The Jewish News - May 2017 by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

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The power of music resonates throughout our community By Sandy Chase

“Even if the Jewish violinists have disappeared, I try to promise them that their legacy will be born again as the notes are played.” – Amnon Weinstein mnon Weinstein has exceeded his vow by resuscitating close to sixty Holocaust violins and sharing their owners’ legacies with thousands worldwide. During February, Amnon bequeathed a priceless gift to our community – especially our children. The Violins of Hope program, comprising concerts, conversations, and Holocaust educational outreach to more than ten public and private schools, continues to resonate. Because of such benefactors like Ros Mazur and other private and corporate sponsors, our community has experienced “…one of the most moving programs – if not the most inspiring – in my life and the history of this Federation.” Howard Tevlowitz, The Federation’s Executive Director continues, “The musicians and music were incomparable.” For Holocaust survivors Helen Glaser and Pieter Kohnstam, Violins of Hope evoked such emotions and memories. Silver Sponsors of this unforgettable program, the Glasers “...are thrilled that Amnon Weinstein and his son, Avshi, have breathed life into these violins. The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast alumni’s rendering of these classical works inspire us.” According to Pieter, noted author documenting his family’s escape, and catalyst behind bringing the Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit to our area: “Sarasota’s inaugural performance transported me to my early life. The music evoked memories of when I knew Anne Frank, a neighborhood friend and babysitter.... I’m especially grateful for this community’s

commitment to come together to promote music for peace.” Sharing Pieter’s gratitude is Barbara Rothman, a classical pianist, who attended Riverview’s “Conversations,” featuring Amnon and James Grymes, musicologist, professor and acclaimed author. Barbara says, “This mind-altering experience has inspired me…. How can music save our civilization?” Another memorable quote is from Jo Arora: “The voices of these violins were sweet with longing, strident with anger, and exultant with the joy of long-lost speech. I saw their glowing bodies, reborn by the skilled hands of the Israeli luthier. I heard these instruments sing, while imagining the plight of their silent owners. The music called to me over the lost years, with poignant eloquence.”

Amnon Weinstein prepares the violins for the Closing Night Concert at Temple Beth Sholom

Myrna Block, who attended “Music and the Eternal Spirit” at the First United Methodist Church, Sarasota, was enthralled by the young virtuoso musicians and overall experience. Musicians were also touched by this experience. Daniel Jordan, the Sarasota Orchestra Concertmaster, recalls his experience with the Auschwitz violin:

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Federation’s Overseas Granting Committee disburses $300,000 By Kim Mullins

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he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Overseas Granting Committee recently granted $300,000 to 20 projects that met The Federation’s mission of providing for Jewish people in need overseas. The committee included committee co-chairs Nelle Miller and Steve Lewis; and Renee Crames, Beth Del Pico, Gloria Feibus, Debbie Haspel, Lori Liner, Mark Lefton, Marlene Meyer, Martin Ross and Merrill Wynne. Nelle Miller had this to say about her experience with the committee: “It is such a privilege to work on one of the most vital initiatives that our FederaNON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT 167

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beauty of tone. As I continued to play, it was as if I were reawakening the past and giving a vehicle of expression to that era.” Although Daniel usually plays on a 1695 Guarneri violin, he noted that the Auschwitz violin, although different, was just as exciting to play. “There was the weight of history that brought an emotional and spiritual connection to the sounds I played. It was as if history added voice to the violin, which translated into a unique quality of sound.” Virtuoso Shlomo Mintz feels honored to be part of Amnon’s project. “I get a chance to pass on the sounds of darkness and war to the sounds of light and sounds of Never Again! Playing these instruments is an extraordinary testament to and for someone just fighting for life. Violins of Hope carries the message of peace.” Maestro Andrew Lane, Principal Pops Conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra, found himself trying to envision what it was like for these musicians, “...the sadness and suffering they must have endured, but I also had a profound understanding of the joy and hope these instruments must have brought them at a time when they needed it the most.” Niv Ashkenazi and Hannah Tarley, two featured Perlman Music Program/ Suncoast alumni shared their feelings about the experience. According to Niv, who felt the deepest connection with the Auschwitz violin, “Its voice is elegant and composed, but it weeps on the inside. Its voice is pure yet filled with a desire to cry out.... Playing on these violins aroused chaotic feel-

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ings of sadness, anger and awe at the strength of those who survived. It also gave me a feeling of hope – hope that we will continue to tell these stories and keep alive the memory of what was lost.” Hannah says, “…what an incredibly profound experience! I grew up hearing stories of my mother’s family, who escaped mere hours before the Nazis invaded. Many of my father’s relatives were not so lucky.” She continues, “For the performances, I played on the Auschwitz, the Feivel Wininger and the two Klezmer violins: Bielski and Zimmerman. Playing each instrument was like speaking with a new person.” Hannah maintains, “The first time

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I tried the Auschwitz violin, everything around me stopped. Hearing the instrument sing and sharing those pure sounds was an unforgettable experience. Playing duets on the two Klezmer violins was amazing. It was an honor to step into those musicians’ shoes and make the instruments sing and dance. The aura of the Feivel Wininger violin is hard to put into words. Having performed on it, I felt like I was never alone. There was always a cloud of warmth surrounding me and the violin.” School personnel and public- and private-school band and orchestra directors were most appreciative. Collective themes included:  The compelling narrative and exceptional performances engaged my students on a personal level.  Students were moved by how music provided strength and hope.  It’s one thing to learn about the Holocaust. Seeing and hearing the instruments take it to another level.  An experience that crossed curricular boundaries of performing arts and social studies.

Amnon Weinstein, Niv Ashkenazi, Matthew Graybil, Avshi Weinstein, Hannah Tarley

 A memorial to the victims and a tribute to the violinists and their cherished instruments.  Violins of Hope has bolstered the curriculum.  The students have a greater understanding of the role music played in the Holocaust and how the lessons of music make us smarter. Middle- and high-schoolers displayed insight and maturity in theiro thank-you letters: i  Jacob, a violist says, “It gave meb a sad and heartbroken feeling tow learn that most people were killedo or separated from their families.a Also, I never knew people playedd instruments in the concentrationi camps.” n  After playing one of the violins,U David said, “I can appreciate theS importance of preserving themC and their stories for future generations.” w  Genevieve has a new perspectivem on “that dark period in history.” B  Rylee said, “You made me thinkp of how bad it was. Musicians hadi hope; you showed it.”  Joshua loved how Weinstein wasc determined to find these violinsm and restore them.   Khushi said, “These instruments not only sound beautiful but help us piece part of our history together.”  Anthony pondered, “Literally relics of the past were played and had such beautiful voices. The amount of history in those objects taught me a lot. I hope to learn more.” Violins of Hope has transformed us. Every note has empowered us by our experiencing vicariously the horror, courage and resolve. These violins embody hope – hope that hatred couldn’t extinguish.

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Overseas Grants...continued from page 1 Grants were made to the following organizations and programs:  American Committee for Lehosheet Yad: In-patient activities and support services - $12,000  American Friends of Jordan River Village: Creating a Future for Sick Children - $10,000  American Friends of Leket: Meal Rescue for Holocaust Survivors and Seniors in Need - $15,000  American Friends of Yad Eliezer: Feed a Baby - $10,000  American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: Material Relief for Elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union - $19,000  Chaverim Israel Family: Free Pharmacy program - $20,000  Galilee Medical Center: Underground Control Room for Emergencies - $14,000  Hand in Hand: Center for JewishArab Education in Israel: School in Kfar Saba - $18,000  Hatzolah: Ambulance for the Jerusalem Area Project - $15,000  Jerusalem College of Technology/ Lev Academic Center: Education for Ethiopians Program - $10,000  The Jewish Agency for Israel: Choosing Tomorrow La’ad $15,000  The Jewish Agency for Israel: Wings – Services for Lone Immigrant Soldiers - $18,000  Mote Marine Laboratory: Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Ben Gurion University of the Negev - $10,000

 NATAL: Israel Trauma Center for Victims of Terror and War: Clinical Trauma Treatment for Children in NATAL’s Clinical Unit - $15,000  Orr Shalom: Safety Net Program for At-Risk Babies - $15,000  A Warm Home for Every Soldier: Adoptive Families for New Immigrant Lone Soldiers - $15,000  Yad Ezra V’Shulamit: Feed a Baby program - $20,000  Yashar LaChayal: Needy Soldier Supply Closet - $15,000  ZAKA Search and Rescue: Emergency Disaster Preparedness $16,000  ZAKA Search and Rescue: Resilience Training in Belgium and France - $18,000 “Our committee reviewed 107 applications, with organizations seeking millions of dollars. In a totally collegial and respectful manner, we prioritized the top 20 proposals to receive our Federation grants. The process is indeed a resounding success. It is a privilege for me to serve with Nelle and the other dedicated members of our committee who serve together to represent the generosity and goodwill of our Federation community,” said Steve Lewis. More information about each of these grants and their impact will be included in future issues of The Jewish News. If you have any questions about these grants, please contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@ jfedsrq.org.

Serving the older adult population in SarasotaManatee By Bruce Udell

ne of the strategic priorities of The Federation’s Board of Directors was to assess the needs of the Jewish older adult population in Sarasota-Manatee. To that end, the board convened a committee, which I was pleased to chair. Over the course of a year, the committee worked with a number of organizations to gather data about this population, focusing on its needs and challenges. These organizations included JFCS, Aviva, 211 United Way Manasota, Age Friendly Sarasota, SCOPE and Brandeis Cohen Center. In addition, the committee met with area rabbis and reviewed resource materials published by Senior Blue Book and Senior Service Directory, a publication of the Sarasota County Aging Network. After completing its research, the committee made the following recommendations to the board:  Raising awareness of resources by disseminating information about available services to the Jewish community via The Jewish News

and other Jewish community publications, such as the JFCS and Aviva newsletters. This issue includes a full-page ad on the back cover containing various resources that address the needs of the older adult population. Information will be included in future issues of the newspaper as well.  Providing a higher level of services to the Jewish community by hiring a community chaplain through JFCS to visit hospitals and assisted living facilities.  Creating partnerships with general community organizations, such as those listed above, when necessary to fill a specific need.  Funding indigent burials. In recent months, two burials have been funded via a partnership between Federation, JFCS and Toale Brothers Funeral Home. The Federation will continue to work with other community Jewish agencies to adapt to the changing needs of older Jewish adults in SarasotaManatee.

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The Jewish Federation joins with major philanthropic foundations to support All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger Staﬀ Report

he summer months present a tough time for as many as 40,000 children in Sarasota and DeSoto counties who will struggle with hunger when school is out. All Faiths Food Bank launched its Campaign Against Summer Hunger to help feed children over the long summer months when they are most at risk of going hungry. When school ends, hunger begins. Now in its fourth year, the Campaign has relied on philanthropic leadership to provide funding and a platform for articulating the problem of summer hunger to the larger community. Gulf Coast Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, have been stalwart partners of the annual

summer Campaign since its inception. With generous investments of $25,000 toward the 2017 Campaign Against Summer Hunger, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, The Jewish Federation and the Barancik Founda-

tion each continue their legacies of incredible support for All Faiths Food Bank and its summer food programs. Powered by the leadership of these three philanthropic organizations, and combined with donations from individual philanthropists, All Faiths Food Bank announced a dollar-for-dollar challenge match at the annual kickoff of the Campaign Against Summer Hunger on March 29. Proceeds from the Campaign Against Summer Hunger will help feed the students in Sarasota and DeSoto counties who are enrolled in the free and reduced-price meal programs at public schools, and their young siblings. The number of children that this group represents is approximately 40,000. “Gulf Coast Community Foun-

dation has been a wonderful partner in helping us understand the problem of childhood hunger and creating the Campaign Against Summer Hunger,” said Sandra Frank, CEO of All Faiths Food Bank. “The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation have also supported the Campaign since its inception, and we are grateful for their generosity.” The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee will serve as a drop-off location for food donations throughout the summer. Please bring non-perishable donations to the Federation office (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) any time during normal business hours. On behalf of the children and families who will benefit from this important campaign, we thank you for your support.

Temple Emanu-El Golf Tournament beneﬁts synagogue and Victims of Terror Fund By Mark Sharﬀ

emple Emanu-El, in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, held a fantastic charity golf event on Sunday, March 26 at The Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota. This wonderful fundraiser was planned and run by the Brotherhood and Sisterhood organizations of Temple Emanu-El. Eighty golfers enjoyed a scramble golf format followed by a delightful lunch buffet, awards ceremony, raﬄe drawings and a silent auction. Firstplace winners with the lowest net team score were Doug Popp, Michael

Fineman, David Millstone and Steve Oppen. The event proceeds of $25,000 will go to projects at Temple EmanuEl and The Federation. The Federation has designated money to support the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Victims of Terror Fund which offers assistance to terror victims’ families so they can start the process of healing. Thanks go out to the major sponsors: Allegiant Private Advisors/Marty Kossove and BMW of Sarasota. A total

of 40 sponsors donated $18,000 toward the event. An additional 100 businesses and individual donors provided prizes for the raﬄe and gifts at the silent auction. Many thanks to the 27 volunteers who helped with registration and the many tasks throughout the day. Daryl Bayer, Sisterhood Co-President and Chair of the event stated, “This was our largest fundraiser of the year, and was so much fun for such great causes.”

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“How Six Days in June Changed Everything”

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Temple Emanu-El partner to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War. By Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman

n the first days of June 1967, the nations of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq had joined a military alliance against Israel. Some 465,000 Arab troops, 2,800 Arab tanks, and 800 aircraft surrounded the Jewish state. The United States and France imposed an arms embargo on the region, while Kuwait, Algeria and the Soviet Union sent massive supplies to their Arab allies. In the words of Iraqi President Abdur Raman Aref: “The existence of Israel is an error which must be rectified…. Our goal is clear: To wipe Israel off the map.” Israel well understood the danger. Although Israel had endured Arab aggression and threats since literally the day the Jewish state was born, this was something entirely different. “I believe we could find ourselves in a situation in which the existence of Israel is at great risk,” warned then-Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Yitzhak Rabin. “…I feel very strongly that the diplomatic-military chokehold around our neck is tightening, and I don’t see anyone else breaking it. Time is not on our side.” The State of Israel desperately hoped to save itself by launching a preemptive attack. On June 5, then-Prime Minister Levi Eshkol gave the order to strike Egypt. What happened in the next six days changed everything. Fifty years after the Six-Day War, we see how this period transformed the history of Judaism, Israel and the entire Middle East. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Israel Committee and Adult Education Committee of Temple Emanu-El are proud to sponsor an essential opportunity to

explore these six days and their legacy. “How Six Days in June Changed Everything: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Six-Day War” is a three-part adult education series based on the groundbreaking ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America) curriculum. Employing maps, timelines, chronologies, original speeches and documents, as well as guiding questions and resources for in-depth discussion, “How Six Days in June Changed Everything” looks back at those fateful days in 1967, through this intervening half-century – and forward to see where we go from here. It is an unparalleled opportunity for in-depth study, learning and exploration. The community is warmly invited to enroll in “How Six Days in June Changed Everything: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Six-Day War.” Classes will be held Fridays, June 2, 9 and 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. until noon, a delicious Israeli-style lunch freshly prepared by Brooklyn Catering will be served, and learning sessions will begin at noon. The June 2 and June 9 classes will take place at Temple Emanu-El, and the June 16 class will be held on The Federation Campus. The cost for the series is only $36 thanks to a generous grant by The Federation, and includes a student guide as well as lunch. Advance registration is required by Wednesday, May 17 in order to secure materials. Registration may be made at www.jfredsrq.org/events or by sending student names and payment to Temple Emanu-El, attention: Six Days in June, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.

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he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee provided scholarships for six college students, representing Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), New College of Florida (NCF) and Ringling College of Art + Design (RCAD), and eight high school students to attend the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., in March. Students had the opportunity to hear from Israel Prime Minister Ben-

jamin Netanyahu, Vice President Mike Pence, House Speaker Paul Ryan, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, and many U.S. Senators. The high school students were also tasked with lobbying our Congressman, Vern Buchanan, on BDS, foreign aid funding and Iran. Over the next few months, you’ll be reading about the students’ experiences at the conference.

Hillel students at the conference: Elly Bovamick (NCF), Brian Berkowitz (FGCU), Eric Cutler (FGCU), Director Jeremy Dictor, Guilermhe Cohen (RCAD), Alison Libby (NCF), Elana Beame (FGCU)

David Chaifetz, Sarasota lobbying group leader, briefs the teens before their lobbying appointment with Congressman Vern Buchanan

High school students at the Capitol: Harris Lichtenstein, Tomer Nissan, Phoenix Berman, Ian Sanford, Erica Lester, Camryn Cohen, Amanda Green, Gabriella Hazan, Alex Hanan

(In back) Harris Lichtenstein, Gabriella Hazan, Alex Hanan, Amanda Green, Erica Lester, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Ian Sanford, (in front) Camryn Cohen, Phoenix Berman, Jessi Sheslow

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FEDERATION NEWS

STEP participants visit Florida Gulf Coast University By Amanda Green

ally and Sam Shapiro shared a vision to work with The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee in creating a gateway for local Jewish teens to become engaged with their community, their Judaism and their connection to Israel. That vision became a reality with the creation of STEP – the Shapiro Teen Engagement Program. Highlights of the program include leadership training, Israel advocacy, opportunities to meet with community leaders, and scholarships to travel to Israel, the AIPAC Conference and more.

I’ve been thrilled to be a part of the program during this past year. One highlight happened in February when the STEP program took 20 teens, including myself, to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers to experience a typical Friday night on a college campus. The night was filled with prayer, activities, guest speakers and a lovely Shabbat dinner for both the STEP participants and the university students. We began the night with a Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony led by the rabbi who performs services for the FGCU students. The service was made even

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more meaningful by the warm reception we received from the college’s students. We continued the night with a delicious kosher Shabbat dinner while we got to know the students and hear about their Jewish experiences at FGCU. A few of them spoke about their experiences with sorority and fraternity chapters on campus, including Hillel. There was also a guest speaker who shared about the opportunity to go to Poland and Israel in the March of the Living program. To close out the night, we played a few fun trivia games and competed in a variety of categories with our new college friends. Overall, it was a great night and a wonderful way to experi-

ence Jewish life on a college campus. I know many of the STEP program participants look forward to spending similar Shabbats in college next year and in years to come. In the fall, I will be starting my first semester at Florida State University to study medicine and, hopefully, become a nurse. Inside and outside of the classroom, I look forward to using the leadership and communication skills I developed while participating in the STEP program. I will make it one of my goals to improve intercultural communications on campus and be an active member of the Jewish community at FSU. Amanda Green is a STEP Fellow and a senior at Pine View School.

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New Gulf Coast Hillel makes a positive impact on Jewish college students By Jeremy Dictor, Jewish Campus Engagement Associate

t has been an incredible year of growth for Jewish students on our Gulf Coast college campuses. With the creation of Gulf Coast Hillel, students now have a Jewish home away from home. Jewish holidays can be particularly difficult when students are away from home. Thanks to the generosity of so

many community members and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, Gulf Coast Hillel was able to host over 80 college students for this year’s Passover Seder. Gulf Coast Hillel partnered with Campus Ministries to create the firstever multi-campus interfaith Passover Seder. Students, faculty and staff from

New College of Florida and Ringling College of Art & Design gathered together on the Ringling College campus, at the beautiful new Alfred R. Goldstein Library. Attendees loved the experience so much, they asked to do it

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King David: One of the most enigmatic characters in the Bible By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva

avid, Israel’s most important king, is hailed as a hero: a military genius, musician, longreigning monarch and psalmist. But he was also human and had many character ﬂaws. Like Moshe Rabeinu (Moses our teacher), David was a humble shepherd, and the eighth and youngest son of Jesse of Bethlehem. David displays exemplary qualities of leadership as he unites a divided kingdom and builds the “City of David” (Jerusalem) during his reign of forty years. In one of his escapades, he serves as Israel’s hero as he slays the champion of the Philistines, the notorious Goliath of Gat. David is appointed to be court musician and armor-bearer for Israel’s first king, Saul, son of Kish. He becomes intimate friends with Saul’s son, Jonathan, and eventually

David succeeds Saul as king. Under David’s rule (circa 1010 to 970 BC) he reunites the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, battles and succeeds at vanquishing the surrounding enemies of the Jewish people. Ever the ladies’ man, he marries two of King Saul’s daughters, then succumbs to adultery by the beauty of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. He never could find true happiness. According to rabbinic understanding, King David was not the one to build the Lord’s House, the Holy Temple, although he prepared for it by establishing the City of David as the center of his monarchy. According to our tradition, however, he is designated by Heaven as the progenitor of the Messiah, an honor shared through the

grace of his grandmother, Ruth. Many prayers and songs in the biblical book of Psalms have headings that associate them with David. They are included in the siddur (prayer book) as part of our liturgy. Their actual authorship is uncertain. Islam’s Koran lists David as a prophet (Sura 6), noting in Sura 38 his repentance for his sin with Bathsheba. Michelangelo’s sculpture of David is considered a classic of Renaissance art. The Star of David, a Jewish symbol in recent centuries, appears on the ﬂag of the modern state of Israel. David has been portrayed many times in the movies by actors, including Gregory Peck (David and Bathsheba, 1951), Richard Gere (King David, 1985) and Max von Sydow (the TV movie Solomon, 2005).

Chabad of Venice will commemorate 50 years since Israel’s Six-Day War

ne fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Fifty years later, Israel continues to face numerous existential threats. Beginning Tuesday, May 9, Rabbi Sholom Schmerling of Chabad of Venice will offer a fascinating new sixsession course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) called “Survival of a Nation: Exploring Israel Through the Lens of the Six-Day War.” Commemorating 50 years since the Six-Day War, the course invites participants to experience a captivating account of what was, at the time, considered by many to be the most improbable and astonishing victory in all of military history. “Traditionally, Jews maintain a

fervent allegiance to Israel and also lobby against human rights violations around the globe,” said Rabbi Sholom. “This course explores the compatibility of these two values, examining Jewish perspectives on controversial human rights accusations leveled against Israel.” If Judaism is a religion of ideas, why do Jews care so much about land? Why does Israel perpetually raise the ire of the entire world? And what are the ethics of preemptive strikes and collateral damage? The course also inquires how Israel might protect itself against an enemy that uses human shields, and explores Jewish positions about Israel’s moral obligation concerning territories captured in the SixDay War.

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Florida Studio Theatre awards Tel Mond educator By Kate Alexander, Associate Director, Florida Studio Theatre

ami Philosoph, an educator from Israel, will receive the Outstanding Educator Award this year at the Florida Studio Theatre Young Playwrights Festival. The following is an excerpt from a heartfelt letter about her to the Sister Cities Association: Tami Philosoph, beloved Tel Mond educator, is retiring after a long and illustrious teaching career. She encouraged many Tel Mond students to participate in the Florida Studio Theatre Young Playwrights Festival. To say that Tami is a formidable educator is an understatement. When Florida Studio started the Write A Play pro-

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Beth Sholom Synagogue: The building of the Sarasota Jewish community By Kris Brzostek

This article is an excerpt of a research paper written by Ms. Brzostek, a student at New College of Florida. We felt it would be of interest to the community, but was too long to print in The Jewish News. To read the paper in its entirety, please visit www.jfedsrq.org/ tbshistory. n the 19th of July in 1928, the Sarasota Herald proudly published an article announcing the construction of a new ‘church,’ being built on the corner of North Washington Boulevard and Twelfth Street. This was a first for the reason, attested by the misnomer, that this building would become the Beth Sholom Jewish Community Centre and Synagogue, the first of its kind in the region. Though the history of Jews in the Manasota area at that time only spanned back fifteen years, the synagogue signified the first Jewish space

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in Sarasota, attracting families from as far as Palmetto and Arcadia. While the founders may not have foreseen this when they held their first service in the new building on Rosh Hashanah in 1928, today Sarasota and Manatee counties host thirteen synagogues of varying movements, with the area as a whole supporting thriving and vibrant Jewish life, coming in many forms and aimed at multiple levels. But the Jewish culture one would find on the Florida Southwest coastline would be vastly different if not for the formative years of communal establishment, if not for the efforts of the first members of the area’s first congregation, if not for Temple Beth Sholom. The formation of Beth Sholom The first acknowledged Jewish resident of Sarasota, Phillip Levy, moved to the region in 1913, only fifteen years prior to the foundation of the synagogue building. Most other founding members moved to the Sarasota area during the mid-1920s, drawn in by the real estate boom and the warmer climate, earning livings as merchants and shop owners. 1925 marked the first official Jewish social organization, the Jewish Community Centre of Sarasota, originally consisting of only twenty individuals. Their first meeting, at the Woman’s Club on Palm Avenue (now the main building of Florida Studio Theatre), attracted enough attention that plans for Yom Kippur services ensued, with the services in 1926 being held on the second ﬂoor of the old Tyler building, located on Third Street.

Though the locale could not be secured for services on Friday evenings, the High School on Main Street gave space for the informal services. High Holy Day services for the

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following year of 1927 occurred in the Women’s Club, with yahrzeit minyans held on occasion in the back rooms of Jewish-run stores. By this point, with regular attendance of services and a clearly active community, the creation of a synagogue became more and more attractive and necessary. The fundraising process was heavily aided by willing donations of Sarasota community members, both Jewish and Gentile. In terms of allocating specific funds, card parties, selling bricks and bonds in denominations of one to five hundred dollars were brainstormed. The largest singular fiscal contribution came from John Ringling, and building materials were donated by various builders. The land itself – the city lot – was donated by the city after being foreclosed on and deemed virtually worthless. To the community, however, it was a priceless opportunity, and the land would operate as a place of Jewish congregation and worship until the 1970s.

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Fertilizer technology plants pioneer in NASA Hall of Fame

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ushing envelopes isn’t just for test pilots at NASA. SarasotaManatee resident Ed Rosengthal’s agricultural creativity has been .so successful that it is getting ready to gtake its place in the Space Technology Hall of Fame, a program of the Space Foundation. A few years ago, Rosenthal reached out to NASA’s Space Alliance Tech.nology Outreach Program, or SATOP, gdesigned to help small businesses over-come technological challenges using e expertise derived from NASA. NASA helped with his testing and development of polymer coatings for time-release fertilizers for growing plants. His company, Florikan, has been improving and marketing these products to commercial greenhouse growers, and expanding more and more into home (yard) and field agricultural applications – and now he can add space to this growing list. “I figured if it works in Florida, it will work anywhere else...including space,” Rosenthal said. For years, plant researchers from Kennedy Space Center have been testing this fertilizer, named Florikan Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF), that is blended by Rosenthal’s company. Nearly three years ago, Dr. Gioia Massa, Veggie project scientist, reached out to Rosenthal and discussed how the Veggie team had been using a Florikan CRF

on the International Space Station (ISS) and asked if he would like to collaborate on a grant proposal for future Veggie experiments involving Chinese cabbage and dwarf tomatoes. “The Florikan Controlled Release Fertilizer provided all the nutrients for our plants to grow well,” said Dr. Gioia Massa. “It worked exceptionally well in our very unique conditions.” According to Dr. Ray Wheeler, a

plant physiologist with NASA, Florikan has been a great partner in helping develop specific fertilizer formulations that could improve growth of plants in the Veggie growth systems. “Controlled or time-release fertilizers have advantages for both commercial and home users,” said Wheeler. “With Florikan CRF, we now only require a single application, which can last for months. This technology avoids

Ed and Betty Rosenthal, founders of Florikan Fertilizer Corp., and Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA payload scientist for Veggie, observe ground control experiments in the Veggie Lab at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on February 16 (photo credit: NASA/Bill White)

Mazel Tov to Ed and Betty Rosenthal, founders of the Papa Ed and Mimi Rosenthal Organic Kibbutz Garden at the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School and the Community Remember Me Holocaust Organic Fruit Tree Orchard at Temple Beth Sholom, and the entire Florikan team, for this distinct honor!

rapid release of nutrients typical for most conventional fertilizers, which can leach through the soil and even get into waterways.” Florikan’s CRF fertilizers have been used for Veggie experiments on the ISS, and they will be used for the Advanced Plant Habitat that will ﬂy to the space station later this year. Back in Florida, Florikan set up its new CRF production facility in Bowling Green, providing new jobs to an economically depressed area of the state. “The induction of Florikan’s Staged Nutrient Release (SNR) Fertilizer into the 2017 Space Technology Hall of Fame is a prestigious award that exemplifies the kind of mutually beneficial innovative solutions that can be achieved when industry and government partner to solve common technical challenges,” said David Makufka, Kennedy’s Technology Transfer Program manager. Florikan, NASA Kennedy Space Center and SATOP will be inducted as Innovating Organizations into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. In addition, J.R. Simplot will be recognized with a commendation for the significant role it has played in allowing worldwide distribution of SNR Fertilizer, thus providing access of the product and its many benefits. Reprinted with permission from www. nasa.gov.

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n exciting new partnership between Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and JFCS will provide dedicated wellness and exercise classes for cancer patients, their family members and caregivers at the health system’s HealthFit center. The area’s only medically-certified fitness center, HealthFit currently provides about 70 exercise and wellness classes per week. But these will be the first that Sarasota Memorial’s oncology and fitness professionals designed specifically to combat the harsh side effects of cancer and promote personal wellness of patients, survivors, families and caregivers throughout their cancer journey. The classes – which began the week of March 26 – are free to all cancer patients and survivors, regardless of when and where they were treated, as well as their family members and caregivers, thanks to a community partnership between SMH and JFCS. SMH is providing the facility and operations of the wellness programs at HealthFit in its Center on Clark Road, while JFCS

is subsidizing the cost of HealthFit’s made cancer care one of its highest priorities in recent years, recruiting certified instructors and supplies for several new cancer subspecialists to the oncology programs. JFCS’ efforts were made possible the community and launching an onthrough the support and generosity of cology survivorship and rehabilitation the Gulf Coast Community Foundation program to help patients and survivors overcome pain, weakness, cognitive and its donors, as well as individual impairment and other challenges that donors. All of JFCS’ cancer support programs will continue to be fully opoften follow chemotherapy, radiation erational. JFCS President and CEO Heidi Brown said, “I am thrilled that we can expand our cancer support and wellness services through this partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This alliance further increases our visibility in the community and allows us to help more people, which is at the heart of our mission.” The classes also were a good fit for Sarasota Memorial, which recently approved building a comprehensive cancer center on its main campus. Lorrie Liang, COO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Heidi Brown, JFCS President and CEO The health system has

Sue Huntting “Raising the Bar” at Temple Sinai

t an event on April 7, Temple Sinai honored Sue Huntting, Temple Sinai Religious School Director, who retires this spring. The event was also Teacher Appreciation night, which celebrates the outstanding contribution of the religious school teachers. The theme for this Erev Shabbat L’Morim Service was “Raising the Bar.” With 30 years of experience, Sue Huntting has been Temple Sinai’s Religious School Director since 2008 and a most valuable asset to the temple. Sue has taught at the Religious School and has been involved at URJ Camp Coleman as co-chair of the Judaic Advisory Committee and faculty coordinator. She taught in the local Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. She is also the Managing Editor of the Journal of Jewish Education and a clinical faculty mentor in the Executive

Master’s program in Jewish Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). Under Sue’s leadership, Sinai’s Religious School became accredited in 2014 by the National Association of Temple Educators. It is one of only four religious schools in the state, and the only one on the West Coast of Florida to have earned this recognition. Sue began her career in Reform youth work and camping and then became Program Director at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. She holds a Masters of Arts in both Jewish Education and Jewish Communal Service from HUC-JIR, which also awarded her an honorary doctorate in 2005 for her professional accomplishments. We take this opportunity to wish Sue the best of luck in all her future endeavors.

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here’s lots of excitement in the air at the Sarasota Jewish Chorale as we end a most successful season performing around the community at Shabbat services, Sisterhood dinners, Jewish Federation-sponsored commemorations, and at churches for ecumenical events. With a roster of over 30 singers and hopes of both a new conductor and an additional accompanist for this fall, we will begin next season celebrating our Chai year on a high note! Here are some of the highlights:

 We are making plans to have an outstanding concert in 2018 to celebrate our 18th year and honor the founders of SJC.  We have been offered a new music resource to help us add different songs to our repertoire, thus making our programs much more compelling and meaningful.  We are creating “The Friends of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale” to cultivate support in the community for our vision of more elaborate performances with multi-media pre-

sentations, klezmer musicians, and possible collaborations with other organizations. Stay tuned for reports on our growth and future success by “friending” us on Facebook or visiting www. sarasotajewishchorale.org. Tryouts for new singers will take place in the fall. Bookings, as usual, should be made at least six months in advance. Please call our president, Ronnie Riceberg, at 508.942.1479, or Booking Chair Phyllis Lipshutz at 941.924.6717 for more information.

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Club Sholom at Temple Beth Sholom

emple Beth Sholom is blessed to have among its members four retired cantors who, on a regular basis, volunteer to lend their beautiful voices to enrich our religious services and mentor B’nai Mitzah students. On the evening of March 4, Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club honored Cantors Rick Berlin, Aaron Marcus, Neil Newman and Murray Simon at its annual Club Sholom dinner in recognition of their many contributions to their synagogue, the local Jewish community and the Men’s Club. Cantor Richard Berlin was spiritual leader at different congregations in Pennsylvania, as well as a liturgical and secular songwriter and associate editor of the Cantors Assembly’s Journal of Synagogue. Cantor Aaron Marcus, from New York City, has over 40 years of service as cantor in the northeast. He was the founder of the Keshet Chorale, which played the Kennedy Center. Cantor Neil Newman, in addition to being active in the American Conference of Cantors and producing various recordings, worked at congregations in Phila-

delphia, Syracuse and Minneapolis. Cantor Murray Simon, from Philadelphia, has served in several northeast congregations, held faculty positions, produced recordings, and served on the board of many cantoral organizations. During Club Sholom, more than 100 attendees enjoyed dinner catered by Michael’s On East while enjoying the beautiful voice of Cantorial Soloist Joy Katzen-Guthrie. Featured entertainers, The Amazing Bottle Dancers, had everyone laughing and singing. All four honorees were presented with a specially selected shofar as a token of gratitude for their service to their synagogue and community.

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A wonderful Shabbat of art at Temple Emanu-El

ollowing the spring installment those seeing the art for the first time were new Temple Emanu-El members of Temple Emanu-El’s signaBobbi and Donald Bernstein, who genture all-musical Shabbat Alive! erously purchased the piece as a wonservice, worshippers adjourned to the derful gift to the temple, sight unseen! lobby for a formal dedication of the temple’s beautiful new artwork. After The congregation offered sincere and abundant thanks to the Bernsteins and 18 months of careful consideration, to the visionary Beautification ComTemple Emanu-El’s Beautification Committee – Judy Fleischer, Judilee mittee. Sterne and Gloria Weed – had finally Temple Emanu-El warmly invites located the perfect piece of art to serve the community to enjoy the beautiful art dedicated that evening! as the central focus of Temple EmanuEl’s lobby. The painting is a triptych, created by Israeli-born artist Smadar Livne, of doors in the old city of Jaffa; she custom-painted the lintels of one of the doors with the Hebrew words “v’ahavta l’reyecha kemocha,” meaning “And you shall love your neighbor as yourself,” just for Temple EmanuEl. “It is so hard to select art for the temple!” Temple Emanu-El Senior Bobbi and Donald Bernstein generously Rabbi Brenner Glickman said. “It purchased the beautiful triptych should be bright, but not garish. It for Temple Emanu-El’s synagogue lobby should be elegant, but with feeling. We wanted something Jewish, but Jewish in a way that reﬂects our diverse and egalitarian community.” As the piece was dedicated and the coverings removed, everyTemple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman honored one was stunned and Beautiﬁcation Committee members Judy Fleischer, Judilee Sterne, thrilled by the beauty and Gloria Weed, and benefactors Bobbi and Donald Bernstein of the triptych. Among during the dedication

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Through May 27, our community, especially our children, will experience the Anne Frank interactive, multimedia exhibit at the Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St., Sarasota. More than six million people – the same number of Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis – have seen this traveling display worldwide. Dedicated to Holocaust education, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is sponsoring this memorable exhibit in collaboration with Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, Sarasota County Schools, and Embracing Our Differences, which will provide teen docents through its Coexistence Club at Booker High School. For more information, contact Orna Nissan 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.

Everyone is invited to join Rabbi Michael Werbow’s ongoing Tuesday morning discussion group, “A Cup of Joe and the Five Books of Mo.” The java ﬂows while personal meaning is found through an exploration of rabbinic texts relating to the weekly parasha. The group meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. New participants are always welcome. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.955.8121.

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Game Day at Temple Beth Sholom Join Temple Beth Sholom for our weekly Tuesday Game Day at 1:00 p.m. in the Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Invite your friends or connect with new ones at TBS to play mah jongg, Scrabble, cards, Rummikub, or bring your favorite game. Donation at the door requested: $2 for TBS members and $3 for nonmembers to cover the cost of snacks. Please contact Felicia Servetz at 941.351.5280 or joelsinﬂa@verizon.net for more information.

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HOW SIX DAYS IN JUNE CHANGED EVERYTHING An Educational Program Hosted by Temple Emanu-El and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee • In-depth instruction and discussions on the evolution of the State of Israel, and the diplomatic aftermath of its inception • Curriculum spans over three sessions on Fridays: June 2, 9, 16; from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 “Unpacking the Tanakh” with Rabbi Michael Churgel Join us for “Unpacking the Tanakh: An In-Depth Study of the Bible,” hosted by Rabbi Michael S. Churgel, RJE. Please bring your own Tanakh (Jewish Bible) each week. The free class, which is open to the community, takes place from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

JFCS Tribute to Veterans Awards Luncheon JFCS of the Suncoast will honor five veterans at its 5th Annual Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon. Local service organizations nominated these esteemed veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. They are C.J. Bannister, SSgt, US Air Force; Don Courtney, CW4, US Army (Retired); George P. Tracy, Sr., LT, US Navy; Todd Hughes, PFC, US Army; Lee Wetherington, Sgt, US Marine Corps. The luncheon will benefit JFCS’ Operation Military Assistance Program (OMAP), which offers case management and financial assistance to veterans and their families who are homeless or about to become homeless. Each attendee is asked to consider bringing a donated item to help veterans, such as canned food and personal hygiene items. The event begins at noon at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $45 for individual tickets; $100 for Patron tickets; $1,000 for table sponsorships for eight people. To RSVP or for more information, contact Monica Caldwell at 941.366.2224 x142 or mcaldwell@JFCS-Cares.org.

Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbis” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Join Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin and friendly, interesting companions for lunch, socializing, and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest. All are invited to this popular, stimulating and enjoyable program. Attendees are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch and are also welcome to bring a newspaper article for discussion. Homemade dessert and terrific company are provided! This free event begins at noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please call 941.371.2788.

“Funny, It Doesn’t Sound Jewish” Join Chazzan Cliff Abramson and discuss topics based on the book by Jack Gottlieb and the instructor’s personal experience as a performer in the American Musical Theatre. This class examines the deep inﬂuence that Jewish musical modes, melodies and motifs have had on America’s popular musical entertainment culture. From Broadway to Hollywood and from Gershwin to Porter, Jewish musical themes are at the core of many popular staples of American music. Free for Temple Sinai congregants; $36 for nonmembers. Classes meet from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

New JLI course – Chabad of Bradenton Join us for a new six-week JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) course entitled “Survival of a Nation – Exploring Israel Through the Lens of the 6-Day War.” Relive the miracles, debate the controversies, and explore ancient and contemporary insights into this conﬂict and its delicate complexities. Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. The course cost of $75 includes the textbook. For more information, please contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com. SPONSORED BY

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Women of Sinai brunch and program Join the Women of Sinai for a brunch, Installation of Officers, and a program titled “Musical Reﬂections of Sisterhood.” The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). Cost: $15 for members and $18 for guests. For more information, contact the temple office at 941.924.1802 or office@sinaisrq.org.

Omer: Countdown to Shavuos During the second Passover Seder, we recite the blessing for the Counting of the Omer, and do so for the next 48 days. The counting of the Omer every night until Shavuos is prescribed in the Torah: “And ye shall count for yourselves from the morrow after the Day of Rest, from the day of your bringing the sheaf (Omer) of the wave-offering; seven weeks shall there be complete, until the morrow of the seventh week, ye shall count fifty days.” Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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Appreciation is an integral value at Chabad of Sarasota’s Kaplan Preschool, and the Parent Appreciation Breakfast will highlight this with small childmade gifts, songs and a visual presentation. This breakfast is also open to parents of prospective students seeking quality early childhood education for children ages 2.5 - 5 years. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. To RSVP or to schedule a tour, call Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770.

Join us for Israeli music and dancing, food and family fun. This free event is open to the community and begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. RSVP required. To register, visit www.jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Orna Nissan at onissan@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6305.

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Join Rabbi Michael Churgel and Chazzan Cliff Abramson for the Rhythm and Jews Shabbat Worship Service and Confirmation of our youth. Hear the Bruno Family Musicians as they join the rabbi and chazzan for an uplifting service with a variety of traditional, Israeli, Sephardic and Chassidic melodies. The service will include the confirmation of our 10th grade students. A welcome reception begins at 5:15 p.m. and the service begins at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, contact the temple office at 941.924.1802 or office@sinaisrq.org.

This exciting program at Chabad ventures into a place where motherhood and childhood happily intersect, creating and offering ways to engage both parents and children at the same time. Babyccino provides a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, and features centers for creative art and expression, Judaic discovery, music and movement, sensory stimulation, dramatic play, parallel play, and social interaction. Classes meet on Sundays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per class or $250 annually. For more information, please contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Explore Kabbalah Examine the relevance of the world’s oldest spiritual wisdom in this “new age.” Explore the ancient teachings of the Kabbalah and their application on a practical level. Gain access to the most powerful spiritual system ever known to humankind. Join us at 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

“Keeping Hope Alive in the Netanyahu Era” The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), following its Israel Independence Day Service at 10:30 a.m., will introduce Rabbi Geoff Huntting, who will speak on “Keeping Hope Alive in the Netanyahu Era.” Rabbi Huntting received a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University. After serving in Vietnam, he received a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School and worked as deputy attorney general for the State of California. In June 1991 he was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit chjSarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.

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Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Day Be a part of Temple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Day with donation drives and community service projects to benefit Sarasota-Manatee – and beyond. Wrap gifts for hospitalized children, prepare lunch for the homeless, beautify the environment, care for homeless animals, share your talents with nursing home residents, host a sports and Lego party for foster children, sort food at the food bank, assist local charitable agencies, and more. This special day of tikkun olam, with participation open to all, begins at noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Immediate registration recommended to Mitzvah Day Chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaine-glickman@comcast.net.

The Chabad Book Club Enjoy a lively book club discussion with Rabbi Mendy and Chanie Bukiet of Chabad of Bradenton & LWR. The featured book is Samarkand – the Underground with a Far-Reaching Impact by Rabbi Hillel Zaltzman. The book (originally in Hebrew and recently translated) tells of the Chassidic underground in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the far-reaching impact it had on other Jews. It is a non-fiction narrative that gives an uplifting view of Jewish survival and Soviet history from the inside. This free event begins at 7:30 p.m. The home of Ron and Ruth Hyatt. Limited seating. To RSVP, for the address or for more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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Caffeine for the Soul Chabad of Venice’s “Caffeine for the Soul” is the most popular Jewish women’s book club in town. Get your weekly social and spiritual boost over roundtable discussions led by Chaya Rivka Schmerling. Delve into the book for this year, Toward a Meaningful Life by Rabbi Simon Jacobson. This free event begins at 10:00 a.m. (also on Tuesday, May 16) at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, contact Chaya Rivka at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

Mitzvah Knitting Group at Temple Emanu-El Are you a knitter or crocheter interested in using your talent to brighten the lives of others while making new friends? If so, please come to the Mitzvah Knitting Group sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. We gather monthly to craft and socialize, and our beautiful handiwork has been donated to local new parents as well as needy families in Sarasota-Manatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company – at 10:00 a.m. to Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email Susan Bernstein at susanhope22@comcast.net.

N’shei Chabad Women end-of-year social N’shei Chabad Women will gather for a delightful evening of wine and chocolate at 7:00 p.m. This social event will provide an opportunity to connect, socialize and have a great girls’ night out with new and old friends. It is also an opportune time to acknowledge our Sisterhood members and leadership, namely Jodi Bloom and Elizabeth Weber. All are welcome. Cost: free for Rebbetzin Circle members; $20 for N’shei Women members; $25 for nonmembers; $50 for event sponsors. For more information, location or to RSVP, call 941.925.0770 or email info@chabadofsarasota.com.

Temple Emanu-El ice cream social in Lakewood Ranch Temple Emanu-El is excited to hold an ice cream social in Lakewood Ranch from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at D’Lites Shoppe, 8209 Natures Way, San Marco Plaza. All are warmly invited to join Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful rabbis – Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Assistant Rabbi Michael Shefrin – and old and new friends for a festive and friendly evening of conversation, mingling and delicious cold sweet treats! (Healthy choices will also be available.) The entire community is welcome, regardless of Temple affiliation, and the ice cream will be free of charge! RSVP to Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.

Rosh Chodesh Society course: “Simple Truths” Join the Rosh Chodesh Society for its latest course with a refreshing look on how to handle everyday simple questions. Women are invited to learn pivotal Jewish insights for a more centered life. “Simple Truths” will help guide participants through life’s many bumps and struggles. The course begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $75 (textbook included) or $18 per class. Rosh Chodesh Society members receive a $5 discount. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

New JLI course – Chabad of Venice Join us for a new six-week JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) course entitled “Survival of a Nation – Exploring Israel Through the Lens of the 6-Day War.” The course explores ancient and contemporary insights into the conﬂict and its delicate complexities. Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. Cost: $79, includes textbook; first class free. For more information, call 941.493.2770 or email rabbi@chabadofvenice.com. SPONSORED BY

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CONTINUING EDUCATION ◦ A Cup of Joe and the Five Saturdays, approximately 12:45 pm Books of Mo Tuesday, May 2, 16, 23, 30 OFFICE HOURS 9:15-10:15 am Mondays, CLOSED ◦ Chug Ivri Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 am—12 pm PAVER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 10:30 See more details on our website Sundays: 9 am—12:30 pm No class May 14th-Mother’s Day YOUTH GROUP NEWS Last Day: May 21st, Kadima Celebration of Learning Adventure Island Sunday, May 7th JUDAICA SHOP HOURS 12:30-3:00 pm Monday& Tuesday-Closed Kadima Wednesday-Thursday 10 am—3 pm Year End Event Friday 10 am—12 pm Closed Wednesday, May 31st-Shavuot Sunday, May 28th Let us help with your Judaic needs! Shavuot Service Schedule Please contact Hannah Puckhaber at 552-2785 or Tuesday, May 30th tbsjudaicashop@gmail.com Shavuot Service: 7:00-9:00 pm Early Evening Tikkun (study) IDELSON LIBRARY 9:00-11:00 pm The Idelson Library & Alcove are open anytime the TBS office is open. All Night Tikkun (study) You can use the self check-out for 11:30 pm –5:30 am books & DVDs. Please return your at Rabbi Werbow’s Home items to book drop cart in the lobby. Wednesday, May 31st GAME DAY Shavuot Service Every Tuesday 9:00 am—12:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm in the multi-purpose room Thursday, June 1st Bring your favorite game, Shavuot Service bring your friends! 9:00 am—12:00 pm Healthy snacks provided Shavuot Office Hours Donation of $2 for TBS Members & $3 for non-members CLOSED Wednesday, May 31st Friday, May 19th Thursday, June 1st NO SERVICES at TBS We will be joining Congregation Kol HaNeshama for their 6:00 pm services We hope you will join us! (join us for great discussions after Kiddush)

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May 2017

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

SUNDAY, MAY 14

New JLI course – Chabad of Sarasota

Lag B’Omer celebration

Join us for a new six-week JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) course, led by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, and entitled “Survival of a Nation – Exploring Israel Through the Lens of the 6-Day War.” This course explores ancient and contemporary insights into the conﬂict and its delicate complexities. This course is offered on Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon at the Chabad Center (7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota), and from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on The Federation Campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota). The cost is $74 per person or $139 per couple. To register, please call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

Celebrate Lag B’Omer with a grand bonfire, music, falafel with Yoav, a kosher BBQ, marshmallow roasting, bungee jump, rock climbing, moon bounce and more! Admission is free. Nominal food fees to apply. The fun begins at noon at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

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Beth El International Film Festival If you remember the Catskills of old, or remember your younger years, or want to see what it was all about, then check out the film Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resort. Kutsher’s Country Club was the last surviving Jewish resort in the Catskills. Exploring the full Dirty Dancingera Catskills experience through a close-up look at Kutsher’s rise and fall, this award-winning documentary captures a last glimpse of a lost world as it disappears before our eyes. Prior to the movie, enjoy a dinner prepared by our very own Rabbi Sternfield. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton, 5150 Peridia Blvd. East. The cost of $9 includes dinner and the movie. RSVP to the temple office at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 The Passover Haggadah is as varied in format, size and artworks as possible. We shall examine dozens of different Haggadahs from both the Sephardic and the Ashkenazic traditions, admiring their artistry and ingenuity in portraying and conveying the timeless Passover epic story of the Jewish people rescued by the Divine Hand from hundreds of years of unspeakable bondage to miraculous freedoms with which we are still blessed today. Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, May 11 and 18 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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As Chabad of Sarasota ends its fiscal year and initiates its membership drive for 2017-18, a membership appreciation event will be held at 4:00 p.m. and will feature a falafel dinner, delectable desserts, and a bonfire. Current and prospective members are encouraged to participate and feel the heimish family atmosphere that prevails at Chabad of Sarasota. Join us at 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota. Cost: free for members; $10 for nonmember adults; $7 per nonmember child. To assure that adequate catering arrangements are made, reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 10 at 941.925.0770 or info@chabadofsarasota.com.

Lag B’Omer BBQ on the beach Celebrate Lag B’Omer on the beach with Chabad of Venice! There will be delicious food, an exciting drum circle, great entertainment, a beautiful sunset view, and a special program for children as well. There will be food available for sale at this free event which begins at 6:00 p.m. at 1000 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

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ORT presents Vladimir Gershfeld, a one-man band GulfsidePalm ORT proudly presents Vladimir Gershfeld, who will perform as a one-man band at Aviva in the Kobernick Building (1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota) at 1:30 p.m. He will play music and speak about Eastern European Jewish music. Members and guests are welcome. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. For reservations and more details, contact Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.

Sarasota Jewish Singles dinner meeting The Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give all Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter, and a time to turn acquaintances into lifelong friends. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Columbia Restaurant, 411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. To make a reservation or for more information, call or text Rosalyn Fleischer at 941.915.6631 or rozﬂeischer@gmail.com.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS THURSDAY, MAY 18

SUNDAY, MAY 21

JFCS Holocaust Survivors’ Havurah

Selby Gardens Paint and Perlman Music

All survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings of friendship, camaraderie and support. Enjoy a light nosh and a lively discussion. The group meets from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Aviva, 1955 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. This month’s topic: Flora and Fauna Surround Us. This is a multi-agency event sponsored by JFCS of the Suncoast, Inc., Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. To RSVP or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172 or jalston@ JFCS-Cares.org.

Join us for a family-friendly event at 10:00 a.m. at 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. There will be color-by-number botanicals, and a Perlman musical instrument “petting zoo” and concert. Free and open to the community, but you must register by Friday, May 19 at noon (no exceptions). To register, please visit www. jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, please contact Debbie Sanford at dsanford@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0033.

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FRIDAY, MAY 19 Gan Tot Shabbat and Erev Shabbat service Join Rabbi Churgel, Chazzan Abramson and Gan Director Laura Freedman for an interactive Shabbat service for young children and their families at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Gan Tot Shabbat Dinner. At 6:00 p.m. join Rabbi Churgel and Chazzan Abramson for a warm and uplifting Shabbat service. A welcome reception begins at 5:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, contact the temple office at 941.924.1802 or office@sinaisrq.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Guidance on Mindful Prayer In order to give one’s words wings with which they may ﬂy, we endeavor to infuse them with meditative intentions. Learning to inspire prayer with meditation greatly enhances the experience and imbues it with enhanced meaning and reach. This class offers guided meditations appropriate to everyday prayer. Join us for this free class at 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

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Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL presentation Baila Miller has been presenting programs that explore the role of literature, paintings, architecture, et al, as well as orchestral and operatic inﬂuences in the development of European, Jewish and modern American culture. Join us at 1:00 p.m. at as she presents “The History of Klezmer Music to Modern Jazz.” Klezmer is a Jewish musical tradition that was born in Eastern Europe in the region known as the “Pale of Settlement.” We will hear music that was incorporated by itinerant Jewish musicians who lived among gypsies, nomads and classically trained performers. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome at the Aviva campus in the Kobernick building, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com, or visit http://jgsswf.org.

WEDNEDAY, MAY 24 Yom Yerushalayim At 11:00 a.m. rejoice in the miraculous reunification of Jerusalem (Yom Yerushalayim) in 1967 with Israeli music, kosher foods, songs and movies for all ages. The miracle of the reuniting of all of Jerusalem with the State of Israel symbolizes the victories of the Jewish people throughout history, against all logic, but with Divine help! At 1:00 p.m., internationallyacclaimed Russian-Israeli pianist Eleonora Lvov will perform a powerful concert of “Music of Miracles.” Suggested donation: $10. Healthy foods and discussion materials included. The event takes place at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

IBERAL YESHIVA L a t o s a r sa PRESENTS JUNE 2017 COURSES JOSHUA: LIFE AND LEGACY MONDAYS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Starting June 5 (Eight Weeks) Joshua, son of Nun, is named as Moses’ successor. His main task is to conquer Canaan and settle the Israelites on the land that God promised to Abraham. The monumental task of “setting up shop” was a business like no other in Israelite history. Drawing on his innate leadership skills, and with God at his back, plus a few miracles, he leads a weary people from 40 years of wandering in the wilderness into the land flowing with milk and honey. What happened to the Canaanites? What was the justification for taking control of this geographic area? This class will draw upon text from the Tanach (Hebrew Scriptures) as well as popular commentary and midrash. The moral and ethical behavior of the conquest will also be addressed. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

JEWISH ANTHROPOLGY TUESDAYS 10:30 AM–11:45 AM Starting June 6 (Eight Weeks) Many of our students have inquired about the anthropology of the Jewish People. Who are they? Where did they come from? Where did they locate? Who were the Jews of yesteryear and who are they today? This class will study the unique phenomenon of Jewish existence, survival and contributions to humanity—in the past as well as in the near term. Drawing on print media materials that will be distributed in class, students will have an opportunity to analyze the unique character of the Jewish people in the many venues they have occupied. Belonging to a people is great for identification, but studying Jewish civilization will help one better understand just exactly where the Jews stand today. Instructor: Marden Paru; Fee $60.

LIFE AND ESCAPADES OF KING DAVID FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting June 9 (Eight weeks) David, Israel’s most important king, is hailed as a hero: a military genius, musician, long-reigning monarch and psalmist. But he also had many character flaws. And like Moses, also a shepherd, David displays exemplary qualities of leadership: he unites a divided kingdom and builds the “City of David” (Jerusalem) during his reign of forty years. In one of his escapades, he serves as Israel’s champion as a giant-slayer. Ever the lady’s man, he marries two of King Saul’s daughters, succumbs to adultery by the beauty of Bathsheba, and is unable to find true happiness. David is particularly aggrieved by the death of his rebellious son Absalom and never is given the zechut (merit) of building the Lord’s House, the Holy Temple. According to our tradition, however, he is designated by Heaven as the progenitor of the Messiah, an honor shared through the grace of his grandmother, Ruth. Drawing on Midrash, Talmudic tales, and excerpts of Bible text, this character study of King David (1040-979 CE) will serve as the focus of our discussion. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

Inquire about multi-course discounts. Scholarships are also available. Classes are held on the Campus of The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota. To register or seek more information, please contact Marden Paru, Dean and Rosh Yeshiva at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and mail to Marden Paru, 5445 Pamela Wood Way #160, Sarasota, FL 34233. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. It is funded, in part, by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

May 2017

JEWISH HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, MAY 25

MONDAY, MAY 29

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The Ten Commandments are the shortest and most inﬂuential words ever written or spoken in the history of mankind, to which the world owes its moral compass. Join us in watching film clips of The Ten Commandments and delving deeply into the meanings and consequences to our daily lives of each Commandment, as we enjoy intelligent discourse and spiritual relevance. Children are also welcome to learn and participate. Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

Judaism and foods are inextricably intertwined from antiquity through the present. Dairy foods are traditionally served on Shavuos. The Al Katz Center is committed to the principle of feeding the body and Jewish soul with healthy kosher foods in order to enhance Jewish identity and safeguard human health. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available. The food experience can be very relaxing, motivating and healthy. Enjoy good food, Israeli music and good conversation in an aesthetic setting. Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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Shavuot – All-Night Learning with TBS Join Temple Beth Sholom (1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota) in a celebration of Torah that marks seven weeks past Passover. Everyone is invited to Shavuot service at 7:00 p.m. and continuing with early evening Tikkun (study) from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Afterwards, join the all-night Tikkun for all ages at Rabbi Michael Werbow’s house to study and celebrate receiving the Torah. There is no cost. The community is welcome to attend. Please contact the temple office at knester@templebethsholomﬂ.org or 941.955.8121 to let us know if you plan on attending or for more information.

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According to Jewish tradition, God gave us the Torah on the holiday of Shavuot. Since the 16th century, it has been customary to observe the holiday with a Tikkun Leil Shavuot – a special night of Jewish study. Participate in this tradition with a fascinating and inspiring evening at Temple Emanu-El. Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin will hold interactive study sessions. In between sessions, we’ll enjoy homemade delicious dairy desserts. All are welcome from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Free to Temple Emanu-El members; $18 donation requested for guests. RSVP to the temple office at 941.371.2788.

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he month of May 2017 sees the 75th anniversary of an act of Jewish heroism and sacrifice now all but forgotten in the popular awareness. It is appropriate at this time that we remember it. Herbert Baum and his wife Marianne were the founders, at the end of summer 1937, of an anti-Nazi resistance group in Germany. In May 1942 they were responsible for organizing a draDr. Paul Bartrop matic protest against Nazism right in Berlin, in the heartland of Reich Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. Born in Moschin, eastern Germany, on February 10, 1912, by 1926 Herbert Baum was an active member of a number of left-wing Jewish youth movements. In 1931 he joined Germany’s Young Communist League. In 1934, after Baum and his childhood sweetheart Marianne Cohn were married, they were directed by the Communist party to make contact with a number of Jewish organizations with which Baum had worked in earlier times. A small circle of friends and acquaintances formed and then grew. Most of them were Jewish, and they

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humanize the Russian enemy and reinforce an anti-Soviet (and, through this,B an anti-Jewish) mindset among the population, thereby justifying the war against the Soviet Union. Well over a million people visited while the exhibition was running. Baum and his circle, recognizing that their actions could always be only symbolic – they knew that they couldt not by themselves topple the Nazi re-p gime – decided to let symbolism con-q front symbolism. On May 18, 1942, a group of seven Baum members – Herbert and Marianne Baum, Hans Joachim, Gerd Meyer, Sala Kochmann, Suzanne Wesse and Irene Walther – set a number of fires around the exhibition that were timed to ignite simultaneously. The fires were extinguished quickly by the authorities, and within days hundreds of Jewish Berliners, including all seven participants and most of the other members of the Baum group,t were arrested by the Gestapo. Herbertn Baum was taken to the Siemens plants and ordered to identify fellow work-w ers who were part of the conspiracy.r Refusing to reveal anything, he wasW subsequently tortured mercilesslyw in Berlin’s Moabit prison, and died on June 11, 1942. The Gestapo re-r ported his death as a suicide. MarianneK was executed in Plötzensee prison ons August 18, 1942, along with groupp members Joachim Franke, Hildegarda Jadamowitz, Heinz Joachim, Salat Kochmann, Hans-Georg Mannaberg,i Gerhard Meyer, Werner Steinbrink andc Irene Walther. t Other resisters in the Baum groupH were caught and tried in succeed-h ing months. Most were executed ath Plötzensee on March 4, 1943: Heinz Rotholz, Heinz Birnbaum, Hella Hirsch, Hanni Meyer, Marianne Joachim, Lothar Salinger, Helmut Neumann, Hildegard Löwy and Siegbert Rotholz. Overall, the deaths of the Baum group members represent a tragic roll call of lost youth and dashed hopes. The average age of those in the group’s inner circle was 22; Charlotte Päch, aged 32, was the oldest in the group, and was nicknamed “Grandma” by the others. Moreover, not all were Jewish; Franke, Jadamowitz, Mannaberg and Steinbrink were all non-Jewish communists. Ultimately, of the 32 members of the group who lost their lives, 22 were executed by decapitation, nine died in death camps, and one – Herbert Baum himself – through torture. Only five members of the Baum group survived the war. As an act of resistance to the Holocaust, the question must be asked: was it worth it? The press was forbidden to report on the fire, and no official news was released regarding the Baum group or the fate of its members. Yet the partial destruction of the exhibit on the Lustgarten, 75 years ago this month, must have presented something of a shock to Goebbels and the Berlin Nazis. A small but well-organized resistance circle of Jewish communists had challenged a major Nazi propaganda enterprise, in the heart of the German capital, more than nine years after the Nazis had come to power. Little wonder, it might be argued, that the punishments were so overwhelming and devastating. The Baum group, quite simply, rocked the Nazi establishment as few other resistance movements in Germany had to that time. May their memory be for a blessing. Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu. edu.

May 2017

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Once dead, man ﬁnds himself spiritually adrift with no navel to guide him

,Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News e best friend, a man who has poisoned An Unexpected Afterlife, r the vulnerable woman against him. by Dan Sofer. Privately published. a Though only recently undead, Moshe 284 pages. Trade paperback $14.95. is determined to win her back. an Sofer’s book is an unexTrying to reestablish his former g pected mind-opener. It asks a life, Moshe discovers that his posiy fundamental question about tive view of himself was not shared the possibility of life after death. The by others. He was not a great husband -perspective is Jewish, and the subseor father. Has he been given a second -quent questions are manifold. If one’s chance? afterlife identity Sofer soon populates the novel n mirrors that of with a series of similar resurrections, one’s original individuals who accompany Moshe on span of years, and this eerie journey toward reaffirmation e if the new being and vision. Is this collection of returnf (or reactivated ees the early sign of ancient prophesies e being) returns to being realized? the world he or Moshe and his growing entourage she left, how will are protected and counseled by a kind, s those who knew though perplexed, neighborhood rabbi. Phil Jason this person react? Soon, an important council of rabbis f Suppose this happens to you. Will is convened to pass judgment on these ,those who believe that you had died strange happenings. Readers will be tnow think you had deceived them for surprised by the council’s conclusion. some nefarious reason? Or Rabbi Yosef is a will they suspect that your finely drawn characreappearance is a fraud? ter whose dedication sWhat is your place in this to helping this oddyworld – or the next? ball collection threatSofer makes the theoens his status and the reticals concrete. Moshe well-being of his own eKarlin, a man who ran a family. These returnnsuccessful business disees are, paradoxically, ppatching taxis in Jerusalem familiar strangers. To Dan Sofer dand Tel Aviv, awakens one morning on Rabbi Yosef, they are still God’s creaathe stony grounds of the Mount of Oltures and deserving of compassion and ,ives Cemetery. He is not only without justice. Let the renowned rabbis argue dclothes, but he is also without a navel; over whether these theological misfits thus, he is no longer “born of woman.” are angelic or demonic, Rabbi Yosef pHe quickly finds out that two years will feed them, clothe them, shelter -have passed since his demise and that them, and in all the ways that he can – this wife is soon to marry his former comfort them. z a e t

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of strong supporting characters. This highly original novel is likely to be controversial in the best of ways: provoking thought and discussion. About Dan Sofer Dan was born under the sunny blue skies of South Africa in 1976. A traditional Jewish upbringing and warm community moved Dan to study and volunteer in Israel as an adult. In 2001, Dan made Jerusalem his home, and the city’s sights, sounds, legends and spirit of adventure fill his stories. When not writing tales of romantic misadventure, he creates software for large corporations. “Dan Sofer” is a pen name of Daniel J. Miller. Dan writes tales of romantic misadventure, many of which take place in Jerusalem. His earlier novel, A Love and Beyond, won the 2016 Best Books Award for Religious Fiction. An Unexpected Afterlife is presented as Book I of The Dry Bones Society series. The next book in the series, An Accidental Messiah, is coming later this year. Dan Sofer’s books are readily available in print and ebook editions via the major Internet bookstores. Or find him at http://dansofer.com. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

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“The true artist does not create art as an end in itself; he creates art for human beings. Humanity is the goal.” he legendary life of Bronislaw Huberman, known as the founder of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, bears telling for those who have not heard the story before. A Jewish Polish violinist, Huberman was a “wunderkind” who, as early as the age of 10, showed great promise as a virtuoso performer touring Europe in frequent performances. His father, recognizing Arlene Stolnitz his son’s unusual talent, exploited his son’s genius to make money. At the age of 12 Huberman played for Johannes Brahms who reportedly was “moved to tears” when he played for him. This was a time when violin prodigies were thought of as “pop stars” of the day. Huberman’s lifelong friendship with Arthur Rubinstein began as a result of an invitation by Rubenstein’s parents who wanted their six-year-old son to meet the 11-year-old violinist, having heard him in concert. It was not until the death of his father that Huberman enrolled in the Sorbonne in Paris to further his education. After his graduation he resumed his musical career but with a different perspective, not only as an elite musician but as a politically aware humanist. In 1929 Huberman visited Palestine for the first time. It was then that he began to think of bringing classical

music to the Promised Land. In 1933, with Hitler’s rise to power in Germany, Huberman recognized the threat to Jews. According to Rob Huberman, Bronislaw’s direct relative, Bronislaw was able to obtain exit documents for 70 Jewish musicians fired from orchestras throughout Central Europe and bring them to Palestine for his idea, a newly formed symphony orchestra. Remarkably, these musicians and their families were among the nearly 1,000 Jews Bronislaw saved from the Holocaust. On December 26, 1936, Huberman presented the orchestra he had founded in a makeshift auditorium at the Levant Pavilion in Tel Aviv. Called the Palestine Symphony Orchestra, its first conductor was the renowned Arturo Toscanini, an Italian patriot and humanitarian who left his native Italy as a protest against Fascism and boycott of Nazi Germany. He accepted Bronislaw’s invitation as conductor of the inaugural performance as a tribute to humanitarianism, canceling his existing engagements. Huberman himself did not play with “his” orchestra since he wanted the orchestra itself to capture the limelight and international headlines. After the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, the orchestra became known as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. In the words of Zubin Mehta, Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, “I bow my head in deepest respect to one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century who sacrificed both his time and money in bringing forward the creation of a great orches-

tra. I hate to think what the cultural situation in Israel would be today without the tremendous effort of this great human being who was Bronislaw Huberman.” Huberman’s biography is told in the compelling book Orchestra of Exiles by Josh Aronson and Denise George. It was also a PBS documentary released in 2012. There is an interesting story regarding the Gibson Stradivarius owned by Huberman, an antique violin fabricated by Antonio Stradivari of Cremona in 1713. The violin was stolen twice while owned by Huberman, the

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K’zohar Ha-Ivrit G’vul – Border By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin

ith great joy this month the Jewish world celebrates Yom Ha-atz ma-ut, Israel’s Independence Day. Israel developed and blossomed despite the continuous attacks upon her borders by her enemies in their relentless attempts to destroy her. Securing the borders, strengthening the frontier and assuring the safety of Israel’s Dr. Rachel Dulin population has been the paramount effort of every elected government of Israel. It is the Hebrew word for border and frontier that we will examine in this article.

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derived from the verb ga-val, which means “to draw a boundary line,” “tom restrict” and “to confine.” The nounb g’vul refers to the line that divides fields, cities or lands, and defines national territories (Num. 35:26; Dt. 32:8; Josh.1:4; Jud. 19:29). Thus, in Moses’ reference to the territorial space of the Promised Land we find the phrase ha-a-retz lig-vu-lo-te-hah, literally “the land as defined by its borders” (Num. 34:12). Similarly, g’vul is used in the comforting words of the prophet Jeremiah to those who experienced the catastrophe of the exile, assuring them that “the children shall return lig-vu-m lam,” “to their country” (31:17). Thet prophet Amos spoke of g’vul as thec line that separates nations (6:2) ands the writer of Joshua used g’vul as the individual’s property (24:30) or tribalg f borderline (15:4). Moreover, g’vul was not limited toa terrestrial boundaries. Rather, the bibli-y cal writers used g’vul in cosmological terms as well. The Psalmist, who mar-fi veled at the creation of the universe,r declared that it was God who set thew boundaries of the earth. It was He who “fixed all g’vulot aretz” (Ps 74:17).i The prophet Jeremiah, who was alsoC awed by God’s creation, used the seal and its limits as an example of God’sl order in the universe. It was He “who set the sand as g’vul to the sea; thoughp its waves toss, they cannot prevail”w b (Jer 5:22). With the years, many phrases de-s veloped where the meaning of g’vuls expanded beyond its territorial bound-t aries. For example, inﬂuenced by thes biblical text we find the phrase ha-sa-t gat g’vul, which means “trespassing” or “encroachment on property” (Dt.t 19:14; Prov. 22:28), yet now it is alsoA used figuratively to mean “eviction”F and “discrimination.” In psychologi-f cal terms, g’vul is “the interim line” oft development as, for example, the g’vulI between childhood and early adult-t hood. We should also mention the term “al g’vul,” meaning “the edge” or “theu brink,” as to be al g’vul of bankruptcye o or al g’vul of emotional collapse. To conclude, we should mentionU the term, le-lo g’vul, namely “with-h out borders or limits,” thus referring,c for example, to parents who love their l children le-lo g’vul. Since we are al g’vul our space, wes will end with a prayer for the securityS of the State of Israel. We hope le-loa g’vul that the intent of ha-sa-gat g’vul by her enemies will end fruitlessly andH her citizens will live safely and peace-n b fully within her g’vulot. w Chag Sa-me-ach! Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor of biblical literature at Spertus Collegen in Chicago, and an adjunct professorw of Hebrew and Bible at New Colleges s in Sarasota.

May 2017

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Pulling water from air, making calls without touch A crowd of 18,000 at AIPAC Policy Conference gets a close-up look at amazing Israeli technologies.

lBy Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, March 28, 2017

t the Israel Innovation Showcase at the annual AIPAC Polia cy Conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this week, more than 18,000 Israel advocates learned about a technology to extract water from air; f an Arab-Israeli business accelerator; a A touch-free smartphone; a user-friendly w security system for public venues; and a dance program breaching barriers s between Jews and Arabs in northern Israel. s Elliot Brandt, AIPAC Managc ing Director of National Affairs, said the showcase exemplified the Israeli “mindset of unrelenting determination to overcome all barriers and conventional thinking …to defend and protect and heal and transform the world.” To kick off the showcase on March 26, Prof. Alan Dershowitz introduced Water-Gen of Rishon LeTzion, whose patented GENius technology generates clean drinking water from the air. Water-Gen’s “plug and drink” Atmospheric Water Generator, said to be the world’s most energy-efficient

Alan Dershowitz and Elliot Brandt of AIPAC drink water from a Water-Gen unit onstage at the Policy Conference

module of its kind, can serve the water needs of single households to entire countries, requiring only electricity or solar power. According to the World Health Organization, tainted water is one of the factors causing 1.7 million children annually to die during their first five years. Water-Gen also has portable water filtration solutions for emergencies and relief efforts, including Spring, a lightweight battery-operated system. This April, Water-Gen is launching its first pilot study in Miami-Dade County, Florida, which will be analyzed as a prototype for additional U.S. locations. “Water-Gen is focused on improving the quality of life for billions worldwide who suffer from inaccessibility to safe drinking water and thus saving millions of lives,” said Dershowitz, who noted that “no country in the world has contributed more to lifesaving technology in a mere 69 years than the nation of Israel.” All AIPAC delegates had a chance to try Water-Gen units for themselves. Arab-Israeli business accelerator Fadi Swidan and Eitan Sella came from Nazareth to talk about Hybrid, the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry’s accelerator for startups in the Arab sector. Swidan and Sella co-direct this unusual accelerator that leverages the expertise and connections of alumni of the famed IDF Intelligence Corps’ Unit 8200. This elite group of veterans has spawned some of Israel’s most successful high-tech executives. Hybrid favors startups with at least one Arab cofounder, but above all seeks to build thriving businesses. As Sella noted, “We’re not doing anyone a ‘favor’ except the industry of Israel.” Agreements with the Tel Aviv and Haifa municipalities and with companies such as SAP and EMC enable Hybrid startups to get free workspace near where the founders live. In its first year, Hybrid accepted nine early-stage startups and also worked with another 20 more mature startups. Many Hybrid alums are now scaling up under the umbrella of the

Economy Ministry’s Agency for Small and Mid-Sized Enterprises. “Things are going very well. We’re seeing lots of small successes in investment and employee recruitment,” says Swidan, whose staff will soon begin working with eight to 12 candidates for the next cohort. One successful graduate is MindoLife, a Haifa smart-home IoT and cybersecurity company headed by two Arab and two Jewish cofounders. Swidan tells ISRAEL21c: “They have paying customers in Europe and in Israel and are ready now for the next stage of grants from the Israel Innovation Authority and from a special program for exports. “ Sella mentioned NIMD (Noninvasive Medical Devices) in Jerusalem, whose Muslim, Jewish and Christian cofounders are developing a thermal ablation treatment for cancer. Smartphones and security checks Oded Ben-Dov, cofounder and CEO of Sesame Enable, came onstage with Gary Fisher, a user with multiple sclerosis from Washington State, to demonstrate how the company’s touch-free smartphones and tablets allow mobility-impaired people to make calls, read email, go on social networks, play games – activities most people take for granted. Two years ago, Caesarea-based Sesame Enable teamed up with Google and Israel’s Beit Issie Shapiro to distribute its revolutionary motion-tracking technology free of charge to every Israeli who needs it. “Now we have hundreds of active users in Israel and in other countries, and we’re looking forward to penetrating the U.S. market,” says Ben-Dov. There’s even a user in Saudi Arabia. Sesame Enable just closed a financing round and plans to open a U.S. office this year. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Oregon, Montana, Missouri and Texas all are in some stage of approving a subsidy for qualified residents to receive this assistive technology.

Ben-Dov explained more about the history and impact of Sesame Enable during Startup Stories, a side event at the Policy Conference. Attendees also saw a presentation by Lisa Dolev, founder and CEO of Qylur Intelligent Systems, a Palo Alto-based American-Israeli company whose self-service Qylatron Entry Experience is making security checks faster and more user-friendly at airports, stadiums, amusement parks, cultural venues, malls and other large public places – including the Rio Olympics and Levi’s Stadium in California. Qylatron uses cutting-edge technologies including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), adaptive machine learning and artificial intelligence. Dolev said Qylur technology could be applied beyond security to other decision-making situations such as in agriculture or fracking. Minds in Motion In a separate presentation at the Policy Conference, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine introduced the Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion Israel program. This two-week project uses the power of dance to break down barriers between two northern Israeli populations: Jewish students at Beit Yitzhak Elementary School in Emek Hefer and Arab-Israeli students at Al-Salam School in the village of Kalansuwa. Each school’s participants learn half of an original dance and then meet to put it all together. In 2015, for the first time, the young dancers did a joint performance before 1,500 people. And in January 2017, Israeli filmmaker Lior Netzer documented the program by filming staff, teachers and students over the course of several days. “Minds in Motion has been in existence for 22 years in Virginia, and in Israel for the last eight years, with seven programs so far,” says Cat Studdard, director of outreach for the Richmond Ballet. A board member of the Richmond Ballet and of the Virginia-Israel Advi-

sory Board made the connection. “At the initial program, students at both schools felt a lot of concern about having a joint experience,” says Studdard. “Even this year, at our first performance at the Arab school, the 200 students from Jewish school were late arriving and the Arab children were concerned the kids just wouldn’t show up. But they came and everyone relaxed, and the students were eager to meet one another. They do three performances so you see how their relationship develops through their dance collaboration. They’re excited about having that experience of sharing it.” Abigail Klein Leichman is a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c. Prior to moving to Israel in 2007, she was a specialty writer and copy editor at a daily newspaper in New Jersey and has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

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e is nineteen years of age. He is believers have been threatened, and an Jewish. He holds a dual Israeli individual who follows the Sikh way of and American citizenship. He life was shot in Seattle. has been charged with making dozens The reality we face is that what has of threats against Jewish institutions in been taking place in Europe and the the United States and other Middle East regarding countries. Does this explain attacks against Jews, the threats against Jewish Muslims and Christians Community Centers, Federahas now spread to our tion buildings, temples and country. The belief is synagogues? Only in part, for these groups represent this young man is alleged to a threat to the Amerihave made only a few dozens can way of life so let us of the calls, not hundreds. The attack them, their instiproblem is much more seritutions and their way of ous as defined by the Southlife. Today, in France, Rabbi Howard A. Simon ern Poverty Law Center, Jewish men will put on which tracks hate incidents. It has said a kippah, but then they cover it with a that between November 9, 2016, and baseball hat, so as not to draw attenthe end of February 2017, over 1,300 tion to them as Jews. Muslim women reports have come to the Center’s atare afraid to wear their religious garb tention. The usual number of such infor fear they will be yelled at or atstances in a four-month period is 200. tacked. Throughout our country there This leads us to wonder what in the have been reports of Muslim women world is happening in our country and shouted at to “go home, get out of our why is it taking place? country.” Hatred is on the rise and the It has become open season on atsituation is only going to become more tacks or threats against Jews and Jewserious, more threatening. We view ish institutions. Jewish cemeteries this scene and wonder what should be have been desecrated in Philadelphia our response? and St. Louis. Bomb threats have been First and foremost, we must be made against Jewish sites in 30 of our there for all who are oppressed. Sup50 states. Hatred is on the upswing and port the Muslim mosque and its believthe wish to panic Jews is the goal. ers. Support the Hispanic people who Our focus is, of course, on what is are threatened with deportation. Suptaking place within the Jewish comport our Jewish brothers and sisters munity, but our people and our faith who face anti-Semitism in its worst exare not the only ones suffering attacks pression. Do not be silent. Do not look or threats by hate groups. Muslim the other way. We are one with all who mosques have been fire bombed, Sikh suffer the hatred of others. If there are

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many’s losing WWI and the country’s subsequent economic downturn. Most successful Jews, like most successful people of other religions and ethnicities, earned this success by hard work, not special privilege. Despite finishing first in my class at Yale Law School, I was rejected by all 32 of the law firms to which I applied. The linking of unrelated “victimizations,” despite their tenuous connections, leads to the forming of alliances between causes that at best, have nothing to do with each other. Their only common feature is that to join, they must demonize the nation-state of the Jewish people. The essence of anti-Semitism is the bigoted claim that if there is a problem, then Jews must be its cause. All decent people must join in calling out intersectionality for what it is: a euphemism for anti-American, anti-Semitic and anti-Israel bigotry.

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gatherings on behalf of the attacked, be there and give your support. If harm is inﬂicted on your neighbor, be there with a helping hand. To do less is to allow evil to ﬂourish. This is unacceptable. If my brother is in harm’s way I will be there to lift him up. That must be our mantra. The purveyors of hate are successful only when the good people of our country do nothing or look the other way. Such must not happen today. The need is too great. Defeat evil with deeds of kindness. Help others as others have helped us. Be together, be at one with all who are under attack. Good will triumph over evil in the end, when good people join to make our cities, our states and our country all they should be – places of freedom and respect for all people. Good must triumph in the end and we, every one of us, must work together to make this happen. Rabbi Howard A. Simon is the founding chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative. For more information about the Heller IAI, visit www.sarasotalovesisrael.com or contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 jsheslow@jfedsrq.org.

Letter to the Editor

I’m writing this article in response to Howard Tevlowitz’s emailed article “Security of our Jewish community.” Here in our safe haven in the United States, as well as in Europe, antiSemitism is creeping up on us again. In the Jewish land of Israel, in April 2015, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported that almost half of Israelis believe that there is a possibility of another Holocaust. At that time, the ADL reported that there were 912 anti-Semitic incidents across the United States in 2014. All this leads to one conclusion, that we have to be prepared by taking steps to protect ourselves so that we do not become sheep led to the slaughterhouse. I strongly believe that every Jew should own a gun. Recently, a rabbi in Belgium wrote a letter to the authorities in the EU requesting them to arm the Jews in Europe. To own a gun should be similar to putting away money for emergencies. Keep it locked away in a safe place in case of need. To quote Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky (1880-1940), Zionist, politician and soldier: “Better to have a gun and not need it, than to need it and not have it.” A gun should not be feared. It is only a device that is to be mastered and respected. It should not be a threat to its owner. It is a strong psychological as well as a lethal weapon. It does also tell the other side, “don’t mess with me.” Similarly, Israel owns a nuclear weapon for that kind of threat. I saw my first gun when I was seventeen while in a semi-military youth movement – Gadna – in Israel. I found a 1917 Smith & Wesson revolver that had belonged to one of the underground groups then active in Palestine. I’ve had guns ever since. Today, my wife and I own several guns and riﬂes, and are licensed in both Florida and New York. We do not fear them. We respect them. I also have a collection of preWorld War II German Luger guns, the side arms of the Nazi killers of Jews; as a reminder, lest I forget. While I do not feel the need to carry a gun every time I leave the house, I do feel a need to have one where and when Jews congregate. There is no harm in being prepared. If Jews don’t learn from history, they will be bound to repeat it. – Dr. David Oden, Venice, FL

May 2017

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Unity and friendship

Education Corner

By Chanie Bukiet

he biggest joy as a mother is watching my children get along. Nothing can compare the nachas I feel when my five-yearold gently kisses my two-year-old’s “boo-boo” in an attempt to console him. Conversely, when sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, I am literally pulling the hair out of mine! I’m sure my experience is shared by

cult mitzvah. The Tanya encourages us to focus on a person’s soul, which is a part of G-d. It is easier to love someone when we realize that, at our core, we are more alike than different. We are all part of G-d. When the soul is primary and the body is secondary, all external differences are not as important anymore. When we practice love and friendship, our children learn by example. When they see us speaking kindly about others and treating others with respect and caring, they can grow up with the capacity to love unconditionally. And it starts at home. “As Yourself” (Komocha) can also be translated to love those who are similar to you. Who is more similar to us than our families? Sometimes, it is hardest to act lovingly to those who are the most like us, whether it be our spouses, siblings or parents. When our children see us act lovingly to our own families, it serves as a great living example for how they should act as well. When we focus on the common soul, the part of G-d that we all share, focusing on that which unites us rather than divides us, we are better able to fulfill this most important precept of the Torah, thus giving the ultimate joy to our Father in heaven. May it be G-d’s will that our unity

many parents. This experience is exponentially felt by G-d, our Father in heaven, when he sees His children getting along and, G-d forbid, the opposite. The theme of Lag B’Omer, this year falling on Sunday, May 14, is one of unity and friendship. On Lag B’Omer, the plague killing the students of Rabbi Akiva for not respecting each other ceased. Twenty-four thousand of Rabbi Akiva’s students, save five, had been aﬄicted with a plague due to their lack of brotherly love. Lag B’Omer from that day forward became a day of unity and friendship. It was Rabbi Akiva who taught that the famous adage “Love Your Fellow as Yourself – Ve’Ohavto Le’Reiacha Komocha,” is a great principle of the Torah. This important Jewish concept begs a question: How do we love someone who is different from us or we may not like? The first Chabad Rebbe, in his famed work of Tanya, gives us advice on how to perform this seemingly diffi-

Community Day School to welcome new teachers

or the 2017-2018 school year, the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School has hired additional educators who will enhance and enrich its Jewish learning curriculum, and beef up its STEM program. Joining the team to teach Jewish studies and work with the preschool is Nancy Mendelson. Most recently, she served as the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center at Rockwern Academy (formerly Yavneh Day School) in Cincinnati, Ohio, growing enrollment and focusing on Jewish and cultural enrichment. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Teacher at the Mayerson JCC and in a pre-kindergarten classroom at Cincinnati Country Day School. Snait Ben-Herut will serve as the department chair overseeing Hebrew at all levels, with significant classroom instructional time. Ben-Herut, an awardwinning educator who will receive her

Master’s degree in Jewish Education this month from Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts, was born and raised in Israel. She has taught Hebrew at the Shearith Israel Congregation in Atlanta and, more recently, at the Hillel Academy in Tampa and USF. Rebekah Weber, Ph.D. will teach STEM and Advanced Math. She comes to Community Day School from The Classical Academy of Sarasota, where she taught grades 7-11 and helped to align the science curricula for grades 1-12. Prior to that, she was an upper school chemistry teacher at the Woodward Academy in Atlanta. Weber’s husband has deep roots in Sarasota, Temple Beth Sholom and the preschool; their son, Asher, will attend preschool at Community Day in the fall. For more information about Community Day School, go to Community Day.org or call 941.552.2770.

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Temple Sinai Youth Group helps those without a voice

ne of the SAFETY/JOOSY/ Kesher mitzvah projects for this year is to collect and donate items to the Animal Rescue Coalition. ARC works with Sarasota County Animal Services to rehabilitate injured stray animals and find them homes. They provide low-cost spay/neuter services to income-eligible families. We are proud to report that Temple Sinai’s youth groups had a goal to collect 250 pounds of items for animals in need in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and they exceeded that goal on February 12, Mitzvah Day, with a total of 253 pounds. The SAFETY Board weighed

every item donated by our wonderful Temple Sinai families, and so far we have collected dozens of items for

needy animals. By May, we are hoping to add at least another 100 pounds! We are still collecting the following: dog, puppy and cat food (dry and canned); dog treats; dog toys (Nylabones are best); cat litter; scratching posts; catnip; old towels/blankets; small crates; leashes; and no-slip collars. (They especially can use small crates.) ARC distributes the items to people and other area agencies for animals in need. ARC’s “thank you” to Temple Sinai stated: “AnSAFETY board members Ben Quale, Gwyn Tusia, imals will benefit greatly from Josh Cohen and Liya Elan pose with donations these amazing items.” for Animal Rescue Coalition

Youth Group Director Deb Bryan shows oﬀ one of the deliveries to Animal Rescue Coalition at its facility in Sarasota

TBS Sisterhood’s Annual Temple Emanu-El youth leader Hamentashen Baking Project reﬂects on visit to Rome

embers of Temple Beth Sholom’s Sisterhood invited students from Paver Religious School and the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School to bake hamentashen in celebration of Purim. For many years, the Sisterhood and TBS’s Kitchen Krewe volunteers have prepared the kitchen and taught the students to ﬂatten, fill, and fold the holiday cookies. The students enjoyed choosing the toppings and ended up with several cookies to share with their families and at TBS’s Purim Shabbat. Todah rabah to Charlotte Berman for spearheading the Hamentashen Baking Project.

Charlotte Berman and Esta Snyder work with Paver Religious School students Chaya Steckel and Aaron Gordon

Paver Religious School instructor Ellen Tishman assists Zach Alpert, Mirav Steckel, Maya Werbow and Nathan Alpert

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Abigail Zion, a member of Temple Emanu-El’s 2016 Conﬁrmation class and the founding president of STEEMY (Sarasota Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Youth), recently visited Italy with her family. She wrote this reﬂection on her experiences as a Jew in Rome. oday in Rome, my father booked a food tour. He specifically chose a tour that would go through the Jewish neighborhood in Rome formerly called Ghetto Di Roma. We were appalled to learn that the Ghetto Di Roma was established in 1555 and wasn’t abolished for over 300 years. Ghettos like these are a reminder to us that the Holocaust was not an isolated era of persecution and mass extermination. Jews, among other religions, races and ethnicities, have been discriminated against since their beginning. In the ghetto, I found graffiti that says, “Bella la vita.” This translates to “the beautiful life.” Why, in such a terrible place, would the graffiti display what seems the opposite of what happened here? I was confounded, but then I remembered Life Is Beautiful, the 1997 Italian film that takes place in the midst of the Holocaust. The film’s plot emphasizes the importance of preserving

a life, pikuach nefesh, even when the darkest horrors that life brings make it seem near impossible. The victims of both the Holocaust and the ghettos knew the value of life because theirs was taken away from them. The graffiti is a reminder of hope, or hatikvah. Throughout history, the Jews have been persecuted. We have

STEEMY founding president and 2016 Conﬁrmand Abigail Zion in Rome

been stereotyped by the nature of medieval law, we have been enslaved in the desert, we have been near exterminated. How are we still here? I believe it is our hatikvah. We survived because we believe in the future, and we hope for a world of peace. It is our duty, all of us, to never forget our history or our hatikvah.

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