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A message from Federation’s Campaign chair
Campaign 2019 ending BY NEIL RUBE As Federation’s 2019 annual Campaign is ending, I wanted to share our Campaign results with the Jewish community. You probably noticed our Campaign
thermometer on the front of the last several issues of the JO, measuring our progress toward our $1.3 million fund-raising goal for the 2019 Campaign. We may not reach our goal, but our goal was aggressive,
and appropriately so. We wanted to aim high. As this article is going to press, our Campaign is at $1,265,122, meaning the 2019 Campaign exceeded the record-setting 2018 Campaign. With several
Federation Tuition Incentive Program for SHDS students
BY LAURA LAVINE The Syracuse Hebrew Day School is on an enrollment upswing with the largest incoming kindergarten class it has had in several years. The school’s administration feels that this is because “SHDS’s rigorous dual curricula attract families who are interested in providing the best education available to their children.” For those who are interested and have questions about affordability of tuition,
Second-grader Mendel Waks read a Hebrew book.
the Syracuse Jewish Federation of Central New York offers an incentive program for new and current Jewish families who qualify. Enrolling the first child might qualify for a $7,500 reimbursement over three years. A sibling could qualify for $1,800 over four years. Referring a Jewish family that enrolls a child in SHDS will qualify the current SHDS family for another $1,800 over four years. See “SHDS” on page 6
Safe Haven 75th anniversary commemoration to be held August 5 BY BETTE SIEGEL On Monday, August 5, there will be an event to commemorate the August 5, 1944, arrival of 982 Holocaust refugees at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. It will start with the ringing of the church bells in Oswego at 7:30 am, 75 years after the arrival of the train carrying 982 refugees to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, the only shelter for Holocaust victims located in the United States during World War II. The Jewish Federation of Central New York is also participating in the day’s
events, providing free bus transportation to and from Oswego, and kosher box lunches for the attendees. The Joseph Elman Endowment Fund for Holocaust Studies administered by the Jewish Community Foundation of CNY will share the costs, along with Federation. For more information about the programming, transportation or anything else associated with the day’s events, contact Barbara Davis at bdavis@jewishfederationcny.org. Former refugees, their families, invited officials, religious leaders and the press will board buses, visit cemeteries and conduct
TAY welcomes Rabbi Yehoshua Zehavi
come. We also look forward BY SONALI MCINTYRE to building upon the legacy of Temple Adath Yeshurun Yiddishkeit that our beloved welcomes Rabbi Yehoshua Rabbi Paul Drazen, z”l estabZehavi and his family to the lished during his all too brief congregation. Rabbi Zehavi tenure here.” was elected rabbi at a special Rabbi Zehavi most recently congregational meeting held in served at Congregation Agudat early May. Achim in Leominster, MA, Temple Co-President Anwhere he focused on strengthdrea Knoller said, “Chaim Jaffe ening a sense of community and I extend a very warm welcome to the newest members Rabbi Yehoshua and expanding educational programming, while also elevating of our Temple Adath Yeshurun Zehavi the experience of worship. family: Rabbi Zehavi, Ashira, Nadiv and Boaz. We feel privileged to have Teaching is his passion and he “looks the opportunity to share many enriching forward to forming deep relationships experiences in the months and years to See “TAY” on page 6
memorial services at the graves of refugees who died on the ship from Italy to the United States, or at the shelter during its 18-month operation. Afterward, the group will gather for a private box lunch on the site of the 19441946 shelter dining halls and living quarters. There will be free admission to the Safe Haven Museum and Fort Ontario from 10 am-4 pm. At 1 pm, officials, former refugees and their families, members of Safe Haven and Friends of Fort Ontario will have a box lunch picnic at the overlook near the Na’amat Refugee Memorial Monument at Fort Ontario. The Syracuse Pioneer Women/Na’amat erected the monument near the Lake Ontario overlook parking lot during the first refugee reunion in 1981. Reservations are required. The public 75th anniversary commemoration program at 2 pm will have speakers,
significant gifts to the 2019 Campaign remaining to be finalized, the final figure should be higher still. I would like to thank Federation’s scores of stalwart supporters, many of whom increased their already generNeil Rube, ous pledges for the Campaign chair 2019 Campaign. I especially wish to thank the donors who gave to Federation for the first time in this Campaign, and those who considered ending their support of Federation in favor of other causes, but, in the end, pledged generously to Federation because they understand continued support of Federation is needed to ensure that we as a people See “Campaign” on page 6
2019 Federation Campaign Annual
Pay it forward and donate to the 2019 Jewish Federation of CNY Annual Campaign
$1,265,122 as of July 15, 2019
Thank you for your support! Goal: $1,300,000
goal reached our We’ve almost cord! re ’s last year help us exceed For more information, please contact Colleen Baker at 315-445-2040, ext. 102, or Cbaker@jewishfederationcny.org
See “Haven” on page 6
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A MATTER OF OPINION Learning together with our neighbors BY HADAR PEPPERSTONE On June 9, a day of interfaith dialogue and learning was held at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. This was a pilot program planned by Bob Tornberg, a step toward what he hopes are many more similar programs in the future. In attendance were Jews, Catholics from All Saints and St. Lucy’s Churches, Christians from other denominations and Muslims from the CNY Rise Center. Also in attendance were some of the participants’ children, who took part in their own interfaith programming. Altogether, there were 50 adults and 11 children. The program was underwritten by a grant from the Philip L. Holstein Community Program Fund at the Jewish Federation of Central New York. The day began at 1:30 pm with introductions and a chance to get to know people. When posed the question of what they wanted to get out of the day, many participants said “connections and relationships to new people.” The faith groups then split up and met with leaders from each religion for nearly an hour to learn and ask questions, ending with discussions with their respective clergy. The goal was to start from a place of knowledge and comfort and then connect with other people. After a break to pray in individual religious groups, everyone debriefed
L-r: Hatice Ozdemir, Ariella Shever, Myah Pettiford, Shayna Nellis and Rachel Pettiford were some of the 11 children involved in a day of learning by people from different faith communities at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas in a program funded by the Jewish Federation of Central New York. in mixed groups. They discussed what they had learned, what surprised them and what questions arose about people of other religions. In my group, people noted the similarities in the small, everyday things in our faiths that might not even occur to us, such as the parallels in our calendars. We moved to dinner (made by volunteers from CBS-CS and CNY RISE) in new, mixed
groups. To have a chance to informally talk to people was wonderful and one of the most rewarding parts of the day for me. To hear about the experiences and lives of some of the people at my table, which were so different from my own, was incredible. After another short prayer period, we met in mixed faith groups of six – two from each faith – to share the stories we had prepared before coming to the event.
The stories were about an experience or memory of our own that connected to a life-cycle event or holiday. After learning academically about the different religions, we heard personal stories about the same topics with which we had an intellectual and personal connection. We ended the day together, talking to someone we hadn’t had the chance to talk to yet. We talked about what we had learned and what we were taking away from the encounter. Then we all came back together and discussed as a group how we thought this venue should move forward, to hopefully bigger audiences. People mentioned ideas for future promotion, as well as bringing in more diverse communities and faith groups. People were also interested in programs that would meet multiple times over a fixed period, as well as getting together informally to continue building relationships and learning together. Overall, I feel that Dr. Tornberg and the team behind the event did a wonderful job, and people left feeling hopeful and empowered. It was a strong first step, which will hopefully lead to many more, all in the direction of community building and coming together. Hadar Pepperstone is a sophomore at SUNY Plattsburgh and a member of Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas.
Synagogues still standing BY ROY S. GUTTERMAN When I travel internationally, I often visit synagogues. On a recent trip to Italy, I toured Rome’s grand synagogue, the centerpiece of the historic Jewish ghetto, and visited the grand synagogue in Florence. In a city with some of the world’s oldest and most prominent churches, Rome’s great synagogue stands out. It was designed to stand out. The pope even visited the synagogue once. On my first trip to Italy more than 15 years ago, I attended Shabbat services in both synagogues, and was struck by the stunning, intricate architecture, while noting the similarities and differences between the Italian service and the more relaxed Reform service with which I am more familiar. On trips abroad, I have visited synagogues and attended services in some of Europe’s grandest and historic temples. In addition to those in Italy, I’ve visited synagogues in Amsterdam, Paris, Prague, Budapest, Brussels, Barcelona, Moscow and Krakow. Domestically, I have visited some of the country’s oldest synagogues in Newport, RI, and Charleston, SC.
worshiped at some of these places were decimated by the Holocaust. Today, many of these synagogues not only serve as active synagogues and Jewish schools, but also as museums. Many of these congregations had to be repopulated after World War II. The mere fact that some of these synagogues still operate today might be a minor miracle. They are still operating – in the hearts of some of the world’s greatest cities. Prime real estate, too. But they are still there. Though many of the congregations are a fraction of their pre-war size and the aging, intermarrying and migrating
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Roy Gutterman at the gate to the Great Synagogue of Florence. Some might say these houses of worship are “just buildings.” But they are a lot more.The congregations that
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Jewish populations have shrunk, they are still there. These synagogues – the buildings – are symbols of the surviving and resilient Jewish communities. While the Nazis, pogroms and World War II destroyed many of Europe’s synagogues, many of these grand, historic buildings were actually spared. Their beauty and scale saved them. “The synagogue in Florence with its Moorish design and grand dome was so beautiful, Hitler himself ordered it not be destroyed,” a tour guide told me on my first tour. Instead, the Nazis used See “Synagogues” on page 8
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AROUND CENTRAL NEW YORK KeyBank donates to Federation Alan Goldberg –advocate for for Jewish education remembering the Holocaust
L-r: KeyBank Vice President Tim McLoughlin presented a check for $5,000 from KeyBank as a donation to former honoraryFederation Campaign Chair Jack Lyon, president, Alex Lyon and Son Auctioneers, and Jewish Federation of CNY President/CEO Michael Balanoff. It is designated for the Federation Tuition Incentive Program to benefit the Syracuse Hebrew Day School.
THE LEADERS OF OUR JEWISH FUTURE
Jessica Malzman
life, she is the busy mother of BY BARBARA SHEKLIN two little girls, and she and her DAVIS husband, Ari, are expecting “The Jewish community in their third child in the fall. Syracuse may be small, but it Malzman has been active in is mighty. In my years since the Central New York Jewish becoming an active member community since moving here here, I have truly come to see from Manhattan. She was a that. I was not raised here, and I member of the Federation’s am thereby not as familiar with the deeper history of the various Jessica Malzman Young Leadership group, is a member of Temple Adath local Jewish organizations. I can tell you, however, that what I see now is an Yeshurun and currently serves on the incredibly passionate community seeking JCC board. She found that being Jewish collaboration.” These words were spoken in Syracuse could be isolating, and she by Jessica Malzman as she accepted the sought a sense of community. Ironically, Leslie Award at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish she found this community at a time of Community Center of Syracuse annual tragedy. “This past year has once again brought more horror to our people,” she gala on June 2. Dynamic, passionate, professional and recalled. “The Pittsburgh shooting was committed, Malzman is the bright face of something that I personally will never the Jewish future of Central New York. recover from. To see the outpouring of In her professional life, she serves as the love and support, both from the (local) chief operating officer of Whitney Part- Jewish community and from the larger ners, LLC, a Manhattan-based executive surrounding community during the mesearch firm that specializes in the financial morial we held at the JCC after this crisis, services industry. She holds a bachelor of was the only solace that I was able to find science degree from Cornell University in at that time. I truly believe that in order human development and is a graduate of to thrive, we must all stand together.” See “Malzman” on page 8 Choate Rosemary Hall. In her personal
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BY MELINDA GREENMAN The Tzofim Friendship Caravan will once again stop in Central New York for shows this summer to celebrate 100 years of scouting. Three caravans crisscrossing America are all named after Israeli musicians. The Northeast Caravan is named Shemer after Israeli musician and songwriter Naomi Shemer, who has been hailed as the “first lady of Israeli song and poetry.” On Wednesday, July 31, at 7 pm, the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse will showcase the Tzofim Friend- The Tzofim Friendship Caravan will once again ship Caravan in a free commu- stop in Central New York. Their performances nitywide concert. The caravan will be July 30 and 31 and August 1. members will spend their entire day at the JCC, teaching the day campers The caravan will also perform at the about Israel through activities, games Utica Jewish Community Federation of and educational programming. Caravan the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday, July 30, members will perform a private hour-long at 7 pm, and at the Binghamton Jewish show for the campers and also sing songs Community Center on Thursday, August and dance for the seniors during the senior 1, at 7 pm. See “Caravan” on page 8 lunch program.
campus and community about BY JACKIE MIRON the Holocaust. On April 30, Alan Goldberg The same week as the Interwas honored at the InterFaith Faith awards dinner, Goldberg Works Leadership Award dinhelped plan the Central New ner. Honorees “embody innovaYork Yom Hashoah Rememtion, courage, trust-worthiness, brance Commemoration. This confidence and devotion” and year’s program was slightly have “advocated for equity, eddifferent from past years. Atucated youth, broken barriers, crossed divides, and advanced Alan Goldberg tendees were given index cards on which were written basic the community through innorights taken from Jews during the lead vative programs and projects.” Goldberg is professor emeritus at Syra- up to and through World War II. These cuse University’s School of Education and “Berlin Laws” were then read aloud. The director of the Holocaust and Genocide goal was to better understand the depth of Initiative, whose mission is “to enhance the horrors faced by Jews. Goldberg’s reflections included disapeducation, cultural production and public pointment about the dwindling number memory about the incidence of genocide.” of attendees – especially the younger It provides the opportunity for educators to attend an intensive program at the generation – at the local Yom Hashoah Holocaust Museum in Houston to learn commemoration. He felt that one of the See “Advocate” on page 8 new ways to educate others in their home
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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Temple Concord
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RABBI PEPPERSTONE’S TALMUD CLASS IS NOW ON FACEBOOK LIVE Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone is now broadcasting his Talmud class, Yoman Va’lailah/Day and Night, on Facebook Live. Participants have the option to meet at noon or 7 pm on Mondays, in-person at CBS-CS or via Facebook Live at facebook. com/rabbipepperstone.
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Chase Croop made chocolate-dipped fruit cones during the weekly cooking activity at Camp Rothschild at Temple Adath Yeshurun.
In the CBS-CS newsletter, the rabbi underscored the relevance of the Talmud, and said, “The Talmud contains detailed discussions of the Mishnah, often leading to both related and unrelated discussions that range from matters of law and lore. Talmud may seem removed from our lives today, but I argue that Talmud study is very relevant to our lives as Jews in the 21st century.” For this Talmud class, participants will learn from the volume (masekhet) called Sanhedrin, which deals with the form and role of a government. This course is for all backgrounds, and all levels of Hebrew knowledge. The tools used will make the learning open to everyone and anyone. It will be possible to jump into the class in the beginning, middle or even the end. All of the classes, including recordings from the first three weeks, are available at facebook. com/rabbipepperstone. Contact Rabbi Pepperstone at rabbi@cbscs.org for more information. CBS-CS SUMMER FILM SERIES: THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE This summer, a selection of films that examine the lives of Jewish Americans in the 20th century will be shown. Screenings for the CBS-CS summer film series will be “Brighton Beach Memoirs” on July 24, “The Chosen” on July 31, “The Jazz Singer” (1980) on August 21 and the comedy “Keeping the Faith” on August 28. All are at 7 pm. Screenings are free and open to the public. Contact manager@cbscs.org for more information. Reservations are appreciated.
TEMPLE CONCORD TRAVELS TO MOROCCO – FEBRUARY 2020 Join Temple Concord on a journey to Morocco, when TC Rabbi Daniel Fellman will lead a 10-day trip exploring the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. Leaving on February 29, 2020, travelers will visit Fez, Rabat, Marakesh and Casablanca. Morocco is one of the few nations of the world where Jews and Muslims have lived in peace and harmony for centuries. There will be an information meeting on the Moroccan trip on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:30 pm, in the TC library. For more information, contact Rabbi Fellman at Temple Concord at 315-475-9952. TC MAGGID JIM BRULÉ – STORYTELLER ACROSS THE COUNTRY – AND AROUND THE WORLD Temple Concord Maggid Jim Brulé isn’t taking his retirement lying down. He will lead an invited workshop at the National Storytelling Network’s annual summit in San Francisco later in July on how to tell TC Maggid Jim stories over the InBrulé ternet. While there, he’ll also be interviewed on video for the PBS-endorsed “Race Bridges” program for his interfaith work with the Muslim and Christian communities. He will also ordain his third Jewish student as maggidah in Oakland that same weekend. The Northeast division of NSN has named Brulé president-elect of the division. He also serves as the upstate NewYork liaison to NSN. In addition, he’s working with a partner to bring healing to
fractured communities through storytelling and “compassionate communication.” Along with his West African student, Titi Ogunnaike, Brulé has just launched the “Yoruba Storytelling Project,” which will collect traditional stories from that ancient culture and bring them in performance to communities in the United States and Canada. He also works as a chaplain at the Justice Center and Jamesville Penetentiary. For more on Brulé, go to https:// TransformationalStorytelling.org/. TC RETRO SERVICE – PART OF TEMPLE CONCORD CELEBRATING 180 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BY RABBI DANIEL FELLMAN Temple Concord hosted a service using the Union Prayer Book on June 21. Led by Rabbi Daniel Fellman and Cantor Kari Siegel Eglash, the service featured a choir and the TC historic organ. The rabbi and cantor wore black robes, as was the custom during the more than 50 years that the Union Prayer Book was the siddur used at Temple Concord. It was the first dominant American Reform siddur and became a beloved fixture in synagogues around the country. The English used in the prayer book is remembered as “elevating” and filled with “beautiful imagery.” The rabbi spoke of his own family’s connections with the Union Prayer Book, including a book of prayers and meditations given to his grandfather by a Reform rabbi in 1936. That prayer book ended up in the library of Rabbi Paul Drazen, and was recently given to Rabbi Fellman by Susie Drazen. In the book, Rabbi Fellman found handwritten notes from his grandfather, which he shared with the congregation. The service was followed by an era-appropriate Shabbat dinner.
NY twins donate $122,000 in bar mitzvah gifts to Israeli organizations BY JNS STAFF (JNS) – Benjamin and Brian Barth, 13-year-old twins from New York City, say they are passionate about the
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support, enrichment and mentoring. “I just love playing tennis, and to find out that there was a place that plays tennis and supports coexistence excited me a lot,” Benjamin said. “I am glad I was able to fund it.” Brian, who loves sailing and cycling, chose to donate to Etgarim, which utilizes the two activities to rehabilitate individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical disabilities. He raised $61,199 to encourage children in Tel Aviv, Nahalal and Holon to pursue athletic excellence and participate in otherwise inaccessible sports. “I continue to enjoy the state of Israel, and it was perfect for my bar mitzvah project to be in and associated with it,” Brian said. “As cycling and sailing are two of my personal passions and interests, being able to contribute to an institution that gives people with disabilities the opportunity to have fun with these endeavors is truly an honor for me.” For more information on “Give a Mitzvah-Do a Mitzvah,” call 212-836-1460 or e-mail benjamine@ujafedny.org.
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Menorah Park golf tournament and a resident artist BY STEWART KOENIG STILL TIME TO SIGN UP AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE MENORAH PARK OPEN AUGUST 14 The annual Menorah Park Open golf tournament will be held on Wednesday, August 14, at Drumlins East. Golfers and dinner-only guests can still register, sponsorships are still available and auction and raffle gift donations are still being accepted. The Menorah Park Open is the oldest golf fund-raiser in Syracuse and the money
raised is said to enrich the lives of Menorah Park’s continuum-of-care residents. Menorah Park CEO Mary Ellen Bloodgood said, “We appreciate everyone that helps in any way, and there are many ways to help. When you choose to participate, the lives of your family, friends and community are absolutely improved.” The event will start with lunch at 11:30 am and golf at 12:30 pm. The awards dinner, hosted by sports anchor Niko Tamurian, will follow. There will be a silent auction
with a variety of goods and gift cards from local businesses and organizations. To register or contribute, contact Susie Drazen, Menorah Park director of development, at 315-446-9111, ext. 141, or visit www.MenorahParkofCNY.com. AWARD-WINNING SENIOR ARTIST HAS SHOW AT MENORAH PARK BY JUDY SCHMID Reginald Adams, World War II Navy veteran and former Jamesville-DeWitt
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school district art teacher, has an art show and sale at Menorah Park throughout the month of July. “Reg,” as he’s known at the Inn at Menorah Park, where he resides with his wife Elsie, won a gold award for his art at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Using the GI Bill to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art, he says that art helped him deal with the horrors of war, as he was a signalman on a ship during the Battle for Okinawa, See “Artist” on page 7
Onondaga Historical Association marks 180th anniversary of Temple Concord with new exhibit The Onondaga Historical Association has opened an exhibit highlighting the 180th anniversary of Syracuse’s Temple Concord at its downtown location, the Onondaga Historical Museum, 321 Montgomery St. Part of OHA’s “From the Vault” series, the exhibit includes
items and images from Temple Concord’s collection. OHA’s display reviews 180 years of Temple Concord’s presence in the community. OHA would like to thank Rabbi Daniel Fellman, Diane Sacks, assistant to Rabbi Fellman, and Mike Moss, TC
congregant, for their assistance on the anniversary display. In 1839, four Syracuse Jews – Max Thalheimer, Joseph Schloss, Samuel Manheimer and Hesh Rosenbach, all of whom had been born in Europe, met shortly after the High Holidays of that year and began
to form a congregation. Within a year, they had formed what they called Knesset Shalom, the first Jewish congregation in Syracuse. From that modest beginning, the growing congregation transformed a house into its first synagogue in 1846, and See “Exhibit” on page 7
Upcoming b’nai mitzvah, August 17, 2019-August 31, 2020 All dates were provided by local synagogues and are current as of publication date. They occur on the Saturday of Shabbat unless otherwise indicated. August 17, 2019................................. Samuel Roemer................................................David Roemer and Rachel Kramer ................................................................. TC August 24, 2019................................. Jonah Rood-Creel.............................................Naomi Rood and Emory Creel.................................................................CBS-CS September 14, 2019............................ Lily Pierce........................................................Amy and Jason Pierce..............................................................................CBS-CS Abraham Salomon...........................................Todd and Hannah Salomon.............................................................................. TC September 7, 2019.............................. Eden Shirilan-Howlett.....................................Ryan Howlett and Stephanie Shirilan......................................................CBS-CS November 2, 2019.............................. Juliana Hall .....................................................Peter Hall and Becky Hall.......................................................................CBS-CS November 9, 2019.............................. Arielle Eglash...................................................Joe Eglash and Kari Siegel Eglash.................................................................. TC November 16, 2019............................ Jonah Jaffe........................................................Chaim and Esa Jaffe....................................................................................... TAY Max Werde.......................................................Moore Bill Werde and Heather Moore............................................................ TC November 23, 2019............................ Nathaniel Gale.................................................Max and Kristen Gale...................................................................................... TC Friday, November 29, 2019................ Ella Azria.........................................................Rahmin and Sarah Azria..........................................................................CBS-CS December 14, 2019............................. Lauren Malec...................................................John and Amy Malec..................................................................................... TAY December 21, 2019............................. Noah Hyde.......................................................Matthew and Jessica Hyde............................................................................. TAY January 25, 2020................................. Alexis Katz.......................................................Forster Danielle Katz...............................................................................CBS-CS March 21, 2020................................... Madison Rothfeld.............................................Michael and Melissa Rothfeld......................................................................... TC March 28, 2020................................... Dory Sinclair....................................................Anick and Jay Sinclair.............................................................................. STOCS April 25, 2020..................................... Annabel Wells..................................................Joshua and Alison Wells................................................................................ TAY Jeremy Albert...................................................Marc Albert...................................................................................................... TC May 2, 2020........................................ Samantha Shapiro............................................Todd and Michele Shapiro............................................................................. TAY May 9, 2020........................................ Noah Cabrey....................................................James and Camuna Cabrey......................................................................CBS-CS May 23, 2020...................................... Leora Zames.....................................................Mark and Phyllis Zames.................................................................................. TC May 30, 2020...................................... Bryce Wheeler..................................................Frederick and Randi Wheeler.......................................................................... TC June 6, 2020........................................ Andrew Wladis................................................Mark and Diane Wladis................................................................................. TAY Jake Salzhauer..................................................Elan and Anne Salzhauer................................................................................. TC June 13, 2020...................................... Dylan Friedman...............................................Ira and Alissa Friedman................................................................................. TAY Cameron Tallarico............................................Eric and Sarah Tallarico................................................................................... TC June 20, 2020...................................... Jonah Sahm......................................................Heather Engelman and Jim Sahm...........................................................CB S-CS June 27, 2020...................................... Maytal Downie.................................................Eric and Michal Downie..........................................................................CBS-CS Iris Horowitz....................................................Harold and Laurie Horowitz.......................................................................... TAY July 4, 2020........................................ Matthew Packard.............................................Barbara Small and Marc Packard.................................................................. TAY August 1, 2020................................... Alex Kruth.......................................................Stacey and Karen Kruth................................................................................. TAY August 29, 2020................................. Jamie Kuss.......................................................Joely and Vincent Kuss............................................................................CBS-CS
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Wednesday, July 17 Deadline for August 1 Jewish Observer Lunch and Learn at the Bistro at noon Friday, July 19 Temple Concord Shabbat service at Ryder Park at 6 pm, followed by a picnic dinner Sunday, July 21 Fast of Tammuz Sunday, July 28 Menorah Park Auxiliary hosts The Word Mavens at 7 pm Tuesday, July 30 Israeli Scouts at Utica JCC at 7 pm Wednesday, July 31 Israeli Scouts at Sam Pomeranz JCC of Syracuse at 7 pm Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse offers Hebrew reading class for beginners at 8:30 am Deadline for August 15 Jewish Observer Thursday, August 1 Israeli Scouts at Binghamton JCC at 7 pm Friday, August 2 STOCS offers Hebrew reading class for beginners at 8:30 am Sunday, August 4 Temple Adath Yeshurun Hazak installation at The Bistro at Menorah Park at noon Monday, August 5 Safe Haven commemoration in Oswego, all day event Sunday, August 11 Tisha B’Av Wednesday, August 14 Menorah Park Golf Open 11:30 am-8:30 pm Friday, August 16 TC Shabbat service at Clarke Reservation at 6 pm, followed by dinner
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When mourning is not enough BY RABBI EVAN SHORE Though many view the summer months as a time for leisure and relaxation, there is another dimension that is observed by world Jewry. The three weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av are known as Bein Hamitzarim, “Between the Narrow Straits.” This period is defined by intense mourning, introspection, repentance and the hope that our long exile will come to a swift end. Wondering aloud – how many of us really dream, want or anticipate the day of salvation? This is the day our righteous Messiah will be sent by God to usher in an era of peace for all, rebuild the Holy Temple and revive the righteous dead. As a matter of fact, the Talmud in Shabbat 31a teaches us that when we pass away, one of the first questions asked of us by God is: Have you anticipated the salvation? The famous book, Sefer Hamitzvot Katan, points out that our belief in the coming of the salvation is no differ-
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ent from the belief in God. We believe God created the world, redeemed us from Egypt, split the Sea of Reeds and gave us the Torah. We also must have the faith and conviction that God will bring us all together under the canopy of peace in our homeland, Eretz Yisrael. This year, let our spiritual GPS direct us differently. Instead of dwelling on what happened to cause our exile, let us involve ourselves in ways and actions that will bring a speedy end to our present situation. The root cause of the destruction of the second Holy Temple was sinas chinam – needless hatred. Let us be filled with ahavas chinam – boundless love for one another – and work together to bring the end to our long and arduous exile. Rabbi Evan Shore is the rav at Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse, teacher at the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and instructor at the Rabbi Jacob Epstein School of Jewish Studies. Continued from page 1
and growing with Temple Adath Yeshurun in Jewish life and expression.” The opportunity to share Torah and people’s lives is part of what makes learning together so fulfilling according to the rabbi, who said, “I am excited to build on the close and caring relationships between members of the community and the deep commitment so many have to this shul. I especially look forward to building a rich, meaningful and accessible Jewish experience together that, God willing, will elevate all areas of our lives.” Rabbi Zehavi received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and human rights at Columbia University, after which he moved to Jerusalem, where he performed his Israeli army service, worked, learned at the Conservative Yeshiva and studied law for two years at Hebrew University. He received rabbinic ordination and a master
of Jewish arts in Jewish studies from Hebrew College in Boston, and is currently completing training as a shochet (kosher slaughterer). Rabbi Zehavi and his wife, Ashira, have two young sons, Nadiv and Boaz. In addition to spending time with his family, the rabbi enjoys music, the outdoors and growing and cooking food. He said he is “looking forward to exploring what Central New York has to offer in the way of skiing.” Rabbi Zehavi added, “My family and I have been touched by the warm and enthusiastic welcome from the TAY community and beyond. We can’t wait to get to know everyone better in the months and years ahead.” Rabbi Zehavi can be reached at rabbizehavi@adath. org. For more information about Temple Adath Yeshurun and its programming and services, call 315-445-0002 or visit www.adath.org.
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including former refugees, their families, religious leaders, Jewish groups, historians, public officials, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum curator and historian Rebecca Erbelding, Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum President Kevin Hill and representatives of organizations with historical ties to the shelter. They will talk about
their memories of life at the shelter; how it affected and continues to affect the lives of former refugees and city residents; why and how it was administered and operated; its historical significance and legacy; and its impact on U.S. refugee policy since World War II. A memorial service will conclude the public program. There will be a 75th anniversary refugee reunion
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dinner at 6 pm with guest speakers at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 East First St., Oswego. The dinner is open to the public and reservations are required. Buffet dinners will cost $50 and plated kosher dinners $40 per person. Dinner reservations and event sponsorship forms only may be obtained by contacting Judy Rapaport at 315-591-1050 or jcrap53@gmail.com. The Fort Ontario State Historic Site is located at the north end of East Fourth Street. The Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum is located at 2 East Seventh Street in Oswego. For more information on the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, or 75th anniversary commemorative events, contact Historic Site Manager Paul Lear at 315-343-4711, the Friends of Fort Ontario Facebook page or visit www.fortontario. com. For more information about the programing, transportation or lunch, contact Barbara Davis at bdavis@ jewishfederationcny.org.
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remain highly committed, visible and strong. A successful Campaign requires hard work from many people. Thanks to all our solicitors; to Dr. David Hootnick for his incentive to encourage increased giving; to our Campaign Cabinet (Bruce Smith, Dr. Jeffrey Stein, Debbie Rosenbaum, Louis Orbach, Andy Fox, Dr. Robert Fechtner, Seth Goldberg and Alyse Holstein); to Myrna Koldin for organizing Super Sunday; to all the Super Sunday volunteers and business supporters; to Federation President Ellen Weinstein; to Federation President/CEO Michael Balanoff; and to all of Federation’s hard-working staff. Finally, I want to offer my gratitude to the many members of the community who went out of their way to thank me for taking on the role of Campaign chair and offer their ideas, encouragement and support. Chairing the Campaign was difficult but rewarding, and when I was recently asked to chair the 2020 Campaign, I was honored and agreed to do so. I look forward to a relaxing summer followed by a productive start to the 2020 Campaign. Until we meet again, shalom.
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OBITUARIES ELLEN MALOFF
Ellen Maloff died in Sarasota, FL, on April 2. Born in Syracuse, she attended and graduated from Nottingham High School and earned her degree in teaching from Syracuse University. She was a very clever, talented and resourceful person in many ways. She loved her plants and became a certified arborist. She painted and sewed for her designer business; designing pillows, towels, purses and many other items. She also loved parakeets, which she raised from babies. She is survived by her sons, Scott and Seth; two grandchildren; and her brother, Howard Moskow. Sisskind Funeral Service had arrangements.
ANN M. MARIN
Ann M. Marin, 96, died on June 16. She was predeceased by her husband, Irving L. Marin, in 1986. Through the years she had many interests, including travel, gardening, dress making, golf and bridge. She became a silver life master in ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) and played in tournaments across the United States. In later years, she continued playing bridge online with opponents throughout the world. She is survived by her daughters, Grace (Bennett) Levine of Syracuse, Linda (Steven) Lant of Poughkeepsie and Barbara (Ray) Cudney of Cazenovia; six grandchildren, Jake (Amanda) Levine, Iris Levine, Elliott Lant, Sally Lant, Lee Cudney and Jeanette Cudney; a foster sister, Ursula Foust; and many at Maple Downs. Burial was in the Temple Concord section in Woodlawn Cemetery. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th N. St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or a charity of choice.
MARTIN D. “MARTY” MILLER
Martin D. Miller, 75, of DeWitt, died on July 2 at Crouse Hospital. The son of the late Paul and Irene Miller, he graduated from Syracuse University. He worked for New York state as a supervisor in the Department of Social Services for many years until his retirement. He was probably the upmost local authority on Jewish genealogy and family history in Central New York. In recent years, he enjoyed his spiritual connection as a Torah reader and bar/bat mitzvah teacher, as well as a religious services leader in the community. He was a loving husband, wise and attentive father, and a doting grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Susan Miller; daughter, Jennifer (Phil) Cohen of Manlius; son, Zachary (Kelly Dwyer) Miller; grandchildren, Elise, Paul, Ilianna and Finn Cohen, Shea, Flynn and Everly Miller; brothers, Howard (Nan) Miller and Joel (Marcy) Miller; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Beth El Cemetery. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be may to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.
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Continued from page 5 then built its first permanent synagogue in 1851. Sixty years later, the congregation constructed the current synagogue at 910 Madison St. in Syracuse, known today as Temple Concord. Temple Concord is planning numerous events to mark this “10 times chai” anniversary, including re-creations of historic worship services, social events and educational sessions, culminating in a celebratory weekend September 6-8. The synagogue will also fund-raise during the year to support its newly-formulated Religious Education Fund, which will nurture the congregation’s future generations. As Rabbi Fellman noted in his erev Rosh Hashanah 5779 message on September 9, 2018, “Were it not for Max, Joe, Sam and Hesh, the Temple Concord we all know and love would not exist. They were our founding fathers, the dreamers, the ones in the room where it happened.” In addition to this temporary anniversary display on Temple Concord, OHA also highlights the local Jewish community in its newest permanent exhibit, “From Laying the Foundation to Forging Ahead: Jewish Contributions to Syracuse and Onondaga County.” Since opening in October 2017, the exhibit has educated many visitors on Syracuse and Onondaga County’s “vibrant and historically significant” Jewish community. For more information on OHA and “From Laying the Foundation,” visit cnyhistory.org. For additional information on Temple Concord’s 180th anniversary events throughout 2019, visit templeconcord.org.
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Pickleball clinics with IPTPA pro Zorano Tubo coming to the JCC July 25 BY WILLIAM WALLAK Zorano Tubo, New York’s first IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) certified teaching pro, will hold three pickleball clinics on Thursday, July 25, at the JCC Fitness Center’s outdoor pickleball courts. The beginners clinic will run from 9-10:30 am, the next level clinic is 10:30 am-noon and the advanced clinic is 1:30-3 pm. The cost is $10 per clinic for JCC of Syracuse members and $20 per clinic for non-members. Registration is required and may be made by calling 315-234-4522. There will be a limit of 16 players per clinic. Tubo is a dedicated pickleball teacher and actively promotes the sport via clinics, junior’s programs, lessons, exhibitions/demonstrations, television/radio interviews and developing programs in schools, churches, YMCAs, universities and Boys & Girls Clubs. He has numerous
gold and silver medals to his credit, and recently won gold in men’s doubles and gold in mixed doubles at the fourth Annual NYS Pickleball Classic in Buffalo. Tubo’s primary club for teaching pickleball is the Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome in Endicott, NY. He was taught at this club by a host of senior players (Jorge Chavez, Berwin Darrow, John Malack, John Vassil, Stu Corman, Gordy Pollard and Jeff Mariner) and it remains his primary base of operations. Tubo is constantly working on opening new places to play in public parks, schools, churches and universities. His most recent place to play is the JCC of Syracuse in DeWitt. The JCC Fitness Center has been offering pickleball play on its outdoor and indoor courts for nearly two years. For more information about the July 25 pickleball clinics at the JCC, contact Patrick Scott at 315-234-4522 or pscott@jccsyr.org.
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JULY 22-26 Monday – dinner – Panko encrusted honey mustard chicken breast Tuesday – tuna sandwich on wheat Wednesday – vegetable lasagna Thursday – chicken rollatini Friday – Birthday Celebration – honey glazed roasted chicken JULY 29-AUGUST 2 Monday – dinner – salmon with hoisin glaze Tuesday – kosher Italian sausage with peppers Wednesday – Israeli Scouts performance – roasted herb chicken Thursday – turkey on rye Friday – stuffed flounder 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 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
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where thousands of Americans, as well as Japanese, perished. His art therapy, shared with veterans at the Syracuse V.A. who also suffer with PTSD, gave him a sense of purpose, he said, as well as an op- Reginald Adams and his wife Elsie portunity to help in May, when he won a Shining Star combat veterans. award at Menorah Park. “I still love art,” Adams says. At age 94, he still creates sculptures and mobiles, paints and draws. He teaches a class at Menorah Park to his fellow residents. A portion of the sales from his show, which will include samples of each type of art he creates, will benefit the programs at Menorah Park. For information about the show, contact Susie Drazen at 315-446-9111, ext. 141.
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Summer camp kicks off at the JCC
It’s time for summer camp fun. Hundreds of children came together with new and established friends as the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse kicked off its annual summertime tradition on July 1. The JCC’s Camp Joe and Lynne
Romano summer day camp – open to preschoolers, school-age children and teens – runs through August 23. For more information about the JCC’s Camp Joe and Lynne Romano, or to request a camp program guide, call 315-445-2360 or visit www.jccsyr.org.
In the foreground are some school-age dance camp participants, along with their camp counselor (holding the sign) awaiting the start of opening circle on the first day of camp.
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reasons there is less participation by a younger audience is that schools have so much other information to cover that the Holocaust is given less time and focus. He would like to see more of the general community participate, and reminded people of the presence of non-Jewish participants, community dignitaries, survivors and educators, and that the tone is not just somber. He believes that the Holocaust has sensitized people to discrimination in other cultures and religions. He also feels that Jews exist to embrace Jewish traditions and values, and that they “deserve” the state of Israel.
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The Holocaust is not the only reason to practice Judaism. Goldberg said that we as a community and society have come a long way to prevent history from repeating, but there is still much work to do toward tolerance, respect, and understanding. He hopes to see more participation at the Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day 2020. He quoted Elie Wiesel, who said, “I believe in the necessity to restore Jewish pride even in relation to the Holocaust. I do not like to think of the Jew as suffering. I prefer thinking of him as someone who can defeat suffering – his own and others.”
Thou Shalt Ride Members of Thou Shalt Ride enjoyed breakfast in Waterloo, rode for four hours around Seneca and Keuka Lakes, and stopped at Hector Falls for a scenic photo. They welcomed Henry Melvin from East Syracuse and Dave Walsh from Rochester into the group. Ken Bell led the ride and Peter and Beth Caplan hosted the post-ride social. Thou Shalt Ride is a Central New York motorcycle club affiliated with the Jewish Motorcycle Alliance. The club’s goals include fellowship, scenic rides and support for Holocaust education. For more club information, contact Joel Stein at airmail13220@ gmail.com. These clubs are members of the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance. The mission Members of Thou Shalt Ride stopped at Hector Falls of the JMA is to support for a scenic photo. L-r: Ken Bell, Joel Stein, Peter Holocaust education. Caplan, Gary Stevens and Dave Feldman.
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Jerusalem court rules victims of terrorism can sue P.A., PLO
The Jerusalem District Court ruled on July 8 that the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization can be tried in Israeli courts for 17 terrorist attacks committed during the Second Intifada, saying the organizations offered financial, practical and ideological support for the attacks. The victims and their families can now sue the most powerful Palestinian entities in Israeli courts for potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. In his decision, Judge Moshe Drori said that the P.A. and PLO played roles in inciting the Palestinian public to violence against Israeli Jews, and that as they did not constitute a state entity entitled to immunity from damages claims. Drori cited late PLO leader Yasser Arafat, who said it was “the declared policy of the PLO and P.A. … to carry out terror attacks against Israel.” The ruling included allied organizations as well as rival terrorist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The P.A. and PLO have been ordered to pay NIS 5.5 million in legal fees to the families.
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Malzman believes that because the Jewish community in Central New York is small, there is a special need for dialogue and cooperation. She would like to see all the groups in the community work together, collaborate and communicate. “We have adversity to push against,” she explained, “so we need to stand together and help each other.” Her involvement with the JCC reflects her belief that it is “a common ground for everyone, serving
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All shows are free and open to the public. After the shows, caravan members mingle with the audience to provide an exchange of ideas and friendship. The caravan members say they want to work toward a better society so that there is a strong connection between the people of Israel and America. Organizers say that the caravan “will warm your hearts and bring a piece of Israel right to you through song and dance, conversations and activities.” This year’s performances are made
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it for storage and as a stable – but it was not destroyed. In Prague, the ancient medieval gothic Old New Synagogue is considered Europe’s oldest. It sits in the heart of the old Jewish neighborhood, noted for its historic cemetery with its crowded headstones leaning in every direction. This is also where the legend of the Golem was born. The Old New Synagogue, however was a building preserved by the Nazis to be a museum of the Jewish people. It is a sad state of affairs that today, many of these locations are guarded by
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everyone in the Jewish community, and beyond.” She knows that in the past, the community has been divided over resources and membership, but her hope for the future is that the community will overcome its history and learn to “be happy for one another.” “I have come to see that people really care about each other here in Syracuse, and I could not ask for a better community to raise my children in,” she said. Continued from page 3
possible with funds provided by the State and Local Partnership Program of the New York State Council on the Arts through its decentralization initiative administrated locally by CNY Arts. Organizers would like to thank the Jewish Federation of Central New York and the Pomeranz, Shankman and Martin Charitable Foundation., Inc. for making the programming possible. For more information, contact coordinators Melinda and Bud Greenman at 315-457-7201. Continued from page 2
24/7 police protection and visitors often have to go through security that would rival an airport; but visitors and worshipers can still go – and these majestic buildings are still there. No tour or museum guide ever intimated that these grand structures were expendable or subject to relocation because the land they sit on was so valuable. And, they are still there. Roy S. Gutterman is an associate professor and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.