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and feel you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Janice Feuer in our Foundation Office, at ̻ Ǥ . We are in the process of completing our schematic design. This process will more accurately envision the specific locations within our new campus and how they accommodate all present and future Temple activities. The zoning by-law for our project was enacted by City Council on July 8, 2010. There were no appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board. This is a testament to the diligent work put in over the past 18 months — first establishing neighbourhood relations and then, listening and acting on their concerns. CIBC has agreed to provide construction financing to both Holy Blossom and Leo Baeck, on favourable terms. We are in the process of finalizing the requisite documentation. The house at 84 Ava Road, recently acquired by the Temple, has

been leveled in preparation for construction. • As you will have noticed at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we have posted large-scale renderings on, in and around the perimeter of Temple. We’re immensely excited by the design for our future at Holy Blossom, and we want that enthusiasm to spread to our own community and beyond. • Finally, our new Holy Blossom Renewal microsite is being developed. This will be a digital hub for all the latest news regarding our Renewal Project. It’s a dedicated space where you can find all the latest architectural drawings and renderings, read our ongoing thoughts on the project and follow our progress as we reach our renewal goals. Please follow Holy Blossom Temple on Facebook, Twitter and on our main site, at Ǥ Ǥ . — David Rosenberg Ǥ ̻ Ǥ

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Jewish?� Rabbi Riskin is perhaps the leading rabbi of our time and is a great bridge builder: between Israel and the Diaspora; between the traditional and liberal worlds; between the religious and secular camps in Israel; between Jews and Arabs in Israel. Rabbi Riskin is dynamic, humorous, warm and wise. When he speaks, one listens — and learns. Last spring, former editor of the New Republic, Peter Beinart, penned a controversial article in the New York Review of Books. Criticizing both Israeli police and Diaspora Jewish leadership, Beinart set off an animated debate. No one is better than Rabbi Daniel Gordis to join the debate with Beinart. On Thur. Oct. 28, 2010, at 8 p.m., they will do just that at Holy Blossom. “Zion: Home or Harm to the Jews?� will explore Beinart’s thesis that the North American Jewish leadership is getting things wrong when it comes to support for the State of Israel. Please note: this debate will have repercussions well beyond our synagogue and no doubt will be seen by many. And, over the Shabbat of Nov. 12 and 13, 2010, it will be our honour

to host Rabbi and Professor Arthur Green, as our Scholar-in-Residence. A brilliant teacher of Judaism, and an expert on Chassidism and Mysticism in particular, Arthur Green has been a tremendously popular teacher for some decades now. This is an opportunity to study in-depth with one of the leading teachers of our time. Our opportunity, indeed our privilege, to learn from these as well as so many other teachers over the years is possible simply because of the generosity, passion and modesty of our members, Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman. I know I say it with some frequency, but it is only because it is so deserved: Gerry and Heather do so much for Holy Blossom Temple and beyond, and we are indeed fortunate for their support — always offered thoughtfully and with the unique capability to make our synagogue community the best it can possibly be. For more information on these speakers and lectures, please see page 5 or visit our website at www.holyblossom.org/ schwartz_reisman_centre.htm

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restaurants and hotels have a Jewish touch, beyond the use of Hebrew. To be in Jerusalem on a Jewish holiday is to experience the city in public in a way that is not possible elsewhere. And then there is Shabbat, when the city is peaceful, the streets quiet and people dressed nicer than usual greeting each other with “Shabbat Shalom� as they pass. Jerusalem is more than beauty – it is a feeling of being at home and among family. But can only Jews appreciate the magic of Jerusalem? Israel is the spiritual and emotional homeland of all Jews and occupies a special place in our hearts, but what is the significance of Jerusalem to non-Jews? In all likelihood, few of us can answer that question. &RQWLQXHG RQ SDJH

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large. On a weekly basis, we serve dinner to more than 110 people and provide overnight accommodation to 45 of our guests. We offer:

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upcoming events. This bi-weekly newsletter gives advance notice of everything that is going on at Holy Blossom. Each issue begins with an article from one of our rabbis, with an opportunity to discuss what was written with the rabbi by email. /LIH DW +RO\ %ORVVRP also has links to our website, where you have access to additional background information about coming events, plus our monthly Temple calendar, contact information and more. 68%6&5,37,21 (0$,/6

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Yet, Jerusalem is holy to three religions, all of which are represented in its population and have a strong historical and religious attachment to the city. As a result, the seeds of resentment, friction and hostility are also part of the reality of Jerusalem. To understand and appreciate Jerusalem, we must see it through the eyes of Jews, Christians and Muslims. With these three perspectives, we are

in a better position to analyze the challenges of accommodating three major religions in one city. So join us for this year’s Israel Seminar. For more details, please see the Gerald Schwartz/Heather Reisman Centre for Jewish Learning at Holy Blossom Temple Fall 2010 Calendar of Events or visit www.holyblossom.org/ calendar_services_and_events.htm. To register for the series (cost: $40), please call Elana Fehler (ext. 532), at the Temple.

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prayer; congregants Michael Cole, Jeff Denaburg, David Greenberg, Meredith Herman, Marc Levy, Mike Morgulis, Elana Paice, John Sweet and Arieh Waldman, who prepared so well to lead our Services together with our Rabbis and Cantors; and Sarita Dotan, Chair of the Department of Worship, for overseeing and supporting all of the work of those mentioned above. And special thanks to our administrative and facilities staff for all the extra effort behind the scenes to make it all possible. Kol ha’kovod to Phyllis Cincinatus, Festival Committee Chair, Gillian Helfield and Jacque Friedland, Family Programming Co-Chairs, and HABSTY, as well as their teams of volunteers who led our fun and joyful Tashlich, Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations.

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would like to hear from you. Or if you have any connections with retailers, distributors or manufacturers, of any of these items, please let us know. We are always looking for the following: • Clothing: men’s large-sized winter jackets and boots • Food supplies: food items and supplies • Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap, shampoo, etc. (hotel-size products) • Other items: backpacks, sleeping bags and art supplies For more details, please call the Out of the Cold hotline (ext. 508), at the Temple, or email ootc@holyblossom.org. Please note that our email and phone line are monitored by volunteers who check several times a week throughout the program weeks, but are not on-site to deal with your inquiries. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

2XU &RQJUHJDWLRQDO )DPLO\ :HOFRPH WR 2XU 7HPSOH IDPLO\ 0D]DO 7RY Dr. Michael Sole, on the establishment of the Michael J. Sole Annual Lectureship at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, the University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital. %,57+6 Phyllis & Paul Bordo, on the birth of a grandson, Max Ryan Bordo, son of Sabrina & Mark Bordo. Other proud grandmother is Claire Kaufman. Miriam & Marvin Dryer, on the birth of a granddaughter, Raphaelle Tzipora Brizeli, daughter of Kathy & Boris Brizeli, sister to Liora. Other proud grandparents are Raya & Dr. Michael Soboloff. Proud greatgrandmother is Iris Drache. Susan & Marty Goldberg, on the birth of a granddaughter, Alma Claire Goldberg, daughter of Lucinda & Aaron Goldberg, sister to Dinah. Other proud grandparents are Jenny & David Wellington and Andrew Bingham. Proud great-grandmothers are Ruth Durbin and Karin Goldberg. Gillian Stein & Anton Krangle, on the birth of a son, Ethan Benjamin Stein Krangle. Proud grandparents are Gaye & Andy Stein and Eva & Bill Krangle. Carrie Lynn Gerstein & Jonathan Linden, on the birth of a daughter, Cleoph茅e (Cleo) Smith Linden. Proud grandparents are Gail & Irving Gerstein, and Beverley & Sidney Linden. Proud great-grandmothers are Riva Gerstein and Anne Hirschberg. Susan & Michael Silver, on the birth of a granddaughter, Juliana Rachael Silver, daughter of Rebecca & David Silver, sister to Jacob. Other proud grandparents are Maureen & Joel Richler. Hyacinth & Rob Szold on the birth of a daughter, Ruby Szold. Proud grandparents are Esther & Mel Bergman, Tessi & Gordon Sagala, and Christine & John Szold. Carolyn Newman & Josh Title, on the birth of a son, Harry Cole Title, brother to Levi. Proud grandparents are Judy Newman and

Howard Newman, and Stephan & Carole Title. Proud great-grandparents are Goldie Berg, Grace Hillman and Tillie Newman.

27 Kislev 5771/ Dec. 4, 2010 Hannah Mirsky, daughter of Robin Mirsky and Laurie Mirsky

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8 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 16, 2010 Joshua Hendel, son of Tami & Matt Hendel

15 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 23, 2010 Jordyn Manly, daughter of Dr. Sharon Domb & Stephen Manly 15 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 23, 2010 Alexandra Silver-Mahr, daughter of Sandra Mahr and Mike Silver 22 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 30, 2010 Nathaniel Daviau, son of Karine Krieger & Dan Daviau

20 Kislev 5771/Nov. 27, 2010 Hannah Belman, daughter of Dr. Robin Belman and Dr. Noah Belman 20 Kislev 5771/Nov. 27, 2010 Alexa Coleman, daughter of Jill Witkin & Greg Coleman

27 Kislev 5771/ Dec. 4, 2010 Max Valentine, son of Stephanie & Mark Valentine

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2QH SRSXODU VWRU\ printed in Jewish folklore volumes, told to children far and wide and studied in sophisticated study halls too, is an old Midrash about two brothers. Long ago there lived two farming brothers who tilled the land they had inherited from their father. The older brother was unmarried and lived alone. The younger brother lived with his wife and four children. The brothers loved each other so dearly that they did not want to divide the fields between them. So together they plowed, planted and harvested the same crop. They shared equally the produce of their labour. One night during the harvest, the older brother lay down to sleep, but his thoughts were troubled. “My brother has

the responsibility of a family. Is it right to share our harvest equally? After all, he needs it more than I do.� At midnight, he arose and took a pile of sheaves from his crop, carried them to his brother’s home and left them there. Then he returned home and slept in peace. That same night, his brother also could not sleep, as his thoughts too were troubled. “When I grow old, my children will care for me. But what will happen to my brother in his old age? His needs are greater than mine. It is not fair to divide our crop equally.� So he arose and took a load of sheaves, brought them to his brother’s home and left them there. Then he returned home and slept in peace. When morning came, both brothers were amazed to find their crops exactly as the night before. The next night each brother repeated his actions of the previous night. When morning came, again they were amazed to find they had

the same number of sheaves as the night before. On the third night, when each of the brothers was carrying a pile of sheaves to the other, they met at the top of the hill. Suddenly, they understood. The Midrash concludes with the teaching that it was at that moment when it was decreed from above that this was the place upon which it would be fitting to establish God’s Holy Temple. This moving story is typically told on Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, as the City of Jerusalem is the site of this special behaviour — peace, love and brotherhood. These attributes of Jerusalem, which reign significant in our tradition, are shared by others. What is the historical, emotional and intellectual Jerusalem to the Jews and our Jerusalemite neighbours? Our fall Israel Seminar will address this very topic, and all are warmly invited. For more details, please see page 6.

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