A Publication of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Greensboro, North Carolina www.shalomgreensboro.org
VOL. 44, NUMBER 6 - FEBRUARY 2018, SHEVAT - ADAR, 5778
FOSTERING COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES WHICH STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH JEWISH LIFE LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY
Volunteers Needed for Telethon Sunday, February 4 9 a.m. – Noon
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Page 2 – Triad Jewish Film Festival Tickets on Sale Page 3 - Impact: Hank Brodt’s Story and Holocaust Education Pages 8-9 – Babkas and Vodkas Women’s Event Photos
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Federation
Triad Jewish Film Festival
Greensboro Jewish Federation invites all members of the legal profession, law students, and guests to the
February 10-25
The annual Triad Jewish Film Festival features six thought provoking and engaging films from around the world. The six films will run from February 10 - February 25 and will be shown at RED Cinemas, 1305 Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. Tickets are $11 in advance, $12 at the door, $6 students, $60 - REEL DEAL (tickets for all showings). Order tickets online at www.myTJFF.com. Call the Greensboro Jewish Federation at (336) 852-5433 if you have any questions. Tickets on sale now! Thank you to our 2018 Triad Jewish Film Festival sponsors: 88.5 WFDD, Our State Magazine, RED Cinemas, Andrew Bowen Photography, GIA: Drink.Eat.Listen, Pinnacle Financial Partners, DMJ & Co., Harris Teeter, Replacements, Ltd., Smith Street Diner, Bank of Oak Ridge, Elizabeth’s Pizza at Quaker Village, Proximity Hotel, Havana Phil’s Davidoff Lounge, Well.Spring, The Phoenix Company, Community Housing Solutions, 1618 Downtown, Renaissance Community Co-Op, Osteria, Jewish Foundation of Greensboro
(See more on our sponsors on the back cover of this newspaper.)
February 2018
Cardozo Society Program “Avoiding and Addressing Sexual Harassment Claims”
Ben-Gideon
A discussion with four outstanding panelists: Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon Campus Rabbi American Hebrew Academy William P.H. Cary Partner, Brooks Pierce
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Seth R. Cohen Partner, Smith, James, Rowlett & Cohen David Moff Managing Consultant, JER HR Group
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Telethon Volunteers Needed Moff
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. HQ Greensboro 111 West Lewis Street Cost: $25 Lunch will be provided. Please rsvp by noon Monday, February 26 to Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233 or email dhines@shalomgreensboro.org.
Application has been made to the Board of Continuing Legal Education of the NC State Bar for Continuing Education Credit. This course is not sponsored by the Board.
Mitzvah Day Sunday, May 6
February 4 9 a.m. – noon Volunteers needed! Register online www.shalomgreensboro.org or call Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233
A Special Thank You to our corporate partner Community-based Tikkun Olam, with two dozen volunteer opportunities in the community — meal making and delivery, working with elderly, homeless, animals, gardening, and more.
More information coming soon.
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From the Campaign Trail Brian Ross Men’s Campaign Chair 2018
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s I sit down to write this surrounded by eight inches of snow, and a day spent sledding with Keira, Isaac, Liam, their friends from B’nai and my parents, I am reminded of one of the reasons Kendra and I moved back to Greensboro. Mishpacha/family. This is the word that I associate with Greensboro Jewish community. Given many of us are related (or at least we
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Federation were before moving to Florida…) what strikes me overall is that the community wants to spend time together. When our campaign team was working to plan kickoff, the suggestion I received most when describing the idea of not having a formal dinner, was ‘you need to leave time for friends to socialize’. While I didn’t understand this suggestion at the time, I get it now. The parts of the Kickoff Event that moved
me was hearing about JTriad spending time together, watching groups of friends get together at downtown restaurants to talk and socialize, seeing first timers welcomed, hearing about what a moving experience the AHA students had, and watching everyone try navigating to see their friends in the somewhat tight confines of the Triad Stage lobby. The dinner and speaker, no matter how great they are, is background for a community that needs a date in the calendar to see each other. It may be through the eye of a parent, but it always feels like life is moving at light speed, from parenting to jobs to volunteering. The ability to stop and see friends and community is a nice respite from the
SHALOM GREENSBORO 3 planned chaos of our lives. The Greensboro Jewish community comes together at kickoff outside of our confines of Temple, Synagogue, Chabad, AHA or B’nai and we get to experience an evening as a whole community - enjoying each other’s company. Shortly after kickoff I was at the funeral service for my (Great) Aunt Jan. I was struck not by the sadness, but by the celebration of a long life, well lived, and the stories of each grandchild who thought they were her favorite. It was also a recognition that her moving to Greensboro all those years ago was ultimately responsible for my parents moving to this amazing community that Kendra and I are privileged to live in.
IMPACT: Hank Brodt’s Story and Holocaust Education
hrough the impact of generous donors, the Greensboro Jewish Federation supports a variety of resources that help to educate on the Holocaust. Resources include: • The Miriam and Abe Brenner Holocaust Education Scholarship Fund of the Greensboro Jewish Federation held at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, to foster greater understanding by non-Jewish students of Jewish issues, particularly the Holocaust, by providing scholarships for educational programs. • The Shelly and Frank, z”l Weiner Fund established at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro for Holocaust education to increase the number of NC teachers exposed to Holocaust education. • Resource materials* are available at the Greensboro Jewish Federation for teachers to utilize to educate students on the Holocaust. • Scholarships to high school students to attend the March of the Living – eight were given in 2017, 14 in 2015. • In 2016-2017, the Federation subsidized students from Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies to study the Holocaust abroad. The above items represent only a portion of Holocaust education resources available in Greensboro and throughout North Carolina. Shalom Greensboro Newspaper looks forward to sharing more resources in a later issue. *The resource materials may be checked out through Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233. Below please find a moving story about Hank Brodt, a Greensboro Jewish community member and a survivor of five concentration camps.
I was Twenty-Two Years Silent ‘Hank the Tank’ - as he is known to fellow travelers on the annual March of the Living trip from Greensboro - is an energetic and kind man with a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell. He is a local legend in the Greensboro Jewish community and is beloved by all, but his story reaches much further and extends halfway around the world and to a time that Hank would like to make sure that history never
Hank Brodt speaking to audience in Ft. Bragg, N.C. in 2016. forgets. from April to June 1944. Over 10,000 Jews Hank Brodt was born in December, native to Boryslaw were shot by Germans 1925 in Boryslaw in the southern part of or murdered in the camps. Poland. His mother was bedridden and From childhood to young adulthood, Hank was sent to an orphanage at age six. this was Hank Brodt’s world. On April 12, In 1939, at the age of 13, Hank was sent 1944, at the age of 19, Hank was sent to home from the orPlaszow, a concenphanage, where he tration camp. A Hank is a survivor of five camps, last saw his mother. version of the camp including four concentration camps From ages 13-14, was featured in the and one forced labor. Hank was libhe never slept two film Schindler’s nights in the same List. Hank was then erated from Ebensee concentration place. sent to Mathausen camp in Austria on May 6, 1945. This was the concentration camp Ebensee was part of the Mathauyear also that where he was forced sen network of concentration camps Poland was invaded to work in the salt and was one of the worst camps with by the Soviet Union mines. This was one the highest death rate. forces. In 1941, of the largest forced Boryslaw fell under labor camps which German control had 85,000 prisonwhen the German ers at its peak and army arrived. The Germans murdered history estimates the unknown death toll approximately 300 Jews the day after they between 122,000 and 320,000. arrived and by the end of November, 1941, Hank’s first hand report is valuable the German security police murdered an for us today and his memories serve as an additional 1,500 Jews. In 1941-42, many important reminder in today’s world. Jews also died from hunger and disease. “Humanity was a strange word,” said Then in November, 1942, about 8,500 Hank of this time, recounting an incident Jews from Boryslaw and surrounding when a German SS officer threatened him villages were sent to concentration camps and he responded, “I didn’t kill. I didn’t (Janowska or Belzec). The murder of Jews steal. Why am I here?” The German officer continued in Boryslaw until the end of walked away. Hank said, “I defeated a June 1943, when German forces totally German that day.” liquidated the ghetto and remaining Jews Hank is a survivor of five camps, were deported to different labor camps including four concentration camps and
one forced labor. Hank was liberated from Ebensee concentration camp in Austria on May 6, 1945. Ebensee was part of the Mathausen network of concentration camps and was one of the worst camps with the highest death rate. In the days preceding May 6, prisoners heard gunshots in the distance and they thought that the American and British troops were nearby. Hank shared his story from that day at Ebensee. “At 6 a.m., they called the reveille and all prisoners went to the square. The Camp Commander demanded that all interpreters come forward. The interpreters announced that we were going to head to the mountains to avoid the incoming troops. We waited in the barracks and the Americans arrived around 1 p.m. I sat on my bunk crying. I was alone in the world and did not know where to go.” Hank recounted the hours and days after the Americans liberated him and others from Ebensee concentration camp. No one had any money and the Red Cross brought food. The weather was warmer and everyone’s shoes were falling apart. Some people returned to the villages and homes. Others had no place to go. Hank went to work for the Army for room and food. He was sponsored to go to the United States by a Sergeant who was a German refugee. He arrived in New York City on Thursday, March 17, 1949 – St. Patrick’s Day. Hank recalls that music was playing, there was a parade and it was a happy atmosphere. He found work on Canal Street making $30/week of which $22 went each week for room and board. “I wanted to forget,” Hank said. “I didn’t want to talk about it.” For the next twenty-two years, Hank never spoke of what he went through. As he made his way to North Carolina and began a life in High Point and Greensboro, he eventually became involved with Temple Emanuel and he began to open up about the memories from his time as a prisoner in concentration camps. He credits Rabbi Fred Guttman and Rabbi Andy Koren with encouraging him to talk about his experiences. Rabbi Fred Guttman said, “I could go on and on about my very special friend
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Federation
February 2018
By Marilyn Forman Chandler, Executive Director
it is that when we think of winter, we think about snow e could barely hear our and dreams of boots walking on the winter wondersnow as we hiked early this lands. morning for a bit of exercise I ask simand to check on the neighilar questions borhood. We walk every day, about our putting newspapers up on annual camneighbor’s doorsteps or checkpaign. Each ing to make sure the street Marilyn Forman Chandler year, we begin lights are on during our evening anew with new walk. Only one or two dog chairs, a new theme, goals, lovers were outside and maybe one or two events and visits with new and cars. The Brown Bark Hill was empty and current donors. We attempt to bring in creglistened, with the pure beautiful white ativity and try to be unique in our efforts. snow. Now, snug in my warm house, it is This year, we started our 2018 camstill snowing outside my window as I write paign in the Fall for the first time with this column. Children pass by dragging incredibly generous matching funds from sleds behind them, clothed in scarves, The Leon Levine Foundation from Charhats, and winter coats of multi colors. lotte and from Deep River Partners in Snowballs are playfully tossed in the air. Greensboro as well as additional matching The snow is inches high by now. Laughfunds from a number of individual donors. ter is in the air, and the letter carrier just These matching contributions truly made pulled up to our mailbox! a difference! To date, we have raised over What is it about the snow that makes some of us feel renewed and rejuvenated? Is $800,000 which represents an increase of 14% over those same donations in last year’s it the memories of childhoods; our own or our children’s? Is it that everything becomes campaign. WOW! Thank you for meeting the match and to many for being the match! white and appears clean and we get to start Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers all over again? Is it about winter and chestwho helped at the first ever December nuts roasting and the smell, sounds and “Be The Match Phone-a-thon” which was look of the open fire in a fireplace? Maybe
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so successful that we hope to make it an annual event! Thank you to those donors who answered the call. For those volunteers who assisted in December and for those who love helping out in February, we need you, our Super Heroes to join us once again for our February 4 Telethon, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon at the Federation. Please contact Dianne Hines, dhines@shalomgreensboro. org or (336) 852-5433 x233 to volunteer. I am hoping that we can keep up this momentum and make the 2018 campaign a stellar year! In addition to the total dollars raised, we are also hoping that the number of donors will also increase. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had 100% of our Jewish community as engaged members of the Federation? After all, it’s snowing out and maybe dreams can come true.
IMPACT: Hank Brodt’s Story and Holocaust Education...continued from page 3 Hank Brodt. He is truly a unique and special individual. I met Hank nearly 15 years ago and encouraged him to go on the MOTL. He has now gone on nine marches. In our community, Hank continues to lecture at colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools and churches on the Shoah. In his words, he lectures to honor ‘those who perished.’ Hank has become an integral part of our Jewish community. Thank you Hank so very much for all that you have done to educate us, our children and the greater community!”
Hank now shares his story during speaking engagements throughout North Carolina and Virginia. He gets satisfaction when people come over and say it was a beautiful story – how could you have lived through that? “Americans will never understand,” Hank said. “I tell my story so that it will not be forgotten. I saw too much to ever completely let hatred and resentment go, but I still see the beauty of the world. I am reminded of the passage in the Torah which says, ‘Thy shall not perish from the
world’. “A student once asked me, ‘Would you ever forgive them? I said after thinking for a few moments, Forgive them? I don’t know. But I will never forget,” Hank recounted. To learn more about Hank’s story, download Hank Brodt’s Holocaust Memoirs: A Candle and a Promise on Kindle. The book was written by Hank’s daughter, Deborah Donnelly.
Federation Staff Enjoys Outing at ‘Reconsidered Goods’ Staff members at Greensboro Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation of Greensboro and Jewish Family Services met on December 19 for a year-end team building and creative arts and crafts event. The team donned colorful aprons and made coasters – all at ‘Reconsidered Goods’ shop. The aprons featured in the photos were hand sewn by Josie Kite, Angel Aprons. Weekly, Josie is at the Greensboro Farmer’s Curb Market.
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y family was very assimilated into the greater Greensboro community, as opposed to our friends who moved here from majority-Jewish communities in the Northeast. As a child, I learned to do many of the things that my non-Jewish friends did. We did not keep kosher, and I grew up playing more sports than my northern counterparts did. Ellen, who came of age in Savannah, Georgia and Virginia Beach, had a similar experience. Because we were friends with so many non-Jews, both our families concentrated on our Jewish roots. At the same time, being a minority, gave our Jewish traditions a greater importance; we appreciated them all the more because of how scarce they were. Ellen and I believe that being Jewish really means that you need to give back to your community—the Jewish community as well as the greater community. I have been involved in the Natural Science Center because of my science background in medicine, as well as the Family Foundation, which supports the arts and lots of human
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Create a Jewish Legacy Donor Spotlight: Ellen and Sigmund (Sig) Tannenbaum
interests, including specific Jewish causes and the Eastern Music Festival (EMF), which my parents were integral in founding. Among serious concert musicians, EMF is known to be the best summer music on the East coast, and I am pretty proud of that because it puts
Greensboro on the map. My mother, Leah, who was a big proponent of EMF herself, is an inspiration to both Ellen and me. She taught us that if you are able to volunteer your time, that is wonderful; and if you are able to donate funds, that is also incredibly important. Ellen’s father, who assisted in liberating concentration camps at the end of WWII, taught us the importance of remembering our Jewish roots. We strive to pass these lessons on to our son. Certainly his education at B’nai Shalom has been instrumental in helping us reinforce both the concept of tzedakah and the value of tradition to him. We enrolled him there beginning in pre-school because we wanted him to have a basis in Jewish tradition that we could not have given him on our own, and he certainly received that. B’nai
Shalom additionally became a lifelong investment in his incredible secular education. At one point, Ellen asked Rabbi Havivi if he would teach a bat mitzvah course for her and several other women who had missed that experience as teenagers. He agreed, and she began her yearlong course of study, which involved learning basic Hebrew. When she inquired if our son’s first-grade Hebrew text, which he had mastered with ease, could be used as a guide, she was told that it would be too advanced for her. Eventually Ellen did learn to read Hebrew and chant Torah, and she performed beautifully at her bat mitzvah. In fact, we have both become a little more observant because of our exposure to B’nai Shalom, and our son’s experiences have given us a greater appreciation for Judaism. We both think it is important for Jews to continue to lead the way in tzedakah to benefit our greater community while building the Jewish community and ensuring its future.
The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Growth Tops $76 Million 2017 Year End Report
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ince its inception in 1995 with assets of $500,000, the Foundation has exhibited exceptional growth illustrating the true philanthropic character of the Jewish community. The Foundation ended 2017 with 296 funds, adding 16 new funds, which include seven Donor Advised funds, seven Affiliate funds and two Designated funds established during the year. Create a Jewish Legacy added six new legacy commitments and Lion of Judah Endowment welcomed a new member to the National Honor role. Contributions to the Foundation totaled over $4.5 million. We issued 1,225 distributions with over $5 million being distributed to Jewish and secular charitable organizations.
On the horizon for 2018, DonorCentral will be updated with a new platform formatted for viewing funds and requesting distributions on cell phones. We are looking forward to this new version of DonorCentral and hope it will encourage more usage and provide greater convenience for our donors to make distribution requests. Some of the highlights of 2017 include: • Welcoming four new Board members to the 2017 – 2018 Foundation Board at a Board Member Orientation. • Spring cocktail reception hosted by Masood Vojdani of MV Financial, Inc., at the home of Joyce and Bob Shuman. • Women’s Joint Opening Luncheon attended by over 120 members of the
The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro welcomes new staff member
Jessica Wisniewski Manager of Finance and Operations
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essica graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Hospitality Management. After graduation, she moved to the New York City area where she worked at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in hotel management. After a few years, Jessica & her husband (Gregg) moved to Philadelphia, and she started working in the accounting office of the Westin Philadelphia as well as the Embassy Suites. While working in both New York & Philadelphia, Jessica went to school to pursue an MBA in Accounting and graduated in May 2012 from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Jessica moved to Greensboro in January 2013 with her four-month old daughter and husband. From September 2015 until June 2016, Jessica worked at B’nai Shalom Day School as the Interim Business Manager. Since then, she has been involved in volunteer work in the area and has enjoyed spending time with her two children (Emma (5) and Olivia (almost 4)). Jessica also started in the GLFI program this fall, and she is very excited to be a part of it.
community, held at the O.Henry Hotel and featuring special guest author, Susan Silver. • Lion/LOJE joint event with the Greensboro Jewish Federation at the Reynolda House Museum, where over 50 women from different Federations throughout North Carolina, enjoyed a special Georgia O’Keeffe tour followed by luncheon. • Celebrating the Foundation’s 21st anniversary, Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director’s 20th anniversary with the Foundation, and honoring Freddy Robinson as Exemplary Professional Advisor, at a beautiful gala coordinated by Sara Lee Saperstein and Cathy Levinson, and generously sponsored by Masood Vojdani of MV Financial, Inc., and featuring nationally recognized author, Franklin Foer. • Producing a new Foundation video featuring donors and their legacy stories, generously sponsored by PNC Bank, produced by Gefen Productions. • Printing an updated edition of the Create a Jewish Legacy Book of Life, adding ten new legacy stories to the Book. • Sponsoring a Sunday Jazz in the Park event at LeBauer Park, where guests enjoyed outside dining while listening to
the music of local jazz musicians. The accomplishments of the Foundation would not be possible without the exceptional leadership and commitment of the Board of Directors, led by Joyce Shuman and the Investment Committee, chaired by Tom Sloan. We would like to see continued growth in our number of donor advised funds and endowment funds and will work to strengthen our relationships with our affiliates. We are grateful to our donors, affiliate organizations and volunteer leaders, whose guidance ensures the growth and strength of the Foundation. You may make a gift of almost any size, either during your lifetime or through a bequest. Every gift is one of consequence to the Jewish community. The Foundation offers various types of funds including Philanthropic funds, Designated Endowments, Lion of Judah Endowments, Perpetual Campaign Endowments and Donor Advised funds. Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director is available to meet with you personally to assist with implementing your philanthropic goals. Susan can be reached at (336) 852-0099.
Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro DECEMBER 2017 IN MEMORY The Weisberger Family Philanthropic Fund By: Lance Gordon in memory of Eugene Weisberger, z”l IN HONOR The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Chair’s Discretionary Fund By: Paul Lieb in honor of Freddy Robinson
We apologize if we have overlooked anyone’s contribution. Please contact the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro at 336-852-0099, and we will make sure to include you in the next issue. Thank you. Donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro to honor a Special Occasion, as a Get Well Wish, In Memory of, or In Honor of a friend or loved one.
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We thank the following people for their contributions to Jewish Family Services. All contributions to JFS are used to support JFS programs and services and those in our community unless otherwise specified by the donor. Jewish Family Services Bernice and Zev Harel Ruth and Joshua Hoffman Sue and Jimmy Klau In Honor: Of: the birth of John Conner Andrews From: Steve Shavitz Of: the birth of Ava Ruth Cohen Roytman From: Sarah Malino Of: the birth of Ezra Chai Lawrence Frazier From: Sarah Malino Of: From:
Janie Silvers’ birthday Peggy and Nat Bernstein
In Memory: Of: Jeanette Levy From: Eleanor Procton Steve Shavitz Van Fund In Memory: Of: Jeanette Levy From: Polly and Buzz Strasser We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, x222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue. The minimum donation for each submission is $10. Thank you.
Caregiver Group for Spouses February Meeting The JFS Spouses Care Group will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m. at JFS. Join with others who are caregivers and share resources and experiences in a friendly and confidential setting. Please contact Deborah Frisco, MSW, LCSW at (336) 852-4829, x226 for more information.
Jewish Family Services
February 2018
Light One Candle—Bringing a Holiday to Life Light One Candle is a Jewish Family Services program that connects seniors with a family or another person to make Chanukah more festive. The program was piloted by Katy Claussen in 2016 with the aim of bringing seniors and families together to light Chanukah candles, sing, and share each other’s company. This year, with the help of the Leon Levine Foundation and funding to hire Jenny Schultz, Program Specialist, JFS was able to double the program. Seniors were paired with families in our community and were provided with an electric menorah, song sheets, gelt for dreidel playing, and general instructions. The feedback from everyone has been overwhelmingly positive. Last year, many of the families remained connected, an outcome we hope to see again. For more information about events for families and children, email Marion Gilligan lighting candles with Micah and Jenny at jschultz@shalomgreensboro.org Noam Avital.
Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Pliner Scholarship Open Rosalyn Saltz did not attend college; her family could not afford the cost. While she continued to learn independently, her lack of a university education was a lifelong regret. Her three daughters conceived of a fund to help others achieve what their mother only dreamed of doing. The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro will be offering one scholarship in the amount of $2500 for the academic year 2018-2019. Eligible candidates are young adults who are residents of either North or South Carolina and are pursuing full-time
JFS Presents:
Successful Negotiation Strategies for Women Learn techniques and approaches that will help you hold your own In the workplace and in everyday life. Sindy Martin of Smartin Center for Professional Development will guide us though an interactive program to help you achieve your goals. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. Jewish Family Services Register at bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org or (336) 852-4829, x225
post-secondary education in an accredited program. The selected recipient must demonstrate a commitment to advancing women in leadership roles as well as in a field of their choice and be involved in Jewish life. The Fund is celebrating its tenth year and has assisted eight recipients in their
pursuit of college and post-college work. Applications and guidelines are available at www.shalomgreensboro.org or contact Betsy Gamburg, Director, Jewish Family Services in Greensboro, N.C. at (336) 8524829, x225 or bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org. Applications are due the last day of March.
A Word from Our Social Worker By Deborah Frisco, MW, LCSW January and February are not easy months. Despite the occasional 65 degree spike in weather, the days are short and we need to make an effort sometimes to take care of ourselves. Do get outside on sunny days and take your dog for a walk. A simple walk can rejuvenate you or change your mood. Eat savory comfort food made from tasty colorful root vegetables. Grab a good book and read in front of a sunny window. Now that the holidays are over don’t stop en-
joying your friends and family gatherings. Staying social has been shown to help keep the doldrums away. If you think your winter blues are more than just the doldrums and you feel anxious, depressed, tired or frequently angry, it might be a good time for a mental health checkup. I am in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays and am happy to talk with you on the phone to see if an appointment is the right course of action for you. Our services are sliding scale and always confidential. I can be reached at (336) 852-4829, x226.
JFS Chai Notes invites you to:
Shards & Chardonnay
A Mosaic Art Workshop with Lia Miller Monday, February 12th, 1-3 p.m. At the Jewish Federation Building
RSVP to Katy Claussen so we have materials for you. (336) 852-4829 x228 kclaussen@shalomgreensboro.org Materials are provided, however you are encouraged to bring small items to personalize your mosaic. This program is funded in part by the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.
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Christmas at Cone at 41! For the 41st year, Jewish volunteers helped at Christmas at Cone and Wesley Long Hospitals so that regular volunteers and paid staff could have the opportunity to spend the holidays with their families. Volunteers provided assistance including manning the front desk, helping serve meals to patients, serving in the cafeteria, and assembling trays for food delivery. Volunteers also worked in the hospitals’ gift shops. Over the years, there has been such positive feedback from staff and others who appreciate the Jewish community’s effort to help on these two days. This year we received a letter from a retired minister who voiced his thanks for the work our volunteers do and for helping others to be able to celebrate Christmas. Bob Bessey, Director of Volunteer Services at the hospitals, put it succinctly when he said, “You folks are truly awesome!” Volunteering not only helps the patients, the families, and the hospital workers by providing many additional sets of needed hands, but there are many benefits for the volunteers themselves. Meeting new people, learning new skills, gaining experience, and improving self-esteem are but a few advantages to volunteering. JFS has many volunteer activities throughout the year, many of which are family friendly and provide families with the opportunity to contribute and work together. If you or your family are looking for volunteer opportunities, please contact David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator at (336) 8524829 x227 or email dfrazier@ shalomgreensboro.org.
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Joyce and Bob Shuman in the Gift shop
Maddie Reed (left), Cathy Levinson (middle), and Sarah Malino (right) are ready to help at the Wesley Long information desk.
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Kelly Pearlman and Rachel Villalba worked hard in the kitchen but enjoyed themselves.
Robert and Marilyn Chandler (stand- Stuart Kaufman works on assembly Sheryl Miller working on the cafeteria ing) with Betsy Gamburg (left) and and delivery at Wesley Long. line at Cone Hospital. Caredith Gillis (right) at the Cone Hospital information desk.
New Children and Family Program Focuses on the Meaning of Our Names By Jenny Schultz, Program Specialist On a chilly day in January, 15 families gathered at Jewish Family Services for a parent and child activity. The goal of “Everybody Has a Name” was to explore the importance of names in the Jewish tradition and to allow families to come together to discuss why parents chose certain names for their children and what special meaning they hoped to convey. Children took the most important information from these discussions and created a work of art. As facilitator, it was wonderful to move around the room and hear families dialoging and to see the myriad ways
JFS Tai Chi Program Wraps Up
In partnership with the Piedmont Triad Regional Agency on Aging, the JFS Congregational Nurse program started a second Tai Chi program at Jewish Family Services in November that continued through January. Our participants enjoyed this mild form of exercise while having fun and socializing. Mary Lou White, the instructor, states that “Tai Chi is a graceful, low-impact exercise that can benefit people of all ages”. Practitioners use elegant, controlled movements as they flow from one pose to the next. Since Tai Chi is low-impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, it is generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. It focuses on mental and spiritual aspects integrated into movement. The particular type of Tai Chi utilized in this
children expressed themselves creatively. No less interesting was listening to the children share the information with the larger group. Noah Swick, age 8 told his mother as they were leaving, “I had fun with you mom and learned what my name meant”. A parent shared this sentiment afterwards, “I am so glad we got to take part in the session as a family. It was a wonderfully meaningful way to spend the afternoon”. Creating opportunities for parents and children to learn and grow together is a priority for children and family programming at JFS. Future programs will also focus on parent education. As the Program Specialist, I am always interested in events for families and children. Please feel free to contact me with any ideas for the future. I can be reached at (336) 852-4829, x235 or jschultz@ shalomgreensboro.org
class was developed by Dr. Paul Lam and is specifically focused on the needs of older adults. The benefits of Tai Chi include: decreased stress, anxiety and depression; improved muscle strength; improved balance and stability; enhanced mental capacity and concentration; development of deeper breathing; and an increase in overall well-being. Evidence also suggests Tai Chi may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of falls. To quote one participant, “The class is helping build strength and improve balance and besides, we are having fun!” Please let Marlene Baruch, JFS Congregational Nurse, know if you have any interest in future programs like Tai Chi. She can be reached at mbaruch@ shalomgreensboro.org or (336) 852-4829, x224.
This program was made possible in part by the Leon Levine Foundation.
Shaina Luft shows off her craft project that explores family names in a recent JFS Children and Family program.
Jewish Camp Scholarship Applications Close Feb. 28 JFS wants to help you send your child to camp and has funds for middle class families who are challenged by the cost of camp. Applications for JFS scholarships for approved overnight Jewish summer camps are due Feb. 28, 2018. Please contact Betsy Gamburg at bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org or 336-852-4829, ext. 225 for questions or for an application. Applications are also available at www.shalomgreensboro.org. The scholarship is available for multiple years and all information is strictly confidential. If you are a first year camper attending an approved Jewish overnight summer camp, you may be eligible for a One Happy Camper Incentive grant. Go to www. onehappycamper.org to learn more and apply. If you have questions related to this program, please contact Noam Soker at the Federation at nsoker@shalomgreensboro. org or (336) 852-5433, x221.
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Babkas & Vodkas
A Women’s Philanthropy Favorite The third annual ‘Babkas & Vodkas’ Women’s event was held at GIA: Drink.Eat.Listen on January 11. More than fifty women attended and had a fabulous evening featuring delicious latkes, orange and cinnamon babkas, plus a festive vodka cocktail created especially for the group by the mixology expert at GIA. Women’s Campaign Chair Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding said, “Wow, what a fabulous night for Jewish women in Greensboro! Talking to everyone at our event, I was reminded why Babkas and Vodkas is one of my favorite women’s events of the year. I am so proud to be a member of our vibrant Greensboro Jewish community!” Women’s Philanthropy is headed by Ellen Samet. To learn more or get involved, contact Emily Gray at (336) 852-5433 x237.
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Christmas at C one Deborah Kintzing, Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding, Rachel Wolf
Marissa Milstein, Victoria Sheridan, Rebecca Levy, Kara Rothberg, Rebecca Chabrow and Emma Coltoff
A tradition that has endured in the Greensboro Jewish community for more than four decades continued on December 24 and 25 with the annual Christmas at Cone volunteer mitzvah. One hundred and eight volunteers worked at Wesley Long and Cone Hospitals for 506 volunteer hours so that employees could spend the day with their families. Tammi Thurm, Dazzle the Clown and Kevin Thurm
Marsha Glazman, Judith Hammer, Rabbi Rebecca Ben Gideon
Alexa Cutler Sue Simmons, Tammi Thurm, Donna Cohen
Ricki and Sidney Gray
Erin Rosen, Erica Procton, Dana Schleien, Caryn Herman
Christina Shiffler, Noam Soker, Dianne Hines
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Spend the day with Pamela Ehrenberg on February 21!
Join PJ Library for a fun filled February day with Pamela Ehrenberg, author of multiple PJ books including“Queen of the Hannukah Dosas” and “Planting Parsley.” Got a PJ Our Way tween? Check out and “Ethan, Suspended.”
Preschool Read Aloud
Thinking About Jewish Summer Camp? Ready for sun, sand and summer? Winter won’t last long. It’s time to sign up for summer camp! The Greensboro Jewish Federation is a proud partner of One Happy Camper. In three easy steps you could receive a grant to go to camp! 1. Find a camp you like and register for camp! A list of participating camps is available on onehappycamper.org 2. Fill out the application for One Happy Camper. Application on the top right corner of the One Happy Camper website. 3. Check with Noam Soker if you are eligible for the grant; nsoker@shalomgreensboro.org Summer is going to be great with One Happy Camper!
Location: B’nai Shalom Day School Time: 10:30-11 a.m. Space limited.
An Afternoon with the Author Location: Benjamin Public Library Time: 4 - 5 p.m. Read and learn with Pamela!
RSVP to Ashley Garcia RSVP to Noam Soker (336) 855-5091 or (336) 852-5433 x221 or agarcia@bnai-shalom.org nsoker@shalomgreensboro.org Books available for pre-order Books available for purchase at the event. *The Jewish Book Council is comprised of American Hebrew Academy, B’nai Shalom Day School, Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel, Chabad and the Greensboro Jewish Federation.
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2018 Grant Application Available This is the moment many nonprofit organizations within North and South Carolina have been waiting for, the 2018 BJH Foundation Grant application is available online at our newly revised website. Complete the application now by visiting www.bjhfoundation.org as the filing deadline is fast approaching. The website is updated, fresh and easy to navigate. Click on the “Grants” drop down at the top of the webpage. Make sure to read the “Guidelines” carefully before completing the application. Applications can be disqualified if information is not complete. BJH Foundation puts its emphasis in two major areas for funding programs for Jewish adults; best practices and socialization programs. Best practices programs include: Case Management with a psychologist or social worker, Congregational Nurse, Dementia or memory impairment enrichment, Group Day Care and Respite programs, New and Innovative programs. Socialization programs include: Community Building, Education and furtherance of Jewish values, Dementia or memory impairment enrichment, Food Distribution, New and Innovative programs, Transportation. We encourage you to let other nonprofit organizations working with the Jewish adult population know they could be eligible for a grant. Don’t forget to bookmark the website as there will be updates with useful information throughout the year. The “Library of Resources and Articles” page
will continually grow, containing useful information about many topics. If you are in Guilford county and want more information about the adult population you could visit Senior Resources of Guildford, http://www. senior-resources-guilford.org. This organization is very helpful in connecting people to various services and programs. Another organization providing interesting activities and information is Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro, http:// www.shepctrg.org. Of course, you will always find programs and resources at Jewish Family Services of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Temple Emanuel and Beth David Synagogue. In order for BJH Foundation to continue to enhance life for Jewish adults we need feedback from you. We encourage all of you to think about the life you envision in your retirement years. What are some of the ways you may need assistance? What are some of your social and educational areas of interest? Where do you envision yourself living as you gracefully age? These are just a few of the questions the BJH Foundation Board tries to answer each year when awarding grants. Of course it is important to note we always welcome contributions. Growing the balance of our funds invested with the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro allows greater amounts of money to be allocated each year as grant awards. For more information, please contact Wendee Cutler at (336) 854-8400 or email wcutler@bjhfoundation.org.
News from JTriad JTriad is starting 2018 with a bang! The group has been busy planning
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On February 10, JTriad will show its support for the Triad Jewish Film Festival with “Mac’s & A Movie” event by first swinging by Mac’s Speed Shop for dinner at 6 p.m. before heading to Red Cinemas to see the movie, Women’s Balcony.
Next, the group will be rooting on the Carolina Thunderbirds hockey team at a home game in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 17. One of JTriad’s biggest events is our Annual Purim Party. This year’s party will be held on March 3 – mark your calendars! For more details and to stay updated on all events, join the JTriad Facebook group or visit: www.jtriad.com.
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A Pre Passover Cooking Demo & Tasting with chef par excellence Sylvia Fallas Monday March 12th 7 p.m. At the Home of Lizzie Applebaum Sylvia is a Brooklyn-based food blogger, cooking instructor, and recipe developer. Her focus is simple, delicious, and healthy family meals with a twist. Although she has a BA in Health and Nutrition Sciences, she’s not afraid of butter! Follow her cooking adventures on her website, cookingformypeople.com.
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r. Suess’ birthday, March 2, has become a nationwide reading celebration. A time of year to celebrate the magic of reading. And Reading Week at B’nai Shalom is nothing less than magical. With the much anticipated week falling during Purim, the 2018 Reading Week will be a real treat for students and their families, and the entire community as well. To tie in with Purim, this year’s reading week theme is Carnival. The school has so many Photos are from last year’s reading week. Above and below an upper school stufantastic activities planned that we’re starting a little early, on Feb. dent reads to younger students. 21 with a special visit from author, Pamela Ehrenberg. You may have seen Pamela’s book adorning bookshelves recently, Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas. Pamela will be visiting B’nai Shalom students and conducting writing workshops with the students. The end result, students will make their own books in the weeks following Ms. Ehrenbergs visit. Reading week officially kicks off on February 26 with the grand opening of the Book Fair and a grand “Under the Big Top” kick-off celebration for students. Activities throughout the week include special visitors such as Burns and Co. Reading Ventriloquists, a poetry café, a Purim parade and a very special visit from PJ Library author Jaqueline Jules, who wrote Goodnight Sh’ma among many other wonderful childhood books. B’nai Shalom will extend the magic of reading week to the PJ Library community with a special Shabbat themed afternoon with Jacqueline Jules on Thursday, March 1. For more information on A student performs in the Poetry Café Reading Week, visit bnai-shalom. org/readingweek or contact Ashley Garcia at agarcia@bnai-shalom.org.
Save the Date Maimonides Society Program Sunday, March 25 6:30 p.m. Networking 7 p.m. Program at Greensboro Jewish Federation building Featuring Dr. Daniel Bensimhon
Dr. Daniel Bensimhon is a Cardiologist at Cone Health
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www.shalomgreensboro.org Beth David Synagogue Abbotswood Minyan Monday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.
VATIKIM
Vatikim, Lunch and Learn For seniors (60+). Fabulous company, fascinating programs and $5/kosher buffet lunch. Tuesday, February 6, How A Nice Jewish Girl Turned to Murder! Guest: Author Jennie Spallone; Deadly Choices, Fatal Reaction and Window of Guilt Tuesday, February 13, 11:45 a.m., The Latest on Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine Guest: Dr. Shay Soker, Wake Forest School of Medicine Tuesday, February 20, 11:45 a.m., Travelogue, Vietnam Guest: Mindy Kutchei, Executive Director, Beth David Synagogue Tuesday, February 27, 11:45 a.m., Modern Judaism: American Jews in the 20th century Guest: Rabbi Michael Ross, Director of Lifelong Learning, Beth David Synagogue
Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 2, 5:45 p.m. Experience a wonderful Shabbat Dinner, with singing and ruach. Limited space. Contact the office for more information.
Chanting Circle
Saturday, February 3, 9:30 a.m., B’nai Shalom Library Cantor Katy Claussen and Rabbi Ross co-lead a Chanting Circle on select Shabbat mornings in the B’nai Shalom Library. Chants from the Shabbat morning liturgy and a few minutes of silence after each chant center ourselves.
Men’s Club World Wide Tefillin Wrap
Sunday, February 4, 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to learn to lay tefillin.
Book Packing for the Annual Book Sale
Monday, February 8, 9:00 a.m.
Spend an hour sorting books for the Annual Book Sale in March. Great volunteer opportunity for teens too. Contact Debra, studebnc@aol.com for more information.
Women’s Shabbat
Saturday, February 10, 9:30 a.m. Celebrate and recognize the women of Beth David. Contact Erica for more information, womenshabbatgso@gmail. com.
Confirmation Class
Sunday, February 18, 6:30 p.m., at Rabbi Ben-Gideon’s home. High School Seniors gather once a month to explore essential topics in life and Judaism using Joseph Telushkin’s book Jewish Wisdom.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Adar Tuesday, February 20, 7:15 p.m., off-site Contact Ruth, ruth.hoffman88@ gmail.com for more information and location.
Purim Carnival
Sunday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Let the Games and Bouncing Begin!! Celebrate Purim in style with Hamentaschen, hot dogs and more! Come in costume.
Purim Dinner and Megillah Reading Wednesday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. Hear the story of Mordechai and Esther and have dinner at the Annual Purim Seuda. Contact the office to RSVP for dinner.
Hamentaschen Fundraiser Beth David Youth is selling Simcha Sweets and Treats kosher Hamentaschen for preorder (by February 15) of $8 per dozen. Enjoy delicious, traditional and fun fillings of chocolate, apricot, cherry, raspberry, mun (poppy seed) and prune. Contact Boaz, bavrahamkatz@bdgso.org for more information.
16th Annual Used Book Sale March 9, 11, & 12 Gently used books of all types including nonfiction, Judaica, religion and philosophy, classics, reference works, textbooks, children’s materials, cookbooks, crafts and hobbies, oversized, fiction, mysteries and foreign language. LP records, DVDs, CDs, cassettes and videos. More than 45,000 books on sale cost $4.00 or less. Proceeds support education and community programming. Early bird shopping available with entry fee.
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Beth David Knitters, Tuesdays, 10:00
The Beth David Knitters make lap blankets for hospice patients, baby hats for Women’s Hospital, hats and shawls for the Wesley Long Cancer Center, and scarves and hats for homeless shelters.
Parshat HaShavuah/ Weekly Torah Study
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. Study of Genesis. Explore the depths and richness of Genesis with this wonderful interfaith group! Rabbi Michael Ross leads a discussion on Torah and text.
Jewish Meditation Circle Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
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Explore Jewish meditation practices for both beginning meditation students as well as advanced students. This is a weekly class, with new members welcome at any time. Contact Rabbi Ross at (336) 235-7731.
Shabbat Torah Study
Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. Gather with Rabbi Ben-Gideon for an in-depth discussion of the Torah, starting with Beresheet and using Rashi’s commentary.
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Triad Jewish Film Festival Movie Dates and Times Women’s Balcony – Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. at RED Cinemas A comedy/drama about community, old traditions and values and the power of women to keep all of these together in the face of modern extremism. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Rabbi Wolff – Sunday, February 11, 4:00 p.m. at RED Cinemas Rabbi Wolff is not only the portrait of a fascinating personality, of a deeply religious man who defies conventions, driven by his lust for life; the film also delves into the enticing world of Judaism and presents to us a uniquely eclectic, German resumé. In German, English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Moos – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 p.m. at RED Cinemas Moos’ life is all about taking care of her father. When her childhood friend Sam comes along, he encourages her to start a life of her own and chase her dreams. In Dutch with English subtitles. Fanny’s Journey – Thursday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. at RED Cinemas Based on a true story, Fanny’s Journey is an incredible tale of bravery, strength and survival, a story of a daring young girl who will stop at nothing and fear no one. In French with English subtitles. Freedom Runners – Saturday, February 24, 7:30 p.m. at RED Cinemas Rotem Genossar, an Israeli teacher, establishes a running team for young refugees and asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan who live in South Tel Aviv, aiming to save them from the harsh realities of the streets and change their lives through sport and education. In Hebrew with English subtitles.
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Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy
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Abulele – Sunday, February 25, 4:00 p.m. at RED Cinemas A boy forms a secret friendship with a mythical creature in ABULELE, a universal and heart-warming tale of friendship and familial bonds. In Hebrew with English subtitles.
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NEW Adult Learning “College Courses” “Introduction to Modern Jewish History” Lead by Rabbi Fred Guttman. This course will analyze the emergence of Modern Judaism, beginning in the later 18th century to the present. Time – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; January 24, 31, February 2, 7, 14, 21. “Responding to the Holocaust – Then and Now” Lead by Rabbi Fred Guttman. After a review of the history of the Holocaust, examine the responses to this tragedy by both Jews and non-Jews. Time – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., February 28, March 7, 14, 16, 28
Marriage Reconsecration Shabbat Friday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. This service is an annual tradition at Temple Emanuel for couples celebrating a special anniversary (multiple of 5 years) to come up to the bima and renew their vows in the presence of their Temple
Community family. Anyone married in a year that ends in a 2 or 7, is invited to take part in this unique ceremony and reaffirm the ideals that inspired sharing lives together. To participate, contact Brenda Henley: bhenley@tegreensboro.org, or (336) 292-7899. Bring to share a wedding photo which can be included in the lobby display case.
percentage of the income from “The First Family” to the Religious School of the adopted sister congregation, Temple Beth Shalom of San Juan, Puerto Rico. So Come! Be entertained! Join the fun! Help a good cause.
Chai Play and Dinner
Sunday, February 4, 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy deli sandwiches and watch the game on the big screen with friends. Schmooze, drink, eat and enjoy. $20 for advance payment and $25 at the door. Children 12 and under are $10. Please RSVP by email to Gregg Wiener at gdub0611@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. The Chai Drama Club of Temple Emanuel is putting on its first performance on February 3 and 4. The show entitled “The First Family” is an original musical starring the Religious School students as Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel and God with a fabulously enthusiastic chorus. Adult Tickets are $10.00 for the Saturday evening performance and can be used again on Sunday when the Religious School attends at 10:30 a.m. The Saturday show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with light refreshments and a chance to meet the cast afterwards. Everyone is also encouraged to buy an ad in the program. A Full Page Ad is $500 and comes with 6 free tickets; A Half Page Ad is $300 with 4 free tickets; and A Quarter Page Ad is $200 with 2 free tickets. If you just want your name on the “Congratulations” Page, it is $18.00. The cast has decided to give a
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Adult Learning Courses
“Introduction to Judaism Lead by Rabbi Andy Koren. This 10 week introduction course is perfect for those looking for the basics of Judaism. Time – Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., starting January 9 “Adult Prayerbook Hebrew with Ziva” This course will go over the Hebrew skills needed to pray with more confidence. Time – Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., starting January 8.
Past Presidents Shabbat Friday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. Join this special service, held in
February 2018
honor and in memory of all Temple Emanuel’s former presidents, pay tribute to those special leaders who have dedicated their time and energy over the years. All are welcomed.
Purim Carnival Sunday, February 25, Costume Parade 9:30 a.m. Purim Carnival 10:30 a.m. Kids in Pre-K-5th grade should come dressed in costumes; prizes will be given out.
Megillah Reading & Adult Purim Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m. Come by for our Megillah reading that will be followed by a Mediterranean Oneg and Israeli dancing.
Purim Shpiel Saturday, March 3, - Time TBA For Purim 2018, on Saturday evening, March 3, Temple members will be performing “The Megillah According to Rogers and Hammerstein”. It’s a musical comedy telling of the biblical Purim story of how, in ancient Persia, Esther saved the Jewish people from the evil Haman (who was King Ahashuarous’ Prime Minister). Check the website for more info.
The Jewish Studies Program, the Religious Studies Department, and the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in conjunction with the Henry Samuel Levinson Program Endowment for Jewish Studies, the Herman and Zelda Bernard Distinguished Professorship in Jewish Studies, the Barbara Colchamiro Endowment, and the Judith Rosenstock Hyman Jewish Studies Program Endowment present
Adrienne Krone Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Director of Jewish Life at Allegheny College
“Bees, Beets, and Blessings: Sustainability and Spirituality in the Contemporary Jewish Community Farming Movement” Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. UNCG Elliott University Center Dail Room free parking available in the Walker Parking Deck Adrienne Krone is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Director of Jewish Life at Allegheny College. Her research focuses on food and farming practices in contemporary American religions. In her project, “American Manna: Religious Responses to the American Industrial Food System” she investigates the religious complexity present in contemporary food reform movements. Her current project is an ethnographic and historical study of the Jewish community farming movement in North America funded by a grant from Farm Forward and the Leichtag Foundation. When she’s not teaching or writing about food and farming she enjoys gardening, cooking, and canning.
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Aquaponics Comes to the Academy’s Dr. Charlotte K. Frank Center for Plant Science and Ecology The Dr. Charlotte K. Frank Center for Plant Science and Ecology at the American Hebrew Academy was made possible by the generosity of Dr. Charlotte K. Frank, an educator, businesswoman, and philanthropist. When the doors opened to this Center in November of last year, little did we know where the magnitude of the exploration that environmental technology and conservation of natural resources could take us. The journey began with the cultivation of lettuce, kale, basil, and other greens hydroponically. These lush soilless plants provided food for our kitchen to use for meals. Student involvement in the growing of these plants increased and members of our student club, the Green Team, work tirelessly making sure that each green gets the nutrients and loving care needed to flourish. This year we have expanded our program to include aquaponics as a new platform for experiential learning and a sustainable means of food production in the future. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants) that grows fish and plants together in one integrated system. The third participants are microbes (nitrifying bacteria). These bacteria convert ammonia from the fish waste first into nitrites. Nitrates are a form of nitrogen that plants can uptake and use to grow. Solid fish waste is turned into vermicompost that also acts as food for the plants. The students from the Plant Biology class began the project by setting up a 30-gallon aquarium, with gravel, plants, and tropical fish. The fish had to be added in stages with a week in between each release. The nitrifying bacteria are the critical players in aquaponics, so the aquarium’s chemistry had to establish itself before the hydroponic plants could be added. Lastly, the students planted basil seeds in the hydroponic net pots, so we now have a fully functioning aquaponics system. In addition to aquaponics taking
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Well•Spring Solutions is pleased to announce Just1Navigator — a single source to help you navigate the complex maze of solutions for assistance and care services. Just1Navigator provides a personal Navigator who can guide you toward the right mix of services from our vast network of local providers that includes Well•Spring as well as other reputable organizations. Call Greensboro’s single source for personalized assistance and care services
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for older adults at 336•265•1548, or visit Just1Navigator.com
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