ORAH MAGAZINE SUMMER 2019

SUMMER 2019

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CHW 101

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 The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh) 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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CONTENTS

IN EVERY ISSUE

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National President’s Address

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Message From The National Executive Director

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Greetings From Partner Organizations The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh) Canadian Young Judaea Hadassah Medical Organization Hadassah Academic College Hadassah International World WIZO

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CHW in Canada

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CHW Shuk

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CHW Project Visit Guide

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CHW Coast To Coast

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CHW Professional Team

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CHW Offices Across Canada

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CHW Events Calendar

CHW HIGHLIGHTS 18

Children: Life On The Farm

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Healthcare: Hope Overcomes

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Women: Passion & Ambition

SPOTLIGHTS 36

Sustainer Profile Barb Rosenstein

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Woman/Man of Distinction Elayna & Jonathan Latsky

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Leadership In Conversation Lori Barer

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CHW Legacy Circle Marcia & Bernie Glick

FEATURES 14

Up Close & Personal CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy Of Design

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Follow Your Dreams Yinon Kalfon

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Unforgettable Israel Trip Highlights & Project Visits

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100 Years Of CHW History CHW Saint John

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Summer Fruit Pie Recipe CHW Netanya Technological High School Patisserie Program

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PUBLISHER Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW ) EXECUTIVE EDITOR Marilyn Libin National President EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alina Ianson National Executive Director MANAGING EDITOR Rebecca Bowslaugh ART DIRECTOR Daniel Pike COPY EDITOR Greta Hernandez CHW ISRAEL LIAISON Rachel Lasry Zahavi 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) 638A Sheppard Avenue West Suite 209 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

GIVING WITH PURPOSE “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Dear Friends,

Marilyn Libin National President

Philanthropy is about much more than volunteering and generosity; it is about effecting change and making the world a better place one person at a time. I have been a CHW advocate for almost 20 years because our organization’s mission of passionately supporting programs and services for Children, Healthcare, and Women never stops being relevant. I believe in what we do today, and I believe in everything we have accomplished in our 100+ year history.

Israel is our Jewish homeland, and we all have to collectively take care of it. As important as Israel is for Israelis, it is equally important for the Diaspora. CHW’s support remains relevant because of high poverty rates and rising anti-Semitism; our projects are key to Israel’s future because we are changing the lives of those in need. Each person we help can then go on to help another, spreading our love across the globe.

CHW directly impacted the lives of 161,453 people in the last year by caring for children, supporting women, advancing education and medical care, and using the power of philanthropy to change the world.

CHW supporters know how important it is to give generously from the heart to effect the changes we strongly believe in, and that is why we grow stronger every day.

I am proud to be a CHW supporter, and I am proud to be surrounded by such an amazing group of dedicated volunteers, leaders, and philanthropists.

Warmest Wishes,

Marilyn Libin

National President

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REDEFINING PHILANTHROPY “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs

Dear Friends,

Alina Ianson National Executive Director

Redefining philanthropy is an absolute necessity as we move forward into the next century of CHW history. The culture of philanthropy is always changing, which means we have to adjust right along with it to not only survive, but to thrive. We have successfully grown CHW’s income over the last few years because we started embracing and implementing the culture of philanthropy. The term “culture of philanthropy” is a buzz phrase, being used by everyone involved in charitable and non-profit organizations, but what does it really mean for CHW?

Building a culture of philanthropy starts with understanding that fundraising is at the core of our organizational ability to fulfill our mission. As important as relationships are within an organization, all of us are committed to what we’re doing, not because we are a social interest group, but because we feel a shared responsibility to our Jewish Homeland and for the Children, Healthcare, and Women who rely on our support. Many organizations lose sight of their value as a collective, instead focusing on their individual department; whether its national versus local, chapter versus centre, fundraising and marketing versus finance and operations, this type of rift distracts everyone from the main goal, which is to advance their mission. Therefore, collaboration is another essential component to building a culture of philanthropy within an organization.

When we’re all on the same team, collaborating with each other in a cohesive and cross-functional manner, we achieve greater results. We have to embrace relationships and be ambassadors of our organization because all of us are stakeholders who have a vested interest in our mission and success.

We also need to create opportunities for interacting with people inside and outside of the organization in order to share and spread CHW’s fundraising goals and mission. By doing all of the above, we successfully create and grow the culture of philanthropy at CHW. When we all work together and when the beneficiaries of our support also embrace our culture of philanthropy, our organization comes full circle. For example, during our Unforgettable Major Supporters Israel Trip, Michelle Shimonov, a graduate of CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, performed a song for trip participants. She composed the song and wrote lyrics all about how CHW and CHW Hadassim collectively changed her life. If you would like to hear Michelle perform this special song, please join us at the iChange Gala this November (see page 71).

Todah Rabah!

Alina Ianson

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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 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 groundbreaking 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

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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 ORAH Magazine Summer 2019

Dear Friends, Summer is here. Although for most of us, it brings along fun and relaxation, we, at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh), are prepared to take care of all the risks summer brings, including accidents, emergency treatments, and other life-saving operations.

One of our busiest departments during the summer is of course our CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which CHW recently helped to fully upgrade with state-of-the-art Director General Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach equipment. As much as we hope not to see any children there, we know that once they’re there, they’ll get the best treatment with the best equipment.

THE SHAMIR MEDICAL CENTRE (ASSAF HAROFEH)

Dear Friends, Canadian Young Judaea (CYJ) is so grateful for the generosity CHW has shown by supporting our chanichim (members) through the Biluim Israel Scholarship Grant.

CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA National Executive Director Risa Epstein

This year CYJ will be sending 60 participants to Poland for a week of intensive Holocaust Education, accompanied by our Adult Mission to Poland with 18 participants. Then the group of teens are off to Israel where they will meet up with 42 more Judaeans and spend the following 4 1/2 weeks in Israel. While in Israel they will travel the country from north to south and east to west.

They will be educated about Jewish and Zionist history and will meet with Israeli citizens from all backgrounds.

CYJ, like CHW, understands that the bonds we create with Israel are essential not only for the future of the Canadian Jewish community, but

After all, this is our regular routine, as one of the biggest hospitals in Israel: 24/7 work, day and night, winter and summer, just to keep the citizens and soldiers of Israel safe. We love our work, we dedicate our lives to helping others, and your generosity helps us make it happen, each and every year.

I thank you for your help and urge you to hug your families and friends, relax and spend some quality time with them this summer. And if you’re looking for some sun, I invite you to visit us in Israel, where the sun always shines, and the people always smile.

You’re most welcome!

Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach Director General

also for the future of the State of Israel. There are many families in our communities that could not afford to offer this type of experience to their children without our help.

Thanks to the generous support of our donors and CHW, CYJ has not had to turn away a single participant due to financial hardships. These children will never be able to thank you personally, but on their behalf, I thank the strong supporters of CHW. Together we will work to ensure a bright future for our community. If you are interested in more information about our Adult Trip to Poland please feel free to contact me, I would love to have the opportunity to tell you about this amazing program.

Todah Rabah!

Risa Epstein National Executive Director

Dear Friends, With the warm days of summer already upon us, I once again have the pleasure of sending warm greetings from Jerusalem on behalf of Hadassah Medical Organization.

HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION

Director General Prof. Zeev Rotstein

This is also a good opportunity to thank you for your devotion and support to our hospitals in Jerusalem.

From a financial perspective, I am pleased to report that Hadassah Hospital has done wonderful work during the past three years. However, more importantly Hadassah has returned to its leadership position in Israel in terms of its high-quality medical care for all; its advanced research; and its huge powerhouse of medical innovations, as well as being number one in teaching in Hadassah’s academic schools.

Dear Friends,

HADASSAH ACADEMIC COLLEGE President

We want to thank CHW for your loyal support, which has had such a significant impact these last two years on Hadassah Academic College (HAC) in Jerusalem. Recently, we were delighted to host the CHW Unforgettable Trip for CHW Major Supporters. In the presence of the Dan family, we were thrilled to dedicate The DAN Department of Creative Human Design, and to present the first annual Dan Family Scholarships for two of our outstanding students.

Prof. Bertold Fridlender We were also excited to mark CHW’s

second annual donation to the CHW Centre for Clinical Training & Community Care. Our guests witnessed firsthand the nature of the critical community health services we provide for children in our on-site clinics.

In addition, the group learned from former Canadian audiologist Dr. Devora

I am also most gratified to share with you that our 360 Degree Campus Campaign is well underway. Drilling has already begun to transform the historical Round Building on our Ein Kerem campus.

This major project will enable Hadassah Hospital to provide our patients with the highest level of care in refurbished, modern facilities. We are recruiting for this project all over the world and hope that CHW will generously support this project as well. Your gift will enable us to expedite this critical renovation.

With warm regards and grateful thanks from Israel, Prof. Zeev Rotstein Director General

Brand, a lecturer in the Department, about the various activities underway in the CHW Centre, and the many outreach efforts undertaken by HAC students throughout Jerusalem.

Finally, our guests participated in a unique panel with some of our students who represent the wide diversity of our student population and our commitment to making an impact on Israeli society. Our guests witnessed the environment of tolerance and inclusion that prevails on our campus.

We greatly appreciate your faith in our undertaking and your financial assistance. We are pleased that CHW is proud to participate in making a significant impact on Israeli society by supporting HAC. With warm regards, Prof. Bertold Fridlender President

Dear Friends, It is with great admiration that, on behalf of Hadassah International, I greet CHW supporters as you continue your mission to ensure the essential needs of children, women, and families, and express gratitude for your generous support of the Hadassah Medical Organization.

Machine in the Department of Radiology and the purchase of advanced Angiography Machines for the Angiography Unit. These essential gifts will enhance Hadassah’s delivery of advanced technology in its treatments for the multitudes of patients that seek the cures made possible with these sophisticated methodologies.

We recognize the legendary philanthropy of the Canadian Jewish community, within which CHW plays an important role, and its support of Israel for the past century. Over the many years of your partnership with Hadassah International, CHW has adopted various significant projects dedicated to the advancement of healthcare at Hadassah Hospital.

Under the leadership of your National President, Marilyn Libin, we know we can always count on CHW to partner with Hadassah International to secure Hadassah’s reputation as one of the world’s great centres of medical research, with ‘best in class’ medical services for all!

We applaud your latest commitments, which include upgrading the MRI

Robert Dorfman President

Dear Friends, As World WIZO President, I have had three opportunities to visit CHW on its home turf. In November 2016, I was invited to participate in your National Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. In 2017, I was invited to the CHW Centennial Gala and celebrations in Toronto.

In May of this year, while attending the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Board of Governors Meeting that took place in Ottawa, I met with CHW Ottawa President Lynn Gillman, and in coordination with CHW National President Marilyn Libin, invited her to join me at the WJC Meeting.

My visits to Canada allowed me to meet with CHW members and supporters, and witness their amazing passion, lifelong commitment, and activities that ensure the continued success of our joint projects.

HADASSAH INTERNATIONAL President

Robert Dorfman

Sincerely,

Your 2019 Annual Campaign “My Homeland, My Impact” highlighted CHW’s projects and the positive and lasting impact CHW has been having on all aspects of Israeli society for over 100 years, including our joint projects: our Youth Villages, CHW Hadassim and CHW Nahalal, our Daycare Centres, and our Youth Clubs and Women’s Centres.

I would also like to mention your commitment to the CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design, as well as the new Fab Lab and Learning Centre donated by Marilyn Libin and Jed Gaines and the Auditorium donated by Roslyn Joseph.

WORLD WIZO President Esther Mor

CHW changes and saves lives.

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Dear Chaverot, The Talmud says, “Every dream has a particle of prophecy in it.”

In January, we will open WIZO’s 18-month Centennial celebrations.

We will mark a century since WIZO’s founding mothers dared to dream. A century in which generations of their successors around the world, have turned these dreams into a flourishing reality.

Since early on in this special journey, our Chaverot from Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) have played a key role in the realization of our shared dream to create a strong and prosperous Israeli society.

Your already more than a centuryold mission has intertwined with WIZO’s mission to build some

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of Israel’s most prestigious institutions and raise generations of leaders in every field.

Let us continue working together towards realizing this dream and mission for another century. Let us continue changing the lives of those who need us.

It is my personal dream to see all of you at the upcoming Enlarged General Meeting in January 2020 and celebrate with you our great legacy – and our bright future together.

I look forward to welcoming each of you in Israel.

With warmest wishes, Prof. Rivka Lazovsky Chairperson

WORLD WIZO Chairperson

Prof. Rivka Lazovsky

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CHW NERI BLOOMFIELD ACADEMY OF DESIGN

The CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design was established in 1971 in Haifa, Israel, to provide vocational education to young Israelis while striving for a higher level of academic training.

Since 2018, Professor Shimon Amar has been active president of the college, and under his leadership the college continues to hone and shape the skills of many talented Israelis.

The Photography Department combines professional photography focusing on Israel’s artistic landscape with a film development program that teaches students the process from negative to print. Since the 1980s and 1990s, Dr. Boaz Tal and Professor Micha Kirchner have imbued the department with their creative mark, emphasizing the medium as a critical and artistic tool.

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Today the department is being managed by Eran Barak, a proud graduate of the program. Barak, a documentary and experimental filmmaker, brings a new perspective to the department as a social, activist, and entrepreneurial enterprise.

Since many of the professional workshops take place throughout the city of Haifa, the department maintains strong ties with the local community and constant communication between the students and college. This open dialogue between the students and the residents helps ensure that their stories are being heard.

There is a wide range of disciplines studied within the department of art, including fashion photography, commercial photography, documentary photography, and video, resulting in a rich diversity of careers for students. Upon graduation, the faculty members continue to provide educational tools and support to the students in order to help them find the right career path.

As the study of photography continues to rise in popularity and becomes dominant in both the private and public arena, the photography department and their skilled professionals continue to lead and grow professionally and artistically in Israel and around the world.

Thanks to your continued support, many talented and aspiring young Israeli artists are flourishing at the CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design. Please enjoy some of their work, featured on the next page.

1 Work by Shahar Tishler, 3rd year student, photo of his brother 2 Work by Michael Chelbin 3 Work by Rannan Tal 4 Anonymous 5 Work by Rannan Tal 6 Three Orthodox girls from Beit Shemesh, city outside of Jerusalem, work by Prof. Michal Chelbin 7 Work by Oded Hirsch 8 Work by Mark Yashayev 9 Work by Noga Shtainer

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Yinon Kalfon

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Life has not always been easy for Yinon Kalfon.

His parents were absent for most of his childhood, so he was raised by his grandmother.

He was a very angry teenager, and consistently got himself into trouble at school. In Grade 10, he was nearly expelled and received a long suspension that caused him to miss a lot of classes. During his long absence, he saw how disappointed his grandmother was with his behaviour and began to realize he was sabotaging his own future.

When he returned to school in Grade 11, he did so with a fresh outlook; he was determined to work hard to graduate and make his grandmother proud. The joy he felt when he achieved his goal, and how proud he made his grandmother, made Yinon decide to pursue further education.

After high school, Yinon enrolled in the army.

During his first year of service, which he spent volunteering with at-risk youth in Haifa, he learned about the CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design and all the courses and degrees they offer. He knew that his next goal was to enroll and work towards his dream of being an artist.

After serving as a combat soldier in the Nahal Brigade for four years, the army granted him a small financial loan to cover his first and second year of college, in gratitude for his service to Israel. He enrolled in the Department of Photography, Media & Non-Fiction Film at the CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design, spending the next two years happily studying.

Since he didn’t have any family financial support, Yinon had to find ways to cover extra school costs and his day-to-day expenses. To save money, he worked as much as possible during summer breaks.

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Unfortunately, during summer break of his second and third year of school, he was called back into the army where he spent nearly two months. Not being able to work increased his financial burden and he was struggling to afford school. Just when Yinon thought things couldn’t get worse, his grandmother fell ill. With nobody else to help out, he dedicated as much time as he could to caring for her. Although he never gave up hope, he was starting to feel like he would never be able to achieve his dream.

Thanks to the Beatrice Mazoff Brownstein Endowment Fund Scholarship he received through CHW, Yinon was given the opportunity to return to school and finish his degree. Yinon believes the scholarship is proof that obstacles can be overcome in life and even in times of crisis, one must continue to look to the future.

Sadly, his grandmother passed away just a few months ago, but Yinon is happy knowing how proud she was of his hard work. Yinon’s experience as a photographer and all the hardships he had to overcome to complete his degree, have given him a new perspective on the world, and he is grateful to finally live his dreams.

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CHILDREN: THE C IN CHW

LifeOnTheFarm The Dairy Program at CHW Nahalal Children and Youth Village Last year, CHW celebrated 95 years of partnership with CHW Nahalal Children and Youth Village. Over the years, CHW has contributed many significant projects and programs. Our current project at CHW Nahalal is the expansion of the Dairy Program. The Dairy Program is part of the Educational Agricultural Program. This hands-on program teaches the students about agriculture, biology, farming, sustainability, and other pertinent subjects, preparing them to pursue careers in this field.

The program itself has evolved over the years; while the focus remains on agriculture, the students in the Dairy Program are also learning essential business skills by selling the milk and cheese they produce to the local community. Another positive outcome of the Dairy Program is that many students find it to be therapeutic. Children with learning disabilities and behavioural issues find patience and cultivate compassion while attending to the cows.

They are not only learning a practical skill, they are also finding a sense of belonging and purpose previously missing from their daily lives.

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DAILY LIFE

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For almost 100 years, the students in the Dairy Program have engaged in a learning environment steeped in agriculture, which brings them together to advance and promote responsible livestock care for 65 cows and 55 calves. The Dairy Program at CHW Nahalal produces 90,000 litres of milk annually, and thanks to CHW support, will be expanding the farm.The cattle are selected from above-average candidates as parents of the next generation. These above-average candidates help improve customer satisfaction in eating quality, purchase cost, processing of the beef, and welfare of each animal.

Morning Milking

The milking process usually takes between two to three hours; however, with the arrival of new equipment from CHW, milk production times will decrease from three hours to 1.5 hours or less. The milk from each cow is pooled into a large refrigerated stainless-steel tank, also called a bulk tank, which keeps the milk at a chilled four degrees until it is picked up by the milk hauler. After milking is completed, in order to reduce their metabolism, the cows get sprayed with cool water. During milking, students collectively work to arrange the cow beds, where the cows lay down. This method of practice helps prevent infection. After the cows exit the milking parlor, they enjoy the rest of their day feeding, chewing cud, and lounging on comfy bedding until they are ready to be milked again. Cows need to be milked every single day, rain or shine. Some of the daily tasks around the farm include cleaning after milking, rinsing milk tanks, cleaning troughs, feeding cows, and the overall responsibility of livestock care. All herd sizes require adequate human resources to ensure observation, care, and the welfare of individual animals. As a way of teaching, under the professional observation of staff, the students help diagnose the cows with a variety of illnesses or discomforts.

Afternoon Milking

The second milking is scheduled in the evening by the students living in the dormitories. One hour before preparing to milk, Grade 11 students go to the cowshed to cool the cows again, just like the students did during the morning milking. At 6:30 PM, under staff supervision, Grade 10 students begin the milking process, which can last until 10 PM. Students do not stay for all four hours, thanks to assistance provided by nearby Bedouin Village professionals.

Evening Milking

At 3:30 AM the third milking starts; however, because scheduling at this time is very late, this is not completed by the students. With strong animal welfare care best practices, CHW Nahalal boasts an incredible milking average of over 40 liters per cow, which is a very high production compared to other farms.

Milk DISTRIBUTION PROCESS

As mentioned, during the process, milk flows directly into the cooling tanks, which are all filled up for selling purposes. CHW Nahalal sells their milk products to Tnuva, one of Israelis major milk and food manufacturer. Every day, big Tnuva trucks pick up the milk from CHW Nahalal and transport it to a nearby factory for further processing. Before the milk can be unloaded at the processing plant, each load is tested for antibiotic residues. If the milk shows no evidence of antibiotics, it is pumped into the plant’s holding tanks for further processing, creating products such as cheese and butter. For experimental and learning purposes, CHW Nahalal keeps a small portion of the milk for students to experiment with. They also learn to make their own cheese and have been known to make fresh cheese on the spot for lucky CHW supporters who visit the farm.The owner and head of the program, Sarit Yuker, offers students classes on how to make cheese and related cheese products. The course provides students with the skills needed to become cheese hobbyists or even start selling their own cheese products. Currently, CHW Nahalal is working hard to obtain their factory operations license from the Israel Ministry of Health, which would potentially provide their students with broader classes and expand their production.

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DAIRY PROGRAM STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

The goal of the Dairy Program at CHW Nahalal is to provide at-risk children with a place where they will not only learn and grow, but where they will feel safe enough to gain the confidence they need to succeed in the future. Below are stories and experiences shared by a few students:

SHAI Shai had a difficult childhood; growing up she suffered distress and abuse, which affected her education and limited her opportunity for growth. She arrived at CHW Nahalal in a very worrying condition, and the staff at CHW Nahalal immediately provided her with the emotional support she needed.

The Dairy Program was something that grabbed her attention right from the start, and she soon found herself deeply interested in dairy farming. She discovered a love for animal care and has since found peace and serenity caring for the dairy cows. She particularly loves caring for the calves and spends most of her time in the cowshed, where she is always cooperating and helping as much as she can.

ORI Ori’s experience is a little different from the other students. He arrived at CHW Nahalal with farming experience of his own, coming from a long line of dairy farmers. His family own their own cowshed in The Jezreel Valley. His aunt studied at CHW Nahalal many years ago and learned her own farming skills from the famous Chana Meisel at CHW Nahalal. Ori’s farming skills and experience contribute to the daily process of the dairy farm, and he is often able to help other students learn more about farming. He is graduating this year.

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ITAMAR After experiencing frustration, insecurity, and learning difficulties in school, Itamar decided to attend CHW Nahalal, where he could participate in the Dairy Program.

He soon made new friends and integrated himself into his classes and the CHW Nahalal community.

The Dairy Program was like his second home; he learned how to work as part of a team and how to care for animals. Farming helped him to focus, which in turn helped him to succeed in school and improved his learning skills. After graduation, he was promoted to the rank of Commander in the IDF thanks to his dedication and hard work.

Eitan Eitan arrived at CHW Nahalal, after struggling for years in a traditional school environment. He was unable to sit still or remain quiet for long periods of time, and his teachers were not qualified to care for his specific needs. Eitan was suffering from so much anger and frustration that he felt he might be a danger to himself or others.

He desperately needed an outlet. Galia Alef, Director of CHW Nahalal, immediately suggested that Eitan be enrolled in the Dairy Program.

At first, Eitan was reluctant because school had never been a happy place for him, but after spending a few weeks at the farm working with the cows, he felt something inside begin to change. The fresh air, the animals, and the hard work were therapeutic, helping him to calm down and concentrate for the first time. It turned out to be exactly what he needed. Thanks to the Dairy Program, Eitan’s grades have improved, he has many friends, and he looks forward to graduating. Eitan is excited to one day achieve his dream of becoming a dairy farmer.

THE FUTURE OF THE DAIRY FARM CHW Nahalal is always striving for a better education; finding ways to improve farming classes for all students. Thanks to the generosity of CHW supporters, and the donation of modern milking equipment, the program will now be able to provide students with outstanding, innovative technological learning equipment. This updated equipment will provide new solutions for high-quality milk production, process, tracking and system control of each cow’s health.

Thanks to CHW, the Dairy Farm at CHW Nahalal will be able to achieve the following goals in the next two years: increase milk production from 900,000 litres to 1.2 million litres annually, start construction of a new barn for the calves, develop an ecological system for milk and dirt separation, increase the dairy product line (starting with cheese), and improve the presence of the Dairy Farm as a leader in the community.

Learn more online: www.chw.ca/children

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HEALTHCARE: THE H IN CHW

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HopeOvercomes PAIN IS REAL, BUT SO IS HOPE This is the story of how to stay hopeful; you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Noa* is a 15-year-old teenager full of talent and dreams. All she wanted was to live a normal life like her friends: go to the movies, hang out at the park, and do all the typical things that most teenagers do but, sadly, Noa spent most of her life in and out of hospitals.

Recently, Noa was diagnosed with a psychiatricbehavioral disorder and was prescribed medication as part of her treatment. Noa and her parents were getting desperate for answers and decided to seek help at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh).

Noa was admitted to The CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and as the medical team began examining her, they noticed she was extremely weak and was starting to show signs of complications. Every second counts, time was valuable, and they needed to act quickly.

“Without a proper diagnosis, their daughter had already suffered a lot in her young life. Time was running out and her parents were losing hope,” said Dr. Schneider, Senior Physician at the CHW PICU. Shortly after being admitted to the CHW PICU, Noa began to experience shortness of breath.

The physicians initially treated her breathing issues as a potential asthma attack, but soon realized there was more to discover. Using stateof-the-art resources, the medical team diagnosed Noa with a severe case of pneumonia. As the physicians worked to address Noa’s breathing issues, they discovered that Noa was suffering from myasthenia-gravis.

It was difficult for the family to comprehend that this disease can occur in all age groups, ethnicities, and genders; and that their Noa was no exception.

The disease affected the muscles that controlled Noa’s breathing and movement of her limbs, often making it difficult for her to breathe. Noa was given a blood transfusion and she had to remain in the hospital for a few weeks. She was away from home and away from her family, but she never lost hope.

Noa was very strong and optimistic throughout the entire treatment. Her confidence helped her parents during this difficult time, and her strength gave them hope that her illness would finally be successfully treated.

There were plenty of obstacles, but as Noa began to recover, the respiratory aid system was removed and she began to breathe normally on her own. After years of being misdiagnosed, the medical team at the CHW PICU successfully diagnosed and treated Noa in under a month!

The support that Noa received allowed her to return home and finally live a normal life, just like she always dreamed.

Noa and her parents are incredibly grateful to The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh), especially the amazing medical team at the CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for the remarkable care, successful and loving treatment they recieved. In summary, it is safe to say that there is no limit to what we can accomplish when hope lives in our hearts. *Names changed for confidentiality

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THANK YOU

A sincere thank you to all donors, volunteers, friends, and suppor ters who generously gave over $1.425 Million in donations to our Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) 2019 Annual Campaign.

With your generosity, you have helped make a tremendous impact that will ensure our continuing suppor t of programs and ser vices for Children, Healthcare, and Women.

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Every human being deserves to achieve their full potential.

Our support of excellent education, advanced medical care, and ground breaking research benefits people globally, improves lives, and provides hope.

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

This year, consider becoming a member of one of our new categories of giving.

Women for Women This year, 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.

Double Chai 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.

Keyholder 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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Passion&Ambition: An Inspiring Conversation with Nidaa Natour, Head of Professional Development at Hadassah Hospital

CAN YOU START OFF BY TELLING US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND?

their blessing because they saw how passionate I was about advancing my academic studies.

I am from Shfaram, a small Arab town in northern Israel. I am the ‘baby’ of the family and the youngest of nine siblings, although there are now only seven of us as two of my siblings died when they were babies. I never met them, but the loss remains with my family.

Although I was constantly busy and felt fulfilled, I was eager to find my next challenge. I realized that my next challenge had to be even bigger, so I decided to work in a major hospital. But not just any hospital; it would have to be a top-notch hospital, bustling with patients and brilliant staff. I did some research and of course, Hadassah Hospital came up on top! This was not the traditional path for someone like me. In fact, most of my siblings did not leave our hometown or pursue academic degrees. Was I just a naïve dreamer?

I always knew I wanted to study medicine, but I knew my parents couldn’t support me financially, so when my sister recommended that I pursue a basic nursing certificate while in high school, I decided to do so and graduated with a practical skill as well as some work experience.

After high school, I ended up caring for my maternal grandmother. My healthcare background and my love for medicine made me the obvious choice of caregiver. I tracked her condition, her medicine, and went with her to doctor appointments. During one such appointment, a doctor asked my family a series of questions about my grandmother’s health and was astonished when I eagerly and accurately replied to every detail of her condition. A few weeks later, he invited me to interview for an opening at his medical clinic.

I knew if I was not going to be a doctor, I would have to be the best nurse, which meant furthering my education. In 2005, I graduated from Bnai Zion Nursing School as a registered nurse. Shortly after graduation, I decided I wanted to pursue a BA in Health Management Systems, which I eventually completed at Emek Yizreel Valley College in 2008. Of course, I didn’t stop there. I decided to pursue an MA in Clinical Nursing at Ben Gurion University. This meant I had to leave my family and move across the country to the Negev desert. It both thrilled and scared me and my parents, but they gave me

I didn’t have to wait long to find out. I immediately applied for a position that was posted on the Hadassah Hospital website. The following day I got a reply and an invitation to come for an interview. My parents were so thrilled that they accompanied me to Jerusalem, together with my two sisters and my niece! Yes, I arrived at the interview with six family members!

They wanted to see this incredible place for themselves; the place I had dreamed about, filled with challenges and opportunities. You can imagine the pride and joy my family felt when I was officially hired a few days later.

One of the first people I met at the hospital was Amalia Schneider, Head of Nursing. She asked me where I wanted my first placement, and I told her that if I was going to leave home for something, it had to be meaningful and challenging. She offered me a position in the surgical ward that specializes in transplants and multiple trauma. I worked very hard and by 2010 I became the Chief Nurse of the Transplant Unit.

I was responsible for organizing all the protocols, developing training curriculum and overseeing the nursing staff.

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“I always felt there was a huge disconnect between the hospital and the families, once they returned home. Given my new position, I finally felt I could make a difference and a change.”

I was also responsible for ensuring that support systems were in place for followup care post-surgery. I reflected back on my family’s challenging experience of caring for my grandmother after she was discharged from the hospital. I always felt there was a huge disconnect between the hospital and the families, once they returned home. Given my new position, I finally felt I could make a difference and a change. It was a privilege to work with such a supportive team on new initiatives that helped to ensure the smooth transition from the hospital back to the community.

I continued to grow and flourish in my department and developed a real passion for training and teaching. After four years, I began teaching at the Nursing School and was responsible for training new nurses in the surgical departments.

My dream of becoming a doctor has not changed, but instead of becoming a doctor of medicine, I want to become a doctor of nursing!

The director of the Nursing School, Dr. Mary Rom, told me about an opportunity in the United States where I can pursue a PhD and doctorate in nursing. I was even offered scholarship assistance. This is something I will continue to explore as I first need to improve my English language skills.

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and implementing an ambitious strategy for the professional development of our staff, with the highest standards and the best opportunities. It’s an exciting role as we have hundreds of nurses from very diverse populations and areas of Israel, from all departments, including ICU, Hospice, and Emergency Wards, just to name a few.

HOW HAS WORKING AT HADASSAH HOSPITAL IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? I feel incredibly lucky to be here at Hadassah Hospital. I remember the first time I saw the hospital: I was driving through the winding roads on my way to my first interview. I turned a bend and suddenly saw the hospital appear on the far hillside. I was so excited! I felt like I found my new home. Just thinking about that moment makes me emotional. The people I work with here have become my family.

Even though I left my family home and chose a very different path than my siblings, I still have my family’s full support. My dad always said, “As long as you feel supported and at home at Hadassah, you have my blessings.” He is so proud of me. I think my pride has rubbed off on him! He believed in me and saw my potential.

He always reassured me and said that my honour is his honour.

I go home every week to visit my family in Shfaram. My father is not well and is suffering from dementia, but he still boasts to everyone at his treatment centre about his youngest daughter who works at Hadassah Hospital. It’s always been so important to him.

He would often tell me, “I know who I raised, and I know that you will stay true to your values even when you are far away from home. You are now in the care of Hadassah and Hadassah will care for you.”

WHAT INFLUENCED YOU TO JOIN THE NURSES IN THE MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM? I heard about the Nurses in the Middle East initiative from Naila Haik, one of the co-founders.

Naila Haik and Julie Benbenisti, both nurses at Hadassah Medical Centre, wanted to address the serious healthcare gaps in the region. They saw many children from the West Bank and Gaza treated at Hadassah Medical Centre and wanted to ensure they would continue to be cared for upon their return home. To do so, they decided to reach out to fellow nurses and grow the network of nurses throughout the Middle East. Through joint nursing projects, health promotions, and professional development opportunities, the initiative aims to improve patient care across the region.

I was delighted to be asked by Naila to join the annual nursing conference this past year. In February 2019, I joined a delegation of Jewish and Arab nurses from Israel at a three-day conference in Jordan. I met 50 fellow nurses from Iran, the Palestinian Authority, Gaza, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. We had fascinating discussions, debates, and workshops alongside social and cultural activities. It was incredible to meet so many like-minded people from such diverse backgrounds. We bonded over our shared passion for health promotion in our respective communities, exchanged ideas, shared our hopes and dreams for the region, and are all still in touch via WhatsApp and Facebook.

We support each other and just this week, one of the Palestinian nurses I met asked for some educational materials. There are simple ways to help and it feels great to be able to do so.

The conference was an eye-opener for me. I now have a greater appreciation for what we have in Israel and at Hadassah Medical Centre, especially after hearing about the conditions in other parts of the Middle East. The nurses spoke about obstacles and challenges that we have long overcome in Israel. Throughout my career, I always looked towards healthcare standards of other well-developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Europe. I rarely compared our standards with those of our neighbours in the Middle East.

It’s shocking that so many of our neighbours are still fighting for mammograms and doing research on how to advance breast screening and public awareness around cancer. It was rewarding to be able to share some of the best practices and lessons learned from Israel. I can’t wait to see everyone next year and hear about the progress they have made. I believe we can and must help our neighbours advance healthcare and improve the lives of children, women, and families.

Next year, I hope to present one of the research papers I’m currently working on. The research focuses on the differences in the level of knowledge of postpartum mothers regarding the management of fever in healthy babies, according to demographic variables. We had 2,234 participants from four major hospitals, and we looked at all the demographics in Israel.

I hope this research and baseline study will be the basis for my doctorate degree and for continued outreach and education amongst the various demographic groups in Israel. This piece of research is part of a much larger study

by Dr Sarit Shimoney Kanat, the Director of the Hadassah Nursing School.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FEMALE, ARAB NURSE WORKING AT HADASSAH HOSPITAL AND PART OF THE NURSES IN THE MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM? WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES THAT YOU FACE? I am very proud! I consider myself a Hadassah Woman. I have always been accepted here, and I truly value all the opportunities for personal and professional growth within Hadassah Hospital. I know that I am appreciated because of my professionalism and not discriminated against based on my background or gender. Just because I am an Arab from the north, doesn’t mean that I’m less capable. I don’t feel like I’m different and I’m not made to feel that way either.

I know that barriers and discrimination exist in every society. Yet, I was able to prove myself and I succeeded. I was the first Arab woman hired in a number of different departments within the hospital. I worked hard and am now part of the management team. I feel confident in the system and incredibly proud to be able to keep improving our standards. Hadassah is unique; there is a lot of thought as well as resources invested in the professional development of the staff. It’s a core value and principle in how Hadassah operates.

Throughout the years, I was fortunate to receive a number of scholarships, so I could continue my education. There are so many opportunities for personal and professional development.

I am proud of where I work and proud to be representing Hadassah at different forums across Israel and internationally. This summer, Ruth Radiano, the Director of Nursing at Hadassah Hospital, Mount Scopus, asked me to present our work at a nursing conference organized by the Ministry of Health. Her words to me were, “Represent us with honour,” which of course I did!

MORE ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A NURSE AT HADASSAH HOSPITAL AND PART OF THE NURSES IN THE MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM. There is no average day! I have a very busy schedule, and most days I start at 7 AM. Currently, I work three days a week at Mount Scopus, managing the professional development programs, and two days a week I am based in Ein Kerem at Hadassah’s Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuro-Radiology (INR) Unit, which treats patients with injuries such as brain hemorrhages, tumors, arterial venous malformations, and traumatic injuries. These disorders affect patients of all ages, ranging from premature babies and young children to adults and geriatric patients.

Although we have scheduled procedures at the INR Unit, so much depends on the patient’s condition. We often have emergencies that put our regular schedule on hold. We don’t keep track of our hours, we have a mission and if we need to, we will work around the clock. Also, because I live close by at the hospital residence, I am often called in during emergencies.

What’s great about working in the INR Unit is that you get to see immediate results. We are literally fighting for people’s lives. I have seen a variety of patients, from a 30-year-old woman to a 5-year-old girl, come through the unit in critical condition. The families arrive in a state of shock and panic. They’re afraid that it’s all over and there’s no hope. It’s very intense.

How do we prepare ourselves? We come together as a team before the surgery and always remind ourselves that the patient could be our loved one. I am proud to be part of a team that cares and empathizes so deeply with our patients.

“I know that barriers and discrimination exist in every society.

Yet, I was able to prove myself and I succeeded.”

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HAVE ANY PATIENTS LEFT A STRONG IMPRESSION ON YOU?

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE LITTLE SPARE TIME YOU HAVE?

There are some patients and families who have really touched my heart over the years.

I love to watch TV and anything on Netflix, especially America’s Got Talent and any food shows. I’m a foodie and I love to make delicious, traditional middle eastern delicacies. My favourite dishes are Maalubeh, a chicken and rice dish and traditional holiday sweets.

One little boy from Gaza needed urgent care for an aneurism. We successfully treated him, and despite the complex logistics, we continue to follow up with him. The little boy and his family really connected with me and we stay in touch between follow-up visits. I help his family navigate the healthcare system, which is so foreign to them, and I meet them at each appointment. The boy’s father is so grateful that we saved his son’s life. I am thrilled when I get holiday messages and updates about how the little boy is growing up, happy and healthy.

Unfortunately, there are some heartbreaking stories as well. It’s incredibly difficult and sad when a patient does not survive. I am still in touch with the widow of a man we tried to save.

He came from a small Arab village in the north and needed to stay near the hospital for an extended period of time. I slowly got to know the couple and helped them throughout the difficult treatments. It was very emotional for me when he passed away. Two years onwards, I am still in touch with his widow; she often calls and continues to share her grief. There are some families who remain with you long after they leave the ward.

WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE TO CHW SUPPORTERS, WHO HAVE BEEN INVESTING IN HADASSAH HOSPITAL AND THE CARE OF THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS FOR OVER 100 YEARS? First of all, I would like to say thank you! Thank you for giving, unconditionally, and for helping everyone and anyone who needs it, regardless of their background. Thank you for being actively involved, for visiting, and for helping to ensure a better and healthier future for women, children and all the people in the region.

And finally, thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my personal story and journey with CHW!

Learn more online: www.chw.ca/women

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CHW in Canada

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, from WEST to EAST, supported locally by our CHW Centres.

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.

CHW Calgary

Chanukah Toy Drive For 16 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 2018 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 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 annual bursary is awarded to full-time, second-year students enrolled in the Early Learning and Child Care program at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Terry Horwitzz’l graduated from the program in 2004.

Award in Women’s and Gender Studies For over 25 years, CHW Edmonton has provided the University of Alberta with $4,000 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.

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CHW Toronto

Canadian Young Judaea (CYJ) JOLT Program CHW Toronto Centre supports the JOLT Program at CYJ. JOLT, or Jewish Outreach Leadership Training, is CYJ’s flagship program for youth tikkun olam, or community outreach.

Participants in the program receive a minimum of 20 hours of community service and have the opportunity to engage in active, social causes and receive hands-on experience volunteering in the community. The main educational objectives of the JOLT programs are: leadership, tikkun olam, development of Jewish identity, and developing ties to their kvutza/community. CHW Toronto Centre is proud to be connected with CYJ and helping to make a difference in the lives of so many young adults.

CHW Toronto Centre is also announcing a new local commitment this fall. Please look for details in the next issue of ORAH magazine.

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 2018, and most recently packaged food for the Shabbat to Share Program. CHW members also recently served 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 2019 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.

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.

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Over the years, I have had many opportunities to understand and connect with the important work of CHW as a leading philanthropic organization. I have had the privilege of working alongside many accomplished CHW women while raising funds and leading CHW initiatives at the Chapter and Centre levels. This year, I am the CHW Toronto Centre Vice-President and the CHW Toronto 2019 Annual Campaign Chair.

Though my leadership in CHW has been exciting and progressive, I am most proud of my “role” as a CHW Sustainer, one that I have held for many years. As a monthly CHW supporter, I am providing the organization sustained and predictable income. I feel I am making a statement for a strong and vibrant Israel, showing my commitment to the many CHW programs and services for Children, Healthcare and Women in both Israel and Canada, and, of course, most importantly, taking responsibility for ensuring CHW’s success in doing so.

My visits to Israel have been numerous. Both privately while on vacation and professionally in my capacity as a hospital administrator, every trip to Israel is special and to be savoured. None was as impactful to me as the CHW Centennial “Celecation” Trip. Along with my husband Jerry, a proud CHW supporter, I discovered just how much CHW has accomplished in Israel and how relevant and impactful we continue to be today. CHW daycare centres, medical centres, youth villages and numerous innovative programs thrive, each with a proud CHW legacy. I am both passionate and proud of this incredible organization that is benefitting so many. I truly feel our collective responsibility is to empower CHW to continue this important work.

Please join me in becoming a monthly giver – a true CHW Sustainer.

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Claudia Goldman, Vancouver Glory Goldman, Toronto Diane Goldstein, London Ellen Goldstein, Toronto Carole Grafstein, Toronto Gina Grant, Ottawa Janice Gray-Edell, London Sandra Green, Montreal Jeannette Greenhutz’l, 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 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 Esther Kulik (In Memory of Lolaz’l and Mordecai Lipszycz’l) 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 & Arthurz’l Lerman, Toronto Charlotte Levene, Kitchener Shirley & Ronald Levene, Waterloo Sheila Nemtin Levine, Montreal 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 Lipsonz’l) Glynnis Louis, Toronto Charlotte Lubin, Montreal Fran Luborsky, Toronto Evelyn Thaw Maizen, Kingston 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 Roslyn Mendelson, Toronto Karen Meyerowitz, Toronto Miriam Milavsky, Calgary Luba Miller, Montreal Anita Morris, Montreal Joan Morris, Montreal Dr. Michele A. Moss, Calgary Madelon E. Niman, Toronto Kathie & Mickey Norris, Waterloo 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 & Joseph 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 CM, Montreal Marlene Richardson, Toronto Murray Robins, Calgary 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 (In Memory of Terry Schwarzfeldz’l, Ottawa) Ann Davis Secter, Edmonton Ilse Seetner, Toronto Maxine Segalz’l, Regina (In Memory of Beaz’l & Harry Segalz’l) Susan Segal, Toronto Marcy Segall, Montreal Dr. 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 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 Joanna Sinukoff and The Lindy Green Chairitable Foundation, Toronto Beverley Siskind, Toronto Dorothy Smith, Winnipeg 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. Mireille Steinberg, Montreal 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 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 Cynthia Borovoy Warren, Toronto Mary Waterman, Calgary Marilyn Weinstein, Vancouver Janet Weisz-Asa, Hamilton Zees Wenger, Montreal Janet Werger, Toronto Dr. Robert Wienerz’l, 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 August 7, 2019

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

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DISTIN WOMAN/MAN OF DISTINCTION

Elayna & Jonathan Latsky

Elayna and Jonathan Latsky are committed philanthropists, driven by a deep desire to solve social problems and help others. They have spent real time in the Jewish community, understanding the external pressures and changing environments of Israel. Over the years, both have become passionate active participants in the Jewish community in Canada and Israel. Both originally from Montreal, Elayna met Jonathan after moving to Toronto in 1993, where they fell in love and have been married since 1995. Elayna joined CHW when she was expecting her second child, who is now 21.

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She was recruited by friends, and because of her background in accounting, she was given the position of treasurer. She was very pleased and comfortable taking on the position and immediately felt a sense of belonging. Right away she learned the ins and outs of the organization, made new friends and learned about the important work being done by CHW every day. “I met all the wonderful ladies from the Tamid Chapter and from all of CHW, not only from Toronto Centre, but also from other parts of Canada. My Chapter is very welcoming to new people.�

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She started as treasurer and methodically moved on to other positions, including Toronto Centre President and is currently on the Board of Directors as the National First Vice-President.

“In the early days, I went to a CHW Convention in Ottawa. It was a great learning experience; I learned a lot about the organization and the national sisterhood. I had the best time and was eager to learn more,” said Elayna.

Through Elayna, Jonathan also became involved with CHW: “He became friends with everyone in my Chapter; it was purely social, more of a cultural scene, and over the years both of us have grown a great love for the organization and its achievements.”

The Latskys wanted to mark Elayna’s end of term as Toronto Centre President with their commitment to CHW, so their recent gift was an expression of their support.

“Given the history of the Holocaust, I feel it’s important to support our Jewish homeland. Even though my family wasn’t affected in an extreme way, our family always understood how important it is to support our homeland.

All of us need to support Israel, and as Jews, I feel like is our responsibility,” shared Elayna.

Elayna visited Israel and saw CHW’s impact firsthand.

Traveling to Israel provided her with a new perspective on CHW projects and is one of the major reasons why the Latskys continue to support Israel. “I wish more people could understand the extent of what we do. I wish everyone could see with their own eyes all the incredible work being done by CHW.” Elayna has been to Israel several times with CHW, but the highlight of her visits was the Centennial “Celecation” Trip in 2017. “All projects are amazing, but the one that

hit me hard was CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village. So many at-risk kids depend on this program.

It is incredibly amazing to see the house mother taking care of so many children including her own and ensuring all of their needs are being met. I can’t imagine the extra responsibility of taking care of ten to fifteen children; I have four kids and that sometimes is too much! When I met with the house mother, I felt emotional, I wanted to say to her how amazing she was, but I couldn’t put it into words. I was blown away, and I’m very much looking forward to returning to Israel soon.”

Elayna has made many long lasting friendships at CHW. “My best friends are actually the ladies I met when I joined. All the women that I have met throughout my CHW journey have been inspiring. All like-minded, passionate woman who are able to give what they can.

It’s a team effort, since we all work together as one.”

As CHW Major Donors, Elayna and Jonathan take pride in knowing that they are helping the world become a better place by giving back.

When asked what they would tell someone who is thinking about becoming a CHW Woman/Man of Distinction, they said the key is to keep focus and work hard, “The work at CHW makes you feel wonderful; it makes you feel like you are contributing and making a difference.”

All these years later, Jonathan and Elayna are grateful to have been a part of all the life-changing work CHW has accomplished. In the words of Jonathan, “If we don’t do it, who will?”

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Unforgettable ISRAEL

CHW MAJOR SUPPORTERS TRIP

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS JUNE 12–19, 2019

Unforgettable Major Supporters Israel Trip participants got the opportunity in June 2019 to visit our CHW projects as well as attending official dedication ceremonies at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh), and at Hadassah Academic College (HAC).

FOCUS: WELCOME TO ISRAEL… LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN!

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CHW DEDICATION CEREMONIES The DAN Department of Creative Human Design at Hadassah Academic College (HAC): Since this state-of-the-art department was relaunched with new branding, it has not only improved the lives of all students, but has also enhanced the exceptional reputation of the college’s status globally. Students and faculty gathered to participate in the official dedication ceremony, where Prof. Bertold Fridlender spoke about the enormous impact this new department will have on the college. Gideon Dotan, Head of The DAN Department for Creative Human Design, expressed how these changes are the “Rocket Fuel” to their success.

The CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh): Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene, lead donors for the CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), were honoured at the dedication ceremony, now that the CHW PICU officially bears their names. Debbie and Gary spoke about their strong connection to the CHW PICU, their inspiration to support this much-needed unit, and how its technological advancements are improving and saving children’s lives.

The Marla Dan Interventional Radiology Institute at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh): Dr. Tami Karni recognized the efforts of the Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation, and how together they have invested, funded, and enhanced this wonderful project. Dr. Karni also shared how the Dan family is an example of true partners, committed to the hospital for many years, saving and improving lives for thousands of patients. Marla and Aubrey spoke about how imperative technology is to providing state-of-theart care, and how excited they are to bring their daughter Alyse Dan, Executive Director of the Foundation and the next generation, on board to continue making the world a better place.

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CHW PROJECT VISITS Hadassah Academic College (HAC): Supporters were given a tour around HAC including the CHW Centre for Clinical Training & Community Care and the newly dedicated DAN Department of Creative Human Design. Supporters participated in an in-depth discussion with the students at HAC to discuss matters of diversity and what it means to be new immigrants to Israel.

Hadassah Hospital: Supporters were welcomed by Barbara Sofer, Israel Director of Public Relations, HMO, who spoke to our group. The Trip participants learned about HMO’s humanitarian and international medical work and life-saving surgeries performed successfully around the world, including countries like Ethiopia.

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The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh): Visiting the CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for the dedication ceremony, supporters spoke about their strong connection to the CHW PICU, and their inspiration to support much-needed critical care.

The CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design: The students at the CHW Neri Bloomfield Academy of Design put on a professional fashion show for the Trip participants. Supporters were also invited to visit the Photography & Videography Departments as well as the Architecture Department where they were shown innovative projects for the City of Haifa exhibition.

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CHW Nahalal Children and Youth Village: The group visited the CHW Nahalal Children and Youth Village where they saw the amazing progress made by the students. Nahalal demonstrated their remarkable achievements of Biotech and Agro-business programs that focus on the cutting edge ventures of technology development, including a new apiary with honey production, a hydroponics lab growing nutrient-rich spirulina as well as their acheivements in equestrian training.

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CHW Hadassim gives teenagers freedom.

Freedom to learn. Freedom to be Jewish.

Freedom to live.

“If not for the Na’aleh Program at CHW Hadassim, I would not have a safe place to call home.”

~ Issa, 17 years old

In many parts of the world, Jewish youth fear going about their daily routines; going to the synagogue, community centre, and even school, have become risky endeavors. The Na’aleh Program at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village was created to provide a safe, vibrant environment to help these displaced children feel more at home, so they can focus on their studies and plan for a brighter future.

Issa left her home in Kazakhstan in search of a place where she could safely learn about her Jewish culture and receive an exceptional education. While she found it very difficult to leave her close-knit family, she arrived at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village filled with hope for her future.

Being part of the Na’aleh Program at CHW Hadassim has helped Issa to grow, meet new friends, and feel pride in her heritage.

The prevalence of anti-Semitism has not diminished, and poses an immediate threat to many Jewish teenagers, especially those living in Europe.

We need to take steps to ensure the continued safety and security of Jewish youth without sacrificing their ever-important education.

By supporting the Na’aleh Program at CHW Hadassim, you are affirming your commitment to Jewish youth, and ensuring students like Issa have the right to live and learn.

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

CHW in New Brunswick: The Strength of Saint John

By Esther Kulik

The generation of Holocaust survivors is now elderly, but the challenge of living with the history of being the victims of a mass extermination campaign has not disappeared.

Canada opened its doors to immigrants and holocaust survivors after World War II. Unlike most immigrants to Canada, Jews did not come from a place where they were the majority cultural group.

As time passed, the new immigrants settled in and built new lives across Canada, including Saint John, New Brunswick. The Jewish population growth was progressively established by three waves of immigration that built the foundation of the Saint John Jewish community. These three waves of immigration span more than a century, beginning long before any world war, and each group contributed culture and history to the city.

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Solomon Hart

The First Wave of Immigration The first Jewish resident of Saint John was David Gabel, who immigrated with his wife and children in 1783, arriving after the American Revolution.

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the arrival of Solomon and Alice Hart and their extended family. The Harts sailed from London, England, by way of New York City, to Saint John and then made it their permanent home, where they had twelve children; six of whom survived.

Solomon Hart established a successful tobacco business, and by 1860, Saint John was already known as a large hub of commerce and the third largest urban centre in North America.

There were 15 Jewish families in Saint John when the city’s first synagogue was built in 1881, with the help of people of all faiths in the community.

Only 10 years later, there were 43 Jewish families living in the city. The first Jewish wedding was between Elizabeth Hart and Louis Green in October 1882. It was an elite social event and was attended by top civic and political figures, regardless of religious affiliation.

The first organized Jewish women’s group in Saint John was ‘The Daughters of Israel,’ founded in January 1899 by Alice Hart to “help the needy and nourish the sick.” These women were committed to providing assistance to immigrant families, as well as aiding the sick.

Barred from political and economic involvement in Victorian society, middle and upper class women begun to take an active role in philanthropic work.

By 1900, much of the immigrant aid work, and early benevolent societies were founded and performed by women. The Daughters of Israel were one of the first of a growing number of ladies-aid societies across Canada, Jewish and non-Jewish, which raised funds for relief work and immigration assistance, among other community programs.

What must be highlighted is that in 1900, there was already a strong Zionist movement in Saint John and soon to follow would be Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), which was founded in 1917.

Saint John swelled the numbers of the Jewish community many times over before the end of large-scale immigration to Canada during the World War II. By 1920, Saint John had a permanent community of 200 families.

The Second Wave of Immigration

This second wave of immigrants were escaping religious persecution and poverty, and those who fell ill were quarantined on Partridge Island and some were buried there. Members of the Saint John community founded the first Jewish Immigrant Aid Society in Canada in 1896, and under the leadership of Alice Hart, aided the new arrivals. Because of the increased demand, the women from numerous benevolent organizations were requested to help care for the personal needs of the distressed arrivals (especially with clothing) as the women and children were arriving by steamer. Within three generations, these immigrants who began as peddlers in this strange land, eventually became store owners, as well as professionals. Many would become community leaders.

The flow of Eastern Europeans became a flood by 1905, as increasing persecution, both by the state and the non-Jewish population of Poland, Russia, Lithuania, and elsewhere. Combined with famine and outbreaks of disease, Jews used whatever assets they possessed to book passage to English-speaking or Western European ports, and then across the Atlantic in crowded steerage berths to North America. Saint John, as a winter port of entry into Canada, received a large number of these immigrants.

The influx of Ashkenazim, fleeing Eastern Europe and the pogroms of the Russian empire, introduced an exotic flavor to the city. They practiced customs the locals did not understand.

They spoke little or no English, only Yiddish. The men, who were mostly peddlers, dressed in black and had long beards; the women covered their heads with kerchiefs and dressed in the peasant clothes of the shtetl. Nevertheless, they found a comfortable home in Saint John, and in 1906 they founded the Hazen Avenue Synagogue (20 years after the city’s first synagogue was built in 1881). Although both congregations were Orthodox, they had little to do with one another.

They reflected different cultures; their customs were different; there were class differences; they spoke different languages, and their services were different as each had its own rabbi.

The small percentage of those who stayed in

As is familiar to many, in 1917, Lillian Freiman of Ottawa, founded Canadian Hadassah (which would later be known as Canadian HadassahWIZO (CHW)). Active Zionists since 1900, Hadassah became a reality in Saint John in 1919, under the leadership of Bessie Newfield and Minnie Goldman, who became its first president, serving until 1931.

The Saint John Chapter that Bessie Newfield co-founded was renamed the Henrietta Szold Chapter 25 years later, in April 1945, just after Henrietta Szold passed away. Henrietta Szold founded Hadassah in the USA in 1912.

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In 1921, at the request of Vera and Chaim Weizmann, Canadian Hadassah (CHW) became part of the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) founded in London in July 1920, officially turning Hadassah into Canadian Hadassah-WIZO. Saint John became an essential part of the national organization Canadian HadassahWIZO (CHW), which supported better health, education, and social welfare for women and children in Israel. At that time, CHW became the most active and recognized among the Jewish organizations. The ladies who participated conducted numerous fundraising activities for Palestine, including teas, raffles, bake sales, sewing crafts, art shows, calendars, gift cards, thrift shops, and of course Bazaars. Later on, several CHW members, who were raised in Saint John, became leaders within the organization at the national level. Two regional conferences were held in Saint John in 1956 and 1989.

The history of the Jewish community in Saint John, New Brunswick is a fascinating one.

Marcia Koven, founder of the Saint John Jewish Historical Society, and the first curator of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, which opened in 1986, ensured that a wealth of information about the three waves of immigration is now available to the public.

The Third Wave of Immigration The third wave was much smaller and arrived after World War II, as survivors of the Holocaust.

Some were sponsored by family members in the city, while others came for employment opportunities. Many moved on to larger cities within a few years of their arrival.

From the 1920s to the 1960s, the Jewish community experienced what was called “The Golden Years.” There were more than 75 Jewishowned businesses in the city. Many organizations flourished, including Habonim, Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), Young Judaea, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides, Jewish Community Players (a professional quality theatre group), and the Shomer (Seniors) Club.

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One example was the first CHW thrift shop held in 1956 with Naomi Freedman and Erminie Cohen as conveners. It became the major yearly fundraising project of CHW Saint John. A sale on a grander scale was initiated in 1969, when the Bazaar was held at the Barrack Green Armory Building in the city’s south end.

In spite of diminishing numbers of volunteers, owing to the decreasing size of the Jewish community in Saint John, the women of CHW Saint John continued their fundraising efforts in aid of women and children right through the 1990s. Jews participated in the vibrant life of Saint John. They founded successful businesses, and community exemplar leaders, including Samuel Davis, who became the first Jewish mayor in 1977 (his father, Harry, a cabinetmaker, crafted the ark and reading table in the museum), Benjamin R. Guss, the first Jewish judge, and Erminie Cohen, the first Jewish senator.

In 1987, the Saint John Historical Museum was the recipient of an International Award from the American Association for State and Local History (one of three in Canada that year) for preserving the city’s Jewish heritage.

Jews from Saint John have made a higher proportion of contributions to Canadian business, trade, art, literature, and music than other cities in Canada. Over the past decade, there has been a decrease number in the number of Jewish families in the community, as new generations seek better opportunities in bigger cities in Canada and United States. Nowadays, CHW Saint John is a donor centre and continues to benefit from the Jewish community’s support.

In 2014, there were roughly two dozen Jewish families in the congregation. By 2016, more than 30 families, mostly from Israel, moved into the city with their children. Over time, these families will help perpetuate a visible and viable Jewish presence in Saint John.

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

Summer Fruit Pie This recipe comes from the amazing students in the CHW Netanya Technological High School Patisserie Program, just in time for summer. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. If you’re feeling extra fancy, add a few edible flowers to the top!

Pastry Dough

• 1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour • ½ cup (100 grams) cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes • ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar • 1 egg • Pinch of vanilla • Squeeze of lemon 1. Using a blender, food processor, or by hand, blend together flour and sugar 2. Crumble cold butter into the mixture 3. Slowly add eggs, vanilla, and lemon and mix until it becomes a dough 4. Place dough onto clean, floured surface and knead the dough until it sticks together 5. Form dough into a disk shape, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for at least 1 hour (up to 2 days) 6. Remove from fridge and let sit for a few minutes until dough softens 7. Pre-heat oven to 350°C (660°F) 8. Using a rolling pin, on a floured surface, roll the dough to 5mm-thickness 9. Gently press dough into pie dish (any shape), so it sits evenly on the bottom and sides of dish 10. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown 11. Set aside

Crème Patissiere

• 2 cups (500 grams) milk, cold • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise or teaspoon of vanilla, optional • 4 egg yolks • 1 cup (100 grams) sugar • ¼ cup (50 grams) cornstarch 1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk and vanilla bean 2. While milk is on stove, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar 50

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3. Add cornstarch into the egg mixture 4. Whisk until smooth, then set aside 5. Return to milk mixture, once it reaches near boil, remove from heat, and take vanilla bean out of saucepan 6. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. *This must be done slowly to avoid cooking the egg yolks in the process 7. Whisk the mixture until blended 8. Using a strainer, pour the mixture back into the saucepan 9. Over medium heat, allow mixture to reach a boil while constantly whisking 10. Cook for 1 minute after it reaches a boil and ensure the cream remains smooth 11. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool 12. Use cream once it has cooled or refrigerate until needed (ensure to mix the cream again before use) 13. Return to your baked pie crust, pour cream over the crust until it reaches the top

Fruit Toppings

• Your choice of seasonal fruits (berries, peaches, apples, plums, pears, apricots, etc.

1. Thinly slice the fruit 2. Place fruit over the cream in a creative design of your choosing

Fruit Glaze

• Your choice of jam/jelly 1. In saucepan, warm jelly/jam over medium heat 2. Slowly add a little water until mixture thins 3. If needed, strain jelly/jam to ensure glaze is smooth 4. Let mixture cool, then gently brush glaze over the fruit

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LEADERSHIP IN CONVERSATION LORI BARER CHW VANCOUVER CENTRE PRESIDENT Lori Barer has been a committed member of CHW since she joined our organization in 1992. She became the CHW Vancouver Centre President last October. Her commitment to CHW has helped our organization continue to thrive.

How did you first get involved with CHW? When I married and soon after having my first child, my mother in law Elin Barer, who has been an active CHW supporter for over 50 years, gifted me my life membership. She got me super excited and I felt privileged to become part of CHW. After the years progressed, I became Secretary and then moved my way up to Membership Chair. I found all of these accomplishments very fulfilling as my career progressed.

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

Well, when you have a crazy busy schedule time passes by quickly, especially when emails and phone calls take most of my time. Since I am a detail-oriented person, I try not to get bogged down focusing on every detail, but sometimes I can’t help it; I’m learning to become less of a perfectionist.

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Another challenge and one of my missions, is to spark young people’s interest and motivate them to become actively involved with CHW. What would you tell someone who was thinking about getting involve with their local centre?

We might be a small group, but we are eager. CHW is growing, and we are always in search of getting more people to come out, re-connect with old friends, and connect with new ones.

CHW is a great place to meet socially, but most importantly we find a unique bond through our support of ongoing CHW projects. At the end of the day, I am happy to say that overall, my work at CHW is rewarding and inspiring.

What initiatives are underway at CHW Vancouver Centre?

We’ve had very successful events, including our silent auction, and in September we will be honoring three local heroes at our Opening Luncheon.

Our focus is to keep encouraging our members, as well as young people, to get involved at CHW. We have tons of great and unique ideas in the pipeline, which I am really excited to implement.

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

We are thriving and we have positively increased our fundraising numbers. We have seen an increased number of people attending our events, engagement has grown, and slowly we are attracting young people to come to our events.

CHW Vancouver is very inclusive and diverse; I’ve met great people of all ages and backgrounds. As a woman, it is also a very empowering environment that I really enjoy.

If anyone is interested in finding out more about CHW Vancouver Centre, please contact us for details. We would be happy to welcome you!

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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LEGACY CHW LEGACY CIRCLE:

Marcia & Bernie Glick OUR IMPACT When I moved to Kitchener-Waterloo in 1982, before the age of the internet, social circles were developed in person. You met new people in the flesh, made new friends, and then they invited you to dinner and introduced you to their friends.

Moreover, you went to a CHW meeting and met a whole bunch of Jewish women in person.

In 1987, I went to Israel for the first time on a trip with 400 other people to celebrate CHW’s 70th Anniversary. We visited many of CHW’s projects.

My favourite was CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village. On that trip I learned what CHW really does and how well it does it. I met the people who staff and run our projects, and they were inspiring, grounded, and trustworthy. In addition, we had the opportunity to meet the people whom we were helping, and I came to understand the impact that I, as a Jewish-Canadian, could have on Israel.

In 2017, my husband Bernie and I went on the CHW Centennial “Celecation” Trip. It was a much more personal trip as there were only 80 participants; this time we both came away with the same feelings I had 30 years previous. It was abundantly clear from visiting our many projects that CHW gives us the opportunity to participate in the growth and stability of Israel and its people.

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Photo Credit: Benji Glick

“We have the joy in our lifetime of knowing that we will always be part of this incredibly important and highly effective organization.”

In 2018, we decided to leave CHW a donation in our will. Joining the Legacy Circle was a simple decision.

We have the joy in our lifetime of knowing that we will always be part of this incredibly important and highly effective organization, and we can pay when we no longer need the money. In addition, it is a way of saying to the generations that come after: “This was important to me.”

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

Legacy

Circle

Recognizing future gifts today CHW Legacy Circle Members* Freda Abugov, Edmonton Luba Allen, Edmonton Debbie Baylin, Ottawa Bonnie Belzberg, Vancouver Gloria Burnett, Montreal Robin Chernick, Ottawa 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 Shelley Fine, Toronto Cynthia Flower, Montreal Sharon Flower, Montreal Ruth Freeman, Vancouver Corinne Gelfer, Vancouver Lynn Gillman, Ottawa Daniella Givon, Vancouver Marcia & Bernie Glick, Waterloo 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 z’l, 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 INSIDER MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND INFORMATION

CHW CENTRE UPDATES Success Stories from CHW Centres

EVENTS CALENDAR

See What’s Up in Your Local Centre

PROJECT VISITS

See First Hand The Impact You Make

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CHW SHUK CENTRE AND CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS

CHW MONTREAL CHW CALGARY To order call CHW Montreal at 514-933-8461 or email: alanna@montreal.chw.ca 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 Immediate Past Montreal President Sheila Nemtin Levine. The packages are presented in an organza bag and include 10 cards and envelopes. A great gift idea!

Montreal’s Favourite Rosh Hashana 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. 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 affordably priced pins are the perfect gift for a new mother, birthday celebrations, and mother’s day.

To order call CHW Calgary at 403-640-1100 or email: info@calgary.chw.ca

CHW Calgary Commemorative Book – $18

Look back on 100 years of CHW success (1917-2017) with the CHW Calgary Centennial Commemorative Book! Also available online: www.chw.ca/calgary-commemorative-book

CHW OTTAWA

To order call CHW Ottawa at 613-699-0802 or email: info@ottawa.chw.ca Stuffed Animals – $5 to $10

Amit Chapter is selling unique stuffed animals with hand-crocheted kippot.

Available in small, medium, and large.

Price depends on the size.

Mahjong Items – $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 HEAD OFFICE To order call CHW Head Office at 416-477-5964 or email: info@chw.ca CHW Necklaces – $100

Limited Edition! These unique mementos include a CHW logo charm, customized just for CHW

by Aura Designs, an exciting Israeli designer. Also available online: www.chw.ca/centennial-necklace

Limited Edition CHW Necklaces

For Sale $100

These unique mementos include a CHW logo ORAH Magazine 2019 charm, customizedSummer just for CHW by Aura Designs, an exciting Israeli designer.

www.chw.ca/centennial-necklace

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You’re Israel You’re Invited Invitedto toVisit VisitCHW CHWProjects Projectsin in 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

“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

Project VisitGuide Guide CHW CHW Project Visit

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.

Project / Location

Distance from

Visiting Hours

Transportation

Notes

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

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.

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

Terry Schwarzfeld Ottawa Daycare Centre - Acco Hadassim Children and Youth Village - Hadassim Nahalal Youth Village - Nahalal

Transportation Key

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

CHW COAST TO COAST There is always so much going on at CHW Centres across Canada. Find out below what happened over the last few months at the Centre near you. Check out the CHW Events Calendar on Page 70 to make sure you don’t miss out on upcoming events!

CHW CALGARY

Major Supporters Evening On Wednesday, May 29, Galia Alef, Director of CHW Nahalal Youth Village, provided guests with an informative presentation on the work and accomplishments at CHW Nahalal. Marilyn Libin, National President, provided an update on CHW activities and Alina Ianson, National Executive Director, brought greetings. Very informative and a great social event!

L-R: Betty Sherwood, Gail Ksienski, Galia Alef, Eli Alef

Shanghai: A Refuge During the Holocaust Exhibit A number of members of Tikvah Chapter met on Sunday, March 3 at Calgary JCC to tour the “Shanghai: A Refuge During the Holocaust” exhibit. Thank you to Gail Ksienski for organizing this interesting and informative session!

L-R: Lila Mydlarski, Carla Atkinson, Gail Ksienski, Kayla Rzepa

Connections Tea Our annual Connections Tea was held on May 7 with 21 ladies present at Amica Britannia. Gail Ksienski, CHW Calgary Centre Vice-President, provided an update on CHW activities, then Laura Shuler entertained the group with a number of musical pieces. Lots of ladies brought wonderful baking, which was enjoyed by all. Thank you to Hanit Tsur-Jacob and Aviva Cheuk for organizing the tea.

CHW GUELPH

L-R: Betty Sherwood, Celia Groisman, Claire Berman

Annual Campaign Launch Donor Coffee Party On Monday, June 17, 2019, CHW Guelph had their Annual Campaign Launch Donor Coffee Party with special guest Elayna Latsky, CHW National First Vice-President.

The evening was celebrated with a great deal of positive CHW memories, and many stories to share. The event was hosted by Bertha Weisz and Barbara Brown, CHW Guelph Centre President.

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L-R: Elayna Latsky, Bertha Weisz, Barbara Brown

CHW LONDON

Gesher L’Chaim Rummage Sale The young women of Gesher L’Chaim held a giant garage sale on May 5. They collected donations of household goods, toys, and clothing and were rewarded with a beautiful day! It was a great experience for spending time together while raising funds for CHW. L-R: Dana Wachter, Orli Kashti, Sara Perlmutter, Dara Siegel, Alissa Rosenzweig

100 Years Of CHW London CHW London’s Annual Campaign event took place on May 15 at the home of Bev Zaifman. To celebrate 100 years of CHW in London, members and guests were treated to a presentation about CHW London’s accomplishments over the years. We were honoured to have CHW National President Marilyn Libin, who discussed the Annual Campaign goals and National Executive Director Alina Ianson, who brought greetings, and to welcome the members of the new Chapter, Gesher L’Chaim, to CHW London with the presentation of a certificate to the lead members recognizing the formation L-R: Sara Perlmutter, Dara Siegel, Dana Wachter, of the Chapter.

Alina Ianson, Marilyn Libin, Michelle Bottner

CHW MONTREAL Paint Night CHW Montreal hosted a “Pop-Graffiti Art” Paint Night as a fun and creative way to spend a cold evening on January 29, 2019. High school student Maya Epstein developed the program for a school project and was instrumental in marketing the evening as a Mother/Daughter night out.

Sheila Nemtin Levine, an artist and Past CHW Montreal Centre President, volunteered her time by creating the artwork and instructing the class. A special thank you to Stokes for donating aprons, and to Marissa and Noah Sidel of Café de L’Avenue for donating their fabulous space.

L-R: Jessica and Susan Bercovitch, Mother daughter team displaying their artwork

An Evening at Segal Centre – BOOM X CHW Montreal hosted a night out at the Segal Centre with the smash hit Boom X. On February 16, 2019, Members and friends were enthralled with Rick Miller’s production of projections and impressions of politicians, musicians, and activists. The silent auction and ‘Sweet and Salty’ reception after the show were outstanding. A special shout-out to the many kosher caterers and bakeries who donated goodies for the buffet.

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Passover Baskets — We did it again!

The Passover Baskets fundraiser was another sold-out success, raising over $35,000 for CHW projects in Israel.

Past CHW Montreal Centre President Alana Shiveck enthusiastically took on the challenge of directing this program and was instrumental in its success during the assembly of the baskets on April 7, 2019, and the delivery on April 14. Many thanks to Miriam Peletz for successfully expanding our ‘Mini Matzah’ program and to our team of volunteers who packaged and delivered 500 baskets!

Todah Rabah to our incredible team of volunteers!

Major Supporter Dessert Reception On May 26, CHW Montreal hosted a Major Supporters event with guest speaker Galia Alef, Director of CHW Nahalal Youth Village. A highlight of the evening was the announcement of a major gift by Roslyn Joseph, CHW National Director and Past CHW Montreal Centre President, who was presented with a new star to adorn the Montreal Centre’s Neri J. Bloomfield Wall of Honour in recognition of her $100,000 gift to the CHW Neri J. Bloomfield Academy of Design in Haifa. The tasty dessert reception was graciously hosted by Sarah and Gary Hutman.

L-R: Roslyn Joseph and Sarah Hutman

Anna Zaitchick – Walk in the Park The Anna Zaitchick Chapter hosted their 8th Annual CHW Walk in the Park on May 26, 2019. The proceeds from the walk are in support of CHW’s commitment to upgrade and renovate the CHW Debbie Eisenberg and Gary Levene Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh) in Israel. This fundraiser was an outstanding success raising close to $13,000. Thank you to our many friends, family, and colleagues for your tremendous support.

L -R: Eva Katznelson, Harriet Star, Susan Balinsky, Maxine Sanders, Mona Aronovitch, Sarah Hutman, Renna Bassal, Linda Saks, Susan Wainberg, Arlene Rosen, Rhoda Dubin

Mahjong Lessons Due to the popularity of the Mahjong lessons held last year, CHW Montreal Centre offered another four week spring session. Once again, CHW supporter Hildie Gossack kindly volunteered to instruct the class. To register for the next session call the CHW Montreal Centre at 514-933-8461.

Mahjong students practicing their skills.

Nurses’ Council The members of the Nurses’ Council set up a table at the Cote St Luc community garage sale with knickknacks and antiques of all kinds! The Chapter raised over $600 in support of CHW projects and had a great time.

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L-R: From left: Natalie Biskin, Sandy Sandman, Franceen Finesilver, Estelle Kalfon, Marlene Levine, Marsha Ptack

CHW OTTAWA Ottawa Spring Tea

The annual CHW Ottawa Spring Tea was held on June 2 in support of the Healing Broken Families program at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village. This year’s honourees were Lily and Jerry Penso. The evening was hosted by Roz and Steven Fremeth, and their home was packed full of friends, family, and supporters to indulge in homemade baked treats and pay tribute to the Penso’s. We were honoured to have CHW National President Marilyn Libin, and National Executive Director Alina Ianson attend our event, which has become one of the social highlights of the spring in Ottawa.

Todah Rabah to our incredible team of volunteers L-R: Candice Wilder, Debbie Baylin, Marilyn Libin, Alina Ianson, Lily and Jerry Penso, Ellie Greenberg, Lynn Gillman

CHW TORONTO Fake News Live with Steve Paikin On Feburary 25, 2019, CHW Toronto Hatikvah Chapter hosted an event with host, journalist, author, and film producer Steve Paikin who reported on one of today’s most pressing topics: the importance of trusted news agencies.

His informative and inspiring presentation was followed by a book signing and a yummy dessert reception. This event raised over $5,000!

L-R: Jodi Schechter, Steve Paikin, CHW Toronto Centre President Tova Train, Immediate Past CHW Toronto Centre President Tali Baum

Fourth Annual Spin-A-Thon We had a lot of fun at the high-energy CHW Toronto Dor L’Dor fourth annual Spin-A-Thon fundraiser on March 24, 2019 in support of CHW projects and programs in Israel and Canada. Originally budgeted to raise under $7,000, in the end, the net total of this event was $11,000 due to the hard work and determination of this dedicated Chapter.

Our group having fun at the Dor L’Dor Spin-A-Thon!

Yidlife Crisis On March 28, 2019, the Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed Global YouTube Sensation YidLife Crisis (Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion) delighted our supporters at CHW Toronto Tamid Chapter with a night of live entertainment.

Their hilarious performance revitalized Jewish culture through comedy, skits, videos, and music! Thanks to a hardworking committee, this event raised $29,000.

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Passover Tulips

Another successful year for our Passover Tulips by CHW Toronto Yasmin Chapter. This year, we sold 400 pots of these beautiful, colourful tulips. Rain, sleet, and hail did not stop our group of dedicated volunteers on March 31, 2019 from hand delivering each and every pot. What a great way to celebrate Passover! This event raised $8,000.

Our youngest (and dare we say cutest) tulip volunteer, Stephanie Feingold, ready to deliver flowers in the rain!

Zumba!

This event organized by CHW Toronto Tinokot Chapter was a super fun, high-energy exercise experience. With a great group of CHW supporters and friends, we grooved to some great music from the 80s! This is the first time Tinokot organized an exercise-themed event, and it paid off! Each week, they were able to increase their fundraising goal, thanks to their hard work and fundraising. They proudly raised $10,000!

CHW Toronto Centre President Tova Train with Tinokot’s Zumba participants.

Mother’s Day Flowers The 10th Annual Mother’s Day Flower Event was a great success with over 430 pots sold and personally delivered to all the special women in our lives. CHW Toronto Lev Zahev Chapter raised $8,000 while having a great deal of fun every step of the way. After 10 years of success, this year was no exception!

Everyone is happy to be part of the Annual Mother’s Day Flowers – smiles from volunteers and recipients alike!

Yoga and Yummies These morning exercise participants enjoyed an invigorating yoga class on May 5, 2019, followed by a yummy breakfast bar! This was the first year CHW Toronto Chaverot hosted a yoga event, and they surpassed both their participation and fundraising goals. Due to their hard work, they raised over $4,000. Everyone had a great time, and the breakfast bar was welcomed by all!

The 10:30 AM class posing with CHW Toronto Centre Vice President Barb Rosenstein.

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Machar Art Day On May 6, 2019, participants experienced a special oneday journey into the Toronto art scene, including a private tour of Maxine Granovsky Gluskin’s Contemporary Art Collection, a visit to Samara Shuter’s creative and colourful Art Studio, Jewelry by Rock n Ruby Design, and lunch at the Spoke Club. The success of the CHW Toronto Rimon Chapter raffle and number of sponsorships ensured Machar exceeded their goal by raising over $31,000.

Artist Samara Shuter sharing her stunningly vibrant art!

Rimon Works Out This year’s annual Rimon Works Out fundraising event featured a Hip Hop Dance Class! Participants learned some great new dance moves and afterwards enjoyed socializing and snacks. CHW Toronto Rimon Chapter had the creative idea of including a message board, where sponsors left personalized notes of encouragement to participants. This event also exceeded its goal by raising over $5,000.

CHW Toronto Centre President Tova Train with the enthusiastic group of CHW Supporters.

Great Songs of the Folk Revival Music lovers enjoyed an evening of music, singing, and an abundance of tasty refreshments at the beautiful home of Martine Pacht organized by CHW Toronto Shoshana Chapter. Featured guest, musicologist Mike Daley, led us through the history of folk music, as all participants enjoyed singing along. After such a great time, we hope this event will become an annual tradition. The event raised $5,000.

L-R: Fran Luborsky, Laurie Koch, Mike Daley, Madelon Niman, Vivian Laiwint, Martine Pacht, CHW Toronto Vice President Barb Rosenstein

Literary Levee This annual event by CHW Toronto Atid Chapter featured writer/performer/motivational speaker Merav Richter. Merav explored what women in our society face, and how to build a bridge between our reality and our bliss. Merav co-wrote a book with her young, autistic daughter, which greatly impressed the audience. The event raised over $4,000 and included an amazing silent auction and a huge homemade dessert buffet.

Merav Richter holding hands with her daughter during their inspiring presentation.

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CHW VANCOUVER Annual Campaign Kick-off

On Thursday, February 28, we were delighted to have CHW National President Marilyn Libin, and CHW Executive Director Alina Ianson at the CHW Vancouver Centre alongside CHW Vancouver Centre President Lori Barer to kick off the Annual Campaign. Marilyn and Alina gave an inspiring presentation to our 30 attendees on CHW’s projects and programs in Israel. They also introduced CHW’s exciting new partnership with Hadassah Academic College (HAC).

L-R: Alina Ianson, Marilyn Libin, Lori Barer

Aviva Games Day CHW Vancouver’s 2019 Annual Aviva Games Day on May 15, 2019, was very successful. The event was organized by Co-Chairs and sisters Carole Abramson and Cindy Wine, with help and advice from Lori Barer, CHW Vancouver Centre President. The Richmond Golf and Country Club once again provided an excellent venue and served a tasty luncheon that was enjoyed by all. Our team of bakers provided a beautiful selection of pastries to end the meal.

We had more players and more Silver and Gold Patrons this year than last year. Our Silent Auction, organized by Dolly L-R: Vancouver Centre President Lori Barer, Carole Jampolsky, helped raise the total to $11,000!

Abramson, Dolly Jampolsky, Cindy Wine

Shop ‘Til You Drop at StepIn Out Shoes On May 7 and 8, 2019, CHW Life Member and Owner of StepIn Out, Lori Yelizarov, generously donated 20% of sales from their fabulous selection of fashions, shoes, and accessories just in time for Mother’s Day. Many thanks to Lori and Toby Rubin for organizing this annual event.

StepIn Out Shoes

CHW VICTORIA

Annual Campaign 2019 Launch On Thursday March 7, 2019, 13 women gathered at the apartment lounge of Amber Cameron-Johnson, for the launch of our Annual Campaign. Sharon Fitch, Past CHW Victoria Centre President, welcomed the group and gave a review of the projects run by CHW in Israel. Sharon then introduced our guest speaker, Lynn Greenhough, Lay Leader of Kolot Mayim Temple. Lynn held us in rapt attention as she spoke about “My Journey: Choosing the Pathway of Judaism.” Lynn’s years of experience as a Torah leader gave us an insight into her journey. Tea and goodies followed, and a wonderful afternoon was had by all.

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L-R: Lynn Greenhough, Jocelyn Abrams, Josie Davidson

GET TO KNOW YOUR

CHW PROFESSIONAL TEAM ALINA IANSON

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

• 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

VIMLA MEHRA

• Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable National Financial Manager • General Ledger • Tax Receipts bookkeeping@chw.ca • Financial Statements 416-477-5964 ext.107 • Internal Audit of CHW Centres 1-855-477-5964 • Member of Professional Forum Contact Vimla for: invoices, income reports, and general finance inquiries.

REBECCA BOWSLAUGH National Marketing Communications Manager rebecca@chw.ca

416-477-5964 ext.111

• 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

Contact Rebecca for: marketing, design, and advertising related inquiries.

JENNIFER IERULLO

Outreach and Office Manager jennifer@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext.112

• Member Relations and e-Fundraising, including Peer-to-Peer events • Website and Front-End content management and Social Media • Email and digital communications and corporate correspondence • Meeting coordination • Professional Liaison to all National Committees • Maintains office operations, efficiency, and procedures • Member of Professional Forum

Contact Jenn for: project visit/volunteer requests, web/social media materials, National Meetings.

ELLEN DRAZNER

CHW Toronto Centre Fundraising Events Manager ellen@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext.116

ALANNA ELIAS

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

BRENDA GOSSACK

CHW Montreal Administrative Assistant brenda@montreal.chw.ca

• 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 and serve as a resource for all 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 • 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 • Maintain and update Raiser’s Edge data • Weekly bank deposits and batch creation • Donor relations, card donations, and mailings • Assist with Centre fundraising events

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GRETA HERNANDEZ

Marketing & Communications Fundraising Assistant greta@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext.117

• Donor Relations and administration support • Implement Major Gifts Policy by ensuring donor communication • Manager Sustainer Program • Legacy Circle and corporate giving program • Fundraising Proposals • Content Writing and Copywriting

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

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

604-257-5160

DANIEL JAMES PIKE Graphic Designer / Videographer

daniel@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext. 106

LIEBA ROSE

CHW Toronto Cards Administrator

• ​Designer of CHW promotional materials • Help develop and implement Marketing Communication strategies into CHW operations • Provide counsel to Centres/Chapters on design issues and decisions • Photographer / Videographer for National/Toronto Events • Design Logos and Videos to promote Annual Campaigns • Manage donation card and certificate stock • Help organize all card orders and related donations • Card and certificate orders

cards@toronto.chw.ca 416-630-8373 ext.115

YVONNE SIEGEL

Gift & Data Entry Coordinator yvonne@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext.113

SUSAN SU

National Bookkeeper susan@chw.ca 416-477-5964 ext.110

CATHY WILLIAMS CHW Calgary Centre Coordinator

info@calgary.chw.ca 403-253-4612

RACHEL LASRY ZAHAVI CHW Israel Liaison

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• 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 • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable • Tax receipts, card processing, and data entry • Provide financial and budget related support to Centres • Prepare financial reports yearly and as required • Generate and maintains schedules for campaigns, commitment payments, donation source, and expense/income reporting • 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 • 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

CHW OFFICES ACROSS CANADA CHW CALGARY

CHW OTTAWA

CHW HEAD OFFICE

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 100 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: 416-477-5965 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

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 Marilyn Libin Immediate Past President Debbie Eisenberg Directors Tali Baum Shelley Fine Lynn Gillman Roslyn Joseph Elayna Latsky Fran Luborsky Kathie Norris Brondell Shapiro National Executive Director Alina Ianson

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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

AUG 2019 20

CHW Calgary

24

CHW National

Council Meeting

23

Board of Directors Retreat

SEPT 2019 04

CHW Montreal

08

CHW Vancouver

15

CHW London

17

CHW Montreal

22

CHW Toronto

22

CHW Vancouver

25

CHW Calgary

Tel Hai Bridge, Mahjong and Canasta Luncheon Walk to Protect Children

CHW Calgary

Luncheon and Games Day 2019

NOV 2019

National 02 CHW iChange Gala 2019

National 03 CHW iCHW National Conference 2019 Toronto 30 CHW CHW Toronto Centre Strike Night 2019

As Time Goes By Nurses Health Forum 2019 CHW Toronto Gila Chapter Walk in Support of Hadassah Academic College (HAC)

DEC 2019 Calgary 18 CHW Council Meeting

Heroes Among Us Council Meeting

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OCT 2019

ORAH Magazine Summer 2019

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 A GALA SOIREE IN SUPPORT OF CANADIAN HADASSAH-WIZO (CHW)

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ME PHILAN SSAGING TH ACROS ROPIC VALU E S GENE RATION S S

November 3, 201 Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) Members and Friends are invited to the CHW National Conference 2019, including 2019 AGM and NLA

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