Shaare Zedek Koleinu Nissan 5782-April 2022

Koleinu

Volume 70, No. 2 Nissan 5782 . April 2022

Rabbi Alan W. Bright, the Board of Directors and Staff wish all the members of Shaare Zedek a Chag Pesach Kasher V’Sameach!

About the Cover Art “Dancing Miriam” is an original tapestry created

By Bracha Lavee, an artist who lives and works in Jerusalem.

Miriam is significant to the Pesach story as she is the one who put her brother, Moses, in his basket and assured his survival. After the exodus from Egypt, on the shores of the Red Sea, Miriam led the women in song and dance with tambourines to express their joy and faith.

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Schedule of Services and Holidays Friday, April 15

Sunday, April 17

Saturday, April 23

Saturday, June 4

Erev Pesach

Pesach II

Pesach VIII

Erev Shavuot

10:10 AM Stop eating chametz

10:00 AM Morning Service

10:00 AM Morning Service

6:00 PM Evening Service

11:31 AM Burning of chametz

8:00 PM Evening Service

7:00 PM Evening Service

8:33 PM Havdalah

Saturday, April 16

Sunday, June 5 Shavuot I

Regular service times for Hol HaMoed April 18-20

9:28 PM Candle Lighting

8:00 PM Evening Service 8:39 PM Havdalah

7:22 PM Candle Lighting 7:30 PM First Seder

Yizkor Service

Thursday, April 28

10:00 AM Morning Service

Yom Hashoah

6:00 PM Evening Service

(Holocaust Memorial Day)

9:29 PM Candle Lighting

Pesach I

Thursday, April 21

10:00 AM Morning Service

Pesach VI - Hol Hamo’ed

7:00 PM Evening Service

7:00 PM Evening Service

Wednesday, May 4

Monday, June 6

7:30 PM Second Seder

7:30 PM Candle Lighting

Yom Hazikaron

Shavuot II 10:00 AM Morning Service

8:32 PM Candle Lighting Friday, April 22 Pesach VII

Thursday, May 5 Yom Ha’atzma’ut

9:30 PM Havdalah

10:00 AM Morning Service 6:00 PM Evening Service

Wednesday, May 18

7:31 PM

Erev Lag B’Omer

Candle Lighting

Yizkor Service 9:00 PM Evening Service

Thursday, May 19 Lag B’Omer Sunday, May 29 Yom Yerushalayim

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Pesach - What Does it Mean for Conservative Jews?

Rabbi Alan W. Bright

W

ith the approach of Passover, food becomes a topic of great interest for most Jews.

Yerucham, to declare it was a minhag shtut, a foolish custom.

We clean and scrub our kitchens, we remove all chametz from our homes, we plan a seder, and we figure out what we’re going to eat for eight days when bread, pasta, pizza, and our favourite breakfast cereals are no longer on the menu.

Here’s one area where the Conservative approach to halacha varies from the Orthodox. The Orthodox approach is to continue a custom, even if it’s a foolish one, even if the times have changed, simply because it’s minhag avoteinu, the custom of our ancestors.

In the Conservative Movement, we’re more open to understanding customs in the light of contemporary life.

The Torah forbids eating chametz during Passover, which the rabbis understand as being any one of the five grains – wheat, rye, barley, spelt, or oats – that has been in contact with water for more than 18 minutes.

But for Ashkenazi Jews, the list is much longer.

Ashkenazi Jews typically refrain from eating kitniyot during Pesach. What’s included in the definition of kitniyot varies between communities, but it typically includes legumes such as peas, lentils, beans, corn, rice, peanuts, and soy.

And for many Canadian Jews, there are additional dietary restrictions they take on themselves all year. Eight percent of Canadians are vegetarian or vegan, suggesting that out of Montreal’s 80,000 Jews, we have 6,400 vegetarians. If we take away chametz, kitniyot, and animal products, there’s not much left for a vegan Kosher Ashkenazi Jew to eat during Passover.

Are we really prohibited from eating kitniyot during Pesach? Where does the prohibition come from, anyway?

It turns out no one really knows why Ashkenazi Jews don’t eat kitniyot during Pesach. Sephardic Jews never adopted the custom. The custom is first mentioned in writings from the French Jewish community in the early 13th century. Rabbis hate a vacuum, so the sages, after that time, came up with at least 11 different reasons for people to avoid kitniyot. Some of the explanations offered include things such as “maybe there’s wheat mixed in with it,” or “people make bread with it and might get confused.”

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The fact that no real reason existed for prohibiting kitniyot led one 14th century rabbi, Rabbeinu

Back in 1989, Rabbi David Golinkin in Israel wrote a teshuvah. He concluded that not only was it permissible to do away with a foolish custom; it may even be obligatory. He provided several reasons for doing away with the custom: 1.

It detracts from the joy of the holiday by limiting what people can eat

2.

It causes exorbitant price increases and is a financial burden

3.

It emphasizes something that does not matter and is not indeed forbidden

4.

It may lessen the respect for the commandments if some of them are acknowledged as foolish

5.

It causes unnecessary divisions between different groups (Ashkenazi and Sefardi) in Israel.

A 2015 teshuvah by Rabbis Amy Levin and Avram Reisner aimed at Jews in North America emphasized the desire to support healthier diets and make it easier for people to eat fewer animal products by eating kitniyot, as well as the fact that any concerns that may have led to the prohibition in the first place are no longer applicable in modern times.

One of Passover’s many names is zeman cheruteinu, the time of our freedom. If you find meaning in following the custom of your ancestors to refrain from eating kitniyot during Pesach, that is meritorious.

On the other hand, if you prefer to be “Sephardi for Pesach,” whether, for health, convenience, financial, or communal reasons, you may liberate yourself from an unnecessary custom.

My family and I wish you all a Chag Kasher V’Sameach.

Keep The Faith Ben Topor, President

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s I write this Passover message in early 2022

We have hired an outside consulting agency to help

the one thought that comes to mind is Keep

us draft a long-range strategic plan. Our goal is that

the Faith.

not only will Shaare Zedek survive, but will thrive

Up until recently our world was opening up. We

as we build for future generations.

were once again praying, eating and drinking

Your Clergy, Board and Staff have worked tirelessly

together.

during this pandemic to make sure we come out

We were again enjoying Kiddush after our Monday

better and stronger than ever when the new normal

and Thursday morning services. Attendance was

(whatever that is) arrives.

picking up, which proudly allowed us to have in

The tremendous support of our generous caring

service minyans, while still streaming and zooming

congregants instills in me the desire to do better.

for those that were still uncomfortable attending in person.

Finally, after 18 months, Kiddush was served after

On behalf of myself and my family I want to wish you all a joyful Passover, filled with happiness, peace and most importantly with good health.

shabbat morning services. This made me realize how important community is to our well-being.

No one seemed to be in a rush to get home. People as laughter rang throughout the reception hall.

Shaare Zedek Board of Directors

The single malt scotch being served may have

Rabbi Alan W. Bright

lingered, renewing acquaintances, sharing stories

contributed to the loud ambiance.

Carole Burke

With the appearance of the Omicron variant of

Marion Caplan

coronavirus we are once again forced to hunker

Nancy Cooperberg

down.

Our plans to have Cantor Boaz return from Israel to help celebrate Tu B’shvat had to be modified.

Instead of a live Friday night service followed by a seder and a joyful Shabbat Shira the following morning we had to scale down. Nonetheless, thanks to modern technology we were able to celebrate, albeit mostly online.

Our plans are to have Cantor Boaz join us 3 times

Carlos Diaz Lopez Kim Faerman Dr. Judy Hagshi Miles Herer Shawn Martel Mark Merson Leonard Miller Bebe Newman Gary Ornstein Jasmine Ovadia

in 2022. Hopefully in March, June and then from

Marla Pinsler

early August to the end of the Jewish Holidays in

Diana Schweitzer

October. How lucky we are to have his spirituality and uplifting voice to look forward to.

Ben Topor Dr. Michael Wasser

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The Seder I’ll Never Forget Cantor Boaz Davidoff

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appy: Passover, Freedom, Harvest, Spring

that everything is from G-d! So G-d put us here in

Holiday (the 4 names that we call “Pesach”),

this situation. Complaining and whining will not

or Happy “Matzoth” Holiday, as G-d calls these

make the situation better, we need to make the

wonderful times.

best out of a bad situation.”

Rabbi “Shalom Arosh”, Rabbi of the “Hoot Shel

So the whole family began to help all the people in

Hessed” (a string of grace) institutes in Jerusalem,

the room, serving them food, blessing everyone,

gives Torah lessons in Israel and in the rest of

singing Passover songs and cleaned up after

the world, writes books and is very active in

them, then returning them to their rooms in the

the community. He also wrote a Haggadah for

hospital.

Passover with his commentaries, and suggests one

By ten o’clock that evening, the Seder had ended

more name for Pesach; “Hag Ha-Emuna”, Festival of Faith.

Family of ‘heroes’ sat around one of the tables.

In his Haggadah, the Rabbi wrote a story from

The parents leaned over to hug their children,

one of his students. The young man and his family

saying to them; “You are the best! This year,

were invited to do their Seder in a hospital, where

we didn’t have a proper Seder, but today we did

his father was hospitalized. The family was told

something unforgettable! Thank you very much!”

that the hospital would take care of preparing

Suddenly, a Chabad man appeared bringing

everything for the Seder.

wine, matzoth, food and blessed them for a

When they arrived, they were, immediately, very

Happy Pesach! They quickly set up the table and

disappointed and surprised to see a chaotic mess.

started this miraculous Seder at ten o’clock. This

There were wheelchairs, beds with patients hooked

Seder will never be forgotten.

to medical instruments, barely enough food and

The Rabbi teaches us that the Passover Seder

people screaming everywhere. It was the opposite of the meaning of “Seder”.

The family understood quickly that having a proper Seder wasn’t going to happen with all the food and wine gone, so they were anxious thinking it impossible to have a simple Seder and that they wouldn’t be fulfilling the mitzvah of this important evening.

Shocked and confused, the family all looked at one another. The noise and commotion was so loud, the children covered their ears. The husband said to his wife; “We must be happy! This is what the Rabbi teaches us to do! When a situation is not what we expect, we must make the best out of it! We believe

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and the room was clean, empty and quiet. The

doesn’t start from “Kadesh, Ur’chats”, it begins with EMUNA – Faith.

Usually, I begin the Seder with this true story, so that if someone is late, or if some wine dripped onto the table or if a glass broke, we mustn’t get upset and ruin this important one night of the year (in Israel the Seder is only one night).

Last year, our Seder in Israel began with this story. Just as I finished retelling it, the main electric fuse (the only one the electric company could repair) broke.

By candlelight, with cold food, we sat, sang, read, laughed, and had the most memorable Seder!

This Seder we will never forget!

Who knows five? I know five: five are the books of the Torah Gershon Katz, Hazzan Sheini Echad Mi Yodea, traditional song from the Pesach Haggadah, author unknown

F

ive are the practices through which Purim

adapted to mean that charity be given to the

is celebrated; The five practices are reading

needy. In this sense Deuteronomy 16.17 “but each

Megillah, merrymaking (Simcha), feasting (Mishteh),

with his own gift, according to the blessing that

gift exchanges between friends (Mishloach Manot)

your God has bestowed upon you” was read in

and the donning of gifts to the poor (Matanot

the Talmud as a caution that one should only give

L’evyonim).

what one can afford to part with.

Five are the abstinence practices of Yom Kippur. The

The Rabbis, understanding that Pesach is a busier

five abstinences are abstinence from eating, drinking,

holiday than the other holidays, institutionalized

bathing, leather shoes and intimate relations.

the collection of charity to the poor with the

Drawing on the similarity of the words Purim and

practice of Ma’ot Chittim. Ma’ot Chittim, - the

Yom Ha-kippurim, Jewish thought has long held the idea that just as Yom Kippur through its mandated

collection of “wheat money” are funds that are given to the poor so that they may buy matzah

practices of abstinence and prayer mends the bond

and other goods for Pesach.

between the people of Israel and their God, so does

The collection of Ma’ot Chittim then was merged

Purim through its mandated Joy and revelry.

with the practice of the selling of Chametz, so that

The donning of gifts to the poor on Purim, through

when one sells the Chametz, one makes a donation

a form of charity, is held by some Rabbis to be another form of creating joy, and in this sense, we can understand why the Mitzvah Matanot L’evyonim is an obligation on the poor as well, even though the poor are not obligated to give to charity.

The association between joy and caring for the poor predates Purim and is in fact integral to all the major holidays. In the Torah, in Deuteronomy 16.14, we read “You shall rejoice in your festival, with your

to the ma’ot Chittim fund. Such is the practice here at Shaare Zedek and indeed throughout the Jewish world. While this is convenient, we must remember that the purpose of these funds is not merely to pay the agent who acts to sell the Chametz, but to fulfill the Mitzvah to support the needy among us on Pesach “according to the Blessing that your God bestowed on you”.

With best wishes for a happy and healthy Pesach.

son and daughter, your male and female slave, the [family of the] Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow in your communities”.

In Deuteronomy 16.15 we read in connection with the three pilgrimages to the Temple on the major festivals that “They shall not appear before God empty-handed”.

Even if the literal direction of the text was that, the pilgrim should appear at the Temple with a sacrifice offering, by the era of the Talmud, the text was

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Message from Executive Director Billy Booth, Executive Director

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haare Zedek has been very busy during the pandemic to maintain our building and update our systems.

In spite of the frequent changes in Government guidelines on how many people can attend services or

enjoy a kiddush or a reception, services continue unabated morning and evening while respecting the safety protocols. Our online presence via Live Stream and Zoom has been a constant for so many people and allowed us to connect to our members as well as the wider community. It’s quite extraordinary that people from other parts of Canada and USA are joining us on a regular basis for services. Something that would never have happened before the pandemic. Our investment in Audio Visual equipment is very significant with constant upgrades. It is now fully integrated in our daily operations and allows us to broadcast every possible event: services, concerts, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvot, raffle, lectures, cooking classes, etc.

Our Board of Directors made a bold decision over the past 6 months to embark on a Strategic Study and gain a better understanding of our current membership and how we can grow in the coming years to maintain a vibrant, healthy synagogue. This is a worthy exercise that will surely yield positive results and many changes.

We look forward to implementing the recommendations and building stronger programs at Shaare Zedek in the coming years.

The integration of ShulCloud operating software has been very successful with many people logging into their accounts and processing payments and donations. In an effort to improve our database, we are asking everyone to log into their account to update name, address, email, phone, Hebrew name, mother and father’s Hebrew names, birthday, anniversary, date of Bar or Mitzvah. You can easily add people to your account (i.e., spouse, children) and provide this information. In addition, please notify the office of any Yahrzeit so that we can add these to your profile and send reminders. Please login and set your password at www.shaarezedek.ca using your email address.

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Our New Yahrzeit Board Marion Caplan and daughters Andrea and Stephanie

W

hen my husband Laz Caplan z”l passed away in 2018, I was told that there were no more lighted plaques available at our shul. I also learned that our old electronic Yahrzeit Board hadn’t worked for several

years. The only option was a plaque without a light outside the main Sanctuary. I couldn’t imagine that my children would not have a lit memorial for their dad’s Yahrzeit, so this was the moment when our search for a new Digital Yahrzeit Board began.

I worked closely with the Shul to find a solution that would work for our space. Many phone calls and Zoom meetings later, we chose a software company located in New York with tech designers in Israel to create our new electronic board. Our daughters Andrea, Stephanie and their families spent many hours with me searching for the best design and the right dedication to their dad and my beloved husband. Judaism and Jewish traditions were very important to Laz - we sent our daughters to Jewish day schools so they could understand their roots. They are now active members of their Jewish communities and I know that Laz would be very proud.

Here we are, almost 4 years later, with a state-of-the-art digital Yahrzeit board installed in our daily chapel.

The board has three sections: one for those saying kaddish, one for those commemorating a Yahrzeit that day, and a third for those honouring a Yahrzeit that week.

Next time you’re in Shul, please stop by the daily chapel and take a look at the new board. If you have already purchased a memorial plaque, you will be pleased to see the names of your loved ones included on this modern Yahrzeit board.

It has been my honour to sponsor this labour of love to honour Laz Caplan z”l. Many thanks to Rabbi Bright, Billy Booth and Mark Merson for their creative input in bringing this project to life. Special thanks to Gershon Katz for all his help in bringing the new site up to date. Please contact the office for more information.

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Sisterhood Carole Burke, Sisterhood Representative to the Board

T

he Pandemic has cramped our style in some ways, but Sisterhood has not been idle! Before the renovations, the Simcha Room (formerly the Bride’s Room), had been furnished many years ago by

Sisterhood. Now we have created a new room, still on the second floor, which we hope will be enjoyed by many. A comfortable sofa, large armchair, makeup table, chairs, mirrors conveniently situated, end tables and artwork have been carefully chosen to make this an inviting place for all ages.

Now that there is a need for women’s talaisim, it was fitting that Sisterhood should provide the funds to purchase them.

Your annual dues of $36 and donations with which you honour us make everything possible. In short, you, our members, and donors, pay for everything we do together. Thank you for your generosity!

Support for the Torah Fund has always been a priority. This year’s event on May 11th will provide funds for the Jewish Theological Seminary where Conservative Rabbis, Cantors and lay teachers are trained. Information will be available soon. Please plan to attend on zoom!

Through our membership in Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, we are part of the International Northeast Region, comprising Montreal, Toronto, and part of New York State. This year, our Regional Conference will be on Sunday June 12th. It is Montreal’s turn to host the conference on Zoom. Please plan to spend part of the day with us.

In these difficult times, technology has kept us together and vaccines give us hope for the future. Shaare Zedek Sisterhood wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Pesach.

Sisterhood Book Club

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ur season got off to a rousing start on Oct. 3, 2021, co-sponsored by the Shaare Zion book club. This took place on Zoom. Our guest author was Linda Leith, founder of the Blue Metropolis Literary Festival and member of

The Order of Canada. She is a driving force in the literary community of our city and her memoir, The Girl from Dream City is fascinating. We started 2022 with The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Farit Yishai-Levi. We are a warm, casual and friendly group; taking turns to lead our book discussions. Our upcoming schedule is below.

Roni Shefler Heft and Carole Burke

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Apr 4, 2022 The Last Garden in England Julia Kelly

May 16, 2022 The Forgotten Daughter Joanna Goodman

June 27, 2022 The Heart’s Invisible Furies John Boyne

Religious Services Committee Dr. Michael Wasser

S

ince I wrote to you last, as the new chair of

Shaare Zedek, we can congratulate ourselves on

the Religious Services Committee, it has been

our ability to respond appropriately and bravely to

quite the roller coaster ride. First, everything COVID related was improving. We had much larger in-person services for the High Holidays than we had had the year before. Not only was Rabbi Bright his usual inspiring self, he was also joined by Cantor Boaz Davidoff and Hazzan Sheini Gershon Katz. The former was wonderful and uplifting in his music and the latter was excellent in reading the Torah. And the choir under the direction of Dr. Earl Karanofsky returned and gave their usual tremendous performance. We thank them all for the services, which were joined by those streaming online as well as those in physical attendance. As the autumn progressed people began to feel more comfortable coming to the synagogue in person and the daily minyans were beginning to thrive while the streaming and zoom services remained healthy.

these shifting conditions.

There has also been an important development concerning the role of women in religious services that I want to share with you. Until recently we have been following a more traditional halachic view that limited the participation of women in religious ritual and worship. However Halacha (Jewish law) is diverse and evolving. A few years before the pandemic the Religious Services Committee voted that women be allowed to open and close the ark where the Torahs are kept and also to lift the Torah (Hagbah) and wrap the Torah (Gelilah) after it had been read. When the pandemic created an emergency situation, it was decided to count women as part of the minyan (the ten people required for certain rituals and prayers to be performed) and to include them among those who can be called upon to say the blessings over the Torah when it is read.

Then came the Omicron variant of the COVID virus.

In one of his High Holiday sermons Rabbi Bright

The number of in-person congregants began to

suggested that this be made permanent. Acting on

shrink and then the Quebec government abruptly

this suggestion, the Religious Services Committee

closed places of worship. Cantor Boaz’s visit for

passed a resolution to be considered by the Board

Tu B’shevat had to be cancelled due to both Israeli

of Directors to that effect – that is to say, that it

and Canadian/Quebec regulations. Thankfully the

be formal policy at Shaare Zedek that women as

zoom services and the streaming services remained

well as men can open and close the ark, do the

healthy and vibrant. Rabbi Bright returned to

Hagbah and Gelilah, be called to the Torah for the

streaming-only services for Shabbat with the help

blessing before reading a section, and be counted in

of Gershon and the Tu B’shevat seder moved online

the minyan. For the first four items, involving the

with Cantor Boaz providing a lovely contribution

practice of formal rituals, women, like men, must

from Israel.

have their heads covered, be dressed respectfully

As I write this, the roller coaster has shifted

and wear a Tallit. The Board of Directors debated

directions again. In-person services were back as of Monday, February 7th and the following Shabbat was the first one in person since December.

and approved this policy with its own resolution.

At the next Annual General Meeting the board of directors will present this to the membership for

The current Quebec government plan is for a

ratification.

progressive loosening of restrictions into the

I wish everyone health and happiness. Until we

middle of March meaning that we will be able to

communicate again, have a wonderful Passover

celebrate Purim and Passover in-person or online,

and Shavuot.

as our individual circumstances warrant. Here at

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Lili’s Delicious Passover Recipes Mummy’s Passover Sponge (Strawberry Shortcake)

12 eggs separated 3/4 c matzo cake meal 1 c sugar 2 heaping tbsp potato starch (1/4 Cup) 2 tbsp oil Juice of one lemon or one orange Optional: lemon or orange zest (recommended if you are serving the cake without making it into a strawberry shortcake) Preheat oven to 325°F Beat egg whites with 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat yolks with remaining sugar until light.

Add juice, oil, cake meal, starch, and zest, if using. Mix on low speed until blended. Fold in the stiff whites (my mother always said to use a wooden spoon) until blended. Put in an UNgreased 10 inch angel food pan (tube pan with removable bottom).

Bake for one hour. Invert to cool.

This cake makes a beautiful shortcake. Decorate using real whipped cream for dairy or fake for meat meals, and fresh strawberries.

Really Nothing Meringues

1 c egg whites (8 egg whites) 1 c sugar 1 tbsp vanilla For decorating: mini chocolate chips, toasted coconut, chopped nuts, diced dried fruit Preheat oven to 275°F Beat egg whites until frothy. Slowly add the sugar one tablespoon at a time and mix well (approximately 30 seconds) after each addition. Add vanilla and beat until egg whites are stiff.

On a lined baking sheet, drop meringues using a tablespoon, or pipe using a pastry bag. Decorate as you like.

Bake for 60 minutes, and then turn off the oven. Allow meringues to cool without opening the door. These don’t keep well, so they will need to be eaten soon. Never a problem!

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First Night Pesach Seder with Rabbi Bright and his Family

Join Us In Person Friday, April 15, 2022 After 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Services Let’s celebrate Pesach together with a lively, educational Seder, perfect for the whole family While there is no charge to attend, a donation is appreciated Please register before April 8 at 12:00 PM shaarezedek.ca or 514.484.1122 Maximum 60 people

The Seder will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person

Seder Plate in a Box

Order your Seder Plate from Beso Catering Support Shaare Zedek Your box includes:

• Seder plate on platter • Lettuce, Celery, Wing Horseradish, Charoset, Egg • Kedem Grape Juice • Disposable Kiddush cup • Shmura Matzah $42.00 including delivery, deadline April 8

shaarezedek.ca or 514.484.1122

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Chanukah 5782

“Latkes with Lili” kicked off our Chanukah festivities! Lili impressed all of us with her remarkable culinary skills while sharing her tips and tricks on how to make the perfect latke. Kids under 12 showed off their creativity by making their own Chanukiahs with molding clay and glow sticks! This year, SZ Congregants opened their homes and driveways to our very own Travelling Rabbi who lit the chanukiah with us over Zoom. Did you light the candles with us?

If you missed “Latkes with Lili”, be sure to check out the recording on YouTube.

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Purim 5782

We had a wonderful turnout to celebrate Purim in person! Rabbi Bright shared a contemporary interpretation of the Megillah, while Josh Wolman, our Angel, chanted in Hebrew. Cantor Boaz Davidoff and the amazing Shaare Zedek Band entertained us throughout! Afterwards, Pilots, Leprechauns, Bananas and Hockey Players all gathered to feast on pizza and ice cream (with sprinkles!) while waiting to see what surprises were waiting for us in the piñata! How many hamantashen did you eat this year?!

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Upcoming at Shaare Zedek Details for all our upcoming programs will be shared in our weekly Shabbat newsletter, on our website and social media channels

Wine, Cheese, and Trivia Night!

April 7 Question: What’s an Awesome Way to Spend an Evening?

Answer: Trivia Night at Shaare Zedek!

Put your buzzer down and make a final wager to show off your trivia skills! Join us for a fun-filled evening of skill testing, wine tasting, and cheese eating, while winning amazing prizes. Don’t have a team? We’ll find one for you!

Yom Hashoah Programs Holocaust education is important for all generations, but especially our youth who now face limited opportunities to hear survivor testimonies. Please join in these programs with your teenage children and grandchildren.

Survivor Testimony: Fishel Goldig May 3 Fishel, a member of our Shaare Zedek community, is a child survivor of the Holocaust. Listen as he shares his personal story of living in the ghetto, and fleeing to the forests, and hiding in a hole in a farmer’s cellar. Learn what life was like for Fishel after the Holocaust and how he came to settle in Photo: Stéphanie Cousineau

Montreal.

Holocaust Stories: Connecting with Descendants May 10 Hear the story of the only known Canadian victim of Nazi concentration camps. Join us in person or on Zoom as the son and granddaughter of Harry Cohen retell his story.

Holocaust Museum Tour May 15 Join us on a tour of the Montreal Holocaust Museum to learn more about the Holocaust, antisemitism, racism, hate, and indifference. The Museum aims to promote respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.

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Upcoming at Shaare Zedek Details for all our upcoming programs will be shared in our weekly Shabbat newsletter, on our website and social media channels

Asia (Online Film) May 9-15

Baking with Lili & Ben June 1

Winner of many Israeli Academy Awards, this film looks at

Join Lili and her delicious sous-chef, Ben online as they

the life of Asia and her relationship with her daughter, Vika.

whip up wonderful Jewish treats! Learn all of Lili’s

Their routine is shaken when Vika’s health deteriorates

wonderful tips and tricks from the comfort of your home!

rapidly and Asia must step in and become the mother Vika so desperately needs.

The Almost-Newlywed Game August 29

Alpaca Farm Visit September 11

Come participate and join us for an evening of wine, cheese

Bring your entire family to be charmed by the wonderful

and laughter while being entertained by the SZ Newlywed

alpacas.

game!

In Concert with Cantor Boaz Davidoff and the Shaare Zedek Band September 11 Hold the date for an exceptional evening featuring our amazing Cantor Boaz Davidoff and a Special Guest.

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Shaare Zedek and Shaare Zion Beth-El Sisterhoods 2022 Annual Torah Fund Event

Talking About

Intermarriage A values-based perspective

The growing reality of multifaith/multiheritage marriage is changing the face of Jewish families and congregations around the world.

Rabbi Adina Lewittes

turns to Jewish text and wisdom for guidance, inspiration and caution in negotiating these challenges.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM

ZOOM Minimum donation of $18 Register at www.shaarezedek.ca

Rabbi Adina Lewittes

Over 20 years ago, Rabbi Adina Lewittes founded Sha’ar, a northern NJ/NYCbased, values-driven Jewish community dedicated to societal, environmental and spiritual sustainability. Her interests include: the evolving paradigms of Jewish family and community engagement, Jewish ethics, and contemporary halachah.

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Torah Fund

Torah Fund supports scholarships and programming for future rabbis, cantors, educators, and scholars at five international seminaries* whose graduates serve as the leaders and innovators to preserve, promote and perpetuate Conservative/Masorti Judaism of the Conservative Movement.

Learn more about Torah Fund: www.wlcj.org/about/torah-fund

Organizing committee: Eleanor Diamond, Lorna Gerson-Goldig, Linda Shohet, Dorothy Tonchin Any questions please email: info@shaarezedek.ca

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SZ Kids Toddlers in the Park Sunday, April 3, 2022 Sunday, May 22, 2022 Sunday, June 19, 2022 Sunday, August 28, 2022 Sunday, September 18, 2022 Sunday, October 23, 2022 Sunday, November 6, 2022 Date subject to change based on Covid restrictions and weather.

Time will be confirmed closer to each date but will always be in the morning.

For details and to confirm attendance: Contact Kim at kimsabrina.faerman@gmail.com

Calendar Contest SZ Kids Calendar Contest will be put on hold for this year. We wanted to feature the three talented artists that were our December, January and February winners. Stay tuned for news on our new project.

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Maya Derai, age 8

Janna Gorin, age 4

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Benjamin Faerman, age 2

Shaare Zedek’s Hebrew Program 4 Kids Music and Art

Introduction to Prayer

Small classes

Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 6 pm For information, please contact Adelia Bensoussan, Director adelia@shaarezedek.ca

Jewish Holidays and Heritage

Depending on health protocols, classes may be held in-person or on Zoom

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Bar Mitzvahs 5782 Max Ladouceur Son of Rona Zunenshine and Eric Ladouceur April 9, 2022 - Metsora

Levi Katz Son of Stephanie Lipstein and Glenn Katz May 1, 2022 - Rosh Chodesh- Kedoshim

Jacob Maltinsky Son of Shirley Issan and Malcolm Maltinsky May 7, 2022 - Emor

Alexander Vatch Son of Mitchell Vatch May 14, 2022 - Bechukotai

Mason Pascal Son of Jean Kucer and Mark Pascal May 21, 2022 - Behar

Shane Pascal Son of Jean Kucer and Mark Pascal May 21, 2022 - Behar

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Jeremy Nashen Son of Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen May 21, 2022 - Behar

Samuel Pressman Son of Naomi Simms and Jeffrey Pressman June 16, 2022 - Beha’alotecha

Aaron Le Kouby Son of Lionel Le Kouby June 27, 2022 - Korach

Moishe Garonce Son of Sharon Harrison and the late Adam Garonce z”l June 30, 2022 - Rosh Chodesh - Korach

Jake Oppen Son of Michelle and Jonathan Oppen August 22, 2022 - Re’eh

Matthew Gabay Son of Ilana Nixon and Dan Gabay August 25, 2022 - Re’eh

Jacob Goldenblatt Son of Isabeau Des Rosiers and Justin Goldenblatt September 15, 2022 - Ki Tavo

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Shalom New Members

Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman Louise Bertrand Szamosi and Jay Szamosi Anaïs Delambre and Raphaël Chemla Isabeau Des Rosiers and Justin Goldenblatt Elissa Frackt and Gedaliah Pollack Peggy and Ron Garonce Esther Herat Heidi Hoi Ting Cheung and Levi Hoffman Shirley Issan and Malcolm Maltinsky Denise Keating and Robert Rutman Maria Jarkov and Gary Camlot Lionel Le Kouby Linda Lemay and Bryan Weiner Kate Portner-Gartke and Corey Omer Jason Rosenfeld Frank Rudner Brahm Solomon Alexandra Vall and Stephen Haboucha Chrystal Wilson and Howard Halpert

Our Shaare Zedek Family

Wishing a Mazel Tov to: Births

Carole and Brahm Canzer on the birth of their grandson.

Chanel Cocco and Stuart Knecht on the birth of their son, Mason.

Michelle Flejszon and Daniel Stock on the birth of their son. Big brother is Ronnie.

Melissa Leiter and Adam Barza on the birth of their son.

Sury Samper Hernandez and Hart Fishman on the birth of their daughter.

Gianna and Howie Birenbaum on the birth of their first grandson, Ryder Larry Richman, son of Alexandra Birenbaum and Zachary Richman.

Paula Joseph on the birth of her twin great-nephews. Proud parents are Jessica Nadigel and Phillip Frai. Dearly missed at this time are Milton Joseph z”l and Joey Frai z”l.

Shaare Zedek Board Member, Kim Faerman and husband, Jonathan Faerman, on the birth of their baby boy Elie Louis Faerman. Proud big brother is Benjamin Faerman.

Golden Anniversaries

Carole and Myer Bick Judith and Norman Bubis Harriet and Ronnie Diamond Franceen Goodman and Allan Finesilver Gail and Paul Gross Joyce Obront and Alan Schwartz Carole and Richard Venor Deborah and Manny Vineberg

Emerald Anniversary Marion and Jack Druker Paula and Martin Nadler Diane and Arthur Newman Chainie and Bruce Zikman

Diamond Anniversaries

Erica Rowniak and Philip Booth on the birth of their son, James Arthur Booth (Mordechai Zvi). Proud grandparents are Sheila Fishman and Billy Booth, Corinne Gutman and Charles Rowniak.

Sadly missed at this time are Raisie and Sonny Booth, Malka and Charles Fishman, Pola and Harry Rowniak, Florence and Allan Gutman z”l.

Beverley and Ted Canter Lorna and Stanley Clamen Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch Kay and Edward Salpeter Carole and Allen Spector Marion and Howard Wolfe

Bar Mitzvahs

Sapphire Anniversary

Alex Edery son of Laura Seger and Avi Edery Brandon Egger son of Felicia Egger Kevin Hoffman son of Karina Schatz and Marcelo Hoffman Andrew Pinsler son of Marla Pinsler Benjamin Rutman son of Denise Keating and Robert Rutman Jacob Wise son of Kimberly Hannah and Bradley Wise

Academic Achievements

Cindy, Mark and Jordan Heller, Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch on their daughter, sister and granddaughter, Lauren, receiving her Bachelor of Social Work Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University.

Sheila and Billy Booth on the occasion of their daughter Carolyn being called to the Bar of Quebec, on October 13, 2021.

Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen, on the occasion of their daughter Nicole Nashen receiving the Jon Roskies Award for New Leadership.

Lili and Arnie Yesovitch are proud to announce that their daughter, Samara Yesovitch, has officially become a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couple and family therapy.

Engagement

Bebe Newman and Howard Braziller on the engagement of their son, Jeremy Braziller to Jessica Burrows of South Carolina, daughter of Hannelore and George Burrows.

Marriages

Sandra Reinish, wife of the late Hy Reinish z”l on the marriage of her grandson, Jonathan Brick to Alexandra Itzkovitz.

Frances and Berel (Benny) Bokser on the marriage of their son, Howard Bokser to Lisa Glickman.

Leba and Jack Cooperstone Ruth and Archie Katz

Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Lil and Jack Margolis

Special Birthdays Berel Bokser Gertie Brodkin Sarah Severs Bromberg Minnie Lerner Eisenstat Emma Baron Frackt Mortimer Fruchter Morton Grossman Shirley Morantz Ginsberg Hazel Gradinger Carl Gutman Archie Katz Rose Eisenstat Krulewitz Lila Lesk

Edith Glickman Lifshitz Charlotte Lubin Lionel Malkin Morton Margolian Jack Margolis Lil Margolis Leonard Rosenthall Lorna Saks Edythe Daniels Shore Philip Shuster Ruth Mendelsohn Shuster Elsa Pesner Waldman

We mourn the loss of Maxwell (Mac) Brotman Allan Felsher Morris Greenberg Gail Mindin Hitzig Stanley Hitzig Milton Joseph Judith Kowarsky Felsher

Cathy Luger Eli Moscovitz Mona Pollock Hyman Reinish Gordon Shore Burton Spector Jean Tanny

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Todah Rabah Capital Campaign

Janet Kasnoff

Sandy Lipkus and Ted Adler

Thelma Lesser in memory of Milton Joseph

Bebe and Howard Braziller

Thelma Lesser in memory of mother Ida Itcovitch

Arlene and Maxwell Brotman z”l

Thelma Lesser in memory of husband Eddie Lesser

Esther and Michael Deitcher

Miriam and Neal Levine

Janie Margolis and Michael Etinson

Jane Litwack

Marion Harris Caplan

José Matute in appreciation of the High Holy day services

Bernard Henneman

Norman Nemetz in memory of mother Ada Nemetz

Mona Hirsh and Arthur Propst

Olymbec Investments Inc.

Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra

Miriam Ouanounou

Marlene and Isaac Schwartz

Mark Reinish in memory of father Hy Reinish

Shirley Blaichman and Mel Schwartz

Paula Sacks in memory of Donna Salonin

Elaine Lang and Avrum Stark

Paula Sacks in memory of grandfather Moses Eibel

Dr. Michael Wasser

Paula Sacks in honour of Carolyn Booth being called to the Bar of Quebec

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Sheila and Nathan Agensky in appreciation of Rabbi Bright and how wonderful he is and for everything he does Lisa Baum Carol Blitstein Berall with thanks to Rabbi Bright in honour of Evan Berall’s Auf Ruf Frances and Berel Bokser in honour of Rabbi Bright with appreciation for a meaningful wedding ceremony Carole Blank in honour of Rabbi Bright and the clergy for making the holidays so wonderful Shari Walfish Brodie and Harry Brodie Arlene and Maxwell Brotman z”l Nathan Brotman - a huge thank you to Rabbi Bright, Cantor Boaz Davidoff and Billy Booth for their extraordinary service with regards to the Lila Brotman Memorial Garden Shari Brotman in appreciation of Rabbi Bright and the Shaare Zedek for a moving and meaningful dedication ceremony for the Lila Brotman Memorial Garden Carole Burke in memory of mother Jean Burke Beverly Mindlin and Ted Canter in appreciation of Rabbi Bright’s exceptional kindness Michael Covens Cantor Boaz Davidoff

Paula Sacks in appreciation of a Torah honour Paula Sacks in memory of mother Evelyn Eibel Sacks Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra in honour of Rabbi Bright Robert Samuel in honour of Elizabeth Bright’s Torah class Marlene and Isaac Schwartz in honour of Rabbi Bright Ruth Mendelsohn and Philip Shuster in appreciation of all Dr. Hyman Tannenbaum’s caring service Dr. Michael Wasser in appreciation of Rabbi Bright

Young Adult Fund Randy Bitensky

Carole Burke in honour of Lili Yesovitch making a cake Erica Caden Nancy and Jack Cooperberg Eileen Stein Dick Franceen Goodman and Allan Finesilver Filomena Golfi Freya Hirsch and Martin Gordon Lyne LeBlanc Jane Litwack

Laurence Goulet and Randall Ettinger

Bonnie and Mark Merson

Sharyn Goldberg and Steven Fagan in memory of father Max Goldberg

Ellen Obrand Pesner Rhodie and David Salzman

Sharyn Goldberg and Steven Fagan in memory of mother Ethel Goldberg

Joanne and Ben Topor

Edita Friedman Rhonda Shaffer and Bernard Herman in honour of Rabbi Bright for keeping everyone going during the Pandemic and for the bris of Ben Zvi and Breger Families

Sara Watson Lenny Wolman Rose Yesovitch Jojo Zimmerman

Helaine Herman in memory of Howard Yesovitch Helaine Herman in memory of Charna Hecht

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To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

Todah Rabah General Fund

Irene and Irving Novack

Katalin Kahan and Marc Bailey in memory of father Louis Kahan

Sean Oppen in memory of grandfather Moe Oppen

Carol Blitstein Berall in honour of the Auf Ruf before the wedding of Evan Berall and Samara Dayan

Ellen Obrand Pesner

Gianna and Howie Birenbaum in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr. Sheila Fishman and William Booth Lisa McBride and Wade Boroff in memory of mother Heather McBride

Miriam Ouanounou Frank Rudner in memory of mother Edith Rudner Dr. Annette Majnemer and Dr. Michael Shevell Rosalie Boidman and Sheldon Tager in appreciation of Cantor Boaz’s concert Simon Witenoff in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr.

Adeline Mandelcorn Bratz in memory of mother Molly Mandelcorn

Minyanaires Fund

Adeline Mandelcorn Bratz in memory of husband Bernard Bratz

Carole Burke in memory of Ben Merson, my last veteran

Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation Louis Bougie

Arlene and Maxwell Brotman z”l Hyman Garey in appreciation of Rabbi Bright and Shaare Zedek in honour of my 80th birthday

Nathan Brotman

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of Howard Yesovitch

Sylvia Carletti

Fran and Murray Krane in memory of Mona Pollock

Jacob Cohen

Fran and Murray Krane in memory of father Ben Horwitz

Leba and Jack Cooperstone

Marlene and Eli Manis in honour of Temmy Nadler’s 80th birthday

Janie Margolese and Michael Etinson Debbie Kohen and Marvin Fenster in memory of father Judel Kohen Brenda and Eric Gralnick in appreciation of the Auf Ruf for Franki Gralnick and Miles Herer Estate of Morris Greenberg in memory of the late Morris Greenberg Bernard Henneman Marlene and Joel King in memory of father Arthur King Sharon Peletz and Howard Kobernick - Thank you to Lili Yesovitch for the live stream of making latkes Nancy Master and Stuart Korne Sheila Krumstok Silvina La Fontaine Roman Lesniak Mary Beth MacDonald in memory of Rabbi Sholom Brodt

Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of father William Newman, uncle Daniel Fishman, uncle David Tomarkin Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of Cantor Mendel Fogel Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of cousin Dr. Earl Sharfman Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of uncle David Rosenstein Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of friend Sam Itkin, friend Rev. Isadore Lorincz Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of uncle Louis Fishman, grandfather Morris Rosenstein, Howard Yesovitch Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of grandfather Moishe Nulman, grandmother Pesie Nulman, aunt Raizel Nulman, aunt Shandel Nulman Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr.

José Matute

Diane and Arthur Newman on behalf of the Tu B’Shevat Seder with Rabbi Bright and Cantor Boaz Davidoff

Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of Gary Ornstein as Chatan Torah

Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of aunt Hannah Rosenstein

Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of Zev Tabatchnick as Chatan Bereshit

Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of stepmother Beatrice Rosenstein, grandmother

Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of Cara Merson as Eishet Chayil

Minnie Fishman, aunt Pauline Fishman, friend Larry Wexler

Bonnie and Mark Merson in memory of Ben Merson for the first year of Yahrzeit Leonard Miller in honour of Arthur Propst Marilyn Miller in memory of Joe Kohn Sheldon Miller

Ellen Obrand Pesner in honour of Zev Tabatchnick being named Chatan Bereshit Ellen Obrand Pesner in memory of Pvt. Harry Silver Ellen Obrand Pesner in memory of Howard Yesovitch Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra in honour of the birth of Frankie Ella and the award to Erika Rath

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

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Todah Rabah Minyanaires Fund

Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra in appreciation of Arthur Newman for saying Kaddish for Sarah Neale Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra in memory of uncle Selig Reingewirtz Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra in memory of father Joseph Reingewirtz Arthur Simcoe in memory of Howard Yesovitch William Tabatchnick Lee and Aron Wohl in memory of father Ely Wohl and uncle Philip Frank

Cemetery Perpetual Maintenance Fund

Flo and Burt Dalfen in memory of father Seymour Blumer Gitty Libman Harte in memory of husband Robert Harte

Dr. J. Bernard Tonchin Memorial Fund

Dorothy Tonchin in memory of father-in-law Peretz Tonchin Dorothy Tonchin in memory of father Harry Wexler Dorothy Tonchin in memory of mother-in-law Mary Tonchin Dorothy Tonchin in memory of Milton Joseph Dorothy Tonchin with sincere appreciation to Elizabeth Bright for a wonderful Torah class Dorothy Tonchin in memory of husband Dr. Bernard Tonchin Reesa Tonchin Yunger in memory of father Dr. Bernard Tonchin

Jerry Silverberg Memorial Fund

Sheila Cohen Silverberg in memory of mother-in-law Mildred Silverberg

Kaddish Memorial Prayer Fund

Arlene Brotman in memory of husband Mac Brotman Beverley Mindlin and Ted Canter in memory of sister Gail Mindlin Hitzig Doreen Levine in memory of husband Harvey Levine Mark Reinish in memory of father Hy Reinish Lillian and Fred Rudy in memory of Morris Greenberg Joyce Obront Schwartz and Alan Schwartz in memory of mother and mother-in-law Riva Obront

Life and Legacy Fund Estate of Seymour Pearl

Dave Felsher in memory of Judith Kowarsky Felsher

Lily and Louis Rabinovitch Memorial Fund

Cindy Rabinovitch and Mark Heller in memory of father Stephen Heller Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of brother Nathan Berkow Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch with tremendous thankfulness

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Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of Dr. Jack Halickman Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of Ruth Fleisher Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of Rose Berlin Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of father Max Berkow and grandmother Sima Rabinovitch Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of Mona Pollock

Sisterhood General Fund

Frances and Berel Bokser in memory of Howard Yesovitch Frances and Berel Bokser in memory of Clara Tepner Nancy and Jack Cooperberg Emma Baron Frackt in memory of grandmother Nechama Baron Emma Baron Frackt in memory of father Max Baron Julie Lesser in honour of mother Thelma Lesser’s birthday Jane Litwack in memory of mother Rose Deutsch Gombay

Yahrzeit Fund

Carol Blitstein Berall in memory of husband Leonard Berall Frances and Berel Bokser in memory of sister Shulamit Karger Frances and Berel Bokser in memory of mother Masia Bokser Desiree and Avrum Brenner in memory of father John David Brenner Arlene and Mac Brotman z”l in memory of Milton Joseph Nathan Brotman in memory of Howard Yesovitch Nathan Brotman in memory of mother Mary Brotman Nathan Brotman in memory of brother David Brotman Judith and Howard Bubis in memory of father Arthur Grumet Carole and Eddie Burack in memory of father Leo Lowsky Carole and Eddie Burack in memory of father Morris Burack Carole and Eddie Burack in memory of mother Rose Lowsky Rebecca Clayman in memory of parents Eva and Phil Clayman Rebecca Clayman in memory of nephew Liam Clayman Eddie Cohen in memory of Lila Brotman Pearl and Lewis Cooper in memory of father Willie Zaritsky Nancy and Jack Cooperberg in memory of France Gariepy Barbara Flanders and Steven Coplan in memory of mother Anne Coplan Sandra Segal and Lionel Cudzinowski in memory of father Morris Cudzinowski Sandra Segal and Lionel Cudzinowski in memory of father Sam Segal Stephanie Pesner Cymet in memory of father Alan S. Pesner Flo and Burt Dalfen in memory of stepfather Sydney Lesser Yvonne Kramer and Jon Davine in memory of mother Naomi Davine

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

Todah Rabah Yahrzeit Fund

Claire Prashker Eidinger in memory of father-in-law Joseph Eidinger Claire Prashker Eidinger in memory of husband Melvin Eidinger and father Eruchem Prashker Rosalie and Harvey Faigan in memory of mother Goldie Faigan Debbie Kohen and Marvin Fenster in memory of mother Sarah Fenster Debbie Kohen and Marvin Fenster in memory of mother Chaviva “Luba” Kohen

Rhonda and Bernard Herman in memory of father Abie Shaffer Rhonda and Bernard Herman in memory of mother Anne Shaffer Rhonda and Bernard Herman in memory of father Mozjesz Herman Miriam and Jack Hoffman in memory of mother Esther Hoffman Miriam and Jack Hoffman in memory of nephew Eric Hoffman Miriam and Jack Hoffman in memory of father Paul Hoffman

Sylvia Gold and Marvin Fisher in memory of mother Hilda Fisher

Bernie Itovitch in memory of Lila Brotman

Felice and Jeffrey Flegg in memory of mother Pola Ostrowski Felice and Jeffrey Flegg in memory of father Riven Ostrowski

Rita Baum and Gary Kaminer in memory of parents Katia and Boris Baum

Emma Baron Frackt in memory of Jean Tanny

Judy and Irving Katsof in memory of brother Albert Katsof

Mark Galler in memory of mother-in-law Susan Glynn

Ruth and Archie Katz in memory of brother Sam Teitelbaum

Mark Galler in memory of brother Henry Galler

Ruth and Archie Katz in memory of father Saul Katz

Mark Galler in memory of wife Anne Marie Galler

Ruth and Archie Katz in memory of brother Phil Katz

Mark Galler in memory of father-in-law Andrew Glynn

Ruth and Archie Katz in memory of father Louis Teitelbaum

Mark Galler in memory of mother Sofia Galler

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of mother Margrit Kaufer

Kim and Michael Garellek in memory of Judith Kowarsky Felsher

Paula Joseph in memory of mother-in-law Nettie Joseph

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of Cathy Luger

Lorna Gerson-Goldig and Philip Goldig in memory of father William Gerson

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of father Leslie Kaufer

Lawrence Garmaise in memory of father Chatzkel Garmaise

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of Irene Meilman

Donna Birenbaum and Kenneth Goodman in memory of mother Sally Goodman

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of Richard King

Robin Joy Goodman in memory of grandmother Gertrude “Gertie” Goodman

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer in memory of father Hyman Bernard Lifshitz

Freya and Martin Gordon in memory of father Jack Hirsch

Linda Kimelman in memory of mother Zelma Kimelman

Sheila and Dr. Harvey Gradinger in memory of mother Betty Soifer

Marlene and Joel King

Sheila and Dr. Harvey Gradinger in memory of Sally Sokoloff Sandra and Harry Grief in memory of mother Ida Grief, father Myer Grief, brother David Grief and brother Philip Grief

Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg in memory of father Moe Stober Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg in memory of mother Blanche Stober

Sandra and Harry Grief in memory of brother Tully Grief

Sharon and Howard Kobernick in memory of father David Kobernick

Sandra and Harry Grief in memory of mother Rebecca Padoskin

Sharon and Howard Kobernick in memory of father David Peletz

Gail and Paul Gross in memory of mother Musia Kreinovitz Shirin

Sharon and Howard Kobernick in memory of mother Lillian Kobernick

Karen Dubman and Louis Grossbaum in memory of mother Anna Grossbaum

Judith Felsher Kowarsky z”l in memory of Jack Tencer

Regina and Nachum Halpern in memory of brother Isak Perera

Carole and Lawrence Lerman in memory of Lila Brotman

Regina and Nachum Halpern in memory of mother Ela Perera Rhonda and Bernard Herman in memory of mother Chaya Ina Herman

Fran and Murray Krane in memory of mother Ruth Horwitz Allan and Eleanor Levin in memory of father Benjamin Arthur Usheroff Allan and Eleanor Levin in memory of sister Zelda UsheroffPosman

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

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Todah Rabah Yahrzeit Fund

Manny Morton in memory of father Julius Morton

Thelma Rabinowitz in memory of Lila Brotman

Manny Morton in memory of wife Roslyn Morton

Natalie Gasparini and Joel Raskin in memory of father Essar Raskin

Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton in memory of mother Clara Baitel

Sandra Blostein Reinish in memory of father Leo Blostein

Doreen Levine in memory of mother Zelda Zrill

Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton in memory of father Jack Baitel

Rhona and Jerry Rosenblatt in memory of mother Naomi Davine

Muriel Lichter in memory of mother Ruth Dolansky and father Harry Archie Dolansky

Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton in memory of brother Abie Baitel

Miriam Zunder Ross in memory of father Isaac Zunder

Ronald Nelson in memory of brother Steven Nelson

Miriam Zunder Ross in memory of mother Bessie Zunder and sister-in-law Lilian Marco

Allan and Eleanor Levin in memory of sister Ryna Levin Allan and Eleanor Levin in memory of father Joshua Levin and sister Gloria Levin Shatz

Edith Glickman Lifshitz in memory of mother-in-law Bessie Lifshitz Edith Glickman Lifshitz in memory of father Isadore Glickman and father-inlaw Harry Lifshitz Edith Glickman Lifshitz in memory of husband Hyman Lifshitz Jane Litwack in memory of mother Rose Deutsch Gombay Jane Litwack in memory of Howard Yesovitch Judy Marmerstein and Gerald Litwin in memory of grandmother Sophie Rubinstein Judy Marmerstein and Gerald Litwin in memory of brother Michael Marmerstein

Susan Novack in memory of mother Clara Tepner and uncle Ralph Gerstein Shirley and Jason Nyman in memory of father Myer Dunn Shirley and Jason Nyman in memory of mother Fanny Dunn Shirley and Jason Nyman in memory of mother Sara Nyman Shirley and Jason Nyman in memory of father Samuel Nyman Diane and Jack Ossof Judith and Robert Pell in memory of Cathy Luger

Shirley Blaichman and Mel Schwartz in memory of mother Hanka Blaichman Marlene and Isaac Schwartz in memory of mother Bella Sternberg Schwartz Marlene and Isaac Schwartz in memory of father Joe Katz Diana Teitelbaum Schweitzer and Dr. Morris Schweitzer in memory of father Issie Teitelbaum Sylvia Schmerer and Charles Serchuk in memory of mother Pelia Schmerer Hyman Sheffer in memory of mother Fanny Sheffer Annette Majnemer and Michael Shevell in memory of mother Mary Majnemer Pilcer

Harvey Lyman in memory of mother Lily Lyman

Ellen Obrand Pesner in memory of grandmother Rose Silver

Roslyn and Norman Malin in memory of mother Florence Penn

Ellen Obrand Pesner in memory of father Moses Obrand

Annette Majnemer and Michael Shevell in memory of father Abraham Moses Shevell

Mel Mandelbaum in memory of father Isaac Mandelbaum

Ellen Obrand Pesner in memory of grandmother Bertha Obrand

Barbara Siegel in memory of husband Phil Siegel

Lil and Jack Margolis in memory of Milton Joseph

Ethel Phillips in memory of father-inlaw Samuel Phillips

Barry Simon in memory of father Jack Simon

Lil and Jack Margolis in memory of brother Samuel Margolis

Ethel Phillips in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr.

Judy and Norman Small in memory of father Poley Joseph

Lil and Jack Margolis in memory of mother Esther Margolis

Ethel Phillips in memory of mother Lillian Dingott

Judy and Norman Small in memory of mother Annie Joseph

Bluma Melanoff in memory of Lila Brotman

Ethel Phillips in memory of grandmother Annie Leckner

Rhoda and Lenny Smith in memory of Lila Brotman

Shirley Lang Meltzer in memory of mother Rae Lang

Ethel Phillips in memory of father Moses Dingott

Teri Pozniak and David Stein

Bonnie and Mark Merson in memory of mother Evelyn Albert Merson

Sheila Horwitz Pinsler in memory of father Ben Horwitz and father-in-law Alex Pinsler

Bonnie and Mark Merson in memory of Milton Joseph Zeldie and Lionel Mincoff in memory of father Hyman Mincoff Zeldie and Lionel Mincoff in honour of Lila Brotman and the memorial garden

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Miklos Neumann in memory of wife Lucia Neumann

Judy Pollack in memory of daughter Debbie Pollack Mona and Arthur Propst in memory of father Moe Propst Mona and Arthur Propst in memory of mother Basia Hirsz and father Israel Hirsz

Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of Milton Joseph Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of France Gariepy Carole and Richard Venor in memory of mother Beatrice Seidman and friend Moe Markis Carole and Richard Venor in memory of grandfather Sam Greenbaum

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

Todah Rabah Yahrzeit Fund

Carole and Richard Venor in memory of grandmother Rebecca Venor Carole and Richard Venor in memory of father Abraham Theodore Seidman Carole and Richard Venor in memory of aunt Rae Green Carole and Richard Venor in memory of grandfather Isaac Venor Sarah and Bernard Victor in memory of Lila Brotman Adelaida Wainder in memory of mother Clara Rudy Elsa Pesner Waldman in memory of husband Irwin Waldman Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of mother-in-law Pearl Wexler Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of sister-in-law Rebecca Goldsmith Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of husband Dr. Morris Wechsler and sister Ghitta Sternberg Sandra and Jeffrey Wolff in memory of mother Sybil Wolff Sandra and Jeffrey Wolff in memory of grandson Riley Ian Wolff and sister-inlaw Judy Wolff Sandra and Jeffrey Wolff in memory of mother-in-law Rose Korman Cathy and Andrew Zeidel in memory of father Abe Geringer

Mac Brotman Memorial Fund

Frances and Berel Bokser in memory of Mac Brotman Bebe Newman and Howard Braziller in memory of Mac Brotman Carole Burke in memory of Mac Brotman Rosalie and Harvey Faigan in memory of Mac Brotman

Jane Litwack in honour of Zev Tabatchnick being named Chatan Bereshit Cara Merson and Celso Louro Derek Melamed in memory of Cynthia Melamed Paula and Martin Nadler in honour of Andrew Pinsler’s Bar Mitzvah Kim Berthiaum and Pascal Nataf David Persson

Paula Joseph in memory of Mac Brotman

Sharon and Fred Peters in honour of Brandon Egger’s Bar Mitzvah

Marlene and Eli Manis in memory of Mac Brotman

Gloria Schachter in honour of Jack Cooperstone’s 85th birthday

Bonnie and Mark Merson in memory of Mac Brotman

Cindy Schneider in honour of Sheila and Billy Booth’s 40th wedding anniversary

Theodore Prahalis in memory of Mac Brotman Carole Rubenstein Klein in memory of Mac Brotman Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of Mac Brotman, truly a special person we were honoured to know Sarah and Bernard Victor in memory of Mac Brotman Sara Watson in memory of Mac Brotman Marion Forman and Howard Wolfe in memory of Mac Brotman Lili and Arnie Yesovitch in memory of Mac Brotman

Marlene and Isaac Schwartz Lois Shubert Ruth Mendelsohn and Philip Shuster in appreciation of all Dr. Hyman Tannenbaum’s caring service Shirley Silver in memory of Lila Brotman Judy and Norman Small wishing Diane Baron a speedy recovery Agnes Szeben Sean Teixeira Joanne and Benjamin Topor wishing Judy Pell a speedy recovery

Zedakah Fund

Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of Howard Yesovitch

Nancy and Harvey Zepp in memory of Lila Brotman

Arlene and Mac Brotman z”l in honour of Nancy Cooperberg’s 80th birthday

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in appreciation of Elizabeth Bright and her wonderful Torah Class

Kathy Eidinger and Allan Zuckerman in memory of father Melvin Eidinger, grandfather Joseph Eidinger and grandfather Eruchem Prashker

Jack and Nancy Cooperberg in honour of Andrew Pinsler’s Bar Mitzvah

Carolyn Sher and Robert Zelman in memory of mother Sarah Esther Zelman and father Gerald Zelman

Kathy Eidinger and Allan Zuckerman in memory of grandmother Leah Schenker Kathy Eidinger and Allan Zuckerman in memory of grandmother Polly Prashker Kathy Eidinger and Allan Zuckerman in memory of grandmother Esther Zuckerman Kathy Eidinger and Allan Zuckerman in memory of grandmother Rebecca Eidinger President and the Board of Shaare Zedek in memory of Milton Joseph

Carole Blank

Jack and Nancy Cooperberg with congratulations to Suri and Hart Fishman on the birth of their baby girl

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in honour of Samara Yesovitch becoming a licensed Psychotherapist Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr.

Rosalie and Harvey Faigan in honour of Andrew Pinsler’s Bar Mitzvah

Carolyn Sher Zelman in memory of parents Marla and Avrom Sher

Ruth Gerstein in honour of Benny Bokser’s 97th birthday

Breakfast Fund

Regina and Nahum Halpern in memory of father Moric Perera

George and Sylvia Aikins Fund in memory of brother Max Ross

Felicia Wexler and Johnny Karls

George and Sylvia Aikins Fund in memory of husband George Aikins

Ruth and Archie Katz in honour of their 65th wedding anniversary

George and Sylvia Aikins Fund in memory of father Sam Ross

Marilyn E. Levy in memory of parents Eva and Harold Levy

Lisa Glickman and Howard Bokser in honour of the Auf Ruf before their wedding

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

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Todah Rabah Breakfast Fund

Shari Walfish Brodie and Harry Brodie in memory of father Allan Leonard Walfish Carole Burke Sharon and Clifford Herer and Brenda and Eric Gralnick in honour of the Auf Ruf before the wedding of Miles Herer and Franki Gralnick Gail and Paul Gross in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary Jane Litwack in honour of her arrival in Montreal on November 22, 70 years ago Gillian Pesner in memory of father Alan S. Pesner Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of the end of saying Kaddish for Ben Merson Roberto Ortiz in memory of father Roberto Ortiz Sr. Sisterhood Shaare Zedek Leonora Lalla and Brian Trottenberg in memory of mother Barbara Rothman

Nancy and Jack Cooperberg

Joanne and Benjamin Topor

Barbara Flanders and Stephen Coplan

Deborah Cohen Vineberg and Manny Vineberg in memory of Milton Joseph, a true gentleman Deborah Cohen Vineberg and Manny Vineberg in memory of Roberto Ortiz Sr. Dr. Michael Wasser

Kol Nidre Appeal

Cathy Freedman and Ben Abourbih Barbara Tobman and Charles Adler Sandy Lipkus and Ted Adler Sheila Wexler Agensky and Nathan Agensky Morris Alvo Merle Michael and Michael Applebaum Allan Barbarush Carol Blitstein Berall Norman Bercovitch Allan Berger

Leba and Jack Cooperstone Sharyn and Jerry Coviensky Sandra Segal and Lionel Cudzinowski CWB Apparel Inc. Tina and David Cytrynbaum Flo Blumer and Burt Dalfen Esther and Michael Deitcher Lisa Topor and Michael Derai Dorel Industries Edward Druker Marion and Jack Druker Janie Margolis and Michael Etinson Charlotte Felsky Debbie Kohen and Marvin Fenster Franceen Goodman and Allan Finesilver Steven Finiffter Shelley and Ken Finkel

Dr. Michael Wasser

Judith Levinson and Morton Beutel

Sury Samper Hernandez and Hart Fishman

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of husband Dr. Morris Wechsler

Jack Bick

George and Sylvia Aikins Foundation Zeldie and Joe Lester Foundation

Kiddush Fund

Carole and Myer Bick Sonia and Zalman Bitensky

Noah Ford

George and Sylvia Aikins Fund in memory of mother Sarah Ross

Rachelle Blaichman

Alyne Freedman

Sheila Fishman and William Booth in honour of their 40th wedding anniversary

Nava Blankenstein

Mortimer Fruchter

Frances Rubin and Berel Bokser

Gwenn Garonce

Sheila Fishman and William Booth

Peggy and Ron Garonce

Lisa McBride and Wade Boroff

Shirley Morantz Ginsberg

Nancy and Jack Cooperberg

Louis Bougie

Susie Blanshay and Jay Goldberg

Marian and Marvin Frackt in memory of grandfather Max Baron

Marvin Braude

Freya Hirsch and Martin Gordon

Arlene Brotman

Bruce Gornitsky

Gail and Paul Gross

Audrey and Lorne Brotman

Sheila Soifer and Harvey Dr. Gradinger

Paula Joseph in memory of husband Milton Joseph

Nathan Brotman

Regina and Nahum Halpern

Jane Litwack

Elaine Cohen and Stanley Browman

Marsha Handelsman

Ellen Cytrynbaum and Harvey Buksbaum

Marion Harris Caplan

Carole Lowsky and Eddie Burack

Bernard Henneman

Arlene and Mac Brotman z”l

Denise Flores Martinez and Carlos Diaz Lopez Shirley Issan and Malcolm Maltinsky Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of the first Yahrzeit for Ben Merson Audrey Burton and Robert Rosenfeld in memory of sister Anna Engel

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Caroline Ciampini and Daniel Tannenbaum

Carole Burke Joanne Chriqui and Rob Burrows Carole and Brahm Canzer Denise and Conrad Cape

Audrey Burton and Robert Rosenfeld in memory of father Aaron Rosenfeld

Susan Rothschild and David Chaitman

Laynie Solomon Stein in memory of mother Frances Solomon

Zipora Charszan

Sylvia Carletti

Deborah and Issie Hefter Franki Gralnick and Miles Herer Louise Chalouh and Rubin Hertzman Yvette and Harry Hus Teresa and Edward Isenberg Irving Itman Annette and David Joseph Paula Joseph

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

Todah Rabah Kol Nidre Appeal

Shirley and Jason Nyman

Sylvia Schmerer and Charles Serchuk

Barbara and Norman Kadanoff

Edith Orleans

Hyman Sheffer

Isabel Justo and Bruce Kahn

Adele Chafetz and Marvin Orleans

Robin Kahn

Leslie and Gary Ornstein

Dr. Annette Majnemer and Dr. Michael Shevell

Vera Kahn

Bonnie Berish Ostrov

Jennifer Friedmann and Mark Karanofsky

Barbara Lupovich and James Ovadia

Samuel Karpman

Barbara Dolman and David Pearl

Hindi Fisher and Kenneth Kates Judy and Irving Katsof Renée Karp and Edward Katz Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer Marsha and Martin Kaufman Linda Kimelman Marlene and Joel King Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg Carole Rubenstein Klein Elaine and Sydney Kronish Ralph Kurland

David Pascak Renee Pearl Judith Cohen and Robert Pell Ellen Obrand Pesner Ethel Phillips Sheila Horwitz Pinsler Judy Pollack Mona Hirsh and Arthur Propst Evelyn Berkow and Irving Rabinovitch Cindy Raider Iris and Eric Rappaport Natalie Gasparini and Joel Raskin

Philip Kurtz Shirley Lang Meltzer Andrea Schwartz and Mikhael Laskine

Mark Reinish Sandra Blostein Reinish

Thelma Itcovitch Lesser

Lorna Metzendorf and William Rosenberger

Doreen Levine

Rhona Davine and Jerry Rosenblatt

Miriam and Neal Levine

Audrey Burton and Robert Rosenfeld

Penny Levine

Cheryl Sulsky Ross

Theodore Levine

Renee Rubinstein

Julian Lewin

Frank Rudner

Edith Glickman Lifshitz

Paula Schor and Moshe Saban

Minnie and Israel Lipman

Paula Sacks

Jane Litwack

Rhodie Ornstein and David Salzman

Judy Marmerstein and Gerald Litwin

Sarah Reingewirtz and Danny Samra

Cara Merson and Celso Louro

Fran Cooperstone and Robert Schachter

Michele Atkinson and Herb Lukofsky Lisa Levett and Glenn Luxenberg Anita Carpman and Harvey Lyman Mary Beth MacDonald Marlene and Eli Manis Lil and Jack Margolis Stephen Matlin Bonnie and Mark Merson Leonard Miller Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton

Sheila Schaffer Louis Schlomowitz Shelley Rothstein and Erle Schneidman Selma Schneiderman Gerald Shemdelman Marlene and Isaac Schwartz Shirley Blaichman and Mel Schwartz Dr. Victoria Korsos and Dr. Lorne Schweitzer

Sharan Nadler-Shore and Brian Shore Jacqueline Carin and Joel Silver Beverly Spector and Ronald Silverstone Arthur Simcoe Maury Simms Lenny and Rhoda Smith Laynie Solomon Stein Dr. Marvin Steinberg Helena Bloch and Avrum Sonin Rita Bauer and Norman Spatz Carole Handelsman and Allen Spector Elaine Lang and Avrum Stark Teri Pozniak and David Stein Marla Hopkins and Mark Steinman Terri Weinstein and Leon Sternklar Mara Stone Stephen Stromberg Marianne Nemtin and Rodney Suliteanu Murielle Surkis Caroline Ciampini and Daniel Tannenbaum Jeff Teitelbaum Lena Prince and Lionel Teitelbaum Howard Tesher Sarah and Raymond Toledano Dorothy Tonchin Joanne and Benjamin Topor Leonora Lalla and Brian Trottenberg Carole Seidman and Richard Venor Deborah Cohen and Manny Vineberg Dr. Michael Wasser Belaine Lacey and Dr. Michael Wiseman Lee and Aron Wohl Samarra and Daniel Wolff Sandra Korman and Jeffrey Wolff Lili Nusbaum and Arnold Yesovitch Debbie Miller and Philip Weech

Diana Schweitzer Teitelbaum and Dr. Morris Schweitzer

Karen Assouline and Dov Wolman

Nona and David Moscovitz Paula and Martin Nadler

Marilyn Segal

Lili Nusbaum and Arnold Yesovitch

Norman Nemetz

Joelle and Mark Selby

Beverly Yaffy

To make a celebratory or memorial donation, please visit shaarezedek.ca or call 514.484.1122

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Support Shaare Zedek

TODAY’S GIFT ENSURES TOMORROW’S FUTURE For more information on how Shaare Zedek can be part of your legacy giving, contact Billy Booth at execdirector@shaarezedek.ca

Planning a Simcha?

Choose Shaare Zedek Contact Billy Booth

execdirector@shaarezedek.ca 514.484.1122 x105

Sponsor a Kiddush or Breakfast A meaningful and appropriate way to celebrate a life cycle event, special occasion or to observe a Yahrzeit is to Sponsor a Congregational Kiddush or a Breakfast.

Please contact Billy Booth, Executive Director execdirector@shaarezedek.ca 514-484-1122 x105

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Shaare Zedek Staff

Billy Booth

Roberto Ortiz

Pamela Lecker

Sara Watson

Executive Director execdirector@shaarezedek.ca

Maintenance Supervisor roberto@shaarezedek.ca

Administrative and Marketing Assistant pamela@shaarezedek.ca

Bookkeeper sara@shaarezedek.ca

Rabbi Alan W. Bright

rabbi@shaarezedek.ca

Cantor Boaz Davidoff

cantorboaz@shaarezedek.ca

Gershon Katz, Hazzan Sheini Benjamin Topor, President Wendy Tessler, Rabbi’s Executive Assistant

To Make a Donation

hazzansheini@shaarezedek.ca president@shaarezedek.ca wendy@shaarezedek.ca

Shaare Zedek Congregation 5305 Rosedale Avenue Montreal, Quebec H4V 2H7 514.484.1122 514.484.1454 www.shaarezedek.ca facebook.com/shaarezedekmtl @ShaareZedekMtl

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@ShaareZedekCongregation

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