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Rosh Hashanah Take Out Menu

CONTENTS

Whole Turkey - carved and served with gravy BBQ Brisket - carved and served with a caramelized onion bbq sauce (1 kg serves about 4 people) Chicken Pieces - homemade bbq sauce, roasted garlic and fresh herb, honey lemon and fresh herb (3 pieces per person) Panko Breaded Chicken Shnitzel served with a caramelized onion and mushroom gravy Chicken Fingers - panko breaded, honey dill dip Sweet and Sour Meatballs Sweet Potato Knish and Potato Knish Matzo Ball Soup - 8 matzo balls per liter Grilled Vegetables - zucchini, eggplant, yellow and red peppers, red onions and asparagus Banana Caramel Almond Crunch Torte (Pareve) Chocolate Belgium Mousse Torte (Parve) Chocolate Decadence Torte (Parve) Chocolate Sin Torte (Parve) Lemonicious Torte (Parve) Very Berry Torte (Parve)

Sections

Catering Yom Kippur Take out Menu

$132.00 $52.00/kg

$10.00/person

$11.00/breast $3.25/each $17.00/dozen $16.00/dozen $14.00/litre $5.00/person $49.00 $49.00 $49.00 $49.00 $49.00 $49.00

High Holy Days..................................4 Mazel Tov...........................................8 B’nai Mitzvah...................................10 Sisterhood Gift Shop.........................17 Photo Gallery.................. 13, 15, 32, 37 Tributes.............................................21 In Memoriam....................................26 Adult Education................................34 Holiday List.......................................36 Services (Minyan, Shabbat)..............28 Programs............................Back Pages

Party Sandwiches Cut and wrapped.

Trayed and garnished.

Sweet Kugel - served with strawberries and sour cream (half pan, serves about 15 people) Poached Salmon Platter - one side of salmon with lemons, tomato, cucumber, red onions and capers with a caper dill sauce Spinach and Feta Potato Knish Asparagus Rolls Herbed Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Rolls Cherry Cheesecake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake New York Cheesecake with Strawberries Shmoo Torte Skor Cheesecake Turtle Cheesecake Very Berry Torte

$17.00/dozen $18.00/dozen $32.00

$60.00 $16.00/dozen $13.00/dozen $20.00/dozen $47.00 $47.00 $52.00 $49.00 $49.00 $50.00 $49.00

Fantastic food for the holidays!

Order by Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Joel Lafond, Executive Chef 204-975-3485 joel@szwinnipeg.ca

Messages from

Frank Hechter, President.....................9 Rabbi Matthew Leibl.........................11 Rabbi AnĂ­bal Mass...........................12 Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Education and Engagement Director...14 Sisterhood Update............................16 Hannon Bell (Member Story)............19 One More Candle (Advertorial)........20

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High Holy Day Rabbi Matthew Leibl

Kirtan Selichot Saturday, September 21, 8:00 PM See Back Cover for Details

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 29, 6:00 PM

(No ticket necessary to attend Erev Rosh Hashanah)

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & 2 Monday, September 30 Tuesday, October 1 (Tickets required to attend) First Service 9:30 AM to Noon Second Service 1:00 to 3:30 PM Tashlich on Day 1 at 3:45 PM

Rabbi Aníbal Mass

Kol Nidre

Tuesday, October 8 (Tickets required to attend) First Service 6:15 to 8:00 PM Second Service 8:45 to 10:30 PM

Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 9

(Tickets required to attend) First Service 9:30 AM to Noon Second Service 1:00 to 3:30 PM Mincha 4:45 PM Ne’ilah 5:45 PM Ma’ariv 7:00 PM  Fast Ends 7:31 PM Havdallah 7:31 PM featuring Dor Chadash Youth Choir

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Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & 2

Monday, September 30 & Tuesday, October 1

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Lounges: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM

Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 9 Lounges: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM

Limited Space

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Ticket Information Contact

Lara London, Seating Coordinator

204 975 3481 • lara@szwinnipeg.ca Visa • MasterCard • Cheque • Cash

Sanctuary Services

Family Service

Purchase a ticket for both days of Rosh Hashanah only OR a ticket for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur only. (*See The Fine Print in the next column) Planning not to renew your seat? Selecting this option may permanently release your seat, making it available for purchase by another party. (*See ‘The Fine Print’ in the next column for details) Attending the Family Service? Your Sanctuary ticket allows you free access to this service for free.

ticket allows you access to the Family Service

Member Pricing

Available the mornings of both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur Day. No Registration Required, No Cost.

Rates apply to anyone in your party, including extended family!

Adults:

1 Service: $165-330 | Partial: $110-$210 2nd Service: $125-330 | Partial: $160-$210 Rush Seating 2nd Service in Auditorium: $125 st

University/College Students (full time):

1st Service: $115-225 | Partial: $80-150 2nd Service: $125-225 | Partial: $130-150 Rush Seating 2nd Service in Auditorium: $125

Children/Teens (ages 3 to 17):

1st Service: $115-165 | Partial: $80-$110 2nd Service: $125-165 | Partial: $95-$110 Rush Seating 2nd Service in Auditorium: $125

Non-Member Pricing (All Ages) 1st Service: $285-490 | Partial: $185-$310 2nd Service: $125-490 | Partial: $235-$310 Rush Seating 2nd Service in Auditorium: $125

RUSH SEATING

SECOND SERVICE AUDITORIUM: $125!

Adults, Teens and Tweens: Your Sanctuary Service Children (ages 10 and under):

Members and Non-Members: $36 This ticket will allow your child access to the Family Service. If the child will also be attending Sanctuary Services, you can purchase a seat for them which will include access to the family service as well.

Registration is required.

Kids Break Room The Fine Print

Need seats for only part of the High Holy Days?

• Your synagogue account must be in good standing in order to confirm and pay for your seats.

• If you plan not to renew your seats, or you do not contact us by Friday, August 30, your seat may be permanently released for sale to others should a new party decide to buy your seat and choose to come to all services.

• Complimentary tickets are available to attend the Yizkor portion of the Yom Kippur second service and Ne’ilah for those who require only these tickets.

Available in Late August from the shul office.

• You will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the cost of your seat(s) in January 2020.

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Contact Stacey Bazak, Ritual Secretary 204 204 287 5131 stacey@szwinnipeg.ca

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Reflections of a Thankful Family

A Message From Frank Hechter, President

Let me apologize in advance for the unabashedly personal perspective of this article. My beloved mother, Lenore Hechter, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 8th at her residence in the Simkin Centre.

Even though her passing was anticipated, the reality of her death was and continues to be emotionally, psychologically and physically challenging. Surviving family members are numb, vulnerable and unable to think clearly. We are critically dependent upon the support, caring, humanity and compassion of our community. Fortunately, our Winnipeg Jewish community has the resources, human and physical, and expertise to meet these circumstances, specifically the Simkin Centre, the Chesed Shel Emes and our Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

I am sure none of the residents, including our mother, anticipated spending their golden years in a personal care facility like the Simkin Centre. I would like to express our immense gratitude to my mother’s fellow residents, the incredible healthcare, programming, and administrative staff of the Simkin Centre for their expertise, genuine care, encouragement and compassion under incredibly difficult circumstances.

From the moment of her passing, the staff of the Simkin Centre were gentle, supportive, thoughtful and well organized. The calmness, sensitivity and immediate action provided by the Chesed Shel Emes was reassuring, respectful and professional.

Arrangements for mother’s funeral at our synagogue were handled with dignity, grace and taste. Every aspect of her funeral was a tribute and celebration of her life. We at Congregation Shaarey Zedek are blessed with an outstanding team of clergy, and dedicated, compassionate administrative, catering and cemetery personnel. We have been greeted warmly and graciously by members of our daily minyan.

Does everything always go as planned or anticipated?

No, but be assured we are incredibly fortunate that we have these critically important institutions within our Jewish community. Thank you all for your support, caring and thoughtfulness during this difficult time.

From my family to yours, may the New Year be blessed with health, happiness and laughter surrounded by family and friends.

Shanah Tovah,

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You've Lost That Magic Feeling This happened a few years ago. I was still working on the radio. Heather came one evening to pick me up after a late afternoon shift. In all the years I’d worked at TSN 1290 she had never seen the studio before.

So, I invited her in to take a peek.

She burst through the studio door excitedly, took one look, and stormed back out through the door.

“What’s the matter?!” I called out.

“I can’t handle it!” she shouted back, never breaking stride. “It’s just way too stressful!”

Huh? I stood there in silence in the empty studio.

Confused. What was so stressful?! Everyone was gone for the night. There was nothing going on!

My setup in those days was an office chair stationed at the control board – a giant slab of nobs, buttons, and sliding faders. Look up from the chair and you’d see two huge mounted screens with colourful displays, bright flashing lights, and ticking digital clocks. Look left and you’d see two computers, one with a program to play sound clips, the other with my scripts. Look right and there’s another computer recording all our shows live.

Heather’s point was it was just so busy. So chaotic.

All the buttons. All the lights. The giant clock ticking off second after second after second. A million things going at the same time.

And I suppose she was right.

To someone looking at my setup for the first time, it was pretty overwhelming. I’d just sat in that chair so many times by that point, I was numb to it.

I find it fascinating how anything in life can become routine. Even a fast-paced, high-pressure job. If you do it enough times, it almost becomes boring.

I think about my sister-in-law delivering babies as a doctor. Or my friend the firefighter. Or my other friend the traveling musician. Their jobs are so cool, so special, and yet, for them, they’re just another day at the office.

One Shabbat morning this past summer we had a Torah reading in Parashat Masei that contains two rare tropes.

Two cantillation marks that don’t appear anywhere else in the Torah. Only in this one spot. (The tropes are called Karnei Farah and Yerach Ben Yomo in case you’re curious.)

The tropes appear on back-to-back words which translate to: “two thousand cubits.” In fact, in this particular verse, the expression “two thousand cubits” appears four times. The rare tropes mark the first appearance. The second appearance is marked by different tropes that have a very high tune. The third is marked by tropes that have a low, descending tune. The fourth is marked by two very generic, run-of-the-mill tropes.

So, what’s the deal?

The pattern of the tropes on these four expressions is meant to parallel the emotional level we experience when it comes to performing mitzvot.

The first time we perform a mitzvah it’s incredibly exciting. It’s rare. It’s special. We’ve never done it before! The next time, it’s still exciting. We still get a “high”. It’s not like the very first time, but the novelty hasn’t quite worn off. But then on the third time our excitement level starts to drop. And by the fourth, that special flare is gone. The mitzvah has become routine. Almost boring.

This is the same for everything in life, really. Our jobs.

Our relationships. Do something enough and it loses its magic. No matter what it is.

The trick for us is finding a way not to lose the magic.

Not to take our activities and our mitzvot for granted.

Not to get mired in the monotony of routine.

As I write this, I’m about to head out on vacation.

A break from my routine. I know when I come back, I will be rested, refreshed, and excited to get back to work. That’s how I get the magic feeling back. That’s what works and has always worked for me. When I get too stuck in routine, I need a break.

This is the season of (Jewish) New Year Resolutions. I would encourage you to identify the things in your life where the spark has dimmed, even if just a bit, and find a way – any way – to reignite it.

Heather, Hugo, and I wish all of you a sweet, healthy, and happy New Year of breaking out of routine and cherishing the magical moments in life.

Shanah Tovah!

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A Message From Rabbi Matthew Leibl

Weeds, Bushes, and Branches Photo credit: Robyn Shapiro Photography

A Message From Rabbi Aníbal Mass A rabbi was walking down the street on Erev Rosh Hashanah when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age.

The group had surrounded a dog. Concerned that the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked, “What are you doing with that dog?”

One of the boys replied, “This dog is just an old neighborhood stray. We all want him, but only one of us can take him home. So, we’ve decided whichever one of us can tell the biggest lie will get to keep the dog.”

Of course, the rabbi was taken aback. “You boys shouldn’t be having a contest telling lies right before Rosh Hashanah!” he exclaimed. He then launched into a ten-minute sermon against lying, beginning with “Don’t you boys know it’s a sin to lie?” and ending with, “Why, when I was your age, I never told a lie.”

There was dead silence for about a minute. Just as the rabbi was beginning to think he’d gotten through to them, the smallest boy gave a deep sigh and said, “All right, give him the dog.”

I want to talk to you today about weeds, bushes and branches.

The morning before I started to write this message, I was in my house enjoying a morning coffee and looking out the window at our backyard. I saw all the bushes, trees and plants around our swimming pool. I remembered earlier in the season the branches were so thick I couldn’t access the filter and the pump to clean them. The situation became so that if I left things unattended, very soon I likely wouldn’t be able to see the filter anymore.

Then it hit me like lightning, that this is the way it is with things we do during the year.

Unfortunately, some of our actions are like weeds and dangerous branches. If we don’t watch them, if we don’t pay attention, if we don't tend to them, they will grow quickly and eventually take over. They become who we are, then something that was supposed to look beautiful and inspiring becomes ugly and depressing.

These weeds take away from the beauty of who we truly are, the beauty of our spiritual existence, the beauty of our connection to God.

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Our prayers during Rosh Hashanah are almost entirely about God as a King, as a Ruler. For example, we say “Zochreinu L’chayim Melech Chafetz Bachayim”, “Remember us for life, Ruler who delights in life”.

Technically, on Rosh Hashanah we don’t focus on our transgressions or confess our sins (that will come on Yom Kippur), but we focus on God as the Ruler of the Universe.

The reason for that, I believe, could be also found in my backyard. You see, there is nothing wrong with the bushes and trees, except they weren’t taken care of in the right way or at the right time.

The bushes don’t have to take over the backyard and there is no reason for the branches to block the pool filter.

All I have to do is to pay attention to what it is going on and carefully, constantly keep reshaping the landscape until it becomes beautiful again. But the longer I neglect it, the more difficult it will be to bring it back to its former shape.

I believe the reason why we focus on God as the Ruler of the Universe is to remember God’s Master Plan for this world and for our lives. Then we will realize we have to take care of the weeds and trim the branches that are blocking the beauty of our full potential.

On Rosh Hashanah we also remember that God is not just the Ruler but also the Source of Life.

Rosh Hashanah is about our relationship with God. God is not in the punishment and condemnation business. Instead, God’s Torah and Mitzvot are there to add life and beauty to our existence.

Recognizing God as the Source of Life teaches us that happiness doesn’t come from physicality, parties, possessions or from money. Happiness comes from living a life of meaning and purpose.

During Rosh Hashanah this year, remember what you are here for. Realize that you are not so far away from there.

Simply take some time to get rid of some weeds and trim some useless branches. Then you can reveal the beautiful and inspiring truth that is waiting to be shared.

Ashira, Ronen and I wish you all Shanah Tovah from our family to yours.

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25th Annual AMIA Community Commemoration Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Berney Theatre

Brought to you by Argentinean Manitoba Association, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, B'nai Brith Canada, League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada, Congregation Shaarey Zedek Photos by Jorge Szpajzer See all the photos on facebook.com/shaareyzedekwinnipeg/photos

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Annual Evaluation Time Again!

A Message From Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Education and Engagement Director As children start heading back to school and the days are getting shorter, we realize that the Hebrew month of Tishrei is almost upon us and we begin to take stock of what we have accomplished in our lives since last Rosh Hashanah. Our tradition teaches us to set aside time to think about our personal goals, and to consider what values and guiding principles are important to us as we attempt to achieve those goals.

To some of you, this annual evaluation may sound like managing a business plan!

Once an organization establishes its goals, top management will consider which values and guiding principles they will follow in the pursuit of these goals.

A value could be “inclusivity”; a guiding principle could be “create and demonstrate a culture of welcoming” Then, an organization has to communicate this “culture” to its members. Finally, the organization needs a strategy with specific parameters of time and resources to achieve their goals with metrics to evaluate if they are being successful.

Seen from the eyes of a modern-day businessperson, Judaism has all of these components!

As a people, we have a GOAL of improving the condition of humanity and our environment. We have VALUES like “caring for the vulnerable” and GUIDING PRINCIPLES that would encourage us to always “prefer a path of peace” whenever possible.

Concerning our COMMUNICATION STRATEGY, we spend a good deal of time trying to get the good word out.

An example is the Shema prayer, which we recite three times a day; the commandment in the Shema to spread the word through a variety of medium looks a lot like a well thought out marketing mix! “…You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might. And these words which I command you today shall be upon your heart.

You shall teach them thoroughly to your children, and you shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road, when you lie down and when you rise…. And you shall write them upon the doorposts of your house and upon your gates…”

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So, what does Judaism’s “Business Plan” have to do with me, you might ask. Well, if you care about the “pursuit of justice” and if “honouring women” and “expressing gratitude” have meaning to you and you think you can do better, our Adult Education programs may have something for you! Judaism has a variety of personal development tools to put at your fingertips and our Adult Education Department is offering a few programs to help you access these tools.

Before Rosh Hashanah, why not take the time to think about your goals for the coming year and what strategies you can put into place to achieve them.

Having a strategy and the necessary resources in place will set you on the path to success.

If you’d like to find a strategy to approach challenges in your life with positivity, sign up for Rabbi Mass’ class, The Garden of Emuna: A Practical Guide to Life.

If you would like to network and connect with friends while discussing relevant topics informed by ancient Jewish wisdom and modern Communications theories, we offer a variety of specialty groups such as Real Women of Jewish Winnipeg or Chamishi Shaarey Zedek for young adults.

On a more concrete level, if you would like to get more out of the Shabbat morning service or be able to read the Parsha or Torah portion, in the original Hebrew, we will be offering a FREE Hebrew Reading Crash Course right after the High Holy Days. Students with no prior knowledge of Hebrew could read full sentences after only five weeks!

For those who love the combination of soul food and real food, consider registering for our series, Shabbat: A Taste of the World to Come.

If you would like to know more, or would like to help with a program, feel free to call me at 204-975-3489 or send me an email to rena@szwinnipeg.ca.

Warm Regards!

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Yom Yerushalayim Celebration!

Choral Concert with the Shaarey Zedek Quartet, and Winnipeg Jewish Chorus directed by Justin Odwak; Plus the Rabbi AnĂ­bal "Yitzchak" Mass Dor Chadash Youth Choir, And Bonfire and Picnic!

Sunday, June 2, 2019 Photos by Robyn Shapiro Photography

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Sisterhood Message

Louise Raber, Sisterhood, Co-President Before we begin another year, I’d like to tell you about our fabulous Wind-Up on June 20, 2019.

It was a Pound Auction! Everyone buys something that weighs a pound, wraps it up in a disguise and it is auctioned off! It was an extremely fun-filled evening chaired by the dynamic duo of Denise Waldman and Sandy Polanski. Some of the wrapped items were very creative and the proceeds will go towards a future Sisterhood-supported project.

We are thrilled to support the Shabbat Morning Family Service. Earlier in 2019, we had purchased several new puppets and are thrilled to see how much the children, their parents and grandparents enjoy them. Especially Gamal the grumpy camel!

Also, at Leslie Emery’s request Sisterhood happily purchased special siddurim for the Family Service, the Siddur Ma Tov – A Family Shabbat Prayer Book. It gives us great pleasure to watch the future leaders of Shaarey Zedek learn and enjoy davening in a very unique and enjoyable way!

The Synagogue approached us with the concern that some of the crowns and Torah Rimonim (decorative Torah scroll handles) that adorn the Sifrei Torah are in need of re-silvering and repair. Sisterhood was able to cover the cost to restore one set of Rimonim.

The beauty of these historic and sacred items is very dear to us all.

We have some terrific programs planned and some to be planned for 2019 - 2020.

Laurie Shapiro and Thelma Sures will be sending out membership renewal notices soon, but there is no need to wait for the reminder. Our annual dues remain at $36.

We want to keep it affordable for all. However, if you can, please consider giving a bit more to help Sisterhood continue fulfilling its support requests and producing its wonderful programs. Every little bit extra helps. Thank you!

Gloria Cantor received a beautifully written thank you note from Willow Place for the items we donated for their new kitchen facility. These items were the centre pieces at the Interfaith Luncheon. They are also grateful for the clothing, toiletries, baby goods etc. donations we collect for them at the Synagogue! Keep it coming! Willow Place provides shelter for women and children escaping negative living situations. Gloria is their representative from Sisterhood.

Rochelle Pincovich has not finalized any plans yet but Sisterhood’s Mitzvah Group will once again visit the Simkin Centre on Chanukah, bringing entertainment and refreshments. We’ll serve the refreshments too.

Sisterhood’s Judaica Gift Shop re-opens on Sundays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning September 1. Carole Jeffries will happily arrange a private appointment if you’re unable to shop during those hours. Just leave her a message at 204-975-3487. Also leave her a message if you’d like to work in the Gift Shop. Volunteers are always needed, and no sales experience is required.

A donation bin is located in the lower level of the synagogue coordinated by Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood.

Current items in need include: Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Journels, Towels, Facecloths, Laundry Pods, Paper towels, Toilet paper (1-ply), Tissue, Pens, Small Journal books, Craft supplies such as glue sticks, watercolor paper, clear drying liquid glue, glue sticks, paint and paint brushes, Cleaning cloths, Canned Goods, Dry Goods, Peanut Butter, Jams etc., Metal Cutlery (Spoons and Forks), Baby Bottles, Pull-Ups/Diapers (Sizes 4, 5, 6), Diaper Cream, Baby Toys, Craft Kits (For Women, Children and Group Activities), Colouring Books, Teen gifts (i.e. watches, videos, jewelry, sport t-shirts, wallets), Bus Tickets (Adult and Youth), Gift Cards (Walmart, Superstore, Safeway, Tim Horton’s or any similar establishment to be used to purchase required items or for outings).

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The Sisterhood Shabbat will take place in early 2020.

If you, your mother, your daughter (pre or post bat mitzvah), or your Baba would like to participate, and you want to secure your favourite part of the service, call now!

The Torah Fund Campaign will begin before Pesach, but Sandy Polanski, our Torah Fund Chair, will take your donation at any time.

This year's Torah Fund theme, Chesed, means “kindness” in Hebrew. The word can also be translated as “lovingkindness,” to convey the deep love that animates Jewish acts of kindness, done without thought of reward. th The 58 Annual Interfaith Luncheon is in the planning stages. Marisa Hochman and Louise Raber are co-chairing.

It will take place after Pesach 2020, and will be exciting and engaging!

WLCJ will hold its triennial convention July 12-15 in Schaumberg, Illinois (outside Chicago). As at past conventions, the Jewels in the Crown Awards will be presented. Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood has won several of these awards and is looking forward to entering again.

Stay tuned for information on events and programs that will help us to be recognized internationally!

From Sandy Polanski and Louise Raber, Sisterhood Co-Presidents, and the Sisterhood Board, we wish everyone a Shanah Tovah Umetukah, in good health and with much happiness.

NOTE: To contact Sisterhood, please email sisterhood@ szwinnipeg.ca or phone 204-452-3711 and leave a message for us at the Synagogue office.

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Year round, the Gift Shop is always there to provide your needs. We try to cover all necessities, but if you have any ideas or requests please let us know. Also, we are always looking for new volunteers and would love to have you join us.

It doesn’t have to be on a regular schedule, a few hours every so often would be greatly appreciated.

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Weaving Class Spring 2019 Mazel Tov to the Spring weaving class students for completing their tallism with Harriet Lyons and Carol Levi of the Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood Weaving Program.

Sisterhood Pound Auction & Dinner

Sisterhood Annual WindUp Thursday, June 20, 2019 Photos by Louise Raber, Sisterhood Co-President

Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood is proud to announce that over 80 bras were collected as part of the ‘Taking Care of the Girls’ event which took play in May organized by Pamela Brooker. The garments were donated to The Clothes Closet (South Winnipeg Family Information Centre), Siloam Mission, and to Willow Place. Todah Rabah to everyone who contributed.

Mandy Safronetz, Program Coordinator, South Winnipeg Family Information Center (The Clothes Closet)

Taking Care of The Girls

Breast Cancer Screening Presentation and Bra Collection Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 PM Chaired by Pam Brooker

Shannon Shushkewich, Community Relations Coordinator, Siloam Mission

Pam Hadder, Community Coordinator, Willow Place

My Jewish Reawakening

Congregant and Guest Writer Hannon Bell

My earliest memories of being Jewish are those of my Zaida Solomon Rabinovitch presiding over the Passover seder.

The highlight for me was reciting the Four Questions.

Zaida and my family, along with my Aunt Polly (Rabinovitch) Essers, went to the Orthodox synagogue Chevra Mishnayes for the High Holy Days. So, I became immersed in Jewish traditions as a child. My faith in God and Jewish traditions were a mainstay of my being.

Fast forward to 1998 when my dear sister, Nancy, was diagnosed with cancer. I remember feeling helpless and calling out to God every night, praying for a miracle.

Her cancer was arrested but a year later it had metastasized. Again, I prayed and talked to God in the most private of conversations. But my prayers were unanswered.

Four and a half years later in 2003, Nancy succumbed to the disease at the age of fifty-one.

experience, my faith returned!

It is still a mystery to me how it happened.

What a wonderful feeling it is to believe once again and partake in all the traditions and community involvement that my “awakening” has offered me.

How has this affected me? I am now a member of the Shaarey Zedek. I am a member of the Jewish Community Choir and belong to the Rady JCC. I attend Shabbat services regularly and partake in Rabbi Mass’ Torah L’Chayim study group. I studied with Rabbi Leibl for a year to prepare for my 2nd Bar Mitzvah this past November. That was an eye-opening experience! I also attend Rabbi Mass’ conversion classes because I want to learn more.

Everything happens for a reason. I believe I had to go through what I did to rediscover a deeper spirituality. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

What’s most satisfying is that I now proudly embrace my Jewish faith and am involved in Jewish life once again, all of which has brought great joy and meaning into my life.

BESHERT!

My parents, Rose and Leon Bell lived to their mideighties, but losing Nancy was something I could not understand.

The result was I lost my Jewish faith. In fact, I didn’t believe in any type of religion, organized or not. I felt God had betrayed me. Abandoned me.

My late wife, Lorraine, would encourage me to get back to my belief in God and my “Jewishness”, but from 2003-2017 I resisted.

In 2017 a friend had a birthday aliyah at the Shaarey Zedek and invited me to share the mitzvah. It was then the inexplicable happened. Somehow, through that

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Bringing Light to Darkness The One More Candle Project

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Jacqueline Seipp, Founder and Executive Director, OneMoreCandle.org Three years ago, I had an idea. Don't get me wrong, I've had many ideas since then, but this one was different. Wouldn't it be wonderful if each of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Shoah could be "adopted" and remembered by individuals, families and synagogues throughout the world?

Having received overwhelming encouragement and support from Rabbi Green, Bill Weissmann, Ben Berkal, family and friends, the One More Candle project was launched, here, at Shaarey Zedek where my grandfather Louis Seipp z"l was a founding member.

One More Candle is now a registered charity committed to remembering every one of the 1.5 million children murdered in the Shoah. We are in partnership with B’nai Brith Canada.

We are extremely appreciative of Shaarey Zedek which is the first synagogue to accept the adoption of the memories of 399 children (365 + 29, can't forget the leap month of Adar II) who were murdered in the Shoah. Each one of their names is called daily at minyan services throughout the year.

We continue to receive support by our congregation through their adopting the memory of a child victim of the Shoah as though being one of their own, for indeed, they are ours.

Shaarey Zedek has broken new ground in an interactive and intergenerational memory project.

Since the conception of One More Candle in 2016, there are synagogues across Canada, in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan as well as the United States that support the project. People from around the world have also chosen to adopt the memory of a One More Candle child. Bar and bat mitzvah children have also made the commitment of adopting a memory. It is the perfect time to commit to honouring the memory of an “adopted” child and to remember them yearly. One More Candle gives you the opportunity to adopt a memory of a murdered child and remember that they had lived once, giving light to the darkness by saying his or her name out loud, saying Kaddish, doing an act of kindness, or simply by lighting just One More Candle.

Please join us in this very important mitzvah, the act of remembering, L’dor V’dor.

To adopt a memory, visit www.onemorecandle.org There is no charge.

You are always welcome to call us directly at 204-228-8182.

O NE M OR E CA ND LE Brings Light to Darkness Adopt the memory of a child murdered in the Shoah.

Adopt a memory so that a murdered child has someone to remember that they lived, giving light to the darkness by saying his or her name out loud, saying kaddish, and by simply lighting just One More Candle every year.

We are a registered charity.

There is no charge to adopt a memory.

Donations may be made to One More Candle at 295 Elm Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 3N6 , or donate to the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Yahrzeit Fund (204-452-3711).

onemorecandle.org in partnership with B'nai Brith Canada

Tributes

Apr 16 to Jul 31, 2019 TODAH RABAH MAZEL TOVS CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN SENT TO

Barb Neaman Bert and Elaine Schaffer Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack Sharon Allentuck HAVE BEEN Sylvia Segal on receiving the Saul Kanee RECEIVED FROM Doug Skoog and Lillian Neaman Distinguished Community Alex Sommer David Bruni Service Medal Eve Vickar and Family Harvey Frenkel Pat Charad Gnessie Vickar Essia Kaufmann Beth Goldenberg David and Diane Wilder Judith Lavitt Lorne and Louise Raber, Sid and Sharon Wolchock Zivan Saper Lindsay and Brian Terri Cherniack Judy Roman ALIYAH on her special birthday Sally Schulman Dick and Minnie Bell CONTRIBUTIONS Dick and Minnie Bell Clifford and Maxa Chisick on Jenna and Adam’s HAVE BEEN on the birth of their grandson, marriage Miles Reuben Chisick RECEIVED FROM Rita Shapera Jacob Harry and Rhonda Youell Eve Vickar Leona Buchszreiber and Family Mark and Haderra Chisick in honour of their aliyah Arthur Blank on the birth of their on his retirement Harold and Elaine Charlat granddaughter, Penny Dick and Joanne Rothberg in honour of their anniversary Stewart and Ellen Leibl and Harold’s birthday Martin and Pat Brody Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Michael Eleff and Chana Thau on their granddaughter’s Daniel and Rena Elbaze marriage in honour of their anniversary on Julia and Noah’s Helen Roseman engagement Matias Fridson and Lawrence and Eddy Werier Allan Finkel and Barb Neaman Valeriya Petrov Martin and Mira Buchwald David and Diane Wilder in honour of their aufruf on Martin’s special birthday Danny Globerman Daniel and Ellen Hamburg and Amy and Gabriel’s on the birth of his grandson, in honour of Daniel’s birthday marriage Sonny Dee Buchwald Gerry and Penny Kalef Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Lillian Zentner in honour of their anniversary Daniel Hamburg and Gerry’s birthday Allan Cantor on his special birthday on his special birthday Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch Lois Ackerman Abe and Toni Berenhaut in honour of their anniversary Earl and Suzanne Golden Marjorie Blankstein and Gloria’s birthday Mark and Marilyn Prober Sharon Bronstone Dick and Joanne Rothberg Debbie Pollock and Dee Buchwald Benjamin Pollock-Kreel Martin and Mira Buchwald Joe and Fern Hershfield in honour of Lynn Pollock’s Florence Burshtein on their special anniversary birthday Mark and Donna Cohen Gary Hyman and Miriam Corne David and Barbara Goldenberg Malik and Ruth Juravsky Elizabeth Posen in honour of her birthday and Paul Granovsky and on their special anniversary Claire Breslaw Marissa and Ron Strominger’s (married at the Shaarey Howard Jesierski and anniversary Zedek in December 1958) Sharon Maltz Bernie and Reisa Adelman Norman and Elaine Silverberg Matthew and Nola Lazar Alan Jeroff in honour of their anniversary Steven Moscovitch and Barry Stronger Sharon Segal Rose Muchnik

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Elizabeth Posen on her special birthday Harvey, Corinne and Ian Ackerman Dick and Minnie Bell Marjorie Blankstein Lillian Burke Neil and Judy Charach Roslyn Nairn Gerry Roitelman and Karen Ackerman and Family Arnold and Sondra Rice on their 4 simchas Martin and Pat Brody Toby Sawyer on Adam and Jenna’s marriage Rita Shapera Jacob Eve Vickar Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack on Steven’s induction into the Order of Manitoba and being named the Negev Gala Honoree, and on Terri’s special birthday David and Diane Wilder Allan Shefrin on receiving the Friedman Family Young Leadership Award Joel and Penny Shefrin Barry Shenkarow on his installation into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Lorne and Paulette Weiss Sally Shuckett on her grandson’s marriage Martin and Pat Brody Sheila Streifler on her special birthday Martin, Pam, Jordan and Amy Vine Donald Weidman on his special birthday Allan Finkel and Barb Neaman Lorne and Paulette Weiss on their special anniversary Larry and Shirley Brown Florence Burshtein Jim and Debby Davis Norman and Marilyn Goldberg David and Barbara Goldenberg Frank and Sue Hechter Steven Moscovitch and Sharon Segal Anita Neville Bonnie Robinson Marvin and Faith Slutchuk Libbi Walter Roberta Weiss David and Diane Wilder

David Wilder on his special birthday Doug Skoog and Lillian Neaman Julius Wise on Dylan becoming bar mitzvah Dick and Joanne Rothberg David and Lisa Woogman on Brianne’s graduation Allan and Linda Finkleman and Family Ruth Zelcer on her special birthday Barbara Goszer

CARDS OF APPRECIATION

HAVE BEEN SENT TO Frank Hechter Betty Katz Joel Lafond and Team Lieberman and Brawerman Families Rabbi Matthew Leibl Lieberman and Brawerman Families George and Jack Saltzberg and Timothy Swift Rabbi Aníbal Mass Lourdes Belik Arnold Blatt and Howie Blatt Estelle Raber Lieberman and Brawerman Families

GET WELL WISHES

Rose Bell Hannon Bell Louis Bernstein HAVE BEEN SENT TO Sherryl Steinberg Alex Berman Mark Bernstein Dick and Minnie Bell Simone Cohen Scott Murray Knazan Cecil Blankstein Harry and Rhonda Youell Marjorie Blankstein Ruth Meltzer Esther Blankstein Allan and Linda Finkleman Daniel and Ellen Hamburg and Family Ida Blankstein Bill Weissmann Daniel and Ellen Hamburg Jay and Linni Averbach Morley Blankstein Linda Blankstein CONTRIBUTIONS Marjorie Blankstein HAVE BEEN MADE Max Blankstein IN MEMORY OF Barry McArton and Carol Blankstein McArton Sidney Ackerman Karen Ackerman Verna Blankstein Daniel and Ellen Hamburg Debbie Ackerman Wesa Gerry Roitelman and Ben Blum Karen Ackerman and Family Shelley Blum Rosetta Adler Rochelle Blumenthal Morton Adler Brian, Sari and Jordan Rosenberg Izrail Amburg  Allan and Gloria Cantor Lucille Bricker Martin and Debby Bricker Roy and Tanya Asper William and Michelle Silverberg and Family Joseph Brodsky Ruth “Babs” Asper Greg and Sylvia Brodsky Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. and Michael Paterson Alice Brooker Gary and Pamela Brooker Morley Bell Dick and Minnie Bell Matt Burke Eleanor Burke Phillip Bell Lynne Pollock, Debbie Pollock Louis Cantin and Benny Pollock-Kreel Harvey and Yvonne Cantin

Anne Cantor David and Diane Wilder Elsie Cantor Allan and Gloria Cantor Barry Caplan Susan Billinkoff and Family Bruce Caplan and Family Florence Chochinov Earl and Ethel Chochinov Rose Chochinov Shelley Chochinov Joseph Chula Larry and Glory Fleisher Louis and Zelda Cohen Mark and Donna Cohen Sam Cohen Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Bella Corne Robert Corne David Corne Martin and Gail Corne Yhetta Corne Robert Corne Bessie Craven Shelley Chochinov and Family Beverly Craven Bobby and Elaine Paul Mildred Devins Rita Shapera Jacob Charles and Eva Duboff Lil Duboff Nathan Duboff Lil Duboff Judith Dyck Joyce Rothman Joseph Erenberg Marlene Shore Florence Fages Mel Fages Clara Feingold Janet Fleishman Joyce Fingerote Harry and Rhonda Youell Brian Fleishman Janet Fleishman Harold Fleishman Brownie Fleishman Jacob Fleishman Toby Sawyer Sheldon Forgan Hartley and Rishona Hyman Mordechai Fox Mina Engel and Family Jacob Freed Martin and Mira Buchwald

Arnold Frieman Lorraine Reimer Nathan Garfinkel Rita Vine Saul Garfinkel Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Esther Genser Carol Slater and Family Lawrence Genser Robert Corne Harold Gershman Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Percy Gess Lorraine Reiner Arthur Gillman Isser Held and Family Sarah Ginsberg Eleanor Burke Fanny Glass Matthew and Dianne Glass Abe Globerman Simone Cohen Scott Abe and Naomi Globerman Gerry Roitelman and Karen Ackerman and Family Paul Leinburd and Family Sergio Glogowski Miriam Glogowski Percy Goldberg Jay and Linni Averbach Eleanor Burke Leonard and Vivian Copoloff Harvey and Elaine Gamer, Daniel and Michael Frank and Sue Hechter Hartley and Rishona Hyman Gerry and Penny Kalef and Family Lillian Neaman Anita Neville Parker and Kolla Families Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater David Golumbia Elaine Golumbia Sarah Golumbia Elaine Golumbia Harvey and Faye Gorenstein Mark and Donna Cohen Shirley Grayman Marilyn Magid Abraham and Bessie Greenberg Barry and Eve Gindin Rowena Greenberg Shawn Greenberg Shirley Greenberg Saul and Brenda Greenberg

Fanny Guttman Saul and Lolly Guttman Mayer Gutwilik Toby Gutwilik Leonard Halprin Rokie Bernstein Israel Hamburg Daniel and Ellen Hamburg Clara Hamovich Martin and Mira Buchwald Cyril Hamwee Barbara Kaufman Lenore Hechter Earl and Cheryl Barish Ben Berkal and Shirley Labman Lou and Ruth Billinkoff Richard and Hennie Corrin and Family Hartley and Rishona Hyman Helen Kahane’s Daughters Phyllis Laveman Jack and Debbie Lipkin Chuck and Ruth Narvey Susn Palmer Marvin and Sandy Polanski Lorne and Louise Raber Mel and Linda Sawyer and Family Meir Serfaty and Bonnie Talbot Lorne and Paulette Weiss Linda Wolch and Family Irving Hechter Frank and Sue Hechter Yetta Helper Michael and Bonnie Helper Esther Hollenberg Joseph and Doreen Leven Gail Hyman Donald and Belva Gutkin Robert and Barbara Hyman Annis Jeroff Harry and Rhonda Youell Florence Kaminsky Rebecca Hochman Jack Kaplan Larry and Rhoda Kussin Ted and Harriet Lyons and Family William Karlinsky Amy Karlinsky and Family David Kaufman Nora Kaufman Ruebin Kaufman Klara Kaufman Shannon Kemp Brenlee Kemp Charles Klurfine Joan Little

Edith Kneller Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Gary Kravetsky Daniel and Audrey Kravetsky Myra Kravetsky Patti Morris Ben Kushner Michael Kushner and Family Ethel Kushner Marshall and Judy Pollock Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Gladys Kushner Michael Kushner and Family Max Lauer David and Diane Wilder Lebovitch Family Toby Gutwilik Robert “Rob” Lee Dick and Minnie Bell Jack and Debbie Lipkin Lorne and Paulette Weiss Jacob Leinburd Paul Leinburd and Family Arthur Lerner Jonathan and Cara Kroft and Family Victoria Levine Roberta Cantor Harvey and Elaine Gamer David and Irene Meyrowitz Lorne and Louise Raber John Michaels and Karen Stern Irwin and Hope Rajesky Kim Wattimo Shirley Lezack Jack and Carol Lezack Herb Liffman Gary Livingstone Max Lipkin Jack and Debbie Lipkin Aaron Maister Arthur Maister and Family Laurie Maister Michael Leipsic Esther Maizlin Robert Schwob Lily Mandel Alan and Marlene Schweid Jacob Manishen Beverley Manishen Pearl Manishen Beverley Manishen Florence Manusow David Manusow In Memoriam continued on next page ...

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Shirley Permack Pat Charad Maxine Cristall Hazel Kushner Barbara Maslowsky Larry and Rhoda Kussin Debbie Maslowsky and Family Beverley Lockshin Ruth Zelcer Sally Maslovsky Murray and Sharon Knazan Maurice Pierce David and Sheila Brodovsky George Meyers Barbara Meyers Hyman Portnoy Lil Duboff Cecile Meyrowitz David and Irene Meyrowitz Leonard Portnoy Lil Duboff Rachel Mindell Frank and Sue Hechter Pessie Portnoy Lil Duboff William Mindell Frank and Sue Hechter Harry Plattner Sos Plattner James Mock Irv and Sandra Shore David Pogrebicky Natasha Kravtsov Slateon Morry Barry and Eve Gindin Harold Pollock and Family Stewart and Ellen Leibl Arnice Pollock David Michael Hartley Moscovitch Norman Pollock Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch Arnice Pollock Sam Muchnik Marcia Potter Rose Muchnik Allan and Linda Finkleman Murray and Sharon Knazan Sarah Muryn Neil and Elaine Margolis Taub Portigal Frank and Gail Spivak Sylvia Nairn Norman and Elaine Silverberg Anne Rabinovitch Hannon Bell Jack Neaman Barb Neaman Solomon Rabinovitch Hannon Bell Max “Maxwell” Nelko Sam and Wendy Wilder Mayer Rabkin Mavis Rabkin and Family Frances Nemy Corinne Nemy Rose Rady Marjorie Blankstein Morton Nemy Corinne Nemy Pearl Ratson Earl and Ethel Chochinov Nadine Nemy Dick and Minnie Bell Samuel Reich Syd Palansky and Sandy Hurwitz Lorraine Reiner Brian and Jeanne Pauls Jennie Rich Jack and Linda Rabkin David and Mona Rich Marc and Cindy Streifler and Family Sam Rittberg Shelley Zelcer, Paul and Sharon Bronstone Hallie Jamieson Earl Robinson Alexander Newhouse Bonnie Robinson Laura Richman Albert Rosenberg Sydney Parks Ben Berkal and Shirley Labman Paula Parks Lou and Ruth Billinkoff Isser Held and Family Issie Paul Bobby and Elaine Paul Ruth Rosenberg David and Mona Rich Sylvia Peikoff Karen Gomori Cecilia Rosner David Rosner Shayneh Permack David Permack Charles Rosner David Rosner

Irving Rossman Dale Rossman Marvin Rothstein Gerald and Susan Rosenby Harry Rubenstein Arnold and Beverly Zatser Leon Rubin Bob Winograd Rose Rypp Morley Rypp Elizabeth Schachter Jonathan and Cara Kroft and Family Joseph Schachter David and Diane Wilder Samuel and Fay Schicher Leo Shearer Marvin Schulman Sally Schulman Eva Schwob Robert Schwob Saul Scott David and Sheila Rabb and Family Léon Serfaty Meir Serfaty and Bonnie Talbot Elvin Shapiro Allan and Gloria Cantor Bert Shatsky Eleanor Burke Marjorie Shatsky Arthur and Elaine Charach and Family Saul and Brenda Greenberg Roberta Hurtig Dick and Joanne Rothberg Morley Rypp David and Diane Wilder Rochelle Zimberg Conrad Shefrin Joel and Penny Shefrin Clara Shindleman Greenberg Jack Shindleman Sarah Shindleman Jack Shindleman Sophie Shindleman Goldstein Jack Shindleman Max Shore Irv and Sandy Shore Samuel Shore Irv and Sandy Shore Roberta Short Rita Shapera Jacob Morris and Dorys Silver Beth Goldenberg Rita Shapera Jacob

Harry Silverberg Nora Kaufman Ernest Slutchuk Donna Slutchuk Barney Sneiderman Carla Shapiro and Family David Spivak Frank and Gail Spivak Malick Spivak Frank and Gail Spivak Rose Spivak Frank and Gail Spivak Adele Standil Leonard and Vivian Copoloff Sidney Standil Alan Standil Sam Steel Freda Steel and Family Mary Stein Beverley Manishen Clara Steinberg Rita Shapera Jacob Allan Stern Donni Stern Susan Stern Donni Stern Howie Stillman Neil and Elaine Margolis Harry Stitz Neil Stitz Gershon Sucharov Trevor and Alissa Miller Mendel Szternfeld Jack and Debbie Lipkin Marcie Tenenbaum Estelle Kliman Eileen Tessler Karen Tessler Chasia Thompson Myra Frieman Lillian Titleman Neil and Elaine Margolis Aaron Udler Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch Florence Vickar Reva Micflikier and Family Larry and Tova Vickar and Family Gertrude Vickar Gnessie Vickar and Family Joe Vickar Gnessie Vickar and Family Yaphim Vladimirski Vladimir Vladimirski Julius Wassermann Sigi and Jackie Wassermann

Bob Weidman Eve Vickar and Family Sue Weiss Gary and Pamela Brooker Harold and Elaine Charlat Frank and Sue Hechter and Family Isser Held and Family Gary Hyman and Miriam Corne Elliot Leven Sandra Miller Wendy Moglove and Sean Moglove Gerald and Susan Rosenby Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Lillian Zentner Judith Weiszmann Dan Brodsky and Ann Weiszmann Emanuel Wilder David and Diane Wilder Rachel Wilder David and Diane Wilder Teddy Wire Alvin Wire Eve Wolinsky Joyce Rothman Lois Zatser Arnold and Beverly Zatser Ben Zaidman Shelley Chochinov Ellen Zaidman Annie Zelickson Eleanor Burke Elaine Gamer and Louise Raber and Families Hersch Zentner Lillian Zentner and Family Pamela Zentner Lois Ackerman Dick and Minnie Bell Earl and Suzanne Golden Paul Granovsky and Claire Breslaw Daniel and Ellen Hamburg Harvey and Rochelle Litman Syd Palansky and Sandy Hurwitz Leon Pincovich and Simone Margolis Marc and Cindy Streifler, Riley, Jesse and Seth David and Diane Wilder Arnold and Beverly Zatser Ruth Zelcer Leo Zimmer Jeanette Zimmer Samuel Zinman Bill and Elaine Bebchuk

LEAVES ON THE TREE OF LIFE HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO

TREE OF LIFE

Martin Buchwald on his Second Bar Mitzvah Mira, Robyn and Jeff, Jonathan and Susan and Grandchildren Daniel Hamburg on his 83rd Birthday Ellen, Jonathon, Lisa and Richard, Joshua, Ben, Leah, David, Jacob and Rachel Sarah Elizabeth Rossen and Benjamin Alexander Rossen on becoming B’nai Mitzvah Their Family Susannah Mariah Rossen on becoming Bat Mitzvah Her Family

Honour a special simcha or memorialize a loved one with a personalized leaf or stone on the Tree of Life. Our Tree is a signed, original work of art, carved bas-relief and cast in solid bronze. Alder Leaves are available for $200 each.

ENHANCEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS

Donations start at $18 and can be gifted to a variety of funds.

TO THE SHABBAT MORNING KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY

Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LLD and Michael Paterson in memory of Ruth “Babs” Asper Martin and Mira Buchwald in celebration of Martin’s birthday Allan and Gloria Cantor in celebration of Allan’s birthday Sandra Caplan in memory of Barry Caplan Daniel and Ellen Hamburg in celebration of Daniel’s birthday Allan and Reva Micflikier, Joel Lazer and Faye VickarLazer, Larry and Tova Vickar in memory of Florence Vickar Rochelle Pincovich in celebration of Leon’s birthday Steven Schipper and Terri Cherniack in celebration of Terri’s birthday Lorne and Paulette Weiss in celebration of their anniversary David and Diane Wilder in celebration of David’s birthday

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In Memoriam Dr. Percy Goldberg

Beloved father of Hennie (Richard) Corrin, Barbara Goldberg, Patrice Goldberg and Laurence Goldberg (Diane Spivak)

Shirley Guslits

David Pollock

Beloved husband of Ruth Pollock, father of Melanie (Leo) Panitch, Scarlet Pollock, Daryl Pollock (Wendy Wyatt), Fred Kaplan (Brooke Gladstone), and father-in-law of Joanne Kaplan

Leon Rubin

Beloved mother of Mark Guslits (Carolyn Lecker Guslits) and Barbara Kaplan (Ken Scott)

Beloved father of David (Devorah) Rubin, Lisa Howie and Daniel Rubin

Lenore Hechter

Saul Scott

Beloved mother of Frank (Sue) Hechter and Ralph (Nancy) Hechter

Beloved mother of Larry (Janet) Hershfield and Neil Hershfield

Beloved father of Laurie Blanchard (Jeff Rutledge), Terri (Ian) Mackenzie, Maureen Scott (Colin Hegan), Nancy Scott (Marty Rapton) and Bryan Scott (Jennifer Upton)

Robert Lee

Marjorie Shatsky

Vera Hershfield

Beloved brother of Rick Lee (Laurie Shapiro)

Victoria Levine

Beloved mother of Marc (Janice) Levine and Sheryl Levine (Steve Hayman)

Shirley Nerman

Beloved mother of David (Pat) Nerman, Howard Nerman (Marla Shragge), Gary Nerman (Mary-Ann Huen), Lisa (Allan) Gold and mother-in-law of Reesa Nerman

Shirley Permack

Beloved wife of David Permack, mother of Sheldon Permack (Kishwar Mirza), Michael (Francine) Permack and Sharon Permack, and sister of Neil (Elaine) Margolis and Liba (Tommy) Stillman

Beloved mother of Rick Shatsky and grandmother of Myles Shatsky, Patti (Michael) Charach

Leya Tapper

Beloved wife of Bernie Tapper, mother of Heather (Jeffrey) Koplovich, mother-in-law of Lauren Tapper and sister of Harvey (Nessie) Cogan, sister-in-law of Marcia Cogan, Roslind (Peter) Olin

Sara (Sue) Weiss

Beloved mother of Stephen (Cheryl) Weiss and Jerry (Audrey) Weiss, sister of Sam Victor and Beverley Potesky

Pamela Zentner

Beloved mother of Jonah Posner and daughter of Lillian Zentner and sister of Ali Zentner (Jason Brackman)

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VIDEO STREAM Thanks to a generous donation by Harriet and Teddy Lyons and Family, we are excited to now offer L i v e V i d e o S t r e a m i n g of: Minyan and Shabbat Services Life Cycle Events Shaarey Zedek Special Services and Events Private and Public Events

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

A musical, engaging, relaxed and interactive Shabbat morning experience!

Daily Minyan 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, Canadian Holidays & Non-Working Jewish Holidays 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Gratitude • Song • Prayer • Puppets • Torah • Togetherness • Kiddush

Shabbat Family Service For All Families!

With Rabbi Aníbal Mass and Friends!

WEEKLY AT 10:45 AM

Returns from summer hiatus September 7th!

No Service Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, Dec 28

Stay tuned for information about Themed, and Combined Family/Main Services

Playgroup Explore Experiment

Learn

Grow

A weekly social-cultural program for children to explore the world together and experience Jewish music, holidays and concepts in a creative and playful way.

Wednesday Group

With

Bonnie Robinson,

Preschool Teacher

Thursday Group

Recommended Ages: 2 and Under

Recommended Ages: 3+

Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:00 AM October 16 to December 18, 2019

Thursdays 1:00 to 2:30 PM October 17 to December 19, 2019

Cost for Children Ages 12 Months and under: Term: $50 ($35 Members) • Drop-ins: $7 ($5 Members) Cost for Children over 12 Months of Age: Term: $90 ($70 Members) • Drop-ins: $12 ($10 Members)

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Cost for Children Ages 12 Months and under: Term: $50 ($35 Members) • Drop-ins: $7 ($5 Members) Cost for Children over 12 Months of Age: Term: $90 ($70 Members) • Drop-ins: $12 ($10 Members)

Free trial class for new attendees!

Registration and Questions: 204-452-3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca

JOIN US ON THURSDAYS!!!

Are you curious, engaged with the world, and have eclectic interests? Do you want to stay informed?

Would you like to get together with friends over lunch, and listen to outstanding speakers?

Then sign up for the Lanny Remis Speakers Forum, every Thursday 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM, held at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue.

To register or for more information: allanpc@shaw.ca or 204-942-1768 September 12 - Capt. Arnold Noteh Glogauer, Chaplain, 77 Wing Winnipeg, Royal Canadian Air Forces: "Serving THE KING OF KINGS and HRH, the Queen" September 19 - MP James G. Carr, L. Winnipeg South Centre, Minister of International Trade Diversification: "A Conversation with Jim Carr".

September 26 - no Remis, due to the upcoming High Holy Days.

October 3 - Berdina Shorten, "Life in Stoney Mountain and Rockwood Prisons"

October 10 - Martin Zeilig, "Life as a Civilian Journalist at the Canadian Forces Base in Winnipeg" October 17 - Harvey Secter, "Balancing Transformation and Tradition; a challenge for universities in the 21st century" October 24 - no Remis October 31 - Kinzey Posen, talks about his career at CBC, covering primarily music.

This is the closing programme for 2019.

The 2020 season will begin In May, 2020.

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Tu B'Av -

The Revival of the Ancient Jewish Celebration of Love

This Year Featuring Tango Salon Winnipeg!

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Generously Sponsored by Lloyd Secter Photos by Robyn Shapiro Photography

Mark Your Calendar General Monash Remebrance Memorial Service

Fri, Nov 8

Family Shabbat Dinner Fri, Nov 15

Annual General Meeting

Thu, Nov 21

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BOOK REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

THE GARDEN OF EMUNA: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LIFE W i t h Rabbi Aní bal Mass

Join Rabbi Aníbal Mass monthly as we explore and discuss this faciniating book on having Faith from a Jewish perspective.

Weds, Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 11 7:00 to 8:30 PM

(Continues 2020: Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 25, May 20, Jun 17) $36 for the Series • Limited Space, Registration Required Includes Book and Refreshments Book Synoposis: Emuna--faith--is the cornerstone for every Jew, and a deepening of faith opens our eyes to blessings and opportunities we never thought possible.

This practical book offers insights into emuna, collected from very stories, commentaries, and teachings presented in an easily readable format. Comparing faith to a garden, this book leads the reader into the lush, fragrant world of true emuna--an existence marked by its exquisite limitlessness and a manner of living that is harmonious with God's will.

LEARN HEBREW READING CHAVURAH FREE

(Level 1) With DR RENA SECTER ELBAZE

Join us for a five week course with Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze to learn to read or refresh your Hebrew reading skills. This workshop is designed to help students navigate the prayer service. Level 2 will be offered in March 2020.

Tuesdays, Nov 5 - Dec 3, 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Five Free Sessions (Optional Lunch $5) Registration Required This event is held in conjunction with Sukkot Across America – Let’s Celebrate Together – sponsored by the NJOP (National Jewish Outreach Project).

THE BIBLE IN 90 MINUTES W i t h Rabbi Ma t t hew Lei bl

Become a Bible Whiz in just one night! Take this crash course on the whole Tanach. Everything you need to know from Genesis through Chronicles in 90 minutes – or fewer! It’s like speed dating for the Bible! (Sort of. Definitely better than anything you’d find in Coles Notes.)

Tue, Nov 5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

$10 • Registration Encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome

Stay up to date, watch services, and sign up for our email notices at www.szwinnipeg.ca

Jews, Non-Jews, Experienced, Unexperienced, No Audition!

Come join our Choir!

Directed and Conducted by

Justin Odwak

Tuesdays, Nov 5, 2019 to Jun 9, 2020 at Shaarey Zedek - 7 to 9PM

Join today! 204-287-5135 or justin@szwinnipeg.ca (Annual Fee: $200)

CHAMISHI SHAAREY ZEDEK NETWORKING FOR YOUNG ADULTS W i t h D r Rena S ect er El baze

Explore modern professional development informed by ancient Jewish wisdom. Refreshments served.

Session 1 of 5 Wed, Nov 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Topic To Be Announced

$15 per Session or $65 for the Series • Registration Encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome (Session 2: Jan 16, Session 3: Mar 19, Session 4: May 14, Session 5: Jun 18)

THE REAL WOMEN OF JEWISH WINNIPEG:

WOMEN’S NETWORKING

W i t h D r Re n a Sect er El baze

This group offers women an opportunity to discuss strategies for surviving and thriving within the challenges of modern living, Inspired by Jewish wisdom.

Come enjoy healthy refreshments and snacks.

Session 1 of 3 Thu, Nov 28, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Topic TBA

$18 per Session or $45 for the Series (Session 2: Feb 6, Session 3: May 7), Registration Encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome

TORAH L’CHAYIM

With Rabbi Aníbal 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 After Kiddush

Register Today 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca Questions?

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Selichot (21 Elul) Erev Rosh Hashanah

Sat, Sep 21

Rosh Hashanah 1 (1 Tishrei) Rosh Hashanah 2 (2 Tishrei) Kol Nidre (10 Tishrei) Yom Kippur (10 Tishrei) Erev Sukkot (15 Tishrei) Thanksgiving Sukkot Day 1 (15 Tishrei) Sukkot Day 2 (16 Tishrei) Sukkot Chol Hamoed (17 Tishrei - 20 Tishrei) Hoshanah Rabah (21 Tishrei) Shemini Atzeret YIZKOR (22 Tishrei) Simchat Torah (23 Tishrei) Remembrance Day

Mon, Sep 30 Tue, Oct 1 Tue, Oct 8 Wed, Oct 9 Sun, Oct 13 Mon, Oct 14 Mon, Oct 14 Tue, Oct 15 Wed, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 19 Sun, Oct 20

Sun, Sep 29

Mon, Oct 21 Tue, Oct 22 Mon, Nov 11

Volunteer Night Help to sort and package food for people in our community who are in need. An evening of volunteering brings satisfaction and helps so many people! Please considering joining us.

Returning this fall!

Contact the shul for upcoming volunteer opportunities 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca

Stay up to date, watch services, and sign up for our email notices at www.szwinnipeg.ca

Young Adult Bonfire

Thursday, July 25, 2019 Photos by Javier Gore

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5:30PM MUSICAL KABBALAT SHABBAT RABBI MATTHEW LEIBL COCKTAIL RECEPTION

CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK

561 WELLINGTON CRESCENT FREE • NO REGISTRATION

8:00PM

HOMEHOSTED SHABBAT DINNER

HOSTED AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE

204-452-3711 hello@szwininipeg.ca $12 • REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEP 10

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Havdallah and Musical Kirtan Selichot Service

Kirtan Selichot

Sat

Sep 21 8:00 PM

Featuring an ensemble of musicians including Rabbi Aníbal Mass on the Harmonium!

Followed by

East Indian Pastries & Chai Tea No Registration Required FREE EVENT

This event has been planned for an adult audience, however, children are welcome

Everyone Is Welcome!

Enjoy appetizers in the Sukkah followed by a delicious Sukkoth dinner including learning with our Rabbis followed With Rabbi Aníbal Mass by a Jewish Film Night. and Rabbi Matthew Leibl Make the traditional blessings; Shake the Lulav FREE EVENT and Etrog, Find out what has Registration Required been bringing Jews into the Thu, Program Includes Dinner! “tent” for thousands of years.

6:45 PM Sukkah on the Dinner Menu: Sliced challah,

by Fri, Oct 11 Steinkopf Family Plaza gourmet pizza, Caesar salad, 204 452 3711 & Film Screening Indoors garlic toast, ice cream. hello@szwinnipeg.ca

Sukkot Dinner & Jewish Film Night Food  Film  Fun!

Oct 17

Simchat Torah Celebration!

A U n i q u e O n c e A Ye a r E x p e r i e n c e !

Mon, Oct

21 at 6:30 PM

6:30 PM Life-Size Torah "Tour", Un-scrolling the Torah, Readings, Hakafot (Procession), Israeli Dancing, and Singing

8:00 PM After Party with Feature Cake and Ice Cream Bar! Featuring: Rabbi Matthew Leibl and Rabbi Aníbal Mass; Lay Clergy: Bonnie Robinson, Bill Weissmann (Shammes); And Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director.

FREE EVENT No Registration Required

Everyone Is Welcome!