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WINTER 2020
Ça va
bien aller
Finding our way
in the Covid-19 era
An un-FORE-gettable golf tournament
during an unprecedented time!!!
Donors: Thank you for being
there for our residents
Feel the Love: Showing Appreciation
to our front-line heroes
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GOLF 2020:
A Message from the Co-Chairs
Originally scheduled for May 20, the course along with great swag gifts and
2020 RBC Wealth Management Donald comraderie. The golfers were so happy WINTER 2020
Berman Maimonides golf tournament to be able to enjoy a day of sunshine
was postponed to Wednesday August on the course.
26, 2020 due to Covid-19. This year’s
event returned to the Royal Montreal We are so grateful to our generous Published by the Foundations of Donald Berman
and loyal donors, who supported us Maimonides Geriatric Centre and Donald
Golf Club where attendees played the Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre, Perspective
renowned championship Blue Course, in these tough times. Thanks to them, keeps readers informed of developments and
host of 9 Canadian Opens and the we raised over $182,000 — monies to maintains a strong liaison between the Centres
newly announced 2024 Presidents fund the Centre for Research in Aging and the community at large.
Cup. For the safest of experiences, at Maimonides.
there was no shot-gun start, no
Organizing one of Montreal’s premiere
brunch, dinner or cocktail, and no use Editor-in-Chief/Writer
fundraising events is no easy feat, and
of the Clubhouse. We followed all the Lisa Blobstein
would be impossible without our truly
rules of Golf Canada and the Ministry
dedicated team of volunteers. Production
of Health. The day was a fun-filled Alley Flam
event with lots of food stations on the On behalf of the residents of DBM,
thank you to everyone who helped Photography
Howard Kay
make the 2020 tournament a great Corporal Marc-André Leclerc
success. It is thanks to our loyal donors
and sponsors that Donald Berman Ad Design
David Baum
Maimonides Geriatric Centre is able to
continue to provide More than Care. Director of SAPA
Barbra Gold
Foundations Director
Karen Flam
Steve Kosters, Danny Baum DBM and DBJ Foundation
Co-Chairs Donald Berman Maimonides Board President
Angela D’Angelo
RBC Wealth Management Golf
Danny Baum and Steve Kosters
Tournament 2020
Donald Berman Maimonides
On our cover Geriatric Centre
5795 Caldwell Avenue
Lieutenant Celene Stamper, military
Montréal QC
nurse, was one of the members of the H4W 1W3
Canadian military, who lent a helping Tel: (514) 483-2121
hand at Donald Berman Maimonides Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare
Geriatric Centre during the Covid-19 5725 Victoria Avenue
pandemic. See story on p- 18. Photo by Montréal QC
H3W 3H6
Corporal Marc-André Leclerc. Tel: (514) 738-4500
Inset www.donaldbermanmaimonides.ca
Golf co-chairs Danny Baum and Steve www.donaldbermanjewisheldercare.ca
Kosters social distance in the Covid-19
era at the 2020 Donald Berman
Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare and
Maimonides RBC Wealth Management Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric
Centre are member institutions of the
Golf Tournament.
Donald Berman Jewish
Eldercare and Donald
Berman Maimonides
Geriatric Centre are
affiliated with
McGill University
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL SPONSORS (continued)
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTATION SPONSOR
THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR HOLE SPONSORS
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A big thank you to our Golf Donors! A big thank you to the Golf Committee
and our generous volunteers
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN AGING DONORS GOLF 2020 DONATIONS
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CO-CHAIRS
Jack Altman Jamie Malus
Donna and Joel Milgram Gordon Baum John Mestel
Danny Baum
Rosalie Baum Birgit Millman Steve Kosters
Manulife Daniel Baum Brenda Monk
Norbert and Gusta Roth Foundation Norman Bazar Diane Moscoe
HONORARY CO-CHAIR
TD Asset Management Jules Beauregard David Moyse
Marilyn Belzberg Anne Nachshen David Agnew
Shelly Bercovitch George Nashen
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Marilyn Bibergal Dana Nelson
RBC Global Asset Management Marilyn Birman Barbara Novek COMMITTEE
Robert Blatt Steven Ojalvo Philip Abbey
Gail Adelson-Marcovitz Arthur Blumer Robbie Peck Randi Gitnick
Naomi and Eric Bissell Wendy Boys Mike Perrault Jonathan Green 4
Carol and Irving Burstein Erika Brazinskis Settimio Posteraro Barry Grossman
Mitzi and Melvyn Dobrin Foundation David Cytrynbaum Mark A. Potechin Mark Gutberg
Michael Deitcher Stacey Rehel Mitch Kendall
Globe Electric
Carol Deitcher Remco Cohen Robert Kertesz
David Goodman Aleksandr Dekhter Roblin Textiles Inc. George Landau
Beverly Mendel Charlotte Felsky Eric Rodier Joshua Landau
Russell Investments Canada Beth Fineberg Mitchell Rosenthal Terry Landau
Elly and Howard Shulkin Mark Fishman Francoise Roth Larry Nachshen
Karen Flam Rothenberg Capital Allen Quallenberg
Jerry Analytis Stuart Frenkel Management Inc. Steven Schouela
David Berger Wendelin Gardner Mark Rothpan Dr. David Shapiro
Melaine Lipsey David Gencher Louise Roux Murray Shulman
Melissa Gencher Morris Rudnitsky Brad Steinmetz 5 6
Howard Nemeroff
William Gertin Keith Rusby
Lawrence Stein Leah Glustein Jeffrey Sackman President
Jamie Goren Gabriel Safdie Angela D’Angelo
Randi Greenberg Harry Shapiro
Issie Gross Brian Scherzer
Emil Hakim Stephen Shepherd VOLUNTEERS
Donna Haltrecht Irving Siegel
Pictured right:
Robert H. Hecht Philip N. Singer
1. Della Druick, Irena Kazhdan
Michael Hollinger Myra Smith
Michael Hopper Michael Sperber 2. Barbara Flam
Neil Horowitz Robert Steinberg 3. Karen Ship, Ellen Black
Irena Kazhdan Donald Steinberg 4. Anne-Marie Ayoung-Carr, Esther
Eric Kimmel Gustavo Szejnberg Stroll, Arlene Albert, Mayda Dubman,
Valerie Ohayan, Paula Friedman
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Stuart Korne Martin Szpiro
Robert Korne Robert Therrien 5. Susan Herscovitch, Susan
Ackerman
Bella Kotler Henry Topas
Ronald Leibovitch Donald Topolniski 6. Alma Munoz, Karen Feig
Norman Levi Ian Turner 7. Andrea Conners, Dr. Machelle
Ruth Levitan Mark Turner Wilchesky
Marty Levitt Gerhard Vallant 8. Phyllis Sohmer, Linda Sohmer
Jonathan Levy Ronald Vangroff 9. David Flam
Leonard Lewkowict Bruno Wetter Not pictured:
David Lutfy Howard Zingboim
Randi Gitnick, Goldie Gutberg,
Allen Majnemer Noma Zuskin Marilyn Solomon. Lisa Kasner,
6 Marilynne Malkin Millie Pearson 7
Congratulations to our Top Golfers! What we learnt from the first wave of COVID-19
Since last March and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, management
in our long-term care sites have been on a steep learning curve. Here are Caregivers
some of the lessons we have learned. Caregivers must register in advance
and be trained on the proper
use of PPE. Prior to entering the
Room furnishings Staffing building, they are screened and their
1 st While wishing to maintain
the concept of a milieu de vie
(homelike environment), a change
Our nursing staff do not move
between facilities or units. The
staffing situation in our long-term
temperature is taken.
in philosophy has been needed care sites is much improved. We Personal Protective
in reference to furnishings in have close to 300 new orderlies
FIRST PLACE residents’ rooms. In order to reduce (PAB’s) in our CHSLDs, and we are
Equipment (PPE)
BEST BALL clutter, be able to quickly and actively recruiting more nursing There is a team of new employees
CHAMPION easily disinfect rooms, minimize staff. mandated with ensuring that
fire and safety hazards and allow everyone in the building – and on
The foursome of golf
quick movement of residents, a very the grounds outdoors – is wearing
co-chair Steve Kosters,
Lee Karls, Mitch
limited amount of furnishings and Testing the proper PPE (personal protective
other belongings are allowed in each equipment), following the necessary
Kendall, Alan Marcovitz An onsite COVID-19 testing clinic
resident’s room. infection control precautions, and
was the day’s winner. has been set up at as we continue to
ensuring there is an adequate supply
encourage staff and caregivers to
of PPE available for anyone who
be tested.
needs it.
• asks are mandatory for all staff
M
and caregivers;
2 nd • ye protection (goggles or a
E
visor) is used in addition to a
face mask when providing care
from less than two metres away;
• roplet protection is worn when
D
SECOND PLACE staff are caring for a resident
BEST BALL who is in isolation in order to
limit the spread of infection.
The foursome of
Frank Bruno,
Christine Rizzuto, Site set up
Skip Beloff, Murray
Shulman took home There is a designated hot zone with
second place honours. staff ready to accommodate any
resident testing positive.
—
We have come a long way since
the start of the pandemic, and we
are now in a better position to
face the future. Looking ahead, we
will continue to be guided by our
infectious disease experts and our
health care professionals with a
LONGEST DRIVE LONGEST DRIVE common objective: the health, safety
MALE FEMALE and well-being of our residents.
The Longest Drive Male The Longest Drive
was won by RBC’s Female was won by
Nizar Laouni. Cristina Rizzuto.
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We need Thank you to our Hockey for a cause
your help: Annual Governors 2019 After much reflection, we made the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s
hockey tournament because of COVID-19 concerns. Given all the restrictions
The Annual and fast developing changes and rules, we felt it was the right decision for
everyone. The safety of all our participants is our first priority. Thank you
Governor’s
PLATINUM BRONZE
to our donors who honoured their pledges even though the game did not go
Brahm Gelfand Sam Abrams Robert Kertesz on. During this unprecedented time, we need your help more than ever. Our
Program Leo Grunstein Helen Altman
Alvin Segal Family
Jack Kivenko
Stan Kivenko
residents are the ultimate beneficiaries of your generosity. Thank you. Our 2021
Shirley and David Shapiro hockey tournament will once again be back at Quartier Hockey. We will follow
Governors ensure the financial Foundation Tamara Korin the directives of Amateur Hockey to determine a date.
strength of the Foundation by Stanley Baboushkin Peggy Lanfer
funding many programs and Hyman Batalion Mortimer Lechter
environmental improvements GOLD Israel Bergman Martin Lieberman THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
to enable the residents to live Rhoda Blostein Irving Ludmer
out their final years in the utmost Accord Financial Inc - Fred Moss
Milan Bratin Alain Mamane
of comfort. Stanley Cons Teddy Canter Stanley S. Mazoff
Stephen Cooper Mattie Chinks Leonard Mendel
The Governors program has been
Michael Feil Herbert Cobrin Joseph Mendel
around since the Foundation
began in the late 1970’s led by Arthur Goldstein David Cohen Leon L. Miller
Founding Foundation President Jeffrey Gossack Norman Cohen Gary Mintz
Ben Cobrin Z”L who was very Elliot Levine Hinda Deckelbaum Jason Nyman
active in recruiting Governors. William B. Ram Archie Deskin Karen Ohayon
He promoted the concept that Ruth Drazin Joseph Paperman
Helaine Ram
you must “plant the seed, and Reuben Dubrofsky* Ross Paperman
Donald Berman Maimonides will Flora Serchuk
Frank Engelberg Gita Pearl
reap the benefits in future years.” Kathy and Jonathan Sigler Laurence Etco Paul Pinsler
Governor donations are invested in Julius Spivack Vince Feigin Theodore Quint
perpetuity, guaranteeing income Allan Vosko Rowan Fish Marlene Rabinovitch
each year to support all that we do. Philip Friedman Dorothy Reitman
A plaque with each Governor’s Laurence Friedman Soryl Rosenberg
name appears on a recognition SILVER Jack Gaiptman Seymour Samberg
board in the main lobby. Annual Marilyn Gelfand Lionel Sanders
governor categories are Platinum,
Gold, Silver or Bronze. If you are
The Azrieli Foundation
Richard Clare
Theodore Goloff
Jonathan Green
Edouard Schouela
Manuel Shacter
Pearl and Milan Bratin
interested in becoming a Donald Marvin Corber Morton Greenblatt David Shapiro
Berman Maimonides Governor, Henry Etingin Thomas O. Hecht Richard Shatz
please call the Foundation at Sheldon Hershon Harry Sheres
Stuart Freedman
514-483-2121 ext 2207. Stanley Hitzig Harvey Sternthal
Russell Grant
Alfred K. Lawee
William Hurwitz Steven T. Tabac Martina &
Martin Nadler*
Charles Hyman Edward Victor Michael Corber
Gary Ikeman Stanley Weinstein
Marvin Ostin* Miriam Issenman Thomas Welt
Stewart Rappaport Robert B. Issenman Michael White
Golda R. Rosenberg Joe Jospé Leon Wildstein
Anthony Rustin Stephen Kaganov Issie Wiseman
Carol Saltzman* Lawrence Kaplan The Yanofsky
Susan Karmazyn Liebman
Cely Schouela
Phyllis Karper Foundation
Marvin Wexler Fred Kaufman, Q.C. Jerry Zigman
* T hank you to our governors who upgraded their support this year.
CONTRIBUTORS: LOCATION FERRENTO · PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS · ODAN
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Rabbi Wolff retires New appointments Adapting activities in a
After more than two LEAH BERGER COVID world
decades of providing Leah Berger is the Assistant On a typical day, the Recreation team at Donald Berman
spiritual guidance at to the Director of the Jewish Eldercare is busy organizing and implementing
DBM and DBJ, Rabbi Support Program for the countless activities, craft projects, games, educational
Michael Wolff recently Autonomy of Seniors (SAPA) presentations, live music events, one-on-one interactions
retired. for CIUSSS West-Central and more. Covid-19 changed that as all communal
Rabbi Wolff’s spiritual Montreal. Leah’s job is to activities were cancelled in order to protect our vulnerable
care extended to resi- oversee the Social Work population. Visitors, including the volunteers who gave
dents, staff and families. and Therapeutic Recreation their time and talents, were no longer allowed to enter
In addition to leading teams, as well as the SAPA the buildings.
synagogue services admissions system (MAH)
That doesn’t mean there are no activities. It is just
as chaplain, he devel- for the entire CIUSSS.
different. The Recreation team has found that there are
oped the concept of the Based out of Donald many ways to bring joy and meaning to daily living – even
Healing Circle to help Berman Maimonides, Leah while social distancing, and without the physical space of
staff mourn the loss of a travels regularly to all of activity rooms.
resident or the death of a the sites to support her
colleague. One of those ways is by providing portable DVD players
team within the unique
or CD players for those who would like to watch movies,
Rabbi Wolff also led a culture of each long-term
listen to audio books or listen to music in their rooms.
program known as Chanukat Habayit (Housewarming), care center. A professionally trained Social Worker, Leah
which welcomed new residents with a visit one month worked in several hospital settings including Donald As part of the Simon Chang Foundation for Change
after they moved in, along with a blessing with flowers,
baked treats and wine. The program was recognized with
Berman Maimonides in the late 1990’s before returning
to school to pursue a Master’s degree in International
Moment in Time Program, ten DVD Players and fifteen CD
Players were purchased and the Recreation team carefully Clowns reach out to
an award for Jewish Programming by the Association
of Jewish Aging Services, representing long-term care
Relations. This change in her career path led to work in
many different capacities within the Montreal Jewish
selected residents who would most benefit from this.
“During these unprecedented times we must sometimes
our residents
centres across North America. community, including most recently as the Director of go “old school” to provide stimulation and comfort to the Mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on residents in
Planning and Allocations at Federation CJA. residents. Music and movies personalized to the resident’s our long-term care facilities has been a priority for all
Rabbi Wolff tended to the spiritual needs of families,
adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic by leading preference can go a long way to comfort a person. Many members of the care team. While caregivers are now
virtual healing services on Zoom. are isolated during these times and others are unable welcomed within our institutions, some of our recreation
ERIN COOK
to express their feelings or needs and may feel scared. activities have not resumed due to restrictions on social
At his retirement party, Rabbi Wolff was praised for Erin Cook is the new Through music and movies they can escape reality even gatherings and compliance with infection control
being approachable and treating people with respect. Associate Director of SAPA - for a little while,” says Josie DiBenedetto, Coordinator of guidelines. To help ease feelings of social isolation,
“We were lucky to have you. Residents and staff bene- Long Term Care. Erin had therapeutic leisure and recreology at DBJ. Donald Berman Maimonides’ and Donald Berman Jewish
fited from your kindness and understanding,” said been working at the Jewish Eldercare’s longstanding partner Dr. Clown stepped up
General Hospital since Staff are adapting to the current situation. They have
Barbra Gold, Director of the Support Program for the increased the use of technology for video chats with family over the summer to provide socially distanced, masked
Autonomy of Seniors. “Residents felt they could tell you 2005 as a nurse clinician, visits with residents in the garden.
a clinical instructor and as members. One on one visits are very popular. Small unit
anything. You will be very hard to replace.” activities, music sing-alongs, trivia and word games are “This is a great opportunity to break the isolation, provide
a head nurse from 2013 to
Rabbi Wolff plans to move to Israel with his wife, so that 2018. Most recently, she was the new normal. a change in scenery and continue to make meaningful
the couple can be close to their three children. the Clinical Administrative “We keep to a very small bubble and always disinfect connections,”says the artist behind Cookie the clown.
In his goodbye speech at DBM, he praised the staff. “You Coordinator for Oncology everything,” says DiBenedetto. “While therapeutic To make their visits even more meaningful, the Dr Clown
are a beautiful team and you put residents first. For me and Cardiovascular recreation activities during a global pandemic is very artists received special training on working with a Jewish
that’s the beauty of working at Maimonides. Thank you Services and Co-Director different, there is still a lot of living taking place,” she adds. clientele, learning Jewish songs, basic words in frequently
for letting me be part of your team.” of Operations for the Segal used languages like Hebrew and Yiddish, and the customs
Cancer Centre. In her related to different holidays.
The search committee is currently finalizing the hiring
new position, she will be
of our new rabbi. True to its mission, Fondation Dr Clown has been trying
responsible for the care in
This article was adapted from a longer version in 360°, to find alternative ways to continue to connect with our
all the long-term care sites
the CIUSSS staff newsletter. residents throughout the pandemic, albeit from a distance.
in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal.
Over the next few months, the clowns will be reaching
Lucie Tremblay, Director of Nursing for our CIUSSS out to residents identified by Therapeutic Recreation who
says “Erin is recognized by her colleagues as a nursing would benefit from virtual contact, by using FaceTime,
visionary. She is a compassionate leader whose interest Zoom, or Skype.
in the well-being of her clientèle always comes first. Her
“And after that, we are exploring other creative ways of
commitment to the quality of care is undeniable and her
reaching the residents,” says Cookie.
expertise in digital health will bring geriatric care to a
completely new level.” This initiative is provided by Fondation Dr Clown with the
assistance of the DBM and DBJ Foundation.
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Donations to Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation March 1, 2020 — September 30, 2020
$1,000–$2,500 Ethel and Michael Gold Debbie and Steven Schouela The Merling Family Arnold Herschorn
ESTATES Jill Goldberg and Willie Atwell Roberta Schwartz Judith Hoffman
Ethel and Morty Fruchter Family Frances and Max Milstein
Julie and Charles Goldberg Diana Teitelbaum and Morris Schweitzer Carol Jacobson
Polly and Jack Nachshen
Estate of Sharon Flower Foundation Gail Goldman and Scott Miller David Seligman
Michael Shevell Phyllis and Mendy Orloff
Milton Joseph
Herman Kammer
Eileen and Dave Goudy
Lilian and Morris Goodman
Estate of Lorna Rosenstein Sandra and Allen Quallenberg
Audi Y. Gozlan
Laura L. Greco
Rona Shuster
John Sichel
Sandra and Allen Quallenberg in memory Caroline Kramer
Hazel Lederman
David Sinclair
of Ida & Bernie Lesh and Esther & Josiane Levy
McGill Undergraduates for Benita and Stephen Greenberg
Randee Sorbo Willie Quallenberg Anne Lifson
Randi Greenberg and Donald Flam
NEW LIFE GOVERNORS Communication Disorders Awareness GWBR Corinna and Ronald Sperber Sarah Rashcovsky Melaine Lipsey
Peggi Cohen and Mark Rabinovitch Nathalie Haccoun and Richard Salis Anthony Stamos Barbara and Abe Rogozinsky Rona Miller
Gary Blair Donna Haltrecht and Leslie Lansky Erika K. Steffer Leonard Mukasie
$500–$999 Gloria and Stephen Steinberg Vernon Rosenberg Herb Nadler
Angela D’Angelo Azi N. Herman
Marsha Sugarman Gilda and Sonny Rubin Isabel Ohayon
Norman Charbonneau Beverly and Lawrence Herscovici
Diana Teitelbaum and Morris Jon Dlusy Lori Higgins Joyce and Marvin Tanner Anne and Arthur Perlman Rhona Phillips-Carniol
Gail and Stanley Hitzig The Leasing Team at 20 Vic/ Cushman Wakefield William Reim
Schweitzer Reggie and Sidney Greenberg Arlene and Sam Trager
Bertha and Morty Sazant Gerald Roiter
Ronni and Jerry Jacobson
James Dawson Enterprises Ltd. Joanna Kagal Jan Vanderdonk Della Druick and Sheldon Sazant Family Esther Rosenberg
Robert Kertesz Felicia and Johnny Karls Sharon Wilensky Edith Schwartz Warren Ross
NEW NAMED FUNDS Julie and Shalom Katz Allan Wiltzer Sylvia and Albert Shahin Corinne Gutman Rowniak
Leonard and Alice Cohen Family Foundation Peter and Eunice Katz Michael Wolff Ronna Rubin
Beth and Paul Hubscher Margaret and Larry Nachshen Roz and Edward Wyse Annie and Nathan Shechtman Susan Rusinek
Allan and Margie Katz
George Kis Harriet and Martin Kimmel Barbie and Alan Zavalkoff Linda and Jeff Sidel Family Sharon Oppen Salzberg
Norma and Eli Moscovitz Family $100–$499 Marlene and Joel King John Zimmerman Ida and Morris Trager Lionel Sanders
Shirley and Max Konigsberg Lawrence Zinman Leslie Ruth Schachter
Marilyn and Irving Aaron
Sandra K Zummer Kaufman
Teitelbaum Schweitzer Family Sylvia Shahin
Carol Amro Sheila R Kussner
PLANNED GIVING The Azrieli Foundation Martin Labow
Alina and Joseph Weiden Frances Shames
Judy and Sal Baron Terry and George Landau Malka and Israel Wyszogrodski Linda Shear
Estate of Charlotte and Leo Karassik Janice Bell Sharon and Paul Levine ACTIVE NAMED FUNDS Ethel and Joseph Zigman Judith Shek
William Berman Susan Levine Maureen Shragie
Moe Bennett Memorial Fund Gertrude Berrys Connie and Steven Levy FOUNDATION AUXILIARY William D. Shuster
Sarala Silver
Phil Frank Memorial Fund Ray Dana Boeckh Sam Lieblein Dorothy Abramson Felice and Issie Caron Judy Skolnik
Dale Boidman Myrna Liengme
Esther and Hyman Pascal Linda Boretsky Rachel and Morley Lonn Jacques and Jamile Battat Naomi and Joseph Deckelbaum David Sohmer
Lena Baum Joseph Sohmer
Endowment Fund Holly Botner Wilma and Marty Magonet Adele and Lionel Malkin
Albert Soussan
Angelo Bourkas Marilynne Malkin and Miki Lane Florence and John Bennett Marilynne Malkin and Miki Lane
Sam Solomon Trust Fund Andrea Buck Weiser David Mars and Sandra Ransen
Marilyn and Samuel Berman
Victoria Steinberg
William R. Buckberrough Mary Martin Ettie and Issie Moscovitch Sam Trager
Estate of Solomon Weiss Judy and Mark Caplan Liana and Michael Martow Barbara and Bobby Chazonoff Anne and Robert Nathanson Glenda Travitsky
Betty Vineberg Memorial Fund Shella and Solly Chahine Sandy and David Martz Fanny and Louis Brookman Lottie and Mel Shevell
Irma Strean Way
Kerry Weinstein
Mandy and Danny Chazonoff Lynn Mendelssohn The Minnie and Benny Cohen Family Fund
Bluma Akerman Memorial Fund Bonnie and Jerry Cohen Sheldon Merling Charna Young
Rita and Morley M. Cohen
Chaim and Clara Spilberg Judith M Colle James Miller
Miller & Miller CA Inc Michael Corber and Family YARTZEIT FUND
Michael Cons
Memorial Fund Eleanor and Harrison Cutler Terry and Sam Minzberg Esther and Issie Cytrynbaum Rachel Claude Azoulay YARTZEIT PLAQUES
Morley and Rita Cohen Foundation
Fred and Lionella Ullman Arlene Devine
Nancy and Jack Ditkofsky Sherri and David Moyse
Archie Deskin for Academic Excellence Sharon Band
Michele Bensimon Paul Hubscher Z”L
Endowment Fund Beverly Dobbin Phillip Nadler Arleen Fagan Sheila Berman
Rosalie Jukier and Lewis Dobrin Andrée Naimer The Flam Family Rona Bloom
Maureen and Jack Dym Cindy and Fred Naimer Natalie and Bernard Gitnick Mary Burke KIDDUSH FUND
Andrei Ennok Elyssa Nassi Shella Chahine
GIFTS Etti and Herman ( Wolf ) Guttman Hyman Batalion
Janie and Michael Etinson Sheila and Harry Nozetz Rachel Cohen
$90,000 Bonnie and Andrew Fainer Lynn and Andy Nulman Stanley Hitzig Roslyn Cohen
Patrick Elharrar
Karen Flam
Laurie Federgreen and Peter Egyed Isabel Pappe Nettie Joseph Lawrence Cramer
Charlotte and Leo Karassik Trisha and Marc Felgar
Janice and Ed Fine
Barry Pascal
Mona and Mark Pasternak
Mary and Joseph Kaufman Joe Dana, C.G.A.
Eleanor Diner
David Fuchs
Eva Kardos
Doris and David Kimmel
Foundation Joyce and Avram Fishman
Shari and Ralph Fishman
Isabel Pereira
Miriam and Michael Piafsky Ida and Sam Kivenko
Deanna Downer
Eileen Rabinovitch
Marvin Epstein
$8,000–$10,000 Karen Flam Susan Polsky Terri and Peter Klein Family Eva Feil
Stuart Frenkel Dalia Rashty Bruce G. Freedman IN APPRECIATION
Simon Chang Foundation for Change Audrey Friedman Barbara and Abraham Rogozinsky
Terry and George Landau Family
Lola Stigler- Friedman
Hedy and Julius Landau MANY THANKS TO
Lionella and Fred Ullman Family Miriam and Martin Friedman Stephen Rothstein Jack Garfinkle
Ethel and Jack Garfinkle Andra and Marc Rubin Anne and Jack Laster Kenny Goodman Martin Kimmel
Foundation Shirley Garfinkle Sarah and Allen Rubin Anne and Sam Lenet Ray Gossack Johnny Miller
Leo Geiger Jodi Raby Rubinowitz and Jon Rubinowitz Allan Grachnik
Barbara Gitnick and John Moles Allan Samberg Ethel and Max Levine Simon Gulden
for choosing donations to the Foundation in
lieu of gifts to honour a special occasion
Clara Sayegh Helen and Max Mars Sary Benchimol Hadida
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Life Governors Life Governors have made a one-time financial gift to the Foundation
Anonymous Sydney Chesick Ruth and Louis P. Gold Charles Michael Leiffer Hyman Pascal Sophie Litner Silverstone
Felicia and Arnold Aaron Cecilia and Ron Chorlton Ethel and Michael R. Gold Leonard S. Leiffer Jean and Maxwell Pascal Frank Sinclair
Foundation Betty and Ben Cobrin Betty and Lou Goldberg Gerry Leithman Lynn and Philip Perlman Miriam and Dave Singerman
Minnie and Monroe Abbey Marilyn and Simon Cobrin Simon A. Goldberg Rachel Lester Marilyn and Fred Perlman Rose and Hyman Singerman
Myrna and Stanley Abbey Peter Cobrin Shirley and Leo Goldfarb Corinne and Miles Leutner Norma Perlman Ida and Hyman Skolnik
Tina and Philip Abbey Teresa and Gary Cobrin Ray and Azar Goldin Harvey Levenson Bessie Pesner Ida Sofer
Fannie and David Aberman Alice and Leonard Cohen Beryl and Ralph Goldman Louise and Morris Levenson David Pik Claire Smith
Joyce and Saul Abracen Beatrice and Phil Cohen Elaine Goldstein Rosalind and Saul Levenson Lawrence Popliger Moe S. Smith
Linda and Richard Abrahamson Diane and Morrie Cohen Yoine Goldstein Shirley and Phil Levenson Gloria and Jack Post Sarah and Abraham Spector
William Abrams Florence and Lawrence Cohen Krayna and Saul Goldwarg Sylvia and Myer Levenson Steven D. Potoker Selma and Norman Spector
Marcia Addleman Mildred and Nathan Cohen Louis Gontovnick Phil Levi Ellen and Martin Prosserman Seymour Spector
Rose and Gerson Adelman Rita and Morley Cohen Ann Goodwin Esther and Moe Levin Sandra and Allen Quallenberg Jean and Manny Spinner
Maisie and Julius Adelson Sarah Cohen Rae and J. Gerson Goodwin Lena and Jack Levine Marlene and Robert Raich Alex Spivak
Leah and Mel Adler William Cons Phyllis and Lou Gordon Esther and Andrew Levinson Dorothy and Rocke Ransen Harry L. Spivak
Delsan A.I.M. Inc. Helen and Leonard Constantine Linda and Bert Gould Dorothy and Sol Levites Thelma and Nathaniel Rappaport Manny Spivak
Joy and Aaron Ain Copple Cooper Michael Greenberg Allan Levitt Sabina and Jack Ratner Myer Spivak
Fay Ain Michael Corber Naomi and Bernard Gross Ben Levitt Goldie and Joseph Raymer Ruth and Jack Star
Nuci and Andre Aisenstadt Mollie and Rudy Corber Joseph H. Gross Rona and Irving Levitt Gertie Reisler Ilene and Jack Starke
William Alexander Liliane and Albert Coronel Saryl and Stephen Gross Sylvia Levitt Betty and Jack Reitman Lil and Ben Stein
Diane and Jack Altman Alma and Morty Cryer Karen and Louis Grossbaum Buddy and Sidney H. Levy Dorothy and Cyril Reitman Anne and Nathan Steinberg
Gisella and Jack Anavy Marion and Robert Cummings Marcia and Abe Gurman Eva and Harold R. Levy Irene and Joseph Remer Family Foundation
Gail and David Auerbach Norma and Jack Cummings Martin Halickman Marilyn E. Levy Sally and Carol Rendall Blema and Arnold Steinberg
Sadie and Abe Auerbach Susan and Steven Cummings Louis H. Hannach Shelley and Leonard Lewkowict Michael and Larry Reznick Helen Steinberg
Hyman August Victoria and Maxwell Cummings Moe Hart Sybil and Myer Lichtenstein Rita and Sam Reznick Gertrude and Jack Steinberg
Marilyn and Ernest Avrith Esther and Armand Cymbalista Nina and Harry Hart Jack Liebman and Family Mary and Bernard Richler Mireille and Murray Steinberg
Natalie and Henry Avrith Angela D’Angelo Norman Heimlich Suzan and Aaron Lieberman Janine and Eugene N. Riesman Lily and Alvin Steinwold
Florence and Irving Babb Dyna and Morris Dalfen Lina and Victor Hemsi Morris Libstug Harriet and Philip Rivkin Dr. Max Stern
Anne G. Bailey Rona and Robert Davis Lily Herlich Marvin Lifshitz Abraham Rogozinsky Dina and Roman A. Stieglitz
Clara and Charles Balinsky George Deckelbaum Sharon and T. Israel Herlich Elliot Lifson Judy and Harry Roitman Mollie Lackman and
Toronto Dominion Bank Phyllis and Moses Deitcher Stanley Hitzig Beatrice and Moishe Lighter Rae and Harry Rosen George Stieglitz
Ricci and Morton Barmish Stella and Sol Dermer Ann and Morris Hoffman Alex Lightstone (Rosenzvaig) Joyce and Myer Storfer
Marcy and Danny Baum Mitzi and Melvyn Dobrin Mary Hoffman Lillian and Jack Linder Pearl Litner Rosen Merle and Bernard Stotland
Evy and Phil Bell Family Foundation Estelle and Stanley Hopmeyer Stephen Lipper Sylvia and Abe Rosenberg John J. Swidler
Sam Bell Sybil and Herbert N. Dobrin Arlene and Paul Hubscher David Litner Mike Rosenbloom Jean Herschel Takefman
Nathan and Samuel Benditsky Rita Dobrofsky Brahm Hyams Dolly Litner Michael Rosenfeld Hyman Tannenbaum
Charles Benjamin Lawrence Dobsinsky Isin Ivanier Bennett Orenstein Little Lowen Rosenthal In Memory of David, Clara and
Robert Benson, Q.C. Ruth and Harry Dolansky Sydney Ivanier Susan Orenstein Little Micky Rosenthal Willie Tannenbaum
Carol and Leonard Berall Toby and Max Dollin Josephine and Abe Izenberg Judy and Gerald Litwin Joyce and Moe Ross Marvin Tanner
Boris J. Berbrier Dorothy and Louis Dorsey Edward N. Jacobs Larry Lobel Miriam Ross Phyliss and Phil Tanny
Sophie and Jack Bergman Hyman S. Druckman Morton Kader Connie and Jack Lubotta Sid Ross Julie and Morton Tauben
Ida and Joseph Berman Eileen and Louis Dubrovsky Miriam and Joseph Kage Rachel and Joseph Luchfeld Peggy and Sydney Rossman Diana Teitelbaum and Morris
Florence and Jerry Berns Sam Dubrovsky Carol and Thomas Kahn Joan and Jack Lupovich Anne and Harry Rottenberg Schweitzer
Lawrence Bessner, F.C.A. Frieda Dym Rose and Jack Kamin Mila and Louis B. Magil Edward W. Rubin Maidy and Irv Teitelbaum
Irwin G. Beutel Rose and Sam Eidinger Marvin Kane Anita and Simon Maislin Frances and David Rubin Ethel and Jack Teller
Judith and Morton J. Beutel Joan and Hyman Eiley Millie and Leonard Kantor Sheila and Irving Maklan Family Foundation Sabina and Morris Tirer
Nani and Austin Beutel Sharon and Stan Eiley Saul and Ruth Kaplan Sheila and Orrin Maldoff Max Rubenstein Paula an d Morris Trefler
Rae and Ben Beutel Gertrude and Joe Eliesen Bronia and Nathan Kaporovsky Leonard Mandelcorn Belle and Arthur Ruddy Lois and Stanley Tucker
Cheryl and Ronald Black Miriam and Ely Ellbogen Richard Kastner Sidney Margles Ruth Rudin Gerry and Josh Uditsky
Gary Blair Bina and Leonard Ellen Family Stella and Abe Kasvan Roslyn Margles Debbie and Roy Salomon Valentina and Moses Urynski
Lillian and David Bloom Foundation Jacob (Jack) Katner Winnifred and Phillip Margles Bluma and David Schachter Earl Veinish
Harry J.F. Bloomfield Mr. and Mrs. Mel Ellen Suzanne and Harone Kattan Claire and Jack Margolius Rose and Nathan Schachter Max and Morris Vesely
Ben Blumenthal Annie Ellin Marsha and Martin Kaufman Harry Markus Selma and Bernard Schachter Cecil Vineberg
Marilyn and Herbert Blumer Sylvia and Sidney Ender Sally Kendall Peggy Marsh Fay and Joseph Schaffer Gertrude Vineberg
Seymour Blumer Beatriz and Leon Farbstein Edward Kertzman Cynthia and Douglas Mayoff Jacob Schechtman Sally and Mortimer Vineberg
Leah and Armand Bodner Jennie and Sam Farbstein Norma and Arthur N. Kirsch Zelda and Sol Mayoff Ray and Sam Schleien Marvin D. Walker
Henriette and Jacques Bohbot Kenneth E. Fefergrad Esther Steinberg Kivenko Georgette and Yusuf Meer Sylvia and Clarence Schneiderman Linda and Mark Wasserman
Therese and David Bohbot Ruth and Abe Feigelson Enid and Mitchell Klein Shirley Meltzer Bobbie and Irving Schreter Morris Libstug and Mary
Estate of Roslyn Boltuc Fanny and Harry Feinstein Gloria and Jack Klein Rosalind and Isadore Mendel Goldie and Joseph Schreter Wasserman
Hannah and Norman Boman Riva Feinstein Robert Kleinman Lenore and Seymour Mendelman Jutta and Max Schuchman Lynn and Ron Waxman
Al Bordo Morris Feldman Bina and Alex Knyszynski Dudley N. Mendels Leah and Ben Schwam Reginald Weiser
Henry Botner Ruth and Jack Field Sandra and E. Leo Kolber Sheldon Merling Amy and Bernard Schwartz Hinda and David Weissman
Elias Brantz Melanie and Kalman Fisher Vivian and Alex Konigsberg Merling and Merling Notaires Gordon Schwartz Foundation
Pearl and Nathan Bratt Luba and Josef Fishman Henriette and Marcel Korner Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. Mollie Schwartz Lily and Joseph Wener
Betty Brodie Randi Greenberg and Donald Flam Rose and Matthew Kosowatsky Bess and Joe Miller Manuel Shacter Q.C. Julie and Irving Wenger
Andrea and Charles R. Bronfman Lou Flam Stephen Kosters Dorothy and Jack E. Miller Fanny and Jacob Seeman Gertie and Ronald Wexelman
Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Mordka and Matla Frajman Gail Kotler Morris K. Miller Zipora and Alexander Seltzer Al Israel Wexler
Edward Bronfman Hershie Frankel Lily and Alex Kotler Dave Mintz Betty and Bernard Shapiro Jeanette Wise
Marjorie and Gerald Bronfman Michael Frankel Beatrice and Sol Krupp Sandra and Steven Mintz Monica and Barry Shapiro Richard Wise
Foundation Florence and Irwin Freedman Sheila and Marvyn Kussner Sara and Morris Minzberg Sylvia Frank Shatsky and Rose Wiselberg
Peter Bronfman Rose and Daniel Freedman Randi Gitnick and Denis Kurdi Saul Mirotchnick Sydney Shatsky M. Wolofsky
Saidye Bronfman, O.B.E. Irwin Fried in Memory of Ethel Fried Mollie and Michael Lackman Sophie and John Mishkin Barbara and Leonard M. Shavick Nancy and Harry Workman
Doris and Joseph Brott Beverly and Bernard Friedman Terry and George Landau Reva Mones Gerald Shechtman Maytie and Samuel L. Workman
Bernice and Gordon Brown Morty Fruchter Mildred and Bernard Lande Anne and Abe Morantz Selma and Jacob M. Shechtman Issie Wyzogrodski
Bernice and Morty Brownstein Naomi and Arnold Garber Esther and Andre Landsman Mollie and Joe Morantz Clara and Elliot Sheftman Marvyn and Eileen Yudelson
Bessie Berson Brownstein Shirley and Mitchell Garfinkle Libby Cobrin Landsman Avrum Morrow Jackie and Leonard Sheiner Norman Zavalkoff
Shirley and Gerald Brownstein Tanja Gehring In Memory of Louis Landsman Jerome Myers Sam Sheiner Faigie and Rubin Zimmerman
Natalie and Harold Brownstein Judi and Aaron Gelber Bernard Lang Margaret and Larry Nachshen Shirley and Moishe Shiveck Mr. and Mrs. Morris Zinman
Mark Busgang Sheila and Nachum Gelber Flora and Heskel Lawy Betty and Syd Nowa Abe Shragie Denise and Jeffrey Zunenshine
Danny Caplan Henry Geniele Betty and Carl Laxer Elizabeth Litner Nusselman Debbie and Alan Shragie
Esther Caplan Sheina and Israel Gillman Joan and Lester Lazarus Mildred and E. Philip Ostroff Howard Shulkin
Joe Caplan Howard Gilmour Bella and Ben Lechter Laura and Benny Pantel John Silverman
Susan and Monroe Charlap Seymour Glense Judith and John Lechter Anna Pascal Shirley and Phil Silvers
Phyliss and Gerald Charness Norman Glickman Isadore Lechtman Frances and Cecil Pascal Peter Silverstone
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Military deployed Family Scholarships JUDITH CHINKS FISH SCHOLARSHIP
This year’s recipient
to Donald Berman It was a very different event this year for the recipients of the annual Judith
of the Foundation’s annual scholarships and bursaries.
Maimonides
Chinks Fish Scholarship
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there was a small socially- is Jasper Magnaye, son
distanced get-together for the winners to pick up their of Maria Aurora Aquino
Military personnel from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa cheques and awards. who is a PAB on Kastner
and the Royal Canadian Hussards (Montreal) and members
3. Jasper’s commitment
of the Royal Canadian Medical Service of the Canadian MICHAEL CORBER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP to his studies in Pure and
Armed Forces lent a helping hand at Donald Berman
This year’s recipient of Applied Sciences at Vanier
Maimonides Geriatric Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
the Michael Corber and College at night while
The military personnel provided logistical support and
Family scholarship is working full-time stood
front-line care alongside exhausted staff. “When the army
Zhaoran Wu who is out in his application.
came, there was a sense of relief that we are not alone,”
studying Health Sciences Jasper’s future goal is to be
said Nathan Ray, a PAB at the Centre.
at Marianopolis College. an Electrical Engineer.
On June 22, an official military farewell ceremony was Zhaoran is the daughter
held to say good-bye and honour our team. Emotions The Judith Chinks Fish scholarship is tied to the vision
of Hong Wen Wu who is a and generosity of a woman who espoused the value of
soared, as healthcare workers wiped away tears and PAB on 6th floor. Zhaoran’s
saluted the military personnel who were there during a post-secondary education. Her family has generously set
letter expressed her plan up a fund through the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare
most difficult time. for a career in health care. Foundation in her memory. The donations are used
She also described the annually to offer a one-year scholarship to a student who
extra-curricular activities wishes to pursue post-secondary studies and who has
When the army came, there was a she has been involved at least one parent who works at Donald Berman Jewish
in to round out her
sense of relief that we are not alone. Eldercare Centre.
education and her volunteering at DBM.
— Nathan Ray, PAB at DBM In honour of his past Presidency of the Foundation and
his family’s connection to the Centre, Michael Corber
created the Michael Corber and Family Scholarship.
Every year, a one-year scholarship is presented to a
student who wishes to pursue post-secondary studies
and who has at least one parent who works on the front-
lines at Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre.
Photos by: Corporal Marc-André Leclerc
18 192020
Golf Foursomes
STAY
TUNED
We will return
to Royal Montreal
in 2021, date to
follow!
20 21MCDONALD’S - PIERRE BRUNET
FRANCHISES
Pierre Brunet, owner and operator of
19 McDonalds franchises around the
island of Montreal donated almost
1000 breakfast sandwiches, cookies
and Happy Meals for staff in our
long-term care centers. His staff were
up before dawn preparing the food
and even created messages of appre-
ciation. Mr. Brunet and his senior
team delivered the food themselves
in boxes that had messages of hope.
KRUGER PAPER SIKH COMMUNITY
OJECT
PR Kruger Products, one of Canada’s Thank you to our friends in the
leading tissue products manufac- Sikh Community of Montreal who
feel turer, provided 1500 packages of its provided our staff with nuts, cookies,
the e —
Helping our front-line staff feel the love lo v sent ir
Cashmere-brand toilet paper-- one drinks, crackers, granola bars and
res our for each staff member in CIUSS other snacks as a way to recharge
To help our front-line staff as they Check out our Facebook page: l’am West-Central Montreal’s six long- their energies and boost their morale.
term care sites. The 5 pallets were It was so nice to see people from all
work tirelessly to care for the most Project Feel the Love, for more delivered and unpacked at our make- communities coming together in a
vulnerable during the Covid-19 pictures and information. shift warehouse at Federation CJA time of need.
pandemic, the Foundations of PETROS
by the Senior leadership team of the
Donald Berman Maimonides and
Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare
Thank you to everyone Ted Dranias, owner of Petros
company. A special thank you to
Taverna stepped it up not only by
started Project Feel the Love. The goal who has helped make hand-delivering delicious Greek
Jean Roy, Senior Vice President and
of this initiative is for the staff in all Project Feel the Love a food himself but by planning out
Chief Operating Officer at Kruger, for
BAKERS
the long-term care sites in CIUSSS making it all happen.
West Central Montreal to truly feel success: from the donors specific menus that he thought the
Our community really came through
staff would enjoy. One night it was Israel’s Consul General for Quebec,
appreciated during this time of crisis. and suppliers, to the Greek salad, Greek style fava beans David Levy, was one of the deliv-
with a steady stream of delicious
Thanks to generous donors, our drivers and coordinators. individually wrapped baked treats
in tomato sauce, and orzo pasta with ery drivers who brought the tissue
team provided over 10,000 meals for our staff, whether it was Tina
and snacks as well as other items
It’s the people that really meat sauce in a vine leaf. At a time products in his own car to Donald
Abbey’s gooey brownies, Joann
when restaurants were themselves Berman Maimonides.
like home-made soups, masks for made a difference!! struggling, Mr. Dranias donated the
Toulch’s crunchy biscotti or oatmeal
use outside the facilities, ear guards and chocolate chip cookies from our
to make the wearing of masks more meals at no cost. “These individuals
Pictured are some of the incredible GROCERIES
community bakers. A special thank
comfortable, hand cream for their have done such an outstanding job
highlights of this project. Charlie Migliara and Rosanna Magri you to Lili Yesovitch, Yair Meyers,
tired hands, fruit for busy days and during this pandemic,” said Dranias.
from Les Gestions Gescam proposed David Tordjman and so many others
groceries to take home. “It is the least we can do.”
the idea of providing a bag of groceries who provided treats on a weekly
The Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, basis; some even taking the time to
to staff so they can just go home after
The St. Andrews Presbyterian Homes include handwritten notes to show
Foundation, The Drummond SOUPER HERO work and not have the extra worry
of picking up food for their families. staff some love.
Foundation as well as Federation CJA, Aviva Orenstein Kalin and her team
The Jewish Community Foundation, of soup-makers provided our tired This incredible donation was made
the Sikh Community of Montreal and staff with frozen home-made soups possible with the help of IGA Extra
others jumped on board to help with to take home at the end of their shift. Famille Duchemin in St-Laurent
this initiative. “The goal of Souper Hero is to provide who assembled the hundreds of bags
If you would like to support Project healthcare staff with a nutritious which included items like rice, lentils,
Feel the Love, please make a soup, ease the burden of cooking and canned tuna, pasta, fruits and vegeta-
donation to the Covid Fund at: make them feel like the real heroes bles. The bags were delivered to staff
that they are,” says Kalin. Of course at St. Margaret and DBJ. Thank you
www.donaldbermanmai-
matza ball soup was very popular! Charlie and Rosanna for being heroes
monidesdonations.myevent.com
to our front-line heroes.
22 23MASKS A YOUTH INITIATIVE FEEL THE LOVE DONATIONS FOR DBM AND DBJ Terri and Peter Klein Penni Goldman
Cinémask, Canada Sews – Quebec Seventeen-year-old Abigael Benchaya Holly Aronson Kupfert Iris Jaitovich Groisman
Leonard Sanders Family Foundation Janet Lazare Karen and Louis Grossbaum
and Army of Masks – CANADA wanted to give back to health-care
provided 2000 reusable masks for workers. She received a grant from Felicia and Arnold Aaron Foundation Shaya Leibinger Donna and Murray Grossner
Leo Grunstein
all the front-line workers in our Rise in Youth that allowed her to Gestions GesCam Inc. Lewis C. Smith Foundation
Chaya and Lorne Lieberman Sheila Gurman
long-term care sites. These masks purchase pastries and coffee for Vivian and Howard Stotland Judy and Gerry Litwin Esther Handelman
are worn outside of the health care staff at DBM. “The staff at DBM Roz and Sam Hops
environment to help control the are working so hard and this little Avon Fruits and Passion Paul Rubin Catherine Lloyd
Martin Isaif
Deborah and Steven Schouela Barbara Maass
spread of Covid-19. A special thank gesture will hopefully show them Azrieli Foundation Ronni and Jerry Jacobson
Diana and Morris Schweitzer Lana Mastromonaco
you to C&M Textiles Inc. for donat- that we care,” says Abigael. Marcy and Danny Baum Maurice Bergman, Architecte
Ashley Joseph
ing the beautiful fabric and to our FEDERATION CJA Michael Corber Signature Pro Inc. Phyllis Karper
Corinne Ohayon
devoted community of knitters who We recently honoured Federation Della Druick and Family Ronald F. Sliwinski Shirley Katz
Thoma Papa Papa
worked tirelessly to create ear-savers TD Canada Trust Branch 4808 Karen Knie-Cahana
with the Outstanding Service Award Dunn’s Famous International Shelley and Herbert Ptack
to protect our staff’s weary ears from Via Rail Canada Aisan Koushki
for their incredible contribution Holdings Barbara and Abraham Rogozinsky Jill Kravetz
wearing masks all day. to this initiative. They created a Shari Rosner
Joyce and Robert Elman Devorah Abenhaim Eva Kuper
warehouse for many donations and Shari Fishman Laura Alper Frances Rotman Earl Lackman
helped not only with getting volun- Rachel Azoulay Rhodie and David Salzman
Brenda and Sam Gewurz Philip Lander
teers to do the deliveries but with Esther Backler Allan Samberg Franck Lasry
Nicole and Mitch Kendall Evan Schneiderman
coordinating all the logistics. They Marilyn Berger Leo Lowy
even provided goodie bags for our
Regina and Thomas Klein Bunny and Brian Segel Alex Lowy
Devora and Simon Berman
staff. It was a true community effort. Marianopolis Student Union Gertrude Berrys Sharon Shasha Ann Malka Sequerra
Montreal West Stingrays Morris Birenbaum Sheryl and Elliott Shuchat Maureen Marovitch
Women’s Hockey Garner Bornstein Elly and Howard Shulkin Trina Mastromonaco
PIERRE-YVES GAGNÉ Margaret and Larry Nachshen Lisa Bornstein Susanne and Peter Sladowski Monica Munchik
At the height of the crisis in long-term care, Pierre-Yves Gagné wanted to do Cindy and Freddie Naimer Heather and Sidney Bouzaglo Saul Stark Sidra Naygeboren
something for staff at Donald Berman Maimonides and at the same time Sharon Braverman Fern Stark Shari Neudorf
Lynn and Andy Nulman Pearl Nutkevitch
support one of his favourite restaurants - The Main Kitchen in Hudson. He Erika Brazinskis Laynie Stein
Hindi and Rory Olson Ralph and Lynn Oliver
coordinated with the restaurant to provide a delicious meal for the night staff. Sue Cayne Martha and Mendel Stermer
DBM is close to Pierre-Yves heart as his late mother Mireille Ducros is a former Sandra and Allen Quallenberg Judy Lutter Stern Elaine Osman Rich
Stephanie Cohen
Director of Nursing at the Centre. Harvey Stark Sabina and Harvey Sternthal Rebecca Pimienta
Jacqueline Cohen
Tina Shapiro and Brad Anne Cooper Roman Szmidt Jeremy Pinchuk
Steinmetz Irene Rainsford
Ruth Dahan Neri and Aron Tischler
Nicole Renault-Lavoie
Deborah and Howard Glenna and Morris Dascal Esther and Henry Topas
Laurie Rotman
FEEL THE LOVE CONTRIBUTORS L’Oreal Canada Red Bull Canada Szalavetz Hinda Deckelbaum Julia Waks
Lucille’s Oyster Dive-Monkland Rotary Club of Montreal West and NDG Brenda Sachin
Tina Abbey Dunn’s Famous The Mirieille and Murray Ellyn and Alvin Delovitch Kerry Weinstein
Marla Schwartz Spergel
Main Kitchen- Hudson Diana Schweitzer Marlene and Warren Dick Sandi and Nathan Weinstein
Aliments O Sole Mio Falafel St Jacques Steinberg Family Micheline Sebag
Maison Le Grand Soups Shulterm Mark Lyon Dorfman David Wilkenfeld
Barbara Amihod Federation CJA Foundation Ann Sequerra
Mandy’s Salads Sikh Community of Montreal Monique Elbaz Jonathan Wise and Carrie Bogante
Ardene Fromagerie Bel Canada Joyce Shanks
Marchiglani Boucherie Slimwave Bernie Wener Caryl and Lawrence Young
Army of Masks – Canada Fillipino Community of Montreal Rhonda Fagan Ornit Shasha
McDonalds-Pierre Brunet Franchises Sollys Tina and Philip Abbey Audrey and Joe Fineberg
Avon Food District Catering Gillian Ship
Lori McSweeny Gloria Soloway Adele Amsellem
Bad Monkey Popcorn Fressers Karen Flam Nancy and Fred Fitzhugh Mai Singer
Mathew Meland Jacqui Soloway-Cons Debbie Anson
Beauty’s Pierre-Yves Gagné Judith and Brahm Gelfand Pearl and Stuart Freedman
Susan Berman
Natalie Sorgini
Merton School Souper Hero- Soups Alison Gelinas Lee Freedman Carol and David Steinberg
Beso Catering Gestions Gescam Jonah Braverman
Alyssa and Yair Meyers St. Andrews Presbyterian Homes
Eta Blitzer Leo Grunstein Globe Electric John Israel Galambos Raymond Busbridge
Anita Steiner
Midi Sante Foundation Sandra Stoliar
Bis Ristorante Hollander Family Leo Grunstein Judith and Brahm Gelfand Sapira Cahana
Midnight Kitchen Sublime Creations Gourmet Meals Randi Gitnick Nathalie Stolnik
Buffet Mahrani Iris Beauty Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Lillian Cherun
Montreal Traditional Council of Ghana Sumac Lori and Hershey Goldenblatt Cheryl and Michael Tritt
Café Gentile JCNT II Corporation Foundation Robert Cohen
Mosaic Shiri Taman Donna Lazare and David Gottman Jordan Wise
Canada Sews JPPS/ Bialik Marla and Robert Hirscheimer Rachel Cohen
Mr. Pretzel Canada Tasty Food Pizza Mariola and Barry Grossman Lili and Arnie Yesovitch
CanadaWide Fruits Kingsdale Academy Mark Karanofsky Jacquie Soloway Cons
Miyamoto Sushi TCBY Marc Haligua
C & M Textiles Judith Koch-Szamosi Robert Kertesz Jesse Cranin
Noble Foods Lindsay Throw Michael Hollander
Chef on Call Marci Kronish Shirley and Max Konigsberg Robyn Croll
Odan Laboratories David Tordjman Ronni Jacobson Ruth Dunsky
Cinemask Kruger Paper Products Carol and Steve Kosters
Old Dutch Potato Chips JoAnn Toulch Cheryl R Jacobson Vivian Elbaz
City of CSL Kwizzin Restaurant Terry and George Landau
Operation Rainbow Mtl Lune Thongvan Carol Jacobson Eric Engels
Ryan Cons Kupfert & Kim Harriet and John Miller
Pendelis Pizza Via Rail Stacey Gartner and Jason Katz Rebecca R. Freedman
Croissant Monkland La Belle Tonki
Petros – Ted Dranias Marci Whitman Aaron Rand and Val Wiseman Donna Gold
Dagwoods NDG Le Petit Italien Renee Kessler
Prixmium Fruits and Legumes Janis Zubalik
Les Delices Lafrenaie Mtl-Ouest Elsie Lepp
Real Bagel We apologize for any omissions.
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The Drummond Foundation Lieberman Foundation 25Thank you to our Gifts and Prizes Sponsors!
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Randi Gitnick Royal Laurentien Golf and Country Club
Report Collection
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ITEMS IN THE GIFT BAGS
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Tribute Cards popular in Covid era
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant continued to take calls; printing and
limited access to funerals, virtual mailing tribute cards on a daily basis.
shivas and socially distanced visits “People were calling but weren’t really
with family and friends. This has expecting to speak to a real person.
translated into a very busy tribute card They were always so happy to hear my
service at Donald Berman Maimonides voice and be able to get this personal-
“Even though people may not be able ized service,” says Stroll.
to make in-person visits, they want to
let others know they are thinking of “We are a small charity and prob- Some donors send hundreds of cards
them. With our tribute card service, ably one of the last ones still doing each holiday.
they can leave a personal message and hard-copy tribute cards. Many of my
colleagues have gone to virtual cards. The Foundation’s beautiful cards
the card is sent out right away,” says
I think that there will always be people with artwork from the Art for Healing
Karen Flam, Foundation Director.
who enjoy having a real card in their Foundation are the perfect way to
While the staff at many Foundations hands and talking to real people. Our celebrate a special occasion or pay
worked remotely during the COVID- personal touch makes all the differ- tribute to a loved one. Cards are
19 crisis, Esther Stroll, who mans ence,” adds Flam. usually mailed on the day the call is
the phones at the Donald Berman made. VISA, Mastercard and Amex are
Maimonides Foundation, never missed Tribute cards have also been popular accepted. Please call 514-483-2121 ext
a day. She came into the office and for Rosh Hashanah and Passover. 2207 to say it with a tribute card.
iPads keeping
families
connected
iPads equipped with Facetime,
Skype and Zoom were instrumental
tools to help families communicate
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rehab Educator Allison Friedman
says “It is so wonderful because the
families are able to speak (to their
loved ones) and for the 2nd floor
residents who have very advanced
dementia, you can see their facial
expressions or hand movements
reacting to their family members.
I have even had residents put their
hands out and kiss the screen.
Families are always very thankful and
grateful for the visit. It is very difficult
for them not to see their loved ones so
the Ipad visit provides a decrease in
anxiety knowing that their loved ones
are in good hands.”
The Foundations at Donald Berman
Maimonides and Donald Berman
Jewish Eldercare purchased the
first twenty Ipads. The Provincial
Government provided another twenty.
Special stands for the iPads were also
purchased by the Foundation to make
it easier for those with dementia to see
the screen.
30 31Golf Candids
1 2
6 7
3 4 5
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16
1. On the links 4. Barbra Gold 7. M
itch Kendall, Steve 9. A
ngela D’Angelo, 11. Philip Abbey 14. Richard Salis
Kosters Danny Baum
2. Andrée Couture 5. Josh Sazant 12. Suzanne Alepin 15. Henri Abitan
8. L
arry and Margaret 10. Mathieu Dubuc
3. Charles Gaudreau 6. Anthony Infantino 13. Guillaume Rivest 16. Matt Azrielli
Nachshen
32Happy Birthday, Cecile!
Donald Berman Maimonides resident
Cecile Klein, the oldest person in
Quebec, celebrated her 113th birthday
via Zoom because of Covid-19
concerns. She was joined, in person
and virtually, by her extended family
and friends. “This milestone birthday
party would not be happening
without the staff’s loving care and A memorial
bench leaves a
devotion,” says Harriet Nussbaum,
Mrs. Klein’s daughter. She noted that
lasting legacy
throughout the pandemic, her second
in her lifetime, having survived the
Spanish Flu of 1918, Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist Kim Weippert Cynthia Flower wanted to
honour her late parents Abe and
connected her with her mother via
Sharon Flower who taught her
Skype each week, ensuring a link when
the importance of community.
families were not allowed to visit. The Almost daily in the last years of
City of Cote St Luc organized a concert their lives, even in failing health
outside her window to celebrate her themselves, the two would walk to
milestone birthday. Donald Berman Maimonides, sit on
a bench, have a bite in the cafeteria,
and visit residents. Cynthia thought
it was particularly fitting to honour
her parents with a memorial plaque
on one of the benches in front of
Music to
the Centre. This way, their legacy
lives on in a place that meant so
our Ears
much to them.
“I remember my parents bringing my
Musicians from the Orchestre grandmother to sit on the grounds
Métropolitain de Montréal, along of Maimonides in summers, so that
with conducter Yannick Nézet- she could converse in Yiddish with
Séguin, treated residents and staff any residents there. This was Com-
at Donald Berman Maimonides to a munity,” says Cynthia.
concert in the garden. This was part Cynthia hopes that others who see
of a special concert series to bring the plaque on the bench will be
music into the lives of our residents inspired to give back to the commu-
who truly enjoyed the performance. nity in some way as well.
“I hope people take notice and re-
member the importance of giving.”
Kiddush Fund Jewish Eldercare Foundation are
accepting donations to the
A tax receipt will
be provided for
NEW! Now available at Donald Kiddush Fund. the amount of your
Monies will be used to purchase donation. Contact
Berman Jewish Eldercare. the DBM
fruit cake, gefilte fish and grape juice
Interested in sponsoring a for Saturday services. Your gift will Foundation
Kiddush? be acknowledged during the Kiddush office at (514) 483-
and on the donor recognition page in 2121, ext. 2207 or
The Donald Berman Maimonides the DBJ Foundation office at (514) 738-
Foundation and the Donald Berman Perspective.
4500, ext. 2124 for more information.
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