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VOL. 41, NO. 9 - MAY 2016, NISAN - IYAR 5776
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Page 5 - Donor Spotlight: Muriel Hoff Pages 8-9 The Jewish Role in History Today
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Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World One Dental Mission at a Time [and Having Fun Doing It]
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wenty-five years ago, Dr. Stephen (Steve) Mackler and Dr. Robert (Bob) Kriegsman were at a dental conference when they heard about an opportunity to travel abroad to provide dental care to people in remote areas of the world. The two friends said “let’s do it” and were first sent 800 miles up the Amazon River to the City of Santarem, where they worked for a month. For three years - a month each year – Steve and Bob ran a dental clinic in Santarem. For their fourth year of dental mission work, Kriegsman and Mackler headed to Cochabamba, Bolivia. From there it was on to Harare, Zimbabwe. After Zimbabwe, the two Greensboro dentists found themselves working on a remote island in Bangladesh that was five hours by boat from Dakha [along with David Altman, former campaign chair, who was doing a study on World Hunger; therefore, there was no better place to go than Bangladesh], where they were definitely in the minority. “We were the only three Jewish boys amongst a population that was 60% Hindu and 40% Muslim. It was the most expansive cultural experience of my life. It was very enlightening to see their view of everything,” said Kriegsman. Next came Bhutan, Latvia, the Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Romania and finally Moldova, where the 16th Dental Mission to Chisinau, Moldova was recently completed, and where Kriegsman and Mackler have operated
successful dental missions and fostered a rewarding exchange of expertise, health care, equipment and opportunity between the people of Moldova and the health care community in North Carolina. It was on the mission to Romania in a cold December of 1999, where the two dentists from Greensboro had the opportunity to visit a cancer hospital for children in Moldova. They learned that Chernobyl was only 170 miles away and that there was a high incidence of cancer and limited treatments available. “After returning to Greensboro, we contacted Pam Barrett of GSO Hospice and Palliative Care to discuss building a second Hospice in Moldova and this is how we discovered the connection between NC and Moldova. A Moldovan Hospice was built after anonymous donation of $60,000 from the Greensboro Rotary due to this connection,” said Mackler. When they returned to Greensboro, they met with Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in January of 2000 and learned that the State of NC already had a partnership in place with Moldova that began in 1995 as a Partnership for Peace. In 2000, the Greensboro Jewish Federation (GJF) contacted the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization, about ‘twinning’ the Greensboro Jewish community with the Beltsy community in Moldova. GJF sent former campaign
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chairs, Dr. Stephen Mackler and Dr. mountains. He is the reason the Moldovan Jim Adelman, along with Dr. Robert program has been so successful.” Kriegsman to Beltsy as an ‘Advance Team’ GJF has played an active role in to research a possible Jewish Healthcare rebuilding Jewish life in Moldova, in International collaboration. Kriegsman, particular in Beltsy, since 2003. Projects Mackler and Altman returned to the of the GJF have included support for and GJF Board to report their findings and delegations to the Beltsy Jewish Summer the Jewish Healthcare International Camp ‘Delet’, the building of the Beltsy organization was formed with Dr. Jim Adelman serving as the first President. Over the next 16 years, Kriegsman and Mackler have raised tens of thousands of dollars and reached out to dozens of medical professionals to bring greater access to quality medical and dental care to the people of Moldova. Dr. Stephen Mackler and Dr. Robert Kriegsman There have been partnerships with all four medical schools in North JCC, the creation of a Jewish Library and Carolina, with UNC’s School of Public Computer Lab and support for the upkeep Health, School of Dentistry and School of the Beltsy Jewish cemetery. of Pharmacy. Medical librarians from The dental missions were made State Wide Area Health Education possible by the generous support of Centers (AHEC) organized the access to the Tanger and Toleo Foundations and Medical information to Moldova Medical the Greensboro Jewish Federation has University. provided funds for additional work in When asked why they do this, Moldova. Other missions were made Mackler answered very simply, “Because possible by generous contributions by it’s fun. It’s exciting to see things come various Rotary Clubs across the world. together and share the joy that people The Rotary Clubs across the world added express when they find out that someone to the $10,000 raised for a project in is helping them.” Bolivia that stalled and was diverted Kriegsman added, “All of this would to Bangladesh to ultimately become never have happened without Steve’s a $400,000 clinic in the community endless drive and his ability to organize. where Kriegsman, Mackler and Altman Steve is a gifted connector. He has volunteered. been able to leverage his connections Notes: Originally Rascha Kriegsman throughout the Jewish community and the State of North Carolina to move CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
www.shalomgreensboro.org From the Campaign Trail
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From Furniture to Passover By Lenny Samet,Chairman of the 2016 Men's Campaign
However, our work isn’t done there. We need you to help us further the mission and the values of Federation n Greensboro, April is and the important work we always a busy month filled do worldwide. Just take a with the High Point Furniture look at all of the incredible Market and Pesach. In North beneficiary organizations Carolina we go from selling of the Greensboro Jewish furniture to selling our ChaFederation. From Hillel metz! to The Jewish Agency for During Passover, we Israel, PJ Library to the NC remember that as Jews, we Lenny Samet Council on the Holocaust, have a responsibility to do, B’Nai Shalom to the American even when we are without. Each Passover we come to our Seder tables Joint Distribution Committee. Which and declare, “Let all who are hungry come beneficiary agency makes a difference for you and your family? and eat.” I urge you to think about those Everyone should have recently received around the world who are not as lucky messages from Federation giving you an as we are to have a local Federation that opportunity to complete your pledges to supports our vibrant Jewish community the annual campaign or to consider giving and other members of our community an additional gift if you have already that are less fortunate. As the front cover says, we are stronger generously made your pledge. If you are passionate about helping together. Everyone reading this newspaper someone, somewhere in the world, or right is proof of that. We have crossed our here in Greensboro, I urge you to consider campaign’s one million dollar mark giving so that Federation can continue because of the generosity of so many of changing the world, one miracle at a time. YOU and for that we are truly grateful.
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The Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet
is hosting a special thank you event for Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet donors. Don’t miss this fun event!
Donor Appreciation Dinner and Show At the Community Theatre of Greensboro 520 S. Elm Street, Greensboro
Wednesday, May 11th
Special conversation with Mitchel Sommers, 5:30 p.m. - Show, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $18
Includes dinner, drinks and show Please RSVP online at www.shalomgreensboro.org or contact Dianne Hines at dhines@shalomgreensboro.org 336-852-5433 x233 by May 6th
Event is open to Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet members who contribute $365 or greater to the 2016 Women’s Campaign. Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet President Erin Rosen Women’s Campaign Chair Emily Kranz Donor Appreciation Committee
Barbara Barrett - Judy Hyman - Jenny Kaiser - Shelly Weiner
National Mailbox Opened A National Mailbox has been opened in response to the flooding in Houston. The link to the Houston Flood Relief Fund page can be found at www.shalomgreensboro.org.
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Jews Are a Light Unto the Nations of the World I n early April, we cobringing in and integrating hosted, along with Elon hundreds of thousands and University, a visit by Rabbi millions of refugees from the Yitz Greenberg, a teacher of Shoah, Arab lands, former mine, author, mentor and Soviet Union, and Ethiopia. spiritual leader. Rabbi Greenberg painted Rabbi Greenberg was a picture for us about a loving instrumental in influencing and caring God as the guardian the development of of humanity who creates and institutions and programs sustains human existence. After related to modern North creation, the world was in need American Jewish life, of repair, of Tikkun Olam. God Marilyn Forman including the U.S. Holocaust repaired the world to the point Chandler Memorial Museum and of creating a Garden of Eden annual Holocaust commemorations, filled with life, including Adam and Eve. Israel’s Independence Day celebrations, God left us with an unfinished job and a Birthright Israel and the struggle to bring challenge. We humans are partners with out the Jews from the former Soviet God, part of a covenantal brit, in repairing Union. Rabbi Greenberg spoke before an the world. Jews, in particular, are a light audience at Elon University as well as to unto the nations of the world. The Jewish Jewish community leaders in Greensboro. role is a living example that we must try In Greensboro, Rabbi Greenberg spoke harder to overcome poverty, hunger, and on the topic: “At the Beginning of a New war. The purpose of human existence is to Era of Jewish History: The Jewish Role in fix this world in partnership with God. GJF History Today.” continues to work on ‘fixing’ this world. Rabbi Greenberg taught us about the The NC State Legislature recently amazing reversal of Jewish and human passed HB2 (legislation which discriminates against the LGBT community). On Sunday afternoon April 3, I sat with friends in the balcony of College Park Baptist Church to protest against HB2. I was proud that many of the speakers who rose to the podium were of the Jewish faith. Attorneys, representatives of the business community, leaders in the arts, economics experts, rabbis, elected representatives and non-profit leaders all came before the assembled body to denounce this discriminatory piece of legislation. Thank you to Rabbi Andrew Koren, co-chair of the Faith Leaders Council, and Rabbi Fred Guttman for taking the lead in organizing this community rally, and to the Temple Emanuel leadership on coming Rabbi Yitz Greenberg with out with an early statement on HB2 (see Marilyn Chandler page 13 of this issue). At its April meeting, history – from expulsions and degradation, the Federation Board of Trustees passed denial, affliction and death during the a resolution protesting the legislation and ultimate catastrophe for the Jewish people, requesting that it be repealed (see page 8 to the greatest outburst of life and the State this issue). We thank the Durham-Chapel of Israel. Israel represents the first time an Hill Federation for initially drafting this indigenous people miraculously returned resolution, our Jewish Federations of North to their homeland after a 2000 year exile, America Washington office staff for their
Yom HaShoah Commemoration to Feature Special Candlelighting
assistance, and to our Board for taking a stand. Mitchell Gold, a North Carolina furniture manufacturer, stated: “Religion can be used to harm others, making them feel dehumanized and marginalized. Let us take this opportunity to be a shining light in the country.” Mayor Nancy Vaughan quoted the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you!” and Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." The NAACP VP stood and told us: “that we should galvanize all to stand on higher ground. What hurts some of us hurts all of us.” The Faith Leaders Council statement read by Rabbi Koren stated that all people are beloved by God; that this is not just a political or economic issue; it is a spiritual issue which puts us on the wrong side of the prophet who preached love, justice and mercy. Chris Sgro, former Executive Director of Equality NC, [Mr. Sgro was just appointed in April as the newest NC General Assembly House member] shared that representatives weren’t given enough time to fully understand the bill and encouraged the crowd to come together as a community to the opening of the state’s legislative session on April 25th. Rabbi Guttman closed the rally “Pray as if everything depends upon God; act as if everything depends upon us.” Let us as Jews do our part taking on our responsibility in repairing the world and in following Rabbi Greenberg’s teachings.
National Mailbox Opened Catastrophic rainfall and fatal flooding have once again devastated Houston. For the second time in a year, life in neighborhoods that are vital Jewish communal centers has been brought to a standstill. Families have been forced to flee their homes. Jewish Federations across North America are raising funds to support the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and its partners as they work to meet urgent needs. A National Mailbox has been opened in response to the flooding. The link to the Houston Flood Relief Fund page can be found at www.shalomgreensboro.org.
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Speakers to Include Past March of the Living Participants On Wednesday night May 4, at 7 p.m., the Greensboro Jewish community will gather at Temple Emanuel to observe Yom HaShoah v'HaGevurah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year's commemoration takes place just over 80 years since the implementation of the infamous Nuremberg Laws and 70 years after Nazi war criminals faced judgement during the Nuremberg Trials. Our annual service will begin with music and the lighting of 6 candles in memory of the 6 million of our brothers and sisters murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. These candles will be lit by representatives of Greensboro's congregations, organizations, and youth
groups. A 7th candle will be lit by Ambassador Aldona Wos, whose father saved Jewish people at the risk of his own life during the Holocaust. For these efforts, he was recognized as one of the Righteous Among the Nations by Yad VaShem in Jerusalem. Ambassador Wos’ father is also considered a Polish hero for his role in fighting against the Nazis during World War II. In addition to prayers and music, this year's program will focus on the March of the Living and will feature recollections by past trip participants as well as remarks by Rabbi Fred Guttman. For more information, please contact Hannah Henza, hhenza@ shalomgreensboro.org.
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www.shalomgreensboro.org We come here on this New Year To worship To praise G-d To return to our heritage To ask forgiveness To join with fellow Jews aspiring to repair the world erase suffering and misery and know contentment and peace.
Create a Jewish Legacy Donor Spotlight:
Muriel Hoff
- Muriel Hoff, Beth David Synagogue High Holy Days book, 2005
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published poet, I have written many pieces for the High Holy Days. When I started writing poems for the book, they put them at the back. Then I worked myself up to the middle, and then finally they asked me to do the cover. I’ve been doing the cover for over 30 years now. In the same way, my late husband George and I gradually became leaders in the Greensboro Jewish community. As a child in the Depression-era Bronx, I did not have access to Jewish education and only attended synagogue on the High Holy Days. Even so, I felt very close to God and ever since I was a little girl I was very spiritual. George also grew up in New York with limited opportunities. As a boy he was grateful to be sent to Camp Ramah on a scholarship. When we moved to Greensboro, in
the mid-1950’s, the original Beth David Synagogue on East Lake Drive became the hub of our lives. It was another era, when every event was a party and every
4th Annual Triad Non-Profit Conference, March 17, 2016
Bobby Smith, President, United Way of Greater High Point; Don Scarborough, Planned Giving Office, High Point University; Richard Gottlieb, President & CEO, Senior Services; Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director, Jewish Foundation of Greensboro; standing – Erich Hamm, Senior Vice President: Director of Trust Services, High Point Bank Trust & Investment Advisors.
Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro March-April 2016 IN HONOR Rabbi Fred Guttman Perpetual Endowment Fund of Temple Emanuel In honor of Rabbi Fred Guttman’s 20th anniversary by: Harvey Colchamiro Dr. David & Susan Gutterman Sue & Gary Simmons We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted a contribution. Please contact Maryann Kingsmill, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator, at 336-294-0846, and we will make sure to include it in the next issue. Thank you.
meeting was a potluck. I contributed to Sisterhood potlucks and George ate dinners with the Men’s Club. Each of us served two terms as president of these
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organizations. Often, we worked as a team. I knew how to get everyone motivated. Once the Men’s Club needed to do a project and they did not want to do it. I told George, “Bring them back and we’ll serve cocktails.” George organized the post-Yom Kippur dance, and I wrote the skit for it. George was a member of the Hi-Lo’s—the men’s singing club at the Synagogue—and I wrote many of the parodies they sang. Some events became long-term personal projects. I raised money for the Jewish Theological Seminary of America by organizing the Torah Fund luncheon for 25 years. George honored me by planning the Mother’s Day breakfast for 25 years. In gratitude for his summer camp experiences, George established an annual scholarship fund for Camp Ramah at Beth David. I started the Beth David Visiting Scholars program. When the Jewish Federation of Greensboro was created, George and I were among its first donors. We wanted to give back to the community and we felt an obligation to offer others the same opportunities we enjoyed. With their legacy gift, Muriel dreams that more “people will become educated to the importance of Jewish traditions and want to carry them on in their family values…take classes and learn more, participate, and try to do their best for their children and for future generations.”
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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 the Client Assistance fund unless otherwise specified by the donor.
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PASSOVER LUNCHEON
Jewish Family Services Halina Ozarow Weisberger Family Designated Fund In Memory: Of: Marilyn Benson From: Harvey Colchamiro Speedy Recovery: To: Steve Bombart From: Lois and Howard Mezer
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Marlene Baruch, Congregational Nurse, Rabbi Andy and our Spring Arbor corporate sponsors enjoy the lunch.
Thank you to the BJH Foundation for Senior Services, the William A. Stern Foundation, and our corporate sponsor Spring Arbor for helping Temple Emanuel Friendship Circle, Beth David Vatikim, and Jewish Family Services host this year’s Passover Luncheon. We appreciate our Rabbis, our volunteers, and all of you for your participation in making this such a wonderful annual event.
To: Linda Shapiro From: Lois and Howard Mezer Food Pantry Barbara Scheck Sharon Segall In Honor: Of: Alice Kaiser’s 99th birthday From: Michele Gordon and Pat Levy Of: Ellen Ross’ 65th birthday From: Steve Shavitz
Older adults in the Jewish community come together to celebrate Passover at Temple Emanuel.
Of: Doris Tanger’s 90th birthday From: Steve Shavitz
Leah Strulson (back right) prepares the meal with a crew of dedicated volunteers.
Of: the birth of Celia Leighton Young From: Steve Shavitz
Photos courtesy of Ivan Cutler and David Frazier
Of: Philip Segal, III From: James Jordan Martin, Jr. Speedy Recovery: To: Steve Bombart From: Steve Shavitz Van Fund In Honor: Of: Alice Kaiser’s 99th birthday From: Ellen Smith
Brain Health Program Provides Stimulation Rabbi Andy, Cantor Mitchell, and Rabbi Fred lead the Seder.
JFS Passover with Children and Families
We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, ext. 222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue. The minimum donation for each submission is $10.00. Thank you.
Be a Volunteer & Help Those Who Are Hungry
Adults, teens, and children assembled Passover Gift Bags for Seniors at a recent Volunteer Children and Family Program at JFS. Under the direction of David Frazier, Volunteer Coordinator, 120 bags were assembled and delivered.
Chai Notes Facilitator Katy Claussen ran an intergenerational Passover program which included B’nai Shalom Day School students talking with older adults at Abbotswood.
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Audrey Krakovitz (left) and Ellen Levin sort food in the JFS Pantry. Do something meaningful that you will enjoy this is a great family friendly activity! Call David Frazier to volunteer 8524829, ext. 227.
Volunteer Luncheon Thursday, June 9th 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the Greensboro Jewish Federation Lunch provided by:
Cheryl Greenberg, EdD from UNCG, provided a fascinating and interactive program on protecting and nurturing our brains at a JFS program on April 13. A group approaching 35 people learned some of the latest facts about the brain and had the chance to examine how their brains work in regard to memory and retention. Cheryl shared "tricks" for enhancing the normal brain that enable individuals to have better recall. In addition, life style issues that promote brain health were highlighted. If you would like a copy of one of the handouts that offers 50 tips for promoting brain health, please call Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext. 225 or e-mail bgamburg@shalomgreensboro. org. This program was funded in part by the PNC Foundation.
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New Partnership - JFS and ACE
Lia Miller looks on as her students begin to craft their own paintings.
T Aging With Power was presented by Sheila Hutchinson, the Health Promotion Coordinator with our local Area Agency on Aging. The event drew almost 40 participants. Pictured left to right are Jodie Kolada from ACE, Marleen Baruch from JFS, and Sheila Hutchinson.
he Adult Center for Enrichment and Jewish Family Services met earlier this year to discuss the two organizations working together. Both agencies are looking to provide meaningful and interactive programs for older adults and both bring great expertise and knowledge of the Greensboro community to the table. In very productive discussions and in a very short amount of time, two programs were arranged for the Spring. Under the Congregational Nurse
Art Sondak and Claire Gesaulti are inspired by this Van Gogh painting at the Vino and Van Gogh program.
program here at JFS, funded in part by a grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services, Marlene Baruch worked with Jodi Kolada, Director of Caregiver Services, to bring Aging with Power and Vino and Van Gogh to our communities. Both programs were done at the Federation building and each attracted sizeable numbers of participants. In both programs, interaction was stressed. In the first, the emphasis was on identifying one's priorities in later life and
JFS Celebrates Purim
developing a life style that matches those priorities. Interactive exercises helped participants clarify those priorities. In the second program, participants took up brush and paint and learned the satisfaction of expressing oneself. Even for novices, the act of creating something was both satisfying and enjoyable. The two organizations are planning to continue to work together and develop more programs that promote socialization, self-expression, and meaningful activity.
Israel Scouts Perform at Friends Home West Save the date:
Monday, June 6, 11 a.m. This event is open to the Jewish Community. Please plan to join us! RSVP to Katy Claussen, Chai Notes Facilitator, 852-4829, Ext 228 (L-R): Addie Sellers and buddy Maddie Meyerhoffer and buddy Lauren Slakter with Jordan Kraus at the Temple Purim Carnival. JFS annually organizes this young peoples outing to the carnival.
Chai Notes Facilitator Katy Claussen (pictured center) organized an intergenerational Purim program at Abbotswood with the residents there and kindergarten students from B’nai Shalom Day School.
Lomir Zingen! Please join us at Abbotswood for Yiddish music and videos.
Tuesday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. The group will meet every other month. Other dates will be announced.
RSVP to
Katy Claussen, Chai Notes Facilitator, 852-4829, Ext. 228
*Chai Notes is funded in part by a grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.
Tai Chi for Older Adults at JFS! Eight Session Class Begins Wednesday, May 4 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Classes will run every Wednesday through June 22
Mary Lou White, Certified Tai Chi Instructor Only a few spaces left!
You must sign up for the entire series Contact Marlene Baruch to register 852-4829, ext. 224 or mbaruch@shalomgreensboro.org There is no charge for this program, Courtesy of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (our area agency on aging)
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Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg visits Greensboro
Ron Milstein, Gail LeBauer and Tom Sloan
Don Henza and Stanley Hammer Aaron and Jen Strasser
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The following resolution objecting to HB2 was passed by the Greensboro Jewish Federation Board of Trustees on April 19, 2016 GJF encourages Chairman Sharansky and Amb. Dermer to follow through on Kotel Resolution On behalf of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Board President Keith Rosen and Executive Director Marilyn Forman Chandler sent a letter in April to Ambassador Ron Dermer, Israeli Embassy, and to The Honorable Natan Sharansky, Chairman, Jewish Agency for Israel. The letter asked that efforts be strengthened in advancing the implementation of the Government of Israel resolution on the opening of the Kotel. Rosen and Chandler stated, “In our community, there is room for Jews of all denominations of Judaism. We hope that Israel’s government will continue to make Israel into a place where Jewish
pluralism is respected.” The letter also mentioned the recent interfaith study mission from our community of Jews and Christians, Ba’hais and Hindus and how participants danced and prayed together – men and women – at the Robinson’s Arch area of the Kotel. The letter spoke of how the Women of the Wall have led the way and asked for their unique vision to become our united vision for the future. The letter concluded with encouraging Ambassador Dermer and Hon. Sharansky to intervene with necessary parties to reach consensus and move this effort forward.
The Greensboro Jewish Federation resolves that: 1. House Bill 2, the Public Facilities Privacy & Securities Act, is detrimental for all residents of North Carolina. We are deeply concerned about the process that was used to pass this bill and sign it into law and stand against its implementation. 2. We stand with, support, and welcome all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. At our facilities, all individuals are and will continue to be able to use the restrooms or locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity and/or expression, regardless of their biological sex. 3. As a Jewish community that is sensitive to discrimination from many years of our own experiences, we believe strongly in the idea of B’tzelem Elohim (that all people are created in G-d’s image), and we abhor any legislation that seeks to discriminate against marginalized communities. We believe that all individuals, regardless of what gender they identify as or who they love, should have the right to employment and access to public accommodations without fear of discrimination. We therefore call upon the North Carolina state legislators to repeal HB2 at the earliest possible date. Until this law is repealed, we will make efforts to contract with companies and other places of accommodations that support the rights of all North Carolinians, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identities.
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Graham Sheridan and Brian Goldberg
Rabbi Greenberg and Rabbi Geoff Claussen
Rabbi Andrew Koren, Rabbi Greenberg, Marilyn Forman Chandler
At the Beginning of a New Era of Jewish History: The Jewish Role in History Today R
Don Henza, Carole Kaplan and Sara Jacobs
abbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg spoke to a group of 50 leaders in the Greensboro Jewish community at a breakfast hosted by GJF on Friday, April 8. “Rabbi ‘Yitz’ Greenberg through his writing, his speaking, his teaching and his leadership has placed his heart and soul in his work and he imprinted his influence on almost every aspect of modern North American Jewish life,” said Marilyn Forman Chandler. Rabbi Greenberg spoke on the possible roles of Jews in the new era of Jewish History. He described the time we are living in as one of the greatest ages of Jewish history; where in one lifetime, we have gone from the ultimate catastrophe – the
Holocaust, to the greatest outburst of life in Jewish History. Rabbi Greenberg went on to cite the creation of the State of Israel as an expression of this creation of Jewish life. The Jewish people were able to create one of the great national accomplishments in the 20th century of any people in any part of the world. Rabbi Greenberg spoke of American Jews using their power and influence to create a better world. He said that is what the Jewish community has excelled at – creating a collective good through a sense of mission and responsibility. Thank you to Rabbi Geoff Claussen and Elon Jewish Studies Department for making Rabbi Greenberg’s appearance possible.
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Gail LeBauer, Susan Gutterman and Joyce Shuman
Board President Keith Rosen and Rabbi Greenberg
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Moldova Today By Lynn Zimmerman
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hen you come to Moldova, you have to meet Ekaterina (Katya) Rezin, Resource Development Manager of the JDC in Kishinev. Although originally from Odessa, Ukraine, her knowledge about and enthusiasm for Jewish history and life in Chisinau and in Moldova is amazing. When Katya and I first met, we started our short tour at the From the Moldovan Jewish history museum. JCC. The JCC in Chisinau is quite large with classrooms and many this space was donated by people from other spaces that can hold a wide range Moldova who wanted to share their of programs for people of all ages. The lives and history with the people who large lecture hall has an Aron Kodesh so come to the JCC. There is everything that it can be used as a sanctuary. In the from religious artifacts to daily articles, basement, there is a small museum of suitcases to books. Family pictures create Moldovan Jewish history. Everything in stories of shtetls in the region. What especially caught my eye? The typewriter with Yiddish characters! There was also a candlestick which was mounted on a mirror. Katya explained this was a special Shabbat candlestick that Sephardic Jews used. One candle was lit but the reflection makes it look like two have been From the Moldovan Jewish history museum. lit. In this way, they hid that they were lighting
candles for Shabbat. This tradition came to Chisinau with them. Another item that caught my eye was the Torah scroll which was very clearly written. Later we walked around the former ghetto area. A monument on the very short street named Jerusalem Street commemorates the ghetto. When the ghetto was demolished after World War II, one of the first buildings erected was a maternity hospital. Katya told me that to her this seemed fitting – a place for new life. Although the Jewish community in Chisinau is fairly small, fewer than 4,000 people, it is active and there are a number of organizations that
support the community. Some of these organizations are the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the Jewish Community Center Association (JCC), the Organization of Jewish Veterans of World War II, the women’s organization HAVA, and the Federation of Jewish Religious Communities. Shabbat and other holiday services are held regularly at the Chisinau Synagogue on Habad Liubavici Street. If you want to know more about Jewish life in Moldova, I suggest starting at this website for an overview: http:// www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/ vjw/moldova.html#community
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 and Leslie Mackler participated in all missions before Moldova with the two ladies working as a team to support development of Medical libraries and access to Medical literature for health care workers. This May (2016) four nurses from Cone Health, four professors from local nursing schools and one public health specialist from Guilford County will volunteer in Moldova (supported by a Global Dr. Stephen Mackler working on patient during recent dental mission to Chisinau. Grant submitted by Guilford Rotary Club). All of the above activities have been strongly supported by NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and the NC National Guard.
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Erev Yom Hashoah Greensboro Commemoration of the Holocaust Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Erev Yom Hazikaron The Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers of Israel Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 Join us at Temple Emanuel for a service in honor of those that have fallen in defense of the state of Israel.
Erev Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel “Independence Day” Wednesday, May 11, at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 Join us at Temple Emanuel for a movie and refreshments to celebrate Israel. Contact Temple Emanuel for more details.
Temple Emanuel Brotherhood Presents: 5th Annual Golf Outing Sunday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. at Forest Oaks Country Club This is a championship level course and former host to a PGA event, “The Greater Greensboro Open” located at: 4600 Forest Oaks Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406 $65 per player: Includes complete hamburger lunch, range balls and all fees. Payment can be made via check or credit card in the Temple Office. Place “golf outing” and names of golfers in the memo. Bring your own foursome or register as a single. All levels of golfers welcome. RSVP should be sent to Gregg W. at gw611@att.net. Mulligan packages will be available. RSVP by May 16 to get entered into the raffle! Prizes awarded for closest to the pin on all par 3’s and a longest drive hole and trophies for 1st and 2nd place.
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Temple Emanuel Statement on H.B.2 Temple Emanuel of Greensboro, North What is going on with the Carolina regrets the passage of H.B. 2. As Jews, we realize that discrimination against U.S. Supreme Court the few can lead to discrimination against the many. We would recall that in 1935, Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. the Nuremberg laws prohibited marriage How is the death of Justice Antonin between Jews and Germans or people of Scalia affecting the Supreme Court? kindred blood. Based upon the history of the Come here speaker Michael J. Gerhardt, murder of six million Jews, laws promoting UNC Chapel Hill Samuel Ashe discrimination against any group are for us Distinguished Professor in Constitutional extremely troubling. Law and Director, Program in Law When this country was founded over and Government. Our moderator for two hundred years ago, "we the people" the evening will be Temple Emanuel included only white males. Since that time, congregant and Elon University Law America has made every effort to include Professor David Levine. All are welcome those who were previously excluded. We to attend this free event. remain committed to the premise that equal protection under the law, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the United States Temple Emanuel Trip to must be extended to all of our Prague & Budapest Led by constitution, citizens. Rabbi Guttman We are concerned that this law eliminates existing municipal nonNovember 13 - 21, 2016 discrimination protections for LGBT people Don’t miss this opportunity to and prevents such provisions from being experience the greatness of Eastern passed by cities in the future. Statewide European Jewish life – then and now! non-discrimination laws do not include · Explore the vibrant past, architectural protections for sexual orientation and wonder and stories of the Jewish people gender identity. We are worried that because that unfold in two of the most prominent the law directly contravenes Title IX, which regions in Central Europe. is federal funding for education, our schools · Visit preserved, ancient Jewish could lose $4.5 billion. Quarters, learn about the history of these Nearly one hundred local and national communities during the Holocaust and businesses and corporations have expressed encounter Jewish life there today. their opposition to this law. Included in · Gain a greater understanding of the this list is the High Point Furniture Market communal journey of the Jewish people in these great centers, as well as deep insight into your own personal journey. Contact Rabbi Guttman at Temple Emanuel for more information: fguttman@tegreensboro.org or 336-2927899.
which is the largest economic engine in North Carolina. We are also aware that both the NCAA and the NBA have expressed concern and might be removing previously scheduled national sporting events from our state. Finally, economists maintain that the economic damage the state may suffer as a result of H.B.2 will disproportionately impact poor and working-class families. Temple Emanuel, in keeping with Jewish tradition's emphasis on the dignity of all human beings made in the divine image (b'tzelem elohim), and also with our Union for Reform Judaism's recent resolution on the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people, urges the repeal of H.B. 2. The Reform Jewish Movement has been an advocate of gay and lesbian rights since 1965, especially in the areas of worship and synagogue life, Civil Rights, Employment non Discrimination and the right to marry. Temple Emanuel of Greensboro has been, and will remain, a congregation that welcomes transgender and gender nonconforming members and guests. Our prayers are with North Carolinians whose dignity and humanity is under attack. We stand with them, and against those who would strip them of their protections under the law. **** Temple Emanuel, as a nonprofit entity, does not endorse political candidates. We are confident that this action does not constitute a violation of our nonprofit status.
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Strength and Struggle: Lessons in Character from the Stories of Our Prophets
Temple Beth El - SPICE Seder “SPICE” (Special Programs of Interest or Concern to Elders) is a dream come true for Rabbi Judith Schindler at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, NC. Nine years ago Rabbi Schindler saw a need and created a program for the older Jewish adult population. She enlisted a few older Jewish members to help launch the program. SPICE began with a few dozen people and has grown over the years to Seder Charlotte -8 (LtoR) Dr. Michael Norinclude a few hundred. man (SPICE Chair), Robert Weiss, Wendee The SPICE group meets regularly Cutler (E.D.BJH Foundation), Rabbi Judith to share programs of interest, meals, Schindler, Dr. Marshall Lindner friendship and humor (heavy on the introduced. humor). They go on numerous outings A sample includes: DWI – Driving including trips to museums, the Cherokee Casino, and a SPICE trip to Israel. This is a while incontinent, BFF – Best friend fell, TTYL – Talk to you LOUDER, and FWIW small sample of their activities. – Forgot where I was. This group of older Jewish Adults The “new” 10 plagues are: Indigestion, lives by the motto “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because Aching Back, Constipation, Baldness, Sagging, Dripping, Swollen Ankles, Poor we stop playing.” Eyesight and Hearing, Forgetfulness, and Last month SPICE hosted a Passover Gas. Seder attend by about 150 lively, vibrant, Fun and laughter aside, this is a group fun-loving older Jewish adults. The of older Jewish adults that have embraced Seder included all the traditional aspects each other and their congregation with (including the yummy Manischewitz the help of grants from BJH Foundation. wine and its vintage as noted numerous They have a lot of life left in them and they times by Rabbi Schindler). Additionally, want to enjoy every minute. SPICE lives the the service was sprinkled with “shitk” mission of BJH Foundation by “Enhancing throughout the afternoon. Laughter the lives of older Jewish adults.” May they was dominant, especially when older enjoy many more Passover Seders together. Jewish adult texting abbreviations were
New JLI Course beginning May 10 Course Overview When you experience burnout, HOW DO YOU REKINDLE THE FLAME? When you're overcome by emotion, HOW DO YOU GAIN PERSPECTIVE? When you're caught in the cyclone of routine, HOW DO YOU MAKE PROGRESS ON THE GOALS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? Nothing ought to be more important to us than our personal values—the treasured traits that guide our lives. In Strength and Struggle we unlock the secrets of great character by exploring some of the most dramatic narratives and inspiring personalities in all of history. Set in the midst of our nation’s formative years, an era in which our ancestors fought to carve out a civilization among hostile neighbors, these thrilling tales of judges, kings, and prophets reach into the essence of the human condition. Their heroes and antiheroes teach us eternal lessons of struggle and triumph, courage and humility, hope and resilience. You will walk away from this course with an enhanced knowledge of the books of the Prophets and the dramatic events that comprise a significant portion of our nation’s history. You will have gained an opportunity to think deeply about yourself and the values that are most important to you. And more importantly, you will be a stronger person, empowered by its lessons to overcome—and even grow from—the challenges that life throws your way. Lesson Outline 1. JEPHTHAH Gaining Perspective What propelled him to do the unthinkable-to sacrifice his own daughter? Emotions often cloud our judgment. How do we gain perspective at such times? This lesson examines Jephthah's failures, exploring alternative ways in which he might have dealt with his situation, and how we can respond when facing similar circumstances.
2. SAUL Qualities of a Leader What are the signature strengths that make a person great? What is the difference between being smart and being wise? In the story of our ancestors' quest to install their first king, we dissect Saul's character, his humility and wisdom, and the key weakness that led to his downfall. 3. RUTH Commitment and Sacrifice What comforts and freedoms should we be willing to sacrifice to get the job done? The story of Ruth contrasts leaders who forsook their duties, with those who understood the meaning of responsibility, and who demonstrated courage to let go of everything dear to them to do what is right. 4. DAVID Dealing with Mistakes At what point should we forgive ourselves for our mistakes (and others for theirs)? How do we transform a blunder into an impetus for growth? The saga of King David and Bathsheba has attracted much attention over the ages, but what interests us more than what he did, or why he did it, is understanding how King David dealt with his mistake. 5. ELIJAH AND ELISHA Simplicity Motivation and passion are critical to living life to its fullest. What do we do when our zest for life is depleted? How do we find inspiration then? While Elijah may be the more famous of the mentor-protege pair, this lesson emphasizes Elisha's human care and attention to detail, over Elijah's largescale, grandiose miracles. 6. JONAH A Rendezvous with Destiny What is your mission in life? How much time do you spend on routines, at the expense of your goals? We examine Jonah's motive for defying G-d's instructions, to the point of attempting suicide. Is it ever justified to sacrifice the means entirely for the sake of achieving our goals? For more information or to register please call 336-617-8120 or visit myjli.com
Lag B’omer Community Celebration Thursday, May 26 4:30 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 5203 w. Friendly Ave. • Cookout ~ Moon Bounce ~ Music ~ Cotton Candy & More! • Fun for the whole family! • $9 per person $36 per family $100 sponsor • To RSVP email lagbomer@chabadgreensboro.com
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Donor Spotlight: Marion and Steve Mostofsky Security Needs Come to Fruition with Help of Generous Donors Rabbi Elazar Says: Tzaddikim-Good People say little and do much. When B’nai Shalom decided that security upgrades and additions were needed earlier this year, Marion and Steve Mostofsky stepped forward to help. Marion and Steve offered a generous matching gift that covered half of the security costs and encouraged other generous donors to help meet the match in full. When asked why they gave the gift to the school, Steve responded, “It is simple. Marion and Steve Mostofsky This is where my grandchildren are, where our children are.” They now have four grandchildren Marion and Steve both grew up in in Greensboro, two are graduates and New York, and met when they were two attend B’nai Shalom Day School both 16 years old. They both attended currently. They also have two grandsons in Queens College, and Marion taught Baltimore where their oldest son, Stewart, first grade until the birth of their first is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Professor child, and now enjoys working in retail. at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Steve was employed by a company that Steve travels internationally a was purchased by Sara Lee (now Hanes great deal for business, Marion enjoys Brands), which is why they relocated from accompanying, and they both enjoy the Long Island to Greensboro in 1989. opportunity to vacation all over the world. In 2001, Steve branched out on his If you would like to make a gift to the own starting a legwear company, TTI B’nai Shalom Day School Security Fund or Global Resources. Their daughter, Allison another fund, please contact Rachel Wolf, Murphy, joined the company a year later, Director of Development and Marketing, and in 2005 their son, Jason, moved his at 336-855-5091 or rwolf@bnai-shalom. family, including three grandchildren, to org. Greensboro to join the company.
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The 1st Annual Reading Week was a wonderful success in encouraging a love of and the importance of reading to all students.
Little Star Day Camp offers activity and play-based summer fun through a broad array of themes each week in both our indoor and outdoor spaces. Children will enjoy cooking, arts and crafts, games, and more, in a safe, nurturing, and professionally-staffed environment. Each week we will have a special guest such as an animal keeper, a balloon artist, and the Tumblebus mini gym. Pools, slides, and sprinklers make water days the best part of the summer. Each child receives a camp t-shirt as well. Early drop-off is available for all campers beginning at 7:30 a.m. at no additional charge. Our extended day program, Kids’Care, is offered daily until 6:00 p.m.. For Camp and Kids’Care pricing, please visit our website: www. A first grader thanks her Reading Mentor bnai-shalom.org/LittleStarDayCamp. Don't miss out on the fun – register your Annette Davis. child today!
Zimriyah Song and Dance Festival, May 12 Join the B’nai Shalom Day School community at the Zimriyah Song and Dance Festival. The community is invited to attend this evening of celebrating Israel. Call 855-5091 for more information. Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. Beth David Synagogue Social Hall.
To learn more about the benefits of a B’nai Shalom education for your 1 year old – 8th grade child, please visit www.bnai-shalom.org or contact Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions, at ngoldstein@bnai-shalom.org or (336)897-0705 for more information or to schedule a tour.
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Thank you to everyone in the community who participated, volunteered or sponsored the 2nd Annual “Let My People Run” 5k Run/Walk on April 10. A fun time was had by all!
In photo above: Kindergarten and preschool children run in the Kids Dash race with Moses (Ivan Cutler) cheering them on! In photo to the right: Rabbi Geoffrey Claussen, with his daughter, as they near the finish line of the 1-Mile Fun Run Photos courtesy of Andrew Bowen Photography
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