2009
Negev Dinner
In Tribute To
Shirley & Hilton Silberg
WHOM THE COMMUNITY DELIGHTS
in honouring The Jewish National Fund of Hamilton has sponsored Negev Dinners in honour of the following outstanding communal leaders and significant events: 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
Solomon Sharfatz* Tzipa Paikin* George Pollock* Anna Herskovitz* Morley B. Goldblatt* Archie Levine* Kenneth D. Soble* Harry Beube* Samuel Smurlick* Rabbi Bernard Baskin Harold A. Minden Q.C.* Max Stein* Sam Lax* Irving Zucker* Saul Smurlick* David Hoffman Dr. Meyer Carr* Jack Taylor* Norman & Blanche Levitt Sidney Pollock* Paul Hanover Rabbi Morton Green William Morris Q.C. Samuel Taylor* Dr. Jack J. Shekter* Chester Waxman* Marnie Paikin Bernie Katz 80th Anniversary of the J.N.F. Sam Brownstone Marjorie Baskin* Rabbi Israel N. Silverman*
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander Gilda Gunn* and Mel Gunn Larry Paikin Victor Kennedy Copps* Andrea Stringer CeCe & Herb* Schreiber Dr. Franklyn Shapiro Gerald A. Swaye Q.C. Stan & Liz Tick David Steinberg Arthur Weisz Mayor Robert M. Morrow The 50th Anniversary of the State of Israel & Survivors of the Holocaust The Loewith Family Enrico Henry Mancinelli* and Joseph Silvio Mancinelli Elaine & Cuppy Katz Drs. Sharon & Lawrence Hart Dr. Peter George Drs. Cheryl & Joseph Greenbaum A Tribute to the Survivors of the Holocaust Anne & Mark Mandell Tom & Sasha Weisz Shalom Village * Deceased
The Jewish National Fund of Canada is delighted to pay tribute to
Shirley and Hilton Silberg in recognition of their commitment to Hamilton, the Jewish community of Hamilton and to K’lal Israel Shirley and Hilton lead by example through their philanthropy and their involvement in numerous community organizations, not just as leaders but as hard-working, hands-on volunteers as well.
Shirley and Hilton Silberg 2009 Negev Dinner Honorees Sunday, May 24, 2009 Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ontario
May24, 2009 Shirley and Hilton Silberg c/o Jewish National Fund of Hamilton 105 Main Street E., Suite 908 Hamilton, On L8N 1G6 Dear Mrs. and Mr. Silberg, As the Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre, I am proud to send my congratulations to you for being honoured at this year’s Annual Negev Dinner. Since you arrived in Canada in 1977, you have made a tremendous impact on our community. Through your work as pharmacists and business owners, the Health Matters show, your extensive support for the Jewish National Fund, or the many hours volunteered at Shalom Village and many other organizations, causes and charities, your efforts have made this community a better place, and the recognition by the JNF at this Negev Dinner is certainly well-deserved. Elie Wiesel, writer, activist, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate, wrote, “This is the duty of our generation as we enter the twenty-first century – solidarity with the weak, the persecuted, the lonely, the sick, and those in despair. It is expressed by the desire to give a noble and humanizing meaning to a community in which all members will define themselves not by their own identity but by that of others.” It is in that noble spirit that you have given us so much, and we thank you for it. Congratulations again on this timely recognition. Sincerely,
David Christopherson, MP Hamilton Centre.
May 24, 2009
Dear Hilton and Shirley Silberg, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to you both for being chosen as the honourees at tonight’s Negev Dinner. Your distinction tonight is well-deserved. Your tireless work in the Jewish community and in Hamilton at large has brought value and richness to our city. I know that you’ve inspired many individuals to follow in your footsteps. It gives me great pleasure to recognize Hamiltonians who dedicate so much of their time to serving the community. It is individuals like you who make our city great.
All the best,
Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP Hamilton Mountain
952 Concession Street, Unit 2, Hamilton, ON L8V 1G2 Tel: 905-388-9734 | Fax - (905) 388-7862 | E-mail: saggelonitis.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
215 Cline Avenue North Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4A1 Phone: 905-528-0121 Fax: 905-528-2994
Temple Anshe Sholom
Website: www.anshesholom.ca Email: office@anshesholom.ca
Rabbi Jordan D. Cohen Rabbi Emeritus Bernard Baskin, D.D., LL.D. Cantorial Soloist ~ Educator Laura Wolfson Cantors Emeriti Ruth Slater Henry Theilheimer Staff Office Manager-Lori Cooke lcooke@anshesholom.ca Secretary – Deb Avetissian deb@anshesholom.ca Officers President – Steven Dembe 1st Vice – Carl DeLeon 2nd Vice – Joe Rosenkrantz Treasurer – Shawn Billington Secretary – Sandy Weddum Past President – Lorraine Cohen Board Members Stephen Arnold Neil Berger Samantha Berlin Sean Davis Lois Freeman Haim Goldstein Kim Goldstein Danna Horwood Ron Kaplan Doreen Korman Mark Levitt Sharon Levy Cohen Lauren Mark Judy Mendelson Roy Pollington Kevin Sampson Anna Schafer Martin Sniderman TASTY Advisor Danny Shuster TASTY President Jacob Kriszenfeld TASCC Advisor Dora-Ann Cohen TASCC President
2 Sivan 5769 May 24, 2009 Friends, On behalf of all of us at Temple Anshe Sholom, it I my pleasure to extend our warmest greetings and a hearty mazal tov to Shirley and Hilton Silberg for their well deserved honour at the 2009 Jewish National Fund Negev Dinner. It states in Sefer Hasidim that, “when a community does not appreciate a good leader, they get a weak leader.” The Hamilton Jewish community has an honourable history of fostering strong communal leadership. The Jewish National Fund, through its annual Negev Dinner, helps us to recognize and appreciate that leadership, both of the JNF itself and the community at large. Certainly the Silbergs, through their outstanding contributions to the JNF, the JCC, Beth Jacob Synagogue, Shalom Village and many other communal organizations, epitomize the strength of spirit and depth of commitment that defines good, strong leadership. Our community is blessed to have then among us. May they be blessed for all they accomplish on our behalf. Yasher koach to the Jewish National Fund of Hamilton for another successful event, and, as we celebrate Israel’s 61st anniversary, we pray that all of your efforts grow from strength to strength. L’Shalom,
Rabbi Jordan D. Cohen on behalf of Temple Anshe Sholom
May 1st, 2009
Ms. Lorraine Cohen, President Jewish National Fund 908 – 105 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8N 1G8 Dear Lorraine: It is my pleasure to congratulate Shirley and Hilton Silberg on behalf of Hamilton’s Out of the Cold on being the 2009 Negev Dinner Honorees. For nine years, Shirley has been a committed and valuable volunteer cook for our food and shelter program which each year serves thousands of guests who otherwise would not be able to meet their basic needs. Her education and expertise in the fields of nutrition and pharmacology are called upon often and her willingness to do just about anything to maintain our standards and meet our challenges in a jovial manner and distinctive accent is simply inspiring! Shirley has even enlisted Hilton who now gives of his time doing late night security shifts watching over our homeless guests. The Silbergs’ involvement brings them great satisfaction and also is a testimony to their commitment to strengthening our larger community. With warmest wishes for continued good health and acts of “chesed” (kindness),
Cindy Richter, Coordinator Hamilton Out of the Cold
“The difficult we can do right now. The impossible will take a little longer.� David Ben Gurion
Project
The
Yair
Visitors’ Centre
A
Visitors’ Centre at the Yair Research & Development station THE PROJECT
Near Moshav Hatseva, in the central Arava, some 25km south of the Dead Sea, there is a major Research and Development Station called Yair. It is one of a network of agricultural R&D stations developed and supported by KKL-JNF
and
Israeli
government
ministries throughout the country.
Centre for Agricultural Tourism at the Yair Station
The proceeds from this evening’s dinner in tribute to Shirley and Hilton Silberg will be used to convert one of the hothouses at the station into an agricultural tourism centre for visitors travelling the Arava highway. Facilities will include an auditorium, a cafeteria, meeting space, displays of agricultural products from the region, and explanations of the R&D work undertaken in the region. There will also be a special section devoted to KKL-JNF agricultural R&D activities in general, and those at the Yair Station in particular. Tours from the centre will take visitors to the greenhouses where they will show visitors how hothouse farming is done. KKL-JNF established the Yair R&D Station in 1986. The research activities are undertaken jointly by KKLJNF researchers, Ministry of Agriculture advisers, Volcani Institute scientists, commercial companies, and marketing organizations. However, the fascinating and pioneering work at Yair Station has remained largely unknown to the general public. The Visitor Centre will
showcase the work done at the Station, its research achievements and KKL-JNF's work in general in an interesting and accessible manner. The Station focuses on encouraging the development of modern agriculture in the region as a key basis for community development. The lessons learned in the region have had a profound impact on Israeli agriculture. Improving agriculture in the Arava region also furthers the goal of resettling people in the Negev to take pressure off the population density in the centre of the country. A few of the Research projects in progress at the Yair Station are: • Aquaculture – focusing on studying the breeding and growing of ornamental fish. The Arava exports millions of ornamental fish annually • Organic Agriculture – in response to global demand for organic produce, the Yair station is currently growing a wide variety of orchard fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Yair Research & Development Station
• Researchers are investigating: options for the nourishment of plants; various plant protection issues; soil alternatives for vegetables; hydroponics and new technologies aimed at improving climatic conditions in the greenhouses. • The Research Station conducts studies to prevent soil diseases in vegetables and flowers. They are also involved in working to quarantine pests such as the date palm weevil and the Mediterranean fruit fly. Protecting farmers’ produce from pest infestations is critical in ensuring success in exporting their crops. The Yair Research and Development Centre, ideally located along the Arava Highway which connects the Dead Sea, Be’er Sheva, and Eilat, is visible from the highway. The Visitor’s Centre will entice Israeli families and tourists to Israel to enjoy a break, and stop at the centre. They will than have the opportunity to learn firsthand about hothouse farming and the many other innovative projects and initiatives being developed in this otherwise arid land.
Yair Research & Development Station
The station focuses on encouraging the development of modern agriculture in the region as a key basis for community development.
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The Jewish National Fund:
Continuing to meet Israel’s needs after 108 Years JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
The Jewish National Fund – Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – was founded in 1901 to purchase land for the return of the Jewish people to its ancient homeland. In the 108 years since its creation, the organization has worked tirelessly to restore the land, to enhance and foster environmental quality and to nurture Zionist values.
The JNF-KKL has always championed the principle of sustainable development, the meaning of which can be found within the organization’s very name “Keren Kayemeth” (“kayamut” is Hebrew for sustainability). Its allocation of lands and natural resources in Israel is based on the use of “interest” on the “principal” that nature provides, together with meticulous protection of the “principal” for the future. Since Israel achieved Statehood in 1948, JNF’s achievements have included planting more than 240 million trees, reclaiming more than 300,000 acres of land for agriculture, housing and industry, creating over 1,100 rural villages, building more than 4,000 miles of roads through mountainous and desert terrain and establishing some 450 regional parks throughout the country. Largely as a result of the afforestation programme, Israel was the only country in the world which had more trees at the end of the 20th century than it did at the beginning. These
trees enrich and conserve the soil against wind and water erosion, something which is of paramount importance in a semi-arid country such as Israel. Israel is also acknowledged as a world leader in water conservation and recycling. Two thirds of Israel’s land is desert and rain falls only for about 50 days a year, between November and March. Some parts of the Negev are particularly arid, receiving only 25 mm of rain per year. JNF has built water reservoirs and dams all over the country with a total of more than 100 million cubic metres – about six percent of Israel’s annual water consumption. Over the years, reservoir technology has become incomparably more effective and sophisticated, thanks to Research and Development being conducted by JNF-KKL and its partners and to lessons learned from actual experience in building them. The construction work provides economic support for a wide variety of industries
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND Protection of natural resources and ensuring the quality of life for all residents of Israel and their descendants continues to be one of JNF-KKL’s environmental objectives.
involved in the physical, technical, practical and operative maintenance of their infrastructure, such as the plastic-sheet sealing industry, water pipes, filters, pumps, irrigation systems, control systems and fences. Effluents - partly purified sewage water - are stored in reservoirs, too, instead of simply flowing freely into the environment. This prevents the pollution of rivers, soil, and underground water sources as well as the Mediterranean, Lake Kinneret, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea. The effluents, which contain many fertilizers, are used for agricultural irrigation in places with little rain, enabling intensive, profitable agriculture even in regions where there would otherwise be no agriculture at all. Now, because water is available, there can even be two-and-a-half growth cycles in a year. The reservoirs are scattered all over Israel. They add beauty to the scenery, provide a habitat for many birds and fish, create
ecological hubs and also provide an environment that delights the eyes and the souls of local residents, farmers, hikers and all other visitors. Protection of natural resources and ensuring the quality of life for all residents of Israel and their descendants continues to be one of JNF-KKL’s environmental objectives. Sustainable development constitutes the natural continuation of the organization’s historic role: protection of the land and its development for the benefit of the entire people, today and tomorrow. JNF-KKL is closely involved in a national project to replace toxic chemicals which are presently used with owls and kestrels. They would eat the small rodents which plaque many agricultural fields. For the last few years, the farmers in the Bet She’an Valley have been working with JNF-KKL to develop proper nesting boxes for the predatory birds. Professional instructors have shown the farmers where best to place the boxes; today, there are 650 pairs of
The reservoirs are scattered all over Israel. They add beauty to the scenery, provide a habitat for many birds and fish . . .
predator birds in the area. Over the next three years, the project will be expanded into the Hula Valley, the Golan, the Acre Valley, Lachish, the central and western Negev and the Jordan Valley. JNF-KKL continues to provide recreational areas and cycling trails to improve the quality of life for all residents. In August 2008, for instance, at a special sports day in the Carmel region’s Ofer Forest, the Carmel cycle path was dedicated in memory of six infantrymen from the 7002 Reservists’ Brigade who had been killed in the line of duty. The cycle path will provide welcome relaxation for many of the men’s comrades and their families. In recent months, JNF-KKL experts have helped the people of East Timor with their reforestation program. JNF-KKL are also working with Canada’s First Nations community in Grand Rapids, Manitoba to create a greenhouse program that will allow them to grow their own fruit and vegetables year round, thus benefiting their community in many ways.
Environmental issues such as these continue to plague the planet, and JNF-KKL is always willing to share its knowledge with others, in order to improve life for everyone. The project selected by our Hamilton honorees to build a Visitors’ Centre at the Yair R &D Station is totally consistent with the goals of the JNF to share its expertise with others and to improve the environment in which we all live. All these activities are excellent examples of ways in which Jews and non-Jews around the world continue to partner with the people of Israel in their common quest for harmony, beauty, the highest quality of life and ultimately, ‘shalom’ – peace. Thank you for helping JNF-KKL continue to turn vision into reality. Written by Susan Merskey, London ON
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
Biography Hilton and Shirley
silberg
&
Shirley Hilton Silberg A BIOGRAPHY
Hilton and Shirley both grew up in Durban, South Africa. Shirley’s grandparents immigrated from England and Romania. Her maternal grandfather Aaron Cohen, stowed away on a ship from London, England to Durban as a teenager. He established himself as a prominent business man in Durban, and was instrumental in building the orthodox synagogue, and remained an integral part of Durban shul life.
Hilton, 1958
Shirley and her dog Cheeky, 1957
Hilton’s Parent’s, Sam and Brina Silberg, 1947
Shirley’s parents, Max and Isabel Gitlin, 1942
Shirley, Brian & Barbara, 1968
Shirley’s parents Max and Isabel Gitlin were married in 1942, and had 3 children Brian, Barbara and Shirley. Max was a specialist in physical medicine (similar to a sports medicine doctor today) and Isabel ran the practice. From a young age Shirley was known as ‘carrot tops’ as she had flaming red hair (something that attracted Hilton years later) and was a ‘tomboy’, once falling out of a tree and breaking her arm. Being the baby, the family legend is that she was always doing things she shouldn’t have, but somehow, was never reprimanded. In school Shirley was very active. She captained her school netball team and was on the field hockey and swimming team. Shirley in fact, was instrumental in designing her Carmel College (the Hebrew day school) summer uniform. Her acting debut in Toad of Toad Hall was an indication of her artistic skills as she landed the part of a turkey and her lines were ‘gobble, gobble, gobble”.
Hilton and his siblings; Brett, Hilton, Sheryl & Lynn
Needless to say, her acting career was short!! Shirley has always loved animals and remembers epic birthday parties for her dogs complete with party hats, streamers and chocolate cake. Shirley was always involved in Jewish life. She attended Habonim (Durban) for many years and was a Madricha for a few years and at eighteen, soon after matriculating, she visited Israel for the first time. Hilton’s grandparents all immigrated from Lithuania and his mother Brina’s parents settled in Johannesburg, and Sam’s parents settled in Pretoria. Sam and Brina were married in 1947 and moved from Johannesburg to Durban where Sam built a successful career in the retail furniture business. They had four children Sheryl, Hilton, Lynn and Brett. Hilton also was very active in sports playing soccer, cricket and swimming for his school. In those days in South
Hilton as the DJ, 1970
Umhlanga Rocks Beach in South Africa, 1970
Hilton on his soccer team, later to captain the Durban Maccabi soccer team
Africa, in addition to school sports there, were club sports after school. Hilton played soccer for a variety of teams, and for two seasons captained the Durban Maccabi soccer team. In addition, Hilton at age eleven and his sister Lynn started competitive ballroom dancing. Hilton at age sixteen and Lynn, became the South African Juvenile Ballroom Champions and runners up in the Latin American Championship. Hilton was an entrepreneur from a young age. After high school, he started a DJ service and ran the business through the first few years of pharmacy school. Hilton was also very active in Jewish life in Durban. He attended Habonim (Durban North) for many years and was a madrich as well. Despite the fact that, the Jewish community was not very large, and that Hilton & Shirley were both active in Habonim and attended many Jewish functions they only met when they both entered the Natal Pharmacy School in Durban. They met in first year and started ‘going out’ at the end of that year. They both completed their pharmacy apprenticeships in Durban
Shirley&Hilton Silberg
Hilton and Lynn, South African Juvenile Ballroom Champions, 1968
Leaving to backpack in Europe,1976 Hilton and Shirley with Suzanne Sommers at the Womans Health Show, DayNight Phamacy Shirely captained her school netball team, 1953
Hilton’s Army photo
and, after they received their pharmacy licenses, married in 1974 just before Hilton started doing his mandatory one year army service. He traveled around South Africa to four different army camps and since Shirley was able to move with him across the country, they were never apart for more than a few weeks. Soon after Hilton completed his year’s service Hilton and Shirley embarked on a 10 months backpacking trip around Europe, Israel ,the United States and Canada. The trip culminated in Montreal for the 1976 Olympic Games. That was when the seeds of immigrating to Canada were planted. On their return to South Africa they started their efforts to be accepted to Canada. After being rejected as immigrants three times, Hilton drove from Johannesburg to the Canadian Embassy in Pretoria, and staged a mini ‘sit-in’ until he convinced the immigration officers to see him. After the meeting, and with a sponsorship letter from a Jewish family in Toronto, the officer overturned the
rejection and the Silbergs arrived in Canada in August 1977. They attended the University of Toronto Pharmacy School for two years in order to have their qualifications recognized in Canada – attending classes from 9am until 2pm and then working form 3pm until 11pm at a retail pharmacy owned by their Canadian sponsors. Mark was born in 1979 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. They both received Canadian accreditation in 1980 and worked in Scarborough until 1981. Then they opened the Amherst Pharmacy in Dundas, with their partners, the families who had sponsored them to Canada. The Silbergs were welcomed into the Hamilton/Dundas Jewish community. In fact Hilton was talked into playing in the Hamilton Jewish Men’s Baseball League soon after moving here. Maxine was born in 1981 and Brad was born in 1982, soon after they bought out their partners and changed the store’s name to Hiltons Pharmacy.
A BIOGRAPHY
Hilton and Mark setting up Amherst Pharmacy in Dundas
Shirley at the Kotel, Jerusalem 2007 Brad with Grandma Isabel Shirley their little ballerina, Maxine
In 1987 Shoppers Drug Mart bought Hilton’s Pharmacy and Hilton and Shirley operated two franchises in Dundas for the next four years. In 1992, Hilton and Shirley left “Shoppers” behind to open their first DayNight Pharmacy on the east Hamilton Mountain. It was the first pharmacy in Hamilton to stay open until midnight. Hilton and Shirley realized that to really help people you couldn’t do it on bankers’ hours, Hilton took on City Hall and won an amendment to a long standing by-law that would now allow DayNight Pharmacy to help people even after work. The victory for patients also allowed DayNight Pharmacy to really live up to its name. Throughout the years, the pharmacy grew into a chain of five incredibly successful stores. The success caught the eye of Katz Group Canada and in the fall of 2007, Hilton and Shirley sold their business to the pharmacy giant under the Rexall Pharma Plus brand. Hilton has served the Hamilton Community with commitment, humour and heart. He served on the Dundas Community Services
Shirley&Hilton Silberg
A BIOGRAPHY
Brad, Maxine, Hilton, Shirley, Mark and Michelle on the London Eye, 2006
Board. He is a great supporter of the Hamilton JCC and for 4 years, chaired the Walk for Israel. He has volunteered with the Hamilton North End Breakfast Program and has sat on the Beth Jacob Board of Directors, the Shalom Village Board of Directors and the Shalom Village Foundation Board. He is the immediate Past President of JNF Hamilton, and has been co-chair of the JNF Negev Dinner Advertising Committee. Shirley has also been an active contributor to the Hamilton Jewish Community for many years. Her involvement has included volunteering at the Hamilton JCC programs, the Hamilton North End Breakfast Program, being a cook at the ‘Out of the Cold’ program since its inception and volunteering at Goldie’s Place day program for adults at Shalom Village. As a volunteer at the JNF, Shirley was instrumental in the development of the reserved seating concept at the Negev Dinner in Hamilton and she chaired the seating committee and dinner committee for many years.
Semi-retirement has not slowed the Silbergs down at all. In fact they’re busier than ever with community efforts, new projects and as local media celebrities on the hit radio show Rexall Radio Health Matters heard weekdays from noon to 1pm on Hamilton’s heritage News Talk station 900CHML. Their philosophy on life is very simple “give first of yourself and you will always be rewarded. Rewarded with the feeling that comes with reaching out to help others and the knowledge that your actions can make a huge positive difference in people’s lives.”
Michelle, Maxine, Mark, Hilton and Brad running down the tunnel at Manchester United Stadium, Manchester 2008
“A person who gives a thousand gold pieces to a worthy person is not as generous as one who gives a thousand gold pieces on a thousand different occasions, each to a worthy cause.” – Anonymous, 16th Century – The Ways of the Righteous
The proceeds from this evening’s dinner in tribute to
Shirley and Hilton Silberg will be used to convert one of the hothouses at the station into an agricultural tourism centre for visitors visiting the Negev.
foundation projects
GOVERNOR A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Honour Of Our Parents
Brina & Sam Silberg Dr. Max Gitlin & Isabel Gitlin-Ashberg
Shirley & Hilton
CHAI A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In tribute to
Shirley and Hilton Silberg for your dedication and devotion to the community & Israel.
Zoltan & Yetta Freeman And Family
CHAI A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Loving Memory of our “Perfect” Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
Margaret Weisz and In Honour of our “Extraordinary” Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
Dr. Arthur Weisz
Tom, Sasha, Janet, Gerald, Eric, Leah, Danna, David, Talia, Benjamin, Jonathon, Sari, Mitchell and Jamie Rose
SPONSOR A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Loving Memory of
Gordon & Sally Zwicker & In Tribute To
Our Dear Friends Shirley & Hilton
Judy Mintz & Sara Mintz
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Honour Of Our Parents
Hilton & Shirley Mazel Tov on the Great Honour We are proud of everything you have accomplished and everything you will achieve in the future
Love, Mark & Michelle, Maxine, Brad And Kola
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Memory of Our Dear Friend
Margaret Weisz Whose Life was an Inspiration to all of us.
Binkley Investments Limited
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Honour of
Dr. Arthur Weisz for his many contributions to the betterment of society
Congratulations
Shirley & Hilton Silberg On This Special Tribute
Viana Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In Honour of our Grandchildren
Hannah Alper Jack Wiseman
Stephen & Elaine Wiseman
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
In honour of our much loved Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle
David Laks' 90th Birthday
Tel Hai
Rose, Phyllis, David, Daisy, Kent, Olivia and Asher
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
FRIEND A Project has been established for A Visitors' Centre at the Yair R&D Station in Hatseva, Israel
TWO VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE
Shirley & Hilton Silberg What the Arava needs most RAIN, Agriculture, Network research, Development, Tourism Centre. For you Hilton and Shirley. Sam will be most proud of all your achievements. I wish you more endeavors in years to come.
Israel
Canada
U.S.A.
Melamed Family
Batia Philips Goldshtein Family
Gutman Family
sponsorships The Jewish National Fund is deeply appreciative of all Sponsors and Tribute Advertisers who, through their generosity helped make this evening possible. Your support has helped enhance this wonderful Dinner.
Speaker SPONSOR
In Honour Of
Shirley and Hilton Silberg
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Emerald SPONSOR
Ruby SPONSOR
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In Tribute to
Shirley & Hilton Silberg In appreciation of your excellent work
Posner Metals Limited The Kam & Posner Families
Sapphire SPONSOR
A Well Deserved Honour
Henry, Bella & Magda Muller And Family Richard, Arlene & Faye Leibtag And Family
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Congratulations & Best Wishes
The Taylor Family Robin, Michael, Pam & Anna
Congratulations To Hilton & Shirley Silberg
John & Marla Levy And Family
In Memory of our mother and grandmother
Mrs. Helen Kindler who had the joy of living the last 41 years in the land of Israel. She shared her love of Israel with us.
Faith Kindler Kaplan Ronald David Kaplan Rebecca Kaplan Jessica Kaplan Jacob Kaplan
On Recognition Of Your Dedication To Communal Leadership And Support Of Israel
Our Warmest Congratulations To Hilton & Shirley A Well Deserved Tribute To Your Passion & Commitment
Alec & Leah Bukhman
Congratulations and Best Wishes for Your Continued Success
From the Richter Family, Lorne and Rita Ron and Debbie Lowell and Cindy
Congratulations and best wishes to
Hilton & Shirley Silberg worthy and dedicated community leaders to whom tribute is due. May you go from strength to strength. ‘’
THE WAXMAN FAMILY MORRIS and SHIRLEY MICHAEL and TERESA DOUGLAS and SELINA
THE WAXMAN HOLDING CORPORATION INC.
In Memory of A�Woman of Valour� Margaret Weisz,
Compliments of Beverly Hills Apartments
In Honour of A Truly Deserving Couple, Our Good Friends
Shirley and Hilton With our sincere Congratulations! The Weisz, Asa & Horwood Families
To A Well Deserving Couple Shirley & Hilton Silberg
The Schreiber Family
Hilton & Shirley We are so incredibly proud of you
Brina, Sheryl, Gordon, Lynn, Brett & Margaret
In Tribute To Shirley & Hilton Silberg
McMaster Investments Ltd. Ben Sauder
Mazel Tov Shirley & Hilton Silberg On This Great Honour
DayNight Pharmacy Staff
Shirley & Hilton Silberg A Tribute to the Benefits You Give to the Community from the Leons PHIL, DAPHNE & DAVID
Phil Leon INSURANCE BROKER INC. 905-525-0001 21 Hunter Street East, #103 P.O. Box 1053 Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3R4
Congratulations Shirley & Hilton Silberg From your Friends at Swiss Chalet Upper James
In Honour Of Hilton & Shirley Silberg
From Elizabeth & Frank Butty
A HEARTFELT MAZEL TOV to
Hilton & Shirley Silberg B’NAI BRITH SPORTS CELEBRITY DINNER Monday, February 1st, 2010 For ticket information:
www.bbsportsdinner.com
Wishing Shirley & Hilton Health, Happiness & Success The children grandchildren & great grandchildren of
TOBY & PERCY BARNETT
Mazel Tov To Hilton & Shirley Silberg On This Wonderful Tribute
Rabbi Mordechai & Sylvia Green Rabbi Daniel & Tova Green
In Loving Memory Of Margaret Weisz
Phil & Rose Rosenshein And Family
Best Wishes from Frank & Rita Shapiro and the staff at Wilson Medical Centre to
Shirley & Hilton Silberg FAMILY PRACTICE
SPECIALISTS
Franklyn Shapiro, MD, CCFP Allen Chiu, MD Grant Keeler, MD Chidinma Okorie, MD, CCFP Flordicante Cabilan, MD Justin Samuel, MD Roya Rahimpour, MD Abdulghani Daabak, MD
Craig Karpilow, Occupational Health Shian Tsai, Urology Marvin Skolnick, Dermatology Robert Martin, Orthopedic Surgery Harry Hotz, Pediatrics Frank Krar, Gynecology Misaa Ayad, Pediatrics Alan Campbell-Moscrop, Plastic Surgery
Chris Caco, Radiology Craig Raymond, Chiropractor Lance Appleford, MOT & FAA Examiner
In Tribute To
Shirley & Hilton Silberg From
Your Friends At BMO Bank Of Montreal
Aaron Shiffman Administrator 905-528-0039 Dan Levy President
In tribute to Shirley & Hilton Silberg
Congratulations to
Shirley & Hilton Silberg on being selected for this wonderful tribute
Elaine & Cuppy Katz
CONGRATULATIONS HILTON & SHIRLEY!
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We Salute
Hilton & Shirley on their splendid achievements
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MAZEL-TOV HILTON & SHIRLEY SILBERG YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE
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Congratulations to
Shirley & Hilton on this special tribute Gus, Mia, Patrick & George
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Jocelyn & Benjy Katz, Amanda & Jordana Mazel Tov & Best Wishes To
Shirley & Hilton Silberg On This Wonderful Tribute
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“Congratulations to a very warm, compassionate and deserving couple, Hilton and Shirley Silberg! It is a great honor to know and work with you both personally and professionally.”
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Congratulations to
Shirley & Hilton Silberg on this most deserved honour
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Congratulations to
Shirley and Hilton on this special tribute
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Introducing ‌
the Canadian Christian Forest! Now you can plant trees in the Jewish National Fund Canadian Christian Forest. Located in the central Galilee region, between Nazareth and Mount Tabor, this picturesque forest has been designated as the Canadian Christian Forest in tribute to our Canadian Christian friends who share a love for the Land of Israel.
Celebrate a special occasion or commemorate the loss of a friend or loved one. Choose from a selection of beautiful cards and add your own message.
Now, when you visit Israel, you will be able to see the Canadian Christian Forest in Beit Keshet in the Galilee. To plant trees, call toll free 905 527-5516 or on-line at www.jnf.ca/ontario
We Congratulate The Real Stars
Mazel Tov Hilton & Shirley Silberg
Shirley & Hilton
Brian & Carolyn
The Molot Family
Mazal Tov To Shirley & Hilton
We are sorry not to be able to join you at this special event
On This Special Recognition
Mazel Tov & Best Wishes
Best Wishes, Allan & Rita Kopyto
Brian & Philippa Jonathan & Elle Louise & Rob
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. – Gandhi
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Shirley & Hilton Silberg
Congratulations
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In Honour of
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In Tribute To
Shirley & Hilton For their contribution to The Jewish Community of Hamilton and The State of Israel
Harold & Jo-Ann Pomerantz
To
Shirley & Hilton Silberg on this special recognition Mazel Tov Sylvia, Ya’el, Alan, Mira & Tamar
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In tribute to Your ongoing community service
Mazel Tov
Mark & Lisa Levy Joshua, Robi & Caissie
Best Wishes and Congratulations to
Mazal Tov & Best Wishes To
Shirley and Hilton Silberg
Shirley and Hilton Silberg
For their impressive sense of community and tireless volunteerism
On This Well Deserved Honour
Susan and Judah Denburg Pete & Cookie Rosenblatt
Mazal Tov To
Shirley & Hilton Silberg
Mazal Tov to Hilton & Shirley! Thanks for being mentors, friends and helping so many in Healthcare. Your personal touch has made a HUGE difference.
Warm Regards, Christopher & Lisa Crofoot Sol & Sylvia Jacobs And Family
Mazal Tov To Hilton & Shirley
Mazal Tov On This Wonderful Honour
Sandra & Richard Levy
Anne & Mark Mandell
We congratulate
IN HONOUR OF
Shirley & Hilton Silberg
Shirley & Hilton Silberg
on the occasion of this Negev Dinner. May they carry on their dedicated work for the Hamilton community and the State of Israel for many years to come.
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Mazal Tov Hilton and Shirley Your leadership, commitment, and contributions to community are exemplary. May you continue to go from strength to strength.
Mazal Tov To Hilton & Shirley On This Special Occasion
In Loving Memory Of Sharon & Lawrence Hart and Family
Chester Waxman His wife Bailey, children, grandchildren & great grandchildren
We Are Pleased To Join In This Tribute To SHIRLEY & HILTON SILBERG Negev Dinner 2009
Shirley & Hilton Silberg
Congratulations
Congratulations To
Hilton & Shirley
Hilton & Shirley Silberg
For All Your Good Work
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
A Well Deserved Honour
Liz & Stan Tick
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Mazal Tov on this wonderful occasion.
Mazel Tov to our good friends Hilton and Shirley
We know you are well-deserving honourees who have contributed so much of yourselves to the community. With our best wishes for your continued success
Your friends, Murray and Clara
on this well deserved honour.
With love from, Paul and Susan Roth and family
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Congratulations and Best Wishes GERALD A. SWAYE & ASSOCIATES P.C.
“Standing Shoulder to Shoulder With JNF”
In Honour of Shirley and Hilton Silberg UJA Federation of Hamilton 905.648.0605 www.jewishhamilton.org
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Hilton and Shirley Your story renews people’s belief that dreams do come true. You are an inspiration for all who know you. Your actions prove that the joy is in giving. Thank-you for including us.
Mazel Tov to our friends, Hilton and Shirley
We are honoured. Neil and Linda Silvert 2009 Negev Dinner Chairmen
“We honour your heritage and traditions”
compliments of
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subscriptions
2009
Negev Dinner
Patron Elite Dwight Fowler Paul Cavanagh, IDA Cavanagh Cheryl & Joe Greenbaum George Post, Post Controlled Air Inc. Grand Order Of Israel Janet & Morris Blajchman Pat & Stan Dermer Michele & Lorne Finkelstein Bruce M. Greenberg, Waterloo Enviromental Biotechnology Inc. Yetta Hotz Eleanor Nadler & Gordie Zack Michael Schweitzer Gwen & Michael Sherman
2009
Negev Dinner
Patron AnemaMcIntosh Inc. Barton Auto Parts Harry Bauskin, Bank Hapoalim International Ron Berenbaum Wendy & Rick Black Larry & Gerri Bromberg Howard & Shelley Brown Lesley Byrne Judy & Marvin Caplan Cowan Insurance Group Janis & Brock Criger Joyce & Irving Dain Mayor Fred & Diane Eisenberger Richard & Raquel Epand Vivienne & Ralph Epstein Joy Foster David & Karen Gluckstein Nancy & Allen Greenspoon Susan & Sheldon Gurevitz Hynda & Murray Halpren Marcia & William Halpren Rose Halpren Hamilton Store Fixtures Frances & David Hoffman Freda Hoffman Barbara & Rob Hollenberg Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Holton Deena & Benson Honig Harry & Ruth Hotz Robert Issenman
Eliane & Frank Junger Judith Katz Rhonda & Michael Kemeny Louise & Oded Klinghoffer Sharon & Stephen Lax Jacki & Larry Levin Elaine & Michael Levine Blanche & Norman Levitt Louis & Judy Levy Martin & Sandi Levy Sylvia Livingston Bonnie & David Loewith Mayor Cam & Elaine Jackson Carl Loewith & Sandra Katz Mr. Allan & Dr. Eva Lonn Cindy & Jeffrey Mark McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Ronit & Ran Mesterman Elaine & Leonard Miller Samieth & Max Mintz Pat & Doug Morden Leah & Moishe Morgenstern Mark & Patricia Morgenstern Jeanette Nathan Cameron Nolan Evelyne & Jason Ohayon Marnie & Larry Paikin Allen & Flora Rams Robyn Waxman & Harley Redlick Walter Reiss Peter Rosenbaum & Suzanne Shulman
2009
Negev Dinner
Patron Larry & Jay Rosenberg Dr. Norman Rosenblood Rabbi Chanoch & Shaina Rosenfeld (Chabad Lubavitch) Beverley Scheftz Lorry & Wendy Schneider Molly & Henry Schwarcz Rabbi Daniel & Karen Selsberg Mrs. Jack Shekter Mindy Sherman Elaine & Robert Siegel Art Siemens & Mary St. John Margaret & Brett Silberg Frances Simms Esther & Stanley Simpson Emmy & Joe Singer Eric & Marsha Slavens Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Solomon Cecile & David Steinberg Marvin & Andrea Stringer Arlene & Jeff Strohl Donna & Henry Vine Morley Weinberg Moleigh & Alain Wiesenthal Bernard Wolpert
2009
Negev Dinner
Donors Enid Aaron Diana & Victor Abraham Joan & Morley Balinson Anne & Ron Barrs Norma Jack & Barry Bender Ruby Berns Hazel & John Boon Merle & Jack Brown Sophie Buchalter Brad, Jen & Jonah Byrne Kim Carpenter Gunn & Joel Gunn Katherine & Marvin Cohen Carol & Danny Davids Lily Dolina Shelli & Mark Eisenberg Pearl & Mel Enkin Hanna Faulkner Reva Gerofsky Dora Ann Fischer & Hertzel Gerstein Dr. Irwin & Sandra Fuss Reva Gerofsky Morris & Hilda Gold Shirley & Irving Gold Gerri & William Goldberg Ruth & Yaacov Goldberg Elena & Jerry Goldblatt Helen & Paul Hanover Bella Hershel Doris Houston Juliet St. John Ruth & Mendel Kaminer Barbara & Jack Katz Howard Katz Sylvia Katz Bessie & Lenny Kaufman Liz & Charles Kirk Carol & Lester Krames Arlene & Richard Leon
Jack Leon Liz & Arthur Lesser Susan & Bruce Levy Minna Loewith Annette & David Magder Beverly & Ronnie Miller Anne Minden Norma & Maurice Mishkel Lynda & Neil Morris Sandra Morris Seymour Morris Bev & Ralph Orman Fran & Lloyd Orson Chani & Yoni Pinthus Doris & Richard Popper Maureen & Philip Price John & Rhonda Ross Fay & Matt Schmerling Charles & Michele Schneider Clareta & Jacques Schoenberg Doris & Sam Schulman & family Judy & Dennis Schwartz Rabbi Aaron & Leslie Selevan Nancy Sher & Allan Feldman Sandy & Steven Silver Eleanor Simkevitz Elizabeth Solomon Juliet St.John Mary Martha & Joel Starkman Betty & David Streiner Terry & Kalipso Terpoy, Lo Presti’s The Markusoff Family Arnold & Jean Vertlieb Stella Waxman Marnie Wolfe Laura Wolfson & Tish Byrne Pearl & David Yolles
Thank You To All Of This Year’s Jewish National Fund Volunteers
You did an amazing job … we could not have done it without you! Sari Ackerman, Deb Avetissian, Lorraine Cohen, Eileen Doyle, Jonathan Fleisch, Joy Foster, Bea Friedman, Marlene Gelber, Paul Hanover, Sharon Hart, Danna Horwood, Elaine Katz, Jocelyn Katz, Noah Katz, Rebecca Katz, Michael Kemeny, Archie Lieberman, Francine Lindenbaum, Sharon McAulay, Patricia Monkelbaan, Paul Roth, Rivka Shaffir, Aaron Shiffman, Hilton Silberg, Shirley Silberg, Michael Taylor, Israel Vukmir, Neil Silvert, Ashlee Woolfson, Robin Zilberg, Shirley Zucker.
To volunteer for our Blue Box program, Tu Bi’Shevat festivities or any of our other activities, please call: 905 527-5516
The Jewish National Fund of Hamilton would like to express its gratitude to our many friends who have provided services and have worked so hard to make this evening a success …
Israel Vukmir – who has volunteered at the Jewish National Fund offices for more than a decade and never asks for anything and always is willing to help and who is totally committed to the JNF and the State of Israel Lorne Gaffe and Hamilton Store Fixtures – Lorne and his staff provide a safe place for our Negev Dinner dishes. They help us inventory and ship our dishes for our Negev Dinners in Hamilton and Windsor and other special occasions Violet Byl at Effort Trust – who arranged the facilities for our 2 telethons and made certain that our volunteers were welcomed to the offices Mark Draak and Wide Eyed Communications – for demonstrating creativity in developing our wonderful Tribute Book Irene Gaudet and Chef Alan – and the Hamilton Convention Centre for consistently delivering excellent food providing excellent service Jennifer Howe – at Perfect Sphere Productions for producing wonderfully creative videos and taking much of the pressure off when dealing with staging such an important event Telav Communications – for the AV support Michael Mastroianni & Gida Alleblas – for making sure we have our dishes where we need them and when we need them. Charles Kravetsky – for ensuring that we fulfil our Kashrut requirements in a manageable and cooperative way Lawrence Yanover – for providing professional photographic services for our special reception and dinner event … and our dedicated volunteers whose names appear elsewhere in this book. It is comforting to know that so many care about our community and Israel.
The leadership of the JNF also acknowledges the two incredibly committed women who work in our JNF office: Sonia Jacob, our Administrative Coordinator, who somehow manages to keep her cool and deals with so many different challenges and tight deadlines, and Roberta Katz, our Office Assistant who always responds in a pleasant and helpful way and puts everyone at ease. Kol Hakavod and Todah Rabah!!
Greening the Negev
2009
Negev Dinner committee DINNER CO-CHAIRS Mark Silberg Maxine Silberg Brad Silberg Linda Silvert Neil Silvert HONORARY CHAIRS Alec Bukhman Moishe Green COMMUNICATIONS Leia Ger-Rogers Jamie West Rebecca West TRIBUTE BOOK Bea Friedman Sharon Marcovitz Hart Elaine Katz DINNER ARRANGEMENTS & PROGRAMME Lorraine Cohen Archie Lieberman Carolyn Molot Patricia Morgenstern Linda Silvert COCKTAIL RECEPTION Susan Roth (Chair) Shelley Brown Flora Rams CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Moishe Green Benjy Katz Judy Mintz Ben Sauder Stephen Wiseman ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Phil Rosenshein (Chair) Hilton Silberg John Mokrycke Paul Roth Charles Schneider
GENERAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Sasha Weisz (Chair) Ron Berenbaum Shelley Brown Lorraine Cohen Janis Criger Danny Davids Joy Foster Michelle Gluckstein Clara Halpern Elaine Katz Bonnie Loewith Carl Loewith David Loewith Sandra Morris Judy Rochwerg Lorne Rochwerg Judy Schwartz Joe Singer Nancy Somer USHERING COMMITTEE Cuppy Katz (Chair) Marvin Cohen Howard Brown JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - NATIONAL PRESIDENT Frank A. Wilson JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - HAMILTON PRESIDENT Lorraine Cohen JEWISH NATIONAL FUND - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REGIONAL ONTARIO Franklin D. Simkevitz
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA 105 Main St. E., Suite 908, Hamilton, ON L8N 1G6 Tel: 905-527-5516 • Fax: 905-529-4227 Toll Free: 1-866-527-5516