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Honourable Menschen
November 2009
 Congratulations to Nani & Austin Beutel who will be honoured at the Union for Reform Judaism’s upcoming Biennial Convention here in Toronto, with the President’s Medal in recognition of their longtime, deep devotion to Reform Judaism and their committed and active service on behalf of the Movement and k’lal Yisrael
October
Congratulations to Jennifer Cowan, daughter of Olga & Warner Cowan, who has written a (teen) book, Earthgirl which was reviewed in The New York Times.
Congratulations to Dr. Jeremy Friedberg and his company Sponge Lab Interactive who were awarded a United Nations World Summit Award for excellence in the educational content of their computer game for teaching biology. Jeremy is son of Laurel and Martin Friedberg.
Congratulations to Robert Fine, Manager of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, who is the recipient of the 2009 Business Leader of the Year award, which recognizes his leadership and outstanding contribution to the Kelowna business community. Robert is the son of Beverley and the late Irving Fine.
Congratulations to Aimée Israel, who has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs by PROFIT magazine. The 11th Annual PROFIT W100 list profiles the country's most successful female business owners. Aimée is the daughter of Kitty & Paul Tepperman.
September 2009
 Congratulations to Bernie Blackstein who recently received the Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for the volunteer program he created and is administering for the Faculty of Dentistry.
August 2009
 Congratulations to Rabbi Rena Arshinoff, whose work on child bereavement garnered her recognition and an award from the International Association of Death Education and Counseling.
Congratulations to Dennis Bennie for completing his term as Chair of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC).
June 2009
Congratulations to Laurie & Larry Wise who were honoured on June 2, 2009 for donating the running track for the new Prosserman J.C.C.
 Congratulations to Sheryl Steinberg who has recently written a book called Opportunity Rings. For more information about her new novel, visit Sheryl’s Web site at www.sherylsteinberg.com. Sheryl is the daughter of Bev Steinberg.
May 2009
 Congratulations to Elissa Miller-Kay, for winning first prize in the 13th Biennial International Beethoven Sonata Competition on May 17, 2009.
North York Commemorates Irving Paisley z"l with Park Renaming
April 23, 2009
City of Toronto representatives honoured the many contributions of Irving Paisley to the citizens of the Township of North York with a sign unveiling ceremony at WindfieldPark, 321 York Mills Road. Irving Paisley was a councillor in the former township of North York. As a controller for North York, he served several terms on Metro Council. Paisley’s thirty year municipal career culminated in being appointed deputy mayor of the City of North York. Paisley was responsible for spearheading the building of YorkFinch GeneralHospital and became its founding Chairman.
Carole Sterling
November 2008
 Temple is proud to announce that our president, Carole Sterling, has recently been nominated as CCRJ president. The Reform movement throughout Canada will have the opportunity to experience first hand the hard work, dedication, and devotion that Carole has shown our Temple family. Temple is looking forward to honouring this achievement at her installation at the CCRJ Biennial Convention in Montreal.
Ninety-six-year-old Kitty Cohen walked 44 km in the Princess Margaret hospital's Weekend to End Breast Cancer.
September 7, 2008
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Congratulations to our member Fran Edelstein who has recently written a book called Set to Music. It is a collection of seven short stories and will be available from the Judaica Shop.