their homes, and in synagogues, we look inward,
individually and as a community.
Rosh Hashana is a good time to look at the path we have been
travelling, and the path that lies ahead. It is about finding the
right direction, with the goal of a better common future.
The sounding of the Shofar calls on us to stop and think, to
remember that life itself is the greatest gift we have.
Jewish holidays are about human connectivity, not wi fi
connectivity. They are about our connection to each other as
individuals, how we relate to relatives, neighbours, friends,
our fellow Jews; this is what defines us as a people.
Rosh Hashana is a time for reflection, for forgiveness, a time
to look at the balance sheet of our conscience.
We are a nation that has evolved and continues to evolve
while holding on to our roots and our history. We embrace
change without the fear of losing our identity. Think about
it: the iPhone is only five years old, yet we are able to use its
applications to access the Jewish calendar, Siddurim or Tefilat
HaDerech!
As we gather to celebrate the sweetness, hope and promise of
a new year, we will be connecting not through our iPhones,
but the best way: side by side, face to face.
We are very fortunate to live in a prosperous time.We enjoy
freedom to practice our religion and be proud of our Jewish
heritage and institutions. Our faith is our compass, it has kept
us from losing our way, and it will keep our path clear in the
future.
Being members of our synagogue gives us a sense of belonging,
allows us to work together to build a healthy community, a
community built on mutual respect and trust. We have a joint
responsibility and opportunity to act for the benefit of the
generations to come, and for a brighter tomorrow.
It is vital that we continue to stand together. Our mission for
the coming year must be to strengthen our synagogue, our
community and our beloved State of Israel.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and
appreciate our Executive, Trustees and many volunteers
together with our dedicated clergy and staff. In particular, I
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would like to thank our past president Gary Polachek and his
family, for volunteering three years of hard work, and for the
phenomenal leadership he showed during a challenging time
for our synagogue.
Our appreciation goes out to Daniel Miller and Sally Raicek,
who stepped forward, at a time of instability, to provide
their counsel and leadership as immediate past presidents on
our Executive. I would like to thank Tina Apfeld Rosenthal
who served with distinction during the past 3 years as vicepresident. Yasher koach for all that you have done and
continue to do on behalf of our shul.
I thank Claude Cohen, Michael Cohen, Joyce Fishman and
Yaer Oliel, who have retired as Trustees. We truly appreciated
your leadership and volunteer efforts on behalf of the shul.
May you continue to go from strength to strength.
Turning to the future, I am delighted that Belle Burak, Ben
Cohen, Yoav Djebali and Steve Luxenburg have agreed to
join our Board, all of whom have demonstrated exemplary
leadership in their professions and in community. (Please see
page7).
I am extremely pleased that Murray Dalfen has accepted
to be V.P., that Pearl Rothenberg has agreed to take on the
new responsibility as Chairperson as well as VP, and that
Danny Miller will be returning to our Executive as Corporate
Secretary, together with Michael Krupp and Sandy Smith who
will continue as V.P and Treasurer respectively. Joining our
Executive will be Yoav Djebali, Donna Cohen Hersh and Leo
Hubermann together with Jerry Sherman and Mitch Rosen.
Thank you! You have demonstrated a deep devotion to our
shul community and we are truly fortunate to have your
collective leadership!
Together with our Rabbi’s outstanding leadership, we
increased our membership by 160 new families and
individuals, dramatically improving our financial situation
and sustainability.
Friends, there is still much to be done!
I would like you to join our leadership and volunteers to make
the Chevra a more significant part of your life. It will be an
enriching and growing experience.
I ask you for your support, so that we address the challenges
ahead in unity, b’achdut and realize many more successes.
With my blessings for a Shana tova u’metukah!
Rafael Tzoubari
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SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 
The summer of 2012 proved to be one of the
hottest and most humid we have had in many
years and many records were broken. Therefore,
I for one, look eagerly forward to the autumn
and its cooler weather and warm breezes.
CONGREGATION
CHEVRA KADISHA B’NAI JACOB-BEIT HAZIKARON-BETH HILLEL
5237 Clanranald, Montreal, Canada H3X 2S5
Tel; 514-482-3366;  Fax; 514-484-1607
 www.thechevra.ca
Rabbi
Cantor
Executive Director
Rabbi Emeritus Beth Hillel
Rabbi Emeritus
Asher Jacobson
Yitzhak Epstein
Steve Goldstein
Meyer Kizelnik
Benjamin Hauer
Choirmaster
Yossi Milo
EXECUTIVE
Rafael Tzoubari Pearl Rothenberg
Murray Dalfen
Michael Krupp
Sanford Smith
Daniel Miller
Yoav Djebali Joseph Halmi Gary E. Polachek
Leo Hubermann
Donna Cohen Hersh
Mitchell Rosen
Jerry Sherman
President
Chairperson & Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Representative of Sephardi Minyan
Representative of Beit Hazikaron
Immediate Past President
Co-Opted Officer
Co-Opted Officer
Co-Opted Officer
Co-Opted Officer
PARNASSIM
Paul Kushner
Jerry Sherman
Allan Tannenbaum
Parnass Emeritus Morton Tannenbaum
 PRESIDENT'S Advisory Council
Seymour Frank
Norman Raicek
Mish Granik
Sally Raicek
Daniel Miller
Jack Rothenberg
David Perlin Dr. Richard Shatz
Gary E. Polachek BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David Amiel
David Perlin
Ralph Brookman
Gary E. Polachek
Elaine Budning
Jacob Posel
Belle Burak
Norman Raicek
Arnold Cohen
Sally Raicek
Ben Cohen
Aaron Remer
Murray Dalfen
Mitchell Rosen
Yoav Djebali
Tina Apfeld Rosenthal
Dr. David Farber
Martin P. Rosenthal
Seymour Frank
Jack Rothenberg
Mish Granik
Pearl Rothenberg
Doreen Green
Dr. Richard Shatz
Joseph Halmi
Jerry Sherman
Donna Cohen Hersh
Sanford Smith
Leo Hubermann
Marnie Zigman Stern
Michael Krupp
Allan Tannenbaum
Stephen Luxenburg
Garry Trestan
Daniel S. Miller
Rafael Tzoubari
Elaine Moscovitch
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Sisterhood
Cemetery
Sally Raicek 
Seymour Frank
Michael Krupp
Dr. William Steinman
Scroll
Elaine Budning
Suanne Day
Kathy Gardos
Steve Goldstein
Elaine Moscovitch
Gary E. Polachek
Mona Polachek
Iona Redler
Gloria Schachter
Sanford Smith
We apologize for any typos or omissions!
Copies of the Scroll are available to the public at our Synagogue office
We welcome our nEW bOARD mEMBERS
We also welcome the Jewish New Year a few
days before the New Season. The eve of Rosh
Hashanah arrives on September 16th and with it
the promise of exciting programs in the New Year.
Last year (2011) the closing meeting of Sisterhood featured the author
of “Repairing Rainbows”, Lynda Fishman, who visited us from Toronto
to talk about her tragic story.
In October our Rabbi Jacobson reviewed “The Finkler Question” as we
celebrated the holiday of Succot.
The Sisterhood joined together with the Chesed Committee to fill Purim
baskets and we distributed about 50 baskets to the sick and bereaved
members of our Synagogue.
Mother’s day in May was celebrated with the 10th Sisterhood
Shabbat, when our members focused on honouring and remembering
their mothers and grandmothers, and taking pride in the work of our
Sisterhood.
Belle Burak
Ben Cohen, married to Penny Cohen is the father of three children, Dylan (11) Jordon (9) and Skylar (3).
Ben and Penny were married at the Chevra more than 20 years ago and have been members since that
time. They will be celebrating their son’s upcoming bar mitzvah with us in 2013. Ben is a successful and
active member of the Montreal real estate development community, having assumed the role of President
of Triad after the recent passing of his father Peter Cohen. Triad known for the development of the
Ericson Complex on Decarie Boulevard and recently completed the new mixed use complex in Pointe
Claire, also have several other ongoing projects in the Montreal area. Ben has always been an active and
generous supporter of the Jewish Community, sharing not only his time and knowledge but supporting
many worthwhile events in our synagogue.
Looking forward to the new season, Sisterhood presents a make-over
and new look for the New Year by “Shmink Cosmetics” at Evita Salon
on August 27, 2012.
An exciting evening will be taking place on Tuesday October 23, when
we present the author, Vivian Jeannette Kaplan, of the book “Ten Green
Bottles”, a tale of survival and hope, the true story of one family’s
journey from war torn Austria to the ghettos of Shanghai.
This event is sponsored by The Sally and Norman Raicek Lecture Fund.
It will take place in the evening and all men and women will be welcome
to hear this astonishing story which will be followed by a Petit Souper.
I will also be giving a tour of the magnificent collection of French
Impressionism in North America from the Clarke Art Institute at the
MMFA this fall.
Belle has been married to her husband Louis for 14 years. They are a blended family consisting of her three
sons Jeremy, Lewis, and Howard and Louis’ three children Brian, Michelle, and Elana. Their children and
their spouses have blessed them with thirteen grandchildren. Professionally, Belle has been a nurse since
1972. She recently retired after nearly twenty years of practice in Palliative Care. She was in charge of
the Pre-Admission Palliative Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Belle continues to be involved in various
programs concerning improving hospice services in the Montreal area. This year, together with her sister,
she is taking part in the Adult Bat Mitzvah program. Belle is looking forward to being able to devote more
of her time to the Chevra Family.
Yoav Djebali
Ben Cohen
Yoav is 33 years old, married with 3 children. He was born and raised in France. At the age of 17, after
graduating from school, he moved to Israel. Yoav studied at Bar-Ilan University Computer Science
and Mathematics. He stayed and lived in Israel for 13 years and worked for big companies of the local
hi-tech industry at different technical and managerial positions. Within that context he was very active
into volunteering programs to help and support scientific education for children with social and school
difficulties. As the time went and the children grew up, his wife and Yoav felt the necessity to get closer
to parents and family. His wife being from Montreal and all her family staying here, they decided to
move to Canada in July 2008. Professionally, Yoav serves today as a North America commercial and
technical office for an Israeli start-up company he used to work with, prior to his departure from Israel.
Since his coming to Montreal, he davens at the Sephardi Minyan of the Chevra. Since then, he’s always
been here to help Yaer running and structuring the Minyan week after week. One of the main exercises
we have been focusing on lately, has been to try and provide more and more opportunities for young
people to lead the Tefillah or read the Parasha, and by this way prepare for tomorrow.
Please join us at all these Synagogue events
With the coming of Rosh Hashanah signalling the commencement of
the Jewish New Year, we pray that every person will be inscribed in the
Book of Life for the New Year. ‘Yehee Ratzon…Shetchadesh Olaynu
Shana Tova Umetuka – May it be G-d’s will to grant us a Good and
Sweet Year.
Stephen's family have been members for approx. 48 years. Three generations are currently members;
his mother Zelda Luxenburg, his wife Veronica and him, and his daughter Andrea and her husband
Daniel Hasenfratz. He manages TD’s Global Trade Finance Operations for North America out of TD
Securities with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Houston TX and TD Bank, America’s
Most Convenient Bank in New Jersey.
Sally Raicek
Sisterhood President
Stephen Luxenburg
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The Chevra Chesed
Committee (CCC)
The Chevra Chesed Committee: Marsha Epstein, Joyce
Fishman, Pearl Rothenberg, and Halina Halpern extend our
many thanks to all our volunteers who have been involved
with chesed.
Since the Chevra Chesed Committee’s inception in February
2009, the communication pipeline between our office staff,
our clergy, and the CCC has been increasingly working well
to keep us connected with our members in need.
The holidays can be a time that is bittersweet for members
whose families are out-of-town and for members in hospital.
The CCC lets the members on our list know that we are
thinking of them and that they are valued.
This past year, before Rosh Hashanah, the CCC volunteers
delivered CD’s by Tseporah to our members in residences,
those in hospital, and to isolated seniors living at home.
At Chanukah, our volunteers delivered African Violet plants
in containers together with a little bag of chocolate Chanukah
gelt, and a beautiful card which was designed by our very
own Jonathan Hubermann.
In March, the CCC volunteers in conjunction with Chevra
Sisterhood, packaged and hand-delivered over 60 Shalach
Manot baskets to members on our list.
At Passover, CCC volunteers made phone calls to our
members in need to wish them a Chag Samayach and to see
how they are doing.
In-between the holidays, the CCC visits the current members
on our list, we send out refuah shlemah cards to those in
hospital or to those who are recuperating at home. We also
send out sympathy cards to those who have lost a close family
member. Occasionally we send out “thinking of you” cards.
The CCC also regularly calls people on our list to wish them
a “Shabbat Shalom” or just to say “hello, we are thinking of
you.”
In addition, the committee continues to work hard to pair
volunteers with certain members. The seniors have made
good connections with the volunteers and have expressed that
they are pleased.
What the CCC would like is to extend an invitation to our
membership to join the CCC. You can help us reach out to
those in need by making phone calls, visits, or deliveries at the
holidays. All we ask is a commitment of 1-2 hours a month.
We want you to know that these thoughtful acts of kindness
make a huge difference.
The Chevra Chesed Committee
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Beit Hazikaron
Rosh Hashanah serves as an annual reminder to Jewish
people that we must constantly work at becoming better
persons year round, by developing an inner awareness of
our thoughts and feelings. On Rosh Hashanah, G-d judges
us based on our motivations and deeds over the past year that
occurred between oneself and others and between oneself
and G-d which will determine our destiny over the new year.
The upcoming High Holiday season embodies an end and
a new beginning. We should be grateful to G-d, that we
survived another year physically above all and were able to
continue our get together every Sunday afternoon. We have
strived to continue the work of Mr. Halmi in keeping our
group entertained within our meager means.
We do not know what the next year holds for us, but we
shall constantly look out for a variety of entertainment to
please everyone who attends. We all know the importance
of keeping our group socially alive, in spite of all odds.
In the meantime let us pray to the Almighty for good
health, some naches in our lives and the spiritual strength to
overcome the hate surrounding the Jewish people. Le-Shana
Tova Tikatevu ve-Techatemu - “May You Be Inscribed And
Sealed For A Good Year” .
Shana Tova
I.Romer, A.Sallai,
E.Gross
FUND RAISING PROJECT
By Seymour Frank
For generations we have grown in stature since our relocation
to our present site and the merger of CKBJ with B’nai Jacob.
Although we have experienced a sharp drop of our membership,
we are pleased to report that the trend has been reversed by a
gradual increase with new members.
Like the rest of our economy, we are experiencing increased
costs, but being blessed with experienced and dedicated
leadership, we have been able to cover the short fall of our
annual budget. However we must concentrate our efforts to
create surpluses and to assure the continuity and survival of our
magnificent congregation.
From time to time we have been beneficiaries of the Estate of
members with generous gifts in their wills; upon their demise.
Unfortunately we never really pursued the development of such
a project. Fortunately it is not too late and we are planning
to create a special committee to administer the program by
meeting with our members to induce them to provide a financial
commitment, by making our congregation a beneficiary of their
wills and/or the creation of insurance policies with the same
concept, thereby perpetuating their names and our Congregation
for ever.
If you are interested in pursuing this option please contact our
Rabbi at 514-482-3366 Ext. 225 or email: rabbi@the chevra.ca.
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CHEVRA
Project Shabbat
Special Birthday of Pearl Rothenberg
A most pleasant and rewarding
experience is to attend an Oneg
Shabbat at The Chevra.
Many of us have children who are
out of town, many are alone, and
many simply enjoy a different kind
of Shabbat. From the moment that
we light Shabbat candles together
and attend the beautiful Kabbalat
Shabbat service, one feels the sense of community, of an
extended family.
This year Rabbi Jacobson included some very interesting
and rewarding speakers as part of the programmes. Among
them we had the opportunity to listen and learn from
Charlie Harary, Richard Marceau, and Colonel Nathan Ben
Brith.
Colonel Ben Brith’s life is the stuff that legends are made
of. Born in Germany, he survived the Holocaust, despite
his having suffered several concentration camps. After the
war, he moved to France where he taught Torah to warorphaned children. In 1946, while trying to emigrate to
Palestine, he was captured by the British, who kept him on
Cyprus until 1947. He joined the Haganah upon arriving
in Israel and quickly attained officer status. Colonel Ben
Brith has fought in Israel’s War of Independence (19471948), the Suez War (1956) the Six Day War (1967),
and the Yom Kippur War (1973). For 26 years, he served
the IDF and retired as Colonel. Colonel Ben Brith is the
founder of a military dynasty and a truly heroic figure. His
son Dado lives in Montreal, and we are truly lucky to have
the Colonel daven with us when he visits his family.
We encourage everyone to join us in these special Friday
night programmes. The food is excellent, the atmosphere
warm and congenial, and the speakers most interesting.
Bring your family, invite your friends!
Our warmest thanks to Rabbi Jacobson, Chazan Epstein,
Kathy Gardos and Iona Redler for their hard work in
providing us with these outstanding evenings.
Miriam Cohen
I had decided to celebrate my
special birthday as part of
Project Shabbos which is such
a beautiful way to honour
special events and support
our shul by sponsoring a
Kiddush…
The weather was far from
ideal - typical for the end of
February…very cold. Some of
my shul friends were away in warmer climates……….
yet many were present in shul that day. I have learned
that it is important to focus on who is there as opposed
to who is not. My husband Jack was with me…… Rabbi
Jacobson spoke so beautifully. Cantor Epstein and Clara
prepared a lovely Kiddush ……..A gorgeous cake was
served and many people sponsored future kiddushes
on behalf of my birthday. How warm, special and
meaningful the celebration was. I encourage all of our
members to participate in this special project for the
meaningful events in their lives.
On Friday, April
27, more than 250
Akiva moms, dads,
grandparents
and
children converged
on
the
Chevra
Synagogue for our
annual “Shabbat on
the Road” program. We lit Shabbat candles together, enjoyed
a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by Akiva
parent Rev. Asher Tannenbaum, and listened as the children
sang some of the Shabbat songs that they know.
Dinner was a delicious event in the beautifully decorated hall.
The highlight was a presentation by Rabbi Jacobson that
offered important and meaningful insights into parenting.
The children took part in their own activities, and then we all
joined together for dessert.
We are most appreciative to Rabbi Jacobson, Gary Polachek
and Tina Apfeld Rosenthal for welcoming us so warmly and
for helping us to celebrate an Akiva Shabbat together with
the Chevra.
Cooki Levy
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BAR / BAT MITZVAHS
PROJECT SHABBAT
June 2, 2012 Ethiopian Shabbat (Operation Solomon)
For generations our ancestors prayed more in hope than expectation “sound the great shofar for our freedom, raise
the signal to gather our exiles, and gather us together from four corners of earth” we have lived to witness the answer
to that prayer. In our lifetime we have seen events of which the great prophets of return –Isaiah, Jeremiah – Ezekiel
could only dream.
On May 24, 1991 one of the greatest milestone miraculous events in our history, Operation Solomon, the state
of Israel engaged a mission that went down in the history books as one of the greatest rescue missions. As the
Government announced the successful conclusion of the emergency airlift of 14,342 Ethiopian Jews in just thirty six
hours who would otherwise have died.
To remember that day we celebrated the Ethiopian Shabbat (Operation Solomon) on June 2, 2012, we had a troop of
volunteers. Cantor Epstein, Ina Zaritzky, Silvano Machado, Fruma Goldstein, Halina Halpern, Myra Zaritzky, Lydia
Krupp, Iona Redler, Clara Pinda, Pat Sweeney and Tali Dawit.
We cooked the Ethiopian dishes. We had a lot of fun; the most fun part was when Ina’s cell phone slipped out of her
shirt pocket plunged into the pancake mixture, no more rings.
We would like to thank Rabbi Jacobson and Stanley Cytrynbaum who gave the wonderful speeches and Fruma
Goldstein, Donna and Warren Hersh who sponsored Shabbat Kiddush to honour that day.
Once again thanks for your help Rabbi Jacobson, the president, the office staff, all members and volunteers that
joined the Kiddush and let us do this event. It was a pure miracle that it came out the way it was supposed to.
Miriam Ayele and family
Getnet Azaria and family
Wessel Brussen
Wessel Brussen celebrated his Bar Mitzvah August 19, 2012, Rosh Chodesh Elul. He was especially excited because
he shared this special event with his cousin of the same age, Clay Gibbs. Wessel is a former graduate of FACE
school where he studied the saxophone and was a member of the junior jazz band. Wessel continues to play music
and is now in high school attending a sport-études program at Collège de Montréal. On his eighth year of training
with CAMO diving club, Wessel has achieved great success in the sport of springboard diving. Training five days
a week, Wessel has qualified for both the Quebec Provincial and Canadian National teams. Attending competitions
in cities across Canada and training camp in Hawaii, Wessel hopes his hard work and dedication to the sport will
one day take him to the Olympics. Wessel enjoys time in the country with his family, his two dogs and many
neighboring family members. He is often right hand man to his father on many projects in and out of the house (he
makes a mean batch of concrete!) He enjoyed his weekly lessons with Rabbi Jacobson and thanks him for being so
easygoing and inspirational. Wessel’s mother and father, Hendrik and Melanie, his big sister and great friend Emma,
his grandmother Josette Freedman and all his many aunts, uncles and cousins are all so proud of his accomplishments and look forward to
sharing his big day! Very sadly missed will be his loving grandfather Hyman Freedman and great-grandparents Daniel & Rose Freedman
z”l.
Clay Gibbs
Clay Gibbs celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on August 19, 2012, Rosh Chodesh Elul. Making this day even more
special was the experience of sharing this important event with his cousin, Wessel Brussen. Clay lives in West
Palm Beach, Florida and attends Wellington Middle school. An avid golfer since the age of five, Clay competes in
tournaments throughout the State of Florida and has qualified for the US Kids Worlds tournament every year for
the past five years. When he's not practicing golf, Clay can be found on the basketball court where he often plays
well into the night. Clay's happiest times are spent with his cousins in Montreal every summer for three weeks.
Achieving academic and athletic success come second to his role of big brother to his younger sister, Rose. When
the two of them are together, with their quick wit and astute outlook on the world, the Gibbs household is never
without laughter. Clay's Mother and Father, Caroline and Jim, are especially proud of the young man Clay has
become. The Gibbs family and Josette Freedman are thrilled to be able to share this memorable day with all their
family and friends in Montreal. With us in pride and spirit will be Clay's Yaya, Hyman Freedman z”l and Big Zaida
and Bubbie, Daniel and Rose Freedman z”l.
Bradley Taiger
Bradley Taiger was born in Montreal on August 27, 1999. He is the big brother to two younger sisters, Chelsea and
Hailey. His parents are Irwin and Heidi Taiger of DDO. Bradley is a graduate of Hebrew Foundation School. He
currently attends West Island College and will be entering Secondary 2 this fall. Mathematics is his favorite subject
and he excels at many sports. He is a member of the WIC basketball and rugby teams, plays lacrosse and hockey for
DDO, and loves all watersports including water polo.
Bradley has been looking forward to his Bar Mitzvah for a long time and is very excited that the day is almost here.
When he grows up he has aspirations of being a lawyer, and his entire family wishes him the best of luck, much
love and Mazel Tov on his Bar Mitzvah which he celebrated on Thursday September 6, 2012 reading from Parashat
Ki Tavo.
Jonathan Hubermann
Jonathan Hubermann, a Solomon Schechter Academy graduate, is now attending Royal West Academy and is
into snowboarding, math and community work. Last year, after a visit to Israel, Jonathan expressed his wish to
celebrate his Bar-Mitzvha at the Kotel in Jerusalem. As someone who grew up at The Chevra and is a “regular”,
he would not miss the opportunity to celebrate at “home” as well. Jonathan will be called up to the Torah on
November 29th, 2012 reading from Parasha Vayishlach. His parents Ruth and Leo and sister Lara are looking
forward to this milestone.
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CELEBRATING A BAR MITZVAH AT THE CHEVRA
Let’s start by the most important:  
WE WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANY ONE TO CELEBRATE A  
SIMCHAH AT THE CHEVRA
Préparer un Bar Mitzvah est un
évènement magnifique mais aussi très
exigeant. On veut que tout soit parfait,
que l’aspect religieux soit respecté selon
notre éducation, que les coutumes de nos
parents soit respectés, que le repas soit
impeccable, que le kavod soit offert aux
personnes qui nous sont précieuses ……
We started researching a synagogue a
year ago for Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah and
the Chevra has always been an obvious one. Not only have we
been praying in the Sephardic service for a couple of years but
we knew that the Ballroom was a beautiful hall and that the
catering service was excellent.
Mais tout de même, faire une bar-mitsvah dans une synagogue
ashkénaze? Est-ce qu’on pourra avoir un service sépharade?
Est-ce que nos invités aimeront les airs et chansons? Est-ce
qu’on pourra faire monter au sepher nos proches?
In parallel, we were working with
Danielle Bitton to organize the lunch. A
pleasure from start to finish.
She always listened to our suggestions,
made many suggestions of her own,
respected our budget, and made the
whole process easy.
Mais tout de même nous étions nerveux.
Nous avions tort
M. Yair Oliel nous a aidé à réduire ces
inquiétudes. Nous savions que nous pouvions compter sur lui
pour diriger la prière, mais il nous a suggéré M Isaac Bettan
pour diriger la prière.
Still Friday we were nervous. How wrong were we.
Nous avions beaucoup de questions et inquiétudes.
The cantor of the synagogue, Cantor Epstein led us to start
the prayer with his most beautiful voice. The Rabbi came to
see Gabriel just to ensure he was not too nervous. Everything
was organized; everybody knew when they would go up to the
Torah. The Rabbi’s speech was ready, a member of our family
was also ready with his speech. Everything was under control.
Nous avons eu des réponses à nos questions immédiatement
après avoir parlé pour la première fois à Steve Goldstein : Ca
nous fera plaisir d’avoir un service sépharade.
As Gabriel read in his great grandparent’s Torah, we felt
more and more comfortable. The Sephardic customs were
respected; our dear ones got the honors we wanted. The songs
were beautiful.
As the year went by we had small surprises, that confirm to
us that we had made the right decision: Steve Goldstein had
a special newsletter printed for us as there was a typo in the
newsletter - when referring to Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah- he
wanted to ensure we had a correct one to keep; the office called
us to get a family picture etc….
Ce qui a suivi était encore plus extraordinaire. Quand Gabriel a
fini sa lecture nous avons tous danse dans la synagogue. Nous
n’avions jamais vu ça. C’est une tradition ashkénaze que nous
devrions adopte.
Lorsque nous nous sommes assis pour la première fois avec
Rabbi Jacobson, nous avons été impressionnés. Il a pris le
temps de nous connaitre, de nous comprendre, de poser les
bonnes questions à Gabriel.
Mais ce qui nous a le plus touché c’est lorsque Rabbi Jacobson
et Gary Polachek ont offert un livre à Gabriel. On s’attendait à
un livre de prière ashkénaze.
Il a insisté que Gabriel lise la parachach dans le sepher torah
dédié à la mémoire de ses arrières grands parents.
Les réunions subséquentes ont été tout aussi bénéfiques.
Par la suite, lors de la prière de Mussaf Cantor Epstein et M.
Bettan nous ont fait un duo digne d’un opéra – quel plaisir.
Et bien non – ils ont pris le temps de faire graver son nom sur
un Patah Eliyaouh – c’est la touche magique.
Thank you to all the Chevra team for making this bar mitzvah
the success that it was.
Don’t forget we have two other sons – are you ready?
Valerie and Fred Dayan
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A GIFT FROM BEYOND
By: Julie Brownstein-Saros
This is a story that could have been called “A
Needle in a Haystack” because that would
aptly describe the events that took place on
April 10th, 2012 inside the Chevra Kadisha
sanctuary. We also could have named this
story, “A Great Miracle Happened Here”.
However, I am certain that this would make
you, the reader; think of Chanukah, and then
maybe Latke’s…and that is not the theme I
am going for here!
Instead, I have chosen to call this story what it
is, “A Gift From Beyond”. In order for me to properly explain,
I will have to take you back in time to 1966.
Forty six years ago on January 6th, 1966 my grandfather, Louis
Allan Kravitz, died suddenly without any warning. His death
left his wife Hazel and his two daughters Harriet and Karen
reeling. Shocked and devastated, the family had no choice but
to go on, as life invariably pushes you forward. Though we
may feel that time should stop, it just doesn’t.
Many family and friends of Louis donated Siddur’s to the
Chevra Kadisha in his memory. My grandmother Hazel, has
always looked for them without much luck. I started looking for
them and so have my daughter Paige, in the hopes that perhaps
one day we’d find one. As fairly new members to the Chevra,
I thought I’d never find a book with my grandfather’s name in
it. It seemed nearly impossible. How many books are there in
the synagogue? (Several hundred, I now know because I asked
Kathy) How many books were donated when my grandfather
passed away? There is no way to know; computers didn’t exist
back then and we are talking about 46 years ago…maybe a
couple of dozen books were donated. So what are the odds of
finding one? A needle in a haystack…
Fast forward to present day, April 10th, 2012. We’ve just had a
meeting with Rabbi Jacobson as our son Justin’s Bar Mitzvah
is less than 2 weeks away. I tell Rabbi Jacobson that I would
love to find a book with my grandfather’s name in it. He tells
me, much to my surprise, that he is pretty sure he’s seen Louis
name in the old Birenbaum Siddurs. “Can I look to see if I can
find one”? I ask the Rabbi.”My grandmother is turning 93 on
Sunday the 15th and I’d love to give her one”. “Sure, you can
look”, the Rabbi tells me. He doesn’t realize that I will start
looking TODAY! But I digress…
We finish our meeting and I ask Iona and Kathy if I can look at
the old books and they send me a man named Rick Mackenzie.
Rick’s been working at the Chevra for 6 years now, but chances
are that no one’s asked him what I have, which is to please
let my son and I look through the old books. Rick opens the
sanctuary for us on April 10th and he doesn’t
leave us; he does something more. He asks us
for Louis’s name and how to correctly spell
“Kravitz”. Then Rick starts looking through
all the old Siddurs with me and Justin. WOW.
Low and behold, we find very old books
and there it is, in a black Chumash with
tape holding it together. We have found the
needle in the haystack! We have experienced
a miracle! There on the inside cover is a presentation plaque
from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Friedlander and Family in memory of
Mr. Louis A. Kravitz. I feel tears spring up into my eyes and
I am pharklempt. It’s my grandfather, the man I’ve never met
but whom I have loved and missed my whole life just through
what my mother and aunt, grandmother and great Auntie
Bella have told me about him. “Look Justin, it’s your great
grandfather’s book”! Justin is non-plussed. But he is cool that
way. Some things just don’t faze him. We continue to look
through the old books, but I am already so thrilled. Then it
happens again. I open another very old, should maybe have
been buried already, Chumash. The pages are faded and worn
and some are even falling out; but there it is again, this time,
from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibson in memory of Mr. Louis A.
Kravitz. Two needles!
In less than 1 week I have not one but two books I can give my
grandmother. I wonder what she will say and how her face will
look when she unwraps them. I will know for sure on Sunday
when they are presented to her.
Another thing I know for sure is what she will do with the gifts
from the past that have eluded us till now, gifts that Mr. Steve
Goldstein has let me keep. My grandmother will give one to
each of her two daughters to
treasure. The Prayer Books
will then pass on to their
grandchildren, great nieces
and nephews...
It is said that no man or
woman is ever really gone so
long as we keep their memory
alive. The memory of Mr.
Louis Allan Kravitz is alive
and well and his memory is a
blessing.
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March of the Living Participant from our Community
By Samantha Rosenthal
Before going on the March of the Living, it was
impossible to anticipate how I would react to
seeing the sites, how I would feel listening to
the survivor’s stories or what I would get out of
this trip in the end. Throughout both elementary
school and high school I learned about the
Holocaust in the classroom and read about the
horrors in books. I’ve done projects, seen pictures
and watched movies about this dark time period
for Jews and non-Jews alike. However, there
is no learning experience comparable visiting
the old cities where Jewish life used to thrive
and seeing the concentration camps and ghettos
where Jews met their untimely deaths with our
own eyes.
Being on the actual sites of the Holocaust, I realized that
although I knew the facts and the history behind the events
there was still so much I didn’t understand and that I don’t
understand to this date. While learning about the Holocaust,
people often ask the question: where was G-d and why did
He let such atrocious acts of terror and violence happen?
Throughout the March of the Living, however, I didn’t find
myself questioning G-d as much as I questioned humanity.
I could not wrap my head around how such horrific acts of
murder and violence were committed by human beings.
Many scholars and historians have attempted to explain how
it is possible for such a radical transformation of a nation to
take place and how people could have stood by in silence
while fellow human beings were being slaughtered like sheep
by highlighting Germany’s embarrassment after World War
1. The Nazi Party encouraged German national pride, which
was much needed during this time of economic turmoil in the
country and that their strategic propaganda allowed for the
nation to be brainwashed into believing that the solution was
to get rid of the parasites (Jews) that were sucking out their
brilliance and were zapping the country of economic vitality.
Yet it still remained incomprehensible to me how a person can
look a human being in the eye, hear his pleas of mercy, and
then shoot him dead. I couldn’t wrap my head around how
someone can look at a child merely two years old and think
to themselves “he is a Jew, he is a parasite and he must be
exterminated.” What shocked me and confused me the most
was seeing how close people lived to the concentration camps
and ghettos, how they could be okay with their own backyards
being tainted with countless acts of murder. I didn’t understand
how people could sit idly by each day, in such proximity to the
camps, indifferent of the fate of the Jewish People.
This made me think of life before the Holocaust. These Jewish
men, women and children were integrated into German and
Polish society. German Jews lived and breathed German
culture. There were many highly esteemed Jewish doctors,
business people, professors and lawyers that contributed to
German society more than most Christian Germans. In Poland,
Jews also lead great lives. Prior to the war, Jews made up one
third of the population in Warsaw. They lived side by side with
their non-Jewish neighbors for centuries. These victims of the
Holocaust were not thought of as threats before the war.
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Beit Hazikaron Memorial Service
This led me to the sad realization that human
beings have the potential to do evil, to lose
their humanity. This made me feel extremely
distressed because it made me think that under
a certain amount of influence, anybody can lose
their moral compass. But then we heard stories
of righteous gentiles who risked their lives in
order to save innocent Jews from the clutches
of the Nazis. Despite all the propaganda and
external influences, these people kept their
humanity, rose above the evil and did what was
right.
At the Canadian Havdallah ceremony at
Warsaw University, we heard an old Polish
woman tell us her story. She was raised in a
Catholic household as a child and was taught to treat others
with kindness and compassion. At the time of the war she was
in her early adolescence. Her family took many Jewish families
into their home. This woman and her family all sacrificed so
much. When her family was hiding Jews, she was not allowed
to invite any friends over to the house. It was her job to bring
home enough food for all the people staying at the house. She
would carry large sacks of potatoes on her back every day,
which caused her to develop knee problems. She gave up so
much to save these Jewish families. When asked why she did
it she simply responded: It’s normal. Meaning when we see
another human being suffering it is in our nature to lend a
helping hand. Hearing this comforted me. It made me realize
that even though everyone has the potential to do evil, there are
those who will never lose their morality.
O
n Sunday June 3rd., the Beit Hazikaron members of The Chevra held their Yom HashuaHolocaust Memorial Day to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the German invasion of
Hungary. About 80 holocaust survivors attended the ceremony, some of them accompanied by
their children. Six Memorial candles were lit for the 6,000,000 Jews who perished in the concentration
camps and a seventh for the all the fallen soldiers.
M
r. Andrew Sallai gave his opening remarks and welcomed everyone. Rabbi Jacobson spoke
on the importance of remembering, the importance of passing on our Jewish heritage and
traditions for the continuity and survival of our people.
Mrs. Irene Romer read a very moving Hungarian poem appropriate
for the occasion. All the Hungarian names who perished and whose
memorial plaques are in our synagogue were read. Cantor Epstein
sang El Kel Maleh Rachamim - Prayer for the Soul of the Departed.
I
t was truly a moving Memorial Day. The services concluded with
the singing of Hatikvah.
On Shavuot, we celebrate the giving of the Torah to the Jewish
people on Mount Sinai. The March of the Living has shown me
how important the Torah is to the Jewish People. The Torah
gives us commandments to follow so that we don’t lose our
humanity. Having a set of rules shows us that as human beings,
we have certain obligations to one another and that we don’t
have the right to determine whether a person deserves to die.
We can’t play G-d. We are all human and as humans it is our
duty to treat each other with kindness and compassion. The
Torah teaches us morals and values that the persecutors didn’t
have so that we understand that it is inexcusable to put others
through so much pain and suffering.
When non-Jews saw us revisiting sites of the Holocaust, some
thought we were coming back to remember why we should
hate the world and to seek vengeance for all the evil the Jewish
People went through. However, we did not go on the trip for
that purpose. We visited these places to thank G-d that we
survived these atrocities and we have grown stronger as a
nation because of it. We stood there to show that we can still
make the world a better place because we are still standing. We
went there and learned that even in the darkest of times not all
hope in humanity is lost and that by using our moral compasses
we can make the world a better place. Shana Tova!
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DR. YEHUDA STOLOV AT THE CHEVRA
JUNE 10, 2012
We are delighted to highlight some 
of the new members that have joined our shul community
Little would please Yehuda Stolov more than to have Montreal
become a source of support for an Israel-based interfaith group
that eschews politics and fully embraces common humanity.
That’s how Stolov, a soft-spoken and articulate Jerusalemite,
characterized the Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA), which,
since he began it 11 years ago, has had only one real item on its
agenda: to have Jews, Muslims and other faiths who live side-byside in Israel and over the Green Line get to know each other as
friends, not foes.
Minki & Da
Goldsmith 
Eileen & Dave 
vid Silversto
ne
On June 10th there was a full house for a memorable evening
with the founder of the IEA, Dr. Yehuda Stolov, who discussed the
long-short way to achieving peace in the Holy Land.
“When you live a few metres from another, prejudices can go
away quite quickly,” Stolov recently told those gathered at Chevra
Kadisha B’nai Jacob synagogue. “It begins with starting to walk
together along the same path.” Stolov, who holds degrees in
physics and wrote a PhD thesis on Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav,
has no illusions that IEA has the elusive formula for political
peace in a part of the world seemingly destined to be permanently
beset by conflict.
The IEA www.interfaith-encounter.org and Dr. Yehuda Stolov
received many awards from UNESCO and is the recipient of
the Immortal Chaplains Foundation's 7th "Prize for Humanity"
among many other awards. They have set up groups in 47 cities
in the Holy Land, that have arranged 100,000 encounters between
Israelis and Palestinians in the past ten years. Dr. Stolov received
his PhD from the University of Jerusalem, for a dissertation that
was a unique combination of physics and Jewish thought.
Lawrence Klein was honoring his wife, Dr. Janet Shinder, by
making this effort on the heels of her return as a ‘Madricha’ on the
March of the Living. He said: “If you wish to honor her, please
make a donation to the IEA.”
The Denbow Family
Marie-Julie  Brosseau 
& Jason Binstock
Fulop
Daniel Krespin
Eva & Gabor 
e
Reevin Pearl
lillian & Jack linder
We also welcome the following new members whose pictures were unavailable:
Danna Dworkind and Harry Scharf, Cynthia Carsley, Lillian Goloff, Vannusa Krespine,
Mark Weinberg, Andy Andor, Wendy Segal, Tracy and Amiram Ehrlich,
Molly and Arnold Dalfen and their families
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17
MARCIA CARTMAN Z”L DEDICATION
On Sunday, August 19, 2012 Jerry Cartman, his family and friends gathered at The Chevra, together with the
clergy and leaders of the congregation to dedicate the Marcia Cartman administrative office.
As you might be aware the synagogue offices have not been renovated and upgraded for many decades.
Thanks to a very generous donation made by the late Sol Cartman, just a few months before he passed away,
to honour the memory of his late wife, Marcia Cartman the offices are now in the planning stages and work is
scheduled to begin in the winter of 2013.
After the dedication, the family and the congregation gathered in the hall for a special Rosh Chodesh breakfast.
Special thanks to Jerry Cartman and family for their continuous support and commitment to the betterment of
The Chevra Synagogue.
LUNCH WITH CHARLOTTE
One year ago, Leon Berger, an accomplished author made a very generous donation to our synagogue to honour the
memory of a long-time congregant and member of the Creative Social Centre, the late Charlotte Urban, obm. A room
was dedicated on the second floor of our synagogue, now called the Charlotte Urban Dining Room.
On August 22nd, 2012 Leon took the honouring of her memory to a new level when he launched his book about
Charlotte’s extraordinary life story, called Lunch with Charlotte. Over 80 people (family, friends and congregants)
gathered for the book launch and review. Leon gave a captivating synopsis of Charlotte’s life that was filled with
tragedy, loss, heartache … and through it all, strength, dignity and courage. It is an epic tale set against the backdrop of
history. A presentation was made by special guest, Julie Guinard, of the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre.
After the lecture, everybody was invited to a fabulous lunch in Charlotte’s dining room, sponsored by Leon Berger.
The book was published by Grey Gecko Press and the publishers from Texas flew in for the event. Lunch with Charlotte,
a True Saga can be purchased at The Chevra synagogue. A portion of the proceeds of the book are donated to the
Holocaust Museum of Huston, Texas.
A yasher koach to Leon Berger for the outstanding friendship and legacy he has bestowed upon this very special
woman, Charlotte Urban.
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SELICHOT NIGHT
PROGRAM
SAFETy AND SECURITy
Saturday Night
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 - 8:30 p.m.
For your safety and security no one will be allowed in the building
without their High Holiday tickets. If you do not have a ticket with
you, you will be escorted to a reception table, where a list will be
verified.
WE FERVENTly PRAy THAT THE NEW yEAR 5773
WIll WITNESS THE INAUGURATIoN oF A NEW ERA oF UNDERSTANDING AND UNITy
AMoNG THE FAMIlIES oF THE EARTH,
So THAT PEACE AND STABIlITy MAy BE ESTABlISHED FoR ISRAEl.
We will be screening the movie
THEREFoRE  PlEASE  REMEMBER  To  HAVE  yoUR 
TICKETS WITH yoU.
RESTORATION
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DECoRUM FoR HIGH HolIDAyS
Admission: $5.00 per person
NEW YEAR GREETINGS
To THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS oF
CoNGREGATIoN CHEVRA KADISHA B’NAI JACoB-BEIT HAZIKARoN - BETH HIllEl
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abramson
Mr. and Mrs. David Amiel 
Mrs. Hilda Adler & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aronovitch
Mr. Herbert Black and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Black & Family
Mrs. Elaine Budning & Family
Mr. and Mrs. louis Burak & Family
The Cohen Family(Ted, Susan & Michael)
Mr. E. lawrence Cohen & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Dalfen
Dr. and  Mrs. David Farber & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Frank
Mr. Seymour Frank & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. Mish Granik & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greenberg & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart
Mr. and Mrs. leo Hubermann & Family
Mrs. Roslyn Joseph & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kracauer & Family
Mrs. Beatrice levine & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Robert levy & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Merling & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller & Family
Mrs. lucy Nisker & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perlman
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Polachek & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Polachek & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Raicek & Family
Mr and  Mrs. Aaron Remer & Family
Mrs. Irene Remer & Family
Mrs. lionel Rimoin & Family
Mr. and  Mrs. Samuel Rimoin
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Smith & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rothenberg & Family
Mrs. Shoshana Samuels & Family
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Shatz & Family
The Singerman Family
Mr & Mrs Richard Stern & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Trestan & Family
Mrs. Marilyn Waxman & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Max Zentner & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zentner & Family
Mr. & Mrs. lawrence yanofsky & Family 
***********
Rabbi & Mrs. Asher Jacobson & Family
Cantor & Mrs. yitzhak Epstein & Family
Rabbi & Mrs. Meyer Kizelnik & Family
Rabbi Emeritus Benjamin Hauer,  and Mrs. Miriam Hauer & Family
wish to extend a year of good health and personal fulfi llment
to the President, offi cers, Board of Trustees and the entire Congregation
***********
The offi ce Staff wish the President, offi cers, Board of Trustees and the entire Congregation
a year of health, happiness, peace and good fortune
***********
The Creative Social Center extends warmest New year wishes to 
all its members, friends, the Congregation and their Families
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Pre Selichot Reception &
Refresments
10:30 P.M.
SELICHOT SERVICES
11:00 P.M.
In the Sanctuary
Led by
_____________________________________________
To enhance our enjoyment of these Days of Awe, please keep
discussion and movement in and out of the Sanctuary to a minimum
during Services.
When exiting or returning to the Sanctuary, please use the door
closest to your seat.
When outside the Sanctuary, please respect the posted quiet area
signs. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated.
Shana Tova!
_____________________________________________
HIGH HolIDAy SEATING
CANTOR
YITZHAK EPSTEIN
The Seating Committee or the Office will be pleased to assist
members as well as non-members who have not held seats in former
years and who would like to daven with us this year.
In order for us to accommodate you in a satisfactory manner, kindly
contact Kathy at the Synagogue office as soon as possible at 514482-3366 ext. 224 or [email protected].
TREASURE BOOK
Eva and David Sussman have inscribed Ricki Jacobson
into Sisterhood’s Treasure Book as a lasting memento
of her becoming a full-fledged member of Jewish
womanhood. May she continue to bring much joy and
nachas to her loving parents and all the family.
Mazel Tov to Kathy and Ervin Gardos on the birth of
their grandson Jeremy, from Sally and Norman Raicek.
May he always bring you much nachas and joy.
Mazel Tov to Joan and Harold Lackman on the birth of
their grandson Shlomo Yehuda Simcha Lapp from Sally
Mazel Tov to Larry and Susan Kolodny on the birth of and Norman Raicek. May he always bring you much joy
their granddaughter, Madison from Sally and Norman and nachas.
Raicek. May she always be a source of nachas to you
and all the family.
Mazel Tov to Aaron Remer and all your family on the
marriage of your daughter Michal from Elaine Budning
and family.
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THE MEANING
MEANING OF
THE
OFROSH
ROSHHASHANAH
HASHANA AND
AND YOM
YOMKIPPUR
KIPPUR
Unetaneh Tokef
Unetaneh Tokef –– This
This prayer
prayer isis about
about life
lifeand
anddeath.
death.
Part
of
it
reads:
"On
Rosh
Hashanah
it
is
written,
Part of it reads: "On Rosh Hashanah it is written, and
and
on Yom Kippur it is sealed, how many will leave this
on Yom Kippur it is sealed, how many will leave this
world and how many will be born into it, who will live
world and how many will be born into it, who will live
and who will die... But Teshuvah (repentance), tefillah
and who will die... But penitence, prayer and good
(prayer), and tzedakah (charity) can annul the severity
deeds
can annul the severity of the decree."
of
the decree.”
Rosh
RoshHashanah
Hashanahliterally
literallymeans
means“Head
“Headofofthe
theYear”
Year”inin
Hebrew.
falls
in the
month
of Tishrei,
whichwhich
is the sevHebrew.It It
falls
in the
month
of Tishrei,
is the
enth month on the Hebrew calendar. The reason for this
seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. The reason for
is because the Hebrew calendar begins with the month
this is because the Hebrew calendar begins with the
of Nissan (when it’s believed the Jews were freed from
month of Nissan (when it's believed the Jews were
slavery in Egypt) but the month of Tishrei is believed
slavery
in Egypt)
but the
Tishrei
tofreed
be thefrom
month
in which
G-d created
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world.ofHence,
is believed
the about
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in which
God created
the
another
way to
to be
think
Hashanah
is as the
world. of
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another way to think about Rosh
birthday
the world.
Hashanah is as the birthday of the world.
Rosh Hashanah is observed on the first two days of TishRosh
Hashanah
is teaches
observed
the first
rei.
Jewish
tradition
thatonduring
the two
Highdays
Holyof
Tishrei.
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G-d Jewish
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who will teaches
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during
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and who
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during
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during
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and
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embark
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the have
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lives
and repenting
any wrongs
committed
during
the
previous
year.
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process
of
repentance
is
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called
Jews areduring
encouraged
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amends
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with
anyone
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andteshuvah.
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process
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Jewsfor
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encouraged to make amends with anyone they have
Hashanah
allto
about
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in the community
wronged is
and
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plans peace
for improving
during the
and striving to be a better person.
coming year. In this way, Rosh Hashanah is all about
making peace in the community and striving to be a
Even though the theme of Rosh Hashanah is life and
better person.
death, it is a holiday filled with hope for the New Year.
Jews
that
G-d
is compassionate
and just,isand
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though
the
theme
of Rosh Hashanah
lifethat
and
G-d
will
accept
their
prayers
for
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death, it is a holiday filled with hope for the New Year.
Avienu Malkeinu – Another famous prayer is Avienu
Avinu Malkeinu – Another famous prayer is Avinu MalMalkeinu, which means “Our Father Our King” in
keinu, which means “Our Father Our King” in Hebrew.
Hebrew. Usually the entire congregation will sing the
Usually the entire congregation will sing the last verse
lastthis
verse
of this
prayer which
in unison,
says: "Our
of
prayer
in unison,
says: which
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our
Father,
our
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answer
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no
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to plead
our
save and
us with
and lovingcause,
save
us cause,
with mercy
lovingmercy
kindness.”
kindness."
On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to greet people with
On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to greet people with
“L’Shanah Tovah,” which is Hebrew that is usually
"L'ShanahasTovah,"
which Year”
is Hebrew
thatyou
is have
usually
translated
“For a Good
or “May
a
translated
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a Good
or "Maytovah
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have a
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say “L’shana
good year." which
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people“May
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and
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v'etahetem,"
which
means
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you
be
sealed for a good year.” (If said to a woman the greeting
inscribed
sealed tovah
for a tikatevi
good year."
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to a
would
be: and
“L’shanah
v’tahetemi”).
greeting
refers
to thewould
belief be:
that"L'shanah
a person’stovah
fate tikatevi
for the
woman the
greeting
coming
year isThis
decided
during
the High
Holy
Days.
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greeting
refers
to the
belief
that a
person’s fate for the coming year is decided during the
The
is an important symbol of Rosh Hashanah.
Highshofar
Holy Days.
It is an instrument often made of a ram’s horn and is
The shofar
is an important
symbol
Hashanah.
blown
one hundred
times during
eachofofRosh
the two
days of
Rosh
Hashanah.
The
sound
of
the
shofar
blast
reminds
It is an instrument often made of a ram's horn and is
people
of the
importance
reflection
this days
imblown one
hundred
times of
during
each during
of the two
portant
of Roshholiday.
Hashanah. The sound of the shofar blast
reminds people of the importance of reflection during
Tashlich
is a ceremony
this important
holiday. that usually takes place during
the first day of Rosh Hashanah. “Tashlich” literally
means
“casting
off” and that
involves
symbolically
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is a ceremony
usually
takes placecasting
during
off
the
sins
of
the
previous
year
by
tossing
pieces
of
bread
the second day of Rosh Hashanah. "Tashlich" literally
or
another
food into
body
of flowing
water. casting
means
"casting
off" aand
involves
symbolically
off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of
Other
signifi
cantfood
symbols
Rosh
include
bread or
another
into aofbody
of Hashanah
flowing water.
apples, honey and round loaves of challah. Apple slices
dipped
in honey represent
forHashanah
a sweet new
year
Other significant
symbolsourofhope
Rosh
include
and
are
traditionally
accompanied
by
a
short
prayer
beapples, honey and round loaves of challah. Apple
fore
thatingoes:
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Lord,
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dipped
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ourwill,
hopeOfor
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G-d,
grant
a year
that is good
and sweet.”by
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new to
year
andusare
traditionally
accompanied
a short
which is usually baked into braids, is shaped into round
prayer before eating that goes: "May it by Thy will, O
loaves of bread on Rosh Hashanah. The circular shape
Lord, Our God, to grant us a year that is good and
symbolizes the continuation of life.
sweet." Challah, which is usually baked into braids, is
Jews believe that God is compassionate and just, and
Rosh Hashanah liturgy - The Rosh Hashanah prayer
that God will accept their prayers for forgiveness.
service is one of the longest of the year. Only the Yom
Kippur
service is longer.
Rosh
Hashanah
service usually
Rosh Hashanah
Liturgy
- The
Rosh Hashanah
prayer
runs
from
early
morning
until
the
afternoon
and
is
so
service is one of the longest of the year. Only the Yom
unique that it has its own prayer book called the Machzor.
Kippur service is longer. Rosh Hashanah service
Two of the most well known prayers from
usually runs from early morning until the afternoon
Rosh Hashana liturgy are:
and is so unique that it has its own prayer book called
the Makhzor. Two of the most well known prayers
from Rosh Hashana liturgy are:
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to
fruit that
is new
to usHashanah
for the season,
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thea second
night
of Rosh
it is customary
shehechiyanu
blessing
it toseason,
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God for
to eat a fruit that
is newastowe
us eat
for the
the
shehechiyanu
blessing
as
we
eat
it
to
thank
G-d
for
bringing us to this season. Pomegranates are a popular
bringing
us to this
season. Pomegranates
are a popufruit
because,
according
to legend, pomegranates
lar fruit because, according to legend, pomegranates
contain 613 seeds – one for each of the 613 mitzvot.
contain 613 seeds – one for each of the 613 mitzvot.
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reason for
for eating
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the
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holiest of Jewish holidays.
services (Ma'ariv; Shacharit; Musaf; Mincha; and
Ne'ilah, the closing prayer). The prayer services also
The Chevra
include a public confession of sins (Vidui) and a
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unique prayer dedicated to the special Holy Temple in
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to announce
thatconsidered
in conjunction
Jerusalem.
Kippur is
one of the
with the
holiest of Jewish holidays.
HIGH HOLIDAY SEATING
To help facilitate the many requests we have for High
Holiday seats, we would appreciate your early return
of the seating pledges
which you
received in July.
Community
Centre
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Jews.
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are
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and
repentance.
traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour
periodtraditionally
of fasting and
intensive
often
Jews
observe
this prayer,
holy day
withspending
a 25-hour
most
of
the
day
in
synagogue
services.
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period of fasting and intensive prayer, often Kippur
spending
completes
the
annual
period
known
in
Judaism
the
most of the day in synagogue services. Yom as
Kippur
High Holy Days.
completes the annual period known in Judaism as the
High
Days.
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is the tenth day of the month of Tishrei.
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of the
month
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to
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of
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set aside for public and private petitions and
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confessions of guilt (Vidui). At the end of Yom
unique aspects. One is the actual number of prayer
Kippur,
considers
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selfwhich
absolved
by God.
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day,
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the morning prayer; and Mincha, the afternoon
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additional prayer; and Mincha), Yom Kippur has five
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and Ne’ilah, the closing prayer). The prayer services
also include a public confession of sins (Vidui) and a
Will
be hosting
two or
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Hashanah
dinners
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of a festive
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and whotradition
would like
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complete
with
symbolic
food.
with us this year.
on
In order for us to accommodate
you in a satisfactory
manner,
kindly contact
the Synagogue
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER
16, office
2012 as soon
as possible at 482-3366.
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and
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GALA
SIMCHAT TORAH
CELEBRATIONS
MONDAY EVENING
OCTOBER 8, 2012 -6:15 P.M.
SINGING! DANCING!
FLAGS! HAKAFOT!
These will highlight the
joyous and freilach
SIMCHAT TORAH
CELEBRATIONS
in our Synagogue
A freilich time
is assured for one and all.
Reception will take place
between Mincha and Maariv
before Hakafot
******
Special Simchat Torah Honours
with Kiddush
sponsored by our Sephardi Minyan
during the morning service
on Tuesday morning
October 9, 2012 at 8:45 a.m.
SUCCOT ETROG AND LULAV
Please contact the synagogue office
at 514 482 3366
To order your very own
ETROG AND LULAV
Orders must be received by
September 21, 2012
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TASHLICH
Tashlich is a magical, mystical
moment when the neshama
communes with G-d and nature,
transcending the vice of human folly
to soar aloft, freed from the fetters
of mankind’s failings.
It is a Kabbalistic symphony of
purity, a purging of the dark that lurks within.
Join Rabbi Jacobson and
“Stories in the Park” at
Tashlich time, the 1st day of Rosh Hashana,
for a study of the inner recess of the soul.
Tashlich Ceremony
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
5:30 P.M.
at Macdonald Park on Clanranald
between Isabella and Dupuis
The Chevra
cordially invites
all members and friends to
SHABBAT SHUVA
DRASHA LECTURE
A Talmudic discourse
to be delivered by
Rabbi Asher Jacobson
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
in the Sanctuary at 5:50 p.m.
followed by
Mincha and Shalosh Seudot at 6:30 p.m.
This is a hollowed tradition
in the observance of the
Sabbath of Repentance
All are invited to attend
S U C C o T
A BRIEF GUIDE To THE MITZVAH oF ETRoG AND lUlAV
1. The Mitzvah of Etrog and Lulav is
performed every morning of Succot
except on Shabbat, by both men and
women.
2. The Mitzvah is generally performed
during the morning (Shacharit) services right before "Hallel." However, it may be
performed from sunrise to sunset.
3.
Every day of Succot, say the
bracha, "al netilat lulav." The bracha
"shehechiyonu" is said on the first day
only.
4. Make sure the 3 Hadassim (myrtle
branches) and 2 Arovot (willow
branches) are attached to the lulav holder
(Hadassim look like an eye, Arovos are
shaped like lips).
When you pick up the lulav - the
Hadassim are on your right and the
Arovos on you left.
5. Now you are ready to make the bracha:
a) Pick up the lulav in your right hand
with its spine facing you.
b) Pick up the etrog in your left hand,
but...
c) Be sure you have picked it up, upside
down, i.e. with the stem (the place where
it is cut from the tree) upward and pitom
(apex) downward.
e) Say the blessing "al Netilat lulav"
oBSERVANCES oF SUCCoT
What is Succot?
Immediately following the awe-filled days of Rosh
Hashana and Yom Kippur, we prepare for the joyous
exuberance of Succot - the "Season of our Rejoicing." After
leaving Egypt, during the forty years of wandering in the
wilderness, the Jewish people were surrounded by protective
"clouds of glory". In commemoration, and to enchance our
awareness of G'd's all embracing love and protection, we
are commanded, "In Succot (booths) you shall dwell, seven
days". (Lev. 23:42) Eating festive meals and spending time
in the outdoor Succah is a unique religious experience.
Another special Mitzvah of Succot is the shaking together
of the "Four Species" - the etrog (citron), lulav (palm branch),
hadassim (myrtle branches), and arovot (willow branches).
One explanation, among many, is that each of the four kinds
represents a different type of Jew. The fact that the Mitzvah
requires all four kinds symbolizes our oneness as a people;
we all need one another. And the four species are waved in
all four directions, and up and down, signifying that G-d is
everywhere.
The Succah
During the entire seven days of the Festival all meals are
eaten in the Succah, unless it rains. On the day of Shemini
Atzeret it is an option but not required. When partaking of
a meal containing at least two ounces of bread or cake, we
say the blessing "layshev basuccah". Consult our Rabbi
for details on building a proper Succah, or purchase a
prefabricated Succah from a reliable source.
The Intermediate Days of Succot
The third through the seventh day of Succot are called Chol
Hamoed - the intermediate days. We do not recite Kiddush
or light Yom Tov Candles. However, only necessary work
should be done. The seventh day of Succot is called Hoshana
Rabba. It is customary to stay awake at night and recite
portions of Torah and Book of Psalms. In the morning, we
circle the Bima seven times, lulav and estrog in hand. Then
we recite special prayers, called "hoshannas", while holding
while standing.
f) Now, turn the etrog around, right side
up with the pitom upward (this is the way
etrog grows).
g) Hold the etrog and lulav together (they
should touch) and then shake the etrog
and lulav.
f) It is traditional to wave toward the six
directions (front, right, back, left, up and
down) as an indication that G-d rules
over all the earth.
This order applies equally to the "waving"
during Hallel.
five willow branches on the floor, symbolically "sweetening"
G-d's judgement.
The Festive Meals
On the eighth day is Shemini Atzeret, we may continue to eat
meals in the Succah, but without reciting the blessing "layshev
basuccah". On Simchat Torah, the ninth day, we resume eating
meals indoors.
"yIZKoR" RECITED DURING
SHEMINI ATZERET MoRNING SERVICE
oBSERVANCES oF SIMCHAT ToRAH
What is Simchat Torah?
Simchat Torah is the culmination of a month filled with
uplifting experiences, enriching every aspect of our spiritual,
intellectual and emotional lives. We have stood in awe before
the King of the Universe and accepted His sovereignty over
us. We have been forgiven and cleansed by His mercy, and we
have experienced the joy of uniting with G-dliness through His
beautiful commandment. Now, we rejoice with His Torah.
It is said that the Torah itself rejoices when we take the
sacred scrolls in our arms and dance together, the accomplished
scholar and the novice, regardless of our level of knowledge.
During the dancing, the scroll remains in its cover, for this is
not the time for study. The joy of Simchat Torah transcends that
derived from intellectual understanding.
Hakafot
On the evening of Simchat Torah, we make seven hakafot
(circlings) around the Bimah, singing and dancing with Torah
scrolls. On the morning of Simchat Torah, the final portion
of the Torah is read, completing the yearly cycle. Then we
immediately read the first portion, beginning the cycle anew.
Thus, we continue to delve into the infinite wisdom of G-d's
Torah - the eternal force that has bound us together and sustained
us for more than 3000 years. Two important honorees are given
high respect on this morning - the Hatan Torah (called up to
complete the Torah) and Hatan Bereshit (first Aliyah of new
cycle).
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SAVE THE DATE
MAZEL TOV
SALLY AND NORMAN RAICEK
Congratulations to Sally and
Norman Raicek. This past
February they celebrated their
60th wedding anniversary.
The family gathered for a
beautiful weekend in New
York City to mark this
milestone event in a very
special way.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012
come and listen to a tale of survival and hope
as told by
Vivian Jeanette Kaplan
Author of
“Ten Green Bottles”
A true story of one family's journey
from war-torn Austria
to the ghettos of Shanghai.
A story that depicts the fierce perseverance of one family,
victims of the forces of evil, who overcame suffering of
biblical proportion to survive. It was a time when ordinary
people became heroes.
Sponsored by
The Sally and Norman Raicek Lecture Fund
For more information and reservation please call
Iona at 514-482-3366
Refreshments will follow
Both Sally and Norman have served our synagogue as presidents
and have led many successful fundraisers, committees and events.
May Hashem bless them with much health, continuous nachas from
their family and lots of joy. In honour of this special anniversary
Sally and Norman’s children have gifted our synagogue with
digital bulletin screens that will be installed in our lobbies and
will serve to inform members and guests of all the programs and
events taking place at The Chevra. The installation is scheduled
for December 2012.
Our sincere appreciation to the Raicek family.
Mazel tov! Mazel tov!
MAZEL TOV!
by Rabbi Asher Jacobson
It`s not too often that an almost 70
year-old woman from our congregation
decides to take the kind of journey that
Mara Lee Aronoff Nozetz did this past
year. With incredible determination and
passion she came forward to do what
her father did not have an opportunity to
do, have a bar mitzvah. Mara Lee is celebrating her bat mitzvah,
dedicated to his memory. In her words, “This bat mitzvah is the
bar mitzvah my father never had and desperately wanted.”
I had the opportunity to study with her, beginning with the Hebrew
alphabet, graduating to biblical text and delving into the mysteries
of the parsha. She based her d`var torah on the Hebrew name
her parents gave her, Miriam Leah, and used those names as the
context of her bat mitzvah journey.
On Sunday, the 16th of September 2012, Erev Rosh Hashana,
family and friends from across North America will be gathering
in our synagogue, “The Chevra,” to mark this special moment in
her life.
We congratulate Mara Lee on this powerful journey of learning
how to read and chant her Torah portion and composing a
personalized Torah discourse. She has truly honoured the blessed
memory of her father.
Our synagogue would like to express our sincere hakarot ha
tov to Mara Lee for establishing the Mara Lee Aronoff Nozetz
Endowment Fund, sealing her journey of study with the act of
tzaddakah and chessed.
THE CHEVRA SINGLES
Apparently, there has been a need for a Jewish singles
group for men and women over the age of 45. The
Chevra singles committee know that there are at least
5 good reasons to create a singles group for Jewish
men and women over the age of 45 in our Montreal
Jewish community. So, we created the Chevra
Singles!!
1. Some people are too busy with their careers to
meet other singles.
2. Friends, family, have moved away, therefore
decreasing the opportunities of introducing you to
singles they may know.
3. You are new to the city and are looking for new
friends and possibly romance.
4. You are widowed or divorced and want to “start
over”.
5. You are tired and suspicious of using the internet
as a dating tool and are looking for something with a
more personal nature.
A little less than a year ago (September 2011), The
Chevra Singles Program came into fruition. We
wanted to create a singles program for Jewish men
and women over the age of 45 and to create different
venues that are fun and offer singles in this age group
the opportunity to connect in a dignified and relaxed
manner for the purpose of companionship, and, if it is
beshert......marriage.
In the past year we have provided opportunities at
The Chevra of putting fun and enjoyment back into
the experience of connecting with other singles: Our
first event was a Shabbaton with Rabbi Jacobson
speaking to us about relationships. We then held a
Chanukah dance with an attendance of well over
100 Jewish singles. Dr. Laurie Betito, Psychologist,
Sex Therapist, and host of “Passion” on CJAD, came
to speak to our singles on “Relationship Myths” at
Valentines Day. On Purim we held a Suedah and
Dance. During the summer months the singles went
bowling at Rosebowl Lanes during the month of July.
In August, we refined our dance steps dancing to the
rhythms of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa and
Foxtrot, over a 4-week period.
What’s next? We look forward to the New Year
which will be filled with other fun activities
including lectures, shabbatons, and dances and other
opportunities for singles to mix and mingle!!
The Chevra Singles wishes each and everyone a
Happy, Healthy, and Meaningful New Year filled with
life’s best.
Chaya Hausmann, Halina Halpern, Suzy Levy,
Silvano Machado, Angela Rapoport, Ina Zaritzky.
The Chevra Singles Committee
Mazel Tov!
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THE CHEVRA WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE AND WELCOME ALL THE PARTICIPANTS OF
OUR NEW ADULT BAT MITZVAH CLASS 2012-13
Noreen Abrams  Rachel Archibald  Miriam Ayele  Erica Bloom  Frances Block  Robyn London Brojde 
Belle Burak  Allison Busner  Amanda Busner  Peggy Bybelezer  Ellen Cohen  Joyce Cohen  Miriam Cohen 
Helen Cons  Marilyn Cooperman  Terri Covin  Honnie Derai  Anna Dysert  Elizabeth Fainer  Joyce Fishman
 Libby Fitleberg  Zina Freedman  Julie Garonce  Terri Cohen Gillitz  Donna Held  Donna Cohen Hersh
 Bess Katchan  Carol Katz  Yvonne Kramer  Sandra Desgagne Labelle  Iris Leiberman  Beatrice Levine
 Penny Levine  Anne-Marie Assedo Levy  Emmanuelle Levy  Shirley Ann Lewis  Annie London  Robin
Mader  Pauline Maitlitz-Pekeles  Marilyn Maron  Carol Melmed  Victoria Mertl  Terri Minzberg  Eva-Rivca
Ouaknine  Susan Portnoy  Peggi Cohen Rabinovitch  Estie Radowitz  Rhona Rosenblatt  Sherri Rudner 
Rhona Samsonovitch  Jewel Sarna  Bea Schachter  Susan Schachter  Kelly Seidman  Edna Shaulov  Dr. Janet
Shinder  Minkie Silverstone  Frances Singerman  Ruth Srebro  Marcy Stein  Sandra Taite  Sandee Weinstein
TREE OF LIFE
Congregation Chevra Kadisha B’Nai Jacob-Beit Hazikaron-Beth Hillel wishes to express herewith sincerest
appreciation to the members listed below who responded with generosity to the invitation requesting their
participation as “TREE OF LIFE DONORS”, by contributing annually, in addition to their regular dues.
As a mark of the Congregation’s gratitude, their names are inscribed on a beautiful tablet in the lobby. It is
our hope and prayer that many more members will join them as participants in the “TREE OF LIFE” project.
Student Feedback
Dear Rabbi Jacobson,
I feel compelled to express my gratitude to you and
the Tzoubari Family for taking the time, effort and giving
me the opportunity to participate in this Adult Bat Mitzvah
Program. I look forward to the intellectual stimulation of
each new subject and the discussion that continues on the
walk home and often throughout the week.
I want to express how much I appreciated the last
class on Jewish marriage. To learn the sage Jewish belief and
philosophy about marriage was tremendously moving. In
addition, to see how this perspective on marriage is lost to so
many in our society today. The emphasis today I see leaning
toward self-fulfillment and fun rather than a commitment to
oneness.
We, the women of this class, are for the most part
mature and married. Most of us, I am certain, are familiar
with the challenges and coping strategies required for a
successful marriage. However, to understand the subject
from the Jewish perspective and philosophy has put a beauty
on the subject which is very humbling. Thank you.
Victoria Mertl
Hope all is well. Thank you once again for allowing
me to join the class at such a late date - it means a lot to me
to be able to learn with you and other many distinguished
speakers. Based on last night’s class, I can see that I am in
the right place at the right time!! B’shalom,
Rhona Samsonovitch
Thank you for such an inspiring introduction to our
Adult Bat Mitzvah program. You addressed critical issues
with clarity, insight and wisdom. I look forward to growing
in my understanding of my Judaism. If possible, may I
please be given a study partner. Thank you,
Marilyn Cooperman
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What an important and timely topic! I also think
having an article to read beforehand is an excellent idea.
Rabbi, I am so grateful to be in this course and thank you
for all your efforts.
Peggi Cohen Rabinovitch
I want to give you feedback about the class that was
given last Tuesday. I found Rabbi Fine to be a dynamic and
engaging speaker. Whenever I leave a class having learned
something knew, I consider the class to be of benefit. It made
me think about my own marriage even though that was not
the main purpose of this class. Rabbi Fine wanted to bring
to light the basis of marriage according to the laws of Torah.
He showed that even 3000 years later, the principles of Torah
can still bring meaning to marriage today. He was talking
about principles and not problems in marriages of today.
Some may have found this subject difficult, but
I felt that these principles can be applied to life today and
bring enhancement to all of us. It made me think about
the importance and sanctity of Kidushin and how to have
moments of “oneness” every day. I am looking forward to
this week’s class.
Belle Burak
Just to let you know I did the quiz with my husband at 11:00,
then went on to Google to find every answer before I went to
sleep. Got 97% of them. Still a few that was left unanswered.
GREAT quiz and great class. Thank you so much for this
opportunity to learn. Warm Regards,
Susan Portnoy
Mrs. Hilda Adler
Mr. and Mrs. David Amiel
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Aronovitch
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bedzow
Mr. Herbert Black
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Black
Mr. & Mrs. Hy Bloom
Mr. & Mrs. louis Burak & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Cohen
Mr. Ted Cohen & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Murray Dalfen & Family
Dr. and  Mrs. David Farber & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Frank
Mr. Jeffrey Frank
Elliot, Gaby & Gregory Frank
Mr. Seymour Frank
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Goldstein
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Mish Granik
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Greenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Max Haberkorn
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Helfenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hofbauer
Mr. & Mrs. leo Hubermann
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Krupp
Mr. & Mrs. Murray Meltzer
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Merling
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Miller
Mr. & Mrs. David Perlin
Mr. Eric Perlman
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Polachek
Mr. & Mrs. Sol Polachek
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Raicek
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Remer
Mrs. Irene Remer
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Rosen
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rothenberg
Mr. & Mrs. David Rubin
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Schreter
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Shatz
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Shechtman
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Siegel
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Singerman
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Smith & Family
Mr. Jack Starke
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stern & Family
Mr. Allan & Dr. Gloria Tannenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Trestan
Mr. & Mrs. lawrence yanofsky
Mrs. Thora yufe 
Dr. & Mrs. Boris yufe
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Zentner
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Mazel Tov to the following members
on the occasion of their Wedding Anniversaries
SISTERHOOD CLOSING LUNCHEON
On Wednesday June 27th, close to 60 women gathered together at The Chevra
and enjoyed a light lunch, beautifully presented, followed by Montreal author
Nancy Richler’s review of her latest novel “The Imposter Bride”. Thank you to
our Cantor Epstein, Iona Redler and Clara Pinda for helping with the preparations.
Her first novel, “Throwaway Angels” was shortlisted for a 1997 Arthur Ellis
Award. “Your Mouth is Lovely” was a winner of the Canadian Jewish Book
Award and Italy’s Adei-Wizo Award , and was translated into seven languages.
After reading passages from her novel, a short question and answer period took
place. A meaningful D’var Torah was given by our Rabbi Jacobson.
Everyone agreed that it
was a most pleasant and
informative event.
Sally Raicek
Sisterhood President
TREASURE BOOK
SISTERHOOD
President..........Sally Raicek
Vice-President........Elaine Moscovitch
The Sisterhood TREASURE BOOK
is on display in the lobby of our Synagogue.
Please think of us when making your contributions
by calling Mrs. Elaine Moscovitch
at 514-488-9714
Treasurer..........Dorothy Langburt
Recording Secretary.......Hilda Adler
Social Secretary..........Elaine Moscovitch
Telephone Chair........Eva Sussman
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LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Eliminate your yearly Sisterhood Membership Dues by
becoming a Life Member and receive a
beautiful "Sisterhood" pin.
For further information please call the office at
514-482-3366
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BOARD MEMBERS
Hilda Adler, Sylvia Benetsky, Elaine Budning,
Bear Gurman, Fanny Issley, Dorothy Langburt,
Goreth Leiter, Jennie Meland, Elaine Moscovitch,
Anne Perlman, Sally Raicek, Ethel Solomon, Gloria
Schachter, Jacqueline Soussan, Eva Sussman and
Aviva Wasserlauf
SEPTEMBER
Ann Marrie & Alain Assedo
Karen & Errol Blander
Valerie & Frederic Dayan
Edwina & David Freedman
Sarah & Sam Israelovitch
Rita & Jack Posel
Rianna & Dr. Lorne Scharf
Beruria & Peter Schreter
Hadassa & Theodore Wald
Peter & Franki Yanofsky
OCTOBER
Jayne & James Allister
Cylena & Michael Cohen
Beverly & Norman Cohen
Marlene & Murray Dalfen
Eta & Asher Elcabetz
Corinne & Gerald Frank
Myra & Brian Greenstone
Donna Cohen & Warren Hersh
Ruth & Leo Hubermann
Betty & William Kirman
Deborah & Lorne Kalisky
Debra & Ron Mayers
Sandra & Dr. Leonard Mendell
Rosalie & Gary Mintz
Cheryl & Martin Novak
Esther & Vernon Rosenberg
Jacqueline & David Rajchgot
Pearl & Jack Rothenberg
Gloria & Michael Schachter
Froma & Norman Shulman
Barbara & Phil Siegel
Frances & Allan Singerman
Marla & Dr. Mark Steinman
NOVEMBER
Ella & Henry Fiederer
Liesbeth & Steve Goldstein
Gloria & Joshua Kalnitsky
Carole Anne & Stuart Kogan
Evelyn & Phil Matlin
Mara Lee & Abe Nozetz
Esther & Sheldon Rozansky
Ellen & Dr. Earl Rubin
Lillian & Aaron Rudolph
Julie & Trif Saros
Sheila & Gerald Shechtman
Lee Anne and Jason Ullmann
Joyce & Avram Fishman
Libby & Hershey Fitleberg
Veronica & Stephen Luxenburg
Jennie & Louis Meland
Roslyn & Sheldon Merling
Rita & Albert Padveen
Franceen & Larry Retik
Tina & Martin Rosenthal
Barbara & David Shriar
Sheila & Gary Trestan
DECEMBER
Gertrude & Phil Batist
Michelle & Georges Benatar
Gitty & Albert Dunkelman
Mazel Tov to the following members
on the occasion of their Birthdays
SEPTEMBER
Charles Bedzow
Elaine Budning
Miriam Cohen
Albert Elbaz
Ruth Fleischer
Jeffrey Frank
Shawn Frank
Edwina Freedman
Erica Goldstein
Fred Golt
Warren Hersh
Saul Hier
Menashe Hirshfeld
Dr. Hananel Holzer
Naomi Holzer
William Kirman
Susan Krymalowski
Shlomo Langburt
Ruth Laxer
Bernie Mlynarski
Mildred Niren
Cheryl Novack
Arthur Perlman
Samuel Rimoin
Myriam Roig
Vernon Rosenberg
Martin Rosenthal
Dr. Lorne Scharf
Ann Schwartz
Minkie Silverstone
Allan Singerman
Jody Engel Sukonnik
Jenny Tait
Erica Travis
Jason Ullmann
Sharron Vechsler
Gustava Weiner
Stephen Woloz
Esther Woods
Ina Zaritzky
OCTOBER
Anne Marie Assedo
Paul Baker
Gertrude Batist
Dr. Rubin Becker
Richard Blumer
Estelle Cohen
Dr Michael Dahan
Jack Dworkind
Yvonne Feldstein
Hershey Fitleberg
Solange Gabbay
Lawrence Glazer
Isaac Haboucha
Judy Hirshfeld
Krayna Kagan
Linda Leiberman
Marnie Mitnick Cohen
Murray Meltzer
Pearl Paskell
Leon Perez
Marilyn Pesner-Lax
Claudia Litvak Polachek
Mona Polachek
Ellen Rubin
Gerald Shechtman
Susan Sklar
Nettie Steinman
Yevgeny Sukonnik
Joel Waxman
Lawrence Yanofsky
Judy Zimmerman
NOVEMBER
Richard Black
Bluma Blicher
Ralph Brookman
Jackie Budning
Kathy Cohen
E. Lawrence Cohen
Miriam B. Cohen
David Kucer
Ralph Fisher
Ida Frew
Halina Halpern
Miriam Hersh
Maria Hoziel
Betty Kirman
Fred Kokin
Jason Kraft
Ron Leader
Stephen Luxenburg
Evelyn Matlin
Douglas Mayoff
Mark Meltzer
Alison Miller
Mara Lee Nozetz
Rita Padveen
Anne Perlman
Nathan Rosenshein
Brenda Shaffer
Steve Singerman
DECEMBER
David Amiel
Georges Benatar
Erin Bensimon
Harry Biskin
Ron Black
Dr. Brian Blicher
Jeff Budning
Bernice Costin
Frederic Dayan
Yoav Djebali
Bram Frank
Mish Granik
Jeffrey Hart
Fanny Issley
Lorne Kalisky
Stuart Kogan
Cindy Landsman
Bernice Mendelsohn
Martin Merson
Lois Miller
Mitchell Nadler
Gary Polachek
Sol Polachek
Jack Posel
Rita Posel
Norman Raicek
Allan Rubin
Dr. Earl Rubin
Tracey Shafter
Norman Shulman
Carly Slepp
Sanford Smith
Marnie Stern
Julius Stober
Susan Storring
Rubin Strauber
Morton Tannenbaum
Theodore Wald
Hyman Waxman
Sam Zentner
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Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Births, Engagements and Weddings
BAT/BAR MITZVAHS
Heidi and Irwin Taiger on the Bar Mitvah of their son
Bradley
Norman and Beverly Cohen on Bar Mitzvah of their
grandson Bradley Taiger
Shari and Lior Cohen on the Bar Mitzvah of their son
Shayne
Ruth and Leo Hubermann on the Bar Mitzvah of their son
Jonathan
BIRTHS
Cylena and Michael Cohen on the birth of their
granddaughter Ariella
Lydia and Michael Krupp on the birth of their granddaughter
Abigail
Joan and Harold Lackman on the birth of their grandson
Shlomo Yehuda Simcha Lapp
Kathy and Ervin Gardos on the birth of their grandson
Jeremy Deryn Gardos
Elizabeth Fischer on the birth of her great-grandson Jeremy
Deryn Gardos
Estee and Eric Rossdeutscher on the birth of their son
Yonatan Meir
Francine and Barry Fagen on the birth of their grandson
Yonatan Meir
Shoshana Samuels on the birth of her great-grandson
Yonatan Meir
ENGAGEMENTS / MARRIAGES
Aaron and Deborah Remer, Tracey Gold, Samantob and Anne
Zeitouni on the marriage of their children Michal Remer to
Cedric Zeitouni
Irene Remer on the marriage of her granddaughter Michal to
Cedric Zeitouni
Joe Akerman on the marriage of his daughter Marcie to David
Sefkind
Judy and Gary Pekofsky on the marriage of their son Matthew
to Jenny Hoppenheim
Cylena and Michael Cohen on the engagement of their daughter
Wendy to Lane Shadgett
Elaine Moscovitch on the engagement of her granddaughter
Stephanie to David Sacks
Anne Rauchman on the marriage of her granddaughter Amanda
to Jordan Klaiman
MAZEL TOV
to
ESTHER AND REV. BENJAMIN EVEN-HEN
on the
BAR MITZVAH OF THEIR GRANDSON
RAPHAEL
Son of
Mazel Tov to the following couples whose weddings
took, or will take place in our Synagogue
Keren Elbaz and Casey Goldberg
September 9, 2012
Adler Wedding
October 17, 2012
Ashley Nemes and Samuel Langleben
October 21, 2012
Tara Fogel and Jonathan Saxe
October 28, 2012
Lindsay Goldenblatt and Laurent Benezra
November 4, 2012
Lauren Povitz and Robbie Praw
November 10, 2012
Sabrina Cohen-Domanus and Jason Martin
November 11, 2012
Alana Zuckerman and Joshua Saks
November 24, 2012
Karmel Wedding
November 28,2012
CHAZAN YOSI AND BRIGITTE EVEN-HEN
May he bring much naches and
joy to the entire family
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PRAYER BOOK, TORAH WELFARE AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS
PATRON CONTRIBUTORS
Eva and David Sussman in honour of Sally and Norman
Raicek’s wedding anniversary
Susan and George Arato in honour of Kati Egett’s special
birthday
Kayla and Brian Schneiderman in honour of the birth of Baby
Fishman
Beverly, Jack and Sara Halickman in honour of Seymour Frank’s
92nd birthday
Marilyn and Kenny Maron in honour of Sally Raicek
Samuel and Paula Melamed in memory of Harriet
Etcovitch z”l
Selma and Dr. Richard Shatz in memory of Irene Waxman z”l
Barbara Gartner in appreciation to Sandy Mendell
Sally and Charles Bedzow in memory of Irving Cohen z”l
Sally and Charles Bedzow in memory of Hugette Feris’ sister
Lois and Daniel Miller in honour of Naomi and Jack Richler
Lois and Daniel Miller in honour of Tootsie and Jean Friedman
Mireille and Murray Steinberg in appreciation to Dr. David
Farber
Lynda and Edward Grossman wishing a refuah shlemah to Jay
Sokoloff
Herbert Isenberg in memory of Brian Agensky z”l
Thora Yufe in appreciation to Aviva Wasserlauf
Aviva and Sam Greenberg wishing a refuah shlemah to Henia
Bronet
Fanny and Nathan Rosenshein in memory of Sol Cartman z”l
In honour of Riki Jacobson’s Bat Mitzvah
Belle and Louis Burak
Linda Garofalo
Doreen and Larry Glazer
Thelma and Mish Granik
Evelyn and Phil Matlin
CHAI CONTRIBUTORS
Thelma and Mish Granik in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of
Raphael Even-Hen son of Yossi and Brigitte Even-Hen
Thelma and Mish Granik in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of
Raphael Even-Hen, grandson of Esther and Rev. Benjamin
Even-Hen
Thelma and Mish Granik in honour of the Bat Mizvah of Rachel
Laurent Rothstein, granddaughter of Marilyn Waxman
Lois and Daniel Miller in memory of Stephen Vineberg z”l
Elaine Moscovitch in memory of Shirley Gutner z”l
Beverlee, David, Jewel and Donna Perlin in memory of Saul
Cooner z”l
Beverlee, David, Jewel and Donna Perlin in memory of Morris
Mashal z”l
Beverlee, David, Jewel and Donna Perlin in memory of Barry
Silverman z”l
Beverlee and David Perlin in memory of Felice Pascal z”l
Beverlee and David Perlin in memory of Ricky Cohen z”l
Beverlee, David and Donna Perlin in honour of Jewel receiving
her PHD in Counselling Psychology
Bevelee and David Perlin in honour of the birth of Jeremy
Deryn, grandson of Kathy and Ervin Gardos
Beverlee and David Perlin in memory of Al Wexler z”l
Beverlee and David Perlin in memory of Harry Feldman z”l
Iona Bercovitch Redler in memory of Betty Reitman z”l
Pearl and Isaac Robin in honour of the Bat Mizvah of Rachel
Laurent Rothstein, granddaughter of Marilyn Waxman
Ruth Stattner in memory of Louis Cohen z”l
Marinette Sladowski in honour of Lily Feig’s special birthday
Edith Reh in honur of Lily Feig’s special birthday
Lily Adam in honour of Lily Feig’s special birthday
Elizabeth Fischer, Kathy and Ervin Gardos in memory of Manci
Hajnal z”l
Lola and Sid Shatsky in honour of Seymour Frank’s 92nd
birthday
The Chevra Singles Committee in memory of Janice Rapaport
Grover z”l
Kathy and Ervin Gardos in memory of Irving Goldstein z”l
Gertrude and Heinz Berrys in honour of the engagement of
Elaine Moscovitch’s granddaughter Stephanie to David Sacks
Sarah and Abe Etcovitch in memory of Harriet Etcovitch z”l
Arlene and Rob Saks in memory of Harriet Etcovitch z”l
Marilyn Waxman in honour of Riki Jacobson’s Bat Mitvah
Bonnie, Joel, Maya and Jordan Waxman in honour of Riki
Jacobson’s Bat Mitvah
HERSHEL RUDY ENDOWMENT FUND
Nicholas Louis
Katherine and Robert Bodie
Irene Chester
Donna Simon
RITA AND JACK POSEL ENDOWMENT FUND
Rita and Jack Posel in honour of Riki Jacobson’s Bat Mitzvah
Rita and Jack Posel in memory of her beloved mother Zysa
Shlachter z”l
Rita and Jack Posel in memory of his beloved parents Esther and
Alter Posel z”l
SALLY AND NORMAN RAICEK
ENDOWMENT FUND
Anne and Arthur Perlman in honour of Sally and Norman
Raicek’s 60th wedding anniversary
LYNDA AND EDWARD GROSSMAN
ENDOWMENT FUND
Lynda and Edward Grossman in honour of Pearl Rothenberg’s
special birthday
PRAYER BOOK FUND
Reva Grover in memory of her beloved husband Avrum Grover z”l
Elaine Budning in honour of Gloria Schachter’s special birthday
Thora Yufe in honour of her son Boris Yufe’s 65th birthday
Pearl and Jack Rothenberg in memory of Muriel Garber z”l
ANN AND AL WEXLER ENDOWMENT FUND
In memory of Al Wexler
Leah and Robert Bard
Allan Bramson
Fred and Irwin Browns
Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP
Linda Hodes
Anita and Abe Levine
Nellie Miller
Renee and Ben Pekeles
Susan and David Kriger
Shirley Kline Kringer & Family
Tsippy and Morty Wexler
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About Our Shul
WEEKDAY MORNING PRAYER
AND BREAKFAST CLUB
Special thanks is extended to the
following sponsors:
Dr. Earl Rubin
Irene Remer
Aaron Remer
Roslyn and Sheldon Merling
Murray Dalfen
Cheryl and Martin Novak
William Kirman
Eunice Prosterman
Susan Krymalowski and Family
Gerald Shechtman
Esther and Sheldon Rozansky
Stanley Gordon
Steve Abramson
Sam Wolfe
Leibel Wolfe
Hy Bloom
Danny Rossner
Sally and Charles Bedzow
Josette Freedman
Ross Coblentz
George Klein
Yvonne Feldstein
Seymour Frank
Gerald Frank
Fima Family
Joe Akerman and Family
The Singerman Family
Do you have a special event?
Please notify our office. We would like to be aware.
Would you like to sponsor a breakfast or a Shalosh
Seudot in honour or in memory of someone,
you may do so by calling our office at
514-482-3366
ENDOWMENT PLAQUES
In addition to the regular bronze memorial plaques in
the Daily Chapel, we also have a very limited number
of SPECIAL ENDOWMENT PLAQUES
available in the Main Sanctuary.
These plaques offer a highly visible tribute to the
memory of dear departed family members.
Kindly call Kathy at the office if you wish to obtain
further information at 514-482-3366.
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VISA & Mastercard ACCEPTED HERE
our Synagogue accepts Visa & Mastercard.
 Track your payments  more easily for tax time, save time 
and postage ( for the shul also!)
Call in your: 
donations
payments
deposits
Earn travel miles (Mitzvah miles?)
Scroll Advertising
In order to help offset the rising cost of printing and mailing
our Scroll magazine, we are now accepting advertising.
Advertising Rates
Business Card: $100/issue or $275/year (3 issues)
1/4 Page: $250/issue or $700/year
1/2 Page: $400/issue or $1150/year
Full Page: $750/issue or $2150/year
If you or anyone you know are interested in publicizing
your business or products to our membership or if you’d
simply like to offer your financial support please contact our
Executive Director, Steve Goldstein by phone (514) 482-3366
Ext:221 or by email at [email protected]
our Torah Welfare Fund
has 2 categories:
Chai contributors are inserted for $18.00
Patron contributors can list for
amounts greater than $25.00
Call our office to learn more.
toda raba
Special thank you to Roslyn and Sheldon Merling
for sponsoring a special breakfast on the Rosh
Chodesh of each month. Your generosity is very much
appreciated.
______________________
KIDDUSH CoRNER
Each Shabbat and Holiday, members are encouraged to honour their family or friends, celebrate a
simcha or remember a loved one by making a donation to our Kiddush Fund. These donations then
allow us to provide the wonderful sit down Kiddushes for you, our congregants and guests after
Shabbat services. We would kindly request that you contact the Synagogue office the following
Monday morning so that we can properly acknowledge your donation and announcement.
We thank the following who have contributed these past few months, some on more than one occasion:
Berl Ajzenberg
Joe Akerman
Marc Amar
Miriam Ayele
Getnet Azarya
Sally & Chalres Bedzow
Sheryl & Eric Birenbaum
Simone Bensimon Bitton
Elaine Budning
Belle & louis Burak
Cynthia Carsley
Jerry Cartman
Valerie Chokron & Frederic Dayan
Arnold Dalfen
E. lawrence Cohen
Dr. Mark Cohen
Ellen Cohen & Stephane Demers
Miriam B. Cohen
Miriam (Conrad) Cohen
Ralph Cohen & leah Cohen
Simon Dahan
Dalfen Family
Molly Dalfen
olga Davydova
Sandra & Stanley Cytrynbaum
lori Einhorn
Joelle and leon Elfassy
Marsha & Cantor y. Epstein
Randy & Dr. David Farber
Dorothy Finkelberg
Elizabeth Fischer
Joyce & Avram Fishman
libby & Hershey Fitleberg
Francine, Joshua & orianne Fox
Jeff Frank
Seymour Frank
Imre Fried
Kathy Fischer Gardos
linda Garofalo
Terri & Jay Gilletz
Alana and Dr. Jonathan Gisser
Tzipporah Gisser
Isadore Goldberg
Fruma Goldstein
liesbeth & Steve Goldstein
Amy Goldwater
Florence Golt
Thelma & Mish Granik
Hillel Greenbaum
Gilla & Kenny Grover
Reva Grover
Suzanne & Isaac Haboucha
Halina Halpern
Sharon and Joseph Hendel
Miriam & Jack Hersh
Donna & Warren Hersh
Maria & Henri Hoziel
Ruth & leo Hubermann
Margaret & Jonathan Hubscher
lieba & Rabbi Asher Jacobson
yaacov  & Mendel Jacobson
Estelle & Jack Kalfon
Bess Katchan
Betty & William Kirman
Helen Crystal Kossy
The Krebs Family
lydia & Michael Krupp
leslie Kupferstein
Edna Kupferstein 
Paul Kushner
Madzia Krymalowski
Susan Krymalowski & Family
Sandra & Emmanuel labelle
Dorothy langburt
Emmanuelle & Nathaniel lasry
Chana & Joseph lieblein
Reuben lieblein
Sam lieblein
Susan, louis & Michael lottner
Mel Maitlitz
Pauline Maitlitz
Phil Maitlitz
Marilyn & Kenny Maron
Jennie & louis Meland
Sam Mitnick
Grace Michelin Matthews
The Mlynarski Family
Elaine Moscovitch
Cheryl & Martin Novack
Albert ohayon
Solange & yaer oliel
Alvin and Robert Pancer
Karen Pancer
Beverlee & David Perlin 
Donna Perlin
Anne & Arthur Perlman
Claudia & Gary Polachek
Jakie Polachek
Mona & Sol Polachek
Rita & Jack Posel
Sally & Norman Raicek
Monty Raider
Pearl & Isaac Robin
Bonnie & Mitchell Rosen
Rhoda & Stanley Rosen
Tina & Martin Rosenthal
Pearl & Jack Rothenberg
Esther & Sheldon Rozansky
Julie & Trif Saros
Gloria Schachter
Nat Schwartz
Fourtunee Serruya
Selma & Dr. Richard Shatz
Sheila & Gerald Shechtman
Selma & Jacob Shechtman
Dr. Janet Shinder & lawrence Klein
Jeffrey Silber
Minkie & David Silverstone
Marilyn Silverstone
Anita Singerman
Roslyn & Abe Slawner
Joy & Sanford Smith
Virginia & Jonathan Sololoff
Ethel Solomon
Jacqueline & Armand Soussan
Rona & Dr. William Steinman
Jack Starke
Steve Szraiber
Dr. Gloria Tannenbaum & Allan 
Tannenbaum
Sheila & Gary Trestan
Raphael Tzoubari
Bonnie & Joel Waxman
Hy Waxman
Marilyn Waxman
Bernice Weiss
Valdete Zeneli & Richard Eisenberg
lily & Eddie Zeltzer
Matthew Zinuik
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IN MEMORY
The Congregation mourns the passing
and sympathizes with the bereaved families of
SOL CARTMAN Z'L
LOUIS COHEN Z"L
HARRIET ETCOVITCH Z"L
JULIUS STERNTHAL Z"L
IRENE WAXMAN Z"L
AL WEXLER Z"L
May their memories be
a source of eternal blessing
PERPETUATE THE MEMORY
OF A DEAR DEPARTED
The bronze plaque in the daily Chapel offers an
opportunity to perpetuate the memory of a dear departed in
an everlasting remembrance. A red light is kindled for the
first year of death, a white light on all Yizkor days, and on
every Yahrzeit Anniversary. The following plaques have
recently been dedicated.
ALEX RAIDER Z”L
CYLIA AKERMAN Z"L
IZAK AKERMAN Z"L
FRANIA BORNSTEIN Z"L
SOL CARTMAN Z”L
LOUIS COHEN Z"L
SAUL COONER Z"L
DANIEL FREEDMAN Z"L
MURIEL GARBER Z"L
NORMAN PRESNER Z"L
ALEX SHTULL Z"L
JULIUS STERNTHAL Z"L
DOROTHY MARTHA TENTZER Z"L
MARIANNE WEINBERG Z"L
BELLA ZINIUK Z"L
ABRAHAM ZINIUK Z"L
For further information regarding the ordering of a bronze
plaque, please contact Kathy at the Synagogue office
514-482-3366
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CONDOLENCES TO
members of our congregation who lost family members
Anne Tobias on the loss of her beloved father,
David Charles Tobias z"l
Sarah Tobias on the loss of her beloved father,
David Charles Tobias z"l
The Schachter Family on the loss of their beloved
Marvin Shachter z"l
Veronika Luxenburg on the loss of her beloved father,
Peter Buck z"l
Judy Cooner on the loss of her beloved husband,
Saul Cooner z"l
Eva Fulop on the loss of her beloved husband,
Béla Fulop z"l
The Andor Family on the loss of Agnes Andor z"l
David Goldsmith on the loss of his beloved father,
Irving Goldsmith z"l
Bella Cohen and Family on the loss of their beloved,
Irving Cohen z"l
Joe Akerman on the loss of his beloved parents,
Cylia and Izak Akerman z"l
The Aronson Family on the loss of their beloved,
Marilyn Aronson z"l
Frances Silverman on the loss of her beloved son,
Barry Silverman z"l
The Herscovici Family on the loss of their beloved,
Jack Herscovici z"l
The Finkelstein Family on the loss of their beloved,
Zachar Finkelstein z"l
Rabbi Sidney Shoham on the loss of his beloved
brother, Gilbert L. Shoham z"l
William Kirman on the los of his beloved brother,
Steven Kirman z"l
Eunice Prosterman on the loss of her beloved brother,
Steven Kirman z"l
Sally Porper on the loss of her beloved sister,
Rella Schwartz z"l
The Zeltzer Family on the loss of their beloved,
Abraham Markowicz z"l
Jack Dworkind on the loss of his beloved mother
Cyla Dworkind z"l
Rena Helfenbaum on the loss of her beloved father
Norman Handelsman z”l
Barbara Magidson on the loss of her beloved father
Condolences to our President
Rafael Tzoubari
on the loss of his beloved
Mother-In-Law,
Libby Bercusson z”l
YAHRZEIT FUND DONATIONS
Stephen Abramson in memory of his beloved mother Celia Abramson
Hilda Adler in memory of her beloved sister Dorothy Albert
Arlene Alter in memory of her beloved husband Mel Alter
Arlene Alter in memory of her beloved brother Howard Starr
Joseph Aronovitch in memory of his beloved sister Hannah Freida Aronovitch
Joseph Aronovitch in memory of his beloved mother Goldie Aronovitch
Gert Batist in memory of her beloved father Avrum Leib Katz
Philip Batist in memory of his beloved mother Bessie Batist
Rubin Becker in memory of his beloved mother Chana Becker
Bella Bernstein in memory of her beloved sister Jennie Zuskin
Harry Blech in memory of his beloved wife Shirley Blech
Herbert Black in memory of his beloved mother Lillian Black
Herbert Black in memory of his beloved father David Black
Herbert Black in memory of his beloved daughter Lori Black
Ronald Black in memory of his beloved mother Lillian Black
Bluma Blicher in memory of her beloved mother Anne Krackovitch
Hy Bloom in memory of his beloved parents Bessie and Harry Bloom
Hy Bloom in memory of his beloved brother Ruby Bloom
Marion Brumer in memory of her beloved father Julius Plotnick
Prof. Neil Caplan in memory of his beloved parents Mary Caplan and Nathan Caplan
Miriam B. Cohen in memory of her beloved mother Annie Balinsky
Miriam B. Cohen in memory of her beloved mother-in-law Bessie Cohen
Cylena Cohen in memory of her beloved father Henry Halperin
Stanley Cytrynbaum in memory of his beloved mother Esther Leah Cytrynbaum
Olga Davydova in memory of her beloved grandmother Hana Davydova
Laura Entin in memory of her beloved husband Dr. Martin Entin
Laura Entin in memory of her beloved daughter Jane Audrey Entin
Barry Fagen in memory of his beloved father Charles Arthur Fagen
Cyna Fayer in memory of her beloved parents Sarah Gittle and Moshe Leib Cymerman
Dora Feingold in memory of her beloved husband Norbert Feingold
Yvonne Feldstein in memory of her beloved husband Robert Feldstein
Ralph Fisher in memory of his beloved father Joseph Fisher
Joyce Fishman in memory of her beloved father Moishe Tzvi Gilden
Libby Fitleberg in memory of her beloved mother Helen Rappaport
Corinne Frank in memory of her beloved brother Hyman Mendelsohn
Gerald Frank in memory of his beloved uncle Shmuel Meyer Frank
Gerald Frank in memory of his beloved mother Pearl Frank Richer
Seymour Frank in memory of his beloved mother Pearl Frank Richer
Rhoda Freedlander in memory of her beloved husband Philip Freedlander
Rhoda Freedlander in memory of her beloved mother Sadie Steinman
Josette Freedman in memory of her beloved husband Dr. Hyman Freedman
Imre Fried in memory of his beloved wife Ibi Fried
Gertrude Friedman in memory of her beloved husband Sidney Friedman
Clara Friedlander in memory of her beloved mother Jennie Zuskin Kravitz
Clara Friedlander in memory of her beloved father Jacob Tessler
Clara Friedlander in memory of her beloved brother Maurice Tessler
Franklin Friedman in memory of his beloved grandmother Freda Rosenfeld
Susan Friedmann in memory of her beloved parents Abe and Sylvia Shragie
Susan Friedmann in memory of her beloved brother Richard Shragie
Fred Gibson in memory of his beloved first wife Betty Gibson
Marion Kandestin-Golden in memory of her beloved husband Stanley Kandestin
Florence Gold in memory of her beloved brother Aaron Rauch
Eta Gold in memory of her beloved Bessie Dora Mittleman
Stanley Gordon in memory of his beloved mother Bluma Gordon
Aviva Greenberg in memory of her beloved father Zalman Gurewicz
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Hilda Adler in memroy of her beloved parents Harry and Evelyn Mazer
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Bella Bernstein in memory of her beloved mother Sonya Kravitz
Halina Halpern in memory of her beloved mother Felicia Halpern
Hy Bloom in memory of his beloved mother Bessie Bloom
Karen Halpern in memory of her beloved father Abraham Drabin
Ann Boroff
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Dorothy Langburt in memory of her beloved father Louis Bezumny
Esther Levin in memory of her beloved friend Abraham Levine
Esther Levin in memory of her father-in-law Simon Levin
Esther Levin in memory of her beloved husband Moe Levin
Beatrice Levine in memory of her beloved husband Sydney Levine
Beatrice Levine in memory of her beloved mother Gertie Rabinovitch
Beatrice Levine in memory of her beloved parents Gertie and Sam Rabinovitch
Greg Luger in memory of his beloved mother Judith Luger
Mary Majnemer in memory of her beloved husband Hersz Majnemer
Jennie Meland in memory of her beloved father Harry Reiter
Jennie Meland in memory of her beloved mother Esther Reiter
Mervyn Mendelsohn in memory of his beloved mother Rebecca Mendelsohn
Bernice Mendelsohn in memory of her beloved mother Sema Raymer Ostreger
Roslyn Merling in memory of her beloved parents Esther and Solly Briskin
Gary Mintz in memory of his beloved mother Estelle Mintz
Bernie Mlynarski in memory of his beloved wife Sintra Singh
Lucy Nisker in memory of her beloved father David Zilbert
Lucy Nisker in memory of her beloved in-laws Leah and Myer Nisker
Mara Lee Nozetz in memory of her beloved parents Evelyn and Leo Aronoff
Mara Lee Nozetz in memory of her beloved grandfather Joseph Rudner
Abe Nozetz in memory of his beloved father Joseph Nozetz
Pearl Paskell in memory of her beloved husband Jack Paskell
Debrah Pekofsky in memory of her beloved grandfather Joseph Tentzer
Arthur Perlman in memory of his beloved father Issie Perlman
Anne and Arthur Perlman in memory of their beloved son Lorne Perlman
Arthur Perlman in memory of his beloved mother Bella Perlman
Sali Porper in memory of her beloved sister Yudina Edelstein and brother Isak Edelstein
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Hilda Adler in memroy of her beloved parents Harry and Evelyn Mazer
Ruth Albert
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Hy Bloom in memory of his beloved mother Bessie Bloom
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of his
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Mary Caplan in memory of her beloved mother Ray Singer
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Phil Siegel in memory of his beloved mother Ethel Siegel
Barbara Siegel in memory of her beloved father Henry Manella
David Silverstone in memory of his beloved father Issie Silverstone
Bruce Simon in memory of his beloved parents Charlotte and Herbert Simon
Marjorie Simon in memory of her beloved husband Sidney Simon
Anita Singerman in memory of her beloved husband Morty Singerman
Abraham Slawner in memory of his beloved mother Sura Slawner
Roslyn Slawner in memory of her beloved father Issie Smiley
Ethel Solomon in memory of her beloved parents Gertie and Mayer Garfinkle
Rebecca Sossanpour in memory of her beloved husband Isaac Sossanpour
Rebecca Sossanpour in memory of her beloved mother Rosa Elhajama
Shirley Spector in memory of her beloved father Julius Plotnick
Shirley Spector in memory of her beloved husband Maurice Spector
Eleanor Stober in memory of her beloved father Joseph Borenstein
Joyce Takefman in memory of her beloved husband Steven Takefman
Jennie Tait in memory of her beloved mother Bertha Tait
Jenny Tait in memory of her beloved brother Daniel Tait
Phillip Tait in memory of his beloved mother Bertha Tait
Erica Travis in memory of her beloved mother Sheva Brandes
Sheila Trestan in memory of her beloved brother Dr. Hyman Freedman
Joel Waxman in memory of his beloved father Abraham Waxman
Marilyn Waxman in memory of her beloved husband Abraham Waxman
Gustava Weiner in memory of her beloved parents Iser and Tauba Rosner
Gustava Weiner in memory of her beloved brothers Moishe and Menachem Mendel Rosner
Lynn Woloz in memory of her beloved parents Billie and Jack Solomon
Esther Woods in memory of her beloved mother-in-law Sara Rivka Woods
Matthew Ziniuk in memory of his beloved father Abraham Ziniuk
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IN MEMORIAM
At the Shabbat morning Services we memorialize departed relatives
of our members whose Yahrzeit Anniversaries occur during the coming week.
"May Their Souls Be Bound Up in the Bond of Eternal Life"
Dear Member and Friends,
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SEPTEMBER 15-21
Elul 28-Tishrei 5
Eliezer Batist
Peter Black
Margaret Rose Fox
Norman Liebman
Lawrence Popliger QC
Tzipa Singerman
Issie Smiley
Saul Kaplan
Beila Dobrofsky
David Adler
Mordechai Tzvi Grover
Solomon Yufe
Bella Perlman
Edit Sebestyen
Liba Zatz
Miklos Rosenbaum
Myer Samuels
Olga Felberbaum
Harry Kleiman
Arna Solomon
SEPEMBER 22-28
Tishrei 6-12
Louis Weinstein
Alice Cohen
Rebecca Rubin
Israel Tannenbaum
Gitle Plotnick
Celia Weber
Jack Friedlander
Sarah Krupp
Annie Miller
Pal Marczali
Esther Weintraub
Dr. Hyman Woods
Lori Black
Fred Laxer
Rachel Cohen
Julius Cohen
Irene Frank
Iser Rosner
Tauba Rosner
Moishe Rosner
Millie Lutter
Nathan Richter
Joseph Dalfen
SEPT. 29-oCT.5
Tishrei 13-19
Mike Mintz
Mendel Tait
Abraham Smith
Moe Shuter
Ethel Cohen
Shirley Herschorn
Joshua Aronovitch
Louis Cohen
Nora Lecker
Frances P. Kalnitsky
Dina Bernstein
Richard Shragie
Joe Feldman
Esther Raicek
Gertrude Borenstein
Tibor Schiff
Shimon Bornstein
Saul Stern
Freida Esther Segall
Joe Isenberg
Shirley Marco
Howard Caplan
Esther Terk
Martin Simmerman
Laszlo Szamosi
Rosette Ifergan
oCToBER 6-12
Tishrei 20-26
Alter Saul Grover
Joseph Simon
Edward Briskin
Eugina Goldstein
Rose Silverton
Rena Berall
Bernard Aronovitch
David Magidson
Moe Levin
Rachel Caplan
Ben B. Cohen
Harold Fanaberia
Roza Abonyi
Joseph Halpern
Joseph Katz
Mair Chawkin
William Sokoloff
Harry Louis Knopp
Goldie Schreter
Hellen Muller
Chana Zohar Elkabetz
David Smukler
Wolfe Mietkiewitch
Tauba Mietkiewitch
Dora Zilbert
Jozsef Katz
Eva Spirer
Sarah Friedman
Sally Luft Ullmann
Simcha Zikman
Harry Amdursky
Mary Brown
Sarah Gottlieb
Leonard Adler
Victor Abrahamson
Sarah Fayer
Ralph Bernick
Sarah Lilian Coblentz
Rose Shumer Erteschik
Arthur Green
Eileen Mlynarski
Ada Yanofksy
Chasia Mushe
Chawkin
Moshe Malka
Miklos Blumenthal
Norbert Rand
Rachel Cohen
Freda Rosen
oCToBER 13-19
Samuel Lefkovitz
Tishrei 27-Cheshvan 3 Peter Starke
Eli Berlin
David Tessler
Benny Arbeitman
Chayim Tessler
Frank Caplan
Evelyn Worsoff
Rose Shirley Pesner
Joseph Hier
Aharon Miller
Jacob Joshua Feingold
Irving Garber
David Davydova
Jozsef Halpern
Eva Spirer
oCT. 27-NoV.2
Fanny Nozetz
Cheshvan 11-17
Eugene Berger
Chanah Weinshel
Rosa Konig
Nettie Young
Nathan Rosen
Nellie Nirenberg
Joel Wolf Einhorn
Kati Landesman
Sandor Gotzler
Michael Halberg
Phyllis Sternthal
Fannie Fiederer
Abraham Beraznik
Nathan Gurman
Sydney Krupp
Joseph Rothstein
Gertrude Kushner
Jennie Cohen
Essie Gossak
Jacob Kaufman
Anne Green
Mollie Kleinman
Moishe Dobrofsky
Agoston Adler
Cornel Laufer
oCToBER 20-26
Paul Eisenberg
Cheshvan 4-10
Bernard Brandes
Meshulam Tannenbaum Irwin Gliserman
Henry Charles Tunis
Sydney Singerman
Marvin Rudner
Kalman Russ
Pauline Smith
Regina Preshel
Rebeca Richter
David Levy
Harry Steinberg
Max Freder
Moshe Eliezer Krupp
Abraham Gordon
Sarah Klinger
Hyman Costin
Aaron Kahan
Michael Miller
Laszlo Gero
Menachem Simberg
David Magidson
Nisan Biskin
Beatrice Lighter
Jack Hirsch
Michael Teicher
Charles Siegel
Maxine Ellen Lazarus Erno Agoston Adler
Lajorne Bogler
Henry Moscovitch
Roza Lipshyc
Daniel Freedman
Harry Schwartz
NoVEMBER 3-9
Chesvan 18-24
Becky Sibales
Mac Dorfman
Cornel Laufer
Jack Nathan Heller
Frida Shizgal
Phillip Ruvman
Moishe Richler
Freda Barton
Leizer Lottner
Pearl Birnberg
Ida Schwartz
Steven Elliott Drabin
Jeno Reti
Henry Rosenthal
Shimon Hirshfeld
Moe Rubin
Harry Greenspan
Ethel Lefkovitz
Istvan Gabor
Beatrice Mikelberg
Rose Singerman
Jo Anne Simon
Norman Kathstein
David Linden
Riva Gluz
Anita F. Rochwerg
Michael David Morris
Ida Allister
NoVEMBER 10-16
Cheshvan 25-Kislev 2
Shimon Mestel
Gertrude Yanofsky
Yudel Brownstein
Anna Sharf
Hilda Fisher
Lucy Chenoy
Serah Agoston Adler
Peter Boros
George Kunstler
Yitte Gittel Richler
Eva Hart
Malka Sperling
Abraham Eisenberg
Magda Kassai
Bella Schaffer
Joseph Zatz
Eddie Woloz
Helen Zimmerman
Ray Singer
Chasia Bedzovski
Eda Dunkelman
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Bertha Farovitch
Harry Elkin
Gerald Chernoff
Yossef Ginovker
NOVEMBER 17-23
Kislev 3-9
Bleme Goldstein
Gyula Gati
Minnie Woloz
Isidore Birnbaum
Fanny Strauber
Eva Garfinkle
Rose Tait
Harold Schreter
Osias Cooperberg
Louis Joseph
Reuben Cohen
Elaine Stoller
Oscar Halpern
Rose Wainberg
Hilda Bier
Mendel Gershonovicz
Menashe Sharaga
Minnie Greenberg
Dezso Gati
Mania Izraelovicz
Moses Heller
Joseph Shapiro
Rose Freedman
Isadore Singerman
Harriet Weigensberg
Mark Satz
Manuel Barskey
NOVEMBER 24-30
Kislev 10-16
Shmuel Merling
Harry Rodier
Edith Goldberg Davis
David Gluz
Dr. David Gossack
Miriam Steinberg
Yankel Lustig
Chaya Lustig
Jeremy C. Lewis
Esther Koby
Joseph Y. Nadler
Lewis Lutter
Belle Ziniuk
Arthur Reinhorn
Elizabeth Schwartz
Benzion Becker
Rabbi A. Mittleman
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IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
Joseph Mittleman
Harry Rosenberg
Morris Rauchman
Tibor Rauchman
Edward Segall
Annie Shakyn
Louis Silverman
Louis Kravitz
Szeren Zombori
Sarah Hirshfeld
Saul Birnbaum
Alexander Neiman
Edmond Ludwig
Mona Kushner
Rosalee Heller
Simon Mintz
Joseph Slawner
Sandor Schwarcz
Sarah Benzumny
Joseph Slawner
Beryl Belinsky
Rose Moses
Messody Levy
Alex Shtull
Zevelin Hendler
Jack Ellis
Evelyn Mazer
Benjamin Bedzow
DECEMBER 1-7
Kislev 17-23
Arthur Nador
Sam Pinchuk
Moses Etcovitch
Moe Garfinkle
Shifra Migicovsky
Samuel Weiner
Sarah Sokoloff
Lou Sherman
Edmund Ludwig
Janos Lukacs
Frank Druker
Sema Garber
Chonah Retik
Max Lauer
Julie Shuster
Helena Drabin
Dina Levy
Sybil Klug
Sonya Kravitz
Harry Cooperberg
Fanny Cohen
Avrom A. Sherman
Edward Trestan
Moshe Kracauer
Dr. William Boroff
Lolly Rose Cobrin
Oden Borgida
Janos Lucacs
DECEMBER 8-14
Kislev 24-Tevet 1
Rashe Minka Geffin
Sarah Stober
Peter Merson
Lottie S. Alper
Pearl Gilden
Dovid Fayer
Hershie Shtull
Max Shaffer
Aharon Goldenberg
Joseph L. Fenster
Charles A. Segall
Sonja Zaritzky
Tzipora Sharaga
David Ain
Sarah E. Birnbaum
Sally Sullovey
Aron Kahan
Yoseph A. Richler
Ray Kolodny
Theodore Hochstadt
Dora Schwartz
Mor Schwartz
Joseph Glazer
Shoshana Melnick
Usher L. Schlachter
Abe Shragie
Rezso Fantus
Rose Hattie Gordon
Sarah Mendelson
Pnina Goldenberg
Mini Lefkovitz
Annie Perez
DECEMBER 15-21
Tevet 2-8
Gertrude Granik
Jerry Israel Noik
Dena Hinda Moss
Robert Strauber
Harold Cohen
Harry Azeff
Ann Levin Finnerman
Hyman Hart
Moe Krakower
Louis Gordon
Rebecca Freedman
Geza Vilan
Norman Cutler
Sterra Geffin
Solomon Weber
Lawrence Taiger
Max Spector
Isidore Elkin
Eileen Cohen
Daniel Albert
Morris Krackovitch
Max Fenster
Abe Gordon
Mendle Fayer
Dr. Morris Kokin
Jean Takefman
Ethel Fuchs
Yehudith Gossack
Fruma Richer
Sandra Migicovsky
David Helfenbaum
Hyman Rabinovitch
Allan Satim
Herman Porper
Imre Abonyi
Leah Florkevitz
Dezso Linder
Celia Blum
Max Neiman
Minnie Coblentz
DECEMBER 22-28
Ben Herman
Tevet 9-15
Isaac Mendelsohn
Frances Abramovitch
Jacqueline Benshabbat
Pearl Raicek
Morris Tait
Esther Richler
Benjamin Ritz
Esther Isenberg
William Blank
Mary Rochman
Jack Liebman
Betty Nusselman
Charles Budning
Pearl Tobias
Anne Handelsman
Katherine Rauchman
Mendel Rosner
Arthur Moses
Istvan Prager
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Frances Wener
Lilly Roodman
Raoul Dayan
Gordon Greenspoon
Jack Waxman
Lilia Yaverbaum Uline Joseph Kravitz
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Bella Silverstone
Marton Schwartz
Nachum Dov Grover
JANUARY 5-11
Marcel Einhorn
Tevet 23-29
George Kertesz
Betty Rosenthal
David Nisker
Mary Lauer
Michael Mikelberg
Henry Gottlieb
Louis Kravitz
Shirley Levine
Mavis Gasco
Jacob Weinstein
Rae Lazarus
Hyman Hart
Lillian Dardick
Louis Warshaw
Martin Snger
Rachel Helfenbaum
Clifford Gordon
Tillie Maklan
Vera Keller
Rachel Luxenberg
Agnes Sallai
Sidney Devine
Fred Madoff
Louis Kravitz
Ernest Schreiber
DEC 29-JAN 4
Joseph Schreter
Tevet 16-22
Rhona Rothman
Louis Himes
Ruth Coblentz
Eva Takeman
Israel Adler
George Spitz
Mazaltov Gabbay
Frances M. Geltman
Raoul Dayan
Harry Mazer
Lily Ritz
Nisan Cohen
Samuel Waxman
Harry Allister
Moishe Dobrofsky
Nachum Shechtman
Benjamin Simon
Hyman Horowitz
William Travis
Milton Klein
Lifsha Belinsky
Myer Teicher
Louis Shuster
Benny Sibales
Dezso Feldman
Bertha I. Tannenbaum
Dr.Israel Segall
Livia Blumenthal
JANUARY 12-18
Shevat 1-7
Anne Shuter
Alice Parnass
Lewis M. Cossman
Sonia Burak
Freda Wexelman
Caroline Kohn
Helen Kokin
Lily Besner
Jack Birnbom
Joseph Abrahamson
Bessie Bloom
Yermiel Siegel
Samuel Stern
Norman Cuttler
Dories Hier
Manya Szejman
Martin Preisler
Irwin Hockenstein
Stella Dermer
Mordechai Benatar
Samuel Meltzer
Andor Hofbauer
Andrei Schreiber
Sylvia Lesser
Bella Raveh
Mary Cherry
Esther Malka Cohen
JANUARY 19-25
Shevat 8-14
Sophie Dorfman
Bea Brodi
Louis Frank
Gerald Adler
Meir Ginsberg
Isaac Yoditz
Zelda Wolfe
Shaine Leah Starke
Louis Rochman
Richard Joseph
Harry Segall
Alec Powell
Jack Fenster
Joseph Zentner
Shaindle Leah Grover
Saul Sklar
Juliana Szabo
Jack Halpern
Louis Levine
Avrum Stober
Edward Kaplan
Jean Weigensberg
Julius Matlin
Abraham Frank
Caroline Slabotsky
Joseph Abrahamson
Goldie Merling
Nathan Cohen
Rebecca Satz
Margaret Rosenberg
Ida Baker Cohen
Gertrude Schachter
JANUARY 26-FEB. 1
Shevat 15-21
Miriam Miller
Anna Back
Isadore Lustgarten
Maurice Tessler
Louis Luxenberg
Manis Kesten
Bernard Goldstein
Bluma Levin
Myer Joseph
David Monk
Abe Rozansky
Joseph Parnass
Hyman Friedman
Sadie Greenberg
Abraham Shizgal
Morty Steinman
Charles Gadalia Fishman
Molly Pinchuk
Peter Andor
Herman Mlynarski
Isidore Poplige
Rubin Cobrin
Rachel Simberg
Irene King Smukler
Shaine Rochel Zentner
Harry Asch
Bernard Isenberg
Ronald Dalfen
Lajos Waltzner
Muriel Garber
FEBRUARY 2-8
Shevat 22-28
Isaac Fried
Alfred Rosenberger
Louis Lefkovitz
Yonah Shachter
Rebecca Caplan
Hilda Moscovitch
David Linden
Jack Zittrer
Rose Greatzer
Isadore Levitt
Morris Bernstein
Miriam Popliger
Harvey Weingensberg
Arnold Finder
Rubin Moscovitch
Jacob Weigensberg
Nathan Rossdeutscher
Joseph Herscovitch
Louis Morris
Dr. Samuel Hershon,
Bernard Schnarch
Abraham Woods
Szymon Grajcar
Leon Blum
Arye Blum
May Litvack
Jennie Zlotnick
Kasper Geffin
Moishe Friedman
Ben-Zion Goldberg
Fanny Matlin-Erlich
Avrum Grover
Max Goldstein
Sybil Cyna
Annette Levy
Ben- Zion Goldberg
Kathy Spirer
Betty Brown
CEMETERY
RESERVATIONS
We wish to advise our members that
we are accepting reservations for
cemetery plots in the Kehal Israel
Cemetery, Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Should you wish further information
please contact Kathy at the office :
514-482-3366
ext: 224 or [email protected]
PRAYER  
FOR THE SICK
We continue our custom of offering
prayer for the sick every Shabbat
morning. Please assist us by calling
the synagogue office by Thursday of
any week with the names of those you
wish to include. Be sure to provide:
full English name, Hebrew first and
middle names, and the Hebrew name
of the mother of the ill person. We
also invite you to provide us with
names at Torah reading on Shabbat morning. May this be for speedy
healing of all the ill of the community
of Israel.
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Services, Candle Lighting Times & Upcoming Events
Friday September 14 – Candle Lighting
Saturday September 15 – 28 Elul
Parasha Nitzavim – Mincha
Shabbat ends
Evening Services September 16-21
6:49 p.m.
6:40 p.m.
7:36 p.m.
6:55 p.m.
EREV ROSH HASHANA –SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16
Shacharit Service
7:30 a.m.
Annulment of Vows following services
Candle Lighting
6:46 p.m.
Mincha
6:50 p.m.
ROSH HASHANA – MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Shacharit Service
7:30 a.m.
Torah Reading
9:30 a.m.
Shofar and Sermon
10:30 a.m.
Tashlich
6:00 p.m.
Mincha 6:50 p.m.
Candle Lightingfrom existing flame
7:46 p.m.
Shabbat ends
Evening Services September 30-Oct. 5
Services, Candle Lighting Times & Upcoming Events
7:22 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
EREV SUCCOT – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Candle Lighting
6:19 p.m.
Mincha
6:30 p.m.
Yad Sukkah Seudah (see page 29)
7:00 p.m.
SUCCOT MONDAY & TUESDAY OCT. 1 & 2
Shacharit 8:45 a.m.
Mincha 6:30 p.m.
Candle LightingMon. Oct 1from existing flame 7:19 p.m.
Succot ends
7:22 p.m.
Friday October 5 – Candle Lighting
Saturday October 6 – 20 Tishrei
Succot 5th day – Mincha
Shabbat ends
Evening Services October 7-12
6:00 p.m.
7:09 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
ROSH HASHANA – TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18
Shacharit Service
7:30 a.m.
Torah Reading
9:30 a.m.
Shofar and Sermon
10:30 a.m.
Mincha 6:50 p.m.
Rosh Hashana ends
7:49 p.m.
HOSHANA RABAH - SUNDAY OCT. 7
Shacharit
8:30 a.m.
FAST OF GEDALIA – WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19
Fast begins 5:21 a.m. and ends 7:27 p.m.
6:36 p.m.
SHEMINI ATZERET – MONDAY OCTOBER 8
Shacharit with Choir
8:45 a.m.
Sermon & Yizkor
10:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:36 p.m.
6:40 p.m.
SIMCHAT TORAH – MONDAY EVE. OCT. 8
Mincha
6:15 p.m.
Candle Lighting after from existing flame
7:05 p.m.
SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER & PARTY
MONDAY OCTOBER 8 (see pages 24 & 28)
Saturday September 22 – 6 Tishrei
Parasha Vayelech – SHABBAT SHUVA
Rabbi’s Drasha
Mincha
Shabbat ends
Evening Services September 23-28
EREV YOM KIPPUR – TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25
Mincha
2:00 p.m.
Candle Lightingat Shul before
6:28 p.m.
KOL NIDRE & YOUTH PROGRAM
6:20 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR – WEDNEDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Shacharit
8:30 a.m.
Sermon & Yizkor
11:45 a.m.
Mincha and Neilah
4:45 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR ENDS & SHOFAR
7:28 p.m.
Saturday September 29- 13 Tishrei
Parasha Haazinu – Mincha
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6:22 p.m.
6:09 p.m.
SHEMINI ATZERET – SUNDAY OCTOBER 7
Candle Lighting
6:05 p.m.
Mincha
6:15 p.m.
SIMCHAT TORAH TUESDAY OCTOBER 9
Shacharit, Hakafot, Simchat Torah Honours
8:45 a.m.
Kiddush Following (see Page 29)
Mincha
6:15 p.m.
Simchat Torah ends
7:09 p.m.
Saturday October 13 – 27 Tishrei
Parasha Bereshit – Mincha
Shabbat ends Evening Services October 14-19
PARASHA CLASS OCTOBER 17
6:15 p.m.
5:56 p.m.
5:50 p.m.
6:56 p.m.
6:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
ROSH CHODESH CHESHVAN
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OCT. 16 & 17
5:45 p.m.
Saturday October 20 – 4 Cheshvan
Parasha Noach – Mincha
5:35 p.m.
Shabbat ends 6:44 p.m.
Evening Services October 21-26
5:55 p.m.
Vivian Kaplan Book Review October 23 (see page 30)
PARASHA CLASS OCTOBER 24
1:00 p.m.
The Spinoza Problem book review Oct. 25 (see page 26)
5:33 p.m.
Saturday October 27 – 11 Cheshvan
Parasha Lech-Lecha – Mincha
5:25 p.m.
Shabbat ends
6:34 p.m.
Evening Services October 28-November 2
5:45 p.m.
PARASHA CLASS - OCTOBER 31
1:00 p.m.
The Spinoza Problem book review Nov.1 (see page 26)
Friday November 2 – Candle Lighting
Saturday November 3 – 18 Cheshvan
Parasha Vayera – Mincha
Shabbat ends
Evening Services November 4-9
PARASHA CLASS NOVEMBER 7
5:22 p.m.
Saturday November 10 – 25 Cheshvan
Parasha Chaya Sarah – Mincha
Shabbat ends Evening Services November 11-16
PARASHA CLASS - NOVEMBER 14
4:13 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
6:24 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
5:16 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
ROSH CHODESH KISLEV
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15
Saturday November 17 – 3 Kislev
Parasha Toldot – Mincha
Shabbat ends
PARASHA CLASS – NOVEMBER 21
Saturday November 24 – 10 Kislev
Parasha Vayetze – Mincha Shabbat ends
PARASHA CLASS – NOVEMBER 28 Friday November 30 – Candle Lighting
Saturday December 1 – 17 Kislev
Parasha Vayishlah – Mincha
Shabbat ends
Evening Services December 2-7
PARASHA CLASS – DECEMBER 5
3:56 p.m.
Friday December 7 - Candle Lighting Saturday December 8 – 24 Kislev
Parasha Vayeshev – Mincha
Shabbat ends
FIRST CHANUKAH LIGHT 3:54 p.m.
3:55 p.m.
5:02 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:55 p.m.
5:01 p.m.
5:01 p.m.
CHANUKAH RAFFLE DEC. 11 (see page 27)
ROSH CHODESH TEVET
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14
Friday December 14 – Candle Lighting
Saturday December 15 – 2 Tevet
Parasha Miketz – Mincha
Shabbat ends
LAST CANDLE – SATURDAY DEC. 15
3:54 p.m.
Friday December 21 – Candle Lighting
Saturday December 22 – 9 Tevet
Parasha Vayigash – Mincha
Shabbat ends
3:57 p.m.
3:55 p.m.
5:02 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
4:10 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
FAST OF TEVET SUNDAY DECEMBER 23
Fast begins 6:08 a.m. and ends 4:49 p.m.
4:20 p.m.
4:05 p.m.
5:10 p.m.
4:20 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
3:55 p.m.
5:05 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
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We’ve done it again! What a fantastic time was had by 144 golfers who spent the day in
the sun having fun at the Val Des Lacs Golf Club, enjoying 18 holes of unsurpassed great golf,
amazing food (catered by Adam’s ), plenty of shnapps and l’Chaims with the Rabbi, and prizes galore.
We graciously thank our sponsors, who helped make the Executive and Board smile because of their extreme
generosity, our fantastic Golf Committee of Billy Steinman, Danny Rossner, Gary Trestan, Jack Starke,
David Farber, Sanford Smith, Hershey Fitleberg, Steve Goldstein and Iona Redler; our in house golf pro
Joel Fitleberg, and our terrific volunteers, Kathy Gardos, Erica Kurti, Josette Freedman and Hannah
Lewkowicz, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this day flow smoothly.
Sold, sold, sold!!! Our auction and raffle was fun and fast paced as Howard Staviss raised the gavel and shouted ‘SOLD’ to the highest
bidder, as the Bell Centre Loge, T.V.’s, Foursomes, Signed Memorabilia, Colonoscopy, Electric Bikes and more were trotted out the door.
All the winners were thrilled with their purchases and prizes.
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