January 2, 2010

R. S. V. P. #12

RESPECTING Latest News From the Young Israel Of Chomedey

MEMBERS OF THE WEEK:

Every organization has its “reliables”, people who can be counted on to be there and do their part consistently, often quietly and without much fanfare. MARTY and BELLA CHORAN are exactly those kind of people. It's a rare SABBATH that you won't see both MARTY and BELLA at services. MARTY keeps a record of all the aliyah pledges and BELLA makes sure that the ladies have access to proper head coverings.

MARTY also does a fine job keeping track of and lighting the memorial candles in our small chapel, a task that he takes very seriously. He usually opens weekday morning services by leading the opening prayers, which he performs with great dignity and expertise. Both BELLA and MARTY participate actively on our EXECUTIVE with MARTY keeping us on our toes in all financial discussions, while BELLA continues to perform her duties in the taking and recording of the minutes of our meetings, a position she has held through the terms of quite a few synagogue Presidents.

MARTY asnd BELLA support and attend just about every shul function and celebration. They also show their compassion and closeness to the community by attending just about every funeral involving a member of THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF CHOMEDEY. They are both also very active in a couple of CHOMEDEY SENIORS groups and also offer their services as volunteers in the community. Steady, reliable MARTY and BELLA CHORAN, a delightful, active couple who certainly merit this week's honour as MEMBERS OF THE WEEK.

SCHEDULE:

Sunday, January 3rd: Mincha at 4:05 pm.
Friday, January 8th: Mincha at 4:15 pm.
Monday –Thursday, Ma'ariv at 7:30 pm.

NO BIBLE CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH AS THE RABBI IS STILL ON VACATION, but due back before the end of the week.

SPECIAL MESSAGES:

Dear Brown family

We are very sorry to learn of the passing away of Esther Brown. The
Browns always showed a keen interest in the Young Israel of Chomedey and
we remember the many conversations we had. There was a certain
elegance exhibited by Mr. and Mrs Brown and they were respected by all
who knew them.
These are some of the many memories we have of the former members of our
shul, There was a esprit de corps that was precious.

May you find consolation in these memories and have many happy occasions
to celebrate in the future.

Rabbi and Syma Spiro

Dear Jerry and family

It is with a sad heart that we read of your dear mother's passing away.
You were good son, as we remember, taking off time to care for her and
worrying about her welfare. And in turn she must have been a good
mother to you and her children.

Our parents are older than us and they seem to part the waves of time so
that we can follow. When one of them dies it pushes us forward into time.
But our parents memories inspire us and thus help us take up the role
they used to play in our lives and thus part the waves for our children.

May you be consoled among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Rabbi and Mrs. Spiro

ROZ BARANOFF, Z'L

Can anyone measure the love, devotion and dedication that someone has for a loved one. Just about all of us at THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF CHOMEDEY have experienced the heartbreak of losing either a cherished parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, cousin, or even a child...but how can we measure that enormous loss? How can we describe the pain, the sorrow, the anguish?

Jerry Baranoff gave all of us in our community a rare glimpse into how an adoring son puts into heartfelt words his feelings about his wonderful mother, Rosalyn Baranoff (Bubby Roz) z"l, in an emotional, unforgettable tribute at her funeral. He described having to cope with the reality that a vibrant, dynamic, caring and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother had, virtually overnight, become a dependent, almost helpless very sick person whose memory was no longer functioning and who was rapidly deteriorating into the final phases of what had been an active and fulfilling life. Blessed with a beautiful voice, she had participated and starred in many presentations of her Cote St. Luc choir. Every minute of her later years seemed to be busy, either volunteering, performing or simply enjoying with great pride and love, her growing family.

At Jerry's surprise birthday party at the synagogue about five years or so ago, her sparkling eyes said it all as she led her adoring family into the hall, the ecstatic look of pride in her sparkling face, pride that her son was so highly thought of and appreciated by the members of the shul, that they would organize a surprise birthday party for him. She schepped so much naches from Jerry, and Jerry reciprocated by being equally proud of his fantastic, youthful Mom. What a fabulous day. What beautiful memories.

May Jerry's love and constant support for his Mom continue to be an inspiration and blessing to his family. May we all continue to have people in our lives who care as much about us and love us as dearly as Jerry, Sharon, Stevie, Ilana and the rest of their wonderful family "measured" their love for Roz Baranoff, z"l, every single day. A truly wonderful Mom who produced a truly incredible family.

SHALOM ALEICHEM AND WELCOME BACK:

Ben, Mira and Emily Rubin from Toronto and Rochester, New York

BON VOYAGE:

Ethel and Simon Kendall
Dorothy and Larry Rosenthal
Charlene and Fred Burak
Reesa Midlash

Mazel Tov:

Vice President Norman Fogel, lovely wife Gina and super brother Shawn on the ENGAGEMENT of CINDY FOGEL to OLLAND PALLATZ. A Fall wedding is planned.

Aaron Adelstein on his 83rd birthday, January 1st.

Fred and Charlene Burak on their 30th Anniversary, January 6th.

SIMCHA CELEBRATION COMMITTEE:

Interested in helping to plan and organize future simcha celebrations? If so, please contact

Michael Rubin or Naphtali Shainbach.

YASHIR KOACH:

Mr. Aron for his TORAH layning during morning services this past Monday and Thursday.

Daisy Millman, who THE GAZETTE captured in a photo as she helped a CUMMINGS HOUSE GROUP donate holiday dolls to THE MONTREAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

LOBLAWS CARDS :

See Esther, Danny or Larry. We could use your continued support.

MINYANS:

Help is urgently needed as many regulars have already departed to warmer climate zones for

the winter. Please advise Marty Choran if you can donate a morning or evening to ensure the continuity of our daily Minyan.

COMEDY BREAK:

A rabbi was walking down the street when he noticed one of his
congregants on the other side of the street entering a Chinese
restaurant. The rabbi crossed the street to peer in the window of the restaurant to see what his congregant was doing in the trayf (non-kosher) restaurant.

The congregant ordered some ribs and some fried shrimp. The rabbi
continued to watch.

Soon, the waiter brought ribs and shrimp. The congregant was eagerly
devouring it with a hearty appetite when the shocked rabbi, unable to
contain himself, burst into the restaurant to confront his congregant.
"Stop!" the rabbi shouted. "How could you do this? How could you eat
this food? It's ribs and shrimp. It's trayf!"

"Hold on," said the congregant. "Rabbi, did you see me walk into this
restaurant?"

"Yes, I did," replied the rabbi.

"Did you see me sit down at this table?"

"Yes, I did," the rabbi again testified.

"Did you see me order?"

"I most certainly did," the rabbi attested.

"Did you see the waiter bring this food to my table?"' the congregant
asked.

"Yes, I did," the rabbi again affirmed.

"Did you actually see me eating the ribs and the shrimp?" asked the
congregant.

"Yes, I did. I watched you the entire time!" exclaimed the rabbi.

"Well, then," the congregant said calmly, "what's the problem? It was
all done under rabbinical supervision."

Sadie had moved to the suburbs, and she and her husband Abie had joined the very elite Erasmus Country Club there.

Abie was somewhat embarrassed by Sadie whenever they would dine there, and one evening before they went out for dinner at the club, Abie decided to give his wife a bit of advice.

'Sadie,' he said,

'Ven ve go to dee club, and dee vaiter asks you vaht you vahnt for ah drink - please don't say,

'Ah glass Manishevitz vine''.

At a club like dis, you don't ask for Manishevitz vine'.

'Nu, Abie,' she replied.

'If not for Manishevitz so for vot should I esk?'

Abie answered:

'You should esk for ah martini. Everybody drinks now martinis. So don't esk for Manishevitz.

Please, Sadie, say you vahnt ah martini. You'll like it. Okay?'

With that, Sadie agreed that she would no longer ask for Manishevitz wine.

That evening at the club, when the waiter approached their table to take their order for drinks, Sadie was well prepared.

The meticulously attired waiter asked:
'Maam, May I bring you a cocktail?'

Sadie was ready and proudly announced,

'Yes, I'll have ah martini.'

'Dry?' questioned the waiter.

'No,' replied Sadie. 'Tzvay iz genoog!'

HAVE A GREAT WEEK

R. S. V. P. #11