Family Matters - Jewish Family Service Agency

NEWSLETTER

SPRING 2013

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY

Family Matters INSIDE The Architecture of Opportunity – Housing Maot Chittim – Enabling the Celebration of Tradition From High School to University – Preparing for Life’s Transitions 2013 Innovators Lunch

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ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY (JFSA) MISSION JFSA delivers a continuum of social services to individuals and families of all ages and stages of life, supporting them to live healthy and productive lives.

VISION JFSA will be a leader in the Jewish and broader community, enriching the lives of individuals and families through our commitment to Jewish values and by delivering quality professional services and innovative programing with staff who are knowledgeable, caring, and adhering to social services best practices. We transform lives through our commitment to core Jewish values.

VALUES We are guided by the following core Jewish values: Compassion: We communicate understanding and empathy. Respect: We treat people with fairness. Dignity: We empower individuals to become self–sufficient and to have the opportunity to become contributing members of society within the individual’s ability. Collaboration: We strive to enhance services through collaborative partnerships. Inclusivity: We support and embrace diversity. Dialogue: We build on one another’s ideas and seek the inclusion of many voices. Accountability: We uphold the public’s trust through responsible management of our resources.

FRIENDS FOR LIFE Ben* and Esther* Dayson

Paul* and Edwina* Heller The Snider Foundation

Yosef Wosk

Gordon and Leslie Diamond

JNHM Wolfe

Charles Shnier

*Of Blessed Memory

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND COMMITTEE Sonay Cheema

Charlotte Katzen

Audrey Moss

Alan Stamp

Joanne Haramia

Jonathan Lerner

Greg Samuels

Laura Stannard

Yael Horwitz

Adele Lewin

Heather Sirlin

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Director

Audrey Moss

Database Administrator

Angel Liu

Interim Director

Yael Horwitz

Interim Database Administrator

Sonay Cheema

Development Officer

Jonathan Lerner

Design and Production

Barbi Braude

Table of Contents Message from Leadership Executive Director

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Board Chair

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New Faces at JFSA

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JFSA PROGRAMS Basic Resources The Architecture of Opportunity

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Maot Chittim

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Maot Chittim Donations

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Counselling From High School to University – Preparing for Life’s Transitions

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Employment Services Skilled Trades Advancement Program

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Seniors Meet Our Home Support Dream Team

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Immigrant Resettlement Welcoming Them Home

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Development List of Urgent Client Needs

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An Evening of Appreciation

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Innovators Lunch 2013

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Tribute Cards Donations: September 2012 – March 2013

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MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – CHARLOTTE KATZEN

I would like to express my gratitude to the Board and the community, for the confidence they have placed in me as the new Executive Director of JFSA. Each day through our work at JFSA we seek a path to wholeness by caring for the vulnerable populations we serve. As individuals and as a community we assume our place in the collective responsibility to work toward a more perfect world. I would also like to express my gratitude for the amazing team of JFSA professionals who work tirelessly and often beyond the call of duty, empowering and transforming lives. Todah Rabah,

Charlotte Katzen Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE Greg Samuels Board Chair Allon Shapiro Secretary Joel Steinberg Treasurer

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT TEAM Charlotte Katzen Executive Director Susan Alexman Associate Executive Director Joanne Haramia Director of Senior Services Alan Stamp Director of Counselling Audrey Moss Director of Development and Communications Yael Horwitz Interim Director of Development and Communications Shuli Ben-Moshe Controller (Accounting)

MEMBER Stephen Glanzberg Rabbi Jonathan Infeld Karen James Jacob Kojfman Elliott Lipsey Paul Maurer Frieda Miller Barry Rivelis

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MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

BOARD CHAIR – GREG SAMUELS Dear Friends, Spring is a time of renewal and growth for our entire community, and this year’s season has been a period of particularly positive change for JFSA, beginning with the appointment of our new permanent Executive Director, Charlotte Katzen. The Board was unanimous in our decision to appoint Charlotte to the agency’s top position and we hope you will join us in welcoming her. After 24 years of service with JFSA, Charlotte brings with her a wealth of experience and skills. In the past months under Charlotte’s leadership, the agency has developed some of its most important programs. From the “List of Urgent Client Needs” initiative, which raised funds to meet the crucial needs of our seniors and most vulnerable low-income community members, to the expansion of the “YOU Matter” program, which delivers critical outreach services to atrisk youth in our community, this has been a time of growth and development of the agency’s reach and impact in our community. This month’s edition of JFSA’S magazine, “Family Matters,” features some of the vital work that has been accomplished. Both our 2013 Friends of the Family Annual Campaign and the Innovators Lunch were highly successful fundraisers. The Friends campaign launched this winter resulted in acquiring critically important funding for a variety of important programs and services that support and empower lives in our community. At the ninth annual Innovators Lunch on April 10th, attendees were inspired by JFSA clients who came forward to share their stories of the ways in which the agency helped them to overcome significant challenges and adversity. At www.jfsa.ca you can view our annual video to see for yourselves the powerful role the agency plays and appreciate the huge difference it makes in the quality of life for many people who live among us. Todah Rabah to everyone who supports JFSA in its various fundraising endeavors. In particular, I note that the success of the Innovators Lunch was due in no small part to our dedicated chairs, volunteers, donors and staff. We are most grateful for their hard work and ongoing commitment. The more I witness firsthand the success stories that emanate from the work at JFSA the more I realize what a gift it is to lead this special organization that empowers its clients to achieve personal renewal and growth at all stages of life. On behalf of the more than 2,000 people whose lives are improved by your gifts, I thank you, the donors, for your support. We should all be proud of the vital work that we are enabling through JFSA. Sincerely,

Greg Samuels Board Chair

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NEW FACES AT JFSA Frieda Miller | Board Member Frieda Miller has a background in art education, museum recently retired as the Executive Director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Before that, she was the Centre’s VHEC, Frieda helped curate and present many of the centre’s innovative exhibits, education websites, school programs and public events and was responsible for securing large programming grants. She was a Canadian delegate to the International Task Force on the Holocaust. Frieda was raised in Montreal, where she taught art education at all levels of instruction including at Concordia University. After moving to Vancouver over twenty years ago, she became a Faculty Associate in Education at the University of British Columbia and an instructor at Simon Fraser University. Frieda has a particular commitment to the needs of Holocaust survivors and immigrants.

Shuli Ben-Moshe | Controller (Accounting)

experience with JFSA was as a client, when she came seeking of JFSA’s Employment and Resettlement Departments, Shuli earned her CGA designation. Shuli soon became a volunteer at JFSA, assisting newcomers with their job searches and helping them to work on their employment skills. She also leads tax seminars in Hebrew. Her belief that “a strong Jewish Community is an outcome of a supporting environment” inspired her to volunteer, and she was honoured as JFSA’s Resettlement Volunteer of 2011. Shuli now joins the JFSA team as Controller in the Accounting Department. She is delighted to be working with such a capable and passionate team.

| Senior Bookkeeper Dafna is delighted to be joining the JFSA staff as Senior Bookkeeper. Following the completion of her education in Israel, Dafna worked in a variety of industries including garnering over ten years of accounting experience. Work in the Jewish community is one of Dafna’s passions, having previously worked for Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. She is excited to be part of this dynamic and committed team.

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BASIC RESOURCES

The Architecture of Opportunity by Laura Stannard, Housing Coordinator Phyllis Lambert, a Jewish-Canadian architect and philanthropist once remarked “… Social housing is the architecture of opportunity”. Recently, JFSA has witnessed multiple real-life examples to support this insightful quote: A young man, in addiction recovery for two years, marries and moves into a subsidized one-bedroom apartment enabling him to walk to his job. A refugee

temporary housing. Several months later, they receive a subsidy from the Esther Dayson Fund for a two bedroom apartment in their neighbourhood. A single mother of four children, one with a debilitating degenerative condition, can afford to live in Vancouver, the city recommended by her child’s specialists as being climatically better for her child’s prognosis. An elderly couple’s family sponsorship breaks down, There is no doubt that lives are profoundly changed and threatening their housing. JFSA is able enhanced with safe, secure and affordable housing. to move them into a subsidized Jewish seniors’ building. There is no doubt that lives are profoundly changed and enhanced with safe, secure and affordable housing. To be sure, none of this could happen without JFSA’s partnerships, both within and outside of Vancouver’s Jewish community. In particular, Tikva Housing Society, which administers the Esther Dayson Rent Subsidy Program, is an invaluable resource, stepping up to the plate to provide rent subsidies and affordable housing where, too often, government fails. The ability to refer appropriate candidates to Jewish housing societies makes the job of the Housing Coordinator at JFSA streamlines the process for people in need of supported housing and helps to ensure appropriateness and fairness on JFSA’s housing waitlist. To ensure everyone has a home, we need all levels of government funding new construction of social housing. Ask your MLA and MP about their housing strategies and funding commitments to sustain the “Architecture of Opportunity”.

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BASIC RESOURCES

Maot Chittim “Let all who are hungry come and eat.” Passover Haggadah

OVER $21,000 WAS RAISED THROUGH THE MAOT CHITTIM CAMPAIGN The Rabbinical Assocation of Vancouver (RAV) wishes to thank all the generous donors who made the Maot Chittim Campaign a success.

CHAVURAH GROUP LED BY CAROL ORECK

Jewish Family Service Agency experienced an incredible outpouring of community kindness by means of donations and volunteer time spent packaging Food Hampers for Maot Chittim. Due to this generous support, JFSA was able to deliver over 100 Hampers to those in need, helping to ensure that no one went without Additionally, JFSA used funds raised to make purchases from local Kosher venues including: Omnitsky Kosher Deli, Kosher Warehouse and Vancouver Judaica-Group. As well, the ongoing support of 3 Vets and Vera’s Burgers made storing the Hamper ingredients possible. Clients received

FRONT FROM LEFT: Risa Levine, Ronnie Tessler, Jean Cooperberg, Peter Oreck BACK FROM LEFT: Bill Levine, Carol Oreck and Barry Tessler

Tribute cards

Each year, much needed funds are raised through tribute cards. We thank those who sent Chag Sameach cards during Passover to raise funds for Maot Chittim. Consider JFSA for cards for all the holidays. To order call 604.257.5151 or www.jfsa.ca/support to send cards to friends or family!

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BASIC RESOURCES

Thank you to all those who gave generously to the Maot Chittim Campaign VISIONARIES The Ben & Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation

CHAMPIONS Sandy & Evelyn Ray

GUARDIANS David & Shelley Ail Gary & Diane Averbach Elliot Belkin Brian & Dalia Bressler Charles & Isabelle Diamond Kahn Foundation Bill & Risa Levine Ralph Markin Abe & Leyla Sacks Joseph & Rosalie Segal

ADVOCATES Jill Diamond & Andrew Abramowich Alan & Rebecca Adirim Darlene & Richard Ames Surella Ames Dr. Allan & Bonnie Belzberg Sally Berry David & Judy Coblin Robert & Hillary Cooper Jody & Harvey Dales Craig & Carrie Diamond Dr. Sherold Fishman David Frankel Sydney Fratkin Dr. Monte & Marcy Glanzberg Bernice Goldberg Drs. Larry Barzelai & Rhona Gordon Dr. Sheldon Green Lorne Greenberg & Sari Zack-Greenberg Jeanette & Harry Greenhut Dr. Gerry Growe & Nomi Kaplan Manfred & Corrine Gumprich Dr. Lawrence & Barbara Halparin

Gary & Barbara Letcher Dr. Robert & Elke Mermelstein Larry & Tyla Meyer Norman & Sandra Miller Claire Rochelle Moss David Paperny & Audrey Mehler Dr. Gary & Sheila Romalis Carl Rothschild Dr. Kevin & Deborah Solomons Dr. Maelor & Muriel Vallance John & Anna Van Noordenne Richard Wenner & Gail Dodek-Wenner Ted Wenner & Zoe Wise

CONTRIBUTORS Anonymous Dr. Andre & Sheila Anzarut Michael & Julie Brauer Dr. Jeffrey & Vivian Claman Jerry Cohen Allan & Jenny Corenblum Susan Dixone Alan Farber & Felicia Folk Norman & Marlene Franks Leon & Rose Marie Glassman Herb & Binny Goldman Arthur & Glenda Guttman Kathleen Jones & Paul Daltrop Howard & Rosalind Karby Irving & Sharon Kates Dr. Sidney & Lynn Kirson Mel Krajden & Vita Kolodny Jeffrey Norden Dr. Mark Wexler & Judy Oberlander Renia Perel Simon & Zena Rabkin Violet Reddy Dr. Ralph & Vivian Rothstein Howard & Elayne Shapray Marc & Eva Stern Gideon & Renate Stuhler Sam Szajman Rachel Wosk Miriam Zbarsky

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SUPPORTERS Norman & Sheila Archeck Almog Arzouan Valerie Asmoucha Sheila Barkusky Joel & Ilene-Jo Bellas Dr. Abraham & Eva Benjamin Dr. Jonathan & Heather Berkowitz Marvin & Francine Binder Dr. Stanley & Eve Blank Amalia Boe Dr. Jack & Tannis Boxer Barry & Marsha Brovender Rick & Jo-Anne Brown Dr. Sheldon & Jane Cherry Edward Rubin & Arlene Churchill-Rubin Tamar Cohen Dr. Theodore & Shirley Cohn Dr. Tony & Ruth David Debbie & Glenn Davis Dorothy Diamond Mannie & Armelle Druker Cissie Eppel Dr. Lionel Fishman & Shirley Morris Larry & Claudia Flader Hannah Frankel David & Yvette Freeman Danny Gelmon Dr. Harvey & Jean Gerber David & Clara Ginsburg Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron Norman & Linda Gold Joe & Karyn Gold Fran Goldberg Gerald Goldstein & Gail Whitley Michael Green & Gail Wynston Reva Hollander Herbert Hooge Yael & Jeremy Horwitz Dr. Michael & Sharon Isaacson Mickey & Gail James Joseph & Cheryl Kalmek

BASIC RESOURCES

Mollie Korsch Isaak & Soulamif Krasnich Dr. Ashley Krisman Jonathan E. Lerner Isabel Lever Seemah Levi Shanie Levin Randy & Janice Ling Dr. Alex & Ketty Magil Carole Malkin Evelyn Marcus Sylvia Markell Robert & Alicia Matas Albert & Anne Melul Randy Meyers Dr. Fred & Rose Mikelberg Betty Mintzberg Esther Paine Daniel & Trudy Pekarsky Harvey & Connie Permack Sylvia Polsky Leah Pomerantz & Mark Gurvis Alf & Naomi Price Dan & Rita Propp Helene Rosen Ed & Deborah Rozenberg Mark Rozenberg Leslie & Anita Rudolph Gerry Sair Dr. Geraldine Schwartz Dr. Richard Sebba & Ilana Mondlak-Sebba Perry & Shelley Seidelman Mary-Anne Sigal David Silver

Heather Sirlin & Alan Kenney Harvey Sotolov Esther Steinberg Eva Swartz Stan & Reena Taviss Arthur Toft Drs. Charles & Joanne Weinberg Carl & Judi Wener Dr. Mark L. Winston Sandy & Barbara Wohl Dr. Louis Woolf

COMMUNITY & GIFT-INKIND SUPPORTERS 3 Vets Kosher Warehouse Omnitsky’s Kosher Deli Schara Tzedek Synagogue Chaim Shapiro & Vancouver Judaica Group Vera’s Burgers Rabbi Yitzchak Weinberg at Vancouver Chabad Heather Wolfe Myles Wolfe & Barby Solomon Naomi Wolfe Visionaries $1000 – and up Champions $500 – $999 Guardians $250 – $499 Advocates $180 – $249 Contributors $100 – $179 Supporters Up to $99

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JFSA is pleased to have been able to: s0ROVIDEADDITIONALFOOD vouchers or gift cards to 149 households so that they could purchase necessities to celebrate Passover s#OVERTHECOSTFOR28 households to attend community seders s0URCHASEADDITIONAL+OSHERFOR Passover items for the Food Bank for 258 households s0REPAREANDDELIVER23 hampers for federal inmates, the content of which was chicken, salami, matzah, chocolate bars, cakes and dried fruit s$ELIVERHAMPERSTO149 households, containing Kosher for Passover foods to prepare for their family Passover celebrations s$ELIVERHAMPERSTOAN additional 93 seniors, some living in senior housing, generously donated by Schara Tzedeck Todah Rabah

COUNSELLING

From High School to University Like many other therapists, I have said to my clients that there are beginnings in endings. One of the more remarkable endings for a youth is the completion of high school and the beginning of post secondary school. I certainly recall how “adult” I felt when I attended college at 17 – not an adult whatsoever, but having all the freedoms of one, was exciting. their studies, writing their exams, preparing for college and otherwise getting ready for a very large transition into young adulthood. For many, this transition is fraught with excitement and anxiety. Few things prepare youth for the rather bracing change

hours per day; students are frequently directed and supported in their studies and may have much attention from teachers. University is different in that the student is responsible for their learning; lectures may be only 15 hours per week; teachers may have 200 or more students per class. manage a balance of lecture time and self-directed study. Such study can be very challenging for students who may not have learned how to apply discipline to this way of learning. tests, exams and papers are worth a large percentage of the total grade; showing up to class is critical to be able

relative or perhaps complete freedom for

for other activities, which they might not have had the ability to participate in previously. If a university student is not adequately prepared to balance their newfound personal freedom with studies and social activities, the result is frequently the familiar failing grades years of school - always unpopular with parents footing the bill. university holds much importance for many students who may have had a conservative home-life. There are new friends, exciting classes, brainy professors and novel adventures. Additionally, there may be great temptations or pressures to participate in alcohol and drug misuse; this will be a test to balance those temptations with the need to remain focused on academic studies.

Making such a transition can be overwhelming for some students. They might succeeding with good marks. It’s a lot of pressure that families and the students put on themselves. One doesn’t necessarily go from being a high school student to being a university adult without some tumult.

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COUNSELLING SO, WHAT MIGHT BE HELPFUL? HERE ARE MY SUGGESTIONS: transition with your teachers, family, friends – whomever can share their experience with you help with them before university the summer and check out where your classes will

ALAN STAMP,

compex and other key sites

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organized for their classes, they often are less anxious and can learn better. Do whatever it takes to organize your time, schedule, transit, etc. Don’t lose sight of your values – You can be tempted or pulled into doing things thoughtful about why you are at university feel more connected to the school experience, and it’s also a good way to feel supported Talk – If you are truly anxious and not feeling well, talk to a school counsellor or yourself overwhelmed, as there are many ways to succeed at school. Perhaps part-time studies are more appropriate, for instance Enjoy the experience – This time passes too quickly

Thank you, Annica part of the JFSA family since 2007 when she became the temporary Home Support Coordinator and also provided coordination of the Har El Luncheon and Comfort Kits

food subsidy, provided supervision and support of the highly to ensure extra holiday food assistance to those in need. Thank you Annica for all of your hard work on behalf of the clients and volunteers, and for being a wonderful member of the JFSA family! We wish you much happiness in your future adventures!

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EMPLOYMENT

Skilled Trades Advancement JFSA is delighted to have received funding from an anonymous foundation for the piloting and growth of a Skilled Based on a highly successful 14-year program in Nepal, the Skilled Trades leg-up to those either currently in, or looking to enter, a career in the trades. The long-term goal is to build more support infrastructure within the Jewish community for those looking to enter careers outside of a university education.

I come from a long line of tradespersons and was the first in my family to attend university. I know the importance of supporting those looking to advance their skills, and of empowering our community members to achieve their career aspirations. Anonymous Skilled Trades Advancement Program Funder

employment options available to our community will help strengthen the support structures available for those in a variety of career paths. The immediate goal is to provide low-income people looking to learn a trade, to upgrade their current trade skills, or to transfer a skill set from another resources. Individual case managers will refer potential candidates from any of JFSA’s departments. The medium-term goal is to pair the candidates with community leaders identify and work with employers willing to assist these candidates. With its broad reach both culturally and geographically, as well as its many years of experience, JFSA’s Employment Services Department is uniquely positioned to deliver this innovative program.

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SENIORS

Meet Our Home Support Dream Team BY JOANNE HARAMIA, DIRECTOR OF SENIORS SERVICES

It is with great pleasure and pride that I introduce you to three of our thirty Home Support workers - the program’s heroes. Our clients consistently comment on how committed, reliable, “Anita is very honest, she sees what is to be done and then just does it and we have fun” – Mrs. N., Home Support Client Anita, a licensed practical nurse, joined JFSA three years ago. For the bound lady who required mechanical lifting and assistance with all aspects of personal care and feeding. Now she cares for two clients, with preparing breakfast, dressing and shopping. She assists another husband with personal assistance. Daughters of the couple appreciate Anita - she is dependable, respectful and helpful. “Diana is kind, compassionate and caring.” – Mrs. S., Home Support Client She works four days a week with two seniors who are in the same complex. One, Mrs. S. suffers from severe depression. The second, Mr. B. relies on her for breakfast delivery, showering, medication reminders, and intelligent discussion. Staff appreciate her calm, attentive approach to all assignments. “To us, she is like family.” – Home Support client Virina has been with JFSA since 2011. She works six days a week,

physical limitations. To them, she is like family. She consistently works three evenings in order to help her clients get ready for bed.

weekend needs, treat all their clients with respect and compassion, go above what is required, and remain professional in all aspects of their work. They exemplify the standard of our Home Support service. Thank you for your commitment to the program.

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IMMIGRANT RESETTLEMENT

Welcoming Them Home readiness, and a connection to the Jewish and general communities, our Resettlement Counsellors are here to provide a starting point for their Canadian journey. Common questions involve locating affordable housing and preparing for employment. Resettlement Counsellors work closely with our Employment Services Department to facilitate introductions to the Canadian workforce.

Thousands of new immigrants arrive in Canada every year seeking a better life. Each arrives under their own unique set of circumstances and backgrounds. Some have the support of already present family members; others come completely alone. For many, Canadian culture is an entirely foreign experience.

Speaker Bureau Series Those of us born here often take Canadian society’s intricacies for granted. For a new immigrant, however, our systems can be daunting. JFSA delivers an educational series every two months addressing topics that are critical for successful integration into Canadian society. These are delivered by experts in

Each year, JFSA assists approximately 300 Jewish immigrants in their journey through Canadian society. From the moment of their arrival, to the beginning of their careers, JFSA’s goal is to welcome each of them to their new home here in Canada.

topics as the Canadian Education system, BC’s Medical system, and Canadian Banking & Tax systems, among others. The series is facilitated by Russian and Hebrew speaking professionals in our community who volunteer their time to deliver pertinent information in the native language of the participants.

What follows is a brief summary of the services JFSA’s Immigrant Resettlement Department provides to immigrants in our community.

One-on-One Services

Integration

Every immigrant’s story is unique, and JFSA tailors its services to be effective for each individual and family. From information access, referrals, counselling,

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IMMIGRANT RESETTLEMENT integration services, including the Former Immigrant to Newcomer Connection. This program engages former immigrants in reaching out to newcomers (matches are made by JFSA Counsellors) through social events around Jewish holidays, and events with speakers from the Jewish community on topics selected by the participants. Facilitated by Resettlement Counsellors, the program’s success depends entirely on the efforts of volunteers from the pool of former and new immigrants.

activities within the Jewish community and provide support to those in need of basic resources, especially those who are female heads of households. An outreach worker (himself a former immigrant) provides information and resources, connects those living in the Tri-cities to the Vancouver Jewish Community and promotes activities that bring people together to celebrate Jewish holidays and lifecycle events. A JFSA Resettlement Counselor directly supervises this worker. There are that are connected through the JFRN.

committed to the program.

Outreach in the Tri-cities

Bus Tours

Last year, enabled by a three-year grant from the Jewish Community Foundation, our Immigrant Resettlement and Basic Resources departments collaborated on an outreach program to families living in the Tri City area (Burnaby, Coquitlam,

Vancouver may not seem like a large city to those familiar with other parts of North America, but for a new the various locales. JFSA offers City Tours for Russian-speaking immigrants, facilitated by our Russian-speaking

Resource Network ( JFRN). With the rising cost of housing in Vancouver, more and more Jewish immigrants are settling outside of the traditional borders of the Jewish community. We want to ensure that these families remain a welcome part of our diverse community and that their connection to Jewish culture and our services are not lost because of physical distance. The goal of the program is to connect these families to

learn about the rich history of Jewish and Civic sites, helping to connect them more closely with their new home. From spring through early fall, we offer four tours at a fraction of the cost of regular tour services. For more information on the Immigrant Resettlement Department, please contact Charlotte Katzen at 604.257.5151 or [email protected]

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DEVELOPMENT

List of Urgent Client Needs Earlier this year, we announced our list of Urgent Client Needs. While JFSA provides programs and services that support individuals and families from all walks of life, the list of urgent needs addresses necessities for those who are low-income. The items needed go above and beyond what our annual fundraising efforts can provide.

Together, we raised over $22,000 toward these urgent needs!

quality of life of the children, adults and seniors who need them. A donor meet our list of Urgent Client Needs. Together, we raised over $22,000 toward these urgent needs. Todah Rabah! Robert & Rokie Bernstein Harvey & Jody Dales Gordon & Leslie Diamond Dr. Hyman & Mrs. Rome Fox Drs. Larry Goldenberg

Russ Klein Tobi Lenett Andrew & Shawna Merkur Norman & Sandra Miller

Lorne Greenberg & Sari Zack-Greenberg Jesse Halperin Dr. Gabriel & Shirley Hirsch Irving & Sharon Kates

Jacob Kojfman & Kelly Samuels

David Weinberg Heather Wolfe

Urgent Client Needs link to see more information about how the funds have been allocated.

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DEVELOPMENT

An Evening of Appreciation

Charlotte Katzen, Karen James, and Alex & Jodi Cristall

Photography by Adele Lewin

On April 9th, nearly 100 major donors gathered at the home of hosts, Alex and Jodi of Appreciation. Friends of the Family Campaign Chair, Karen James, announced the campaign’s Sari Zack-Greenberg and Lorne Greenberg

$400,000 in support of JFSA through this critical annual campaign, including the generous contributions of our monthly donors, who pledge ongoing support for JFSA throughout the year. We are most grateful to our generous donors for their ongoing support of the agency. Heather Sirlin, Catherine Stoller, David Allman

for generously sponsoring the evening, and to Alex and Jodi Cristall for opening up their home for the event. We also thank saxophonist Eugene Goltsov and AV specialist Gary Sumar for their help in making this event memorable. 17

Michelle Gerber, Joel Cohen, Sandi Cohen, Joel Steinberg

Thank You to our Event Sponsors, Donors, Guests and Volunteers

What an event! A big thank you to our 575 attendees, our incredible sponsors, generous donors and our amazing committee and volunteers for making this a memorable event. Together, we raised over $280,000!* A special thank you to our returning Co-Presenting Sponsors – Austeville Properties and TELUS for the outstanding support of JFSA and the community! We also thank keynote speaker Joel Cohen who made a generous donation to the campaign. Over the course of its 76 years, the heart of JFSA has always been the spirit of “Tikkun Olam”. Our organization is about receiving help when you need it, with dignity. And giving when you have it, without fanfare. May we continue strengthening lives in the community! Todah Rabah!

www.jfsa.ca/innovators

Photography by Adele Lewin & Jocelyn Halle

* Donations/sponsors as of May 6th, 2013

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Tribute Cards 1 September, 2012 – 31 March, 2013 Tribute card donations provide a meaningful way to commemorate a life event or pay tribute to someone who has passed on. We thank all our generous donors who keep JFSA in mind for tribute donations. Available Funds for Support: Program Funds – please see list below Special Funds (for donors and families who have set up such a fund)

Emergency Poverty Relief Food Assistance Programs*

Counselling Services Fund (for fee subsidies) Mental Health Outreach YOU Matter Program

Housing Advocacy

Employment Services SENIORS SERVICES Immigrant Resettlement Programs

Home Support Seniors Medical Care Seniors Meal Programs

where needed the most throughout the year.

To make a donation, please contact the 604.257.5151 or [email protected]

Tax receipts are issued quarterly Cash and cheques, Visa and Mastercard accepted

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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SPECIAL TRIBUTES

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FSA is grateful to the following friends who have indicated their desire to support our agency for special or solemn occasions:

Below are the list of tributes and where designated, the programs that were chosen for support. BALSHINE FAMILY – In Memory of Lorne Balshine, z’l Donations were requested to be designated to Food Assistance Programs Ronald & Brenda Appleton Jeffrey & Hildy Barnett Shirley Barnett Brian & Sidnee Bell Sondra Breen Joel & Jackie Buller Eve Camerman Yale & Sandra Chernoff Susan Curtis Philip & Iris Dayson Dr. Arthur & Judith Dodek Dr. Morton & Irene Dodek Alan Farber & Felicia Folk Tamara Frankel Marlene & Norman Franks Ken & Roberta Freedman Larry & Miri Garaway Dr. Ivan & Laurie Gasoi Tom Gelmon Mary Gofsky Bernice Goldberg Ken & Fay Golden Joel Guralnick & Iris Sharir Dr. Simon & Raisie Jacobson Kahn Foundation

Odie Kaplan Howard & Rosalind Karby Neil & Judy Kornfeld Florence Lapidus Marjorie Lee Lucien & Carole Lieberman Robert Markin Sheldon & Debbie Nider Michael & Vicki Northy Peter & Carol Oreck Claire Osipov Dr. Alan & Sylvia Pelman Leslie & Nicky Raphael Bill & Pat Reid Dr. Jack & Jenny Rootman Dr. & Mrs. Jack Rosenblatt Phillip & Estelle Sanderson Sondra Schloss Dr. David & Esther Segal Perry & Shelley Seidelman Lorne Irving Smiley Howard & Elayne Shapray Alan & Marsha Simmons Penny Sprackman Drs. Charles & Joanne Weinberg Ted Wenner & Zoe Wise Linda L. Mann Zacks

IAN & JUDY WEINSTEIN In Honour of their Anniversary

FOLK FAMILY – In Memory of Izak Folk, z’l Carey & Myra Adirim Arnie & Penny Cader Yale & Sandra Chernoff Susan Curtis Stephen & Shari Gaerber Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron Sidney & Michelle Grad Jack & Brenda Karp Dr. Ronald & Judy Remick JB Rotstein Eric Fielder & Deborah Snider Drs. Charles & Joanne Weinberg Barb Wohl

KAREN JAMES – Birthday wishes Debbie Archeck & Rob Bergida Lester & Sandy Baker Martin & Darcy Billinkoff Eve Camerman Stephen & Ellen Cronk Dale Fratkin Rubina Jamal Caryl Kochen Dr. Joel & Lisa Marcoe Oberlander Family Shelley Rivkin

JFSA is delighted

The Ralph Markin and Robert Markin Fund for Seniors Care

to announce

Established in honour of their parents, Jack and Ann Markin, z’l. Funds go towards supporting needs within the Seniors Department.

the creation of a new fund

For more information on establishing a Family Fund, please contact the Development Department at 604.257.5151 or [email protected]

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TRIBUTE CARDS

GENERAL FUND Rachel Aberle – Kovod Eric Fielder & Deborah Snider Rita Akselrod – Condolences Shelden & Julie Smollan Sheila Archeck – Birthday wishes Judy Zaitzow Shirley Barnett – Kovod Caroline Fader Ron & Sharon Baruch – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Ron & Sharon Baruch – Condolences Morley Greene Syd Belzberg – Kovod Dr. Joel & Lisa Marcoe Charlotte Berman & Danny Weinstein – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Sandra Bressler & Family – Condolences Richard & Nance Bass

Craig & Carrie Diamond – Chag Sameach Samuel & Frances Belzberg

Eve Camerman – Birthday wishes Odie Kaplan Neil & Judy Kornfeld

Jordana Dodek – Condolences Harold Folk & Kathryn West–Folk

Eve Camerman – Birthday wishes Lester & Sandy Baker Karen James – Kovod Shelley Rivkin Dr. Shel & Jane Cherry – Anniversary Dr. Morton & Irene Dodek Esther Chetner – Condolences Dr. Penny Gurstein Dr. Ivor & Gaynor Levin Rob Chetner – Condolences Silva Charmaine Gallia Chud – Kovod Neil & Judy Kornfeld

Christina Berman – Todah Rabah Dr. William & Ruth Ross

Shelly Civkin – Birthday wishes Rita Akselrod

Michael & Kristina Berman – Kovod Hy Ross

Clarisse – Speedy Recovery Tamar & Albert Khalifa

Irene Bettinger & Family – Condolences Daniel Sims & Patricia Thiel

Babs Cohen & Family – Condolences Caroline Fader Alan Farber & Felicia Folk Albert Miller Eva Stano Judy Zaitzow

Rona Black – Condolences Dr. Harley & Mrs. Leslie Mackoff Jonathan Bloch & Marion Hasson – Kovod Alan & Marion Schapiro The Bombara Family – Condolences Dan & Barbara Waterman Jean Bortnick – Condolences Gloria Smith Al & Jackie Boxer – Chag Sameach Tamar & Albert Khalifa Rabbi Philip & Cathy Bregman – Kovod Neil & Judy Kornfeld

Peter Cooperberg – Todah Rabah Daniel Steiner Isadore Diamond – Birthday wishes Carolyn & Anthony Aronson Tobi Lenett Marla Levy & Merrick Tosefsky Charles & Isabelle Diamond – Chag Sameach Samuel & Frances Belzberg

Ruth Dolgin – Speedy Recovery The Kaushansky Heaney Family Avi Dolgrin – Condolences Tamara Frankel Louis Eisman – Speedy Recovery Peter & Deborah Kafka Louis & Marion Eisman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Dan & Connie Elezam & Family – Condolences JB Rotstein Daniel Ezekiel & Family – Chag Sameach Anne Holmes Carole & Charles Faiman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Yisrael Feigelstock – Birthday wishes Meyer & Gail Mattuck Susan Feldman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Cy Fien – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Miryam & Rafael Filosof – Speedy Recovery Joseph & Cecilia Ergas Leslie Fouks – Birthday wishes Irvin & Esther Zipursky Tamara Frankel – Todah Rabah Susan Curtis Frankenburg Family – Condolences Caroline Fader Brad Freedman – Birthday wishes Carole Chark

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Ruth Freeman – Condolences Sophie Cymbalista Heather Sirlin–Kenney & Alan Kenney

Lauri Glotman – Birthday wishes Ridley & Kathy Bestwick Steven & Donna Schacter

Cori Friedman – Birthday wishes Tony & Lilian Brookstone

Michael Golbey – Kovod Brian & Claire Ann Kramer

Diane Friedman – Birthday wishes Carolyn & Anthony Aronson Marla Levy & Merrick Tosefsky

Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Chris & Rhoda Friedrichs – Condolences Robert & Gisi Levitt

Myer & Reita Goldberg – Anniversary Carolyn & Anthony Aronson

Stephen Gaerber – Condolences Dr. Ashley Krisman

Harry Goldberg – Speedy Recovery Roy & Jacqueline Shaw

Gaerber Family – Condolences Debbie Archeck & Rob Bergida Brian & Jennifer Chelin Alan Farber & Felicia Folk Karen Levitt Steven Malkin Beverley Kort & Ray Schachter Arnold & Anita Silber Eva Stano

Fran Goldberg – Ahava Caroline Fader

Gerry Gales – Birthday wishes Sandy Youssiem Harry Gelfant – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Sheila Gendis – Condolences Caroline Fader June Winfield Al & Gail Gilbert – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Jack & Ina Gilbert – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Andrea Glassman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Esther Glotman – Chag Sameach Natasha Press Esther Glotman – Kovod Mark Liedemann & Diane Friedman Esther Glotman – Condolences Susan Curtis

Mrs. Fran Goldberg & Family – Condolences Caroline Fader Cathy Golden – Birthday wishes Janine & Boris Chenkis Eldad Goldfarb – Kovod Jonathan E. Lerner Jerry Goldstein – Birthday wishes Harry & Rochelle Hammer David Goodman – Birthday wishes Robert Kemeny & Susan Jung Kemeny Molly Goodson & Family – Condolences Gloria Ross Steve Grad & Jacqueline Wurn – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Lorne Greenberg & Sari Weintraub – Kovod Jessica Neville

Mara Greene – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Saara Greene – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Jeffrey & Michele Groberman – Chag Sameach Jeffrey & Hildy Barnett Mitchell Gropper – Birthday wishes Miriam Gropper & David Whiteley Mitchell Gropper – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Walter Gumprich – Kovod Dr. Arthur & Judith Dodek Julie Hall – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Lawrence & Barbara Halperin – Chag Sameachx Kamiel Schwartz Queenie Hamovich – Speedy Recovery Carole Chark Roxanne & Rob Eichhorn Lee & Morry Harrison – Ahava Caroline Fader Karen Heafitz – Condolences Arnold & Anita Silber Heller Family – Condolences Lou Gercik Eileen Hertzman & Family – Condolences Lou Gercik Mollie Korsch Miriam Zbarsky Rafael Hirsch – Birthday wishes Jonathan & Renee Katz

Morley Greene – Birthday wishes Barry & Marsha Brovender

Peter Hochfelder – Birthday wishes Dr. Arthur & Judith Dodek

Jonathan Greene & Abby Sone – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Fay Hosh – Speedy Recovery Rose Slutsky

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Louise Huber – Speedy Recovery Dr. David & Esther Segal Saul Isserow – Birthday wishes Susan & Marcus Stiller Sari Jarvis & Family – Condolences David & Shelley Ail Larry & Wendy Kahn & Family – Condolences Dr. Jack Amar & Deborah Roitberg David Frankel Danny Gelmon Morris & Marelynn Harowitz Zack & Karby Family – Condolences Bernice Goldberg Rosalind & Howard & Family – Condolences Samuel & Frances Belzberg Leslie & Faith Fouks Robert & Gisi Levitt Arnold & Anita Silber Alan & Marsha Simmons Dr. Marvin & Rita Weintraub Ted Wenner & Zoe Wise Ben & Tammy Karmel – Condolences Perry & Shelley Seidelman Lisa Kafka – Kovod Brian & Claire Ann Kramer Charlotte Katzen – Kovod Dr. Aron & Mrs. Neri Tischler

Andrea Kowaz – Condolences JB Rotstein Dr. Marvin & Rita Weintraub Mel Krajden – Condolences Sari Zack–Greenberg The Kramer Family – Kovod Lisa Kafka Naomi Kronitz & Irv Laskin & Family – Condolences Michael Berkson & Lori Braha Andrea & Dan Isserow Ray Schachter & Beverley Kort Dr. Jack Amar & Deborah Roitberg Barbara & Frank Levine – Anniversary Brian & Claire Ann Kramer Sandy Youssiem David Li – Condolences Karen Levitt Michelle Liberman & David Marciano – Kovod Leslie & Faith Fouks Ben Lubinizki & Family – Condolences Cheryl Burnstein Robert & Helen Coleman Jack Lutsky & Susan Mendelson – Chag Sameach Kamiel Schwartz

Joe & Judy Kaufman – Anniversary Irvin & Esther Zipursky

Mr. & Mrs. Alex Magid – Kovod Dr. Theodore & Shirley Cohn Dr. Israel & Sheila Moskovitch

Rowena Kleinman – Speedy Recovery Jack & Evelyn Huberman

Joseph & Simone Marciano – Chag Sameach Patrick George Welkovics

Morley Koffman – Speedy Recovery Carolyn & Anthony Aronson Aaron & Diane Fineman Myron & Hilde Golden Evelyn Kantor Marla Levy & Merrick Tosefsky Judy Zaitzow

The Rev. Joseph & Simone Marciano – Kovod Mrs. Esther Steinberg David & Michelle Marciano – Kovod Zivia Sperling The Marcoe Family – Condolences Arnold & Anita Silber Ruth Wolochow

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Jack Margalit – Birthday wishes Mannie & Armelle Druker Janice Masur – Speedy Recovery Jana & Ken Abramson Betty Mendelsohn, Linda Wener & Family – Condolences Stephen Bernstein & Lilian Wright Albert Miller Leslie & Nicky Raphael Sally Roadburg Molly Tenenbaum Andrew Merkur – Todah Rabah Dr. Mark & Natalie Rosengarten Mr. C. Micner – Condolences Jeffrey & Greta Milton Roxanne, Callie & Riley Milavsky – Condolences Dr. Jack Amar & Deborah Roitberg Leah Mills & Family – Condolences David Frankel Jack & Evelyn Huberman Dr. Harley & Mrs. Leslie Mackoff Dr. Alan & Sylvia Pelman Dr. Jack Amar & Deborah Roitberg Gabe Milton – Speedy Recovery Marc Youngson Gabe Milton – Kovod Harold & Seemah Berson The Minovitz Family – Condolences Alan & Daphne Tapper The Mintzberg Family – Condolences Avi & Ellen Bick Jonathan E. Lerner Lucien & Carole Lieberman Miriam Mivasair – Kovod The Kaushansky Heaney Family Karen & Mordechai Mizrahi – Condolences Linda Arato Shelley Morris – Birthday wishes Hall & Carol Leiren

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Adella Moscovitz – Speedy Recovery Ronald & Beverly Imerman Maggie Mosehelder & Family – Condolences Phillip & Estelle Sanderson

Val Rimer – Condolences Rivian, Norman & Ethan Rimer Susan Rimer & Family – Condolences Rivian, Norman & Ethan Rimer

Phil Moses & Family – Condolences Cheryl Burnstein

Isy Rogowski – Speedy Recovery Ronald & Beverly Imerman Dr. Harley & Mrs. Leslie Mackoff

Audrey & Sean Moss – Kovod Martin & Michelle Gerber

Isy Rogowski – Kovod Harold & Seemah Berson

Brad Munt, Stephanie Glotman & Family – Kovod Mark Liedemann & Diane Friedman

Deborah Roitberg, Jeanette & Harry Roitberg, Jack Amar & Family – Condolences Jeremy & Yael Horwitz Larry & Wendy Kahn Sean & Audrey Moss Brent & Lisa Pullan Michelle Pullan

Catherine Myerowitz – Todah Rabah Mindi Cofman Lil Neuman – Todah Rabah Mindi Cofman Michael Northy & Family – Condolences David & Shelley Ail

Myrna Shefrin & Barry Ritter – Condolences Shaun Shefrin Anne Shimerl – Birthday wishes Luis & Esther Mogyoros Anne Shimerl – Ahava Norma Koenigfest Anne Shimerl – Speedy Recovery Dr. Stephen & Sandi Kaye Michael Silbert – Welcome Jonathan E. Lerner Rose Slutsky – Condolences Robert & Gisi Levitt Judy Slutsky – Condolences Philip & Sherry Levinson Vera Slyomovics – Birthday wishes Mrs. Esther Steinberg

Gary Romalis – Birthday wishes Alan & Marsha Simmons

Lane Stein – Condolences Caroline Fader

Cecil Paull & Family – Condolences Dr. David & Esther Segal

Anne Rosenberg & Family – Condolences Dr. Jack Amar & Deborah Roitberg

Kerry Swartz – Todah Rabah Deborah Youngson

Dan Pekarsky – Birthday wishes Carolyn & Anthony Aronson Marla Levy & Merrick Tosefsky

Aviva Rosenhek – Kovod Howard & Trudy Harowitz

Phil Switzer– Kovod Dr. Lawrence & Barbara Halparin The Taylor Family – Condolences Marcy Zweikaft

Dan Pekarsky – Kovod Aaron & Diane Fineman

Ruth Ross – Speedy Recovery Dr. Lawrence & Barbara Halparin Jack & Evelyn Huberman

Eitan Pinsky & Audrey Bild – Kovod Jonathan E. Lerner

Lili Sadegur – Condolences Marcy Zweikaft

Philip & Nanci Turk – Chag Sameach Annica Carlsson

Alf Price – Birthday wishes Basil & Selma Kallner

Melanie & Greg Samuels – Kovod Mark Liedemann & Diane Friedman

Sylvia Tyer – Condolences Caroline Fader

Netty Prosterman – Condolences Ken & Leah Levitt

Deborah Schachter – Condolences Susan Ashcroft

Michelle Pullan – Todah Rabah Eve Camerman

Steven Schacter – Condolences Marilyn Goldstone

Delia Van Haren – Birthday wishes Sonia Bellas Rosanne Eichhorn & Doreen Miller

Paul Radman – Condolences Dranly Holdings Ltd Bob Raphael – Birthday wishes Molly Tenenbaum

Stanley Schwartz – Speedy Recovery Morley Greene Karla & Eugene Marks

Zena Rebak – Kovod Helen Frome

Randi & Jean Segal – Kovod Harold Folk & Kathryn West – Folk

Susan Tick – Todah Rabah Beverly Cooper

Vancouver Hillel Foundation Staff – Chag Sameach Jonathan E. Lerner Edith Viser – Todah Rabah Roxanne & Rob Eichhorn Judy Weinstein – Anniversary Ian Weinstein

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TRIBUTE CARDS

Linda Wener & Family – Condolences Phillip & Estelle Sanderson Ray Schachter & Beverley Kort Wener & Mendelsohn Family – Condolences Alan Farber & Felicia Folk Dr. David & Esther Segal

BASIC RESOURCES – FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FUND Sheila Archeck – Birthday wishes Robert & Lois Raphael Ben & Heather Baker – Chag Sameach Stan & Reena Taviss

Sally Whitehead – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Brendan Beiser – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Family of Joel Wolf – Condolences Morley Greene

David Beiser – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Sandy & Allen Wolinsky – Kovod David & Shelley Ail

Roberta Beiser & David Black – Kovod Dr. Lyall & Cynthia Levy

Allan & Sandy Wolinsky & Family – Condolences Aaron & Diane Fineman Howard & Trudy Harowitz Brenda Yablon – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Barrie & Ellen Yackness & Family – Condolences Selma Furman Dr. Alan & Sylvia Pelman Hilda Zabensky – Birthday wishes Irvin & Esther Zipursky Judy Boxer–Zack – Birthday wishes Michael Berkson & Lori Braha Philip Zack – Kovod Dr. Alan & Sylvia Pelman Marlyn Zaslov – Birthday wishes Michael & Vicki Northy

BARRIE & ELLEN YACKNESS ENDOWMENT FUND Sally Seidler – Birthday wishes Barrie & Ellen Yackness Sally Seidler – Kovod Barrie & Ellen Yackness

Roberta Beiser & David Black – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Marilyn Berger & Family – Condolences David & Shelley Ail Rob Bergida & Family – Condolences Stephen & Shari Gaerber Stephen Bernstein & Lilian Wright – Kovod Caron Bernstein Avi & Ellen Bick – Chag Sameach Dr. George & Yvonne Rosenberg Jean Bortnick – Condolences Claire Golumbia Lea Minovitch Ira & Rhoda Brickell – Anniversary Billy & Betty Claire Davids Barry & Marsha Brovender – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Ros–Lynn & Myron Calof – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

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Eve Camerman – Birthday wishes Karen James Odie Kaplan Ruth Wolochow Michael Cass – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Marilyn & Sheldon Chandler – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Chana Charach – Birthday wishes Jacqui Sankoff Sandy & Yale Chernoff – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Sheldon Cherry – Kovod Dr. Lyall & Cynthia Levy Dr. Shel & Jane Cherry – Anniversary Roberta Beiser Rob Chetner – Condolences Brian & Jennifer Chelin Mark & Debby Choit – Anniversary Bernard & Marilyn Hooper Kenn & Gayda Coblin – Kovod Sandra & David Crystal Marlene Cohen – Birthday wishes Robert & Sidney Kalef Babs Cohen – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Sheldon & Julie Kuchinsky Dr. Peter Cooperberg – Kovod Dr. Lyall & Cynthia Levy Alex & Jodi Cristall and Family – Chag Sameach Howard & Elayne Shapray Sylvia Cristall – Birthday wishes Ira & Rhoda Brickell Janine Cutler & Marvin Brodsky – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

TRIBUTE CARDS

Bonnie Dakin & Family – Condolences Jackie & Robert Osten Yitzchak Isaac Davidowitz – Birthday wishes Philip & Sherry Levinson

Michael Frankel – Birthday wishes Dr. Mark & Natalie Rosengarten Leo & Marlene Franken – Chag Sameach Dr. George & Yvonne Rosenberg

Leslie Diamond – Todah Rabah Ira & Rhoda Brickell

Ken & Roberta Freedman – Anniversary Helene Rosen

Izzy & Valerie Diamond – Kovod Norman & Sheila Archeck

Andy & Shantal Freedman – Kovod Arthur Toft

Marie Doduck – Kovod Dr. Lyall & Cynthia Levy

Mrs. Ruth Freedman – Condolences Dr. Harold & Patricia Laimon

Armelle & Mannie Druker – Condolences Joan Levi

Friedrichs Family – Condolences Philip & Iris Dayson

Leonor Etkin – Birthday wishes Molly Tenenbaum Beryl Woodrow Marilyn Feist – Condolences Milton & Vivienne Adelson Dr. & Mrs. Allan Feldman & Family – Chag Sameach Howard & Elayne Shapray Alex Fishberg & Family – Condolences Stephen & Shari Gaerber

Gaerber Family – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Tommy Gelfand – Speedy Recovery Carole Chark Odie Kaplan Saul Gelfand – Kovod Eva Garfinkel Molly Tenenbaum Ruth Wolochow Sheila Gendis – Condolences Melvin & Elaine Charkow

Shirley Fitterman – Chag Sameach Marlene Cohen

Jeff Goldberg – Birthday wishes Rodney & Hilary Benson Marilyn Bricker

Stephen & Rea Flamer – Chag Sameach Dr. George & Yvonne Rosenberg

David & Cathy Golden – Todah Rabah Susan & Marcus Stiller

Leslie & Faith Fouks – Condolences Sondra & Bruce Green

Zachary Goldthorpe – Kovod Robert & Marnie Greenwald

Toby Fouks – Condolences Sondra & Bruce Green

Claire Golumbia – Birthday wishes Leslie & Nicky Raphael

Leslie Fouks – Birthday wishes Stacey Silber & Chris Andison

Dr. & Mrs. Joe Golumbia – Anniversary Claire Golumbia

Ruth Frackson – Speedy Recovery Ruth Wolochow

Molly Goodson & Family – Condolences Mollie Korsch Marnie, Ashley and Megan Greenwald – Chag Sameach Robert Greenwald Irene Gutmann – Ahava Claire Golumbia Jonathan Hausman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Heather Hennenberg – Speedy Recovery Robert & Lois Raphael Mrs. Chela Herman – Speedy Recovery Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Lily Hersh – Birthday wishes Brana James Bette–Jane Israels & Steve Simon – Chag Sameach Morley Greene JJ Israel – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Dr. Simon & Raisie Jacobson & Family – Chag Sameach Howard & Elayne Shapray Brent & Lisa James – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Mr. & Mrs. David Jampolsky – Anniversary Sheila Gendis The Juravsky Family – Condolences Gloria Smith Rosalind & Howard Karby – Ahava Norman & Sheila Archeck Brenda & Jack Karp – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

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Jonathan & Renee Katz – Todah Rabah Susan & Marcus Stiller Mark Katz – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Michael Katz – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Charlotte Katzen – Kovod Eve Camerman Mr. Michael Kierszenblat – Todah Rabah Dr. Harold & Patricia Laimon

Bill Levine – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Bob & Gisi Levitt – Kovod Lisa Kafka Errol Lipschitz – Todah Rabah Harry & Rochelle Hammer The Lipsett Family – Kovod Milton & Vivienne Adelson Gerri and Mark London – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Rael Klein – Todah Rabah Susan & Marcus Stiller

Jack Lutsky & Susan Mendelson – Chag Sameach Dr. Ivan & Laurie Gasoi

Morley Koffman – Speedy Recovery Robert & Lois Raphael

Lorne Mallin – Birthday wishes Joan Levi

Judi & Dave Korbin – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Joseph & Simone Marciano – Chag Sameach Patrick George Welkovics

Barry & Elizabeth Lando – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Dr. Ken Marcoe & Family – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand

Peter Lando & Marion Kaplan – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Betty Mendelsohn & Family – Condolences Sally Berry Marlene Cohen Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Joseph & Rosalie Segal

Dean & Julia Lederman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Dr. Michael & Stacey Lederman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Shelley Lederman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Noam & Val Lev–Dolgin – Condolences Peter & Deborah Kafka Joan Levi – Chag Sameach Stan & Reena Taviss Barbara & Frank Levine – Anniversary Bernard & Marilyn Hooper

Gabe & Eve Meyerson – Kovod Ruth Wolochow Daniel Mikelberg & Zach Paul – Kovod Sari Zack–Greenberg Harold Milavsky Family – Condolences Claire Golumbia Lea Minovitch Jolyn & Earl Miller – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Noah Mintz – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

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Cyndi Mintzberg & Family – Condolences David & Shelley Ail Dr. George & Yvonne Rosenberg Mr. Harry Minuk & Family – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Gary Morris & Jackie Cristall-Morris – Chag Sameach Howard & Elayne Shapray Sheryl Morris – Todah Rabah Dr. Ivor & Gaynor Levin Audrey & Sean Moss – Kovod David & Shelley Ail Josephine Nadel – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Eileen Narod – Speedy Recovery Mollie Korsch Arlene Nash – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Michael Nisker – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Carol Pallay – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Ross Pash – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Cecil Paull & Family – Condolences Billy & Betty Claire Davids Lola Pawer – Todah Rabah Ira & Rhoda Brickell Dan Pekarsky – Birthday wishes Diane Friedman Dan & Trudy Pekarsky – Anniversary Billy & Betty Claire Davids Ruth Carol & Len Podheiser – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Daryl & Wendy Pollock – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

TRIBUTE CARDS

Raph Rabinovitch – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Dale Segal – Todah Rabah Claire Cohen

Sandy & Gerlad Raisen – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Adam Shapiro – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Zena Rebak – Birthday wishes Myer & Reita Goldberg Larry & Joanne Rice – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Sue Ring – Birthday wishes Billy & Betty Claire Davids

Bailie Shapiro – Birthday wishes Billy & Betty Claire Davids Bernie & Lee Simpson – Kovod Philip & Iris Dayson Joel Slone – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

The Robinson Family – Kovod Milton & Vivienne Adelson

Rose Slutsky & Family – Condolences Milton & Vivienne Adelson Helen Rittberg

Jeffrey Roher – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Lotti & Shale Smith – Todah Rabah Claire Golumbia

Gary Romalis – Birthday wishes Alan Farber & Felicia Folk

Julie Smollan – Condolences Stephen & Shari Gaerber

Dr. Jack Rootman – Kovod Sorin & Paige Grunberg

Aline & Art Smolenski – Chag Sameach Morley Greene

Gary & Joyce Saifer – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Jacqui Sankoff & Aron Buchman – Kovod Robert & Marnie Greenwald Deborah Litvack Andrew Merling Shirley Schwartz – Speedy Recovery Melvin & Elaine Charkow Shirley & Stan Schwartz – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Eduardo & Gloria Schwartz – Anniversary Roberto & Dr. Patricia Schwartz Melita Segal – Condolences Babs Cohen Rosalie Segal – Speedy Recovery Karla & Eugene Marks

Darlene Spevakow – Birthday wishes Vera Bakonyi Isidor & Harriett Wolfe Lane Stein – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Daniel & Claudine Steinberg – Anniversary Mrs. Esther Steinberg Seymour & Linda Steinman – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Abby Strahl – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Ralph Swartz – Birthday wishes Barry & Rhoda Perles Reena & Stan Taviss – Chag Sameach Joan Levi

Susan & Steve Tick – Chag Sameach Morley Greene Temple Sholom Synagogue – Kovod Salomon & Katherine Mondlak Eliana Tobias & Nate Zalkow – Kovod Sandra & David Crystal Jackie Trotsky & Family – Condolences Lenore & Thomas Gelfand Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Verin – Kovod Sheila Gendis Linda Wener & Family – Condolences Sally Berry Linda L. Mann Zacks Ron & Elly Werb – Anniversary Mrs. Esther Steinberg Ruth Winston – Birthday wishes Diane Friedman Allan & Sandy Wolinsky & Family – Condolences David & Shelley Ail Ruth Wolochow – Todah Rabah Dr. Saul & Ethel Gelfand Barrie & Ellen Yackness – Condolences Joan Levi Linda & Mel Young – Ahava Norman & Sheila Archeck Alex & Charlene Zbar & Family – Chag Sameach Melvin & Elaine Charkow Adam & Sharon Zohar – Condolences Lenore Garfield

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BASIC RESOURCES – JFSA COMMUNITY GARDEN FUND

FANNY, SYLVIA AND ETTA KEEL ENDOWMENT FUND

Esther Glotman – Todah Rabah Greg & Melanie Samuels

Bob Rennie – Condolences Stephen Fitterman

BASIC RESOURCES – MEDICAL CARE FUND

Deborah Roitberg – Condolences Stephen Fitterman

Simon Libby – Condolences Jack Rubinfield

ISABEL LEVER HELPING HAND ENDOWMENT FUND

Connie Zwingerman & Family – Condolences Jack Rubinfield

Cissie Eppel – Birthday wishes Alan & Daphne Tapper

BASIC RESOURCES – MAOT CHITTIM FUND CampusAuction Staff – Chag Sameach Jonathan E. Lerner Vancouver Hillel Foundation Staff – Chag Sameach Jonathan E. Lerner

BROVENDER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND Michael Nisker – Speedy Recovery Barry & Marsha Brovender

COUNSELLING – GENERAL FUND Sally Flader – Birthday wishes Dr. Morton & Irene Dodek Sidney Gold – Birthday wishes Leslie & Nicky Raphael Gail Whitley – Birthday wishes Harry and Rochelle Hammer

COUNSELLING – MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH FUND Ari Schwartz – Birthday wishes Marcelo Bohm

COUNSELLING – YOUTH AND FAMILY AT–RISK OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND Tanya Marciano – Ahava Jeffrey & Elizabeth Nider

Molly Goodson & Family – Condolences Alan & Daphne Tapper Osher Minovitz & Family – Condolences Alan & Daphne Tapper

LYNN KAPLAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ENDOWMENT FUND David Gruber – Condolences Mark Rozenberg Neri Tischler – Condolences Mark Rozenberg

Hamish Cameron – Birthday wishes Eve Camerman & Ian Leyland Michael & Phyllis Moscovich The Goldbergs – Chag Sameach Marilyn Bricker Miriam Gropper & David Whiteley – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner Mitchell & Lynne Gropper – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner Dr. Peter & Marla Gropper – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner Zoe Gropper – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner Dr. Peter, Marla, Lauren & Alexis Gropper & Family – Birthday wishes Bernice Goldberg Mitchell Gropper – Birthday wishes Dr. Peter & Marla Gropper Daniel Steiner

MARLEE KLINE FUND

Eileen Hertzman – Condolences Zoe Gropper Gladys Rose

The Family of Morris Faigen (z’l) – Condolences Dr. Terry & Carol Kline

Rosalind & Howard Karby – Condolences Zoe Gropper

The Family of Paul Heller (z’l) – Condolences Dr. Terry & Carol Kline

Bill & Reisa Levine – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner

The Family of Elsa Korbin (z’l) – Condolences Dr. Terry & Carol Kline

THE NAOMI FUND, IN MEMORY OF NAOMI GROPPER STEINER Marilyn Bricker – Kovod Jeffrey M. Goldberg Maxine Cadsby – Condolences Gladys Rose Eve Camerman – Kovod Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron Sean & Audrey Moss

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Cornelia Oberlander – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner Gladys Rose – Speedy Recovery Arlene Gladstone & Hamish Cameron Norman Gladstone & Birgit Westergaard – Chag Sameach Norma Steiner

TRIBUTE CARDS

RESETTLEMENT & IMMIGRATION – GENERAL FUND Jesse Fogell – Condolences Lanyard Financial Group

SENIORS – GENERAL FUND Leslie & Faith Fouks – Anniversary Irvin & Esther Zipursky Arnie Greenberg – Kovod Irvin & Esther Zipursky Debbie Levine – Condolences Noah & Donna Cantor Lane Stein – Condolences Anita Cohen Hy Neuman – Kovod Betty Whitley Rhietta Floom & Family – Condolences Efrem & Ellen Rappaport

SENIORS – HOME SUPPORT The Kaufman Family – Condolences Irma Schneider The Kobernick Family – Condolences Normal & Sheila Archeck

SENIORS – MEAL PROGRAMS FUND Garry Bricker – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky Yale & Sandra Chernoff – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky

Al Hersh – Birthday wishes Mara Kline Sylvia Polsky Al & Anne Hersh – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky Al & Anne Hersh – Kovod Mara Kline

Ali Chernoff – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

Saree Jarvis – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Dr. & Mrs. J. Claman – Todah Rabah Sylvia Polsky

Larry & Wendy Kahn – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Dr. & Mrs. P. Claman – Todah Rabah Sylvia Polsky

Rosalind & Howard Karby – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Sam Cohen – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Barbara Cohen – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Roxanne & Rob Eichhorn – Chag Sameach Ruben & Brenda Grubner

Heather Korbin – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky Barbara Laimon – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Susan Lampert – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

David Feldman – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

Tilley Levine – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Dr. & Mrs. D. Frim – Todah Rabah Sylvia Polsky

Dr. Lloyd & Lilian Mallin – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky

Saul Gelfand – Kovod Sylvia Polsky Dr. & Mrs. J. Gelmon – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Lloyd Mallin – Kovod Sylvia Polsky

Marion Gelmon – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

Betty Mendelsohn & Family – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Sheila Gendis – Condolences Esther Weinstein

Leah Mills – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Myer & Reita Goldberg – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky

Dr. Helen Nadel – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky

Jeff Goldberg – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky Claire Golumbia – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky Mr. & Mrs. H. Goode – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky

Ruth Nathan – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Nicky Raphael – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Mrs. F. Risman – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

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TRIBUTE CARDS

Frank Risman – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

SENIORS – MEDICAL CARE FUND

Jon & Stacy Garon – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates

Martha Guss & Robert Rosenbaum – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Merwin Chercover – Birthday wishes Norman & Sheila Archeck

Mr. & Mrs. David Korbin – Anniversary Irving & Sharon Kates

Etta Schankerman – Kovod Sylvia Polsky Mr. & Mrs. N. Schloss – Condolences Sylvia Polsky Mr. & Mrs. P. Shinoff – Condolences Sylvia Polsky Mr. & Mrs. N. Smith – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky Ruth Smith – Kovod Sylvia Polsky Harold Smith – Kovod Sylvia Polsky Ya’ira Somerville – Kovod Rahel Halabe Darlene Spevakow – Birthday wishes Dr. Robert & Marilyn Krell Bill Swanson – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky Dr. & Mrs. S. Veiner – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky Hazel Wasserman – Condolences Sylvia Polsky Esther Weinstein & Family – Condolences Sheila Gendis Ruth Wolochow – Birthday wishes Sylvia Polsky Louise Yolles – Condolences Sylvia Polsky

Babs Cohen – Condolences Norman & Sheila Archeck Ruth Ross – Speedy Recovery Norman & Sheila Archeck

Alan & Diane Kuperman – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates

Zoe Oreck – Condolences Norman & Sheila Archeck

Norman & Sandra Miller – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates

SHARON KATES SIMCHAT HOCHMA FOOD BANK FUND

Melanie Samuels – Kovod Irving & Sharon Kates

Steve & Wendy Baldinger – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates Estelle Baldinger – Speedy Recovery Irving & Sharon Kates Roberta Beiser – Kovod Irving & Sharon Kates Yale & Sandra Chernoff – Anniversary Irving & Sharon Kates Dr. Sheldon Cherry – Kovod Irving & Sharon Kates Dr. Sheldon & Jane Cherry – Anniversary Irving & Sharon Kates Babs Cohen & Family – Condolences Irving & Sharon Kates

Penny Stillman & Allan Bank – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates

SYD SHAFRON FUND Bettie Abrams – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Rita Akselrod & Family – Condolences Syd Shafron Miriam Blume – Kovod Syd Shafron Ira Brickell – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Mr. & Mrs. M. Brody & Family – Condolences Syd Shafron Bill Cohen – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Ruth Frackson – Speedy Recovery Irving & Sharon Kates

Mrs. W. Cohen – Condolences Syd Shafron

Don & Annie Garon – Todah Rabah Irving & Sharon Kates

Mrs. W. Davids – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Murt Davis – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Beatrice Zack – Speedy Recovery Sylvia Polsky

Esther Fishman – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Michael & Lori Yelizarov – Anniversary Sylvia Polsky

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TRIBUTE CARDS

David Huberman – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Lola Pawer – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Daniel Shapiro – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Mrs. Barbara Keller – Condolences Syd Shafron

Dan Pekarsky – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Jack Sharpe – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Steve Kennedy – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Leila Pravorne – Condolences Syd Shafron Lil Saperstein – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Marilyn Sheftel – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron

Morley Koffman – Speedy Recovery Syd Shafron Mrs. B Krueger & Family – Condolences Syd Shafron Mr. & Mrs. Norman Martin – Kovod Syd Shafron Philip Midgen – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Philip Midgen – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Maurice Paperny – Condolences Syd Shafron Myra Paperny – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Mr. & Mrs. James Patrick – Anniversary Syd Shafron

Judith Shoenholtz–Read – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Dr. Mark & Tracey Schonfeld – Chag Sameach Syd Shafron Rosalie Segal – Speedy Recovery Syd Shafron Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Shafron – Anniversary Syd Shafron

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Silber – Condolences Syd Shafron Darlene Spevakow – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Robert & Darlene Spevakow – Kovod Syd Shafron Mark Zivot – Birthday wishes Syd Shafron Mrs. Rose Zivot – Kovod Syd Shafron

Morley Shafron – Kovod Syd Shafron Mr. & Mrs. L. Shafron & Family – Condolences Syd Shafron

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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in r er uve h s o Koanc V

350 S.E. Marine Dr. We now carry an assortment of Kosher beef, chicken, lamb, chicken strips, hamburger, sausages, hot dogs, deli meat, beef lasagna, beef and chicken shepherd’s pies, egg rolls, beef samosas and Silver Hills Breads.

NOW AVAILABLE

ACE Rosemary Focaccia Triangle Buns and ACE Ciabatta Piccolo Buns

NEWSLETTER

SPRING 2013

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At the Main Street and Marine Drive location only. 604-322-3702

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