Family Matters - Jewish Family Service Agency
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Family Matters - Jewish Family Service Agency
NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2015 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2015 Family Matters Family Matters INSIDE Jewish Family Service Agency 201 – 475 East Broadway Vancouver, BC V5T 1W9 (604) 257-5151 info@jfsa.ca www.jfsa.ca Benefits of Summer Camp Project Sustenance – Living in Vancouver 40028296 Volunteer Spotlight – Guy Askadsky Innovators Lunch 2015 www.jfsa.ca ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY (JFSA) MISSION JFSA delivers a continuum of social services to individuals and families of all ages and stages of life, supporting them to live healthy and productive lives. VISION JFSA will be a leader in the Jewish and broader community, enriching the lives of individuals and families through our commitment to Jewish values and by delivering quality professional services and innovative programing with staff who are knowledgeable, caring, and adhering to social services best practices. We transform lives through our commitment to core Jewish values. VALUES We are guided by the following core Jewish values: Compassion: We communicate understanding and empathy. Respect: We treat people with fairness. Dignity:We empower individuals to become self–sufficient and to have the opportunity to become contributing members of society within the individual’s ability. Collaboration: We strive to enhance services through collaborative partnerships. Inclusivity: We support and embrace diversity. Dialogue: We build on one another’s ideas and seek the inclusion of many voices. Accountability:We uphold the public’s trust through responsible management of our resources. FRIENDS FOR LIFE CONTRIBUTORS AND EDITORIAL Gary Averbach The Ben and Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation Ben and Esther Dayson* Gordon and Leslie Diamond Lorne Greenberg and Sari Zack Paul and Edwina Heller* The Lutsky Families The Kahn Family Dr. Neil and Michelle Pollock Charles Shnier The Phyliss & Irving Snider Foundation JNHM Wolfe Yosef Wosk Alan Stamp Rachel Shanken Libi Hilzerman Jason Campbell Joel Steinberg *Of Blessed Memory Debbie Rootman Guy Askadsky Darius Burbidge Cherrielyn Eugenio DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Interim Director: Jason Campbell Development Officer: Darius Burbidge Development Assistant: Libi Hilzerman Database Administrator: Cherrielyn Eugenio Design and Production: Barbi Braude C M Y A COMPLETE REBIRTH DEMANDS UNIQUE STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS. CM MY CY CMY K We’re proud to support the excellent work of the Jewish Family Service Agency. Vancouver / Surrey / Calgary glotmansimpson.com Creative Thinkers. Cleverly Disguised as Engineers. Table of Contents Message from Leadership 2–3 JFSA Programs Youth: Summer Camp Story 5–7 Food Bank: Project Sustenance Story 8–9 Interview with Guy Askadsky (Community Garden) 10 – 11 Client Story 13 – 14 Innovators Lunch 2015 16 – 17 Special Tributes 18 – 21 Tribute Cards Donations: October 2014 – May 2015 22 – 31 1 MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP The first half of 2015 is now behind us, thus it’s time to reflect on the past 6 months and look forward to the end of the year and beyond. Change has been a predominant theme thus far at JFSA. Senior Management Consultant Richard Fruchter began advising the Agency in January and his wise counsel has been invaluable as JFSA evolves to best meet the needs of our community. With Richard’s help JFSA has: • Strengthened its partnership with Jewish Federation, the Agency’s largest source of funding; • Relocated its office to 201-475 East Broadway enabling the Agency to significantly lower costs while maintaining or increasing aid and services in a rising cost environment; and • Embarked on a comprehensive search for a new CEO who will leverage the Agency’s service excellence and tremendous community support to ensure that we fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in our community. The process has produced some excellent candidates thus far. My reference to service excellence is underpinned by the little known fact that JFSA programs have been studied and emulated by social services agencies throughout North America. In particular, our highly respected Seniors Outreach and Home Support Programs was approached by the United Way of the Lower Mainland in 2013 to be the lead provider of their Better at Home services in Kerrisdale, Oakridge and Marpole. Thanks to our personal, professional and affordable service more than 500 seniors have benefitted this year alone. Kudos to our hard working and deeply caring staff and management for their exceptional performance in this regard. Our new office at 201-475 East Broadway in Vancouver allows us to continue providing you with great service while significantly reducing our costs. Our 11th annual Innovators Lunch is another example of excellence achieved. We are extremely grateful for the support this critical fundraiser receives from both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. This year, with the help of Brian Scudamore’s inspiring words, we raised over $290,000. One of the programs that this money helps fund is “YOU Matter”, an intervention and prevention program for at-risk youth. Using a combination of counselling, education, outreach, and specialized workshops we helped over 200 students reduce high-risk behaviour, increase self-esteem and self-worth in the last year alone. It is an honour to serve JFSA as its volunteer Chair given the importance of the Agency to our community. On behalf of the Board I offer a humble “thank you” to the Agency’s dedicated staff and management for their exemplary work and to our many supporters. We wish you all the best for the summer ahead and hope you enjoy this edition of Family Matters. Sincerely, Joel Steinberg Board Chair BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE Joel Steinberg Board Chair David Kaplan Vice Chair Allon Shapiro Barry Rivelis Secretary Treasurer MEMBERS Jared Friedman, Stephen Glanzberg, Jeremy Horwitz, Rabbi Jonathan Infeld, Karen James, Bill Kaplan, Elliott Lipsey, Frieda Miller, Leah Rubin 2 3 YOUTH Benefits of Summer Camp JFSA Programs 4 Growing up I would go to camp every summer, first as a camper and later as a counsellor, and I recall with fondness the many friends that I made there. If you’ve ever been to camp you’ll probably agree that with the right people and the right activities, it can be a life-changing experience with life-long benefits. This past year at the JFSA we have been exceptionally fortunate to work with donors to help provide these life-changing opportunities for children in our community. With their assistance we’ve been able to support several families in sending their children to camp this year through a special scholarship program. That’s a great thing, because going to camp can reap many benefits for youth. 5 YOUTH YOUTH Here are some of the top reasons for youth to attend camp: TUNING OUT TECHNOLOGY AND TUNING INTO ONE’S SELF: GUIDANCE AND MENTORING: Youth receive a lot of encouragement from their camp counsellors and that often leads to them developing a greater sense of confidence in themselves and their abilities. Placing an emphasis on encouraging children to believe in themselves and try new things, no matter how challenging, sets them up for life – it’s a win-win! Camp is an opportunity for youth to rediscover how life works without emails, cell-phones, tablets, Twitter and Facebook. It puts the focus on relations with real, live people! BEING ACTIVE: Children and youth are meant to run, swim, bike, hike, walk and play. Camp provides them with the opportunities to be involved with all kinds of programmes that emphasize movement, regardless of ability, as well as fostering an appreciation of the natural world throughout their life. DEVELOP SOCIAL & RELATIONAL SKILLS: After over three decades of conducting interviews, many of the adults that I’ve spoken to report that some of their happiest memories are from the weeks spent at summer camp. For others, these experiences were “life-saving” and the reason why they “turned their life around.” I think that the benefits are significant – a child learns through play, and camp is about play, both structured and unstructured. Summer camp provides a child with many opportunities to learn, to grow and to develop many of the skills that they will need as they enter into the rather challenging adult world. Being at camp is a special experience where youth learn how to get along with others in a non-school and noncompetitive setting. It is here that they can develop the skills they need to cooperate, resolve conflicts, and respect others. Best of all, a campfriend can become a best friend, sometimes for life. Camp draws everyone together to play, sing, eat, laugh and care for each other and the environment. RESILIENCE: At camp, youth often try things that they may not have done or tried before – canoeing, kayaking, hiking, artwork, music, drama, swimming, taking a lead in activities, etc. Doing something new helps youth to feel successful – and here’s that word again – confident. Tackling something that seems a little inhibiting is a great way to conquer fears. Kids might have set-backs, however in a supportive environment it is much easier to try and try again. This contributes to an increase in resiliency – a kind of “I can do this” attitude which can be very helpful as a young adult. GETTING FREE TIME FOR UNSTRUCTURED PLAY: Free from the overly-structured, overly-scheduled routines of home and school, life at camp gives children much needed free time to just be themselves: a kid! Camp is a slice of carefree living where kids can relax, laugh, and play. 6 Ah, but if I could just go back to camp one more summer! Alan Stamp, MSc. PCFTTA Director of Clinical Counselling Monthly Giving Monthly giving is an easy way to donate to JFSA. Regular donations can be made in affordable monthly payments and you can save postage and time with automatic transactions. Monthly donations are flexible as you can easily increase, decrease, pause or stop your gift at any time. A cumulative tax receipt is issued annually. 7 BASIC RESOURCES BASIC RESOURCES Project Sustenance: Living in Vancouver The Jewish community in Vancouver is a close knit one that looks out for one another and JFSA is proud to play a part in helping those in need. Together we’ve done amazing things, but there is more to be done. That’s because in the Vancouver Jewish community, in your community, 1 in 6 people live in poverty and do not have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. Thirty-five years ago the community stepped up to address this issue and helped JFSA to create the Jewish Food Bank that continues to this day to meet the food security needs of our community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. In the face of this challenge, we are continually amazed at the individual generosity of people in our community who donate food items every day, often without being asked. We are incredibly grateful for their help in collecting this food and have been able to feed hundreds of families over the last two months with their contributions. Unfortunately the demand for the Jewish Food Bank is growing and that means the Jewish Food Bank has to buy food when donated goods run out. With the help of two amazing volunteers, the community stepped up again and created an annual food drive known as Project Sustenance. We would also like to recognize the Jewish Community Centre, Jewish Women International, Beth Tikvah, and Beth Israel for helping to organize this event. Special thanks to Francie Steen and Shelley Ail who launched Project Sustenance and help us to organize it every year. What makes Project Sustenance special? In addition to helping us collect food for hungry families, it gives Jewish students at local Jewish day schools the opportunity to practice the concept of tzedakah that has sustained the food bank for so long. This year the students at King David High School, Vancouver Hebrew Academy, and Richmond Jewish Day School showed us how deeply they understand this concept by exceeding all expectations, as below: In case you missed your chance to donate a food item during Project Sustenance, our second annual food drive, Project Isaiah (which takes place over the High Holidays) is quickly approaching. • Richmond Jewish Day School – collected over 1000 cans of food • Vancouver Hebrew Academy collected a full carload of food plus 6 additional cases • King David High school had so much food it was delivered in a van! For more information about how to support the Jewish Food Bank contact: Debbie Rootman at 604-257-5151 or drootman@jfsa.ca 8 9 VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Spotlight: Guy Askadsky With the warm summer months finally here many of us are out enjoying the sun while going on picnics, swimming at the beach, and camping. For Guy Askadsky, the best part of summer is being able to spend hours playing in the soil of the JFSA Community Garden and growing food. A volunteer in the garden for close to 3 years, Guy first got involved when he saw its potential to improve the well-being of people he counselled at JFSA and to give back to the community. With his help and support, individuals who had felt socially isolated due to their age, disability, or recent immigration have been able to make new friends and to improve their mental health by working in the garden. In fact, many have started their own little plots in the garden that they maintain themselves. This amazing initiative only costs $1,000 to run and helps feed over 250 people. In addition to helping people live happier lives, Guy has helped turn their activities into a reliable source of fresh, healthy, and organic food for the Jewish Food Bank. Every other week the produce that he and his fellow volunteers have grown is sent to the Food Bank where it is shared with over 250 people in need of food. The best part of this food donation is that by growing it themselves, Guy and his volunteers can provide people with healthier foods than they can find in a store at a much lower cost. Even more phenomenal is that this amazing initiative which provides so many benefits to the community only costs $1,000 a year to run to pay for compost and tools. After adding in the money made from selling plots of the garden to individuals that cost drops below $700! That’s pretty impressive, but Guy thinks that this is only the beginning and that with the right people it has the potential to achieve even more. Amazing initiatives like this are only possible with the help of volunteers like Guy and if you love to garden, we invite you to come check the Community Garden out and try a little bit of gardening yourself. For more information on how to volunteer visit www.jfsa.ca/volunteer-form or phone 604-257-5151. 10 11 CLIENT OUTCOMES Stories of Success “I became progressively more anxious and depressed through the course of the summer. I was utterly disconsolate and barely able to perform [small] tasks.” Mental health, like physical health, fluctuates across a person’s lifetime. Give More to JFSA Without Using Your Credit Card or Writing a Cheque Are you looking for a way to reduce your tax bill and make a meaningful donation to JFSA? Consider a gift of securities. Selling appreciated stock or mutual funds will require you to pay tax on 50 per cent of the capital gains. However, donating appreciated securities to charity as a gift-in-kind, will help you eliminate this requirement. JFSA will issue you a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities, and most importantly you will feel satisfaction in seeing your donation put to good use! Many factors can influence our mental health – our genetic makeup, experience with parental or other attachment figures and how we learn about and deal with change. There’s often a stigma associated with differences in mental health. It can inhibit people from seeking the support they need and thus makes it difficult for others to understand their struggles. At JFSA we are helping members of our community to work through the challenges they face, large and small. Our supportive therapy services provide the greatest potential for an individual to move through their concerns, build new internal resources and experience greater confidence in facing trying periods of life. For more information or to obtain a JFSA securities transfer form, please contact the Development Office at 604.257.5151 or development@jfsa.ca www.jfsa.ca 12 Ben 13 I was reminded of the importance of this approach when a former client wrote to tell me how much better his life has become. The man who wrote me, Ben*, was a man in his early 60’s who fell into a deep depression after a long-term relationship ended suddenly. “I knew that I needed immediate help, because the emotions and intensity that I was feeling at the time were overwhelming [and] emotionally crippling.” Approaching other service agencies for help, Ben was told that despite his urgent situation they would be unable to see him for over eight weeks. When a person is in crisis, waiting more than 24 hours for service is detrimental. Fortunately, Ben was referred to JFSA and we were able to help him right away. Like Ben, many of the clinical clients we see are the result of a recent event rather than a long-term challenge. Whether it is the loss of a loved one like Ben, or another type of significant change, such events can provoke powerful emotions that can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life. Fortunately Ben understood that he needed to seek out services and received guidance in a particularly troubling time. For several months, Ben was seen each week. Over time, he re-gained his resiliency and was better equipped to deal with his loss. Ben is just one of the many clients - younger or older - who have been supported during times of personal adversity. I know, as do my colleagues, that when clients are attended to professionally and with the utmost respect and care, there is the greatest possibility that their enjoyment of life will be enhanced or even restored. “I am very grateful to you and your organization for being there in a time of dire need in my lifepath. I have had considerable and further improvement in the quality of my life and relationships as I continued my sessions with you. Thank you so much for your excellent professional help.” What will be your legacy? Jewish Tradition teaches that one of our key responsibilities is to make the world a better place for future generations. Your commitment to the Jewish community and your values is evident in your choice to support JFSA. But have you ever considered including our agency in your will, making a planned gift, or establishing a family endowment so you can extend your commitment into the future? Your legacy can provide help to individuals and families in their greatest time of need. It is a reflection of your love of community and sacred Jewish values. For more information on creating your legacy, contact Jason Campbell, Interim Director of Development and Communications. Direct line: 604.637.3306 or jcampbell@jfsa.ca. Do we have your email address? JFSA sends out monthly eNewsletters and occasional eBlasts to: – inform you on how we are using your annual donations – share stories from our clients on how JFSA has changed their lives – announce important news and upcoming events – distribute our annual report * Name has been changed to protect the individual’s privacy If you are feeling in anyway distressed, or if you know someone who is, please visit www.jfsa.ca/counselling for more information about how to get in touch with someone who can help. 14 You can unsubscribe at any time! 15 Please sign-up by sending an email to development@jfsa.ca Gordon Diamond, right, with the Austerville Properties corporate table, Co-Presenting Sponsors Gary Averbach and Penny Sprackman at the Major Donor Appreciation Evening, generously sponsored by Belmont Properties JFSA, its board, staff, and clients would like to say thank you to everyone that helped to make this year’s Innovators Lunch one of our largest and most successful yet. From the volunteers to the corporate sponsors to the individual donors, together we raised over $290,000 that will go towards caring for those in our community in need of support. A special thank you goes to our Co-presenting sponsors Austeville Properties (for the 4th time!) and Keil Investment Group whose support allowed us to hold the event in such spectacular fashion. We are also grateful to the speaker, Brian Scudamore of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, who gave an inspiring talk on how he started his business and his personal connection to the Jewish community. TODAH RABAH TO JFSA STAFF! Wendy Strelitz and her daughter Kate, Day of Event Co-Chairs, Megan Laskin and with keynote speaker, Brian Scudamore Hillary Cooper Heather and Mayer Aronson with Sylvia Cristall Barry and Marsha Brovender Byron Aceman and Ezra Shanken, CEO of Jewish Federation Gary Segal, Udi Daon, and Joel Steinberg Board Member, Frieda Miller, with David Paperny Diane Switzer, Board Chair of the Jewish Federation, and Michelle Pullan Michael Narvey, who shared his inspirational story, with daughter, Rebecca and JFSA Case Manager, Tanja Demajo We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event on May 4th, 2016. Keil Investment Group Co-Presenting Sponsor Guests Todah Rabah! www.jfsa.ca/innovators Aaron Ulinder, Board Member Allon Shapiro, and Alex Varpatti 16 17 Tribute Cards October 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015 Tribute card donations provide a meaningful way to commemorate a life event or pay tribute to someone who has passed on. We thank all our generous donors who keep JFSA in mind for tribute donations. Available Funds for Support: • General Fund – to priority programs most in need • Program Funds – please see list below •S pecial Funds (for donors and families who have set up such a fund) COUNSELLING SERVICES Counselling Services Fund (for fee subsidies) Mental Health Outreach YOU Matter Program BASIC RESOURCES Emergency Poverty Relief Basic Resources General Assistance Jewish Food Bank Housing Advocacy Basic Resources Medical Care JFSA’s Community Garden Food Vouchers EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS Employment Services IMMIGRANT RESETTLEMENT Immigrant Resettlement Programs SENIORS SERVICES Seniors General Fund Home Support Seniors Meal Programs Seniors Financial Aid To make a donation, please contact the Development Office at: 604.257.5151 or development@jfsa.ca Minimum donation for tribute cards – $18 Cash and cheques, Visa and Mastercard accepted SPECIAL TRIBUTES J FSA is grateful to the following friends who have indicated their desire to support our agency for special or solemn occasions: Between October 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015, the following special tributes were received. Dora Golden Bob and Dana Golden and Family In Loving Memory of Sid Golden, z’l Ira and Rhoda Brickell Marlene Cohen Tessie Finkelstein Helen Frome Derek and Marilyn Glazer Norman and Linda Gold Myer and Reita Goldberg Lorna Koivula Karla and Eugene Marks Albert Miller Norman and Sandra Miller Arnold Nemetz Peter and Carol Oreck Sylvia Polsky Gary and Nanci Segal Syd Shafron Arnold and Anita Silber Penny Sprackman Gerald and Sheila Stern Barry Kassen In Loving Memory of Susan Kassen, z’l Bruce Blasberg Golriz Boroomand Gary Cole Arthur and Judith Dodek Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Ivan and Laurie Gasoi Sabrina Gill Sharlene Gill Zoe Gropper Arlene Howard Lois Lehman Lucien and Carole Lieberman Providence Health Care Medical Staff Association David Ostrow Simon and Zena Rabkin Peter Reese Ronald and Judith Remick Barb and Irving Rootman Rosemary Wakefield Miriam Gropper and David Whiteley Karla Marks In Honour of her 70th Birthday Donations were requested to be designated to the Jewish Food Bank Brian and Sidnee Bell Reni Belzberg Leon and Beth Bogner Aaron and Diane Fineman David and Catherine Golden Mel and Marlene Hershfield Mark and Gerri London Norman and Lola Pawer Stephen and Rhona Schneiderman Syd Shafron Barbara and Herbert Silber Alf and Naomi (z’l) Price In Honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Donations were requested to be designated to the Jewish Food Bank Julian and Maureen Collis Beryl Israel Basil and Selma Kallner Cynthia Kay Aubrey and Cynthia Schwartz Mary Walt Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information. We apologize for any errors or omissions. 18 19 SPECIAL TRIBUTES SPECIAL TRIBUTES Hedy Rubin and Peter Sarganis and Family Leah Rubin Jack and Pam Fugman Margaret Fugman Ivan and Laurie Gasoi Lenore and Thomas Gelfand Myer and Reita Goldberg Bob and Dana Golden Myrna Goldstein Bruce and Sondra Green Morley Greene Cheryl Herman Vladimir and Anita Hopner Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Saul, Sheryl, Evelyn, Hodie and Mark Kahn Ida Kaplan Odie Kaplan Irving and Sharon Kates Kathy Kinloch David and Gerry Kline Morley and Myrna Koffman Jane Guy and Eli Konorti Jack Kowarsky and the Lohn Foundation Graham MacLachlan Joseph and Simone Marciano Karla and Eugene Marks Grace McCarthy Grace Mickelson Albert Miller Maja Mindell Florence Morris Djavad Mowafaghian Josephine Nadel Jim O’Hara Philip and Brita Owen Jim Pattison Paul Peres David Podmore and Concert Properties Ltd Netty Prosterman Nicky Raphael Zena Rebak SDM Realty Advisors Ltd Bev Segal Margaret Segal Arnold and Anita Silber Paul and Rhoda Shinoff Max and Anita Shnier Penny Sprackman Joel and Eldean Steinberg Sandy and Allan Switzer William and Frances Switzer Brendan Tompkins Isidor and Harriett Wolfe David and Sheryl Wosk Ken Wosk Mordehai and Hana Wosk Simon and Sandi Wosk In Loving Memory of Eva Rubin, z’l Donations were designated to Seniors Home Support Anita Aaron Gerry and Sandy Bayne Ruth Buckwold Ilan and Sharon Dinur Mark and Sylvie Epstein Sylvia Gurstein Barry and Charlotte Katzen Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Harold and Patricia Laimon Langley Fine Arts, Langley School District Sean and Audrey Moss Hedy Segal Andi Strausberg David Wexler Maxine Woogman Joseph Segal In Honour of his 90th Birthday Donations were designated to the Jewish Food Bank Edna Abuan Shirley Barnett Lise Belanger Samuel and Frances Belzberg Syd and Joanne Belzberg Alexander and Carolyn Bernstein Raymond P. Bergen and Canreal Management Corporation Shirley Broadfoot Peter and Joanne Brown Cindy Charkow Babs Cohen Marlene Cohen Sally and Marshall Cramer Isadore and Valerie Diamond Marie Doduck Perry and Marilyn Ehrlich Peter Eng Hamid Eshghi and the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation Rebecca Fayerman Aaron and Diane Fineman Bob Rennie and Carey Fouks Helen Frome 20 Friends of Anne and Leo Shimerl Irving Sirlin, Heather Sirlin, Alan Kenney and Family and Frank Sirlin In Honour of their Special Wedding Anniversary Donations were designated to help a senior with urgent dental needs In Loving Memory of Marcia Sirlin, z’l Jack Amar and Deborah Roitberg Sheila and Norman Archeck, and Hilde and Myron Golden Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Stephen Bernstein and Lilian Wright Sally Berry Golriz Boroomand Eve Camerman Marlene Cohen Sidney and Sally Coleman Sally and Marshall Cramer Stephen and Ellen Cronk Graeme and Ellen Dearnley Alfonso and Lori Ergas Shirley Fitterman Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Norma and Brian Gregson Sandra J. Hollenberg Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Barry and Charlotte Katzen Terry and Carol Kline Jonathan E. Lerner William and Risa Levine Albert Miller Sean and Audrey Moss Elaine Perzow Robert and Lois Raphael Stephen Schertzer and Ruth Wingerin Syd Shafron Brent James and Lisa Sirlin Aron and Neri Tischler Bob Willmot and Sharon Harowitz Heather Wolfe Judy Zaitzow Stephen and Sandra Kaye Salomon Mondlak and Katherine Izen-Mondlak Luis and Esther Mogyoros Robert and Gabriela Moutal Samuel and Sandra Raich Dina and Jacobo Schweber Dora Schweber Guillermo and Frida Schweber Gustavo and Daniela Sedler Jeff and Francine Weisbrot Rose Weisbrot Ben and Ana Weiss In Honour of their Wedding Cliff A. Becker Angela K. Y. Carruthers Lilia Chavarria Bill and Leslie Coull Employees of EXP Services Inc Erika Galinskaya Mary Gamble Monty and Laura Gracen Glenn Greenfield Benjamin Groberman Danny Higashitani Robin James Claire Kalfon Maurice and Liza Kalfon Frederick Kaufman Jean Lehr Aaron Levitt Dolores Luber Shoshana Markowitz Howard J. Menkis Dennis and Kathy Nesbit Alan and Sylvia Pelman Lina Povolotsky Sandy and Evelyn Ray Bruce Robinson Avtar and Gurmail Samra Mark and Tova Sandbrand Linda Wallace Gerry Wasserman 21 TRIBUTE CARDS TRIBUTE CARDS BARRIE & ELLEN YACKNESS ENDOWMENT FUND Ralph Aknin – Speedy Recovery David and Shelley Ail Mel Charkow – Birthday Wishes Milton and Vivienne Adelson Donna Felgar – Condolences David and Shelley Ail Dora Golden – Anniversary Wendy Sanders Mickey and Gail James – Thank You Stephen Bernstein and Lilian Wright Mel and Anita Karp – Condolences Barrie and Ellen Yackness Cathryn Yackness and Toby Hawley Sandra and Dave Altaras – Anniversary Richard and Nance Bass Ben Chelin – Mazal Tov Robert and Marnie Greenwald Eli Felgar – Birthday Wishes Ms. Melanie Crystal Janice Golden – Speedy Recovery Norman and Sheila Archeck Shirley Kushner and Family – Condolences Barrie and Ellen Yackness Moha Amar – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Jane Cherry – Birthday Wishes Morton and Irene Dodek Diane Friedman Lyall and Cynthia Levy Miryiam and Rafael Filosof – Anniversary Diane Friedman Brian and Tiki Goldenberg – Anniversary Lawrence and Barbara Halparin Noel and Dianne Jampolsky – Mazal Tov David and Shelley Ail Norman and Lola Pawer Anne Finkelstein – Condolences Carole Chark William and Betty Davids Shirley Fitterman Stan Goldman – Birthday Wishes Mickey and Shay Keil Rachel Littlewood BASIC RESOURCES – EMERGENCY POVERTY RELIEF Elana and Oren Bick – Chag Sameach Sheldon and Alisa Franken Dana Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Beverley Friedlander Alison Kaplen and Family – Condolences Linda Young Harold Laimon – Speedy Recovery Lois Stark Jonathon Leipsic – Birthday Wishes Marvin Stern and Sherri Silverman Carole Malkin – Birthday Wishes Marla Levy and Merrick Tosefsky Peter Reese and Family – Condolences Barb and Irving Rootman BASIC RESOURCES – FOOD BANK Temple Shalom B’nai Mitzvah Class of 2015 – In Honour Salomon and Katherine IzenMondlak Cynthia Abah – Condolences Mark Fryfield and Sharon Kositsky Sadie Abelson – Birthday Wishes Barbara Rubanenko David and Shelley Ail and Family – Condolences Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich Sheri Goldman Peter and Deborah Kafka Sean and Audrey Moss Norman and Lola Pawer Phillip and Estelle Sanderson David and Geri Sorin Norman Archeck – Birthday Wishes Judy Zaitzow Murray Atnikov – Birthday Wishes Lyall and Cynthia Levy Marla Levy and Merrick Tosefsky Shelley Austin – Condolences Stephen Bernstein and Lilian Wright Marlene Cohen Mark and Andi Babins – Condolences Gary and Nanci Segal Yolanda Babins and Family – Condolences Ralph and Patti Aknin Nance and Richard Bass and Family – Condolences David and Shelley Ail Stephen and Ellen Cronk Peter and Deborah Kafka Phillip and Estelle Sanderson Jeffrey and Charlotte Bell and Family – Condolences Robert and Marnie Greenwald Issy and Francie Steen Caron Bernstein – Birthday Wishes Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich Sara Ciacci – Mazal Tov Karen James Fred and Eileen Cohen – Anniversary Sandra and David Crystal Linda Cohen – Thank You Odie Kaplan Ella Collett – Mazal Tov Robert and Marnie Greenwald Julian Collis – Mazal Tov Joseph and Cheryl Kalmek Cynthia Kay Jemima Stein Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Albert Miller Arnold Nemetz Manuel and Merle Rootman Robert and Darlene Spevakow Jori Fisher and Family – Condolences Audrey and Sean Moss UBC SHS Staff Goldie Kassen – Condolences Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich Bill Gruenthal – Mazal Tov Ben and Rita Roling Lynn Kirson – Birthday Wishes Philip and Cathy Bregman Beth Gubbay – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Michael Kliman and Family – Condolences Richard and Nance Bass Terri and Kim Fisher – Condolences Jessica Forman Nathan Guez – Mazal Tov Bonnie Cape Rea and Stephen Flamer and Family – Condolences Joan Levi George and Yvonne Rosenberg Arthur Guttman – Mazal Tov Gloria Smith Robin Gelfer and Family – Condolences Eric Fielder and Deborah Snider Moriah Hershkovitz – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Luca Glasner – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Margot Biro – Condolences Irving and Barb Rootman Robert and Nancy Bluman – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Perry Ehrlich and Family – Condolences David and Shelley Ail Elaine Book – Condolences Stephen and Shari Gaerber Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich Phyllis Eisenberg – Birthday Wishes Reni Belzberg Matthew Gold – Mazal Tov Eric Fielder and Deborah Snider Alred Ergas – Birthday Wishes Mayer and Heather Aronson Jeff and Dee Goldberg – Mazal Tov Brian and Sidnee Bell 22 Dorothy Grad and Family – Condolences Judy Zaitzow Arlene Cristall and Family – Condolences Phillip and Estelle Sanderson Marie Doduck and Family – Condolences Karla and Eugene Marks Ida Feldstein – Birthday Wishes Ralph and Patti Aknin Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Glasner – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Esther Glotman – Thank You Mayer and Heather Aronson Mark Kalter – Speedy Recovery Sorin and Paige Grunberg The Karby Family – Chag Sameach Eve Camerman Nuri and Denise Fisher and Family – Condolences Audrey and Sean Moss Billy Davids – Birthday Wishes Ira and Rhoda Brickell Murt and Helene Davis Norman and Lola Pawer Jonathan and Shelley Zbarsky Sheryl Davis Kahn and Family – Condolences Bruce and Cecille Cohen Stephen and Shari Gaerber Pam Neuman – Birthday Wishes Robert and Marnie Greenwald Emma Cooper – Mazal Tov Robert and Marnie Greenwald Isaac Dwosh and Family – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Shirley Brown – Speedy Recovery Ruth Wolochow Charlene Goldstein – Birthday Wishes Melvin and Elaine Charkow Gail and Gerald Whitley Dagmar Kafka – Speedy Recovery Mollie Korsch Shoshana Hain – Birthday Wishes Michael Berkson and Lori Braha Hilda and Sim Horn – In Honour Barbara Rubanenko Linda and Peter Hotz and Family – Condolences Arlene Howard Robin Hryciuk and Family – Condolences Stephen Bernstein and Lilian Wright Barbara James and Family – Condolences Grace Mickelson Albert Miller Helen Frome Joel Knoll and Family – Condolences Penny Sprackman Morley and Myrna Koffman – Anniversary Isadore and Valerie Diamond Morley Koffman – Birthday Wishes Isadore and Valerie Diamond Marilyn Kogon – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Robert and Marilyn Krell – Anniversary Karla and Eugene Marks Shirley Kushner and Family – Condolences Marcel and Maud Blitz Carole Chark Karla and Eugene Marks Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information. We apologize for any errors or omissions. 23 TRIBUTE CARDS Alan Lawson – Speedy Recovery Phillip and Estelle Sanderson Rita Lawson – Birthday Wishes Norman and Sheila Archeck Shelley Lederman – Birthday Wishes Myron and Ros-Lynn Calof Shelley Lederman – Mazal Tov Myron and Ros-Lynn Calof Joan Levi – Birthday Wishes Lorne Mallin Leah Levitt – Speedy Recovery Alan and Sylvia Pelman Stewart and Lynn Levitt – Anniversary Melvin and Elaine Charkow Lucy Ligumsky – Birthday Wishes Norman and Lola Pawer Robert and Patricia Schwartz Maoz Lotan – In Honour Rachel Mayer Lorne Mallin – Birthday Wishes Joan Levi Lorne Mallin – In Honour Joan Levi Michael Millman – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Herb Mills and Family – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Cary Mittleman – Condolences Anita Cohen Saeedeh Motalebpour – Birthday Wishes Golriz Boroomand Arnold Nemetz – Mazal Tov Myer and Reita Goldberg Lilian Neuman – Speedy Recovery Rose Slutsky David Newman – Birthday Wishes Ralph and Patti Aknin Libby Ordel – Birthday Wishes Deanne and Jeffrey Goldberg Catherine Robinson TRIBUTE CARDS Zoe Oreck – Birthday Wishes Sheila Rozen Lillian Zimmerman Lola & Norman Pawer – Thank You Richard Boroditsky Mike and Tashie Pawer – Anniversary Gloria Smith Norman and Lola Pawer – Anniversary Marcel and Maud Blitz Barry Perles – Birthday Wishes Helene Rosen Ethel Prehogan – Condolences Betty Mendelsohn Ron and Avalee Prehogan and Family – Condolences Phillip and Estelle Sanderson Alf Price – Condolences Peter and Deborah Kafka Lynn Raber – Birthday Wishes Michael and Lori Yelizarov Efrem Rappaport – Mazal Tov Charles and Dale Wormeli Gilda Rayburn – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Martin and Lori Rayman – Condolences Karla and Eugene Marks Sally Roadburg – Birthday Wishes Norman and Sheila Archeck Sandy Rogen and Family – Condolences Dorothy Ullman Marla Rootman – Condolences Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich Ben Rosenbaum and Family – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Mark Rosengarten – Thank You Lorne Herlin Alexis Rothchild and Shawn Gold – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin 24 Cindy Rozen – Birthday Wishes Caryl Kochen Yael Horwitz – Birthday Wishes Joy and Jerry Shapiro Golden Family – Condolences William and Betty Davids Ken Sanders and Family – Condolences David and Geri Sorin Herman Sarkowsky – Condolences Richard and Nance Bass Sima Schastlivenko – Thank You Alexey Schastlivenko Jody Schonfeld – Speedy Recovery Isidor and Harriett Wolfe Shirley Schwartz – Condolences Manuel and Merle Rootman Stanley Schwartz – Birthday Wishes Stephen and Rhona Schneiderman Barbara and Herbert Silber Jennifer Shecter – Chag Sameach Tamsin Morrell Chana Shnier – Birthday Wishes Dora Golden Ralph Shulman – Condolences Maelor and Muriel Vallance Barbara and Herb Silber – Mazal Tov Karla and Eugene Marks Shael and Lotti Smith and Family – Mazal Tov Rochelle Golumbia Smith Family – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Barry Smolkin – Birthday Wishes Norman and Lola Pawer David and Geri Sorin and family – Mazal Tov David and Shelley Ail Penny Sprackman – Thank You Mayer and Heather Aronson Marshall and Mireille Stern – Mazal Tov Lucien and Carole Lieberman TRIBUTE CARDS TRIBUTE CARDS Susan and Marcus Stiller – Thank You BASIC RESOURCES – FOOD BANK FOOD PURCHASES BASIC RESOURCES – NORMAN AND SANDRA MILLER FUND Rael and Dalya Klein Marcy and Monte Glanzberg – In Memory of Evelyn Jackson, z’l. Ian and Sandra Penn Norman and Sandra Miller – Chag Sameach Gary and Nanci Segal BASIC RESOURCES – FOOD VOUCHERS PROGRAM Lorne Segal – Birthday Wishes Norman and Sandra Miller Mark and Tracey Schonfeld Shirley and Philip Swartz – Anniversary Manuel and Merle Rootman Joy and Jerry Shapiro Allan Switzer – Condolences Lyall and Cynthia Levy Tandar Tanavoli – Birthday Wishes Golriz Boroomand Reena & Stan Taviss – Chag Sameach Ben Baker Perri Tutelman – Mazal Tov Ira and Rhoda Brickell Brenda Wall and Family – Condolences Larry and Miri Garaway Moselle Levy and Kyla Charach and Friends – In Honour of their B’nei Mitzvah. Garry Zlotnik – Birthday Wishes Robert and Darlene Spevakow BASIC RESOURCES – GENERAL FUND Herbert Silber – Mazal Tov Norman and Sandra Miller BASIC RESOURCES – HOUSING FUND Sam Shamash – Condolences Rafael and Raquel Hirsch Allan Wilson – Birthday Wishes Jeffrey Norden BASIC RESOURCES – MAOT CHITTIM Nancy Wizenberg and Family – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Naomi Dodek – Birthday Wishes In lieu of gifts Judy Zack and Family – Condolences Alan and Sylvia Pelman Philip and Judy Zack – Mazal Tov Alan and Sylvia Pelman Ariella Zbar – Mazal Tov Melvin and Elaine Charkow Lily Zimmerman – Birthday Wishes Larry Garfinkel and Sandi Karmel Zoe Oreck Carla Zivot – Condolences David and Geri Sorin Garry Zlotnik – Birthday Wishes Stephen and Shari Gaerber Deanne and Jeffrey Goldberg Penny Sprackman Sam Shamash – Condolences Joseph and Andrea Kowaz Neri Tischler and Family – Condolences Joseph and Andrea Kowaz Sari Zack-Greenberg – Mazal Tov Irving Laskin and Naomi Kronitz BASIC RESOURCES – MEDICAL CARE FUND Walter and Lois Gumprich – Chag Sameach Daniel and Michelle Dodek Sam Shamash – Condolences Mark Wexler and Judy Oberlander Perry Trester – Birthday Wishes Bev Segal Garry Zlotnik – Birthday Wishes Craig and Carrie Diamond 25 BROVENDER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Malcom Smordin – Condolences Barry and Marsha Brovender COUNSELLING – GENERAL FUND Paula & Brian Segal – Anniversary Philip and Sherry Levinson COUNSELLING – YOUTH AND FAMILY AT-RISK OUTREACH PROGRAM Maoz Lotan – In Honour Rachel Mayer DANYAEL WEINTRAUB GRAND ENDOWMENT FUND Nance and Richard Bass and Family – Condolences Paul and Lesley Lambert Perry Ehrlich and Family – Condolences Lorne Greenberg and Sari Zack Michael Grand – Mazal Tov Lorne Greenberg and Sari Zack Neri Tischler and Family – Condolences Lorne Greenberg and Sari Zack David Zack – Birthday Wishes Janet Weil Sari Zack-Greenberg and Family – Condolences Howard and Diane Zack Sari Zack-Greenberg and Lorne Greenberg – Mazal Tov Paul and Lesley Lambert Sean and Audrey Moss TRIBUTE CARDS TRIBUTE CARDS ETHAN FILOSOF MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND Barrie Bercuson – Birthday Wishes Diane Friedman Zehavit David – Birthday Wishes Joel Guralnick and Iris Sharir Arturo Manes and Family – Condolences Miryam and Rafael Filosof Bea Berger – Condolences David and Ruth Berger Billy Davids – Birthday Wishes Albert Miller Kristina Berman – Thank You Roberta Beiser Mel Davis – Birthday Wishes Barbara and Herbert Silber Caron Bernstein – Condolences David and Shelley Ail Craig Diamond – Birthday Wishes Gordon and Leslie Diamond Randa Bloom – Condolences Joanne Emerman Edward Doduck – Birthday Wishes Marie Doduck Bob Bluman – Thank You Gabriel and Shirley Hirsch Marie Doduck and Family – Condolences Lenore and Thomas Gelfand Sean and Audrey Moss Arnold and Anita Silber GENERAL FUND Cynthia Abah – Condolences Ivan and Merle Linde Philip Adilman – Birthday Wishes Jeff and Mandy Huberman Jerry and Shelley Adler – Condolences Ronald and Beverly Imerman David and Shelley Ail and Family – Condolences Stephen and Ellen Cronk Patti Aknin – Birthday Wishes Gilda Rayburn and David Batist Patti and Ralph Aknin – Mazal Tov Carol Hollander Moha Amar – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Darlene and Richard Ames – Anniversary Stephen and Rhona Schneiderman Mayer Aronson – Birthday Wishes Joseph and Cecilia Ergas Murray Atnikov – Birthday Wishes Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Mark and Andi Babins – Condolences Ronald and Beverly Imerman Joe Barak – Condolences Shirley Fitterman Shirley Barnett – Birthday Wishes Marie Doduck Doug Basarowich – Condolences Dan and Barbara Waterman Jeffrey and Charlotte Bell and Family – Condolences Randy and Cheryl Milner Dennis and Suzanne Pavlich Nancy Benyaer – Condolences Marie Doduck Michael and Sharon Isaacson Jack Boxer – Mazal Tov Charles and Dale Wormeli Dalia Bressler – Birthday Wishes Kim Fisher Mel and Elaine Charkow – In Honour Harry and Rochelle Hammer Max Chetner – Mazal Tov David Nemirow Shelley Cohen – Condolences Helen Frome Julian Collis – Mazal Tov Ivan and Merle Linde Brent James and Lisa Sirlin Patti Colton – Condolences Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Peter and Jeannie Cooperberg and Family – Condolences Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Jack Amar and Deborah Roitberg Arnold and Anita Silber Jenny Corenblum – Condolences Jeffrey and Greta Milton Jenny Corenblum – In Honour Robert and Marthena Fitzpatrick Hartley Cramer – Birthday Wishes Donna Lerner Jodi and Alex Cristall – Chag Sameach Howard and Elayne Shapray Melanie Crystal – Birthday Wishes Jonathon and Karly Leipsic 26 Aaron, Jeff and Ritchie Eichler – Mazal Tov Carol Hollander Dan & Connie Elezam & Family – Condolences Joan Levi Daniel Ezekiel – In Honour Anne Holmes Anne Farzan z’l– Condolences Marla Levy and Merrick Tosefsky Ida Feldstein – Birthday Wishes Rich Eichler Miryiam and Rafael Filosof – Anniversary Morton and Irene Dodek Dana Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Shaun Shefrin Joel Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Jackie Cristall Morris Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Howard Davidow Neil Golden Sean and Audrey Moss Gloria Ross Marla Levy and Merrick Tosefsky Rea and Stephen Flamer and Family – Condolences David and Ruth Berger Mannie and Armelle Druker Ian and Rene Merkel Rachel Forgel – Condolences Andi Strausberg Norman and Marlene Franks – Anniversary David Silver Richard Fruchter – Mazal Tov Jody and Harvey Dales Leana and Morry Gaerber and Family – Condolences Stephen Schertzer and Ruth Wingerin Marcy and Monte Glanzberg – Mazal Tov Avi and Ellen Bick Luca Glasner – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Glasner – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Dora Golden – Happy Mother’s Day Jeffery Sanders Jordan and Beth Sanders Janice Golden – Speedy Recovery Manuel and Merle Rootman David Goldman – Chag Sameach Patrick George Welkovics David Goldman – In Honour Patrick George Welkovics Jerry Goldstein – Birthday Wishes Harry and Rochelle Hammer David and Shannon Gorski – Mazal Tov Sean and Audrey Moss Dorothy Grad and Family – Condolences Danny Gelmon Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Karla and Eugene Marks Sally Zimmerman Judith Greenberg – In Honour Brooke S. Campbell Janet Fraser Jane Walker Judith Greenberg – In Memory Gail Darwin Michele and Jeff Groberman – Thank You Jeffrey and Hildy Barnett Bill Gruenthal – Birthday Wishes Milton and Vivienne Adelson Janet Hamilton – Condolences Danny Gelmon Sophie Harris – Birthday Wishes Alan and Sylvia Pelman Layah Herman – Birthday Wishes Danny Gelmon Moriah Hershkovitz – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Sidney and Sally Coleman Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Stephen Schertzer and Ruth Wingerin Arnold and Anita Silber Brent James and Lisa Sirlin Mel and Anita Karp – Condolences David and Ruth Berger Tamar Khalifa and Family – Condolences Harold and Patricia Laimon Rael and Dalya Klein – Thank You Lisa Weidman Joseph Kleinman – Condolences Matthew Waterman Joseph Kleinman and Family – Condolences Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Arlene Howard – Thank You Arthur and Judith Dodek Carol Kline – Condolences Donna Cohen Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Sarah Huptman – Birthday Wishes Marie Doduck Heather Korbin – Birthday Wishes Stephen and Rhona Schneiderman Michael Isaacson – Birthday Wishes Errol Lipschitz and Judy Rother Shirley Kushner and Family – Condolences Ronald and Brenda Appleton Arthur and Judith Dodek Caroline Fader Barbara and Herbert Silber Marie Doduck Bernard Jackson – Condolences Derek and Marilyn Glazer Raisie Jacobson – Condolences Howard and Elayne Shapray Barry and Ronnie Tessler Arlene James – Condolences Les and Tracy Ames Brian and Jennifer Chelin Barbara James and Family – Condolences Derek and Marilyn Glazer Dora Golden Randa Ruskin Marilyn Jordan and Marvin Lithwick – Mazal Tov Ralph and Patti Aknin Sheryl Davis Kahn and Family – Condolences Jack Amar and Deborah Roitberg Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Michael and Kristina Berman 27 Frank Levine – Birthday Wishes Bernard and Marilyn Hooper Gisi Levitt and Family – Condolences Rea and Stephen Flamer Barry and Myrna Rabinowitz Nadine Lipetz – Birthday Wishes Marie Doduck Gerri London – Birthday Wishes Roberta Beiser Lyall and Cynthia Levy Marie Doduck Carole Malkin – Birthday Wishes Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Evelyn Kantor TRIBUTE CARDS Carole Malkin – Speedy Recovery Carolyn and Anthony Aronson Arturo Manes and Family – Condolences Gabriel and Shirley Hirsch Robert and Patricia Schwartz Marcoe Family – Condolences Arnold and Anita Silber Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Tom and Shari Messer – Condolences Rea and Stephen Flamer Jeff and Melanie Meyers – Mazal Tov Dennis and Suzanne Pavlich Karen Micner – Condolences Aron and Neri Tischler Herb Mills and Family – Condolences Jack Amar and Deborah Roitberg Monasebian Family – Condolences Golriz Boroomand Gary Morris and Jackie Cristall Morris – Chag Sameach Howard and Elayne Shapray Nicole Moskovitch – Mazal Tov Danny Weinstein Gary Mass – Birthday Wishes Dennis and Suzanne Pavlich Zenaida Naig – In Honour Roberta Lavigne TRIBUTE CARDS Alf Price – Condolences Heather Sirlin and Alan Kenney Brian and Claire Ann Kramer Ivan and Merle Linde Samantha Melamed Shiela Smith Cheryl Solomon Alan and Daphne Tapper Ezra Semach and Linda Civkin and Family – Condolences Neil and Judy Kornfeld Barry Rabinowitz – Birthday Wishes Stephen Schertzer and Ruth Wingerin Sam Shamash – Condolences Dean Hudda Leanne Jacobsen Alan and Marion Schapiro Nicky Raphael – Mazal Tov Robert and Lois Raphael Peter Reese and Family – Condolences Lois Lehman Sally Roadburg – Birthday Wishes Marie Doduck Marcel Robitschek and Family – Condolences Robert and Patricia Schwartz Phyllis Rogers – Condolences Helen Rittberg Stephen and Marion Rom – Condolences Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Lisa Romalis – Mazal Tov Kim Fisher Yvonne Rosenberg – Birthday Wishes Avi and Ellen Bick Zoe Oreck – Birthday Wishes Sandra J. Hollenberg Michael Rosenfeld – Birthday Wishes Lyall and Cynthia Levy Cindy Rozen – Birthday Wishes Andrea Brownstone Ed Oser – Birthday Wishes Lyall and Cynthia Levy Monica and Family – Condolences Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Felicia Oshry – Condolences Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Ken Sanders and Family – Condolences Sean and Audrey Moss Elizabeth Nicholls – Condolences Michael and Sharon Isaacson Aaron Pacht – Mazal Tov Patrick George Welkovics Marge Pearlman – Birthday Wishes Israel and Sheila Moskovitch Sharon and Asher Pertman and Family – Mazal Tov Carol Hollander Shirley Schwartz – Mazal Tov Morley Greene Stanley Schwartz – Birthday Wishes Craig and Carrie Diamond 28 Anita Shafran – Thank You Karen Levitt Zev Shafran – Thank You Karen Levitt Anita Silber – Birthday Wishes Mayer and Heather Aronson Barb Silber – Birthday Wishes Stephen and Rhona Schneiderman Arnold and Anita Silber Bernard and Lee Simpson – Chag Sameach Arthur and Judith Dodek Debbie and Darci Slavin and Family – Condolences Philip and Sherry Levinson Gordon Slutsky – Birthday Wishes Paul and Edith Steinbok Lotti and Shael Smith – In Honour Andrea Brownstone Howard Sperber and Family – Condolences Barbara Rubanenko Paige Swartz – Birthday Wishes Teri Fisher Philip and Shirley Swartz – Condolences Gloria Ross Shirley and Philip Swartz – Anniversary Gloria Ross Shirley Swartz – Condolences Harry and Rochelle Hammer Shirley Swartz – In Honour Israel and Sheila Moskovitch Barry Tessler – Birthday Wishes Lucien and Carole Lieberman Neri Tischler and Family – Condolences Alan Farber and Felicia Folk Perry Trester – Birthday Wishes Fay-Lynn Katz Eugene and Karla Marks Maelor Vallance – Speedy Recovery Ralph and Linda Shulman Brenda Wall and Family – Condolences Joanne Emerman LYNN KAPLAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ENDOWMENT FUND Cathie Best – Birthday Wishes Mark Rozenberg Alison Kaplen and Family – Condolences Celina Dunn Marla and Harold Groberman – Speedy Recovery William and Risa Levine SENIORS – FINANCIAL AID Arthur and Judy Dodek – Chag Sameach Daniel and Michelle Dodek Lissa Weinberger – Condolences Jeremy and Yael Horwitz Shirley Kushner and Family – Condolences Mark Rozenberg Rea and Stephen Flamer and Family – Condolences Robert and Gisi Levitt Gail Dodek-Wenner – Thank You Lorne Herlin Steve Lee – Condolences JB Rotstein Mary Gofsky – Birthday Wishes Robert and Gisi Levitt Birgit Westergaard and Family – Condolences Linda L. Mann Zacks Florence Morris and Family – Condolences Mark Rozenberg Shanie Levin – Speedy Recovery Cheryl Rimer Gail Whitley – Condolences Harry and Rochelle Hammer Neri Tischler and Family – Condolences JB Rotstein Mel Zabensky – Birthday Wishes Irvin and Esther Zipursky Debbie Zbarsky and Family – Condolences Marie Doduck Jonathan and Shelley Zbarsky – Condolences Albert Miller Ralph & Catherine Zbarsky – Condolences Susan Everall Sam Zien – Mazal Tov Albert Miller Garry Zlotnik – Birthday Wishes Arnold and Anita Silber Paul Zysman – Birthday Wishes Brian and Sharron Levinkind ISABEL LEVER HELPING HAND ENDOWMENT FUND Yolanda Babins and Family – Condolences Matthew Waterman Bernard Jackson – Condolences Alan and Daphne Tapper Aron and Neri Tischler and Family – Condolences JB Rotstein MARLEE KLINE FUND Bernadette Bennett – Condolences Terry and Carol Kline Lindy Foorman – Thank You Terry and Carol Kline Stan Goldman – Birthday Wishes Terry and Carol Kline Sheryl Davis Kahn and Family – Condolences Terry and Carol Kline Carol Kline – Condolences Bernadette Bennett THE NAOMI FUND, IN MEMORY OF NAOMI GROPPER STEINER Ella Collett – Mazal Tov Daniel Sims and Patricia Thiel Max and Sarah Collett – Thank You Daniel Steiner Norman Gladstone – Speedy Recovery Zoe Gropper Miriam Gropper and David Whiteley Seymour Levitan – Speedy Recovery Cheryl Rimer SENIORS – GENERAL FUND Julian Collis – Mazal Tov Basil and Selma Kallner Peter and Jeannie Cooperberg and Family – Condolences Howard and Elayne Shapray Yael Israel – Condolences Lorne Greenberg and Sari Zack Michael Kalef and Family – Condolences Howard and Terrie Moss Lucy Ligumsky – Birthday Wishes Robert Kemeny and Susan Jung Kemeny Rene Merkel – In Honour Laurel Gould Judy Merovitz – Condolences Sharon Slutsky Lilian Neuman – Birthday Wishes Gail and Gerald Whitley Zoe Oreck – Birthday Wishes Alan and Marsha Simmons Alf Price – Condolences Basil and Selma Kallner Sean and Audrey Moss Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information. We apologize for any errors or omissions. 29 TRIBUTE CARDS SENIORS – HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORT PROGRAM Gisi Levitt and Family – Condolences Rafael and Raquel Hirsch Barry and Charlotte Katzen Frieda Miller and Daniel Shapiro Danny Shapiro and Frieda Miller – Condolences Sean and Audrey Moss SENIORS – HOME SUPPORT Hinda Avery – Mazal Tov Jana and Ken Abramson Sheryl Kahn and Family – Condolences Alfonso and Lori Ergas Shirley Kushner and Family – Condolences Richard and Nance Bass Gary and Gloria Gutman Ruth Fogel and Family – Condolences Gerry and Sandy Bayne Danny Shapiro and Frieda Miller – Condolences Mark Wexler and Judy Oberlander SENIORS – MEALS PROGRAM FUND Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Derek and Marilyn Glazer Ken Sanders and Family – Condolences Howard and Terrie Moss Sandy Sandomirsky – Condolences Howard and Terrie Moss Brenda Wall and Family – Condolences Queenie Hamovich TRIBUTES MADE BY SYLVIA POLSKY Alice Abels – Birthday Wishes Morris Belzberg – Speedy Recovery Sharon Billig – Speedy Recovery Kim Chernoff – Birthday Wishes Abbe Chivers – Condolences TRIBUTE CARDS Sherwin Cohen – Birthday Wishes William Davids – Birthday Wishes Becky Fayerman – Condolences Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Marion Gelmon – Speedy Recovery Bernice Goldberg – Birthday Wishes Charlotte and Hy Goode – Anniversary Hy Goode – Birthday Wishes Helen and Tevy Goodman – Anniversary Mimi Grad and Family – Condolences Al and Anne Hersh – Anniversary Al Hersh – Birthday Wishes Anne Hersh – Birthday Wishes Mim Hochaman – Thank You Norma Hodess – Birthday Wishes Barbara James and Family – Condolences Saree Jarvis – Birthday Wishes Michael and Reva Kalef and Family – Condolences Bob and Sidney Kalef and Family – Condolences Alison Kaplen – Condolences Caryn Kiven – Speedy Recovery David Kline – Birthday Wishes Doreen Kline – Speedy Recovery Mara Kline – Birthday Wishes Ken Kravis – Birthday Wishes Jerry Lampert – Birthday Wishes Tannis Lank – Birthday Wishes Diane Maislin – Birthday Wishes Lilian Mallin – Speedy Recovery Lloyd & Lilian Mallin – Anniversary Lloyd Mallin – Birthday Wishes Lionel Mendelsohn – Speedy Recovery Lea Minovitch – Birthday Wishes Felicia Oshry – Condolences Aaron Pizel – Birthday Wishes Stella and Aaron Pizel – Anniversary Les Raphael – Birthday Wishes Sally Roadburg – Birthday Wishes Ken Sanders and Family – Condolences Maureen Sanders – Birthday Wishes Maureen Sanders – Condolences Alexander Sandomirsky – Birthday Wishes 30 Sandy Sandomirsky – Birthday Wishes Sandy Sandomirsky – Condolences Morris Schachter – Birthday Wishes Norman Schaffer – Birthday Wishes Etta Schankerman – Birthday Wishes Harriet Schapiro – Speedy Recovery Danny Shapiro and Frieda Miller – Condolences Rhoda and Paul Shinoff – Condolences Ruth Smith – Condolences Penny Soble – Birthday Wishes Morris Treffler – Birthday Wishes Sally Veiner – Birthday Wishes Hazel Wasserman – Birthday Wishes Jermaine White – Birthday Wishes Ethel Wiss – Birthday Wishes Jonathan and Shelley Zbarsky – Condolences Carla Zivot – Condolences Gwen Zradicka – Birthday Wishes Lou Zucker – Birthday Wishes SHARON KATES SIMCHAT HOCHMA FOOD BANK FUND Mark and Andi Babins – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Aida Bild – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Allan Black – Mazal Tov Irving and Sharon Kates Ariane Eckardt – Birthday Wishes Irving and Sharon Kates Lorraine Garon – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Rhoda Kagan and Joanne Chalom and Families – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Irving and Sharon Kates – Anniversary David and Babara Kates Alan Lever – Speedy Recovery Irving and Sharon Kates Lucy Ligumsky – Birthday Wishes Irving and Sharon Kates Carole Malkin – Mazal Tov Irving and Sharon Kates Felicia Oshry – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Shirley Promislow – Birthday Wishes Irving and Sharon Kates Bernie & Lee Simpson – Thank You Irving and Sharon Kates Susan Sommers – Birthday Wishes Irving and Sharon Kates Maelor Vallance – Speedy Recovery Irving and Sharon Kates Jennifer Virtue – Condolences Irving and Sharon Kates Richard Weidman – Speedy Recovery Irving and Sharon Kates SYD SHAFRON FUND Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Ira and Rhoda Brickell Max Shafron – Mazal Tov Ira and Rhoda Brickell Morley and Fay Shafron Carla Thebaud – Condolences Julie Tutelman TRIBUTES MADE BY SYD SHAFRON Jeffrey Bell – Birthday Wishes Jeffrey and Charlotte Bell and Family – Condolences Jeffrey and Charlotte Bell and Family – Chag Sameach Caron Bernstein – Condolences Cathy Bregman – Birthday Wishes Ira Brickell – Birthday Wishes Rhoda Brickell – Birthday Wishes Abbe Chivers – Condolences Max Chodak – Birthday Wishes Marlene Cohen – Birthday Wishes Joel Cooper – Birthday Wishes Lorraine Cooper – Birthday Wishes Betty Claire Davids – Birthday Wishes William Davids – Birthday Wishes Dana Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Joel Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Tessie Finkelstein and Family – Condolences Esther Fishman – Birthday Wishes Sondi Green – Birthday Wishes Bob and Sidney Kalef and Family – Condolences Evelyn Kantor – Birthday Wishes Sid and Lynn Kirson – Condolences Ronnie Margolese – Birthday Wishes Beulah Martin – Birthday Wishes Beulah Martin – Condolences Larry Martin – Birthday Wishes Bradley Martin and Family – Condolences David and Laura Martin and Family – Condolences Toby Midgen – Birthday Wishes Philip and Toby Midgen – Anniversary Philip Midgen – Birthday Wishes Fern Miller and Family – Condolences Audrey and Sean Moss – Mazal Tov Annette Novak – Birthday Wishes James and Debbie Patrick – Anniversary Norman Pawer – Birthday Wishes Daniel and Trudy Pekarsky – Anniversary Howard Reich and Family – Condolences Jason and Helen Rivers and Family – Condolences Larry and Sandy Martin and Family – Condolences Lil Saperstein – Birthday Wishes Mark Schonfeld – Birthday Wishes David Schwartz and Family – Condolences Adam Shafron – Birthday Wishes Adam and Kai-Ling Shafron – Anniversary Michael Shafron – Birthday Wishes Morley Shafron – Birthday Wishes Morley Shafron – In Honour Fay Shafron – Birthday Wishes Jack Sharp – Birthday Wishes Cecille Shtabsky and Family – Condolences Philip and Shirley Swartz – Condolences Avi Tutelman – Birthday Wishes Julie Tutelman – Birthday Wishes Debbie Zivot – Birthday Wishes Mark Zivot – Birthday Wishes Harrison Zivot and Brianne – Mazal Tov Rose Zivot – Birthday Wishes GIFT-IN-KIND Caron Bernstein – Condolences Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich David Swartz and Family – Condolences Deborah Rootman and Efraim Gavrilovich E-tax receipts are here! 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