Passing of Kaylee Miller
03/09/2021 09:46:14 AM
Mar9
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of
Kaylee Miller
Mother and mother-in-law of Habonim members
Carolyn and Stuart Berger
For more information see:
https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/kaylee-miller/
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
COVID-19 Vaccine
03/04/2021 09:36:16 AM
Mar4
The following hospitals have started Covid-19 vaccine pre-registration websites for 80+ years old and other categories:
Please follow the links below if you would like to register:
North York General https://nygh.on.ca/covid19vaccination
Sunnybrook https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=novel-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-information
East Toronto Health Partners https://ethp.ca/covid19/vaccine/eligible-populations
Cortellucci Vaughan https://yrh.vertoengage.com/
Please contact the hospital directly if you have any questions.
Passing of Seymour Saitowitz (revised)
02/04/2021 12:45:17 PM
Feb4
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim Member
Seymour Saitowitz
Husband of Bev Saitowitz
Father and Father-in-law of
Brett and Kasia
Paul and Sivan
Grandfather of Harrison, Levi, Naomi, Nathan & Ari
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137274&fg=0
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Seymour Saitowitz
02/03/2021 10:03:30 AM
Feb3
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim Member
Seymour Saitowitz
Husband of Bev Saitowitz
Father and Father-in-law of Brett and Kasia Saitowitz
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137274&fg=0
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Naomi Hecht
01/29/2021 10:38:22 AM
Jan29
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of
Naomi Hecht
Sister of Avrum Rosensweig
For more information see:
https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/naomi-hecht/
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Evelyn Wolfe
01/28/2021 09:44:12 AM
Jan28
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of
Evelyn Wolfe
Mother and mother-in-law of Habonim members
Shari and Ron Silverstein
For more information see:
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Mary Pearl
12/17/2020 07:48:07 PM
Dec17
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of
Mary Pearl
Mother and mother-in-law of Habonim members
Leonard & Rachel Pearl
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137129&fg=0
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Bert Stitt
12/14/2020 09:38:22 PM
Dec14
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of
Bert Stitt
father and father-in-law of Habonim members
Allan and Sari Stitt
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137117&fg=0
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Joel Greenberg
12/14/2020 04:52:39 PM
Dec14
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member
Joel Greenberg
Husband of Cary
Father of Kayla
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137119&fg=0
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Willy Gnat
11/27/2020 04:13:05 PM
Nov27
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of:
Willy Gnat
Father and father-in-law of Habonim members
Jordan and Lisa Gnat
For more information see:
https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/willy-gnat/
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Mendel Good
11/23/2020 09:28:20 PM
Nov23
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Holocaust survivor:
Mendel Good
Father and father-in-law of Habonim members
Gloria and Ken Draper
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=137071&fg=0
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Ursula Leinung
11/22/2020 08:40:36 PM
Nov22
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member and Holocaust survivor:
Ursula Leinung
Beloved wife of the late John Leinung
Mother and Mother-in- law of Vivian Shapiro and Rowland Dunning, Karen Connort and Fred Timman
Funeral -Private
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=109894&fg=0
Memorial Donations may be made to Congregation Habonim.
To send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Passing of Ora Lantsman
11/05/2020 12:37:12 PM
Nov5
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of :
Ora Lantsman
Mother of Habonim members
Melissa Lantsman and Lauren Rakowski
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?sid=205145&fg=1
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Dr. Vivian Rakoff - Livestream of memorial service
10/08/2020 02:28:22 PM
Oct8
A memorial service for Dr. Vivian Rakoff will take place
Friday October 9th, at 12:00 pm
You are able to livestream the service at:
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Dr. Vivian Rakoff
10/06/2020 08:46:52 PM
Oct6
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member:
Dr. Vivian Rakoff
husband of Gina Shochat-Rakoff
Funeral -Private
For more information see:
https://nationalpost.remembering.ca/obituary/vivian-rakoff-1080350407
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Jack Olin
09/17/2020 11:00:05 AM
Sep17
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of :
Jack Olin
Father and father-in-law of Habonim members
Jeffrey Olin and Debbi Mecklinger
Grandfather of
Devyn, Lexie and Josh Olin
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=136908&fg=0
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Dr. Harold Kimelman
09/02/2020 09:27:08 AM
Sep2
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of :
Dr. Harold Kimelman
Father and father-in-law of Habonim members
Jason and Jody Kimelman
Funeral - Thursday September 3rd
For more information see:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=136873&fg=0
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Norton Medline
08/12/2020 09:14:53 AM
Aug12
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member:
Norton Medline
Husband of Gloria Medline
Father and father- in- law of Ruth Biddell, Paul Medline and Susan Shiller.
Brother and Brother in law of Alan and Judy Medline, Marty Mactinger and the late Karen Liberman.
Funeral - Private
See more information here:
https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/norton-medline/
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Ruth Edelmuth
07/21/2020 09:43:37 AM
Jul21
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of:
Ruth Edelmuth
Mother and Mother-in-law of Habonim members Barbara and Stephen Soskin
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See Obituary and More Information HERE:
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of David Dime
07/10/2020 09:59:05 AM
Jul10
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member:
David Dime
Husband of Elisa Nuyten
Father of Julian, Sophia and Camille Dime
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See Obituary and More Information HERE:
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Benjamin Alexander Sutin
07/07/2020 01:02:50 PM
Jul7
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of:
Benjamin Alexander Sutin
Son of Habonim Members:
Jan and Rick Sutin
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See Obituary and More Information HERE:
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Gerald Cooper
06/03/2020 03:41:44 PM
Jun3
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of Habonim member:
Gerald Cooper
Husband of
Jocelyn Cooper
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See more information here:
https://steelesmemorialchapel.com/condolence/gerald-lawrence-cooper/
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Patricia Singer
05/20/2020 09:00:56 PM
May20
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of:
Patricia Singer
Wife of the late:
William Singer
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See more information here:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=136572&fg=0
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Shirley Cadesky
05/17/2020 12:56:34 PM
May17
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the recent passing of:
Shirley Cadesky
Mother and mother in law of Habonim members:
Ken Cadesky and Hildi Wolfish
Funeral and Shiva- Private
See more information here:
https://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/ServiceDetails.aspx?snum=136561&fg=0
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Remarkable Achievement By One Of Our Younger Habonim Members
05/10/2020 06:45:34 PM
May10
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
We wanted to share with you the remarkable achievement of one of the younger members of our congregation, Raya Treibicz, who is a finalist in both the My Herzl Youth Essay competition, organized by The Israel Forever Foundation and the Simon Wiesenthal Speakers Idol. Please see links below - winners of both competitions will be announced this week.
Raya’s My Herzl Youth Essay reflects some of the ideas that Raya shared with us in her 2019 Rosh Hashanah sermon, and is well worth reading, as are those by the other young finalists. The winner of the My Herzl Youth Essay competition will be decided by an on line popular vote (deadline is Tuesday, May 12th), while the winner of the Speakers Idol is selected by a panel of judges. Best of luck Raya!
Eli Rubenstein
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MY HERZL, MY JUDAISM, MY GENERATION - Raya Treibicz
https://israelforever.org/interact/blog/my_herzl_judaism_generation/
Simon Wiesenthal Speakers Idols - Raya Treibicz
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DNEwzRh5Fl7K_sjFSXoGb1wdN2wSFwfX/view
US Navy Europe & IDF Bands Play Hatikvah for Holocaust Survivor, 75 Years Since Dachau Liberation
04/29/2020 10:00:50 PM
Apr29
As we say goodbye to Yom Ha’atsmaut, please take 3 minutes to view the inspiring video and article below.
Looking forward to seeing you all at our next Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Service this Friday at 6:00pm.
Eli Rubenstein
US Navy Europe & IDF Bands Play Hatikvah for Holocaust Survivor, 75 Years Since Dachau Liberation
U.S. forces surprise Holocaust survivor, play Israeli national anthem via Zoom
Paul Goldman and Saphora Smith
NBC News•
TEL AVIV — A U.S. military band surprised a Holocaust survivor this week by playing the Israeli national anthem to him via Zoom to mark the 75th anniversary of his liberation by American forces from a Nazi concentration camp in Germany.
Abba Naor, 92, was the youngest survivor of Dachau concentration camp outside Munich. He was liberated aged 17 after spending four years in the camp.
“Watching the Americans made me feel very good, and it gave me the opportunity to say thank you for liberating me, this was a big honor,” Naor told NBC News after the Zoom call in which United States service members played the Israeli national anthem alongside members of the Israeli Defense Forces.
On April 29, 1945 the U.S. armed forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau and 75 years later Israel is also celebrating Wednesday its 72nd Independence Day. World leaders gathered in Jerusalem in January to take part in a diplomatic meeting to commemorate the Holocaust and battle anti-Semitism, 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz.
Naor said that in actual fact he was liberated on May 2, 1945. Several days before on April 25, he and other survivors of Dachau were forced to march without food and water for days, while anyone that couldn’t walk was shot dead, he said.
"The Americans gave us a new life and you can’t forget this, we're not forgetting," he added. "They brought us back to life, if they only came one day later no one would be alive and this is something you can't forget."
After he was eventually liberated, Naor, originally from Lithuania, moved to Israel where he fought in the country’s independence in 1948 against Arab states. He later worked for Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency.
For the past 20 years, Naor has worked to try and keep the memory of the Holocaust alive often traveling back to Dachau and giving between 80 to 100 lectures each year to the German army, school children and to universities.
He was supposed to mark the 75th anniversary of the camp's liberation in Dachau along with U.S. army veterans who liberated the camp, but the event was called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hence, the call with the U.S. military band via Zoom.
Today, he has two children, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
“The most important thing in life is life itself, it’s a gift given only once and you should do the best you can from it,” he told NBC News.
“You can also make something good from bad and I think I’m a bit of an example to that.”
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