Temple Emanu-El-Beth

Vol. 90 N°5

February - March 2012 Shvat - Adar - Nisan 5772

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Children’s and Family Programming PAGE 14

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Just between us... I congratulate Dr. Victor Goldbloom, his rabbinic search committee and the Board of Trustees of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom upon their selection of Rabbi Lisa Grushcow as Temple’s new Senior Rabbi. Among a series of excellent candidates, they searched for the best rabbi for Temple and found her. She is friendly, personable, bright, a proven leader seasoned by the strong demands of a rabbinate in the heart of Manhattan. And she’s Canadian. I was ordained at Hebrew Union College in 1972, and among my classmates was Rabbi Sally Priesand, who broke new ground in North America as the first woman ordained a rabbi on this side of the Atlantic. (The first woman ever ordained was Regina Jonas, Berlin, 1935. She died in Auschwitz.) How far we have come in 40 years, because now about 50% of our Reform rabbis are women! Years ago, we struck a committee headed by Brahms Silver to examine our bylaws in respect to egalitarianism and sexism. Their recommendations came to the Board of Trustees and then to the congregational annual meeting, at which the Temple approved bylaws that do not discriminate against individuals or couples by reason of their sexuality. In Reform Judaism, we are all equal human beings before God. As a result, a number of same-sex couples affiliated with the congregation have been married here. Reform Judaism and Temple Emanu-ElBeth Sholom have, in my opinion, taken the high road in creating a congregation that welcomes all Jews and their partners. The stand we have taken is the norm for Reform Judaism throughout the world. It is not the norm in many other streams of Jewish living, and because a majority of Montreal Jews are members of those streams of Judaism, they may be opposed to the equality which we practise. That is sad, for the very equality they reject is also the norm in Canadian society, and any breach of it would never stand up in a court of law. It is also sad because they do

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not seem able to bridge the practices of their own society to their religious life, for they maintain certain ancient and medieval injustices as kosher. Sad indeed. In our conversations with those who may be critical of Temple, let us take the opportunity to point out that we have taken the high road by following what Reform Judaism has taught since its inception, the equality of women and men, and what we have learned over time, that a Jew’s sexuality is a private matter that has nothing to do with the ability to serve God, to do a mitzvah, or to build the life of the Jewish people. Kol HaKavod, all honour to Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom for walking the just path, the path of human equality. Take pride in what the congregation is accomplishing here. I’ll be spending sabbatical time learning and living in Jerusalem, and I hope to send you a few notes about the experience that Loren and I are living in Israel. Join us for Shabbat Shira, a Sabbath of Song, on Feb. 3-4; Tu B’Shvat Seder on Feb. 10 (4 glasses of red and white wine and lots of fruits and nuts to nosh); and our wild and crazy Purim Spiel on March 7. It’s a festive season.

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IN THIS ISSUE... Rabbi...........................................................2 Leadership News....................................5 Holiday Celebrations ....................9, 13 Adult Programming............................ 10 Get Involved ..........................................11 Aron Museum News.............................11 Child & Family Programming...........14 Milestones ..............................................15 Donations ..............................................16 Yahrzeit . .................................................18 Yiskor ......................................................19 Calendars .............................................. 22

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Complete Shabbat Dinner for just $5.00! Family Kabbalat Shabbat Features Shabbat Shira Friday, February 3, 2012, 5:45 PM This service will focus on Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song. Immediately following the service, you are invited to enjoy a delectable Shabbat dinner sponsored by Stéphane Bouchard and Jill Tobenstein, at a cost of only $5 per person. Reservations are an absolute must because space is limited. Please call Temple at 514-937-3575, ext. 213, with your credit card in hand to make your reservation. The congregation thanks the Bouchard family for their generosity and hospitality, which is offered as a thank-you to the membership of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom for their warmth and welcome over the years.

“First Fridays” Early Kabbalat Shabbat Services Friday, March 2, 2012 The first Shabbat of every month is dedicated to our families. On these dates, Friday evening services will be held at 5:45 PM (no 8:15 PM services). After services, enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner by reservation only. Dinner cost: Adult: $18; children 12 and under: $10. A minimum of 20 people is required, so call to reserve TODAY! 514-937-3575, ext. 213.

Marriage Information Meeting Monday, February 6, 2012, 5:30 PM Couples considering intermarriage or conversion by one partner before marriage are invited to attend in order to learn about Temple’s policies and practices and to tour facilities. Appointments may be made with the Rabbi following this meeting.

Introduction to Judaism 10 Tuesday evenings at 5:45 PM, beginning Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012) Our popular 12-week Introduction to Judaism class, offered by Rabbi Leigh Lerner and Rabbi Julia Appel, teaches Hebrew reading and explains Jewish holidays, life cycle and traditional history. This course is required for those converting to Judaism or for those entering an interfaith marriage under Temple’s auspices. Barbara Morningstar leads a discussion group for those converting to Judaism and another for those entering an interfaith marriage. Classes are offered frequently throughout the year. Missed classes must be made up at a later date. Those who simply wish to learn to read Hebrew may attend the first 15 minutes of each Tuesday’s session for 10 weeks. Cost for up to two people per family: $50 Hebrew only; $200 complete course; $250 non-members, includes course fee, books and a Shabbat dinner. Open to the entire community.

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Senior Rabbi............................... Leigh Lerner, D.D. Immediate Past President.....................Alan Knopp President..............................................Stephen Yaffe First Vice-President.......................... Nancy Maklan Vice-President........................................... Matt Jette Vice-President..............................Jewel Lowenstein

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Vice-President..................................... Nancy Strohl Honourary Treasurer..................... Susan Szalpeter Financial Secretary...................... Mark Oppenheim Honourary Secretary................Stephen Schneider Executive Director.......................... Shellie Ettinger

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B’nai Mitzvah Family Breakfasts Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 AM These breakfasts are for parents and their B’nai Mitzvah whose service will take place in 2012. Families learn more about their special day, its significance, and how to celebrate it in uniquely meaningful ways. After the breakfast, families are expected to attend Shabbat morning services as part of their acclimatization to Shabbat worship and practice.

Jewish Ethics, Shabbat Morning Study Saturday mornings, 9:15 – 10:15 AM With an insightful and provocative source text by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, each week brings new ethical issues to the table for inspiring discussion led by Rabbi Appel. All are welcome and there is no charge. Coffee and sweets are provided. Come join the lively give-and-take of our Shabbat morning Torah study.

Seniors’ Residence Erev Shabbat Services February 17, March 16, 2012 Chateau Westmount 2:30 PM Place Kensington 4:45 PM Once a month, the Rabbi leads Erev Shabbat services at Westmount seniors’ residences. Family members are welcome to join residents at these services.

Message from Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D. PHIL.

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s I write this, it is almost the fourth night of Chanukah. This year, as I light the candles with my family each night, I am thinking about one of the themes of the holiday: the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, over two thousand years ago. It was a time of new beginnings for our people, a time of courage and hope. It will be my great privilege to experience a different kind of new beginning this summer, when I come to serve as Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. To serve in the pulpit shaped by Rabbi Lerner, and before him Rabbi Stern, is a profound honour. I loved Montreal when I lived there as a student, and always dreamt of coming back. I have sung the praises of Montreal bagels on both sides of the Atlantic, and

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am excited to return to the vibrant cultural and intellectual life of the city. But what is most compelling to me is everything I have learned about Temple: how dynamic this congregation is, and what an important role it occupies in the Jewish community of Montreal. It is my hope that as we come to this new beginning, we will rededicate ourselves together to this sacred congregation, its traditions, and its values. Together, may we go from strength to strength. My family and I are looking forward to making our home in Montreal, and to finding our spiritual home at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. We look forward to meeting many of you in February. B’shalom,

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LEADERSHIP NEWS

Come Meet our New Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Lisa Grushcow! The entire Temple family is invited to come meet Rabbi Lisa Grushcow when she visits Temple this month! Friday, February 17, 8:15 PM Rabbi Grushcow will give the guest sermon at Friday night services. Following services, everyone is invited to a special Oneg in honour of Rabbi Grushcow’s visit.

Saturday, February 18, 11:30 AM

Rabbi Grushcow will lead the Family Service at Temple.

Saturday, February 18, 5:30 PM Rabbi Grushcow will be on the West Island for a “meet and greet”, followed by a special Havdalah service.

Sunday, February 19, 10:00 AM The entire Temple family is invited to enjoy a congregational brunch with Rabbi Grushcow, who will speak on the topic of “L’Dor Va-Dor: Gifts the Generations Give Each Other”.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Rabbi Grushcow who will become our Senior Rabbi on July 1st, 2012 as Rabbi Lerner assumes the role of Temple’s Rabbi Emeritus.

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Message from the President...

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his is my first message to you as President of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. I have been actively involved in Temple life for thirty-five years and I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve as your President. I believe strongly that the synagogue is the center of Jewish life. While there are many organizations that serve the Jewish people, the synagogue is the one Jewish institution that truly serves the Jewish person. It is there when we celebrate the birth of a child or grandchild, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the a wedding of a friend or family member, as well as when we mourn the loss of a loved one. It is there for us when we are in need of advice or inspiration. It is there for us each and every week when we celebrate Shabbat. It is there for us for all of the holidays and festivals that we celebrate as Jews. The challenge we now face is to ensure that Temple will continue to be there in the future, for us and for future generations, in a way that will best accommodate the changing needs of our members. I would like to hear your ideas about how we can, together, help you build a stronger personal relationship with Temple. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] with your ideas. At the end of January, the Chinese will be celebrating the Year of the Dragon. We, at Temple, will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbi. For the first time in a generation, we will be saying goodbye to our Senior Rabbi

and welcoming a new one. It is my priority to ensure that all of the Temple family has the opportunity to celebrate the career of Rabbi Lerner and honour him for his dedication, devotion and inspiration. The Tribute Committee is already hard at work planning several events. Furthermore, Rabbi Lerner has expressed his desire to leave to the next generation of Temple a legacy of financial strength together with an updated and structurally sound building. To this end, as Rabbi Emeritus, he has offered to lead a large scale Legacy Fundraising Campaign. More information about this will be available as planning progresses. On July 1st, we will welcome Rabbi Lisa Grushcow as our new Senior Rabbi. We look forward to welcoming her to Temple and helping her build on the traditions and principles established by Rabbi Stern and Rabbi Lerner. Rabbi Gruschcow has impressive academic credentials – most notably, she is a McGill graduate, a Rhodes Scholar and has earned a Master’s degree and Ph.D from Oxford University in England. After she was ordained Rabbi at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in 2003, she began her rabbinical career at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in New York City, where she is currently Senior Associate Rabbi. I recently attended the URJ Biennial in Washington, DC, where Rabbi Grushcow was a panelist. Afterwards, my wife and I

Dues Committee Report Now that the High Holidays and the year end are behind us, the Temple Dues Committee will concentrate on the following tasks: 1. Contacting those members who have not paid their annual contributions and did not attend High Holiday services. Wherever possible, we will propose arrangements to enable those individuals to maintain their Temple memberships. 2. Reviewing the dues structure and rates in order to propose changes, if necessary, for the

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were invited to a private reception held by Rodeph Shalom that was attended by almost fifty members of their synagogue. Universally, those in attendance told me how sad they were that Rabbi Grushcow will be leaving them, but how happy they were for her to have the opportunity to be the Senior Rabbi at our Temple. They all told me, “Our loss is your gain,” and their outpouring of affection moved me deeply. You should know that Rodeph Shalom is a mainstream 1800-member congregation on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with similar demographics to ours. The Search Committee, consisting of then current, future and past Presidents, current and past Temple Trustees and representatives of various constituent groups, set out to find the best candidate for Senior Rabbi. I am confident that once you get to know Rabbi Grushcow, you will agree that they succeeded in their task.

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coming year. This could include expanded categories, extended terms, special incentives for new members, and possible rate increases. 3. Promoting the Rabbi and Torah Circles, as well as the Member to Member campaign. These initiatives are vital to Temple’s financial health, as they provide us with much needed funds to ensure Temple membership for all, regardless of financial circumstances. 4. Proposing special events to recognize the generosity of our Circle members. As you can see, the eight Dues Commit-

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tee members, ably assisted by Howard Glazer of the Temple office, have a very challenging agenda for the coming months. If any Temple members have questions about the committee’s work or wish to provide input for some of the above issues, please do not hesitate to contact me through the Temple office. Mark Oppenheim Dues Committee Chairman

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Message from the Executive Director... While many of our snowbirds have escaped the snow, a flurry of activity is underway at Temple!

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hile the weather makes many of us feel like hibernating, there is no time for sleeping here at Temple. In addition to launching several new initiatives this fall and winter, preparations are underway for a very busy spring! Over the past several months, Temple has initiated three exciting new programs: JIFF ( Jewish Interfaith Family Forum) provides programs of interest to couples who have extended families of different faiths. At the Forum’s first program, “Chanukah and Christmas: Fond Memories, New Traditions”, Dr. Marion Usher addressed what is commonly referred to as “the December Dilemma” and provided participants with fun and meaningful ways to share holiday celebrations and the opportunity to discuss shared challenges. Our “Next Dor” initiative, aimed at building connections with young Jewish professionals, hosted several events, including several potluck dinners and a Chanukah party, and “Temple West,” Temple’s West Island initiative, hosted a Havdalah service and dinner and a community Chanukah party. While Rabbi Lerner is on sabbatical in Israel until April, preparations are underway for several special events to be held in his honour as he assumes the role of Rabbi Emeritus this summer. Events will include an elegant Tribute Evening including

several renowned guests, as well as a special Family Shabbat dinner. As we plan to pay tribute to Rabbi Lerner, we are also preparing to welcome our new Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, for a visit to Shellie Ettinger Temple later this month. Once you meet Rabbi Grushcow, we are confident that her warmth and wisdom will convince you that our Search Committee made an excellent choice for the next leader of our congregation. In addition to all of the exciting changes coming to Temple, plans are also underway for a full calendar of spring holiday celebrations, including fun and meaningful holiday programs for Tu B’Shvat, Purim, Passover and Yom Ha’Aztmaut. Watch our website, weekly e-newsletter and Facebook page for details! We wish all of our snowbirds a wonderful winter and look forward to welcoming you back to Temple in the spring. For those of you spending the cold months here at home, come warm up at Temple where there’s always something for everyone! Shellie Ettinger [email protected]

Message from the Director of Education...

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he job of a parent is rarely recognized or appreciated yet we all know that we do so much for our children. The same can be said for the job of a volunteer. Sometimes volunteers do not get the recognition or appreciation they deserve, yet they contribute so much. I would like to dedicate my column this month to thanking the wonderful group of women who make up the Kids First/Tweens First committee. Temple’s Kids First Committee began when a group of mothers got together because they felt there was a need for holiday programs for young families at Temple. All these years later, Kids First has evolved into Kids First/Tweens First so that our holiday programs meet the needs of a broader age range of children. The committee’s founding members, Stacey Brennan, Marla Greenspoon and Vivian Akerib, are busy, working and stay-at-home moms, who dedicate their limited free time and energy to planning Temple’s holiday programs and helping to make them the successes that they are. On behalf of

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Temple, I thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for our families. If you are interested in becoming part of this wonderful and dynamic Melanie Alter team, please contact me. It’s never too late to register for Torah School! We have just begun our winter term at Torah School and our classrooms are bustling with activity. A lot of classroom discussion and learning are happening and students are making excellent progress in our self-paced Hebrew program. Torah School students are creating beautiful art, reflective of what they are learning in class with Kelly Shackman, our art specialist, as well as learning beautiful songs with Yaakov Sassi, our music specialist. We often have the pleasure of hearing these wonderful songs at our family services which take place every Saturday morning at 11:30 AM. If you are interested in Torah School for your child(ren), it is never too late to register or if you would simply like to attend a Shabbat family service with your children, you are always welcome. For more information, please contact me. Melanie Alter [email protected] THE VOICE • FEBRUARY • MARCH 2012

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Message from the Director of Music...

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CCUPY Shushan!, Temple’s all new singing and dancing Purim spiel, will be performed on Wednesday, March 7, at 6:45 PM in the Sanctuary as part of our Purim evening celebration! (Arrive at 6 for a family-friendly supper.) The hilarious script and songs were written by Harry Rajchgot with additional songs by Rabbi Lerner. Let your Temple friends rocket you back to the folk music Rachelle Shubert revival of the 60s. Be part of the 99% who love Purim at Temple!! As I write this column, I’ve just returned from the Union for Reform Judaism Biennial, which took place in Washington, D.C. between December 14 and 18. I feel prouder than ever to be one of 1.4 million Reform Jews on this continent and among the five thousand enthused delegates. Singing and worshiping together was truly an inspiring experience and I encourage all of you to consider attending the 2013 Biennial in San Diego. President Barack Obama seemed to know that this was the

place to be. It was a thrill to be in the audience as he shared the respect and admiration he has for the Reform Movement and our accomplishments. And you can watch the speech by visiting YouTube and typing “URJ Biennial Obama” in the search box or by pasting the following URL into your browser: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMZ210czvTo As a matter of fact, type in URJ Biennial 2012 in the YouTube search box and you will find many compelling videos that will make you feel that you were there. Check out and bookmark www.urj.org. There are recipes and holiday ideas, stimulating blogs and information on the 950 or so Reform congregations in North America. Here are a few of the musical highlights at Temple for the months of February and March:

• Friday, February 3, 5:45 PM. First Friday Shabbat features the

grades 7, 8 and 9 Shabbatones. I’ll teach some new songs for Shabbat Shira and a beautiful Shabbat dinner (by reservation) will follow. • Friday, February 10, 8:15 PM is a shortened service followed by a musical and delicious Tu B’Shvat seder. Friday, February 17, 8:15 PM. Harpist Olga Gross and flautist • Lucie Bouchard accompany the prayers. • Friday, February 24, 8:15 PM. Mark Simons returns with his freilach Klez-clarinet, accompanied by Rona Nadler on piano. Friday, March 30, 8:15 PM. Harpist Olga Gross and flautist • Lucie Bouchard accompany this special service honouring Jewish Women’s History Week. Shabbat mornings in the chapel offer a participatory atmosphere with informal and lively discussions on the Torah portion and the kind of music that invites you to sing. Please join us. All are welcome! As always, feel free to email me at the address below. Rachelle Shubert [email protected]

New or Gently Used Teddy Bears to Donate? Please donate new or gently used stuffed animals to Temple. These toys will be added to the “Teddy Bear Minyan,” a collection that will be available for children to cuddle during our early services. For more information, please contact Rachelle Shubert at 514-937-3575, ext. 235 or [email protected]

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

TU B’SHVAT

Congregational Tu B’Shvat Seder

Friday, February 10, 2012, immediately following 8:15 PM services

Four cups of wine, glorious fruits and varieties of nuts are just the beginning of this delightful mystical custom, a unique Seder. Spring arrives mystically early whenever we celebrate Tu B’Shvat, this year on Friday evening, February 10. The New Year of the Trees is celebrated with wine that ranges from white to red and vast plates of healthy foods, all produce of trees. The mystics of Safed, Israel, who lived 500 years ago, added the practice of a unique Seder for the Trees’ New Year, a Seder where fruits of many kinds and 4 cups of different colored wine are consumed, each commemorating vital Jewish ideals. If you haven’t tasted of this event, bring a friend and come to enjoy and grow in appreciation not only of Jewish mysticism, but of tasty fruits and nuts and wine, produce of tree and vine. If you’ve attended before, you know how truly enjoyable and haimish this relaxing Shabbat can be, and we hope you’ll attend again. The entire community is welcome, and there’s no charge. Torah reading will be on Saturday morning for this Shabbat only.

Torah School Tu B’Shvat Seder Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM

Children of all ages are invited to celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of the Trees, at Temple with a special children’s Tu B’Shvat Seder, organized by Torah School. Children not attending Torah School must register by calling our Director of Education, Melanie Alter, at 514-937-3575, ext. 210 or [email protected]

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Purim Celebrations Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The festivities will begin with a festive Purim Dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by the Purim service, Megillah reading and costume parade at 6:45 PM. Best adult costume will win a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Our hilarious annual Purim Spiel will begin at 7:30 PM. This year’s Purim Spiel will be “OCCUPY Shushan!” The script is by Harry Rajchgot, with songs by Harry Rajchgot and Rabbi Lerner.

Kids First/Tweens First and Torah School Purim Party Saturday, March 3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Children aged 0-11 are invited to celebrate Purim at Temple. Come in costume to enjoy Purim fun, games, songs and treats!

Temple would like to thank Luca Cianfaglia, who attends Shabbat morning services every week, acts as Parnas, and is one of our very active docents who offer guided tours to our visitors, for this beautiful new Torah “yad” (pointer) presented to Temple in honour of Rabbi Lerner’s service to the congregation. TEMPLE EMANU-EL-BETH SHOLOM

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ADULT PROGRAMMING

Jewish Women’s History Week Jewish Women’s History Transmitted in Ritual Objects and Artifacts Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31, 2012 Every year, Temple celebrates women’s contributions to Jewish religious and community life through our annual Jewish Women’s History Week Shabbaton, organized by the Jewish Women’s History Committee. The Museum Committee, another active committee at Temple, maintains one of the foremost collections of Judaica in Canada. This March, the two committees unite to highlight the extraordinary contributions of women, immortalized in ritual objects and artifacts. Join us for a unique women-led Friday night service on March 30 to be followed on Saturday by services, a luncheon, a tour of the museum, and an afternoon seminar. Reservations are required for the luncheon only (Cost: $18). Please call 514-937-3575, ext. 213.

Special women-led Erev Shabbat service, Friday, March 30, 8:15 PM Shabbat morning service, Saturday, March 31, 10:30 AM

Weekly Business Networking Group

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 AM Westmount Networkers’ Breakfast is growing fast! Personal referrals are the fastest way to grow your business. That’s why networking has become such an important aspect of marketing for businesses large and small. Join us at Temple every Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 8:30 AM. Remember: you’re not just reaching the people you meet over breakfast, but also their network of contacts! Don’t forget to bring a large stack of business cards and be ready to deliver a 60-second “elevator speech” about your business and the type of referrals you are looking for. Please use the 395 Elm entrance. Admission: $15 p.p. (receipt provided) includes a delicious hot buffet breakfast. Free parking is available on the street until 9:00 AM. RSVP [email protected]

Weekly Bridge at Temple

Fridays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cost: $10 per person includes lunch. Join us for a fun and challenging game every week in the Community Hall, 395 Elm Avenue. For more information, please call Rosie at 514-937-3575, ext. 213.

Calling all Writers

Do you have a story to share? Harvest-HaAsif, Temple’s literary anthology, calls all writers, whether Temple members or members of the greater Jewish community, to participate in our next edition. Publication is planned for Succoth 5773, on or around September 30, 2012. Original material may include fiction, memoir, poetry, essay, travel writing, tall tales, fish tales, humour, and outright nonsense – even bald-faced lies. If the muse moves you, send your inspired words by e-mail to [email protected] or, for words on paper (preferably typed), to the Temple office to the attention of The Editors, Harvest-HaAsif.

Westmount Mini Center Courses:

“The Brotherhood” with John Felvinci Four Thursday sessions: February 16 and 23 and March 1 and 8, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Temple The Muslim Brotherhood has been in the news lately as the party that may become the new ruling party in Egypt. This course will explore the Brotherhood from its founding in 1928 to the present and will its founding principles, the biographies of its leadership and what this augurs for the future. Cost: $55. “The Ongoing Crisis in the Middle East” with Professor Henry Habib Tuesday March 20, 7:00-9:00 PM at Temple. Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members. “In the City” Visit to Galerie DHC Wednesday March 28, 3:00 PM at the gallery Space for this program is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members. Please note: Advance registration is required for all programs. For more information or to register, please contact Stefani Novick at 514- 342-1234, ext. 7201

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NEW! Montreal Jewish interfaith Family Forum (JIFF)

One of Temple’s newest initiatives is aimed at offering programs of interest to couples who have extended families of different faiths. Programs focus on finding fun and meaningful ways to share holidays and celebrations and create opportunities to discuss shared issues and challenges. In late November, JIFF launched its first program: “Chanukah and Christmas: Fond Memories, New Traditions.” The evening’s discussion was led by Marion Usher, Ph.D., of Washington, D.C. Dr. Usher is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. For the past 16 years, Dr. Usher has been leading workshops for interfaith couples, where she has seen over 600 couples and families. The evening’s participants included interfaith couples preparing for marriage, parents of interfaith couples, as well as grandparents. The discussion centred on respecting each other’s backgrounds, creating new holiday traditions as a couple, and sharing in celebration with extended families. Programs scheduled for the early spring will focus on other issues of interest to couples and extended interfaith families. If you would like to join our committee or simply have suggestions to offer, please contact Rabbi Julia Appel at 514-937-3575, ext. 212 or [email protected]. Please watch our website, weekly e-bulletin and Facebook page for information about our upcoming JIFF events.

Tall on ideas but short on time?

Temple offers countless opportunities for members young and old to share their thoughts and talents and as much or as little time as they choose with one of our many groups and committees. To find out more about how you can get involved, please contact Heidi at 514-937-3575, ext. 217 or [email protected]

Friendly Home Visits

The “Friendly Visiting Committee” is mandated to visit the sick and shut-ins of our community and provide in-home stimulation for these individuals. Our volunteers offer companionship, support and a friendly ear to those in need. If you know of anyone who would benefit from a friendly visitor or if you would like to volunteer your time to make these friendly visits, please contact Mona Kaufmann at 514842-3939.

Kids First and Tweens First Need Volunteers!

If you love children and making Judaism fun and meaningful for our younger family members, join us to share your ideas, make some phone calls and help out on the days of our events. For more information, please contact Melanie Alter at 514-937-3575, ext. 210 or [email protected]

Aron Museum News The Aron Museum has received two new treasures, generously donated to our collection by the family of the late Florence Pollack Pedvis: Firstly, a pair of three branch candlesticks, approximately 18” high, made in England circa 1900 and which can be converted into Sabbath candleholders, originally presented to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Pollack (the parents of Florence Pollack Pedvis) by the synagogue in Quebec City on the occasion of their 25th anniversary in 1934. Secondly, a second century perfume bottle, which was presented to the late Florence Pollack Pedvis at the dedication of the Maurice Pollack Foundation Psychology building at Hebrew University on March 27, 1977.

SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 2012, at 7:30 PM ARON MUSEUM PRESENTATION • GIVEN BY BARBARA WEISER WEDDINGS: CHUPPAHS AND RITUAL ARTIFACTS

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HOLD THE DATE!

Reunion of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:30 AM Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom 4100 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount Special Kiddush following services

All former members of Rodeph Shalom are invited to attend. Please extend this invitation to any former members you may know and forward their contact information to the Temple office. For more information, please contact Roberta Calderone at [email protected] or Nancy Weiss at [email protected]

Consider URJ summer camps for your children Registration is now on! Camp Eisner

Camp George

The Berkshires, Massachussets Since 1958, URJ Joseph Eisner Camp for Living Judaism has come to embody the transformative power of Jewish camping. The camp’s caring and committed staff members (many of whom were campers themselves) strive to enrich the campers’ experiences by helping them build lasting friendships. These relationships lay the foundation for our summer community, providing encouragement and support. Campers embrace the challenge of learning new skills in athletics, aquatics, the arts, and adventure and nature programs. They immerse themselves in a wide range of innovative Jewish educational pursuits and creative spiritual experiences. Every child who spends a summer at Eisner Camp returns home a little wiser, a little more self-confident, and a little more connected to the Jewish community. A summer at Eisner Camp is more than a summer of fun; a summer experience at Eisner Camp will last a lifetime. For more information, please visit eisner.urjcamps.org

Parry Sound, Ontario The URJ Camp George is the Reform Jewish Movement’s only Canadian camp. Since its inaugural season in 1999, Camp George has offered the best in Reform Jewish Camping blended with the rich history and tradition of the Ontario Residential Camp experience. Through informal Jewish education, creative arts, a state-of-the-art Waterfront program, an intense Ropes Challenge Course and outstanding athletic facilities, Camp George offers campers an experience of a lifetime. Campers gain independence, make lasting friendships and develop identification with their Judaism and the Jewish values that are woven throughout the entire camp program. For more information, please visit george.urjcamps.org Please note: Come meet representatives from Camp George at Temple on Saturday, February 25, at noon!

Best of all, if this would be your child’s first experience at a Jewish non-profit summer camp, you may be eligible for up to $1,000 off their camp fees! To find out more, visit jewishcamp.org//one-happy-campertoday

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CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS Children aged 0-11 celebrated Chanukah at Temple’s Kids First / Teens First and Torah School Family Chanukah Party.

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CHILD and FAMILY PROGRAMMING

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES

Sing Along with the Tweedle Dees!

(6 months-3 years, accompanied by an adult) Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM, 6 weeks, from January 26 to March 1, 2012 Join the popular duo for a fun-filled session of interactive songs and games! Temple members: $100 + tax; non-members: $118 + tax. For more information or to register, please contact Melanie Alter at 514-937-3575, ext. 210 or [email protected]

FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Weekly Family Services on Shabbat Morning

Saturdays at 11:30 AM Whenever Torah School is in session, there will be a family service with guitar accompaniment by Yaakov Sassi from 11:30 AM to Noon. All are welcome to attend, whether enrolled in Torah School or not.

Special Musical Shabbat Shira Family Services Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:15 AM Special Musical Family Services will include a sing-along with Rachelle Shubert and a musical tribute to Debbie Friedman and her influence on contemporary Jewish Music.

TORAH SCHOOL

Junior Torah School (4-5 years old)

Junior Torah School offers a fun-filled introduction to Jewish learning and Temple life through Hebrew language, songs, arts and crafts, and stories.

Torah School (6-12 year olds) The Torah School offers a cutting-edge Jewish studies and Hebrew curriculum specifically developed for Reform congregational schools and based on the key concepts and values of Jewish life. Our innovative Hebrew program is child-centered, allowing each child to progress at his/her own pace.

It’s never too late to register. Our new session has just begun! WESTMOUNT: Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM begnning January 14 WEST ISLAND: Mondays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM beginning January 9

Two-Year Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program (Grades 6 and 7) GRADE 6: Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Temple, or West Island: Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Grade 6 students attend Saturday morning classes in Judaic studies and enjoy art and music activities, as well as holiday programming and weekly 11:30 AM services. The program’s goal is to develop a sense of Jewish life, synagogue life and mitzvah in our students. Temple also provides 9 half-hour one-on-one sessions for Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation.

GRADE 7: Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Temple, or West Island: Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM The grade 7 program consists of Judaic studies in English, including mitzvah and core Jewish knowledge, as well as occasional special services. Six Family Education Saturdays acquaint parents and children with the meaning of Bar/Bat Mitzvah from a spiritual, musical and artistic perspective. Temple also provides 18 half-hour one-on-one sessions for Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation.

Kabbalat Torah Confirmation Program (Grades 8 and 9)

Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Temple Kabbalat Torah is a Confirmation program for students in grades 8 and 9. Confirmands meet with their teacher and the rabbi each Saturday to glean insights into Jewish living from the weekly Torah portion, as well as study Jewish law and discuss contemporary issues. To learn more about Temple’s Torah School, please contact our Director of Education, Melanie Alter, at 514-937-3575, ext. 210 or [email protected]

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MILESTONES March 5 March 6 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 28 March 29 March 31

MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY February 3 February 4 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 12 February 13 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 20 February 22 February 23 February 24 February 26 February 28

Suzanne Trojman Sylvia Camlot Inge Ross-Abony Anne Feigin Isidore Socaransky Heather Greenwald Rhoda Kott Ruth S. Stattner Ian Kott Morty Lober Pearl Rubenstein Anita Kogan Odette Lachance Jonathan Abracen Glen Grossman Isabel Shuster Carole Dyens Gregory Fine Stephen Libman John Varadi Peggy Sakow Valeria Rosenbloom

MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS MARCH March 1 March 2 March 4

Frank Engelsmann Joseph Carlton Mario Sinai Adina Superstein Joseph El Rayes

Ian Barnett Sarah Kruger Jeannette Levine Barbara Gollob Sophia Davis Lisette Marshall James Klein Felice Markow David Gertsman Hershel Pesner Rudolph Vinet Carman Calderone Lynda Bell Ryan Bostic Ricky Liverman Joel Goldberg Matthew Lapointe Georges Dyens Jared Gurman Doreen Rennert Anita Wolkoff Louis Engelberg Arlene Bavitch David Shapiro Evelyn Jerassy Steven Rosenfield Daniel Ghazal Bram Gordon Robert Littner Alana Geller

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES FEBRUARY February 21 February 22

Michael and Hilda Laughrea 25 years Manuel and Mary Cohen 65 years

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES MARCH March 1 March 11 March 17 March 21 March 23 March 25

Daniel Lundenberg and Laura Robert 20 years Claude and Ida Rouben 50 years Martin and Harriet Lepler 50 years Stephen and Eva Ross 55 years Louis Charbonneau and Bonnie Kaplan 30 years Bernard and Pearl Rubenstein 25 years Michael Gardner and Franca Tarantino 10 years Shura and Martha Haichin 65 years Brian Corber and Arlene Bavitch 25 years

2011 Rosh Hashanah Food Drive Many thanks to all Temple members who donated non-perishable food items during the Rosh Hashanah Food Drive in October, benefiting MADA Community Centre. This past year has once again been a challenging one for many families, amongst them the many Jewish families who rely on community support. The cost of food has escalated, the economy is uncertain and social service agencies are experiencing budget cuts. MADA needs our support to continue to respond to the requests for help, not just from those living at or below the poverty line, but also from middle class families struggling with their new economic realities. Temple members once again displayed great generosity and we were able to fill MADA’s truck with food. Thanks also to our dedicated volunteers who made phone calls, picked up the bags of food and delivered them to Temple. The Food Drive would not have been possible without the help of all those mentioned below. I would like to extend a special thank you to Anita Slopack Gualtieri, Howard Teller and Terri Allister, who took on the added responsibility of coordinating the Food Drive within their neighbourhoods. VOLUNTEERS Donna Grostern Minna Shulman Sheila Garfield Carol De Koven Jane Rothstein Sally Yaffe Marilyn Green Roberta Calderone Judy and Norman Kronick Karen Bloom

Jackie O’Donnell Paula Brock Helen Braunstein Betty Goldwarg Terri Allister Eli and Elaine Shapiro Lorna Gittleson Jewel Lowenstein Anita Slopack Robert Katz Liz Rawas

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Cynthia Telio Annie De Angelis Schwartz Suanne Ray Julia Reitman Mark Oppenheim Anita David Rachel Segonds Michael Chandler Michael Fogel Veronica Brownstein Susan Berger

Cheryl Coltin Taylor Coltin Sondra Wener Howard Teller Thank you! Liliane Kohl, Coordinator, Rosh Hashanah Food Drive

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DONATIONS

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom

graciously acknowledges the very generous donation made by the

Gruenwald family in memory of Eva Gruenwald The family’s contribution will enable Temple to purchase a large number of new prayer books and help support the countless programs and services provided by our dedicated, diverse and dynamic synagogue. THANK YOU, TODAH RABAH Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom would like to express its sincere gratitude to our members and friends for the generous donations that enable us to meet the many maintenance and renovation needs of our building. To those whose gifts allow us to preserve the beauty and integrity of our synagogue, please know that your gifts are very much appreciated by the entire Temple family. • Estate of Francis Hoffman, In memory of Juliana and Francis Hoffman • The Maurice Pollack Foundation • Estate of Barbara Shavick

OUTREACH RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Richard Moss and Leslie Brigham Moss

Joyce and Saul Abracen Growth Fund The Abracen Family, in memory of Saul Abracen

Anita David Growth Fund Anita David, in memory of Michael David Anita David, in memory of Leon Hacker Anita David, in honour of Natasha Gordon’s special birthday

Aron Museum Evy and Richard Uditsky, to Nancy Strohl, in honour of her daughter Debra Strohl’s forthcoming marriage

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Kurt and Ellen Samuel, to Nancy Strohl, in honour of her daughter Debra Strohl’s forthcoming marriage Elaine Paperman Woolner, in honour of Ellen Samuel’s special birthday Evy and Richard Uditsky, in honour of Ellen Samuel’s special birthday Evy and Richard Uditsky, in memory of Nathan Bing Sabine Pinkus, in honour of the birth of her great-granddaughter Maya Kidron

Asher Brennan-Touaty Memorial Fund: In memory of Asher Brennan-Touaty: Bob and Jeannette Tabah Lac Marois Union Church

Della Pergola Music Fund Howard and Felicity Blatt, in memory of Betty Blatt, Jack Blatt

Raymond and Rita Felson Growth Fund Raymond and Rita Felson, sincere sympathies on the loss of David Kobernick’s sister

General DonationS Stacey Brennan, for Kids First and Tweens First Peggy Greenberg, to Paul Shinoff and Rhoda Golick, in honour of the Bnai Mitzvot of their grandchildren Mildred and Issie Spivack, in honour of Sybil and Marty Carsley’s special wedding anniversary

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Bert Greenford and Helen Malmo, in sympathy to the family of Manuel Gotlieb in honour of Maurice and Gisele Rouben’s special anniversary Diane Guay Michael Prupas and Betty Palik Henry Samel, in honour of Remembrance Day Susan Szalpeter and Joseph Carlton, to Harold Borts and family, in memory of Lily Borts Arthur Levitt, in honour of Richard Samuelson’s special birthday Shirley and Morris Seidman, in honour of Sybil and Marty Carsley’s special wedding anniversary Stephen and Veronica Brownstein, in honour of Stephen and Veronica Brownstein’s special birthdays Irmgard Stepanian, in appreciation Heather Solomon-Bowden and Robert Bowden, in honour of the birth of Irving and Brenda Epstein’s grandson Jonathan Fakour-Novin Sheila and Bobby Garfield, in memory of Barbara Bornstein David and Bonnie Schatia

Dr. Sheila and Dr. Victor Goldbloom Growth Fund In honour of Sheila Goldbloom’s Doctorate: Marilyn Schiff Merle Stern Syd Pevis and family

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DONATIONS Stephen Yaffe and France Ellyson Cynthia Telio Frances Groen Helen R. Kahn Ilanah Milgram

MAZEL TOV

Temple extends heartfelt congratulations to Sheila Goldbloom, M.S.W., retired Associate Professor of Social Work, who was awarded an honorary degree by McGill University at its fall convocation. She had the added distinction of giving the convocation address. The hood was placed over her shoulders by her elder son Michael, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University. Her husband Victor, a past honorary degree recipient from McGill, was also on the platform. She had previously received an honorary degree from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, the university from which she graduated in 1947.

Harry Grobstein Memorial Fund Steve Birnam and Linda Richmond, in honour of the wedding of John Grobstein and Jill Rudnick

Eva and Hermann Gruenwald Holocaust Fund Jeffrey and Julia Royer, in honour of your excellent work Harvest Ha’asif David Abramson and Lee-Anne Torrens Zav Levinson and Wendy Thomas Barbara Morningstar and David Mizrahi Vivianne Silver and Brahms E. Silver

Martha and Shura Haichin Growth Fund Hanny Varsaneux, in honour of Shura Haichin’s special birthday

High Holiday Donations Brian and Joy Burko J.G. Figueredo Joseph Joncas Estate of Irving Maklan Jewel and Paul Lowenstein, in appreciation for the candle-lighting honour at Yom Kippur services

Ruth and David Steinberg, in honour of their aliyah

Karen Gropper and Robert Bloom Ron Touaty and Stacey Brennan, in honour of their aliyah

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High Holiday Food Drive Ron and Lynn Waxman, New Year wishes to Elizabeth, Randy, Joy and Ray Waxman, Shirley Waxman Gilda and Benton Lewis and family Susan Cohen and family Michael and Regina Waxman and family Dina Kneller Gold and family Jay, Tracy, Avery and Maia Waxman Lori, Michael, Renee Rakowitz Barry and Alissa Katsof and family

Stanley Lipsey Estelle KaTZ Growth Fund Estelle Katz, in memory of Sam Selinsky

High Kiddush Miu and Howard Stuart, in honour of their son Daniel Stuart’s Bar Mitzvah

Norman Beckow Music Fund Wayne Riddell

TEMPLE WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS TO OUR FAMILY Patrick Chamberland and Rachel Leider Alessandro DiGiacobbe and Julia Garzon Douglas and Donna Finn Lisa Hollinger Mira Khazzam Jean Lacoste and Holly Fagan Lauren Mandelker and Sabrina Miller Nicolas Peters and Mandy Steiman Mark Segall and Christina Esteban Arthur Szneps Diego Sztainberg and Barbara Peisajovich John and AnnaLaura Varadi Mitchell Weiss and Michelle Burstein

Music Fund Nancy Strohl, in appreciation Irving and Brenda Epstein, in memory of Steven Birnam

Oneg Shabbat

Lillian and Samuel Paperman Growth Fund Elaine Paperman Woolner, special wishes to Tema and Jerry Ostrega

Mazel Tov Susan and Jonathan Wener, on the birth of their grandson Cole David Wener Laura Butler and Jesse Prupas, on the birth of their daughter Taliah Prupas, and grandparents Michael Prupas and Betty Palik

Charlotte Haim and Abie Haim, in honour of their daughter Olivia’s Bat Mitzvah Sarah Halton and Steven Kunitzky, in honour of the baby naming of their daughter Lia Barbara Diehl, in honour of her special birthday

Prayer Book Fund William and Bill Letovsky, in honour of Natasha’s special birthday William and Bill Letovsky, in memory of Arlene Wise’s brother

Pulpit Honours

Member-to-Member Campaign Luca Cianfaglia Anita David Michelle Duhaney Penny and Gordon Echenberg Barry and Alissa Katsof Tamara Korin and Alexander Skamene Lawrence and Barbara Libman Evelyn and Charles Lusthaus Joseph and Lee Sklar Tina and Max Smart Ruth and David Steinberg Susan Szalpeter and Joseph Carlton Gilbert and Judy Zimmerman Susan Kahn and Michael Libman

Robert and Sheila Garfield Neal Grover Joan and Bernie King Mortimer and Pearl Levy Lillian and William Mauer Jane and Ralph Rothstein Ruth and David Steinberg Cynthia Telio Mark and Martha Oppenheim Nancy Strohl

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ruth and David Steinberg, in honour of Anita David’s special birthday Sophia and Harry Wolkowicz, in honour of Sophia and Harry Wolkowicz’s anniversary

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DONATIONS and YAHRZEITS Steve Birnam and Linda Richmond, in honour of Linda Richmond’s special birthday Eva Kuper and Harvey Rayman, in memory of Steve Birnam Perla Muyal and Mark Penny, for Jonathan Penny’s road to recovery Joyce Silver, in honour of Gerri and David Kuile’s 70th wedding anniversary

In Appreciation Bettina Bayreuther Maurice and Lise Shriqui Florence Solomon Zav Levinson and Wendy Thomas Sondra and Fred Wener Charlotte Libman and Abie Haim Jeremy Wiseman Barbara Brock Margie Golick Paul Shinoff and Rhoda Golick Maurice and Gisele Rouben Sybil and Martin Carsley Nancy Strohl Ellen and Kurt Samuel Ruth and Maurice Miller Gerald Harvey Lupu Aaron and Rachel Gropper

FRED AND LIONELLA ULLMAN GROWTH FUND In honour of Adolf Ullman’s birthday: Debbie and Elliot Rappaport and Family Vivian and Howard Cohen and Family Lionella Ullman

ELLA AND DR. ROBERT WIENER GROWTH FUND Robert Weiner, in appreciation for his pulpit honour Robert Weiner, Mazel Tov to Carol and Neil Tryansky, on the birth of their grandson Karyn Simon, in memory of Ella Wiener

Yahrzeits Betty Jakubovic Abugov and Barry Abugov, in memory of Leib Jakubovic, Esther Abugov Terri Allister, in memory of Ida Allister Bettina Bayreuther, in memory of Erna Lewy Larry and Claire Behar, in memory of Joseph Behar Myriam Berthoz, in memory of Ben Weider, Bernard Zifkin Elaine and Harry Blank, in memory of Melvin Izen, Molly Blank, Irene Gainsboro

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Rhoda and Jack Blumer, in memory of Arthur Diamond Irving Bookbinder, in memory of Harry Engelberg Candi Boroff, in memory of William Boroff Norman and Helene Braunstein, in memory of Martin Braunstein Barbara Brock, in memory of Hyman Brock Rosalie and Samuel Burstein, in memory of Adela Nisen, Michael Burstein Debra and Barry Campbell, in memory of Harry Grobstein, Mildred Grobstein Richard Cherney and Ronda Diamond, in memory of Mel Diamond, Arthur Diamond Phyllis Cohos, in memory of Abraham Cohos Maureen and Edward Daniels, in memory of Louis Tucker Sophia Davis, in memory of Jean Lipson, Ethel Seidman Romanow, Anne Seidman Solomon, Mayer Seidman, Raisa Seidman, Harry Davis, Julia Davis, Lloyd Davis, Eileen Goldberg, Max Goldberg, Evelyn Davis, Toba Seidman Greenberg Jeffrey Derevensky and Lynette Gibeau, in memory of Anita Derevensky Jack Douek and Louise Bourke, in memory of Henry Douek Louise Druckman, in memory of Hy Druckman Rozlyn Druckman, in memory of Hy Druckman Victor and Leslie Eiser, in memory of Herman Eiser Mendy Ellen, in memory of Melvin Ellen, Israel Ellen, Getrude Ellen Naomi Ellingsen, in memory of Saul Abracen Jeannette Feltin, in memory of Marie Master Harriet Fleisher, in memory of Sam Kantor Dorothy Flomen, in memory of Eddy Flomen Judith and Michael Florian, in memory of George Frank Gordon Frank and Claire Bourget, in memory of Leonard Frank Beno Eskenazi, in memory of Albert Eskenazi Carrie and Garry Garbarino, in memory of Fanny Kastner Robert and Sheila Garfield, in memory of Sara Israel, Sam Garfield Saul Gerson, in memory of Gerald Gerson Clare and Toby Gilsig, in memory of Solomon Gilsig Freda Ginsberg and Ada Sinacore, in memory of Harry Block

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Lorna Gittleson, in memory of Harry Ralph Nina Glick, in memory of Sam Glick Marcia Goldberg, in memory of Valeska Rajnus Lynn Gordon, in memory of Goldie Grace Gordon, Philip S. Gordon Myrna and Phil Gotfrit, in memory of Dorothy Goodman Una Graham, in memory of Douglas Lion Carol Greenberg, in memory of Faga Gardner, Eugene Gardner Irwin Haberman, in memory of Saul and Ettie Haberman Cindy Hass, in memory of Sara Segal Gerald and Ronnie Hirsch, in memory of Felix Hirsch Bernard Isaacs, in memory of Philip Sang, Ruth Isaacs Celine Izenberg, in memory of Ben Izenberg, Abe Izenberg Josephine Izenberg, in memory of Abe Izenberg Elizabeth and Isaac Jesion, in memory of Wolf Zalshtein David and Jackie Klein, in memory of Lucy Boyte, Emile Boyte Djordje Konforti, in memory of Samuel Konforti Rhoda Kott, in memory of Cecil Kott Gordon Lax, in memory of Sarah Lax Harriet and Martin Lepler, in memory of Roslyn Melnicoff Sheri Joseph and Gary Levitt, in memory of Irving Weinstein Susan Kahn and Michael Libman, in memory of Amnon Kahn Janis Kerman and Simon Wahed, in memory of Hyman Pascal, Clement Abdel-Ouahed, Esther Pascal Jacqueline and David Klein, in memory of Bess Klein David Kobernick, in memory of Lauren Polowin Michael and Joy Korenberg, in memory of Harry Korenberg Rhoda Kott, in memory of Isidore Davis Judith and Norman Kronick, in memory of Henry Pass Leslie and Jeannie Laing, in memory of Leslie Guttmann Mirlla Fuks Lambert and Brian Lambert, in memory of Ita Fuks Gordon Lax, in memory of Jimmy Miller, Jack Lax William and Hinda Letovsky, in memory of Sam Letovsky Carol Libman, in memory of Sadie Mauer, Elie Mauer

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YAHRZEIT and YISKOR Leonard Lighter and Stephanie Watson, in memory of Beatrice Lighter Julius and Henrietta Lis, in memory of David Lis, Sam Szabo, Ian Shuster, Gertrude Lis, Judith Shuster Sydney Lithwick, in memory of Geraldine Lithwick Lynda and William Luber, in memory of Mary Marian Charles and Evelyn Lusthaus, in memory of Sanford Lusthaus, Joseph Weinrub, Sheila Lusthaus Sheila Maklan, in memory of Reuben Sapera Felice Markow, in memory of William M. Miller, Jack Markow Lori Medoff and Kenneth Webber, in memory of Mary Medoff Steven Milstein and Anna Maria Masciotra David Mizrahi and Barbara Morningstar, in memory of Yona Mizrahi Harry Morris, in memory of Jeannette Morris Miriam Morris, in memory of Myer Insky Perla Muyal and Mark Penny, in memory of Benjamin Muyal Hannah Myers, in memory of Gordon Josefo Marvin and Paula Nathens, in memory of Hyman Nathens Francelle Neftin, in memory of Nettie Morantz Howard and Joanne Nemeroff, in memory of Thelma Nemeroff, David (Duddy) Nemeroff, John Dupuis Ana Pascal, in memory of Marco Sinai Norman and Claire Pearl, in memory of Esther Schwisberg, Harry Schwisberg, Lorna Rosenfeld Joyce and Berel Pedvis, in memory of Bertha Rosenthal, Norman Pedvis Sydney Pedvis, in memory of Maurice Pollack Michael Prupas and Betty Palik, in memory of Mel Prupas, Felix Palik Harry Rajchgot and Cheryl Everett, in memory of Ester Rajchgot Michael and Doreen Rennert, in memory of Anne Diamond, Pauline Rennert Helene and Anthony Robinson, in memory of Denise Robinson Harry Roitman, in memory of Pearl Roitman Mike and Valeria Rosenbloom, in memory of Sol Rosenbloom Ethel Roskies, in memory of John Stonehewer Jane and Ralph Rothstein, in memory of Dora Rothstein, Joseph Rothstein

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Sam Rubinstein, in memory of Ida Rubinstein Sam and Mildred Rubinstein, in memory of Mandel Coddon Peggy and Lawrence Sakow, in memory of Edward Francis, May Sakow Kleiman Kenneth Salomon, in memory of Beverly Salomon, James Salomon Roy Salomon, in memory of Hilda Salomon Julia and Michael Sax, in memory of Stanley Davis, Evelyn Davis, Harry Davis Norbert Schachter, in memory of Rifka Schachter David and Bonnie Schatia, in memory of Gloria MacDonald Paula Segal Brock and Jeffrey Brock, in memory of Carol Ann Segal Eve and Ben Sevack, in memory of Louis Cheroff Elie and Elaine Shapiro, in memory of Frank Zakam Dr. David Shapiro, in memory of Jo-Anne Shapiro Rhoda and Paul Shinoff, in memory of Samuel Shinoff, Bertha Brigger, Isadore Brigger Thomas and Ruth Shustack, in memory of Alice Shustack Karyn Simon, in memory of Saul Simon Alexander Skamene and Tamara Korin, in memory of Richard Skamene Claire Smith, in memory of Ada Harris Aubrey Smofsky, in memory of Nathan Smofsky Heather Solomon-Bowden and Robert Bowden, in memory of Sari Solomon Susan Szalpeter and Joseph Carlton, in memory of Eric Szalpeter Carlton, Louis Salpeter Sari and Harvey Toll and Family, in memory of Carol Litwin, Lise Segal, Michael Segal, Hyman Hass Judith Tratenberg, in memory of Frederick Goldstein, Ida Goldstein Neil and Carol Tryansky, in memory of Ruth Boxer Ruth Blauer Tunis, in memory of Haskell Blauer Hanny Varsaneux, in memory of Jean Varsaneux Carol Vengroff, in memory of Michel Bolduc Stephen and Lillian Vineberg, in memory of Stanley Vineberg, Etta Caplan, Gordon Caplan Lynn and Ron Waxman and Family, in memory of Shirlee Goldberg Solomon, Jules Waxman

Marvin Werbitt, in memory of Fay Werbitt Sophia and Harry Wolkowicz, in memory of Israel Wolkowicz , Rachel Wolkowicz, Marian Reichental

YISKOR Sylvia Ofshitzer, died on October 10th, 2011, mother of Susan Stivaletti and mother-in-law of Nick Stivaletti, grandmother of Stacey Stivaletti and Benny Sarno Gregory Daniels, died on October 17th, 2011, son of Maureen and Edward Daniels Mabel Kott, died on October 18th, 2011, sister-in-law of Rhoda Kott Jack Beraznik, died on October 22nd, 2011, father and father-in-law of Hy and Rosanne Beraznik Lily Borts, died on October 26, 2011, mother and mother-in-law of Judi and Harold Borts Sybil Kramer, died on October 26, 2011, mother of Carole and Alex Davis, grandmother of Cynthia Davis and Joel Yanofsky Harry Slutsken, died on October 26, 2011, father and father-in-law of Sandra and Dave Fagen Steven Birnam, died on October 27, 2011, husband of Linda Richmond Sarah Benedik-Lubitsch, died on November 6, 2011, sister of David Kobernick Hilda Foreman, died on November 24, 2011 Maurice Levy, died on November 26, 2011, husband of Marie Levy Barbara Trottenberg, died on December 3, 2011, mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Leonora Trottenberg Sarah Gropper, died on December 3, 2011, sister and sister-in-law of Aaron and Rachel Gropper, aunt of Karen Gropper and Robert Bloom Kathryn Asch, died on December 3, 2011, daughter of Robert and Rosemarie Asch Julia (Asch) Haiblen, died on December 9, 2011, sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Rosemarie Asch David Wiener, died on December 20, 2011, brother of Dr. Robert Wiener

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1

Thursday

Friday

3

2 10:30 am Tweedle Dees for tots

10:00 am - Bridge

5:45 pm Special Family Shabbat Shira Service & Dinner

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5

7

8

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

9

10:30 am Tweedle Dees for tots

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4:00 pm - Torah School West Island

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10:00 am Congregational Brunch with Rabbi Grushcow

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14

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

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5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

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7:00 am Networking Breakfast

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5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

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4:00 pm- Torah School West Island

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7:00 am Networking Breakfast

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16 10:30 am Tweedle Dees for tots

10:00 am - Bridge

1:00 pm - The Brotherhood with John Felvinci

8:15 pm - Shabbat Service with guest sermon by Rabbi Grushcow

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10:30 am Tweedle Dees for tots 1:00 pm - The Brotherhood with John Felvinci

4:00 pm - Torah School West Island

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10:00 am - Bridge

8:15 pm - Shabbat Service followed by Tu B’Shvat Seder (Yitro; Exod. 18:120:23

4:00 pm - Torah School West Island

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24 10:00 am - Bridge

8:15 pm Shabbat Service

Saturday

4 9:00 am- Torah School Westmount 9:00 am Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:15 am Special musical Shabbat Shira Family Service

11 9:00 am - Torah School Westmount 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:00 am Torah School Tu B’Shvat Celebration 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

18

9:00 am - Torah School Westmount 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service led by Rabbi Grushcow 5:30 pm - West Island Meet and Greet and Havdalah with Rabbi Grushcow

25

9:00 am - Torah School Westmount and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Breakfast 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

29

5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

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MARCH CALENDAR

Rabbi Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1

4

11

18

5

12

7

5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

6:00 pm Purim Dinner 6:45 pm Megillah Reading and Costume Parade 7:30 pm Purim Spiel 8:15 pm - Dessert

13

14

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

2

10:30 am Tweedle Dees for tots

10:00 am - Bridge

1:00 pm - The Brotherhood with John Felvinci

5:45 pm - First Friday Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dinner

8

9

10:00 am - Bridge

1:00 pm - The Brotherhood with John Felvinci

15

16 10:00 am - Bridge

7:00 pm - “Temple West” Passover Seder Idea Swap

5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

8:15 pm Shabbat Service

19

20

26

4:00 pm - Torah School West Island

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

21

22

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

8:15 pm Shabbat Service

28 3:00 pm - Visit to Galerie DHC

5:30 pm Intro to Judaism

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23 10:00 am - Bridge

5:30 pm Intro to Judaism 7:00 pm - The Ongoing Crisis in the Middle East with Prof. Henry Habib

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Saturday

3

9:00 am - Torah School Westmount 9:00 am Jewish Ethics Class 10:00 am - Kids First/ Tweens First/Torah School Purim Party 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

10 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

8:15 pm Shabbat Service

7:00 am Networking Breakfast

4:00 pm- Torah School West Island

25

6

Friday

29

30

10:00 am - Bridge

8:15 pm Jewish Women’s History Week Shabbat Service

17

9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

24

9am - Torah School Mock Seder 9:00 am - Torah School Westmount 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am Shabbat Service 11:30 am Family Service

31

9:00 am - Torah School Westmount plus Family Passover Program 9:00 am - Jewish Ethics Class 10:30 am - Jewish Women’s History Week Shabbat Service 11:30 am - Family Service

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