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Contents

Messages from

Rabbi Alan Green, Senior Rabbi.........3 Lorne Weiss, President........................4 Rabbi Aníbal Mass.............................8 Rabbi Matthew Leibl...........................9 Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director.................11 Sisterhood.........................................12

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Holiday List.........................................2 Mazel Tov...........................................4 B’nai Mitzvah.....................................7 Sisterhood Gift Shop.........................12 Tributes.............................................14 In Memoriam....................................20 Adult Education................................26 Programs......................... 2, 23, 24, 28 Services............................................19 Photo Gallery 5, 8, 10, 13, 22, 25 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 Chanukah First Candle Tonight Chanukah Day 1 (x2) (25 Kislev) Chanukah Day 2 (x3) (26 Kislev) Chanukah Day 3 (x4) (27 Kislev) Chanukah Day 4 (x5) (28 Kislev) Chanukah Day 5 (x6) (29 Kislev) Chanukah Day 6 (x7) (30 Kislev) Chanukah Day 7 (x8) (1 Tevet) Chanukah Day 8 (2 Tevet) - Ends at Sunset Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day

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What is Chanukah? It’s probably the simplest of all Jewish festivals. The Chanukah ritual consists of a couple of blessings, and the lighting of the Chanukiah—the special nine-branched candelabra—reminding us of the Golden Menorah that once stood in the Temple in Jerusalem.

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only two different aspects of experience. But the truth is, as cultural values, they are deeply incompatible.

The demise of Greek and Roman civilization should inspire us to take a hard look at our own. The Roman empire was all-powerful in its day, and it prevailed for most of a thousand years. But it was destroyed in the end. Why? Moral restraint disappeared, and individualism became the order of the day. According to Bertrand Russel, the result was that Rome fell “under the domination of nations less civilized than themselves, but not so destitute of social cohesion”. This is a warning we ignore at our own peril.

Tragic civilizations eventually disintegrate and die. Lacking any sense of transcendent meaning, they lose the moral restraints upon which continuity depends. Happiness is sacrificed for pleasure.

The future is sold in exchange for the present. Europe’s declining birth rates, and the West’s ecological irresponsibility are two glaring examples of how we too seem to be going the way of ancient Rome.

Greece and its culture of tragedy eventually died. Judaism and its culture of hope survived. The Chanukah lights are a beautiful symbol of that survival, and of our refusal to completely sell out to the superficial glamour of modern secular culture.

Nine tiny lights of Chanukah might seem like an insignificant thing. But it takes very little light to dispel a great deal of darkness. Lighting the lights of Chanukah reminds us of all that is truly important in life. On those little lights, the very survival of Western civilization may depend.

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We celebrate Chanukah for eight days, each day lighting one light more than the day before. We chant blessings, sing songs, exchange gifts, and eat potato Latkes. Chanukah is a mere blip, compared to the pomp and ceremony of Christmas. So what makes Chanukah so significant a holiday? What can Chanukah possibly teach us moderns today?

Beyond the candles and potato pancakes, Chanukah celebrates the Jewish fight for religious freedom against the Syrian Greeks, twenty-two centuries ago. This was the original “clash of civilizations”—perhaps the first in recorded history. Moreover, it was a conflict between the two great cultures that gave rise to our modern Western civilization: ancient Greece, and ancient Israel.

Because we take this synthesis for granted today, we can barely imagine how ancient Greece and ancient Israel could have come to blows. Two thousand years ago, this synthesis created Christianity; the first Christians were Jews; and the first Christian texts were composed in Greek. That same synthesis also existed in Judaism, though it never became mainstream.

Nevertheless, twenty-two centuries ago, Greece and Israel were at odds. They had very different ways of understanding the universe, society, and individual life. These days, people talk about the clash between radical Islam and the West. But far too little is said about this ancient clash within the West itself--the clash that Chanukah recalls from two millennia ago.

The English poet and social commentator Matthew Arnold used to write about the contrast between Hellenism and Hebraism in 19th century England. According to Arnold, Hellenism—the influence of ancient Greece--was all about art and the imagination. Its great ideal was the pursuit of beauty. Hebraism—the influence of ancient Israel--was all about ethics and morality. Its great ideal was the pursuit of righteousness.

Arnold felt that the Victorian England of his day was too much about Hebraism, and too little about Hellenism. In the context of the extreme moral strictures, the rigidly hierarchical society, and the oppression of both the men and women of that time, Arnold probably was correct.

However, today we suffer from the opposite problem. Our secular culture, with its cult of celebrity, its worship of the body, its deification of science, and its rejection of religion is profoundly Hellenistic. Hebraic values such as the sanctity of life, fidelity in marriage, modesty in dress, and inner worth rather than ostentatious displays of wealth and power are all in decline. We need to go back to the Roman Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in the 4th century CE to find an era as Hellenistic as our own.

Ancient Greek mythology and theatre gave the world the concept of tragedy. But ancient Biblical Israel gifted humanity with the ideal of hope. In common parlance “hope” and “tragedy” are

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LORNE WEISS PRESIDENT

As we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah and approach the end of the secular year it is an appropriate time to take a step back and reflect on the year past and to anticipate what 2018 may bring.

This past year marked the first of my two year term as President of Congregation Shaarey Zedek; and what year it has been.

It has been a year of building; building on the foundation and successes of Past President Uri Kraut and his board of directors and the presidents and boards that preceded him. I’ve also learned how strong we can be, when all of us, volunteers, clergy, and administration pull together in the same direction.

2017 was a busy year for Shaarey Zedek. Increasing numbers of lifecycle events kept our clergy, our catering, and our maintenance people busier than ever. Highlights of the year included our scholar-in-residence program this past spring featuring Ron Wolfson who led us through a weekend of introspection and discussion to ensure that our synagogue continues on the path of becoming a welcoming place, was a great success! Throughout the year, our community demonstrated support for the changes that were made to our Shabbat services in the most visible way; by attending. Our attendance figures have more than doubled. During the summer Matthew Leibl and Cantor Aníbal Mass received their S’micha and became Rabbis Leibl and Mass. We celebrated that milestone with their installation as Rabbis at Shaarey Zedek in November where 300 of you attended a Friday night dinner in their honour and 450 joined us on Shabbat for services and their installation as out Rabbis. Our High Holy Day services saw an increase of over 200 people in attendance as a result of our Executive Director’s initiative to reach out to those who have not attended services for the past few years.

But, that isn’t everything. This past year many of you donated furniture, countless hours of volunteerism and money to sustain the two Yazidi families that our shul sponsored. They are coming to the end of the year of sponsorship and with our help they have transitioned beautifully and I’m confident that they will have

rewarding futures in their new homeland. Our Family Service has been an outstanding success on Shabbat and during the High Holy Days. Programming has been keeping everyone busy with a variety of programs and events ranging from Bubbies, Zaides and Babies to Tikun Olam programming and outreach to 20’s & 30’s to name a few. Also, we can be justifiably proud of our record of having a minyan twice a day, everyday; a rarity in most cities in North America! And of course we can’t forget the stream of adult education courses offered throughout the year including an extremely popular Choosing Judaism course. All in all a very busy and rewarding year.

Looking forward into 2018 we have begun the planning of a very special weekend celebrating Rabbi Alan Green’s long service at Shaarey Zedek and honouring him on his retirement.

Mark your calendars for the weekend beginning April 26, 2018. You won’t want to miss it! 2018 will see the results of the re-decorating and updating of our auditorium space and the installation of a video system. The re-newed auditorium space will be the first major enhancement since 1970 and will provide a more attractive and useable venue for community celebrations and life cycle events; a great enhancement to our outstanding catering department. The new video system will allow those who are separated by distance or physical disability to participate more fully in our services and lifecycle events.

So, lots of changes. But one thing that will not change is our commitment to continue to be Relevant, Engaging and Flexible.

Chag Chanukah Sameach!

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WHAT IS CHANUKAH? MESSAGE FROM RABBI ANIBAL MASS

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Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev and it lasts for eight days. The Hebrew word “Chanukah”could mean both “inauguration” and “education” (it has the same root as the Hebrew word for education, “Chinuch”).

This not a biblical holiday, but rather, was established by the Rabbis.

What do we celebrate?

Although we technically commemorate the military victory of the Maccabees against the Greek-Syrian empire in the 4th century B.C.E., the Talmud insists that we should understand Chanukah as a spiritual victory.

The Greeks thought they had brought “light” to world, and tried to impose their beliefs to every nation they conquered, believing that their culture and lifestyle was superior.

They tried to impose their culture and religious practices to the Jews, prohibiting them to observe Shabbat, to perform the circumcision or to teach Torah.

The Revolt - Mattathias and his Children In the year 168 B.C.E., Mattathias ben Johanan, a Jewish Priest, had to witness how the Greeks were profaning the temple with the enthronement of idols in our holiest places.

Mattathias and his five children left Jerusalem and decided to plan a rebellion against the Greeks. About a year later, Mattathias died and Judah, one of his sons, led an army of Jewish dissidents to victory over the Greeks in guerrilla warfare.

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The term “Maccabees” used to describe the Jewish army is probably taken from the Hebrew word for “hammer”.

After almost seven years of fights, the victorious Maccabees entered Jerusalem and purified the Temple once again, re-establishing traditional Jewish worship there and installing Jonathan Maccabee as high priest.

The Miracle of the Oil The Talmud presents an account of the miracle that happened after Jonathan Maccabee and the priests cleansed the Temple.

We read in the Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 21b: “When the royal Hasmonean family overpowered and was victorious over the Greeks, they searched and found only a single cruse of pure oil... enough to light the menorah for a single day. A miracle occurred, and they lit the menorah with this oil for eight days. In the following year, they established these eight days as days of festivity and praise and thanksgiving to God”.

Customs of Chanukah We light a special 9 arms candelabra called “Chanukiah” to remember the miracle of the oil burning for eight days instead of one. Eight candles representing each of the eight days are in a line and the ninth candle (called “Shamash”, “servant”) is out of place, either at a different height or in a different position on the Chanukiah. We also remember the miracle of the oil by eating fried foods.

There is a tradition to play with a “Sevivon”, or “Dreidel”, that has a Hebrew letter on each one of its four sides: “Nun” – “Guimmel” – “Hey” – “Shin”. A traditional reading of these four letters is that they stand for: “NES - GADOL - HAYA – SHAM” (“a great miracle happened there”) in reference to the miracle of the oil and the military victory that happened in the Land of Israel.

Deeper Meanings of Chanukah Even though the Talmud puts all the emphasis on the miracle of the oil, the military revolt against the Greeks was an inspiration for many generations to fight against injustice, oppression, and religious freedom.

According to Kabbalah, the dreidel represents the struggle between the rational, physical, and spiritual forces within us.

“Nun” = “nefesh”, soul. “Gimmel” = “guf”, body. “Shin” = “sechel”, mind. And “Hey” – “hakol”, all. There are moments when the soul is in control; moments when bodily desires are in control; moments when logic rules, but nothing compares to the harmony of all aspects working together. Exactly as it happened during the times of the Maccabees when military leaders, spiritual leaders and intellectual leaders fought together, in harmony, to defeat the Greeks.

Ashira, Ronen and I would like to wish you Chag Chanukah Sameach.

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CHANUKAH IN THE ROOST MESSAGE FROM RABBI MATTHEW LEIBL

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Ten years later, I still think of Hussain as Chanukah approaches and I smile. I think of all those friends who let me share my traditions with them. I feel proud that I was able to be an ambassador for being Jewish.

Because that’s what Chanukah is all about. It’s about being proud of who we are and sharing it. The Talmud knows this when it says the key to Chanukah is publicizing the miracle.

That’s why we put the chanukiah in the window for people passing by to see. The candles are meant to be displayed to the secular world just like the mezuzot on our doors. Like a badge of honour. Every year when I light the candles and sing Ma’oz Tzur, I see Hussain’s face and hear his humming, and I’m reminded of that. Chag Sameach and Happy Chanukah!

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I lived on campus in a special dorm called the Roost. It was located above the journalism school and reserved for students in our program. 12 of us lived up there. I was the only one who was Jewish. And for most of my roommates, I was the first Jewish person they’d ever met. (For most of the people in my program, in fact.)

Chanukah fell early that year. The first candle was set for December 4th. A Tuesday night. There’s no way I’d be going back to Winnipeg this close to winter break. This was going to be my first Chanukah away from home.

I was disappointed. For sure. Chanukah was always such a special time in my house growing up. I loved the latkes and sufganiyot, and all the get-togethers with family friends, but I really loved my family’s routine of lighting the candles and singing Ma’oz Tzur. We never missed a night.

I decided being away from Winnipeg wasn’t going to stop me.

I would bring the power of Chanukah to the Roost!

I picked up a chanukiah and a box of candles from the synagogue as well as a few dreidels. We had this routine of watching “Jeopardy!” every night in the Roost. So that Tuesday night after “Jeopardy!”, I set up my chanukiah in the common room, sang the blessings, lit the candles, and belted out Ma’oz Tzur.

A handful of my roommates caught the show that first night.

They took turns spinning dreidels and then asked me to explain what Chanukah was all about.

So I told them the story. The triumph of the Maccabees. The miracle of the oil. I told them about the letters on the dreidel and why we eat latkes. The glowing, softly-smoking candles of the chanukiah were like a camp fire and we were all sitting around it as I shared the stories.

Every night we had a new audience, as other roommates joined us. A few classmates hanging around the school also popped by a couple of times. Every night I went through the same routine: “Jeopardy!”, candles, Ma’oz Tzur, dreidels, story.

Every night for all eight nights.

Lots of people caught multiple nights, but only one person caught all eight. That was my roommate Hussain. He was also 22 and from Grand Prairie, Alberta. He was brilliant and creative, but also a party animal and totally outrageous. He was like my version of Kramer, only he lived down the hall instead of across it. I was the first Jewish person he’d ever known.

He was fascinated with all the Chanukah stuff. Especially Ma’oz Tzur. He used to say, “We’re singing songs of salvation, Matt!” after I told him the opening words meant “Rock of Salvation.”

And, though he never quite figured out all the words, by the last night he knew the tune so well he could hum the whole thing from beginning to end – a Chanukah miracle in itself!

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MESSAGE FROM

DR RENA SECTER ELBAZE ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION DIRECTOR

When Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Ron Wolfson visited Shaarey Zedek last spring, he spoke to our congregation about building a kehillah kedoshah or “sacred community’.

He describes this concept in his book: The Spirituality of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community.

When Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Ron Wolfson visited Shaarey Zedek last spring, he spoke to our congregation about building a kehillah kedoshah or “sacred community’.

He describes this concept in his book: The Spirituality of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community: “The new synagogue we envision is a spiritual center for all those who set foot inside it. It is a kehillah kedoshah, a sacred community, where relationships are paramount, where worship is engaging, where everyone is learning, where repair of the world is a moral imperative, where healing is offered, where personal and institutional transformation are embraced.

The times are ripe for this spiritual call.”

When I take a step back and look into our own Shaarey Zedek community, I see that we truly embody the concept of kehillah kedoshah.

RELATIONSHIPS ARE PARAMOUNT at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. They are the very fiber that holds our community together. They are built and nurtured here, each and every day. This bonding happens with the Minyanaires that meet twice a day, some to recite the Kaddish and others to find camaraderie either in the heartfelt chanting during the service or around the table at the complimentary “breakfast club”. I see the loving parents and grandparents that meet every week to watch their toddlers discover the synagogue through creative play and songs. I hear the laughter of the artisans that gather to weave incredible Talleisim and I see the students that pour into the building Sunday mornings and weeknights to learn and to share Jewish wisdom and teachings with our clergy and educational course leaders. Young adults are coming out to learn and connect with Judaism and each other. The dynamic group that started a few short months ago with 12 motivated individuals has blossomed into a supportive community where diversity is celebrated.

The WORSHIP IS ENGAGING if one judges by the number of people on any given Shabbat morning consistently overflowing the chapel into the main sanctuary. The supportive and overwhelming attendance at the Rabbis’

Installation Shabbat was a testament to the engaging and inspirational prayer services that have become the signature of Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

There are LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE from the Babies and Buddies, to the B’nai Mitzvah Classes and more recently through the Adult Learning Program. The courses are offered throughout the week, mornings, lunch hour and evenings, catering to a variety of demographic groups including women, new couples, parents of adolescents and young adults. Learning is happening within the synagogue building and at off-site locations like Schmoozers and private homes and offices. If you need some help deciding which class might be for you, give me a call and we will find the right fit and scholarship if need be. I am also looking for volunteers in each course to carpool. This will enable those who do not have transportation, to partake in community.

Reaching out to each other is just one way our synagogue community is STRIVING TO REPAIR THE WORLD or Tikun Olam as we say in Hebrew. We can be proud of all of the Tikun Olam projects our synagogue has undertaken from our involvement in Operation Ezra through to our work with Winnipeg Harvest and JCFS. Repairing the world and OFFERING HEALING take place every day as compassionate clergy and staff assist families with loss and grief and provide counselling and coping mechanisms for life’s challenges. Some of our new course offerings include strategies for surviving and thriving in today’s fast paced world, based on ancient Jewish wisdom.

Finally, Shaarey Zedek embraces PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION as we move forward on a path to engage our members and the community in relevant pertinent activities that offer opportunities for personal growth and connection.

As always, I invite you to connect with me by email or phone to discuss ways you might like to get involved.

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A MESSAGE FROM

SISTERHOOD LOUISE RABER

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SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENT I’m writing this column just after Remembrance Day. A day when we all reflect on the memories of the men and women who fought and many who lost their lives so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Shaarey Zedek continues to support the, General Monash (Jewish) Legion for the past 35 years! The service was moving and I was most moved by the grade 6 class from Gray Academy. These young boys and girls really had studied and understood the sacrifices made by too many young men and women in too many wars. May their memories be a blessing to us all!

After the service was over Sisterhood was honoured to sponsor the reception for the 150 people who attended.

Sisterhood’s annual dues are still $36. From this amount we pay a per capita to Women’s League for Conservative Judaism in support of the international organization of which we have been proud members for almost 90 years! We did not want to raise the base amount, we want to be affordable to all, but with costs rising and since Sisterhood does not fundraise, if you wish to donate more than the required $36 to help defray costs and assist with supporting Sisterhood and the events we support at Shaarey Zedek, Simkin Centre, Willow Place etc. we thank you for every additional dollar!!

In December every year around Chanukah Sisterhood sponsors the entertainment and refreshments at Simkin Centre.

Our Mitzvah Group honours our seniors at Chanukah and again at a Mother’s Day Tea. We supply the manpower to serve our guests dainties we have purchased and cover any costs incurred for entertainment. If you are able to assist please contact Rochelle Pincovich, Mitzvah Group chair through the Shaarey Zedek office, or email sisterhood at sisterhood@szwinnipeg.ca.

The synagogue has a very successful Chanukah Family Event and Purim Carnival every year. Did you know that Sisterhood contributes monetarily to these events, besides volunteering

and working at the events? If you’ve ever attended you’ve seen how much fun the children and their families have!

Pamela Brooker and Alice Weissmann are hard at work organizing Sisterhood Shabbat. If you have not been contacted, and would like to participate in English, Hebrew or even a non-speaking role, please call the SZ office or email sisterhood and we will call you back. This service, completely lead by women, who are all members of Sisterhood, will take place on February 17, 2018.

Watch for the next Sisterhood column and advertising for information for other upcoming events, the Torah Fund’s famous Tealess Tea and the 56th Annual Interfaith Luncheon on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 featuring Tom Denton. We are always in need of volunteers to make these events happen, so if you are interested, contact us at the office or via email, we’d be thrilled to have you!

Sisterhood’s work is evident in so much of what is done at Shaarey Zedek and beyond. We can’t do this work unless we have members. Members who pay dues, support Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood and support Shaarey Zedek.

Are you a member? To pay your dues/join, you can come into the synagogue office and pick up a membership form. Or look back in your emails for your membership reminder sent out in August by Laurie Shapiro our tireless membership chair.

Please join, become part of the long history of Sisterhood at Shaarey Zedek.

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Aug 1 - Nov 14, 2017 ALIYAH CONTRIBUTIONS

Rob Bastress and Blaire Malkin on their special anniversary Doug Skoog and HAVE BEEN Lillian Neaman RECEIVED FROM Sam Bebchuk Hannon Bell on his special birthday in honour of his birthday Sam and Edith Kimelman Michael Eleff and Chana Thau Dick and Minnie Bell in honour of Chana’s birthday on their special birthdays Shirley Book Barb Neaman Shirley Broder in honour of her birthday Saul and Lolly Guttman Rochelle Pincovich Marjorie Kay in honour of her birthday and Sam and Ruth Klapman Leon chanting the Haftarah Beverly Nord Steven Schipper and Lorne and Louise Raber Terri Cherniack in honour of Louise’s birthday Rita Shapera Jacob Marilyn Raber Alex and Elaine Sommer in honour of her birthday Donnie Stern Eric, Susan, Michaela Stephen Segal and Mara and Chloe Vickar Zimmerman and Family in honour of Sam Kerry and Gail Bloomfield chanting the Haftarah on Rory and Maia’s marriage Ron and Audrey Zimmerman Martin and Debby Bricker and Family in honour of Sam Steven and Sharon Tritt chanting the Haftarah Morris Burke TODAH RABAH on his special birthday CONTRIBUTIONS Belle Burke Allan and Gloria Cantor HAVE BEEN on their special anniversary RECEIVED FROM Dick and Minnie Bell Ken Blankstein-Ure Abe and Toni Berenhaut David and Sheila Brodovsky Morris Bloom and Michael and Brenlee Cantor Ewa Goldfeld Paul Granovsky and Linda Dveris Claire Breslaw Howard Jesierski and Melanie Richter and Family Sharon Maltz and Family Jerry and Dale Marcus MAZEL TOVS Tzivie Meyers HAVE BEEN SENT TO Rochelle Pincovich Lorne and Louise Raber Allan Adelman Zivan and Tannis Saper on his special birthday Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Rae Shnier Doug Skoog and Lillian Neaman Joel and Bonnie Antel Alex and Elaine Sommer on Becky’s marriage Eve Vickar and Family Hartley, Rishona, Gregory Gnessie Vickar and Izzie Hyman

Shelley Chochinov on her special birthday Ben Berkal and Shirley Labman Arnold and Sharon Glass Marty and Mavis Minuck Simone Cohen Scott on her special birthday David and Nessie Greenberg Ian and Melissa Cobb on Tracy and James’ marriage Hartley and Rishona Hyman Anna Corne on her daughter becoming a bat mitzvah Pat Charad Ryan Cruise and Lauren Sodomsky on the naming of their daughter, Vivienne Grace Allison Girardin Joel and Sharron Dudeck on the birth of their grandson Brian and Jeanne Pauls Daniel and Rena Elbaze on Klara becoming a bat mitzvah Lillian Neaman Janet Fleishman on Tracy and James’ marriage Hartley and Rishona Hyman Rabbi Alan Green on his special birthday Beverly Nord Saul Guttman on chanting the Haftarah on the anniversary of his bar mitzvah Dick and Minnie Bell Toby Gutwilik on her special birthday Lorraine Reiner Lillian Zentner Ken Halprin on his special birthday Dick and Minnie Bell

Jeff Hyman and Elana Sasley on Sydney becoming a bat mitzvah Hartley and Rishona Hyman Ida Kaplan on the birth of her great-grandson Sarah Golumbia Amy Karlinsky on her special birthday Jerome Phomin Rhoda Keynes on Ayla becoming a bat mitzvah Irv and Sandy Shore Lorrie Kirshenbaum and Dianne Popeski on their marriage Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Bryan Klein and Susan Halprin on Sarry’s marriage Lorne and Paulette Weiss Amy Karlinsky on chanting the Haftarah in honour of her special birthday Lorne and Louise Raber Jack and Zina Lazareck on their son’s marriage Brian and Jeanne Pauls Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro on Amy and Matt’s marriage Arnie Cooper and Lenore Butchard David Gisser and Freda Steel Brian and Jeanne Pauls Rabbi Matthew Leibl on receiving S’micha and on his Installation Norman and Jeanette Addaway Sharon Allentuck Sharon Berkowitz and Mark and Sharon Berkowitz Susan Billinkoff and Family Roberta Cantor Mark and Haderra Chisick Rick and Hennie Corrin Zvi and Ethel Dil David and Rhonda Erenberg, Max and Jona

Eric Ellis and Ruth Lehmann Susan Feldman and Family Saul and Brenda Greenberg Faren Hochman Hartley, Rishona, Gregory and Izzie Hyman Frank and Suzanne Hechter Max Hochman Adrian Kettner and Irwin Lipnowski Phyllis Laveman Ian and Valerie Leibl Jack and Debbie Lipkin Pamela Minuk Barb Neaman Carol Pollock and Family Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig David and Glenda Segal and Family Preston and Miriam Segal Moses Sodomsky Alex and Elaine Sommer Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Stewart and Ellen Leibl on Matthew’s Installation Mark and Haderra Chisick Susan Feldman and Family Don Selver and Lesli Shafer Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Peter and Karen Leipsic on their anniversary Richard Leipsic and Kerrie Halprin Jeremy and Sally Lipschitz on Taryn and Eli’s marriage Michael and Brenlee Cantor Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Ted and Harriet Lyons on their special anniversary Earl and Suzanne Golden Hartley and Marni Miller Maureen Marsch on Ceci and Paul’s marriage Brian and Jeanne Pauls

Rabbi Aníbal Mass on receiving S’micha and on his Installation Sharon Allentuck Susan Billinkoff and Family Roberta Cantor Saul and Brenda Greenberg Eric Ellis and Ruth Lehmann Hartley, Rishona, Gregory and Izzie Hyman Frank and Suzanne Hechter Phyllis Laveman Jack, Debbie and Hailey Lipkin Pamela Minuk Barb Neaman Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig Preston and Miriam Segal Alex and Elaine Sommer Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch on their special anniversary Earl and Suzanne Golden Tzivie Meyers Gary and Ricki Miles Rochelle Pincovich Shmuel and Naomi Yahav Rose Muchnik on Sophie becoming a bat mitzvah Bobby, Allison, Gavin and Steven Axelrod Martin and Linda Fingold and Family Rochelle Pincovich Beverly Nord on her special birthday Phyllis Laveman Hart Poskar and Lara London on their marriage Maxine Cristall Bernie and Sheila Rubenstein on their special anniversary Marty and Roz Greenfeld Gerald and Susan Rosenby Toby Sawyer on her special birthday Dick and Minnie Bell

Dear Friends and Congregants, Thank you so much for all the warm wishes you’ve sent me on the occasions of my ordination and installation. The cards and donations, emails, phone calls, and texts, handshakes and hugs have been truly overwhelming. It’s such an honour to be part of the future of Shaarey Zedek and to have your support. Todah Rabah!

Rabbi Matthew Leibl

Dear Friends, Heartfelt gratitude for your warm and thoughtful wishes and generous support in honour of my Rabbinic S’micha and Installation at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

I look forward to our new chapter together.

Warmly, Rabbi Aníbal Mass

Sam and Betty Searle on their special anniversary Martin and Linda Fingold Rick Shatsky on his special birthday Arthur and Elaine Charach and Family Noel and Andi Solomon on Alexa and Jesse’s engagement Hartley and Rishona Hyman Elizabeth Stronger on her special birthday Barry Stronger Michael Stronger on his special birthday Barry Stronger Gershon Sucharov on his special birthday Marjorie Kay Bonnie Talbot on her first Aliyah Meir Serfaty Syd and Janet Thompson on their special anniversary Sandy Tapper Leah Weinberg on her special birthday Monte and Myrna Raber Cathie Weinstein on Julia becoming a bat mitzvah Linda Dveris Jerry and Audrey Weiss on their special anniversary Phyllis Laveman Bill Weissmann on his return to good health Mina Engel and Family Bill Weissmann on his special birthday Beverly Nord Julius Wise on his special birthday Ben Berkal and Shirley Labman Bobby and Irene Corne Maxine Cristall Isser Held and Family

Marty and Mavis Minuck Jerome Phomin Sos Plattner Barry Stronger

CARDS OF APPRECIATION

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Sam Bebchuk Barry Stronger Rabbi Alan Green Mischa and Lynn Pollock, Debbie Pollock and Benny Kreel Rob Swan and Lili Lontra Rabbi Green, Rabbi Leibl and Rabbi Mass Danny Globerman Rob Kaufman and Family Barbara Goszer Joel Lafond and Staff Fay-Lynn Katz and Toby Gutwilik Rabbi Matthew Leibl Sharon Goszer-Tritt Morley Rypp and Family David and Andrea Szwajcerds Rabbi Aníbal Mass Mischa and Lynn Pollock, Debbie Pollock and Benny Kreel Lillian Neaman and Doug Skoog Jo-Anne Neaman Bill Weissmann Roberta Cantor

GET WELL WISHES

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Lara London Sam and Sharon Guralnick Lorne and Paulette Weiss Continued on next page ...

O N E MO RE C A ND L E Brings Light to Darkness Each Shoah (Holocaust) victim has a name.

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CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE

IN MEMORY OF Beverly Abrams Martin and Debbie Bricker and Family; Michael and Marilyn Perl and Family Tamara Medina Mitchell Abrams Lorne and Louise Raber, Harvey and Elaine Gamer Gerrit Achtsteribbe  Barry Stronger Israel Asper Gail Asper, Michael, Stephen and Jonathan Paterson Sam Baker Michelle Berk Jack Barish Earl and Cheryl Barish Jerry and Rhona Bass David and Marisa Hochman and Family Freda Bay Dick and Minnie Bell Joseph Bebchuk Bill and Elaine Bebchuk John Berkowitz Hartley and Rishona Hyman Benjamin Berman Rhoda Kussin

Isaac Blankstein Marjorie Blankstein Al Bloomfield Faye Bloomfield Bertha Blumenthal Sid Schwartzman Noel Book Shirley Book Chana Braker Janet Fleishman Shelley Breslaw-Wynne Irene and Bobby Corne Patti Malchy Rose Muchnik and Family Rochelle Pincovich Sos Plattner Lorne and Louise Raber Toby Sawyer Schwartz Family Sidney Shore, Wayne Sharpe and Sam Sonya Yaffe Bernard Brick Arthur Leonoff Irving Bricker Michael and Marilyn Perl and Family Lucy Bricker Michael and Marilyn Perl and Family Sylvia Bricker Peggy Bloom Morris Broder Shirley Broder

Edith Brodsky Greg and Sylvia Brodsky Sylvia Bronstein Larry and Rhoda Kussin Barry and Marcy Stronger, Michael Stronger, Zoa Hartry-Stronger and Elizabeth, Lyle Stronger Estelle “Sugar” Bubis Gary Hyman and Miriam Corne Abe Buchschreiber Meira Buchszreiber Ben Burke Morris and Eleanor Burke Sarah Burke Morris and Eleanor Burke Mary Cantin Harvey Cantin James Cantor Allan and Gloria Cantor Barry Caplan Mariette Bayer Sandra Caplan Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack Manny Sousa and Sheara Waxman Luba Cates Isser Held and Family Elliot Levene and Jason Robillard Issie Charad Pat Charad Saul Cherniack Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack Alexander Chochinov Shelley Chochinov Mary Chochinov Shelley Chochinov Morris “Moishe” Chochinov Shelley Chochinov Rachelle Chodirker Alex and Elaine Sommer Sonya Chula Larry and Glory Fleisher Goldie “Gerry” Cohen Jack Cohen Alex Cooper Arnie Cooper Rae Cooper Arthur and Evelyn Arkin Arnie Cooper Raymond Deutscher Jeff, Cara and Shira Dveris Brownie Fleishman Lorrie Kirshenbaum and Dianne Popeski and Family Stewart and Ellen Leibl

Larry and Arlene Leonoff Joel and Susan Remis David and Mona Rich Gerald and Susan Rosenby Toby Sawyer Peter and Hilda Schwartz Carla Shapiro Joan Sheps Lorne and Paulette Weiss Sara Deutscher David Deutscher and Family Simon Deutscher David Deutscher and Heather Leonoff Shirley Diner Gary and Pamela Brooker and Family Glen and Kim Feuer Isser Held and Family Barb Neaman Rochelle Pincovich Lorne and Louise Raber Joel and Penny Shefrin Graham Dixon Faye Dixon Fanny Dorfman Frank and Gail Spivak Esther Dreman Martin and Linda Fingold Bessie Earn Sheldon and Sandy Earn Michael Elkin Zelda Elkin Faige Engel Mina Engel and Family Sharon Enkin Morley Rypp Anne Erenberg Shari Erenberg, Barry Erenberg and Marlene Shore Miriam Erenberg Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Henry and Sonja Faintuch Helen Kesten David and Ethel Ferdman Roberta Cantor Lou Fingerote Harry and Rhonda Youell Max Fleisher Larry and Glory Fleisher Harold Fleishman Martin and Linda Fingold Gerald and Penny Kalef Joseph Freed Cutler Family Jeff Dveris and Mindy Moss Linda Dveris Irv and Shirley Garfinkel

Sarah Golumbia Maureen Marsch Leon Stein and Edith Diner Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Jacob Feingold Janet Fleishman Israel Friedman Sarah Friedman Murray L. Friedman Marci Friedman Hamm Efim Frumin Clare Whiteman Hartley Gale Alex and Elaine Sommer Meyer Gindin Raya Gindin and Family Solomon Ginsberg Morris and Eleanor Burke Lorne and Louise Raber David Glass Matthew and Dianne Glass Graham Glezerson Lorne and Louise Raber Sally Globerman Larry and Evelyn Hecht Betty Goldstein Esther Steiman David Golub Hartley and Rishona Hyman Louis and Minnie Gonick Ruth Moscovitch Sam and Ruth Gordon Zvi Gordon Pesel Goszer Jack and Debbie Lipkin Corinne Greenberg Cookie Billinghurst Roberta Cantor and Everett Joel and Penny Shefrin Edward Greenberg Sandra Gordon and Family Milton and Brenda Tenenbein and Family Shane Greenberg Sandra Gordon and Family Milton and Brenda Tenenbein and Family Daniel Gutkin Earl and Cheryl Barish Dorothy Gutkin Earl and Cheryl Barish Jack Gutkin Donald and Belva Gutkin Ruth Gutkin Terry and Carole Gutkin Samuel Heft Rochelle Pincovich

Bertha Higgins Arnold Cooper and Aileen Higgins-Cooper Samuel Higgins Arnold Cooper and Aileen Higgins-Cooper Hymie Hochman Rebecca Hochman Rita Hoffer Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Gary Hyman and Miriam Corne Bessie Hollenberg Andrea Hollenberg Narvey Hollenberg Andrea Hollenberg Sara Hyman Robert Hyman Stanley Hyman Ted Jacob Rita Shapera Jacob Avrum Karlinsky Amy Karlinsky Leonard Karr Irv and Shirley Garfinkel Dick and Joanne Rothberg Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Sarah Katz Jim and Carol Cook and Family Sandra Kaufman Lorne and Jill Brandes Sam Kimelman Brownie Fleishman Janet Fleishman Isser Held and Family Rochelle Pincovich Lorne and Louise Raber and Family Joel and Penny Shefrin Sigi and Jackie Wassermann Beatrice Klein Bryan Klein and Susan Halprin Albert and Ida Koffman Janice Levine Arnold Kon Kon Family Ruzica Kon Kon Family Sara Kopstein Ann Weiszmann Harold and Vera Korman Maurice and Patricia Steele Fred Kravetsky Daniel Kravetsky Sara Kravetsky Daniel Kravetsky Louis and Gertrude Lazar Edward Lazar

Esther Lecker Dick and Joanne Rothberg Jennie Lentz Lou and Ruth Billinkoff Max Lerner Neal and Robyn Lerner Heather Levine Penny Rossman Cecil Louis “Lou” Lipsett Edward Lipsett Elizabeth Lipsett Edward Lipsett Kathy Robin Litman Lorry Litman Esther Maizlin Robert Schwob James Manishen Beverley Manishen Melvin Manishen Beverley Manishen Edward Mann Tatiana Mann Nancy Manusow Hannon Bell David Manusow and Family Hymie and Doris Margolis David and Shirley Permack Harry Maslovsky Murray and Sharon Knazan Fraida Sarah Nitikman Mesbur Donald and Belva Gutkin Itzik and Anne Joudan

Cecile Meyrowitz Brian and Jeanne Pauls Ricki Segal Lorne and Paulette Weiss Louis Mindell Lenore Hechter, Frank and Suzanne Hechter and Family Estelle Minuck Marty and Mavis Minuck Max Minuck Marty and Mavis Minuck Edith Minuk Tom and Miriam Fischer Beth Grubert, Julia and Micah Lenore Hechter, Frank and Suzanne Hechter and Family Peter and Karen Leipsic Nolan and Lori Shapera Rose Mock Irv and Sandra Shore Evelyn Molotsky Lenore Hechter, Frank and Suzanne Hechter and Family Jack Moscovitch Daniel and Rena Elbaze and Family Jack Muryn Neil and Elaine Margolis David Novikoff Lorne and Louise Raber Lorraine Reiner Dick and Joanne Rothberg Judith Oigman Morris and Eleanor Burke Continued on next page ...

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Joseph and Ruth Rosenberg David and Mona Rich Leah Rosenberg Marty and Mavis Minuck Sam Rosenberg Marty and Mavis Minuck Lottie Rosenstock Sheldon and Lynda Rosenstock Jack Rubin Dick and Minnie Bell Jeff, Cara and Shira Dveris Sam and Ruth Klapman Stewart and Ellen Leibl Rochelle Pincovich Gordon Pollock Dick and Joanne Rothberg Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Samuyil Ryabinova Dora Ryabinova Joseph Rypp Morley Rypp Julius Rypp Morley Rypp Shirley Rypp Morley Rypp Ezriel Sakinofsky Zelda Elkin Sarah Sakinofsky Zelda Elkin Marion Saper James Saper Harvey Schwartz Toby Schwartz Louis Schwartzman Sid and Marsha Schwartzman Eva Schwob Robert Schwob Raymond Schwob Robert Schwob Marcia Secter Daniel Adelman and Samantha Zimberg Bill and Elaine Bebchuk Kenneth Bell and Leesa Streifler Steve and Laura Bonnar and Family Martin and Debby Bricker Pat Charad Simone Cohen Scott Arnie Cooper and Lenore Butchard Bobby and Irene Corne Martin and Gail Corne Maxine Cristall Michael Eleff and Chana Thau Brownie Fleishman Howard and Ellen Goldstein Howard and Lindy Greenberg Marty and Roz Greenfeld Beth Grubert, Julia and Micah House and Building Committee Stewart and Ellen Leibl

Easton and Debby Lexier Andrew Marquess and Maureen Diamond Greg Mason and Rita Gunn Marty and Lisa Morantz Barb Neaman Michael and Marilyn Perl Rochelle Pincovich Sos Plattner Hart and Nancy Pollack Lorne and Louise Raber David and Mona Rich Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig Perry, Sylvia, Justin and Marlon Schulman Bill and Michelle Silverberg Aaron Silverman and Sheri Berkowitz Carole Stoffman Eric, Susan, Michaela and Chloe Vickar Jackie Wassermann Brian and Rivian Weinerman Lorne and Paulette Weiss Sam and Wendy Wilder Harry and Rhonda Youell Buirt Segal Morley Rypp Fanny Segal Morley Rypp Mary Segal Saul and Lolly Guttman Myer Shapiro Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Jack Sharp Barb Neaman Perle Shavers Morris and Dorys Silver Mickey Shefrin Joel and Penny Shefrin Max Shindelman Jack Shindleman Kenneth Shorten Berdina Shorten Clarice Shukster Masarsky Family Leon Stein and Edith Diner Samuel Sigesmund Marney Opolsky Abraham and Sarah Silverberg Norm and Elaine Silverberg Coleman Silverman Peter and Karen Leipsic David Silverman Peter and Karen Leipsic Louis Sisskind Stanley and Marcia Yaren Etta Skeleter Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack

Rose Slayen David and Barbara Goldenberg Allan and Sondra Hochman Lorraine Reiner Malca Solomon Leora Solomon Vlasta Spanihel Joseph Spanihel Anne Sprecher Larry and Glory Fleisher Sam Sprecher Larry and Glory Fleisher Paul Stajer Lorne and Paulette Weiss Ruth Stajer Lorne and Paulette Weiss Morris Steel Freda Steel Allan Stern Leon Stein and Edith Diner Sid Stern Terry and Carole Gutkin Ricki Segal Bessie Stronger Barry Stronger Philip Sweiden Jackie Sweiden Maxwell John Tessler Gloria Kohm Rose Tokar Phyllis Laveman Norman Vickar Allan and Reva Micflikier Betty Vinsky Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Arthur Vinsky Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Clara Waisman Clare Whiteman Louis Waterman Brenlee Carrington Trepel, Brent, Skyler and Sierra Trepel Alex and Myra Waxman Manny Sousa and Sheara Waxman Arthur Weinberg Eve Vickar Elizabeth Weiszmann Ann Weiszmann Erwin Weiszmann Ann Weiszmann Bessie Whiteman Clare Whiteman Phyllis Wilder Martin and Pat Brody Judith Wire Alvin Wire

Israel Wise Francine Kurlandski Irving Wolinsky Myles and Joyce Rothman Albert Zaidman Shelley Chochinov Dora Zaidman Shelley Chochinov, Paul, Harriet and Ellen Zaidman Nellie Zaidman Shelley Chochinov Ellen Zaidman Sonya Zaidman Shelley Chochinov Allan Zelickson Morris and Eleanor Burke Lorne and Louise Raber Louis Zelickson Morris and Eleanor Burke Ralph Zelickson Lorne and Louise Raber Sarah Zelicovich Allan and Gloria Cantor Pauline Zinman Bill and Elaine Bebchuk

LEAVES ON THE TREE OF LIFE HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO

Rabbi Alan Green, Rabbi Matthew Leibl and Rabbi Aníbal Mass Dolly and Lawrence Cohen Minnie and Dick Bell on their special birthdays Dorys and Morris, Andi and Les, Tannis and Sheldon, Glenda and David In memory of our dear parents Rae and Arthur Bell Allen and Norman Bell Harriet and Teddy Lyons on their special anniversary Sos Plattner In loving memory of Raymond Deutscher Katz and Gutwilik Families Mischa and Lynn Pollock on their special anniversary Debbie Pollock, Neil Pollock, Michelle, Benny, Joshua, Elliot and Shoshana Julius Wise on his special birthday Clamans, Dashevskys, Hamburgs, Kohns, Probers, Rothbergs and Segals

ENHANCEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHABBAT MORNING KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY

Gail Asper, Michael, Stephen and Jonathan Paterson in memory of Israel Asper Joady Bell, David Bell and Elena Byington, Karyn and Paul Burleigh, Debby and Bob Brown and Families in celebration of Dick and Minnie Bell’s special birthdays Allan and Gloria Cantor in celebration of their special wedding anniversary Saul and Lolly Guttman in celebration of Saul’s birthday and the anniversary of his bar mitzvah Amy Karlinsky in memory of Sonia Karlinsky and Frank Ratner Amy Karlinsky in celebration of her special birthday Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch in celebration of their special wedding anniversary Beverly Nord in celebration of her birthday Rick Shatsky in celebration of his birthday Lewis, Debra, Max and Sawyer Stern in celebration of Walter Stern’s birthday Barry Stronger in memory of Bessie Stronger David and Diane Wilder in celebration of their special anniversary and Diane’s birthday Shira Wilder and Curtis Scammell, David and Diane Wilder in celebration of Aaron Gouliquer becoming a bar mitzvah Arnold and Beverly Zatser in celebration of Beverly’s birthday

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 AM Following the service, join us for Kiddush and Torah L’Chayim

Join us for a musical, engaging, relaxed and interactive Shabbat morning experience!

Daily Minyan Services

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

Live Audio Broadcast

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Shabbat Family Service See Page 24 for upcoming dates

TREE OF LIFE

Honour a special simcha or memorialize a loved one with a personalized leaf or stone on the Tree of Life. Our new Tree is a signed, original work of art, carved bas-relief and cast in solid bronze.

It has: • 4 Benefactor Root Stones (Sold Out) • 10 Major Contributor Stones (Sold Out) • 300 Alder Leaves ($200 each)

TRIBUTE CARDS FOR ANY OCCASION Donations start at $18 and can be gifted to a variety of funds.

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Memorializing Your Loved Ones Memorials help us immortalize our loved ones and serve as a reminder to us, our community and to future generations. We have a number of memorial products that help perpetuate the legacy of your loved one. Contact us for more information about:

Memorial Plaque in the Chapel Interactive Yahrzeit Memorial Board Cemetery Park Bench Project Annual Yizkor Book Capital Donations and Dedications Enhanching a Kiddush for a Yahrzeit Yahrzeit Notifications and Donations For more information contact Estelle Raber 204 975 3484 estelle@szwinnipeg.ca

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In Memoriam Bernard Brick

Beloved father of Devi (Fraser) Smith, Gari-Ellen Brick and Andrew Brick

Rachelle Chodirker

Beloved sister of Morris (Carol) Raizen

Sam Kimelman

Beloved husband of Edith Kimelman and father of Neal Kimelman, Allen Kimelman (Jay Richman) and Perry (Ruth) Kimelman

Lila Diaz De Lempert

Dr. Raymond Deutscher

Beloved mother of Juan Lempert (Carolina Fridman) and Patricia Lempert

Shirley Diner

Beloved mother of Maureen Pollock, Sam Minuk, Gary (Cheryl) Minuk and Yosel (Lindsay) Minuk

Beloved husband of Carla Becker and brother of David Deutscher (Heather Leonoff) Beloved mother of Janis Diner Brinley (Dana Brinley), Barbara (Syd) Kowall, Steven Bruce Diner and sister of Audrey Stall

Paul Divinsky

Beloved husband of Carla Divinsky and father of Aaron (Kim) Divinsky and Mara (Shane) Silver

Joseph Freed

Beloved husband of Ruth Freed, father of Stephen (Candice) Freed and Gayle Freed (Gerald Stevenson)

Joseph Gelmon

Beloved father of John Gelmon (Martine Stonehouse) and a brother of Goldie Weatherhead

Corinne Greenberg

Beloved mother of Sandra Gordon and Brenda (Milton) Tenenbein and sister of Myrna Kreel

Sandra Kaufman

Beloved sister of Barry (Marcy) Schwartz, mother of Marna Ramsey and Leslie Kaufman

Edith Minuk

Marion Posen

Beloved wife of Abraham Posen and mother of Cheryl (Louis) Kessler and Lori (Ken) Zimmer

Dr. Jack Rubin

Beloved husband of Clarice Rubin, father of Barbara (Danny) Hochman, Jackie (Richie) Akman, Ron Rubin and brother of Leon Rubin

Marcia Secter

Beloved wife of Lloyd Secter, mother of Rena Secter Elbaze (Daniel Elbaze), Seri (David) Blatt and Dov (Sarah) Secter

Shelley Breslaw-Wynne

Beloved wife of Kevin Wynne, mother of Sophie Wynne, daughter of Claire Breslaw (Paul Granovsky) and Jerome Breslaw, sister of Susan (Thomas) Robson and Curtis (Sara) Breslaw

Dr. Leonard Karr

Beloved father of Marsha (David) Rabinovitch, Ellen Karr (Louis Leroeye), Yehuda (Shira) Freeman, Richard Freeman, Susan (David) Lokken and Carole Freeman

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Shalom Baby Thursday, November 2

Brought to you by The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg with participation by Community Organizations including Congregation Shaarey Zedek Photos by Belin Rodikli Photography

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 2-5 PM

An afternoon of reflection and dialogue on the experiences of Italian Jews during the Holocaust at The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (MTS Classrooms) with DR. JEREMY MARON, the Museum’s curator of Holocaust and genocide content, along with a screening of the film The Garden of the Finzi-Continis. Q&A and reception to follow.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018, 7-9 PM A talk at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 561 Wellington Crescent, by DR. ALAIN GOLDSCHLAGER, Professor at the University of Western Ontario, who has published extensively on the Holocaust, including reflections on the life of Italian-Jewish writer and Holocaust survivor, Primo Levi. Q&A and reception to follow.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018, 7-9 PM

A talk at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall, Roy Poltronetti Room, 510 River Avenue, by FATHER SAM ARGENZIANO on the response of the Catholic Church to the Holocaust. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and reception.

ASL interpretation will be available at all events

ADMISSION FOR ALL EVENTS IS FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME.

LUPA DI ROMA

INTERNATIONAL

HOLOCAUST

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018:

ITALY DURING THE FASCIST ERA

JOIN US FOR THREE EVENTS MARKING INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY AND ITALY’S 2018 CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE.

Pictured: Primo Levi

West Broadway Holiday Lunch Volunteer Day Monday, December 25 222 Furby Street

Use Front Entrance Crossways in Common Church Preparation/Setup: 11 AM - 1 PM Serving and Singing: 1-3 PM Every year, Shaarey Zedek helps to provide a hot lunch to 150-200 people at the West Broadway Community Ministry. Our volunteers prepare the space, heat the food, serve the meals, and clean up as well.

We also give children and adults new toys and holiday gifts. Our hope is that every individual there feels a lot of love and warmth on Christmas Day.

Please drop Gift Donations off in the bin by the information table.

Gifts for adults as well as children are welcome. Suggested gifts include lego/ duplo, puzzles, cozy blankets, nice soaps and toiletry items, fidget spinners and other life perks that those in need may not otherwise be able to afford.

Buddies & Bubbelehs

With Leslie Emery Ages 18mths to 3yrs

Wednesdays 9:30 AM Starting January 10

Ages 3+

Thursdays 1:00 PM Starting January 11

Crafts • Stories • Play • Learn info/Pricing: www.szwinnipeg.ca

Shabbat Family

Service For All Families!

With Leslie Emery & Rabbi Mass

Instruments • Stories • Puppets 10:30 AM on Dec 9,23, Jan 13,27 Feb 10, 24 info: www.szwinnipeg.ca

Sign Up To Volunteer by Wednesday, December 20 204-452-3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca

Volunteer Night

6:30 PM on the following Thursdays:

December 14, January 11, February 8 1085 Winnipeg Avenue Register: 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca

Buddies & Bubbelehs Fall 2017

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ADULT EDUCATION WEEKNIGHTS IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS With Arielle Branitsky

This course explores the relationships related to great leadership. In every class, learners will participate in a text study and have an opportunity to apply the knowledge to their own context. The sessions will include time for reflection, discussion, and exploring personal leadership styles and strengths.

Tue, Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20, Mar 6, 20 7:30 to 9:00 PM

THE SEINFELD SAGA:

With Rabbi Matthew Leibl

Each week this class will explore a different episode of the classic 90s sitcom that touches on a Jewish topic. From Jewish food to gossip, from Jewish dating to dealing with anti-Semitism, from conversion to brit milah, each week students will use Seinfeld as a jumping-off-point to yada, yada, yada about familiar Jewish themes and uncover new conclusions.

Thu, Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, Mar 1 (no class Feb 22) 7:00 to 8:30 PM $42 (Members and Students $25) Drop-in: $10/Class

$150 (Members & Students $90)

YOU BE THE JUDGE With Rabbi Anibal Mass

This discussion group engages participants in real case studies that present examples of ethical dilemmas often addressed by Jewish law and values.

Mon, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19 7:30-9:00 PM $42 (Members & Students: $25)

B’NAI NEVI’IM:

Children of Prophets Chavurah With Rabbi Alan Green

This course offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Israel, and the complex and harrowing history through which we were guided by both Prophet and King, dozens of centuries before our own complex era up until the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE.

Wed, Dec 13, 2018: Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7, 21 8:00 - 9:30 PM No Cost

SHABBAT CHAVURAH PEER LED LEARNING

PRIVATE GROUPS Private group sessions can be booked with Rabbi Matthew Leibl in businesses or other off-site locations - catering included!

Please contact our Director of Adult Education for details.

Questions

Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director 204 975 3489 or rena@szwinnipeg.ca

Lively discussion revolving around a selection of Jewish philosophical texts led by congregants.

On Select Shabbat Mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM

lead a study group with friends, please contact our

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Director of Education for details.

TORAH L’CHAYIM With Rabbi Anibal Mass

Join us for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion and insight into Jewish holidays as they relate to modern day life.

Every Shabbat from 1:00 to 2:30 PM

Register today!

204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca

// WINTER SESSION SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS NOW WE ARE ONE With Dr Rena Secter Elbaze

This course will engage young couples in Jewish life and living as they embark on their journey as a couple. Sessions will cover topics connected to setting up a Jewish home, relationship building, and raising a family through problem solving and addressing life’s challenges as seen through a Jewish lens.

Tue, Jan 16, Mar 13 7:30 to 9:30 PM

$30 per Couple per Session

THE REAL WOMEN OF JEWISH WINNIPEG: Women’s Networking Group With Dr Rena Secter Elbaze

This group offers women an opportunity to meet over a glass of wine and appetizers to discuss strategies for surviving and thriving within the challenges of modern living, inspired by Jewish wisdom.

Mon, Jan 30, Apr 24 7:30 - 9:30 PM $15/Session

THE WONDER YEARS With Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze

Join other Bar Mitzvah parents for this series of meetings, workshops and schmoozing events as you prepare for the opportunities and dynamism of your children’s first steps into the world of grown-ups.

Mon, Jan 22, Mar 19 7:30 - 9:30 PM $30/Session

LUNCH & LEARN WEAPONS OF MASS CONSTRUCTION:

Jewish Wisdom For A Modern World

INSTRUCTORS

Bios: www.szwinnipeg.ca

Rabbi Alan Green

With Rabbi Anibal Mass

Judaism provides a blueprint for navigating and succeeding in the modern world. This course addresses the key challenges of our times and provides a framework for dealing with relationships, stress management, grief and motivation.

Schmoozers on Main Street, Asper Campus Thu, Dec 7, 2018: Jan 11, 25 Noon - 1:00 PM Course is Free, Lunch can be purchased at the venue

JEWISH VALUES

With Dr Rena Secter Elbaze This workshop on Jewish values explores the laws guiding the human experience concerning our relationship with the creator, with one another and with the world around us through the lens of Midot or character building. Sessions will focus on a practical interpretation of these laws as they pertain to the world of business, healthcare, social justice and the environment. Important topics include: Respect, Recognition, Responsibility, Compassion, Justice, and The Pursuit of Peace

Location: Shaarey Zedek Tue, Mar 6, 20, Apr 3 (Pesach), 17, May 1 Noon

$110 or $25 a Session (Includes 3 Course Gourmet Lunch)

Rabbi Matthew Leibl

Rabbi Anibal Mass

Dr Rena Secter Elbaze

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