The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation acknowledges with thanks contributions to the following funds as of Friday, August 4, 2023– Thursday, September 7, 2023
JOIN US IN BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THESE LOCAL FUNDS
ALYCE AND ALLAN BAKER FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Sunny and John Tavel in honour of Lesley and Johan’s engagement by Alyce and Allan Baker
In Appreciation of:
Allan Baker for leading a meaningful service of our mother/wife Janet by Norman, Rochelle and
Joel Ironstone
In Memory of:
Martin Kanigsberg by Alyce and Allan Baker
IRVING AND CLAIRE BERCOVITCH ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Marc Becker by Ruth Caloff and David Moskovic
Jordan Finn by Claire Bercovitch
SHELLEY, GARY AND JAMIE BEREZIN ENDOWMEN FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Gary and Shelly Berezin on their 50th Anniversary by Sue and Frank Danoff
ALANA BODNOFF PERELMUTTER FUND FOR PRION DISEASE RESEARCH
In Memory of:
Marc Becker by Doreen Arnoni and Shari Bodnoff
Shana Tova to:
Liz and Jeff Kofsky by Doreen Arnoni
CELIA AND MAX BOOKMAN ENDOWMENT FUND
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of:
Max Bookman on his 56th Yahrzeit (8th of Tishreii) by Rebecca and Sam Halpern
Celia Bookman on her 14 Yahrzeit (30th of Tishrei) by Rebecca and Sam Halpern
DONALD AND LEAH CHODIKOFF ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Leah Chodikoff by Roslyn and Arnie Kimmel
MAX AND GRETE COHEN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Manny Gluck by Steve Cohen, Brian Cohen, and Susie Charendoff
SHARON AND PAUL FINN ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Jordan Finn by Jean Myers; by Sunny and John Tavel; by Julie Hay, and Hannah and Kelly Vertes; and by Sharon and David Appotive
SAM AND SUSAN FIRESTONE ENDOWMENT FUND
Birthday Wishes to:
Susan Firestone by Jerry Eskin
In Memory of:
Marc Becker by Sunny and John Tavel; by Ruth Caloff and David Moskovic; and by Jerry Eskin
ANDREA FREEDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND
In Appreciation of:
Andrea Freedman for all her help by Bernie and Donna Dolansky
Andrea Freedman for leading the Jewish Federation of Ottawa by Les Kom and Janice Cohen
Andrea Freedman for her leadership and contributions to the Jewish Community by Adam and
Nicole Dodek
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of:
Bonnie Federgreen by Laurie Federgreen
GARTEN FAMILY FUND
Condolences to:
Rabbi Steven Gartner on the loss of his sister Sara by Sandy Pollack and Steven Poleski
THE RABBI GARTEN EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of:
Betty Hans by Mindy Finkelstein and Roy Hanes
Sarajane Garten by Mindy Finkelstein and Roy Hanes; and by Sandy Pollack and Steve Poleski
HERB AND DENA GOSEWICH ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Jordan Finn by Vicky Weiss and Dena and Mandy Gosewich
HALTON/WEISS FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
Sarajane Garten by Debbie and Ron Weiss
STEVEN AND SHELLI KIMMEL ENDOWMENT FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Debbie Halton-Weiss and Ron Weiss in honour of Lauren and Matt’s engagement by Shelli and
Steven Kimmel
SHARON KOFFMAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
Jordan Finn by Sandra Zagon
KRANTZBERG KRANE FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Myra and Sam Krane on their 45th Wedding Anniversary by Susan and Charles Schwartzman
Leon and Jodi Krantzberg on the birth of their grandson, Grayden Deckler by Myra and Sam Krane and family
SUSAN AND DAVID KRIGER ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Diane Sobel by Susan and David Kriger
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of:
Kenneth Morris Ain (father of Susan) by Susan and David Kriger
JERRY NUDELMAN, EILEEN AND LOUIS DUBROVSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of:
Eileen Dubrovsky and Jerry Nudelman by Lois Nudelman
THE OTTAWA LION OF JUDAH ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Felicia Folk Farber by Leiba and Michael Metz
Marc Becker by Leiba and Michael Metz
Gregg Rosen by Leiba and Michael Metz
NANCY AND LARRY PLEET ENDOWMENT FUND
Birthday Wishes to:
Pinky Pleet by Evan Pleet and Trevor Cunnington
MAURICE AND GOLDIE SHABINSKY MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Gloria Trainoff by Randi and Ian Sherman and family
DAHLIA AND ZACHARY SHABSOVE B'NAI MITZVAH FUND
In Memory of:
Marc Becker by Adrienne and Chuck Shabsove
Mazel Tov to:
Shari and Lawrence Silber on Zach’s engagement by Adrienne and Chuck Shabsove
LINDA SILVERMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Manny Gluck by Phylis and Marvin Silverman
LINDA SLOTIN AND JONATHAN FISHER ENDOWMENT FUND
In Appreciation of:
Irving Oster for his help in Jonathan’s unveiling and kindnesses and help over the years by Linda Slotin
Nicole Dodek for her help and friendship by Linda Slotin
DORIS AND RICHARD STERN FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Allan Swartz on his 80th birthday by Doris and Richard Stern
FREDA AND PHIL SWEDKO MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Marc Becker by Beverly and Irving Swedko
BRENT AND RISA TAYLOR ENDOWMENT FUND
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of our beloved father and Zaida:
Harry Froman z”l by Risa, Brent and Shira Taylor
SUSAN, GILLIE AND ELIE VERED FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Susan and Gillie Vered on the marriage of Elie to Sonya by Sharon and David Appotive
RUTH AND JOSEPH VINER ENDOWMENT FUND
In Appreciation of:
Lina and Michael Yachnin for a wonderful weekend by Debra and Gary Viner
SHARON AND LAWRENCE WEINSTEIN ENDOWMENT FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Lawrie Weinstein on his 70th birthday by Sam and Susan Firestone
ROBERT WENER AND LYNNE ORECK-WENER FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
Robert (Bob) Wener by Lisa Rosenkrantz and Michael Walsh; by Jordan, Dara, Ryan, and Kyle Rosenbaum; by Susan and Arnie Fine; by Mindy Finkelstein and Roy Hanes; by Debi and Neil Zaret and family; by Frank and Margo Rosen; by Barb and Len Farber; by Maureen Katz; by Sherri and Matt Barkoff; by Tannis and Sheldon Mindell; by Debra and Gary Viner and family; by Sandy Pollack and Steve Poleski; by Roslyn and Arnie Kimmel; by Sharon and David Appotive; by Adam and Nicole Dodek; by Paula and Manny Agulnik; by Bonnie and Chuck Merovitz; by Austin Abas (KPMG); and by the KPMG Leadership Team Winnipeg Office
WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE ENDOWMENT FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Susan and Harvey Frankel on the birth of their granddaughter, Aria by Lynne Oreck-Wener
In Memory of:
Robert (Bob) Wener by Anne and Bob Cumming
THE KEN WRIGHT FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:
Julie Nott and Ken Wright on their upcoming marriage by Lois Nudelman; and by Tammy, Richard, Michael, and Jeffrey Packer;
Contributions may be made online at www.OJCF.ca or by contacting the office at 613-798-4696 extension 274, Monday to Friday or by email at tributecards@ojcf.ca. Attractive cards are sent to convey the appropriate sentiments. All donations are acknowledged with a charitable receipt.