March 2013

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With Passover almost here, my thoughts turn towards freedom. Year after year, we retell how we were freed from slavery and wandered to Israel.

B’Shanah Habaa B’Yerushalim—Next year in Jerusalem is recited at every Seder. Evidently, this essential Zionist message was carried for generations of Ethiopian Jews until they were brought safely to Israel with your support.

Just last week, several members of our community gathered to hear about the story of the Ethiopian exodus from Micha Feldman, the lead on the many operations to bring the Ethiopians to Israel. He shared this story, which to me underscored the Ethiopians Zionism. When the cranes would return from their migration across the Middle East to Europe and then back to Ethiopia, the village would come out and sing a song asking the cranes how their ‘city of gold’ looked as they passed it. The city of gold was Jerusalem. And, in fact, Micha shared many stories of how the mystique of Jerusalem propelled these rural farmers to overcome many fears of modern society just to be in Jerusalem’s proximity. The Ethiopian Zionist ideal probably predated our modern day Zionism.

Frankly, I find it both humbling and invigorating. I am humbled by their commitment to their community’s goal of returning to Israel. I am invigorated that I can support their efforts to acclimate into their dream. If you would like to participate in making their dream a reality, please consider a gift to Operation Completing the Journey. You can call our office at (408) 358-3033 or go to our website: www.jvalley.org to make your gift today.

I would like to also take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy Passover. If you are looking for a way to celebrate Passover, please use this paper to find a meaningful way.

Best wishes, Jyl Jurman CEO

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In Every Issue

Praying with our hands Help JFS fight hunger Centerpieces for tzedekah Scholar-in-Residence Aren Maeir Levy Family Campus mikvah Founding of Beth David

Am Echad honors Jonathan and Leah Kaye

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350 volunteer at Shir Hadash mitzvah day PJ Library visits SummerWinds Jewish heritage trip through Italy B’not Mitzvah 2013 Yavneh celebrates Tu B’Shvat Teens board makes allocations Hillel honors leaders at Pillars 2013 Teen visits Kiryat Malachi

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Community photos Simchas Older Adults Datebook Obituaries Professional Directory

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Passover Specials Passover Crossword Why on this night do we celebrate at home?

Recipe column The son of the fourth son

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celebrate! silver to gold

c mmunity photos

Al Guggenheim and Jyl Jurman

Event chairs Judy Levin and Bonnie Slavitt Moore

Renee Fine, Eleanor Dickman and Joni Quintal

Jyl Jurman (middle), as she learns of her sabbatical, with husband, David Jurman, and mother, Annette Sunshine

Past presidents of the Jewish Federation

Scott and Shannon Guggenheim

On Saturday evening, February 2, the community celebrated CEO Jyl Jurman’s 25 years of dedication to the Jewish community as an employee of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. As a gift, the board rewarded Jyl with a six-week sabbatical in Israel.

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c mmunity photos Yavneh Day School celebrates Purim

Super Sunday 2013 Photos provided by Phil Kipnis

Super Sunday chairs Howard Fine, Renee Fine, Harold Goldberg and Alisa Israel Goldberg rap for the crowd.

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Phil Kipnis volunteered to call and take photos!

Shoshana Miller closed the most cards of the day!

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There’s a Place for Me at CBD

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend March 15th - 17th

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Friday, March 15, 8:30 pm – Sailing up the Nile to Discover Jewish Unity Saturday, March 16, 1:30 pm – Almighty? Loving the God We Believe In Saturday, March 16, 6:00 pm – The Future of Judaism in America Sunday, March 17, 10:30 am – Passover and a Renewed Jewish Agenda

Happy Passover

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l cal news Praying with our hands

By Davida Adelberg Last month, in Kitah Alef and Kitah Gimel Judaica classes at Congregation Beth David Religious School, we learned about the work of two important men whose lives were dedicated to promoting justice and fairness for everyone. One, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., is known internationally for his mission to end discrimination toward all people, and specifically to end segregation between African-Americans and white people, through nonviolent means. On one of his marches, Martin Luther King, Jr. was accompanied by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a teacher, scholar, and writer, who, having left Europe during the Holocaust, also was very vocal in his insistence on justice and compassion for all. Both men conveyed the idea that taking action is what will make a difference in the world. To help us understand this, many of us attended Mitzvah Day on Monday, January 21, at the Oshman JCC in Palo Alto, and for two hours on the national holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, our hands were praying.

During Mitzvah Day, the students from Kitah Alef and Kitah Gimel made decorations for sick children at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital who would be spending their birthdays in hospital rooms. They made colorful pictures with stencils, created cheerful banners, made paper chains, crafted beautiful to make paper flowers, and designed uplifting get-well cards.

Another project which other students worked on, with adult guidance, was to make “no-sew” scarves for foster children, from soft swatches of flannel with bright, engaging patterns and colors. To make the scarves, they had to measure, cut fringes, and tie knots. After folding the scarves neatly, they were carefully wrapped in tissue paper, and placed in gift bags. Then each child was asked to create a friendly card and put it in the gift bag.

Because Mitzvah Day was such a unique opportunity for our students to have a hands-on experience doing mitzvot, the teachers were asked to assign a mitzvah project for all those unable to attend Mitzvah Day. Students asked to make get-well cards (which were very well done) and to come up with four ideas to cheer up someone who was ill. From Kitah Gimel, Ethan wrote “Visit the person, give them flowers, give them soup, send them a card.” Joshua wrote “You can bring them tea or soup, you can talk to them to make them feel happy, getting them stuff they need, you can give them a gift to make them happy.” From Kitah Alef, Marty wrote “Visit them, get them flowers, give them kindness, give them a hug.” Also from Kitah Alef, Sammy wrote “Do a clown face, give them a hug, give them a drink of water, say ‘get well soon.’”

There were many children present from many other schools and organizations on Mitzvah Day. The large room was busy and active, a hubbub of noise and creativity. Older children, including kids from Kita Vav and Zayin, wrote joke books for sick children and made large flannel blankets for Project Linus. Other families created pictures for a mural to be placed in a hospital. The students, teachers and parent volunteers were able to give something they created to those in need, which helped, in its own small way, to do tikkun olam, or repair the world. It was a great and inspiring hands-on experience for all involved. We truly were praying with our hands.

Help JFS fight hunger in our community

By Mindy Berkowitz Joel is an unemployed single father from Sunnyvale raising two teenagers. He called JFS SV because he needed food to feed his family.

He had heard about the Project N.O.A.H. Food Assistance Program and hoped he could get help. Joel’s only financial support came from his limited savings that were rapidly running out. His family was barely subsisting on canned food and white bread from a local food bank. Joel told Project N.O.A.H. Coordinator Lizi Oceransky that the stress from his financial challenges was making it very tense at home. He asked Lizi if, along with receiving food, JFS could provide counseling to improve his relationships with his daughters. Lizi was pleased to be able to get the family back on track and enrolled Joel and his family in our Food Assistance Program. Immediately, Joel received food packages from our food pantry and supermarket gift cards. Joel was very excited to finally be able to feed his family fresh fruits and vegetables. Lizi also signed the family up to receive Shabbat meals. Within a month Joel and his daughters began coming together to JFS for counseling sessions.

Shortly after, Joel enrolled in a job-training program and has several good job prospects. His goal is to be gainfully employed and to be able to financially support his family’s needs.

Did you know that JFS SV feeds more than 1,100 people each year?

Unemployed families, Holocaust survivors, disabled adults, isolated seniors, single-parent families, and recently arrived refugees all benefit year-round from JFS’ Food Assistance Program…And did you know that about 1,000 of these people are Jewish?

In 2012 JFS joined the Feinstein Foundation annual Campaign to Fight Hunger – and is doing it again in 2013. For each dollar for Project N.O.A.H. and pound of food that JFS collects in March and April 2013, the Feinstein Foundation will increase their dollar match to the Project N.O.A.H. Food Assistance Program. Your contributions to the Shabbat Meal Program, supermarket gift cards, Project N.O.A.H. cash donations, and Passover Food Drive will be multiplied. Help JFS collect and distribute Passover Food to families and seniors in our community.

News for 2013: the more food JFS collects, the more the Feinstein Foundation will donate to JFS’ Project N.O.A.H. Passover Food Drive is now through March 20. Food barrels can be found at these partnering organizations: • Levy Family Campus agencies (JFS SV, JCC, Jewish Federation and Yavneh Day School), • South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, • Congregation Beth David, • Temple Emanu-El, • Congregation Shir Hadash, • Congregation Sinai and • Pars Kosher Market.

Help JFS make that difference and end hunger! For more information, please contact Cherie Ravel at (408) 357-7467.

JFS Centerpieces for Tzedakah Coming soon to a Kiddush luncheon near you!

Intrigued? Contact Pam Hoffman pjhrocks2@gmail.com or Mindy Berkowitz at (408) 357-7455 or mindyb@jfssv.org

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Professor Aren Maeir joins Sinai for Scholar-in-Residence weekend

By Alisa Israel Goldberg With a popular blog, a Facebook page, and a library of YouTube videos, Professor Aren Maeir is making the most of the social network to share his enthusiasm for Biblical archeology – especially for the Tell es-Safi/Gath Archeological Project in Israel, which he has directed since 1996.

Tell es-Safi/Gath is a large “tell” (multi-period site) located half way between Jerusalem and Ashkelon that was settled from prehistoric though modern times. It is identified as biblical “Philistine Gath,” which, according to the Bible, was the home of the giant Goliath, who succumbed to David’s slingshot. The last decade and a half of excavations Professor Aren Maeir excavating chalice. there have revealed rich and well-preserved finds, which Professor Maeir will discuss on Sunday, April 21, at Congregation Sinai in San Jose, when he presents “The Search for Goliath – Excavating Biblical Gath of the Philistines.”

Maeir, who is a leading authority on Biblical and ancient Near Eastern archaeology, understands the importance of connecting with as wide an audience as possible. “I believe that archaeologists are ‘stewards of the past,’” he says, “but we also have an ethical duty to present our finds to the general public in as broad a manner as possible.”

Using new media, he can share his latest academic research, up-to-date news in the field, volunteer profiles, and more. On his blog, you’ll also find highly entertaining videos, cartoons and jokes (maybe you’ve heard the one about the two pieces of coal who were carbon dating…). “I want to make our work accessible,” says Maeir, “After all, this is interesting stuff.” He adds, “Our work is, by-and-large, funded by the public, so I think people deserve to know what we’re doing.”

Unearthing ancient artifacts often involves painstaking manual labor with decidedly low-tech tools. However, according to Aren Maeir, high-tech equipment also plays an essential role in his field. At Tell es-Safi/Gath, archeologists come to the excavation not only with trowels, buckets and picks, but also with spectrometers, microscopes and 3D scanners. FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), AMS (accelerator mass spectrometry), sophisticated computer data analysis, high-resolution digital cameras mounted on remotely controlled hot-air balloons, and other methods are used to study and understand the past. Maeir and his associates have also developed a unique inter-disciplinary field protocol in which researchers from various fields (humanities, social sciences, “hard sciences,” etc.) work in the field together, sharing a broad range of analytic perspectives and tools. Says Maeir, “We are always interested in incorporating new methods and perspectives in our work, and I welcome suggestions – particularly from those with a high-tech background.”

Professor Maeir was born in the U.S., but he moved to Israel with his family as a child. He speaks both English and Hebrew fluently. Following army service (reaching the rank of captain) he studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and since the 1990s has taught at Bar-Ilan University. He is currently on sabbatical in California, teaching at UCSD. Aren Maeir will be serving as Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Sinai in Jose from April 19-21. He will speak on the following topics during the course of the weekend: “Archaeology and Politics in Contemporary Israel and the Middle East,” “What Archaeology Can Teach Us about Torah,” and “The Search for Goliath – Excavating Biblical Gath of the Philistines.” All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call Congregation Sinai at (408) 2648542 or go to the website: www-sinai-sj.org.

l cal news The immersion pool of the Levy Family Campus—the Mikvah

By Rabbi Leslie Alexander If you are ever in one of the dressing rooms near the pool at the APJCC, you might notice a door in the wall that, on first glance, could seem to be a storage closet. But, when people are in those dressing rooms and the “secret” door opens, it surprisingly reveals a wonderful, bright, beautifully decorated holy space, whose far wall is graced with gorgeous sculpture and photography by Joyce Steinfeld that heartens back to Massada in ancient times. That hidden room is the community Mikvah provided and maintained by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. The centerpiece of the Mikvah, of course, is the immersion pool itself, sparkling clean, warm and filled with a mix of rain and tap water, maintained similarly to a spa.

And that door has been opening very frequently lately, due to the significant growth in the use of the community Mikvah as people come to be acquainted with it and the warm, meaningful tradition it represents.

The Mikvah has been open for 5 years and has welcomed those becoming Jewish, those going through life transitions and those who come to immerse monthly and before Shabbat and Jewish holidays. The Mikvah has held education programs and tours; most recently, Mayim Bialik was the guest of the Mikvah and spoke to the community.

Chair of Mikvah Operations Jan Rose says that she is “elated that the Mikvah has been used so much. Rabbis are calling all the time to schedule conversions. But that is not all; many people have been coming for renewal, brides before their weddings. It is very exciting to know that now people think to call us for their special life transitions.”

The Mikvah is known, trusted and appreciated. People know that the volunteer Mikvah guides will structure a special personal experience just for them. Unique and meaningful prayers and readings will be shared.

The beauty of the experience is not just felt by those who immerse. The Mikvah guides themselves are moved by the opportunity to share important times with those who come to the Mikvah.

Helaine Green, a guide, always arrives at the Mikvah well in advance of the guest and takes some quiet time there to prepare spiritually for guiding. Sima Shore feels a depth of community connection and joy in being able to do the Mitzvah of guiding and leading tours. Deborah Zimmer, steering committee chair who just became a guide, delights in selecting just the right readings to share with an immerser to deepen the quality of the experience. Eric Rosenblum, who marvels that only several years ago he would never have thought that he would be a Mikvah guide, has opened up new awareness for himself as he assists other men in the community. The Mikvah has 10 female and 4 male Mikvah guides who give of their time because they care about this Mitzvah and about the Jewish community.

If you are Jewish, you too can choose to “immerse” yourself in this ancient and modern tradition that offers private time to connect with the Source of life. Call Jan Rose at the Mikvah line (408) 357-7444 to find out more and to schedule an appointment. The Mikvah offers tours for schools and organizations as well.

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In the lives of many Survivors of the Holocaust (Shoah), there was a pivotal moment or “turning point” in their story of survival. This year’s Holocaust Remembrance Program will feature such gripping stories told by the Survivors themselves. Students from local high schools will set the context of these stories and explore major historical turning points in the Holocaust. The program will also contain music, a memorial prayer, generation to generation memorial candlelighting, and an interfaith invocation.

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Enrich your soul, Stimulate your brain Wishing everyone a Happy Pesach!

Passover Seder, March 25, 2013. Congregational seder led by Rabbi Lobel at Temple at 6 pm. Seating is limited. RSVP to the temple office now.

Passover Yizkor Service, April 1, 2013. 6 pm Shabbat Services. For a regular schedule of Shabbat services please visit shirhadash.org “Jewish LearningWorks” presents the following Sunday morning talks. No fee. Free Bagels. 9:30 am “Finding The Balance In Life”, March 17, 2013, Amy Alamar, Ed.D.,Schools Program Director for Challenge Success.

“Jews as Global Citizens”, April 7, 2013, Rabbi Melanie Aron will discuss what Judaism says about our responsibilities to that global community.

“Cultivating Gratitude”, April 21, 2013, Rabbi Andrea Berlin, Congregational Network Director-West, URJ. “They Left Their Hearts in San Francisco”, May 5, 2013, Rabbi Leslie Alexander, Jewish Community Chaplain, Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.

Community Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Service, April 7th at 7:30 pm. Prior to the service at 6:30 pm, Dr. Harry Brod, a scholar and child of Holocaust survivors, will speak about “The Holocaust From Generation to Generation: A Contemporary Legacy of Temporary Survival.”

Book Group, April 28, 2013. 10:45 am. The book for this session is “The Book Thief.”

For more information on services, programs and adult ed please visit shirhadash.org

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l cal news How it all began: the founding of Congregation Beth David

By Eleanor Weber Dickman One sunny afternoon, five very special friends gathered to reminisce about the grand adventure they started in November 1962. Jerry Daniel, Herb Dreifuss, Edie and Nat Kallman, and Frederica Postman finished each other’s sentences and added details to each other’s memories about a momentous moment in their lives ― the creation of a brand new congregation in Santa Clara County.

Nat recalled the announcement in the Sunnyvale Standard inviting folks to a meeting to create a new synagogue. Over 100 people attended the meeting. When asked what inspired these early leaders to form the new congregation, all replied that their children needed to start religious school in preparation for their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Edie and Nat attended both Kol Emeth and Temple Emanu-El. They also wanted a shul closer to their homes. As Freddie noted, “there was no route 85, no route 280, and it was a big schlep.”

There was an organizational meeting at the Kallmans’ home. Jerry recalls, “We needed a leader; everybody looked at everybody else, and I was chosen by acclamation as the first president.” Nat drafted the first incorporation papers, which were filed on January 21, 1963, and the dream of Congregation Beth David began to become a reality.

Jerry and Nat (who had become Membership VP), conducted the Friday night services, with Nat leading the prayers and Jerry giving the sermon. A Sunday School was organized by Ruth Dreifuss and was staffed by volunteer teachers. Mildred Katz started a Sisterhood and suggested the name “Beth David” for the congregation.

Rabbi Joseph Zeitin became the first rabbi (part-time) of the new Congregation Beth David, commuting from San Francisco to Sunnyvale for Friday night services. Rabbi Zeitin was a German refugee from an Orthodox background who had fled to Shanghai to escape the Holocaust.

A year and a half later, Rabbi David Winston of Berkeley, assumed the pulpit of Beth David on a part-time basis, and served the congregation for three years. Rabbi Abrami, a Reconstructionist who had had been hidden at a monastery in France during the war, became the next rabbi, also parttime.

Until the 70s, the congregation had moved from place to place, being housed first at a meeting house in Santa Clara, then in a former church building at 168 McKinley in Sunnyvale. The congregation was able to purchase a 2.45-acre lot with a ranch house on Stelling Road in Cupertino, turning the garage into the sanctuary. It was “a beautiful setting,” recall the founders, and Jerry remembers the wonderful Bat Mitzvah his daughter Audrey had out of doors on the site.

In 1973, Rabbi Jerry Danzig assumed the pulpit. “That’s when we blossomed,” recalls Herb. Freddie remembers that Rabbi Danzig “appealed to everyone in the family; the kids loved him. It astonished me how rapidly our congregation was growing!”

The Ascension Catholic Church in Saratoga had a large lot, including a parking area and a grassy field. In need of money, the Church sold part of its Prospect Road property to Beth David. Groundbreaking happened on February 23, 1975. The former rabbis attended and spoke at the ceremony. “It was,” remembers Nat, “a day of completion for many of us.” Recalls Jerry, “When we entered Beth David, I had the honor of carrying the Torah. It felt like I was carrying a baby in my arms. It was a beautiful moment!”

What the founders clearly remember was the beauty and joy of Beth David’s new home. “Monroe and I always sat in front during the High Holidays so we could turn around to look at the whole congregation. It was so beautiful; it made us so happy,” remembers Freddie.

All of the founders praised the contributions made by Beth David’s beloved Bob Levinson, a professor of history at San José State, who served as Beth David’s cantor until his untimely death in an automobile accident. The founders remember this as a painful loss for the congregation.

Following Rabbi Danzig’s tenure, Rabbi Daniel Pressman joined Beth David in 1981, and holds the distinction of being the congregation’s longestserving rabbi. As the congregation grew, Freddie began to wonder if it was becoming too big, but a powerful sermon by Rabbi Pressman about keeping Beth David a warm and welcoming congregation made her see the value in the growing community.

Nat says he is amazed by today’s young people and their involvement in Beth David, citing the number of marriages among children of congregants, and says, “It is a satisfying feeling knowing that the next generation is continuing with its Judaism.” Jerry agrees: “Today, we see a strong esprit de corps, which reflects the extent of the Jewish upbringing and learning that happens here.” Nat feels that the “cohesive group of people” is like a family. Herb applauds Sisterhood’s growth and strength, and says that “Sisterhood Shabbat today is really impressive!”

Jerry loves the congregation’s “feeling of camaraderie,” but acknowledges that the congregation’s special character “requires an awful lot of support from the rabbinical side, the board side, and from every member.” With a big smile, he praises “the momentum of friendship, solidarity, and the beauty of our congregation and our Judaism.”

Freddie acknowledges that “it was wonderful to start the synagogue, but it is even more wonderful that there is continuity, that young people come along and keep the synagogue going.” And Edie concludes, “I just love our synagogue!”

Sandy Mayer, who conducted this discussion, brought the session to a close by noting, “Beth David really is our home, and we hope that the legacy that has been created will last for a really long time.” All the founders agreed, saying, “for at least another 50 years!”

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We wish to thank the entire community, whose support helped to make super sunday truly super!

Chairs: renee & howard Fine alisa Israel Goldberg & harold Goldberg Addison-Penzak JCC Judy Applesmith Rabbi Melanie Aron Wendy Askenas Ginny Baird Rosa Bencuya Patricia Bergman Rabbi Josh Berkenwald Alyssia Berkowitz Mindy Berkowitz Steven Bogad Avery Borenstein Susie Brenner Sarita Bronstein Nat Cohen Steve Dick

Eleanor Dickman Michael Dine Malka Doron Steven A. Ellenberg Bette Emanuel Burt Epstein Jay Friedman David Gaertner Lee Gavens Susan Gavens Jodi Gerston Marci E. Gerston Arnnon Geshuri Rebecca Geshuri David Ginsborg Seth Gottlieb

Barbara Green Jenny Green Bruce Hartman Virginia Hess House of Bagels Barbara Illowsky Stephen Jackson Jane Jacobson Rita Jacobson Jerusalem Café Doris Katz Phil Kipnis Julie Krigel Stuart Krigel Sheryl Lewis Bruce Lippmann

A program of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley

Sue Maltiel Sylvia Metz Linda Mighdoll Shoshanah Miller Laura Nachison Aaron Nankin Susan Nankin Hannah Nathanson Eric Platt Joelle Pluemer Aaron Pluemer Rene Prupes Gary Richman Fagie Rosen Joel Rubnitz Eleanor Rusnak

Robin Sabes Naomi Salowe Stephen Schleimer Rita Schlosser Steven Schlosser Joy Spodick Nate Stein Michal S. Strutin Dalia Tabibian Daniel Tabibian Jessica Trousdale Alan Werba Marc Wiesner Anna Young Jeffry Young Deborah Zimmer

We apologize for any omissions or errors. Please call 408-357-7508 to correct mistakes.

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20135773lectures attheapjcc joy ladin author of through the door of life: a Jewish Journey between genders

thursday, april 4th | 7:00pm in partnership with nehirim and temple emanu-el

14855 oka road, los gatos, ca 95032 $5 jcc members | $7 non-members www.siliconValleyjcc.org/jplace cjll@svjcc.org | 408.357.7411

seth rosenFeld author of subVersiVes: the Fbi’s war on student radicals, and reagan’s rise to power

at temple emanu-el 1010 university ave, san jose

thursday, april 25th 7:00pm

In 2008, Joy (formerly Jay) Ladin made headlines around the world when, after years of teaching at an Orthodox Jewish university as a man, she returned as a woman. In Through the Door of Life, Ladin takes readers on a distinctly Jewish journey through the transition process – a process not just of changing genders, but of creating a new self. From her childhood discovery that the God portrayed in the Torah seemed to share her social problems and the condition that caused them – it’s hard to make friends when you don’t have a body – to her account of visiting the Wailing Wall first as a woman, then as a man, Ladin’s gender identity and Jewish identity are in dialogue with one another. Ladin, the Gottesman Professor of English at Yeshiva University, is the first openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish institution.

Subversives traces the FBI’s secret involvement with three iconic figures at Berkeley during the 1960s: the ambitious neophyte politician Ronald Reagan, the fierce but fragile radical Mario Savio, and the liberal university president Clark Kerr.

Through these converging narratives, the award-winning investigative reporter gives us the dramatic story of how Ronald Reagan and J. Edgar Hoover colluded to suppress the inspired student movement at Berkeley in the sixties--told in full for the first time. Part history, part biography, and part police procedural, Subversives reads like a true-crime mystery as it provides a fresh look at the legacy of the sixties.Seth Rosenfeld was for many years an investigative reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle, where his article about the free speech movement won seven national awards.

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l cal news Jonathan and Leah Kaye honored at annual Am Echad dinner

By Alisa Roberts On February 10 the beautiful and historic Los Gatos Opera House was the venue for the Am Echad annual dinner. This year’s honorees were Jonathan and Leah Kaye. As Jonathan is originally from Scotland and Leah from New Zealand, it was appropriate that the night had an international feel, including the keynote speaker, renowned educator and speaker Rabbi Jonathan Rietti from England, and the movie from French filmmaker Bruno Zerbib. Even the feast prepared by Yes Catering fit the theme, with dishes and ingredients chosen to reflect the honorees’ home countries.

The evening’s entertainment featured the final installment in the Tribute Trilogy (a series of comedic movies by Mr. Zerbib), as well as speeches from Master of Ceremonies Jim Roberts, Rabbi Levine, Rabbi Rietti, and Leah and Jonathan.

Jonathan and Leah Kaye

The Kayes spoke movingly about community, growth, struggles, and role models. They shared their journey, reminding us that “a community like this is not happenstance,” and that “Frum (Orthodox) Jews don’t get to lead uneventful lives. G-d is involved, and we always get to know about it.” The other speakers focused largely on the Kayes and their great contribution to Am Echad and the Bay Area Jewish community at large.

Rabbi Levine connected the week’s Torah reading and its focus on donations for the mishkan to the giving nature of the Kayes. “Nobody has any idea. So many things don’t even reach the radar of ‘things that have to be done’ because Jonathan and Leah have taken care of it already.”

Rabbi Rietti dazzled again with his speech on process versus results, and the importance of coexisting differences rather than conformity. With the same charm and enthusiasm that had impressed his audiences in his talks throughout the weekend, he praised the Kayes and the community they have helped build as a model for the Jewish world.

For over 20 years the Kayes have been keeping the Jewish community in the Bay Area alive and vibrant. Jonathan was one of the early presidents of Am Echad, and it was during his presidency that the Kayes helped to save both the Meridian Avenue building, which is still the home of the congregation, and the Rabbi’s house. They are both active with the Chevra Kadisha and the Chesed Society. They have given their time and financial support to many Jewish schools, including Eitz Chaim Academy and South Peninsula Hebrew Day School. Their dedication to Torah is inspiring, with Jonathan at nearly every minyan and both Jonathan and Leah highly involved in learning, classes, and study groups. Their open and warm hospitality to all is legendary. But beyond all this is what they have done behind the scenes; they have changed the lives of many by helping people with everything from finding a place to live to finding a new job to starting a business.

Jim Roberts may have said it best: “We’ve been blessed in this community. We’ve had a lot of people who have given a lot. But if I had to choose one couple that has given more than anyone else, it would be the Kayes.”

Shir Hadash Mitzvah Day sees 350 volunteers

By Naomi Kalmus The power and the involvement of the members of Congregation Shir Hadash in the annual Mitzvah Day event continues to grow. This year, 350 volunteers including 148 children gave their time and energy to an array of worthy causes and institutions. The event was planned to coincide this year with the National Day of Service.

For many members this was a family event that included grandparents, parent and kids. What better way to teach our children about tzedakah than through family engagement in the many projects that benefited people in our local community an around the world. As Pirke Avot teaches mitzvah goreret mitzvah, one mitzvah leads to another. The volunteers took part in a diverse set of projects including: • Care packages designed to brighten the lives of 48 children were delivered to the InnVision Women’s & Children’s Center.

• 250 pet toys were made and delivered to the Silicon Valley Humane Society.

• 1, 551 pounds of food, which will provide over 10,000 meals, were prepared for a shipment to a Refugee Camp in Afghanistan.

• Over 300 sandwiches and 150 fruit kabobs and cookies were made and delivered to the InnVision Julian Street Shelter.

• About 400 books were collected and sorted as part of a Friends of the Los Gatos Library event. The project was organized by Shir Hadash member Val Swisher.

• Over 50 Seder ritual items, including Seder plates and matzo covers, as well as many handmade blankets were delivered to Jewish Family Services.

• Volunteers entertained and visited with many residents at Hatikvah House, Chai House and Family Supportive Housing.

• By picking up 10 bags of trash, a large group of children and adults cleaned up Vasona Park, making it nicer for everyone to visit.

• Once again, we worked with volunteers at Sacred Heart to package toiletry kits and bags of groceries for distribution to homeless clients of that non-denominational organization.

• To help disadvantaged women who are trying to improve the lives of their families by returning to work, a dozen interview outfits were assembled from donations.

Mitzvah Day is a wonderful tradition at Shir Hadash. I really enjoyed working on everything associated with making the day a big success – from arranging for the projects, matching volunteers with projects, and especially seeing the fruits of our labor benefiting so many people in the community.

We want to thank all our wonderful volunteers and partner organizations for all the work they did on January 20.

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Community Freedom seder

honoring the 25th anniversary of the March on Washington for soviet JeWry

Celebrating an exodus in our time

led by rabbi daniel Pressman and rabbi ilana baird sunday, march 31, 3:00pm at the levy Family Campus Twenty-five years ago when 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington for Soviet Jewry, Silicon Valley was an active part of the movement. The Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Services, APJCC, Yavneh Day School and local synagogues joined together--to rally, to struggle, and then welcome families from the Soviet Union to freedom in our community. The émigré families brought amazing resilience and talents that enriched all of Silicon Valley. This seder is about our joint journey—then and now. Émigré and local families are invited to this special community seder to celebrate our legacy and to forge a stronger American Jewish future. Enjoy stories, music, delicious food and svaboda—freedom!

Passover dinner catered by deliciously Yours Kosher supervision at Congregation beth david $10 adults, children free Concurrent PJlibrary program (ages 3-7) and additional babysitting for young children register at www.jvalley.org/jcrc by march 22 information: diane Fisher, diane@jvalley.org, (408)357-7504 Community Relations Council

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Featuring original oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs and etchings.

April 25 - 28, 2013 Thursday, 25th Friday, 26th Saturday, 27th Sunday, 28th

7:00 pm – 10:30 pm 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

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An opportunity to take a tantalizing Jewish heritage trip through Italy

PJ Library® and SummerWinds Nursery partner for event

By Barbara Bleadon

By Rabbi Leslie Alexander It was pouring rain at SummerWinds Nursery in Campbell on the February afternoon scheduled for a special Tu B’Shvat PJ Library event. The rain was delightful for the plants, but rather daunting for the attendees of the event. None the less, more than 15 children and their parents sloshed in and were not sorry that they did.

The nursery worked along with our PJ Library to offer the chance to plant parsley on Tu B’Shvat to be served at the children’s Seders during the Pesach holiday.

In addition to doing that wonderful hands-on activity, the children were led on a nursery Tu B’Shvat walk, with a SummerWinds horticulturalist showing the children several of the types of plants that grow in Israel and are a part of the Tu B’Shvat celebration.

The SummerWinds staff did a lot of research on Tu B’Shvat and Pesach for the event, even going so far as to teach the children several Hebrew words for the plants and awarding them special junior horticulturalist stickers when they answered a question about the plants correctly.

The event included the traditional aspects of every PJ Library event, a snack, story time and songs. This time there was even a conga line for the Tu B’Shvat song “atzei sedition omdim.”

Thank you to SummerWinds Nursery in Campbell and to all the intrepid PJ Library attendees. Despite the rain, a good time was had by all.

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Our journey begins in Venice, learning about the Jewish ghetto, participating in a Jewish Venetian cooking class, visiting a glass blower in Murano, gondola rides, a tour of the Guggenheim Museum, La Fenice Opera House and much more. We will have our first Shabbat in Venice and celebrate in the Ghetto with a festive Shabbat dinner. We plan to visit Padova, a nearby town in the Veneto region, with a rich Jewish history and fascinating synagogue.

Then we will depart Venice and head south towards Emilia Romagna. On our way, we will visit Carpi and Fossoli, two important towns for WWII Italian Jewish history. In Bologna we will stroll the streets and visit the Jewish museum located in the prominent Palazzo Pannolini, visit the first Jewish printing companies of Italy, the ghetto and much more. Of course, a visit to Modena will consist of a tour of an acetaia, a balsamic vinegar factory.

Heading once more south, we will make our way to Florence and visit the famous Moorish synagogue, Jewish museum and of course Michaelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia. Continuing on our journey we will head to Monaciano, an agriturismo, or country estate, outside of Siena in the heart of the Chianti region. This villa was bought by a Roman Jewish family in the beginning of WWII and has since been renovated into a majestic estate surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. We will celebrate with a dinner in our honor while the owners recount the fascinating story of Monaciano.

Just some of the activities in Tuscany will include a visit to Siena to learn about the Palio as we stroll in Piazza del Campo, and then on to Montalcino and San Gimignano, where will visit a private winery followed by lunch. Other activities will include a bike ride or hike in the Chianti countryside, a Tuscan cooking class so we can learn to make homemade pasta, and a visit to the picturesque town of Pienza, the world capital of Pecorino cheese, where of course a tasting is in order.

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After living in Italy for a number of years, I am thrilled to be part of a planning committee for the Jewish Italy trip that will take place next Fall. We have designed a two-week journey that will take us off the beaten path, and each town, city and region will reveal their stories and history. This fascinating Italian Jewish heritage adventure will be led by a professional Jewish Italian guide, who collaborates with the Jewish museum in Rome, European Union on Jewish Culture, and has degrees in Venetian and Greek/Roman art. We will discover Jewish Italy by walking down hidden streets, tasting Jewish pastries and delicacies, meeting Jews from the local communities and visiting the sights that have a special meaning for the Italian Jews. Together we will discover and unfold the hidden secrets of this country. It promises to be an invigorating cultural trip that will awaken the senses and enrich the mind and soul. Here is a brief tasting of our trip, outlining some of the highlights:

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After three nights in Tuscany, we will head south once again, Rome-ward bound. On our way to the Eternal City, our first stop will be in Pitigliano, also known as “Little Jerusalem,” touring the small museum and tasting “sfratto,” a rolled pastry stuffed with nuts and honey. These pasties look like clubs that were used in the 1700s to evict Jews from their homes by the Medici family. Then on to bella Roma where we plan to celebrate our second and last Shabbat in the Jewish quarter with a Roman Jewish family.

The next two days of our trip, which will sadly be the last ones, will consist of meandering along the cobblestone streets of Rome, visiting the newly renovated and updated Jewish musuem, Galleria Borghese, Michaelangelo’s Moses in the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli and the Arch of Titus. We will learn about Jewish history during the Roman Empire up to current times, as we discover that the Roman Jews are neither Ashkenazi nor Sefardic.

This tightly knit community has lived in Rome and its surroundings from the very beginning, forming their ghetto on the banks of the Tiber River, and surviving centuries of hardship and an intriguing history.

If you have any questions regarding the trip, please contact Arielle Hendel at arielle@ jvalley.org. There is only space for 35 people so make your reservations early! This apr.com | SARATOGA 12772 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road promises to be an enriching cultural Jewish Italian experience!

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Temple Emanu‐El! Over 150 Years of Tradition and Innovation!

1010 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 Temple Office (408)292‐0939 Religious School (408)292‐3223 Brunch for Prospective Members Sunday, March 17 at 10:30 AM This is a wonderful opportunity to tour our synagogue, meet our clergy and member families and see for yourself all that the Temple Emanu-El family has to offer! Please RSVP to membership@templesanjose.org Passover Second Night Seder Tuesday, March 26 at 6:00 PM We invite you to celebrate Passover with us as a community. Visit our website or call the office for more information and to make your reservation.

Shabbat in Nature at Uvas Canyon Park Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 AM Participate in any or all of the following: Shabbat morning service led by Rabbi Dana Magat and Cantor Meeka Simerly, potluck lunch, and hiking on beautiful park trails.

An Evening with Professor Joy Ladin of Yeshiva University - Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 PM Professor Ladin is the first openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish Institution and will be sharing her experiences and discussing her new book, Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders.

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passover 2013 A recipe for celebration

Why on this night do we celebrate at home?

Rabbi Debbie Israel, Congregation Emeth

By Rabbi Shoshana Ohriner Passover desserts get a bad rap. People always assume that because of the restrictions of the holiday the desserts have to be dense as a brick (dry and crumbly) or some kind of chocolate mousse (which while delicious gets a bit boring). I tend to take a different approach to Passover desserts. Rather than making things for Passover that will never be as good as their year-round counterparts, I instead turn to recipes that allow good quality natural ingredients to shine. Using things like nut butters, coconut and, of course, good chocolate is a wonderful way to make deliciously satisfying desserts that would be welcome not only on Passover but also year round. With all the preparations, things tend to be busy during Passover, so I love making desserts that taste amazing but actually require very little work. These almond cookies are the perfect example of that. Just a few simple ingredients come together in these utterly delicious cookies that are more than the sum of their parts. For more delicious Passover dessert ideas such as Lemon Meringues or Roasted Apricot Sorbet go to www.couldntbeparve.com/passover Flourless almond thumbprint cookies Yield: 15-18 cookies 1 cup almond butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using salted almond butter omit the salt) Chocolate non-pareils and/or jam for filling Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

If making the chocolate version: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven press a non-pareil into the middle of each cookie and let the cookies cool completely. The chocolate will set up after several hours, but to hurry the process you can refrigerate for a few minutes once the cookie part is cool.

If making the jam version: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, make an indentation in the middle of the cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon. Once the cookies have cooled, fill with jam.

Rabbi Shoshana Ohriner is the creator and author of the popular blog Couldn’t Be Parve, specializing in naturally delicious dairy-free desserts. Her recipes have been published in a variety of publications and websites, including the Jewish Week and Kosher.com.

Shoshana is the mother of two young boys, Ari and Eli, and married to Rabbi Philip Ohriner.

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Most holidays are mainly observed in the synagogue.

Why is Passover primarily a holiday that’s celebrated at home – and around the dinner table no less!

How brilliant were our Sages, who first created the Passover Haggadah! With cleverness and a pedagogic understanding that was amazing for their times, they designed an experience as a method for teaching the story of our deliverance from slavery into freedom.

The Passover Seder allows us not only to hear the story but more so to live the story. Through the use of sight, smell, taste, and sound, we integrate all of our senses into experiencing the Exodus so that indeed it is possible to see oneself as passing through Mitzrayim (a narrow passage, which is the Hebrew name for Egypt) to freedom.

Is this important, to actually “see oneself” as a having been in Egypt, first as a slave and then as a free person? We are instructed in the Torah, in Exodus 13:8: “You shall tell your child on that very day, it is because of this that G-d did for me when I went out from Egypt.” Not only were our ancestors redeemed, but each of us was redeemed with them.

Rabbi Harold Kushner quotes Bishop James Pike as defining a Jew as someone “who took the story of the Exodus from Egypt personally.” Indeed, it is very personal! It is the story of our beginnings as a nation.

Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Leah and Rachel were our ancestors, the leaders from the tribes from whom we emerged. However God’s liberation of those ancestors from the bounds of slavery was the beginning of our lives as a nation.

Because the Seder gives us the opportunity to convey positive messages and the potential for lasting memories, it is important to gather around the dinner table and hear our story, and taste the foods of slavery: the maror (bitter horseradish, reminding us of our tears), charoset (an apple and nut mixture resembling brick mortar), and matzah (bread which did not rise in our hurry to leave Egypt, a symbol of affliction but also a symbol of hope). Use the Seder to help all who are gathered together to experience this formational event in our history.

If you are uncertain how to proceed, ask any Rabbi in your community – it is our privilege to be your resource. In so many ways, we are all children, and whether we are simple, ignorant, wicked or wise, we all are due an experience to reaffirm the Exodus in our lives.

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May your Passover experience create lasting memories in your lives and may you personally experience your own exodus from the narrow straits to liberation.

Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy Passover Holiday)!

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The Son of The Fourth Son

By Rabbi Ilana Baird Passover is a festive celebration of the formation of the Jewish people who fled from the abject slavery in Egypt to a brighter future in their Promised Land of Israel. On this night, every Jew must think of himself as a slave who had escaped from Egypt. It is full of ancient and mysterious sayings of the sages, with symbols, allusions, traditions and customs.

Mainly it is an educational moment. Over the centuries children waited for this night, worried that they would not sing The Four Questions without making mistakes and if they would find the afikoman quickly.

There is an explanation that the four sons of the Haggadah represent four generations of Jews. In the first generation, the father to whom the whole story of the Haggadah is known, teaches the story to his children. His wise son is interested to learn all the details thoroughly.

The son grows up surrounded by an anti-religious era, which has chosen to abandon the traditions. This second generation grows up in a foreign culture. His son despises everything that his grandfather and father so appreciated, calls it outdated, does not fit, and gives up the whole Haggadah. He is the wicked son, but he is not a villain; no, he’s just a product of his time.

The third son never witnessed the Seder, and instead read Greek mythology at bedtime. He is ignorant of Jewish history and the Torah.

However, the fact was never concealed from him that he is a Jew and that his grandfather had once celebrated Jewish holidays. He may ask about the Seder. He is innocent, asking “What is this?”, but not understanding what is going on around him. Do I need to describe what happens to his son? The fourth son will not know what to ask; he doesn’t even know the questions. Perhaps his parents did not talk about his Jewish roots. Where can we find guidance for his Jewish education?

It was written thousands of years ago, in our Haggadah, “As for the one who does not know how to ask, you should open up the story for him.”

The Haggadah reminds us to think about Jews who cannot celebrate Passover, for various reasons, caught in difficult circumstances.

During Russia’s Soviet era, American Jews lamented that their Soviet counterparts were unable to openly observe their traditions, to live a Jewish life, to be part of a Jewish community. Because of the Soviet Jewry movement in the free world which culminated 25 years ago at the March on Washington, Soviet Jews gained the right to emigrate; but except for the very few Refuseniks among them, the Soviet Jews did not even dream about a Jewish life.

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recall the history of my own family, Meilakh, traced in our photos. My great-great-grandfather Abraham, a Jewish merchant from Dvinsk, Latvia moved with his family to the Urals in Russia to look for new opportunities to expand his business. He arrived in 1912, at the outset of revolutions and wars. He and his wife Sarah were traditional believing Jews, as the photographs attest. His son, my great-grandfather Moses, received a secular education, also knew Hebrew and quoted Talmud and Torah by heart. In his photo, he has a clean-shaven face and his head is not covered. Such were the times, as the Russian revolution picked up steam. Moses joined the Communist party and the Soviet government took all of his father’s savings, his two houses, horses and business. He and his wife with two small children lived in a small annex of the kitchen in one of his father’s houses. Moses was friends with the revolutionaries, many of them were Jews. The Torah and the Talmud were stockpiled in storage, as everyone was singing “turn away from the old world.” His children, of course, knew that they were Jews, but did not quite understand what it meant and had no memory of their traditions; in place of the Passover Seder table was the Russian New Year. The old books were replaced by “Das Kapital.” Grandfather Abraham insisted on the fulfillment of brit milah, circumcision, for his grandson, and then disappeared.

My grandfather Ben Zion and his sister grew up in Moses’s home. His sister changed her Jewish name Sarah to Alexandra and married a Russian officer. She forgot about her Jewishness and never mentioned it to her children. My grandfather retained his name on his passport, but called himself Boris in public. His children had forgotten about their Jewish traditions. Here you have all the generations of the four sons, as described in the Haggadah.

Only in his old age did my grandfather learned the traditions of the Passover Seder along with my mother and me, when it was possible after Perestroika. What is interesting to me is that the fourth generation can learn Judaism and return to the traditions of the first son, and that I could rediscover my Jewishness in Russia and become a rabbi in Israel.

The Haggadah teaches our responsibility to open the story of our people to the fourth son, and so preserve the Jewish people.

Happy Passover!

Rabbi Baird can be contacted at ravbaird@gmail.com.

Chag Sameach

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Passover

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Yavneh students are respected as individuals, valued as thinkers, and inspired to achieve.

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Cardozo Society: Spring Lineup p Le aSe j oi n uS fo r t heS e Lu nCheo nS thursday, March 21 12 – 2 pm

dr. Matthew tarran, a specialist in chemical dependency will address how to identify signs of substance abuse in both legal professionals and their clients and ways to address these issues.

thursday, April 25 12 – 2 pm jeff rosen, santa clara district attorney will talk about the jewish Perspective on Prosecution.

thursday, May 23 12 – 2 pm jonathan carey, the President of legalVision and Bluestar, will present on using the art of Persuasion to influence juries and decision makers.

Cardozo Society events are open to attorneys & law students • MCLe Credit pending All luncheons will be held At PAolo’s, locAted At 333 west sAn cArlos, sAn Jose, cA registration options: Per luncheon is $45 before 3/18; $55 after 3/18 series of three $120 before 3/18; $150 after 3/18

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Learning Torah, building friendships, achieving goals: B’not Mitzvah 2013

by Eleanor Weber Dickman Ruth Bareket, associate superintendent of instruction for the Campbell Union School District, has been a member of Beth David for 28 years. Deborah Estreicher, reference librarian at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Library, has belonged to the synagogue for 10 years. Karen Fihn, EA, joined the congregation in 1977.

Susan Gould, an obstetrician/ gynecologist with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, has been a member for four years. And Barb Green, who retired recently after 39 years as an elementary school teacher for San José Unified, joined Beth David 38 years ago.

On Shabbat 17 Kislev 5773 (December 1, 2012), these women, who have developed a warm, strong friendship along Karen Fihn, Deborah Estreicher, Ruth Bareket, their B’not Mitzvah journey, Barbara Biran (tutor), Susan Gould, Barb Green celebrated the joy of achieving this important Jewish milestone and delighted in sharing their achievements with family and members of Congregation Beth David. Each comes from a different place: one born in Germany as the oldest child of Holocaust survivors; another the daughter of a wandering Air Force officer who always joined a shul wherever they lived; a third the granddaughter of a lifetime advocate for Israel; a fourth a child living in a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania and traveling miles to synagogue; the fifth, who remembers the effect of the Holocaust on her parents and the uplifting spirituality of her Redwood City cantor.

All came together to realize a long-cherished dream: to become, as adults, knowledgeable and committed students of Torah. Deborah began her study in order to learn a Torah portion to recite at her niece’s Bat Mitzvah. Karen was invited by a friend to join the group. Susan was just waiting for an adult class to start since she learned about the opportunity several years ago. Ruth wanted to achieve this milestone for many years, but pursuing advanced degrees for her profession claimed her time. Barb had always wanted to have “a greater understanding of Judaism through prayer and study of Torah.” Their diverse reasons, each unique, all reveal a growing depth of commitment to their Jewish souls and a desire to root their sense of Jewish identity in knowledge and enlightened practice.

Each woman believes that the personal pride of accomplishment ― learning Hebrew, singing accurate trope, understanding more about Torah and its relationship to history, understanding the purpose and meaning of prayer ― made the journey (the long hours of study, the challenge of finding time and focus, the pressure of performance) most worthwhile. But all will also let you know that their greatest delight has been in the affectionate relationships that were formed during their months together in this endeavor.

Karen calls it “the bond of friendship we have developed.” Barb feels “blessed with my new friendships, supporting each other through personal challenges, and, in the end, all of us have benefited from our ‘sisterhood of the tallit.’” Deborah enjoyed sharing insights and lives, and is proud that although “most of us entered this class as strangers, we leave as friends.” Susan believes that “this is the best way to learn and study ― a process enriched by sharing it with others.” And Ruth concludes, “the journey is a greater treasure to me than the destination.”

Different backgrounds, different professions, different histories, different reasons for choosing this journey at this time; what is the same for all is their commitment, their joy of accomplishment, and their pleasure in sharing the experience with family, friends, and the Beth David community.

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By Joy Null Protect the environment, save energy, recycle, plant a tree….these important messages have become commonplace in our children’s education. While they do help to build awareness that steps need to be taken to help our planet, Yavneh Day School has decided to go beyond teaching the messages and is focusing on taking action.

Kitah Gimel dug out an invasive species at McClellan Ranch. At Yavneh, students are putting the concept of protecting the environment to work. During the week of January 21, Yavneh celebrated the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. During this week, they explored the relationship with the environment through a variety of different activities. One day was focused on cleaning the yard. Another included a no-waste lunch. Throughout the week, the school discussed a renewed commitment to ecology and environmental protection within our community. They discussed the importance of trees, and talked about the things in our homes and classrooms that are made from trees. They explored the concept of Bal Tashchit (protecting the environment) with a conversation about conserving water and other ways we can protect the environment by cutting down on waste and recycling. Discussions centered around questions such as: What can we do with our hands to take care of our world? How are we going to remember to keep our yard as clean as it is today after lunch?

The main event was a day of service called Yom Shomrei Adamah (Guardians of the Earth Day).

On this day, the entire Yavneh student body, from junior kindergarten to eighth grade, plus faculty and staff, went out into nature to get our hands dirty and take care of the Earth. Classes traveled to a variety of locations including: Hidden Villa, Emma Prusch Farms, McClellan Ranch Preserve, Urban Adamah, and Veggielution.

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Hillel honors community and student leaders at “Pillars of the Community” 2013

Teen Philanthropy Board makes important allocations

by Eleanor Weber Dickman

Since October 2012, teens from the APJCC’s Jewish Teen Philanthropy Board (TPB) have met monthly. This is a program funded by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley that gives $10,000 to the TPB to give grants in the local Jewish community. The teens have learned about Jewish values and the role of donors and grantmakers in the Jewish community. The teens collectively develop priorities for grants. They solicited grants from the synagogues, agencies and community institutions of the South Bay. In response to these requests, the TPB has decided to allocate its funds to Congregation Shir Hadash for a blood drive/health care program; Jewish Family Services for their Project N.O.A.H. program; Hillel of Santa Cruz to support their students and Jewish Coalition for Literacy to expand their literacy programs.

This project hopes to develop these teens into future Jewish community leaders and give them a taste of the Solomonic process for allocating hard earned funds. The teens will participate in raising funds to seed the next year’s TPB program. They will also meet with grantees to assess the use of the funds that were granted.

If you are interested in this program for next year, please contact Jason Goldstein, the Teen Services Director and JCC Maccabi Experience Director at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (408-357-7497 or Jason@ svjcc.org).

When Hillel of Silicon Valley holds its annual “Pillars of the Community” event, ripples of excitement spread throughout the Jewish community! This year on Sunday, March 17, starting at 11:30 a.m., the Computer History Museum in Mountain View will resound with the fun of “Bringing Hillel to You…Inspiring a New Generation”, with silent and live auctions, an inspired guest speaker, heartfelt tributes to honored members of the community, and a delightful Kosher lunch.

“We look forward to celebrating with students, friends, and our community at Pillars”, says Sarita Bronstein, executive director of Hillel SV. “The wonderful support we receive at this event connects each generation to our mission. Proceeds from the event, along with funding from families and alumni, provide 70% of our operating budget. These funds allow us to deliver programs and services that enrich the lives of Jewish students at each of the five college campuses we serve.”

The always thrilling silent and live auctions include amazing travel in Hawaii, Tahoe and your choice of any destination in the world; adventures including Zip Lining, SF Giants baseball, and Glamping (glamour camping); and for wine lovers, naming rights for a new vintage and a private tasting led by a noted sommelier!

Guest speaker Dadi Perlmutter, executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group and a strong supporter of Hillel, will inspire attendees with stories about the people who inspired him, advice to Hillel students preparing for community leadership, and how Jewish values have helped shape his life professionally and personally.

Being honored at this event are three exceptional community leaders: Sheree Roth, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her ongoing efforts to combat anti-Israel propaganda including at campuses served by Hillel SV; Sue Maltiel, former executive director of Hillel SV whose tenure includes the completion of Hillel’s new home; and Dr. Judy Miner, president of Foothill College, who has been a staunch advocate for Jewish students at both Foothill and De Anza Colleges.

Recognized for their outstanding leadership on their individual campuses are Tal Ben David of De Anza College, Eric Medeiros of San José State University, Carmel Shetrit of Foothill College, and Kelly Schuman of West Valley College.

For Sarita, her staff, and the Hillel Board of Directors, the goal is “to inspire our students and to awaken in them a sense of connection to the Jewish community and to Israel.” A variety of programs engage Hillel students in social, intellectual, and outreach activities including: leadership development and social action projects, learning about Jewish texts and traditions, programs to strengthen knowledge of and support for Israel (through the Taglit-Birthright Israel travel program), and local educational and social programs focusing on Israel. There are also activities for pure enjoyment, including holiday celebrations, festival activities, regular Shabbat dinners which often feature guest speakers and special themes.

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March 17, 2013 will be an afternoon of excitement and celebration. But the days that follow will be even more important, as Hillel continues for another year of service to more than 1500 young Jewish men and women. Bonnie Slavitt Moore, president of Hillel’s Board of Directors, believes that, in many ways, “Hillel is the future of our Jewish community,” and champions the Pillars event for its ability to “bring together so many of Hillel’s supporters. Pillars of the Community is our major fundraising event for the year.

Dollars raised at the event allow Hillel to put ideas into action for the students we serve.

Many, many of our Hillel students remain here in Silicon Valley and move into both lay and professional positions within the Jewish community. In coming to Pillars, we are investing in the future of our Jewish community.”

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Yom Ha’atzmaut Israel Independence day celebratIon

Sunday, april 14th, 2013 1:00-5:00pm Celebrate Israel Independence Day with a festival at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Levy Family Campus.

14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 FRee ADmISSIOn 1:00-3:00pm - Israeli food, Israeli dancing, and Israeli theme booths sponsored by Jewish community organizations 3:00-5:00pm - Concert with Shtar, the acclaimed Israeli hip hop group For more information, contact the JCC’s Center for Jewish Life & Learning at CJLL@svjcc.org or 408.357.7411.

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Participating organizations:

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Funded by a grant from Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.

Israel-themed booths are sponsored by local Jewish organizations and synagogues.

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jewish federation of silicon valley We invite you to contact one of our local synagogues to learn about the many passover celebrations and happenings in our vibrant Jewish community.

Best wishes from the Federation for a joyous and meaningful passover.

your guide to silicon valley synagogues ahabat torah (sephardic orthodox) 1537a Meridian ave., San Jose, 95125-5316 (408) 266-2342 www.ahava.org

congregation Beth david (conservative) 19700 prospect Rd., Saratoga, 95070-3352 (408) 257-3333 www.beth-david.org

almaden valley torah center (orthodox) 1422 helmond Lane, San Jose, 95118 (408) 445-1770 www.rabbi770.com

congregation emeth (reform) 17835 Monterey Street, Morgan hill, 95037 (408) 778-8200 www.emeth.net

Bar yohai sefardic Minyan (orthodox) 1030 astoria Dr., c/o SphDS, Sunnyvale, 94087 (408) 746-0614 www.baryohai.org

congregation shir hadash (reform) 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, 95032 (408) 358-1751 www.shirhadash.org

chabad of cupertino (orthodox) (408) 207-3648 www.chabadofcupertino.com

congregation sinai (conservative) 1532 Willowbrae ave., San Jose, 95125 (408) 264-8542 www.sinai-sj.org

chabad of s. jose (orthodox) 517 Blossom hill Rd., #a4, Los Gatos, 95032 (408) 358-5530 www.chabadsj.com chabad of sunnyvale (orthodox) (408) 720-0553 www.chabadsunnyvale.com congregation am echad torah community (orthodox) 1504 Meridian ave., San Jose, 95125 (408) 267-2591 www.amechad.org

temple Beth sholom (reform) p.O. Box 23397, San Jose, 95153 (408) 978-5566 temple emanu-el (reform) 1010 University ave., San Jose, 95126-1842 (408) 292-0939 www.templesanjose.org

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SIMCHAS

By Andrea Cohen Greyber

BIRTHS Phoebe Elsa Brill was born on December 2 to Dr. Elliott & Stephanie Brill and to big brothers Henry Joseph and Jacob Phillip.

She is the granddaughter of Beth David congregants Ruth & Victor Brill of Santa Clara and Marcia & Jeffrey Lloyd of Los Angeles. Greatgrandparents are the late Henry & Frances Gage, the late Frank & Dorothy Brill, Harriet Lloyd of San Francisco and the late Lloyd K. Lloyd and Alegra Brooks of Los Angeles and the late Philip Brooks.

Phoebe Elsa is named after her great-grandmother Frances Gage who was a Holocaust survivor, great-grandfather Frank Brill, great-grandfather Philip Brooks, great-great grandmother Ella Degoff and great-greatgrandmother Elsie Stern.

CALLED TO THE TORAH Rafi Bendahan, son of Joseph & Iris Bendahan, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on December 22 at Congregation Beth David. He is a student at Miller Middle School in Cupertino and is the younger brother of Tamara, 25, who is attending medical school at Ohio State University in Columbus, Aurie, 24, who lives locally and Arielle, 19, who attends UC Berkeley. Rafi’s grandparents Saba Abe Eshel &

Bina Guerrieri of Los Altos were delighted to attend this wonderful simcha. Rafi is a board member of Kadima. He enjoys drumming and painting, woking out at the gym and collecting fish, some of which were used as table decorations at his Bar Mitzvah luncheon. For his mitzvah project he increased volunteerism throughout the year. To raise people’s awareness of issues relating to healing, the meaning of his name, Rafael, he supported “people healing” and “environmental healing” through numerous organizations. Last summer in Israel, at the Robinson Arch, Rafi had an aliyah and did a Torah reading there.

Miriam Rivkin, daughter of Irina & Michael Rivkin, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on December 29 at Beth David. She is the younger sister of Solomon, who attends Mountain View High School, and Souf, who attends Loyola Elementary School in Los Altos. Miriam is a student at Blach Middle School in Los Altos. Her grandparents Victor & Alexandra Beylin of Fremont and Maria Bovshovskaia of Palo Alto were delighted to celebrate this happy occasion with her. In addition to her school work, Miriam enjoys special art classes, playing the piano and doing gymnastics.

Arielle Smith, daughter of Lauren & Joshua Smith, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on January 19 at Sinai. She is a seventh grade student at Yavneh where her younger sister Jordan is in the fourth grade. Arielle loves to ride horses and is a Western rider.

Her grandparents Mark & Bette Kositsky of Boynton Beach, FL and Carol Tessler of Chicago were

happy to join in the celebration.

Unfortunately, her grandfather and stepgrandmother Gary Smith & Pam Duvall were unable to come. For her mitzvah projects, Arielle joined her classmates at Yavneh in supporting Heifer International and, with her Sinai classmates, helped teach Chai House residents about recycling.

Shir Shelef, daughter of Tzvia & Reuven Shelef, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February 9 at Beth David. Her grandparents from Israel joined her for this happy occasion as did her brother Ron, 9, who is a student at West Valley School. Tzvia is a student at Waldorf School of the Peninsula.

In addition to her studies, she enjoys the water, is an amazing swimmer and participates on a synchronized swim team in the area.

Edward Tischler, son of Ron & Etsuko Tischler, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Beth David on February 23. He is the brother of Yoshiki, Miyuki, Mie and Claudia. Ed is a student at Harker Middle School

and enjoys computer games and tennis. He was happy that his grandmother Charlotte Tischler of NY was able to celebrate this simcha with him.

Nathan David Cooper Levinson, son of Roger & Cynthia Levinson was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 23 at Sinai.

Nathan is in the seventh grade at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School and his sister Rayna is a student at Kehillah High School in Palo Alto.

Nathan enjoys playing baseball and driving remote control cars on a track; he also upgrades and repairs these cars. Nathan’s grandparents, Dr. Bernard & Marilyn Levinson of Palm Desert and Sharon Rasmussen and her husband Robert of NC, were happy to be on hand for this happy occasion. His grandfather, the late Basil Stevens, Jr. was remembered.

Nathan and his class at Gideon Hausner studied charitable giving and collected money and food to donate to Second Harvest. He also participated in getting food to needy children and assisting parents with learning English. In addition, his B’nai Mitzvah class from Sinai is visiting the Veteran’s Hospital and participating in helping the elderly.

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Claire Shorenstein and Eric Fullenbaum met in London, where both of them were living and working at the time.

They shared an interest in running and completed several marathons.

Megan Lee and Tom Rice are to Claire left her job in London and be married at 6 p.m. on July 6 moved to NY in August, 2011 to at Fortino go back to graduate school and Winery in Eric transferred to the NY office Gilroy. The bride-to-be is of his firm in July, 2012. Eric the daughter proposed while they were on a run in the Forest of Nisene Marks of Ann and in Aptos, CA. They are planning a the late June wedding in the Santa Cruz David Lee of Mountains. Claire is the daughter San Jose. Megan went to Pioneer of Drs. Rosaline & Michael High School and graduated from San Francisco State University with Shorenstein of Santa Cruz. She graduated magna cum laude from a degree in radio/broadcasting.

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SIMCHAS nutrition and dietetics at NYU. The Shorensteins are members of Beth El in Aptos, CA. Eric is the son of Susan & Martin Fullenbaum of Silver Spring, MD. Eric received his B.A. in 1998 from Rutgers University with a double major in computer science and economics.

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WEDDINGS Sam Farber, who grew up at Congregation Beth David, and Lauren Ryan, were married at the UC Irvine University Club on February 17. They met on JDate. Sam is the son of Rhonda Farber of San Jose and Lawren Farber of Tucson, AZ. He is the brother of Ben Farber, a surgery resident in NY, and Mimi Farber, who teaches kindergarten and lives in Campbell. Ben was the best man and Mimi was one of the bridesmaids. Sam attended George Washington University and received a Master of Arts from USC. He works for Inland Empire Sports Broadcasting and covers the minor league team for the Los Angeles Angels. Lauren is the daughter of Marilyn & Tom Ryan of Seattle. Her sister Briann, who lives in NY and works as a graphic artist, was a maid-of-honor. Lauren attended UC Irvine and is now an attorney for Broadcom. The couple spent their honeymoon in Kawai and is now living in Tustin, CA.

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Congratulations are in order to Nancy & Marty Newman of Beth David whose daughter Leah is engaged to Micah Glass-Siegel who grew up in Baltimore. He is the son of Marcia & Steve GlassSiegel. Leah is working at Hillel at the University of California at San Diego while she finishes her masters degree in non-profit management. She and Micah met at Hillel at UCSD while he was conducting services there. He has a masters degree in history and is working on a teacher certification program through the D’lAit program through UCLA. Leah’s younger sister Stacey is a research associate at UCSF. The couple plan to be married in 2014 in Memphis, TN in order that her paternal grandparents can attend.

as an account executive for the past six years. The groom is the son of Pam & Mark Edelmann of San Jose. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and has been following a physical therapy career at O’Connor Hospital for the past eleven years. In their free time, the couple enjoys exercising, wine tasting, watching and attending Bay Area sporting events and spending time with family and friends.

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS Eli Reinhard was honored with an Aliyah to the Torah at Congregation Sinai on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The kiddish luncheon following services on February 16 was sponsored

by Jeannette Garretty. Happy Birthday, Eli! Send announcements and photos to Andrea Greyber, (408) 377-6224 or agreyber@yahoo.com.

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S i lv e r to G o l d thank you to the G enerouS S ponSorS who underwrote thiS extraordinary community event in itS entirety!

24 kt Gold SponSor Myra Reinhard 18 kt Gold SponSor Ruth Krandel Past Presidents of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Gold SponSorS ABL Properties, Inc. Joan and Marvin Fox Global Maintenance Resource Guggenheim Realty Group, Inc. Karen and Al Guggenheim Virginia and Randy Hess Arlene and Rubin Jurman Tamara Misle Bonnie Slavitt Moore and Jack Moore Eli Reinhard Marsha and Jon Witkin

Silver SponSorS Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Cantorial and Rabbinic Association of Greater San Jose Doris and Richard Davis Ruth and Robert Fox Hillel of Silicon Valley Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay Jewish Federations of North America Executive Directors Nissa and Tom Johanix Jyl and David Jurman Koret Foundation Sherri and Paul Robbins Ruth and Lawrence Ross Dianne and Tad Taube Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture Temple Emanu-El United Mechanical, Inc. Yavneh Day School Bronze SponSorS All-Star Builders Altmam/Aronow Charitable Foundation Asphalt Maintenance Systems Inc. Judy and Brett Borah California Janitorial Supply Corp.

California Specialty Contractors, Inc. Commercial Energy of Montana Inc. Susan and Steve Ellenberg Fehl-Safe Solutions, Inc. Financial Catalyst Group Barbara Frank Helaine and Steve Green Arlene and Steve Greenberg Julie and Stuart Krigel Bernie Kotansky Judy and Gordon Levin Howard M. May The Maynard Group Sylvia and Leonard Metz Rosemarie and Barry Mirkin Bettey and Sherman Naymark Northern California Orthopedic Specialists Pacific Soccer Academy Picture 2000 Marilyn Quinlan Edis and Martin Robinson Amy and Dan Schiff Ruth and Alfred Sporer Annette Sunshine and family Universal Protection Service Willis North America, Inc. Wiz Consulting

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Copper SponSorS AIPAC Susan and Lee Gavens Madelyn and Dov Isaacs Sue and Chuck Leiter Royal Wines Rozita and David Tabibian Ann and Rick Tavan Pat and Alan Werba FriendS Mishy and Jason Balaban Rabbi Joshua Berkenwald and Dana Romalis-Berkenwald Cohen Creative Jayme and Eylon David Char Duncan Susan and Mark Fredkin Jodi and Adam Gerston Marcia Klein and Avi Hochberg Rita and Jerry Jacobson Tina Rosenblum and Jay Jennings Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley Renée and Jeff Kanel Elliott Karp Lawrence Contract Furnishers Lisa Mark and David LeVine Levy Family Campus Arlene and Peter Rosenblum Sherri Sager JoAnn Shank Staff of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Paul Weiss Orna and Ruben Yomtoubian Women’s Philanthropy Board of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Mazel tovS Jane Blumenthal Jenny Green and Scott Budman Sandy and Burt Epstein Krissy, Michael and Larry Goldberg Rabbi James and Jen Greene Andrea Harrris Suzanne and Stephen Jackson Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Sarah Joelson Alicia Appleman Jurman Rebecca King Diane and Phil Kipnis Jeanette and Stuart Lerner Ada Koransky and Richard Meltzer Linda and David Mighdoll Thelma and Hy Ramm Lisa and Nate Stein Barbara and Chuck Taubman Bernice and Ben Vitcov Cathie Whalen

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older adults

On March 3 Congregation Shir Hadash hosted a panel on senior transportation options.

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Panel experts included: Marvin Kohn, AARP, safe driving instructor; Kathryn Heatley, Ph.D, MPA, president and CEO Outreach; Greta Helm, chief external affairs officer, Valley Transportation Authority; and Lawrence Silva, president/general manager of Yellow/Checker Cab.

JFS staff has all the latest Claims Conference news and resources for Holocaust survivors. Survivor services are available in English, Russian and Hebrew.

JFS services for Holocaust survivors: The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (i.e. Claims Conference) has once again approved several financial allocations to be used for social services for Holocaust survivors living in Silicon Valley. These programs include case management, emergency assistance and home care. Holocaust victims of limited means will be able to get a range of emergency services, including medical equipment and medications, dental care, transportation, and food. Physically and financially vulnerable Jewish survivors in our community will also be able to receive in-home services (housekeeping and nursing/personal care).

Claims Conference pension changes: As a result of Claims Conference negotiations with the German government, compensation programs available to Holocaust survivors have been made more available. Pensions may now be paid to survivors who: ~ Were in a concentration camp, labor camp, labor battalion or ghetto for three months or longer; or ~ Were in hiding or living under false identity for six months in Nazi-occupied territory or for 12 months in satellite states; and ~ Who meet all other criteria of the program.

More information on the Claims Conference’s News and Resources is available on www.claimscon.org or by contacting JFS staff, Galina Chyorny, 408-357-7458 or galinac@jfssv.org (English, Russian), or Avital Agam, 408357-7450 or avitala@jfssv.org (English, Hebrew).

events

Chai House is now accepting gifts via PayPal!

All area codes are 408 unless otherwise noted.

SUNDAYS Grandparents Circle Shir Hadash, 7 PM, 3/17, 4/14, 4/28 Parents of adult children who have partnered with someone of another faith are welcome to this three-part series, after which participants will be part of the twice-annual reunion programs.

Led by Rabbi Aron and Jean Bronstein. This is a program of the Jewish Outreach Institute. RSVP: nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 TUESDAYS Freilache Menschen Luncheon & Program Shir Hadash, 11:30 AM, 4/11, 5/9 shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Caregivers Support Group JFS, 5 PM, 4/29 and 5/7 For spouses and adult children caring for chronically ill/disabled loved ones. Registration required, $10/session, sliding scale available. avitala@jfssv.org, 357-7450

THURSDAYS A Place to Begin: Next Steps for Seniors JFS, 2:30 PM, 3/25 and 4/28 Explore and learn about aspects of seniors living. RSVP required. avitala@jfssv.org, 357-7450 FRIDAYS Kabbalat Shabbat Lunches (age 55+) APJCC Auditorium, Noon, 3/22 and 4/26 Enjoy a catered hot lunch followed by entertainment. $7.50/person. lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7429 SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Caring Committee with Rabbi Kohn Shir Hadash, 4 PM Rabbi Doug Kohn on new book “Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease,” which narrates Jewish texts with essays and personal stories from social workers, physicians, Jewish clergy, and the families of people with Alzheimer’s disease. 358-1751 x5, nadine@ shirhadash.org

Contact Rose Crownover for more info: (408) 225-9771.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Silicon Valley Widow/Widowers and Singles APJCC, 1 PM “Get Together” social. Meet new friends and see what future parties and activies are planned. Free.

Larry, 252-2323 or 866-5350 FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Grandpals Shabbat APJCC, 9:15 AM Explore and impart our rich traditions to the APJCC Preschool children. Storytelling, art, songs, and Shabbat to connect the generations. FREE. lisacg@svjcc. org, 357-7492 TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AARP Safe Driver Course APJCC, 9 AM-1 PM, April 9-10 Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws

and how to deal with aggressive drivers. AARP-sponsored mature driving class meets for 4 hours both days. Attendance for 8 hours is required to receive a DMV Certificate which can provide a deduction on your auto insurance premiums to good drivers 50 plus. $12/AARP member, $14 if you’re not an AARP member. Please make check payable to AARP. RSVP: lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7492.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Alzheimer’s Family Support Group Shir Hadash, 10 AM The Alzheimer’s Association, with Shir Hadash’s Caring Committee, offers this group to navigate the day-to-day difficulties of care giving. A confidential setting. Open to the public. Drop-ins welcome.

Nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751

These events are geared toward older adults, but the events on the following pages are also open to all individuals.Please submit any events specifically for this crowd to amanda@jvalley. org or online at www.jvalley.org under “Submit your event.”

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ONGOING PROGRAMS SUNDAYS Knitzvah JFS, 10:30 AM, 3/17 Volunteer knitters and crocheters take donated yarn and turn it into hats, scarves and other usable items for needy organizations. All skill levels are welcome from the beginner who wants to learn, to the experienced pro. Donations are greatly appreciated. cherier@jfssv.org, 556-0600 Grandparents Circle Shir Hadash, 7 PM, 3/17, 4/14, 4/28 Parents of adult children who have partnered with someone of another faith are welcome to this three-part series, after which participants will be part of the twice-annual reunion programs. Led by Rabbi Aron and Jean Bronstein. This is a program of the Jewish Outreach Institute. RSVP: nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 TUESDAYS Freilache Menschen Luncheon & Program Shir Hadash, 11:30 AM, 4/11, 5/9 shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Caregivers Support Group JFS, 5 PM, 4/29 and 5/7 For spouses and adult children caring for chronically ill/disabled loved ones. Registration required, $10/session, sliding scale available. avitala@jfssv.org, 357-7450 WEDNESDAYS Ima and Me Playgroup Sinai, 9 AM For children up to 2 years of age.

Free play and socializing, followed by singing and movement. If you know of any families with infants, please invite them to join in the fun.

Free. 264-8542, director@sinainurseryschool.org Lunch and Learn, Torah Study Emanu-El, Noon, 3/27 and 4/24 Bring a lunch and join Rabbi Magat. No previous study required.

Newcomers welcome. 292-0939, stephanie@templesanjose.org Lunch and Learn Emanu-El, Noon, 4/10 and 5/8 Led by Rabbi Dana Magat.

Newcomers welcome. 292-0939, stephanie@templesanjose.org Lunch and Learn, Megillot Emanu-El, Noon, 3/20 and 4/17 Bring lunch and join Cantor Meeka Simerly for an opportunity to study excerpts from the five Megillot (scrolls). Free and open to all. 2920939, stephanie@templesanjose.org THURSDAYS Silicon Valley Beit Midrash Sinai, 9:30 AM Rabbi Josh Berkenwald leads in-

depth study of Jewish thought, belief, and practice. Explore the Book of Samuel. No fee; drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Woman’s Book Study Group with Rabbi Aron Shir Hadash, 10:30 AM, 3/21, 4/18 “The Norton Anthology of Jewish American Literature” by Jules Chametzky, John Felstiner, Hilene Flanzbaum, and Kathryn Hellerstein. patty@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 x7 A Place to Begin: Next Steps for Seniors JFS, 2:30 PM, 3/25 and 4/28 Explore and learn about aspects of seniors living. RSVP required. avitala@jfssv.org, 357-7450 FRIDAYS Talmud Study with Rabbi Pressman Beth David, 8:30 AM Class will discuss Tractate Berakhot (Benedictions). No registration fee; donations are welcome.

Adulted@Beth-David.org, 257-3333 Pirkei Avot: Sayings (Ethics) of the Fathers Beth David, 9:45 AM Explore ancient Jewish wisdom in this participant-led discussion group. Free; donations welcome.

Adulted@Beth-David.org, 257-3333 Kabbalat Shabbat Lunches (age 55+) APJCC Auditorium, Noon, 3/22 and 4/26 Enjoy a catered hot lunch followed by entertainment. $7.50/person. lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7429 Tot Shabbat Emanu-El, 6 PM, 3/15, 4/19 Brief services led by Rabbi Magat and Cantor Simerly with upbeat songs, a short story, and a talk with the rabbi on the bimah. Services are followed by a potluck dinner. 2920939, stephanie@templesanjose.org Pajama Shabbat Beth David, 6 PM, 3/15, 4/19 This mini Kabbalat Shabbat service is geared towards ages 0-5 and features songs, puppets, storytime, plus a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner!

Come as you are with kids in PJs! $10/adult; $2/child (3 and up). RSVPs are requested by the Wednesday before each event: biran@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service Beth David, 6:30 PM, 4/5, 5/3 Energetic experience. 257-3333, religiousschool@beth-david.org SATURDAYS Tot Shabbat Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM, 3/16, 4/20 shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751

Torah Study Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM Rabbi Aron, and occasionally Rabbi Fleekop, lead a discussion. 358-1751 Youth Congregation (Grades 4-7) Beth David, 10 AM, 3/16, 3/23, 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27 Great for adults too! Students lead prayers, read from Torah, and play Jewish trivia games. Great training for leading services. Ends with treats and kiddush! biran@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Torah N’ Tefillah for 3rd-7th Graders Sinai, 10:30 AM, 4/27 Learn melodies, explore teachings, and hear stories in this student-led junior congregation service. office@ sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Tot Shabbat Beth David, 11:15 AM, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27 Ages 0-5. A fun, interactive parentled service. Open to the community. crocker@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Mussar Matters Beth David, 1:30, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18 The Mussar Movement, with its emphasis on building character and ethical responsiveness through Jewish texts, has been rediscovered by the larger Jewish world. Rabbi Pressman will facilitate the exploration of a character trait.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Amy Alamar - Exploring the World of Judaism Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM “Finding the Balance in Life: Embracing Jewish Values to Raise Happy and Engaged Kids” Exploring the World of Judaism is a program of Congregation Shir Hadash and Jewish LearningWorks and is supported in part by the Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust. Babysitting available. 3581751 x5, nadine@shirhadash.org Prospective Members Brunch Emanu-El, 10:30 AM See ad on page 17. RSVP: 292-0939, admin@templesanjose.org Passover and a Renewed Jewish Agenda Beth David, 10:30 AM Passover, the “Feast of Freedom”, offers a reminder of core lessons of Jewish religion, culture, and community. Discover what makes Judaism one of the world’s most ancient and resilient cultures, and how Jewish values have shaped Western social movements. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Hillel’s Pillars of the Community Computer History Museum in Mountain View, 11 AM See article on page 22.

Pillars@hillelsv.org, 775-7531

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Rock Shabbat Emanu-El, 7:30 PM Service with music performed by Rock Shabbat band. 292-0939, stephanie@templesanjose.org

Our Jewish Kitchen! Matzah Makeover Emanu-El, 2 PM Laugh, learn and nosh in the preparation of a gourmet menu.

Class led by Chef Annie Rubenstein and Chef Lisa Rauchwerger. Once food is ready, eat the wonderful creations! Pam Hoffman, pjhrocks2@gmail.com, 292-0939

Shabbat Service with Rabbi Gary M. Bretton-Granatoor Shir Hadash, 8 PM Rabbi Bretton-Granatoor, the vice-president - philanthropy at the World Union for Progressive Judaism, is a recognized expert in interfaith relations, well-known lecturer, author of numerous articles and editor of two books. 358-1751 x5, nadine@shirhadash.org

Caring Committee with Rabbi Kohn Shir Hadash, 4 PM Rabbi Doug Kohn on new book “Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease,” which narrates Jewish texts with essays and personal stories from social workers, physicians, Jewish clergy, and the families of people with Alzheimer’s disease. 358-1751 x5, nadine@shirhadash.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Loving the G-d We Actually Believe In: Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Beth David, 11 AM Examine how science frames another way of understanding G-d, Torah, and ethics, allowing our religious faith and scientific knowledge to be allies. With Rabbi Bradley Artson; see ad on page 7. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Cardozo Society: Dr. Matthew Tarran Paolo’s, Noon-2 PM See ad on page 20. arielle@jvalley. org, 357-7501

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Future of Judaism in America Beth David, 8 PM With all the challenges facing Judaism, and Conservative Judaism in particular, hear a realistic and optimistic assessment of our intellectual and spiritual capacity to face our future with hope and resolve. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333

Silicon Valley Widow/Widowers and Singles APJCC, 1 PM “Get Together” social. Meet new friends and see what future parties and activies are planned. Free. Larry, 252-2323 or 866-5350 Become a Prayer Leader Beth David, 7:30 PM Join Rabbi Ohriner for a two-week crash course on being a Shabbat morning shaliach/ shlichat tzibbur.

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and practical instruction on how to lead each service and comes with easy-to-use recordings to practice. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333 FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Grandpals Shabbat APJCC, 9:15 AM Explore and impart our rich traditions to the APJCC Preschool children. Storytelling, art, songs, and Shabbat to connect the generations.

FREE. lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7492 SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Haverim Beth David, 10:30 AM Haverim means “friends.” This service is about K-3rd graders getting together to celebrate with lively songs, movement, stories, and discussion which parallel the order of the ‘real’ service. Treat-filled Kiddush. Parents welcome. 2573333, bendahan@beth-david.org SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Spring Dilemma Emanu-El, 11:30 AM We talked about Christmas and Chanukah in December...now let’s talk about Easter and Pesach and the difficulties that often face interfaith families. Free, open to all! stephanie@templesanjose.org, 292-0939 MONDAY, MARCH 25 Siyyum Bechorim Sinai, 8 AM Observe the Breaking the Firstborns’ Fast with a morning service, study session and refreshments.

Non-first-borns welcome. 264-8542, Office@sinai-sj.org Chametz Burning Sinai, 9:30 AM Bring your last crumbs to the shul parking lot to burn before Passover.

Rabbi Berkenwald will show you how. office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Congregational Passover Seder Shir Hadash, 6 PM Catered by Rachel Wilson. $27/ person, $10/child (under 5). To control the costs, please bring either 2 bottles of wine, a vegetable dish for 8, or Passover desserts for 8.

RSVP by March 18, specifying your choice of contribution to the meal.

See ad on page 10. 358-1751 x5 TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Pesach I Morning Services Sinai, 9 AM All Passover services are open to the community, regardless of background, experience or affiliation. Join us for our programs, activities, and services.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Passover Second Night Seder Emanu-El, 6 PM See ad on page 17. 292-0939 Second Night Community Seder Sinai, 7 PM Interactive program. Catered meal

by Lucy Fried. $44/adult; $20/child 5-12; Free/child 4 and under. RSVP

by March 15: Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Pesach II Morning Services Sinai, 9 AM All Passover services are open to the community, regardless of background, experience or affiliation. Join us for our programs, activities, and services.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Passover Shabbat Service Shir Hadash, 10:30 AM nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Shabbat in Nature Uvas Canyon Park, 10:30 AM See ad on page 17. 292-0939 SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Community Freedom Seder Levy Family Campus, 3 PM See ad on page 15. www.jvalley.org/ jcrc or 357-7504 MONDAY, APRIL 1 Pesach VII Morning Services Sinai, 9 AM All Passover services are open to the community, regardless of background, experience or affiliation. Join us for our programs, activities, and services.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Passover Yizkor Service Shir Hadash, 6 PM nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Pesach VIII Morning Services with Yizkor Sinai, 9 AM All Passover services are open to the community, regardless of background, experience or affiliation.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Holocaust Museum Beth David, 9 AM, through 4/10 Remember Yom HaShoah (4/8) by visiting Beth David’s Holocaust Museum. Organized as a timeline with books, posters, artifacts and other media. Related student artwork displayed. For all ages (parents of young children might want to take a look first and decide whether to bring their child). Open during synagogue hours. 257-3333, religiousschool@beth-david.org THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Brandeis Lunch with the Authors Villa Ragusa in Campbell, 10:30 AM Features four award-winning authors. Books available. Rocki Kramer, rockik@sbcglobal.net or 997-2812 or Diane Fabri, 238-5166 An Evening with Professor Joy Ladin Emanu-El, 7 PM See ad on page 13. 292-0939, stephanie@templesanjose.org FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Shabbat Mishpaha Beth David, 6:30 PM Welcome the Shabbat Bride with song, story and dance. Energetic, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat! biran@beth-david.org, 257-3333

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Building Blocks of Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Ohriner Beth David, 1:30 PM Lost during services? Want to understand how prayers fit together? Not quite sure where and how to bow? Look at the meaning of our prayers, the structure of the service, and the fundamentals of movement and intention during Shabbat morning worship. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333 SUNDAY, APRIL 7 “Jews as Global Citizens” with Rabbi Melanie Aron Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM At Shir Hadash we conclude our prayer for peace, Oseh Shalom, with the words ve’al kol yoshvei tevel, and for all who dwell on earth. We are aware of ourselves as being not only Jewish and American, but also part of a global community.

What does Judaism say about our responsibilities to that global community? When famine or political unrest threatens people half a globe away, what should be our response? Look into the history of our Reform movement’s social justice activism and contemporary questions. Exploring the World of Judaism is a program of Shir Hadash and Jewish LearningWorks and is supported in part by the Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust. Babysitting will be available. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 50th Anniversary Celebration Beth David, 1 PM See ad on page 7. 257-3333, jackiesn12@yahoo.com “The Holocaust from Generation to Generation” Speaker Harry Brod Shir Hadash, 6:30 PM Brod, a child of “temporary” survivors—his parents survived the Holocaust, yet their lives were cut short by the traumas— tells of Berlin’s Jewish Hospital, which functioned throughout the war, where his mother was a nurse, her parents’ experiences in Theresienstadt (from which his grandmother’s mail contains coded messages), and Brod’s father’s resistance in the forests of Poland.

His recent book is “Superman Is Jewish?: How Comic Book Superheroes Came to Serve Truth, Justice and the Jewish-American Way.” nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Community Yom HaShoah Service Shir Hadash, 7 PM nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Hebrew Reading Crash Course: Level 2 APJCC, Noon or 7 PM Mondays through May 6. Completed level 1 and now ready for the next step? Instructor: Rabbi Ilana Baird.

Free. jenessa@svjcc.org, 357-7411

with aggressive drivers. AARPsponsored mature driving class meets for 4 hours both days.

Attendance for 8 hours is required to receive a DMV Certificate which can provide a deduction on your auto insurance premiums to good drivers 50 plus. $12/AARP member, $14 if you’re not an AARP member.

Please make check payable to AARP. RSVP: lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7492.

County Holocaust Remembrance 70 West Hedding, San Jose, 4-5 PM See ad on page 10. kstiller@jcrc.org, (650) 847-1715 FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Alzheimer’s Family Support Group Shir Hadash, 10 AM The Alzheimer’s Association, with Shir Hadash’s Caring Committee, offers this group to navigate the day-to-day difficulties of care giving.

A confidential setting. Open to the public. Drop-ins welcome.

Nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Book Discussion Group - II Kings Beth David, 1:30 PM Led by Rabbi Ohriner. Read about kings and other leaders (King Hezekiah’s illness; King Manasseh of Judah, an evil man; Josiah of Judah, the reformer king; Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian siege; Gedaliah, the last Jewish governor of Judah), destruction of the Temple, the Babylonian exile, and more. Adults and teens welcome. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333 SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Yom HaAtzma’ut: Israel Independence Day Celebration Levy Family Campus, Noon See ad on page 23. 357-7411 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Intermediate Mah Jongg Class APJCC, 10:30 AM Focus on the Mah Jongg card and how to work successfully with it.

How best to switch hands, to choose the hands which are most possible with your tiles, to understand each hand and how it must be played.

Time devoted to improving strategy and helping each student become a stronger player. Instructor: Sandy Epstein. lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7492 FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Scholar-in-Residence: Connecting Ancient History to the Present Sinai, 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm (reservations required for dinner). Lecture at 7:30 pm, followed by a dessert reception.

Lecture and the dessert are free.

Dinner: Early Bird Special (RSVP by 4/16) $20/adult (13 and up), $5/ child (5-12), free under 5; $54 max/ family. Dinner (RSVP after 4/16): $24/adult (13 and up), $10/child (512), free under 5; $65 max/family.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 AARP Safe Driver Course APJCC, 9 AM-1 PM, April 9-10 Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and how to deal

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19 How to Be More Resilient During Hectic Days and Challenging Moments Shir Hadash, 8 PM Discover some highly-effective tools that come from Jewish teachings.

Speaker Leonard Felder, PhD has written 12 books on how to combine spiritual wisdom and psychological growth, including his newest “Here I Am: Using Jewish Spiritual Wisdom to Become More Present, Centered, and Available for Life.” For more info on his approach, visit http:// www.hereiamremedies.com. RSVP: Nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Scholar-in-Residence: Connecting Ancient History to the Present Sinai, 11 AM Start Shabbat morning off with services beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Then, at 11, hear Professor Maeir, director of excavations at Tell esSafi/Gath, hometown of Goliath of the Phillistines talk about “What archaeology can teach us about Torah.” Stay for a hearty Kiddush Luncheon following services. Free to all. See ad on page 7.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Torah for Tots Sinai, 11 AM Torah for Tots, Sinai’s Shabbat morning program for nursery school-age children and their parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc...). Sinai is blessed to have its own Lauren Smith leading the program. In addition to being a Sinai member, Lauren is a beloved nursery school teacher at the APJCC. She led Sinai’s Torah for Tots program this year during the High Holy Days.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 South Bay Teen Idol Finals APJCC, 7 PM See 10 of the most talented teenage vocalists in Santa Clara County compete. A Grand Prize of $2,500 will be awarded to the best teen vocalist and his or her school will receive $500. The judges this year are well recognized in the music world: Randy Jones, KRTY; Robert Hayes, CEO, Sound Management San Jose; Ruth Pangilinan, executive producer at Three Doves Media and Performing Arts Professional.

Diana Schnabel, diana@svjcc.org, 357-7402. Sponsorship info: Paula Cappello, paula@svjcc.org, 357-7401 SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Youth Group Hikes Shir Hadash, 9 AM shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Cultivating Gratitude” with Rabbi Andrea Berlin Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM Exploring the World of Judaism is a program of Shir Hadash and Jewish LearningWorks and is supported in part by the Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust. Babysitting will be available. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751

Scholar-in-Residence: Connecting Ancient History to the Present Sinai Social Hall, 10 AM “The Search for Goliath – Excavating Biblical Gath of the Philistines” with Sinai Scholar-in-Residence Archaelogist Aren Maeir. Aren Maier will speak on “The Search for Goliath – Excavating Biblical Gath of the Philistines.” Professor Maeir is director of excavations at Tell es-Safi/Gath, hometown of Goliath of the Phillistines. Brunch will be served.

Office@sinai-sj.org, 264-8542 Marriage and Divorce in the Second Temple Period Beth David, 10:30 AM Dr. Sarah Shectman currently managing editor of the journal Jewish Social Studies: History, Culture, Society, discusses how marriage was understood as a social institution in the Jewish community of the Second Temple period (515 BCE – 70 CE). What bonds between people did marriage force – and how could those bonds be dissolved? What did it mean to be a Jew in this period, and how was that identity reinforced through marriage and childbearing? Join us as we examine the ancient texts that address these questions about Jewish identity and institutions, especially in the earlier part of the Second Temple period. adulted@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Mother’s Circle Shir Hadash, Noon This 3-session workshop will meet on April 21, May 5 and May 19. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Puccini’s “Girl of the Golden West” APJCC, 1 PM Film: with San Francisco Opera Educational Programming is a family event with the goal of opening up the world of opera for all ages. This event is FREE! lisacg@svjcc.org, 357-7492 THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Cardozo Society: Jeff Rosen, D.A. Paolo’s, Noon-2 PM See ad on page 20. arielle@jvalley.org, 357-7501 Israeli Art Exhibit & Sale Beth David, 6:30 PM, April 25-28 See ad on page 15.

Lorien@beth-david.org, 257-3333

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Health Fair Shir Hadash, 9 AM nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Book Group Shir Hadash, 10:45 AM Narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany, “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak describes a young girl’s relationship with her foster parents and other residents of their neighborhood and a Jewish fist-fighter who hides in her home during the escalation of WWII. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Mesibah Family Fun Day APJCC, 3 PM Mesibah is the Hebrew word for party! Children ages 2-10 years and their parents or caregivers join us for a party to celebrate the start of each Jewish month. Free. 357-7417 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Shir Hadash New Member Potluck Blossom Hill Park, 6 PM RSVP to Amy Nishide, 354-1933, aknishide@yahoo.com or Nadine, 358-1741 x5 Have an event to add to the calendar?

Our Jewish Kitchen! Shavout:Diary Deliciousness Emanu-El, 2 PM Holiday Cooking Class. Laugh, Learn and Nosh together as we join in the preparation of a gourmet menu. Class is led by Chef Annie Rubenstein and Chef Lisa Rauchwerger. Once the food is ready, everyone will join in the fun of eating their wonderful creations! pjhrocks2@gmail.com, 292-0939

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Silicon Valley teen visits Kiryat Malachi

By Maya Sweedler Kiryat Malachi means City of Angles in Hebrew. Yet on November 15, 2012, no angels were to be found in this northern Israeli city. At around eight o'clock that morning, six rockets were fired from an underground rocket launcher in the Gaza Strip, less than 40 kilometers away from the small town. The Iron Dome successfully took down five rockets, several of which landed in an open field on the outskirts of an orthodox neighborhood.

One rocket struck an apartment complex. Three people--two men and one woman--were killed.

On Wednesday, December 26, 2012, my family went to Kiryat Malachi. We found a small, relatively poor town that is built mostly by JewishAmerican donations for Ethiopian immigrants. Many jobs in the town are industrial. As the woman who runs the senior center told us, it is rare for the younger generation to return to Kiryat Malachi after university because there is simply nothing for them.

The Sweedler family in a bomb shelter constructed at the edge of the big park outside “Yad L’Kashish” in Kiryat Melachi. This was built after the bomb from Gaza struck an apartment building a few blocks away in November 2012.

Our guide, a young woman named Sarah, was one of the few exceptions. Sarah, probably in her mid-twenties, grew up in Kiryat Malachi and had returned six months ago to work in the senior center.

She refused to shake hands with my brother, father, or grandfather, keeping with older Jewish traditions. Sarah lived in the Orthodox neighborhood that was hit, and she took us around the area to show my family exactly what had happened.

Rocket alarms went off several times the morning of the bombing, she told us in Hebrew. The Iron Dome broke up a missile over a field just outside the community. Several people witnessed it, including one of the victims. He picked up a camera and vowed to take a picture of the next rocket from his apartment on the top story, refusing to go with his mother to the bomb shelter on the bottom floor. The next rocket struck the top of his building, shattering all the windows and blasting holes in two apartments facing the field.

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rocket had detonated in the field again. Then she heard the screams.

Emergency services were quick to respond, she told us. The Jewish funerals--which take place as soon as possible--were delayed for almost a week. Even then, she said, rocket alarms continued to go off during the services, and by the time the three victims had been placed in the ground, most of the attendees had fled.

She took us up the same flights of stairs that terrified residents had run down only five weeks earlier. We did not go into the apartments where the mourning families had once lived, instead remaining in the hall. It was not immediately obvious that a bomb had caused the damage we saw. Glass lay over the floor in large chunks. Fissures stretched from beneath the empty window frames to lintels, stopping only at dented doors. Random items littered the floor: dirty toys, singed clothing, ripped paper, twisted utensils, and a small metal ladder that stretched up to the gaping windows. The rescuers, unable to reach residents via the stairs, needed the ladder to enter the building via the roof.

When I arrived, Kiryat Malachi was only five weeks removed from this awful tragedy and recovering slowly. The cease-fire between Gaza and Israel was brokered ten days after the rocket struck the building.

Shloshim, or the thirty-day mourning period, had been observed. Two of the three families who lost members had already moved away. Nobody in Kiryat Malachi knew where the third family went.

Now, as rocket fire resumes, I find myself thinking more and more about my trip to Israel. I wonder how Sarah is doing, if the third family returned, if the other two families are healing. I try to remember the little things: the bomb shelter juxtaposed against a children's playground, the contrast of the rich field with the barren dirt beneath the apartment complexes. Most of all, I think about Kiryat Malachi, the little-engine-that-could town, functioning despite the bombs, despite the difficult socio-economic conditions, despite the daily hardships that its people endure. And yet the people from the City of Angels are as close-knit a community as I have seen. They may face many challenges, but they face them together and with the support of Jewish communities like ours from around the world.

Maya Sweedler is a junior at Los Gatos High and a member of the APJCC Teen Philanthropy Board, a project funded by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley (JFSV). She, along with her parents, brother and grandparents visited Israel in December. JFSV connected them with affiliates in Kiryat Malachi. Maya was asked to write about her experience in Kiryat Malachi on the heels of Micha Feldman’s visit to the Bay Area. Micha Feldman is the man primarily responsible for bringing the Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Kiryat Malachi is our sister city and has a large Ethiopian community.

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obituaries

EMMA JACKSON ELJAS August 7, 1946 -- February 14, 2013

Emma Rejanne Eljas (nee Jackson) passed away on 4 Adar 5773 at the age of 66. Mrs. Eljas was a beloved member of the San Jose community. Among her many accomplishments, she had a Masters degree in theater, studied mime in Paris with Marcel Marceau, created and published the Part-Timer newspaper, co-created Supercomputing magazine, established the Network of Women Entrepreneurs, sat on the advisory board of the Valley Transportation Authority, was a part of the team that wrote “Companion Pieces” and was a mother par excellence.

Although Mrs. Eljas lived with multiple sclerosis and was confined to a wheelchair for the last twenty years of her life, she was greatly admired for her brilliant smile and cheery outlook on life. She never spoke of what she was missing but rather to what she was looking forward.

Mrs. Eljas is survived by her loving and devoted husband Dr. Yves Eljas, daughters Rose Vadnai and Miriam Goldman, and grandchildren Shai, Shayna, Libby and Yosef Leib.

Her funeral was held at Waldheim Cemetery in Chicago, IL and a memorial service was held at Congregation Am Echad in San Jose on February 22.

She will be sorely missed. Donations can be made to Congregation Am Echad or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017.

We don’t make a profit.

We make a difference.

Our non-profit status has its benefits.

Particularly for the dozens of community organizations we support: local synagogues and their education programs, a camp to help families deal with grief, seniors’ programs and many, many others. At the end of the day, it’s a bottom line we’re proud of. So we ask that you consider Sinai Memorial Chapel – Chevra Kadisha in times of grief, as a way of honoring life.

Peninsula Office

777 Woodside Road, Suite C Redwood City (408) 297-3636 FD 1830

Robert L. Malinow

FDIC insured pre-need funeral arrangements available.

Peninsula-South Bay Director rmalinow@sinaichapel.org FDR 894

Wayne A. Rose

Funeral Director wrose@sinaichapel.org FDR 979

ARNOLD ADDISON April 22, 1929 -- March 1, 2013

Arnold (Arnie) Addison passed away peacefully at his home in Los Gatos, at age 83. His legacy includes pioneering achievements in the automobile industry, leadership and philanthropy in the local community, and devotion to family and friends.

Arnie graduated from the University of Illinois in 1951 with dual degrees in marketing and accounting.

Afterward, he enjoyed a storied career in the automobile industry—from retail to wholesale, from leasing to finance, from Chicago to California. A natural entrepreneur, he became a pioneer in the automobile leasing industry. Then, in 1970, he moved on to found Bay Cities Auto Auction, which grew to become one of the ten largest automobile auctions in the country.

Arnie was also recognized as a Bay Area authority on classic and antique cars, and appeared on numerous radio talk shows. He loved collecting and restoring classic cars and counted among his favorites a 1927 Jordan Playboy convertible, a 1940 La Salle convertible and a 1931 Cord Boattail Speedster. Always willing to share his ideas and expertise to help others, Arnie served as president of the Western Automobile Auction Association and was twice elected president of the National Auto Auction Association, where he also served on the board for many years.

Throughout his life, Arnie generously contributed to his community.

He believed that his purpose on earth was to help others, and he demonstrated this belief through compassion, leadership and charitable giving to numerous organizations. He was a driving force in building Congregation Beth David and the Jewish Community Center in the Silicon Valley, contributing vision and financial resources for both. He loved how these institutions could bring individuals together and enrich their lives. The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center stands as a legacy to his commitment to community.

Maintaining an unwavering belief in the goodness of people throughout his life, Arnie constantly reached out to friends with phone calls, visits and financial aid to those around him. Family was paramount. One of his proudest accomplishments was creating the annual Addison Family Reunion, now a 25-year tradition. Through its inception, he wanted generations of cousins to come to know one another and share a sense of family history and identity. His greatest joy were his grandchildren, with whom he shared an immeasurable bond and who were the light of his life.

Arnie once wrote, “My life has been a great adventure for me. I have always tried to handle myself with class and abide by the creed, ‘My word is my bond.’ I have tried to pass on that way of living to everyone around me.”

Arnie Addison is survived by his wife, Cookie; his children, Robin Sabes, Alana Addison, and Steve Addison; and his grandchildren, Ilana (Aaron) Bergstrom, Michael, Elisa, Rachel, and Nicole Sabes.

Funeral services were held at Congregation Beth David, in Saratoga, on Tuesday, March 5,with burial at Los Gatos Memorial Park in the Shalom Gardens. A memorial celebration honoring Arnie Addison’s life followed at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center or a charity of choice.

Samuel J. Salkin, Executive Director, FDR 3371

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