Thank You to Our Living Torah Project Donors

Solel’s Living Torah Project is grateful to all of our members and others for their generous donations. As we receive donations and confirm sponsorship opportunities all of our donors will be recognized here as well as in a special recognition piece in the synagogue to be unveiled in early 2025.

Torah Sponsor

Willis, Gerry (זייל) & Nancy (זייל) – Thank you to Gerry Willis for providing major seed funding to kick off the Living Torah Project

Book ($10,800)

Grossman, David & Rita: Exodus
Grossman, Rita & David: Deuteronomy
Portnoy, Harold: Genesis
   – In memory of Pauline Ann Portnoy

Vestments

Botnick, Harold & Suse (זייל): Mantel
– In honour of the founding members of Solel
Brown, Joel & Sandra: Breast Plate
Brown, Joel & Sandra: Atzei Chayim
Silver, Joey: Mantels
Women of Solel & Bingo Volunteers: Silverware
Sash:
Yad:
Crown

Special Passages ($5400)

Amar, Sherry
– In honour of my sons & grandchildren
Bayliss, Ann & Zajdman, Michael: Deuteronomy 5:6-17  Ten Commandments
– In memory of Reverend Dr. Fred Bayliss and Abram Zajdman
Englander, Rabbi Lawrence & Cheryl: Exodus 15:1-18  Shirat HaYam
Lewsen, John & Brenda: Genesis 22  Akidah
Palter, Linda & Phil: Leviticus 19:9-10  Leave the Gleanings
– In memory of Harvey, Pearl, Beatrice, and Clyde
Shine, Kevin & Cheryl
Skryzlo, Shawna & Smith, Jennifer: Numbers 6:23-27 Birkat Kohahim
– In honour of our children, their children, and future generations

Parasha ($3600)

Botnick Family:  Genesis 12:1 – 17:27  Leich-Lecha
Brown, Joel & Sandra:  Leviticus 19:1-20:27  Kedoshim
Friedman, Jeffrey & Trevisanello, Sonia:  Leviticus 25:1-26:2  B’har
– In honour of Adam
Hansen, Nicole:  Leviticus 1:1-5:26  Vayikra
Pollack, Audrey & Subeck, Phil
Rothschild, Les & Beverley
:  Numbers 29:17-34
Stoch, Eleanor:  Leviticus 25:8-21  B’har
– In honour of Dani Duchalski
Women of Solel:
– In honour of all women

Verse ($1800)

Allen, Roselyn & Cerar, Chris:  Leviticus 19:34  But the stranger who dwelleth …
– In memory of Roselyn’s parents, Louis & Sylvia Allen
Djangirov, Rufat & Aysha
Herman, Gavin & Shirley:
– In memory of Hilde & Gangolf Herman, Rita & Stanley Pitch
Mancini, Elaine & Nino
Miller, Judy
:  Leviticus 26:3
– In memory of Bela & Gabriella Forgacs
Modlay Dennis, Jill
Norton, Dennis & Sue:  Genesis 28:10-17  Jacob’s Dream
Ruehle, Madeleine & Weizenbluth, Emma
Smith, Yolande:  Exodus 40:24  He also place the lampstand …
– In honour of self, with the spirit of giving
Tash, Marlene & Denis, Tom:  Exodus 3:2  There the angel of the Lord appeared to him …
– In memory of Simon & Malchen Tachauer and other family members who died in the Holocaust

Phrase ($540)

Consitt, George & Greenberg-Consitt, Bayla
– In honour of Ruth Greenberg’s 85th birthday
Daniel, David & Nicole:  Deuteronomy 16:20 Tzedek Tzedek tirdof
Educator’s Discretionary Fund
– In memory of Isaiah Ken Wong
Georgescu, Dan & Galambos, Andrea
Greenberg, Ted & McKitterick, Linda
– In honour of Ruth Greenberg’s 85th birthday
Hannon, Gerry & Linda:  Exodus 40:34  “and the presence of the Lord filled the Tabernacle”
– In honour of Rhys Moses Hannon’s Bar Mitzvah
Harper, Zachary
– In honour of Isaiah Wong-Ken
Mikhail-Sourial, Adel
– In support of the Torah Project
Minuk, Terry
:  L’Dor v’Dor
– In memory of Bill & Zena Minuk
Nemhauser, Rabbi Ellen
Ostrower, Ruth:
– In memory of Steven Ostrower
Ostrower, Ruth:  Leviticus 19:18  V’ahavta l’rey-echa kamocha
Reznik-Haag, Rachel & Carlos:  Ki tov
– In memory of Jose Reznik
Sage, Linda & Alexander, Hugh: Genesis 12:1  Lech lecha me-artchai u-mimoladtcha u-mibeit avicha el haaretz asher arecha
– In recognition of Alex’s Bar Mitzvah and our favourite Torah Portion
Van Thyn, Carol & Leo:  Exodus 20:12  Honor your father and your mother …
– In memory of Abraham Vanthyn, Clara Vanthyn, Marnie Davidson, and Sylvia Davidson
Wolf, Benjamin & Losovicheva, Anna
Women of Solel:
– In honour of Bet Sefer’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah students
Zelding, Nelson & Rosalind: Numbers 24:5  How good are your tents O Jacob …
– On behalf of the Zelding Family

Name ($360)

Brown, Joel & Sandra
Freeman, Michael & Darlene
– In loving memory of their beloved son Jacob Freeman
Katz, Sandy Wynia
– In honour of Jonathon & Christine Hannon
Ostrower, Ruth:  “Ruth”

Tamari, Judith
– In memory of Ada & Mordechai Luzia

Turner, Alan & Esther
– In memory of our parents:  Ginana & Baruch Taub, Sylvia & Isaac Turner
Weinman, Michael & Jennifer: “Rivka” & “Miriam”
– In recognition of our daughters

Word ($180)

Adler, Ralph & Diane:  “Mishpacha”
– In honour of the Adler family
Bass, Bradley & Bowden, Chris
– In honour of the self, a celebration of the potential within each of us to create change and contribute to the greater good.
Brothman Family:  “Mishpacha”
– In honour of the self, with gratitude for the strength, perseverance, and belief that makes giving possible
Croxin, Colin & Rosen, Natalie
– In memory of Fay & Jack (Israel Judah) Rosen
Ellen, Faith: “Bird”
– In honour of the self, with the ability to give back
Friedman, Jeffrey & Trevisanello, Sonia: 5 words
– In honour of Rabbi Pollack, Arliene, Eleanor, Brad, and Sonja
Kulbak, Michael:  “Mishpacha”
Kulbak, Michael
– In memory of Martin & Norma Kulbak and Trisha
– In support of the Torah Project
Levitz, Jamie & Doreen
McCrae, Ruth:  “Bracha”
– In memory of Max & Becky Brown
Milgrom, Irwin
– In support of the Torah Project

Minuk, Terry
– In support of the Torah Project

Moskowitz, Daniel & Lara
– In support of the Torah Project
Ostrower, Ruth
– In support of the Torah Project
Perlin, Barbara & Dennis:  “Kadosh”
– In memory of Jake & Jennie Cherun and Irving & Freda Perlin
Reznik-Haag, Rachel & Carlos:  “Mishpacha”
– In honour of Theo & Liz’s B’nai Mitzvot
Sunga Darius & Toby:  “Mishpacha”
– In recognition of Rachel Lyubarsky
Torres, Diego:  “Mishpacha”
– In honour of self and the kind gesture of giving.
Williams, Barrie & Donna:  “Bracha”

Letters ($18 – $72)

Brothman, Stephen & Lyse:  “Lamed”
– For Leonardo
Ellen, Faith: “R”
– In honour of Rachel Subeck on her Bat Mitzvah
Hannon, Gerry & Linda
– In honour of Joel Brown for his work on Rhys’ Bar Mitzvah
Lewsen, John & Brenda:
– In honour of Arliene’s 80th birthday
Lupu, Barbara & Zigler, Michael: “Chai”
– In honour of Melissa & Craig and their new home
Torres, Diego: “D”
– In honour of self and the kind gesture of giving.

Grade 7 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class of 2021

Charli Duchalski & Family: Thank You to Rabbi, Arliene and Joel
Adam Friedman & Family
Troy Greer & Family
Rhys Hannon & Family
Avi Lewis & Family
Kanaan Pal & Family
Ben Simsilevich & Family: Letters for Benjamin
Sylvie Waite & Family
Jeremy Werenich & Family


General Donations

Abrams, Tara
– In support of the Torah Project
Abtan, Patrick
– In support of the Torah Project
Adler, Ralph & Diane
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Gerry Willis
– In memory of Maureen Bergart, Linda Hannon’s sister
– In memory of Michael Fineman, Barrie Fineman’s brother
– Condolences to the Botnick family
– Mazel Tov on Harold’s 90th birthday
– In honour of Arliene’s 80th birthday
– In honour of Carol Van Thyn’s 30 years at Solel
– In honour of Judith Tamari’s 90th birthday
Allen, Roselyn & Cerar, Chris
– In support of the Torah Project
– With thanks for the Tallit workshop
Amar, Albert
– In support of the Torah Project
Amar, Sherry
– In honour of Arliene’s 80 wonderful years
Anonymous

– In honour of Michael’s contribution to the committee
Anonymous
– In support of the Torah Project
Bass, Brad & Bowden, Chris
– In support of the Torah Project
– Mazel Tov to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah students
– In memory of Isaiah Ken Wong
– In memory of Gerry Willis & Marilyn Block
Batcher, Karola
– In support of the Torah Project
Botnick, Arliene
– In support of the Torah Project
– With appreciation to Horace Brown
– With thanks to Andrea Galambos
Botnick, Julia
– In support of the Torah Project
– In honour of Arliene’s 80th birthday, Carol Van Thyn for amazing work, Deb & Marla Stoch for being amazing
Bronson, Eric & Martin, Aryn
– In support of the Torah Project
Brothman, Stephen & Lyse
– In support of the Torah Project
Brown, Joel
– With thanks for the Tallit workshop
Carnevale, Mark
– In support of the Torah Project
Carnevale, Susan

– In support of the Torah Project
Chir-Stimpson, Susanne
– In honour of Eleanor Stoch for leading congregational services
Citren, Barry & Nadia
Cohen, Deborah
– In support of the Torah Project
Consitt, George & Greenberg-Consitt, Bayla
– In support of the Torah Project
Croxin, Colin& Rosen, Natalie
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday
Dinter, Ginny
 – In support of the Torah Project
Educator’s Discretionary Fund
– In honour of Diego Torres’ Lunch ‘n Learn presentation
– In honour of David Douglas’ Lunch ‘n Learn presentation
– In honour of Jocelyn Webber’s Lunch ‘n Learn presentation
Emond, Bill & Josie
– In support of the Torah Project
Englander, Lawrence & Cheryl
– In honour of Neil Hirsch
– In support of the Etrog plant program
Evans, Shirley
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Isaiah Ken Wong
Feldman, Gail & Lawrence
– In support of the Torah Project
– Offering condolences
– In memory of Gerry Willis
– In memory of Maureen Bergart, Linda Hannon’s sister
– In memory of Pauline Portnoy
– In honour of Judith Tamari’s 90th birthday
Feuer, Jeanette & Sam
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Gerry Willis
Fineman, Barrie & Landstrom-Jaffe, Kristina
– In honour of the Torah Project
– Condolences to the Botnick family
Freedman, Harvey & Marlene
– Offering condolences
– In support of the Torah Project
– Condolences to Van Thyn Family on the passing of Rene Marmoreo
– Condolences to Alan & Doreen Levine re Gerald Levine
– Condolences to Linda Hannon and Barrie Fineman
– Condolences to the Lazare family on the passing of Marilyn Block
– On behalf of the Meadowvale Chavurah in memory of Marilyn Block
– Condolences on the passing of Gail Valentine
– Wishing Carol a speedy recovery
– Speedy recovery to Marta Steinmetz
– Speedy recovery to Rachel Van Thyn
Gareh, Tina
– In support of the Torah Project
Georgescu, Dan & Galambos, Andrea
– Condolences to Bryan Temple & family on the loss of his father, Henry
– In sympathy for Ruth Ostrower
Goldberg, Alina
– On behalf of Alina & Michele Goldberg
Goldberg, Philip & Emily
– In support of the Torah Project
Gomberg, Benjamin & Schoeman, Miriam
– In support of the Torah Project
– In support of the Tallit Making Workshop and Zoe & Daniel Gomberg
Gordon, David & Lynn
– In memory of Isaiah Ken Wong
Greenberg, Ted & McKitterick, Linda
– In support of the Torah Project
– In honour of the marriage of Joshua Greenberg & Alexandra Lakirovich
– With thanks for the Tallit workshop
Grossman, David & Rita
– In support of the Torah Project
Haller, Lea
– In support of the Torah Project
– Congratulations to Rachel Subeck
Hannon, Gerry & Linda
– In support of the Torah Project
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday
Hannon, Jonathan & Christine
– In appreciation to Eleanor Stoch & Joel Brown
Hansen, Nicole
– In support of the Torah Project
– Congratulations to Rachel Subeck on her Bat Mitzvah
– Congratulations to Aviva Van Thyn on her Bat Mitzvah
– Congratulations to Avi Lewis & Troy Greer on their Bar Mitzvahs
– Mazel Tov to Kanaan Pal on his Bar Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Jacob Greene on his Bar Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Sydney Walker on her Bat Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Daniella Loeffler Goodman on her Bat Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Diego Torres on his Bar Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Ephraim Kruger on his Bar Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Ellie Walker on her Bat Mitzvah
Harper, Esther
– In appreciation for the Lunch ‘n Learn program
Harper, Zachary
– In support of the Torah Project
Herman, Gavin & Shirley
– Condolences to Rabbi Pollack
– Condolences to Jeffrey & Sandy Lazare & family
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday
– In sympathy for Ruth Ostrower on the loss of her father
– In honour of Arliene’s 80th birthday
– Many happy returns to Judith Tamari
Inch, Norma
– In memory of Gerry Willis
Katz, Shelley & Steven – In support of the Torah Project
Kay, Frank
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Eva Kay and Marleine Levin
Kornbluth, Harriet
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Gerry Willis
Kruger, Adam & Wong-Kruger, Crystal
– In support of the Etrog plant program
Kulbak, Jeff
– in support of the Torah Project
Kulbak, Michael
– in support of the Torah Project
Landstrom-Jaffe, Kristina & Fineman, Barrie
– In support of the Torah Project
– Congratulations to Rachel Subeck
– Congratulations to Aviva Van Thyn
Laredo, Albert & Mira
– In support of the Torah Project
Ledwidge, Nicholas & Neveleff, Jane
– In support of the Torah Project
Levine, Alan & Doreen
– In honour of the B’nai Mitzvah of Melissa Levine & Joseph Koffman
Levine Shawn & Lori
– In honour of the B’nai Mitzvah of Melissa Levine & Joseph Koffman
Lewis, David & Stoch, Marla
– With thanks to those who helped with Avi’s Bar Mitzvah
Lewsen, John & Brenda
– In support of the Torah Project
– In honour of Asher Bronson’s Bar Mitzvah
– In honour of Adam Kruger’s Bar Mitzvah
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday
– In honour of Steven Ostrower (Ruth’s late father & former member)
Lyubarsky, Rachel
– In memory of Esther Wochenmarkt
– In recognition of Joshua & Sarina Lyubarsky
Mazeika, Rasa
– Happy Birthday to Kristina Landstrom-Jaffe
Miller, Ron
– In support of the Torah Project
Palter, Phil & Linda
– In memory of Gerry Willis
Pelly, Sandra
– In support of the Torah Project
Plener, Larry
– In support of the Torah Project
Richter, Miriam
– In loving memory of Erika Richter
Rosengarten, Freda
– In support of the Torah Project
Sadinsky, Leonard
– In honour of Michael Kulbak
Sage, Linda & Alexander, Hugh
– In support of the Torah Project
– Congratulations to Avi Lewis on his Bar Mitzvah
– In memory of Gerry Willis
– Condolences to Arliene Botnick and to Albert Amar
– Mazel Tov to Rabbi Larry & Cheryl
– Mazel Tov to Robbin Botnick & Chris Butler on the Aufrief of Jennifer & Craig and to Shari Stoch & Rick Duchalski on Dani’s Bat Mitzvah
– In honour of Eleanor Stoch’s 80th birthday
– In honour of Arliene’s 80th birthday
– In honour of Carol Van Thyn
– In honour of Eleanor Stoch’s 80th birthday
Schiff, Jessica & Matthew
– In support of the Torah Project
Sirutis, Rimis & Robin
– In support of the Torah Project
Skryzlo, Sheldon
– In support of the Torah Project
Stoch, Eleanor
– in support of the Torah Project
– Condolences
– Congratulations to Rachel Subeck, Ethan Van Thyn and Adam Friedman on their B’nai Mitvahs
– Condolences on the passing of Marilyn Block
Stoch, Ester
– In support of the Torah Project
Stolzman, Lee & Peter
– In support of the Torah Project
Sufrin, Rochelle
– In honour of Ruth Greenberg’s 85th birthday
Tamari, Judith
– In support of the Torah Project
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday and to Ephraim Kruger on his Bar Mitzvah
Tash, Marlene & Denis, Tom
– In support of the Torah Project
Taylor, Dylan & Sherryann
– In honour of Austin’s Bar Mitzvah
Torres, Diego
Tortell, Janine & Joseph
– To honour a Yahrzeit
– Condolences to the Van Thyn Family on the passing of Rene Marmoreo
– Condolences to Judith Tamari on the passing of Judith’s sister and nephew
Van der Sluis, Arjeh
– In support of the Torah Project
Van Thyn, Leo & Carol
– In appreciation to Eleanor Stoch for your services as Gabai at Aviva Van Thyn’s Bat Mitzvah
– In memory of Gerry Willis
– Condolences to the Botnick family and Mazel Tov to Zachary Harper
Van Thyn, Michael
– In support of the Torah Project
Wachman, Jeff & Fitzgerald, Linda
– In support of the Torah Project
Walters, Linda
– In support of the Torah Project
Webber, Jocelyn & Kaiser, Jeff
– In support of the Torah Project
Weiss, Nancy
– In honour of Justin Weiss’ Bar Mitzvah
Werenich, Jennifer & Ryan
– Congratulations to Troy Greer on his Bar Mitzvah
Wierzba, Laila
– In honour of a yahrzeit
– Condolences to Albert Amar and to the Botnick family
Witchel, Bruce & Sternthal, Joni
– In appreciation
Women of Solel
– Thank you to our hosts for the Honey Project
Wong-Ken, Isaiah
– In support of the Torah Project
Zelding, Nelson & Rosalind
– In support of the Torah Project
– In memory of Maureen Bergart, Linda Hannon’s sister
– In memory of Michael Fineman, Barrie Fineman’s brother
– Mazel Tov to Harold on his 90th birthday
– Mazel Tov to Jacob Capobianco on his Bar Mitzvah