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JEWISH WESTERN BULLETIN
Friday/November 9,
TALMUD TORAH GRADUATES
OUTSTANDING NEW CITIZENS VENTURE FORTH IN LIFE
Beth Israel appoints executive
BY ANITA WATERMAN
During the course of the past few years, reports on the progress of Taimud Torah graduates have come to our attention, bringing news of achievement in al] the desired fields—scholar, larsh^p, citizenship end athletics.
Certainly native talent and ability should not be understated, but the extra individual attention possible in classes: the good study habits a.nd constant exercise of active minds that are prodded to application by the double curriculum, rather than being permitted to slip into apathy through lack of challenge; the sense of security estp-blished by knowledge of, and pride in, our culture, history and background—all these things combine to produce a student who is well adjusted and well prepared to venture : forth in life and become a well
integrated and worthwhile citi- graduates^ are holding key posi-zen; besides being. an outstanding member of the Jewish com-Tiunity.
Mr. Joseph Simon, president, tional council of that organiza-this week announced the ap-jtion.
Sandra Waterman has been able to maintain an "A" stand-ing from grades 7-9, having first entered Point Grey Junior High school p.nd Magee since leaving the Talmud Torah. In the athletic field, Sandra first received a Physical Education award in Grade 7, Ba-ntam Cup and Runners medal in grade 8 and remains an active participant in gll school sports through grades 9 and 10. Magee High school offers only 4 "Block" awards annually to grade 9 students, of which Sandra was one of . the winners. The Block s.ward is given for outstanding effort in P.E., scholarship, entertainment and service.
tions on Student Council bodies in both Churchill and J Eric Hamber. Jerry Wosk and Ralph Zbai-sky for example, but we hear there are many more .- . .
WE KNOW THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES, and the Talmud Torah would appreciate hearing from all graduates who have attained some measure of success in their various endeavors. Please address your information to Mrs. M. J Waterman, c/o Vancouver Talmud Torah 995 West 27th Ave., Vancouver 9, B.C.
pointment of M. Harry Ginsberg
as executive director of the Con gregation Beth Israel.
Mr. Ginsberg comes from a
synagogue-minded family, his brother Max having served three terms as:president of Holy Bios-Mr. Ginsberg brings to this" som Temple in Toronto, and his
sister, Mrs. David Liss, was for many years assistant to Rabbi Aron and editor of the Bulletin of the Congregation Shaarey Ze-dek in Winnipeg.
position over 40 years of expe-
SANDRA WATERMAN
SUSAN ZIMMERMAN
Susan Zimmerman moved to Edith Cavell from Talmud Torah and was winner of both a citizenship and scholarship, award while serving as presi-demt of her class. Not satisfied with proficiency in two lan-guagesj Hebrew ^nd EnglishV Susan went on to win a French award and one of the last scholarship awards given by King Edward High school. For extra curriculum Susan entered ♦:he 13th Anniversary of the State of Israel essay contest and came up a winner. She still excels in the field of elocution and is a member of Eric Ham-ber's Drama club and on the executive of the McMillan club.
Malcolm Weinstein \yas the first Talmud Torah graduate to chant his Bar-Mitzvah Haftorah. The first year he left Talmud Torah he received both a scholarship and citizen award from Edith Cavell school. He continued to win scholarships throughout high school, and graduated to attend University pharjng the second highest standing (with another Jewish boy).-At the university lie has managed to win a governmeut scholarship every year.. But Malcolm is not all brain—after gradtiaiting from Talmud Torah," he served as president of U.S.Y. and went on later to serve thq entire Pacific Region as president of A.Z.A. and now holds the position of secretary to his fraternity.
Lanny Beckman, another graduate, also has maintained m honor standing throughout high school and university. Lanny has received many bursaries and scholarships, graduating from second year with an average of S9.9.
Many of our more recent
Congregation Temple Emanuel of. Victoria will-be,headed, by Morris Greene during the cominpf year. • Mr. Greene was elected by acclamation at a recent meet ng of the community, succeeding Mr. Abe Libby who had served two terms as president. Other officers elected were: vice-president, Jerome Angel; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. M. L. Greene. The following were elected trustees: J. Kraisney, M. Menkes, D. Rankin, R. Rose, Mrs. B. Pack-ford, A. Bernard, N. Loomer, Mrs. A. Rose, S. E. Levy, Mrs.
A. E. Alexandor, A. Libby. Committees: Ritual, N. Loomer; edu^ cation, Max Menkes; building, J. Krasney; reception, A. Libby; social and a.uxiliary, Mrs. A. E. Alexandor; constitution, D. Rankin; finance, Ray Rose, M. Greene, J. Angel, N. Loomer and Mrs.
B. Packford; sick and visiting, A. Libby.
\ A Hadassah meeting" "was held on Tuesday,; October 30. Plans were discussed and finalized' for what n-omises" to be a most successful affair Thursday, Mov. 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sand-wich-making on. Wednesday night, November 14, at 8:30 p.m. will take place at the home of Louise Gordon.
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The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, at its recent national executive meeting in Toronto, passed a resolution in full support of International Co-operation year. Letters to this effect have^ been->ent to Prime Minister Diefen*' '^aker, the Right Honorable Howard Green and -U.N. Acting Secretary General, U Thant, recommending United Nations sponsorship.
In reference to' this resolution, while on a field trip to the Lethbridge section, Mrs. V. Drache, national vice-president stressed that, "in a changing community, women are fast becoming n^the leisure class. With- fewer 'babies and longer life, women are in a strategic wsition to influence the direction for positive voluntary action through the dempcr-atie process in community life."
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rience and activity in congregational and synagogue activities.
In 1921 he was apponted secretary of the Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Winnipeg, and held that position until 1939, when as
a manufacturers agent, his firm transferred him to Calgary, Alta. where he resumed his various communal activities.
In March of 1949, he was again transferred, this time to Vancouver, and iminediately sought a Congregation with which to become affiliated, and chose Beth Israel. His synagogue experience soon became evident, and he was elected to th board of dirctors in 1954, and the fol-Ipwing year was elected to the office of second vice-president which he held for two years; then first vice-n'-esident for two years, and finally president for the two years of 1959 and 1960; and currently he is the honorary financial secretary.
In 1957 Mr. Ginsberg was elected president of the Pacific Northwest Region of the Urtited Synagogue of America, and in May of 1958 a very successful conference was held in Harrison Hot Springs at which he presided. Many of his ideas for the Region were adopted and plemented.
In January of 1962 at the biennial conventiohrof the;U Synagogue of America in New York, he was electied to- the na-
In T 924 Mr. Ginsberg became a Ben Brith and has been a continuous member since that time in Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.
Next to the synagogue, he was deeply interested in Masonry. In 1925 he was initiated into Mount Sinai Lodge in Winnipeg, in 1935 w^as elected the Master of the Lodge, and in appreciation of his dedicated work through the years, he was in 1955 elected an Honofary Life Member of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba.
De.«'pite m^ny intere^+c he still has time for several hobbies, has an electrically equipped wood working shop in his home, is an ardent istamp col. lector; and does some oil paint-* ing.
He has one son, Albert Basil, living in Calgary, and one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Lois) Stark, who each have two children of their own. He is "aided and abetted" in his varied activities by his understanding wife Thelma, who possesses a very fine record of her own for com munity service in the three ci ties where they have lived.
Beth Isr6el isefs late Fridoy services
The late Frid?y night ser vices will be held on Novembe 9 at 8:15 p.m. and Rabbi Ber A. W^ythaler has chosen for hi sermon, "If Abraham woul live today?"
Cantor Abraham DeUtsch wil chant the prayers assisted - b" the choir ursder the directio" of Mr. Sol Pelman.
Michael Paul Sheren, son .o ^{[r. and Mrs. Albert Sheren wil chant the Kiddush on the occa sion of his Bar-Mitzvah. Th Oneg Sh^bbat following th services will be tendered by th grandparents of the Be-r-Mitzv^ boy, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wasel
During Sabbath mornih Services, commencing at 9:3 ajn., Michael Sheren will b called to the Torah on his Bar Mitzvah and recite the Maftir The Kiddush following -th services will be tehdisred by hi parents, Mr. and Mrs, Alber Sheren.
Stall appointments^ m Talmud Tpnh
The Talmud Torah is very the grades 7 and 8 student pleased to wejLcome to the istaff which is in the process of bein
Mr. Murray Kcfnig, well known to local residjents a lading: lyric baritone; for the: past ten seasons with. TiU.T.S. and as a TV and radio personality, Who has accepted the appointment of director of the Junior Congregation choir ^nd of th^ about to be formed ■■ folk music choir. While associated with the Vancouver Opera Association he trained and cosducted its boys' choir and as member of the Canadian Opera company he toured Europe in 1959 and Canada on two occasions.
formed and scneduied to mence shortly. <
The school ;i$ also pleased to welcome as temporary appdinfr ments to the staff Mr. Amos No-terzor, Grade 6, and Mr. Shike Baru, Grade 7, both of whpiri have been teaching >at the Jiet^ Israel Religious schibol for-fiome years. In addition to their teaching duties. Mr. -Noterzor will di*^ rect the Arts; and Crafts Sroiip ,jSind Mr. Barii the Chog-ivrr^r
ants to re'cite th blessing for candlelightihg an Kiddush at the Oneg Shabb Assembly on Friday, Ncfy<ei^ 9th are Barabara Barak a n Lloyd Paftar, Grade 6.
A special Remenibrance Pa Assembly combined ^w^^ . th Oneg Shabbat -will be. held. Friday^ Nov. 9, commencing 2:20 p.m. Mr. A. M. Tbbmpso . Grade .7, a veteran of Worl War . II will lead the. s^ssen^ and the program iticliides reflttditioxi of :^'In Flanders Field the iMemorijal 'i^^ by Mr.' S; Bani and ia' ri of selected ishorai-^ itmis. ] resentative meinbers of .>1 vScoiits, Young Judaeaahd'Ha jonim ^ drgamza ;wii the Guard oi^ Honor o>l the bearing -parties-most vA*eEK)m^ to" be t>r(^nt this assemblyr ' r-^ - - - •
