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BM. offers lecture series
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With a new Sunday night series of women's issues classes underway. Rabbi David Bassous of Congregation Beth Hamidrash continues to expand his full range of adult courses.
The women's classes take place each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Heather street synagogue.
Bassous also offers a Tuesday lunchtime class for those who believe Judaism is overly concerned with rituals. "Duties of the Heart" will dis-
cuss the requirements of pure motivation and intention in the performance of good deeds, v
On Tuesday evenings at 7:30 the "Ethics from Sinai" series examines the Mishnaic classic's teachings about morality and ethics in daily life.
In preparation for the climax of the Jewish year, Beth Hamidrash hosts "Talks on Spiritual Awakening" on Wednesday nights at 7:30.
For details contact Louise Houta at 872-3387 or 872-4222;
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permanent funding list which allows us to breathe more easily and not be under constant stress," said Rubens.
Members themselves are full of praise for the L'Chaim Centre, its warm atmosphere and.helpful volunteers.
"The people here are very friendly. It's like home," said one member. She belonged to Golden Age Club at the JCC for nine years, until health-wise it became too much for her to get around.
"I like everything here, it's wonderful," said a 78-year-old member. "There are very good companions. I come here twice a week and do exercises.
There is also bingo, outings — lovely."
A balanced male presence appears to be missing at the centre. One lone male was among Wednesday's 12 participants. "We used to have quite a few men," Ethel Hogg (volunteer coordinator) told The Bulletin, "but some have moved to the Louis Brier Home."
Bunny Rubens revealed that behind the enjoyment there is a lot of hard work by a dedicated and devoted team. She herself does not leave the work behind at the end of the day.
"I work pvery day," she said. "I have a problem — I get involved with my people!"
KALEIDOSCOPE '39
' By PHIL LEVINE
Canada's first national talk show hostess is fluent in Yiddish.
That may surprise some people, but Shirley Solomon, host of the new daily CTV talk show Shirley, believes that her Jewish background will help her to commiserate with the problems faced by her diverse audience.
"My mother was a Survivor of Auschwitz so I understand the feelings of alienation and despair that people can experience. I hope to deal with universal topics that are important in people's lives," Solomon told The Bulletin during a visit to Vancouver.
Born in Fulda, West Germany, Solomon's family moved to Canada in 1955. Her parents, Torontonians Helen and Sam Goodman, are originally from Lodz, Poland, She has a 17 year old daughter Stephanie, and her husband, Les Kottler, happens to be her producer.
A former co-host of the CTV (seen on BCTV in Vancouver) show Lifetime, Solomon is a veteran in television. In addition to Lifetime, her broadcasting experience includes hosting a local Toronto Jewish show, Chai, in addition to many years of on-air work for Global Television Network.
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Q: What does Kaleidoscope mean to you as a Jewish woman?
A: For me, personally, to be involved in organizing an event such as Kaleidoscope is, in many ways, a culmination of my activities to date in this city and in th community. It is also a reflection of my life in Vancouver, as a Jewish child, attending Talmud Torah and participating in Jewish youth organizations, as a student, attending the Hebrew university of Jerusalem and now as a married woman and mother with two young children who are, in turn, attending the very institutions and participating in the various activities that were a part of my life. With a six-year old who will be entering grade one at Talmud Torah and a two-year old who will be attending "What Do I Do When I'm Two?" at the Jewish Community Centre, I am acutely aware of the role that the Jewish community and my Jewishness have played in my life and are now playing in the lives of my children. I have always' felt involved and committed to Jewish causes and purposes but perhaps, now as 1 am in
Young swimmer
JERUSALEM — Montreal swimmer Chantal Harrison, 14, became the youngest gold medallist at the 13th Maccabi Games with her 200-metre butterfly.
The United States beat Canada 1-0 for the softball title.
In golf, American Ted Shore won the gold, two strokes better than Jeffrey Halper of Canada, one of two joint runners-up.
" "thejp^^ ish children, I become more aware of that commitment, how important it is and how important it is to be informed on issues and concerns that affect Jews throughout the world.
Q: What do you expect the conference will achieve?
A: Our hope is that Kaleidoscope will educate, stimulate, inspire and excite those who attend. We hope that women who attend will arrive with interest iand curiosity at Kaleidoscope — which begins Monday, Sept. 18,7:30 p.m. at Temple Sholom — and will leave after lunch Tuesday, Sept. 19, with an elevated consciousness of their role in the Jewish community, locally and abroad, an increased awareness of Jewish issues and more informed ways of dealing with these issues, enhanced skills in such areas as family communication, dealing with anger and taking charge of one's health and the medical system.
By gathering together annually to attend a forum of this nature, I feel that not only will we be better informed and educated on the issues that touch us, but also it is an opportunity to form more of a community bond amongst Jewish women here.
Q: Anything else?
A: I would like to thank all the volunteers who have worked so hard in making Kaleidoscope '89 a reality. To name but a few, committee chairpersons are: Linda Cohen, physical arrangements; Nancy Goldberg, food; Pam Groberman, decorations; Gloria Hendin and Julie Seelig, program; Raquel Hirsch, publicity, Betty Jane Israels, registration.
audiences from across the country so that people can discuss issues from coast to coast," explains Solomon.
Is it journalism or entertainment? "I make no apologies for trying to be entertaining," she responds. "I don't want people to watch us just because we're Canadian. I think we can be informative and entertaining at the same time."
Aware of charges against some American talk shows of sensationalism for the sake of ratings, Solomon doesn't believe her show will have that problem. "I think Canadians can be just as passionate about issues as Americans. The difference is that we are more reflective and willing to delve deeper than they are. Our show will mirror that fact.
"For example, when we were all yelling at each other about free trade during the last election, did you see anything about that on Donahue ' or Oprah? Of course not. That is what I mean about needing a Canadian perspective."
Among topics already planned are teen gangs, sexual abuse in the church, and racism in Canada. "But we will also deal with lighter topics like 'mom always liked you best' or *is there sex q/irer marriage'? No one wants to be serious all the time, and
SHIRLEY SOLOMON, host of new daily talk show, Shirley.
a smile.
Solomon adds that the initial response to the pilot episode was quite favorable and audience participation was impressive. "People were so worried that a Canadian audience would be too reserved to participate in the discussion. Well, it was just the opposite. Our audience asks the questions and I think people will be surprised at how unreserved Canadians can be.'
home, (despite a recent stroke, her father continues to attend
ican talk shows like Donahue and Oprah, but with some noticeable differences.' "We will have a Canadian perspective and will have satellite
Dan plays one-man band
Sisters reunite after 14 years
MONTREAL — A touching reunion took place at Mirabel Airport between two sisters and their families who had been separated for 14 years.
Lilia Rabinovitch, of Leningrad, was reunited with her sister. Alia Wolfsohn, who lives in Winnipeg.
Rabinovitch and her husband, Alexander, a radio engineer, arrived in Montreal on an Aeroflot flight from Moscow, together with Alexander's parents, Gabriel, 85, and Galina, 81, and their children,'Boris, 16, and Inna, 5.
Officials from the Canadian Jewish Congress, along with Sen. Nathan Nurgitz from Winnipeg, representing External Affairs Minister Joe Clark, as well as numerous friends and a throng of media, greeted the Rabinovitches on their arrival.
^Alexander Rabinovitch appeared on television to thank the CJC, the Canadian government and numerous personalities who had intervened with the Soviet Union on their behalf.
His elderly father, Gabriel, complained that before leaving Moscow, Soviet authorities confiscated his Hebrew prayer books. The Rabinovitches will stay temporarily in Winnipeg, waiting for a job opportunity for Alexander.
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*Dan the man' drew a crowd around him when he played his one-man band in his own booth during the recent Lubavitch children's rally at Chabad House. This colorful character is really Dan Per-syko, a Jewish musician who lives in the Gulf Islands.
His one man 'orchestra', as he calls it, comprises numerous musical instruments, including accordion, trumpet, trombone, percussion instruments, harmonica, pan pipes, kazoo and keyboard.
Dan's own background is nearly as diverse as his musical instruments. He was born in Poland, brought up in the Soviet Union, returning to Poland in 1945. The following year he arrived as a refugee in the U.S. where he became an American citizen. However, he married a Canadian and has lived here for 20 years.
Persyko has played previously at the Vancouver Jewish Community Centre, and for Lubavitch.
"1 came to Lubavitch through my devotion to Ha Shem!" he exclaimed. "Lubavitch to me represents some of the links with Judaism that were almost wiped out living in the Soviet Union. Lubavitch offers a centre of Yid-dishkeit here that is second to none."
Bonds' Peerce noted
NEW YORK Alice Peerce, national vice-chairwoman of the State of Israel Bonds Organization, has received the Friends of the David Yellin Teachers College, Golda ,Meir Award' .ha.
shul every day), Solomon feels her Jewishness is a pivotal part of her life.
"When my family came over here, we had nothing and had lost almost everyone in the war. I really believe that my background makes me more sensitive to the social
problems we will deal with on the show."
Calling Vancouver an "extraordinarily beautiful city," Solomon says the city was considered as a possible home for the Shirley show, but that ^ logistics made it impossible. However, because of the coast-to-coast satellite audience participation, she feels the program can escape the feeling of regionalization.
"It will truly be a national talk show and it will give people irt VancouFver a-chance to compare their views with those of people across the country. It is a unique experience and will provide Canadians with a chance to get to know each other better," she says.
Viewers will get a chance to judge for themselves when Shirley premieres on BCTV at 3 p.m. on Sept. II.
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eager to find out more about this transaction and would like to contact this gentleman. Would you have the address where I could 'write to him — or to the "Council of Jews in West Germany"? Would that be Bonn or Beriin?
I would be most grateful for your kind assistance in this matter. I do not want to "miss-the boat," seeing it was mentioned well over a year ago already. Thank you very much in advance.
URSULA KOSSE
West Vancouver
Editor*s note: Good news! The West German consulate came through with Heinz Galinski's address. He can be reached c/o Judische Gemeinde zo Berlin, Sasanenstrasse 79-80, Postal Code 1000, West Beriin 12, West Germany. Telephone (Oil) 49-30-8842030.
The Jeyyi'sh Quiz
QUESTIONS:
(1) What minor festival is celebrated on the 15th of Av "(August 16th in 1989)7 "
(2) What does Tu B'Av commemorate?
(3) Name the network of religious schools for girls which operate under the auspices of Agudat Israel, an ultra-Orthodox organization.
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ANSWERS:
(1) Tu B'Av (the 15th of Av).
(2) It was a day of rejoicing in Second Temple times. On this date, unmarried girls danced in the vineyards of Judea and urged young men to select brides (Mishna Taanit 4.8).
(3) Beth Jacob Schools.
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