Arizone Jewish Post 817.18 by Arizona Jewish Post

August 17, 2018 6 Elul 5778 Volume 74, Issue 15

U TH E RN

INSIDE Fall Arts Preview ...... S1-16 Charity Events Calendar.................10-15 Classifieds ...............................4 Commentary ..........................6 Community Calendar.......... 20 First Person.............................7 Israel ......................................17 Local .......................... 2, 3, 7, 9 Our Town ........................22, 23 Synagogue Directory.............4

AJP SCHEDULE We are back from our summer hiatus and will continue our biweekly publication through 2018

A RI

Z O NA

’ S A W A RD - W I

NNI NG

W I S H

w w w. a z j e w i s h p o s t . c o m

W S P AP E R

Mitzvah Magic celebrating 10th anniversary PHYLLIS BRAUN AJP Executive Editor

itzvah Magic, a program that provides baskets of Jewish holiday goods and everyday basics three times a year for local Jewish families in need, is a win-win, says longtime volunteer Iris Posin, who is co-chairing the program this year with Andra Karnofsky. Not only do families receive items that are hand-picked just for them — with an emphasis on children’s needs in families with kids — but volunteers get a chance to meet other Jewish women while giving back to the community in a tangible way. Now in its 10th year, Mitzvah Magic, a program of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Family & Children’s Services, brings together teams of volunteers (called “circles”), which are paired with families selected by JFCS. The families remain anonymous — the circles receive information about the number of people in a family and the ages of any children, along with a checklist outlining the family’s specific needs. The circles assemble baskets for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah and Passover, with the Rosh Hashanah basket also emphasizing back-to-school needs for families with children. Grocery store gift cards are a basket staple. Volunteers See Magic, page 4

The Jewish History Museum reopens Aug. 31 with a new core exhibit, ‘Meanings Not Yet Imagined.’ See page S-3 in the Fall Arts Preview section.

New shinshiniyot bring love of song, theater PHYLLIS BRAUN AJP Executive Editor

ecent Israeli high school graduate Ron Benacot’s get-to-know-you video for the Tucson Jewish community is rich with sight gags: see her jump up and down as she plays fetch with her impassive dog, or step up to hefty barbells only to lift the lighter weights they conceal (see www.bit.ly/ronvid). Ron and fellow graduate Rotem Rappaport arrived in Tucson on Aug. 1 as the newest set of teen emissaries from the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Shinshinim Youth Ambassadors Program, coordinated locally by the Weintraub Israel Center. Tucsonans familiar with the Hebrew term “shinshinim” will need to get used to a new variation, “shinshiniyot,” the plural form for females in the yearlong program. Rotem’s introductory video brims with enthusiasm for her high school drama and social science classes, her youth group, family, and friends, and her small

CANDLELIGHTING TIMES:

Aug. 17 ... 6:48 p.m.

Photo courtesy Weintraub Israel Center

Tucson host family members greet new shinshiniyot (Israeli teen emissaries) at Tucson International Airport. From left, Joel and Rachel Black, shinshinyot Rotem Rappaport and Ron Benacot, and Marla Handler; front row: Rebecca Black and Amir Eden, director of the Weintraub Israel Center

moshav (cooperative village), Netiv Ha’asara, on the border with Gaza (see www.bit.ly/rotemvideo). Tucsonans may know Netiv Ha’asara as the site of the Path to Peace mosaic wall. Both Ron and Rotem come from Tucson’s Partnership2Gether region in Israel and attended the same high school, where Ron majored in computer science. She

•

Aug. 24 ... 6:40 p.m.

•

grew up on Kibbutz Nitzanim until her family moved to Moshav Mavki’im, near the city of Ashkelon. Now in its third year in Tucson, the shinshinim program “recruits the best of Israel’s youth,” says Amir Eden, WIC director, and the military grants them a one-year deferment of their military service. See Shinshiniyot, page 8

Aug. 31 ... 6:31 p.m.

LOCAL High Holy Days food drive will help Tucsonans in need

he Tucson Jewish community will hold its annual Project Isaiah food drive benefiting the Community Food Bank from Aug. 24-Sept.20. The project, timed to coincide with the High Holy Days, is named for the Prophet Isaiah. When asked why we fast on Yom Kippur, he responded, “Is it not to share your bread with the hungry?” (Isaiah 58:6). In Pima County, more than 15 percent of the population faces food insecurity, according to the food bank. The Jewish Community Relations Council, part of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s community engagement department, coordinates Project Isaiah. Bagged donations may be dropped off at local synagogues and Jewish agencies. Most needed items include peanut butter, cereal and granola bars, canned tomato products, canned meats and vegetables, canned soups, canned fruit, rice and pasta, and beans. In Israel, people make similar efforts to help those in need around the High Holy Days, says Amir Eden, director of the Weintraub Israel Center and JCRC advocate. “Food drives strengthen communities. Community members work together for a common cause, get acquainted and become friends. “It is our duty to help those in need. As parents, we

want to instill in our children the importance of kindness and empathy. Children learn from what we do and not from what we say. This food drive, as many other community service projects we will lead throughout the year, is another opportunity to help our fellow men and women and at the same time encourage our children to better this world. Children who volunteer with their parents are more likely to become adults who volunteer. The magic of volunteering is that one comes to give, however, he or she ends up getting so much more,” says Eden. Monetary donations by credit card or check payable to the JCRC may be mailed to Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Attn: Amir Eden, 3718 E. River Rd.,Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85718. With each donation of $1, the food bank can distribute food for more than four meals. To schedule a volunteer date at the Community Food Bank for your organization, call 882-3292, email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org or fill out an application at www.communityfoodbank.org. Friends and families are welcome. For more information, contact Eden at 647-8449 or aeden@jfsa.org.

Alan Aronoff ASSOCIATE BROKER

Serving you in Central Tucson, Foothills and surrounding, since 1995

(520) 631-7222

www.tucsonhouse.com aronoff@longrealty.com

HEBREW FREE LOAN

ASSOCIATION OF TUCSON Acts of Loving Kindness | Since 1947

Interest-Free Loans in times of need... BORROW If you need us... REFER If you know someone... GIVE If you are inspired... Men

Women

The Hoka Bondi 6 further enhances the smooth, balanced ride delivered by the full-EVA midsole, a comfortable, breathable upper and Hoka’s Meta-Rocker technology.

tucsonfreeloan.org | 520-297-5360 2

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

WE FIT YOU IN THE PROPER SHOE For all Runners & Walkers Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 325-5097 | RunningShopAZ.com | 3055 N. Campbell

LOCAL Balancing charity, risk topic for food bank CEO

ommunity Food Bank of Southern Arizona CEO and President Michael McDonald will be the guest speaker during the annual Taste of Or Chadash, which starts next week. On Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m., McDonald will discuss how nonprofits navigate paradoxes to accomplish charitable missions. “Feeding Tzedakah: Charity and Social Justice in Southern Arizona” will address four dilemmas: the efficacy limits of both charity and social justice, prioritizing stakeholder obligations, balancing risk and impact, and competing to serve vs. collaborating to serve. “Now is the time for nonprofits and faith communities — and their supporters and allies — to soul search whether or not they’re risking enough to be the change that they want to see in the world,” says McDonald. The event is hosted by the Congrega-

tion Or Chadash social justice and action committee. Committee chair Mark Sbar says their goal is to present speakers quarterly on community issues, Michael McDonald highlighting successes and needs. Gary Becker, a member of the food bank sub-committee, is organizing this event. Other free “taste” events include an open house featuring a mini Jewish food festival and pie bakeoff Sunday, Aug. 19; a family Shabbat and ice cream oneg Friday, Aug 24; and a “Lunch and Learn” kickoff Monday, Aug. 27. For full details, see the Community Calendar on page 20 or visit www.octucson.org.

Experience Matters

Jim Jacobs

ASSOCIATE BROKER

520-444-1444 | Jim@JimJacobs.com | JimJacobs.com

‘Accidental book’ at center of annual brunch

sther Becker will present the annual Women’s Academy of Judaic Studies women’s book brunch on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Congregation Chofetz Chayim. She found this year’s book by a happy accident. “Several weeks ago in Jerusalem, Rabbi [Israel Becker] and I were searching for a specific bookshop with the hope of finding a book that could capture the hearts of Tucson women,” she says. “We made a mistake and walked into the wrong bookshop. There we found an old paperback copy of ‘The Scent of Snowflowers,’” by R.L. Klein. “I knew this was it.” The World War II memoir is a chronicle of faith, hope and survival in warravaged Budapest in 1943, a tribute to the valor of the “Righteous Gentile” who was Klein’s savior. “This book was so intriguing and well-written that I felt like a fly on the wall from the first five pages — watching and absorbing every scene,” says Becker. “Once I bought the book, I couldn’t put it down — I was totally engrossed.”

1751 N. RIO MAYO, GREEN VALLEY AZ

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES 2018 OPEN TO EVERYONE AT NO COST

Non-members must call 648-6690 no later than August 28, to reserve a free ticket. Limited number of tickets available Ofﬁciating: Michael & Sara Mussman With support and grant from the Jewish Community Foundation Ida & Patricia Brodsky Memorial Endowment Fund

Space is limited to 100 participants. Registration is at 10:45 a.m. and the brunch begins at 11 a.m. The $36 cost includes brunch and the book, which is available in advance. To reserve a copy, call Becker at 591-7680.

Administrative Assistant

The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working both independently and in a team setting. Must be able to provide accurate, high quality, and timely results while working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills are required. Minimum 4 years administrative assistant experience required. Salary DOE. Send resume and cover letter to openings@jfsa.org.

Erev Rosh Hashanah ........................Sunday, Sept .9 Rosh Hashanah ..................................Monday, Sept. 10 Tashlich ..................................................Monday, Sept .10 (Service at Sahuarita Lake-bring slices of bread)

7pm 10am 4pm

Kever Avot ...........................................Sunday, Sept. 16 (Service at Green Valley Mortuary)

10am

Kol Nidre ...............................................Tuesday, Sept. 18

7pm

Yom Kippur...........................................Wednesday, Sept. 19 10am Torah Study ..........................................Wednesday, Sept. 19

3pm

Yizkor .....................................................Wednesday, Sept .19

4pm

Break the Fast — Sept. 19th, 6pm: $8, members; $10, nonmembers Please RSVP by Aug 28th Information: 648-6690 • www.bstc.us August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

Don’t miss a single issue of the award-winning Arizona Jewish Post. One year for only $36!

(every other Friday, 24 times a year) tax-deductible except for the first $10

For home delivery, subscribe online at azjewishpost.com Or send this coupon to: Arizona Jewish Post, 3718 E. River Road, Suite 272, Tucson AZ 85718 Or call (520) 319-1112

Send subscription to: Name: _________________________________________________________Phone: ___________________________ Address:___________________________________________City/State/Zip:___________________________________ Enclosed is my check made payable to the Arizona Jewish Post or charge my MC, Visa, or Amex: ________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________ Exp. date: _______________________

A reA C ongregAtions CONSERVATIVE

Congregation anshei israel

5550 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85711 • (520) 745-5550 Rabbi Robert Eisen, Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny • www.caiaz.org Daily minyan: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Sun. & legal holidays, 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. / Mincha: Fri., 5:45 p.m. / Shabbat services: Sat., 9 a.m., followed by Kiddush; Tot Shabbat, 1st Fri., 5:45 p.m.; Family Service, 3rd Friday, 5:45 p.m.; Holiday services may differ, call or visit website. / Torah study: every Shabbat one hour before Mincha (call or visit website for times) / Talmud on Tuesday, 6 p.m. / Weekday Torah study group, Wed., 11 a.m. beverages and dessert provided.

Congregation Bet shalom 3881 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 • (520) 577-1171 Rabbi Hazzan Avraham Alpert • www.cbsaz.org Shabbat services: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (followed by monthly dinners — call for info); Sat. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Camp Shabbat (ages 6-10) 11 a.m.-noon, followed by Kiddush lunch and weekly Teen Talk lunch with shinshinim, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. CBS Think Tank discussion led by Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz and Dr. Howard Graizbord / Weekday services: Wed. 8:15 a.m. / Hagim 9:30 a.m.

ORTHODOX

Congregation ChoFetz Chayim/southwest torah institute 5150 E. Fifth St., Tucson, AZ 85711 • (520) 747-7780 Rabbi Israel Becker • www.tucsontorah.org Shabbat services: Fri., Kabbalat Shabbat 15 minutes before sunset; Sat. 9 a.m. followed by Kiddush. / Mincha: Fri., 1 p.m.; Sat., 25 minutes before sunset, followed by Shalosh Seudas, Maariv and Havdallah. Services: Sun., 8 a.m.; Mon. & Thurs., 6:50 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., 7 a.m.; daily, 15 minutes before sunset. / Weekday Rosh Chodesh services: 6:45 a.m.

Congregation young israel/ChaBad oF tuCson 2443 E. Fourth St., Tucson, AZ 85719 • (520) 881-7956 Rabbi Yossie Shemtov, Rabbi Yudi Ceitlin • www.chabadoftucson.com Daily minyan: Sun. & legal holidays, 8:30 a.m.; Mon. & Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., 6:45 a.m. / Mincha & Maariv, 5:15 p.m. / Shabbat services: Fri. at candlelighting; Sat. 9:30 a.m. followed by Kiddush. Mincha, Maariv and Havdallah TBA.

ChaBad on river 3916 E. Ft. Lowell Road • (520) 661-9350 Rabbi Ram Bigelman • www.chabadonriver.com Shabbat services: Fri., Mincha at candlelighting time, followed by Maariv. / Sat., Shacharit service, 9:30 a.m. / Torah study: women, Wed., 2 p.m.; men, Tues. and Thurs., 7 p.m. Call to confirm.

ChaBad oro valley 1217 W. Faldo Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 • (520) 477-8672 Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman • www.jewishorovalley.com Shabbat services: 3rd Fri., 5 p.m. Oct.-Feb., 6 p.m. March-Sept., all followed by dinner / Sat., 10 a.m. study session followed by service.

ChaBad sierra vista 401 Suffolk Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 • (520) 820-6256 Rabbi Benzion Shemtov • www.jewishsierravista.com Shabbat services: Sat., 10:30 a.m., bimonthly, followed by class explaining prayers. Visit website or call for dates.

REFORM

Congregation Kol simChah

(Renewal) 4625 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 • (520) 296-0818 Mailing Address: 6628 E. Calle Dened, Tucson, AZ 85710 Shabbat services: 1st and 3rd Fri., 7:15 p.m.

Congregation m’Kor hayim 3888 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 (Tucson Hebrew Academy) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31806, Tucson, AZ 85751 • (520) 904-1881 Rabbi Helen Cohn • www.mkorhayim.org Shabbat services: 2nd and 4th Fri., 7 p.m. / Torah study, 2nd and 4th Sat., 9:30 a.m.

Congregation or Chadash 3939 N. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ 85718 • (520) 512-8500 Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Cantor Janece Cohen www.orchadash-tucson.org Shabbat services: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; 1st Fri., Friday Night LIVE (Oct.-May); 2nd Friday, Tot Shabbat (Oct.-June), 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. / Torah study: Sat.,8:30 a.m.

the institute For JudaiC serviCes and studies Mailing Address: 36789 S. Golf Course Drive, Saddlebrooke, AZ 85739 Rabbi Sanford Seltzer • (520) 825-8175 Shabbat services: Oct.-April, third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. — call for details.

temple emanu-el 225 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 • (520) 327-4501 Rabbi Batsheva Appel • www.tetucson.org Shabbat services: through August 31, 5:30 p.m., preceded by 5 p.m. wine and cheese; Sat., 10 a.m. / Torah study: Sat., 8:30 a.m. except when there is a Rabbi’s Tish.

Congregation Chaverim 5901 E. Second St., Tucson, AZ 85711 • (520) 320-1015 Rabbi Stephanie Aaron • www.chaverim.net Shabbat services: Fri., 7 p.m. (no service on 5th Fri.); Family Shabbat, 1st Fri., 6 p.m. / Torah study: 2nd Sat., 9 a.m., followed by contemplative service,10 a.m.

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

continued from page 1

typically contribute $100 each for the year. Karnofsky says she learned about the program by reading about its debut in the Arizona Jewish Post. “I thought what a wonderful idea, what a wonderful entrance into local philanthropy,” she says. “It was perfect for me, too,” says Posin. “I’m not a real meeting person, and I wasn’t doing anything in the community. I thought this was a perfect thing, that it was really hands-on, it was our community, not just giving money. And selfishly, I thought that I could meet people, which I have, and I love that.” For both women, it is also a manageable commitment that fits into their work schedules. Karnofsky is a school psychologist in the Tucson Unified School District and has a baking business, Heavenly Hallah, which is busiest at Rosh Hashanah; Posin is co-owner of a business that imports drugs from Canadian pharmacies. Karnofsky says Mitzvah Magic, which started in 2009 with 150 women assisting 15 families and hit its high point five years later with 276 women and 26 families, is seeking to add new circles for the 2018-19 year. This year’s Rosh Hashanah baskets are due to JFCS on Aug. 27. The format of circles varies, with some groups meeting for a happy hour to do their planning, says Posin, who this year is also co-captain of her circle. She looks forward to these meetings as a chance to reconnect with some of the women she rarely sees outside Mitzvah Magic. Providing traditional holiday items such as honey and candles at Rosh Hashanah helps recipient families increase their enjoyment and appreciation of the Jewish holidays and promotes Jewish continuity across generations, says Karnofsky, who adds that the program is now asking families if they have grandchildren for whom they’d like to receive gifts. “We have received wonderful letters of appreciation that really do demonstrate that we make a difference

temple Kol hamidBar 228 N. Canyon Drive, Sierra Vista • (520) 458-8637 kolhamidbar.tripod.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 908, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 Shabbat services: Fri., 7:30 p.m.

OTHER

Beth shalom temple Center

1751 N. Rio Mayo (P.O. Box 884), Green Valley, AZ 85622 (520) 648-6690 • www.bstc.us Shabbat services: 1st and 3rd Fri., 7 p.m. / Torah study: Sat., 10 a.m.

Congregation etz Chaim

(Modern Orthodox) 686 Harshaw Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624 • (520) 394-2520 Rabbi Gabriel Cousens • www.etzchaimcongregation.org Shabbat services: Fri., 18 minutes before sunset / Torah study: Sat., 9:30 a.m.

handmaKer resident synagogue

2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712 • (520) 881-2323 www.handmaker.com Shabbat services: Fri., 4:30 p.m., led by Lindsey O’Shea, followed by Shabbat dinner; Sat., 9:30 a.m., led by Mel Cohen and Dan Asia, followed by light Kiddush lunch.

seCular humanist Jewish CirCle REFORM

MAGIC

www.secularhumanistjewishcircle.org Call Cathleen at (520) 730-0401 for meeting or other information.

university oF arizona hillel Foundation 1245 E. 2nd St. Tucson, AZ 85719 • (520) 624-6561 • www.arizona.hillel.org Shabbat services: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and alternative services two Fridays each month when school is in session. Dinner follows (guests, $8; RSVP by preceding Thurs.). Call for dates/times.

OUR FAMILY WANTS TO BUY A USED CAR OR TRUCK Call 520-975-5066

HANDYMENSCH • LOCAL • DEPENDABLE 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL • Fix • Repair • Paint Assemble / Disassemble / Install / Hang-up / Take-down Stephen Weinstein 508-654-8017 (Tucson)

E-BAY COLLECTIBLES e-Bay TRADING ASSISTANT Let us turn your USED ITEMS and COLLECTIBLES into CASH. FREE PICK-UP! www.joedawolf.com 232-2325

CLEANING SERVICES MAGIC TOUCH CLEANING SERVICES Thorough, high-quality cleaning. Affordable, convenient, six days a week, weekly, biweekly, monthly. Move-in, move-out, residential, commercial. Licensed & insured (3005947). Free estimates. 334-0720.

For information or to place an ad, call April at 319-1112.

Volunteer Wanted

To assist the sales staff of the Arizona Jewish Post with various tasks. Flexible hours. Learn about the exciting world of newspaper publishing in a fun environment. Clerical or management experience preferred, sales experience a huge plus!

Photo courtesy Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

Contact Berti at (520) 647-8461 or berti@azjewishpost.com.

Mitzvah Magic circle captains and co-chairs celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary, Aug. 5. Standing (L-R): Fran Katz (Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona senior vice president), Andra Karnofsky (co-chair), Linda Tumarkin, Wendy Weiss, Claudia Oreck-Teplitsky, Donna Moser, Iris Posin (co-chair); seated, Elena Boskoff, Trudy Haggard, Anne Lowe

in people’s lives, and so I’d really like to encourage more people to join us,” says Karnofsky. One such letter reads, in part, “Your kindness and generosity has been a blessing in our lives.” Another says “Todah Rabah” (Hebrew for “Thank you very much”) for a Rosh Hashanah basket that included a special gift: a suit for a boy’s upcoming bar mitzvah. Another note, acknowledging that families often don’t expect to find themselves in straitened circumstances, says, “As the High Holy

Days approach we cannot help but think of those other than ourselves who are in need also at this time. … We do hope in the future, we will be able to return similar kindnesses to those experiencing a ‘challenge’ as we are now.” To find out about joining or starting a Mitzvah Magic circle, contact Women’s Philanthropy Director Susannah Castro at 647-8469 or www.scastro@jfsa.org. For more information, contact Debbie Crowder, JFCS Jewish Emergency Financial Assistance manager, at 795-0300.

August 17, 2018 ARIZONA JEWISH POST

COMMENTARY Progressives have a new definition of racism. What does it mean for Jews?

CHARLES DUNST

NEW YORK re Jews too powerful to be considered “victims” of racism? Some progressives think so and have been downplaying accusations of anti-Semitism in light of a debate over prejudice and power. Last week, The New York Times took heat for hiring Sarah Jeong, a technology writer, to its editorial board. Some have called her racist against white people, pointing to past tweets in which she proclaimed that “White men are bullshit” and “#CancelWhitePeople.” The debate over her tweets often centered around the very notion of antiwhite racism, and especially whether minorities (Jeong is Korean American) can be accused of racism when ridiculing the white power structure. Former Bernie Sanders campaign aide Symone Sanders said on CNN Aug. 3 that Jeong was not being racist because racism is only “prejudice plus power” — implying that only those in positions of

Illustration by Charles Dunst/JTA; photo: Wikimedia Commons

JTA

Sarah Jeong's anti-white tweets prompted a debate over the definition of racism and, subsequently, anti-Semitism.

power over others can be racist. Sanders’ point is not new — she is building off the work of others, such as social scientist Patricia Bidol-Padva, who used the “prejudice plus power” definition in the 1970s. As a stand-up comedian might explain it, racism means “punching down,” not punching up. Prominent activists such as Linda Sarsour and Melissa Harris-Perry have promoted the idea as well, and applied it to defend people they consider relatively powerless against charges of

anti-Semitism. “The thing I’m always worried about in the world is power, and how power is wielded in ways that cause inequity,” Harris-Perry said earlier this year about Nation of Islam founder Louis Farrahkhan, a notorious anti-Semite. “So if you can show me that Minister Farrakhan has taken his position and used his position to create inequity and inequality for Jewish people, then I will denounce that tomorrow.” First, it equates Jews with white and

presumably institutionally privileged people, ignoring the history and ongoing prevalence of anti-Semitism. “If Jews are seen as ‘white’ (which, in this permutation of progressivism, they are), and ‘whites’ cannot be subjected to racist attacks, then anti-Semitism becomes a trivial concern,” K.C. Johnson, a history professor at Brooklyn College, former Fulbright instructor at Tel Aviv University and regular Washington Post contributor, told JTA. Second, it ignores the fact that Jews as a class are often falsely maligned as too powerful — which, paradoxically, would make them fair game for ridicule under the prejudice-plus-power definition. “Antisemitism is a strange form of prejudice,” Olivia Goldhill wrote in Quartz. “Rather than denigrating Jews as inferior, it casts them as maliciously superior” — and thus worthy of denigration. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum recognizes anti-Semitism as racism and as “prejudice against or hatred of Jews based on false biological theories.” Last month, a federal judge ruled that See Racism, page 16

One year after Charlottesville, white supremacists have not faded away CARLOS GALINDO-ELVIRA Anti-Defamation League

n Aug. 12, 2017, the nation was gripped by the shocking scene of hundreds of white supremacists taking to the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, bellowing racist and antiSemitic chants. While some wore polo

shirts and others waved Nazi flags, their message was clear: non-whites and minorities have no place in today’s America. During Charlottesville, the so-called “alt right” showed the country that they were no longer just an internet nuisance, but a real-world movement that could bring together more than 600 extremists for an event where raw hatred was on

3718 E. River Rd., Suite 272, Tucson, AZ 85718 • 520-319-1112 www.azjewishpost.com • localnews@azjewishpost.com The Arizona Jewish Post (ISSN 1053-5616) is published biweekly except July for a total of 24 issues. The publisher is the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona located at 3718 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718. Inclusion of paid advertisements does not imply an endorsement of any product, service or person by the Arizona Jewish Post or its publisher. The Arizona Jewish Post does not guarantee the Kashrut of any merchandise advertised. The Arizona Jewish Post reserves the right to refuse any advertisement.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Phyllis Braun

pbraun@azjewishpost.com

ADVERTISING MANAGER Bertí S. Brodsky berti@azjewishpost.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR Debe Campbell

dcampbell@azjewishpost.com

ADVERTISING SALES Marla Handler

marla@azjewishpost.com

OFFICE MANAGER — April Bauer ofﬁce@azjewishpost.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER — Michelle Shapiro ads@azjewishpost.com

Arizona Jewish Post Advisory Board Damion Alexander, Myles Beck, Barbara Befferman Danes, Bruce Beyer (chairman) Roberta Elliott, Cathy Karson, Steve Weintraub Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Stuart Mellan, President • Fran Katz, Senior Vice President • Shelly Silverman, Chairman of the Board

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

full display. The streets rang out with the hateful, racist shouts of the neo-Nazis, Klan members and alt right agitators who put aside their differences to gather in an unprecedented show of unity. For many unfamiliar with America’s dark underbelly, the rally was a moment of awakening to the hatred that many of us assumed was a relic of our past. In Arizona, it would be easy to view the Charlottesville rally as an outlier, led by people who don’t exist in cities and towns like ours. This conclusion is not only naive, but dangerous. We now know that “Unite the Right” attracted participants from at least 36 states. So while Charlottesville was the geographic locus for protestors, the ideas behind the rally generated interest among people from across the country. Unfortunately, in today’s political climate, white supremacist groups are more emboldened than ever, spreading their vitriol online, on college campuses and in our communities. The data reflects this new reality: a recent ADL report shows incidents of white supremacist propaganda on college campuses more than tripling in the 2017-2018 school year from the previous academic year. Locally, there were seven incidents of racist fliers distributed in Arizona.

We also have documented a nationwide increase in incidents of anti-Semitism, including vandalism, harassment and assaults, which were up by nearly 60 percent in 2017 over the previous year. While white supremacists were not responsible for many of those incidents, we are concerned that the climate created by Charlottesville had an impact on those numbers last year. And the most recent FBI statistics show that hate crimes are up across the nation in virtually every category. In recent weeks, much has been said and written about the fact that Charlottesville was not the kind of victory hoped for by the white supremacist groups who organized the event. Rather than serving as a unifying force, one year later it seems the white supremacist movement is in a state of perpetual disarray and still suffering from self-inflicted wounds. Let’s not forget that anti-racist counterprotestor Heather Heyer was killed after the protest quickly descended into violence and a white supremacist drove his car into a crowd — an unconscionable tragedy that should never have happened. And there was other violence surrounding the event as well. These events, rather than galvanizing America around their racist ideas, only shocked See Charlottesville, page 18

LOCAL / FIRST PERSON From darkness to light: Berlin-Budapest trip reveals a new Jewish generation SHELLY SILVERMAN Special to the AJP

Photo courtesy Melissa Goldfinger

ach year, the Jewish Federations of North America invites professionals and lay leaders to participate in a mission that highlights the unique challenges, programs and impact of federations’ overseas funding. In mid-July, Melissa Goldfinger, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona 2019 Campaign chair; Leslie Glaze, JFSA Women’s Philanthropy Campaign chair; Fran Katz, JFSA senior vice president, and I, as JFSA board chair, joined 120 other volunteers and staff members connected to federations across America for a weeklong experience in Berlin and Budapest. Together, we heard from scholars-in-residence, local community leaders, and Jewish Agency for Israel staff to learn more about federations’ roles in supporting and promoting a rebirth of young Jewish engagement in both Germany and Hungary. This mission brought us in contact with young Jewish leaders, student activists, and community organizers, who are at the helm of an astounding transformation – from the silent and mostly invisible Jews who hid their identities in the generations of postwar Germany or communist Hungary, to a growing and vibrant Jewish community rich in culture, education, leadership, and community connections. In story after story, we heard of younger people who have only recently discovered their Jewish heritage from aging parents, who are finally telling their children the truth. As these young Jews emerge from the shadows of their parents’ assimilation, they are embracing Judaism as teens, university students, or later. Our mission’s activities in both cities were a study in contrasts, as we recalled both a horrific past and embraced the growing momentum for renewed Jew-

(L-R) Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Board Chair Shelly Silverman, JFSA 2019 Campaign Chair Melissa Goldfinger, JFSA Senior Vice President Fran Katz, and JFSA Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair Leslie Glaze visit the Berlin Wall, July 15.

ish engagement. We began our week by welcoming Shabbat at Berlin’s beautiful Pestalozzistrasse Synagogue, followed by dinner with several active members of the Berlin Jewish community. On Sunday, we met local leaders of several programs funded by the Jewish Agency to serve students, young adults, families, and other community members. We commemorated the tragedies of the Holocaust at Berlin’s heartbreaking Train Car Memorial, which shows the dates and numbers of people who were forced out of their homes and into cattle cars, with little chance of survival. Later, we heard from young Jewish community and university activists who are raising Jewish identity while combatting antiSemitism at universities and together, we marched in solidarity with them in the second public “kippah walk” from the Berlin Wall Memorial to the Jewish quarter, an event that was covered in the national and international press. Rising

from the dark history of Nazi Germany, the largest growing Jewish community in all of Central Europe is now thriving in Berlin. Our second stop was gorgeous Budapest, where we took a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter that culminated in a reception at the Israeli Cultural Institute, Hungary’s gateway to Israel and Jewish identity, especially for young people who are reconnecting with their heritage for the first time. The next morning, we held a meaningful service at the Danube River Shoe Memorial on the banks where so many Jews were shot and thrown into the river. We also heard directly from Hungarian Holocaust survivors, with young Jewish leaders from the Jewish Agency’s InterGeneration program serving as translators and themselves hearing these stories for the first time. In a community of 100,000 Jews, there are multiple programs designed to engage the newest generation of young

Find Your Connection @ jewishtucson.org

Jews, including Taglit Birthright, Masa Israel Journey and the highly successful MinYanim leadership training program, which has trained nearly 6,000 young adults across Europe in principles of Jewish identity, social action, tikkun olam (repairing the world) and service leadership in their local communities. We also visited Balint House, Budapest’s Jewish Community Center, where a whole new generation of Jews are engaging in an array of amazing activities connecting them to Jewish life. Perhaps the highlight of the entire trip was on our final day, during a visit to the Szarvas International Jewish Summer Camp two hours north of Budapest. As we walked the beautiful grounds, we could have been at any Jewish camp in the United States. Kids playing, cabins with bunks, a great arts and crafts room, singing and sports. But this camp is different. Since 1990, Camp Szarvas has provided a safe 12-day immersive experience for Jewish youth who suffered under communism or who still may not have the opportunity to experience basic Jewish traditions, like Shabbat. Every summer, Szarvas welcomes 1,600 campers from ages 7 to 18, arriving from 25 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, the former Soviet Union, Israel and the United States. Since 1990, Camp Szarvas has fostered Jewish pride, identity, friendship, leadership, and fun in thousands of young Jews around the globe, strengthening their Jewish future in Europe and beyond. We were able to see over and over again the incredible difference our dollars make to so many. It was amazing to see the gratitude of people in these communities for our Federation support. These once decimated cities are now filled with energy and excitement for yet another generation of Jewish life.

Markets fluctuate. Relationships shouldn’t.

CA L E N DA R | CO N C I E R G E | CO M M U N I T Y J E W I S H L I F E | E D U CAT I O N | R E S O U R C E S

(520) 584-3036 burt.derman@wfadvisors.com 4051 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 200 Burt G. Derman,

CFP® First Vice President Investments

Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured • NO Bank Guarantee • MAY Lose Value

Wells Fargo is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Member SPIC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. @2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. 0816-03253 (9987-v)1-A2088

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

When you Buy, Sell or Invest in Real Estate: See Seemann First For Homes!

SHINSHINIYOT continued from page 1

“You’re such a mensch!” -J.R.

(520) 370-8907 5425 North Oracle Road, Suite 135 www.seeseemannfirst4homes.com I am never too busy for your referrals

Douglas Seemann, SFR, GRN

Let our experts help you

Design Your Dream Vacation! Jewish Heritage Tours Cruises • World Tours Vacation Specials

Alaimo Travel, LLC

520.907.8175 www.alaimotravel.com The True Taste of India

The young women will work with kids in five synagogue schools, the Tucson Jewish Community Center, and Tucson Hebrew Academy, as well as engaging adults in the community through various programs, serving as “living bridges” to Israel. The AJP caught up with the shinshiniyot on their second day in Tucson. Although it was wrenching for them to leave their parents and siblings in Israel (Ron has a brother, Oz, age 23, and Rotem has a sister, Adi, age 19), they were already beginning to settle in with their host families. Rotem is staying with Rachel and Joel Black and their daughter, Rebecca, while Ron’s hosts are Marla and Steven Handler and their son, Aaron (Marla Handler is an advertising sales associate for the AJP). Later in the year, the shinshiniyot will move to new hosts, giving other families the chance to share in this unique experience. Both Ron and Rotem’s English language skills are impressive. In Israel, students start learning English early, but they hone their skills by watching American movies and TV and meeting people “from abroad,” says Ron. Both young women served as counselors in their youth groups, and Rotem helped lead several recent Tucson delegations to her moshav. Ron is also a product of Tucson’s school twinning program, twice hosting her Tucson pen pal in Israel – and meeting her in Phoenix

Send a Special High Holiday Greeting HEAVENLY HALLAH by Andra Karnofsky

when her family took a cross-country U.S. trip in 2014. An avid traveler, Ron also spent a summer studying in England, went on a youth delegation to Austria, and visited several states on the East Coast earlier this year. Rotem, who also visited the United States with her family when she was small, plans to bring her drama skills to bear in her work in Tucson, “to bring it from my own place, to make it more fun and active,” she says. Ron will use song as one way to connect people. She took voice lessons at her school’s music center for five years, performed in Poland during a school trip, and has sung at memorial and holiday ceremonies in her moshav. “I just love to do it for fun, too,” she says. In her work as a shinshinit, Ron says, “I really want to work with a variety of people in Tucson, to meet everyone, to be able to connect everyone,” not only as a teacher’s aide, “but as a person, to learn about you guys, and what you love, what your life here looks like, and what it is to be a Jew abroad, because I don’t know it.” “I want to talk to people,” says Rotem, “and share with them stories, talk to them and learn about them — culture, people, places — just to connect with people.” The fact that both shinshiniyot are from Tucson’s partnership region will help to make the program stronger, adds Ron. “It will be super good.” Those interested in hosting the shinshiniyot, whether for a family dinner, a weekend when a host family is out of town, or for three months or longer, should contact Eden at aeden@jfsa.org. The Weintraub Israel Center also would welcome contributions to Tucson hospitality for the shinshiniyot, such as tickets to sporting or cultural events. Tired of dealing with tenant issues? Let a professional with 20+ years of experience handle the hassles for you.

Giftpack includes 1 lb. sweet, whole wheat or traditional white round hallah with or without golden raisins, 8 oz. jar of golden honey, a shiny red apple and a personalized New Year’s card.

$28 (includes shipping)

Saffr n Monday-Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm Buffet: 11 am to 3 pm All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet $10.95!

Glut en Fre and V e eg Optio an ns

520-742-9100

7607 North Oracle Road, #101 www.saffronaz.com

Call 1-888-520-9080; email sales@challah.com or mail to Heavenly Hallah, P.O. Box 66004, Tucson, AZ 85728 or order online: www.heavenlyhallah.com

Julie Ben-Yeoshua REALTOR®, CRPM

520-302-0130 juliebee.rentals@gmail.com

Need help with IRS issues?

Lawrence I. Subrin, CPA

MORE TO LOVE.

Now Delivering to Dove Mountain & Sun City

BOGO

Pick any 3 of the following: • Pizza slice • 1/2 salad • 1/2 sandwich • 12oz self-pour beer or fountain drink Get another Pick 3 FREE!*

$5 OFF online orders only Use code: 49850

Pick 3 offer valid 11:30am-3pm Dine in only.

zpizza

11165 N La Cañada Dr.,Oro Valley (520) 329-8851 • zpizza.com

*Max value of free Pick 3 is $9.95

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Tax Preparation & Consulting 520-296-7759 Cell: 520-419-1472 Fax 520-296-7767 lsubrincpa@aol.com

INJURED? Bonnie Shore Dombrowski (520) 622-2350 1-800-97-LEGAL www.injurytucson.com in partnership with Shore Dombrowski Law Firm

LOCAL Jewish Services for the Aging

Hebrew High sends off 40th class, welcomes new students

& Congregation Eshel Avraham

Photo: Martha Lochert

welcome you to join our elders for High Holidays 5779 in the Great Room of Handmaker!

Selichot

September 1

6:30 PM

Erev Rosh Hashanah First day Rosh Hashanah Second eve Rosh Hashanah Second day Rosh Hashanah

September 9 September 10 September 10 September 11

6:40 PM 9:00 AM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM

Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Yizkor

September 18 September 19 September 19

6:00 PM 9:00 AM 4:00 PM

Sukkot

September 24

9:30 AM

Sh’mini Atzeret/Simhat Torah

October 1

9:30 AM

All are welcome! Your support is appreciated. For information about and costs of Holiday meals, visit our website at: www.handmaker.org/living-at-handmaker/spiritual-life.

Members of Tucson Hebrew High’s 40th graduating class: front row, from left, Nathan Rix, Emily Jones, Julia Braun, Michael Artzi, Emily Youngerman, Hannah Weisman, Sarah Artzi (teacher); back row, Yonatan Weiner, Benjamin Manninen, Andrew Gross, Rafe Centuori

“I just need to know, just what makes you glow.” —Jacob Spike Kraus, What Makes You Glow ucson High School for Jewish Studies (Hebrew High) graduated 10 students at its 40th commencement in May. The seniors planned their own Glow-themed celebration, facilitated by Hebrew High Co-chair Sarah Artzi. “Throughout the ceremony each graduate shined — or glowed — in his or her own way, ultimately demonstrating how the students supported one another to be themselves,” says Rabbi Ruven Barkan, Hebrew High director. Brit (relationships) remains at the program’s core, says Barkan. “Ultimately, it is the relationships forged between the leaders and Jewish institutions, on behalf of and in partnership with our youth, that make Hebrew High exceptional,” says Barkan. In his graduation address, he told students “… creating an environment that fosters the sacred, in and through relationships, is the legacy of Hebrew High that you are carrying forward.” Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona President and CEO Stuart Mellan noted at the ceremony how communal strength translates into a defined Jewish identity for each graduate. They also connect with others, bond with friends and teachers, and discover who they are, Artzi adds. Graduates shared personal reflections about how Hebrew High encouraged them to question Judaism.

B’nai B’rith SAHUARO LODGE #763

The B’nai B’rith Section at Evergreen Cemetery has affordable standard plots & cremation plots. Perpetual Care Included • Membership Required

For information call ... 520-615-1205

Michael Artzi shared the difficulty he had in processing intense experiences while participating in the March of the Living, witnessing at Auschwitz and celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut in Israel. Hannah Weisman, also a March participant, spoke of the need to stand up for others. Hebrew High, which is still accepting registrations for 2018-19, offers tracks in Hebrew language for credit, along with a variety of Judaic studies classes, including ”Debate Like Jews,” “Krav Maga and Personal Empowerment,” and “The Israel Conflict: The Good, the Bad and the To Be Determined.” “Hebrew for credit is accepted at most Tucson area high schools for one high school language credit per year completed,” says Barkan. The program offers four Hebrew language levels, conducted by degreed faculty. Local rabbis and community professionals lead the Judaic studies program, in collaboration with Tucson synagogues. The new school year, which began Tuesday, offers classes weekly, 5 to 9 p.m. (dinner available) at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. Collaborative community partners include JFSA; Congregations Anshei Israel, Bet Shalom, Chaverim, Or Chadash, and M’kor Hayim; Temple Emanu-El; Tucson Hebrew Academy; the Tucson Jewish Community Center; and the University of Arizona Hillel Foundation. For more information and to register, visit www.tucsonhebrewhigh.org.

Camp Doganuga

Day & Overnight Dog Camp Reserve your camper’s space NOW! 7021 N. Penny Place 520.906.6944

campdoganuga@gmail.com

2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85712 • (520) 881-2323 Made possible with a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona.

The Only Name for Real Estate

Mazel Tov

John and Heather Kerr on the sale of your home. Much happiness in your new community. MADELINE FRIEDMAN Vice President, ABR, CRS, GRI

Janice Fischer Head Counselor

520.296.1956

•

888.296.1956

WWW. TUCSONAZHOMES.COM TUCSONHOMEFINDER@AOL.COM

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

CHARITY EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

2018

15 8:00 AM Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

Hunger Walk

AUGUST

Kino Sports Complex in Tucson and La Posada in Green Valley www.communityfoodbank.org/ hungerwalk

25 6:00 PM Angel Charity for Children, Inc.

The Big Deal Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament Casino & Dance Club

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort www.angelcharity.org/bdpp2018

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

16 5:00 PM The Tucson J

Annual Topgolf Fundraiser Topgolf www.tucsonjcc.org/topgolf (520) 299-3000

5:30 PM

5:00 PM

Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and National Fallen Fireﬁghters Foundation

Presidio Museum

Fiesta de los Bomberos Feast & Fairways

JW Marriot Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa www.feastandfairways.org (520) 780-7330

21 6:00 PM Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona

House Party

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona www.rmhctucson.org/houseparty (520) 326-0060

Fandango

Stillwell Twiggs House www.tucsonpresidio.com

29 5:00 PM Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson

BIG Gala Jazz & Gin

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort www.tucsonbigs.org (520) 624-2447

CHARITY EVENT CALENDAR OCTOBER

3 5:00 PM Tucson Audubon Society

5 6:00 PM JFSA Women’s Philanthropy

Women’s Philanthropy Annual Welcome

The Harvey and Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy scastro@jfsa.org (520) 647-8471

FLY!

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa www.tucsonaudubon.org/gala (520) 209-0500

4 2:00 PM A 2nd Act

S.T.A.R.S!: Survivors Take a REAL Stage

5 6:30 PM Interfaith Community Services

Eat Drink & Be Giving Plaza Colonial www.icstucson.org (520)297-6049

12 6:00 PM Reid Park Zoological Society

ZOOcson

Reid Park Zoo www.reidparkzoo.org (520) 881-4753

28 NOON Jewish History Museum

Annual Fall Beneﬁt

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa www.jewishhistorymuseum.org/events (520) 670-9073

Pima Community College Center for the Arts www.a2ndact.org

4 3:30 PM Reachout Women’s Center

Boots and Bling

Tanque Verde Ranch www.friendsofrwc.life (520) 321-4300

9 6:00 PM Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block

CRUSH Party

Tucson Museum of Art www.tucsonmuseumofart.org (520) 624-2333

10 6:00 PM YMCA of Southern Arizona

Community Military Ball

NOVEMBER 2 7:00 PM The Center for Neurosciences Foundation

The Gray and White Fête Park Avenue Events www.eachbrainmatters.org (520) 529-5211

Tucson Convention Center www.tucsonymca.org (520) 623-5511

16 5:30 PM Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation

Chasing Rainbows Gala Starring Paula Abdul Fox Tucson Theatre www.foxtucson.com (520) 624-1515

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

SAVE THE DATE

2018 YMCA COMMUNITY MILITARY BALL

Recognizing the 2018 Council of Heroes and all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year we are honoring our WWII Vets, Korean War Vets and Holocaust Survivors, who will join us at the event. The courage, bravery and sacrifice of these individuals deserve our everlasting gratitude.

SAVE THE DATE MORE INFORMATION INVOCATION

Veteran’s Day Weekend SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER Formal Dinner and Dance 6pm -10pm TUCSONYMCA.ORG/MILITARYBALL 520.623.5511 ext. 252 info@tucsonymca.org Rabbi Bonnie Koppell

Chaplain and Colonel, United States Army

Proceeds fund YMCA programs for military service men, women, and their families.

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

CHARITY EVENT CALENDAR DECEMBER

2019

1 6:00 PM Mining Foundation of the Southwest

36th Annual American Mining Hall of Fame Awards Presentation, Banquet & Fundraiser JW Marriot Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa www.miningfoundationsw.org (520) 577-7519

1 6:30 PM Arizona Oncology Foundation

Festival of Trees and Lights

Hilton El Conquistador www.arizonaoncologyfoundation.org (520) 870-6060

FEBRUARY 1 6:00 PM Integrative Touch for Kids

Butterﬂy Gala

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort www.integrativetouch.org (520) 308-4665

16 6:30 PM

8 5:00 PM Angel Charity for Children, Inc.

Angel Ball

University of Arizona Hillel Foundation

Annual Hillel Beneﬁt Scottish Rite www.uahillel.org (520) 624-6561

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa www.angelcharity.org

MARC H 9 1:30 PM

Tucson Cancer Conquerors

10:00 AM

Holiday High Tea

JFSA Women’s Philanthropy

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort www.youcanconquer.org (520) 505-1406

Connections

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa scastro@jfsa.org (520) 647-8469

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

CHARITY EVENT CALENDAR 23

5:00 PM

11:30 AM

6:00 PM

Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona

Ben’s Bells Project

Celebration of Kindness

Tu Nidito Children and Family Services

2019 Annual Luncheon

Ben’s Bells Downtown Tucson Studio www.bensbells.org (520) 622-1379

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block

CRUSH Gala

Tucson Museum of Art www.tucsonmuseumofart.org (520) 624-2333

APRIL

6:00 PM Pima Council on Aging Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa www.pcoagala.org (520) 305-3401

MAY

11:00 AM Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

13 The Gala

Tucson Convention Center www.womengiving.org

Annual Mother of the Year Luncheon

JW Marriot Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa www.emergecenter.org (520) 795-7211

4 6:00 PM Silver & Turquoise Board of Hostesses

Silver & Turquoise Ball

The Arizona Inn www.silverandturquoiseball.org

Remarkable Celebration

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa www.tunidito.org (520) 322-9155

Upcoming Special Sections: HOME & GARDEN, Sept. 14th MIND BODY & SPIRIT, Sept 28th To advertise with us, contact

Bertí: 520-647-8461 berti@azjewishpost.com or Marla: 520-647-8450 marla@azjewishpost.com

WE PAY CASH FOR CLOTHES!

7475 N LA CHOLLA BLVD • 520-544-6195 (OUTSIDE THE FOOTHILLS MALL)

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

RACISM continued from page 6

racial discrimination law applies to Jews, noting that anti-Semites hate Jews for their “Jewish blood” and for “the fact that they were Jewish.” However, especially on the left, some see anti-Semitism as a wholly separate phenomenon from — and perhaps a lesser form of bias than — racism. Racism, in this line of thinking, is fundamentally worse than all other forms of prejudice precisely because it is systemic. “I want to make the distinction that while anti-Semitism is something that impacts Jewish Americans, it’s different than anti-black racism or Islamophobia because it’s not systemic,” said Sarsour, the Women’s March leader and prominent activist in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, in a video posted to Facebook by Jewish Voice for Peace in April. “It’s not systemic, and we need to make that distinction.” Jews, this argument purports, are too embedded within the system — that is, too powerful — to have prejudice effectively wielded against them as racism. Rabbi Jill Jacobs, the executive director of the left-leaning T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, largely refutes this idea. “There is a difference between antiSemitism and accusations of racism against white people, who are not a coherent historical ethnic group, and who have never been the victims of systemic prejudice,” Jacobs told JTA. “Jews have experienced a genocide within living memory, and continue to experience anti-Semitism both in words and in actions. “Ashkenazi Jews enjoy white privilege much of the time, but also regularly encounter anti-Semitism perpetrated by

people of many backgrounds.” Johnson and others suggest that the prejudice-plus-power dynamic is in play in England, where Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of enabling anti-Semitism within his party. According to this theory, Labour is nonchalant about attacks on Jews because they are as a whole relatively affluent and politically influential unlike say, Muslims, who lack the same institutional power and therefore need increased defending. “We’ve had a preview of how this approach operates with recent events in the U.K. with the Labour Party,” Johnson told JTA. Corbyn “understands racism purely through the prism of power — which, in his simplistic and vulgar Marxist worldview, Jews possess,” according to Brookings Institution fellow James Kirchick. Bret Stephens, a conservative columnist for The New York Times, also worries about the effects of redefining racism as only able to “punch down.” “The criterion for racism is either objective or it’s meaningless,” he wrote in a column welcoming Jeong to The Times. “If liberals get to decide for themselves who is or isn’t a racist according to their political lights, conservatives will be within their rights to ignore them.” Jacobs, on the other hand, said she is interested in moving beyond the socalled “oppression Olympics” and toward actual problem-solving. “There is still a lot of work to be done to dismantle racism, sexism, anti-Semitism and other isms within our society,” the rabbi told JTA. “We should focus on doing that work rather than argue about hierarchies of privilege and power.”

Charles Dunst is a JTA editorial fellow. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the AJP or its publisher, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.

Hot Tubs Have Evolved! 0 down

WAC*

starting at $ 3499

Come check out our all-inclusive spa package deals!

Bring in your water sample for a FREE Water Analysis!

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

6020 E. Speedway Blvd. 3821 W. Costco Dr.

(520)325-6427

M-F 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4

ROC# 312583 • *See store for details

www.e-konomy.com

ISRAEL Two Israeli universities ranked among world’s top 100 JTA JERUSALEM wo Israeli institutions were ranked among the world’s 100 top universities. The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem were 77th and 95th, respectively, out of 1,200 universities surveyed in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking of world universities that came out Tuesday. The Technion moved up 16 places from its 2017 ranking and was listed as Israel’s top university for the third consecutive year, The Times of Israel reported. It was the seventh straight year the public university has ranked in the top 100. Hebrew University, which this year is celebrating its centennial, returned to the top 100 after being knocked out for the first time last year since the rankings started 15 years ago. The ranking’s top 10 stayed the same as last year, The Times of Israel reported, with Harvard and Stanford at first and second followed by Britain’s Cambridge.

Under New Ownership! ORM THE F

is now

5th Street

Kitchen & Deli TUCSON’S ONLY EXCLUSIVE KOSHER RESTAURANT & MARKET

Sha n Tov ah Um ah etu kah

Dave Bizak, former manager of 5th Street Deli, is back! Freshly refurbished and beautifully remodeled restaurant and market New Menu, including traditional favorites plus Moroccan family specialties

PLACE HIGH HOLIDAY ORDERS BY SEPT. 2 nd

Let us cater your holiday meal! Come in and see Dave to design your customized catering menu Here is a list of ideas for ordering:

Cat Hospital of Tucson

• Seasoned & oven-ready prime rib roasts

520.546.2086

• Seasoned & oven-ready beef brisket

BOARD CERTIFIED IN INTERNAL MEDICINE

• Seasoned & oven-ready whole chickens

Helping you take care of your cat... for life

Minta L. Keyes, D.V.M. 7292 E. Broadway, Tucson Arizona CatVetTucson.com

RON WEST

Exceptional prices paid for antiques you didn’t even know you had! I buy fine sterling silver, costume and fine gold jewelry, Native American jewelry, antiques, anything Tiffany, vintage paintings and prints, candelabras, collections and much more.

PLUS — I give you more $$$!

520-444-4632

• Boneless chicken breasts, boneless chicken pies, or if you’re doing Schnitzel, give us a call, and we can butterfly & pound it for you.

if you’re doing Schnitzel give us a call let us butterfly and pound it for you. • Veal roasts & veal chops

• Lamb roast & lamb chops FULL ASSORTMENT OF KOSHER GROCERY ITEMS Freshly-baked challah, pastries & real New York bagels every Friday

Holiday Hours: Sun, Sept. 9: 8am-3pm Mon, Tue, Sept. 10 & 11: CLOSED Tue, Sept 18: 8am-3pm Wed, Sept. 19: CLOSED Saturdays always CLOSED

520-325-3354 5071 East 5th Street www.kosherdelitucson.com August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

CHARLOTTESVILLE continued from page 6

* ON APPROVED ROOFS ONLY NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

GoinG AwAy? Don’t forget to stop delivery of the AJP at least a week before you leave town! Fill out the “delivery stops” form online at:

www.azjewishpost.com/print-subscription or call 647-8441 to leave a message with your name, address, zip code, telephone number and the dates you will be away.

Americans and further alienated the alt right. But the movement that organized Charlottesville is hardly on its last legs. In fact, while the backlash Carlos Galindo-Elvira against the alt right hurt many of its leading spokespeople it has not resulted, as some have claimed, in a decline of the movement as a whole. Other white supremacists have picked up the banner and continued their activities. There is good news: In the wake of “Unite the Right,” decent people in our community have shown a willingness to stand up and publicly reject hate groups and their messages. We were especially inspired by the words of Sen. John McCain, who after Charlottesville made clear that hate has no place in our nation: “White supremacists aren’t patriots, they’re traitors — Americans must unite against hatred and bigotry.” In November 2017, ADL joined with the U.S. Conference of Mayors to announce a joint plan to fight extremism and bigotry in response to the hate and violence witnessed in Charlottesville.

More than 300 mayors from 45 states have joined this important initiative to work with public and private sectors to reject hate. We are so pleased that mayors like Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild signed on to our 10-point compact against hate, extremism and bigotry, agreeing to vigorously speak out against all acts of hate and punish bias-motivated violence. There’s still much more work to be done to combat hate in this country. There are still five states without hate crime laws on the books. The federal government needs to make tracking hate groups and extremists a higher priority, devoting the same energy given to the threat of domestic Islamic extremists. Internet and social media platforms can do more to prevent extremists and hatemongers from using their networks to recruit and spread hatred. Charlottesville should be remembered as a warning to America: this is what happens when bigots unify under one banner. It will take an ongoing and coordinated effort by public officials, private industries, the corporate sector, and civic institutions to ensure that our society’s hateful elements are pushed back into the margins where they belong.

Carlos Galindo-Elvira is regional director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Arizona region. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the AJP or its publisher, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.

JOIN THE NEWEST CHAPTER OF PJ LIBRARY® FOR KIDS AGE 9-11 Choose a free book each month, create and share reviews, watch videos & book trailers! Signing up is easy: Visit www.pjourway.org

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Heritance® hardwood shutters

Solera® Soft Shades

Window fashions that have every style covered Hunter Douglas offers a wide variety of window fashions in an array of fabrics, textures and colors. Contact us today. We’re the Hunter Douglas experts, guiding you in the selections that’ll make your home even more beautiful — whatever your style.

OUR SELECTION, SERVICE & INSTALLATION ARE UNSURPASSED • Expert installers with years of experience • Hunter Douglas PowerView® Motorization Specialist • FREE in home consultation on new blinds PowerView® Motorization from Hunter Douglas is a remarkable system that moves your shades according to your schedule.* Just program your personalized settings with your smart phone or tablet. Plus, it now integrates even more seamlessly with other home automation systems for a truly connected home. To see PowerView® in motion, contact us today. PowerView Motorization is compatible with these and more:

Visit our showroom and see why we’re Your One Stop Blind Shop 8049 E. Lakeside Pkwy • 520-790-4102 www.bndcustomblinds.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured

M-F: 8am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 2pm ROC166296 *The PowerView App and additional equipment required for programmed operation. ©2018 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.8310468

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

COMMUNITY CALENDAR The calendar deadline is Tuesday, 10 days before the issue date. Our next issue will be published Aug. 31, 2018. Events may be emailed to office@azjewishpost.com, faxed to 319-1118, or mailed to the AJP at 3718 E. River Road, #272, Tucson, AZ 85718. For more information, call 319-1112. See Area Congregations on page 4 for additional synagogue events. Men’s Mishnah club with Rabbi Israel Becker at Cong. Chofetz Chayim. Sundays, 7:15 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 6:15 a.m.; Saturdays, 8:15 a.m. 747-7780 or yzbecker@me.com. Chabad of Sierra Vista men’s tefillin club with Rabbi Benzion Shemtov, first Sundays, 9 a.m., at 401 Suffolk Drive. 820-6256 or www.jewishsierravista.com. “Too Jewish” radio show with Rabbi Samuel M. Cohon on KVOI 1030 AM (also KAPR and KJAA), Sundays at 9 a.m. August 19, Katka Reszke, Ph.D, author of “The Return of the Jew.” August 26, Laura Adkins and Aiden Pink, editors of The Forward’s 2018 Jewish Guide to College. Sept. 2, Ehud Diskin, author of “Lone Wolf in Jerusalem.” Beth Shalom Temple Center of Green Valley bagel breakfast and Yiddish club, first Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Members, $7; nonmembers, $10. 648-6690 or 399-3474. Southern Arizona Jewish Genealogy Society, second Sundays, 1-3 p.m. at the Tucson J. Contact Barbara Stern Mannlein at 731-0300 or the J at 299-3000. Tucson J Israeli Dance, taught by Brandi Hawkins, 2nd and 4th Sundays, partners, 4:456 p.m., open circle, 6-7 p.m. Members, $8; nonmembers, $10. 299-3000.

FRIDAY / AUGUST 17

5:45 PM: Cong. Anshei Israel Family Shabbat Experience Service & Dinner. Dinner at 7 p.m.: members, $25 family of 2 adults and up to 4 children; nonmember family $30; adult (13+) $10. RSVP for dinner for space availability at 745-5550.

SATURDAY / AUGUST 18

8 AM: Temple Emanu-El Wandering Jews hike and Shabbat morning service at Mount Lemmon, Box Springs. 327-4501.

SUNDAY / AUGUST 19

11 AM – 2 PM: Cong. Or Chadash “Taste of Or Chadash” open house, mini food festival, and pie bake-oﬀ with Rabbi Thomas Louchheim vs. Marianne Banes, Kingﬁsher's pastry chef. 512-8500. 12:45 PM-3 PM: BBYO fall kickoff at Ace of Escape, 406 N. Church Ave., for Jewish teens in grades 8-12. $15. Contact Katie Spector at 299-3000. 2 PM: Tucson J Desert Melodies Sings Summer Classics, “The Best of Broadway.” $10. Visit www.tucsonjcc.org or call 299-3000.

WEDNESDAY / AUGUST 22

7:30-11 AM: Jewish Community Foundation summer series, Hot Topics for Tax & Legal Professionals, session 3, “#MeToo — Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law,” with Shannon Giles, Barney M. Holtzman and Mary Beth Tucker, at Harvey & Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy. $90 plus $15 materials fee. Register at www.jcftucson.org.

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

ONGOING

Cong. Anshei Israel parent-tot class, led by Lindsey Embree. Mondays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Children up to 24 months and their parent(s). Free. Mandatory vaccination policy. Call Nancy Auslander at 745-5550 or www.caiaz.org.

Temple Emanu-El mah jongg, Mondays, 10 a.m. 327-4501. Cong. Anshei Israel mah jongg, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon. All levels, men and women. Contact Evelyn at 885-4102 or esigafus@aol.com. Tucson J current events discussion, Mondays, noon-1:30 p.m. Members, $1; nonmembers, $2. Bring or buy lunch, 11:30 a.m. 2993000, ext. 147. Cong. Bet Shalom yoga. Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $5. 577-1171. Jewish sobriety support group meets Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Cong. Bet Shalom. dcmack1952@gmail.com. Spouse Bereavement Group, cosponsored by Widowed to Widowed, Inc. at the Tucson J, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Contact Marvin at 885-2005 or Tanya at 299-3000, ext. 147. JFCS Holocaust Survivors group meets 7-8 PM: Cong. Anshei Israel “Living Y/Our High Holy Days … Together,” continuation of three-week series. Cantorial Soloist Nichole Chorny presents “Praying with A Lev Shalem … A Whole Heart. A Journey Through the High Holy Days Machzor.” Aug. 29, Rabbi Ruven Barkan presents ‘The Lord Shall Rule Forever! Does this primary Jewish way of relating to God work for you? … especially during the High Holy Days?” $6 per week plus bring food donation for Community Food Bank. RSVP required to Emilia at 745-5550, ext. 225.

THURSDAY / AUGUST 23

11:45 AM-1 PM: Temple Emanu-El class, The Zohar: Soul-Text of Kabbalah, four weeks with Rabbi Sandy Seltzer. Call 327-4501 for fees.

FRIDAY / AUGUST 24

6:30 PM: Cong. Or Chadash Family Shabbat service with 7th and 8th grade Religious School students. Ice cream oneg follows. 512-8500.

SATURDAY / AUGUST 25

9 AM: Cong. Anshei Israel Shabbat’s Cool. Child-friendly Shabbat program with parent session from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Contact Rabbi Ruven Barkan at 745-5550 ext. 227 or eddir@ caiaz.org. 8 PM: Temple Emanu-El presents Chris Herald’s Jazz Night, with Resurrecting Id and Mesquite. $10. 327-4501.

SUNDAY / AUGUST 26

1:30-3:30 PM: Secular Humanist Jewish Circle Summer Salon, “Jewish Science Fiction,”

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Raisa Moroz at 795-0300. Integral Jewish Meditation group led by Brian Schachter-Brooks, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., at Cong. Bet Shalom, free. www.torahofawakening.com. Tucson J social bridge. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-3 p.m., year round. Drop-ins welcome. Meets in library on second ﬂoor. 299-3000. Tucson J canasta group. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon. Instruction available and a beginners’ table every week. Call or text Lisa at 977-4054. Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday with Rabbi Robert Eisen. Meets 6 p.m. 745-5550. Tucson J Israeli dance classes. Tuesdays. Beginners, 7:30 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15 p.m.; advanced, 9 p.m. Taught by Lisa Goldberg. Members, $8; nonmembers, $10. 299-3000. Cong. Anshei Israel gentle chair yoga with Lois Graham, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Members of Women’s League, $6 per class; nonmembers, $8 per class. Contact Evelyn at 885-4102 or esigafus@aol.com. includes discussing a story by Rachel Swirsky, award-winning Jewish writer and editor. Free. RSVP for directions and a link to the story, to Becky at 296-3762 or schulmb@aol.com.

MONDAY / AUGUST 27

NOON: Cong. Or Chadash Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Louchheim. Kickoff session for a year of learning, “Reform Judaism reflects our changing times and takes a leadership role in recognizing and effecting change.” Bring lunch. Free. 512-8500.

TUESDAY / AUGUST 28

7 PM: Cong. Or Chadash social justice committee presents “Charity and Justice in Southern Arizona,” with Michael McDonald, CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Free. 512-8500.

WEDNESDAY / AUGUST 29

9 AM-NOON: Tucson J Ceramic Surfaces 6-week class. Taught by Lori Coan. Members, $85; nonmembers, $105. Register at www.tucsonjcc.org or call Jennifer Selco at 299-3000. 5:30-7 PM: Temple Emanu-El Intermediate Biblical Hebrew class with Abby Limmer, Ph.D. Continues Wednesdays. Call 327-4501 for fees. 7 PM-8:15 PM: Temple Emanu-El Continuing Modern Hebrew class with Abby Limmer, Ph.D. Continues Wednesdays. Call 327-4501 for fees.

SATURDAY / SEPTEMBER 1

6:30 PM: Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging Selichot service and study

Temple Emanu-El Talmud Study, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Text required, call 327-4501. Chabad of Sierra Vista women’s class with Rabbi Benzion Shemtov, last Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 401 Suﬀolk Drive. 820-6256 or www.jewishsierravista.com. Chabad Tucson lunch and learn with Rabbi Yehuda Ceitlin, Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. at 5th Street Kitchen and Deli, 5071 E. Fifth St. info@ ChabadTucson.com. Jewish mothers/grandmothers special needs support group for those with children/grandchildren, youth or adult, with special needs, third Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Tucson J. Contact Joyce Stuehringer at 299-5920. “Biblical Breakthroughs with Rabbi Becker” at the Southwest Torah Institute. Fridays, noon, for men and women. 747-7780 or yzbecker@me.com. Jewish History Museum/Holocaust History Center reopens Aug. 31 with new core exhibition “Meanings Not Yet Imagined.” 6709073. Tucson J Fine Art Gallery show, “Simcha,” with 13 members of the Jewish Artists Group, Aug. 26-Oct. 3. 299-3000. session. 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd. Contact Nanci Levy at nlevy@handmaker.org or 322-3632. 7:30 PM: Temple Emanu-El Selichot ﬁlm and service, “Groundhog Day,” followed by discussion, dessert. Selichot service at 10:30 p.m., with Rabbi Batsheva Appel and the Temple Emanu-El Choir. 327-4501. 8 PM: Cong. Anshei Israel Selichot program and service. Includes wine, cheese and dessert reception; Havdallah program: “The Aura of Torah”; changing of the Torah covers and honoring adult choir; followed by Selichot service at 10 p.m. Free. RSVP by Aug. 29 to Michelle at 745-5550 or www.caiaz.org. 8:30-11:45 PM: Cong. Or Chadash Selichot observance, “Writing on the Wall,” begins with desserts and Havdalah. Contact Sarah Bollt at sarah@octucson.org or 900-7027.

SUNDAY / SEPTEMBER 2

10:30 AM: Cong. Anshei Israel Kever Avot Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery, Anshei Israel Section. Includes special prayer booklet. For more information call or 745-5550. 2-4 PM: Celebrate the life of Elaine Lisberg, at The Forum at Tucson, 2500 N. Rosemont Ave. Visit anytime between 2-4 p.m. to share your memories.

Remember to recycle this paper when you are ﬁnished enjoying it.

UPCOMING

Tuesday / September 4

7:30 PM: Hadassah Southern Arizona, a community partner with The Loft Cinema, presents “93Queen,” documentary on the creation of an all-female Hasidic EMT corps. At The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Regular admission prices. 795-7777 or www. loftcinema.org.

Wednesday / September 5

10-11:30 AM: Tucson J Nature Talk: “Developing a Sense of Place: BioGeography of the Sonoran Desert” with Luiza McKaughan. Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Register at www.tucsonjcc.org or call Jennifer Selco at 299-3000.

Thursday / September 6

7-8:30 AM: Tucson J Meet Your Plants and Birds: Nature Walk along Loop Trail. Members, free; nonmembers, $5. Call 299-3000. 10 AM-NOON: Tucson J class, Creating a Work of Jewish Art: Performance. Taught by Debra Levasseur-Lottman. Continues Thursdays through Dec. 13. $10 per class. Contact Jennifer Selco at 299-3000. 7-8:30 PM: Chabad Tucson presents My Greatest Touchdown, A Player’s Journey from Football to Faith, with Cal Murray, football player for Ohio State University, now

known as Yosef Murray. Advance tickets, $15; at door, $18. At The Tucson J. RSVP at www. ChabadTucson.com/NFL.

Wednesday / September 12

8-9:30 AM: Jewish Business Network meeting. Continues second Wednesday of month. At the Tucson J. 299-3000, ext. 241, or concierge@jewishtucson.org.

Sunday / September 16

10 AM-NOON: JFCS CHAI Circle meeting presents Breathing and Meditation with Marsha R Drozdoff, ACSW, LCSW, for women with or survivors of cancer. Free. At Tucson J. RSVP to Irene Gefter at 795-0300, ext. 2271 or igefter@jfcstucson.org 10:45 AM: Cong. Chofetz Chayim Women’s Academy of Jewish Studies annual women’s book brunch, with Esther Becker presenting “The Scent of Snowflowers” by Rivka Leah Klein. Book and brunch $36. For book and reservation call Esther at 591-7680. 11 AM-1 PM: Tucson J Simcha art show reception with the artists, in the Fine Art Gallery. 299-3000. 5-8 PM: Tucson J annual Topgolf fundraiser. At 4050 W. Costco Dr. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Caitlin Dixon at 299-3000, ext. 176 or cdixon@tucsonjcc.org.

NORTHWEST TUCSON

ONGOING

Jewish Federation-Northwest chair yoga with a Jewish flair taught by Bonnie Golden. Mondays, 10-11 a.m. $7 per class or $25 for four. 505-4161 or northwestjewish@jfsa.org. Northwest Needlers create hand-stitched items for donation in the Jewish community. Meets at Jewish Federation Northwest Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. RSVP to judithgfeldman@gmail. com or 505-4161. Jewish Federation-Northwest mah jongg, meets Wednesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., 5054161. Chabad of Oro Valley adult education class, Jewish learning with Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 1217 W. Faldo Drive. 477-8672 or www.jewishorovalley.com.

UPCOMING

Monday / August 27

5-6:30 PM: Jewish Federation-Northwest book club discusses “Before We Were Yours,” by Lisa Wingate. 505-4161.

Sunday / October 7

9 AM-3 PM: Jewish Federation-Northwest Fourth Annual Mah Jongg Tournament and Silent Auction. At Jewish Federation Northwest, 190 N. Magee Road, Ste. 162. $40, includes breakfast and lunch. RSVP by Oct. 3 at 505-4161.

PUBLICITY CHAIRPERSONS Closing dates for AJP publicity releases. Email releases to: localnews@azjewishpost.com Mail to: Arizona Jewish Post 3718 E. River Rd., Suite 272, Tucson, AZ 85718 Or fax to: 319-1118

PUBLICATION

DEADLINE

Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct. 12

Aug. 21 Sept. 4 Sept. 17 Oct. 3

Explore our website

azjewishpost.com News and views from the Jewish world from Tucson to Israel — Iceland to Tunisia. For advertising opportunities, call 319-1112. August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

OUR TOWN Wedding

Courtesy Tucson Jewish Community Center

In Focus

Campers at the Tucson Jewish Community Center’s one-day adult camp on July 29 find their inner artist during a paint-and-sip arts and crafts session.

J’s one-day adult camp lets grown-ups in on summer fun Thirty-seven campers joined the Tucson Jewish Community Center’s one-day adult camp on July 29, enjoying traditional camp activities such as a talent

show as well as a variety of class options, including cooking, yoga and J-Wave Glide-Fit floating fitness, held in the pool.

Elder Camp adds new dimension to J’s Elder Rehab

Photos: Sharon Arkin

Fifteen people took part in Elder Camp, a Tucson Jewish Community Center first, on five consecutive Sunday afternoons ending July 1. The camp was the brainchild of recent University of Arizona graduate and Elder Rehab volunteer Rina Ornelas Ybarra, one of five bilingual volunteers who have conducted Elder Rehab’s exercise and cognitive stimulation sessions for memorychallenged seniors in Spanish. Elder Rehab is accepting applications for the fall 2018 semester, which begins the week of Sept. 10. For information, contact Sharon Arkin, Ph.D., at sharonmerlearkin@gmail.com or 603-2912.

Elder Camp volunteer Rina Ornelas Ybarra and Ofelia Morales, a sevensemester veteran of Elder Rehab, show off arts and crafts creations.

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Elder Camp participant Tom Shelby gives his cup tower two thumbs up.

Hochberg-Lappitt Rachel Hochberg and Andrew Lappitt were married on July 8, 2018 at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, New Jersey, with Rabbi Cecelia Beyer officiating. Rachel is the daughter of Sharon and Mark Hochberg of Plainview, New York. She graduated from the University of Arizona, receiving a bachelor’s degree in science education. She is a chemistry and forensic science teacher at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in New Jersey. Andrew is the son of Nancy and Marc Lappitt of Tucson. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, and received a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Rutgers University. He works for an engineering company in Hamilton, New Jersey. Rachel and Andrew reside in Rahway, New Jersey.

Adoption

Rabbi Ruven Barkan and his wife, Adina Weber, adopted a daughter, Aracely Roberta Barkan, on July 12, 2018. Aracely was born April 23, 2017. Grandparents are Sally Weber and Malcom Katz of Encino, California, and the late Jerry Weber; Morris and Sharon Barkan of Tucson; and Eileen and Michael Riley of Tucson. Greatgrandmother is Gertrude Sternberg of Tucson.

OUR TOWN People in the news Myles K. Beck received the Edwin N. Sommer Award from Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity at its 2018 International Convention in Los Angeles on July 14. The award is presented occasionally to a ZBT alumnus for “selfless dedication to the ideals of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.” Beck is a 1967 graduate of University of Missouri. In the early 1980s, he was instrumental in the revival of the Alpha Omicron chapter at the University of Arizona and the establishment of the Alpha Omicron Building Corporation, and continues to be involved with both entities. Beck has been in the insurance industry in Tucson for 45 years. He is a member of the Arizona Jewish Post advisory board, a past board chair of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging, a past board member of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and currently vice-chair/treasurer of the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona. Rabbi Avraham Alpert has joined the board of Interfaith Community Services. Alpert has served as the spiritual leader of Congregation Bet Shalom since 2012 and was ordained as a rabbi in May 2017 after studying at the Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles. He has served as a cantor for 18 years in Arizona, Nevada and California. He holds a bachelor of music education degree from the Herberger College at Arizona State University. Tom Warne was elected chair of the Campus Research Corporation, a nonprofit organization that manages the development, operation, marketing and leasing of the University of Arizona Tech Parks. Warne is a commercial real estate developer who has developed commercial office, industrial, and retail space. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1965. He is the immediate past chair of the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, is a past chair of the Tucson Jewish Community Center and has served on the board of Tucson Hebrew Academy. Mara Aspinall is a new member of the Campus Research Corporation board of directors. Aspinall is the president and CEO of the Health Catalysts Group, a company devoted to the growth of new healthcare companies in Arizona. She is a Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Women’s Division Lion of Judah. Send news of your simchas to localnews@azjewishpost.com or call 319-1112

Business briefs Susannah Castro recently joined the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona as Women’s Philanthropy director. She brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit administration, including posts focused on community outreach, development, and public relations, most recently as director of operations for the Star Foundation. In August 2015, she founded a nonprofit organization, The Cree Project, in memory of her son Cree, who she lost at age 19 to the opioid epidemic. Her volunteer hours are dedicated to conducting educational outreach to children ages 10-18 regarding the dangers of opioid use. Castro also served as director of operations for the Border Community Alliance and artistic director at the Tubac Center for the Arts. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, with a minor in media arts, from the University of Arizona, and will complete her master’s in social work from Arizona State University in 2019. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Castro has lived in Southern Arizona since she was 2. She is an artist and writer, with paintings in private collections throughout the country.

Andrew Rosenfeld recently joined the Tucson Jewish Community Center as digital and design manager. Rosenfeld grew up in Tucson, and attended Catalina Foothills High School. Shortly after graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the event and design industry, playing a major role in bringing together the Oscars, Grammy’s, and Kids Choice awards. He also created and designed Avenue Magazine. After spending the last 10 years designing for stars such as Alicia Keys, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Katy Perry, as well as re-branding major companies such as Wet Seal and Tilly’s, Rosenfeld decided to move back to Tucson, where he also had a hand in designing Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink.

Debe Campbell recently added the role of director of communications to her duties at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, overseeing marketing, public relations and promotion. She also continues in an expanded role as the assistant editor at the Arizona Jewish Post, where she has worked for the past eight months. Previously, she worked in the refugee resettlement program with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. With bachelor’s degrees in journalism and public relations from Northern Arizona University, Campbell has a long career in news and magazine writing, marketing communications, and public relations.

“CLIPPER VAC®” & FURMINATOR® SHED-LESS TREATMENT FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR PETS

tues - sAt 8Am - 4pm

All Breeds dogs & CAts

The Profe ssional Pe T salon

VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED Doggie Day Care • Nail Clipping • Gentle Expert Handling •Appointment Requested

NOW FEATURING www.groomingdalestucson.com

292-9436 • 4759 N. 1st Ave.

(just south of River)

Debbie Claggett is the new sports and recreation operations director at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Claggett comes to the J from a career in triathlon retail and event management. She and her husband, Seton, started TriSports.com in 2000 and grew it into the largest triathlonspecific retailer in the world. Her focus was on sponsorship, community partnerships and customer service, and she was the race director for their nonprofit, TriSports Racing, which produces the Deuces Wild Triathlon Festival. Claggett attended the University of Arizona where she earned a B.S. in molecular and cellular biology, along with several minors, including Judaic studies.

and each month your Jewish child age 6 months to 8 years will get a FREE Jewish book or CD in the mail. Go to jewishtucson.org. August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

PLAN FOR THE HOLY DAYS

DEADLINE FOR GREETINGS IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2018

The Arizona Jewish Post will again observe Rosh Hashanah with a beautiful special edition.

Sending good wishes to your friends and relatives through this holiday issue assures you that no one will be forgotten. Don’t leave for vacation and return too late to place your personal holiday greeting in the Arizona Jewish Post. For your convenience, we will accept your greeting now for the August 31 Rosh Hashanah issue! A - $45

B1 - $3

D - $95

a n a h S ’ L Tova u Tikatev

We wish e ver in the Jew yone communit ish - $30 y a very 2 B happy & h ealt New Year hy this y a M YOUR NA ear ME be a y e

ac of pe ll for a

AME

N YOUR

AME

C-

$75

be u e yo h t y a n i M d e rib f Life c s o in k y o p p Bo ha year a for althy age) e ess h m l na and erso rp

ou or y

(

May the New Year Be Ever Joyous for You and Your Family

E-$

(or your personal message) YOUR NAME

N UR

RN YOU

Personal greetings only. For business and organizational greetings, call 319-1112.

YOU

MAIL TO: ARIZONA JEWISH POST, 3718 E. River Road, Suite 272, Tucson, AZ 85718. Please run my greeting in your holiday issue. I would like ad (circle one) A, B1, B2, C, D, E Name & Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City, Zip & Phone:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ The name(s) on the message should read: __________________________________________________________________________

All greetings must be paid for in advance. Enclosed is my check made payable to the Arizona Jewish Post for $__________________ or Charge my MC, Visa, Discover or Amex: ________________________________________________________ for $______________ Signature:_________________________________________________

Exp. Date_________________________________________

If you wish to write your own message for ad C or D, please do so on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form. If you have any questions, contact the Arizona Jewish Post at 319-1112 or ofﬁce@azjewishpost.com.

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Dynamic duo to expand arts, culture, film at Tucson Jewish Community Center DEBE CAMPBELL AJP Editorial Assistant

Photo: Debe Campbell

ook for some new directions in arts and culture programming at the Tucson Jewish Community Center with the addition of a dynamic duo of new managers, Katie Spector and Jeremy Thompson. Together they will focus on enriching community development, using innovative and creative ways to bring more people and diversity of age, background and perspectives into the J. Spector’s first introduction to the J was as a gym member last year, where she dropped 100 pounds. Thompson first came to the J as a summer camp coordinator more than 25 years ago, and later as an artist in residence while finishing his teaching certificate. “But the J has grown over the last quarter of a century, especially in the last year,” says Thompson. “All the recent renovations involve the community concept, so it feels like a place to bring people together. People here believe in the idea of community and building programs with heart.” Born and raised in Ohio, Spector has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bowling Green State University. She spent a year as a Masa Israel Teaching Fellow then joined Hillel at the University of Arizona as an Isra-

Katie Spector and Jeremy Thompson, the Tucson Jewish Community Center’s new arts and culture managers, in the J’s Sculpture Garden

el Campus Initiative engagement coordinator. She looks to expand the Tucson Jewish International Film Festival taking it into its 28th year. Already she is facilitating the 15-member festival committee as it hones its final picks for the January event. “We look to grow the festival quality through the diversity of films, keeping those fans for the last 27 years

happy, while bringing new blood into the tradition,” she says. That includes creating event opportunities to wrap around films for a diverse mix of youth and adults. As she also will facilitate BBYO activities, she looks forward to adding other film events such as Teen Screen and Hillel Screen to target younger audiences. A graduate of Prescott College, Thompson has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood gifted education, art and instructional design. He brings 20 years of experience from work with Tucson Unified School District. “We look to help all Tucson residents understand that the J is more than just a gym or early education program. It has a legacy of doing honorable and important work that needs extra exposure. The core vision is preserved, but the non-Jewish community needs to be aware of all that is going on here. That goal is to create access points so they can discover what else there is here,” he says. His vision includes growing the culinary arts program, expanding already strong language classes, extending musical offerings and, with a gallery improvement, providing additional opportunities for local artists to display work. Thompson is a practicing artist and musician. He also wants to facilitate new adult programming with instructors who have strong content backgrounds.

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-1

Temple Emanu-El plans eclectic fall concerts

Photo courtesy www.anarchestra.net

hree concerts at Temple EmanuEl this fall offer a mix of jazz, classical and what can only be described as “an instrument petting zoo.” “First, we’re bringing in two really genre-bending jazz bands on Aug. 25,” says Robert Lopez-Hanshaw, choir director at Temple Emanu-El. The headliner is Resurrecting Id, which combines jazz-based improvisation with rhythmic components of progressive rock and metal, as well as other influences from European art music to Middle Eastern. The band, says Lopez-Hanshaw, is the brainchild of Chris Herald, who holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in saxophone performance from the University of Arizona. Herald also plays with the Avanim and Armon Bizman ensembles at Temple Emanu-El. The opener for this show will be Mesquite, a “desert-soul” band that combines soul, jazz, R&B, and psychedelic rock. Doors for this Saturday night concert open at 7:30 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $10 at the door.

Some of Anarchestra’s unique instruments

On Sunday, Oct. 7, Temple is partnering with the Tucson Children’s Museum to host Andy Thurlow with his project Anarchestra. Anarchestra is a collection of oneof-a-kind instruments, largely built of metal, which were designed to bring out compelling sounds and be playable by anyone, regardless of training, LopezSee Concerts, page S-3

AMERICAN SMOOTH • WALTZ • FOXTROT

ur ule yo Sched30-minute Free on today! less

Single & Couples • Private Lessons Group Class • Dance Parties • Kids & More! 8035 N. Oracle Rd Studio Hours 10am-9pm mysticrhythmsballroom.com 520.395.2464 mystic@mr-ballroom.com

PASO DOBLE • RHYTHM • VIENNESE WALTZ

• INTERNATIONAL STANDARD • QUICKSTEP • RUMBA • CHA CHA • EAST COAST SWING • WEST COAST SWING • MAMBO •

• SAMBA • BOLERO • SALSA • TANGO • MERENGUE • JIVE • ARGENTINE TANGO • LATIN • 2-STEP & MORE •

S-2

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

JHM’s new interactive core exhibit prioritizes local voices

The Jewish History Museum’s ‘Meanings Not Yet Imagined’ exhibit comprises six displays, including ‘Mapping MIgration’ and ‘Antisemitism and Exclusion.’

he Jewish History Museum, open by appointment only during the summer, will reopen Friday, Aug. 31, with a new core exhibition, “Meanings Not Yet Imagined.” “Meanings Not Yet Imagined” is the final stage of a curatorial project that began with the installation of the Holocaust History Center’s “Intimate Histories” exhibition in 2016, explains Bryan Davis, JHM executive director. “These exhibitions illuminate the richness and complexity of the Jewish experience represented by individuals across Southern Arizona,” he says. “Meanings Not Yet Imagined” provides opportunities for individuals across the community to share their families’ experiences in the formal space of the museum. The exhibits explore themes of immigration, discrimination and community building. The exhibition is modular and uses a variety of media, which allows for the development of additional content over time. “Meanings Not Yet Imagined” comprises six displays, including “Mapping Migration: A Photographic Memoir Project,” presented as a digital exhibit that maps the trajectories of Jewish migration to Southern Arizona across generations through triptychs of historical and contemporary family photos. A call for photos remains open for this display. “Antisemitism and Exclusion” is a listening station that allows visitors to explore curated clips of interviews with

individuals who discuss various forms of institutional discrimination that have been experienced in Southern Arizona, and how those instances of discrimination have been challenged. An interactive digital display introduces our community rabbis and the Jewish calendar to museum visitors. “This exhibition is important for several reasons. It brings a sense of cohesion to the whole museum project in terms of curation, programming and the overarching ethic of the work. We are inviting the community to participate in the telling of our history in an inclusive rather than authoritative way,” says Davis. “In developing this exhibition, we wanted to find new ways to witness the past through the present, prioritizing voices within our community, unlike the traditional ‘authoritative’ position that institutions have often held in presenting history. Through interactive media within the exhibits such as touch screens and listening stations we invite the community to engage actively with content that represents our collective past and present simultaneously,” adds Nika Kaiser, JHM curator. The museum campus, which includes the Jewish History Museum and the Holocaust History Center, is located at 564 S. Stone Ave. For more information, visit www.jewishhistorymuseum.org or call 670-9073.

CONCERTS

man jukebox,” is an American piano virtuoso living in Ireland who has had a long and colorful career. He has recorded more than 20 CDs with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Czech National Orchestra, and others; and he has performed for various heads of state, including the presidents of Mexico and the United States, says Lopez-Hanshaw. Syme’s concert, which is a fundraiser for Temple Emanu-El, will include classical music, Jewish music, and a few contemporary pieces, including one written by Lopez-Hanshaw. The concert is at 7 p.m., and tickets are $30. For more information, call 327-4501.

continued from page S-2

Hanshaw explains, adding that the event will be “an ‘instrument petting zoo,’ an exhibition, and a performance, all rolled into one. Families and young children are welcome; the instruments will be open to all.” The event begins at 1 p.m. and admission is $5 per person. Finally, international concert pianist David Syme will perform on Saturday, Nov. 3. Syme, who many Tucsonans may know as “the hu-

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-3

Jewish artists to present ‘Simcha’ at the J PHYLLIS BRAUN AJP Executive Editor

hirteen members of the Tucson Jewish Artists will present a group show, “Simcha,” in the Fine Art Gallery at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Aug. 26-Oct. 3. The group, which numbers around 25 visual artists, meets several times a year under the auspices of the Tucson Jewish concierge. The show’s name, “Simcha” (Hebrew for joy) reflects the artists’ hope that by sharing their creative talents, they “inspire, excite and bring a little joy” into a viewers’ day, says Bonnie Pisik, who is coordinating the show. A reception with the artists will be held Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The show will include paintings, jewelry, pottery, enamel work, and sculpture. Pisik will exhibit “Pueblo De Noche,” reverse-painted glass. “By meticulously applying more than 30 layers of bold, iridescent colors,” she explains, “the artwork radiates a multidimensional, shimmering and reflective aura.” The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona commissioned one of Pisik’s “Tree of Life” triptychs for the lobby of the Harvey and Deanna Evenchik Center for Jewish Philanthropy. Martin R. Levy will display pieces from his Kristallnacht Menorah Series. Created from broken glass, the menorahs commemorate the 80th anniversary of the “Night of Broken Glass,” the destruction of Jewish businesses and synagogues in Germany that many historians see as the beginning of the Holocaust. “At the same time, I have chosen the menorah as my ‘canvas’ to celebrate the Festival of Lights and all the uplifting significance that light may have for any of us,” Levy says. Lynn Rae Lowe will show two metal sculptures, part of the Etz haChayim series she is creating on the Sephirot (in Kabbalah, the 10 attributes through which God manifests) and its holy sparks. “I call them ‘Nitzozots,’ the Sephirot’s holy sparks, representing our efforts to redeem the sparks created when Hashem manifested our world,” Lowe says. Jacqueline Cohen will display vibrant acrylic paintings and life study photographs. Cohen also is known for her original jewelry creations. The other featured artists are Daryl

S-4

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

‘Pueblo De Noche’ by Bonnie Pisik, reverse painted glass, 24” x 24”

“Kristallnacht Menorah” by Martin R. Levy, glass and aluminum, 12” x 8”

‘Nitzozot Binah’ by Lynn Rae Lowe, mild steel with patina, 18”

‘View of the Kotel’ by Jacqueline Cohen, acrylic, 16” x 20”

Cohen, Sarah F. Frieden, Ann Lapidus, Anne Lowe, Jere Moskovitz, Laurie Sherman, Julie Szerina Stein, Kayrn Vampotic and Nan Wollman.

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-5

S-6

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Hadassah, Loft to show film on women’s ambulance corps CURT SCHLEIER JTA

zalah. The corps caters to a religious Jewish community with particular needs and customs — including one custom that can increase the tension for some patients in already stressful emergency situations. The strict boundaries between men and women are familiar to anyone who has attended an Orthodox synagogue or has read the stories of airplane flights being delayed because haredi Orthodox men refuse to sit next to women. In the event of a medical emergency, the male Hatzalah volunteers may touch women — if, for example, a woman needs to be moved to a stretcher or requires assistance while giving birth. But while Jewish law has its exemptions, women concerned about the rules of modesty have plenty of reasons to prefer treatment by a female EMT. “93Queen,” Orthodox filmmaker Paula Eiselt’s bigscreen debut, documents one woman’s attempt to create an all-female version of Hatzalah with only strictly observant Orthodox members. In a statement, Eiselt explains that over four years of filming, she essentially operates as a one-woman crew. Hadassah Southern Arizona is partnering with The Loft Cinema for a screening on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. “We are promoting ‘93Queen’ to our members and to the entire Jewish community of Tucson because it highlights strong women,” says Hadassah Southern Arizona President Anne Lowe, who notes that Hadassah’s logo states: “Hadassah, the power of women who do.” “In this movie, there are Jewish women who are powerful do-ers!” says Lowe. The film, she says, also exemplifies Hadassah’s motto for the past 106 years, “Aruchat Bat Ami,” or “The Healing of the Daughter of my People,” which comes from the book of Jeremiah (8:22). The woman behind the female corps is Rachel “Ruchie” Freier, a lawyer and Borough Park native. She assembles a group of volunteers who are tentative at the start. And, not surprisingly, her plan sets up a clash with the establishment Hatzalah and its supporters. Opponents threaten to boycott the hospital that is training the women and the companies that sell them medical supplies. They also post nasty comments on Twitter, such as “God have mercy if you wait for them to get their make-up and the right dress on.” But Freier’s leadership and inner strength help the members of what they call Ezras Nashim (“helping women”) persevere. “The worst thing you can tell me is that I can’t do something because I‘m a woman, a religious woman,” she says. Part of Freier’s fortitude manifests itself in a myway-or-the-highway manner. When she insists that

Photo: Julieta Cervantes

ike many heavily Orthodox sections of Brooklyn, Borough Park has been served for decades by an all-male volunteer ambulance corps called Hat-

Rachel Freier, left, is the protagonist of ‘93Queen.’

only married women can join the team, some members object — including an experienced EMT who recently became religious — and others resign. “There’s a whole host of issues that come up in a marriage that will give you that level of maturity,” she says. Though the film is gripping, the viewer is never entirely sure how it all works. The women on call respond from wherever they are to the scene of the emergency. However, it does not appear that Ezras Nashim owns its own ambulance. It contracts with a private company to provide patient transport. Who staffs that ambulance? Men? Do the women EMTs accompany patients in the ambulance? There are other questions. At one point Freier says she refuses to let the project fail because that might blemish her image and hurt her plans to run for a judgeship. Was the ambulance fight just a way to build a political base, to get her name out there? Does it matter? In the end, Freier must be doing something right: Last year, Ezras Nashim won the New York Basic Life Support Agency of the Year award, a high honor. And in 2016 Freier was elected as a judge in New York City’s 5th Civil Court District, becoming what is believed to be the first Hasidic woman elected to public office in the United States. Eiselt calls her film a story of “proud Hasidic women challenging the status quo of their own community and refusing to take no for an answer from the all-powerful patriarchy.” Regardless of your background — religious or atheist, feminist or nonpolitical — “93Queen” is a fierce and inspiring film that will get your heart pumping. AJP Executive Editor Phyllis Braun contributed to this report.

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-7

S-8

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

In this advertising directory, we present some of the many wonderful arts companies in Tucson:

ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE www.theatre.arizona.edu • 621-1162 Arizona Repertory Theatre is a unique theatre company within the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. ART presents six productions each season with over 100 performances from September through May. Modeled after professional theatre companies, ART consists of students from the Acting and Musical Theatre program with students from the Design and Technology program providing production support. Arizona Repertory Theatre invites you to experience the future of theatre and “See Tomorrow’s Stars Today!”

(800) 838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

ARIZONA ROSE THEATRE www.arizonarosetheatre.com • 888-0589 The Arizona Rose Theater celebrates 32 years this season, its second season in the Tucson Mall. Opening the season is a sequel to last year’s popular show, “Musical World of Disney” (Aug.-Sept.), followed by the comic thriller “Deathtrap” (Sept.-Oct.), “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” (Dec.), “Crimes of the Heart” (Feb.March), and the musical “Little Women” (April-May). Rose offerings also include opera and an education program with classes in drama, voice and more.

DEGRAZIA GALLERY IN THE SUN www.degrazia.org • 299-9191 Paintings and sculpture spanning six decades of Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia’s career are featured in “DeGrazia’s Chickens,” a new exhibit at the Gallery in the Sun. Chickens were a favorite subject of the artist who depicted them as everything from a folksy background detail or fashion accessory, to heroic portraits and textile designs. This exhibit is currently on display through Jan. 30, 2019.

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY www.arizonatheatre.org • 622-2823 Arizona Theatre Company opens its 52nd season with a comedy by Karen Zacarías, “Native Gardens,” Sept. 8–29 at the Temple of Music & Art, followed by “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,” a tribute to a best-selling author and humorist, Oct. 20-Nov 10. “The Music Man” marches into Tucson Dec. 1–Dec. 30, followed by August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running,” Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, “American Mariachi,” March 9 – March 30 and “Things I Know to Be True,” April 20 – May 11. ARTISTS AT WORK 326-5676 A centrally located gallery and gift store featuring handmade stained glass, sterling silver jewelry, Native American jewelry and pottery, talavera, paintings, Judaica, and more, at affordable prices. Local and international artists are represented. Visit the charming, unique, colorful atmosphere of this Tucson store — a wonderful discovery — a place you will want to bring your friends. Your first visit will enchant you. A feast for the eyes. Definitely an experience! Tucson’s Hamsa center. Stained glass commissions welcome. BALLET TUCSON www.balletucson.org • 903-1445 Ballet Tucson’s 2018 Fall Concert, “Spirit Garden,” is a unique commemoration of the “Day of the Dead” with original choreography set to music by Tucson’s celebrated troubadours, Calexico. “Boler-O” is a pulsing, energetic rendition of Maurice Ravel’s masterpiece. “I’ll See You in My Dreams” (premiere) is a tribute to the Great American Songbook of the ’20s and ’30s performed with live music by The Great Banjo Summit. Oct. 12-14 at PCC Center for the Arts. Tickets at

BROADWAY IN TUCSON www.broadwayintucson.com • 903-1445 Broadway in Tucson/A Nederlander Presentation is part of the nationally recognized Nederlander Producing Company of America. Since their first season, Broadway in Tucson has brought more than 1,100,000 patrons to the touring Broadway experience. Now presenting in the historic Centennial Hall, this season offers six full week shows as well as a special weekend event. Broadway in Tucson accepts senior, military and student discounts with a valid ID.

DESERTVIEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER www.dvpac.net • 825-2818 Located just north of Oro Valley is a hidden gem of local, national, and international entertainment — SaddleBrooke TWO’s DesertView Performing Arts Center. This fall, they are featuring “The 3 International Tenors” (performing Sept. 5) — an incredible concert that pays homage to the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, and Enrico Caruso. Immerse yourself in the most memorable songs ever written, including “Time to Say Goodbye,” “Ave Maria,” and “Nessun Dorma.” FOX TUCSON THEATRE www.foxtucson.com • 547-3040 The meticulously restored 1930s Fox Tucson Theatre has a proud tradition of bringing the community together by providing world class entertainment. Each season we add another layer of entertainment history to the patina of the “Crown Jewel of Downtown.” This season the Fox is embracing it all with its biggest season yet! There is something for every music and comedy lover this season from industry icons and legends to exciting new artists — tickets at www.foxtucson.com. INVISIBLE THEATRE www.invisibletheatre.com • 882-9721 Invisible Theatre celebrates its 48th anniversary with an exciting mix of contemporary works like “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,” solo journeys like “Zero Hour” and special events like “A Converstion with Edith Head” that offers something for every theater-goer. Our selections provide unforgettable moments that will thrill, inspire, and engage you! Invisible Theatre got its name from the invisible energy that flows between performers and an audience that makes the magic of theatre. Let the magic begin! See Directory, page S-10 August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-9

DIRECTORY continued from page S-9

THE LEARNING CURVE www.thelearningcurvetucson.com Now in its 17th year, The Learning Curve offers intriguing topics presented by outstanding scholars who delight in teaching. From single lectures followed by gourmet lunches in the Food for Thought series to multi-session classes in art, music, literature, history and more, plus travel programs, writing workshops and special events, this independent arts and humanities program provides opportunities to explore new ideas and enjoy learning for the love of it. LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP www.livetheatreworkshop.org 327-4242 Live Theatre Workshop produces accessible and affordable professional theatre and theatre education that entertains, educates and enlightens. This nonprofit theatre is supported by generous people who appreciate LTW’s Mainstage plays, Family Series productions, Etcetera Late-Night shows, and year-round theatre education for youth. Tickets are available in six- or four-show series or individually, with discounts for preview and Thursday shows and for military, students and seniors. THE LOFT CINEMA www.loftcinema.org • 795-0844 Described by Filmmaker Magazine as being “geared truly toward cinephiles of nearly every stripe,” and praised for its “phantasmagorical programming … and astute choice of guests,” the Loft Film Fest was created in 2010 as a showcase for the very best independent, foreign and classic cinema. The festival provides a unique setting for film fans to experience hand-selected festival favorites from Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, etc., and to meet internationally renowned artists from the world of cinema.

ROADRUNNER THEATRE COMPANY www.roadrunnertheatrecompany.org 207-2491 Reviewer Chuck Graham says “The Last Five Years,” now playing, “will grab your heart before you know it.” The Roadrunner Theatre is proud to present this wonderful musical, starring Chach Snook and Jodi Darling. Tickets are still available! Go to www.last5years.brownpapertickets.com or call 207-2491 for reservations. Coming up: “The Underpants” by Steve Martin, “The Real Machiavelli” by Monica Bauer, classics from Noel Coward and Tennessee Williams, and much more. THE ROGUE THEATER www.theroguetheatre.org • 551‐2053 The Rogue Theatre is an intimate Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theatre in the heart of Tucson, adjacent to a large parking lot. The Rogue won the 2012 American Theatre Wing (founder of the Tony Awards) National Theatre Award. The Rogue’s 14th season features Bertolt Brecht’s masterpiece “Galileo,” Simon Stephens’ “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night‐Time,” Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”; Mary Zimmerman’s “The Secret In the Wings”; and Arthur Miller’s profound “The Crucible.” SONORAN GLASS SCHOOL www.sonoranglass.org • 884-7814 Fall at Sonoran Glass School means fire, art, and education. The first weekend in October brings the Pumpkin Fiesta, an annual event featuring over 100 colorful pumpkins on display. This November, Sonoran Glass School, in collaboration with Tucson’s Holocaust History Center and The Tucson Jewish Community Center, will present free, values-based experiential programming to commemorate the 80 years that have passed since Kristallnacht. On Dec. 8, explore local handmade glass gifts at the Winter Open House. SOUTHERN ARIZONA ARTS GUILD www.southernarizonaartsguild.com The Southern Arizona Arts Guild,

TALAVERA SALE 2400 N. Campbell Ave. (520)326-5676 Tues. Wed. & Thurs.9:30am to 6pm Fri. & Sat. 9:30am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 5pm Closed Monday S-10

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

with over 200 members, works to facilitate the practice, improvement and display of local art. A mixture of seasoned artists and emerging talent, Guild members meet monthly to share their passion for the advancement of local art. The organization also hosts art shows throughout the community. SAAG owns and operates a Gallery and Gift shop in the Casas Adobes Plaza featuring member creations. The Gallery also offers classes taught by members. TRUE CONCORD VOICES & ORCHESTRA www.trueconcord.org • 401-2651 True Concord Voices & Orchestra’s 15th season is “Luminous” with a variety of performances designed to move, enrich and inspire! The classical performances encompass great masterpieces, relevant modern music, and innovative newer works. Performances begin midOctober with the season continuing through March. Six diverse programs, each with multiple concert performances, are scheduled at various acoustically superb music venues and churches in Tucson and Green Valley. Subscription packages and individual tickets are at www.trueconcord.org. TUCSON DESERT SONG FESTIVAL www.tucsondesertsongfestival.org (888) 546-3305 On Jan. 28 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, George Hanson will lead the discussion “What is Latin Style?” with a distinguished panel, including Tucson Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jose Luis Gomez and Israeli guitarist and composer Adam del Monte. The Jewish “Ladino” experience will be part of the conversation. On Jan. 30 at UA Fred Fox School of Music, scenes from del Monte’s new Flamenco opera “Llantos 1492” will be introduced in concert form, examining the Jewish experience in 15th century Spain. TUCSON FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL www.tucsonfringe.org The Tucson Fringe Festival celebrates the diversity of performing arts from all over the country. Each year, Tucson Fringe is host to 20 shows from acrobats to magic, stand-up to multi-media performance art, original musicals, personal memoirs and everything in between. Each show is only $10 (plus a one-time purchase of a $3 festival button) and 100 percent of ticket revenue goes directly back to the performers. All performance venues are downtown within walking distance of each other.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORIC BLOCK www.tucsonmuseumofart.org 624-2333 Celebrating its 95th anniversary season, the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block will feature three major exhibitions: “30 Americans: The Rubell Family Collection,” showcasing works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades; “Carlos Estévez: Entelechy,” works by the Cuban-born artist; and “Travelogue: Grand Destinations and Personal Journeys.” The museum will also offer three select exhibitions and highlights from its permanent collection. UA PRESENTS www.uapresents.org • 621-3341 Take an adventure with a vibrant lineup that will invigorate your senses, spark your imagination and ignite your passion for the performing arts. UA’s professional multi-disciplinary arts presenter brings awe-inspiring events to Southern Arizona in five distinct genres including jazz, dance, family, classical and spotlight. Most performances are held in the historic Centennial Hall. Discounts are available for seniors, military and students with a valid ID. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FRED FOX SCHOOL OF MUSIC www.music.arizona.edu 621-1655 The 11th annual Music + Festival will present the music of Claude Debussy, in commemoration of the 100th year since his death, and Daniel Asia, in honor of his 65th birthday and his 30 years in residence at the UA’s Fred Fox School of Music. With a major conference, symposium, and seven concerts, this year’s festival will feature guest speakers and performers, as well as distinguished UA faculty, students and ensembles. WINDING ROAD THEATER ENSEMBLE www.windingroadtheater.org 401-3626 Winding Road Theater Ensemble celebrates its 10th anniversary of quality theater in Tucson with three Main Stage Productions, including “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire, “Stupid F#!*ng Bird” by Aaron Posner, and “Eight 10s in Tucson,” a new 10-minute play festival. The company is also introducing Winding Reads, a series of three staged readings, featuring works by local playwrights Toni Press-Coffman and Monica Bauer.

An Artful Experience at the Casas Adobes Plaza

All local art for the home, patio & you! • Ceramics • Glass Art • Jewelry • Paintings • Textiles and Fiber • Handbags • Photography & more

GALLERY & ART GALLERY

CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY CLASSES! Each class is taught by a Guild Member. Students leave with a finished piece of art or jewelry.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Join us the weekend of November 24 & 25 for the Plaza Palomino Holiday Art Show. 7119 North Oracle Rd., Casas Adobes Plaza www.southernarizonaartsguild.com (520) 437.7820 Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm Sun 11am to 3pm August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-11

S-12

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

Museum tells story of family killed for hiding Jews in WWII PENNY SCHWARTZ JTA

emorial plaques bearing the names of Poles killed for rescuing Jews line the pathway leading to a small, austere structure built into a hillside in this rural village in southeastern Poland. In the center courtyard, a large slab is inscribed to the memory of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The quiet, reflective space sets the stage for the haunting story that unfolds within the building, a museum that memorializes Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, local farmers who sacrificed their lives and those of their six young children for sheltering eight Jews during the Nazi occupation. Opened in 2016, the Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in World War II is the first national museum to honor Poles who aided Jews during the Holocaust. In 1995, Józef and Wiktoria Ulma were posthumously named Righteous Among the Nations by Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. More than 6,800 Poles have been recognized for risking their lives to save Jews, the largest number from any individual country. The museum’s permanent exhibit seeks to shed light on the Polish righteous and those who assisted Jews during the Holocaust. There are similar institutions dedicated to righteous gentiles in France and Germany. But beyond the historical chronicle, says director Anna Stróż, the Markowa museum offers “an important universal message about being human in inhuman times.” Beginning in the autumn of 1942, during the Nazi occupation of Poland and following roundups and killings of Jews in the region, the Ulmas offered shelter to eight Jews at their farmhouse in Markowa: Saul Goldman of nearby Łańcut and his four sons, and Genia Grünfeld, her sister Lea Didner and Didner’s daughter, all of Markowa. The group hid in the family’s attic for about a year and a half. Goldman, a cattle dealer, and his sons helped the Ulmas with farm chores. In the early morning of March 24, 1944, the Ulma farmhouse was raided by Nazi officers and members of the Blue Police, the police forces in German-occupied Poland. The Ulmas likely were ratted out by Włodzimierz Leś, a

Photo courtesy the Ulma Museum

MARKOWA, POLAND

The six Ulma children, seen here with their mother during their last summer alive, were killed after watching their parents’ execution for harboring Jews.

local policeman who knew the Goldmans from Łańcut. The Jews in hiding were murdered first. Next the Nazis killed Józef and Wiktoria, who was seven months pregnant. The commanding officer, Lt. Eilert Dieken, then ordered the murder of the six Ulma children. Under Nazi rule, harboring Jews was an offense punishable by immediate execution. Leś was shot by Polish underground soldiers a few months after the Ulmas’ massacre. Some 90,000 people have visited since the museum here opened in March 2016. This summer, the Polish Cultural Institute New York is featuring the Ulmas’ story in an exhibition on the fence outside the Polish Consulate in Manhattan. In Markowa, the museum’s permanent exhibit draws on historical records, original documents and artifacts from the Ulma family and local residents, as well as personal testimonies. Explanatory information is in Polish, English and Hebrew. The museum has a stunning collection of photographs taken by Józef Ulma, an amateur photographer. Before the war, approximately 120 Jews lived in Markowa. Thanks in part to the efforts of eight Polish families, some 21 Jews are known to have survived. Visitors can “uncover” photographs of Jewish hiding places by tilting back small steel covers. One tells of the rescue efforts of Jan and Helena Cwynar, who sheltered Abraham Segal. Now 86 and living in Israel, Segal is See Museum, page S-14

Create your own private art gallery! Large or small, Mo’s does it all: Framing, picture hanging & art installation

3650 E. Fort Lowell Rd. (520)795-8226 www.mosgallery.com • mo@mosgallery.com August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-13

MUSEUM continued from page S-13

the only remaining Jewish survivor from Markowa. Local Poles who denounced their neighbors for sheltering Jews also are part of the exhibit. Poignantly, the museum features a one-to-one scale re-creation of the interior of the Ulmas’ modest home. Furniture, a workbench and other objects provide a palpable feel of their simple lives. Yet Józef ’s farming interests and techniques were cutting edge for the time, and he was a beekeeper, bred silkworms and grew fruit trees. Books and photographs suggest that Józef was well-read and reveal a rural family surprisingly engaged in the wider world beyond the daily challenges of farm life. While the courage and heroism of the Ulma family is widely acknowledged, some Holocaust scholars have cautioned that the exhibit’s focus on rescuers may leave visitors with the erroneous impression that it was common for Poles to as-

S-14

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018

sist their Jewish neighbors. In fact it was not, and even in cases where Poles risked their lives to save Jews they had to fear their Polish neighbors betraying them. (The Ulma Museum does note clearly that only some Poles saved Jews.) The scholars’ concern comes amid the Polish parliament’s passage last year of a law that would have criminalized ascribing blame to the Polish state or Polish nation for Nazi crimes against Jews or suggesting that Poland bears some complicity for the Holocaust. At the request of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, lawmakers voted in June to moderate the law, making it a civil and not a criminal offense. Stróż said her museum takes care to present the full spectrum of attitudes and negative behavior that was present during the period. Rabbi Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi of Poland and a U.S. native, called the museum a worthy endeavor, and said he was satisfied in the way it addresses difficult issues in local Polish-Jewish relations. This article was sponsored by and produced in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute New York, a diplomatic mission of Poland’s Foreign Affairs Ministry that promotes comprehensive knowledge of Poland, Polish history and national heritage.

Add a little class to your busy schedule this fall!

ARTS MUSIC HUMANITIES LITERATURE HISTORY

Explore new topics, delve deeper into long time interests and connect with others who share your passion for learning.

• Celebrate the genius of Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim with Richard Hanson. • Spend a morning enjoying brunch and Brahms with Bob Bernhardt. • Get to know the great women of American literature with Bill Fry. • Travel back in time to explore French palaces with Kevin Justus, the Greek islands with Bella Vivante and the conclusion of World War 1 with Richard Cosgrove. • Enjoy gourmet lunches and intriguing lectures in our Food for Thought series. • Consider the relationship between art and religion with Mike Dominguez. • Listen to the music of Chopin performed by Alex Tentser as you learn about his life and work. • Exercise your writing muscle in workshops with Molly McKasson and Sheila Bender. • Join us for an action packed New York theatre tour led by Richard Hanson.

Visit www.thelearningcurvetucson.com to view the complete fall schedule. Call 520-777-5817 to request a printed copy.

August 17, 2018, ARIZONA JEWISH POST

S-15

S-16

ARIZONA JEWISH POST, August 17, 2018