The Heart of the West Island Jewish Community Since 1964
August 18 – August 25
Friday 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Monday 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM -7:45 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM
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Lifecycle
Our team, services & support systems can add an important Jewish element to all stages of your life with the goal of playing the role of your extended family.
Rabbi and Charlotte Zeitz on the graduation of their granddaughter Kayla from Stern College for Women – Yeshiva University
Heidi and Earl Sederoff on the graduation of their daughter Rachelle with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Concordia University
Jewel and Zev Mestel on the graduation of their daughter Aviva with a Bachelor of Education from McGill University
Tal Gilboa on her graduation with a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from McGill University
BIRTHS:
Andrea and Barry Hutkins on the birth of a grandson
Elli and Irwin Horner on the birth of a granddaughter
Leah and Leo Hackenbroch on the birth of a grandson
Shirley and Eddie Fefergrad on the birth of a granddaughter
Aaron Petel on the birth of a great-granddaughter
Ruth and Adam Gutberg on the birth of a daughter
Joelle and Simon Gutberg on the birth of a granddaughter
Nathalie and Daniel Myszka on the birth of a daughter
BAR / BAT MITZVAH:
Barbra and Michael Busgang on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Benjamin
Corinne Ohayon and Jordan Rosenzweig on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Benjamin
Sari and Michel Trafikant on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Benjamin
Barbara and Jerry Goffman on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Benjamin Trafikant
Sherri Lemcovitz on the Bat Mitzvah of her daughter Jackie
Rhonda and Sheldon Nutkevitch on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jordan
Marilyn Smith on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Jordan Nutkevitch
Joanne and Michael Bucovetsky on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son Logan
Janice and Gerry Dubinsky on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of their grandson Logan Bucovetsky
ENGAGEMENTS AND MARRIAGES:
Daphna and Charles Leibovich on the engagement of their daughter Julianna to Mitchell Posesorsky
Joanne and Michael Rappaport on the engagement of their daughter Brittany to Richard Jakobovits
Shelley and Robert Paris on the engagement of their daughter Cayla to Jason Ciubotaru
Sarah Rutman and Peter Kohn on the engagement of their daughter Elana Kohn to Andrew Dubrofsky
Brenda Barbalat and Mark Demberg on the marriage of their daughter Stefanie to Joshua Campbell
Jennifer Sailofsky and Brian Gutenplan on their marriage
Anna and Herb Gutenplan on the marriage of their son Brian to Jennifer Sailofsky
Lillian Sailofsky on the marriage of her daughter Jennifer to Brian Gutenplan
Debbie Morris on the upcoming marriage of her son David to Jillian Steinberg
Susan Babins and Michael Segall on their upcoming marriage
Shelley and Jordan Charness on the upcoming marriage of their son Dov to Sarah Attias
Linda and Johnny Mestel on the marriage of their son Bryan to Bianca Saban
Carol and Stephen Kosters on the marriage of their daughter Marly to Zachary Fischer
CONDOLENCES TO:
Rob Steiner and Family on the loss of his beloved brother-in-law Gheorghe Wilheim
The Family of the Late Gertie Weiss Z”L
Rhea Tock and Family on the loss of her beloved father David Povitz
Bill Povitz and Family on the loss of his beloved father David
Rosie Tock and Family on the loss of her beloved father Jacob Gutman
D’vorah Bowen and Family on the loss of her beloved father Jay Saks
Rob Saks and Family on the loss of his beloved brother Jay
Lee Feldman and Family on the loss of her beloved sister Mollie Friedenstein
Moshe Borek and Family on the loss of his beloved sister Mollie Friedenstein
Gloria Szikman and Family on the loss of her beloved father Willie Yeger
Jeffrey Myers and Family on the loss of his beloved mother Sheila Myers Shechtman
Marla Myers Colet and Family on the loss of her beloved mother Sheila Myers Shechtman
Debbie Morris and Family on the loss of her beloved mother Phyllis Roth
The family of the late Renée (Reina) Acoca Z”L
Leah Hackenbroch and family on the loss of her beloved sister Pnina Chaya Ezra
Beverly Harrar and family on the loss of her beloved father Ernie Berenbaum
Mark Rabinovitch and family on the loss of his beloved father Gerald
Donna Becker and Family on the loss of her beloved father Harold Steinberg
Lewena Steinberg and Family on the loss of her beloved father-in-law
Jason Boman and Family on the loss of his beloved mother Louise Boman
We offer a variety of services that can assist, support or enhance:
Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari has two contemporary, fully equipped and air conditioned reception halls to suit the size and budget of your specific occasion. Whatever your special simcha, we have all of the essential elements for a warm, stylish and successful affair. Please contact the synagogue office at 514-683-5610 to book your event.
For information regarding our cemetery arrangements please Gerry Spevack through the synagogue office at 514-683-5610 for further details or to make arrangements.
Clergy and Staff
Rabbi Mark Fishman is originally from London, England. Following Rabbi Fishman’s studies at Manchester University, he went on to pursue his passion for Jewish learning by studying at Yeshivat Darche Noam in Jerusalem, Israel. It was in Jerusalem that Rabbi Fishman met and married his wife Sarah who is originally from Dollard des Ormeaux.
Rabbi Fishman completed his rabbinical studies under the leadership and training of Rabbi Riskin at Yeshivat Hamivtar – Torat Yosef in Efrat, Israel.
His interests include literature and Jewish philosophy and, of course, reading bedtime stories to their children Shira, Shmuel and Dvorah.
Rabbi Fishman can be reached at (514)683-5610 or at rabbifishman@bethtikvah.ca
Rabbi Zeitz is the founding Rabbi of the Synagogue in 1964 who led the Congregation and spearheaded the development of the Jewish Community in the West Island for 52 years. In July 2013, he assumed the position of Rabbi Emeritus, remaining part of the CBTASNH family, available to service the community as called upon. He, as well, established the Hebrew Foundation School, where he served as its Education Director until 2013 and a host of other innovative educational and cultural initiatives.
He is well respected in Greater Montreal and nationally for his ongoing community involvement and leadership which has made CBTASNH a model community well known throughout North America.
The Rabbi can be reached at (514)683-5610 or at rabbi@bethtikvah.ca
Cantor Pomerantz comes to us from B’nei Brak, Israel and is excited about being active in all areas of our synagogue life. There is no doubt that Cantor Pomerantz adds immeasurably to our enjoyment of prayer. Come listen and join him for Shabbat and the holidays. He is also available for Bar Mitzvah instruction.
The Cantor can be reached at (514)683-5610 or at ypcantor@gmail.com
Hank Topas has been our Associate Cantor for many years. You can hear him each Shabbat morning reading the weekly Torah portion or on Purim reading the megila. He is also available for Bar Mitzvah lessons.
The Cantor can be reached at hanktopas@gmail.com
Zev and many other individuals contribute to the smooth conduct of our services. Members of our Religious Committee are approachable for guidance and direction.
Zev can be reached at 514-683-5610
Irwin Horner has been the Executive Director since July 1st, 2013 and held the same position with another Montreal synagogue for 11 years. He has also previously served as a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Congregation Beth Tikvah for 16 years. The Executive Director holds a leadership position and oversees the operations of the synagogue to ensure that the organization runs effectively and meets organizational objectives. He is responsible for all administrative and fiscal functions including the supervision of office staff and building maintenance personnel. Irwin is committed to servicing and meeting the needs of CBTASNH members in the planning and celebration of simchot ie Bar / Bat Mitzvot, weddings, brisses, baby namings, etc. Irwin works closely with the clergy, the Board of Directors, synagogue committees and the directors of Hebrew Academy, Playful Parenting and Youth.
Irwin can be reached at 514-683-5610 or by email at irwin@bethtikvah.ca
The office staff is comprised of Marcia Biddles, Nini Abramovitch and Gloria Goren.
The ladies are experienced and efficient in performing diverse responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner. Their responsibilities include constant communication with member families regarding programs and events, Bar Mitzvah anniversaries, birthday celebrations, Yahrzeit notices, High Holy Days’ seating, publications, bookkeeping duties and processing of donations. The staff work in a collaborative environment with the clergy, executive director, lay leadership and directors of Hebrew Academy, Playful Parenting and Youth.
To reach the office call (514) 683-5610 or by e-mail:
nini@bethtikvah.ca
marciab@bethtikvah.ca
gloria@bethtikvah.ca
Shelley Rosenberg has been associated with Beth Tikvah for 31 years. She has a Bachelor of Education degree and is the Coordinator of Playful Parenting, Explorers, Busy Bee Day Camp and Sportball. She does a cooking class with children from Hebrew Foundation School, teaches at our Hebrew Academy Afternoon School and runs the Tot Shabbat program. To reach Shelley by phone 514-683-5610 or email playfulparentingddo@gmail.com
Viki Zerdok, Youth and Programming Director joined us in September 2015. Viki has worked for 16 years at the West Island Jewish Community Center where she created, developed and ran the Children & Teen Departments. She coordinates Beth Tikvah Youth Group for children ages Pre-K to Grade 5 and has initiated a Teen Mitzvah Club for Junior and Senior Leaders from grades 6 to 9. This leadership program is designed to empower and prepare pre-teens and teens to make a difference in the world. To reach Viki by phone 514-683-3889 or email viki@bethtikvah.ca
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