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Messages from Frank Hechter, President.....................5 Rabbi Matthew Leibl...........................6 Rabbi Aníbal Mass.............................8 Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director..................12 Sisterhood Update............................16 Guest Writer, Gerry Posner...............19
Sections Mazel Tov...........................................4 B’nai Mitzvah.....................................7 Photo Gallery........................9,10,14,18 Sisterhood Gift Shop.........................16 Holiday List.......................................18 Tributes.............................................20 In Memoriam....................................26 Services and Programs............... 28-32 Congregation Shaarey Zedek 561 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg MB R3M 0A6 t 204 452 3711 f 204 474 1184 www.szwinnipeg.ca hello@szwinnipeg.ca CANADA POST PUBLICATION #40019561
Shabbat: A Taste of the World to Come
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The Path Forward
A Message From Frank Hechter, President
I am delighted to advise everyone that the planning, preparation and timeline for proceeding with renovations to resolve the deferred maintenance issues (HVAC - heating, ventilation and air conditioning; electrical, plumbing and reconstruction of the roof) as well improvements to the versatility of space utilization are nearing completion. To be entirely candid, the process has taken much longer than originally anticipated. The guiding principles in this process have been a thorough assessment of the needs, alternate resolutions, retains experts, due diligence and transparency. The Board has commissioned Joel Lazer of Lazer Grant Corporate Finance Inc., to research, prepare and submit a Business Plan that will reflect the financial sustainability of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and our L’Dor V'Dor Capital Campaign. When the Business Plan has been completed likely in April, 2020, Congregational Information meetings will be arranged to provide updates to our congregants regarding our Capital Campaign. As mentioned previously Neil Duboff is our Campaign Chairperson and he is assembling his campaign cabinet. As many of you are aware, we encountered an unexpected complication, specifically the need for asbestos abatement. The appropriate testing was done with core samples to assess the level of asbestos in our beloved synagogue. We recently received an informed rough order of magnitude which will serves as an educated estimate of cost and time to complete this aspect of the renovations. With this information, an RFP (request for proposals) will be prepared with expert advise and circulated to contractors capable of providing these services. Concurrently, an RFP is being prepared for the Project Manager to act in the best interests of our congregation with contractors before and during the renovation period.
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To accommodate the renovations, we will require alternate facilities to accommodate all congregational activities. We will likely be out of the synagogue for a minimum of one High Holy Day celebration for 2021. It is our commitment that while out of the building the High Holy Days, daily Minyan, Shabbat Services, life cycle events, etc., will continue at the level and quality to which our congregation has been accustomed. The process is underway to identify alternate site(s) that will meet our needs. We anticipate that the asbestos abatement company and the project manager will be determined in May, 2020 after which, we will instruct Number TEN Architectural Group to proceed with working drawings and have our project manager cost the project, schedule the renovations and retain the contractor(s). All things falling into place as presented, the initiation of the asbestos abatement and the renovations will commence early February, 2021. I would like to extend sincere appreciation to the Blankstein family, and Gail Asper and the Asper Foundation, who have encouraged us to address the physical needs and improve the versatility of our synagogue. In addition, they have funded the costs to bring us to this point in time. A special thank you to Lorne Weiss who has dedicated himself to the L’Dor V'Dor project with enthusiasm, commitment and expertise. I will continue to update you as we follow our path forward.
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The Myth of Hamantashen
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A Message From Rabbi Matthew Leibl Have you ever play the game Telephone? We played as kids. Everyone sits in a circle – you need a pretty goodsized group – and whispers a message, one person to the next, until the “code phrase” has made it all the way back around. Not only does the original phrase never survive to the end, its replacement is usually hilariously un-close. Another game I remember from my days at Ramah Hebrew School was Bingo. School-wide bingo across the intercoms in every classroom on holidays like Purim. We filled out our own cards and every year I remember kicking myself because Oznei Haman always got called and I never remembered to use it for one of my squares. Every year!!! Oznei Haman!!! I guess I’ve always been drawn to the name Oznei Haman. I always found it odd the Hebrew name for those Purim treats we all love – Oznei Haman – is not a translation of the English name. Oznei Haman means Haman’s Ears. Hamantashen does not. Ever think about that? Where else does that happen? Purim has always been about exaggeration and an almost make-believe-like quality, so no one ever questioned it, but are we supposed to believe Haman had triangle-shaped ears? Come on! That’s just silly. So why are they called Haman’s Ears in Hebrew? The explanation I was always given was: Haman had a three cornered hat. The pastries are shaped like his hat. But that’s actually worse! What does a hat have to do with ears? That answer doesn’t explain anything. The whole thing never made sense to me. Oznei Haman. Haman’s Ears.
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Besides, I always just called them what my Baba calls them. Hamantashen. Speaking of my Baba, a former Yiddish school teacher, I finally found out from her what the name Hamantashen means, because I never really asked before. The answer makes no sense either! Tashen is Yiddish for pockets. So Haman-tashen would be Haman’s Pockets. Doesn’t make sense. There’s not a single reference to pockets in the Megillah. What does make sense is Mahn-tashen or Muhntashen. “Mun” in Yiddish means poppyseed. Poppyseed Pockets. Aha! Especially when you add to the mix the original flavour for Hamantshen was poppyseed. Apricot, prune, and chocolate came later. The original, the classic, is poppyseed. (The hilarious Yiddish song “Hop Mayne Hamantashen” – which my Baba also sang for us as kids – even confirms it, with a lyric about flour, honey, and poppy being the simple ingredients.) The original name has to do with the original filling and has nothing to do with Haman. But if you say it a certain way…or maybe with an unfamiliar accent… I did a little more digging and found out the Hebrew name Oznei Haman seems to have been inspired by Italy, where Jewish people called their Purim delicacies Orecchi d’Aman – Haman’s Ears. In Italy, they seemed to have argued the “ears” part of the name is a reference to a medieval practice of cutting off one’s ears before hanging, and we know Haman died by hanging. Hmm.
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The bottom line is, somewhere in that linguistic journey from Eastern Europe to Italy, Mahn-tashen became Haman-tashen and then Orecchi d’Aman. Someone misheard the Yiddish and mistakenly threw Haman into the mix to fill in the blank because, after all, this was a dessert for Purim. And that’s where the Hebrew picked it up as Oznei Haman.
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Just like a game of Telephone.
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There is something poetic, of course, that the name Haman’s Ears was a result of someone mis-hearing, but let’s not overdo it. Just something for you to think about as you finish your leftover Hamantashen. Or Oznei Haman.
Natalie Szpigiel Saturday Evening May 16, 2020 daughter of Guillermo Szpigiel and Erica Dorfman
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A Message from Rabbi Aníbal Mass I want to talk to you about “Before leaving Mitzrayim you have to defeat its Pharaoh”. One of my favourite teachings about the word Mitzrayim, Egypt, is the one based on its etymology. The name is derived from the word tzar, “narrow” or “tight”. In other words, leaving our own Mitzrayim, means leaving our own areas of limitations, the things that prevent us from reaching our full potential. This is something so important that is reflected in the Festivals and Shabbat Kiddush, where we say: “Zecher Litziat Mitzrayim”, “a remembrance of the departure from Egypt.” You may ask yourself "what does Mitzrayim have to do with my everyday life if the Exodus is something that happened 4000 ago?" It is because 4000 years later, we are still trapped in our own Mitzrayim. What is even more interesting is that the problem is not really Mitzrayim, but the Pharaoh that enslaved us there! Mitzrayim was a bad place, but if it weren’t for the Pharaoh, we could have left it whenever we wanted to! Slavery implies that there is a taskmaster telling you what to do, controlling your life, stopping you from leaving the bad place. Imagine in the year 2020 being unable to choose the way you want to feel, the way you want to act, the way you want to experience life? Can you imagine such a situation? Well, just as there was a physical Mitzrayim and a physical Pharoah, today we experience a psychological Mitzrayim and a psychological Pharaoh. The Pharaoh of your life today is what prevents you from choosing the way you want to live your life. You may have chosen to be happy but you can feel that you are not. You may have decided that you don’t want to get angry so easily but you do. You may have said to yourself that you don’t want to be stressed out, but you are. You want to leave the bad place, but find that you can’t.
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The inability to live the life you want is a result of being under the thumb of the Pharaoh. You want to have the most amazing relationship with your children, you want to have to most fantastic relationship with your spouse. You want to exercise more. You want to volunteer more. You want to do so many things… but you can’t. That’s a Mitzrayim, a narrow place, but only because Pharaoh doesn’t let you go. Sometimes we forget why we left Egypt. Interesting that we forget it when we say at least twice a day during our daily prayers: “I am Adonai, your God, who brought you from Egypt, to be your God. I am Adonai, your God.” The only way to become all you want to be is to get rid of that negative voice inside your head, that toxic Pharaoh, and to let Adonai to take over to bring you to the Promised Land. The Torah and the Mitzvot were not given to us to add a burden to our lives, but rather to help us develop the character we need to leave Egypt once and for all. This Pesach, leave your Mitzrayim behind.... but don’t forget that unless you get rid of Pharaoh first, you risk returning to the narrow place. Ashira, Ronen and I wish you all Chag Sameach.
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Winnipeg Jewish Chorus - Winter Concert An Ode to our Urban Forest Directed by Justin Odwak
Sunday, February 23, 2020 An Initiative of Congregation Shaarey Zedek Photos by Robyn Shapiro Photography
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It's Just a Matter of Time!!
A Message From Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director It’s Just a Matter of Time!! This was the topic of the February 6th meeting of The Real Women of Jewish Winnipeg, a networking group at Shaarey Zedek which addresses women of diverse demographic backgrounds and interests. This past session sought to empower the attendees with strategies to get a hold of that precious commodity that is constantly slipping through our fingers…TIME! As we head into spring, time seems to accelerate as we try to take in all the opportunities to celebrate Jewish life and community. Below are just a few of the exciting programs that have taken place at our synagogue or are yet to take place… On February 7th, we had a very successful Tu B'shevat Family Shabbat Dinner with almost 100 participants! The dinner, which was sponsored by Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro, included an uplifting performance by the Dor Chadash choir and lots of singing and dancing to celebrate the Jewish new year for trees. Later in the month over 20 volunteers came out to sort and pack food at our monthly Winnipeg Harvest Night. This gathering included participants from our young adult group who have found a meaningful way to connect to the synagogue and to each other through their volunteering. On February 23rd, the Winnipeg Jewish Chorus and the Shaarey Zedek Quartet, under the direction of conductor Justin Odwak, performed an inspirational concert in honour of Tu B'shevat, Ode the Urban Forest. The beautiful music and thought-provoking poems were a reminder of the relevancy of the holiday of Tu B'shevat in our modern lives. As we headed into the month of March, we kicked off our second session of Hebrew Reading on March 3rd. Students of the level II session were able to work on reading skills to help them feel at ease in the prayer service. This is the second year that Shaarey Zedek is offering this free course in conjunction with NJOP the National Jewish Outreach Project.
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On March 5th we gathered for the class Shabbat: A Taste of the World to Come to bake those special cookies our Babas used to make. This took place in the framework of a class on the theme of Shabbat during which we explored Zmirot, the melodious hymns that are sung during the three sabbath meals. On Sunday March 8th, we celebrated our Annual Purim Carnival with everyone’s favourite bouncers, glitter tattoos, face painting, fun crafts and all the treats and snacks you have come to expect including those perfect Hamentashen… three crispy corners with soft tasty fillings. This crowd-pleasing celebration sponsored by Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood, was followed by a Purim puppet show performed by Rabbi Aníbal Mass and the Dor Chadash singers. The very next day we started a new tradition for the Megillah Reading which included a family style Seudah banquet in our Auditorium sponsored by Rena and Barry Shenkarow, including hotdogs, fries veggies, and Hamentashen for dessert. Participants were able to follow the story on a giant screen with Hebrew and English transliteration including hilarious graphics that entertained both kids and adults alike. On Friday, March 27th young adults gathered at the home of Rena and Daniel Elbaze for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Mass followed by a home hosted dinner and thought-provoking discussion and uplifting song. Now suddenly, Passover is on our doorsteps… and the topic of time and Time Management becomes even more relevant. This holiday holds a deep message with regards to our relationship with time. Often in our frenzy to prepare for the holiday, we forget that Passover is also called “A Time of Our Freedom”, Zeman Cheruteinu… not just the Freedom we think about when we conjure up the Exodus but of our own personal freedom and how much control we really have over the time in our lives.
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In his important work, The Sabbath, Abraham Joshua Heschel explains how Jewish life moved to the realm of time when our Holy Space, the Temple in Jerusalem, was destroyed. All our rituals and activities exist in designated shared times where we celebrate, commemorate and worship together. Passover, also called Chag Ha Aviv, the holiday of spring, is connected to the season at a specific time of year. Rabbi Maurice Lamm explains the importance of having these specific designated times when he writes “Anything that can be done at any time by anybody will be done at no time by nobody”. From this we understand that in order to exercise our Freedom over time, we must consciously MAKE time, or carve out a piece of it where we can take action to address the things we care about. This is real Freedom!
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As individuals, if things are important to us, we need to make time for them. The structure of our tradition can be helpful in this way, we have a specific time to rest, a time to celebrate and a time to commemorate. With this in mind, we will be preparing here at the synagogue, so you can celebrate these important moments in our calendar year, with friends and family. Why not join us for the second night of Passover with our Annual Passover Seder on Thursday, April 9th. This event caters to everyone including families with young children, young adults and seniors. Whether you are coming with a group or by yourself, we will help make your Passover experience meaningful. Finding time to learn is also important for both professional and personal development. Consider joining us for a delicious lunch and interesting discussion at our Passover Lunch and Learn on April 13th and 14th. Our Rabbis will present thought provoking topics as seem through a Jewish lens. If you would like to know more, or volunteer at one of our programs, please feel free to call me at 204-9753489 or send me an email to rena@szwinnipeg.ca. Warm Regards!
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Chanukah Extravaganza and Market (30+ Vendors) Sunday, December 15, 2020
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Louise Raber, Sisterhood, Co-President In the past few days, Sandy Polanski and I have been working on our application for the Triannual Jewels in the Crown Award. This award is given to Sisterhoods who are members in good standing of Women’s League International, who participate in Women’s League Torah Fund and who attend a region conference and /or meeting. As we gathered our information we realized that we should qualify once again as we did in 2014 in Las Vegas and 2017 in Washington, DC. We fulfill the requirements in almost all categories. If you aren’t aware, let me give you snippet, of what we do and have done. We were asked and agreed to donate a Mezzuzah and parchment to Hillel at the University of Manitoba. We attended with Rabbi Mass and Rena Elbaze when it was affixed to the door way. We assist financially and with volunteers for the Shaarey Zedek’s Chanukah Extravaganza and the annual Purim Carnival. Sisterhood acts as greeters and then insures there are treats for the participants for the November General Monash Remembrance Commemoration. We were particularly touched this past year by the young men and women of the grade 6 class of The Gray Academy. They are insuring the veteran’s and their sacrifices will not be forgotten.
We have a Book Club with content from “Women’s League Reads” reading list. A Sisterhood member volunteers at the weekly Family Service. Sisterhood also donated new puppets and siddurs in the past year. The Life Lights Pamphlets on display on the left wall as you enter from the back door are purchased by Sisterhood. We celebrate Sisterhood Shabbat every year where all participants are sisterhood members (and this year some of their daughters!). Our annual Tealess Tea fulfills our Torah Fund donation. Some of our members sew Shrouds for the Chesed Shel Emes. We run a beautiful Judaica Shop. We volunteer at the West Broadway Christmas lunch, and donate toys, blankets and toiletries. Our Mitzvah Group visits The Simkin Centre twice a year, sponsoring the entertainment and ensuring the residents have special treats. We support Willow Place with a yearly monetary donation, bags and bags of new and nearly new goods and a member volunteers to drive the women to appointments. We also donate to JCFS. We have programs. We’ve collected and donated new and gently used bras and had a speaker who spoke about Breast Health. Another speaker spoke about Heart Health and we had a CPR program. We learned how to do CPR on adults and children and how to use an AED.
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We joined NCJW to learn about the poor working conditions of the garment workers in Bangladesh. We volunteer to be greeters and sit on the Bimah for Shabbat services. When there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah a sisterhood member presents books and Candlesticks and a Kiddush cup. These gifts are purchased by Sisterhood and The Shaarey Zedek Board. For 58 years sisterhood has organized and presented an Interfaith Luncheon. Always well attended we have had timely, engaging speakers. This year, I am so proud to have Marisa Hochman join me as co-chair of this event. Trans Athletes Right to Compete: Exploring Sex, Gender and Sexuality in the world of Women’s Sport…”. Join our guest speaker Sandra (Sandi) Kirby, PhD; MA; BE;BPE (Olympian, Sport Scientist, Gender Equity and Athlete Safety Advocate) to find out what happens when biological males transition to female and want to continue to compete, but now in women’s sport. Rabbi Matthew Leibl will put on his sportscaster hat to moderate what promises to be an eye opening fireside chat on a truly timely topic. I’m sure you now realize as do I how much Sisterhood does at Shaarey Zedek and for our Community in general. Why not join to financially support and or be an active member and volunteer with sisterhood!
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).
Torah Fund
In the coming weeks you will receive your i nvitation to the Sisterhood’s annual TEA-LESS TEA. The Tea-Less tea money goes to Torah Fund in support of the five Seminaries around the world. This year the campaign is CHESED which means “Kindness”. The word can also be translated as “lovingkindness,” to convey the deep love that animates Jewish acts of kindness, done without thought of reward. The Bible has numerous examples of chesed, such as Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers to their tent in the heat of the day; Abraham’s servant’s prayer for a wife for Isaac, answered by Rebecca who offers water to him and to his camels; and Ruth, who shows loyalty and kindness to Naomi, adopting her religion and peoplehood, after Naomi has experienced great loss. The rabbinic tradition enacted many laws to formalize our commitment to kindness, making chesed one of the three central pillars of Jewish life, as Shimon HaTzaddik taught: “The world rests on three things, on Torah, on service of God, and on deeds of kindness” (Pirkei Avot 1:2). The 5780 (2019-2020) Torah Fund pin depicts a heart surrounded by three circles, one larger than the next. This symbolizes the heart of kindness, which Jews enact in ever-widening realms of generosity: from family, to community, to the larger world; from North America, to Israel, to the world; or from sisterhood, to region, to the Receive the 5780 pin larger world of Women’s League as our gift to you in for Conservative Judaism. And as it recognition of your is said in Psalm 89, may we build a world of kindness. generous support
Ways to donate:
Sisterhood Torah Fund Cards – Purchase cards to send to family and friends on a simcha, holiday or in memoriam. Available at the synagogue office in a variety of styles at a cost of $5 each or $20 for 5. Synagogue Tribute – Contact the synagogue office at 204-452-3711 to send a tribute card for $18. Please note that a portion of this money is withheld for synagogue administration costs. Torah Fund Pin – Receive the Torah Fund pin for 5777 as our gift to you in recognition of your generous support of a minimum donation of $180. Please fill out the form that was mailed to you in March and send using the self-addressed envelope or contact us at sisterhood@ szwinnipeg.ca or leave a message at the synagogue office by calling 204-452-3711.
Our Torah Fund campaign runs until May 15, 2020. We sincerely appreciate your donations.
Sisterhood Shabbat Rehearsal February 2020
Photos by Louise Raber and Alice Weissmann
HOLIDAYS Erev Pesach 14 Nisan (First Seder) Pesach 1 15 Nisan (Second Seder) Pesach CH”M 16 Nisan Pesach Day 7
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Pesach Day 8 (YIZKOR) 21 Nisan Good Friday 22 Nisan Easter
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Yom Ha’Shoah 27 Nisan Mon, Apr 21, 2020 Yom Ha’Zikaron 4 Iyar Tue, Apr 28, 2020 Yom Ha’Atzmaut 5 Iyar Wed, Apr 29, 2020 Lag Ba’Omer 18 Iyar Mon, May 12, 2020 Yom Yerushalayim 28 Iyar Thu, May 22, 2020 Mother’s Day Sun, May 10, 2020 Victoria Day Mon, May 18, 2020 Erev Shavuot 5 Sivan Thu, May 28, 2020 Shavuot 1 6 Sivan Fri May 29, 2020 7 Sivan Shavuot 2 (YIZKOR) Sat, May 30, 2020 Father’s Day Sun June 21, 2020
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The Wernick Reunion Guest Writer Gerry Posner
Who said history cannot repeat itself? For me, on a cold, wintery November day in Toronto at a Shabbat service in Toronto, I had a moment of deja vu. There I was at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue (which is many ways seems to me to be a version of Shaarey Zedek as I knew it growing up multiplied by twenty) and who was present delivering the sermon? None other than the former Rabbi of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue (1979-87), Rabbi Eugene Wernick. How did this come about you ask? It started with the hiring by Beth Tzedec of son Steven Wernick as the Senior Rabbi at the shul. He took over about four months ago, but his formal installation was only in November. That was of course a very moving evening when Rabbi Steven Wernick was formally installed by his father, Rabbi Eugene Wernick. I say that, as the senior Wernick put his hands on the shoulders of his son Steven (who by the way talks fondly of his growing up years in Winnipeg) and give him words of welcome into the fold at Beth Tzedec, I thought of another similar kind of father-son team, as in Gordie Howe who was able to suit up in a hockey uniform along with his sons Marty and Mark Howe in the professional hockey world. In both situations, the nachas and pride was palpable. Before the induction service began (which also included the Associate Rabbi, a woman as in Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin), I approached Wernick the senior and he claimed to recognize my face. That was hard to believe as it was some thirty-two years since we last saw one another. Yet he remembered many names from Winnipeg that I threw at him. He was the same guy I knew back in Winnipeg, though he was not quite as large a man as he was then. But the real surprise for me came at the Shabbat service. When the Torah reading was completed and the Torah returned to the ark and the Musaf service was about to start, Rabbi Steven Wernick declared that since his father was still in town after the installation a few nights earlier, and since Dad was at the synagogue, he had invited Dad to get to work and give the
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sermon that day. And give it Dad did. I took myself back to any Shabbat service, for example in 1984, a mere thirty-five years ago and pictured myself listening to the voice of Rabbi Eugene Wernick. He was a guy who had depth is his words and power in the delivery of them. Well, even though the physical stature of the man has diminished slightly (though he still is bigger than me), that voice has not lost any of its volume and resonance. He still had a significant message to deliver and from what I heard, he made a positive impression on those that were in the chapel that morning. When I chatted with Rabbi Wernick the Senior after the service at the kiddish, we spoke of his time in Winnipeg and at Shaarey Zedek which he recalled with affection. After as we said good-bye, he kissed me on the forehead and you could tell he, like me, was touched by the connection which we re-established after so many years. I know I sure enjoyed that fleeting retreat to my past with Rabbi Eugene Wernick.
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Tributes
Nov 1, 2019 to Jan 31, 2020 TODAH RABAH CONTRIBUTIONS
Elyse Halprin on her special birthday Benjamin Pollock in honour Dick and Minnie Bell HAVE BEEN Elaine Sommer of his 16th birthday RECEIVED FROM Harry and Rhonda Youell Lynn and Debbie Pollock Shane Lasker Ari Kay on him becoming Lorne and Louise Raber Peter and Karen Leipsic bar mitzvah in honour of their Rochelle and Harvey Litman Ted and Harriet Lyons Anniversary Mark Rash Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Rabbi Anibal Mass in Judith Seiff in honour of Laurie’s birthday honour of his Cindy Singer special birthday Lyle Stronger Norman and Dick and Minnie Bell Zehava Yehuda Elaine Silverberg Ken and Claire Dufault a prayer for safe travel Phyllis Laveman ALIYAH Ted and Harriet Lyons CONTRIBUTIONS MAZEL TOVS HAVE BEEN SENT TO Lillian Zentner
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM
Dick and Minnie Bell in honour of Dick’s birthday Allan and Gloria Cantor in memory of James Maurice Cantor
Rochelle Pincovich in honour of her birthday
Sheila Breen in honour of her 90th Birthday Martin and Patricia Brody Max and Phyllis Brown and Family in honour of Max’s special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin and Family
Michael Eleff and Chana Thau in honour of new grandchild William Brownstone in and a prayer for safe travel honour of her special birthday Larry and Glory Fleisher Sam and Sharon Guralnick in honour of their Lillian Feinstein in honour 58th Anniversary of her special birthday Saul and Lolly Guttman Sam and Sharon Guralnick in honour of their Anniversary Sharon and Gary Gilmore and Lolly’s birthday on the engagement of Edward Hecht Michael and Alix in honour of his birthday Bill and Alice Weissmann Barbara Neaman in honour of her father's Beth Goldenberg in honour birthday, Jack Neaman Z”L of Benjamin’s bar mitzvah Pat Charad
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John Michaels in honour of his special birthday David and Diane Wilder
Ruth Mittelstadt on her retirement Ben Berkal and Family Shelley Blum Simone Cohen Scott David and Barbara Goldenberg David and Nessie Greenberg Elaine Sommer David, Diane, Shira and Tovah Wilder Elaine and Paul Olin in honour of the marriage of Daniel and Jordie Murray and Sharon Knazan David Perlov in honour of his special birthday Lorne and Louise Raber
Ethan and Connie Posen in honour of their 20th anniversary Elizabeth Posen Bonnie Robinson in honour of her special birthday David and Diane Wilder Rochelle Pincovich Jackie Rosner in honour of her special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin Hannon Bell Dr. Allan Shefrin in honour of becoming president of Ottawa JCC Penny and Joel Shefrin Beth Shore on her special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin Irv and Sandy Shore in honour of their 50th Anniversary Leslie Marks and Rhoda Keynes Norman and Elaine Silverberg in honour of Ari Kay’s becoming bar mitzvah Maxine Cristall Lil Slonim in honour of her special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin Marilyn Trepel on her special birthday Larry and Rhoda Kussin
Sybil Plattner in honour of her special birthday Martin and Patricia Brody
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Eve Vickar on her special birthday Gerald and Penny Kalef Toby Sawyer Sylvia Segal Karen, Sherwin, Brent, Don De-Boyer and Family Gnessie Vickar and Family Susan and Eric Vickar on their special Anniversary Karen, Sherwin, Brent, Don De-Boyer and Family
Estelle Raber Maxine Cristall and David Goulding
Val Berman Sally Shuckett Leon Stein and Edith Diner
Bill Weissmann Maxine Cristall and David Goulding
Archie and Elizabeth Blank Sheldon Blank and Irene Liske Bonnie Blank Martin and Sherri-Ricki Erlichman
GET WELL WISHES
HAVE BEEN SENT TO Isaac Wolfe Blankstein
Toni Berenhaut Marjorie Blankstein Gloria and Jerry Moscovitch Clara Bleet and Family Rachel Owa Clare Whiteman on Gail Hechter Walter Bloch her retirement Larry and Rhoda Kussin Martin and Linda Fingold Gail Asper, OC, OM, LLD Mimi Singer Peter and Hilda Schwartz and Michael, Stephen and Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Harold Silverman Jonathan Paterson Dick and Minnie Bell Rokie Bernstein Shelley Blum David and Sheila Brodovsky Simone Cohen Scott Maxine Cristall Carol Foster Saul and Brenda Greenberg Gerald and Penny Kalef Cliff and Carol Levi Barbara Neaman and Allan Gerald and Susan Rosenby David and Diane Wilder
CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
IN MEMORY OF Cesia Abramowitch David Meyrowitz and Irene Boxer-Meyrowitz Mark and Marilyn Prober Sara Abrams Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer William Adler Hy Kraitberg
Sharon Wolchock in honour Joseph Ainemer of her special birthday Shelley Ainemer Larry and Rhoda Kussin Goldie Ashkin Samuel Ashkin CARDS OF Naomi Nurgitz APPRECIATION
HAVE BEEN SENT TO Betty Bell Irene Boxer-Meyrowitz Brian and Jeanne Pauls Rabbi Liebl, Rabbi Mass and Minyanaires Myrna Shiffman, Lesli Trottier and Lisa Odwak Harriet Lyons and Carol Levi Rishona Hyman Sandy and Marvin Polanski Richard Denesiuk
Andi and Kyle Bell Rose Bell Lynn and Debbie Pollock
Chana Braker Janet Fleishman Shelley Breslaw-Wynne Kevin Wynne Sylvia Brodsky Leah Weinberg Allan and Gloria Cantor Jack Brownstone Susan Brownstone Brock Max Burke Eleanor Burke Morris Burke Eleanor Burke and Family Lora Burke Allan and Gloria Cantor David Cantor David and Diane Wilder Alberto Cohen Isaac Cohen Eda Cohen Marvin and Merle Garfinkel
Ruth Bellan Edwin (Ted) Cohen Marvin and Riva Bartell Rebecca Hochman Hartley and Rishona Hyman Esther Cohen Meir Serfaty and Bonnie Heinrich Berger Serfaty Talbot Mark Berger Ethel Choch Evelyn Berinstein Michael and Marilyn Perl Martin and Roxy Freedman Sonya Chula Larry and Glory Fleisher
Saul L. Davis David Davis Raymond Deutscher and Sara Deutscher David Deutscher Andrea Didych Frank and Sue Hechter Gary and Pamela Brooker Graham Dixon Faye Dixon Max Duchon Michael and Marilyn Perl and Family Mina Engel Sharon Batshaw Dick and Minnie Bell David and Barbara Goldenberg Rosalie Lazar and Irwin Corobow Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Harvey and Rochelle Litman Morley Rypp Morris Erenberg David and Ronda Erenberg Philip Feldman Jacquie Seipp and Family Reva and David Finkleman Jack and Carol Lezack Bronia and Stanley Fox Engel Family Israel Friedman Sarah Friedman Family Eda Furman Jack Yasha Furman Ken, Lori, Jenna and Lexie Zimmer In Memory Of Tributes continued on next page ...
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ONE MORE CANDLE
Bella Genser Deborah Genser Esther Genser Morris Genser Percy Genser Rose Genser Roberta Lawee
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.
Harry Ginsberg Eleanor Burke Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer
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).
Solomon Ginsberg Eleanor Burke Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer and families
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David Glass Matthew and Dianne Glass
in partnership with B'nai Brith Canada
Jerrold Goldenberg Beth Goldenberg
Florence Halparin Rachel (Szternfeld) Goldstein Lawrence Halparin Jack and Debbie Lipkin Ted Hechter and Family Gary Hyman and Aryeh Gorenstein Miriam Corne Bonnie Blank Marvin and Merle Garfinkel Sheldon Blank and Family Teddy and Harriet Lyons Martin and Linda and Mel Sawyer Sherri-Ricki Erlichman Michael, Devyn, Reegan Gary Hyman and Reeva Hiller Miriam Corne Michael and Marilyn Perl Ruth Zelcer Michael Greenberg Jack Shindleman Shane Ian Greenberg Sandra Gordon and Brenda Tenenbein Charles Gunn Clara Bernstein Jack Gutkin Donald and Belva Gutkin Ruth Gutkin Terry and Carole Gutkin Earl and Cheryl Barish Sandor Guttman Rachel Guttman
Joe Kahn Allan and Sondra Hochman Joseph and Barbara Krolik Evelyn Katz Bill and Elaine Bebchuk Isser Held and Family Lorraine Reiner Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Sadie Bess Karr Susan Lokken Katalin Kenedi Ann Weiszmann Zelma Kimelman Phyllis Hatksin
Sheldon Kohn Don and Sheila Katz Steven, Michelle, Seth, Lev, Andrea and Solly Kohn
Cecil Louis Lipsett Edward Lipsett
Ruzica Kon Velimir Kon
Jack Litvack Leah Weinberg
Goldie Kravetsky Dick and Minnie Bell
Shirley Lipkin Harvey and Shelley Oman
Sara and Alvin Kravetsky Daniel Kravetsky
Easton Lexier Martin and Gail Corne Larry and Evelyn Hecht Earl and Suzanne Golden David and Nessie Greenberg Randy Wolfe and Bev Werbuk
Bernard Kushner Ken, Lori, Jenna and Lexie Zimmer Sylvia Lauer David and Diane Wilder Earle Laveman Phyllis Laveman Goldie Laveman Phyllis Laveman Mary Lazar Rosalie Lazar and Irwin Corobow Bernie Lerner Sybil Lerner
Daniel Lichtensztejn Sharon Batshaw
Lydia Lupu Rochelle Pincovich Max Manishen Beverley Manishen Nancy Manusow Hannon Bell David Manusow Doris Margolis Hymie Margolis Neil and Elaine Margolis David Permack
Isaac Merkel Shelley Chochinov Ellen Zaidman Paul Zaidman Harriet Zaidman
Ted and Harriet Lyons Michael Mandel Maureen Marsch Lillian Neaman Lorraine Reiner Bonnie Robinson Cantor Stephen Merkel Lewis Rosenberg Shelley Chochinov and Jennifer Mohr Ellen Zaidman Gerald and Susan Rosenby Paul Zaidman Sally Shuckett Harriet Zaidman John Michaels and Boris Mesbur Karen Stern and Family Donald and Belva Gutkin Elaine Sommer Itzik and Anne Joudan Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Marilyn Trepel Jack Moscovitch David and Lois Wolch Daniel and Rena Elbaze Myra Wolch and Family and Family Gary and Terri-Mae Marla Alaine Moscovitch Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch Wolodarsky Greg and Mandy Yakubovich Meyer Moscovitch Harry and Rhonda Youell Roberta Lawee Sydney Palay Sally Morris Murray Palay Rona Morris Vita Parks Benjamin Muryn Paula Parks Neil and Elaine Margolis Michael Paul Benjamin Nemy Robert and Elaine Paul Nemy Family Sophie Paul Annie Newhouse Bonnie Bricker Laura Richman Rochelle Pincovich Israel and Dorothea Nitikman Samuel Heft Carol Foster Herbert Nitikman Itzik and Anne Joudan Donald and Belva Gutkin Norman Odwak Earl and Cheryl Barish Dick and Minnie Bell Eleanor Burke Harold and Elaine Charlat Anita Cohen Leon Stein and Edith Diner Paul and Sherri Gerstein Earl and Suzanne Golden Beth Goldenberg Larry and Evelyn Hecht Frank and Sue Hechter Frank and Janice Kanovsky Larry and Rhoda Kussin Jack and Debbie Lipkin Rochelle Litman
Ida Pinsk Sharon Allentuck
Abraham Rich David and Mona Rich
Shirley Polanski Marvin and Sandy Polanski
David Ross Richman Janice Richman-Eisens
Mimi Pollock Michael and Ronni Pollock
Ettie Robinson Bonnie Robinson
Mischa Pollock Arnold Rogers Lynn Pollock Susan Rogers Debbie and Benjamin Pollock Sam Rosenberg Sarah Polsky Mavis Minuck Alvin Wire Julius and Shirley Rypp Adam Potash Shelley Oman Marion Posen Abraham Posen Liba Raber Sharon Allentuck Lorne Raber
Morley Rypp Sarah Sakinofsky Zelda Elkin Harold Schachter Carole Medd Evelyn Schaefer Edah Goldstein
Solomon Rady Marjorie Blankstein
Laurane Schultz Earl and Cheryl Barish
Maurice Raisen Elaine Sommer
Alex Elliott Schwartz Morry Schwartz
Eva Ravvin Larry and Rhoda Kussin
Marcia Ellen Secter Daniel and Rena Elbaze and Family
Rose Reich Max Reich Lorraine Reiner Barry Reiner Lorraine Reiner
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Frank Shiffman Jay Averbach Frank and Sue Hechter Elizabeth Posen Preston and Miriam Segal Stuart Shiffman
Harold Segal Ricki Segal
Claire Shindleman Robert, Allison, Gavin and Steven Axelrod Louis Segal Marsha, Ira, Robert, Saul and Lolly Guttman Lisa and Stuart Brick Esther Seipp Gary and Pamela Brooker Jacquie Seipp and Family Isser Held and Family Tillie Shapiro Jack and Carol Lezack Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro Bonnie Robinson Evan and David Robinson Rosalie Shapiro and families Joel and Penny Shefrin Preston and Miriam Segal Miriam Shatsky Barry Stronger Eleanor Burke and Family Lorne and Paulette Weiss Leo Shearer Edward and Dianne Winters Jay and Linni Averbach Harry Shindleman Dick and Minnie Bell Frank, Sue, Shael Hechter Jack Shindleman Sydney Shnier and Family Michael and Bonnie Helper Janie Shnier Jory and Jacqueline Stillwater Lena Shore Lawrence and Eddy Werier Irvin and Sandra Shore Edward and Dianne Winters Kenneth Shorten Marvin Shenkarow Berdina Shorten Michael and Bonnie Helper Roslyn Silver Larry and Rhoda Kussin Dick and Minnie Bell and Family Herold Smordin Harvey, Rochelle, Naomi Sid and Marsha and Jonathon Leipsic Schwartzman Jonah Litman Edward and Dianne Winters Ted and Harriet Lyons Neil and Elaine Margolis Selma Smordin Lewis Rosenberg Earl and Cheryl Barish and Jennifer Mohr Frank and Sue Hechter Lillian Neaman and Family Perry and Sylvia Schulman Sid and Marsha Schwartzman Lara London, Michaela Janis Silver and Jaron Rykiss Ralph Sotolov David and Lois Wolch Isser Held and Family Patricia Sherman Sheine Spivak Francie Bay Smith Frank Spivak Adele Standil Alan Standil Fred Standil
Morris Steel Freda Steel
Rubin and Rose Youssiem Ruth Klapman
Sonia Steel Freda Steel Bessie Stern Aisenstat Joseph Stern Donni Stern
Goldie Zaidman Shelley Chochinov Ellen Zaidman Paul Zaidman Harriet Zaidman
Hilda Stern Ricki (Ruth) Segal
Morley Zatser Arnold and Beverly Zatser
Jocelyn Stern Katz Donni and Marlene Stern
Michael and Evelyne Zeira Joseph and Barbara Krolik
Sophie Stitz Rose Muchnik Franciszka Stuckler Tenenbein Family
Emil Zimmer Ken, Lori, Jenna and Lexie Zimmer
Hetty Swartz Hochman and William Swartz Sara Swartz Larry Tabachnick Dora Berman Thelma Travis Dick and Minnie Bell Martin and Gail Corne Gary Levine and Rosalie Shaw Isaac and Margaret Vickar Karen, Sherwin, Brent, Don and Family Susan and Eric Vickar Glenda Segal Hannchen and Jacob Wassermann Sigi Wassermann Edward Weidman Rochelle Litvack Jeno Weiszmann Ann Weiszmann
Sarah Zelicovich Allan and Gloria Cantor Allan Zelickson Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer and families Eleanor Burke Marian Zelickson Eleanor Burke Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer Ralph Zelickson Louise Raber and Elaine Gamer
LEAVES ON THE TREE OF LIFE HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO
Candice Freed In honour of her 70th birthday Linda, Mel, Michael, Devyn, Reegan, Morry, Bernie, Dorian and Reed
Marshall and Phyllis Wilder Aron Wesley Grusko and Emily Anna Gardiner Grusko David and Diane Wilder in honour of their marriage Jerry Wright at Congregation Shaarey Allan and Sondra Hochman Zedek July 4th 2019 Gary Hyman and Irv and Sandy Shore Miriam Corne in honour of their Myra Wolch 50th Anniversary Lainie, Randal, Kyla, Ella, Peyton, Brooklyn, Denah and Frank
ENHANCEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHABBAT MORNING KIDDUSHIM HAVE BEEN MADE BY Dick and Minnie Bell in celebration of Dick’s birthday Arthur Blank and Patti Cohen in celebration of Patti’s graduation Allan and Gloria Cantor in celebration of Stephen Cantor’s birthday Larry and Evelyn Hecht in celebration of Larry’s birthday Rick Lee and Laurie Shapiro in celebration of Rick’s birthday Lynn Pollock and Benjamin Pollock in celebration of Debbie Pollock’s birthday Bonnie Robinson in celebration of her 65th birthday Berdina Shorten in memory of Kenneth Shorten
A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the following companies for their support of Shaarey Zedek's
Annual Christmas Luncheon at West Broadway Ministries with contributions of delicious food and supplies:
Gunn's Bakery Molly's Meat Pies Party Stuff / U-Rent-It Rae and Jerry's Steakhouse Salisbury House Viscount Gort Hotel
Berdina Shorten in celebration of Stephen Cantor’s birthday Eric, Susan and Eve Vickar in celebration of Eve’s birthday Lorne and Paulette Weiss in memory of Alex and Baila Schneiderman, Sam and Sarah Weiss and Paul and Ruth Stajer
TREE OF LIFE 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 basrelief and cast in solid bronze. Alder Leaves are available for $200 each.
TRIBUTE CARDS FOR ANY OCCASION Donations start at $18 and can be gifted to a variety of funds.
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In Memoriam Mina Engel
Beloved mother of Saul (Tina) Engel, and Rosie Engel
Ralph Gordon
Beloved husband of Ethel Gordon, father Sherwin (Nancy) Gordon, Kayla Gordon (Arthur Maister), and Marshall (Amy) Gordon
Easton Lexier
Beloved husband of Debby Lexier, father of Jill Lexier (Neil Samuels), Jonathan (Paula) Lexier, and Micah Lexier (Guy Anderson)
Norman Odwak
Beloved husband of Brenda Odwak, father of Lisa Odwak, Susan Koffman and Harry (Lisa) Odwak, brother of Faye Stedman, and Sophie Thompson
Marvin Shenkarow
Beloved father of Lori Shenkarow (Jeff Brown), Morris (Rana) Shenkarow, Michelle (Laurence) Gilman, and brother of Barry (Rena) Shenkarow, and Judy (Marshall) Pollock
Frank Shiffman
Beloved husband of Myrna Shiffman, father of Lisa (Harry) Odwak, Lesli (Gerry) Trottier, and brother of Judy (Burt) Cohen
Betty Sim
Beloved mother of Marc Sim, sister of Harvey Rosenbaum (Patricia Simcoe), Tzivie Meyers, and Karen Rosenbaum
Selma Smordin
Beloved mother of Marcy (Rick) Allison, Susan (Arnold) Pereles, and Jill (Ron) Stier
Harry Tucker
Beloved father of Brenda (Kevin) Rutherford, Marla Rubin (Bernard Harfield), and brother of Lionel (Teresa) Tucker
Dr. Julius Wise
Beloved father of Gavin Wise (Brigette Danzig), Sherri Wise, and Debbie Wise (Elliott Gwosdy)
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ADULT EDUCATIO 28
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.
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Topic To Be Announced
$15 • Registration Encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome (Session 4: May 14, Session 5: Jun 18)
THE REAL WOMEN OF JEWISH WINNIPEG: W i t h D r Re n a S e c t e r El baze
WOMEN’S NETWORKING
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.
Thu, May 7, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Problem Solving with guest Anna Shusterman
$18 per Session (Session 3: May 7) Registration Encouraged, Walk-ins Welcome
SHABBAT: A TASTE OF THE WORLD TO COME MAKE KNISHES With DR RENA SECTER ELBAZE
Imagine a day with NO PRESSURE TO DO but SIMPLY TO BE and enjoy the world and the people around us… no pressure to answer text messages, drive carpool or run errands… that day does exist, and it comes back once a week! It’s Shabbat, and we’ve been doing it as a people for thousands of years. Our June session will include Shabbat music, inspiring messages and of course a taste of delicious traditional kosher cuisine, as we prepare and eat the special recipes of our grandparents. .Thu, Jun 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM $18 (Includes Course Materials and Refreshments Registration Required
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 Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze, Engagement and Education Director Stay upQuestions? to date, watch services, and sign up for our email notices at www.szwinnipeg.ca 204 975-3489
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D i d y o u k n o w our
Choosing Judaism Course is not just for conversion?
Many Jews have taken this class over the years to rediscover and explore Judaism through Jewish ethics and thought, holidays and customs.
27 Week Course Begins Sunday Mornings Starting in September 2020 (Also available online!)
Core Beliefs • Life Cycles • Holidays Field Trips • Jewish Law & Ethics Learn more by contacting Rabbi Aníbal Mass at 204-287-5138 or RabbiAnibal@ szwinnipeg.ca
Mark Community-Wide Yom Ha'atzmaut Your Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Calendar At Asper Campus Can We Talk... JCFS/Shaarey Zedek Co-Sponsored Event
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Family Shabbat Dinner Celebrating Yom Yerushalayim
Friday, May 22, 2020
Community-Wide Tikun Leil Shavuot
Thursday, May 28, 2020 Offsite
Winnipeg Jewish Chorus Spring Concert
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Shalom Baby
Thursday, June 18, 2020 Offsite
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Shabbat Morning
Saturday 10:00AM
A musical, engaging, relaxed and interactive Shabbat morning experience! Following the service, join us for Kiddush, then Torah L’Chayim (Torah Study).
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Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM • 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM • 5:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM • 6:00 PM Sundays, Canadian Holidays, & Non-Working Jewish Holidays 9:00 AM • 6:00 PM
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Yizkor
Shabbat Family Service For All Families! With Leslie Emery Rabbi Aníbal Mass, Sunny Enkin Lewis, and Friends Gratitude · Song · Prayer Puppets · Torah Togetherness · Kiddush
Pesach Thu, Apr 16
Service begins at 9:00 AM Yizkor is recited around 10:15 AM
Shavuot Sat, May 30
Service begins at 10:00 AM Yizkor is recited around 11:30 AM
EVERY WEEK AT 10:45AM No Service Mar 28 Stay tuned for information about Themed, and Combined Family/Main Services
Playgroup SPRING TERM Explore Experiment
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With Bonnie Robinson, Preschool Teacher
Wednesday Group
Recommended Ages: 2 & Under
Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:00 AM April 15 to June 24, 2020
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12 Months and under: $55 ($40 for Members) Drop-ins: $7 ($5 Members) Over 12 Months: $100 ($80 for Members) Drop-ins: $12 ($10 Members)
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.
Free trial class for new attendees!
Registration and Questions: 204-452-3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca
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Mazel Tov Rabbi Aníbal Mass and friends on their Hebrew Kirtan performance at Limmud 2020!
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WED MAY 27 7:00PM
Mennonite Heritage Centre 600 Shaftesbury Blvd (Grant at Shaftesbury)
FREE EVENT Registration Encouraged
Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood Discovering Israel’s Dayan Women:
A Creative and Curatorial focuses on the peace activism of three generations of Israeli women from the Journey noted General Moshe Dayan Family. with The exhibit includes remarkable artifacts from members of the Dayan family exploring themes Rhonda of Arab-Jewish dialogue, co-existence and reconciliation. There will be/ShaareyZedekWinnipeg a question and 204 452 3711 /SZWinnipeg hello@szwinnipeg.ca Spivak answer period afterwards. 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca
Join the Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood for an exclusive viewing and discussion of this captivating exhibit. Rhonda Spivak’s artwork
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Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood 58 Interfaith Luncheon Annual
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Exploring Sex, Gender and Sexuality in the World of
Women’s Sport
Sandra Kirby
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WED MAY 20 Noon $25 Per Person Sponsor or Purchase a table of: 8 for $200, 9 for $225, 10 for $250
Register by Wed, May 13 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca Trans Females have stepped up to the starting block and taken the world of women’s sports by storm while policies and ethics guidelines have struggled to keep pace. What makes a level playing field is a question for our times. Join us for
a lively fireside chat with guest speaker Sandra ‘Sandi’ Kirby (Olympian, Sport Scientist, retired U of W Professor Emerita, Gender Equity and Athlete Safety Advocate) to find out what happens when.... a biologically male athlete transitions to female and wants to continue to compete but now in women’s sport.
Have a question for the speaker? Email it to us in advance to sisterhood@szwinnipeg.ca
Shaarey Zedek
Celebrating Community and Culture
In Partnership With
Interfaith Luncheon
Trans Athletes’ Right to Compete:
Congregation
13th Annual Yom Hashoah Interfaith Commemorative Service
Sun, Apr 19 at 7:00 PM
Reading of Megillat Hashoah to Commemorate the Six Million Jews Who Perished Jews & Non-Jews of All Faiths
15 Scroll Readers 14 Candle Lighters 2 Choirs
Learn More Online
Candle Lighting and Reading of Megillat Hashoah (Holocaust Scroll) in memory of the six million Jews who were murdered in the Shoah. The service will also include the lighting of a 7th candle in memory of the Roma and Sinti singled out for genocide and the countless other victims of the Nazis and their collaborators. No registration required to attend. Registration is not required. Everyone is welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds
This event was made possible in part by support from
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Congregational Second
Seder with a Shaarey Zedek
Custom Haggadah Thu, Apr 9, 5:30 PM
Presenting our Annual Congregational Seder led by Rabbi Aníbal Mass with keyboard accompaniment and participation by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Celebrate Pesach, enjoy our thoughtful Haggadah and a scrumptious gourmet Seder meal. Our Seder offers an educational, interactive, participatory experience and is suitable for all ages. Child friendly. Arranged seating to accommodate groups and individuals. Menu: Visit Facebook.com/ShaareyZedekWinnipeg/Events or www.szwinnipeg.ca Adults & Teens: $57 ($52 Members), Children Ages 3-12: $30 ($27 Members), Ages 2 & Under: Free
Reserve by Friday, April 3 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca
Pesach Gourmet
Lunch and Learn Mon, Apr 13, Noon Rabbi Matthew Leibl
Lunch at Noon (Speaker after Lunch)
Jewish Food for Thought: The Stories Behind Your Favourite Jewish Foods
Menu: Roasted Vegetable Soup, Mushroom and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Roulade in a Wine Infused Demi-Glace, Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, Chocolate Brownie with Berry Coulis, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks.
Tue, Apr 14, Noon Rabbi Aníbal Mass
Lunch at Noon (Speaker after Lunch)
Serving Pharaoh or Serving Hashem… Are We Really Free?
Menu: Romaine with Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Red Peppers and Green Onions in a Honey and Herb Vinaigrette, Salisbury Steak with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Gravy, French Fries, Lemon Sorbet, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks.
Cost Per Lunch: Adults & Teens: $25 (Members $22) // Children: $12 (Members $10) Ages 2 & Under: Free
Reserve by Monday, April 6 204 452 3711 hello@szwinnipeg.ca
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