Jewish Observer - July 19, 2018 by Jewish Federation of CNY

7 AV 5778 • JULY 19, 2018 • VOLUME XXXIX, NUMBER 14 • PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID, SYRACUSE, NY

A message from Federation’s Campaign chair

It was a privilege chairing Federation’s annual Campaign contributions to the Campaign. BY MARK WLADIS Specifically, contributions have I have had the privilege of risen at a rate of 19 percent chairing the Jewish Federation over the past three years, an inof Central New York Campaign crease of over $200,000. These for the past three years. In that additional funds enabled us to role, I have witnessed up close maximize the good we do in the the enormous difference all community. By way of example, of us can make when we join the Jewish Community Center’s together and focus on our misallocation grew by over 30 perMark Wladis sion. You have shown me that cent – in excess of $51,000 – over we are a community of deeds, not words. Here are some examples of the incredi- historic norms. Organizations such as the ble impact your deeds have made possible: JCC provide programming that nourishes There has been a dramatic increase in and develops our Jewish community, and

when we are able to give them additional funds, they are able to provide additional and expanded services. Allocations to other Federation-supported organizations also increased by well over 30 percent – all because you, and people like you, gave more when the Campaign asked for your support. Thank you. Community events have increased as well over the past few years. We have brought in well-known speakers as a thank you to our major donors; and we have also opened these events to the community at large so they could hear about national

Something for everyone at the 19th annual Jewish Music and Cultural Festival BY VICKI FELDMAN Organizers hope that there will be “something for everyone” at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center on Sunday, August 5. JMAC was moved to early August this year because of scheduling conflicts presented by the Jewish holidays in September. Beginning at noon, Farah will perform on the Price Chopper Stage, followed by two-time Grammy nominees The Pop Ups, with entertainment for families and children of all ages at about 1:30 pm. Other groups include the Susan Watts Jewish Music Ensemble, performing

The band Farah performed at the Jewish Music and Culture Festival fund-raiser on June 10. Farah will perform at JMAC on August 5. L-r: Alex Reeder, percussion and vocals; Ben Markowitz, bass and vocals; Burak Direk, percussion; Sam Asher, lead vocals and guitar.

at 3 pm, and the Keyna Hora Klezmer Band, performing at 4:30 pm. For more information about the bands, food and activities, visit the festival website, syracusejewishfestival.org. There will be many activities and games for children provided by the JCC all afternoon in and around the Kids Tent, along with face painting, PJ Library® and the Robert Rogers Puppet Theater, as well representatives from area Jewish community organizations. There will be authentic Jewish kosher food choices, as well as other items available See “Music” on page 3

Spotlight

Alan Goldberg’s leadership recognized by Holocaust Museum Houston at Wesleyan and decided to apply. BY BARBARA SHEKLIN Thus began a long pedagogical DAVIS career, which he began as a Serendipity, the occurrence history teacher at Connecticut’s of events by chance in a happy Cromwell High School. When or beneficial way, is not really a the school’s counselor left, the Jewish concept. But beshert is. superintendent asked Alan to Beshert refers to any fortuitous take the position. Although event that happens to a person, not certified as a counselor, he usually in an unexpected way. accepted and took courses for a Alan Goldberg’s life is filled certificate in advanced studies in with incidences of things that Alan Goldberg school counseling. He married were beshert. He did not plan Dottie and, as was common for them, he did not anticipate them, but he seized opportunities that were presented in that era, asked for a salary increase, as and they were indeed most fortuitous, not befitted a married man. The superintendent only for him, but for our Jewish community. offered a raise on condition that Alan serve Born to immigrant parents and raised in as assistant principal. Seeing an opportunity, New Britain, CT, Alan fulfilled the dream Alan accepted, thus opening the door to a of all Jewish mothers and fathers and went career change in educational administration. As luck would have it (or was it to Yale, where he majored in history and political science. Unsure of what to do beshert?), Alan attended a summer instiupon graduation, he saw a notice about tute for counselors and administrators at fellowships for a master of arts in teaching Syracuse University, where he made some

topics from these speakers. This helps to build our community network of knowledge and caring. We also began the tradition of hosting a communitywide Chanukah party, where the guests range in age from newborn babies to those in their 90s. It is events such as these that give the community the opportunity to come together, mingle, and share friendship and fellowship. The whole idea behind my leadership over the last three years was to unite the community. It was important to me to provide constructive things to do and show everyone that the Federation is an important part of the fabric of a Jewish community. This was accomplished with a lot of help from all of you – so many See “Campaign” on page 5

2018 Federation Annual Campaign For more information, contact Colleen Baker at 315-445-2040, ext. 102, or Cbaker@jewishfederationcny.org

$ Goal: $1,300,000

1,265,701 as of July 12, 2018

ken Wow! We’ve bro rd. last year’s reco ll Thank you to a who helped!

important friendships and learned about a two-year program at Michigan State that See “Goldberg” on page 8

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July 20.............................. 8:20 pm............................. Parashat Devarim-Tisha B’Av July 27.............................. 8:13 pm............................................ Parashat Vaetchanan August 3.......................... 8:05 pm........................................................ Parashat Ekev

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Tisha B’Av

Congregational notes TBE memorial boards

Three local synagogues will mark A farewell lunch for a couple making Reproductions of the Temple the fast of Tisha B’Av with joint aliyah, concerts and more are Beth El memorial boards are now announced by local synagogues. services. hanging at Menorah Park. Stories on page 4 Story on page 3 Story on page 6

PLUS Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guide......4-5 Personal/Business Services....6 Calendar Highlights............... 7 Obituaries................................. 7

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Matthews grant to benefit JCC’s Early Childhood Program BY WILLIAM WALLAK The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse received a $1,000 grant from the Matthews Children’s Foundation to benefit its Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program. This latest round of funding is the result of JCC Board Pres-

ident Steven Sisskind’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the JCC’s grant application. Sisskind said, “We are extremely grateful for the Matthews Foundation’s continued support of our children’s programming. The foundation’s outstanding generosity has been incredibly helpful in providing funds for play-

A MATTER OF OPINION LETTER TO THE EDITOR

IfNotNow

To the Editor: Those 31 camperships that the Federation is sponsoring should provide their recipients with a very positive, Jewishly meaningful, summer camping experience. For the first time this year, unfortunately, that will require some serious vigilance on the part of camp operators, sponsors and parents. A newly-formed radical group, IfNotNow, a spinoff of the Jewish Voice for Peace, regularly pickets major Jewish organization meetings and headquarters. It recently accosted a group of Birthright Israel participants at JFK airport before they boarded a plane to Israel. In its obsessive fixation on a (nonexistent) “occupation,” it ignores very real Israeli security concerns, and Palestinians’ own agency in perpetuating their circumstances. Above all, adamantly rejecting the legitimacy of a sovereign Jewish Mideast state, they refuse to entertain Israel’s repeated peace offers. For further details: https:// legalinsurrecton.com/2018/04/groupplans-to-infiltrate-jewish-summer-

camps-to-turn-campers-against-Israel/. IfNotNow plans to subject campers to their Palestinian-centric views, having trained over 50 counselors slated to serve various camps. The Ramah camps in particular have rejected such mission-negating outreach. Nonetheless, those counselors have openly declared their intention to surreptitiously subvert such supervision. Camp authorities must thus have zero tolerance for such insubordination. Federation sponsors should convey their own concerns. Parents need to warn their children to be wary of, and to report, any such encounters. Jewish youth are now seriously at risk. Whether it be anti-Israel curricula, from elementary to graduate school, harassment and intimidation on campuses, infiltration of youth groups and, now, summer camps, there are no longer any boundaries. The enemies of Israel do not slumber. It’s time for the Jewish community to wake up to such rising dangers. Sincerely yours, Richard D. Wilkins

ground equipment and much needed items in our classrooms.” The ECDP will use the funds to create an outdoor learning center where JCC preschoolers will be able to creatively explore their world in a hands-on manner. Matthews Children’s Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to support children. To date, it has contributed millions of dollars to such charities. The JCC of Syracuse has received a substantial amount in grants over the years from the Matthews Children’s Foundation to benefit the JCC’s children’s programming. JCC Executive Director Marci Erlebacher said, “I am so appreciative of all that Steven has done on behalf of the JCC to secure the Matthews Foundation funding. We are delighted to receive the Matthews Foundation’s continued generosity.” For more information about the JCC of Syracuse and how to support its many

L-r: JCC of Syracuse Executive Director Marci Erlebacher received a $1,000 Matthews Children’s Foundation grant check from JCC Board President Steven Sisskind. The JCC’s Matthews grant application has been facilitated by Sisskind for many years. programs serving infants through seniors, contact Erin Hart at 315-445-2040, ext. 112, or ehart@jccsyr.org.

JCC summer camp kicks off

The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse kicked off its annual summertime tradition on June 25. The JCC’s Camp Joe and Lynne Romano welcomed hundreds of preschoolers, school-age children and teens for the start of camp. In this picture, school-age campers and camp counselors assembled for the opening circle on the first day of camp. The JCC’s summer camp runs through August 17.

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AROUND CENTRAL NEW YORK Revised Tisha B’Av KeyBank donates to Federation for service schedule Jewish education

Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas, Temple Adath Yeshurun and Temple Concord will hold joint services for Tisha B’Av this year. On Saturday, July 21, the beginning of the fast, there will be joint services at TAY at 8:35 pm, when there will be an evening service and participants will read and chant from the book of Eichah/Lamentations. On Sunday, July 22, at 9 am, there will be a joint Tisha B’Av service at CBS-CS, including Torah and haftarah readings for the day, and chanting from Eichah/Lamentations. There will be a Mincha service at 1:30 pm and evening services at 8:30 pm, both at TAY.

At right, l-r: Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon and Son Auctioneers, and former honorary Federation Campaign chair; Tim McLoughlin, vice president of KeyBank; Jewish Federation of Central New York Chair of the Board Ellen Weinstein; and Federation President/CEO Michael Balanoff. Federation received a check from KeyBank for $10,000 as a donation toward Jewish education enhancement.

Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center senior dining menu JULY 23-27 Monday – dinner at 5 pm – roast chicken with baharat Tuesday – baked ziti Wednesday – tuna on rye Thursday – beef stew over noodles Friday – birthday celebration – stuffed flounder

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in the food tent by The Oaks Catering, and Carvel will return this year with their kosher ice cream selections. The schedule and information about the Jewish Music and Cultural Festival can be found online at syracusejewishfestival.org. JMAC FUND-RAISER HELD IN JUNE The Jewish Music and Cultural Festival held its annual fund-raiser on June 10 at the Kimry Moor Clubhouse. The fund-raisers typically raise several thousand dollars toward the JMAC festival. The guest contribution entitles them to a live concert and supper, drinks and dessert either in a residence or facility. Performing was Farah, a band comprising many different types of drums and two guitars, with vocals provided by Sam Asher. The band specializes in Israeli, Sephardic and Mizrahi music. Many of the texts were familiar to the audience, as they originate in synagogue prayers. The music was called upbeat, with lively rhythms encouraging guests to get up and dance, which many did.

JULY 30-AUGUST 3 Monday – dinner at 5 pm – brisket Tuesday – egg salad on rye Wednesday – Stuffed shells Thursday – turkey on rye Friday – salmon with dill 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 or a member of the JCC. For further information or to make a reservation, contact Cindy Stein at 315-445-2360, ext. 104, or cstein@jccsyr.org.

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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES Temple Adath Yeshurun NEW OFFICE HOURS AT TAY As of July 1, the Temple Adath Yeshurun office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-5 pm, and Fridays from 9 am-4 pm. The TAY office will be closed on Tuesdays. For questions, contact the TAY office at 315-445-0002 or info@adath.org. TOTLUCK IN THE GARDEN BY SONALI MCINTYRE On Friday, August 3 from 5:30-7 pm, the TAY Young Children’s Program will host a Tot Shabbat and potluck-style dinner in the TAY garden for children from birth to 5 years old and their families. Partici-

pants will celebrate Shabbat in the garden, and then have a picnic dinner. Children will be able to play on the playgrounds. Participants are asked to bring a dairy side dish to pass, and label any allergens in the dish. The Young Children’s Program will provide the main dish. In the event of rain, all food will be provided by the Young Children’s Program and participants will not bring dishes to pass. TAY’s Young Children’s Program Coordinator Alicia Gross said, “We are excited to have a potluck because it helps build our young community and bring See “TAY” on page 6

Among those who attended the TAY Hazak tour at WCNY Studios in June were (l-r): Marilyn Novins, Marcia Mizruchi, JoAnn Grower, Joanne Greenhouse, Ceil Cohen, Asher Greenhouse, Lynn Cohen and Harley Finkelstein.

Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation BARONS’ ALIYAH BY LYNN KOSS On Saturday, July 28, Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse will hold a Shabbat luncheon in honor of Stephen Baron and Nancy Havernick Baron as they prepare to make aliyah. Steve grew up in Boston and came to Syracuse in the summer of 1980 to take a position in the political science department at the State University of New York Oswego, where he taught until the end of 2000. He is the author of “How to Back Up Without Giving Up,” the story of his positive outlook despite his daily challenges from living with multiple sclerosis. Nancy arrived from Minnesota in 1979 to begin a pediatric residency program at Upstate Medical Center. She stayed to complete a neurology residency and a fellowship in child neurology. She maintained a private practice in pediatric neurology until 2017, and had clinical appointments in various departments at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and was on staff at Crouse and St. Joseph’s Hospitals. Steve served on the boards of the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center

Temple Concord TEMPLE CONCORD PRESENTS SHABBAT SUMMER SERIES Four Shabbat events are planned this summer by Temple Concord, some in collaboration with other local synagogues. All events will begin at 6 pm.

On Saturday, July 21, a Tisha B’Av joint service at Temple Adath Yeshurun will be held with Temple Concord, Temple Adath Yeshurun and Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. On Friday, August 10, Shabbat in the

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Stephen Baron and Nancy Havernick Baron are making aliyah this summer. STOCS is holding a luncheon in their honor on July 28. Luncheon reservations are requested. of Syracuse and Young Israel, serving as president of the latter for two years. Nancy served on the boards of Young Israel Shaarei Torah (now STOCS) and Syracuse Jewish Family Service. Their daughters, Alexis and Miriam, are graduates of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and live in Israel. In his book, published in 2001, Steve expressed the desire to be a grandfather, but added, “Who knows if I will ever see that day?” Today, the Barons have five grandchildren. Donations are being accepted for people to include their names on a scroll they will receive. For more information, or to make luncheon reservations, visit the website www.stocsyracuse.org, or contact the STOCS office at 315-446-6194 or info@stocsyracuse.org.

B’nai mitzvah books

BY REPORTER STAFF Here are a few books that can help create the perfect bar or bat mitzah event. “Bar/Bat Mitzvah Basics: A Practical Family Guide To Coming Of Age Together” By Helen Leneman

This work seeks to not only help children navigate the b’nai mitzvah experience, but to show how the whole family can grow during the process. It includes information about the experience in general and also deals with the difficult issues faced by divorced and interfaith families. Also offered is information on how to design a creative ser vice and to offer a part y in keeping with the spiritualit y of the event.

“For Kids – Putting God on Your Guest List: How to Claim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah” by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

Aimed at children preparing for their b’nai mitzvah, this book explains the meaning behind the event and helps children better understand the spiritual aspects of Judaism. An additional section gives advice on ways to perform tzedakah in honor of their coming of age. “Mitzvah Chic: How to Host a Meaningful, Fun, and Drop Dead Gorgeous Bar or Bat Mitzvah” by Gail Anthony Greenberg

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JCC pre-K graduation, a summer tradition BY ANKUR DANG Summers are often characterized by fruity popsicles, a dip in the swimming pool and a hot sun. At the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center, summers are all these things and more. For the JCC, the start of the season was called a little bittersweet – because amid the activities, the older children in the Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program were also preparing to graduate. The entire month of June at the ECDP was dedicated to celebrating the end of the school year. The pre-kindergarten students from classrooms A and B were busy gearing up for their graduation, which was held on June 18. Dressed as kings, queens and animals ranging from a crocodile to a chipmunk, the children performed nursery rhymes and songs for their parents during the ECDP year-end performance. They concluded the program with “Shalom Chaverim,” a Hebrew song meaning “Goodbye, My Friends.” At the end of the show, the students wore graduation caps and received their diplomas on the stage. “Some of these kids have been with us since they were babies… so it is tough to say good-bye,” said Pamela Ranieri, JCC director of children’s programming. “But we want to send them off with smiles and laughter.” After the graduation, the children and their parents were invited to an outdoor picnic and cookout. Zyporah “Zippy” Lacirignola, a graduate of Classroom B, ran around the sandpit as her parents watched with obvious pride and joy. On being asked if she will miss her ECDP friends, she said a sad yes, before her mother, Melissa Lefkowicz, assured her that she will be back for summer camp.

JCC ECDP pre-kindergarten graduate Nicholas Centolella received his diploma on June 18 from Amy Bisnett, JCC associate director of children’s programming. In the background looking on is Pamela Ranieri, JCC director of children’s programming. “Zippy loves coming here… and the summer activities are always a lot of fun,” said Lefkowicz. “She’s going to enjoy camp and there’s going to be no time to even realize that she has something to miss.”

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JCC ECDP pre-kindergarten students sang during their graduation and year-end performance. L-r: Rose Braga, Reilly Cadaret, Logan Bisnett and Alex Sartin.

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Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah, August 4, 2018-August 31, 2019

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CBS-CS Trey Jacobson...................................................................................Katie and Brandon Jacobson..............................................................................TC November 3, 2018........................Abigail Hinshaw..............................................................................David Hinshaw and Mindy Epstein............................................................... TAY Gisele Fumarola...............................................................................Adam and Kelly Fumarola..................................................................................TC November 17, 2018......................Arthur Rothfeld...............................................................................Michael and Melissa Rothfeld...........................................................................TC December 15, 2018......................Liam Scott.........................................................................................William and Carolyn Scott.............................................................................. TAY December 22, 2018......................Ainsley Resig...................................................................................James and Rebecca Resig................................................................................. 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D’VAR TORAH

Stumbling

BY JIM BRULÉ As Moses begins his recitation of the history of the release from Egypt and 40 years’ worth of wandering, even the casual reader will notice differences between earlier accounts and his recollection. Some readers will find this problematic and try to decide which account is “correct”; others will use it as an excuse to reject both. And still others will attempt some intricate gymnastics to make each version completely factual. I prefer to take the storyteller’s view: why has the telling of this story changed? A great verse to exercise this on is Deuteronomy 1:37 – “Against me, too, the Lord was incensed because of you, saying, ‘You, too, shall not come there.’” In short, Moses blames the people for his not being allowed to enter the Promised Land. This flies in the face of Numbers 20:18, where God explicitly tells Moses that he will be denied entry for striking the rock. What do we do with these different versions? Let’s begin with a reminder: Moses is human, and subject to many human frailties, including manslaughter. Now, here he is, at the brink of the Promised Land, the bitter taste of his punishment fresh in his mouth. What does he do? He blames the people, instead of admitting to his error – or at least accurately recalling the event. What can we learn from this? Moses, our greatest leader, who partnered with God to deliver us from slavery, was far from perfect. At times he was brilliant, loving, daring, just, compassionate… and at others, he was angry, insulted, overwhelmed, despondent. Do we reject Moses because of his flaws? Of course not! But we continue to hold him – especially as a leader – to the same expectations that we know God holds for us. It would be wrong of us to do any less. Actions have consequences – for each of us. No matter our station, no matter our history, we must strive to live our lives to the standards set so often before us: to love each other; to care for the widow, the orphan and the stranger; and to be the best version of ourselves that we can. Even when we stumble – especially when we do. Maggid Jim Brulé is a member of Temple Concord and a transformational storyteller throughout Central New York. He teaches transformational storytelling online at www.TransformationalStorytelling.org.

TBE memorial boards

The board of Temple Beth El photographed all the memorial boards at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas and the Temple Beth El community room at Menorah Park. These photographs have been reproduced and mounted on boards the same size as the original memorial boards and are on the wall outside the Temple Beth El community room at Menorah Park. The Hare family memorial board is in the Beth El room at Menorah Park. The remainder of the plaques are mounted on the library walls at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. These plaques include Hilda, Jacob and Betty Davis; Morris Meadvin; Louis B.

Reproductions of the Temple Beth El memorial boards are mounted on the wall outside the Temple Beth El community room at Menorah Park.

B’NAI MITZVAH Stephanie Lynne

Stephanie Lynne, daughter of Margo and Howard Lynne of Jamesville, became bat mitzvah on April 28 at Temple Adath Yeshurun. She is the granddaughter of Elinore Lynne and the late Solomon Lynne, of DeWitt, and Linda and Edward Lasher, of New Hartford, NY. She is a student at the Jamesville DeWitt Middle School and attends Stephanie Lynne the TAY Religious School and the Syracuse Community Hebrew School. She enjoys singing and acting, attending the United Synagogue Youth encampment and participating in Syracuse Children’s Theatre. She has a b’nai mitzvah fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York.

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us together in a beautiful outdoor setting. By having a potluck, we are enabling families to be more involved in the planning of our young children’s programming.” Reservations are requested and may be made by contacting Gross at alicia@adath.org by Wednesday, August 1. The program is sponsored by the Edward and Marilyn Steinberg Fund for Tiny Tots and Preschool Programming. SUMMER CINEMA AT TAY BY SONALI MCINTYRE Temple Adath Yeshurun’s Adult Education Chavurah will present “Summer Cinema,” featuring two films – one in July and another in August. The first film, “1945,” will be shown on Wednesday, July 25, at 7:30 pm, in the Muriel and Avron Spector Library. It follows the return of an Orthodox man and his grown son to a village in Hungary on a hot summer day. They arrive on a train billowing black smoke, “like a looming and foreboding presence.” They create a disturbance as they pull two large trunks. The townspeople are preparing for the town clerk’s son’s wedding to the village beauty and they are fearful of the Jewish men’s arrival. The town clerk is afraid the two men are the heirs of the village’s deported Jews, and they expect that the men will demand the illegally acquired property of their family members. Winner of several awards, “1945” was an official selection at the 2017 Berlin Jewish Film Festival. It also earned the Audience Award at the Berlin Jewish Film Festival, Washington Jewish Film Festival and Chattanooga Jewish Film Festival. It was given the Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival and the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Narrative Feature. It also earned the Audience Award (Best Narrative) at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival and the Miami Jewish Film Festival. The film is produced by Menemsha Films, directed by Hungarian writer-director Ferenc Török, and is based on the short story “Homecoming” by Budapest-born Gäbor T. Szántó. This program is subsidized by the Abraham and Anita Altman Adult Education Fund. The films are open to the community, and there is no charge. For more information, contact the TAY office at 315-445-0002 or e-mail info@adath.org.

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Joseph Brown, 101, a life resident of Syracuse, died on June 22 at the Jewish Home of Central New York. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the owner of Ad-Lite Venetian Blinds Company. After that, he was a pharmacist at Suburban Health Services in North Syracuse for many years. He was a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun, past commander of JWV Post 131, and led the annual Red Cross blood drive for the Jewish community. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in 2008. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Brown; daughter, Eileen (David) Feingold; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Burial was in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be may to Temple Adath Yeshurun, 450 Kimber Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224 or the Foundation at Menorah Park, 4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214. 

AUDREY FRIEDMAN GRUNFELD

Audrey Friedman Grunfeld, 82, died on July 4 in Franklin, TN. A Syracuse native, she attended Nottingham High School. She graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in education. She taught school in Syracuse and Cincinnatus, but she stopped teaching because it wasn’t politically correct at the time to teach after a pregnancy became visible. She then took a career detour to raise her three children and partner with her then husband Walter W. Grunfeld to run the Independent Newspapers in Marathon, NY. An “epic penny pincher,” she kept her eye on the business side and became very skilled at publishing weekly newspapers. She loved golf, tennis and skiing, pool time and doing daily crossword puzzles. She enjoyed reading crime and mystery novels. She is survived by her sister, Tovia “Toby” (Ed) Trabin, of Palos Verdes, CA; her children, Adrienne Chase, of Nashville, TN; David, of Covington, LA; and Brent (Andrea), of Franklin, TN; three grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; and cousins, Ellie (Cyril) Freeman, of Fayetteville, NY, Beth (Scott) Freeman-Warren, of Manlius, NY, and Jamie Freeman-Saks. Burial was in Frumah Packard Cemetery, Syracuse. Sisskind Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to Thistle Farms, 5122 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, www.thistlefarms. org, #loveheals. 

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.

Wednesday, July 18 Deadline for August 2 Jewish Observer Wednesday, August 1 Deadline for August 16 Jewish Observer Friday, July 20 Israeli Scouts perform at Menorah Park at 2 pm Saturday, July 21 Erev Tisha B'Av Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas, Temple Adath Yeshurun and Temple Concord services at TAY at 8:35 pm Sunday, July 22 Tisha B'Av - morning services at CBS-CS at 9 am Mincha at TAY at 1:30 pm Evening services at TAY at 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 25 TAY movie event at 7:30 pm Friday, July 27 TC Shabbat in the Park at 6 pm at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool Saturday, July 28 TAY Shabbat in the Garden at 9:30 am Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse Aliyah lunch celebrating the Barons’ Aliyah at 12:30 pm Friday, August 3 TAY Totluck in the Garden, a dairy potluck and service for children from birth to five from 5:30 – 7 pm Friday, August 24 TC – A Baseball Shabbat at the ballpark at 6 pm

MICHELLE MARCIA (HUDUN) KALLAI

Michelle Marcia (Hudun) Kallai of Rancho Cordova, CA, and formerly of Mill Valley, CA and Syracuse NY, died suddenly at home on June 9. She grew up in Syracuse and was a 1978 graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School. She later earned a bachelor’s in English from Boston University. She fulfilled a life-long dream by moving to Los Angeles, CA, a week after graduation with only her guitar, a suitcase and her degree. She met her future husband, Stephen Kallai, and moved to Mill Valley, CA, where they raised three children and lived for 28 years. They recently moved to Sacramento. She worked on dozens of school committees and did many sports carpools. Her earliest job was as an operations manager for M&T Books in Redwood City, CA. She then became executive manager at the Book Club of California in San Francisco, and for over a dozen years was an owner and project manager for Master’s Touch Decorative Painting in Mill Valley. From 2012 until recently, she worked as an associate publisher for Bradford and Company in San Rafael, CA. She received a master’s of professional writing from the University of Southern California and attended the College of Marin to study financial accounting. She also had a master’s in mixology from Harvard University. She was predeceased by her mother, Renée Hudun, and grandmother, Ida Lowitz, of Syracuse. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; daughter, Annie (Chris) Hughes, of New Jersey; son, Austin, of Texas, daughter, Olivia, of Sacramento; father, John Hudun, of Syracuse; sister, Janine Hudun, of Syracuse; two nephews; and one grandson. A celebration of her life was held at the Green Gulch Zen Center. A memorial will be held at a later date in Syracuse. 

HILBERT MALOFF

Hilbert Maloff, 88, of Lake Worth, FL, died on June 15. Born in Syracuse, he lived there all his life, except for four years in the Air Force. He was a teacher in the East Syracuse-Minoa district and a guidance counselor in the Cazenovia and Baldwinsville school districts. He is remembered by former colleagues and students, and often held “reunions” in the summer at Wegmans in Fayetteville. He and his wife were members of Temple Concord when they lived in Syracuse. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; and children, Stuart and Larisa Maloff. Burial was in the South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel had arrangements. 

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AARON RAPHAEL ROTH

Aaron Raphael Roth, 31, died on June 24 in Omaha, NE, as a result of a collision with a deer while riding his motorcycle. Born in Syracuse, he was a graduate of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School, Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Syracuse University. For the past six months, he had lived in Omaha, where he worked as a manager for S. R. Sadoff Recycling, a recycler and processor of precious metals. He loved golf, NASCAR, music, motorcycles and old cars. He was kind, honest, compassionate and loving; and a role model and mentor to many individuals. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Georgina Roth of Fayetteville, NY; brother, Joshua, and twin brother, Gabriel (Laima); his fiancée, Gina DiOrio; aunts and uncles, Judy (Herb) Lustig, Marsha (Larry z”l) Roth, Judith Heksch and Tibor Heksch; and many cousins. Burial was in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Sisskind Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse, 4313 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214. 

HELEN ROTHENBERG

Helen Rothenberg, 92, died on June 25 at home. Born in Syracuse, she was a life resident. For many years, she worked with her husband, Joseph, in their family business, Arrow Food Market. She was a longtime member of Temple Adath Yeshurun. She always took great pride in how she dressed. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; their son, Larry; and their granddaughter, Amy. She is survived by her son, Steve (Marsha) Rothenberg, of Fayetteville; two granddaughters; a sister, Muriel Elman; a niece; and a nephew. Burial was in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Sisskind Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5005 Campuswood Dr., East Syracuse, NY 13057. 

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