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PASSOVER | SPRING / 5781 | NATIONAL EDITION
Netanyahu personally
thanks MDA
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The Effect of the
Vaccine & Immunity
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Holiday greetings from Joseph Amzallag, National President
Although Purim and volunteers, entrepreneurs, young children,
NATIONAL Passover are a month apart start-ups and anyone who can help us scale up
Joseph Amzallag and seem to bear different our overall operations, activities, and cement
National President meanings, there are our longstanding foundations.
Sidney Benizri actually some significant Thanks to virtual conferencing platforms and
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Samuel Moyal servitude. lives and businesses around the globe.
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OTTAWA together, both events are happening within the and every one of you better health, more
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Thomas Casler, Co-Chair il existe en fait des liens significatifs et très forts épouser et adhérer aux principes fondamentaux
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Joseph Amzallag,
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Netanyahu personally thanks MDA
ISRAEL
Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu arrived at the MDA
Vaccination Drive in Acre on
February 3. The complex
operates as part of the national
vaccination campaign "Lend a
Shoulder". During his visit, the
Prime Minister met with MDA
Director General Eli Bin, MDA
vaccination staff, and the
citizens who came to be
vaccinated.
Eli Bin took the Prime Minister
for a tour of the complex and
gave him detailed explanations
of the organization’s unique
approach in vaccinating as
“Thank you to the MDA Director General and the excellent staff.
efficiently as possible. The Thank you very much!”
Prime Minister got an inside – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
look at MDA's special
vaccination trailer which
increases accessibility to the
vaccine and contributes greatly
to the efficiency of MDA’s
efforts. In addition, Eli Bin
thanked the Prime Minister for
the great trust that MDA
receives from the government.
"I congratulate the Prime
Minister for dedicating his time
and effort to visiting our
vaccination complex in Acre. We
are pleased with the support
and assistance from Prime
Minister Netanyahu and the
Israeli government and we will
continue to fight the
Coronavirus. In order to return
to a blessed routine of life, I call
on all Israeli citizens to come more than 35 percent had age of 16 by the end of March. pandemic but we are still in
and get vaccinated.” – MDA already received both doses. In He argues that this will allow for competition with the virus and
Director General Eli Bin other words, out of a population a post-pandemic reopening of the mutation. We will be the first
of 9.3 million, more than 4.5 the country in April. country in the world to come out
According to Health Minister million have received the first of corona. An additional effort,
Yuli Edelstein, as of March 1, dose and over 3.25 million have “We must make the extra effort and we will come out of it
Israel had already administered received both. Prime Minister to vaccinate the 50+ age group together and come back to life.
the first vaccine dose to over 50 Benjamin Netanyahu aims to first, but also the young people. Go get vaccinated!” – Prime
percent of its population, while vaccinate all Israelis over the We are about to defeat the Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 3 |
TORONTO
By Alex Hartman
Rolling her eyes, she answered
"Sure!...Believe that if you want!"
With that, Tova, my wife of 40 years, left the
room snickering.
Well...that wasn't polite.
I had just told her that Hershel Recht from
Canadian Magen David Adom had called to
ask if I would write a short article for an
upcoming newsletter. We had just
contributed another ambulance to CMDA. I
then simply wondered if I was being asked
because I might have actually become
"popular" at 63?
Of course not.
Hershel is a pro and he realizes that one of
Is Giving...Therapy?
the best ways to get people to give is to Alex and Tova Hartman & family 40 years ago, my father-in-law told me that
get those who DO give, to tell others a major reason he gave was that it made
their reasons. Fortunately, in addition to an interest in him feel good. He was right. Material
I was raised in a modest bungalow in the medicine, my sons, Jason, Mike and Brian, possessions can be fun to acquire and
Bathurst Manor section of Toronto, with my also inherited a love of giving and of Israel. possess. The satisfaction that having
twin brother, Gerald, by our parents, Leslie My son Mike is now continuing this legacy “things” can give is, however, often fleeting
and Gabriella Hartman. My 105-year-old with his daughters, Lesley and Danielle. and empty of substance. Giving to others,
mother still lives in that house and continues on the other hand, can give you
Why CMDA? Since 1930, MDA has grown to extraordinary satisfaction. It can give you
to give. They were Holocaust survivors who become Israel’s national emergency
had lost almost everything. What they peace and balance that no material
medical, disaster, ambulance and blood possession can duplicate. Giving can be an
imprinted upon us was a love of Judaism bank service. It is staffed by more than
and their desire to assist their fellow Jews. important stabilizer, akin to effective
10,000 people, mostly volunteers. They are therapy. For those of you who have a
There were no fancy houses, cottages, or the figurative life’s blood of Israel and world
luxury cars in our lives. That didn't matter. religious background, you know that human
renowned in the area of first-aid training. kindness and giving elevate you and truly
When they could scrape together the
necessary funds, they bought and donated Aren’t other organizations worthwhile? Sure represent behaving “in G-d’s image”.
a Torah to the local shul, to honour those they are…I won’t be hoodwinked into For a more scholarly discourse on the
who had been lost. Later, they saved up believing that any one of heart, liver, kidney, psychology, philosophy and halacha
and purchased an ambulance for Magen lung, etc., is more important than the others. involved in giving, feel free to speak to my
David Adom. Therefore, I go with the organization or brother, Gerald. In addition to a lively
cause that I feel is vital and well-run. My discussion, he may additionally grace you
Tova's parents, Nachum and Lea Shore, friends in Israel, who are well-connected
served in the Israeli War of Independence. with a glass of fine Scotch. Otherwise, try
politically and medically, encourage their your therapist, Rabbi, Rebbetzin, friend, or
They came to Canada, via the USA, and own family members to volunteer and
shared my parents’ belief in the importance Labradoodle.
associate with MDA. I can’t think of a better
of helping our Jewish brethren. My dad had testimonial than that. Why give again? That’s easy. Who doesn’t
great fondness and respect for Tova’s want to repeat a pleasant and fulfilling
father, Nachum….despite his being Polish Why give? This is the most important experience? If we could have a life-altering
and not Hungarian. question. The most basic answer is because pleasure only once in a lifetime, then there
they desperately deserve and need our would be lots of delicious pizza left uneaten
Tova and I donated an ambulance years ago assistance. As a physician, I know that the
because we wanted to do something in the world.
difference between life and death is often
worthwhile to assist our fellow Jews in Israel. timely, state-of-the-art medical care. In summary, give and keep giving to CMDA.
This time, I had pledged to myself (a neder in Give because Magen David Adom needs it
Hebrew) that if all three of my sons finished If simply wanting “to do the right thing” isn’t and will make great use of your gift. Give
med school and their residencies, I would enough, let me give you another reason to because ultimately you may be the one who
contribute another ambulance to CMDA. donate…Do it for yourself! benefits most from your giving.
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CMDA EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR SERIES
The Effect of the Vaccine & Immunity
What it Takes to Beat COVID-19
NATIONAL
In February, CMDA
launched a new
Exclusive Webinar Series
to keep Canadians
informed on the amazing
work Magen David Adom
is doing to combat the
pandemic.
The first webinar was
held on February 2 and
addressed the question
so many people are
asking: How effective is
the COVID-19 vaccine on
immunity? The event
that MDA, in addition to playing the pandemic and how the According to Uri, the key is to
featured Professor Nadav
a major role in trying to control Israeli government, the Health understand the people first and
Davidovitch, an epidemiologist
the spread of the virus, must still Ministry, and Magen David then come up with solutions that
and Director of the School of
deal with emergencies on a Adom have all worked together address the issues directly. The
Public Health at Ben Gurion
daily basis. to tackle them. She outlined vaccines are given at least
University, as well as Yonatan
21 days apart, depending on
(Yoni) Yagodovsky, Director of
Israelis a leader and at the forefront the brand. Once an individual
International Relations at Magen
has received the second
David Adom. Moderating the of the vaccination cam paign and, vaccination, he/she is con-
webinar was Dr. Stanley w ith help,w e w illdefeat the coronavirus sidered to be fully immune and
Herman, a physician with the
International Unit of Magen
and return to our daily lives. is given a green passport for six
months. At the present, it is not
David Adom.
On March 3, CMDA held a important differences between known how long immunity will
Professor Davidovitch last.
second webinar that focused on Canada and Israel and how
acknowledged MDA’s efforts in
Israel’s innovative approach to there are major factors in Eli Bin, MDA Director General
mitigating the spread of the
tackling the virus. The event acquiring vaccines and said, “We have taken a
virus through its “Covid
featured Professor Ilana immunizing the population. significant step in eradicating
Ambassadors”, a group of
Belmaker, Associate Professor Uri Shacham explained that the the pandemic. It is an important
citizens who educate individuals
of Public Health at Ben Gurion focus on the human element day when the elderly, parents,
in their community about safety
University of the Negev and must be considered when grandparents who are at high
measures related to the
former Chief Physician for carrying out such a large-scale risk and a top priority in terms of
coronavirus. In response to a
Israel’s Health Ministry, operation. “There is a lot of vaccinations, can breathe a sigh
question about immunizing
Southern District. As well, the news circulating regarding the of relief and see the light at the
children under 12, the professor
event featured Uri Shacham, vaccine and many people have end of the tunnel. Israel is a
explained that at the present
Chief of Staff and Director of the fears. By properly educating leader and at the forefront of the
time, vaccinations are only
COVID-19 Vaccination Program staff and volunteers, MDA has vaccination campaign and, with
being given to those aged 16
at Magen David Adom. been able to vaccinate many help, we will defeat the
and up. Pregnant women are
Professor Belmaker spoke in Israelis in a short time.” coronavirus and return to our
being vaccinated, as are those
detail of the unique challenges daily lives.”
who have previously had the
virus. Yoni Yagodovsky stressed that Israel faces in dealing with
CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 5 |
An Interview with Lenny Shapiro
CMDA Chair, Calgary Chapter
CALGARY every day. That takes a toll on the staff, both
Lenny Shapiro, and his wife, Faigel, have mentally and physically.
supported Canadian Magen David Adom for CMDA: Why is the work of CMDA so vital?
many years. Recently, they generously Mr. Shapiro: Let us remember that MDA is
donated an ambulance and an Emergency Israel’s national emergency medical service
Medi Cycle. The following is an interview but it is funded through donations and the
with Mr. Shapiro. generosity of supporters. The money we
CMDA: Thank you for your many years of raise in Canada is used to purchase
support. Why did you select CMDA? ambulances, emergency medical scooters,
Mr. Shapiro: Magen David Adom is a and countless other pieces of essential
remarkable organization, founded 90 years medical equipment.
ago with the mandate to save the lives of all CMDA: What is the focus for you
citizens of Israel, regardless of race, colour, this Passover?
or social-economic group. MDA is there for
all Israelis. Mr. Shapiro: The need is always growing but
CMDA:While Israel has been a world this Passover we are asking people to
CMDA: The organization relies on the work leader in getting its citizens vaccinated support CMDA by contributing to the
and efforts of volunteers like yourself. against COVID-19, for MDA the challenge purchase of life-saving defibrillators. We
Mr. Shapiro: There are dozens of Canadians continues. know how effective these devices are at
doing their part for CMDA, but what is Mr. Shapiro: That’s right. MDA has been on saving lives.
amazing is the story in Israel. Most people the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 CMDA: What other things is CMDA doing
do not realize that MDA has more than from the very beginning. Of course, as first in Western Canada?
27,000 volunteers helping to run the responders to most emergency medical
organization. Without these volunteers, Mr. Shapiro: We are reaching out to the
incidents, the staff and volunteers come community as often as we can. I am so
MDA could not function. face-to-face with many COVID-19 patients
proud of the efforts of Sharon Fraiman,
CMDA Western Canada Director, and Don
Sharpe, Alberta Health Services paramedic,
for their dedication in presenting the “First 7
Minutes” program to community leaders
and supporters in the west. While COVID-19
has slowed things down, this program has
been presented to leaders in dozens of
communities.
CMDA: Is there anything you would like
to add?
Mr. Shapiro: On behalf of Faigel and myself,
I want to wish everyone a Happy Pesach. It
looks like this will be another year of virtual
Seders, but things are looking better.
I would also like to encourage both past and
new donor to find out more about CMDA
and to support our efforts in Israel.
CMDA: Thank you, Mr. Shapiro.
Chag Pesach Sameach to you, Faigel and
your family.
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THE GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE
NATIONAL
By Mark Halpern
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CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 7 |
2 0 2 1 N AT I O N A L C A M PA I G N
Israel has been hit hard by the
pandemic and Magen David
ISRAEL NEEDS US
Adom (MDA), Israel’s only Please answer the call
National Emergency Rescue &
Blood Services organization, by supporting CMDA’s
needs us more than ever. NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Your donations will replenish urgently
needed supplies of vital medical equipment
for MDA’s lifesavers who are on the
frontlines each and every day.
MDA is not a government agency and it is
not funded by the State of Israel. It relies on
contributions from generous donors in the
diaspora. Simply put, your donations have
the power to change millions of lives in Israel
and beyond.
| 8 | CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL
MDA paramedics and EMTs depend on
your generosity for the equipment and
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in those critical minutes.
MDA’S VITAL NEEDS
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Used by MDA Paramedics for air accessibility when
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The most vital equipment used by MDA Paramedics In Israel, an MDA ambulance arrives on the scene
during emergency calls of an emergency in an average of seven minutes.
In comparison to global response times, MDA is
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CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 9 |
LO N D O N C H A P T E R A N N UA L C A M PA I G N 2 0 2 1
Nothing Can Stop Us
LONDON
Despite COVID-19 restrictions which These life-saving devices are being placed
resulted in the cancellation of their 2020 throughout the country, in small
annual event, the members of the London communities and in public crowded areas.
Chapter continue to raise funds for Magen Thanks to MDA technology, these AEDs are
David Adom. “Nothing can stop us,” said easy to operate and resuscitation can begin
Hazel Friedman, Co-Chair. “Through hard before MDA teams arrive on the scene.
work and determination, we are proud to be
able to donate an Emergency Medi-Cycle to “In the case of an emergency where every
the people of Israel.” second is critical, we are happy to be able to
support the life-saving efforts of Magen
This year’s annual campaign is no David Adom,” remarked Hazel Friedman.
exception. Although an actual event cannot
take place, coordinators Roslyn Caplan, For further information and to participate
Thomas Casler and Hazel Friedman, in in this year’s campaign, please call Hazel
consultation with the members of the Friedman at 519-642-2078.
chapter, have chosen to raise funds for
automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).
Making Sufganiyot the ‘Chanie’ Way
YOUNG LEADERSHIP “delighted” to host Chef Chanie Apfelbaum,
Instagram food sensation and best-selling
The current restrictions on social gatherings author, for an exciting virtual Sufganiya-
didn’t stop CMDA’s Young Leaders from making event in honour of Hanukkah.
staying connected with their peers
and spreading the word about Magen The evening began with some important
David Adom. On December 9, 2020, words from Young Leadership Chair,
CMDA’s Young Leaders Philippe Mamane, and a gripping video of
were genuinely MDA paramedics in action. We were
then transported to Chef Chanie’s
Chef Chanie Apfelbaum
home kitchen where she had a
wide variety of
In an hour’s time, our viewers learned how
ingredients and toppings
to make three of Chanie’s signature donuts
ready for her much-awaited
with some fillings and trimmings you never
demonstration. Chanie
pictured in or on a donut. From roasted
went step-by-step
pistachios and rosewater to peanut butter
as our viewers followed
and Oreos, it was an exquisite and tasty
in their home kitchens.
event with lots to take away.
Making Sufganiyot is a
very tricky and delicate Best of all, the event benefitted Magen
art, so getting all the steps David Adom’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
just right is crucial.
| 10 | CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAELBuilding Bridges and Friendships
WESTERN CANADA
Networking and outreach are very important elements of any whom we bridge differences and build friendships, all in support of
organization’s fundraising abilities. CMDA is proud to have an Magen David Adom in Israel.
excellent rapport with Christian communities across Canada with
Rev. Peter Fast Robert Gottselig
Rev. Peter Fast is the National Robert Gottselig is the
Director of Bridges for Peace Canada, Canadian Director for the
a Christian organization supporting Friends of Israel Ministry
Israel and building relationships (FOI). Friends of Israel began
between Christians and Jews in Israel more than 82 years ago in
and around the world. For years, as 1938 when a group of
an international organization based in Christian men and women in
Jerusalem with national offices in Philadelphia knew they had
eight countries, Bridges for Peace has to act to save the Jewish
stood by Magen David Adom (MDA) in people in Europe.
Israel, contributing ambulances, Immediately, they began to
Medi-Cycles and vital medical equipment. work with like-minded
“Here in Canada, it is an honour to partner with CMDA and collaborate European organizations to help as many Jews as possible with
with our good friend, Sharon Fraiman, the Western Region Director. In food, clothing, shelter, and even passports. Today, FOI
supporting Israel and standing with CMDA, Canadians across this continues to support the Jewish nation and Israel and it is a
country are able to contribute to the stability, health, and well-being good friend of Canadian Magen David Adom.
of the State of Israel and the light that they are in our world. I highly “We are thrilled to work with Canadian Magen David Adom and
value the relationship between Bridges for Peace and CMDA and it is Sharon Fraiman, CMDA’s Western Region Director. Israel and
a blessing to contribute to the life-saving project of raising funds for a the Jewish people will always have a place in our hearts and
New Defibrillator Station. Shalom Shalom Friends!” together we can help make a difference to Israel’s many
growing needs. Blessings!”
Giving Back Through Leadership
likely be home,” he said. “It also gave member of the local CMDA Chapter. She
me the opportunity to reconnect with suggested to Rebeca, a journalist, that they
people I have not been able to see for form a Winnipeg chapter.
many months.” “Since then, we have had a number of
Ami extended his thanks to Daniel, Ari and events to raise both funds and awareness.
Martin Glikman for their help during the Unfortunately, COVID-19 has gotten in the
telethon. Ari had just returned after having way and certain events had to be
spent eight months studying at Hebrew cancelled,” said Ami.
University and volunteering with Magen
WINNIPEG Despite COVID-19, CMDA has provided Ami
David Adom in Ashdod. with a way to give back to Israel, the land of
(Original story: Myron Love) Ami became involved with CMDA his birth. “MDA is something that I really
Ami Bakerman, Chairman of CMDA’s approximately eight years ago through his cherish. It’s all about saving lives, not only
Winnipeg Chapter, describes the Chapter’s wife, Rebeca Kuropatwa, and his mother-in- in Israel, but in other countries when
recent telethon as a “mixed bag”. “While it law, Miriam Kuropatwa. Miriam and her called upon.”
was harder to recruit volunteers because of husband, Ralph, divide their time between
COVID-19, it meant that more people would Winnipeg and Vancouver where Miriam is a
CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 11 |TODA RABA
CMDA’s National Board of Directors extends grateful appreciation to
all the donors who have supported CMDA through the purchase of
Mobile Intensive Care Units, Ambulances, Emergency Medi-Cycles,
All Terrain Ambulances, AED Defibrillators and vital medical equipment.
| 12 | CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAELPresented to the People of Israel by
In loving memory of
Hyman Smith
Jacob Fajner z’l in loving memory of my beloved wife,
from Andre and Gisella Sipos
Erika Smith z’l
MONTREAL, CANADA 2020 OTTAWA, CANADA 2020
N‘ICE’ GIFT!
TORONTO
BLAST PLASMA/BLOOD FREEZER
Highly efficient advanced touch-screen technologies for easy cycle
control access, designed to meet strict requirements for the storage
of blood and blood components as it allows for a very fast
temperature rise/drop, homogenous and reproducible freezing.
Uses up to 40% less energy than conventional Freezer models.
CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAEL | 13 |SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM
MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AMBULANCE “TRAXTER” – EMERGENCY
(MICU) In Memory of ALL TERRAIN AMBULANCE MEDI-CYCLE
Alex and Tova Hartman Phil Wynn z”l Bill and Judy Mahon The Community of
In Honour of Jason, Mike, Brian, By his children Winnipeg, Manitoba London, ON
Lesley and Danielle Hartman, Paul, Jeff and Les
Toronto, ON Toronto, Canada, 2020
MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
(MICU)
The Reinitz Family
Montreal, QC Elizabeth & Steven Rubin – Ottawa, ON Marilyn Edelstein – Montreal West, QC
First Responder Life-Pack
Vivian Segall and Family – Cote St. Luc, QC In memory of Stanley Edelstein z’l
Neill and Linda Judelman – Toronto, ON
In memory of Avrum (Avie) Bercovitch z’l Faye Firestone – Toronto, ON
Alex Eisen – Toronto, ON
Goldie Sigal – Cote St. Luc, QC Mel and Marlyn Horowitz Fund – Toronto, ON
Ed Glina and Debbie Tessler – Toronto, ON
In memory of Gideon Grundland z’l Manya Stendel – Montreal, QC The Badner Family Fund – Toronto, ON
Therapeutic Blood Plasma In honour of Wolf Bronet Keith Miller – Saskatoon, Sask.
Anonymous – 2 bags
Exchange (TPE) Equipment Gary and Alyse Saltz – Thornhill, ON Lorne and Linda Greenwald – Toronto, ON
Perry Foster – Toronto, ON
Respiratory System In honour of our Grandchildren
Laura Finsten – Ancaster, ON Ozrower Mutual Benefit Society
Samuel and Renata Galperin – Toronto, ON Eli and Ellen Turkienicz Family Fnd.
Sylvia Shahin – Ottawa, ON – Toronto, ON –Toronto, ON
In memory of Albert Shahin z’l Goldstein Family Fund – Toronto, ON Leon Weaverman – Toronto, ON
Jack Mayer and Selma Linzer – Victoria, BC Wilensky Family Fund – Toronto, ON Bryan and Angela Gransden – Toronto ON
Mark and Heather Waldman – Thornhill, ON Anna Kremer – Toronto, ON
The Sydney & Florence Cooper Fnd. Dr. Brian Warshafsky – Toronto, ON Ruth and Randee Korman – Thornhill, ON
– Toronto, ON Hillel and Donna Kagan – Toronto, ON Torkin Family Fund – Toronto, ON
Marc Hunter – Sidney, BC Marsha Kazman and David Hager
Leslie and Iris Lenetsky – Cote St. Luc, QC Zahava Lambert – Toronto, ON – Toronto, ON
The Israel Goldgrub Charitable Fnd. Leighton and Edith Zook – Seguin, ON Albert and Sandra Page – Toronto, ON
David and Venessa Cohen – Thornhill, ON Doug Kimelman – Winnipeg, MB
– Toronto, ON Queenie Teichman – Toronto, ON
Frances Saltzman – Toronto, ON Sharon and Louis Goelman – Toronto, ON
Naomi Fund – Toronto, ON David and Deborah Weinstein – Ottawa, ON
Fred and Lionella Ullman – Westmount, QC Jack Reiter – Toronto, ON
Gilda Whyne – Toronto, ON Roz and Bill Halman – Toronto, ON
Lloyd Hoffer – Toronto, ON Irene Cohen – London, ON
Ron Savlov – Markham, ON In honour of Liora Tal and Daniel Tal
Emergency CPR Ventilator Justin Pertman – Edmonton, AB Norman and Cynthia Camerman
Bernie and Jennie Goldberger – Toronto, ON
– Toronto, ON
Seymour Saitowitz z’l – Toronto, ON Goldy Rosenberg – Concord, ON Malcolm Goldberg – Thornhill, ON
Stephen and Vicky Haber – Thornhill, ON
Aaron Waxman and Associates – Toronto, ON In memory of Jacob Rosenberg z’l Maurice Rabinovitch – Toronto, ON
In loving memory of Rachel Keter z’l
Marc and Michelle Moll – Toronto, ON Judy Hoenich – London, ON
Gale and Allan Garber – Maple, ON
Emergency Suction Pump Simon and Rachel Weisman – Toronto, ON
David and Francine Shields – Toronto, ON Jeff and Aviva Shiff and Family – Toronto, ON
Herman Frances celebrating his Alex and Tova Hartman & Family Ruth Chippen – Fredericton, NB
– Toronto, ON Tom and Susan Jutcovich – Toronto, ON
80th Birthday Joan Goldstein – Edmonton, AB
Celebrating Nachum Shore’s 91st Birthday Dorothy & Shelly Grostern and Family
– Hampstead, QC
Emergency Oxygen Tank Martin and Sandra Karp – Toronto, ON
In memory of Jackeline Grostern Sheiner z’l
Sphygmomanometer and
with Regulator David and Joyce Lawee – Toronto, ON Stethoscope
Victor Grostern – Ottawa, ON
Sandra Blitstein – Toronto, ON Gary and Judy Neinstein – Toronto, ON
Jerry and Sandra Genesove – Toronto, ON Michael and Nikki Shapiro – Ottawa, ON
Dr. Philip Seltzer – Toronto, ON In memory of his dear mother Steven Heitner – Thornhill, ON
Ian and Heather Ringel – Toronto, ON
W Donald and Irene W Bean – Toronto, ON Carol-Sue Shapiro z’l Alan and Sharon Kaplan – Stouffville, ON
Gary and Alyse Saltz – Thornhill, ON
Peter Godfrey – Toronto, ON Arthur Toft – Vancouver, BC Seymour Prince – Toronto, ON
Mark and Heather Waldman – Thornhill, ON
Dr. Fred and Karen Leitner – Toronto, ON Betty Valinsky – London, ON Alan Kreidstein – Toronto, ON
Interwide Investments Ltd. – Toronto, ON
Sandy & David Galet – Toronto, ON In memory of her daughter Ruth Bourne z’l Beverly and Elliott Lyons – Toronto, ON
Laura Finsten – Ancaster, ON
In honour of their granddaughter
Peter Ekstein Fund – Toronto, ON Lily Bender’s graduation Defibrillator Pad Edward and Helen Sheffman – Toronto, ON
Ladislao & Margaret Bergmo – Thornhill, ON David Amoils – Thornhill, ON
Kevin and Ariane Greenspan – Thornhill ON
Sandy & David Galet – Toronto, ON and Accessories Kit Morris and Feiga Freedman – Toronto, ON
In honour of their grandson Mark and Anne Mandell – Toronto, ON
In memory of Deborah Tobe-Greenspan z’l Sam Bender’s graduation Neal and Rhoda Inhaber – Thornhill, ON
Alan and Michelle Abrams – Toronto, ON Stanley and Jacqueline Reznick Jerry Rosenbloom – Toronto, ON
Sandy & David Galet – Toronto, ON – Abbotsford, BC
Judy Shane – Vancouver, BC In honour of their granddaughter Asher and Bonnie Saben – Thornhill, ON
HLC Consultants Ltd. – Richmond Hill, ON Daniel and Cindy Lichtman – Thornhill, ON
Dr. Jordana Wynn’s achievement Liliana Tannenbaum – Toronto, ON
Friends and Family in memory of Carolyn Goldberg – Montreal, QC Murray and Ellen Blankstein – Toronto, ON
Dr. Steven Fishman & Henza Miller
Andrew Raab z’l – Toronto, ON In honour of her brother Dan Pasca – Kitchener, ON – Toronto, ON
Dorothy & Shelly Grostern and Family Stephen Goldberg’s 70th Birthday Hillel and Donna Kagan – Toronto, ON Jordan and Abby Minuk – Toronto, ON
– Hampstead, QC Victor Grostern – Ottawa, ON Dr. Steven Fishman & Henza Miller Gary and Jeanette Hyde – Thornhill, ON
In memory of Jackeline Grostern Sheiner z’l Edna Johnson – Winnipeg, MB – Toronto, ON
Jewish Community Endowment Fund
Karen Katz – Toronto, ON Dr. R. S. Margolis – FamiTaz Community Fund Leonard and Judith Direnfeld – Toronto, ON of Windsor
In memory of her parents – Vancouver, BC Hilton and Aura Greenberg – Thornhill, ON
Dr. Eli and Mrs. Grace Katz z’l Avis Miller – Ottawa, ON and Trudy Miller Benjamin Korobkin – Jerusalem, Israel
– Toronto, ON David and Vanessa Cohen – Thornhill, ON
In memory of their parents Marcia and Pacel Bev Stone – Toronto, ON
Miller z’l on their yarzheits Shel and Cylia Bercovich – Calgary, AB
| 14 | CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM FOR ISRAELTOWARD THE PURCHASE OF URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL GIFTS SPECIAL DONATIONS MEMORIAL TRIBUTES FROM FAMILY
Kaila & Mundek Gross Fund
AND FRIENDS OF:
Jonathan Levine and
Rafeena Levin-Turner Dollard des Ormeaux, QC Dr. Stanley Venis z’l – Toronto, ON.
Brampton, ON ••• Beloved Father, Brother and Zedie
AED DEFIBRILLATOR 11 Paramedic ‘Life Pack’ Bags Harry & Judith Rossdeutscher
SYSTEMS ••• Cote St. Luc, QC Ann Rubin z’l – Toronto, ON.
Beloved Mother, Mother-in-law
Graham and Audrey Rosenberg and Bubbie
In loving Memory of our treasured Family Fund
Daniel Wolfe z’l Toronto, ON SPECIAL BIRTHDAY & Esther Glickman z’l – Toronto, ON.
From The Wolfe Family and Emergency Medical Equipment ANNIVERSARYWISHES Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother
••• and Great-Grandmother
Friends
Canada and USA Grant and Janie Parson Judy Goldberg – London, ON Chana Cymerman z’l – Toronto, ON.
La Salle, MB On the occasion of her 90th Birthday Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother
•••
••• Daniel Wolfe z’l – Toronto, ON.
In memory of my late wife Ricky Mandel – London, ON Beloved Father and Grandfather
Molly Pines z’l On the occasion of her 80th Birthday Andrew Raab z’l – Toronto ON.
From your husband Ray Pines Ben Katz – Calgary, AB Beloved Father, Father-in-law,
Toronto, ON Anita Morris – Hampstead, QC Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
••• The Mozeson Family – Edmonton, AB Ruth Bourne z’l – London, ON.
In Loving memory of Gail & Elliot Berzan – Montreal, QC Beloved Daughter
In honour of Debbie Rozenberg’s
Julius Needleman z’l 70th Birthday In memory of: Guta Fleising z’l, Morris Bibi z’l, Kenneth Golden z’l – Vancouver, BC.
May his memory be a blessing. Dr. Robert Bibi z’l, Neil Uditsky z’l Beloved Husband, Father,
Elizabeth & Steven Rubin – Ottawa, ON
and Linda Cohen z’l Father-in-law, Grandfather
Annette Needleman Michel Siritsky – Montreal, QC and Great-Grandfather
Suzanne & Barry Borer – Cote St. Luc, QC
Cheryl, Alvin, Josh & Noah Einhorn Szporer Family – Montreal, QC Margrit and Steven Stenge z’l
Sara & Leslie Breiner – Nepean, ON
Daniella & Yehuda Eklove In memory of Leon Szporer z’l – Montreal, QC.
In memory of Malka & Shmuel Feig z’l
Toronto, ON Sylvain Uzan – Westmount, QC Beloved, Parents, Grandparents
Ben, Simone, Jacqui, Harry & Myles Cohen and Great-Grandparents
••• – Winnipeg, MB
In memory of his parents, Emergency Tourniquets Device In honour of Dan Cohen’s 90th Birthday Hadassa & Theodore Wald z’l
– Montreal, QC.
Laszlo and Ethel Sipos z’l Meir and Alisa Schwartz – Toronto, ON Esther & Michael Deitcher & Family Beloved Parents and Grandparents
From André Sipos The Fuhrer Family Fnd. – Toronto, ON – Hampstead, QC Helen Atnikov z’l – Calgary, AB.
Cote St. Luc, QC Farokh and Dalya Hakimi – Toronto, ON In honour of Beryl Deitcher’s Beloved Mother, Mother-in-law,
••• Gary and Karen Levy – Thornhill, ON 90th & 91st Birthday Grandmother and Great Grandmother
In memory of his wife, Irene L Clark-Wolfson – Fenwick, ON Marlene Franks – Vancouver, BC
Erika Smith z’l Martin & Phyllis Bernbaum Endowment Fund Irwin Fried – Cote St. Luc, QC
From Hyman Smith – Toronto, ON In memory of Nancy Fried z’l
Ottawa, ON Rita Greenberg – Thornhill, ON Eva Friedman – Cote St. Luc, QC Friends of Ricky Mandel – London, ON
••• In honour of Joy Groll Sandy & David Galet – Toronto, ON In honour of her 80th Birthday
In Memory of Irving and Barbara Green Family Fnd. In honour of their granddaughter Lena Markel – Montreal, QC
Michael and Bridget Collins – Toronto, ON Charlotte Wynn’s birthday In memory of Isroel z’l
Friends of Israel Harold and Joan Somer Family Susan Karmazyn – Dollard des Ormeaux, QC Larry & Tyla Meyer – Richmond, BC
by Paul and Karen Collins – Toronto, ON Dr. Lorna Katz – Cote St. Luc, QC Sid Milech – Montreal West, QC
Edmonton, AB In honour of Dr. Ian Cohen Frances Kolinsky – Calgary, AB MVA Power Inc. – Hampstead, QC
••• Murray and Sandy Levine – Toronto, ON Elaine & Martin Labow – Cote St. Luc, QC David Rosner – Winnipeg, MB
Dedicated to the Hyman Beckerstein – Richmond Hill, ON In honour of Alex Benedek’s 70th Birthday Szporer Family – Montreal, QC
People of Israel by Harold & Joan Somer Family Charitable Fund Evelyne Landau – Dollard des Ormeaux, QC In memory of Leon Szporer z’l
Ira and Shirley Marder Michael and Josephene Cole – Toronto, ON In honour of Susan Kaplan’s special birthday Allan Wolfsohn – Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON Sonja Vogelsang – Midland, ON
Simon and Ellen Gulden – Markham, ON CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM
Alvin Zipursky – Toronto, ON
Michael & Sally Deverett & Family
– Thornhill, ON
In loving memory of Roman and
Wendy Radzinski – Toronto, ON
Peter and Audrey Diamant – Thornhill, ON
Tribute Cards & Certificates
Fay Lichtblau z’l Sheldon and Florence Miller – Montreal, QC FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Irving and Sandra Raskin – Toronto, ON Dr. and Mrs. Ari Eisen – Toronto, ON
Gerald Katz – Toronto, ON Eric and Nelle Lakien – Thornhill, ON
Howard and Riva Shein – Edmonton, AB Martin & Phyllis Bernbaum Endowment Fund
John and Haiva Derrick – Montreal, QC Mervin & Myrna Lass Fund – Toronto, ON
Raquel Castiel – Cote St. Luc, QC
Liliana Tannenbaum – Toronto, ON Intraosseous gun
Sons of Jacob Shalom Lodge HLC Consultants Ltd. – Richmond Hill, ON
– Richmond Hill, ON Interwide Investments Ltd. – Toronto, ON
Marlene Rattner – Toronto, ON Torkin Family Fund – Toronto, ON
In honour of Ian Rattner
Doron Schaffer and Family – Toronto, ON
Brian Steinhart and Valerie Rakow
– Toronto, ON Show them you care!
In honour of David Schaffer’s birthday Helene and Debbie Bauer – Toronto, ON
Marion Caplan – Montreal, QC
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Joel & Annette Bermack – Lethbridge, AB
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