Shalom magazine - The Atlantic Jewish Council

arouNd our regioN:
Joan Sichel has
been organizing
the Holocaust
Memorial services
in Moncton for the
past 25 years and this
year she decided it
was time for her to
retire. For awhile it
seemed that there
would be no service,
but with less than
three weeks to go (and
Passover to prepare
for), Victoria Volkanova
and I offered to organize
it with the assistance of Joan and
Francis Weil. The service was held on
April 11 and in spite of the limited
time we had to get it organized, it
went smoothly and there was a good
turnout from both the Jewish and
non Jewish communities, as well as
several official representatives such
as the mayor. Victoria and I quickly
leaned how much work is involved in
organizing this service and on behalf
of the community would like to thank
Joan for dedicating so much time to
making sure there was a community
commemoration every year and
organizing many wonderful and
moving services.
Tiferes Israel Preschool is now in its
30th year and a celebration to mark this
Report from Moncton
by Nancy Cohen
Lynne is the third girl from the right (tallest one)
milestone took place on May 16. All
former teachers, graduates and parents
of graduates were invited to a beautiful
reception. David Attis, the school’s
founder paid tribute to the wonderful
teachers who have made Tiferes Israel the
best preschool in Moncton.
Several of our youngest members had a
great time while learning about Judaism
at Tiferes Israel Day Camp. The camp,
held during the last couple of weeks of
June, was directed by Rabbi and Rebbetzin
Yagod and led by their daughters Chumie
and Huvie. It provided a fun filled Jewish
atmosphere for children ages 4 to 11.
Athletes from around the world
converged on Moncton during the last
two weeks of July when the city hosted
the International Association of Athletes
Federations World Junior Track and
Mazal Tov! to Betty and Alan Hans,
Moncton, on your 60th anniversary,
September 14th.
We wish you many more happy, healthy and
nachas filled years together.
Love, Lisa & Steve, and Jeff, Cheryl, Josh & Caleb
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Field Championships.
Francis Weil, Janyce
(Rubin) Arsenault and
her three daughters
Julie, Lynne and Natalie
volunteered to help out
with this event. Lynne
(see picture) was one of
the six young women
selected to be a VIP host
and she was chosen to
walk the Prime Minister
out in the opening
ceremonies.
Many former members of
our community returned to
Moncton for the long weekend in August
to attend the Attis Family Reunion. By
all accounts it was a busy and fun filled
weekend. Prior to Kabbalat Shabbat,
the entire community was invited to
hear guest speaker Dr. Eric Goldstein, a
history professor and expert in Lithuanian
emigration.
We are fortunate to have more new
immigrants join our community. Inga and
Igor Safronchik and their two children
have recently moved to Moncton.
Mazel tov to Peter Gergely on the
marriage of his daughter Laura to
Andrew Offman the son of Ken and
Wendy Offman, in Halifax on Aug 8th.
Congratulations to Laura’s grandmother
Sara Gergely.
Mazel tov to Barrie and Evy Carnat on the
marriage of their son Daniel to Deanna
Allan. The marriage took place on August
8 in Kelowna, BC.
Mazel tov to Daniel Cohen, son of Ivan
and Nancy on graduating with his BA from
Dalhousie University.
Mazel tov to Reuben Cohen who will
receive the Order of New Brunswick at a
ceremony on October 27.
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and
sweet New Year!