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Alexander and Charlotte Holstein to serve as 2014 Annual Campaign honorary chairs By Marianne Bazydlo Alexander and Charlotte “Chuckie” Holstein will serve as honorary chairs of the 2014 Annual Campaign, while their son, Philip Holstein, will lead the Campaign as chair. This year’s Annual Campaign leadership team is said to “truly embody l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation.” Chuckie and Alexander said, “Together, we believe in the proverb that this planet and the place where we live was only loaned to us to protect, preserve and improve for the generations that follow us. This is why we give as generously as we can to the Annual Campaign, to preserve and improve our Jewish community to assure a strong, resilient, financially sound Central New York Jewish Federation.” Alexander and Chuckie have been married for 67 years. Alexander retired as vice president of administration at SYROCO, which his grandfather, Adolph, founded in 1890 as the Syracuse Ornamental Co. They have four children, eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with a fifth to be born soon. They said, “In our Jewish religious faith, ‘charity’ is defined as ‘tzedakah,’ which actually means ‘justice,’ social equity, protection of the earth and all that lives on earth. Tzedakah and tikkun olam, ‘repairing the world,’ are principles that mold our lives. We come from two different backgrounds, but our passion for tikkun olam arises from the same sources: our parents, grandparents and religious teachings. The idea for philanthropy started in each of our homes – but in different ways.” Alexander’s grandfather, Adolph, a Polish immigrant, started a manufacturing business in Syracuse in 1890, and though he worked long hours at SYROCO, he made sure he contributed to the community. He was one of the founders of the Central New York Community Foundation, the Community Chest (forerunner of the United Way of Central New York) and was active with the emerging Syracuse Jewish community. Alexander’s father, Alex Holstein Sr., followed in his father’s footsteps and played a role in the business, nonprofit and Jewish communities as well. Their model is thought to have influenced Alexander’s participation in community service. His involvement with nonprofit organizations goes back to the mid-1950s, when he volunteered to work with Dunbar Center as a board member and later was elected president of the board. He chaired the American Jewish Committee local chapter board and the board of the Everson Museum of Art when Yoko Ono and John Lennon came to Syracuse to mount Yoko’s conceptual art exhibit. Alexander was selected by County Executive John Mulroy to serve as chair of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency from its inception and the early years. He was chair of the board for Manlius Pebble Hill School and was a board

Alexander and Charlotte “Chuckie” Holstein member of Crouse Hospital for 25 years. He was also a board member of the Jewish Federation of Central New York for many years and for one year chaired the Annual Campaign. His service on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation prepared him to help found a new organization to serve the Jewish community, the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York. He said, “In 1939, I was confirmed at [the then] Temple Society of Concord. I didn’t have a clue at that time that I would someday become a member of the temple Board of Trustees. My earlier community involvement with the Jewish Federation and other boards prepared me to serve on a variety of Temple Concord committees, including finance, development and marketing, and membership. One of my passions is to see the Concord family grow and the preservation of our 100-year-old building. “My philosophy of giving back to the community revolves around two P’s – passion and persistence. To be effective, a person must be totally committed to the cause and have persistence to see that the goal is reached. A third P might be patience, or even impatience, at times, depending on the situation. A great role a person can play is to motivate others and be a cheerleader for the cause.” Chuckie’s parents were Russian immigrants who arrived in America with few belongings and “a huge respect” for their new country, where they were at last free to observe their religion, live where they choose and become entrepreneurs. Her father was a house painter and her mother was a homemaker in a traditional religious home. Every Shabbat, after synagogue services, her father would bring home a stranger, usually an itinerant scholar and fund-raiser for Jewish centers of learning, yeshivot. She said, “My father loved studying Hebrew text and holding dialogues with these scholars while his children (all six of us) were learning a lesson in giving – giving up our bedrooms, our favorite parts of the chicken, our pennies and our use of the living room. This was a lesson in charity, a lesson that speaks to the concept that

philanthropy is not just giving money, but giving something of yourself.” Her national, international and local activities were motivated by her passion for world peace and sustainable places to live, learn, work and raise a family. She added, “That’s a big order, and no one can achieve this grand plan by themselves. It requires being inclusive, collaborative and cooperative, having an open mind to hear multiple ideas and voices, and welcoming everyone to work together.” Her first volunteer jobs in Syracuse were hands-on with the Community Nursery School (which was one for the low-income families living in Pioneer Homes and was one of the first preschool programs in the country), teaching literacy and preparing and delivering meals. Service on Boards of Directors meant learning about fiscal responsibility and policymaking. In addition, serving for 13 years as chair of Loretto taught her about long-term care and “the courage to take risks that would result in positive benefits for the frailest people.” Appointments by Governor Nelson Rockefeller to the New York State Board of Social Welfare, by Governor Hugh Carey to the New York State Division for Youth and to the White House Conferences on Families by President Jimmy Carter gave Chuckie experiences in public and citizen partnerships. The American Jewish Committee gave her foreign diplomacy opportunities to meet with the presidents of four Latin American countries and prime ministers in Turkey, Israel, Morocco, Egypt, Syria and Jordan. These experiences prepared her to lead the

American Jewish Congress delegations to two United Nations World Conferences for Women – in 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya, where she delivered a paper on “Aging and the Community,” and in 1995 in Beijing, China, where she conducted a workshop on “The Atrocities against Women in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda.” She said that a favorite activity of hers is to develop new ideas on how to fill unmet needs. Through the combined efforts of like-minded individuals, she was one of the founders of Meals on Wheels, the Syracuse City/Onondaga County Department of Aging, the Syracuse Commission for Women, Leadership Greater Syracuse, Youth Leadership Greater Syracuse, Citizens Academy and F.O.C.U.S. (Forging Our Community’s United Strength). She said, “It is through the accomplishments of F.O.C.U.S. that my fundamental belief is confirmed that a community’s strength depends upon informed, knowledgeable and involved citizens representing the mosaic of the community. “Together, but traveling different paths, Alex and I are grateful to those who propelled us along the way. Our children and grandchildren are seeking their own paths to philanthropy. We hope that they, too, will pass on the tradition of tzedakah to their children and grandchildren – l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation. We are proud that our son Phil is this year’s Federation Campaign chair and that son David provides legal services for the Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York. That’s sustainability!”

U.S. Iranian Jews declined meeting with Rouhani By JTA staff (JTA) – The organized Iranian Jewish community in the United States declined an invitation to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his visit to New York. The Iranian American Jewish Federation received an official invitation to meet with the new Iranian president more than two weeks ago from a senior official at the Iranian mission to the United Nations, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported. The meeting also would have included Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Zarif and the only Jewish Iranian member of parliament, Siamak Moreh Sedgh. The Iranian officials were in New York

for the U.N. General Assembly the week of September 24. Sam Kermanian, a special adviser to the Federation, told Haaretz that the group, in consultation with American Jewish leaders, decided not to attend the meeting because it could “send the wrong message to the administration and to American public opinion at this sensitive time.” Meanwhile, Israel’s official representatives to the General Assembly was to boycott Rouhani’s address to the international body scheduled for September 24. It is not known whether they will leave the hall when the Iranian president begins speaking or completely avoid the venue, Ynet reported.

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By Vicki Feldman The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Syracuse Section At-Large continues its work in the community with this year’s mitzvah project. NCJW, Greater Syracuse Section, will continue its efforts on behalf of children in Central New York at the Hannah G. Solomon luncheon honoring Elaine Rubenstein to be held on Monday, October 7, at noon, at Justin’s Grill, 6400 Yorktown Circle, East Syracuse. NCJW has asked members and

NCJW mitzvah project luncheon guests to bring items to donate to McCarthy @ Beard, a program run by the Syracuse City School District. Among the items requested are clothing, school supplies, personal hygiene supplies, batteries, sports supplies and various gift cards. For more information on what to donate, or to donate without attending the luncheon, contact Robin Goldberg at 952-8059 or radshesh@gmail.com. In addition, NCJW, Greater Syracuse Section, has once again been approved to

receive a Pomeranz, Shankman and Martin Charitable Foundation to purchase necessities for foster children in Onondaga County’s Children’s Division. For the past few years, the Children’s Division has been the recipient of NCJW’s Mitzvah Project. The Hannah G. Solomon Award luncheon registration will begin at 11:30 am. For more information or to send a tribute card honoring Rubenstein, contact Marlene Holstein at 446-7648 or mjholstein@msn.com. The Hannah G. Solomon Award is a na-

tional award presented by individual sections of NCJW. It is named for the founder of NCJW and is given to women who have demonstrated “exceptional service to the Jewish community and the community-at-large.” NCJW is a grass-roots organization of volunteers and advocates who “turn progressive ideals into action.” Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

a matter of opinion Never forget – the case for action in Syria By Neil Bronstein From Ruth Stein, communications vice president of the Jewish Federation of Central New York: “The Jewish Observer Oversight Committee often hears that the paper only publishes one side of controversial issues. In response to that complaint, the JO has started ‘Viewpoints,’ a column to show various perspectives. JO readers have been encouraged to continue the discussion with Letters to the Editor. A representative sample of those responses will be printed. Please

note that nothing inflammatory or anything contributing to the delegitimization of Israel will be printed.” Is it not a no-brainer? For 70 years we Jews have vilified Hitler for orchestrating the demise of millions and admonished governments for looking the other way, as so many men women and children perished in the Holocaust. We have pleaded to all who would listen to never forget. And for so many of those past years since the Nazis schemed, genocide continues in Africa,

Europe and beyond. We have become so desensitized that reports of hundreds being slaughtered are often relegated to the inside pages of our newspapers. Now, the world watches as Syria gasses thousands of innocent people. Yes, we can debate whether it’s in America’s best political interest to get involved and, if so, what steps we take. But, how can we just turn away and do nothing? Shame on all of those countries around the globe for their willingness to

just ignore injustice. No, this is not about political minutia. This is about the consciousness of a planet. A famous philosopher once wrote, “If we do not remember history, then we are condemned to repeat it.” We Jews can honor our fallen ancestors by imploring our elected officials and anyone else who will listen that America and all nations should stand up to mass killings no matter where they occur. Let our children and the world know that we will never forget.

a matter of opinion Rachel Rochelson – Yom Kippur USY speech

Rachel Rochelson spoke on Yom Kippur at Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas about her experiences in United Synagogue Youth and how important it is to her sense of self, understanding of Judaism and what it takes to raise “a committed, young Jewish adult.” She is the CBS-CS United Synagogue Youth ACHLA Chapter president and a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Shabbat shalom! They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a strong Jewish community to be the village that instills the unique values of Judaism in our children. I would like to speak a bit about being raised by our village. Growing up in what is commonly referred to as a small-medium-size Jewish community, my camp friends sometimes say, “Gee, it must be tough for you because Syracuse has such a small Jewish community.” I ask them what they mean. Then they ask, “Do you have a Jewish day school?” Why, sure, I answer. We have a vibrant Hebrew Day School that’s been in existence for more than 50 years. As a matter of fact, this year, eight first-time campers from the fifth grade class spent a month of their summer together at Camp Ramah in New England. And by the way, our JCC is the second oldest JCC in North America. “Well, you must have a small USY chapter,” my friend comments. Hmm, while we may be smaller than others in the region, ACHLA USY is small and mighty. And that reminds me, last year at International Convention, CBS-CS was awarded the Tikkun Olam Chapter of the Year Award

at camp, surrounded by some for the greatest amount of money of my best friends. I have been raised per capita. Do you know privileged to have davened that our synagogue is able to send Shacharit (prayed the morning USYers to regional conventions, service) on top of Masada, after International Convention and viewing one of Israel’s most encampment with the generous beautiful sunrises. I have met support of the Roberta Wladis Jewish teens from all across Youth and Education fund? North America at USY’s AnI’m then told by my friend that nual International Conventions. her synagogue gives scholarships to attend camp and summer proRachel Rochelson These experiences have helped me create friendships that I know grams. Well, each year the profits from our Sisterhood’s Purim baskets raise will last a lifetime. In addition, participating in the Jewenough money to help support kids and teens attending Jewish camps and summer ish Community Foundation of Central programs, while still allocating a portion to New York’s B’nai Mitzvah Teen Funders a local charity. In addition, our Jewish Fed- Program has taught me the value of phieration of Central New York helped support lanthropy. Reviewing grant proposals and 30 campers attending a Jewish overnight camp this past summer. At the same time, four teenagers, including myself (and one of our shofar blowers, Avi Young) received scholarships to attend a program in Israel. of Central New York Ramah Israel Seminar was truly a lifeBinghamton Syracuse changing experience. This Ramah program, Office Office Rabbi Rachel Esserman along with its eight overnight camps and Bette Siegel Executive Editor Syracuse Editor USY, continue to provide opportunities for Diana Sochor Publisher kids and teens to experience the excitement Layout Editor Jewish Federation of Michael Nassberg and spirit of Jewish life with their peers. I’ve Central New York Inc. Assistant Editor met people from all around the world, and Cantor Francine Berg Jenn DePersis Chair of the Board we all have one incredible thing in common Production Coordinator Linda Alexander – we are all Jewish. Alaina Cardarelli Federation Graphic Artist Last year, my good friend and [USY President/CEO Bonnie Rozen president] predecessor, Rebecca Speer, Ruth Stein Advertising spoke about the wonderful experience she Vice President for Representative Communications Gregory Senger had attending her first USY convention and TBA Bookkeeper how she valued the relationships she had Advertising Production and developed. I am fortunate to have had the Representative Management experience of waking up every morning The Reporter Editorial

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Alleged gunman in rabbi shooting killed in Russia

The alleged shooter of a rabbi in southern Russia was killed in a raid by Russian security forces. Sherif Akhmedov was one of five suspected extremists killed in Derbent, in the predominantly Muslim Republic of Dagestan near Chechnya, Russia’s National Anti-Terrorist Committee said in a statement issued on Sept. 27, according to international news agencies. Akhmedov, who has been wanted since 2011 for his alleged involvement in bombings and attacks on police, is believed to be behind the July 24 shooting of Rabbi Artur Ovadia Isakov as the rabbi exited his car and headed into his home. Authorities said the shooting was likely a terrorist attack by Muslim extremists. Isakov, 40, was airlifted to Israel for treatment; he was released from the hospital in August. He told JTA in early September that he plans to return to Derbent when it is safe and he is well enough to travel. Last October, unknown assailants detonated a bomb in the interior yard of Derbent’s main synagogue. Nobody was hurt in the explosion. Some 2,000 Jews live among a predominantly Muslim population in Dagestan.

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AROUND CENTRAL NEW YORK Syracuse Film Festival The Syracuse International Film Festival will bring a series of films, events and parties to celebrate its 10th anniversary from Wednesday-Sunday, October 2-6. Programs will be presented at the Palace Theater in Eastwood, the Landmark Theatre on Salina Street in downtown Syracuse, the Watson Auditorium on the Syracuse University campus and the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts at LeMoyne College. One of the premier events will be the program sponsored by the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse on October 6, at 3:30 pm, at the Landmark Theater, when Jim Morris will talk about the making of “Wall-E,” his first film as executive vice president of Pixar. The program will feature a screening of the director’s cut of the film. Through sponsorship from the JCC, specially-priced tickets will be available for the screening. Bishop Grimes High School graduate and Syracuse native Bob Goldthwait has brought each of his last three films to the Syracuse International Film Festival. His first film, “Shakes the Clown,” will be shown on Saturday, October 5, at 9:45 pm, at the Palace Theater in Eastwood. Tickets will be available at the door.

Also on October 6, at 7 pm, the Syracuse screening of the film “Adult World” will be held at the Landmark Theatre. Shot locally and produced by Justin Nappi, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last spring. Susan Sloan will be the honorary chair of the event. Beginning at 6 pm in the theater lobby, guests can “walk the red carpet” and be welcomed to the festival by Richard Breeland, known in Syracuse for his years of greetings at local cinemas. Food and beverages, courtesy of Arad Evans Inn and Phoebe’s Garden Café, will be available for event attendees. There will be a silent auction with gift baskets donated by local businesses. Personalities from the films will socialize with the guests. The event will conclude with a champagne toast to the festival, the stars and the program volunteers. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the Film Festival office at 671-2188 or e-mail Christine@syrfilm. com, mike@syrfilm.com or beccah@syrfilm.com; or visit www.filminsyracuse.com. Italian painter Silvano Campeggi, known as “The Artist to the Stars,” has created the festival’s 10th anniversary poster, after having also designed one back

Parenting Resources and more than 600 articles and chapters. She By Lori Tenenbaum has presented training sessions and keynote A group of Jewish educators and leaders has addresses to promote high-quality childcare all been working for several months to implement a around the United States and in other countries, Jewish parenting resources program for the comincluding South Korea, Singapore, France, China munity, funded by a grant from the 2012 Comand Australia. She served as a columnist for munity Program Fund of the Jewish Federation “Scholastic Parent and Child” and “Scholastic of Central New York. Features of the program, Early Education Today,” as well as for the Schodescribed as “exciting, timely and innovative” lastic website for parents, and has been the North by Jo David, director of the Early Childhood American editor for the British journal, “Early Development Program at the Sam Pomeranz Child Development and Care.” She sits on the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, include editorial board of “Child Development,” the ofa workshop series that will run throughout the SU Professor ficial journal of the Society for Research in Child year, a library of resource materials for parents Emerita Alice Development, and “PsycCRITIQUES.” and a resource room where parents can read, relax, Honig Upcoming lectures in the series will deal learn and meet with peers and teachers. The project’s leaders are Barbara Davis, co-head of with “The Different Faces of Specials Needs,” “Advocatthe Syracuse Hebrew Day School; Marci Erlebacher, JCC ing for Your Child,” “Social Media and Internet Safety” executive director; Stephanie Marshall, Temple Concord and “Changes in Family Dynamics.” More information director of congregation learning; and Lori Tenenbaum, co- about these programs and the Parent Resource Center head of SHDS. Davis said, “This effort represents a unique will be forthcoming. David said, “We are very excited about this joint venture, cooperative collaboration between three major institutions in our community, all dedicated to helping Jewish parents which will provide much needed resources for parents in the area. We are thrilled to be offering the workshops and and children thrive in the 21st century.” The opening lecture in the series, which will be held in resources, because in this day and age, there are a lot of the JCC auditorium on Wednesday, October 16, from 7-8 new concerns and issues. These concerns are very real, pm, on “Raising Strong Successful Children with Jewish and we are able to provide a friendly place where parents Values,” will be given by Alice Honig, professor emerita can get answers and help in dealing with the challenges of of Syracuse University’s Department of Child and Family raising their families in the 21st century.” Studies. She will speak on “Over-Scheduling and Stress: Their Effects on Your Child.” The Jcc and CONg. Beth Honig has written or edited more than a dozen books SholoM Graciously

in 2007. He has made more than 3,000 film posters and paintings of the stars during his career. The Landmark Theatre and the 2013 Film Festival will host an exhibition of 22 selected works rarely seen outside Italy from his original collection, “The Golden Era of Hollywood,” on October 2. Film music composer Patrick Doyle will also present his original score, composed for the 1920s classic movie “It,” played by a 17-piece orchestra of musicians from the Syracuse Symphoria and Society For New Music, and conducted by Travis Newton, director of music at Le Moyne College. Also appearing at the festival will be film directors Joel Schumacher, Adam Green and Joe Lynch. Films by Adam Green and Joe Lynch, known for their expertise in the genre of the horror film, were screened at the Palace Theater. The Syracuse International Film Festival office is located on the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center campus at 5655 Thompson Rd., DeWitt.

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congregational notes Congregation Beth SholomChevra Shas

Adult education Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas will offer several new adult education classes in October. Rabbi Andrew Pepperstone will lead a three-session discussion of some of the texts considered to be the most difficult in a class called “R-Rated Tanakh” on Thursdays, October 10 and 24, and November 7, at 10:30 am. When he recently bought a Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) app for his iPad, it showed the warning, “Tanakh contains age-restricted material. Click OK if you are 17 or older.” It appears that there are narratives in the Torah and the Hebrew Bible that people were taught as children, and then there are the narratives that were not taught in religious school, such as b’nai Elohim, mating with women who give birth to demigods; what exactly happens to Noah after the flood; what Lot’s daughters did to

their father; what happens to Dina; Canaanite genocide; human sacrifice; and rape and incest. Together, the group will explore some of the Tanakh’s more difficult narratives and talk about how to make sense and meaning out of them. The class will be sponsored by the CBS-CS Sisterhood. Pepperstone will continue his monthly Thursday morning women’s Torah study class, which takes an in-depth look at the week’s parasha. The class will meet at 9:30 am the third Thursday of the month, starting on October 17. Throughout the year, approximately two Wednesday evenings a month, Pepperstone will hold a series of classes on a variety of topics. The first three sessions, October 9 and 30, and November 13, from 7-8:30 pm, will explore how to write a d’var Torah and is intended for people who are new to this See “CBS-CS” on page 8

Temple Adath Yeshurun Adult Jewish Learning This fall at Temple Adath Yeshurun, Rabbi Charles Sherman will teach the adult Jewish learning class “Text Messages: A Torah Commentary,” every Monday, October 7-December 16, at 7:30 pm, in the TAY library. The class will explore how the Torah can be a guide in seeking answers to life’s questions. There will be no charge for the course and it will be open to the community. For more information, call the TAY office at 445-0002, e-mail info@adath.org or visit www.adath.org. Adult Education CHAVURAH Barbara S. Simon The TAY adult education chavurah will present the first of three Sunday morning lectures on October 13 at 9:30 am. The program will begin with a light breakfast, followed by a talk on Isaac Bashevis Singer by Sanford Sternlicht, professor emeritus of English at Syracuse University. He was a Leverhulme Visiting Professor of English at the University of York, England, and a Fulbright Senior Visiting Professor of English at the University of Pecs, Hungary. Sternlicht has lectured nationally for the English-Speaking Union of North America and has been a New York Council for the Humanities speaker since 2008. Allan Kanter, co-chair of the adult educa-

tion chavurah, said, “This is an opportunity to mingle and socialize over a bagel and cup of coffee and to hear an engaging speaker on a fascinating topic.” Robert L. Simon, Walcott-Barlett Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College, will speak on “Telling Right from Wrong in Competitive Sports,” the next program in the series, on October 27. Samuel Gruber will speak on “Arise and Build: American Synagogues and Jewish Identity” on December 8. The programs will be free and open to the community. For more information, call the TAY office at 445-0002; e-mail info@adath.org or visit the website at www.adath.org. Hazak Temple Adath Yeshurun Hazak will hold its annual paid-up membership lunch on Sunday, October 20, at noon, at the synagogue. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Little Jazz Trio. The event will be free with paid membership dues. Reservations are due by Sunday, October 13. The SaveAround coupon books will be available at the lunch. Hazak is open to all Jewish people 55 and older. Varied social, educational and religious programs are held monthly. For more information, contact JoAnn Grower at 463-9762, Joanne Greenhouse at 446-3592 or hazak@adath.org.

Marc Beckman, Abe Stanton (with back to the camera) and Jeff Stanton put the finishing touches on the Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas sukkah. The Temple Adath Yeshurun Religious School students in third-seventh grades held their bread for the Tashlich service on the first day of religious school, September 8.

Temple Concord Shabbaton Temple Concord will return to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Saturday, October 5, at 5 pm, in the zoo classroom. Following learning about and interacting with the animals, there will be a short Havdalah service to conclude Shabbat. Participants will then have dinner at a local restaurant. There will be a small fee for the program. Participants will be responsible for their own dinner costs. To make a reservation or for more information, call the TC office at 475-9952 or e-mail Stephanie Marshall at dcl@ templeconcord.org. An Exploration of American Jewish Communities Throughout the year, Temple Concord plans to explore and celebrate the theme of community, beginning with Rabbi Daniel

Fellman’s year-long class on American Jewish communities. Class participants will explore the accomplishments and struggles of Jews in America, examining regional differences and the unique contributions of American Jewish communities. The class will be held on Sundays from 11 am-noon. The next class will be held on October 6, on New York City. The following class will be held on November 3 on the Northeast – Boston and the new Vilna. For more information, call the TC office at 475-9952. Activities for Young Children Toddlers and preschool students will explore the alef bet at Gan, the TC group for families with young children, on Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 am-noon. Katan-Con, a social group for families See “TC” on page 8

Every year Temple Concord rolls out the Torah during the Yom Kippur family service. With the help of many adult volunteers, the Torah was unrolled around the edges of the sanctuary with all of the families inside. Rabbi Daniel Fellman took participants on a brief “tour” around the different Torah portions and familiar stories, talking about how the Torah is made and pointing out sections such as the “Song of the Sea.” The event gives children and their parents the opportunity to see the Torah up close.

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

Saturday, October 5 Temple Concord Havdalah at Burnet Park Zoo at 5 pm Sunday, October 6 Jewish Foundation of Central New York teen funders meeting at 3:30 pm Monday, October 7 National Council of Jewish Women Hannah G. Solomon lunch at 11:30 am at Justin’s Grill Tuesday, October 8 Federation Community Relations Committee meeting at 4:45 pm TC scholars series at 6 pm Tuesday, October 15 Jewish Community Center Executive Committee meeting at 6 pm, followed by board meeting at 7 pm TC Living with Grieving II at 7 pm Wednesday, October 16 Deadline for the October 31 issue of the Jewish Observer JCC, Temple Concord and Syracuse Hebrew Day School present a discussion on “Is your child stressed out?” at 7 pm at the JCC Thursday, October 17 Temple Adath Yeshurun board meeting at 7 pm Saturday, October 19 TC Cinemagogue at 7 pm Sunday, October 20 TC blood drive from 9 am-1 pm TC Brotherhood breakfast at 9:30 am TC Women of Reform Judaism visits Mathilde Gage House at 10 am, followed by lunch TAY Hazak luncheon at noon Monday, October 21 SHDS board meeting at 7:30 pm

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By Iris Koller Pay attention! If you are a parent, educator, or in a relationship, the two words “pay attention” have, I am sure, left your lips on many an occasion. Your children’s eyes drifting to the television when you are standing there asking them to go clean their room – pay attention! You are walking in the mall and someone texting away on their cell phone walks right into you – pay attention! Just in the nick of time, you realize that your eyes wandered toward the sale sign at your favorite store instead of the road ahead – pay attention! You should be writing a d’var, but keep wandering to check Facebook and e-mail updates – pay attention! When we use these two words we typically mean, “Pay attention to what I want you to see or hear.” Our priorities are in play and sometimes, that is important. We do not want to hit another car, trip while we are walking and texting, or never learn long division because our eyes or mind wandered off. We are told that our ancestor Avram was settled into life in the city of Haran. I can imagine him working his days and enjoying time with family and friends. Yet, somehow in the midst of his work, his attention wandered just a bit and in that wandering, he heard God’s voice. He stopped “paying attention” and truly noticed what was around him. I often wonder whether God was putting out an all-points bulletin trying to find someone who would “hear” the voice

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Philip Roth awarded France’s highest honor

American-Jewish author Philip Roth was awarded France’s highest honor, the Legion of Honor. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius presented the award to Roth on Sept. 27 in New York. The award recognizes civilians and soldiers. Roth was granted the title of commander, the French news agency AFP reported. “France is giving you back what you have given to my country,” Fabius said, according to AFP. Roth, the author of nearly 30 novels, has and won numerous literary prizes. They include two National Book Awards, two National Book Critics Circle Awards, three PEN/Faulkner Awards and the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. He told a French magazine last year that he was done writing fiction.

and be willing to take a journey of faith. Was Avram the only one to notice? Did God choose Avram or did Avram choose God? The same question could (and perhaps should) be asked about God’s calls to Noah and Moses. We define distractions as items not on our priority list; yet, if you turn that idea just a little bit, suddenly “distractions” become opportunities to notice the beauty, perceive something in a new way. Perhaps, even to hear the still, small voice. May we always pay attention to what truly makes a difference. Shabbat shalom. Iris Koller, a longtime member of the Central New York Jewish community, was the director of membership and programs at Temple Concord, the principal of the Rabbi Jacob Epstein High School of Jewish Studies and the coordinator of The PJ Library® in Central New York. She is currently the executive director of the Commission for Jewish Education of the Palm Beaches in Florida.

obituaries Morris Groskin

Morris Groskin, 91, of Syracuse, died on September 23 at Crouse Hospital. He was an Army corporal serving with the 8th Weather Squadron in the Azores during World War II. He attended North Carolina State University, was a former member of Temple Beth El and was active in the men’s club there. He was also a member of Jewish War Veterans Post 131. He was an optician and manager of Sterling Optical until his retirement in 1988. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma, in 1997. He is survived by his son, Stuart (Margo) Groskin; his daughter, Phyllis (Stephen Perkins) Groskin; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Burial was in Beth El Cemetery. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057; Crouse Hospital, 736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210; or the Patients’ Fund at Menorah Park, 4101 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13214. 

Top tasks for fall home maintenance checklist (StatePoint)  – Keeping your home in shape may not top your daily to-do list, but completing certain small seasonal tasks can save you money, time and the need to complete larger, more expensive projects in the future. “Investing a small amount for preventative fall home maintenance can save thousands in the long run,” Leah Ingram, personal finance expert, says. Don’t know where to start? The following checklist from HomeAdvisor can help homeowners prepare their homes for the cooler months: %% Clean gutters: During the year, debris such as leaves and twigs can pile in your gutter. Cleaning them once a year prevents problems such as water damage, roof damage and flooding.  %% Service your furnace: A well-maintained furnace can help save on heating costs and prevent the need for repairs. Before temperatures drop, schedule your furnace to be serviced. %% Install weather stripping: As fuel and electricity costs continue to rise, keeping your home warm without wasting money and energy is important. Weather stripping your doors and windows can make a big impact.

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sprinklers: Removing all the water that’s in the lines, pipes, fittings, valves, sprinklers and pumps will prevent your equipment from freezing, expanding and potentially breaking. Hire a professional to attach an air compressor to the system to blow out the water from the lines, pipes and other parts. The service is inexpensive, and a professional will know the proper amount of volume and pressure to use to ensure no water is left in the system. %% Clean your chimney: Chimney maintenance is not optional. Deadly fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and expensive chimney repairs are serious consequences associated with neglected chimney maintenance. The National Fire Protection Association recommends all fireplaces, chimneys, flues and venting systems be inspected at least once a year by a pro. %% Flush your water heater: Generally speaking, water heaters are fairly reliable, so they usually aren’t top of mind. However, flushing your water heater periodically can prevent leaks and promote efficiency. “Hiring a professional for fall maintenance tasks like these is a great idea,” Ingram says.

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obituaries Joan P. Kelchner

Joan P. Kelchner, 80, of Cazenovia, died on September 6 in Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Roland, in 1988. She is survived by her children, Keith R., of Atlanta, GA; Kenneth R., of Cazenovia; Kristian Earnhardt, of Georgia; Kim (Zeeve), of Syracuse; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Tait Funeral Home, of Cazenovia, had arrangements. 

Susan Harding (Knap) Manes

Susan Harding Manes, 82, of Syracuse, died after a prolonged illness at Menorah Park on September 18. Born in Boston, MA, she was raised in Ogdensburg, NY. She spent every summer on the St. Lawrence River, wintering at her home in Manlius. She received a bachelor of arts in speech therapy and a master’s degree in education from Syracuse University, after spending her first two years at Emerson College, in Boston. While at Syracuse University, she was on the women’s football team that was coached by Jim Brown. She was a lifelong tennis player. She met her husband, Sidney, while at Syracuse University when he asked to borrow her tennis racquet. Early in her career, she was an English teacher at an inner city school and then co-founder, with Robert Newman, of the Syracuse Institute for Enabling Education, one of the first “free schools” in Central New York, where she also served as headmaster and was a teacher. At heart, she was an artist, specializing in textiles, and an accomplished weaver of rugs, a spinner and a knitter. She was an active member of the Clayton Craft School and the Syracuse Weaving Guild. She was an avid gardener and reader, and loved animals of all kinds. For more than a decade, she was an Angora goat farmer and used the mohair wool in her weaving and spinning. She was a rape crisis counselor, a speech therapist at the Grossman Cerebral Palsy Clinic and a longtime supporter of Planned Parenthood, theAmerican Society for the Protection and Care of Animals, Bat Conservation International and Hepburn Memorial Hospital. She was very active in the Chippewa Yacht Club, where she served in a number of capacities, including commodore, secretary and board member. She was a founding member of Save the River, an environmental organization developed to preserve and protect the St. Lawrence River after the largest inland oil spill in the history of the country. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Sidney Manes; her children, Matthew K. (Ann) Manes, R. Averell Manes and Katherine F. (Andy) Mann; and siblings, Jane Gustafson and James Knap. A memorial service will be announced by the family. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions can be made to Planned Parenthood, 1120 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210; The Clayton Crafts School, Thousand Islands Arts Center, 314 John St., Clayton, NY 13624; or Bat Conservation International, P.O. Box 162603, Austin, TX 78716. 

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Israeli Air Force chases drones

Israeli Air Force jets were scrambled to the north and south of the country in pursuit of unidentified aircraft that entered Israeli airspace. The Israel Defense Forces would not comment on the Sept. 28 incident, which involved three IAF jets in pursuit.

NEWS digest Dorothy Tishler

Dorothy Tishler, 93, of Syracuse, died on September 11 at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She was a laboratory technician at Memorial Hospital and was associated with her late husband, Martin, in their kitchen remodeling business. She was a champion of civil rights and was involved in many community projects, including having trees planted along Audubon Parkway in Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Tishler, in 1998; and two daughters, Shirley Curtiss and Pamela Jean Swender. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Dolan; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a stepson, Gary (Mary) Tishler; and a step-granddaughter, Laura Tishler. Birnbaum Funeral Service had arrangements. Contributions may be made to the YMCA, 200 Towne Dr., Fayetteville, NY 13066. 

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Israel arrests alleged spy for Iran

Israel’s Shin Bet security service arrested a Belgian citizen of Iranian birth accused of spying on Israel for Iran. Alex Mans, who traveled to Israel three times in the past year, was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport two weeks ago as he attempted to leave the country. A gag order on the Sept. 11 arrest was lifted on Sept. 29. Posing as a Belgian businessman, Mans is believed to have been spying on Israel for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to Haaretz. He was carrying photographs of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv when he was arrested, and also had taken photos of areas of the airport and other “sites that interest Iranian security officials,” the Shin Bet said. Mans, 55, was born Ali Mansouri and lived in Iran until 1980, and then in Turkey until 1997, when he received a visa for Belgium. He married a Belgian woman, from whom he is now divorced. According to reports, Mans has lived in Iran since 2007 and is married to an Iranian woman.

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Hannah (Mehler) Tanenbaum died in Morristown, NJ, on September 11. Born in Vienna, Austria, she arrived in the United States with her parents in 1934. She grew up in New York City and attended Hunter Elementary and High Schools, and graduated from Hunter College. She received a master of education from New York University and did graduate work at the New School for Social Research and the University of Florence, Italy. She also held a certificate from the Cordon Bleu Institute of Washington, DC. She taught elementary education in the New York City school system, but moved to Syracuse in 1973 when her husband, Stuart, became dean at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She was active in Planned Parenthood of Syracuse and served as president of the board for two terms. She also served on the Upstate Medical Women’s Auxiliary and supported Syracuse Stage, where she was instrumental in establishing its TLC program for visiting actors. She is survived by her husband, Stuart W. Tanenbaum; her children, Stefanie and Jonas; her daughter-in-law, Tracy; and two grandchildren. J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels, 486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ, had arrangements. Donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, P.O. Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116. 

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Community youth AMAZEing night

By Katie Sutliff Teen youth leaders gear up for another year of events Staff members from Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Temple Concord and the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse team up annually to plan and implement programs for Jewish youth between fifth-12th grades, regardless of synagogue affiliation, throughout the school year. JCC Director of Children and Teen Services Amy Bisnett said, “It’s great to watch teens build life-long relationships, while continuing with their Jewish education.” The group will hold “an AMAZEing night,” its first event of the school year, on Saturday, October 19. The event will be open to students in fifth-12th grades. The group will visit Abbott’s Farm, where members will navigate the corn

maze and then have healthy snacks. Busses, provided by the JCC, will depart from the JCC at 7:15 pm. Participants may also meet the group at Abbott Farms in Baldwinsville, in front of the store, at 7:45 pm. The group will finish at 9:30 pm and return to the JCC around 10 pm. Pre-registration will be required and there will be a fee. For more information, contact the JCC at 445-2360 or a local synagogue. CBS-CS teen leader Mike Smith said, “It’s important to remember we are a Jewish community and not made up of individual temples. Collaboration is in the best interest of everyone involved.” To keep the collaboration and future events viable, the teenage youth leaders will accept donations. For more information about the programs or to make a donation, contact local synagogue youth leaders or the JCC’s teen

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with children in the toddler-first grade range, will visit Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2901 Rose Hill Rd., Marietta, on Sunday, October 20, at 3 pm. Younger and older siblings will be welcome. To make a reservation or for more information, contact Aaron Spitzer at Judahs_dad@twcny.rr.com. Scholar Series Syracuse Chief of Police Frank L. Fowler will talk about gun violence on Tuesday, October 8, at 6 pm. Fowler has served a total of 20 years in the armed forces, including three years on active duty and 17 years in the reserves. He has received numerous awards and commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal for his actions during Operation Desert Storm. After joining the Syracuse Police Department in 1989, Syracuse Chief of he attained the ranks of detective and Police Frank L. sergeant, serving in numerous diviFowler sions, including the Uniform Bureau, Special Investigations and Recruitment. Fowler became deputy chief of the Community Service Bureau in 2005 and in December 2009 he was named chief of police. This is part of Temple Concord’s monthly scholar series, which occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, except November. The program will be free and donations will be appreciated. Cinemagogue Temple Concord’s film series will continue with more award-winning films. There will be a screening of the Oscar-nominated film “The Gatekeepers” on Saturday, October 19, at 7 pm. The United States has the FBI and the CIA. Israel has Sherut Habitachon Haklali, known as Shin Bet. In America, the organization is known as the Israel Security Agency. The organization is Israel’s internal Security service, one of three main arms of the Israeli intelligence community.

The other two are Aman (military intelligence) and Mossad (foreign intelligence.) The motto of Shin Bet is “Magen Velo Year’e,” (the Unseen Shield). In “The Gatekeepers,” director Dror Moreh convinced the six surviving former heads of the highly secretive organization to discuss their insights, decisions and reflections. Using intimate, in-depth interviews, photos, historical footage and computer animation, the documentary walks viewers through the role the Shin Bet played in Israel’s history from the Six-Day War in 1967 to the present. Although the film screenings will be free, donations will be welcome. Bloodmobile By Stephanie Marshall The third annual Red Cross blood drive will be held on Sunday, October 20, from 9 am-12:45 pm, at the synagogue, with appointments offered every 15 minutes. Donors of all blood types can donate either whole blood or double red cells. Donors should plan to take about an hour for the whole process, including pre-screening and the donation. The Bloodmobile will be open to everyone in the community. Blood drive coordinator Mark Kotzin noted that this year the synagogue will hold an additional spring blood drive on Sunday, April 13, saying, “At a time when blood supply levels remain at a shortage, we’ve decided that performing this act of tikkun olam twice a year can only help more.” To schedule a donation, contact Kotzin at 288-0773 or concordvampire@verizon.net. Beyond Hava Nagila As part of the Regina F. Goldenberg Cultural Series, Temple Concord will present “Beyond Hava Nagila,” on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 pm. The program will feature a lecture and concert of titles from the cantorial repertoire, the Yiddish theater and klezmer, as well as original songs by pianist Jonathan Dinkin. Performing musicians include Cantor Robert Lieberman, violinist Judy Cohen Stanton and Dinkin.

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Adrienne LeBlang $118 Mark and Jeannette Levinsohn $36 Marilyn Lipsy $36 Ronald and Heidi Lowenstein $360 Howard and Margo Lynne $36 Bobbi and Cliff Malzman $36 Arnold and Marilyn Manheim $118 Shush Martin $36 Regina Meadvin $54 Stephen and Elaine Meltzer $118 Daniel Miller $36 Robert and Carole Millstein $36 Randie Mosenthal $18 Eileen Phillips $500 Todd and Sarah Pinsky $500 Marilyn Pinsky $118 Stephanie Pinsky $118 Joseph and Dale Roth $36 Larry Rothenberg $118 Ada Rothschild $36 Mel and Madeline Rubenstein $54 Sharon Schloss $54 Sandra and Phillip Schwartz $54 Steven and Laurie Segal $54 Marla and Steve Share $36

Michael and Amy Shaw $36 Melvyn Shindler $360 Robert and Harriet Silverman $54 Paul Silverstein $136 Steven and Robin Sisskind $500 Sally Sokolsky $54 Murray and Carole Solomon $25 Estate of Avron Spector $10,000 Seymour Spevak $54 Arthur and Dorothy Steinberg $36 Barbara Sutton $36 Syracuse Jewish Children’s Foundation $1,000 Sandy and Delia Temes $108 Louis Orbach and Anastasia Urtz $54 Geta Vogel $118 Steve and Fran Volinsky $100 Ruth Wandner $36 Anita and Howard Weinberger $100 Roslyn Wilkins $36 Barry and Sharon Wishengrad Sandra Ziegler $100 Marsha and Aaron Zimmerman $100

For more information or to make a donation, contact Bill Berinstein at 472-6341 or williamberinstein@hotmail.com

department. For CBS-CS, contact Youth Director Julie Tornberg at director@cbscs.org or Teen Leader Michael Smith at masmit05@syr.edu. For TAY, contact Esa Jaffe at ecjaffe@yahoo.com. For Temple Concord, contact TC Director of Programming Stephanie Marshall at dcl@ templeconcord.org or Bisnett at abisnett@jccsyr.org. For the JCC, contact JCC Assistant Director of Children and Teen Services Katie Sutliff at KSutliff@jccsyr.org.

JCC children’s programs By Amy Bisnett The after school program at the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse has begun. The program offers an opportunity for children to unwind after school. At the program, students can complete their homework with the assistance of the JCC’s staff from Monday-Thursday. Among the children’s recreational options are arts and crafts, gym games, gaga and the playground. There are also healthy snacks available, including fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt and dips. In addition to the after school program, several active classes are offered at the JCC. Among the choices are gymnastics, basketball with Mac’s Hoop Stars coach Bob McKenney, dance and karate. Even though classes have begun, it is not too late to join. For more information, call 445-2360. Amy Bisnett is the director of children and teen services, camping, and is an inclusion specialist.

Max and Alex Standish completed their homework with help of counselor Erin Hagan.

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experience, as well as those who want to improve their skills. Participants will also be encouraged to choose a week to do a d’var Torah for a congregation on a Friday evening or a Shabbat or festival morning. Hebrew skills will not be required for the workshop. Hanita Blair will help people learn how to chant a haftarah on Sundays, October 20 and 27, and November 3, 10 and 24, at 10:15 am. To enroll in any of these classes or for more information, contact the CBS-CS office at 446-9570 or office@ cbscs.org. Hazak Marge Hill will give a presentation to Hazak about her experience as a volunteer administering polio vaccinations to children in India on Sunday, October 27, at 2 pm. Hill went with a group of 60 Canadian and American Rotary volunteers to give polio vaccinations to children in Luknow, India, and its surrounding villages in March 2004. The Rotary organizations are enabled by the World Health Organization in its attempt to eradicate polio from the world. Volunteers visit countries where polio is still prevalent. Her presentation will help tell the story of her two-week experience. Prior to the presentation, the concept of tikkun olam and the mitzvah of gimilut chasidim (acts of righteousness) will be discussed to illustrate the Jewish values intrinsic to her volunteer work.

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Members of Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas enjoyed dinner in the sukkah. In the foreground (l-r): Lois Weiner and Deb and Tom Sikora.