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Friedel’s Connection Trip
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Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery.
BETh COhEN Friedel Jewish Academy, Head of School The sixth graders at Friedel Jewish Academy recently returned from what one student described as “a truly lifechanging experience.” They traveled to Alabama to meet up
with students from five other Jewish day schools located in small Jewish communities — like ours. Friedel worked with these schools to create a one-of-a-kind curriculum for the school communities to connect, collaborate and explore the See Friedel’s Connection Trip page A3
Beth El Concert this Sunday
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MAggiE CONTi Director of Activities and Volunteer Services, RBJH Jewish Family Service is facilitating a discussion about Suicide Risk on Monday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home Boardroom. There is no charge. Invite a friend. The class will present some facts, warning signs and prevention strategies. JFS staff will also talk about protective factors and why we need to challenge the
stigma of mental health so that we can help friends, family and community members. We are holding all age-specific discussions in smaller venues so that it lends to a more intimate discussion and helps to build connection….one of the greatest protective factors to prevent suicide. We hope that you don’t view this as “it doesn’t apply to me;” it applies to everyone. RSVPs are needed by Friday, May 3, to Maggie Conti at mconti@rbjh.com or call at 402.334.6521. Refreshments will be served. A Free Afternoon at the Movies: The Wife, Friday, May 10, 1 p.m. in the JCC Theater. No Charge. Complimentary popcorn will be served. No reservations are necessary. After nearly forty years of marriage, Joan and Joe Castleman (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is See Mainstreeters page A2
Beth El Synagogue’s Cantor’s Concert to Benefit the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund features Jaffa Road, an award-winning group of international musicians who bring a combination of jazz, Asian, Middle Eastern and contemporary sound to their unique approach to Jewish music. OzziE NOgg Jaffe Road to California Street: A Concert to Benefit the Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund will rock out on Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. at Beth El. “We are privileged to have the support of the congregation and the community that comes together to raise money to help send our kids to Jewish summer camp,” said Jay Gordman, Beth El President. “Our Beth El youth have a level of connection to Judaism and Jewish friends around the world that wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for camp. “A few years ago,” Gordman continued, “when Allison and I were
exploring camp options for our son Spencer, we had the privilege of hearing from Seth about his incredible passion for camp. Not only did his summer experiences have a big influence on Seth, but the legacy he left at Camp Ramah continues to live on. Only by supporting summer camp scholarships will we create the next generation of young Jewish leaders like Seth.” Based in Toronto, Canada, the Jaffa Road band is influenced by Jewish roots, jazz, Indian and Arabic music and ancient Hebrew poetry. Their version of Lo Yisa Goy won the 2009 John Lennon Song See Beth El Concert page A2