JCN Chanukah 2010 by Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

NOVEMBER 2010

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LOOK INSIDE FOR HANUKKAH HAPPENINGS p.14-15

Published by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Vol. #75 Issue #1, NOVEMBER 2010

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Yavneh students raise over $1,000 to fight breast cancer p. 9

IN THIS ISSUE: Hatikvah House turns ten....p.5 Footwear Etc. celebrates 25 years......................................p.11 AIPAC vs. J Street................p.12 New business thrives in down economy...............................p.16

New Beth David rabbi brings hair-cutting rite to town p. 5

Simchas.................................p.17 Upcoming events................p.21

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from the federation chairman

“Federation is the only Jewish agency in the Silicon Valley that is responsible for the ENTIRE Jewish community.” This is the message Federation CEO Jyl Jurman recently conveyed to Yavneh Day School seventh graders who, as part of their social justice curriculum, were learning about the function of “umbrella” organizations. In these days of trending toward directed giving, Jyl made the case for the value of giving to a single organization that, in turn, supports every Jewish institution in our community (as well as communities in Israel and around the world). “What if people don’t care about every group Federation gives money to?” queried a savvy seventh grader. “Why shouldn’t they give all of their tzedakah to the groups that are personally important to them?” Jyl acknowledged the importance of giving money to things you personally care about. “But," she cautioned, “if everyone gave money only to the organizations they personally cared about, some institutions might not get enough support to continue their work.” Jyl emphasized that we can’t leave anyone out. We are all responsible for each other. Jyl’s message was directed to seventh-grade students, but strongly resonated with me. First, I recognize that there are many components to helping a community thrive. As an umbrella organization that raises and allocates money, the Federation can identify where the needs are most critical in ways that an individual acting alone cannot. I believe that our community is only as strong as its weakest link. Second, the Federation, here in Silicon Valley, nationally and through its partners in Israel and around the world such as the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Joint Distribution Committee – has the expertise and resources that enable us to identify community needs that an individual acting on his or her own, may not be able to find. I heard a speaker recently compare giving to the Federation to investing with a financial advisor rather than trying to pick stock on one’s own and I thought that was a pretty accurate description. Please join me this year in donating to the Federation’s annual campaign. Like you, I find that some organizations awaken my passion for giving more than others. However, it is important to me that no one is left out. We need strong Jewish community institutions for all of us, not just those that already affect our own lives. May we all continue to support one another and all be strengthened in the process. Thank you and I look forward to your support of the Federation's Annual Campaign.

Steve Ellenberg

, chairman of the board

A Chanukah gift from the JCC... Receive 50% off registration when you join by December 29th!* Experience it all at the JCC--an award winning ﬁtness center and aquatics center, after-school programs for kids, enrichment classes for all ages, holiday celebrations, s, Center for Jewish Life and Learning, and more. For details, contact us at 408.356.4973 or membership@svjcc.org. Check out these great upcoming programs! Details are at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org. CHANUKAH PALOOZA, a community Chanukah festival. Sunday, December 5th, noon-4:00pm. FREE. BALLROOM DANCE PARTY – Thursday, December 16th, 7:30-10:00pm. SPEAKER SERIES – Reb Mimi Feigelson discusses Shlomo Carlebach. Sunday, December 19th, 7:30pm. $5 members, $7 non-members. KAMP KISLEV, our winter day camp for ages pre-K through 5th grade. December 20th-31st.

14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 408.356.4973 membership@svjcc.org www.SiliconValleyJCC.org *50% off registration available on new Center memberships purchased by 12/29/10. Must be a ﬁrst-time member, age 18 or older. Certain conditions and restrictions apply.

Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley for its generous support of the JCC.

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Jewish Community News

Cecily Ruttenberg Executive Editor Pat Bergman and Kay Gatell Editorial Assistants Andrea Greyber Simchas Editor Pat Bergman Calendar Editor

Published six times a year by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. Subscription Price: $36 per year*. All articles must be submitted typed, double-spaced, before the deadline shown on this page. We reserve the right to edit all copy. The JCN is not responsible for the content of paid advertising. Send copy to Jewish Community News, 14855 Oka Rd., Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Telephone: (408) 431-0936. Fax: (408) 356-0733. e-mail: cecily@jvalley.org Billing questions call Michelle Ryder (408) 357-7505 Advertising call Elisa Gerston (408) 357-7512 Circulation call Danelle Rhiner (408) 358-3033 Assoc. Member: American Jewish Press Association

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Stimulating Topics, Fascinating Speakers Witness to the Sacred: The Camera as a Prayer Book, November 14, 2010 , 10:45 am at Shir Hadash. Rabbi Jerry Levy will lead a discussion on spirituality and the essence of Jewish teaching through the use of photographic images.

Dissent in the Jewish Community – Disaster or Opportunity? November 19, 2010, after the 8 pm service at Shir Hadash. Tom Dine will speak on the growing split in the American pro- Israel community over U.S. policy toward Israel.

Family Friendly Services

Best Wishes for a

Happy Hanukkah!

Conﬁrmation Student Reunion. November 27, 2010. Service and reunion, 10:30 am at Shir Hadash.

Chanukah Family Service. December 3, 2010, 7:15 pm at Shir Hadash. Bring your Hannukiah and candles and join in the celebration of the third night of Chanukah.

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local news From babyhood to little learner: the Upshirin of Ari Ohriner By Eleanor Weber Dickman Ari Ohriner, just turned three years old, walked toward the bimah at Congregation Beth David with a smile that spread from ear to ear and a twinkle in his young eyes. “He understood that this was a day of transition for him,” says papa Rabbi Philip Ohriner. “He knew he was no longer a baby, but a little boy who would now be learning the Hebrew alphabet and studying Jewish tradition.” Ari knew that the festivities were for him. He looked forward to Ari Ohriner licks honey off an aleph sitting in a special chair shaped cookie to represent the and getting a special sweetness of Jewish learning. treat. When his mother, Rabbi Shoshana Ohriner, handed him a sugar cookie shaped like the letter “aleph” and coated with honey, his grin grew even wider. While his parents explained the purpose of the ritual to the congregation, Ari scooped up drops of honey with his forefinger and licked the sweet taste of learning. This day was Ari’s “upshirin.” It was the day of his first haircut, according to a custom established in the 16th century. “Upshirin” (a Yiddish word meaning “to cut off”) echoes the meaning of Leviticus 19:23 in which it is stated that the fruit of a tree must not be eaten for the first three years. Similarly, the child now passes the first of many life milestones on his journey to knowledge, good deeds, and the joys of a Jewish life. In Hebrew, the word for “haircut” is “sapar,” which also means “boundary.” The haircut marks the end of babyhood and the beginning of lifelong learning. For his parents, the best part of the morning was “seeing Ari’s love for Judaism already blooming. He loves learning,” says his father, “and he loves being Jewish, going to Minyan, and being in shul. It’s amazing, when young children are present, how much they absorb!” “We always look to enrich our lives through ritual,” notes Rabbi Ohriner. Although a relatively new custom for liberal Jews, the upshirin is an easily adopted milestone in the Jewish life cycle for families. For Rabbi Philip, his journey to more observant Judaism began with his participation in BBYO; for Rabbi Shoshana, her deeper observance grew out of teaching Bar and Bat Mitzvah students at her home synagogue, Kol Emeth. They chose to conduct the ceremony at Beth David, because “the congregation is like our extended family and we wanted to celebrate with our new family.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, Ari received his first kippah (with smiley images of Thomas the Tank Engine) and his tsitsiot. Every morning, Ari and his “abba” don their special Jewish garments and look forward to another day of Jewish growth together.

Hatikvah House celebrates its tenth anniversary

osalee and Harvery Wolfe always knew that their daughter Hillary, who has the disability Williams Syndrome, could not live with them forever. When she turned 30, they began to look for a group-home environment in their San Diego community. Nothing looked like the right fit, and that’s when they learned about Hatikvah House, a Jewish home for developmentallydisabled adults opening in the Silicon Valley. That was 10 years ago and Hillary has been living there happily ever since.

Hillary Wolfe has lived at Hatkivah House since it opened 10 years ago.

“She looks forward to everything they do, she participates in everything and it’s a very happy environment,” said Rosalee Wolfe, who moved with her husband Harvey to the Villages in San Jose to be close to their daughter. This year marks Hatikvah House’s tenth anniversary. The Campbell group home was started by Saratoga resident Sally Wieder, who was looking for a Jewish environment for her two adult developmentally-disabled children. The house provides a family atmosphere for six developmentally-disabled adult Jewish women and men; it is a state-licensed, level 3, staff-operated residential facility. Unlike other adult group homes, Hatikvah House follows Jewish culture, religion and traditions, including operating a kosher kitchen. Residents participate in a host of activities, including gainful employment, educational pursuits and community service. They also enjoy many recreational experiences including trips, the movies, shows and home activities. Hillary Wolfe’s day includes several hours working at Safeway, her job of 10 years. She also participates in recreation activities through Hope Services, volunteer service through Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, and other social and recreational activities with Hatikvah House. Adding enrichment to her living experience, Hillary and her fellow residents celebrate all the Jewish holidays. Shabbat is observed as well as the other Jewish holidays. On Sukkot, for example, a succah is erected in Hatikvah's backyard, and there is a great Hanukkah party every year. Each resident participates in a structured schedule of activities that is designed to meet his or her needs and preferences as determined in his or her individual program plan. The staff strives to support the residents in achieving their individual goals and objectives while maintaining family relationships and providing a link with the community in general. Hatikvah House has accommodations for six residents, each occupying an individual room. Presently this lovely kosher Jewish home has an opening available for one Regional Center adult client who is challenged in cognitive, self-help and social functioning. A physical limitation is acceptable so long as the person is ambulatory and able to independently exit the premises in an emergency. It is desirable that a potential resident will observe Jewish traditions and Kashrut standards so as to benefit from, and contribute to, this outstanding living environment. Please address all inquiries to Delores Wade at (408) 379-0106.

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community photos

Rabbis Pressman and Ohriner at the Congregation Beth David installation of Rabbi Phillip Ohriner

Mayer puts coins in the Menorah of Giving. All money collected goes towards Jewish Family Services Embrace-A-Family program, which provides Hanukkah gifts for families in need.

Gifts for JFS Holiday Toy Drive

Members of Congregation Sinai’s Sisterhood enjoy bingo and Chai Tea on October 10. Ari Entin is carried out of ring by sumo wrestlers at opening night of the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival.

JCRC Board members Eric Rosenblum, Heidi Eisips and Einat Bauman joined JCRC Director Diane Fisher at the Second Annual High Holiday Creek Cleanup.

The Goldwasser family helped clean up the creek at Vasona County Park.

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Mah Jongg tables in the Levy Family Campus lobby Beginning in November, two Mah Jongg tables will be set up in the lobby of the Levy Family Campus. Mah Jongg groups and players are invited to relocate from their living rooms into the Levy Campus lobby. Groups may use the tables on Women gather for a game of a first-come, firstMah Jongg. served basis anytime the campus is open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Yavneh middle-school students raise over $1,000 for breast cancer fight

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Local "Annie" production presented by APJCC

The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley and the Teitelbaum Center for the Arts is proud to announce its community theater production: “Annie” based on “Little Orphan Annie.” This rich 1930’s Broadway show is true family entertainment. The production opens at the McAfee Center for the Performing Arts, 20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, California. Performances will be on Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m. matinee; Thursday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 29, “Marquee Performance” 8 p.m. (honoring donors and contributors) and Sunday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m. matinee. Tickets are general admission for all shows except the “Marquee Performance” (Reserved Seating Only). Prices for general admission are: $25 adults, Annie cast gathers for a photo shoot. $18 (senior adults 64+ and children under 12), children 3 and under are admitted free of charge. “Marquee Performance” tickets are: $54, $36, $25, $18 and children 3 and under are admitted free.

Yavneh Day School students raised $1007 for Women's Cancer programs during Lee National Denim Day on October 8. The Yavneh ambassadors, all Yavneh middleschool students, organized students and faculty, as well as employees of the JFS, JCC, and Federation to wear jeans and pink shirts to raise awareness about and funds for Women's Cancer. "It was great to see how all of the Yavneh students, even the little kids, wore pink," said Elissa, a Yavneh seventh grader.

Tickets go on sale beginning November 15, 2010 at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org. For more information call Producer Cheryl Bordy at (408) 355-5659. Call (408) 440-8883 to order tickets by phone.

The ambassadors lined the halls of the JCC and school lobbies in the morning, accepting donations ($5 was the suggested amount). "People really wanted to give," added seventh-grader Sydney, "and little by little it added up to a lot of money." "We were really happy that we met our goal of raising $1000," reflected Naava, a Yavneh sixth-grade student.

Please help make a difference in the lives of others and teach children about the precious gift of giving. Last year the preschool collected three barrels of food and 106 frozen turkeys in just 2 weeks! The goal this year is to beat the totals from last year and reach even more families. For more information please contact Temple Emanu-El at (408) 292-0939.

Tikkun Olam, "repairing the world" is an important focus of the Yavneh Day School curriculum. Even Yavneh's youngest students explore issues of social justice and participate in school awareness, tzedakah and community service events. In middle school, Social Justice is a formal three-year program designed to heighten student awareness about local, national and global injustices and to encourage personal engagement in community service activities and philanthropic giving. "Students take leadership on a variety of issues at Yavneh," says Yavneh's Principal Joni Quintal. "We want students to know that they can make a positive impact on the issues they care most about."

Take-home Shabbat at Levy Campus Schmoozers Café, located in the lobby of the Levy Family Campus, is offering Shabbat dinners. Orders must be placed by Wednesday for Friday pick-up. The meals include a choice of chicken or salmon accompanied by potatoes or rice, a green salad and vegetable. The four-person dinners will cost $31.95. Cafe owner David Lanzarotto is working to make ordering available online. Lanzarotto took control of the café last April. Prior to operating Schmoozers, he owned another café, and most recently ran the coffee house at the MLK Library at San Jose State University. The cafe's phone number is (408) 357-7446.

Temple Emanu-El Preschool holds food and turkey drive The Temple Emanu-El Preschool is hosting its second annual canned food and turkey drive. The canned food drive kicked off Oct. 18. The frozen turkey drive continues through Nov. 24. Turkeys can be delivered to the preschool Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Temple Emanu-El spurs change in e-waste recycling policy Supervisor Liz Kniss announced that the electronic waste generated by Santa Clara County will now go to an e-waste recycler pledged to globally responsible recycling--an e-Stewards certified recycler. Kniss also thanked a community group, Temple Emanu-El, working with People Acting in Community Together (PACT)--for inspiring the new County e-waste contract. “Now we know that the County’s e-waste is being recycled without polluting or exploiting poor countries,” said Kniss. “I’m grateful to Temple Emanu-El/PACT for helping us reach the highest standard of environmental responsibility.” Temple Emanu-El’s Tikkun Olam committee/PACT had inquired about what happened to the e-waste generated by the County. Kniss investigated and learned that the County could improve its own e-recycling. "The work of our Tikkun Olam committee is to repair the world. It's an honor that the County responded so positively and established a new contract to handle its own e-waste responsibly. We hope that other agencies will follow their example and help take care of our planet and the people who live on it," said Rabbi Dana Magat of Temple Emanu-El in San Jose. The County’s new contract will garner national publicity. The County of Santa Clara is one of the first two governments in the world with the e-Stewards Enterprise designation given to them because they contracted with an e-Stewards certified recycler.

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Bonnie Slavitt Moore receives national award

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ongtime Jewish community leader and volunteer Bonnie Slavitt Moore will be presented with the Kipnis/Wilson Friedlander Award at the International Lion of Judah conference in New Orleans on November 10, 2010. This award is given to women of exemplary leadership and recognizes Slavitt Moores involvement in the Silicon Valley Jewish community for over 26 years in both lay and professional positions. Currently, Slavitt Moore sits on the Women’s Philanthropy Executive Committee and Board; her portfolio includes the campaign chair of the Lion and LOJE departments. She has served as Federation president and the Federation’s annual campaign chair for many years. Slavitt Moore also served as the Western Region campaign chair for the United Jewish Appeal. Slavitt Moore is generous with her time and support to many Jewish organizations. Currently, along with her Federation commitments, she is the vice president of development for the Annual Campaign and president-elect for the Hillel of Silicon Valley. She also currently serves on the national board of the Jewish Educational Service of North America (JESNA) and the board of the School of Education at the American Jewish University (formally the University of Judaism). Slavitt Moore also was the vice president of development for CAJE, the Coalition for the Advancement in Jewish Education for 5 years. Slavitt Moore has been a Jewish educator for over 45 years. She was the founding director of the Council on Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, the project coordinator for SHORESH (a staff-development program funded by a Covenant Foundation grant) and the first full-time principal at Yavneh Day School in Los Gatos, California. Slavitt Moore continues to pursue her love of Jewish education by teaching Hebrew High and substituting in the local Jewish day schools.

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Slavitt Moore is a consultant specializing in staff development in Jewish day schools and afterschool programs. She holds a Masters Degree in Jewish Teaching and Administration from the University of Judaism and a MA in Education from Rutgers University. She and her husband Jack Moore have four wonderful children, four adorable grandchildren and an English springer spaniel.

Footwear Etc. owners celebrate 25-year anniversary

he story of Footwear Etc. began in 1986, when local Jewish businessman Elie Monarch opened his first store in Palo Alto, called Rapp’s Shoes. In 1992, Rapp’s Shoes closed, and Monarch re-opened with Footwear Etc., a niche, boutique store focusing on quality, name-brand comfort shoes.

With a strong focus on customer service, and the help of a great team, Monarch built Footwear Etc. to be a successful chain of retail stores. Today, Footwear Etc. operates eight stores in the Bay Area, two in San Diego and an online retail segment through its website www.footwearetc.com. “Our customers are an integral part of our growth, we strive to always gather, listen to, and utilize their feedback,” said Monarch. Elie Monarch and his wife Lottie live in Sunnyvale, where they are active members of Congregation Sinai. They have also been members of Congregation Kol Emeth. When they were younger, the Monarch’s children attended South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, where Lottie Monarch was also a teacher. Now the couple’s grandchildren attend SPHDS.

Lottie and Elie Monarch are the owners of Footwear Etc.

Their son Aviv has continued Lottie's love of education and is a teacher at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School. Elie is also proud to be involved as a partner in The Kitchen Table, the new kosher restaurant in Mountain View. Being involved in the community, especially the Jewish community, is very important to the Monarchs. They continue to support and promote many different Jewish organizations with which they are affiliated. Footwear Etc. sponsors events At one time, you were and organizations like The Silicon proud of that old car. Valley Duck Footwear Etc. celebrates 25 years in business. Race, San Jose Now, you can be proud of it again. Earthquakes Donate your unwanted vehicle to Jewish Family Services Community ‘Kids Night Out’, South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Annual Shoe and support vital programs for families, children, and Drive, Souls for Soles shoe drives, Health Dimensions health fairs, Palomar older adults in need. Pomerado Health Group, Children’s Miracle Network for Rady’s Children’s Hospital, Rancho Bernardo Fire Victims, and local high schools’ extracurricular Donate Today! activities. 1-877-JFS-4-CAR 1-8 7 7- 5 3 7- 4 2 2 7

“Giving back to the community is our way of saying ‘thank you,’” said Elie Monarch. “Thank you for 25 wonderful years and many more to come.”

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local news AIPAC vs J Street at Congregation Shir Hadash

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Tom Dine, a U.S. foreign policy expert and former AIPAC executive director, will take on the hot-button topic of America’s two, pro-Israel lobbying groups AIPAC and J Street. The talk will be held at Congregation Shir Hadash on November 19.

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“I will try to do my best to put both of them into context and give my views on what is best for the United States,” said Dine.

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While many American Jews support the long-standing political policies set forth by AIPAC, others support the newer organization J Street. AIPAC describes itself as a pro-Israel lobbying group aiming to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. J Street describes itself as a pro-Israel, pro-Peace organization that believes a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential to Israel’s survival. “I think right now you have a very large chasm inside the American Jewish community over AIPAC and J Street, “ said Dine. “The fact is, that there are a certain group of American Jews that are angry at AIPAC, they gravitate towards J Street. Then there are people who are angry at J Street, for enunciating peace and compromising with the Palestinians.” Dine says his talk will include a discussion of the different perspectives, and hopefully cover some ways to overcome the conflict within the American Jewish community. “Do we want a community that’s anxious and tense towards each other or one that works together and tries to solve this problem that Israel has?” asks Dine. For more information about the talk or to RSVP please contact Congregation Shir Hadash at (408) 358-1751.

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POTATO LATKES Submitted by: Paula Barbarito-Levitt Ingredients: 10 medium potatoes 2 medium onions 2 or 3 large eggs 1/4 cup of matzah meal or potato starch Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil Directions: Peel the potatoes and keep them in some cold water until ready to prepare the latkes. Starting with the onions, alternately grate some of the onions on the large holes of a grater followed by some of the potatoes. Continue until all the onions and the potatoes have been grated. Press out as much water from the vegetables as possible using your hands. A starchy sediment will appear at the bottom of the bowl. Keep this sediment - it will help hold the potato latkes together. Using a clean cotton tea towel, place the potato-onion mixture over the towel. Roll the towel and squeeze over the sink to remove some additional moisture. Return the potato-onion mixture to the bowl with the sediment. Blend the mixture with the eggs, potato-starch or matzahmeal, salt and pepper. Heat one inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until quite hot. Form potato-latkes using your hand the size you desire. Fry, turning once. When golden and crisp on each side, drain on paper toweling. Serve with sour-cream or applesauce.

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inside federation From the boardroom to the boutique On Wednesday evening, November 17, the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley is sponsoring a program to address overarching concerns common to local Jewish community organizations. This program is free to members of local Jewish community organization boards, but a reservation is requested. The program will feature Amy Hirschberg Lederman (www.amyhirshberglederman.com) who is an award-winning author, nationally syndicated columnist, Jewish educator, public speaker and attorney. Her columns have won awards from the American Jewish Press Association, the Arizona Newspapers Association and the Arizona Press Amy Lederman Club for excellence in commentary. She will address issues of leadership. Lederman explores leadership and encourages the emergence of the leader within. Her presentation will investigate Jewish models of leadership and how Jewish values like tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (righteous deeds) and k'lal Yisroel (communal responsibility) can affect success as leaders. The goal is to gain better understanding of individual strengths and passions to be used to optimize the community’s leadership potential. Lederman will also be selling and signing copies of her latest publication, One G-d, Many Paths, at the Holiday Boutique from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The boutique will be also be held on November 17 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. The boutique will include many vendors including those selling jewelry, art, ceramics, clothing for women and children. For more information about any of the activities on November 17, please call Arielle Hendel at (408) 357-7501.

Philanthropic Funds Demystified What’s a Phil Fund? A philanthropic fund (also known as a “donor-advised fund”) is an account owned, controlled and administered by The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley but identified with the donor(s) who created it. Through this fund, a donor(s) can recommend grants to qualified charities. A donor-advised fund allows you to become an active member in the process of allocating resources to meet a variety of needs in the Jewish and general communities. Named for you, your family, or in memory of a loved one, the fund gives you or your family the opportunity to make recommendations for grants to qualified charities. This offers you the greatest flexibility and provides you with maximum tax benefits. What are the benefits of a donor-advised fund? •You are able to recommend support for causes that interest you now and in the future. •You may make recommendations for grants from both income and principal. •You are eligible for an immediate income tax deduction for all amounts contributed to a Donor-Advised Fund (regardless of when distributions are made). •No tax is paid on the income generated by the fund. •Your mail box is not spammed with thank you notes and solicitations from charities. How do I open a donor-advised fund? It’s easy to create a fund. A fund can be established with a minimum of a $10,000 tax-deductible contribution of cash, securities, or other property to the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. Then the Federation invests the funds and may make grants in the name of your fund to charitable, cultural or educational organizations you wish to support. Why should I open one with the Federation? The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley administers 20 donor-advised funds for constituents. In 2010, these funds made over 150 distributions to charitable institutions. The grants ranged in value from $100 (minimum) to $120,000. We have the expertise and the personalized service to be very effective. If you would like to talk to someone about opening your own Donor-Advised Fund, please call Cathie Whalen at (408) 357-7502.

Joint partnership combatting the delegitimization of Israel The Israel Action Network: The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) have announced a partnership on an ambitious project to combat the delegitimizing of Israel. JFNA and the rest of the Jewish federation system have agreed to invest $6 million over the next three years to join hands with the JCPA to form what they are calling the Israel Action Network. The system would utilize the reach of North America’s 157 federations, 125 local Jewish community relations councils and nearly 400 communities under the federation system to serve as a rapid-response team charged with countering the growing campaign to isolate Israel as a rogue state akin to apartheid-era South Africa. The Israeli government and Jewish groups see that campaign, which includes anti-Israel divestment and boycott campaigns, as an existential threat to the Jewish state. “There is a very, very high sense of urgency in [fighting] the delegitimizing of the State of Israel,” the JFNA’s CEO, Jerry Silverman, told The Fundermentalist, a Jewish philanthropy newsletter. “There is no question that it is among the most critical challenges facing the state today.” In fact, Silverman added, Israeli leaders identify this as the second most dangerous threat to Israel, after Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. JCPA’s Senior Vice President Martin Raffel will oversee the new network. He will work in concert with the head of the JFNA’s Washington office, William Daroff. Over the next several months, Raffel will put together his team, including six people in New York, one in Israel and one in Washington. The network will monitor the delegitimization movement worldwide and create a strategic plan to counter it wherever it crops up. The network will also work with local federations and community relations councils to enlist the help of key leadership at churches, labor unions and cultural institutions to fight the delegitimization. “If the community in Chattanooga all of a sudden is faced with [a boycott of] Israeli products in the mall, they should be able to call the [Israel] Action Network and have response and implementation within 12 hours, and not spend time thinking about how to do it,” he said. “We should be able to do that in every community.” While groups such as AIPAC (the American Israel Public Affairs Committee), the Zionist Organization of America and J Street, focus primarily on politics, and other groups, such as the Israel Project and CAMERA (the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America), key in on the media, the Israel Action Network will aim to influence civic leaders. The Jewish federations have agreed to give the JFNA $1.6 million to fund the project fully in its first year. In the two subsequent years, the federations will split the cost 50-50 with JFNA. “Israel’s government has been advocating for this, especially over the past six months or eight months,” Silverman said. “It has been in dialogue within our federation movement for a while, especially following the Toronto incident and the incident in San Francisco with the film festival, and divestment movements in the Protestant and Presbyterian churches. This idea was born out of the large city executives meeting that said, ‘It is time. And time is running out.’ We have to do this quickly and we have to be armed in our community and be offensive, not defensive.” “Everything JFNA does, we have a responsibility to deliver results to our federation movement. That is absolutely what is expected,” Silverman said. “As the conversion bill came up, it was an issue that really was a challenge to the Jewish community of North America. JFNA, based on the support of the collective, got out in front of it. The collective here is saying we need to respond and we need to respond as a collective, and JFNA, you need to take a strong role, even though the bulk of work will be done in the grass roots in the communities.”

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happy hanukkah The PJ Library® presents Hanukkah at Santana Row Following a very successful week-long series of 2009 Hanukkah events at the Santana Row shopping center, PJ Library organizers Rabbi Leslie Alexander and Eleanor Weber Dickman met with representatives of Santana Row’s management company, Federal Realty, to begin discussions for making the event a holiday tradition. There is delight in noting that this festival is returning for a second year from December 1 through December 8, 2010. The PJ Library® Program in Silicon Valley will again promote and host “Hanukkah at Santana Row,” in Park Valencia. The PJ Library® Program is pleased and proud to announce this year’s calendar of co-sponsors:        

Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.--Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center Thursday, December 2, 5:30 p.m.--Yavneh Day School Friday, December 3, 3:30 p.m.--Women's Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Saturday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.--Congregation Beth David Sunday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.--Congregation Shir Hadash Monday, December 6, 5:30 p.m.--Young Adults Division of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and Hillel of Silicon Valley Tuesday, December 7, 5:30 p.m.--Temple Emanu-El Wednesday, December 8, 5:30 p.m.--The PJ Library Program

Each night, different music programs and craft activities will be hosted by these organizations―much appreciated “Constituent Partners” of The PJ Library® Program. The programs are open to everyone in the community. Please plan to attend one or more of these events this year, and bring your friends along! It’s a happy and effective way to participate in the holiday season and contribute to the rich cultural diversity of our community. Santana Row is the place to be during Hanukkah!

APJCC CEO Hal Bordy lights the menorah at Santana Row in in 2009.

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happy hanukkah Chanukah Palooza festival is Dec. 5 at APJCC The Addison-Penzak JCC’s annual Chanukah Palooza festival will take place on Sunday, December 5 from 12-4 p.m. This free, open-to-the-public event will include food, holiday vendors, games, and more. Vendors will be selling jewelry, art, candy, Judaica and other items. It’s ideal for all those lastminute gifts. Children will keep busy in the KidsZone with special youth classes in arts and sports, a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course A scene from Shalom Sesame and arts and crafts. The JCC will also be screening a new Hanukkah-themed episode of Shalom Sesame, the children’s show set in Israel from the makers of Sesame Street.

Shalom Sesame “Chanukah” episode at APJCC December 5 Shalom Sesame, a children’s show in Israel, has been popular with the younger age group for years. Now a new batch of episodes is underway, starting with a Chanukah show that will premiere across North America on Sunday, December 5. Locally, you can view the premiere on December 5 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Addison-Penzak JCC. The screening will be part of the JCC’s Chanukah Palooza community holiday festival. Chanukah: The Missing Menorah finds Grover in a tizzy when his special friend Anneliese van der Pol (star of That’s So Raven and Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast) gets caught in a game of tag with a chicken and loses her special menorah…just as Chanukah is about to begin! Can her friends find the missing menorah in time? The show also includes a guest appearance by actress Debi Mazar.

On the main stage, families can participate in a variety of short, fun fitness classes, view a special holiday presentation by the Israeli Scouts or see a dance performance by the APJCC Dance Academy. Watch the JCC website for details: www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/events. For more information or for interested vendors, please contact Diana Schnabel at the JCC, (408) 357-7402 or diana@svjcc.org.

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local news The Retro Dome celebrates two years, thriving in down economy By Lori Telson

cott and Shannon Guggenheim—longtime members of the Silicon Valley Jewish community—have been singing and performing together for years. But traveling across the country for shows while raising two daughters, one of whom has severe special needs, simply wasn’t working. Thus, in 2009, in an effort to stay closer to home, the Guggenheims took a leap of faith and decided to open The Retro Dome, a performing arts center in the old Century 25 Theatres building at 1694 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. “The idea of opening any business in an economic downturn was a little strange to begin with. Then we combined it with live theater which is already a business that struggles,” said Shannon Guggenheim.

the week of the lease signing. That’s when they saw the theaters were not equipped the way they expected. The projection screens, chairs, stages and curtains were gone. Those were added expenses they didn’t expect. The couple had the support of an incredibly dedicated family with help from both of their parents and Scott’s brother Stephen Guggenheim, an accomplished opera singer and cantor who served Temple Beth Jacob in Redwood City and Temple Emanu-El in San Jose. Stephen is now vice president at The Retro Dome, overseeing the movie series in the Red Room and the musical direction in the Blue Room. When they were opening the theater, however, Stephen was going through chemotherapy and his and Scott’s nephew was also being diagnosed with childhood epilepsy. Stephen is now in remission; his nephew is seizure-free.

In a year with 12.2 percent unemployment statewide, and a declining economy, the In the midst of their family’s medical Guggenheims were confident they could struggles, Scott and Shannon worked succeed given they were a small, dedicated swiftly and frugally to open The Retro organization, really a two-person operation. Dome. “We worked with closed local Scott and Shannon were cranking out scripts, theaters and took out the two front music, and the entire production for someone rows of chairs because they don’t have else—their clients—which they still do for some wear and tear. It was like moving into local shopping centers. Then they realized your first home. We were so excited A scene from "The MeshugaNutcracker" they could put the same amount of energy, time and with a ‘let’s-do-it’ attitude,” said Shannon. dedication into something for themselves—a local, affordable theater with live musicals, retro films, and comedy. That “let’s-do-it” attitude seems to extend to how the Guggenheims approach family life as well. Their youngest daughter Allyson just turned 3 and has So, in 2009 when the couple was having lunch at Westgate Shopping Center, cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis. She requires frequent doctor visits, weekly they noticed the closed Century Theater on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as more supervision and Prospect Road in San Jose. They called the realtors to begin lease negotiations. assistance than a typical 3-year-old. Three months after signing the lease they opened their first production at The Retro Dome. “You can make the best or the worst of it as you want,” said Shannon, adding she knows others could be absolutely overwhelmed by their situation. “We are Scott and Shannon didn’t do their first walk-through of the theaters until so lucky, so fortunate. This little angel was put into this world so we could give her the best of all possibilities.” Ally’s world includes her big sister Lily, 8, who attends Yavneh Day School and loves performing like her parents. Lily will perform in the JCC’s upcoming production of “Annie.” Ally draws an audience of her own, too. “There’s not a person who sees her that doesn’t stop and have a conversation. There’s something angelic, spiritual or connective about her that makes people stop. This is a special kid,” explained Shannon.

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“We have to keep shopping and dining out and not just become hermits. You won’t care about others if there’s no human connection. Get out and see a movie, go to the theater, go to the ballet and talk about it with your kids and remember why art is important. The arts were still here to keep people happy during the Depression and back in Grecian times. “That’s my two cents. Maybe this economy needs something more than that, but why not start there? Theater offers a frivolous or a meaningful experience. You can see 'Rent' and get the message that we have to take care of each other, or you can go to a 'Willy Wonka' sing-along and eat chocolate with the kids for a nice afternoon out. We can reconnect with each other in that way,” Shannon said. The Retro Dome will be featuring “MeshugaNutcracker” and “Santastic” from Dec. 1 to 19. For information go to theretrodome.com or call (408) 404-7711.

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simchas By Andrea Cohen Greyber Births Natalie Rose Werba Rubin was born on May 26 and weighed in at e i g h t pounds t w o ounces; she was Natalie Rose Werba t w e n t y Rubin o n e inches long. She is the daughter of Temple Emanu-El congregants Libby Werba & Aaron Rubin. She was officially given her name at a ceremony at the home of her maternal grandparents, Allan & Pat Werba who belong to Congregation Beth David. The ceremony, officiated by Rabbi Dana Magat, took place on August 1. On hand for the special event were her grandparents from Buffalo Grove, IL, Marvin & Darcy Rubin, her aunt Jenny Werba of San Francisco and her uncle James Vanolli of San Jose. Grandparents Ruth & Victor Brill of Santa Clara who belong to Congregation Beth David are pleased to announce the birth of their second grandson, Jacob Philip Brill Jacob Philip Brill. He is the son of Dr. Elliott & Stephanie Brill of New York and the younger brother of Henry Joseph Brill. Jacob was born on September 14 and weighed six pounds six ounces. His other grandparents are Marcia & Jeffrey Lloyd of Los Angeles. Great-grandparents are the late Henry & the late Frances Gage, the late Frank and the late Dorothy Brill, Harriet Lloyd of San Francisco and the late Lloyd K. Lloyd and Alegra Brooks of Los Angeles. Jacob Philip was named after his great-uncle Jacob Szefler, who perished in the Holocaust and his great-grandfather Philip Brooks. The bris was held in Manhattan and everyone is doing fine!

Jeremy & Laurie Tavan of San Jose are the proud parents of Corwin Charles Tavan who was born on September 21 and who Corwin Charles Tavin w e i g h e d 3265 grams (7 pounds 3.2 ounces) and was 51 centimeters long (20 inches). He is the first grandchild of Ann & Richard Tavan of Saratoga who are congregants at Congregation Beth David. He is also the greatgrandchild of Norman & Evelyn Tavan who live in Saratoga. His uncle Daniel Tavan lives in Miami Beach, FL and great-uncle Steve Tavan lives in Boston. His maternal grandmother Sandy Zagmester lives in Alden, NY along with uncle Eric Zagmester and aunts Michelle and Janie Zagmester. Mazel tov! Congregation Sinai members Maureen & Derek Krantz are the proud parents of Benyamin Ephraim Krantz who was born on October 6 and whose bris occurred on October 13 at the synagogue. Rabbi Gil Leeds performed the bris. Benyamin is the little brother of Shai, 4, who attends Sinai Preschool and Aya, 2. Ben weighed seven pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. His grandparents, Hadassah & Arie Levinkron and Arlene & Dennis Krantz are happy to be in the area and share in his special moments as is his aunt Lilach Levinkron who lives in Redwood City. Rabbi

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Pressman of Congregation Beth David in Saratoga is pleased to announce the birth of his granddaughter, Batsheva Rose Chosiad. She is the daughter of Aliza Pressman Batsheva Rose & Craig Chosiad Chosiad of Washington, DC. Batsheva was born on the twelfth of October and weighed seven pounds seven ounces

and was 19 ¾ inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Barbara & Jon Chosiad of Sharon, MA. Her great-grandparents are Rabbi Jacob & Marjorie Pressman of Los Angeles. Aunt Rebecca Pressman is a student at NYU in New York City; uncle Benjamin Pressman is in a Masters program at the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California and aunt Lynne Chosiad lives in Massachusetts. Batsheva Rose was named for her grandmother, Beverly Pressman, and for Craig’s grandmother Rose. Called to the Torah Jacob Wisotsky, son of Rachel W i s o t s k y & Scott Carpenter, grandson of Lindy & Allen W i s o t s k y and Susan Wisotsky and Joseph Alasko Jacob Wisotsky was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 14 at Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill. He was blessed by the presence of aunts and uncles, dear friends and congregants. Jacob’s mitzvah project was to grow flowers and take them to residents of nursing homes in Santa Cruz. His tzedakah project was in honor of and in memory of his grandpa Allen (Pop). Money from this project will be donated to the Allen Wisotsky Education Fund. Jacob is an eighth grader at Mission Hills Middle School in Santa Cruz. He enjoys track and cross country and playing video games with his special uncle Zev. Ethan Heerwagen, son of Hilary Schneider & Jim Heerwagen of Los Gatos, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 9 at Temple EmanuEl. He is in the eighth grade at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos. He enjoys playing guitar, Ethan Heerwagen the

lacrosse, football and basketball. This summer, after visiting the Illiso Care Society in South Africa, which provides programs for AIDS/ HIV patients and their children, Ethan decided that his mitzvah project would be raising money for the organization by selling vuvuzelas (the horns used at the World Cup Soccer games). He sold vuvuzelas at local farmers markets and shopping centers and raised $1500 for the Illiso Care Society. On hand for their brother’s Bar Mitzvah were Zach Heerwagen, 17, now a student at Robert Louis Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, CA and Adam Heerwagen, 15, a student at Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose. His grandparents Cynthia & John Chesley of Falls Church, VA and Howard Radwin of San Antonio, TX joined the family for this special occasion. Uncle Tyler Heerwagen of Saratoga, cousins Abbey Heerwagen and Caroline Cole came up from Los Angeles. Aunt Susan Darby and cousin Charlie came in from McLean, VA; uncle Jon & aunt Debbie Schneider and cousins Abby, Maddy, Sarah, Sammy, Brittany

simchas and Brendon Schneider; aunt Amy Schneider & uncle Richard Lee and cousins Stanley, Peter and Hailey Lee and aunt Sally & uncle David Duncan and cousins Hannah and Sophie Duncan came in from Scottsdale, AZ.

uncle Howard Lerner and cousins Erica and David Lerner of Hopkiton, MA; uncle Trevor Klein of Boca Raton, FL; and aunt Kathi & uncle Barry Klein and cousins Lindsay and Matthew Klein of Atlanta, GA.

Meilani Makhni, daughter of Leann & Mac Makhni, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on October 16 at Temple EmanuEl. She and her younger brother Devin, 10, are students at Almaden Country School where Meilani Makhni she plays on the volleyball team. Horseback riding and reading are her passions. She has performed in theater productions at Presentation High School and enjoys singing and dancing. She attended summer camp at Presentation High and attended Camp Newman for two summers. She also participated in two American Cancer Society Relays for Life. For her mitzvah project she is working with seniors living in retirement communities. Her grandmothers, Carol Cherkasky of Jackson, Mississippi and Jogender Makhni of New Delhi, India were proud to be with her on this special day. Other relatives and friends came from India and China to be with her for this milestone in her life.

Matthew Ghan, son of Lori & Jeff Ghan of San Jose, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 23 at Temple Emanu-El. He is the younger brother of Brent Ghan, a freshman at the University of California at Davis. Matthew Ghan Matthew is in the seventh grade at the Sierra School in Santa Clara. He is the grandson of long-time Temple EmanuEl member Ruth Krandel and Lee & Al Ghan who belong to Congregation Beth David. Matthew loves to cook and bake and hopes to become a chef. He also enjoys photography, playing guitar and hanging out with his friends. This past summer he spent three weeks at URJ Camp Newman and cannot wait to go back next year. For his mitzvah project, he spent the last year raising money for the San Jose Family Shelter. He raised the money by selling madeto-order baked goods.

Gregory Lerner, son of Jeanette & Stuart Lerner of San Jose, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth David on October 16. Greg is an eighth grade student at Yavneh Jewish Day Gregory Lerner School. His older sister Danielle, is a junior at Lynbrook High. He loves sports and plays soccer, baseball and basketball. For his mitzvah project, Greg volunteered once a week at Wheels on Fire, a program at the Camden Community Center which gives paraplegic kids a place to play wheelchair sports and games. He really enjoys his volunteer work and plans to continue to volunteer his time. He is also donating a percentage of his Bar Mitzvah money to WIZO, an organization which gives money for Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations to the most needy in Israel, and to Yavneh. Greg is the grandson of Dora Klein who flew from Pretoria, South Africa to celebrate this milestone. Unfortunately his grandfather Lou Lerner and Heather Lerner of Naples, FL were unable to attend. Other relatives who came for the special simcha were aunt Irene & uncle John Leamon and cousins Adam and Rachel of Swampscott, MA; aunt Laura and

Weddings Dr. Janet Greenfield, daughter of Bernard & Rochelle Greenfield, was married on September 5 to Dr. Tyler Davis, son of Marsha & Robert Davis and Joni Davis, of Conneaut Lake, PA. Janet & Tyler met at the University of Glasgow, ScotJanet & Tyler land where they Davis were studying for

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their degrees in veterinary medicine. They are currently working at the Palm Beach Equine Hospital in Wellington, FL. Rabbi Melanie Aron officiated at the beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA. Wesley Davis was his brother’s best man and Lisa Greenfield who lives in Washington, DC was the maid of honor. Aarika Beth Cohen, daughter of Mary & Barry Cohen of Saratoga, married Joshua Steven Hess, son of Sylvia & Dennis Schoonover of Chandler, AZ and Mike & Shannon Hess of Incline Village, NE on October 3. The happy couple exchanged vows at a ceremony at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara presided over by Rabbi Dana Magat of Temple EmanuEl where the bride grew up. Aarika attended Yavneh Jewish Day School,

graduated from Saratoga High School and from the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Joshua graduated from Saint Francis in Mountain View. They met when Aarika was working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car on the Audi desk and Joshua was working for Audi. Aarika’s matronof-honor was her sister Leslie Robinson who lives in San Ramon; Joshua’s best man was Aarika and Joshua Hess his brother Justin Hess of San Francisco. Her grandmother Maria McLure of San Jose was pleased to be on hand for the festivities. After a honeymoon in Kauai and Maui, the young couple will reside in San Jose.

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ON-GOING WEEKLY EVENTS AND CLASSES

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MONDAYS All Addictions Group 10 AM, Shir Hadash A confidential support group for individuals struggling with a range of addictions. nadine@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 x5

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 e-Waste and All of Us 7-9 PM, Emanu-El Sponsored by the Tikkun Olam Committee in cooperation with the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, the evening will feature a screening of "The Story of E-Waste Recycling and Yard Sale Electronics", "Children at 9 AM, Levy Family Campus Risk", and a presentation by SVTC on the subject. RSVP Funds from e-waste recycling go to admin@templesanjose. toward JCC Maccabi Games and org by 11/8. dvorazim@ funds from the Yard Sale go to templesanjose.org or (408) the Yavneh Day School Alumni 292-0939 Scholarship Fund. (408) 357-7497 or jason@svjcc.org WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

TUESDAYS Pirkei Avot: Sayings (Ethics) of the Fathers 10:30 AM, Beth David Pirkei Avot has been reprinted more than any other rabbinic text. Unlike the rest of the Mishnah, it contains no halachah and deals solely with ethical and moral principles. Explore this ancient Jewish wisdom in this participant-led discussion group. Donations welcome! (408) 257-3333 THURSDAYS Silicon Valley Beit Midrash 9 AM-Noon, Mirkin Chapel at Sinai Join Rabbi Berkenwald for in-depth study of Jewish thought, belief, and practice. No fee; drop-ins are welcome; no experience necessary. (408) 264-8542 FRIDAYS Friday Talmud Study with Rabbi Daniel Pressman 8:30 AM, Beth David This ongoing Talmud study group will discuss Tractate Berakhot, addressing blessings, prayers and sanctification. New students are welcome. Donations are welcome! (408) 257-3333 or AdultEd@beth-david.org SATURDAYS Torah Study 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash The class will examine Deuteronomy, looking at classical Jewish commentaries and contemporary thought. Drop-ins welcome. (408) 358-1751 x5 or nadine@shirhadash.org

EVENTS AND CLASSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Beyond Borders: Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict 9:30 AM, Levy Family Campus This 10-lesson course will provide students with new tools for understanding modern Israeli history and critiquing texts and events. Nechama Tamler of the BJE of San Francisco and Lehrhaus Judaica. lisacg@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7492 Mesibah Family Fun Day 3-5 PM,Levy Family Campus Mesibah is the Hebrew word for party! Children ages 2-10 years and their parents or caregivers celebrate the start of the Jewish month of Kislev. Singing and dancing, making art projects and playing games. FREE

Denominations: Addressing the Challenges of Diversity 7:30 PM, Levy Family Campus The course offers extensive insights into the historical and ideological development of the major movements. Instructor: Rabbi Leslie Alexander. lisacg@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7492 Reform Jewish Views on Contemporary Topics 7:30 PM, Shir Hadash For many decades, Reform rabbis have been writing these "teshuvot"-answers to modern-day questions about observance and ethical/moral issues. patty@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Foundations, A Course for Jewish Parents 9:30 AM, Levy Family Campus A NEW curriculum brings to life the master stories from our tradition and the messages they convey. This experience will provide an opportunity for you to bring the conversation home to share with your child. Foundations offers the learning, the language, and the confidence to teach one’s own children. Co-teachers: Rabbi Leslie Alexander and Rabbi Joshua Fenton. lisacg@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7492 Freilache Menschen Lunch and Program 11:30 AM, Shir Hadash $5 donation. RSVP: (408) 358-1751 x2 or shanda@shirhadash.org Jewish Humor: Nu, You Think That’s Funny 7 PM, Levy Family Campus Jewish jokesters have had a disproportionate influence on 20thcentury American comedy. Hear and see vintage recordings and clips and learn why and how Jews have made us laugh for a hundred years. Instructor: Mark Levi. Lisa Ceile, lisacg@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7492

Beth-David CJL- Business Mensch 7:30-10 PM, Beth David Noah Alper, founder of Noah’s Bagels and author of “Business Mensch,” argues that being a mensch is not only good for the soul; it’s also a path to success in business. Harry Cornbleet, hcornbleet@sbcglobal.net

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Shabbat Across the Bay 7 PM, Private Home in Willow Glen Join Jewish adults, ages 21-45, for a Shabbat experience. Complete with challah, wine and a three-course meal, participants will get the chance to eat and gab in awesome company. amanda@jvalley.org or (408) 357-7503 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Tot Shabbat 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash Tot Shabbat is free and is open to the community. (408) 358-1751 x3 or rabbilevenberg@shirhadash.org Haverim Services 10:30 AM, Beth David Service for Kindergarten–Third graders Songs and discussion of traditions and values gleaned from Torah portion or holiday. Stories and treats. Parents welcome. bendahan@beth-david.org or (408) 257-3333 Tot Shabbat 11 AM, Beth David Parent-led service includes singing, storytelling and snack! (408) 2573333 or lori.kahn@sbcglobal.net Book Discussion 1:30-3 PM, Beth David “The Collaborator of Bethleham” by Matt Rees. Teens welcome. miriam.marr@stanfordalumni.org or (650) 968-7138 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 CBDRS Art and Science Fair 9:30 AM, Beth David Open to all 1st-7th graders. RSVP so there are enough supplies. ReligiousSchool@beth-david.org or (408) 257-3333

Speaker Rabbi Jerry Levy 10:45 AM, Shir Hadash Rabbi Levy will share over a hundred images that he has paired with the great spiritual teachings of Jewish life. nadine@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 x5\ Sr. Kadima Hanukkah Ceramics Studio Event! 3 PM, Color Me Mine, San Jose Open to all 7th-8th graders. $15/member; $20/nonmember. Includes up to $16 of pottery, glazing fee and sufganiot! Beth David membership not required. (925) 286-5759 or racheleschultz@gmail.com Young Couples Holiday Cookie Swap 3 PM, Temple Emanu-El Cottage An afternoon of recipe swapping and cookies. Free to attend. (408) 3577503 or amanda@jvalley.org Jewish Study Network Annual Banquet 6 PM, San Mateo Marriott Dr. Kevin Saitowitz will be honored. (650) 493-5764 or info@jsn.info Laser Tag with Sinai Men's Club 7 PM, Laserquest, Mountain View Join the men running around with toy guns in a dark room. Pool and adult beverages as well. (408) 264-8542 or mensclub@sinai-sj.org MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Evening with author Joan Leegant 7:30 PM, Levy Family Campus “Wherever You Go,” from July 2010, and “An Hour in Paradise,” won the PEN/New England Book Award and the Wallant Award for Jewish Fiction. $5/member; $7/non-member. (408) 357-7492 or cjll@svjcc.org WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Holiday Boutique 11 AM, Levy Family Campus The best of children's clothes, jewelry, ceramics, and Judaica! Raffle tickets with every purchase. Proceeds benefit the programs and beneficiaries of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. (408) 357-7501 or arielle@jvalley.org THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Women's Study: Israeli Women's Short Stories 10:30 AM, Shir Hadash This class is co-sponsored by Brandeis Women. Patty, patty@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 APJCC Social Mixer 6:30 PM, Levy Family Campus Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. dina@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7499

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upcoming events Jewish Humor: Nu, You Think That’s Funny? 7 PM, Levy Family Campus See November 11 for details. Jewish Practices: What We Do and Why 7:30 PM, Beth David Explore the development of Jewish practice with Rabbi Ohriner. $35/ member; $55/non-member. (408) 257-3333 or AdultEd@beth-david.org FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Kabbalat Shabbat Lunch for Seniors 12 PM, Levy Family Campus Adults ages 55+ are invited for lunch, followed by musical entertainment. $5/member: $7.50/non-member. Please RSVP with payment APJCC. Sponsored by a donation from Carrie McCarthy and Rebecca Geshuri. hope@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7488 Pajama Shabbat 6-7:00 PM, Beth David Social Hall Geared towards tots (ages 0-5) and features songs, puppets, story time and kid-friendly dinner! $10/ adult; $2/child (over 3). RSVP by the Wednesday before: (408) 257-3333 or biran@beth-david.org Tot Shabbat 6 PM, Emanu-El Led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Simerly and features upbeat songs, a short story, and a talk with the Rabbi on the bimah. (408) 292-0939 or lisas@templesanjose.org Shabbat Service & Levine Lecture 8 PM, Shir Hadash See article on page 12 for details. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Torah for Tots 11 AM-Noon, Sinai Parent-led, designed for children 0-5. Singing, movement, and stories. Meets twice a month. (408) 264-8542 or torahfortots@sinai-sj.org The Torah of Song: At the Rabbi’s Table 1:30 PM, Beth David Join Rabbis Pressman and Ohriner after services and lunch to sing Shabbat table songs, learn new melodies, and explore their meaning and history. AdultEd@beth-david.org or (408) 257-3333 An Evening of Music, Magic and Mirth 7:30 PM, Sinai See ad on page 20 for details. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Adult Israeli Dancing 9 AM, Beth David Led by Benji Berlow. $5 donation dvorazim@templesanjose.org or (408) 257-3333

Jewish Business Ethics in Our Lives-Part II 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash How to take Jewish values and teachings into the work world, how past generations dealt with conflicts between the pressures of the marketplace and Jewish ethics and how to find direction in life. (408) 358-1751 x7 or patty@shirhadash December Dilemma 11:30 AM, Emanu-El Concerned about how to celebrate being Jewish during a non-Jewish holiday season? RSVP by November 15. $9 suggested donation. (408) 2920939 or dvorazim@templesanjose.org Jr. Kadima Build-a-Bear for Charity! 2-4:30 PM, Westfield Shoppingtown Open to 5th-6th graders. Bears donated to Ecumenical Hunger Program. Then go to Cold Stone for ice cream! $10. (925) 286-5759 or racheleschultz@gmail.com TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 A Delightful Storytime 3:30 PM, Hicklebee's, San Jose Listen to Chanukah stories and experience a chance to shop for holiday gifts. RSVP by Nov. 15 pjlibrary@jvalley.org or (408) 3577512 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Shir Shabbat--A Service of Song, Spirit and Celebration! 6:30 PM, Beth David Featuring the melodies of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. (408) 257-3333 or biran@beth-david.org SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Tot Shabbat 11 AM, Beth David See November 13 for more details. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Explore the Valley by Foot 9 AM, Levy Family Campus Meet other women while walking the paths of local trails. (408) 357-7501 or arielle@jvalley.org TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AIPAC Leadership Event 5 PM, Private Venue This event is private. Contact the office for more details. (415) 9894140 or sf_office@aipac.org

Chanukah Family Service with the Junior Choir 7:15 PM, Shir Hadash nadine@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 x5

applesauce. Learn about Chanukah from Rabbi Philip Ohriner and learn about Hadassah. (408) 8721845 or jane_jacobson@usa.net, estellesj2002@gmail.com

Erev Shabbat Family Chanukah Service 7:15 PM, Emanu-El Songs, blessings and a festive oneg complete with jelly donuts. dvorazim@templesanjose.org or (408) 292-0939

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Freilache Menschen Lunch and Program 11:30 AM, Shir Hadash See November 11 for details.

The Best of Temple Emanu-El: Latkes! 8:15 PM, Emanu-El Bring 2 dozen of your best latkes to the First Annual Latke contest.Special oneg will feature sufganiyot and other treats. Space is limited. (408) 292-0939 or drew@templesanjose.org SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Torah for Tots 11 AM, Sinai See November 20 for more details. The Torah of Song: At the Rabbi’s Table 1:30 PM, Beth David See November 20 for more details.

Sumbul Ali-Karamali: "The Muslim Next Door: The Qur’an, the Media, and that Veil Thing" 7:30 PM, Beth David Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali answers the perennial questions about her faith. Clears away the misconceptions about Islam and why these flourish. (408) 257-3333 or AdultEd@beth-david.org FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 Rock Shabbat 7:30 PM, Emanu-El Theme of freedom. Come and lend your voice--this is a Shabbat singalong. Feel free to bring hand-held percussion instruments. (408) 2920939 or dvorazim@templesanjose.org

Chanukah Party 5 PM, Sinai Seudah Shlishit, Havdallah, Menorah lighting, and Sing-Along. (408) 2648542 or office@sinai-sj.org

Shabbat 2.0 Service 8 PM, Shir Hadash Fresh music from both established and emerging Jewish composers. nadine@shirhadash.org or (408) 3581751 x5

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Jewish Business Ethics in Our Lives-Part II 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash See November 21 for more details.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 Tot Shabbat 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash See November 13 for more details.

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Preparation 9:30 AM, Shir Hadash See November 20 for more details. Chanukah Palooza at the JCC 12 PM, Levy Family Campus Free and aimed at families with preschool and elementary school age children. Diana Schnabel, diana@svjcc.org or (408) 357-7402 Silicon Valley Widows and Widowers Group 2 PM, Emanu-El Festive meal, including latkes, cooked by Sisterhood Catering. Please bring an unwrapped gift that will be donated to a local charity. RSVP by November 30: (408) 2920939 or dvorazim@templesanjose.org

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 Bright Lights Chanukah Service 6 PM, Emanu-El Bring chanukiah, candles and a dish to share for the potluck. Please avoid pork, shellfish and mixing dairy with meat. drew@templesanjose.org or (408) 292-0939

Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony 4:30 PM, DeAnza Park, San Jose Program will continue at Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd. Includes food, music, entertainment, crafts, raffle, etc. (408) 445-1770

Shabbat Mishpaha 6:30 PM, Beth David Songs, story and dance. (408) 2573333 or bendahan@beth-david.org

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Chanukah @ the Chateau 1:30 PM, Chateau Cupertino Songs, Chanukah cookies, latkes and

Haverim Services 10:30 AM, Beth David See November 13 for more details. Tot Shabbat 11 AM, Beth David See November 13 for more details. Book Discussion 1:30-3 PM, Beth David miriam.marr@stanfordalumni.org or (650) 968-7138 Ballroom Dance Party at the APJCC 7:30 PM, Levy Family Campus Join APJCC Dance Academy Director Kim Delli Santi and instructor Kristen Ryder for some ballroom dancing, wine and hors d'oeuvres. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. (408) 357-7534 or kim@svjcc.org SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 Mah Jongg Tournament 9:30 AM, Levy Family Campus A two-tiered American Mah Jongg Tournament. Cash prizes for both tiers of play. $54/person includes games and lunch. RSVP by Dec. 1: arielle@jvalley.org or (408) 357-7501

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Feeding the Homeless at the Shelter 6 PM, Shir Hadash nadine@shirhadash.org or (408) 358-1751 x5 AIPAC South Bay Membership Event 6 PM, Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose This event is the largest political event hosted by the pro-Israel community each year. Over 1,200 people are anticipated to attend, representing a broad spectrum of the Jewish and political communities from across Northern California. Reception at 6, dinner and program at 7. Keynote speaker: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Kashrut supervision under the Vaad HaKashrut of Northern California. $125/person. RSVP by Dec. 3: (415) 989-4140 or (888) 284-9078 or sf_office@aipac.org Sinai Sisterhood Book Club 7:30 PM, Sinai "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave. (408) 264-8542 or sisterhood@sj-sinai.org

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Women's Study: Israeli Women's Short Stories 10:30 AM, Shir Hadash See November 18 for more details. Michelle Cameron: "The Fruit of Her Hands: The Story of Shira of Ashkenaz" 7:30 PM, Beth David Based on the life of the author’s 13th century ancestor, "The Fruit of Her Hands" is a fictional story. AdultEd@ beth-david.org or (408) 257-3333 Ballroom Dance Party at the JCC 7:30 PM, Levy Family Campus See December 11 for more details. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 Tot Shabbat 6 PM, Emanu-El See November 19 for more details. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Torah for Tots 11 AM, Sinai See November 20 for more details. The Torah of Song: At the Rabbi’s Table 1:30 PM, Beth David See November 20 for more details.

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upcoming events Jr. Kadima Overnight 8 PM-8 AM Sun., Beth David Open to 7th-8th graders. $5/ member; $10/non-member. Watch movies, eat junk food and socialize. racheleschultz@gmail.com or (925) 286-5759 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Sages and Teachers Speaker Series with Reb Mimi Feigleson 7:30 PM, Levy Family Campus $5/member; $7/non-member. (408) 357-7492 or cjll@svjcc.org WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Blood Drive at JCC 1 PM, Levy Family Campus To schedule an appointment to donate, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. rachelr@svjcc.org FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 Shir Shabbat 6:30 PM, Beth David See November 26 for more details. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 Tot Shabbat 11 AM, Beth David See November 13 for more details.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 Explore the Valley by Foot 9 AM, Levy Family Campus See November 29 for more details. SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 Torah for Tots 11 AM, Sinai See November 20 for more details. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 Shabbat Mishpaha 6:30 PM, Beth David See December 3 for details. How to Get Your Organization’s Events Listed in the JCN: Submit the event online at www.jvalley.org before December 6. Include name of the event; date and time; place, address and street, city; sponsoring organization and description; cost, if any; contact name, phone number (required) and e-mail address, and the last day your organization will accept reservations or RSVPs. Photos related to the event are encouraged.

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rabbis speak Major to minor and holidays in between By Rabbi Debbie Israel Congregation Emeth Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights and Rededication, has an important standing on the Jewish calendar, even though it is a “minor” holiday. In secular language, minor means inconsequential, insignificant, or small. However, when we refer to Jewish holidays, the terms major and minor have different references, and “unimportant” is not a synonym for minor in its application to Hanukkah.

Rabbi Debbie Israel

Some Jewish holidays are called “Torah holidays” and are “major.” Those holidays are described in the Torah, and we are commanded in the Torah to observe them. Most are tied to the agricultural cycle. These include Sukkot (the Festival of the Harvest), Pesach (Passover, the Festival of our Freedom), and Shavuot (the Festival of the First Fruits). (By the way, the aspect of Shavuot that is most familiar to us, receiving the Torah, is not part of the “ordained” character of the holiday. The Rabbis of the Talmud inserted that later.) Yom Kippur is ordained in the Torah; Rosh Hashanah is not, at least not in the sense that we currently observe it. Minor holidays are those holidays that came after the events described in the Torah (Five Books of Moses), and their source is more historical than agricultural. They include Purim, Hanukkah, Tu B’Shvat (Arbor Day), Yom HaShoah (Holocaust

Remembrance Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Though “minor” holidays, these days are certainly important because they remind us of significant events. Hanukkah’s significant event is that time in our people’s history when we were subject to the rule of a pagan king, Antiochus, and the domination of the GreekAssyrians in the land of Israel. Many Israelites didn’t protest their rule at first; in fact many Israelites became enthralled with the Greek culture and tried to emulate them. In time, a small band of Jews rebelled, not only against Antiochus, but also against the Jews who easily yielded to his authority. These warriors were the Maccabees, inspired by the father of the clan, Mattathias. They were led in war by one of his sons, Judah the Maccabee. Eventually this little band defeated the Greek-Assyrian armies, entered the desecrated Holy Temple and cleaned it. The myth of Hanukkah is that they found insufficient ritual oil to light the Temple’s Menorah yet the little oil they found stayed lit for eight days. The military aspect of Hanukkah may offend our sensibilities. It is true that “Jews do not glorify war,” however Jews do understand that all people must take action sometimes in the name of freedom. The haftarah (reading from prophets) for Shabbat Hanukkah includes the famous declaration: “Not by might and not by power, but by My hand, says Ad-nai” (Zechariah 4:6). On this minor but important holiday we celebrate the victory of the weak over the powerful and G-d’s saving graces. We celebrate both our ancient people’s victory over an oppressive foreign ruler, who defiled the Holy Temple, as well as the miracle of oil, which accompanied the rededication of the Temple to G-d. Chag sameach! Happy Holiday! Happy Hanukkah!

ASK THE RABBI: about autopsy By Rabbi Melanie Aron, Congregation Shir Hadash Question: A family member has passed away from an unusual Rabbi Melanie disease which contemporary Aron medicine does not fully understand. The doctor would like to perform a partial autopsy so as to examine the organ most likely to provide answers to outstanding medical questions. The deceased would be buried following this examination and within three days. Is this permissible in Jewish law? Answer: Respect for the dead (K’vod Hamet) is a core Jewish value and so issues have come up in recent decades concerning organ donation and autopsies. In 2010, Israel, which had an extraordinarily low percentage of organ donors, launched a campaign to increase organ donation by giving priority to those who have signed donor cards, and to first-degree relatives of those who have died and donated as well as firstdegree relatives of those who have been live donors of liver or lung lobes. At the time this law was discussed there was a great deal of attention to the halachic issues involved. While some Ulra-Orthodox rabbis objected, the mainstream Orthodox community united in the Halachic Organ Donor Society with the support of prominent Israeli Orthodox rabbis including Rabbi Yaakov Warhaftig of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, Rabbi Shaar Yashuv Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Haifa, and Rabbi Yehudah Meshi Zahav, Founder and Director of ZAKA, (Zihuy Korbanot Ason--a series of voluntary community emergency response teams that meticulously collect even the scattered tiny slivers of human tissue and blood of the victims of terrorist attacks and other disasters for burial). Prominent members of the

American Orthodox community including Rabbis Adin Steinsaltz and Rabbi Moshe Tendler are affiliated with this organization, along with many other American Orthodox rabbis, and the website also includes testimony as to the position of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, z”l a prominent Orthodox writer of Responsa, now deceased. In 1996, the Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Law and Standards (Conservative) voted 17-0 (with 1 abstention) that “one is obligated to permit postmortem transplantation of his or her organs in lifesaving medical procedures and that withholding consent for such organ donation is contrary to Jewish law.” The argument there is made on the basis of the obligation to preserve human life being a cardinal principle of Jewish law. This extends even to vital organs which are not life saving, like corneas. It is interesting that during the Israeli war in Lebanon in the 1980s when there were many burn victims in need of skin grafts, skin was permitted to be taken from a dead person even where there was no victim ready to receive it at the moment. The Chief Rabbinate ruled that “it was permissible because, while we do not know who will need the skin, unfortunately the odds were very high that someone would need it. Similarly, for solid organ transplants, having a transplant list is sufficient even if we do not know which patient will get the organ when we harvest it.” The issue here however is not the donation of organs to directly save a life, but permission for an autopsy so as to possibly save lives in the future. This issue has been discussed in Jewish responsa for several centuries. No lesser an authority than the 19th-century machmir (stringent interpreter) Moshe Sofer allowed autopsies where they could benefit an ill person who lived in the same place. Rabbi Jacob Lauterbach, who wrote an important Reform Responsa on the same subject, sees evidence of the ancient rabbis condoning autopsies in the anatomical knowledge that they demonstrate.

Contemporary Orthodoxy takes a harder line on this issue. Certainly the fact that today autopsies, or partial autopsies, can be done quickly so that the body can be buried reduces the halachic issues. After a long discussion of the many issues that come up relating to autopsies, an article on the website of Aish HaTorah, an Orthodox organization concludes: “Permitted autopsies must be performed with the same dignity that surgery on a living person would be performed. The incision must be minimized, only those parts of the body which might shed light on the life-saving question at hand may be dissected, the body must remain covered except where exposure is necessary, and all organs must be returned at the conclusion of the autopsy. Burial must then occur as quickly as possible.” One further consideration is the wishes of the deceased. Where the deceased had given explicit instructions which permitted the autopsy, to disobey his or her wishes would constitute a dishonor to the deceased while fulfilling the wishes of the deceased is, according to the Talmud and Rashi, a form of respect for the deceased. Writing in 1986 in the book Contemporary American Reform Responsa, the Central Conference of American Rabbis’ Responsa Committee concluded: ”In our age of rapid medical progress and worldwide communication, an autopsy anywhere may help someone else. We would also encourage the use of a portion of the body for the purpose of long-range research which may help many others in a few years. Such a use would be as helpful as alleviating the immediate suffering of another person in a nearby community.” One important message of all of this is the importance of discussing these issues as a family before the time arises, and consulting with rabbinic authorities then if there is a need for clarification. Those conversations in advance of a loss help so much when these questions do arise, always under significant pressure for a quick decision, and at a time of profound emotion and loss.

obituaries Gerald M. (Jerry) Prizant, Lt. Col., U.S.M.C., Ret. 1933 to 8-8-2010

Gerlad Prizant passed away peacefully in the presence of his family after a 12year battle with a combination of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Beloved husband of Sheri Prizant. Loving father of Jeffrey Prizant (Jean)., Kimberly La Fleur (Michael) and Tad Prizant. Devoted grandfather of Alana and Nikolas Prizant and Cameron and Hannah La Fleur. Dear brother of Miriam Looper (Michael) and brother-in-law of Robin Blate (Bud). Also survived by several nieces and nephews and numerous close friends. A native of Chicago, Jerry served in the Marine Corps for over 40 years, as a teacher and administrator Gerald Prizant with the Cupertino Union Scholl District for 32 years and was also a professor at Foothill Junior College and National University. A past president of Phi Delta Kappa and the Cupertino Education Association, executive director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and a long-time member of Temple Emanu-El. He lost the battle, but he won the war.

Allen B. Wisotsky 4-25-40 to 7-23-10

Born in Detroit, MI, Allen Wisotsky was the youngest of five and the most adventuresome. He left Detroit when he was sixteen and moved to California to be near his brothers and sisters. He became involved with an AZA Jewish group in the San Fernando Valley. After attending college and working full time, Wisotsky decided to travel to Israel and live on a kibbutz. He joined Kibbutz Gevim in Ashkelon. He had many interesting stories to tell about feeding the chickens and cows, eating cold melons in the early morning and all the wonderful people he came to know while on the kibbutz. He lived there for twenty-seven months and then returned to Allen Wisotsky with California where he attended Cal State Northridge daughter Sarah and found his passion in anthropology. He also earned a masters in special education and family guidance and counseling. In 1965 he married Susan Stark and in 1970 their daughter, Rachel Eve was born. In 1974 they moved to Aromas where Wisotsky worked for Gilroy Unified School District in special education. In 1982, he and Lindy Weiss were married and they continued to live in Aromas. They had two children together, Sarah and Zev. One of his students, “Joe” came home with him and stayed for ten years. They joined Congregation Emeth in Gilroy/Morgan Hill where he was an active member of the board, taught religious school and confirmation class. His children, Rachel, Zev, and Sarah Wisotsky, his student Joe and his grandson Jacob, whose Bar Mitzvah was just three weeks after his death, were his pride and joy. He is mourned by his family, brother and sister, many nieces and nephews, friends and students. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Allen Wisotsky Education Fund of Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill.

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IN THIS ISSUE: Teens bake "Challahs for Dallahs"...............p.5

Silicon Valley celebrates Israel p. 9

Beth David receives national awards.......p.6 Shir Hadash celebrates 30 years.....................p.7 Over 500 people attend Jewbilee.....p.10 Federation Annual Event photos..........p.15 Local Summer Camp Guide......................p.16 Passover Section...p.21

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