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Leonard Mayzel Ontario Lodge #1800 Don Mills Lodge #2131

B’nai Brith Canada District 22

September | October, 2016Volume 5 | Issue 3

All volunteers welcome – we need lots!!

Members’ children and grandchildren are most welcomebut must be able and willing to help

Because it is their busy season, wagons cannot be held.We will have to break up into smaller groups for apple picking.

Volunteers to please RSVP to Eric Eisen

Meet at Beth Emeth Synagogue at 11:45 for departure at 12:00. There will be at least one bus, but if some volunteers wish to drive directly to Chudleigh’s, that’s ok too. We will give the volunteers opportunity to have lunch at Chudleigh’s. We expect that the bus will leave

Chudleigh’s around 4:00 and be back at the Shul by 4:45.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Chudleigh’s

A Super C.V.S. Event

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Leonard Mayzel Ontario Lodge #1800 Don Mills Lodge #2131

B’nai Brith Canada District 22

September | October, 2016Volume 5 | Issue 3

All volunteers welcome – we need lots!!

Members’ children and grandchildren are most welcomebut must be able and willing to help

Because it is their busy season, wagons cannot be held.We will have to break up into smaller groups for apple picking.

Volunteers to please RSVP to Eric Eisen

Meet at Beth Emeth Synagogue at 11:45 for departure at 12:00. There will be at least one bus, but if some volunteers wish to drive directly to Chudleigh’s, that’s ok too. We will give the volunteers opportunity to have lunch at Chudleigh’s. We expect that the bus will leave

Chudleigh’s around 4:00 and be back at the Shul by 4:45.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Chudleigh’s

A Super C.V.S. Event

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 2017VOLUME 6 / ISSUE 1

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Constitution ERIC EISEN / MICHAEL BRODSKY

Community Volunteer Services BILL GOLDSTEIN / ALLAN WILSON / DENNIS TOLSON / BRENDA STEVENS

Jewish Family & Child JOANNE BLEIER

Pine Villa ERIC COHEN R.I.D.E. RON ROTMAN

Kadimah ERIC EISEN

Out of the Cold ALLAN WILSON / BRENDA STEVENS / BILL GOLDSTEIN Kosher Food Bank LOU GINSBERG

Sunnybrook Shabbat Service ERIC EISEN

Planet – Observer ALVIN ABRAM

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MAZEL TOV:ZVI and GINETTE WAINSTEIM and FAMILY on the birth of their grandson Ezra Deutsch, son of Naomi and Gershon Deutsch, brother to Sara Chana and Meira Nechama, grandson to Malka and Tom Deutsch, and great grandson to Ester and Lejb Pilanski.

CONDOLENCES TO: TOM KOLIN on the passing of his mother, Zlata, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016

GET WELL:SID BARISH

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES:ROBBI WILSON

RON BLATT

Past President SHELLY GLASS honours friends and family several times a year by making birthday parties. PETER STERN was invited and looked in robust condition.

Met at Chaverut program: HAL RISMAN, RALPH GAN, PHYLLIS WASSERMAN, ELAINE MELNICK, ALICE HOFFMAN, and GLORIA HIMMELSTEIN.

Also saw: LIONEL SILVERMAN, HELEN DAVIS, LORRAINE HIMMEL, HARVEY and ELLEN CANTOR and LARRY, and SHINY BAINE, FAIGIE LIBMAN, and MOSHE and LINDA GROSSINGER, and LARRY and JUDI ROSE.

SPEEDY RECOVERY: JOE STEINBERG and ANDRE GOLDBERG

This is what happens when you leave the house.

by Eric Eisen

If you are my age or close to my age, I don’t have to tell you about the highs and lows of each day. It can be a drag. To exercise my body, I walk in the Promenade about five times a week, at different times of the day. Watching the tooshes that pass me can be stimulating to the heart. I meet others from B’nai Brith walking or I meet them in the food court exercising their digestive tract.

I have discovered that as we age, we become kvetchers. Man, it is cold outside. My legs are killing me. My back is driving me nuts. I don’t remember the floor being so low. Where’s the bathroom. Oy veh!

There is a solution to many of the kvetches. Come to a LMOL-Don Mills program. How does that help? I have discovered when anyone is with friends, the body responds with warmth, the pain lessens, and you learn to smile and laugh again. It’s a magic elixir that can only be generated when with friends.

Time and time again, as I puff my way around the mall, feeling my legs with each step and then meet someone I know. I stop and talk, and the pain disappears and I feel good. That is also what happens when you attend a Lodge program. You can feel the warmth of those you know engulf you.

There are two things that we acquire as we age: memories and humour. We are able to laugh at some of the things we did and we remember together. I am a member of L.M.O.L./Don Mills not because it is a part of B’nai Brith, but because of you, my friends. • We have history. • We have stories. • We have memories.

Join me and feel good. We don’t have time for regrets.

From Where I Sitby Alvin Abram

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BIRTHDAYS

JANUARYESTHER JADD JANUARY 1, 1940HELENA BROWN JANUARY 2, 1952ANNIE TOLSON JANUARY 9, 1947MARILYN COHEN JANUARY 3, 1938JUDITH BRICKS JANUARY 6, 1948AUBIE HIMMEL JANUARY 12, 1929HARVEY ROSSMAN JANUARY 12, 1938MARILYN ABRAM JANUARY 14, 1942PAUL KOWAL JANUARY 15, 19??ARTHUR H. ROSS JANUARY 15, 1940

FEBRUARYRUTH ARLIN FEBRUARY 2, 1946ROBERT ZWEIG FEBRUARY 5, 19??LILY SWARTZ FEBRUARY 8, 1944MYRNA MARCUS FEBRUARY 18, 1946WILLIAM MONDROW FEBRUARY 20, 1930DENNIS TOLSON FEBRUARY 21, 1942LARAINE FLEISHMAN FRBRUARY 21, 1945SHELDON ROSE FEBRUARY 25, 1941PHYLLIS DOUGLAS FEBRUARY 25, 1943ARNOLD WEINBERG FEBRUARY 27, 1926

ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARYKEN and PHYLLIS FELDBLOOM JANUARY 7, 1962 (53)IRWIN and PHYLLIS DOUGLAS JANUARY 28, 1973 (42)

FEBRUARYTED and HELENE HERMAN FEBRUARY 17, 1957 (58)ALICE and LEON HOFFMAN FEBRUARY 18, 1990 (25)DR. IRVING and HILDA PISAREK FEBRUARY 28, 1971 (44

JANUARY – FEBRUARY, 2016

I wish to thank those who have sent in the QUESTIONNAIRE The Planet-Observer committee

welcomes the dates to our newsletter - Mazel Tov to those listed below

If you wish to have your birthday and anniversary listed – please fill out the questionnaire

AS B’NAI BRITH CANADA SEES THE FUTUREA meeting had been set to meet Jay Harris, Chairman of the Board of B’nai Brith on December 6th, but due to conflict of schedule the meeting was changed to December 8th. Only Stan Beder represented the Lodge because of conflicting schedules of Dennis Tolson, Eric Eisen and myself.

Hello All,

We wanted to thank you all for coming to last night’s meeting of the lodges. We think it’s very important that we feel connected to one another and that we collectively are contributing to the success of the organization.

We also think that it was good that you had a chance to meet our Chair, Jay Harris, and he was able to hear about the fantastic work in the community that you are all doing and to meet one of our Communications department members, Tevy Pilc.

Please remember that we won’t know what your lodge is up to unless you let us know. Let us know in advance, so we may be able to attend or send us video and photos after the event so that we can promote it over social media.

Shabbat Shalom,

Elyse Gruenspan Office Administrator B’nai Brith Canada

Hi:According to Elyse, when I talked to her on the phone, the thrust of the meeting was to work on as many means of two-way communication as possible, especially on-line. She wants to enhance and improve the way they reach out to the lodges. She wants to encourage all six lodges to share information on their programs, especially the very successful ones. She believes in more joint programs. Needless to say, she would like Michael to get more exposure in the community so we talked about his participation in CVS programs such as RIDE and the POW-WOW. I’m OK with that. Eric Eisen

Excerpts from a CJN article on December 8, 2016, written by Paul Lungen

Mostyn a lawyer by profession, proclaims that B’nai Brith is heading in a new direction, that it is rejuvenating and revigorating itself while pursuing a path that features transparency and openness . . . For his part, Mostyn appears eager to put the past behind and focus on the future . . . The issue of the lodges clearly concerns Mostyn, who highlighted the recent meeting with a group of them. We had a joint meeting, talking about what’s good, what’s bad about the lodge network, what can be improved. And a lot of conversation really went around how can we transmit lodge values of giving back to the community . . . We are looking to develop more of a collaborative spirit around the lodges which would include sharing information about successful programs, while working with the national organization. We’re really gone through a process in the last couple of years where we’ve been identifying what we are really great at, and those are the areas we’re seeking to reinvigorate ourselves, rebrand ourselves in the community . . . We’re great at affordable housing. We’re fantastic at standing up for human rights and fighting anti-Semitism, fighting bigotry, putting on programs to help the least fortunate in the community. So, it’s a matter of prioritizing, which we did, and {we’re) really going through a process of reinvention for the next generation.

It’s that joyous time of year again and as the weather turns colder, Chanukah is upon us once more and with it the annual JFCS Chanukah Party. This year’s event took place on snowy Sunday, December 11th at the Lodzer Synagogue. Families, volunteers and staff from JFCS braved the first real winter storm of the season for a night filled with fun and good food. Despite the weather the event was attended with approximately 100 families.

Before dinner all those were treated to a magic show by ‘Baldini’ who impressed the children with some slight of hand and other fun magic tricks. Colourful Chanukah themed balloon centre-pieces provided by Balloon Trix added to atmosphere.

Levy’s Catering once again provided the delicious dinner which included, caesar salad, chicken fingers and wings, penne pasta and of course the traditional latkas. Dessert consisted of Clementine’s, traditional jelly doughnuts, chocolate Chanukah gelt and fresh popcorn. Sole Power once again provided the music that had many up and dancing and earning prizes. Special thanks go out to the following hardworking members who were on hand to serve dinner, set up and clean up: Brenda Stevens; Michael Bunker; Lou and Barbara Ginsberg and his sister Dorothy; Harold and Judy Bricks; Allan and Robbi Wilson; Charlie, Joanne and Tarah Bleier.

2016 JFCS CHANUKAH PARTY

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so much of themselves, endured events so traumatic that they prefer not to discuss them. Peace

of Mind helps them to 'open up' and unburden themselves of the weight they've long supported

but hidden. These smiles tell how successful Peace of Mind's program is. We at Don Mills

Lodge, B'nai Brith Canada are proud to have assisted in a little way and encourage others to do

so, as well. Jay L. Mandelker, V.P. Don Mills Lodge, B'nai Brith Canada

Fore . . . actually there’s seven

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Casino Night

To be young again

Stan Beder, Lisa and

Alvin Abram

I remember

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I can’t forget

I remember when they had hair

Fore . . . actually there’s seven

R.I.D.E. WITH ME

Since 1993, L.M.O.L. has been delivering coffee and donuts to the officers on the annual R.I.D.E. PROGRAM held every December. We deliver coffee and donuts for six nights in December, the dates, and locations given to us by the sergeant in charge. Now that we are associated with Don Mills Lodge, we had more of their members volunteer than in our Lodge and they enjoyed doing this mitzvah.

This year I called Sgt. Lawson’s phone number and was advised that he went to another department and Sgt. Blain Young would coordinate with me and he was so happy to hear from me. On November 30, just after I got off the phone with him, the e-mail came through, with the R.I.D.E. locations and the dates we were being assigned in 2016.

Good afternoon Ron,I want to thank you for your tremendous support of our Festive Holiday RIDE Campaign. Below I will list the dates, times and locations for you and your group to meet up with us. I will also include the name of Sgt. Derek O’Donahue, who will fill in one week when I am away.

Since the locations can change each night depending on the weather, I coordinated each evening’s location with the volunteers prior to their going out for their evening. I immediately contacted the volunteers who came out last year who had indicated interest

this year, but unfortunately, I did not receive any return calls except from two members. The volunteers went to the coffee shop between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m., picked up their allotment and then proceeded to that’s night location by 9 p.m., where the police had set up and were there until midnight. Thank you to all of the volunteers, a couple of whom went out twice including myself, with either friends or family: Colin and Bonnie Lewis and granddaughter, Shelly Goldstein, Marilyn Abram, Joel Panet and Stan Beder, Ava and Michael Brodsky, Lou Ginsberg, Dennis Tolson, Allan and Robbi Wilson, Brenda Stevens and Michael Bunker, Loren Cohen and friend Emily. My apologies if I left anyone out, or if someone went out that I was not aware participated.

A happy and freilichen Chanukah, in good health and happy 2017.

EDITOR’S NOTE:Previously, Moshe Grossinger and Ron Rotman worked together, but this year Linda Grossinger had a health issue and Moshe withdrew from the committee. Ronnie coordinated the entire event by himself. Ronnie was diagnosed with early signs of pneumonia and still he went out and did what was necessary. Without his dedication, our participation would have been doubtful. May he live to be 120 and without pain

by Ron Rotman

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R.I.D.E. WITH MECONTINUED

HE SAID HE WAS DOING A MITZVAH

The R.I.D.E. program that our lodge participates in is not C.V.S., but a mitzvah as told to me by John Bakouris, a partner at Country Style Bistro Deli on the corner of Wilson Heights Blvd and Sheppard Avenue West. John is Greek. He is one of three partners, Terry Kolopanis and Chris Kolopanis, brothers, are the other two partners. Terry and Chris started the franchise and John joined them later.

I thanked him for his participation. He was reluctant to accept credit for what he and his partners were doing because as he put it, “in one instance it appears that it’s business, but the truth is we agreed to do what we are doing because we are part of the community.”

I looked around the unit as the young lady behind the counter was bobbing from one customer to another. The door to the outside kept opening and closing and I was aware that John was facing me but would periodically turn his head to see if he was needed behind the counter.

“It appears that you don’t lack for business. Having Ronnie or someone from the Lodge show up six, seven times in two weeks to get their stuff must be a disruption,” I said.

“We put together a thermos of coffee and a thermos of tea, both hold about ten cups. We include two dozen assorted donuts in two boxes,” he answered. “We charge a modest price because of where they are going.”

“Do you know what we in my faith call that?” I asked.

“Doing a mitzvah,” he answered with a smile.

To Terry and Chris Kolopanis and John Boukours . . . on behalf of the Lodge, I say thank you.

DON MILLS LODGE BINGO ALLOCATIONSMarv Cohen, Bingo Allocation Chair

Our two Bingos were quite successful this year. Our portion of the net profit was over $12,800.00. After applying the formula and taking into account our status at the end of last year, we had $3,300.00 available for straight donations and $9,543.00 available for “hand’s on” (CVS) activities, in which we participate as volunteers. This was calculated to the end of November, 2016. B’nai Brith has advised us that we must allocate all of 2016 allocations, as they will use unallocated funds for their own charitable purposes. In that regard, it was agreed that our share (23.5% of net profit) of December proceeds (presently undetermined) would go to their Chanukah and Purim food package programmes.

As word spread that we had greater funds to allocate, we received requests from several very worthy charities, and it was a challenge to honour all requests and to find what we considered to be a fair balance of our allocations. We also considered CVS activities that we perform with Leonard Mayzel Lodge and the aspect of future allocations during 2017. Bingo rules restrict allocations to local charities Muki Baum Foundation: a program for children and adults with Autism $ 250.00 JF & CS: Bat-Bar Mitzvah fund $ 500.00Street Health: Inner city program to provide medical services to the homeless $ 300.00 Pride of Israel Food Bank $ 1,000.00Ve’ahavta Street Academy: To teach essential skills to marginalized individuals $ 500.00 C.A.R.D. $ 250.00MS: Education session re Nutrition and MS $ 500.00 ------------ Total $ 3,300.00

CVS (HANDS-ON) ACTIVITIES:Out Of The Cold: Weekly winter program-clothing, Tim cards $ 2,060.11 : additional winter clothing $ 894.96

Kadimah Centre, Beth Emeth: apple-picking day for adults with special needs $ 1,085.05 JF & CS: Foster families Chanukah Party $ 2,500.00

4300 Bathurst Street Bingo $ 600.00

Na-Me-Res Pow Wow $ 1,500.00 ALS (GTA) $ 800.00 ------------ Total $ 9,440.12

My thanks to the hard-working allocation committee: Ava and Michael Brodsky, Joanne and Charlie Bleier,Lou Ginsberg. Brenda Stevens, Allan Wilson

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Dear Friends, Each year before Hanukkah, B’nai Brith Canada distributes food packages to the needy. It’s certainly a fulfilling experience, not just for the recipients of these packages but for the staff members and countless volunteers who come out to support the cause. This year, I was able to see firsthand how B’nai Brith programs and services strengthen the quality of life for the most vulnerable members of our community, and I’d like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am to be leading our organization at this time.

In Toronto, even a horrendous snowstorm wasn’t enough to stop several families from arriving at B’nai Brith headquarters last Thursday night armed with snowsuits, gloves, scarves, and a will to help others to assist in organizing these Hanukkah food bags. Braving the cold weather and the unfavourable driving conditions in a bid to help the less fortunate is truly, in my mind, the ultimate Canadian mitzvah.

On Sunday morning at 8:30, more volunteers showed up to help distribute these Hanukkah bags. Seeing these members pack their

cars in order to bring food, Hanukkah candles and a bit of holiday cheer to those who need it most is a testament to the values we hold dear, not just as Jews, but as Canadians.

I headed for B’nai Brith’s affordable housing residence at 4300 Bathurst Street where some 160 residents who rely on B’nai Brith’s support in most aspects of their daily lives were waiting to receive Hanukkah food bags. Watching the smiles on their faces as we distributed these bags was perhaps the most rewarding experience of all. It was obvious that what we were doing was greatly appreciated, and I encourage all of you to volunteer your time next year.

Thank you for your continued support of B’nai Brith Canada. Have a happy and sweet Hanukkah.

Jay Harris, Chair of the Board, B’nai Brith Canada

B’nai Brith Canada’s Annual Hanukkah Food Drive A Life-line for Our Community

Volunteers help package Hanukkah food bags in Toronto

As I age, I have learned 10 important lessons:

1. I talk to myself because sometimes I need expert advice.

2. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud.

3. I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off.

4. My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance of idiots that needs work.

5. The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”

6. When I was a child I thought nap time was punishment. Now it’s like a mini-vacation.

7. The day the world stops making mundelbread is just too terrible to think about.

8. Even duct tape can’t fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.

9. Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller?

10. “Getting Lucky” means walking into a room and remembering why I’m, there.

and why doesn’t the mind and the body understand at the same time that sex is something to talk about, not attempt.

The Out of the Cold Program for the homeless people in the GTA is going very well. Our lodge has been very helpful in providing donations of new clothes for the homeless at Temple Har Zion and St. Luke’s Church.

We also continue to provide TIM Cards as gifts during the fun bingo games we run at each location. We have had volunteers from both of our lodges attend. The next dates we require volunteers are Wednesdays, January 4, 11 at Temple Har Zion and Thursdays, January 5, 12 and 19, at St. Luke’s Church.

Volunteers can contact me at 416-402-7536 or [email protected].

AS I BECOME OLDER

WARM HEARTS NEEDED FOR OUT OF THE COLDby Allan Wilson

SENIOR CHANUKAH PARTY

On Tuesday, December 27, at the B’nai Brith building at 4300 Bathurst Street, Robbi and I, Brenda and Michael Bunker and Stan Beder took part in a festive Chanukah party for the residents. We served them delicious latkes with sour cream and apple sauce, party sandwiches and, of course, jelly donuts and clementines for dessert. Yitzhak Argaman crooned old time standards and Yiddish songs, accompanying himself on the keyboard. There were about 50 residents in attendance. All those present seemed to have a wonderful time, judging from all the smiles and thank you we received. Another successful event!!!

by Allan Wilson

TIRED, WEAK? DON’T ASSUME IT’S YOUR AGE

Growing older doesn’t mean it’s OK to be tired and weak; it may be a medical problem.

Portions of an article byJUDITH GRAHAM, Kaiser Health News Published in The Toronto Star: Monday, December 26, 2016

To get the full impact of her article, I recommend you read it. I have taken from it the four points that she outlines (abbreviated).

FATIGUE: You have no energy. You’re tired all the time.Nearly one-third of people age 51 and older experience fatigue. There are plenty of potential culprits: sleep problems, pain, gastrointestinal reflux and medication for blood pressure can induce fatigue, as can infections, arthritis and other conditions, an underactive thyroid, poor nutrition and alcohol use.

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Perhaps most important is ensuring that older adults remain physically active and don’t become sedentary. You need to start moving around more, get physical therapy or occupational therapy and push yourself to do just a little bit more every day.

APPETITE LOSS: You don’t feel like eating, and you’ve been losing weight.Physical changes associated with aging – notable decline in vision, taste and smell, all of which make food attractive – can contribute. So can other conditions (a medication-induced problem that affects about one-third of older adults); constipation (affecting 40 per cent of seniors); depression, social isolation (people don’t like to eat alone); dental problems, illnesses and infections and medications (which can cause nausea and reduced taste and smell.

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Add spices to food, adjusting medications and sharing meals with others can make eating more enjoyable and healthy experience.

DEPRESSION: You’re sad, apathetic and irritable for weeks or months at a time.Depression in later life can have profound consequences, compounding the effects of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, leading to disability affecting cognition and in the extreme cases, resulting in suicide.

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Late-life depression is typically associated with a serious illness such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis

or stroke; deteriorating hearing or vision and life changes such as retirement or the loss of spouse. Researchers have shown that older adults tend to be happier when with friends.

WEAKNESSES: You can’t rise easily from a chair, screw the top off a jar or lift a can from the pantry shelf.Age-related muscle atrophy begins when people reach their 40s and accelerates when they’re in their 70s. Muscle strength declines even more rapidly around age 50.

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Exercise: including resistance and strength training exercise and good nutrition, including getting adequate amounts of protein. A little every day is better than none at all.

And I would like to add another: TOLERANCELearn to close your ears to the doubters. Chances their mouths are bigger than their brains. I was told in 1994 when I was 58, to put my house in order. The damages to my heart were beyond help. That’s 22 years ago. I was 80 in May. During Christmas week, I walked over 50,000 steps, used 7 pounds weights and thought about having sex. Not bad for a dead man. Do nothing and become a statistic. Do something and love life.

Alvin Abram

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame for us.”–Albert Schweitzer

LMOL * Don Mil l s Lod ge INFORMATION Fo r m

(PLEASE COMPLETE LEGIBLY) Over the years, B’nai Brith has evolved from a man’s Lodges to co-ed. At the beginning the only information asked was for the men but now I NEED to know about the women. THINK FRESH. Fill in the form with anything pertinent about YOU (male or female) and let’s get to know each other better. Even if you filled one that looks like this before – take the time and do it again. ESPECIALLY, please put the year down. Name……………………………………………….Birth Date……………………………….

(dd/mm/yyyy) Spouse Name…………………………………….Birth Date……………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Home Address………………………………………………………………………………. City………………………………………….Prov………………......PC…………………..

Wedding Date…………………………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

Home #……………………….Office #…………………..……Fax #……………………. E-mail Address………………………………………….Occupation……………………..

Comments………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

MISSION STATEMENT OF B’NAI BRITH CANADA B’nai Brith Canada brings men and women of the Jewish faith together to serve the Jewish Community through combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and racism in Canada and abroad; carrying out and supporting activities which ensure the security and survival of the State of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide; community service through various volunteer activities, cultivation of leadership, charitable work, advocacy and government relations.

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LMOL - Don Mills Lodge INFORMATION Form

MISSION STATEMENT OF B’NAI BRITH CANADA

B’nai Brith Canada brings men and women of the Jewish faith together to serve the Jewish Community through combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and racism in Canada and abroad; carrying out and supporting activities which ensure the security and survival of the State of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide; community service through various volunteer activities, cultivation of leadership, charitable work, advocacy and government relations.

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Mrs. Bev SteinbergExecutive Secretary

2121 Bathurst Street, Apt. 619, Toronto, Ontario M5N 2P3Telephone: 416-783-5653

Cell: 416-802-5653E-Mail: [email protected]

PreplanningIt is human to put things off – we all tend to procrastinate a little! Yet, we plan our vacations, our retirement, our pension programs and most people have (or recognize that they should have) a will. Prearranging one’s funeral may seem a difficult task, but many people feel a certain peace-of-mind from doing so. They feel that it can eliminate some of the anxiety which can accompany the death of someone loved, and feel that their action can be considered an act of love for those who will be left to make decisions.

Prearranged Funeral ServicesYou have protected your family in so many different ways – with life insurance, health insurance, and by making a will. Prearranging your funeral is also a part of sensible estate planning. In advance of need, you and your family can think it out together, decide together, and act together. People who live alone especially appreciate the convenience and sense of security.

Prearrangements can be made in a number of ways – depositing the full sum of money at once, installment payments or by merely recording your wishes and preferences to be carried out at the time of death with the cost to be paid by your estate or next-of-kin. You should discuss the various options with your funeral director.

Any monies pre-paid to the funeral home are deposited in a trust account with the Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Canada (Fraternal) in accordance with the Funeral Directors and Establishments Act for the Province of Ontario. Interest earned stays with the principal amount in trust to fund the cost of the funeral.

If you wish more information on funeral pre-arrangement, please contact us.

350 Steeles Avenue WestThornhill, Ontario L4J 1A1

Tel: 905-881-6003 Fax: 905-881-8539

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