Spring Bulletin 2025 V6 by templeisraelottawa.com

SpringMagazine Temple Israel

March - May 2025

Adar - Sivan 5785

Rabb i s Message '

Our Temple Family: Proud, Diverse, Blossoming

Sometimes in gest people reflect to me that my tenure at Temple has been marked by chaos at large. In particular, we all got to know COVID-19 shortly after I arrived (no I didn’t bring it!). The last 18 months have been marred by the war in the Middle East. To turn on the news any day over the last 5+ years is to witness anything but quiet. I imagine I’m not the only one who is coming to the conclusion that to anticipate global forces to be calm and orderly is to be disappointed, rather it’s better to fine tune our skills to expect the unexpected and respond in stride.

I’ve been heartened to hear from many of you that Temple has provided solace in these dynamic days. For our children, they know that they can express their true beings within our walls, they will be embraced and loved. For our worshippers, they can leave behind the challenges at large and surround themselves in sacred space. For our social action trailblazers, they can get in touch with their Jewish values and use them to advocate for a better world. For our friends feeling alone in these troubled days, Temple is a place to be with family and cherish all that we share. Thank goodness for our Temple home.

In many ways, these coming weeks and months will be about blossoming for tomorrow. Purim and Passover are upon us, both festivals speak to the theme of nurturing our Jewish identity and ensuring we’re free and proud. Start practicing your Beatles singing for our Purim celebration! We’re making progress on the building front, I’m optimistic that we will shortly be breaking ground and

ensuring our facility is inclusive and safe. Thank you to one and all for your patience and generosity! And on the Israel front, I pray that the worst is behind us and that in coming days the rest of our beloved dear one’s will return home and that all civilians will be safe and supported. By the time you read this, I will have returned from a solidarity mission with a Temple delegation of 23 and we’ll be eager to share our firsthand reflections.

I cannot promise that days ahead will be relaxed, but I can assure you that our beautiful Temple is here to provide comfort, company and inspiration. I’m grateful for each of you and your strength, courage and care.

B’Shalom, Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

President s Message '

The Temple Israel Improvement Project: Charting a Path Forward

It’s here: the Temple community vote March 6th to approve full steam ahead for the building construction!

The Temple Israel Improvement Project (TIIP) committee has been active on numerous fronts, in the lead-up to the vote: securing detailed cost estimates; working with Figurr Architects to refine the designs; submitting the paperwork for planning and construction approvals; and making plans to relocate synagogue services and other activities during construction.

We have launched the community information sessions and were pleased that more than 50 people participated in the first event – to see the renovation designs, learn more about the project and ask questions. We encourage everyone to attend a session so that the entire Temple family is informed as we all prepare to vote on the project plans and renewed fundraising campaign.

The Fundraising Campaign – called “Door to the Future” – has already generated $4.9M in pledges. Thanks to your generosity, we are confident that we will meet the fundraising goal.

The renovated building, which will be our religious home for decades to come, will reflect our Temple’s values of accessibility, inclusivity and community – and will also meet our new

Plans include a small addition to the south side of our building, an elevator; a ramp to the Bima; a fully accessible main floor washroom; a community room, and much more!

security requirements. This is an exciting and necessary journey. As Temple community members, all of us, we need to give our financial support; we need to lend our expertise; and we need to share our enthusiasm!

If you have any questions about the project, please contact: Miriam Burke, President.

From the Principal s ' Desk

Dear Temple Israel Community,

As we are in the depths of a cold winter, we are filled with excitement and gratitude for everything we have accomplished together at TiRS. This year has already been one of incredible growth, renewed energy, and meaningful Jewish learning. It has been inspiring to see our students thrive, our teachers innovate, and our families deepen their connection to Jewish life. And the best part? We’re just getting started.

At TiRS, our mission is clear: to create a center of Jewish joy, pride, learning, and community. Every week, when our students enter the building, they are stepping into a space where Jewish identity is nurtured, where friendships are strengthened, and where the beauty and depth of our traditions come to life in lasting and impactful ways. Watching our students engage— whether through interactive classroom discussions, hands-on holiday programming, or immersive off-site experiences—reminds us why this work is so important.

A Thriving and Growing Community: One of the most exciting developments this year has been our continued growth. Our enrollment numbers are climbing, reﬂecting the enthusiasm and commitment of our families. This growth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the energy and passion that fills our school each week. It’s about students who can’t wait to be here, about families who feel more connected than ever, and about a Jewish learning experience that is relevant, meaningful, and inspiring.

We are building something truly special, and the energy within our school is contagious. It is a joy to see students not only learning about their Jewish identity but living it—through meaningful discussions, engaging activities, and community celebrations that bring us all together.

Our Educators: The Heart of Our School: None of this would be possible without our exceptional team of teachers and teaching assistants (TAs). Their dedication, creativity, and passion for Jewish education continue to be the driving force behind our success. Each week, they bring Jewish learning to life in new and innovative ways, creating an environment where

students feel inspired, challenged, and supported.

We are especially proud of the growth and leadership of our TAs, particularly our newly appointed senior TAs, who have stepped up in incredible ways. Their presence and contributions continue to elevate the experience for our students, and their leadership serves as an example of how TiRS is not just educating young learners but actively shaping the Jewish leaders of tomorrow.

Investing in our educators is a top priority, and we are committed to providing them with ongoing opportunities for growth, professional development, and mentorship. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for their continued dedication to making TiRS the best it can be.

Innovative Programming and Off-Site Experiences: This year, we have been intentional about ensuring that Jewish learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our commitment to experiential education has led to a wide range of creative and engaging programs that bring Jewish learning to life in new and exciting ways. From interactive holiday celebrations to immersive storytelling and hands-on projects, we are constantly finding ways to make Jewish education not just informative, but truly transformational.

A highlight of our year has been our off-site trips, which provide students with opportunities to experience Judaism in action. Whether it’s exploring Jewish history and culture, participating in meaningful community service projects, or strengthening bonds within the Jewish community, these experiences deepen our students’ connection to their identity and tradition.

Looking Ahead with Enthusiasm: As we look forward, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you—our students, parents, teachers, TAs, and community members. Your dedication, support, and enthusiasm make TiRS the vibrant and inspiring place that it is. It is because of you that we continue to grow, evolve, and thrive.

We are so excited for everything that is still to come in 2025, and we can’t wait to continue this journey together. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community—we are honored to lead this school and work alongside all of you.

With gratitude and excitement, Ranit & Dovi

Co-Principals, Temple Israel Religious School

FAMILY FUN

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 5:30 PM

Calling all Elsas, Alfabas and Dogmans!

You’re cordially invited to a Purim infused Family Fun Shabbat. We’ll get into the spirit of this festive day by nurturing our Jewish pride with stories and song. We’ll have pizza, challah and hamentashen, who can ask for more?

TEMPLE ISRAEL

ESTHER-DAY-A BEATLES PURIM SCHPIEL 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Let’s dig out our 60’s gear as we tell the traditional story of King Ahasuargenant Pepper and his advisor Nowhere (Ha)Man. Not to worry, Queen Esther will channel her inner John Lennon and save the day. All are invited to this family friendly Purim celebration. Our fabulous schpiel written my A.M. Matte will be accompanied by excerpts of the megillah reading.

BEATLES SING ALONG

Now that we’re in the Beatles mood, let’s sing along to all our classic favourites. Cantor David Malecki will be with us as we join him around the piano to continue our Purim evening in song.

THE ENTIRE OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO JOIN US TO CELEBRATE

RABBI STEVEN GARTEN’S

ANNIVERSARY AS A RABBI!

It was 50 years ago this spring that Rabbi Garten was ordained as a Rabbi by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). To say the world, let alone the Jewish world, has never been the same since is an understatement. His leadership, his passion, his empathy, and his inspiring presence have guided our community for nearly half a century. We are blessed and grateful.

In honour of this truly historic occasion, Temple Israel will be holding a special Shabbat to celebrate our beloved Rabbi Emeritus!

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 10:15 AM

FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE

Join us after Kabbalat Shabbat services for co ee, snacks and food for the soul

March

21, 2025:

Trip to Israel

Rabbi Mikelberg and guests will share some of the experiences they had on their recent Israel Solidarity trip.

May 2, 2025: Margo

Rosen

Please join Margo Rosen for a special presentation about Temma Gentles z"l the designer and creator of Temple Israel’s beautiful High Holiday Torah mantles and small Aron Kodesh curtain. This presentation will give you a window into Temma’s visionary and inspirational achievements seen in synagogues throughout North America, as well as the creation of the Torah Stitch by Stitch project.

FAMILY FUN SHABBAT

Passover

Let my people out of their rooms! We’ll tell the child-friendly version of the Passover story as we celebrate our freedom and the gift of being Jewish. With seder on the way, we’ll infuse Shabbat with Passover songs and games tied to the plagues. We’ll also get our last ﬁll of traditional pizza before moving on to the matzah version.

APRIL 11 AT 5:30 PM

CONGREGATION PASSOVER SEDER

Rabbi Mikelberg and Evan Weiner will lead us in Seder that is geared to all generations. This will be an opportunity to join in a community holiday celebration ﬁlled with tradition and song. All attending will be encouraged to take an active role in the Seder. We look forward to celebrating Pesach with you!

Registration is required and will be shared shortly in our weekly bulletins.

Dinner will be provided by Creative Kosher Catering

APRIL 12 AT 5 PM

PRESENT A FILM SCREENING OF

Lior Raz Rotem Sela

SODA

By Erez Tadmor

A powerful drama from acclaimed director Erez Tadmor ("Matchmaking", "Children of Nobody"), exploring the complexities of guilt, forgiveness, and the enduring scars of the Holocaust. Starring Lior Raz ("Fauda", "Gladiator 2") and Rotem Sela ("Beauty and the Baker").

Nominated for 3 Israeli Academy Awards.

April 24, 2025

7pm at Temple Israel

POTLUCK after services

March 7

April 4

May 9

m e n t a s h e n B a k i n g

Winter Highlights

Chanukah at TiRS, Skating with Student Cantor Ilana, Interfaith Dialogue at St. John’s and Israel Solidarity Mission.

6:15 PM

Sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush

This is a special way to honour loved ones for birthdays, anniversaries, simcha, accomplishments and yahrzeits.

FRIDAY EVENING:

Cheese and fruit OR desserts and fruit

$180

Wine, cheese and fruit tray OR wine, desserts and fruit tray

$250

SATURDAY MORNING:

Bagels, cream cheese, butter, jam and fruit

$360

Bagels, lox, cream cheese, butter, jam, fruit and cookies

$500

Prices are based on 40 people.

Please inquire if you are interested as there are many other options available.

You can contribute any amount to our Oneg/Kiddush Fund. This Fund is utilized to support our Holiday Kiddushim and Shabbat when there is no sponsor. For more information or to sponsor please email Raquel Black.

Chai Legacy Circle 2025

Thank you to all of Temple Israel’s Legacy donors who have established an endowment with Temple Israel (Ottawa) Foundation or made a Life and Legacy commitment. We would love you to join us and add your name to our Chai Legacy Circle of donors.

Anonymous (6)

Rhoda Abbey z”l

Alain Albagli z”l and Michelle Albagli

Howard and Anne Alper

Stephen Asherman z”l and Ellen Asherman

Sydney Backman

Kevin Bisback and Hal Burnham

Nancy Bercovitch z"l and Mort Bercovitch

Gale Blank

Ranit Braun and Jason Demorest

Joan Brodie

Miriam and Mario Burke

Deidre Butler and Martin Landry

Gary and Heather Cohen

Janet Ginsburg Cohen

Pierre Coulombe and Ann Heathcote

Margaret and David Delicate

Kim Doran and David Goldstein

Evelyne Dreyfus

Heather and Mark Evenchick

Shlomo Feldberg z”l

Harvey Finkelstein and Elaine Scales z"l

Gretl Fischer z"l

Martin Freeman and Joanne Burgess*

Micah and Jessica Garten

Rabbi Steven Garten and Lisa Hans*

Deirdre Gillieson

Susan and Brian Gold*

Sue and Bernie z”l Gold

Hannah and Gerald Halpern

Merle Haltrecht-Matte*

Seline Herz-Fischler

Jaquelin Holzman

John Holzman z”l

Mark Holzman

Charles Khazzam

Garry and Christine Kessler

Mona Klinger

Fran Klodawsky

Mark Klyman and Lauri Gray

Norm Leckie and Robin Chernick

Suzanne Lepine and Paul Lyons

Richard and Patty Levitan

Marsha and Allan Maslove*

Joan Arlene Mendel and Howard Martin

Spunt

Steven and Janet Mendelson

James Merson

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg and Zachary Paul

Shayla Mindell

Ted Miller and Marcia Saipe

Margot Montgomery

Deirdre Neuss and David Redekop

Shirli Penner and Jonathan Penner z”l

Steven Poleski and Sandy Pollack*

Louise and Lorne Rachlis

Frank Roseman and Gloria Roseman z"l

Margo and Frank Rosen

Lisa Rosenkrantz * and Michael Walsh

Linda Rossman

Patsy and Georges z”l Royer*

Aliza Rudner

Fran Ariel Russell z”l

Miriam Salamon and Bob Moon

David Shentow z"l and Rose Shentow z”l

Mark and Susan Silverman

Irving Singer z"l and Elaine Singer z"l

Deborah Smith

Ricarda Smith z"l

Dina Sokoloff and Ken Sabourin

Bobbi and Rick Soderstrom

Daisy Soderstrom

Laura Spergel z"l and Gordon Spergel z”l

Angus Smith

Linda Steingarten

Hillel and Julie Taub

Michael Tinkler

Debra and Gary Viner

Murray Wall

Lorne Weiner and Nancy Maddams

Ron Weiss z”l and Debbie Halton-Weiss

Richard and Marcia Zuker

*Donors through both Life and Legacy and Temple Israel (Ottawa) Foundation

To learn more about planning for Temple Israel’s future through Legacy giving contact lifeandlegacy@templeisraelottawa.com or call the office at 613-224-1802 ext.5 and your inquiry will be answered promptly.

A Gift that Keeps Giving

In this crazy world of uncertainty how will you assure Jewish tomorrows?

Are you interested in making a gift that has an impact into future generations? Legacy gifts can help support Temple Israel and ensure its vibrancy for years to come. A legacy gift is a great investment in the future of our congregation, to help serve all members as well as our children and grandchildren in years to come. L'dor vador!

Contact our Life and Legacy Committee to learn about options for legacy giving at lifeandlegacy@templeisraelottawa.com or call the office at 613-224-1802 ext. 5 and your inquiry will be answered promptly.

Reflections

In October 2024, I had the opportunity to attend a North American-wide conference for Jewish teens in Atlanta, Georgia called The Collab. The Collab is a yearly event organized by URJ-NFTY (National Federation for Temple Youth), of which our temple youth group, FROSTY, is a part. The Collab is an opportunity for teens from all regions of NFTY across the continent to come together and learn more about what it means to be a reform Jewish teen. I was invited to go as a current fellow of the Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship, which is focused on organizing positive discussion and raising awareness of issues surrounding Israel. As co-president of FROSTY and the only Canadian at the event, I was able to represent our region, and provide a unique perspective.

I am grateful to the Temple Scholarship Committee for granting me the Youth Scholarship to help cover travel expenses to attend the event. The mission of the Youth Scholarship is “to encourage the development of Leadership skills, and to promote a strong connection to the Reform movement and Israel”. This matched perfectly with the opportunity presented to me in attending the Collab.

To get to Atlanta, I had to take two flights, stopping in Chicago along the way. After landing in Chicago, before boarding my final flight to Atlanta, I met some teens that I immediately suspected were heading to the Collab as well. We ended up talking and those became the people I hung out with most throughout the entire weekend. I still keep in touch with them to this day.

The Collab took place at Camp Coleman, a URJ camp an hour outside of Atlanta. I stayed in a cabin with 12 other girls and all of our meals were together with everyone in the dining hall. It was very reminiscent of my summers at Camp George.

As a member of the Teen Israel Organizing Fellowship, we would have our own activities. These related to the lessons we would use in our final fellowship projects, such as one called “hugging and wrestling with Israel”. In this activity, we were asked to discuss conflicts within Israel and to share our opinions. We talked about how we can have a love (hugging) for this country and agree with much of what it stands for, while still disagreeing with some of its policies (wrestling).

There were also activities done as a larger group. These included shabbat services and “Big Fun”, which entailed a silent disco with the theme of “Grease, Greece or Ancient Greece”.

Overall, I had a great experience and I made connections that will last a lifetime. I am grateful for Temple’s contribution that allowed me to go to such an impactful event. This has become one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

Thank you again for granting me the scholarship, Ava

Strengthening ties of Reform Jews to Israel

In the heart of Canada, the movement for Reform Judaism is gaining momentum. We have a unique opportunity to make our voices heard at the upcoming World Zionist Conference.

But to ensure our community is well represented, we need to come together. The key is membership with ARZACanada, the organization that represents Canadian Reform Judaism at the Congress. The number of memberships will determine our representation and voting power at the Congress. It's a simple way to make a significant difference.

For just $18 for adults and $5 for students, we can all contribute to this vital cause. If you haven't already, please visit arzacanada.org and become a member today. Together, we can ensure that Canadian Reform Judaism is represented with strength and unity. Your membership matters.

Yahrzeit

Deceased Name Next Observance

Isaac Stern 01/03/2025

Ely Braileanu 02/03/2025

Shlomo Feldberg 02/03/2025

Theresa Mortimer 02/03/2025

Joan Orlik 02/03/2025

Simon Reisman 02/03/2025

Etta Pleet Schleifer 02/03/2025

Anne O'Neil 03/03/2025

Michael Berns 04/03/2025

Dora Levitt Bernstein 04/03/2025

Rachel Chait 04/03/2025

Jean Davis 04/03/2025

Janet Greene 04/03/2025

Berta Sonnino 04/03/2025

James Bisback 05/03/2025

Esther Padolsky 05/03/2025

Marc Serrouya 05/03/2025

Alvyn Jules Shiller 05/03/2025

Marie Albagli

Ferdinand Fried

Sylvia Garber-Easdown

Jacob Kummermann

Maria Van der Hoff

06/03/2025

Wilma Gordon 07/03/2025

Harold Pearl

Serafima Shapiro

07/03/2025

Sam Silburt 08/03/2025

Murray Goldenblatt 09/03/2025

Eva Fine

10/03/2025

Shirley Zagerman Cohen 11/03/2025

Saul Shusterman 11/03/2025

Harold Sydney Freeman 12/03/2025

Rochelle Greenberg 12/03/2025

Rose Morris 12/03/2025

David Polowin 12/03/2025

Deceased Name Next Observance

Sara Weinberg 12/03/2025

Chadvereh Wolch 12/03/2025

Samuel Bradford 13/03/2025

Glen Fisher 13/03/2025

Allen Rudolph 13/03/2025

Steve (Saltiel) Angel 14/03/2025

Meta Kasprowicz 14/03/2025

Samuel Sokoloff 14/03/2025

Benjamin Shapiro 15/03/2025

Hersz Szajnfarber 15/03/2025

Shirley Levine 16/03/2025

Leonna Leibhoff Merson 16/03/2025

Sophie Ruth Noble 16/03/2025

Fanny Stern 16/03/2025

Max Alper 17/03/2025

Louisa Gisele Chemla 17/03/2025

Sam Martin 17/03/2025

Isadore Potechin 17/03/2025

Clara Rubinchick 17/03/2025

Albert Sheldon Wener 17/03/2025

Emma Ginsburg 18/03/2025

Roslinde Klyman 18/03/2025

Rose Mindell 18/03/2025

Reuben Fisher 19/03/2025

Morty Greenspon 19/03/2025

Marvin Spector 19/03/2025

Edward Cherry 20/03/2025

Abraham Cohen 20/03/2025

Wiktor Kasprowicz 20/03/2025

Leon Leibovitch 20/03/2025

Joseph Bambiger 21/03/2025

Rose Goldstein 22/03/2025

Isaac Labow 22/03/2025

Teresa Terry Schwarzfeld 22/03/2025

Lisa Silverman 22/03/2025

Yahrzeit

Deceased Name Next Observance

Alec Dollin

Henry Mikelberg

Harold Spinder

Elisabeth Frankel Kane

Harry Goodman

Benjamin Heitin

Judit Jozsef

Simon Paknadel

Anita Holtzman Rappaport

Beth Silburt

Madeline Wylie

Ruth Backman

Ethel Ettie Beare

Max Michaelson

Yolande Latour

Shirley Teitelbaum

Rachel Catran

Lillian Gold Freeman

Maxwell Gordon

Marvin W. Jason

Arthur Wallace

Sylvia Weinstein

Michael Levison

Samuel Cotsman

Rachael Fine

Molly Silverman

Abe Chad

Eva Deri

Hanette Gibson

Sarah Kanofsky

Connie Schwartz

Teresa Allerhand Poleski

Arthur Calvin Farrow

Gica Leonescu

Henry Schneider

Eva Michelson

23/03/2025

24/03/2025

25/03/2025

26/03/2025

27/03/2025

28/03/2025

29/03/2025

31/03/2025

01/04/2025

02/04/2025

03/04/2025

04/04/2025

Deceased Name Next Observance

Earl Steingarten 04/04/2025

Zvi Feldberg 05/04/2025

Lilyan Lean 05/04/2025

Joel Niznick 05/04/2025

Marie Bright Paknadel 05/04/2025

Beatrice Chochinov 06/04/2025

Libby Moraff 06/04/2025

Flora Dubinsky 07/04/2025

Ann Lazear 07/04/2025

Marian Pufeles - Poleski 07/04/2025

Barbara Sabourin 07/04/2025

Stanley Smith 07/04/2025

Lois Rheta (Wilson) McKercher 08/04/2025

Joy Rudolph 08/04/2025

John Weiss-Vondra 08/04/2025

Harry Witenoff 08/04/2025

Eileen Gardner 09/04/2025

Mildred Korn 09/04/2025

Morris Lebofsky 09/04/2025

Harley Moon 09/04/2025

Sharon Nicolin 09/04/2025

Max Ginsburg 11/04/2025

Karl Leimovici 12/04/2025

Sydney Mortimer 12/04/2025

Edith Teller Brickell 13/04/2025

Doris Goorman 13/04/2025

Francis Paknadel 13/04/2025

Moe (Moses) Rudner 13/04/2025

Russell Albert 14/04/2025

Philip Angel 14/04/2025

Eric Hammer 14/04/2025

Steve Neumann 14/04/2025

Sarah Esrock 16/04/2025

Rubin Kessler 16/04/2025

Rosario Sicuso 17/04/2025

Rose Levitan 18/04/2025

Yahrzeit

Deceased Name Next Observance

John McKercher

Eva Segall

Ignaz Spielmann

Lloyd Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney

Alvyn Garten

John Levitan

Marilyn Pontuck

Benjamin Raskin

David Kaan

Helene Goldberg Siegel

Sidney Frank

Zinovi Rogov

Alain Albagli

Aurel Pincovich

Joel Takefman

Ilka Ekler

Rosa Herskovitz

Chava Klodawsky

Chaim Klodawsky

Naha Klodawsky

Arnost Kraus

Anny Diamant Kraus

Moshe Avraham Kretowski

Perel Kretowski

Fritzie Kummermann

Emma Kummermann

Reuven Leibovitch

Dora Lemkow

Ethel Lemkow

Ruth Michaelson

Moritz Moldovan

Helen Rappaport

Helen Rotenberg

Hinda Rotenberg

Lonia Rotenberg

18/04/2025

19/04/2025

20/04/2025

21/04/2025

22/04/2025

24/04/2025

25/04/2025

Deceased Name Next Observance

Lily Salamon

25/04/2025

Sylvia Tarantour 25/04/2025

Elizabeth Dubinsky 26/04/2025

Harold Hertzman 26/04/2025

Abe Hislop 26/04/2025

Bertha Weiss 26/04/2025

Adele Burgess 27/04/2025

Roy M. Saipe 27/04/2025

Nettie Ginsberg 28/04/2025

Joseph Mindell 28/04/2025

Bess Rosenberg 28/04/2025

Becky Waxman 28/04/2025

Ethel Weisman Bernstein 29/04/2025

Vera Fried 29/04/2025

Samuel Kaminsky 29/04/2025

Hannah Jiji 30/04/2025

Jack Levine 30/04/2025

Peter Liebel 30/04/2025

Lillian Saslove 30/04/2025

Martin Jay Cohen 01/05/2025

Gerrie Fradkin 01/05/2025

David Lebofsky 01/05/2025

Jack Mandel 01/05/2025

Percy Marcus 01/05/2025

Rose Goldberg 02/05/2025

Simon Skoll 02/05/2025

Cesare Giaccone 03/05/2025

Esther Dusia Conway 04/05/2025

Milton Klyman 04/05/2025

Israel Sidney Paul 04/05/2025

Timothy Ira Wexler 04/05/2025

Margaret Bradford 05/05/2025

Jonathan Fisher 05/05/2025

Merle Paquin 05/05/2025

Lawrence Finberg 06/05/2025

Greta Liebel 06/05/2025

Yahrzeit

Deceased Name Next Observance

Gayle Heitin Danz

Samuel Krassner

Donald Montgomery

Sonia Tarantour Pearl

07/05/2025

Margaret Margit Robert 07/05/2025

Max Goliger

Arthur Levine

Ceridwyn (Arlene) Osteen

Donald Cherm

Arlene Tinkler

08/05/2025

09/05/2025

Rosalie Goodman Namer 10/05/2025

Esther Rudner 10/05/2025

selma tarantour 10/05/2025

Nathan Palmer 11/05/2025

Allan Asherman 12/05/2025

Bertha Garber Palmer

12/05/2025

Susan McLellan Rudner 12/05/2025

Audra Bennett 13/05/2025

Hymie Ginsberg

Teddy Goldstein

Connie Reisman

Joan Soble

Leonard Swedlove

13/05/2025

Rachel Cohen Halpern 14/05/2025

Edward Israel Merson 14/05/2025

Rose Shandler Polowin 14/05/2025

Charles Bliss 15/05/2025

Eleanor Ann Klinger

Helen Martin

Esther Gottdank Mirsky

Rebecca Brownstein

Eric Cohen

Sylvia Dollin

Jonathan Penner

Lillian Vinokur

Alfred Scales

15/05/2025

16/05/2025

17/05/2025

18/05/2025

20/05/2025

Deceased Name Next Observance

Mark Leslie Abramson 21/05/2025

Natal Fine 22/05/2025

Gerald Edward Ginsberg 22/05/2025

Shirley Greenberg 22/05/2025

Esther Libby Silberman 22/05/2025

Ernst Kummermann 23/05/2025

Michael Parkin 23/05/2025

Rose Hartman Schatz 24/05/2025

Georgette Albert 25/05/2025

Helen Fisher 25/05/2025

Simona Holtzman 25/05/2025

Wolf Rumstein 25/05/2025

Leonard Van Straten 25/05/2025

Emile Meyer Chemla 26/05/2025

Albert Silverman 26/05/2025

Sid Sourani 26/05/2025

Minnie Waldman 26/05/2025

Sadie Finkelberg 27/05/2025

Kochava Lupo 27/05/2025

Jacqueline Mimouni 27/05/2025

Estelle Schechter 27/05/2025

Irving Cohen 28/05/2025

Fanny Lebofsky 28/05/2025

Sam Levinsky 28/05/2025

Phyllis Sternthal 28/05/2025

Irving Louis Tudiver 28/05/2025

Sandra Thomas 30/05/2025

Jean Zackon 30/05/2025

James Buchanan 31/05/2025

Judit Fellegi 31/05/2025

Irving Gencher 31/05/2025

Harnat Holtzman 31/05/2025

Jean Montgomery 31/05/2025

David Walsh 31/05/2025

Donations

CCRJ CAMP GEORGE

Salamon, Miriam & Moon, Bob

DOOR TO THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN

Ages, Ken & Tina

Arajs, Christopher & Becky

Bloom, Leonard & Lynn

Burke, Miriam & Mario

Crabb, Leona

Evenchick, Heather & Mark

Feder, Stephen & Mackenzie, Jo Ann

Frankel, Lois & Laube, Jan

Garten, Steven & Hans, Lisa

Gershuny, Michael & Marcovitch, Inbal

Gibson, Isabel

Harding-Shogilev, Alison & Shogilev, Matthew

Hendelman, Walter Holzman, Jacquelin

Honeyman, Chelsea

Kessler, Garry & Christine

Key, Claudine M.A.

Lajzerowicz, Michelle & Gottfred, Bruce

Lazear, Stuart & Lillian

Lithwick, Dara & Surkes, Marci

Mendelsohn, Steven & Janet

Merson, Jim & Forget, Gaetanne

Mikelberg, Daniel & Paul, Zach

Miller, Ezra

Myron, Hilary & Billingsley, Rob

Paquin, Annette & LeBlanc, Rick

Poleski, Steven & Pollack, Sandra

Potechin, Sue & Kamins, Mark

Rosen, Margo and Frank & Frank

Rumstein McKean, Orly & McKean, Greg

Serrouya, Lillian

Sigler, Dan & Cathy

Skoll, Rosemarie & Grumach, Les

Swedlove, Frank & Clark, Maureen

Tarof, Lawrence & Catherine

Viner, Gary & Debra

Weil, Claude & Sadowska, Magozata

Werk, Nancy & Schwartz, Saul

Wolff, Clive & Patricia

Zuker, Richard & Marcia

GIVING FUND

Daniel, Rachel & Johan

HEATHER COHEN APPRECIATION FUND

Rossman, Lisa

LIFE AND LEGACY

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Esztelecky, Victoria & Grodinsky, Matthew

Garten, Steven & Hans, Lisa

Lyons, Paul & Lepine, Suzanne Palmer, Kathryn

Scott, Dana

RABBI'S GARTEN JEWISH LIVING & EDUCATIONAL FUND

Froimovitch, Mark & Carol

Khazzam, Charles & Berlie, Marie Carmen

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

Butler, Deidre & Landry, Martin

Krongold, Howard & Seaton, Aden

McLean, Alexandra

TEMPLE ISRAEL FUND

Fabricland

Vicuna, Emma

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Goliger, Gabriella Nimako, Gifty

Executive Board

MIRIAM BURKE President

MERLE HALTRECHT-MATTE

1st Vice President

SUSAN FRIED Vice President

GARRY KESSLER

Treasurer

SARAH BERNS

Secretary

PATSY ROYER Past President

Board

Chris Arajs

Leona Crabb

Sarah Good

Seline Herz-Fischler

Mona Klinger

Steve Poleski

Daniel Stolarski

Stan Winer

Richard (Dick) Zuker

Temple Israel is Ottawa’s Reform congregation where Jewish Life Happens -- committing ourselves to Kehilah K’lal Yisrael, and Tikun Olam.

We are a dynamic and welcoming congregation (Kehilah) where varied Jewish experiences offer pathways to learn and to experience G-d for all, respecting tradition and creating new celebrations.

We are an active liberal presence in the larger Jewish community (K’lal Yisrael).

We strive through social action to fulﬁll the Mitzvot of caring for others (Gimilut Chasadim) and repairing the world (Tikun Olam). 1301

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