Spring Magazine 2026 (1) by templeisraelottawa.com

Rabbi’s Message

Temple as Spiritual Home and Social Home

The synagogue has many names. It is “a Beit Tefillah – a House of Prayer” and “a Beit Limmud –a House of Study.” Most common, we refer to the Temple as “a Beit Knesset – a House of Gathering.” Throughout history, as Jewish people have settled down, they have made for themselves a Temple home, as we know synagogue life is essential to our being. It’s at Temple where we explore our faith, where we experience the highs and lows of our life journeys, and where we make precious friendships that last a lifetime. Sixty years ago, 17 families took note that we needed a Reform synagogue in Ottawa, and here we are today. The friendships formed are countless, and we continue to connect.

These continue to be lonely days, in society at large but also as Jews. We’re questioning our place, often times struggling to express ourselves Jewishly. At the same time neighbours don’t know each other to the same extent that they have in the past, and individual needs have become prioritized over the communal. It’s from this context that we’ve turned to Temple, craving meaning in our lives in the context of authentic relationship. It’s not an accident that our numbers now exceed 400 households. I’m heartened that Temple is serving as an important hub in these challenging times.

At every age and stage, we have groups gathering to connect and flourish. TIRS, under the leadership of Ranit Braun and David Osterer is bursting with excitement, the love our kids share for one another is precious. Our teens recently hosted the entire NFTY Eastern Canada region, they were wowed by the Rideau Canal but more so by our leadership and inclusion. Thank you to Seline Herz Fischler and Jasmine Albagli for championing this weekend Kallah. Sarah

and Aaron Good are starting to program for people in their 40’s and 50’s, it’s not fair for the kids to have all the fun. Their monthly Monday night discussion group has become a hub of activity. Our seniors are hosting social gatherings and learning sessions, you are an inspiration to us all. Crossing generations, our Shabbat and holiday services are a place to make new friends as we aspire for a pause of shalom amidst the craziness outside. Take note of our potluck nights, an ideal setting to nosh and schmooze.

We have a number of holidays coming up. First Purim, then Passover, Yom Ha’Atzmaut and finally Shavuot. Note down the dates and join us at Temple as we celebrate as one. If you’re new to the Temple, welcome, we are so glad you’ve joined our family.

Let’s make the most of our Beit Knesset as we gather in friendship and love.

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg

President’s Message

I’ve been reflecting on the past sixty years—back to 1966—when a small group of Ottawa’s Jewish residents dreamed of having a congregation to call their own. At the time, there was no building where they could gather to worship, celebrate, learn, or simply be together. It took several years before the building at 1301 Prince of Wales Drive became a reality, and in that in between period, those founding families met in private homes, rented halls, and even outdoors.

And here we are today—once again without a building to call our own while Temple undergoes renovation. Yet, just as our founders did, we continue to gather in living rooms, in borrowed spaces, and under open skies. In many ways, this moment brings us full circle, echoing the resilience and creativity that shaped Temple Israel from the very beginning.

“Temple on the Road” has taken us to ski slopes, along the Rideau Canal, through Parc Jacques Cartier, and to The Bayit. Our TIRS students—across all ages—are temporarily learning, playing, and singing at our sister congregation, KBI.

A group of working professionals has begun meeting in their homes, inviting guest speakers to inspire and spark meaningful conversation. A dedicated circle of seniors continues to gather in one another’s homes, leading rich discussions on a wide range of topics. Our pilot Havdalah initiative, “HAVA HAVADALAH,” is underway, and we hope more members will step forward as hosts and leaders. Occasional challah baking sessions will begin this spring. Also launching this spring is a new daytime program for those “Young at Heart,” offering opportunities to learn, connect, and socialize.

Our Wednesday Talmud class continues. Thursday minyan continues. Friday Coffee House continues, and our Friday and Saturday Shabbat services remain vibrant, grounding, and inspiring. Temple has not paused its commitment to community, learning, and spiritual connection—even without a permanent physical space.

I welcome your ideas for engaging our members during this Time of Transition. Click on my name at the bottom of any Weekly email or Weekender to send me a note. Let’s talk.

All are welcome at Temple Israel. L’Dor v’Dor

Merle Haltrecht-Matte

HELLENIC CENTRE

WEEKENDS WITH Cantor David Maleki

Purim & Shabbat, February 27-March 2

Shabbat, April 17-18

Shavuot & Shabbat, May 20-24

Hellenic Centre

Young at Heart

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new group, tentatively named 'Young at Heart', for Temple Israel members who enjoy connection, conversation, and community. The group will meet once every two weeks on a weekday afternoon for approximately 1½–2 hours in an event space that is accessible for everyone.

Each gathering will begin with a short social time, followed by a speaker, presentation, or fun activity. We’ll then continue the afternoon with coffee, cookies, and more time to socialize. This group is designed to be relaxed, friendly, and engaging — a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and strengthen connections within our Temple community.

Watch for dates and details in the upcoming Weekly notices.

All Temple members are welcome.

Janet Wolfe, YAH Coordinator

Rock’n Shabbat

We're putting together a Temple band to accompany some of our Friday night Shabbat services.

Do you play electric guitar, drums, saxophone? We’re assembling our musical team, let us know if you want us to include you!

Send information to info@templeisraelottawa.com by March 30.

FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE

March

20, 2026:

In Search of Our Jewish Romanian Roots

After researching his Jewish Romanian background, Mark Palmer visited the birthplaces of his maternal grandparents to pay tribute and see what more might be found regarding his family’s Jewish Romanian roots.

The presentation includes an overview of Romanian history, primarily through a Jewish lens, including way of life, antisemitism and waves of emigration followed by a description of Mark’s travels and research ndings along with plenty of anecdotes and photos.

The presentation may be of interest to a variety of members: people curious about a country they know little about, individuals whose family hails from Romania, and others interested in embarking on their own exploration into their Jewish roots wherever that might be.

Friday,

April

24, 2026: Czech and other Scrolls

Evelyn Lazare will be speaking about her research on Czech and other scrolls in Canada, living monuments, as they play a central role in our synagogues. Please join us after services for this meaningful presentation. Join us after Kabbalat Shabbat services for co ee, snacks and food for the soul

Passover Preparation Ottawa to Kiryat Shemona

March 25, 12PM

Virtual

Passover is on the way. From Israel to Ottawa, we’re preparing to emerge from slavery and embrace the potential for promise. Join Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg and Rabbi Orit Rozenblit for a conversation about making the most of our Passover experiences. We’ll have the opportunity to speak virtually about our family rituals, and reﬂect explore themes for this holiday season.

FAMILY FUN SHABBAT

Passover

We’ll tell the child-friendly version of the Passover story as we celebrate our freedom and the gift of being Jewish. With a seder on the way, we’ll infuse Shabbat with Passover songs and games tied to the plagues. We’ll also get our last ﬁll of traditional pizza before moving on to the matzah version.

MARCH 27 AT 5:30 PM

POTLUCK after services

Once a month we are delighted to host our famous potluck dinners following services. We're all part of the family. Bring a vegetarian dish to share. No need to RSVP, all are welcome.

March 27

April 17

with our Israeli Shlichim

May 29 Confirmation

FAMILY FUN SHABBAT

Passover

MARCH 27 AT 5:30 PM

CONGREGATION PASSOVER SEDER

Rabbi Mikelberg will lead us in Seder that is geared to all generations. This will be an opportunity to join in a community holiday celebration ﬁlled with tradition and song. All attending will be encouraged to take an active role in the Seder. We look forward to celebrating Pesach with you!

Registration is required and will be shared shortly in our weekly bulletins. Dinner will be provided by Creative Kosher Catering

APRIL 1, 5:30 PM HELLENIC CENTRE

Bruchim Ha’Baim

Hebrew Lunch Monday, April 20, 12pm, Bayit

Do you want to host our Israeli friends for a meal? Just reach out to the ofﬁce.

CEREMONYRemem ce Day

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 2PM, LOCATION TBA

With ritual, liturgy and testimony we will gather as a Temple community to commemorate the Shoah. Our ceremony will include a candle lighting ceremony commemorating the memory 6 million murdered Jews.

TEMPLE ISRAEL MINYAN

2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month 9:00 AM

All welcome to join Temple Israel’s bimonthly zoom minyan. Led by Mark Holzman and Ezra Miller, this is a lovely opportunity to start your day off right with prayer, learning, and community. We conclude with the opportunity to say kaddish. The link is in the weekly.

Upcoming Dates: March 12 and 26 April 23 May 14 and 28 ON ZOOM

Family Fun Israel Celebration

On the occasion of Israel’s 78th birthday, we’ll use this Family Fun Shabbat to explore our connection to the land. We’ll speak to the wondrous sights and the nation’s many diverse citizens. We’ll also highlight our hopes for shalom. We’ll have some Israeli treats to accompany the traditional pizza.

Friday, APRIL 17 at 5:30 pm

Location TBA

TEMPLE ISRAEL on the move

Shabbat will be hosted at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) for these dates!

Upcoming Dates:

Shabbat, April 10 & 11

Shabbat, May 8 & 9

Calling for Volunteers Project "Hava Havdalah"

We are creating a new tradition where Temple members gather in small groups to celebrate the Havalah ceremony together.

But we need volunteer hosts and ceremony leads! Can you welcome a few Temple members to your home on a Saturday night? Or, are you comfortable leading the Havdalah ceremony, whether at your home or someone else's? If so, please email Aliza at aliza.rudner@gmail.com.

We'll support you with anything you need. From the names of Temple members who live nearby or share common interests, to the ceremony details, to supplies, to someone who'll lead the ceremony.

And for everyone else, stay tuned - if there's a volunteer host near you, you'll receive an email invitation!

Clergy Exchange with St. John’s the Evangelist

Friday, May 8 6:15pm at Temple & Sunday, May 10

10:15am at St. John’s the Evangelist 154 Somerset St W.

Over the last 5 years, we’ve built a beautiful connection with St. John’s the Evangelist and their spiritual leader Rev Gary van der Meer. For this May weekend, we’ll swap clergy as Rev van der Meer addresses our community on Friday night and Rabbi Mikelberg goes to church in turn on Sunday morning. Please consider attending both services, as we build bridges with our neighbours and continue this interfaith experience of relationship.

A Spiritual Shavuot Journey with

Text & Song

Thursday, May 21 7pm, Hellenic Centre

Standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, we imagine the Israelites in awe, awaiting God’s gift of Torah. Rabbi Mikelberg and Cantor Malecki will take us on a spiritual journey of text and song as we look to our heritage as a source of faith.

Yizkor Service

Friday, May 22, 10:15am

COMEDY COMEDY at Yuk Yuk's at Yuk Yuk's Night Night

May 16

Scholar In-Residence Weekend with Dr. David Koffman

Shabbat, June 12-13

Location TBA

Canadian Jewish life has typically developed slowly. However, in recent years our community has evolved sharply in response to a surge in antisemitism and interestingly a wave of Canadian pride. We welcome Dr. Ko man from Toronto who will help us explore this moment in time and prepare as a Temple community for tomorrow.

David S. Ko man is the J. Richard Shi Chair for the Study of Canadian Jewry, an associate professor in the Department of History at York University, and Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Jewish Studies / Études juives canadiennes.

Delighted to cosponsor this weekend with Life and Legacy. We’ll honour the contributions of our Chai Legacy donors on Shabbat morning.

Temple Israel’s

Talmud Study

Wednesday Afternoons 12:30 PM

Bayit & Zoom

(No Talmud March 5 & 11)

Our Talmud class looks at the textual record of centuries of rabbinic debates about law, philosophy, theology, biblical interpretation, and how to fulfill the Torah’s commandments. No prior experience is required.

Israel’s

Torah Study Temple

Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM

In person at Hellenic Centre and on Zoom

At Temple, we pride ourselves in all being teachers and learners. Shabbat lends itself to the opportunity to delve into the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary. Come join the conversation as we explore our holy text.

Winter Highlights

Chanukah, Tu B’Shvat and TIRS

Winter Highlights

Building Progress

Winter Kallah Report

What an amazing weekend! From February 6-8th, FROSTY, Temple’s high school youth group, hosted 57 people from the newly created Central Canada region of NFTY! Teens and the advisors stayed at the Saint Lo hostel, the old prison!

Our weekend included Friday and Saturday services, a murder mystery, Tshirt decorating, a downtown scavenger hunt, skating on the canal and taking in winterlude events, a personal tour with Q&A on the House of Commons with MP Naqvi, two separate presentations from Stand With Us Canada, along with presentation on advocacy from a political science student, a jail tour of our accommodations, song sesh and oh so many snacks!

Feedback from our teens include: “A truly wonderful experience, a way to strengthen my ties to the community, my sense of identity and see the city of Ottawa in a new light. I feel like I’m part of something so much bigger than

myself.” “One of the greatest moments of my year. Brought me so much joy when I needed. Helped me feel truly connected to my community. When I have to stand up I know they got my back. And the lectures we received were very helpful. The vibes were truly wonderful. I felt safe, and very, very alive. I saw the city of Ottawa in a new way. Walked the canal. Learned new music. Dressed a friend up in a toilet paper dress in the parliament building. And the sleeping arrangements were comfortable, and the building had a fascinating history. Simply put, I loved Kallah."

Our event happened with the help of many people. We received a very helpful microgrant from JFO! Huge thanks to Catherine Deri-Armstrong who got us space at University of Ottawa, helped with all the setup and tear down and volunteered her time to help take care of the teens! MP Naqvi, and his assistant, Matthew Edginton, for helping us with space, and showing us an insider's view of the House of Commons at Parliament! And to all the parents who supported us!

Our amazing planning team, from left to right: Lily, Phio, Jasmine, Seline, Ellie, Hailey, Hannah, Natalie

Zikaron BaSalon April 12th, 2026 A Call for Hosts

Building on the success of previous years, in commemoration of Yom HaShoah 2026, CHES and the Embassy of Israel are once again coordinating a Zikaron BaSalon program. Zikaron BaSalon is an informal social gathering in private homes providing a novel approach to remember and learn about the Holocaust.

We are looking for volunteers willing to host a small gathering of their friends in their home on April 12th. These gatherings offer an intimate space in which participants hear directly from descendants of Holocaust survivors, who are provided by CHES. Speakers share their families' experiences of the Holocaust and reflect on how those histories continue to shape their lives today.

If you are interested in having a meaningful and worthwhile evening in your home by hosting a Zikaron BaSalon gathering, or have any questions, please email ana@chesatottawa.ca

Deceased Name

Sara Weinberg

Harold Sydney Freeman

Lillian Goldstein

Rose Morris

David Polowin

Simon Tobin

Chadvereh Wolch

Rochelle Greenberg

Beverley Harr

Baruch Lubell

Samuel Bradford

Rachel Mayer

Allen Rudolph

Glen Fisher

Shlomo Feldberg

Meta Kasprowicz

Samuel Sokoloff

Steve (Saltiel) Angel

Benjamin Shapiro

Hersz Szajnfarber

Isobel Shirlee Goodman

Michael Berns

Dora Levitt Bernstein

Shirley Levine

Leonna Leibhoff Merson

Sophie Ruth Noble

Henry Schwartz

Fanny Stern

James Bisback

Faye Kapinsky

Aaron Shabsove

Albert Sheldon Wener

Sam Martin

Louisa Gisele Chemla

Clara Rubinchick

Max Alper

Isadore Potechin

Maria Van der Hoff

Emma Ginsburg

Roslinde Klyman

Newman Wexler

Joseph Ellenberg

Rose Mindell

Harold Pearl

Morty Greenspon

Yahrzeit

Next Observance

March 1, 2026

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March 8, 2026

Deceased Name Next Observance

Reuben Fine

Marvin Spector

March 8, 2026

Kolman Reisman March 8, 2026

Reuben Fisher March 8, 2026

Esther Rivka Goldstein

Sandra Forester

March 9, 2026

Wiktor Kasprowicz March 9, 2026

Leon Leibovitch March 9, 2026

Sol Malkin

March 9, 2026

Edward Cherry March 9, 2026

Abraham Cohen March 9, 2026

Phyllis Davis March 10, 2026

Sydney Faibish

March 10, 2026

Gil Zimmerman March 10, 2026

Rose Goldstein

March 11, 2026

Teresa Terry Schwarzfeld March 11, 2026

Walter Wilner

March 11, 2026

Isaac Labow March 11, 2026

Graciela Steinberg

Lisa Silverman

Alec Dollin

Henry Mikelberg

March 11, 2026

March 12, 2026

Harold Spinder March 12, 2026

Anita Holtzman Rappaport March 13, 2026

Benjamin Heitin

March 13, 2026

Judit Jozsef March 13, 2026

Hana Sharon March 13, 2026

Simon Paknadel March 13, 2026

Harry Goodman March 13, 2026

Gerald Gall March 13, 2026

Beth Silburt March 14, 2026

Ruth Backman

Arthur Hornstein

March 15, 2026

Lillian Borshy March 15, 2026

Ethel Ettie Beare

Max Michaelson

Max Shear

March 15, 2026

Simon Tureanu March 15, 2026

Shirley Teitelbaum March 16, 2026

Yolande Latour

March 16, 2026

Lillian Gold Freeman March 17, 2026

Sylvia Weinstein March 17, 2026

Marvin W. Jason March 17, 2026

Rachel Catran

Murray Goldblatt

March 17, 2026

March 18, 2026

Deceased Name

Michael Levison

Morty Zameck

Samuel Cotsman

Rachael Fine

Molly Silverman

Sarah Kanofsky

Connie Schwartz

Harry Aaron Froimovitch

Abe Chad

Eva Deri

Hanette Gibson

Armand Rampelbergh

Jean E. Dunphy

Joseph Bambiger

Teresa Allerhand Poleski

Lorraine Rubenstein

Vita Winthrop

Manya Feder

Henry Schneider

Gica Leonescu

Earl Steingarten

Elisabeth Frankel Kane

Wallace James Paquin

Zvi Feldberg

Lilyan Lean

Marie Bright Paknadel

Joel Niznick

Madeline Wylie

Homero Garcia Alvarado

Melvin "Buddy" Moraff

Beatrice Chochinov

Libby Moraff

Flora Dubinsky

Marian Pufeles - Poleski

Renzo Sonnino

Ann Lazear

Florence Hertzman

Doreen Proctor

John Weiss-Vondra

Joy Rudolph

Mildred Korn

Morris Lebofsky

Sharon Nicolin

George Grushman

Lillian Harkavy

Yahrzeit

Next Observance

March 18, 2026

March 19, 2026

March 20, 2026

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March 22, 2026

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Deceased Name Next Observance

Arthur Wallace

Max Ginsburg

Maurice Hoffman

Sydney Mortimer

Sol Rothstein

March 30, 2026

March 31, 2026

April 1, 2026

Karl Leimovici April 1, 2026

Doris Goorman April 2, 2026

Francis Paknadel April 2, 2026

Edith Teller Brickell April 2, 2026

Moe (Moses) Rudner April 2, 2026

Louis Grossner April 3, 2026

Eric Hammer April 3, 2026

Beatrice Malkin April 3, 2026

Russell Albert April 3, 2026

Philip Angel April 3, 2026

Steve Neumann

April 3, 2026

Arthur Calvin Farrow April 3, 2026

Eva Michelson April 4, 2026

Mary Blustein April 5, 2026

Rubin Kessler April 5, 2026

Sarah Esrock April 5, 2026

Alan Echenberg April 5, 2026

Rose Brownstein April 6, 2026

Rhoda Podolak April 6, 2026

Marianne Daisy Vespry April 6, 2026

Rose Levitan April 7, 2026

Seymour Ratner April 7, 2026

Joseph Shmelzer April 7, 2026

Eva Katz Douek April 7, 2026

Eva Segall April 7, 2026

Ignaz Spielmann April 7, 2026

Robert Key April 7, 2026

Barbara Sabourin April 7, 2026

Stanley Smith April 7, 2026

Alvyn Garten April 8, 2026

Michael Greenberg April 8, 2026

Lois Rheta (Wilson) McKercher April 8, 2026

Ray Besner April 9, 2026

John Levitan April 9, 2026

David Wilner

Marilyn Pontuck

Eileen Gardner

Harley Moon

Charles Shapiro

April 9, 2026

April 10, 2026

Sidney Frank April 11, 2026

Deceased Name

Zinovi Rogov

Robert Maron

Harry Elliott Saxe

Aurel Pincovich

Deborah Gorham

Dora Lemkow

Ethel Lemkow

Rosa Herskovitz

Moshe Avraham Kretowski

Perel Kretowski

Ilka Ekler

Max Federer

Marianne Federer

Serena Fisher

Holocaust Victims

Chaim Klodawsky

Naha Klodawsky

Anny Diamant Kraus

Arnost Kraus

Emma Kummermann

Fritzie Kummermann

Reuven Leibovitch

Ruth Michaelson

Helen Rappaport

Helen Rotenberg

Hinda Rotenberg

Lonia Rotenberg

Lily Salamon

Tova Steiner

Rudolf Steiner

Sylvia Tarantour

Chava Klodawsky

Moritz Moldovan

Harold Hertzman

Elizabeth Dubinsky

Bertha Weiss

Adele Burgess

Roy M. Saipe

Nettie Ginsberg

Bess Rosenberg

Joseph Mindell

Rosario Sicuso

Ethel Weisman Bernstein

Samuel Kaminsky

Vera Fried

Yahrzeit

Next Observance

April 12, 2026

April 13, 2026

April 14, 2026

April 15, 2026

April 16, 2026

April 17, 2026

April 18, 2026

Deceased Name Next Observance

John McKercher

Joseph Sweeney

April 18, 2026

Lloyd Sweeney April 18, 2026

Jack Levine

Mrs. Ann Bala Matyas

Martin Jay Cohen

Gerrie Fradkin

April 19, 2026

April 20, 2026

David Lebofsky April 20, 2026

Jack Mandel

April 20, 2026

Percy Marcus April 20, 2026

Al Segal April 20, 2026

Cecelia Vreeswijk April 20, 2026

Benjamin Raskin April 20, 2026

Phil Oliva April 20, 2026

Stanely Norton Millstone April 21, 2026

Gordon Shear April 21, 2026

David Kaan April 21, 2026

Helene Goldberg Siegel April 21, 2026

Guillaume Butera April 21, 2026

Maurice Stohler April 22, 2026

Sarah Stohler April 22, 2026

Esther Dusia Conway April 23, 2026

Israel Sidney Paul April 23, 2026

Timothy Ira Wexler April 23, 2026

Milton Klyman April 23, 2026

Arthur Lubell April 24, 2026

Merle Paquin April 24, 2026

Jonathan Fisher April 24, 2026

Joel Takefman April 24, 2026

Alain Albagli April 24, 2026

Lawrence Finberg April 25, 2026

Louis Garber April 26, 2026

Samuel Krassner April 26, 2026

David Solomon April 26, 2026

Margaret Margit Robert April 26, 2026

Jacob Rossman April 26, 2026

Gayle Heitin Danz April 26, 2026

Hanoch Sharon April 26, 2026

Sonia Tarantour Pearl April 26, 2026

Abe Hislop April 26, 2026

Anna Glucksman April 27, 2026

Max Goliger April 27, 2026

Rose Gottlieb April 27, 2026

Uri Goldberg April 27, 2026

Fanny Tkatch-Goodman April 28, 2026

Deceased Name

John Sosnow

Donald Cherm

Becky Waxman

Robert Shnay

selma tarantour

Esther Rudner

Marcy Dempsey

Edith Kessler

Nathan Palmer

Lillian Saslove

Peter Liebel

Hannah Jiji

Bertha Garber Palmer

Susan McLellan Rudner

Hymie Ginsberg

Teddy Goldstein

Edward Israel Merson

Mordechai Adler

Connie Reisman

Joan Soble

Rose Goldberg

Simon Skoll

Rachel Cohen Halpern

Rose Shandler Polowin

Rose Morein

Cesare Giaccone

Louis Greenberg

Leona Hoffman

Charles Bliss

Helen Martin

Esther Gottdank Mirsky

Jack Katz

Nadine Serrouya

Margaret Bradford

Abraham Brandes

Rebecca Brownstein

Jonathan Penner

Eric Cohen

Sylvia Dollin

Greta Liebel

Amy Mouckley

Morty Schrier

Lillian Vinokur

Donald Montgomery

Frank Labovitch

Yahrzeit

Next Observance

April 28, 2026

April 29, 2026

April 30, 2026

May 1, 2026

May 2, 2026

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May 4, 2026

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May 8, 2026

Deceased Name Next Observance

Arthur Levine

Ceridwyn (Arlene) Osteen

Milton Koffman

Arlene Tinkler

Mark Leslie Abramson

Mr. Charles Steiner

Fran Russell

Rosalie Goodman Namer

Gerald Edward Ginsberg

Esther Libby Silberman

Sheldon Swedlove

Shirley Greenberg

Natal Fine

Ernst Kummermann

Bessie Merovitz

Michael Parkin

Pearl Altman

Rose Hartman Schatz

Louis Fine

Leonard Swedlove

Barry Honeyman

Georgette Albert

Simona Holtzman

Wolf Rumstein

Leonard Van Straten

Helen Fisher

Audra Bennett

Sid Sourani

Albert Silverman

Freda Sussman

Minnie Waldman

Emile Meyer Chemla

Althea Kretzmar

Eleanor Ann Klinger

Jacqueline Mimouni

Sadie Finkelberg

Kochava Lupo

Estelle Schechter

Jack Sider

Mindy Cohen

Irving Louis Tudiver

Fanny Lebofsky

Sam Levinsky

Moses Rothman

Irving Cohen

May 8, 2026

May 9, 2026

May 10, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 12, 2026

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May 17, 2026

Deceased Name

Phyllis Sternthal

Joseph Dover

Abraham Samuel Kronick

Jean Zackon

Harnat Holtzman

Ruth Selma Sherman

Irving Gencher

Judit Fellegi

Alfred Scales

Mojse Yehuda Fried

Chaja Fried

Sari Greenberg

Bertha Klein

Byrtha Leckie

Nathan Segall

Mrs Ann Gluzman

J. Arnold Burgess

Gordon Allen

Lorne Rhamey

Marcelle Miriam Corin

Evelyn Sheffer

Erika Waldmann Volker

Sydney Lithwick

Judith Levine

Michael Kraschewski

Margaret Rhamey

Moshe Rosenzweig

Lena Kaminsky

Allan Spector

Ernie Bennett

Yahrzeit

Next Observance

May 17, 2026

May 19, 2026

May 20, 2026

May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026

May 23, 2026

May 24, 2026

May 25, 2026

From right to left - Four Generations. Lisa Rosenkrantz, Lisa's dad - Joe Rosenkrantz, granddaughter Rebecca Walsh, son, Arron Walsh

Sam Moscovitch

Johnny Pagurek

Yetta Scheinine

Rose Spector

Ilona Szucs

Leah Starkman

Isidore Modlin

Harold Shaffer

Irving Kamins

Alex Nyul

Rita Cohen

Stanley Hollenberg

Rhoda Zameck

Joseph Levy

Theodore Isaacs

Deceased Name

Ben Pomerantz

Irene Kleinglass

Paul Press

Betty Schwartz

Irwin Waldman

Sofia Kharkov

Roy Prud'homme

Sandra Thomas

Hillie Levitsky

Helen Wexler

Jeremy Goldstein

David Walsh

Jean Montgomery

James Buchanan

May 25, 2026

May 26, 2026

May 27, 2026

May 28, 2026

May 29, 2026

Next Observance

May 29, 2026

May 30, 2026

May 31, 2026

Donations

DOOR TO THE FUTURE

Adam Saunders

Annette Paquin LeBlanc

Arthur Loeb

Barbara Power

Bobbi & Rick Soderstrom

Charles Khazzam & Marie Carmen Berlie

Danbe Foundation Inc.

Daniel Chemla & Norma Golcher

Jeremy Saban & Christine Watt

Linda Rossman

Mark Palmer & Elly Nadorp

Marwan Abou Diwan

Paul Lyons & Suzanne Lepine

Penny & Roberto Giaccone

Peter Wershof

Theodore Miller

Walter Hendelman

Zave Chad & Janet Dollin

GENERAL OPERATIONS

David & Margaret Delicate

Debbie Moltz

Gary & Debra Viner

GIVING FUND

Deena & Scott Shorkey

HANNAH & GERALD HALPERN FAMILY ENDOWNMENT FUND

Seymour Bellman

David & Margaret Delicate

PENTATEUCH PRAYERBOOK FUND

Isabel Gibson

POTECHIN ACCESSIBILITY FUND

Sue Potechin & Mark Kamins

SECURITY FUND

Richard Garber & Nathalie Thibault-Garber

GIVING TUESDAY

Brodkin Harvey & Marion Haas

Chelsea Honeyman

Clive & Patricia Wolff

Deena & Scott Shorkey

Hillel & Julie Taub

Janet Cohen

Jean-Philippe Prost

Linda Merali

Margo & Frank Rosen

Martin Freeman & Joanne Burgess

Merle Haltrecht-Matte & Guy Matte

Miriam Salamon & Bob Moon

Paul Lyons & Suzanne Lepine

Peni & Carole Schwartz-Gagnon

Pierre Coulombe & Ann Heathcote

Rosemarie Skoll & Les Grumach

Samuel Hartman & Frank Stripp

Sue Potechin & Mark Kamins

RABBI GARTEN JEWISH & LIVING EDUCATIONAL FUND

Angus Smith

Arthur Saper

Isabel Gibson

JOHN HOLZMAN ENDOWNMENT FUND

Mark & Deborah Holzman

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Jean-Philippe Prost

Charles Khazzam & Marie Carmen Berlie

Claudine M.A. Key

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

Dara Lithwick & Marci Surkes

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Stephanie Levitz

If you would like to make a donation

* For a Temple Israel fund, please contact the shul office at admin@templeisraelottawa.com or log into your Shul Cloud account.

* For a Temple Israel (Ottawa) Foundation (TIOF) fund, please contact: Bobbi Soderstrom at bobbi.soderstrom@gmail.com.

Executive Board

MERLE HALTRECHT-MATTE

President

SUSAN FRIED

1st Vice President

LEONA CRABB Vice President

Board

Lawrence Aronovitch

Martin Freeman

Sarah Good

David Handelman

GARRY KESSLER

Treasurer

ANN HEATHCOTE

Secretary

MIRIAM BURKE

Past President

Doug Marshall

Stan Winer

Dick Zuker

Our Committees

Interested in being on a committee? Please let Merle, our president know. We need you!

Adult Education

ARZA Canada Rep

Books & Bagels

Building Renovation (TIIP)

Door to the Future (DTTF)

Policy & Bylaw (Governance)

Policy and Bylaw Subcommittee

Education (previously School & Youth)

Finance

Human Resources

Jewish Memorial Gardens Rep

Leadership Development

Life & Legacy

Membership

Music / Choir

Nominating (2026)

Pride (2026) Ad hoc

Property Management

Pulpit

Reform Jewish Comm’y of Canada Rep

Religious Life (previously Ritual)

Religious Life sub-committee

Security

60th Anniversary Planning committee Ad hoc

TI(O)Foundation

Truth and Reconciliation

Volunteer Awards (2026)

Youth Committee

Frosty advisors

JYG advisor

Temple Israel is Ottawa’s Reform congregation where Jewish Life Happens -- committing ourselves to Kehilah K’lal Yisrael, and Tikun Olam.

We are a dynamic and welcoming congregation (Kehilah) where varied Jewish experiences offer pathways to learn and to experience G-d for all, respecting tradition and creating new celebrations.

We are an active liberal presence in the larger Jewish community (K’lal Yisrael).

We strive through social action to fulﬁll the Mitzvot of caring for others (Gimilut Chasadim) and repairing the world (Tikun Olam).