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Syracuse Hillel welcomes expanded team BY JESSICA LEMONS Syracuse Hillel announced the appointment of an expanded professional staff team, which includes Jillian Juni as executive director, Rabbi Joel Goldstein as campus rabbi and Ronen Tzadok as the Jewish Agency and Syracuse Hillel Israel Fellow. Jessica Lemons, current interim executive director, will move into a new role as chief operations officer. Plans are underway to hire an engagement associate in the coming months. This team will lead a campus-wide organization that “inspires and enriches” the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in Syracuse so that “they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.” Juni and Rabbi Goldstein will begin their tenure in early July, and Tzadok will arrive in Syracuse in August. All staff will be on campus in time to welcome the incoming first year students and become acquainted with the student population as it returns to campus. Juni and Rabbi Goldstein will succeed Interim Executive Directors Lemons and Rabbi Leah Fein, who took on interim positions in 2017 and have been called “tremendous change agents” on behalf

of Hillel. Lemons will continue to play “a critical role” with resource development, community relations and operations as COO. Rabbi Fein was to leave the community in late May to become Columbia/Barnard Hillel’s senior Jewish educator. Tzadok will succeed Shany Ben Tzvi, Syracuse Hillel’s first JAFI Israel Fellow, who will be returning to Israel in June. Barbara Kurman, president of the Jessica Lemons Ronen Tzadok Jillian Juni Board of Governors for Syracuse Rabbi Joel Goldstein Hillel, said, “We are fortunate to have attracted such leaders whose deep of a multifaceted growth plan for Syracommitments to Jewish life, learning and cuse Hillel. In the past two years under values are evident and inspiring. Jillian’s the direction of Lemons and Rabbi Fein, credentials as a community builder and Syracuse Hillel has more than doubled deep Hillel experience will be strategic its staff team, increased its budget, shiftassets as she focuses on expanding student ed operating systems and procedures to engagement and building support across better impact students, expanded its Board The next Jewish Observer will be dated Syracuse’s community. Rabbi Goldstein’s of Governors, and strengthened many June 20. The following issue will be dated commitment to pluralism and engagement partnerships with the university, alumni July 18, after which the regular two-week for every student will resonate across and local communities. More than 50 publication schedule will resume. campus. Ronen’s personal stories about percent of Jewish students participate in Israel and commitment to dialogue and Hillel offerings at least once a year, with conversation will be a tremendous asset.” 22 percent attending more than six times This team expansion is only one part in an academic year.

Publication reminder

2019 Federation Campaign Annual

Holiday spotlight

Shavuot around the community Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas (USCJ affiliated), 18 Patsy La. off Jamesville Rd., DeWitt, 315-446-9570. For youth programs, call 315-701-2685. Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse (Orthodox, affiliated with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America), 4313 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, 315-446-6194. Temple Adath Yeshurun (USCJ affiliated), 450 Kimber Rd., Syracuse, 315-445-0002. Temple Concord (Reform, affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism), 910 Madison St., Syracuse, 315-475-9952. Chabad House at SU. All services at Chabad House, 825 Ostrom Ave., 315424-0363.

Congregation Beth SholomChevra Shas Saturday, June 8, erev Shavuot – Con-

gregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas will hold a Shavuot Torah Sefari at 7 pm. People are encouraged to come in their pajamas for the Torah Sefari and ice cream party afterward. The adventure will begin by unrolling the CBS-CS patchwork Torah, and then the “Torah guides” will

lead participants through a Torah safari and scavenger hunt. After the Torah safari, there will be an ice cream social. Reservations are requested and may be made by going to tinyrul.com/torahsafari19. Sunday, June 9 – CBS-CS services at 9 am, including Hallel and the reading of the Ten Commandments. Note change from 9:30 am, the regular yom tov time. Monday, June 10 – CBS-CS services at 9:30 am, including Hallel, Megillat Ruth and Yizkor (at approximately 11 am).

Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse, Saturday, June 8, erev Shavuot – Min-

cha at 8:15 pm; candle lighting 9:21 pm (from pre-existing flame); Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Sunday, June 9 – Chumash class 8:30 am; morning services 9:15 am; Mincha 8:15 pm; candle lighting 9:21 pm (from pre-existing flame). Monday, June 10 – Chumash class 8 pm; services 9 am; Yizkor, Shavuot lunch at 12:30 pm; Mincha 8:15 pm; Havdalah 9:22 pm.

Temple Adath Yeshurun Saturday,

June 8 – family program at

Hebrew Interest-Free Loan The Jewish Federation of Central New York has instituted the Hebrew Interest-Free Loan program to help Jewish people get past a temporary financial need. To learn more about the program or to see if you qualify, visit the Federation’s website, www.jewishfederationcny.org.

6:30 pm, with activities for children of all ages – including making ice cream – and Shavuot stories with traditional dairy dessert at 8:15 pm, followed by services at 8:45 pm, then adult study session. Sunday, June 9 – services at 9:15 am with the program “Roll Out the Torah.” To celebrate the giving of the Torah at Sinai, an entire Torah scroll will be unrolled, with highlights reviewed and portions read aloud. Sunday services will be at 5:30 pm. Monday, June 10 – services at 9:15 am with Yizkor. Evening services at 8:45 pm.

Temple Concord Saturday, June 8 – Shavuot dinner at 6 pm, followed by a confirmation ceremony and Tikkun Leil Shavuot at 9 pm. Sunday, June 9 – Shavuot festival and Yizkor service at 11 am.

Pay it forward and donate to the 2019 Jewish Federation of CNY Annual Campaign

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Thank you for your support! Goal: $1,300,000

WOW! goal reached our We’ve almost cord! re last year’s help us exceed For more information, please contact Colleen Baker at 315-445-2040, ext. 102, or Cbaker@jewishfederationcny.org

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Congregational notes

Shavuot

Summer is coming

Local synagogues announce a film The d’var Torah looks at Shavuot Weekly summer senior dinners showing, rummage sale, a service as a time of unity; local services will begin at the JCC; The Oaks are noted above. honoring graduates and more, announces two summer concerts. Stories on pages 1 and 2 Stories on page 2 Stories on page 3

PLUS Classifieds................................ 3 Calendar Highlights............... 4 Obituaries................................. 4 Community Guide........ 1A-20A

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES

Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas

CBS-CS SEMI-ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE The CBS-CS Sisterhood will hold its

semi-annual rummage sale on Sunday, June 23, from 10 am-4 pm, and a bag sale on Monday, June 24, from 10 am-4

Temple Concord CINEMAGOGUE PRESENTS “WOMAN IN GOLD” BY DIANE SACKS Temple Concord’s Cinemagogue Series will feature the film “Woman in Gold” on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 pm. Directed by Simon Curtis and released in the U.S. in April 2015, the film was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria, an elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim family possessions that were seized by the Nazis. Also starring are Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Elizabeth McGovern and Jonathan Pryce. Cinemagogue events are free and open to the public, and candy and snacks are available. Donations are welcome. For more information, contact the TC office at 315-475-9952 or office@ templeconcord.org. At right: On May 15, Temple Concord clergy, Board of Trustees and staff held a dinner in honor of Executive Director Cheri Lass’ 10th anniversary with the synagogue. Participants agreed that she “plays an integral role as part of the leadership of the Concord community and administration.” L-r: Lass, Jeanette Myshrall, Rabbi Daniel Fellman and Cantor Kari Siegel Eglash.

TC’S FUN WALK/RUN BY LEESA PAUL The first Temple Concord Fun Walk/ Run on May 19 was part of the 180th congregational year celebration. More than 75 people participated in the 1.8 km walk/run. Teachers, students and families walked and ran in support of the Jewish Education Fund. The event gave students and their families the opportunity to have fun outside of the classroom and encouraged family togetherness and fun for all ages and abilities. There was a post-race event in the social hall with food, a gaga pit and bounce house. To support the legacy of Jewish education at Temple Concord, contact the office at 315-475-9952. TC SISTERHOOD DAY TRIP BY DIANE SACKS To end the year, Sisterhood members took a trip to Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua on May 5 and had a tour of the grounds and mansion. They also had lunch in the area.

At left: More than 75 people participated in Temple Concord’s inaugural Fun Wa l k / R u n i n support of the TC Jewish Education Fund.

D’VAR TORAH Shavuot – a time for unity BY RABBI DANIEL FELLMAN Jewish unity often seems beyond elusive. We’ve all heard the jokes about how many opinions each of us Jews has; the jokes about how we would never be a part of that congregation; the jokes about how this one or that one isn’t really Jewish because they don’t practice the same way as someone else. Each of those jokes and stereotypes is not without some basis. We Jews are encouraged to ask questions, to wrestle, to verbally spar with each other. Ours is a tradition which has always welcomed multiple views, multiple understandings, multiple paths of observance and belief. In fact, often the only things that bring us together as Jews are attacks from the outside. Perhaps the challenge of Jewish unity represents the most important aspect of Shavuot, the summer harvest festival we will soon celebrate. In addition to marking the harvest of the spring crops, Shavuot marks the great show of unity at Sinai when our ancestors received Torah. Some suggest that the most important element of Shavuot is the giving of Torah by God to the Jewish people. Others suggest that the receiving of Torah, by all the people, represents the most significant event at Sinai. At that moment, our ancestors, the whole of the Jewish people, stood in unity. Almost immediately, discussions ensued and, ever

since, we Jews have wrestled with the commandments and meaning of the words of Torah. But for one brief time – just a few moments – we Jews stood together. Our unity at Sinai emerged from the majesty of the moment. Rather than being pulled together because of attack from the outside, our ancestors came together filled with hope for a better future. Joining together, they accepted a new path, a new way of life. They recognized that together the Jewish people can create more, can emerge from the darkness of slavery, can together pursue the Promised Land. Living as we do in times of heightened antisemitism, times of attacks on synagogues and Jews all over the world, the call to come together can be more easily heeded. But instead of joining together in fear, imagine how we might react to coming together motivated by something better than fear. Imagine what our community, our nation, our world might look like if we could see in each other the same things our ancestors saw in each other so long ago. Imagine what we could accomplish if we were motivated by achdut, unity, instead of fear! Shavuot calls us to return to our roots, to those sacred moments at Sinai. Now more than ever, we need to answer that call! Rabbi Daniel Fellman is the rabbi at Temple Society of Concord.

pm. Proceeds from the sale help support scholarships for Jewish summer camping experiences, gifts for b’nai mitzvah students, and synagogue needs not in the regular budget. CBS-CS also collects toiletries and household products for clients of Vera House and Operation Soap Dish. These items may be dropped off at CBS-CS during the above hours. For more information, contact Steffi Bergman at 315-243-4009 or steffibergman@gmail.com. SHABBAT AND IT’S COOL TO DAVEN IN SHUL On Saturday, June 15, at 9:30 am, the congregation will celebrate the achievements of the most recent CBS-CS graduates. All students, children and adults

who are moving up to new academic and career endeavors will be honored during a special Torah service. Graduating seniors will receive a gift from the congregation and the winners of the Pearlman Award will be announced. That day will also be the last It’s Cool to Daven in Shul service, an opportunity for teens to engage with Judaism and stretch their service leadership muscles. The day will include activities for younger children and teens, meditation and the first “How Jews Pray Q and A” with Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone. The award-winning ACHLA United Synagogue Youth chapter will lead many parts of the Shabbat service as part of It’s Cool to Daven in Shul. For more information, contact Melissa Harkavy at director@cbscs.org.

Temple Adath Yeshurun THE JEWISH STUDIO PROJECT RETURNS TO SYRACUSE BY SONALI MCINTYRE Temple Adath Yeshurun joins with Temple Concord in welcoming back Jeff Kasowitz and Rabbi Adina Allen, co-founders of the Jewish Studio Project. On Sunday, June 23, from 9:45 amnoon, JSP will present a workshop titled “What’s Jewish About Creativity?” Maya Abramson of the JSP team will also be joining them. Allan Kanter of the TAY adult education group said, “We are delighted to welcome back Rabbi Adina Allen and Jeff Kasowitz from the Jewish Studio Project. Jeff grew up in Syracuse at Temple Adath Yeshurun, which allows us the unique opportunity to offer this nationally-recognized workshop.” The workshop will blend techniques from traditional Jewish learning and practices from the field of art therapy to help cultivate curiosity, navigate uncertainty and help participants connect with one another in new ways. There will be a mix of discussion and hands-on experiences with art materials to explore dynamics of community and leadership such as empathy, gratitude and more. Organizers

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Table of Contents Advertiser Directory................................................................. Page 2A Jewish Federation of Central New York................................... Page 3A Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center............................... Page 4A Jewish Family Service.............................................................. Page 5A Schools Rabbi Jacob H. Epstein School of Jewish Studies............ Page 6A Syracuse Community Hebrew School.............................. Page 6A Syracuse Hebrew Day School........................................... Page 6A Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York............. Page 7A Jewish Observer........................................................................ Page 7A Jewish War Veterans Post 131................................................... Page 7A Friends of Israeli Scouts............................................................ Page 8A Jewish Music and Cultural Festival.......................................... Page 8A Judaic Heritage Center of Central New York............................ Page 8A Hadassah................................................................................... Page 9A National Council of Jewish Women.......................................... Page 9A Syracuse University Hillel................................................................................ Page 10A Jewish Studies Program.................................................. Page 10A Sorkin Chabad House...................................................... Page 10A Ahavath Achim Mikvah.......................................................... Page 11A Chabad-Lubavitch of Central New York................................ Page 11A Chabad of Oswego.................................................................. Page 11A Va’ad Ha’ir.............................................................................. Page 11A Area Synagogues Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas....................... Page 12A Congregation Degel Israel.............................................. Page 14A Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse...... Page 14A Temple Adath Yeshurun.................................................. Page 13A Temple Beth El - Geneva................................................ Page 14A Temple Concord.............................................................. Page 13A Local Jewish Cemeteries......................................................... Page 15A Kashrut Guide ........................................................................ Page 15A Senior Living Menorah Park of Central New York ............................... Page 16A The Oaks at Menorah Park.............................................. Page 17A

Advertiser Directory Advertiser Page Barks & Rec........................................................................................... 3A Birnbaum Funeral Service.................................................................. 5A Cazenovia Jewelry............................................................................... 3A Century 21 Arquette Properties - Barbara Miller............................ 4A Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas......................................... 7A Fashion Exchange, The...................................................................... 15A Geddes Federal Savings & Loan...................................................... 13A Health Care Asthma & Allergy Associates............................................... 17A Dr. Joseph Catania, Orthodontics........................................ 17A Dr. William Tucker................................................................. 17A Malara Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery..................................... 16A Weiss, Savedoff & Ciccone.................................................... 16A Howard Hanna Real Estate - Beth MacCrindle............................. 12A Howard Hanna Real Estate - Cheryl Schotz.................................... 3A Hunt Real Estate - Andrew Alpern.................................................. 15A Hunt Real Estate - Laurie Kushner.................................................... 9A Jewish Observer 2020 Publication Schedule.................................. 20A King David’s Restaurant..................................................................... 2A Kreher’s Poultry Farms..................................................................... 12A Northwestern Mutual - Brett Kupperman....................................... 3A Oaks at Menorah Park - Kosher Catering, The................................ 5A Oaks at Menorah Park - A La Carte Rental Plans, The................. 18A Paola Kay Gifts..................................................................................... 4A Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center - Camp........................ 8A Sisskind Funeral Service..................................................................... 9A Temple Adath Yeshurun.....................................................................11A Temple Adath Yeshurun - Camp Rothschild................................... 2A Temple Concord................................................................................... 2A Village ACE Hardware...................................................................... 10A

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On October 10, residents of The Oaks at Menorah Park celebrated the installation of a new building generator.

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Jewish Federation of Central New York 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-445-0161 Direct Voice Mail to Departments: 315-445-2040 Fax: 315-445-1559 Website: www.jewishfederationcny.org President/CEO: Michael Balanoff (mbalanoff@ jewishfederationcny.org) Federation as Communal Organization The Jewish Federation of Central New York is dedicated to nurturing a thriving Jewish community in Syracuse and throughout Central New York. Established in 1918, Federation strives to build community and ensure the continuity of Jewish life by encouraging the participation of all Jews in activities offered by the Federation and its family of beneficiary agencies, area synagogues and other Jewish organizations. Today, Federation serves a community of about 7,000 Jews living in Syracuse and the surrounding area, as well as people in need in Israel and 60 countries worldwide. Federation is viewed as the central address for the Syracuse and Central New York Jewish community. Federation Board of Directors The Jewish Federation of CNY Board of Directors works cooperatively with community leaders from synagogues and Jewish and civic organizations to identify community needs and help ensure that those needs are met. The Federation’s Community Relations Committee identifies and educates against antisemitism; maintains strong and positive interfaith relationships; advocates for Israel and world Jewry; and works to safeguard the civic, economic and religious rights of all Jewish people. Financial Goals Fund development is one of Federation’s most important activities. Increased financial support for vital programs and services is critical to the growth and stability of the Jewish community. Through its allocation process, Federation makes funding decisions in the interest of the community’s needs, goals and priorities. Federation helps the community identify its philanthropic passions and provides a wide range of opportunities to fill them. The Annual Campaign is the backbone of Federation’s fund development efforts. This year, thanks to the leadership of Campaign Chair Neil Rube and his team of volunteer solicitors, Federation expects to raise in excess of $1.25 million. Each year on Super Sunday, a one-day phone-a-thon, more than 75 volunteers gather to raise more than $35,000 for the Annual Campaign. Federation is grateful to generous community members and volunteers for their support. Each contribution to the Annual Campaign supports a variety of programs provided by a network of local and overseas beneficiary agencies. Local agencies and programs supported by the Annual Campaign include the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center, Syracuse Jewish Family Service, Syracuse Hebrew Day School, Rabbi Jacob H. Epstein School of Jewish Studies, Hillel at Syracuse University, the Syracuse Community Hebrew School, Ahavath Achim Mikvah, Judaic Heritage Center, Syracuse Jewish Cemeteries Association, the Jewish Observer, Jewish Music and Cultural Festival, Israel Independence Day celebration, InterFaith Works,

Israel Experience program for teens, Friends of Israeli Scouts and the Beit Tikvah home for women with developmental disabilities. The Federation’s Phillip L. Holstein Community Program Fund offered grants of $37,387 to local Jewish agencies, organizations and synagogues from a total of $54,466 available funds this year alone. Federation’s overseas partners are the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT. As a member of the Jewish Federations of North America, Federation provides funding for the rescue and relief of Jews in need around the world and assists those making aliyah to Israel. Thousands of people around the world are affected by a single gift to the Jewish Federation Members of Federation’s Young Leadership Committee 2017-2018 celebrated of CNY Annual Campaign. Federation offers community their graduation in February 2019. Led by Co-Chairs Leah Goldberg and members the opportunity to con- Rebecca Raphael, the class included 14 Jewish leaders between the ages tinue their support of local and of 25-45 who have committed to learning about the Jewish Federation of overseas agencies in perpetuity, Central New York and strengthening their foundation in the Syracuse Jewish through the Perpetual Annual community. During the two-year class, the group learned about the Jewish Campaign Endowment (or PACE) agencies that are Federation beneficiaries. program. A PACE gift creates a restricted endowment fund at the Jewish Community tion about community events, services and activities, Foundation of Central New York dedicated to endowing and to find links to a variety of news sources, as well as a donor’s Annual Campaign gift. Federation also estab- links to local, national and international Jewish agencies. As part of its extensive efforts to keep local Jewish lishes emergency relief funds to offer a way for local community members to help when natural disasters and residents safe, Federation, through its Security Liaison other catastrophes strike around the world. Federation Susan DeMari, maintains a communications network distributes 100 percent of that money to its overseas to facilitate the coordination of efforts between law partner agencies that provide direct services to victims. enforcement agencies and local Jewish agencies in the This year, Federation will again offer funding to event of a threat to the safety of the community. Fedfamilies for Jewish summer overnight camp experiences eration also coordinates a “digital mapping” program and scholarships for teens heading to Israel this summer. of all Jewish structures, institutions and agencies in Syracuse and surrounding areas. Community Activities Federation welcomes the energy, enthusiasm and Federation offers a wide range of social, cultural, educational, community service and fund-raising ac- skills of all those willing to work on behalf of the tivities, and sponsors programs to help educate Jewish Jewish people. To learn more about the Jewish Federation of Central New York, its beneficiary agencies and leadership and the entire community. Federation coordinates the community’s annual other Jewish community resources, visit the website Holocaust remembrance program, which honors and at www.jewishfederationcny.org or contact President/ remembers not only those who were lost during the CEO Michael Balanoff at 315-445-2040, ext. 130, or Holocaust (the Shoah), but also those who survived to mbalanoff@jewishfederationcny.org. share their stories with the generations that follow. In addition, the Yom Ha’atzmaut program, Israel’s Independence Day, is sponsored by the Federation, led by Orit Antosh and Linda Chait-Davis. Through Federation’s Shalom Syracuse program, Community Concierge Jacki Goldberg personally delivers welcome baskets to new Jewish members of the community. Each welcome basket is filled with gifts for a new home, and information from Jewish organizations and synagogues, as well as local arts, leisure and entertainment venues in the secular community. Federation maintains an online community calendar, a comprehensive place to find all local Jewish events. Federation’s website is the first place to go for informa-

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5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Executive Director: Marci Erlebacher (merlebacher@jccsyr.org) Phone List: JCC Front Desk: 315-445-2360 JCC Neulander Family Sports and Fitness Center: 315-234-4JCC (234-4522) Direct dial to departments: 315-4452040 For membership inquiries, contact the membership director: 315-445-2360 Fax: 315-449-4539 Website: www.jccsyr.org Hours of Operation: Main Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 am-9 pm, Fri. 8 am-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-5 pm Fitness Center Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 am-9 pm, Fri. 5:30 am-6 pm, *Sat. 8 am-4 pm, Sun. 7 am-6 pm Pool Hours: Sun.-Fri. 9 am-7 pm; Lap Swim – Mon.-Fri. 9 am-12 pm, *Sat. 10 am-7 pm During the JCC Camp Joe and Lynne Romano (July 1-August 23): Mon.-Fri. 3:30 pm-8 pm; Lap Swim – Mon.-Fri. 8 am-9 am, *Sat. 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 9 am-7 pm *Saturday hours are for the Fitness Center and pool only. No transactions of business or special activities are carried out during Shabbat. Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse: A place where everyone belongs Share in a long tradition. Come to the place where the Syracuse Jewish community has come together for generations to celebrate, educate, organize and have fun. With programs and services for infants from 6-weeksold to seniors, there is something for everyone at the JCC. Membership options vary. All memberships include use of the pool. Call 315-445-2360 to schedule a tour. JCC Neulander Family Sports and Fitness Center The JCC’s Fitness Center is open seven days a week and features more than 25 cardio machines; Keiser M3 bikes; comprehensive free-weight area and strength training machines; more than 50 group exercise classes offered weekly – including free regular TRX classes; banked indoor running/walking track; clean showers and locker rooms; towel service; collegiate-size gymnasium (available to rent); open gym times; family gym; members’ basketball; pickleball; and more. Personal

training, massage therapy and nutritional counseling also available. Free orientation and free fitness assessment for new members. SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit and RenewActive insurance fitness programs accepted. Call 315-234-4522 to schedule a tour. Pool and Swim Lessons The JCC’s outdoor heated pools are great for members and their guests to cool off, relax and exercise. Group, semi-private and private swimming lessons for all levels are offered seven days a week through August. Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Fitness and recreation classes offered to children age 3 and older include gymnastics, karate, basketball, dance, soccer, rookie sports, ninja warrior and sensory gym. Dance classes include ballet, tap and jazz. Gymnastics features preschool classes and a gymnastics team that participates in competitions. JCC membership not required; discount for members. Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program Learn, explore, develop and socialize with the JCC’s ECDP, a comprehensive childcare facility and preschool rooted in Judaic teachings and traditions. A New York state-licensed program serving 6-week-old infants through pre-kindergarten, it features flexible enrollment (open 7 am-6 pm); professional, nurturing teachers; clean, secure facility; field trips; music programs; SMART boards in pre-kindergarten classrooms; enrichment classes; and more. Before School Care Offering Jamesville-DeWitt elementary and middle school students a safe and comfortable place to go in the morning before the school day begins. This convenient and flexible program includes free busing to school. After School Care The JCC’s state-licensed after-school program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade is fun and educational, providing safe care for children until 6 pm. Children enjoy a healthy snack and supervised activities such as games, arts and crafts, help with homework, Caterpillar to Butterfly free reading and tutoring support program with SUNY Oswego, sports, seasonal outdoor activities (weather permitting), available enrichment classes and more. Busing is available from most east-area schools.

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JCC school-age campers Elijah Centolella, Caiden Hartnagle, Jonah Gadarian and Matthew Centolella waited for opening circle to begin last summer. This year’s JCC Camp Joe and Lynne Romano summer camp season will run from July 1- August 23. JCC membership not required; discount for members. Vacation Camps and Snow Days Children can enjoy their days off from school for holidays, breaks and unexpected snow days with various activities, theme days, field trips, sports and more. JCC Camp Joe and Lynne Romano The JCC’s summer day camp is held weekdays and caters to three distinct age groups. The early childhood camp is for children 6-weeks-old through those entering kindergarten. The school-age camp is open to children entering firstsixth grades. The SyraCruisin’ teen travel camp is for young teens entering grades seven-10. Other JCC summer camp weekly options for teens are the camp aide and counselor in training (or CIT) programs. JCC membership not required; discount for members. Teens Teen programming strives to enrich the lives of teens in grades seven-12 by promoting an atmosphere of recreation, education, volunteerism and entertainment. Adults Adult programming offers a variety of social, cultural and educational events, including defensive driving classes, guest lectures, art shows/sales, entertainment, movie screenings and panel discussions. Senior Adults The JCC is the place for seniors to connect with new and established friends while broadening their horizons or simply having fun. The Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program, for ages 60 and older, is the only senior nutrition program available outside of New York City serving kosher meals five days per week. Lunch is offered Monday-Friday and switches to Tuesday-Friday during the summer. During the summer, the Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff Summer Senior Dinners are held on Mondays at 5 pm. The JCC Senior Dining Program is funded in part by the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the New York State Office for the Aging and Administration for Community Living.

The JCC also offers seniors various social activities such as Mah Jongg, bridge, senior fitness classes, entertainers, birthday celebrations and more. The Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff Senior Lunch and Learn series, held periodically during senior lunches, offers presentations on a range of issues facing seniors. Neighborhood Advisor The JCC’s Neighborhood Advisor program offers outreach, information and referral services to seniors age 60 and older living in DeWitt, East Syracuse, Fayetteville, Jamesville, Manlius and Minoa. This free, confidential service provides information about programs available in the community. It helps seniors obtain necessary services so they can live independently in their home. The program is part of the Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services. PJ Library® PJ Library® (PJ for pajamas) is a nationally-acclaimed literacy program started by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, which sends free monthly Jewish bedtime stories, CDs and DVDs to families raising Jewish children ages 6 months to 8 years old. The PJ Library in Central New York chapter also offers book, holiday and Jewish value-related programs and other family-friendly interactive events. PJ Library in CNY is a program of the JCC of Syracuse and serves children in Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. It is supported by the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc., Jewish Federation of Central New York, Syracuse Hebrew Day School and all local synagogues. For more information and to sign up, visit www.pjlibrary.org or e-mail pjcny@jccsyr.org. PJ Our Way is the newest chapter of PJ Library for children aged 9-11. Each month, children visit the PJ Our Way website to choose one book from a selection of four high-quality titles with Jewish themes. The books are then mailed to them and they can post comments and reviews online. Enroll online at www. pjourway.org.

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Syracuse Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park 4101 East Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 234 Fax: 315-446-1537 Office e-mail: info@sjfs.org Website: https://www.sjfs.org Director: Judith S. Huober Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm; evening counseling hours by appointment Syracuse Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park is the non-profit human services arm of the Jewish community, dedicated to helping individuals and families in the Jewish and general communities maximize their self-determination, realize their potential and live with dignity. With its origins in 1891, SJFS was incorporated in 1939 and is guided by the Jewish values of family, community, diversity, respect and autonomy. It provides holistic, preventive, wellness-oriented integration of social and human services offered from the Jewish community to all residents of Central New York, with services offered at Menorah Park and in client homes and community sites throughout the county. SJFS is the area’s go-to agency for broad expertise on issues of aging, which it defines as “a developmental process starting at birth.” An agency motto says, “If it has to do with aging, we do it – or we’ll help get you to whoever does!” Programs and services fall into four major areas: Planning and Navigating the Journey Agewise Solutions: Empowers individuals and families to successfully navigate life transitions and manage issues of later life or disability. SJFS’s professional geriatric care managers, professional members of the national Aging Life Care Association, offer personal support and guide individuals and families through care coordination and family liaison, arranging services and benefits, and managing household bills and paperwork. AgeWise Planning Advisors: Retirement and later life planning with an aging expert A Ride and More: Transportation (with or without an advocate) to local appointments and errands

Kosher Meals on Wheels: Affordable, nutritious meals and regular social contact for older adults and individuals with disabilities who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves EISEP (Expanded In-home Service for the Elderly Program), with Onondaga County Office for Aging: Non-medical case management to help seniors retain their independence and live in their own homes. Kol Chai: Coordinates services, community funds and other resources to help members of the Jewish community prevent or recover from crisis or personal emergency Promoting and Restoring Mental Health Counseling and education for individuals, couples, families and groups CNY PEARLS, the Program to Encourage Active Rewarding LiveS, the region’s only evidence-based in-home geriatric depression program; free The Tachlis of Inclusion: Outreach to Jewish clients with special needs, bringing them Jewish holiday and cultural experiences, as well as training in cultural competency to residence staff and other service providers Supporting Brain Health and Living Well with Dementia M-Power U: A Learning Community for Early Memory Loss: A social program promoting well-being and independence for people who are experiencing mild memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or early stage dementia (no diagnosis required). Mondays: Brain Power Community. Fridays: Arts and Minds Community, an expressive arts-based social program offering a variety of creative arts activities, dance and movement, and more Mind Aerobics. SJFS is the only provider in the Northeast of this research-based suite of cognitive programs, comprising 24 small-group classes over 12 weeks supporting six domains of cognitive function; the required screening guides individual placement into the best fit among four levels. Brain health assessments and classes Empowering the Team: Families, Professionals, and Ancillary Services Clinical internships, research, and field

At left: The Syracuse Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park M-Power U Arts and Minds Community discussed and collaboratively created a cartoon to visually tell the story in Helen Reddy’s song, “You and Me Against the World.”

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Patti Said, director of the New England Cognitive Institute, led a demonstration/ training of the institute’s research-based Mind Aerobics suite of cognitive programs launched this year as Syracuse Jewish Family Service’s latest addition to its brain health programs. work opportunities through accredited local programs Planning to Flourish: workplace and in-service “Ask the Care Manager” workshops for caregivers to older adults Dementia Consultation/Coaching Case consultation and training for other providers and area agencies Center for Healthy Living: Fun and educational individual and family classes and events to extend wellness opportunities to the entire Jewish community and beyond BeWell Initiative: Behavioral and Emotional Wellness Empowers Later Life BeWell integrates the four pillars: case management, brain health support, therapy and counseling services, and family life and professional education.

It is the area’s only nonprofit program to focus holistically on psychogeriatric and cognitive wellness, education and service needs for older adults and their families. SJFS provides services without discrimination to people of all backgrounds and economic levels on a sliding fee scale; third party insurance is accepted. SJFS receives funding from the Jewish Federation of Central New York; the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc.; the United Way of Central New York; the Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services; the New York State Office of Aging; many charitable foundations; program and client fees and third-party payers; and charitable contributions. It is a member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies.

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The Syracuse Hebrew Day School

5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-1900 E-mail: shds@twcny.rr.com Website: www.shds.org Head of School: Laura Lavine The Jewish community’s future leaders are being created today at the Syracuse Hebrew Day School. A vibrant institution at the forefront of Jewish education in Syracuse, the school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, and offers comprehensive dual curricula of general and Judaic studies including Hebrew, complemented by a full range of co-curricular programs in technology, music, art, physical education and drama. Each student at SHDS is recognized as a unique learner with an individualized educational goal. The school’s mission is “… to teach, inspire and nurture future leaders of our Jewish community through an

unparalleled academic experience guided by Jewish studies and values.” At 58 years old, SHDS is among the oldest community day schools in the United States. Parents who enroll their children at SHDS do so because they want an educationally superior general studies program and a superior Judaic program. The school’s curricula and goals for general studies address the New York state standards and frequently exceed those of the public schools. The school’s faculty is highly qualified, experienced and committed. SHDS students are encouraged to pursue their interests in the arts, and annually win awards for writing, art and science. The Judaic program is integrated into every student’s day and includes total immersion in Hebrew, as well as the study of Jewish ethics, values, customs, history, prayer and traditions. As graduates become bar or bat mitzvah, they display maturity, confidence and knowledge.

Families with varying levels of observance and many different racial, religious and ethnic traditions enroll their children at the day school, seeking a strong academic program and a values-based education. SHDS graduates not only continue their Jewish education after they leave the school, but often take leadership positions in youth groups and as teachers in religious schools. Each year, SHDS graduates rank among the leaders of their public or private high school classes and attend some of the finest colleges in the country. The school’s program provides a foundation for success in all aspects of life and learning in the 21st century.

At left: Students of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School.

Science Friday at the Syracuse Hebrew Day School. L-r: Lucy Spevak, Asher Moodie, Daniella Shenberger, Rafi Shenberger and Kai Henderson worked together on an experiment.

The Rabbi Jacob H. Epstein School of Jewish Studies P.O. Box 161 Syracuse, NY 13214-0161 Located at Temple Concord for academic year 2019-20 on Tuesdays for grades 8-12 Phone: 315-766-0442 E-mail: EpsteinCNY@gmail.com Website: www.EpsteinCNY.org Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/EpsteinCNY Twitter: @EpsteinCNY Director: Cantor Paula Pepperstone Throughout the school year, Jewish teens from across the community gather at the Epstein School to see friends, further Hebrew skills, explore ethics and Jewish arts, learn Jewish texts and the wisdom Jewish tradition can bring to current events, connect to Jewish history and Israel, and prepare to be Jewish in the larger world. For more than 40 years, the Epstein School has provided all this and more. Study after study shows that ongoing Jewish learning through the high school years is critical to engagement in Jewish life as an adult. Teens are intellectually ready to wrestle with abstract concepts – and hopefully, enjoy the process – and grow to appreciate the complexities of the Jewish tradition. Recent highlights include the first three biennial, highly-subsidized Teen Taste of Israel trips (made possible by an endowment fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York); the school’s third annual siyyum (celebration of learning), with student-led, multi-media presentations based on their classes; celebrating Mimouna after Pesach with the Jewish Food elective; and shalshelet (chain), which links Epstein students while they are also madrichim (teachers’ aides) in the community’s religious schools and Syracuse Community Hebrew School, and which increases their compensation (made possible through a grant from the Philip L. Holstein Community Program Fund of the Jewish Federation of Central New York). See “Epstein” on page 15A

Students created portraits in the style of Israeli artist Hanoch Piven. L-r: Sasha Dailey, Mae Cohen and Joanna Cooper.

At right: Students and chaperones on the Rabbi Epstein School of Jewish Studies Teen Taste of Israel trip (made possible by an endowment fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York) at the Dead Sea.

Syracuse Community Hebrew School Located at Temple Concord for fall 2019-2020 910 Madison St. Syracuse, NY 13210 E-mail: schs.syracuse@gmail.com Website: www.syracusecommunityhebrewschool. com Education Director: Alison Bronstein (through September 2019) The Syracuse Community Hebrew School formed in the fall of 2014 as a joint venture of the three main collaborating synagogues, Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas, Temple Adath Yeshurun and Temple Concord. Continued funding from the Jewish Federation of Central New York and the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc., has succeeded in keeping the school cost neutral to parents and congregations. The SCHS planned to rotate among the three member synagogues, spending two years at each location. From fall 2015 through spring 2017, its first two years, the SCHS was hosted by Temple Adath Yeshurun. The 2017-2018 school year was hosted by Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. Temple Concord began hosting the school in the fall of 2018, and the school will continue to be held at Temple Concord in the 2019-2020 school year. The school’s mission statement reads: “Syracuse Community Hebrew School will provide high quality Hebrew education to prepare students for Jewish life in synagogue and at home. The school will foster a sense of Jewish community throughout the Greater Syracuse area and engage students in grades 3-7, of all abilities and levels, in a creative learning environment.” The SCHS is an inclusive program and has experienced teachers and assistants in every class, a special

education teacher and a special education assistant. Alison Bronstein took over as director of the school after Shannon Small moved away from the area, and Cecilia Ellis has taken the job of being the lead teacher. From the school’s inception, the directors have made great efforts to ensure that every functional level be addressed and that every child be able to participate. See “Hebrew” on page 12A

Students at the Syracuse Community Hebrew School sang “Oseh Shalom.”

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The Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York Inc. 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-445-2040, ext. 130 Fax: 315-234-4350 E-mail: mbalanoff@jewishfoundationcny.org Website: www.JewishFoundationCNY.org Executive Director: Michael Balanoff The Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York Inc. was founded in late 2001. It is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization established to help provide the fiscal structure needed to ensure the continuity and vitality of Jewish life in Central New York. It was designed to facilitate outright and deferred giving easy, personally satisfying and effective, while providing contributors the maximum income, gift and estate tax benefits allowed by law. The Foundation continues to operate at an extremely low overhead, thanks to the time and efforts volunteered by its trustees and committee members. The investment of the Foundation’s assets is managed by financial agents chosen by the Investment Committee for their performance and level of service. The Investment Committee has been chosen from among the most qualified professionals in the community.

Jewish Observer 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Local Editor: Bette Siegel – 315-445-2040, ext. 116 Editorial fax: 315-445-1559 Editorial and change-of-address e-mail: JewishObserverCNY@gmail.com Advertising Representative: Bonnie Rozen – 800779-7896, ext. 244, or 607-724-2360, ext. 244 Advertising fax: 607-724-2311 Advertising e-mail: bonnie@thereportergroup.org Website: www.jewishfederationcny.org The Jewish Observer is published by the Jewish Federation of Central New York 24 times a year, with only one issue each in July and December, and is mailed free of charge to every known Jewish household in Central New York. It has been in print for more than 40 years and is the main source in Syracuse of local, national and international Jewish news. The paper seeks to build and enhance a sense of local and global Jewish connection. The paper is available online on the Federation website, www.jewishfederationcny.org. Every community organization, synagogue and agency uses the Jewish Observer as a means of promoting its activities and programs. Advertising revenue and an allocation from Federation’s Annual Campaign help support the general costs of the publication, while the paper’s annual appeal to readers helps support the costs of local coverage. The Editorial Oversight Committee for the Jewish Observer is chaired by Bernard Bregman. Its members include Ettarae Alpert, Mike Balanoff, Debra Becker, Marci Erlebacher, Mark Field, Alan Goldberg, Mickey Lebowitz, Helen Marcum, Steve Sisskind, Ruth Stein, Bette Siegel and Ellen Weinstein. Siegel has been the local editor since 2000.

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The Foundation currently administers more than 320 funds, including synagogue and agency funds, endowment funds, donor advised funds and B’nai Mitzvah Funds. One of the programs of which the Foundation board is proudest is its B’nai Mitzvah Fund program, which encourages teens to learn tzedakah at an early age. The program is offered to all youngsters celebrating their bar or bat mitzvah each year. The goal is to give teens the opportunity to learn about the world of philanthropy and social action through hands-on involvement. Teens have the opportunity to contribute a minimum of $250 of their savings or bar/bat mitzvah gifts to set up a donor advised fund in their own name at the Jewish Community Foundation. The Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc. agreed to match $250 for each teen, raising each fund to a minimum of $500. The teens may direct that donations be sent from their fund to any nonprofit organization, Jewish or not, local or out of town. In addition to individual distributions, a Teen Funders Committee, made up of B’nai Mitzvah Fund holders who designate some of their fund to a pooled fund, meet twice a year and make group decisions on the grants. The teens operate much like an Allocations Committee, considering requests for grant proposals and deliberating over their decisions as a group. One way to ensure a healthy Jewish future is through the establishment of endowment funds. Endowed gifts, including those made from estate planning, the transfer of assets, and retirement fund beneficiary designations, are a permanent resource whose earnings may be used to meet the long-term and future financial needs of chosen organizations. A program can be tailor-made to support a dimension of charitable giving that is particularly

compelling and important to the donor. Alternatively, a donor might prefer to limit the benefits to a specific agency, organization or synagogue. Plans can readily be designed to implement any and all wishes. The memory of loved ones and the accomplishments of community leaders can be perpetuated through funds specially created in those individuals’ names. The Foundation hopes to serve as the repository of permanent endowment funds for the entire Central New York Jewish community. Another type of fund administered by the Foundation is Donor Advised Funds. Opened with a minimum of $2,500, these funds were created to make giving relevant and meaningful to people of all ages. Gifts can be made in cash, stock or by credit card. Not only does this simplify record keeping at tax time, but it also makes it possible to translate tzedakah into frequent flyer miles if the donor uses a credit card. Once a fund is established, donors can then recommend grants to qualified Jewish and general community charitable organizations, such as an alma mater, professional group or favorite health-related organization, locally and around the country. The Foundation handles all the administrative and investment responsibilities and furnishes the donor with periodic reports of the fund’s activities. One hundred percent of the amounts contributed to the fund’s principal may be distributed. Board members since its founding include Linda Alexander, Nancy Belkowitz, William Berinstein, Jeffry Berman, Neil Bronstein, Asher Black z”l, Gerald Black, Melvyn Charney, I. Stephen Davis, Mark Field, Deborah Friedman, Allen Galson, Edgar Galson, Lionel Gilels, Bernard Goldberg z”l, Sandra Gingold, Neil Goldberg, Edward Green z”l, Victor See “Foundation” on page 15A

Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Onondaga Post 131 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-445-2360 Office hours: by appointment Post meets at the Jewish Community Center occasionally. Notices are sent out to members in advance. Post Commander: Bruce S. Fein Jewish war veterans associate themselves for a number of wide-ranging reasons: because they are Jewish veterans; to continue a proud tradition of Jewish-American patriots; to ensure that returning veterans, and all who came before them, receive the benefits and care which they have earned; to help poor and homeless veterans assume their rightful place in the community; to affirm Jewish military service to the U.S.A. for more than 350 years; to fight antisemitism at home and abroad; and to stay informed on the latest developments in veterans affairs, foreign affairs and Israel through JWV press releases and the award-winning member publication “The Jewish Veteran.” JWV works to ensure Jewish war veterans benefit from the

myriad programs offered, including scholarships for descendants of JWV members; a network of veterans’ service officers; member life and health insurance coverage and a prescription program; audio-visual library resources; the JWV disaster relief fund; care packages to service personnel; and other programs that can make a difference in a person’s life. Members participate in annual Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day observances. Local funeral director Steven Sisskind, along with veteran Stephen Nathan, provide more than 700 American flags to be placed at the graves of veterans buried in the Syracuse Jewish cemeteries. The annual Memorial Day tradition is coordinated with the sixth and seventh grade students of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School under the guidance of Rabbi Evan Shore. The Post is part of the larger JWV Western District Council, which includes Posts in Rochester and Buffalo, as well as the Department of New York and the national organization, which each hold an annual convention. Post 131 is also part of the Onondaga County Veterans’ Council.

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Central New York Chapter of Friends of Israel Scouts

6889 Hearthstone Ln. Liverpool, NY 13088-5926 Phone: 315-457-7201 E-mail: MelindaL@twcny.rr.com Coordinators: Melinda and Bud Greenman Since 1985, the Central New York Chapter of Friends of Israel Scouts has welcomed the Tzofim Friendship Caravan to our area. Founded in 1919, the Israel Scouts was the first Zionist youth movement in Israel and the first egalitarian Scouting movement in the world, where boys and girls participated together. The first delegation was sent to the United States in 1958. Today, the Israel Scouts (Tzofim) remains the only non-political youth movement in Israel and is supported mainly by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Like Scouts the world over, the Tzofim are “always prepared” and learn the principles of “working with spirit” and “providing community service.” Two summer programs have been developed for North America. One is a delegation of senior Israel Boy and Girl

Scouts, who serve as counselors in camps throughout the United States. Delegates share their experiences and backgrounds with other counselors and campers, teaching them about Israel’s culture and history through songs, dances, games and group discussions. The second program is the Tzofim Friendship Caravan, which travels throughout North America, visiting summer camps and cities. While all members of the delegation represent Israel, the Tzofim Friendship Caravan members use song and dance as their means of expression. The Caravan is comprised of 10 musically-talented teens and two adult leaders. To become part of the Friendship Caravan, the Tzofim must go through a four-tier elimination process and are then selected based on personal interviews, their knowledge of Israel, English communication skills, general group interaction and leadership abilities. After they are selected to be part of the Caravan, the young people rehearse weekly for months in Tel Aviv, under the

direction of entertainment professionals. By the end of the rehearsal period, they have attained the level of a professional entertainment troupe. A unique aspect of the Tzofim Friendship Caravan is the relationship that can be formed with the community. The local chapter strives to develop a partnership between Israelis and Americans from different ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Housing for the Scouts is arranged with a cross-section of local Jewish families. The hosting relationship goes beyond simply providing food and a bed. The host families become surrogate families during the Scouts’ stay. Combined with the opportunity for the Israeli teens to teach one-onone about Israel, this personal contact The members of the 2019 Tzofim (Israel is considered invaluable. Scouts) Friendship Caravan. Local families have found that hosting an Israel Boy or Girl Scout, Caravan is celebrating 100 years of who are all 17 and going into their scouting with the theme of “100 years senior year of high school, can create of connection.” The three Caravans who lasting memories. will crisscross America will be named This summer, the Tzofim Friendship after famous Israeli musicians.

Jewish Music and Cultural Festival c/o Jewish Federation of Central New York 5655 Thompson Rd. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-445-2040 ext. 114 E-mail: jmacsyracuse@gmail.com Website: www.syracusejewishfestival. org The 20th Annual Jewish Music and Cultural Festival will take place on the campus of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse on Sunday, September 15. This year’s festival will feature a variety of Jewish music,

including klezmer from Eastern Europe and contemporary Jewish music, On the Price Chopper Main Stage at 3 pm, “Boichik,” featuring Cantor Kari and Joe Eglash. In addition, Farah, West of Odessa, and the Keyna Hora Klezmer Band will play throughout the afternoon. Visit www.SyracuseJewishFestival.org for the complete schedule. Festival goers will have the opportunity to purchase an updated selection of Lower East Side kosher food, under Va’ad supervision, catered by The Oaks

See “Music” on page 9A

The 20th annual Jewish Music and Cultural Festival will take place on the campus of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse on Sunday, September 15. The Susan Hoffman Watts Jewish Ensemble performed in 2018.

Judaic Heritage Center of Central New York 5730 Commons Park Dr. East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: Howard Port, president, 315449-1200 The Judaic Heritage Center was chartered in 2004 by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to operate as a historical society and a nonprofit educational corporation. The JHC has a 501(c) (3) federal tax exemption. Its mission is to preserve and disseminate the heritage of the Central New York Jewish community, with the goals of (a) fostering intergenerational awareness and knowledge of the community’s history and (b) making this history come alive through publications, lectures and exhibits. The JHC has been collaborating with the Onondaga Historical Association to archive and preserve the JHC’s collection of Jewish manuscripts, photographs, historical documents, artifacts, letters, maps, books, audiotapes and other records relating to the history and culture of the

At right: The Judaic H e r i t a g e C e n t e r ’s permanent exhibit at the Onondaga Historical Association. The exhibit consists of two parts: a comprehensive wall display and a continually expanding databank of historical materials re c e i v e d f ro m t h e community.

Jews in the area. The archived materials housed at OHA are available for public viewing and research by appointment. As one of its earlier projects, the JHC conducted video interviews of local Jewish veterans of World War II and created a permanent archive of their stories. In 2012, the JHC published “A Place That Lives Only in Memory,” written by William Marcus. This book traces the history of Jewish immigrants who lived and worked in Syracuse’s 15th Ward during the 19th and 20th centuries, and who contributed to this region’s and the country’s growth and prosperity. The contents of the book are based on an earlier JHC exhibit about the old Jewish neighborhood of the 15th Ward. In 2014, the JHC completed a 90-minute documentary video titled “Stories from the Syracuse Jewish Community.” This was followed, two years later, by a second 90-minute documentary video, See “Heritage” on page 12A

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Syracuse Chapter of Hadassah

Contact: Elaine Dubroff (www.hadassah.org) Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold. Hadassah works to advance health and medicine in Israel and promote healthy living in the U.S. It also works to define Zionism for the 21st century and to train and mentor the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. Hadassah projects in Israel include: Hadassah Medical Organization, a world-renowned medical complex in Jerusalem, which provides medical

care to more than one million patients a year. It has a non-discrimination policy, providing medical care to both Jews and Palestinians, and is a major employer of Palestinians. HMO is internationally known for its pioneering medical research and its hospital, in addition to normal operations, has 20 operating rooms below ground that are impervious to biological and chemical attack. Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, which provides scholarships to train students in a variety of technical fields.

Youth Aliyah villages, which provide services to immigrants and at-risk children in Israel. Hadassah in the U.S. supports health advocacy, Jewish education and women’s issues. The organization also works to identify and encourage young leaders through Young Judaea and leadership training. It advocates on behalf of Israel, including at the U.N., sends influential secular leaders to Israel and sponsors curriculum watch for public school texts. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.

National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Syracuse Section Contact: Cantor Francine Berg Phone: 315-446-6612 E-mail: songberg@hotmail.com The National Council of Jewish Women is a national organization of volunteers and advocates which, inspired by Jewish values, strives to improve the quality of life for women, children and families, and safeguards individual rights and freedoms. Founded in 1893, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change – championing the needs of women, children and families, and taking a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s and human rights, and reproductive freedom. Among the challenges Americans and the world face are: poverty, injustice and violence. Although significant, these challenges are not insurmountable. Committed to social justice, peace and human rights, NCJW hopes to leave the world a safer, more inclusive and more prosperous global community. Locally, the Greater Syracuse Section annually honors a woman in the community with the Hannah G. Solomon Award, which is given to someone who has changed the lives of others through leadership efforts and services on a community level. Cheryl Schotz was the 2018 recipient. Beginning in 2008, a tradition was instituted at the Hannah G. Solomon luncheon, when attendees were asked to bring items for the Onondaga County Child Protection Services Agency to the luncheon.

The first year was a successful community event. Suitcases were collected for children involved in the child protective system. In subsequent years, luncheon attendees were asked to donate children’s clothing and outerwear, as well as baby items, to Onondaga County Children’s Division. At the Hannah G. Solomon luncheon honoring Cheryl Schotz, the NCJW, Greater Syracuse Section continued its efforts on behalf of youngsters in Central New York by asking members and luncheon guests to bring items to donate to McCarthy@Beard, a program run by the Syracuse City School District. In addition, NCJW, Greater Syracuse Section, was the recipient of a $2,000 Pomeranz, Shankman, and Martin Charitable Foundation grant asking NCJW to raise an additional $1,000. These funds were used to purchase staple necessities for foster children in Onondaga County’s Children’s Division. With the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc. grant and the challenge grant, more than $3,000 worth of winter clothing and other necessities were donated to the county program. The Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc. has made this same financial commitment for the Hannah G. Solomon awards event that will take place in the fall of 2019. NCJW was also the recipient of an additional $1,000 from the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc. to be given to the CNY Diaper Bank to purchase

At left: Some of the items donated by members and luncheon guests for McCarthy@Beard, a program run by the Syracuse City School District.

Music Catering. There will be many activities for children all day, including large and new larger puppets by the Robert Rogers Puppet Theater, and games and face painting hosted by the Jewish Community Center. Check the JMAC website for updated information. Vendors will sell a variety of items at all price points and the local Jewish community organizations will once again be represented with information tables. Interested vendors should contact Judith Stander at 315-445-2040, ext. 114, for information.

In 2018, Cheryl Schotz received the Hannah G. Solomon Award from National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Syracuse Section President Cantor Francine Berg. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Feldman) diapers for low-income families in Central New York. NCJW was one of the founding organizations of the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology in the 1960s. The organization then funded and helped with the creation of the museum’s children’s room. For more information about NCJW, contact Cantor Francine Berg at songberg@hotmail.com.

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The festival is free, thanks to sponsors that include contributions from community JMAC supporters, Jewish Federation of Central New York; CNY Arts; the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse; the Paul B. and Georgina H. Roth Charitable Foundation; the Reisman Foundation; a grant from State Senator John DeFrancisco; Key Bank; and the Pomeranz, Shankman, Martin Charitable Foundation, Inc. Corporate sponsors include Price Chopper, M&T Bank and the Jewish Observer.

L-r: Sylvia Gilman, Michael Gilman, Sue Gordon, Cindy Goldstein, Marilyn Novins and JoAnn Grower were among the Temple Adath Yeshurun Hazak members who attended the play “Mamma Mia” on February 24 at the Central New York Playhouse.

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University-Affiliated Organizations Hillel at Syracuse University Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life 102 Walnut Pl. Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: 315-422-5082 Fax: 315-422-5083 E-mail: hillel@syr.edu Website: www.syracusehillel.org Building business hours: Mon.Thurs. 10 am-6 pm, Fri. 10 am-5 pm Executive Director: Jillian Juni Rabbi: Joel Goldstein Syracuse Hillel enriches the lives of undergraduate and graduate students in Syracuse so that they many enrich the Jewish people and the world. Syracuse Hillel impacts students through inno-

vative engagement strategies, dynamic Shabbat and holiday experiences, vibrant social and Israel programming, tzedek (justice) initiatives and meaningful Jewish learning that make Judaism’s sacred tradition relevant to their lives as college students. These experiences empower students to become the next generation of Jewish leaders as they nurture and strengthen their Jewish identity, and their connection to the Jewish people and the state of Israel. Syracuse Hillel cultivates the potential within every Jewish student to live a meaningful and productive life guided by Jewish values and wisdom.

Syracuse Hillel holds a Passover seder annually in the Syracuse University Dome.

In addition to focusing its efforts on the 3,000 Jewish students attending Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Hillel also serves other regional academic institutions, including SUNY Upstate Medical University and Le Moyne College. Syracuse Hillel also offers Jewish experiences to the Syracuse Jewish

community and the community at large. The Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life is a 16,000-square foot facility located at the corner of Walnut Place and Harrison Street. For information about upcoming events, contact the Hillel office at 315422-5082, or visit Hillel’s website, www. syracusehillel.org.

FreshFest, a program run through Syracuse Hillel, is the largest pre-orientation program at Syracuse University. Students participate in activities that help them acclimate to life as a student at Syracuse University, and build friendships that last during their time at Syracuse and beyond.

Jewish Studies Program at Syracuse University 441 Hall of Languages Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244-1170 Phone: 315-443-2014 Fax: 315-443-8093 Website: http://asacademics.syr. edu/JewishStudies/requirements_ JewishStudy.html Director: Zachary Braiterman E-mail: zbraiter@syr.edu Administrative Support: Arts and Sciences Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Programs The Jewish Studies Program at Syracuse University offers a wide variety of classes, a minor in Jewish studies and a major in modern Jewish studies. The interdisciplinary program explores Jewish history, culture and religion. Faculty research and teaching focus on the Hebrew Bible, modern Hebrew and Yiddish fiction, European and American literature, Israel studies, and modern Judaic thought and culture.

The director is Zachary Braiterman. Core faculty members include B.G. Rudolph Endowed Chair Ken Frieden, Harvey Teres, Miriam Elman, James Watts and Laurence Thomas, with affiliated faculty members and adjunct instructors Stephanie Shirilan, Erella Brown-Sofer, Samuel D. Gruber, Michal Downie, Michael Barkun (emeritus), Alan Goldberg (emeritus), Amos Kiewe, Jaklin Kornfilt, Yüksel Sezgin and Karina von Tippelskirch. The program depends upon generous support from the Holstein Family Endowment, the Harrison G. Levin Endowment and the Arlene and R. Raymond Rothman Endowment. The Benjamin Fellowship underwrites an assistantship for graduate work in Judaic studies. In addition, the annual B.G. Rudolph Lecture in Jewish Studies, inaugurated in 1962, has brought speakers such as Israeli writers Etgar Keret and Aharon Appelfeld, and Professors Robert Alter, Benjamin

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Harshav, Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, Menachem Lorberbaum and Galit Hasan-Roken to the university. Among the program events are lectures on campus, field trips and klezmer concerts. Graduate and undergraduate students may submit Holocaust-related essays to the annual Kalina Prize competition. The

Jewish Studies Program works closely with Syracuse University Press on the book series “Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music and Art.” Faculty members offer numerous lectures and presentations in the community, and the program played a key role in raising funds for the Norwich Jewish Center Restoration Project.

Sorkin Chabad House 825 Ostrom Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: Rabbi Zalman Ives 315-991 8377, Rabbi Yaakov Rapoport 315424-0363 Secondary address: 113 Berkeley Dr. Syracuse, NY 13210 Services: Fridays, 6:30 pm; Saturday minyan 10:30 am, followed by Shabbat dinner or lunch. During June, July and August and for holidays, call before Shabbat to confirm time and availability of services. E-mail: chabad@syr.edu, zalmanives@gmail.com Website: For undergrads www. chabadsu.com, for grad programs chabadsyracuse.com. Facebook: Chabad House at Syracuse University Rabbi Yaakov and Chanie Rapoport, senior rabbi and co-directors Rabbi Zalman and Sorah Ives, program directors for undergrads. The Sorkin Chabad House offers a Jewish “home away from home” atmosphere where students can enjoy Shabbat and holiday meals, coupled with conversation and stories. The Shabbat table, one of the many Chabad functions, is a setting for young Jewish men and women to meet and socialize. Whether on a Friday night or during the week, guest speakers provide an opportunity for students to expand their horizons, meet new people and become more Jewishly connected. The Sorkin Chabad House includes the Charney Great Room for Shabbat meals, classes and other gatherings; the Weinstein Davening Center; and the Chava Rapoport Kitchen, where the

Shabbat and yom tov meals are prepared. There is also a student lounge, library and activity room. Guest speakers have recently included Doron Kornbluth, author of “Why Marry Jewish,” and speakers in the past were Zvi Bielski, son of Zus Bielski, one of the Bielski partisan brothers whose story was told in the movie “Defiance”; Dan Alon, one of the five surviving Israeli athletes of the ‘72 Munich Olympics massacre; Rabbi Laibl Wolf, an international lecturer on Jewish mysticism; and Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, author of “Bringing Heaven Down to Earth.” The Sorkin Chabad House’s primary activities include Shabbat and yom tov services (Friday night and Saturday minyan); Shabbat and yom tov meals; challah baking; weekly “pita and parasha” classes; a series of classes on “What do Jews Believe?”; Jewish holiday information tables in the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University campus; falafel night; Holocaust Awareness Week; World of Good Campaign; the Sukkamobile on campus; Jewish Heritage Week and book fair; Chanukah menorah distribution; mishloach manot and shmurah matzah distribution; Seder-to-Go; and anti-missionary programs and literature. The Sorkin Chabad House is constantly introducing new programs, such as a Jewish scribal arts demonstration in the Schine Student Center. The Chabad/Hillel women’s Rosh Chodesh group gives young Jewish women at Syracuse University the opportunity to bake traditional foods, such as Shabbat challah and Purim hamantashen, and explore their Jewish heritage through discussion and mitzvot. See “Chabad” on page 14A

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113 Berkeley Dr. Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: 315-424-0363 Secondary address: Chabad Judaic Center of Fayetteville, 511 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066 E-mail: rabbirap@gmail.com Website: chabadsyracuse.com Director: Rabbi Yaakov Rapoport Educational Director: Chanie Rapoport Chabad-Lubavitch of Central New York is the Syracuse branch of Chabad-Lubavitch International. Chabad is actively working to assure a Jewish tomorrow by bringing Jews closer to the joy of Torah and Jewish traditions in more than 63 countries. Chabad’s underlying doctrine is ahavat Yisrael – love, care and concern for the Jewish people. Pioneers in reaching out to Jews and Jewish communities, Chabad makes no distinction between Jews – all are welcome.

Chabad’s mission is to enrich the Jewish identity of each and every Jew regardless of affiliation or level of observance. Chabad’s primary activities include Kosher Awareness Week; home kashering service; mezuzah authenticity check; provision of kosher mezuzot and tefillin; public Chanukah menorah lightings in Hanover Square, Hancock Airport, and area malls and shopping centers; olive oil pressing workshop; hospital and nursing home visitations; community Purim dinner; Passover experience and model matzah bakery; Jewish life exhibit at the New York State Fair; shofar making workshops; bat mitzvah club; publication of the Jewish art calendar and the Jewish holiday guide newspaper; and various ongoing classes on Torah and mysticism. The most important mitzvah or commandment in Judaism is to learn Torah. Chabad offers multiple adult education classes, including “In the Garden of Torah,” a weekly Torah study class held at the Chabad Judaic

56 Franklin Ave. Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: 315-342-3330 Cell: 315-236-2116 E-mail: rabbi@jewishoswego.org Website: www.JewishOswego.org Directors: Rabbi Yossi and Chana Madvig Friday dinner: September-May at 5:30 pm (students only) Saturday kiddush/lunch: September-May at 12:30 pm (everyone welcome); June, July and August, call first to confirm availability. Ten years ago, Rabbi Yaakov Rapoport, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Central New York, selected Rabbi Yossi and Chana Madvig as directors of Chabad of Oswego. The organization is dedicated to helping strengthen the feeling of Jewish community in Oswego in every way possible. Chabad of Oswego offers weekly Shabbat meals, complete with singing, stories and inspiration. The warm

and friendly atmosphere has earned it a reputation as a “home away from home” for students and families alike. Chabad of Oswego offers educational opportunities that give students a chance to connect to their rich heritage though stimulating Jewish learning. For Oswego community children, there is a Hebrew school, holiday story and craft hour, and bar or bat mitzvah lessons for pre-teens. The Chabad House also hosts a Jewish lending library with novels, biographies, books on Jewish philosophy, Jewish history and Jewish law. To find a book, call Chabad or search its database at www.librarything.com. If you’re in or near the Oswego area, give the rabbi and rebbetzin a call, and visit Oswego’s Jewish oasis.

The Model Matzah Bakery is an annual event organized worldwide by Chabad Lubavitch in which rabbis and rabbinical students conduct matzah-making workshops for children in the days leading up to Passover. In 2018, Connor Kinsella delivered his matzah to be baked at the Model Matzah Bakery at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center’s Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program.

The Ahavath Achim Mikvah provides Central New York with a beautiful and modern mikvah that maintains an ancient custom. The mikvah corresponds to the mikvahs found in Israel that are more than 2,000 years old. A mikvah is considered a crucial component of a Jewish community, serving as the mainstay of family purity and as the culminating activity of traditional conversions. The Ahavath Achim Mikvah is used by new brides, converts and families who follow Jewish family purity values and traditions. It is also available on the eve of the High Holidays, as well as on Friday afternoons for men who wish to undergo a ritual purification as part of their spiritual preparation. The mikvah is a community facility serving all of Central New York and is used by visitors from all over the world. Those interested in using the mikvah – or learning about this ancient, beautiful and meaningful tradition – can contact Rose Rosenzweig at 315-475-

The Ahavath Achim Mikvah is on the grounds of Menorah Park. 7606, Chanie Rapoport at 315-424-0363 or Janice Levy at 315-329-0191.

Center in Fayetteville, on Wednesdays at 7 pm; and a weekly downtown lunch and learn on the “Psychology of the Soul,” at 499 S. Warren St., on Thursdays at noon. Chabad also offers a number of six-week mini-series throughout the year on topics such as “Introduction to Jewish Mysticism,” “What do Jews Believe,” “Fundamentals of Jewish Faith,” “Introduction to the Talmud,” “Light Out of Darkness” and “The Other Side of the Holocaust.” Chabad also offers one-on-one tutorials on Jewish prayer; how to put on tefillin; the fundamentals of Judaism; and other areas of Jewish knowledge. For children, there is the Chaya Mushka Children and Youth Lending Library at the New Chabad Judaic Center in Fayetteville. Chabad also offers for sale (by appointment) books and Judaica, in addition to mezuzot and tefillin at the Chabad Judaic Center. Call 424-0363 for more information.

Chabad of Oswego

The Syracuse Va’ad Ha’ir 4313 E. Genesee St. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-6194 E-mail: rabbi@stocsyracuse.org Rav Hamachshir (Rabbinic Administrator): Rabbi Evan Shore The Syracuse Va’ad Ha’ir provides kosher supervision to products and institutions, certifying them for the kosher consumer. Mashgichim (supervisors) are employed by the Va’ad Ha’ir to ensure that establishments adhere to the highest standards before the symbol certifying acceptability can be applied. The following are the local establishments under the Syracuse Va’ad Ha’ir: CONSUMER CLIENTS: Bagel Lovers Inc. (Ithaca) BJ’S Bakery (only items marked with a KOF-K sticker) Carvel, East Genesee St., DeWitt Fins and Tails Seafood Store (fresh whole fish only) Harrison Bakery Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center Senior Apartments Inc. (The Inn) Jewish Community Center of Syracuse Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center at Menorah Park The Jim and Arlene Gerber Bistro at Menorah Park: breakfast, lunch and dinner available Jewish Home of Central New York, Residential Living Inc. (The Oaks) Olive on Brooklea (Olive oils that are marked as kosher) Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life at Syracuse University INDUSTRIAL CLIENTS: Benbow Chemical Packaging Inc. Express Wash Inc. General Chemical LLC Decorated Cookie Company/Corsos Cookies Natrium Products Inc. Keith Titus Corporation – Page The Va’ad also provides kashrut supervision services on a one-time basis to any agency requiring such services. To receive up-to-date kashrut news, updates and alerts, e-mail jedda@aol.com. Those with any kashrut questions, concerns or problems should contact Rabbi Evan Shore at rabbi@stocsyracuse.org or 315-446-6194.

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Synagogues Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas Location: 18 Patsy Ln., Jamesville, NY 13078 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 271, DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-9570 E-mail: manager@cbscs.org Website: www.cbscs.org Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9 am-5 pm, Fri. 9 am-4 pm, closed Tues. Rabbi: Andrew Pepperstone – rabbi@cbscs.org Rabbi’s Study: 315-446-5125 Rabbi Emeritus: Daniel A. Jezer President: Jef Sneider – president@ cbscs.org Program Director – Melissa Harkavy – director@cbscs.org An inclusive egalitarian congregation, CBS-CS strives to promote Jewish values – encouraging the religious, educational and social growth of its members by offering a variety of interactive religious services, educational offerings and social events with the aim of building community and enriching the life of each member. CBS-CS works to engage and support people from all walks of Jewish life, regardless of knowledge or background. Members of the community are welcome to attend services and participate in the many educational, holiday and social events offered. Service Schedule Friday Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv services are at 6 pm, preceded by asefat Shabbat (schmoozing and a quick nosh) at 5:45 pm; Shabbat services on Saturday at 9:30 am; and the Syracuse daily Conservative service on Sunday at 9 am. The community is invited to services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as all major Jewish holidays. There is babysitting

on Shabbat mornings and during the High Holidays. Clergy Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone, CBSCS’s spiritual leader, sees the synagogue as an entry point into Jewish life for everyone and seeks to establish meaningful relationships with, and between, members of the congregation. Ritual Life CBS-CS encourages the active participation of congregants of all ages in all aspects of services, including frequent interactive Torah study. Once a month, Shirat Shabbat gives participants a musically enhanced Friday evening experience with nigunim, chanting and acoustic guitar and percussion. Children frequently participate in joyful youth services, including Playful Prayer (under 6), Shabbat Hadorot (over 6) and It’s Cool to Daven in Shul (high school). Monthly Shabbat dinners foster a sense of community. Additionally, people gather monthly for a Shabbat morning meditation. Following services, there is a light kiddush lunch when congregants stay longer to schmooze, play games and participate in Lunch and Learn programs. Home minyanim, as well as meals, are arranged for families sitting shiva after the death of a loved one. Jewish Festivals Jewish festival celebrations are geared to all ages, from introspective events for Tisha B’Av and Selichot, to the musical celebration of Simchat Torah. Cantor Paula Pepperstone serves as the hazzan for Selichot, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as major festivals. There are multi-generational celebrations for Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu B’Shevat, Purim and Shavuot.

The Oys and Joys group (families with children under 5) enjoyed a Hebrew-infused day at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Religious School The CBS-CS Religious School, which meets Sunday mornings from 9 am-noon, provides educational experiences that seek to be warm, inviting, thought-provoking, creative, flexible and interactive, and helps connect students to their Jewish heritage, culture and community. Each Sunday morning ends with an interactive multi-media prayer service. Students in third-seventh grades attend the Syracuse Community Hebrew School on Wednesday, and many students in eighth-12 th grades choose to attend the rabbi Jacob Epstein School of Jewish Studies. Youth Programming CBS-CS seeks to transmit a love of Judaism to its children through enjoyable and meaningful activities, and to establish a sense of community among their families. The Oys and Joys group

Heritage

Artist-in-Residence Joey Weisenberg led the congregation in song during Havdalah.

“People and Places of the Syracuse Jewish Community.” Both were created and filmed by photojournalist and professional videographer Jay Lurie. The Marcus book and Lurie videos may be purchased at the OHA, at several local synagogue gift shops and at the office of Howard Port. In 2017, the JHC collaborated with the Onondaga Historical Association to create a permanent exhibit at the OHA titled “From Laying the Foundation to Forging Ahead: Jewish Contributions to Syracuse and Onondaga County.” A wall display summarizes the community’s history and highlights some of the business leaders,

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The staff is confident that there is no educational challenge that cannot be addressed. The rabbis and cantors from the three sponsoring congregations share a combined message, “The SCHS was created to provide a high-quality Jewish education to the Jewish students in our community. When we commit to educating our children, we are investing in the future of the Jewish people. This is an opportunity for our students to learn in an engaging environment and develop strong Jewish identities that will carry into adulthood. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and it is important that we respect and understand our differences, as well as what we have in common. ‘Haverim kol Yisrael,’ all Jews are connected, one to another and we are all part of the Jewish community. By working together, we can strengthen our community.”

(families with children under 5) meets monthly to play and explore Judaism. Additionally, Kadima and USY (United Synagogue Youth), the Conservative movement’s youth groups, engage preteens and teens in social and educational activities, including regional conventions and community service projects. CBS-CS seeks to keep post-high school young adults connected to Jewish life with holiday mailings. Adult Programming Adult programming offers an extensive program of courses and lectures taught by Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone, other Jewish professionals, outside specialists, and many talented and knowledgeable congregants. CBS-CS is an active member of the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (or ACTS) and InterFaith Works. See “CBS-CS” on page 15A

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entertainment personalities, and sports icons who excelled locally and went on to achieve national and international renown. Supplementing the wall display are three touch-screen computers offering a potentially limitless amount of additional, searchable information. This exhibit may be viewed during regular OHA hours. The JHC is seeking volunteers to help with its mission and is seeking more memorabilia to add to its collection. Community members are asked to consider volunteering and/or contributing. For more information, contact Howard Port at 315-449-1200 or Sidney Lipton at 315-682-8489. Continued from page 6A

The SCHS is open to all Jewish children, whether they are members of the three organizing synagogues or not. For more information, or to become involved with the SCHS, contact Education Director Alison Bronstein at schs. syracuse@gmail.com; any of the board members listed below; or the rabbi or president of CBS-CS (315-446-9570), TAY (315-445-0002), or TC (315-4759952). The Board of Directors includes Jeanette Myshrall, president; Sam Young, past president; Steve Volinsky, treasurer; Jennifer Hirsch, secretary; Andrea Knoller, Joely Kuss, Rebecca Oppedisano, Rachael Porter and Laurie Horowitz. Ex officio board members include the clergy and education directors from each synagogue, as well as the SCHS education director. To find out more, visit the website www.syracusecommunityhebrewschool.com.

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Temple Adath Yeshurun 450 Kimber Rd. Syracuse, NY 13224-1899 Phone: 315-445-0002 Fax: 315-446-0667 E-mail: info@adath.org Website: www.adath.org Religious School: 315-445-0038 Rothschild Early Childhood Center: 315-445-0049 Rabbi: Yehoshua Zehavi (effective 7/1/19) – rabbizehavi@adath.org Rabbi Emeritus: Paul Drazen, z”l Cantor: Esa Jaffe – ejaffe@adath.org Director of Education: Esa Jaffe – school@adath.org Executive Director: Barbara S. Simon – barbara@adath.org Temple Co-Presidents: Chaim Jaffe and Andrea Knoller Director Rothschild Early Childhood Center: Alicia C. Gross – alicia@ adath.org Temple Adath Yeshurun, “Congregation of the Righteous,” a Conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, serves the spiritual, educational and social needs of its members and provides a gathering place for the people of Central New York. It was founded in 1867 and the current building, designed by architect Percival Goodman, was dedicated on June 20, 1971. Temple Adath Yeshurun is a member of the USCJ-Ruderman Inclusion Action Community. Its building is fully accessible for wheelchair users, is equipped with a hearing assistance system, and provides large print prayer books and transliterated prayer books. Service Schedule Temple Adath hosts Syracuse’s Conservative daily egalitarian services (co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas) Monday through

Friday at 7:15 am (followed by breakfast) and 5:30 pm. Sunday services are at 9 am (at CBS-CS) and 5:30 pm. Kabbalat Shabbat services are held on Fridays at 5:30 pm. Shabbat morning services are at 9:15 am, with Mincha following. Babysitting is available every Shabbat. Mishpacha Shabbat is a monthly program for youth that includes a tot service, junior congregation for children in kindergarten-sixth grades, and participation by b’nai mitzvah and teens in the main service. TAY has a long history of using music to enhance services and prayers. Several times a year, Cantor Esa Jaffe, accompanied by a klezmer-style band, leads a high-energy Friday night service, Shabbat in the Round, as well as musical Shabbatot on Saturday mornings. The TAY lay choir often participates in Shabbat and yom tov services. There is open seating for High Holiday services and youth services are offered, as well as babysitting. L’Dor V’Dor… Our Youth, Our Future TAY invests considerable resources in nurturing its young people. Tot Shabbat, a monthly Friday night child-oriented service, is followed by a dinner. Torah Tots, from birth-age 5, is geared to the celebration of holidays. Thee TAY Religious School includes grades pre-kindergarten-seventh grade and meets on Sundays from 9 am-noon. It is an inclusive school that provides accommodations to students with diverse learning needs. The hands-on, interactive curriculum teaches Hebrew reading, prayer, Bible, Israel, lifecycle events, Jewish holidays and music. Sixth-graders learn trope, and there are b’nai mitzvah programs and workshops for sixth-graders and their parents during the year. TAY co-sponsors the See “TAY” on page 14A

L-r: Kyla Cooper, Rachel Scheer, Rose Scheer, Peri Lowenstein, Sophie Scheer and Jonah Jaffe baked hamantashen.

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Temple Concord

910 Madison St. Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: 315-475-9952 Fax: 315-475-9954 E-mail: office@templeconcord.org Website: www.templeconcord.org Office Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9 am-5 pm, Fri. 9 am-3:30 pm Rabbi: Daniel J. Fellman – rabbifellman@templeconcord.org Cantor/Educator: Cantor Kari Siegel Eglash – cantoreglash@ templeconcord.org President: Ken Steiger – president@ templeconcord.org Executive Director: Cheri Lass – executivedirector@templeconcord.org Founded in 1839, Temple Concord, the only Central New York congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, is the ninth oldest Jewish congregation still active in the United States. Temple Concord serves a large and diverse membership from Central New York. Everyone is welcome, be they Jews by birth or by choice, someone seeking to learn about Judaism, or someone who is part of an interfaith relationship. The synagogue is alive with people of all ages studying and singing, connecting, laughing, learning about Judaism; studying Hebrew; or conversing with friends during the oneg Shabbat or outside the Judaica shop on a Sunday morning. Lifelong Learning Adults regularly participate in workshops and classes, including Torah study every Saturday morning before Shabbat worship, Tuesday Talmud at 12:30 pm and regular Sunday morning classes taught by Rabbi Daniel Fellman, all of which offer an opportunity for Jews and other community members to learn about Judaism and its customs, culture, theology, values

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and history. Sessions for those interested in conversion are available. Adult Hebrew classes offer multiple levels of Hebrew that teach an understanding of Jewish liturgy, along with building Hebrew fluency and translation skills. The synagogue offers high quality, educational experiences for youths of all ages. Parents and the youngest children of the congregation gather for a monthly Tot Shabbat, family dinners and monthly programs for preschoolers. Temple Concord is home to the community’s largest religious school. Children in kindergarten through seventh grades meet Sunday from 9 am-noon. Temple Concord’s students in third through seventh grades participate in the Syracuse Community Hebrew School, a joint venture with other area synagogues, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, from 4-6 pm. Temple Concord also participates in the Rabbi Jacob Epstein School for Jewish Studies. Building upon classroom curricula, programs are offered for families to build connections with each other and integrate the lessons learned in the classroom into everyday life. Temple Concord offers many opportunities for families to connect to each other, as well as to the rich Jewish tradition through Shabbat meals, Havdalah and Shabbaton programs, and holiday events. Gan is a toddler and preschool program filled with learning through art, movement, stories and music. It takes place one Sunday per month from 10:30 am-noon. JYG (Junior Youth Group) and TYCon (Temple Youth of Concord), for children in fifth-12th grades, plan social, educational and social action activities. TYCon teens regularly participate in See “TC” on page 18A

Rabbi Daniel Fellman took a group of students to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, DC (the political and legislative outreach arm of Reform Judaism in the United States).

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4313 E. Genesee St. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-6194 Rabbi: Evan Shore Rabbi’s e-mail: Rabbi@stocsyracuse. org Shul’s e-mail: Info@stocsyracuse.org President’s e-mail: President@ stocsyracuse.org Website: www.stocsyracuse.org President: Elizabeth Steciak Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse is a centrist Orthodox synagogue affiliated with the Union of Orthodox Congregations of America. Congregants come from a wide range of religious backgrounds; all are welcome to explore the beauty of tradition and the richness and modern-day relevance of Jewish scholarship and lifestyle. Service Schedule Monday-Friday 6:45 am (Rosh Chodesh 6:30 am); Sunday and legal holidays 8 am; Saturday 9 am (9:15 am winter); weekday afternoon service: approximately 15 minutes before sunset, with the exception of 7:15 pm throughout the summer. Call the shul office, or check the website for exact times. STOCS maintains daily morning and afternoon minyanim throughout the year. The past year has offered robust and varied programming, including a series of four discussions led by Rabbi Evan

Shore with topics such as “Does Judaism have room for those with doubts about God?” and “Tikkun Olam: What it is and what it isn’t.” The Second Annual Great Big Challah Bake included participants from across the community who expressed their creative baking talents with the guidance of Shira Shenberger. A Shabbaton led by the beloved first Central New York Torah MiTzion Kollel couple straight from Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Uri and Yocheved Cohen, gave the participants a multiplicity of ways to think about things they might take for granted. A book club was launched this year and, with its range of new and classic selections, has proved very popular. Shabbat and holiday dinners and luncheons are held throughout the year. Learning is central at STOCS. Rabbi Shore conducts weekly classes on the parasha, “Jewish Thought” and halachah (Jewish law), and shares words of Torah at every minyan. STOCS members are actively involved in community organizations and pro-Israel activism. They play a leading role in establishing and ensuring the ongoing viability of the eruv. For programming and membership information, visit the website, which also provides a number of informative articles and videos; e-mail the rabbi; or call the shul office. Guests are always warmly welcomed.

Regional Synagogues Congregation Degel Israel 557 Thompson Blvd. Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-782-2860 website: www.watertownsynagogue.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WatertownSynagogue President: Mary Tucker 315-486-7137 Established in the early 1890s and originally called Standard of Israel, Congregation Degel Israel is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue serving the Jewish community of the North Country. Congregation Degel Israel celebrates Friday night Shabbat the first and third Fridays at 7 pm, occasional Saturday morning Shabbat services and all holidays, including High Holiday services. Guests are always welcome. Call the synagogue for more information.

Temple Beth-El – Geneva 755 South Main St. Geneva, NY 14456 Phone: 315-789-2945 Website: www.BethElGeneva.org E-mail: BethElGeneva@gmail.com Rabbi: Ann Landowne E-mail: rabbiann.tbegeneva@gmail.com President: Donna Cator E-mail: dcator@frontier.com Temple Beth-El of Geneva is an open and inclusive congregation that strives to be a center for Jewish life in Geneva and surrounding communities in the Finger Lakes. The synagogue is located on the shores of Seneca Lake. The spiritual leader of Temple Beth-El is Rabbi Ann Landowne. The congregation is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Visit the website (www.BethElGeneva.org) and sign up for the synagogue’s weekly e-mail. Call the synagogue at 315-789-2945 for further information. Services are held most Friday evenings at 7:30 pm, with an early family service once a month. Torah study is often held on Shabbat mornings at 10:30 am. Prior to attending, call or check the website to confirm the schedule.

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Purim at STOCS: Norman Poltenson had more than 100 people “rolling in the aisles” as he performed a shpiel with “musical” backup from Carl Rosenzweig on the washtub bass and Jack Lyon on the washboard at the STOCS Purim dinner. Amira Goldberg, as Appalachian Queen Esther, and Rabbi Evan Shore as Hillbilly Haman, added to the fun. L-r: Carl Rosenzweig, Norman Poltenson, Jack Lyon, Amira Goldberg (partially hidden) and Rabbi Evan Shore.

Chabad

In the past few years, three new Chabad Houses, branches of Chabad House at SU, have opened in the Central New York area, in addition to Chabad of Oswego, which opened nine years ago, under the directorship of Rabbi Yossi and Chana Madvig. The new Chabad houses are Chabad of Clinton, 8 Dwight Ave., Clinton, NY 13323-1614 (315-381-3491), under the directorship of Rabbi Diddy and Devorah Waks, serving the Jewish students and faculty at Hamilton College; Chabad of Madison County, Campus Chabad House, 58 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346 (315-825-9012),

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Syracuse Community Hebrew School for students in third through seventh grades. The United Synagogue Youth program (grades nine-12) and Kadima group (sixth-eighth grades) provide settings for young people to enjoy social events and participate in community service projects. The TAY Rothschild Early Childhood Center offers a free, optional Jewish enrichment program on Tuesdays and Fridays that is open to the wider Syracuse Jewish community. The RECC provides childcare for children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. It uses a Reggio-inspired curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten through handson activities and project-based learning. A school-age program for 5-12-year-olds is also offered for before- and after-school, and during school breaks. Camp Rothschild is geared toward 5-12-year-olds and a C.I.T. program is offered for children aged 13-15. Preschool children take part in the summer camp experience with the addition of water play or swimming added to their normal routine, as well as extra time in the nature-based outdoor classroom and garden. Congregational Activities TAY offers a range of social, cultural

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under the directorship of Rabbi Shmuly and Chaya Haskelevich, serving the Jewish students and faculty at Colgate University; and Chabad of Cortland, 28 Pleasant St., Cortland, NY 13045 (607-218-5118), under the directorship of Rabbi Mendel and Nechama Deena Hecht, serving the Jewish community of Cortland, and the Jewish students and faculty at SUNY Cortland. The Sorkin Chabad House also works in conjunction with the Mayanot Institute in recruiting and sending Jewish students on Birthright Israel. Chabad now also offers a new program, IsraeLinks, for those not eligible for Birthright. Continued from page 13A

and educational programming. Adult Jewish learning programs, movies of Jewish interest; and lectures are open to the community and held throughout the year. L’Dor V’Dor Shabbat provides a multi-generational service and study. Other programming includes scholar-in-residence programs, Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an annual Chanukah dinner and Hava Nagrilla, an annual barbecue prepared by the men of the congregation. Social Organizations The TAY Sisterhood sponsors educational and social events, and its rummage sales are considered the best garage sales in town and provide resources for TAY. The TAY Hazak group for adults 55 and above has more than 100 active participants who gather monthly for movies, lectures, concerts, and local and regional excursions. The TAY Men’s Club provides community service opportunities through its blood drives. Temple Adath Yeshurun, an engaging, egalitarian Conservative congregation, provides the education, welcoming atmosphere and community that inspires its members to fulfill the words of Isaiah: “For My House shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”

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Syracuse area Jewish cemeteries

The following cemeteries as shown on the maps represent all the Jewish cemeteries in the community. Those with any questions regarding any of the cemeteries should call the Syracuse Jewish Cemeteries Association at 315-472-6341. Chevra Shas....................................................................... Jamesville Avenue ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Ahavath Achim.................................................................. Jamesville Avenue ...................................................................................... Foundation of Jewish Home of Central New York ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Anshe Sfard ...................................................................... (Beth El) Jamesville Avenue ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Workmens Circle............................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Adath Yeshurun................................................................. Jamesville Avenue and Thurber Street ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Frumah Packard ................................................................ Jamesville Avenue and Thurber Street ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Poiley Tzedeck ................................................................. Jamesville Avenue ....................................................................................... Temple Beth El ....................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Linas Hatzedeck................................................................ Jamesville Avenue ....................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Beth Israel.......................................................................... Colvin Street and Jamesville Avenue ...................................................................................... Temple Beth El ....................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Rosenbloom Cemetery...................................................... Colvin Street ...................................................................................... Temple Concord ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Beth El............................................................................... Upper and Lower ...................................................................................... Colvin Street and Hughes Place ...................................................................................... Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association Young Israel....................................................................... Oakwood Cemetery ...................................................................................... Jamesville Avenue Beth Sholom...................................................................... Oakwood Cemetery ...................................................................................... Comstock Avenue Temple Concord................................................................ Woodlawn Cemetery ...................................................................................... Grant Boulevard Thanks to Post 131, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S., for supplying the information. At left and below: Maps showing the locations of the cemeteries for which the Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Association is responsible. (Maps provided by Steven Sisskind)

KOSHER MEAT Frozen poultry products can be found at various locations in local markets, including: BJ’s Tops Price Chopper Wegmans Trader Joe’s Fresh beef and chicken can be purchased from: Price Chopper (corner of Midler Avenue and Erie Blvd. East location only) Carries a full line of fresh chicken, beef, veal and lamb. Wegmans in DeWitt Carries a full line of fresh chicken, beef, veal and lamb. Lipman’s Kosher Market 1482 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618, 585-2717886 Regular deliveries to Temple Adath Yeshurun and the JCC. Call Lipman’s for more information. BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS BJ’s in East Syracuse 4322 E Genesee St., Syracuse, 315-446-6047 Products marked with a hechsher only and bakery items marked with Kof K hechsher. (Bread baked in BJ’s’ ovens is not certified.) Also offers pre-packaged baked goods for the holidays. Carvel in DeWitt only Dunkin Donuts on Erie Blvd. (donuts only) Harrison’s Bakery 1306 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, 315-422-1468 Wegmans (The Va’ad does not certify the deli counter.) Price Chopper KOSHER WINE Upper Towne Center at Fayetteville, next to the YMCA, 315-637-8909 RESTAURANTS The Bistro at Menorah Park 4101 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 315-446-9111, ext. 255 Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life at Syracuse University 102 Walnut Pl., Syracuse, 315-422-5082 Holiday meals, in particular every day during Passover. Call for additional information regarding kosher dining at SU. Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt, 315-445-2360, ext. 104 Senior meals served Mon.-Fri. at noon. JCC Café Mon.-Fri. for takeout. Shabbat takeout meals weekly on Fridays. Call JCC for further information, 315445-2360. CATERERS The Oaks at Menorah Park 18 Arbor Ln., DeWitt, 315-449-3309 Providing on- and off-premise catering for kosher events. Traditions 315-656-5298 Providing on- and off-premise catering for kosher events. The Bakergirl Dessert Company Inc. 315-415-6328 Providing on-premise full and/or dessert-only catering for kosher events.

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CBS-CS Sisterhood and Hazak Sisterhood includes women of all ages and interests. The Sisterhood provides funds for synagogue activities, assists youth through camperships, and sponsors a wide range of programs throughout the year. Sisterhood plants a tree in Israel in honor of a new baby and provides the first Shabbat dinner for the family. CBS-CS Hazak provides a variety of activities with Jewish themes in the areas of entertainment, education and culture, as well as the opportunity to socialize, for adults ages 55 and over.

Hebrew InterestFree Loan

The Jewish Federation of Central New York has instituted the Hebrew Interest-Free Loan program to help Jewish people get past a temporary financial need. To learn more about the program or to see if you qualify, visit the Federation’s website, www. jewishfederationcny.org.

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The Epstein School is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central New York, parents of students, donors and the community’s synagogues. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. Enrollment is open to any student in grades eight-12, and information and registration are online at www.EpsteinCNY.org. The Epstein School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, or any other class of individuals protected by state and federal law, in any aspect of access to admissions, employment, financial aid, treatment of students in programs and activities, and other school administered programs. HUNT Real Estate ERA

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Senior Living Menorah Park

Hodes Way community and across cultural, physical 4101 E. Genesee St. and mental barriers to create a positive Syracuse, NY 13214 atmosphere where everyone can achieve Phone: 315-446-9111 daily living skills. Website: www.menorahparkofcny.com The Inn at Menorah Park Chief Executive Officer: Mary Ellen Director: Jonathan Gilmore Bloodgood Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 180 Meeting tomorrow’s needs for the next The Inn at Menorah Park, a licensed generation, Menorah Park is a non-profit, adult home and assisted living residence, non-sectarian, continuum-of-care campus enables residents to enjoy a home-like that goes beyond traditional care offered to environment with the reassurance that help active seniors. Serving the community for is always available to assist them. A caring 107 years, Menorah Park provides indestaff provides the support and personal pendent living, assisted living, long-term assistance that allow residents to maintain skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home a high quality of life. Each resident has an health care and a medical model adult individualized care plan that reflects their day program. Menorah Park is a kosher specific needs and preferences. Residents campus that honors Jewish holidays and at The Inn can choose from a variety of traditions. Shabbat services are offered spacious floor plans, including large one every Friday night and Saturday morning, bedroom and master suites. Many of the and the community is welcome to attend. apartments offer kitchenettes, storage To make everyone feel at home, worship The Jim and Arlene Gerber Bistro at Menorah Park offers kosher dining in a bistro and large bathrooms with walk-in safety services are also offered for residents who setting: breakfast, lunch and dinner. showers. Each apartment is equipped with practice other faiths. Come to Menorah an emergency response system that allows Park and make the next years of your life, or someone dent and family to create a treatment plan designed residents to get help when they need it. you care for, the best they can be. to bring each person to self-sufficiency and have a Ahavath Achim Apartments safe return to the community. Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center Program Coordinators: Patricia Shepardson and Admission and Rehab Coordinator, Courtney Additional programs and facilities include: Beth Beach Stevenson, RN The Center for Healthy Living – The Harry and Phone: 315-449-3309 Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 168 Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Center for Healthy The Ahavath Achim Apartments offer moderateThe Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center at Living at Menorah Park places a high value on the in- ly-priced apartments that provide security, amenities Menorah Park provides care for adults requiring skilled tegration of mind, body and spirit to achieve health and and services for independent adults. Coupled with social nursing and short-term rehabilitation. With 132 beds, wellness. Central to the Center for Healthy Living is a opportunities and companionship, these apartments including private rooms, the residents enjoy an expert major renovation dedicated as the Abraham Shankman provide a safe and pleasant environment for adults and compassionate staff, comprehensive rehabilitation Wellness Pavilion, which houses The Jim and Arlene seeking affordable living. services, spiritual care services and activities. A specialty Gerber Bistro, Jeffrey Solomon and Solomon Family Menorah Park Home Care unit is available for Alzheimer and dementia patients Technology and Training Center, The Anne and Hy Director of Menorah Park Home Care: Beverly on The Terrace, which is specifically designed for the Miller Theatre, Fox’s Den Sports Bar, The Dr. Irving Klein and Dorothy Goldman Piano Lounge, and the Sephar- Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 249 safety and well-being of these residents. The Rehabilitation Unit, located within the Jewish dic Home for the Aged Foundation Arts and Minds Providing adults with high-quality healthcare is Health and Rehabilitation Center, is for people who Community Room. Menorah Park’s goal to help seniors meet the chalhave recently been discharged from area hospitals There are also private family dining rooms, a beauty lenge of “aging in place” with the dignity and respect and need rehabilitative services to help regain their salon and barbershop, gift shop, libraries, gardens and they deserve. Services are available for those living in independence and restore lost or diminished life walking paths, a synagogue and a reflections room. the community, as well as those in private residences skills. Considered experts in their field, the therapists Rothschild Adult Day Program or group living arrangements. In collaboration with have worked in geriatric physical and occupational Contact: Mark Griffen, R.N. families and physicians, registered nurses develop therapy for many years. The rehab team consists Phone: 315-446-9111, ext.128 individualized care plans that include personal care, of professionals from different disciplines working The Rothschild Adult Day Program at Menorah Park nutrition and medication management. together to give each resident individual services. serves adults of all ages with physical and psychosocial The Foundation at Menorah Park The holistic approach includes physical therapists, healthcare needs. It is a medical model day program Contact: Susie Drazen occupational therapists, a speech/language therapist, serving adults with health care needs, including medical Phone: 315-446-9111, ext. 141 physicians, nurses, a social worker and a dietician. management, therapies, education, support, activities Many of the programs and services offered for the The professional team works closely with the resi- and social work. Efforts extend beyond the senior residents at Menorah Park are made possible thanks to the fund-raising support and guidance of the Foundation. When you give to Menorah Park, you help provide the very best care now and for future generations. Menorah Park accepts all levels of gifts and provides many opportunities to fulfill your giving interests and philanthropic goals.

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Senior Living The Oaks at Menorah Park

18 Arbor Ln. DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-449-3309 Fax: 315-449-1566 E-mail: oaksdirector@ menorahparkofcny.com Website: www.menorahparkofcny. com Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm Directors: Patricia Shepardson and Beth Beach The Oaks at Menorah Park is an independent retirement community for active seniors who desire elegant apartments, gourmet meals, beautiful grounds and superior services. Residents may choose from among one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom deluxe apartments. They individualize their apartments with their own furniture and belongings. The basic monthly rental includes gas and electric, 24-hour emergency response, continental breakfast and à la carte dining options. Basic cable TV, free Wi-Fi and housekeeping are all included in the rent. There is also a number of market-rate, à la carte apartments for more budget-conscious individuals. The community areas include a social center, courtyard café, restaurant-style dining room, private dining room, library, exercise room and barber/beauty shop. Friday services are held at 5 pm, with Shabbat services on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 11 am. Worship services are also offered at Menorah Park

for The Oaks’ residents who practice different faiths. The Oaks is the only kosher fine dining facility in Central New York and it also caters. The public is welcome to dine in or take out a wide selection of fine glatt kosher offerings. Gracious dining is provided every day at The Oaks. The mornings begin with a continental breakfast. At lunchtime during the week, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches may be purchased at the Courtyard Café. Elegant dinners are prepared by The Oaks’ chef Monday through Saturday and are served in a beautifully-appointed dining room. There is a brunch on Sunday. The well-groomed grounds, walking path, patio and gazebo may be enjoyed at one’s leisure. Transportation to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, banks and dry cleaners is provided for a small fee. There is ample parking for residents. Valet parking is available in inclement weather. The Oaks offers an array of specialized wellness programs, including personalized exercise and fitness classes. The country-like setting is just minutes from the heart of Syracuse. At The Oaks, residents are close to major medical centers, as well as all the recreational, cultural, shopping and entertainment venues that Central New York has to offer. For active adults who cherish privacy and independence, The Oaks is the only place to be.

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NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) regional events. J-FACE is a new group of young adults and young couples who come together to enjoy professional events and Jewish holidays, have fun, laugh and learn together. The synagogue also has a Sisterhood and Brotherhood, both of which have monthly programs and are involved in many synagogue activities. Seniors can also participate in the Seasoned Citizens group. The Lois Arnold Gale Library houses more than 3,000 volumes, ranging from toddler board books to talmudic texts. One of the largest collections of Judaic resources in Central New York, the library contains a variety of media. A section of the library is dedicated to TC lifetime member Louis Marshall, considered one of the most powerful American Jews of the 20th century. Temple Concord also houses the Rakov Museum collection of artifacts. The sanctuary’s Aron Hakodesh houses Torah scrolls saved from destruction during the Holocaust. The Regina F. Goldenberg Series presents assorted musical performances, classical, jazz, dance and choral; and local and national experts on a variety of political, cultural health and educational topics. The Cinemagogue Series offers a variety of films with Jewish themes. Worship Opportunities Services in Hebrew and English are held Fridays at 6 pm (preceded by a “pre-oneg”). Many services feature the Knesset Shalom Singers (adult choir), Shirat Shalom Singers (youth choir) or the Shabbos Klezmorim Band (the TC band). There is a Shabbat morning service

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every Saturday at 11 am, except when there is a b’nai mitzvah. Many services in July and August are held outdoors in community parks, and are followed by barbecue or picnic dinners (check the service schedule at www.templeconcord. org). Services are held for all holy days and festivals. Every Member Counts The synagogue works to build its congregational family through a variety of holiday and social events. Chanukah and Pesach are marked with synagogue-wide events. The congregation’s website and weekly e-bulletin keep members up-todate on synagogue events. Social Action Temple Concord continues to have a strong commitment to social action. Members maintain the synagogue’s annual commitment to serve a meal at the Samaritan Center and have established a partnership with the J.T. Roberts School in Syracuse. The synagogue houses “The Jewish Community’s Response to Hunger,” a food pantry that serves more than 100 families weekly and provides connections to local job counseling and social service agencies, fulfilling the highest level of tzedakah, helping people move toward independence. Temple Concord is an active member of the interfaith advocacy group ACTS, Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse. Temple Concord is located on the Connective Corridor in the Syracuse University neighborhood. Once the city’s primary Jewish community address, the location remains at the crossroads of Routes 81 and 690, offering easy access from all directions.

Synagogue services

Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas

USCJ Rabbi: Andrew Pepperstone Location: 18 Patsy Lane, Jamesville, NY 13078 Phone: 315-446-9570 Rabbi’s office: 315-446-5125 Office hours: Mon. 9 am-4:30 pm, Wed.-Fri. 9 am-4:30 pm Website: www.cbscs.org Shabbat services: Friday: 6 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat service Saturday: 9:30 am Syracuse Conservative daily services located at Temple Adath Yeshurun (450 Kimber Rd., Syracuse): Monday-Friday 7:30 am; Monday-Thursday and Sunday 5:30 pm Saturday evening times vary with sunset. Check TAY website or with TAY office. Sunday: 9 am at CBS-CS. Members of the congregation are asked to attend on a rotating basis to ensure there is a minyan, or required quorum, for anyone saying Kaddish, the memorial prayer.

Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse

Orthodox Union Rabbi: Evan Shore Address: 4313 East Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214 Phone: 315-446-6194 Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 am-noon Website: www.stocsyracuse.org Shabbat services at 9 am. Morning services at 6:45 am, except for Sunday, when services start at 8 am and Rosh Chodesh, when services start at 6:30 am. All afternoon and evening services based on sunset times.

Temple Adath Yeshurun

As part of Temple Concord’s 180th congregational year celebration, more than 75 people participated in a 1.8 km walk/run.

USCJ Rabbi: Yehoshua Zehavi (effective July 1) Rabbi Emeritus: Paul Drazen, z”l Cantor: Esa Jaffe Address: 450 Kimber Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224 Phone: 315-445-0002 Rabbi’s office: 315-445-0002, ext. 121 Office hours: 9 am-4 pm Website: www.adath.org Shabbat services: Friday: 5:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat service Saturday: 9:15 am Syracuse Conservative daily services located at Temple Adath Yeshurun (450 Kimber Rd., Syracuse): Monday-Friday, 7:30 am; Monday-Thursday and Sunday 5:30 pm Saturday evening times vary with sunset. Check TAY website or with TAY office. Sunday: 9 am at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas (18 Patsy Lane)

Temple Concord

URJ Rabbi: Daniel Fellman Cantor: Kari Siegel Eglash Address: 910 Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone: 315-475-9952 Rabbi’s office: 315-475-9952, ext. 310 Office hours: Mon.-Weds. 9 am-5 pm; Thursday closed; Fri 9 am3:30 pm Website: www.templeconcord.org Shabbat services: Friday: 6 pm Saturday: Text study at 9 am led by Jim Brulé. Torah study at 10 am led by Rabbi Daniel Fellman. Services at 11 am. Sunday morning minyan service with religious school at 9 am during the school year.

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Preschoolers in the JCC’s Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program rolled out their matzah dough and poked holes in it using a special tool.

Epstein School students Abigail Hinshaw and Ainsley Resig made balloon portraits.

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Epstein School students at JFK on their way to Israel. L-r: Caleb Porter (back to camera), Ella Wilson, Alethea ShirilanHowlett and Ella Wilson.

L-r: Jack Satterlee, Edwin Hirsh, Kassidy Hirsh, Hadar Pepperstone, Elise Beckman, Sophie Scheer, Nathan Sonnenfeld, Shayna Sikora, Rachel Alpert, Alethea ShirilanHowlett, Ella Kornfeld and Sarah Kornfeld. Among those who donated money, but were unable to attend the allocation meeting, were Rebecca Blumenthal, Abigail Charlamb, Max Charlamb, Rachel Elman, Alana Jacowitz, Caleb Jacowitz, Peri Lowenstein, Brooke Meltzer, Rachel Scheer and Eli Weiss. At left: Israeli Scouts (Tzofim) sang during a July 18 performance exclusively for the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse Camp Joe and Lynne Romano campers.

At right: The JCC sukkah started to take shape with the help of several families who came to help out on September 23.

The TAY Sisterhood hosted its annual Torah Fund “bruncheon” on April 7 with guest speaker Gila Drazen. Preceding the bruncheon, Drazen led a tallit-making workshop. TAY Sisterhood members posed with their tallitot. Seated, l-r: Alison Bronstein (TAY Sisterhood president), Rena Cantor, Norene Lavine and Sandra Townsend. Standing, l-r: Ashley Lavine, Susie Drazen, Gila Drazen, Denise Robinson, Sybil Nord, Joan Lowenstein (WLCJ International North East president) and Carol Lipson.

L-r: Rescue Mission Chief Program Officer Amber Vanderploeg and CEO Dan Sieberg with Sisterhood members Fran Greenman, Betty Lamb and Ellyn Roloff. The Sisterhood had assembled 50 bags of toiletries and delivered them to the Rescue Mission.

Participants in the PJ Our Way Tu B’Shevat book club program at the Apple Store in Destiny USA on January 21 worked on their tree illustrations.

Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas families enjoyed a day at Abbott Farms in Baldwinsville on October 7.

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The Oaks at Menorah Park free summer entertainment series

The Oaks at Menorah Park will once again host free summer entertainment events in its courtyard. The concerts will start at 7 pm, and are free and open to the public. On Sunday, June 30, at 7 pm, enter-

tainment will be by Mark Hoffmann’s Swing This!, a five-piece combo that will play swing music from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. There will be a barbecue at 4:30 pm for $18 per person. Reservations for the barbecue are required and

should be made by calling The Oaks at 315-449-3309. On Sunday, August 18, at 7 pm, the Jose Miguel Hernandez Latino Dance Troupe will perform Caribbean dances and give a demonstration of Cuban music

and instruments. Dessert and beverages will be served after the concert. The Oaks at Menorah Park is located at 18 Arbor Way, off East Genesee Street, in DeWitt. For more information, contact The Oaks at 315-449-3309.

JCC senior kosher dinners to start up again June 17 BY WILLIAM WALLAK The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is a place for seniors to have a hot, nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal all summer long. The JCC’s Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff Summer Senior Dinner program will kick off on Monday, June 17. The weekly dinners will be held on Mondays at 5 pm at the JCC of Syracuse on 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt. A variety of live entertainment will be included each week as part of the dinner program. This JCC summertime tradition will run through August 26. The JCC’s summer dinners, open to

seniors 60 and older, are offered for a suggested contribution of $5 per person. Registration is required the Wednesday before each dinner by calling 315-445-2360. Marci Erlebacher, JCC of Syracuse executive director, said, “We’re very excited to be starting up our senior dinner program again this summer. This wonderful gathering allows seniors to get together and socialize over a delicious and affordable kosher meal.” The JCC’s weekly summer dinners are an additional component to its Bobbi Epstein Lewis Senior Adult Dining Program. The dinner program was renamed three years ago after the late Dr. Morton and

Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center senior dining menu JUNE 10-14 Monday – Shavuot – closed Tuesday – tuna sandwich on wheat Wednesday – imitation crab cakes Thursday – beef Stroganoff over egg noodles Friday – Father’s Day celebration – sweet and sour brisket JUNE 17-21 Monday – dinner – salmon croquettes Tuesday – egg salad on wheat Wednesday – baked ziti

Thursday – chicken rollatini Friday – honey mustard chicken The Bobbi Epstein Lewis JCC Senior Adult Dining Program at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center offers Va’ad Ha’ir-supervised kosher lunches served Tuesday through Friday at noon. Dinners are served on Mondays at 5 pm throughout the summer through August 28, thanks in part, to the Dr. Morton and Mrs. Libby Maloff Summer Senior Dinner

Mrs. Libby Maloff thanks to a generous gift from their surviving family members. The weekday senior lunches at the JCC continue at noon Tuesdays through Fridays during the summer dinner weeks. The lunch program offers seniors 60 and over a nutritious and well-balanced kosher meal for a $4 suggested contribution. The JCC Senior Adult Dining Program is the only senior nutrition program available outside of New York City serving kosher meals five days per week. The program is funded in part by the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the New York State Office for the Aging and Administration for Com-

munity Living. For more information, or to register for a lunch or dinner, call 315-445-2360. SENIOR DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are sought to help serve Monday evening senior kosher dinners at the JCC starting on Monday, June 17. Volunteers age 13 and older are welcome and should be available starting at 4:45 pm. Flexible weeks are available. Students seeking to fulfill community service requirements will receive confirmation of volunteer hours served. For more information, or to sign up to help with this community program, call 315-445-2360.

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On May 17, 162 motorcycles gathered in St. Louis for the Ride to Remember, the annual fund-raiser that supports Holocaust education. Riders came from Canada, Israel and the United States. The Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance, which consists of 40 clubs and 3,500 riders, organizes the fund-raiser.

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OBITUARIES ALAN SHARE

Alan Share, 96, died on May 20. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, he was a humble, demonstrative man who openly expressed love and affection. He was devoted to his wife, Pauline, and close-knit children and grandchildren. He was a positive role model and admired by people of all ages and walks of life. He wrote scores of letters and poems, and his famous smile, hugs and kisses are unforgettable. He always showed gratitude. At age 20, during World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served on the LST 758 in the Pacific Theater. As part of the “first wave” landings in 1945, he participated in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The American flag from his ship was raised on Mt. Suribachi. Nicknamed “Share the Bear,” he was a skilled athlete, fierce competitor and enthusiastic sports fan. His prowess was widely recognized and he gave his all on the baseball and football fields, the basketball and racquetball courts. He worked hard at Rudolph’s Jewelers and Penfield Manufacturing, putting his five children through college. He made lifelong friends wherever he went. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Pauline Rosenthal Share; sisters, Esther and Theresa; and parents, Minnie and Jacob. He is survived by his children, Steven (Marla), Susan (Paul), Harlan (Kristine), Ira (Kathy) and Hugh (Eileen);

grandchildren, Cara Hanig, and Keith, Dylan, Sam, Avery, Taylor and Erika, Hunter and Isaac Share; and a great-grandson, Jonah Morris Hanig. He was a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun. Sisskind Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Menorah Park Foundation, Employee Fund, https://menorahparkofcny. com/supporting-menorah-park/, 4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214 or the Syracuse Jewish Community Center senior lunch program, 5655 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214. 

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program. Reservations for dinner are required by the Wednesday before each dinner. Lunch reservations are required by noon on the previous business day. There is a suggested contribution per meal. The menu is subject to change. The program is funded by a grant from the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the New York State Office for the Aging, with additional funds provided by the JCC. To attend, one need not be Jewish or a member of the JCC. For further information or to make a reservation, contact Cindy Stein at 315-4452360, ext. 104, or cstein@jccsyr.org.

Calendar Highlights

To see a full calendar of community events, visit the Federation's community calendar online at www.jewishfederationcny.org. Please notify jstander@jewishfederationcny.org of any calendar changes.

Saturday, June 8 Erev Shavuot (see separate article on page 1 for local holiday services) Sunday, June 9 Shavuot Monday, June 10 Shavuot – Federation and JCC offices closed Tuesday, June 11 TC Seasoned Citizens at 2 pm Wednesday, June 12 TC annual meeting and volunteer appreciation breakfast at 8:30 am CBS-CS annual meeting at 7 pm Thursday, June 13 Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center dance recital at 6:30 pm Saturday, June 15 TC Cinemagogue presents “Woman in Gold” at 7:30 pm Sunday, June 16 JCC Flip and Dip Gymnastics meet at 8 am Wednesday, June 19 Lunch and learn at the Bistro at Menorah Park at noon Thursday, June 20 Menorah Park annual meeting from 6-8 pm Friday, June 21 TC Shabbat through the Ages at 6 pm Sunday, June 23 TC and TAY Jewish Studio Project from 9:45 am-noon Monday, June 24 TAY book discussion on “Becoming” by Michelle Obama at 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 26 SHDS graduation at 7 pm TAY annual meeting at 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 3 Deadline for July 18 Jewish Observer Wednesday, July 17 Deadline for August 1 Jewish Observer