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JEWISH WKSTERN BULLETIN
Friday, May 17, 19(
Jack Kofiman passes Nay 5
JACK I. KOFFMAN
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Jack   Isaac   Koffman,    well I known local B'nai B*rith worker' and founder of Koff man Food Importers Ltd., passed away here May 5. He was 70 years of age.
Born July 13, 1897, in Ekatrinis-lov, Russia, he came to Canada in 1905 as a young child. A resident of Winnipeg until 1926, Mr. Koffman moved to Vancouver 42 years ago. He was founder and, at his death, president of Koffman Food Importers Ltd.
Affectionately known as "JJ.", he was for many years a leader in the Jewish community. His first commimal love was B'nai B'rith for whom he worked unceasingly. Mr. Koffman was twice president of Vancouver lodge and
during his second term as president, was instrumental in formation of Lion's Gate lodge as a second B'nai B'rith lodge in the City. He was also one of the driving forces towards establishment of a Hillel chapter at U.B.C.
A long time member of Beth Israel Congregation, he was for many years active as a member of its board. During the 1940's, he was general chairman of Vancouver Section, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; a son, Morley; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Friedman; four grandchildren; four brothers, Harold and Saul, of Vancouver, and Norman and Albert of Winnipeg; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Aron.
Funeral services were held May 7 at Schara Tzedeck chapel with Rabbi Wilfred Solomon and Can-or M. Nixon officiating. Interment followed at Beth Israel cemetery. Chevra Kadisha was in charge of arrangements.
On Monday evening, April 29, Shalom Kalfon conducted a group of 70 adults from Metropolitan United Church through Temple Emanuel synagogue, followed by a lengthy question and answer period. The group expressed their sincere appreciation to Mr. Kalfon for a most interesting and informative evening. ♦    * ♦
Victoria branch. National Council of Jewish Women, presented their Mental Health play reading for the Jewish community, and members of the Mental Health association on May 1. The play was presented in the synagogue social hall, directed by Nancy Halpern, with reading parts done by Carla Levinson, Jane Scherzer and Marge Shaffer. Following the play, a panel discussion and ques-
Mrs. Becky Sokolov passes in Winmpeg
CARD OF THANKS
MRS. STANLEY (NINA) BLANK
Wishes to express her sin-cerest thanks to her relatives and friends for the cards, flowers and kind wishes received by her during- her recent illness in the hospital.
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tional vice-president of the organization. Her oratory and humorous writings were known across the country as was her re-r cord of work and achievement on behalf of Israel.
Known everywhere as "Becky* Sokolov, she was also a member of National Council of Jewish Women, ORT and on the board
of Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University. She was recently recipient of a Centennial Medal.
tion and answer period were conducted by panel moderator. Ken Levinson, with panel members, Dr. Oliver Henderson,^ psychiatrist. Dr. Pam Duncan, clinical psychologist, and Mrs. Aileen Barer, R.N. and mother of five. Refreshments were served by members of the host giroup, and branch president, Leah Levitt, welcomed the guests and thanked participants.
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Grandmother of the bride; Mrs. Sonia Rose, entertained at the tea hour in her Weald road home on Sunday, May 5, for Miss Andrea Rose, bride-elect o£ June 3. The bride, her mother, Mrs. R. H. Rose, and future niother-in-law, Mrs. Fill, all wore corsages that carried out the flower color scheme of pink and white. Pouring tea was guest Mrs. Freda Gar-finkle, of Vancouver. Another out-of-town guest was Mrs, Harry Swartz of Seattle.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Shafron have recently r e t u r n e d from Vancouver where they celebrated >
the birth of their 13th grandchild, y A fA CPATTfr a boy, Adam Brent, bom to Ruth f«
and Harvey Shafron, on April 24. J.C.C. Young Adults are head-j Rabbi and Mrs. Bert Woythaler ing down to Seattle over the longj of Los Angeles, parents of the weekend to participate in threiei baby's mother, were also in Van-1 days of activities planned by!
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couver for the Bris. This is first grandchild for the Wby| thalers, and was a birthday pres* ent for Mrs. Woythaler.
Regular meeting of Hadassj took place May 7 when it wj decided to cancel the May 25 social. Plans were started for ai^ M.D.A. luncheon in June. It announced at the meeting that Mrs. R. D. Barer has been ai pointed a member-at-large Hadassah-Wizo.
Regular meeting of Sisterhoo( Emanuel will be held on Tues day. May 21, in the synagogue social hall.
Annual meeting and electioi of officers of Congregation Eman^ uel will be held Sunday, May 26J at 8 p.m., in the synagogue s<>-^ cial hall.
Francis Barnett, eldest son oi Mr. and Mrs. John Barnett, hs received "honorable mention"^ for his essay entered in a Com-? monwealth-wide essay contest. Francis wrote on Disraeli, Pear-^ son. Smuts and MacKenzie King, four people who helped build the| Commonwealth. He will be pre-] sented with an award on June 8, | by Lt Gov. G. Pearkes at the] Art Gallery, Victoria.       - AJB;]
YOUTH COIHMfa SERVICES TOMORROW
May 17, there will be synagogue] services and an Oneg Shabbat; on Saturday, May 18, a cocktail i . , dance is planned and Sunday's
ProH^noocaH K„ fKvn^ wi, ' Friday night service at CongTc- program includes a barbecue Predeceased by three broth-, gation Beth Israel will commence Umch and later a Coffee Klatch
MBS. H. SOKOLOV
Mrs. Rebecca Sokolov passed away April 18 in St. Boniface hospital, Winnipeg. She was 69 years old.
Born in Russia and coming to Canada as a child, she resided in Winnipeg. Known nationally in Canada for her work with Canadian Hadassah-Wizo, she was life member and honorary na-
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express deep gratitude to relatives, friends and community organizations for their thoughtful expressions of sympathy on the loss of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, MRS. ROSE ELSTYNE. We are especially grateful for the helpfulness of Charles Shore and Joel Weinstein. Special thanks also to Rabbi W. Solomon, Cantor M. Nixon, Dr. Mike Wolochow, Dr. W. Goldman, Congregation Beth Israel and Chevra Kadisha.
William Elstyne, Kenneth and Harriet Elstyne, Morris and Arlene Huberman and Families.
ers, Louis, Maurice and Saul Ru-soff, she is survived by her husband, Hyman; a son, David; two daughters, Mrs. William (Judith) Levine of Hamilton, Ont., anc Mrs. Frank (Sheila) Moser of Jerusalem, Israel; eight grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Jessie) Allman of Vancouver, Mrs. David (Fanny) Brownstone and Mrs. George (Lola) Sures of Winnipeg, Mrs. Abe (Bess) Wexler and Mrs. Samuel (Hilda) Arkoff of Los Angeles.
Dave Barrett namedl JJ.S.A. director
Mrs. M. J. Preiman, chairman of the Jewish Family Service Agency, annoimced this week that the board had accepted, with re^et, Mrs. Dorothy Bennett's resignation as executive director. Mrs. Bennett, recently married, is leaving the Agency to start a family.
"Our Board appreciates the dedicated service Mrs. Bennett has given to the community and wishes her every happiness," Mrs. Freiman noted.
At the same time she announced that David Barrett would be replacing Mrs. Bennett as executive director.
at 8:15 p.m. tonight, and will be hosted by Seattle Lamplights, conducted by Dr. David T. Zack, Anyone interested in participat-president of the Congregation, ing in this weekend is asked to Cantor Murray Nixon will chant call Susan Brown, 261-7840; the liturgy, assisted by the Beth vicky Lesk, RE3-4605; or Esther Israel Choir under the direction Sapoznick, 738-2435, to make re-of Mr. S. Pelman. Mrs. D. Fran- j servations. kenburg will speak on the State | of Israel, as she saw it during her recent visit there. Oneg Shabbat following will be tendered by friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Korsch, on the occasion of their 25th anniversary.
Sabbath morning service, Saturday, May 19, will be conducted by Grade eight students of Beth Israel Religious School, imder direction of Cantor Murray Nixon. The service commences at 9:15 a.m.
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Songs and dances delight aadienee
Presentation  of  "Songs and! dances from around the world", held at the Centre as part of its] "Festival" confirmed many a belief that "Festivals have value".
The swirl of pipes and elegant Scottish dress . . . the Irish dancers who have the typical fey charm and freshness . . . Scandinavian and French Canadian! songs simg with special feeling! because the artists were native born . , . and Gerry Cohen, a performer of polish and ease, who j should have gone on for hours I ; with his Israel and Hebrew songs ... the audience loved them all as they did the Nirkoda and Contemporary dance group.
Choreography, costumes, lighting and versatility of the Nirkoda dancers was superb. It is I with the greatest reigret that we| hear that Linda Rubin, their director, will be leaving for the] big city, New York. We are con-i vinced that she will be going onward and upward. But our loss must be their gain and we shall I have a hard time to try and replace such talent.
Michael Goldberg did a marvellous job as M.C. But it was! the audience that was remarkable. The rapport was immediate! and results proved "A happening, an experience'. S.V.
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