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House of Israel CongregationMARCH – AUGUST 2018

NISSAN – ELUL 5778VOL. 32 NO. 2

IN THIS ISSUEFROM YOUR RABBICOMMUNITY SEDERSUMMER STUDY CLASSANNUAL MEETING

PRESIDENT’S GREETINGPUBLIC CHALLAH BAKE

PASSOVER COMPANIONSALE OF CHAMETZ

SHAVUOT INSIGHTSSHAVUOT CELEBRATION

PAST EVENT REPORTS

PHOTOS OF HOI EVENTS

65TH REUNION CELEBRATION

TRIBUTE TO GERALD KESSNERIMPORTANT DATES

MAZAL TOVSCONTRIBUTORSCONDOLENCESKIDDUSH SPONSORS

CANDLE LIGHTING

SOUVENIR CALENDARHIGH HOLIDAYS

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SPIRITUAL LEADER

RABBI EMANUEL CARLEBACH

EXECUTIVE 2018President Howard Diamond1st Vice-President Brian Byer2nd Vice-President Stephen BerzanTreasurer Morty SteinParnass Philippe RobretSecretary Lawrence BergmanTrustees Stephen Caminsky

Isaac IsraelJay Lawrence

Imm. Past-President Bernie ShusterPast Presidents Morley Lonn

Gerald Kessner o.b.m.Peter KlauberGerry PhillipsMurray ItscovitchStephen RubyDr. Peter SafranBruce ZikmanZenith Singer o.b.m.Irwin I. LiebmanDr. Hy TannenbaumMurray DalfenStephen Levy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018

WOMEN’S COUNCIL 2018Co-Presidents Frances Kessner

Estelle BlankSecretary Irene WexelmanTreasurer Chainie ZikmanTrustees Miriam Safran

Evie MillerJo-Ann Gilman

Board of Directors Sylvia BolotenPaula DubrowSharon FeiferEva ItscovitchNancy KlauberRachel LonnSally RaicekEvie RuckensteinRoselee ShusterTerry Suss

Past Presidents Elaine SinyorDebbie RemerEstelle BlankRecia LiebmanChainie ZikmanJo-Ann Gilman

Editor of Ha’Or Chainie Zikman

David ApplebaumCarl BackmanSheldon BercovitchElliot BerzanMichel BittonGerry ChaimbergDr. J. ChankowskyMorrie CuttlerShalom DiamondShmuel GniwishJacob Haimovici

Vidal IsraelAri KuglerHoward LapkovskyStan LevineJack MillerAaron RemerFreddy SellerMark SptaznerArthur WeschlerPatrick WieselSol Zuckerman

Our shul! Our jewel! Our home!

This time of year is always meaningful as the holiday ofPesach quickly approaches and we welcome back manyfamilies who were away for the winter season. We hope itwas a healthy and enjoyable period and look forward to anexciting summer. This summer in particular there will bemuch exhilaration, joy and celebration for our synagogue.We’re calling it ‘Our 65th Reunion’!

It was on August 13, 1953 that the House of Israel opened its doors to the Jewishfamilies living in Ste Agathe and Baruch Hashem (thank G-d), these doors neverclosed. With deep appreciation to our founders, leaders and supporters our countryshul has become the jewel and home to so many; 65 years of providing a place ofworship, community and friendship to our members and visitors. An extraordinaryGala is planned for early summer and we hope you will celebrate this nostalgic timewith us. The House of Israel is a blessed place and it is with your help that we areable to continue to serve the entire Laurentians.

Leadership requires caring for another, integrity and wisdom. It was 33 yearsago, during the first years of serving as Rabbi, when I got to know Frances &Gerry Kessner, two outstanding people and leaders. With a heavy heart we wishFrances and family much strength and bracha on Gerry’s OBM shocking anduntimely passing. His loyalty, friendship and commitment will serve as aneternal legacy to us all.

I recall one of my first Shabbat messages; a lesson which continues to guide methroughout my service to this community; it’s how we measure success.

An old timer arrives in America and applies for a job as a trolley controller. Theinstructions were ‘pick up and drop off passengers on Delancey Street’. This man wasambitious and on the third day returned with an enormous sum of money. Beamingwith pride he explained to his superior how Delancey Street seemed so quiet withlittle action; and so, after two days he decided, on his own, to take another route. Hechose a street just a few blocks away. Broadway! A street where large crowd of peoplewere getting on and off trolley cars. “Am I not a success??” the beaming controllerasked. “NO” was the reply from his superior, “Success is staying on track!”

In a few days we will sit with family and friends celebrating our freedom as a HolyPeople. Seven weeks later we received G-d’s Torah. Our existence and success isalways dependent on our task…. staying on track – A Holy People and a light untoall nations!

Am Yisrael Chai! This Year in Jerusalem!Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach

FROM YOUR RABBI

Join us for a

COMMUNITY SEDER

Friday evening, March 30, 2018Saturday evening, March 31, 2018

to RSVP call the Rabbi 514-918-9080

Summer StudyClasses

Mondays10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.starting June 25, 2018

‘BCE’ - Bible and Current Event

ANNUAL GENERALMEETING

Sunday, September 2, 201810:00 a.m. at the Shul

All Membersare invited to attend.


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With winter coming to an end and webegin the spring and summer season,we look forward to welcoming back ourmembers who were away for the winterbreak.

We had several events over the lastwinter months, all of which were veryenjoyable. Even though the weatherwas sometimes brutal, we still had wellattended Minyans and plentifulKiddushim.

However one of the most rewarding experiences was raisingmoney for the Ste. Agathe Academy High School students to beable to visit the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Museum. It wastruly an eye opening experience for them to learn what the Jewishpeople had actually gone through during the Holocaust. After theirvisit, the students were invited back to the Synagogue, whereRabbi Carlebach gave a lesson on the Holocaust & Judaism. Aseveryone was leaving, a young girl turned to me and asked if itwould be okay if she went back into the chapel to pray. She wasthere a few minutes and when she finished, she thanked the Rabbiand myself. That proved to be a very emotional moment for me asit showed the positive effect this excursion had on these students.

Our Sukkot celebration started off with heavy rain the first nightbut despite the weather, there were more than 100 people inattendance which shows nothing can deter our people from havinga good time. At the end of Sukkot there was an evening of learningpresented by Eva Itscovitch on Jewish Life in Hungary. Manycouples attended & shared their early life experiences making theevent to be very interesting, informative & enjoyable.

Our Chanukah party was great fun and we had an amazingmagician who entertained the whole crowd, kids & adults included.

The Raffle was a huge success thanks to Gerry Phillips, RabbiCarlebach and the many others who worked so hard to sell tickets.

Purim was fun and entertaining, thanks mostly to the BMCSeminary girls, who decorated the Shul, prepared the meal andentertained the kids with face painting.

It is always welcoming to hear good news and there was a lot ofthat this year from the Carlebach family. At first Ephraim marriedKraina Rieber and shortly after Yosef Yitzchok married BassiePewzner. Next in line is Yehudah Dovid who will marry ChayaHazan in early summer. I think we will continue to receive goodnews as the Carlebachs are a very busy and quick growing family!We wish them all a big Mazel Tov and much nachus.

On a sad note our Past President Gerry Kessner unexpectedlypassed away in Florida. Rabbi Carlebach attended the funeral aswell as many of our House of Israel snowbirds. Gerry was awonderful person and was loved by everyone.At the funeral,Gerry's children recalled fond memories of their family time spentin their country home. His wife Frances truly lost a best friend aswe all did. Gerry's warm smile will be very sadly missed by all ofus.

Many thanks go to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Carlebach for their neverending energy and synergy. Together they are the glue that keepsour Shul together.

For the summer season, we have planned our “65th AnniversaryGala Reunion”. We will be announcing details very shortly but thisevent will definitely be bigger and better than any event in thepast.

As the only year round Synagogue in the Laurentians, it excitesme to realize that I sat in the same chapel well over 60 years ago.When I look around today and see the evolution of our beautifulShul, I wish and hope that we will continue to grow as a house ofworship where our children and their children can continue topray to G-D for only good things.

Howard Diamond

PRESIDENT’S GREETING

Loaves of Loveles pains d’amour the art of challah

l’art de hallaThe members of House of Israel

and Ville de Ste. Agatheinvite the entire local population as well

as residents in neighbouring Laurentian towns to participate in a

PUBLICCHALLAH BAKING

August 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.House of Israel Congregation

27, rue Saint Henri O.S. Agathe

Les membres de la congrégation de la maison d’Israel et la ville de Ste. Agathe invite la

population locale ainsi que les résidents desvilles voisines à participer à un

ATELIER DE FABRICATION DE PAIN TRADITIONNEL JUIF12 août, 2018 à 10h00

Synagogue au27, rue Saint Henri O.

S. Agathefor info please call Corinne @ 514-816-3554


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Chametz

Unique to Pesach is the stringent prohibitionof eating or possessing chametz. Chametz is aterm used for all food and drinks made fromthe five grains (wheat, rye, oats, spelt andbarley) and their derivatives. Since theycontain leaven they are forbidden duringPesach. All foods and drinks that contain evena trace of chametz (including medicines, petfoods, cosmetics, etc) must be removed.Grains like rice, peas, kasha, etc. and peanuts,corn, etc. are forbidden to Ashkenazim.While shopping for Pesach we should becareful that the foods purchased must bekosher for Pesach – chametz free.

Countdown to Chametz-Free Living

One’s entire home is thoroughly cleaned,removing all crumbs and traces of chametzfood. Cars, offices, clothing pockets, strollers,etc. are checked as well.To prepare the kitchen, one must kosher itfrom all chametz. Consult a Rabbi for details.

Selling

It is forbidden to own or derive any benefit fromchametz, so all remaining chametz must betransferred to gentile ownership before Pesach.Chametz should be stored in locked closets orrooms and must be sold to a non-Jew througha competent Rabbi before Friday morning,March 30th. (See contract below.)

Searching

A formal search for any chametz takesplace Thursday evening, March 29th with alit candle, wooden spoon and feather.Before the search the following blessing issaid: Baruch Ah-tah Adonoi Elohainu

Melech Ha-olam Asher Ki-d’shanuB’mitzvotav V’tzivanu Al Bi-ur Chametz.After the search, the following declaration ismade: “Any chametz or leaven that is in mypossession which I have not seen, have notremoved and know not about, should beannulled and become ownerless like dust ofthe earth”.

Fast of the First-Born

When the Egyptian first-borns were strickenbefore the exodus, the Jewish first-born werespared. In gratitude, Jewish first-born sons fastthe day before Passover (Friday, March 30th).This fast is cancelled by participating in aSiyum – a conclusion of a Talmud Tractateand a Seudah (meal) held in a synagogue onMonday morning.

Eating and Burning Chametz Deadline

On Friday morning, March 30th, no chametzmay be eaten after 10:55 a.m. All chametzwhich is not stored and sold and which wasfound during the search should be burnt by11:58 a.m.

The Seder Nights - in briefSolid Preparation and Spirited Delivery

On the first two nights of Pesach, Friday &Saturday, March 30th & 31st, we conduct aSeder – a festive yet solemn event with familyand guests. We re-enact and relive the slaveryand exodus from Egypt, and pray for theforthcoming redemption. Leaven food isgone, making room for thoughts of freedom.The Seder begins with Kiddush, proclaimingthe holiness of the day. It is the first of thefour cups of wine that we drink during theSeder and therefore Kiddush should berecited only after nightfall (8:00 p.m). To

accentuate freedom, we lean on our left sidewhen drinking.Three matzot (preferably shmura matzah)are placed on the table under or near theseder-plate. Matzah is a basic mixture of flourand water that did not rise. It reminds us ofour quick departure from slavery to freedom,how we left Egypt in a great hurry that thedough had no time to rise. Once again we leanon our left when eating the matzah.The seder-plate consists of the followingitems: Baitza – a hard-boiled egg, symbolic ofthe festival sacrifice. Z’roah – a roastedchicken neck, symbolic of the pascalsacrifice. Marror – bitter herbs, symbolic ofthe bitter suffering. Charoset – a mixture ofapples, nuts and wine resembling the mortarused to make bricks. Karpas – a cookedpotato or raw onion, dipped into salt water sothe children would ask questions. Chazeret –romaine lettuce, symbolic of our slavery.Refer to a Haggadah – the seder manual for allprocedures and recitations. Although theHaggadah is written in Hebrew and Aramaic,the story of Pesach (Maggid) should betranslated and understood by all.

Last Days

The climax of our exodus from Egypt occursat the “splitting of the sea”. The Egyptianforces are defeated and a most powerfulmanifestation of G-d’s total control of naturetakes place.On the seventh day of Passover Friday, April6th), we read and sing the song of “AzYashir” – the song of the majestic triumph ofG-d at the sea and the defeat of the Egyptianforces.Yizkor is recited during the morning serviceon Saturday, April 7th.

YOUR PESACH COMPANION 5778 – 2018Pesach (Passover) celebrates the liberation of the Jewish People from Egyptian slavery. We celebrate our physical and

spiritual freedom from the abominations of Egypt – its idolatry and immorality.

PESACH DOES NOT END UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 7th, AT 8:20 PM.

UNTIL THIS TIME NO CHAMETZ SHOULD BE BOUGHT OR EATEN.

CONTRACT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CHAMETZ 5778-2018I (we) _________________________________________hereby authorize Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach to dispose of allchametz that may be in my (our) possession, whereever it may be - at home, place of business or elsewhere - inaccordance with Torah law as incorporated in the special contract for the sale of chametz.

City residence: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Country residence:_________________________________________________________________________________

Other residence:___________________________________________________________________________________

Business: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________Date: ________________________________

THIS FORM CAN BE REPRINTED AND FAXED TO (819) 326-8558. ALL CONTRACTS MUST REACH THE RABBI BYFRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 30, 2018.

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NEED SHMURA MATZAH! JOIN US FOR A SEDER! CALL RABBI CARLEBACH @ 514-918-9080.


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SHAVUOT INSIGHTS – 5778May 19 - 21, 2018

WHAT ISSHAVUOT?

Shavuot, one of thethree major Festivals

(the other two beingPesach and Sukkot), marks the

giving of the Torah to the entire Jewish people at Mount Sinai 3,330years ago. This holiday comes exactly fifty days after Passover.Every year on this day we renew our acceptance of G-d’s gift. Theword Shavuot also means “weeks”. It culminates the spiritualpreparation of the seven week “Omer” period which commenced onthe second night of Passover. During this time the Jewish peoplecleansed themselves of the scars of bondage and became a holynation ready to enter into a spiritual covenant with G-d.

THE GIVING OF THE TORAHThe word “giving” is related to the word “gift” since the Torah wasn’tmerely “presented” or “given”, but was a special gift which created aprofound and permanent impression upon the Jewish people andbound us to G-d. On that momentous day at Mount Sinai, only thegiving of the Torah occurred, whereas our receiving the Torah takesplace every day. In addition, the Torah was given to all Jews alike,without distinction.The giving of the Torah was far more than an historical event. It wasa far reaching spiritual event – one that touched the essence of theJewish soul then and for all time. Our Sages have compared it to awedding between G-d and the Jewish people. We became His specialnation and He became our G-d.

WHAT IS THE TORAH? The Torah is composed of two parts: the Written Law and the OralLaw. The Written Torah contains the Five Books of Moses, theProphets and the Writings. Together with the Written Torah,Moses was also given the Oral Law which explains and clarifiesthe Written law. It was to be transmitted from generation togeneration and eventually was transcribed in the Talmud,Midrash and Zohar.The Torah is not mere human knowledge subject to revision butrepresents Divine immutable universal guidelines, tried andtested by the Jewish people over several millennia in everycountry and culture throughout the world. Torah provides aframework for daily living based on the most authoritative moral

code. The Torah is a most precise and eternal yardstick againstwhich to measure our deeds and lifestyles.

HOLIDAY CUSTOMSOn the evenings preceding a Jewish holiday, women and girlsusher and welcome in the holiday by lighting candles, and sayingthe proper blessing.It is customary to stay awake on the first night of Shavuot (Saturday,May 19) and to read the “Tikkun Lail Shavuoth” anthology; selectionsfrom the Written and Oral Torah.All people, especially children, should hear the Torah reading ofthe Ten Commandments in the Synagogue on the first day ofShavuot (Sunday, May 20). On Shavuot we dedicate ourselves to increase our Torah studythroughout the year.

DAIRY FOODSIt is customary to eat dairy foods such as blintzes and cheesecakeon Shavuot. Full dairy courses can be served as the main meal oras a lighter snack preceding the traditional meat dinner.One reason for eating dairy is that when the Jews received theTorah on Shavuot, they had no kosher utensils for meatpreparation, so they ate dairy, which is relatively easier toprepare.

THE BOOK OF RUTHIt is customary to read the Book of Ruth on (the second day of)Shavuot. Ruth was a sincere convert who embraced Judaism withall her heart. Through her conversion, Ruth entered into acovenant with G-d; on Shavuot, the Jews entered into theircovenant with Hashem through their acceptance of the Torah. Shavuot is the birthday and yahrzeit of King David (as well as RebYisrael Baal Shem Tov,) and the Book of Ruth records KingDavid’s ancestry. Ruth and her husband Boaz were King David’sgreat grandparents. Ruth, who merited to become the Mother ofRoyalty, represents the spiritual striving and accomplishments ofJewish women.

YIZKOROn the second day of Shavuot, Monday, May 21 (as on Passover,Sukkot and Yom Kippur) it is customary to recite Yizkor, a prayerin memory of a departed relative or friend.

Celebrate Shavuot & Discover!

SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 19 – 8:30 P.M.Services • *Yom Tov Dinner • All Night Torah Study

SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 20 – 10:00 A.M.Ten Commandments

followed by Dairy Kiddush, Cheese Fest and Ice Cream Party! Bring your children!!!*suggested donation $18

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RAFFLE 2017While we did have two winners in our Raffle draw, ourShul was the big winner. We were most successful witha record ticket sale grossing $41,040 for our Shul. Thankyou to all our salesmen, our Rabbi and most importantlythank you to all our Raffle purchasers. The grand prizewinner was ticket #1088, Eddy Wiltzer, and the secondprize winner was ticket #396, David Merovitz. Specialthanks go out to our prize donors, Patrick Weisel, for thegrand prize of four nights at the Setai Resort in Miami,and the Dorel Group for the second prize of juvenileitems from their collection. We look forward to our nextRaffle which will take place Chanukah 2018. YasherKoach to all.

Gerry PhillipsRaffle Chairman

Get Ready!House of Israel

RAFFLE 2018Saturday evening, December 29, 2018

Tickets $36

HELPING OTHERS TO LEARNA visit to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Museum.


A Special Thank You to Eva Itscovitchfor organizing an

inspirational eveningon Jewish Life in Hungary.

House of Israel Congregationwould like to thank

Ville de Ste. AgatheVille de l’Esterel

Mont Tremblant ResortMont Habitant

Flor DecoBMR

for displaying Menorahs wishing theJewish Community a “Happy Holiday”.

MOSHE CHAIM SHABBATONWe would like to thank Richard Marceau for a very candid andinformative Shabbaton. As a former Bloc Quebecois MNA, he

was able to elaborate onQuebec politics but the maintopic involved his path froma traditional small townQuebecois upbringing toorthodox Judaism. His loveof Israel and his adopted religion was extremely evident and he even workstoday for a Jewish organization. Experiencing an evening with someonewho appreciates the intellectual values Judaism offers was truly inspiringas he was able to convey his message from a different perspective. Hishumor, honesty and personable approach was enjoyed by all and we wishRichard much success, health and happiness in all his future endeavors.


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Make House of Israel

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Our Past leadsto Our Future

FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION TO GENERATIONThis year we are celebrating our 65th Anniversary Reunion. From a littlemake-shift hut we now have a beautiful synagogue that serves the entire JewishCommunity in the Laurentians. Thanks to all our members and supporterspast and present who helped make this dream possible. The House of Israel hasbeen a meaningful part of many people’s lives and we all have many fondmemories of our time spent there. We invite you to join us in celebrating this65th Anniversary Reunion as we continue to grow from Generation toGeneration!


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House of Israel Celebrates our65th Anniversary Reunion

Please join us at

Golf & Gala 2018Thursday, August 9, 2018

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND GOLF RATES

Food Stands Patron $ 2,600 Co. logo at food stands & 2 comp. Golf tickets full receiptCorp Patron $ 650 Co. logo at Golf Hole & 1 comp ticket to Golf & Gala full receiptGala Patron $ 650 2 comp. tickets to Gala full receiptGolf & Gala $ 300 1 ticket to Golf & Gala $125 receiptGolf $ 200 1 ticket to Golf $100 receiptGala $ 125 1 ticket to Gala $50 receiptDonation full receipt

To be a Sponsor or purchase tickets please call Sheldon Bercovitch @ 514.781.2888, Brian Byer @ 514.781.3863

or David Applebaum @ 514.235.3145

All golfers must prepay their fees in order to reserve their place.

$300 includesgreen fees and carts

light brunch, BBQ lunch,lavish dinner with open bar

at House of Israel,Sainte-Agathe

Golf:La Bête Golf, Gray Rocks

1760 Ch. du Golf, Mont Tremblant, Qc J8C 2K6Shotgun: 11:30 a.m.

Gala:House of Israel

27 St. Henri O., S. Agathe J8C 1C5Cocktails & Open Bar: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 6:30 p.m.


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A TRIBUTE TO OUR PAST-PRESIDENT GERALD KESSNER o.b.m.

It is with profound sorrow and sadness that we write this Tribute to one of our best Past Presidents.Gerry served two terms as President of the House of Israel Congregation and under his leadershipour Shul was a place of peace and harmony. He was a very special man, calm, kindhearted, genuineand a down to earth person with good Jewish values. Gerry always had a smile on his face when he greeted you but he served as President with a firmhand and with great dignity. He was a real mensch with a good Neshamah. One cannot list Gerry’s accomplishments without mentioning his wife Frances whom he loveddearly. They were married for 54 years and were a dynamic team, always working together. Theyhad so many friends and were involved in so many aspects of our Montreal Jewish community. Themany mitzvot that they did were honourable and their support and generous contributionsbenefitted so many organizations.

Gerry and Frances were known as a kind, warm and generous couple who opened up their hearts to all. Our Shul, his manyfriends to which he was known as “Kessie” and the whole Jewish community will sincerely miss his humour, his friendship,leadership and that smile with a little twinkle in his eye! We wish his wife Frances strength to carry on and continue his legacy.May his memory be a blessing and an inspiration to all.

Randy & Eric AbecassisShelly & Robert AzeffEnid & Carl BackmanAdele & David BalinskyHarriet & Gerald BernsteinEstelle & Moshe BlankDenise & Conrad CapeLeslie FabianHershie FrankelHavie & Lionel Fremeth

Jodi & Michael GinsbergMarcia & Perry GuralnickMarcia & Abraham GurmanSandra & Phil GutherzMirna & Sandor HofbauerLouise & Fred InhaberJudy & Joseph KabackCindy & Michael KayLeah & Elliott KotlerElizabeth & Carl Laxer

Debby & Marty LeboffMimi LeibovitchNita & Michael LevyJudy & Gerry LitwinRachel & Morley LonnLuba MillerRessa NadlerSukie & Martin NadlerSharon & Gerry NaimerBarbie & David Pearl

Ethel & Morton PearlHelaine & Arthur PervinLeona & Gerry PhillipsEllen & Marvin PinchukSusan & Murray RosenoffDorothy & Richard RotholzReva & Seymour SambergPauline & Jeff SegelElaine & Ellis Sinyor

Terry & Julius SussLynne & Marvin TkatchSheila & Gary TrestanLillian Vineburg andMorris GoodmanIrene & Norman WexelmanSandi & Jeff WolffEileen & Marvyn YudelsonChainie & Bruce Zikman

Contributions made In Memory of Gerald Kessner o.b.m.

Sefirat Ha-omer – 49 days March 31 – May 18, 2018

We begin ‘Counting the Omer’ each night, in anticipation of receivingthe Torah, 49 days after leaving Egypt. It begins Saturday night, March31st, (2nd eve of Pesach) and ends Friday night, May 18th.The 49 days embody the 49 steps of self-improvement – beginningwith the departure from our “personal” Egypt, until our arrival atMount Sinai, when we are ready to accept the wisdom of the Torah.This period has assumed another aspect in the course of time. Duringthe early 2nd Century between the holidays of Pesach and Shavuot,a plague lasting 33 days broke out amongst the students of RabbiAkiva. Twenty-four thousand students died during this short period.Celebrations (such as weddings) are postponed during this time.

Yom Hashoah – Thursday, April 12, 2018Holocaust Memorial Day.

Yom Hazikaron – Wednesday, April 18, 2018Memorial Day for fallen Israeli soldiers.

Yom Ha-atzmaut – Thursday, April 19, 2018Happy Birthday Israel!

Lag B’omer – Thursday, May 3, 2018On the thirty-third day “Lag” of the Omer, the epidemic amongstRabbi Akiva’s students ceased. The mourning period is suspendedon this day and celebrations are permitted.This day also marks the Yahrtzeit – passing date of Rabbi Shimon

bar Yochai, author of the Zohar. He requested we rejoice on thisday, the day of his yahrtzeit.

Yom Yerushalayim – Jerusalem DaySunday, May 13, 2018

Celebrating the reunification of our holy city in 1967.

Fast of 17th of TammuzSunday, July 1, 2018

On this day a number of calamites befell the Jewish People.Among them were the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem (422BCE & 70 BCE) that signified the destruction of the city, the HolyTemples, and the beginning of an exile.This day is observed as a public fast day. Fast begins at 2:40 a.m. andends 9:35 p.m.This day begins the “Three Weeks” – a period of nationalmourning for the destruction of the two Temples, during which wedon’t celebrate weddings or schedule festivities.

Tisha b’Av Saturday and Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2018

This day is noted as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar.Among the number of calamities, which befell the Jewish people onthis day was the actual destruction of both Holy Temples (433 BCE& 70 BCE). This period is commemorated as a 25-hour fast day.Bathing, wearing perfumes or leather shoes, and marital relations arenot permitted. Fast and all restrictions start on Saturday, July 21 at8:35 p.m. We sit on a low chair and do not put on our Tallit andTefillin until Tuesday afternoon (during Mincha service). Fast endson Sunday, July 22 at 9:19 p.m.

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Malvina Adessky on the passing of her father, Leo KlagMarilyn Aisen on the pasing of her mother, Jessica Yuck FarberLily Bass on the passing of her sister, Norma SklarCarin Byer on the passing of her father, Gerald SmileyJeff Corber on the passing of his mother, Charlotte CorberFamily of the late Joel DavisMitzy Dobrin on the passing of her husband, Mel DobrinMartin Fellner on the passing of his father, Joe FellnerMichael Fellner on the passing of his father, Joe FellnerMichelle Goldenberg on the passing of her husband, NachumGoldenbergMarco Goldenberg on the passing of his brother, Nachum Goldenberg

Mirna Haufbauer on the passing of her mother, Malka FridmanJack Hopkins on the passing of his sister, Sylvia IonescuMark Kakon on the passing of his sister, Linda KakonMorris Karovitch on the passing of his wife, Helen KarovitchFrances Kessner on the passing of her husband, Gerald KessnerLawrence Laing on the passing of his sister, Margot Elaine LaingZeldie Lester on the passing of her husband, Joe LesterJaquie Ludvig on the passing of her mother, Maita KaufmanEvelyn Palevsky on the passing of her mother, Suzanne MarcianoAlan Pinchuk on the passing of his father, Sydney PinchukEllie Salonin on the passing of her husband, Ted Salonin

CondolencesOur deepest sympathy to the following members and their families. May they be spared any further sorrow.

Jack Brenhouse on the birth of his granddaughter, Mia HarlowDr. Michelle Brenhouse & Dr. Mike Rubin on the birth of theirdaughter, Mia HarlowFreda & Irwin Browns on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson,MatisyahuRebbetzin Chanie & Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach on the upcomingmarriage of their son, Yehudah Dovid to Chaya HazanRandi & Phillip Cola on the birth of their granddaughter, Isadora BeeKaren & Morrie Cuttler on the upcoming marriage of theirdaughter, Carly to Oren PreislerShirley & Leslie Cuttler on the upcoming marriage of theirgranddaughter, Carly to Oren PreislerGabby & Sean Dalfen on the birth of their son, Rafael BenjaminKaren & Murray Dalfen on the birth of their grandson, RafaelBenjaminGail & Leslie Greenberg on the marriage of their son, Adam toJulia HorowitzFaigie Greenberg on the marriage of her grandson, Adam to JuliaHorowitzPascale & Jack Hasen on the birth of their granddaughter, IsadoraBeeMichelle & Josh Hasen on the birth of their daughter, Isadora Bee

Annie & Issac Israel on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, David YaacovCindy & Michael Kay on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, ZacharyShayna & Brian Kohane on the birth of their son, Zev Yosef DodiJudy & Ronnie Kornbluth on the upcoming marriage of theirson, Jeremy to Jessica ReinglassValerie & Jay Lawrence on the engagement of their daughter,Mollie to Max CavazziniLeona & Gerry Phillips on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, EvanErica & Glenn Posner on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, EvanDalia & Morty Preisler on the upcoming marriage of their son,Oren to Carly CuttlerSally & Norman Raicek on their 66th Wedding AnniversaryRoz Schneidman on the engagement of her granddaughter, Mollie toMax CavazziniBarbara Seal & Moshe Shiveck on their recent marriage Gerti Silbiger on the birth of her granddaughter, Yehudit and onthe Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Liela KaylaElaine & Ellis Sinyor on the engagements of their sons,Benjamin to Jillian Levi and Jason to Jessica DayanWendy & Mark Spatzner on the engagement of their daughter,Dalia to Jeremy Weiss Merle & Ron Torchin on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson

Mazal Tov – cuy kzn

Marla & David ApplebaumLawrence Bergman and Vivian KonigsbergEdward BierbrierKaren & Murray DalfenHenny FeldmanElinor & Sid Kaushansky

Frances KessnerPeter KlauberKolomeir FamilyNan & William LasnerVal & Jay LawrenceRachel & Morley LonnMarilyn & Jack Miller

Gary MintzRoanne & Steven NadlerSukie & Martin NadlerJoe NeufeldBarbara & James OvadiaSandy & Herb PtackHarry Rubin

Gary SatzWendy & Mark SpatznerSandy & Clifford TaiteGeorge WeissHelen & Robert WinikoffJudy & Samuel Wiseman

Contributors

Marc GoldenbergShana & Julius GomolinAnnie & Issac Israel

Frances & Gerry KessnerGracy & Ari Kugler Ted Nathanson

Joe NeufeldAnne PalevskyEvelyn & Avery Palevsky

Suanne & Michael RayTerri and Howard Wiseman

Kiddush Sponsors

Ilana & Mike AmarCaren & Brian ByerKaren & Gary ByerCorinne Chazanand Michel LalondeKaren & Murray Dalfen

Terry & Gilbert DeryFaygie & Earl DubrovskyEva & Murray ItscovitchLeah KeinborgHoward LapkovskyPeggy Lanfer

Val & Jay LawrenceMartin LeboffMichael MiroBonnie OstrovGita & Gerald PearlLiora & Roy Raviv

Pauline & Jeff SegelRoselee & Bernie ShusterWendy & Marc SpatznerAline & Richard SwiecaChaya Sara & Sinai Weinbaum Anna & Sol Zuckerman

Kiddush Co-Sponsors


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BLESSING #1

Bo-ruch Ah-toh Ado-noi Elo-heinu Melech Ha-olam Asher Ki-deshonu Bemitz-votov Vetzi-vonu Lehadlik Ner Shel Shabbos Kodesh.

BLESSING #2Bo-ruch Ah-toh Ado-noi Elo-heinu Melech Ha-olam Asher Ki-deshonu Bemitz-votov Vetzi-vonu Lehadlik Ner Shel Shabbos v’ Shel Yom Tov.

BLESSING #3Bo-ruch Ah-toh Ado-noi Elo-heinu Melech Ha-olam Asher Ki-deshonu Bemitz-votov Vetzi-vonu Lehadlik Ner Shel Yom Tov.

BLESSING #4Bo-ruch Ah-toh Ado-noi Elo-heinu Melech Ha-olam Shehe-che-yonu Veki-yemonu Vehi-gi-onu Lazman Hazeh.

Friday, March 23, 2018Parshat TzavShabbat Hagadol6:55 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, March 30, 20181st eve of Passover7:04 pmRecite Blessings # 2 & 4

Saturday, March 31, 20182nd eve of Passover* 8:11 pmRecite Blessings # 3 & 4

Thursday, April 5, 20187th eve of Passover7:12 pmRecite Blessing # 3

Friday, April 6, 20188th eve of Passover* 7:14 pmRecite Blessing # 2

Friday, April 13, 2018Parshat Shemini7:23 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, April 20, 2018Parshat Tazria & Metzora7:32 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, April 27, 2018Parshat Acharei Mot &Kedoshim7:41 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, May 4, 2018Parshat Emor7:50 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, May 11, 2018Parshat Behar & Bechukotai7:59 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, May 18, 2018Parshat Bamidbar8:08 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Saturday, May 19, 2018First eve of Shavuot* 9:22 pmRecite Blessings # 3 & 4

Sunday, May 20, 2018Second eve of Shavuot* 9:14 pmRecite Blessings # 3 & 4

Friday, May 25, 2018Parshat Naso8:15 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, June 1, 2018Parshat Be-haalotcha8:22 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, June 8, 2018Parshat Shelach8:27 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, June 15, 2018Parshat Korach8:31 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, June 22, 2018Parshat Chukat8:33 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, June 29, 2018Parshat Balak8:34 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, July 6, 2018Parshat Pinchas8:32 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, July 13, 2018Parshat Matot & Masei8:28 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, July 20, 2018Parshat DevarimShabbat Chazon8:22 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, July 27, 2018Parshat Va-etchananShabbat Nachamu8:15 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, August 3, 2018Parshat Eikev8:06 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, August 10, 2018Parshat Re-ai7:56 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, August 17, 2018Parshat Shoftim7:44 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, August 24, 2018Parshat Ki Tai-tzai7:32 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, August 31, 2018Parshat Ki Tavo7:19 pmRecite Blessing # 1

Friday, September 7, 2018Parshat Nitzavim7:06 pmRecite Blessing # 1

*candles must be lit from a pre-existing flame and at the time indicated.

PROCEDURECandles are lit approximately eighteen minutes before sunset. A minimum of two candles should be lit. Lightthe candles at the prescribed time. To indicate your acceptance of the sanctity of the day, spread your handsout around the candles and then bring your hands inward in a circular motion three times. Cover your eyeswith your hands and recite the blessing(s). Uncover your eyes and gaze at the candles briefly. Good Shabbos(Yom Tov)!!

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HIGH HOLIDAY SEATING5779

Rosh Hashana Sept. 9 - 11, 2018Yom Kippur Sept. 18 - 19, 2018

To reserve your seatplease call Debby:

514-893-6015

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reserve your date

all special occasions

dated in actual date boxes $36 per dedication

Date boxes are limited – Please respond early

Contact

Rabbi at 514.918.9080 • [email protected]

Morley Lonn at 514.745.0111 • [email protected]

In honour of our 65th Anniversary, we are pleased toannounce that Cantor Elhanan Schwarts will be leadingour High Holiday services. Cantor Schwarts was trained byCantor Chaim Herstik and served in the IDF MilitaryChoir. His five sons actively participate in the services. Weanticipate a unique and enjoyable holiday experience.

HIGH HOLIDAYS 2018

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