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of progress with regard to our Renewal Project since our last update. We continue to aim to have our !rst shovel in the ground in November 2011. Over the coming months, as we expand our fundraising campaign to the entire congregation, your !nancial support for and participation in the project becomes even more essential, as together we have the opportunity to ensure the vibrant future of our congregation.

• At the time of this writing (Sept. 15) we have raised nearly $17.5 million for Renewal. "ere is no better evidence of the growing enthusiasm for our project than this number, which continues to escalate.

• We are now reaching out to approxi-mately 250 families who are able to contribute at the Major Gi#s level. As our campaign widens, so too does our need for volunteer canvassers. We are actively recruiting volunteers, but if you haven’t been contacted

and feel you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Janice Feuer in our Foundation O$ce, at

.• We are in the process of completing

our schematic design. "is process will more accurately envision the speci!c locations within our new campus and how they accommodate all present and future Temple activities.

• "e zoning by-law for our project was enacted by City Council on July 8, 2010. "ere were no appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board. "is is a testament to the diligent work put in over the past 18 months — !rst establishing neighbourhood relations and then, listening and acting on their concerns.

• CIBC has agreed to provide construction !nancing to both Holy Blossom and Leo Baeck, on favourable terms. We are in the process of !nalizing the requisite documentation.

• "e house at 84 Ava Road, recently acquired by the Temple, has

been leveled in preparation for construction.

• As you will have noticed at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we have posted large-scale renderings on, in and around the perimeter of Temple. We’re immensely excited by the design for our future at Holy Blossom, and we want that enthu-siasm to spread to our own commu-nity and beyond.

• Finally, our new Holy Blossom Renewal microsite is being devel-oped. "is will be a digital hub for all the latest news regarding our Renewal Project. It’s a dedicated space where you can !nd all the latest architectural drawings and render-ings, read our ongoing thoughts on the project and follow our progress as we reach our renewal goals. Please follow Holy Blossom Temple on Facebook, Twitter and on our main site, at .

— David Rosenberg

Monday to Friday at 7.30 a.m. Shacharit | Monday to !ursday at 6 p.m. Mincha | Sunday at 9 a.m. Shacharit

Friday at 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat | Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Shabbat Morning and Family Shabbat Services

| Sat. Nov. 6, 2010, at 10.30 a.m.

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on the North American continent enjoy such extraor-dinary opportunities as does Holy Blossom Temple. To learn from and to take the measure of the leading Jewish !gures of the day: Shlomo Riskin, Daniel Gordis, Peter Beinart and Arthur Green (to say nothing of Einat Wilf of this past month); it’s hard to !nd more compelling people to join us at this, or at any moment.

And, important !gures of the moment, they are. Each speaks about and represents perhaps the most signi!-cant matters of concern vis-à-vis Israel and the Jews. I promise you: each event, each of these teachers, is more than worthwhile for you to carve out the time to join us here at the synagogue.

First, on Tue. Oct. 12, 2010, at 8 p.m., Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat, will address: “Will Our Children and Grandchildren Be

Jewish?” Rabbi Riskin is perhaps the leading rabbi of our time and is a great bridge builder: between Israel and the Diaspora; between the traditional and liberal worlds; between the religious and secular camps in Israel; between Jews and Arabs in Israel. Rabbi Riskin is dynamic, humorous, warm and wise. When he speaks, one listens — and learns.

Last spring, former editor of the New Republic, Peter Beinart, penned a controversial article in the New York Review of Books. Criticizing both Israeli police and Diaspora Jewish leadership, Beinart set o% an animated debate. No one is better than Rabbi Daniel Gordis to join the debate with Beinart. On "ur. Oct. 28, 2010, at 8 p.m., they will do just that at Holy Blossom. “Zion: Home or Harm to the Jews?” will explore Beinart’s thesis that the North American Jewish leadership is getting things wrong when it comes to support for the State of Israel. Please note: this debate will have reper-cussions well beyond our synagogue and no doubt will be seen by many.

And, over the Shabbat of Nov. 12 and 13, 2010, it will be our honour

to host Rabbi and Professor Arthur Green, as our Scholar-in-Residence. A brilliant teacher of Judaism, and an expert on Chassidism and Mysticism in particular, Arthur Green has been a tremendously popular teacher for some decades now. "is is an opportunity to study in-depth with one of the leading teachers of our time.

Our opportunity, indeed our privi-lege, to learn from these as well as so many other teachers over the years is possible simply because of the gener-osity, passion and modesty of our members, Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman. I know I say it with some frequency, but it is only because it is so deserved: Gerry and Heather do so much for Holy Blossom Temple and beyond, and we are indeed fortunate for their support — always o%ered thought-fully and with the unique capability to make our synagogue community the best it can possibly be.For more information on these speakers and lectures, please see page 5 or visit our website at www.holyblossom.org/schwartz_reisman_centre.htm

is on its way to Senior School: we are removing our students from the building! Getting away from the city for a Shabbat retreat is amazing for the students and the faculty. Retreats are one of the most signi!cant experiences that any school system can a%ord its students. Taking students away from their home base to a retreat centre allows for much to be accomplished, most especially friend-ship, fun and learning.

Our Grade 7 pre-B’nei Mitzvah students come together each fall with eager anticipation. "ey are excited about the coming year, including the opportunities that the year brings, the responsibilities that the year o%ers and so much more.

"e value that comes from one retreat weekend is immeasurable. Our Grade 7 retreat brings students together for study, prayer, community building and, of course, fun. Combined, these elements make for the perfect formula for a retreat. Teachers, students and rabbis gather together in the woods for a beautiful Shabbat. Praying in a relaxed atmosphere with guitar in hand, giving the students the opportunity to lead prayer, reading Torah and participating in discussions are all part of the retreat experience.

Close ties made through the junior high and high school years are o#en the foundation for adult friendships. Our retreat allows for greater commu-nity building — and with it, lasting friendships. Additionally, exploring the outdoors through orienteering, scav-enger hunts and bird watching pres-ents students with opportunities not

normally found within our four walls — ones that cannot be matched in any other setting.

"is year, not only are our Grade 7 students ‘retreating,’ but our Grade 8 and 9 students are going away for a Shabbat. "is is the !rst time we have done this for many years and we look forward to an intensive weekend together. "is year, with Israel as a theme, we will bring our Israeli shin-shinim together with our students for an important and informative conver-sation. Our students are challenged in their daytime schools and through the media regarding current events in Israel. We hope to give them a greater under-standing of the issue.

I look forward to spending time away from home in a beautiful, relaxed atmo-sphere, where all of the students and sta% will have a chance to get to know one another just a little better.

, Holy Blossom Temple welcomed its !rst Out of the Cold guests. Holy Blossom was the !rst Jewish congregation in the Out of the Cold coalition. Our Out of the Cold program, in conjunction with many other social action programs at Holy Blossom Temple, provides our congregants with a community framework for tikkun olam, the obligation of Jews to help ‘repair the world.’ Each season, we welcome more than 400 volunteers from the congregation and the community at

large. On a weekly basis, we serve dinner to more than 110 people and provide overnight accommodation to 45 of our guests. We o%er:

• a safe, comfortable and quiet environment

• a mattress, blanket and overnight shelter

• a wholesome hot dinner and breakfast• a lunch bag with sandwiches, fruit and

dessert• the services of an on-site nurse for

basic medical attention• entertainment, games and an art class• a sense of welcome, security and

dignity

Our program runs every "ursday night from November to the end of March.

• Make a "nancial contribution — Our program is self-funding, relying entirely on donations in cash and in kind, and does not draw upon the Temple’s budget. Funds are needed to keep the program running. If you would like to make a !nancial contribution to the Out of the Cold program, please call the Foundation o$ce (ext. 265), at the Temple.

• Donate clothing and supplies — If you have access to any of the following items, new or used, we

will focus on Jerusalem. "e theme is “Whose City: Jerusalem through the Eyes of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.” We will learn about the attachment of these three religions to Jerusalem and then apply that as context to the key issues facing Jerusalem today.

Few people who spend time in Jerusalem leave unmoved.

Jerusalem is beautiful. "e sight of ubiquitous white limestone, which shines bright during the day and turns a so# gold as the sun sets. "e walls of the Old City, bold during the day but even more so when illuminated at night. "e smells of Jerusalem — from fragrant local plants, to the bakeries and falafel stands on Ja%a Road, and the abundant spices in Mahane Yehuda market. Wandering in Jerusalem is a fascinating experience, thanks to the unique personalities of Jerusalem’s many neighbourhoods and public spaces, not to mention world-class museums and some of the world’s most important holy places.

Of course, all that is simply the setting of the ruach of Jerusalem. Jewish heritage and history is pervasive. "ere is a profusion of Jewish religious and educational institutions. Even stores,

restaurants and hotels have a Jewish touch, beyond the use of Hebrew. To be in Jerusalem on a Jewish holiday is to experience the city in public in a way that is not possible elsewhere. And then there is Shabbat, when the city is peaceful, the streets quiet and people dressed nicer than usual greeting each other with “Shabbat Shalom” as they pass. Jerusalem is more than beauty – it is a feeling of being at home and among family.

But can only Jews appreciate the magic of Jerusalem? Israel is the spiritual and emotional homeland of all Jews and occupies a special place in our hearts, but what is the signi!cance of Jerusalem to non-Jews? In all likelihood, few of us can answer that question.

to announce that Robert Carnevale has recently been hired as our new Manager of Member Communications. Robert will be working with other sta% and department heads to develop and institute a new strategic communications plan for Holy Blossom Temple. High on the list will be improvements to our website so that it becomes the central information hub for all member communications.

Holy Blossom has already begun to make changes in the way we communi-cate with you. Last fall, we moved away from using the to promote upcoming events and Services, and instead began focusing more on our members’ involvement in activities and programs at the Temple. We also began including more photographs from past

events. As well, we are

now using an e-newsletter called

as our primary way to publicize and promote

upcoming events. "is bi-weekly news-letter gives advance notice of everything that is going on at Holy Blossom. Each issue begins with an article from one of our rabbis, with an opportunity to discuss what was written with the rabbi by email. also has links to our website, where you have access to additional background information about coming events, plus our monthly Temple calendar, contact information and more.

We now have the following email services that you can subscribe to at your convenience:• —

direct link to view the on the day that it is put onto the Holy Blossom Temple website (before it arrives by mail)

• — upcoming events for families with young children

• — music-related messages

• — noti!cation whenever a member of our commu-nity passes away

• — interesting opin-ions about Israel, once every few weeks

• — information about Religious School and Pre-school

• Social Action — upcoming events

and suggestions for activism for worthy causes in the Jewish world and beyond

• Stagecra# Company — noti!cation about upcoming performances, audi-tions, calls for help for productions and workshops of interest to actors and directors

• — noti!cation of upcoming Tot Shabbat programs and information

• — &yers about upcoming events and registration forms

— Hugh FurneauxChair, Communications

Yet, Jerusalem is holy to three reli-gions, all of which are represented in its population and have a strong historical and religious attachment to the city. As a result, the seeds of resentment, friction and hostility are also part of the reality of Jerusalem.

To understand and appreciate Jerusalem, we must see it through the eyes of Jews, Christians and Muslims. With these three perspectives, we are

in a better position to analyze the chal-lenges of accommodating three major religions in one city. So join us for this year’s Israel Seminar. For more details, please see the Gerald Schwartz/Heather Reisman Centre for Jewish Learning at Holy Blossom Temple Fall 2010 Calendar of Events or visit www.holyblossom.org/calendar_services_and_events.htm. To register for the series (cost: $40), please call Elana Fehler (ext. 532), at the Temple.

who helped to make our High Holy Days as upli#ing and celebratory as they were.

Yasher Koach to the following: the 56 Torah and Ha#arah readers who brought such honour to our sacred texts; our 17 shofar blowers who blew the shofar during the Holy Days and throughout the month of Elul; our head ushers, Je% Levy and Gerry Prendergast, and all our 52 ushers for welcoming our congregation to each of our 28 High Holy Day Services throughout the building; our head gabbai, Jill Hertzman, and her team of 28 gabbaim who made sure our Services ran so smoothly; Walter Seaton for leading the e%ort to keep the synagogue and everyone in it safe and secure; the Temple Singers who raised their voices to lead the congregation in song and

prayer; congregants Michael Cole, Je% Denaburg, David Greenberg, Meredith Herman, Marc Levy, Mike Morgulis, Elana Paice, John Sweet and Arieh Waldman, who prepared so well to lead our Services together with our Rabbis and Cantors; and Sarita Dotan, Chair of the Department of Worship, for over-seeing and supporting all of the work of those mentioned above.

And special thanks to our admin-istrative and facilities sta% for all the extra e%ort behind the scenes to make it all possible. Kol ha’kovod to Phyllis Cincinatus, Festival Committee Chair, Gillian Hel!eld and Jacque Friedland, Family Programming Co-Chairs, and HABSTY, as well as their teams of volunteers who led our fun and joyful Tashlich, Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations.

would like to hear from you. Or if you have any connections with retailers, distributors or manufacturers, of any of these items, please let us know.

We are always looking for the following: • Clothing: men’s large-sized winter

jackets and boots• Food supplies: food items and supplies• Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste,

hand soap, shampoo, etc. (hotel-size products)

• Other items: backpacks, sleeping bags and art supplies

For more details, please call the Out of the Cold hotline (ext. 508), at the Temple, or email [email protected]. Please note that our email and phone line are monitored by volunteers who check several times a week throughout the program weeks, but are not on-site to deal with your inquiries. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Dr. Michael Sole, on the establishment of the Michael J. Sole Annual Lectureship at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, the University Health Network/Mount Sinai Hospital.

Phyllis & Paul Bordo, on the birth of a grandson, Max Ryan Bordo, son of Sabrina & Mark Bordo. Other proud grandmother is Claire Kaufman.

Miriam & Marvin Dryer, on the birth of a granddaughter, Raphaelle Tzipora Brizeli, daughter of Kathy & Boris Brizeli, sister to Liora. Other proud grandparents are Raya & Dr. Michael Sobolo%. Proud great-grandmother is Iris Drache.

Susan & Marty Goldberg, on the birth of a granddaughter, Alma Claire Goldberg, daughter of Lucinda & Aaron Goldberg, sister to Dinah. Other proud grandparents are Jenny & David Wellington and Andrew Bingham. Proud great-grandmothers are Ruth Durbin and Karin Goldberg.

Gillian Stein & Anton Krangle, on the birth of a son, Ethan Benjamin Stein Krangle. Proud grandparents are Gaye & Andy Stein and Eva & Bill Krangle.

Carrie Lynn Gerstein & Jonathan Linden, on the birth of a daughter, Cleophée (Cleo) Smith Linden. Proud grandparents are Gail & Irving Gerstein, and Beverley & Sidney Linden. Proud great-grandmothers are Riva Gerstein and Anne Hirschberg.

Susan & Michael Silver, on the birth of a granddaughter, Juliana Rachael Silver, daughter of Rebecca & David Silver, sister to Jacob. Other proud grandparents are Maureen & Joel Richler.

Hyacinth & Rob Szold on the birth of a daughter, Ruby Szold. Proud grandparents are Esther & Mel Bergman, Tessi & Gordon Sagala, and Christine & John Szold.

Carolyn Newman & Josh Title, on the birth of a son, Harry Cole Title, brother to Levi. Proud grandparents are Judy Newman and

Howard Newman, and Stephan & Carole Title. Proud great-grandparents are Goldie Berg, Grace Hillman and Tillie Newman.

"e congregation sympathizes with the recently bereaved families of:

Bob Bertoia, husband of Sondra Bertoia, father of Amanda Bertoia and Matthew Bertoia

Morris Bricks, father of SandieJack Bloomberg, husband of Betty

Bloomberg, father of Steven Bloomberg, brother of Sid Bloomberg

Goldie Feldman, mother of Carol Appathurai and Lawrence Feldman, sister of Deenie Stulberg and Florence Landman

Freda Gladstone, mother of Richard Gladstone, sister of Norma Greenspan

Greta Glicksman, mother of Harry Glicksman and Lisa Herschorn

Sol Jacobs, husband of Sylvia Jacobs, father of Ira Jacobs, Judy Kohn and Naomi Bromstein, brother of Sydney Jacobs

Zillah Matus, father of Adrienne Matus-Schlossberg, Geo%rey Matus, Colleen Matus and Shelley Matus

Ilse Rafelman, mother of Rachel Rafelman and Andrew Rafelman

David Redner, husband of Lotti Redner, father of Debbie Redner, Sidney Redner and Rita Redner

John Spiegler, father of Brenda Spiegler and Judy Paskind

Mel Sprackman, husband of Penny Sprackman, father of Hallie Gordon and Adam Sprackman

Alice Troister, mother of Sidney Troister, Ed Troister and David Troister, sister of Sadye Schechter

1 Av 5770/July 12, 2010Leah Gotkin, daughter of Cara Clairman & Brad Gotkin.

8 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 16, 2010Joshua Hendel, son of Tami & Matt Hendel

15 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 23, 2010Jordyn Manly, daughter of Dr. Sharon Domb & Stephen Manly

15 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 23, 2010Alexandra Silver-Mahr, daughter of Sandra Mahr and Mike Silver

22 Cheshvan 5771/Oct. 30, 2010Nathaniel Daviau, son of Karine Krieger & Dan Daviau

20 Kislev 5771/Nov. 27, 2010Alexa Coleman, daughter of Jill Witkin & Greg Coleman

27 Kislev 5771/ Dec. 4, 2010Max Valentine, son of Stephanie & Mark Valentine

20 Kislev 5771/Nov. 27, 2010Hannah Belman, daughter of Dr. Robin Belman and Dr. Noah Belman

27 Kislev 5771/ Dec. 4, 2010Hannah Mirsky, daughter of Robin Mirsky and Laurie Mirsky

Karen Minden & Harvey Schipper, In Honour: Brenda Spiegler & Mark S. Anshan

General: St. John`s York Mills Anglican Church

Bert & !eodora Danson, In Memory: Marilyn & Harry Seigel

!eodora Danson, In Memory: Ruth Acker; Janet & Juno Alderman; Mollie Alexandro%; Jean & Lew Applebaum; Sandy & Gordon Atlin; Gabriel Beck; Pearl & Larry Bell and Family; Terry & Je% Cummings; Barbara & Bill Danson; Terrie & Doug Davidson; Jessica Farber & Tom Gareri; Friends and Colleagues on 7N; Carol & Steve Garelick; Al Goodman; Betty & Jack Geiger and Family; Helen Glazer; Melissa & Sam Glazer; Reta & Harold Goldkind; Sandra & Stephen Goldstein; Gail & Gary Goodman; Robert Jacobs and Family; Edith Kirzner; Jill & Benny Lustig; Jill Moncarz; Gloria Solish Newman; Barbara Organ; Esta & Harry Palter; Harriet Pinkus; Rashkis Family; Lillian Rose; Lily Rosenberg; Marjorie Rosen!eld and Family; Alexis Rothschild & Shawn Gold; Beverley Cohen Rothschild; Mary Ann & Daniel Rothstein; Helen & Edward She%man; Neil Shore; Shelly & Barry Sookman and Family; Tema & Irwin Title; Eliana & Josh Tizel; Helen Tizel; Elaine Weinberg & Eddie Richman; Harriane Wodlinger and Family; Joy & Herb Wolfson

John Spiegler, In Memory: Tara & David Abrams and Family; Shirley & Gavin Herman; Ricki Wortzman & Alan Bardiko%

Joshua Hendel, Bar Mitzvah: Tami & Matt HendelJordyn Manly, Bat Mitzvah: Sharon Domb & Stephen

ManlyMathew Malinsky, Bar Mitzvah: Randy MalinskyNate Daviau, Bar Mitzvah: Karine Krieger & Dan

DaviauAlexa Coleman, Bat Mitzvah: Jill Witkin & Greg

ColemanAlexandra Silver-Mahr, Bat Mitzvah: Sandra Mahr

and Mike Silver

Penny Fine & Hugh Furneaux, In Honour: Annalee & Brian Schnurr

Sol Jacobs, In Memory: Marlene & Robert RudermanKalem Bodhi Samanta, In Honour: Sally & Ben

Jacobson

Rabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In Honour: Randi & Alan Gar!nkel

Jack Geller, In Honour: Myrna Sandler

Lillian Clavir, Yahrzeit: Sharon & Stanley Clavir

Bikur Cholim Committee, In Appreciation: Nuttall Family

Paul Bordo, In Honour: Shelley & Arthur GansMiriam Braidberg, In Memory: Caryl & Bert BarruchJack Geller, In Honour: Kathy & Maurice GreenSol Jacobs, In Memory: Sybil & Jack Geller; Gail &

Gary GoodmanHarold Kamin, In Memory: Henrietta Chesnie; Gerry

Prendergast; Arlene Roth; Nancy RuthEric Klein, In Honour: Sebastien FamilyRonald Miller, In Honour: Kathy & Maurice GreenDavid Redner, In Memory: Joan Garson & David

Baskin; Gerry PrendergastCharlotte Rosen, In Memory: Gerry Prendergast;

Sheila & Bob SmolkinAnnette Rudman, Yahrzeit: Matilda BigioJohn Spiegler, In Memory: Alice & Ron Charach; Joan

Garson & David Baskin; Fay Greenholtz & Michael Rotsztain; Debbie Redner & Benjamin Applebaum; Nancy Ruth; Sheila & Bob Smolkin

Rabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, Mazel Tov: Kathy & Maurice Green

Esther & Marvin Tile, In Honour: Diana & Marvin Goodman

Helen Tizel, In Honour: Gilda & Leonard WhyneDr. David Wise, In Memory: Harriet & Barry Sklar

and Family; Ruth SklarBill & Dorothy Wolfson, In Honour: Joy & Herb WolfsonJoyce & Fred Zemans, In Honour: Joan Garson &

David Baskin

David Redner, In Memory: Janice & Larry Babins; Shelly Berenbaum & Chuck Litman; Janice Feuer; Pam & Greg Hamovitch; Holy Blossom Temple Facilities Sta%; Shannon Tramer

Joni & Bruce Lockwood, In Honour: Carol & Steve Pilon and Family

David Ohayon, In Memory: Carol & Steve Pilon and Family

Lenore & Roy Waisberg, Mazel Tov: Annette Fogle; Rose Fogle; Carol & Steve Pilon and Family

David Hertzman, In Honour: Elaine Goldberg; Fern and Marla Lukofsky

Jill Hertzman, In Honour: Elaine & Robbie Goldberg

General: Tiina WalkerSol Jacobs, In Memory: Holy Blossom Temple

SisterhoodColin Nuttall, In Memory: Jill Kamin & Murray HartJohn Spiegler, In Memory: Holy Blossom Temple

Sisterhood

June Berger, In Memory: Saul Cohen; Risa Cohen Drimmer; Marilyn Hahn

Susan Librach, Yahrzeit: Faye & Dr. Larry LibrachWilma Kwinter, In Memory: Sheila & Bob SmolkinMervin Mirsky, In Memory: Nancy & Joe Dack and

FamilyRabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, Mazel

Tov: Nora & John Freund

Fredzia & Rabbi Dow Marmur, In Honour: Linda Wolfe and Family

Rabbi Dow Marmur, In Appreciation: Janet & Michael Ryval

Aviva Rubin & Jonathan Schneider, In Honour: Ellen Karabanow

Dr. Marvin Tile, In Honour: Etta Ginsberg McEwanDr. David Wise, In Memory: Wise and Dack FamiliesHarriet Wolman, In Honour: Sandy & Gordon AtlinJoyce & Fred Zemans, In Honour: Mimi Fullerton &

Myer Brody

Shelly Berenbaum & Chuck Litman, In Honour: Bonnie Jackson; Judy Nyman

Abraham Davis, In Memory: Joyce & Fred ZemansDr. Stuart Egier, Happy Birthday: Annalee & Brian

SchnurrKathy & Maurice Green, In Appreciation: Vivienne

StevensJudith Isen, In Memory: Heidi & Neil Poch and FamilySol Jacobs, In Memory: Janice & Larry Babins; Debby

& Morris VigodaFather Jan Kolodynski, In Honour: Myrna SandlerBrenda Lewis, In Memory: Harriet WolmanHerbert Lowe, In Honour: Sandy & Ted RomeynColin Nuttall, In Memory: Linda & Abe NeufeldMargaret & Leslie Singer, In Honour: Annalee &

Brian SchnurrCharlotte Rosen, In Memory: Kathy & Maurice GreenJanet & Michael Ryval, In Honour: Kathy & Maurice

Green; Bernice & Yitz Penciner; Ann & Gary Posen; Gerry Prendergast

Malcolm Stanley, In Memory: Marilyn HahnPatricia Star, In Honour: Marilyn Hahn

Wilma Kwinter, In Memory: Joyce & Fred ZemansElse Landauer, In Memory: Joyce & Fred ZemansJohn Spiegler, In Memory: Joyce & Fred ZemansMuriel Tinianov, In Memory: Joyce & Fred Zemans

!eodora Danson, In Memory: Jonathan & Carol Plaut; Judith Plaut; Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut

Julian Ernest, In Memory: Judith PlautColin Nuttall, In Memory: Bonnie JacksonDavid Redner, In Memory: Bonnie JacksonRabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In

Honour: Jonathan & Carol Plaut; Judith Plaut; Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut

Alan Tinianov, In Memory: Ruth Green, Rosalin RoseMuriel Tinianov, In Memory: Ruth Green, Rosalin Rose

Rabbi John Moscowitz, In Appreciation: Helena & David Fine; Melodie Hebscher; Jane & Rob Herman; Eliane Shore & Jascha Jabes; Lorraine & James Spragg

Rabbi Yael Splansky, In Appreciation: Susan Davis;

Alina Goldstein & Jonathan Duviner; Judy & Martin Kahn; Carol & Dennis Ruskin; Janet & Michael Ryval

Rabbi Yael Splansky: Frances Erdell, Yahrzeit: Carol Collin

Rabbi Karen !omashow, In Appreciation: Melodie Hebscher

Rabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, In Honour: Alice & Ron Charach; Zelda & Je%rey Farber; Gail & Gary Goodman Margaret & David Hart; Joyce & Fred Zemans

Rabbi Karen !omashow & Dr. Yonatan Eyal, Mazel Tov: Jackie & Lorne Markowitz and Family

Rabbi Edward Goldfarb, In Appreciation: Magda Gyarmati & Tommy Weisz

Rabbi Edward Goldfarb: Wolf Feldsztain, In Memory: Bluma Brodziak

Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner, In Appreciation: Shelly Berenbaum & Charles Litman; Helena & David Fine; Eliane Shore & Jascha Jabes; Lorraine & James Spragg

Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers, In Appreciation: Susan Davis

Ben Herberman, In Honour: Beverley FineHenry Saperia, In Memory: Beverley Fine

Barbara Himel, Mazel Tov: Barbara & Michael Baker

Fagi Goldfarb, In Honour: Nancy Ruth

General: Sandra KamenirGertrude Babins, Yahrzeit: Marsha & Harry GlicksmanBella Bendayan, Yahrzeit: Reina BendayanHenry Clavir, Yahrzeit: Isabel SchwartzAbraham Davis, In Memory: Susan DavisIda Sue Freedman, Yahrzeit: Marla PowersIrena Freund, Yahrzeit: John FreundFrantisek Freund, Yahrzeit: John FreundBen Halperin, Yahrzeit: Ruth Halperin & David WeilAbraham Ginsburg, Yahrzeit: Maxine MindenMary Ginsburg, Yahrzeit: Maxine MindenBianca Israeli, Yahrzeit: Leora MacDonaldJack Israeli, Yahrzeit: Leora MacDonaldMax Kassel, Yahrzeit: William KasselViolet Kassel, Yahrzeit: William KasselStephanie Kessler, Yahrzeit: Harvey Kessler

Irene Klein, Yahrzeit: Veronica MandelAsher Leranbaum, Yahrzeit: Leranbaum FamilyBill Pitch, Yahrzeit: Harvin PitchReba Rovan, Yahrzeit: Rhonda Rovan & Howard

RosenbergBessie Salem, Yahrzeit: Shia SalemHelen Shleser, Yahrzeit: Jan SimonskyIsaac Shleser, Yahzreit: Jan SimonskyHarry Solomon, Yahrzeit: Cary Solomon and Melanie

UngerMarion Weil, Yahrzeit: Ruth Halperin & David Weil

Janet & Michael Ryval, In Honour: Jill Kamin & Murray Hart, Viviane & Saul Ship

General: AnonymousDalia Alalouf, In Appreciation: Joanne WeigenDalia Alalouf, In Honour: Janet, Norman and Lesley

ShinerBerecz Family, Yahrzeit: Helene BartoMichael Bloom, In Honour: Annalee & Brian SchnurrLaura Charney, In Honour: Pnina MargoleseCon"rmation Class 2010, In Honour: Elana Paice

Lidsky & Brian Lidsky; Annalee & Brian SchnurrFeuerlich Family, Yahrzeit: Helene BartoEllen Karabanow, Mazel Tov: "e Birthday GirlsElana Paice Lidsky, In Honour: 2009/10 Con!rmation

ClassColin Nuttall, In Memory: Debbie & Randy SpiegelDavid Redner, In Memory: Debbie & Randy Spiegel Charlie Rosenberg, In Honour: Florence & Harold

HertzmanLesley Shiner, In Honour: Triumph Asset Management

printed in Jewish folklore volumes, told to children far and wide and studied in sophisticated study halls too, is an old Midrash about two brothers.

Long ago there lived two farming brothers who tilled the land they had inherited from their father. "e older brother was unmarried and lived alone. "e younger brother lived with his wife and four children. "e brothers loved each other so dearly that they did not want to divide the !elds between them. So together they plowed, planted and harvested the same crop. "ey shared equally the produce of their labour.

One night during the harvest, the older brother lay down to sleep, but his thoughts were troubled. “My brother has

the responsibility of a family. Is it right to share our harvest equally? A#er all, he needs it more than I do.” At midnight, he arose and took a pile of sheaves from his crop, carried them to his brother’s home and le# them there.

"en he returned home and slept in peace.

"at same night, his brother also could not sleep, as his thoughts too were troubled. “When I grow old, my children will care for me. But what will happen to my brother in his old age? His needs are greater than mine. It is not fair to divide our crop equally.” So he arose and took a load of sheaves, brought them to his brother’s home and le# them there. "en he returned home and slept in peace.

When morning came, both brothers were amazed to !nd their crops exactly as the night before. "e next night each brother repeated his actions of the previous night. When morning came, again they were amazed to !nd they had

the same number of sheaves as the night before. On the third night, when each of the brothers was carrying a pile of sheaves to the other, they met at the top of the hill. Suddenly, they understood.

"e Midrash concludes with the teaching that it was at that moment when it was decreed from above that this was the place upon which it would be !tting to establish God’s Holy Temple.

"is moving story is typically told on Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, as the City of Jerusalem is the site of this special behaviour — peace, love and brotherhood.

"ese attributes of Jerusalem, which reign signi!cant in our tradition, are shared by others. What is the historical, emotional and intellectual Jerusalem to the Jews and our Jerusalemite neigh-bours? Our fall Israel Seminar will address this very topic, and all are warmly invited. For more details, please see page 6.