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Shaarey Zedek

Celebrating Community and Culture

Re-visioning the Synagogue

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Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Sid Schwarz See Page 28

Rabbi Alan Green.......................... 5 Uri Kraut, President....................... 7 Meet the Board.................... 6 Chazzan AnĂ­bal Mass................... 9 Dr. Ruth Ashrafi, Programming... 10 Mildred Devins, Adult Leisure Coordinator........... 11 Message from Sisterhood............ 11 Making Connections, Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze................. 21

Sections Mazel Tov...................................... 4 Sisterhood Gift Shop.................... 11 Tributes........................................ 12 In Memoriam............................... 17 Todah Rabah............................... 22 Programs/Services....................... 26 Photo Gallery 2, 8, 18, 21, 24 Congregation Shaarey Zedek 561 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg MB R3M 0A6 t 204 452 3711 f 204 474 1184 www.szwinnipeg.ca info@szwinnipeg.ca CANADA POST PUBLICATION #40019561

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PARADIGM SHIFT MESSAGE FROM RABBI ALAN GREEN

Over the past thirty-six centuries, Judaism has gone through many paradigm shifts. What is a paradigm shift? According to Thomas Kuhn, history is a series of paradigm shifts: “a series of peaceful interludes, punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions,” in which “one conceptual world view is replaced by another.”

Looking at the vast expanse of Jewish history, it’s easy to locate these fundamental shifts: from slavery in Egypt to revelation at Mt. Sinai; from nomadic life in the Sinai peninsula to building the First Temple in Jerusalem; from the destruction of the First Temple to Israel’s greatest period of prophecy; from the destruction of the Second Temple to the development of Rabbinic Judaism; from the expulsion from Spain to the flowering of Jewish mysticism; from the Scientific Revolution to the emergence of liberal Judaism; and from the Holocaust to the founding of the State of Israel.

That’s a great deal of change for one small people to digest!

Yet there is one, overarching pulse that can be distilled from all these paradigm shifts. It’s like the beating of the heart – concentration followed by diffusion, followed by concentration, followed by diffusion. During the periods of concentration, political and spiritual authorities are centralized and organized. Some examples: the patriarchs and matriarchs; when the head of the clan was the one in charge; the Temples and monarchy; when power was concentrated in priesthood and king; and today, in the State of Israel, where Jews are once again “a free people in our own land.”

Some examples of diffusion include the centuries of enslavement in Egypt, when there was no discernible leadership; the exile following the destruction of the Second Temple, when there were many different centers of leadership; and today, when there is a significant move away from identification with, and participation in synagogue life.

This last paradigm shift isn’t limited to Jews and Judaism.

Actually, every spiritual tradition on earth is subject to this same force of diffusion. As technology has progressed, the power of individuals to access their own information, and go their own way has increased exponentially.

Computers, the Internet, and social media give people fewer reasons to leave their homes, or engage in face to face interactions. This tendency has wrought havoc in many different spheres – social, cultural, political, and religious.

One could easily see this modern diffusing tendency as negative and frightening. Paradigm shifts are always uncertain. Paradigm shifts are always a cause for some degree of anxiety. But change is part of what it means to be alive. Non-change is as good a definition of death as one can find anywhere. So the question becomes how to respond to a paradigm shift like the one the Jewish world is experiencing today?

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Over the last several years, we have seen how lifecycle events such as B’nai Mitzvah and weddings have moved to venues far removed from the world of synagogues, rabbis, and cantors. I read this as a powerful indication of discomfort with Jewish institutions, which many modern Jews see as inflexible, irrelevant, and expensive. Why then shouldn’t an empowered Jewish family hold its lifecycle events with the hall, caterer, and clergy of its choice?

This is why, after many months of deliberation, Shaarey Zedek has decided to respond positively and pro-actively to this brave new world of religious freedom. From now on, Shaarey Zedek clergy are empowered to officiate at B’nai Mitzvah and weddings in the location of your choice, without dietary restrictions.

There’s an old saying: “If the mountain will not come to Muhammed, then Muhammed must go to the mountain.” If the Jewish people no longer wish to come to synagogue, then the synagogue must go the people. Does this represent a significant change in Jewish life? No doubt about it. Will this change sit uneasily with some people? There is no doubt about that either.

The degree to which contemporary Jews have abandoned synagogues isn’t a development I foresaw even five years ago. Actually, I never thought I would write a Shofar article like this during my tenure at Shaarey Zedek. Yet change is upon us. A new paradigm of Jewish life is emerging before our very eyes. Modern Jewish institutions cannot afford to ignore it.

However, this essential question remains: Will our decision to celebrate lifecycle events outside the confines of the Shaarey Zedek sanctuary contribute to a more vibrant Jewish future?

My very strong feeling is that the answer is yes. Just as the paradigm shifts of the Jewish past have yielded unexpectedly rich spiritual fruits, so do I expect this fundamental change to do the same. Diffusion is the manure which fuels the rich harvests of concentrated growth in Jewish history.

In this Tu B’Shevat season, in which we celebrate the continued vitality of the Tree of Life in the face of all possible vicissitudes of life, may we and all future generations of the Jewish people continue to enjoy the richness of Jewish experience, wherever it happens to take place--within the synagogue, or without.

With all best wishes for a joyful Tu B’Shevat,

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Uri Kraut President

Lorne Weiss

Vice President

Dr. Brent Schacter

Immediate Past President

Ben Berkal

Rishona Hyman

Amy Karlinsky

Joel Lazer

Howard Morry

Anita Neville

Hart Pollack

Stuart Pudavick

Syd Thompson

Louise Raber

Rabbi Alan Green

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Senior Rabbi Ex-Officio

Ian Staniloff

Executive Director Ex-Officio

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MEET THE 2014-15 BOARD

MESSAGE FROM

URI KRAUT PRESIDENT

My journey started several years ago when I received a letter from Rocky Pollack’s office. Now for some of you that may be a regular experience, but for me, getting a letter from the provincial court seemed to bring up much anxiety about potential speeding tickets or other such legal matters. With great relief Rocky was “only” inviting me to join a strategic planning cabinet for the future of Shaarey Zedek and really for the future of Judaism in Winnipeg. Maybe it was relief or the challenge that the letter posed, but I decided I was in.

Little did I know then, that this journey would continue for the better part of six years, culminating in this position. I am truly honoured and excited to take on this challenge as your incoming president.

Our 125th anniversary year has come to an end appropriately concluding with the holiday of Chanukah, the festival of light.

This is a good metaphor for our Shul and our people; the humble candle of Chanukah was never designed to banish the dark, in fact it is intentionally much smaller than even our Shabbat candle. It was designed to punctuate the darkness with light; to have something visible amongst the vastness of darkness. The menorah and the holiday are a message for all Jews, and maybe the world, that we are still here regardless of the darkness.

It’s interesting because that is the challenge that attracted me six years ago to Shaarey Zedek’s planning committee. How can we ensure that the Shul and Judaism are still here in the future? What can we do now to help that?

In some ways these are questions every generation asks and ultimately every generation answers in its own way. But there is something more urgent now. As a community we are educating our children, we are upholding the values of tzedakah, and some continue to pray and study Torah regularly. We connect as Jew’s socially at various events and we have our families and friends that keep us in our community both the larger one and also our smaller personal ones.

But the tide of secularism and its corresponding influences are not abating and the challenges of finding meaning in our traditions takes work and focus. Many are not interested or up to it – we wait for answers from the major centers of Judaism….

But none have come.

Maybe smaller communities like Winnipeg will feel this first and will need to answer it first. I do not believe that is arrogant or unrealistic, I believe that it is history. If you read the biographies, the myths, or even Wikipedia about Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Hillel, or Maimonides you will quickly see none of them were from the center of Judaism where it was strong. They were outsiders and came from where it was weaker.

As a Shul and as a community I humbly suggest, we cannot wait for others to answer these challenges; we must do it ourselves.

Over the past 125 years Shaarey Zedek leaders have exhibited vision and passion for a future in Judaism that was modern and relevant. The Shul has been a leader in providing new and liberal interpretations of our traditions for decades

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and I am confident this will continue for the next 25 years. But we are being tasked with a new challenge – we need to offer more than just prayer or education. We need to connect with our generation and provide greater meaning or as a people we may be overwhelmed by the waves of inactivity and other priorities that are already amongst us.

A people can be perpetuated by shared experiences and Shaarey Zedek is a house of sacred ones. Shul is a Jewish person’s place of renewal. This can reseed and reorient us and I believe this is bigger than prayer or Torah study even if it is the fundamental purpose of both. It is why reengagement can succeed but also why we need your help. No one person or group of people has a monopoly on meaning or good ideas.

Over the next several months we will be inviting many congregants to focus groups to discuss their thoughts and ideas further, we will be engaging you with online surveys to glean more, and we have other exciting engagement initiatives planned. I look forward to sharing those with you next time!

I look forward to celebrating Tu B’Shevat with you!

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TU MESSAGE B’SHEVAT FROM

We read in the Mishnah: There are four New Year days: The first of Nissan is New Year for the ascension of Kings and for the regular rotation of festivals. The first of Elul is New Year for the cattle-tithe, but according to Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Simeon, it is on the first of Tishrei. The first of Tishrei is New Year’s Day for ordinary years, for sabbatic years, and jubilees; and also for the planting of trees and for herbs. On the first day of Shevat is the New Year for trees, according to the school of Shammai; but the school of Hillel says it is on Tu B’shevat (the fifteenth of Shevat).

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our heritage), water (Torah), air (spiritual life), and fire (warmth of friendship and community).

If we possess these four elements in our lives, we already have the potential to overcome any obstacle.

There are times when we feel depressed and overwhelmed by a long dark “winter” in our lives, either physically or spiritually. But Tu B’Shevat is here to teach us that we should never despair! Just after the coldest part of the winter, when the fruits are still “hidden”, comes the spring and the blossoming. Surely our potential shall bear fruit like a beautiful tree.

The Talmud explains the rationale behind having the new year for trees in Shevat: “Rabbi Eleazar said in the name of Rabbi Oshaia: Because by then the greater part of the year’s rain has fallen (and the trees now begin to blossom) and the greater part of the cycle (winter) is still to come”.

Rosh Hashanah 14a Rabbi Menachem Meiri (Spain, 1249 – 1310), in explaining Tu B’Shevat, says that the significance of this particular New Year is that there are 3 months of winter – Tevet, Shevat and Adar – and Tu B’Shevat is exactly mid-winter, being the middle day of the middle of the three winter months. From this day and on, the sharpness of winter begins to dissipate and the trees begin their growth for the coming months.

Tu B’Shevat then, is a time when the bitterness, coldness, and darkness represented by winter begin to fade away and a new hope is felt as manifested by new buds that begin to appear on trees.

This day should be relevant to everybody, for the Torah compares a person to a tree.

We read in Deuteronomy 20:19 “…for is the tree of the field a man, that it should be besieged by you?...” This translation is consistent with most English translations of this verse. But I prefer to interpret these words in the manner of the majority of the major biblical commentators in the Jewish tradition, as a statement rather than a rhetorical question, translating the verse as follows: “for man is a tree of the field – to bring the city before you in a siege”.

A tree needs the four basic elements in order to survive: soil, water, air, and fire (sun). Human beings also require the same basic elements: soil (strong roots, connection to

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CHAZZAN ANĺBAL MASS

MESSAGE FROM DR. RUTH ASHRAFI

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Programs For Families!

Shaarey Zedek wants to be your Jewish home away from home. In this Shofar I want to write about the exciting changes and additions taking place in family and children programming. The staff is working hard to build a community of families and provide engaging programming for children of all ages and their parents.

Revamped Family Services

Do you like to sing? Do you enjoy listening to a good story?

Do you want to meet other families and children? Then come and check out our revamped family services. Our group of regular attendees had a productive discussion on how to make this service even more attractive for all ages: From babies and toddlers, elementary-age and, yes, even adults. The children are in charge and every child has a task. The parents are put to work too. One mom reads Torah and other parents retell the story of the week in English and read Jewish stories for different ages. Cantor Mass is teaching us the hottest melodies to the traditional prayers. When we are done, we join the congregation for the final part of the service. Oh, and let’s not forget that we have made some child-friendly changes to the Kiddush too. No, I will not say what they are. Just come and see for yourselves how good they taste!

Kids Having Fun on Shabbat

Children are always welcome at Shaarey Zedek! But we all know that a Shabbat morning service can be a bit long to sit still! So join us in the Upstairs Lounge for Kids Having Fun on Shabbat. Parents can leave their children with us, while they themselves attend the service. Meanwhile the children are having a fabulous time with listening to a story from the weekly Torah portion, singing, and listening to a Jewish story. And all of this while nibbling on a yummy snack. Of course, there is lots of time to play games as well!

Shabbat Dinner Club

Welcome to our Shabbat Dinner Club! Once every couple of weeks, we meet in someone’s home and celebrate Shabbat together! We have a traditional Shabbat dinner, sing songs, the children play together and the parents have time to schmooze. Everybody is enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Shabbat. Some families have offered to be hosts for Friday night dinners. We want you all to join in this fabulous club! If you want to be a host or if you want to be hosted, or both, please contact me and we’ll welcome you into our Friday night community!

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Welcome New Members!

Karen Appel and Joe Kalturnyk and Family Michael Arenson and Alicia Lapple Jay and Linni Averbach Maya Lopez Bähr and Family Adam and Valorie Bronstone Lisa Cohen and Family Ken Dufault and Claire Jaeger Mark and Valentina Gershkovich Sandra Gordon Stanley Hyman Gavin Katz and Robyn Nelson Leslie Kiesman and Robert-James Mulder Jeffrey and Heather Koplovich and Family Frank Lavitt and Ahava Halpern and Family

Jan and Carolyn Linder and Family Susn Palmer Robert Phillips Dennis Reimer Brian and Sari Rosenberg and Family Fernando and Elizabeth Rybka and Family Janet Scott Steven Segal and Mara Zimmerman and Family Jay and Robyn Shapiro and Family Guillermo Szpigiel and Erica Dorfman and Family Jason Tapper and Susie Freedman Tapper and Family Milton and Brenda Tenenbein Allan Yamron & Frances Held

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ADULT LEISURE VIGNETTE MILDRED DEVINS

Some time ago there was an article in the Winnipeg Free Press that addressed the lack of attempts to interact with other groups in our society.

That got my attention because Adult Leisure attempts to do just that.

Our first attempt (through B’nai Brith) was to invite a group of aboriginal people to have lunch with us at the synagogue.

We entertained them, and they entertained us. One gentleman sang and played the guitar, and said he was thrilled to have been invited to the synagogue – a place he had never been before. A clergyman in the group expressed his respect and admiration for the Jewish people. He had led several pilgrimages to Israel and had been invited to head the aboriginal embassy there. On another occasion, we invited a group of Japanese people to a program. Rabbi Green welcomed them.

Before they left, each of them made a contribution which was graciously donated to Adult Leisure. These were only a few of the many positive, multi-cultural experiences we’ve shared over the years.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM

WINNIPEG CONFERENCE

The Sisterhood/Women’s Leagues of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Congregation Etz Chayim are joining together to host the annual conference of The Intracontinental Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. ICR is the name of the region that encompasses the provinces and states of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and the country of Mexico. There are 23 Sisterhoods represented in the region. We gather together annually with different Sisterhoods hosting. Winnipeg is proud to be the host for this event from April 25th to April 28th 2015. The theme of our conference is Finding a Balance. This is a great opportunity to reacquaint yourself with old friends, meet new friends and learn, all at the same time. Our conference will be held at the Hilton Airport Hotel. There is free parking on site and dinners will be held at Congregrations Etz Chayim and Shaarey Zedek. We are hoping for a great turnout from our local community. We will be sending out more information as time goes forward. Please look for our emails to keep you updated on programming and more conference information.

See you soon.

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Tributes

August 1 to November 30 Tributes received December 1 to February 28 will be published in our next issue

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Arthur Blank and Patti Cohen in honour of Patti’s birthday Morris and Eleanor Burke in honour of Morris’s birthday Barry and Sandra Caplan in honour of Barry’s birthday Michael Eleff and Chana Thau in honour of Chana’s birthday Danny and Ellen Hamburg in honour of Ellen’s birthday Morley and Shirley Rypp in honour of Shirley’s birthday Rick Shatsky in honour of his birthday Morris and Dorys Silver in honour of Dorys’s birthday

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Alvin Shinoff on his “milestone” birthday Richard, Rhonda, Steven and Robert Winston

Samuel Ashkin Naomi Nurgitz Jack Barish Earl and Cheryl Barish Belle Jarniewski and Family David and Jerry Shrom Freda Bay on Noam and Tamar’s marriage on Lainey and Paul’s Dick and Minnie Bell Lillian Zentner marriage Morris and Dorys Silver Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Harry Binder Bernie and Bev Binder on the birth of their Donnie Stern grandson, Jude on her special birthday Joseph Bebchuk Norman and Marilyn Goldberg Ben Berkal and Shirley Labman Bill and Elaine Bebchuk Morris and Dorys Silver Marilyn Trepel Benjamin Berman Matthew Leibl and on her special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin Heather Wadsworth Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Al Bloomfield on their marriage Karen Vickar Faye Bloomfield Bobby, Allison, Gavin and on her birthday Bertha Blumenthal Steven Axelrod Steven Baker Sid and Marsha Schwartzman Errol, Susan, Jordan and Sid Swartz Asher Billinkoff Esther Tessler Breslaw Murray and Sharon Knazan Saul and Lolly Guttman CARDS OF Irving Bricker Stewart and Ellen Leibl and APPRECIATION Martin and Debby Bricker Family on Matthew and HAVE BEEN SENT TO Marilyn, Michael, Eytan Heather’s marriage and Aviya Perl Errol, Susan, Jordan and Isser Held Asher Billinkoff Margo Cates Morris Broder Bryan and Susan Klein Gary and Pamela Brooker Joel Lafond and Staff and Family Edith Brodsky Beverly Nord and Family Greg and Sylvia Brodsky Neil and Elaine Margolis Cantor Aníbal Mass on their 55th anniversary Irwin and Hope Rajesky Larry and Rhoda Kussin and Sheldon Rajesky Tzivie Meyers Bill Weissmann on her birthday Family of Gwen Goldberg Dick and Minnie Bell Harvey and Rochelle Litman

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Esther Gaum Danny and Ellen Hamburg

Marshall Haid Elba Haid

Melvin Manishen Beverley Manishen

Fanny Dorfman Frank and Gail Spivak

Mary Gelfand Terri Kushner

Sharon Enkin Morley and Shirley Rypp

Ana Lillian Gelmon Elaine Gelmon

Nancy Manusow David, Amy, Joshua and Kristen Manusow

Anne Erenberg Joe Erenberg

Morris Gelmon Elaine Gelmon

Max Erenberg Joe Erenberg

Betty Goldstein Esther Steiman

Herb Halprin Sandra Campbell Shirley Ross Sheila Streifler Tramer Family Harry and Eve Vickar Harvey Wasiuta and Adrienne Diner Lawrence and Eddy Werier

Sonja (Sophie) Faintuch Ruth and Sam Klapman Ray Singer and Barb Findlay

Murray Golub Lorne and Louise Raber

Bessie Hollenberg Andrea Hollenberg

Lewis Gonick Ruth Moscovitch

Esther Gorsey Hollenberg Morley and Joan Hollenberg

Ruth Gordon Zvi Gordon

Jacob Hollenberg Morley and Joan Hollenberg

Sam Gordon Zvi Gordon

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Lou Fingerote Harry and Rhonda Youell

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Molly Holt Harvey Pollock

David Finkleman Jack and Carol Lezack

David Greenberg Saul and Brenda Greenberg

Reva Finkleman Jack and Carol Lezack

Edward “Eddie� Greenberg Joel and Penny Kalef Gerald, Susan and Stephen Rosenby Harry and Rhonda Youell

Jacob Feingold Janet Fleishman Sue Feldman Alex and Elaine Sommer Ken Filkow Gary and Pamela Brooker

Max Fleisher Larry and Glory Fleisher Brian Fleishman Rochelle Pincovich Lynn Stoffman Freda Fox Lillian Mostow

Celia Gutkin Ruth Gutkin Jack Gutkin Ruth Gutkin Terry and Carole Gutkin

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Donations start at $18 and can be gifted to a variety of funds. You can also purchase a leaf on the Tree of Life for $180. The leaf will be engraved with a special message and the honouree will receive a personalized letter from Rabbi Green.

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Estelle Minuck Marty and Mavis Minuck Max Minuck Marty and Mavis Minuck Ruby Minuk Gary and Pamela Brooker Elliott Goszer and Family Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Rose Mock Irv and Sandra Shore Passy Moscovitch Ruth Gutkin Harold Mostow Lillian Mostow Leah Muchnik Rose Muchnik

Eric Kagna Terri Kushner

Jack Muryn Neil and Elaine Margolis

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Judith Oigman Morris and Eleanor Burke Allan Zelickson

Charlotte Karr Leonard Karr Albert Koffman Marc and Janice Levine Ida Koffman Marc and Janice Levine Harold and Vera Korman Maurice and Patricia Steele

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Fred Kravetsky Daniel and Audrey Kravetsky Esther Lecker Dick and Joanne Rothberg Morris Levant Sylvia Bronstein Philip Linder Elvin and Sheila Linder Goldie Loffman Evita Smordin Joseph and Sadie Lyons Enid Lyons and Family Norman Lyons and Family James Manishen Beverley Manishen

Alan Omson Morley and Joan Hollenberg Lucille Omson Morley and Joan Hollenberg Fred Ornstein Don and Sheila Katz and Family Malick and Rose Peikoff Earl and Ettie Robinson Sarah Polsky Alvin Wire Norman Prober Beverley Tobe Sam Priesel Joe Erenberg Rose Raber Lorne and Louise Raber Sadie Raber Sharon Allentuck Marilyn Raber Simcha Raber Sharon Allentuck

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Kitty Raisen Alex and Elaine Sommer Eloise Reimer Rochelle Blumenthal Carol Reiser Sally Shuckett Lindor Reynolds Lorne and Louise Raber Abraham Rich David and Mona Rich Alfred Richman Laura Richman Harold Richman Laura Richman

Myer Shapiro Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro and Family

TREE OF LIFE

Bert Shatsky Morris and Eleanor Burke Miriam “Mickey” Shefrin Joel and Penny Shefrin Max Shindelman Jack Shindleman Saul Silver David Silver Abraham Silverberg Norm and Elaine Silverberg Joe Silverberg Diane Silverberg

Patricia Rogers Susan Rogers

Isadore Silverman Elvin and Sheila Linder

Abe “Abie” Rosenberg Robert and Cindy Yusim

Irvin Slusky Harvey Pollock

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Our new Tree is a signed, original work of art, carved bas-relief and cast in solid bronze. It has: • 4 Benefactor Root Stones (which are sold out) • 10 Major Contributor Stones ($1800 each) • 300 Alder Leaves ($180 each)

Joseph Rosenberg David and Mona Rich

Ida Smordin Evita Smordin

Leah Rosenberg Marty and Mavis Minuck

Vlasta Spanihel Joseph Spanihel

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Ruth Rubinstein Errol, Susan, Jordan and Asher Billinkoff Morris and Eleanor Burke Pat Charad Larry and Rhoda Kussin Alex and Elaine Sommer Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Harry and Eve Vickar

Annie Sprecher Larry and Glory Fleisher

Alec Richmond Ted and Harriet Lyons and Family

Joseph Rypp Morley and Shirley Rypp Ezriel Sakinofsky Zelda Elkin

Sarah Silverberg Norm and Elaine Silverberg

Jack Stein Beverley Manishen

Lillian Trachtenberg Lorne and Jill Brandes Gary and Pamela Brooker

Sid Stern Terry and Carole Gutkin Ricki Segal

Aaron Udlar Isser Held Jerome Phomin and Family Barry Stronger

Bessie Stronger Barry Stronger

Arthur Vinsky Marvin and Merle Garfinkel

Philip Sweiden Bonnie Gurevich

Betty Vinsky Marvin and Merle Garfinkel

Shulamis Tagger Anne Weinstock Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Elliott Goszer and Family Betty Schwartz Mayer Schwartz Harvey Pollock Ruth Thompson Don Selver and Lesli Shafer Silvia Glesby Jack Schwartz and Family Saul, Brenda, Jenna, Terrie Korn Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Sarah Greenberg and Louis Schwartzman David Zimmerman Rae Winestock Sid and Marsha Schwartzman Larry and Barbara Winestock Sherry Thompson Raymond Schwob Morris and Eleanor Burke Judith Wire Robert Schwob Alvin Wire Ethel Tobe Buirt Segal Beverley Tobe Israel Wise Morley and Shirley Rypp Marion Wise Rose Tokar Mary Segal Phyllis Laveman Marshall David Wolfe Saul and Lolly Guttman Saul and Brenda Greenberg Lorne and Louise Raber

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LEAVES ON THE TREE OF LIFE HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO

Pat and Martin Brody on their 65th Anniversary Roonie and Irv Ash Pat and Martin Brody on their 65th anniversary Marilyn and Tom Hicks Carol, Myron and Megan Kanofsky

KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIPS

TO SUPPORT OUR SHABBAT MORNING CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY Daniel and Adriana Glikman in honour of Martin becoming a bar mitzvah

Harold and Elaine Charlat in honour of their 60th anniversary Caren Davis Elaine Golumbia Sheila and Don Katz Mona and David Rich Marsha and Sid Schwartzman Harriet and Alex Zimmer

Alexander Kirshner and Marly Spivak in honour of Nathan becoming a bar mitzvah

Louise and Sheldon Claman in honour of their 50th anniversary Elaine and Harold Charlat Esther and Hy Dashevsky Ellen and Danny Hamburg Penny and Marvin Kohn Marilyn and Mark Prober Julius Wise

Les and Lara Rykiss in honour of Jaron becoming a bar mitzvah

Syd and Barb Kowall in celebration of their 40th anniversary and Barb’s 60th birthday Neil and Elaine Margolis on their 55th Anniversary Their Children and Grandchildren Sheila and Norman Portnoy on their 50th anniversary Esther, Ron and Family In memory of my father, Max Stronger Barry Stronger

Kiersten Nord, Beverly Nord, Mark Sommerville and Michael Urbanovich in honour of Ceridwen becoming a bat mitzvah

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:

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

Javier and Cynthia Szkop in honour of Tobias becoming a bar mitzvah

ENHANCEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHABBAT MORNING KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY

Martin and Pat Brody in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary and Martin’s 91st birthday Neil and Elaine Margolis in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary Beverly Nord in celebration of her special birthday

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Memorial Plaques Available in the Rabbi Berkal Chapel Limited Availability

Honour the memory of your loved one with a bronze memorial plaque in the Rabbi Berkal Chapel.

Spots are available for a $350 tax deductible donation.

Due to the extremely limited number of plaques available, please contact Estelle Raber, Life Cycle Director, as soon as possible at 204 975 3484 or estelle@szwinnipeg.ca.

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In Memoriam Jocelyn (Josie) Brenner

Beloved mother of Gary (Kate) Brenner and Betty Brenner (David Secter)

Sonja Faintuch

Beloved mother of Helene (Cryil) Kesten, Shelley Faintuch and Jack (Tammy) Faintuch

Brian Fleishman

Bess (Bessie) Schachter

Beloved mother of Rivian (Brian) Weinerman, Murray (Susan) Schachter and sister of Sam Bebchuk, Bill (Elaine) Bebchuk, Nellie Labovitch and Marion Margolis

Wayne Spector

Beloved brother of Terri-Mae (Gary) Wolodarsky

Fran Steinberg

Beloved husband of Janet Fleishman and father of Melissa (Ian) Cobb, Jennifer (Perry) Ohlson and brother of Denise (Arthur) Waldman

Beloved wife of Lewis Rosenberg and mother of Jason, Seth & Rafaella Rosenberg and daughter of Edythe Steinberg

Gertrude (Gertie) Kowall

Shulamis Tagger

Beloved mother of Syd (Barb) Kowall, Sharon (Harvey) Turbovsky, Wendy (David) Grusko, Jan (Jerry) Klein, Elaine Shenback, Howard (Pam) Kowall and sister of Lily Feuer, Anne Cohan and Sandra Kagan

Beloved mother of Louisa (Ali) Raizman, Orah (Murray) Stein and Aaron (Marina) Tagger

Lillian Trachtenberg

Jack Levit

Beloved mother of Henry (Lynne) Trachtenberg, Rietta (Jerry) Floom, Murray (Adeena) Trachtenberg and grandmother of Rob (Buffie) Trachtenberg

Dr Leon Michaels

Beloved mother of Sally (Jeremy) Lipschitz, Caryl (Mark) Cohen and Athene (Warren) Harmel

Beloved husband of Yetta Levit and father of Keith (Linda) Levit, Diane Levit and Shelley Levit

Beloved husband of Joan Michaels and father of John Michaels (Karen Stern) and Sarah Michaels

Alisa Poskanzer

Beloved sister of Perle Selch

Anne Weinstock

Allan Zelickson

Beloved father of Louise (Lorne) Raber and Elaine (Harvey) Gamer

Lindor Reynolds

Beloved wife of Neil Dempsey and mother of Kate (Alex) McPhaden and stepmother to Haley, Emma and Jill Dempsey

Theresa “Terry� Rosenberg

Beloved mother of Lewis Rosenberg and Ken (Caryn) Rosenberg

Dina Sapirstein

Beloved mother of Harry (Sheila) Sapirstein

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Sukkot Open House

at the Foundation Garden Sukkah Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Brought to you by the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg with participation by Congregation Shaarey Zedek

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MAKING CONNECTIONS DR RENA SECTER ELBAZE

JEWISH FEDERATION OF WINNIPEG The holiday of Chanukah was the perfect opportunity for the Making Connections Initiative to create inroads into community and offer positive Jewish life experiences. The first holiday event took place well before Chanukah even started with a special holiday booth called Hands-on-Hanukkah at St. Vital Centre on November 23rd. Over 300 hundred people came out to the mall to find out where and how they could celebrate the holiday this year. Free activities included: sufganiot (holiday jam buster) sampling, gourmet olive oil tasting, and Chanukah entertainment with the Chai Folk Ensemble Children’s Choir, “Yona”. Visitors connected not only through dreidel games, crafts and the costumed mascots at the photo booth, but also through meaningful conversations with the staff and the many volunteers who greeted them. Many of those we met at the mall were excited that we chose to come closer to where they live.

Once again, our public space initiatives made community accessible. It was exciting to see some of the people we met at the mall come back to other Chanukah events later in the month!

A free raffle was offered with prizes to help families celebrate the holiday at home (with a beautiful Chanukiah donated by the Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood) or within the synagogue community (with, for example, tickets for a family to participate in the Shaarey Zedek Chanukah Party and Dinner).

Another highlight of the Chanukah season was the Community-Wide Chanukah Candle Lighting for the first candle on December 16th. This is the third year that Shaarey Zedek has contributed to this celebration, enabling many families who may not otherwise have an opportunity to light Chanukah candles and make the blessings together. This year we took the lighting to a whole new level, led by Federation with the participation of all of the synagogues, and 15 local agencies. Festivities started in the Kanee Foyer at 4PM as over 200 guests lined up to sample sufganiot and partake in free holiday activities followed by the candle lighting with Rabbi Green at 5PM. Chazzan Mass and the Shaarey Zedek B’nai Mitzvah Club led the crowd in a resounding Maoz Tzur that was later aired on national television!

Later in December all of the synagogues partnered to offer the first Community-Wide Chinese Dinner and Movie Night on December 25th at the Chevra Mishnayes Synagogue. This program featured the film “Sixty Six” from one of the past Rady JCC’s Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festivals.

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Todah Rabah to our Volunteers!

Adult Leisure

Cemetery

Mildred Devins, Chair Committee Barbara Blumgrund, Stuart Pudavick, Chair Presenter Sharon Allentuck Yanky Fachler, Glory Fleisher Presenter Saul Guttman Faye Grant Neil Margolis Becky Hochman Sybil Plattner Esther Katz Dr. Brent Schacter Sigi Wassermann Dov Secter Helen Powell

Governance

Endowment Committee

Investment Committee

Bob Brown, Chair Uri Kraut Peter Leipsic Marty Minuck Hart Pollack, Advisor Stuart Pudavick Yale Shaffer

Member Services Committee

Eric Green, Chair Justice Perry Schulman, Ben Berkal Board of Directors Chair Shelley Chochinov Dr. Louis Cogan Chase Curtis President Rick Lee Dr. Frank Hechter Uri Kraut Martin Pollock Beverly Nord Norman Vickar Vice President Sandy Polanski Lorne Weiss Lorne Weiss Laurie Shapiro Avi Stoller Finance

Immediate Past President Dr. Brent Schacter Ben Berkal Rishona Hyman Amy Karlinsky Joel Lazer Howard Morry Anita Neville Hart Pollack Stuart Pudavick Syd Thompson

Sisterhood Representative Louise Raber

Catering Committee

Beverly Nord, Chair Jane Enkin Terri Kushner Laurie Shapiro Beverly Zatser

Committee

Joel Lazer, Chair Mark Bernstein Saul Greenberg Easton Lexier Mark Lomow Stuart Pudavick Norman Silverberg Chris Yaren

House and Building Committee

Jackie Wassermann, Chair Dr. Errol Billinkoff Bob Brown Stewart Leibl Peter Leipsic Easton Lexier Anita Neville Sandy Polanski Lloyd Secter Marcia Secter

Ritual Committee Lorne Weiss, Chair Len Barsky Ben Berkal Chase Curtis Dr. Wil Fleisher Eric Green Murray Knazan Terri Kushner Phyllis Laveman Jerome Phomin Bonnie Robinson

The officers of the Synagogue (President Uri Kraut, Vice-President Lorne Weiss, and Executive Director Ian Staniloff), serve on all committees where not already listed, as ex-officio members.

Choosing Judaism Tzivie Meyers

High Holy Days

Sharon Allentuck Len Barsky Dr. Bill Bebchuk Elaine Bebchuk Ben Berkal Dr. Bonnie Cham Shelley Chochinov Irwin Corobow Dr. Norm Goldberg Saul Greenberg Bonnie Helper Michael Helper Lanny Jacob Amy Karlinsky Murray Knazan Uri Kraut Terri Kushner Phyllis Laveman Rosalie Lazar Sam Lyons Dr. Ted Lyons Howard Morry Beverly Nord Fabiana Pachter Brian Pauls Jeanne Pauls Sybil Plattner Sandy Polanski Stuart Pudavick Bernie Rubenstein Lara Rykiss Dr. Brent Schacter Jackie Wasserman Lorne Weiss Mara Zipursky

Junior Chazzanim Jake Erlanger Braden Ganetsky Jamie Gertenstein Emily Kalo Stephanie Kalo Ava Katz Hannah Levit Haviva Polevoi Sam Slutchuk

L’Chayim Club

Dr. Bonnie Cham Dr. Lou Cogan Chase Curtis Dr. David Goldenberg Rabbi Alan Green Gerald Kalef Thelma Sures Syd Thompson

B’nai Nevi’im Chavurah

Dr. David Goldenberg, Chair

Minyan Minyanaires

Sharon Allentuck Leonard Barsky Ben Berkal Elaine Bigelow Cookie Billinghurst Dr. Bernie Binder Sheldon Blank Kenny Boyce Shelley Chochinov, Gabbai Simone Cohen Chase Curtis Shirley Diner Dr. Eric Ellis Paul Gerstein Benji Gerstein Eric Green Eugene Gussakovsky Lisa Hajer Holly Harris Isser Held Gerald Kalef Sheldon Kaminsky Barbara Kowall Syd Kowall Terri Kushner Phyllis Laveman Gloria Moscovitch Jerry Moscovitch Rose Muchnik Gerald Namak Jack Neaman Beverly Nord Brenda Odwak

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Norm Odwak Paula Parks Jerome Phomin Robert Phillips Rochelle Pincovich Leon Pincovich Sybil Plattner Marilyn Raber Sid Robinovitch Sid Ritter Bernie Rubenstein Morley Rypp Shirley Rypp Howie Schwartz Mayer Schwartz Juan Schwersensky Bill Shell Jack Shindleman David Silver David Silverman Morton Simcoe Phil Simon Walter Stern Dr. Barry Stronger Eleanor Umans Dr. Julius Wise Cindy Yusim Beverly Zatser Arnold Zatser Eric Zipman

Prayer Leaders

Shelley Chochinov, Gabbi Sam Bebchuk Dr. Bonnie Cham Dr. Raymond Deutscher Dr. Eric Ellis Larry Fishman David Friedman Isaak Krolik Shane Lasker David Novikoff Jerome Phomin Harvey Pollock Justice Perry Schulman Corey Shefman Avi Stoller Thelma Sures

Torah Readers Pam Appel Dr. Bonnie Cham Frances Held Isser Held Toba Held Jerome Phomin Bonnie Robinson Adam Stoller

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Pallbearers

Board of Directors

Carole Jeffries, Chair Belva Gutkin, Treasurer Lois Ackerman Maxine Benditt Pat Charad Brenda Greenberg Sylvia Gunn Terri Kushner Roslyn Nairn Rochelle Pincovich Sybil Plattner Bonnie Robinson Susan Rosenby Joanne Rothberg Thelma Sures Shirley Wasserman

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Sharon Allentuck Len Barsky Ben Berkal Dr. Bonnie Cham Shelley Chochinov Chase Curtis Dr. Wil Fleisher Amy Karlinsky Terri Kushner Rose Muchnik Marilyn Raber

Louise Raber, President Thelma Sures, Past President, Parliamentarian Charlotte Katz, Treasurer Sharon Allentuck Maxine Benditt Cookie Billinghurst Pamela Brooker, Programming Chair Shelley Chochinov Simone Cohen, Interfaith Luncheon Brenda Greenberg Belva Gutkin Mary Hutchings, Sisterhood Shabbat Carole Jeffries, Gift Shop Terri Kushner Phyllis Laveman Rosalie Lazar Carol Levi, Weaving Co-Chair Harriet Lyons, Weaving Chair Dr. Ashira Meyers Mass, Chesed/Facebook Chair Gloria Moscovitch Beverly Nord Rochelle Pincovich, Mitzvah Group Chair Sybil Plattner Sandy Polanski, Torah Fund Chair Susan Rosenby Laurie Shapiro, Membership Chair Miriam Stuart-Alper Faye Vickar Lazer, Programming Co-Chair, Osborne House Denise Waldman Alice Weissmann Beverly Zatser

Guest Speakers

Book Club

Zack Baron Ben Berkal Eli Boroditsky Yoni Coodin Avrum Charach Howard Kideckel Adi Koifman-Chagin Jeff Morgan Ken Segal Bernie Sucharov Sigi Wassermann

Rosh Chodesh Group Lisa Alexandrin Kay Stone

Shabbat Morning Bimah Representatives Ben Berkal Dr. Bonnie Cham Shelley Chochinov Saul Greenberg Phyllis Laveman Beverly Nord Bonnie Robinson Dr. Brent Schacter Thelma Sures Lorne Weiss

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Sisterhood Shabbat

Re-visioning the Synagogue Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Sid Schwarz

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Tu B’Shevat at Conservatory (Adults)

Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15, 2015 Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street

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Tu B’Shevat at the Conservatory Children of Prophets Chavurah Family Service Café Kosh Rosh Chodesh Group Sisterhood Shabbat Hametaschen Order Deadline Purim Carnival, Puppet Show, Parade and Dinner Traditional Megillah Reading Re-visioning the Synagogue Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Sid Schwarz Limmud Winnipeg Adult Leisure Congregational Seder Bubbies, Zaidies & Babies Bubbie & Me & Zaidie Make 3 Melton Sunday School

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Re-visioning The Synagogue March 13-15, 2015

Rabbi Sid Schwarz Newsweek calls him “One of America’s Top 50 Influential Rabbis.”

Congregations call him “a Godsend!”

Rabbi Sid Schwarz

is a senior fellow at Clal: The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership where he directs the Clergy Leadership Incubator (CLI), a program that trains rabbis to be visionary spiritual leaders. He is also the director of the Rene Cassin Fellowship Program, a year long fellowship on Judaism and human rights for young professionals with hubs in New York, London and Jerusalem.

Rabbi Sid Schwarz will lead a weekend of transformative, highly interactive, thought-provoking talks and an experiential service that will demonstrate the megatrends shuls are embracing to engage and invigorate synagogue life.

Sid founded and led PANIM: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values for 21 years. He is also the founding rabbi of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, MD where he continues to teach and lead services. Dr. Schwarz holds a Ph.D. in Jewish history and is the author of two groundbreaking books--Finding a Spiritual Home: How a New Generation of Jews Can Transform the American Synagogue (Jewish Lights, 2000) and Judaism and Justice: The Jewish Passion to Repair the World (Jewish Lights, 2006).

From Young Families to our Elders, this weekend offers something for everyone including activities for kids!

Sid was awarded the prestigious Covenant Award for his pioneering work in the field of Jewish education and was named by Newsweek as one of the 50 most influential rabbis in North America. Sid’s newest book is Jewish Megatrends: Charting the Course of the American Jewish Future (Jewish Lights, 2013).

Congregation

Shaarey Zedek

Celebrating Community and Culture

Re-Imagining the Synagogue

Davening “Out of the Box”

Friday, March 13 @ Etz Chayim

Shabbat, March 14 @ Shaarey Zedek

The evening will feature a traditional

Abbreviated. Musical.

Keyboard. Meaningful.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:15 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM, and: Rabbi Schwarz Presentation

The last decade has witnessed much new thinking and innovation around transforming the synagogue. Explore these exciting ideas with one of the leaders in the field.

Activities for Kids!

Shabbat friendly arts and crafts for children ages 4 to 8 led by Morah Nancy Margolis, interactive juggling demonstration with Ezra and Gilon Lazar, plus floor hockey, foosball and more!

Babysitting is available for younger children.

Contact Etz Chayim at 204-589-6305

by Monday, March 10 to attend. $18/Adult, $6/Teen or Child, Free for children under age 4.

Adult Menu: Caesar Salad, Mandarin Orange Salad, Herb Roasted Chicken Pieces, Potatoe Wedges, Green Beans Almondine, Glazed Carrots, Assorted Dainties, Cakes and Cookies, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks Children’s Menu: Chicken Fingers and Fries, Caesar Salad, Juice, Soft Drinks

A prayer experience unlike any other. Through discussion, song, movement and sharing, participants, young and old, will walk away with a new appreciation for the Shabbat liturgy and the transformative power of prayer.

Alternative Service begins at 10:30 AM (sharp), and for those who prefer our Traditional Service, please join us at 9:00 AM. Enhanced Kiddush at noon.

Activities for Kids!

While you enjoy the Shabbat Morning Alternative Service, Kids will have fun

with Games, Shabbat Friendly Crafts and More! For Ages 0-13 beginning at 9:00 AM in the Shul’s Lower Level. Special Child Care for

Children ages 0-3. Enjoy Pizza at the Kiddush!

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration will help with planning 204-452-3711, info@szwinnipeg.ca.

Rabbi Schwarz will also be featured at Limmud Winnipeg on Sunday, March 15.

Visit www.limmudwinnipeg.org for information.

Your Shul Outside The Box!

SERVICES

Minyan Services Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM

The Whole Megillah!

Led by Chazzan Aníbal Mass Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM Thursday, March 5, 7:30 AM

Join us for the complete traditional reading of the Megillat Esther led by Chazzan Aníbal Mass, followed by a festive and freilach Kiddush with friends Thursday morning. Bring a friend!

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Torah L’Chayim Shabbat morning following Kiddush

This study group covers a range of topics associated with the Torah portion of the week, quoting from a wide variety of Kabbalistic, Rabbinic and modern sources, in a way that even a beginner will be able to gain a clear understanding. Each weekly lesson will feature a free English/Hebrew guide, with commentaries and study questions for you to take home.

Friday 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Saturday, Sunday and Canadian Holidays 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Holiday Service Times Louis Riel Day Mon, Feb 16, 9AM·6PM

HOLIDAYS Tu B’Shevat (14 Shevat) Louis Riel Day Purim (13 Adar) Shushan Purim (14 Adar) Daylight Savings Begins (1-Hr Forward) at 2 AM Spring Begins Good Friday Erev Pesach (13 Nisan) (1st Seder) Pesach I (14 Nisan) (2nd Seder) Pesach 2 (15 Nisan) Easter Sunday Pesach 3-6 C”M (16-19 Nisan) Pesach 7 (20 Nisan) Pesach 8 (21 Nisan) YIZKOR Yom Hazikaron (2 Iyar) Yom Ha’atzmaut (3 Iyar)

Wed, Feb 4 Mon, Feb 16 Thu, Mar 5 Fri, Mar 6 Sun, Mar 8 Fri, Mar 20 Fri, Apr 3 Fri, Apr 3 Sat, Apr 4 Sun, Apr 5 Sun, Apr 5 Mon, Apr 6Thu, Apr 9 Fri, Apr 10 Sat, Apr 11 Wed, Apr 22 Thu, Apr 23

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Held on the following Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM: February 5, March 5 Help package food for people in need.

Please Register

Food Donations Bring a tin for the bin next time you come to shul.

Donation bins for both Winnipeg Harvest and JCFS are located outside office doors.

Old Glasses?

We’re collecting old glasses to send to third world countries. A drop-bin is located in the lower level of the synagogue.

Questions? Please contact 204-942-7373: Holly at Ext 229 hpluchinski@osbornehouseinc.ca

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Help everyone enjoy Passover.

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“Let all who are hungry, come and eat.”

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Passover Assistance

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Winnipeg Harvest Volunteer Night

We are accepting gifts in kind (new/ unused only) in our Osborne House Drop Bin in the lower lobby of the shul.

We are looking for clothing, including PJs, shoes and underwear for women, children and teens (all sizes) as well as toiletries, first aid goods, toys and games, school supplies, DVDs, baby supplies, bedding (twin and double), bath linens and gift cards for grocery stores, restaurants and bus tickets.

Please donate gently used clothing and household items to: Helping Hands 1825 Main St/Center Flavie 450 Provencher Blvd Monetary donations: Osborne House, PO Box 397, Winnipeg, R3C 2H6, Attention: Barbara Judt CEO, Paypal can be done through barbarajudt@ osbornehouseinc.ca

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Sunday, March 1 Carnival @ 3:00 PM - Games, Prize Zone, Concession, Balloon Artist, Glitter Tattoos, Face Painting, Make Hamentashen with Sisterhood, Castle Bouncer, Animal Kingdom for Toddlers, and more!

Puppets @ 4:45 PM - Junior Chazzanim will perform a Purim Puppet play written by Chazzan “Yitzchak” Mass scripted to popular Disney music from Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, High School Musical, Beauty and Beast, among others.

Parade @ 5:15 PM - Groggers in hand, we’ll have a costume parade to celebrate Purim!

Pricing for the above events: Regular Cost per Family: $7, Member Cost per Family: $5. Walk-ins Welcome.

Dinner @ 5:30 PM - Great food and entertainment with Junior Chazzanim. Menu: Romaine with Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges and Craisins with Raspberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette, Potato Knish, Honey Dill Carrots and Snow Peas, Oven Roasted Salmon with choice of Grainy Mustard Dill Sauce or Fruit Salsa. Dainties and Hamentaschen for dessert.

Dinner Regular Cost: Adults: $28, Children Ages 9-12: $18, Children Ages 6-8: $13, Children Age 5 and Under: Free Dinner Member Discount Rate: Adults: $26, Children Ages 9-12: $16, Children Ages 6-8: $11, Children Age 5 and Under: Free Register for the dinner by Monday, February 23 Walk-ins Welcome to the Carnival, Puppet Show and Parade.

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Birthday Cakes!

We can also create the perfect Tortes, Dainties, and Pastries for any occasion.

Call us ... Toot Sweet!

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B’NAI MITZVAH CLUB ages 10-12

Family Service

Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at Gray Academy led by Chazzan Aníbal (Yitzchak) Mass

with Dr. Ruth Ashrafi

Open to everyone, no matter if you are a member of Shaarey Zedek or not or how you plan to celebrate your Bar or Bat Mitzvah. We’ll all work together to learn Jewish values, melodies, trope, and prepare a chesed project. Free!

Students From All Schools Welcome

Shabbat Mornings 10:30 AM: February 14, 28, March 14, 28 Join us for our interactive Shabbat morning service for families! Modeled after our popular High Holy Day Family Service format, this special interactive Shabbat experience offers storytelling and music. Our child-friendly Siddur is appropriate for a mix of all ages. Afterward, we welcome you to join us for the kiddush luncheon. Bring your friends! Check out our family-friendly sanctuary on alternate weeks which includes a play area with toys, books and more!

No registration is required

Bubbies, Zaidies and Bubbelehs with Lisa Hajer

Enjoy quality time with your grandchild in this wonderful program where we do simple crafts, read stories, play, celebrate and learn about Torah and the Jewish holidays. We welcome parents to join us as well! This session ends last week of March. New in April.

Ages 18 mths-3 yrs

Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

$120 (Members: $100), siblings ½$

Ages 3 and Up

Thursdays at 1:00 PM

$120 (Members: $100), siblings ½$ Drop-in rates: $12 (Members $10), siblings ½$

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Kids Have Fun on Shabbat!

Shabbat Mornings at 10 AM: February 7, 21, March 7, 21, Drop your child off so you are free to daven in the main sanctuary. We will have Shabbat-friendly crafts, stories, toys, games and sing Shabbat songs together!

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Sunday School For Ages 5-12

with Dr. Ruth Ashrafi Sundays to March 22 10:00-11:00 AM (New Sesson in April) Shaarey Zedek is proud to introduce its new Sunday school program: CHAI: Learning for Jewish Life. Solidly Jewish, educationally sound and beautifully and colourfully illustrated.

The Jewish sages teach us that “the world stands on three things: On Torah, on Avodah, and on G’milut Chasadim”. These pursuits – study, worship, and deeds of loving-kindness – provide the framework within which Jews build their relationships with God, with one another, and with the world. Accordingly, Torah, Avodah, and G’milut Chasadim serve as the core of the CHAI curriculum, providing students with the foundation for a lifetime of Jewish learning.

Our students will learn about these three strands and discover how they relate to their lives. They will learn the stories in the Torah, explore questions about God, and learn about implementing Jewish values.

The students will also learn about the Jewish holidays. Because the curriculum spirals, students study something new about each holiday every year. Each year has its own focus for Torah, Avodah and G’milut Chasadim. Coupled with our Hebrew program, your child will receive a solid, all-round Jewish education.

The program comes with attractively illustrated workbooks and classroom materials. Parents can follow their child’s learning through regular updates. $120 ($100 for Members) Siblings ½ Price | Register

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PROGRAMS

Sisterhood Shabbat

Saturday, February 21, 9:00 AM Sh’ma Koleinu - Hear our voices as the members of the Shaarey Zedek Women’s League lead a special, warm and inspirational service. All are welcome and please stay and enjoy a delicious kiddish with us following the service.

We also welcome you to bring your children or grandchildren for some fun at Kids Have Fun on Shabbat led by Dr. Ruth Ashrafi from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in lounges.

Chaired by Pamela Brooker, Shelley Chochinov and Mary Hutchings Everyone is Welcome - Women and Men, People of All Faiths

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Adult Leisure The Adult Leisure program offers seniors in our community opportunities to enjoy musical entertainment, stimulating speakers, delicious lunches and social interaction. Transportation available.

Held on the following Mondays at Noon: March 23 Lunch only $10 Lunch and Transportation $12 Please register the Thursday prior to program

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat Second Annual Evening Among The Trees Saturday, February 7, 8:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the “New Year for Trees” in the tropical rain forest at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory at 55 Pavilion Crescent. Featuring live music and a Tu B’Shevat Seder with Shayla Fink and Kinzey Posen. Appetizers, Dancing and Cash Bar. $18 per person (age 18+) until Wednesday February 4. $25 at the door and for late registrants.

Register with Etz Chayim at 204-589-6305 Brought to you by Jewish National Fund, Congregation Etz Chayim, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Sisterhood Book Club Explore and discuss a new book at each meeting led by Toni Berenhaut and Margaret Kellerman McCulloch.

Tuesday, February 3, 7:00 PM The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood Please register

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Congregational Second Seder Saturday, April 4, 5:30 PM The Shul’s Congregational Second Seder returns featuring Rabbi Green and Chazzan Mass with musical accompaniment by Matthew Leibl. With fantastic food and the great company of family and friends, this event is not one to be missed!

Rosh Chodesh Group: Celebrating Womanhood

Adult Menu: Matzo Ball Soup with Carrots and Leeks, Gefilte Fish with Garden Salad, Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken topped with a Tomato Infused Demi, served with Roasted Baby Potatoes, Julienne Vegetables, Pastries, Cookies and Fruit for dessert.

6:45 PM Snacks, 7:00 PM Program

Tricksters and Fools Be Happy It’s Adar!

Guest, Mary Louise Chown Thursday, February 19 - Adar With stories and songs of tricksters and fools, we’ll explore some tricky interactions and get ready for the joy of Purim. Mary Louise Chown tells stories and gives workshops across Canada.

Vegetarian Option: Includes Adult Menu with Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup and Mediterranean Ratatouille over Quinoa in lieu of Stuffed Chicken.

Teen Menu: Includes Adult Menu with a Chicken Cutlet for main course in lieu of Stuffed Chicken.

Kids Menu: Includes Adult Menu with Chicken Fingers and Fries in lieu of Stuffed Chicken and Roasted Baby Potatoes.

Regular Price: Adults/Teens: $55, Ages 9-12: $28, Ages 6-8: $21, Ages 3-5: $15, Ages 2 and Under: Free Member Price: Adults/Teens: $50, Ages 9-12: $25, Ages 6-8: $18, Ages 3-5: $12, Ages 2 and Under: Free

Next: Sunday, March 22 (Nisan)

Reserve by Friday, March 27

Registration encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome | Free

B’nai Nevi’im: Children of Prophets Chavurah Held on the following Wednesdays at 8 PM: February 11, 25, March 11, 25 We have now embarked on a journey through the Former Prophets—as depicted in the books of First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings–featuring the likes of the prophets Samuel, Nathan, Elijah, Elisha, and others—not to mention King Saul, King David, King Solomon, and their royal descendants, right down to the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE. These often obscure books of the Bible offer 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. “Even if they [Israel] are not prophets, they are [nevertheless] the children of prophets” (Babylonian Talmud, Pesachim 66b).

Free | Walk-ins Welcome | Refreshments

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Limmud

WINNIPEG Festival of Jewish Learning

Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15, 2015 Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street

Saturday: Doors open: 8:30 pm Sunday: Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 am Sessions: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Choose from 30+ sessions offered by local and international thinkers, artists and educators including: Shaarey Zedek’s Guest Speaker Rabbi Sid Schwarz, sessions with Rabbi Green, Chazzan Mass, Dr. Ruth Ashrafi and the Jr. Chazzanim!

30+ sessions for all ages, backgrounds & experiences

Music, Israel, Culture & History, Krav Maga, Kosher Sushi Cooking & more!

Register online now!

Sessions for children and PJ Library Lego Family Program

Local and international scholars, artists & educators

To register online or for more information, visit limmudwinnipeg.org, call 204.480.7559 or email coordinator@limmudwinnipeg.org CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK is an organizational sponsor of Limmud Winnipeg.

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CafĂŠ Kosh

A monthly luncheon by Chef

Wednesday, February 18, Noon

Your Lunch Includes Roasted Tomato and Wild Mushroom.

Main Course Selection 1. Pan Seared Salmon with a Grapefruit Beurre Blanc served with Fondant Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus.

2. Grilled Vegetable Lasagna served with Garlic Focaccia Bread.

Dessert Selection White Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, accompanied by a Quenelle of Citrus Mousse, Mixed Berry Compote and Decorative Tuille.

Beverages Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks

Reserve by Friday, February 13

Joel Lafond and his culinary team Wednesday, March 18, Noon

Your Lunch Includes Matzo Ball Soup topped with Julienne of Red Pepper and Snow Peas.

Main Course Selection 1. Asian Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a Light Wasabi Aioli. Served with a mix of Romaine and Napa Cabbage, Chinese Noodles, Green Onions, Red Peppers, Mandarin Oranges, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Almonds with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette.

2. Vegetable Stir Fry, served with Crispy Tofu, Angel Hair Pasta and Toasted Sesame Seeds.

Dessert Selection Toasted Coconut Lemon Tart served with a Raspberry Coulis.

Beverages Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks

Reserve by Monday, March 16

Reservations Required: 204-452-3711 | info@szwinnipeg.ca $20 per Person | Sans Dessert $17 per Person

Private Room Available for Lunch Meetings Congregation Shaarey Zedek 561 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg MB R3M 0A6 204-452-3711 /ShaareyZedekWinnipeg /SZWinnipeg info@szwinnipeg.ca T 204-452-3711 F 204-474-1184 info@szwinnipeg.ca www.szwinnipeg.ca

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