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Mark Green, president of the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, announces that Jeff Klein of Cherry Hill, N.J., will begin serving as the new executive director on Sept. 3. “We are excited and pleased to secure the services of such a talented and seasoned professional to lead our Jeff Klein Jewish Community Foundation in the future,” Green said. “We feel Jeff will provide the necessary structure and governance for a successful planned giving program for the Jewish community of Jacksonville and the North Florida area. Jeff has more than 18 years experience as the executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation of Cherry Hill, N.J. We are excited to welcome Jeff to our community.” During his time working for the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and the community’s Jewish foundation, Klein guided the growth of the endowment program, including current and future assets, from $6 million to more than $50 million. The number of funds increased from 75 to almost 500. “The Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida represents a continuation of my professional career which will utilize the skills honed in Southern New Jersey,” Klein said. “Together with the dedicated Foundation volunteer leadership and my Federation, agency and synagogue partner colleagues, my goal is to grow the visibility and the stature of the Foundation. Hopefully, when
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Photos by L. Tallis Above: Federation President Hal Resnick speaks to the crowd about the Stop the Sirens campaign, and participants from all over Northeast Florida attend the festivities. Below: Congressman Ander Crenshaw expresses his support and commitment to Israel, and members of the Jacksonville community gather together to show their support.
Nearly 800 Jewish and non-Jewish community members came together at the Jacksonville Jewish Center Aug. 3 for We Stand with Israel – an Israel solidarity event. The event featured songs of hope and prayers for peace, and
included Congressman Ander Crenshaw and clergy from the Jacksonville Jewish Center, Congregation Ahavath Chesed – The Temple, Etz Chaim Synagogue, and Beth El – The Beaches Synagogue. Participants saw videos from local teens
in Israel and teens from Jacksonville’s Israel Partnership region of Hadera-Eiron. Richard Browdy served as MC of the evening. Federation President Hal Resnick and JFCS Executive Director Colleen Rodriguez also spoke.
Spotlight: River Garden resident leads enriched life Spotlights feature Jews helped with Federation dollars here and abroad. This month: River Garden Senior Services By DARA GIDDINGS River Garden
When the Jacksonville’s LaVilla School of the Arts sent its jazz band students to perform at the Annual Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, no one expected their journey would bring them back home to meet Zena Latto, a resident at River Garden Hebrew Home. Zena’s life has been enriched at River Garden thanks, in part, to Jewish Federation of Jacksonville
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River Garden awarded 7th gold seal By RIver Garden
River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged was recognized with a 7th Florida Governor’s Gold Seal Award for excellence in long-term care. Of the more than 650 nursing homes in Florida, River Garden is the only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility to earn this distinction seven consecutive times, and the only agency in Duval County to earn the Gold Seal Award. The two-year award was presented to Marsha Pollock, president of the River Garden Home Board; and Loyd Lyle, president of the Resident Council, by Polly Weaver, Agency for Health Care Administration chief of field operations. More than 125 people attended the presentation ceremony. Created in 2002, the Gold Seal program recognizes Florida nursing homes that “demonstrate excellence in long-term care over a sustained period, promotes
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From left: Fred Tromberg, past president of River Garden Senior Services; Marsha Pollock, president, River Garden Home Board; Polly Weaver, Agency for Health Care Administration chief of field operations; and Martin Goetz, River Garden CEO. Seated, holding the gold seal award, is Loyd Lyle, president, River Garden Resident Council. the stability of the industry and facilitates the physical, social, and emotional well-being of nursing home facility residents.”
River Garden Hebrew Home has continuously held this recognition since it was created in 2002 by the Florida Legislature.
JNF honors ‘Fresh Catch’ couple at Tree of Life award dinner
With summer winding down and the start of the hectic fall season, it’s important to make time for rejuvenation. This September we’re pleased to offer an array of programming that’s sure to get you moving, thinking and inspired. Offerings this fall include our 30 Minute Workout training classes and introduction to MELT, a new self-treatment program that will help alleviate pain and improve athletic prowess. We continue our medical awareness series with prominent pulmonologist Dr. William Gill discussing COPD and other lung conditions at Take a Breath. Other programs include Learn to Build Your Stress Resiliency, how to use Creative Smart Phone Technology to take photos using your iPhone or Android, the relevance of Great Biblical Leaders in the world today, and why oils have been
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Lilo and Harry Frisch father in Jacksonville. After many years as a top auto mechanic, Harry joined with Fred to work in their mother’s neighborhood seafood store in the Woodstock area on West Beaver Street. With a strong combination of street smarts, great business acumen, and hard work, Harry and Fred, along with Harry’s sons and now grandchildren, have grown the family business into the current incarnation of Beaver Street Fisheries. “Lilo and Harry’s life of achievement certainly merits receiving such a distinguished honor, and Jewish National Fund is grateful to have such a wonderful couple as our 2014 honorees,” said Laura Abramson, JNF campaign executive in Jacksonville. “Lilo
and Harry have built an unparalleled legacy in the Jacksonville community with success in business, community support, philanthropy and personal friendships.” Gil Tamary, Washington’s bureau chief for Israel’s Channel 10 News, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Gil has worked for Israel Broadcasting Authority, Israel Public Radio, and as anchor and chief editor of “Good Morning Israel.” Sponsorship information and tickets are available online at jnf. org/jacksonvilletol or by contacting the JNF office at 561.447.9733 or RSVPNorthFL@jnf.org. For more information, please contact Laura Abramson at labramson@ jnf.org or 407.804.5568.
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Jewish National Fund will host its annual Tree of Life Award Dinner at the Jacksonville Jewish Center at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event will honor local philanthropists Lilo and Harry Frisch with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed on an exceptional and senior community leader, who throughout their life has become a symbol of Jewish and non-Jewish philanthropy and tzedakah through giving back to their community. This year, JNF will honor both Lilo and Harry with the award. Harry and Lilo Frisch met over 65 years ago in what was then called British Palestine. Harry and his brother Fred escaped from their native Vienna as teenagers in 1938, a step ahead of the Nazis. Lilo, a native of Kurdwitz, Germany, began agriculture training through the Hadassah organization in 1939 and was sent to British Palestine. Lilo later joined the Royal Air Force during World War II. With the conclusion of WWII, Harry was conscripted into the fledging Israeli army upon that country’s independence where he immediately found himself confronted with war once again. In 1953, Harry, with the love of his life, Lilo, and sons, Ben and Karl, immigrated, once again, to the United States to be reunited with his mother and step-
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PERSPECTIVES
Are we doing enough for Jewish continuity? By RABBI YAAKOV FISCH Etz Chaim Synagogue
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or nearly a year, the Jewish community, locally and nationally, has undergone a period of soul searching. Since the Pew Research Center released its study on Jewish Americans in October 2013, there have been countless conversations in many different forums about its findings. Indeed, this was not unwarranted due to the sobering data that was communicated to us. Among other information, we learned that approximately only one in four Jews said religion is very important in his or her life, compared to 56 percent within the general American populace. Less than one-third of American Jewry belongs to a synagogue. Twenty-three percent of U.S. Jews say they attend synagogue at least once or twice a month. Alarmingly, the intermarriage rate is at 58 percent, up from 43 percent in 1990 and 17 percent in 1970. Among non-Orthodox Jews, the intermarriage rate is at 71 percent. Far more respondents felt that having a good sense of humor was more essential to their Jewish identity than observing Torah law — 42 percent compared to 19 percent. That doesn’t make anyone want to laugh. Where do we, as a community, locally and nationally, go from here? How can we ensure Jewish continuity for future generations? I don’t believe that what I’m about to suggest is either uncon-
ventional or radical. Yet, sometimes the most basic truths have to be restated. The way to ensure Jewish continuity is with a robust and vibrant Jewish education for people of all ages — but especially for our younger generations. The first mishna in PirkeiAvos/Ethics of our Fathers provides us an insight into the ageless issue of Jewish continuity. It states that Moses received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it to Joshua. From there it was communicated from generation to generation until the era of the Men of the Great Assembly. They stated the following three principles: One must be aware of the consequences of his or her decisions; the goal of educating many students is of primary importance; and finally, safeguard the Torah. Let’s delve into each one separately to gain a better appreciation of this vital message and how we can use the timeless wisdom of our sages to deal with our contemporary crisis. The sages taught us that we must be aware of the consequences of our decisions. I would like to believe that chocolate cake with frosting is not only tasty and delicious, but is also quite healthy for me. I would also like to fantasize that the carbs, fat and calories found in this delectable goody are actually good for me. Alas, I am told that I cannot both enjoy my chocolate cake and have it be good for me, too. Similarly, we must realize that there are
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consequences to the decisions we make on how we educate the next generation of Jews. There are many reasons (and some are even valid) not to send our children to a Jewish day school. There may be superior programs of science, theater and art in a public school or non-Jewish private school. There is also the issue of steep tuition costs that make it challenging for the evergrowing middle class to afford a Jewish education. Yet, despite all these factors, providing a comprehensive Jewish education for our children through 12th grade is arguably one of the most important things we can do in our lifetime. We must feel compelled to realize the gravity of this decision and its ultimate consequences. Furthermore, we are taught to educate multitudes of students. The second lesson from the sages is to not only improve Jewish
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WOMEN’S NEWS
Women’s Division announces programs, dates By ERIN COHEN
Women’s Division Director
The Jewish Federation of Jacksonville’s Women’s Division is eager to get the year under way. We are proud to announce our 2014-2015 Steering Committee, along with a few program highlights for you to mark in your calendar. The Women’s Division is a place where like-minded women can come together, regardless age, background, lifestyle or income level to strengthen Jewish life and care for the vulnerable. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join forces with strong Jewish women representing all of our local synagogues with varied backgrounds and views. I am looking forward to a meaningful and productive year,” Women’s Division
President Risa Herman said. Jen Plotkin, Women’s Division campaign chair, is also inspired by the women in our community: “I am so excited about the additions to our Women’s Division Steering Committee and look forward to working with all of the wonderful women who have served in the past. The dedication to Federation of time and talent by the women of our community is quite remarkable and something for which we should be very proud.” Our events, which contain social and educational components, are geared toward raising funds for our annual campaign to benefit our partner agencies locally, as well as worldwide. Whether it be for a Sunday Champagne Brunch featuring a fascinating speaker or an evening out for our Girlfriend Con-
JCA kicks off second annual Lean In event By Jewish Community Alliance
Last September the J Institute kicked off participation in Lean In with an exciting event featuring a special message from Facebook COO, New York Times best-selling author and friend of the JCA, Sheryl Sandberg. According to Sandberg, “Lean In is about encouraging women to make deliberate choices about what is right for them and challenging them to pursue those choices unapologetically.” The J Institute supports women in this endeavor, and is proud to welcome former WNBA president, sports executive and founder of Generation W, Donna Orender, as this year’s keynote speaker. This year’s event takes place on Monday, Sept. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. The Power of Connection will be the topic and focal point of the evening activities. The fee for the Lean In kickoff
Donna Orender event is $10, and is free to JCA valued members. Advance registration is required at www.jcajax. org/leanin or by calling 730-2100 ext. 228. Lean In Circles will commence in October. Registration for Lean In Circles is required by Sept. 24. For more information, contact Dorri Kraus at dorri.kraus@ jcajax.org.
nection, we also strive to bring women together for fun. Mark your calendars for: Thursday, Oct. 23, Campaign Kickoff, communitywide, 7 p.m., at River Garden; Thursday, Dec. 4, Lion of Judah luncheon, 11:30 a.m., at the home of Diane Rothstein; Sunday, Jan. 11, Champagne Brunch, 10 a.m., at Marriott Southpoint; and Thursday, May 7, Girlfriend Connection, time and location TBD. Look for other events as the details become available. On behalf of Risa, Jen and Allison Jacobs, Lion of Judah chair; we look forward to seeing you this year at our programs. For more information regarding upcoming Women’s Division events or to find out how to get involved, contact Erin Cohen at 448-5000 ext. 205 or erinc@jewishjacksonville.org.
Women’s Division Steering Committee Arlene Adelson; Jill Abel; Alex Ackerman; Caren Appel; Irene Attali; Debbie Banks-Kitay; Lauren Block; Nancy Davis; Sue Eaglstein; Wendy Efron; Karen Gare; Lori Goldstrom; Leslie Held; Risa Herman, president; Allison Jacobs, LOJ chair; ReD I V I S I O N becca Johnson; Erica Jolles; Joanie Levin; Andrea Mail; Lynn Maiman; Debbie Parker; Jen Plotkin, campaign chair; Marsha Pollock; Jeanine Rogozinski; Marjie Rogozinski; Christy Rosen; Ellen Rosner; Diane Rothstein; Debra Setzer; Deborah Shapiro; Ilene Schinasi; Rori Stevens; Tziporah Wayne; Stacie Wilf; Jennifer Wise; Talie Zaifert
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Center Sisterhood kicks off Torah Fund campaign with new theme and pin also encourages our communities to be pluralistic, welcoming and open hearted. The Torah Fund pin supports the theme as it represents the Jewish family, in all its configurations, as a solid system of roots that support our Tree of Life. The community lends its strength to each family and, in turn, draws renewed energy, wisdom, and direction from its cherished members. These Jewish family bonds have an immeasurable impact when cultivated in each generation. Every Conservative Jewish woman (or man) has the opportunity to participate in preserving, promoting and perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism through
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The women of the Sisterhood of the Jacksonville Jewish Center finished last year’s Torah Fund campaign with the second largest gift in the Florida region at nearly $20,000. Sisterhood looks forward to raising it again with the generous gifts of our donors. We are pleased to begin this year’s campaign with a presence at Center Sisterhood’s opening meeting on Sept. 14. Torah Fund cards and pins will be available at the meeting. This year’s theme is Mishpachah. The Mishpachah theme encourages us as Conservative/ Masorti Jews, to recognize the diverse character of our families. It
active giving to the Torah Fund campaign. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s support of the Torah Fund campaign helps strengthen Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world and enhances the Jewish community by recognizing and appreciating our diverse families. The Torah Fund campaign was first launched in 1942 as a scholarship fund. In 1963 it combined with the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall campaign that provided housing for undergraduate students. Since then, Torah Fund has been a vital source of support for JTS and its students, raising more than $72 million. Thousands of dedicated volunteers have contributed to the spiritual, esthetic and material well-being of the Conservative Movement’s seminaries by supporting Torah Fund projects.
Center Sisterhood presents artist, comic By Center Sisterhood
The Jacksonville Jewish Center Sisterhood’s Opening Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14, at the JJC from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Co-chaired by Falyn Shilts and Talie Zaifert, this fun and different event is geared to women of all ages. Featured guest Loren Stein of Boca Raton will present a handson workshop, in which attendees will create beautiful take-home pieces of Judaic art. Loren Stein believes that if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself. A little more than 21 years ago, while visiting Israel, Loren and her husband Eric were shopping for a tallis clip in Mea Shearim. In her inimitable way, her response to the offerings was, “Ach, these are awful, why don’t I just make one!” Stein is trained as an architect; her art was showcased at local shows in New York, where the couple lived. Her husband’s yearning for a tallis clip led Stein to a class in metalwork at the 92nd Street Y and sparked her calling in Judaic art. In the decades since, Stein has created a catalog of jewelry, ritual objects, paper-cuts, paintings, illustrations, photography and
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60% OFF Loren Stein more. For more information about Loren, visit lorensteindesign.com. Not only will Loren’s comedy and creativity have attendees laughing and entertained, but they will also have a unique personal piece of art to treasure. Stein’s artistic talents, teaching acumen, and varied works of Judaica will be on display for purchase at the event. Cost of lunch and workshop is $25. Please RSVP by Sept. 8 to fshilts@ jaxjewishcenter.org or call Talie Zaifert at 904-514-7744. Checks can be mailed to Falyn Shilts, 3662 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or payment will be accepted at the door.
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WOMEN’S NEWS
Center Sisterhood awarded third emerald Jewels in the Crown By Center Sisterhood
What are the Jewels in the Crown of Women’s League? Every sisterhood in Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s network can be a shining jewel when it offers programs that nurture and sustain Jewish life and vitality in their local communities. Sisterhoods who met the criteria of a wide range of activities — those developed and sponsored by Women’s League as well as home-grown programs and initiatives — are acknowl-
edged for each sisterhood administration as the glittering jewels in the Women’s League crown. The Jacksonville Jewish Center Sisterhood received the highest award, emerald level, again at the recent WLCJ convention in Whippany, N.J. Sisterhood President Marjie Rogozinski accepted the award on behalf of Immediate Past President Kim Glasgal. Kol haKavod to Kim and her entire board on this achievement. Joining Marjie at the convention were Barbara Safer, Phyllis Goldberg and Lara Werwa. “Con-
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vention is always a stimulating experience where I learn so many things to bring back to our sisterhood and synagogue, and see my friends from all over North America.” said Werwa. New President Rogozinski marveled at the engagement and accomplishments of so many women: “I just can’t believe everything that goes into this convention and how much I’ve learned. These women are truly amazing. I’m so happy to have gone.”
Hadassah programs feature two nationally acclaimed speakers By Jacksonville Hadassah
Jacksonville Hadassah announces two upcoming programs in the 2014-2015 year, featuring two special guests. Nancy Falchuk will be the featured guest speaker at the Annual Godparent Luncheon, to be held at Maggiano’s on Nov. 18. Falchuk is immediate past president of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization By Center Sisterhood
The new International Board of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism was installed at WLCJ’s Convention in Whippany, N.J., in July. Among those installed were Center Sisterhood women. Barbara Safer is the new parliamentarian; Lara Werwa is the new social media team leader; and Janice Knack and Ivy Kfare are joining the board. Also, Phyllis Goldberg completed her term as the convention programming chair in what was an amazing convention. Center Sisterhood is filled with pride as these women
Jacksonville Hadassah will hold its first Sup & Study on Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m. (location to be announced). A light, heart-healthy buffet supper will be followed by a panel discussion that will include Doris Goldstein and two healthcare professionals. Participants will learn about the risks, prevention and detection of heart disease. The October program is part of Hadassah’s Heart Health initiative, Every Beat Counts. Did you know that heart
disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States; 1-in-3 women over age 20 has some form of cardiovascular disease; and a woman is 10 times more likely to die of a heart attack than breast cancer? But 82 percent of heart disease is preventable. Please come learn what you can do – and enjoy an enjoyable get-together with old and new friends. Hadassah cards will be available for sale as well, so come early. RSVP Liat Walker at (904) 372-7996 or Shoshana Haas (904) 262-3537.
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Lin Pomerantz and Aviva Kaplan attend the National Convention in Las Vegas, July 21-24. Lin is the fundraising VP for Jacksonville Hadassah and the treasurer for the Florida Central Region. Aviva is immediate past president for Jacksonville Hadassah and the PRAZE VP (Programs, Advocacy, Zionism and Education) for the Florida Central Region.
of America; has served as the president of the Boston Chapter of Hadassah; and, among many other accomplishments, was cofounder of the Hadassah National Center for Nurses Council. Jacksonville is honored to have her as our guest. Maggie Anton, author of “Rashi’s Daughters,” will be here in January. She will talk about her newest novel as well as the research and history that
go behind her writing. Anton has been to Jacksonville before, and we are most excited to have her here again. This year’s program will be a joint partnership between Hadassah and the Jacksonville Jewish Center’s Adult Education series. For more information about these two programs, or Hadassah membership, contact Liat Walker at (904) 372-7996 or Shoshana Haas (904) 262-3537.
represent one of the largest number of WLCJ International Board members from a single sisterhood. We applaud their efforts as they represent us in each meeting they attend, each initiative they begin and each program they pursue. Rabbi Bradley Artson, dean of the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies said at the convention: “Women’s League and her sisterhoods are the backbone of the movement, and its women are the leaders creating our future.” The women of Center Sisterhood couldn’t agree more and extend a hearty mazal tov to Barbara, Lara, Janice and Ivy.
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Center Sisterhood President Marjie Rogozinski accepts sisterhood’s third consecutive emerald level Jewels in the Crown award.
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September 15, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd. Free and open to the public Sponsored by
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Israel bonds to host luncheon featuring best-selling author By Israel Bonds
Caren Appel and Eunice Zisser are co-chairing an Israel Bonds luncheon at Deerwood Country Club on Sept. 16. Alyson Richman is the author of the nationally bestselling novel, “The Lost Wife,” as well as three other historical novels: “The Mask Carver’s Son,” “The Rhythm of Memory,” and “The Last Van Gogh.” Her newest novel “The Garden of Letters” will preview just days before the luncheon.
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The daughter of an abstract painter and an engineer, Alyson Richman’s novels are known for weaving art with extensive historical research. Her books have received critical acclaim, having been reviewed favorably in The New York Times Book Review, The Dallas Morning News, The Los Angeles Times, and many other national print outlets. This program has received rave reviews in other communities, and Israel Bonds is excited
to bring it to Jacksonville. This luncheon is the first Israel Bonds community function in Jacksonville in several years, and is a wonderful opportunity to combine pleasure and camaraderie with support for Israel. For additional information or if you would like to be on the host committee and put together a table for this event, please contact Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds at reva. pearlstein@israelbonds.com or call Reva at 727-282-1126.
Lunch and Learns provide oasis of meaning
Student leaders spend summer working in dropout prevention program By Bank of America
Five community-minded high school students from the Jacksonville area are spending their summer working with disadvantaged youths as part of Bank of America’s 2014 Student Leaders program. Among them is Sarita Weltman, a member of the Jacksonville Jewish community. The teens were chosen to receive paid eight-week summer internships with Communities In Schools Jacksonville, a dropoutprevention organization. As CIS interns, Bank of America student leaders serve as counselors, providing academic and enrichment support to elementary and middle school-age children enrolled in summer camps at Duval County public schools. Weltman, a Samuel W. Wolfson High School graduate, worked as part of her involvement in a Jewish youth group. Sarita packaged goods for U.S. troops overseas, led a Hurricane Sandy relief drive and traveled to
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Bank of America Leaders. Serita Weltman is far right Denmark as a volunteer working in a summer program for teen Russian-German Jews. Sarita also spent time in Costa Rica as a volunteer working in a childcare program and founded a food drive initiative to aid the Philippines. She completed Wolfson’s rigorous international
baccalaureate program ranked in the top 1 percent in her class. Sarita will study psychology at the University of Florida. Other Jacksonville Bank of America Student Leaders are: Beau Dixon, Bianca Floyd, Dzestineé Glenn-Bland and Alex Skrypko.
Sunday Walk for Awareness set for Oct. 19 By Walk for Awareness
The North Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen will host its Sunday Walk for Awareness on Oct. 19. The walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd. Online registration is open at www.komennorthflorida. org. Registration is $30, online or day of the walk. Please note that online registration closes at
midnight Thursday, Oct. 16. Walk participants can create teams and fundraise. All those who participate in the Race for the Cure receive the same goody bags and race T-shirts. Refreshments will be provided. The survivor recognition ceremony will be prior to the start of the walk. This event will permit Sabbath observers to participate in Komen’s event, which raises
money for education, screening, research and the eradication of breast cancer. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the beautiful stroll along the St. Johns River at the Bolles School. Parking is free. Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you have any questions please contact the Komen North Florida office at 904-4487446 or email Jeanne Sandberg at jsandberg@comcast.net.
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In the hustle and bustle of our hectic workdays, we rarely have the opportunity to pause and reflect on how to bring meaning to our lives. However, each month, Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum, Etz Chaim education director, visits with employees and professionals to help do just that. These engaging Lunch and Learns are held at noon, and alternate between various downtown and Mandarin office locations. Whether discussing the meaning of an upcoming holiday, everyday life issues, or personal growth, Feigenbaum facilitates interactive discussions with
enthusiasm and passion. In addition to providing a free, delicious kosher lunch, these monthly sessions are uplifting and informative. This year’s Lunch and Learns resume in Mandarin on Sept. 10 at the law offices of Ryan and Marks, and downtown on Sept. 19 at the law offices of GrayRobinson, P.A. They are open to men and women of all denominations and backgrounds. We are grateful for the time that Feigenbaum devotes each month to provide a delightful oasis of meaning and inspiration in our daily lives. For further information, please contact Feigenbaum at rabbifeigenbaum@etzchaim.org.
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Join the Jax Jewish Singles for lunch at Mikado Japanese Steak House near the Avenues Mall.
Plan to be entertained at the teppanyaki grill. Contact Francine for date and time at 221-8061 or email francine.smith@comcast. net.
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at 7:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Allan Andrew at 904-563-5261.
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Ed will Tues.REAL & Fri., Sept. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, coming year with exciting promittee is dedicated to creating show porating methods forpictures teaching participating in this partnership share his pictures and stories his recent Cummer in-hands-on 25, 29,Buzzing Oct.and 2, results. 6,engage 9 with • 6 7Sweetness a.m. Reserve and an attorney in Jacksonville synagogue in of western share his and stories ofIraq. his recent 25, 29, Oct. 2, 6, 9 • 6 - 7 a.m. gramming. new and innovative classes and of duty, including a video on the last STEAM into the curriculum, with the Cummer and all of the recently returned from Iraq. Ed will Tues. & Fri., Sept. 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, tour who activities in the classrooms and15, 18,former Naturalist George DeMarino, tour of duty, including last Wed., Sept. 16a video • 7 on - 8the p.m. Buzzing in western Iraq. share his pictures and storiesways of histhat recent whilesynagogue Michele Block Gan YeladSTEAM will enhance 25, 29, Oct. 2, 6,Sweetness 9 Block • the 6 -Gan 7 a.m. gardens atwith Michele beekeeper from New England area, Buzzing with Sweetness synagogue in western Iraq. Naturalist George DeMarino, former Wed., Sept. 16share •including 7insights - 8 p.m. tour of duty, a videotheir on the last im educators will classrooms. Yeladim. Naturalist George DeMarino, former will share the fascinating story of bees Oy, My Aching Back!! beekeeper from the New England area, Wed., Sept. 16 • Iraq. 7 - 8 p.m. Buzzing with Sweetness synagogue in western When Bethwomen El The pose Beachon the roof top of Aish Hatorah, overbeekeeper frommaking. the New Jacksonville will share fascinating storyEngland offormer bees area, Oy, My Aching Ivelisse Lopez, physical therapist with andthe honey Back!! Naturalist George DeMarino, Wed., Sept. 16 • therapist 7 - Back!! 8 p.m. When Beth El The Synagogue sought to hireBeach aanew will share the fascinating story a.m. of bees and honey making. 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Well known local author Stacey Goldring Well known localright Stacey Goldring one is just for you! it would find a professionmitteemittee found. The JCA hasauthor two book clubs . . .committed and experienced staff toward maturity and indepenWed., Sept. 16 up •“Friendzy” 2with - 3 p.m. The DuBow offers exercise. But that isfound. just whatina the search comCatch theOur “Friendzy” isknown the facilitator forthese both of Goldring these book Catch up with the is the facilitator forPreschool both of book al cantorial soloist bargain. “When the search commit“When the search commitWell local author Stacey one is just right for you! including preschool professiondence. goal is learning that is meaningful and mittee found. Wed., Sept. 16 • 2 Twitter, -. 3 Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin . .p.m. this Linkedin . . . thisto work with clubs. clubs. Facebook, Butteethat just what awe search commetisNaomi Chase, we were Catch up with the “Friendzy” is the facilitator for both of these book tee met Naomi Chase, were als, clergy and specially trained our families, to provide a firstWell known local author Stacey Goldring “When the search commitdesigned to promote indepenprogram is for the novice user who mittee found.not only with her wide impressed program is Linkedin for the wants novice user who wants Recreational Readers Facebook, Twitter, . . . this clubs. impressed not only with her wide Recreational Readers Catch up with the “Friendzy” teachers. school experience that instills a is the facilitator for both of these book tee range met Naomi Chase,commitwe to learn more regarding these computer dence, social development and of the experiences andwere her “When search to learn more regarding these computer program is for the novice user who wants Tues., Sept. 8 • 1:30 3:30 p.m. range of experiences andalso her Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin . . this solid clubs. impressed not only with her wideher Our beautiful preschool, play- . joyful, foundation and a love applications. Recreational Readers intellectual obvious intellect, but we with Tues., growth. Sept. 8We • embrace 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. tee met Naomi Chase, were By MOLLY SWEET to learn more regarding these computer applications. obvious intellect, but also with her program is userofwho wants range of experiences andPreschool herwide andSept. gardens are just the p.m. being Jewish. Our families are sincere passion to with help Beth El to Thurs., 24for •the 7 -novice 8:30 impressed not her the philosophy children learnp.m.grounds Night Readers Tues., Sept. 8that •Readers 1:30 - 3:30 Michele Block Ganonly Yeladim Recreational sincere passion to help Beth El to to applications. learnare more regarding these obvious but also with her Thurs., Sept. 24 invited •computer 7 - to 8:30 p.m. grow and develop,” said Marcy beginning. We blessed to be share in our weekly range ofintellect, experiences and her Night Readers best by doing. Wed., Sept. 9 8• • 7 - 1:30 9 p.m. Tues., Sept. - 3:30 p.m. Beth El’s new education director, sincere passion to help Beth El to Sandler, Beth El vice president. applications. Thurs., Sept. 24 • 7 8:30 p.m. grow and develop,” said Marcy obvious intellect, but also with her Night Readers housed in the Jacksonville Jewish Shabbat celebrations and in our Congratulations to Michele Each day our students are Wed., Sept. 9 • 7 9 p.m. “She can help develop our reliNaomiEl’s Chase, Beth Eldirector, in grow and develop,” said Marcy Beth newvisited education Sandler, Beth El vice president. sincere passion to help Beth El to Thurs., Sept. 24 • 7 8:30 p.m. Calling All Bridge Players Center and to be part of the Galinmany wonderful programs which Block Gan Yeladim Preschool Night Readers Wed., Sept. 9 • 7 9 p.m. artists, scientists, bakers, teachgious school, besaid sure, but Beth El’sChase, new education director, late July as a cantorial soloist. Sandler, Beth Eltovice president. grow and develop,” Marcy join us for builders aAll two Bridge hour session on sky Academy, which provides us “She can help develop our reli-she Naomi visited Beth El in Please include a Chanukah program, on the achievement of another Calling Players ers, musicians, and Wed., Sept. 9 • 7 9 p.m. cancan also assist with confirmation, “She help our reliNaomi Chase, visited Beth El in Beth El’s new education director, Sandler, Beth El president. “Jacoby Two No Trump” and “Splinter gious school, to develop be vice sure, but she Calling All Bridge Players late as aand cantorial with an excellent facility rich in model Seders and more. fi ve-star accreditation rating cationJuly director cantorial soloist. soloist adult education, music programPlease join us afor a two hour session on explorers. Utilizing program gious school, to be sure, but she late July as a cantorial soloist. “She can help develop our reliNaomi Chase, visited Beth El in Bids” taught byus Bridge maven can also assist with confirmation, Please join for a two hour session on resources. Calling All Bridge Players on Aug. 4. ming and more. Her experience shared You are invited to take a peek from the Early Learning Coalithat is inspired by Jewish values “Jacoby Two No Trump” and “Splinter can also assist with confirmation, David A. Stein gious school, to be sure, but she Harlan. late Julydirector as a cantorial soloist. cation cantorial “Jacoby Two NoaTrump” and “Splinter adult education, music programPlease join us for two hour session on “The hiring ofand Naomi Chase soloist Jeanne asDuval. an administrator of a Jewish The mission of our preschool at what tion of Guiding Stars of and traditions, we each cation director and cantorial soloist Bids” taught by maven adult education, music programcanday also assistwill with confirmation, Jewish Community Alliance we are doing by visiting Tues., Sept. 15 • Trump” 7stimulate - 9Bridge p.m. represents Bids” taught by Bridge maven school make for sysa smooth on “Jacoby Two No and “Splinterfor over Aug.4.4.a turning point in the ming and more. Her experience hasJewish been Community to David our Duval isand the quality rating on Aug. child’s social, emotional, physical ming more. 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Jewish Community Alliance represents turning point in dayday school make for aasmooth Tues., Sept. 15the15 •DuBow 7 •- 9 7p.m. “The hiring of Naomi Chase represents aaturning point in thethe enriching and developmentally blogs by clicking on the as an administrator of a share Jewish school will make for smooth excellence in early By choosing education director/cantorial soloist added bonus, sheeducation will her on the Ed Parker Jewish Community Campus Jewish Community Alliance onenvironment the Ed Parker Jewish Community Campus Tues., Sept. 15 • 7 - 9 p.m. life ofour our congregation. transition she moves into the represents acongregation. turning inAdding the life of Adding daygift school will make for a smooth transition as she moves into the appropriate for the Parent Portal) or scheduling a programs. indicates that Beth Elpoint is alive and a a ofassong as our cantorial soloPreschool, families are choosing 8505 Jose Blvd. • Jacksonville, on the EdSan Parker Jewish Campus 8505 JoseSan Blvd. • Community Jacksonville, FL 32217 FL 32217 full-time professional position rolerole ofist.” education As an life of ourand congregation. Adding a for transition as shedirector. moves into full-time professional for of education director. Asthe an growing that we areposition respondyoungest members of the compersonal tour. Michele Block Gan Yenot only a unique early childhood 8505 San Jose Blvd. • Jacksonville, FL 32217 full-time position for education director/cantorial soloist rolebonus, of education director. 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appy New Year! With our Jewish community of dedicated and caring donors, volunteers, professional leaders, educators, and clergy setting the example for cooperation and collaboration for all other communities, we look forward to a great year ahead. This summer we participated in the first-ever national campaign workers mission, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America. Co-chaired by former Federation president, Scot Ackerman, this trip was based on the Jacksonville model. It was an extraordinary mission and an important time to be in Israel. As we write this message, a cease fire is in place. We want to express our appreciation to the members of the community for their support of the Israel Emergency Campaign. We have reached our fair share goal of $79,000. During the summer we implemented our Stop the Sirens campaign. In addition, we partnered with all our local synagogues to successfully conduct a truly special Stand with Israel event attended by more than 800 people. Your Federation staff continues to plan several additional opportunities to bring our community together. On Sunday, Sept. 7, in cooperation with synagogues and agencies, everyone is invited to enjoy the music of Rich Recht. Then, on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, we will hold our second annual campaign opening event. We are also excited about next April’s Women’s Mission, The Girlfriends Connect with Israel, chaired by Women’s Division President Risa Herman. Forty women have already registered. As we read in this issue, our
Jewish Foundation will have a new executive director, Jeff Klein, begin work in Jacksonville in early September. This will make a significant difference for the planned giving arm of our community, and we are looking forward to working closely with Jeff and the Foundation. Federation President Hal Resnick, left, Our Jewish comand Executive Director Alan Margolies munity is unique and doubly blessed. We our clergy, volunteers and profesenjoy the extraordinary quality of sional leadership and the amazing
Happy New Year From Chary and Michael Greenburg
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, and Sweet New Year From the DuBow Family
support of our donors. In addition, our community is blessed with the spirit of collaboration and mutually supportive relationships, developed over many years through mutual respect and support. As we continue to work and build Jewish community together, we believe we can continue to have a positive effect in many ways: increased membership at our synagogues; increased enrollment at our two days schools; continued
excellence in the quality of services provided by Jewish Family & Community Services, River Garden and the Jewish Community Alliance; substantial growth for planned giving at the Jewish Foundation; and a successful annual campaign for Federation. L’ Shana Tova! May we all be blessed together for a year of good health and happiness, here and abroad. - Federation President Hal Resnick and Executive Director Alan Margolies
Happy, Healthy New Year From the Berger Family
Wishing you good blessings for a Happy, Healthy New Year!
Shana Tova from the Jaffa and Vinger Family: Irene and Jimmy Sylvia, Andrew, Eliana, Moses and Micah Karianne, Daniel, Maiah, Ava and Kyra Laura, Shimon, Aliza, Menachem, Ezra and Meir
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Center gears up for holiday food drive By Jacksonville Jewish Center
The Jacksonville Jewish Center is gearing up for its upcoming holiday food drive. The annual Donate The Weight program and Operation Isaiah will kick off Sept. 22 and run through Oct. 18. On Rosh Hashanah congregants will receive bags, which they are to fill with packaged, nonperishable food items, and return to the synagogue during the High Holy days. Operation Isaiah at the Center is an all-yearround program providing food and toiletries to the needy families in Jacksonville. A special effort is made during the High Holy Days through the Donate the Weight program. This year our anticipated goal is 4,000 pounds, which will top last year’s amount of donated food, which was 3,700 pounds. JJC Preschool, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School and the Bernard and Alice Selevan Religious School children will also participate in the drive. The number of needy families in Jacksonville has increased since last year, and the demand for food is higher. We are asking everyone in Jacksonville to please join us in this drive. Contributions can be dropped off in the front lobby or the school lobbies weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is located on Crown Point Road.
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ROSH HASHANAH GREETINGS
Federation offers High Holiday hospitality By ISABEL BALOTIN
Shalom Jacksonville Director
If you’re new to Jacksonville, now is the time to make arrangements to attend services and
request High Holiday hospitality. Many families would love to have you join them for the holiday meals. Shalom Jacksonville is happy to help you make connections to the synagogue
of your choice and to assist you in finding a welcoming home to share in the holiday meals. If you would like to host a new family, please contact us as well. Call Isabel Balotin, 904-448-
5000 x 206 or email shalomjax@ jewishjacksonville.org. Leave a detailed message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The Jewish Federation wishes
all new families and friends a happy and healthy new year in your new community. You can count on us to help you make the Jewish connections that are most important to you.
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May your New Year be sweet and happy.
Best Wishes for a Sweet, Healthy New Year
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Rosh Hashanah celebrated early at the Torah Academy of Jacksonville By Torah Academy
Rosh Hashanah is still a few weeks away, but the students at the Torah Academy of Jacksonville have been hard at work with their teachers, creating extraordinary Rosh Hashanah and happy New Year cards to mail to their grandparents. They will also create cards for their friends at River Garden as part of the Torah Academy’s celebration of National Grandparents Day on Sept. 7. The older grades learned about the art of paper-cutting and the chance
to create their own pop-up Rosh Hashanah cards. Students in nursery through second grade have been having fun spinning their Crayola inspired Circles of Kindness, as a pre-Rosh Hashanah activity. Each child created a Circle of Kindness by talking about the past year and thinking about the people in their lives who have made a difference, who have helped them, and whom they have helped in return. To make a Circle of Kindness for yourself or your children, using a marker, divide a paper
plate into eight sections. In each section, write down the name of a person whom you love, who has helped you or whom you have helped. In that same section, draw a picture of that person. Punch a hole in the center of the plate and, using a paper fastener, attach an arrow cut from construction paper to the plate. Spin the wheel and discuss ways to do a mitzvah on behalf of the person in which the arrow is pointing. As an added bonus, the Circle of Kindness can make a beautiful centerpiece for your Rosh Hashanah table.
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Places to go, people to meet at DuBow Preschool By SHEREEN CANADY DuBow Preschool
DuBow Preschool’s family programming offers families with little ones many opportunities throughout the year to play, learn and build lasting friendships. There may be no more special time in the lives of young Jewish
families than time spent together: singing, playing, reading stories, celebrating Shabbat and holidays, making friends, and building community. The Shalom Baby classroom is a busy, happy place where parents, grandparents, babies and toddlers meet to socialize, discuss parenting topics and celebrate
Shabbat. Each class offers songs, stories, circle time, crafts, special visitors and hot topic discussions. Our program is open to the Jewish community. It is our hope to bring together families during this precious time of life. Many friendships have begun in the last nine years of our program, and they continue to grow and deepen. Family Music & Movement classes incorporate songs with movement and various handheld instruments. Classes are mixedage (birth to age 5), which is a wonderful way to learn for babies and children. This class meets weekly in the DuBow Preschool and is led by Emily Carpenter. Ms. Emily is a mother of three, and has traveled the world as a singer and character clown on cruise ships, and with Cirque du Soleil. She loves helping children explore their world through music and movement. www.familymusicandmovement.com Sundays at the Park, holiday programs and Gan Shabbat are wonderful places to meet new
Galinsky Academy Kids Club extended By SHEREEN CANADY DuBow Preschool
The Galinsky Academy is proud to provide an excellent before- and after-school program for children ages 1 through 12. We offer outstanding winter and spring break camps as well as fun, active, and enriching days when school is not in session. Breakfast Club: We open at 7
a.m. to greet our kids, allowing parents to get to work on time. Many of the kids eat breakfast with friends then socialize, play or study until school begins. Afternoon Fun: We are open until 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. We strive to provide the highest quality program, where parents are assured of a safe, healthy and happy environment for their children.
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Beth El The Beaches Synagogue 288 N. Roscoe Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 273-9100 Saturday, Sept. 20 - Selichot Service: 8 p.m. Reception: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service: 10 a.m. Youth Service: 10 a.m. Taschlich: 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 - Cemetery Service Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery (Beth El Section): Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3 - Kol Nidre Service: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 - Yom Kippur Service: 10 a.m. Youth Service: 10 a.m. Rabbi’s Discussion: 1:30 p.m. Community Youth and Family Service: 2:45 – 3:40 p.m. Yizkor: 4:30 p.m. Followed by Neilah and Havdalah Break Fast: 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Ahavath Chesed 8727 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 733-7078
Theme: “When two people sit and words of Torah pass between them, the Divine Presence rests between them.” - Pirkei Avot 3:3 Selihot with our friends from The Jacksonville Jewish Center, Saturday, Sept. 20 Reception and program at 8:30 p.m. Worship at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 Erev Rosh Hashanah Family Service: 5:30 p.m. Evening Service followed by oneg: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 - Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service: 9:15 a.m. Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation: 11 a.m. Experience led by Rabbi Cohen Taschlich: 12:45 p.m. at Goodby’s Creek Congregational Lunch Sunday, Sept. 28 - Cemetery Services Greenlawn and Evergreen Cemeteries: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3 - Kol Nidre Family Service: 5:30 p.m. Evening Service: 8 p.m. Shabbat, Oct. 4 - Yom Kippur Children’s Service: 9:15 a.m. Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation: 11 a.m. Gift of Life: noon-2 p.m. in Coleman Adult Discussion: 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Service: 2:30 p.m. Yizkor Service: 4:30 p.m. Neilah followed by Havdalah: 5:15 p.m. Break-the-fast: following worship
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Wednesday, Sept. 24 Erev Rosh Hashanah Selihot and Shacharis: 5:30 a.m. Candle lighting: 7:01 p.m.
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HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
Thursday Sept. 25 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Main Minyan, Wolfson Sanctuary: 8 a.m. Sephardic Minyan, Mirkis Chapel: 8 a.m. Youth Programs, School wing: 8:45 a.m. Explanatory Class Part 1 with Rena Schochet: 10-10:30 a.m. Sermon: 10:40 a.m. Kiddush: 11 a.m. Shofar Service: 11:20 a.m. Mussaf: 11:40 a.m. Explanatory Class Part 2 with Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum: 12:30-1 p.m. Mincha followed by Taschlich: 6:35 p.m. Candle lighting after (from existing flame): 8:01 p.m. Friday Sept. 26 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Main Minyan, Wolfson Sanctuary: 8 a.m. Sephardic Minyan, Mirkis Chapel: 8 a.m. Youth Programs, School wing: 8:45 a.m. Explanatory Class Part 1 with Rena Schochet: 10-10:30 a.m. Sermon: 10:40 a.m. Kiddush: 11 a.m. Shofar Service: 11:20 a.m. Mussaf: 11:40 a.m. Explanatory Class Part 2 with Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum: 12:30-1 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:59 p.m. Mincha/Kabblas Shabbos/Maariv: 6:55 p.m. Shabbos Sept. 27 (Shabbos Shuvah) Main Minyan, Wolfson Sanctuary: 9 a.m. Sephardic Minyan, Mirkis Chapel: 9 a.m. Youth Programs, School Wing: 9:45 a.m. Mincha: 6:05 p.m. Shabbos Shuvah Drasha: 6:30 p.m. Maariv and Havdalla: 7:59 p.m. Sunday Sept. 28 - Fast of Gedalia Fast Begins: 6:06 a.m. Selihot and Shacharis: 7:30 a.m. Community Memorial Service at the Etz Chaim Cemetery: 10:30 a.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Fast Ends: 7:51 p.m. Monday Sept. 29 – Thursday Oct. 2 Selihot and Shacharis: 6 a.m. Mincha: 6:50 p.m. Friday Oct. 3 - Erev Yom Kippur Selihot and Shacharis: 6:30 a.m. Mincha: 3 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:50 p.m. Kol Nidre: 6:50 p.m. Shabbos Oct. 4 - Yom Kippur Day Main Minyan, Wolfson Sanctuary: 8 a.m. Sephardic Minyan, Mirkis Chapel: 8 a.m. Youth Programs, School wing: 8:45 a.m. Explanatory Class Part 1 with Rena Schochet 10:15 a.m. Rabbi’s Sermon: 11 a.m. President’s Address: 11:20 a.m. Yizkor: 11:30 a.m. Mussaf: 11:50 a.m. Explanatory Service Part 2 with Rabbi Feigenbaum: 12:15 p.m. Mincha and Ne’ilah: 4:50 p.m. Explanatory Service Part 3 with Rena Schochet: 5 p.m. Conclusion of Yom Kippur and Shofar Blowing: 7:50 p.m. Sunday Oct. 5 Shacharis: 8:15 a.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Monday Oct. 6 – Tuesday Oct. 7 Shacharis: 6:45 a.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 8 - Erev Sukkos Shacharis: 6:45 a.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:44 p.m. Thursday Oct. 9 - Sukkos Day 1 Shacharis: 9 a.m. Youth Programs, School Wing: 9:45 a.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Candle lighting after (Please light from Existing Light): 7:44 p.m.
Friday Oct. 10 - Sukkos Day 2 Shacharis: 9 a.m. Youth Programs, School Wing: 9:45 a.m. Candle lighting: 6:42 p.m. Mincha: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Shabbos Chol Hamoed Shacharis: 9 a.m. Mincha and Seuda Shlishis: 6:25 p.m. Maariv and Havdalla: 7:42 p.m. Sunday Oct. 12 - Chol HaMoed Shacharis: 8:15 a.m. Mincha: 6:40 p.m. Monday Oct. 13 – Tuesday Oct. 14 Chol HaMoed Shacharis: 6:30 a.m. Mincha: 6:40 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 15 - Hoshana Rabbah Shacharis: 6:30 a.m. Candle lighting: 6:37 p.m. Mincha: 6:40 p.m. Thursday Oct. 16 - Shemini Atzeret Shacharis: 9 a.m. Yizkor: 10:30 a.m. Mincha: 6:40 p.m. Candle lighting after (Please light from Existing Light): 7:38 p.m. Thursday Oct. 17 - Simchat Torah Shacharis: 8 a.m. Following Services there is a festive lunch in shul sponsored by the families of Chasan Torah and Chasan Bereishis. Candle lighting: 6:34 p.m. Mincha and Kabbalas Shabbos: 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 - Shabbos Bereishis Main Minyan, Wolfson Sanctuary: 9 a.m. Sephardic Minya, Mirkis Chapel: 9 a.m. Youth programs: 9:45 a.m. Mincha followed by Seuda Shlishis: 6:20 p.m. Maariv and Havdalla: 7:34 p.m.
Jacksonville Jewish Center
Morning service at 8:30 a.m., Evening service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 – Annual Memorial Service New Center Cemetery: 10:30 a.m. Beth Shalom Cemetery: 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3 – Erev Yom Kippur Morning Service: 7:10 a.m. Mincha: 6:30 p.m. followed by Kol Nidre Candle lighting: 6:51 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 – Yom Kippur Day Shaharit: 7:45 a.m. Torah service: 9:30 a.m. Kavanah (Alternative) Service: 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. K - 5 Youth services: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 - 12 Youth services: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. President’s address: 11 a.m. Musaf service: 11:30 a.m. Rabbi’s sermon (followed by Yizkor): 1:45 p.m. Dialogue/Discussion with Rabbi Lubliner: 4 p.m. (Main Sanctuary) Healing Service: 4 p.m. Mincha: 5 p.m. Ne’ilah: 6:15 p.m. Fast ends at 7:44 p.m., followed by Ma’ariv, Final Shofar and Break the Fast Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Erev Sukkot Morning Service: 7:10 a.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 6:30 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 – Sukkot Services 1st Day Shaharit: 9 a.m. Mincha: 6:30 p.m., followed by study session and Ma’ariv Friday, Oct. 10 – Sukkot Services 2nd Day Shaharit: 9 a.m. Mincha: 6 p.m. followed by Ma’ariv Sukkot Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Hashanah Rabbah /Erev Shmini Atzeret Shaharit: 7 a.m. Mincha/Ma’ariv: 6 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:37 p.m.
The 5th Annual Joint Selihot Program and Service with Congregation Ahavath Chesed. Saturday, Sept. 20 Desert Reception: 8:30 p.m. Program: 9:15 p.m. Selihot Service at Ahavath Chesed: 10:15 p.m. Traditional Midnight Selihot at 11:45 p.m. Led by Hazzan Jesse Holzer at the Jacksonville Jewish Center
Thursday, Oct. 16 – Shemini Atzeret / Erev Simchat Torah Shaharit: 9 a.m. with Yizkor Family Simhat Torah Celebration with Young Children: 5:30 p.m Mincha: 6:45 p.m. followed by Ma’ariv and Simhat Torah Celebration for Adults, Teens and Middle-schoolers Candle lighting: 6:36 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 24 Erev Rosh Hashanah Minha/Ma’ariv 6 p.m. Candle lighting: 7:02 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17 – Simchat Torah Shaharit/Family Simchat Torah Service: 9 a.m. Mincha: 6 p.m. Candle lighting: 6:35 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Shaharit: 7:45 a.m. Torah service: 9 a.m. Shofar service: 10 a.m. Kavanah (Alternative) Service: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. K - 5 Youth services: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 - 12 Youth services: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sermon: 11 a.m. Musaf: 11:30 a.m. Taschlich: 6 p.m. Minha: 6:45 p.m. followed by study session and Ma’ariv. Friday, Sept. 26 – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Shaharit: 7:45 a.m. Torah service: 8:30 a.m. Shofar service: 9:30 a.m. Kavanah (Alternative) Service: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. K - 5 Youth services: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Youth in grades 6 - 12 are encouraged to join the Alternative Service) Musaf: 10:30 a.m. Minha: 6 p.m. followed by Ma’ariv service. Sunday, Sept. 28 – Fast of Gedaliah
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Jewish Community Alliance offers performing arts for children By Jewish Community Alliance
Did you know that children who participate in the performing arts are more likely to have better reading comprehension, higher self-esteem, improved communication, critical thinking skills and overall success in life? The JCA offers two performance based programs this fall, “The Wizard of Oz” for children in grades 2 to 8, and “A FROZEN Fairytale” for pre-kindergarten to grade 2. “The Wizard of Oz” will be performed Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14. Regardless of experience, all children who audition will be as-
signed a part that is appropriate to their skill set. Don’t let your child miss this amazing opportunity. Auditions are on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m., and rehearsals are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays from Sept. 15 to Dec. 4. Rehearsals will not be held on Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and Oct. 16. The fee is $225 and $150 for JCA valued members. Young children will relate to the popular music and characters of “A FROZEN Fairytale” as they learn to follow directions and use their creative minds. Rehearsals are from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 17 to Nov. 19, as well as Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20
and 21. The performance date is Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. The fee is $195 and $130 for JCA valued members. Fall sessions of Zoe’s Creative Adventures take place on Mondays; Zoe’s Step it Up Dance and Fit for Broadway take place on Tuesdays; Zoe’s Musical Theatre Tots occur on Wednesdays; Zoe’s Express Yourself are on Thursdays; and Baby Bear Ballet and Bonny Bunny Ballet take place on Fridays, all beginning the week of Sept. 14. Classes will not be held on Nov. 7, 10 and 11 and on holidays when the JCA is closed. For details, check out our website at jcajax.org/theatre.
Torah Academy of Jacksonville stands with Israel By Torah Academy
Like Jewish schools all over the world, the Torah Academy of Jacksonville is proud to support the state of Israel, its citizens and especially the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. The Torah Academy is proud of all of its families that took part in the Support Israel program this summer, as well as all the families that came out and showed their support at the Stand with Israel rally at the Jacksonville Jewish Center on Aug. 3.
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The school year was kicked off with a special assembly for the middle school. Each student was presented with a card with the name of a soldier and, together, we generated a list of ideas for the students to refer to when they are looking to perform a good deed for their soldier. The entire school is looking forward to a year of special Israelrelated projects, and we hope to continue to raise awareness of the situation in Israel and foster a deeper connection to the state of Israel.
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Over the summer, many students and their families set aside time to write letters to Israeli soldiers, and make cards and draw pictures to show our brothers and sisters in Israel how much we care for and worry about them. All the letters and cards were sent to soldiers who were about to enter Gaza to carry out critical missions. The Torah Academy is also proud to support efforts to match up soldiers in the IDF with Jews around the world who would like a specific soldier for whom to pray and perform good deeds.
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SAVE THE DATE Thursday, October 23 7 p.m. You’re invited to the 2015 Campaign Kickoff Celebration. This free event is open to the entire community. We will honor the 2014 Federation award recipients: • Michael DuBow, Joe P. Safer Award • Nancy Davis and Daniel Miller, Ilene Sari Selevan Young Leadership Award More details to follow
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JJC Religious School offers online learning By Center Religious School
One of the most frequent requests from parents has been to have an online site available so that Religious School students can practice their Hebrew skills at home. The Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School will use a new learning tool this school
year: the Behrman House Online Learning Center. This is an interactive website for students in grades 2 to 6 that can be accessed from any computer. BASRS students can now practice the Hebrew that they’ve been learning in school, and play games to reinforce new skills and vocabulary in a fun
way at any time. It is easy to access, and teachers can track individual progress on assignments and games automatically. This fits in nicely with the school’s self-paced Hebrew program. Students will still have to attend classes during the week; this is what is referred to as blended learning – a combination of regular classroom and
online reinforcement, allowing educators to reduce the amount of time spent on reviewing or re-teaching lessons that are forgotten between Religious School sessions. However, it will be useful for a child who misses an occasional lesson to keep up at home and be ready to come back to school at the same point as the others in
the class, and for children with learning difficulties. Combined with the school’s new Judaism Through the Arts program; which teaches Judaic studies through a rotation of music, literature, cooking, crafts and technology; JJC Religious School students will enjoy the latest approaches in Jewish education.
Make the most at Michele Torah Academy starts new arts program Block Gan Yeladim By Torah Academy
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Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten students are settling into routines and learning strategies to make the most of their school year. The first years of school are a unique and fleeting time, but a successful academic career begins in these critical moments. Consider taking the following steps to ensure a positive experience for you and your child. • Don’t sneak out of the classroom. Although it is tempting to leave without your child knowing, it may negatively affect your future separations. • Just in case, pack a security item (lovey, blanket, book, etc.) in your child’s backpack that the teacher may use if needed. • Engage your child in specific conversation about school. Ask questions like, “Was today’s story funny?”, “What colors did you use for painting today?” or “Did you sample anything that is grow-
ing in the school garden?” • Label, label, label! Having a change of clothes is a necessity in any early childhood environment. Don’t assume your child knows what his or her clothes look like. • Does your child have a special interest at school? Follow up the idea at home and reinforce it. If your child enjoyed the symphony at school, listen to orchestra music at home or attend a child-friendly concert. • Get involved with activities. The school year brings many opportunities for parents to participate in Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool events. New this year, Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool, in partnership the Early Learning Coalition, will host parent workshops. Some upcoming topics include I am My Child’s First Teacher on Sept. 8, and Ages and Stages on Sept. 2. Good luck to all students and parents. We wish everyone success and happiness in the 20142015 school year and beyond.
Block Gan kicks off JPlay with Messy Morning By MOLLY SWEET Block Gan
Michele Block Gan Yeladim will host the first JPlay of the year, Messy Morning, on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families with young children are invited to enjoy a morning of discovery, exploration and handson family fun as we test hypotheses, make predictions, increase language and use fine motors skills through a variety of sensory materials and experiments. A delicious kosher breakfast is included in the JPlay morning activities for all participants. For more information or to register for the JPlay Messy Morning, contact Rochelle Golomb at 730-2100 ext. 259.
The Torah Academy of Jacksonville announces its new Create Through Jewish Artists program. The program, designed for grades 3 to 8, will take students through a series of famous Jewish artists including Marc Chagal, Yakov Agam, Shlomo Alter and Roy Lichtenstein. Students will study the works of these artists, as well as their lives and the times in which they lived, to give a broader picture of events in Jewish history that may have influenced each artist and the mediums in which they chose to work. Each student will bring these artists and their works to life by creating their personal versions through various mediums such a collage, paintings and mosaics, as well as working with versions
of optical, kinetic and pop art. The end goal of the program is a school-wide art show, in which parents and the community can see creativity in action.
For more information or to volunteer to share your expertise in a specific Jewish artist (or artists), please call the school office at 268-7719.
Highlighting Camp Ki Tov preschool By IVY KFARE DuBow Preschool
We went around the world this week at Camp Ki Tov. Far off lands, exciting places and new cultures were just a small part of the amazing week we have had. Our Kofim campers had the whole world in their hands. The cherry blossoms were in bloom in our Doobonim and Kofim classes as our pint-sized Picassos used water bottles to create these beautiful images. To beat the heat, after a water play splash fest, our youngest friends had a Popsicle treat. The second half of the week brought the Camp Ki Tov color wars to our Parparim and Tzeeporim campers. Split into two teams, purple or yellow, our oldest preschools showed great team spirit, athletic ability, and we are very proud of them all. Congratulations to the yellow team on its 2014 victory. Thursday took our Tzeeporim campers off site for a trip to Station 51. Our local fire station opened its doors to our campers, giving us an inside look into
what it is like to be a firefighter and all the things they have at the station. Our kids got to tour a fire engine, the station and even tried out some of the firefighter gear. It was so much fun. I wonder how many of our campers want to be firefighters now? It’s been such a jam-packed,
busy week at Camp Ki Tov, and it flew right by. In the final week at camp, we put on our lab coats, took out the magnifying glasses, made some ooey, gooey concoctions and became little scientists. What a fabulous summer it has been for our preschool campers at Camp KiTov!
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See Rick Recht live in concert By JEANINE HOFF rGEN Division Director
Musician Rick Recht will perform a free, live concert for the whole family at Congregation Ahavath Chesed – The Temple on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. The concert will feature local musi-
cians, clergy and students of all ages performing with Rick. The concert is proudly sponsored by Shapiro Insurance/Joel and Sylvia Shapiro, the Jewish Federation of Jacksonsonville, rGEN, the Jacksonville Jewish Center, The Temple, Jewish Family & Community Services and
PJ Library. Recht is the national celebrity spokesperson for the PJ Library program. Due to space, advance registration is required. For more information or to register to attend the concert, please visit www.jewishjacksonvile.org or contact Jeanine Hoff at 904-448-5000, ext. 208.
Java on the go: Visiting River Garden By ISABEL BALOTIN
Shalom Jacksonville Director
Believe it or not, navigating the Jacksonville Jewish community can be a little daunting. What with all the acronyms – JFJ, JCA, JJC, JFCS, JFNF, MJGDs, TAJ, etc. – our newcomers, and even some locals, need a class in deciphering the differences among our local Jewish agencies. Shalom Jax to the rescue! Shalom Jacksonville’s Jewish Java continues to be a popular program and the entry point for our new friends to connect to and learn about our community. For the past few years, our group has enjoyed meeting representatives of the different Federation partner agencies. This year, we are taking it a step further and visiting the agencies, meeting the staffs and taking mini tours. In addition, our partner agencies have graciously offered to host refreshments for our Java group. Our first stop on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 9-10:30 a.m., will be River Garden Senior Services, 11401 Old St. Augustine Road, where
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Shalom Jacksonville Director
Shalom Jacksonville invites you to tour the art exhibit, “The Sound of Many Waters,” on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 a.m. The exhibit, on display at the JCA, is the second annual Israel Partnership project. Local artist, Susan Natale, whose work was
selected for the project, will discuss her art; and Jill Abel will talk about the Israel Partnership. We will gather in the lounge area of the JCA lobby. Coffee and kosher nosh will be served. Please RSVP to Isabel Balotin, 904-448-5000 x 206 or shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org. Feel free to invite your friends to join us.
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Newcomers enjoy August Java. From left: Cara and Abigail Ferreira, Ira and Diana Millman and Lauren Richter. Missing from photo, Sandy Heller. we will learn about the scope of services River Garden provides our community and meet some of its dedicated staff. River Garden will host a kosher bagel and lox brunch for all in attendance. We will meet at 9 a.m. in the River Garden lobby. Please feel free to invite your
friends and new neighbors; however, we must have your reservation in advance. Please contact Isabel Balotin, 904-448-5000 x 206 or shalomjax@jewishjacksonville.org. Next stop: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 9-10:30 a.m., Jewish Family & Community Services.
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partnership between the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville and a small city in Israel called Hadera. In the beginning phases of our infatuation with the Tikkun Olam Summer Teen Exchange Program, our family knew that we wanted to host an Israeli teenager from Hadera. It was only later that my mother proposed that the teen we hosted could also do the same, host me in Israel. As it turned out, Tikkun Olam was more than an opportunity for Jewish high schoolers to travel to Israel, it was also an opportunity to experience the country in an unusual way – with the Israeli teens who would host us. I no longer would just discover Israel by visiting the famous sites and attractions, but also by connecting with the teenagers and families who live there. As the only American from Jacksonville participating this year in Tikkun Olam, my initial thought was, “How could I go to a foreign country without knowing anyone?” And yet, the intriguing opportunity for adventure pushed me to take the first step toward my journey to Israel. I’ll admit I felt a little less brave while stepping off the plane with the other eight Americans from Charlotte and Richmond. But that timid feeling was quickly defeated by the sight of eight Israeli teenagers holding balloons and signs welcoming us to Israel. The first thing I did was look for the face of my Israeli host, Mendi; and I gave her a big hug when I finally met her. When she smiled and presented me with a bag of Israeli snacks and candies,
Shalom Jax offers private tour of ‘Sound of Many Waters’ art exhibit
Daniel Miller, longtime rGEN Steering Committee member and Federation Board member, is the new chair of rGEN (our generation), the young adults leadership division of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville. Daniel was one of the two recipients of this year’s Ilene Sari Selevan Young Leadership Award and played an integral role in the re-launch and rebranding of rGEN. He previously chaired the Israel committee for the Federation, chaired the World of Nations Israel Exhibit, and has served on the Federation Allocations Committee. Daniel also served on the Jewish Community Alliance Board of Directors for five years. Daniel is involved with the United Way of Northeast Florida and Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network, and was in the 2010 class of the
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I knew right then and there that these were my kind of people and that I’d fit right in. For the next 14 days, our group began our journey across Israel. I visited the places I had only seen in movies and experienced adventures I had only found on bucket lists: riding a camel through the desert, sleeping in a Bedouin tent, watching the sunrise from the top of Masada, driving through Jerusalem, praying at the Western Wall, remembering the Holocaust at Yad Vashem, crawling through the dark underground tunnels, and even buying lunch (with shekels) at the Mahane Yehuda Market. I could go on and on for hours (and believe me I have) about the amazing places Tikkun Olam took us and the incredible experiences I had, but anyone could go on a trip to Israel and see the same thing I did. What made the difference to me were the people with whom I shared those experiences. The less extravagant time spent with the group, whether going on a burger run with my host family
or making sushi at a host home on Fourth of July (can you say bizarre?), was the greatest adventure of all. I made an incredible connection to a group of Israeli teenagers, who at first I thought I had nothing in common except religion. By learning about their friends and family, and laughing with them at all the silly and unexplainable things that we teenagers do, I discovered that in a world so big and thousands of miles away from Jacksonville, I felt right at home. They say that seeing is believing and, after taking my first step through the Tikkun Olam exchange program, I now believe in Israel. I made a lifelong connection not only to the country, but its people, and I will be forever grateful for taking the opportunity to do so. When I stepped back onto the American ground and went on and on to my parents about the amazing experiences I had, I thought my journey ended there. Boy was I wrong.
dollars. Zena came to Jacksonville shortly after Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home in summer 2005. Zena began playing the clarinet in New York City when she was 16 and found a passion in the music of Benny Goodman, Lester Young and other jazz musicians, many of whom became her friends and teachers. Zena first learned to play the clarinet, then the tenor and baritone saxophones. Later she performed with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm at prestigious concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater. At age 53, she returned to school to continue
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individuals think about legacy giving, the Jewish Foundation will be the place where endowments will be established.” The search committee process resulting in the hiring of Klein was co-chaired by Green and Federation President Hal Resnick. During his interviewing process, Klein met with several professional leaders in the community including Rabbi Yaakov Fisch, Colleen Rodriguez, Marty Goetz, Myron Flagler and Alan Margolies. Margolies expressed, on
Daniel Miller Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s philanthropic initiative. In his professional life, Daniel is owner of Brightway Insurance’s Riverside office in Jacksonville. He and his wife Lior are recently married. Daniel is looking forward to planning the upcoming season of events for rGEN, the first of which will be as one of the event sponsors for the Rick Recht Live concert.
her formal music education, and graduated in 1985 at the age of 60. It was at Loyola University that Zena met her friend and professor John Mahoney, who sent the LaVilla Jazz Ensemble back home with special greetings for Zena. The jazz ensemble’s journey came full circle when the students visited River Garden on May 22. Band Director Christopher Banks brought the students to River Garden for a concert and, after a wonderful performance for the residents, the students and Zena had a chance to talk and share their stories. Zena hopes that the students from LaVilla will learn about the great jazz musicians that were her teachers and that they will find their own inspiration and passion from the history of jazz. behalf of his co-executive director colleagues, “how excited we are that Jeff will be joining our team and providing leadership for the partnership that is our Jewish Foundation.” He added, “Jeff has a superb national reputation and will bring many years of solid experience to our community.” Klein said: “I felt the cohesiveness of the community as well as the warmth of Jacksonville during my interview process. I look forward to a long career and happy life in Jacksonville.” Jeff Klein is married to Maureen. They have 3 grown children, Brooke, Matthew and Samantha.
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Join us for a free community concert! Congregation Ahavath Chesed 8727 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 An extraordinary, inspirational, and moving concert experience with one of the most celebrated artists in Jewish music!
Advance registration is required To register visit www.jewishjacksonville.org For more information please call Jeanine Hoff at 904-448-5000 ext 208 Presented by:
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JFCS executive reflects on Israel By COLLEEN RODRIGUEZ Executive Director
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Briefs Book Fair collaboration
JFCS and Jewish Community Alliance are co-sponsoring a Book Fair event featuring author Ayelet Waldman and her book, “Love and Treasure.” The event will be on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the JCA.
JELF and JFCS make higher education possible
JFCS, in partnership with The Jewish Educational Loan Fund, awarded eight scholarships to Jewish students for the 20142015 school year. The students received loans totaling more than $28,000.
Love is in the Air event set
Join JFCS for its third annual Women’s eEvent, Love is in the Air. The goal is to bring the women of the community together for an evening celebrating JFCS, the impact it makes, and all the love we have for the community. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information and/or tickets, contact Sandy Duggan at sduggan@ jfcsjax.org.
Honorary co-chairs announced
We are thrilled to have two special couples as honorary co-chairs for the Jewish Family & Community Services Heroes Among Us event next spring: Jay and Deanie Stein, and Richard and Kimberly Sisisky. They are leaders and visionaries of the Jacksonville philanthropic community. We are looking forward to a memorable evening on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville. We are planning an exciting evening of honoring the JFCS Heroes Among Us and celebrating our mission of helping people help themselves for nearly 100 years.
Remembering in the digital age
Holocaust Family Gatherings hosts an event for survivors and their families on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m. at Etz Chaim Synagogue. The event will be a documentary of the Holocaust told by survivors and is co-sponsored by JFCS, Etz Chaim NCSY, and Douglas Anderson School for the Arts. The effort to document stories of Holocaust survivors is important. Teens will interact with survivors and build relationships, learn about the history, and take part in a unique event. For more details or interest in supporting, please contact Naomi Mirensky at 904-394-5777 or nmirensky@jfcsjax.org.
I just returned from my first trip to Israel. I had the privilege to be invited on a Jewish Federation of Jacksonville Mission Trip. It was the first of its kind because it included Federation staff and board members from all over the country; 20 communities were represented. It’s difficult to put into a paragraph or two my experience. As a mother of a young son, I’ll admit I debated if this was the right time to go to Israel due to the turmoil that is taking place. But, in hindsight, it was absolutely the right decision for me to go. The team that went from Jacksonville was a special group of people, and I think we all enjoyed getting to know each other better and experiencing Israel together. The Israelis we met were so gracious and appreciative of us coming and supporting them. I saw firsthand where our local dollars are going to help children and seniors, who look very similar to the people JFCS serves every day. I learned something everywhere we went, but the two places I keep thinking about are the Ethiopian Absorption Center and Ben Yakir, a group home for teenage boys. The Absorption Center is an amazing place that helps Ethiopian Jews who have re-located to Israel. They give them housing, education, and life skills, all with the goal of helping them transition into the Israeli culture successfully. The children were beautiful. Ben Yakir is a home for boys ages 12 to 18. These youth have had difficulties at home and in school and are getting their therapeutic needs met in a safe environment. It’s interesting that we are a thousand miles apart but our communities face the same challenges and have similar needs. It was very meaningful to see these programs in action. I can’t wait to go back. Israel has become a special place for me, and I look forward to returning – hopefully in a time of peace.
Community rallies to pay Holocaust survivor funeral expenses By Jewish Family & Community Services survivor programs, and we are
Bernard Rayber lived a full, powerful life and was witness to one of the worst atrocities the 20th century has ever known. Born in Poland in 1928, his family was evacuated to a forced labor camp (ghetto) outside Klobuck in 1939. Over the next few years, he was transferred from one concentration camp to another. After being separated from his parents, who were eventually murdered, he was liberated while interred in Therezenshtadt in Czechoslovakia. He emigrated from Czechoslovakia to England in 1945 and, from England, moved to Michigan in 1970. He moved to Jacksonville in 1992. Bernard was an active member in JFCS Holocaust
sad to announce that he has passed away. While we are saddened by the loss of Bernard, we felt strongly about the story surrounding his passing; a true community tale showing our loving kindness. Because his family could not afford the funeral expenses, the funeral home in St. Augustine recommended cremation. JFCS refused to let this happen, and enlisted several Jewish agencies and community members to ensure Bernard had a Jewish burial. The following people and organizations made this possible: Rabbi Lief of The Temple, Brent Perry at Oaklawn Chapel, Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville Jewish Center Executive Director Don Kriss, Evergreen
Cemetery, Rabbi Lubliner of The Jacksonville Jewish Center, and Bernard’s extended family members from Michigan.
The community collaboration was overwhelming in seeing such support for one of our local Holocaust survivors.
Jewish Services’ Inclusion Program gets new boost
Introducing comedy for a cause event
philosophy and heritage at Shearim College of Jewish Studies. Lori Wayne is a guidance counLori served as a high school selor for the Torah Academy and the guidance counselor for nine years Martin J. Gottlieb Day in public schools where she School, working with provided academic, personal Cindy Land in Jewish Serand career counseling. After vices’ Inclusion Program. living in Atlanta; Jerusalem; Lori is from Plymouth, Israel; and Passaic, N.J.; Lori Mass., and earned a Bachresides in Jacksonville with elor’s degree in psycholher husband. In addition, she ogy from University of is a new member of the steerLori Wayne Massachusetts in Amherst. ing committee for the Jewish Her studies continued with Federation of Jacksonville a Master’s degree in guidance and Women’s Division, and a member of counseling (K-12) at Georgia State Neshei Chesed and Etz Chaim SisterUniversity, and the study of Jewish hood.
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JFCS is partnering with The Comedy Club of Jacksonville for an evening of laughter and fundraising. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8:04 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward JFCS’ mission of helping people help themselves. Laugh with feature act Cliff Cash and headliner Bengt Washburn. Bengt’s credits include winner of the San Francisco International Comedy
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Competition; The Late, Late Show with Craig Fergusen; Live at Gotham on Comedy Central; Conan on TBS; Vancouver International Comedy Festival; The Boston Comedy Festival; the Aspen Laff Festival and Gilda’s Laugh Fest in Grand Rapids, Mich.; and NPR. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Chris Atkins at (904) 487-5802 or email catkins@jfcsjax.org. Tickets are $18.
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JCA’s 18th Annual Jewish Book Festival spotlights Jewish authors By Jewish Community Alliance
The Jewish Community Alliance will hold its 18th Annual Jewish Book Festival from Nov. 3 to Nov. 13 with several events covering a wide variety of topics. From the humorous trials and tribulations of turning 50 to the biography of a CIA operative who was killed in 1983 Beirut, the festival features authors and books that relate to Jewish history and culture. All events are free and open to the community. “We have such a stellar group of authors this year,” said Thelma Nied, cultural arts director at the JCA. “We’re able to bring in nationally famous authors and give people a chance to hear about their work.” This year, Book Festival patrons will have the opportunity to meet authors at exclusive wine and cheese events held prior to each
speaker. Patrons will also receive complimentary a gift bag, free autographed books and complimentary dinner at a local restaurant, depending on level of sponsorship. For specific information about Book Festival sponsor levels and how to become a Book Festival patron, please visit www.jcajax.org/ bookfest or contact Thelma Nied at 904-7302100 ext. 227 or Thelma.Nied@jcajax.org. The18th Annual Jewish Book Festival will include the following events. For more information about the authors and their works, visit www.jcajax.org/book fest. Monday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.: Kai Bird, author of “The Good Spy – The Life and Death of Robert Ames” Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.: Ayelet Waldman, author of “Love and Treasure – A Novel” This event is co-sponsored by JFCS. Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.: Girls Night Out with Annabelle Gurwitch, author of “I See You Made an Effort – Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50” Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: Ari Goldman, author of “The Late Starters Orchestra” Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.: Jane Isay, author of “Secrets and Lies – Surviving the Truths that Change our Lives and Walking on Eggshells – Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents” This event is co-sponsored by River Garden.
Jacksonville Jewish Film Festival features righteous gentiles
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The 2014 Jacksonville Jewish Film Festival, presented by the JCA, is quickly approaching, and Committee Chair and new JCA Board Member Lisa Ansbacher could not be more pleased. “The film selection for this year’s festival is so diverse and showcases heroes of all faiths that embody righteousness and Jewish values,” said Ansbacher. This year’s lineup will include “Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story,” which tells the remarkable true tale of Portuguese diplomat Aristides de Sousa Mendes who orchestrated the largest rescue action by a single individual during the Holocaust, issuing visas to an estimated 38,000 Jews and other refugees enabling them to escape the Nazis in 1940. “The Jewish Cardinal” is the true story of Jean-Marie Lustinger, son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural Jewish identity even
after converting to Catholicism and later joining the priesthood. “Aftermath” is the winner of the Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award at the 2013 Jerusalem Film Festival, and tells the story, inspired by actual events, of the Kalina brothers in Central Poland. Together, these brothers uncover the collective murder of the village’s Jewish inhabitants by their Polish neighbors during World War II. “We are very proud of our content, including the supplemental programming of prestigious speakers who will lead us in thought provoking discussions following the films,” added Ansbacher. The Jacksonville Jewish Film Festival will take place from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19. To learn more about the film festival, its films, speakers and schedule, visit www.jcajax.org/jjff. You can also become a sponsor by visiting this site or by contacting Thelma Nied at 904-730-2100 ext. 227 or thelma. nied@jcajax.org.
JCA happenings For more information or to register for programs at the JCA, call 730-2100 or visit www.jcajax.org.
Vandroff Art Gallery: Sound of Many Waters
This exhibit runs from Sept. 5 to Oct. 1 and is a partnership featuring artists from the southeastern United States and Hadera-Eiron, Israel. The partnership aims to generate continuous and meaningful compliments between Israel and diaspora Jews. The art presented in this exhibition reflects life, time and opinions. This exhibition is made possible by the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville.
JCA Film Series: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
The JCA Film Series presents “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. Based on the classic novel by Mordecai Richler, Duddy Kravitz is an irresistible young Jewish man living in 1948 Montreal. He is driven by an insatiable desire to be a somebody. In his race for success, Duddy learns many hard lessons.
Youth Soccer League
The JCA Youth Soccer League is for ages 4 to 14 and is back for another action packed season. It’s your one-stop shop for all of your athlete’s soccer league needs. Practice will occur one hour before
the game. Please contact Rio at rio. robinson@jcajax.org or ext. 250 for additional information or to volunteer to coach. Age groups will be determined after a mandatory skills evaluation. Please call ext. 254 to schedule an appointment for this mandatory evaluation. Games take place Sundays from Sept. 14 to Nov. 2 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bolles High School. The fee is $150 and $100 for JCA valued members.
Swim lessons at the JCA
Learn to swim or learn to swim more efficiently at the JCA. The JCA now offers instructional swim programs designed by the American Red Cross. All JCA swim instructors are certified through the American Red Cross as water safety instructors. The JCA assures program quality by maintaining small class sizes, monitoring instruction and adhering to Red Cross standards. Participants will learn to swim in a fun and safe environment. Children ages 6 months and older will experience a group lesson structured in small groups, building on skills and learning new techniques in a comfortable heated pool. If more personal instruction is needed, JCA’s oneon-one private instruction for children, adults and seniors will lead you closer to your individual goal. A minimum of four 30-min-
ute lessons is required for private lessons.
JV Makos Swim Team
JV Makos Swim Team is for children, ages 4 to 6 years old, who are able to put their faces in the water and swim half the pool length unassisted. We’ll practice swim team skills, build endurance and learn new strokes. This team meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Sept. 1 through 29. The fee is $82 and $55 for JCA valued members.
School Year Makos Swim Team
School Year Swim Team provides an introduction to competitive swimming and helps prepare children for the competitive Summer Swim League. We provide a safe and fun swimming environment with age-appropriate training. Students learn starts and turns and participate in drills designed to improve technique and develop both speed and endurance. Monday through Thursday children ages 5 to 10 meet from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and children ages 11 to 18 meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday classes for ages 5 to 18 meet from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. One-day (Sundays only) sessions are $60 per month and $40 for JCA valued members. Two days (select any two days Monday through Thursday) are $82 per month and $55 for JCA valued
members. Four days (Monday through Thursday) are $105 per month and $70 for JCA valued members. Fall sessions begin on Sept. 1.
Tennis for men, women and youth
The JCA offers a variety of programs for men, women and children’s tennis at all levels, including our Men’s 3.0-3.5 clinic, Ladies’ A, B, C teams, Working Women’s Tennis, Quick Start and Junior Varsity Tennis Clinic. Private lessons are also available. All tennis programs are ongoing. For more information about the JCA’s tennis programming, please contact Reggie at 730-2100 ext. 317.
Cardio tennis
Cardio tennis is a high-energy fitness class for ages 16 and up combining the best features of tennis with cardio exercise to deliver the ultimate full-body, calorieburning aerobic workout. Classes meet Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., beginning Sept. 7. The four clinic fee is $90 and $60 for JCA valued members. Advance registration required.
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to kick off another amazing year as we LEAN IN to our goals and connect with great women along the way. (Don’t know what LEAN IN is? Check out jcajax.org/leanin.) The fee is $10 and free for JCA valued members. Registration required by Sept. 3.
Darkness to Light: prevent child sexual abuse workshop
One in 10 children is sexually abused before their 18th birthday. The JCA is partnering with Darkness to Light and the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast to bring the Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training to our community. Learn how to recognize, prevent and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. This program is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, and is free to the community. Registration required by Sept. 14.
LEAN IN annual kickoff event
Donna Orender, sports executive, former professional basketball player and founder of Generation W, joins us on Monday, Sept. 8,
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Honest Reporting CEO leads presentation
By ANDREW OCEAN
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
What you are reading is really old news. By today’s standards something that happened July 21 has been, within a few hours, reported on, commented on, expounded on, cheered on and hated on before sunset the next day. If you have a Twitter account, you could have read my tweets, complete with photographs, of a presentation by Honest Reporting’s CEO Joe Hyams at Congregation Ahavath Chesed that evening. Around 200 people crowded into the Coleman room to learn about Honest Reporting and what we can do to keep the record straight about Israel in today’s world media. The evening was sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kanter. “An image published in ‘The Sunday Times of London’ portrayed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall on top of Palestinians using blood as the mortar. We were among the fastest to respond and object on the day of publication,” Hyams said.
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“What fair-minded people can do, regardless of religious orientation, is espousing the truth, insisting on it from all media outlets,” said Hyams. “We all have a role to play. You can donate to our cause at donations@honestreporting.com. You can begin a Twitter account and involve friends from around the world in seeking truth. You can subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.honestreporting.com, friend us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, and stay informed. In the forefront of what we do is our campaign to stop the demonization of Israel in the media. Tens of thousands of people have signed our petition by visiting our website,” Hyams said. Even though this report is far from timely, the Jewish community of Jacksonville can continue the enthusiasm that was in the room July 21, and help Joe Hyams and Honest Reporting by becoming part of the instant news community. Friend, tweet, follow and share news and accurate information every day. This can be a wonderful service we all do in support of Israel.
SYNAGOGUE NEWS Israel Partnership presents
“Sound of Many Waters” art exhibit
When: September 5, 2014 - October 1, 2014 Where: Vandroff Art Gallery at the Jewish Community Alliance What: This is a joint art exhibit between our Israel Partnership Community of Hadera-Eiron and our Southeast Consortium cities. This art exhibit opened at the Bible Lands Museum in November 2013. It has traveled across Israel and the Southeast United States. This is a true example of partnership where American and Israeli artists worked together for a common goal - an exhibit sharing the deep connection we all share: our biblical heritage. The exhibit gathered Jewish artists from Hadera-Eiron and the U.S. Southeast Consortium, based on shared values, common heritage and mutual beliefs. This extraordinary exhibit represents the unity of Am Yisrael. For information contact Jill Abel, 904-448-5000 x 200 or jilla@jewishjacksonville.org.
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Temple Bet Yam membership fair set for Sept. 7 By Temple Bet Yam
Temple Bet Yam in St. Augustine will hold its annual Membership Fair on Sunday, Sept. 7, beginning at 11:45 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Rabbi Fred Raskind and Board of Trustees members will meet and greet guests, and answer questions. The start time will overlap with the last 15 minutes of Religious School to give families that did not make the August Religious School Open House a chance to meet the Religious School staff.
Temple Bet Yam buys out ‘Addams Family’ musical By Temple Bet Yam
Temple Bet Yam of St. Augustine has bought out the house for the Limelight Theatre’s musical, “The Addams Family,” on Saturday, Oct. 11. There will be a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. This is a fundraising event. Tickets are $30, and it is open seating. To place a reservation please contact Terre at terretsp@bellsouth.net or amarx46@ comcast.net
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Join friends and colleagues as we officially launch our new Federation division for Jewish healthcare professionals Havura HaMarpeh – Society of Healers / Michael Lewis, M.D., chair
Sunday, September 21, 2014 / 5-6:30 pm JCA Vandroff Art Gallery
View the “Sound of Many Waters” art exhibition, followed by a wine & cheese reception. Meet the local artists who participated in this 2nd annual Israel Partnership project. There is no charge to attend. We will be making an appeal for the 2015 annual campaign, with no minimum gift required.
Please RSVP by September 12 to emmap@jewishjacksonville.org or 904-448-5000 ext. 201
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LIFECYCLES Birth
Giselle Dora Sapia, daughter of Paul and Michelle Sapia, was born July 29, 2014, in Jacksonville Beach. Grandparents are Charles Katz of Jacksonville, and Peter and Joan Sapia of Atlantic Beach. Great-grandparents are Peter and Phyllis Lesnik of Jacksonville.
Accomplishments
Leslie and Steve Goldstein are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Sept. 5, 1964, in Franklin Square, N.Y. They have three daughters and six grandchildren, all residing in Jacksonville. Helen and Edward Siegel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 29. Their children are Sharon (Joel) Cohen and Frances (Michael) Schube. The Siegels have two grandchildren.
Sympathy
… to the family of Evelyn Dangler, sister of Jim (Rita) Brady. Evelyn died Aug. 11, 2014. She is also survived by three children, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two sisters. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Matthew. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the American Diabetes Association. … to the family of Elias Ehrlich, 98, of Jacksonville, who
died Aug. 9, 2014. Born in Staryy Sanbor, Poland, to Hersch and Rosa Ehrlich, he survived the Holocaust after losing almost his entire family, and came to this country in 1949 after meeting and marrying Susie Ehrlich. They immediately came to Jacksonville, where Elias worked until his retirement for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 435. Elias and his wife have been lifelong members of Etz Chaim Synagogue and were founding members. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Susie Ehrlich; two children, Joseph Herschel Ehrlich (Beverly) and Betty Hadasah Ehrlich Fastenberg (David); seven grandchildren, Sammy Ehrlich (Lindsay), Jodi Weil (Jeremy), Daniel Perez (Olga), Ben Perez, Steven Fastenberg (Tracy), Lisa Fastenberg and Julie Fastenberg; and three great grandchildren, Vivi and Oliver Weil, and Claire Fastenberg. Contributions may be made to River Garden Hebrew Home. … to the family of Charlotte Fletcher. She is survived by sons Gary (Sandi) Fletcher and Dale Fletcher; son-in-law Juan Lorenzo; three grandsons, Brad and Todd Fletcher and Jason Lorenzo; and many cousins. Contributions may be made to the Kelsi Leah Young Respite Care Fund at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or the charity of one’s choice.
… to the family of Edward Halper, father of Michelle Margol. Edward died Aug 9, 2014. He is survived by wife Lisette; children Steven (Rose) Halpern, Michelle (Drew) Margol, and Sarah (Lee) Asher; and grandchildren Alexander, Lauren (Brandon), Gabrielle, Eli and Meryll. Contributions can be made to River Garden Hebrew Home, the Jacksonville Jewish Center or Congregation Ohev Shalom. … to the family of Fay Jost, grandmother of Greg Arnold. Fay is survived by daughters Elaine Arnold and Esther Polson; five grandchildren, Greg (Barbara) Arnold, Susan (Curt) Jaffe, Richard (Patty) Arnold, Jeffrey (Shelly) Arnold, and Michael (Wanda) Polson; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Friends of Magen David Adom … to the family of Elliot Hammer, father of Robert Hammer. He is survived by children Robert (Melanie) Hammer and Scott (Michele) Hammer; wife Joy Hammer; stepson Andrew Derrick; and grandchildren Sophie, Jacob and Matthew. Contributions may be made to the Dubow Preschool Fund at the Jacksonville Jewish Center or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. … to the family of Alan Okun, nephew of Eleanore “Ele”
Wildstein and brother of Ronnie (Don) Redmond. Alan died July 24, 2014. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. … to the family of Edna Platzer who died July 29, 2014. She is survived by her brother, Kurt Wanger of Fort Lee, N.J.; two sons, Ronald and Michael Platzer, of New York City and Jacksonville, respectively; Ronald’s spouse Diana Bloom; and her grandchildren Daniel Bloom, and Rosanna, Laura and Elsie Platzer. Contributions may be made to Lincoln Square Synagogue. … to the family of Dr. Neil Sager who died Aug. 18, 2014.
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He is survived by wife, Gaye; children, Jennifer (Andrew) Zunic and Todd Sager; two granddaughters Alyssa and Ashley Zunic; siblings, Fred Sager and Steven Sager; and aunt, Sylvia Wernow. Contributions may be made to River Garden Hebrew Home or the Jacksonville Jewish Center. … to the family of Clare Schimmel, mother of Dr. Alan (Lisa) Schimmel and Amy (Andrew) Kramer, grandmother of Scott and Matthew Schimmel and Stephen Kramer. Clare died Aug. 9, 2014. Contributions may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at guidingeyes.org and/or Stop the Sirens at urj.org/israel.
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Beth El supports The Donna Foundation By Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue
Beth El members Helen Siegal and Cathy Winterfield recently presented a check to Julie Terrazzano, director of The Donna Foundation. Helen said, “We are proud and honored to share our fundraising efforts by giving back to our community. The Donna Foundation does such a wonderful job in providing such a vital service to women living with breast cancer in our community.” Julie stated, “We are honored and thankful to Beth El Synagogue and thank them for our continuing relationship in supporting the Greater Jacksonville community. We are so fortunate to have sponsors such as Beth El, who have made our program what it is today.” This was Beth El’s third year for the Corned Beef Sandwich
Accepting a check from Helen Siegal, chairperson for Beth El The Beaches Synagogue Corned Beef Sandwich Sale, and Cathy Winterfield is Julie Terrazzano, director of The Donna Foundation. Sale fundraiser with all monies supporting nonprofit programs. In addition to The Donna Foundation,
Beth El provided food to The Mission House to feed over 600 needy people in the beaches community.
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Temple teen shares how she spent her summer vacation By RACHEL REINDL
Congregation Ahavath Chesed
For the past eight years, I have spent every summer at Jewish overnight camp. Now that I am starting my senior year in high school, I wanted to do something meaningful for others with my summer. Mitzvah Corps DC was perfect. It’s a teen program that combines community service and social justice. It was important
to me that my summer experience have a Jewish component because I wanted to continue to strengthen my connection to Judaism. I was comforted by the fact that everyone was there for the same reason: we want to make a change, no matter how small. I worked with an organization called DC Scores. This program for inner-city kids in Washington, D.C., provides them with a free lunch and teaches them soccer,
poetry and service-learning. One of the girls begged me not to leave, making me realize how much of an impact I had had on her and she on me. The experience included time with the Religious Action Center. The RAC is the hub of change in D.C. First, we learned about the issues on the RAC agenda, everything from immigration to reproductive rights. We chose a topic we felt passionate about
Beth El confirmation class
Congratulations to the five new confirmands at Beth El the Beaches Synagogue: Jessica Goldman, Ryan Udell, Sierra Wise, Journey Wise and Gabriel Wise. Following the confirmation ceremonies in June, the students presented white roses to their mothers. The families then celebrated their accomplishments with the congregation by sponsoring lovely Oneg Shabbats.
Beth El synagogue holds library event By Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue
You are invited to join us at Beth El’s new stimulating program to highlight some of the great books in the Elikan Library, experience movies of Jewish content, and present opportunities to enjoy socializing together. We will meet the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m., beginning Sept. 14. The first program will begin with a wine and cheese social followed by a book review by Rabbi Matuson of “The Lemon Tree” by Sandy Tolan. In 1967 a young Palestinian journeyed to Israel with the goal of seeing the beloved old stone house, with the lemon tree behind
Beth El offers Bereavement Support Group By Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue
Beth El the Beaches Synagogue will offer a Bereavement Support Group led by Rabbi Michael Matuson. The group will meet on the second Friday of each month from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Elikan Library at the synagogue, 288 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. The group will explore the various ways Jewish tradition has understood death. We will examine Jewish rituals, prayers and customs designed to help the bereaved cope with grief and loss. Sharing insights and experiences will be an integral part of the discussions. This group is not intended to provide the kind of in-depth grief counseling one would find with social service agencies and professional therapists. Ours is an informal and informational group designed to provide guidance from Jewish tradition as we help each other cope with grief. Everyone is invited.
it, that he and his family had fled 19 years earlier. To his surprise, when he found the house he was greeted by a 19-year-old Israeli college student, whose family fled Europe for Israel following the Holocaust. On the stoop of their shared home they began a rare friendship forged in the aftermath of war and tested over the next 35 years. Sandy Tolan brings the Israeli-Palestinian conflict down to its most human level suggest-
ing that even amid the bleakest political realities there exist stories of hope and reconciliation. The second program will be a dairy pot luck dinner and movie on Oct. 12 and the third will be another wine/cheese social and book review on Nov. 9. For more information, contact Gail Greenfield at gailsgreenfield@hotmail. com or 904-534-7381. These free programs are open to anyone in the Jewish community.
and were sent to lobby members of Congress. I lobbied for LGBT equality. This experience taught me to see others’ views, even if I don’t agree. Most especially, it taught me that it is possible for anyone, even a teenager, to make their voice heard and make a difference. Throughout the week, I was constantly challenged to think deeper about my beliefs. I was comfortable saying what I thought and questioning everything. The people with whom I spent the trip inspired me. In a very short time, they have shaped me indefinitely.
Rachel Reindl
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Everyone is welcome at Temple. Regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation or financial means, we invite you to push open our front door and come on in. We extend a special invitation to interfaith families who seek to share in the values and practice of Judaism. Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 24
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 25
Family Worship Evening Worship Tot Experience Morning Worship
5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
(includes unique worship experiences for school-aged children and for teenagers)
Tashlich
1:15 p.m.
Kol Nidre
Friday, October 3
Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 4
Family Worship Evening Worship
Tot Experience Morning Worship
5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
(includes unique worship experiences for school-aged children and for teenagers)
Afternoon Worship Yizkor Neilah, Havdalah & Break-the-Fast
2:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:30p.m.
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