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Ted Zwibel**

What a memorable weekend! From the moment I arrived and was greeted by what I thought were young women in school tunics (including Kathi) who I sadly did not recognize to saying goodbye on Sunday morning at OHS, Everything was perfect! Thanks to the organizing committee for an incredible job.For all those I did not get a chance to chat with, I sincerely apologize.My memory is not what it used to be.I am hoping this post works and will attempt several others.I also have about 50 photos that I will try to post.Miss you all....Ted zwibel  

   t_zwibel@rogers.com

Ted Zwibel**

Lorne-Happy to see the photo from the Halifax reunion. You all look great! Hope you will contact me if you are ever in Toronto. 416-421-0439

Regards...Ted

Ted Zwibel**

What a reunion! Seeing old friends and realizing the hard work undertaken by Nafi, Laura, Judy,Brina,Kathi,Eric, and Bella was just amazing. I did NOT consult the wonderful program that was part of the welcoming kit so if I have forgotten anyone, I apologize.

A couple of the many highlights for me were:

Seeing some old friends who have been in touch over the years (Laura,Danny,Nafi,Irving,Jack)

Hearing Bella's wonderful voice again. She really should produce a CD.

Seeing Helen (Chickie) who I have literally thought of at least once a week for 50 years.

Missing Ginny who I have been lucky enought to see from time-to-time

The people who were kind enough to remember the parties in our basement, my Dad,s wisdom and kindness, my Mom, s incredible cooking and my brother Phil who is here in Toronto.

As Bob Hope said"Thanks for the memories"    Ted Zwibel

Tammy Boness

Kudos to all those who organised this life-changing fabulous event. It was so great to see everyone and share the wonderful and profound memories from Outremont High - I'm ready to wear a tunic next time.

Grace Goldsmith (Kirkham)

Oh so-o-o sorry I didn't make it to the reunion , but evidence on the message board and in the photos leads me to believe it was the success everyone hoped it would be ... and then some!  I was definitely with you all in spirit. Memories of my teenage friendships and those great times at Outremont have been flooding back in waves over the last few months and continue to do so every time I go onto the website: Teddy, Morty, Elayne, Judy, Bella, Ellie, Laura, Dale (Aviva), Harry and so many others.  Well, truth be known Harry and I see each other every week and have been for 30 years or so.  No, that wasn't a juicy bit of gossip!  He's been our family Pharmacist these many years.

To the Committee: thank you for taking on this incredible task and executing it with such vision and heart, love and perfection.  This site alone is such a boon!

To all of you, it would be lovely to be able to keep in touch and to that end I leave you my email address:

gkirkham@videotron.ca

I wish you all much love, happiness, cherished memories, health and peace.

Blessings,

Grace Goldsmith Kirkham

Joel Kreps

Terrific meeting! Thanks to all the hard-working organizers.Awesome to reflect on 50 years of existence and to think about what we did with it! Here is one of my major conclusions.I hope it helps you with The Great Transition which is not far off at this point.Salaams,Joel Ibrahim Kreps

Check this out:(you can send comments to jebrahim2@gmail.com)

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/13eec3df29ec3035

Nafi Cohn (Share)

HI CLASSMATES.......................GRACE GOLDSMITH LIVES IN THE WEST ISLAND AND IS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH FRANCES FURTNER WHO IS ON OUR MISSING LIST. APPARENTLY FRAN LIVES IN CALGARY

JUST UPDATING ANOTHER FIND ON OUR MISSING LIST.

NAFI COHN SHARE

Joel Kreps

Let's try again since the last link doesn't seem to work.try this out:

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/13eec3df29ec3035

PS You'll have to type this in.I can't get it to work otherwise.Sorry.Joel Kreps

Ellen [Elli] Gomber (Tamarin)

Rebecca Augenfeld, Aviva (Dale Brown) and I had a mini west coast reunion. We went to Victoria, had lots of sunny weather, stayed in a hotel around the corner and then ate most deliciously at Ulla, my daughter Sahara's famous restaurant. It was a delightful mid-week weekend.

So sorry I couldn't be at the real reunion. It sounds and looks like it was exceptional. Rebecca helped me to put names and faces together when she got here. That was nice. Everyone looked great.

And, as far as life stages go, I'm happy to announce that we are finally expecting our first grandchild!!

Hugs and Best wishes to all of you.

Elli Tamarin
(Ellen Gomber)

Laurie Barskey (Holtzman)

El -

How both unearthly strange and natural to meet you on the Outremont forum!!

I've been sort of following the forum since the reunion. If Dale and Rebecca are still around - send them my best wishes. It's amazing how the past of fifty years ago can suddenly become so alive.

Missing you,

Laur

Ted Zwibel**

Great to see that people are still finding each other. When I got back to Toronto, I looked through the Yearbook and thought I recognized someone. It was Ian Kaufman whom I frankly did not remember from . OHS but we live in the same building in Toronto and he is on my Steering Committee. Just never discussed where we were from. He was sorry he missed the reunion but he was not aware it was happening.

Also heard from Blair Bryson and was delighted. I also learned that he used to live very close to me (same as in Montreal) here in Toronto but we never crossed paths.

Brana called when she was here in TO and hopefully next time we can get together

Eleanor Cabinsky (Jacobs-Stein)

Hi I am thrilled that so many people are finding eachother and are still talking about our great evening.Love to all.Ellie Cabinsky Stein.

Eileen Thalenberg

I’m finally home (briefly) so I can dash off a few words of thanks to the organizers, and to all of you who came.  I don’t know what I expected of the reunion but I never expected to have s-o-o much fun.  The sheer joy of seeing old friends, reminding each other of long forgotten moments that were important to us in cementing friendships, the amazement at the talents that pulled off the organization of the reunion, and of course the dance music... I could go on and on, but others have expressed better than I can.  Hope to see some of you soon when you come and visit in Toronto.

Eileen Thalenberg

Brana Bienstock (Smith)

Just wanted to wish all the Fathers  and  Grandfathers

a very  Happy Fathers Day.Have a great day.

Joyce Weiman (Amato)

Abigail Hirsch, Lauren Amato, and Joyce Weiman Amato at the NYCIFF (New York City International Film Festival) last evening (6/18/13).  I am so proud to announce the entry of Abigail's documentary, YIDDISH: A TALE OF SURVIVAL in the festival.  It was received with rave reviews! Abaigail directed and co-produced this amazing film and I am so thrilled to have had the opportunity to attend the screening last night.  I hope everyone will get to see this film that "documents human struggle and resilience to preserve culture in the face of atrocities."

Yeah, Abigail, we are so proud of our own OHS graduate of 1963!

Beverlee Miller (Gray)

I'm still filled with regret as I read the accolades and testimonials of this reunion. My flight from Vancouver was booked, tickets for the event paid for and I was stoked. But a medical emergency (not mine) made it impossible for me to leave home. 

Now I look at your smiling faces (some familiar, some not ) and wish I could hear your voices, hear you speak, hear the cadence in your voices, your expressions and emotions, find out first hand who you are now. 

Any chance there'll be a 55th reunion? Oh well.  If you're ever in Vancouver, please look me up.

Beverlee Miller Gray

beverleegray@hotmail.com

Ted Zwibel**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apcRXcJNPFU

 

 

Hope you can see this youtube video all about Montreal 50 or so years ago. If the link does not work, cut and paste to your browser. Hope everyone is well and miss you all

Ginny Gita Arian (Baack)

Thanks Teddy for this nostalgic video - I joined the group I liked it so much. And what a lovely song.

Ginny Gita Arian (Baack)

Thanks Joycee for the report on the showing of Abigail's film in NYC.  I saw an earlier draft and can't wait to see the final.  So great that your beautiful daughter came too. Congratulations Abigail!!!!!!!!!!!

Love, Ginny/Gita

Kathi Kahan (Bailey)

Wow Abigail! Can't wait to see the film. Let me know where and when it will be shown. Proud to know you.

Nice picture of you and the Amatos.

Simon Cynamon

By the Grace of G-d

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on the loan application, now from rachelle lagarde, is a request for identity documentation - passport or identity card

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does anyone know about this, and/or, did anyone get this offer ?

I want help on this

cynamon

Brana Bienstock (Smith)

Laura Strauss

Bella Friedman (Kotler)

Just met with Abie Degan He will be in Montreal till the beginning of August. He is a very fascinating guy.

.Anybody interested in visiting with Abie, Please let me know and I will gladly make the arrangements

Bella Friedman Kotler