April 2011

Message from the President of JPPS-Bialik

The proposal under consideration which would bring us together with UTT/Herzliah to form a new community Jewish day school has, Arnold Cohenas you might well imagine, dominated many of my days, and evenings, let alone those of fellow Board members and staff.  While I realize that the pace of information being communicated to you is slower than many of you would like, they all deserve our gratitude for their open-mindedness, dedication and the sense of rigour they are bringing to bear to this daunting endeavour.

Most notably perhaps, there have been many separate and collective meetings of the senior administrators of both school systems with the support of the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre (BJEC), looking at the mission and vision of the school, as well as to begin to consider its curriculum, and these meetings are continuing. We are most grateful for the dedication of these administrators for their continuing contribution to the process and their desire to see that JPPS-Bialik continues to build on its successes.

A recurring theme from all stakeholders, including myself and our fellow Board members, is the desire for more concrete information, particularly in relation to the vision and mission of the new school. I want each of you to know that the Board and professional leadership of the school is taking the time to absorb the feedback we have received from you to date and is working arduously to get answers to as many of your questions and concerns as possible. The Board takes seriously its solemn responsibility to be as transparent as it can be with all of you. I trust that any fear of the unknown and misperceptions that may be circulating among us can be overcome with additional information we are looking forward to sharing with you over the coming weeks and that you all will share my enthusiasm for this unique opportunity.

In the interim, you may be assured that any email messages sent to feedback@jppsbialik.ca are both answered promptly and shared with those directly involved in the process, so please keep them coming. It is encouraging to know that our parents and alumni are so engaged in this process and feel so passionately about the school. Whichever direction we collectively choose, this bodes well for our future.

Links to all publications on the subject to date are found below.  I share in your frustration that these communiqués often fall short of providing sufficient new detail. I can only appeal to you for your understanding that the details are only now beginning to emerge from the consultations that are ongoing among professionals and lay leaders. As I said in my remarks to you at our first information meeting at the beginning of February, this was never a fait accompli; but rather a proposal in its infancy that requires constructive input from all parties. The Board and I look forward to doing a better job of meeting your valid expectations, and I look forward with you to our forthcoming more thoughtful and detailed deliberations, which will be guided by a spirit of thinking of not just our children, but of our children’s children.

May we continue together from strength to strength.

Arnold Cohen '82

Message from the Head of School

While naturally a lot of time and effort has been devoted to consideringLaurence Fhima the new community school, I want to reassure parents that our primary and immediate focus remains their children, ensuring that they receive the attention they deserve and need on a day-to-day basis in order that they succeed at JPPS-Bialik.

To this end, consultant Kevin Lukian has paid particular attention to Bialik since starting at the end of January. He has been on a steep learning curve, immersing himself in our culture and getting up to speed on how our school functions, observing the strengths and weaknesses. To date, he has met with Staff Council, the entire Administrative team, the President of the teachers' union, support staff, student representatives and many individual teachers. There are also plans for him to meet parents from all grades identified through our Bialik Parent Council.

Mr. Lukian has also conducted a confidential engagement survey among staff. The results are being tabulated and will be shared with focus groups. The findings from this process (including all his meetings and consultations) are helping him formulate specific recommendations in the areas in which he has been mandated.

Mr. Lukian is off to an impressive start, thanks not only to his skill,
professionalism, energy and enthusiasm, but also in large measure to the openness with which he has been welcomed by all members of our community. He has remarked on the passion we all share for Bialik, the professionalism of our faculty and the politeness of our students. He is particularly encouraged that as a result of our strong attachment to Bialik, our desire to improve, our strong sense of community and the high performance of our students, we have an exceptional base to build upon. This is so true, as evidenced by our students both at Bialik and JPPS bringing top honours in terms of Math, and at Bialik where our student safe-cracking prowess took them to Israel. You will want to read more about them in the articles of this newsletter.

If parents have any concerns at JPPS or Bialik, I want them to know they can always contact me at: 514-731-3673, ext. 227 or by email: laurence.f@jppsbialik.ca.

Concurrent with our commitment to our faculty, as being key to the success of our students, we are accepting nominations for the Elaine Wisenthal Milech Award for Professional Excellence and Leadership in Education and invite submissions before April 13th. Please read more about this award in a following article.

Lastly, I want to share with you some very welcome news. I participated in interviews for a music director at Bialik last week. The selection committee was unanimous: John Dodge will begin after Passover. This news comes on the heels of the Bertha and Nathan Gillman Music Festival at JPPS, and the Zimria at which the JPPS Choir shone, both of which I was able to attend. And, beginning Sunday at the Concert Gala, Bialik students will be singing our favourite Beatles!  To see music thrive and grow in these ways among the students at JPPS and Bialik gives me great pride in our school and my gratitude goes out to those teachers and administrators who make it all happen.    

Laurence Fhima

Message from the Principal of Bialik

Dear parents, students and staff, Shireen Butman

In this newsletter my focus will entirely be on our students’ successes in various areas. Without a doubt, Bialik students are competitive on the world stage and an asset to our community.

Sports:

Our GMAA Division 1 Juvenile Girls basketball team made it to the semi-final game with a 12-0 record, one of the best in the city! Regretfully they lost to Lindsay Place High School. Girls, you gave it your best effort and we are so proud of all of you! Congratulations on a fantastic season.

The Bantam Girls Division 1 basketball team earned a spot at the GMAA championship game vs. Beaconsfield High School, which was played on home court. Although they lost the game, they played exceptionally well and have every right to be proud of themselves!

Our Midget Boys Division 3 basketball team also made it to the championships vs. Laurier Macdonald High School. They played beautifully as a team: Boys, you are champions to us and a source of pride.

In hockey, our Bulldogs participated in the GMAA Pee Wee Division 3 hockey championship vs. College Regina Assumpta of Montreal. All Secondary 1 and 2 students along with Student Council members attended the game to cheer on our team. We came away with the silver medal and played a tremendous game!

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Academics:

Our Secondary V Physics Team beat out the 5 other strong schools and won the impressive Shalheveth Freier Physics Competition brought to us by the Weizmann Institute. The team consisting of Bailey Cohen-Krichevsky, Matthew Creme, Michelle Miller, Sean Sukster, and Ariel Sterlin worked under the guidance of Judy Stein, Director of Academics and were coached by Bialik Grad ‘08 Shawn Bramson. This is Shawn’s second win as our teams’ coach. The students used principles of physics and calculus to design and build an impenetrable safe. Judges from McGill University and l’Université de Montréal determined the winning team and our students advanced to the International Competition in Israel sponsored by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Congratulations to the team - we are extremely proud of you!

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Bialik’s winning safe built using physics principles.

 

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Physics team: Shawn, Michelle, Ariel, Bailey, Matthew and Sean

 

We had six winners in the Canadian National Math League competition for Secondary I students.

Michael Luger placed first, Jacob Laxer and Jessica Young tied for second place and Avery Albert, Joel Kogan and Jordan Schwartz tied for third place at Bialik. We will find out the national results in April.

All students in groups 1 and 2 in Secondary I math classes participated in the World Maths Day. Students played at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Our 45 students joined 1,180,227 other students across the world who correctly answered a total of 428,598,214 questions online on www.worldmathsday.com

Thirty of our top Secondary II English students participated in the Canadian Scholastic Challenge. This is a Canada wide contest that assesses students’ general knowledge. Students had to answer 100 questions in one hour. Results will be announced at the end of April.

Nous sommes très heureux d’avoir participé le dimanche 13 mars pour la toute première fois à « la dictée de Maimonide». M. Rubier, notre coordinateur de français a accompagné quelques étudiants courageux et volontaires qui se sont inscrits cette année. Bravo à nos participants et nous nous préparerons davantage l'an prochain.

Roy Hilzenrat (Secondary IV) and Maya Vardy (Secondary III) won the ORT Montreal Science Journey Competition. This was a competition for all students in grades 9 –10 at either Bialik or Herzliah High Schools. The students’ had to prepare a study topic, based on an Israeli-related theme and demonstrate their science and technology knowledge of Israel. Judges chose two winners from each of the above schools. Roy and Maya went to Israel in March for 10 days where they spent the majority of their time at Mekif Alef Comprehensive High School in Beersheba with fellow students and experienced Israeli school life. Outside school hours, various outings and educational visits gave students a unique insight into life as a young Israeli. Upon their return to Montreal, the competition winners presented their experience to the ORT Board and to their classmates.

Fifteen of our Secondary V students went to Israel as a relief mission. For ten days, our students worked the land and did community service alongside students from other organizations in Israel. The students themselves raised nearly $10,000 to help defray the travel costs. The entire trip was documented on the students’ blog site at http://www.bialikmtl.ca/~israel.relief/

Arts:

On March 2nd and 3rd, 113 of our students participated in our annual Fashion Show- Freakout. Over 1300 spectators came out to see our students walk the runway and dance their hearts out. This beautifully organized and choreographed production was a labour of love for many of our Secondary V students, Bialik staff and alum. Our sincere thanks go to all who collaborated in making this show so very successful!freakout1.jpgfreakout3.jpg

The finale                                           Creatures of the night

Upcoming events to remember:

  • 54th Annual Fundraising Gala on April 3rd at 6:30 pm.
  • Bialik Theatre presents - Nothing’s Gonna Change My World.
  • Three performances on April 4-6th at 7:15 pm. Tickets available at www.jppsbialik.ca for both events.

Félicitations à tous nos élèves pour leur travail acharné, détermination, et superbes efforts. Nous sommes fiers de chacun d’entre vous!

Shireen Butman

Message from the Principal of JPPSAdina Matas

“Whoever shames another in public is like one who sheds blood.” (Bava Metzia 58B)

“Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

Help Put An End To Bullying - Pink Shirt Day – February 23

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Make-a-Difference Day – April 1-3

These two terms are closely aligned in our school’s core values. In actual practice it is a normal virtue to fulfill the duties imposed upon one with regard to others. At the core of life is the action of giving to another. Creating a “bullying-free” environment means to grant everyone the right to something that which he/she is entitled and to give every student a safe and comfortable place for learning.

Judaism’s foundation is embedded in social awareness and acts of kindness (chesed). Loving kindness is one of the values and ethical precepts of the Jewish religion. It requires that we extend ourselves even when we might not want to do so. In Leviticus 19:18, the Talmudic sage, Rabbi Akiva, is famous for saying that to “love your neighbour as you love yourself,” is a fundamental rule in the Torah. When asked to summarize the Torah, Old Rabbi Hillel asserted that “what is hateful to you, do not do to others.” From this, one can also extrapolate the converse, “do for others what you would want done for you.”

Anti-bullying and loving kindness certainly both mean to reach out to others but, it goes much further. They are both acts in which we give ourselves without an expectation of anything in return. What counts is when we teach our students not to walk away from someone carrying or disposing of a burden but to turn around and help carry the load.

There is a clear implication in Judaism that bullying resembles murder since shaming one in public leaves an indelible scar. A physical wound may heal in time but a wound of the soul is less likely to fade and heal. No child should be subjected to an act of bullying, humiliation or shame by a fellow human being. That is where “acts of loving kindness” come into place. Included are a wide range of behaviours, almost all of which are honorable traits: Compassion, empathy, understanding, caring and loving. In the Jewish heritage, action is primary. It is expected that we all be willing to stand up and be counted when help is required.

We all have what to give and so many of you stepped up and volunteered at our “Journées Sportives” at the Olympic Stadium. This year we are reaping the benefits of our parents’ involvement in many areas, such as hot lunches, field trips, Concert Society, the Gillman Music Festival and many other school programs and activities. By interacting with teachers, administrators and other parents, you gain a firsthand understanding of your child’s daily routine as well as the environment and school climate.

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Thank you very much for your involvement. You are always welcome, respected, heard and needed.

Adina Matas

Message from The Director of the CPErandyZ_2010.jpg

As the sun shines longer, and the days of winter come to an end, we feel the energy increasing in the building. The youngest children are really growing up quickly. A few months make a big difference.

After some exciting workshops, some of the staff have taken the initiative to incorporate more of the High Scope philosophy into their daily activities. One of the basic principles is to focus on the uniqueness of every child. While allowing the children be the primary agents of their development, the teachers respond by encouraging questions and discussions initiated by the children. They provide the equipment and activities, and most of all, the support. The excitement level has soared as the children feel their increased power in contributing to their daily activities.

Some of the themes the different classes are working on consist of learning and experiencing the tastes and smells of different fruits and vegetables. Through books, discussion and science experiments, they have learned where things grow, and what we can grow from them. In order to begin giving them a bit of a global conscience, the children will “visit” different countries and see how children of different cultures live. We will taste their foods, play their games, and listen to their music.

The Pre-K students are learning about different community workers, what their daily jobs consist of, and how they contribute to our lives. The children have also set up their lunchroom as a cafeteria, and have assumed the job of serving each other meals. Everyone has begun to learn about Purim, and the music and costumes fill a part of every day. One of the classes has undertaken the job of writing their own version of the Megillah, and they will act it out for everyone’s entertainment.

Different languages are a part of every day. We are taking advantage of the children’s young ages to share as much French and Hebrew as we can to compliment the English that most of them speak at home. They are like sponges, and have a very large repertoire of words and phrases. Most importantly, we have fun every moment of every day. The devoted staff love what they do, and it shows in the smiles on the children’s faces.

Randy Zucker

Message from JPPS Home and School

“Mom! When are you going to do hot lunch?” - Anonymous.

JPPS Home and School is the way that parents get to interact with their kids in school on a weekly basis. JPPS Home and School continues to serve hot lunches to our students three days a week: The food is delicious and the kids seem to love it! We offer pizza, macaroni and cheese, sandwiches and a yummy dessert with every meal. We have just scheduled the end of year barbecue where members of the Executive, along with some parents, will barbecue and then serve the kids. It is always a blast for everyone involved and a great way to help close another year of quality academics and fun with a party in the sun.

In addition to Hot Lunch, JPPS Home and School is also working with the JEM, exposing our children to ways to bring the happiness of Purim to the whole school while fundraising for two causes. In fact, our grade 4 students went to the workshop and made Purim baskets with the JEM employees. These baskets were then sold at school as Mishloach Manot. All the money raised will go toward both Home and School and the JEM workshop.

We hope that you all had a happy Purim. We now look to Pesach and the start of spring. Chag Sameach!

Alyssa Glazer and Marnie Cohen JPPS '78
Co-Presidents

Message from Bialik Home and School

Spring is here and we are all looking forward to the nice weather. On March 18th we celebrated Purim in Bialik, and once again under the direction of Mrs. Kimchi, we had a wonderful assembly with treats, hammenstashen, and mishloach manot. The children had an amazing time sporting imaginative costumes and munching on hammenstashen. We are all looking forward to Passover and our break. Home and School will be selling Passover chocolates by Gallery Du Chocolate; they are strictly Kosher for Passover and offer a wide variety of baskets available in both regular and nut free varieties. Please remember Home and School when considering your Passover gift needs. As always we are looking for volunteers to help with the distribution of these orders.

Graduation is another event that falls under the umbrella of Home and School. The graduation ceremony is a beautiful evening where parents, grandparents and friends come together and “schep nachas” over the graduates. In order to make this evening memorable we are looking for parents of children from any grade to lend a helping hand. If you are interested please contact Eileen Burbella at 514-481-2736 or by email at e.burbella@bialikmtl.ca.

The success of Home and School relies heavily on volunteers so we are reaching out to everyone to volunteer with us. We need you! With the end of the school year just around the corner we are beginning to plan for next year. Our most ambitious project is the book sale which begins on the first day of school. The children, parents and school rely on us for their books. Let’s get next year’s academic session off to a great start: please contact us through FirstClass and give us a day or even a few hours of your valuable time. Finally, with the impending retirement of Cheryl Monk JPPS ‘72, who has simply been fabulous, we are looking for a Co-chair. What a wonderful opportunity to meaningfully contribute to our school and to observe and participate in the inner workings of Bialik!

On behalf of everyone at Home & School I wish you and your family a happy Passover!

Cindy Bercovitch, mother of Josh '09, Max '13 and Benji '15
President

JPPS-Bialik Athletics

Hello Bulldogs Faithful!

Bantam Basketball

The Bantam Girls Division 1 basketball team competed in the GMAA championship game against Beaconsfield High on our home soil. The Bisons came into the game sporting an impressive 12-0 record, while Bialik had an equally impressive 11-1 mark on the season. The Bulldogs came out strong in this game taking an early lead and were ahead by 1 point at halftime. The Bisons came out of the break just a little bit stronger as they went on a nice run to take the lead going into the 4th and final quarter of play. The game was decided in exciting fashion as both teams were hungry for achampionship2.jpg taste at glory. In the end the Bulldogs would succumb to a 31-28 defeat at the hands of the undefeated Bisons. It was a terrific effort by our girls from Bialik and they should hold their heads high. This team will look to be a force for years to come as they continue to wear the Bialik colours. As one of the girls said as they were exiting the court “girls, we finished 2nd in the whole league, that’s very impressive.” This only goes to show what a great attitude our girls possess.

Midget Basketball

Our Midget Boys Division 3 basketball team was up against a familiar foe in Laurier Macdonald in the Old gym at Bialik. The boys were looking to parlay a terrific 1-loss season into a GMAA chamchampionship1.jpgpionship. Alas, it was not meant to be as the visiting team was able to pull out the victory by 5 points. The boys competed hard this season and have a lot to be proud of. The team will now look forward to next year as they graduate to the Juvenile ranks. They will provide some much needed experience to the squad next year.

Juvenile Basketball

The Juvenile Girls basketball team entered their semi-final game with high hopes of representing Bialik in the GMAA championship game. They first needed to get by an opponent (LPHS) that they hadn’t seen since their loss against them in the semi-finals last yefans.jpgar. LPHS came out strong, aiming to put an end to the Bulldogs 13 game-winning streak. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, LPHS was able to do just that. When the final buzzer sounded and the dust settled it was LPHS moving on to the championship game after an exciting 52-50 victory. This loss spelled the end for a number of the girls Bialik Basketball careers and we thank everyone of them for their hard work, commitment and perseverance.

Peewee Ice Hockey

The Bialik Peewee Ice Hockey team also ended their season as they competed for the GMAA Div 3 Championship. Unfortunately, they came up against a very strong and well prepared opponent in the big game. Settling for second place, the Bulldogs look to rebuild for next season. With a strong returning core and a few good prospects, Bialik hopes to be in the hunt once again. A huge thank you goes out to the coach Mr. Stuart Reider '04 who once again helped to lead the Bulldogs to a very successful season.

Upcoming

The Bulldogs now turn their sights on the upcoming spring season as the girls prepare for the always enjoyable touch football season. Neither rain, snow, sleet, or hail (ok maybe hail) will stop our girls from taking to the field. One of the more popular sports, it is a chance to bet back outside and soak up all that spring has to offer. We are looking forward to another successful season.

In other sporting news, JISA Floor Hockey, Bantam Girls Soccer, GMAA Track & Field and Tennis are also being served up. Once again, Bialik students will have the opportunity to show their talents as they compete against other high schools in the area.

It has been a fantastic year so far… Let’s finish off strong!!
Go Bulldogs!

Emerson Thomas and Matt Starr, Bialik Athletics Department

JPPS-BIALIK / ADONNICS ATHLETES OF THE MONTH FOR FEB, 2011

  • Junior: Noah Itovitch (Hockey)
  • Junior: Chloe Gordon (Basketball)
  • Senior: Jennifer Silver (Basketball)
  • Senior: Samson Cooperman (Wrestling)

Congratulations to the above student-athletes who have received recognition as Athletes of the Month for February, 2011. The winners will each receive a 1-month pass to the Studio Adonnics Sports Performance Enhancement Program.

Check them out @ http://www.studioadonnics.ca. Follow Bialik Athletics @ http://www.jppsbialik.ca/en/bialik/athletics.

Emerson Thomas, Director of Athletics

JPPS-Bialik in the News

  • Featured in the Social Notes on Saturday, March 26, 2011 were the following alum who performed and or choreographed in the ICRF fashion show. Tanys Dubrofsky, Britt Crystal, Tory Rozansky, Ali Sigler, Shonnie Benaroch, Lindsay Gerstein, Jessie Reider, Jess Stern, Adam Cola, Britt Klumak, Mady Palevsky, Tay Madew, Courtney Brody, Danielle Shapiro, Katie Cohen Olivenstein, Jill Friedman, Talia Buksbaum, Audrey Kucer, Franki Gralnick, Jessica Greenberg, Amanda Leibovitch, Jessie Lackstein, Kiana Monk, Amy Garfinkle, Nikki Nahoum, Sarah Freedman, Ronnie Eliesen, Emily Kirstein.  Bialik Secondary 1 student Jake Shtern, and JPPS graduate and Bialik grandparent Ernest Rashkovan were featured in a videography – a testament to their “drive, courage, and will to beat the disease.”
  • Alexandra Rubin, Sec 2 at Bialik, was featured in an article in the Montreal Gazette about braces.
  • Evi Regev, alum, class of ’91 and son of Esther Regev, has been in the news, as producer of the Just For Laughs uncensored “Funny As Hell” series. Click here to read more.
  • Bialik parent, Lorne Goloff, was featured in the Montreal Gazette “Technology Focus” section on March 26, 2011. Lorne is vice-president of selection services at Technology Evaluation Centers, “a Montreal firm that advises organizations of all sizes on enterprise software.”
  • Coach and former Bialik student Shawn Bramson and Bailey Cohen-Krichevsky, Ariel Sterlin, Michelle Miller, Matthew Crème and Sean Sukster were featured in The Suburban, on March 23, 2011. The Sec V team won the Quebec region semi-finals of the Weizmann Canada’s physics tournament.

Zimria 2011

The voices of our JPPS students from grades 4, 5 and 6 were heard loud and clear at the annual Zimria held at the Shaar Hashomayim.  In its 28th year, this annual city-wide Jewish school music festival is an event that is highly anticipated by the students and parents alike.  In addition to each school’s presentation, all choirs sang together, ending in a heart-felt rendition of Hatikvah. Song lyrics were simultaneously projected on an adjacent wall encouraging audience participation. Ani Ma’amine, which means “I believe” was a moving tribute especially as this year’s theme was Holocaust and Heroism.  It is not a competition, but rather an event that showcases the choirs for all the Montreal Jewish Day Schools.  Our thanks go JPPS Choir director, Elena Khitrin, and teacher Jenny Lewis.

Beth Tannenbaum , Communications Consultant

A proud parent’s perspective:

I had the pleasure of attending the 28th annual Zimria concert on March 28, 2011. The JPPS choir, directed by Elena performed 6th out of the 7 schools, and they were totally worth the wait! The choir sang beautifully, their voices were strong and full of spirit and joy.  With their voices, they proudly presented our rich tradition of delightful Jewish Music.  I cannot wait until my daughter Erin is in Grade 4 so that she can participate in this wonderful event.

Betina Shadowitz, Director of Finance & Administration

Air canada bonus for Annual giving campaign

ac_blue.jpgThanks to Board member and Bialik parent David Shapiro, we have a pair of Air Canada tickets to give away to a lucky winner - to anywhere in North America!* The package includes two nights hotel accommodation that was secured thanks to JPPS parent Mindy Goldberg, from Aeroplan. All that we ask is for a $50+ donation to the Annual Giving Campaign!

A winner will be drawn from the contributors to our Annual Giving Campaign from now until June 30th. A follow-up letter will be going out in the mail to those who have yet to contribute this year but that doesn't mean you can't simply donate on-line here.

Folks, this is a no-brainer, just do it!

Lisa Slawner '85 and Larry Zoltak '76, Co-chairs, 2010-2011 Annual Giving Campaign

* Blackout periods: April 20, 2011 - April 25, 2011 and December 16, 2011 - January 11, 2012  

Bullying, School Violence, Drugs, Alcohol…, nothing is off limits for discussion at Bialik

Thanks to Jacqueline and Brian Young, a grant from Jacquie’s mother’s Edith Lando Charitable Foundation enabled us to bring Erahm Christopher to Bialik on January 21st to talk to our Secondary I and IIs on the subject of bullying. Entitled TEEN TRUTH LIVE: BULLY & SCHOOL VIOLENCE, it consisted of a film preview describing students who have been bullied in schools that sometimes resulted in violence.  He also led a general discussion about bullying to the students which was very well received. The evening prior, parents were invited to participate in a discussion with Erahm and another speaker regarding the following day’s presentation.

By undertaking the first, we were also able to present the same day to the Secondary III, IV and Vs a session on drugs and alcohol: TEEN TRUTH LIVE: DRUGS & ALCOHOL given by Michael Sarich.

Read more about the presenters below and about TEEN TRUTHLIVE by clicking on their website: www.teentruthlive.com

Leonie Richler,  Guidance Counselor

TEEN TRUTH Co-creator Erahm Christopher is an award-winning filmmaker who has created content for audiences of all aerahm.jpgges that has screened on television and at film festivals across the United States and Canada. His films contain thought provoking messages that inspire thinking and discussion amongst people of all ages. Intent on making a difference in the world, he has traveled with TEEN TRUTH LIVE and spoken to middle school, high school, and adult audiences across North America. He has been featured on several news programs, magazines, various websites, radio shows, and received front-page coverage on multiple newspapers in the US and Canada. In less than three years, he has touched over 250,000 people with TEEN TRUTH LIVE’s message of hope and making a difference. When not speaking or filmmaking Christopher crafts the TEEN TRUTH LIVE presentations and trains each TEEN TRUTH LIVE speaker to ensure the consistency of TEEN TRUTH’s unique message. Since TEEN TRUTH LIVE’s inception, Christopher’s presentations have motivated state legislation, improved school climates, and changed people’s lives.

California native, Michael Sarich, is committed to tell the TRUTH about hismichael sarich.jpg past in order to inspire, educate and empower youth to tell their own truth and change their future. Ever since he joined TEEN TRUTH in 2009 he has shared his gripping personal story with students, parents and educators around the US and Canada. Sarich, once a Major League Baseball prospect, has used TEEN TRUTH LIVE as an outlet to turn his tragic fall into an inspirational platform that uncovers the truth and consequence about drugs and alcohol abuse. Through his work with TEEN TRUTH LIVE, Michael has presented to over 29,000 students across the US & Canada.

Freakout

This year's Bialik Fashion Show took on a new persona, with a theme that couldn't be missed. The name of the show was Freakout, and the concept was that each and every one of us has a part of freakout2.jpgourselves that we are shy to let out, whether that be our inner nerd, animal, actor, etc. and that ultimately we should let go, and embrace each part of ourselves, and that is what makes us truly who we are. 

The show was laid out visually along the lines of a circus sideshow, with velvet curtains lit in red framing the stage and a beautiful sign made out of broken mirror spelling out "FREAKOUT" centered above it. The ambiance was felt from the moment you walked in the room from the red lighting, to the themed music in the background. We had Ringleaders as our Master of Ceremonies, and each scene had a theme, with short intro videos, music and costumes to bring it all full circle.

We had 4 shows over two nights, 3 of which were sold out, so much so that we actually added seats to the final two shows! We sold a record breaking 1300 tickets, and could not be more proud.

The show this year was the brainchild of 6 producers in grade 11 who worked as hard as was humanly possible, tirelessly on every detail, in order to achieve such success, along with the help of their 4 runway coordinators and administrators of the school, the experience was a wonderful one for one and all and we would like to thank everyone that came out to show their support. As in previous years, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Jessica Aflalo, Event Coordinator

Jewish Canadian Youth Model United Nations in Montreal

English teacher Melissa Leiter and I had the privilege of accompanying our Bialik students to the J-CYMUN Model UN this past week – March 13th-15th, where they spent endless hours in sessionsmodelUN.jpg creating simulations related to solving (and creating) world problems and issues together.  This Jewish model UN, created by our graduates with the help of teacher Jeff Itcush, celebrated its 10th anniversay.  It draws students from Jewish high schools all over North America and this year they came from Las Vegas, New Jersey, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa.  The fact that there are schools who send their students year after year testifies to its significance, since there are many extra-curricular programs offered around North America, and many students involved in J-CYMUN receive course credits.  For those of us who have been here for awhile, it is very satisfying to see our Bialik graduates assume roles in the planning and running of this event, and at such a high level.

It should be noted that 90% of the organizing committee of the JCYMUN is composed of Bialik Graduates!

On the Secretariat - all Bialik Graduates except two!  http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/jcymun/bio/secretariat.html

On the Staff - all Bialik Graduates except one!  http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/jcymun/bio/staff.html

Kol hakavod!

Marsha Lustigman, Librarian 

Congratulations to our most recent delegation of students who participated in the JCYModel UN this month!

There were over 200 participants from 9 schools in Canada and the US.

Avery Adessky, Itai Azerrad, Max Bercovitch, Noam Blauer, Jason Etcovitch, Alon Faitelis, Steven Gabbay, Elad Holzer, Ben Libman, Stuart Mashaal, Kaylee Novack, Simon Paransky, Kelly Perlman, Darby Routtenberg, Jacob Shapiro, Mikey Sheiner, Jessica Sniatowsky, Chantal Sochaczevski,
Natasha Torenhejm-Fonoff, Kyra Tuwaig, Devon Weinberger.

Congratulations to Chantal Sochaczevski who won the Gavel (Best Delegate) in her commitee (UNEP), as well as Itai Azerrad and Jacob Shapiro who won Honorable Mention in their committees.

Nothing's Gonna Change My WOrld

Not to be missed, this year’s play is Nothing’s Gonna Change My World.  The play follows the story of two young people caught up in the events and changing times of the 1960’s in the United States.  From the Civil Rights Movement to Vietnam, join us for this unforgettable performance that will make you believe that in the end, all you need is love. Featuring the songs of the Boom Generation, this will be a spectacular musical, full of fantastic performances by our cast of 75 Bialik Students, amazing costumes and sets, a live band, and memories that will transport you across the universe!

Shows are April 5th, 6th, 7th at 7:15 pm in the Helen and Sam Steinberg Gymnasium, in the Bialik Athletics and Performing Arts Complex. Please click here to purchase tickets.

As is the custom, stage performers' head shots are accompanied by their bios in theatre program books. Nothing's Gonna Change My World is no different and each performer is represented in the accompanying program book. To give you a glimpse at how life-changing it is for our student-performers, read a selection from Diane Dupuis-Kallos' favourite bios and attend the show to see all of them!

Jake Shtern

Hi, my name is Jake Shtern. This is my very first year at Bialik and also in the Bialik Musical! I am so proud to be part of this outrageous show! This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made - to be in a show with the help of amazing people. I look forward to being in this program next year! Until then, bye!

Samantha Rosenthal

Hello, my name is Samantha Rosenthal and I am in secondary 4 at Bialik! This is my first Bialik play and I am so glad to have taken part in such an amazing production. I have made lifelong friends during these long rehearsals. I am so happy to have been a part of this fantastic experience and I hope you enjoy the show.

Shaun Nishmas

Hi, my name is Shaun Nishmas.  I am in Sec 5.  I play Uncle Sam, Phil Ondahile and a chorus member in Nothing's Gonna Change My World.  This is my 10th Bialik production.  Normally I would tell you about my parts in previous plays, but since this is my last Who's Who, I will talk about what I want. Play. Acting in every play over the past five years is what boosted my confidence. I wouldn't be the Shaun you know today without the "Play" experience.  What needs thanking the most is not a person, but the Bialik theatre program itself. Thank you, Play.

Zach Silberberg

Hi! I'm Zach, I'm in grade 11, and this is my sixth Bialik production. In Nothing's Gonna Change My World, I play Jude, a Liverpudlian youth who travels to the United States on a personal journey, but becomes involved in so much more. It's been a thrill to have been a part of the plays here for the past three years, my only regret being that I didn't join sooner. I wish I could go back in time and tell my seventh grade self that the years spent with the theatre would be the best of my life thus far, and certainly the best times I've had at Bialik. I don't think I'd be the same person I am today if not for the wonderfully accepting people involved in the play. My fellow cast-members, both my age and younger, are wholly good people who deserve nothing short of a standing ovation for both their fantastic personal attributes, the qualities that make them who they are, and the work they've put into this show. As I'm writing this, I have yet to see the final product, but given the rehearsals so far, I'm sure it'll be nothing short of brilliant. I hope you enjoy watching the show as much as I have enjoyed being a part of it!

Raquel Herscovici

Hello to everyone for the last time! My name is Raquel Herscovici and I'm in secondary 5. In this production of Nothing's Gonna Change My World I will be playing Patricia. People call me Patty. I'm also a nurse and a soldier. This is my last play after giving up every Wednesday and Sunday to practice in the beloved Mettarlin for the past two and a half years. The play has definitely changed my high school experience. I will never forget all the Bialik productions I have been in. The magical Beauty and the Beast, the wacky Alice Through the Looking Glass, the ageless Hello Dolly, the exciting Brothers Grimm and last but not least the amazing play that will be performed in front of you tonight. The play has made the last three years, the most memorable years and I will never forget. I made so many friends and the memories will always be in my heart. Here's to a great performance and everyone break a leg! Without further ado; sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Jessie Horowitz

Hey! My name is Jessie Horowitz, and I'm this is my last year at Bialik High School. In the production Nothing's Gonna Change My World I play a woman named Linda. I have three major lines...not that anyone is counting. I have had the most amazing last couple of months. During rehearsals, and tech week it has really been an unforgettable experience. I've made so many new friends with even more great memories.  My biggest regret during my five years of Bialik: waiting until my last year to join play. Thank you for letting me be a part of something so amazing! This will be my first play and my last. I hope everyone enjoys theshow!

Daniel Witkowski

Hi, my name Daniel Witkowski, I'm in Secondary V, and this is my 9th and final play at Bialik. It is with sadness, but also great pride, that I write this final message as my journey in Bialik Theatre comes to a bittersweet end.  The past five years have been such a wonderful experience, and it would not have been the same had I not become a part of this community within the Bialik student body. This year I play the parts of Lennon and Mackenzie in this year's production of Nothing's Gonna Change My World.  Now you may never actually hear those names said during the play, and therein lies the beauty of Bialik Theatre. The size of your role does not matter here.  It is about the camaraderie and friendship formed among the students.  The highlights for me have always been the rehearsals for group numbers and scenes featuring the whole cast, not the moments of being in the spotlight.  The play is a socially and emotionally enriching environment, and it is a crucial part of the ideal Bialik experience. For the last time, Enjoy the show!!

Producers:

Riva Bruck

I should let you all know right now that this is probably the most difficult thing I've ever had to write. I know, sounds a little bit melodramatic, but what do you expect, I'm an actress. I guess I'll start this off the same way I have for the past three years. Hi, my name is Riva Bruck and I am in secondary five here at Bialik. This will be my sixth and final performance on the Bialik stage. Over the past three years I've had the honor of playing a bossy corporate wife, a talkative gossiper, a British rollerblading queen and a Sunday-clothe wearing love struck dancer. In tonight's show I will be playing the part of Lucy, a young woman whose life is drastically changed by the war. Words can never describe how much this role means to me. Play has, in every single way, changed my entire life. I've never been sure of much, but I am sure of this. I've found what I love, and it is theater. If it hadn't been for joining the play, I would have never known, and I know I would have never been as happy as I am now. I've met so many incredible people, who have now really become my family. I've been exposed to a place where judgment doesn't occur, and everyone is simply accepted for who they are.  This place is amazing.  So, for the very last time, enjoy the show! I'll see you soon.

Gabe Steinberg

Hey! My name is Gabriel Steinberg and I'm one of the three producers for this year's production of Nothings Gonna Change My World (the best one...obviously) I've been part of the play for two and half years (two plays as crew and three as a cast member) and I have to say that it has been the greatest experience of my life. People constantly ask me what my favorite part of Bialik is and without hesitation I always say Play. Play is my family; my home away from home.  School has been pretty stressful this year and Play just makes everything better, I honestly don't know what I would do without it. Guys; I love you all and thank you so much for the amazing times we've had.

Ariel Sterlin

Hi, my name is Ariel Sterlin and I am a play geek. Ever since secondary one play has been my one constant safe area, the one place I knew I could go to feel truly accepted.  Nothing could possibly compare to the feeling I got every single Wednesday and Sunday as I joined my play family full of the most wonderful people our school had to offer.   As I approach my 11th and final Bialik theatre production one can't help but think back to the very beginning. I joined Bialik theatre permanently in secondary one for guys and dolls after a short spurt as an orphan in Les Miserables. From that point on I was hooked. From Hamlet (Ophelia's confidante Katherine), to Annie Get Your Gun (Jessie), to The Merger/Seven Stories (Camillia King), to Beauty and the Beast (napkin, wolf AND thrifty shopper), to Alice in Wonderland (Alice), to Hello Dolly (Aliss and Mannie the waiter), to Grimm (Jane), and finally to Nothing's Gonna Change My World (Penny and a nurse.). Play has changed my high school experience and left me with memories I'll forever cherish. This past year being a play producer as well has really been the cherry on top. It has been such a rewarding experience and every moment of stress was worth it. Play has shaped me into the person I am today, and for that I am so grateful. So for the very last time, I invite you all to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

CONCERT GALA: REINVENTED BY THE FAB FOUR!

gala.jpgBreak out your bell bottoms and peace necklaces for a trip back in time: when mind exploration was cool, when challenging authority was the norm and when you could order an 8-track cassette from Consumers Distributing at the Cavendish Mall. This is the 1960s!

Once again the Bialik Theatre troupe is pulling out all the stops to showcase the best home grown talent this side of Expo ’67. On April 3, 2011, get ready to take a journey set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, and of course rock and roll. The musical Nothing’s Gonna Change My World is based on The Beatle’s songbook and is sure to entertain and enthrall. And since nothing about the 1960s was routine, get ready for an exciting change in GALA format: entertainment provided throughout the evening, in a groovy lounge setting. This is a great opportunity to socialize and informally network while hearkening back to an era when a bagel was only a nickel (although we had to walk 5 miles uphill to buy one) and the Champlain Bridge had just been built (and was still safe).

This year’s honoree, Freda Rashkovan JPPS ’49, has a tremendous understanding of the importance of tradition coupled with the importance of change. Freda’s long-standing relationship with JPPS-Bialik dates freda_clip.jpg back to her graduating from Folk Shule in 1949. As a major contributor to the overall strategic direction for JPPS-Bialik, Freda has been equally engaged as past president of both the Quebec Association of Family Life Educators and the Association for the Advancement of Jewish Education. She was also Chairperson of Community Planning for Federation CJA. Most recently, she was past president of the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors. She is Professor Emerita of Concordia University’s Management Department, Commerce Faculty (now the John Molson School of Business).

This is THE year to attend: show the school how committed we are to its continued success as it grows from strength to strength, and how committed we are to its future!

JPPS-Bialik would like to thank the 2011 Gala principal event sponsors, Olymbec, icoupon.net and Heenan Blaikie for their important top level support.

Tickets are available by calling 514-731-2944 ext. 263 and on our website at http://www.jppsbialik.ca/en/gala2011

See you there!

We’re Number One Again! That Makes It Ten Years of Math Excellence!

JPPS ranked number one in Quebec for math AGAIN in the annual Canadian National Math League Contest for grade six students. For over a decade, Jewish Peoples and Peretz School has produced national and provincial math champions.  This year’s winners are:

Mitchell Fergenbaum; David Nahon; Oren Eisman; Jordan Glazer and Eric Weitzman!

This is no ordinary test; the questions have been known to stump professional mathematicians. In thirty minutes, the students have to answer 35 questions indirectly testing logical thought and application. The material is far beyond the normal range of what a grade 6 student ought to know: The concepts are often first introduced only in grades 8 and 9.

Around 1500 students throughout Canada took part in the test, encompassing about 305 schools. Each school submitted their 5 best scores to the Math League.

The mention of algorithms and logarithms send some people in to panic, but not these kids. “It all starts with and ends with the kids,” says Wolfson. They start getting ready for the exam in January and took the test this past March 3rd.

So how does a school prepare students to think logically and apply concepts they shouldn’t be understanding for another two years to come? According to JPPS math coordinator Ireene Wolfson, “The philosophy at JPPS is to centre on the capabilities of every student. We teach our students to think logically and they are exposed to strategies not taught in any textbook.”

JPPS continually centres its education on the child. Indeed, the quality of the teachers and their dedication are outstanding. So a big “thank you” to Ireene and to Jenny Lewis and all of our math teachers at JPPS: We appreciate your efforts and congratulate you on helping every student throughout their years at JPPS!

So….are you smarter than a JPPS grade six student? Why not try some of the math league questions? Simply visit http://www.themathleague.com/ml-files/grade_6_2004-05_contest.pdf

Good luck! 

Stefani Balinsky, Communications Consultant

Ocean’s Eleven, Meet Bialik’s Five

After besting the competition from other local private schools, a team of Physicsteam.jpgour Secondary V physics students went to Israel to represent Montreal at the prestigious international Shalheveth Freier Physics Competition. The team, consisting of Matthew Creme, Bailey Cohen-Krichevsky, Michelle Miller, Ariel Sterlin and Sean Sukster and their coach, Bialik graduate Shawn Bramson ’08, finished 16th out of a possible 47 – making them not only the best in Montreal, but members of the world’s elite!

For months the students worked on building a safe using the principles of calculus and physics. This past February 23rd, Bialik’s squad, along with teams from St. Georges, The Study, Hebrew Academy and Herzliah High Schools, had to try to "crack" each others’ safes within ten minutes.  Students were judged for their design and their knowledge of physics by representatives from McGill University and the Université de Montréal.

Under the stewardship of the school’s Director of Academics Judy Stein and their coach Shawn Bramson, Bialik students won the competition in 2009 and travelled to the Weizmann Institute in Israel for a short but intense visit made possible largely with support from the Weizmann Science Canada and LEARN Quebec.

Winning this competition in 2 of the last 3 years further evidences the high standing of the sciences at Bialik. This was keenly observed also last fall when Professor Mark Talesnick from Israel’s Technion University repeatedly remarked on how impressed he was with Bialik students and specifically their demonstration of scientific knowledge and curiosity. And, this he noted, after visiting many high schools in Montreal.

Way to go Bialik! You’ve proven once again that nothing is beyond your grasp. Of course, the next time I lock my keys in the car, I am calling someone from the Physics Team.

Stefani Balinsky, Communications Consultant

Purim

No matter your background and family traditions, purim1.jpgPurim means fun! Part of what makes JPPS-Bialik so special is that at every level of education – from the CPE to Secondary V, kids look forward to dressing up, seeing their teachers in costumes and having fun! Here are some photos of students of all ages enjoying their religion, their culture and their school!

Did you know?

  • Sushan was in Persia, East of the Tigris River and 150 miles north of the head of the Persian Gulf (today’s Iraq).
  • Hamantaschen are an Ashkenaz tradition. Other Jewish cultures cook up deep fried Debla or Folares (North Africa), and of course Kulich (Russia), a special challah made for the holiday.
  • Beans (Fassoulyeh b’Chuderah) are eaten during the Purim meal to remember Esther’s diet in the Court of Ahashverus
  • In Israel, Morocco and Spain, children and adults dress up and hold street festivals based on the Feria de Abril in Seville, Spain.
  • The name of G-d does not appear in Megilat Esther. Some think it is because G-d was everywhere at the time so his name does not need to be written.

At the CPE:

The week of March 14, the children made hamantaschen and on Friday, March 18th everyone (including the staff) dressed up in their favourite costumes!

At JPPS:
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What a party! Throughout the day on Friday, March 18th, each grade had their turn celebrating and having fun! The gym was transformed in to a carnival with games of skill and plenty of candy to go around!

At Bialik:

Imagine 600 kids and staff dressed up in crazy costumes and listening to one of the funniest men alive – all in purim3.jpgthe middle of the school day. Montreal’s own Joey Elias put on a surprise performance for our students. If that wasn’t enough, some very talented Bialik kids got up on stage and sang and played songs ranging from Lady Gaga’s Born this Way to Aerosmith’s classic Dream On. Everyone had a great time and not a cell-phone was ringing. Facebook noticed a severe decline in on-line activity and is investigating.

Thank you ORT

Two Bialik High School students, Roy Hilzenrat and Maya Vardy had the opportunity to spend ten days in Israel as part of the ORT Science Competition. The competition was open to students in grades 9 and 10 in Montreal and in Israel. Our two students, along with two students from Herzliah High School won the competition and received a bursary to travel to Israel. What is special about this program is how the students are embedded in Israeli student life. The students became regular kids in Israel: They went to class with their hosts, and hung out with them after school and on weekends.

The program is an innovation in the standard curriculum. The Board of Directors of ORT had the daunting task of choosing which students from Montreal would go on to Israel.

It all came about from a spirit of cooperation. When Jonathan Goodman, Bialik ’84, decided to bring in Blue Rodeo in a partnership with CJA to benefit all Jewish day schools in Montreal, it was the first step in opening up the partnership between ORT and Bialik.  If it were a movie, it would be called ‘When Avi met Manny.” Avi Satov, Bialik High School’s Dean of Students was instrumental in establishing a relationship with ORT’s Manny Kalles JPPS ‘57. “Manny knew of the school and was impressed by the quality of the administration and students in the school. This is definitely Year One of a long-term partnership with ORT.”

What struck Avi the most about this program was the passion that the kids displayed when building their qualifying projects. “The intellectual engagement that our students displayed – not just the winners, but every single kid that tried out – was on another level all together. This was a classic example of student motivation leading to a deeper understanding of science and of Israel.”

Stefani Balinsky, Communications Consultant

Call for Musical Stacking Chairs!

If anyone has access to about a dozen or so chair.jpg stacking chairs that look somewhat like this, the Music Studio needs them! Not only will receipts for income tax purposes be offered, but also the gratitude of many, many talented students! Call Atie Waxman at: 514-731-2944, ext. 230, or Elizabeth Kennell at: 514-731-2944, ext. 220.

Elizabeth Kennell, Director of Advancement 

From the Bertha and Nathan Gillman Music Festival at JPPS to the Music Studio Project at Bialik: A true story from the parents of Secondary I Harry Kucer:

Harry came home one day asking for a drum set having tried them out at the Bialik music room during lunchtime. Atie Waxman from the Advancement Office was monitoring the kids. According to Harry, "Atie Harrison v1.jpgshowed me how to play a little and I instantly fell in love." He came home and asked us for drums. We rented a set and realized how well insulated the Bialik music room must be because our entire house sounded like a rock concert venue. A quick trip back to the music store and a new rental of electronic drums with a headset solved that problem. We hope to see Harry play at next year's Bands and the Run night!

Rona and Stephen Kucer '77

It really is remarkable to witness the love of music among Bialik students as they anxiously await the official opening of Bialik’s new music studio. While the Music Advisory Committee continues the hard work of fundraising, equipping and renovating the space, the studio is manned at lunch hours by volunteers, including Louise Goldstein, mother of the late Josh Roskies ’77, and Jeremy Dobski, son, of Gail Butters Cohen ’77, among others. On the odd day that it has been closed, students come with drumsticks in hand pleading that it be opened and more often than not Atie finds a way to accommodate them. The good news, for the students and Atie, is that a Music Director has been hired. Reporting to Avi Satov, Bialik’s Dean of Students, John Dodge, who has been both a high school music teacher and a professional musician as well as recording engineer will begin after Passover. So students will see the studio open each day beginning at 11 am and if all goes to plan, by the end of this school year, John will have an extra-curricular program ready to offer beginning in September. All students are encouraged to check out the music studio!

In the meantime, co-chairs, Jaime Roskies ’83 and Joseph Abramowitz ’77, are grateful for the donations of equipment received so far and hope that more will be added over the coming weeks. So, if you have instruments gathering dust in the basement, we have a good home for them here, where they will see lots of play! Please contact Atie Waxman at: 514-731-2944, ext. 230, or atie.w@jppsbialik.ca.

Elizabeth Kennell, Director of Advancement

Gillman Music Festival

The Juno, The Grammy and The Gillman?

On March 15, 2011, the trophies were handed out to all our budding sopranos, tenors, Van Halens and Keys during the annual Nathan and Bertha Gillman Music Festival. For over 20 years the Gillman Music Festival allows JPPS students the opportunity to be stars! Anyone who studies music or voice after school knows that once every year, they get to perform for their friends, teachers and parents.

Between kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, JPPS had 17 appliGillman_1.jpgcants to play in the festival, not to mention the big crowds of performers – on average 15 participants - in grades 3 and 5! It breeds a sense of excitement! Even children without formal training but who have a fierce desire to play music apply for a slot on stage. It is the joy and passion of music and singing – something even the youngest of children possess – that brings JPPS students to the Festival. It is also a case of vicarious learning: the classmates of the five kindergarteners who performed this year will likely join the ranks of our performers next year in grade 1.

The Nathan and Bertha Gillman Music Festival survives on the interest from an endowment made by the Gillman family in 2005. Since its founding, hundreds of students have performed and inspired in others a love of music. The halls of JPPS routinely echo with the sound of children singing and clapping and having fun in their classrooms. The Gillman Music Festival is a chance to let a broader audience get to know the essence of each child. Together with the renowned JPPS Choir performing again this year at the Zimria on March 30th, a strong foundation in music at JPPS has led to the creation of a music studio and extra-curricular program at Bialik – all in response to some pretty amazing musical talents of our students!

To quote Confucius, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Bravo to JPPS and all its students who further and improve the human condition through their voices and talents.

Simone Blatt, Cynthia Weinstein and Jacquie Young deserve a round of applause too for their hard work in making the festival happen!

Stefani Balinsky

Public Speaking at Bialik

Congratulations to the following Bialik students:

Senior Public Speaking Winners
Noam Blauer - 1st place
Zachary Silberberg - 2nd place
Chloe Miller - 3rd place
Lia Elbaz - honorouble mention

Intermediate Public Speaking Winners
Itai Azerrad - 1st place
Amy Garfinkle - 2nd place

Junior Public Speaking Winners
Rosy Atkin - 1st place
Joseph Salzman - 2nd place
Jamie Sterlin - 3rd place
Rebecca Weill - Honorable Mention

The Nathan and Bertha Gillman Music Festival and JPPS: A Parent’s Perspective

Lea Wertheim has had many wonderful and touching moments a mother. But how did her daughter Jasmine’s participation in the Gillman Music Festival change her daughter?

“It meant some happy times and Gilllman_2.jpgsome sad times.  Frustration about wanting to be presentable, wanting to do a good job … She loves to sing.”

The Gillman Music Festival gave all the kids in JPPS the chance to sing or play music in front of all of their friends: Centre stage with all eyes on them. How did it affect Lea? “I was excited! I was nervous. But Iwas so proud! It was nice to have her in front of a crowd, and comfortable in front of a crowd.”

Everything you need in life is not found in a textbook. The ability to practice something that you love is a skill we all need. But the GillmanMusic Festival did something more. “It was nice to see her confident ona stage…but there was good feedback! The crowd was all excited around
her and they were clapping, they were happy. It was a nice moment. It was a proud moment for me as a mother.”

Stefani Balinsky

A Relief Trip like No Other

This past March 17th, fifteen Bialik Secondary V students came back from their humanitarian relief mission in Israel. Our students chose to help Israel after the country experienced its worst forest fire in its near 63-year history.

This is the third year that Bialik graduating students are volunteering their time to help in relief efforts. The continuity and connection between Israel and Bialik is one advantage of going to the school, but the measure of a person’s education is not only seen in test scores. Our students developed a sense of responsibility to their fellow man.
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This was a working trip that took six months to plan and implicated four other organizations: Israel Society for the Protection of Nature; Jewish National Fund; CJA Partnership 2000 and ORT. 

Bialik students held fundraisers since the beginning of this school year to defray the costs of the trip; all told they raised around $10,000. The students left on a whirlwind adventure on March 8, spending all but one day with 21 ORT students – even going so far as to room together. As they built friendships that will last a lifetime, Bialik students worked hand-in-hand with their new Israeli friends, impacting lives in the Kineret, the Dead Sea and even restoring gravestones on the Mount of Olives. 

On only their second day in Israel, the students toured the Carmel Mountains with JNF representatives and witnessed the burned devastation first-hand. By Day 5 they were creating natural paths and clearing reeds from a pond in the Dead Sea Nature Reserve – in an area not usually visited by tourists.  To quote Rebecca Lasry-Legault and Jasmine Jasmine Finkelstein,  “We were very fortunate to partake in this activity which helps preserve Israel's natural beauty.” On Day 6 on the Mount of Olives, the boys had their pickaxes in-hand to uncover graves buried under dirt since the Six-Day War, while the girls refurbished tombstones. On their last day, our students visited Bialik’s sister school Mekif Zion, in Be’er Sheva. Our students met, “the students who are partnering with Bialik in our Gesher Chai project. These students will be coming to Montreal for Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazinkaron.

After taking a tour of the school we prepared Purim baskets and holiday cards for an organization called Alut which services people with autism. Some of the students got dressed up in Purim costumes and delivered these gifts to the people there. They were very appreciative and the students realized that their good deed will go along way.”

Our students have shown us through their words and their actions that they are prepared to carry the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam in to the next few decades. Bravo to the chaperones, Avi Satov and Erin Nemes, and to all those teenagers whom we proudly call our students: Erin Nemes: Lianna Cohen; Matthew Crème; Benjamin Elbaz; Jasmine Finkelstein; Tyler Gerstein; Brontë Goldberger; Sarah Harboun; Ariella Klein; Rebecca Lasry-Legault; Josh Laxer; Shaun Rosen; Max Segal; Samuel Sheiner; Sean Sukster; Jessica Tsibidis-Goldberg.

Part reward and part mission objective, the students are now charged with presenting their experiences to their classmates. What better way to learn than from the experiences of your peers? Learning doesn’t stop when our students leave for the night. The students carry Bialik’s educational standards wherever they go; in doing so, they help change the world.

Stefani Balinsky, Communications Consultant

Calling for Nominations before April 15th! 

The Elaine Wisenthal Milech Award for Professional Excellence and Leadership in Education was established two years ago when Elaine left the school after serving for 33 years as teacher, principal and educational director of Bialik.

The Elaine Wisenthal Milech Award honours professional excellence and leadership in education. The award will be granted to Bialik professionals in recognition of exemplary teaching practices, innovative programme initiatives, and outstanding leadership.

Educators who receive the Award are exceptional individuals or teams who instil a love of learning in students and enable students to acquire the knowledge and tools they need to meet current and future challenges. Award recipients create stimulating and productive learning environments; they act as outstanding role models and resources for their colleagues; and they foster constructive partnerships with parents, other stakeholders, and the community.

The Award Committee will select recipients based on the following criteria:

  1. Innovative teaching practices.
  2. Exemplary programme initiatives.
  3. Significant advancement of student learning, achievement, and performance.
  4. Visionary leadership in implementing and adapting educational policies, curricula, and new technologies.
  5. Noteworthy contributions and commitment to the profession and to the community.

Nominations will be gratefully received from all, as long as they are received by April 15th! Along with the name of the nominee, please write a short piece as to why he/she is worthy of the award.

Laurence Fhima, Head of School 

Last Chance to Win $5,000!

This year’s Raffle is being organized by the members of the JPPS-Bialik Athletics Council. Our goal, as always, is to sell as many tickets as possible in support of financial assistance, and this year, an added benefit, support of athletics at JPPS-Bialik!

Tickets are $100 ($45 of which is receiptable for income tax purposes) and only 500 tickets have been printed. This creates even greater odds of winning over previous years! The grand prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000 and 3rd – 7th prizes are $180 each.

Buy your tickets before time runs out! If you wish to order tickets over the phone, please contact Atie Waxman at 514-731-2944 x230 or Amy Finkelstein JPPS '78 at 514-731-2944 x263.

Best of luck!

Josh Newpol ’99,  Chair, Athletics Council

Jonathan Cannon from the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School visits Bialik

On March 30th and 31st, we were proud to welcome Jonathan Cannon of the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School of Greater Washington.  Mr Cannon, who is Head of School, spoke to audiences at Bialik, Herzliah and the Gelber Centre.  Listeners were given a snapshot of the inner workings of his community school.  Cannon emphasized that his school strives to prepare students to be ready to deal with the realities of functioning in a technologically advanced world while maintaining a close bond to the history and culture of the Jewish people.  By learning how to “multitask”, graduates can grow to their fullest potential and become dedicated and committed members of society.  Cannon was proud to describe the 18 different daily “minyans” that his school offers, emphasizing the school’s respect of diversity and acceptance.  Cannon’s mantra is that success is defined by those individuals who can work well with others, independent of background, culture and personal spirituality.

During the question-answer period, Cannon humbly pointed out that he could only speak from what he knows.  Questions (and answers) included his definition of what a community school is, the school’s approach to getting the younger grades excited about “tefilah” and the teacher mentoring process.  Filled with humor and humility, Cannon encouraged the audience to continue discussions about the future of Jewish education in Montreal and to embrace our cultural diversity as a means of furthering our Jewish identity.  He was greatly impressed with the depth and breadth of the Montreal Jewish community and was inspired by the passion we hold as a community to promote, protect and preserve Jewish education and history.

Slightly larger than JPPS-Bialik, the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School offers Kindergarten through to Grade 12 and is truly a community – non-affiliated school that serves a diverse population.  The school’s ultimate goal is for students to achieve academic success in an environment that nurtures a strong Jewish identity. Fortunately for those not able to be present, a video recorded his presentation which will be made available to all through FirstClass.  We hope that this is but the first of many such presentations from outside speakers of his caliber. To learn more about the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, visit their website: www.cesjds.org.

Beth Tannenbaum, Communications Consultant

Jonathan Cannon is Head of School at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School of Greater Washington, one of the largest and most well-known Jewish day schools in the world. Prior to coming to Rockville, Maryland, Mr. Cannon was Head of School at the Carmel International School of Hong Kong, the only Jewish school in Southeast Asia.  Mr. Cannon began his career in education as a High School Judaic Studies and Technology teacher in London, and then as Assistant Principal at Carmel College in Oxford. He has designed and published curricula on values-based Torah education and presented the keynote address at the 22nd Annual RAVSAK Leadership Conference in January 2009 on the challenges and opportunities of 21st century education. Mr. Cannon is a recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award of the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom. He has an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Education from London University’s Institute of Education. Jonathan and his wife, Gilly, have three sons: Benjy, Aron and Jacob.

Yes, the Bialik Stock Exchange is coming…

There are a number of seminal events that define you as a Bialik graduate forever. They include Fashion Show, Bialik Theatre and the Bialik Stock Exchange.  It may be later than usual this year, but it is still on: Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th. Andrew Trager is taking over from where Economics Teacher Mordechai Antal has left off and once again our cafeteria will be transformed into a veritable “souk”. Nurturing our students’ entrepreneurial skills, creative concepts mostly of the edible variety will be offered. This year, not only will parents be encouraged to drop by but also our alumni, especially if they are hungry at lunch on Thursday, May 19th. What better way to “re-live” their Bialik experience! Bialik grad, Taylor Madew ’10, Young Alumni President, agrees that it is a great way to show their support of this year’s grads, and “besides, the food is great!”

Elizabeth Kennell, Director of Advancement

Donors

The following individuals and organizations have made donations to JPPS-Bialik from January 26, 2011 to March 28, 2011. These donors will also be included in a year-end listing according to their level of giving in the JPPS-Bialik annual report. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped facilitate JPPS-Bialik's role in nurturing Jewish identity and culture while continually pursuing cutting-edge competitiveness marked by academic rigor and excellence.

  • 162855 Canada Inc.
  • 3070352 Canada Inc.
  • Abbey Neckwear Ltd.
  • Joseph and Melanie Abramowitz
  • ABZ Insurance
  • Active Tech Electronics
  • Steven Adler
  • Adorable Junior Garments Inc.
  • Lisa (Blatt) '81 and James Alexander
  • Alliance Israelite Universelle
  • Marc and Karen Alloul
  • The Adler Family
  • Gilles and Eva Amar
  • Anonymous
  • Edna and Eric Anzarut
  • Alissa and Philip Anzarut
  • APF Marketing
  • Aquila Textiles
  • Neil and Marla Arnovitz
  • Arts & Kardz
  • Naomi Ashkenazy, MSW, PSW
  • Astoria Maintenance
  • Autobus Uncle Harry Inc
  • Automobiles Silver Star Montreal Inc.
  • Richard and Liz Azoulay
  • Azrieli Foundation
  • Carrie and Brahm Backler '91
  • Lewis and Bella Backler
  • Nina Baker JPPS '35
  • Charles and Linda Balass
  • Wendy Baran and Michael Goldwax
  • Gerri Barrer-Thaler
  • Menaham and Mia Barsheshat
  • Bead and Save Enterprises
  • Beaufab
  • William Bell Insurance Services Inc.
  • Michael and Anna Ben Ely
  • Cynthia and Irwin Bercovitch
  • Jeffrey Bernstein
  • Beyond The Rack
  • Robert and Marcy Blitt
  • Bonder Bookstore Inc.
  • Boys Will Be Boys Clothing Inc.
  • Immanuel and Shirley Braverman
  • Stuart and Susan Brick
  • Kathy and Douglas Brody
  • Brown's Shoe Shops Inc.
  • Irwin and Freda Browns JPPS '51
  • Marcy '76 and Irwin Bruck
  • Harvey Buksbaum
  • Donna and Benjamin Burko '79
  • Rebecca Butovsky
  • C.I.K. Interiors Inc.
  • Calego International Inc.
  • Gail Fayerman Campbell JPPS '72 and Michael Campbell
  • Canlyte Inc.
  • Cansew Inc.
  • Katherine and Harris Caplan
  • Celebrations
  • Chapter One Sportswear
  • Robert and Ruth Choueke
  • CI Investments Inc
  • Coba - La Societe De Programmation
  • Arnold Cohen '82 and Marnie Mitnick Cohen JPPS '78
  • Daniel Cohen and Bonnie Roiter '85
  • Jennifer and Itzik Cohen
  • Larry and Edna Cohen
  • Naomi Abramowitz Cohen '80
  • Samuel and Carole Cohen
  • Shelley Cohen JPPS '69
  • Stanley Cohen and Suzanne Ducat
  • The Cola Families
  • Dr. Ioana Constantinescu
  • Dr. Allan Coopersmith
  • Copidata
  • Copitrak
  • Dr. Bruce and Joanne Costom
  • Susan Greenwald and Neil Creme
  • Crofton Moore
  • Maxwell Cummings Family Foundation
  • Michael and Joanne Dahan
  • Claire Dalfen
  • Seth '83 and Sandy Dalfen
  • De Grandpré Chait
  • Delmar International Inc.
  • Alexandra Dernis
  • Devine Schachter Polak Avocats
  • Diamond Taxi
  • Dominic Alfonso
  • Dorel Industries Inc.
  • Doris Hosiery Mills Ltd.
  • Doverco
  • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dubrovsky
  • Ronen and Litsa Dvashi
  • Dynamic Funds
  • Randy and Stuart Eiley '83
  • Lorne and Joyce Eisenstat
  • Harley and Joanne Eisman
  • Arlazar and Hanna Eliashiv
  • Michael Eliesen and Liane Rashkovan Eliesen '80
  • Elounda
  • Emballages Centsible Inc.
  • Empire Clothing
  • Ener Tech
  • Barbara and Joel Engel
  • Marvin and Anette Epstein
  • Sheila Esar
  • Malka Ettinger JPPS '46
  • Fabtrends International
  • Amy and Allan Farkas
  • Brenda Fayerman
  • Jeffrey and Arlene Feldman
  • Laurence Fhima
  • Nancy Fhima and Gilles Benabou
  • Fidelity Investments Canada
  • Michael Finkelstein '77
  • Fishman Flanz Meland Paquin LLP
  • Fleurco Products Inc.
  • Heather Fox and Sean Taffert
  • Peter and Beryl Fraenkel
  • Freemark Apparel Brands Inc.
  • Jerry Freidman
  • Aviyam '81 and Cynthia Friedman
  • Galerie Au Chocolat Inc.
  • Galerie Elca London
  • Gamut Insurance Agency
  • Marcia Gans
  • Dr. Mark Gans and Suzanne Gans
  • Geiger et Huot Architectes
  • Victoria and Elan Gelbart '87
  • Gemmar Systems
  • Jacqueline Gilbert-Green
  • Sidney and Daphna Gluss
  • Arnold Gluz and Eileen Haimovitz
  • Marla and Mark Goldenberg '85
  • Mrs. Beatrice Goldig
  • Jenny Goldman
  • Gomberg Dalfen
  • Avi Gomberg and Barbara Szeicz
  • Shirley and Abe Gonshor JPPS '54
  • Neil and Aida Gordon
  • Randee and David Gottlieb
  • Debra and Irwin Green
  • Green Glazer Nadler Danino
  • Sheila and Herb Greenwald
  • Asaf and Cindy Haramati
  • Hardt Equipment
  • Harry Toulch Vision
  • Harry and Nina Hart
  • Heenan Blaikie & Associates Inc.
  • Nina Heft '81 and Rob Josephson
  • Cindy ’86 and Mark Heller
  • David and Noemi Herscovici
  • Alexandre and Steffani Hertzog
  • Christopher Hosein and Yael Acre
  • IA Clarington
  • Connie Ianiro
  • Imprimerie Mutual Printing
  • Integral Technical Services Inc.
  • David and Leslie Inzlicht
  • Isaacson, Levy & Steinberg
  • Joseph and Simone Itovitch
  • George and Cara Itzkovitz and Family
  • J. Slawner Ltd.
  • Marla and Etan Jagermann
  • Danny and Edna Janco
  • The Jast Family
  • Denny and Ronit Josepovici
  • Kader Epstein
  • The Kallos Family
  • Dean and Aviva Katz
  • Saul and Sandra Kazaz
  • Norman and Micki Keesal
  • Elizabeth Kennell
  • Kildare Melling Investment
  • King Canada Inc.
  • King David Residence
  • William and Betty Kirman
  • Andy and Jackie Kirstein
  • Lawrence and Janet Klein
  • Marc and Lisa Knobovitch
  • Robert and Eliane Komlos
  • Tibor and Eva Komlos
  • Rosanne Kozloff
  • Jasmine Ghoddoussi and Russell Krackovitch
  • Gertrude Krantzberg
  • Stephen '77 and Rona Kucer
  • L'Esprit Rehabilitation
  • L. Berson & Son Monuments
  • Lady Sandra of Canada
  • Paul and Dahlia Lang
  • Mikhael Laskine and Marie-Laure Holland
  • Eric and Karen Laxer
  • David Lazarus JPPS '67 and Heidi Miller
  • Bernard and Natalie Lebovits
  • Shari Lester and Robert Titleman
  • Lesters Foods Ltd
  • Carol and Arthur Levine
  • Jason Levine
  • Mark '85 and Candice Levine
  • Robert and Rhonda Levine
  • Syd and Anne Levitsky
  • Shelley '81 Leonard Lewkowict '81
  • Dr. Michael D. Libman and Dr. Susan R. Kahn
  • Mr. Sam Lieblein JPPS '62
  • Lila's Interiors
  • Orna and Joseph Lilien
  • Lisak Trading Ltd.
  • Oria Lissak and Ron Dabora
  • Harvey and Yvonne Lithwick
  • LPO Designs
  • Glenda and Steven Lubotta
  • Bob Luxenbourg
  • Sherwin and Bonnie Lyman
  • M.H. Grover & Fils Ltee.
  • Mackenzie Financial Services
  • Jamie '81 and Rona Malus
  • Doris Mann
  • Manutel Industrial Products
  • Leonard and Susan Marcovitch
  • Nadine Vogel and Neil Mardinger
  • Albert and Maria Marrache
  • Adina and Michael Matas
  • Terry Melnik and Mara Riff
  • Dean and Andrea Mendel
  • Dr. Leonard Mendell and Dr. Peter Safran
  • Miriam Bercovitch '82 and John Mendelson JPPS '77
  • Merchant Customs Brokers
  • Debra Michael
  • Brian and Marlene Miller
  • Miller And Miller, Chartered Accountants
  • Jamie and Elana Minzberg
  • Mitchel-Lincoln Packaging
  • Greg Mitelman
  • Stephanie Mitelman
  • Momentis
  • Morris Feinstein Inc.
  • Myevent.Com
  • Glenn Nashen and Dr. Judy Hagshi
  • National Bank
  • Nelmar Security Packaging Systems Inc
  • Joshua Newpol '99
  • Joyce and Kevin Nishmas
  • Anthony and Andrea Notte
  • Martin and Cheryl Novack
  • William and Vita Novick
  • NRG Personnel
  • NTD Apparel Inc.
  • Omnitrans Customs Brokers Inc.
  • Orenstein & Associates
  • Orna Hilberger, Attorney
  • P & B Transport
  • The Paperman Family
  • Parade Leasing Inc.
  • Felice and Barry Pascal
  • Pazazz Printing
  • PBL Photography Inc.
  • Peinture Simvog
  • Mark and Perla Penny
  • Sydney and Miriam Pinchuk
  • Melissa Poplaw
  • Premium Sound 'n' Picture Inc.
  • PSB Boisjoli
  • Eva and Jacob Raby JPPS '55
  • Lillian Raffoul-Harari
  • Dr. Richard H. Rapoport
  • Rapp & Rapp Notaries
  • Dr. Jerrold Rappaport
  • Barry and Tracey Rashkovan
  • Natalie and David Rashkovan '83
  • Ernest and Freda Rashkovan
  • Amir and Deborah Raz
  • Murray Rebner JPPS '66
  • Reffini
  • Refrico Ltee.
  • Reitmans (Canada) Limited
  • Rentex Mills Inc.
  • Revera Retirement LLP
  • Darrin and Natalie Rosenthal
  • Tina and Martin Rosenthal
  • Lewis Cytrenbaum and Susan Roskies
  • Michael and Lianne Routtenberg
  • RSM Richter
  • Ruby Stein Wagner
  • Sacks Enterprises Inc.
  • Daniella Assaraf and Mark Sadegursky
  • Amal Sadka
  • Stanley Sager
  • Warren and Mia Saks
  • Joel and Laurie Salzman
  • Sheri and Avi Satov
  • Michael and Frederica Savelson
  • Robert and Fran Schachter
  • Saul and Stephanie Schipper
  • Dr. Brynah Schneider JPPS '68
  • Lawrence Schneider JPPS '65
  • Randee and Steven Schneidman
  • Daniel and Zainab Schwartz
  • Suzanne and Murray Schwartz
  • Stefani Balinsky and Frank Segal and Family
  • Gabriel and Sheila Segal
  • Leonard Seidman
  • Mehrzad and Brigitte Sepasi
  • Betina Shadowitz and Michael Rubin
  • Marla and Marvin Shahin
  • Heather and Joel Shalit '90
  • Irving and Barbara Shapiro
  • Leonard and Phyllis Shapiro
  • Janice and Lloyd Sheiner
  • Sheroute Logistics
  • Alana Soiferman and Stuart Shiveck
  • Robert and Karen Shustack
  • Marcia Shuster
  • Steven and Jodi Silver
  • Mel and Betty Simak
  • Lydia Vogel and Vince Simeone
  • Colin and Adina Singer
  • Kenneth and Alice Slabotsky
  • Lisa Slawner '85
  • SLF Mangement Limited Partnership
  • Lorne and Sharon Smart
  • Dr. Mark and Sharon Smilovitch
  • Lorna and Hy Smith
  • Amos and Judy Sochaczevski
  • Karen and Michael Sochaczevski
  • Yehuda and Andrea Sochaczevski
  • Solly's
  • Solomon & Malus Notaries
  • Spector and Co.
  • Spiegel Sohmer Inc.
  • SRT Maintenance
  • Stein Jacobs Krolik
  • Andrew and Mandy Steinberg
  • Rosemary and Brian Steinberg
  • Ronny and Lisa Steinberg
  • Robin and Sandor Steinberg
  • Stella Jones
  • Mark and Elizabeth Stermer
  • Steve's Music Store
  • Stokes
  • Harold and Kathryn Stotland
  • Mona Segal JPPS '79 and Brian Strasser
  • Tommy Strasser
  • Selina Itzkowitz and Jairo Sukster
  • Judy and Martin Surkis
  • Sean Surkis
  • Dr. Nadine Larente and Dr. Lorne Switzer
  • Dr. Joseph Szwimer and Cheryl Szwimer
  • T.T. Katz Inc.
  • Elyse Tannenbaum '79
  • Mayta Tannenbaum '67
  • Rhonda Tannenbaum '81
  • Sara and Irwin Tauben
  • TCBY Yogourt
  • TD Mutual Funds
  • Telio & Cie.
  • The Mireille and Murray Steinberg Family Foundation
  • Emerson and Stephanie Thomas
  • Tidan Inc.
  • Judy and Jacques Tobianah
  • Tom Caplan, MSW
  • Top Marks
  • Scott Trasler and Barbara Dalfen
  • Fabio and Monica Trutner
  • Joan M. Tucker '80
  • Laurie and Daniel Turner
  • Joe Tuwaig, CA
  • UBS Bank (Canada)
  • V.I.S. Versatile Intermarket Solutions Inc.
  • Varicon Inc.
  • Ville de Cote-Saint-Luc
  • Clifford and Irene Walker
  • Leonard and Dorothy Waxman
  • Dr. Theodore and Lisa Wein
  • Allan and Sigal Weizmann
  • Steven White
  • Steve Winkelman and Heather Batchelor
  • Andrew and Ora Winkler
  • Nicole and Martin Wirtschafter
  • Lee Wise '85 and Beth Tannenbaum '85
  • Merle Wolofsky
  • Y Country Camp
  • Yaffy Groper Isenberg
  • Brian and Jacquie Young
  • Ralph and Sorel Young
  • Issie and Joyce Yudkovitch
  • Dr. Cleve and Josie Ziegler
  • Sylvia and Pablo Zimmerman
  • Jacques and Kitri Znaty
  • Ari and Jennifer Zucker
  • Randy and Moishe Zucker
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