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Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari SHEVAT – ADAR - NISAN 5775 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015

136 Westpark Blvd, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec, H9A 2K2 Tel: (514) 683-5610 Fax: (514) 683-1867 Eruv Hotline: (514) 683-1867 www. bethtikvah.ca “The heart of the West Island Jewish community since 1964”

SERVICES EVERY SHABBAT MORNING AT 8:45 AM TH

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FEBRUARY 6 – 7 Candle Lighting until Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Portion – YITRO Evening Service Shabbat Concludes TH

4:49 PM 5:05 PM 5:00 PM 5:56 PM

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FEBRUARY 20 – 21 Candle Lighting until 5:10 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:25 PM Torah Portion – TERUMAH Evening Service 5:15 PM Shabbat Concludes 6:15 PM TH

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MARCH 6 – 7 Candle Lighting until Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Portion – KI TISA Evening Service Shabbat Concludes TH

5:30 PM 6:34 PM

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MARCH 20 – 21 Candle Lighting until Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Portion – VAYIKRA Shabbat Hachodesh Evening Service Shabbat Concludes

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MARCH 13 -14 Candle Lighting until 6:39 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:55 PM Torah Portion – VAYAKEL PEKUDAI - Shabbat Parah Evening Service 6:45 PM Shabbat Concludes 7:43 PM TH

6:48 PM 7:00 PM

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FEBRUARY 27 – 28 Candle Lighting until 5:20 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:35 PM Torah Portion – TETZAVEH Parshat Zachor Evening Service 5:30 PM Shabbat Concludes 6:24 PM TH

5:29 PM 5:45 PM

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FEBRUARY 13 – 14 Candle Lighting until 5:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15 PM Torah Portion – MISHPATIM Parshat Shekalim Evening Service 5:00 PM Shabbat Concludes 6:05 PM

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MARCH 27 – 28 Candle Lighting until 6:57 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00 PM Torah Portion – TZAV Shabbat Hagadol Evening Service 7:00 PM Bar Mitzvah of Noah Rabinovitch Shabbat Concludes 8:02 PM

Services Are Open To The Public

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SERVICES SUNDAY EVENINGS 4:55 PM February 8 5:05 PM February 15 5:20 PM March 1 5:30 PM March 8 6:50 PM March 22 7:00 PM March 29

5:10 PM 6:40 PM 7:10 PM

SERVICE TIMES Sunday Mornings 8:00 AM; Monday & Thursday Mornings 6:30 AM; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings 6:45 AM Monday to Thursday Evenings 7:45 PM until March 19 – Exception: March 4 - 5:45 PM Starting March 23 – weekday evening Services same as previous Sunday

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UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, February 3 Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Zeitz at Ernie & Ellie – 11:45 am Wednesday, February 4 Tu B’Shevat Saturday, February 7 Kid’s Shabbat Program & Birthday Shabbat Thursday, February 12 Guest Speaker: Barbara Coloroso Friday, February 13 New Member Shabbat Dinner Saturday, February 14 Chulent Competition Friday, February 20 Rosh Chodesh Adar Breakfast Young Adult Shabbat Dinner Sunday, March 1 Purim Carnival 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 4 Fast of Esther Fast begins 5:12 am – Ends 6:15 pm

Thursday, March 12 Scotch Tasting / Grilled Rib Steak Dinner Evening Tuesday, March 17 Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Zeitz at Ernie & Ellie – 11:45 am Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 Group Bat Mitzvah Shabbat & Sunday Celebration Sunday, March 22 Rosh Chodesh Nisan Breakfast Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28 Shabbaton with guest: Dr. Gill Heart & Young Families Shabbat Lunch Saturday, March 28 Kid’s Shabbat Program 11am – 12 pm Monday, March 30 Bar Mitzvah of Jesse Sugar

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MAZEL TOV TO OUR BAT MITZVAH CLASS OF 2014-2015 Megan Edelstein Katie Frisch Eleanor Greenspan Lindsay Hayes Allegra Kastner Tiffany Miller Alicia Pearl Ohayon

Renee Pascal Lisa Rosenthal Sierra Sacks Dina Seleznev Alexandra Sheppard Sophie Susnick-Foxen Gwen Uditsky

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AN APP CALLED ‘VENT’ Have you ever felt like you needed to talk and share with someone for no reason other than needing to get something off your chest? “A problem shared is a problem halved” we have been led to believe, or in the words of the Psalmist “Cast your cares on Hashem and He will sustain you...”(Psalm 55:22). There seems to be a cathartic experience in being able to talk to others and in so doing we unburden ourselves from the weight we carry around with us. Even if we are not answered there is something redemptive about being able to talk to others and share our inner concerns. By being able to express what is within and bringing it outside of ourselves there is a magical quality of the issue (whatever it is) no longer being as insurmountable or scary as it once was. In our technological age where apps substitute for real life encounters and social media platforms replace human interaction it comes as no surprise, although a fair amount of pessimism that there now exists the ‘VENT’ App. Appealing to our inner voices that are too timid to be raised in public the app allows for anyone to get of their chests and vent about practically anything. The app presents the opportunity to: “connect, share and express some of the more frustrating aspects of life. Voice your opinion to our supportive community without the worry of being insulted or disrespected, de-friended or upsetting people you know.” Oy Vey – now we can kvetch and never have to worry about the guilt. The inherent problem with this type of program (and all like it) is that it’s virtual. The people we are sharing with have no connection to us nor we to them. A listening ear helps because we know the identity of the person whose ear it is! The truth is we all need to talk and share and sometimes even ‘get off our chests’ the issues of the day. It is a part of what makes us human. Talking helps. Through communication we become our deepest selves and ultimately more amenable to the world around us. There is a famous scene early on in the Megillat Esther when King Achashverosh is angry with Vashti but he is not able to share with anyone his rage. Instead the king keeps everything pent up inside and the verse describes him as one whose: “anger burned within him” (Esther 1:12). Biblical commentators are intrigued with this description, leading one commentator to say: You see – this is why everyone should have a friend. Because the king had no one to talk to, his anger stayed inside – hence it “burned within him”. By sharing our feelings, expressing our true selves and being able to talk to those we feel close with we unburden our worries and life becomes a little lighter. This Purim remember to celebrate, to hear the megillah, give out gifts to the poor, charity to the needy and maybe even dress up. But most of all, remember to speak with the ones you love and tell them how you are feeling. You may not find a solution, but I bet it will make you feel better. Happy Purim! Rabbi Mark Fishman

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Mazel Tov To: Rabbi and Sarah Fishman upon the birth of a daughter Simone Frenkiel upon the birth of a granddaughter Linda and Jack Hirschberg upon the birth of a grandson Tara and Derek Mestel upon the birth of a daughter Linda and Johnny Mestel upon the birth of a granddaughter Fanny and Nathan Rosenshein upon the birth of a grandson Julie and Raphael Gera upon the birth of a daughter Aline and Richard Swieca upon the birth of a granddaughter Judy and Issie Rolnick upon the birth of a granddaughter Vita and Barry Brody upon the birth of a granddaughter Erica and Lionel Bohbot upon the birth of a son Cheryl and Mark Rabinovitch upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son Noah Liane and Scott Sugar upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jesse Roslyn and Ben Karpman upon the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Corey Emerson Azimov

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Rhonda and Robert Levy upon the engagement of their son Shawn to Rachel Levy Sydney Becker upon his engagement to Donna Steinberg Ellen and Murray Shapiro upon the engagement of their daughter Sari to Josh Friedman Bernice & Reubin Budman upon the engagement of their son Lorne to Elissa Isenberg Janice and Mark Rabinovitch upon the marriage of their son Richard to Aly Lydynia Iris and Bruce Leibner upon the marriage of their son Ryan to Ariella Fineman Schedule

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Barbara Coloroso

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Purim Carnival

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Upcoming Events

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Chulent Competition

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Lunch & Learn

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Rabbi Mark Fishman

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R. C. Breakfasts

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Volunteers

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Our Mishpacha

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Scotch Night

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Beth Tikvah Youth

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Condolences

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Shabbaton-Dr. Heart

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Le Mot En Français

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Community News

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Book of Samuel

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Playful Parenting

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Marty Levitt President

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Young Adult Dinner

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Donations

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Hebrew Academy

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Bar/Bat Reservation

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Yhartzeit

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70 Days For 70 Years

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Purim

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Photos

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Programs for Kids

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CONDOLENCES TO: Beverly Rosenthal and family upon the loss of her beloved husband, Irving Ingrid Pokrass and family upon the loss of her beloved mother, Erika Absil Anna Gutenplan and family upon the loss of her beloved sister, Marlyn Magyer The family of the late Louis Mezrich Sandy Jesion and family upon the loss of his beloved father, Isaac Michael Tenenbaum and family upon the loss of his beloved wife, Marlene Evan Monk and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Marlene Tenenbaum Linda Raymer and family upon the loss of her beloved mother, Florence May Elliott Markoff and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Charlotte The family of the late Hymie Teddy Milberg Raye Bye and family upon the loss of her beloved husband, Abraham Sandra Richler and family upon the loss of her beloved father, Abraham Bye The family of the late Stephen Sugar Harvey Borsuk and family upon the loss of his beloved brother, Allen Max Druker and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Rose Jerry Solomon and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Fannie Ely Goldberg and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Bessie Garry Kerr and family upon the loss of his beloved wife, Carole Jeffrey Zunenshine and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Ruth Jodi Kornfeld and family upon the loss of her beloved mother, Sally Cohen Henry Szikman and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Chaja Janice Rabinovitch and family upon the loss of her beloved mother Shirley Goldenberg Ellen Rasnikoff and family upon the loss of her beloved mother, Edith Moris Chemtov and family upon the loss of his beloved mother, Rachel Roslyn Karpman and family upon the loss of her beloved brother, Harold Solomon Sincerest condolences to the Zunenshine Family upon the untimely loss of RUTH ZUNENSHINE z”l Wife of Past President Irving Zunenshine z”l “Shelo ted’u od tza’ar” “You should know no further sorrow”

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH The 15th Shevat on the Jewish calendar is the day that marks the beginning of a “new Year” for trees.

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DDO CONGREGATION DISTRIBUTES OVER $100,000 WORTH OF NEW CLOTHING

Three local charities were the beneficiaries of some holiday generosity last week – courtesy of Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari. The Dollard des Ormeaux congregation donated over $100,000 worth of new clothing to the Mada Community Centre, Sun Youth and the Old Brewery Mission as part of the first annual Beth Tikvah Holiday Mission. “There is no question that a greater number of families in Montreal are facing economic hardships. The ups and downs of the economy continue to take a heavy toll on families,” the congregation’s Rabbi Mark Fishman said in a statement. “The Beth Tikvah Holiday Mission is all about community, sharing and helping those in need which is a great testament to the human spirit.” Each charity received between three to five pallets, worth around $30,000$35,000 of new t-shirts, sweaters, jackets and more on December 16. Rabbi Fishman launched the mission earlier this year, with the hope of establishing an annual staple in the West Island. The synagogue, which received the donated clothing from its annual bazaar from a number of manufacturers, has already upped the challenge for next year, setting a goal of $250,000 worth of new clothes. Congregation Beth Tikvah was founded in 1964 by a group of young families who were considered pioneers of Jewish life in the West Island. Published by The Chronicle – December 18, 2014 Special thanks to Groupe Sculnick Transportation for graciously donating transportation.

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Welcome back from the holiday break. I hope it was relaxing and restful and trust you feel rejuvenated and cannot wait to become involved in the second half of this CBTASNH year. I must begin by thanking the bazaar team led by Esther Topas and Ellen Rudnitsky. Bazaar is an endurance test...there is no beginning and no end...merchandise is continuously being collected throughout the year...but you only get to experience the actual bazaar during approximately three weeks in the fall. There are many many many people who do share in various chores and I wish to thank them profusely for their support and effort. As we begin this second half of the year we are aware of the terrible violence taking place around the world. We want to be careful in protecting our building and everybody in it and thus are in constant contact with everyone who is able to assist. We hire extra security when necessary but want each and every one to be extra aware whenever you are in and around the synagogue building to please report any activity you feel is unusual. Our new website will keep you up to date on all our new programs coming up at CBTASNH. This is a phenomenal and enjoyable tool to surf through to see what is and what will be taking place in the future. You should make it a habit to scroll through and not miss anything. Would you like to volunteer at Le Café at the Cummings Centre? We normally try to send eight people and are planning a return visit sometime in February/March and we would like to volunteer again for this worthy cause. Please call the synagogue office and put your name down. Le Café provides hot, kosher meals in a warm, respectful environment to people most affected by the global economic crisis. Roll up your sleeves and help nourish our community! We look forward to our 'New Member' Shabbat dinner which will be held on February 13 and to the many events planned. CBTASNH exists only because of you and only for you...no other reason!!! Sometimes it is difficult to get started but once you enter the synagogue, for whatever reason, the benefits, the new friends, whatever your needs may be, you will be paid back no end. Try us...just once...you will not be disappointed. Marty Levitt President

Did you know that you can follow us on: CONGREGATION BETH TIKVAH FACEBOOK PAGE

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HEBREW ACADEMY NEWS In case you didn’t hear, December was filled with the spirit of Chanukah in our afternoon school. All the students learned Chanukah lessons – topics included the Maccabees, olive oil, customs, traditions, miracles and more. The Mechina class created a beautiful Chanukah display for our bulletin board. They showed us that not only Chanukah candles shine bright, our students do as well! The highlight of the day was the special school-wide family Chanukah party, hosted by the Hebrew Academy Parent Committee. Everyone enjoyed the talent show where each grade performed a special Chanukah skit, poem or song. Rabbi Fishman shared wonderful Chanukah stories. Cantor Pomerantz and his daughter Yehudit led the blessings, the lighting of the Chanukah candles and a sing-a-long. Pizza and latkes were served afterwards. We are sure everyone had a great time and enjoyed their special Chanukah gift bags. A big TODAH RABAH to Marla Litvack, Rhonda Skolnick, Robin Lassner, Rachel Shizgal, Adam Muscott, Tara Jesion, Jodi Kornfeld, and Heidi Markel for all their hard work!

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Ages up to 4 years old Parent participation is required

JANUARY & FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY SHABBAT February 7th for ages 1-12 The entire Mishpacha is invited to celebrate your child’s birthday. Join us!!!! 11 February-March 2015

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YOUNG ADULT SHABBAT DINNER INVITATION Hillel Montreal, Hillel John Abbott College, FedNext and Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari is inviting 18-25 year olds to a Community Shabbat dinner on February 20th, 2015 at 6:30pm. Please join us for a traditional Israeli style dinner with other young adults. RSVP required at www.hillel.ca For more information please contact Ashley Ross at [email protected].

Please call: Anna Gutenplan to place your order for Mah Jongg cards 514.684.0833

Kindly consider a donation to the newly established “ROSH CHODESH BREAKFAST FUND”

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Sunday – March 1 Youth Group Family Carnival 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday – March 4 Fast of Esther – Starts 5:12 am – Ends 6:15 pm Services 6:30 am & 5:25 pm Adults & children in costume for family Purim entertainment at 6:00 pm followed by the Megillah at 6:40 pm Thursday – March 5 Purim Service 6:30 am Reading of the Megillah 7:00 am Followed by a Purim Seudah Then the day’s grand finale – a festive meal called Seudat Purim is held, often with wine as the prominent beverage. Drinking wine, merry-making and mockery are indulged in on Purim, but drunkenness is discouraged. We eat our fill and pamper ourselves, because it is the Jews who Haman sought to destroy.

PURIM – DID YOU KNOW? Esther's Hebrew name was Hadassah? - “Esther” is Persian. King Achashverosh searched four years for a queen, during which he considered more than 1400 contestants, before choosing Esther? G-d's name is not mentioned even once in the entire Book of Esther? The Hebrew word Mishteh, meaning banquet, occurs 20 times in the Book of Esther - which is equal to the total of all the other times it is found in the rest of the Bible? There is a "Queen Esther" Street in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv?

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PURIM TODAY There are Four Mitzvot specific to the holiday of Purim: Reading the Megillah (Scroll of Esther) Festivity and Rejoicing (the Purim meal) Sending Food to Friends (Mishloach Manot) Giving gifts to the poor (Matanot La'evyonim) The Book of Esther is read on Purim night, and again the next day. Every word must be clearly heard. We read it in the synagogue, because the larger the crowd, the greater publicity is given to the miracle of our salvation.

THE STORY OF PURIM The Book of Esther (Megillat Esther in Hebrew) the basis for the Purim holiday, recounts one of the most beloved of all biblical stories. After the banishment of Queen Vashti, King Achashverosh, the ruler of Persia and Media ordered a contest to select a new queen for himself. Esther was forced by the king’s officers to enter this contest. As instructed by Mordechai, she did not tell anyone that she was Jewish. It was an act of G-d that made King Achashverosh choose Esther for his queen. Her trustworthiness and devotion won much favour in the King’s eyes and he granted her all that she desired. It was not long before the love and admiration that Esther had earned was put to the supreme test. Haman, second to the king in command, requested the king’s permission to kill all the Jews in his kingdom. He was enraged by the Jews, who refused to honour him as a G-d and particularly by Mordechai who refused to bow down as Haman passed him every morning. Haman’s plot reached the ears of Mordechai who reported it to Queen Esther. When Esther heard of this terrible plan, she fasted for three days and ordered Mordechai and all the Jews of Persia to do the same. After three days of fasting and prayer, she went to seek an audience with the king. With this act Esther took her life into her own hands for it was the law of the land that no one was to appear before the king except when summoned by him. Queen Esther and Mordechai succeeded in defeating wicked Haman’s plan, with the result that the Jews were saved and wicked Haman and his equally wicked sons were hanged.

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VOLUNTEERS CONGREGATION BETH TIKVAH Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari, is a synagogue located in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, which has a broad membership and an active core of dedicated volunteers who, through various events throughout the year, raise money for both their synagogue and for outside organizations. The activities, designed and run entirely by volunteers, include blood drives, golf tournaments and membership appreciation barbecues. But the largest fundraiser of the year and the event the volunteers are most known for is the Beth Tikvah bazaar. The bazaar has been happening for more than twenty years, and draws people from across the city who flock to DDO for three weekends in a row: the last two Sundays of November, and the first one of December. In the weeks leading up to bazaar season, fifteen to twenty volunteers will work daily on the setup; on bazaar days themselves, 70 to 80 volunteers will be

involved in keeping things running smoothly. Each year the bazaar is made up of all new merchandise. The role of some volunteers is to be in touch with Montreal companies throughout the year, who donate their goods, making it the place for people to find affordable, new wares. According to the volunteer organizers, it is looked forward to as a shopping holiday for many attendees. Jacob Markel, who has been heavily involved in the bazaar as its logistics organizer says of the volunteer efforts, “It really feels like a family.” When asked about whether volunteer events actually do become intergenerational family affairs, he was enthusiastic: “Oh yes! There are tables at the bazaar where there are grandparents, parents and their kids—now in their twenties—all working together. It’s nice to see.” Be sure to check out Beth Tikvah’s bazaar this coming November!

Article from the Canadian Jewish News

HOLD THE DATE Every minute of every day, someone needs blood or blood products for surgery or medical treatment. Héma-Québec is a non-profit organization that manages the blood supply for the province of Quebec. There is a first time for everything….be brave and discover the joy of helping others. MONDAY, APRIL 13TH

2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at CBTASNH

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE. THANK YOU

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Séance spéciale d’hommage aux victimes des attentats Assemblée nationale – 13 janvier 2015 Extrait de l’allocution de Manuel VALLS Premier ministre de la République Française L’histoire nous l’a montré, le réveil de l’antisémitisme, c’est le symptôme d’une crise de la démocratie, d’une crise de la République. C’est pour cela qu’il faut y répondre avec force. Après Ilan Halimi, en 2006, après les crimes de Toulouse, les actes antisémites connaissent en France une progression insupportable. Il y a les paroles, les insultes, les gestes, les attaques ignobles, comme à Créteil il y a quelques semaines qui, je l’ai rappelé ici dans cet hémicycle, n’ont pas soulevé l’indignation qui était attendue par nos compatriotes juifs dans le pays. Il y a cette inquiétude immense, cette peur que nous avons les uns et les autres sentie, palpée samedi dans la foule devant cet Hyper Cacher porte de Vincennes ou à la synagogue de la Victoire dimanche soir. Comment accepter qu’en France, terre d’émancipation des juifs, il y a deux siècles, mais qui fut aussi, il y a 70 ans, l’une des terres de son martyre, comment peut-on accepter que l’on puisse entendre dans nos rues crier « mort aux juifs » ? Comment peut-on accepter les actes que je viens de rappeler ? Comment peut-on accepter que des Français soient assassinés par ce qu’ils sont juifs ? Comment peut-on accepter que des compatriotes ou qu’un citoyen tunisien, que son père avait envoyé en France pour qu’il soit protégé alors qu’il va acheter son pain pour le Shabbat, meurt parce qu’il est juif ? Ce n’est pas acceptable et à la communauté nationale qui peut-être n’a pas suffisamment réagi, à nos compatriotes français juifs, je leur dis que cette fois-ci, nous ne pouvons pas l’accepter, que nous devons là aussi nous rebeller et en posant le vrai diagnostic. Il y a un antisémitisme que l’on dit historique remontant du fond des siècles mais il y a surtout ce nouvel antisémitisme qui est né dans nos quartiers, sur fond d’Internet, de paraboles, de misère, sur fond des détestations de l’Etat d’Israël, et qui prône la haine du juif et de tous les juifs. Il faut le dire, il faut poser les mots pour combattre cet antisémitisme inacceptable ! Et comme j’ai eu l’occasion de le dire, comme la ministre Ségolène Royal l’a dit ce matin à Jérusalem, comme Claude Lanzmann l’a écrit dans une magnifique tribune dans Le Monde, oui, disons-le à la face du monde : sans les juifs de France, la France ne serait plus la France. Et ce message, c’est à nous tous de le clamer haut et fort. Nous ne l’avons pas dit ! Nous ne nous sommes pas assez indignés ! Et comment accepter que, dans certains établissements, collèges ou lycées, on ne puisse pas enseigner ce qu’est la Shoah ? Comment on peut accepter qu’un gamin de 7 ou 8 ans dise à son enseignant quand il lui pose la question « quel est ton ennemi ? » et qu’il lui répond « c’est le juif » ? Quand on s’attaque aux juifs de France, on s’attaque à la France et on s’attaque à la conscience universelle, ne l’oublions jamais ! Vos commentaires et suggestions sont toujours les bienvenus et peuvent être adressés à [email protected]

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TORAH FUND Mazel tov to: Rabbi Mark and Sarah Fishman on the birth and Simcha Bat of their daughter By Leona & Michael Lands By The Etcovitch Family By Jennifer & Howard Freedman & Family By Iris & Bruce Leibner & Family By Esti Mayer & Family By Barbara & Leonard Nirenberg By Marim & Mark Tobenstein By the Tritt Family By Arlene, Jeff, Lara & Rachel Feldman By Marni & Gershon Frisch & Family By Evelyne Landau & Family Fran and Robert Schachter on the marriage of their daughter Amanda By Debbie & Michael Leibovitch Linda and Johnny Mestel on the birth of their granddaughter Violet By Shelley & Mickey Guttman Rabbi and Charlotte Zeitz on the engagement of their grandson Ari to Chavi Mayer By Evelyne Landau & Family By Barbara & Leonard Nirenberg By Elli & Irwin Horner Celina and Hy Brettschneider on their 50th wedding anniversary By Evelyne Landau & Family Rabbi and Charlotte Zeitz on the marriage of their grandson Ari to Chavi Mayer By Elli & Irwin Horner By Beverly & Joe Zunenshine By Paula & Marty Levitt By Barbara & Leonard Nirenberg By Roslyn & Ben Karpman

In appreciation of: An Aliyah Received By Danny Silverman By Howard Lewis By The Rudnitsky Family By Brian Byer Elsa and Michael Lazarus’ kindness By Roslyn & Ben Karpman Rabbi Dr. Mordecai E. Zeitz By Bonnie & Irving Rothstein In appreciation: By Luca Cianfaglia In honour of: Leo Glaich’s 80th Birthday By Beatrice & Lew Lewis Hy Tannenbaum’s special birthday By Judy & Gordy Zelman Refuah Shlaimah to: Morty Goren By Shirley & Barry Frank & Family By The Markel Family By Marlene & Elie Cohen Bernie Gilbert By Shirley & Barry Frank & Family Leonard Nirenberg By Ellie & Mel Sandler Robyn Miller By Bonnie & Irving Rothstein Paulette Ticciotti By Bell Tratenberg In memory of: Iziu Budik-Aisik beloved father of Alfredo Budik By The Lohner Family Stephen Sugar By Trudy & Ed Lohner

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Marlene Tenenbaum beloved wife of Michael By Linda & Johnny Mestel & Family By Shelley & Mickey Guttman By Fraida & Lenny Wiseman By Bianca Silveira & Family By Mallary & Mark Segall & Family Florence May beloved mother of Linda Raymer By Marilyn & Norty Birman & Family Irving Rosenthal beloved husband of Beverly By Jean Ducoffe By Fraida & Lenny Wiseman By Lillian Lenetsky By Shirlee Katz By Edith & Gordon Shore By Sharan & Brian Shore Gordon Kotler beloved father of Mark By Riva & Carl Gelber Marlyn Magyar beloved sister of Anna Gutenplan By Lauren & Ricky Victor By Gloria & Morty Goren By Fraida & Lenny Wiseman By Rosalie Glantz By Bonnie & Stephen Tabacman By Marim & Mark Tobenstein By Reva & Allan Fleischer By Marlene & Elie Cohen By Ellie & Mel Sandler By Faigye Bard By Bertha Bierbrier By Evie Blanshay Erika Absil beloved mother of Ingrid Pokrass By Gloria & Morty Goren

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Amos Federman beloved sole-mate of Helen Wiener By Trudy & Edward Lohner By Dana & Howard Lohner & Family By Tracy & Neil Kravitz & Family Isaac Jesion beloved father of Sandy By Elli & Irwin Horner Allen Borsuk beloved brother of Harvey By Marim & Mark Tobenstein By Gloria and Morty Goren Isaiah Amiel Benathen beloved brother of Zeeva Weisz By Patti & Charles Dray Chaja Szikman beloved mother of Henry By Barbie & Lenny Cohen Simon Bensadoun beloved father of Betty and Dan By Patti & Charles Dray In observance of Yhartzeit of: Clara Goldenberg beloved mother By Allan Goldenberg Rhoda Tabacman beloved mother By Stephen & Bonnie Tabacman Jerry Shattner beloved husband By Carol Shattner Sara Dickerman beloved mother By Ellen & Morris Rudnitsky Beatrice and Harry Cons & Franka and David Cola beloved parents By Helen & Stanley Cons Ruth Zunenshine beloved mother of Zachary By Edna Ziman Tritt, Gabriel, Michael & Keren Tritt Ruth Zunenshine beloved mother of Jeffrey By Ellen & David Tock

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Erno Neuman beloved father of Leslie By Joyce & Bill Hurwitz and Family Charles Hubscher beloved husband By Arlene Hubscher Andre Bollack beloved father By Fran & Mark Jakubovic CHAPEL FUND CHUMASH In honour of: Linda and Michael Deuitch on their 25th wedding anniversary By Rose Ackermann In memory of: Joel Palmer By Marlene & Elie Cohen & Family By Judy & Joey Kaback & Family SIDDUR In honour of: Jeff Bicher’s special Shabbat presentation By Marilyn & Ben Bicher In observance of the Yhartzeit of: Walter Cohen beloved brother By Bonnie & Stephen Tabacman Dorothy Povitz beloved mother By Rhea & Ricky Tock & Family In memory of Carla Kesselman beloved daughterin-law By Anne Kesselman Joseph Israeloff By Rosalie Glantz & Family Ted Milberg By Marlene & Elie Cohen

KIDDUSH FUND HOSTS In honour of: The naming of their daughter By Julie Swieca & Richard Gera Leo holding the Torah for Kol Nidre, reading the Haftorah on Yom Kippur and his 67th Bar Mitzvah Anniversary By Shirley & Leo Glaich In appreciation: By Marion & Hymie Tannenbaum SPONSORS In honour of: The birth of a daughter to Sarah & Rabbi Mark Fishman By Paula & Marty Levitt The birth of her granddaughter By Simone Frenkiel The marriage of Rabbi and Charlotte Zeitz’s grandson Ari to Chavi Mayer By the Blanshay Family Their 50th wedding anniversary By Anna & Herb Gutenplan Anna and Herb Gutenplan’s 50th wedding anniversary By Marilyn & Bill Povitz Their 50th wedding anniversary By Celina & Hy Brettschneider Yaacov’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Ruth & Shaul Petel Bar & Bat Mitzvah anniversary of their children Josh and Michelle By Heather, Eric & Ethan Levy David’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Alice, Shlomo, Jennifer, Cheryl, Josh, AJ & Noah Solomon

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Eric’s 10th Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Chantal & Gérard Buzaglo Matthew’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Elana & Solomon Sananes & Family Leo Glaich’s 80th birthday & his reading and recitation of the Haftorah By Jewel & Zev Mestel & Family The marriage of their son Ryan to Ariella Fineman By Iris & Bruce Leibner The birth of their grandson By Leah & Leo Hackenbroch The naming of their great-niece Maya Swieca-Gera By Dorit & Danny Neubarth & Family Rabbi Fishman’s Shabbat of Solidarity and remembering the victims of Har Nof By Gail & Jamie Matlin & Family Steve Frenkiel’s birthday By Ariella, Shira, Shmuel & Dvorah David Plotkin’s return from Singapore & his completing Law School By Julie Lesser & Adam Plotkin Dina’s participation in the birthday Shabbat By Anna & Nickolay Seleznev Samuel Becker’s 2nd birthday By Cindi, Daniel, Ava & Mia Becker Jeff Bicher’s special Shabbat presentation By Marilyn & Ben Bicher By Ilana, Natey and Nili Bicher By Judy & Michael Tock

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William’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Allison & Ernie Furt Sonny’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary By Hazel Cohen and Family The marriage of their grandson Ari to Chavi Mayer By Rabbi Dr. Mordecai & Charlotte Zeitz In appreciation of: Henry Topas, Torah Teacher par excellence By Marion & Hymie Tannenbaum In appreciation: By Judy and Norman Tepper In memory of: Carla Kesselman and the completion of Shloshim By Gerry Kesselman Rebecca Blanshay beloved grandmother By Stephanie & Richard Macklan In observance of Yhartzeit of: Max Teller beloved father By Jacqueline Saragosti Leon Teller beloved brother By Jacqueline Saragosti Boris Shapiro beloved father By Lynda & Morris Vesely Suzanne Lumbroso beloved mother By Jeannine Lumbroso Aldo Lumbroso beloved brother By Jeannine Lumbroso Sam Freger beloved father By Charlene & Stewart Freger Maxime Dray beloved brother By Patti & Charles Dray

Shevat – Nisan 5775

Michael Grosz beloved father By Miriam & Imre Grosz Walter Cohen beloved brother of Bonnie By Bonnie & Stephen Tabacman Esther Lifshitz beloved mother By Ellie & Mel Sandler Moshe Gabbay beloved father By Rosette & Charles Gabbay Dr. Sharon Horner beloved sister By Elli & Irwin Horner & Family Rabbi Morris Zeitz beloved father By Charlotte and Rabbi Zeitz Rabbi Messod Dray beloved father By Patti & Charles Dray Saul Sherman beloved father By Ruth & Shaul Petel Solomon Ifrah beloved father By Rosette & Charles Gabbay Dora Glantz beloved mother By Rosalie Glantz Lillian Levine beloved mother By Howard Levine Saul Smolar beloved father By Stephanie & Larry Smolar Stephen Kesselman beloved brother By Gerry Kesselman Annette Benayon beloved sister By Myriam & Isaac Bensadon Bobby Sailofsky beloved father By Jennifer Sailofsky & Family Nathan Sharabi beloved father By Yocheved & Haim Inzlicht Winnifred Levy beloved grandmother of Tal By Tal Gilboa & Rob Steiner George Kunstler beloved father of Rob By Tal Gilboa & Rob Steiner Otto Horner beloved father By Elli & Irwin Horner

Tanya Weiner beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother By Alice, Shlomo, Jennifer, David, Cheryl, Josh, AJ & Noah Solomon Gabriel Chemtob beloved father By Renana & Moris Chemtov & Family Joseph Sananes beloved father By Elana & Solomon Sananes & Family Judex Cohen beloved brother By Marlene & Elie Cohen David Weiner beloved father By Alice & Shlomo Solomon & Family Beryl Horlick beloved mother By Nini Abramovitch, Michael Horlick & Families Fiby Bensadon beloved mother By Myriam & Isaac Bensadon Morris Gray beloved father By Heidi & Earl Sederoff Raphael Cohen beloved brother By Marlene & Elie Cohen Bella Wiseman beloved mother By Fraida and Leonard Wiseman Dorothy Povitz beloved mother By Rhea & Ricky Tock & Family Johnny Shenker beloved father By Barbara & Jerry Solomon Deli Stein beloved mother By Linda & Michael Deuitch & Family Muriel Smiley beloved mother By Carin & Brian Byer Alex Carin beloved father By Judy and Norman Tepper Roslyn Borshy beloved mother By Eve & Leslie Borshy Maurice Cohen beloved brother By Marlene & Elie Cohen

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Elie Bensadon beloved father By Myriam & Isaac Bensadon Ralph Becher beloved father By Sabina & Gerry Green Nelson Sheinker beloved father By Eve & Leslie Borshy Gerald Charness, beloved father By Shelley & Jordan Charness & Family Rebbitzen Esther Zeitz, beloved mother By Rabbi Dr. Mordecai & Charlotte Zeitz Simha Gabbay, beloved mother By Rosette & Charles Gabbay Diamante Hackenbroch, beloved mother By Leah & Leah Hackenbroch THE ROSH CHODESH BREAKFAST FUND Contributors: Hymie Tannenbaum Ely Goldberg David Aronovitch Michael Tenenbaum YOUTH OUTREACH FUND In honour of: The birth of a daughter to Sarah & Rabbi Mark Fishman By Patti & Charles Dray The birth of their granddaughter, Liat Sophie By Vita & Barry Brody Shari Ann and Benji Levine’s special honour By Melanie & Ryan Nemeroff The marriage of Ari Zeitz to Chavi Mayer By Patti & Charles Dray

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In memory of: Sarit Malca Azran beloved daughter-in-law of Giselle Azran By Patti & Charles Dray Marlyn Magyar beloved sister of Anna Gutenplan By Patti & Charles Dray By Nancy & Jerry Leithman Carla Kesselman beloved wife of Gerry By Nancy & Jerry Leithman Mildred Penn beloved aunt of Harold By Patti & Charles Dray FAMILY EDUCATION FUND In appreciation of: An Aliyah received By Jason Boman & Family Mazel tov to: Janice and Mark Rabinovitch on the marriage of their son Richard to Aly Lydynia By Linda & David Goodman & Family In memory of: Ruth Zunenshine beloved mother of Jeffrey By Lynda & Morris Vesely STACEY LUFTMAN MEMORIAL FUND Mazel tov to: Charlotte and Rabbi Zeitz on the marriage of their grandson Ari to Chavi By Beverly & Joe Zunenshine By Phyllis & Nat Hier

Shevat – Nisan 5775

Stacy and Robbie Zeitz on the marriage of their son Ari to Chavi Mayer By Phyllis & Nat Hier In observance of the Yhartzeit of: Ralph Weingarten beloved father By Rhoda Sackman Pearl Stern beloved sister By Rhoda Sackman In memory of: Jerry Goldberg beloved husband of Anita By Carol & Bert Luftman & Family Michael Meshwork beloved father of Brian By Carol & Bert Luftman & Family LYON SHILLER MEMORIAL FUND Mazel tov to: Sarah and Rabbi Mark Fishman on the birth of their daughter By Carin & Brian Byer Refuah Shlaimah to: Michael Lands By Carin & Brian Byer In memory of: Chaiym Szolomowicz beloved husband of Arnona By Alice & Shlomo Solomon YEHOSHUA FRIEDBERG MEMORIAL FUND In honour of: Shirley and Frank Entis’ 50th wedding anniversary By Beverly & Joe Zunenshine By Paula & Marty Nadler

Refuah Shlaimah to: Fraida Wiseman By Paula & Marty Levitt In memory of: Marlyn Magyar beloved sister of Anna Gutenplan By Jodi, Jeff, Romi, Raquel & Mikey Suissa By Nini & Harry Abramovitch Allen Borsuk beloved brother of Harvey By Nini & Harry Abramovitch Marlene Tenenbaum beloved wife of Michael By Nini & Harry Abramovitch & Family SHABBAT CHILDREN’S FUND Mazel tov to: Sarah and Rabbi Fishman on the birth of their daughter By Wendy & Mike Green By Mallary & Mark Segall & Family By The HFS Staff & Administration By Lara & Cliff Sacks GITA MESTEL MEMORIAL FUND In appreciation of: Zev Mestel By Luca Cianfaglia JEWISH HERITAGE FUND Mazel tov to: Charlotte and Rabbi Zeitz on the marriage of their grandson Ari to Chavi By Ellie & Mel Sandler

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D a te Feb 06-17 Shevat

Feb 07-18 Shevat

Feb 08-19 Shevat

Feb 09-20 Shevat

Feb 10-21 Shevat

Feb 11-22 Shevat Feb 12-23 Shevat Feb 13-24 Shevat *denotes memorial plaque

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Deceased Rose Amsel Ethel Ansel* Bradley Davis Al Deuitch* Max Goodman* Roslyn Morton Nathan Salpeter* Leo Tepper* Phoeby Buzaglo* Sylvia Cohen Harold Goodman Leo Kuchinsky* Karen Luks Allan Richstone* Henry Scullion Herman Shacket* Sam Ansel* Joseph Friedmann Max Haimovitz* Allan Mayoff Lotte Molot Morty Steinman Carl Teltscher Bessie Tetefsky* Joseph Zigman Sarah Feldman* Toby Gordon Anne Hirsh Molly Karachinsky* Anna Langer Julius Rosenstein Saada Tordjman Saada Trojman Sydney Veinish* Ronald Dalfen Harry Huberman Bernard Isenberg* Irving Kuchinsky Phil Zukerman Sarah Cassoff Alfred Rosenberger Rebecca Ross* Eli Abramson Joseph Aron

D a te Deceased Feb 13-24 Shevat Celia Berkowitz Sam Pokrass* Miriam Popliger* Lillian Worshell* Feb 14-25 Shevat Sam Charron Simcha Edery Miklos Perlus Phil Saxe Yitzchak Schwartz Sabina Schwartz Feb 15-26 Shevat Joseph Batist Moses Goldberg* Helen Miller Jack Nutkovitch Mania Roth* Sandy Saltzman Bennie Weigensberg* Feb 16-27 Shevat Tristan Epstein-Atkinson May Litvack* Feb 17-28 Shevat Ann Bell* Katie Finkel Max Goldstein Annette Levy Sam Weinstein* David Wiseman* Feb 18-29 Shevat Jean Claude Haggiage Mildred Silverman Feb 19-30 Shevat Murray Aronson Sara Cutler Ellen Derrick Tryna Rotholz* Miriam Salpeter* Ken Weinstein Feb 20-1 Adar Dora Cuplowsky Morris Jakubowski* Abe Liberman Melvin Zwaig Feb 21-2 Adar Annie Birman Gitel Fried* Eugena Grundman* Leon Pasternak* Ray Pinchuk* Lola Rosenfeld* Max Waks* Light memorial candle night before indicated date

Shevat – Nisan 5775

D a te Feb 22-3 Adar

Feb 23-4 Adar

Feb 24-5 Adar

Feb 25-6 Adar

Feb 26-7 Adar

Feb 27-8 Adar

Feb 28-9 Adar

Deceased Leonard Breger Anne Itovitch Molly Lohner* Regina Moldovan Annie Teltscher Rachel Acobas* Eugenia Berenson Sadye Canzer Mordecai Ginsburg Florence Greenspan Harold Macklan John Raichman* Moe Samuels* Pesia Srebro Zvi Stickgold* Messod Tordjman Henry Borshy Nathan Chad Raymond Levy Allan Smordin Hyman Grossman Goldie Lerner Sorrel Sherman Deborah Smith Eleanor Weiner* Irving Dym Walter Faigan* Harvey Share Leah Snytte* Joseph Gasiorowski Lottie Goodkowsky* Morris Wilansky Fay Winikoff* Mel Alter Randye Blend* Hyman Carpman Rachel Cohen* David Gelber* Nissim Perez Nathan Schachter* Ida Scharf* Issah Sepyan Annabelle Sitrit* Freda Thau Jack Wolinsky

D a te Mar 01-10 Adar

Mar 02-11 Adar

Mar 03-12 Adar

Mar 04-13 Adar

Mar 05-14 Adar

Deceased Bessie Bessner Ralph Faigan* Eddie Faigan* Celia Haber* Mel Hain Steve Kirman Martin Kohn Estelle Morganstein Dolly Nachfolger Eda Schneider* Moe Schwartz* Sarah Stark* Fannie Tatelman Emilia Braha* Jeannette Cadoch* Rachel Fhima Mazal Hazan Sally Katz Maurice Rimer* Max Rubin Louis Solomon Milton (Marty) Starr Harry Vineberg Johnny Baimel* Sam Byer* Moshe Chemtob Camille Chemtob Norman Cooperman Freda Gabel Irving Rabinovitch Mazel Vaknin Bronislawa Zimmerman Annie Freedman Jean Gardner Ethel Krasney Gertie Meltzer* Jean Schacter Lil Schwartz* Karel Doupovec Yehoshua Friedberg* Hyman Goldenberg* Barbara Hayes Marco Messallem Zohra Suissa

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D a te Mar 06-15 Adar

Mar 07-16 Adar

Mar 08-17 Adar

Mar 09-18 Adar

Mar 10-19 Adar

Mar 11-20 Adar

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Deceased Mary Borshy Ted Goldman Sylvia Golt* Louis Kaminsky Eddie Levine* Helena Miller* Saul Rosenstein* Harry Staviss Florence Weiss Itzhak Abramovitch Hyman Feigelson Louis Freeman David Freeman Bertha Goldberg* Jack Gordon Harry Levine Sherry Milstein* Saul Rasnikoff William Reich Rena Rosenstein* Chana Silvani Maurice Weiss* Dorothy Isaif* Klara Kerner Mimi Lallouz Max Pinchuk* Marian Swieca Aileen Tenenbaum Gita Bollack David Brodkin Moe Feldman Betty Fox Sender Gandell David Kaplan Molly Kaufman Betty Schwartz Michael Bacher* Anita Eidelman Dora Jakubowski* David Kirshenblatt Norman Tock* Larry Frankel Irving Leibovitch* Rose Lowsky* Benjamin Weiss

D a te Mar 12-21 Adar

Mar 13-22 Adar

Mar 14-23 Adar

Mar 15-24 Adar

Mar 16-25 Adar

Mar 17-26 Adar

Mar 18-27 Adar

Deceased Paul Borenstein* Manny Finkelstein* Irving Goldenberg Matilda Kurkas Helen Rosenberg Barbara Sacks* Ruben Staviss Fanny Grunberg Betty Israel* Lee Kalina Alex Kolker Edith Lerner Lola Levett Zura Perez Eva Rosenthal Barry Smordin David Tiffenberg Anne Zalter Robert Brettschneider Myron Cohen* Anne Frank* Professor Frances Friedman Sarah Goldenblatt* Esther Michaelson Moe Bergman* David Lechter Sarah Parnass George Cohen Syd Horowitz Louis Satim Myer Steinman Becky Feldman Abe Guben Ruth Lieberman Bessie Lieberson Phil Morantz Charles Roth Jeannette Shmueli* Clara Tannenbaum* Solly Fishko* Paul Goodman* Kaila (Carol) Gross* Robin Kavanat* Saul Pinchuk Eva Steiner George Weissbach

Shevat – Nisan 5775

D a te Mar 19-28 Adar

Mar 20-29 Adar

Mar 21-1 Nisan

Mar 22-2 Nisan

Mar 23-3 Nisan

Mar 24-4 Nisan

Mar 25-5 Nisan Mar 26-6 Nisan Mar 27-7 Nisan

Deceased Rose Blain* Harry Fridhandler Samuel Golt* Magda Waks* Ada White* Roslyn Avrith Bryna Goffman Rose Golden Samuel Rosenthal Ryven Rudnicki* Nathan Schaefer Dorothy Sheinker Israel Tabachnick Sidney Berkowitz Aaron Canzer Alfred Goren Ghislaine Nakache* Mike Sackman Rose Wieselman* Bernard Borek Ben Dalfen* Jaffa Edelstein Maurry Epstein* Charles Friedberg* Dora Wisnia Malka Wyszogrodski* Joseph Davis* Arnold Kastner* Lily Rubin Bela Zeman* Liliane Benisty Gad Hoffman Doris Leibovitch* Ludwik Schreiber* Saul Trottenberg Hyman Gutterman Mania Sheck Ben Schwartz Toba Stolovitsky* Leon Shammah* Israel Snytte*

*denotes memorial plaque

D a te Mar 28-8 Nisan

Mar 29-9 Nisan

Mar 30-10 Nisan

Mar 31-11 Nisan

Apr 01-12 Nisan

Apr 02-13 Nisan

Apr 03-14 Nisan

Apr 04-15 Nisan

Deceased Bella Adelsohn* Rivka Birnbaum Samantha Horlick Murray Karachinsky* Sandra Kashetsky Samuel Klein* Eva Oksenhendler* Rae Spevak Louis Weiner* Lisa Dalfen Kenneth Reich* Harold Satim Myer Cutler Joseph Eidelman Jack Klein Razel Preisler Osias Rothman* Jack Wieselman* Rose Milka Wiseman Samuel Albert Raymond Cohen Boris Grintuch Max Gutenplan Hyman Hockenstein* Neil Freeman* Louis Haber* Simon Shlien* Sam Tock* David Tripp Gerald Wasserman* Bennie Gordon Harry Lambersky Norman Sherman Jose Bairos Helen Bornstein* David Buzaglo* David Krell Judel Adelsohn Alice Brodkin Hy Brodkin Clement Lagnado

Light memorial candle night before indicated date

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Photos by David R. Aronovitch

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Shevat – Nisan 5775