Passover Bulletin 2019

SPRING PASSOVER 2019/5779

TA B L E

of C O N T E N T S

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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RABBI YOSSI ON PESACH

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CANTOR BEN ON PESACH

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HEBREWS'COOL MESSAGE

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PASSOVER SCHEDULE

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KOSHER FOR PASSOVER GASOLINE

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PASSOVER VOCABULARY

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PASSOVER POEM: CRAVINGS

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PASSOVER RECIPES

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MAZAL TOV

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CONDOLENCES

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DONOR APPRECIATION YOUTH CHOIR

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KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

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TREE OF LIFE

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BOARD AND CLERGY

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PRESIDENT’S

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Now that we are finally leaving behind the cold and snowy winter, I am personally looking forward to more warmth, sunshine and gradually longer days. With this, comes Passover, one of the few holidays celebrated outside of the synagogue with food as its main focal point.

Sharing this special time with loved ones is essentially the Jewish kick-off to spring and summer. And what better correlation than the new beginning our ancestors had thousands of years ago when they finally escaped slavery in Egypt?

As we sit around our Passover tables, surrounded by friends and family, I invite you all to remember the challenge of the seder. We point to the shank bone and recite, “In every generation, a person is obliged to see oneself as if they, too, left Egypt�.

We remember the meaning of true freedom, liberation and redemption. And, again, we hope that this motivates us to live our lives with a passion for inclusion, acceptance and community.

From my family to yours, we wish you a Passover filled with peace, loved ones, and an appreciation that our personal freedom is always worth striving to achieve.

Have a very happy holiday, Andrew, Fay, Alanna and Leni

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R A B B I YO S S I

on P E S AC H

As Passover, the Festival of Spring or Chag ha’Aviv, approaches, I find myself eagerly awaiting our freedom from the tyranny of winter. This year, the Exodus season cannot come soon enough. The cold seemed to last longer than usual and the snow accumulate higher than most of us are used to. You might have noticed the piles parted down the middle with sidewalks in between so we could cross...

That conveniently brings us to this commemorative holiday and the wide variety of foods that only make their appearance on Pesach/Passover. The reasons for the foods we eat range from symbolic (like maror and matzah), convenient (like vegetable farfel kugel from United), and practical (like prunes), to those that please our mother (the dishes she slaved over) and, of course, the sentimental (like matzah and jam). There are so many foods and too many reasons to detail them all here, so I would like to focus on a fairly common item on our culinary plate: fish.

Across all of Canada, as the snow melts, hopefully slowly (to avoid flooding), it creates a naturally healthy ecosystem. High water levels and steady cool flows provide a healthy habitat for newly hatching fish, while the deep water provides cool resting places for wary creatures, and the insect hatch—governed by water temperature—completes the aquatic cycle.

If your idea of fishing is a “klap” to the head with a bowling pin at Freidman’s Fish, you may not have studied the secret life of fish so closely. But as anyone who has ever fished can tell you, the health of the water is the major determinant of good fish. Even their taste changes depending on water quality and temperature.

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This year, when you enjoy fish at your Seder table, whether it is sweet, salt and pepper, baked, fried, boiled, raw, or ‘no thanks’, remember that fish is also a wonderful reminder of the gifts of the season—a healthy spring for our natural world. Fish take on the symbolism, no different than the way Karpas represents the new green growth of spring.

Water and spring may also evoke the Midrashic lore, which tells of the fantastic moment when the sea split and the Israelites could even see fish swimming in the Red Sea as they walked the dry land to freedom. (Note the scene with the whale in the Prince of Egypt).

With that, I wish you all a year of renewal, a beautiful spring season, redemption from the enslavements in your lives, and a delicious kosher Pesach!

Chag Sameach, Rabbi Yossi, Michol, and Allegra

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C A N TO R B E N

on P E S AC H

My daughter Emily receives books on a monthly basis from PJ Library that are thematically connected to the next Jewish holiday approaching. Most recently, she received a Passover book, which contained one of my favourite moments of the Exodus story. It was depicted so beautifully: the deep blue sea parting and creating two steep walls of water, with dry land in between for the Israelites to pass through while escaping from their oppressors.

When I looked at the glorious visual image in the book, I couldn’t help but think about the Friday night kiddush—the prayer over the wine that says we should remember leaving Egypt. As a kid, while my dad chanted the blessing, I remember thinking, "Why should I care about our people being slaves thousands of years ago?"

My Jewish guilt kicked in and I felt ashamed for having that thought. And then I had one of those ‘ah ha!’ moments where I realized it could have been me and my family trying to flee. Today, in a world with on-demand music and TV, beautiful vacations and fine dining, it can be really hard to feel connected to our ancestors who were slaves. So where does that leave us?

Well, in my time at Beth Torah, Rabbi Yossi has taught me that we should not feel badly for our success and achievements. That we should study, work hard and enjoy life to the fullest. We can do all of this—be as fruitful as we possibly can—but, at the same time, appreciate how far we have come since slavery and actively help those who are not as privileged.

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When we sit down to a bountiful Passover dinner, let’s enjoy that experience with our family and friends, knowing that so many cannot have this same experience.

In fact, many people go to bed with empty bellies. But we have the ability to be impactful. Because of our hard work and good fortune, we can help improve the lives of the less fortunate.

They call matzah ‘the bread of affliction’ (no jokes here about what it does to our digestive track). When we sit at the seder table this year, let us all think about those who eat so little every day, all year long.

Let’s be grateful for everything we have and help others who need it. Let’s gather and sing at the seder, Ha Lachma Anya—“All those who are hungry, let them come and eat!”

I love this particular version by Cantor Moishe Oysher: http://tiny.cc/s1ic5y May you all have a happy and healthy Passover!

Sincerely, Cantor Ben, Karen, Emily, and new addition Ryan

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HEBREWS’COOL

message

Beth Torah Hebrew School always strives to add something new, exciting and educational to our dynamic learning environment. This year, grades 4, 5 and 6 students worked in groups to create Passover ‘mind maps’ designed to push their thinking outside of the box.

They posed questions such as “Pharaoh vs. Moses: What are the ingredients to be a great leader?” and when speaking about historical Jewish identity in Egypt, “What does Jewish identity mean in Exile?” The purpose was to help students see the importance of tradition, holidays and their role within Judaism.

The older students then mentored the younger students, leading them in activities.

To thank their mentors, the younger students made Chocolate-Covered Caramelized Matzah Crunch and discussed the importance of matzah and other traditional Passover foods, while baking. They had such an amazing time making and sharing the delicious treats! Our mentoring system helps bring all of our students together each year and create a strong sense of community in our school.

We are also excited for our second annual Beth Torah Hebrew School Passover Olympics, which splits students into teams and encourages them to work together.

Some of the unique activities are the 10 Plagues Team Tower Building, Chametz Scavenger Hunt, 4 Questions Relay Race, Chocolate Seder, and much more!

To make your own Chocolate-Covered Caramelized Matzah Crunch at home, follow the recipe on the following page. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday!

Kayla Hendricks Director of Education

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Chocolate Covered Caramelized Matzah Crunch

Ingredients 4 - 6 SHEETS UNSALTED MATZAHS

Method 1. Line a rimmed baking sheet (approximately 11” x 17” or 28 cm x 42 cm) completely with foil, making sure the foil goes up and over the edges. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).

2. Line the bottom of the sheet with matzah, breaking extra pieces as necessary to fill in any spaces.

1 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER

3. In a 3-4 quart (3-4L) heavy duty saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together, and cook over medium heat.

4. Stir until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil.

Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

½ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

5. Remove from heat, add salt and vanilla, and pour over matzah. Spread the caramel with a heatproof spatula.

6. Put the pan in the oven and reduce heat to 350ºF (175ºC) degrees. Bake for 15 minutes.

1 CUP BROWN SUGAR

1 ½ CUPS CHOCOLATE CHIPS

1 CUP TOASTED SLICED ALMONDS (OPTIONAL)

7. As it bakes, it will bubble up, but make sure it is not burning every once in a while. If it is burning in spots, remove from oven and reduce heat to 325ºF (160ºC), then replace the pan.

8. Remove from oven and immediately cover with chocolate chips. Let stand 5 minutes, then spread with an offset spatula.

9. If desired, sprinkle with toasted almonds (or any other nut, toasted and coarsely-chopped), flaky sea salt, or roasted cocoa nibs.

10. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

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passover S C H E D U L E FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Erev Pesach 7:30 AM Fast of the First Born services, BTC Charney Family Hall 10:59 AM Finish eating chametz 12:08 PM Finish selling or burning all chametz 5:30 PM Erev Pesach services 7:48 PM Candle lighting / First seder Saturday, April 20 Pesach Day 1 / Shabbat 8:45 AM Morning services 8:49 PM Candle lighting / Second Seder Sunday, April 21 Pesach Day 2 (Day 1 of Omer) 8:45 AM Morning services 8:58 PM Observance ends Monday, April 22 Pesach Day 3 Chol Hamoed (Day 2 of Omer) Tuesday, April 23 Pesach Day 4 Chol Hamoed (Day 3 of Omer) Wednesday, April 24 Pesach Day 5 Chol Hamoed (Day 4 of Omer) Thursday, April 25 Pesach Day 6 Chol Hamoed (Day 5 of Omer) 7:55 PM Candle lighting Friday, April 26 Pesach Day 7 Chol Hamoed (Day 6 of Omer) 8:45 AM Morning services 7:56 PM Candle lighting Saturday, April 27 Pesach Day 8 / Shabbat Chol Hamoed (Day 7 of Omer) 8:45 AM Morning services 10:00 AM Yizkor / Aliyah for March of the Living participants 9:05 PM Holiday ends

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KO S H E R

for PA S S OV E R

GASOLINE Danielle Wolfbergand and Henry Lorman Bergen County Jewish Times Teaneck, New Jersey March 1, 2007 (Humour) Yaniv Ban-Zaken, a local gas station owner, will be selling Kosher for Passover gasoline during the holiday this year. The move, Ben-Zaken says, has become necessary due to the increased ethanol content in gasoline required by the government. The ethanol is typically derived from corn, which is a forbidden food for Jews on Passover. And, according to Ben-Zaken, under Jewish law, it is also forbidden to derive any benefit from corn.

"We will be providing a number of services to anyone interested in making their motor vehicle Kosher for Passover," Ben-Zaken says. Services will include sip honing off the non-Kosher gasoline and replacing it with the Kosher gasoline. The entire process will be supervised by Rabbi Yitzchok Mendelbaum. A special exemption to the EPA rule regarding the plant ethanol content of gasoline had to be obtained from the government to allow for the use of this gasoline.

The move has created some controversy among local community leaders. Rabbi Shalom Silver, of Congregation Ohel Emeth in Teaneck, has recommended to his congregants that they not buy the gasoline. "Although Jews of Ashkenazi descent are not permitted to eat corn on Pesach, they are permitted to derive benefit from corn byproducts, such as gasoline with ethanol additives," he said.

However, Rabbi Mordechai Silver (no relation to Shalom Silver), of Yeshivas Torah Ohr in nearby Englewood, disagrees and maintains that, while it

might technically be acceptable to use mass-produced gasoline, those who can afford to purchase the new alternative should. "In Jewish law, we have a principle of lifnim mshura s hadin—going above and beyond the basic requirements of the law," he explained in an email.

"Thank G-d, many people in the area can afford to do so in this case."

Some local Jewish leaders have also complained about the high price of the ethanol-free gas, which Ben-Zaken estimates will be $9.69 per gallon, but Ben-Zaken insists that it is necessary. "The Kosher gas is made in small quantities and not mass produced, so the costs are high." In fact, Ben-Zaken, an immigrant from Israel who is not himself religious, claims that he will not be making any profit on the sale of the Kosher gas. "I'm doing this more as a community service. My hope is that people will be more likely to patronize my station the rest of the year."

Julio Sanchez, one of Ben-Zaken’s employees, also expressed some concern over the high price, explaining that it might drive away customers and reduce his income from tips. Co-worker Naveen Samhari disagreed, because, as he says, "Orthodox Jews are among the best tippers in the area."

Ben-Zaken also says he will be contracting with a local car rental agency to provide customers with a Kosher for Passover car if they would prefer not to use their own. This will also save the time of having to clean chametz from the car before Pesach— time that many local two-income families do not have. "Jews use different dishes for Passover. They ought to be able to use a different car, as well," Ben-Zaken says.

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vocabulary

P E S AC H ZMAN CHEIRUTEINU The season of our liberation

our homes. Many people hide a few pieces of bread so that people will have something to find. After the search, place all chametz aside and perform Bittul Chametz.

CHAG HA-AVIV Holiday of spring CHAG HA-MATZOT Holiday of unleavened bread SEDER The set order of the holiday meal HAGGADAH Literally means “the telling.”

It is also the book we read from during the Seder.

MATZAH The unleavened bread we eat during Passover. It reminds us that, in the story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were in a hurry to leave Egypt, the bread was not given ample time to rise.

CHAMETZ Forbidden foods during Passover that contain ingredients such as yeast, which allow foods to rise.

MECHIRAT CHAMETZ A traditional process of selling one’s chametz.

Originally, this process was devised for Jews in the food or liquor business with substantial quantities of chametz. To avoid serious financial loss, Mekhirat Chametz was devised to allow the sale of chametz to a non-Jew. It is an example of how Jewish law can respond in a humane way to a problem created by its own legal system. Today, anyone can perform Mekhirat Chametz.

BIDIKAT CHAMETZ After sundown the night before Passover begins, it is customary to search for chametz in

BITTUL CHAMETZ To perform this ritual, state the following: “All leaven in my possession which I have not seen or removed, or of which I am unaware, is hereby nullified and ownerless as the dust of the earth.” Once you have made the chametz worthless and ownerless, you get rid of the chametz through Bi-ur Chametz.

BI-UR CHAMETZ The ritual destruction of chametz should take place no later than the fifth hour on the first day of Passover (the day of the first Seder). Whatever chametz is found during the Bittul Chametz, and is left over from breakfast should be gathered together, brought outside, and burned. After the burning, recite Bittul Chametz again: “All leaven in my possession, whether I have seen it or not, whether I have removed it or not, is hereby nullified and ownerless as the dust of the earth.”

FOUR QUESTIONS The questions traditionally asked by the youngest person at the Seder.

EXODUS The story of the Israelites leaving a life of slavery from Egypt, found in the Book of Exodus in the Bible.

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P E S AC H

cravings

By SHARRON ELKOUBY Poet in Residence, Beth Torah Congregation Day 1 The first Seder was lovely, the food was delish, I really enjoyed mom’s gefilte fish.

Day 2 Another great Seder, and oh, what a spread!

I don’t even mind the unleavened bread.

Day 3 Matzah, oh matzah, you’re bland and you’re dry, And the end of Pesach, alas, isn’t nigh.

Day 4 What I wouldn’t give for a bagel and shmear, But the end of Passover still isn’t near.

Day 5 Chocolate chip cookies are in my thoughts, But macaroons are all I’ve got.

Day 6 Pasta Alfredo with warm garlic bread Is the current obsession that’s inside my head.

Day 7 Onion buns, challah, croissants and such, Oh, I’ve missed them very much!

Day 8 I’m saying farewell to matzah brei, Tonight I’ll feast on pastrami on rye!

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PA S S OV E R

recipes

There has been a clear shift in the last decade when it comes to moral beliefs, dietary restrictions, and food intolerances. And as we celebrate Passover 2019, many people will be striving to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and allergen-free lifestyles at their seders.

But hey, there’s always guacamole!

Here are a few more ideas and a couple recipes we’ve gathered to make this holiday more inclusive—and satisfy most (if not all) of your guests at the seder table!

MATZAH • Look for egg-free and gluten-free varieties • Matzah is usually dairy-free and nut-free by default, but check labels to be sure MATZO BALLS • Use vegetable broth with matzo farfel • Use boxed mix with an egg substitution EGG SUBSTITUTIONS (PER 1 EGG) • 1 Tbsp – ¼ cup applesauce

• 1 ripe mashed banana • 1 Tbsp of potato starch + 3 Tbsp warm water • 1 tsp Kosher for Passover baking soda + 1 Tbsp vinegar SEDER PLATE SUBSTITUTIONS • Shank bone – Use a roasted beet to symbolize the death of the first born • Hard-boiled egg – Use an avocado pit to represent the cycle of life

Potato and Spinach Patties Ingredients

3.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced small 1 large onion, diced small 3 cups of water (do not drain afterwards so water remains in recipe) 2 cups chopped raw spinach ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper 1 cup matzo meal (gluten-free, if needed)

Vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free Source: Jewish Food Hero

Method

1. Dice potatoes into medium-sized cubes and dice onion into tiny pieces 2. Place potatoes, onion, water, salt and pepper in a large soup pot 3. Simmer about 30 minutes until potatoes are mushy, and water is absorbed (avoid burning the bottom) 4. Remove potatoes from heat and mash completely, then preheat oven to 400°F 5. Chop and measure out 4 cups spinach, add to potatoes and mix evenly 6. Form mixture into patties approximately 2.5” in diameter 7. Coat lightly with matzo meal on both sides and place on a non-stick cookie tray 8. Bake 10 minutes or until slightly brown, then flip 9. Bake another 10 minutes or until slightly brown, serve warm

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Mock Chopped Liver Ingredients ¼ cup vegetable broth (gluten-free, if needed) ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ½ cup walnuts ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free Source: Jewish Food Hero

Method 1. Heat vegetable broth over medium-high heat in a 9” or 10” skillet 2. Add the onion and garlic, and sprinkle with a few pinches of the sea salt 3. Sauté for 10 minutes, adding a little more broth if onion begins sticking 4. Add the mushrooms and another few pinches of sea salt 5. Add a little more vegetable broth, if needed 6. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened 7. Blend vegetables, remaining salt, walnuts, vinegar and pepper in a food processor 8. Mix well, but not until completely smooth, and adjust seasoning to taste 9. Garnish with parsley or chives, serve cold or at room temperate

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MAZAL TOV! Mazal tov to the following students who celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah at Beth Torah from August 1, 2018 to April 1, 2019.

Mikhail B.

Izzy L.

Chloe D.

Andi M.

Alexandra E.

Harley M.

Jacob F.

Jaime M.

Alex G.

Noa M.

Carolyn G.

Talia M.

Judah G.

Tommy N.

Justin G.

Ella P.

Olivia G.

Max P.

Rachel G.

Jordan R.

Skylar G.

Ben S.

Thomas G.

Ellie S.

William G.

Natasha S.

Brady H.

Dafna W.

Sophie H.

Ryan W.

Layla K.

Teddy W.

Noah K.

Ori Z.

Noah K.

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CONDOLENCES We offer our sincerest condolences to the following families on their losses since September 1, 2018. May you know no more sorrow.

ED APPELTON husband of Rhonda Appelton, father of Stephanie Appelton, and David Appelton SIDNEY CHAPNICK husband of Sophie Chapnick, father and father-in-law of Lorne and Sharon Chapnick, Jeffrey Chapnick, Thea and Jeffrey Greenspoon AVRUM COHEN father and father-in-law of Michael and Naomi Cohen MEIR COHEN-NEHEMIA father and father-in-law of Danya Cohen, Gideon and Meghan Cohen, Efrat and Joel Pearlman ELLEN ROCHELLE COWAN mother and mother-in-law of Ilana and Anton Rabie

ALEX KREMER father and father-in-law of Sidney Kremer and Zoe Mandel RUTH MORGAN mother and mother-inlaw of Edward and Anna Morgan, grandmother of Jennie and David Brodski STANLEY MOSTYN brother of Louis Mostyn GAYLE REINSTEIN mother and motherin-law of Shelley and Paul Tushinski STEPHEN RUBY father and father-in-law of Peter Ruby and Stephanie Kirsh VIOLET SOSNOW mother and mother-inlaw of Angela Sosnow and Allen Charney BERNICE STARKMAN mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Amy Prenick

JAY DAVIS husband of Denise Davis, father and father-in-law of Glenn and Pam Davis

GERALD WEISER father and father-inlaw of Brent Weiser and Sharon Katz Weiser

NORMAN FEDER father and father-inlaw of Elliot and Karen Feder JOAN (ESTELLE) FEDERMAN mother and mother-in-law of Lawrence Federman and Lynne Feingold

LLOYD LEIB YOUNGMAN father and father-in-law of Mark Youngman and Stephanie (Steffi) Black.

HELEN FIRESTONE mother and motherin-law of Leslie and Giselle Firestone GILBERT GALLEN father and father-inlaw of Steven and Debra Gallen

LLOYD ZERKER Husband of Sally Zerker, father and father-in-law of Howard and Carole Zerker, Michael and Hyla Davis

RHONDA BETH GREEN sister and sisterin-law of Lisa and Stephen Pinkus

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DONORS Thank you to our generous donors from September 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 who continue to help keep our community thriving!

GENERAL DONATION Heath and Danielle Applebaum Lenny Baranek and Ita Kleiner William and Lynda Castor Harvey and Arlene Consky Leonard Dezenhouse and Fern Lukofsky Leonard Eisen Frances and Samy Ezerzer Elliot and Karen Feder Harry and Helen Fox Michael Gangel Sheldon and Gillian Glazer Robbie and Elaine Goldberg Alan Greenberg Jack and Tolsa Greenberg Mark Grenville David and Candace Jacobs Jermark Plumbing and Mechanical Mark Krantzberg and Iris Rosenbluth Saul and Annalea Libstug Jack and Sandra Miller Louis and Mostyn Nannette Arnice Pollock Mollie Rothman Henry Ruschin Daniel Samson and Galit Janco Samson Faith Sherman Steeles Memorial Chapel Mark and Elyse Tytel United Way of Greater Toronto Alma Wagner

Michael and Janice Yermus CANTORIAL FUND Carl Rosen KIDDUSH FUND Ethel Abramowitz Howard Adler and Marla Eisen Shlomo and Jennifer Badani Bonnie Baker Mark Eckler and Sharon Zohar Brian and Shelly Feldman Vern Freedlander and Wendy Kosky Michael Gangel Jon Jonsson and Tami Swartz Guy and Laura Kay Robert Koven Mark Krantzberg and Iris Rosenbluth Mel and Helen Leiderman David Lewis and Gayle Nussbaum Mark and Leslie Marmer Helen Mueller Joel Raskin and Susan Lieff Joseph and Ann Rastin Harry Shapero and Teresa Goldenberg David Schwartz and Barbara Miller Schwartz Catherine Silver Jordana Silver Larry and Cindy Turk Ira Tytel and Jennifer Sernaker-Tytel Mark and Elyse Tytel

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MEMORY FUND Leon and Freda Yermus OTHER DONATION Steve Jacobs

SIDDURIM / MACHZORIM FUND Robbie and Elaine Goldberg Shawn and Lori Goldenberg

PROGRAMMING FUND Anonymous Susan Carbone Haim Cohen Sharon Edwards Amy Etinger Maureen Greaves Laurrel Hobbs Amy Hunt Mona Kleperis Jules Kronis Grace Latini Joelle Mulombo Anne Murray Joan Pallett Rhonda Saul Franciska Tatar Coraine Willins Patricia Yuill

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