In the past three months, Hamilton Jewish Federation’s Grow Hamilton Committee welcomed 13 new Jewish families to Hamilton, and fielded inquiries from an additional five families considering a move to Hamilton.
A new Hamilton Jewish book festival featuring personal appearances by leading authors will honour the memory of Marvin Caplan, an avid reader and gregarious figure who left an indelible mark as a clothier, politician, realtor and volunteer.
Local sculptor Ora Markstein, 95, has donated one of her sculptures to the Hamilton Jewish community. The piece, titled “At the Gates of Sheol”, was unveiled at Federation’s AGM on May 29 by Federation president Jacki Levin.
Walkercise is a new dance form offered to the residents of Shalom Village taught by Marmie Wolfson.
Honouring families who have established endowment funds with the Hamilton Jewish Federation was a highlight of Federation’s annual general meeting held at the Hamilton Spectator auditorium on May 29.
