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Wednesday July 12, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER B3 ,1 New rabbi hopes to foster understanding By W ilma Blokhuis BEAVER FOCUS EDITOR Paul Sidlofsky, who describes himself as a Jewish educator and leader, has arrived at Shaarei Beth El Congregation as its new rabbi. He follows in the foot steps of Rabbi Edward Goldfarb, who oversaw the growth of the congregation and expansion of the syna gogue in 1985 at 186 Morrison Rd., during his 18 years at Shaarei Beth El. Rabbi Sidlofsky, who comes here after four years as vice-principal of The Leo Baeck Day School in Thornhill, plans to build upon that growth. "I would like to create a more visible presence for Oakville's Jewish communi ty," said Rabbi Sidlofsky, who has recently moved to Oakville. He and his wife Wendy are expecting their first child in late October. "Living in the community was a priority for me, to be a visible representative of this congregation," he said. "I hope to be invited to churches and schools to speak about this congrega tion, Judaism and Reform Judaism. "I want people to feel comfortable to be part of this community and to get involved, to instill a sense of excitement and pride, to have a strong sense of their Jewish identity, which is not easy when you live in a communi ty that is primarily not Jewish." Raised and educated in Toronto, Rabbi Sidlofsky holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Jewish/Near Eastern Studies from the University of Toronto, attended rabbinical school at Leo Baeck College in London, England, where he was ordained in 1988; and then went to Hebrew Union College, Rhea Hirsch School, in Los Angeles where he obtained his Master of Arts in Jewish Education. He was granted the title of Reform Jewish Educator from the National Association of Temple Educators. COMMUNITY UPDATE Please forward announcements for Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont L6K 3S4; call 845-3824 Ext 250, Fax 337-5567 or email to blokhuis@haltonsearch.com BEFORE NOON Monday to be included. Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot or frozen meals to individuals in the community. Time involved is one day a week for about two hours, on either a regular or occasional basis. Training provided. Call Judy or Connie, 842-1411 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Were you a Farmerette during WW2? University of Guelph graduate student seeks women from oakville areas for interviews about the Ontario Farm Service Force. Sheila, 519-7660678; email shanlon@ uoguelph.ca National Guitar Workshop, July 16th to 21, at Appleby College. Open to all ages, all styles from blues to rock, acoustic, and jazz, plus bass, drums and keyboards. Instructors include Rik Emmett and Jody Fisher. Call Brian Murray, 9i05-567-6813. Adopt a Bear Campaign, to July 24 - Hopedale Shopping Centre sup ports the work of World Wildlife Fund of Canada. For more information to symbolically adopt a polar bear, or help save wildlife, visit the mail's Community Kiosk, or call 827-0229 weekdays during business hours. CAVEAT - Canadians Against Violence is conducting survey on domestic violence and interventions with The LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution at York University. Individuals who have left an abusive relationship invited to participate by calling Johanne Cyr-Wright at CAVEAT, 632-1733 no later than July 20th. Absolute confidentiality. Oakville Red Cross has immediate need for volunteer drivers to transport clients to medical appointments in town and out of town. Drive Red Cross van or own vehicle, reimburse ment for mileage. Volunteer recep tionist also needed. CaH Donna McDermott, 845-5241. WEDNESDAY JULY 12 Canoe Rendezvous 2000 comes to Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 7 p.m., with folklore and fiddle music, joint project of Canadian Canoe Museum and Ontario Parks, supported by Ontario 2000. Entertainment by Freshwater Trade, bilingual quartet, and Paddling Puppeteers. Also check out newly repainted Children's Bam. Bring picnic lunch, or buy hotdogs and burgers cooked by park staff. " THURSDAY JULY 13 Summer Workshops for children at Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy St. Paper Crafts, July 13 and 14th, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., ages 7 and up. Cost: $30 including materials and snack. To pre-register, call 338-4400. Mothers and Mothers to be inter ested in breastfeeding babies invited to attend Oakville La Leche League, 8 p.m., at 2190 Carpenters Circle. Call 842-5983 or 849-4138. ME Association o f Halton & Hamilton-Wentworth (CFS), support group, 7 p.m.,Tansley United Church, 211 Walker's Line, north of Upper Middle, Burlington. Call 319-7966. Oakville Strutters meets Thursday nights for 60-minute `stress busters' fitness walk. Also new route to Holyrood Park and back. Libation afterwards. Meet at Oakville Central Library main front doors, Lakeshore and Navy, 7:15 p.m. Free. Call Patti Crichton, 338-2751. Halton Central Chapter, BNI, meets every Thursday at the Dynasi Restaurant, 399 Dundas W., 7 to 8:30 a.m., visitors welcome. Call John Seaga, 257-9463. FRIDAY JULY 14 All-Breed Dog Show, Milton Fairgrounds, Milton, under the Big Top, July 14th, 15th and 16th. Three all-breed shows, sight hound straight racing, all-breed sanction on July 14th, and Basenji National Specialty on July 15th. Free admission. Oakville Single/Social Dance every Friday at the Oakville Royal Canadian Legion, Normandy Room, Church and Navy. Admission $10. Proceeds through Branch 114 to char ities. Dancing 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Cash door prizes and refreshments. Dress code. Call 845-6271. ~ Oakville Parent-Child Centre offers Cabin Fever, a drop-in for par ents and caregivers every Friday mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. at 337 Kerr St., and 1500 Sixth Line. Call 849-6366. SUNDAY JULY 16 f Summer Concert with Canadian Continentals at River Oaks Community Church, 2435 Munn's. at Sixth Line, 6:30 p.m., 257-3864 Jonathan' s o f Oakville Charity Golf Classic, in support of Child Witness. Program - Halton, \gt Lowville Golf Club. Tee off times, noon to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Cost: $125. Skills Challenge - Closest to the Pin, Closest to BBQ, Longest Drive, Hole in One. Call 335-6181* Choices Childbirth Education and Doula Services, education pre sentation focusing on healthy preg nancies, options forgiving birth, pain management, breastfeeding, postpar tum and infant care, July 16th, 23rd, and Aug. 6th. Call 416-410-9931. " Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky He has served congrega tions in Massachusetts, M aryland and Edmonton before coming to The Leo Baeck Day School, Canada's only Reform Jewish school with 800 students, JK to Grade 8, and 75 staff. He plans to increase the adult education programs at the synagogue, increase social programming, expand the worship program to include different styles of ser vices, work with interfaith families, increase the youth program, "and to be visible in our school as a resource and rabbi," working with students and parents, plus organize retreats for adults and fami lies. The synagogue's partici pation in Camp George, which opened two years ago in Parry Sound as Canada's first and only Reform Jewish camp, also appeals to Rabbi Sidlofsky. It will be his sec ond year on its faculty and advisory committee. This summer, Shaarei Beth El is sending 12 kids to camp. "It was the camp experi ence which led me to become a rabbi," said Rabbi Sidlofsky. `T h a t's where I developed my interest in Jewish life and becoming a professional Jewish leader. "I've spent 13 summers at Reform Jewish camps, as a camper, staff and on the fac ulty, all in the United States." Recently, the synagogue has started the Rabbi Edward Goldfarb Camp George Endowment Fund, in honour of its previous leader. For information, call Shaarei Beth El at 849-6000. Continentals in concert at River Oaks River Oaks Community Church is hosting a summer concert with the Canadian Continentals this Sunday, July 16th, at 6:30 p.m. The Continentals are an enthu siastic group of young people from across Canada and their high-ener gy, high-impact program Testify 2 Truth is for people of all ages and backgrounds. This year, the Continentals con tinue their 33-year music ministry by presenting an inspiring program packed with music, choreography and personal testimony. The group of 30 singers, instrumentalists, aqd technicians between the ages of 14 and 25 will challenge and inspire audiences. The Continentals are on a two-month tour of Canada and Australia. ,; A free will offering will ,Ije taken. Rivfifr Oaks Community Church is located at 2435 Munn's Ave. E. (at Sixth Line, between Upper Middle Road and Dundasi). For more information, call the church office at 257-3864. save the 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Sat., July 15thonly o n purchases th ro u g h o u t th e store. *We will give you a discount equivalent to the GST o f f bur regular, sale or clearance prices. Excludes doorcrashers. Some exceptions do apply, see in-store for details. « .· · ! » «' · n^ 4* i Children learn about heritage (Continued from page B1) Now Ism al's children attend Al-Falah and like their fellow students are learning about their culture, their religion, and the Arabic language that helps them to read and understand the Quoran, the Muslim bible. At this point, there are no plans to build a Muslin high school. What parents and educators are hoping, instead, is that children will be able to enter high school with a 'strong foundation of Muslin customs and values to help guide them through the teenage years into adult hood. There are plans, however, to build a m osque and Islam ic library. As well, Bhabha hopes funds will be available soon to refurbish the school's interior. For more inform ation, call Al-Falah Islamic School at 257-5782 and leave a message. Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16t h CARD CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY: save BAY FRI.,JULY 14TM ONLY 10% Put your purchases on your Bay Card and save 10% throughout the store, including advertised items. Some exceptions do apply see in-store for details. A N N O U N C E M E N T All men's spring & sum m er Chaps' sportswear O ff our regular prices. 40% c RL save CHAPS R A L P H LA U R E N ·Women's Liz Claiborne' & Tom m y Hilfiger fashions Selected styles. 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