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Mah Tovu
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION
NOV. 19, 2021 Č VOLUME LXXVI
TO FEB. 25, 2022 CHANUKAH • 5782 • No. 2
Shaare Zion Beth-El
Congregation
5575 Côte St-Luc Rd.
Montreal, Qc H3X 2C9
Tel: 514-481-7727
Cantor Adam Stotland
Fax: 514-481-1219
shaarezion.org Chanukah 5782
Cantor
Adam Stotland (x230)
adam.stotland@szbe.org
Ritual Director
Asher. A. Tannenbaum (x237)
O
ne of the core messages of Chanukah is we
must rebuild. We’ve lost not only one temple
but two temples. Even more, we have lost count of
reverend@szbe.org
Rabbis Emeriti the atrocities waged against us. Being evicted from our homes and lands, our
Rabbi Ronnie Cahana synagogues and institutions burnt to the ground and millions upon millions
rcahana@szbe.org
Rabbi Lionel E. Moses, D.D brutally murdered. Even the memory of our dead is often challenged as our
lemoses@szbe.org own fabrication. The adversity and the hardship the Jewish people have over-
Parnas
Peter Yaffe come is second to none. What is our response to this history? How on earth
Associate Parnasim do we continue to live on?
Neil Bernstein
Sergio Moskovitz We light Chanukah candles.
Choir Director
Shimon Radu (x239)
Chanukah has long been one of the most celebrated holidays in our history.
shimon@szbe.org We love to gather around with loved ones and light the candles, sing some of
Executive Director our holiday favourites and indulge in some fried treats. I think at the heart of
Myriam Bensimon (x227)
myriam.bensimon@szbe.org the holiday we are tapping into a much deeper connection. We are physically
Co-Presidents doing what we often say we should and what we would all aspire to do more,
Gilla Geiger
Morton J. Mendelson to bring more light to the world. To light a candle is to declare; I know the world
president@szbe.org gets dark, but I am here to spark a flame and make it better. There is no coinci-
1st Vice-President
Susan Abramowitz dence that we always light candles as the sun is setting whether it is Shabbat, a
Vice-Presidents holiday, or a yahrzeit. It is our mandate as the Jewish people to bring light and
Wendy Rapps
Howard Schwartz
holiness to this world through mitzvot and maasim tovim, good deeds towards
Treasurer our fellow person. One of the ways we are consistently reminded of this is to
Jimmy April light candles.
Secretary
Ken Adessky I hope you’ll join me in lighting the first candle together on the main entrance
Communications Officer plaza (Côte St-Luc Road) on Sunday November 28th at 5:30pm. We’ll light,
Rosanne Puritz Shpayer (x223)
rosanne.puritz@szbe.org sing some holiday favourites, and indulge in some fried treats but most impor-
Bookkeeper tantly we will bring more light into this world.
Roni Porter-Pritikin
roni.porter-pritikin@szbe.org Chag Sameach,
Program Coordinator
Adam Luxenberg, Ext 226 Cantor Adam Stotland
programming@szbe.org
Building Operations Manager
Gershon Katz, CONTENTS
operations@szbe.org
Of Blessed Memory
Rabbi Maurice S. Cohen z”l 2 Cantor’s Message 9 Program Coordinator’s 18 Family Page
Rabbi Allan M. Langner z'l Message
3 Ritual Director's Message 20 “Gelty” Pleasure
Cantor Hyman Gisser z'l
11 What is Chanukah? Cake Recipe
Cantor Solomon Gisser z”l 4-6 Service Times
Lou Burko z”l Karen Knie Cahana 21 Sponsorships
5 Shabbat & Chanukah
13 Learning Opportunities
Candles 22-24 Donations
14-15 Chanukah @SZBE
7 Co-Presidents' Message 25-26 Yahrzeit Donations
@shaarezionbethel 16-17 B'nai Mitzvah Club
8 Executive Director's
Message
CONTENT COORDINATOR: ROSANNE PURITZ
DESIGN: RITA BAUER Rita@SilverLiningDesign.ca
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 2 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Reverend Asher Tannenbaum
The Ritual Corner
A s we enter our 20th month of living with COVID, it seems that
people have a more positive outlook and are looking to the future
with hope and determination.
After a super busy month of Tishrei of celebrating all the High Holidays, we look
back with satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. We all know that we benefited
from having Rabbi Howard Markose with us in our community. His leadership, per-
sonality and teaching was greatly appreciated.
Starting this week, we have the opportunity to continue to learn with Rabbi Markose
in his bi-weekly class on ZOOM. In addition, Rabbi Adina Lewittes offering a 4-part
series which began November 11th.
We had a very busy month of October with many Bnai Mitzvah celebrations in our
Sanctuary. Our daily Minyans are getting stronger – there is always room for more
attendees. Note that we serve a healthy, nutritious breakfast six days a week.
And on Shabbat morning, there is a delicious Kiddush for everyone.
For me, the pandemic has created more time for me to read – not necessarily books
but to catch up on what is happening in the Jewish world. In the month before the
High Holidays, there was a series of articles in the Forward entitled “18 Questions
About God”. COVID has often been compared to a biblical plague which leads us to
the questions, Did God send it? Do Jews still have faith? – and the reality is that many
are on the fence. There is no doubt that 2020 and 2021 has prompted people to think
about the powers beyond us and to events that defy explanation. In the period before
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are supposed to recognize our mistakes, vow
to make changes and apologize to those we have hurt. This process is called “Chesh-
bon HaNefesh” or an accounting of the soul. We must hold ourselves accountable
and at the same time, God is evaluating us. Many of us struggle with whether we
have an unseen protector, navigator, parent, enforcer, architect who is watching,
steering or evaluating our lives. In a poem about God called “Where Will I Find You?”
written by the Spanish physician Yehuda HaLevi who died in 1141, the writer asks,
“who could fail to search for You?” The poem continues “I sought your nearness.
With all my heart I called You. And in my going out to meet you, I found You coming
toward me.”
And the reporter added. “Maybe when we fail to search, we fail.”
I will share more in future articles.
As we enter the new month of Kislev, in which we celebrate the holiday of Chanukah,
I wish you and your families a healthy and warm winter and looking forward to seeing
more of you in shul.
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 3 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Schedule of Services
Friday, November 19 Sunday, December 5- 7th Day of Chanukah
7:30 am Shacharit Rosh Chodesh Tevet
4:01 pm Candle Lighting 8:30 am Shacharit
4:15 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat 5:00 pm Light 8th Chanukah Candle
Shabbat, November 20- Parshat Vayishlach 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
9:30 am Shacharit Monday, December 6- 8th Day of Chanukah
Bar Mitzvah: Brian Weinstock 7:30 am Shacharit
Sunday, November 21 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
8:45 am Shacharit Tuesday-Thursday, December 7-9
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 7:30 am Shacharit
Monday-Thursday, November 22-25 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
7:30 am Shacharit Friday, December 10
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 7:30 am Shacharit
Friday, November 26 3:52 pm Candle Lighting
7:30 am Shacharit 4:00 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
3:56 pm
4:00 pm
Candle Lighting
Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, December 11- Parshat Vayigash*
9:30 am Shacharit ♫♪
Shabbat, November 27- Parshat Vayeshev* Sunday, December 12
Shabbat Mevarchim HaChodesh Tevet
9:30 am Shacharit ♫♪ 8:45 am
6:00 pm
Shacharit
Mincha-Ma’ariv
Sunday, November 28- Erev Chanukah Monday, December 13
8:45 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
5:00 pm Light 1st Chanukah Candle after 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv Tuesday, December 14- Fast of the 10th of Tevet
Monday-Thursday, November 29-December 2- Chanukah 6:03 am Fast Begins
7:30 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
5:00 pm Light Chanukah Candles after 4:46 pm Fast Ends
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, December 3- 5th Day of Chanukah Wednesday-Thursday, December 15 & 16
7:30 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
3:45 pm Light 6th Chanukah Candle 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
3:53 pm Light Shabbat Candles Friday, December 17
4:00 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 am Shacharit
Shabbat, December 4- Parshat Miketz- 6th Day of Chanukah 3:53 pm Candle Lighting
Rosh Chodesh Tevet 4:00 pm Mincha- Kabbalat Shabbat
9:30 am Shacharit Shabbat, December 18- Parshat Vayechi
5:15 pm Light 7th Chanukah Candle 9:30 am Shacharit
Sunday, December 19
Choral Shabbat
8:45 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Monday-Thursday, December 20-23
Services
7:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, December 24
8:45 am Shacharit
3:57 pm Candle Lighting
4:15 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, December 25- Parshat Shemot
9:30 am Shacharit
Sunday, December 26
November 27, 2021 8:45 am
6:00 pm
Shacharit
Mincha-Ma’ariv
December 11, 2021 Monday, December 27
January 15, 2022 8:45 am Shacharit
Bar Mitzvah: Noah Flanders
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
We are looking forward to welcoming back members of Tuesday-Thursday, December 28-30
the choir for Shabbat services. Under the direction of 7:30 am Shacharit
Shimon Radu, the choir will join Cantor Stotland for the 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Torah service and Mussaf where we will hear cantorial
classics as well as some contemporary standards. *Choir at Services
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 4 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Friday, December 31 Tuesday-Thursday, January 18-20
7:30 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
4:02 pm Candle Lighting 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
4:15 pm Mincha- Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, January 21
Shabbat, January 1- Parshat Vaera 7:30 am Shacharit
Shabbat Mevarchim HaChodesh Shevat 4:27 pm Candle Lighting
9:30 am Shacharit 4:30 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, January 2 Shabbat, January 22- Parshat Yitro
8:45 am Shacharit 9:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv Sunday, January 23
Monday, January 3 8:45 am Shacharit
Rosh Chodesh Shevat 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
8:30 am Shacharit Monday-Thursday, January 24-27
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 7:30 am Shacharit
Tuesday-Thursday, January 4-6 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
7:30 am Shacharit Friday, January 28
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 7:30 am Shacharit
Friday, January 7 4:37 pm Candle Lighting
7:30 am Shacharit 4:45 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
4:09 pm Candle Lighting Shabbat, January 29- Parshat Mishpatim
4:15 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Mevarchim HaChodesh Adar 1
Shabbat, January 8- Parshat Bo 9:30 am Shacharit
9:30 am Shacharit Sunday, January 30
Sunday, January 9 8:45 am Shacharit
8:45 am Shacharit 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv Monday-Thursday, January 31-February 3
Monday-Thursday, January 10-13 Rosh Chodesh is Tuesday & Wednesday
7:30 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, January 14 Friday, February 4
7:30 am Shacharit 7:30 am Shacharit
4:18 pm Candle Lighting 4:47 pm Candle Lighting
4:30 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat 5:00 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, January 15- Parshat Beshalach- Shabbat Shira* Shabbat, February 5- Parshat Terumah
9:30 am Shacharit
Sunday, January 16
♫♪ 9:30 am
Sunday, February 6
Shacharit
8:45 am Shacharit 8:45 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv 6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Monday, January 17- Tu B’Shevat
7:30 am Shacharit Continued on next page
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Candle-lighting for Shabbat and Chanukah
HOLIDAY DATE CANDLE
LIGHTING TIME
BLESS-
ING
# 1 Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha’olam
asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu
lehadlik ner shel Shabbat.
FIRST Sunday After
2+3+4
CHANUKAH CANDLE November 28 5:00 pm
CHANUKAH CANDLES
Mon,Nov 29-
Thurs,Dec 2
After
5:00 pm 2+3
2 Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha’olam
asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu
lehadlik ner shel Chanukah.
CHANUKAH CANDLES
SHABBAT CANDLES
Friday
December 3
Chanukah 3:45 pm
Shabbat 3:53 pm
2+3+1
3 Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha’olam
she’asah nissim l’avoteinu bayamim hahem
bazman hazeh.
CHANUKAH CANDLES Saturday After
2+3
AFTER HAVDALAH December 4 5:15 pm
CHANUKAH
CANDLES
Sunday,
December 5
After
5:00 pm
2+3
4 Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech ha’olam
shehecheyanu vekiyimanu vehigiyanu
lazman hazeh.
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 5 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
…continued
Monday-Thursday, February 7-10
7:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, February 11
7:30 am Shacharit
4:57 pm Candle Lighting
5:00 pm Mincha- Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat, February 12- Parshat Tetzaveh
9:30 am Shacharit
Mincha-Ma'ariv Havdallah-
Bar Mitzvah: Oliver Rinzler
Sunday, February 13
8:45 am
6:00 pm
Shacharit
Mincha-Ma’ariv
SO YOU THINK
YOU CAN DAVEN
Monday-Thursday, February 14-17
Tuesday is Purim Katan
7:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, February 18
9:30 am on Mondays
7:30 am Shacharit with Reverend Asher Tannenbaum
5:07 pm Candle Lighting Have you always wanted to try leading services
5:15 pm Mincha-Kabbalat Shabbat
from the bimah but were a little shy and felt
Shabbat, February 19- Parshat Ki Tisa
9:30 am Shacharit
that you weren’t quite up to speed?
Sunday, February 20 Then this class is for you!
8:45 am Shacharit Register online
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv www.shaarezion.org/on-line-learning.html
Monday-Thursday, February 21-24
7:30 am Shacharit
6:00 pm Mincha-Ma’ariv
Friday, February 25
7:30 am Shacharit
5:17 pm Candle Lighting
5:30 pm Mincha- Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Dinner
December 3, 2021
Guest speaker
Rabbi Adina Lewittes A Deeper
3:50 pm Candle lighting Understanding
of Prayer
Chanukah and Shabbat
4:00 pm Service
5:00 pm Cocktail
5:45 pm Dinner with Cantor Adam Stotland
Every Monday at 8:30 am
$25 Members
$36 Non-members A Deeper understanding of our Prayers.
$10 Age 6-13 Where do these prayers come from?
Free Kids 5 and under
Who wrote them, why do we say them
and what do they mean?
Zoom links can be found
Register online at in the weekly email or at
www.shaarezion.org/family.html www.shaarezion.org
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 6 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Co-Presidents’ Message
Stronger together
T ishrei is a month of beginnings – Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year and Sim-
chat Torah the start of Beresheet. Tishrei 5782 also marked the first time that a
substantial number of SZBE members worshipped in person in our building. The
month also marked the beginning of a relationship between our congregation and
two outstanding rabbis: Rabbi Howard Markose who led meaningful High Holiday
services in the sanctuary and remained with us throughout the month; Rabbi Adina
Lewittes who joined us for an inspirational Shabbaton in which she shared her pro-
found insights into Torah.
The next month is referred to as Mar (bitter) Cheshvan, because it has no holidays.
Yet, Cheshvan was not bitter at SZBE. Due to falling temperatures, all services were
moved indoors, and Shabbat attendance gradually increased over the month. We
also ramped up our programming and started or resumed five classes:
• A Deeper Understanding of Prayer - Cantor Adam Stotland;
• So You Think You Can Daven - Reverend Asher Tannenbaum;
• Rashi’s Revolution: Examining the Commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki -
Rabbi Howard Markose;
• Jewrisprudence: Exploring the Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law - Rabbi Adina
Lewittes; and
• Beginners’ Hebrew conversation – Aviva Fuchs.
In addition, the congregation initiated the search for a new rabbi, about which you
will hear more, hosted a Town Hall featuring the two candidates for the Hampstead
mayoral race, and again benefitted from an outstanding Shabbaton led by Rabbi Le-
wittes.
The current month, Kislev, brings the darkness of long nights, but also the light of
the Chanukah Menorah, light that reminds us of our long, rich, indomitable heritage
as Jews. Thankfully, as we emerge from the challenges of the last 20 months, we can
also see that light as a beacon of hope. At SZBE, we will continue to serve you, our
congregants, whether you show up in person, as increasingly more people are doing,
or you participate virtually, no matter where you happen to be.
We wish you all the best for a Chanukah filled with light, joy, and hope.
Gilla Geiger
Morton J. Mendelson
Co-presidents
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 7 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Myriam Bensimon
Executive Director
C hanukah, also known as Chag Ha’Urim (Festival of Lights), is
a joyous holiday as we recall the miracle of our ancestors by il-
luminating our Chanukiyot for eight nights. We share gifts and meals with
family and friends and we celebrate by putting our Chanukiyot in the windows
to spread light unto the world.
This year, more than any other, I appreciate the light that Chanukah emits. It
reminds me that the Covid pandemic is weakening. As people start taking
breaths of fresh air outside their homes, at SZBE we have also begun to turn
on our Sanctuary lights, inviting people back to shul for services, simchas and
food-to-go. It has been wonderful seeing our Sanctuary slowly filling up with
smiling faces as people feel comfortable returning to some form of normalcy.
SZBE is making plans to fully re-open in the near future and we are making
changes to create a new and inviting environment for all. We have generated
more legroom between our pews in the Sanctuary for a more comfortable ex-
perience. We are excited to welcome back our young families with a kiddie
play area at the back of the Sanctuary equipped with a play mat and toys.
Our Shabbatots program on Friday morning is also resuming in our reception
hall with Cantor Stotland. Our Rabbi Search Committee is newly formed and
will be hard at work to find a new rabbi for SZBE in the coming year. As well,
SZBE continues to bring new and innovative programming ideas for members
and non-members of all ages and interests.
Even through the pandemic, we have been behind the scenes making sure the
shul you left when the doors were shut two years ago, would become an even
better place for you once our doors reopened. As we flick the switches upward
and our building once again fills with light, we look forward to sharing with
you new programs, new ideas, new hopes and new beginnings.
Chag Chanukah Sameach
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 8 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Adam Luxenberg
Program Coordinator
Shalom everyone,
I have been the Program Coordinator at Shaare Zion Beth-El Congregation
since May 2021 and I want to thank everyone for the very warm welcome I
have received so far.
I am extremely excited to be a part of this wonderful family! With the merger
of Shaare Zion and Beth-El Congregations, we have the potential to become
the most vibrant synagogue in the city.
One of the themes of the Holiday of Channukah is the concept of “reded-
ication”. The Second Temple was rededicated on the Holiday of Chanukah.
One can look at this theme and compare it to our Shul. The merger of both
congregations brings an opportunity of rededication and of re-commitment
to our faith and our mission. I have been entrusted to help rededicate this
“Makom” (place) and to help make it special for you and your families now
and for the future.
If you have any programming ideas or anything that you would like to dis-
cuss, I am always open and would love to hear from you.
You can reach me at (514) 481-7727, Ext.226 or at programming@szbe.org.
Wishing you all a Chag Chanukah Sameach
and a beautiful holiday season!
Remembrance Day Shabbat
Each year on November 11th we commemorate the veterans who fought for our
country and lost their lives in our defense. At Shaare Zion Beth-El, it has
become tradition to hold a Remembrance Day Shabbat on the Shabbat prior
to Remembrance Day.
This year, we are proud to have had two special guests in our building who,
not only joined services and received Aliyot, but who also allowed us to hear
and share in their experiences as veterans of our great nation. Thank you to
Dr. Bill Novick, member of SZBE and a WWII veteran, and to David Asher, Naval
Commander for joining us on this memorable Shabbat morning.
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 9 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021
Shaare Zion
BOOK CLUB
Beth ˜El
A brother and a sister orphaned in a remote cove on
Monday Dec. 13, 2021 Newfoundland’s harsh and austere coastline manage
7:30–8:45pm to survive for and because of each other. The seed for
this novel is an historical event of two siblings who
managed to eke out an existence in 18th-century New-
The Innocents foundland after losing their family to illness. A stark
raw beauty is backdrop for the two pre-adolescents to
by Michael Crummey learn the survival skills and temptations that underlie
and threaten human endurance.
Moderator: Susan Raymer
Monday Jan. 24, 2022 Judy Batalion, who grew up in Montreal, uncovers and
7:30–8:45pm explores the courageous actions of Jewish women in
Poland who transformed experience in youth groups
The Light of Days into resistance cells–smuggling, bribing, and killing
Nazis, but also sheltering and nursing fellow Jews.
The Untold Story of Women Batalion adds the names of some of these women to
Resistance Fighters the historical record of the Holocaust.
in Hitler’s Ghettos Moderator: Norm Spatz
by Judy Batalion
Monday Feb. 28, 2022 The third memoir by best-selling author Doyle advises
women to listen to their intuition and break free of
7:30–8:45pm whatever cages them.
The story follows Doyle’s divorce from her first hus-
band, whose infidelities she had forgiven in an earlier
Untamed memoir, and her remarriage to a woman.
by Glennon Doyle The book inspired some, disturbed others.
Moderator: Joyce Rappaport
DATE BOOK & AUTHOR MODERATOR
The Midnight Library Marsha
Monday, Apr. 11, 2022 by Matt Haig Lustigman
Memories after My Death: Irene
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What is Chanukah?
What are the
True Chanukah Gifts?
What is Chanukah?
While this sounds like a rather silly, rhetorical question for a shul bulletin, it’s a very old
and deep query. In Shabbat 21ba, the Gemara asks, Mai Chanukah—What is Chanukah?
and why are lights kindled on Chanukah?
Mai Chanukah? A Celebration of Miracles
As you might expect, the Talmud, the Al HaNissim prayer and the Maccabees text,
from which the history is drawn, have different opinions as to which miracle we are
emphasizing. So, ultimately, do we light the menorah to commemorate the miracle
of the Maccabean military victory, the civil war triumph against assimilation, the leap
of faith to rededicate the Temple or that a one-day jar of oil lasted eight days?
The answer is: Yes! All of the above.
Jewish holidays are, by design, multifaceted, over time, context and circumstances to spark rel-
evancy and maintain their vitality. Our festivals live and breathe, so that we can be oxygenated by them. The
holidays also yield treasure if we celebrate with reflection, curiosity and questions and mine the essential
values that can enrich us in the current moment.
Mai Chanukah? A Festival of Light in the Season of Darkness
We are all working so hard to keep our flames lit through the challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic.
Seasonally, we experience the longest days of darkness, while the seeds are lying dormant in the dark earth
until spring. Chanukah comes just at this liminal moment to bolster our hopes and remind us that the light will
return, the plant world will blossom again and we will re-emerge. Thus, Chanukah urges us all to bring light,
warmth, optimism and faith into our own lives and that of each other to prepare for that emergence.
Mai Chanukah? A Holiday of Reflection
Of all the festivals in our calendar, Chanukah actually builds in the time and space to reflect, not to pray, but
to introspect. All of us, regardless of gender or age, are required to be present for the chanukiyah lighting
and then sit in enjoyment, in reflection, in togetherness while the candles burn. How radical that we have this
contemplative practice, which demands that we sit for eight nights in a row in the presence of the lights. Do
we reflect on the miracles and wonders in our midst? Do we meditate on the beauty of belonging? Do we
think about the power of light to dispel the dark? What lessons do we draw from the Chanukah story? What
questions do we ask?
Mai Chanukah? A Holiday of Rededication
Chanukah actually means dedication—and it is at this time of the year that
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we can choose to dedicate ourselves to our own self-care, as well as com-
munity care—to bringing wholeness back to our world. Through devotion,
perseverance, and commitment, we experience our power and our spirit.
To what will you dedicate yourself?
Mai Chanukah? What will Chanukah be for you this year
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You can follow the script when you light the Chanukiyah by reciting the brachot or you can try to open your
heart to their meaning. The first bracha bonds you with all Jews everywhere and through time in this practice
of bringing light into our world. The second bracha touches G-d’s Mystery that abounded in miracles for our
ancestors in ancient days and in our times, bayamim hahem bazman hazeh. And finally on the first night, we
add the third shehechayanu bracha, which simultaneously humbles and elevates us to this special and un-
precedented moment in our life. By asking ourselves this fundamental question, What will Chanukah be for us
this year? we can blow life into our gift of Chanukah.
On behalf of Rabbi Ronnie Cahana and our family, I wish you increasing light and joy.
Karen Knie-Cahana
Chanukah Sameach! Chag Urim Sameach!
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 11 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021ShabbaTots
A Friday morning program
for tots with music, challah
and well-deserved down-time
for moms & dads.
Join Cantor Adam Stotland
inside our spacious Social Hall
Select Fridays at 11:30 am
To Join our Facebook Group:
$10 for non-members
www.facebook.com/ Free for members
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SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 12 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING
O N PR
NO O Rabbi Howard Markose
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AFTE
Revolution
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Examining the Contrib-
utions of the Torah's Most
Shaare Zion Beth-El Congregation is proud
Famous Commentator
to offer a 10-session Hebrew AP (Afternoon Program)
for children aged 10-12 not A 15-session course.
attending Hebrew day school. Every second Tuesday at 1:00pm
In the upcoming sessions we will continue to study
Every second Monday elect sections of the Torah along with the commen-
January 10 through March 14, 2022 tary of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki who lived in France in
4:30-6:00 PM the 11th century CE. The sources will be presented in
both Hebrew and English.
The focus of the program will be on
All are invited to Zoom in and engage in what prom-
Hebrew reading, Shabbat ises to be some very stimulating Torah study!
and Jewish Holidays.
The course will be led by our Program Coordinator
Adam Luxenberg with appearances by Cantor
Adam Stotland and our Shinshin, Nir Alfasi. Rabbi Adina Lewittes
A snack will be served each session.
Cost: Members $100
Jewrisprudence
Non-members $180 A four-session exploration
Deadline to register is December 31st, 2021 of the frontiers of Jewish law
For information and registration: facing the modern world.
Adam Luxenberg at programming@szbe.org Thursdays at 7:30pm
or (514) 481-7727,Ext.226.
Remaining sessions
All Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to.
November 18th : Cremation and Natural Organic
Reduction (Human Composting): Are alternative burial
practices permitted by Jewish law?
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December 2nd : Religious hierarchies: In a post-Tem-
ple culture that strives for equality and justice, do the
designations “Kohen/Levi/Yisrael” continue to hold
ADULT BEGINNERS meaning?
CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW
December 9th: Yom Tov Sheni: Is observing a "second
Want to know how to say more than SHALOM day of Yom-tov" in the diaspora still mandated in the
to your Israeli friends? 21st century? Is the practice a matter of Jewish law or
This class is designed for those who want to custom, and how does that inform the discussion?
learn basic vocabulary and phrases in order to What are the risks and rewards of reverting to one day
help you start on your Hebrew speaking jour- as the festivals are observed in Israel?
ney.
Classes will take place on Zoom.
For information and registration: To Register for both the above
Adam Luxenberg 514-481-7727 #226 online programs visit:
or programming@shaarezion.org
www.shaarezion.org/learning
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 13 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Chanukah has
Never Been Brighter!
Candle Lighting
& Fun for the Entire Family
Sunday
November 28th
5:30pm
outside our Main Entrance
Let’s join together
as a congregation
to light the first candle
of Chanukah.
Join Cantor Stotland
and Reverend Tannenbaum
for lighting, a short sing-a-long
and some tasty latkes.
Services immediately following at 6:00pm.
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 14 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Chanukah Party
for kids, parents&grandparents
Sunday, November 28, 2021
11:00am
Join us for the amazing NOCHUM SHOW
and some tasty Chanukah treats
Space is limited • Covid protocols will be adhered to
Register at shaarezion.org/form/hannukahshow
Chanukah Party for Young Adults
December 4th at 8:00pm
Calling all those in their twenties!
We are HAVING a Chanukah party just for you
Help plan an exciting evening.
Contact Adam Luxenberg to find out how!
programming@szbe.org
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 15 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Ma za l Tov ! B’nai Mitzvah cuy kzn
Eve Balinsky
Daughter of Jessica Yaffe and Ronald Balinsky,
sister of Caleb and Dahlia.
Granddaughter of Susan and Joseph Balinsky,
Ginny Fisher Yaffe and Stephen and France Yaffe.
Great granddaughter of Rose Yaffe.
Eve is currently attending Akiva School.
Shabbat, Mincha-Ma'ariv
October 9, 2021
Brian Perry Weinstock
Son of Melanie and Adam Weinstock,
brother of Sophie and Jason.
Grandson of Bernice and Mickey Mendelsohn,
Alisa and Lawrence Weinstock.
Brian is currently attending Herzliah High School.
Shabbat
November 20, 2021
Oliver James Rinzler
Son of Tiffany Pinchuk and Larry Rinzler,
brother of Lucy and Bradley.
Grandson of Annuta and Alan Pinchuk
and the late Sara and David Rinzler.
Oliver is currently attending Lower Canada College.
Shabbat Mincha-Ma'ariv
February 12, 2022
Your Event On-Screen
Share your Simcha with far-away friends and family.
LIVE-STREAMING is available at Shaare Zion Beth-El
for all lifecycle events like Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, weddings, bris and baby namings.
Several Live-Stream packages are available.
Please call Rosanne for more details at 514 481-7727 ext.223
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ROSH 5782 -5782
HASHANAH 2021- 2021A MONTHLY PROGRAM CONSISTING OF FIELD TRIPS,
LEARNING SESSIONS AND A LOT OF FUN.
Our B’nai Mitzvah club has resumed this year and we look forward to
our fourth session on December 2nd at 6:30pm at Shaare Zion Beth-
El for a latkah making competition and a delicious dinner. We would
like to invite our Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and their families to
join us for this great evening. Please confirm your attendance by
emailing Adam Luxenberg: programming@szbe.org
Our 2022 Bnai Mitzvah families enjoyed a Pizza and Packing evening at MADA as part of our
BMC (Bnai Mitzvah Club) program, learning to give back to the community at the same time
as having fun and getting to know each other a little better.
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ROSH 5782 -5782
HASHANAH 2021- 2021Family Page
BIRTHDAYS Elly and Marty Gross
Howard Shaffer on the marriage of their granddaughter Corissa Goldman
on his 88th birthday to Jonah Palevsky
Edna Janco Suzanne Reisler and Loren Litwin
on her 85th birthday on the marriage of their daughter Allyn Litwin
to Adam Greenwald
BIRTHS
Megan Schneiderman and Scott Chisling WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
and Naomi and Mark Schneiderman Pauline and Reuben Richman
on the birth of a daughter and granddaughter on their 66th wedding anniversary
Jena Maddie Chisling Mireille and Murray Steinberg
Hester and Simon Witenoff on their 60th wedding anniversary
on the birth of a grandson Max Aubrey Witenoff
ACHIEVEMENT
Marilyn and Leo Weiss
In honour of Harvey Toulch
in honour of the birth of a great-granddaughter
celebrating 50 years as a lawyer
Capri Winslow Gertler
Linda Gewurz
on the birth of a granddaughter Maeva Ruby Gewurz
Barbara Gillman Rosen
on the birth of a granddaughter Elah Eden Sapir
on the birth of a grandson Doron Maor Alpern
Cheryl and Elliot Coltin Shaare Zion Beth-El Congregation
on the birth of a granddaughter Miriam Sadie Rose Moore extends heartfelt condolences to:
Elly and Marty Gross Herman Adessky
on the birth of a great-granddaughter Alexie Goldman on the loss of his brother Bob Adessky
B’NAI MITZVAH Sheela Springer
on the loss of her husband Martin Springer
Linda Shohet Cheryl Jacobson
on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Joshua Braude in Toronto
on the loss of her mother Sara Bella Jacobson
ENGAGEMENTS AND MARRIAGES Carol Jacobson
Lynda and Max Fried on the loss of her mother Sara Bella Jacobson
on the marriage of their daughter Tammy Fried John Lechter
to Craig Grossman on the loss of his brother Morty Lechter
Esther Copelovitch
Beverly Kramer-Magil
on the loss of her daughter Marla Udashkin
on the engagement of her son Eric Magil to Lisa Alinauskas
Stuart Copelovitch
Donna and Stuart Copelovitch
on the loss of his sister Marla Udashkin
on the recent marriage of their daughter Chelsea
Michael Unruch
to Zachary Goldstein
on the loss of his mother Sonia Unruch
Debi and Jeffrey Shapiro
and Betty and Bernard S. Shapiro The family of the late Lorraine Caplan
on the engagement of their daughter and granddaughter Aron Gonshor
Danielle to Lawrence Frankel on the loss of his mother Chana Gonshor
Lynda and Harry Glick Robert Joseph
on the engagement of their granddaughter on the loss of his father Milton Joseph
Jamie Glick to Josh Yardeni Ida Pencer
on the loss of her husband William Pencer
Gary Pencer
If you would like to announce
on the loss of his father William Pencer
a family simcha or a special achievement,
Marsha Ross
please contact Rosanne at 514-481-7727 ext 223
on the loss of her sister Diane Ruckenstein
or rosanne.puritz@szbe.org
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 18 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021oject at Shaare Z
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The
Challah
Initiative
Top: Jeff Nashen and Elliot Levine
Bottom: Cheryl Nashen and Hannah Levine
Over 400 challahs have been distributed.
Edna Janco, Cheryl Nashen, Dan Janco Joe Segal and Jeff Nashen
The Challah initiative, spearheaded by former Board Member, Cheryl Nashen and her husband,
Jeff continues to gain momentum and has become a favourite and tasty treat for our members.
Featured in the photos are some of our most recent Challah recipients. Cheryl and Jeff, with
the help of a few volunteers, have managed to distribute over 400 Challahs since they began
their initiative.
Thank you to Brenda Adessky and Mark Rabinovitch for their continued help with deliveries
and an extra special thank you to Joe Segal for all the effort and tireless weekly commitment.
Thank you to these Challah Fund Sponsors
Joan Morris Pauline and Reuben Richman Marlene and Jeff Fellen
Diana Fellen and Joseph Segal Lynda and Harry Glick Phyllis Goldberg
Alana Soiferman and Stuart Shiveck Vita and William Novick Heather Trestan
Rona and Seymour Greenspoon Brenda and Ken Adessky Marian and Mark Segal
Rona Katz and Stephen Kucer Lynn and Morrie Weinberg Ruth and Chuck Dixter
Dina and Gerry Silverman
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 19 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021‘Gelt’y Pleasure Cake
Eve Rochman, Zera Café
www.zeracafe.ca
F
oil-wrapped chocolate coins are customary to be enjoyed on Hanuk-
kah. The word gelt is the Yiddish word for money, and children were
often given coins to donate during the holiday with the intention of
teaching them about charity and giving. In modern day, it’s common for
children to enjoy the chocolate coins as a traditional Hanukkah food and
gift bags of them to friends and family. Also, it is customary to eat foods
that are “hidden” to symbolize the hidden miracles.
INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
2 cups granulated sugar Preheat the oven to 350°F.
1¼ cups vegetable oil Lightly grease two 9-inch layer pans and line them
3 eggs with parchment paper circles.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract In a large mixing bowl, blend the sugar and oil. Add
2½ cups all-purpose flour the eggs and vanilla and combine until the mixture
½ teaspoon salt is well blended.
1½ teaspoons baking soda In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
1½ teaspoons baking powder Fold them into the wet, and mix, drizzling in the cola
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon as the mixture blends. If using an electric mixer, use
1 cup unsweetened cocoa the slow speed and mix for about 3 minutes, scrap-
powder, sifted ing the sides and bottom once to incorporate all the
ingredients. This is a thin batter.
1½ cups warm, flat cola soda
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for
CHOCOLATE ICING 35 to 40 minutes, until the cake springs back when
½ cup chocolate chips, melted lightly touched.
and cooled
Chocolate Icing
2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
In a bowl, cream together the melted chocolate, shortening,
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter butter, and vanilla with the cocoa and 1 cup of the confection-
or unsalted margarine ers’ sugar.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the remaining confectioners’ sugar and whip on high speed,
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted adding a bit of water, cola, or half and half to get a light, fluffy
3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted consistency.
½ cup water, cola, or half and half If you’re not frosting the cake right away, re-whip before using,
TOPPING: adding additional warm water, a tablespoon at a time, to
Colored sprinkles achieve the right consistency.
20 to 30 gold-colored chocolate coins
To Decorate
Miniature decorative plastic dreidels Place one layer on a cardboard circle. Ice it with about 1/2 inch of
frosting.
Cover with the second layer, and cut out a round piece as illus-
trated below ( keep it to plug the hole) s:
Fill the hole with coins, plug the hole and then ice the cake (top
and sides) with the remaining icing.
Coat the sides with colored sprinkles.
Place a couple of miniature dreidels in the center if you wish.
Hidden Chanukah Gelt cake adapted from Marcie Goldman,
a treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking
Marcy Goldman, renowned pastry chef, baker and cookbook author,
shared the recipe for her magnificent cake from her latest cookbook: A
Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking, The 10th Anniversary Edition (White-
cap). Photos © Miriam Szokovski
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 20 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021FA Breakfast-To-Go Sponsors
Elaine Levi and Stephen Rapps Debbie Hurwitz Cooper and Darla Hurwitz Scott
in memory of their father Sam Rapps in memory of their father Harry Hurwitz
Mike O’hana Sam Mahler
in memory of his father Maurice Ohana in honour of his mother, Regina Mahler’s 100th birthday
Marilyn and Stephen Goodman Marcie and Martin Scheim
in memory of her parents Bea and Jack Sheiner in honour of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter
and his mother Ruth Goodman Gabriella Bloom
Suzanne Grant Riva and Andy Toeman
in honour of the new Shaare Zion Beth-El Board of Directors in memory of her mother Brenda Gertel
Hester and Simon Witenoff and his mother Anne Toeman
in honour of the birth of a grandson Max Aubrey Witenoff Sheri Liebovitch and Tom Liebmann
Sharyn and Bernard Sepinwall in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Joey Liebmann
in memory of her father Sydney Weinstein Hester and Simon Witenoff
in memory of his sister Rosalind Sepinwall in memory of her father Sam Lieberman
Gary D. Shapiro Joyce Rappaport and Rabbi Lionel Moses
in honour of the wedding Aufruf of his son Robert Shapiro, in memory of her father Joseph Rappaport
and Elyssa Boublil Lynn and Morrie Weinberg
Hyman Adessky in memory of his father David Weinberg
in honour of the end of Shloshim for his brother Bob Adessky Kathryn and Harold Stotland
Naomi and Mark Schneiderman in memory of her parents Helen and Douglas Melanson
in honour of the babynaming of their granddaughter Jessica and Eric Choueke
Jen Maddie Chisling in memory of their father David Choueke
Reverend Asher Tannenbaum Ellen Gross and Earl Eichenbaum
in honour of his 62nd birthday in memory of her father Stanley Gross
Cheryl and Elliot Coltin
in honour of the birth of a granddaughter
Miriam Sadie Rose Moore
b^ Kiddush-To-Go Sponsors
Susan and Earl Ralph, Linda and Peter Nobel, Sam Mahler
Pamela and Robert Joseph, Reva and Andrew Toeman in memory of his father Izak Mahler
in honour of the Simchat Torah Honourees Zipora Gisser
Essie Vineberg and Yair Szlak in memory of her husband Cantor Hyman Gisser
in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jonah Szlak Tikvah Nissenbaum
Elana and Sean Gilman in memory of her father Moshe Shoshany
in honour of the wedding Aufruf of his brother Eric Gilman Sandy and Seth Dalfen and family
and Kelly Whitlock in memory of his father Ben Zion (Bunny) Dalfen
Beverley and Morton Mendelson Hester and Simon Witenoff
in memory of her father Berl Katz in honour of his Bar Mitzvah Anniversary
Beverley and Morton Mendelson Scott Rozansky
and Gilla Geiger and Kenny Grover in honour of his brother Shawn Rozansky
in honour of Scholar in Residence Rabbi Adina Lewittes leading Ma’ariv services
Lynda and Max Fried Micol and Charles Grubsztajn
in honour of his 82nd birthday in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ben
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 21 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Donations
BELLA AND LEW BACKLER FUND Eileen and Harvey Grossman
In memory of her parents Dora and Jack Altman Faygie and Michael Covens
In appreciation of High Holiday honey cake Helen Peletz and Family
Bella and Lew Backler Randa Helfield and Scott Sebastien
In appreciation
BEINHAKER FAMILY FUND Annette Goldenberg
Mazel Tov to Susan Ralph Miriam Cohen
being honoured Eshet Chayil In appreciation of the office staff
Anita and Ezra Beinhaker Alyne Freedman
RABBI RONNIE CAHANA FUND In gratitude to Gilla Geiger
In appreciation and In honour of Debbie Siemiatycki
Rabbi Ronnie Cahana on his birthday In appreciation of Dr. Jack Rothstein
Katie Wong Myra Shuster and Robert Leibner
Anat Benor In appreciation of the honey cake initiative
In appreciation of Murray Pinsky Reva and Seymour Samberg
Max Konigsberg and family Hessa and Allan Becker
Diana Fellen and Joseph Segal
CHARITY FUND
Gloria Herman
In appreciation
Lois and Bill Shubert
Danielle Chafetz and Michael Kizner
In appreciation of the High Holiday services
Eileen Yudelson
and honey cake distribution Patsy Rudner
Barbara Berger Diane Yancovitch
In appreciation of Reverend Asher Tannenbaum In memory of Marla Udashkin
Selma Almaleh Marilyn and Elliot Godel
In appreciation of Cantor Adam Stotland
GRACE AND JESSE DIXTER YOUTH FUND and Reverend Asher Tannenbaum
In honour of Linda Shohet on the Bar Mitzvah Sheela Springer
of her grandson Joshua Braude in Toronto In honour of the birth of their
Ruth and Chuck Dixter great-granddaughter Capri Winslow Gertler
MIRIAM AND IRVING EKLOVE Marilyn and Leo Weiss
MUSIC AND CANTORIAL FUND Wishing Shanah Tova to the Jewish Community
Jean-Pierre Cloutier
In appreciation
Wishing a Refuah Shlema to Mimi Yazer
Shirley & Avrom Gossack
Brenda and Ken Adessky
MAX FRIED FUND In appreciation of the clergy for a meaningful
In honour of Lynda and Max Fried on the High Holiday service
upcoming marriage of their daughter Marilyn Hayes
Tammy Fried to Craig Grossman In appreciation of Cantor Adam and Yahel
Barbara and Joel Engel Stotland, Reverend Asher Tannenbaum, Gilla
Geiger and Kenny Grover, Elise Levinoff and
GENERAL FUND
Jason Tanny, Beverley and Morton Mendelson
In memory of Bob Adessky
and Roz Hailpern and Bill Fraiberg for their
Beverley and Morton Mendelson
warm welcome and hospitality
Gilla Geiger and Kenny Grover
Rabbi Howard and Judy Markose
Marilyn Hayes In honour of the engagement of his
In memory of Sydney Godel granddaughter Arianne Wiseman
Elaine and Neil Zeidel Howard Shaffer
In memory of Martin Springer In honour of their 66th wedding anniversary
Andree Naimer Pauline and Reuben Richman
Barbara and David Pearl In appreciation of Torah Honour
Lisa Levin William Star
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 22 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021In honour of Susan and Brian Kasner In honour of his brother Shawn Rozansky
on the birth of a new grandson leading Ma’ariv services
In honour of Max Kasner Scott Rozansky
on the birth of a new nephew In honour of Rosanne Puritz on her new position
Shaare Zion Beth-El Family as Communications officer
In appreciation Susan Puritz
Sylvia Quint In memory of his parents
In appreciation Hermona and Shlomo Shpayer
Judy and Joseph Kaback for?? (oct 10) In memory of her father William Puritz
In appreciation of Morrie reading the Haftarah Rosanne Puritz and Itzhak Shpayer
Lynn and Morrie Weinberg HELAINE AND ARTHUR PERVIN FUND
ELLY & MARTY GROSS FUND In memory of Anne Segal
In honour of the birth of their great-granddaughter In memory of Victor Herscovitch
Alexie Goldman In memory of Eli Moscovitz
In honour of the marriage of their granddaughter Helaine and Arthur Pervin
Corissa Goldman to Jonah Palevsky ANN AND JACK ROSENBLATT FUND
MIZZI AND JULES JANCO YOUTH FUND In memory of their mother and mother-in-law
Wishing a Refuah Shlema to Danny Janco Sylvia Chernin
Celia and Zave Aberman Linda and David Rosenblatt
Dina and Gerry Silverman ELKA AND ARCHIE SHAIKOVITZ
ELLIOT AND HANNAH LEVINE FAMILY FUND MEMORIAL FUND
In honour of Hannah and Elliot Levine In honour of Bram Levine and Simone Karlin
on their 50th wedding anniversary celebrating their anniversary
In honour of Hannah and Elliot Levine In honouor of their granddaughter Gabrielle
on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Shai celebrating her first birthday
Barbara and Joel Engel Barbara and Saul Levine
In memory of Rhoda Frank
BETTY AND BERNARD S. SHAPIRO
In honour of Laura Pesner celebrating
her 98th birthday
FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND
Hannah and Elliot Levine In memory of Martin Springer
In honour of Hannah and Elliot Levine In memory of Marla Udashkin
on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Shai In memory of Abe Dichter
Goldie and Shelly Weinstein Debi and Jeffrey Shapiro
Mazel Tov to Susan Ralph being honoured
MINYAN AND KIDDUSH FUND Eshet Chayil on Simchat Torah
In memory of Marla Udashkin Mazel Tov to Andrew Toeman being honoured
In memory of Saul Singer Chatan Beresheet on Simchat Torah
In memory of Brian Byer In memory of Chana Gonshor
Lois and Harvey Toulch Cheryl Stein and Gary D. Shapiro
In honour of the Bar Mitzvah In memory of Lisa Kokin
of their grandson Samuel Lann Debi and Jeffrey Shapiro
Harriet and William Star
In memory of Anne Toeman
DINA AND GERRY SILVERMAN FUND
In appreciation of Ron Dimentberg
Riva and Andrew Toeman for? (Sept 15)
Dina and Gerry Silverman
DAVID MOSCOVITCH MEMORIAL FUND
In honour of Lynda and Max Fried on the upcoming
MAX STEINBERG FUND
marriage of their daughter Tammy to Craig Grossman In memory of William Pencer
Gloria Bruner Marilyn Hayes and Sidney Schwartz
In appreciation
Debbie Hurwitz and Marty Cooper continued on next page…
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 23 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Donations, continued Yahrzeit Fund
TORAH RESTORATION FUND Myrna and Hyman Adessky
In appreciation of Cantor Adam Stotland in memory of his brother Bob Adessky
and Reverend Asher Tannenbaum for the Alta Abramowitz
wonderful High Holiday services in memory of her mother Muriel Abramowitz
In appreciation of Torah Honour Selma Almaleh
Mazel Tov to Andrew Toeman being honoured in memory of her mother Rifka de Toledo
Chatan Beresheet
Anna and Aron Gonshor Carol Aronoff
in memory of her parents Molly and Rubin Ptack
In appreciation of Reverend Asher Tannenbaum
and receiving an Aliyah Shoshana and Daniel Bilek
Calvin Kalman in memory of his mother Lea Bilek
Mazel Tov to Susan Ralph being honoured Eshet Chayil Samuel Bordo
Gloria April in memory of his parents Ella and Joseph Bordo
Marion Lazar Usher and Michael Usher Jerry Browman
Mazel Tov to Robert Joseph being honoured in memory of his mother Sarah Browman
Chatan Torah
Alex Brzezinski
Mazel Tov to Andrew Toeman being honoured
in memory of his father Israel Brzezinski
Chatan Beresheet
Mazel Tov to Peter Nobel being honoured Helen Brzezinski
Chatan Maftir in memory of her father Israel Brzezinski
Mazel Tov to Susan Ralph being honoured Alice Cohen
Eshet Chayil in memory of her husband Leonard Cohen
Vita and William Novick Claire Dalfen
Suzanne Grant in memory of her husband Bunny (Ben Zion) Dalfen
Mazel Tov to Robert Joseph being honoured
Janice Davis
Chatan Torah
in memory of her husband Edward Davis
Mazel Tov to Peter Nobel being honoured in memory of her sister-in-law Mona Davis
Chatan Maftir
Charlotte and Howard Schwartz Eleanor Diamond
in memory of her mother Ruth Diamond
In honour of Micol and Charles Grubsztajn
on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ben Sheldon and Lana Dorfman i
Ellen and Earl Eichenbaum n memory of his parents Mary and David A. Dorfman
In appreciation of Aliyah Arlene and Ralph Druckman
Seymour Greenspoon in memory of her father Issie Farovitch
In appreciation of Reverend Asher Tannenbaum Bina Ellen
Yakim Almaleh in memory of her father Margolese
in memory of her mother Bessie Margolese
Barbara and Joel Engel
in memory of her mother Ruth Shnider
Farla and Saul Ettinger
in memory of his brother Marvin Ettinger
in memory of his father Sam Ettinger
in memory of his mother Ida Ettinger
in memory of his son Stephan Ettinger
in memory of her father Louis Mayers
Rosa Finestone
in memory of her husband David Finestone
Marvin Fisher
in memory of his mother Hilda Fisher
Lynda Fried
in memory of her brother Alan Pesner
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 24 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Orit and Irwin Fried Muriel and Paul Krychman
n memory of her father John Grunberg in memory of his father Saul Krychman
Bernard Friedman Sandra and Stephen Lash
in memory of his father Joseph Friedman in memory of his mother Gloria Lash
Roslyn Frosst Ann Lassner
in memory of her father David Marosh in memory of her father Philip Glazer
in memory of her mother Phyllis Marosh in memory of her mother Rhoda Glazer Hockenstein
Barbara Gillman Rosen Melanie Malus Abramowitz
in memory of her father Harry A. Gillman in memory of her father Norman Malus
in memory of her mother Dorothy Lapedis Gillman Rochelle Malus
in memory of her husband Jack Rosen in memory of her father Albert Schultz
in memory of her grandfather Frank Gillman in memory of her husband Norman Malus
in memory of her grandfather Hyman Lapedis
in memory of her grandmother Bessie Gillman Rochelle Margles Bick
in memory of her uncle Benny Gillman in memory of her husband Michael Bick
in memory of her father Phillip L. Margles
Zipora Gisser
in memory of her father Israel Shapira Ann Shirley and Israel Mass
in memory of her husband Hyman Gisser in memory of her father Irving Mass
in memory of her father-in-law Moshe ben Zion and mother- in memory of her mother Esther Albert
in-law Sarah Golda Gisser Zipora Gisser in memory of their son David Mass
in memory of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Shragai in memory of his father Joseph Mass
Faivel Gisser, Meyer Gisser, Chava Gisser, Miriam Reizel Beverley & Morton Mendelson
Gisser, Sarah Golde Gisser, Baruch Mordecai Gisser in memory of her mother Paula Katz
Lynda and Harry Glick in memory of his aunt Madelaine Levine
in memory of his father Max Glick Audrey Miller
Nancy and Gerald Goldenberg in memory of her father Larry Walfish
in memory of his sister Carol Goldenberg-Isaacson in memory of her mother Elaine Walfish
in memory of her mother Eunice Linetsky Gerald Naimer
Marilyn and Stephen Goodman in memory of his sister Evelyn Boyaner
in memory of his sister Reicha (Ricky) Wald in memory of his father Jack Naimer
in memory of his wife Yvette Naimer
Sari Greenbaum
in loving memory of her mother Rebecca Ginsburg Mildred Nathanson
in memory of her grandfather ben Zion Schwartz
Stella Greenberg in memory of her mother-in-law Zina Nathanson
in memory of her brother Percy Carman
Shaindi Nitkin
Gail and Paul Gross in memory of her father Max Nitkin
in memory of her mother Musia Shirin
Ilana Perlman
Eileen and Harvey Grossman in memory of her parents Sandra and Allan Perlman
in loving memory of his father Philip Grossman
in loving memory of his mother Dora Grossman Sharon and Peter Pinsler
in memory of her mother Freda Appel
Orit Grunberg Fried
in memory of her father John Grunberg Stanley Plotnick
in memory of his daughter Lisa Plotnick
Marilyn Hayes
in memory of her daughter Lisa Plotnick Susan Puritz
in memory of her husband William Puritz
Linda and Allan Israel in memory of her father Edward Hyman Leckner
in memory of her father Irving Reimer in memory of her mother Shirley Leckner
in memory of his father Hy Israel
in memory of his mother Ida Israel Rosanne Puritz and Itzhak Shpayer
in memory of his sister Beverly Israel in memory of his father Shlomo Shpayer
Leona and Eddie Jasnoch continued on next page…
in memory of his daughter Brenda Jasnoch Weitz
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Marlene Rabinovitch Rosemary and Michael Shapiro
in memory of her mother Nell Cutler in memory of his father Moses Shapiro
in memory of her father Phil Cutler Linda Shohet
in memory of her husband Gerald Rabinovitchin memory of in memory of her father Abraham Jacob Perley
her daughter-in-law Janice Rabinovitch in memory of her father-in-law Eliahou Shohet
Wendy and Stephen Rapps in memory of her mother-in-law Rachel Shohet
in memory of her father Eddie Davis Lois and Bill Shubert
Susan Raymer in memory of her father Max Routtenberg
in memory of her father Joseph Raymer in memory of his mother Clara Shubert
in memory of her mother Goldie Raymer Debbie Siemiatycki
in memory of her grandfather Chaim Raymer in memory of her beloved father Mordechai ben Eliezer
in memory of her grandmother Naomi Raymer
in memory of her grandfather Moras Pinsky Dina and Gerry Silverman
in memory of her grandmother Lessa Pinsky in memory of her father Ilya Seleker
Pauline Richman Philip Singer
in memory of her mother Anita Hershcovitch in memory of his father Samuel Singer
Pauline Richman in memory of his mother Sophie Singer
in memory of her sister Yettie Burah Julius Spivack
Sandra Riff in memory of his brother Issie Spivack
in memory of her father Samuel Silver
Mireille and Murray Steinberg
Marvin Rosenbloom in memory of her father David Elnecave
in memory of his mother Paula Rosenbloom in memory of her mother Gisele Elnecave
Sheila Roth Berger Marjorie and Gerry Stober
in memory of her father Morris Roth in memory of her father Morton Stober
Patsy Rudner Bernard Stotland
in loving memory of her husband Edward Rudner in memory of his father Moe Stotland
Sue Rusk George Szeben
in memory of her father David Rubin in memory of his father Steven Szeben
in memory of her mother Ethel Rubin
Rachel Teicher
Stanley Sager in memory of her husband Michael Teicher
in memory of his grandmother Ella Abramowitz
Lora Tombari and Jeffrey Minuk
Victor Salem in loving memory of his mother Merle Minuk
in memory of his wife Linda Salem in loving memory of her parents Anna and Aldo Tombari
Kitty Samberg in loving memory of his brother Morley Minuk
in memory of her nephew Ian Samberg Lois and Harvey Toulch
Jack Schachter in memory of his dad Israel Toulch
in memory of his mother Bluma Schachter in memory of her mom Laura Carpman
in memory of his father David Schachter Jose-Renee Trudeau
Nina Schiff in memory of her mother Minette Trudeau
in memory of her mother Potencia Tobias Mayme and Richard Vineberg
Joseph Segal in memory of his father Edward Vineberg
in memory of his mother Florence Segal Gail Walfish
in memory of his wife Ghita Segal in memory of her father Larry Walfish
Bernard Sepinwall Lynn and Morrie Weinberg
in memory of his mother Esther Sepinwall in memory of his mother Riva Weinberg
Howard Shaffer in memory of her aunt Estelle Steinberg
in memory of his wife Sandra Kass Marilyn and Leo Weiss
in memory of his wife Frances Shaffer in memory of his mother Janet Weiss
in memory of his brother Stephen Shaffer
Eileen Yudelson
Judy and Jack Shaicovitch in memory of her husband Marvyn Yudelson
in memory of his mother Sybil Shaicovitch
in memory of her mother Ann Neiman
SHAARE ZION BETH-EL CONGREGATION 26 CHANUKAH 5782 - 2021Karen Cahana
With a background in Jewish Studies,
Social Work, Family Therapy and Con-
flict Resolution, Karen Cahana will be
available by appointment to provide
confidential direct social work and
pastoral services about psychosocial
issues or concerns you may be facing.
For those unable to come, she will
make Bikur Holim visits in homes, hos-
pitals and residences.
If you wish to meet with Karen,
please call the office 514 481-7727 x223
Reverend Asher Tannenbaum is available to say Kaddish
for the eleven-month period and Yahrzeit observances on behalf of those who cannot attend services.
Please contact him to make arrangements
514-481-7727 x 237
reverend@szbe.org
Eternal Gardens
Beautiful and spacious,
located in a natural and
pleasantly groomed setting
in the heart of Beaconsfield.
Consider the needs
of your loved ones
by pre-planning
your resting place.
We are here to offer
you and your family
peace of mind.
For information
Contact Rosanne
514-481-7727 ext 223
Rosanne.puritz@szbe.org
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