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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with Jeanne Beker Canadian Fashion Icon

Revisiting CHW Fashion Blooms 2021, sharing her personal connection with CHW, and discussing her renewed love of Israeli Fashion

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table of CONTENTS impact

10 The Dan Department of Creative Human Design

Where Great Ideas Come To Life 14 Hadassah Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Unit (PCCCU)

Saving A Life 18

WIZO Emergency Shelter

Sometimes We All Need

A Safety Net

influencers

20 Featured Supporter

The Story Of Rina Fisher 32 CHW ChangeMakers

Naomi Berkovic

Bailey Grad

Nathalie Conn Krieger

Toby Rubin 38 A Gift For The Future

Susan Abramowitz 46 True Dedication

An Interview With

Joyce Raymond

features

22 CHW Fiscal Report 2020-2021 24 Up Close & Personal

Jeanne Beker

Fashion Blooms & CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design 49 CHW Coast to Coast

Events And Fundraisers At CHW Centres Across Canada

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PUBLISHER Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) CREATIVE TEAM Rebecca Bowslaugh Daniel Pike Jayden Seigel CONTRIBUTORS Alanna Elias Jennifer Ierullo Rachel Lasry Zahavi NATIONAL PRESIDENT Elayna Latsky IMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT Marilyn Libin BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lynn Gillman Marcia Glick Sarah Granatowicz Roslyn Joseph Stephanie Rusen Linda Senzilet Brondell Shapiro Tova Train CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lisa Colt-Kotler 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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CANADIAN HADASSAH-WIZO (CHW) National Office 209-638A Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, ON M3H 2S1 Telephone: 416-477-5964 Toll-Free: 1-855-477-5964 Fax: 416-477-5965 E-mail: info@chw.ca Web: www.chw.ca

A FRESH

START For over 100 years, CHW has made a positive and lasting impact on the very fabric of Israeli society by transforming the lives of women and children. It is our mission to ensure that women and children can access state-of-the-art healthcare, excellence in education, and social services in a safe and secure environment.

Our new fiscal year began in July and with it came new beginnings, a fresh look, new staff, exciting programs, and initiatives strategically intended to move CHW into the 21st century. With a focus to empower women both in Israel and here in Canada, promoting programs and initiatives that create sustainability and succession, we will engage a new generation of donors to grow and strengthen this powerful organization of supporters from coast to coast.

Due to the increase in domestic violence in Israel, our partnership with, and support of, WIZO is more critical than ever. In response to the rising domestic crisis, WIZO opened a new emergency shelter during the lockdown to support those escaping volatile situations. Women leaving the WIZO emergency shelter with their children require a helping hand to be reintegrated back into a safe community. To break the cycle of violence and prevent victims from re-entering an abusive relationship, WIZO helps each family start over safely. They provide Essential Kits, which contain the basic necessities tailored to the specific needs of each family. WIZO also provides a Safety Net Program, created to empower women and their children by securing housing, financial help, social and personal support, employment support, and a way for women in similar circumstances to connect and support each other.

To read more about our very successful S.O.S Summer Campaign, which raised over $300,000 for victims of domestic violence in only 27 hours, see pages 17-19.

Last spring, we launched the first ever FASHION BLOOMS event nationwide to showcase the talented graduates and alumni from the Fashion Department at CHW’s Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design. Including a heartfelt tribute to Immediate Past National President, Marilyn Libin, this virtual extravaganza was hosted by style icon Jeanne Beker. To read more, see pages 24-30.

Passionate volunteers and generous philanthropists are the lifeblood of CHW and ensure critical funds are provided for projects and services in Israel and here in Canada, now and in perpetuity. To learn more about our changemakers, supporters, Sustainers, Legacy Circle Members, and so many other key leaders, we hope you’ll enjoy reading this issue of ORAH. Thank you for your philanthropy today and always.

Warm regards,

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101 WHO WE ARE Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is a non-political, non-religious, national network of multi-generational volunteers and professionals who strongly believe in the advancement of children and women in Israel and Canada. Support for excellence in healthcare, education, and social services transcends politics, religion, and national boundaries.

By supporting Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), you are funding life-changing programs in Education, Healthcare, and Social Services in Israel and Canada.

CHW SUPPORTS • Hadassah Hospital, Ein Kerem, Israel Isolation Rooms in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Unit (PCCCU) • Shamir Medical Center, Israel The Institute of Pulmonary Functions & Diseases • CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, Israel The Lea Zev Shilman & Joseph Zunia Shilman Therapeutic Programs • CHW Nahalal Children and Youth Village, Israel Graduate Pre-Fab Dormitory Housing • CHW Netanya Technological High School, Israel Patisserie Program and Hair & Beauty Program • CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design, Israel Fashion Department • Hadassah Academic College (HAC), Israel The CHW Centre for Clinical Training and Community Care The Dan Department of Creative Human Design • World WIZO, Israel Safety Net and Essentials Kits

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SUPPORT CHW Your generosity allows Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) to support education, healthcare, and social services, benefitting women and children in Israel and in Canada.

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OUR VISION Our vision is to be the best Canadian philanthropic organization supporting services, programs, and projects in Israel and Canada. We strive to be recognized as leaders by our supporters and friends, donors, partners, volunteers, and our beneficiaries here and abroad.

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 groundbreaking research benefits people globally, improves lives, and provides hope.

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

CHW Changes Lives, Provides Hope, and Builds Futures.

CHW has entered a new chapter of expanded growth and innovation; a period of transition and change as the organization moves forward in the 21st century, attracting a new generation of supporters to join our family, a family with an illustrious history.

For over 100 years, CHW has made a positive and lasting impact on the very fabric of Israeli society by transforming the lives of women and children.

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This is awarded to a full-time student in This is awarded to a full-time student in their 2nd year of Early Learning & their second yearofof Early Early Learning Learning & 2ndatyear Childcare MacEwan University.

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Where great ideas come to life Great ideas start from student experiences.

Despite all the challenges and uncertainties brought on by the pandemic, The DAN Department of Creative Human Design at Hadassah Academic College (HAC) continues to provide a nurturing, hybrid learning environment where students can develop innovative ideas to their full potential.

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relevant solutions for a postpandemic world. Unique to The Dan Department is a focus on social design and providing cutting-edge solutions to better humankind.

THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION HAC is further promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through The Blender, a new accelerator program where students, graduates, and faculty from diverse disciplines and backgrounds can network and cocreate innovative design solutions.

While 70% of HAC’s students are women, only 20-30% of them are involved in start-up activities.

HAC’s student body includes Arab and Haredi students as well as many new immigrants whose representation in the world of innovation is long overdue.

On the next two pages, we are featuring two of the award-winning student innovations from the Graduating Class of 2021.

Amit Yankovitch — Creator of MediFirst:

An application for accessing crucial health services for asylum seekers by focusing on bridging language and cultural gaps.

THE PROBLEM: Providing quality medical and therapeutic services to the population of asylum seekers in Israel and around the world is a huge challenge.

Globally, millions of people are searching for better opportunities in employment and wages, in education and training, or in fleeing conflict areas to safer countries. The rights granted to them in the host country are often determined by status.

But what if they have no status?

A year-long research project, including volunteering at a refugee and asylum seekers clinic in Jerusalem, provided the opportunity for meaningful dialogue and experimentation with new channels of communication, technologies, and design solutions to improve the accessibility of health services for over 56,000 asylum seekers, among them 8,500 children, currently living in Israel.

“I love creating meaningful solutions across physical and digital platforms that bring about creative, rational, and emotional change.

I’m always eager to discover new ways of thinking and learn about different technologies that enrich my knowledge as I continue to explore new frontiers.”

AMIT'S SOLUTION: An app that allows for more accurate and better communication between patients and doctors, with an emphasis on streamlining processes, maximizing the window of opportunity during which a patient can access quality diagnosis,and medical treatment that ultimately saves lives. Through clear branding and visual icons, the app offers an effective channel for communication at all stages of interaction between patients and medical professionals.

The design ideas and principles incorporated in the app address the challenge of communication difficulties resulting from language and cultural gaps, traumas, and economic constraints.

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BATEL BELGAZAL — Creator of Sexplore:

A mobile app that provides teenagers with relevant and credible information about sexual health, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

THE PROBLEM: Young people face important decisions about relationships, sexuality, and sexual behavior. The decisions they make can impact their health and well-being for the rest of their lives.

Teenagers spend an average of seven hours a day on various media outlets, exposing them to a vast array of sexual content from a very young age. Much of the content is sensationalized, often depicting unhealthy sexual relationships involving dramas, scandals, jealousy, and violence.

Exposure to such misleading representations can lead to misconceptions about relationships, unhealthy sexual interaction, and even sexual exploitation and abuse. At the same time, an inviting and reliable source of information is rarely tailored to meet the needs of today’s youth.

“My ambition is to contribute to society through my designs. I specifically chose to focus on important, complex and relevant issues, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and post-trauma out of a genuine desire to help make our world a better place.”

BATEL'S SOLUTION: Sexplore is a mobile app that offers relevant and engaging sexual health information accessible to teens. The overall design and user experience allows teens to navigate through a journey of self-discovery, examination of attitudes, formation of identity, and strengthening of self-worth. In addition, it provides tools and simulation games for dealing with challenging social and sexual situations.

The app is tailored to the age and development of the user and includes positive and interactive discussions and exploration into complex issues of gender and sexual identity. The information is based on the values of healthy and respectful sexual relationships: reciprocity, trust, consent, communication, pleasure, and equality. The app serves youth throughout the critical stages of their personal, social, emotional, and physical development.

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saving A life Baby Emmanuelle was born with severe medical complications, but the dedicated team at Hadassah Hospital's Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Unit (PCCCU) never gave up.

Elise and her husband Craig were

excited to finally conceive their third child after several rounds of IVF. But within a few weeks, a routine check-up revealed concerning images of the fetus and an irregular heartbeat that required a specialist’s attention. The couple were immediately referred to Professor Azaria Rein, Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Hadassah Hospital. After careful analysis, it became clear that the unborn baby suffered from a serious congenital heart defect.

The Hadassah team of specialists carefully monitored every stage of the pregnancy and at 11 days old, baby Emmanuelle underwent life-saving surgery. During the procedure, new complications became apparent. The team was surprised to discover a very rare condition where the artery to the left lung was set between the esophagus and the trachea. This meant that both the baby’s breathing and eating were seriously compromised.

“Until we operated, we didn’t actually know that the right pulmonary artery went back and around in a way that obstructed the baby’s airway,” said Dr. Rein.

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her strength. At two months of age, weighing just under 4 kg, Emmanuelle returned for her second surgery to repair her trachea and heart.

During her most fragile moments, Emmanuelle was cared for in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Unit (PCCCU), where the dedicated team works around the clock to save lives by keeping the tiniest, most fragile hearts pumping strong.

Now it's three years later, and Emmanuelle’s parents can breathe a sigh of relief. They’re overjoyed at their daughter’s progress, thanks to regular check-ups and care provided at the hospital. Recently, Elise and Craig received reassuring news that Emmanuelle's health was so improved, she was ready to leave her special-needs daycare and attend a regular kindergarten.

“I drop off Emmanuelle at kindergarten in the morning," said Craig. "She wants to walk in by herself with her giant backpack on. My heart is always warmed to see how independent she’s become. Thank you for making our family whole."

Dr. Rein and his team performing heart surgery on baby E.

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Thank you for making our family whole.

About the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Unit (PCCCU) Congenital heart disease is one of the most common birth defects, creating an overwhelming need for advanced pediatric cardiac critical care. CHW supports the PCCCU, which is currently undergoing major renovations, upgrades, and expansions, and is a part of Hadassah Hospital’s world-renowned Heart Institute.

Known for its innovative treatments and groundbreaking research, the Institute was recently ranked among the World's Best Specialized Hospitals – Cardiology 2021 by Newsweek magazine.

Emmanuelle playing with her dad.

Emmanuelle going down the slide.

Emmanuelle giving Dr. Rein a rose.

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Emmanuelle laughing with her mom.

Thank you!

THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, WE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL AND RAISED OVER

$302,000!

In just one day, the CHW community came together to help empower victims of domestic violence.

Thank you to all our generous supporters and Matching Heroes for making this day such a success!

TO WATCH THE STAR-STUDDED TELETHON

IMPACT OF S.O.S CAMPAIGN • •

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Provided a safe haven for at-risk youth removed from toxic situations Provided mental health support and counselling with the intention of reuniting families in a safe way Provided women and their children with the basic essentials to start over safely Empowered women and their children by providing housing, financial help, social and personal support, employment support, and a network of other women in similar circumstances

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sometimes we all need a

safety net "It’s much harder to leave a shelter than it is to enter one.”

-Michal Orion Sagi, Head of WIZO Emergency Shelter for Women and Children

Batya* suffered from years of verbal and emotional

abuse from her husband. She quietly endured the pain as she focused on her kids and found comfort in her work as a teacher. When the pandemic hit, her husband lost his job and began taking his frustrations out on her.

As the long months dragged on, he became physically abusive. Batya realized she had to leave.

Batya and her three children, ages 13, eight, and five, arrived at the WIZO Emergency Shelter during the height of Israel’s national lockdown. It was a scary period of uncertainty for the whole family because everything happened so quickly. She hadn’t made any plans and didn’t know how things would unfold. She dropped everything (her job, her family), and fled with her kids.

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Eight months later, Batya and her children (pictured below at the shelter's Rosh Hashanah celebration) have come full circle. From inside the safety and protection of the WIZO shelter in Jerusalem, they were able to slowly regain the confidence to start a new life. Batya’s children have adapted well to their new school and formed close friendships with other children at the shelter.

Over the past few months, Batya received counselling within the shelter as well as support to help her take charge of her life. She is in the process of finalizing her divorce and beginning a new chapter in a new apartment with her children. The support she now receives through Safety Net will empower her future. *Name changed for confidentiality.

photo credit: mickey noam-alon

Life after the shelter Every woman who leaves the shelter receives an Essentials Kit to help her and her children start over. In Batya’s case, her apartment was furnished, but she needed everything from sheets and towels to pots and plates. The Essentials Kit included small appliances and a voucher to assist with groceries. Once she has settled into her new home, she will join the Safety Net in her own community for continued support.

It is always bittersweet when a woman leaves the shelter, according to Michal Orion Sagi, Head of WIZO Emergency Shelter for Women and Children. The staff hope they will use the skills and tools they gained at the shelter and through the Safety Net Program, but they also know how difficult it is to be a single mother, especially one burdened by past traumas.

“Batya will always remain part of our circle. We helped her find affordable housing nearby until she’s more financially stable. The government provides assistance, but it’s simply not enough.

With the six warm and loving Safety Net communities across Israel, Batya can leave the shelter reassured that our support continues,” said Orion Sagi.

HOW CHW AND WIZO ARE HELPING: The Safety Net Program The Safety Net Program has nearly a 100% success rate to break the cycle of violence and prevent victims from re-entering an abusive relationship.

The Safety Net Program assists with financial, social, and personal support, helping to provide and care for the victims’ greatest needs.

Essentials Kits Kits are provided for women leaving a WIZO emergency shelter. The Kit provides basic necessities like small electric appliances, clothing, school supplies, linens, kitchen utensils, and other household items. The Kits are tailored to the specific needs of each family, to help families launch a fresh start in a new home environment.

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The Story of

Rina Fisher

A Montrealer with roots in CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village.

Rina Shilman Fisher was born in Israel in 1954 to

parents of Russian and Romanian descent who settled in Israel after the War of Independence. At the end of WWII her parents (pictured below on their wedding day in 1948 at the detention camp where they met) were living in Cyprus, and they were fortunate to have some maternal family members immigrate with them to Israel.

Life was good. Rina and her parents were living in Haddar Yosef, a middle-class suburb of Tel Aviv. It was a happy time, until her mom suddenly took ill and passed away just before Rina’s 10th birthday.

Life in 1960s Israel was very different than it is today.

People did not have residential phones, there were no take-out restaurants, and even with extended family close by, it was not feasible for Rina’s father to look after her alone.

It was decided that Rina and her cousin would go to live on a kibbutz at the start of the new school year. This was not an easy transition for Rina who was grieving the loss of her mother and life as she knew it.

On the kibbutz, all the kids bunked together, and life was very basic and regimented. For Rina, having grown up an only child with doting parents, it was not a good fit and she was sent home.

After much deliberation, it was decided that the CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village would be a better option for Rina. CHW Hadassim was known as the best boarding school in the country at the time. It reflected more of a melting pot of children as some came from broken homes, were orphaned, or came from abroad. At the time, sending Rina to Hadassim was an expensive undertaking for Rina’s father and he took a second job in the afternoons to pay for her schooling.

Although it took some time, Rina gradually integrated into life at CHW Hadassim (pictured top left at 12 years old). She was, however, still inconsolable after the loss of her mother and the transition from her former life.

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She loved Canada, especially the calmness, the snow, and the life she was building.

Gradually, the efforts that the staff at CHW Hadassim made to integrate Rina succeeded. She came to develop strong friendships and a sense of community.

She described it as being at an extended sleepaway camp.

After five years of living at CHW Hadassim, she completed Grade 10 and moved back home. She continued her friendships with visits at either her home or by returning to CHW Hadassim.

In December 1973, Rina moved to Canada after meeting a boy (whom she later married) from Cote St Luc, Quebec, who was living in Israel for a year.

She loved Canada, especially the calmness, the snow, and the life she was building here. She completed her Bachelor of Psychology at Concordia University and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychology from McGill University.

founded the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation to honour her memory and influence positive change in health, education, and well-being.

In recent years, Rina and Larry (pictured below) have been visiting Israel regularly. Reflecting on her youth village experience, Rina recognizes the important role that CHW Hadassim plays for at-risk and disadvantaged youth. She understands there is still a disparity between rich and poor in Israel. Schools like CHW Hadassim serve a valuable purpose to support the fabric of Israel. Rina feels that her time at CHW Hadassim shaped the person she is today. She was exposed to so many different cultures and languages with students and teachers from all over the world.

This broader experience made a positive, life changing impact.

Rina and her first husband divorced, and she later married her current husband, Larry Fisher. Larry was a widower with a young daughter named Rachel (pictured below on right). Together they had a daughter named Jackie (pictured below on left).

On family trips to Israel, they visited CHW Hadassim and Rina showed them where she spent so many formative years. They had a wonderful family life.

Tragically, Jackie, with a longstanding history of Crohn’s Disease, was diagnosed with cancer at age 21. She passed away four years later. Rina and Larry Fisher

Rina is proud to support CHW to ensure that the Hadassim Children and Youth Village continues to thrive for students who need it most. As a tribute to her parents, Rina and her husband Larry recently made a generous gift to the newly renamed Lea Zev Shilman & Joseph Zunia Shilman Therapeutic Programs at CHW Hadassim. A lasting legacy that will positively impact generations of students to come.

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FISCAL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

2020/2021 DONATION REVENUE 2020

DONATION REVENUE 2021

$4,854,984*

$4,212,917*

* including restricted major gifts for endowment purposes

15.2%

EXPENSES

2021:

$1,728,282

2020:

9.1%

2020:

22.6%

$1,901,611

FUNDRAISING COSTS:

2021:

$686,380

$886,842

FUNDRAISING COST RATIO* 2021:

14.1%

2020:

21.1%

*Fundraising costs/donation revenue x 100

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ENDOWMENT FUNDS*

2021:

$11,930,316

2020:

$9,171,082

30.1%

*restricted and unrestricted

PROJECT FUNDING 2020 -2021

ACTUAL:

$ 1,738,736

GOAL:

15.1%

$1,510,438

Allocations of funds in 2020-2021* Social Services: $192,738 = 11.1%

(World WIZO - CHW Nahalal Youth Village; CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village)

11.1%

Education: $441,457 = 25.4% (CHW Netanya Technological High School, Canadian Young Judaea, Hadassah Academic College, CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design, Jerome D. Diamond Adolescent Centre)

Healthcare: $1,104,541 = 63.5% (Hadassah Medical Center; Shamir Medical Center)

*Based on project commitments

For the complete audited financial statement:

chw.ca/financial-statement

63.5%

25.4%

fashion blooms jeanne beker

TO WATCH FASHION BLOOMS

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I think it’s wonderful that CHW is moving into the new age, certainly a new age of awareness for us all. Israel has never been cooler.

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UP CLOSE & Personal with As the host of our inaugural Fashion Blooms, Jeanne Beker was excited to tell us more about her history as a fashionista, her connection to CHW, and her renewed love for Israeli fashion designers.

I’m really intrigued by what’s going on in Israel right now. The level of art and culture is just so astounding.

Hosting Fashion Blooms was an eye opener because although I did a big Fashion Television special in Israel back in the late 90s, I haven’t been back to explore the scene. And the fact that CHW would come out now with a fundraiser like Fashion Blooms that sheds light on the wonderful design school in Israel [CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design], and highlights the work of a few really great designers, I’m all for that. Aharon Genish was one of them, and I was just blown away by the level of his work.

It’s wonderful to see Israel’s culture being celebrated in this way and how CHW is bringing the cause home, so people can feel a little more connected to Israel, even if physically they can’t be there themselves.

The talent in Israel is just so profound and any way that I can help expose it, explore it, investigate it, and help people tell their stories – that really excites me. I like the fact that CHW is committed to celebrating, supporting Israel, and exposing some of those hidden talents. I think it’s wonderful that

Jeanne Beker

CHW is moving into the new age, certainly a new age of awareness for us all. Israel has never been cooler.

with the Margalit Chapter in Toronto for many, many years. Hadassah was always such a beloved place for her, it gave her a great sense I was a real fashionista from an early of community, and we were all so age. I never thought I would pursue passionate about Israel growing up. it as any kind of career though. I I remember the Hadassah Bazaar wanted to be a performer, an actress, from when I was a little kid. My I wanted to be on stage, on tv, in film. parents would go, and I couldn’t wait And I really saw clothing as costume. until they got home from Bazaar to I still do believe that fashion see what little treasures they would expresses so much about who we bring. Later, I hosted some fashion are. It really is a wonderful means of shows there, and one year I posed expression and communication. for the Bazaar poster, which was great fun.

I absolutely loved poring over my mom’s copies of Harper's Bazaar It was always a joy to see my mother and Vogue. She had subscriptions working at the Bazaar. I was blown for both magazines. My sister, my away by the sense of commitment mom, and I would sit for hours, just that women had for this cause and fantasizing about all these fashions the way the organization brought and designer clothes. Of course, women together for a common we could never really afford to buy good. It was a heartwarming thing anything, but in 1969 my father got whenever I heard "Hadassah," my mom this wonderful sewing especially because I knew how very machine. She set up a little studio much it meant to my mother and in the rec room of our suburban it gave her such a great sense of home in Downsview and she started purpose. making us the most gorgeous clothes.

We’ve got to bring back On Saturday mornings we would go and look at all these great fabrics and she would buy patterns and alter them a little bit (because my sister and I always had our own ideas about how clothes should look), and then she would craft the most exquisite garments for us. I honestly can’t tell you how fabulous they were.

My connection with CHW comes mostly through my late, great mother, Bronia Becker, who was

Bazaar. Especially now, the biggest buzz word and conversation in fashion is sustainability. And that’s really what the Bazaar was all about. Recycling and putting something back out there for somebody else to enjoy and then raising funds along the way. It’s really kind of a no-brainer. I think a Bazaar in 2022 would be genius.

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FASHION PLUS SPONSORS

Len & Faigel Shapiro Carole & Bernie Zucker and Family FASHION SPONSORS Anonymous (2) P. Austin Family Foundation Debbie Eisenberg & Gary Levene Roslyn Joseph

MUSIC SPONSORS Claudia & Paul Goldman Rhonda & Stanley Gordon Holt Renfrew Elayna & Jonathan Latsky Mawer Investment Management Ltd. COMEDY SPONSOR Gina Grant CHAI SPONSORS Mark Libin & Meira Cook and Family Kevin Libin & Agata Kesik and Family Lisa Libin & Jeremy Yanofsky and Family Adina Libin & Micah Potechin and Family Richter Management Ltd. Barb & Jerry Rosenstein TRIBUTE SPONSORS Mitch & Carrie Brody Aviva Cheuk Penny Hardin Philip & Harriet Libin and Family Terry Libin Sandy & Larry Martin, Somar Foundation Julie Spira Young & Haggis Insurance Services Ltd Helen & Tamar Zenith Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art

FRIEND SPONSORS Debbie & Mark Bank John Barron Beth Tzedec Congregation Darren & Marnie Bondar Stewart Bondar Ann & Morris Dancyger Lynn Gillman Debra Goldberg Eva Hoffman Leila Lax Len Libin Carol Ryder Betty Sherwood Francine & Marty Sigal and Linda & Robert Ullman

Featured Designers Aharon Genish Featured designer Aharon Genish, was raised in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Bnei Brak, Israel, where he suffered major hardships and exploitation, including sexual assault as a child. He broke free from the community and began a journey towards healing though his creative pursuits.

Despite having very little formal education, he was admitted into to the Fashion Design Program at CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design because of his passion for the arts and creative skills. He channeled his childhood struggles into his fashion and ended up graduating top of his class in 2018.

His final collection, ‘You Will Not Be Silenced,’ which exposed his tragic past for the first time, received top awards and recognition.

His use of fashion and art to address his childhood trauma earned him huge accolades and international attention, including a feature in Vogue, Italy. He won the prestigious ‘Mifal HaPais’ Design Award after graduation, which gave him the financial backing to continue designing. Aharon is among the few designers selected by International Talent Support (ITS) for ‘Here We Belong’ a creative networking project that connects young designers with leading brands.

His stunning first collection as an independent designer was set to launch on the runway of Israel’s Fashion Week in March 2020. Due to the pandemic, the event was cancelled.

His collection, a juxtaposition of traditional orthodox garb and modern design, was visually captured and introduced to a North American audience at Fashion Blooms.

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Neta Ben Abu Neta Ben Abu grew up in the northern Israeli city of Tsfat (Safed). She left high school early to explore several creative opportunities. She soon enrolled in basic sewing classes as well as a night-school course in Fashion Design at CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design. Then, looking for her next challenge, Neta decided to deepen her studies and pursue the full Fashion Degree program at the Academy.

During her third year of the program, Neta designed her own wedding dress, in collaboration with her esteemed instructor and mentor from the Fashion Department. It turned out so well that her wedding dress design became the inspiration for many of the pieces in her graduating collection.

Her graduating collection ‘Dis-Order’ designed during the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns, looks deep into one’s psychological state and provides a fresh interpretation of how individuals ‘mask’ or hide their innermost feelings.

Neta graduated top of her class from the Fashion Department in August 2020. Her timely graduating collection was among the few student designs featured on the runways of Israel’s Koranit Fashion Week, held during March 2021 in Tel Aviv.

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stav faragian Stav Faragian grew up in a rural community in northern Israel. She comes from a close-knit family that celebrates its Persian roots.

Stav first studied Engineering, but switched to Fashion Design, where she enjoyed studying side by side with her twin sister, Yarden.

Her graduating collection was inspired by her Persian grandmother’s complex life story. When her grandmother was only eight years old, she made the journey from Iran to Israel as a child bride. Stav designed much of her graduating collection from her childhood home during the pandemic, surrounded by memories and photos of her late grandmother.

Following graduation, her academic degree and sharp technical skills landed her a job as a fashion designer with Renoir Group, a top Israeli retail company.

After posting one of her iconic designs on Instagram, she was contacted by an American-based stylist who purchased the piece and had it flown to Los Angeles in the midst of a global lockdown to be featured in a music video by hit rapper/singer Kehlani.

Stav is a bright up and coming designer to watch.

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yarden faragian Yarden Faragian grew up in a rural community in northern Israel. She comes from a close-knit family that celebrates its Persian roots.

Yarden and her twin sister Stav, completed their four-year Fashion Degree together and graduated from the Fashion Department at CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design in August 2020.

An outstanding student throughout her studies, Yarden won several awards, including the Nike prize for Active Wear after presenting to an Executive Team based in the United States.

Her final collection, which explored themes and deep emotions associated with growing up as a twin, earned her praise in Israeli and international publications.

Connecting with her Persian roots, one of her striking designs was worn by Liraz Charhi, an Israeli singer and actor of Tehran, ahead of her first Persianlanguage album launched in Israel, Iran, and across the world.

Following her lifelong dream, Yarden launched her first ready-to wear collection, with the help of Stav, shortly after graduating: Faragian The Label. It is available through a boutique online store and Instagram account.

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NAOMI BERKOVIC

My advice to fellow volunteers is to know your own strengths. Think about how you believe that you can make a difference and work from there. Whether it be dedicating time, helping hands, skills, or ideas.

Personally, I don’t feel that I’ve made a huge impact, but I’m just so happy to be a part of a group that does. I believe that even the little things, such as telethon calls and delivering chocolates does make a difference for others.

I have never thought about the gratification that I feel as a volunteer, but rather the gratification afterward when I hear that the project was a success.

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Fortunately, I have had many highlight moments with CHW as a volunteer, but the one that stands out the most in my mind was the event that I helped organize called “Beauty School 101”. It really was a fun memorable evening.

Israel is a second home for me, I have close family who live there, and I feel so comfortable in Israel, it is a part of who I am. So, I suppose deep down my volunteering does have an impact and perhaps I have a bias to help others because of my Israel connection.

makers NATHALIE CONN KRIEGER

The more you involve yourself in any organization, the more connected you will feel. My fulfillment comes from my leadership roles in my chapter and learning more about the projects CHW is supporting.

pushed me outside my comfort zone, but I’m glad I did it. Knowing that I was sharing important information about this worthy cause while also raising funds was a real highlight.

My biggest impact comes from raising funds with Dor L’Dor annual Spin-A-Thon fundraiser and our most recent Move-A-Thon which were very successful events with negligible expenses. Knowing that almost every dollar raised was going directly to CHW felt great!

I haven’t been to Israel for a long time, but I hope to visit CHW’s projects when I go. Seeing the effects of my fundraising firsthand would be an incredible experience.

I love the feeling of giving back and helping others.

Volunteering helps me focus attention away from daily responsibilities, gain perspective, and appreciate the small things. As a CHW volunteer, I feel connected to my Jewish community.

One of my proudest moments as a CHW volunteer was canvassing for the recent S.O.S. campaign. This

I am mother of two young children and am also a busy working professional. At this point in my life, I juggle a lot, but I believe it is important to make time for volunteerism. My mother instilled these values in me that I hope to pass along to my own children. CHW gives me the chance to support meaningful projects while also making important social connections and friendships.

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BAILEY GRAD

To feel fulfilled as a CHW volunteer, my advice is to get involved in as many aspects of the organization as possible. I recommend that volunteers attend and participate in their chapter meetings, participate on the chapter executive, and learn more about CHW to feel connected. As I learn more about the projects we support and witness the impact of our fundraising efforts, the desire to do more is sparked.

volunteer too. Volunteering for CHW helps me feel a connection to Israel and my Jewish heritage.

This is my eighth year with Dor L’Dor chapter. I’ve held various roles on the executive and I am co-president this year. I’m hopeful that our chapter will have a strong fundraising year. We’ve been very successful in the past with our Spin-A-Thon fundraiser, even during COVID as a virtual event. I take pride as a top fundraiser for this event and thankful for generous donors who support me and our cause.

Our family always supported CHW, and I knew I wanted to be a part of the organization. As a child, my grandmother made me a lifetime member, I helped at Bazaar, was passionate about support of Israel, and later joined my chapter after my son was born. I am so lucky to be involved with a group of women who are all focused on a common goal, and who I also have the pleasure of calling friends. Meeting and forming friendships with fellow chapter members is a highlight of volunteering. Working collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals is fun and fulfilling. Envisioning our future is very exciting.

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I long for the day when I can travel to Israel to see our projects in person, and I recall as a child looking at my great-grandmother’s photos of trips to see CHW projects in Israel. One day I hope to be able to visit and bring the moment full circle.

TOBY RUBIN

Nearly 30 years ago one of my Bubbies made me a third-generation life member of CHW and it has become a big part of my life. From the many amazing women, I met over the years, witnessing CHW’s impact, and becoming a skilled volunteer, CHW has enriched my life.

It was my first regional Convention in Victoria, in the early 1990’s where I heard powerful and passionate speakers Lily Frank and Naomi Frankenberg that I believed I had the power, through CHW, to make a difference. I realized I could combine my love and passion for Israel while collaborating with likeminded women of all ages from across Canada.

While I have not been to Israel in many years, I can still remember the first time I stepped off the plane and had a sense of “being at home” and my heart would always belong to Israel.

Women today multi-task, grow a career, raise a family, potentially care for aging parents all while taking personal time for friendships and mental health. A modern CHW understands that women have both limited time and financial resources. Through this lens, five years ago I revived the Heroes Among Us

fundraising concept in Vancouver which has been a personal highlight to showcase the importance of the work CHW does.

I’ve been inspired and educated by regional and national convention knowing we could make a difference and more importantly that as women we were powerful. Reviving the Heroes Among Us event honours amazing women who are dedicated to CHW and our local community. Chairing and emceeing the third event recently was truly a gratifying experience, especially this year after an 18-month absence of live events due to COVID. it was wonderful to see the CHW family come together. I hope this celebration showcasing female empowerment will continue for many years.

One piece of advice to share when working with volunteers is the power of two little words “todah rabah/thank you”. Recognizing and acknowledge volunteers is the key to continued success. I learned this early on from CHW and it has stuck with me ever since. Nothing makes a volunteer, or a donor feel more appreciated than being told TODAH RABAH! Appreciation costs nothing but means everything.

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MA JOR GIFTS

Person of Valour

Person of Distinction

Gifts at or above $10,000 apply to CHW’s support of WIZO projects and programs.

Recognizes gifts at or above $10,000 in support of non-WIZO projects.

ONE-TIME GIVING

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Women for Women

Double Chai

Keyholder

When you give a gift of $1,800, you will receive a beautiful Women for Women pin recognizing your gift, which we know you will wear with pride.

As a member of the Double Chai category, you will receive a beautiful Ketubah-style certificate designed in Israel, in recognition of your $3,600 gift. We know this certificate will make a great addition to your home or office.

As a CHW Keyholder, you will receive a beautiful and stylish sterling silver pendant, made in Israel, which can be worn daily as a reminder of your $5,000 gift and commitment to CHW.

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MAKE AN IMPACT MONTHLY GIVING

Circle of Chai

Sustainer

Join the Circle of Chai. When you give monthly you change the lives of children, women, and families who are battling hunger, a devastating disease, or domestic violence. Circle of Chai supporters contribute gifts of $18, $36, or $54 monthly.

Sustainers are the lifeblood of CHW, providing a base of annual support for the organization. To join the CHW Sustainer program, donors commit to an annual gift of $1,000 or more in perpetuity and receive special benefits and access to programs.

LEGAC Y GIVING

LEARN MORE CHW National Office

Legacy Circle

1-855-477-5964 info@chw.ca

The ongoing growth and success of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) projects depend increasingly on the generosity of those who help us plan for the future. The CHW Legacy Circle honours those who have included CHW in their estate plans.

chw.ca/support-us

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a gift for the future by susan abramowitz

Susan talks about her connection to CHW, the impact of philanthropy on her personal life, and why there's no better time than now to leave a legacy gift.

Making the decision to leave a legacy gift is a journey.

For some it’s a no-brainer. For others, like me, it may take longer than you’d expect. That’s because you may find that you need to think deeply about all the ways you want to leave your mark.

After I graduated from university, when I was 23 years old, I went to Israel to do an Ulpan and travel.

It was a formative experience and when I got back to Canada nine months later, I was determined to join an organization that raises money for Israel. I was invited to a CHW chapter meeting and the rest is history.

CHW was exactly what I was looking for. At the outset it was because the chapter structure allowed us to be creative about the way we raised funds, and then, the more I got to know the projects, it became about the love I feel for CHW Netanya Technological High School and CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village.

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Ultimately, for me, joining the Legacy Circle is about the values I want to pass on to the next generation.

Leaving a legacy is a teachable moment because I also believe that an important part of this process will include a discussion with my children, at the appropriate time, about why I have chosen this specific organization.

As a young mother working full time, I was very involved with CHW. It is so important to me that I pass this on to my children. My kids know me as someone who raises money for Israel and takes on fundraising challenges. It’s part of the fabric of who I am, and it’s integral to my relationships. CHW is on my list because it is such an important part of my adult life.

Over the course of the pandemic, I gave serious thought to which organizations I would include in my will. And leaving a legacy now, in my 50’s is not too early. It’s exactly the right moment.

YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON THROUGH THE ROOTS OF YOUR MEMORIAL TREE IN ISRAEL Join our Legacy Circle to enjoy significant tax and financial advantages, take care of your extended CHW family, ensure your philanthropic legacy, and secure the future of your loved ones.

During and after your lifetime, your name will be listed as a member of our Legacy Circle, and your memory will be connected with our homeland and the legacy you created with CHW.

LEARN MORE: CHW.CA/LEGACY

a very special thank you In recognition of generous single donations* received during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 from $1,000+ GIFTS OF $500,000+ Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation Estate of Marianne Simor GIFTS OF $100,000+ Irving Matlow Estate of David Pollack GIFTS OF $20,000+ Anonymous Bell Canada CIBC World Markets Canada Roslyn Joseph Elayna & Jonathan Latsky Susan & John Rose Estate of Jackeline Sheiner Estate of Martha Vajda Henriette & Leonard White Endowment Fund GIFTS OF $10,000+ The P. Austin Family Foundation Bell Canada Gittie Cobrin Estate of Suzanne Deston DFC Auto Group Inc. Debbie Eisenberg & Gary S. Levene Cynthia Flower in memory of Sharon Flowerz"l Jeannette Hoffman Estate of Dianne Kardish Joseph Levitt Bea Schachter & Hershie Schachter Carla R. Stein Mark Tinnerman Carole Zucker Family Foundation GIFTS OF $5,000+ Anonymous Anonymous Susan & Joseph Balinsky Allan Belzberg Eric Bissell Estate of Eva Braun Mel Brown Nancy Cohen & Stephen Goldhar Decarie Motors Inc. Susan Fine Marcia & Bernard Glick Goldgut Family Foundation Robert Green Shirley Greenberg Barbara Hennick

Holt Renfrew Fay Koffman Lori Leonoff Alvin & Mona Libin Foundation Sharon & Harvey Lipman Mawer Investment Management Nelras Holdings Inc. Olymbec Development Inc. Leonard & Phyllis Shapiro Siegel Executive Search Solutions Inc. Estate of Ethel Solomon Terry Yanowski Estate of Jack Yazer, C.M. GIFTS OF $1,000+ Ruth Aaron Albert Abrum Lager Foundation Doreen Abugov Linda Adams Karen Adler Leonda Adler Tony Aksa Sheila Alexander Anonymous APF Marketing Array Systems Computing The Atid Charitable Foundation Michelle Axler Azrieli Foundation Azuria Group Inc. Nancy Baker Halpern Ballin Inc. Deborah Bank The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company Gertie Barath Vera Barcza Lori Barer Barrday Inc. Shelley Baruch Chad Bayne Shellianne Bedder Green Sharron Beder Lauren & Samuel Bell Bonnie Belzberg The Benevity Community Impact Fund Judith Berg Julie Berger Patricia Berkovic Heather Berkowitz Eleonora Berku Sonia Bickman Marjorie Blankstein Erika Bloch

Kathy Bloom Pearl Bloom Tiana Boyman Carrie Brody Rosalind Brown Bernice Brownstein Orah Buck Gladys Buckler Lynda Budd Frieda Bugis Gloria Burnett Jordan Caplan Marion Caplan Mark Caplan Zane Caplansky Beverley Carley Carrie Cash The Chelminski Family Foundation Arlein Chetner Glenda Chetner Aviva Cheuk Cidel Trust Company Cora Cohen Family Foundation Barry Cohen Linda Cohen Paula Cohen Esther Cole Conam Charitable Foundation Ronald Cons Construction Dancon Inc. Construction Tyron Inc. Barbara Cooper Gail Cooper Jean Cooperberg Leba Cooperstone Beverley Corber Mollie Corber Stephen Cotsman Sylvia Cristall John Cullen Custom Diamond International Ann Dancyger Joanne Davidson DEWER Holdings Ltd. And Elizabeth & Elmer Phillipson Robert Di Iorio Karen Diamond Warren Dick Rozlyn Druckman Rhoda Dubin Ruth Dvorkin Jack Dym Investments Ltd. Karen Ehrlich

Wendy Eisen Corinne Engel Diane Erlick Lynn Factor Karen Farkas Molly Finkelstein The Friedberg Charitable Foundation Finkler-Friedland Family Foundation Larry Fisher Rina Fisher Ilene Flatt Phyllis Flatt Mandy Fleischer Karen Florence Fonex Data Systems Inc. Pam Freedman Ruth Freeman Nora Freund Patricia Friedland Dr. Joseph Friedlich Dentistry Professional Corporation Lois Friedman Fine Jed Gaines Ganz Family Foundation Ruth Garbe Naomi Garber Corinne Geller Genatec Mara Gibney Lynn Gillman Daniella Givon & Bernard Pinsky Rose Marie Glassman Barbara Gleiberman Shirley Glick Vera Glube Bernice Goldberg Helen Goldberg Leo & Shirley Goldfarb Foundation Sala Goldhar Karen Goldhar-White Rosylin Goldlist Beryl & Ralphz"l Goldman Claudia & Paul Goldman Glory Goldman Adele Goldstein Diane Goldstein Ellen Goldstein Esther Goodman Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation Rhonda Gordon

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Martin Gossack Carole Grafstein Regina & Howardz"l Grant The Lindy Green Family Charitable Foundation Sandra Green Robyn Greenspan Howard Greenspoon Moe Gross Saryl Gross Gross Kaplin Coviensky Architects Louis Grossbaum Bonnie Grossman Lynda Grossman Sharon Grossman Bonnie Grundman Guaranteed Industries Ltd. Sheila Gurevitch Gustav Levinschi Foundation Avrona Gutman Nathan Haber Shelly Haber Andrea Halperin Brenda Halperin Jackie Halpern Jackie Hamborger Penny Hardin Harweg Foundation Sandra Herlick Florence Hertzman Highfield Development Ltd. Hillrose Holdings Ltd. Sonya Hirsch Eva Hoffman Helen Hoffman Rhonda Hoffman Sarah & Gary Hutman Invescons Holdings Inc. The Sheldon Inwentash & Lynn Factor Charitable Foundation Bonnie Jackson Jewish Hospital Of Hope Eldercare Foundation Barbara Joffe The Kahn Foundation Hodie Kahn Margo Kardish Judy Katsof Faye Kay Dora Kichler Debbie Kimel

Peter Kircher Paula Klaiman Gerry Kline Lea Kohn Marla Korman Ethel Kostman Katarina Kraizel Seren Kratz Sharon Kroft Gail Ksienski Anna Kubiciel Esther Kulik Connie MonsonKussner Francy Kussner Cathy Kwinter Laboratoire Riva Harriette Laing Lana Landa Legacy Private Trust Organization Leila Lax Elizabeth Laxer Anna Leff Foundation Joel Leonoff Lillian Lerman Miles Leutner Leslie Levant Rochelle Levinson Marleen Levy Pearl Levy Marilyn Libin The Philip & Harriet Libin Family Foundation Judith Lifshitz L'image Home Products Susan Lindzon Bertha Lipson Jordanna Lipson Jeffrey Lipton Madison Legacy Limited Evelyn Maizen Fanny & Aaron Malkin Endowment Fund Agnes Mandel Glennie Mandel Devorah Mandell Ruthe Mann Marsid Family Foundation Bernice Martin Linda Matlow Hedda Medjuck Migson Public Storage Miriam Milavsky Luba Miller

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GIFTS OF $1,000+ CONT'D Sandy Minden Eleanor Mintz Heather Mintz Risa Mintz Morris Minuk & Lillian Minuk Fund Mitchel-Lincoln Packaging Ltd. Shanna Mittleman Michelle Moll Anita Morris Joan Morris Michele Moss Myra Holdings Inc. Naji Nader Esther Nadler Lynda Nadolny Lucy Nisker Kathie & Mickey Norris Samuel Nowak Nurses' Council Chapter Heather Ordon ORT Al Osten Adrienne Pacht Linda Papernick Lola Pawer PearTree Financial Services, Ltd. Sharon Pollock Sylvia Polsky Sarah Pomerantz Ana Porzecanski Abe & Elsie Posluns Family Foundation Sandy Posluns Michael Prazoff Beth Price Merle Rachlin Lailla Rapoport Marlene Richardson Richter Management Ltd Murray Robins Dianne Roebuck Irving L. Rosen Foundation Gloria Rosenberg Daniel Rosenfeld Barb Rosenstein Irene Ross Molly Ross Stuart Ross Marilyn Rotenberg Fonda Roth Norbert & Gusta Roth Foundation Sheila Rother Shelley Rothman Sonia Rowan Florence Rozen Arthur Rubin Lorne Rubin Sacks Family Foundation

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Karen Sacks Richard Sacks Sage Investments Limited Sajo Inc. Joshua Saks Larry Saltsman Judy Sapera Steven Satov Barbara Schloss Diana Schwartz Diane Schwartz Jerry Schwartz Ann Secter Ilse Seetner Alvin Segal Family Foundation Susan Segal Tammy Seigel Linda Senzilet Harold Shabsove Jane Shadley Ian Shaffer Judy Shane Vivien Sharon Linda Shaw Evelyn Sheftel-Shapiro Gerald Sheiner Lloyd Sheiner Sari Sheiner Betty Sherwood Stuart Shiveck Deborah Siegel Nathan & Lily Silver Family Foundation Marty Simon The Leonard Simpson Family Foundation Myrna Singer Robin Singer Turack Beverley Siskind Paul Sitzer Jeannie Sklar Caroll Smith SOMAR Family Foundation, Sandy & Larry Martin Mildred Sonshinez"l Carol Lou Spiegel Julie Spira Starkman, Salsberg & Feldberg, Chartered Accountants Haya Stein Suzanne Stein Mireille & Murray Steinberg Family Foundation The Stellabar Foundation Joyce Strauss Barbara Sugar Beverly Suliteanu Eunice Swadron Beverly Swedko Howard Szalavetz

Lauren Tabatznik Francine Taras David Tartick Mary Taub Louise Tenenbaum TD Commerical Bank Thread Collective Inc. Elizabeth Tick Adina Toby Benjamin Topor Miriam Trehearne Mendel Treitel Ruth Ullman Evelyn Viner Susan Wainberg Nadine Walman Cynthia Warren Mary Waterman Wendy Weber Marilyn Weinstein Carolyn Weiss Jonathan Wener Zees Wenger WestGroupe Optical Inc. Jim Wilson Financial Group, CIBC Wood Gundy Anita Wolfe Carole Wolfe Renee Wolfe Sherri Wolfish Shelley Wolkin Dov Wolman Rachelle Wolynetz Frankel Sylvia Wolynetz Sylvia Wortsman Gloria Wunder Gwendolyn Yacht The Sam Yakubowicz Family Foundation Toby Yan Young & Haggis Insurance Services Ltd. Alyssa Yufe The Zacks Family Charitable Foundation Corinne Zagerman Rose Zivot Andrea Zlotnik Mendel ADDITIONAL SUSTAINERS AND LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS Freda Abugov Luba Allen Linda Barron Renna Bassal Debbie Baylin Bonnie Belzberg Clarice Brownstein Kolomeir Gloria Burnett Pauline Burns

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Marion Caplan Stephanie Caplan Robin Chernick Anetta Cherninz"l Sandra Chernoff Helen Cohen Lisa Colt-Kotler Claire Conrad Miriam Cooper Ruth Cooperstock Shirley Croll Joanne Emerman Margaret Farkas Annette Filler Shelley Fine Randi Fisher Cynthia Flower Elly Freund-Bell Rita Gerstein Beth Godfrey Debra Goldberg Janice Goldberg Lila Goldinz"l Sarah Granatowicz Helen Greenfeld Bonnie Grossman Jennifer Hesselson Catherine Hiller Alina Ianson David Katz Sandi Kirschner

Lisa Klinger Laurie Koch Rochelle Koffman Shirley Konigsberg Marci Kroft Bea Kruppz"l Sonja Langburt Judith Levinez"l Lisa Linden Glynnis Louis Fran Luborsky Judy Mandelman Lorraine Martin Anne Matlow Esther Matlowz"l Marion Mayman Jacqueline Meltzer Roslyn Mendelson Karen Meyerowitz Eunice Mouckleyz"l Madelon Niman Sylvia M. Pollockz"l Marsha Ptack Joyce Raymond Marcia Schnoor Marcy Segall Brondell Shapiro Jackie Sheinerz"l Judith Silver Melissa Singer in memory of Phyllis G. & Leo Singerz"l

Harriet Star Harriet Train Tova Train Robyn Ulster Judy Zelikovitz *At time of printing — October 2021. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

a very special thank you Please see pages 30-31 to find out more about the levels of giving and how you can support CHW and make an impact.

HELP CHW GO GREEN THIS TAX SEASON In order to be environmentally and fiscally responsible, we have decided to mail/email consolidated tax receipts before February 28, 2022.

Help us save even more trees by contacting the office and asking to receive your tax receipts by email only.

If you have issues or concerns, please contact Tammy Hittner Director, Finance and Operations at:

tammy@chw.ca

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true INTERVIEW WITH: INTERVIEW WITH: INTERVIEW WITH: - O9/21 JOYCERAYMOND RAYMOND JOYCE JOYCE RAYMOND O9/21 O9/21

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When did your connection to Israel begin?

"In 1976, I went a wedding in Jerusalem.

It When didto your connection to Israel Israel When did your connection to begin? was cold.

The cold that gets you to the bones. begin?

I saw so many children suffering with runny "In 1976, 1976, I arrived arrived for for aa wedding wedding in in "In noses. I Iwas determined to do something."

Jerusalem. It It was was cold. cold. The The cold cold that that gets gets Jerusalem. you to the bones.

I saw so many children you to the bones. I saw so many children suffering with runny noses. was What's it like to be backIIin Israel for the suffering with runny noses. was determined to do something." first time since the pandemic? determined to do something."

"I'm excited to be back! I'm 92, so this might be my very last trip to Israel. Then again, I tend to What's it like like to to be be back back in in Israel Israel for for change my mind..."

What's it

the first first time time since since the the pandemic? pandemic? the

"During lockdown, we kept busy with our

"I'm excited excited to be be back! back! I'm I'm 92, 92, so so this this might might "I'm knitting andto accumulated hundreds of be my very last trip to Israel.

Then again, I be my veryMany last trip to Israel. sweaters. of them wereThen given again, to the I tend to to change change my my mind..." tend children I visited at mind..." a local school in Toronto, and the rest were brought with me to Israel. I

"During lockdowns, we kept kept busyofwith with our traveledlockdowns, with 3 duffle-bags worth sweaters, "During we busy our knitting and accumulated hundreds of so each and childaccumulated was able to pick the one of they knitting hundreds sweaters over the past year.

When liked!" over the past year. When sweaters restrictions were lifted, lifted, II went went to to visit. visit. Each Each restrictions were child got to pick the sweater they liked.

It child got to pick the sweater they liked. It How will the sweaters be distributed in was great great fun!" fun!" was Israel this year?

"I hope my sweaters will reach children affected domestic violence be through shelters Howby will the sweaters sweaters How will the be distributed in Israel this year? and distributed the Safety Net Program.

They need them in Israel this year? most, and the sweaters are like a warm hug."

"I hope hope my my sweaters sweaters will will reach reach children children "I affected by domestic violence, who need need affected by domestic violence, who keepsThey’re you so inspired and hug." involved? themWhat the most. most.

They’re like aa warm warm hug." them the like "I've been a lifetime member of CHW, and was an active member of the Kinnereth Chapter in What keeps you you inspired and so What keeps inspired and so involved?

Toronto.

We were a group of trailblazers who involved? accomplished so much."

Annually, Joyce Raymond donates hand-knitted sweaters to children through CHW. These sweaters are made by a group of women who are dedicated to helping children and families in-need.

Annually, Joyce Joyce Raymond donates donates hand-knitted hand-knitted sweaters sweaters to to Annually, As you canRaymond see in the photo above, Joyce likes to CHW’s Daycare Centres.

These sweaters are made by a group of CHW’s Daycare sweaters areamade by a group of deliver the Centres. sweatersThese in person to have visit with women who are dedicated to helping children and families inwomen are dedicated to helping children and families inthewho children. need. need.

Over the years, CHW has received hundreds of

As you you can see see in in the the photo above, above, Joyce likes tofriends. deliver the the hand-knitted sweaters from Joyce and herto As can photo Joyce likes deliver sweaters in person to have a visit with the children.

The inchildren and their families arechildren. always so sweaters person to have a visit with the touched and appreciative of this thoughtful

donation.

Over the the years, years, CHW’s CHW’s Daycare Daycare Centres Centres have have received received hundreds hundreds Over of these sweaters.

The children and their families are always so of these sweaters. The children and their families are always so These sweaters are especially helpful as they touched and and appreciative appreciative for for this this thoughtful thoughtful donation. donation. touched

provide warmth for the children. Many of the families whoespecially attend CHW's programs struggle The sweaters sweaters are are helpful as as it provides provides warmth to to the the The especially helpful it warmth financially, so knowing that their children have children.

Many of the families who attend CHW’s Daycare children.

Many of the families who attend CHW’s Daycare warm clothes greatly helps!

Centres struggle struggle financially, financially, so so knowing knowing that that their their children children Centres have warm clothes greatly helps! have warm clothes greatly helps!

"I've been been aa lifetime lifetime member member of of CHW, CHW, and and "I've was an active member of the Kinneret was active member the Kinneret "I’man a war child.

I was 10ofyears old during The Chapter.

We were were groupto ofevacuate trailblazers London Blitz.

I wasaaforced and have Chapter.

We group of trailblazers who accomplished so much." beenaccomplished on the go everso since.

I understand who much." hardships and I’m just trying to be a decent

"I’m war child. II was was 10 10 years years old old during during "I’m aa war child. human being."

The London London Blitz.

Blitz. II was was forced forced to to evacuate evacuate The and have been on the go ever since.

ORAH Magazine Fall 2021 46 and have been on the go ever since. II understand hardships hardships and and I’m I’m just just trying trying to to understand

Children from a CHW Daycare Centre wearing the hand-knitted sweaters that Joyce made for them.

Children from CHW's Daycare Centre wearing the hand-knitted sweaters that Joyce Children from CHW's Daycare Centre wearing the hand-knitted sweaters that Joyce

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How does Trureal work?

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Automatically, you can select to donate your cashback to CHW and receive a tax receipt. Trureal’s participating merchants cover the cost of your donation. You receive full access to your own personal dashboard through the Trureal portal, so you can track all your donations in real time. It’s just that simple.

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CHAMPAGNe BRUNCH CHW Vancouver Centre hosted the Heroes Among Us Champagne Brunch on Sunday, October 3. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended for helping make this event a success!

Proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and the silent auction are going towards the Therapeutic Music Program at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village in Israel, and the Jewish Outreach Leadership Training (JOLT) Program at Canadian Young Judaea.

Event honouree Claire Conrad (left) receives the the Claudia Goldman Award for Excellence in Leadership presented by Stephanie Rusen, CHW Vancouver Centre President.

Mazel Tov and Kol Hakavod to our honourees Claire Conrad, recipient of the Claudia Goldman Award for Excellence in Leadership, and Sheryl Morris, recipient of the Sylvia Cristall Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.

And a special thank you to our incredible guest speaker, Yael Segal, on her powerful speech on anti-Semitism.

Sheryl Morris, receives the Sylvia Cristall Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.

A special thank you gift presented by Stephanie Rusen, CHW Vancouver Centre Co-President, to guest speaker Yael Segal after her powerful speech on anti-Semitism.

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L-R: Event Chair Toby Rubin, guest speaker Yael Segal, and CHW Vanvouver Centre Co-President Stephanie Rusen.

C A LG A RY Calgary Centre & Tikvah Chapter WALK CHW Calgary Centre and Tikvah Chapter hosted two walking events; the first on the morning of August 16 and the second, to accomodate working participants, on the evening of August 17. Despite the chilly weather, participants enjoyed walking through South Glenmore Park in support of the S.O.S – Starting Over Safely – Summer Campaign.

CHW Calgary raised $5,285 to help empower victims of domestic violence. Thank you to CHW Calgary Centre and Tikvah Chapter for organizing such a successful event, and especially to our donors and sponsors for their generous gifts.

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TO R O N TO Major Supporters Event The CHW 2021 Annual Campaign kicked off on February 28 with the Major Supporters Event, featuring special guest speaker, Professor Asnat Walfisch, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Hadassah Hospital, Mount Scopus.

Toronto Chaverot Chapter: Essentrics and Yummies On March 7, Chaverot Chapter partnered with culinary dietitian Shauna Lindzon and Essentrics Trainer Lauren Finkelstein to bring participants a unique pairing of fitness and food. Lauren led participants through a dynamic stretch workout, and Shauna covered the healthy postworkout snack — chocolate gingerbread truffles.

Toronto Atid Chapter: Passover Tulips On March 21, CHW volunteers spent a sunny morning delivering beautiful pots of tulips to many Toronto homes just in time for Passover. Atid Chapter was thrilled to have sold over 500 pots of tulips this year, creating a new record for sales!

Toronto Lev Zahav Chapter Mother’s Day Cards This year, Lev Zahav Chapter sold cards for their annual Mother’s Day Fundraiser. A beautiful floral card, designed

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TO R O N TO Toronto Tamid Chapter: Tour With Tamid 2.0 Tamid Chapter continued their exciting Global Night Out series in the spring with Tour With Tamid Series 2.0.

The series launched on April 18 with a walking tour of Lucerne, Switzerland. Other stops on the tour included Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Siena, Italy.

Toronto Machar Chapter: Machar Art Experiences This year, Machar Chapter took their annual Machar Art Day online and created Machar Art Experiences.

On April 21, participants learned about Collecting Jewish, and were introduced to some fantastic Jewish contemporary artists. On May 5, Canadian and Israeli architects had an informative discussion on Bauhaus and Israeli Architecture.

Toronto B’Yachad ChapteR: Blossom With B’Yachad On April 25, Shirelle Amouyal, owner and creator of The Boards and The Bees, led B’Yachad Chapter and friends through a step-by-step workshop on how to unleash their creativity and make their own beautiful edible arrangements.

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TO R O N TO Toronto Gila ChapteR: Gila Gourmet Celebrity Chef Zoom Series 3 The third installment of Gila Chapters’ wildly popular Gila Gourmet Celebrity Chef Zoom Series reached new heights— and locations! Series 3 featured four of Israel’s most exciting chefs, live on location, including Michelin-star Chef Assaf Granit, Chef Amos Sion, Chef Shirel Berger, and Chef Erez Komarovsky.

Toronto Dor L’Dor Chapter: Move-A-Thon This year Dor L’Dor Chapter worked together (at a distance) to run, bike, and walk “between” some of CHW’s amazing projects in Israel in their Move-A-Thon event. As a Chapter, they covered a distance of 1,120 km, more than 3x the original route, and they raised over $8,000!

Toronto Rimon Chapter: You’re a JEANius Rimon Chapter found a creative way to breathe new life into old denim with their You’re a JEANius fundraiser. Local artist Caroline Doyle painted bright and fresh designs onto denim shorts, pants, and jackets, just in time for summer!

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TO R O N TO Toronto Shoshana ChapteR: Finding Your Inner Peace On May 6, Shoshana Chapter presented Finding Your Inner Peace, a workshop facilitated by Terri Klein, creator of Mind Scholar. Terri shared her tried-and-true methods to modify one’s inner voice to live a happier, more peaceful, and ultimately more fulfilling life. Participants left the workshop with valuable tools and advice to navigate their way through the “new normal pandemic life.”

Toronto L’Netzach Chapter: Chai Tea in Concert With Shoshana Telner On May 30, L’Netzach Chapter presented Chai Tea in Concert, where guests were treated to a beautiful performance by classical pianist, Shoshana Telner. Eliel Lapiduz, a student in the music program at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, performed the opening act, playing two pieces that he committed to memory!

Toronto Tzedakah Chapter: At Our Table On June 8, Tzedakah Chapter hosted its 18th annual At Our Table (AOT) event, and their second Home Edition.

Tzedakah Chapter fed, informed, and entertained over 270 guests whose incredible support helped to raise over $236,000 for CHW.

Toronto Samya Chapter: Samya Chocolates Samya Chapter is thrilled that this year’s Samya Chocolates fundraiser was another massive success. 750 tins were ordered and delivered, bringing a sweet start to the New Year to hundreds of people across Toronto and the GTA. ORAH Magazine fall 2021

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OT TAWA OTTAWA SPRING TEA Each year, CHW Ottawa holds a Spring Tea that features one of our worthy projects. This year, because of the pandemic, we continued with a virtual format for our June 6 event.

Special guests included National President Elayna Latsky, and Director of the Israel Office Rachel Lasry Zahavi by video. The program featured Chef Ilan Dagan who skillfully demonstrated how to make Paris Brest dessert.

The proceeds of the Tea were earmarked for the Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Shamir Medical Center. We had a wonderful turnout on Zoom and the Tea was a great success!

Zoom Participants enjoing Chef Ilan Dagan’s dessert presentation.

CHANUKAH CRAFT SALE Every year, CHW Ottawa participates in the Chanukah Fair organized by the Jewish Community of Ottawa. In 2020, the Chanukah Fair became virtual. With the help of the National Office, CHW Ottawa created its own web page, hosted on the CHW site, which advertised our handmade Chanukah aprons, placemats, table runners, gelt bags and other items.

Our first online craft sale exceeded our expectations! Our plan is to repeat last year’s success with another online sale in November 2021.

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MONTREAL 47th Annual Pro-Am For Kids Golf Tournament On July 8, CHW Montreal hosted the 47th Annual Pro-Am For Kids Golf Tournament in support of CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village and the Myra’s Kids Foundation Summer Camp. Over 200 players, golf professionals, and volunteers helped to make it a fabulous day!

Congratulations to Co-chairs Danny Kaufer, Gary Hutman, and Joseph Balinsky and their entire committee. Working in partnership with the PGA du Quebec, congratulations to the winning pros, Yohann Benson and Tim Alarie.

Anna Zaitchick Chapter’s 10th Annual Walk The CHW Montreal Anna Zaitchick Chapter members raised over $13,000 from this year’s 10th Annual Walk.

In deference to COVID, some of the ladies walked together, while others walked in solidarity individually.

L-R: Rhoda Dubin, Susan Balinsky, Adele Balinsky, Marcy Segall, Maxine Sanders, Sarah Hutman, Eva Katznelson, Harriet Star

Rosh Hashanah Chocolates Everyone looks forward to receiving their annual tin of chocolate from Galerie au Chocolat and this year was no different. We increased our sales to 630 tins and raised over $35,000! We are grateful for the support of our volunteers who helped make the deliveries across the city.

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MONTREAL Tel Hai Online Bridge Tournament in Memory of Jackie Sheinerz”l CHW Montreal hosted its annual bridge event online this year. It was held in memory of the CHW Montreal Tel Hai Chapter’s longstanding President and dedicated CHW supporter Jackie Sheiner z”l. The event raised $14,000 in support of CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village.

L-R: Sari Sheiner and her late mother Jackie

Museum of Jewish Montreal Walking Tour

L-R: Shiri Tamam and her mother, Ganit Tamam

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CHW hosted a walking tour in collaboration with the Museum of Jewish Montreal in September. It was a wonderful tour of the old Jewish neighborhood along Saint-Laurent and the surrounding streets. The knowledgeable tour guide presented a history lesson on Montreal’s Jewish heritage and shared insight into the people living in the area at that time. We look forward to planning more tours in the spring.

L-R: Shannah Radowitz and her daughter Jennifer Radowitz.

We Remember

The CHW family fondly remembers those who have passed since July 1, 2020.

Myrna Abbey Doreen Abdulezer Sari Abelson Joseph Aber Elaine Abramovitch Lily Adam Miriam Adler S Akerman Doreen Albert Leonora Allen Sarah Anklewicz Lou Appel Leiba Aronoff Judy Atlas Helen Atnikov Margie Auerbach Henry Avrith Esther Axelrod Charlotte Baker Stacey Bank Jennifer Barkin Eva Barton Mida Bassous Gertrude Batist Steven M. Baylin Ruth Bayne Barb Bedder Rita Belfer Toba Bellam Miriam Bendahan Pnina Benjamini Rita Berdowski Eta Berk Sherry Berman Shirley Berman Temmy Bernstein Bella Betito Sylvia Blatt Evelyn Blicher Norma Block Gary Bobroff Adele Boltuc Susan Bondar Paul Bonder Pauline Borenstein Robert Bornstein Charles Brandman Rita Breitman Sarah Brickman Anne Brodsky Barbara Bronfman Florence Brown Cynthia BrownHerschorn Dorothy Browns Ann Brozovsky Frieda Bugis Judith Burak Barbara Burko Lorraine Caplan Sybil Carsley Adele Chechik Anita Cohen Emanuel Cohen Estelle Cohen Florence Cohen Marcia Cohen Miriam Cohen Sheila Cohen Sherwin Cohen Deborah Conter Ethel Cooper

Harvey Coopersmith Adaline Cotton Morty Cryer Sophie Cymbalista Beatrice Dahan Debra Davis Abe Dichter Goldie Dilman Bea Ditkofsky Clare Dobbin Lorna Donner Stephen Dorsey Victor Drevnig Sheila Dropkin Louise Druckman Gordon Druker Rose Dubinsky Norman Dvorkin Frieda Dym Grace Ehrlich Hannah Eliashiv Ruth Eliasoph Phyllis Engelberg Louis Epstein Madeleine Epstein Sam Epstein Phyllis Eson Lily Faider Becky Fayerman Edith Feldman Stanley Feldman Zelda Feldman Joyce Field Marilyn Fine Sally Fineberg Elizabeth Fischer Lea Fischer Lionel Fishman George N. Fixler Sally Flader Ab Flatt Dorothy Flomen Rhoda Frank Kenneth Freedman Rae Freedman Phil Friedman Javier Fuchs Judy Gabor Anna Gangbar Florence Garfinkle Michael L. Garmaise Lisa Garman Claude Gelbard Carol Gerson Shirley Geyer Geraldine Gilman Martin Glick Esther Glickman Nellie Gluzman Steven Goldberg Ethel Goldman Herb Goldman Francine Goldsmith Bertha Goldstein Yoine Goldstein Harold Golfman Florence Golt Helen Goodman Sondra Goodman Stephen Goodman Eva Gora Ann Gorber

Susan Gorewich Hyman Gorodensky Sara Granat Shirley Gray Peggy Greenberg Estelle Greene Murray Greenspoon Bernice Grover Edith Gruman Victor Gruman Irving Grundman Larisa Gruszka Szulamit Gutman Edith Haas Martha Haichin Ethel Harris Shirley Herberman Lorraine Herlick Chana Hermelin Victor Herscovitch Sarah Hibloom Gail Himelfarb Ruthie Hitterman Rhoda Hockenstein Zitta Hoenich Burton S. Hoffman Rhona Hoffman Jane T. Hollander Eleanor Hornstein Juliana Iny Gail Israel Samuel Israelovitch Phyllis Jacobson Sara Jacobson Judith Jochelson Ida Kaplan Sadie Kaplan Lillian Kaplin Kenneth Karp Susan Karpati Violet Kattan Rhoda Katz Barry Kaufman Daniel Kaufman Elaine Kaufman Reisa Kendall Bruce Kent Mervin Kerman Anita Kerzner Edward Kerzner Fay Kifer Penny Kimel Fran Kirshenbaum Edith Kirzner Beverly Klein Rose Klein Howard Kleinberg Micheline Kleiner Helen Klingman-Cait Eli Kobernick William Kohn Larry Kolodny Janet Kolof Shirley S. Konigsberg Julian Kotler Muriel Kovitz Lee Kramer Mel Krass Jean Kravitz Henryka Kujawski Barnet Kussner Sheila Ladenheim

Hedy Landau Helen Lang Grace Lassner Frederick Laufer Lyla LeBane Arthur Lebowitz Arlene Leibel Rose Leibinger Mortimer Leibovitch Esneva Leiser Esther Levine Mike Levine Tilley Levine Marion Levinter Frances Levy Sharron Lewis Arthur Leznoff Beryl Libin Gilbert Libin Jean Libin Judi Libin Allan Libman Sybil Sarah Lichtenstein Miriam Lieberman Sarah Lieberman Mary Lisak Bluma Littner Beulah Liverman Freyda Long Betty Lubin Mildred Lubiner Edith Macara Morris K. Maclan Ruth Maclan Marty Magonet Eva Majerczyk Ruthe Mann Ralph Markin Irene Marks Ruth Marks Sylvia Marton Jean Matlow Gloria Matthews Gail Melanson Lucy Melzack Sidney Mendelson Earl Merling Maxine Minden Eleanor Mitchell Gloria Morris Melvyn Moscoe Herman Moscovitch Lucille Mosher Helen Moskowitz Edith Mozes Lenka Muller Kreina Munk Leon Nadler Judy Namak Eileen Narod John Nebel Shirley Nozetz Esther Nussbaum Bernie Ostroff Mildred Ostroff Gilda Palefsky Rose Parker Carla Pasternak Max Pawer Seymour Pearl Dora Pecker Geraldine Pfeiffer

Clarice Phillips Toby Sosnowicz Sheila Pollock Donna Speigel Shirley Pomerantz Deanne Spiegel Cecile Posel Pola Spiegel Irving Posluns Ethel Sprackman Heather Prout Barbara Stark David Rabb Anne Stein Haninah Rabie Rona Steinman Esther Rafuse Margrit Stenge Beth Randolph Steven Stenge Goldie Rash Myrna Sterling Iosif Rassin Eva Sterner Nan Ravvin Libby Stoll Harry Retter Estair Stotland Erika Judy Richler Harry Strauss Reeva Richstone Leila Streicher Mona Rosenbaum Elva Strom Golda Rosenberg Fern Sugarman Roseann Rosenberg Florence Sweigman Maxine Rosenblatt Vicky Swidler Ethel Roskies Evelyn Tarnow Barrie Ross Jana Timko Fela Ross Deborah Tobe-Greenspan Gerald Ross Stella Torontow Molly Rothman Lilly Toth Ann Rubin Mamie Trager Edith Rudner Andrea S. Train Mary Rusinek Marcia Tryansky Freda Sacharen Marla Udashkin Arlyne Saks Neil Uditsky Annette Salem Renee J. Unger Dorothy Saltsman Edith Vaktor Uri Samra Delia Van Haren Erna Scher Sally Veiner Joseph Schlesinger Thomas Vladut Herby Schnapp Jack Voldar Cely Schouela Lillian Voronoff Simone Schouela Joshua Wagner Carol Schreiber Morris Waitzer Leon Schwartz Elaine Walfish Max Schwartz Dora Waxman Miriam Schwartz Anne Weinbaum Pearl Schwartz Beryl Weinberger Lea Schwarz Margaret Weinstein Marilyn Shaffer Sally Weisbrod Philip Shait Simone Whiteman Louise Shapiro Norma Winberg Rae Shechtman Miriam Wisebord Marilyn Sheinberg Greta Wiseman Queenie Sheinberg Shirley A. Wolf Ruth Sher Dina Wolfe Carol Sherman Norman Wolfe Donna Sherman Sherri-Lynn Yacowar Marian Sherman Phyllis Yaphe Beth Sheydwasser Helen Yermus Moishe Shiveck Barbara Yoffe Charles Shnier Sorrel Young Ann Shub David Zack Reuby Shulman Abe Zeisler Jacqui Shumiatcher Jerry Zelnicker Leah Siegel Lenny Zelnicker Dolly Sigal Sylvia Zeltzer Alan Silverstein Sheila Zemel Nancy Singer Joy Zien Maddy Smith Sheila Zittrer Frances Smofsky Gertrude Zlatkin Sydney Sniderman Minnie Zuckier Sylvia Soicher Shoshana P. Zweig Ethel Solomon Jean Zwirek Hayden Solomons Frances Zyto Barry Sonshine ORAH Magazine fall 2021 59 Mildred Sonshine