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October 2012 - Tishrei/Heshvan 5773 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

6A Community Focus 11A Focus on Youth 16A Jewish Interest 21A Commentary 23A Israel & the Jewish World 27A Life Cycle 1B Jewish Happenings 11B Recent Events

3A Local philanthropist leaves a legacy of education

10A Kobernick residents thank staff members

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Federation to host communitywide Israel @ 65 Celebration Staff Report

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative are planning a 15-month celebration of the 65th anniversary of the State of Israel, beginning in November. The goal of this celebration is to highlight the educational, cultural, technological and medical contributions that Israel and her people have made to our world in the last 65 years. These events will provide opportunities for the communities of Sarasota and Manatee counties to join together and demonstrate their solidarity with the State of Israel. An interfaith committee, co-chaired by Patti Wertheimer and Gail Cox, has been working diligently all summer to plan events that are open to the entire community and have something to offer for all ages. Highlights of the celebration include: ÎÎ The Israel Defense Forces Quartet will perform at the kickoff event on November 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus. The event is free; seating is limited. ÎÎ Brigitte Gabriel, a leading expert on global Islamic terrorism, returns to Sarasota on the

Ner Tamid’s initiative to bring its college students back home

11B Photos of local recent events

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Five celebrated authors to appear at Federation’s Jewish Book Festival Staff Report

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evening of December 12. Ms. Gabriel lectures nationally and internationally about terrorism and current affairs and is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns Brigitte Gabriel America and They Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam and How We Can Do It. Special thanks to Norman and Hannah Weinberg for their sponsorship of this special program. ÎÎ We Love Israel Street Fair and Shuk will be held at Robarts Arena on January 27 from noon - 5:00 p.m. This Israeli-themed, multi-generational, multi-cultural event will feature food, entertainment, an Israeli marketplace with jewelry and art, and activities for all ages. This community effort will showcase many of our area synagogues, churches and organizations doing

ive bestselling authors will participate in The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s 2012-2013 Jewish Book Festival. Marvin Waldman, festival co-chair, announced that the lineup includes Lloyd Constantine (November 14, 2012), Jeff Oliver (December 18, 2012), Giuliano Hazan (January 14, 2013), Rich Cohen (February 13, 2013), and Delia Ephron (March 3, 2013). Events will be held throughout the Sarasota-Manatee area. Tickets can be purchased via the Federation’s website, www. jfedsrq.org, or by calling 941.371.4546 x119. Lloyd Constantine is founder and counsel of Constantine Cannon LLP, and former senior advisor to, and close friend of former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. His most recent book, Journal of the Plague Year: An Insider’s Chronicle of Eliot Spitzer’s Short and Tragic Reign, is a compelling memoir that Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT 167

recounts Spitzer’s downfall while reflecting on the complex friendship they shared. He is also author of Priceless: The Case That Brought Down the Visa/ MasterCard Bank Cartel. (November 14, 7:00 p.m., Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, $10) Jeff Oliver is a programming executive at the Food Network and has worked as a producer on a host of shows, including Last Comic Standing, Big Brother and Denise Richards: It’s Complicated. His debut novel, Failure to Thrive, tells the story of a reality TV producer, Jonathan Farb, who learns, in one day, of a tumor in his brain and of his wife’s infidelity with the obstetrician who delivered their baby. Oliver’s stories have appeared in The Nerve Magazine, Yankee

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Israel @ 65 Celebration...continued from page 1A humanitarian work in Israel. ÎÎ On February 11, Steve Emerson, Executive Director of The Investigative Project on Terrorism, will screen his new film, Jihad in America 2: The Grave Deception. Special thanks to the David and Lois Stulberg Foundation for its sponsorship of this important event. “This is a thrilling opportunity for our community to come together as we showcase the many contributions the State of Israel has made to our modern way of life. And it is a crucial time for us to express our mutual love and support of Israel and to publicly affirm its right to exist,” said Patti Wertheimer. The Israel @ 65 Celebration will enable Federation to continue to strengthen its relationships with the non-Jewish community. Building on the friendships made on Federation’s first Interfaith Mission earlier this year, Christian and Jewish leaders are working together to express their solidarity with Israel. Israel @ 65 co-chair Gail Cox, a leader in the Christian community of Manatee County said, “The bringing together of the Jewish and Christian communities is very important for us all, especially in a ‘time such as this,’ as said in the Book of Esther. This will show our communities and friends that we can work in unity very effectively to promote our love for Israel, and the need to stand with her and bless her at this time. These programs will do just that – plus, we’ll have a great time doing

it. Come join us as we salute Israel!” A number of Federation’s partners in the cultural arts community will join the celebration as well: Sarasota Orchestra will host Grammy Award-winning Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari in May 2013; the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is bringing the Voca People,

an Israel-based a cappella/beat box ensemble group, to Sarasota for the first time in March 2013. Additional partnership events with Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, the Sarasota Film Festival and more will be announced as details are finalized. Volunteers will be needed to assist with implementing these programs. If you are interested in helping with this initiative, please visit www.jfedsrq.org and fill out the online form. Be sure to check Israel @ 65 in the Volunteer Interest section. Please see the ad below to learn how you can get your tickets for these and other Israel @ 65 programs, or simply visit www.jfedsrq.org. Please contact Kim Mullins at 941.371.4546 x103 or kmullins@jfedsrq.org with any questions you may have.

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Program/event ads featured in this issue Annual Meeting............................4A Book & Author Night (YAD)......12A Brigitte Gabriel.............................2B College Night..............................12A CommuniteenChai.....................13A Computers4Seniors......................4A Destination: Israel 2013..............12B Endowment................................14A IAI Simon Deng............................1B Israel @ 65.....................................2A Jewish Book Festival..................16A

Keyboard Conversations...............2B Kristallnacht Commemoration......1B Lakewood Ranch/Roni Einav.......4B March of the Living....................23A Masa Israel Travel Scholarship....12A The Mote-Israel Connection.........6B The PJ Library............................11A Rachel Dulin...............................20A Shalom Baby...............................27A Super Sunday..............................10B Women’s Day..............................12B

t only 11 months old, Liv Yavitz, a “Shalom Baby” basket recipient, is checking out all of the goodies that came in her exciting basket. Shalom Baby welcomes parents and their newborns or newly adopted children into our community. This program is a wonderful way for new parents to find support and build Jewish connections during this special time in their lives. To register for the Shalom Baby program, please visit www.jfedsrq. org or contact Sarah Wertheimer at swertheimer@jfedsrq.org.

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Come to see, feel, taste and smell our beloved Israel. Featuring great Israeli food, music, dance, art, jewlery and so much more ... It will be a spiritual, fun and memorable day!

The 65th Birthday Year-Long Celebration of Israel’s strengths & contributions to the world!

Visit TheJewishFederation.org 10.22.12 • 7:00 pm • Polo Grill & Bar • $10

We invite you for dessert & coffee and to hear Roni Einav, one of the pioneers of the Israeli Hi-Tech industry. He founded “The 4th Dimension Software” which was sold to the American company, BMC, for $675 million. Presented in partnership with Jewish Club at Lakewood Ranch

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Israel@65 Kick Off event featuring members of the IDF Quartet. Founded in 1967, the bands today produce the next gen stars of Israeli mainstream music, and have established themselves permanently in Israeli culture.

12.10.12 • 7:00 pm • Federation Campus • $18

This event will feature the fabulous NOA Dancers - 22 dancers of various ages from Tel Mond, Israel. Presented in partnership with Sarasota Sister Cities Association. Students: $5. Questions? Contact Alice Cotman at 941.359.6451.

02.11.13 • 7:00 pm • Location TBD • $10

Film and lecture featuring Steve Emerson, an award-winning investigative journalist and author who serves as the Executive Director of The Investigative Project, the largest intelligence gathering center on militant Islamic activities. Sponsored by anonymous donor

03.27.13 • 8:00 pm • Van Wezel • $10+

Full of energy and bursting with fun, Voca People will perform over 70 a cappella and beat box versions of the songs your whole family will love, from Madonna, to Mozart! No instruments or sound effects - just talent!

05.11.13 • 7:30 pm • Sarasota Opera House • $31+ Grammy Award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari (from Israel) with the Sarasota Orchestra. Miri created her own unique sound by a fusion of classical style with jazz, R&B and hip hop. She is recognized as a musical pioneer.

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Israel@65 Concert with very special guest in partnership with The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast. We can’t reveal too much about this event yet, except to say it will be an unforgettable evening!

12.12.12 • 7:00 pm • Hyatt Sarasota • $10+

Lebanese Christian Brigitte Gabriel, will return to Sarasota for this premiere Israel@65 event as one of the leading experts in the world providing information and analysis on Global Islamic terrorism. Sponsored by Norman & Hannah Weinberg

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Jewish Book Festival...continued from page 1A Pot Roast and The Brooklyn Review. He was born in Toronto and lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with his wife, Liz, and son Evan. (December 18, 7:00 p.m., Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, $10) Giuliano Hazan is one of the foremost authorities on Italian cooking. His four cookbooks have earned him a James Beard Award nomination and the World Cookbook Award for Best Italian Cookbook in the English Language. His newest book, Hazan Family Favorites, is a collection of 85 recipes from Giuliano’s childhood, dishes passed down from two sets of grandparents and from the loving hands of the chef’s mother, the renowned Marcella Hazan, the extraordinary doyenne of Italian cuisine. Together with his wife, Lael, he runs an acclaimed cooking school in northern Italy, Cooking with Giuliano Hazan at Villa Giona. (January 14; time, location and ticket price to be announced) Rich Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author, as well as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. His most recent book, The Fish that Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America’s Banana King, is about Samuel Zemurray, the son of a Jewish

Russian farmer who made a fortune in the jungles of Central America growing bananas. He became one of the richest, most powerful men in the world, a close confidant of Franklin Roosevelt, and even had a hand in the rise of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. Cohen’s other books include Tough Jews, Israel Is Real, and the widely acclaimed memoir Sweet and Low. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s Magazine and Best American Essays. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, three sons, and their dog. (February 13, 7:00 p.m., Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, $10) Delia Ephron is a bestselling author and screenwriter. Her movies include The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up (based on her novel), and Michael. She has written novels for adults and teenagers, books of humor, including How to Eat Like a Child, and essays. Ephron’s journalistic writing has appeared in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Maga-

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Local philanthropist leaves a legacy of education Staff Report

he Jewish community of Sarasota-Manatee experienced a great loss with the recent passing of Ned Sinder. Mr. Sinder was a kind and humble man who greatly contributed to the community with the Ned F. Sinder Scholarship through The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Over the course of five years, Mr. Sinder’s scholarships and his passion for helping others achieve success has helped 30 students from the Sarasota-Manatee area pursue higher education. Mr. Sinder passed away on July 3 at the age of 80. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1955. He practiced law for thirty years and belonged to Temple Emanuel in Lakeland. He relocated to Longboat Key in 1985 and established The Ned F. Sinder Scholarship Fund in 2007. Mr. Sinder truly cared about education and wanted to help those who couldn’t afford to attend college. After learning that his parents were unable to finance

his first year of education at the University of Florida, Mr. Sinder applied for and received a scholarship that allowed him to attend. This inspired him to establish a scholarship similar to the one he received as a student. He specifically set up the scholarship to be renewable for one additional year so that after becoming invested in their schools, students could appreciate the value of their education by finding other ways to support their studies. Mr. Sinder’s daughter, Lori Brochin, says that her father felt strongly about education, Israel, and Jewish causes, and that establishing this scholarship was the best way for him to combine his passions. “He just wanted to give back, and this was his way. It was important to him,” Mrs. Brochin told the Jewish Federation staff. Mr. Sinder is also survived by his son-in-law, Gary Brochin, his sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Bruce Slomka, and his grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeffrey Hirsch, who are currently

students in college and graduate school. They sustain their grandfather’s legacy of education as do the students from Sarasota-Manatee, who will benefit from his generosity for years to come. Each year, The Ned F. Sinder Scholarship Fund allocates six individual $4,000 gifts. Three gifts are awarded to first-year students, and three gifts are awarded to second-year students who were previously first-year recipients, as long as they maintain a specified GPA and financial need. Beginning in 2013, the name of the scholarship will be changed to “The Ned and Janet Sinder Scholarship Trust” to include Mr. Sinder’s late wife. The primary considerations for the scholarship are financial need and academic record. An interview is required as part of the application process. The Ned F. Sinder award is one of the Jewish Federation’s most generous scholarships and has proven to be a great aid to many Jewish students from SarasotaManatee.

Ned Sinder with his grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeffrey Hirsch

“With Mr. Sinder’s generous scholarship I was able to excel at the University of Florida academically, and grow in my Judaism with the help of AEPi, a Jewish fraternity. I am very thankful to be a recipient of his scholarship.” – Rick Rosenbluth, 2009-2010 Ned F. Sinder Scholarship recipient For more information about the Federation’s College Scholarship program, contact Amber Ikeman at 941.371.4546 x105 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org, or visit www.jfedsrq.org.

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The winner of the Olympics was the Arab and Muslim world – how sad, how very sad By Rabbi Howard A. Simon, Chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative

he London Olympics are over. Olympics, the Israeli government forThe United States won the most mally urged the IOC to grant that premedals, the most gold medals, cious moment of silence for Israel’s and many of the featured athletic events slain athletes. The United States Senate of the Olympics. Americans cheered passed a resolution calling for such a when the men’s and women’s basket- moment by unanimous vote. President ball teams won gold, when Barak Obama and presiGabby Douglas won the dential nominee Mitt Romall-around gymnastic gold, ney both supported this and when Michael Phelps request. The Parliaments broke the world record in of Canada and Australia, medals won at Olympic the German Bundestag, games. about 140 Italian parliaYes, we cheered and mentarians, and 50 British cheered, but, sad to say, it members of Parliament all wasn’t the Americans who requested the same mowon the games; no, it was, ment of silence. An online as in years past, the Arab petition supporting this Rabbi Howard A. Simon and Muslim world that year’s moment of silence won by causing the Interstating “Tell the IOC 40 national Olympic Committee (IOC) Years is Enough” was signed by more to refuse to give one minute of time than 100,000 people. at the opening ceremonies to rememWhen these requests, and more, ber Israel’s eleven athletes murdered were presented to IOC President Jacque forty years ago by Palestinian terrorists Rogge, he told Ankie Spitzer, the widbelonging to the Black September ow of one of the slain Israelis, “My group. hands are tied since 46 Arab and MusThe opening ceremony at the Olym- lim countries belong to the IOC.” This pics was four hours in length, but the means the Arab and Muslim countries IOC would not devote one minute of control what the International Olympic silence to the memory of Israel’s mur- Committee will and won’t do. Things dered Olympians. have not changed one iota in the IOC, Prior to the opening of the London for in 1976, when the same request was

made for the same moment of silence, the same Ankie Spitzer was told by the then president of the IOC, “There are 21 Arab delegations that will leave if we say something about the Israeli athletes.” How despicable is this thinking; how contrary to what is supposed to be “the Olympian spirit.” If the Munich attack had been perpetrated against any other country’s athletes, you can bet there would have been moments of memorial at each and every summer games. Not so for Israel. The IOC and the world don’t care about Israel, about her athletes, about deaths visited upon her citizens, about whether Israel lives or dies. God forbid the IOC or the world shouldn’t care more about the will of the Arab and Muslim world. They are important, even though their stated

goal is to destroy Israel, destroy the United States, and destroy the Western world. Shame on the IOC! Shame on the world’s leaders! One minute of silence for eleven Jews – is that too much to ask? Apparently so. What does it mean? It means every one of those gold, silver and bronze medals won this year are tarnished with a blue hue reflecting the sad reality of an International Olympic Committee lacking the integrity to do what is right – to respect the memory of eleven Israelis. How sad, how very sad. To learn about how you can get involved with the Heller IAI, please visit www.helleriai.org or contact Amber Ikeman at aikeman@jfedsrq.org or 941.371.4546 x105.

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The 2012 Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Mission to Israel

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Learning and experiencing together By Zevin Condiotte

ven though our Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors group had met regularly for about a year prior to our trip to Israel, I really did not feel that I knew the other kids, or really what to expect as far as experiences on the trip. Yes, I knew the itinerary’s content and what we would be doing, but it was still this nebulous place with no reality or substance. Likewise, the other Ambassador students were just people with whom I had shared some learning and collective discussions. It was only when we were thrown on a plane and shipped off to Israel that we all coalesced into friends, then a group of friends, and finally a family. Equally, I feel that as Jews, we developed lifelong connections to the land of Israel and the sacred places there. When we arrived in Israel, there was this gap of disbelief that we had actually made it. It only hit me a few days later that we had truly arrived in the place we had learned so much about for years in Jewish learning programs

when we were ‘little-uns.’ We had an interesting way of seeing and experiencing the country and it went something like this: eat a huge breakfast, ride on the “Uzi” bus (named after the driver), eat amazing food, get a tour of the destination, eat more amazing food, go on hikes around the destination, and finally go back to the hotel to eat dinner. I, along with the rest of the group, consumed more food and water than I think any of us ever will again. About halfway through the trip, when we were at the Gonen Kibbutz, we had a small campfire, sang songs, and talked about just how connected with each other we had become. This was a brilliant experience that I will not soon forget. We really had meshed together into an indescribable unit, each with our own quirks and intricacies that made us who we were and are, and we were always a constant source of entertainment for each other. When we spent some time in Kiryat Yam, we had the privilege to spend that time with some Israelis our own age. This was also an experience I will not ever forget; we really got to know how some secular

Israelis live. We all bonded to some of our Israeli friends. We visited many holy places for many different religions. However, when we went to places like the Western Wall, all of us had different experiences. Some of us prayed silently at the Wall and came back feeling spiritually enriched; some were in awe of the power that the Wall stands for; and some even cried at the thought that we were finally there. For me, what I found most compelling was the thought that people for thousands of years have embedded their energy, thoughts and dreams there, and left their mark on that consecrated place. The Young Ambassadors trip was the most interesting thing I have ever done, combining all the exciting thoughts and ideas we gathered throughout our Hebrew School years, with social interaction and religious experience. This trip was a beautiful amalgamation of experiences that taught me a lot about Israel and its people, the others in the group, and myself.

More than just a cultural experience! By Rochelle Prokupets

hether or not I knew it at the time, June 13, 2012, marks the beginning of the most influential and interesting trip of my life. This was the day that the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors, a group of fifteen teens from Sarasota and Manatee counties including myself, met at the airport and left for Israel. Our time in Israel overflowed with exciting activities, but a few stood out in particular – the foremost being the visits to the Western Wall. It is one thing to read about the Wall in Hebrew School, but another to actually stand in front of it. I went with the girls to the women’s side, and after putting our notes in the Wall, we felt a sort of bond as we all held hands and walked backwards, facing the Wall as we left. Another unforgettable moment on our trip was the hike up Masada. Although the hike may have been tiring, watching the sunrise atop Masada was simply breathtaking. I also absorbed quite a bit of history as we learned about the tragic events that took place on Masada as the outnumbered men and women faced an army of enemy Roman soldiers.

In addition to the history, one aspect of the trip that made it so great was getting to see and experience so many different cultures. It was interesting to spend a night in a Bedouin tent and learn about customs different from ours. We even got to ride camels in the desert! My group was also lucky enough to stay with host families in Kiryat Yam for a weekend. I loved my time with my host family, and we are still in contact. Another facet of Israeli culture was experienced by visiting and exploring different markets, which were simply filled with excitement. Walking down the narrow streets with vendors on both sides, it struck me how different these markets are from those I go to at home. Of course, no trip to Israel is complete without a visit to the Dead Sea. We made sure to completely cover ourselves in mud during the time we had at the sea. Although there was plenty of time for fun, we also had some serious activities, including a meeting with an ADL representative and visiting Yad Vashem. Meeting with the ADL representative really affected me and many of my peers; our eyes were opened to the great amount of anti-Semitism still present today and our role in stopping this trend. The visit to Yad Vashem was also very touching. It was an emotional

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experience, but it reminded us of how great Israel really is, in that the Holocaust was overcome and a Jewish state is standing today. Lastly, I cannot forget to mention my group. By the end of the trip, we became a family. I made some amazing friends on this trip and reconnected with those who I had not seen in a long time. This journey was truly the trip of a lifetime, and I am extremely thankful that I was given the opportunity to be part of it. I can’t wait to go back to Israel and hope to return as soon as possible! For more information about the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Mission to Israel, contact Amber Ikeman at aikeman@jfedsrq.org or 941.371.4546 x105.

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alling all Florida artists! This year’s Avis Lee & Abraham Neiman Judaica Prize Competition challenges Florida artists to create an original Havdalah Spice Box made expressly for this contest. First prize is $1,000, second is $750 and third prize is $500. We encourage artists in all media who are residents of Florida, have a studio in Florida, or have exhibited in Florida to participate. The winning pieces become part of the Museum’s collection. The spice box is a decorative container used in the traditional Havdalah ceremony. Havdalah, which translates as “separation,” is the ceremony by which Shabbat ends on Saturday evening. Through the Havdalah ceremony we make the separation between Shab-

bat and the rest of the week with blessings over wine, spices and light. Wine signifies the sanctity of the day, fragrant spices are for a week filled with sweetness, and light is hoping for a week of brightness and joy. Although Jewish law does not dictate which type of spice should be used, it is traditional to use sweet-smelling spices, such as cloves, to offset the sadness that one feels as Shabbat departs. Established in 2002, this prestigious award encourages Florida artists to be at the forefront of a renaissance of Judaic art, to enrich and enhance ritual celebration of Jewish holidays with contemporary designs, and to expand the Museum’s collections. Previous competitions have been awarded for the design of a seder plate, tzedakah box,

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challah tray or cover, Chanukah menorah, mezuzah cases, and torah covers or torah pointers. To enter, download the contest criteria and application form from www. jewishmuseum.com. You may also call 786.972.3166 to receive the information by fax or mail. Submit the completed form, with photographs, to the Museum by Monday, October 22 at 5:00 p.m. The prize ceremony will take place at the Museum on Monday evening, February 11, 2013. About the Museum The Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach’s first Jewish congregation. The Museum’s focal point is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida - 1763

to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically. Currently on display: Mel Finkelstein: Picturing the Man Behind the Camera through October 14. A Collections & Research Center, several films, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, Museum Store filled with unique items, and Bessie’s Bistro complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum is located at 301 Washington Avenue, South Beach. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults/$6; Seniors/$5; Families/$12; Members and children under 6/always free; Saturdays/Free. For more information, please call 305.672.5044 or visit www. jewishmuseum.com.

JNF to bring annual conference to Orlando

he Sunshine State is set to host one of the country’s most influential conferences on Israel – Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) National Conference, taking place in Orlando October 21-22, 2012. The conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando and will feature sessions involving Israel’s environmental leadership, JNF’s vital work for the land and people of Israel, and recent developments in the Middle East. More than 500 community leaders from around the country will hear from some of the world’s leading thinkers during the two-day event described as “the highlight of the year.” Presenters include Israel Minister of Environmental Protection Gilad Erdan, The Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Steve Linde, Be’er Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich, Central Arava Mayor Ezra Ravins, and Professor Eilon Adar, Director of the Zuckerberg Institute of Water Research, Ben Gurion University, among others. The conference will also include special programming for high school and college students. Last year’s conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, featured Speaker of the House John Boehner and TV and radio host Larry King. “This is the first time that Florida has hosted the JNF National Conference and we are honored to have it in Orlando,” said JNF Florida Zone President and Orlando resident Bruce Gould, who is co-chairing the conference. “We have such a dedicated, loyal and engaged community here in central Florida and throughout the rest of the state. As al-

ways, this year we have an exceptional panel of distinguished speakers and expect record attendance, especially with regard to our audience of young adults and JNFuture members.” Negev Nights will be the theme for the annual Sunday evening gala. Attendees can expect to spend the evening with actors Ilana Levine and Dominic Fumusa, of the hit Showtime series Nurse Jackie, who will emcee the event, with entertainment by author and comedian Joel Chasnoff. JNF’s Major Donors will be honored at a dessert reception on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m., hosted by the exclusive Isleworth Country Club. Guest speaker Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York, will address the audience on “Israel: Broadening the Conversation.” Said Gould: “We look forward to kicking off the 2012 JNF National Conference with a JNFuture event on September 9 in Orlando. JNFuture, a gateway for the next generation to Jewish National Fund, has expanded and grown throughout the United States over the last three to four years. As President of the Florida Zone, my board members and I are excited to grow our Orlando Chapter. We are very lucky to have such remarkable community leaders to get the group off the ground.” Registration for the 2012 National Conference is available online at JNF. ORG/NC. For more information, please contact Hindy Komen at hkomen@jnf. org or 212.935.9305 x295. For more information on JNF, call 888.JNF.0099 or visit www.jnf.org.

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his question is frequently asked and has been the subject of so many great books and dialogues, yet no one has come up with a satisfactory answer. Allowing the righteous to suffer is the predominant theme of one of the oldest writings in the Tanach (Bible) – in The Book of Job. Let’s look together for the answer! Here’s how: The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva offers a new 10-week course on this biblical book of the wisdom writings. Sometimes described as the “sufferer’s manual,” this poetic opus will be studied with commentary and midrash on Friday mornings at the Flanzer-Weinberg Building on the Campus of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. “Job”

will be led by Marden Paru, who also serves as Dean and Rosh Yeshiva of this three-year-old adult education program. Classes run from 10:45 a.m. to noon, Fridays, starting October 12. “Understanding Kabbalah: The Mysticism of Nature” is also being offered as another Friday morning class (9:15 - 10:30 a.m.), and will be led by Rabbi Ari Shapiro. Reb Ari, as he likes to be called, studied pharmacy at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and later received an honorary Doctorate in Pharmacy. Along the way, he earned a Commercial Pilot’s License and did some charter flying. Further study through the Jewish Renewal Seminary culminated with ordination

in 1997. Reb Ari has more than 2,000 accredited and certificated hours of didactic and clinical training in Clinical Pastoral Education from the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education and the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He has been a prison chaplain for more than 26 years, makes hospital and hospice visits, officiates at life cycle events, and teaches adult education and religious school. He is also an expert on Kabbalah. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva charges a nominal tuition fee of $36 for each course; a discounted fee of $60 is charged for students who enroll in both classes. Recently acknowledged by the Internal Revenue Service as a

501(c)(3) public charity, the Yeshiva is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, creed or lack of formal Jewish education. It is funded, in part, through a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Founded by Dr. Lawrence Deutsch of blessed memory, the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is nondenominational in orientation and believes that Jewish learning is a lifelong process as well as a mitzvah. To enroll or for more information, please contact Marden Paru at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail. com.

Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch to join worldwide release of It’s About Time Sponsored by

his November, the Rosh Chodesh Society – an international Jewish sisterhood organized by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement’s Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) – will launch its newest course, It’s About Time: Kabbalistic Insights for Taking Charge of Your Life. The course is a practical and insightful spiritual journey toward self-mastery and living a happier, more fulfilling and more effective life. Each of the seven once-permonth classes focuses on one aspect of personal life related to the kabbalistic energies of the month from the oldest written work of Kabbalah, Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation). The aim of the course is to empower women to take action and implement change in seven key areas in their lives. Topics discussed in the course include emotional mastery, sleep and renewal, nutrition and dieting, happiness, communication skills, faith and knowledge, and how to implement lasting change. “Combining high-caliber academic teachings with personally useful real-

world applications is never a simple accomplishment,” explains Rosh Chodesh Society director Shaindy Jacobson, from its Brooklyn, New York headquarters, “yet our newest course, It’s About Time, has gracefully mastered this feat with its compelling message.” “I personally think the women of Manatee County will absolutely adore the course,” said Chanie Bukiet, facilitator for the Society. “It is full of humor, wit, and many personal insights that will resonate deeply and are just so profoundly practical.” The seven sessions will draw from a broad spectrum of mystical and classical Jewish texts, allowing students to test drive the wisdom of the ages, providing intellectually stimulating and inspiring motivational sessions of personal relevance to any woman alive today. Chanie Bukiet of Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch will teach the course at The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Road) for seven Tuesdays, starting November 13. If you are in-

“A Taste of Chanukah” – call for volunteers

lanning for “A Taste of Chanukah,” Sarasota-Manatee’s preeminent community Chanukah celebration, is well underway. In order to accommodate the expected record turnout, this year’s event will take place at Phillippi Estate Park, a 60-acre site located at 5500 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, on Sunday, December 9. It will feature gourmet food prepared and served by some of the region’s top

restaurants, amazing entertainment, and attractions for the whole family. A large number of volunteers are urgently needed to assist with event operations, including setup, decorating, traffic/ parking assistance and more. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kelly Dietz at Chabad of Sarasota at 941.925.0770 or info@ chabadofsarasota.com.

terested, please call 941.752.3030 for more information. It’s About Time, like all JLI courses, is designed for people at all levels of Jewish knowledge. Participants without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning can enjoy this course. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be a member of any particular synagogue or temple. The regular JLI program begins with The Kabbalah of You in November, continues with Living with Integrity in February, and concludes with Curious Tales of the Talmud in April. This sequence is designed to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish thought, heritage and tradi-

tion, and enables students to achieve basic Jewish literacy as well as an understanding of cardinal Jewish beliefs and observances. The Kabbalah of You explores Kabbalistic insights about the soul and how to unleash human potential. The course will be held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning October 31 at The Chabad House. The course fee is $75 per person or $135 per couple, and includes textbooks. JLI courses are presented in Manatee County under the auspices of Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch.

Patti’s Project ORT America and the GulfsidePalm Chapter are proud to name a Smart Classroom in Israel in Blessed Memory of their longtime friend and supporter PATTI HERSHORIN HELP KEEP PATTI’S LEGACY ALIVE Make her dream of advancing new technologies, collaborative learning and interactivity come true, and benefit Israel’s teachers and students alike.

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Tobias to give keynote address at Kristallnacht commemoration

igmund Tobias, Eminent Research Professor, State University of New York at Albany, will deliver the keynote address at the Florida Holocaust Museum’s commemoration of Kristallnacht on Thursday, November 8 in St. Petersburg. Sigmund divides his time between Sarasota and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. He was five years old and living in Berlin during Kristallnacht, and his talk will describe, among other matters, some of his recollections of that frightening night. An article about his return trip to Germany with his wife Lora was published earlier this year in The Jewish News.

The Tobias family fled from GerSigmund graduated from the City many to Shanghai, China, where they College of New York and completed his Ph.D. at Columbia Universurvived the Holocaust. Sigmund came sity. He was on the faculty to the United States in of the City College for most of his career, and was also 1948. He has described these events in his at Fordham University and Teachers College, Columbia book Strange Haven - A Jewish Childhood University. He has published in Wartime Shanghai extensively in the field of instructional psychology, and (University of Illinois Press, 2009). In addihis present research deals tion, he has appeared with using computer games in documentaries about for instruction, how people Sigmund Tobias the Jewish refugee adapt to unexpected events, community in Shanghai – Shanghai and the accuracy of people’s awareness Ghetto and The Last Refuge - The Story of their prior knowledge. of Jewish Refugees in Shanghai.

Brandeis National Committee implements its vision for the future in Sarasota

wo years ago, the Brandeis National Committee’s (BNC) leaders realized the need to deal with issues facing many nonprofit organizations around the country, such as a decline in membership and fundraising, BNC formed a Visioning Committee to plan for the future by working with Brandeis University’s Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies. The indepth research provided the leadership with an awareness of the need to focus on attracting Boomer-age men and women. The Visioning Committee identified four major themes: membership, learning opportunities, fundraising and social justice. They developed a “strategy map,” as a visual and invaluable tool that will keep BNC chapters focused. In July 2012, the Sarasota chapter was honored with the Louis B. Brandeis award for meeting membership and financial goals as well as conducting a Brandeis-authored study group – goals which are reached by only 10 of the 56 chapters on a national level.

Ted Epstein, editor of The Jewish News, available to speak to your organization this season Title of talk: Jewish life in Southwest Florida as seen by the editor of three Jewish Federation newspapers Brooklyn-born Ted Epstein, son of Orthodox Holocaust survivors, thought he was escaping the Jewish world of New York and New Jersey when he moved to Naples thirteen years ago. Little did he realize that he would wind up as the editor and designer of three Jewish newspapers covering Southwest Florida. If something Jewish-related is happening from Bradenton to Marco Island and all points in between, Ted will know about it. Ted will also share what it takes to produce the three newspapers – the Federation Star (Collier), L’CHAYIM (Lee-Charlotte) and, in particular, The Jewish News (Sarasota-Manatee) – as well as the three annual editions of Connections.

For more information, contact Ted at 239.249.0699 or jewishnews18@gmail.com.

Because the Sarasota chapter consistently demonstrated high achievement of goals, it was selected as the pilot chapter that will apply the Visioning Project’s strategy map. The chapter began its implementation in September with the development of a chapter website. The Sarasota chapter will continue focusing on the BNC’s new fundraising campaign, Sustaining the Mind: Scientific Research and Scholarships, which

has been designed based on the interests of BNC members. The Sarasota chapter is eager and enthusiastic about piloting the Visioning Project and will discuss it in the near future at a free, public gathering. For further information, please contact Rookie Shifrin, President of BNCSarasota, at 941.907.0985 or rookies@ me.com, or visit www.brandeis.edu/ bnc.

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Skip Dyrda and the red string

ocal artist Skip Dyrda is known for being multi-disciplined with expertise in murals, watercolor, sculpture, as well as computer graphics. What all his works have in common is that he includes a red string somewhere in the piece. This has been his signature mark for over 16 years. You may have seen Skip’s work if you have been to the top floor of the new Palm Avenue Parking Garage. Artists from all over the world competed for the opportunity to paint around the elevators. An early production at the Players Theater was his inspiration for the design. Perhaps you saw Skip on Home and Garden TV’s Modern Master show or in the Style Magazine of the Herald-Tribune. Temple Sinai has been on the receiving end of Skip’s time and talent. The school wing has whimsical murals which bring smiles to the faces of people of all ages when they walk by. Photo collage panels adorn the social hall, and he has created stunning ketubas for couples getting married.

Skip, and his wife Illene, also an artist, will be among the dozen participants in the inaugural “Artists and Artisans” event at Temple Sinai. Works by talented members will be on display and for sale on Sunday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jewelry, fused glass, photography, porcelain and clay are among the media. This event kicks off a rotating selection of artists showcasing their works in the Judaic Gift Shop. Skip, Alyssa Mandel and Betty Liner will be featured in October and November.

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when I turned to JFCS for help,” continued Betty. During this difficult time, Betty attended the Caregiver Support Group and in 2008, when her beloved husband died, she received supportive services through the Bereavement Support Group. “Thanks to the professional counseling and support received from JFCS, I was able to find myself and a reason for living,” said Betty. Thanks to a transportation grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, Betty rides the JFCS handicap-equipped van to attend the weekly SOS Program. “Every Wednesday I come to the SOS group and I am surrounded by a group of friends who have supported me through difficult times. And now I can help others by volunteering at JFCS,” stated Betty. On Fridays, Betty is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s activity program. JFCS provides a full range of services to seniors in our community including case management, caregiver support groups, counseling, Senior Outreach Services, Bereavement Support Group and caregiver respite services. For more information about SOS, contact Pamela Baron at 941.366.2224 or pbaron@jfcs-cares.org.

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Seniors stay connected at JFCS or many seniors in our community, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) offers essential programs and services to allow them to continue to live independently and stay connected to the Jewish community. “JFCS has been a life saver!” stated Betty Bell, a participant in the weekly Senior Outreach Services (SOS) Program. “In 2005, my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and he was doing well for a while but took a dip. They told me the prognosis of his illness was not good and I fell apart. This beautiful marriage and wonderful life with him was coming to an end. That was

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embers of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale spent summer months planning programs for the coming year. A priority was to create a new website. President Susan Skovronek spearheaded the expanded revision which can be found at www.sarasotajewish chorale.org. It contains highlights of the Chorale’s background and accomplishments of its 13-year history including photos of Chorale functions. Listed are names of officers, board members and committee heads. Phone numbers and email addresses are available on the website. Planned venues for the 2012-13 year include: Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.: Kristallnacht Commemoration on the Federation Campus Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m.: Temple Beth Israel, Sun City

Friday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m.: Shabbat/Chanukah Concert, Temple Emanu-El, Sarasota Monday, December 17 from 7:00 9:00 p.m.: Sarasota Folk Club Holiday Celebration, Sailing Squadron Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m.: Temple Beth El, North Port Sunday, January 27 from 1:00 4:00 p.m.: Jewish Federation’s “We Love Israel” event, Robarts Arena Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.: Shabbat Service,Temple Beth Israel, Longboat Key We would love to have you sing with us. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hecht School, Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Call Arlene Stolnitz at 941.492.6944 or Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011. to tell us you are coming to listen and/or to try out. Guests are welcome at all rehearsals.

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Temple Emanu-El supports local elementary school

nder the guidance of its Social Action Committee, Temple Emanu-El has entered its third year of providing support to Tuttle Elementary School. Over the summer, Social Action Committee members rekindled their relationship with Tuttle by purchasing school supplies for students whose families were unable to do so. “For so many of the children, the parents couldn’t afford to purchase necessary school items,” explained Social Action Committee co-chair Dorothy Quint. “We knew there were a lot of needy children.” Once school began, Social Action

Committee members renewed their commitment to tutoring kindergarteners through second graders. Visiting the school weekly, program coordinator Edith Orenberg and volunteers Dr. Elliott Sauertig, Gayle Byerly, Phyllis Zabin and May Fisher-Cohen collaborate with Tuttle teachers to help children with math, language arts and other subjects. “We started out by giving the children school supplies, and then we learned they needed tutors,” stated Fisher-Cohen. “It’s a very gratifying thing. You work with the same children the whole year, and the school is very appreciative of our efforts. “We feel we get more out of it than the children

do!” she added. Quint believes the relationship between Tuttle and Temple Emanu-El benefits both groups. “The children get a lot out of the oneon-one attention, and the tutor gets a lot out of working with the children. Tuttle Elementary School tutor May Fisher-Cohen, Temple Emanu-El Social Action Committee co-chair Dorothy Quint, It’s a lot of give-andand Tuttle Elementary School teacher Marcy Kennelly take,” she concluded. Community members interested Cohen at 941.966.9561. The Social Acin joining the Temple Emanu-El tutor- tion Committee is co-chaired by Emily ing corps are invited to contact Fisher- Tennenbaum.

Buy One, Get One, Give One – Kobernick residents supporting the JFCS Food Pantry thank staff members

Employee Appreciation Day a smashing success

By Andria Keil Bilan, JFCS VP of Development

hanks to the generosity of our Jewish community, the Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) Food Pantry is able to provide canned goods and staple grocery items to families who turn to the agency for help with basic life necessities including food. Please consider donating food to support families experiencing significant financial difficulties. You can help JFCS through its food pantry initiative…Buy One, Get One, Give One. Grocery stores offer weekly specials promoting Buy One, Get One FREE.

JFCS is now asking you to go one step further and donate that Get One FREE grocery item to our Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the Fruitville Road Campus of JFCS weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call Sherry Gluchov at 941.366.2224. This summer, sisters Sam, age 6, and Lanie, age 4, donated two bags of food to the food pantry from the proceeds of their lemonade stand.

very year, the residents at Kobernick Anchin say “Thank you,” by giving something back to the staff members who have worked so hard here all year long. A special fund set up by the Residents Association provides bonus checks to hourly employees. All staff, excluding management, have the opportunity to win one of several big prizes in the popular raffle drawings as well! There were TVs, computer tablets, gift certificates to restaurants and other businesses in town – even a one-night getaway package on Siesta Key. Employees and their families enjoyed an

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M E L F IN K E LS TE IN : PICTURING THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA Thru October 14, 2012 Mel Finkelstein & Kim Novak, gelatin silver print, 1960.

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Featuring a lifetime of work by acclaimed photojournalist Mel Finkelstein, these images from the 1950s-1980s focus on iconic symbols of our cultural past, from presidents to performers. Exhibit curated by Donna Wendler and Susan J. Geier and circulated by the Mel Finkelstein Family Trust. Partially sponsored by Congregation Beth Jacob.

Since the 1920s, the game of mah jongg has ignited the popular imagination with its beautiful tiles, mythical origins and communal spirit. This exhibit provokes memories of the intergenerational tradition of this game, and illuminates mah jongg’s influence on contemporary culture.

October 16, 2012– March 17, 2013 Project Mah Jongg was curated and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York. The exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the National Mah Jongg League. Additional support is provided by Sylvia Hassenfeld and 2wice Arts Foundation. Local funders for Project Mah Jongg include: Robert Arthur Segall Foundation, Funding Arts Network, Charles & Sandra Simon, Joni & Stanley Tate. As of 8/24/12.

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Summer campers have a green thumb By Shonna Brady

espite the heat and humidity, our organic garden continued to grow on the campus of Temple Beth Sholom Schools. The summer campers enjoyed keeping the weeds at bay by growing cow peas (also known as black-eyed peas) as a cover crop. They learned that some plants are grown

not for the fruits or vegetables but for the nutrition that they can add back into the soil. This nutritional supplement gets the soil ready for the next crop. We loved the hard work of gardening! Like the cow peas, the okra was abundant. That’s the good news. The bad news is that not many people love

The instructor and children plant seedlings

okra. We enjoyed the beautiful blossom that comes before the vegetable and learned about drying plants for flower arrangements. Harvesting the seeds from the pods fascinated everyone. We also enjoyed measuring the vegetables in order to determine which were edible (smaller than four inches) and which were not (larger than four inches). While the cow peas and okra were a huge success, we sadly didn’t get even one fruit from our loofah plants. They vined everywhere we let them and enchanted us with their curly tendrils! We brainstormed ideas for next year as we tried to solve the mystery of the loofah plants. We have big plans for the Mimi and Papa Ed Kibbutz Sustainability Garden, and will continue to make curriculum connections, into the school year.

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Tabs for Souls campaign

emple Sinai students are into their second year of collecting soda can tabs as part of their Tabs for Souls campaign. Inspired during their study of the Holocaust by the movie Paperclips, the students have encouraged temple members and friends to help them appreciate the

enormity of the number 6,000,000. Marisa Freedman, Danny Gardi and Ethan Blumenstein conducted the most recent count. The total is now 186,716…and counting. The community is welcome to help the students reach their goal. The Jewish Federation and Temple Sinai are collection sites.

A UNIQUE ETIQUETTE PROGRAM HAS COME TO SARASOTA!

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The Martin & Mildred Paver Religious School will provide an The Martin & Mildred Paver Religious School will provide an exceptional Jewish Learning experience for your child. exceptional Jewish Learning experience for your child. We will learn through creative play, cooking, story telling, We will learn through creative play, cooking, story telling, art, music, games and projects. art, music, games and projects. Our program is nurturing and caring and will be hands on. Our program is nurturing and caring and will be hands on. We will meet once a month to learn and develop friendships We will meet once a month to learn and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. that will last a lifetime.

Cost: $200.00 for the school year, all supplies included. Cost: $200.00 for the school year, all supplies included. Please call Paver Religious School for additional information Please call Paver Religious School for additional information 941-552-2780 941-552-2780

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This event helps area teens and parents prepare to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigate the College Application Process.â&#x20AC;? Jane Robbins, a local independent college consultant, will share her over 10 years experience on the college application process and financial aid. Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Executive Director of Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, will discuss Jewish life on campus. A light meal will be served.

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MASA ISrAel TrAvel ScholArShIp Masa Israel Journey offers over 200 study, internship, and volunteer opportunities all over Israel lasting between five and twelve months. The Federation will offer scholarships to applicants who have been accepted to a MASA program - up to $2,000 to cover travel to and from Israel only. Scholarships are first come, first serve.

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CommuniteenChai: Coming to the Federation Campus By Roy Schneider, Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern

hat happens when you take an already successful Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee program, and restructure its content, commitment time and cohesiveness? You get the new and improved CommuniteenChai program developed to enhance a Jewish teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life through low-stress identity development and Roy Schneider high-fun social interaction with other teens their age. Unlike many situations where one takes over a program or business and simply renames it without getting the system back in shape to meet new demands, the CommuniteenChai program for 8th to 12th graders went through a long haul of finding out what should stay, what should be altered and what simply should go. Keeping the details rolling with no more than a need-toknow basis, I have split this article into sections for teens and parents, with just enough information to make you realize that this program is for you! What teens need to know CommuniteenChai isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t here to tell you what to do with your life when it comes to your religion nor to push a certain templeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views, because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to be a practicing or affiliated Jewish teen. Instead, the goal here is to make your knowledge grow on the Jewish stance on topics that come up in our everyday life so that you can feel guilt-free about making your own decisions afterwards. This full of food and friends program takes place on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to noon, when all of your other school friends are either sleeping or at church, probably wishing they had cool, laid-back programs like the one youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be attending. Unlike in the past when you were either required to register for the entire yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program or couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go at all, this year, CommuniteenChai is broken up into three sections divided to cover three fascinating topics. The courses are taught by cheery and hip instructors who do all that is in their power to keep themselves from talking to you like an old school teacher who needed to retire five years ago.

CommuniteenChai kicks off with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soul Food: The Nosh on Jewish Values.â&#x20AC;? It is taught by Amber Ikeman and is all about food-related aspects of our very food-driven culture! The next course is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Israel is Real,â&#x20AC;? with instruction by Marty Haberer. It focuses on more modern aspects of Israel rather than cramming history upon history upon history. Bringing the program to a wrap will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jew Taboo: Jewish Ethics and Dilemmas,â&#x20AC;? with Len Steinberg. The course will teach you about the Jewish perspective on modern issues, and how to voice your opinion and make your own choices. So start with the first course to see if you want to be involved the rest of the year, register for the courses you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in, or best of all, register for all three to claim your personal enjoyment and discount! What parents need to know Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than putting your teens in a judgment-free, low-stress, down-toearth and accepting program that will bring them knowledge of their roots so they can make weighted decisions for the future? Okay, you might have answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a good bowl of matzo ball soup,â&#x20AC;? but that might not look as good on their resume as a program whose curriculum is based on Brandeis Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute for Informal Jewish Education. Just think about it. This program will still bring your teen to think, but in a comfortable setting where they will network with Jewish teens their age and add value to their Sunday mornings. Janae Newmark, a highly-active and enthusiastic teen, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have put it any better when she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more you go to Communiteen (Chai), the more interconnections you make between people, which will open doors for the near and distant future!â&#x20AC;? If your teen already has a lot of activities for the year, you can pick and choose your way to make room for at least one course, which is nothing like the past programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-long commitment. What both need to know If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready for a program that works for everybody while still providing an awesome, original experience, register today at www.jfedsrq.org or contact Amber Ikeman at aikeman@jfedsrq.org for more information.

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Local congregation’s initiative to bring its college students back home By Rabbi Barbara Aiello, Rabbinic Advisor, Congregation Ner Tamid

he date was August 2012 and the place was Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The event was an initiative designed by the international college-based organization, Hillel, to find new ways to engage Jewish college students in campus-based Jewish life. To complement this historic meeting, Congregation Ner Tamid in Bradenton organized a unique ceremony to honor its own college students. It’s called the “Chai Ceremony,” and it was designed by Congregation Ner Tamid to celebrate an important life transition – from high school graduate to college student. On August 18, members, friends and family gathered to

honor the congregation’s young people with a special ritual designed to mark this time of separation and the changing nature of the family relationship. Among the honorees were Jaclyn Jacobson and Jake Durshimer, both beginning their freshman year at Florida State University, and Vajra Morano, a returning sophomore at the University of South Florida. The Chai Ceremony included a call to the Torah and a special Kohanim blessing where the young adults stood in the center of a circle formed by the joined hands of the congregation. Each student was encouraged to bring her/his Kiddush Cup – the one they received as their Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift when they celebrated with Ner

Honored at College Student Shabbat were Jake Durshimer (with Torah) with parents (at left) Art and Meg, and Jacklyn Jacobson, with parents (at right) Stacey and David

Tamid so many years ago. As they held their Kiddush Cups high, each student shared a favorite Jewish memory. Jaclyn Jacobson spoke movingly about the Jewish connection she felt when she visited Israel, while Jake Durshimer remembered how his

Bar Mitzvah celebration brought together family members and friends from all over the United States. Board Chair Elaine Mittler said, “These young people belong to all of us. They grew up with us here at Ner Tamid.”

Temple Emanu-El receives Incubator Grant for “Shabbat Playdate” young family programming

emple Emanu-El proudly an- “Shabbat Playdates” will take place at nounces “Shabbat Playdate” – a Temple Emanu-El; others will be held new, enhanced monthly program in public venues throughout the comfor young families, funded by an In- munity, including a Tu B’Shevat party cubator Grant from the at Sarasota Children’s Garden, challah-plate Union for Reform Judaism painting at Arts-A-Blaze (URJ). One of only 20 congrein Lakewood Ranch, and a Shabbat celebragations in North America to receive this prestigious tion combined with strawberry-picking in grant, Temple Emanu-El was awarded $5,000 to the spring. Shabbat dinners for young families launch “Shabbat Playdate.” in private homes are also Expanding the temple’s being planned. Thanks popular monthly Tot Shabto the URJ Incubator bat, “Shabbat Playdate” will comprise fun, mean- Liliana decorates a flowerpot Grant, these activities at a Shabbat and Tu B’Shevat will be free and open to ingful Shabbat morning celebration for young families the community. and afternoon experiences Newly-elected URJ President Rabdesigned especially for families with children ages 6 and under. Half of the bi Rick Jacobs expressed excitement

CommuniteenChai

Where Judaism Comes to Life!

Session 1: Oct. 14, 2012 – Dec. 16, 2012

“Soul Food: The Nosh on Jewish Values” It’s no secret – Jews love to eat! This class will explore food-related topics and their connection to Judaism, such as keeping kosher, ethical treatment of animals, world hunger, and how food can be spiritually uplifting. Cooking and eating will be included!

Session 2: Jan. 27, 2013 – March 3, 2013

“Israel Is Real” Do you love Israel but want to know more or become an expert before your trip? This class will cover how the modern state of Israel came to be, the complicated issues that the tiny country faces, and some of the amazing things it has accomplished in just 65 years. Sababa!

Session 3: March 24, 2013 – May 19, 2013

“Jew Taboo: Jewish Ethics and Dilemmas” Ever wonder what the rabbis say about tattoos, intermarriage, dating, afterlife, and other hot topics? This class will be a place to discuss your most difficult questions that you’ve always wanted to know about but were too afraid to ask.

One session: $150 • Two sessions: $250 • Three sessions: $399 Tuition includes snacks, activities, trips, and materials. Open to students in grades 8-12. Sessions will be held on the Federation Campus on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. Register online. Questions? Contact Amber Ikeman at 941.371.4546 ext. 105 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

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about “Shabbat Playdate” and other Incubator Grant programs. “We are thrilled to offer these grants to member congregations,” he stated. “Together, we are developing and learning innovative ways to engage people in Reform Jewish life.” Added grants administrator Stephanie Fink, “We were truly inspired by the shared motivation to better engage

people in synagogue life.” The “Shabbat Playdate” committee is chaired by Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman with Liana Sheintal Bryant, Jessica Fairweather and Alicia Zoller. For more information or invitations to upcoming “Shabbat Playdate” events, please call 941.379.1997 or email elaine-glickman@comcast.net.

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FEDERATION NEWS

October 2012

The Jewish Federation The Strength of A PeoPle.

The Jewish federation created the Beatrice Friedman Legacy Society to recognize and thank those who have made the most personal and thoughtful gift of all: a commitment to The federation through a will, trust agreement, prepaid life insurance policy or other estate plan vehicle. A planned gift to your Jewish community enables you to help those in need - forever. Whether your gift is used to provide for the needs of the poor, to assist the elderly, to rescue Jews in need around the world or to fight anti-Semitism - no matter where or when in the future, you can be there! You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference - every dime helps. And you designate how your gift is to be used. It’s up to you. No matter what your motivation for giving, how much you are able to give or when you would like your gift to begin - there’s an option for you. See the chArt BeLow For AvAILABLe optIonS! Your gift will help carry the Federation to unequaled excellence far into the future. for more information about The Beatrice friedman legacy Society and the appropriate documentation, please contact Director of Development Sarah wertheimer at 941.371.4546 ext. 123 or via email at swertheimer@jfedsrq.org. WAYS TO GIVE DIRECT GIFT DURING LIFETIME

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Immediate income tax deduction. Avoid capital gains tax on donated shares. Target current funding opportunities.

None, although income tax deduction may be subject to limits.

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Name JfSM in your will or living trust to receive a portion of your estate.

estate tax deduction for all funds left to charity. Access to your funds for the rest of your life.

None.

After probate or trust administration may be 9-15 months.

You can name JfSM as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (IRA, 401(k), etc.).

estate tax deduction for funds left to charity. Charity receives all proceeds tax-free. Non-charity beneficiaries must pay income tax. Bypasses probate. Access to your funds for the rest of your life.

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Donate cash, stock or real estate to an irrevocable trust. Trust pays you for life, then the balance goes to JfSM.

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estate tax deduction based on value of charitable payouts. Pass assets to heirs and avoid some/ all of tax.

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estate tax deduction for funds left to charity. Bypasses probate. Access to your funds for the rest of your life.

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of Sarasota-Manatee The power of CoMMuNITY. The Beatrice Friedman Legacy Society Golden GATe $500,000+ Anonymous Beatrice Friedman Robert & Esther Heller Gertrude Jais* Jerry Lavin* Robert Michaelson Sam & Sally Shapiro Robert M. & Sylvia G. Zell* Zion GATe $250,000-499,999 Sylvia & Joseph Bloom* Gershom & Sylvia* Cohn Willard & Lois Cohodas Helen & Len Glaser Rita & Herbert Gold* Jonas Kamlet* & Edna Rogers* Lawrence S. Klotz* Daniel Logan* Olga O. Schwartz* Susan Shimelman Marvin Wolf JAFFA GATe $100,000-249,999 Marcia Abel Barbara Ackerman Mandell (Bill) Berman Donald & Barbara Bernstein Jacob Carmen* Ellen Fedder Jacqueline Siegel Frascella Joshua Green Julie Green Kates Foundation Renee Irene Katz* Marjorie E. Meyers* Frank Paul* Bert and Betty Rosen Irene Ross Barbara Saphier Betty Schoenbaum Claire Sischy David* & Lois Stulberg Bruce & Naomi Wertheimer Ronald & Geri Yonover

lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GATe $10,000-99,999 Herbert Angel Ruth Bregman* Karl Ebner* Seymore Fenichel* Martha & Joseph Forman* Gitta Frankl* Grace & Sam Gorlitz Ruth & David Gorton Erwin & Sheila Horwitz Jerome & Ruth Kapner* William & Elizabeth Karbell Litt* Dr. Herbert Karol* Raena Korenman David Leavitt* Claire M. Levin Edith Becker Lilienfeld* Neil & Sandra Angel Malamud Mehler-Lublin Family Dr. Harvey Mendelow* Gladys Mittleman* Dr. Nelson & Majorie Newmark* Molly Nierenberg* Ethyl C. Ornstein* Joseph & Marguerite Persky* Ernest Rice* Susan Rosin Betty & Herbert* Schiff Marjorie* & Earl Sharff Rabbi Albert & Rose Shulman* Judge Marvin & Sondra Silverman* Ned & Janet Sinder* Helen A. Sobin* Thea Becker* Trust The legacy Society includes: Bequests, PACe/loJe funds, Scholarship funds, and Restricted funds. PACe = Perpetual Annual Campaign endowment loJe = lion of Judah endowment Please contact Director of Development Sarah wertheimer at 941.371.4546 ext. 123 or via email at swertheimer@jfedsrq.org., if you have made a bequest in your will, insurance policy, or retirement fund. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed you, please let us know and we will reprint accordingly. *Deceased

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Join us for our 3rd annual,

Three Catholic cardinals spur a sea change in religious history

season long Book festival!

By Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News

Visit: www.theJewishFederation.org Lloyd constantine

November

Wednesday, november 14, 2012

7:00 pm in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Road. Tickets: $10. *all students attend for free with valid iD. Journal of the Plague Year is Lloyd Constantine’s intimate account of the 17 calamitous months preceding Eliot Spitzer’s (pictured with Lloyd Constantine) 2008 scandel.

Jeff oliver

December

Tuesday, december 18, 2012

7:00 pm in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Road. Tickets: $10. *all students attend for free with valid iD. an energetic and ultimately poignant literary debut, Failure To Thrive digs deep into the compromises of marriage, the intensity of parenthood and the love that propels a father in the face of his own mortality to raise his son.

Giuliano hazan Monday, January 14, 2013

JaNuary

TiMe, locaTion and TickeT pRice To be announced!

Hazan Family Favorites celebrates delicious recipes from the hazan family, prepared just as Giuliano prepares them for his own family today. here are 85 recipes for every course in the Italian meal, including appetizers, Soups, Pastas and Rice, Meats and Seafood, and Sides and Desserts.

rich cohen

February

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

7:00 pm in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Road. Tickets: $10. *all students attend for free with valid iD. Rich Cohen’s brilliant historical profile The Fish That Ate the Whale unveils Samuel Zemurray as a hidden kingmaker and capitalist revolutionary. Known as El amigo, the Gringo, or simply Z, the Banana Man lived one of the great untold stories of the last hundred years.

Delia ephron sunday, March 3, 2013

12:00 pm at Polo Grill & Bar 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. luncheon Tickets: $36.

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JEWISH INTEREST

October 2012

Written with the deftness, humor, and wit that have marked her books, plays, and movies, Delia Ephron’s The Lion Is In is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love - and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.

Presented in PartnershiP with: EvEnT ChaIRS: Marvin Waldman & Ros Mazur QuesTions? Contact Len Steinberg at 941.371.4546 ext. 106 or lsteinberg@jfedsrq.org

TickeTs: www.TheJewishFederation.org The Strength of a PeoPle. The Power of CommuniTy. The Klingenstein Jewish Center, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota FL 34232

941.371.4546 • www.TheJewishFederation.com

din’s section on “The Art of Romanita” in his biography of Cardinal Spellman. He defines this term “as the abbi James Rudin provides a art of subtly bewell-researched yet easily ac- stowing personcessible insider’s view on how al favors to cement friendships,” which the Second Vatican Council’s statement later could be “converted into influence against anti-Semitism came into be- for the individuals who had provided ing. In particular, he underscores the the favors.” Rabbi Rudin writes, “Spellroles of two influential men – Cushing man practiced ‘Romanita’ better than and Spellman – in anyone else within the global Catholic gaining support for Church.” He used his mastery of this the transformative art quite well in the service of the Sec“Nostra Aetate” ond Vatican Council. Rabbi Rudin takes us through the document that finally became offi- endless rewrites (primarily by Cardinal cial Vatican policy Bea), the strenuous politicking, and the persuasive speeches of Cardinals Cushin 1965. Rabbi Rudin ing and Spellman that eventuated in the prepares for his “Nostra Aetate” and the opening of new Phil Jason main narrative by possibilities. He also points out the frabackgrounding the history of Jewish- gility of this new teaching in the light Catholic relationships over the centu- of the engrained anti-Jewish hostility ries. In so doing, he details the two major that is still part of Catholic tradition. stumbling blocks to accommodation. The Declaration needed and still needs One was the promulgation of the con- ongoing support and constant positive cept that Christianity, rooted in the cov- action by Catholic and Jewish leaders to enant of the New Testament, rendered maintain its vision and force. In this regard, the exemplary figure the Israelite covenant with the one God obsolete and irrelevant. The “replace- was the third American Catholic giant, ment theology” that made Christianity Cardinal John O’Connor, whose efforts a generation later brought spiritually the New Israel and forth important results. the only path to redemption Rabbi Rudin looks could never create harmonious closely at O’Connor’s uprelationships with a people who bringing, religious educacontinued, in spite of all forces tion, early assignments, turned against it, to maintain itand then his twenty-sevself as a viable, powerful faith en-year career as a Navy tradition. chaplain that culminated The second was the inherRabbi James Rudin in him becoming Chief of ited view, based on faulty hisNavy Chaplains and reaching the rank tory, that the Jews were Christ-killers. The author shows how both of these of rear admiral. The author discusses, concepts nourished anti-Semitism and as well, O’Connor’s shift from hawk to possibly even fed the flames of hatred dove on military policy. Most importantly, Rabbi Rudin that culminated in the Holocaust. His detailed biographies of the theo- points out that O’Connor’s experilogically conservative Richard James ences led him to value religious pluCushing and Francis Joseph Spellman, ralism in American society. When he contemporaries with very different per- became archbishop of New York, John sonalities, help Rabbi Rudin explain O’Connor used his position to foster how each man prepared himself to take such activities as the Catholic-Jewish advantage of a moment in history at Educational Enrichment Program. This which their personal power, political joint project of the American Jewish influence, and largely unexpected com- Committee and the Archdiocese of New mitment to a new vision could bring York brought energy and action to the forth a strong majority vote in favor vision and goals of the Second Vatican of the “Declaration on Jews and Juda- Council. Since Rabbi Rudin and Cardinal ism” that concluded the Second Vatican O’Connor often worked together on Council. Of particular interest is Rabbi Rucontinued on next page Cushing, Spellman, O’Connor: The Surprising Story of How Three American Cardinals Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations, by Rabbi James Rudin. Eerdmans. 157 pages. $18.

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KKK in New Jersey in early 1900s By Karen Feinberg

y mother, Frances Feinberg (nee Handel), was born December 28, 1912. She passed away on Longboat Key on July 12 at the age of 99. The following story that she always told should be known and not lost in time. I want to pass it on for future generations. People think the Ku Klux Klan was only present in the deep South, which is not true. My mother was born and raised on a small potato farm in Hightstown, New Jersey. This was considered southern New Jersey, near Trenton. There were only a few Jewish farmers in the area, and like my mother’s family, they came from Europe. My mother was about 10 years old when she first saw the Ku Klux Klan. They always came at night and would

put up a cross as high as the barn, across the road, and let it burn. My grandmother, who was a woman before her time, went out with a shotgun and would shoot up in the air. My mother said you could see them running across the fields in their white robes, lit up by the burning cross. She used to be so scared, that she would hide in the chicken coop. She said she saw migrant workers who picked potatoes, tarred and feathered by the Klan when they walked the three miles into town. It was common knowledge who the Klansmen were and that they held their meetings in one of their member’s chicken coop. In those days nothing was ever done about them. They were the heads of the town and hid behind their white robes.

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the southern Kingdom of Judah, where many of the inhabitants were descended from that tribe. Later, “Hellenism” – the powerful Greco-Roman religion, culture and politics – spread through the Middle East, assimilating many native pagan tribes. The Kingdoms of Judah and Israel were conquered. Yet the worship of Adonai was not extinguished. The Romans eventually colonized the area of Judah, calling it Judea, with Jerusalem as its capital. Yet for many years the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem and became the focal point for the religion of Adonai, now called Judaism. It drew followers, now called Jews, from the area of Judea and other areas of the original Israelite Kingdoms. Jews preserved their religion and eventually dispersed it worldwide. In Hebrew, the word for Jews is “Yehudim.” It comes from “Judah,” which shares the same root “Hodah” (to give thanks or praise) with the Hebrew word “Todah,” which means Thank You. So we Jews are “thankful people.” We all know this on a spiritual level. Most of our liturgy, our most ancient prayers, are prayers of thanks and praise to G-d for all we have been given. When we escaped from Egypt we said that just getting across the Red Sea and having manna to eat would have been enough, yet G-d gave us more, much more than enough. “Dayyenu.” We praise and thank G-d daily for our food and all our other blessings. We give frequent thanks simply because G-d has given us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this present time. “Modim Anachnu Lach.” As the High Holidays draw to a close, we again praise and thank G-d, confident that our repentance of past failings, and our future honest efforts to live by the commandments, will be recognized in the Book of Life. Maybe we should even be thankful for the opportunity to struggle. If we did not struggle in life, could we truly appreciate what we have, who we are, and why we live? “Am Yisrael Chai.” That is what we can teach our children, Jewish generation to Jewish generation. Judith Zangwill is 2nd Vice President of the Jewish Congregation of Venice and chair of the Board Subcommittee for the Religious School.

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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. New TV season Here are new TV shows with a “Jewish connection” that premiered in September. The NBC series The New Normal started on Tuesday, September 11 (9:30 p.m.). Andrew Rannells and JUSTIN BARTHA, 34 (The Hangover), co-star as Bryan and David, a gay Beverly Hills couple. Into their life comes Goldie (Georgia King), a Midwest waitress who has just moved to Los Angeles with her young daughter and her small-minded grandmother (ELLEN BARKIN, 58). Goldie agrees to be the surrogate mother of the guys’ baby. Starting the same night (9:00 p.m.), also on NBC, is Go On, a comedy/drama starring Matthew Perry as Ryan King, a sportscaster who joins a grief support group to try and cope with his wife’s death. The series focuses on King and the varied members of the group, including the mysterious “Mr. K.” Mr. K (BRETT GELMAN, 35) is so weird that the other group members are too afraid to ask him what he’s grieving about. Gelman is a stand-up comedian with a long list of TV guest shots. The NBC series Guys with Kids started on Wednesday, September 12 (8:30 p.m.). JAMIE LYNN SIGLER, 31, (The Sopranos) co-stars as a stayat-home mom who convinces her husband to take over a lot of the child care so she can have some “alone time.” Her husband’s buddies include a divorced father with custody of his infant child and a stay-at-home dad with four kids. Also on NBC is Revolution, a scifi series whose premise is that suddenly and mysteriously electric power is no longer available anywhere on Earth. Fifteen years after this worldwide power failure, people are living in small communities and any order that exists is provided by local militias. This series was created by ERIC KRIPKE, 38 (Supernatural). Iron Man director

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Ke-zohar HaIvrit Sim-chat Torah – Rejoicing in the Torah By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin

im-chat Torah celebrates the conclusion of the High Holiday observances. This holiday entered the Jewish calendar late (circa 9th century) to mark with joy the cycle of Torah reading in the synagogue. It focuses on the centrality of Torah in Jewish life and practice. Let us take a moment to look at the word Torah. The word is mentioned in the Bible over two hundred times and it means ‘Code of Law’ or ‘Ethical Instruction.’

In post-biblical Hebrew, the noun Torah received a new layer to mean The Five Books of Moses or the Pentateuch. In Modern Hebrew, the word torah is used not only in its traditional way but it also refers to ‘a theory,’ ‘a system’ or ‘the principles of any branch of science.’ For example, torat ha-refu-ah means ‘the theory of medicine’ or torat ha-phy-sy-ca means ‘the theory of physics.’ How did it happen that a word which started with faith became a word which indicates a wide body of scien-

tific knowledge? The root of the word holds the key. Most scholars agree that the noun Torah is derived from the verb y.r.h, but they disagree with regard to its meaning. Some translate y.r.h to mean ‘shoot to a target’ or ‘predict the future’ as in Joshua 18:6 and II Kings 13:17. Others understand the verb to mean ‘transmitting information’ or ‘pointing with finger’ as in Proverbs 6:13. And yet others connect it to the Akkadian verb (w) aru which means ‘walk,’ ‘rule,’ ‘lead’ or ‘guide.’ However, in most cases in biblical literature, y.r.h means ‘teach’ or ‘instruct.’ Conjoining all these meanings, it is not surprising that when the Bible speaks about the role of the Priests and Levites in Israel, it uses the verb y.r.h to indicate their duties. Unlike the diviner priests of other cultures surrounding Israel, the Israelite priests were not only interpreters of signs (Ex 28:10), but mainly endowed with the respon-

sibility to teach the Torah: “they shall teach (yoru) Your law to Jacob and Your instruction (To-ra-te-kha) to Israel” (Deuteronomy 33:10). Later in history a priest was called ‘cohen-moreh’ ‘priest-teacher,’ obviously retaining the role as teacher of the Torah (II Chronicles 15:3). Indeed, the nouns moreh ‘teacher’ or ‘rabbi,’ moreh derekh ‘tour guide,’ moreh ho-ra-ah ‘an authority in Jewish law,’ all originate with the root y.r.h. Even the first word in Maimonides’ monumental book Moreh Ne-vo-khim ‘The Guide to the Perplexed’ is based in this root. It becomes evident that torah is an all-inclusive word for instruction and information. From the Torah-Law to the torah of medicine, from ethical behavior to the theories of scientific systems, all are part of the different torot, the variety of fields of study for us to embrace and learn. All we need is the moreh, the teacher, and the simcha, the joy of learning.

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talion Commanders from Intelligence, Captains from the navy, Lieutenants from the Armored Corps and more. You probably understand that words like ‘bravery’ and ‘heroism’ carry a lot of weight coming from them, as does a standing ovation (even from the people doing ab exercises). There was nothing apologetic about what you did. For so long we’ve had to apologize for who we are: for how we dress, for our beliefs, for the way we look. It seems like the International Olympic Committee wanted to keep that tradition. Quiet, Jews. Keep your tragedy on the sidelines. Don’t disturb our party. They didn’t count on an 18 year-old girl in a leotard. There wasn’t one person at the gym who didn’t know what it was like to give back to our people, not one who didn’t know what happened to the good people who died in 1972, not one who didn’t feel personally insulted by their complete neglect in the London Olympics, the 40-year anniversary of their deaths, and not one who didn’t connect with your graceful tribute in their honor. Thank you for standing up against an injustice that was done to our people. As I was walking back to my machine at the gym, I caught one of the officers giving a long salute to your image on television. I think that says it all. Sincerely, Dan Yagudin Officer, Israel Defense Forces

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Life is a sukkah From the Bimah Rabbi Sholom Schmerling, Chabad of Venice & North Port

or seven days we celebrate Sukkot. It is one of our most beautiful holidays, and the most joyous of all the festivals. In fact, the Torah calls it the “Season of our Rejoicing – Zeman Simchatanu.” So why, then, do we leave the comfort of our homes for over a week and eat, study and welcome guests in our sukkah, a flimsy hut-like structure open to the sky with only a covering of branches for a roof. Why is a sukkah the symbol of the season of our rejoicing? The sukkah reminds us of the temporary shelter the Jews lived in for 40 years as they wandered through the desert on their way to the Promised Land, a time when G-d’s presence protected our fledgling nation, when our ances-

tors were heading for the land of milk and honey. But, you may argue, the sukkah is more than just an ancient memory. Arguably, there is no more compelling symbol of the struggles of Jewish history than a temporary dwelling, a sukkah. It’s where Jews have lived for much of the past four thousand years. Since the time of Abraham and Sarah, we have been travelling. Too often, we have been uprooted and expelled. Time and again, “home” turned out to be just a temporary dwelling, a sukkah. Sukkot is the festival of a people for whom, for twenty centuries, every house was a mere temporary dwelling. This is why it is remarkable that Jewish tradition declares Sukkot to be the “Season of our Rejoicing,” and not a festival of sadness. Indeed, this is the greatness of the Jewish people: that with no protection other than their faith in G-d, Jews were able to celebrate in the midst of distress, protected by nothing more than a sense of the divine presence. The faith of Jews throughout the generations was not naive. They had no illusions that all was well in an often chaotic world, yet year after year we sit in the sukkah and sing, dance and say L’chaim to life. How did our ancestors

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do it, how did they keep this faith and optimism alive and well, and pass it down to us? It is because we Jews realize that having faith does not mean that life is tranquil. To recognize the fragile nature of life, and yet rejoice – this is the essence of Jewish faith. Jewish faith is not about knowing all the answers or having comfort or safety or abundance all the time. Rather, it is often the strength to live with the unknown. It is knowing that G-d is with us, giving us the strength to handle any challenge – this is the joy we live on Sukkot. It’s the joy that comes from having the courage to celebrate life in the midst of uncertainty. To be able to sit in the sukkah, exposed

to the wind and rain, and yet sing. That is the faith and joy of the Jewish people – to know that, no matter where we are, even in the flimsiest of shelters, the Creator is with us. G-d is with us, and we know it. For we know that G-d is providing our solid walls, our warmth, our light and our ability to endure. This, and not some temporary sense of security, is how we have the strength to sit in the sukkah. And so, let us rejoice in our sukkahs, surrounded by loved ones, and revel in the knowledge that we as a people have endured, will continue to endure and, most importantly, with G-d’s help, will always be able to laugh and rejoice and say L’chaim to Jewish life!

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he New York Times (August 29) carried a feature article entitled “U.N. Report Predicts a Bleak Future for Gaza Unless Services Are Improved.” Summing up the UN study, the article notes that by 2020, Gaza may not be “a livable place,” even as the population of this narrow strip of land is expected to grow by one-third in the next eight years, having already quadrupled in the last 45 years. What’s striking about such accounts is the willingness to skip over the root cause of the problem or, at best, to make only oblique reference to it. It’s unquestionably tragic if a large segment of the population lives below the poverty line and doesn’t receive basic services. And it’s equally dispiriting to imagine an even bleaker future. Yet such an outcome wasn’t inevitable, nor need it be down the road. After all, there is potential in Gaza to develop the economy and draw on the considerable resources within its borders. But a narrative has taken root, abetted by many in the international community, and especially Gaza’s chorus of enablers, that the residents of Gaza have no responsibility whatsoever for their current situation. Rather, it’s all a function of outside – read Israeli – design. That fits in perfectly with the prevailing “blame culture,” namely, never look inward for answers, but instead seek culprits elsewhere. It’s much easier. No muss, no fuss. Everything comes together so nicely if one can conjure up a well-wrapped theory that places the entire onus on others. Consider Israel’s situation.

It shares a border with Gaza. That’s an immutable fact. Does it make sense for Israel to want a neighbor that is poor, lacking in future prospects, and ripe for exploitation by extremists? Hardly. But there’s another immutable fact as well, at least for now. Hamas has been entrenched in Gaza since 2007. This group, on the U.S. and EU terrorism lists, is neither coy nor evasive about its plans. It wants the destruction of Israel. It says so in its charter, which too few people have ever bothered to read. Its leaders proclaim their aim every chance they get. Its teachers instruct their children from an early age to embrace the goal. Its preachers call for it in houses of worship. And within Gaza’s borders, strenuous efforts, whether by Hamas or kindred spirits, are made, day in and day out, to get hold of weapons and plot their use against Israel. Under such circumstances, what exactly is Israel supposed to do? Well, for Gaza’s enablers, the answer is very simple. Israel should pretend that Gaza is Luxembourg, until the day their underlying wish is fulfilled – the end of Israel. But for any fair-minded person, Israel’s dilemma is obvious, without easy solution. Israel has no desire to go back into Gaza, which it fully left in 2005, a relevant fact missing from the Times’ article. It might prefer that Egypt, even under the new Islamist regime, return to Gaza, which it ruled with an iron fist

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David Harris...continued from page 21A until 1967, but that’s a non-starter today for both Egypt and Gaza. It may wish for the Palestinian Authority, as the lesser of two evils, to take over in Gaza, but the schism between Hamas and the PA has proved unbridgeable. At the end of the day, Israel simply wants a quiet border, something it thought possible seven years ago, when the people of Gaza were given a first – the chance to govern themselves – and investors in the U.S. and Europe were poised to assist. But that quiet border hasn’t come, far from it, while investors have been scared away. The Times has its own way of antiseptically describing the situation: “Tensions often spiral into rounds of cross-border violence.” No reference in that one mindboggling sentence to cause and effect, obvious though it is. The violence begins with missiles and mortars fired from Gaza at Israel, after which Israel, like any sovereign nation, exercises the right to defend itself against attack.

Later in the same paragraph, the reporter states that “A deadly Israeli offensive in Gaza in the winter of 2008-9 destroyed or severely damaged more than 6,000 homes.” The impression is given that Israel, having nothing better to do with itself a few years ago, cavalierly decided to inflict damage on Gaza, destroying houses and lives. But this is breathtaking contrary to fact. Indeed, it’s what’s called reverse causality. Hamas-ruled Gaza triggers the violence by firing literally thousands of rockets at Israel, driven by a hate-filled ideology. Yet the focus is on the Israeli response, as if there were no provocation. And the same applies more broadly to the UN report. Gaza could be a model of development, with cross-border traffic, not violence, with Israel and, yes, Egypt. It could exploit the riches of the sea and its lovely coastline. It could draw upon the human

capital of its population. It could end the UN refugee camps, which, inexplicably, continue to operate there, creating a mindset of dependence and victimization. It could call on cash-rich Arab states to stop the crocodile tears of sympathy and help build the schools and hospitals needed. It could demand the end of chronic misuse of donor aid for the benefit of the kleptocratic elite. Of course, that would mean saying “no” to Hamas; rejecting incitement;

ending missile attacks, smuggling tunnels, and terrorist plots against Israel; and envisioning a different future. But Hamas-ruled Gaza today, with its international enablers, wants it both ways – to remain a hothouse for extremism, arms factories, and calls for genocidal martyrdom, while demanding the help of the outside world to bolster its economy and infrastructure. If that’s not a new definition for chutzpah, I don’t know what is. For more information, visit www.ajc. org.

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Israel’s study abroad opportunities expand By Sandra Ziv, Israel Campus Beat, August 20, 2012

uring the 1970s and 1980s – and even before then – most North American students who came to Israel on a study abroad program were looking for a connection to their heritage. The majority of the students participating in these programs were Jewish, or looking for a Jewish connection. As a result, most of the university programs were designed to fulfill this need. These study abroad programs offered courses primarily related to Israeli history and culture, Jewish history, culture and identity, and Hebrew. The programs offered by the Rothberg School at the Hebrew University and by Tel Aviv University fit this classic description of Study Abroad in Israel. At that time, the University of Haifa International School was one of the few programs that offered an alternative. It attracted non-Jewish students, as well as Jewish students who were looking for something other than a “Jewish experience” in Israel. Today’s Millennial students (Generation Y) are a more discerning group. Their reasons for coming to study in Israel and the goals they are trying to

achieve are quite different from those students in previous years. Today’s student is more demanding as to the type of experience he or she expects and what their requirements are to make that happen. The student coming to Israel today is looking for more than a connection to his or her heritage; often, the student is not Jewish, and even among the Jews who come, many do not identify as practicing Jews. Today, students come to study in Israel for many reasons, including professional advancement, academic requirements, personal growth, international experience, an alternative to the classroom and, of course, in some cases, a connection to their Jewish heritage. In order to accommodate the new student, innovative programs have sprung up, in addition to the classic Israeli study abroad programs. Today’s offerings include full-degree programs in engineering, academic-based volunteer programs, internships, work-study programs, religious learning, secular yeshivas, professional training programs and many more options. Israel’s universities have responded to this trend by modifying their

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academic offerings to meet today’s demand. The five major universities – the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, the Technion, and University of Haifa – now offer courses in engineering, creative arts, business and entrepreneurship, and academic honors programs. Students have opportunities to participate in experiential learning internships and to receive professional mentoring. By widening the offerings and establishing an environment of acceptance of all student types, the university study abroad programs in Israel seek to remain relevant and challenging amidst the wealth of alternative pro-

grams offered today around the world. Of course, the traditional offerings of Jewish and Israeli history and culture subjects will always form the backbone of the curriculum offered to overseas students at Israel’s universities, but in order to continue to grow and be attractive in a competitive environment of international study opportunities, Israeli academic programming needs to continue to evolve together with the student it is trying to attract. Sandra Ziv is director of marketing at the University of Haifa International School. Visit www.israelcampusbeat. org for the latest Israel trends and events on campus.

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BRIEFS ISRAELI TOURISM IS BOOMING Despite the region’s turmoil, Israel is enjoying an unexpected tourism boom as American and eastern European travelers are arriving in the Holy Land in record numbers. Nearly 300,000 tourists arrived in July, a record for the month and an 8% increase over the previous July, accord-

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IRANIAN JEWRY TODAY Numbering approximately 30,000, the Jewish community in Iran has an ancient and illustrious history dating back to the Babylonian exile in the middle of the first millennium BCE. In practice, Iranian Jews can visit Israel via a third country. Receiving an exit visa is no longer the bureaucratic nightmare it once was, and technically speaking, many Iranian Jews could leave the country if they so desired. (Jewish Ideas Daily)

ISRAEL ECONOMIC GROWTH STRONGER THAN EXPECTED Israel’s economy grew at a faster than expected annualized rate of 3.2% in the second quarter, data showed on August 16, indicating that growth was continuing despite the global slowdown. Exports, which account for more than 40% of Israel’s economic activity, rose 10.3% after declines in the prior three quarters. (Reuters)

REINFORCED SCHOOL PROTECTS ISRAELI KIDS FROM GAZA ROCKETS Many students in Sderot started the school year safe from attack in a new, fortified, rocket-proof school building. The $27.5 million structure features

concrete walls, reinforced windows and a unique architectural plan, all designed specifically to absorb and deflect rocket fire. Notices on the walls remind the 1,200 students that in case of a warning siren, they are to stay put. “You can finally teach without constantly worrying about what to do when there is a rocket attack,” said Zohar Nir-Levi, the principal of the junior high school inside the complex. “It used to be that even before you said hello in the morning you were telling people where to run.” In the 12 years since rockets began raining down on Sderot, just kilometers from Gaza, eight people have been killed and hundreds wounded. The new school features concrete shelters in the school yard as well, to allow students on recess to find cover when they hear the siren. (Times of Israel)

NEPAL, ISRAEL ISSUE JOINT STAMPS Nepal and Israel recently issued joint stamps to mark the longstanding friendship between the two countries. The stamp is themed “Mount Everest and the Dead Sea” – the highest peak and the lowest point on earth. Since diplomatic relations were established in the 1960s, Israel has been sharing technology and knowledge with Nepal, especially in the fields of medicine, agriculture, early childhood development and technology. (Nepal News)

oil tycoon, Jan Kulczyk, through his privately held company Kulczyk Holding, is giving $6 million. When it opens late next year, Warsaw’s Museum of the History of Polish Jews, aptly located in what was once the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto, will tell the story of Jews in Poland from the Middle Ages through today. Once home to 3.5 million Jews, Poland was a significant base of European Jewry that is becoming a source of pride for many Poles. Piotr Wislicki, the chair of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland, said, “There is no history of Poland without the Jews and no history of Jews without Poland.” (World Jewry Digest, www. wjcfoundation.org)

ISRAEL TO TEST HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM

The first end-to-end test of Israel’s new Arrow 3 anti-missile interceptor could occur during the next few weeks. The Arrow 3 can reach farther and higher to destroy improved missiles being designed and tested by Iran. An interim radar upgrade for the Arrow system has already been tested. In practice, an Arrow 3 battery is expected to intercept salvos of more than five missiles within 30 seconds. Arrow 3 has a “divert” capability in its interceptors. It can be launched even before it is known where the target missile is going. When the target and its course are identified, the Arrow interceptor is redirected to conduct a “hit-tokill” intercept. (Aviation Week)

HOW MANY MILLIONAIRES LIVE IN THE “IMPOVERISHED” ISRAELI SCIENTIST GAZA STRIP? The world often thinks of Gaza, home DIAGNOSES “SUPERBUGS” to 1.4 million Palestinians, as one of the poorest places on earth, where people live in misery and squalor. But according to an investigative report published in Asharq Al-Awsat, there are at least 600 millionaires living in Gaza. The report also refutes the claim that Gaza has been facing a humanitarian crisis because of an Israeli blockade. Mohammed Dahlan, the former Palestinian Authority security commander of Gaza, said recently that Hamas was the only party that was laying siege to Gaza; that it is Hamas, and not Israel or Egypt, that is strangling and punishing the people there. (Gatestone Institute)

BIG DONATIONS FOR POLISH JEWISH MUSEUM A museum in Poland that will tell the 1,000-year history of Jews in the Baltic state got an unexpected double boost recently with the announcements of two multi-million dollar donations. A Polish-American philanthropist, Tad Taube, donated $7 million via his California-based foundation, and a Polish

Prof. Nathan Citri, 91, a retired Hebrew University microbiologist, wondered why the desperate call of the World Health Organization for a way to contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria remained unanswered, and hospitals continued to be hotbeds for these deadly “superbugs.” He and his late wife developed a prototype for bedside kits that detect and identify resistant bacteria from blood or urine samples, yielding lifesaving information within minutes. In the past year, a contract was signed with a British company to produce his resistant-bacteria ID kits, administered through Hebrew University’s tech transfer company, Yissum. (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

ISM USED ACTIVISTS AS TERRORISTS’ HUMAN SHIELDS In a detailed, 65-page judgment, the Haifa court found that the bulldozer that killed Rachel Corrie was engaged at

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Briefs...continued from previous page the time in a military operation to clear the land and not, incidentally, in demolishing houses. The area concerned was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Philadelphia Corridor,â&#x20AC;? separating Gaza from Egypt, which was under continuous sniper fire from Palestinian terrorists. The sniper fire forced the bulldozer crews to operate with closed hatches, and the court concluded that because of the limited field of vision from the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, the operator of the bulldozer was not aware of Corrieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence. Corrie was an activist in the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). The court concluded that the ISM was far from being an innocuous, benign humanitarian body and, in fact, had been engaged in sabotaging the IDFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations, stationing activists to serve as â&#x20AC;&#x153;human shieldsâ&#x20AC;? for terrorists wanted by Israeli security forces, and providing assistance to Palestinian terrorists and their families. The court also found that Corrie was aware that she was illegally entering a war zone and deliberately

risked her life. (Jewish Chronicle-UK)

MUPPET URGES ISRAELIS TO PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE EMERGENCY The Israeli muppet version of Oscar the Grouch, Moishe Oofnik, appears on the cover of a new, emergency pamphlet being distributed nationwide in a country preparing for possible war with Iran. The pamphlet instructs Israelis how to prepare a safe room or shelter for emergency situations, and reminds people that they have between 30 seconds and three minutes to find cover between the time air raid sirens sound and rockets slam into their area. The pamphlet urges Israelis to have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;family talkâ&#x20AC;? about getting ready for any national emergency. (Reuters)

JERUSALEM COMING TO IMAX Jewniverse, a pop-culture oriented online site, says Jerusalem, a new Imax film, is scheduled for a full-length re-

lease in 2013. It promotes the film by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen Israel like this,â&#x20AC;? with a video focus on architectural and natural wonders. According to Jewniverse, the film is in some ways a tourism advertisement and also a superlative panorama, adding it is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most beautiful propaganda weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ever likely to see.â&#x20AC;? The film also takes in Masada. (World Jewry Digest, www.wjcfoundation.org)

NYPD OPENS BRANCH IN ISRAEL The New York Police Department, often lauded as among the best police departments in the world, has opened an Israeli branch, staffed by Charlie BenNaim, a veteran NYPD detective and a former Israeli. He deals with the extradition of criminals, the transmitting of intelligence information, and assistance in the location of missing persons, both in the U.S. and in Israel. The NYPD Israeli branch, which

will be housed within the Kfar Saba police station outside Tel Aviv, was opened after officials decided the department needed to maintain a close working relationship with the Israeli police force (Al Monitor)

MASSIVE RESERVOIR DISCOVERED BENEATH WESTERN WALL

Recently, part of a floor collapsed in a massive underground drainage ditch deep below the Western Wall as archeologists were taking it apart. Archeologist Eli Shukron looked into the hole and was blown away by the size of the room they had uncovered. Based on previous research and excavations in the area, Shukron was immediately convinced they had stumbled on an enormous underground well from the First Temple Period, the first evidence of stored water next to the Temple. The reservoir measures 12 meters by 5 meters by 4.5 meters and uses the same type of plaster as other reservoirs from the First Temple Period. The handprints of the laborers who added the plaster are still visible. (Jerusalem Post)

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Sleep lab on your nightstand Do you sound like a buzz saw as you sleep? An Israeli app can record your snores for professional analysis and even nudge you to change position. By Karin Kloosterman, August 20, 2012, ISRAEL21c

f you’re keeping your partner awake at night, Snoring U is for you. You probably have a best friend, uncle or cousin who’s one – maybe even a spouse, too. For the 80 percent of people who are in denial over their nighttime chainsaw snoring, Israeli techies have an app to show how bad the situation is. Snoring U is a $5 application you can download from the Internet for your smartphone or tablet. The app won’t only monitor your snoring lows and highs during the night; it will record them for playback, and give you an electronic nudge by vibration or prerecorded sound if the snoring gets out of hand. All fun aside, the creators of Snoring U hope to change the way people sleep, not only by reminding them to roll over or change position, but also by providing a detailed readout of their night’s sleep that can be handed over to a doctor or sleep lab to interpret. Built by a sleep specialist physician, a high-tech engineer and a seasoned telecom businessman, Snoring U was only created in the beginning of 2012 but has already enjoyed 100,000 downloads despite having no formal advertising in place. The app is getting passed on by word of mouth – or snore of nose, says Avshalom Ben-Zoor, who is on the business side of Snoring U as the CEO

of Personal Technologies-Health Monitoring. He plans for this to be the first in a line of apps that will revolutionize the way people sleep. As far as he knows, snoring is curable in one way or another – through changing positions, using pillows or undergoing medical treatment. Knowing that one snores, and just how badly, is the first step in getting the right treatment, he tells ISRAEL21c. Built by snorers, for snorers The idea for a snoring alert app began with Ilan Aisic, a computer engineer and admitted snorer. “The idea came to Ilan one night while he was sleeping,” says Ben-Zoor. “He was snoring, and it was bothering his wife so much that she was waking up a couple of times every night asking him to move and change position. He then came up with the idea that he could invent something for the mobile phone. That was how it started, and now we have the technology to help identify sleep disorders in general, as well as coughing and wheezing.” The diagnostic power of the app is thanks to Dr. Naveh Tov, a specialist in internal pulmonary and sleep medicine at the Bnei Zion Hospital in Haifa. By incorporating the medical parameters a doctor would need to see in order to treat a patient, the trio was able to build a smart application that pretty much provides a small and powerful mobile

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sleep clinic in the palm of one’s hands – or better, on the nightstand beside the bed. The device needs to be turned on and sitting no more than one meter from the snorer’s head, with the app opened (you can set your phone to airplane mode if you are worried about the cellular radiation nearby). It will begin to look for patterns in the user’s sleep, indicated by noises such as snoring. Able to filter out a second snorer in the room, the app can be set to be as sensitive as one wishes. Wake up to reality After listening to the playback, “Many people don’t believe what they hear,” says Ben-Zoor. “About 80 percent of the population of snorers are in denial.” The app won’t cure your snoring, cautions Ben-Zoor, but it will provide all the summaries and reports necessary for a deeper analysis. “It really helps you identify what treatment is best for you, and it provides a cost-affordable sleep lab for the home, and one that can be used on a continuous basis.” At the very least, the app can help your partner sleep better. If set to the right sensitivity, it can wake you up

before your snoring wakes up the person next to you. Some users report that they are able to get a better night’s sleep after the snoring alerts wake them up. A free version of the app, Sleeping U, just records snoring activity without providing the wake-up nudge. Since the company is self-funded, the founders don’t yet have the capital to take the software through rigorous U.S. Food and Drug Administration procedures for medical devices, but the idea is definitely on the table. Snoring U could theoretically incorporate other kinds of sleeping measurements like heart rate, with an adaptable chest strap; or movement, which could be monitored with a gyroscope. The company now seeks a $2 million investment to roll out its products to the international marketplace. Karin Kloosterman lives in Jaffa, Israel. She is a journalist, writer and blogger who focuses on the environment and clean technology from Israel and the Middle East. Published in hundreds of newspapers around the world, Karin also writes for the Huffington Post and Green Prophet.

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ANNIVERSARIES

65th Gerry & Dr. Larry Ludwig 55th Louis & Anita Klainbaum Temple Beth Sholom 50th Harriet & Don Gersman Temple Sinai 45th Moshe & Mary Ann Mazzarella Temple Beth Sholom

35th Ronni & Larry Tasman Temple Sinai 25th Linda & Roy Chapman Temple Sinai 20th Scott & Lori Miller Temple Beth Sholom 15th Marcy & James Moore Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

B’NAI MITZVAH Harrison Band, son of Steven & Amy, October 6, Temple Beth Sholom Hunter McDowall, daughter of Daniel & Randi, October 13, Temple Emanu-El Zachary Moyle, son of Brian & Lauren, October 20, Temple Emanu-El

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IN MEMORIAM Marlyn E. Dorman, 84, of Longboat Key, Aug. 22 Dr. Myron Gable, 85, of Sarasota, Aug. 9 Alan K. Gidwitz, 80, of Longboat Key, formerly of Highland Park, IL, July 12 Dr. Bertram R. Girdany, 93, of Sarasota, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, July 31 Rita June Greenberg, 83, of Long Island, NY, formerly of Longboat Key, Aug. 6 Neal Kohn, 63, of Sarasota, Aug. 1 Robert Merker, 66, of Sarasota, formerly of Englewood, NJ, Aug. 23 Jerry Rogovin, 84, of Yarmouthport, MA, formerly of Osprey, Aug. 23 Murray Roth, 85, of Sarasota, formerly of Bronx, NY, July 31 Elinor F. Schaffner, 83, of Sarasota, formerly of Cleveland, OH, July 29 Kurt Seligman, 94, of Sarasota, Aug. 18 Marge K. Springer (nee Feldman), 69, of Bradenton, Aug. 10 Jay Starker, 79, of Sarasota, formerly of New York, NY, July 26 Isidore Tevlowitz, 86, of Delray Beach, Aug. 25 Paul B. Tobias, 82, of Bradenton, July 29 Dr. William Vilensky, 84, of Longboat Key, July 30

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Volume 42, Number 10

Jewish Happenings sunDAY, september 30

wednesDAY, october 3

Soups and Salads in the Sukkah

“Lunch with the Rabbi”

Savor the spirit of Sukkot and enjoy a sampling of a variety of delicious soups and salads in the sukkah. This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. For more information, call 941.493.2770 or email info@chabadofvenice.com.

It’s the first Wednesday of the month…and time to grab a brown-bag lunch and join Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman for casual socializing and fascinating discussion on current events and other topics of Jewish interest. “Lunch with the Rabbi” is a great way to spend time with old and new friends and a fantastic rabbi in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The community is warmly invited – we’ll even provide the homemade dessert! This free event begins at noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call 941.371.2788.

The Jewish Federation and the Generation After group invite you to

commemorate Kristallnacht,

“My God is Not Your God”

the Night of Broken Glass. Guest

speaker Paul Bartrop, PhD,

Kristallnacht

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Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University will discuss “The Kristallnacht As Seen From Australia, November 1938.”

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

Join Reb Ari Shapiro as he kicks off a new study session, “My God is Not Your God.” There is a common perception that there is only one God and that all religions are simply different paths to this one source. By delving into a number of religions we will attempt to prove or disprove this assumption. Classes are on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Nonmembers, $18 per month. Register at rapsz@comcast.net.

Sushi in the Sukkah

7:00 pm on the Federation Campus Event is FREE - registration is required.

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Human rigHts activist Simon Deng Simon deng is a human rights activist who was captured into slavery at the age of nine. After escaping, he became the long-distance swimming champion of Sudan and moved to the United States. After years of hiding his past, Simon read an article in The New York Times detailing how slaves could still be bought for $10 and committed himself to telling his story and advocating for justice.

Sushi in the Sukkah Sample from a delicious variety of sushi, sushi salads, and refreshments at this exciting SUKKAH-BRATION! Shake the lulav and etrog, make candy sushi, and participate in Sukkot games and activities. Everyone is invited to attend this free event at 6:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. For more information, call Chanie Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

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Chabad of Sarasota’s Club 770 Men’s Club invites the entire Jewish community to celebrate Sukkot with Sushi in the Sukkah. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy delicious kosher sushi while the kids enjoy rock climbing and a yummy spaghetti dinner. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Cost with advance reservation: $7 adults; $5 children; no charge for Weinstein Religious School students. At the door: $8 adults; $6 children. For reservations, call Kelly at 941.925.0770 or email info@chabadofsarasota.com.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS

October 2012 thursDAY, october 4

friDAY, october 5

Holiday Series with Rachel Dulin – Shemini Atzeret

CKids Sukkot-Themed Junior Congregation

Join us for a new series devoted to discussing the biblical roots of holidays. Classes will focus on the origin of the holidays and the corresponding traditions. A gifted instructor, Rachel Z. Dulin, has pioneered new methods of teaching Hebrew and has done groundbreaking research in the confluence of Women’s Studies and biblical scholarship. The class begins at 10:30 a.m. on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Classes continue in 2013 on January 24 (Tu B’Shevat), February 25 (Shushan Purim) and June 8 (Rosh Chodesh). Cost: $10 per session or $30 for 4 sessions. Register online at www.jfedsrq.org. For more information, please contact Orna Nissan at 941.371.4546 x104 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.

Children in kindergarten through grade six are welcome to participate in a lively CKids Junior Congregation, which will include Shabbat and holiday songs, prayers, stories and games, followed by a children’s Junior Oneg. There will be a lulav, etrog, sukkah and Torah. This program, which is offered free of charge, is co-sponsored by parents of children celebrating their birthdays in October. The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. For more information, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

ORT Celebrity Bartending event

Kiddush Brunch

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ORT America - Gulf Coast Region is hosting this event to raise money for an Interactive SMART CLASSROOM in Israel. To honor the legacy of longtime GulfsidePalm ORTist Patti Hershorin, who passed away earlier this summer, the SMART CLASSROOM will be named in her memory. Funds raised from the event will equip one classroom with interactive whiteboards, wireless Internet connectivity, laptops and ongoing teacher training. Celebrity Bartenders include Richard Hershorin, Dr. Laura Hershorin, Linda Rosenbluth, Rabbi Joel Mishkin, Ann Baum and Nelle Miller. The Celebrity Bartending event will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Here’s how it works. You come to party and buy as much food and drink as you like, with money allotted for tips benefitting ORT America. For more information, contact Andrew Polin at 541.501.2090 or apolin@ortamerica.org.

Health Care Bill presentation Temple Beth El Bradenton presents “The New Health Care Bill! No Politics!” Please join the members of Temple Beth El at 7:00 p.m., as guest speaker Peggy Hawnes talks about the ins and outs of the new Health Care Bill. Ms. Hawnes is from the League of Women Voters and will explain and answer questions about the bill. This program is open to the entire community and will take place at 4200 32nd Street West, on the Unity Church campus in Bradenton. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Attention Bridge PlAyers The Bridge Group meets Thursday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 pm on the Federation Campus (582 McIntosh Road). Open to intermediate and advanced bridge players.

For more information, call Bob Satnick at 941-538-3739.

saturDAY, october 6 Join Congregation Ner Tamid (CNT) for a Kiddush Brunch to honor Gene and Barbara Allen for their work as co-chairs of CNT’s Caring Committee. The Allens are CNT founding members who spearhead the annual effort to send holiday cards and gifts to Jewish soldiers serving around the world. They also lead services for Jews whose physical conditions prohibit them from leaving home. The brunch begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W., Bradenton. For more information and reservations, call Elaine at 941.755.1231 or visit www.nertamidflorida.org.

“Engaging Millennials” Kate Lester (pictured), Florida Development Director of Hillel, will discuss issues facing today’s Jewish college students. Her personal Jewish journey with Hillel started as a student at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. She went on to become the Assistant Director of Hillel at Princeton. The free event, which is open to the public, begins at 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, and takes place at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. For more information, please call 941.377.1003 or visit www.chj-sarasota.org.

“Sukkah Happy Hour for Families” Families are warmly invited to celebrate Sukkot at Temple Emanu-El’s fun-for-all-ages Happy Hour! We’ll enjoy time in the sukkah, children’s activities, apple cider for the kids, wine for the adults, and appetizers for everyone! Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman will also tell a story, lead the Sukkot blessings, and make sure every child (and adult!) has the opportunity to shake the lulav and smell the etrog. Project funded by an Incubator Grant from the Union for Reform Judaism. This free event runs from 4:00 6:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997.

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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel November 28, 2012: Gershwin and Friends January 22, 2013: The Romantic Music of Chopin March 14, 2013: The Power and Passion of Beethoven

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Brigitte Gabriel returns to Sarasota for this premiere Israel@65 event as one of the leading terrorism experts in the world providing information and analysis on Global Islamic terrorism. Gabriel is the author of two books: Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America, and They Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam and How We Can Do It. She is a regular guest analyst on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC and various radio stations.

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American pianist Jeffery Siegel’s concert-with-commentary format in which lively, captivating remarks precede virtuoso performances of piano masterpieces. Shows begin at 8:00 pm in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus. Tickets start at $30 and are available online: www.jfedsrq.org/events.aspx or call 941.371.4546 ext. 100. Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS 3B October 2012 sunDAY, october 7

October 2012

tuesDAY, october 9

Artists and Artisans

“Old Age in Jewish Tradition”

It’s a show and sale featuring the works of over a dozen Temple Sinai members, and includes jewelry, fused glass, photography, porcelain and clay. There is free admission to this event, which runs from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. This event is a kickoff to a rotating exhibit of artists in the Judaic Gift Shop. For more information, call Gloria at 941.378.0898.

Explore sacred and wise texts with Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman on the subject of old age in Jewish tradition. What do the Bible, rabbinic literature, medieval sages, and modern Jewish teachings tell us about growing old? What is the meaning of gray hair? What respect is due the elderly? What is our place in the world now? This special two-part class is sponsored by Temple Emanu-El’s Adult Education Committee, takes place at 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, and concludes October 16. Both classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Free for Temple Emanu-El members; $18 donation requested for guests. For more information, call Adult Education Committee coChair Judilee Sterne at 941.349.9287.

Sukkah Hop Join us for an amazing Sukkah Hop! The exciting “Sukkah Mobile” will lead the group through the streets of Venice, as we trek to five community sukkahs! Each sukkah will hold a fun activity, including games, storytelling, songs, treats and more. Join the parade and have a wonderful Sukkot celebration with us. This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. For more information, call 941.493.2770 or email info@chabadofvenice.com.

“The Literature of a Dynasty” Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Rd., when Baila Miller will present a program describing the work of the Singer family, who were major figures in 20th century Yiddish literature, and explaining their influence on other European writers and philosophers. Cost: $5 for JCV members; $7 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Baila Miller at 941.485.5671 or Beata Hulliger at 941.484.2022.

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wednesDAY, october 10 Torah Talk and Brown Bag at Temple Sinai Rabbi Geoffrey Huntting begins his 18th year of small group study sessions. At 9:30 a.m. it’s Torah Talk; at noon it’s Brown Bag. Everyone is welcome to attend these interesting, informative and enlightening sessions. They are held weekly all season at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. For more information, please call 941.924.1802 or email templesinai-sarasota.org.

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SARASOTA LIBERAL YESHIVA Announces New Courses for the Fall Semester – 10 Weeks Friday Mornings - Starting October12, 2012 9:15 AM-10:30 AM: “Understanding Kabbalah: the Mysticism of Nature” - Instructor: Rabbi Ari Shapiro Kabbalah is a treasury of ancient knowledge that balances the emanations or attributes of God with those of humanity. Kabbalah is multi-layered and interwoven like a ball of string that is composed of many, many strands wrapped tightly around one another. One principle segues into another but despite its complexity, when broken down and evaluated, Kabbalah offers a surprisingly sensible and congruent view of our place in the scheme of things. The students in this course will study the mystical knowledge of Judaism that was originally transmitted by word of mouth. Fee: $36*

10:45 AM – Noon: “The Book of Job” - Instructor: Marden Paru

Most adults have never studied this unusual book of the Bible which is often described as a parable written in poetic verse. “Why does God allow the righteous to suffer?” This is one of the main questions we will seek to answer about the Book of Job. We will study this wisdom literature and analyze it with commentary and midrash. Each student will be required to bring to class a three-ring notebook for handouts as well as a Tanach (Bible) with the New JPS English Translation. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Bible is required. Fee: $36*

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Event Chair Eileen Curd For reservations or sponsorship information, call Denise Cotler, Director of Development, at (941) 377-0781, ext. 404 or email her at dcotler@kobernickanchin.org

*A special rate of $60 will apply to anyone wishing to enroll in both courses. Classes are held in the Main Flanzer-Weinberg Building on the Campus of the Jewish Federation, 582 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota.

To register or for more information, please contact Marden Paru, Dean and Rosh Yeshiva, at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva c/o Marden Paru, 2729 Goodwood Court, Sarasota, FL 34235 The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva 501(c)3 The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency open is toaall. It is non-profit agency open to all. It is funded funded in part by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.in part by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

JEWISH HAPPENINGS

October 2012 thursDAY, october 11 Le Petit Marché

Temple Beth Sholom Schools is hosting the 4th annual Le Petit Marché fundraiser. Please join us at Michael’s On East (1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota) from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. as we transform the courtyard into a bustling French marketplace. There will be many wonderful vendors, so please come ready to shop! Get a group of girlfriends together as we spend the morning shopping, tasting delicious snacks, sipping champagne, coffee and tea, and having fun! Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For more information, please contact Jessica Balno at 941.954.2027.

Destination Israel Sponsored by

Come learn about the exciting opportunities for travel to Israel that the Federation offers Jewish high school and college students in Sarasota-Manatee. Information will be presented on the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Mission, MASA, March of the Living, the Schiff Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Program (S.K.I.P), and more. A light dinner will be provided. This free event runs from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Register online at www.jfedsrq.org. For more information, please contact Amber Ikeman at 941.371.4546 x105 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org.

ORT Night of Comedy ORT’s first meeting of the season will be highlighted by the Night of Comedy starring Rabbi Brenner Glickman. In a reprise of his standingroom-only “The Best Jewish Jokes Ever” show last February, Rabbi Glickman will re-tell new and classic Jewish jokes in a stand-up comedy style. The presentation is a lively, engaging, hilarious collection of Jewish wit, storytelling and humor spanning over 100 years. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.; the performance follows at 7:45. This event is free and takes place at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. For more information, call Judy Krakow, Vice President of Programming, SaraMana ORT, at 941.355.1571.

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ConneCt with your Jewish Community facebook.com/jfedsrq friDAY, october 12 TGIS - Thank G-d It’s Shabbat - Teen Dinner This event, hosted by Chabad of Sarasota, is geared for teens in grades nine through twelve. During the special Shabbat dinner, the teens will convene at the home of Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, where hot-button current event issues will be discussed, deliberated and debated. Rabbi Steinmetz will include the Torah perspective along with Jewish views and values. All teens are welcome to join us for a wonderful Shabbat experience and dinner following the 7:30 p.m. service. For more information and reservations, please call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

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CommuniteenCHAI, the Federation’s revamped high school Jewish education program, begins with the first of three sessions. Students can choose what they are most interested in or sign up for two or all three sessions. This year’s courses are: “Soul Food: The Nosh on Jewish Values,” taught by Amber Ikeman; “Israel is Real,” taught by Marty Haberer; and “Jew Taboo: Jewish Ethics and Dilemmas,” taught by Len Steinberg. Tuition includes food, activities and materials. Open to students in grades 8-12. Register online at www.jfedsrq. org. Cost: $150 for one session, $250 for two sessions, and $399 for all three sessions. The sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. For more information, please contact Amber Ikeman at 941.371.4546 x105 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org.

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On Sunday mornings, beginning October 14 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Temple Beth Sholom will be offering two classes for teens. The PreConfirmation class is for 8th and 9th graders and will feature a teacher dedicated to making Judaism relevant and topical for young people. A Confirmation class for 10th graders will be personally taught by Rabbi Joel Mishkin with a Confirmation at the end of the year. Temple Beth Sholom is located at 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Registration is required. Please call 941.955.8121 for more information.

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Roni Einav • Mon., oCToBeR 22 The Jewish Club of Lakewood Ranch and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee invite you to a dessert & coffee reception with Roni Einav. Join us on Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm at Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Tickets: $10 each. Roni Einav is one of the pioneers of the Israeli Hi-Tech industry. In 1983 he founded The 4th Dimension Software which was sold, in 1999, to the American company BMC for $675 million dollars. This event is part of the year-long Israel@65 celebration!

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Join the Temple Beth Sholom USYers (9th-12th graders) for an afternoon of roller skating from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Stardust Skate Center, 2571 12th Street, Sarasota. Cost to be determined. For more information, please contact Sydney Hanan at 941.735.7776 or sydneyhanan@yahoo.com.

TBE Sisterhood presents “Afternoon Tea” At 2:00 p.m., the members of Temple Beth El Bradenton’s Sisterhood will have a wonderful afternoon enjoying English Tea and all the trimmings, a wonderful movie and then dinner. The ladies of the Sisterhood will gather at the home of Sisterhood President Sheila Kovalsky for this first-ever event. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Dinner and a Movie featuring Life Is Beautiful Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood invites the community to its muchanticipated annual Dinner and a Movie event. Following an elegant dinner and relaxed socializing, take in the incredible Academy Award-winning film Life Is Beautiful on Temple Emanu-El’s state-of-the-art projection system. Testifying to the power of humor and the strength of the human spirit in even the darkest hours, Life Is Beautiful will move and amaze you. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $20. Contact Chair Sherrie Eisenberg at 941.493.6747 for more information.

JEWISH HAPPENINGS 5B October 2012 monDAY, october 15

October 2012

tuesDAY, october 16

Computers4Seniors – Intro to Smart Phones Sponsored by

This is a one-time 3-hour course that covers the basic use of smart phones like Andriod and iPhone. (Not all types of phones can be covered.) Learn how to navigate various phone functions and get answers to your questions. Classes require a minimum of five students and are subject to cancellation depending on registration. The Computers4Seniors Learning Center at the Federation provides effective training to older adults interested in computer technology. Each class provides every student the individual attention needed to provide maximum opportunity to understand the course material. Cost: $40. The course begins at 9:00 a.m. on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. For more information, please contact Joan Hanley at 941.371.4546 x100 or jhanley@jfedsrq.org.

Temple Beth Sholom Tuesday classes continue Beginning in October, Temple Beth Sholom is continuing its Tuesday morning educational courses. Beginning at 8:45 a.m. is “The Rebbe’s Tisch: Taste of Talmud,” a two-semester course centering on Chapter Five of the Talmud. No prior Talmudic studies are required. From 9:50 - 11:50 a.m., Marden Paru will continue teaching from Samuel II in “The Scholar’s Circle: King David to King Solomon.” New students are welcome to join either of these two-semester classes at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. There is no fee for members; however, there is a $72 course fee for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please contact Marden Paru, Director of Continuing Education, at 941.955.8121 or mparu@templebethsholomfl.org.

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“The Biography of God” Marden Paru will conduct a 10-week course and discussion based on the many different names of God and references to the almighty in the Tanach. The course will explore Jewish theology, personal belief, as well as emerging understandings from our tradition. The course will run Mondays through December 17 from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. There is no fee for members; $36 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Please contact Marden Paru, Director of Continuing Education, at 941.955.8121 or mparu@ templebethsholomfl.org for more information.

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Ladies’ Lunch & Learn Join Chanie Bukiet from noon - 1:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, for a Lunch & Learn. Feast on a delicious lunch and learn Tanya, psychology of the soul, based on the Kabbalah. No cost. Call 941.752.3030 for more information.

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Cong. for Humanistic Judaism presents Lecia Brooks Lecia Brooks (pictured), Southern Poverty Law Center’s Outreach Director, leads the SPLC’s outreach programs on key initiatives and social justice issues. She joined SPLC in 2004 and directed the “Mix it Up at Lunch Day,” a project of Teaching Tolerance, which encourages students to cross social boundaries. More than 3,000 schools participate. She received the Broward Sheriff’s Office of Special Recognition Award for her work on GLBT issues and civil rights causes. The event, sponsored by the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, begins at 7:30 p.m. at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. The public is invited at no charge. For more information, please call 941.377.1003 or visit www.chj-sarasota.org.

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Teens (13-18) are invited to Rabbi Mendy and Chanie Bukiet’s home at 8:30 p.m. for a delicious Shabbat meal in a lively atmosphere. There is no charge. RSVP by October 11 to 941.752.3030.

saturDAY, october 20 TBS Men’s Club presents Movie Night Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club is hosting a movie night, featuring The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond. Enjoy the movie, popcorn and a dessert buffet for $10. The event begins at 8:00 p.m. at 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Reservations are required. Contact Paul Rabin at 941.927.0901 or paulconslt@aol.com for more information.

sunDAY, october 21 Jewish War Veterans opening meeting Jewish War Veterans Sarasota Post 172 will hold its opening meeting of the season at 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Lounge at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Howie Adelman, Sr. Vice Commander, and past Commander Mike Zimmer will run the meeting. At 10:00 a.m. Sgt. Major Roger Mitchell (ret) will begin his presentation. Mitchell is the leader of Riverview High School Jr ROTC. If you are a veteran (including those who did NOT serve in a war or combat), we encourage you to attend. For information, contact Cmdr. Krupkin at 941.342.3413.

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This begins the second season of four films from the Dr. Sam and Ina Gross Memorial Collection. The overall theme is the Jewish Diaspora – surviving and thriving as one people in many homelands. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a dinner of ethnic cuisine paired to the film, followed by the screening in the sanctuary at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Discussion with Rabbi Geoffrey Huntting follows. Series package price for nonmembers is $95. One dinner and film is $35 for guests. RSVP to Janet Tolbert at 941.388.9624. For more information, email templesinai-sarasota.org.

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This one-time 3-hour course provides the basics on the most popular social network in the world. Learn how to set up an account and get started on friend requests and updating your timeline! Classes require a minimum of five students and are subject to cancellation depending on registration. The Computers4Seniors Learning Center at the Federation provides effective training to older adults interested in computer technology. Each class provides every student the individual attention needed to provide maximum opportunity to understand the material. Cost: $40. The course begins at 9:00 a.m. on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. For more information, contact Joan Hanley at 941.371.4546 x100 or jhanley@jfedsrq.org.

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Talmud class begins at Temple Emanu-El The Adult Education Committee of Temple Emanu-El is proud to sponsor this amazing opportunity for Talmud study. Conducted by distinguished local attorney and Talmud scholar Martin Cohn, this class – intriguingly entitled “Swimming in the Sea of Talmud” and based on the renowned book of the same name – will introduce students of all backgrounds to this incredible text and the guidance it holds for our lives today. Classes take place on Tuesdays through December 18 and begin at 1:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Free for members; donation requested for guests. For more information, call Adult Education Committee co-Chair Beth Ann Salzman at 941.351.8766.

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Bowling nights The Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Clubs are striking out – at the bowling lanes, that is. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at the AMF Gulf Gate Lanes at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $9 and includes shoes. Women are welcome, too. For more information, please call Mr. Julie Koss at 941.923.9280.

Soup, Salads & Soul N’shei Chabad Women starts off the year nourishing body and soul. At 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, participants will have the opportunity to taste some delectable salads and enjoy a bowl of chicken soup to warm the soul as we discover the power of prayer and how to make prayer more meaningful. Members - free; nonmembers - $5. Advance reservations necessary at 941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

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Chazzan Abramson of Temple Sinai will facilitate a course titled “History of the Music Synagogue.” This series of workshops will meet each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., and will introduce students to the origins and history behind the musical settings and musical practices of our liturgical texts. Discussions of music for Shabbat, the High Holidays and three Festival texts will be covered. There is no charge for these workshops and guests are warmly welcomed at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Please call 941.924.1802 to register.

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If you have a love for intellectual growth and volunteerism, join the Brandeis National Committee (BNC) Sarasota Chapter at an informal wine and cheese gathering to find out about the organization’s mission, the peer-led study group offerings, and the cultural events sponsored during the rest of the year. Hear an exciting speaker at this free event, which is open to the whole community and runs from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Zell Room on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please contact Rookie Shifrin at 941.907.0985 or rookies@me.com, or Barb Sander at 941.536.0813 or neverbetterii@ aol.com.

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This event helps area teens and parents prepare to “Navigate the College Application Process.” Jane Robbins, a local independent college consultant, will share her over 10 years experience on the college application process and financial aid. Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Executive Director of Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, will discuss Jewish life on campus. A light meal will be served. This free event runs from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Jerusalem Room on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Register online at www.jfedsrq. org. For more information, please contact Amber Ikeman at 941.371.4546 x105 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org.

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Community dinner honoring Hebrew School students Honor the Hebrew School students at this delicious Friday Night dinner catered by Tseza Benjamin of Delicious Creations. Join the Chabad family for songs, stories, a Chabad Hebrew School presentation and more. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $18 adult; $15 child (3-12). Sponsor a family for $72. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

saturDAY, october 27 Comedy Night at Temple Sinai This event is sponsored by the Men’s Club and features comedian and actor Brad Zimmerman. As a comic, Zimmerman has played clubs all around the country. He has opened for Joan Rivers and George Carlin. He is a member of the famed Friars Club of New York and is a regular at all the comedy clubs in New York City. He has had acting parts in various soap operas and on The Sopranos. Dinner is salmon or prime rib, and is $50 for guests. The evening begins at 5:15 p.m. with an open wine bar, and takes place at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Alan at 941.922.0715.

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October 2012

sunDAY, october 28 “A Day at the South Florida Museum”

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The Social Activities Committee of Temple Beth El Bradenton has planned a wonderful afternoon at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. The museum will be hosting a special exhibit called “Presidential Campaigns Revisited,” which traces the history of presidential races from George Washington to the present day, with posters, buttons, scarves, etc., used in all presidential races. In addition, the entire museum will be open to the group. You are also invited to meet for lunch (location to be announced) at noon prior to leaving for the museum. Cost: $11 adults, $7.50 seniors, $6 ages 4 to 12. For more information or to RSVP, call the temple office at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.

TBS Chalutzim’s Challoween Join the Temple Beth Sholom Chalutzim for the challah baking competition of a lifetime – loaded with candy! Chalutzim is a youth group for local 3rd5th graders. The event will run from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. at 1050 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota. For more information, please contact Shiri Rozenberg at 941.524.5895 or srozenberg@templebethsholomfl.org.

Open House at Kobernick Anchin Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of our beautiful, five-star-rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation center on the campus of Kobernick Anchin, sponsored by the Jewish Housing Council. This free event runs from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Benderson Family Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1959 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. To RSVP, contact Lorene Hagan at 941.377.0781 x114 or lhagan@kobernickanchin.org.

Temple Emanu-El presents Inside Hana’s Suitcase This award-winning documentary chronicles the story of Hana Brady, a 13-year-old Czechoslovakian Jewish girl who, with her parents, was murdered by the Nazis. The packed suitcase Hana brought with her to Auschwitz, however, survived – and long after the war was given to an educator seeking to teach children about the Holocaust. The educator made it her mission to learn more about Hana’s life, and to use this knowledge to teach and inspire her young students. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $5. For more information, call Beth Ann Salzman at 941.351.8766.

Sunday Serenade and Supper Join us at 4:00 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Rd., when the Venice Symphony Orchestra Quartet will perform a delightful afternoon of Chamber Music, followed by dinner catered by Windsor of Venice. The cost for concert and dinner is $22 for JCV members and $25 for nonmembers. Please contact Beata Hulliger at 941.484.2022 or jcvenice2@gmail.com for information and tickets.

Heller IAI Speaker: Simon Deng Simon Deng, a Sudanese political activist living in the United States, will speak about his personal experience as a child slave to an Arab family, his escape, and why Israel played an important role in his life and so many other Sudanese refugees. Presented by the Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative in partnership with Humanity Working to End Genocide. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $10. Register online at www.jfedsrq.org. For more information, please contact Len Steinberg at 941.371.4546 x106 or lsteinberg@jfedsrq.org.

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This 3-hour course covers Skype, a voice-over-Internet Protocol service and software application. Skype allows you to make Internet calls to friends and family on any smart phone for free. Classes require a minimum of five students and are subject to cancellation depending on registration. The Computers4Seniors Learning Center at the Federation provides effective training to older adults interested in computer technology. Each class provides every student the individual attention needed to provide maximum opportunity to understand the course material. Cost: $40. The course begins at 9:00 a.m. on the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. For more information, contact Joan Hanley at 941.371.4546 x100 or jhanley@jfedsrq.org.

Join us for a dessert reception with an exclusive performance by the singers of Sarasota Opera to benefit the Benevolent Care Program of the Jewish Housing Council Foundation. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota. Cost: $100 per person. To RSVP or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Denise Cotler at 941.377.0781 x404 or dcotler@kobernickanchin.org.

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Join the Federation and the Generations After group to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Guest speaker Paul Bartrop, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, will discuss “The Kristallnacht as Seen From Australia, November 1938.” The event is free and open to the community, and takes place from 7:00 8:30 p.m. on the Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Register online at www.jfedsrq.org. For more information, please contact Orna Nissan at 941.371.4546 x104 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.

tuesDAY, october 30 Chabad Kaplan Preschool Parent Night & Open House Chabad’s Samuel & Sarah Kaplan Preschool will be holding a Parent Night & Open House for parents of current students, as well as prospective students. Parents will get a firsthand glimpse at the interwoven components that create an environment that nurtures each child’s learning priorities. Chabad’s Kaplan Preschool, serving children ages 2.5-5, offers the state funded VPK program, and is proud to be serving the community for 15 years. Light refreshments will be served. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. For further information, please call Preschool Director Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770.

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Recent event photos from the area’s temples, schools & organizations

Rabbi Geoffrey Huntting of Temple Sinai with Betty Liner and Lucille Klein at a recent Israel study session

Ed Solomon was the first to brave the weather forecast to meet with Kol HaNeshama’s Reb Jennifer Singer and congregants at the synagogue’s Open House

At Temple Sinai’s AugustFest BBQ, Sherry Thomas and daughter Lucy made greeting cards for the temple’s care packages to Jewish military personnel

Checking in guests at Temple Sinai’s AugustFest BBQ were (standing) Augie & Barbara Hoch, (seated) Marvin & Jane Glusman and Alan Trachtenberg

Arnold Klein, Ellen Bukstel, Mindy Simmons, Zed Kesner and Betty Klein at Temple Beth El Bradenton’s community event featuring Ellen and Mindy’s performance of “Peace & Politics,” a heartfelt concert promoting peace and justice

Sam Upton and GulfsidePalm ORT member Marlies Gluck Upton with disc jockey Val Silver enjoying karaoke at the ORT Celebrity Bartending event

Susan and Tony Gotlieb are welcomed by Rabbi Joel Mishkin at Temple Beth Sholom’s Open House

Paver Religious School Director Flora Oynick gives a classroom tour to Tammy and David Silver and their son Jack

League of Women Voters spokesperson Dr. Suzanne Dickie (right), spoke about Health Care Reform at a community forum hosted by Cong. Ner Tamid. With Dr. Dickie is CNT board member Sandra Williams.

Neil Clark (past president), Erik Polin (Religious School student) and Katherine Richmond (Ritual Chair) herald in the beginning of Temple Beth El Bradenton’s Open House with the sounding of the Shofar

At Congregation Ner Tamid’s eighth birthday party are Elaine Mittler and pianist Joy Yelin, who played show tunes by Jewish composers

Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch traveled “Back to the Future” with its Hebrew School time machine. At left: Shoshana Kaufman and Mordechai Bukiet eat their Moon Pies after completing their time capsules; above: Zoe Korman enjoys her Moon Pie

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Lily Schlosberg and her mother Kim decorate a Rosh Hashanah challah cover for a Jewish soldier at Temple Emanu-El’s Family Picnic and Havdalah

Ava V. and Ava S. were among the 250 attendees enjoying pizza, facepainting, and ice cream at Temple Emanu-El’s Family Picnic and Havdalah

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Temple Emanu-El President Michael Richker and new member Susan Skovronek were among the 175 attendees enjoying the synagogue’s “Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner”

Chabad of Sarasota’s Kaplan Preschool embarked upon its 15th year of serving the community. At left: Chana immersed in her drawing; above center: Judi focused on her art work; above right: Thomas enjoys the sand table

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