Shem Tov Nominees

Kehila Shem Tov Nominees Naomi Bernstein and Mike Dressler

With great pleasure and gratitude we nominate a dynamic couple, Naomi Bernstein and Mike Dressler for their significant contributions to Kehila Heschel School and our community. Since her oldest son Asher joined Kehila in 2014, Naomi has given tirelessly of herself as board member, and curre…

TAS Shem Tov Nominee Virginia Mendes da Costa

No one exemplifies commitment, involvement and generosity of spirit at Temple Anshe Sholom like Virginia. Last year Virginia retired from five years of service to the Temple as our president, leading our congregation through a period of significant and challenging development. Virginia has b…

Shalom Village Shem Tov Nominee Enid Aaron

Enid Aaron has been part of the Shalom Village volunteer team since 2010. For more than nine years, Enid has volunteered on a weekly basis in the Club Fitness Centre working with a variety of participants. These participants of various ethnic backgrounds come from community, adult day progra…

Na'amat Shem Tov Nominee Laura Ludwin

Laura Ludwin has been a longstanding member of Na’amat Hamilton. Laura has generously hosted Na’amat meetings at her home for years, and has been a steadfast volunteer at our fundraising events. From coordinating and tracking our ticket sales, encouraging the public to purchase tickets f…

JGSH Shem Tov Nominee Annette Richardson

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Hamilton and Area (JGSH) is pleased to nominate Annette Richardson for this year’s Shem Tov Award. Annette first joined JGSH in 2015. She was elected to the JGSH board in 2016 and is now our treasurer. Annette has enormous energy and many ideas that regul…