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Holy Blossom Temple BulletinDecember/January 2010-2011 | Tevet/Shevat/Kislev 5771

Our Renewal Project gathers momentumIn this last Holy Blossom Temple Bulletin of 2010, we report on the signi!cant progress of our Renewal Project as we move toward our targeted groundbreaking in November 2011, 12 short months away.

First, some news on fundraising: We have reached another important threshold! Just days before the writing of this article (Nov. 1), our total climbed north of $18 million dollars. "at is truly fantastic news. As reported in our last Bulletin update, we are in the Major Gi#s portion of our fundraising plan, reaching out to approximately 250 Temple families who are able to contribute at this level. And it’s a critical time for our project. We are currently concluding the schematic design, and we have committed to raise just over $19 million (70 percent of the Temple’s share of the estimated total cost of the Project) in order for the next phase

— detailed design — to begin, early in the new year. Here’s a snapshot of how our hard-working canvassing team of 25 volunteers is approaching the task: Right now (Nov. 1), we have 11 major donors who are in the very !nal stages of making their !nancial commitments. Our canvassers have either booked, or are in the process of booking, !rm appointments with 30 additional families over the next three weeks. ("is total does not include those families who are on our list for appointments further out than three weeks.) Renewal is a project that simply must involve our entire Temple community, as we work to ensure our future. If you have not yet been contacted, as we widen our fundraising e$orts over the coming months beyond the Major Gi#s level, you will be. But you don’t have to wait. If you wish to make your donation now, please call our Foundation O%ce

(ext. 249), at the Temple or email [email protected] new webpage dedicated to Holy Blossom Renewal is now up and running. "e primary goal of our Renewal Project has always been to strengthen the bonds of our synagogue community, and we’d like you to think of our webpage as the digital version of community-building. Simply go to www.holyblossom.org and click on the Renewal logo located in the bottom le# corner to get regular updates on Renewal news, to browse drawings or to ask a question.Finally, a brief word about transition. Holy Blossom and our partner, the Leo Baeck Day School, are currently in active transition-planning discussions in order for the Project to meet its timelines. Watch for more news in our next Bulletin.

— David RosenbergRenewal Communications

[email protected]

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Life at Holy Blossom

For more details about Holy Blossom Temple programming or events, or to confirm information, call (416) 789-3291 or

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The Gerald Schwartz/Heather Reisman Centre for Jewish Learning at Holy Blossom Temple generously supports many of these programs.

M O N D AY S

Mondays @ the Temple 10 a.m.Book Talk: The Jew Is Not My Enemy 7.30 p.m. | Tarek Fatah Dec. 6

T U E S D AY S

Advanced Hebrew Grammar 11 a.m. | Rabbi Edward Goldfarb

Making Shabbat at Home: More than just Chicken Soup 7.30 p.m. | Bambi Katz Nov. 30

Christian Beginnings 7.30 p.m. | Prof. Barrie Wilson Jan. 11 to 25Introduction to Talmud Study 7.30 p.m. | Rabbi Karen Thomashow Feb. 22 to Mar. 8King David: Traitorous Serial Killer or National Religious Hero? 7.30 p.m. | Prof. James Diamond Mar. 29, Apr. 5 and 12

W E D N E S D AY S

Sisterhood Torah Study 9.30 a.m.| Rabbi Edward Goldfarb

The Yiddish Novel 11 a.m. | Rabbi Edward Goldfarb

Adult B’nei Mitzvah 7.15 p.m. | Rabbi Yael Splansky

Cultivating Kavannah 7.30 p.m. | Rabbi Yael Splansky Feb. 2 to 16The Blessing of a B Minus 7.30 p.m. | Beth Goldstein and Rabbi Yael Splansky Mar. 23 to Apr. 6

T H U R S D AY S

Beyond the Conflict 7.30 p.m. | Prof. Gillian Helfield Dec. 2Beyond the Chuppah 8 p.m. | Eileen and David Berger Feb. 3 to Mar. 3Jewish Religious Responses to the Rebirth of Israel 10.30 a.m. | Rabbi Michael Stroh Apr. 7 to 28

F R I D AY S

Shabbat Shira Celebration 6 p.m. | Jan. 14

S AT U R D AY S

Torah Study 9 a.m. | Rabbi John Moscowitz

Learner’s Minyan 10.15 a.m. | Rabbi Edward Goldfarb Jan. 8, Feb. 12 and Mar. 12Jewish Spiritual Direction: Affirming and Deepening Our Spiritual Lives after Kiddush | Michelle Katz Dec. 18, Jan. 22 and Feb. 19

S U N D AY S

Temple Singers Rehearsal 10 a.m. Sunday Book Club 10.30 a.m. | Sharon Singer Dec. 12, Jan. 16 and Feb. 13

D e c e m b e r / J a n u a r y 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 | Te v e t / S h e v a t / K i s l e v 5 7 7 1 3

These days, as we plan for the future of Holy Blossom Temple, responsibilities fall more heavily than ever on the shoulders of the president of the synagogue (along with his or her leadership colleagues).

Larry Babins has now stepped down a#er two years as our president, and can speak to this !rst hand.

Holy Blossom’s president, like those of other synagogues, is at the centre of the action. "e tasks are numerous, the burdens signi!cant, the pay low and the gratitude comes and goes. More importantly, the stakes for the institution are hardly small.

L E A D S H I P A N D D E V O T I O NNonetheless, leaders such as Larry Babins persevere, devoting time and e$ort,

not for personal glory, rather, for the betterment of the institution. Larry has embodied this quality and has worked tirelessly — not just over these past two years, but for many years previously. He will be missed, and we will continue to seek his counsel a#er a well-deserved vacation with Janice, who is ever-supportive of her husband’s e$orts.

Now, it is Mark Anshan’s turn at the presidency. A native Torontonian, born into the synagogue, Mark has long strongly identi!ed with this congregation — its ethos, its identity and its principles. Having assumed leadership positions beginning as a teenager, over the years Mark has headed various committees and task forces — doing so with love of the synagogue, and of the Jewish People.

We wish for Mark the same success as for Larry Babins and our previous leaders, as we understand that their success is ours. For the work isn’t easy and neither are the times.

And these days are di$erent, are they not? Change is all about us. "ings move rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, what was no longer, is.

Nonetheless, belonging and belief remain the cornerstones of a strong Jewish identity, of religious behaviour and of the possibility of knowing our God — and are best found and learned in the synagogue.

"e work done by lay leadership — o#en behind the scenes, ensuring, among other things, our !nancial stability and organizational health — is crucial in giving strength to the synagogue’s raison d’etre.

M O V I N G F O R W A R DWe wish Mark and his Board good luck and Godspeed. We are with them in the work of their hands and the hopes of their hearts, both directed to the ongoing health of Holy Blossom Temple, and no less to the service of God and the Jewish People.

D A I LY S E R V I C E SMonday to Friday at 7.30 a.m. Shacharit | Monday to !ursday at 6 p.m. Mincha | Sunday at 9 a.m. ShacharitOn Dec. 27 and 28, 2010 and Jan. 3, 2011, Shacharit Services will be held at 9 a.m.

S H A B B AT S E R V I C E SFriday at 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat | Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Shabbat Morning and Family Shabbat Services Tot Shabbat will be held on Fridays, Dec. 3 (Chanukah – Service only 6 p.m.) and 17 (Service and craft 5.30 p.m.), 2010, and Jan. 7 (Service and dinner 6 p.m.) and 21 (Service and craft 5.30 p.m.), 2011. Shabbat Fusion will be held Dec. 3, 2010, at 6.30 p.m.

The Bulletin is published throughout the year by Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5P 3K9. Telephone: (416) 789-3291; Fax: (416) 789-9697; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.holyblossom.org. Honorary President: John A. Geller; President: Mark Anshan; Rabbis: John Moscowitz; Yael Splansky; Karen Thomashow; Edward Goldfarb; Cantor: Benjamin Z. Maissner; Cantorial Soloist: Lindi Rivers; Director of Education: Deborah K. Spiegel; Director of Development: Adele Sacks; Rabbi Emeritus: Dow Marmur; Senior Scholar: W. Gunther Plaut; Executive Director: Benjamin Applebaum; Holy Blossom Temple Foundation Chair: Alison Schwartz; Director of Membership: Shannon Tramer;Bulletin Editor: Judy Nyman; Design and Production: nymanink.concepts that click

Holy Blossom Temple was founded in 1856 and is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and the Canadian Council for Reform Judaism.

Rabbi John Moscowitz [email protected]

Larry Babins and Mark Anshan | In Perspective

Worship

"e Sisterhood Library has a small number of large-print books and is currently trying to expand this collection to meet the needs of some members of our congregation who love to read but

have di%culty seeing regular-sized print. We also have some talking books. If you, or someone you know, would bene!t from these types of books, please visit the Library on Monday or Wednesday

mornings from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Our librarian, Sharon Singer, would be glad to help. You can also reach her at the Library (ext. 235), at the Temple if you have any questions.

For the love of reading


Our 2010/2011 Temple Board of Directors Holy Blossom Temple would not be the vibrant and caring institution it is without the dedication of our many volunteers, including those who o$er their time as members of our Board of Directors.

O"cers: Mark S. Anshan, President; Earl Lipson, Vice President; Gary Posen, Financial Secretary; Heather Crawford, Treasurer; Tom Friedland, SecretaryImmediate Past President: Larry BabinsHonorary Directors: David Baskin;

Barry Borden; Myer Brody; Henrietta Chesnie; Morris Cooper; Alan Gar!nkel; Diana Goodman; Elliott Jacobson; Richard Krelstein; Richard Lorie; Nancy Ruth; Barry Silver; Sheila Smolkin and Fred ZemansHonorary President: Jack GellerWardens: Harold Emsig; Marilyn Farber; David Hart; Leonard Levy; Mary Seldon; Morris VigodaDirectors nominated for a two-year term: David Berger; Eric Beutel; Phyllis Denaburg; Joan Garson; Larry Ritchie;

Harvey Schipper; Alison SchwartzDirectors nominated for a one-year term: Fern Lebo Directors continuing a second year of a two-year term: Pam Albert; Gord Arbess; Bob Cooper; Hugh Furneaux; Susan Stronell; Lisa Taylor Department Chairs: David Berger, Membership; Phyllis Denaburg, Jewish Living; Sarita Dotan, Worship; Je$ Dicker, Education; Gary Posen, Finance; Lawrence Ritchie, Administration

David Berger is a Certi!ed Management Consultant (CMC) registered in Ontario, Canada, and a Director (Partner) of Western Management Consultants of Ontario, based in the Toronto o%ce. He is a Professional Engineer registered in Alberta, Canada and has an industrial engineering undergraduate degree and an MBA. David’s family has a long history, spanning four generations, with Holy Blossom Temple.Eric Beutel is a Portfolio Manager at a small investment holding company. He sits on the boards of two public, as well as two private, companies. For the second year in a row, he is co-chairing the Business Cabinet division of the UJA campaign 2011. He also sits on the Investment Advisory Committee of the UJA Endowment Fund. He is married to Deborah Siegel and is the proud parent of three children, who all attend Holy Blossom’s Religious School.Phyllis Denaburg is a Director

of Operational Risk Management for Scotiabank. She is a gabbai for Shabbat during the High Holy Days, an active volunteer for Out of the Cold, and she coordinates the breakfast crew. She is also an alumnus of the Holy Blossom Temple Leadership Development Program.Joan Garson is a native of Halifax and was a scholarship student at Dalhousie University. Joan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1973. She earned her Law Degree at University of Toronto in 1978, and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980. In addition to her business, professional and family responsibilities, Joan plays a highly active role in the community. She is very active in many Holy Blossom committees and is involved in the Temple's Renewal Project. Larry Ritchie is a lawyer and is currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Senior Policy Advisor for the Canadian Securities Transition

O%ce, which is charged by the Canadian federal government with leading the initiative to establish a Canadian national securities regulator. He is on secondment from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where he has been Vice Chair since 2007. Dr. Harvey Schipper is both an engineer and a physician, who has combined disciplines to bring innovation to the health and life sciences sector and from research bench to the bedside and public policy. He is the author of more than 100 publications.Alison Schwartz joined the Holy Blossom Temple Board of Directors in 2005. She was the Chair of the Department of Jewish Living 2007, and the Chair of the Annual Contribution Campaign 2008 and 2009. Alison has been the Vice Chair of the Temple Foundation 2009, and is currently the Chair of the Holy Blossom Temple Foundation.

David Berger Eric Beutel Phyllis Denaburg Joan Garson Larry Ritchie Dr. Harvey Schipper Alison Schwartz

Introducing our new Board members


Shabbat Shira

Celebration

Kabbalat Shabbat Fri. Jan.14, 2011 | 6 p.m.

Shabbat Sat. Jan.15, 2011 | 10.30 a.m.

Musical Heritage Concert

Seeds of Sun — A Musical Tribute to Naomi Shemer Sun. Jan. 16, 2011, at 8 p.m. | Tickets $25 (adults), $18 (students under 25 years.)

For information about the Musical Heritage Series, visit www.holyblossom.org/musical_heritage_concerts.htm or call Mari Lynn Rusak (ext. 224), at the Temple. For more information about Mattan Klein and Seeds of Sun, visit their respective websites: www.mattanklein.com and www.seedsofsun.com.

Celebrating Shabbat Shira | Cantor’s Notes

The incredible Mattan Klein and Seeds of Sun, the leading Israeli Jazz ensemble in North America, return to Holy Blossom Temple on Sun. Jan. 16, 2011, for a Shabbat Shira concert featuring a musical tribute to Naomi Shemer — hailed as the “!rst lady of Israeli song.” "is unique concert collaboration will feature the jazz Israel/

New York ensemble combined with our own musical forces, including our many Temple choirs and me.

During her career, Naomi Shemer contributed to the creation of the unique sounds of Israeli culture and music. Her works, of both poetry and music, have enriched Jewish musical life the world over. Her songs are loved and known in every corner of the universe. Wherever a Jewish community exists, her songs resonate loud and proud in the heart of every Jew.

S H A B B AT S H I R ATo create an added spiritual resonance to our Worship Services, Mattan Klein and a select group of gi#ed young jazz musicians will be with us for the entire Shabbat Shira weekend of Fri. Jan. 14 and 15, 2011.

Please mark your calendars as this promises to be a special and unique weekend for all ages.

Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner

[email protected]

Special thanks to Phyllis Cincinatus, Chair of the Festivals Committee. She and her terri!c team of volunteers, including many of our teens, brought the fall harvest into our sukkah and the joy of Simchat Torah to all who came to dance with our Torah Scrolls. "anks to Gillian Hel!eld, Co-Chair of our Family Programming Committee and Deborah

Siegel for making the Congregational Sukkah party so much fun. "anks to Drs. Mary Elliot and Ruth Hussman of our Social Action Committee for making our Water Walk with Free "e Children such a success. Check out Margot Friedman's excellent video at youtube.com/holyblossomtemple.

"anks also to Baeck ("e Leo Baeck Social Justice Choir) for stopping tra%c with their strong voices! Co-Chairs of the Social Action Committee, Dr. Gord Arbess and Gerri Richmond, have led our congregation in a number of impor-tant initiatives over the past three years. We applaud their good work.

Fall celebrations thank you

Mattan Klein (second from right) and Seeds of Sun


We asked and you answered!

B E N E FA C T O R $7,200+

Rotman

PAT R O N $ 3 6 0 0 +

Bernard Zucker

S P O N S O R $ 1 8 0 0 +

Eric Petersiel, Tami Moscoe, Lilah & Micah

Rabbi Yael Splansky & Dr. Adam Sol and

Anonymous Donors

L E A D E R $ 1 0 0 0 +

When Holy Blossom Temple set the Annual Contribution Campaign fundraising goal for this year, we were mindful of the continuing economic situation and its impact on many of our members. We knew more members would be challenged to give, and still others would need us, even more, to help subsidize their membership in order to remain part of our congregation. It is through this campaign that we truly become the Reform Jewish destination for all who want to share in our community.

We are pleased to report that thanks to the generosity of the 500+ member families listed below, we raised more than $539,000. Our heartfelt thanks to all of our donors!

It is not too late to make a contribution to this year’s Annual Contribution Campaign and receive a tax receipt for the current year. Please call Shannon Tramer (ext. 227), at the Temple, to make your gi# today.

Thank you to our Annual Contribution Donors


S U P P O R T E R $ 5 0 0 +

David Dennis &'

$ 1 – $ 4 9 9


"e entire congregation is invited to our Chanukah celebration on Fri. Dec. 3, 2010, at 4.30 p.m. "is inter-generational event is one of the highlights of the

year. Enjoy live music, dreidel games, story telling and, of course, latkes and all the trimmings. Bring your own chanukiyah and we will light the candles

together.

Immediately following the Chanukah party and candle-lighting, we’ll welcome in Shabbat with three simultaneous Services: Tot Shabbat, Shabbat Fusion and the Congregational Service for all (with a special program for Hot Shots, ages 6 to 10).

"ere is something for everyone!

Pre-registration required. Cost: members $10; non-members $12; children younger than six years old are free. For more details, or to

register, please call Elana Fehler (ext. 221), at the Temple, or email [email protected] by Wed. Dec. 1, 2010.

Chanukah — the Festival of Lights


Our good fortune continues | Our Schools

Every Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning, the buzz of our students is high in the hallways and the classrooms of Holy Blossom Temple’s Religious School. Students eagerly arrive to their classrooms ready to begin their daily studies.

A most amazing feature of our classrooms is that in each, we !nd a keen, ready-to-assist student-teacher smiling and waiting for his or her students to arrive.

O L D E R H E L P I N G YO U N G E R"is year, as in previous years, a great cadre of Grade 11 and 12 students, who have worked hard to complete their Con!rmation studies, now devote their precious Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday a#ernoons to help in classes with our youngest students. "ese student-teachers are truly a breath of fresh air. "ey are the ones who are

attuned to the rhythm of our students. At times, a friendly hello brings a younger student into a conversation. It also a$ords these younger students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a di%cult Hebrew lesson. Whatever the issue, our younger students have an older student lending a helping hand.

Our teachers are also very thankful for student-teacher assistance with our youngest students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 2, or our students in Grades 3 to 6.

Our student-teachers’ participation is an overwhelmingly positive experience for everyone: the student-teachers and the students they assist.

For many years, Myrna Ross, the Student-Teacher Coordinator, has seen her minions mature through their experiences in the classroom. Myrna spends many hours cajoling, invigorating and supporting our teens. It is always the best part of her week.

We o#en hear about the wonderful endeavours of our student-teachers: job hunting, working at summer camps

and applying to university and graduate studies. Each has been enhanced by his or her experiences while student teaching at Holy Blossom Temple.

Our oldest students are not the only ones getting into the leadership role. Each year, our Grade 6 students gather together to lead the rest of the Lower School in a day-long Chanukah Maccabiah.

"is year, like many in the past, we will have games, activities and a new bouncy dreidel castle — all organized by our Grade 6 students.

We are proud of their accomplishments as they begin the process of leadership of their fellow students. It is wonderful to see their bright eyes and smiling faces as they lead their younger counterparts.

G R O W I N G I N T O H O LY B LO S S O MLeadership at Holy Blossom is intrinsic to our growth as a congregation and community. It all begins when our members are young. And we get to enjoy a wonderful experience watching them grow.

Debbie Spiegel Director of Education

[email protected]

Myrna Ross (second from left) works with three of our student teachers(left to right): Nathan Morgulis, Max Boyd and Isaac Dicker.


Welcome to Our Temple family

We are delighted to welcome the following new members and their families to Holy Blossom Temple:

Linda & Marshall Beyer, and JoshuaYolland BittonJess CrockettLiane MacDonald & Avram DenburgAngela Ho & Mark Fruitman, and Katie and

ChloeJennifer Steel & Adam Givertz, and Jacob,

Benjamin and EllieSara Gelgor & Je#rey Goldman, and Peter

and RebeccaAudrey & Jeremy Grushcow, and Ellie and

DanielTerry Hawkes & Je# Sackman, and Jake and

AlexaMaxine & Berkeley HynesJulius KarlinskyStacey KayElyse Korman, and Charley and PaigeHarry MansonIrina Monahu & Steven Mason, and Liam

and MillaMichelle Matin, and JonahMacy Cheung & David NadlerCorinne Pruzanski, and Estella and MichelleJanis & Paul Rivett, and Daniella, Max and

JakeDaniel SternBrad Stringer, and Skyler and JadePatricia & Sergio Vulej, and Walter and

NicoleGeorgie Greenstein & Joel WagmanKaren & Steven Weisz, and Matthew, Sydney

and JacobSarah Willinsky & Daniel Berens

Mazal TovDr. Steven E. Fremes, on becoming Head,

Division of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Schulich Heart Centre !rst incumbent of the Dr. Bernard S. Goldman Chair in Cardiac Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and the University of Toronto.

Holy Blossom Temple Sisterhood, on receiving the Kol Hadash Award in Programming from Women of Reform Judaism(WRJ) Northeast District. "is award, presented every two years, was for the program “Unique Lives Transformed.”

Pnina Margolese, on beeing elected to the WRJ Northeast District Board.

David Rosenberg, on being appointed Chief Creative O%cer of Bensimon Byrne Advertising.

Lorie Shekter-Wolfson, on winning the 2010 Colleges Ontario Award for service, for her role in leading the development of George Brown College's new campus on Toronto's waterfront.

Elizabeth Wolfe, on being appointed Chair of UJA Federation.

B I R T H S

Elise & Neal Dlin, on the birth of a daughter, Brayden Rose Dlin, sister to Joshua. Proud grandparents are the late Barbara & Neville Alexander, Moshe Dlin & Rosalie Neopom, and Marlene & Wayne Pulver. Proud great-grandmother is Ida Shapiro.

Lou & Sheldon Dale, on the birth of a grandson, Kyle Ethan Schell, son of Jennifer Dale & Christopher Schell and brother to Adam. Other proud grandparents are Deb & Rod Schell. Proud great-grandparents are Shirley & Scarlat Albright, Gail & Malcolm Dombrofsky, Helen & Ken Schell, and Teresa Foulds.

Cheryl & Eric Foster, on the birth of a daughter, Cara Samantha Foster. Proud grandparents are Joanne & Garry Foster, and Rosalind & Randy Drutz. Proud great-grandparents are Helen & Irving Drutz, Shirley Foster, Lily Goldberg and Clara Stein.

Barry & Marcie Gordon on the birth of a grandson, Everett Scott Perlus, son of Joanna & Miklos Perlus, and brother to Dov. Other proud grandparents are Jon & Donna Perlus. Proud great-grandparents are the late Mervyn & Doris Levinter and Naomi Bender.

Cynthia & Brian Hands on the birth of a grandson, Elliot Carter Hands, son of Desirée Klein & Stuart Hands and brother to Jacob. Other proud grandmother is Ria Klein.

Aviva Leber & Colman Nefsky, on the birth of a son, Simon Morris Nefsky. Proud grandparents are Phyllis & Gil Nefsky and Miriam & Michael Leber. Proud great-grandparents are Doris Laskin, David Leber and Annie Werner.

Joy & Mark Resnick, on the birth of a daughter, Hailey Madison Resnick. Proud grandparents are Harriette Laing and Michael Laing, and Arlene & Arthur Resnick. Proud great-grandmother is Ruth Spencer.

Joanna Davidson & Brian Rodney, on the birth of a daughter, Willow Rachel Rodney. Proud grandparents are Vickie Cuthbert, Mitchell Davidson, and Sheila & Richard Rodney.

Barbara & Jeremy Sandler, on the birth of a daughter, Shira Caroline Sandler, sister to Aliyah Rose. Proud grandparents are Sandra & David Sandler, Charlotte & Samuel Schwartz, and Marilyn Sandler & Bob Stewart.

Bonnie & Mel Shear, on the birth of a grandson, Marcus Trillium Lawrence-Marriott, son of Beth Lawrence & Gary Marriott. Other proud grandparents are Diane & Peter Marriott. Proud great-grandmother is Violet Marriott.

Sheila & Warren Sinuko$, on the birth of a granddaughter, Samara Fink, daughter of Michelle & Mark Fink. Other proud grandmother is Sondra Fink.

B ’ N E I M I T Z V A H

10 Shevat 5771/Jan. 15, 2011 Samuel Bager, son of Jodi & Steven Bager

17 Shevat 5771/Jan. 22, 2011Jamie Blustein, son of Mindy & Ken Kadono$ and Gary Blustein


17 Adar 5771/Feb. 21, 2011 Gabe Garmaise, son of Sue Rebick &

Steven Garmaise

22 Adar 5771/Feb. 26, 2011Elijah Nadler, daughter of Patricia & James Nadler

E N G A G E M E N T S / M A R R I A G E S

Brianna Caryll, daughter of Jessie & Dave Caryll, mother to Liam & Adrian Robertson Caryll, on her marriage to Michael Valihora, son of Ethel & Mike Valihora, father to Grace & Max Valihora.

Jordana Hoppe, daughter of Bonnie & Sheldon Hoppe, on her engagement to Carey Tepperman, son of Bonnie and Jack Tepperman. Grandmothers are Janie Rigler, Mary Hoppe, Freda Urbas and Irene Tepperman.

Je#rey Yasny, son of Robert & Charna Yasny, on his marriage to Jennifer White, daughter of Beverly White.

Our Congregational Family

We thank our generous donors

W I L L I A M A N S H A N YO U T H A W A R D

E N D O W M E N T F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Harvey Anshan; Irene & Irv Ash; Cheryl & David Blinick and Family; Beverley Borins; Al G. Brown & Associates; David WM Brown; Evelyn Cohen and Family; Deborah & David Cooper; Karen Emsig; Rina & Saul Fishbein; Ellen & David Fisher; Ruth & Murray Freedman; Miriam Gareh; Marcie & Barry Gordon; Pearl Harnick; Beth Herst & Sanford Borins and Family; Barbara Himel and Family; Robbie & Joe Ho$man; Cheryl & Mark Nightingale and Family; Sharon & Lorne Shapiro; Rabbi Michal Shekel & Carl Ehrlich; Sherman Family; Cheryl, Marshall and Sydney Torgov; Linda Wolfe

Karen Minden, In Honour: Brenda Spiegler & Mark

S. AnshanJohn Spiegler, In Memory: Debbie Katzman & Bob

Zipursky

A R C H I V E S F U N D

Josephine & Michael Cole, In Honour: Sheila & Bob Smolkin

H E N R I E T TA A N D J O S H U A C H E S N I E E N D O W M E N T

F U N D F O R L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T

Rita Kagan, In Memory: Henrietta Chesnie

S A M I A N D J A M E S C O O P E R YO U T H A W A R D F U N D

Brandon Grajcer, In Memory: Sami & James CooperAnita Katzman, In Memory: Sami & James CooperSheldon Kert, In Memory: Sami & James CooperMorry Ritchie, In Memory: Sami & James Cooper

D A N S O N FA M I LY C A M P S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D

Dot Danson, In Memory: Shaya Petro$

F LO R E N C E D O N N E N F I E L D S P E C I A L B I R T H D AY

F U N D

Florence Donnen$eld, In Honour: Kay Davis; Debi & Doug Ginsberg and Family; Susan & Larry Ginsberg and Family; Jack Leon; Ethel Schachar; Ruth Siegel; Kathy, Allan and Daniel Troster

J E A N F I N E S E N I O R S F U N D

Jack Bloomberg, In Memory: Ruth Green; Sheila Smolkin

Steve Paikin, In Appreciation: Mondays @ the TempleSheila Smolkin, In Honour: Francine RosenDr. Marvin Tile, In Appreciation: Mondays @ the Temple

F LO R A L F U N D

Samuel Bager, Bar Mitzvah: Jodi & Steven Bager

G A R F I N K E L FA M I LY F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Randi & Alan Gar!nkel

J A C K G E L L E R 8 0 T H B I R T H D AY F U N D

Jack Geller, In Honour: Frances & Philip Shapiro

H O LY B LO S S O M T E M P L E F O U N D AT I O N

General: CanadaHelps.org; Mercy Perez and Nily PerezCaitlin Abugov, In Honour: Shelly & Stan MintzJean Anshan, In Memory: Esther & Marvin TileRandi & Alan Gar$nkel, In Honour: Carmen HorvathKathy & Maurice Green, In Honour: Sybil & Jack Geller Sharon & Bernard Sherman, In Honour: Wendy &

Elliott Eisen

In Memoriam

"e congregation sympathizes with the recently bereaved families of:

Albert Abugov, husband of Carol Abugov, father of Janet Prentice-Tator, Glenn Abugov and Eric Abugov, brother of Sheila Fisher

Dorothy Rothenberg Angelastro, wife of Salvatore Angelastro, mother of Roselyn Angelastro-Krantz and Michael Angelastro, sister of Bernard Rothenberg

Jean Anshan, mother of Mark S. Anshan, Debbie Anshan and Marty Anshan

Eleanor Appleby, wife of Irving Appleby, mother of Michael Appleby and Lynne Bohnen

Barney Berkovitz, husband of Sheila Berkovitz, father of Carol Kassel, Martin Berkovitz, Robert Berkovitz and Lorne Berkovitz

Blanche Fersh, mother of Judith Borodin,

Robert Fersh and Elaine Fersh Joel Fox, father of Samuel Fox and Ethan

Fox, brother of Mike Fox and Patti Stark Jill Gluckman, mother of Lynn Gluckman,

Gary Gluckman and David Gluckman, sister of Pam Fram

Karla Goldberg, mother of Marty Goldberg, Gary Goldberg and Robby Goldberg

Rita Kagan, mother of Miriam Kagan, Joan Shulman and Lynn Kagan

Shirley Levinsky, mother of Eric Taylor and Daniel Taylor, sister of Edward Brill

Lilyan Peck, mother of Jackie Roger and Marsha Palansky

Anne Edith PritzkerEthel Ritchie, mother of David Ritchie and

Karen Bercuson, sister of Cecile Stein, Nathan Kaufman and Goldie Richtiger

Sam Lazer Rotholc, husband of Eva Rotholc, father of Sandra Rotholc, Bev Gordon, Alex Roth and Rhonda Lichtenstein

Rita Shapiro, wife of Franklyn Shapiro, mother of Heather Shapiro, Bill Shapiro, David Shapiro and Larry Shapiro

Nell Warren, mother of David Warren and Beth Warren

Freda Weiner, mother of Stuart Warner, Evan Weiner and Lorne Weiner


Leora MacDonald, In Honour: Mimi KronbyHank Rosen, In Honour: Milton FriedmanPhyllis Sadowski, In Honour: Jean AnshanRita Shapiro, In Memory: Janice & Larry Babins; Debbie

Katzman & Bob Zipursky; Esther & Marvin TileBeatrice Sidlofsky, In Honour: "e Birthday GirlsHailey Smith, In Honour: Jane & Robert Herman and

FamilyJohn Spiegler, In Memory: Henrietta ChesnieEsther & Marvin Tile, In Honour: Myrna Sandler

H O LY B LO S S O M T E M P L E R E N E W A L P R O J E C T

General: Ronna Rubin & Philip Smith; Jill Smith Dalia Alalouf, In Honour: Ronna Rubin & Philip

SmithJean Anshan, In Memory: Fran & Harvey Adelman;

Camp Arrowhead; Linda & Je$ Atlin; Shelly Berenbaum & Chuck Litman; Eric Beutel and Family; Susan & Barry Borden; Terrie & Doug Davidson; Clare & Monte Denaburg; Nancy Draper; Susanne & Stuart Egier; Wendy & Elliott Eisen; Marilyn Farber; Feldman Family; Sybil & Jack Geller; Diana & Marvin Goodman; Carol & Nolan Grubert; Arla & Howard Hamer; Jill Hertzman; Edith Kirzner; Elaine & Barry Kuretzky; Eleanor & Oscar Markovitz; Debbie Minden; Anne & Gary Posen; Ronna Rubin; Nancy Ruth; Alison & Alan Schwartz; Mary & Henry Seldon; Gail & Barry Silver and Family; Sheila & Bob Smolkin; Roseanne & Paul Spiar and Family; Melissa & Michael Spivak; Phyllis & Manny Spivak; Christine & Stephen Tile and Family; Sidney Troister; Karrie & Michael Weinstock

Lisa Baumal, In Honour: Ronna Rubin & Philip SmithBob Bertoia, In Memory: Mildred & Sheldon

GoldsteinJanice Feuer & Andrew Morrison, In Honour: Bonnie

JacksonRandy & Alan Gar$nkel, In Honour: Sybil & Jack

GellerRabbi Edward Goldfarb, In Honour: Debbie Redner

& Benjamin ApplebaumDiana Goodman, In Honour: "e Birthday GirlsJill Kamin & Murray Hart, In Honour: Debbie Redner

& Benjamin Applebaum; Sandy & Steven Moranis and Family

Max Kriezman, In Memory: Jean AnshanCantor Benjamin Z. Maissner, In Honour: Ronna

Rubin & Philip SmithRabbi John Moscowitz, In Honour: Ronna Rubin &

Philip SmithJoAnne Polito, In Honour: Ronna Rubin & Philip

SmithWilliam Purchase, In Memory: Jean AnshanJoy Rosen & Dr. Larry Freedman, In Honour: Debra

and Shirley MerowitzMichael Rotstein, In Honour: Pauline & Meyer

MorrowRita Shapiro, In Memory: Sybil & Jack Geller!iago Silva, In Honour: Ronna Rubin & Philip SmithRabbi Yael Splansky, In Honour: Ronna Rubin &

Philip SmithRabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In

Honour: Debbie Redner & Benjamin ApplebaumMuriel Tinianov, In Memory: Jean Anshan

I S E N B E R G FA M I LY E N D O W M E N T F U N D

Rose Fogle, In Memory: Harriet & Bill Cass; Lila Chambers; Janice & Marty Cloth; Chris Cox and Family; Debby Feldman; Fay Geitzhals; Norma & Brian Gelade; Pearl Ginsler; Sharon & Steven Gold; Lily and Hema Gold!eld; Hilda & Ernie Goodman; Mildred Gotlib; Sharon Grosman and Family; Lisa Herschorn and Family; Evelyn Lax; Lynne & Je$ Morrison; Shaney & Harold Rosen; Cheryl & Sheldon Rudolph; Ruth Rodolph; Bertha Rosen and Family; Janet & Bernie Schreiber; Jocelyn & Leonard Schwartz; Robbie & Brian Schwartz and Family; Susan & Allan Shoychet and Family; Patti & Mark Solomon; Alan Switzer; Tobe & Ian Tweyman and Family; Marsha & Jack Urowitz; Vision 2000 Travel; Leonore & Roy Waisberg; Blanche Wiseman

J A C O B ’ S T O W E R F U N D

Karla Goldberg, In Memory: Marilyn Shesko & David Hertzman

Jill Hertzman, In Honour: Judy Malkin & Elliott Jacobson

J O A N K E R B E L L E A D E R S H I P D E V E LO P M E N T

F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Holy Blossom Temple Sisterhood

Jill Kamin, In Honour: Avra Rosen; Laz RosenLilyan Peck, In Memory: Holy Blossom Temple

SisterhoodMinnie Weinberg, In Memory: Bederman Family

L I B R A R Y B O O K F U N D

Dr. Joe Feldman, In Honour: Virginia & Carl SolomonRita Kagan, In Memory: Virginia & Carl Solomon

D O W & F R E D Z I A M A R M U R P R O G R A M F O R

E D U C AT I O N A L E X C E L L E N C E

Janice Feuer & Andrew Morrison, In Honour: Ellen Karabanow

Kathy & Maurice Green, In Honour: Ellen Karabanow

M U S I C A L H E R I TA G E F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Holy Blossom Temple Singers

Janice Feuer & Andrew Morrison, In Honour: Lesley & Ron Miller and Family

Rabbi Edward Goldfarb, In Appreciation: Jill Kamin & Murray Hart

Harold Kamin, In Memory: Viviane & Saul ShipJill Kamin, In Honour: Linda & Abe NeufeldJill Kamin and Family, In Honour: Lesley & Ron

Miller and FamilyCantor Benjamin Z. Maissner, In Appreciation: Jane

& Rob Herman; Judy & Martin Kahn; Carol & Dennis Ruskin

Bernice Penciner, In Honour: Mary & Henry SeldonRuth Sax, In Honour: Joyce ZweigFela Schwartz, Yahrzeit: Esther & Mel Bergman and

FamilyGecel Schwartz, Yahrzeit: Esther & Mel Bergman and

FamilyTerry Tator and Family, In Honour: Fran & Murray

EllisWilliam Bill Warrack, In Memory: Holy Blossom

Temple Singers

M U S I C A L L E G A C Y F U N D

General: Seymour Temkin Dr. Martin Kazdan, In Honour: Marlene & Robert

Ruderman

N A N C Y R U T H E D U C AT I O N A L F U N D

Bert Abugov, In Memory: Nancy Ruth

O L S B E R G R U T S AT Z F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Elke & Mel OlsbergRebecca Hunter, In Honour: Elke & Mel Olsberg

O U T O F T H E C O L D F U N D

General: Ronald Miller, in appreciation of his clients and business associates

Bert Abugov, In Memory: Sandy & Gordon AtlinEleanor Appleby, In Memory: Janice & Larry Babins;

Annalee & Brian SchnurrEarl Bederman, In Honour: Kathy & Maurice Green


Our Congregational Family

Jack Bloomberg, In Memory: Saundra & Henry ShermanMurray Hahn, Yahrzeit: Marilyn HahnSol Jacobs, In Memory: Helen & Edward She$manRose Kaplan, In Honour: Jean AnshanMarsha Kirsh, In Memory: Sheila Bacher and familyGloria Lepofsky, In Honour: Eleanor HirshfeldReva Levick, In Honour: Kathy & Maurice GreenLorraine & Donald Loeb, In Honour: Donna &

Stanley ShenkmanFreda & Joe Naiman, In Honour: Fran & Murray EllisMarilyn & Sid Nusinowitz, In Honour: Fran &

Murray EllisRalph Shi#, In Honour: Sheila Bacher and FamilySheila & Bob Smolkin, In Honour: Diana & Marvin

GoodmanBarry Spiegel, In Memory: Stacey SpiegelDavid & Cecile Steinberg, In Honour: Debra Zemans

H A R R Y & C E C I L E P E A R L YO U T H A W A R D

E N D O W M E N T F U N D

Joyce & Fred Zemans, In Honour: Carol & Alan Lavine

P R AY E R B O O K F U N D

Eleanor Appleby, In Memory: Brenda & Je$rey Brown and Family

P R O J E C T T I K V A H

Bob Bertoia, In Memory: Jill & Ben Lustig

R A B B I S ’ D I S C R E T I O N A R Y F U N D S

Rabbi John Moscowitz, In Appreciation: Sharon Neiss Arbess; Rhonda Rovan & Howard Rosenberg and Family; Lorraine & James Spragg

Rabbi Yael Splansky, In Appreciation: Aaron & Lucinda Goldberg; Family of Mark Kerbelz”l; Linda Pack; Avra Rosen; Laz Rosen; Marjorie Rosen!eld; Stephen Rosen!eld

Rabbi Karen !omashow, In Appreciation: Joni Stossel and Family

Rabbi Karen !omashow, In Honour: Etta Ginsberg McEwan; Lesley & Ron Miller and Family

Rabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In Honour: Sally Chodorcove; Daisy & Sydney Jacobs; Sandy & Steven Moranis

Rabbi Edward Goldfarb, In Appreciation: Alan Flancman; Marvin Flancman; Sharon Herman; Marilyn London

Rabbi Edward Goldfarb: Laurie Ho#man, In Honour: Ellen Karabanow

Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner, In Appreciation:

Sharon Fleishman; Susan Fremes and Michel Silberfeld; Eva Ormut-Fleishman & Philip Fleishman and Family; Rhonda Rovan & Howard Rosenberg and Family; Lorraine & James Spragg

Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner: Dr. Barry Borden, In Appreciation: Gay & Gary Lokash

Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers, In Appreciation: Family of Mark Kerbelz”l; Judy Malkin & Elliott Jacobson; Family of Shilly Rosenz”l; Joni Stossel and Family

LORRAINE SANDLER TRIBUTE ENDOWMENT FUND

Gordon Milroy, In Honour: Shelly Berenbaum & Chuck Litman

S H A C H A R I T B R E A K FA S T F U N D

Betty Ant%ick, Yahrzeit: Zelda FarberIsadore Ant%ick, Yahrzeit: Zelda FarberHenry Bigio, Yahrzeit: Matilda BigioJack Bloomberg, In Memory: Donna Colt; Gail &

Gary Goodman; Daisy & Sydney JacobsLisa Brown, Yahrzeit: Lindsay DetskyLeon Chodorcove, Yahrzeit: Sally ChodorcoveJoseph Crangle, Yahrzeit: Leslie CrangleAmalia Dan, Yahrzeit: Peter DanHenry Dan, Yahrzeit: Peter DanJulia Druyan, Yahrzeit: Judy DruyanSydney Ezrin, Yahrzeit: Sharyn Salsberg Ezrin &

Hershell EzrinLouis Fishbayn, Yahrzeit: Rina & Saul FishbeinGertrude Fogler, Yahrzeit: Richard FoglerPenelope Frohman, Yahrzeit: Amanda FrohmanAl Gardner, Yahrzeit: Corinne BerinsteinEsther Salomon Gelber, Yahrzeit: Sara CharneyKaren Goldblatt, Yahrzeit: Barry GoldblattHarry Greenwood, Yahrzeit: Fay GreenwoodSilvia Guberman, Yahrzeit: Judith WilanskyAlice Herman, Yahrzeit: Wendy Eisen and family;

Carole Zucker and familyMax Ho#man, Yahrzeit: Bernice & Yitz PencinerMinnie-Mae Kamenir, Yahrzeit: Sandra KamenirSala Kampelmacher, Yahrzeit: Judy DruyanDavid Klein, Yahrzeit: Veronica MandelAlbert Krangle, Yahrzeit: Krangle FamilyAnna Nashman, Yahrzeit: Rina & Saul FishbeinGerald Nashman, Yahrzeit: Rina & Saul FishbeinSelig Patchen, Yahrzeit: Marilyn HahnHarry Penciner, Yahrzeit: Bernice & Yitz PencinerWilliam Prosser, Yahrzeit: Lily KatzDr. Ralph Rosen, Yahrzeit: Ruth & Carl Rosen

Lillian Salsberg, Yahrzeit: Sharyn Salsberg Ezrin & Hershell Ezrin

Betty Shea, Yahrzeit: Susanne EgierRobert Trope, Yahrzeit: Graham Trope

G O R D O N & L I N D A W O L F E FA M I LY YO U T H

A W A R D E N D O W M E N T F U N D

Jean Anshan, In Memory: Linda WolfeBert Abugov, In Memory: Linda WolfeSusan & Barry Borden, In Honour: Linda WolfeElaine Cole and Family, In Honour: Linda WolfeZita Gardner and Family, In Honour: Linda WolfeLinda Wolfe, In Honour: "e Birthday GirlsJoyce & Fred Zemans, In Honour: Linda Wolfe

YO U T H A W A R D S F U N D

David Sweet, In Memory: Edith KirznerRabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, Mazel

Tov: Esther & Mel BergmanRabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In

Honour: Holy Blossom Temple Facilities Team; Jill Kamin & Murray Hart and Family; Michael Larkin; Pnina Margolese; Linda & Abe Neufeld

Alan Tinianov, In Memory: Edith Kirzner

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The central mitzvah of Chanukah is to “publicize the miracle.” "at is why we place the Chanukah menorah in the window for all to see. In fearful times, however, we place it on a table inside the home. We are fortunate to live in a time and place without fear. With pride, we can put our chanukiyot in the window for neighbours and pass-ersby to take note. But which miracle are we publicizing?

According to the Books of Maccabees, the miracle was that the few defeated the many to win back Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. According to the Talmud, the miracle was that the one cruse of pure oil with

the seal of the High Priest burned in the Temple lamp for eight days, when there seemed to be only enough for one. Our Sages had their reasons for de!ning the miracle in Supernatural terms. Perhaps they wanted to protect their own people, oppressed by Roman rule, from believing they could be triumphant, as the Maccabees were centuries earlier. Perhaps they needed to teach their own generation and those to follow that Chanukah must not be reduced to a celebration of human mili-tary might alone; it must also inspire greater reverence for Divine might, and for the miracles brought to bear when human will and Divine will strengthen one another.

Why do we say the blessing about miracles when lighting the !rst candle? It was expected that the rededicated Temple light would burn that !rst day.

No laws of physics were suspended then. "e miracle of the oil only began on the second day. What then is the miracle of the !rst day of Chanukah? Hope. Not for Divine intervention, but hope in the human will to work for a miracle. "e Hasmoneans lit the lamp, despite the fact that there was only enough oil for one day. "ey did not think it a futile e$ort to bring a little more light into the world, even for just one day. "at is the miracle of the !rst candle, which makes way for more miracles to follow.

A full chanukiyah in the window looks beautiful on the eighth night, but it could be argued that the best “publicity of miracles” is on the !rst night, when just a single candle glows with the quiet hope that extraordinary miracles can be created in the here and now.

Rabbi Yael [email protected]

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It's that time of year again, when we ask for your donations for this year's Out of the Cold program. We need: adult-sized sweaters, sweat shirts, sweat pants, long-sleeve t-shirts, jeans, winter jackets, winter coats and winter boots.

While we appreciate all your donations, please do not send any clothing items other than the above-mentioned.

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