The Jewish News - September 2011 by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Celebrating Jewish Life in Sarasota and Manatee Counties FEDERATION NEWS

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Volume 41, Number 9

Local News Jewish Interest Focus on Youth Community Focus Commentary Israel & the Jewish World Life Cycle Jewish Happenings The High Holidays Recent Events

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Celebrating 40 Years!

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of our calendar and the birth of the world. It reminds us to look within ourselves and remember the blessings that come from helping those in need. At a time when many of our neighbors are struggling here locally and in Israel, it is up to us to help those less fortunate, which is a fundamental part of the Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. As you and those you love gather together throughout these Days of Awe, and as your emotions fill at the ancient, wondrous sound of the Shofar echoing through the synagogues and temples of our community, the Federation extends its warmest wishes for the New Year.

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September 2011

e, as a Jewish people, have always questioned from four different perspectives. The questioners have been deemed wise, or wicked (rebellious), or simple (conventional thinker) or don’t know how to ask, perhaps because of skepticism or doubt. While the four differ from one another in their questioning, they always had and have one thing in common: they are all present at the table and are part of the conversation.

The Fifth Child There is, our Rabbis tell us, a fifth questioner. That fifth person is conspicuous by his/her absence from the table. In our local Jewish community, more than 75% of Jewish households are disengaged from Jewish communal institutions, i.e. the “fifth.” While the Federation continues to provide funds and services for those already “engaged,” we have made a conscious decision to invest resources – both time and financial – to invite all to the Jewish communal table.

In particular, we are reaching out to our next generation of Jews and Jewish leadership. After all, engaging this next generation is not a static endeavor and requires dynamic programming, reevaluation and adaptation. This is a massive undertaking, one that we probably won’t ever finish. However, this High Holiday season provides us an excellent opportunity to begin in earnest. In this High Holiday edition of The Jewish News, we have asked a number

of the next generation to share their thoughts with you. These include: Julie Green (below) Jay Manson (below) Haven Miller (page 3A) Michelle Zemil (page 3A) Sam Morrison (page 4A) Julianne Simson (page 14A) Please read their timely articles and let us know what you think.

National Young Leadership Trip to Israel By Julie Green, National Young Leadership co-Chair Summer Trip to Israel 2011

s I reflect upon my eight days in Israel, I am overwhelmed with emotion. I expected to be moved by the sights and our history. I expected to meet over 220 young Jews from around the country. I expected to visit various sites that our Federation supports. What I did not expect was how this trip would change my life. Every time I visit Israel I see a new Israel. I see

chance to succeed. The trip was designed for young adults. Every evening was a chance to mingle. We started at a nightclub in Tel Aviv and the fun continued with different events throughout the week. We participated in a dinner and dance party with the IDF soldiers. We had a party at the Dead Sea with belly dancers, flame throwers, a drum circle, and Ethiopian dancers teaching us If you have the opportunity to go a few of their dancto Israel, go to Israel. If you have es. It was fun with a the opportunity to volunteer at purpose. This trip also the Federation, volunteer. If you offered spiritual I was not need the Federation, knock on the growth. only moved by my door or ring the buzzer. They will experiences, I was moved by watchwelcome you with open arms. ing others, many a country that, despite its geographical, of whom were experiencing Israel for political and socioeconomic challenges, the first time. Rabbi Abby Sosland, who not only survives, but thrives. joined us from New York City, was an This trip was touted as a Young integral part of our trip. She officiated Leadership trip. It might have been B’nai Mitzvah on Masada, led a beaunamed “A Taste of Israel.” It is amaz- tiful Kabbalat Shabbat service in Jeruing that we saw so much in those eight salem, and held an emotional Yizkor short days. We began the trip in Tel service in the Valley of the CommuniAviv, went north to the Galilee, visited ties at Yad Vashem. Tzfat, and stayed on a kibbutz. We then Sarasota was well represented on traveled down to the Dead Sea and end- our Young Leadership trip. Rob and ed in Jerusalem. We covered many cul- Simone Knego, William Kohler and tural tourist attractions including Rabin Jessica Katz joined my husband, Josh, and me on our incredible journey. We learned something new every day about each other. We learned Rob’s passion for healing others doesn’t go on vacation as he supervised care of one of the participants at Hadassah Hospital. We were inspired every day by Simone’s passion for Tikkun Olam. We learned that William is fluent in Arabic when he Sarasota National Young Leaders (from top left clockwise): William Kohler, Robert Knego, Josh delivered get-well balloons to a family Green, Julie Green, Simone Knego, Jessica Katz at Schneider’s Hospital outside of Tel Square, Independence Hall, the Kotel, Aviv. We learned that Jessica is fluent Masada, the Dead Sea, Yad Vashem, in Hebrew and lived in Israel as a teenand the Western Wall tunnels. In addi- ager. And we were very proud when tion, we toured the IDF radio station, Josh addressed the group about what kayaked on the Jordan River, hiked the the Federation means to us and how imBanias, received an insider’s look at the portant the Federation is to Jews around high-tech park in Tel Hai, and enjoyed the world. wine tastings at various wineries in the A very wise man once said, “If the Golan Heights. Federation comes knocking at your We visited at-risk-youth centers, door, let them in.” I opened my door Ethiopian National Project centers, Me- to the Federation, and my life has been vasseret absorption centers, day camps, changed. One of the Federation’s mottos foster care centers and Schneider’s is, “No gift touches more lives.” I have Children’s Hospital. We learned how received a tremendous gift from being a partnering agencies such as JAFI and part of The Jewish Federations of North the JDC work in conjunction with the America. Whenever someone would Federation to give Jews in Israel a thank me for organizing this trip, my

response was always the same: “I want to thank you, too. Thank you for joining us, thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for making a difference.” If you have the opportunity to go to Israel, go to Israel. If you have the opportunity to volunteer at the Federation, volunteer. If you need the Federation, knock on the door or ring the buzzer. You will be welcomed with open arms. I thank The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for everything it does in support of Israel.

My summer in Israel

Julie and Josh Green in Jaffa with Tel Aviv in the background

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By Jay Manson

srael is the homeland of the Jewish people and for four weeks this summer I was able to spend time in this wonderful land. This was my first time in Israel so I was a little unsure of what to expect. My worries were put aside when I knew that I had friends from NFTY and Camp Coleman with me on this trip. We left from New York on June 22 and 12 hours later we landed in a strange country where most of us had not been, though we had been brought up through years of Religious School to appreciate this land for what it means to the Jewish people. After arriving in Israel we were whisked away to Jaffa for our opening ceremony and mixers for the few people who did not know each other. Throughout the trip I became better friends with the people I knew and became close with the people I didn’t know prior to this trip. The time I spent in Israel gave me friendships that will last a lifetime. Being able to spend time at the Western Wall was remarkable. I was in awe to see the remains of the second temple. I saw how the Western Wall is open to everyone for prayer. Another thing that made this trip special was being able to have Shabbat dinner at an Israeli teen’s house. For the week prior to this, we had Israeli teens join our group as we

toured across Israel. We culminated our time together by spending the afternoon and evening at their houses and having Shabbat dinner together. A third piece of the trip that was special to me was the experience at Masada. We watched the sun rise over the mountains and the Kinneret while hiking up Masada. The view from atop Masada was breathtaking. This trip lived up to and exceeded every expectation I had for it. This experience had the perfect balance of education and fun, and taught me so much about Israel. I had the time of my life touring the country from north to south and east to west. I also had a great time with the people with whom I shared the experience. Thanks to the Federation’s and Temple Sinai’s generosity I was able to go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip and I am truly thankful for everything they did for me. I recommend this trip very highly because it was a phenomenal experience. Jay’s trip was funded in part by The Betty and Herb Schiff Send-a-Kid-toIsrael-Program (SKIP) of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information about SKIP or other Israel travel opportunities for teens, contact Len Steinberg at the Federation at 941.371.4546 x106 or lsteinberg@ jfedsrq.org.

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Anti-Semitism in schools By Haven Miller, Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern

n the second semester of my sophomore year, my English class did a unit about genocide, focusing on the Holocaust. We went to the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg for a field trip. After the trip, I expected my classmates to be much more understanding of my religion than they were before. But the next day at lunch, I heard a boy talking Haven Miller to one of his friends. “What is a Jew’s least favorite appliance? An oven!” I couldn’t believe that right after such a meaningful experience about the Holocaust, they could make jokes about the execution of millions of people in Nazi Germany. Unfortunately, schools are not

sheltered from the ignorance that is anti-Semitism. As a Jewish student, I personally have encountered many negative comments about my religion throughout my years at public school. I asked several students to share with me their experiences dealing with anti-Semitism throughout their education. An 11th grader at Riverview High School said that anti-Semitism didn’t surface very often at her school. A senior at Manatee School for the Arts said that she encounters anti-Semitism often. She said that one of the most hurtful things she has heard is, “He [Hitler] should have killed them all.” When asked how teachers and administrators deal with these situations, this same student said, “I can’t say they ever seem to hear the words that are being said. I’ve even once heard a teacher make an ignorant remark and I was at a standstill on what or how to address him! When I do involve a teacher, they take care of it by going to our

disciplinary office. It doesn’t always help, but we have some good people there that make it known to ignorant kids that it’s not okay.” Another Jewish student said that in middle school, he was given a death threat. A young boy told him that he wanted to fight him with a knife because he didn’t like that he was Jewish. How does so much hatred take root in such young people? Avner Falk, an Israeli psychologist, found that the psychological processes of dehumanization and demonization enabled Nazis to kill the Jews during the Holocaust. Those same actions may be in effect today in order to justify anti-Semitic practices. The persecutors will just tell themselves that Jews are not human beings, or that they are evil; so harming them would not be unjust. In my experience, I have found that most of the anti-Semitism in adolescents comes from their family mem-

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bers, and the rest is just pure ignorance. Many people don’t know much about Judaism, so they will believe anything they hear, no matter how terrible it may be. In fifth grade, a girl told me that she hated Jewish people because her father told her that they didn’t believe in God. I quickly told her that I am Jewish, and that Jews do believe in God, but she thought of her father as a more credible source than me. One of the solutions for the problem of misconceptions about Judaism is to educate others. The more they know, the less mysterious our religion becomes. If everyone knew just a little bit more about Judaism than they do now, I believe anti-Semitism would become a less frequent occurrence. We, the Jewish people, must start changing the way that others view us. As Elie Wiesel said, “Once you bring life into the world, you must protect it. We must protect it by changing the world.”

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By Michelle Zemil

very day spent in Israel is meaningful. I could pick one of many experiences such as visiting King David’s city, the Kotel, Mt. Bental, the Sea of Galilee, or connecting with Israeli teens, to share with the Jewish community. However, I am going to write about one of the experiences that oddly has little to Michelle Zemil do with Judaism, but everything to do with my Jewish identity and Israel.

witnessed one of the most magnificent sunsets I’ve ever seen over the rock and sand mountains. Once it was dark I wanted to try something my host in Kiryat Yam had told me was a “mustdo” while in the Negev, and so, along with three fellow Ambassadors, I journeyed to an open area near the edge of the settlement with my sleeping mat in hand. Before I even had the chance to lie down I realized why Ethan had been so urgent that I follow his instructions. I had never seen so many stars! Looking out towards the horizon, I could clearly see the black outline of the mountains against the bright night sky. Still in awe at our surroundings, we laid down on our mats in a circle so that all of our heads were together. As the minutes passed, I saw more and more stars filling up every corner of the sky. I saw stars that were red, yellow, blue, large and dim, bright and small, each one of them sparkling like craft glitter. After we had a few laughs about the strange sight of a full grown Bedouin man riding a donkey that was no more than three feet tall, the conversation beThe Young Ambassadors trekked on camels into tween us turned more serious. While the desert their first afternoon in the Negev still looking at the stars, each of us took On June 26, we, as Young Ambas- a turn talking about the other people in sadors, parted with our new friends in the circle. We talked about how we met, Tel Mond and trekked into the Negev. our first impressions – and how they The afternoon was spent riding cam- turned out to be so wrong or so accurate els, learning about Bedouin traditions, – what each of us brought to the group, and eating food that was fabulous as and how we were lucky to have found always. As the sun started to go down I each other while finding ourselves in Israel. At the end of the rounds, we had all laughed more times than we could have counted, dug up memories from premission trainings as well as from the week and a half we had already been in Israel, shed a few tears, and wished upon eight shooting stars. This was without doubt the most beautiful night of my young life. Getting lost in The beginning of a beautiful Negev sunset outlined palm trees on the edge of the Bedouin oasis and desert mountains the night sky while having a

thoughtful conversation with other Jews about each other and ourselves was a spiritual and moving experience for me. Hearing what my friends had to say about me made me realize that being a Jew has shaped me into who I am today, and I am proud of it and of myself.

In the desert heat, Young Ambassadors Becca Schild and Michelle Zemil rode on a camel they called Demetra

Michelle was one of 15 participants on the 2011 Bob Malkin Young Ambassador Teen Leadership Mission to Israel, sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information about the Young Ambassador program or other Israel travel opportunities for teens, please contact Len Steinberg at the Federation at 941.371.4546 x106 or lsteinberg@jfedsrq.org.

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September 2011

Lookout over Jerusalem

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he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Bob Malkin Young Ambassador trip to Israel was built on friendship, character and unforgettable experiences. This is why I chose to write about the “lookout over Jerusalem.” The lookout engulfs the laughing, crying and sighing of this trip. Originally, I thought I was going to write an essay about the stringent, vivid message that Yad Vashem had instilled in me. But as powerful and effective that Yad Vashem had been on me, I realized that this hill with the majestic view encompasses everything that this trip meant to me. When the group first arrived at the hill, we came as friends who had bonded solely on the fact that we were all going to Israel together and survived the everlasting and relentless thirteen-hour flight. We got off the bus jet-lagged and half delusional, only to be emotionally slapped in the face by an angelic view of Jerusalem. As soon as we got off the

bus it finally hit us – we were halfway across the world. We stood in shock at the mercy of the beautiful view of Jerusalem. As our tour guide, Natalie, stood there talking about Jerusalem, we all were impacted differently because we all had been raised differently and had varied experiences. When we came back to this same spot at the end of the trip, we got off the bus once again half-delusional from the exhausting yet surreal two weeks we had just experienced. We saw the same angelic view just as we had seen it before, only this time everything was different. We walked off that bus as 20 people who had experienced the best and worst of Israel, and who had become inseparable friends that we would have for the rest of our lives. And that’s when it really hit us. We were halfway around the world in the center of a warring Middle East, and we were home. The second time we got off that bus, we looked out to see Je-

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rusalem and saw the place where King Herod ruled, the place the Jews had been expelled from and conquered an innumerable amount of times, the place where Jews risked their lives to live together. But we saw more, much more. The second time we got off that bus we knew we would always remember these experiences with these 20 people (15 kids; our chaperones Len and Jessica, who eventually molded into Lensicca, a two-headed, fire breathing dragon; and all-knowing tour guide, Natalie; our invincible guard, Don; and finally, our bus driver, Uzi). Thank you Federation! Sam was one of 15 participants on the 2011 Bob Malkin Young Ambassador Teen Leadership Mission to Israel, sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information about the Young Ambassador program or other Israel travel opportunities for teens, please contact Len Steinberg at the Federation at 941.371.4546 x106 or lsteinberg@jfedsrq.org.

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October 2011 Issue Deadlines: Editorial: August 29, 2011 Advertising: September 1, 2011 PRESIDENT Nelle Miller EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Howard Tevlowitz ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Marty Haberer

And this month we introduce a High Holidays section (see pages 5-10B). We plan on having special sections for Chanukah and Passover as well. L’Shanah Tovah! Or, a gut-yor, as they say in Yiddish (see page 9B for traditional holiday greetings).

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By Ted Epstein, Managing Editor, The Jewish News new year brings new dreams, new goals and a new focus. And that includes The Jewish News. We hope the changes will make the newspaper even more valuable to you. We’ve eliminated the Temple News section to make room for items of interest to the general Jewish population of the area – items you’ll find in the Jewish Interest, Commentary, and Israel & the Jewish World sections. You’ll still be able to find out about temple events – browse the Jewish Happenings, Recent Events and Community Focus sections. Here’s what’s new in this issue: You can expect to see more book reviews by Phil Jason, a respected literary commentator. Phil’s current review can be found on page 10A. In addition to the monthly “From the Bimah” column from a local rabbi, you will now see additional commentary. Look for articles by Alan Dershowitz, Dr. Mitchell Bard and David

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FEDERATION NEWS 5A September 2011

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Leopards and the Muslim Brotherhood never change their spots By Rabbi Howard A. Simon, Chair of the Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative

n June 30, Secretary of State The Muslim Brotherhood has not Hilary Clinton said that the renounced violence toward Israel and United States would have direct the Jewish people. In fact, the Brothcontact with the Muslim Brotherhood. erhood’s direct offshoot, Palestinian Why is our nation’s poliHamas, has made it clear, cy changing regarding the time and time again, that Brotherhood? Because, as the existence of the State Secretary Clinton states, of Israel is an anathema, “it is in the interest of the and the State of Israel United States to engage and the Jewish people with all parties that are must be destroyed and peaceful and committed eradicated from the face to nonviolence.” of the earth. “Peaceful” and “comThe Arab Spring mitted to nonviolence” throughout the Middle – is that a description of East has opened up the Rabbi Howard A. Simon the Muslim Brotherhood? political system of so I think not. The present supreme leader many Arab countries, especially Egypt. of the Brotherhood, Mohammed Badi, The Muslim Brotherhood sees this as recently stated, “War against the Jews is its greatest opportunity to seize power a must, for Jews are our first and fore- and expand Islamist law through elecmost enemy.” Does that sound peaceful tions and control of governments. The and nonviolent? Brotherhood, through its political party

“Freedom and Justice,” plans to vie for as many as half of the parliamentary seats in Egypt’s new government. What the Brotherhood does not say is that it also plans to support a variety of proxy candidates who will run for half of the seats in the government as independents. However, these independents, should they be elected, will support the Brotherhood in all key votes, thus giving the Brotherhood control of the government. That control will drown out all liberal voices and will support Islamist or Sharia law as the law of the land. Cairo’s most famous novelist and a leading liberal thinker, Alaa al Aswany, has stated the following regarding the Muslim Brotherhood: “In the Brotherhood, anything is allowed in the pursuit of power, so we can never trust them.” The key words are “anything is allowed in the pursuit of power.” That means pretending to be liberal in thought and

deed. That means pretending to support freedom for all peoples, regardless of who they are or what they believe. That means Brotherhood members can lie through their teeth and it will be accepted. The Muslim Brotherhood is and always has been anti-Israel, anti-Semitic and anti-West. No matter what their members may say now or how broad their smiles may be or how firm their handshakes, they remain against all that we Jews believe and against all that our country is based upon as a democracy. They remain a threat to the Middle East and to the world. They should not be viewed as a liberal, freedom thinking group, for such is simply not the case. To learn about how you can get involved with the Heller IAI, please visit www.helleriai.org or contact Geneve Kallins at gkallins@jfedsrq.org or 941.371.4546 x105.

The Jewish News welcomes Haven Miller as new intern Staff Report

he staff and leadership of The Jewish News are proud to welcome Haven Miller as this year’s Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern. This paid internship program, generously funded by Sarasota resident Miriam “Mimi” Edlin and her family through the Joseph J. Edlin Endowment Summer Journalism Internship Fund, provides an opportunity for an area student, age 16-22, to get real-world experience with a professional publication, as well as learn about the Jewish nonprofit world. The endowment fund is administered by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis; the St. Louis Jewish Light publication is also a beneficiary of the fund. Haven, who begins her junior year at Southeast High School in the International Baccalaureate program this fall, looks forward to bringing the teen perspective to The Jewish News. A skilled writer, Haven has two of her works published in a book of poetry and essays. She currently serves on her temple’s youth group board, is a member of both NFTY and BBYO, and participated last year in the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism’s L’Taken social justice seminar in Washington, D.C. She serves on her high school yearbook committee, is a member of the debate and drama clubs, and is fluent in Span-

ish. And she’s just getting started! Haven recently answered a few questions about herself and her desire to work with The Jewish News. Why did you decide to apply for the Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Internship Program? I’ve always loved writing and reading The Jewish News, so it seemed like a perfect fit! How has your upbringing helped you develop your interest and skills? My parents started reading to me as soon as I was born. This developed a deep interest, almost an instinct, to read whenever I had the chance. My mother wrote some articles for the local newspaper, and I used to read her articles wishing I could have my own work published. Overall, my family has encouraged all of my interests and skills, and supported me every step of the way. What are your plans after high school graduation? After graduation, I plan on attending college to major in political science and pre-law, and minor in a language and journalism. You seem like such a busy young lady. What do you like to do in your free time? I love writing stories, learning languages, reading, playing tennis, singing, acting and spending time with my friends.

Lastly, tell us what you’re reading now. I’m currently reading And the Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi. It’s a murder mystery involving two couples on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. Be sure to read Haven’s first article, “Anti-Semitism in schools,” on page 3A. For more information about the Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Internship Program, please contact Kim Mullins at the Federation at 941.371.4546 x103 or kmullins@jfedsrq.org.

Kim Mullins, Federation Communications and Programming Director, and Miriam “Mimi” Edlin with intern Haven Miller

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LOCAL NEWS

September 2011

Local fundraiser/educator begins rabbinic training

ennifer Singer, who has been a “The ALEPH Rabbinic Program fundraiser and educator in Sara- is designed for people like me who sota’s Jewish commuwant to stay in their home community nity for over a decade, has been accepted into the raband study part-time,” binic training program of said Singer. “I’ve ALEPH: Alliance for Jewlived in Sarasota for ish Renewal. more than 13 years and love this comSinger works part-time as the Education Direcmunity and the work tor for Congregation Kol I do here. This is a HaNeshama, Sarasota’s Reperfect way for me to constructionist synagogue. follow my dream of becoming a rabbi.” She works full-time for the Jennifer Singer The ALEPH American Technion Society as Chapter Director for Sarasota and Rabbinic Program is a non-denominaNaples. tional, highly decentralized program of

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learning that offers structured guidance and mentorship in pursuing the rigorous studies that culminate in rabbinic ordination. “Jennifer has proved to be a wonderful spiritual leader and educator, and I know that she will benefit greatly from her rabbinic training, as will the entire community,” said Kayla Niles, co-President of Congregation Kol HaNeshama. Rabbi Goldie Milgram, who serves on the core faculty of the ALEPH program and is a seasonal rabbi for Congregation Kol HaNeshama, was the first to encourage Singer to apply to ALEPH. “I’m fortunate to have Rabbi Goldie as

a colleague and mentor,” said Singer. Singer has begun documenting her journey to the rabbinate in a blog called SRQ Jew. It can be found at www. srqjew.com. Congregation Kol HaNeshama is a full-service synagogue, with Shabbat and High Holiday services held at the South Gate Community Center, and a religious school serving children and their families. For more information, go to www.congkh.org. The American Technion Society provides support for the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. To learn more go to www.ats.org.

Seniors benefit from Federation transportation grant By Andria Keil Bilan, JFCS VP of Development

hanks to the renewal of a $5,000 grant allocation from The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, homebound and isolated seniors can attend the weekly Senior Outreach Services (SOS) Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS). “Transportation is a major obstacle to serving isolated seniors in our community,” noted Pamela Baron, JFCS Director of Senior Services. “Our two handicapped accessible vans transport 35 seniors every week.” Martha Hoffman, a resident of Heron East, attends the SOS group on Wednesdays and Fridays. “I am so thankful to the Jewish community for its support and ensuring that I can stay connected. Since I moved to an assisted living facility, the only time I get out is to

attend the SOS group which allows me to socialize with my friends. The Federation grant allows JFCS to transport me and my wheelchair to the center. Otherwise I would never get out into the community,” stated Martha. Martha Hoffman with WarThanks to ren Wing, JFCS van driver your contribution to the Annual Federation Campaign, JFCS is able to serve seniors in our community. Thank you!

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ewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) and Temple Emanu-El will unite to present a Bereavement Support Group for individuals suffering grief and loss. Facilitated by Rabbi Brenner Glickman and JFCS Jewish Healing Coordinator Susan Finkelstein, the Bereavement Support Group will meet on Thursdays, September 1 through 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Recognizing the difficulty of facing the death of a loved one and the feelings of anger, confusion, fear, loneliness and sadness that come with bereavement, Rabbi Glickman and Susan Finkelstein will provide a warm and supportive

environment in which participants can share their stories, receive care and nurturing, and learn strategies for coping with grief. Finkelstein is a registered nurse who has worked in end-of-life care and Jewish healing for over 15 years, and Rabbi Glickman has provided pastoral guidance and counseling for over a decade. Both are well known for their compassion, expertise and kindness. Thanks to the support of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the Bereavement Support Group is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Susan Finkelstein at 941.366.2224 x166 or Temple EmanuEl at 941.371.2788.

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September 2011

“Engraving” Judaism in our hearts and souls

Education Corner By Wendy Tenzer-Daniels

he Torah says that the Ten Commandments were “engraved” in the tablets, not merely written on them. To merely write upon something implies a sort of separation or superficiality and non-permanence in the writing, such as the difference between engraving on an invitation and merely printing one. Our Jewish values should be “engraved” upon our children’s spirits and

not just superficially “stamped” or printed there. Our goal in Jewish education – whether inside the classroom or out – is to create an environment of living Judaism, both literally and figuratively. First, children should be living Judaism every day so that Judaism is engraved in their beings and becomes part of who they are. Living Judaism is more than just our traditions of what we eat at our Rosh Hashanah meal or atoning for our sins on Yom Kippur. Living Judaism means engraving its meaning upon our very beings day in and day out, and not just at this time of the year. Second, we want Judaism to be “living,” i.e., alive for our children, so that they understand that Judaism, as old a religion as it is, is still relevant to the world around them today. We can help foster children’s inherent Jewishness and help to engrave Jewish values and morals within the heart of each student. Does a child “bear false witness” against another student by gossiping via text message, Facebook or in the halls at school? Does he covet someone else’s toy or cell phone

or girlfriend? Has she ever “stolen” the answers for a test or a report? The Ten Commandments are as relevant as ever, and need to be engraved in our children’s characters. Since these values are learned, we, as Jewish adults, are obligated to live Judaism every day to the best of our ability to teach children how to live honorable lives. If this is engraved in them from an early age, children will know that they can never go wrong doing the right thing.

So, as we enter the New Year, let us all reflect on exactly what it means to be “inscribed in the Book of Life” and make this New Year one in which we can all have Judaism “engraved” in our hearts and souls. Shana Tovah. (With thanks to Rabbi Dan Krimsky for providing the “spark” that led to this article.) Wendy Tenzer-Daniels is the Director of Children’s Education at the Jewish Center of Venice

Directory of Local Temples and Organizations Please make note of the following updated listings to the directory that was published on page 7A in the August issue of The Jewish News: CONGREGATION NER TAMID (Unaffiliated) The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W. , Bradenton, FL 34207 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 10261, Bradenton, FL 34282 • Telephone: 941.755.1231 • E-Mail: shalom@nertamidflorida.org Website: www.nertamidflorida.org • Rabbinic Advisor: Rabbi Barbara Aiello • Service Leader: Rena Morano THE JEWISH CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH Lenny Drexler, thejewishclubatlwr@gmail.com

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s the Jewish New Year approaches, the senior residents at Kobernick House and Anchin Pavilion look forward to an array of High Holy Day experiences that illuminate our special traditions. In addition, this is the first year that the residents of the Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be able to enjoy celebrating the Jewish Holidays in their own “home.” Rabbi Barbara Aiello, resident rabbi for the Jewish Housing Council campus, will work with staff to organize High Holy Day services and events. “The second annual Rosh Hashanah seder is a highlight of the season,” says Rabbi Barbara, who explains that the seder has its origins in Sephardic tradition and is referenced in the Talmud (Horayot 12a) where Rabbi Abaye writes about eating those foods that grow in abundance at this time of the year. The seder itself is called “Seder Yehi Ratzon” (The seder of God’s will), and begins with prayers that we will be blessed with bounty, strength and peace. Seven bowls are arranged in a circle on the table, much like the Passover seder plate, with a different fruit or vegetable inside. In fact, in recent years, several companies have created special Rosh Hashanah seder plates. The Anchin “shul” will be trans-

formed into a seder setting, with plates loaded with dates, pomegranates, apples and honey, string beans, pumpkin, spinach and scallions. Tradition dictates that a fish head or sheep’s head grace the center of each plate, while modernists choose a head of lettuce instead! The Rosh Hashanah Haggadah contains readings from Genesis, which describe the creation of the world and when and how to eat the symbolic foods. As each bowl is passed around, each guest samples its contents while the seder leader makes each specific blessing. Each fruit and vegetable carries its own special blessing and the seder concludes with the passing of the head of lettuce. As each person breaks off a piece, the leader prays, “May it be Your will, Adonai, that we be heads, not tails. Leaders, not followers, never stragglers but at the head of what is right and what is good in the year to come.” A lively version of “Ken Yehi Ratzon,” complete with a rousing Ladino melody, concludes the seder experience. In addition to the Rosh Hashanah seder, the Kobernick Anchin Benderson community will offer a full array of High Holy Day services for residents and their friends and families, including a Rosh Hashanah Shofar service, the “tashlich” experience to “throw our sins away,” Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur.

ome and experience the mitzvah of giving as a Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) Bikkur Cholim Para-Chaplaincy volunteer. Funded in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, volunteers are trained on how to become a “Healing Presence” to Jews who are elderly and isolated, often without family in the area, as well as unaffiliated Jews. Through their acts of loving kindness, Bikkur Cholim (visiting the sick) volunteers provide emotional and spiritual support to those they visit in individual homes, senior residences and area hospitals, as well as a tangible connection to the Jewish community. Volunteer Lorraine Glixon visits Saundra Singer at The Springs and provides weekly transportation for her to attend the Senior Outreach Services Program. “JFCS was my lifeline when I faced challenges as a caregiver. Now it’s my time to give back and lend a helping hand to others,” says Lorraine. Saundra refers to Lorraine as “her

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September 2011

Congregation Ner Tamid has a new home

ell, almost! Beginning with its Birthday Service on August 12, when the congregation celebrated seven years in the Bradenton community (“A mazeldicke number,” says member Dorothy Blair), Congregation Ner Tamid (CNT) welcomes 5772 in a new location. “The building is called The Lodge,” says Board Chair Elaine Mittler, “and we are grateful to be there while our space at Lakeside Clubhouse is under renovation.” In addition to CNT’s birthday celebration, Shabbat services for

September and High Holy Day services will be held at The Lodge as well. In the past seven years Ner Tamid has grown from a chavurah to a recognized congregation with a membership of more than eighty. “We’re proud of our Growth Chart,” says Service Leader Rena Morano, who also directs the education programs. “We count 12 Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations and 30 students who have studied in our school. For High Holy Day services and the Passover Seder nearly 100 members and friends have joined us.”

Temple Emanu-El receives national award

emple Emanu-El has been designated a recipient of the prestigious Belin Award by the national Jewish organizations Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) and Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). Given to only 10 congregations in North America every two years, the Belin Award recognizes “superior programs…that demonstrate a very high level of creativity, originality and replicability,” stated awards committee members Judy Berg, Rabbi Stephen Einstein, Vicky Farhi and Kathy Kahn. “Many of these programs address cutting-edge issues of outreach and membership; others exhibit fresh ways of reaching our target populations.” Temple Emanu-El was recognized for a trio of outreach and membership programs: the Interfaith Family Chanukah Party, which is co-sponsored by JFCS, AJC, JGS and BBYO, and brings together interfaith parents and children for a Chanukah celebration; the Neighborhood Wine Tastings, which are cosponsored by ORT America, JFCS, AJC and JGS, and provide elegant evenings of sampling Israeli wine and celebrating Havdalah in neighborhood clubhouses; and “Jewish Women Warriors,” a two-session adult education course focusing on Jewish women that was cosponsored by ORT America and took

The owner of The Lodge and CNT member Terry Simpson couldn’t be happier that her congregation is taking advantage of her generous offer. “I’ve recently discovered my Jewish roots,” says Simpson, whose late mother had hidden a Haggadah among her keepsakes. “Our Italian family seems to have a had a rich Jewish heritage and Ner Tamid has helped me connect with my lost traditions.” Congregation Ner Tamid is now meeting at The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W., Bradenton.

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place at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Write-ups of these programs will also be included in the Reform movement’s internationally-distributed The 2011 Outreach & Membership Idea Book. The Belin Award and a $1,000 check will be formally presented to temple representatives Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Elaine Glickman and President Michael Richker at the 2011 Reform Jewish Biennial outside Washington, D.C. Also instrumental in the winning programs was Membership Vice President Kim Sheintal.

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Ner Tamid Board members David Jacobson and Elaine Mittler and Service Leader Rena Morano, along with teen member Ben Durshimer, carrying the Torah to its new home at The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W., Bradenton (Board members not pictured: Meg Durshimer and Sandra Williams)

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Jewish programming survey results By Andria Keil Bilan, JFCS VP of Development

ewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) recently conducted an online survey to determine the identified needs and interests for expanded programming to the Jewish community. JFCS and Jewish Federation email recipients were asked to indicate both their personal needs and community priorities with respect to these issues: Caregiving, Gay/Lesbian Jewish Families, Women/Men with Disabilities, Jewish Genetic Diseases, Forgiveness, Aging, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling, Financial Assistance and Vocational/Educational Services. The survey results overwhelming underscored the need for programs addressing caregiving and aging issues. Responding to these concerns, JFCS has established a Caregiver Helpline at 941.364.7560 to provide individuals with information about local resources

and support programs available to caregivers. Calls to the Caregiver Helpline will be returned within one business day by a Caregiver Specialist. Under the auspices of JFCS, a Caregiver Support Group is offered at the Fruitville Road Campus of JFCS every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Venice on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This program is funded through a grant from the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Call Pamela Baron at 941.366.2224 for additional information. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has funded JFCS to offer a Children of Aging Parents Support Group in both Sarasota and Venice. Call Betsy Schwartz at 941.366.2224 for times and locations of this monthly support group.

New officers at Kobernick-Anchin

Officers elected for Jewish Housing Council and Resident Association

he Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council elected new officers and welcomed two new trustees at its annual meeting held on May 31 at Kobernick House. Kenneth Stock will serve as president; Ralph Friedland, Howard Greber and James Slavin as vice presidents; Murray Seitman as treasurer; Judith Gofman as secretary. Henry Mason is the immediate past president. Larry Haspel and Ed Rosenthal were elected as new trustees. Returning trustees are Myron (Mike) Ash, Barbara Baseman, Nathan Benderson, Sheila Birnbaum, Gerard Daniel, Steven Greenfield, Donner Lerner, Hyman Polakoff, Elkan Ries and Debbie Yonker. Marie Brown, Gershom Cohn and Jack Weintraub continue to serve as Founders and Life Members. Lawrence Haspel, D.O., FACC retired in 2008 from more than 35 years as a cardiologist in the Chicago area. His professional background includes Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at Midwestern University, Founder and President of Midwest Physician’s Group, and Executive Vice President of Midwestern University with the responsibility of operating two acute care hospitals and 23 ambulatory sites. Dr. Haspel serves on the boards of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, Bureau of Specialty Societies, Sisters of St. Francis Health System Franciscan Alliance North Region, and is the chair of the strategic planning committee of the Jewish Housing Council. Dr. Haspel and his wife, Debbie, have six children and four grandchildren.

Ed Rosenthal founded Florikan Corporation of Sarasota in 1982 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board. He hold two patents for the invention of a polymer controlled release fertilizer which is identified as a technology for a sustainable environment. Rosenthal has received recognition for Ethical Business Practices and Environmental Integrity from local, state and national agencies. Originally from New York City, Ed and Betty, his wife of 40 years, have two sons and four grandchildren. The Kobernick House Resident Association elected officers on June 1. Phyllis Davis was elected president, replacing Audrey Kaplan, who has served

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in september We Wish Everyone in the Community a Happy and Healthy New Year! Rabbi Joel Mishkin Hazzan Jeffrey Weber Hazzan Diane Nathanson Al Goldis & Steve Silva Co-Presidents Mitchell Weiss Executive Director Flora Oynick Paver Religious School Dir. Marden Paru Dir. of Continuing Education Gerald Ronkin Director of Philanthropy

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Temple Beth Sholom Audrey Kaplan (at right), outgoing president of the Kobernick House Resident Association, presents the gavel to incoming president Phyllis Davis

as president for four years. Irving (Buddy) Mishkin and Marie Brown were elected vice presidents, and Eleanor Sugarman will fill the position of secretary. Helen Fagin, Bernice Goodman, Fran Guberman, Clare Levin and Ted Small serve as members of the board. Audrey Kaplan will continue as the immediate past president.

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High Holiday Workshop with Marden Paru, Rabbi Mishkin and Hazzan Weber: Wednesdays, September 7, 14 & 21 from 9:45am - 11:00am in the Old Youth Lounge Monday, September 5, Labor Day Schools & Office closed Wednesday, September 7 - 1:15pm Interesting Lives with Janty Lindsey Friday, September 16 New Service Format Begins: Welcome Session - 6:00pm Service - 6:15pm Dinner - 7:00pm Sunday, September 18 Suncoast Community Blood Drive

Schedule of High Holiday Services SELIcHOT SERvIcE Saturday, September 24 Dessert Reception - 8:00pm Service - 9:00pm cEMETERY vISITATION Sunday, September 25 - 10:00am EREv ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday, September 28 - 7:30pm FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH Thursday, September 29 Morning Service - 8:30am Family & Tashlich Service - 4:00pm Evening Service - 6:00pm Schools & Office closed SEcOND DAY ROSH HASHANAH Friday, September 30 Morning Service - 8:30am Evening Service - 6:00pm Schools & Office closed

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Singular survivors: A Holocaust trio By Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News The Last Jew of Treblinka: A Memoir by Chil Rajchman; Solon Beinfeld, trans. Pegasus Books, 2011. 160pp. $22.00 Through a Narrow Window: Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and Her Terezín Students by Linney Wix. University of New Mexico Press, 2010. 166pp. $39.95 The Druggest of Auschwitz by Dieter Schlesak; John Hargraves, trans. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011. 374pp. $26.00

ast in an affectless narrative voice, The Last Jew of Treblinka, written in 1945, is one of the rare firsthand responses to incarceration in Treblinka. Because Treblinka was solely designed to be a death camp, it had far fewer survivors than concentration camps or work camps. Its business was strictly annihilation. We learn from Rajchman about the ruthless efficiency of what can only be called a death factory. The Nazi war machine engineered assembly-line techniques to transport, confine, torture, gas, and then bury and/or incinerate its victims. Those in charge regularly explored refinements in efficiency, even as their underlings

gleefully satisfied unfathomably sadistic longings. Overwhelming deprivation and constant torture was the lot of the Jewish inmates who were forced to participate as laborers. Rajchman joined a team of untrained “dentists” stationed along the assembly line to extract false teeth, gold and other valuable materials from the astounding number of corpses. Others had to unpack corpses from the gas chambers, convey them to be buried in pits, or load them into ovens. In the end, the corpses were dug up and incinerated in an attempt to obliterate traces of this gruesome enterprise. Rajchman’s narrative concludes with a startling portrayal of the Treblinka rebellion that allowed him and a handful of others to escape. *** remarkable project, Through a Narrow Window sets the historical, cultural, esthetic and situational context for the amazing production of art by children that took place in the Terezín concentration camp. Terezín, a Nazi propaganda showplace, was designed to show the outside world how well its prisone r- g u e s t s were treated. DickerBrandeis, an accomplished Bauhaus-trained artist and theorist in art pedagogy, was brought to Terezín to work with the children. Make no mistake, she and these children were Nazi

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prisoners. Their lives were severely circumscribed. And yet, Dicker-Brandeis had the opportunity to teach them how to express themselves – how to find themselves – through artistic creativity. Based on an exhibition curated by Linney Wix for the University of New Mexico Art Museum, the book reviews Dicker-Brandeis’s training and artistic career, the artistic milieu in which she flourished, and her trailblazing teaching methodology. It also recounts her successful scheme to sequester two suitcases full of her students’ art, which reached the Jewish community of Prague soon after the close of World War II. The heroic teacher had already been relocated to Auschwitz, where she was executed. The glory of Through a Narrow Window is the generous presentation of color photographs and plates representative of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis’s own work as well as those of the incarcerated children whom she taught. Through their art, they are alive. *** ubtitled “A Documentary Novel,” Dieter Schlesak’s achievement needs to be measured against its colossally ambitious goal: to balance documentary truth and the truth of the imagination. By selecting and arranging passages from the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial of 1963-65, and intermingling them with less formal interview material, the author has already taken the first step toward uncovering the real Dr. Victor Capesius – a man convinced of his moral innocence. Capesius, who rose from “sorter” of new detainees to a postwar life of great wealth based on exploiting his upward mobility in the Auschwitz command hierarchy, presents himself as a man making the best of a horrible situation – almost a victim. He blocks all glances into his grotesque soul, including his

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by Philip K. Jason role in unconscionable medical experimentation, and thus stands for many of his contemporaries. To unify the collage of voices, of interrogatory transcripts, Schlesak invents a character named Adam as a kind of central consciousness. Adam reflects the life of the Auschwitz inmate and is given a place in the range of testimony about Capesius. Sometimes discursive and cerebral, sometimes stream-ofconsciousness, his voice is at once individual and choric. There is yet another narrative voice, a step removed from Adam’s, that is nameless and thus perplexing. Is it a version of the author’s own voice? A challenge for readers both in substance and experimental style, The Druggist of Auschwitz is functionally disorienting. It succeeds by not playing it safe. This review essay first appeared in the Summer 2011 issue of Jewish Book World. Reprinted with permission of the Jewish Book Council. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for the Naples edition of Florida Weekly and for Fort Myers Magazine.

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Court removes circumcision ban from ballot Plaintiffs, activists laud court decision

AN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2011 – The California Superior Court ruled today that the initiative to ban circumcision will be removed from San Francisco’s November ballot. “The evidence presented is overwhelmingly persuasive that circumcision is a widely practiced medical procedure,” wrote Superior Court Judge Loretta Giorgi. “The statute [California Code §460(b)] speaks directly to the issue of local regulation of medical procedures and leaves no room for localities to regulate in this area.” Judge Giorgi continued, “Because the proposed ballot initiative attempts to regulate a medical procedure, the proposed ordinance is expressly preempted. Moreover, it serves no legitimate purpose to allow a measure whose invalidity can be determined as a matter of law to remain on the ballot after such a ruling has been made.” The lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs representing community organiza-

tions, doctors and Jewish and Muslim families in San Francisco. The litigants are: The Jewish Community Relations Council, The Anti-Defamation League, Leo Fuchs, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe and Yael Frenkel-Jaffe, Jeremy and Jennifer Benjamin, Dr. Eric Tabas, Dr. Brian McBeth, Sheila Bari, Leticia Preza, and Kashif Abdullah. They were supported in their efforts with Amicus briefs by the American Civil Liberties Union and San Francisco’s Medical Society. In addition, the San Francisco City Attorney’s office took the rare step of expressing their concerns about the constitutional legality of the issue in a separate brief. Plaintiff Brian McBeth, an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCSF, was concerned the measure would subject him and his colleagues to a fine and jail time for performing a routine medical procedure with proven health benefits. “I am pleased with the Court’s ruling to protect the integrity of

Confidentially Yours: Is his failure to plan a sign?

ear Avi and Adele: I met a guy at a party who seemed pretty into me. We went out a few times and had good time. He puts his arm around me when we go out, gives me kisses goodnight and holds my hand. In short, we enjoy each other’s company. The problem is he doesn’t really ever ask me out on real dates. He waits until the last minute to call me and asks what I’m up to. By the time Friday comes around, I’m not sure whether to make plans with my girlfriends or wait until he calls me. Does his failure to plan mean he’s “just not that into me” or is this just “a guy thing”? – Planful

Dear Planful, You’re saying “boo hoo” about this beau, but we’re saying “boo” on your behavior, too. Here’s what’s going right: You are having a good time, feeling a chemistry and seeing some of the signs of attraction (and we hope responding to them positively). However, you’re also right to question what’s going on. Are you top in his mind or are you destined to spend 40 years wandering the desert that is the Benign Bootycall? The Benign Bootycall is what Avi and Adele call the “good enough girl,” which we’re afraid, Planful Polly, you’ve become. You’re not a 10 for him; you’re probably a 5.2 in his book. And

the reason we know this? He’s waiting until Shabbat morning or later to see if you’re up for a little Havdalah fun. If you were a 10, he’d want to occupy a lot more of your time, things would probably progress more physically, and he’d want to fill up your time so no others could. In his world, if there’s not a game on and he doesn’t have another date and his houseplants have already been watered, then he’ll call you up because you’re “just good enough.” Don’t believe us? Then you have two options: either have a come-toMoses talk with your new flame or take the kosher bull by the horns and just make it happen. If you want to talk the talk, get ready to walk if you hear that he just isn’t that into you. If you want to change the course of your life with dallying David, then saddle up and change the dynamic: a simple “I’m mapping out my next weekend – do you want to make plans?” should suffice. If he can’t make a decision, then stick to your guns when same-day plans arise and don’t be available. You’re just as enabling to him as he is annoying to you, so fix it or forget it! Livin’ and Lovin’, Avi and Adele To submit questions to Avi and Adele, send an email to aa@letmypeoplegrow. org. For additional Jewish content, go to www.letmypeoplegrow.org.

the doctor-patient relationship and keep law enforcement out of these private decisions.” Plaintiff’s Attorney Michael Jacobs of Morrison & Foester, LLP said, “We appreciate the Court’s careful review of the proposed initiative and its willingness to step in and put a stop to this extreme and hurtful measure.” Co-Plaintiff’s Council Nicole Aeschleman added, “This ruling is a wellreasoned and properly decided defense of the rights of doctors and parents.” Abby Michelson Porth, JCRC Associate Director, added that “while we are confident that the overwhelming majority of San Franciscans would have voted to defeat this extreme measure and are grateful for the outpouring of support from every sector of the community, we believe the right decision was made in the right venue.” The Committee for Parental Choice and Religious Freedom, which is leading the opposition to the proposed ban, has the support of hundreds of San Francisco community leaders including all the members of the Board of Supervisors, State Senators Mark Leno and Leland Yee, and State Assembly Members Tom Ammiano and Fiona Ma. For more information about the coalition and the proposed ballot measure, please visit www.StopCircBan.com. Source: Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California: “The sponsors of the ban are abusing the initiative process by asking a majority of voters to invade family privacy and restrict the religious liberty of San Francisco residents. Parents make decisions for infants all the time, and the Constitution protects our rights – not the government – to decide what’s best for our children.” Daniel Jacobs, MD, Chief, General, Vascular and Plastic Surgery, San Jose, California: “While I respect the rights of groups to examine medical practices – no matter how old – for safety and ethical standards, far too much evidence exists to leave any doubt that male circumcision performed by experienced practitioners is an acceptable if not beneficial procedure. Attempts to illegalize it merely represent the efforts of some to impose a heavy-handed moral proscription on others, including on the medical community and free individuals practicing their rights as loving parents.” Dr. Daniel Halperin, Harvard School of Public Health: “The World Health Organization, United Nations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health have all agreed that circumcision is one of the most important ways to prevent HIV infection in heterosexual men. There are also ten times fewer urinary tract infections in infant boys who have been circumcised, and studies suggest a possibility in some men between these urinary tract infections and renal failure later in life.” Reverend Amos Brown, President of the NAACP, San Francisco: “In America, under the Constitution, we are guaranteed freedom of religion. We should not waste citizens’ time and money on a measure that violates the religious choice of persons who, out of their tradition practice circumcision, and who make this choice for their children for medical and health reasons.”

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Holocaust survivors to get extra money for home-care services

ASHINGTON, D.C. – An international group that helps Holocaust victims recently informed U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson that it will provide an extra $5.5 million, or nearly $10 million total this year, to pay for home-care and other vital services for about 18,000 survivors of Nazi atrocities who live in Florida. The money for five Florida agencies amounts to more than double what was seen last year, according to Julius Berman, the chairman of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Last year, the German government negotiated with the Claims Conference and reached an agreement to provide $145 million for social services in 2011 for Jewish Holocaust victims living around the world. That figure was $75 million over and above 2010 levels. So in March, Nelson wrote Berman to urge that his group spend a sizeable chunk of the extra funds in Florida, which is home to one of the largest populations of Holocaust survivors in the country. About one-fourth of the estimated 15,000 to 18,000 survivors in Florida live in poverty. Nationwide, there are approximately 115,000 living Holocaust victims. Since his letter in March, Nelson pressed the conference for a favorable decision. On July 19, he learned the survivors in Florida are in for what

Berman termed a “dramatic increase” in assistance money. “We have emphasized to the German government its obligation to care for Jewish victims of Nazism in their final years,” Berman said in a statement issued in New York. “Aging Holocaust victims deserve to remain in

80s and 90s, and if they are to receive Ros-Lehtinen has filed a similar meathis measure of justice we must work sure in the House. quickly,” Nelson said. “We are in a race However, the fate of the bills is against time.” uncertain. Both the Bush and Obama Word of the increase in assistance administrations and a number of other came just as Nelson was about to meet survivor groups have voiced opposition with a survivors group from South Flor- to the idea. They fear that giving surviida headed by lawyer Sam Dubbin. The vors the right to sue insurers might adgroup was in Washington, D.C. versely influence the companies’ current This year, the five Florida for meetings with Nelson and willingness to honor unpaid claims. lawmakers about legisNelson first became engaged on beagencies that administer other lation aimed at further helping half of Holocaust victims as a member home -care services for Holocaust victims. of Florida’s state Cabinet in the 1990s. Nelson is sponsoring the He oversaw insurance regulation and Holocaust victims will get legislation in question with helped lead an international effort that $9.7 million compared to Florida’s Republican Sen. eventually brought European insurers Marco Rubio that would al- to the table to honor unpaid Holocaust $4.2 million last year. low survivors to sue European claims. In the U.S. Senate, he held the their own homes as long as possible, insurers if they feel they’ve not been first-ever hearing on honoring unpaid needing increasing assistance to do so. fairly compensated for unpaid claims. Holocaust compensation claims, prior These heroes of the Jewish people were Their bill is pending before the Senate to filing his legislation. abandoned by the world in their youth; Judiciary Committee. U.S. Rep. Ileana we are working to see that they are not th abandoned as they age.” This year, the five Florida agencies It is with pride in our heritage, and pleasure in reaching this significant milestone, that administer home-care services for that Tifereth Israel Congregation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, plans to celHolocaust victims will get $9.7 milebrate its 90th anniversary this November. We would like all of the Tifereth Israel lion compared to $4.2 million last year. family to join us. We know that, over the years, our family has scattered across the Details of the allocations are at www. country and beyond. But, like all family reunions, this will be “the more the merrier.” claimscon.org. All told, the Claims If you were ever a member, or are the descendant of a member, we’d like to invite you to join in the festivities. Conference has allocated approximatePlease contact us, by phone, email or Facebook, to let us know how to reach ly $40 million since 1995 to fund social you. Help us share fond memories, reminiscences, and hopes for the future. services for Jewish victims of Nazism Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 in Florida. 508.997.3171, www.tinewbedford.org, mgoodman@tinewbedford.org “Most of the survivors are in their

Help us celebrate our 90 anniversary

Save the Date: December 8, 2011 From Darkness to Light: Natan Sharansky 25 years ago the Jewish world and the world at large watched as Natan Sharansky crossed the Glienicke Bridge from nine years in prison to freedom and Aliyah. This was a very special moment for millions of Jews around the world who were privileged to see the fruits of their collective relentless campaign to free Soviet Jewry. On December 8, 2011 Jewish leaders from across the Southern United States will come together in Memphis, Tennessee for a private reception with Natan Sharansky to celebrate Mr. Sharansky’s unwavering dedication to freedom and human rights and his enduring commitment to our global Jewish community. The evening will be dedicated to support for critical programs of the Jewish Agency for Israel that are ensuring our Jewish future here at home, in Israel, the former Soviet Union, and around the world. The Jewish Agency invites you to show your support and to share your memories and messages with Mr. Sharansky through a special tribute journal which will be presented to Mr. Sharansky at the Darkness to Light reception.

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For more information on the event or the tribute journal, please contact Gila Gewirtz at D2LSouthernRegion@jafi.org or www.action.jewishagency.org/D2LSouthernRegion or 212-339-6057

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Italy’s first Holocaust museum to be built in Rome Country was partner, not victim, of Nazis, but hasn’t done soul-searching like Germany, says director By Lisa Palmieri-Billig, AJC (American Jewish Committee) Liaison to the Vatican

OME – Mayor Gianni Alemanno and the municipal authorities of Rome recently announced the construction of a Holocaust museum as a focal point in the city’s 10-year “Stati Generali” plan for major projects in the city. The Italian government and RAI-TV sponsored a television spot, which was shown repeatedly for several months, calling for Italians to submit any relevant wartime family records or material for exhibition. Italy’s first Holocaust muLisa Palmieri-Billig seum, based on preliminary plans drawn by architects Luca Zevi and Giorgio Maria Tamburini under the sponsorship of Rome’s previous mayor, Walter Veltroni, will be built in the central area of Villa Torlonia. The 2,500 square-meter building – estimated at a cost of 19 million euros, to be covered by the city – will be part of a designated 4,000 square-meter area adjacent to both former dictator Benito Mussolini’s villa and the two millennium-old Jewish catacombs, that will be restored and opened for visits. Other Stati Generali projects include modernizing Fiumicino Airport, improving the street network and restoring ancient cultural sites. The museum’s director, Marcello Pezzetti, has a vast plan in mind, spe-

cifically aimed at increasing Italians’ awareness of their own role in the Holocaust. “Italy, like Austria, was a partner of Nazi Germany – not a victim, as the populace generally holds. Unlike Germany, we have never even begun the process of soul-searching. Italians don’t feel involved – they do not consider themselves as having collaborated,” he explained. “This museum, which will cover global Holocaust history but will have a special section on Italy, will speak directly to Italians, and not just Italian Jews,” he continued. “When the Nazis, aided by Italian Fascists, raided the ghetto of Rome on October 16, 1943, they knew very well what the fate of all the 1,125 deported would be. We will be telling a story that will, unfortunately, unveil a black heart, but the formation of contemporary Italian identity – including that of new immigrants – must incorporate this knowledge.” The museum will be divided into three sections: archives, a library and a vast video collection. It will cost approximately $30 million. The section on Italy promises to draw extreme interest, with documentation on the country’s most famous controversial wartime issues. It will explore both the positive and negative roles of the Vatican – its proverbial silence during the 1943 deportations, contrasted with the opening of its institutions to thousands of Jewish refugees; and its helping Jews by providing false docu-

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one’s face and collar after kissing all one’s aunts and cousins at a reception. Re-shtetlement (n.) Moving from Brooklyn to Boca Raton and finding all your old neighbors live in the same condo building as you. Yidentify (v.) To be able to determine Jewish origins of celebrities, even though their names might be St. John, Curtis, Davis or Taylor. Meinstein - slang. “My son, the genius!” Minyastics (n.) Going to incredible lengths and troubles to find a tenth person to complete a Minyan. Feelawful (n.) Indigestion from eating Israeli street food, especially falafel. Impasta ( n.) A Jew who starts eating leavened foods before the end of Passover. Dis-kvellified (v.) To drop out of law school, medical school or business school as seen through the eyes of parents, grandparents and Uncle Sid. In extreme cases, simply choosing to major in art history when Irv’s son, David, is majoring in biology is sufficient grounds for diskvellification. Schmuckluck (n.) Finding out one’s wife became pregnant after one had a vasectomy. Shofarsogut (n.) The relief you feel when, after many attempts, the shofar is finally blown at the end of Yom Kippur.

ments, but also helping Nazis flee to South America after the war. Evidence will be shown regarding traitors, as well as Righteous Italians who risked their lives to save Jewish fellow citizens. The conversion and resignation of Rome’s chief rabbi, Israel Zolli (later known as Eugenio, Pope Pius XII’s first name), at the height of Nazi persecutions will be addressed, as will the stories of many other Italian rabbis who, unlike Zolli, stayed on to care for their communities until their bitter end as martyrs. Another section will focus on the ongoing work of Patrick Desbois, a Catholic priest who has uncovered and dug up previously unknown and hidden mass graves in northeastern Europe where Nazis murdered over 1.5 million Jews in the towns and hamlets of Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia

and other countries. Pezzetti and Leone Paserman, president of the Shoah Museum Foundation, plan to characterize the new museum as a place for research and work-inprogress, particularly for students and teachers. Courses will be organized, and there will be many temporary exhibitions and events. The mass murder of gypsies, the mentally and physically disabled, political prisoners, homosexuals, Catholics, Jehovah’s Witnesses and others will be part of the permanent exhibition. In addition, there will be events touching on the Holocaust’s relevance to more recent history, linking it with knowledge of other genocides and racist persecutions such as in North Africa under the colonialist powers, Armenia, Biafra, Sudan, Communist Russia, and China under Mao Zedong.

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Making a difference in the face of genocide By Julianne Simson

“First they came for the Communists, And I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for me And there was no one left to speak out for me.” his famous statement by Pastor Martin Niemöller is too often overlooked, even when proper attention is paid to this quote, reflections on the Holocaust are made, and regret is felt for non-Jews and Jews alike, wondering how they could have changed this horrible outcome or spoken out. Although these feelings are welcomed, they are not good enough. This quote may be old, but it is timeless – as timeless as genocide itself. My name is Julianne Simson and I was a proud participant of PANIM’s Human Rights and Genocide Summit this past June. I learned that since the Holocaust there have been 46 genocides. Who is responsible for these genocides? I’m not Armenian, Darfuri or Cambodian – I would not have been affected. I’m not Hutu, a part of the Khmer Rouge, or a Janjaweed soldier – I would not have committed any crimes. But I am a human being; and so are the victims and perpetrators. As all of the participants of this amazing PANIM program agreed, we are responsible for making a change in the face of global genocide, and the time to act is now. Genocide is something that is almost universally agreed to be wrong – as universal as the United Nation’s Declaration of Human Rights. But if this is so, why is genocide universal? Why do so many people agree that it is wrong, but so few actually act upon these feelings?

I am the founder and president of its independence from Northern Sudan my school’s Invisible Children Club, as the new Republic of Southern Sudan. an organization dedicated to helping Does this mean an end to civil war and child soldiers in Uganda affected by the genocide of Darfur? Or instead, is the abductions and war of a horrible this going to lead to further fighting rebel army. When I was trying to recruit between the, now, two countries? As people to come to my club meetings, a I have learned from this conference, girl told me that she would not attend wishful thinking is not enough; genosuch a meeting and was actually ap- cide problems are deeply rooted. palled that such a club exists. She said Additionally, while lobbying Conthat there are children in America who gress for genocide relief sounds great, have problems, and instead of helping genocide is not strictly a political issue people we will never see, we should be of which Congress has direct control. helping our own people. I took a breath, Obviously, any congressman or senathen told her that we as Americans have tor and their offices would love the idea the right to speak out; these children in of an end to genocide; but, the problem Africa do not. It’s a pity that there are is not that genocide is not relatable to many people in the world who do not them, but rather how much authority see how genocide relates to themselves if they are never affected directly. Of course, no one enjoys the idea of mass killing, but there’s a strong “out of sight, out of mind” feeling for this non-tangible issue; as Niemöller regretted, if it is not about “you,” it is not “your” problem. As I had learned from nearly all of our Summit participants in front of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum guest speakers and organizations at the PANIM seminar, geno- do these men and women actually have cide is not a subject to be taken lightly. in such solutions or responses? From But making a difference in the face of my experience lobbying, my senator is genocide is not as easy as it sounds – af- right on track with my feelings. Clearly, ter all, genocide is a problem that has no he is a compassionate person for other solution, still. Some notable responses, humans, just as many people are. Howas explained by Jewish World Watch, ever, even with my successful responses have been demanding a special envoy that I learned from great organizations for Congo, demanding conflict-free so- like Jewish World Watch, how is a senlutions, and protecting the survivors of ator going to make such a change that the Congolese upheaval with the con- would actually end a genocide? Thus, my “response” is this. To struction of hospitals. But clearly, “responses” do not stop a problem, they anyone who has ever participated in an anti-genocide club meeting, attended just assist its solution. Similarly, great celebration is in or- an anti-genocide rally, associated themder for South Sudan, as it has now gained selves with an anti-genocide orga-

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nization, was a proud participant of PANIM’s amazing Human Rights and Genocide Summit, or read this article, please try this. Just as genocides seem more drastic with the larger the number, strides for anti-genocide also gain strength with the larger the number. Instead of just a group of almost a hundred teens going to Capitol Hill to talk to their senators’ legislative assistants for maybe a half hour, how about people who feel passionate about making progress in the stand against genocide get a friend to feel the same way? Senators respond to what their constituents want and need, but only if such constituents have open communication. Our government in America is lucky enough to be very powerful globally, but only when its people take action. Instead of us complaining that nothing has been done by America, we as Americans must verbalize our thoughts and responses to those who represent us, and make other constituents do the same. As Niemöller reflects, those not immediately affected by genocide reacted too late, when speaking out was no longer an option. Let’s learn from history’s mistakes and take responsibility as a human race. I will practice what my PANIM seminar preached, and I hope you will do the same. Julianne Simson is a seventeen-year-old high school senior in Sarasota. She has been a member of North Florida Region BBYO since 2008. She just finished her term as North Florida Region’s N’siah (Girls’ President) and BBYO’s International Israel Chair, mobilizing BBYO’s premiere initiative for Israel advocacy, the Speak Up! campaign. In addition, Julianne is a Bob Malkin Young Ambassador and participates in Communiteen®. She is a member of the National Honors Society, and is the president and founder of her school’s Invisible Children club. She is a recent recipient of the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award.

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Temple Beth Sholom youth Eliza Lipton earns attend Camp Ramah Darom national recognition

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philosophy, rituals and practices of Judaism. Campers can expect to make tons of new friends through athletics, arts, trips, kosher meals and, of course, the Saturday night dance parties. Flora Oynick had the opportunity to experience Camp Ramah Darom for one week and to learn with other Jewish educators during the Kallah for Rabbis and Educators. She also had the chance to share wonderful experiences with 25 of our Temple Beth Sholom campers.

ost teenagers would not consider a trip to Rochester, New York, a highlight of summer vacation. These teens are not Eliza Lipton. The Temple Emanu-El Religious School student traveled to Rochester in June with the Manatee Players’ acclaimed Sunday in the Park with George. The company had been invited to take part in a national community theater competition after winning first place in state and regional contests. Sunday received numerous accolades: a third-place finish as well as top prizes for acting, costume design and set design. As the only young adult in the cast, Eliza held a unique viewpoint on the award-winning production. “I really liked the chance to be with such experienced actors and singers,” Eliza stated. “When you are with kids your own age, you do not get to learn as much. Working with such great singers and actors – there was so much I was able to learn from them.” Eliza’s Judaism and involvement in Temple Emanu-El also influenced her perspective – and softened the stresses of competing nationally. “Being with God and having a strong personal foun-

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AJC wraps up successful 2011 Summer Lunch & Learn Series

JC (American Jewish Committee) West Coast Florida, wrapped up its third annual Summer Lunch & Learn Series on July 20 at Michael’s On East with close to 200 guests! July’s event featured Juan Dircie, Associate Director of AJC’s Latino and Latin-American Institute in Miami, who discussed “New Players, New Powers: The Rise of Hispanics in the U.S. and its Effect on the Jewish Community.” Many of the guests were new to the Series, and new to AJC. The room at Michael’s On East was packed with guests in June as well, when Ari Gordon, AJC’s Special Advisor for Interreligious and Intergroup

Relations, spoke on “Uneasy Allies: Building Christian and Muslim Partnerships in an Age of Fundamentalism.” AJC’s Lunch & Learn Series has become one of the premier educational programs of Sarasota’s summer season, enabling members of the community to learn from experts on a variety of topics while enjoying an informal lunch with friends. A few of the lecturers featured in the past have been Lisa Palmieri-Billig, AJC’s Liaison to the Vatican, David Bernstein, AJC’s expert on energy issues, and Michael Allen, Professor of Law at Stetson University. Juan Dircie pointed out in the beginning of his presentation that there are currently 50 million people of Hispanic origin living in the United States. Because of their growing numbers and influence, it is imperative that the Jewish and Hispanic communities form partner-

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Sarasota singers attend inspirational Jewish Choral Festival in the Catskills

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ttending the 22nd Annual North American Jewish Choral Festival in the Catskills in upstate New York recently were Judy Bloch, Debby Marshall, Diane Milrod, Susan Skovronek and Arlene Stolnitz, all members of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale. Five days of classes and choral participation at the yearly festival culminated with a tribute to Debbie Friedman, famous songwriter and personality

who died earlier this year. Debbie is known for her contemporary musical renditions of prayers widely used in the Reform Movement. The Festival, attracting nearly 400 singers, composers, choral conductors and musicians from the U.S. and Canada, is held each year at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in Kerhonkson, New York, formerly known as the Granite Hotel. Some of the famous composers/conductors in attendance included: Joshua Jacobson, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Northeastern

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Ten Years Later

Bradenton remembers and honors first responder retired New York Firefighter Garrett Lindgren

NAI (Parents of North American Israelis) is a warm, upbeat, non-political group with members who: ÎÎ want to feel more connected to Israel ÎÎ have loved ones living in Israel ÎÎ have an interest and love for Israel We welcome everyone (you don’t have to be a parent or relative) to visit one of our fun meetings. Starting after the holidays, we will meet monthly on

Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Look for further announcements in this newspaper about exciting programs, our annual holiday parties and new happenings. We wish everyone a blessed and peaceful holiday. For more information, please contact Harriet Joy Epstein at 941.342.1818 or hjesarasota@yahoo.com.

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September 2011

“Tuesdays with Rabbi Harold” Temple Emanu-El presents “The at Temple Beth El of Bradenton Messiah and the Modern Jew”

nce a month, starting on September 13 at 2:00 p.m. and generally the second Tuesday of the month (subject to change on certain months), Rabbi Harold Caminker of Temple Beth El will hold discussion groups centered on various subjects. These subjects will range in topics from Jewish holidays (preparing for and celebrating), Jewish current events and newsworthy current events. “Tuesdays with Rabbi Harold” is

free and open to the community. Temple members are encouraged to come and bring friends interested in a stimulating discussion. Temple Beth El is located at 4200 nd 32 Street West, on the campus of Unity Church. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 941.755.4900.

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hat do Jews believe about the Messiah? The coming of the Messiah – the promise of redemption – is one of Judaism’s greatest gifts to the world. But it is a gift about which we – its givers – know so little. The newest offering from Temple Emanu-El’s Adult Education Committee can change that. On Tuesdays, September 13 and 20, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Rabbi Elaine Glickman will lead a class entitled “The Messiah and the Modern Jew.” Based on her book, Even with All This I Believe: The Jewish Messiah Book, the class will explore the myriad ways Judaism has envisaged the Messiah throughout the ages: as a charismatic descendant of David, as the emissary of God’s justice and dominion, as an otherworldly warrior-ruler, as the embodiment of wisdom and perception,

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Temple Beth Israel’s “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y™”

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emple Beth Israel of Longboat Key (TBI) will kick off its fall programming of NY’s 92nd Street Y’s “Live” on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and best-selling author Sylvia Nasar (A Beautiful Mind). Krugman, professor of economics and

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international affairs at Princeton University, is the recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in economics. Nasar, a professor at the Columbia School of Journalism, will share insights from her latest book, Grand Pursuit: A History of Economic Genius. On Sunday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.,

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The three films reflected very different genres and plots, with settings including Tel Aviv, Beijing, a West Bank Arab village, Moscow and Paris. In different ways, each film focused on the relationship of Jewish and non-Jewish characters, sparking ideas, questioning stereotypes, and encouraging interesting and insightful audience comments. The Film Festival was sponsored by Heitel Jewelers of Venice and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Refreshments were provided by The Windsor of Venice ALF. This delightful festival promises to be a well-anticipated yearly event.

Ner Tamid presents soloist Rosalie Leon

ongregation Ner Tamid is de- Barbara Aiello, to plan and perform tralighted and honored to welcome ditional and contemporary Jewish muRosalie Leon to the bimah for sic for the residents of Kobernick House Kol Nidre services. Leon, and Anchin Pavilion. who served as Lay Cantor “Working with Rosalie in Juneau, Alaska, has been is a joy,” says Rabbi Barperforming Jewish music in bara. “She brings the soul the Sarasota area for the past of Judaism into her perfifteen years. formances and I know that Many families will reeveryone at Ner Tamid will member Leon’s gorgeous be moved by her singing of voice and creative interpreKol Nidre.” tations when she worked as Kol Nidre services are Music Specialist for the stuopen to all with RSVP. For Rosalie Leon dents at Temple Beth Shoinformation and reservalom. In addition, Leon has worked with tions, contact Elaine at 941.755.1231 or Ner Tamid’s rabbinic advisor, Rabbi visit www.nertamidflorida.org.

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he women of NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) have been actively supporting Hope Family Services, Inc. for many years. Hope promotes safety, strength and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County. NCJW has furnished the children’s room in the shelter with furniture, books and toys, as well as providing baby furniture, a flat-screen TV, bedding, towels,

up to 300. The Social Hall expansion of the sanctuary offers an additional 200 seats along with a second screen for close-up viewing. Doors open one hour before the simulcast. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Cost is just $5 for non-members and free for TBI members. Temple Beth Israel serves as the local host for broadcasts from the 92nd St Y’s renowned educational and cultural programs, which are simulcast to community organizations across America. The series is sponsored by the Rabbi Sanford Saperstein Fund of Temple Beth Israel and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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Second Annual South County Jewish Film Festival he Second Annual South County Film Festival played to a lively crowd at the Jewish Center of Venice during July and early August. Three films were shown on a large screen, followed by lively audience discussions. Joel Kreiss, Film Festival Chair, moderated the discussion of Noodle, a heartwarming story of a widowed El Al flight attendant and a little Chinese boy. Jordan Shifrin, practicing attorney and die-hard movie buff, led the audience in passionate conversation about Lemon Tree, a drama of personal, political and cultural issues in the West Bank. Shifrin also led a lively discussion of The Concert, a comedy about Jewish musicians formerly in the Bolshoi Orchestra.

CNN Host Eliot Spitzer will share the stage with Alan Dershowitz, the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and author of many books, including The Case for Israel, The Case for Peace and, most recently, The Trials of Zion. Together they will explore the hot topics and headlines of the day. TBI’s “Live” programs are broadcast on a huge, 15 by 20 ft. screen in the temple sanctuary (567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key), which provides comfortable, auditorium-style seating for

personal items and luggage. As many arrive at the shelter without luggage, there is a need for gently-used luggage on wheels no larger than 26” long, for use when residents leave the shelter. If you have luggage to donate, please call Leni Rosen at 941.488.7537 to arrange a pick-up. For further information about NCJW programs and its community service projects, call 941.341.1855.

Temple Emanu-El presents “Adult Sunday School” for parents

aising Jewish children, instilling a positive Jewish identity, answering our little ones’ questions about Judaism and about God is a joy – but also a challenge. For this reason, the Social Committee of Temple Emanu-El Religious School is currently accepting registration for an innovative “Adult Sunday School” designed for parents of very young through schoolaged children. Taught by Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman, “Adult Sunday School” comprises three sessions: “Shabbat,” “Jewish Holidays,” and “God, Prayer, Spirituality, and Tough Questions.” Classes will be held Sundays, October 2, 9 and 23, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. In a warm, supportive en-

vironment, participants will study texts, explore ancient and modern practices, review prayers and blessings, and talk about how to bring Judaism and Jewish practice alive for ourselves and our families. Discussion will range from what Judaism teaches about suffering and the afterlife to talking to children about God to enhancing our personal spirituality to baking a really good challah! Advance registration for “Adult Sunday School” is required; space is limited, so early registration is highly recommended. “Adult Sunday School” is free to Temple members; a donation of $18 is suggested for guests. For more information, please contact Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or Elaine-glickman@comcast.net.

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take upon yourself to study extra Torah verses, G-d will forgive you.” Upon hearing the answer, the younger brother in turn replied, “Sorry, but you are not a Rebbe, I don’t want to play anymore.” The older brother turned in dismay and asked, “Why am I not like a Rebbe?” The younger brother responded, “When our father – the Rebbe – hears

to act like the head; to feel the pain of others, and to express our feelings of caring when others suffer. The expression of pain for others is just the beginning. We all know that when others suffer it is very easy to feel bad for them, and act like a hero by helping them. However, when others are successful and they share with us great news that Can you imagine if all the occurred to them, are we remembers of a synagogue ally happy for them or not? Do we share their Simcha (joy) with were rabbis? As it is, most true heartfelt happiness? To be truly happy when congregations can hardly others are celebrating is a true cope with one rabbi! act of the “head.” When others about someone’s sin, before he utters achieve greatness for themselves and the first word of response, he gives a we rejoice with them, we are acting like big sigh, an expression of deep pain for a true leader – the head. the other. Only after this expression of For many people, upon hearing pain does he try to help the Chossid with of great news from their peers or cola Teshuvah (repentance). However, you, leagues, they reply, “I feel happy for without a sigh, immediately offered you.” As Jews who wish to be like the me Teshuvah without any expression head and not the tail, this is not of pain for my sin. You are not a true enough. We need to reply, “You made Rebbe.” my day. My day has changed thanks to The head of our body is in charge of the good news you have shared with the entire body. When part of the body me!” is in pain, the head feels it, and is sufLet us all be blessed with a sweet fering for that body part. In that way the and happy year in which we will all be head is unique. inscribed in the book of life, and let us When we say, “Let us be the head be like the head rather than the tail. and not the tail,” we don’t necessarShanah Tova U’metukah – Happy ily want to become leaders, but rather and sweet new year.

Letter to the Editor I am responding to Rabbi Geoffrey Huntting’s article, “Basis for peace 1967 borders,” in the August issue of The Jewish News. With regards to the future Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiation, the writer has taken the position of President Obama. State Department Statement of November 25, 2009 signed by Hillary Clinton declares: “...through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secured and recognized borders that reflect subsequent development and meet Israeli security requirements.” This position has also been supported by all previous American administrations. In his last meeting with Netanyahu, Obama somehow omitted the part related to the Israeli goal and stated only Palestinians’ demands. I definitely disagree with Obama’s position, especially at a time when Hamas is a partner in the PA government. Why would future borders of Palestine be more important than the Palestinian’s rejection of Israel’s right to exist? Why is it a starting point and the most important point instead of just one of the subjects for negotiations? There are several more questions to be solved before signing a peace treaty, including:

1. Resettlement of “so-called refugees” 2. Fate of Jewish settlements and settlers that could be outside of Israeli borders 3. Jerusalem – the historical, religious and cultural capital, and very special place for all Jews 4. End of anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli incitements 5. Resolution of Palestinian demands over Israeli water supply For Israel, most of these issues are more important than the borders of a future Palestinian State. Another questionable theme in the article is scare tactics. Obama, in his speech to AIPAC, used the international campaign against Israel to demonstrate that only his position can save the Jewish state. Well, for 63 years, Israel has managed to withstand at least six wars, total rejection of its right to exist by all Arab states, and enormous military and diplomatic assistance to terrorists, antiIsraeli elements and Arab countries by several entities. Yes, there is always some danger for Israel as well as for all Jews, but I firmly believe Israel will continue to exist and blossom in spite of threats from enemies and pressure from dubious friends like Obama. Respectfully, Alexander Rafalovich, Sarasota

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Is terrorism against Israel really more justified than terrorism against Norway? By Alan M. Dershowitz

n a recent interview, Norway’s Am- visit and tour of universities. No univer- Palestinian terrorism as having a legitibassador to Israel has suggested sity would invite me to lecture, unless I mate cause. This clearly is an invitation that Hamas terrorism against Israel promised not to discuss Israel. Norway to continued terrorism. is more justified than the recent terrorist forbids Jewish ritual slaughter, but not It is important for the world never attack against Norway. His reasoning Islamic ritual slaughter. Its political and to reward terrorism by supporting the is that, “We Norwegians consider the academic leaders openly make state- policies of those who employ it as an aloccupation to be the cause of the terror ments that cross the line from anti- ternative to reason discourse, diplomatagainst Israel.” In other words terrorism Zionism to anti-Semitism, such as ic resolution or political compromise. against Israeli citizens is the fault of Is- when Norway’s former Prime Minister I know of no reasonable person rael. The terrorism against Norway, on condemned Barak Obama for appoint- who has tried to justify the terrorist the other hand, was based on “an ide- ing a Jew as his Chief of Staff. No other attacks against Norway. Yet there are ology that said that Norway, many Norwegians who not particularly the Labor Party, is I know of no reasonable person only justify terrorist attacks foregoing Norwegian culture.” Israel, but praise who has tried to justify the ter- against It is hard to imagine that he them, support them, help firorist attacks against Norway. Yet nance them, and legitimate would make such a provocative statement without express there are many Norwegians who them. approval from the Norwegian The world must unite in not only justify terrorist attacks condemning and punishing government. I can’t remember many against Israel, but praise them, all terrorist attacks against other examples of so much innocent civilians, regardless support them, help finance them, of the motive or purported nonsense compressed in such short an interview. First of all, cause of the terrorism. Norand legitimate them. terrorism against Israel began way, as a nation, has failed to well before there was any “occupation.” European leader would make such a do this. It wants us all to condemn the The first major terrorist attack against statement and get away with it. In Nor- terrorist attack on its civilians, and we Jews who had long lived in Jerusalem way, this bigoted statement was praised, should all do that, but it refuses to live and Hebron began in 1929, when the as were similar statements made by a by a single standard. leader of the Palestinian people, the leading academic. Nothing good ever comes from terThe very camp that was attacked rorism, so don’t expect the Norwegians Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, ordered a religiously-motivated terrorist attack by the lone terrorist was engaged in an to learn any lessons from its own victhat killed hundreds of religious Jews orgy of anti-Israel hatred the day before timization. As the Ambassador made – many old, some quite young. Terror- the shooting. Yet I would not ever claim clear in his benighted interview, “those ism against Jews continued through the that it was Norway’s anti-Semitism that 1930s. Once Israel was established as “caused” the horrible act of terrorism a state, but well before it captured the against young Norwegians. The causes of terrorism are multiWest Bank, terrorism became the primary means of attacking Israel across faceted but at bottom they have a the Jordanian, Egyptian and Lebanese common cause: namely a belief that borders. If the occupation is the cause violence is the proper response to poliof the terror against Israel, what was the cies that the terrorists disagree with. cause of all the terror that preceded any The other common cause is that terrorism has often been rewarded. Norway, occupation? I was not surprised to hear such for example, has repeatedly rewarded ahistorical bigotry from a Norwegian Palestinian terrorism against Israel, Ambassador. Norway is the most an- while punishing Israel for its efforts to ti-Semitic and anti-Israel country in protect its civilians. While purporting to Europe today. I know, because I expe- condemn all terrorist acts, the Norwerienced both personally during a recent gian government has sought to justify

of us who believe [the occupation to be the cause of the terror against Israel] will not change their minds because of the attack in Oslo.” In other words, they will persist in their bigoted view that Israel is the cause of the terrorism directed at it, and that if only Israel were to end the occupation (as it offered to do in 2000-2001 and again in 2007), the terrorism will end. Even Hamas, which Norway supports in many ways, has made clear that it will not end its terrorism as long as Israel continues to exist. Hamas believes that Israel’s very existence is the cause of the terrorism against it. That sounds a lot like the ranting of the man who engaged in the act of terrorism against Norway. The time is long overdue for Norwegians to do some deep soul searching about their sordid history of complicity with all forms of bigotry ranging from the anti-Semitic Nazis to the antiSemitic Hamas. There seems to be a common thread. Alan M. Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter professor of law at Harvard Law School, served as an attorney in several high-profile court cases, and is a sought-after commentator on the Arab-Israeli conflict. He is the author of some 25 books, including The Case for Israel.

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Americans are solidly behind Israel By Dr. Mitchell Bard, June 27, 2011

general pall has fallen over much of the American Jewish community as a combination of Middle Eastern events, Obama policies and hysteria about anti-Israel activity have raised alarms about the future of American support for Israel. The truth, however, is that poll data show Americans are more sympathetic toward Israel than ever before. If you listen to many Jews on the right, the view is that Obama’s hostility toward Israel and a well-funded and organized delegitimization campaign have eroded support for Israel. Many Jews on the left believe that Americans don’t support Israeli policies and want the United States to pressure Israel to capitulate to Palestinian demands. Media watchdogs argue that bias in the press has damaged Israel’s image. In fact, public support for Israel has been on the upswing for years. The conventional wisdom is that there was a golden age when Americans loved Israel right after the Six-Day War, but support for Israel has dissipated as a result of the “occupation,” the intifadas, Israel’s military campaigns in Lebanon and Gaza, the media obsession with Israel and criticism by Obama. In truth,

Americans never loved Israel. After the 1967 war, Gallup found that 56% of Americans sympathized with Israel. After more than 40 years of negative influences on American attitudes, Gallup found in 2011 that 63% back Israel. In the latest CNN poll, the figure was 67%, the second highest figure reported in any poll on the subject. Those who often disparage the level of sympathy for Israel in these

the CNN poll, for example, a record high of 38% said the U.S. should side with Israel and 1% advocated backing the Palestinians. It is true that when you look more closely at some of the data you find that certain groups – Democrats, liberals, minorities, women, young people – are less supportive than others; however, it is chutzpadik to believe that all Americans are in love with Israel. Yes, we want unconditional, univerThere has been a burst of sal love, and may aspire to pro-Israel student activity, win the hearts and minds of every American, but having including the proliferation the support of more than of Israel peace weeks and the two-thirds of the American people is impressive, rapid development of Israel especially when it is clear Studies on campuses across how little support Israel’s opponents have among the the country. public. polls typically point to another question I recently heard a prominent liberal that asks if Americans believe that the from Congress speak disbelievingly of United States should side with Israel or the concern Jews had about the liberal the Palestinians. They correctly point community in the United States. He out that a significant majority consis- cautioned against making our enemies tently chooses neither side; however, seem more powerful than they really what they usually neglect to mention is are. In Congress, for example, he obthat there is virtually no support what- served that with only a few exceptions, soever for favoring the Palestinians. In the members were solidly behind Israel. He added that in the liberal circles he travels in he didn’t see any evidence that Israel’s position had eroded. o doubt many will challenge Isaac Kalvaria, M.D., F.A.C.G. John Southerland, M.D. these notions. The idea of JewBOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology ish prosperity is uncomfortable. MEDICAL SCHOOL: Harare, Zimbabwe MEDICAL SCHOOL: Royal College I see it in particular in discussion of the Residency and Fellowship: University of Cape of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation campuses where, again, the widespread Fellowship: University of Florida perception is that universities have be-

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The Palestinians: Once again missing an opportunity? By David Harris, AJC Executive Director, July 18, 2011

bba Eban, Israel’s late and legendary statesman, famously said nearly 40 years ago that “the Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.” He was right. Most recently, in 2000, the Palestinians, presented with a breakthrough two-state plan by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, joined by U.S. President Bill Clinton, spurned it. Rather than offer a counter-proposal, they simply walked away, triggering a deadly new intifada in the process. As Clinton recounts in his book, My Life, he received congratulations from Arafat three days before the

struction. What might have become the Middle East’s Singapore more closely came to resemble Somalia. And in 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert went even further than Barak and Clinton. Abbas himself acknowledged that the Israeli leader’s deal, including territorial swaps, amounted to the equivalent of 100 percent of the West Bank. But there was no deal to be had. Once again, the Palestinian leadership would not embrace the extended hand. Unlike baseball, however, “three strikes and you’re out” doesn’t apply to Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking. Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is saying that he, What might have become too, fully accepts the concept of a the Middle East’s Singa- two-state solution, is prepared to make “painful compromises” for pore more closely came a deal, and is open to “creative solutions” on Jerusalem. Indeed, to resemble Somalia. as a goodwill gesture, he took the American leader left office. “You are a unprecedented step last year of freezgreat man,” Arafat told him. “I am not ing Israeli settlement-building for ten a great man,” Clinton replied. “I am a months, only to get nothing in return failure. And you made me one.” from the Palestinian Authority. In 2005, Israeli Prime Minister Actually, it gets still worse. Not Ariel Sharon was determined to pull Is- only will Abbas not sit down with Neraeli soldiers and settlers out of Gaza. tanyahu, but he has now declared that He tried to do so in coordination with his goal is to circumvent direct talks Palestinian leaders. But Mahmoud and seek UN recognition of a unilaterAbbas, Arafat’s long-time deputy who ally-declared Palestinian state. succeeded him, was AWOL, so Sharon That would be a disaster. It would went it alone. not advance the peace process. To the The result was that, for the first time contrary, it would set it back dramatiin Gaza’s history, local residents had cally. the chance to govern themselves. WithAfter all, a sustainable peace deal in two years, however, Gaza was ruled can only be struck through direct talks by Hamas, which was more focused on between the parties themselves. If the Israel’s destruction than Gaza’s con- Palestinians think they can create a

fait accompli by doing an end-run and seeking to use the UN as their validator, they are wrong. The UN does not have the power to recognize states, only to admit them. And that process requires the Security Council to recommend membership. The United States has already made clear, to its credit, that it will exercise its veto to block this path. That leaves the General Assembly, where the Palestinians have an automatic majority, thanks to the Arab League, Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Non-Aligned Movement. While the General Assembly can seek to elevate the Palestinian status at the UN short of full membership and adopt symbolic resolutions, it cannot create new facts on the ground. o, if the Palestinians nonetheless pursue this path, what will they get? Momentary satisfaction, perhaps, at the General Assembly, but then there will be no actual change – a sure-fire formula for disappointment and unrest. Meanwhile, Israel will conclude that it has no credible partner on the other side and consider unilateral steps of its own. And the U.S. Congress will be compelled to think twice before continuing its aid to the Palestinians, which, incidentally, the Congressional Budget Office recently determined to be among the world’s highest per capita recipients. In other words, if the Palestinian

Authority is serious about a peace deal and the first chance in history of sovereignty, then it is high time to abandon the unilateral strategy, focus on restarting talks with Israel based on a two-state solution, confront head-on the tough issues, and, not least, reconsider its illconceived accord with Hamas, a group designated by both the European Union and U.S. as a terrorist organization. No, it is admittedly not an easy path, any more than it is for Israel, which will be asked to take enormous, even unprecedented, risks for an agreement, given its challenging neighborhood and small size – it was only nine miles wide at its narrowest point until 1967, which for Eban evoked “insecurity and danger” and, as a result, “a memory of Auschwitz.” Apropos, the ’67 boundaries reflected nothing more than the 1949 armistice agreement with Jordan, following the failed attempt by five Arab armies to destroy Israel at birth. Jordan egregiously violated that agreement by annexing the West Bank and denying Israel access to its holiest sites in Jerusalem, thus effectively rendering the agreement null and void. But there is no other way than faceto-face talks, at least if the goal is peace. Will the Palestinians seize this chance, or once again prove Eban right on never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity? For more information, visit ajc.org.

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Google Israel provides helping hand to Yad Vashem

oogle has taken upon itself “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” according to the company’s mission statement. And now that mission has been extended to helping Yad Vashem (www.yadvashem. org), Israel’s Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, make information about the Holocaust widely available. “For some time, Google has been working to bring the world’s historical and cultural heritage online. The Internet offers a great opportunity to preserve and share important materials stored in archives,” says Yossi Matias, director of Google’s R&D center in Israel. “We’re privileged to be able to work with the world’s foremost Holocaust archive on this project.” Yad Vashem has for years sought a way to put its collection of documents and photos online, says Matias. Now, thanks to Google’s technology, 130,000 of Yad Vashem’s collected photos are online in full resolution. Each photo has relevant text and documents attached to it, explaining the context and additional information. “Each photo has a story

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behind it, and we enable viewers to see the information about the photo, leave comments and read documents, enhancing its historical value,” says Matias. The photos encompass the entire Jewish experience of the Holocaust – from pre-war European shtetls, to concentration camps, to displaced persons’ camps. In just a few short months, hundreds of people have gone online to identify their parents, grandparents or themselves in photos that Yad Vashem has collected over the years. Many of the images were already digitized, but Google tagged and classified the photos, creating an easy-to-search database that allows users to search for specific photos by keyword, city, event or even name. Many original documents have been digitized as well, using Google’s OCR (optical character reader) technology to convert written and typed documents to digital text, associating documents with appropriate photos. And, thanks to Google translation technology, information that was previously available only in German or Polish – or Japanese and Russian – can now be located and read in English and Hebrew. Outgrowth of an exec’s “20% time” How did Google get involved with Yad Vashem? Outgoing top Google executive Jonathan Rosenberg visited the institution several years ago and was immediately struck by the amount of information there – and how much of it wasn’t online. He decided to help streamline the organization’s online presence as part of his “20% time,” which Google encourages all employees to do. “It’s sort of like an incubator inside the corporate structure,” Matias says of the concept. “Programmers spend 20%

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of their time on a project that has nothing to do with their day-to-day work, coming up with new ideas and products. Many of Google’s great ideas have come out of the 20% program,” – like the Yad Vashem project, which was unveiled on January 26 in honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day. Several years ago, the search

available online, we provide an alternative to anyone who is interested in the truth.” Centers in Tel Aviv and Haifa Google’s two research centers in Israel – in Tel Aviv and Haifa – have helped develop many of the popular tools and services the search engine offers, such as Autocomplete, where the search box suggests terms when you type in a few letters; and Live Results, where users get automatically updated information about sporting events, ski conditions and other constantly changing situations. Google Israel also developed YouTube Annotations, which allows video uploaders to put text notes and links on scenes to enhance the user experience. “It’s pretty rare for Google to have two development centers in such close proximity as it does here – Haifa and Tel Aviv aren’t that far away from each other,” Matias says. “Israel has a strong reputation as a high-tech innovation center, and Google made a strategic decision to locate here. There is a wonderful match between the Google culture of innovation and the entrepreneurial culture here in Israel that encourages the development of ideas from the bottom up. It’s a philosophy Google understands and respects, and finds among many startups in Israel,” he adds. In the case of Yad Vashem, Google has put that spirit of innovation to work for the benefit of the Jewish people around the world. Source: The Embassy of Israel to the United States

There is a wonderful match between the Google culture of innovation and the entrepreneurial culture in Israel that encourages the development of ideas from the bottom up. It’s a philosophy Google understands and respects, and finds among many startups in Israel.

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engine giant set up Yad Vashem’s YouTube channel. The site went live in April 2008, on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, with channels in English and Arabic. The English channel contains testimonies from Holocaust survivors, archival footage, historians’ lectures, footage from visits to Yad Vashem by President George W. Bush in January 2008 and Pope John Paul II in March 2000, as well as human-interest stories, such as family reunions. The Arabic channel has testimonies and archival footage with Arabic subtitles. In January 2011, Yad Vashem added a channel in Farsi. Said Yad Vashem chairman Avner Shalev: “Today, when there is so much disinformation and distortion easily

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Florida Holocaust Museum partners with Yad Vashem Shoah Victims’ Names Recovery Campaign

t. Petersburg, FL (Aug. 4, 2011) – The Florida Holocaust Museum is partnering with Yad Vashem, the Jewish people’s living memorial to the Holocaust, and with Jewish communities around the world in the campaign to recover names and identities of Holocaust Victims. In November 2004, Yad Vashem launched the Central Database of Shoah Victims’ Names onto its website, www. yadvashem.org. The Database, a revolutionary milestone in Holocaust remembrance, enables users to search for names, photographs and brief histories of over four million Holocaust victims as well as submit additional names and photos online. Millions of names are still unidentified. The International Campaign to recover unknown names is underway around the world. The Florida Holocaust Museum is proud to be a part of this important project and calls on community members to participate in this critical effort. “The memory of millions of Holocaust

victims will pass into oblivion as those that remember them leave us,” warns Avner Shalev, Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate. “Now is the time for the Jewish people to work together to register the unrecorded names.” Over the years many survivors have refrained from dealing with their wartime experiences because the memories were so painful. We have discovered time and again that most survivors have a strong psychological need to commemorate the people who they lost but if they have not done this yet, they need assistance with this task now! Call for names Community members who know names of Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust are requested to submit them by calling Urszula Szczepinska, Curator of Education and Director of Research at the Florida Holocaust Museum, at 727.820.0100 x241 (assistance will be provided with filling out the forms).

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A new online video (www.youtube. com/watch?v=XGYxLWUKwWo) featuring Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Danny Ayalon, who explains where the terms “West Bank,” “occupied territories” and “67 borders” originated and how they are incorrectly used and applied, has already been viewed by over 330,000 (as of August 15) worldwide. “For too many years, our public diplomacy has been mainly based on a ‘peace narrative,’ where Israeli officials talk about how much we are willing to concede for peace,” Ayalon said. “While we do all we can do promote peace, it is time for Israel to return to a ‘rights-based diplomacy’ and talk about the facts, rights, history and international law which are little known but give a dramatically different viewpoint to what is currently accepted.” Chief Palestinian negotiator Dr. Saeb Erekat claimed in an official PA press release that Israel was accepted to the UN on the basis of UN General Assembly Resolution 181. Ayalon responded: “This false claim shows that Erekat misconstrues international law and its system, proving exactly how misguided the Palestinian attempt to have their unilaterally declared state recognized at the UN really is. Israel was admitted as a full UN member in 1949 by UN General Assembly Resolution 273, after a recommendation by the Security Council, because it met the criteria of statehood and signed armistice agreements with its neighbors, something the Palestinians should bear

in mind before they further their confrontational plan towards September.” “I challenge any of the Palestinian Authority political leadership to an open debate on all the issues ahead of September,” Ayalon added. (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

MINORITIES IN THE IDF

Non-Jews from the Muslim, Druse and Christian communities in Israel serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alongside their Jewish peers. After completing their basic training, these soldiers swear fealty to the State of Israel on a copy of the Quran or the New Testament instead of the standard Hebrew Bible. Israeli Arabs are not drafted – though some still do serve voluntarily. Israeli Druse number approximately 115,000, and the overwhelming majority of men proudly serve in the IDF. The Sunni Muslim Circassians (of whom around 4,500 live in Israel) also loyally serve in the IDF. While Israeli Bedouins are not obligated to serve, some 5-10% volunteer for army service, often as trackers. In addition, each year a few dozen Arab Christians volunteer to serve in the IDF. (Aryeh Tepper, Jewish Ideas Daily)

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ISRAELI INGENUITY POWERS GM’S CARS OF TOMORROW

General Motors, one of the world’s largest automakers, not only has an R&D facility in Israel, but an entire corporate structure in Herzliya. The mission of GM Israel is to develop the technologies that will make the car of tomorrow the best vehicle ever built. GM opened its Israel site in 2005 and expects about 200 people – mostly engineers – to be on board by the end of 2013. GM Israel is developing technology in five areas: advanced sensing and vision systems; human interface systems that adapt voice and touch technology for autos; wireless enabling, allowing a vehicle’s systems to use networks to ensure constant communication; infotainment; and vehicle control and robotics for driverless navigation. One of GM’s venture capital funds, located in Israel, invested in Israeli startup Powermat, which makes wireless charging mats for cell phones and other electronic devices. GM plans to include the mats in vehicles as soon as 2012, allowing drivers to easily recharge their handheld devices while on the road. (David Halevi, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

ISRAEL HELPS STEM GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS

As crops fail in Russia, as dust bowls replace fertile land in Asia and Central Africa, the issue of food security has leapt to the top of the world agenda. Israel, a desert nation, has developed a range of agriculture and water technologies that are already helping to feed the world. For decades, Israeli agriculture experts have been sharing their expertise with some of the poorest regions

on earth, creating sustainable self-sufficiency in food and water supplies. In recent years, Israeli expertise has been heavily in demand in India, Africa and China. Israel is also a world leader in desalination – converting salt water to fresh water for human consumption or irrigation. (Laura Kam, Ynetnews)

60,000 PALESTINIANS TO VISIT ISRAEL AS TOURISTS

More than 60,000 Palestinians are expected to visit Israel as tourists by the end of 2011, at least twice as many as last year, an Israeli defense official said. Permits are issued mainly to schools and summer camps wishing to take children to visit beaches and mixed Jewish-Arab cities in Israel. In 2010, 28,000 Palestinians were given permits to visit Israel. “We want Palestinians, especially young ones, to see another kind of Israeli, not only soldiers and settlers... Perhaps instead of demonstrating in September they’ll go to the beach,” the source said. Another popular destination is to see the wild animals at the Ramat Gan Safari Park, which has Arab-language tours. (Anshel Pfeffer, Ha’aretz)

ISRAEL, U.S. TO HOLD MASSIVE MISSILE DEFENSE DRILL

Israel and the U.S. will hold a largescale missile defense exercise in early 2012 aimed at improving operational coordination between both countries’ defense systems. Called “Juniper Cobra,” the exercise will include Israel’s Arrow 2 and Iron Dome as well as America’s THAAD and Aegis ballistic missile defense system. The purpose of

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81 U.S. CONGRESSMEN TO VISIT ISRAEL DURING RECESS

81 congressmen, about 20% of the U.S. House of Representatives, will visit during Congress’ summer recess. A delegation of 26 Democrats

headed by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) will be followed by two Republican ones, bringing a total of 55 Republicans. One Republican group will be led by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.). Half of the freshmen Republicans voted into office in 2010 will be making the trip, sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, a charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC. (Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post)

ISRAEL SAVES LITTLE HEARTS IN TANZANIA

A medical team from Israel’s Save a Child’s Heart has successfully performed the first ever pediatric open heart surgery in Tanzania. “There are about 200 sick Tanzanian children who will be examined by the Save a Child’s Heart team,” says

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Online Videos of the Month Understanding UN bias against Israel

In anticipation of the upcoming Durban III Conference in New York City, an international coalition of pro-Israel organizations has created an outstanding video explaining why the UN has become horribly biased against Israel – and blind to the world’s worst human rights violators. Take a look. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Mupoo1At8 and in less than 4 minutes, you’ll get an excellent (and shocking) lesson in UN history.

10 unknown facts about the West Bank

The pro-Israel organization Stand With Us recently released an informative 2-minute video entitled “10 Unknown West Bank Facts.” For an issue that often seems overly complex to observers, the points outlined in this video dispel a number of prevalent myths and assumptions. Visit either www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4f3wXwyZg or www.cicweb.ca/scene/2011/07/10-unknown-facts-aboutthe-west-bank/ and see how many of the ten you already knew, and how many are news to you.

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A game-changer in breast cancer detection Israeli device now in clinical trials avoids radiation, guesswork, discomfort and other downsides that make mammography an imperfect screening tool

arly detection is the key to improving breast cancer survival rates, but mammography is not the ideal method to accomplish this goal. On this point, medical experts across the globe agree. Not as clear is what could do the job without the disadvantages of mammography – which often causes pain or discomfort, emits radiation, cannot properly image dense breast tissue, relies on a radiologist’s interpretation of the image, and is not recommended for routine screening of women under age 40 or 50. Of several approaches being developed worldwide, an Israeli solution pioneered by electro-optical engineer Boaz Arnon holds particular promise in providing a game-changing device for early detection of breast cancer. Arnon’s mother, Ruth, succumbed to the disease in 2004. Through Real

Imaging, the company he founded in the patient from a distance of 70 centi2006, he was determined to offer an meters (25.5 inches), with no physical accurate alternative that would address contact or radiation, and we have develall issues of concern and still be cost- oped an automatic method that aims to effective. detect breast cancer early, easily and as Appropricheaply as possible.” ately named No more guesswork RUTH, the de“Physicians should be vice he inventhighly praised for their ed uses a new success rate in diagnostrademarked ing breast cancer with platform he the tools available toRUTH screens for breast cancer calls MIRA day,” says Arnon, “but without touching the patient (functional still, the death rate from Multidimensional Infra-Red Analysis). breast cancer is unacceptable.” Built on principles from existing techBreast cancer is by far the most nologies and mathematics, MIRA en- frequent cancer among women, with ables functional quantitative analysis an estimated 1.38 million new cancer of 3D and infrared signals emitted from cases diagnosed in 2008 (accounting cancerous and benign breast tissue. for 23 percent of all cancers), and is “Our solution is not sensitive to now the most common cancer both in age or breast density, and works with- developed and developing regions. out radiation,” says Arnon. “We image Though a medical doctor will over-

see screenings with RUTH, “automatic” is one of its most key features. Results will not have to be interpreted by human eyes, thanks to the device’s unique process of calibration using mathematical algorithms formulated from threedimensional models of hundreds of women with and without malignancies. The algorithms provide unprecedented accuracy, as Real Imaging has demonstrated in blind studies. “Our sensitivity results show 90 percent accuracy for women of all ages,” says Arnon. By comparison, mammography usually is about 80

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percent accurate, and not even that high in younger patients. “This is not guesswork; it is science. We have proof we can explain clinically that our method is working,” he says. More than 2,000 women have been involved in clinical trials for RUTH since 2007 at six Israeli hospitals – Hadassah-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem, Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, Beilinson Hospital and Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, and Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot. The entire procedure takes only a few minutes. “We now have the fifth generation of the RUTH device,” says Arnon. “Before the end of this year, we will probably have one [being tested] in Europe as well.” On sale as soon as 2012 The company aims to achieve CE approval this year, certifying that its product has met the health, safety and environmental requirements of the European Union, and will submit the product for approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the following year. “We hope to start sales next year,” says Arnon, whose previous major successful invention was a Lumio virtual keyboard that can be projected on a surface. He expects RUTH to cost less than mammography equipment but to be used, initially, as an adjunct to that existing methodology.

Dr. Akiva Tamir, head of the pediatric cardiology unit at Wolfson Medical Center in Israel. “I am checking over 20 children every day and we all are committed to doing whatever it takes to help them and save their lives.” 8 to 10 pediatric heart surgeries will take place in Tanzania. The rest of the children who need operations will be flown to Israel’s Wolfson Hospital – with all expenses paid by Save a Child’s Heart. (PRWeb)

The device is manufactured in Israel and the company of 30 employees is based in Airport City near Tel Aviv. Arnon reveals that the proprietary technology might have other useful applications, “but right now we’re concentrating on this one. If we succeed in this area, we will have achieved our goal.” Privately held until recently, Real Imaging raised $13 million from private investors in England, the United States and Israel. The firm is now being publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following a reverse merger in May. “We did quite a lot to bring this technology to reality,” says Arnon. The company’s management team includes people with expertise in manufacturing, physics, mathematics and finance, and is chaired by Prof. Moshe Many, vice chairman of TEVA Pharmaceuticals and president of the Ashkelon Academic College. Real Imaging’s scientific advisory board consists of two U.S. physicians – Edward Sickles, who served as chief of the Breast Imaging Section at the UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco for almost 30 years, and Michael Linver, director of mammography for X-Ray Associates of New Mexico and clinical professor of radiology at the University of New Mexico. Source: Israel21c – Innovation News Service

ISRAELI INNOVATORS BUILD NEW “SILICON VALLEY”

With a concentration of start-ups just behind that of Silicon Valley, Israel is becoming the new standard for hightech. Internet-related activities contribut-

ed $12.6 billion to the Israeli economy in 2009, representing 6.5% of GDP, according to a report from management consultancy McKinsey. The web economy has created 120,000 jobs, accounting for 4% of the country’s workforce. “Israel is the country with the most engineers in its population, and it ranks second behind the U.S. in the number of companies listed on NASDAQ,” said David Kadouch, product manager at Google Israel, which opened its R&D operation in 2007 and currently has 200 employees. Some 500 start-ups are created every year in the country, whose economy grew by 4.7% last year, compared to an average of 2.8% for other OECD-member countries. The OECD forecast for Israel in 2011 is 5.4%. (AFP-TerraNetLebanon)

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Falafel with Yoav It’s back! Come and enjoy a terrific kosher falafel lunch prepared by Yoav Cohen from noon - 1:00 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 11534 Palmbrush Trail, Bradenton. Cost is $4 a falafel. Call 941.752.3030 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Interesting Lives: Janty Lindsey The Interesting Lives program presents Janty Lindsey. Born in France and multilingual, she will speak of her travels from continent to continent and of the role of her large family on her life. Light refreshments are provided by the Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club. There is no cost to attend this program which begins at 1:15 p.m. at the temple, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Please call the temple office at 941.955.8121 for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Shabbat Service to commemorate September 11th It is hard to believe that a decade has passed since the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the Twin Towers. Temple Emanu-El will mark this solemn anniversary with a contemplative, meaningful Shabbat service of commemoration and remembrance. The community is invited to stand together as we recall those who perished on September 11, 2001; honor their sacrifice and the American spirit of resilience, liberty, courage and freedom; and offer our heartfelt prayers to God. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Call the temple at 941.371.2788 for more information.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

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Join Congregation Ner Tamid from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for its spiritual preparation for The Days of Awe. Hear the shofar, psalms, meditation and music. There will also be a dessert reception. Free and open to the public. Held at the congregation’s new location in Bradenton – The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W. For more information, call Elaine Mittler at 941.755.1231 or visit www.nertamidflorida.org.

Join the Jewish Women’s Circle (JWC) and hostess Jacquie Cohen and learn to create honey dishes for your Rosh Hashanah table using glass etching techniques. Make your wishes come true for the New Year. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for JWC members, $10 for nonmembers. To reserve your spot and for more information, please call Chabad of Bradenton at 941.752.3030.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Ladies Lunch & Learn

“Jewish Body - Jewish Mind”

Join Chanie Bukiet from noon - 1:00 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 11534 Palmbrush Trail, Bradenton, for a delicious lunch, and learn Tanya – psychology of the soul, based on the Kabbalah. Admission is free; sponsors: $100. Call 941.752. 3030 for more information.

Join the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism for a lecture by Dr. Mel Konner, an anthropologist who will take a look at his own people. His topic will be “Jewish Body - Jewish Mind.” Dr. Konner is a nationally recognized teacher, speaker and writer. He says, “Since ancient times Jews have had very clear ideas about their own bodies which have changed dramatically over three millennia with momentous consequences.” This free program will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd. As always, the public is invited at no charge. For more information, please call 941.929.7771 or visit www.chj-sarasota.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Van Wezel luncheon & backstage tour Executive Director Mary Benzel of the Van Wezel, the guest speaker at an NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) luncheon and tour, will speak about her experiences at the Van Wezel with a Q & A following. The Van Wezel, the world’s only purple seashell-shaped hall and landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation building, will open its secrets to members and guests. The backstage tour will include pointing out and describing selected pieces of artwork. Michael’s On East will provide a delightful luncheon at noon. Don’t miss this very special escape into the arts! Tickets are $20 for the luncheon and tour. Send name(s), address and phone number with a check (payable to NCJW) by September 7 to Sally Wood, NCJW Registrar, 574 Crane Prairie Way, Osprey, FL 34229. Pick up your ticket at the NCJW sign-in desk at the event. For more information, please call 941.342.1855.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El It’s the first Tot Shabbat of the season, and your family is invited! Join us for a festive Shabbat celebration for young Jewish and interfaith families. We’ll enjoy playground time, a bagel breakfast, age-appropriate Shabbat prayers, songs, and a story with Rabbi Brenner Glickman. Although Tot Shabbat is designed for families with children ages 1-6, all are invited. This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. at 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997.

“Standing Your Ground” Join the Sisterhood and Men’s Club of Temple Beth Sholom to learn about Gene Prokupets’ life in Russia for 30 years and as a Refusenik for six and a half of those years. His determination and bravery to live his life as he chose is remarkable. There is no cost to attend the program. All are welcome at 7:00 p.m. at Madeline Sainer Social Hall, Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Please contact Kyla Yungst at kgfy@aol.com or Anne Schimberg at 941.351.8632 for more information.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Antiques Roadshow Breakfast

Selichot, dessert reception and Israeli documentary

Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood member Bruce Zalkin presents an Antiques Roadshow-style program right here in Sarasota! Bring your antiques for him to appraise, and learn step-by-step how to sell your items on Internet auction sites like eBay – and how to fetch a great price. Beginners as well as more experienced Internet users and antiquers will enjoy the morning. The program begins at 10:00 a.m.; a deluxe bagel breakfast will be served at 9:30. All are welcome at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $5 deluxe bagel breakfast; program is free. For more information, please contact Neil Klaber at 941.921.2229.

Temple Sinai, located at 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road off Proctor between Beneva and Swift Roads, invites you to Selichot services beginning at 7:00 p.m. led by Rabbi Geoff Huntting and Chazzan Cliff Abramson. A dessert reception will follow after the service and before the showing of a powerful Israeli documentary, Precious Life, which is a microcosmic portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the story of a Palestinian family that struggles to keep their baby alive at an Israeli hospital with the generous support of an anonymous Israeli donor. Winner of the 2010 Israeli Film Academy Award and nominated in the Best Documentary category for an Academy Award, the film is “an enthralling and powerful rumination on mortality and morality.” A brief discussion with Rabbi Huntting will follow. The entire community is invited for both the service and the movie. Call 941.924.1802 for more information.

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Come join The PJ Library for a Sunday morning full of interactive reading for kids, Rosh Hashanah arts & crafts, Shalom Sesame DVD, face painting and much more! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled program! This event, which begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Federation Campus, 582 McIntosh Road, is open to the public and free with advanced registration or $5 at the door. Please bring gently-used children’s books – Jewish and secular – for the Federation’s Tzedakah project. To register, please visit www.jfedsrq.org or contact Mary Everist at meverist@jfedsrq.org or 941.371.4546 x119.

Men’s Club Beach Barbeque and Lox & Learn Temple Beth El Bradenton’s Art Robbins Men’s Club will host its annual Coquina Beach Barbeque combined with its monthly “Lox & Learn” hosted by Jerry Shames. This event, which begins at 1:00 p.m., is a wonderful day of food, games, music and swimming. Start off the day with a lively discussion and then enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun! Cost is $5 per person. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 941.755.4900.

Celebrate Havdalah & Selichot Join the Temple Beth El family at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly Havdalah Service – this month at the synagogue, 4200 32nd Street West – followed by our warm and moving Selichot Service that prepares us for the upcoming High Holy Days. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 941.755.4900.

Selichot service and dessert reception On the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah, Jews all over the world intensify their High Holy Day preparations by participating in the Selichot service. This spiritual, introspective evening encourages us to examine our deeds of the past year and focus on the year ahead. Join us for a beautiful Selichot service created and conducted by Rabbi Brenner Glickman. The service is preceded by a welcoming, elegant reception of delicious homemade desserts. All are welcome at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please call 941.371.2788.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Sisterhood meeting & lunch Join Temple Beth El Bradenton’s wonderful Sisterhood as it starts off the year with its first meeting after the summer break. Come hear about all the events it has planned and then enjoy a wonderful lunch. Cost is $7 per person. Temple Beth El Bradenton is located at 4200 32nd Street West. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 941.755.4900. Benefiting

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Family Erev Shabbat Service Join Temple Beth El Bradenton at 7:30 p.m. for its monthly family Erev Shabbat Service. This is also the night to bring your “pushke” jar money (in a baggie – keep the jar at home). Temple Beth El Bradenton is located at 4200 32nd Street West. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 941.755.4900.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Rosh Hashanah Family Fun Day: Honey Cake Bake-Off

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Join the Chabad Hebrew School (CHS) and bring family and friends to bake and decorate your own family honey cake for Rosh Hashanah! This program is the first in a series of four Family Fun Days that Chabad Hebrew School holds throughout the year. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Chabad Jewish Center, 11534 Palmbrush Trail, Bradenton. Admission is free to CHS students and families; $5 for guests. Call 941.752. 3030 for more information.

“Movie and a Meal” Join the Temple Beth El social activities committee for the very popular “Movie and a Meal.” The movies chosen are always thought provoking. Stay for the discussion and the “the meal” following the film. Cost is $7 per person. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton, 4200 32nd Street West. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 941.755.4900.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Rosh Hashanah Dinner Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a gourmet four-course dinner on Rosh Hashanah Eve. Apple and honey and other traditional Holiday foods will be served along with song and words of inspiration. The dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. Cost: $25/adult, $12/child, $60/family. RSVP required at 941.493.2770.

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Celebrate the first night of Rosh Hashanah with family and friends at the Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner at Chabad Jewish Center, 5712 Lorraine Rd., Bradenton. The dinner will take place immediately after services (which begin at 7:30 p.m.), and will feature delicious foods customarily eaten on Rosh Hashanah. Cost: $25/adult, $18/child (3-12). There is no charge for seats. Donations are appreciated. RSVP by September 21. Call 941.752.3030 for more information.

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Rosh Hashanah: It’s never too late to get it right! By Amy Hirschberg Lederman

ow many times have you been on a car trip with a small child and a squeaky, somewhat irritable voice emerges from the back seat only to ask: “Are we there yet?” From the earliest of ages, we tend to view life not so much in terms of where we are at any given moment, but where we want to be or think we should be. This point hit home on a trip my family made one August to San Diego. Armed Amy Hirschberg Lederman with a cache of books, Game Boys, headphones and CDs, they entered the car like soldiers settling in for a siege. Silly me, I actually thought we’d use the road time to talk. But the car ride was just a means to an end; it had to be endured in order to get to the beaches and boogie boards they were ultimately after. I think a lot about that trip during the closing days of August. Not because it is unbearably hot in Tucson and the beaches of San Diego would be a welcome respite. But because during the Jewish month of Elul, the 30 days preceding Rosh Hashanah, we are challenged as Jews to think about where we are right now, where we have been in the past year and where we want to go in the coming year – as individuals, as a family, as a community and as members of the world. The Jewish tradition teaches that Rosh Hashanah marks the birth of the world and the creation of humankind. But rather than being a holiday of Jewish history, it is really a holiday of per-

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sonal history. Rosh Hashanah presents us with the opportunity every year of our lives to engage in meaningful questioning and introspection that can become the catalyst for personal renewal. We link ourselves to the first Creation because we are ‘reborn’ through the efforts we take to renew ourselves spiritually in positive ways. Rosh Hashanah tells us in no uncertain terms that for Jews, it’s never too late to get it right. Rosh Hashanah is like an annual performance review of the soul. In most jobs, performance is evaluated regularly to determine if we are eligible for a raise. During the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are asked to evaluate ourselves to see if we have met our spiritual goals, to see if we are eligible for a ‘spiritual raise.’ We ask ourselves: What am I doing with my life? Am I accomplishing what I set out to do? Where have I failed, where have I succeeded? What do I want to change? Can I be a better person, a more compassionate friend, a more caring daughter, a more attentive father, a more supportive spouse? This type of hard questioning is called a Heshbon Nefesh, an accounting of the soul. But here comes the trick question: Is there anything we can actually do to guarantee becoming a better person? Can we take steps now to get the spiritual raise we seek in the coming year? An answer I’ve found that reflects the spirit of the holiday as well as the essence of Judaism itself is this: We can add a mitzvah (Hebrew for commandment) every year to our life. Judaism doesn’t expect us to do everything at once but encourages us to question, seek and grow throughout our lives. We can raise ourselves one

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Hebrew? Do you wish you didn’t gossip so much? Is there someone who is step at a time if we commit to do- ill that you should visit? If you have trouble choosing what ing one of 613 commandments every Rosh Hashanah. They cover the broad- mitzvah you want to do, consult a rabbi, est spectrum imaginable – from ritual teacher or respected friend or buy a good book on basic Judaism Rosh Hashanah tells us in no and begin to explore your uncertain terms that for Jews, options. Don’t let lack of knowledge or the feeling it’s never too late to get it that you won’t do it right right. Rosh Hashanah is like get in your way! My family has been an annual performance review adding a mitzvah a year since our children were of the soul. little. One year we deobservance to family and community cided to light candles and make Shabrelationships to business dealings – and bat every Friday night. Another year we you don’t have to be ‘religious’ or even took the plunge and kashered our home. particularly knowledgeable to begin. Some commitments took more time and Just look around you – in your effort but every decision we made has home, at your work place or with added to the richness of our Jewish exyour friends – to determine what it is perience and brought us closer as a famthat you want to improve upon in the ily. And with each new year we hope to coming year. Do you want to help improve ourselves – one mitzvah at a others more? Would you like to learn time. Amy Hirschberg Lederman (www.amyhirschberglederman.com) is an awardwinning author and syndicated columnist, international speaker, Jewish educator and attorney. Her second book, One God, Many Paths: Finding Meaning and Inspiration in Jewish Teachings, won the 2009 Best Book on Religion and Spirituality from the Arizona Book Publishing Association. Amy will serve in a scholar-in-residence capacity for The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee this year. Stay tuned to The Jewish News for information about upcoming programs.

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Temple Beth Israel is Here for You. High Holy Days Service Schedule

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE & LUNCH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at 10:30am

S’lichot Saturday, September 24, 7:30 pm

Kol Nidre Friday, October 7, 8 pm

YOM KIPPUR & KOL NIDRE SERVICE

Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 28, 8 pm

Yom Kippur Saturday, October 8, 10 am Memorial Service 4 pm

MEMORIAL & CLOSING SERVICE AND BREAK THE FAST

Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 29, 10 am

Sukkot Thursday, October 13, 10 am

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 at 7:30pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 at 3:00pm

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MUSIC BY THE HUMANAIRES CONDUCTED BY DAVE BERMAN

Friday, October 21, 10 am

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz will conduct services with Music Director Dr. Ann Stephenson Moe and Cantorial Soloist Robert Marinoff.

For information, call 929-7771 or visit www.chj-sarasota.org. ALL SERVICES HELD AT UNITY, 3023 PROCTOR ROAD, SARASOTA

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Symbolism of the shofar By Rabbi Shraga Simmons (www.aish.com)

uring the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, notice there are three distinct sounds: 1. Tekiah – one long, straight blast 2. Shevarim – three medium, wailing sounds 3. Teruah – nine quick blasts in short succession Let’s examine each of these shofar sounds, and see how they relate to the different themes of Rosh Hashanah. The Tekiah sound Rosh Hashanah is the day of appreciating who God is. We then internalize that understanding so that it becomes a living, practical part of our everyday reality. God is all-powerful. God is the Creator. God is the Sustainer. God is the Supervisor. In short, God is King of the Universe. But for many of us, the idea of a “king” conjures up images of a greedy and power-hungry despot who wants to subjugate the masses for his selfish aims. In Jewish tradition, a king is first and foremost a servant of the people. His only concern is that the people live in happiness and harmony. His decrees and laws are only for the good of the people, not for himself. (see Maimonides, Laws of Kings 2:6) The object of Rosh Hashanah is to crown God as our King. Tekiah – the long, straight shofar blast – is the

sound of the King’s coronation. In the Garden of Eden, Adam’s first act was to proclaim God as King. And now, the shofar proclaims to ourselves and to the world: God is our King. We set our values straight and return to the reality of God as the One Who runs the world... guiding history, moving mountains, and caring for each and every human being individually and personally. Maimonides adds one important qualification: It isn’t enough that God is MY King alone. If ALL humanity doesn’t recognize God as King, then there is something lacking in my own relationship with God. Part of my love for the Almighty is to help guide all people to an appreciation of Him. Of course this is largely an expression of my deep caring for others. But it also affects my own sense of God’s all-encompassing Kingship. The Shevarim sound When we think about the year gone by, we know deep down that we’ve failed to live up to our full potential. In the coming year, we yearn not to waste that opportunity ever again. The Kabbalists say that Shevarim – three medium, wailing blasts – is the sobbing cry of a Jewish heart – yearning to connect, to grow, to achieve. Every person has the ability to change and be great. This can be accomplished much faster than you ever

dreamed of. The key is to pray from the bottom of your heart and ask God for the ability to become great. Don’t let yourself be constrained by the past. You know you have enormous potential. At the moment the shofar is blown, we cry out to God from the depths of our soul. This is the moment – when our souls stand before the Almighty without any barriers – that we can truly let go. The Teruah sound On Rosh Hashanah, we need to wake up and be honest and objective about our lives: Who we are, where we’ve been, and which direction we’re headed. The Teruah sound – nine quick blasts in short succession – resembles an alarm clock, arousing us from our spiritual slumber. The shofar brings clarity, alertness, and focus. The Talmud says: “When there’s judgment from below, there’s no need for judgment from above.” What this means is that if we take the time to construct a sincere, realistic model of how we’ve fallen short in the past, and what we expect to change in the future, then God doesn’t need to “wake us up” to what we already know.

God wants us to make an honest effort to maximize the gifts He gave us. You aren’t expected to be anything you’re not. But you can’t hoodwink God, either. The reason we lose touch and make mistakes is because we don’t take the time every day to reconnect with our deepest desires and essence. The solution is to spend time alone every day, asking: Am I on track? Am I focused? Am I pursuing goals which will make the greatest overall difference in my life and in the world? Make it a habit to keep in touch with yourself, and when Rosh Hashanah comes around, the alarm clock of the shofar won’t be nearly as jarring! Rabbi Shraga Simmons spent his childhood trekking through snow in Buffalo, New York. He holds a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He is the senior editor of Aish.com and the director of JewishPathways.com. He is also regarded as an expert on media bias relating to the Middle East conflict, and was the founding editor of HonestReporting.com. Rabbi Simmons lives with his wife and children in the Modi’in region of Israel.

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1. The preparatory month before Rosh Hashanah is called: A. Tammuz B. Elul C. Tishrei D. Slichot

6. The day after Rosh Hashanah is called: A. Fast of the Exile B. Diet Day C. Fast of Gedalia D. First Day of the Year

2. Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the second set of tablets on: A. Rosh Hashanah B. Yom Kippur C. Shavuot D. 17 Tammuz

7. The time period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is known as: A. The 7 Days of Unity B. The 10 Days of Teshuva C. The 11 Days of Abstinence D. The 14 Days of Amnesty (for overdue library books)

3. The shofar symbolizes: A. coronating God as King of the Universe B. the sobbing cry of a yearning heart C. an alarm clock, arousing the spiritual slumber D. all of the above

8. The famous prayer chanted at the outset of Yom Kippur is: A. Hatarat Nedarim B. Yizkor C. Kol Nidre D. Amidah

4. Another name for Rosh Hashanah is: A. Day of Revenge B. Day of Remembrance C. Day of Atonement D. Day Off of Work

9. One of Yom Kippur’s prohibited activities is: A. talking B. sleeping C. wearing leather belts D. wearing leather shoes

5. We dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah to: A. support locally grown produce B. symbolize our prayer for a sweet New Year C. find religiously acceptable ways to binge on holiday sweets D. give children an opportunity to sing Dip the Apple

10. If someone is in life-danger on Yom Kippur, they should: A. continue to fast, even at pain of death B. eat small amounts at a time C. eat normally, but skip dessert D. eat normally, but only when nobody is looking

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Have a honey of a New Year By Gene Sipe, Beekeeper

ith the approach of the New Year, we will be planning our holiday festivities and making the perfect selections for the table. Rosh Hashanah traditions include having meals with apples and honey, to symbolize a sweet new year. The use of apples and honey originated as a late medieval Ashkenazi tradition, but today it is almost universally acknowledged. Local apples are not an option, however selecting local honey Gene Sipe provides flavor options and health benefits, and contributes to the general well-being of local agribusiness. Florida honey is, by statute, only allowed to be labeled 100% Honey, if it truly has no other ingredients. Raw honey is straight from the comb to the jar without processing and/or homogenization. Processing reduces the health and nutritional benefits to you and your holiday companions. Just as raw veggies from the farm are healthier, so too is raw honey from your local beekeeper. Local honey comes in a variety of flavor nuances, depending on the time of year of the nectar flow and the plants in bloom. As I write this article, palmetto palm is in full bloom and palmetto has a uniquely distinctive flavor. Since the flavor changes as the various blossoms open, another benefit to obtaining your honey from a local beekeeper is that you can ask what plants will be affecting the flavors you will be tasting in your honey. Honey is a natural preservative and as such does not spoil. Honey is easier

for you to digest than table sugar because the bees have already supplied their digestive enzymes. It is high in antioxidants and also has antibiotic properties making it common to many homeopathic remedies. Florida beekeepers are licensed by the state, and our apiaries are inspected annually. We employ European honeybees for crop pollination and honey production. By managing our hives we are able to minimize the spread of the Africanized bee population. Our bees provide a critical service to the farm industry and 30% of your veggies and all of your citrus is reliant on honeybee pollination. Honey is a kosher product. Honeybees are considered carriers and facilitators of the process of collecting nectar, converting it to honey and depositing it in the honeycomb. Subsequently, no hechsher is required for 100% pure honey.

As you consider your Rosh Hashanah honey, check the label, buy 100% pure local honey and enjoy the sweet flavor delights. At the same time, you will be consuming the healthiest product possible, supporting the local agricultural community and promoting the future survival of the European honeybee. Honey has been a part of the Jewish diet since Torah times. It was used by our sages to teach us the lesson that just as honey is hard to harvest and lasts a very long time, the more difficult a mitzvah is for us, the longer lasting its effect. L’Shanah Tovah!

Instructing young beekeepers

Gene Sipe lives with his wife, Andy, in Fort Myers. They are members of the Jewish Federation of Collier County and the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties.

Jewish Center of Venice Celebrate the High Holidays With Us Rabbi Daniel Krimsky and Marci Vitkus lead our High Holiday worship using the new Reform Prayer Book and featuring choral and instrumental music with both traditional and modern melodies. Call for information and schedules for all Holiday activities, including Selichot service and potluck supper, children’s and memorial services, Holiday Luncheon, and Yom Kipper Break Fast. Tickets for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services are available.

We are a warm, friendly and independent congregation coming together from all over the country and many different Jewish backgrounds. We welcome interfaith families and anyone interested in Judaism. We offer weekly Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, social events, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Religious School, adult education, as well as Bar/ Bat Mitzvah preparation.

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The lighter side of the High Holidays Squirrels A small town had two churches, Presbyterian and Methodist, and a synagogue. All three had a serious problem with squirrels in their building. Each in its own fashion had a meeting to deal with the problem. The Presbyterians decided that it was predestined that squirrels be in the church and that they would just have to live with them. The Methodists decided they should deal with the squirrels lovingly in the style of Charles Wesley. They humanely trapped them and released them in a park at the edge of town. Within three days, they were all back in the church. The Jews simply voted the squirrels in as members. Now they only see them at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Playing golf The rabbi was fed up with his congregation. So, he decided to skip the services on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, and instead go play golf. Moses was looking down from heaven and saw the rabbi on the golf course. He naturally reported it to God. Moses suggested God punish the rabbi severely. As he watched, Moses saw the rabbi playing the best game he had ever

played! The rabbi got a hole-in-one on the toughest hole on the course. Moses turned to God and asked, “I thought you were going to punish him. Do you call this punishment?!” God replied, “Who can he tell?” Kol Nidre Gottlieb called his rabbi and said, “I know tonight is Kol Nidre, but tonight the Yankees start the playoffs. Rabbi, I’m a lifelong Yankee fan and have to watch the Yankee game on TV.” The rabbi responds, “Gottlieb, that’s what VCRs are for.” Gottlieb is surprised. “You mean I can tape Kol Nidre?” In the Army of God on the holidays A friend was in front of me coming out of the synagogue one day, and as always the rabbi was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The rabbi said to him, “You need to join the Army of God!” My friend replied, “I’m already in the Army of God, rabbi.” The rabbi questioned, “How come I don’t see you except for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?” He whispered back, “I’m in the secret service.”

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High Holiday Seating Request Form During the last holiday season, many individuals expressed concern over the seating arrangements in the synagogue. In order for us to place you in a seat which will best suit you, we ask you to complete the following questionnaire and return it to the synagogue office as soon as possible. 1. I would prefer to sit in the... (Check one:) __ Talking section __ No talking section 2. If talking, which category do you prefer? (Indicate order of interest:) __ Stock market __ Sports __ General gossip __ Specific gossip (choose:) __ The rabbi __ The cantor __ The cantor’s voice __ What others are wearing __ Your neighbors __ Your relatives __ Presidential election 3. Which of the following would you like to be near for free professional advice? __ Doctor __ Dentist __ Nutritionist __ Psychiatrist __ Chiropractor __ Stockbroker __ Accountant __ Plumber __ Golf pro [tentative; we’re still trying to find a Jewish one]

4. I want a seat located (indicate order of priority:) __ On the aisle __ Near the exit __ Near the window __ Near the bathroom __ Near my in-laws __ As far away from my in-laws as possible __ As far away from my ex-in-laws as possible __ Near the pulpit __ Near the Kiddush table __ Where no one on the bimah can see/ hear me talking during services __ Where no one will notice me sleeping during services __ Where I can sleep during the rabbi’s sermon [additional charge] 5. I would like a seat where: __ I can see my spouse over the mechitza __ I cannot see my spouse over the mechitza 6. Please do not place me anywhere near the following people: (Limit of six; if you require more space, you may wish to consider joining another congregation.) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Your name:____________________ Building fund pledge: $________________________

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Why do Jewish holidays begin at nightfall? By Aron Moss (www.chabad.org)

his question touches upon a fascinating concept – the passage of time. According to the Jewish calendar, not only Jewish holidays begin at nightfall, but every day does. This is based on the story of creation in Genesis, where at the end of each day it says, “And it was evening, and it was morning; day one,” “And it was evening, and it was morning; the second day,” etc. By mentioning evening before morning, the Torah defines a day as beginning with the evening, followed by the morning. This definition of the passage of time is not only relevant to how we set up the calendar. It has profound implications as to our attitude to life itself. Everyone agrees that life is full of ups and downs. We go through periods where the sun is shining upon us and we feel on top of the world, only to turn a corner and be faced with difficulties and obstacles that drag us down. But it isn’t long before something pleasant comes

our way to pick us up again. The question is: which one wins the day, the ups or the downs? In other words, is life a series of disappointments dotted by the occasional glimmer of hope, only to be crushed by another surge of gloominess? Or are we on a journey upwards, with challenges along the way to make us even stronger in our quest for enlightenment? Does darkness extinguish light, or does light conquer darkness? Does night follow day or day follow night? The Jewish view is clear. “And it was evening, and it was morning.” First the night, then the day. Darkness is a pathway to the sunrise hiding behind it. A challenge comes our way only to help us tap in to and reveal our inner powers that have until now remained unfathomed. That’s Jewish time – the comfort in knowing that no matter how dark it may seem, it is light that will have the last word.

We hope you are enjoying this special High Holidays features section. We plan on having special sections for Chanukah and Passover in the appropriate issues as well. If there’s something you’d like to see in those sections, please send an email to jewishnews@comcast.net.

High Holidays Quiz answers 1. The preparatory month before Rosh Hashanah is called: C. Elul – During the month of Elul, we prepare for Rosh Hashanah by introspecting, and adding Slichot and Psalm 27 to our prayers. 2. Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the second set of tablets on: B. Yom Kippur – Following the sin of the Golden Calf, Moses pleaded with God to forgive the people. On Yom Kippur, atonement was achieved and Moses brought the second set of Tablets down from Mount Sinai. From that day forward, every Yom Kippur carries with it a special power to cleanse our mistakes. 3. The shofar symbolizes: D. all of the above – Tekiah (one long, straight blast) is coronating God as King, Shevarim (three wailing sounds) is a sobbing cry, and Teruah (quick blasts) is like an alarm clock. 4. Another name for Rosh Hashanah is: B. Day of Remembrance – Rosh Hashanah is called the Day of Remembrance because it recalls the story of Isaac’s near-sacrifice, which occurred on Rosh Hashanah. On this day, God recalls all our deeds, and those of our ancestors, to pass judgment on the coming year. The Torah refers to this day as “Zicharon Terua” (a memorial with the blowing of horns). (Leviticus 23:24) 5. We dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah to: B. symbolize our prayer for a sweet New Year – Rosh Hashanah meals include apples and honey to symbolize a sweet new year. 6. The day after Rosh Hashanah is called: C. Fast of Gedalia – The Fast of

Gedalia occurs the day after Rosh Hashanah, from dawn until dusk, to lament the assassination of a righteous Jew named Gedalia, who was appointed to administrate the Israelite territory. 7. The time period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is known as: B. The 10 Days of Teshuva – Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are encouraged to adopt a stricter measure of Jewish observance, and to generally conduct ourselves, especially interpersonally, in a more careful manner than during the rest of the year. 8. The famous prayer chanted at the outset of Yom Kippur is: C. Kol Nidre – The Yom Kippur prayers begin before sundown with the haunting melody of Kol Nidre. The Torah scrolls are removed from the Ark, and the chazzan (cantor) chants the Kol Nidre prayer three times, each with greater intensity. 9. One of Yom Kippur’s prohibited activities is: D. wearing leather shoes – One should not wear a leather shoe even if only a small part is made of leather, whether the sole, upper part of the shoe, or just the straps. Using other leather objects (belt, purse, etc.) is permitted on Yom Kippur. 10. If someone is in life-danger on Yom Kippur, they should: B. eat small amounts at a time – If someone is ill, and a doctor is of the opinion that fasting might pose a lifedanger, then the patient should eat or drink small amounts. A seriously ill person can eat as much as he needs if eating less would pose a danger. In such cases, one should always consult with a rabbi for guidance. Source: www.aish.com

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Traditional greetings

n the first night of Rosh Hashanah after the evening prayer, it is the Ashkenazi and Hasidic custom to wish Leshana Tova Tikoseiv Vesichoseim (Le’Alter LeChaim Tovim U’Leshalom),which is Hebrew for “May you (immediately) be inscribed and sealed for a good year (and for a good and peaceful life).” Shana Tova is the traditional greeting on Rosh Hashanah, which in Hebrew means “A good year.” Shana Tova Umetukah is Hebrew for “A good and sweet year.” Ketiva ve-chatima tovah translates as “May you be written and sealed for a good year.” The formal Sephardic greeting is Tizku leshanim rabbot (“may you merit many years”), to which the an-

swer is ne’imot ve-tovot (“pleasant and good ones”). Less formally, people wish each other “many years” in the local language. In Yiddish, it is common to wish someone gut-yor or “good year” on and around Rosh Hashanah.

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Sweet Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah By Dalia Hemed

he Jewish holidays are just around the corner. The first is Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish New Year. The Rosh Hashanah meal features sweet-flavored food to symbolize the cycle of life and our hope for a sweet new beginning. And none of the traditional Jewish Rosh Hashanah foods are more beloved than challah bread. Challah for Rosh Hashanah is formed into a ring. This symbolizes the cyclical nature of one year drawing to a close and another year beginning. Rosh Hashanah Challah is traditionally dotted with raisins and served alongside apples; both are dipped in honey to signify our hope for a sweet new year. INGREDIENTS bread dough 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water, divided 1 packet active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 egg 3 egg yolks 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose baking flour

egg wash 1 egg 1 tablespoon cold water 1/2 teaspoon salt optional 1 1/2 cups raisins Sesame seeds, poppy seeds PREPARATION Pour 1/4 cup of the lukewarm water (about 110F) into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 packet of active dry yeast and 1 tsp of sugar to the bowl, stir to dissolve. Wait 10 minutes. The yeast should have activated, meaning it will look expanded and foamy. Add remaining 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water to the bowl along with the egg and egg yolks, honey, canola oil and salt; whisk till blended. Begin stirring the flour into the bowl by half-cupfuls. When the mixture becomes too thick to stir, use your hands to knead. Continue to add flour and knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, not sticky. The amount of flour you will need to achieve this texture varies; only add flour until the dough feels pliable and “right.” If you plan to add raisins to the challah, incorporate

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them into the dough as you knead. Cover the bowl with a clean, damp kitchen towel; let it rise for 2 hours. Now your dough is ready to braid. Knead and roll to flatten the dough into a rough rectangular shape, about 1/2 inch thick. Use your hands to roll the dough from the bottom upward into one large, even strand, making sure to roll tightly to avoid air pockets. Roll the dough using both hands to smooth seams and create one large strand. Taper the strand at the ends by rolling the dough between your palms, then roll one end of the strand inward to create a spiral snail-shell shape. Continue rolling the strand in the same direction until the spiral is complete. Tuck the loose end of the spiral underneath the challah and pinch it tightly into the bottom, securing it. Apply egg wash. Cover the challah loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise 30 to 45 minutes longer. Remove the plastic wrap from the challah. Heat oven to 375F. The challah needs to bake for about 40 minutes.

Dalia Hemed, an Israeli native, learned to cook from her grandmother, whose name she was given. Her grandmother was a chef and restaurant owner in Israel, specializing in Sephardic and Moroccan-style cooking. Dalia took her grandmother’s recipes and improved on them with new ideas and methods of preparation. Her love of cooking has been her inspiration. Dalia specializes in unique as well as traditional Jewish cooking. Her festive dishes originate from Israel and the Middle East. Dalia’s recipes have appeared in L’CHAYIM, the monthly newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, since May 2011.

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Temple Sinai events Temple Sinai honored Bethany Leinweber: Near right: VP Education Sunny Brownrout, former VP Youth Education Kathy Stern, Bethany and teacher Illene Dyrda spoke of the Gan growing to a fully accredited school Far right: Barbara Hoch, Mickie Kaye, Diane Block and Joanne Trachtenberg in celebration of Bethany’s achievements in “growing the Gan (garden)”

The Women of Sinai Executive Board met in July to begin planning for their 20112012 season. The Sisterhood’s fundraising efforts benefit Temple Sinai’s Anchin Fund.

An outstanding contingent from Temple Sinai spent the summer at URJ Camp Coleman in Cleveland, Georgia.

Temple Beth Israel events TBI Members enjoyed dinner after early Friday night services.

A group from Temple Beth Israel enjoyed lunch at Treviso before attending Circus Sarasota’s “Grandma & Friends!” at the Historic Asolo Theater.

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First Annual Installation and Awards Dinner at Temple Emanu-El

Splash Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El

Laura Kramer helps Mason place star stickers on a poster depicting the American flag. This fun art activity was followed by an oneg of popsicles.

Above left: Rabbi Glickman congratulates “Volunteers of the Year” Ethel Gross, Dorothy Kirsner and Sharon Kunkel. May FisherCohen, Renee Gold, Michael Kennelly, and Lillian Treiser were also honored. Above center: Past “Volunteer of the Year” honoree Eunice Cohen and Amy Weinberger were among the 200 temple members and guests who gathered for the festive event. At left: The 2011-2012 Board, who were presented and blessed during the evening, give a thumbsup as they look ahead to another great year at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Beth Sholom events Summer Mah Jongg Tournament: Below: Event facilitators Hannah Gibbons, Gail Jagoda, Felicia Servetz, Anne Schimberg Near right: Players Elaine Barnatton, Amanda DeLeo, Maxine Dubin, Robin Witten Far right: Willie Walter with prizes she won

The Interesting Lives series at Temple Beth Sholom welcomed Dr. Alfred Golding (below), a New York native, who was a Professor of Theater at City College, studied Hebrew and Arabic, traveled extensively, and wrote three books about the Middle Eastern culture.

Temple Beth Sholom Schools Summer Camp was visited by the Sarasota County Little Naturalist program. Below: Kids learn about coastal habitats from Brie Ondercin At right: “If you Brought a Dog to School” parade celebrating fire safety

SaBra Hadassah planning session Cathy Reinitz, Claudia Dombrow, Joy Siegle and Barbara Segal joined SaBra Hadassah’s president, Janet Sulek (taking photo), to begin planning for Hadassah’s Centennial celebration which will take place in 2012.

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National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Board of Directors for 201112 at the Installation Luncheon at The Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch

West Coast Black Theatre Troupe provided entertainment at the luncheon. NCJW members are shown with the cast.

One of the many social groups enjoyed by Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) members is the “Sunsetters,” who take full advantage of the season and Siesta Beach. Above: Renee Crames and Barbara Shapiro deep in conversation At right: Marcy and Jim Moore enjoy the worldfamous sand Photographs by Barney Sack

Temple Beth El Bradenton celebrates Shabbat Temple Beth El Bradenton celebrated Shabbat with guest Cantor Michael Greenspan and his accordion accompanying the prayers. Near right: Cantor Michael Greenspan Far right: Cantor Alan Cohn, Mallory Rosenstein, Cantor Michael Greenspan

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September 2011