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Congregation Etz Chayim March, April, May, 2010

Adar, Nisan, Iyar , Sivan 5770

Congregation Etz Chayim is an Egalitarian Conservative Congregation committed to prayer and spirituality, learning

and tradition and acts of loving kindness.

Message from the President page 2 Message from the Rabbi page 2 Mazel Tov page 3 Shabbat Across Winnipeg Dinner page 4 Lottery Update page 5 Golf Tournament page 6 Upcoming Programs page 10 Women�s League page 11 Passover Guide page 12, 13 Cemetery News page 14 Catering page 15

Kol ha Rav A congregant approached me after services last week. She heard that I was running in the Winnipeg Police Half Marathon and raising funds for the Cancer Society. She had phoned up the Cancer Society to make a pledge in honor of my run and was delighted by the receptionist�s response: �whomever this Rabbi Lan-

der is, he must be pretty popular because there are an aw-ful lot of people phoning to support his run.

As I prepare now for the 13.2 mile run on May 2 I have several running related thoughts I want to share.

• We have a wonderful congregation which has been so supportive to both myself and Arlene since we arrived nearly three years ago. Already we count so many mem-bers of the congregation as friends and so many more as friends in waiting. The warmth and down to earth spirit of the congregation suits us to a T. I thank you all for sup-porting my run and for supporting all my endeavors. • Running is a lot like being Jewish. You need good equipment to do it well. It�s more easily done in a group. You get better with more practice and the more effort you put in the more you get out. • My goal of running the half marathon is for many con-gregants, akin to their coming to shul often. Desirable but daunting and they are not sure where to start on their jour-ney toward synagogue attendance. • Runners and Jews need personal trainers. I can be your personal trainer. If you are thinking about coming to shul more Shabbat morning we can sit down and get you ready. We can tweak your Hebrew, introduce you to our chil-dren�s and family service and teach you about the flow of services.

I hope that I will see some of you on May 2 either as run-ners or helpers or cheerers on. If you can�t make it then, maybe drop by for Shabbat services some time before the summer. You will find a big group of about 200. You will find a positive atmosphere where we learn and laugh and sing. And you will be warmly welcomed. As someone recently told me about our shul,� there are some synagogues you go to. There are other synagogues you belong to. Come and belong. Rabbi Larry Lander

President�s Message

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Now that Tu B�Shevat is over, we know that spring cannot be far be-hind. I know that most of us have been glued to the television watching the Olympics. As Canadians, It is unfortu-nate that the �Own the Podium� cam-paign has not been as successful as we would have hoped. Nevertheless, with our Rabbi, Cantor and Torah Reader,

our �Own the Bimah� has been very successful. We have enjoyed great programming during these winter months. We have had Shabbat dinners, family services, the annual Purim carnival and Se�udah, the Rabbi�s study ses-sions after Shabbat as well as various Shabbatot honouring different segments of our congregation. In addition, our Shab-bat morning service continues to be very well attended. We have been fortunate over the past five years to enjoy a plethora of quality programming thanks in large part to our program director, Trudy Flynn. Trudy has decided to retire at the end of February and her presence will be missed. With Trudy�s enthusiasm, dedication and hard work the quality and variety of synagogue programming has been elevated to a much higher standard. Programs were planned with the objec-tive to be interesting, educational, timely and fun and Trudy�s attention to detail ensured that our programs always ran smoothly. We wish Trudy well in her future endeavors. Lina Streltsov will be assuming the role as program director in addi-tion to her role our High Holy Day choir director. We wel-come Lina to our team and wish her the best in her new posi-tion. Please say hello to Lina when you see her. Some of our upcoming programs include our 6th an-nual chocolate Seder on March 21st led by Nola and Matthew Lazar, a scholar in residence program with Rabbi Neal Rose on March 20th with the topic, �Kabbalah, From Safed to Holly-wood�. On March 5th we will be holding a Shabbat Dinner entitled �Shabbat across Winnipeg� as we participate in this continent-wide program. Our 3rd annual golf tournament will be held in May, and Carol Rose will be continuing her program on Imagery beginning April 8th. Plans are already in the works for a very special Chanukah program in early December. Watch for details as the time draws closer. As you may recall, the proceeds from last year�s golf tournament were designated for washroom renovations. Under the direction of Shelley Werner, you will see a significant im-provement to these facilities by the end of April. At a recent Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a motion to name the chapel in memory of our Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Shalom Rappaport (z�l). The official naming ceremony will be held in late October 2010 in conjunction with the Rabbi Rappaport Lecture Series. As I have indicated recently, the Board has begun the process of examining the future direction of our synagogue. We want to know what the Shul will look like in five years and even ten years down the road and beyond. Any discussion is likely to include the issue of relocation and/or a significant upgrade to our current facility. This process will be complex on many levels. During this process we will be relying on the input of the congregation to help us ultimately make the best decision for our future and our children�s future. More infor-mation will be available in the coming months. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Executive I would like to wish everyone a Happy Passover. HOWARD KIDECKEL, PRESIDENT.

Birthdays & Anniversaries ending in 5 or 0

Special Birthdays in March Sharna Baron, Larry Cohen, Lynne Fineman, Trudy Flynn, Dena Katz, Samuel Lantz, Fanny Mock, Gene Schacter, Darryl Segal, Kitty Silver, Barbra Sucharov, Frank Weinfeld Special Anniversaries in March Lil & Ben Hirt 50th Fay & Max Reich 45th Special Birthdays in April Neil Baker, Barbara Goszer, Ruth Cantor, Donna Cohen, Syd Glow, Diane Harris, Marni Hellner, Abbot Karasick, Henry Katz, Avron Katz, Evelyn Numerow, Myrna Shiffman, Eric Swirsky, Catherine Tallman, Carol Tolchinsky, Lillian Zentner Special Birthdays in May Helen Atnikov, David Billinkoff, Manuel Fink, Nadia Freitag, Natalie Gordon, Esther Hirsch, Sonia Kaminsky, Ghida Kirschner, Chaya Kirshner, Michael Kirshner, Rachel Margolis, Arnold Merrick, Howard Nerman, Howard Putter, Aaron Sodomsky, Nathan Wolk Special Anniversaries in May Becky & Harry Rosenberg 65th Bella & Norman Wolk 50th Nola & Matthew Lazar 20th Mia Elfenbaum & Marshall Stitz 20th

Lisa & Martin Morantz on Jeremy�s Bar Mitzvah on March 6 Elana & Michael Palay on Sami�s Bat Mitzvah on April 17 Viviana & Marcelo Mandelbaum on Micaela�s Bat Mitzvah on April 24 Sophie & Leonardo Lisogorsky on Micaela�s Bat Mitzvah on May 8 Natalie & Mark Newman on Michael�s Bar Mitzvah on May 15 Carrie Standil on Jarod Standil Margovski�s Bar Mitzvah on May 22 Caroline Rubin & Earl Standil on Jared Standil Margovski�s Bar Mitzvah Kim Hirt & Jerry Rubin on Bina Rubin�s Bat Mitzvah on May 29 Lil & Ben Hirt on Bina Rubin�s Bat Mitzvah Colette & Louis Rubin on Bina Rubin�s Bat Mitzvah Leala & Don Hewak on Estee Katz�s Bat Mitzvah on May 24 Kirstin & Aaron Sodomsky on their marriage Dr. Richard Tapper on his entry into the cabinet of Top North American Philan-thropic donors in the 30 to 40 age group Howard Kideckel on his son David being invited to participate in the Novartis International Biotechnology Leadership Camp, one of 60 people invited. Karyn Glass & Jim Chess on their son Ethan finishing first at McGill debating competition. Ben Cohen on his appointment as President of the Jewish Federation Board Israel Ludwig on his appointment as Vice President, Campaign Chair of the Jewish Federation Board Sharna & Ivor Berman on the birth of a granddaughter Linda Waldman on the birth of a granddaughter Elisabeth Waldman Connie & Robert Lenoff on the birth of a granddaughter Carla & Issie Frost on the birth of a grandson Randy Schwartz on the birth of a grandson Barry Myers on the birth of a great grandson Roslyn & Mickey Rosenberg on the bat mitzvah of their granddaughter Alexis Smith Clarice & Neal Baker on the birth of a grandson Max Hersch Micflikier

Welcome to New Members

Dan Shor Karyn Glass & James Chess

Naomi Litman Nancy & Howard Pitch

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Did you ever live in a small town in Manitoba or Saskatchewan? Would you like to share your

story and have it preserved?

In conjunction with the Jewish Heritage of Western Canada, I am doing an oral history project on Jewish life in small towns across the Prairies, where there were no other Jews in town or very few. As much has already been written about the farm colonies, they are NOT being included at this time. At the conclusion of the Switzer-Cooperstock lecture on the Lipton Colony in September 2008, many members of the audience indicated that they had stories to share about living in small towns in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. If you were one of these people, or know of anyone who qualifies, please email Chana Thau at [email protected] or call the JHC at 477- 7460, leaving your name, the name of the place you lived, a phone number and email address.

Minyanaire�s Shabbat

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Please join Congregation Etz Chayim for a special Shabbat and Kiddush honouring our

Minyanaires.

There are some very dedicated men and women who attend daily minyans. Their attendance

makes it possible for those of us in our congregation and in our community who have

lost a loved one or who have a Yahrzeit, to be able to say Kaddish

If you wish to make a donation in their honour and to help sponsor the Kiddush on April 17th please call the office at 589-6305. Your name will be included in the email bulletin and will

be read out on Saturday, April 17th

Let us remember those who help us remember our loved ones!

Dreaming of Israel?

We are considering a Con-gregation Etz Chayim tour

to Israel in the Spring of 2011. If you are inter-ested in participating please contact the office at 589-6305

Menu Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls

Lemon Chicken Oven Roast Baby Potatoes, Chef Vegetable Medley

Fruit Pie, Coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks

Children�s Menu Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls

Chicken Fingers with Fries, Veggies and Dip Chocolate Chip Cookies , Soft Drinks

Adults Members $24 Nonmembers-$28

Children Members $11 Nonmembers- $12

To register please call 589-6305 by Wednesday, March 3 at noon. Special dietary requests must be made at the time of registration.

On Saturday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. join us for a special Shabbat

Honouring our Mentors: Those who Inspire and Guide Us

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Congregational Dinner Honouring Our Mentors

March 5th Sing-along with Joanne Seiff at 5:30 p.m.

Services 6:00 p.m. Dinner to follow

On Friday night synagogues across Winnipeg will join together to celebrate what unifies all Jews- Shabbat. Everyone is invited�singles, couples, families, all ages. After

dinner, join us for a very special conversation about our mentors, those people who have inspired and guided our lives. Call 589-6305 for more information and to register.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Volunteer and Congregation Etz Chayim President Howard Kideckel and Jonathan Buchwald, Executive Director, Congregation Etz Chayim receiving a Jewish Foundation of Manitoba grant for Congregation Etz Chayim�s Community Outreach Project which will support a family Shabbat Ser-vice and Shabbat program, the Junior Choir, and Russian speaking Seniors pro-gramming at the synagogue.

Congregation Etz Chayim receives a grant from The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba

Lottery Update

Congregation Etz Chayim held its Annual Lottery on Sunday, November 29th, 2009, and for those who at-tended, all had a great time. The afternoon had all the proper components: fun, suspense, great food, good ca-maraderie, and the inevitable WINNERS. Needless to say, no program can be held without the dedicated contri-butions of many people. To Sid Rosenhek & Herb Singer who chaired the event; the canvassers who spent so many endless hours phoning and contacting individu-als to purchase tickets; Cecile Devere & Sid Rosenhek, who, as Emcees, ensured an orderly flow of the proceed-ings; Boguslaw Stras, Ted Charles and their staff who prepared all of that wonderful food; Jonathan Buch-wald, Executive Director, and his staff of Heather Bater, and Linda Waldman, who processed all of the ticket purchases in the office; Rob Plohman and Karyn Glass, the auditors from the C.A. firm Booke and Part-ners, who ensured that everything went off without a hitch and was absolutely accurate; Yan Bletnitsky, Robert Hopkins, for the setup of the room, we owe you all a debt of gratitude. Thanks to Zivey Chudnow, Joe Elfenbaum, Ron Reider who pulled cards from the lot-tery board. The proceeds of the 220 tickets sold, after ex-penses, will be used toward the cost of the new convec-tion oven for the catering department. Ticket winnings were $5,000. Opposite is a list of all the winners.

Ticket # Name Amount

207 Wes Palatnick 100

99 Emily & Marvin Shane 100

125 Lorne Raber 100

192 Pearl Lerner 100

133 Sandra & Irving Plosker 50

133 Rietta & Jerry Floom 50

133 Lil & Sam Trachtenberg 50

133 Matthew & Stephen Trachten-berg 50

127 Chuck Frohlich 25

127 Betty Elfenbaum 25

127 Murray Katz 25

127 Annette Butler 25

180 Abe Simkin 50

180 Harry Rosenberg 25

180 Mickey Rosenberg 25

39 Estrid Mandel 200

217 David Garfield 500

217 Alan Elfenbein 500

185 Henry Wolfe 500

185 Larry Winestock 250

185 Roy Paisner 250

46 Lou Cogan 1000

116 Nathan Gerstein 1000 5

Congregation Etz Chayim Golf Tournament

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Congregation Etz Chayim Golf tournament

being held on Wednesday, May 26th at Larters Golf Club with the banquet at Congregation Etz Chayim.

We need volunteers to assist on the day of the

tournament with on course activities, and volunteers to help solicit for prizes

and sponsorships.

You don�t need to be a golfer to get involved with the tournament. For more information

call the office at 589-6305

For those who are not interested in golf but would like to attend the banquet, the cost for the dinner is $50.00 with a tax receipt

for half the amount.

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Chanukah at Congregation Etz Chayim December 17, 2009

Tu B�Shvat at Birds Hill Park January 31, 2010

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Congregation Etz Chayim March 2010 Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

15 Adar Sushan Purim

Morning Service 7:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

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16 Adar Morning Service

7:30 a.m. Evening Service

6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m. Shabbat Across

Winnipeg Shabbat Dinner

6:00 p.m. Candle Lighting

6:00 p.m.

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20 Adar Ki Tissa


Afternoon Service 12:30 p.m.

Jeremy Morantz Bar Mitzvah

5:00 p.m. Shabbat Ends

6:58 p.m.

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9:00 a.m.

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6:11 p.m.

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27 Adar Vayakhel-Pekudei

Morning Service Women�s League

Shabbat 9:00 a.m.


Shabbat Ends 7:10 p.m.

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9:00 a.m.

Change Clock (Spring Ahead)

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6:00 p.m.

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1 Nisan Morning Service


6:00 p.m.

Rosh Chodesh

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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7:22 p.m.

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5 Nisan Vayikra




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9:00 a.m.

Chocolate Seder 1:00 p.m.- 3:00

p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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7:33 p.m.

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12 Nisan Tzav




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9:00 p.m. Search For

Chometz 8:29 p.m.

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Siyum of First Born 7:15 a.m.


Candle Lighting 7:38 p.m.

Erev Pesach 1st Seder

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8:32 p.m. Passover Day 1

2nd Seder Community Seder

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6:00 p.m. Yom Tov Ends

8:39 p.m.

Passover Day 2

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Congregation Etz Chayim April 2010 Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat



6:00 p.m.

Passover Day 3

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7:44 p.m.

Passover Day 4

office closed

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9:00 a.m. Afternoon Service

12:30 p.m. Shabbat Ends

8:44 p.m.

Passover Day 5

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20 Nissn Morning Service

9:00 a.m. Candle Lighting

7:47 p.m.

Passover Day 6

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8:43 p.m. Passover Day 7

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9:00 a.m. Yizkor


Passover Ends 8:48 p.m.

Passover Day 8

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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7:55 p.m.

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26 Nisan Shemini




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9:00 a.m. Holocaust

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

Rosh Chodesh

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1 Iyar Morning Service


6:00 p.m.

Rosh Chodesh

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8:06 p.m.

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3 Iyar Tazria-Metzora Morning Service

9:00 a.m. Afternoon Service

12:30 a.m. Sami Palay Bat

Mitzvah 7:30 p.m.


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9:00 a.m.

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6:00 p.m.

Yom Ha�Atzmaut Israel

Independence Day

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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8:28 p.m.

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10 Iyar Achare-Kedoshim



Micaela Mandelbaum Bat

Mitzvah 7:45 p.m.


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9:00 a.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Dinner


8:28 p.m.

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Tot Shabbat led by Jodi Gilmore & youth helpers

Shabbat mornings: March 6, April 10, May 1 at 10:30 AM

This program designed for 3-5 year olds will include songs, games and stories to engage our

little ones in a fun and meaningful Shabbat experience. Parents are welcome, but may attend regular services if their children are

comfortable in the program

Family Shabbat Services With Joanne Seiff

Shabbat mornings:March 20, April 17, May 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Check out our new interactive Family Shabbat service! Enrich your prayer with singing, stories, and kid-friendly

experiences. Please join us for this special monthly Shabbat service. We hope you�ll leave singing! Joanne Seiff is a newcomer to Winnipeg who loves Shabbat. She also holds graduate degrees in both Education and Religious

Studies. During the week, she writes articles and books, teaches and designs knitting patterns.

You are invited to our Sixth Annual Chocolate Seder

Led by Nola & Matthew Lazar Sunday, March 21st

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

$7.00 per child at the door. A fun filled way for children to explore the meaning of Pesach. For planning purposes, please pre-register by March 16th.

Holocaust Memorial Service At Congregation Etz Chayim

Sunday, April 11 11:00 a.m.

Tikkun Leyl Shavuot

Thursday, May 18 7:30 p.m.

Please watch the

e-bulletin for further information.

Special Shabbat on March 20 Services at 9:00 a.m. and Class at 1:00 p.m.

Kabbalah: From Safed to Hollywood

Rabbi Dr. Neal Rose will be guest Scholar-in-Residence for Shabbat morning services on March 20. The morning�s

sermon will be You Already Know Kabbalah But Don't Realize It. At 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Lounge Rabbi Rose

will discuss Kabbalah in Today's World.

Imagery Returns:

Connecting with the One Instructor: Carol Rose

Thursdays, April 8th- May13th, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Using a form of Jewish meditation called Imagery, we will develop a practice suited to contemporary needs. Classes are experiential in nature. This is an ongoing

class. New students are welcome.

Cost: Members- $100 Nonmembers- $130 Please call 589-6305 by Thursday, April 1st to register.

Judaica Shoppe

B�nai Mitzvah, Weddings, Baby, Engagements Gifts

Full Selection of Judaica Items

Hours of Operation Sundays 10:30 to 12:30

Or by appointments arranged by calling the synagogue office 589-6305

Gift Shop Co-chairpersons: Annette Butler & Jane Reider

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Women�s League Shabbat

Saturday, March 13th 9:00 a.m.

Originally from Ukraine where she trained as a pro-fessional conductor, Lina ar-rived in Canada two years

ago, after eight years in Israel. Throughout her stay in Israel, Lina conducted a number of accomplished choral groups. In Winnipeg, she is the Choir Director of the Congregation Etz Chayim High Holy Day Choir, the Win-nipeg Jewish Children�s Choir, the Senior Women�s Choir, and the Festival Choir. In her spare time, Lina enjoys Yoga and singing in a philharmonic choir. Lina is married to Yuri and they have two children Pavel and Sasha. She is looking forward to meeting members of the congrega-tion.

Program Director, Lina Streltsov

Todah Rabah and L�Hitraot

After serving as Program Director at Congre-gation Etz Chayim since 2004, Trudy Flynn has decided to retire. During her time at the synagogue, Trudy made a great impact on the programming here, developing many new and exciting ideas. We thank Trudy for her com-mitment and the energy she brought to the con-gregation. We wish Trudy the best of luck in her future endeavors and know that she will enjoy time with her grandson �Sy� who lives in Montreal.

Watch for an exciting Women�s League program on Thursday evening, June 3rd

2010 Pesach Survival Guide

Pesach Guide (The following is adapted from a Pesach Guide adopted by the Commit-tee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative Movement. ) The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz (leaven) during Pesach. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of the hametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat hametz, is accomplished by appointing an agent, usually the Rabbi, to handle the sale. It is a valid and legal transfer of ownership. At the end of the holiday, the agent arranges for the reversion of ownership of the now permitted hametz. If ownership of the hametz was not transferred before the holiday, the use of this hametz is prohib-ited after the holiday as well (hametz she-avar alav ha-Pesach). Since the Torah prohibits the eating of hametz during Pesach and since many common foods contain some admixture of hametz, guid-ance is necessary when shopping and preparing for Pesach. During the eight days of Pesach, hametz cannot lose its identity in an admixture. Therefore, the least amount of hametz renders the whole admixture hametz and its use on Pesach is prohibited. However, during the rest of the year, hametz follows the normal rules of admixture; i.e., it loses its identity in an admixture of one part hametz and sixty parts of non-hametz (batel be-shishim). This affords us the opportunity to dif-ferentiate between foods purchased before and for Pesach. What follows is a general guideline. However, the Rabbi should be consulted when any doubt arises. Kosher le Pesach labels that do not bear the name of a Rabbi or one of the recognized symbols of Rabbinic supervision, or which are not integral to the package should not be used without consulting a Rabbi. Prohibited foods include the following: leavened bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers, cereal, coffees containing cereal derivatives, wheat, barley, oats, spelt, rye, and all liquids containing ingredients or flavors made from grain alcohol. Most Ashkenazic authorities have added the following foods (kitniyot) to the above list: rice, corn, millet, legumes (beans and peas; however, string beans are permitted). The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permis-sible, as peanuts are not actually legumes. Some Ashkenazic authorities permit, while others forbid, the use of legumes in a form other than their natural state (for example, corn sweeteners, corn oil, soy oil). Sephardic authorities permit the use of all the above. Consult a Rabbi for guidance in the use of these products. Permitted Foods A. The following foods require no kosher le Pesach label if pur-chased prior to Pesach: unopened packages or containers of natural cof-fee without cereal additives (however, be aware that coffees produced by General Foods are not Kosher for Passover unless marked KP); sugar, pure tea; salt (not iodized); pepper; natural spices; frozen fruit juices with no additives; frozen (uncooked) vegetables (except for legumes see above); milk; butter; cottage cheese; cream cheese; ripened cheeses such as cheddar (hard), Muenster (semi-soft) and Camembert (soft); frozen (uncooked) fruit (with no additives); baking soda.

B. The following foods require no Kosher le Pesach label if purchased before or during Pesach: Fresh fruits and vegetables (except for legumes, see above), eggs, fresh fish and fresh meat. C. The following foods require a Kosher le Pesach label if purchased before or during Pesach: All baked products (matzah, matzah flour, farfel, matzah meal, and any products containing matzah); canned or bottled fruit juices (These juices are often clarified with kitniyot which are not listed among these ingredients, however, if one knows there are no such agents, the juice may be pur-chased prior to Pesach without a Kosher le Pesach label); canned tuna (since tuna, even when packed in water, has often been processed in vegetable broth and/or hydrolyzed protein; however if it is known that the tuna is in water, without any additional ingredients or additives, it may be purchased without a Kosher le Pesach label); wine; vinegar; liquor, oils, dried fruits; candy; chocolate flavored milk; ice cream; yogurt and soda. D. The following processed foods (canned, bottled or frozen) require a Kosher le Pesach label if purchased during Pesach: milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk products, spices, coffee, tea and fish, as well as all foods listed in Category C. Detergents: If permitted during the year, powdered and liquid detergents do not require a Kosher le Pesach label. Medicine: Since hametz binders are used in many pills, the following guidelines should be followed: if the medicine is required for life sustaining therapy, it may be used on Pesach. If it is not for life sustaining therapy, some authorities permit, while others prohibit. Consult a Rabbi. In all cases, capsules are preferable.

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Kashering of Utensils: The process of kashering utensils de-pends on how the utensils are used. According to halakhah, leaven can be purged from a utensil by the same process in which it was absorbed by in the utensil (ke-voleo kakh poleto). Therefore, utensils used in cooking are kashered by boiling, those used in broiling are kashered by fire and heat, and those used only for cold food are kashered by rins-ing. A. Earthenware (china, pottery, etc.) may not be kashered. However, fine translucent chinaware which has not been used for over a year may be used if scoured and cleaned in hot water. B. Metal (wholly made of metal): Utensils used in fire (spit, broiler) must first be thoroughly scrubbed and cleansed and then made as hot as possible. Those used for cooking or eating (silverware, pots) must be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned and completely im-mersed in boiling water. Pots should have water boiled in them which will overflow the rim. The utensils should not be used for a period of at least 24 hours between the cleaning and the immersion in boiling water. Metal baking utensils cannot be kashered. C. Ovens and Ranges: Every part that comes in contact with food must be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned. Then, oven and range should be heated as hot as possible for a half hour. If there is a broil setting, use it. Self-cleaning ovens should be scrubbed and cleaned and then put through the self-cleaning cycle. Continuous clean-ing ovens must be kashered in the same manner as regular ovens. Microwave ovens, which do not cook the food by means of heat, should be cleaned, and then a cup of water should be placed in-side. Then the oven should be turned on until the water disappears. A microwave oven that has a browning element cannot be kashered for Pesach. D. Glassware: Authorities disagree as to the method for kashering drinking utensils. One opinion requires soaking in water for three days, changing the water every 24 hours. The other opinion re-quires only a thorough scrubbing before Pesach, or putting them through a dishwasher. E. Dishwasher: After not using the machine for a period of 24 hours, a full cycle with detergent should be run. F. Electrical Appliances: If the parts that come into contact with hametz are removable, they can be kashered in the appropriate way (If metal, follow the rules for metal utensils). If the parts are not removable, the appliance cannot be kashered. (all exposed parts should be thoroughly cleaned). G. Tables, Closets and Counters: If used with hametz, they should be thoroughly cleaned and covered, and then they may be used. H. Kitchen Sink: A metal sink can be kashered by thor-oughly cleaning and then pouring boiling water over it. A porcelain sink should be cleaned and a sink rack used. If, however dishes are to be soaking in a porcelain sink, a dish basin should be used. I. Hametz and Non-Passover Utensils: Non-Passover dishes, pots and hametz whose ownership has been transferred should be separated, locked up or covered, and marked in order to prevent accidental use.

Selling Your Hametz

Observance of Pesach requires that �No leavened substance be found within your home�. These things are to be sealed away in a special storage place, and the own-ership transferred to a non-Jew during the Festival, through a bill of sale. Proper observance of Pesach therefore requires the sale of your hametz. And we aim to make it easy for you to do so. Your don�t have to go out and hire an attor-ney to draw up a bill of sale. Instead, you can arrange for this sale of your hametz by sending the form below to Rabbi Lander at the Synagogue office. There is no charge for selling hametz on your behalf. Instead, it is customary to make a contribution for Ma�ot Hittim.

2010 Pesach Survival Guide

Hametz Sale Form

Dear Rabbi Lander,

I hereby appoint you as my agent to sell my hametz before the beginning of Pesach. My hametz will be set aside in a separate area of my home by Sunday, March 28th, no later than 10:30 a.m. This includes all hametz which I own or will acquire, which is located at the address(es) listed below (include not only your home address, but also vacation homes, places of business, dormitory rooms, etc.):

Name(s)

______________________________________________ Phone

______________________________________________ Address(es):

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ PR06

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Siyum of First Born

Monday, March 29th 7:15 a.m.

Rabbi Lander will be conducting the Siyum of the Firstborn, depending on the number of people registered.

If you are a first born child and want to attend the service, please

call the office at 589-6305 by Monday, March 15th

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Upgrading of Cemeteries

Congregation Etz Chayim has embarked on an upgrading of our cemeteries. We have evaluated our needs and are in the proc-ess of correcting deficiencies that exist in the Bnay Abraham and Hebrew Sick Cemeteries, and Rosh Pina Memorial Park. We are offering you the opportunity to share in beautifying our memorial sites. As part of the upgrading program we are install-ing row markers and park benches for the comfort of visitors to the cemeteries. These row markers and benches are available for purchase to memorialize a loved one. The availability of these markers and benches for sale is limited. If you wish a special lo-cation for the bench or the row marker, we suggest that you call Jocelyn Greenwood, the Funeral Coordinator of Congregation Etz Chayim at 589-6305 ext.214 after to guarantee the marker or bench location of your choice. The bronze row markers, set on a granite base, identify the sec-tion and plot number. Each marker purchased will be engraved with the name of the donor/s and the individual being memorial-ized. Each row marker purchased will cost $360.00 and a tax re-ceipt for the full amount will be issued. The park bench will have a plaque affixed, which will be en-graved with the name of the donor/s and the individual/s being memorialized. The cost of each park bench is $1,000.00, and a full tax receipt will be issued. Another important way to commemorate the name of a loved one in perpetuity is to purchase a Memorial Plaque on a Yahrzeit Board in the Etz Chayim Memorial Lounge. A memorial light will be illuminated on the date of the Yahrzeit and on Yom Kip-pur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach, and Shavuot. The cost of each Yahrzeit plaque is $350.00 and a full tax receipt will be issued. For further information, contact our funeral coordinator, Jocelyn Greenwood.

Cemetery News

Congregation Etz Chayim extends heartfelt sympathies to the families

of the late

Doreen Shapera Cheryl (Mainster) Lewin

Morris Altman Kay Sera

Irwin Shwortz Joseph Lavitt Nate Ratson

Funeral Arrangements

If you should need to make funeral ar-rangements during regular office hours, please call the Congregation Etz Chayim of-fice at 589-6305 and ask to speak to the Fu-neral Coordinator. If you need to call after regular office hours, please call 589-6305 extension 214 and follow the instructions on the voice mail. The Funeral Coordinator will return your call as soon as possible. Between midnight and 7:00 a.m. please call the Chesed Shel Emes office at 582-5088 and the answering service will page the Ex-ecutive Director of the Chesed Shel Emes, Rena Boroditsky.

Flower Services Form

1. Name of Deceased: _____________________________________ Plot # ________ $250 ______

2. Name of Deceased: _____________________________________

Plot # ________ $250 _______ Please Charge

Name: ______________________________________

MasterCard____ Visa___ American Express____

Credit Card #____________________________________________

expiry date __________

Flower Service

Rosh Pina Memorial Park provides a flower service beginning the Friday before Mother�s Day (weather permitting). Flowers are placed in vases every two weeks and continues until mid September. If a foot marker does not have a conven-tional vase, please call the office 589-6305 for details. The cost of the flowers is $250 per vase, per season. Included are one dozen carnations, statice, and greens every two weeks. We encourage you to complete the form and return it with your cheque made payable to Rosh Pina Memorial Park, or provide your Visa or MasterCard Information.

Bnay Abraham Cemetery, Hebrew Sick Cemetery,

Rosh Pina Memorial Park Summer drive in hours begin

May 3rd, 2010 Monday to Friday hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Saturday Sunday hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For after hours access to the cemetery use the walk -in gates.

Courtesy of Elcheshen�s Photography Studio

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Boguslaw Stras, Executive Chef

Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Torte

To make arrangements for a Simcha

give Ted Charles a call at 589-6305 extension 522

Lemon Freeze

From our large ballroom and intimate lounge, to the inspired food and professional service, you can rest assured that your

Simcha will be a truly memorable event.

Whatever the occasion we make it easy for you. Be it

family celebrations, weddings, anniversaries,

holiday dinners, office receptions, and fund-raising events, we�ll create a

memorable event exclusively for you.

We will tailor-make your Simcha to your specific requirements and special

attention will be given to all the small details that makes

such a big difference.


Ted Charles, Catering Manager


Volunteer with the Congregation Etz Chayim Social Action Committee

Volunteer at Winnipeg Harvest where we pack boxes and help get out food to those in our city who need it. This is a special mitzvah of Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness) and Tikkun

Olam (repair of the world).

March 8 April 25 May 10 June 21

All times 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Congregation Etz Chayim Staff

Senior Rabbi ��..�� Rabbi Larry Lander, extension 224 Cantorial Soloist�� Tracy Kasner Greaves, extension 229 Rabbi Emeritus �� Rabbi Peretz Weizman Rabbi Emeritus ��. Rabbi Shalom Rappaport z�l Torah Reader��. Leon Berger Executive Director��. Jonathan Buchwald, extension 213 Accountant��. Heather Bater, extension 225 Funeral Coordinator��... Jocelyn Greenwood, extension 214 Program Director��. Lina Streltsov, extension 230 Executive Chef�� Boguslaw Stras extension 222 Catering Manager�� Ted Charles, extension 522 Administrative Staff ��... Darlene Davis, extension 210 Administrative Staff�� Linda Waldman, extension 211 Maintenance Supervisor��.. Yan Bletnitsky Cemetery/Security Foreman�� Robert Hopkins

Congregation Etz Chayim Board of Directors

Executive Committee Howard Kideckel, President

Kim Hirt, Vice President Brent Apter, Secretary

Barbara Hirt, Immediate Past President Ivor Berman

Gloria Mendelson

Members at Large Joel Cogan

Jodi Gilmore Jeff Goldstein Dina Granove

Lil Hirt Howard Jesierski

Sam Katz Nola Lazar

Estrid Mandel/Rochelle Litman Myron Schultz Simon Simkin

Shelley Werner Frank White

Congregation Etz Chayim 123 Matheson Avenue East Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 0C3 Phone: 589-6305 Fax: 582-0246 E Mail Address: [email protected] www.etzchayim.ca

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Book Club

History of Love by Nicole Krauss is the next Book Club selection. Our meeting will be on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM. Please call the synagogue office at 589-6305 for further information.

Wish List • Laptop computer

• Replacing stained glass windows on Matheson Avenue

• Megilla Esther booklets • CD player - high quality with remote • Video camera • Small picture book library • Tisha B�Av books

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