4—THE BULLETIN—Friday, June 16, 1922
"We shall fidme Htaccabees"—
DEDICATE ST. TORAH IN MENORYGF'48 WAR HERO
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fugman and sons Max and Jack Fugman, wishing to perpetuate the memory of their son and brother, Mordechai who fell in Israel's War of. Independence, will present a new Sefer Torah in his memory to Congregation Schara Tzedeck on Sunday, June 25.
The new scroll will bear the name Mordechai Aaron Fugman on its mantel, and will be used in the synagogue on special occasions when Israel's heroes and martyrs are recalled.
Mordechai Aaron Fugman fell in Israel's War of Independence <Hi his way to the beleaguered city of Jerusalem. In Isra^ers *Book of Remembrance,' he is characterized as a young man who fought for the liberation of his people wiith great courage and without fear. During the Battle of Yaffa, he was in the thick of the
Relatives and Friends are advised that the
UNVElilNG OF HEADSTONE
In loving memory of the late
will take place SUNDAY, JUNE 25fh ot 11:CD o.m.
at the
Schara Tzedeck
MORDECHAI FUGMAN
fighting for 48 consecutive hours without sleep or rest. During this time he had received a bullet wound in one of his legs.
Prior to 1948, he served, 'with distinction,' as a member of the Irgun, Israel's underground forces.
At a great personal risk to his own life, he was credited with successfully rescuiiig two wounded soldiers pihned down in the back of an ambulance; who could not move because of th^ir wounds.
Among his letters io his parents, Mordechai Fugman, who was killed at the age of 19, wrote "There were many Maccabees who fell for the cause of pur people, many more will yet fall, but at least we shall fall like Maccabees."
Mana Kantor buried here in 82nil yeor
Mana Kantor, a'resident of Vancouver for 48! years, passed away on June 1 in her 82nd year.
Born and educated in Russia, the former Mana Angel came to Winnipeg in 1908. She was affiliated with Beth Israel Synagogue and Sisterhood, the Jewish Home, for the Aged and the Winnipeg Orphanage.
She is survived by sons, Maurice, Peter, Mitchell, Roy Kantor; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Koffman of Vancouver and Mrs. Clara Rosen of Winnipeg; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 4 at Schara Tzedeck chapel with Rabbi W. Solomon and Cantor Mi Nixon officiating. Interment followed at Beth Israel cemetery. Chevra Kadisha were in charge of arrangenients.
FANNIE BERSON, 71, UID TO REST JUNE 2
Fannie Berson, a Vancouver resident for 36, years passed away on June 1. She was 71 years of age.
Born in Suraj, Russia and educated there and in Cajgary, Alberta, the former Fannie David-ovitch came to Calgary during the First World War. She was affiliated with the Peretz school.
She is survived by her husband, Hyman Berson; sons, Morris and Harold; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Furman of Winnipeg; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services Virere held June 2 at Schara Tzedeck Chapel with Rabbi W. Solomon and Cantor M. Nixon officiating. Interment followed at Schara Tzedeck cemetery.
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VANCOUVER GOLDEN AGE CLUB has DiiBe asain made a eon^ trlbution to the Uirited J^ewish Appeai Mn. fl^ UJA women's major gifts division chaUrman, is shown reaving the donation from Bernard Victor, Golden Age presldeht.; Looking on is regional Histadrut director, Ben Cfarber.
Gordon fibffinan heads B'naiBViiA council
The annual election meeting of the B.C. Council of B'nai B'rith Men and B'nai B'rith Women held at the Centre on May 31, saw first vice-president Gordon Hoffman elected Council preisident.
Mr. Hoffman has participated actively in B.B. projects and services since joining the organization 13 years ago. Evergreen president for two termis, he is presently city BBYO Council chairman.
Others elected Jo the council executive bpard include: Sid Stani-loff, P;P. past president of Lion's Gate lodge as first vice-president; Mrs. iS; Goldberg, P.P. Centennial BBW as treasurer; Mrs. E. Sapers, first V.P. Centennial as secretary; Saul Shaffer, first V.P. Vancouver lodge and Jack Sparton^ P.P. Lion's Gate lodge as members-at-large. Morris Lifchus, Lion's Gate P.P. and immediate BB Council P.P., will serve as advisor.
DEDICATED ON SUNDAY
A procession of cars, bearing . Chevra Kadisha were in charge of
Rabbi W. Solomon ond Contor M* Nixon will officiate
Relatives and Frjends are advised that the
UNVEILING OF HEADSTONE
in loving memory of the late
the Sefer Torah, and accompanied in the traditional manner by a canopy and music, will leave from the Harry Fugman home, 743 West King Edward at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 25. The procession will proceed along Oak Street and will come to a stop in front of the synagogue, where the Congregation's 19 scrolls will be taken outof the Ark, to welcome the arrival of the new Sefer Torah. '
Following the dedication, the Fugman family will host a reception in the synagogue auditorium. The entire community is being cordially invited.
arrangements.
educator dies
NEW YORK — HuTidreds of leaders in the field of^Jewish education attended the funeral of Dr. Samuel M. Blumenfield who died recently at the age of 70.
Dr. Blumenfield was director of the department of education and culture of the American section of the World Zionist Organization for over a decade, and before that was dean and president of the College of Jewish Studies, Chicago.
CommunitY Centre Sports
will take place SUNDAY/JUNE 25th of I2:0G noon ot the
Befh IsrssS Cemetery
Rabbi W. Solomon and Contor M. Nixon will officiate
This year the Centre will sponsor its second annual Summer Sports Camp for boys 10-13 years of age. The camp, consisting of two sessions each lasting four weeks, will run Monday, . Wednesday and Fridays, 2 - 3:30 p.m. The first session is July 3 - 28, with second session August 2 - 28, Camp staff will be headed by Wayne Norton and the JCC physical recreation staff with assistance from specialists. There will be instruction in tennis, football, isbccer and baseball. Swimming and physical testing will also be highlighted along with an overnight camping trip. Early registration is being urged.
The girl's athletic activity, "Girl's Summer Funorama," will be* offered this summer for girls ages 10 - 13 years. Instruction Will be given in softball, floor hockey, swimming, rhythmics thru music and gymnastics. There will be two sessions; session one, July 4 '27; session two, August 1 -24. Further information is available from\yayneNorton,266-9111.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.., trampoline and gym games will be offered for children six years and over.
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Other activities such as tennis lessons, fitness classes^ school of volleyball, etc. will be highlighted throughout the summer program. Schedules are available at the Centre.
It is hoped that construction on the new handball court will be completed by the summer, officials said.
New Centre summer pool programs include "Aquasises" for ladies wishing to reduce. This exercise program, is available to women of all ages, swimmer or non-swimmer, begins July 4 and will be offered every .Tuesday 11 - 11:30 and Friday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Pool director, Josie Gardner, is 'aquasises' head,
Synchronized swimniing" vyill |>e offered on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 -7 p.m., beginning July 3, for all ages. Instructor is national competitor and coach Glenna Wong.
The skin diving course, featuring the 'Naui Certificate,' will be offered to swimmers with advanced junior level and above. This program will commence July 21 under direction of Aaron Feldman.
Such lifesaving programs as bronze medallion will commence July 4 Tuesdays and i'hursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. One must be 14 years and over and hold a senior Bed Cross certificate/ Bronze Cross will be offered in August. Open swim times are noted on the athletic schedules.
A new Hearse will be officially dedicated this Sunday, June 18 with a burial of "Shemos," sacred texts no longer in use. According to Jewish law, sacred texts and scrolls are buried in a special unused; section of^ the Cemetery. They require burial because they contain the namie of God, and when they are no longer usable, carinpt be seculairly dis-' regarded. .;.
The procession and dedication ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at the Schara Tzedeck synagogue, 19th and Oak Street, where a special Memorial Prayer in memory of the late Israel Lerman, whose bequest made, possible the new Hearse, will be chanted. Following the brief service, the Hearse and procession bearing the "Shemos" will proceed to the Schara Tzedeck cemetery for the burial service.
Participants in the dedication ceremonies will be Rabbis Marvin Hier and Wilfred Solomon, and Cantors Moshe Preis and Murraiy Nixon. Pallbearers at the synagogue will be the following S.T. Cemetery Board members: Jack Diamond, chairman; Abe Wosk, vice-chairman; Joseph Segal, S.T. president; Dave Chertkow Ben Wosk; George Biely, Irio Gray.
At the cemetery for the burial service, the following members of S.T, Chevra Kadisha will be the Pallbearers: H. Felstein, B. Garoff, M. Gelfond, M. Greenbeyg, A. Gurevich, M. Hammer, B. Leibowitz, I. Segal, J. Stusser, D. YbchlOwitz.    ' '
Rabbi Hier and S.T. Cemetery Board officials have urged members of the eoihmunity to atte;hd the service and burial, pointing out "It is a wonderful tradition of our people to respipct in death that which oncte had vdmuch meaning .in lifif^; a sacr6d text and a huiAan being are treated with the same reverence and dignity beyond their lifetihne as they are during their lifetime."
The late Israel Lerman also left bequests to the State of Israel, the Home for the Aged and other philanthropic causes. '
ISRAEL LERMAN
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WESTERN CANADIAN DEALERS FOR
MIlLER-MmOR CA^^^
FUNERAL COACHES AND AMBULANCES
HEAD OFFICE: 4550 Uugheed Hi'shwoy, Burnoby 2 8RAKCHESIN EDMONTON AND WINNIPEG
HOWARD G. CARTER, PRESIDENT