Purim/Passover 2015 Bulletin

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BULLETINT H E S H A A R

VOLUME 87 NUMBER 3

FEBRUARY 15, 2015 - MAY 2, 2015 | 26 SHEVAT 5775 - 13 IYAR 5775

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450 Kensington AvenueWestmount, QC H3Y 3A2 Tel.: 514.937.9471 Fax: 514.937.2067 Direct access: 514.937.9474 www.shaarhashomayim.org

Schedule of Services (166)Eruv Hotline (109)

FOUNDATION SCHOOL: 514.937.9475

ADAM J. SCHEIER (143) | [email protected]

MAHARAT RACHEL KOHL FINEGOLD (174)Director of Education and Spiritual [email protected]

DR. WILFRED SHUCHAT (138) | Rabbi Emeritus

GIDEON Y. ZELERMYER (101) | [email protected]

RABBI DAVID L. WOOLFSON (123) | Ritual [email protected]

SIDNEY S. DWORKIN (146) | Cantor Emeritus

ROÏ AZOULAY (122) | Music [email protected]

DAVID ABRAMS (143) | Parnass

MICHAEL STERN, CPA, CA (135) | [email protected]

PENNI KOLB (133) | Executive [email protected]

MARTIN BINDMAN, CPA, CA (215) | Director of [email protected]

STEPHANIE NAGUS (169) | Booking [email protected]

SUSAN GREENSPOON ZEMEL (182) | Creative [email protected]

SHERRY SMITH (163) | Director of Foundation [email protected]

ADELIA BENSOUSSAN (142) | Director of Netivot [email protected]

STEWART LEIBOVITCH (171) | Cemetery [email protected]

LILLIAN AZOULAY SCHWARTZ (145) | Sisterhood [email protected]

IRWIN ZELNIKER | Men’s Association President

NAOMI KASSIE | Leisure Institute Chairperson

DR. MEL HERSHENFIELD | Honorary Advisory Council

FLORENCE MITMAKER | Bulletin Proofreading Chairperson

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Breakfast following services, except Sundays.Kiddush following morning services on Shabbat and festivals.

* If you bring Shabbat in early and attend our 6:45 pm Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat service, please note that candles should also be lit early.

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SUNDAY – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15-18Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:20 PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19Rosh Chodesh AdarMincha/Ma’ariv 5:20 PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20Rosh Chodesh AdarCandle Lighting 5:10 PMMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:20 PM

SHABBAT, FEBRUARY 21Parashat T’rumahWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 5:20 PMHavdalah 6:15 PM

SUNDAY – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22-26Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:30 PM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27Candle Lighting 5:20 PMMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 PM

SHABBAT, FEBRUARY 28Parashat Tetzaveh, Shabbat ZachorWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 5:30 PMHavdalah 6:24 PM

SUNDAY – TUESDAY, MARCH 1-3Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:40 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Fast of EstherFast commences 5:12 AMMincha/Ma’ariv/Megillah 5:40 PMFast concludes 6:15 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 5PURIMShacharit and Megillah Reading 7:15 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 5:40 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 6Candle Lighting 5:29 PMMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:40 PM

SHABBAT, MARCH 7Parashat Ki TisaWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 5:40 PMHavdalah 6:34 PM

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

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SUNDAY – THURSDAY, MARCH 8-12Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:50 PM

FRIDAY, MARCH 13Candle Lighting 6:39 PM*Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 PM

SHABBAT, MARCH 14Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Shabbat Parah, Shabbat M’varchimRosh Chodesh Nisan occurs on Shabbat, March 21Bar Mitzvah of Alexandre Brat, son ofFrance Sznajer and Eric BratWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 6:50 PM Havdalah 7:43 PM



SHABBAT, MARCH 21Parashat Vayikra, Rosh Chodesh Nisan, Shabbat HachodeshWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:00 PMHavdalah 7:52 PM



SHABBAT, MARCH 28Parashat Tzav, Shabbat HagadolBar Mitzvah of Aiden Schwenger, son ofJan Goldenberg and Philip Rouben and Brian Schwenger and Laurie McCarthyWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:05 PMHavdalah 8:02 PM

SUNDAY – THURSDAY, MARCH 29 – APRIL 2Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 3EREV PASSOVERSiyum Hab’chorim, Fast of the First BornShacharit 8:30 AMEating of Chametz until 10:21 AMBurning of Chametz 11:15 AMCandle Lighting 7:06 PMMincha/Kabbalat Shabbat v’Yom Tov 7:15 PMFirst Seder

SHABBAT, APRIL 4PASSOVER – FIRST DAYWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:15 PMCandle Lighting after 8:12 PMSecond Seder

SUNDAY, APRIL 5PASSOVER – SECOND DAYShacharit 8:45 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:25 PMHavdalah 8:13 PM

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6-8CHOL HAMO’EDShacharit 7:15 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 9CHOL HAMO’EDShacharit 7:15 AMMincha/Kabbalat Yom Tov 7:00 PM and Choral S’firat Ha’omerCandle Lighting 7:14 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 10PASSOVER – SEVENTH DAYShacharit 8:45 AMCandle Lighting before 7:15 PM*Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 PM

SHABBAT, APRIL 11PASSOVER – EIGHTH DAYWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMSermon and Yizkor 10:15 AMMincha/Ma’ariv 7:25 PMHavdalah 8:21 PMEating of Chametz 8:45 PM

SUNDAY – THURSDAY, APRIL 12-16Mincha/Ma’ariv 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 17Candle Lighting 7:24 PM*Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 PM

SHABBAT, APRIL 18Parashat Shemini, Shabbat M’varchimRosh Chodesh Iyar will occur on Sunday and Monday, April 19 and 20Westmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Se’udah Shlishit/Ma’ariv 7:05 PMHavdalah 8:32 PM


FRIDAY, APRIL 24Candle Lighting 7:33 PM*Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 PM

SHABBAT, APRIL 25Parashat Tazria-MetzoraWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Se’udah Shlishit/Ma’ariv 7:15 PMHavdalah 8:42 PM


FRIDAY, MAY 1Candle Lighting 7:42 PM*Early Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 PM

SHABBAT, MAY 2Parashat Acharei Mot-KedoshimWestmount Learning Minyan 9:30 AMMincha/Se’udah Shlishit/Ma’ariv 7:25 PMHavdalah 8:52 PM

5:00 PMKIDS’ DInnER anD MagIC SHOwChildren (ages 2-12): $10 each

6:00 PMMEgILLaH REaDIngin the Main Sanctuary

CO-SPONSORED BY THE SISTERHOOD AND MEN'S ASSOCIATION

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 46:45 PM

Video games and arcadeAlso: Face painting, prizes,costume contest and lots more!For all agesDinner will be servedFree admission

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“In every generation one is obligated to see oneself as one who personally went out from Egypt.”

This quote, taken from the Passover Haggadah, tells us the essence of the Jewish intergenerational experience: that

we are to connect with the moments of religious and national significance in Jewish history. In particular, on Passover we connect to the oppression of the Jewish people, and we rekindle the dreams of redemption.

Tragically, there are times when connecting to historical suffering do not require flights of imagination. Rather, we witness hatred and suffering within our own community. I was reminded of this idea as I recently visited the Jewish community of Paris on a solidarity mission following the brutal terror attack on a Friday afternoon at the Hyper Cacher supermarket in the Porte de Vincennes neighborhood of Paris.

Remarkably, in the darkness of this moment, I experienced a great deal of light. I was blessed to connect with many in the Jewish community – to reach out to them in their moments of mourning and to have them share so much with me. I was blessed to connect with some incredibly inspiring French leaders, both religious and lay; I was blessed to reconnect with former members of our Shaar community who now live in Paris; I met some truly extraordinary people.

In the darkness, they extended a hand of hospitality and warmth to me. They reflected one of the great teachings on the plague of darkness that the Almighty cast on Egypt. The verse says, “They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days.” (Exodus 10:23) According to Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter (1799-1866, known as the first Gerrer

Rebbe), the description of this plague offers us insight into the darkness. He wrote that the verse presents a cause-and-effect: because they did not see each other, they were unable to rise from their place. The same applies to all of humanity, he taught. If we can’t find a way to see each other, then we’ll never succeed in rising from our places and achieving our lofty goals.

The response to times of darkness, then, must be to reach out to each other. To see and hear one another. We welcome strangers, reach out to the downtrodden, and reconnect with each other – this is where we find the strength to weather the moments of darkness.

Perhaps this idea explains the ha lachma anya declaration that we make at the beginning of the Seder. As we re-experience the suffering of Egypt, we reach out to those unfortunate who might be in need of a meal or of our company. The Jewish response to suffering is to open our doors and embrace those in need – this is how we find the light to lead us out of difficult situations.

Finally, after four years of work, I am pleased to publish the Canadian Haggadah Canadienne. This unique Haggadah, which I edited together with my dear friend Richard Marceau, aims to reflect the essence of the Canadian Jewish experience. It contains commentary of rabbis from across the denominational spectrum and from across Canada; it contains text in both English and French; it contains photographs, texts, and artwork that tell the story of the Canadian Jewish community. I hope you will join me as we launch this exciting new offering.

Abby, Aviya, Ayelet, Annael, and Allegra join me in wishing you a chag kasher v’samei'ach.

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As I write this message, it is cold and snowing, but we know that Purim, Passover and Spring are just around the corner. The upcoming holidays are times to celebrate our Jewish survival and offer us hope for a better future. As your President, I am committed to preserving

our Shaar traditions by building on the great work of our past leadership and working to ensure a vibrant future. To that end, I would like to briefly discuss four areas which I have identified as priorities for the next few years: Membership; i3 @ the Shaar; Financial Resource Development (FRD) and building infrastructure repairs.

Membership renewal is critical to our future. A review of our demographics show that 56% of our members are over 65 years of age and 43% are over 70 years of age. It is imperative that we bring in new members - and younger ones in particular. This can be challenging because, even though our Montreal Jewish Community is considered large, our numbers are diminishing. Moreover, many young Jewish people are hesitant to commit to being a member of a synagogue, or any other organization for that matter.

However, we believe that our focus on membership renewal and the efforts of our i3 @ the Shaar Committee will yield results (i3 stands for imagination, innovation and implementation). The committee’s mandate is to expand our

outreach efforts and member involvement opportunities and improve our events and programs. Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of members and potential members. The committee is currently interviewing for a critical new hire, Member Engagement and Program Manager, to create, implement and oversee these initiatives.

Financial Resource Development (FRD) is a recently established committee, chaired by Past President Michael Cape. The goal of this committee is to raise $8.5 million. Our aging building is in need of urgent repairs and upgrades, which we estimate will cost $4.5 million. In addition, we hope (subject to availability of funds) to renovate and expand the use of our small Chapel and Cote-Saint-Antoine Lobby, which we estimate will cost $3 million. Our third area of need is to enhance our Jewish life and learning programs. We estimate this will cost $1 million over 5 years. I will keep you posted on all the progress in each of these areas in my future bulletin messages.

Much like the rejuvenation our ancestors experienced many years ago during Purim and Passover, we believe that the efforts of our Officers and Board of Trustees and our dedicated committees will help us further rejuvenate our membership and maintain the vibrancy of our synagogue.

I hope to see many of you at the Shaar as we celebrate together. Susan and I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

SEPHaRDIC SHabbaT

FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 20 | 6:45 PM

SEPHARDIC kABBALAT SHABBATFollowed by Shabbat dinner featuring a traditional Sephardic meal

Children's program will be offered

Adults $36 | Students (13-18) $18 |Children (4-12) $12.50 | Children (under 3) FREE

RESERVATIONS by Wednesday, March 18 Register at shaarhashomayim.org/sephardic-shabbat2514.937.9474 ext. 139


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As a child, one of my favourite days at summer camp was Topsy-Turvy Day. On that day, we were encouraged to wear our clothes backwards, inside out or mismatched, and to show our silly side. Even the camp meals became topsy-turvy, as breakfast foods were served at

dinner, and our tables in the dining hall were mixed around.

Purim is the day that Jews turn our world topsy-turvy. We let our silliness hang out. But it is more than simply a day of fun. There is spiritual potential in departing from one’s usual routine. It allows us to see ourselves in a new light, even to turn ourselves “inside out” and express parts of us that are usually hidden. The act of wearing a costume does just this. A costume not only changes our outer appearance, but also might express a concealed interest or humourous characteristic that lies dormant inside of us the rest of the year. For example, many adults express their inner child in dressing up on Purim. My daughters revel in the chance to display their inner princesses on that day. However, I’m not sure what all this implies about my wearing a Madonna costume last year...

The custom to drink until tipsy on Purim may also be understood in this light. The Talmud observes: “When wine goes in, secrets come out.” This refers to the fact that when drunk, a person tends to reveal more than usual about himself. While one certainly should not get uncontrollably drunk on Purim, we might get tipsy enough that we feel more comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings that usually stay bottled up inside.

Our Sages teach in Pirkei Avot, “Do not look at the vessel, but rather at what is inside it.” This is a reminder not to make assumptions about someone based on their external appearance, but to get to know what is inside, much like the popular adage not to judge a book by its cover. Purim is the time to express what is inside of us, and to see ourselves and others for who we truly are. This does not necessarily need to be silly, although it can be. Purim can remind us that, once in a while, going a little topsy-turvy might be just what we need.

Purim samei’ach!

“You stand this day, all of you, before the Lord your God…” (Devarim 29:9). A covenantal moment is much too important to be trusted only into the hands of just the leaders and officials. Everyone, even strangers, must be there

to witness and affirm it. The wording suggests an on-going or present tense event. The Torah is not referring to an event that happened once, but rather to an ongoing or recurring event. Timelessness is also alluded to when reciting the Torah blessings – “that has given us (natan) the Torah…” and “that gives (notain) the Torah.”

Judaism is not like any other religion or culture. We don’t just commemorate past events. We celebrate Pesach to remember what happened when we left Egypt. Remembering how we became free is just part of the festival. Judaism suggests to us that the timeline, the calendar, is circular. What does this mean? Every year at different times of the year, we go through the same things. So look at the calendar differently now, with all the months in a circle. Every year we experience the special energies that are associated with that month or time of year. Tisha b’Av is a time when judgment is very severe; it is no wonder that both the first and second temples were destroyed on that day and later on, the beginning of World War II took place on that day and brought about unspeakable destruction to world Jewry.

According to Rabbi Chaviv Danesh, we learn that every month and time of year has a special energy to it. It is for this reason that we are given mitzvot that are time-related: for example, fasting, eating matzah, taking the lulav and etrog.

The mitzvot help us to go with the energy of that month. There are times to be cautious – the three weeks from the 17th of Tammuz to the 9th of Av; there are times to be happy – Purim and the month of Adar; and times to reflect and do teshuva – in the month of Elul.

So, when we celebrate a holiday, we are not just commemorating a past event, we are reliving it and going through its special energy once again. What is the special energy of the month of Nisan and the holiday of Pesach? In the tractate of Rosh Hashanah we read: “In Nisan our forefathers were redeemed from Egypt and in Nisan we will be redeemed.” The special energy of the month of Nisan is being redeemed and coming together as a nation. In our times, this would translate into coming out of exile. So we see that the festival of Pesach is not just a commemoration of what happened over three thousand years ago, rather it is as relevant today as it has ever been; just like all our other holidays that we celebrate.

Pesach takes place on the night of the fifteenth of Nisan. According to Kabbalah, God represents the sun which gives off endless light. We represent the moon which only reflects the light of the sun. On the fifteenth, the moon is full and thus reflects more of the sun’s light than ever. So when we say the blessing of the moon, we say that “let the day come when the moon is as big as the sun” meaning when we will be able to use all that God gives us for the right reason and then reflect it back to the world.

Chag kasher v’samei'ach.

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PRE-PaSSOVER EVEnIng OF LEaRnIngMONDAY, MARCH 30

7:30 PM Why Is This Year Different From All Other Years? New Haggadot of 5775

Rabbi Adam Scheier

8:30 PM Did Moses Ever Say “Let My People Go”? Maharat Rachel kohl Finegold

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PRIVaTE SEDERS

HAS YOUR ExTENDED FAMILY OUTGROwNYOUR PASSOVER TABLE?Book one of our small, private banquet rooms.

Call Stephanie Nagus, Booking Manager 514.937.9474 Ext. 169

Dear Friends,

I invite you to participate in one of our tradition’s wonderful opportunities to help others.

A number of times on the Jewish calendar, our tradition calls upon us to offer support and help to those in financial need. I am reminded time and time again of this need, as individuals and organizations approach our synagogue for support. The complex life stories, the unfortunate turns in mazal, and the need for legitimate Jewish chesed are parts of the everyday experiences of many in our community.

In this vein, please consider donating to the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Passover Fund.

With your participation, we are able to help many in our own community experience Passover in a way that provides the warmth, the spirit, and the fulfillment that every Jew deserves, regardless of their financial standing.

Best wishes for a chag kasher v’samei'ach.

Sincerely,Rabbi Adam Scheier

Donate online at shaarhashomayim.org/donate. Cheques payable to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Passover Fund. Call 514.937.9474 ext. 165 to donate by credit card.

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Forms available at the synagogue office or online at shaarhashomayim.org/festivals

bURnIng OF THE CHaMETz

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 | 11:15 AM


PaSSOVER RESTaURanT

Passover catering by the Shaar's Jose and TaniaHours:MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 - 8Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Dinner: 5:30 - 9:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 9Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Lunch: $25Dinner: Adults: $40 | Children (4-12): $18Children (3 and under): Free

RESERVATIONS514.937.9474 ext. 139 | shaarhashomyim.org/passover-resto

FIRST SEDER FRIDAY, APRIL 3Led by Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi David Woolfson

SECOnD SEDERSATURDAY, APRIL 4Led by Maharat Rachel Kohl Finegold and Roï Azoulay

Until Tuesday, March 24Adults: $65 | Students (11-18): $40Children (4-10): $25 | Children (3 and under): Free

As of Wednesday, March 25Adults: $80 | Students (11-18): $50Children (4-10): $30 | Children (3 and under): FreeCancellation Fee of $20 per person will apply

Passover catering by the Shaar's Jose and Tania

RESERVATIONS by March 30514.937.9474 ext. 139 / shaarhashomayim.org/passover-seders

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Getting involved in Sisterhood can enhance one's personal and religious growth. Sisterhood provides women of the congregation with a strong sense of Jewish community and with a precious network of friends.

Our Sisterhood is blessed with an incredibly diverse cross section of women: teachers and social workers; artists and accountants; lawyers and health care professionals; mothers and grandmothers; sisters and daughters; all committed in one way or another to the ideals of Tikun Olam.

As president of Sisterhood, my goal is to continue to reach out to our members, to lean in, to listen, to find out what our women need to make their Jewish connections stronger and more spiritually fulfilling. The Shaar is our community.

Mark your calendars! Sisterhood Closing Luncheon on June 17 will feature a special guest comedienne.

Info: 514.937.9474 ext. 145 | [email protected] | shaarhashomayim.org/sisterhood

Preparations are underway for this year's program.If you have not received your order forms in the mail, please contact the Sisterhood office as soon as possible. 514.937.9474 ext. 145

Packers and drivers welcome.

Alternate arrangements can be made if you will be out of town on Purimand unable to receive your package.

MISHLOaCH ManOT PURIM PROJECTPurim is on THURSDAY, MARCH 5


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APRIL 24 | Services at 6:45 PM Special Sisterhood Kabbalat ShabbatCongregational dinner following serviceRESERVATIONSAdults: $40 | Students (4-18): $20 | Children (3 and under): Free

SISTERHOOD SHabbaT CELEBRATING AN INTERGENERATIONAL GROUP OF wISE wOMEN

APRIL 25 | 8:45 AM | PARASHAT TAzRIA-METzORA

Co-chairs, Sisterhood Shabbat Esther Marovitch Sheryl Shuchat

Sisterhood President Lillian Azoulay Schwartz

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | 8:30 AM | Spanish and Portuguese

PURIM, THURSDAY, MARCH 5 | 12:00 PM | Spanish and PortugueseMegillah Reading

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 | 9:30 AM | Shaar Hashomayim

MOnTREaL wOMEn'S TEFILaH gROUP

Honour a special woman in your life by helping to sponsor Sisterhood Shabbat Kiddush. You and your honouree wil be recognized in the program book (minimum $250).

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FEBRUARY SALE! 15% - 20% OFF SELEctEd itEmSJudaica . Hostess Gifts . Dishware . Jewelry . CookbooksFor Kids: Games . Toys . Crafts

cOming SOOn! Kosher for Passover wines and chocolates

Hours: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

bOOKS & LUnCH

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 | 12:OO PM

"RU" BY kIM THúYReviewed by: LARRY WELLERMoving seamlessly from past to present, from history to memory and back again, Ru is a book that celebrates life in all its wonder: its moments of beauty and sensuality, brutality and sorrow, comfort and comedy.

Cost: $20 includes lunch

RESERVATIONSshaarhashomayim.org/bookreview_ruInfo: 514.937.9474 Ext. 145 | [email protected]

ELEganT TabLE SETTIngS TOURHOLd tHE dAtE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13Our annual fundraising event, benefitting Meals On Wheels, will feature exclusively designed tablescapes.

More details to follow in the next bulletin and online.

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The Shaar's Men's Association is about service, social enrichment and Jewish observance.We hold special programs and events which support the synagogue.

SOmEtHing tO cOnSidER? Enhance the Shaar's Shabbat experience by sponsoring a premium specialty brand of Scotch.You will receive special acknowledgement in our weekly Shabbat handout.

Lillian Azoulay Schwartz, President

MEaLS On wHEELS

SERving OUR cOmmUnitY witH LOvEOur volunteers cook and deliver meals onMonday and Thursday mornings.

Sign Up tO vOLUntEER tOdAY

Rhonda Herman, Coordinator 514.937.9474 ext. 155

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APRIL 19 | 12:00 PM | DR. MICHAEL DWORkINDConsultant in Pain and Palliative Care, Jewish General HospitalMedical Director, Santé Cannabis (Medical Marijuana Clinic)

"Everything You want to Know About Medical Marijuana"

MAY 17 | 12:00 PM | TRACEY HILLAssistant Director of Dominion Gallery and Landau Fine Art

"Mystery and History of Jewish Artists and Lost Art"

$5 per person (includes lunch)

RESERVATIONSshaarhashomayim.org/sundays-apr19 | shaarhashomayim.org/sundays-may17

Mahjongg . Dinner . Bridge

HOLd tHE dAtE - THURSDAY,MAY 212:00 PM - Mahjongg followed by dinner6:00 PM - Dinner followed by Bridge

Honorary Chairman: Lynn kassie

Organizing Committee:Etty Bienstock, Marlene Dick, Ethel Gold and Elaine Mintz

Tickets: Barbara Bronstein - 514.938.1405 or Marlene Dick - 514.731.0415


SCHOLaR In RESIDEnCEDR. MICAH GOODMAN, PHDIsraeli-American Jewish philosopher; leading voice on Judaism, Zionism, the Bible, and the challenges and opportunities facing Israel and contemporary world Jewry.

FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 15 | Services at 6:45 PMShabbat dinner to followAdults $36 | Students (13-18) $18 Children (4-12) $12.50 | Children (under 3) FREE

RESERVATIONS by Wednesday, May 13shaarhashomayim.org/scholar-goodman514.937.9474 ext. 139

SHABBAT, MAY 16 | Services at 8:45 AMSermon and Shabbat afternoon discussion

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 11:30 AM

For those interested in participating, please contact:Marlene Dick - 514.731.0415 or Elaine Mintz - 514.935.5220

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School , Programs and Registration: 514.937.9475 | [email protected]

gaRDERIE FOUnDaTIOn SCHOOL

6 - 24 MONTHSA stepping stone to our preschool. Developmentallyappropriate activities incorporating all 5 senses

• Gross motor practice and free play• Art and crafts• Music with a specialist• Weekly Shabbat celebration

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PaREnT & TOT

Foundation School is one of the city’s only pre-schools providing traditional Jewish programming in three languages.

CLASSES FOR 18 MONTHS TO PRE-kINDERGARTEN NEW! Extended school-day option 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Small class sizes with low student-to-teacher ratios • Enriched French, English and Hebrew instruction• Community values • Weekly Shabbat celebration• Extra-curricular activities and more

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for 2015-16 school year


SUnnY DaYS DaY CaMPCAMP PROGRAM | 2 - 4 YEARSDAILY | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | JUNE 22 - AUGUST 14

• Low camper-to-staff ratio • Sports and outdoor water play• Art, music and science• Theme days and guest animators• Shabbat • Weekly pizza lunch

SUMMER PARENT & TOT | 12 - 24 MONTHS WEDNESDAYS | 9:30 - 11:00 AM• Arts and crafts• Outdoor water play• Story time

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Embrace the return of Chametz and enjoy great brews, good eats and good music with friends

Adults only - $20 per person

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 | 5:30 PMTeen Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by dinner

Grades 7 -11

Adults $18 | Children (4-12) $12Children (under 3) FREE

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PaREnTS' nIgHT OUTCHaMETz FEST

TEEn-LEDSHabbaT DInnER

MONDAY MIDRASH with Rabbi Adam Scheier8:30 - 9:30 AMSponsored by the Men's Association

MONDAY MORNING TORAH INSTITUTEwith Maharat Abby Brown ScheierMoses: The Making of a Leader11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIncludes lunch | Sponsored by the Sisterhood

THURSDAY TANACHwith Maharat Rachel kohl FinegoldEzra: The Prophet and His Book11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIncludes lunch

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Spring 2015 Semester

SAvE tHE dAtESMARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NEW TIMES7:30 and 8:00 PM LECTURES

A series of special guests, films and Shaar clergy.

Free admission

See the full schedule on the back page

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maya aeRin nadleR, daughter of Susan Ransen and Jeffrey Nadler, will be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah on March 22, 2015, together with her Akiva classmates. Sharing in the simcha are her brother Josh and her grandparents Sandy Ransen and Annie and Allan Nadler. Sadly missed at this time is Maya’s grandfather David Ransen. Maya currently attends Akiva School. She is an enthusiastic player on their basketball team as well as an avid tennis player. She also enjoys art, singing and spending time with her new dog, Rusty. Maya looks forward to entering high school in the fall.

molly-beth CaRRie naimeR, daughter of Stephanie Raby and Clifford Naimer, and granddaughter of Alice and Joel Raby and Sharon and Gerald Naimer, will be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah on Thursday March 5, 2015, during the festival of Purim. Molly-Beth is blessed to be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah with her great-grandparents Norma and Eli Moscovitz, as well as her younger brother and sister, Sam and Hailey. Molly-Beth is currently a grade six student at Akiva School, and will be attending Trafalgar next year. Molly-Beth is passionate about dance, especially ballet, tap and jazz. She is also an avid reader and loves doing craft projects. For her Mitzvah Project, Molly-Beth will be fulfilling one of the mitzvot of Purim, by preparing and delivering Mishloach Manot baskets to needy families in the community.

daniel iSRael, son of Claudia Baruch and Albert Israel, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on February 21, 2015, at Mincha Ma’ariv services. Also celebrating this milestone are his sister Julia Israel and his proud grandmothers Iris Baruch and Marie Israel, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Sadly missed are his grandfathers Samuel Baruch and Mike Israel. Daniel graduated from Akiva School and now attends Lower Canada College. Daniel enjoys sports, including basketball, football, waterskiing and alpine skiing. He is a sensitive and caring person who volunteers, fundraises and has taken on a very special Mitzvah Project of his own, performing a variety of 13 random mitzvot to unknown people in the streets of Montreal.

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b'nei mitzvah - mazal tov to:Sorel and Gordon Cohen on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Aviva Sarah Penn, daughter of Jennifer Cohen and Ryan Penn of Toronto, on October 25, 2014.

Rhoda Vineberg who celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on Monday, December 22, 2014, in Jerusalem at Robinson's Arch.

biRthS – mazal tov to: Claire kaufman on the birth of her granddaughter Samantha Elle Bordo, on July 21, 2014, daughter of Sabrina and Mark Bordo, sister of Max, and granddaughter of Phyllis and Paul Bordo of Toronto.

Beverly Salomon on the birth of her grandson Parker James Salomon, son of Marita and Martin Salomon of Manhattan Beach, California, on September 4, 2014, grandson of Helga Roghers. Sadly missed is Philip Salomon.

Lillian Gold on the birth of her great-granddaughter Camilla Sage MacAran, on September 22, 2014, daughter of Michelle Kisner and Joshua MacAran, granddaughter of Ronna and Dr. Joel Kisner, and great-granddaughter of Doreen and Paul Kisner. Sadly missed is Dr. Simon Gold.

Evelyn Bloomfield Schachter and Raphael Schachter, Sheila and Larry Sckolnick on the birth of their granddaughter and great-granddaughter Chloe Freya Sckolnick, on October 22, 2014, daughter of Ariella Bloomfield Schachter and Warren Sckolnick of New York City, and great-granddaughter of Hymie Sckolnick. Sadly missed is great-grandmother Neri Bloomfield.

Suzie and Henry Rosenhek on the birth of their granddaughter Tessa Rose Berman, on November 11, 2014, daughter of Adrienne and Efrem Berman of Minneapolis, sister of Cassie and Zachary, and granddaughter of Pola and Eric Berman.

Orly and Philip Fayer and Elisabeth Fayer on the birth of their daughter and granddaughter Nessa Liel Fayer, on November 28, 2014.

Sharon and Jonathan Rubin on the birth of their 5th grandchild, Joseph Adrian Rubin, on December 19, 2014, son of Andrea Caplan and Neil Rubin.

Rosemary and Mel Hoppenheim on the birth of their grandson, David Shaya Pekofsky, son of Jenny Hoppenheim and Matthew Pekofsky.

maRRiageS - mazal tov to:Julie klein and Jeffrey Feifer on their marriage on November 16, 2014, and to their parents Ronnit Kellner (the late Peter Klein) and Carole and Herbert Feifer, and grandmother Vera Kellner.

SPeCial anniveRSaRieS – mazal tov to:Members who celebrated special anniversaries since the previous bulletin:Renee and Ben Pekeles; Dale and Nathan Boidman; Leonora and Michael White; Arielle Elmoznino and Alain Elbaz; Donna and Paul Rabinovitch.

SPeCial biRthdayS – mazal tov to:Members who celebrated special birthdays since the previous bulletin:Norma Aber, Doris Brott, Harriet Corber , Sybil Friedman, Henry Garber, Geraldine Gilman, Judith Gottlieb, Goldie Green, Rosalie Heller, Marilyn karr, Roslyn klein, Joseph kracauer, Herman kremer, Ann Leibovitch, Helga Loevinsohn, Anabel Louis, zelda Ludman, Earl Merling, Joseph Nuss, Ben Pekeles, Hyman Reisler, Stanley Rosen, Shirley Rosentzveig, Michael Rudberg, Ruth Rudin, Rachel Salomon, Henri Wechsler, Maria Wildstein.

volunteeR aChievementS – mazal tov to:

Alice Lehrer on being awarded the Rhoda Leopold Memorial Award for Leadership by Federation CJA, Women's Philanthropy.

David Cape on being appointed the National Chair for The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)..

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Send your announcements to [email protected] deadline foR next bulletin: aPRil 3, 2015

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MARILYN AND ERNEST AVRITH In observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Ernest Avrith, from Marilyn Avrith.In observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Edna Silverman, from Marilyn Avrith.

HARRIET AND MARVIN CORBER FUND FOR MUSICIn honour of Marvin Corber, C.M., LL.D., FCPA, receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from McGill University, from Dana and William Bell; Heather and Munroe Blum; Barbara Corber; Donald R. Michelin; Barry Pascal; Rhoda and Robert Vineberg.

URSULA AND SEYMOUR FINkELSTEIN In memory of Theodor Goldman, from Ursula Finkelstein.

DOROTHY AND THEODORE FREEDMANIn observance of the yahrzeit for his father Theodore B. Freedman, from Rabbi Leslie R. Freedman.

DR. SIMON AND LILLIAN GOLDIn appreciation of Cantor Gideon Zelermyer for his wonderful rendition of the High Holiday services, from Lillian Gold.In observance of the yahrzeits for her husband Dr. Simon Gold and for her brother-in-law Samuel Gold, from Lillian Gold.In observance of the yahrzeit for her mother-in-law Faiga Gold, from Lillian Gold.Donation from Lillian Gold on the birth of her granddaughter Camilla Sage (Shifra).

ROSALIND AND MORRIS GOODMANIn memory of Rosalind Goodman, from Dr. Sheila and Nahum Gelber, Q.C.

DR. MEL AND ELAINE HERSHENFIELD MUSEUM In memory of Dr. Ronald Cape, from Elaine and Dr. Mel Hershenfield.

ESTHER AND ANDRE LANDSMANIn honour of Esther Landsman on her special birthday, from Diane Abbey-Livingston.

ELEANOR AND NORMAN LATSkY In memory of Gerald Ritz, from Eleanor Roth Latsky.In observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Sadie Roth, from Eleanor Roth Latsky.


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H We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions donationS deadline foR next bulletin:fRiday, aPRil 3, 2015

To make a donation please call 514.937.9474 ext. 165 or online at shaarhashomayim.org/donate Bulletin publication: min. $25 | Endowment Funds: min. $50 | Prayer book and bookplate inscription: min. $100

Donations of any amount over $18 will be acknowledged with a tribute card.

aiden noah SChWengeR will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Shabbat Hagadol, March 28, 2015, Parashat Tzav. Sharing in this simcha are his parents Jan Goldenberg and Philip Rouben and Brian Schwenger and Laurie McCarthy, his sister Samantha and stepsisters Lauren and Hannah Rouben and Meagan Lamontagne, and his loving grandparents Carol and Martin Goldenberg and Elisa and Ike Azose. Sadly missed are Aiden's great-grandparents, Miriam and Norman Goldenberg and Celia and Sidney Berkowitz. Aiden is a recent Akiva School graduate and currently is in Secondary 1 at Bialik High School. He is a passionate Habs fan, loves to follow all team sports and enjoys playing baseball with the Hampstead Hawks and basketball at Bialik. Aiden has devoted time this past year cooking for En Famille at the Jewish General Hospital as well as volunteering at MADA.

alexandRe bRat, son of France Sznajer and Eric Brat and younger brother to Benjamin and Sophie, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on May 2, 2015 in Brussels, Parashat Aharei Mot Kedoshim. Alexandre will put on tefillin for the first time on Monday, March 9 and will be called to the Torah on Shabbat, March 14 at Shaar Hashomayim. His grandparents Sarah and Theo Brat and Fanny and Jozef Sznajer are very proud of him. Alexandre attends College International Marie de France where he volunteers on many social initiatives and is passionate about literature, chess and cooking. Alexandre also enjoyed the exciting and engaging Shaar Hashomayim Bar Mitzvah program.

milliCent PeRla PenneR, daughter of Michaela Sheaf and Michael David Penner, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on Friday, April 17, 2015. Rejoicing with her are siblings Ophelia, Tabitha, Graydon and Verity, and grandparents Susan and Harvey Penner and Dov Sheaf, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Dearly missed will be her beloved grandmother, "Nana" Gisele Ohayon Sheaf and great-grandmother Jeanette Freedman-Barza. Millicent will be graduating in June 2015 and will continue on to high school at The Study. Millicent is an avid reader in both English and French, plays cello in the Westmount Youth Orchestra, clarinet in her school band, enjoys skiing, swimming, robotics, horseback riding, and baking with her Bubba and dad. She volunteers her time raising funds for various charities supported by The Study.

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Nicole and Gabriel Bitton Sari Shapiro and Joshua FriedmanJennifer Mintz

Stephanie Sebag and Moise OhayonCorinne Rashi and Jason PortnoyNancy Richler

Myriam Amgar and Dr. Parham SageErin Brick and Joel Sheres Claudia Chokron and Dr. Armand zini

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H ARLENE AND JACk R. LAzAREIn observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Pearl Corber and for his mother Bertha Lazare, from Arlene and Jack R. Lazare.In observance of the yahrzeit for her father Rudy Corber and for his father Emile Lazare, from Arlene and Jack R. Lazare.

GERTRUDE AND BORIS LEVINEIn observance of the yahrzeits for Gertrude and Boris Levine, from Sharon and Paul Levine; Carole-Ann and Brahm Levine and families.

RONA AND IRVING LEVITTIn observance of the yahrzeit for Irving Levitt, from Allan Levitt.

DR. STEPHEN AND MICkEY MILLERIn observance of the yahrzeit for his father John Miller, from Mickey and Dr. Stephen Miller.In observance of the yahrzeit for Dr. Seymour Miller, from Mickey and Dr. Stephen Miller.

ELIzABETH SHUCHAT SCHWARTz MEMORIAL LECTURESHIPIn honour of Dr. Calvin Kalman on his special birthday, from Sheryl and Elliott Shuchat.In memory of Rabbi Aaron Landes, from Dr. Sheila and Nahum Gelber, Q.C. and Family.Donation from Dr. Sheila and Nahum Gelber, Q.C. and Family on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of Eli Jacob Landes.Donation from Maura and Leonard Shaykin.

LOIS AND BERNARD SHAPIRO In observance of the yahrzeit for Phyllis Shapiro, from Lois and Dr. Bernard Shapiro, O.C., G.O.Q.In observance of the yahrzeit for her mother, Sadie Roth, from Lois and Dr. Bernard Shapiro, O.C., G.O.Q.

EVA FRIEDMAN VINEBERG In observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Samuel Solomon, from Augusta Vineberg Solomon.

BARBARA AND EDWARD VICTORIn observance of the yahrzeit for his father John Harvey Rubin, from Anthony Rubin.In observance of the yahrzeit for her father John Harvey Rubin, from Barbara and Edward Victor, FCPA, FCA.

RHODA AND ROBERT VINEBERGIn honour of Rhoda Vineberg on her Bat Mitzvah in Israel, from Susan and Murray Rosenoff.

SYLVIA AND CLARENCE SCHNEIDERMAN FUND FOR MEALS ON WHEELSIn memory of Sylvia Schneiderman, from Dr. Sheila and Nahum Gelber, Q.C.

RUTH AND MOSES O. kIRSCH FUND FOR YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATIONIn observance of the yahrzeit for her father-in-law Moses O. Kirsch, from Bunny Kirsch.

THE MORRIS ABER FAMILY In observance of the yahrzeits for Joseph Aber, Anne Aber Isaacson and Sarah Aber, from Estate Joseph Aber.

HELEN VERA PRENTIS ANDLAWRENCE M. LANDEDonation from Doctors Maydee and Nelson Lande.

VITA WEINTRAUB In observance of the yahrzeit for her father Abraham Weintraub, from Dundi and Lyon Sachs.

GENERAL FUNDS

ADULT EDUCATIONDonations from Dana and William Bell; Saryl and Stephen Gross; Irene and Stephen Lipper; Robin Mader; Gail and Alan Marcovitz; Barry Pascal; Dr. Myriam Dahan and Ronald Reuben; Joyce and Marvin Tanner; Linda and Irwin Zelniker.In memory of her brother Mitchell Greenberg, from Dorothy Lackstone.

CANTOR'S FUND In honour of Murray Rosenoff on his special birthday, from Alta and Harvey Levenson.In honour of Rhoda Vineberg on her special birthday, from Alta and Harvey Levenson.In honour of her sister Rhoda Vineberg on her Bat Mitzvah in Israel, from Alta and Harvey Levenson.In honour of the Honourable E. Leo Kolber, O.Q. on his birthday, from Rhoda and Robert Vineberg.In appreciation of Cantor Gideon Zelermyer, from Dale and Nathan Boidman; Rhoda and Robert Vineberg.

CEREMONIAL AND RELIGIOUS ARTICLES In honour of Elaine Mandelcorn Packer on her special birthday, from Sheila Kussner, O.C., O.Q.In appreciation of Rabbi David Woolfson, from Beverly Mendel and Family.Donation from the Sandra and E. Leo Kolber Foundation.

MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDIn honour of Mildred Bacal Cohen on her birthday, from Carol Kugler and Robert Cohen.In honour of Esther Marovitch for receiving the Mildred B. Lande Award for Volunteerism, from Marlene Brownstein.In honour of Ruth Berger, from Marlene Brownstein.In honour of Hainya Wiseman, from Vicki and Michael Feil.In honour of Peggy and Melvin Greenberg on the marriage of their grandson Adam, from Feige and Syd Gasco; Norma and Howard Gilmour; Charlotte and Stanley Gold.

In honour of Zave Sokoloff on his Bar Mitzvah Haftorah, from Michael Grossman.In honour of Professor Peter Jacobs on his special birthday, from Professor Ellen Jacobs and Family.In honour of Edward Levitt on his special birthday, from Harriet and Stephen Segal.In honour of Sandi and Steve Lash on their wedding anniversary, from Harriet and Stephen Segal.In honour of Norma Gilmour, from Shayla and Maurice Wechsler.In appreciation of David Abrams, from Chaim Shustik.In memory of Zelda Laks Fuhrer, from Rebecca Fuhrer.In memory of Lily Cytrynbaum, from Carole and Burt Gilman.In memory of Theodor Goldman, from Norma and Howard Gilmour; Gloria Klein; Dundi and Lyon Sachs; Sylvia Schneider.In memory of the mother of Jeffrey Seigal, from Professors Ellen and Peter Jacobs.In memory of Pamela Hardy, from Professors Ellen and Peter Jacobs.In memory of Sandy Kivenko, from Professors Ellen and Peter Jacobs.In memory of her father-in-law Abe Lackstone, from Dorothy Lackstone.In memory of her parents Sarah and Hyman B. Miller, from Anabel M. Louis.In memory of Allan Rosenberg, from Sherril Siminovitch.In observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Albert Joshua Bekhor, from Rebecca Bekhor.In observance of the yahrzeit for his mother Pearl Esar, from Maria and Michael Esar.In observance of the yahrzeit for her father Salomon (Sol) Gottfried, from Ilse Matalon.In observance of the yahrzeit for her grandmother Lise Rauschwerger Werner, from Ilse Matalon.Donations from Estate Mildred Niren; Errol Pereira.

MUSIC FUNDIn honour of their grandson Andrew receiving his first Aliyah, from Gloria and Peter Burnett.In honour of Norma Gelfand on becoming a great-grandmother, from Gloria and Peter Burnett.In honour of Henry Rosenhek on his birthday, from Barbara and Michael Feldman.In honour of Irene Kendell on her special birthday, from Roslyn Klein.In honour of Marvin Corber, C.M., LL.D., FCPA, receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from McGill University, from Donna and Lewis Greenberg.In honour of Esther Landsman on her special birthday, from Suzie and Henry Rosenhek.


In honour of Jacqueline and Herbert Siblin, C.M., FCA, on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Lewis Brandman, from Suzie and Henry Rosenhek.In appreciation of Sydney Godel, from Lona Lapin.In memory of Constance Topp Lubotta, from Rose Ann L. Grossman.In memory of Isobel Shuster, from Lainie and Dr. Neil Davis; Norma Gelfand; Jonathan Shuster; Seena Urovitch.In observance of the yahrzeit for his father Reverend Maurice Brody, from K. David Brody.In observance of the yahrzeit for her father Hugo Schwarz, from Suzie and Henry Rosenhek.

OPEN GATE In memory of Sheina Gillman, from Jose Dos Santos; Harriet and Stephen Segal.In memory of Gerald Ritz, from Gloria and Dr. Norman Halpern; Goldie and Saul Smith.

PASSOVER FUNDDonation from Estate Joseph Aber.

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In honour of Maharat Abby Brown Scheier and Rabbi Adam Scheier, from Lainie and Dr. Neil Davis.In honour of Michael Stern on being appointed the new President of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, from Rose and Julius Letovsky.In honour of Beverley Hamburg on her special birthday, from Monna and Abby Malkinson and Family.In honour of Monna and Abby Malkinson, whose son William Malkinson received his graduate degree in notarial law from Université de Montréal, from Sisterhood Shaar Hashomayim.In appreciation of Rabbi Adam Scheier for a D'var Torah in memory of Helen Caplan, from Deenalil Caplan.In appreciation of Rabbi Adam Scheier, from Marvin Liebman; Beverly Mendel and Family.In appreciation of an Aliyah, from Ben Pekeles.In appreciation of the Shaar Hashomayim Clergy for their wonderful services, from Barbara Sederoff.In memory of Theodor Goldman, from Peggy and Melvin Greenberg; Dianne Richler.In memory of Sam Kaplan, from Gordana Jovanovich and Charles Kaplan.In memory of Allan Rosenberg, from Eleanor Roth Latsky.

In memory of their mothers Pauline Rosenoff and Sylvia Levenson, from Alta and Harvey Levenson.In observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Jack Lehman, from Beatrice Etinson.In observance of the yahrzeit for his father Louis Richler, from Gail and Eddie Richler.In observance of the yahrzeit for her parents Ann and Gerald Stein, from Linda Stein-Steinman.Donations from Guy Bouthillier; Sylvia Cleman; Marcia and Perry Guralnick.

SYNAGOGUE FUNDIn honour of Michael Stern on being appointed the new President of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, from Barbara and Michael Feldman.In honour of Michael Stern on his special birthday, from Barbara and Michael Feldman.In honour of Dr. Terry Sigman Zlotnik for being chosen Eishet Chayil 5775, from Bunny Kirsch; Lois and Dr. Bernard Shapiro, O.C., G.O.Q.In honour of Dany Meloul and Marc Weinstein on becoming new members of Shaar Hashomayim, from Odette and Felix Meloul.In honour of Heather Paperman being chosen to be the next President of Women’s Philanthropy at Federation CJA, from Sisterhood Shaar Hashomayim.In memory of Allan David Rosenberg, from Ellen Joy and Raphael Fleming.In memory of Constance Topp Lubotta, from Louis L.I. Grossman.In memory of Dr. Ronald Cape, from Beverley and Elie Hamburg; Monna and Abby Malkinson and Family.In memory of Theodor Goldman, fromAvi Morrow.In memory of her brother Mark Opotovski, from Sofia Opotovskaia.In memory of their uncle and cousin Mark Opotovski, from Anna and Mendel Opotovsky.

TzEDAkAH In honour of Shirley Spunt on her special birthday, from Monna and Abby Malkinson and Family.In honour of Evelyn and Raphael Schachter on the birth of a granddaughter, from Bracha Tritt; Haya and Jennifer Ben Menashe.In appreciation of an Aliyah, from Susan Wolfe Signer.In memory of Laurie Marceau, from Bracha Tritt.

YAHRzEIT Donations from Carol Amro; Stephanie Azrieli; Aldo Bensadoun; Miriam and Martin Friedman; Shirley Goldfarb; Elliot Greenberg; Therese Guttman; Jack Klam; Sheila Kussner, O.C., O.Q.; Ann Leibovitch; Susan Levitt; Dianne and Lee Lovenheim; Birdie Marshall; Beatrice C. Mayer; Eunice Palayew; Renee and Ben Pekeles; Caroline and Myer Rabinovitch; Madeleine Ritz; Shirley and Leo Rosentzveig, Q.C.; Jay Sederoff; Ruth Shacter; Judith R. Stein.

YIzkOR In appreciation of an honour received during weekday Shacharit, from Merav and Michael Colson.In observance of the yahrzeit for his father Irving Feldman, from Arnold Feldman.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION In honour of Dr. Calvin Kalman in recognition of completing thirty years as full professor at Concordia University, from Judy and Mark Caplan.In honour of Louisa Rubenstein on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter Susannah, from Bernice Cohen.In honour of Cheryl Brownstein on her special birthday, from Lenore and Paul Harris.In honour of Ruth Berger for receiving the Sylvia Schneiderman Volunteer Award for dedication to Meals on Wheels, from Esther and Sydney Marovitch.In honour of Dr. Adrian Langleben for receiving the Mildred B. Lande Award for Volunteerism, from Esther and Sydney Marovitch.In honour of Carol Koffler for receiving the Lynn Eltes Volunteer Award for dedication to Mishloach Manot, from Esther and Sydney Marovitch.In honour of Dr. Bernard Shapiro, O.C., G.O.Q., for receiving an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, from Eunice and Dr. Max Palayew.In honour of Debbie and David Cohen on the Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah of their children Alex and Maya Cohen, from Janice Steinberg. In appreciation of Rabbi Adam Scheier, from Dale and Nathan Boidman.In appreciation of Maharat Abby Brown Scheier for her excellent teaching and friendship, from Ronite Amsel and Dr. Avi Jacobson.In appreciation of receiving the Mildred B. Lande Award for Volunteerism, from Esther Marovitch.In memory of Gerald Ritz, from Sharon and Paul Levine.In memory of her husband Benjamin Louis, from Anabel M. Louis.

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Breakfast on October 6 sponsored by Gilbert Rosenberg and Brahm Faber in observance of the yahrzeit for George Klein.

Breakfast on October 23 sponsored by Joan Lupovich in observance of the yahrzeit for her husband Jack Lupovich.

Breakfast on November 11 sponsored by David Raby in observance of the yahrzeit for his mother Helen Raby.

Rosh Chodesh Fellowship program and breakfast on November 23 sponsored by the Westmount Learning Minyan.

Breakfast on December 2 sponsored by Hessa and Donald Davis and Gloria and kenneth Davis in observance of the yahrzeit for Malcolm Ian Davis.

Congregational Kiddush on December 13 sponsored by Jeffrey Wagman in memory of his father Sam Wagman and in honour of the Clergy and members of Shaar Hashomayim; by Irina and Anatoly Nekhim in observance of the yahrzeit for his father Leonid Nekhim; and by Inna and Dmitry korenblit in celebration of the birthday of their daughter Arielle.

Breakfast on December 16 sponsored by Lydia Leiffer and Family in observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Ethlyn Leiffer.

Breakfast on December 17 sponsored by Carol and Neil Weinman in observance of the yahrzeit for his mother Anne Weinman.

Breakfast on December 18 sponsored by Dora and Avrum Morrow in memory of Theodor Goldman.

Rosh Chodesh Fellowship Breakfast on December 23 sponsored by the Westmount Learning Minyan.

Breakfast on December 26 sponsored by Joyce and Myer Deitcher in observance of the yahrzeit for his mother Zelda Deitcher and by Lorraine and Irving Wolfe in observance of the yahrzeit for their daughter Robyn Elyse Wolfe.

Breakfast on December 31 sponsored by Ghislaine and Irwin Brownstein in observance of the yahrzeit for their son Douglas William Brownstein.

Breakfast on January 7 sponsored by Lisa Steinberg in observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Vera Nathalie Steinberg.

Breakfast on January 15 sponsored by Dianne Richler and Family in observance of the first yahrzeit for Myer Richler and by Helen Adam in observance of the yahrzeit for Philip Pass.

Congregational Kiddush on January 17 sponsored by Abie Poplaw in celebration of his birthday.

Breakfast on January 19 sponsored by Sheila kussner and Family in memory of her husband Marvyn Kussner, her parents Sophie and Jack Golden, her brother Ronald Golden, and her in-laws Tanna and Edward Jack Kussner.

Rosh Chodesh Fellowship Breakfast on January 21 sponsored by Penny and Gordon Echenberg and Michelle and Arnold Echenberg in observance of the yahrzeit for their father Abraham David Echenberg.

Montreal Women's Tefilah Group Rosh Chodesh Breakfast on January 21 sponsored by Rhoda and Robert Vineberg in honour of her Bat Mitzvah which took place in Israel.

Breakfast on January 22 sponsored by Marion and Dr. Hyman Tannenbaum in celebration of the birthday of their grandson Mason Albert.

Breakfast on January 23 sponsored by Lewis Greenberg and Dorothy Lackstone in observance of the yahrzeit for their father Henry Greenberg.

Breakfast on January 30 sponsored by the Boidman Family in observance of the yahrzeits for Rose Wax and Alfred Feintuch and by Melissa Singer in observance of the yahrzeit for her father A. Leo Singer.

Shabbat Shirah Kiddush on January 31 sponsored by Sharron Feifer and Family in memory of her parents Joshua and Gladis Axler, who imparted the love of music through their rich Levite heritage.

Breakfast on February 2 sponsored by Eden Polansky and David Flomen in observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Lea Polansky.

Breakfast on February 5 sponsored by Phyllis Deitcher and Gilbert Rosenberg in observance of the yahrzeit for their mother Ida Rosenberg.

Breakfast on February 6 sponsored by the Palevsky Family marking the culmination of shiva for Beryl Palevsky.

Breakfast on February 9 sponsored by Anna, Ari and karen Brojde in observance of the yahrzeit for their husband and father Peter Brojde.

Breakfast on February 11 sponsored by Enid and Carl Backman, Angela Tietolman and Paul Tietolman in observance of the yahrzeit for Deborah Tietolman.

Breakfast on February 13 sponsored by Nicole and Dr. Richard kremer marking the shloshim for his mother Michelle Kremer.

Congregational Kiddush on February 14 sponsored by Mary and Harry Weiss in observance of the yahrzeit for their son Richard David Weiss.

Breakfast on February 17 sponsored by Rabbi Wilfred Shuchat in memory of his father Meyer Shuchat and his brother-in-law Marvin Sochet and by The Capriolo-Morris Family in observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Renee Cohen Capriolo.

Breakfast on February 18 sponsored by Harold Brownstein in observance of the yahrzeit for his mother Minnie Brownstein.

Breakfast on February 19 sponsored by Claudia and Albert Israel in honour of the Bar Mitzvah call-up of their son Daniel Israel.

Rosh Chodesh Fellowship breakfast on February 20 sponsored by the Westmount Learning Minyan.

Breakfast on March 5 sponsored by Stephanie and Clifford Raby in honour of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Molly-Beth Naimer.

Breakfast on March 9 sponsored by Terry and Julius Suss in observance of the yahrzeit for her mother Lily Lewis and by Donald and kenneth Davis in observance of the yahrzeit for their father Herman Davis.

Congregational Kiddush on March 14 sponsored by France and Eric Brat in honour of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Alexandre Brat.

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YOM HASHOAH MEMORIAL SERVICEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 | 7:30 PM

at Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem SynagogueSponsored by the Montreal Holocaust Centre

YOM HAzIkARON MEMORIAL FOR ISRAEL'S FALLEN SOLDIERSTUESDAY, APRIL 21 | 6:00 PM

at Federation CJA

YOM HA’ATzMAUT ISRAEL DAY RALLYTHURSDAY, APRIL 23 | 11:00 AM

at Phillips SquareBus service available | Check eNewsletter for schedule

COMMUnITY COMMEMORaTIOnS

May the Almighty grant His divine comfort to the bereaved in their sorrow.We extend condolences to the families of the following who have recently passed:

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SPECIAL PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CEMETERY PLOTSMembers under the age of 65 who wish to reserve plots in the Shaar Cemetery now have the option to lock in the current rate and pay in 10 equal payments over a 10 year period. The first payment is due upon reservation and subsequent payments will be invoiced annually in January.

Tribute floral decorations to honour your loved ones. Winter decoration of spruce boughs and strawflowers. Special floral decorations for unveilings.

Monument cleaning service - renew the look of older monuments.

CEMETERY SERVICES

Contact Stewart Leibovitch 514.937.9474 ext. 171 | [email protected]

INFO OR TO RECEIVE BEREAVEMENT NOTICES BY E-MAIL, CONTACT STEWART LEIBOVITCH 514.937.9474 ExT. 171 | [email protected]

Our member Helen Horovitz, on October 17.Sheina Gillman, mother and mother-in-law of Etty and Ralph Bienstock, on November 21.

Gertrude Bacal, mother and mother-in-law of Ellen Bacal and Mel Segal, on November 21.

Fanny Altro, mother and mother-in-law of our members Steve and Sheila Altro, passed away on December 1.

Our member Theodor Goldman, husband of Eileen Goldman and brother of Mortimer Goldman, on December 2.

Peter Hoffman, brother of Helene Ripstein, on December 5.

Our member Gerald Ritz, husband of Madeleine Ritz, father and father-in-law of Heather and Joseph Paperman, on December 13.

Philip Barmish, son of Morton Barmish, on December 14.

Stephen Sugar, brother and brother-in-law of Robert and Caron Sugar, on December 16.

Lily Cytrynbaum, mother and mother-in-law of Renata and Norman Issley, on December 29.

katharine Packer, step-mother of our members Lionel Packer and Elaine Mandelcorn, passed away on December 29.

Our member Constance Lubotta, on December 29.

Ronald Cape, brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Maureen Cape, on January 3.

Peter klein, father and father-in-law of Julie and Jeffrey Feifer, on January 4.

Max Shapiro, brother and brother-in-law of Irving and Barbara Shapiro, on January 9.

Fanny Tolensky, mother of David Tolensky, on January 14.

Michelle kremer, mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Nicole Kremer, on January 14.

Our member, E. Philip Ostroff, husband of Mildred Ostroff, on January 15.

Joseph z. Feller, father of Connie-Gail Salomon, on January 15.

Our member, Louis Goldberg, father and father-in-law of Eric and Cindy Goldberg and father-in-law of Bunny Goldberg, on January 17.

Sylvia Messer, mother of our member Janice Steinberg, on January 20.

Our member David Nencel, stepfather of our members Leonora and Michael White and brother-in-law of Ruth Levy, on January 21.

Our member Bernard Palevsky, husband of Anne Palevsky and father and father-in-law of our members Avery and Evelyn Palevsky, brother and brother-in-law of our members Raizel and Ken Macklovitch, and brother-in-law of our member Susan Palevsky, on January 29.

Rose Rosenzweig, mother and mother-in-law of our members Cathy Rosenzweig and Mark Bindman, and sister-in-law of our member Lillian Gold, on January 29.

Our member Dr. Melvin B. Wise, on February 4.

Our member Neri Bloomfield, mother of our members Evelyn and Raphael Schachter and Harry and Nancy Bloomfield, on February 5.

Our member, Gerald Sarwer-Foner, on February 7.

Our member, Charles kotler, husband of Barbara Maldoff, on February 8.

Our member, Yhetta Polansky, mother of our member Hyman Polansky, on February 10.


REMEMbERIng

The late Neri Bloomfield will be remembered for her Zionism, which – together with her love for her family and community – motivated her leadership on local, national and international levels. Neri was a generous philanthropist and a trailblazer in being the first woman to occupy many of her leadership positions. Neri served on the Shaar Board of Trustees and the Honorary Advisory Council, and Neri and the Bloomfield family were instrumental in jumpstarting innovative programs at Shaar Hashomayim geared towards youth. Neri’s legacy of devotion to our congregation is carried on by her children, Harry and Evelyn, and their families.

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Tuesday Night Learningat the Shaar

come andhear come and learn

7:30 - 8:00 PM 8:00 -9:00 PM

MARCH 17

Mr. Kaplan (2014)

A hilarious, crowdpleasing black comedy revolving around a Jewish retiree who is convinced that the shy, old German owner of a local seafront restaurant is in fact a former Nazi.

run boy run (2014)

A superlative saga of courage and compassion, Run Boy Run tells the extraordinary true story of a Polish boy who seeks the kindness of others in his solitary struggle to outlast the Nazi occupation and keep alive his Jewish faith.

MARCH 24

MARCH 31

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MARCH 10

The Four Questions and Beyond: Educating Our Children and Ourselves

Maharat rachel Kohl Finegold

The Power of a Name

Maharat abby brown scheier

Making Sense of the Seder

rabbi adaM scheier

Discovering the Joy After Heartbreak

rabbi charles sherManRabbi, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Syracuse, New York

Love and Treasure

ayelet waldManNew York Times best selling author

The Pope and Mussolini

proFessor david KertzerThe Paul Dupee Chair and Professor of Social Science, Anthropology and Italian Studies at Brown University

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Documents

Purim/Passover 2015 Bulletin