November 2021 | Cheshvan - Kislev 5782
Volume 22, Number 22
A PUBLICATION OF UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION
Finding Meaning in Painful Losses Annual Saul Cohen-Schoke JFS Lecture
(Courtesy of Schoke and loss? All of these ideas and more will be addressed in a JFS) Schoke Jewish moving and enlightening way Family Service of Fairfield that is unlike any self-help book County is pleased to you have ever read. present Rabbi Steve Z. Currently serving as the Leder as the 10th Annual Senior Rabbi of the prestigious Saul Cohen-Schoke JFS Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Lecture Keynote Speaker. Los Angeles, CA, Rabbi Leder This year, the lecture will is an author, thought leader and be co-sponsored by the speaker in high demand. He is Stamford JCC. Rabbi concluding a 225 million dollar Leder’s talk, entitled, Rabbi Steve Leder campaign to develop the congregation’s If You Have to Go Through Hell, Don’t historic urban campus to encompass an Come Out Empty-Handed, will take entire city block. place virtually on Thursday, November 11 After receiving his degree in writing and beginning at 7:30 pm. graduating Cum Laude from Northwestern A gift to the community, the lecture University, and studying at Trinity College, is offered through the generosity of Mimi Oxford University, Rabbi Leder received a Cohen and Saul Cohen z”l. Rabbi Leder will speak about finding Master’s Degree in Hebrew Letters in 1986 meaning in all sorts of painful losses, including and Rabbinical Ordination in 1987 from those endured during, but not limited to, the Hebrew Union College. In addition to his pandemic. How can individuals transform many duties at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, loss into more than just loss? How can Rabbi Leder taught Homiletics (the art of suffering be more than just painful? What preaching or writing sermons) for 13 years CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
do the sages teach about transcending pain
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Candle Lighting
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Bits & Pieces
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Life & Legacy
Answer The Call: Make a Difference in Your Community
“Super Week will be (Courtesy of UJF) held the week leading up to Mark your calendars November 7th and will provide for United Jewish a full schedule of engaging and Federation’s annual Super entertaining programming Sunday, which will be held geared to all ages. It is a great on November 7th. This opportunity to learn more year’s co-chairs are Robin about UJF and the impact UJF Fischel, Becky Kevelson, makes on thousands of Jews,” and Shushannah Yasgur. continued Fischel. Super Sunday is a day Far more than just a the community is asked fundraiser, Super Sunday is a to “answer the call” and Renowned violinist, provide financial support Yegveny Kutik, will perform day when staff and volunteers to UJF. These funds are on Thursday, November 4th, from Federation and its partner as part of UJF’s Super Week. organizations come together as used for community organization programs and for aid to those one. “The dollars raised during Super Sunday in Israel and over 72 countries around the and Super Week make a real impact on our community, and in Jewish communities all world. The UJF phone-a-thon will once again around the world. By “answering the call,” be virtual, with volunteers manning their you are ensuring your local and world-wide phones in the comfort of their own homes to Jewish communities will stay strong and reach the community. “With the pandemic, thrive. Each person can make an impact, no we understand the need to be safe, while still matter the size of their gift. Funds raised go working to reach our fundraising goals and to programs and services, ensuring a Jewish engage the community,” says co-chair and future a n d c a re for all those in need. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 UJF board member Robin Fischel.
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PJ Library
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International News
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Voices and Views
Walking for Unity in Our Community Stamford’s Walk for Unity in Our Community, created by a partnership among UJF’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the Mayor’s Multicultural Council and the Interfaith Council of Southwest Connecticut, stepped off despite the rain on Sunday, October 10th at Cove Island Park. (See article on page 6.)
Members of the planning committee for the Walk for Unity in Our Community pose with Stamford Mayor David Martin: (l-r) Reverend Mark Lingle (Chair of Interfaith Council of Southwest CT), Linda Spilka (JCRC, Event chair), Sona Patel (Mayor’s Multicultural Council), Stamford Mayor David Martin, Michael Hyman (Domus), Pilar Paleaz (Mayor’s Multicultural Council), Nestor Gomez (First Congregational Church), and Sharon Lewis (JCRC Director). Not pictured: Debby Goldberg (JCRC), Malinda Polite (Mayor’s Multicultural Council), and Shahzad Khawaja (Stamford Islamic Center).
