60th Anniversary of Beth Rivkah Academy Montreal Honoring Rabbi & Mrs. Y. Minkowitz Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Beth Rivkah Academy on this Alumni Reunion in honour of its 60th anniversary year. On a day when we take the time to reflect on the past, Beth Rivkah can be proud to have educated thousands of girls, many of whom are community leaders today. It is also a privilege to congratulate Rabbi Minkowitz and Rabbi Rosenfeld on their commitment to helping their students achieve maximum progress through formal classes and individualized instruction in a safe, supportive environment. Moreover, their concern for the student extends to their work outside the classroom. This is true of the entire staff and I want to congratulate the entire team for their dedicated work. I am deeply grateful for their service to the community. It was an honour to have been elected as the Member of Parliament for Mount Royal in October of last year, and I look forward to serving all its residents, including the vibrant Lubavitch community, which brings an incredible richness and joy to our riding. I look forward to its success and continued growth. Regards, Anthony Housefather Member of Parliament for Mount Royal / Député de Mont-Royal Email: [email protected] Constituency Office/Bureau de circonscription Ottawa Office/Bureau d’Ottawa 4770 Kent Avenue, 4770 avenue Kent, Room 06-Justice Building Suite 316 Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3W 1H2 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 Telephone/Téléphone: 514-283-0171 Telephone/Téléphone: 613-995-0122 Fax/Télécopieur: 613-992-6762 Fax/Télécopieur: 514-283-2407 David Birnbaum Député de D’Arcy-McGee Adjoint parlementaire du ministre de l’Éducation et de la ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur May 22, 2016 Dear Friends, (cid:3) I wish a warm welcome home to all those attending the ‘’Reunite to Reignite’’ celebration, marking the 60th anniversary of Beth Rivkah Academy in Montreal. Beth Rivkah Academy has been an integral part of Montreal’s Jewish education system, graduating thousands of young girls who have gone on to rich and rewarding lives, strengthening their families and their communities. Each has carried with her the values and spirit instilled during her years at Beth Rivkah. When I visit the school and speak with its leadership, teachers and students, I am touched by the quality of those values and the strength of that spirit. As the MNA for D’Arcy-McGee and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education, I am proud to support an educational institution that has had such a meaningful impact on our community. I trust this evening will be a warm and memorable one for all of you. May there be many more over the years to come. My very best wishes to all of you. David Birnbaum MNA for D’Arcy-McGee and parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education and the Minister of Higher Education Assemblée Nationale Bureau de circonscription Hôtel du Parlement 5800, boulevard Cavendish, bureau 403 1045, rue des Parlementaires | RC, bureau 45 Côte-Saint-Luc (Québec) H4W 2T5 Québec (Québec) G1A 1A4 Téléphone : 514 488-7028 Téléphone : 418 528-1960 Télécopieur : 514 488-1713 Télécopieur : 418 643-0183 [email protected] [email protected] J'aimerais offrir mes sincères voeux de succès à Beth Rivkah Academy, à l’occasion de son 60e anniversaire. C’est avec plaisir que je souhaite la plus cordiale bienvenue à tous les anciennes élèves de l’école qui assistent à ces retrouvailles. Depuis les soixante années de son existence, l’école Beth Rivkah s’est positionnée de manière avant-gardiste dans la sphère éducationnelle montréalaise, en contribuant à la promotion de l’égalité entre filles et garçons, et donc, une plus grande tolérance entre les peuples. Ces qualités de tolérance et d'ouverture sont au coeur des valeurs véhiculées à Montréal, qui compte plus d'une centaine de communautés culturelles. Permettez-moi de féliciter les membres des administrations successives de l’école ainsi que les bénévoles et les talentueuses étudiantes qui en font la renommée ! I would like to offer my best wishes of success to Beth Rivkah Academy for its 60th anniversary. I am pleased to welcome the school’s alumni who are here for the occasion. For the past 60 years, Beth Rivkah Academy has been at the forefront of Montréal’s educational sphere by helping to promote equality between girls and boys and greater tolerance among different people. Tolerance and openness are among Montréal’s core values, a city with more than 100 cultural communities. I’d like to congratulate members of the academy’s successive administrations as well as the volunteers and talented students for which it is known! Denis Coderre Maire de Montréal Mayor of Montréal (cid:3) (cid:1) Chief Rabbi – Beth Din of Montreal (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:83)(cid:90)(cid:67)(cid:85)(cid:79)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:68)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:1) Off. 6825 Av. Decarie, Montreal, Res. 5630 Durocher, Montreal, Quebec H3W 3E4 Canada Quebec H2V 3Y2 Canada Tel.: (514) 739-6363 (cid:120) Fax: (514) 739-7024(cid:3) Tel.: (514) 277-2500 (cid:120) Fax: (514) 223-7933 (cid:3) (cid:3) (cid:1) (cid:675)(cid:5)(cid:689)(cid:673) 25 Nissan 5776 To the whole Beth Rivkah family, staff, parents and students. It is with great pleasure that I join you in celebrating the 60th anniversary dinner of the founding of the Academy with the direct guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and under the devoted stewardship of the esteemed Rabbi Minkowitz for the last 40 years. The Beth Rivkah Academy of Montreal has been a pillar of Chinuch Le’Torah, Chassidus and Yiras Shamayim in Montreal for more than half a century. And for that, we all owe a debt of gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated staff, benefactors and leadership of this world renowned institution. They have essentially built an empire of Jewish education dedicated to creating Neshos Chayil of the highest caliber. My heartfelt Brochos to you all on this wonderful occasion for continued success and Seyata Dishmaya in all your endeavors. (cid:685)(cid:683)(cid:675)(cid:681)(cid:3)(cid:684)(cid:690)(cid:3)(cid:697)(cid:675)(cid:695)(cid:698)(cid:686)(cid:3)(cid:685)(cid:681)(cid:686)(cid:697)(cid:3)(cid:685)(cid:697)(cid:3)(cid:676)(cid:681)(cid:676)(cid:681)(cid:697)(cid:3)(cid:687)(cid:677)(cid:694)(cid:696)(cid:3)(cid:681)(cid:676)(cid:681)(cid:677) (cid:3) Rabbi Benjamin Weiss Chief Rabbi - Beth Din of Montreal L’UN POUR L’AUTRE FOR ONE ANOTHER On behalf of the Board of Directors of Federation CJA, I wish to extend a heartfelt EEnn ttaanntt qque Juiiifffss,, mazel tov to Beth Rivkah on the occasion of their 60th anniversary. This exciting milestone offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the history of Beth Rivkah noouusss ssoommmmmeess Academy and the important contributions it has made to the personal and academic ttooouuusss rreessppponssabbles development of thousands of students, past and present. lleeesss uuuunns ddddeeees aautrreess As you mark 60 years of success, you have every reason to be proud. Looking ahead to the future, we have every confidence that the mission of providing girls with an As Jews, enriching educational experience and preparing them to engage successfully with each of us the world will continue to develop self-assured women with strong Jewish identities. is responsible May you go from strength to strength Yasher Koach and we wish you the very best for a memorable anniversary reunion. for each other Au nom du conseil d’administration de la Fédération CJA, j’adresse un chaleureux mazel tov à l’Académie Beth Rivkah pour son 60e anniversaire. Cette étape importante nous invite à nous remémorer l’histoire de l’Académie et à réfléchir à sa précieuse contribution au développement personnel et pédagogique de milliers de jeunes filles d’hier et d’aujourd’hui. Ces 60 années de succès vous donnent toutes les raisons d’être fiers de ce qui a été accompli. Pour l’avenir, nous sommes convaincus que votre mission — procurer aux jeunes filles une expérience pédagogique enrichissante et les préparer à occuper une place de choix dans le monde — vous permettra de continuer à former des femmes confiantes en elles dotées d’une solide identité juive. Puissiez-vous toujours aller de succès en succès. Yasher Koach, et nos meilleurs vœux pour cet anniversaire, qui promet de rester longtemps gravé dans les mémoires! Sincerely | Sincères salutations, Evan Feldman (cid:7)(cid:14)(cid:18)(cid:15)(cid:11)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:12)(cid:16)(cid:1)(cid:17)(cid:1)(cid:7)(cid:14)(cid:10)(cid:15)(cid:11)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:12)(cid:16)(cid:2)(cid:1)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:8)(cid:16)(cid:11)(cid:13)(cid:12)(cid:1)(cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:3) www.federationcja.org