VolumeKoleinu71,No.1Tishrei5783.September2022ShaareZedek
About the Cover Art
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Rabbi Alan W. Bright, Cantor Boaz Davidoff, Hazzan Sheini Ariel Krispine, the Board of Directors and the SZ Staff Shana Tovah
Israeli artist Jordana Klein has been painting a blend of abstract and realism, objects and spirituality for over 30 years.
The Land of Israel is described as “A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey (Deuteronomy 8:8).” These seven species were the staple foods consumed by the Jewish people in the Land of Israel during biblical times, and are traditionally eaten on Sukkot, the “Festival of Booths”. Featured on our cover is Klein’s rendition of Seven Species 3.
We invite you with open arms back to Shaare Zedek. There is nothing like the energy of our congregation, alive with love and devotion. We look forward to seeing you in person, praying and kibbitzing together, with a renewed commitment to faith, family, and community.
5:30 PM Tashlich: McDowell Park on Randall Avenue
Monday, September 26
High Holy Days Services 5783
Wednesday, October 5
SZ Family Services
1:30 PM Adon Olam
6:15 PM Kol Nidre Service
11:45 AM Musaf
Sunday, September 25
10:00 AM Torah Service
6:45 PM President’s Message
7:00 PM Ma’ariv
7:30 PM Ma’ariv Service
10:45 AM Rabbi’s Sermon
Tuesday, September 27
9:00 AM Shacharit
Tuesday, October 4
11:00 AM Sounding of the Shofar
7:00 PM Rabbi’s Sermon
11:00 AM Sounding of the Shofar
11:15 AM Yizkor
6:28PM Candle Lighting
Rosh Hashanah
October 4 at 7:00 PM Yom Kippur
5:45 PM Neilah
Sounding of the Shofar
7:27 PM Yom Tov Terminates
7:00 PM Evening Services
7:12 PM Havdalah
10:00 AM Torah Service
October 5 at 10:30 AM
First Day of Rosh Hashanah
7:00 PM Evening Services
6:30 PM Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
1:00 PM Rabbi’s Sermon
4:30 PM Mincha
Jointly sponsored by Shaare Zedek and Shaare Zion CongregationsBeth-El with Rabbi Alan Bright Rabbi Barry Leff and Cantor Boaz Davidoff Cantor Adam Stotland and Guest
FollowedRefreshmentsMusicians9:00PMHavdalah9:45PMbyamusicalSelichot Service Shaare Zion Beth-El Congregation 5575 Côte St-Luc Road AEveningSelichotMusical Saturday, September 17, 2022 3
1:30 PM Adon Olam
1:00 PM Rabbi’s Sermon
9:00 AM Shacharit
10:00 AM Torah Service
11:30 AM Musaf
11:30 AM Musaf
Yom Kippur Day
6:10 PM Candle Lighting
9:00 AM Shacharit
Join the Roberts Family for SZ Family High Holy Days Services! Active members of Shaare Zedek for almost 20 years, the Roberts’ have re-written the prayer book specially for children. It is a joy to hear the music and fun emanating from the Chapel during the Family Services, and we are privileged to have the Roberts family with us!
September 26 and 27 at 10:30 AM Kol Nidre
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Erev Yom Kippur
7:29 PM Candle Lighting
During the month of Elul, we blow the shofar every morning. The sound of the shofar is intended to be an alarm clock. It shocks us awake, to get up from our comfortable beds and go out into the world, where there is work to be done.
Rabbi Alan W. Bright
This past year, although with its difficulties, has seen a gradual return to normalcy, from the last two years, wherein we were prevented from coming together for our communal prayers. We now need to vigorously boost the return to shul, making it possible for God to be “amidst” us. Joining services via Zoom or live streaming isn’t the same.
May 5783 be a year in which God comes to the shul to find us physically here, together.
Why would God be so angry just because there isn’t a minyan? After all, it’s permitted to pray alone. The Talmud asserts that judgment happens to the entire nation at once as we pass before God’s throne on Rosh Hashanah. It also reminds us that praying together gives us strength. We know scientifically that behavioural change is generally successful only when the people around us support that change. The rabbis were no fools; they knew this too. By coming together in the room, we build the community that supports each of us to do better. But even more than that, when we show up in the room together, we
Why does the Torah stress the word “amidst?” The reason is that our sages consider the group’s physical presence to be essential to prayer, both to God and to one another.
The Talmud tells us that when the Holy One enters a synagogue and does not find ten people there, God immediately becomes angry (Berachot 6b) as it is stated: “Why when I came, was there no one? When I called, there was no one to answer...? (Isaiah 50:2)
That is why watching from the comfort of our homes is the antithesis of what the holidays stand for. We should be embracing the return towards one another, in our room, our communal home, where we might be a little uncomfortable, but we understand, it is necessary to be there for one another, in person, as a community, so that each of us can do better, support one another and grow as a stronger community.
interact and can hear about what is going on in the lives of the community in a way that cannot happen through passive participation over the internet. And when we are in the room together, if someone falls, we can hold out a hand to help them back up; literally, but also, figuratively, when we see people, we truly ‘see’ when things might not be okay for them and can reach out in person.
L’Shana Tova U’metukah.
I shall be sanctified amidst the children of Israel. (Vayikra 22:32)
This year, we are blessed to be able to join together in person. I urge you to return to shul and stand with me before God, and plan together the ways that we can participate in making the world a fit throne for God’s presence.
“Why, when I came, was there no one?” (Isaiah 50:2)
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I wish my Shaare Zedek family a Shana Tovah Oovree’ah - a healthy good year!
I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada to loving parents Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Messody Krispine. I have an older brother and sister. Growing up, I attended Talmud Torah Elementary School where I then went on to graduate from Herzliah. Following high school, I enrolled at Vanier College where I continued my studies in Social Sciences. Needing more of a purpose in life, I left to Israel so that I could study in a Yeshiva. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I decided to become a cantor at the age of 21 in a synagogue in Cote Saint-Luc called Kol Yaacov. Throughout the years, I have worked in many synagogues in Montreal as well as in Florida. Today, I live in Montreal with my beautiful wife and young children. Despite my busy schedule, l have devoted my time to giving Bar Mitzvah lessons for the past 25 years as well as performing at numerous weddings and funerals.
I am so honoured and happy to be part of my new synagogue. Since the first day I joined Shaare Zedek, I have met such amazing people who welcomed my family and me with open arms. My goals for this year will be to start a children’s choir, to enrich the B’nai Mitzvah Program and the Yahrzeit Program.
Finally, after a short announcement from the cantor, the most beautiful and meaningful theme in the cantorial repertoire: a lullaby in a surprising major scale. It announces “Rahem Arahamenu” - I will have mercy for him. It is music that penetrates the hearts and wets the eyes.
I wish everyone a Shana Tova filled with love, happiness, and a long and healthy life.
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The Rosh Hashanah Musaf prayer includes three sections: “Kingships”, “Remembrance”, and “Shofar Blasts”. In “Remembrance”, there is an emotional part that deals with Efraim (the son of G-d, and another name for Israel), who sinned in the past. Efraim later regrets and wants to return home, however is afraid that he will be refused after all he has done. In Jeremiah 31:19 it is written: G-d loves Efraim (Israel) and is willing to forgive and embrace him as soon as he returns - without reservation.
Message from our Hazzan Sheini
Cantor Boaz Davidoff
There is a magnificent cantorial composition from the classical composer Louis Lewandowski, a cantor in Vienna during the romantic era. It begins with a strong fanfare style announcement by the Cantor, as the prophet commands by the name of the Lord: “go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying - thus says the Lord”. The music then becomes mellow and compassionate - talking about the memories the Lord has for the people of Israel that marched after him in the wilderness for 40 years. The next section is strong and conveys the character of the Lord: he is also loyal to us, and will stay loyal to Efraim forever.
Shanna Tova Oometookah - Happy sweet New Year! How lucky we are to be linked to Shaare Zedek - the gates of justice, through them we are getting closer to heaven and to G-d 118:19. We will try to get closer to heaven with music, by analyzing one of the most meaningful prayers for the High Holy Days.
Ha-ven Yakir Li - My Beloved Son, Ephraim
Ariel Krispine, Hazzan Sheini
Ben Topor, Past President
Shaare Zedek has been an integral part of my life for over 60 years. As a young boy I attended services and was active in USY and the SZ after-school program. Friends and I even enjoyed ball hockey games in the basement hall and worked at the coat check during weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. I wasn’t in it for the money, just the unlimited eggrolls! Joanne and I were married by Rabbi Lefell and Cantor Fogel. Lifecycle events further tightened the bond as my son was Bar Mitzvahed at SZ and my three children were all wed by Rabbi Bright. Brises and baby namings for my seven grandchildren followed. Besides the good times, the synagogue provided comfort and support when my parents passed. I stay involved to ensure that the next generation has the same opportunities that were afforded me.
It is important to support your Shaare Zedek family, to support your faith, and to support your community.
Bonnie and I wish you a sweet and healthy year filled with blessings of peace, love and laughter. L’Shana Tovah!
Mark Merson, President Stronger Than Ever!
Being part of Shaare Zedek allows you to be part of a larger community. Being part of Shaare Zedek means promoting values and traditions that you hold dear. Being part of the Shaare Zedek family teaches future generations that being a Jew matters. Being part of Shaare Zedek means that there will always be High Holy Day services for you and the community. Being part of Shaare Zedek means even if your participation ebbs, there is always room for you - you can always come home.
I became president of Shaare Zedek at one of the most difficult times in its history; following a global pandemic and at a point where the affiliation with Conservative synagogues in Montreal and throughout North America is dwindling. My goal, along with Rabbi Bright, Cantor Boaz and Hazzan Sheini Ariel, is to ensure that Shaare Zedek Congregation remains relevant in the lives of Jews in our community.
On behalf of Joanne and my family, I wish you all a Shana Tovah Umetukah, a sweet, healthy and prosperous New Year.
We support all things Jewish, let’s support our Synagogue!
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Throughout my three years as your President, I never envisioned the changes with lockdowns and capacity limitations. Pre-pandemic, congregants came to synagogue and it was always a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces. To converse, laugh, sing, and pray together. Yahrzeits were commemorated, High Holy Days were celebrated, and we had a regular group attending minyans and Sabbath services. Faith, family, and community made the experience so meaningful. While our customs and habits changed and members shied away from attending in person, the door to Shaare Zedek is now wide open and we are pleased to welcome you back. I am confident our traditions will return stronger than ever. I will always hold a close affinity to Shaare Zedek, and I hope you do too. The future is in our hands. Thanks to our members’ generous contributions, government assistance, and angel supporters, we weathered the pandemic storm. As a shul we are counting on your continued support and your personal commitment to our religious services and programs.
I first came to Shaare Zedek with founding members of the Congregation. I joined the shul and the Sisterhood where I found kindness and friendship. I found religious and secular activities. It is a worthwhile place to volunteer and to hope for its future.
SZ Board of Directors
Dr. Pylyp Zolotarov
Cara Merson
Gary Ornstein
Nancy Cooperberg
Karen Assouline
Carlos Diaz Lopez
Marion Caplan
My connection with Shaare Zedek began in 1967 when I was seven years old. My dedication to the synagogue is based on fond memories, family connections, spiritual bonds, friendships and companionship. These inspire me to give my time to Shaare Zedek, which means to you, the members.
After joining Shaare Zedek I surprised myself by going to Shul on Saturday mornings, not because I was religious, but because it was a wonderful place to be. Participating in the prayers and listening to the Hazzan is refreshing and relaxing for my mind and body. Volunteering is as much as you put into it, but truthfully, you meet lots of wonderful people and the reward is great.
For my family and me Shaare Zedek is not just a Shul. It is more than a place of worship, it is a place where we gather and socialize to maintain our Jewish identity. Its inclusive and haimish values make it welcoming to everyone. I look forward to celebrating many more simchas here.
Carole Burke
Dr. Michael Wasser
Kim Faerman
Jasmine Ovadia
I was President of SZC for four wonderful years. This is my religious home and I’m trying to do whatever I can to maintain its viability for the long-term future. Hopefully, most of our members concur with my desires. Please help me and yourself.
Service at Shaare Zedek is a family affair for me! I am proud and excited to sit on the Board of Directors to ensure our shul fulfills the needs of today’s families, and so that it may continue to grow as a strong community.
Raised by a family with historic roots of giving back, community service is a value I hold dear to my heart. Being a part of SZ is not only exciting, but spiritually fulfilling. Like a kibbutz, we must all do our part to ensure the success of our community, synagogue, and Jewish way of life while building intergenerational connections in our community.
The first time I came to Shaare Zedek on a Shabbat, I was greeted by a member who asked who I was and why I came that day. That person seemed honoured by my choice to attend and made sure to introduce me around. This is how we as a congregation share our vision of family, faith and community. As a Board Member, I can show respect for my fellow members by doing my part in keeping our motto alive.
Leonard Miller
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Diana Schweitzer
SZ is not only a place of worship but also my family and my community. I want our synagogue to thrive and to be able to help as many people as it has helped me. Keeping our religion alive and relevant and reminding ourselves what it means to be a proud Jew.
Since the first day I contacted Shaare Zedek, I was welcomed and guided on my Jewish learning. Today, as a member of the Shul, I feel part of its future and I hope we all stand for our Faith and Community.
Belonging to a synagogue community that shares core values, and regularly experiencing rituals with this community is an essential part of life. Many have lost sight of the important role synagogue plays. I give my time to SZ in the hope that SZ will continue to be here for us and future generations.
Twenty years ago my family and I attended Rabbi Bright’s Installation and it was then we decided that Shaare Zedek is where we belong. Coming from an Orthodox Congregation where Jack had been President, this was huge. We found members that welcomed us and have become good friends. The inspiration we receive at services is most heartfelt and we truly enjoy the clergy and members. This is why we belong.
It is an honour and a privilege to serve on the Board of Directors. Shaare Zedek has welcomed me with open arms and has always been there for me and my family. I volunteer to give back to those who were there when I joined but also to create a space for families like mine to have a welcoming synagogue to call their own for generations to come.
Who we are and why we volunteer
Dr. Michael Wasser
TODAY’S GIFT ENSURES
Religious Services Committee
Billy Booth, Executive Director
Looking forward brings us to the holiday season – from Rosh Hashana, to Simchat Torah. We anticipate our beautiful sanctuary being filled with members as it has always been in the past. Cantor Boaz Davidoff arrived on August 3 and will be staying through Simchat Torah. He, Rabbi Bright, Hazzan Sheini Ariel, and our choir under choir director Dr. Earl Karanofsky will be providing us with more wonderful and enjoyable services. I look forward to seeing you all, and wish you a Shana Tovah!
For more information on how Shaare Zedek can be part of your legacy giving, contact Billy Booth at execdirector@shaarezedek.ca
TOMORROW’S FUTURE
Message from our Executive Director
We had a lovely past few months at Shaare Zedek. Our in-person Passover seder was a success and Cantor Boaz Davidoff joined us for Shavuot. As restrictions have faded, we have returned to in-person services while maintaining our Zoom and live-streaming options. I invite more of you, who can, to join us and enjoy the companionship that comes with personal attendance, both for Shabbat and for the daily services. At the Annual General Meeting held on June 21, 2022, the changes expanding women’s participation in services were ratified by the membership. I am excited to welcome our new Hazzan Sheini, Ariel Krispine to our Shaare Zedek family. A special thank you to Gershon Katz for his services.
The past few months have been very busy at Shaare Zedek. We hosted numerous Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Brises, Kabbalat Shabbats, committee meetings, lectures, and book clubs for hundreds of people which has been most welcome after several difficult years due to the pandemic. It’s such a joy to see happy faces and people gathering to celebrate milestone events. Smiles and laughter are contagious and the spirit among those attending in person is terrific. The building looks great since our recent renovations and is ready to welcome everyone back in person. Our online technology allowed people to connect and participate from around the world. It’s a wonderful and beautiful thing, and that will certainly continue. But it can never replace “presence” and coming together in our physical space. We are inviting you to come back to our physical home and join us if you are able to. Come pray with us, meet other Shaare Zedek family members, sing, smile, and learn. That physical presence makes a difference. Whether you come for Shabbat, a Yahrzeit to honour a loved one, or simply our daily services, you will feel the warm embrace of Shaare Zedek when you are here. Looking forward to seeing you in shul.
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Starting November 1, 2022 at 8:00 PM
Message from our Choir Director
Torah learning, for the sake of itself, is a remarkable feat. I commend the people who join our class week after week, year after year to try to better themselves and the world around them. The goal for our class is to recognize how important it is to love your neighbour as yourself. When we are done studying each Wednesday, we have just one more piece of that puzzle to answer the age-old question, “What is this all for and why am I here on earth?” Torah study allows the class to come together and to try and figure out all of life’s trials and tribulations through our sacred text. It is a never-ending challenge and the “hunt” for the answer opens new doors and questions. Torah is a timeless, profound work and it is a pleasure to study with this group.
Torah Class
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My association with the Shaare Zedek Congregation Choir spans more than half a century. From its inception, under the direction of Samson Rosemarin, I began my singing career as a child soprano in the original choir. Following my fourteen-year hiatus with the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue choir, I returned to sing with our synagogue choir along with my late father, Saul. I was particularly blessed to be able to sing alongside him and one of my sons, three generations of one family in the same synagogue choir, for more than twenty years. Our choir is really a family and I am honoured to have been its director for the past fifteen years. We are a dedicated group of volunteers who, with our love of singing and music, work very hard to embellish the High Holy Day Services at SZ. Shana Tovah.
Elizabeth Bright
Hi everyone, it is Elizabeth Bright here and I want to tell you a bit about my Torah Class. Every Wednesday for 20 years I have been teaching Torah to the Shaare Zedek Family and the community at large. It is a great joy for me to be able to discuss and learn with everyone. The class was held in the library of the synagogue until March 2020. In order not to stop the flow of Torah learning, we decided to continue through the Covid shutdown on Zoom. This proved to be a blessing in disguise. I have gained students from all over Montreal and the world. Now I have students from Ontario, Newfoundland, Israel, Florida and Laval! All the students are known to me, and all have some connection to Shaare Zedek. I look forward to opening my class up again later in 2022. As of now, the class is closed as we are in the middle of our studies.
A Year Of Holidays With Rebbetzin Bright
Explore the Jewish holidays with Elizabeth Bright. In this class we will learn about the Jewish holidays, what its Torah origin is, the different customs associated with the holiday and the food pairings that we all love. Classes will be held in person on the first Tuesday of each month.
Dr. Earl Karanofsky
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Looking for a book club? Join us monthly in the Ruth Karpman Memorial Library! Open to all SZ Sisterhood members, our book club’s conversations provide an opportunity to meet and kibitz while discussing a good book for pleasure, to learn more about Jewish history, Israel, contemporary Jewish life, and timely themes. Notice Bill Browder 31, 2022 Invisible Wall Harry Bernstein
SZ Sisterhood
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At Shaare Zedek this year we have co-sponsored the Torah Fund event with Shaare Zion Sisterhood, continued Book Club in hybrid form, and continue to contribute to the needs of the congregation.
Our most exciting project was co-sponsoring the Regional Conference on Zoom. The theme, Yishuv Ha Olam, Sustaining Ourselves, was emphasized by Rabbi Bright’s Dvar Torah. Keynote speaker, Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin, discussed the ethical and practical aspects. Afternoon workshops on the environment and treatment of victims needing help followed. The day ended with a concert from Cantor Heather Bachelor. We have much to think about. Thanks are due to our members for their donations, Rabbi Bright, Billy, Wendy, Sara and Roberto for all their help. We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and peaceful New Year.
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Footnote: Sisterhood Archives show that in June 1953 tribute was paid to the new Queen. On her platinum anniversary we renew that tribute.
Book Club
Carole Burke, Sisterhood Representative to the Board
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Shaare Zedek Sisterhood furnished the original Bride’s Room which disappeared during the renovations. It was only right to furnish the new Simcha Room on the Sanctuary floor.
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This year’s Torah Fund Event on May 19 was well attended and very successful. Our guest speaker, Rabbi Adina Lewittes, led an interesting, informative, and thought-provoking discussion titled: “Talking about Intermarriage – a values-based perspective”. Rabbi Lewittes inspired us with her vast knowledge of Jewish text and wisdom, touching many of the attendees personally. Multi-faith and multi-heritage marriage is resulting in changes within our Jewish families and our congregations. Our many thanks to those who participated, donated, and made our annual event phenomenal. The recording of the Torah Fund Event 2022 may be found on YouTube.
Annual Torah Fund Event
Lorna Gerson-Goldig and Dorothy Tonchin Simcha Room
Shaare Zedek and Shaare Zion Beth-El Sisterhoods
This time, however, we wanted to create a contemporary all-purpose room. A table, mirrors and ample room serve the needs of a bride or, indeed , anyone who comes for a simcha. A cosy armchair is ideal for feeding babies. The other furnishings and prints by Annette Joseph ensure an atmosphere of comfort and serenity. We loved creating this place! May you enjoy it for years to come!
Let’s Decorate the SZ Sukkah! Sunday, October 9 10:30 AM Young and Young-at-heart are RegisterPizzawelcome!Lunchtoday!12
6:30 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
10:00 AM Morning Services
7:03 PM Candle Lighting
Erev Sukkot
6:49 PM Havdalah
6:00 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
6:30 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
Tuesday, October 18
10:00 AM Morning Services
6:01 PM Candle Lighting
Sunday, October 16
Monday, October 10
Sukkot I
Shemini Atzeret
Monday, October 17
5:48 PM Candle Lighting
6:30 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
7:30 PM Havdalah
Regular service times for Hol HaMoed October 12 -15
Erev Shemini Atzeret
Sunday, October 9
Schedule of Sukkot Services
6:50 PM Candle Lighting
10:00 AM Morning Services (Hakafot)
10:00 AM Morning Services and Yizkor
Sukkot II
Be Sukkot Ready! Order your Lulav and Etrog $100 per set office@shaarezedek.ca 514-484-1122 ext. 101 Deadline September 15 13
SimchatHakafot Torah Honourees
6:00 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
Tuesday, October 11
Simchat Torah
6:00 PM Mincha and Ma’ariv
At Simchat Torah we reach the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings and celebrate the beginning of a new cycle. It is a time to honour those members who have contributed to the well-being and longevity of our Shul. It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to show our heartfelt appreciation. We are so pleased to announce the following Honourees at our annual Simchat Torah evening. We thank them for the huge impact, commitment, and dedication they have had on Shaare Zedek.
Let’s celebrate our Honourees in person Join Cantor Boaz and the SZ Band Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM for an exciting evening of singing and dancing with our Torahs 14
Simchat Torah 5783
Jasmine Ovadia - Eyshet Chayil
Being a part of the SZ family provides the meaningful connection I had always been yearning for. I am humbled to continue my deep commitment to the continued success and future of Shaare Zedek so it may thrive for generations to come. I am excited about the opportunities ahead for our wonderful congregation. I humbly thank you for this meaningful honour.
Norm Spatz - Chatan Bereshit
Many of you know me from my voice echoing in the acoustic background of online services or my occasional time at bat leading Kabbalat Shabbat. What a wonderful surprise that my participation in the life of the synagogue is so valued that I have been named Chatan Bereshit.
When I wandered into Shaare Zedek four years ago, what attracted me was the pleasure of harmonizing with Rabbi Bright. Once lockdown started, daily services became my escape from loneliness and isolation, and I was soon embraced by a welcoming community. What keeps me coming back are the many relationships I established during daily minyans, and the pleasure I get from weekly services with the Rabbi and with Cantor Boaz.
When I returned to Montreal from living in Newfoundland & Labrador for a few years, I wanted more than ever to be part of a Jewish community. I was looking for a synagogue where the place would feel like home and the people like family, and it is here at Shaare Zedek that I found it all. We received a warm welcome, and many kind words at the passing of my father-in-law and then, more recently, when my mother passed away. The many simchas that have been shared with our Shaare Zedek community have had a positive impact on my life. I have accepted to serve on the Board of Directors and been involved with various committees in the last few years. Receiving this honour on Simchat Torah is something that touches my heart deeply as it comes from a community that is my home. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give back to you, in hope of seeing our shul continue to thrive and grow.
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From day one, Shaare Zedek, Rabbi Bright, Elizabeth, the Bright family, and numerous members of the shul welcomed us with open arms and warm hearts, making Shaare Zedek the place we belong.
At Cégep du Vieux Montréal, where I taught for more than 25 years, we were counselled to build a postretirement life. My time at Shaare Zedek has become an important part of the mix that I have woven together to create a surprisingly vibrant lifestyle in retirement. The irony for me of receiving this honour is that I don’t feel that my relationship with Shaare Zedek is one of service. It is one of pleasure and growth. How nice to discover that my participation in the life of the synagogue is so valued!
Simchat Torah Honourees 5783
Kim Faerman - Kallat Hatorah
Growing up without a religious identity was something I knew from an early age was missing in my life. What attracted Marc and me to Shaare Zedek was the feeling we all get the moment we enter the sanctuary. We are home. Our shul is the beating heart of our community, and its success stems from its inclusivity and progressive nature.
2 large carrots grated
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
Ingredients
1½ lbs minced fish
1½ cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
4 onions chopped and sauteed in oil until golden
Apple Cake
2 teaspoons pepper
Directions
Baked Gefilte Fish
Core, peel and slice apples. Toss with brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over batter. Cover with remaining batter.
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Ingredients
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients very well. Bake in a well-oiled loaf pan for 1 hour 15 minutes. This recipe can be doubled or tripled.
4 tablespoons sugar
½ cup brown sugar
This recipe is for an 8x8 inch pan. Multiply the recipe by 1½ for a 9x13 pan.
½ cup oil
Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in oil. Mix all dry ingredients together and add alternately with wet ingredients until smooth. Spoon half the mixture in a lightly greased pan. Spread evenly.
Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Let stand at least one hour before cutting.
3 tablespoons matzoh meal
6-8 apples
Directions
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1 cup of cold water
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
Ingredients
One large butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1½ inch pieces
Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Toss dressing with the rest of the ingredients.
Optional: garlic, sage, thyme, or your favourite herb or spice
Chili flakes (leave this out if you don’t want it spicy)
¼ cup olive oil
¼-½ cup olive oil
½ cup grapes, sliced
4 figs
Seven Species Pilaf
¼ red onion, chopped very small
Garnish with parsley and chopped figs.
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked barley
1 cup cooked farro
Combine farro, barley, onion, grapes, pomegranate seeds and parsley in a bowl.
Toss and roast in a single layer at 400°F until sizzling and brown. This is a very easy vegetable to dress up. Add honey or maple syrup to make it sweet, or small cubes of salami to make it savoury.
Roasted Butternut Squash
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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Directions
PepperSalt
Ingredients
3 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar or red wine vinegar
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Past Events Bowling
Our annual raffle is our most important and impactful fundraiser of the year. A huge thank you to our dedicated committee for working hard to make the event a success: Howard Braziller, Jack Cooperberg, Cara Merson, Mark Merson, Gary Ornstein, Irving Rabinovitch, Ben Topor, Manny Vineberg and Lili Yesovitch. An event of this magnitude is not possible without our many ticket sellers and all our members who purchased tickets, with 75% of membership participation. A huge Yasher Koach to Ben Bright for stepping in at the last moment to co-host with chairperson, Jasmine Ovadia. Mazel Tov to our three winners!
Raffle 2022
What a blast everyone had bowling together in February at Rose Bowl! Mom, and Shaare Zedek Board Member, Kim Faerman, did a fantastic job organizing this fun event.
This year our Shavuot celebrations were kicked off with Lili’s online cooking class making delicious cheese blintzes. At Shavuot services we honoured our newest Jews by Choice. The sanctuary and our ears were filled with joy and delight as Elyse Wolman cantillated the Book of Ruth.
Camille Goutard
Natalia Soto Roxanne Vaillancourt
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Jessica Stallone
Viktor Lazarov
This is #SZMTL Shavuot 5782
Viktor Lazarov
A warm SZ welcome to our new Jews by Choice:
KateSandraKrystinaLegrandMaltaisMesheloumPortner-GartkeCarlyRosenfeldAlinaRouttenbergSabrinaRoy
Fabiola Flores Torres
Karine Lalonde
Jacob Hershman
Miruna Furdui Amber MonikaCamilleGoldfarbGoutardHersbergerSavard
Alice
Kayla Diaz Flores
Camila Nathalie Diaz
Grace Elgaard Denise Flores Lopez
Damian Kube
Emmeline Ruk Rochelle Scott
Adriana Tavera Mendoza RoxanneAlexandraVaillancourtVall
Veronica Salcedo
Natasha Vespa Fiona Wilson
Carlos Moises Diaz Lopez
Natalia Soto
Stephany Benjamin-Auger
Let’s celebrate the first night of Chanukah together! We’ll light the candle for the first night, share latkes with all the best toppings, and play some games!
Sunday, September 18 10:00 AM
Apple Picking for Rosh Hashana
SundownAt
Live from all over the city, the SZ Travelling Clergy, Rabbi Bright and Hazzan Sheini Ariel, will light the Chanukiah with all of you!
Chanukah 5783
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Vergers Lavallé 341 Binette, St-Joseph-du-Lac
Details for all our upcoming programs will be shared in our weekly Shabbat newsletter, on our website and social media channels
At YOUR Home! Contact the office if you’re interested December 18 to 26, 2022
Autumn is officially around the corner, and in Montreal that means it’s apple picking season! What a perfect way to tie in Rosh Hashana with an exciting family activity!
Upcoming Events
Shaare Sunday,DecemberZedek 18, 2022 4:00 PM
Family Chanukah Party
Tu B’Shevat 5783
This is #SZMTL
Purim 5783
At Shaare Zedek
Friday, February 3 , 2023 Following Kabbalat Shabbat
Monday, March 6, 2023 Details to Follow
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Details for all our upcoming programs will be shared in our weekly Shabbat newsletter, on our website and social media channels
At Shaare Zedek
Join us for our annual congregational Tu B’Shevat Seder, where we will sing, feast on the seven species of the Land of Israel, and drink the customary four glasses of wine.
Don your most creative costume and grab your loudest gragger to gather together to listen to the Book of Esther followed by dinner and entertainment.
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Justin currently attends Royal Vale High School. His favourite pastime activities are video games and sports. His favourite holiday is Hanukkah and favourite holiday food is sufganiot. Justin’s favourite Jewish tradition with his family is all the festive meals at his grandmother’s house.
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Samuel Korne
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Son of Nina Silverstone and Robert Korne November 24, 2022 - Toldot
Son of Maria Jarkov and Gary Camlot October 10, 2022 - Sukkot
B’nai Mitzvot 5783
Son of Silvina Marta La Fontaine and Gabriel Eduardo Faerman z”l Thursday October 6, 2022 - Ha’azinu
Alexis currently attends College Villa Maria. His pastimes are playing online video games with friends and basketball. Alexis’ favourite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah because it lasts multiple days! His favourite food to eat during Passover is matzah with chocolate and “dulce de leche”. His favourite activity during Hanukkah is to go over to his brother’s house to light the hanukkiah and spend the holidays with his sister-in-law and two nephews.
Samuel just graduated from St. Leon de Westmount. For high school, either College de Montreal or Selwyn House. His favourite pastime is playing hockey, either live or on PS5! Samuel’s favourite Jewish Holiday is Hanukkah, because of the gifts of course! His favourite holiday food is homemade challah and his favourite Jewish tradition with his family is finding the Afikoman - Samuel and his sister are quite competitive!
Alexis Faerman
Jacob Benjamin Kahn
Son of Shoshana Weinberger and Allon Pollak
Son of Lisa Pascal and Robert Mendel
Zachary Pollak
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December 12, 2022 - Vayeshev
Son of Isabel Justo and Bruce Kahn February 25, 2023 - Terumah
Matthew Mendel
Avery Bernstein
Zachary graduated from Merton School and about to start Royal West Academy. His favourite pastimes include playing ice hockey with his friends and playing video games with his sisters. His favourite holiday is Hanukkah and his favourite holiday food is latkes. Zachary’s favourite Jewish tradition with his family is having Shabbat dinners with the extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents).
Avery currently attends Solomon Schechter Academy. Her favourite pastime is figure skating. Her favourite holiday is Hanukkah and favourite holiday foods are matzah ball soup and latkes. Her favourite Jewish tradition is lighting the Shabbat candles with her grandmother.
Jacob is starting Royal Vale High School in September. His favourite pastime is playing video games. Jabob’s favourite Jewish holiday is Chanukahn ;). His favourite holiday food is Passover cookies with sprinkles and his favourite Jewish tradition is Friday night dinners.
March 23, 2023 - Pinchas
Daughter of Ganit Novack and Phillip Bernstein
Matthew currently attends to Lower Canada College. Matthew loves to design things and has done so with his own line of hoodies which he has already sold! He enjoys skiing, swimming, basketball, travelling and hanging out with his older siblings along with his 2 dogs.
Dorothy Tonchin was the first woman to chant a Haftarah. She inspired me to do one as well and Billy Booth kindly offered to teach me. Although it took me a while - with lots of thoughts of giving up (it was much easier to learn when I was 12 years old!) - I chanted the Haftarah on June 11, 2022.
Paula
I was fortunate to have been educated in a Jewish day school. I celebrated my Bat Mitzvah by reciting a Haftarah at a Friday night service, as women were not permitted on the Bima on Saturday.
I chanted the Haftarah proudly for all the women and girls of the Congregation. I did it for my sister, my daughter, my daughters-in-law, and my friends, because it isn’t a privilege - it’s a right. Most of all, I did it for my late mother, who would have sat proudly in the front row with tears in her eyes and would have applauded loudly.
Tallissim for our Women
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For a few years, I attended another synagogue where women are part of the Services and are counted. I was delighted to get my first Aliyah and continued to attend because I felt accepted, but I missed Shaare Zedek and its warm welcoming community, and so I came back and joined the synagogue.
On the High Holy Days this past year, Rabbi Bright gave a wonderful sermon about the attendance at Services. He talked about counting the Torah or a woman if there were only 9 men present. And he said, “This stops now!” From that moment, I have tried my best to attend Services whenever I can and am pleased to be part of the Minyan. Sometimes I arrive just as Services are beginning and I am happy to hear, “Good, we have a Minyan!”
In 1994, my father passed away and I said Kaddish for him at Shaare Zedek Congregation, as it was just around the corner from where I lived. I was welcomed and I made friends with the other women who were saying Kaddish. The men were also very welcoming and supportive. The Services were usually well attended and we almost always had a Minyan. However, there were times when we could not say Kaddish because there were not 10 men present.
One day, one of the men asked me not to attend Services on the following Sunday, because there was a Men’s Club breakfast and he wanted me to slice the tomatoes. I didn’t come to Services that day, and stayed away for a long time after that.
A tallit is a treasured symbol of respect in the Jewish faith. Following the ratification of the roles of women at our synagogue, we have six beautiful tallit donated by the Shaare Zedek Sisterhood. These gorgeous tallissim are available for all women receiving an aliyah.
CountingSacksour Women
Myer Bick Billy Booth
MinyannairesOutstanding
Norm Spatz
Shaare Zedek is proud to recognize the commitment and loyalty to our Daily Minyanim. We thank them for their devotion to continuing this noble tradition. enourage all members to show up often so we can keep this list growing!
Yasher Koach Haftarah Chanters
Yasher Koach to our congregants who have blessed our Shul with their beautiful voices as they chanted the Halfarah. Included here are those who have chanted since January 2022. Would you like to be a part of the SZ Haftarah Club? Contact the office for more details!
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Billy MarkJaneCaroleBoothBurkeHyGareyLitwackMersonPaulMortonEllenPesner
Paula Sacks Dr. Pylyp ZolotarovZev Tabatchnik
Dov Wolman
Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur
October 5 at 10:30 AM
We are excited to introduce a completely revamped B’nai Mitzvah Program for 2022-2023 that will be led by Sarah Wolman. Every Bar or Bat Mitzvah student will participate in monthly sessions from September through May that will include learning about the Jewish holidays, Sukkah decorating, team-building activity, hamentashen baking, guest lecturers, movie night, Oneg Shabbat and family dinner, visit to the Montreal Holocaust Museum and more. Each student will do a Mitzvah project and present it at the end of the season. For more details, please contact the office.
September 26 and 27 at 10:30 AM
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Rosh Hashanah
October 4 at 7:00 PM
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SZ Family Services
Join the Roberts Family for SZ Family High Holy Days Services! Active members of Shaare Zedek for almost 20 years, the Roberts’ have re-written the prayer book specially for children. It is a joy to hear the music and fun emanating from the Chapel during the Family Services, and we are privileged to have the Roberts family with us!
SZ Kids SZ Hebrew Program 4 Kids Toddlers in the Park Join the tots of SZ at 10 AM for a monthly playgroup play date with loads of snacks and fun for all! Park locations will be all over our wonderful city! Join us at a park near you! Sunday, September 18, 2022 Sunday, October 23, 2022 Sunday, November 6, 2022 December 4 , 2022 January 15, 2023 February 5, 2023 March 12, 2023 April 16, 2023 Time and location will be confirmed closer to each date For details and to confirm attendance contact Kim: kimsabrina.faerman@gmail.com MusicandArtclassesSmall Intro PrayertoLanguageHebrew HolidaysJewish For information, please contact Adelia Bensoussan, Director adelia@shaarezedek.ca Tuesdays 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM Starting September 20, 2022 29
Gianna and Howie Birenbaum on the engagement of their son, Trevor Wolfe to Kayla Palumbo, daughter of Carla and Michael Palumbo Norman Bercovitch on the marriage of his granddaughter, Leah Shepherd to Zachary KateHerskovitzPortner-Gartke and Corey Omer on their FranmarriageCooperstone
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Alexander Vall and Stephen Haboucha on the birth of their daughter, Victoria Bar Mitzvahs
Engagements and Marriages
Lauren Heller who received her Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. Proud parents are Cindy and Mark Heller, brother Jordan Heller, and grandparents Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch, and Arlene Heller
Bebe Newman and Howard Braziller, on their son, Colin Ellis Braziller passing the Bar and graduating in Civil Law and Common Law
Academic Achievements
Aaron Le Kouby son of Yi Zhang and Lionel Le Kouby
Elizabeth and Rabbi Bright on the occasion of their daughter, Chaya, being accepted into the Department of Psychology at McGill University
Births
Kozlick
Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen on their daughter, Nathalie Nashen’s acceptance into the Pre-Med Program at McGill Medical School
Our Shaare Zedek Family
Samuel Pressman son of Naomi Simms and Jeffrey Pressman, grandson of Terri and Maury Simms Alexander Vatch son of Mitchell Vatch
Jacob Maltinsky son of Shirley Issan and Malcolm Maltinsky
We mourn the loss of our members
Brandon Halpert son of Chrystal Wilson and Howard Halpert
Levi Katz son of Stephanie Lipstein and Glenn Katz Jacob Goldenblatt son of Isabeau Des Rosiers and Justin Goldenblatt
Max Ladouceur son of Rona Zunenshine and Eric Ladouceur
Jake Oppen son of Michelle and Jonathan Oppen, grandson of Lynda and Marvin Oppen Mason Pascal son of Jean Kucer and Mark Pascal
Klein Mark RuthPhilipSelbyShuster(Silverman)
Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen on the occasion of their daughter, Nicole, being accepted into the Faculty of Law at McGill University
Schachter and Robert Schachter on the marriage of their son, Adam Schachter to Alisa Oiknine
Marissa Carr and Nadav Shenker on the birth of their son, Ezra Barbara and James Ovadia on the birth of their granddaughter, Jaymee
Matthew Gabay son of Ilana Nixon and Dan Gabay Moishe Garonce son of Sharon Harrisson and the late Adam Garonce z”l, grandson of Peggy and Ron Garonce
Jason Rosenfeld on the marriage of his daughter, Carly Rosenfeld to Ariel Sashcov Lorna Gerson-Goldig and Philip Goldig on the marriage of their granddaughter, Katie Goldig to Robert Nagus
We wish a mazel tov to our members on the following occasions
Jeremy Nashen son of Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen
Shane Pascal son of Jean Kucer and Mark Pascal
Judith Bubis Conrad RoslynAlanRaymondCapeEastcottKarpman(Kolomeir)
Lisa Pascal and Robert Mendel, Ryan, Jamie, Justin and Matthew Frank Rudner
Helena and Dr. Avrum Sonin Elaine and Avrum Stark Chainie and Bruce Zikman
Golden Anniversaries
Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch
Paula and Martin Nadler
Carole and Myer Bick
Annette and Eric Ludwick
Elaine and Steven Wohl
Kathy and Allan Zuckerman
Lili and Arnold Yesovitch
Donna and Larry Liverman
Joyce and Alan Schwartz
Karen and Louis Grossbaum Miriam and Jack Hoffman
Rachel Alboukhari and Etienne Schmitt, Elsa Marissa Carr and Nadav Shenker, Ezra Anaïs Delambre and Raphael Chemla Esther Herat
Diamond Anniversaries
Annette and David Joseph Golda and Allan Kligman
Sheila and Nathan Agensky
Lorna and Stanley Clamen
Rosalie and Bill Greenberg
Marsha and Martin Kaufman
Gita and Barry Lackman
Emerald Anniversaries
Judith and Morton Beutel Marion and Jack Druker
Cheryl and Leslie Ginsberg
Debby and Manny Vineberg
Carole and Richard Venor
Harriet and Ronnie Diamond Elsa and Alain Elkaim
Shirley and Jason Nyman
Kay and Edward Salpeter
Ruth and Archie Katz
Terri and Leon Sternklar
Sapphire Anniversaries
Carly Rosenfeld and Ariel Sashcov Jason Rosenfeld Yeta and Lenat Shteyn Amy Taylor and Jonathan Morton, Owen Alexandra Vall and Stephen Haboucha Shoshana Weinberger and Allon Pollak, Zachary, Charlotte and Juliet
Sharon and Leslie Groszman, Rivkah and Zac Ganit Kolender Novack and Phillip Bernstein, Avery and Ellie Marilyn Krelenbaum and Stewart Harris Jose Matute
A warm SZ welcome to our new members
Louise and Rubin Chalouh
Donna and Kenneth Goodman
Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg
Marion and Howard Wolfe
Terry and Dr. Gerald Trager
Carole and Eddie Burack
Shirley and Willie Lerman
Rosalie and Dr. Harvey Faigan
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Dorothy Tonchin, in memory of her mother, Sara Wexler General Fund
Norman Bercovitch
Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman, in honour of Dov chanting the Haftarah, Karen’s First Aliyah, and the Purim Party
Lyndsay Leah Benchimol-Lambersky and Michael Benarroch, on behalf of the Benarroch family
Shirley Griner and William Lerman, in appreciation of Shaare Zedek
Lindsay Hoffman and Ryan Kleinberg, in honour of Ryan’s Auf Ruf Muriel Lichter, in memory of her parents, Ruth and Harry BonnieDolanskyandMark Merson, in memory of mother, Grace Stober
Liana and Michael Martow Kim and Jonathan Faerman
Miklos CarlyBernardNeumannPollockRosenfeldand
make a celebratory or memorial donation,
Todah Rabah
Martinez and Carlos Diaz Lopez
Gillian Wise-Gornitsky and Matthew Rosenberger, in honour of Matthew’s Auf Ruf and marriage Capital Campaign
Marion Caplan, in memory of her husband, Lazarus SylviaCaplanCarletti
Marilyn Miller, in memory of her beloved mother, Frieda Kohn
Mark Dover in memory of his wife Jodi Portigal, and in gratitude of Rabbi Bright Annie DeniseEzerzerFlores
Gail and Paul Gross, in memory of brother, William Gross’ 30th Yahrzeit
Cathy Freedman and Ben Abourbih
Warren Maged
Nancy and Jack Cooperberg
Ron Garonce, in memory of son, Adam Garonce, and mother, Irene Judith Weinstein
Jefferson Adler, in honour of his son Chase’s Call Up Norman Bercovitch, in honour of Zachary Herskovitz’s Auf Ruf Miriam Blumer and Gregory Spector, in memory of father, Burt Spector Rhona Davine Rosenthall and Jon Davine, in memory of father, Richard Davine Hilla Friedman and Mark Freedman, in honour of their son Oded’s Call Up Sheryl Fremeth-Frank, in honour of Justin Peress’ Auf PeggyRufand
Julian Lewin, in honour of mother, Tema Lewin’s 102nd birthday
To please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122
Jean and Mark Pascal, in honour of thier sons Mason and Shane’s Call Up Shelley Rothstein and Erle Schneidman, in honour of thier son Robbie’s Auf Ruf Lindsay Sacks and Jordan Feil, in honour of Jordan’s Auf Ruf Joanne and Benjamin Topor, in honour of Ben’s mother, Chana Topor Michaella and Israel Weintraub, in honour of the marriage of their son Oren to Adriana Tavera Mendoza
Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen
Dr. Michael Wasser
Louis
Tina and David Cytrynbaum Marlene and Joel King
and Spencer Burger, and Hayley Ossip, to express joy and pride in the Tevilah of niece, Rachel Scott and nephew, Fyvel Hershman Carole Burke, for the Torah honours
Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler, in appreciation of the Shaare Zedek office staff
Ellen Obrand Pesner
Sondra Segel and Martin Schwartz
Bebe and Howard Braziller
Dr. J. Bernard Tonchin Memorial Fund
Martin Calderon
Zeldie and Lionel Mincoff
Ariel Sashcov
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Breakfast Fund
Nancy and Jack Cooperberg Leba and Jack Cooperstone
Marianne Nemtin and Rodney Suliteanu Lili Nusbaum and Arnold Yesovitch
Susan,MyrnaBougieBramsonGeorge,Chuck
Jon Davine, in memory of Gordon Shore
Norman Bercovitch
Carly Rosenfeld and Ariel Sashcov, in honour of the Shabbat Hatan for Ariel Sashcov and their wedding Ingrid Valivieso Rivas and Lionel Caudron, in honour of their son Nathan’s Bris Mitchell Vatch, in honour of his son Alexander’s Bar DebbyMitzvahandManny
Todah Rabah
Diane, Jody, and Shore family, in memory of beloved uncle, Gordon Shore Sorin Steensballe
Dr. Michael Wasser, in memory of his father, Kenneth ShoshanaWasserWeinberger and Allon Pollak, in honour of their son Zach’s Bar Mitzvah Michaella and Israel Weintraub, in honour of their son Oren’s Auf Ruf
Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman, in honour of Elyse Wolman chanting the Haftarah Martin Calderon, in appreciation of the SZ Purim HillaParty
Bernard Henneman Kim and Jonathan Faerman Bonnie and Mark Merson Cara Merson and Celso Louro Taylor Nayman and Viktor Lazarov Jasmine and Marc Ovadia Jason JessicaRosenfeldandNeil Williamson
Life and Legacy Fund
Diana Teitelbaum Schweitzer and Dr. Morris Schweitzer
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Pinsler, in honour of Irving Rabinovitch’s 85th birthday
Evelyn Berkow and Irving Rabinovitch, to thank Shaare Zedek Sisterhood for their good wishes, in honour of Marvin Tafler’s birthday, in honour of Marlene Manis’ birthday, in memory of brother, Stanley Rabinovitch, Burt Spector, father, Louis Rabinovitch, mother, Lily Rabinovitch, and Sabrina SheilaReinhartHorwitz
Sheila Cohen Silverberg, in memory of her sister, Elenor Hubscher and husband, Jerry Silverberg
Sheila Soifer and Dr. Harvey Gradinger, in memory of Mali RochelleRubinScott
Kaddish Memorial Prayer Fund
Friedman and Mark Freedman, in honour of their son Oded’s Bar Mitzvah Peggy and Ron Garonce, in honour of their grandson Moishe’s Bar Mitzvah Heidi Hoi Ting and Levi Hoffman, in honour of their son Noah’s Bar Mitzvah
Vineberg, in honour of Paula Sacks’ beautiful Haftarah and Lenny Miller’s birthday
Fran and Murray Krane, in honour of Irving Rabinovitch’s 85th birthday
Lois and Marvin Tafler, in honour of Irving Rabinovitch’s 85th birthday.
Joyce Obront and Alan Schwartz, in memory of mother, Riva Obront Kiddush Fund
Miriam Blumer and Gregory Spector, in memory of father, Burt Spector
Ganit Kolender Novack and Phillip Bernstein, in honour of their daughter Avery’s Bat Mitzvah Doreen Levine, in memory of Lazarus Caplan Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer, in honour of their grandson Charles Baxter’s Bris Leonard Miller, in honour of his 81st birthday Leslie and Gary Ornstein Jean and Mark Pascal, in honour of their sons Mason and Shane’s Bar Mitzvah Sean Remz, in memory of Harold Remz Sabrina Roy and Dan Bounic, in honour of their daughter Brix’s baby naming Joe Saragosti, in memory of his mother, Zohara Saragosti
Jerry Silverberg Memorial Fund
Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman Peggy and Ron Garonce
Shavuot - Welcoming our Jews by Choice
Sharon and Leslie Groszman
Adriana Tavera Mendoza and Oren Weintraub Lenny Wolman
Lily and Louis Rabinovitch Memorial Fund
Sandra and Danny Rossner Frances Rubin and Berel Bokser Marie Sa and Joseph Page Paula Sacks
Dr. Shirley Blaichman and Dr. Mel Schwartz
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Paula Schor and Moshe Saban Carole Seidman and Richard Venor Rhonda Shanfield George Somogyi
Seder Fund
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Dr. Michael Wasser
Arthur MitchellSimcoeVatch
Sheila Schaffer, in memory of Seymour Pearl Marlene and Isaac Schwartz, in memory of mother, Ida Katz and in appreciation of Rabbi Bright Jack Shaicovitch
Bonnie and Mark Merson 2022 Torah Fund Event Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman
Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton, in memory of mother, Reba Morton
Manis, in honour of Mel Manis’ birthday
Rosalie Caplan and Bill Greenberg, in honour of mishebeirach being said for their family Minyanaires Fund
Diane and Arthur Newman, in memory of friend Maier Levac, grandmother, Gita Rachel Tomarkin, brother-in-law, Albert Resnick, and friend, Mendel Tomarkin, Gordon Shore, sister, Sunya Newman Aiken, and father, Lewis Rosenstein
Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler, to wish Rabbi Bright and family a very happy and healthy Passover Helaine Herman, in memory of Ruth Goodman Harriet Karel and Ronnie Diamond, in memory of mother, Sarah Diamond Sheldon Keesal
Caylah Marie-ArmelleMcCoy Placide
Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler
Paula Sacks, in memory of grandmother, Katya Eibel
Sharan Nadler-Shore and Brian Shore, in memory of father, Gordon Shore
Judith Cohen Pell and Robert Pell Freya and Martin Gordon
Lily and Moe Caplan Memorial Fund
Todah Rabah
Carol Blitstein Berall, in memory of husband, SandraLeonardBlostein Reinish
Gitty Libman Harte, in gratitude of Rabbi Bright. Jane Litwack, in memory of father, Emery Isaac Gombay
Dr. Pylyp Zolotarov Kitchen Fund: Blintz it up Erica Caden
Ellen Obrand Pesner, in memory of grandfather, Israel SharonObrandPeletz and Howard Kobernick Purim Celebration
Rebecca Clayman
Jane Litwack, in memory of William Kirsch and father, Emery Isaac Gombay Joe Saragosti
Maxine Bercovici
Allan Berger, in memory of Gordon Shore and Jack CaroleBigler Burke, in memory of Gordie Shore
Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer, for a speedy recovery to Debby Vineberg
Sharon Peletz and Howard Kobernick
Sasha and Ian Adler Louis DeniseMartinBougieCalderonFloresMartinez
and Carlos Diaz Lopez
Peggy and Ron Garonce Bonnie and Mark Merson
Sisterhood General Fund Karen and Henry Abramowicz Marion Brownstein Carole Burke for Torah honours Linda Kimelman
Jane Litwack, in memory of her father, Emery Isaac MarleneGombayandBuddy
To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122
Dr. Annette Majnemer and Dr. Michael Shevell, in memory of mother, Rejeanne Shevell
Denise and Conrad Cape Kara Goldenberg, in memory of Sharon Reinish Robin Goodman, in memory of mother, Elizabeth Goodman
Terri and Maury Simms, in honour of their LayniegrandchildrenSolomon Stein
Beverly Litvack
Esther Gaus and Hyman Garey Helaine Herman
Carol FrancesMarianEllenHarrietRebeccaBrendaLivermanMarkowitzNadlerNussbaumObrandPesnerPinskyRubinBokser
Rochelle Scott
Naomi AnnetteJacobsonandDavid Joseph
Joelle CarolynSelbySher and Robert Zelman
Adele Weinstein
Billy HeidiGoldigGossack
LornaGeigerGerson-Goldig and Philip Goldig
LindaCaroleBougieBurkeandLawrence
Annette and David Joseph Vera ThelmaKahnLesser Itcovitch
Dr. Sharon Miller, in honour of Dr. Earl Karanofsky, for his kindness and consideration in the emergency treatment of her mother, Sylvia Ethel Phillips
Sandra Blostein Reinish, in memory of daughterin-law, Sharon, father-in-law, Joseph, and motherin-law, Ida Louis Bougie, in memory of parents Claire Ouellette and Marcel Bougie Bebe and Howard Braziller, in memory of father, Samuel Newman
Dr. Shirley Blaichman and Dr. Mel Schwartz, in memory of father, Sam Blaichman
Nathan Brotman, in memory of Burton Spector, father-in-law, Julius Strezavsky, wife, Lila Strezavsky Brotman, and mother-in-law, Annie NormanStrezavskyBubis, in memory of mother, Ella Bubis and father, Issie Bubis
Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton, in memory of father, Irving Morton Emma Baron Frackt, in memory of Mark Selby Myrna and Isaac Blaichman, in memory of Gordon Shore
Linda Kimelman
Edith Glickman Lifshitz
Thelma Itcovitch Lesser
Ukrainian Relief Fund
Paula Sacks, in memory of father, Reuben Sacks Sheila Schaffer
Jane Litwack
Norman Spatz
Nancy and Jack Cooperberg
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Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler
Rona Shefler Heft
Gloria Bruner
Linda Shohet
and Berel Bokser
Eleanor Diamond
Todah Rabah
Marlene and Isaac Schwartz
Paula Sacks
SherylFrancesBurkeCaineCape
Joanne and Ben Topor
Gilla
Marilyn Hayes
Caryn Roll and Richard Kirsch Hena ShirleyKonLang Meltzer
Terry Trager
Carole
Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton Louis
Joanne and Ben Topor Dr. Michael Wasser Yahrzeit Fund
Toby DorothyShulmanTonchin
Lee Schacter
Louise Chalouh and Rubin Hertzman
Garmaise
Fran and Murry Krane, in memory of grandmother, Jeannette Herscovitch
Gail and Paul Gross, in memory of father, Nissan Shirin
Miriam and Jack Hoffman, in memory of mother, Rose Bergman, father, David Bergman, brother, Ray Joseph Hoffman, father, Paul Hoffman.
Kathy Eidinger Zuckerman and Allan Zuckerman, in memory of father, Michael Zuckerman
Peggy and Ron Garonce, in memory of son, Adam Garonce, mother, Irene Judith Weinstein, brother, Henry Goldberg, mother, Fay Goldberg , and father, Moe Goldberg.
Paula Joseph, in memory of brother, Joey Frai, and brother, Carl Frai
Sheila Horwitz Pinsler, in memory of husband, Paul Pinsler, mother-in-law, Sara Pinsler
Doreen Levine, in memory of husband, Harvey Levine, father, Sam Zrill, father-in-law, Sol Levine
Irving and Judy Katsof, in memory of father, Joseph Katsof, father, Irwin Shier, and mother, Rose
Isabel Juliver Smith, in memory of son, Marvin Warren Smith
Regina and Nahum Halpern, in memory of parents Sara Halpern and Joshua Halpern Marilyn Hayes, in memory of Gordie Shore
Barbara and Norman Kadanoff, in memory of father, Sam Kadanoff
Edith Glickman Lifshitz, in memory of mother, Ethel Glickman and sister, Eleanor Nadel
Claymen, in memory of grandmother, Fanny Miller
Minnie and Israel Lipman, in memory of Lazarus Caplan
Sylvia Gold and Marvin Fisher, in memory of father, Joseph Fisher
Sandra Korman and Jeffrey Wolff, in memory of father, David Wolff, father, Solomon Korman, and grandson, Dylan Lee Wolff
Mona Hirsh and Arthur Propst, in memory of mother, Eileen Propst
Todah Rabah
Cathy Geringer and Andrew Zeidel, in memory of mother, Miriam Geringer Lorna Gerson-Goldig and Philip Goldig, in memory of mother, Sylvia Gerson, and the Survivor Testimony of Fishel Goldig
Dr. Annette Majnemer and Dr. Michael Shevell, in memory of father, Hershal Majnemer
Shirley Lang Meltzer, in memory of husband Benjamin Meltzer and father, Jacob Lang Eleanor and Allan Levin, in memory of brother/ brother-in-law, Jerry Usheroff and mother/ mother-in-law, Tillie Levin
Mel Mandelbaum, in memory of Pola Mandelbaum
Karen Dubman and Louis Grossbaum, in memory of father, Hyman Dubman
Adeline Mandelcorn Bratz, in memory of father, Harry Mandelcorn
Marlene and Eli Manis, in memory of mother, Julia Manis
Anita Carpman and Harvey Lyman, in memory of father, David Lyman and sister, Sandra Cohen Lorna and Stanley Clamen, in memory of Gordon StevenShore
Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler, in memory of brotherin-law, Dr. Joseph Sternberg, father, Abraham Grisaru, father-in-law, Frank Wechsler, mother, Tzipora Grisaru
Thelma Itcovitch Lesser, in memory of father, Henry Itcovitch
Marion Caplan, in memory of mother, Sarah Diamond and husband, Lazarus Caplan
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Rhona Davine Rosenblatt and Jerry Rosenblatt, in memory of Gordon Shore
Audrey Burton and Robert Rosenfeld, in memory of mother, Rochel Rosenfeld
Leona Jasnoch, in memory of Ruth Goodman
Kirstenberg, in memory of father, Nathan Kirstenberg and mother, Ida Kirstenberg
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Essie and Morris Liquornik, in memory of Lazarus CaroleCaplanLowsky and Eddie Burack, in memory of brother, Hyman Burack, and mother, Rachel Burack
Bernard Henneman, in memory of Gordon Shore and Ruth Goodman
Carolyn Goodman-Mendelssohn, in memory of Lazarus Caplan Franceen Goodman Finesilver and Dr. Allan Finesilver, in memory of father, David Goodman Elyse Grodinsky-Kohn and Jeff Kohn, in memory of Gordy Shore
Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer, in memory of their friend, David Marcus Eibel
Mark Reinish, in memory of wife, Sharon Reinish Leonard Rosenthall, in memory of wife, Devorah Rabiner Rosenthall
David Moscovitz, in memory of mother, Norma Moscovitz
Sandra Segal Cudzinowski and Lionel Cudzinowski, in memory of mother, Etta Segal
Bonnie and Mark Merson, in memory of Burt Spector, father, Melvin Stober, and mother, Grace Stober
Carole Seidman and Richard Venor, in memory of uncle, Harry Greenberg
Bebe and Howard Braziller, in honour of Colin Ellis Braziller, passing the Bar and graduating in Civil and Common Law
Frances Rubin Bokser and Berel Bokser, in memory of mother, Ronnie Rubin, and father, Hersh Bokser
Judith Cohen Pell and Robert Pell
Beatrice Raider, in memory of father, Joseph Mager, brother, Daniel Mager, and mother, Bella SarahMagerReingewirtz and Danny Samra, in memory of mother, Pnina Reingewirtz
Trudy Sassoon, in memory of Gordy Shore
Terri and Maury Simms, in memory of mother, Sara Simms
Nadene and Jack Solomon, in memory of Martin SandraHochsteinStein, in memory of parents Annette and Robert BeverlyDorfmanandBrian
Sharan Nadler-Shore and Brian Shore, in memory of father, Gordon Shore
Diana Teitelbaum Schweitzer and Dr. Morris Schweitzer, in memory of father, Peter Schweitzer, mother, Florence Teitelbaum, and mother, Leah Schweitzer
Eidinger, in memory of mother, Polly Prashker, and mother-in-law, Rebecca Eidinger
Ethel Phillips, in memory of grandfather, Osias MonaLecknerPortigal, in memory of mother, Clara ClaireStattnerPrashker
Ronald Nelson, in memory of brother, Mark Nelson
Todah Rabah
Rhodie Ornstein and David Salzman, in memory of Cantor and Mrs. Mendel Fogel
Lil and Jack Margolis, in memory of father, David and father-in-law, Nathan Kaplan
Shirley and Alvin Schacter, in memory of Lazarus Caplan and the dedication of the Yahrzeit board
Marion Caplan, in memory of husband Lazarus LeslieCaplanand
Dr. Ann Grisaru Wechsler Jane Litwack
Hainya Wiseman, in memory of Lazarus Caplan Miriam Zunder Ross, in memory of brother, Mark Zunder and husband, Sydney Ross Youth and Young Adult Fund
Gary Ornstein, in honour of Elyse Wolman’s Haftarah Lili Nusbaum and Arnold Yesovitch, in honour of Kim Faerman’s organization of the bowling event Yom Hashoah Programs
Zeldie and Lionel Mincoff, in memory of brotherin-law, Jack Prosterman, father-in-law, Morris Prosterman, mother, Yetta Mincoff, and mother, Rose MannyPriedmanMorton, in memory of mother, Molly NonaMortonand
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Howard Tesher, in memory of his wife, Wendy Tesher
David Pascal, in memory of Gordon Shore
Philip Weinstein, in memory of mother, Irene Judith Weinstein
Steinberg, in memory of father, Robert Wexler
Sheila Soifer and Dr. Harvey Gradinger, in memory of Margie Cohen, Burt Spector, and father, Issie Mendel Soifer.
Joyce Ross, in memory of brother, Larry Klein Sandra and Danny Rossner, in memory of grandmother, Tillie Juliver
Adelaida Wainder, in memory of father, Nathan HarryWainderWeiner, in memory of mother, Franny JudyWeinerand
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