Hebrew Bingo





catherine barr

UNDER the B . . .bingo! West Vancouver's Har El synagogue was full of families last weekend as the congregation held a special Sunday afternoon bingo event. Close to 150 people took part in the fun and games which included refreshments, treats and prizes for all the children. Donations from several North Shore businesses helped make the afternoon a complete success. Funds raised go to support the adjoining Hebrew school where children attend after school programs to learn more about Judaism.


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Nine-year-old Matthew Desmarais and his seven-yar-old sister Mikaela went home with the goods including a gift certificate and an art set.

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One-year-old Kyle Peterson was happy to help his mom Angela Shears with her bingo card.

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Organizers Doreen Rozen (left) and Marnie Goldberg deserve a lot of credit for putting together such a great family event.

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Bingo caller Harry Caine called out all the winning numbers.

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These eight-year-olds watched their cards carefully to score a wine. From left: Alan Cukier and Shaan Aroeste.

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It was truly a family event as dad Sam Cukier and daughter Nicole would attest to.

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Rabbi Shmuel Birnham was thankful to volunteers like Mary Ellen Boyd for helping out with the afternoon.

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Joshua Howatt-Grossman had good reason to stick his tongue out. Where was number 68 when you need it most?

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Winning with a full blackout card was Raffi Reitzik (left) who spent the afternoon with his friend Brandon Deans.

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Thirteen-year-old Ethan Landy is in good spirits this bar mitzvah year as dad Bob will attest to.

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Under the "o" . . . . Bingo helpers Lindsay Goldberg (left) and Jack Rozen had everyone on their seats in anticipation of the next number.


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