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PARENTS CAN BE CONFIDENT THEIR CHILD IS GETTING A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE.

CHAIN OF MEMORY PROGRAM REMEMBERS THE PAST AND EDUCATES FOR THE FUTURE

By Kellie Smith, Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

The "Chain of Memory" program managed by the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida makes it possible for Bar/Bat Mitzvah children to remember at least one of the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered by the Nazis before being able to fulfi ll the mitzvah of learning the Torah.

Asher Gottlieb for B'nai Tzedek and Chain of Memory

Adrielle Schwartz for B'nai Tzedek and Chain of Memory

On June 12th Asher Gottlieb became a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (Temple) in a beautiful service led by Cantor Carry Barry. Asher currently attends the Bolles School and is in the 7th grade where he participates in soccer and lacrosse. In his spare time Asher enjoys skateboarding, he is known for waking early to practice before school and will do his homework in the car so that he will have time to continue skateboarding after school. Asher enjoys honoring Jewish tradition and celebrating the holidays with his grandparents. He dedicated himself to study throughout the past year to ensure he was prepared for his Bar Mitzvah.

Asher has chosen to dedicate this special occasion to the memory of Kurt Gottlieb, who was his grandfather’s cousin. By participating in this program, Asher demonstrates the importance of remembering the past as well as educating the future.

Kurt Gottlieb was born in 1932 in Germany. His father Max Gottlieb was a teacher and prior to WWII, the family had emigrated to the United States. Max chose to return his family to Siegburg, Germany where they stayed throughout WWII. Kurt was a fi fth-grade student and brother to one sibling. Never having been able to celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Asher shares this occasion with Kurt.

Adrielle Schwartz is a rising 8th grader at Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School and also attends the Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. She attended DuBow Preschool and the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School. Adrielle is a creative teenager with interests in art and music and has an adventurous spirit. She loves travel, the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

In celebration of her Bat Mitzvah, Adrielle chose to honor those who perished in the Shoah by participating in the “Chain of Memory” program. She celebrated Khaia Veinberg, was murdered by the Nazis at the age of 10. Khaia, which is also Adrielle’s Hebrew name, was born in Warszawa, Poland in 1933, a region where Adrielle’s family also lived at the time. It was important to her to honor a child from her ancestorial home in remembrance of her family there that did not survive the Shoah.

In her Bat Mitzvah speech, Adrielle shared her experiences of coping with antisemitism as a young person today, and the importance of standing up for ones beliefs and what is right. In honoring Khaia Veinberg and speaking publicly about the discrimination she currently faces as a member of the Jewish community, Adrielle’s actions show her dedication to the call to “Never forget.” As she said in her speech, “My family and faith have taught me that it is important to know your worth and to stand up for yourself, and your people, before it becomes too late.”

Credit Laura Evans

Gabi Bernstein for B'nai Tzedek and Chain of Memory

Gabriela Newman-Bernstein recently graduated from the Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School and is entering the 8th grade at Pacetti Bay Middle School.

Gabi loves to read books about true crime, law, and horror. You can also fi nd her writing her own short fi ction stories and poems, as well as researching and listening to true crime cases.

Gabi chose to honor the memory of Toska Feuchtbaum from Vienna, Austria. Toska and her mother perished after being taken to a death camp in Poland.

Toska was born April 8, 1935 in Vienna, Austria, to Ryfk a and Adolf Feuchtbaum. Adolf was a professional photographer in Vienna's 11th District. One of his favorite subjects was Toska. He was active in Jewish community life and was a member of the Jewish World War I veterans' association. In March 1938, Hitler annexed Austria. Soon after, Adolf was arrested and was sent to the Dachau concentration camp. Later, he was transferred to Buchenwald and was released in 1939. He fl ed to France, where he later joined the underground. Toska and her mother endured great suff ering. Unable to leave Austria because they had no money, they were removed from their comfortable apartment and forced to live, along with all the other Jews of Vienna, in the overcrowded 2nd District. Half-starved and impoverished, they feared for their lives. On May 14, 1944, at 8:15 p.m., Toska and her mother, along with 998 other Viennese Jews, were deported to the Izbica transit camp in Poland. Izbica was only a few miles from the Belzec death camp and its gas chamber. Only one person is known to have survived this camp.

Mazel Tov to Asher, Adrielle, and Gabi. They have chosen to participate in the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida's B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program by creating their own Philanthropic Fund at the Foundation from which they may contribute to Jewish causes of their choice in years to come. For more information about these and additional programs off ered through the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, contact Kellie Ann Kelleher-Smith at (904) 512-379� or KellieK@jewishjacksonville.org.

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NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S EVENT CALENDAR

JFCS Recovery Mondays (Virtual) August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. For those seeking personal recovery from addiction for themselves. This is a safe, confi dential Zoom meeting. Contact Jodi at (904) 254.2322.

Coping With Loss (Virtual and In-person) August 4, 18 and September 1

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jacksonville Jewish Center

Jacksonville Jewish Center Trivia Night! (Virtual) August 4, 18 and September 1

7:30 p.m. Visit https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86154936028.

Shofar Blowing

August 9 - Jacksonville Jewish Center after morning minyan August 12 - Gili's Kitchen 126 W Adams St. #102 - Noon

August 15 - Jacksonville Jewish Center - 11:00 AM August 18 - St. Johns at Veterans Park - 5:15 PM

August 22 - Jax Beach - 2:00 PM August 26 - Nocatee - 5:15 PM August 30 - JCA - 3:30 PM

Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School Meet and Greet August 15

9:30 - 1:00 a.m. Jacksonville Jewish Center

Your Coff ee, Our Torah with Rabbi Jonathan Lubliner (Virtual) August 5, 12, 19, 26

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. www.jaxjewishcenter.org/engage/ full-calendar/

Beth El the Beaches Synagouge Open House August 15

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 288 North Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra

Bingo ‘n’ Pizza Night August 7

6:00 p.m. Temple Bet Yam, St. Augustine More info: Carol Levy at (954) 895-7332

Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Protecting Your Legacy August 19

6:00 p.m. Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida Presented and sponsored by Law O ce of David M. Goldman PLLC RSVP to Jennifer Rensch at (904) 224-1401

Temple Bet Yam Religious School Open House August 22

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2055 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine RSVP to Terry Cohen, (904) 8191875

What’s the Buzzzz On the New Year August 22

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Congregation Ahavath Chesed - The Temple 8727 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville events.idonate.com/whatsthebuzz

Community Concert 8th Day at the Beach August 22

5:30 p.m. Marsh Landing Country Club, 25655 Marsh Landing Parkway, Ponte Vedra www.chabadbeaches.com

Temple Bet Yam Mah Jongg Tournament August 26

10:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge Club 10 Fairbanks Street, St. Augustine Aug. 20 deadline to enter. Questions? Carol Levy (954) 8957332

Jacksonville Jewish Center Caregiver Support Group (Teleconference) August 26

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Phone (904) 868-4400

Young Professionals & Families Quarterly Cocktails: Painting with a Purpose August 31

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Painting With A Twist 1525 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville Register at https://bit.ly/3rwoNOK

Save the Dates: September 23, 12 p.m. “So You Want to Talk About Race”

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January 9-11, 2022 International Lion of Judah Conference

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River Garden is the go-to resource for high-quality adult care in Jacksonville. Honoring our Jewish traditions, the dedicated sta , leadership and volunteers are all committed to a best-in-class experience.

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JFCS, in partnership with Margo's Catering, is pleased to bring you our meal program Meals4You. Meals are delicious, nutritious, convenient and delivered right to your door. Jewish dietary laws are observed. Call Nicole Andrews at (904) 394-5810 for more information.

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Every Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:15, Torah Academy hosts a free kosher food program sponsored by the USDA for children under 18. The program helps provide food during these trying times. For more info, contact shorowitz@torah-academy.com.

Become a Jewish Healing Network volunteer at JFCS. We need volunteers to make weekly visits or phone calls to a senior or deliver food to those who cannot get out. For more information, call Hilary Rotenberg at (904) 3945722

JFCS Recovery Mondays meets weekly at 4 p.m. for those seeking personal recovery from addiction for themselves. This is a safe, confi dential Zoom meeting hosted by Jodi S through JFCS. If interested please contact Jodi S: (904) 2542322 or email info@jfcsjax.org. Through a partnership with GO GO Grandparent and a grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, JFCS is now o ering immediate rides through our Call2Go program. Riders will no longer have to call to book transportation. They will now be able to use an "on demand" service available at their fi ngertips! GO GO Grandparent will have booking agents available 24/7. When a client calls, the agent will book, monitor and stay available to the client until the ride is complete. Riders MUST preregister with Nicole Brown at (904) 394-5724 and have a cell phone (texting is not necessary) to use this service. Call2Go is available to those in need of transportation to attend synagogue, medical appointments and other important outings. A sliding fee scale is available. Don't be deceived by the name...you don't have to be a grandparent to use the program. Call Nicole today!