Shaare Zedek Koleinu Tishrei 5782-September 2021

Koleinu Shaare Zedek

Volume 70, No. 1 Tishrei 5782 . September 2021

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High Holiday Sevices 5782

Shana Tovah Join us for a very special

Havdalah and Selichot Concert Starring Cantor Boaz Davidoff of Shaare Zedek

Monday, September 6

Wednesday, September 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah 5782

Erev Yom Kippur 5782

7:04 PM Candle Lighting

6:47 PM Candle Lighting

7:00 PM Rosh Hashanah Evening Service

6:45 PM Kol Nidre Service 7:10 PM President’s Message

Tuesday, September 7

7:25 PM Sermon

First Day of Rosh Hashanah

7:45 PM Evening Services

9:15 AM Shacharit

10:00 AM Torah Service

Thursday, September 16

10:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar

Yom Kippur Day

11:00 AM Musaf

9:00 AM Shacharit

12:15 PM Sermon

10:00 AM Torah Service

12:15 PM Adon Olam

10:45 AM Sermon

11:15 AM Yizkor

7:30 PM Evening Services

11:45 AM Musaf

8:05 PM Candle Lighting

5:45 PM Evening Services

Wednesday, September 8

6:45 PM Neilah and Sermon

Second Day of Rosh Hashanah

7:47 PM Havdalah

9:15 AM Shacharit

and Cantor Adam Stotland of Shaare Zion Beth-El

10:00 AM Torah Service

Saturday, August 28 9:00 PM at Shaare Zedek

12:15 PM Sermon

10:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar 11:00 AM Musaf 12:15 PM Adon Olam

7:30 PM Evening Services 8:03 PM Yom Tov Terminates

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Turning Back Towards God

Rabbi Alan W. Bright

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he High Holy Days are a time for introspection and

put their health above any other considerations, and if they

looking back over the past, and as we emerge from the

feel it’s not yet prudent to be in a communal space, that’s

worst of the coronavirus pandemic, we certainly have a lot to look back on.

But, for those of us who are vaccinated, we should be able

This time period is called the “Season of Repentance,” but the

to feel confident about getting back together in person. We

Hebrew word for repentance, teshuvah, implies more than

are continuing to follow all health and safety guidelines, and

just repentance. The word is derived from the same root as

between those precautions and vaccines, we believe it’s safe

lashuv, which means to return. Sin is seen as something that

to come together in person.

distances us from God. Teshuvah, repentance, is understood as a turning back to God. If we turn to God, of course we want to conduct ourselves in line with God’s wishes.

For the foreseeable future we will be continuing with a “hybrid model,” where we will have in-person services that are also broadcast online. I know that participating in services

This year we have a need for a different kind of turning

electronically is very convenient – you don’t have to leave

back toward God. The COVID restrictions had the impact of

home, as far as dress goes it’s definitely “come as you are” –

distancing us from each other and, since our synagogue is the

but especially in this season of returning, the time has come

place where we come together to be with God, those restric-

to make the effort to return to your spiritual home and join

tions also distanced us from God. We did an incredible job

us in person if you are healthy and vaccinated. I don’t mean

maintaining some sense of community through the difficult

to discourage anyone from availing themselves of joining

last year, with the help of technology, but we all know that

us electronically whenever there is a need or if time simply

praying together over a video feed is not the same as praying

doesn’t permit shlepping to shul, but “doing teshuvah” this

together in person, and making kiddush alone at home is not

year should be understood in both senses of the word teshu-

the same as sharing kiddush and companionship with your

vah: repenting for our sins, but also turning toward God,

fellow Jews in shul.

turning toward community, and rejoining in joyful prayer

In keeping with government regulations, and advice from

with myself, our dear hazzanim Cantor Boaz Davidoff,

medical professionals, we have returned to joining together in

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totally understood.

assisted by Hazzan Sheini Gershon Katz, and the entire shul

person to pray, but attendance is not yet back to pre-COVID

community.

levels. Currently, there are some people who for medical rea-

I look forward to greeting you in person.

sons cannot be vaccinated, and, of course, those people must

L’shana tovah u’metukah

Shana Tovah Umetukah

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s the High Holidays are approaching quickly, I

with us for the next 3 months. I invite you to get to know

must tell you I am as excited as a kid in a candy

him. Not only is he a world class cantor, he is also, a world

store. After sixteen months of the pandemic, we are

class mensch. Come hear him in person, I guarantee you

experiencing a rebirth.

will not be disappointed.

Thanks to the vaccine, and having followed all safety

What a difference a year makes. Last year, Rabbi Bright,

protocols, we are starting to see Covid 19 in our rear-

aided by the choir, conducted the entire service. This year

view mirror. Synagogue life is slowly returning to nor-

we have added Hazzan Sheini, Gershon Katz as well as

mal. We are now conducting in-house services while,

Cantor Boaz. What a phenomenal team we have assem-

simultaneously, continuing our Live Stream broadcast

bled.

and Zoom.

Despite Covid 19 I am proud that we have accomplished

Our plan, once again, is to conduct a hybrid In-House

a number of major initiatives. Phase 1 of the renovations

service as well as Live Stream High Holy Day services.

has been completed. Come see for yourself, what has been

Current government regulations allow for up to 250

done. Phase 2 is scheduled to start in mid-June 2022.

people to attend in person. Recently the synagogue

It’s not too late to donate to the capital campaign. Any

sent out a survey to determine who wishes to join us

amount would be greatly appreciated.

in celebration in our main sanctuary. If not already

Thanks to our programming and marketing commit-

done, please complete the survey and return it to the office. We hope to be able to accommodate everyone.

Rest assured we will be respecting distancing and all other covid safety measures.

We are not just open for the High Holy Days. We are open for all services. Please join us. We will welcome you with a smile and open arms. Live Streaming is good but in person services are special. I cried with joy the first time I attended service in the sanctuary.

Cantor Boaz Davidoff arrived on July 15, and will be

tee, our dedicated volunteers, we were able to deliver a number of online events. The highlight was the Musical Flavours of Israel, starring Cantor Boaz, which had over 2000 views.

In closing, I look forward to seeing you all in person. Perhaps by that time we can hug, if not an elbow bump will still feel good.

Benjamin Topor President

Shaare Zedek Board of Directors Rabbi Alan W. Bright Maxwell Brotman Carole Burke Marion Caplan Nancy Cooperberg Kim McClatchie Faerman Judy Hagshi Miles Herer Milton Joseph Shawn Martel Mark Merson Leonard Miller Beatrice Newman Jasmine Ovadia

On behalf of myself and my family I wish you all a Shana

Gary Ornstein

Tovah Umetukah, a sweet, healthy and prosperous New

Marla Pinsler

Year.

Diana Schweitzer

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Peace - The Strongest Weapon

Cantor Boaz Davidoff

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here is no doubt that this last year will be

The subject of utmost importance to me is our weapon

remembered as one of the strongest years ever.

against all enemies including Covid 19. Love and

The whole world was trembling and paralyzed – as if

peace are the strongest weapons, between our people

under an earthquake. Covid 19 “shut down” the whole

of Israel and the world. Rabbi Akiva said; “a great

world, and we were all left – kings, presidents, lead-

foundation includes everything”. This touches me

ers, and people of all levels, in shock and in a cloud of

deeply.

ambivalence.

Personally, I didn’t know when, if, nor how, I would

raelites mistakenly worshipped Idols and committed

be able to come to Montreal. A global pandemic

many offences. G-d did not hurt them. However, when

gave us all the time to think, reflect, and maybe even

hatred and separation between us occurred, G-d had

repent, on many aspects of our fragile and temporary

no place to stay. Without his presence, there was no

life here.

peace.

We are now in front of a new Jewish year - “Rosh

Rabbi Nachman of Breslow writes, in his book of

Ha-Shanna”, the ‘Head of the Year’ - “Yom Ha-Din”

Traits, (“Sefer Hamidot”); “whomever loves the peo-

(The Judgement Day!). These High Holy Days will feel

ple of Israel, and prays for them – all love him back”.

differently for me when the words of prayer will echo

‘All’ – including up in Heaven. G-d’s name is ‘Shalom’,

into the synagogue: “Who will live and who shall die?

which means ‘Peace’. If we all have peace, G-d dwells

Which country shall rise and which country will fall?”

within us and has a place to stay. If G-d is with us,

The Talmud suggests that the two days of Rosh

who can touch us? No one, and no one will.

Ha-Shanna, are called; “one long day” and can

It is not easy to ignore the negative of the world, but

determine the whole year. Wise teachers say; “ev-

it is the key to everything, and keeping Peace, keeping

erything follows after the beginning, the head, and

G-d with us. Every father wants his children to live in

the foundation”. If the foundation of the building is

peace and harmony. Absolutely, our Father in Heav-

solid and strong, straight and stable, so will be the

en, that loves us so much, wants the same.

whole building”. Those two days are the ‘head’ and the ‘foundation’, and will determine the year ahead, and, perhaps, change all of our lives.

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In the biblical history of Israel lived King Ahab. Is-

Wishing you all a Shanna Tova. I pray for a year of peace and happiness for us all. Health and prosperity will surely come along, amen.

Join Us In Person!

Rabbi Alan W. Bright, Cantor Boaz Davidoff and Hazzan Sheini Gershon Katz Daily Minyan - Sunday to Friday 8:45 AM and 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat - Friday 6:00 PM Shabbat Morning 10:00 AM Times are subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Participants must be double-vaccinated. Register in advance with the office.

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Religious Committee

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ere we go again! Last year we were in a very deep Covid 19 lockdown, something that we had never experienced.

Now I hope you are all in good health, have had your two vaccine shots and are taking proper precautions against

the virus.

We learned how to produce and participate in Shul services through Streaming and Zoom. Our Rabbi Bright must be praised for his outstanding continuous work bringing us close to our beloved Shaare Zedek through his daily and Shabbat services. Then Gershon Katz joined and gave us even more, through his daily participation and D’var Torahs., taking over with enthusiasm when Rabbi Bright went on vacation. Now we welcome Cantor Boaz Davidoff from Israel to the Shaare Zedek clergy.

None of this could have taken place without our fantastic Staff. Billy Booth, Executive Director, Wendy Tessler, Sara Watson and Pamela Lecker.

Nancy Cooperberg Outgoing Chair

We are sure that this High Holy Day season will prove to be even more spiritual and musical with all three of our Clergy making the Holy days a great experience.

I take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Committee for their dedication to the values of our Shaare Zedek Congregation. I am leaving the Committee in the very capable hands of Dr. Michael Wasser, who has graciously agreed to Chair, while I go onto other volunteer tasks.

May this be a year of good health, happiness and joy, for everyone. Shana Tova to all!

I

want to introduce myself as the new Chair of the Religious Services Committee this year in addition to continuing as the Parnass, which position I have held for seven years. I want to thank Nancy Cooperberg for her years of excellent

service as the Chair and look forward to working with the members of the committee in the upcoming year.

As the COVID 19 pandemic fades – and hopefully this will continue – we can look forward to a transition back to ‘normal’ over the course of the year. By the time you have read this you will have seen and filled out our questionnaire on your

Dr. Michael Wasser Incoming Chair

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participation for the High Holy Days and we will have finalized our plans for the services. After the High Holy Days we have an engaging year ahead of us, from Sukkot to Shavuot. As you get your vaccines and begin to feel more comfortable, I look forward to seeing you in person over the course of the year. I wish everyone a year of good health and happiness.

Shana Tova!

Executive Director

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e are beginning to see the light as the pandemic is more under control. For almost 18 months, we learned to adapt to a new reality, one that we never imagined would exist in our lifetimes. The vaccinations are rolling out success-

fully and restrictions are easing up, though we must still be vigilant. Shaare Zedek continues to follow all public health guidelines to ensure that everyone is kept healthy and safe. We are proud to offer both In-Person services as well as online to give access to as many people as possible during the upcoming High Holy Days.

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In that spirit, Shaare Zedek transitioned quickly to online services, integrating Zoom and Live Streaming. Our investment in Audio Visual equipment is very significant and yielded tremendous results. We learned quite a bit since we began, and all of our online services are fully automated. This is consistent with our commitment to respect all Halachic guidelines.

At present, we are allowed a maximum of 250 people to attend services and hope this will increase in the near future. We encourage everyone to join us In-Person at the Shul. It’s an entirely different experience when we are together in the building. Cantor Boaz Davidoff arrived in Montreal in mid July to lead our services. His voice is uplifting and a joy to listen to.

Billy Booth Executive Director

You will also be delighted with his warm and friendly personality. Those who have been joining us for daily and Shabbat services leave with smiles on their faces. There are also some plans to enhance Kabbalat Services with a live band. More news to come…

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Sisterhood he pandemic has served to limit Sisterhood activities this year. Nonetheless we have been able to keep our Book Club going on Zoom. We have also continued to provide Kiddush cups for Bar Mitzvah students and to meet our commit-

ment to Shaare Zedek and the wider community.

Combined with Shaare Zion Sisterhood, we delivered a highly successful virtual Torah Fund event, Rivka Campbell was the speaker. We plan to join with Shaare Zion again for a book review of ‘The Girl from Dream City’. The author, Linda Leith, founder of Blue Metropolis and member of the Order of Canada, will be the speaker. The event will take place early in October. Please watch for details.

Our major project, the furnishing of the new Simcha room, is going ahead. We plan to finish by Yom Tov. Sisterhood furnished the original Bride’s Room and we are happy to continue the tradition. We thank everyone who has paid Sisterhood Dues or honoured us with donations. Your generosity makes everything possible! Shana Tova! Stay safe!

Carole Burke Sisterhood Representative to the Board

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Simchat Torah Honourees

Zev Tabatchnick Chatan Bereshit Gary Ornstein Chatan Torah

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synagogue for this great honour of Chatan Bereshit. I

had attended, only occasionally, services at Shaare Zedek and, like many of my friends, after Bar Mitzvah, we lost

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Cara Merson Eishet Chayil

would like to thank the members of the Shaare Zedek

interest. It wasn’t until 1980 when my father passed away

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am truly humbled to be honoured as Eishet Chayil this Simchat Torah. My husband

y family and I joined Shaare Zedek a few

that I decided to attend services regularly and say Kaddish

Celso and I joined Shaare Zedek a few years ago

years before my son had his Bar Mitzvah.

in his memory. I was saddened over my father’s passing and

as we were making plans for our son Sacha’s Bar

During this time we have grown attached to the

was warmly received by both Rabbi Leffel z”l and Cantor

Mitzvah. I come from a long line of Shaare Zedek

Shul and its hamishness. Spending holidays and

Fogel z”l.

members, my grandparents were members, and

important Lifecycle moments at Shaare Zedek continue to hold a very special place in our hearts.

My involvement on the Board and Executive these last few months has been exciting and spiritually fulfilling. It has also given me the opportunity to give back to our community. So when I was first approached by our President and the Religious Committee as a Chatan Torah Honouree not only

There are many others, whom I would refer to as giants of my father’s generation, who also helped fill this void. Leon Penn z”l, Dr. Morris Wechsler z”l and many more. Later on, I became a proud member of the Shaare Zedek Minyanaires.

In 1981, I moved to Israel to explore my Jewish heritage.

Today, more than ever, I’m honoured to be a Jew and part of this great nation. I thank Hashem who gave us his Torah,

my grandfather was an avid Minyanaire. My father had his Bar Mitzvah at the shul, and many years later, my brother did as well. We are so pleased to be able to continue the tradition, and look forward to Luca’s Bar Mitzvah in three years.

As a member of the congregation, I am excited to get involved, first with the Religious Committee, and more recently with Communications. I look

was I elated but I was humbled with such an hon-

and returned us to our ancestral home, the State of Israel.

our. May our Shul continue to play a pivotal role in

Thank you Shaare Zedek for this great honour. Yasher

Shaare Zedek and see it evolve and flourish as a

my family’s and our communitiy’s lives.

Koach and Chag Sameach!

vibrant part of Montreal’s Jewish Community.

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forward to continuing as an engaged member of

Schedule of Sukkot Services

Live from Shaare Zedek... it’s

Simchat Torah!

Wednesday, September 29 7:00 PM Join Rabbi Alan W. Bright and Cantor Boaz Davidoff for singing and dancing with the torah

Monday, September 20

Monday, September 27

Erev Sukkot

Hoshana Raba - Erev Shemini Atzeret

6:37 PM

Candle Lighting

6:23 PM

Candle Lighting

6:00 PM

Evening Services

6:00 PM

Evening Services

Tuesday, September 21

Tuesday, September 28

Sukkot I

Shemini Atzeret

10:00 AM Morning Services

10:00 AM Morning Services

7:37 PM

Candle Lighting

11:15 AM

Yizkor

6:00 PM

Evening Services

7:24 PM

Candle Lighting

6:00 PM Wednesday, September 22

Evening Services (Hakafot) Simchat Torah Honourees

Sukkot II 10:00 AM Morning Services

Wednesday, September 29

7:00 PM

Simchat Torah

Evening Services

Havdalah

Regular service times for Hol HaMoed September 23 - 26

10:00 AM Morning Services (Hakafot) 7:00 PM

Evening Services

Havdalah

Be Ready for Sukkot!

Order your Lulav and Etrog $95 a set Contact: office@shaarezedek.ca 514-484-1122 ext. 101 Deadline September 3

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This is Our Shaare Zedek

Musical Flavours of Israel

SZ Raffle 2021

Shaare Zedek’s Musical Flavours of Israel Concert celebrated Israel’s 73rd Birthday. Cantor Boaz Davidoff

Shaare Zedek’s Raffle 2021 was one of the most success-

and Israeli star Dganit Daddo were simply outstanding.

over 75% of our members purchased tickets. A special

We surpassed our wildest expectations with over 2000

thanks to all our organizing committee and all the volun-

on-line viewers.

teers. We look forward to SZ Raffle 2022 “In-Person!”

ful fundraisers in recent years. For the first time ever

The Lila Brotman Memorial Garden Many thanks to Nathan Brotman and family for the endowment that will allow us all to enjoy this beautiful garden for years to come.

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Let’s Decorate our Sukkah Sunday, September 12 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Young and Young-at-heart are welcome!

Refreshments will be served

Bar Mitzvahs 5782 Jacob Wise Son of Kimberly Hannah and Brad Wise September 26, 2021 - Hol HaMoed Sukkot

Kevin Hoffman Son of Karina Schatz and Marcelo Hoffman October 11, 2021 - Lech Lecha

Andrew Pinsler Son of Marla Pinsler October 28, 2021 - Chayei Sarah

Max Ladouceur Son of Rona Zunenshine and Eric Ladouceur January 8, 2022 - Beshalach

Our Shaare Zedek Family A Special Yasher Koach To Lili Yesovitch for all the wonderful things she does bringing hamishness to our shul and for making it a better place for all our members

Bill and Rosalie Greenberg (nee Caplan) are delighted to announce that their grandson Jonah Schwartz recently graduated from Concordia University with a Diploma in Social Media

Debby and Manny Vineberg’s grandson, Jonah Szlak, son of Essie Vineberg and Yair Szlak and brother of Emma Szlak, had his Bar Mitzvah on August 19

Rhodie and David Salzman are proud to announce that their son Joseph Salzman was accepted into Law School at the University of Miami

Births

Marriages

Dr. Annette Majnemer and Dr. Michael Shevell are delighted to become first-time grandparents with the birth of a daughter, Rory Beth Greenberg, to Dr. Allison Shevell and Robert Greenberg on February 14, 2021

their son Dr. Daniel Abourbih to Dr. Sophie Stock daughter of Dr. Angelica Stock and Dr. Daniel Martineau this past July

Bar Mitzvahs Matt Boroff son of Lisa McBride and Wade Boroff Sam Eisenberg son of Stacey and Glen Eisenberg Tyler Goldsmith son of Ann Zilberbrant Gabriel Greenstone son of Wendy Fox and Elliot Greenstone Ian Kirsch son of Caryn Roll and Richard Kirsch Jason Kronish son of Bonnie Bloch and Lorne Kronish

Cathy and Ben Abourbih are delighted to announce the marriage of

Gianna and Howie Birenbaum celebrated the wedding of their daughter Alexandra Birenbaum to Zachary Richman on August 8, 2021 Janie and Michael Etinson are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Adam Etinson to Agnes Steil on August 22. Adam is the grandson of Jack and Lil Margolis. Adam is also brother to Ryan and Carly, Kenny and Lynn, Elan and Jamie, and Neil Etinson Wendy and Howie Goldstein celebrated the wedding of their daughter Alexandra to Adam Wolf on July 31 in upstate New York

Isaac Levine son of Brenda and Jason Levine

Golden Anniversaries

Diamond Anniversaries

Sacha Louro son of Cara Merson and Celso Louro

Annette and David Joseph

Sheila and Nathan Agensky

Jacob Tannenbaum son of Caroline and Daniel Tannenbaum

Shirley and Jason Nyman

Judy and Norman Small

Jonathan Wein son of Lisa Needleman and Teddy Wein

Terry and Gerald Trager

Sandra and Jeffrey Wolff

Joshua Wolff son of Samarra and Daniel Wolff

Kathy and Allan Zuckerman

Academic Achievements

72 Years Strong!

Emerald Anniversaries

Edythe and Gordon Shore

Judith and Morton Beutel

We mourn the loss of

Freya and Martin Gordon celebrate their granddaughter Maya Isuster-Gordon, who graduated from Kindergarten and will be going into Grade 1 at Talmud Torah, starting end of August 2021 Bill and Rosalie Greenberg (nee Caplan) are delighted to announce that their grandson Adam Schwartz recently graduated in Scotland from The University of Edinburgh’s College of Arts with a Masters of Fine Arts in Animation with Distinction

Karen and Louis Grossbaum Miriam and Jack Hoffman Helena and Avrum Sonin

Harvey Levine Sharon Reinish Harold Yancovich

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Shaare Zedek’s Hebrew Program 4 Kids

Hebrew Language

Tuesdays 4:15 pm – 6 pm

Music and Art

Welcome back class September 14 Regular classes begin October 5

For information, please contact Adelia Bensoussan, Director adelia@shaarezedek.ca

Introduction to Prayer

Small classes

Jewish Holidays and Heritage

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

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High Holiday Family Services

Rosh Hashanah: September 7 and 8 10:30 AM Kol Nidrei: September 15 7:00 PM Yom Kippur: September 16 10:30 AM All services live on Zoom. Please contact the office for the password.

Our family has been members of Shaare Zedek for the last 18 years. At that time, we had 2 young kids and we fell in love with the spirit of the Shul but even more with the Children’s High Holiday Services that were run by the late great Sam Ramelson.

It is our honor and privilege to continue in this great tradition and run the services ourselves. We have changed the format and it is now a FAMILY HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE. We have re-written the prayer book so that every prayer is in Hebrew, English and transliterated so that those who do not read Hebrew can read along using English lettering.

We invite you all to join us (no matter if you are young, young-ish, or just young at heart!).

Chag Sameach, The Roberts Family

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Upcoming Events Toddlers in the Park

Lecture

Sundays, monthly

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Toddlers in the Park is an opportunity for Shaare Zedek parents and their toddlers to meet up. Every month, discover a

Join us on Zoom October 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM for a unique

new park while making friends.

an Israeli solder and a journalist for various newspapers in

For details contact Kim: kimsabrina.faerman@gmail.com

Israel for over 25 years. His perspective covers both sides of the

presentation of this conflict with Elon Perry. Mr. Perry was

conflict.

Zoom Link Password available through the office

Shalom New Members

Bonnie Bloch and Lorne Kronish Grace Elgaard Michelle Frankel and Jonathan Oppen Lawrence Garmaise Denise Flores Martinez and Carlos Diaz Lopez Lisa Needleman and Theodore Wein Ilana Nixon and Dan Gabay Marla Pinsler Paula Schor and Moshe Saban Elizabeth Schulz and Jeffrey Nayman Nina Silverstone and Robert Korne Sharon and Fred Peters Mitchell Vatch Kimberly Hannah and Bradley Wise Ann Zilberbrant Rona Zunenshine and Eric Ladouceur

Todah Rabah Capital Campaign

Bernard Henneman

Elaine and Avrum Stark

Sandy Lipkus and Ted Adler

Judy and Irving Katsof

Marla and Mark Steinman

Sheila and Nathan Agensky

Judith Lifshitz and Danny Kaufer

The Suliteanu Family

Norman Bercovitch

Marlene and Joel King

Joanne and Benjamin Topor

Judith and Morton Beutel

Steven Klempner

Deborah and Manny Vineberg

Carol and Myer Bick

Jane Litwack

Huguette Weider

Carol Blitstein Berall

Bonnie and Mark Merson

Belaine and Michael Wiseman

Louis Bougie

Leonard Miller

Lili and Arnold Yesovitch

Beatrice and Howard Braziller

Paula and Martin Nadler

Arlene and Maxwell Brotman

Ellen Obrand Pesner

Yom Haatzmaut Concert Fund

Susan and David Chaitman

Lynda and Marvin Oppen

The Altman Family

Nancy and Jack Cooperberg

Leslie and Gary Ornstein

Heather Abrahams and Brian Salpeter

Leba and Jack Cooperstone

Barbara and David Pearl

Sheila and Nat Agensky

Tina and David Cytrynbaum

Ethel Phillips

Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton

Jon Davine

Mona and Arthur Propst

Bernard Band

Esther and Michael Deitcher

Gilles Richer

Erin and Joseph Battat

Janie and Michael Etinson

Rhona and Jerry Rosenblatt

Eleanor Beraznik

Franceen and Allan Finesilver

Rhodie and David Salzman

Bonnie Berish Ostrov

Anita Fainbloom Fischer

Sarah and Danny Samra

Dida Berku

Mona and Stephen Fischer

Sondra and Martin Schwartz

Judith and Morton Beutel

Greg and Kathy Luger

Shirley and Mel Schwartz

Carole and Myer Bick

Karen and Abraham Gerstein

Diana and Morris Schweitzer

Shirley Blaichmen and Mel Schwartz

Harry Greenberg

Annette and Micheal Shevell

Frances and Berel Bokser

Morris Greenberg

Judy and Norman Small

Arlene and Maxwell Brotman

Marion Caplan

Tina and Robert Spector

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

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Todah Rabah Yom Haatzmaut Concert Fund Continued

Freya and Martin Gordon

Carole and Lawrence Lerman

Rosalie and Bill Greenberg

Toby Anne Levi

Nathan Brotman

Ann Grisaru Wechsler

Penny Levine

Sheila Brucl

Barbara and Morton Grossman

Jane Litwack

Carole Burke

Dr. Judy Hagshi and Glenn Nashen

Cathy and Greg Luger

Carole and Brahm Canzer

Regina and Nahum Halpern

Barbara Lupovich and James Ovadia

Marion Caplan

Marilyn Hayes

Bonnie and Mark Merson

Ian Cooney

Deborah and Issie Hefter

Cara Merson and Celso Louro

Nancy and Jack Cooperberg

Bernard Henneman

Jean Michael

Leba and Jack Cooperstone

Martha Herman and Stephen Diamond

Leonard Miller

Barbara Coplan

Jeff Indig

Marilyn Miller

Sandra and Lionel Cudzinowski

Barbara and Norman Kadanoff

Joyce Obront and Alan Schwartz

Tina and David Cytrynbaum

Katalin Kahan and Marc Bailey

Nurit Ofer

Flo and Burt Dalfen

Vera Kahn

Leslie and Gary Ornstein

Esther and Michael Deitcher

Kay Kaufman and Edward Salpeter

Barbara and David Pearl

Marion and Jack Druker

Sarah Kaufman

Judith and Robert Pell

Rosalie and Harvey Faigan

Marlene and Joel King

Bernard Pilon

Franceen and Allan Finesilver

Hymie Klein

Sheila Horwitz Pinsler

Marilyn Keyes Fisher

Adriana Kotler

Ellen Polack

Rea Flamer

Sheila Krumstock

Bernard Pollock

Jennifer Forest

Philip Kurtz

Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch

Janet Garmaise

Patricia Kutz

Estie Radowitz

Lorna Gerson and Philip Goldig

Philip and Deborah Lassman

Gail and Stanley Rapkin

Lori-Ann Gilman

Phyllis Lazar

Brenda and Stephen Rodier

Carol and Steve Ginsburg

Irving Leiner

Rhona and Jerry Rosenblatt

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

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Todah Rabah Yom Haatzmaut Concert Fund Continued

Audio Visual Fund

Barbara and Jack Rosenthal

Robin Goodman

Irving Rothstein

Phyllis Lazar

Susan and Stanley Rozansky

Lesley Matthews

Rhodie and David Salzman

Bonnie and Mark Merson

Phyllis Schnarch

Marilyn Miller

Selma Schneiderman

Lisa Needleman and Theodore Wein

Diana and Morris Schweitzer

Sondra and Martin Schwartz

Joelle and Mark Selby

Rhoda and Lenny Smith

Shirley Egett Shapiro

Breakfast Fund

Gerald Shemdelman Carolyn Sher and Robert Zelman Barbara Shore Sydney Silcoff Helena and Avrum Sonin Jack Spiegelman Elaine and Avrum Stark Irwin Tauben Joanne and Ben Topor Nancy Weigensberg Elaine and Steven Wohl Lili and Arnold Yesovitch Pearl Zaritsky and Lewis Cooper

Nava Blankenstein

Caryn Roll and Richard Kirsch

Young Adult Fund Camille Goutard Kim McClatchie and Jonathan Faerman Cara Merson and Celso Louro Charlie Ornstein Jasmine and Marc Ovadia Joelle Salzman Zachary Ornstein

Dr. J. Bernard Tonchin Memorial Fund Dorothy Tonchin in honour of Nancy Cooperberg becoming President of the Cummings Centre for Seniors

Jerry Silverberg Fund Sheila Cohen Silverberg in memory of step-daughter Marci Silverberg and step-son Steven Silverberg Sheila Cohen Silverberg in memory of sister Eleanor Hubscher Sheila Cohen Silverberg in memory of husband Jerry Silverberg

Lili and Louis Rabinovitch Memorial Fund Cindy Rabinovitch and Mark Heller in honour of Rabbi Bright for your kindness Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in memory of father Louis Rabinovitch Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in honour of Allen Spector’s special birthday Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in honour of Mark Kapusta’s Bar Mitzvah

Laurie and Greg Ross

Lily and Moe Caplan Fund

Joseph Salzman

Rosalie and Bill Greenberg in memory of parents Lily and Moe Caplan

Ryan Segal

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

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Todah Rabah Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Jane Litwack in honour of Itzhak Brook Sheila Horwitz Pinsler in memory of husband and father Paul Pinsler Mark Reinish in honour of Rabbi Bright

Lili and Arnold Yesovitch in honour of Nancy Cooperberg becoming President of the Cummings Centre for Seniors Lili and Arnold Yesovitch in appreciation

General Fund Norman Bercovitch

Sandra and Hy Reinish in memory of mother Ida Reinish

Rosalie Boidman and Sheldon Tager

Sandra and Hy Reinish in memory of father Joseph Reinish

Louis Bougie

Caryn Roll and Richard Kirsch in appreciation

Arlene and Maxwell Brotman

Paula Sacks in appreciation of Elizabeth and Rabbi Alan W. Bright and of course Charlie for his little visits

Clarence Epstein

Paula Sacks in memory of grandmother Katya Eibel Sheila Schaffer Pearl in memory of sister Marilyn Pearl Rosenbloom Selma Schneiderman in appreciation Marilyn Segal in appreciation Sondra Sherman in appreciation Maury Simms in memory of mother Sara Simms Norman Simon in appreciation

Jennifer Forest Carolyn Goodman-Mendelssohn Jane Litwack in memory of father Emery Isaac Gombay Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of Rabbi Bright Bonnie and Mark Merson in honour of Sacha Louro’s Bar Mitzvah Cara Merson and Celso Louro in appreciation of Rabbi Bright helping Sacha study for his Bar Mitzvah Marilyn Miller in memory of my dear Mother Frieda Kohn

Howard Tesher in memory of wife Wendy Tescher

Rhodie Ornstein and David Salzman in memory of Frances and Cantor Mendel Fogel

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in honour of the Bright Family

Stephen Rothstein

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in honour of Rabbi Bright with much appreciation for your interesting and meaningful classes

Joelle and Mark Selby

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in honour of Elizabeth Bright and her wonderful Torah class.

Morrie Weinberg in memory of David Blumer

Lili and Arnold Yesovitch in honour of Rabbi Bright’s Judaism class

Adelaida Wainder in memory of father Nathan Wainder Sandra and Jeffrey Wolff in memory of father Solomon Korman

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

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Todah Rabah Kiddush Fund

Sarah and Danny Samra in memory of mother Pnina Reingewirtz

Marissa Carr and Nadav Shenker

Sarah and Danny Samra in memory of father Dr. Ihsan Samra

Caroline Ciampini and Daniel Tannenbaum

William Tabatchnick

Marvin Lee Frackt in memory of mother Esther Baron

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of father Abraham Grisaru

Barbara and Norman Kadanoff in memory of father Sam Kadanoff

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in memory of mother Tzipora Grisaru z”l

Fabiola Montano and Daniel Marcoux

Lee and Aron Wohl in memory of mother Sadie Wohl

Caryn Roll and Richard Kirsch

Sisterhood General Fund

Robert Rosenfeld in memory of mother Rose Rosenfeld Nina Silverstone and Robert Korne in honour of Samuel Korne’s upcoming Bar Mitzvah November 24 2022 Beverly and Brian Steinberg in memory of dad Robert Wexler Marilyn and Ben Weksler in memory of sister Sandra Schafer

Minyanaires Fund Sandy Baitel and Paul Morton in memory of father Irving Morton Allan Berger in memory of grandfather Jack Bigler from his grandchildren Carole and Eddie Burack in memory of brother Hyman Burack Paula and Milton Joseph in memory of brother Carl Frai Paula and Milton Joseph Misheberach for Itzhak Meir Ben Chana V’Mordechai Diane and Arthur Newman in memory of brother-in-law Albert S. Newman, father Lewis Rosenstein, sister Sunya Newman Aiken, brother-in-law Herbert Aiken Sarah and Danny Samra in memory of Golda Rosenberg

Elaine and Steven Wohl in memory of mother Sadie Wohl

Ann Grisaru Wechsler in honour of Carole Burke’s Birthday with best wishes

Yahrzeit Fund Carol Blitstein Berall in memory of husband Leonard Berall Nathan Brotman in memory of father-in-law Julius Strezavsky Emma Baron Frackt in memory of mother-in-law Annie Frackt Kathy Eidinger Zuckerman and Allan Zuckerman in memory of grandmother Rebecca Schenker Mark Galler in memory of father Berl Galler Sheila and Gerald Kirstenberg in memory of mother Ida Kirstenberg and father Nathan Kirstenberg Doreen Levine in memory of mother-in-law Gilda Levine Judy and Gerald Litwin in memory of father Sascha Marmerstein Judy and Gerald Litwin in memory of mother Bassia Marmerstein Beverly Mindlin and Ted Canter in memory of brother Alfred Irving Canter

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

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Todah Rabah Anna Nadler in memory of mother Mania Lea Braun

Mona and Arthur Propst in memory of mother Eileen Propst

Robin and Michael Suliteanu in memory of mother Anne Rose Suliteanu

Evelyn and Irving Rabinovitch in honour of Sheila and Nathan Agensky’s 60th wedding anniversary

Zedakah Fund

Jack Rosenthal in honour of Lenny Miller’s birthday

Marian and Marvin and Frackt in memory of mother-in-law Dvorah Bercovitch Carl Gutman in memory of sister Celia Sultan Bernard Henneman in memory of Sharon Reinish Miriam and Jack Hoffman in memory of mother Rose Bergman

Elizabeth Schulz and Jeffrey Nayman Diana and Morris Schweitzer in memory of mother Florence Teitlebaum Diana and Morris Schweitzer in memory of mother Leah Schweitzer

Essia Kaufmann

Diana and Morris Schweitzer in memory of father Peter Schweitzer

Judy and Irving Katsof in memory of Beverly Klein

Beverly Suliteanu in memory of mother Ann Rose Suliteanu

Judy and Irving Katsof in memory of mother Rose Katsof and father Joseph Katsof

Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of Judith Cohen Atlas

Judy and Irving Katsof in memory of father Irwin Shier

Joanne and Benjamin Topor in memory of Dr. Richard Shatz

Judith Felsher Kowarsky in memory of father David Felsher Thelma Itcovitch Lesser in memory of father Henry Itcovitch Sandra Levine in memory of husband Saul Fainbloom Lil and Jack Margolis in memory of father Nathan Kaplan Lil and Jack Margolis in honour of Ryan Etinson’s special birthday Lil and Jack Margolis in memory of brother Henry Kaplan Denise Flores Martinez and Carlos Lopez Diaz Bonnie and Mark Merson in memory of great-grandmother Tauba Merson Manny Morton in memory of mother Molly Morton

Joanne and Benjamin Topor in honour of Sacha Louro’s Bar Mitzvah Joanne Topor and Benjamin Topor in memory of Seymour Pearl Sarah and Bernard Victor in memory of Joseph Beitchman Sarah and Bernard Victor in honour of Steve Stromberg’s 80th birthday Ann Grisaru Wechsler Beverly Yaffy Lili and Arnold Yesovitch in honour of Ann Wechsler’s granddaughter’s Fulbright scholarship

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

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Shaare Zedek Staff Rabbi Alan W. Bright

rabbi@shaarezedek.ca

Cantor Boaz Davidoff

cantorboaz@shaarezedek.ca

Gershon Katz, Hazzan Sheini

hazzansheini@shaarezedek.ca

Benjamin Topor, President

president@shaarezedek.ca

Wendy Tessler, Rabbi’s Executive Assistant

wendy@shaarezedek.ca

Billy Booth

Roberto Ortiz

Pamela Lecker

Sara Watson

Executive Director execdirector@shaarezedek.ca

Maintenance Supervisor roberto@shaarezedek.ca

Administration and Marketing Assistant pamela@shaarezedek.ca

Bookkeeper sara@shaarezedek.ca

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