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2012 Yom Ha'Sho'ah and Yom HaZikkaron Candle Brigade

During the months of March and early April, the Men's Club was fortunate to have recruited scores of volunteers to participate in the wrapping and distribution of the Yom Ha'Sho'ah and Yom HaZikkaron candles, a very worthy endeavour for which we thank you so very much. This year we distributed over 1,600 candles to Shaare Zion families for the commemoration of the Holocaust and Israel's Remembrance Day. I am very proud to single out Nellie Cedergrin who picked up and delivered close to 200 candles in the downtown area. This was quite a feat for one individual. I would also like to thank Debbie Cooper, Norman Spatz, and Neil Bernstein for organizing the event as well as José-Renée Trudeau who folded letters in advance. Those of you who have sent in a contribution, or are about to, should know that your donation will be applied to a worthy cause.

Happy Shavu’ot

Shavu'ot is celebrated for two days beginning Saturday evening, the 6th of Sivan, May 26th, 2012. This joyous holiday commemorates the revelation of the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai and the 10 Commandments. Yizkor will be observed on the second day of Shavu'ot, Monday, May 28th. Please make an effort to attend services when the Shaare Zion choir, under the direction of Shimon Radu, together with our magnificent Cantor, Shmuel Levin, will raise our spirits with beautiful music and prayers. Hag Sameah to one and all!