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B’nai Mitzvah.....................................2 Mazel Tov...........................................5 Tributes.............................................12 In Memoriam....................................15 Sisterhood Gift Shop.........................18 Programs/Services...................... 19-20 Photo Gallery 6, 16 Congregation Shaarey Zedek 561 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg MB R3M 0A6 t 204 452 3711 f 204 474 1184 www.szwinnipeg.ca hello@szwinnipeg.ca CANADA POST PUBLICATION #40019561

B’Nai Mitzvah

Messages from

March 30, 2017 Jerusalem, Israel Daughter of Michael and Brenlee Cantor

Benjamin Rossen

May 20, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Son of Michael and Michelle Rossen

Sarah Rossen

May 20, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Daughter of Michael and Michelle Rossen

Abbie Shenkarow

May 27, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Daughter of Morris and Rana Shenkarow

Zev Stern

June 3, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Son of David and Marsha Stern

Lev Hochman

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June 10, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Son of David and Marisa Hochman

Sarah Marks

June 24, 2017 10:00 AM Shabbat morning Daughter of Seth and Joan Marks

Alexa Bresler

July 3, 2017 9:00 AM Monday morning Daughter of Jeff and Kim Bresler

RUTH:THE ULTIMATE INSIDER MESSAGE FROM RABBI ALAN GREEN This theme of redemption is celebrated in the Haftarah for the Shabbat of Sukkot, which describes the war of God and Magog—the ultimate face-off between good and evil in which evil is forever vanquished. The experience of this redemption is deepened through study of the book of Ecclesiastes, which explicates the nature of material life “under the sun.”

Pesach is all about the liberation of the Israelite slaves from Egypt—something we symbolically recreate around the Seder table every year.

This theme of redemption is celebrated by the words of Isaiah in the Haftarah for the eighth day of Pesach: “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God, as the waters cover the sea.” The experience of this redemption is deepened through our study of Song of Songs—the love story of God, Israel, and all mankind.

Shavuot is all about the revelation of Torah at Mt. Sinai— something we symbolically recreate by studying Jewish texts on Erev Shavuot.

This theme of redemption is celebrated by the prophet Ezekiel’s initiatory revelation: “In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, when I was in the community of exiles by the Chebar Canal, the heavens opened, and I saw visions of God.” The experience of this redemption is deepened through our study of the book of Ruth—who arrives from outside, but remains for all time at very core of Jewish existence. In this, there lies a tale.

Ruth is a Moabite. But Deuteronomy 23: 4-5 tells us, “No Ammonite or Moabite shall be admitted into the congregation of the Lord—none of their descendants, even in the tenth generation…because they did not meet you with food and water after you left Egypt, and because they hired Bil’am, son of B’or…to curse you.” Moab continued to be a great enemy of Israel for centuries.

But Ruth, a Moabite, has married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab because of famine. Years later, Elimelech and his two sons die, leaving Naomi and her two daughters-in-law widows. Naomi eventually decides to return to Bethlehem. Ruth the Moabite famously decides to accompany her mother-in-law, declaring her intention with these classic words (Ruth 1:16-17): “Entreat me not to leave or return from following you. For wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my

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God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried.

May God do so to me and more also, if anything but death parts me from you.”

Arriving in Bethlehem, Ruth goes to glean in the fields, where she meets Boaz. At the instigation of Naomi, she forces Boaz to declare his intentions towards her, by sneaking into the threshing floor at night and lying at his feet (Ruth 3:8).

Boaz marries Ruth and they have a son. Through this son, Ruth the Moabite becomes great-grandmother to King David— the ideal king of Israel and ancestor of the Messiah—the ultimate redeemer of all mankind.

Boaz also has unusual ancestry. Several generations earlier, Judah has refused to find a third husband for his childless daughter-in-law, Tamar. Two previous husbands—both sons of Judah—have died, and Judah is reluctant to wed a third son to Tamar.

Tamar tires of waiting for Judah to act as he should, and decides to take vengeance. She disguises herself as a prostitute, sleeps with Judah, and keeps his belt and seal as security against future payment. A few months later, Tamar is visibly pregnant—a capital crime for an unmarried woman in those days. But holding Judah’s belt and seal, Tamar says: “I am pregnant by the man to whom these belong.” Tamar gives birth to twins, one of whom—Peretz—becomes the ancestor of Boaz.

What’s the lesson here? Extending a welcoming hand to strangers—those outside the usual norms of society, and even outside the law—is key to the redemption of humanity.

Through no fault of their own, Ruth and Boaz have come into the world under a cloud, because of their shady ancestry.

Nevertheless, against all expectations, these two give birth to great light—to King David; to the whole line of rulers of the Kingdom of Judah; and ultimately to the Messiah himself.

The Rizhiner Rebbe once told a story about a case in which the verdict, although strictly by the book, was clearly unjust.

The Messiah, who at the end of days will right all wrongs, says by way of response: “The father-in-law is right. The rabbi is right. And the Law is right. But I—what have I to do with them? I have come for those who are not right!”

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There is a strong redemptive element to each of the major festivals of the Jewish year. Sukkot is all about God’s guidance and protection of the Israelite slaves fleeing Egypt—something we symbolically recreate by building and eating in the sukkah.

MESSAGE FROM

LORNE WEISS PRESIDENT Dear Friends, When we drive up to 561 Wellington Crescent we see an iconic building that has been the unchanging face of Congregation Shaarey Zedek for almost 70 years. But, its when you enter the building to attend a service or life cycle event that you realize there have been many changes in the past 60 plus years. I’ve re-capped many of them in previous columns so I won’t take you down that road again. Today, instead of the past, I’d like to share some plans for the near future that will continue to keep Shaarey Zedek relevant and engaging to our community.

As many of you are already aware, Rabbi Alan Green has announced his retirement at the end of his current contract in 2018. During our search process for a replacement Rabbi we discovered two things. Firstly, the unique qualities that made Rabbi Green the successful spiritual leader of a diverse congregation such as ours are not readily available.

Secondly, and of greater significance, we discovered that the attributes of spiritual leadership and engagement that we had identified during our search, were right here under our own roof. Both Cantor Aníbal Mass and Chazzan Sheni Matthew Leibl have demonstrated the passion, the

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commitment as well as the educational, communication, engagement skills and understanding of the needs of our community to make them the choice of our Senior Rabbi, our Ritual Committee and our board of directors as our Rabbinic Team to follow Rabbi Green after his retirement.

This summer, both Matthew Leibl and Cantor Mass will receive their Smicha and be ordained as Rabbis. We will be honouring their achievement and installing them as Rabbis at Shaarey Zedek in early November.

Plans will be starting to take shape shortly for a very special weekend at the end of April 2018 in recognition of Rabbi Alan Green’s 18 years of service to Shaarey Zedek and his pivotal role in the Jewish and interfaith community in Winnipeg.

In the past I’ve talked about the increase in numbers of families having life cycle events, in particular B’nai Mitzvah, at Shaarey Zedek. Every time we host one, we get numerous inquiries from others who have attended as guests who want the same experience for their families.We are experiencing a similar experience with weddings. Families and guests love our service, love our kosher food and find that our prices are more than competitive to outside venues. What they don’t love is the decor of our auditorium / social hall.

Although it has served us well over the decades, its time for a refreshment. Our building committee is inviting a number of interior designers to submit proposals for an upgrade to this facility. We hope to have it completed in time for our celebration in honour of Rabbi Green.

As much as change happens, somethings never change. Along with vision and commitment, resources, human and financial are important components. If you have had some experience in event planning or are able to provide financial support (for as little as $500.00) for these and other exciting events we are planning, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at president@szwinnipeg.ca.

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MESSAGE FROM

DR RENA SECTER ELBAZE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

The last time I reached out to you, we were gearing up for Passover, cleaning our homes and decluttering our spirits as we prepared to bring in Chag Ha Aviv the “Holiday of Spring”.

As I reach out to you now, we are right in the middle of the Omer. It is the solemn period between Passover and Shavuot, that commemorates the period of trepidation of our wandering in the desert in search of our identity as a free nation. This time will have been an exhilarating mental preparation taking us through the heart wrenching commemoration of the Shoah, the joyful celebration of the birth of the State of Israel, the community-wide celebration of Lag B’Omer and the reunification of Jerusalem.

Our own Scholar-In-Residence Weekend, celebrated April 28-30 further offered us an opportunity to define our own identity as a community. Through a series of events including Shabbat and a Sunday Leadership Development Brunch, we gathered as a community to rethink our values and our goals.

In the days and weeks to come we will be implementing many of the ideas that were discussed and tested over the course of the weekend. Watch for some of these initiatives: We are currently looking to grow our group of Shabbat greeters based on the positive feedback we received about the welcoming experience that was created on Shabbat.

We would like to have greeters from a variety of demographic groups so we are better prepared to connect with all those who walk through our doors.

Speaking of demography…we will be meeting with a group of young people who participated in the weekend and who would like to build a small Chavura within our larger synagogue community. If you or any of your relations are in your 20’s and 30’s, please be in touch and we will include you in any future planning.

The SIR weekend was also an opportunity to learn and grow with other lay leaders and professionals from the Jewish community who share our values and concerns about creating a welcoming environment. Shaarey Zedek is part of a series of ongoing community wide initiatives to make our community more welcoming and accessible. One of these community wide initiatives was the celebration of Lag B’Omer and Yom Yerushalayim which took place on the Sunday of the May long weekend at Six Pines Farm. This was the fifth year that Shaarey Zedek participated in this event outside the walls of our community organizations to bring community members of all walks of life together and create awareness about what we have to offer.

Finally, we will celebrate the end of the Omer, with our community partners at a Pre-Tikun Leil Shavuot hosted this year by Etz Chayim synagogue. Rabbi Green, Cantor Mass, Matthew Leibl and I will be hosting a variety of learning and discussion sessions at this program. Watch for more details about this program and be sure to reserve your spot.

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The holiday of Shavuot celebrates the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai following the Exodus from Egypt.

2 The Hebrew word Shoah comes is used to refer to the Holocaust.

3 Lag B’Omer, is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day marks the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the 2nd century, and the day on which he revealed the deepest secrets of kabbalah in the form of the Zohar (Book of Splendor), a landmark text of Jewish mysticism. This association has spawned several well-known customs and practices on Lag B’Omer, including the lighting of bonfires, pilgrimages to the tomb of Bar Yochai in the northern Israeli town of Meron, and various customs at the tomb itself.

4 A Chavurah is a friendship circle that gathers based on common interests and shared values.

5 Yom Yerushalayim commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem after the Six Day War in 1967. This year is the 50th anniversary.

6 A Tikun is a study session, which takes place on the Leil or evening of a holiday. Traditionally on Shavuot, this goes on well into the night.

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Mazel Tov Mazel tov to Reva and Allan Micflikier, Beverley Johnson Bond, and Willie Bond and Glenda Byrd on the birth of their grandson, Greyson Deven Bond, on February 12, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Proud parents are Sara Micflikier and Dorian Bond. Greyson’s great-grandparents are Florence Vickar and Christobel Johnson.

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Photo Gallery Other events not included in this gallery: Session with Gray Academy of Jewish Education Students, Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Alive Service and Dinner, Shabbat Morning Service, Kiddush and Torah L’Chayim, Children’s programming Friday night and Shabbat Morning

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Board of Directors and Past Presidents Luncheon Friday, April 28, 2017 Photos by Robyn Shapiro

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Staff Development Session Friday, April 28, 2017 Photos by Robyn Shapiro

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Saturday Night Celebration

Saturday, April 29, 2017 Photos by Samanta Katz

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Community Leadership Brunch and Workshop Sunday, April 30, 2017 Photos by Samanta Katz

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A HUGE THANK YOU to our volunteers who made this weekend possible:

Scholar-in-Residence Committee

Chris Yaren, Chair Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director Sharon Allentuck Patrick Elazar Chuck Golfman

Uri Kraut Susn Palmer Judge Rocky Pollack Sharon Segal Cindy Singer Rob Trachtenberg Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood

Sisterhood Welcome Committee Lois Ackerman Maxine Benditt Abe and Toni Berenhaut Sharon Bronstone Pamela Brooker Gloria Cantor Evelyn Hecht

Beverly Nord Rochelle Pincovich Sandy Polanski Louise Raber Thelma Sures Alice Weissmann

Event Volunteers: Romi Haims, Noya Haims, Phyllis Laveman, Svetlana Tchernov

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This event was made possible by financial contributions from Congregation Shaarey Zedek, the Rabbi Green Spiritual Revitalization Fund, and generous community members who see value in bringing in quality scholars to help us strengthen the community.

Rabbi Green Spiritual Revitalization Fund Lamed Vav Patrons ($10,000)

Gail Asper OC OM and Michael Paterson The Gail Asper Family Foundation The Asper Foundation Lorne Bellan and Bonnie Cham Robert and Rokie Bernstein Marjorie Blankstein Sheldon Blank and Irene Liske Daniel Bubis and Jennifer Blumethal Rochelle Chochinov

Neil and Carol Duboff Wil and Doreen Fleisher David and Barbara Goldenberg G.B. Gray Holdings Rabbi Alan and Chaya Green Sandor Guttman Frank and Susanne Hechter Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Uri and Jane Kraut

Daniel and Audrey Kravetsky Mel and Karyn Lazareck Eric Ellis and Ruth Lehmann Michael Nozick and Cheryl Ashley Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig Sally Shuckett Barry and Marcy Stronger Syd and Janet Thompson

Rabbi Green Spiritual Revitalization Fund Chai Committee to Honour Rabbi Green ($1,800) The Gail Asper Family Foundation In Dick and Minnie Bell Charles and Evelyn Bernstein Dan Blankstein and Sara Israels Booke and Partners Greg Brodsky QC and Sylvia Brodsky Claire Dveris Z”L Drs. D Eisenstat and J Richman-Eisens Sonja Faintuch Z”L Daryl Frame Harris Gulko Jeff Itzkow and Cathy Moser Joseph and Ruth Freed Saul and Brenda Greenberg

Kenneth and Elyse Halprin Larry and Evelyn Hecht Helen Kahane Gerald and Penny Kalef Murray Palay and Ivy Kopstein Israel and Rena Krongold Neil and Elaine Margolis Lillian Mostow Judge Rocky Pollack Hart Pollack and Nancy Chappell-Pollack Beatty Prober Lorne and Louise Raber Ian Rabb Rosalie Richman Z”L

Martin Ringer Z”L Ira Ripstein and Elske Hildes-Ripstein Elliot and Harriet Rodin Toby Sawyer Justice Perry and Sylvia Schulman Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Bill and Ruth Shell Z”L Robert Shindleman Dr Ray Singer and Ms Barbara Findlay Joseph Spanihel Ian Staniloff and Shawn Saifer Shayne and Kathryn Taback Margaret Vickar Alvin Wire

Dr. Ron Wolfson Scholar-in-Residence Event Sponsors Gail Asper and Michael Paterson Saturday Kiddush Sponsor Sandor Guttman Friday Evening Sponsor Rocky and Hart Pollack Friday Luncheon and Leadership Development Sponsor

Marjorie Blankstein Supporting Sponsor Samuel and Anna Lazareck Supporting Sponsor Dr. Sora Ludwig and Dr. Brent Schacter Aliyah Sponsor

Elaine and Neil Margolis Aliyah Sponsor Danita and Michel Aziza Aliyah Sponsor Marsha and Stanley Yaren in loving memory of Jack Yaren

Tributes

Mar 16 - Apr 30

ALIYAH CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM

Dick and Minnie Bell in memory of David Bell Allan and Gloria Cantor in honour of Allan’s birthday and in memory of Elsie Cantor Phyllis Laveman in honour of her birthday

TODAH RABAH CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM

Mariette Bayer Sam Bebchuk Abe and Toni Berenhaut Shelley Chochinov Isser Held Lorraine Reiner Allan and Donni Stern Lillian Zentner

MAZEL TOVS

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Norman and Judith Bager on their 65th wedding anniversary Easton and Debby Lexier Ettie Robinson Sam Bebchuk on his special birthday Abe and Toni Berenhaut Sam and Edith Kimelman Pat Charad on her special birthday Paul Granovsky and Claire Breslaw David and Lillian Friedman on Abby’s marriage Harry and Rhonda Youell

Isser Held on his special birthday Sos Plattner Arnold and Beverly Zatser Larry Neaman on his special birthday Lillian Neaman Sandy and Diane Shindleman on Annie becoming a bat mitzvah Robert, Allison, Steven and Gavin Axelrod Syd and Janet Thompson on the birth of their granddaughter, Laila Haley Steven, Jill and Brooke Atnikov Hartley and Rishona Hyman Allan and Reva Micflikier Denise Waldman on her special birthday Allan and Sondra Hochman Bill Weissmann on his wonderful recovery Charles and Fanny Shore and Family David Wilder on the 50th anniversary of becoming a bar mitzvah Bonnie Robinson Arnold and Beverly Zatser on their 50th wedding anniversary Harvey and Faye Appelle Abe and Toni Berenhaut Lou and Ruth Billinkoff Bryon Cohen Zvi and Ethel Dil Zelda Elkin and Family Serril and Sylvia Gunn Isser Held and Family Hartley and Rishona Hyman Jerome Phomin Rochelle Pincovich Lorraine Reiner Ettie and Bonnie Robinson Jack Shindleman Barry Stronger Lillian Zentner

CARDS OF APPRECIATION

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Rabbi Alan Green Allan and Reva Micflikier Allan and Donni Stern Matthew Leibl Allan and Reva Micflikier Cantor Aníbal Mass Allan and Reva Micflikier Bill Weissmann Allan and Reva Micflikier

GET WELL WISHES

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Bill Weissmann Barbara Goszer

CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE

IN MEMORY OF

Lawrence and Mollie Abbott Daniel Abbott Sidney Ackerman Karen Ackerman Pauline Barish Morris and Eleanor Burke Lorne and Louise Raber Burton Bass Arnie Cooper Evelyn Gurvey Ken and Sheila Katz Naomi Mendelson Rochelle Pincovich Lorraine Reiner and Family Morley Rypp Jackie Stillwater Abraham Bay Morris and Dorys Silver Ruben Bellan Lorne Bellan and Bonnie Cham Mendel Belzberg Allan and Donnie Stern Alexander Berkowits Sandra Berkowits Evelyn Blankstein Marjorie Blankstein Lena Blankstein Ken Blankstein-Ure Sidney Bleet Rachel Owa Jean Blumenthal Sidney and Marsha Schwartzman Sam Blumenthal Sidney and Marsha Schwartzman

Jack Brownstone Thomas Brock and Susan Brownstone Brock Blair Cantin Harvey and Yvonne Cantin Harvey Chochinov Lawrence and Eddy Werier Maurene Cohen Pat Charad Becky Conway Sigi and Jackie Wassermann Eva Cristall Maxine Cristall Marcy Dempsey Maxine Cristall Neil Dempsey Clara Feingold Janet Fleishman Nathan Fingold Myron and Ros Calof Howard and Ellen Goldstein and Family Gerald and Susan Rosenby Morley Rypp Jennie Garfinkel Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Samuel Gelfand Terri Kushner Esther Genser Ronald and Carol Slater Dora Globerman Harvey and Faye Appelle Israel Globerman Harvey and Faye Appelle Michael Greenberg Jack Shindleman Mayer Gutwilik Toby Gutwilik Fay-Lynn Katz Maier Hamovich Martin and Mira Buchwald Rachel Hamovich Martin and Mira Buchwald Ralph Hamovich Martin and Mira Buchwald Robert Handler Gerry and Penny Kalef Larry and Rhoda Kussin Morley Rypp Ruben Hatskin Max and Phyllis Brown Min Heft Leon Pincovich Rochelle Pincovich Yetta Helper Michael and Bonnie Helper Leon Hollenberg Andrea Hollenberg Gail Hyman Robert Hyman

Irving Hyman Stanley Hyman Alex and Rose Jacob Sos Plattner Aubie and Sophie Jacob Sos Plattner Florence Kaminsky Rebecca Hochman Jocelyn Katz Bill and Elaine Bebchuk Joel and Penny Shefrin Reubin Kaufman Klara Kaufman Phil Kives Ellie Kives Robert Kopstein Murray Palay and Ivy Kopstein Schifra Krongold Rosenblat Israel and Rena Krongold Jacob Leinburd Paul Leinburd Eva Mallin Barry Stronger Boris Mesbur Donald and Belva Gutkin William Minuk Zena Minuk Sid Minuk Alex and Elaine Sommer David Moscovitch Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch Sam Muchnik Rose Muchnik and Family Sarah Muryn Neil and Elaine Margolis Morris Neaman Barb Neaman Ruth Neiman Mel and Karyn Lazareck Sally Nelko Martin and Tanya Abrams Bill and Elaine Bebchuk Lou and Clara Bernstein Pat Charad Irv and Shirley Garfinkel Paul Granovsky and Claire Breslaw Phyllis Laveman Ted and Harriet Lyons Daniel and Deborah Schwartz and Family Jackie Stillwater Howard and Sharon Tripolsky and Elaine Jaffe Finegold Sonya Yaffe Herbert Nitikman Donald and Belva Gutkin

Pearl Palay Harold and Elaine Charlat Evan Muzychuk and Susan Chodirker Gerry and Mickey Namak Alex and Elaine Sommer Sigi and Jackie Wassermann Aurel Pincovich Leon Pincovich Rochelle Pincovich Mimi Pollock Dick and Minnie Bell Stewart and Ellen Leibl Benjamin Potash Sarah Potash Wilfred Raber Lorne and Louise Raber Max Rady Marjorie Blankstein Kerry Roitenberg Silvia Glesby Paul Granovsky and Claire Breslaw Phyllis Hatskin Phyllis Laveman Ted and Harriet Lyons and Family Sos Plattner Gordon Pollock Sonya Yaffe Trudy Yusim Louis Roseman Gerry and Penny Kalef Cecilia Rosner David Rosner Harry Rubenstein Arnold and Beverly Zatser Morris Sapoznik Barry Stronger Mayer Schwartz Abe and Toni Berenhaut Peter Schwartz Shirley Wasserman Anne Schwartzman Sidney and Marsha Schwartzman Sarah Shaen Florence Shaen Fred Shapiro Joel and Penny Shefrin Conrad Shefrin Joel and Penny Shefrin Max Shore Irv and Sandra Shore Samuel Shore Irv and Sandra Shore Sylvia Silverberg Nora Kaufman Vittel Silverberg Nora Kaufman

Lily Silverman Abe and Toni Berenhaut Rose Spivak Frank and Gail Spivak Jeanette Stitz Neil Stitz Martin Stoffman Lorne and Louise Raber Judith Weiszman Ann Weiszman Oscar Wire Alvin Wire Jack Yaren Stanley and Marcia Yaren Benjamin Zaidman Shelley Chochinov, Paul Zaidman, Ellen Zaidman and Harriet Zaidman

LEAVES ON THE TREE OF LIFE HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO

ENHANCEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHABBAT MORNING KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY

Lois Ackerman in memory of Sidney Ackerman Irene Boxer-Meyrowitz and Family in memory of Albert Boxer Henry and Lynne Trachtenberg in memory of Samuel Trachtenberg Eric and Susan Vickar in celebration of Eric’s birthday Arnold and Beverly Zatser in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary

Judy Pollock on her special birthday Rena and Barry Shenkarow and Family Marilyn and Mark Prober on their 50th wedding anniversary

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In Memoriam Arnold Burton Bass

Beloved husband of Doris Bass and father of Cindy Bass (Barry Carroll) and Jeremy Bass (Jean Richard)

Nathan Fingold

Beloved father of Martin (Linda) Fingold, Karen Simkin and Arlene (Michael) Charach

Robert Handler

Beloved brother of Maxine (Neil) Benditt

Ruben Hatskin

Beloved husband of Phyllis Hatskin and father to Candice (Guy) Stearns

Michelle Katz

Beloved daughter of Betty Katz and sister of Alana (Ted) Wald, Bonnie (Howard) Laurens, Andrew Katz and partner of Danny Vial

Sidney Minuk

Beloved husband of Ricki Minuk and father of Kevin (Tammy) Minuk, Bradley (Kara) Minuk, Shannon (Nelson) Bowley and a brother of Irene Minuk, Ruth (Sid) Kraitberg and Shirley (Phil) Shaff

Sally Nelko

Beloved mother of Wendy (Samuel) Wilder and Lynne (Henry) Trachtenberg

Kerry Roitenberg

Beloved son of Shom Roitenberg and brother of Janis Roitenberg and Evan (Audra) Roitenberg

Harry Rosenbaum

Beloved husband of Dora Rosenbaum and father of Sid (Harriet) Rosenbaum, Lin Rosenbaum and Norman (Judy) Rosenbaum

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10th Annual Yom Hashoah Commemorative Service Sunday, April 23, 2017

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Sun, Jun 18

Canada Day

Sat, Jul 1

Tisha B’Av (9 Av)

Tue, Aug 1

Terry Fox Day

Mon, Aug 7

Labour Day

Mon, Sep 4

Selichot (25 Elul)

Sat, Sep 16

Erev Rosh Hashanah 29 Elul

Wed, Sep 20

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Shabbat Morning

Shabbat Family Service

Service with Keyboard 10 AM Kiddush: Noon, Torah L’Chayim: 12:45 PM

Led by Leslie Emery with

Chazzan Aníbal Mass

Minyan Services

on Keyboard

Instruments Stories • Puppets Interactive Kiddush

Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Saturday AM 10:00 AM Saturday PM 6:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Canadian Holidays 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Yizkor

B’nai Nevi’im: Children of Prophets Chavurah

10:30 AM on

May 20, Jun 3, 17

Bubbies, Zaidies

8 PM on Wednesday May 24, Jun 7, 21 Free | Walk-ins Welcome

& Bubbelehs

With Leslie Emery Ages 18mths to 3yrs Wednesdays

at 9:30 AM (Ends Jun 21)

Ages 3+ Thursdays at 1:00 PM (Ends Jun 22) Crafts • Stories • Play • Learn • Fee

Shavuot Day 2 Thu, Jun 1 Minyan at 7:30 AM Yizkor is recited 9 AM

Erev Tisha B’Av

Mon, Jul 31

Program and Reading of the Megillat Eicha

info: www.szwinnipeg.ca

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Sisterhood 2017 Windup Dinner Guest Speaker

Marcie Wood Willow Place Community Coordinator

Tue, Jun 6, 2017, 7:00 PM at Shaarey Zedek Reserve: 204 452 3711 Deadline: Fri, Jun 2

By Reservation only. Tickets are not available at the door Dinner & Talk: $20 PLUS Bring an item for the Willow Place Summer Day Camp visit www.szwinnipeg.ca for the wish list and to learn more about Marcie Wood Event Chairperson: Denise Waldman Women and Men of All Faiths and Backgrounds are Welcome

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