ORAH Summer 2018

Summer 2018

ORAH 100 Years of Changing Lives

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CHW in the XXI Century: Global Jewish Responsibilities Debbie Eisenberg Redefining Philanthropy Alina Ianson Assaf Harofeh Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach Canadian Young Judaea Risa Epstein Hadassah Medical Organization Prof. Zeev Rotstein

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Hadassah Academic College Prof. Bertold Fridlender

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Hadassah International Joyce Rabin World WIZO Esther Mor World WIZO Prof. Rivka Lazovksy 100 Years of CHW History A look back at CHW in Winnipeg and the Maritimes

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Children: The C in CHW Healing Broken Families

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CHW in Canada Community Partners Update

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Healthcare: The H in CHW Dare to Dream, Dare to Speak Women: The W in CHW An Interview with Galit Baram Tribute Gala Honouring National President Debbie Eisenberg

Sustainer Profile Ana M. Porzecanski, MD Woman of Distinction Ilsa Seetner CHW Directors Why I Aspire to be a CHW Director Silan (Date Honey) Cookies CHW Netanya Technological High School Patisserie Progam In Conversation Alicia Epstein CHW Legacy Circle Bev Corber ORAH Magazine Summer 2018

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CHW Insider Membership News and Information CHW Members Bulletin Board Updates for CHW Members Get to Know Your CHW Professional Team CHW SHUK Centre and Chapter Fundraisers How To Book Your Visit How-to Guide For Booking Your CHW Project Visit CHW Project Visit Guide Visiting CHW Projects CHW Coast to Coast Updates from CHW Centres across Canada CHW Events Calendar What’s coming up at a CHW Centre near you!

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PUBLISHER Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) EXECUTIVE EDITOR Debbie Eisenberg National President EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alina Ianson National Executive Director ART DIRECTOR Kevin Gonzalez MANAGING EDITOR/COPY WRITER Rebecca Bowslaugh ISRAEL CORRESPONDENT Haley Burkes The articles which appear in ORAH Magazine, while representing the opinions of the authors (or issuing agencies), may not necessarily reflect the official views of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW). We welcome any letters or comments regarding the contents of ORAH Magazine.

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By supporting Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), you are funding life-changing programs and services for thousands of Children, Women, and Families in Israel and Canada..

HELPING CHILDREN

DAYCARES A child of working parents requires a safe and enriching environment during the school day. Children receive nutritious hot meals and snacks, ensuring they can focus on learning, playing, and growing.

SCHOOLS Offer a student a diverse range of educational programs and services designed to meet each learner’s specific needs.

YOUTH CLUBS

Promote a safe, fun, and educational space for children to hang out in while their parents are still at work. Kids enjoy recreational activities, a wholesome meal, and personalized tutoring.

SUMMER CAMPS

Send a Canadian child to a Jewish summer camp.

Open up a world of discovery as campers explore their Jewish roots, make friends, enjoy what nature has to offer, and discover hidden talents.

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE

HOSPITALS Heal a patient who has experienced a stroke. They will have immediate access to life-saving surgery and a chance for full recovery.

SAVING LIVES Hadassah Hospital and Assaf Harofeh Medical Center provide life-saving treatment that can mean the difference between life and death to trauma patients.

COLLEGE Provide careerfocused and innovative teaching methods, as well as a diverse culture for students. A high level of academic training will prepare students for careers that promise a better future.

RESOURCES Provide healthcare professionals with modern tools, and healthcare students with the education needed, so patients requiring urgent care are never turned away.

SUPPORTING WOMEN

PARENTAL HOTLINE

Support a single-mother who is concerned about her child’s behaviour. A specially trained volunteer will offer a listening ear, support, and direction, ensuring that mother and child thrive.

WOMEN’S & COMMUNITY CENTRES

Support a woman who is struggling day-to-day to feed her children. She receives guidance and job skills training, empowering her and her family.

Help families reach their full potential through social programs, recreational activities, and support groups, so that they can lead productive, independent lives.

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CHW in the XXI Century:

Global Jewish Responsibilities Debbie Eisenberg National President

Dear Friends,

Wasn’t it only yesterday that I was writing to you as CHW’s new National President?

Time flies, and here I am in the last few months of my two-year term.

The cornerstones of my vision, sustainability and growth, are vital for ensuring that CHW remains a vibrant and leading philanthropic organization as we stride forward. I am happy to report that a number of initiatives, implemented during this administration, are already bearing fruit for our wonderful organization. Here are just a few highlights.

I was privileged to lead CHW during our Centennial year, 2017. We celebrated with an amazing “Celecation” trip to Israel, where over 85 new and old friends of CHW enjoyed a once-in-a lifetime experience visiting our beloved projects and seeing the country in unique and inspiring ways. One historic event was the signing of an agreement with Hadassah Academic College (HAC) in Jerusalem, CHW’s first new partnership of this century.

As a fundraising organization, we have seen impressive growth during the past two years. Over the last two years, Major Gifts doubled, allowing us to meet and exceed our fundraising goals. The Spring 2018 Annual Campaign was another success story, raising nearly $1,400,000, an increase of over 15% in a two-year period.

I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Board of Directors, the entire professional team, and you - CHW’s loyal members, friends, volunteers, and donors, for making these past two years so exciting and fulfilling for me. We all have so much to be proud of !

Todah Rabah,

Debbie Eisenberg National President

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Redefining Philanthropy Alina Ianson National Executive Director

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

— Socrates Dear Friends, We are living in an era of change. Cultural and demographic shifts are occurring at an unprecedented speed, and it’s all anyone can do to keep up. According to Statistics Canada, volunteering has gone down by over 40% in the last five years, and membership organizations are on a steep decline worldwide. The world of philanthropy is changing fast, and in order to keep up, CHW is embracing change and looking towards the future.

Even with the constant shifts, there is hope; charitable giving in Canada is up 80%. What this tells us is that as a charitable organization with a century old mission of supporting children, healthcare, and women in Israel and Canada, we have to cultivate the culture of philanthropy.

We will nurture our volunteers, we will encourage our supporters, and we will promote our leaders. Whatever we do, the most important question we must ask ourselves is, “How will this help us fulfill our mission and help those who rely on our support?”

The culture of philanthropy means every one of us – employee, friend, volunteer, and supporter – plays an integral role in the overall success of CHW. Together we will welcome change and take action to ensure CHW can continue to make a positive and lasting impact on Israel, Canada, and the world.

Alina Ianson National Executive Director

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100 Years of Changing Lives

WHO WE ARE

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is a non-political, non-partisan national network of dedicated volunteers and professionals who strongly believe that the advancement of childcare, education, healthcare and women’s issues transcends politics, religion and national boundaries.

OUR MISSION

CHW passionately supports programs and services for Children, Healthcare and Women in Israel and Canada.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the best Canadian philanthropic organization supporting social services, programs and projects in Israel and Canada. We strive to be recognized as the leaders by our members and friends, donors, partners and our beneficiaries in Israel and Canada.

We strongly believe that every human being deserves to achieve their full potential, while living in safety and security. Our support of excellent education, advanced medical care and ground breaking research benefits people globally, improves lives and provides hope.

By providing donors and volunteers with a vehicle to affect meaningful change through their philanthropy, CHW enables its supporters to make the world a better place.

OUR VALUES

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is a philanthropic organization proudly committed to: • Supporting and improving the lives of families in Israel Enriching the lives of Canadians • Empowering women to reach their full potential • Offering education and leadership opportunities • Embracing social change • Operating with integrity and fiscal responsibility • Ensuring a legacy for future generations 8

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Dear Friends, I’m proud to share with you highlights of the last few months.

A few weeks ago, a 50-year-old man arrived at the hospital with an occlusion of the basilar artery, the main artery to the brain stem. This is a fatal condition.

ASSAF HAROFEH MEDICAL CENTER Director General

Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach

The patient was rushed to the CHW Marla Dan Stroke and Invasive Neuroradiology Institute, where Dr. Ronen Levite and his team performed the catheterization and extracted the blockage. The surgery was a complete success, and after just a few days he was discharged and sent home.

CHW friends, together we are saving lives. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of care in a humane way, and as such we are constantly learning and improving processes. Juggling daily life with strategic thinking, we are currently planning for the future by preparing a master plan that will

accommodate an increase in patients.

Current infrastructure updates include: - Emergency Department wait times will decrease with the addition of an area dedicated to the treatment of less urgent patients.

- The Allergy Institute is moving soon to its newly renovated location.

- Doubling the capacity of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research in order to accommodate the huge demand.

And that is Assaf Harofeh’s development in a nutshell.

I would like to conclude with my deepest gratitude and love. Thank you very much for your generous support.

Warmest regards, Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach Director General

Dear Friends,

CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA National Executive Director Risa Epstein

I have just arrived back from spending a week in Poland with 85 Young Judaean’s on Biluim Israel and 18 adults on our Adult Mission. It was a wonderful and moving experience to be able to share the rich history of Polish Jewry prior to the Holocaust and the devastation that Hitler and the Nazi’s perpetrated on our people. It is always so enlightening to hear young people speak about their experience and then be able to witness their elation upon arriving in Israel.

I have been Executive Director for CYJ for almost 30 years, and yet I never tire of seeing young Jewish youth engaged in Jewish and Zionist history. Much has changed over the years but CYJ campers love for their community and people has not dimmed.

Thanks to CHW’s commitment to CYJ, our Movement has grown exponentially over the last 10 years.

This September we will be having regular programs in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, London, and Vancouver, which makes us Canada’s largest Jewish Youth Movement.

Wishing you all the best, Risa Epstein National Executive Director

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Dear Friends, Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) is very grateful to CHW for your integral support. The Nursing Control Centers in the Lower Level IV Surgical Center in our Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower and the Fertility Unit help ensure essential needs of children, women and their families.

HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION Director General Prof. Zeev Rotstein

HADASSAH ACADEMIC COLLEGE President

Prof. Bertold Fridlender

HAC is CHW’s first new partnership of the century

During the past year HMO has been renewing itself in all spheres, implementing new technologies, creating new facilities, investing in innovative research, and providing leading education. We have also been fortifying our financial situation. I am proud to share with you that we are definitely on the right track.

The coming of summer marks the close of the academic year at the Hadassah Academic College. This past year, 225 talented and motivated students pursued clinical studies in speech and hearing therapy within the framework of our newly created CHW Centre for Clinical Training and Community Care. This diverse group includes Israeli Jews from all backgrounds including 25 ultra-Orthodox “Haredi” students; new immigrants from around the world; Ethiopian Jews; and Christian and Muslim Arabs. These students, most of whom are the first in their family to pursue a college education and profession, share a common desire to help and serve others, and in doing so, advance the level of medical care in Israel.

As part of their clinical training, these students reached out to and treated over 7,000 Jewish and Arab patients at HAC’s community outreach clinics throughout

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2017 was CHW’s centennial, and 2018 is a special HMO centennial year - 100 years since the foundation was laid in Palestine for what is now Hadassah Medical Organization, the 100th anniversary of the Henrietta Szold Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing, and our Ophthalmology Department centenary.

We look forward to more exciting celebrations in the future, including new CHW partnerships.

Thank you for your integral support and friendship.

Prof. Zeev Rotstein Director General

Israel. This included hearing testing for over 1,500 pre-school children at special needs kindergartens throughout Jerusalem.

This year, 45 seniors will graduate to pursue careers as speech-language pathologists or audiologists providing quality medical care at hospitals, health clinics, and rehabilitation centres throughout Israel. In doing so, they raise medical standards and set “best practices” in the profession.

Thank you CHW for helping us train the next generation of speech and language professionals for institutions throughout Israel. Each and every student is a tribute to CHW’s commitment to children, healthcare, and women.

Prof. Bertold Fridlender President

Dear Friends, Hadassah International extends best wishes to Canadian Hadassah-WIZO for great success as you meet the goals of your Annual Campaign, which will ensure the essential needs of children, women and families at your projects, as well as your newest commitment to the Hadassah Medical Center – a Nursing Control Center, in the Surgical Center of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower.

Hadassah International is particularly proud of the Hadassah Medical Organization’s preparations to meet the challenges of the Jerusalem Gateway Project, which is aimed at bringing new high-tech industry and residents to the Jerusalem area. This reflects the continuation of the countless contributions that Hadassah has provided to the greater Jerusalem municipality for over 100 years, bringing modern healthcare, innovative research, and training to the next generation of medical professionals. Yes, we have a great deal to be proud of in our historic partnership with the State of Israel.

We will soon be celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Hadassah Henrietta Szold School of Nursing; its leadership in Nursing Education and its commitment to the Dear Friends I had the good fortune to be invited to the 2016 CHW Annual General Meeting in Vancouver and the 2017 Centennial celebrations in Toronto. I met a warm close-knit group of lifelong CHW leaders present and past; dedicated and committed volunteers, donors and benefactors; each playing a significant role in CHW and WIZO’s collective success and strength.

CHW and WIZO have one goal - to improve lives, and to provide hope for the underprivileged members of society. Our exceptional leaders - Lillian Freiman and Rebecca Sieff – respectively, had a dream, the vision and the ability to turn them into reality and inspire and motivate so many others to join them.

exceptional quality of nursing care for over a century is noteworthy. From two nurses early in the last century treating eye diseases and providing care to mothers and babies, to the formidable institution that it is today, we are justifiably proud of your dedication towards enhancing nursing care.

And speaking of anniversaries, we are celebrating 100 years of Hadassah’s Ophthalmology Department which has brought exceptional eye-care to not only those who come to Hadassah’s Hospitals but to patients in many third world countries in Africa.

HWZOA

Vice-President Hadassah Nationa HWZOA International On a personal note, I have been proud to

of Joyce Hadassah Intern Rabin

serve as President of Hadassah International as my term in office concludes. I am honored to announce that Robert Dorfman, a lifelong resident of Hong Kong, and an active member of the Hadassah International Board of Directors, has been elected to fill this important role. I know you will join me in congratulating Rob Dorfman on his election.

Joyce Rabin

With gratitude and best wishes in your future endeavors, Joyce Rabin Vice-President Hadassah International

Dear Friends,

Imagine what your found be thinking of the accompli Centennial!

A centennial later, their vision is implemented on a daily basis in our Imagine how many lives h joint WIZO/CHW projects - Day Care Centres, CHW Hadassim Youth Village, dedicated efforts of you, th CHW Nahalal Youth Village, Youth Clubs, through 100 years of suppo Community Centres & Women’s Centres giving projects in Israel. all over Israel.

It is a pleasure to write to you all through the ORAH Magazine, to drive home that Imagine the completion o with all the excellent work you are carryingto Hadassah Medical Cente out, there is still much to be done. Together, Nursing Control Stations o CHW and WIZO will continue to create in the Sarah Wetsma better lives for children, youth and women Centre President in need. May G-d keep us all healthy and Esther Mor safe.

WORLD WIZO

Warm regards, Esther Mor President

Imagine how many memb assume the leadership roles reach this milestone today!

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Dear Chaverot, This was a milestone year in the nearly century-old journey of WIZO. We celebrated the prestigious award in our chain of achievements, when CHW Hadassim Children & Youth Village received “Pras HaChinuch” – the National Education Award. This was a great cause for celebration both in Israel and Canada as this prize is the highest honor that an educational institution can be awarded.

Following this accomplishment, a Hadassim graduate, Oshra YosefFriedman, was appointed Deputy Director-General of the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women in Israel. Oshra, who emigrated to Israel from Ethiopia with her family, is now the highest ranking woman of Ethiopian descent in the National Authority.

Oshra’s accomplishment is part of a long list of impressive successes this past year and serves as testimony to the life-changing miracles we perform.

As we watch our recipients blossom, let us express our appreciation for the wonderful partnership we share and its impact on thousands of lives.

It is said: “Only by working together can great things be achieved.” Let us come together, right now to embrace and empower the children and youth of Israel.

With warmest wishes, Prof. Rivka Lazovsky Chairperson

WORLD WIZO

Chairperson WORLD WIZO Prof. Rivka Lazovsky

Chairperson of the Executive Prof. Rivka Lazovsky

”Home is where the heart is.”

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the World WIZO Executive, and on my behalf, I would like to extend our warm congratulations on the occasion of t 100th Birthday of Canadian Hadass WIZO.

The year CHW was established was a remarkable year for the Jewish people. It was on this year that the landmark Declaration of Balfour wa published, stating loud and clear fo the first time in history the Jewish people’s right to establish a nationa home in the land of Israel.

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100 Years of CHW History After passionately supporting Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada for over 100 years, CHW has a lot of stories to tell. And so begins this special series, featuring the history of CHW Centres across Canada.

CHW in the Maritimes: Memories by Elly Friedman

By Brondell Shapiro

From the Netherlands, Elly arrived in Montreal where she met her husband Louis. They moved to Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1963 where Louis and his brother founded a fur company. Elly and Louis lived in Sydney until his retirement in 1999, and then they moved to Toronto.

While in Sydney, Elly was a very active member of CHW, serving as Youth Aliyah Chair and President of the Queen Esther Chapter.

For the Cape Breton Council of 100 women, she was Chair of Youth Aliyah and Bazaar Treasurer and President.

Sydney’s Bazaar took place in the local Schule. The CHW supporters ran a very successful bazaar, which required much hard work; each member was responsible for 10 baked items to be sold at the bakery booth, and one item to be sold at the snack bar. The booth sold gift baskets made from the homemade baked goods. Barbie dolls wearing handmade clothes were also available, as were slightly used books. Raffle tickets were sold for large

Line-ups for Bazaar at the Schule in Sydney

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items like TVs. A silent auction took place at night, as did a regular auction where a local celebrity auctioneer sold small appliances and high fashion items. Disposal of excess used clothing wasn’t a problem: customers who were trying on clothes were allowed to throw items out the window to waiting accomplices. In this depressed region of the Maritimes, the most successful Bazaar netted $25,000.

Youth Aliyah events also took place at the Schule. There, dessert luncheons were held and speakers were invited to inspire and educate.

It is evident that CHW supporters in Atlantic Canada were very creative, definitely hard working, and extremely successful.

Elly herself continues to be creative, quilting amazing items especially for her grandchildren.

Kol Ha Kavod!

CHW in Winnipeg: The Legacy of Sally Gotlieb

By Ruth Kahane Goldberg

As Winnipeg Council President from 1933-1935; and National Vice-President for the Western Canada division from 1935-1937, she was strongly influenced by Henrietta Szold, the founder of American Hadassah and Youth Aliyah.

After hearing Henrietta speak at a Hadassah conference in the U.S. in 1934, warning of the possible annihilation of one million European Jewish children, Sally “came home terribly moved and decided to organize the first Youth Aliyah group in Canada with representatives from all Jewish women’s organizations in Winnipeg.” She travelled across Canada to raise funds and organized the women’s division of Youth Aliyah in Canada. Her first trip of many to CHW’s projects, such as CHW Nahalal Youth Village, was in 1937.

Sally Gotlieb being honored at CHW Nahalal Youth Village in 1955

Sally Gotlieb (Mrs. D.P. Gotlieb) of Winnipeg is remembered for bringing the Youth Aliyah movement first to Winnipeg, and then across Canada, to aid in the rescue of children orphaned in the Holocaust, resettling them in Eretz Yisrael.

Her term as National President of CHW, from 1951-1955, brought widespread recognition to CHW Winnipeg as a top centre of organized Jewish life in Canada. Sally, with her own funds, spent two weeks out of every month during her tenure, working out of the CHW Head Office, which was located in Montreal at the time. It was during her presidency that CHW first reached a membership of 7,000 women nationally, including women of all classes of the Jewish population; it had the largest membership of a Jewish women’s movement in Canada.

Just as Winnipeg was recognized as the hub of CHW in Western Canada, Sally herself developed a strong presence, accentuated by the classic dress suits, hats, and string of pearls she would wear when dedicating a CHW project or presiding at a national convention. However, when she joined the Ezra Chapter in Winnipeg at 21 years old, and was elected its president one year later, she said she had felt “very nervous not knowing how to open her mouth in front of all those people.”

Sally Gotlieb (left) welcoming new National President Lottie Riven in 1955

Sally followed the philanthropic Zionism of CHW’s founding National President Lillian Freiman and that of notable pioneers from Winnipeg: Sylvia Wilder, Rose Rady, Rose Halparin, and Sara Bernstein, who helped organize a total of 39 Chapters in the Prairies by the organization’s silver jubilee in 1942. This infrastructure in Prairie cities west of Winnipeg, such as Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary and every small town that had a Jewish population, such as Portage La Prairie, Dysart, Vegreville, and Drumheller, “opened up the West” for CHW and provided a fundraising base during the major challenges of the Depression, World War II, and Israel’s War of Independence.

During World War II, CHW sold Youth Aliyah certificates costing $360, for a child to enter England and be secreted to Palestine. Across Canada, during Sally’s watch, thousands donated to Youth Aliyah. David Gotlieb, Sally’s husband, chaired the first annual Men’s Youth Aliyah dinner in Winnipeg with over 400 people in attendance. Their daughter, Eunice, made aliyah in 1949 and her son, Allan, became the Canadian Ambassador to the United States (1981-89).

Sally was a CHW pioneer and an inspiring leader. The history of CHW Winnipeg wouldn’t be what it is without her.

Sally Gotlieb receiving her farewell gift as National President in 1955

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Families benefiting from the Healing Broken Families program at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village 16

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HEALING BROKEN FAMILIES This is a story about the special relationship between a father and son.

Shelly, a psychologist at CHW Hadassim and Director of the CHW Eunice Mouckley Therapeutic Centre explained how Healing Broken Families creates a safe and welcome space, where children and parents can express themselves. “We deal with various complex emotions including anger, abandonment, guilt, and disappointment,” she said. “By using multiple tools and creating an open dialogue, wounds are healed and relationships are strengthened.”

Assaf* was raised by his mother, a single-mom, who worked full-time, and struggled to make ends meet and care for her son. Although Assaf often asked about his father, his mother would never give him any details.

She refused to tell him who his father was. Life at home was difficult and Assaf was often left alone. When Assaf turned 16, his mother turned to CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village for support. Assaf was falling During their sessions, after a safe space was established, behind in school, and she didn’t know where else to turn. Assaf shared his lifelong desire to have a relationship with his father. Through various forms of therapy, Assaf arrived at CHW Hadassim with major gaps in his including art projects, personal conversations, and education; he should have been in grade eleven, however excursions, Ruben and Assaf started to create a bond. after initial level testing, he was placed in grade nine.

This was the first opportunity they had ever had to build Assaf found it difficult to adjust and lacked internal a consistent and ongoing father-son relationship. After a motivation. He also didn’t integrate well with his peers. few months in the program, Assaf told his father and the The educational and therapeutic staff saw that Assaf was social workers, “This [program] is the highlight of my not used to being with other children his age, and he week”. spent a lot of time alone in his room.

Assaf and Ruben’s bond grew stronger with every The therapeutic staff at CHW Hadassim felt that Assaf session. Often, following their meetings, Ruben would was struggling with his identity. After a great deal of stay longer to spend extra time with Assaf. They would consideration, they reached out to Assaf ’s mother and speak about Assaf ’s aspirations, the importance of being asked if she would be willing to involve Assaf ’s father. motivated academically, and his dreams for the future.

With her permission, CHW Hadassim contacted Assaf ’s father, Ruben. Ruben was shocked to learn that he had a Towards the end of the year, it was evident that a son and, if Assaf would agree, Ruben was very excited to significant change had taken place in Assaf. He had become a part of his son’s life. evolved emotionally and socially, gained an increased sense of self-worth and confidence, and improved Ruben came to CHW Hadassim to meet with social scholastically. He was happier and more energetic than workers to discuss how to build a relationship with his ever before. His mother noticed the positive impact son. “I was overjoyed to be a father and serve as a father CHW Hadassim was having on her son, and was happy figure,” he said, “even though I was sad about the years Assaf was working on his relationship with Ruben. that I had missed in my son’s life.”

The goal of Healing Broken Families is to ensure that Assaf and Ruben met a few times with the support the parent-child bond remains intact. By creating a safe of social workers and psychologists. Together, it was space and emotional support, families can deepen their decided that they would participate in the Healing communication, receive tools to express themselves, and Broken Families program. This unique specialized build strong bonds that withstand all of life’s challenges. program helps to establish and maintain the parent-child relationship. Assaf and Ruben began having regular *Due to confidentiality, details and names have been sessions together. changed.

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DARE TO DREAM, DARE TO SPEAK Dean* was 2½ years old when he was first brought to the CHW Centre for Clinical Training & Community Care at Hadassah Academic College (HAC). Dean was not speaking yet, which is unusual for a child of his age. Dean’s parents were hopeful that his speech would come naturally; however, after encouragement from Dean’s grandfather, they decided to have his speech and hearing evaluated.

Prior to arriving at the CHW Centre, Dean went to a local healthcare clinic, where he was diagnosed with dyspraxia, a developmental coordination disorder, which may also affect speech. Dean’s parents were growing increasingly concerned because he had only made minimal improvements during eight weeks of therapy. Dean was only able to produce about a dozen words, and he was supposed to start preschool. His parents were worried that he would not be able to communicate with his peers. That is when they turned to HAC for help.

Dean’s parents consulted with HAC’s expert on childhood dyspraxia; one of Israel’s three experts in this field. The clinicians noted that Dean’s comprehension, even for complex instructions, was intact and his audiogram confirmed that he did not have a hearing impairment. Following a thorough evaluation, the

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clinicians agreed that Dean would benefit from speech therapy at the CHW Centre for Clinical Training & Community Care.

Dean is a very social child and warmed up to everyone quickly, including the clinicians who spent a great deal of time with him. The clinical evaluation at the CHW Centre indicated that Dean did not suffer from a motor skill disorder but rather was having linguistic difficulties. Based on this evaluation, the clinicians worked very closely with Dean to assist him in acquiring new vocabulary. As Professor Joel Walters, Head of the Department of Communication Disorders explained, “It takes a vocabulary of about fifty single words before words are combined into the precursors of sentences.”

It has been six weeks since Dean began treatment at the CHW Centre, and his vocabulary has already increased.

Thanks to an accurate diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan, Dean’s language skills are improving rapidly. Based on his excellent progress, he will enter preschool on time and continue learning along with other children his age.

*Due to confidentiality, details and names have been changed

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WOMEN:

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Alina Ianson and Debbie Eisenberg with Consul General Galit Baram (middle)

STRENGTHENING THE BONDS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND CANADA: AN INTERVIEW WITH CONSUL GENERAL GALIT BARAM What was your biggest reason for accepting the position of Consul General of Israel to Toronto and Western Canada?

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we compete for positions, and I was looking for a challenging position as the Head of Mission. Canada is a very open country and provides many opportunities for cooperation. I insisted on applying for this specific position because I learned that out of 14 positions for Head of Mission in North America, including two Ambassadors in Canada and the United States and many Consul Generals, only one was given to a woman. I thought it was worthwhile to at least give it a try and compete for a position that is very demanding. Usually women hesitate before applying, but I competed very hard, I provided information about my experience and my academic background and so on, and I won. I am very proud of this achievement, not only for me, but also for other women who serve in Israeli Foreign Affairs.

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How was the transition of moving to Canada, both personally and professionally?

Moving to any country is very challenging. It’s challenging on the personal level because we diplomats travel with our families, our children, and our spouses.

It’s also challenging professionally. Moving to any country requires a relatively long period of adjustment and we diplomats are not given this luxury, we have to hit the ground running. A couple of days after I landed here [in Canada], I was still jetlagged when I started working. I had to conduct meetings, and I had people I had to get to know. I read thousands and thousands of documents, in preparation for this position, but there was still a lot of catching up to do.

The first several months were just a whirlwind of faces and names and organizations. It was very confusing and I was under tremendous pressure to remember names and places and even cities. The pressure was enormous

for me, and for my team as well. They supported me, they helped me, and I’m very grateful for the support.

Otherwise, we diplomats who move from one country to another cannot function.

When it came to the personal level, I had to take care of two elements. First was my husband, who is also a career diplomat. And second, of course, are my two children.

Luckily for us, they speak English – we are bilingual – so the transition was easier for them. But it was very important to me to take care of the house because I knew that once they were settled, it meant that I would have the liberty of moving forward with my work.

Is there anything you especially miss from back home when you are away?

I would say the thing I miss desperately is my family.

I miss my parents and my two brothers and their families. And I also miss my support system and the neighbourhood where we lived in Jerusalem. We had a very close group of friends; we used to celebrate together, meet for dinners, and our children spent time together. I miss this very much. Even though I’ve made friends here, and I feel very welcome by the Jewish community, this is something that as diplomats, nomads moving from country to country, affects our everyday life.

What was it like living around the world (Washington, D.C., USA; Cairo, Egypt; Moscow, Russia; Israel; and now Canada)?

When moving from one place to another there are difficulties. I’d be the first to admit it, but I think the benefits of this very unique way of life are tremendous.

First of all, I get to travel all over the world. I loved my five years in Moscow and my three years in Cairo were an eye-opening experience for me. Here in Canada, I’m fascinated by the generosity of spirit, by the friendliness of people, and the warmth of Canadians in general. I’m also impressed by the amazing Jewish communities in Canada, and how well they’re organized; I don’t think there is an equivalent to the Canadian Jewish community anywhere else in the Jewish world. It’s an experience, and I do believe that the most important things to collect and accumulate in life are not necessarily money or

property; the most important thing is your immediate family, friends, and experiences.

What is it like to be the first female Israeli Consul General in Toronto and Western Canada and what does it mean to be a woman in a political role?

What are the challenges you face?

When I joined the Ministry 25 years ago, I was among very few women who entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the main door, which is the cadet course.

It’s a very prestigious course at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that prepares diplomats for their careers. Today, cadet enrollment is usually 50% women, but when I enrolled in 1994, 50 cadets were recruited and only 10 of them were women. We were divided into groups and in my group there were 17 men and only one woman: me. As you can imagine, I attracted a lot of attention at every single meeting.

We didn’t have too many female role models at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at that time. Women were basically doing secretarial work, and very few women functioned as Senior Diplomats, Heads of Missions, or Ambassadors, but the situation gradually changed and we see more and more women serving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and joining Israel’s Foreign Service.

Some young diplomats have even named me as their role model, and I’m so moved when they tell me that.

During my career, I remember incidents when the automatic assumption was that I was the secretary, or the assistant, or the interpreter, I had to prove myself professionally over and over again. And I think that women at the Foreign Service often work twice as hard as men to prove their professional capabilities. What I learned is not to be afraid of challenges or tests. I believe that women are really hard working and demand so much of themselves, and because of that they have success in achieving high-ranking positions.

What is the most rewarding part of your role?

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the system, and this is my little conquest. Any mission that goes to Israel, any visitor to Israel who returns with a positive view of my country, any presentation or speech that I give, any question that I answer and I see that it changes opinions about Israel; this is my reward. I believe in public diplomacy, open dialogue, and providing information about Israel, not shying away from the difficult questions about Israeli society and the many challenges that it faces. So when I see dialogue in the making and I see visitors going to Israel, these are my rewards.

Please walk us through an average day. Our readers would love to know more about what it is like to hold such an important position in the Israeli Government.

Every day is different from the last. My schedule changes constantly. I usually start working very early because of the time difference between Israel and Canada. It’s a seven-hour time difference, so I often stay awake until very late at night as well. When I go to sleep, my colleagues in Israel start working, and they send information from Israel. When I wake up in the morning around 5:30 or 6 a.m., I start reading all that.

I’m addicted to social media. I’m addicted to my cell phone. My entire life is my cell phone, so immediately I start reading and going over the Israeli press. This is a very basic part of my routine; reading, finding out what happened in Israel in the past 10-12 hours, receiving information and talking points, and direction from headquarters. And then in the morning I usually start working at around 8:30-9 a.m. with a series of meetings and presentations and that continues with events that I attend until relatively late at night, somewhere between 10-11 p.m.

The fact that my husband is also a career diplomat doesn’t help; we continue discussing work issues until the middle of the night, although we try to put a limit on that. After all, we do have two kids, and there are other issues to discuss. Definitely, we live and breathe diplomacy and Israeli-Canada relations on a daily basis.

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Israel, I meet the business community, I give speeches and presentations about Israel’s economic achievements and high-tech and innovation in Israel. It’s a very busy schedule and every now and then when I find time to go to the swimming pool, it’s a real celebration.

Canada and Israel share a strong and multifaceted relationship based on shared values, common interests and strong political, economic, cultural and social ties.

What are your hopes for this relationship in the coming years?

I just hope that things will continue as they are. When it comes to bi-lateral relations between Canada and Israel, our countries are very friendly and very close. Shared values are just one aspect. We cooperate on the political level, we cooperate on security, and on the economic level as well. There is wonderful academic and cultural exchange between our countries. Elected officials travel to Israel, business missions travel to Israel, and I believe there is the realization and recognition of what Israel has to offer to the Canadian market, as well as to Canada, generally, in the international arena. There are so many aspects of this cooperation, and really I see only positive things happening between the two countries. I wish things would continue exactly like this.

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In an interview with the CJN, you mentioned that you would like to concentrate on establishing and expanding ties with different audiences in Canadian society.

How are you going to achieve this, and what role does social media play?

We work very closely with the Jewish community, but many members of the Jewish community already know Israel very well, and they don’t necessarily need Israeli diplomats to come and provide additional information.

People here not only have family members and friends living in Israel, they also travel to Israel often and follow news from Israel. When it comes to other target audiences we have, we definitely have to expand our activity and we make an effort to do that.

One issue we concentrate on is bringing Israeli culture and the innovative spirit to campuses. We are really active at universities, but we would like to expand this

cooperation, not only with student organizations, but also with faculty members.

Another target audience that we have is non-Jewish audiences. We already work very closely with the evangelical community, and we are reaching out to the Catholic community as well. We are also working closely with other groups in Canada to strengthen the good cooperation between Israel, Canada and their country of origin. And we also work with the LGBTQ community.

We’re very proud of the amazing achievements of the LGBTQ community in Israel, and because of the many similarities between the communities in Israel and Canada, I believe this cooperation should continue and expand.

From your perspective, how can we advance women’s rights in Canada, Israel, and around the globe?

We often celebrate women’s rights in Western countries and Israel, and we tend to forget other countries in which the situation for women is desperate and dire.

I know in Israel we are very active when it comes to the empowerment of women, through the Centre of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we organize courses in different parts of the world, whether it is in Asia, or Africa, or Latin America.

And, of course, we are very proud of the achievements of women’s organizations in Israel.

I believe it is a shared responsibility for women to join hands and support each other, not only for our generation, but also for the sake of our daughters and granddaughters. And this is why I can’t understand women who say they aren’t feminists, as if saying that defining one’s self as feminist is embarrassing. I think that despite the many achievements, this is still an uphill battle, and we have to continue fighting for equal rights, for empowerment of women in the workplace, in the private sector, and in the public sector.

The fact that I insisted on this particular position as Consul General in Toronto and Western Canada, is my contribution to this battle. But the battle will continue and there are constantly new challenges here in Canada and also in Israel and other parts of the world.

Now that you’ve been in your role for some time, how do you think Canadians can better engage with Israel?

Canadians who want to better engage with Israel have to first get to know Israel. It’s a small country in the Middle East, with a lot of bad publicity. Speaking about Israel, the picture that automatically comes to mind for most people is a picture of an armed soldier riding on a camel in the middle of the desert. And we all know that Israel is more than that.

I believe that Israeli diplomats serving here in Canada and members of the Jewish community have a shared responsibility to provide information about Israel; how diverse it is, how colourful the tapestry of our population is, the combination of cultures and languages and cuisines and music and art and culture. It’s reflected in every aspect of our life, and it’s our responsibility to provide this full image of Israeli society.

Many people define their trips to Israel as a life-changing experience, and I tend to agree with them. It’s a small country: it’s amazing, it’s not perfect, it’s still challenged with so many issues on a daily basis, but it has so much to offer the international community. I would like to definitely see more Canadians visiting Israel.

In conclusion, is there a message you would like to give our readers?

Israel and diaspora relations have known their ups and downs, and there are many issues discussed between Israel and the diaspora that relate to the nature of Israeli society, the different streams of Judaism, and how they are perceived and accepted in Israel. I believe this very vital and important discussion must continue.

I know that sometimes there is disappointment and frustration, but I believe that the link between Israel and the diaspora should be strong and unbreakable. I would like to stress that Israel will always be your home away from home, and I would like to see people challenging us, maintaining relationships with the state of Israel and Israeli diplomats, and expressing their views and opinions about the Jewish homeland and the state of Israel.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine Tribute Gala Honouring CHW National President

Debbie Eisenberg

In Support of The CHW Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

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sDebbie Eisenberg

Born, raised, and educated in New York, Debbie has lived in Canada for many years. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Syracuse University. Over the course of her professional career, Debbie worked as a Genetic Counsellor at McMaster University Medical Centre. She notes that her education “Reflects my lifetime interest in children, healthcare, and the well-being of families.”

When Debbie assumed the role of CHW National President, she brought with her many years of volunteer experience from a number of boards and not-for-profit organizations. As a member and leader within CHW for 35 years, Debbie decided to focus her two year-term on sustainability and growth. She said, “CHW’s support has strengthened, and continues to strengthen, the very fabric of Israeli society. To ensure CHW’s continued growth, we have to remain relevant to our members, friends, donors, partners and beneficiaries.

We must continue to nurture and further develop CHW’s culture of philanthropy.”

CHW NATIONAL PRESIDENT

The CHW Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre, Israel The Pediatric Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre is a leader in pediatric medicine, priding itself on providing the highest level of care, while serving over 25,000 children in the last year. Nearly 10,000 babies were delivered at Assaf Harofeh this past year, and 1,500 preemies, many requiring specialized care, were treated in the PICU. Your generosity makes it possible for the PICU to save lives and provide critical support for children as young as two days old, up until 18 years of age. The current PICU is in dire need of updating and expansion: CHW is committed to creating a new state-of-the-art unit. Our goal is to increase the number of beds to accommodate more patients, to isolate each bed to prevent cross-infection, and to add new monitors, artificial respiration machines, and other equipment, as well as to furnish a consultation room. The update will also include the addition of an entertainment system, which provides the young patients with a much needed distraction during their stay and treatment.

As a patient centric department, the PICU provides cutting-edge medical care to children when they need it most. Your donation to the CHW PICU saves lives and provides hope. Thank you for your generosity!

Joel Chasnoff

Feature Entertainment

Joel Chasnoff is not your grandfather’s Jewish comedian.

Joel is clever. Hip. Daring and edgy, yet 100% clean. From his stint on the Solomon Schechter basketball team to his tour of duty in the Israeli Army, nothing escapes Joel’s sharp wit. Audiences across the spectrum of knowledge and observance find Joel’s humor uplifting, powerful, and hilarious. He has performed in North America, Europe, and Israel at more than 1,000 Jewish events, and counting.

Joel’s comedic memoir, The 188th Crybaby Brigade, about his service in the Israeli Army is being made into a film, currently in production in Los Angeles. Joel also coauthored the cookbook Balaboosta with Israeli chef and Chopped! Champion Einat Admony. Joel also writes ex­tensively, including highly-acclaimed editorials in the Washington Post and Jewish Week, and has been featured in the Forward, The Big Book of Jewish Humor—25th Anniversary Edition, and The Idiot’s Guide to Jokes.

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CHW in Canada

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is known for passionately supporting programs and services for Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada. Here are a few of the different organizations supported by CHW Centres in our local communities.

CHW Toronto Stella’s Place CHW Toronto Centre began supporting Stella’s Place, located in downtown Toronto, in the fall of 2017. Stella’s Place offers a range of supports for young adults ages 16-29 who face mental health challenges. CHW supports an innovative, online peer support app co-designed by young adult volunteers and students at George Brown College. This new app will feature moderated, supervised online peer support available to registered users. Toronto Centre is proud to be connected with Stella’s Place and helping to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of young adults.

CHW Calgary Chanukah Toy Drive For 15 years, CHW Calgary has held a toy drive prior to Chanukah. The toys are given to Jewish Family Services (JFS) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) for distribution to families who cannot afford any extras. CHW Calgary is proud that the 2017 Toy Drive provided toys, movie passes, and gift cards at the ACH and JFS. This mitzvah project supports the local community and reflects CHW’s values in investing in Children, Healthcare, and Women.

Scholarship at Mount Royal University CHW Calgary has established a scholarship at Mount Royal University to enable a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Social Innovation and Non-profit Studies to continue their studies. The first award was presented in September, 2017, in honour of CHW’s Centennial year.

CHW Ottawa Maureen O’Neil Award in Women’s Studies Offered through Carleton University, this award was endowed in 1985 by CHW in honour of Maureen O’Neil, Coordinator, Status of Woman Canada. It is awarded annually, when merited, to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research who is doing work in Women’s Studies.

CHW Vancouver Jewish Family Services Agency CHW Vancouver has proudly partnered with various local organizations over the years. CHW Vancouver continues to provide new cosmetic items to women in need through the Jewish Family Services Agency in Vancouver.

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CHW Edmonton Terry Horwitz Memorial Bursary Since 2009, CHW Edmonton has proudly sponsored the Terry Horwitz Memorial Bursary. The Bursary celebrates Terry’s life, and honours her work with children in the early learning years. The $1,500 bursary is awarded to full-time, secondyear students enrolled in the Early Learning and Child Care program at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Terry Horwitz z’l graduated from the program in 2004.

Hadassah WIZO Canada Award in Women’s and Gender Studies For over 25 years, CHW Edmonton has provided the University of Alberta with $2,000 annually to support student bursaries and scholarships. The Hadassah WIZO Canada Award is bestowed upon undergraduate students, enrolled in the Women’s and Gender Studies program at the University of Alberta, based on academic achievement and financial needs.

CHW Montreal MADA Community Center MADA is a local community centre whose central purpose is fighting poverty in the Montreal community. CHW Montreal collected non-perishable food items for Chanukah in December 2017, and most recently its volunteers packaged food for the Shabbat to Share Program. In addition, CHW Montreal members recently volunteered to serve dinner at Le Café. Le Café provides hot, kosher meals twice weekly in a warm, respectful environment.

CHW Montreal Pro-Am Supports Camp Erin® A portion of the proceeds from the 2018 Pro-Am For Kids will be donated to Camp Erin. Camp Erin® is the largest network of free bereavement summer camps in North America, designed for children and teens aged 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. CHW Montreal takes pride in the new partnership with Camp Erin. Camp Erin® Montreal brings hope into the lives of bereaved children and teens by providing a safe environment to share their story, process their grief in healthy ways, and honour the memory of the person who died.

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Your generosity makes all the difference. Thank you!

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Sustainer Profile My deep connection with WIZO, and later Canadian HadassahWIZO, started in my home country of Uruguay, with my staunchly Zionist mother-in-law, Stephanie Porzecanskiz’l. It then continued when my husband and I immigrated to Canada soon after our marriage, where I joined the local CHW Chapter.

During our first years in Canada, pursuing our education and raising our children, first in London, ON and then in the small town of Powell River, BC, being active was not that easy, but we always donated to CHW projects, following our impact on Israeli lives through the ORAH magazine.

Ana M. Porzecanski, MD Why I Became a

Sustainer “Knowing that someone cares is everything... It is what spurs research and innovation, and is something that happens in all our projects, from the smallest daycare to the most sophisticated hospital.​“

When we moved to Victoria, BC, which has an active and engaged Jewish community, in no time flat I joined the Victoria Chapter and became the President; a position I held for 10 years. Our Chapter always finds an inspirational woman to revive our flagging spirits, and we continue to attract wonderful, vital women! I am not sure if I was one of those, but I came along at the same time as some other wonderful women, like Stephanie Gilbertz’l, who created and directed six incredible Chocolate Sunday events.

Then, one year, Naomi Frankenburgz’l came to Victoria to tell us about the newly created Sustainers program. In her inimitable way, she inspired us to join with her, to help create an ongoing stream of funds to help support our programs.

There are so many continuing needs required to support each CHW project, so it is important to start each year with a certain pledge of support. Sustainers provide that support and also much-needed financial security; at that time, this new program was desperately needed.

This purposely earmarked goal for an annual extra donation really appealed to me, and I promptly signed up, and have never looked back. After hearing Naomi, many members signed up that night, with many more following in the next few months; we had 10 Sustainers in our Chapter by the end of the first year.

Over the years I have gone to Israel several times. When visiting our projects, what always impresses me the most about them is the incredibly caring people that work there, and the way they lavish love, support, and guidance on all the children in our care. There is no parallel to what they do, and how they do it, anywhere else in the world. And it is because the children know that we care that they thrive.

Knowing that someone cares is everything. It is what helps patients recover when medicine alone may not be enough. It is what spurs research and innovation, and is something that happens in all our projects, from the smallest daycare to the most sophisticated hospital. And it is why I will continue to remain a CHW Sustainer for as long as I possibly can. Hopefully, our numbers will grow, because they make a huge difference throughout our organization. Don’t think about it, DO, and join us!

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To learn more about the Sustainers program, please visit: www.chw.ca/sustainers

CHW Sustainers Ruth Aaron, Ottawa Lawrence & Penny Clein, Regina (In Memory of Fredaz’l & Diane Cohen, Montreal Benjamin Feinsteinz’l) Lorraine & Marvin Cohen, Ancaster Shirley Abramsky, Kingston Marlene Cohen, Vancouver Doreen Abugov, Calgary Nancy Cohen, Toronto Leonda Adler, Victoria Paula Cohen, Toronto Phyllis Adler, Toronto Esther Cole, Toronto Sheila Alexander, Toronto Helen Coleman, Vancouver Anonymous, Calgary (5) Tamara Collier, Edmonton Anonymous, Hamilton (1) Claire Conrad, Vancouver Anonymous, Montreal (1) Jean Cooperberg, Vancouver Anonymous, Ottawa (1) Leba & Jack Cooperstone, Montreal Anonymous, Toronto (4) Beverley Corber, Vancouver Anonymous, Vancouver (3) Mollie Corber, Montreal Pamela Austin, Toronto Hazel Cosman, Calgary Azrieli Foundation - Azrieli Family, Stephen A. Cotsman, Ottawa Montreal Sylvia Cristall, Vancouver Susan Balinsky, Montreal Shirley Croll, Montreal Anne Bank, Toronto Marla Dan, Toronto Debbie Bank, Toronto Ann & Morris Dancyger, Calgary Lori Barer, Vancouver Evelyn Davis, Sydney Linda Barron, Calgary Rhoda Dubin, Montreal Shelley Baruch, Toronto Ruth Dvorkin, Calgary Renna Bassal, Montreal Frieda Lewin Dym, Montreal Tali Baum, Toronto Wendy Eisen, Toronto Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bell, Calgary Debbie Eisenberg, Kitchener Leona Bell, Calgary Bina Ellen, Montreal Lauren Bellon, Toronto Corinne Engel, Toronto (In Memory of Eleanor Catherine Epstein, Vancouver Lambertz’l) Sylvia Epstein, Toronto Bonnie Belzberg, Vancouver Sharon Estrin, Edmonton Frances Belzberg, Vancouver Karen Farkas, Edmonton Carol Berall, Montreal Faye Firestone, Toronto Judith Berg, Toronto Randi Fisher, London Julie Berger, Toronto Lily & George Fixler, Calgary Patricia (Lala) Berkovic, Toronto Phyllis Flatt, Toronto Heather Glassman Berkowitz, Mandy Fleischer, Toronto Vancouver Marilyn Fraiberg z’l, Calgary Eleonora Berku, Montreal Naomi Frankenburg z’l, Vancouver (Honouring great grand- Marlene Franks, Vancouver children, Adam, Raina, Ruth Freeman, Vancouver Eva & Kiren) Nora Freund, Toronto Sonia Bickman, Calgary Helen (Elly) Freund-Bell, London Pam Bierstock, Waterloo Patricia & Allan Friedland, Toronto Marjorie Blankstein, C.M., O.M., Lois Friedman-Fine, Toronto Winnipeg Shelley Fine, Toronto Erika Bloch, Toronto Edith Galfi, Toronto Kathy Bloom, Toronto Ruth Garbe, Toronto Pearl Bloom, Toronto Naomi & Arnold Garber, Montreal Esti Bonkowski, Waterloo Corinne Gelfer, Vancouver Bernice Brownstein, Montreal Rita Gerstein, Toronto Clarice Brownstein Kolomeir, Lynn Gillman, Ottawa Montreal Daniella Givon, Vancouver Orah Buck, Toronto Rose-Marie & Leon Glassman, Gladys Buckler, Toronto Vancouver Lynda Budd, Kitchener-Waterloo Barbara Gleiberman, Edmonton Frieda Bugis, Edmonton Marcia Glick, Waterloo Gloria Burnett, Montreal Shirley Glick, Toronto Bailah Burns, Toronto Vera Glube, Ottawa Pauline Burns, Toronto Bea Goldberg, Vancouver Stephanie Caplan, Toronto Debbie Goldberg, Toronto Beverley Carley, Toronto Helen Goldberg, Toronto Sandy Chernoff, Vancouver Leo & Shirley Goldfarb Foundation, Arlein & Dov z’l Chetner, Calgary Montreal Glenda Chetner, Calgary Claudia Goldman, Vancouver Aviva Cheuk, Calgary Glory Goldman, Toronto

Diane Goldstein, London Ellen Goldstein, Toronto Carole Grafstein, Toronto Gina Grant, Ottawa Janice Gray-Edell, London Sandra Green, Montreal Ellie Greenberg, Ottawa Jeannette Greenhut, Vancouver Saryl Gross, Montreal Bonnie Grossman, Toronto Lynda Grossman, Montreal Sharon Grossman, Toronto Dr. Ralph & Sheila Gurevitch, Calgary Andrea Halperin, Toronto Jackie Halpern, Calgary Jackie & Hayim Hamborger, Calgary Mrs. Naomi Hashman, Calgary Bonnie Helper, Winnipeg Barbara Hershberg, Vancouver Florence Hertzman, Toronto Jennifer Hesselson, Battleford Catherine Hiller, Winnipeg Sonya Hirsch, Toronto Eva & Gordon Hoffman, Calgary Helen Hoffman, Vancouver Jeannette Hoffman, Edmonton Sarah Hutman, Montreal Alina Ianson, Toronto Mrs. Barbara Joffe, Calgary Roslyn Joseph, Montreal Michelle Kaplansky, London Margo & David Kardish, Ottawa (In Memory of Tessie Zelikovitz z’l & Eva Kardishz’l) Judy Katsof, Montreal April & David Katz, Victoria Dora Kichler, Toronto Mrs. Fay Kifer, Edmonton Sandi Kirschner, Toronto Mrs. Lisa Klinger, London William & Lea Kohn, Calgary Mrs. Max Konigsberg, Montreal Ethel Kostman, Halifax Katty Kraizel, Toronto Marci & Jason Kroft, Toronto Sharon Kroft, Toronto Beatrice B. Kruppz’l, Montreal Gail E. Ksienski, Calgary Mrs. Connie Monson Kussner, Toronto Harriette Laing, Toronto Lana Landa, Vancouver Mrs. Sonja Langburt, Montreal Elayna Joy Latsky, Toronto Leila Lax, Toronto Elizabeth Laxer, Montreal Lillian & Arthur z’l Lerman, Toronto Charlotte Levene, Kitchener Shirley & Ronald Levene, Waterloo Rochelle Levinson, Vancouver Marleen Levy, Toronto Harriet & Phil Libin, Calgary Marilyn Libin, Calgary Lisa Linden-Wiseman, Toronto Sharon B. Lipman, Toronto Bertha Lipson, Toronto

(In Memory of Bertha Doranz’l & Jenny Lipson z’l) Jeffrey H. Lipton, Toronto Charlotte Lubin, Montreal Fran Luborsky, Toronto Evelyn Thaw Maizen, Kingston Agi and Jack Mandel, Toronto Ruthe Mann, Toronto Beulah Martin, Calgary Lorraine Martin, Regina Sandy Martin, Calgary Anne Matlow, Toronto Leanne Matlow, Toronto Irving & Estherz’l Matlow, Toronto Linda Matlow, Cambridge Hedda Medjuck, Halifax Shirlee Medjuck, Halifax Pearl Mendel, Montreal Roslyn Mendelson, Toronto Karen Meyerowitz, Toronto Miriam Milavsky, Calgary Luba Miller, Montreal Anita Morris, Montreal Dr. Michele A. Moss, Calgary Kathie & Mickey Norris, Waterloo Damaris Notte, Victoria Vita E. Novick, Montreal Mr. & Mrs. N. Olyan, Edmonton Al Osten, Calgary Linda Papernick, Toronto Myra Paperny, Calgary Lola Pawer, Vancouver Sharon Pollock, Toronto Sylvia Polsky, Vancouver Sarah Pomerantz, Montreal Dr. Ana M. Porzecanski, London Dr. Lorne & Mrs. Beth Price, Calgary Marsha Ptack, Montreal Lyle Pullan, Vancouver Sharon Pupko, Toronto Merle Rachlin, Toronto Lailla Rapoport, Toronto Dorothy Reitman, Montreal Marlene Richardson, Toronto Murray Robins, Calgary Sheila Rother, Toronto Susan Rose, Toronto Vivian Rosen, Toronto Gloria Rosenberg, Toronto Barbara Rosenstein, Toronto Dr. Stuart & Mrs. Irene Ross, Calgary Molly Ross, Calgary Marilyn Rotenberg, Toronto Sheila Rother, Toronto Shelley Rothman, Ottawa Sonia Rowan, Toronto Patsy Mallek Royer, Ottawa Phyllis and Alexz’l Rubin, Calgary Sharon Rubin, Moncton Dundi and Lyon Sachs, Montreal (In Honour of Debbie Eisenberg) Karen Sacks, Toronto Leyla Sacks, Vancouver Sharon Cookie Sandler, Toronto Bea Schachter, Montreal Evelyn Bloomfield Schachter,

Montreal Diana Schwartz, Sydney Diane Schwartz, Sydney (In Memory of Terry Schwarzfeldz’l, Ottawa) Ann Secter, Edmonton Ilse Seetner, Toronto Maxine Segal, Regina (In Memory of Beaz’l & Harry Segalz’l) Susan Segal, Toronto Marcy Segall, Montreal Harold & Marsha Shabsove, Toronto Jane Shadley, Vancouver Brondell Shapiro, Toronto Evelyn Sheftel Shapiro, Calgary (In Memory of Bella Sheftelz’l) Faigel & Len Shapiro, Calgary Vivien Sharon, Toronto Betty & Jack Sharp, Calgary Linda Shaw, Saskatoon (In Memory of Clarice Buckwoldz’l) Jackie Sheiner, Montreal Betty Ann Sherwood, Calgary Deborah Siegel, Toronto Judith Silver, London Ruth Simon, Toronto Myrna Singer, Waterloo Beverley Siskind, Toronto Dorothy Smith, Calgary Hilda Smith, Calgary Dr. Stan & Carey Smith, Calgary Fran Sonshine, Toronto Mildred Sonshine, Toronto Julie Spira, Toronto (In Memory of Elizabethz’l and Leslie Herczogz’l) Marilyn Springer, Kingston Mrs. Harriet Star, Montreal Haya Stein, Calgary Dr. Blema Steinberg z’l,, Montreal Rosslyn Steinberg, Calgary Dr. Mireille Steinberg Joyce Strauss, Waterloo Barbara Sugar, Toronto Beverly Suliteanu Fowler, Montreal Eunice Swadron, Toronto Beverly Swedko, Ottawa Pamela and Marvin Tarek, Toronto Mary Taub, Calgary Maidy Teitelbaum, Montreal Louise Tenenbaum, Toronto Wynne & Harvey Thal, Calgary Sharolynne Toma, Edmonton Tova Train, Toronto Miriam Trehearne, Toronto (In Memory of Annettez’l & Louis Gordonz’l) Ruth Ullman, Calgary Martha Vajda, Toronto Evelyn Viner, Calgary Susan Wainberg, Montreal Zohar Wallach, Calgary Mary Waterman, Calgary Marilyn Weinstein, Vancouver

Janet Weisz-Asa, Hamilton Zees Wenger, Montreal Janet Werger, Toronto Dr. Robert Wiener, Montreal Judy Winberg, Toronto Dr. Sam & Randi Winter, Vancouver Sirky Wolynetz, Toronto Sylvia Wortsman, Toronto Gloria Wunder, Toronto Gwendolyn Yacht, Toronto Toby R. Yan, Ottawa Corinne R. Zagerman, Ottawa Judy Zelikovitz, Toronto Sheila J. Zive, Halifax Mrs. Rose Zivot, Calgary Daniel & Briana Zur, Waterloo *Sustainers to February 7, 2018

All Sustainers receive this unique sterling silver pin made in Israel.

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ILSE SEETNER

WOMAN OF DISTINCTION arrived in Canada, she was very interested in Youth Aliyah, and even thought about making the move to Israel herself.

Many of her cousins ended up living all over the world, and not just in Israel, through Youth Aliyah.

“When I was very young,” said Ilse, “There was a time when I wanted to move to Israel. My husband, Sam, said. “Take a few weeks in Israel, as if you were not a tourist, but as if you were living there.” And then it was such a downer for me because when I went to live there it was December, and my cousins lived in Jerusalem, and there was no heat! It wasn’t pleasant. And I remember going to Haifa, I had cousins there as well, and to go there and visit was wonderful and great, but to live there… I don’t think Sam would have gone with me. When I came home, I reassured Sam that we would never move to Israel, but my love for Israel is there forever.”

On June 3, 2018, two of CHW’s oldest Chapters celebrated their 70th Anniversary at the Pioneer Tea. In honour of Beth Gan and Israeli Chapters, the Pioneer Tea event celebrated these amazing women and their incredible history, including their life-long passion for Israel and their commitment to Canadian Hadassah-WIZO. One of these women is Ilse Seetner.

Ilse was born in Cologne, Germany, but like many others, she had to flee on Kristallnacht.* For a year afterwards, Ilse and her family were hidden by the Belgium underground.

In August 1939, one month before the war broke out, they arrived in Canada, by ship, on the Athenia,** which was subsequently torpedoed on its very next voyage and many lives were lost. Ilse has lived a full life surrounded by family and friends, but the less fortunate are never far from her mind. Her generosity and support of CHW and Israel is a legacy unto its own.

Ilse became involved with CHW because of the many projects that support children in Israel. When she first

Ilse has been back to Israel as many as 10 times since her first trip, and she often visits CHW projects. “I have always felt a great love for this organization, and seeing what we have accomplished, in person, gave me great pride.” During one visit, when she was travelling with her mother, they stopped by to see the construction of the CHW Rose Dunkelman Daycare Centre. “My mother and I were honoured by digging the earth. It was a wonderful experience for us at that time,” said Ilse. Over the years, the daycare was one of her favourite projects, and was often the inspiration for her generosity.

During another trip to Israel, she remembers visiting CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, another project that is dear to her heart: “The year I went with my husband was the year he became so involved in Hadassim. At that time, computers were still new, but they were becoming necessary for schools. Sam was so interested in what the children were doing there, and so he insisted we had to buy computers for Hadassim.” Ilse has supported many other CHW projects, including CHW Nahalal Youth Village and Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre. She is so happy to see how much every project has progressed over the years.

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At the start of her relationship with CHW, Ilse began by forming her own Chapter and then later on decided to join the Beth Gan Chapter, where she has happily remained ever since. She has been very active, both locally and nationally, and fondly remembers her youthful vigor and talent for fundraising. She revealed that her very favourite job was when she was the National Regional Chairman from 1982-1984. “I visited many small towns in Ontario. Whenever I was invited somewhere, I would get on the train or on a bus, and go and speak. I got to travel around and meet with everyone. I made such wonderful friends; it was a wonderful time. I was lucky to be able to do all those things.”

Interesting factoid: In the September/October 1979 issue of the Toronto Reporter, it is stated that because Ilse’s family bought a farm when they first arrived in Ontario, she knows how to milk a cow. Next time you see her, find out if she still remembers how and let us know!

When asked what she would tell someone who is thinking of becoming a Woman of Distinction, she replied, “If she can become a Woman of Distinction, it will be a joy that will stay with her for many years to come, to be able to do this for CHW. There is such pride in giving. If only more people knew that.”

Ilse looking at archival photos at the Pioneer Tea event in June, 2018

Beth Gan 10th Anniversary in June, 1958 (Ilse is front row, second from the right)

Ilse breaking ground at Rose Dunkelman Daycare Centre in Israel in 1974

*Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night occurred November 9, 1938 (and in many cases lasted throughout the following day), and is also often referred to as the Night of Broken Glass because the streets were lined with shards of glass after the windows of Jewish-owned homes, storefronts, and synagogues were smashed. Schools and hospitals were ransacked, buildings were demolished, and synagogues were destroyed. There were many deaths, and during this time, 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and taken to concentrations camps. **The SS Athenia was a steam turbine transatlantic passenger liner. It was built in 1923 in Glasgow. The Athenia went back and forth between the Canadian east coast and the United Kingdom. In September 1939, the Athenia was the first UK ship to be sunk by Germany during World War II. When the ship was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine, 117 civilian passengers and crew were killed (some accounts site up to 128 deaths) and it was condemned as a war crime.

Wartime German authorities denied responsibility, and it wasn’t until 1946 that Germany admitted admitted to their role.

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For more information on becoming a CHW Woman of Valour or Woman/Man of Distinction, please contact the CHW Head Office at 1-855-477-5964 or 416-477-5964

THANK YOU

A sincere thank you to all donors, volunteers, and friends who supported the Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) 2018 Annual Campaign!

With your generosity, we were able to Come Together, Right Now to save lives and effect change globally.

Thanks to your support, CHW continues to passionately support programs and services for Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada.

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Why I Aspire to be a CHW Director Shelley Fine (Toronto)

CHW has been in my life since I was born. My mom has been a member for 60+ years, and I have had the pleasure of watching CHW evolve over the years. I am honoured to be given the opportunity to help take CHW to a new level; for now and for the future. Having visited many of the projects we support in Israel, my heart has been touched very deeply and my commitment has grown stronger.

The women of CHW are very special, and I look forward to helping serve on the Board of Directors (BOD). Together we can bring the changes needed to continue our legacy.

Lily Fixler (Calgary)

I recently came back from Haifa, Israel, where my beloved motherz’l passed away. It gave me the opportunity to visit CHW’s newest project in downtown Jerusalem: Hadassah Academic College (HAC). While watching a five-year-old boy being treated by two clinicians, Professor Joel Walters explained how the CHW Centre for Clinical Training & Community Care trains students to become speech therapists.

Professor Bertold Fridlender, President of HAC, stressed that the 4,000 students, which consist of Jews, Arabs, Muslims, Christians, ultra-orthodox and new immigrants, study together. They also have a 90% employment rate upon graduation. How impressive! I have been involved at CHW Calgary Centre for more than 30 years and have visited all our projects. My visits are an inspiration and I hope to pass on this spirit to the Board of Directors.

Lynn Gillman (Ottawa)

Being a Director wasn’t on my radar a few years ago, and I remember telling my friend, outgoing Director Gina Grant, that I had no intentions of joining the BOD and to please stop asking me to consider it. After becoming part of the National Leaders Assembly (NLA), I saw how important the BOD’s work is and my stance started to change. There are many reasons to join the board; it’s a life enriching experience.

You meet interesting people, learn to appreciate the organization’s assets and liabilities, develop more affection for CHW, and are able to give back. However, I would say the two reasons that compelled me most were being part of a great team and getting to do a deep dive into so many important issues. Seeing the teamwork of the past BOD and understanding the causes related to CHW’s mission enticed me to submit the nomination forms. And now I feel very lucky.

Roslyn Joseph (Montreal)

To me, a National Director gives meaning to being at the forefront of furthering the work of CHW. I spent nine years as a Board Member before taking a hiatus the last four years. I look forward to joining these remarkable women on the path that leads to benefiting our projects in Israel. CHW has played a major role in my life, and I am honoured to return to the Board of Directors.

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Elayna Latsky (Toronto)

Declared Intention To Run For FirstVice-President Our 100th Birthday “Celecation” Trip to Israel last fall was a highlight for me of the 20 years that I have been a proud member of CHW. Visiting our projects exclusively made me feel that all the hours, meetings, and fundraising is so important for all of our beneficiaries in Israel and beyond. I have now served for two terms as a CHW National Director and Treasurer. We have had to make some tough decisions along the way, but I believe that we are ensuring the future for CHW for the next 100 years. I look forward to continuing on this journey to make a difference in Israel and here at home.

Marilyn Libin (Calgary) Incoming National President

I strongly believe in the mission statement of CHW: “to passionately support programs and services for children, healthcare, and women…” Israel’s need for defense funding limits the money that is available for social services. That is why the need to support our projects is so great! I believe the work we do and the projects we support are known only by a limited number of people, including our donors; therefore, it is extremely important to me that knowledge of our work be more widespread. I hope that fundraising will increase as knowledge increases. I sincerely hope that during my time on the Board of Directors and as CHW National President I can help to make this happen.

Fran Luborsky (Toronto)

I can’t believe that I have almost completed my first term as a National Director. During this time I have learned a great deal more about our organization and the projects that we support. On our Centennial “Celecation” Trip to Israel, I saw firsthand how important and vital our work is in effecting positive change for so many people. As a continuing Director, I feel that my dedication and CHW experience will continue to be essential factors for the future growth of our wonderful organization.

Kathie Norris (Kitchener-Waterloo)

One of my treasured wedding gifts was a lifetime membership to CHW given to me by my mother-in-law Ruth Norrisz’l. A thoughtful gift, that welcomed me into the Tomar Chapter of K-W Centre. Through CHW, I have developed wonderful friendships and have co-convened many projects including the Annual Campaign Event and was K-W Centre Co-President for two full terms. I have had the great pleasure of visiting many of our projects in Israel and witnessing the positive outcome of our fundraising efforts. I aspire to extend my service to CHW on the national level as a member of the BOD.

Brondell Shapiro (Toronto)

I aspire to be a CHW Director in order to be a member of the decision-making team for CHW. Using skills such as organization and communication, I feel I can be of value to CHW as it endeavours to raise money for projects in Canada and Israel. As a team member, I can be more useful than as a single person. In our economic climate, raising money is difficult and ideas from other members are crucial to my efforts. Information gained at Board of Director meetings has also been helpful in making me a better member of the organization.

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Silan (Date Honey) Cookies

CHW Netanya Technological High School Patisserie Program A Delightful Twist on the Traditional Honey Cookie!

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heaping ½ cup (120 grams) brown sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 cup (240 grams) self-rising flour 1 ½ tsp of mixed spices for Turkish Coffee (or make your own by mixing 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground ginger, and ¼ tsp ground cloves) 1 tsp Turkish Coffee or strong black coffee ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup (85 grams) silan (date honey) ½ tsp lemon juice

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, set aside.

Beat the sugar and oil for one minute, set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Once blended, add in silan, eggs, and the sugar and oil mixture.

5. Blend together until smooth.

6. Shape dough into 2-inch balls (ping-pong sized).

7. Place on the baking tray.

8. Dust raw cookies with either brown sugar or powdered sugar (the amount depends on how sweet you would like the cookies).

9. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies begin to slightly crack (ensure cookies remain soft).

10. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool.

11. Serve right away or store in air-tight container until ready to serve.

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IN CONVERSATION ALICIA EPSTEIN CHW MONTREAL PRESIDENT

CHW is really about Passover Baskets and Rosh Hashanah Chocolates, and they don’t realize all the other really great work that we do. So for me it’s going to be: educate, engage, and get people on board.

How did you first get involved with CHW? About 16 years ago, my cousin Alana Shiveck, who is a lifetime member and part of the Shoshanim Chapter in Montreal, asked me to come to her home and be part of an information session about Canadian Hadassah-WIZO. Even now I vividly remember the speaker discussing the amazing work that CHW does. I felt an instant connection to the organization, so I left the meeting and said “I’m going to start my own Chapter,” and then in 2001, I did just that. It was called Chaverot, which translates as “Friends.” At the time I was about 30, and we were all just starting families and getting married, so it was easy to get people on board. There were about 25 girls who joined immediately, many of whom are still involved today.

What do you find most challenging about being a Centre President?

Although I just became CHW Montreal Centre President in May, I can answer this question because I’ve been on the Executive for 10 years, and I have seen the challenges we face. Despite how long CHW has been around, I find that younger generations are not aware of the great work that we do. They don’t know about all the programs, such as the daycares, and the youth villages; they seem to think that CHW is solely associated with Hadassah Hospital. As Centre President, the challenge for me is educating people and engaging them, so that they will want to be part of this amazing organization. For example, in Montreal, some people think 38

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What would you tell someone who was thinking about getting involved with their local Centre?

Just do it. I learned very quickly just how welcoming, appreciative, hard-working, committed, and generally kind the women of CHW are. They appreciate as much as you do, or as little as you do. Just give us a minute of your time and I think you’ll be really impressed with this organization.

During our first meeting, just last month, there were some new Executive members who didn’t really even know just how involved CHW is in the lives of women, children, and families in Israel. We showed a video of CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, and the new members were overwhelmed; they had tears in their eyes because they didn’t realize the impact that CHW has on the lives of those students.

If people come to our events, and engage with us, they’ll really fall in love with this organization.

What exciting initiatives are underway at the Montreal Centre?

This year, we’re very excited to plan events that are new and different from what we’ve done in the past. I have been working alongside Susan Bercovitch, head of our Programming Committee, which is such an integral part of growing our organization. We’re working on a series of events, like something as simple as Cocktails and Baking Bread. Cooking is all the rage now, so we’re hosting the event in a trendy local venue, trying to get young people to participate. We also planned a night out at the theatre, for a new production called Boom X. The baking and theatre nights will encourage younger people to get involved and engaged with CHW. We know we’re a charity that wants to raise money, but by getting people to come to events, we’ll not only raise a little bit here and a little bit there, but we’ll also

introduce new members to the amazing things CHW has accomplished and does accomplish. Engagement is the first step!

We’re also finding new ways to engage with an even younger crowd. We recently partnered with the Y Country Camp (YCC), which is a camp in the Laurentians.

They are 15 and 16 year olds, who go to Israel every summer. This August, they went to visit the CHW Clara Balinsky Montreal Daycare Centre. Clara Balinsky was from Montreal, so we thought it would be a good way to connect the kids with the centre. The CITs (counsellors in training) spent the morning at the daycare. We also made adorable t-shirts for them to give to the children at the daycare centre that say, “YCC Loves CHW.” And when they come home from camp, we’re going to plan another activity as a follow-up. We’re trying to start with the younger kids, who want to get involved in different organizations, to get them on board early, which is a new initiative.

What would someone be surprised to find out about CHW Montreal?

We’re not an older women’s organization, and we’re also more than just a charitable organization. Of course, we have all our founding members, our pioneers, and we appreciate their experience; it was their dedication that really enabled CHW to be what it is today. We also always welcome input from our past Presidents and past members, who are mentoring for our next generation. However, we are also made up of really young, vibrant, enthusiastic women who are passionate about helping Israel. We have so much great work ahead of us for the next 100 years. And when I say we’re more than a charitable organization, I mean that we create a sense of community, where the by-product is raising funds.

Other organizations have people come and go; in the moment they’re sexy and stylish, but CHW is a lifetime role, and people know that. We’re a community! I’ve made wonderful connections and friends through CHW. It’s a feel good organization, and the feeling doesn’t get better than this!

CHW CARDS AND CERTIFICATES When you send a card to a special person in your life, you are changing the lives of children, patients, and women who rely on the generosity of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’s (CHW) members and friends, like you.

Gift cards and certificates are personally inscribed with your message and mailed to the recipient on your behalf. Cards can also be purchased in a bundle of 8, without inscription.

CHW will send a beautiful card (min. $10 donation) or certificate (min. $50 donation) on your behalf, which includes your personalized message. Tax receipts are issued for all card donations.

CHW also offers e-cards. All online orders receive an electronic tax receipt issued for donations of $10 or more.

CHW offers a complete selection of any occasion cards and certificates, to recognize lifecycle events, such as:

Order your card online at www.chw.ca, through your local card representative or a CHW Centre near you:

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Birth • Birthday • Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover • Mazel Tov • Sympathy • Todah Rabah

• CHW Calgary • CHW Edmonton • CHW Montreal • CHW Ottawa • CHW Toronto • CHW Vancouver

403-253-4612 780-444-6985 514-933-8461 613-699-0802 416-630-8373 604-257-5160

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CHW LEGACY CIRCLE:

Bev Corber

A LIFE-LONG LEGACY Bev Corber has been a member of CHW for 35 years.

When her children were young, she met Marcy Glanzberg at a drop-in program for toddlers. Marcy was a member of CHW Vancouver’s Atid Chapter, and thought it would be a great idea to bring Bev along with her to a meeting. At the time, Bev was a stay-at-home mom, and she looked forward to an evening out with adult camaraderie. Not only did CHW provide that for her, it also introduced her to many of her lifelong friends in Vancouver.

Going to Chapter meetings was a great way to get to know the community. As the youngest member of her Chapter, Bev benefited from the knowledge and connection of her fellow members. “It was people who knew the community and could recommend a vet, or a babysitter. It was that kind of relationship,” said Bev. CHW has always been very important to Bev, which is why she joined the Legacy Circle.

Bev is not just a member of the Legacy Circle; she is a creator of the program itself. In January 2008, Past National z’l President Terry Schwarzfeld attended a WIZO Conference, where she learned about a legacy program in the United Kingdom called “LifeLiners.” She was inspired by the idea, so she contacted Bev. “Even though I wasn’t on the Board of Directors (BOD), she called me, knowing I was a former lawyer, and asked me if I would chair a committee that was creating a similar program,” said Bev. “About three weeks after our conversation, Terry’s life was tragically taken, and from then on I considered my role as a way of ensuring her vision and legacy.”

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giving. “People think that if you’re a legacy giver, you’re very wealthy, and that’s actually not true. People who give gifts by legacy are generally people of modest means, who can’t afford to make a major gift outright at any time. They want to give to CHW, and the Legacy Circle is the answer.”

The Legacy Circle is a meaningful way for supporters to create a philanthropic legacy for a cause they care deeply about. In Bev’s case, many of her friends, and much of her life, has revolved around belonging to CHW. She was first active at the Chapter level, and over the last 10 years, she became more involved both locally and nationally. She is currently completing her role as CHW Vancouver Centre’s Immediate Past Centre President.

Being a member of the Legacy Circle is not something that Bev wanted recognition for, it is more about leading by example for her three sons and her two grandchildren. She wants her family to know that CHW is a cause and a charity that she believes deeply in, and as it is a major part of her life, she wants to do whatever she can to help CHW prosper and continue in the future.

If you aren’t already, Bev hopes you will consider becoming a member of the Legacy Circle. People need to know that it’s not the size of the gift that matters, and you don’t need to disclose the amount of your legacy gift to the Head Office, you only have to notify the office that you HAVE done so.

“CHW is excited about any donation, no matter the size.

I’ve been to CHW projects and I have seen firsthand that my dollars there have a big impact on changing people’s lives and really making a difference. When you meet people whose lives have been impacted and you see the work that’s been done, you want it to continue after you’re gone.”

To learn more about the Legacy Circle program, please visit: www.chw.ca/support-us/legacy-circle

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Recognizing future gifts today CHW Legacy Circle Members* Freda Abugov, Edmonton Luba Allen, Edmonton Debbie Baylin, Ottawa Allan Belzberg, Vancouver Bonnie Belzberg, Vancouver Gloria Burnett, Montreal Robin Chernick, Ottawa Anetta Chernin, Halifax Sandra Chernoff, Vancouver Helen Cohen, Toronto Claire Conrad, Vancouver Miriam Cooper, Edmonton Ruth Cooperstock, Victoria Beverley Corber, Vancouver Shirley Croll, Montreal Marla Dan, Toronto Joanne T. Emerman, Vancouver Karen Farkas, Edmonton Margaret Farkas, USA Michelle Fine, Toronto Cynthia Flower, Montreal Sharon Flower, Montreal Ruth Freeman, Vancouver Corinne Gelfer, Vancouver Daniella Givon, Vancouver Lila Goldin, Vancouver Claudia Goldman, Vancouver Gina Grant, Ottawa Helen Greenfeld, Montreal Sharon Grossman, Toronto Roslyn Joseph, Montreal Sharon Kroft, Toronto Bea Krupp z’l, Montreal Judith Levine, Hamilton Rochelle Levinson, Vancouver Marilyn Libin, Calgary Anabel Louis z’l, Montreal Evelyn Maizen, Kingston Judy Mandleman, Vancouver Lorraine Martin, Regina Esther Matlow z’l, Toronto Marion Mayman, Toronto Eunice Mouckley z’l , Toronto Miriam Peletz, Montreal Sylvia M Pollock z’l , Winnipeg Joyce Raymond, Toronto Bea Schachter, Montreal Marcia Schnoor, Toronto Brondell Shapiro, Toronto Jackie Sheiner, Montreal Judith Silver, London Melissa Singer, Montreal (In memory of Phyllis G. & Leo Singer) Carol Lou Spiegel, Toronto Julie Spira, Toronto

CHW Legacy Circle The ongoing growth and success of Canadian HadassahWIZO’s (CHW) projects depend increasingly on the generosity of those who help us plan for the future.

A gift in your will today will help build a better tomorrow.

The CHW Legacy Circle honours those who have included CHW in their estate plans or wills. A planned gift to CHW can be made in one or more of the following ways: A bequest of cash, securities, real estate, art, or other property A designation of CHW as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy RRSP, RRIF or a Charitable Insured Annuity Gift of residual interest Creation of a charitable remainder trust or a donor-advised fund

CHW Legacy Circle Benefits As a member of the CHW Legacy Circle, you receive a Legacy Circle pin, which we know you will wear with pride. Your name also appears in the ORAH magazine. We respect your privacy, should you wish to not have your membership publicized.

Contact CHW We would like to hear from you! Should you require further information, or if you have already provided for CHW in your will and would like to be included in the CHW Legacy Circle, please contact the CHW Head Office by telephone at 1-855-477-5964 or 416-477-5964 or e-mail info@chw.ca

In cooperation with Nan Panesar Investment Advisor T: 514-878-5058 E: nan.panesar@rbc.com

*Consent given to disclose their name(s) at time of print.

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CHW MEMBERS Bulletin Board TAX RECEIPTS As of July 1, 2013, Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) consolidates all tax receipts. Instead of issuing tax receipts for each donation made, consolidated tax receipts are issued twice yearly following the periods: January 1 to June 30 and July 1 to December 31. A summary of all donations made will be included with your tax receipt.

If you have any questions about your tax receipt, or if you would prefer to receive your tax receipts by e-mail in the future, please contact the CHW Head Office at 1-855-477-5964 (toll-free) or 416-477-5964 ext. 107, or e-mail bookkeeping@chw.ca.

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dAll CHW Annual and Life Members, in goo r 18 years standing, are eligible to vote. If you are ove of age, we need to know!

Head Call your local CHW Office or the CHW you can be Office and advise us of your birth year, so included in the voting process.

QUESTIONS? Call the CHW Head Office 1-855-477-5964 (toll-free) or 416-477-5964.

CONNECT WITH CHW Provide CHW with your e-mail address and receive regular up-to-date information abo ut the CHW projects and programs you sup port.

Your e-mail address remains confidential and is for CHW’s use only. To advise us of your e-mail address, contact the CHW Head Office by e-mail at info@chw.ca, or call 1-855-477 -5964 (toll-free) or 416-477-5964.

P.S. Don’t forget to let us know if your e-m ail address changes so you can keep connected.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR CHW PROFESSIONAL TEAM ALINA IANSON

National Executive Director E: alina@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.105 TF: 1-855-477-5964

VIMLA MEHRA

National Financial Manager E: bookkeeping@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.107 TF: 1-855-477-5964

REBECCA BOWSLAUGH Marketing Communications Manager, National and CHW Toronto

E: rebecca@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.111 TF: 1-855-477-5964

• Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • General Ledger • Tax Receipts • Financial Statements • Internal Audit of CHW Centres • Member of Professional Forum • Develop and implement marketing, communications, PR strategies • ORAH, e-newsletters, fundraising materials, proposals • Cards, certificates, and invitations • Donor relations and administrative support • Media relations and Centre support • Member of Professional Forum

HALEY BURKES

• Liaise with CHW National Office, partner organizations and CHW projects in Israel • Manage CHW Israel Office, including weekly Activity Reports • Project Management • Oversee CHW disbursements and allocations • Coordinate Donor and Member visits to CHW projects • Ensure proper Donor Recognition • Background information and research

ELLEN DRAZNER

• Manage fundraising events including logistics, committee relations and City Wide fundraising programs • Liaise with all Chapter event chairs to ensure successful fundraising events are well executed • Serve as a resource to Chapters with their fundraising events • Liaise with Marketing and Communications to coordinate all marketing needs for the Chapters • Compile resource kit for chapters to ensure successful events • Member of Professional Forum

Head of CHW Israel Office

CHW Toronto Centre Manager of Events and Fundraising E: ellen@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.112

ALANNA ELIAS

CHW Montreal Centre Coordinator E: alanna@montreal.chw.ca T: 514-933-8461 ext.202

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• CHW Governance and NGO Best Practices • CHW Strategic Planning • CEO for all CHW Operations, including Israel Operations • Financial Management and National Budget • Member of Governance and Budget & Finance Committees • Ex-Officio Member of all other National Committees • Chair of Professional Forum

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• Oversee all Centre operations and fundraising events • Advisor to the Centre’s Executive and key liaison on committees • Monitor Centre finances, preparation of budgets, accounts payable, and payroll • Volunteer recruitment and relations • Professional liaison on the National Leaders Assembly • Member of Professional Forum

BETTE FINGRUT

Gift & Data Entry Coordinator E: bette@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.106

KEVIN GONZALEZ

• Maintain and manage data in Raiser’s Edge • Weekly bank deposits and batch creation • Generate reporting solutions • Donor relations and card donations • Extract, investigate, and analyze data pertaining to Members and Donors • Art Direction of Marketing, Communications, PR • Art Direction and design of major publications, including ORAH, e-newsletters, fundraising and PR materials • Design of major campaign materials, including Annual Campaign, Summer Campaign and End-of-Year Campaign • Design of CHW Cards and Invitations

National Marketing Strategist E: kevin@chw.ca

BRENDA GOSSACK

• Maintain and update Raiser’s Edge data • Weekly bank deposits and batch creation CHW Montreal • Donor relations, card donations, and mailings Administrative Assistant • Assist with Centre fundraising events E: brenda@montreal.chw.ca T: 514-933-8461 ext.203

JENNIFER IERULLO

• Member Relations • e-Fundraising, including Peer-to-Peer events, such as Centre Walks • Social Media content creation • Website and Front-End content management • Email and digital communications • Meeting coordination • Professional Liaison to all National Committees • Corporate correspondence • Member of Professional Forum

Membership Outreach Coordinator

E: jennifer@chw.ca T: 416-477-5964 ext.112

GENEBELLE NACIONALES • Coordinate major fundraising initiatives and events CHW Vancouver Centre Coordinator

E: office@vancouver.chw.ca

• Process volunteer donations and requests for cards • Arrange outgoing communications for ORAH, Facebook, the President’s Update, and the Highlights Newsletter • Member of Professional Forum

T: 604-257-5160

LIEBA ROSE

• Manage donation card and certificate stock • Help organize all card orders and related donations • Card and certificate orders

CHW Toronto Cards Administrator E: cards@toronto.chw.ca T: 416-630-8373

CATHY WILLIAMS

• Oversee all Centre operations and fundraising events • Advisor to the Centre’s Executive and key liaison on committees • Monitor Centre finances, preparation of budgets, accounts payable, and payroll • Volunteer recruitment and relations • Professional liaison on the National Leaders Assembly • Member of Professional Forum

CHW Calgary Centre Coordinator E: info@calgary.chw.ca T: 403-253-4612

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CHW OFFICES ACROSS CANADA

CHW HEAD OFFICE

CHW CALGARY

CHW OTTAWA

Address: 1607-90th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2V 4V7

Address: 1301 Prince of Wales Drive Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2

Address: 638A Sheppard Avenue West Suite 209 Toronto, ON M3H 2S1

Telephone: 403-253-4612 Fax: 403-640-1100 E-mail: info@calgary.chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca/calgary

Telephone: 613-699-0802 E-mail: info@ottawa.chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca/ottawa

CHW EDMONTON

CHW TORONTO

Address: 10220-156th Street NW Suite 200 Edmonton, AB T5P 2R1

Address: 638A Sheppard Avenue West Suite 209 Toronto, ON M3H 2S1

Telephone: 780-444-6985 Web: www.chw.ca/edmonton

Telephone: 416-630-8373 Fax: 416-630-2370 E-mail: info@toronto.chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca/toronto

CHW MONTREAL

CHW VANCOUVER

Address: 6900 Decarie Boulevard Suite 3405 Montreal, QC H3X 2T8

Address: 304B-950 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7

Telephone: 514-933-8461 Fax: 514-933-6483 E-mail: info@montreal.chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca/montreal

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Telephone: 604-257-5160 Fax: 604-257-5164 E-mail: office@vancouver.chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca/vancouver

Telephone: 416-477-5964 Toll-free: 1-855-477-5964 Fax: 416-477-5965 E-mail: info@chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca

CHW BOARD OF DIRECTORS National President Debbie Eisenberg Immediate Past President Claudia Goldman Directors Susan Abramowitz Claire Conrad Marla Goodwin-Zipper Gina Grant Beverly Kahn Evgenya Knopov Esther Kulik Elayna Latsky Marilyn Libin Judith Lifshitz Fran Luborsky Gayla Schwartz Brondell Shapiro Betty Sherwood National Executive Director Alina Ianson

CHW SHUK CENTRE AND CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS

CHW MONTREAL

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Montreal Celebrates Local Artists – $15 CHW Montreal is selling beautiful card packages with original artwork by Montreal artists Peter Krausz, Michael Litvack, Dina Podolsky, Lynda Schneider Granatstein, and Montreal President Sheila Nemtin Levine. The packages are presented in an organza bag and include 10 cards and envelopes. A great gift idea!

Stuffed Animals – $5 to $10 Amit Chapter is selling unique stuffed animals with hand-crocheted kippot.

Available in small, medium, and large.

To order call 514-933-8461 or email alanna@montreal.chw.ca

Montreal’s Favourite Rosh Hashanah Chocolate Tins – $50 Wish your family and friends a “Sweet New Year” with delicious chocolate treats. We are selling 1 kg of kosher white, milk and dark chocolate bark and other assorted chocolate goodies for Rosh Hashanah. New this year, there will be a limited amount of pareve tins available. The price includes tax and delivery in Montreal only.

Always delicious…Always appreciated.

14th Printing of “A Treasure For My Daughter” – $36 This updated “Handbook for the Jewish Home” features a comprehensive blessings chapter, traditional recipes and explanations of the Jewish Holidays.

Also available online: www.chw.ca/montreal Beautiful “Ima” pins in gold or silver tone – $36 each These pins are the perfect gift for a new mother, birthdays and mother’s day.

To order call CHW Ottawa Centre at 613-699-0802 or email at info@ottawa.chw.ca

Mahjong Bags – $5 to $20 Amit Chapter is selling handcrafted bags to hold mahjong racks, tiles, and cards.

Table Linens, Quilts, and Other Crafts – $10 to $60 Amit Chapter is selling wine bags, matzo and challah covers, quilts, adult and children’s aprons and bibs, and many other beautiful crafts in Jewish-themed fabric.

CHW TORONTO To order call Toronto Centre at 416-630-8373 or email info@toronto.chw.ca Kinnereth Cookbooks – $20 There are 200 NEW recipes in the Second Edition of the best-selling Kinnereth Cookbook. A treasury of recipes designed to tempt every palate. All proceeds in support of CHW projects.

CHW HEAD OFFICE To order call Head Office at 416-477-5964 or email info@chw.ca Centennial Necklaces – $100 Limited Edition! These unique mementos include a CHW Centennial logo charm, customized just for CHW’s 100th Birthday

by Aura Designs, an exciting Israeli designer.

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You’re in in Israel You’reInvited InvitedtotoVisit VisitCHW CHWProjects Projects Israel Are you planning on travelling to Israel in the near future? CHW encourages members and supporters, along with their families, to visit CHW projects in Israel and see the good work being done through your support.

Simply contact your local CHW Office or the CHW Head Office (Telephone 1-855-477-5964 or 416-477-5964 or e-mail info@chw.ca) at least 8 weeks in advance of your trip so that arrangements can be made for you to include CHW projects in your own travel itinerary. For more information, please complete the form below or visit www.chw.ca online.

I would like to know more about how I can visit CHW’s projects in Israel.

Name: Address: City: Province:

Postal Code:

Phone Number: E-mail: Please CHW Head Office, Please return return to: to: Canadian Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, Hadassah-WIZO, National Office 638A Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 209, Toronto, ON M3H 90 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 208, Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3 2S1

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“When you visit our projects you really see with your own eyes what you are working for.”

- Marilyn Libin, CHW Calgary “As we are so far away in Canada, seeing our projects with our own eyes and the help we provide, makes our work gratifying, reassuring, and reinforces all that I believe in.”

- Daniella Givon, CHW Vancouver “The most touching part of my visit was engaging with the children of the daycare and seeing my family, who joined me on this visit, interacting with the children as well.”

- Sharon Kroft, CHW Toronto

HOW TO BOOK YOUR VISIT Visiting a CHW Project in Israel is one of the best ways to learn more about CHW. It is also a chance to meet the people whose lives have been changed because of your generous support. Before hopping on a plane to Tel Aviv, be sure to book your visit with the CHW Head Office.

Please see below for step-by-step instructions for booking your visit: 1. All required forms must be filled out, signed, and submitted at least 8 weeks in advance of the dates you plan on being in Israel. Please note that due to holidays and summer vacation, some project visits are not available on specific dates.

2. The following forms must be submitted in order for CHW to process your request: • CHW Israel Project Visit Request Form (includes important personal details) • CHW Israel Project Visit Activity Menu (with top two choices clearly indicated)

All requests for project visits must be submitted to CHW Head

Office by e-mail or mail:

info@chw.ca

CHW Head Office

638A Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 209

Toronto, ON M3H 2S1 3. Upon receipt, a staff member at CHW Head Office will forward your request to CHW Israel Office. You will be contacted within one work week to confirm that your request has been received.

4. The CHW liaison in Israel will work with CHW projects to try to accommodate your project visit request. Upon confirmation of your project visit, you will receive the following documents: • Project Visit Confirmation Form (includes the date and location of your project visit, arrival instructions, and other relevant information) • A document providing details about how to get to and from your chosen CHW project, including driving instructions and public transportation instructions, where applicable. CHW does not provide accommodation, or transportation to and from the project.

5. Upon completion of your CHW project visit, you will receive a special Project Visit Certificate.

6. After you have returned from the project visit, CHW Centre leadership will follow-up with you regarding your visit.

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Project Visit Guide CHWCHW Project Visit Guide

100 Years of Changing Lives

Are you planning on visiting CHW projects during your upcoming trip to Israel? Please see the additional information below, in order to help you select which CHW project to visit, based on your own travel itinerary. Please note that all visits must be arranged through the CHW Head Office at least 8 weeks in advance of your trip.

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Tel Aviv

Jerusalem

Clara Balinsky (Montreal) Daycare Centre - Zerifin

15 km

70 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Rose Dunkelman (Toronto) Daycare Centre - Neve Sharet

15 km

80 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Judy Mandleman Vancouver Daycare Centre - Holon

15 km

70 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Sandy Martin Alberta Daycare Centre - Ramat Hasharon

15 km

80 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Nina Cohen Atlantic Provinces Daycare Centre - Katamon

70 km

5 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Terry Schwarzfeld Ottawa Daycare Centre - Acco

125 km

175 km

9 am to 11 am Sunday to Thursday Closed August; holidays

Train is best option via public transportation; $5 cab ride from station.

Hadassim Children and Youth Village - Hadassim

35 km

100 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed summer; holidays

Only accessible by car.

100 km

150 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed summer; holidays

Only accessible by car.

Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design - Haifa

95 km

160 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed holidays

Hours vary in summer. $15 cab ride from bus or train station.

Netanya Technological High School - Netanya

40 km

100 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed summer; holidays

Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem

70 km

5 km

9 am to 4 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed holidays

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center - Zerifin

15 km

70 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed holidays

Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem

65 km

10 km

9 am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday Closed holidays

CHW Calgary Bat Yam Women’s Centre - Bat Yam

10 km

70 km

Meets early morning; schedule changes often

Nahalal Youth Village Nahalal

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Transportation

Private, rental, or hired car

Bus

Taxi

From bus stop, a 10 minute walk on the grounds to daycare.

From bus stop, a 10 minute walk on grounds to hospital.

Train

For further about visiting CHW Projects in Israel, please contact the ORAH Magazine Summerinformation 2018 CHW Head Office by e-mail at info@chw.ca or by telephone, toll-free 1-855-477-5964 or 416-477-5964.

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Connections Tea

On May 29, 2018, CHW Calgary held their annual Connections Tea, with 38 ladies present at Maison Senior Living. Aviva Cheuk, CHW Calgary Centre President, provided an update on CHW activities, and Marilyn Libin, First National Vice-President, brought greetings. Then the Akiva grade one class entertained us with a few songs, and Karina Szulc got us all singing. Lots of ladies brought wonderful baking, which was enjoyed by all. Thank you to Hanit Tsur-Jacob and Aviva Cheuk for organizing the Tea. A few of our long-standing members were recognized.

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Thirty-one ladies gathered on June 14, 2018 at Linda Barron’s home for the annual Pot Luck Dinner. Aviva Cheuk provided an update on CHW projects, and discussed the events planned for the fall. Lots of delicious food was shared, along with many stories and lots of laughs.

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Kol Hashalom Theatre Fundraiser On April 19, 2018, members of Kol Hashalom Chapter were delighted to sponsor a night at the Grand Theatre for a performance of “Chariots of Fire.” There was a silent auction, raffle, and wine grab, with a chance to win a bottle of wine worth over $100.

Following the performance there was a buffet of food from local caterers and restaurants as well as desserts baked by our members.

6 1. The Akiva class entertaining 2. L-R: Norma Nozik, Aviva Cheuk, and Evelyn Sheftel-Shapiro 3. L-R: Zelda Hanson, Dorothy Hanson, Lucille Hanson and Leah Saltman 4. L’chaim to a great event

5. Front L-R: Myrna Ichelson, Toby Friedman, Claire Berman, Betty Sherwood, and Charlotte Jacobson. Back L-R: Toby Koryrtko, Marilyn Segal, Linda Cohen, Tatyana Oykhman, Anna Chousterova, Mara Chulsky, Sasha Novoselov, Edith Dimant, Helen Steinberg, Ginette Raphael, Elissa Meadow, Gail Ksienski, and Bea Segal 6. Back L-R: Debra Breuer, Marai Shewfelt, Cathy Perlmutter, Monica King, Lisa Pearlman, Diane Goldstein, and Maxine Levin Front L-R: Sande Marcus, Michelle Bottner ORAH Magazine Summer 2018

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Annual Campaign Event

A very successful AC Event was held May 14, 2018 at Borealis Grille and Bar in Kitchener. National President Debbie Eisenberg gave an inspiring opening address. Guest Speaker Katherine Barber, Canada’s “Word Lady,” spoke about how Hebrew and Yiddish words have enriched the English language; both educating and entertaining a capacity crowd. The Klezmer band “The Notbadniks” entertained guests. CHW Kitchener-Waterloo Centre President Marcia Glick honoured Charlotte Levene and Martin Levene, National President Debbie Eisenberg and her husband Gary Levene, and Merrick and Merav Levene for their support of CHW. Special thanks to Co-Convenors Marcia Glick and Judy Ginsler for their excellent work on the event!

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Annual Spring Tea

The Annual Spring Tea, hosted by the Amit, Mollie Betcherman and Ina McCarthy Chapters was held on June 3, 2018 at the beautiful home of Dorothy Nadolny.

The Tea is famous for its homemade party sandwiches and desserts. CHW Ottawa honoured Sara Vered, C.M., a tireless volunteer in the Jewish community and the wider Ottawa community. Distinguished guests included Ambassador of Canada to Israel Deborah Lyons, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Israel to Canada Shlomit Sufa, CHW National President Debbie Eisenberg, and CHW National Executive Director Alina Ianson

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On March 11, 2018, along with a local Shul and Na’amat Ottawa, CHW Ottawa held the Annual Ottawa Passover Fair. It brought the community together to shop for Passover wine and goods and homemade items made by CHW Amit Chapter members.

Amit Chapter sells table runners, placements, kippot, matzah/ afikomen/wine bags, aprons and other items. They make and sell these items throughout the entire year, and have also sent hundreds of homemade quilts to CHW Daycare Centres.

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CHW’s little Victoria Chapter lives in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada. Presently they are a small group, but they have a lot of fun.

At their January/February Birthday Luncheon, they celebrated with a luncheon at the beautiful Cordova Bay Golf Club, with 22 ladies in attendance. More recently, CHW Victoria had another Birthday Luncheon to celebrate March/April Birthdays. The ladies took pleasure in an afternoon of enjoying each other’s company and good food.

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The Cultural and Culinary Traditions of Pesach

At Pesach, CHW Victoria enjoyed a pleasurable event with the theme of “The Cultural and Culinary Traditions of Pesach.” CHW Victoria Past President Marilyn Weisbart introduced the event, and five women who are dynamic speakers spoke about their childhoods and the foods of Turkey, China, Morocco, South Africa, and Israel. The visuals, the recipes, the snack foods, and the stories were all very fascinating! We now have potential for a book!

10. A group of hard working members dressed in homemade Passover Aprons. L-R: Fran Kesler, Candice Wilder, Judy Aranoff, Betty Telner, and Anna Chodos 11. L-R: Damaris Notte, Genya Briker, Josie Davidson, Janis Diner Brinley, Esther Laredo and Celia Negin 12. L-R: Damaris Notte, Genya Briker, Josie Davidson, Janis Diner Brinley, Esther Laredo and Celia Negin

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Israel At 70 Celebration

At Pesach, CHW Victoria enjoyed a pleasurable event with the theme of “The Cultural and Culinary Traditions of Pesach.” CHW Victoria Past President Marilyn Weisbart introduced the event, and five women who are dynamic speakers spoke about their childhoods and the foods of Turkey, China, Morocco, South Africa, and Israel. The visuals, the recipes, the snack foods, and the stories were all very fascinating! We now have potential for a book!

In April, like the rest of Canada, Victoria held a 70th Birthday celebration for Israel. With several hundred people in attendance at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre Ballroom, the event was sold out!

CHW Victoria was there with a table and brochures, telling people about the amazing projects that CHW has for children, healthcare, and women in Israel and Canada. They also had the opportunity to receive donations.

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Passover Baskets

The Shoshanim Chapter’s Passover Baskets were a huge success! Once again, these wonderful gifts for the holidays were sold out well in advance. Many thanks to the team of dedicated volunteers who helped assemble and deliver all 504 baskets throughout the city. A huge thank you to Alana Shiveck, who chaired this fundraiser and was actively involved in sourcing the gift items and package design. A special mention also goes to Miriam Peletz, who took on the challenge of growing the list of Mini Matzohs on the honour scroll.

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CHW Montreal Installation

On May 8, 2018, CHW Montreal celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of Sheila Nemtin Levine, who served as CHW Montreal Centre President for over two years. Demonstrating her love for Israel and CHW, Sheila led CHW Montreal with creativity, enthusiasm, and determination.

Alicia Epstein was installed as the new CHW Montreal Centre President. Alicia is a founding member of the Chaverot Chapter and has held various positions on the Executive since 2002. Alicia brings enthusiasm, warmth, creativity, and dedication to this position and we look forward to her term.

13. L-R: Betsi Boeno, Paulette Zetler, Damaris Notte, Leah Kinarthy, Janet Wilson, Nomi Kaston, Josie Davidson, Edie Southward, Simone Benloulou, Celia Negin, Eleanor Mintz, Selma Linzer, Jocelyn Abrams, Marilyn Weisbart, Lindy Shortt, and Esther Laredo 14. L-R: Damaris Notte and Leah Kinarthy manning the CHW Victoria table

15. Volunteers hard at work preparing beautiful Passover Baskets 16. L-R: Evan Shiveck and Lewis Epstein 17. Members of the CHW Montreal Executive 2018-2020 18. L-R: Outgoing CHW Montreal President Sheila Nemtin Levine, Incoming CHW Montreal President Alicia Epstein, CHW Director Marla Goodwin Zipper, and Past Montreal President Alana Shiveck ORAH Magazine Summer 2018

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Nurses Health Forum

This year’s Nurses Council Health Forum on May 14, 2018, focused on Trouble Sleeping with two outstanding professionals in their field: Dr. Marc Baltzan, Medical Director, Medical Sleep Disorders Centre, and Dr. Eva Libman, Associate Director, Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital. They both offered insight and recommendations for a good night’s rest. The event was a great success!

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The Science of Dream Interpretation

On May 23, 2018, The Golda Meir Chapter hosted a fascinating lecture featuring speaker, author, and researcher Craig Sim Webb. The topic focused on dream interpretation, dream inspired music, mindful healing, and understanding relationships.

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Major Supporters Evening

CHW Montreal hosted a special evening in recognition of Major Supporters in conjunction with the 2018 Annual Campaign. The guest speaker was Shimon Arbel, Director of Institutional Advancement at Hadassah Academic College in Israel. He was an engaging and informative speaker as he highlighted the successes and achievement of his students. We were also fortunate to have greetings from CHW National President Debbie Eisenberg and CHW National Executive Director Alina Ianson. Many thanks to Roslyn Joseph who graciously opened up her home for the event and treated everyone to a fabulous dessert reception.

CHW Walk To Protect Children

The Anna Zaitchick Chapter hosted their 7th Annual Walk on June 10, 2018. This fundraiser was an outstanding success. Many thanks to all the friends, family, and colleagues who generously participated in this event in support of CHW projects in Israel. Kol Hakavod!

19. Members of the Nurses Council with the guest speakers 20. L-R: Laval City Councillor for Chomedey Aglaia Revelakis, Evie Applebee, Craig Simm Webb, CHW Montreal President Alicia Epstein, Phyllis Mazer, and CHW Montreal Centre Coordinator Alanna Elias 21. L-R: CHW National Executive Director Alina Ianson, CHW National President Debbie Eisenberg, Director of Institutional Advancement at Hadassah Academic College Shimon Arbel, and CHW Montreal President Alicia Epstein.

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22. Members of the Anna Zaitchick Chapter with Montreal President Alicia Epstein L-R: Marsha Ptack, Harriet Star, Lynda Grossman, Sarah Hutman, Susan Balinsky, Alicia Epstein, Marcy Segall, and Susan Wainberg 23. CHW National President Debbie Eisenberg and her husband Gary Levene greet the “Dream Team” – Gary Hutman, Joseph Balinsky and Danny Kaufer, Co-Chairs of the Pro-Am For Kids Golf Tournament.

CHW TORONTO

Gila Goes South & Gila Goes North

Hatikvah Chapter Trivia Night

Tamid Chapter The Clergy Project

Dor L’Dor Chapter Spin-a-thon

Tinokot Chapter Passover Tulips

Yasmin Chapter Soup Fundraiser

Gila South had an amazingly beautiful day at Katty’s and then a lovey luncheon at Brio Gulfstream. Meanwhile, on the same day, Gila North was gung-ho for a Valentine’s dress-up evening with a beautifully executed “wedding” (Julie and Molly made a stunning “Bride and Groom,” although a little mismatched height wise, and Rita was adorable as the “Rabbi” preforming the service, Siddur in hand). Molly was the chef and not a drop of food was leftover!

This year Tamid Chapter tried something a little different.

Instead of Girl’s Night Out, on March 20, Tamid headed to The City Playhouse for The Clergy Project, the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival SOLD OUT Sensation. It was the perfect time to catch up with friends, fundraise for CHW, and enjoy some wonderful entertainment.

This spring, the Tinokot’s Annual Passover Tulip Drive was a great success. Sales were up 20%! The Chapter had many volunteers and students to help deliver over 500 pots of tulips in time for Passover; the Chapter members also involve their families in the delivery.

On Saturday, March 3, Hatikvah Chapter hosted their popular Trivia Night. Couples, young adults, and serious trivia teams had a night of challenging but fun trivia. Since it first began 10 years ago, this event has become the number one “beat the winter blahs” social event for the community. A sumptuous dessert buffet and silent auction made the night lively and engaging.

Dor L’Dor Chapter hosted their successful annual Spin-a-thon on March 25. Each member must raise $360 in sponsorships, ensuring success and making this an inspiring model for other fundraising events. What a fun way to fundraise!

Yasmin Chapter is proud of the innovative fundraiser that they ran this spring. “Feed your Belly, Feed your Soul” ensured that for every jar of soup that was purchased, a soup would be donated to a youth in need at Stella’s Place. Yasmin Chapter exceeded their goal and is planning on running this event again.

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Shoshana Chapter: An Inspirational Evening

Rimon Works Out

Lev Zahav Mother’s Day Flowers

Machar Art Day

Shoshana Chapter’s event on April 19 featured passionate and moving presentatations about mental health from Donna Green, Founder and President of Stella’s Place, and Alicia Raimundo, Peer Support Volunteer. After a brief Q&A, guests enjoyed a delicious dessert bar that included donated and homemade treats from Shoshana members.

For nine years, the ladies of Lev Zahav have delivered flowers to deserving mothers across the GTA. This year they were thrilled to get a donation from NudeStix to include. The online order option brought them to a whole new level of efficiency this year. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a success, and remember: Every day is Mother’s Day!

On April 26, Rimon Chapter hosted their annual work-out event.

Many members of the Toronto Exec attended and had a great time.

Congratulations to the youngest CHW Chapter for coming up with a signature event, with a new twist each year. This year’s workout was a PoundFit Class, featuring drumsticks! Special thanks to Platinum Sponsor, Yigal Rifkind.

This year’s annual Machar Art Day was a great success! On May 14, members and friends enjoyed a one-day journey into the Toronto arts scene. The event was very well attended, and there was a fabulous raffle. The day included lunch at The Spoke Club, a tour of the Honourable Jerry & Carole Grafstein’s art collection, a visit to Jessgo Gallery, and a presentation by Carole Tanenbaum, Vintage Jewelry.

Atid Chapter & Chaverot Chapter Literary Levee Tzedakah Chapter At Our Table Atid Chapter paired up with Chaverot Chapter for the return of the Literary Levee on May 16. Author Elizabeth Renzetti explained her writing process, and reflected on the moments and experiences in women’s lives that bond us all. Guests also enjoyed a gourmet dessert buffet, prepared by Chapter members, took home a commemorative bookmark, purchased raffle tickets for a wide array of items, and had the chance to bid on over 30 fabulous silent auction offerings.

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The 15th annual At Our Table was a great success! Tzedakah Chapter wants to thank all the generous guests, donors, and sponsors for their loyal and generous support. On May 28, over 250 guests enjoyed an evening of delicious food and good friends at the charming Yorkville Village. Donna Green, Founder of Stella’s Place, and Alicia Raimundo, Mental Health Superhero, gave informative and inspiring presentations on the importance of mental health initiatives.

CHW SASKATOON

Silver Spoon Dinner

Another successful CHW Saskatoon Silver Spoon Dinner! On Monday, May 7, guests were entertained by comedy duo Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time supporting CHW and other local charities.

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Chanukah Party

Book Club Literary Afternoon

On December 13, 2017, CHW Vancouver threw a great Chanukah Party. It was a fun event held at the CHW Vancouver Office. The Chanukah candles were lit, songs were sung, dreidels were spun, and of course, delicious food was enjoyed, especially the donuts. It was a relaxing evening catching up with everyone, just having a good time.

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On January 21, 2018, the CHW Vancouver Book Club sponsored a Literary Afternoon with Don Chapman, who spoke about Canadians who do not have citizenship due to outdated Canadian laws. Mr. Chapman has been a tireless advocate, helping Canadians regain their citizenship. He generously donated the profit of his book sales at the event. Thank you to Bev Corber, Randi Winter, and everyone else who helped with this very informative event.

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Aviva Games Day

At the Richmond Country Club on May 16, 2018, over 90 women and men spent a full day playing Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble, Mahjong, and other classic games. Everyone enjoyed the excellent lunch, which included a sumptuous dessert buffet of homemade goodies supplied by CHW Vancouver members. Game playing, lunch, and a huge Silent Auction made for a full day of enjoyment.

Thank you to Lori Barer and her committee for a job well done.

24. Co-chairs, Robin Sasko and Linda Shaw thanking Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath.

25. Chanukah Party December 13th, 2017

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StepIn Out Day

May 9, 2018 was CHW Vancouver’s day to shop at StepIn Out, a fabulous store in Steveston full of fashions, shoes, and accessories.

Owner Lori Yelizarov generously donated 20% of the CHW sales.

It was a day of fun. After all, who doesn’t like to shop? Thank you to Lori, and also Tobi Rubin for organizing the event.

27. Door Prize Winner with Lori Barer & Rochelle Levinson

28. Lori Yelizarov, owner of StepIn Out

29. Items on display at StepIn Out

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CHW EVENTS CALENDAR CHW Events Calendar is subject to change without notice. Please check with your respective Centre for current information or on the CHW website at www.chw.ca.

Share your upcoming Centre events by email: info@chw.ca.

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CHW National Board of Directors Retreat

National 27 CHW Tribute Gala in Toronto

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CHW Calgary Siamese Mahjong

National 28 CHW Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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CHW Montreal 34th Annual Tel Hai Bridge, Mahjong & Canasta Luncheon

National 29 CHW Incoming BOD Meeting

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NOV 2018

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CHW Toronto Installation Event

Montreal 01 CHW Art Auction

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CHW Calgary Council Meeting

Calgary 06 CHW Council Meeting

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CHW Calgary Time to Celebrate

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CHW Vancouver CHW Walk to Protect Children

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National 27 CHW Outgoing BOD Meeting

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CHW Ottawa CHW Walk to Protect Children

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CHW Toronto CHW Walk to Protect Children

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CHW Calgary Luncheon & Games Day 2018

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CHW Montreal VIP Evening

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CHW Vancouver Gowns for Gowns

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DEC 2018 Calgary 1-15 CHW 16th Annual Toy Drive Calgary 11 CHW Council Meeting

JAN 2019 Calgary 29 CHW Council Meeting

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2018 Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) Annual and Life Members are invited to attend the CHW Annual General Meeting

Sunday, October 28, 2018 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Intercontinental Hotel Yorkville 220 Bloor Street West, Toronto AGM Agenda will include: • Audited Financial Statement • Board of Directors Election • Such other business as may properly come before the Meeting Publications Mail Agreement Number 40062559 / Poste Publication Numéro de Convention 40062559

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Stay tuned for more details to come!