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
C A N D L E L I G H T I N G A N D P A R AS H A
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