TEMPLE SHOLOM

DECEMBER 2019-JANUARY 2020 / KISLEV-SHEVAT 5780

CHANUKAH FAMILY SHABBAT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 5:45pm: Dinner 6:30pm: Services Please join us for a fun evening including a Shabbat dinner, crafts and two Shabbat services - Tot and Camp Style. Each Family Shabbat will revolve around the a holiday based theme. This time we will be celebrating Chanukah.

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

H A P P Y C H A N U K A H !

Chanukah will begin in the evening of

Sunday, December 22 and ends in the

evening of Monday, December 30, 2019

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS Temple Sholom will be hosting seminars that follow up on the theme of Rabbi Dan Moskovitz’s High Holy Day sermon, which explores ways that we can participate in creating a more environmentally sustainable world. Theses are hands-on workshops and will be held on the following Sundays at 10:00-11:30am at Temple Sholom. Sunday, December 1, 2019: How to Green Your Judaism with Noam Dolgin Sunday, January 12, 2020: Green Investing with Christie Stephenson Sunday, February 2, 2020: Planning Your Home Garden with Stacy Friedman Sunday, February 23, 2020: Make Your Own Healthy Home Products with The Soap Dispensary Sunday, April 19, 2020: Bike Maintenance Workshop with Pedal Power RSVP: templesholombc.shulcloud.com/form/environmental-workshops.html

* The Chanukah Blessings are on the back cover.

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רפואה שלמהRefuah Shlemah, Speedy Recovery to:

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

Philip & Cathy Bregman, on the birth of their grandson, Yonatan, son of Jordana & Itamar Shani and brother to Rafael

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

Nachamu, Nachamu; Condolences to:

Sandra Broudy, on the death of her aunt, Petty Landa

Mendy Landa, on the death of his aunt, Petty Landa

Lola Hyman, on the death of her mother, Lucille Hyman

Etti Kaplan, on the death of her father, Meir Rottem

Laura Tuan, on the death of her husband, Peter Tuan

Alexis and Jordana Tuan, on the death of their father, Peter Tuan

Marc Palmer, on the death of his mother, Hazel Palmer

PLEASE JOIN:

Lisa Pozin and Jethro Leung will be hosting an Oneg in honour

of their son, Rylan Leung

Bar Mitzvah in Toronto on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 8:15pm

Laura Feldman & Pablo Stolowicz

as their daughter, Fina Stolowicz

is called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:00am

Ken Singer & Melina Baum Singer

as their son, Zev Baum Singer

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

Ellen Barberie Sara Ciacci Bella Sherman

A M E S S A G E F R O M M A R V Y MARVY, Temple Sholom’s high school youth group, has had an excellent start to the year. Already, MARVY has had four events. Before the first

event of the year, the MARVY Board convened to plan the upcoming year and bond with one another. We discussed what it means to be a leader in our community, and how we can create powerful experiences for our other friend.

This experience led into our first event of the year. This event was brand new and used to welcome our grade eights into the MARVY family. In this event, part of the MARVY Board and Rabbi Dan went out and "kidnapped" grade eight MARVYites and treat-ed them to a delicious pancake breakfast.

The following weekend, our members in grades nine through twelve went to the NFTY-NW Kickoff at URJ Camp Kalsman. After a long summer it was amazing to reconnect with our friends from across the northwest.

Sukko-ween, our third event, was our first event where the entire MARVY family was together, with record-breaking participation numbers! During this event, we carved pumpkins, sat and learned in the Sukkah, and ate together as a family while watching a seasonal movie.

Our last event showcased our dedication to social action. As youth, we are the future, and we must get involved in social issues. On Saturday, November 23rd, MARVY worked in collaboration with Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup to do a beach clean up at English Bay. As a movement, we understand the impact of our decisions and the result they have on our climate. Moreover, we acknowledge that Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) is one of the essential pillars of Judaism.

We hope everyone is as excited as we are for the coming year. We know the rest of the year will be as excellent as the beginning.

— MARVY Board 5780

MAZEL TOV to Sisterhood 's Kits for Kids program, for being announced as the Or Ami "Light of My People" Award recipient, for special achievement in programming - recognizes exemplary social justice,

community service, and educational programming that serves as a model for other WRJ Districts and sisterhoods. The award will be presented at the Fried Women's Conference in Spring 2020.

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SHABBAT KAVANAH MUSICAL SERVICE AND TEMPLE SHOLOM U SHABBAT DINNER & DISCUSSION

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We invite you to create free account, introduce yourself, and bring the hospitality and warmth to it that we bring each time we enter the doors of Temple Sholom. To join, please go to: templesholom.groups.io/g/congregation/join Scroll down to the blue button to create a new account. We look forward to being more in touch with you!

Join us for an early Shabbat service featuring guitar, drums and inspiring new melodies followed by a Shabbat dinner, a presentation and a thought provoking discussion.

Friday, January 17, 2020 5:30pm: Wine & Cheese 6:00pm: Musical Service 7:00pm: Dinner 7:30pm: Presentation & discussion

This time, we are happy to welcome Michael Hollander, who will speak about "The New Jew vs. the New Israeli".

The evolving identity of the State of Israel and its citizens - from the socialization in the early generations and the creation of the 'New Jew' to the plurality of Jewish communities and the individualism of the New Millennium. From collec-tivism to individualism, from a social welfare state

to a free enterprise paradigm. Bio: Mike was born in Canada and made Aliyah in 1988. Before making Aliyah, he completed his BA degree at York University, Toronto in History and began his MA degree in Middle Eastern Studies at Tel Aviv University. He completed his MA from the Cambridge Center for Jewish-Christian Relations in

2008. Jewish education has always been Mike’s passion and he began to guide in 1994. From 2001–2004, he was a Jewish Agency educational emissary in Great Britain for the Federation of Zionist Youth. He was also a consultant to the “Israel Experience” and helped British youth movements and organiza-tions design new programs and construct their educational storyline for their short-term summer Israel programs. Mike’s diverse and extensive experiences and opportunities have influenced his ability to provide a rich Israel experience to a wide range of groups, including Federations, Birthright, Interfaith groups, political groups, congregational trips, families, adults and more. His areas of expertise include history, politics, Middle Eastern and interfaith studies. Mike is married to Michele and has 3 Israeli-born children. When not guiding, he enjoys running, reading, and music. Cost for dinner: $22 Adult ; $15 Student RSVP: 604.266.7190 or www.templesholom.ca

• Cookware for the Temple kitchen: $360 • Rolling whiteboard and classroom white

boards • Patio furniture for our backyard. The vision

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

• Minyan Shivah books and carrying case: $700 • Torah repair: $1500 • Torah crowns (rimonim) for the Holocaust

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

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

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

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DECEMBER 2019 Sundays December 1 Regular classes & Chanukah Sale Grade 7 - Derech L’Torah December 8 Regular classes & Chanukah Sale Grade 7 - Derech L’Torah December 15 Regular classes & Chanukah Assembly December 22 Winter Break December 29 Winter Break

BEGINNINGS OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN INFANCY Sunday, January 19, 2020 10:00am at Temple Sholom With Dr. Judith Werker

In this talk we will learn how early language acquisition begins in utero, and how much babies are learning about language – even words – long before they produce their first words. Janet will share research on simultaneous acquisition of two languages in the home (bilingual acquisition) and answer questions participants may have related to understanding infant language acquisition.

Bio: Dr. Werker is the University Killam Professor and Canada Research Chair of Psychology at UBC, and is internationally known for her research

investigating the perceptual foundations of language acquisi-tion in infancy. Janet received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of British Columbia in 1982, assumed her first academic appointment immediately thereafter at Dalhou-sie University, and returned to UBC in 1986. Janet co-founded the UBC Language Sciences initiative in 2015 and is currently Co-Chair of its Steering Committee.

No cost. Register at www.templesholom.ca

JANUARY 2020 Sundays January 5 Winter Break January 12 Regular classes January 19 Regular classes January 26 Regular classes

Midweek January 7-9 Regular classes January 14-16 Regular classes January 21-23 Regular classes January 28-30 Regular classes

CHANUKAH SALE December 1 and 8 at Noon Come get all of your Chanukah must-haves such as candles, chocolate gelt, dreidels, candy, cookie cutters, and much more! Proceeds from the sale will go to support the school’s projects. Pick up all of your Chanukah needs and support our school!

GRADE 7 WIMPEL MAKING December 8 at 12:15pm The Final Derech L’Torah session for Grade 7 families will include the optional Wimpel making workshop. Those families that have RSVP’d should meet in Sarah’s Tent at 12:15pm

ADULT EDUCATION December 15 at 10:15am Rabbi Brown will be leading a session in the library on interfaith homes and concepts around religiously blended families during the holiday season. All are welcome.

CHANUKAH ASSEMBLY December 15 Our December 15 school session will include celebrations for Chanukah. Please join us in the Sanctuary beginning at 11:15am for a showcase of songs, jokes and presentations from our students.

TODAH RABAH! A huge thank you to our generous school families that purchased Chanukah gifts for children who depend on the Jewish Food Bank. The recipients appreciate your generosity so much and you are helping your children experience meaningful mitzvoth. Your support of this program is much appreciated.

Midweek December 3-5 Regular classes December 10-12 Regular classes December 17-19 Regular classes December 24-26 Winter Break

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Join us for afternoon tea for Temple members residing at the Louis Brier Home and Hospital and the Weinberg Residence, on Wednesdays, December 4 and January 8 at 2:30pm with Rabbi Brown (December) Rabbi Dan (January) in attendance.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 18 11:00am: Yoga 11:45am: Business meeting 12:00pm: Lunch ($10 per person) 1:00pm: CHANUKAH PARTY - Arthur Guttman will lead us in a Chanukah Musical Celebration. RSVP: 604.266.7190 or info@templesholom.ca

* Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Program TBA.

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

AFTERNOON TEA

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:00pm at Temple Sholom

With Cheyenne Reese & Rabbi Moskovitz

A two part seminar: I. Planning for End of Life – what documents do you need, what decisions must you make, how to go about arranging all the legal stuff.

II. Leaving a Legacy – explore the historical Jewish practice of writing a ethical will, a letter to you children and grandchildren that details the values you want to pass on to them and that have shaped your life (not just your stuff).

Bio: Cheyenne Reese received her J.D. from the University of Victoria in 2005 and her Masters of

Law Degree in International Taxation from New York Universi-ty in 2006. Cheyenne was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2007 and has been at Legacy Tax and Trust Lawyers since that time, becoming a Principal in 2013. Cheyenne has completed Parts I and II of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ In-Depth Tax Course. She presents often on cross-border tax and estate planning issues.

No cost. Register at www.templesholom.ca or call the office at 604.266.7190.

DECEMBER Adele Chechik Sara Ciacci Betty Davids Paul Deyong Mark Elster Mildred Feldman Nessim Gabay

Arthur Guttman Lionel Herscovitch Nomi Kaplan Judy Mandleman Ed Oser Mielu Rabinovici Jana Timko Abram Tubinshlak

JANUARY Jeffrey Barnett Peter Barnett Joan Beckow Esther Brauer Merwin Chercover William Davids Elie Debbane

Joan Howitt Fay Manis Sandra Margolese Rose Muchnik Raymond Paine Roberta Slavin Yana Tubinshlak Maxine Vines

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

J F S S E N I O R S L U N C H Studies have shown that good nutrition and socialization are major determinants in quality of life as we age.

The Jewish Family Services runs a Seniors Lunch Program, every Tuesday. Kosher Lunch provided by Omnitsky’s ($13), and a program to follow. Come see old friends and meat new ones! Volunteer drivers are available to bring senior to and from the lunch. For more information and/or to register please call: Queenie Hamovich (JFS) at 604.257.5151 Ext: 274

S E T YO U R H O U S E I N O R D E R : THE JEWISH WAY TO PREPARE FOR END OF LIFE

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Fridays, December 13 & January 10 at 6:30pm at Temple Sholom

Nefesh Minyan is for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. It is our time to come together for a wonderful musical Shabbat service and delicious dinner. It’s a great opportunity to hang out with friends and meet new people.

Cost: $15. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Wine and beer included too! RSVP: www.templesholom.ca

Upcoming: February 14 (Shabbat Homestyle - Location TBA), March 13, April 10, May 8 & June 12.

Pick the latkes up (frozen) on Sunday, December 15, between 9:00am-12:00pm at Temple Sholom.

All proceeds to benefit the Temple Sholom School.

Thank you very much to our latke making crew: Jill Bloom, Larry Bloom, Irving Dardick, Bob Devlin, Adi Kabazo, Gabi Kabazo, Bryan Krafchik, Jerry Lampert, Keith Nusgart, David Schwartz and Paula Simson.

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B A C K B Y P O P U L A R D E M A N D

The more you win the more chances you have in our door prize raffle. Kibbitzers welcome! Cost: $36 Men's Club member; $45 Non-Men's Club member (includes food & poker chips).

Book your seat now as limited spots available! RSVP at www.templesholom.ca

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 6:30PM AT TEMPLE SHOLOM

OTHER GAMES WILL BE AVAILABLE AS WELL!

Men’s Club Second Annual TOONIE A LATKE FUNDRAISER

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:00pm OR Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:30 am at Temple Sholom

Book for discussion: “All the Rivers” – Are There Borders Love Cannot Cross? by Dorit Rabinyan, translated by Jessica Cohen.

A controversial, award-winning story about the passionate but

untenable affair between an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, from one of Israel’s most acclaimed novelists.

A prize winning bestseller, but banned in Israeli schools for its frank and tender depiction of a taboo relationship, this is the deeply affecting story of two people trying to bridge one of the most deeply riven borders in the world.

SISTERHOOD SHABBATON WEEKEND

WRJ LILITH SALONS Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the home of Donna Ornstein (Kerrisdale Area) 7:00pm: Meet & Greet; 7:30pm: Salon We will discuss articles from the Fall 2019 issue of Lilith magazine. Cost $2.00 for light refreshments provided by the

hostess. New members very welcome. Contact Donna Ornstein to RSVP or for more information at or 604.200.0539 or sisterhood@templesholom.ca. Salons are held in coordination with Lilith Magazine and Women of Reform Judaism. www.lilith.org

WALKING GROUP Sunday, December 1 at 9:50am at Sasamat trail. A 45 minute walk in Pacific Spirit Park. The trailhead is on the South side of 16th Avenue at Sasamat Street. There is no need to book, just show up in good walking gear, rain or shine, to enjoy an

easy walk in the forest. After the walk those who wish meet for tea or coffee at a local cafe.

The intention is that the afternoon will be clear. Event open to sisterhood members, family and friends.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Sisterhood continues to “dress” up to 15 women a month! The percentage of women who visit Dress for Success and become financially independent has risen from 16% to 50% in the 20 years Sisterhood has been volunteering. We are collecting clothing suitable for office wear (larger size especially) and purses are the most needed. Please NO casual or men’s or children's clothing, NO household items.

BOOK & A BITE

REGISTER FOR DINNER AND/OR LUNCH AT www.templesholom.ca/sisterhood-shabbaton

Led by Sisterhood members and our Sisterhood Choir, using the Sisterhood Service Booklet. Everyone is invited!

Friday, December 20 7:00pm: Shabbat Dinner ($28) 8:00pm: Evening Services followed by an Oneg

Saturday, December 21 10:00am: Morning Services followed by a Kiddush lunch. No cost for lunch, but please RSVP.

Oneg & Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood.

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Wednesdays, December 4 & January 8 at 7:00pm at Temple Sholom A discussion-based exploration of Jewish leadership principles, applied!

December - Torah portion: Vayatze. Topic: "Light in Dark Times."

January - Torah portion: Vayechi. Topic: "Surviving Failure."

Learn about leadership principles and how to apply them to your professional and/or

personal circumstances. The sessions will be based on the weekly Torah portion, using the highly insightful writings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the UK, and widely respected authority on Judaism and leadership. Facilitated by Jeff Balin, with over 18 years of experience in the field of leadership development. Free of charge. Each study group is independent. Limited spots available. RSVP: www.templesholom.ca

TORAH INSPIRED LEADERSHIP STUDY GROUP

2020 ISRAEL TRIPS ADULT ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT TOUR WITH RABBI DAN MOSKOVITZ MAY 17-26, 2020 From $3,580 (land only). This is a deep dive into Israel today with leading policy makers, educators and great food! • Study at the Shalom Hartman Institute with

Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman • Meet with Members of the Knesset • Dialogue with Israelis and Palestinians • Tour Sderot, talk with Israeli families who live in

the shadow of Gaza • Experience the real Shtisel and engage with

members of the Haredi communities. • Taste Israel: Sample Mirco Breweries, Wineries,

Whisky Distilleries and Hummus • Meet with leaders of the Reform Movement in

Israel, Anat Hoffman and Gilad Kariv • And much much more

DIGGING DEEPER: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO ISRAEL WITH RABBI CAREY BROWN JULY 19-29, 2020 From: $2,889 (Land only). The tour will begin with a joint UBC-Hebrew Uni-versity dig for the first 3 days of the trip, followed by a guided tour to some of the most incredible archaeological sites around Israel that are not on the standard introductory tours to Israel. • A journey of exploration and excavation • Israel from an archeological angle • Stalactites and stalagmites: underground wonders • Layers of Jerusalem: from water tunnels to old city

rooftops Shabbat in the holy city of Jerusalem • Discovery and spirituality in the north • Tel Aviv inside out: from Independence Trail to

urban graffiti tours • Top-notch service with exceptional tour educator

YESH SHIRA:AN EXPLORATION OF CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSIC Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2020 7:00-8:30pm at Temple Sholom

With Cantor Shira Stanford-Asiyo and Annette Kozicki. An introductory work-shop to the new and exciting composers in Jewish music, their diverse styles and the influences of their work. We will learn to sing a piece of their music and delve into

the meanings of the Jewish texts incorpo-rated in the lyrics. No Hebrew or music reading skills required. The course will culminate in a community-wide Shabbat Shirah Havdalah celebration on February 9, 2020, where we will share some of the new music we have learned.

RSVP: Call the office or register at www.templesholom.ca

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LEARN TALMUD WITH RABBI BROWN! Thursdays, December 5 & 19 at 12:00pm

Take a break from your busy day and dive into the rich tradition of Talmudic debate. Rabbi Brown will be offering lunch time learning throughout the year at Urban Fare in Olympic Village, 1688 Salt St, Vancouver. No prior experience or knowledge is needed and each session will be a stand-alone

focus, so you can attend whichev-er dates fit your schedule. We will also have more sessions in the spring: April 23, May 7, and May 21, 2020.

RSVP: Call the office or register at www.templesholom.ca

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ELIGIBILITY:

• Are you between ages 13 and 18, a member of the Lower Mainland Jewish community and attending high school?

• Have you identified something locally, nationally or globally that is in need of repair?

• Have you envisioned an action plan to address the problem?

• Have you commenced the process of repair? • What matters to you? Animals; Art Therapy;

Cyber-bullying; The Environment; Equality Issues; Global Warming; Holocaust Education; Homelessness; LGBTQ Issues; Music Therapy; Technology; World Refugees; Or anything in between – really the sky is the limit…

• How has your Jewish identity impacted your involvement with your cause?

The Tikkun Olam Youth Awards, which will be presented at the Temple Sholom “USING OUR VOICES” event on February 23, 2020, recognizes 13 to 18 year old Jewish youth in our

community who are using their voices to repair the World. Winners of the Awards will be selected by a panel of judges. All applications will be adjudicated anonymously. The successful candidates will be notified by Friday, February 7, 2020.

The prize monies will be shared/apportioned between two successful candidates. Both successful candidates and their parents will be guests of the synagogue at the Temple Sholom “Using our Voices” event on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Temple Sholom.

Past award winners have gone to work encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), for leadership in creating a non-profit organization, for concern about animals in the environment, for working against climate change and for compassion demonstrated toward children with cancer and their families.

Apply on line at: www.templesholom.ca/tikkun-olam-youth-awards

Temple Sholom is pleased to announce

The Fourth Annual

TIKKUN OLAM YOUTH AWARDS: USING OUR VOICES Total Prize Monies to be Awarded: $3600.00.

Sponsored by: Neil & Michelle Pollock

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

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SUN, DECEMBER 1 TO SAT, DEC 7 3-9 KISLEV Lottie Ames Steven Beekil Faye Belogus Nicolas Berczeller Sharon Chercover Helen Cherry Michael Conrad Isadore Coop Melvyn Copelovitch Ruth Davis Sarah Dein Josef Ehrlich Judy Firestone Shirley Fishman Nellie Friedrichs Lili Frinton Betty Brindel Gelfant Allan Lawrence Goldberg Eileen Goldberg Irma Gordon Hans Shmuel Gruenthal Alex S. Gyarmaty Zevia Hendel Leo James Princess Kantor Igor Kaplan Rita Katz Shirlè Klein-Carsh Morton Knazan Alice Knott Dorothy Leffert Mila Magil Rhonda Mandleman Anne Neiman Malka Pudavik Samuel Pudavik Pearl Rosenbaum Louis Rudin Derek Saltzberg Mary Shaffer Scheindel Shapira Benjamin Sheftel Edna Lee Shenkier Morris Slate Mollie Soudack Esther Steffan Eduardo Tesler-Mabe Anne Wiinter SUN, DECEMBER 8 TO SAT, DEC14 10-16 KISLEV Sonya Ackerman Albert Ackerman Beryl Bakalinsky Rose Berger John Cohen Bob Cronk

Phyllis May Gallon Edith Gecker Shirley Gorman Jan Greenberg Florence Halparin Marjorie Hamilton Samuel Heller Paul Heller Donald Hendren Frances Henriques Nessie Herman Dr. Sidney Kaplan Sophie Kohn Harold Lenett Lily Liben Hugo Lowenstein Harry Ozier Joel Poll Muriel Rothschild Sarah Sair Judith Schachter Jose Scriven Matthew Searle Lorraine Serlin Glenn Slykhuis Leonard Stine Boris Tubinshlak Albert Jacob Van Haren Peter Paesha Zacks SUN, DECEMBER 15 TO SAT, DEC21 17-23 KISLEV Jacob Aronson Lawrence Bertrand Nina Boecko David Brookstone Charlotte Brown David Cainer Hyman Cramer Bertram Edwards Helene Ehrlich Paula Eisenstaedt Isaac Elster Doris Naemark Fisher Natalie Frankel Terry Fraser Yerachmiel Frieberg Sheldon Gibson Nadie Glazer Don Gordon Becky Harrison Ivor Hockman Alice Hulman Max Kape Eugene Kenner Jack Kussin Sarah Lagnado Reva Lander Harry Lazare Susan MacKinnon

Daniel Mclaughlin Wendy Narod Maon Alan Nicholls Samuel Noble Marlene Nusgart Rev. Israel Prasow Harry Rosenberg Mordechai Shapira Maurice Shenkier Max Silverman Bertha (Betty) Singer Max Streat Sally Voisin Irvin Weinstein Rose Wolchuk Musia Zan Rachel Zebberman SUN, DECEMBER 22 TO SAT, DEC28 24-30 KISLEV Motel Babins Nathan Bross Batalion Donald Becker Alex Billinkoff Helen Brickman Eva Brooks Betty Broudy Lillian Brown Jamie Cytrynbaum Werner Daltrop Frederika de Vries-Vaz Dias Sydney Eibschutz Max (Mickey) Finkelstein Harry (Henach) Garfield Cassia Gold Hyman Goran Samuel George Gordon Basil Quixano Henriques Saul Hoffman Isaac Jacobson Peter Allan David James Sandy Kalef Max Karp Mark Kohn Ruth Tow Krieger Annalee Landsberg Bela Levental Helen Moscovits Elaine Mott Nancy Phyllis Mundinger H. Peter Oberlander Cheryl Olma Malka Pudavik David Rabinovitch Moe Roberts Millie Rosoff Ethel Schatz Samuel Segal Frances Semel Fanny Sheftel

Lou Skulko Rivka Steinbach Edward Wolak Abraham Zelikovitz SUN, DECEMBER 29 TO SAT, JANUARY 4 1-7 TEVET Fortune Aknin Evgenii Altshuler Irwin Berkowitz Ettie Brown Sadie Cainer Sarah Cleiman Freda Coblin Ryan Coblin Lee Dobbs Dora Elson Stephen Estrien Kurt Friedrichs Rennie Glass Harry Gold Jack L. Gordon Pola Hister William Andrew Jenkins Ralph Kalef Paul Krieger Leon Krygier Sam Martz Minnie Menkes Craig Moss David Moss Ivan Netter Evelyn Oser Jan Pollack Jack Raber Karole Robitschek Abigail Rosa Bueno Lina Rubenson David Rudy Belle Rykiss Alex Schwartz Heinz Seelig Jack Shepherd Simcha Silver Renee Stahl Joseph Stern Bessie Stern Adam Werenka Peter Winkler Morris Zygleman SUN, JANUARY 5 TO SAT, JANUARY 11 8-14 TEVET Marianne Aidelbaum Ruby Aronin Leah Bassing Henri Berger Marie Bertrand Isaac Blekher

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ב מ William Butts Sonia Carlsson Bernstein Manfred Carsh Max Chimes Grace Cohene Sidney Cole Hy Corne Isadore Jacob Davis Mickey Dornan Violeta Esquinazi Fanny Faust Etya Frenkel Sydney Gelmon Frankie Goepel Arnold Golumbia Boris Goszer Alice Graubart Rose Growe John Michael Hodges Rae Horner Timothy Iliassov Lester Kahn Cindy Kaplan Nathan Kaplan Margaret Klein Jacob Gray Kleiner Anna Kovinsky-Rabinovich Blanka Lederer Gertie Lerner Mischa Pollock Dr. Myron Prinzmetal Elsie Pudavik Justine Woldin Ratner Deborah Richter David Sair Leslie Sallai Sherie Salute Judy Shulman Masooda Somekh Florence Wilder Rod Yamanouchi Eliezer Zigdon Henry Zimmerman SUN, JANUARY 12 TO SAT, JANUARY 18 15-21 TEVET Cesia Aichenwald Dora Bakalinsky Henriette Becker Martin Berney

Rose Brandstadter Eva Bregman Rose Butts Pearl Chalmers Sharon Ruth Cooper Jack Davis Miriam Fish Julie Friedman Robert Garcia Moisha Chaim Garfinkel Elizabeth Gilbert Jenny Golden Sarah Gorfin Gilbert Goslin Yehoshua Goslin Eve Goszer Risa Greene Edwina Heller Michael Heller Dolly Hollenberg Kalo Kahya Philip Kates Maurice Katz Theresa Kaufman Lilli Kirsh Morris Kliman Samuel Korbin Jean Lederman Jack Levine Sam Lewis Hugh MacKinnon Elizabeth Marton Chaim Miller Minnie Needleman Neil Ornstein Fanie Pascal David Rosenzweig Sam Samuels Marion Saydak Fanny Seelig Joe Silverman Elyakim Getzel Soudack Robert Tabakman Livy Timko Ron Verbian Eva Winestock Merv Winestock Paul Zollmann Sr

SUN, JANUARY 19 TO SAT, JANUARY 25 22-28 TEVET Hyman Atnikov Miklosh Balint Cecelia Barber Brad Bowen Edith Brooks Esther Dayson Louis De Vries Rosetta Edwards Cecilia Eisenberg Jean Werenka Fiedler Benjamin Fisher Bernard Fleischer Harry Fugman Bella Gertsoyg Charles Gold Samuel Greenberg Joachim Grubner Kitty Heller Doris Hoffman Alec Holtzberg Zainutdin Iliassov Jean Louise Jenkins Eric Katz Jack Kay Alexandra Kerjner Jeno Lacko Kate Lange Moe Lerner Alexander Lipton Samuel Mazor Charlotte Miran Geraldine Nacht Frank Ognistoff Rose Pechet Leon Harvey Ratner Marcia Pauline Rose Rosa Rostas Johannes Schipper Sybil Frances Shack Rebecca Shafron Frank Richard Shilander Judah Shumiatcher Chana Silver Marshall Silverman Sam Steiman Jack Stein Ingeborg Straede Fred Stulberg Rose Vinsky

Fred Walker Nachum Weisbom Gordon Wetstein Evelyn Wiesenthal SUN, JANUARY 26 TO SAT, FEBRUARY 1 29 TEVET - 6 SHEVAT Mike Block Samuel Bregman Zohara Charbit Russell Ciacci Franco de Rungs Alfred Deyong Edward Dozar Min Fayerman Norman Goldstein Ida Goldstein Annie Golumbia Isaac Goslin Sella Heller Debbie Izen Leon Komar Dr. Alexander Lester ann levi-lloyd Frances Mallek Alfred Mayer Agnes Myers Belia Reutlinger Cindy Roadburg Morris Rose Anne Rubenstein Norman Sanders Abe Silverman Sophie Stitz Harold Vines Daniel Weinstein Claire Wexler Jerry Yates Michael Young Lillian Ziff Rahamim Zigdon

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING

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TZEDAKAH - TEMPLE SHOLOM FUNDS

YAHRTZEIT DONATIONS Alice Hulman Anne Andrew

Alice Knott Jean Angus

Andrew Anthony John Anthony

Pat Hector Ellen Barberie Jackie Braverman

Marjorie Groberman Hildy Barnett

Myer Brickman Martha Brickman

Sharon Chercover Merwin Chercover Liane Winkler

Henry Wong Annie Coblin

Frank Tanner Shirley Cohn

Michael Conrad Claire Conrad

Frieda Struminger Claire Conrad

Dorothy King Sandra Davos

Harriet (Honey) King Margaret Debbane

Lili Frinton Vera Frinton

Shlomo Gamliel Asher Gamliel

Raymond Gasoi Ivan Gasoi

Betty Brindel Gelfant Benjamin Gelfant

Joseph Gelfant Benjamin Gelfant

Sophia Cohen Benjamin Gelfant

Ben Rosenbaum Fran Goldberg

Irma Gordon Joyce Gordon

Hans Shmuel Gruenthal Bill Gruenthal

Syd Yadlow Noemi Gruenthal

Natalie Heilbrunn David Heilbrunn

Peter Kantor Rowena Huberman

Leo James Karen James

Eric Mayer Monique Kliman

Max Vernon Judy Mandleman

Esther Matas Robert Matas

Chuck Ludwig Alicia Matas

Lottie Ames Cheryl Meyers

Marlene Nusgart Keith Nusgart

Tea Ungar Dubravka Pavlovic

Sarah Sair Fern Rafelson

Faye Belogus Sandy Rogen

Derek Saltzberg Norma Saltzberg

Sybil Schwenk John Schwenk

Benjamin Sheftel Eve Sheftel

Sam Brown Joyce Silverman

Jermaine (Jimmy) White Marsha Simmons

Hans Koch Heidi Singer

Yerachmiel Frieberg Jemima Stein

Janice Perles Joseph Stern

Walter Mott Margaret Stuart

Maria Matyukova Irina Tabakman

Eduardo Tesler Mabe Gabriela Tesler Rosa Tesler Mabe

Irvin Weinstein Esther Weinstein

David Gold Judith Wener

Adult Education Condolences Mendy & Lana Landa On the passing of Mendy’s aunt, Petty Landa Harvey Field & Randa Bloom Sandra Broudy & Tobin Robbins On the passing of Sandra’s aunt, Petty Landa Harvey Field & Randa Bloom

A Donation Has Been Made By: Saul Goldberg & Leah Deslauriers Beautification Congratulations Cornelia Oberlander On the naming of the international architectural award as the “Oberlander Prize” Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron

Happy Birthday Greetings Rosemary Poll David & Rowena Huberman

Cantor Naomi Taussig’s Discretionary In Appreciation Cantor Naomi Taussig For her support of their family on the occasion of their son Noah's Bar Mitzvah Leslie Paris & John Pitcher

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ב מ Dreamers & Builders 2019 Condolences Sandra Broudy On the passing of her aunt, Petty Landa Susan Mendelson & Jack Lutsky, and Mira, Soleil and Rayden Mendy Landa On the passing of her aunt, Petty Landa Susan Mendelson & Jack Lutsky, and Mira, Soleil and Rayden Education Condolences Risa & Bill Levine On the passing of Risa’s mother, Zoe Gropper Richard Menkis Farewell Evelyn Lazare Ted & Shirley Cohn Thinking of You Lola Hyman On the passing of her mother, Lucille Hyman Marilyn & Marvin Bercovich Carol & Elan Hollander Endowment Birthday Greetings Sharon Kates On her 80th birthday Zev & Elain Shafran

Family & Youth Condolences Sue Krivel On the passing of her husband, Orin Krivel Barry & Joyce Silverman Leonard Polsky On the passing of his wife, Carol Polsky Joan Pinkus & Marc Levine Birthday Greetings Alisa Streat Philip & Iris Dayson Sharon Kates Philip & Iris Dayson

Half-Shekel Campaign 5780 Condolences Risa Levine & Family On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Jeffrey & Cathy Lowenstein

A Donation Has Been Made By: Ernest & Barbara Marx In honour of Lucy Zatzick's Bat Mitzvah Harlene Riback Israel/Camp Scholarship Rabbi Philip & Cathy Bregman On the birth of their grandson, Yonatan Eric & Anne Andrew Farewell Evelyn Lazare Bud & Fay Riback Healing & Hesed Mazel Tov Jordana & Itamar Shani On the birth of their son, Yonatan Eric & Anne Andrew Rabbi Philip & Cathy Bregman On the birth of their grandson, Yonatan Eric & Anne Andrew Mazon/Tzedakah Condolences Alan Madras On the passing of his wife, Ruth Howard Philip & Iris Dayson Louise Spergel & Family On the passing of Louise’s mother Barbara Brezer Mitchell & Lynne Gropper On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Gerald & Sheila Stern Peter Gropper On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Gerald & Sheila Stern Risa & Bill Levine On the passing of Risa’s mother, Zoe Gropper Gerald & Sheila Stern

Lola Hyman On the passing of her mother, Lucille Hyman Kenneth & Gayda Coblin Zena Simces & Family On the passing of her mother, Rae Simces Jemima Stein Birthday Greetings Carol Malkin Helene Davis

Solomon Harry Frackson On his 90th Birthday Barry & Joyce Silverman

Speedy Recovery Sanford Cohen Barry & Joyce Silverman

A Donation Has Been Made By: Frank & Freda Kaplan Music Condolences Arthur & Glenda Guttman On the passing of their brother-in-law, Allan Perlman Sharon Kates

Laura Tuan & Family On the passing of her husband, Peter Tuan Marlene & Norman Franks Gerri & Mark London Birthday Greetings Florence Beytin Kenneth & Gayda Coblin In Appreciation Arthur Guttman Miriam Gropper, Risa Levine, Peter Gropper & Mitchell Gropper Joyce & Gordon Cherry Kenneth & Gayda Coblin Rabbi Bregman's Discretionary In Appreciation Rabbi Philip Bregman Miriam Gropper, Risa Levine, Peter Gropper & Mitchell Gropper

Mazel Tov Rabbi Philip & Cathy Bregman On the birth of their grandson, Yonatan Kathe & Salomon Mondlak and Family

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Rabbi Brown's Discretionary In Appreciation Rabbi Carey Brown Miriam Gropper, Risa Levine, Peter Gropper & Mitchell Gropper Sharon Kates Rabbi Carey Brown For her support of their family on the occasion of their son Noah's Bar Mitzvah Leslie Paris & John Pitcher

Rabbi Moskovitz Discretionary Condolences Risa Levine On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Ronnie & Barry Tessler David & Rowena Huberman Ellen Gordon Peter Gropper On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Ronnie & Barry Tessler David & Rowena Huberman Mitchell Gropper On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Ronnie & Barry Tessler Miriam Gropper On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Ronnie & Barry Tessler Laura Tuan & Family On the passing of her husband, Peter Tuan Karen Gelmon & Peter Busby Etti & Bill Kaplan and Family On the passing of Etti’s father, Meir Rottem Cathy & David Golden In Appreciation Rabbi Dan Moskovitz On the occasion of their upcoming wedding Robert Kansun & Ariel Nemtean Rabbi Dan Moskovitz For his support of their family on the occasion of their son Noah's Bar Mitzvah Leslie Paris & John Pitcher

Speedy Recovery Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Susan Mendelson & Jack Lutsky and Family Thinking of You Laura, Alexis & Jordana Tuan On the passing of Peter Tuan Marshall & Sally Cramer Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Nick Henry & Dawn Alfieri

Birthday Greetings Esther Chetner On her 60th Birthday Libby Goszer & Douglas Adams Thinking of You Mendy & Lana Landa On the passing of Mendy’s aunt, Petty Landa Ken & Maureen Neuman

School Fund Condolences Risa & Bill Levine On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Harvey Field & Randa Bloom Michael & Dorah Barden On the passing of Sybil Faigin Ken Saraf & Gili Avrahami and Family Mitchell Gropper & Family On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Eric & Anne Andrew Daniel Gropper On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper Eric & Anne Andrew Seniors Condolences Risa & Bill Levine On the passing of Risa’s mother, Zoe Gropper Tobin Robbins & Sandra Broudy Michael Krakovsky & Dinah Lewis and Simon Krakovsky Zena Simces On the passing of her mother, Rae Simces Carol Hollander and Annette Krygier Mitchell & Lynne Gropper On the passing of Mitchell’s mother, Zoe Gropper Joan Pinkus & Marc Levine

Condolences Lola Hyman & Jackson Doyle On the passing of Lucille Hyman Michael Krakovsky & Dinah Lewis and Simon Krakovsky Seniors Condolences Peter & Marla Gropper On the passing of Peter’s mother, Zoe Gropper Tobin Robbins & Sandra Broudy Birthday Greetings Sharon Kates Nanci & Gary Segal David Mandleman David & Rowena Huberman Speedy Recovery Ellen Barberie Betty Claire & William (Billy) Davids Lois Nathanson Muriel Morris Sisterhood Condolences Zena Simces On the passing of her mother, Rae Simces Reesa Margolis-Devlin & Robert Devlin

Farewell Evelyn Lazare Barry & Joyce Silverman Kenneth & Gayda Coblin Birthday Greetings Sharon Kates On her 80th Birthday Susan Jung-Kemeny Susan Kroft Thank You Debbie Rootman For all of her volunteerism through Temple Sholom and Sisterhood Anna Chmielewski

Sisterhood Kits for Kids Birthday Greetings Solomon Harry Frackson On his 90th Birthday Ruth Frackson

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President Jeffrey Balin

Senior Rabbi Dan Moskovitz

Associate Rabbi Carey Brown

Rabbi Emeritus Philip Bregman

Cantorial Soloist Naomi Taussig

Cantorial Soloist Emeritus Arthur Guttman

Gabbis Carl Rothschild Jeffrey Balin Gillian Glass Simon Krakovsky

Executive Director Laura Rosenthal

Financial Admin Elaine Haakstad

Director of Congre-gational Engagement Cathy Lowenstein

Adult Education & Outreach Coordinator Shira Stanford- Asiyo

School Principal Jen Jaffe

Hebrew Club Tami Gabay

60 Plus Bill Gruenthal

Sisterhood Annette Kozicki & Mary Kleiner

Men’s Club Larry Bloom

Congregational Engagement Officer Nicole Harris

Youth & Family Programming Sarah Freedman

Office Admin Naama Telias Maghan MacKin-non

Events & Facilities Manager Marielle Solan

MARVY Youth Advisor Phil Angel

B’nai Mitzvah Tutors Naomi Taussig Annette Kozicki

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

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

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Farewell Evelyn Lazare Michael Krakovsky & Dinah Lewis and Simon Krakovsky In Appreciation In honour of the birth of their twin great-granddaughters Zoey & Lucy Nicholson in San Francisco, and the birth of their great-grandson Jack Sam Israel Segal in Toronto Dr. Solomon Harry & Ruth Frackson

Syrian Refugee Condolences Miriam Gropper and Family On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Eric & Anne Andrew Mazel Tov Leslie Paris & John Pitcher On the occasion of their son Noah’s Bar Mitzvah Richard Menkis Temple Sholom Condolences Peter & Marla Gropper On the passing of Peter’s mother, Zoe Gropper Joel & Jackie Buller and Family Leonard Polsky On the passing of his wife, Carol Polsky Ken & Linda Glasner Muren Schachter

Zena Simces On the passing of her mother, Rae Simces Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron Mendy Landa On the passing of Mendy’s aunt, Petty Landa Gerald & Sheila Stern Laura, Alexis & Jordana Tuan On the passing of Peter Tuan Jeffrey Balin & Jennifer Shecter Leonard Polsky On the passing of his wife, Carol Polsky Terry & Shelley Fiedelman Harvey Field & Randa Bloom Bonnie Quam Risa & Bill Levine and Family On the passing of her mother, Zoe Gropper Dennis & Suzanne Pavlich Birthday Greetings Sharon Kates Yael & Sandy Chernoff Cheryl Hochfelder A Donation Has Been Made By: Judy Coblin Alan & Corinne Margulius In appreciation of Alan's High Holy Day Aliyah Ellen Gordon In memory of the Markell Family

Yahrtzeit Remembrance Condolences Mitchell Gropper & Family On the passing of his mother, Zoe Gropper CIJA and Nicolas Slobinsky Mitchell, Peter, Miriam Gropper and Risa Levine On the passing of their mother, Zoe Gropper Margot Aiken Ken & Maureen Neuman Sharon Atnikov (Neuman) Shelly Goluboff (Neuman) Karen James Laura Tuan & Family On the passing of her husband, Peter Tuan Karen James

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Every home should have its own Chanukiah. There are a wide variety of chanukiot styles. It is not necessary that all eight lights of a chanukiah are in a straight row, but all eight candles must be the same height.

The entire family should participate in the lighting of the Chanukiah. In some families, it is customary for each family member to have their own Chanukiah.

On the first night of Chanukah, the shamash is lit first. Using the shamash, the candle on the extreme right is lit. On the second night, two candles are lit. The new candle is lit first and then the one to its right. In other words, the candles are put in from right to left, but they are lit from left to right. This pattern continues throughout Chanukah to show that each day the miracle became greater. Chanukah candles are not supposed to be used for any other purpose, as they are a symbol of the miracle of these days.

The first Chanukah candle is lit on the evening of Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu,

melech ha'olam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu

lehadlik ner shel Chanukah. 1. We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe: You hallow us with your Mitzvot, and command us to kindle the Chanukah lights.

Chanukah Blessings

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu,

melech haolam, she'asah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim

hahem bazeman hazeh. 2. We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe: You showed wonders to our fathers/ mothers in days of old, at this season.

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu,

melech haolam, shecheyanu vekiyemanu vehigianu

lazeman hazeh. 3. We praise You, Eternal One, Soverign God of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season.

On the first night of Chanukah all three blessings are said. On all other nights of Chanukah only Blessings number 1 and 2 are recited.

H A P PY C H A N U K A H !

L I G H T I N G T H E C H A N U K I A H ( M E N O R A H )