October 2015 Charlotte Jewish News

An Affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte

Vol. 37, No. 9

Tishrei-Cheshvan 5776

October 2015

JCRC Fall Lecture Featuring Ari Shavit Set for November 4

Ari Shavit

Please join us for the Jewish Federation’s Community Relations Council (JCRC) Annual Fall Lecture on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 PM in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts at Shalom Park.

Our featured guest speaker will be Ari Shavit, one of the most influential Israeli journalists writing about the Middle East today and author of “My Promised Land”an authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel. Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Shavit served as a paratrooper in the IDF and

studied philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Ari serves on the editorial board of the

local Israel newspaper, Haaretz, and is also a leading commentator on Israeli public television.

Mr. Shavit will discuss “Promise and Peril, Why Israel and the Diaspora Need Each Other” explaining how Israel’s complex past ought to shape its still-uncertain future. Ari Shavit through illuminating powerful and compelling moments of the modern Zionist state of Israel will challenge Diaspora Jewry to be bold in imagining the next challenging chapter for Israel. No country is more emotionally connected to the United States, and no coun-

try’s fate matters more to many Americans.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Tal Stein, Director of Community Relations and Israel Affairs at 704-944-6757 or tal.stein@jewishcharlotte.org.

This event was made possible by a generous gift from Harry and Gloria Lerner Y

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Learn the Facts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month women, men and teens in need wherever they seek it in our community.”

Domestic abuse in Jewish households mirrors that in any other home; one partner exerting power and control over another.

It can be as subtle as an unkind word or as blatant as a slap across the face. “Children and teens who hear and witness the abuse are often affected as well,” says Stephanie Starr, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services.

Even for those pre-teens and teens not in abusive homes, damage is being done to this vulnerable audience by cyber abuse and textual harassment which is growing to alarming degrees,”

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In 2009, nineteen Jewish agencies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg banded together to formally acknowledge that domestic abuse exists in our Jewish community and to take a visible stand against it. Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, they join forces with others to sponsor programs that educate and raise public awareness about domestic abuse.

“Domestic abuse is as common among Jews as any other religious or secular community,” notes Jewish Federation Executive Director Sue Worrel. “As leaders, it is our obligation to break the wall of silence and help establish a safe haven for our

she noted.

There are many myths about domestic abuse (see boxed area), but one undeniable fact is that Jewish women take far longer to leave – seven to fifteen years versus three to five years compared to those of other faiths (according to studies in Toronto and California).

“This isn’t an issue for ‘victims’; it’s an issue for everyone,” says Marsha Stickler whose volunteer group, Shalom Bayit, is working to end domestic abuse in our Jewish community. “When we talk about domestic abuse and get it out in the open, it’s easier for those affected to get help,” she continued. “October is aimed at sparking the resounding message that our Jewish community is actively working to create a safe, respectful, just environment for all our people,” Stickler said.

She encouraged everyone to begin in October by: * Wearing a purple pin in October; purple signifies the fight against domestic abuse. The pins will be available at reception desks at most Jewish agencies throughout October. * Becoming better informed.

See www.shalombayit-nc.org; get informational brochures including “Stories of Crisis” which includes local resource information; read stories of survivors on life-size silhouettes displayed throughout Shalom Park; attend sermons or workshops on healthy relationships, abuse, and safety given throughout October. Listings are as follows: October 10 – Temple Beth El: “Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Relationship” Workshop (see article

page 21), followed by a survivor speaking at morning service.

October 23 - Temple Kol Tikvah October 11 - Levine Jewish Community Center: Self Defense Course Taught by Sheriff Irwin Carmichael

October 17 - Charlotte Torah Center October 27 - Congregation Ohr Hatorah Each Saturday in October at Temple Israel: Recognition, including moment of silence at morning service. Y

Myths and Facts about Domestic Abuse Myth - Jews Don’t Abuse.

Fact - Abuse happens in Jewish relationships at about the same rate as it does in families of other religions – about one in four – and occurs in all socio-economic levels regardless of background, level of education or denomination.

Myth – It is only domestic abuse if it is physical.

Fact – Most abuse is emotional and psychological which can be more damaging in the long run since fewer people seek help. This may include humiliation, excessive criticism, forced isolation, threats or destruction of property, and economic control. Abuse can also take sexual or religious forms.

Myth – Domestic abuse is a one-time occurrence and usually a momentary loss of temper.

Fact - Battering is a pattern of behavior meant to establish control and fear in a relationship. It happens over and over and escalates in severity/dangerousness over time.

Myth – The batterer is not a loving partner.

Fact – The batterer does not always batter and in fact the relationship is almost always cyclical – loving and then abusive. The partner sees the generous and affectionate partner and believes there can be change if only the victim does the “right” thing.

Myth – Those being abused have done something to cause this.

Fact – Abusers choose their actions. Abuse is never the fault of the person being abused.

Myth – Drinking and/or drug abuse cause battering.

Fact – Although they may increase the likelihood of violent behavior, they do not cause or excuse it.

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Dear Readers, Isn’t it exciting the way our community continues to grow? We have expanded well beyond Shalom Park and our core agencies to as far north as Lake Cornelius and beyond, down to Ballantyne and farther to Fort Mill; we have expanded by adding synagogues as well as organizations such as the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival, Friendship Circle, Shalom Green, and more. Everyone of these agencies has a place on the pages of The Charlotte Jewish News.

But as our pages and coverage expands, so do our costs for printing and for mailing. We have expanded our online issue and now appear at a new site, issuu.com, where you can not only read the current edition, but clip articles and pictures for your file; current news and archives are constantly updated at charlottejewishnews.org; we post the latest events our our Facebook page. But our core news still is printed and mailed to anyone in the community who wants it.

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Thanks to the generosity of Tracy Brown, Jewish Federation’s Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Society Members were treated to a Book and Author Event with Chicago trial attorney and author Ronald H. Balson. Because Tracy is a member of the Jewish Book Council, she is able to bring one author to her home community each year. Ronald Balson, author of the popular book Once We Were Brothers, was a big draw for this year’s event, which took place on September 9.

Once We Were Brothers, which was originally self-published, became a “word of mouth” best seller, eventually selling nearly half a million copies.

The very first copies of Ronald Balson’s new novel Saving Sophie were sold in Charlotte at this Federation event. Saving Sophie is the powerful story of the lengths a father will go through to protect his daughter. It’s an action-packed heartpounding thriller that takes readers on a journey of murder and deception from the courtrooms of Chicago to Hawaii and the Middle East.

To learn more about becoming a Lion of Judah or a member of the Pomegranate Society, please contact Sue Littauer at the Jewish Federation office: sue.littauer@jewishcharlotte.org or 704-944-6758. Y

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Representative Adams Visits Shalom Park Jewish community leaders including members of the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Jewish Federation board, rabbis, and agency Executive Directors, gathered in the Sam Lerner Center in early September to hear Representative Alma Adams share her thoughts and experiences from her first trip to Israel. Y The JCRC promotes the interests of the Charlotte Jewish community by creating working relationships with our neighbors and serving as the collective voice of the Jewish community.

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SAVE THE DATE Community Wide Hanukkah Concert Sunday, December 13 at 5 PM McGlohon Theater

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Corrections to the Jewish Federation 2015 Donor Listings 2015 Women’s Campaign Golda Meir Society $1,000 - $1,799 Laura Milgrim 2015 Family Campaign Bonim (Builders) $365 - $999 Steve and Sharon Hockfield

JFS Jewish Family Services Donation in July 2015 Jewish Family Services received the following donations for Tribute Cards in July 2015. Thank you for allowing JFS to honor your friends and loved ones.

WISHING A FULL AND SPEEDY RECOVERY TO Dorothy Shulman from Ruth Sachs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Alan Goldberg from Monty Bennett, Stephen and Judy Kaufmann, Judith Tager Anita Grey from Carol Gorelick Connie Ostrow from Carol Gorelick Dorothy Shulman from Celia Mandel Elise Menaker from Carol Gorelick

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Jewish Family Services October Programming from JFS October 11: Women’s Self Awareness and Defense Course with Sheriff Irwin Carmichael Learn to protect yourself and others in possible dangerous situations, both outside and within the home. Designed for teens 15+ and

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October 15: Lunch and Learn: Understanding Preparatory and Anticipatory Grief Join JFS and Larry Dawalt, Senior Director of Spiritual and Grief Care Services for Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, for this unique program focused on what the family is going through, as well as what the patient is experiencing, during the process of a life-limiting illness.

While this is a difficult time in many ways, there are things one can learn to enhance the process and make the experience both meaningful and memorable. Free to attend, but registration required: 704-364-6594. At 11:30 AM-1 PM, Gorelick Hall, Shalom Park.

Lake Norman Programming: Parent Meet Ups: October 11 and 18 Healthy Relationships curriculum with Madrichim: October 18 Learn, Kibbitz, Nosh with JFS: October 14 Y

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR November 5: Aging Resource Center Ribbon Cutting December 10: Senior Hanukkah Party

JFS Teens Lend a Hand This summer we were fortunate to have numerous students volunteer at JFS. Erica Valenstein, Alex Berenfeld, and Abby Adams conducted food drives by distributing “wish lists” to neighbors, attached to grocery bags, and brought in the collected non-perishable food items, sorted them and stocked the JFS pantry shelves. Abby also spent time assisting in the JFS Abby Adams with her collection of items for JFS Food Pantry, filling or- Food Pantry.

Some of our own staff memders and putting away donated items. Jillian Arena has been at- bers’ children also made time to tending Shabbat programs at Sun- get involved this summer. Halle rise on Providence and is going to Ritch has assisted with office facilitate a High Holidays Arts tasks and both Mariel Cupp and and Crafts program there as well. Josh Gerrard have performed live She and Abby (and their families) on violin for some of our seniors will also be delivering “A Taste of in residential facilities. We are the Holiday” goody bags to sen- very grateful to these young people and their families. Y iors in the community.

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Mitzvah Munchkins is a collaborative program between Jewish Family Services and the Charlotte area Jewish schools, including Charlotte Jewish Preschool, Charlotte Jewish Day School, and Jewish Preschool on Sardis.

As part of each school’s

curriculum related to mitzvot and Tikkun Olam, students will learn about the importance that feeding the hungry has in the Jewish religion.

Each participating school will have a calendar that will be communicated to families at the beginning of the school year. On the day the donations are brought in to school, that class will have the opportunity to visit the JFS Food Pantry to learn more about how their participation helps our community.

This program is a way for JFS to proactively engage with your children and educate them about the hunger needs of our community in an age-appropriate manner.

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generosity in funding this program, which allows us to provide the Mitzvah Munchkins program at no cost to Jewish Family Services, the participating schools or the students. Y

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Pick Up Your Go Play Save Coupon Book and Start Saving Now Save Thousands with GoPlaySave (formerly Citipass) Coupon Books Stop by JFS Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM to pick up your book.

JFS Volunteers Thank you to the following people who contributed their time to Jewish Family Services in July.

Volunteers: Rick Abrams, Ben and Susan Aizenman, Linda Babich, Marcia Borden, Jennifer Collman, Andrea Cronson, Myra Diuguid, Sheryl Effren, Mel & Caren Frank, Robert Friedman, Gail Halverson, Tara Hubara, Robert Jacobson, Karen Knoble, Matt Luftglass, Frada Mozenter,

Margaret Musa, Debbie Porter, Barbara Rein, Jenny Rosenthal, Bill Schwartz, Lisa Shporer, Janice Shubin, Harry Sparks, Jeff & Stacy Strauch, Amalia Warshenbrot, Mike Weinberg Hadassah Cooks: Barbara Abrams, Bonnie Berman, Margie Bower, Sharon Cavanaugh, Gladys Cherny, Lynne Cojac, Fran Kaplan, Judy Kaufmann, Penny Krieger, Andy McCleary,

Fran Schuler, Hagit Stav Food Pantry Donations: Temple Israel and Temple Beth El Congregants, Lee Bierer, Tammy Golder , Dawn Hubbs, Hannah Kaunitz, Shelley Leibman, Frada Mozenter, Stephanie Kurtz Thompson, Aaron Weiner Tzedakah Donations: Mark and Stephanie Thompson Special Recognition: Jessie Cohen, for organizing camp challah baking and donation Y

Community News An Ode from the CJFF Summer might be over but things are still quite hot for the CJFF team.....

Thank you again for helping us achieve our year round programming dream.

FallFlicks 2015 is here and we are very excited about our upcoming slate….

Please choose October 11, October 18, and/or November 1 to be our date.

The Outrageous Sophie Tucker tells the fascinating story of “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas”.....

While The Farewell Party is one of this years’ most thought provoking dramas.

Look at Us Now, Mother! explores a complex relationship in an unflinchingly honest way.....

Gayle and Mildred Kirschenbaum are scheduled to appear and you will not want to miss what they have to say.

Planning for the 2016 CJFF is already in full swing and we would love to share what we are putting together…..

However, you will have to wait a little bit longer for details until we are experiencing much cooler weather.

Please see our ads on pages 23 and 24 which will help us stay in tune….

Don’t forget to visit charlottejewishfilm.com and we will “See You at the Movies” very soon.

October 11: The Outrageous Sophie Tucker October 18: The Farewell Party November 1: Look at Us Now, Mother!

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Moishe House Events in October Moishe House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community among Jewish young adults in their twenties and early thirties. Moishe House looks to fill the void that often exists after graduating college and prior to settling down. The organization brings together groups of three to five Jewish adults who live together and plan local programs, both home-based and external, for other young Jewish adults. There are currently 76 Moishe Houses in 18 countries around the world.

Moishe House Charlotte began in August 2013 and since then has hosted 130+ events ranging from service projects to social events to Jewish learning and more. We are always happy to see new and returning faces, so be sure to join us.

We are pleased to share with you our exciting events for this October: Historic Rural Hill Maze Saturday, October 3 at 2 PM at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC. Spend the afternoon with Moishe House as we weave our way through a maze. The maze is set up so that you have to find map pieces so that you literally build the map to find your way out. We will wander through it together, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and outdoors. The maze takes about an hour to complete, and the cost of admission is $11. Make sure to bring your walkin’ shoes and a water bottle.

A Night out in Noda - Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 PM in NoDa Our Moishe House friend has graciously offered his home for us to gather in NoDa. Not only is he generous, he is also a grill master.

We will meet there for dinner and drinks and then hit the town for a night at some of Charlotte’s best bars.

Pumpkins and Privilege Tuesday, October 13 at 7 PM at Moishe House, Charlotte It’s that time of year again when Trader Joe’s decides it’s time for every single thing that can be pumpkin-flavored is pumpkin-flavored. So, to ensure that they are not super wasteful with pumpkin flair, we are going to max out our budget on as much pumpkin-flavored food and drink that we can. Once the pumpkin-induced sugar high wears off, a meaningful discussion about the idea of being Jewish and privileged will take place.

Newcomer Social - Thursday, October 15 from 7-9 PM at the Piedmont Social House Are you new in town? New to Jewish life in Charlotte? Looking to re-enter the Jewish community?

Come join Torah on Tap and the Charlotte Moishe House at the

Piedmont Social House in South Charlotte for a fun evening of food, drink, bowling, foosball, darts, ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, and new friends. Light appetizers will be provided. Hope to see you there! RSVP to Sara at sara.stinemetz@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 13.

Intergenerational Shabbat Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM at Moishe House Charlotte Bring your family and friends of all ages to our house for a special Shabbat dinner celebration.

We will provide the main course, but please bring a side dish or drink to share. We are currently raising money for our annual We Are campaign, which helps us to host events throughout the year. A $5-10 donation is recommended (but not required) for this event.

Please go to the website if you would like to donate.

Spooky Snacks and a Scary Movie - Thursday, October 29 at 7 PM at Moishe House Charlotte Come and get Halloween festivities started early by watching a few of your scariest movies. It’s always better to watch thrillers in a group, so get ready to jump, scream and shake the night away.

Don’t miss out on the fun.

To learn more about Moishe House Charlotte, visit us at www.moishehousecharlotte.org/ houses/charlotte or check us out on facebook: www.facebook. com/MoisheHouseCharlotte. To contact us, please e-mail mohocharlotte@gmail.com.Y

“If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.”

– Baruch Spinoza

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Spotlight on Lauren Mond: A Bat Mitzvah at Shalom Park

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Recently, we sat down with Staci Mond, mother of Lauren Mond, who celebrated her Bat Mitzvah almost one year ago at Shalom Park on November 1, 2014.

Q: Why did you choose Shalom Park for the Bat Mitzvah?

Staci: Shalom Park was just a natural for our family. Shalom Park has been an integral place in Lauren’s life, and we just wanted to celebrate this special occasion at a place that felt like home.

Q: What was the theme?

Staci: Lauren’s Colorful World. The theme seemed to fit Lauren’s bubbly, outgoing personality. Beth Mattos did all the decorations. The place looked fabulous.

Q: How many attended?

Staci: We had 75 kids and about 125 adults. Shalom Park set up a dance floor, and we had the

kids’ side and the adults’ side. The setup made it fun for everyone.

Q: What did you do for dinner?

Staci: We used a Shalom Park approved caterer, Melanie Rowe.

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ing and going in all directions, Darren felt strongly that for an occasion as special as his daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, families and friends should all “break bread together.”

Q: What did you like best about having your event at Shalom Park?

Staci: Sam Lerner Hall was an absolutely stunning venue. I loved that the ballroom also included access to Main Street and the glassenclosed conference rooms, which allowed space for a photo booth, props and colorful, painted hats.

For our friends and family who had never stepped foot on the Park, they were beyond impressed.

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What are Your Dreams, Hopes, and Aspirations?

By Brian Yesowitch, Hebrew Cemetery Association President As Martha and I watch our children and their friends grow, we have hopes, dreams, and aspirations that their lives will be as productive and prosperous as ours have been. I think many of you have similar hopes, dreams, and aspirations for your own lives, the lives of your loved ones, and perhaps even for society.

These are not abstract concepts.

Hoping, dreaming, and aspiring are very Jewish concepts that have been ingrained in our religious culture from the very beginning of our tradition. Abraham took inspiration from God when he was told “Lech L’cha: Go forth from your land and your birthplace and your father’s house to the land I will show you. I will make of you a great nation and I will bless you. I will make your name great and you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:1-2 That turned to aspiration when every minute of Abraham’s life was dedicated to God’s charge to lead by example and become a great nation.

Isaac embodies the hope of our people. Abraham placed his son, Isaac, on the altar as a sacrifice, and yet Isaac was spared due to Abraham’s obedience to God. Moreover, during Isaac’s conflicts with the Philistines, we see Isaac tenaciously face adversity with hard work and fortitude. While the first two wells Isaac digs are blocked by the Philistines, the last and third well is not contested.

Isaac names it “Rehoboth”, meaning “spaciousness,” and declares, “The Lord has made room for us that we may be fruitful in the land.” Genesis 26:22 Isaac’s hopeful optimism helps the Jewish tradition endure through a transient, yet difficult period.

Jacob had dreams. The significant dream we all know about happened at one of the lowest points of Jacob’s life. He ran away from the anger of his brother, Esau, and his mother suggested he live with his uncle, Laban. While in the wilderness, he dreams he sees “a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. There above stood the Lord,

and God says: ‘I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying.’” Genesis 28:12-13 For the first dozen or so Jewish families who lived in Charlotte, their hopes, dreams, and aspirations were to create a Jewish community that could stand on its

own, without the support and leadership from the established Jewish communities of Charleston and Wilmington. The Jewish families’ first step toward their dream was to found a Cemetery in 1867 to serve the Jewish settlers of the Piedmont and beyond. Today, the leadership and volunteers of the Hebrew Cemetery Association share its founders’ aspirations that our Charlotte Jewish community will endure.

You, too, can be a part of those founders’ dreams. Membership to our Hebrew Cemetery Association is an affordable $72 annually. Preplanning your funeral is a gift, which reduces not only costs, but also stress. You can have peace of mind, knowing that your wishes will be carried out. Contact our Director, Sandra Goldman, to receive information on plot availability and pricing.

Have you considered adding the Hebrew Cemetery to your estate planning? Our Director, Sandra Goldman, can walk you through the process of turning an existing financial vehicle into a bequest to support the long term maintenance and upkeep of our community’s oldest institution, one that continues to serve the Jewish people of this region. My wife, Martha, and I have made our commitments along with nearly 30 other individuals and families.

I hope you will join us.

Additionally, our community supports needy individuals with reduced cemetery fees during their time of loss. You can make a

Mond Bat Mitzvah at Shalom Park (Continued from previous page)

system was great. We had a photo montage running on the floor-toceiling screen throughout the night.

Jay, Limor, and the rest of the Shalom Park staff were very helpful and responsive from start to finish, answering questions, handling security, and managing the event. I would like to thank the staff of Shalom Park for helping to make the evening so special. I would definitely recommend the Foundation of Shalom Park to host an event.

For more information about how to plan your next event at

Shalom Park, contact Jay Parton, Operations Manager, Foundation of Shalom Park, at 704-944-6842 or jparton@shalomcharlotte.org.

Jay can share with you the many Shalom Park amenities available to make your upcoming event a success. Y

contribution of any amount to the Steinberger Funeral Assistance Fund on our website, www.hebrewcemetery.org, or by contacting our Director Sandra Goldman at 704-576-1859 or director@hebrewcemetery.org. Don’t forget to “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HebrewCemetery. Our #Throwback-

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Hopes, dreams, and aspirations – the biblical patriarchs had them.

Our community’s founders had them. Our Association leaders and members hope your dreams and aspirations will come to fruition in

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Camp Soar’s Perspective from the Inside A camper’s high five and another’s “knuckle” greeting to Bob Bowler is usually the way the camp begins each year. Every year it is something Bob looks forward to and loves because all the campers greet him with excitement, hugs and “I love yous.”

It began with Bob Bowler.

How much love can one person

give or have? Bob’s vision, not only for Camp Soar but his commitment to so many other organizations is over whelming. If you know Bob Bowler, you are one lucky individual and his generosity and love is contagious.

By now Camp Soar should be in everyone’s vocabulary because the LJCC has been hosting camp

for the past 15 years.

This five day, free retreat, was founded by Bob 15 years ago as a little dream. It hosted 50 campers for three days to participate in sporting activities.

Move forward to 2015, 360 campers and 400+ volunteers, add five days, and you’ll have the current Camp Soar. “These campers

never cease to amaze; they participate in sports, extra-curricular activities such as bingo and arts and crafts, all while making new friends and reconnecting with old ones,” Bowler said.

“I love doing the camp every year because it gives campers a chance to participate in a wonderful camping atmosphere that they may never had or will have. It is a life changing experience for them and a chance to build their self-esteem,” Bowler said.

Bob continues explaining “these campers make new friends, try new sports, and adore working with their volunteers.”

Like every year prior, no camper goes home empty handed and without wonderful and positive memories.

One camper’s mother wrote Bob and said that her son “loved the activities, and I think he gave everything his all.” She continues, “for him it wasn’t about the activities that made the camp special for him, it was the people.”

Apparently her son’s motivation to get ready for Camp Soar was to practice his basketball skills prior to Camp Soar so “he could make Bob Bowler proud.”

More campers’ parents have said that not only was the camp wonderful, their campers said the enthusiasm of volunteers spread to everyone, and they loved how everyone interacted together.

The feedback from the many volunteers has been just as positive.

“I had a great time helping out at Camp Soar this year,” Ashley Smith from Compass-Usa wrote.

“It touches so many lives, and I am so thankful I got to be just a tiny part of it.”

There were many repeat volunteers that came from all over. We even had one volunteer travel all the way from Tennessee just to be involved.

Kristin Venit said her son Austin had such an incredible week as a volunteer that he will never forget the experience. He hopes to return again next year.

Another special part of Camp Soar honoring Bob’s late daughter, Vickie. It is important for him that we all remember how wonderful she was and, like Bob, remember how she inspired and motivated so many people she touched. “She always was reaching out to help people and she enjoyed enhancing their quality of life,” Bob explained.

One way camp carries on Vickie’s memory is to present the Vickie Bowler Memorial Award to a volunteer recognizing their extraordinary enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to the camp.

This year’s recipient was Diana Ades. Diana has been involved with Camp Soar since the beginning and is an integral part of Camp Soar’s success.

The Compass Group/Canteen Vending sponsors this prestigious award.

A debt of gratitude is due to the generosity of Compass Group/ Canteen Vending. They have fed the campers and volunteers from the beginning. They don’t just supply the lunches but also provide the drinks and snacks to the increasing number of volunteers and campers each year.

Hopefully you now know a bit more about Camp Soar from the people who produce, volunteer, attend, and sponsor this wonderful free camp. Maybe you’ll even want to get involved.

It changes the camper’s lives, but trust us when we say it changes the lives of all that are involved.

Next year’s camp will take place, June 13 – 17. To get involved with Camp Soar or for more information, please contact stephanie.garner@charlottejcc.org or 704-944-6743. Y

Having Fun at Camp Soar

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Seedlings for Garden Begin to Germinate Seeds have sprouted, plants are potted, and development is under way at Shalom Park Community Garden.

The garden, located near the Levine-Sklut Library and the Dumas Activity Center, is part of the Shalom Green initiative to improve environmental awareness and increase sustainability at Shalom Park.

Teenage summer campers planted a variety of fall and winter vegetable seeds in August while Rabbi Jonathan Frierich taught them about Jewish laws related to protecting the Earth.

The seedlings were later transplanted into small pots by members of the garden committee. Teaching religious values is one of the missions of the garden.

When completed, the garden will include raised beds and trellises for the vegetables, which will be distributed by Friendship Trays and the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry. The garden’s infrastructure also will feature a shaded work station and benches for sitting and enjoying the flowers, trees, and herbs.

The plantings will include fruit trees such as fig and pomegranate, grapevines, and herbs such as lavender, parsley, rosemary, and sage that have relevance to the Jewish faith. A variety of leafy

Planting seedlings.

Seedlings going in.

and flowering perennials will ensure attractive spaces in the garden throughout the year.

In spring, early vegetable starts will include tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, snow peas, and the herbs.

Also grapevines, shasta daisies, black-eyed Susans, and coneflowers.

In summer, vegetables will be harvested and flowering perennials and herbs will be in bloom.

In autumn, asters and pansies will blossom while winter vegetables such as onions, garlic broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce will be planted.

The garden will provide bursts of color throughout the winter thanks to Arctic Fire Dogwoods, pansies, and Lenten roses.

Primrose will bloom in March.

The garden is being built by community volunteers under direction of consultant and designer Bobbie Mabe and the Shalom Park Garden committee. Anyone interested in helping to build structures or plant the garden on October 4 should contact Yonathan Thull at catalyst.ahelpinghand@ gmail.com.

The garden could also use your help in the form of donations to build additional garden features. * $72 will buy a tree * $162 will pay for a bench * $360 will buy a raised bed * 720 will pay for a trellised bed

All donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made out to the Foundation of Shalom Park with “community garden” in

the memo line and mailed to Foundation of Shalom Park, 5007 Providence Road, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28226.Y

Shalom Green Challenge Wondering how you can do your part to protect the planet? Take the Shalom Green Challenge. Shalom Green and LJCC Cares are teaming up to offer families and individuals the opportunity to go green at home. Register to receive monthly challenges connected to Jewish values - to live more sustainably.

Learn about important environmental topics and Jewish values related to them; discuss with family and friends how you can get involved; act to live more sustainably at home; unite through special events and social media with other families who share your interest. For more information or to sign up, email Julie Rizzo, LJCC Director of Social Action, at julie.rizzo@charlottejcc.org.

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North Carolina Council on the Holocaust

DIRECTOR OF HOLOCAUST TEACHER WORKSHOPS The North Carolina Council on the Holocaust is seeking a Director of Holocaust Teacher Workshops to identify sites in North Carolina to hold workshops for teachers on how to teach the Holocaust. The Director is also responsible for re-

cruiting teachers to the workshop.

The North Carolina Council on the Holocaust provides educators with the training, lesson plans, and resources they need to teach the history of the Holocaust and lessons learned from the Holocaust.

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The Council offers teachers traveling exhibits, Holocaust survivor speakers, dramatic plays, DVDs, and books free of charge.

The North Carolina Council on the Holocaust is the only statemandated organization in North Carolina with the objective to educate the public about the Holocaust. The Council is used by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to foster teamwork, tolerance, compassion, and anti-bullying in the public schools.

The position would require someone who has a valid North Carolina driver’s license and who can travel throughout the state.

The position may require an individual to spend the night “on the road” as much as eight nights per year.

This is a paid position per workshop conducted. Expense reimbursements are provided.

Teaching and classroom experience would be helpful; training will be provided.

Please send a resume and cover letter in a Word attachment directed for Mike Abramson, Chairman of the NC Council on the Holocaust, to mabramson@ nc.rr.com.

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School New Beginnings at CJP

By Lisa Shporer My first month as the Executive Director of Charlotte Jewish Preschool has been joyful. Can you imagine just as a child navigates his/her journey into the world of CJP so did I in my new position? I had to learn about existing policies, procedures, how things were always done in the past along with juggling the myriad of responsibilities that occur on a daily basis.

The children that attend CJP are developing friendships. I am also making many new friends including the children and their supportive parents as well as developing relationships with the staff, PTO, and Board members.

Learning everyone’s name is certainly a challenge but receiving the hugs and smiles from the children is the best part of my day. I spend time visiting the classrooms, seeing the children learn, build, paint, write, sort, cut, run, swing, ride, negotiate, and sing. I love to see children engaged in their “work,” which of course is play.

I had always heard about Shabbat at CJP but let me share my very first school wide celebration.

The powerful singing of over 240 children, 50 teachers, and many parents, grandparents, and siblings was awe inspiring. The children are truly engaged in the

experience of lighting the Shabbat candles, saying the brachot for the candles, wine, and challah, giving tzedakah, and hugging the Torah.

That’s why I took this job, simply to instill a love of Judaism in our children and families. You can see that honest love of Judaism in the faces of the children here at CJP. The children are the future of Judaism and it’s in their hearts here at CJP. If you want to see it for yourself, you are welcome to join us on Fridays at 9:45 AM in Gorelick Hall.

I have the pleasure of working along with our newly restructured CJP Leadership Team. Ruth Ann Smith is the Director of Operations whose responsibilities include implementation of State and Sanitation regulations and all CJP building operations. Brooke Amo is the Director of Education and is responsible for all curriculum planning and student development. Alyson Kalik as the Office Manager continues to perform all administrative duties from enrollment to hot lunch while always keeping our office running smoothly and efficiently. Michelle Bamford, our Finance Manager, is responsible for all financial operations of CJP. New beginnings can be hard but my beginning at CJP has just been fantastic. Y

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New Teachers at the Jewish Preschool on Sardis JPS has expanded our programs and with that, comes new staff. We are excited to announce some of the best preschool teachers that Charlotte has to offer that have joined the Jewish Preschool on Sardis this school year.

this year and is thrilled to be back in a Jewish program.

serve us well as fresh energy in our extended day program.

After 15 years of excitement, we can tell, early childhood is her calling.

Jane Lee

Angel Chambers

Angel Chambers: Angel has been in child care for 14 years and is back at JPS once again. She is working in our busy infant room, singing and laughing along with them.

Jane Lee: Jane has also been in the field for over eight years and comes to JPS after having served as a teacher and director of a preschool program. As the mom of three young boys, she has the energy to rival her two year olds this year.

Cailey Kreitman

Cailey Kreitman: Cailey is an Early Childhood major at CPCC and found her way to JPS this summer as a summer counselor.

We are thrilled she is staying on with us this school year as an extended day teacher. A great playground for learning and sharing her knowledge, we know Cailey will grow so much this year. Y

Chinita Woody-Brown Mindy Goldstein

Mindy Goldstein: Mindy has been in early childhood education for three decades. She joins the mid-day staff of the infant room

Chinita Woody-Brown: Chinita has a long history with children of varying ages and we are delighted she found her way back to early childhood. Her energy, excitement, and knowledge

CJDS in Israel minded all of us adults that what we do at CJDS is an imperative and must be sustained for all children to come.

We were able to participate in two bat mitzvah celebrations, Leah Hall and Georgia Engelhardt.

Georgia’s celebration was on Masada where she read from the Scroll of Ruth The archaeological dig at Bet Guvrin. overlooking the very mountains of Moab where symbols on a second patio area she had her well known conversa- that included a whole globe on the tion with her mother-in-law concrete. Though we could only Naomi.

Georgia was communicate with limited Hebrew taken with our visit to the and English, we all played games Katzir School in the re- to get to know each other and gion of our sister city even painted pictures of ourHadera. She wrote this ar- selves. Our group also got to ticle to express how plant seeds in the school greenmoved she was by the house. I felt surrounded by friends and company. The whole experiwelcome we received.

My visit at Katzir School ence was very laid back and truly wonderful. I hope to connect with

by Georgia Engelhardt I have to say the Katzir the students at Katzir School School was one of the again.

When we visited Bet Guvrin most inviting schools I have ever visit. The sec- where we climbed through the Ellen Engelhardt assists her daughter Georgia ond I stepped on the caves and then experienced a bit as she recites Megillat Ruth at her bat mitzvah. school front patio I felt at of what the archaeologists do. home. There was a sign Talia Levine was left with a very for the first time (for most of welcoming us, and students strong impression from that day: When my family and I went to them) was an experience in and of greeted us on the front patio offeritself. The awe, the emotions, and ing snacks and refreshments. The Israel, we experienced everything the understandings that they took whole school had been working (Continued on page 14) away were so powerful, it re- on painting pretty pictures and Imagine sixteen children ages seven through thirteen standing on top of Mt. Bental in Israel overlooking much of the country with all of its beautiful colors, emotionally breaking out into song, “Eretz Yisroel Sheli Yafa ...”

Thirty nine people, past and current parents, grandparents, donors, students, and alumni of CJDS spent twelve days together in Israel this past summer. Once we start sharing and talking it is hard to get us to stop. There were so many wonderful moments that will stay with us in our hearts, in our memories and in our daily life. Sixteen of the 39 were our students and seeing the country

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Thank You to the Supporters of Shalom Park Freedom School This summer the Shalom Park Freedom School hosted 80 scholars at its six-week literacy-based camp. None of this could have been possible without the numerous volunteers and organizations that support SPFS. Every afternoon, scholars enjoyed a wide range of afternoon enrichment activities. Thank you to the following individuals and companies for supporting SPFS and ensuring our scholars had a summer experience they won’t forget.

Harris Teeter – $200+ gift certificates for food-related activities Home Depot, Promenade location - framing project supplies

Rachael Weiss – yoga Chris Callaghan/Ken Chu – chess Marcia Stern – T-shirt book bags, cooking Drumstrong – drum circle Dr. Michael Rotberg – all about the eye Dr. Barry Robinson – maps and history Lyn Addy – Zumba The Nature Lady, Sandi McGarrah – amphibians and the rain forest Brenda Terrell – Savory Stories Betsy Rosen – fast hats Lynn Jacobsen and Lee Blumenthal – beading

A scholar learns to bead.

Michelle Levi – crayon resist Atomz Lab – science Susan Gundersheim – drama David Block – martial arts E Corps – GIS (geographic information systems) Lisa and Ellen Garfinkle – movie making, alphabet soup games Tyler Schroth and Temple Beth El Religious School – computers Leah Porter – art project based on Romare Bearden Jonathan Thull – cooking KidzArt – drawing Debby Block – puppet making Shirley Frank – tolerance presentation

An art lesson.

Tim and Tanya Chartier – Mime-matics (mime and math) Florence Jaffa – linocuts Amanda Eisel – running Don Herbstman – rocketry Taproot Ensemble – movement and emotions Donna Emerson – making gloop, picture frames Nadine Baccellieri – dream catchers Sarah and Sam Fligel, Jason Garfinkle – minute-to-win-it games Eileen, Rachael, and Samantha Davis – ping pong ball painting, fusible beads Y

CJDS in Israel (Continued from pagte 13)

from the Dead Sea to Masada.

One thing that stood out to me was when we were in the central region at the Dig for a Day archeological site. We entered the cave.

All it looked like was bunch of dirt in a musty underground cave. As we sat down, the tour guide told us about the cave. It was actually 2,000 years old and from the Hanukkah times. The woman had the pots and glassware stored in that very spot thousands of years ago. So we broke up into groups

At the kotel.

and started digging. At first some people were wary, but after a few minutes, everyone was down and dirty. People found pottery, clothespins, and even a whole handle. Petrified wood was also in the mix. When we walked out, I thought everyone was proud to have touched something that was so important to one person over 2,000 years ago. When we were in the cave, it felt like being transported back in time. But as we stepped back into reality, I felt that

A science lesson.

although I was dirty, it helped me see into Israel’s past.

Sasha Levine shared with us that the Kotel left the strongest influence on her: My favorite part of our trip to Israel was putting notes into the Kotel. All of my class made notes for me to put in the Kotel walls. I put my note in the wall, but there were a lot more notes put in the wall than I expected. The wall was overflowing with every single crack. I felt like this was our home and this is where we belong. I felt that it was where all of the Jews were meant to be, but they’re all around the world. I also noticed something weird about the Kotel. I looked at the women’s side and it’s a lot smaller than the men’s side. It’s also a lot different. Everybody’s singing and dancing on the mens side. On the women’s side, everybody is praying silently. But Israel is my home. Y

CJDS Receives Grant for Scholarship Funding Charlotte Jewish Day School is a proud recipient of a grant of scholarship funding from the Legacy Heritage Emergency Fund for Jewish Education established to ease the financial burden of parents and schools in providing a Jewish education to children living in small and medium sized American Jewish communities.

Mariashi Groner, Head of School, is particularly gratified as “this represents recognition of the importance of Jewish education in communities of all sizes. Funds of this nature have previously been restricted to larger Jewish communities with multiple schools. It is nice to know that no matter the

size, Jewish foundations and funders recognize the importance of Jewish education. Thank you to the Legacy Heritage Emergency Fund.” While the grant is only for one year, its impact will enable CJDS to continue delivering exemplary Jewish education to the students. Y

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Youth Visions Why Hebrew High is the Place for Jewish Teens to Be on Wednesday Nights There will be surprises galore this year at Hebrew High. Here are just a few: * Forget everything you thought that you knew about Core Classes. This year we are really mixing things up, with new subjects, new groupings, and lots of fun.

Obviously the cooking class is very serious.

year, the class receiving these hours, will be Mr. Green’s “The Greening of Judaism” elective. * Opportunities for creativity abound. Music, drama, art, cooking, and writing electives are offered to meet the interests and needs of all types of learners.

There is really something for everyone at Hebrew High. * Post Confirmation (for 11th and 12th graders) will be better than ever. In this very special class, students are given an opportunity to express their ideas and feelings about Judaism and Israel in a non-judgmental community of peers.

This is especially important at this time, when our young adults are being challenged on campuses everywhere. * New electives that are cooperative endeavors with the JCC (Environmental class above) and with JFS. The JFS class (called Reality Check) will explore teen lives and their struggles in contemporary society. Taught by the staff at Jewish Family Services, this will be a non-judgmental

A dreidel contest.

place for teens to share experiences and gain insight into how to cope with being a teen in the 21st Century. * Amazing faculty – Rabbis, Cantors, and professional teachers all help make our school a welcoming, and caring environment.

These amazing role models help students learn how to balance their secular and Jewish lives.

Participation in Hebrew High is a requirement for all madrichim and tutors at the Temple Israel and Beth El Religious Schools.

Enroll your 8th through 12th grade students today. Don’t let them miss out on the Hebrew High experience. For more information call Roz at 704-944-6782 or email rcooper@shalomcharlotte.org.

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* The unveiling of Hebrew IV – For the first time this year, we have students receiving credit in Union County as well as Mecklenburg County. To find out more about this great program (funded in part by an Impact Fund Grant from Federation of Greater Charlotte) call the Hebrew High office. * Community Service hours available for certain electives.

This year we will offer at least one elective each session, that will give the students opportunities to earn community service hours.

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BBYO Starts New Year with Exciting Programs * Over 144 teens joined us in Greensboro, NC for Eastern Regional Execs Convention. We were thrilled to welcome 14 teens from Dixie Council (SC and southern GA) to our event. The focus of Chai Chaverim BBG board. the weekend was leadership development, working with your council local and council level at counterparts, analyzing chapter MIT/AIT, a special convention for strengths and weaknesses, and new members only. The teens will setting membership and program- spend the weekend of October 16 ming goals for the year. It was - 18 at Camp Weaver in Greensboro, NC with teens from around fun, educational, and inspiring. * September was a festive Eastern Region and Dixie Counmonth. The teens developed cre- cil.

We hope to see you at our ative programs focused on reflection and celebrating the many events throughout the year.

Holidays. We gathered in the BBYO is a place where teens can Sukkah at the JCC to cele- make friends, have fun, and conbrate Sukkot in a citywide nect with other Jewish teens in Charlotte. If you are interested in program, Pizza in the Hut. * In addition, new mem- joining or have any questions, bers visited the different please reach out to Sara and chapters and got a taste of the Jamie: charlotte@bbyo.org.

Be an advisor. If you’re a unique teen-led programs BBYO offers. We look for- young professional interested in ward to seeing these new volunteering with the teens, please Members of Hank Greenberg AZA are look- members learning more reach out to Sara and Jamie: charing for you. about BBYO on both the lotte@bbyo.org. Y

By Sara Abadi School has started and BBYO is in full swing. In August, we welcomed new Co-City Directors Jamie Bryan and me. Jamie and I are seasoned advisors excited to transition into our new roles working with the teens to develop unique citywide programs and oversee BBYO in our community.

It’s been a busy couple of months. Take a look at what BBYO teens have been up to: * Nearly 100 teens kicked off the year with a color war event at Camp Mindy. Old friends and new members bonded over games, physical challenges and enjoyed a sweet treat from King of Pops.

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Jump for Friendship - Part III Over 600 people are expected at the 3rd annual Jeremy’s Jump, the annual Jump-A-Thon benefiting children with special needs and the Friendship Circle.

The Jump will take place on Sunday, November 15 from 12 noon-6 PM at Sky High Sports in Pineville.

Spearheaded by 13 year old Friendship Circle teen volunteer Caley Coughlan, The Schlussel family loves Jeremy’s Jump. who launched Jeremy’s Jump to honor the memory of her spe- February 2013.

Jeremy’s Jump’s goal is to procial friend and bowling buddy, Jeremy Alpern, who passed away in mote acceptance of children and

teens with special needs and raise funds for the Friendship Circle.

The Friendship Circle pairs teen friends with children who have special needs for range of social and educational opportunities including its flagship home visitation program called Some students from CJDS came out to Jeremy’s Jump last year.

Friends @ Home.

To learn more about JeThe Friendship Circle is a benremy’s Jump visit www.JeremysJump.com. To Learn about The eficiary of the Jewish Federation Friendship Circle, please visit of Greater Charlotte. Y Caley does a split at last year’s www.FriendshipCircleNC.org or Jeremy’s Jump. call 704-366-5983.

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SYNAGOGUES CONGREGATIONS Hey, Ballantyne, Temple Kol Ami is Just Around the Corner Temple Kol Ami may be located in Fort Mill, SC but we are just a hop, skip and a jump around the corner from the Ballantyne area of Charlotte as well as Indianland. For those residing in these areas, we would love for you to come and check us out. What you will find is a warm and welcoming Jewish community. We are an unaffiliated congregation composed of the diverse Jewish community in the York County areamore traditional Jews, interfaith couples and families and Jews who may be rediscovering their faith. We hold Shabbat service the first and third Friday of every month at the beautiful historic chapel of Unity Presbyterian at 303 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, SC. Our Religious School has grown to over 30 kids who love coming to Sunday School and are

solidifying their identities as Jews (classes have just started and it’s not too late to enroll your child).

Tzedakah and tikkun olam, core principles of Judaism, will have even greater focus for our congregation in the coming year. We recently completed a food drive during the High Holidays to benefit Jewish Family Services and are planning a CardioFunk (kind of like Zumba but even more fun) session on October 10 in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month to raise funds for a cancer organization. Additionally, the Religious School will complete a school-wide Mitzvah Project this coming year which will benefit a local York County organization.

Here at Temple Kol Ami, we are so excited for all that the Jewish year 5776 holds for us. The only thing missing is you. We invite you to add your voice to our synagogue and become part of the continued growth of the Greater York County Jewish community.

For more information, please check out our website at www.templekolamisc.org or contact us at yorksynagogue@ gmail.com. To keep up with everything going on at TKA, sign

Build a Menorah at The Home Depot Chanukah will be here before you know it, so make sure you are ready and join us for a fantastic experience at The Home Depot. Kids will be able to build their very own menorah from scratch. We will also have tons of Chanukah activities and of course yummy Chanukah snacks.

Sunday, November 8 at 2 PM at The Home Depot – Ballantyne, 5415 Ballantyne Commons Parkway.

Appropriate for ages three and up with parent supervision.

This event is free, however RSVP is required.

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Simchat Torah Celebration at Ohr HaTorah Simchat Torah at Ohr HaTorah is legendary for its absolute joy and positive Jewish connection.

This year’s great event falls on Monday, October 5 at 7:30 PM. The celebration embraces adults and children together as we rejoice with the Torah, our most treasured gift from God. A festive holiday dinner will be served along with plenty of L’chaim for the adults. Children

will lead the reciting of the Torah verses in preparation to the dancing. On Simchat Torah all Jews unite, scholar and laymen in the joy and thanksgiving to God for imbuing our souls with the light of Judaism as it is expressed in the Torah.

The Simchat Torah celebration will be held at Congregation Ohr HaTorah, 6619 Sardis Road and is open to the entire community. For

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New Jewish Learning Institute Course Being Offered by Ohr HaTorah Journey of the Soul: An Exploration of Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond What is a soul? Where does it go after it departs this world? Do Jews believe in heaven and hell?

Can souls communicate with us from the afterlife? How does reincarnation work?

Jewish Learning Institute of Charlotte offers a new course on the spiritual side of existence.

Journey of the Soul explores the mysteries surrounding the spiritual

dimension of our existence — our destiny that continues even after we’ve shed our earth-bound bodies. We examine the transition of the soul into the hereafter, the kinds of legacies that are valued even after we’ve forsaken this earthly existence, and the accompanying emotional journey and rituals that help the soul and those closest to it prepare for its new

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Some questions are universal to the human experience. Is there life after death? What happens to the soul after we die? What is it like for those who have traveled over? These are but a few of the questions addressed in this course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). Beginning October 27, JLI will present Journey of the Soul, a new six-session course. Rabbi Yossi Groner of Ohr HaTorah, will conduct the six course sessions at 7:30 on six consecutive Tuesdays at Lubavitch Education Center for the evening classes. Rabbi Shlomo Cohen will begin on Wednesday October 28, at 11 AM for six consecutive Wednesdays.

“There’s a significant amount of confusion in the Jewish community about what happens to us when we die,” explains Rabbi Naftali Silberberg, the lead editor for the course from JLI’s center in New York. “Many ideas that originate in other religions and belief systems have been popularized in the media and are taken for granted by unassuming Jews. In Journey of the Soul, we clear up these misconceptions and introduce an authentically Jewish approach which is both surprising and refreshing.” Journey of the Soul provides spiritual insight into the soul’s journey through life, death, and beyond, as well as ancient Jewish wisdom that sheds light on the philosophical, emotional, and practical aspects of coping with death and mourning.

“Science knows the very little about the soul and what happens to it post mortem,” said Rabbi Groner. “It’s about what is truly valuable and meaningful in life

which is relevant to everyone, and many in Charlotte have expressed their curiosity to learn about the topic, so we’re expecting a good turnout.”

Professor Sheldon Solomon of Skidmore College who coauthored the book The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life commented about the JLI course: “This course strikes me as a very fine juxtaposition of ancient theological wisdom with contemporary empirical science. My sense is that this will be an interesting and rewarding educational and personal experience.” Similar sentiments were expressed by other experts in the field, including Professor Jeff Greenberg of University of Arizona; Dr. Casey Skvorc from the National Institutes of Health; Pamela Blair, co-author of I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye; and Bianca Nogrady, author of The End: The Human Experience of Death.

The course is being offered in joint sponsorship with the Washington School of Psychiatry, enabling medical and mental health professionals to earn up to 7.5 AMA, APA, CBBS, and ASWB continuing education credits for their participation.

Like all previous JLI programs, Journey of the Soul is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning.

All JLI courses are open to everyone in the greater Charlotte community. Interested students may call 704-366-3984 or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and other course-related information. JLI courses are presented in Charlotte as part of the Chabad of Charlotte adult education programming. Y

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Havurat Tikvah Gears Up for Shabbaton Havurat Tikvah ushered in the month of September with an anniversary celebration and renewal on September 5 of Saul Brenner’s Bar Mitzvah. Family and friends gathered for services and Torah reading and watched Brenner “become a fountain pen” once again.

A catered luncheon followed for those who attended the simcha.

The congregation welcomed 5776 with a moving High Holiday season during mid-September.

Both members and visitors participated in engaging and reverent services, as always. At the potluck luncheons on both days of Rosh Hashanah and at the Break-Fast on Yom Kippur, time was spent socializing and catching up with old friends and nurturing new ones with those who joined the congregation for services for the first time or who were returning visitors who have become part of the extended family.

Additionally, Havurat Tikvah will spend time in the Sukkah on October 4 at the home of Donna and David deGroot, 1410 Pinetree Dr. The afternoon will be filled with fellowship, celebration and a lot of lulav and etrog shaking.

And, moviegoers will enjoy the congregational Israeli Film Night at the deGroot home on October 24 at 7:30 PM. Participants will be able to watch a film and discuss it afterward. Kosher snacks will be served.

The congregation will hold a Shabbaton on November 14, bringing in Rabbi/Musician Danny Moss, who visited with Havurat Tikvah in 2014. He will

lead services at 10 AM at Avondale Presbyterian Church, MacLean Fellowship Hall, 2821 Park Rd., followed by a Kosher potluck veggie/dairy/parve luncheon. That evening he will present a program at a member’s home.

Details are still being finalized and will be available in the next issue of The Charlotte Jewish News.

In other news, Havurat Tikvah held its annual congregational meeting in May 2015. The following individuals were elected to serve in 5776 (2015-16) and will begin their terms on November 1.

They are: Joal Fischer, treasurer; Martha Brenner, scribe; Joal Fischer, membership chair; Brian Feinglass, social action chair; Lainey Millen, community relations chair; Peter Wallans, new member representative; and Ellen Myers and Paul Moritz, chicken soup committee. Pam Crown will continue to serve as the “food tsa-

rina” (hospitality chair). At press time, the consolidated adult education and religious affairs committee chair position has not been filled. Also, Elaine Chernotsky agreed to serve as the 5776 High Holidays service coordinator.

Havurat Tikvah is a warm, supportive and nurturing Jewish Reconstructionist congregation with Shabbat services and a full spectrum of holiday observances, as well as religious educational options for both adults and children.

We are a diverse group of families, singles, and Jewish and interfaith couples who participate in projects that promote social justice.

We value and depend upon member participation and leadership for our religious services, spiritual growth and governance.

Havurat Tikvah is an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Communities, In Association with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.

For more information on upcoming services, programs, membership or other queries, call 980-225-5330, write to Havurat Tikvah, P.O. Box 12684, Charlotte, NC 28220, email membership@havurattikvah.org or visit havurattikvah.org. Havurat Tikvah is also on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/havurattikvah/.Y

Tips for a Healthier Relationship October Workshop at Temple Beth El Relationships that are healthy tend to be long-lasting when there is honor, understanding and respect for one another. When there are disagreements, or arguments, in healthy relationships, they are about issues; not attacks of each other’s character. This is true whether the relationship is between a man and a woman, people of the same sex, adults in their prime or those later in life.

We wish that described all of our relationships. Yet the divorce rate keeps rising and people seem to be struggling more and more to have healthy relationships. Despite the best of intentions, we often feel resentful, uncared for, unheard, angry, distant, and /or overwhelmed by our partner. In worst case scenarios, where one person feels fear, shame and demeaned, there may even be abuse.

Guiding and coaching us toward a better understanding of what is … and is not … a healthy relationship and how to achieve and maintain one are co-presenters Rabbi Judy Schindler and Ann Kreindler-Siegel, Licensed Therapist and Collaborative Divorce Coach. They will lead the workshop, “Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Relationship” beginning at 9AM on Saturday, October 10 at Temple Beth El, 5007 Providence Rd. in Charlotte.

“Our goal”, said Ms. KreindlerSiegel, “is to provide the keys to

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creating and maintaining a longlasting, positive, and fulfilling relationship. This program is for you if you hope to begin a relationship, are having issues in a current relationship, are married and want to improve, or are widowed or divorced and possibly dating again,” she noted.

Tips offered will cover how to maintain positive regard and respect for one’s mate, even in the midst of negative conflict. Basic communication skills which will help people develop and maintain relationships where each party is respected, listened to, esteemed, and honored, as individuals and as Jews, will be discussed.

Speakers will be available to

continue discussions at a Congregational Shabbat brunch which workshop participants are invited to attend at a cost of $8. It will be followed by Shabbat morning services beginning at 11 AM. To register for the brunch contact Temple Beth El at 704-366-1948.

No registration is required for the workshop, but for information, contact Marsha Stickler at 704756-9209 or mstickler48@ gmail.com.

“Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Relationship” is being offered as an educational program during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To learn more about domestic violence and healthy/ unhealthy relationships see www.shalombayit-nc.org. Y

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Charlotte Jewish Women’s Initiative Presents the Great Round Challah Bake The CJWI’s Great Round Challah Bake was hosted by the Charlotte Torah Center on the night of Tuesday, September 8 in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish women throughout the community joined in learning how to bake round challahs. A demonstration was given on the formation of the dough, the process of rolling out the strands of dough, and Sara Oppenheim of the Charlotte Torah Center explained the symbolism that challah represents in Judaism.

Round challahs are typically made during the time

of Rosh Hashanah to represent the circle of the yearly calendar and are made with raisins and sweet toppings to represent a sweet new year.

All participants enjoyed learning how to roll out the strands of dough to braid and create their challahs. Each woman took home two challahs to bake and a challah recipe book.

If you would like to participate in future events and learn more about the Charlotte Jewish Women’s Initiative, please contact Sara Oppenheim at sara@charlottetorahcenter.com. Y

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Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center “Chasing Freedom”: The Incredible Story of Ella Miriam Every family has an important story to tell and sometimes these stories are never told to future generations. It is for this very reason that Ella Miriam – pen name for Charlotte’s own Elvira Sterling — decided to write the harrowing yet uplifting story of her family’s struggles in her new memoir Chasing Freedom.

Ella Miriam’s Chasing Freedom is the gripping account of her birth after the gruesome Nazi siege of Leningrad, her childhood and early adulthood in the grim

Soviet Union of Stalin, Khrushchev, and Brezhnev, culminating in her husband’s and her agonized but hopeful decision to emigrate to Israel during the earliest stages of the Jewish Exodus.

Her story continues as her family adapts to Israeli life during the chaos of the Yom Kippur War and its aftermath in a new world of freedom, challenge, and personal joys and sorrows. Finally, Ella Miriam recounts how, after a devastating loss, America became her ultimate national home through a

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Book and Author Event at Park Road Books The Man Who Stalked Einstein: How Nazi Scientist Philipp Lenard Changed the Course of History

By Bruce J. Hillman “A deeply fascinating, deeply sad book.”—Booklist “A new perspective to the study of Einstein. It includes fascinating biographical information on both men…Hillman has succeeded in his goal to “write a history…that read(s) like a novel.”—Library Journal This year is the 100th Anniversary of the Publication of The Theory of Relativity. The Man Who Stalked Einstein highlights a littleknown but important story about the antagonistic relationship between Albert Einstein and Philipp Lenard that changed the course of history. Although both men were brilliant scientists and Nobel laureates, they held opposing views about what constituted important, believable science that made some degree of conflict inevitable.

Lenard’s experimental physics and Einstein’s theoretical physics represent two opposing schools of thought that came into conflict throughout Europe. However, the enmity that each felt for the other was based on much more than their science. It was personal.

Lenard was so consumed by his own narcissism, his envy of Einstein’s fame, and his hatred for Jews that he sacrificed the integrity of his science and his personal reputation among the community of scientists on the altar of his personal prejudices.

For nearly 15 years, Lenard had led the opposition that finally forced Einstein to flee his native Germany. Driven by professional disagreement, intense envy over the public’s adoration of Einstein, and virulent anti-Semitism, Lenard unrelentingly harassed Einstein and publicly denigrated his theory of relativity.

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Jewish Council of Lake Norman presents: Afternoon Taste of Wine with Live Entertainment by Viva Klezmer Sunday, October 11 2:00 PM -4:00PM Devaste’ Vineyard 155 Lytton Farm Rd., Troutman, NC 28166 $18.00 per ticket includes tasting from four bottles and 2 glasses of wine, light hors d’oeurves, and lots of foot stomping fun.

Sangria, carbonated drinks, ice tea, craft beer and other beverages available instead of wine.

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R.S.V.P. to: reservations@jclkn.org Any questions please call Diane Emery 704-880-8181.

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“This book is so compelling and is definitely difficult to put down.,” says library director Debby Block. “We invite you to come and hear Ella’s story first hand.” The book is available for sale at Amazon.

The Levine-Sklut Judaic Library is proud to host a Book and Author event with Ella Miriam.

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The Man Who Stalked Einstein traces the convergence of influences and events that turned Lenard from a productive and highly respected scientist to a man consumed by racial hatred and an early supporter of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party.

Lenard and Einstein’s scientific differences sparked their heated interpersonal dispute that highlighted an era of intellectual tumult and led to the dismantling of the natural sciences in Germany.

The resultant international diaspora of German natural scientists, the most accomplished scientific community of its era, had an important impact on the international scientific community that still reverberates today. Indeed, their mutual antagonism affected the direction of science long after 1933, when Einstein took flight to America and changed the history of two nations.

The author, Bruce Hillman, will give a presentation and sign books at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road in Park Road Shopping Center, on October 28 at 7 PM. About Bruce Hillman Bruce J. Hillman, MD, Professor and former Chair of Radiology

at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has distinguished himself as a health services researcher, clinical trialist, and author. He has published over 300 medical articles and editorials and is the author of several books, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: How Medical Imaging is Changing Health Care (Oxford University Press, 2010) Dr. Hillman has served as Editor-in-Chief of three medical journals, including his current position with the Journal of the American College of Radiology. He was Deputy Editor of the online literary and humanities journal, Hospital Drive.

He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, his medical degree from the University of Rochester, and trained in radiology at Boston’s Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. He lives in Wake Forest, NC, with his wife.

For more information, please visit www.brucejhillman.com.

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