TEMPLE SHOLOM

FEBRUARY 2020 / SHEVAT-ADAR 5780

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND

WITH RABBI

BRUCE AFT TIKKUN OLAM

REPAIRING THE WORLD

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 AT TEMPLE SHOLOM

Join us for an early Shabbat Kavanah Musical Service, featuring guitar, drums and inspiring new melodies followed by a Shabbat dinner, and a Temple Sholom University (TSU) presentation and a thought provoking discussion. We are very excited to have Rabbi Bruce Aft as our scholar-in-residence for the weekend. His talks will focus on Tikkun Olam, holi-ness, and how we can make a difference in the world.

Bio: Rabbi Bruce D. Aft has been the spiritual leader at Adat Reyim since 1991. He has been affiliated with

the March of the Living since 1992, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization since 1985, and the UJA/Jewish Federation of greater Washington since 1993. Rabbi Aft is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia, and received his honorary

doctor of divinity degree in June 2006. He is currently the Rabbinic Advisor of the George Mason University Community Hillel Board, past president of the Board of Jewish Education of Greater Washington, and has chaired the Board of Operation Understanding, D.C. Since September 11, 2001, Rabbi Aft is involved in developing teen dialogue groups through George Mason University’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 5:30PM: WINE & CHEESE 6:00PM: EVENING SERVICE (*No 8:15pm Service) Rabbi Aft’s Drash: “Five Minutes to Live… How We Can Make a Difference.”

7:00PM: SHABBAT DINNER*

7:30PM: TSU: PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION Cost for Dinner: $22 Adult; $15 Student Rabbi Aft’s topic: "What do the Lion King, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Peter, Paul, and Mary have in common that can inspire us to live a life that matters?"

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 8:30AM: TORAH STUDY Using Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' commentary, we will discuss the weekly portion.

10:00AM: MORNING SERVICE “Gifts that Keep on Giving...What is Holy in Our Lives?”

12:00PM: LUNCH* & LEARN “Healing & Tikkun Olam: Count Our Blessings and Share Them with Others.”

* Register for the dinner and/or lunch at 604.266.7190 or www.templesholom.ca

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רפואה שלמהRefuah Shlemah, Speedy Recovery to:

מ ז ל ט ו ב Mazel Tov, Congratulations to:

Josh & Jacquie-Lee Epstein, on the birth of their son, Pierce Michael John Epstein Karen & Stephen Glanzberg, on the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Sakura Glanzberg Shira Zucker & Jack Favilukis, on the birth of their daughter, Lilah Rose Favilukis

I N O U R T E M P L E F A M I L Y נ ח מ ו , נ ח מ ו

Nachamu, Nachamu; Condolences to: PLEASE JOIN:

Ken Singer & Melina Baum Singer as their son,

Zev Baum Singer is called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:00am

Jonathan Barnett & Heidi Seidman

as their daughter, Madison Barnett

is called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9:00am

Jory & Joelly Simkin

as their son, Emmett Simkin

is called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9:00am

Marcie Weinstein Smith & Rick Smith

as their son, Samuel Weinstein Smith

is called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 9:00am

Florence Beytin Ellen Barberie

Bella Sherman Stephen Gertsman

Hinda Simkin, on the death of her sister, Audrey Arbour Natalie Simkin, on the death of her aunt, Audrey Arbour Barbara Heller, on the death of her husband, Michael Karton Earl Winestock, on the death of his brother, Neil Ian Winestock Salomon Mondlak, on the death of his father, Bezalel Mondlak

USING OUR VOICES is a special community event celebrating youth who are engaged in tikkun olam, featuring an interactive experience that is equal parts singing, comedy, and community-building with globally-renowned song leaders, Choir! Choir! Choir!

The evening begins with the presentation of the 2020 Tikkun Olam Youth Awards, and then Choir! Choir! Choir! will get you laughing and, before you know it, you and 300 of your closest (and newest) friends will be belting out a rock anthem from the

80s or harmonizing last year’s biggest pop hit. The big finale is then streamed live on Facebook.

Admission includes an uplifting, rousing and soulful experience, followed by dessert. What’s not to like?!?

Get your tickets today, we can't wait to sing with you!

Sunday, February 23 @ 7:00pm at Temple Sholom

Sunday February 23

@ 7:00pm

You are invited to celebrate with us as the family of Temple Sholom’s long time member and past president Sid Kirson will be recognizing his 90th birthday during the Saturday, February 22 Kiddush lunch (after the morning service).

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• Cookware for the Temple kitchen: $360 • Rolling whiteboard and classroom white boards • Patio furniture for our backyard. The vision

is to have a “conversation clusters” where congregants can enjoy our beautiful space in the back, while still allowing for children’s play space.

• Minyan Shiva books and carrying case: $700

• Torah repair: $1500 • Torah crowns (rimonim) for the Holocaust

scroll: $2,500 • Shiva chairs: $150 each (need 4-6) • Assistive hearing device to be used at

congregational services: $2500 • Two 100-cup coffee urns: $150 each

T E M P L E S H O LO M W I S H L I S T If you are looking for a philanthropy opportunity for your family, we have started a "Temple Sholom Wish List", where we have listed items that our Temple family is in need of. Donations do not have to be in the full amount listed, any contribution will be much appreciated. To make a donation, please contact the Temple Sholom office at 604.266.7190.

Dear Temple Family,

To begin, let me wish all of you a happy 2020 and a new decade filled with hope, progress and comfort within our Temple Sholom com-munity and beyond.

Our mission sets out to honour and sanctify each and every person, and I am so proud and privileged to work with such able and dedicat-ed lay-leadership, staff and clergy that adhere to this mission on a

daily basis. It truly inspires me.

Despite our talented bench strength, however, we could not possibly deliver on this lofty aspiration without our volunteers. In fact, there are too many to count who contribute their time and/or resources to our synagogue, for which we are profoundly grateful. Each contribution collectively makes us what we are and supports what we aspire to achieve.

However, there are three volunteer groups, in particular, whose place in the synagogue is so significant and ongoing that they have a seat at our Temple Sholom Board meeting (as affiliates) every month. They are:

• Sixty Plus Group (led by Bill Gruenthal and Dinah Lewis)

• Sisterhood (led by Mary Kleiner and Annette Kozicki)

• Men’s Club (led by Larry Bloom and David Schwartz)

Our affiliate groups recommit year after year, requiring considerable effort, organization, logistics and leadership. Behind each of these leaders are many other dedicated volunteers, also giving of their time to ensure that dozens of programs run smoothly year-round, available for those who value the meaning and companionship they provide.

Some key offerings include: the Sixty Plus Group’s speaker series, social lunches and Chanukah Party; the Sisterhood’s choir, Shabbaton Weekend, monthly meetups, and Fall Fest Fun-raiser; or the Men’s club mixer, latke school fundraiser, informa-tive presentations and Poker and Pastrami nights.

Our affiliates are the reason so many of us come together and come to discover Temple Sholom – and each other.

It is with profound thanks to all our volunteers, including those beyond the affiliates mentioned herein, that I write these words. You are all at the heart and soul of what makes our community live, breathe and thrive. May your contributions continue to inspire and may you always go from strength to strength.

All my best,

Jeff Balin Temple Sholom President

P.S.: Please note that our Board Shabbat will take place on the morning of February 22nd. Come join us in honoring our dedicated Temple Sholom Board Members who offer their time, talent and leader-ship to ensure that Temple Sholom remains a great place to belong, honouring each and every person, in so many ways. I hope to see you there!

A M E S S A G E F R O M O U R P R E S I D E N T

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C A L E N D A R FEBRUARY 2020

Sundays Midweek February 2 Regular classes February 4-6 Regular classes February 9 Regular classes February 11-13 Regular classes February 16 No classes (Family Day weekend) February 18-20 Regular classes February 23 Regular classes February 24-26 Regular classes

Tu B'Shvat Program On Sunday, February 9 we will be offering two exciting ways to celebrate Tu B'Shvat. School will be open for chugim and classes as usual, but for families wanting an outdoor experience together, we will

be joining with the Jericho Stewardship Group to help with the removal of existing non-native shrub and tree species as well as possibly planting new native trees and shrubs.

If you are planning to attend the park clean-up, please register at: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/february-9.html

Park clean-up info: February 9, 9:30am-12:30pm at Jericho Park (meet at the bridge between the two ponds). Tools and a light snack will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather as we will work rain or shine. (jerichostewardship.ca).

Chugim (electives) Our students in Grades 4-7 are wrapping up Tu B’Shvat learning in Cooking and MakeDo construction, and have been upcycling craft supplies into beautiful pieces of Judaica. And, as always, our Gaga players are working on trivia as they earn their way back into the game.

Midweek Hebrew Club Update Our Hebrew clubs are back in full swing after a wonderful first term. Students are making great progress and having fun at the same time. Each week they engage in meaningful prayer, learn about the weekly Torah portion, play games, and work on reading skills in a variety of ways.

Guardians of the Earth! Our classes are doing what they can to help take care of the earth. This year we have added soft plastic recycling and food snack composting, and students are being mindful of water and electricity use. We look forward to Tu B’Shvat this month and celebrating the birthday of the trees.

Ruach ral ly

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Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:00am: Yoga 11:45am: Business meeting 12:00pm: Lunch ($10 per person) 1:00pm: The screening of the movie: Music of the Heart (1999) starring Meryl Steep.

When Roberta's husband left her for a family friend, she left the security of her small town and moved to East Harlem to give kids the hope, pride and power to make something of them-selves with the most unlikely tool - fifty violins. After ten years of teaching, the school decided to cancel her funding. With the support of her friends and the community, she sets out to fight back. Please RSVP to the office at 604.266.7190 or info@templesholom.ca

S I X T Y P LU S G R O U P

Saturday, February 8 at 12:00pm After the Shabbat Service at Temple Sholom

A movie screening followed by a discussion. The Short Israeli film Tateh portrays different aspects of the Israeli society and brings to light the issues that engage young Israeli artists. The discussion to follow will provide experiential ways of learning about the people of Israel.

Tateh / Father (Israel / 2012 / 26 min) Directed by Yaniv Linton Synopsis: Ran returns to the kibbutz to visit his

father, who has suffered a sudden heart attack. There has been no contact between the two since Ran returned to his religious roots. Driving a rickety Hasidic van, which breaks down along the way, Ran is anxious about the impending encounter with his father and the options for reconciliation. Themes relevant to the topic: Israeli society, the kibbutz, newly devout Jews, Breslov Chassidic sect, Jewish identity in Israel. Program instructor: Lior Sagi, Canada Regional Director of DDA-WZO & CZF.

Free admission. A light Kiddush lunch will be provided after the service, prior to the film screening.

This program is part of the Beit Ha’am Weekend Seminar in Metro Vancouver, held on February 6-9, 2020. Presented by the Department for Diaspora Affairs (DDA) of The World Zionist Organization and The Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF) present: Go to www.templesholom.ca for all community workshops and events, to discuss and to experience Israel, its society and the role of Zionism today.

Philip Adilman Hannah Bild Fred Brauer Iris Dayson Stephen Gertsman

Bill Gruenthal Sid Kirson Ken Langford Bernard Rozen Joyce Silverman

Jack Singer Jemima Stein Esther Weinstein

CELEBRATING SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS Join us in commemorating these very special congregants' 80+ Birthdays!

CAN ISRAELI AND JEWISH IDENTITIES GO TOGETHER?

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M O V I E N I G H T: A B O V E A N D B E YO N D

Thursday, February 20 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom Would you risk everything - your future, your citi-zenship, even your life - to help a brother in need? In 1948, just three years after the liberation of Nazi death camps, a group of Jewish American pilots answered a call for help. In secret and at great personal risk, they smuggled planes out of the U.S., trained behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia

and flew for Israel in its War of Independence. As members of Machal - "volunteers from abroad" - this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war; they also embarked on personal journeys of discovery and renewed Jewish pride. ABOVE AND BEYOND is their story. This is a men-only evening. Cost: $5 Men’s Club member; $10 Non Men’s Club member. Register at: www.templesholom.ca

Thursday, March 12 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom with Richard Kurland.

Recent polls suggest that a majority of Canadians have concerns about immigration and believe that we are too welcoming to immigrants. But are their fears and concerns

based on evidence? Richard will address many of the major issues surrounding Canadian immigra-tion today. There will be a Q & A following his talk.

Bio: Richard is a Temple member and an immigra-tion lawyer and policy analyst. He has been invited as an expert witness on immigration issues by Parliamentary committees from 1994 to present and was awarded a medal by the Senate of Canada in 2017 in recognition of his valuable service to the nation.

Cost: $5 Men's Club members and $10 non-members & guests. Includes light refreshments Register at: www.templesholom.ca.

Don't miss this topical men-only evening!

H OT TO P I C S I N C A N A D I A N I M M I G R AT I O N TO DAY

We have set a new Poker & Pastrami

Night attendance record of over 60

participants!

Thank you to all those who attended.

(Held on Jan 9, 2020)

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BOOK & A BITE

Dalya Israel is joining the Sisterhood Board and will be the Vice-President, Social Action.

Dalya is thrilled to be joining Temple Sholom’s Sisterhood! Dalya has been a member at Temple Sholom since she was 10 years old; is a feminist, an advocate, a mother, partner, and a daughter.

She has dedicated the last 17 years to supporting survivors of sexual violence at WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre, where she is now the Executive Director. Dalya is deeply committed to resisting systems of oppression alongside of communities most impacted by systemic inequality; she is excited to bring this perspective to Sisterhood.

2020 JAN POLLACK VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD Nominate that special S isterhood volunteer! This annual award, named for Sisterhood’s first President, Jan Pollack (z’l), will be presented to a Sisterhood member in recognition of her long term and/or outstanding contributions to Sisterhood at our event in June 2020. All submissions will go to a confidential email address. Deadline for nominations April 30, 2020.

Past recipients are: Sara Ciacci, Jean Angus, Marie Henry, Gayda Coblin, Donna Ornstein, Joyce Cherry, Bonnie Gertsman, Reesa Devlin, Alexis Rothschild, Annette Kozicki, Sunny Rothschild, Debbie Rootman, Myra Elson and Joan Fader.

Nomination form: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/2020-jan-pollack-award.html

Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00pm OR Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30am at Temple Sholom

Book for discussion: “The Gustav Sonata” by Rose Tremain Gustav grows up in a small town in Switzerland, where the horrors of WW II seem a distant echo. But Gustav’s father has mysteriously died, and his adored mother Emilie is strangely cold and indifferent to him. Gustav’s life is a lonely one until he meets Anton. An intense lifelong friendship

develops but Anton fails to understand how deeply and irrevocably his life and Gustav’s are entwined. Cost: $2.00 per person to cover expenses. RSVP by February 4, 2020.

Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00pm OR Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30am at Temple Sholom Book for discussion: “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean

In the “exquisitely written, consistently entertain-ing” (The New York Times) The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries; brings each depart-ment of the library to vivid

life; studies arson and attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; and re-examines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago. Cost $2.00 per person to cover expenses. RSVP by April 14, 2020.

To join the group, or for further information, contact the Co-Coordinators, Iris Dayson or Alisa Streat, through Sisterhood at 604.200.0539 (voice mail) or sisterhood@templesholom.ca

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Friday, February 7 at 6:30pm at Temple Sholom

Young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to join us for a Friday Night Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner with lots of singing at Shira’s place. Bring a dish to

share and an instrument to play if you like. It’s a great opportunity to hang out with friends and meet new people. RSVP: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/ShabbatHomestyleFeb2020

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom A discussion-based exploration of Jewish leadership principles, applied!

Torah portion: Beshalach. Topic: "Looking Up."

Learn about leadership principles and how to apply them to your professional and/or personal circumstances. The sessions will be based on the weekly

Torah portion, using the highly insightful writings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the UK, and widely respected authority on Judaism and leadership. Facilitated by Jeff Balin, with over 18 years of experience in the field of leadership development.

Free of charge. Each study group is independent. Limited spots available. RSVP: www.templesholom.ca

N E X T G E N S H A B B AT H O M E S T Y L E

TORAH INSPIRED LEADERSHIP STUDY GROUP

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Thursdays, February 20, 27 and March 5 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom

With Cantor Shira Stanford-Asiyo. In this class we will delve into both an-cient and contemporary women’s liturgy, from biblical references to Yiddish Techines and Modern Women liturgists.

We will also explore the creative approaches that have been taken to create feminist prayer forms and work to expand within Hebrew’s gendered language, and have the opportunity to write our own prayers.

Free of charge. RSVP: www.templesholom.ca

FEMINIST JEWISH LITURGY

Where Learning, Community and Surprise Await You!

A festival of Jewish thinking, culture and the arts, bringing people of all backgrounds together to experience the rich diversity of Jewish heritage and contemporary thinking.

Register at: www.limmudvancouver.ca

FAMILY SHABBAT Friday, February 7 at 5:45pm at Temple Sholom Please join us for a fun evening including a Shabbat dinner, crafts and two Shabbat services - Tot and Camp Style.

Each Family Shabbat will revolve around the a holiday based theme. This time we will be celebrating Tu B’Shvat with special guest - Camp Kalsman’s song-leader, Jacob Glickman.

Cost: Adults $12; Child $8; Family of 5 cap at $46 (Two Adults & Three Children). RSVP: www.templesholom.ca or 604.266.7190.

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SPECIAL SENIOR’S PROGRAMS

BOOK CLUB WITH RABBI DAN - "HERE ALL ALONG" This past winter break, I read one of the best, most articulate, and personal explanations of how Judaism is relevant to living as a human being in the early 21st century -“Here All Along” by Sarah Hurwitz.

After a decade as a political speechwriter, serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, a

senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign, Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book . . . about Judaism.

Sarah Hurwitz writes beautifully about her journey from Hebrew School dropout to thoughtful commentator on her Jewish heritage. She paints a vision of a Judaism that is wise, intellectually rigorous, experiential, accessible and frankly exciting. She is on a mission to close this gap by

sharing the profound insights she discovered on everything from Jewish holidays, ethics, and prayer to Jewish conceptions of G-d, death, and social justice. In this entertaining and accessible book, she shows us why Judaism matters and how its message is more relevant than ever, and she inspires Jews to do the learning, questioning, and debating required to make this religion their own.

I invite you to read it over the next few weeks (www.amazon.ca/Here-All-Along-Spirituality-Life/dp/0525510710), and then join me at my home for an intimate discussion of the book and its themes for ONE of these two small gatherings:

• Wednesday, February 26 at 12:30pm (light lunch provided) OR

• Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm (light dessert provided)

Please RSVP at: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/book-club.html

Temple Sholom is excited to offer two upcoming events geared to our senior members. It’s a great way to break up the long winter and have a wonderful afternoon out!

1. AFTERNOON TEA AT VAN DUSEN Join Rabbi Dan Moskovitz and Rebetzin Sharon Mishler for an afternoon tea at Van Dusen Gardens on Thursday, February 13 at 1:00pm. Come enjoy nice company, good tea and get to know each other better. Space is limited to 12 congregants.

RSVP: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/van-dusen-tea.html or call the office 604.266.7190

2. AN AFTERNOON AT THE SYMPHONY Do you love the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra? Temple Sholom is offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Beethoven Experience on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00pm at the Orpheum theatre.

Beethovenfest and Symphony Sundays Performing: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.4 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 Pastorale

With pianist, Saleem Ashkar an Israeli Palestinian and Conductor, Otto Tausk.

Saleem Ashkar was born in Nazareth, and is an alumni of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (the name is taken from an Arab-themed volume of poetry by Goethe), founded by conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim in 1999, as a vehicle for promoting Arab-Israeli cooperation through classical music. Saleem Ashkar also had encourage-ment from conductor Zubin Mehta, who programmed a performance of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23, with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra when Saleem was 17. Ashkar has appeared with Israel's major symphonic ensembles and has appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York with Barenboim as conductor. He has given recitals in Berlin, Frankfurt and other cities in Europe.

We are offering tickets at a reduced rate to our members. The price is normally $68 but Temple is offering you a ticket for $25. Transportation will be provided if needed. Tickets must be purchased by February 23

RSVP: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/Beethovenfest.html or call the office 604.266.7190

Thank you to congregants Estelle & Michael Jacobson for their assistance and for arranging the tickets.

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These are hands-on workshops and will be held on the following Sundays at 10:15-11:30am at Temple Sholom.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020: Get Growing Together! Plan Your Own Home Garden with Stacy Friedman

It may be dark and cold, but now is the time to dream up spring gardens! Gardening is fun, brings together community and family, gets everyone outside and connected with the Earth, teaches us about the natural world, opens spaces for discuss-

ing values and practicing caring, rewards us with tasty treats, and inspires family cooking experienc-es! In this workshop, we’ll explore Vancouver’s grow-ing cycle and begin to plan our 2020 gardens. Wheth-er you are an experienced gardener or just want to experiment with what will survive on your windowsill, you will gain inspiration, confidence, new knowledge

and ideas, and even come home with seedlings to get a head start on your 2020 garden!

*Note: Participants do not need to have a garden space to participate in this workshop. If you do

have one, however, you may want to bring your garden dimensions to the workshop.

Participants are encouraged to bring recycled containers (such as yogurt containers, salad clam shells, or recycled pots) in which to bring seedlings home. We will also have a small seed swap so if you have extra seeds, please bring them to share!

Bio: Stacy Friedman brings 14 years of experience learning and growing through facilitating intergenerational garden-based programs in beautiful Coast Salish territory. Stacy is a Master Gardener and former classroom teacher and holds an MA in Curriculum and Pedagogy. She has worked with children, youth, university students, educators, farmers, elders, and other community members to care for the land, grow, harvest, cook, eat, and learn together. She believes food connects us all and helps us understand our responsibilities to ourselves, each other, and to the Earth.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020: PROGRAM TBA

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020: Bike Maintenance Workshop with Pedal Power

RSVP: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/environmental-workshops.html

URGENT CALL TO ACTION:

We have talked about getting the Climate Crisis on the Canadian Jewish community's national agenda, that agenda is largely shaped by CIJA (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs) here in Canada. CIJA just announced their annual survey to see what the Jewish community cares about.

PLEASE take this survey, tell them you care about the Climate Crisis. Tell them the Jewish community must show leadership on the Climate Emergency; that it is a fundamentally Jewish issues to be Shomrei Ha’Ada-mah, Guardians of the Earth. Please urge your Jewish friends across Canada to do the same.

Here is a link to the survey https://cija.ca/you/ Do it today and please share this message.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS

OPTIMISM AND HOPE Erasing the Stigma of mental Illness, Addiction and Homelessness. Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom

A panel discussion with: Shelley Rivkin, RSW MSW, Vice President, Planning, Allocations and Community Affairs, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver Penny Allen, Entrepreneur and Volunteer, Abbotsford, BC Jordan Bowman, Youth Worker, The Last Door, New Westminster

Come learn about: • Social service needs and

resources in the Jewish Community

• One women's journey: From Vigilate to Volunteer

• Jordan's story: From Addiction to Recovery

For more information contact: shelley@jacsvancouver.com

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SUN, JANUARY 26 TO SAT, FEBRUARY 1 29 TEVET - 6 SHEVAT Mike Block Samuel Bregman Zohara Charbit Russell Ciacci Franco de Rungs Alfred Deyong Edward Dozar Min Fayerman Norman Goldstein Ida Goldstein Annie Golumbia Isaac Goslin Sella Heller Debbie Izen Leon Komar Dr. Alexander Lester ann levi-lloyd Frances Mallek Alfred Mayer Agnes Myers Belia Reutlinger Cindy Roadburg Morris Rose Anne Rubenstein Norman Sanders Abe Silverman Sophie Stitz Harold Vines Daniel Weinstein Claire Wexler Jerry Yates Michael Young Lillian Ziff Rahamim Zigdon SUN, FEBRUARY 2 TO SAT, FEBRUARY 8 7-13 SHEVAT Tolo Alemany Molinda Aronson Rose Blutstein Ida Bobroff Samuel Brezer Howard Carr Grace Cohene Rhoda Daum Kenner Mark Friedman Alvin Gibbs Bill Gluck Richard Goldberg Zysman Groner Leon Hapton Yankev David Herzog Joseph B. Howitt Morry Hubburmin Stanley Hulman Ivan Jacobson Morris Jaffe

Gordon James Israel Kaplan Emerson Stoyka Kay George Kemeny Alice Kimmel Louis Isaac Korn Ana Doris Kula Rhona Lazar Millie Levitan Lazare Philip Lieberman Elsie Maerov Brenda Mah Morris Miller Ben Morris Mary Nicholls Sonia Nitikman Gregory Ognistoff Lola Penn Sam Raisen Kalman Reisman Hana Malka Rozen Aaron Gedalia Rozen Norman Sanders Harvey Sawyer Gertrude Shaffer Ethlyne Shatsky Khaya Sheinberg Nathan Unickow Irv Vinsky Merv Clifford Winestock Moses Zinman SUN, FEBRUARY 9 TO SAT, FEB 15 14-20 SHEVAT Karla Almasi Florence Auerbach Dan Balin Sidney Joshua Becker David Beckman Jacob Beckow Anna Bild Fermina David Dolfi Eisler Lea Esquinazi Anna Ewaskin Ruth Feinberg Samuel Fish Ernst Frinton Riessa Garandza Isaac (Yitzchak) Garfinkel Cora Goldschlager Edith Jaffe Mary James Joseph Katzin Charles Kemp Sol Kort Ralph Krasney Mary Krasney Gerald Krivel Ben Lerner

Harry Levin Baruch Levy Blanche Manis Arthur Maron Hyman Meyers Oscar Nerman Marjorie Norman Stewart Palmer Ethel Posluns Elsa Riback Joanne Rosenbaum Zvi Schneider Charles Schom Clara Segal Rhodea Shandler Louis Shiffman Susan Shore Rebecca Simkin Phillip Singer George Streat Euan Taylor Emanuel (Manek) Teich Mary Tenenbaum Nina Winner Murray Wortsman SUN, FEBRUARY 16 TO SAT, FEB 22 21-27 SHEVAT Bernard (Beryl) Atnikov Len Babins Jacob Beckow Abe Bell Gita Tova Bell Iris Bowman Michael Bowman Rose Brown Cecil Bund Harvey Cohen Glen Derksen David Fouks Agnes Gans Horace Gold Leslie Harowitz Siegfred Heilbrunn Julius Herman Kenneth James Nadia Kaplan Danny Karton Rita Krivel Blanka Kuhnberg David Lagnado Anne Lampert Brian Lercher Yaakov Levitan Miron Lurye Harold Margolis Judith Mastai Vera Millar Dylan Oser

Sabine Pinkus (nee Boscowitz) Ruth Posen Nate Ratson Alex Riback Robert Rowan Lillian Seelig Paul Shore Leonard Shore Morris Silverman Malka Smith Meir Somekh Marcelle Somekh Caroline Spector George Abraham Steiner Anna Tourovskaia Solomon Trocki Fay Tubinshlak Michael Vinnitsky Ed Watchuk Charles Wexler Annette White SUN, FEBRUARY 23 TO SAT, FEB 29 28 SHEVAT - 4 ADAR Tamara Abramovich Leona Billinkoff Martin Donald Butts Rhoda Dardick Anita Dorfman Moszek Menachem Gliksberg Jack Gold Fannie Goldschlager Mary Gray Dina Groner Max Hanson Rita Horn Lena Kaufman Sarah Kirson Karel Matej Charles Moutal Alistair Nicol-Smith Gertrude Ornstein Sandy Oser Joseph Reutlinger Moritz Rosen Ruth P. Rosenberg Herbert Rothschild Guy E. Shewell Jack Slobinsky Bob Stephens Hilda Stern Ted Szredni Molly Tenenbaum Shirley Trademan Sid Wiener George Woolstone

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YAHRTZEIT DONATIONS Evgenii Altshuler Michael Altshuler

Richard Goldberg Jean Angus

Jean Werenka Fiedler Jean Angus

Adam Werenka Jean Angus

Miklosh Balint Jeffrey Balin

Anne Rubenstein Laurie Bertrand

Marie Bertrand Michael Bertrand

Lawrence Bertrand Michael Bertrand

Ida Bobroff Leonard Bobroff

Pearl Chalmers Sandra Bobroff

Helen Brickman Martha Brickman

David Brookstone Anthony Brookstone

Betty Broudy Carol Broudy

Lillian Ziff Barbara Burko

Freda Coblin Judy Coblin

Ethel Schatz Theodore Cohn

Isadore Coop Diana Coop

Lucy Rifkin Diana Coop

Matthew Searle Diana Coop

Werner Daltrop Paul Daltrop

Sophie Kohn Betty Davids

Ernst Frinton Vera Davis

Samuel Segal Joan Fader

Samuel Fish Mildred Feldman

Miriam Fish Mildred Feldman

Shirley Fishman Nevin Fishman Martin & Paulette Fishman

Milton Freiman Debby Freiman

Leonore Freiman Debby Freiman

Josef Ehrlich Debby Freiman

Helene Ehrlich Debby Freiman

Sydney Gelmon Karen Gelmon Paula Gelmon

Elizabeth Gilbert Amy Gilbert

Musia Zan Michael Giligson

Pearl Rosenbaum Fran Goldberg

Gertie Lerner Beverley Golden

Eva Brooks Beverley Golden

Annie Golumbia Claire Golumbia

Arnold Golumbia Claire Golumbia

Samuel George Gordon Ellen Gordon

Jack L. Gordon Joyce Gordon

Eve Goszer Libby Goszer

Boris Goszer Libby Goszer

Abraham Zelikovitz Pia Guralnick

Florence Halparin Lawrence Halparin

Edwina Heller Barbara Heller

Michael Heller Barbara Heller

Sella Heller Barbara Heller

Kitty Heller Barbara Heller

Samuel Heller Barbara Heller

Paul Heller Barbara Heller

Hyman Atnikov Gloria Hendin Fanny Atnikov Gloria Hendin

Donald Atnikov Gloria Hendin

Bernard Atnikov Gloria Hendin

Shayla Atnikov Gloria Hendin

Louis Hendin Gloria Hendin

Ruth Hendin Gloria Hendin

Dave Hendin Gloria Hendin

Sydney Hendin Gloria Hendin

Donald Hendin Gloria Hendin

David Katz Gloria Hendin

Morton Knazan Gloria Hendin

Leon Krygier Carol Hollander

Hyman Goran Louise Huber

Lilli Kirsh Robert Huber

Timothy Iliassov Arslan Iliassov

Peter Allan David James Karen James

John Ellison Kimanda Jarzebiak

Rosetta Edwards Bonnie Kagna

Lester Kahn Sharon Kahn

Emanuel Teich Freda Kaplan

Cindy Kaplan Bill Kaplan

Isadore Jacob Davi s Sally Karlinsky

Ruth Davis Sally Karlinsky

Max Karp Miriam Karp

Marion Saydak Geraldine Klein

Margaret Klein David Klein

Samuel Korbin Ed Korbin

Esther Korbin Ed Korbin

Sol Kort Beverley Kort

Anne Lampert Jerry Lampert

Nachum Weisbom Susan Lampert

Martin Berney Roberta Lavigne

Rivka Steinbach Lisa Lerer

Moe Lerner Meda, Chloe & Jonathan Lerner

Joe Silverman Lynn Levitt

Sam Lewis Jack Lewis

Mila Magil Alexander Magil

Ruby Aronin Carol Marks

Etya Frenkel Elizabeth Matyukov

Samuel Mazor Rena Mazor

Hyman Meyers Paul Meyers

Ben Morris Marla Morris Muriel Morris

Jacob Aronson Joice Myers

Jack Shepherd Judy Nicol-Smith

H. Peter Oberlander Cornelia Oberlander

Gregory Ognistoff Nadia Ognistoff

Frank Ognistoff Nadia Ognistoff

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Robert Rowan Donna Ornstein

Neil Ornstein Donna Ornstein

Peppy Ozier Irving Ozier

Harry Ozier Irving Ozier

Jack Levine Joan Pinkus

Jack Raber Bruce Raber

Saul Hoffman Fern Rafelson

Euan Taylor Joy Richman

Cecilia Eisenberg Olga Roland

Emerson Stoyka Kay Karen Rose

David Rosenzweig Steven Rosenzweig

Mark Friedman Carl Rothschild

Millie Rosoff Carl Rothschild

Aaron Gedalia Rozen Bernard Rozen

Hana Malka Rozen Bernard Rozen

Peter Winkler Bernard Rozen Philip Winkler Tom Winkler Jordan Winkler

Frederika de Vries-Vaz Dias Chava Rubenson

Louis Rudin Gail Rudin

Rebecca Shafron Syd Shafron Melissa Shafron

Fanny Sheftel Syd Shafron Melissa Shafron

Rahamim Zigdon Pnina Shapiro

Eliezer Zigdon Pnina Shapiro

Bertha (Betty) Singer Sheila Smith

Efroim Smith Sheila Smith

Elyakim Soudack Avrum Soudack

Louis Shiffman Lane Stein

Jack Stein Lane Stein

Robert Tabakman Iosif Tabakman

Etya Frenkel Irina Tabakman

Moe Roberts Corrine Tapley

Livy Timko Jana Timko

Harold Vines Maxine Vines

Blanka Lederer Rina Vizer

Isaac Garfinkel Esther Weinstein

Moisha Chaim Garfinkel Esther Weinstein

Harry Garfield Esther Weinstein

Rosa Rostas Philip Winkler

Elizabeth Marton Ibolya Winkler

Henry Zimmerman Gerry Zimmerman

Adult Education Condolences Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Jeffrey Balin & Jennifer Shecter Jack & Shirley Hyman

Beautification Condolences Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Karen Gelmon & Peter Busby Evelyn Goldman Julie Seelig On the passing of her brother, Stephen Hurwitz Bill & Risa Levine

Birthday Greetings Steve Gertsman Debby Freiman & David Schwartz

Building Fund Condolences Barbara Heller & Family On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Susan Mendelson & Jack Lutsky and Family

Climate Change Initiative Birthday Greetings Esther Chetner On her 60th Birthday Elliott Lipsey & Loren Plottel Shirley Barnett Pam Wolfman Gregory & Kim Werker

A Donation Has Been Made By Mike Levitt To our youth, who are our future now

Education Condolences Earl Winestock On the passing of his brother, Neil Winestock Ken & Linda Glasner Eppy Rappaport On the passing of her mother, Elaine Rappaport Gloria Hendin Risa & Bill Levine On the passing of Risa’s mother, Zoe Gropper Kjell & Chava Rubenson

Family & Youth Condolences Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Shawn Gold & Alexis Rothschild and Annette, Skylar and Max Kozicki Eppy & Ellen Rappaport On the passing of their mother and mother-in-law, Elaine Rappaport Lorne & Jill Weinstein Thank You Eveleen Habib Iris & Philip Dayson Stuart & Sue Levinson Iris & Philip Dayson Melvin & Norma Weinberg Iris & Philip Dayson

Half Shekel A Donation Has Been Made By Irving & Joyce Ozier

Harlene Riback Israel/Camp Scholarship Birthday Greetings Fay Riback David & Judy Mandleman

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Mazel Tov Fay & Bud Riback On the birth of their first great-grandchild, Liam Cheryl & Hushy Green Thinking of You Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Bud & Fay Riback

Healing & Hesed Thank You Dr. Lawrie Halparin Risa Levine

Israel Condolences Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Sharon Kahn & Barrie MacFadden Howard Lenett On the passing of his mother, Tobi Lenett David & Judy Mandleman, Neil, Cindy and Lorne Birthday Greetings Edward Vernon David & Judy Mandleman

Mazon/Tzedakah Condolences Tracie Smith On the passing of her husband Barry & Joyce Silverman Earl Winestock & Family On the passing of his brother, Neil Winestock Barbara & Barry Cutler Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Linda Arato Efraim Gavrilovich & Debbie Rootman Erica Leyland Dr. Earl Hardin & Family On the passing of his wife, Rosalee Hardin Bill & Risa Levine Risa Levine & Family On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Erica Leyland Miriam Gropper & Family On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Erica Leyland

The Simkin & Landa Families On the passing of Audrey Arbour Pauline Babins Earl Winestock & Family On the passing of his brother, Neil Winestock Jack & Shirley Hyman Salomon Mondlak On the passing of his father, Bezalel Mondlak Wendy Vallance Birthday Greetings Joseph Stern On this 60th Birthday Rhoda & Barry Perles Rose Muchnik On her 85th Birthday Jemima Stein

A Donation Has Been Made By Irving & Joyce Ozier Ibolya Winkler Thank You Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Kathe Izen-Mondlak & Salomon Mondlak

Minyan Thinking of You Kenn & Gayda Coblin In memory of Freda Coblin Judy Coblin

Music Condolences Laura, Alexis & Jordana Tuan On the passing of Peter Tuan Pina & Ken Jang Sharon Kates Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Gloria Hendin

Rabbi Bregman's Discretionary Mazel Tov Rabbi Philip & Cathy Bregman On the birth of their grandson, Yonatan Harvey Field & Randa Bloom

Rabbi Brown's Discretionary In Appreciation Rabbi Carey Brown Karen Jewell & Marc Palmer Mike Levitt Earl & Anita Winestock

Thank You Rabbi Carey Brown On the occasion of their grandson Pierce Epstein's bris Ronald Braunstein & Gwen Epstein Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Discretionary Condolences Rodney Slonim Bruce Howitt & Joan Gales Howitt Gary Lenett & Family On the passing of his mother, Tobi Lenett Jeffrey & Cathy Lowenstein David & Rowena Huberman Leonard Polsky On the passing of his wife, Carol Polsky Michael & Reva Kalef Etti Kaplan On the passing of her father, Meir Rottem Jeffrey & Charlotte Bell Salomon Mondlak On the passing of his father, Bezalel Mondlak Susy Siegel Hinda Simkin On the passing of her sister, Audrey Arbour David & Gerri Klein Dr. Earl Winestock & Family On the passing of his brother, Neil Winestock Birgit Westergaard & Norman Gladstone Ronald & Beverley Corber Alexis Scott Butler & Family On the passing of her husband, Craig Margaret & Elie Debbane Lola Hyman On the passing of her mother, Lucille Hyman Marilyn & Sheldon Chandler Mitchell Gropper & Family On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Gail & Peter Krivel-Zacks The Gropper & Levine Families On the passing of their mother, Zoe Gropper Michael & Reva Kalef

Birthday Greetings Michael Kliman On his 70th Birthday Allan & Marsha Simmons Marlee Sheinin On her milestone birthday Mitchell & Lynne Gropper

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Margaret Debbane David & Lila Heilbrunn In Appreciation Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Arthur & Glenda Guttman Mike Levitt Gloria O'Hara

A Donation Has Been Made By Joice Myers In memory of Jacob Aronson Henia, Anita, Caren and Liza Perel In memory of Izak Jack Perel Jim Beer Thank You Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Sheldon & Fran Cole Ted & Shirley Cohn Ellen & Paul Becker In appreciation of Rabbi Dan's officiation of the wedding of Rachel & Adam Jeffrey & Cathy Lowenstein

Refugee Condolences Bill & Risa Levine On the passing of Risa’s mother, Zoe Gropper Paul & Cheryl Meyers

Religious School Condolences Chuck & Joanne Weinberg On the passing of Joanne's father Harvey Field & Randa Bloom Birthday Greetings Robin Segal Ruth Chernin Fran Roth Ruth Chernin Mazel Tov Barry & Joyce Silverman and David Silverman On David's recent appointment to the Provincial Court of British Columbia Harvey Field & Randa Bloom

Seniors Condolences Elaine Schwartzman and Family On the passing of her brother, Howard Helen Parker Dianne Jampolsky On the passing of Noel Jampolsky David & Rowena Huberman

Hinda Simkin On the passing of her sister, Audrey Arbour Helen Parker Dr. Earl Hardin On the passing of his wife, Rosalee Hardin Lois Nathanson Birthday Greetings Judy Mandleman David & Rowena Huberman Rose Muchnik On her 85th Birthday Barry & Joyce Silverman

Seniors Speedy Recovery Sanford Cohen Harvey Field & Randa Bloom

Sisterhood Condolences Barbara Heller On the passing of her husband, Michael Karton Donna Ornstein Earl & Anita Winestock On the passing of their brother and brother in law, Neil Winestock Reesa & Robert Devlin Birthday Greetings Sara Ciacci Noemi & Bill Gruenthal Carlos Tesler-Mabe & Karin Kemeny Susan Jung-Kemeny Speedy Recovery Gayda Coblin Stephen & Bonnie Gertsman

Temple Sholom Condolences Howard Lenett On the passing of his mother, Tobi Lenett Donna Ornstein Earl & Anita Winestock On the passing of Earl’s brother, Neil Winestock Sheldon & Karen Berkle Harvey & Connie Permack David & Patricia Nerman Jerry Hamovich Arlene Howard & Irving Dardick Dr. Earl Hardin & Family On the passing of his wife, Rosalee Hardin Bruce & Joan Howitt

Peter & Marla Gropper On the passing of Peter’s mother, Zoe Gropper Gerri & Bob Ostry Dianne Jampolsky & Family On the passing of Noel Jampolsky Morley Levitt Mazel Tov Rose & Fred Mikelberg On Daniel's installation and accolade Kristina & Michael Berman

Speedy Recovery Gayda Coblin Caron Bernstein

A Donation Has Been Made By Irving & Joyce Ozier Ellen Gordon

Temple Sholom School Condolences Joanne Weinberg & Family On the passing of her father, Dr. Martin Blumenfeld Bill & Risa Levine A Donation Has Been Made By Andrew, Jessica, Becca and Molly Firestone In memory of Judy Firestone

Webcast A Donation Has Been Made By Joan Schultheiss

Yahrtzeit Remembrance A Donation Has Been Made By Randy Meyers

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President Jeffrey Balin

Senior Rabbi Dan Moskovitz

Associate Rabbi Carey Brown

Rabbi Emeritus Philip Bregman

Cantorial Soloist Naomi Taussig

Cantorial Soloist Emeritus Arthur Guttman

Gabbis Carl Rothschild Jeffrey Balin Gillian Glass Simon Krakovsky

Executive Director Laura Rosenthal

Financial Admin Elaine Haakstad

Director of Congre-gational Engagement Cathy Lowenstein

Adult Education & Outreach Coordinator Shira Stanford- Asiyo

School Principal Jen Jaffe

Hebrew Club Tami Gabay

60 Plus Bill Gruenthal

Sisterhood Annette Kozicki & Mary Kleiner

Men’s Club Larry Bloom

Congregational Engagement Officer Nicole Harris

Youth & Family Programming Sarah Freedman

Office Admin Naama Telias Maghan MacKin-non

Events & Facilities Manager Marielle Solan

MARVY Youth Advisor Phil Angel

B’nai Mitzvah Tutors Naomi Taussig Annette Kozicki

7190 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6P 3Z9 Tel. 604 266-7190 l Fax 604 266-7126 l info@templesholom.ca l www.templesholom.ca

TEMPLE SHOLOM A Canadian Reform congregation that honours and sanctifies each and every person, integrating a deep sense of Jewish tradition with contemporary life.

MINDFUL RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7:30-9:30PM

AT TEMPLE SHOLOM

This free workshop takes a deep dive into why our relationships determine the quality of our lives, and how we can improve them moving forward.

We will laugh, and learn as we place a lens on how we interact with one another. There will be a multi-media presentation along with interactive exercises to give participants memorable experiences with lasting results.

Fun will be had by all!

RSVP: templesholom.ca/mindful-relationships

Co-sponsored by:

Practical Communication Tools to Build Healthier

Connections!

WITH JODI DERKSON

MEd., founder, Imperative Education