LETTING HIS HAIR DOWN, DOWN, DOWN

Not that Morris has ever been SHY ( a little bit of shy would be nice) on Sun. Nov. 30,2008 we got to see his true colours at what can only be described as a Memorial event at Solel Congregation for several reasons.

1) We had the pleasure of joining with our family, friends, co-workers, scouters ( Larry) and Solelniks for food, entertain, and to remember Aaron's caring, sharing ways.

2) Morris's 13" long pony-tails (7) final got chopped off (auctioned to the highest bidders) by his brother Harold and sister-in-law Nancy.

3) Morris had his head shaved into a Mohawk (by Aleesha and Aaron's friend Jeff) which he wore to work for a week before shaving his head completely.

4) Morris changed into his Highland Kilt and his almost pink? hair (we had to lighten it and re-dye it over the next 2 days because he is just SO fussy!)

5) It was an afternoon of fun and surprises with special thanks to everyone who came out to support Morris and our family.

6) Most important of all, Morris's efforts raised $4.000.00 for Aaron's Memorial Fund( Arliene and Rabbi are discussing special guest speakers and looking at Educational programs for Solel) As well as several donations to Princess Margaret Hospital.

There are just so many people to thank, people who came to help with the setting up of tables and food, people who brought food, people who cleaned-up(some with out being asked because that just who you are). There were some very generous donations to the food preparations, Silversteins Bakery in Toronto donated the buns and bread (which they had also done for Aaron's unveiling), Costco (Miss. North) donated the cakes and Gift certificates (used to buy drinks), Scouter Gary who provided the enlarged photo of our Aaron, and Daniel for the music. However the event would not have been complete without the efforts of Kevin Shine who came at our last minute request and stayed throughout the event during the illness of Cheryl father Jack( May his name be for a blessing) which truly helped to make this such a success!

So from our family to each and all of you who took part-A GREAT BIG AARON HUG from all of us to all of you. Thank you and we wish all of you good health, a life filled with happiness and SHALOM (peace),

Morris, Linda, Aleesha, and always and forever Aaron Tarek.

The fundraiser held at Solel congregation on Nov. 30, 2008 in a tribute to celebrate Aaron's life, was a huge success in terms of both money raised and awareness, as this animated photo gallery illustrates:

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Aaron loved Solel. He loved, in a very special way, Bet Sefer Solel. And our school loved him. He was so much a part of Bet Sefer Solel, there each
Sunday - first as a student, then as office assistant extraordinaire! Along with Alex Sage, he made sure our school ran smoothly.

Therefore, it is fitting, in his memory, that a fund has been established to continue and expand the education of our community. Last year, with the
support of his fund, both a P.D. Day for our staff as well as an excellent presentation for our congregation by Paul Lipzt was made possible.

This year, another P.D. Day is being planned for Sunday, February 8, 2009, for our staff, facilitated by Rick Wortzman. And we are also planning again
to host a presentation for the entire shul.

Aaron's contribution to our school, to our community still continues. The programmes supported by his fund enrich us in so many ways. A sincere thank you to the Tarek Family and to Aaron - we miss you.