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

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October 2017 - Tishrei / Cheshvan 5778 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

7A Community Focus 14A Jewish Interest 24A Israel & the Jewish World 28A Commentary 31A Focus on Youth 35A Life Cycle 1B Jewish Happenings

4 Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program experiences

8 JFCS to present honors at Legacy Awards Luncheon

Volume 47, Number 10

Hurricane Irma: Where we go from here By Patti Wertheimer, Federation President, and Howard Tevlowitz, Executive Director

e are extremely grateful that so many in our Sarasota-Manatee area, including our Federation and the majority of our Jewish communal institutions, were spared from the devastation of Hurricane Irma. Like you, once we knew our families, our friends and our homes were safe, we were eager to return to the routine of daily life. But as leaders of our Jewish community, we knew that the work was just beginning. The storm affected many in our area and in Jewish communities throughout the state…and we knew our help would be both needed and welcomed. As we did when Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston and surrounding towns in Texas in August, we immediately began raising funds to support relief efforts for Hurricane Irma victims. In just a short time, more than $8,600 was raised and we continue to receive contributions from our generous community. These funds will be disbursed through our local and national partners, such as JFCS and The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), to support those who are in the greatest need. We are so proud of our Jewish community and how they have stepped up in the aftermath of this storm. Prior to the storm, our local organizations created and tested their emergency plans. They took advantage of the opportunities our Federation provided to meet with law enforcement and emergency

Sarasota-Manatee kicks off season-long Israel @ 70 celebration! Staff Report

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management to tweak and enhance their plans. Immediately after the storm, synagogues were serving hot meals for those without power, and providing a cool place for congregants and members of the community to charge their devices or enjoy a cold drink; Aviva took great care of our seniors, our shaliach and his colleagues from Fort Myers and Naples, as well as guests who needed refuge from the storm; and JFCS was immediately on hand to take calls to support many in our community who needed assistance or counseling after the storm. When this issue of The Jewish News went to press on Tuesday, September 19, initial needs assessments were still in formation. We don’t yet know the extent of the damage in our local community or that of our neighboring Jewish communities. What we do know is that we will be here to support recovery efforts, thanks to your continued generosity and willingness to get involved. Our Federation has always made a point to support relief efforts when natural disasters strike – whether in Haiti, Japan or right in our backyard. With your help, we will do everything we can to help Hurricane Irma’s victims return to normal life as soon as possible. For more information about Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, please visit www.jfedsrq.org/irma or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/jfedsrq.

n honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary of statehood, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee will host a season of exciting programs designed to celebrate Israel – arts and culture, diversity, food, film and so much more! As part of this celebration, we will be working with our community partners to broaden the scope of our programming to include many more events and opportunities to highlight the best of Israel right here in Sarasota-Manatee. Israel @ 70 co-chairs Rosann Black and Melissa Howard have been working hard for months with their event chairs and committee. “I look forward to sharing all the exciting Israel @ 70 events we have planned for you!” said Rosann Black. Here are just a few highlights: ÎÎ We Love Israel Shuk on Sunday, January 14 on NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT 167

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Women’s Giving Circle funds Krembo Wings – a youth movement for children with special needs Staff Report

s part of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the Women’s Giving Circle provides grants to non-profit organizations that improve the lives of women and children in Israel through the power of collective philanthropy. The Women’s Giving Circle recently granted Krembo Wings $6,000 to fund its Young Community Leaders Counselor Training Program in Tsfat, which includes seminars, workshops and field trips that their counselors participate in throughout the year. The Krembo Wings’ Tsfat branch serves nearly 75 members with and without disabilities. The counselors at the branch – under the guidance and leadership of the leading team (made up of veteran counselors) – run and manage all aspects of the operations of the branch, as well as facilitate the full participation of the members with disabilities in all activities. In order to take on these leadership roles and work successfully with children with

disabilities, the counselors go through a comprehensive training program. Counselors participate in weekly hourlong training workshops after branch activities; additionally, they participate in training seminars throughout the year. In these seminars, they learn about: a. the world of disabilities, including the different types of disabilities, how to adjust communication styles based on specific members’ disabilities, how to enable children with disabilities to participate in activities in a way which promotes independence, and methods for successful interaction b. leadership skills, including teamwork tools, group management methods, public speaking strategies, how to create and design unique and adaptable activities, and how to handle crises or unusual situations c. being true agents of social change, including learning to appreciate diversity and accept the “other,” how

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sional organizations that work with individuals with disabilities. This serves to acquaint the counselors with the diverse range of disabilities they will come across during their work in the branch, as well as give them a greater understanding of life for individuals with disabilities in the community. In the Tsfat branch, the majority of the counselors are considered youth-atrisk themselves, and their participation in activities Young Community Leaders Counselor Training Program is life-changing. They gain advocates of inclusivity and active skills and knowledge, they develop remembers of their communities. silience and coping mechanisms, and In addition to these seminars, the they build friendships with children of counselors take field trips to profesall abilities. Become a member of the Women’s Giving Circle today and join a group of women in the Sarasota-Manatee area who are making a difference in Israel. For more information, please contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfesdsrq.org. Please join us at our upcoming Open House. Wednesday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Israel @ 70...continued from page 1A

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Legacy Awards Luncheon “ Helping people is the greatest legacy.” Sidney J. Berkowitz Building Community Award, named in memory of Sidney J. Berkowitz, recognizes continued, outstanding voluntary service to the community reflecting improvement of the human social condition. Lynn & Joe Bornstein

Rabbi Sanford E. & Leah Saperstein Hope and Healing Award, named in memory of Rabbi Sanford E. & Leah Saperstein, recognizes devotion to Jewish continuity, education and service to those in need.

ÎÎ A celebration of Ethiopian Israeli culture with Café Shahor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee), an Ethiopian Israeli hip-hop duo on Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18. The Saturday night event will be held in a local nightclub; the Sunday event will be held at Temple Sinai and will be family-friendly. “It is so important to celebrate the diversity I witnessed in Israel with our entire community. I can’t wait to share all of the fabulous events we have planned!” said Melissa Howard. ÎÎ Israeli Chef Dinner on Monday, February 26 at Louies Modern featuring Einat Admony, owner of Balaboosta in New York City, two-time Chopped winner and author of Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes to Feed the People You Love. ÎÎ Happy Birthday Israel, a celebratory, family-friendly birthday party for Israel, on Sunday, March 11 at Robarts Arena that includes

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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg Event Chair: Steve Seidensticker Berkowitz Award: Lynn & Joe Bornstein, Trustees of KBR Foundation Saperstein Award: Geri & Ron Yonover Flanzer Award: Betty Schoenbaum For more information contact: Monica Caldwell 941.366.2224 ext. 142 mcaldwell@JFCS-Cares.org Reservations are required by October 30, 2017

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a performance by Keshet Chaim,Staff an Israeli modern dance troupe, and music by The Shuk. We will be honoring a number of individuals from our community who haveto th been instrumental in starting andsota supporting programs that provideStrat Israel experiences for teens inscho Sarasota-Manatee. prom In addition to these Federationprob events, we are so proud to be work-and ing with a variety of local synagogues,tatio churches and non-profits to sponsorand additional Israel @ 70 programs for thepres community. A list of all these programsresp is on page 8B. gram For more information about Israel @ 70, please contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org, or visit www.jfedsrq.org/israel70.

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FEDERATION NEWS

Jewish Federation receives grant from the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Staff Report

he State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs recently awarded The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee a $25,000 Specific Cultural Project grant to help fund its 2017-2018 cultural arts programming. According to Howard Tevlowitz, Federation’s executive director, the grant will allow The Federation to expand its annual Jewish Film Festival

into a year-round program featuring films and events centered on Israel, Jewish culture and contemporary Jewish life around the world. The 2018 Jewish Film Festival is scheduled for March 8-18, 2018, with community collaborations

and programming scheduled throughout the year. “It’s an honor to be awarded this grant,” says Tevlowitz. “As a firsttime applicant, The Jewish Federation and our Jewish Film Festival committee are grateful

that the panel of judges sees the positive impact our films have made in our community and beyond.” Stay tuned to The Jewish News, the Federation’s weekly email newsletter or our website, www.jfedsrq.org/ events, for more details about film-related programs and events throughout the community.

Celebrated Jewish artist Rick Recht to lead programs in Sarasota By Andrea Eiffert

J Library’s national celebrity spokesperson, song leader extraordinaire, and leadership master seminar presenter, Rick Recht, will perform and facilitate a variety of programs in Sarasota the weekend of October 26-29. Rick Recht is one of the most celebrated Jewish artists of our time. He is widely recognized as a pioneer of the Jewish rock music genre, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the

masses. His performances are featured at family concerts, Shabbat Alive! services, religious school concerts, teen concerts, camp concerts and tot concerts throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to his role as an artist, Recht is regarded as a top Jewish educator and leader in the Jewish world. He is the founder and executive director of Songleader Boot Camp, one of the top leadership training programs in the North America. He presents leadership training programs at congregations and

conferences across the STEP Fellows, and temple U.S. Recht is the founder youth group boards and executive director of Friday, October 27: Jewish Rock Radio, the Kabbalat Shabbat and dinfirst high-caliber, 24/7, ner for STEP Fellows Jewish rock Internet ra Saturday, October dio station. 28: Free PJ Library Family The Jewish FedConcert at Phillippi Estate eration of SarasotaPark (open to the public) Rick Recht Manatee will welcome Recht for four Sunday, October 29: Song Leader programs during the weekend: Workshop Thursday, October 26: MultiFor more information, please congenerational Leadership Seminar tact me at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@ for The Jewish Federation’s board, jfedsrq.org.

Federation funds Restorative Strategies Initiative for a second year Staff Report

or the second year, The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee will provide funding to the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to expand the Restorative Strategies Initiative in Sarasota County schools. The program is designed to promote positive behavior through problem solving, conflict resolution, and the careful establishment of expectations. “We want students to feel safe and confident,” noted Jennifer Vigne, president of the Education Foundation responsible for facilitating the program. “And we are grateful that The

Jewish Federation recognizes the positive effect this program has on student engagement.” The Restorative Strategies Initiative was developed to help teachers, administrators and support staff employ practices in their daily work that help establish a safe school culture, promote academic engagement, and reduce inappropriate behavior, all of which foster increased student attendance and reduced suspensions. During the 20162017 school year, 220 school staff received the 16-credit-hour training through this program, including teach-

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The Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program Each year, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee provides scholarships for local 10th and 11th graders to participate in The Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program, which culminates in a two-week trip of a lifetime to Israel. The program includes meetings and leadership training, during which the Young Ambassadors develop their relationships with one another and with Israel, and learn how to become ambassadors in our community.

This year, eight teens were accompanied by Federation Teen and Family Program Coordinator Andrea Eiffert and her daughter Haley, a 2010 BMYA alumna. In this issue of The Jewish News, we are treated to two participants’ observations and look forward to more in subsequent issues. For more information about the 2018 BMYA mission, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@ jfedsrq.org, or visit jfedsrq.org/bmya.

I reached the top, I watched a lone bird flying overhead and rejoiced in the deep blue sky and crisp air. These rewards greatly outweighed my exhaustion. I extend my grateful appreciation to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the generous donors who gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of visiting Israel. Eliana Stupp is a junior at Riverview High School.

Learning leadership skills in Israel By Eliana Stupp wanted to participate in the BMYA program because I wanted to see, firsthand, where I come from, and to meet other teens who have grown up in Israel. I found the program ideal for

the Western Galilee shoreline, Tsfat, the Golan Heights, Jerusalem, Beit Guvrin and Masada. I was delighted to see that Israel is filled with natural beauty. When we climbed Masada, we could see the calm waters of the Dead Sea and the expanse of the land of Israel in the distance, glowing as the sun rose in the sky. This was a vista that will stay in my memory. Hiking to the top of Masada was a personal challenge. I struggle with muscle spasms in my legs, which cause me to become excessively tired. Because of this, I had to take more breaks than the other hikers. But, with the encouragement of our amazing tour guide and medic, I was able to set goals throughout the hike that enabled me to reach the summit successfully. This showed me how anybody can accomplish goals they thought would be impossible to achieve – if they try with determination and don’t give up. When

Defying expectations in Tel Mond By Ian Sanford hen you visit a new country, what kind of people do you expect to meet? Will their habits, likes and lifestyles be completely different from yours? That’s what I thought before going to Israel. All I’ll say is that my initial expectations were utterly wrong!

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of my trip, however, was staying with my host families in Tel Mond. I expected people there to be different than we are in the United States. I expected the kids to play different video games, eat different foods, and listen to different music. But as soon as I met Tommy and Tamir, my mind was thoroughly blown – along with my expectations. We talked about music and discovered that we shared the same tastes, including AC-DC, Metallica, Kanye West and many other musicians. When we weren’t busy touring, we were huddled on Tommy’s floor, playing video games that we were all familiar with. Every morning, I woke up to a fresh cup of coffee, Cocoa Puffs, and yogurt with little chocolate bits – a yogurt I used to love to eat for breakfast as a little kid. I didn’t expect it, but the Israelis I met in Tel Mond were not much different than me, my family or friends. They were warm and welcoming and made my stay there wonderful. I can’t thank them enough for making the amazing experience of going to Israel even better! I now have friends in Israel I hope will last a lifetime. Ian Sanford is a junior at Braden River High School.

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Editor’s note: The “Twice Promised Land and 100 Years War” series will continue over the next several issues of The Jewish News. This new feature is included as part of our Federation’s year-long celebration of Israel @ 70. t was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” and Dickens’ words could not ring more true in the 21st century when it comes to Israel and her Arab neighbors. To me, one of the greatest miracles of the 20th century was the creation of a Jewish national home after nearly 2 millennia of exile; at best, Dr. Steven Derfler nominal tolerance, and at its worst, persecution and murder on an unprecedented scale throughout the world. Yet the road to the recognition of a legitimate national liberation movement, Zionism, would be paved with good intentions, tempered aspirations and doubts, while being confronted with animosity and hatred on a scale rarely seen. And sadly, it would be in an atmosphere of misinformation, disinformation and outright ignorance that much of the animosity would rear its ugly head. On the other hand, a second national liberation movement, Palestinian Nationalism, would be born as a result of Zionism, as residents of a somewhat remote province of the Ottoman Empire had their national consciousness

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awakened with an increasing Zionist presence in the area at the start of the 20th century. Over the next several months, we will examine the nature of the Arab/ Israeli and Palestinian/ Israeli conflicts, in essence a “Twice Promised Land and Hundred Years War.” The harsh reality is that mistakes and missed opportunities have plagued both the Israelis and Arabs. As Abba Eban would say, “The Arabs never missed an opportunity… to miss an opportunity.” Yet at the same time, Israel herself would on occasion miss its own opportunities to diplomatically bring about chances for peace. But first, we need a snapshot look at the “neighborhood” in question. As seen on the map, we can get a feel for the size of Israel compared to Florida with the two areas superimposed one on the other. Here is the statistical breakdown: Israel is one-fifth the size of Florida (360 miles wide, 450 miles long) Israel is about 50 miles wide, 300 miles long Israel’s population is approaching 8.5 million with 6.13 million Jewish citizens Florida’s population is 21 million Florida has a Jewish community approaching 750,000 Israel is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, Lebanon and

Syria to the north and northeast, the Palestinian Authority territory and Jordan to the east, Egypt and the Gaza District to the south and southwest. She had virtually no commercial fossil fuel resources until the discovery of the Leviathan and Tamar offshore natural gas fields in the last decade. Yet Israel leads the world in development of alternative energy sources, such as solar, photosynthetic and alternative electric uses. Next month’s topic: Zionism. For information about The Federation’s Israel @ 70 events, visit www. jfedsrq.org/israel70. Dr. Steven Derfler is an international educational consultant, public speaker, archaeologist, historian, researcher, teacher and writer. He has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for 40 years.

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just completed my first year of rabbinical college in Israel, as part of the Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Program (SKIP). It was always my dream to spend at least a year in Israel, and I am grateful to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for providing the financial assistance to make this dream come true. The rabbinical college I attended, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Timimim Lubavitch, is located in Kfar Chabad, which is approximately a 20-minute drive from Ben Gurion Airport. Just a small village, Kfar Chabad is very different from the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. While this village has become a tourist attraction and the school at which I studied attracts students from abroad, most of the students are Israeli, and that means learning how to quickly adapt to the language and lifestyle (and the thin mattresses!). At first, my seven American friends and I found that adapting was difficult. Although I studied Hebrew for years, being fully immersed in a Hebrewspeaking program was challenging. That said, I’m pleased to share that I have since become fluent in Hebrew. Aside from enjoying the school atmosphere and the academic experience, we toured Israel and visited some amazing places. I enjoyed visiting the Kotel in Jerusalem and spending Shabbat at the Cave of Machpelah (also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs) in Hebron. Visiting holy sites made the history of the Jewish people really come alive for me. I’ve learned so

much about these places since I was a child; it was enlightening to see them in person. We were often escorted to holy sites by soldiers from the IDF for security purposes. I was able to get to know some of the soldiers during the

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year I spent in Israel, and have come to respect the care, concern and compassion they clearly demonstrate. This year in Israel has left a deep impact upon me in so many ways. I encourage teens to take advantage of this opportunity. It reinforces one’s connection to Judaism, and brings everything we’ve learned about our history and culture vividly to life. Mendy Steinmetz, 18, lives in Sarasota. The Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Program (SKIP), which provides subsidies up to $2,500 for teens and young adults to travel to Israel, is part of The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee’s commitment to continuity and identity for our community. For more information, visit https://jfedsrq.org/skip or call Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308.

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hope to lead by example for my fellow Gen Xers, as we are an often overlooked group – so much smaller and sandwiched between boomers and millennials. However, that key cohort just below us will be looking to us for guidance, just as I had looked to the generation before me.” – Brian Mariash, Certified Investment Management Analyst Committed to fortifying our community, Brian has pledged a LIFE & LEGACY™ donation to JFCS, one of the eleven community partners. “JFCS is guided by the Jewish tradition of helping all people – empowering families and individuals to self-sufficiency,” says Brian. “Through my legacy gift, I hope to empower JFCS so it won’t have to rely solely on grants and annual giving merely to operate.” Brian also intends to endow The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, another partner and local manager of the LIFE & LEGACY program, “because the Federation strives to strengthen Jewish life for me and future generations. I want to help boost

that mission.” A staunch advocate for having role models, Brian says, “Gates, Buffet, Zuckerberg and other forward-thinking individuals have influenced me – for the better. But my philanthropic role model is someone I’ve entered into a formal mentorship with.” Brian stresses the need to educate our Gen Xers and millennials as to how to contribute to LIFE & LEGACY because they must also must help sustain our Jewish heritage. “We must engage them in conversation. There are ways they can contribute without taxing their cash flow.” With extensive wealth-management experience and expertise, Brian believes that all generations should tap into creative financial solutions in order to support the Jewish community. “Many individuals have corporate life insurance policies they aren’t even aware of... or don’t know that they can shift beneficiary designations on these and other resources; 401K plans can also be used to this end.” Brian believes that an after-lifetime

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government has available to finance social programs will be declining over the next several decades. Where will the money come from in order to fund past promises – as we’re seeing with Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security?” Downplaying his commitment to others, Brian currently commits to such organizational boards as: Easter Seals Foundation (Trustee) Child Protection (Trustee) JFCS (Trustee and Co-chair of Cancer Support and Wellness) Embracing Our Differences (Advisory Board) Merrill Lynch Advisory Council to Management But foremost, Brian fervently believes that his prime responsibility is to engage other younger philanthropists in conversation so they too can help make a difference. For more information about the LIFE & LEGACY program, contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org, or visit www. jfedsrq.org/legacy-partner-program.

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JFCS to present honors at Legacy Awards Luncheon By Monica Caldwell, JFCS Development Director

he second annual JFCS Legacy Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 10 at The Francis will congratulate one individual and two couples who give tirelessly of their time, passion and resources to help those in our community who are most vulnerable, leaving a meaningful legacy for generations to come. JFCS is very proud to recognize the following recipients: Lynn & Joe Bornstein, Trustees KBR Foundation: Sidney J. Berkowitz Building Community Award – recognizes continued, outstanding voluntary service to the community reflecting improvement of the human social condition

Geri & Ron Yonover: Rabbi Sanford E. & Leah Saperstein Hope and Healing Award – recognizes devotion to Jewish continuity, education and service to those in need

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– recognizes philanthropic and community commitment to empowering individuals and families toward self-sufficiency The keynote address, “Live a Life that Matters,” will be presented by Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg. Nancy spent most of her career as a professor of counseling psychology. She taught at Howard University, Wayne State, and twenty-six years at the Univer- Dr. Nancy Schlossberg sity of Maryland. Nancy is the author of nine books, and is co-president of Transition-Works, a consulting firm; professor emerita at the College of Education, University of Maryland; and

served as president of the National Career Development Association. She has been honored for her work by the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association. The Legacy Awards Luncheon is chaired by Steve Seidensticker, Board Chair of JFCS. The exclusive event sponsor is the law firm of Williams Parker. Tickets to the luncheon are $75 per person, and a table sponsorship for eight guests is $1,000. There will also be an opportunity to purchase Nancy’s latest book, Too Young to be Old: Love, Learn, Work, and Play as You Age. Reservations must be received by Monday, October 30. For tickets and sponsorships, please contact JFCS at 941.366.2224 x142 or mcaldwell@ JFCS-Cares.org.

Keeping Jewish chorale repertoire fresh By Alan Rothman

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he mission of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale is to keep Jewish musical heritage alive, singing Yiddish, Israeli and synagogue music. Celebrating our Chai anniversary, the Chorale is enthusiastically preparing for a gala event to commemorate this milestone. It will be held the afternoon of Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Temple Beth Sholom. In July our new artistic director, Sharon Greene, attended the North American Jewish Choral Festival in the Catskill Mountains to broaden the musical horizons of the Chorale. Five hundred participants took over the entire Hudson Valley Resort and Spa (formerly the Granite Hotel). Although other Chorale members have previously attended, this was her first time. It provided days of immersion in current Jewish choral music. Sharon was eager to attend since she attended high school and college with Matthew

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escriptions of miracles fill the Hebrew Bible – the Tanach – yet given our contemporary sensibilities and scientific proclivities, it is hard to understand them, believe in them, or know what they mean literally. We have all observed that Jews and non-Jews of deep faith believe in them, many verbatim. But others are skeptical and would prefer them explained in rational and scientific terms. Biblical scholars as well as scientists have been long at work trying to explain the many mysterious phenomena alluded to in the biblical narrative of which most are hard-pressed to accept as simply stated. Perhaps the miracles are to be reviewed and

understood allegorically or are they simply metaphors for the power of the Almighty, the Creator of our magnificent universe? Having recently witnessed a total solar eclipse, may we assume that the plague of darkness (Exodus Chapter 10) might have been a similar solar event? Does this have any bearing on the miracle of the sun and moon standing still as occurs in Chapter 10 of the Book of Joshua? Our generation has witnessed the advent of the Space Age: Sputnik; landing and walking on the moon; building of space stations; and sending up weather and communication satellites. Did the prophet Ezekiel see a rocket

ship or UFO in 592 BCE as described in Chapter 1 of the Book of Ezekiel? Through our contemporary eyes, is it easier today to imagine extraterrestrial vehicles such as the Merkava (battle tank)? It makes us wonder how our ancestors of antiquity understood the same biblical events. What is unique to humans is our ability to imagine, to dream and to think rationally. For over two millenia, great sages went to great lengths to provide commentary on our sacred texts. Their understandings were based on both tradition and their knowledge of the universe in their time. I believe we are far better equipped today to explain and learn from the miracles stated

in the Tanach. These new understandings allow us greater freedom with, and access to, the biblical narrative. Starting Tuesday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m., the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is offering an eight-week course: “Explaining Biblical Miracles.” Classes are held on the campus of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To enroll, contact me at marden. paru@gmail.com or 941.379.5655. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is an independent adult education institute and is supported by a grant from The Jewish Federation.

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Jewish Housing Council Foundation receives grant to expand Music & Memory program

he Jewish Housing Council Foundation (JHCF) has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand its Music & Memory program for seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory disorders. The grant will allow JHCF to more than triple the number of residents at Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life who are currently served by the program, while also allowing the foundation to gain national certification as a Music & Memory provider.

“We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for helping us develop and grow our Music & Memory program,” said Scott Anderson, Vice President for Philanthropy with the Jewish Housing Council Foundation. “Thanks to this grant, dozens of seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating memory disorders will be able to regain a sense of happiness and enjoyment in their lives that for many has been missing.” Founded in 2010, Music & Memory is a national nonprofit organization

Temple and church show community strength

n Friday night, August 18, Temple Sinai and Church of the Palms joined together at Temple Sinai’s Erev Shabbat service to show community concern for the recent incidents in Charlottesville, Barcelona and Finland. Pastor Stephen McConnell of Church of the Palms spoke warmly of the relationship between the temple and church, stressing community spirit and intolerance for anti-Semitism and hatred. The service was attended by Rabbi Emeritus Geoff Huntting and Sue Huntting, former Director of the Temple Sinai Religious School. Readings were made and poetry read by Rabbi Huntting and Pastor McConnell that emphasized our dedication to opposing these acts of violence. Rabbi Michael Churgel led us in a beautiful service accompanied by Chazzan

Cliff Abramson’s lovely music during which prayers were offered in memory of those who perished in these violent acts, and prayers were made for shalom (peace). Temple Sinai has a strong connection to our community, maintaining traditions of the Jewish faith while making them meaningful today for all people. We recognize diversity in our congregation and throughout the community and the world. At Temple Sinai, connection to our community is vital to our extended family. Friday night we joined together as one community to pray that the people of our nation will stand firm against bigotry and hatred of any kind. As we left the service with hope in our hearts, we were greeted with the beauty of a rainbow that gave us confidence that our prayers were heard.

Rabbi Michael Churgel and Chazzan Cliff Abramson lead the service (photo by Sally Ullman Photography)

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Association and Sarasota Rotary Club, and currently serves 20 residents at Aviva. Thanks to the recent Community Foundation grant, JHCF will be able to expand that number to more than 70 residents served while also gaining access to valuable resources made available through the national Music & Memory nonprofit network. For more information, please contact the Jewish Housing Council Foundation office at 941.203.6237 or email Johnette Cappadona, Director of Development, at jcappadona@jewishhcf. org.

A bit of history

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Me’Daber Ivrit? Temple Emanu-El launches new Hebrew classes

Committee, a variety of Hebrew classes will be offered throughout the year. Beginning this month are two levels of Hebrew Conversation classes – one welcoming newcomers to the language, and one designed for those with some background speaking Hebrew. “Hebrew Conversation for Beginners Level One,” which begins Sunday morning, October 1 at 10:00 a.m., will be taught by Dr. Bruce Kleinberg. Dr. Kleinberg is a local attorney and doctor who lived in Israel and served as a paratrooper with the Israel Defense Forces. No experience with Hebrew is required for this class, which Instructor Evie Shen-Tal continues from 10:00

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to 11:00 a.m. on Sundays throughout October, as well as on November 12, November 19 and December 3. For those who have completed Level 1 – or who have some background in Hebrew – Temple Emanu-El also offers “Hebrew Conversation for Beginners Level Two.” This class begins Tuesday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. and will be held every Tuesday at that time through December 5. It will be facilitated by Evie Shen-Tal, who lived in Israel and who has taught Hebrew for 14 years. All are welcome to learn and practice Hebrew in this educational, supportive and friendly environment. The cost for the classes is $50 for Temple Emanu-El members and $60 for guests. For more information or to register, please call 941.371.2788.

Law enforcement and Temple Beth Israel form security partnership

n their continuous effort to coordinate security on Longboat Key and at Temple Beth Israel, Chief of Police Peter A. Cumming and Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino met with the leadership of TBI on August 29. The meeting created a synergy between the security plan put in place at Temple Beth Israel and the increasing need of the Longboat Key Police Department to provide information,

education and prevention. Always proactive in their approach to crime prevention, Cumming and Rubino bring considerable experience in intelligence and risk assessment to the table. Attending the meeting from Temple Beth Israel were Rabbi Steven Sniderman, President Robert Vigder, Vice President Murray Blueglass, Trustee Allan Goldfarb and Executive Director Isaac Azerad.

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Allan Goldfarb, Security Committee Chair at TBI, stated that “with an aging population, the challenges of instituting security measures, while at the same time maintaining the levels of comfort our congregants are accustomed to, require a delicate balance.” The training provided by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has proven to be most valuable in formulating a workable plan and sparking TBI’s renewed interest in security. It has allowed for a systematic approach to the issues that faith-based institutions are facing with the increasing rate of hate-crimes and anti-Semitic vandalism. Cumming and Rubino are scheduled to address the congregation in an informational meeting. They are also working on providing the temple with a survey of the premises and a list of recommendations for security and prevention.

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Jack Brodman’s lasting legacy

With contributions from Rabbi Michael Werbow, Deborah Bortnick, Felicia Servetz and Joel Servetz

ongtime Sarasota resident Jack Brodman’s influence has long been felt at Temple Beth Sholom and in the local Jewish community. He was instrumental in forming TBS’s daily morning minyan, which continues through this day, and faithfully attended weekly Shabbat services. He helped run the synagogue as a member of the Board of Directors, occasionally guided Shabbat services, and was Erev Yom Kippur Mincha leader for many years. Jack grew up in Poland, experienced the horror of three years in concentration camps, and escaped the Nazis to immigrate to the United States where he found peace and freedom. He married twice, had a family, and built a successful interior design business. His lasting gift to his kehillah, though, was through his personal interactions. Jack encouraged Deborah Bortnick to not only read and chant Torah, but to lead Saturday morning

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Jack Brodman in 2015 (photo credit RGB Media, LLC)

services. He also encouraged Colleen Blumenthal to read and chant as well. He expressed to Felicia Servetz that she should wear a tallit as a weekly Shabbat attendee and several days later gave her a beautiful silk tallit once belonging to his second wife, Helen. Jack gifted Rabbi Jennifer Singer the tallit he first was given when he arrived in the U.S. He even was popular with the children, as they knew he always had chocolate for them. Good friend Felicia Servetz noted, “When Jack would attend Shabbat services, I would notice that he did equal amounts of praying and schmoozing. Oh, how he loved to schmooze...especially with the ladies. He was quite a dapper gentleman as well. He always wore a handkerchief in his jacket pocket which perfectly matched his tie and kippah!” Joel Servetz summed him up as a “kind, gentle soul who never lost faith in his Jewish religion, loved this country, and lived a good, honest life, making it to 97. Rest in peace dear friend.”

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n Auschwitz, noted the Italian writer and Holocaust survivor, Primo Levi, a Jew’s tattoo disclosed his origin. A low number indicated Polish nationality since Pols were the first to arrive at the Nazis’ most notorious death center. Levi allowed that these Jews were especially tough and resourceful to have endured the camp’s horrors for so long. Jacob (Jack) Brodman, who died at 97 in August, certainly fit that category. A few years ago, after hearing only a brief account of Brodman’s Holocaust story, I felt compelled to learn more about him. Meeting at his home, I asked question after question, sometimes feeling like an insensitive intruder when Jack would struggle to hold back tears in revisiting so much personal tragedy. I regarded our extended exchange as a profoundly sad, yet inspiring privilege. In 1939, Jack, a 19-year-old working as a doctor’s assistant in his hometown following Germany’s invasion of Poland, watched from a third-floor office window as Nazi commander Heinrich Hamann executed his father, a Jewish community leader. Hamann subsequently declared he would bring even greater suffering to Jews than intended by the diabolically evil biblical Haman. While on a hard labor detail close to the town’s train station, after passing the first of many selections, Jack heard his sister screaming to him through a slit in a crammed departing boxcar. This was his last remembrance of her. Later, as part of another detail, he shoveled mounds of dirt into a large pit after witnessing the Nazis murder 200 local fellow Jews. Jack recalled that when a

young girl, eyed by Hamann for carnal pleasure, refused to leave her mother’s side, the two were killed with one bullet. At Auschwitz he met an inmate from his hometown who said he could work with him in the crematoria moving bodies. Instead, Jack got assigned to do carpentry work at a facility near the camp, where he remained for two years. At one point, a guard asked if anyone in Jack’s six-man unit could mend a mitten. Jack quickly volunteered even though he had no previous experience other than having seen his mother sew. For this extra labor he received a larger portion of noodles in his soup (which he shared with others). In demand for his newfound tailoring ability, he repaired socks and gloves for several members of the SS and also took in the pants of some gay functionaries who, in Jack’s words, “wanted it very tight in the tuches.” Later, at Buchenwald, Jack happened to look into a window where he saw a lampshade that had been made from colorful human tattoos. Ilse Koch, the camp commandant’s wife, aka the “Bitch of Buchenwald,” had particular inmates with tattoos she liked killed in order to fashion their skin into various objects. Subjected to two brutal death marches as the Allies moved closer, Jack subsisted on frogs he caught along the way. One night, after he and some comrades escaped into the woods, they came upon on an abandoned cabin where they found civilian clothes. Two days later, three German soldiers approached the cabin. When asked what the men were doing there, continued on next page

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Rosemary offers this encouragement to everyone recovering from cancer: “Think positive and you can’t dwell on the cancer – you still have living to do!” In addition to volunteering at JFCS, Rosemary also volunteers one day a week at the Sarasota Veterans Center. When Rosemary isn’t volunteering she enjoys sewing, crotchet and knitting, and she belongs to a quilting group. To find out more information about volunteer opportunities at JFCS, please contact Cindy Underwood, Director of Volunteer Services & Community Outreach, at cunderwood@JFCS-Cares.org or 941.366.2224 x143.

in its Pre-K program, and loves reading to the children, doing activities and escorting the children to lunch. She feels a great sense of accomplishment when the children come to her for help and they leave with renewed confidence. Rosemary noted, “I enjoy being able to help kids.”

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to arrest and detain a number of Jews in northern Norway during the summer of 1941. Beginning in October, German officials, working with Norwegian collaborators, began making more arrests, including 260 males Jews living in Oslo. During November 25-26, 1941, occupation officials arrested a number of Jews in Oslo. They were sent first to Germany by sea, and from there by rail to Auschwitz, where most perished. The effectiveness of Quisling’s government to carve out an autonomous Norwegian fascist identity was impeded both by interference from Berlin and by Norwegian partisan resistance. A resistance movement had emerged almost immediately after the Nazi invasion, and included both armed and unarmed factions. Much activity involved non-violent civil disobedience; for example, when Quisling tried to introduce Nazi ideology into school curricula, teachers refused to acquiesce, even after a number of them were arrested and detained. On the evening of October 25, 1942, members of the Norwegian resistance learned that all remaining Jews in the country were about to be arrested and deported the next day. With only a few hours’ notice, as many Jews as possible were warned to go into hiding, and over the next few days attempts were made to smuggle them across the border to neutral Sweden. The process was extremely difficult. There were no plans for taking care of hundreds of people in such a short time, and as a result arrangements had to be improvised. Yet many Jews were saved, with most moved across the border in small groups. Upon learning that these attempts at saving Jews were taking place, Terboven imposed the death penalty on anyone caught aiding Jewish refugees, and both the German occupiers and local Norwegian police were especially vigilant in their efforts to capture as many Jews as possible. As a result, rescue efforts were mixed. Perhaps as many as 900 Jewish refugees made their way across the border to Sweden, with others crossing the North Sea to Britain. But 758 Norwegian Jews were murdered by the

Nazis (mostly in Auschwitz), while at least another 775 Jews were arrested and detained in local concentration camps and prisons in Norway. Of those deported, some did manage to return after the liberation of Norway in May 1945, while a few managed to survive within the country, in hiding. Taken together, the Nazi occupation of Norway was an almost complete disaster for Norway’s Jews, from which few were left untouched. This is

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n October 25, 1942 – 75 years ago this month – the Nazi deportation of the tiny Jewish community of Norway began. It was the culmination of two years of increasing oppression against a vulnerable community that had previously considered itself to be relatively safe from persecution. At the outset of World War II, Norway had a total population of approximately 2.9 million people. The Jewish community had grown very Dr. Paul Bartrop slowly, but received some refugees from Germany and peaked at around 2,100 by 1939. In April 1940, in violation of Norway’s declared neutrality, Germany invaded as part of its push into Scandinavia. The Nazi plan was to establish a number of naval bases in Norway in order to counter British control over the North Sea as well as secure important raw materials. With British and French assistance, however, the Royal Norwegian Navy and the other arms of the military mounted a spirited defense, though ultimately, by late May, the Germans had achieved victory. On June 7, King Haakon VII, along with many members of the Norwegian government, fled and established a government-in-exile in London. The Nazis then turned to a local fascist, Vidkun Quisling, to serve as head of state. Born in 1887, Quisling had been Norwegian military attaché in Petrograd, Russia, and after holding several administrative posts he became Minister of Defense in 1931. Known as a capable army officer and government official, he courted controversy through his support of Germany’s Nazi party, and in 1933 helped found the Nasjonal Samling (NS) party, a Norwegian fascist organization. The NS was unpopular with the Norwegian people, however, and did not attract much in the way of electoral success. In 1939, Quisling met with German dictator Adolf Hitler and discussed options for a possible German occupation of Norway, with the object of placing the NS in power. It took the German invasion of April 1940 to achieve this, and Quisling established a government in which he was named as Minister-President. It lasted only one week, the Nazis realizing that Quisling had next to no support from the Norwegian people – most of whom detested Nazism. A new ruling body was thereby created, in which a German Nazi, Josef Terboven, was made Reich Commissioner. On February 1, 1942, Quisling was given greater political power as Norway’s Minister-President in a new NS government supported directly by the Nazis. He subsequently embarked on a program of Nazification for Norway. His policies, which included efforts to convert churches and schools to the principles of National Socialism, still met with opposition from a majority of Norwegians. Between June 1940 and June 1941, when the Germans launched the invasion of the Soviet Union known as Operation Barbarossa, there were comparatively few restrictions placed on Norway’s Jews. However, that attack prompted German occupation officials

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Stars of David

By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist

thisEditor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish unityfor the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one JewNaziish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify wishwith a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. Hisair on Sundays at 10:00 p.m. KYRA New TV Season Tribe Members r for SEDGWICK, 52, stars as Jane Sadler, Here are the new TV shows that preStuda TV producer whose life gets complimiered in September or will premiere rsity. cated after her young daughter disapin October with major Jewish cast gcu. pears in the middle of the night and members: The Orville started on Septhe two worlds she tries to navigate tember 10 and new episodes air Thursviolently collide. 9JKL is a sitcom that days at 10:00 p.m. Seth MacFarlane, starts on CBS on October 2 and new who co-created the show with JON episodes air on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. FAVREAU, 50, stars as a spaceship It was created by MARK FEUERcaptain. It’s a sort of spoof of Star Trek. STEIN, 46 (Royal Pains) and his wife, HALSTON SAGE, 24, is a main cast DANA KLEIN, 43, and is loosely member, playing Alara Kitan, a security based on their real lives. In real life, officer who is from another planet. She Feuerstein and Klein lived next door has super-strength. VICTOR GARto his family. In the series, Feuerstein BER, 68, and BRIAN GEORGE, 65 plays Josh Roberts, a divorced actor (Raj’s father in Big Bang Theory) are who lives in apartment 9K, with his recurring cast members. They play, parents, brother and sister-in-law livrespectively, Admiral Halsey and Dr. ing in adjacent apartments. ELLIOT Aronov. The Good Doctor started on GOULD and LINDA LAVIN, both 79, September 25 and new episodes air on co-star as Roberts’ parents. I Love You, Mondays at 10:00 p.m. Freddie HighAmerica is a ten-episode comedy/realmore stars as Shaun Murphy, a surgeon ity/political series that begins streamwith autism and savant syndrome, who ing on Hulu on Thursday, October 12. begins working at a prestigious hosSARAH SILVERMAN, 46, travels pital. RICHARD SCHIFF, 62 (The around the country talking to people West Wing) co-stars as Aaron Glassshe agrees with and people she doesn’t man, the president of the hospital. He’s agree with. Murphy’s friend and longtime mentor. Tribe Members in Game of Thrones The Big Mouth is an original Netflix Games of Thrones (GOT) ended its 7th animated sitcom that began streaming season on August 27. Long story short: on September 29. This ten-episode seI did “vet” the huge, mostly British cast ries is based on the teen years of NICK for Jewish actors before. But mazel KROLL and ANDREW GOLDwas recently with me and new sources BERG, both 39, with Kroll voicing his emerged and I found two Jewish cast fictional self. Also providing voices are members. PAUL KAYE, 52, played MAYA RUDOLPH, 45, and JENNY Thoros of Myr (also known as “the Red SLATE, 35. Priest”) in GOT. His character died Wisdom of the Crowd is a drama fighting in season 7. He was among the that starts on CBS on October 1 and party, led by Jon Snow, that heroicalnew episodes air on Sundays at 8:30 ly went “beyond the wall” to capture p.m. JEREMY PIVEN, 52, stars as and bring back a zombie-like “wight.” Jeffrey Tanner, a visionary Silicon ValThoros is the “Lord of Light” drunkley tech innovator who creates a cuten priest who, we learn in season 3, ting-edge crowdsourcing app to solve could repeatedly “re-animate” (revive his daughter’s murder. Inspired by the from death) the leader of the Brothernotion that a million minds are better hood without Banners. Kaye grew up than one, Tanner develops “Sophe,” in London. He first became famous an online platform for publicly-shared in the UK in the ’90s as “Dennis Peninformation he’s certain will find his nis,” a satirical radio/TV host. Since daughter’s killer. Ten Days in the Val2000, he has mostly acted, appearing ley is an ABC mystery series that beon TV and on stage. In 1984, he took gins on October 1 and new episodes

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Interested in Your Family’s History? Nate Bloom (see column at left) has become a family history expert in 10 years of doing his celebrity column, and he has expert friends who can help when called on. Most family history experts charge $1,000 or more to do a full family-tree search. However, Bloom knows that most people want to start with a limited search of one family line.

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Write Bloom at nteibloom@aol.com and enclose a phone number. Nate will then contact you about starting a limited search. If that goes well, additional and more extensive searches are possible. The first search fee is no more than $100. No upfront cost. Also, several of this newspaper’s readers have asked Bloom to locate friends and family members from their past, and that’s worked out great for them. So contact him about this as well. a year off from college to work on an Israeli kibbutz. There he met his wife, ORLY KATZ. They wed in 1989 and have two sons. A rocket launched from Gaza killed his mother-in-law in 2009. ANTON LESSER, 65, plays Qyburn, the evil ally of evil Queen Cersei. Qyburn turned “the Mountain” into a zombie-like killer and he invented a

catapult that launched a huge spear that wounded a “good” dragon. Lesser, who is best known as a Shakespearean stage actor, won a British “Emmy” (BAFTA Award) for playing Sir Thomas More in the BBC mini-series Wolf Hall. In 2015, he played Charles Dickens’ Jewish character Fagin on stage and told a reporter that he is Jewish in real life.

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A young mother’s letters and poems testify to the Nazi madness that she did not survive Book review and interview by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News Dancing on a Powder Keg, by Ilse Weber. Translated with Foreword by Michal Schwartz. Bunim & Bannigan Ltd. in association with Yad Vashem. 340 pages. Hardcover $34.95.

irst published in Germany in 2008, this startling book is one of the most revealing eyewitness accounts of the Nazi diminishment of Jewish life and finally the destruction of Jewish lives. It is comprised primarily of letters written by the Czech children’s author and radio scriptwriter to her Swedish friend, Lilian von Löwenadler. In Phil Jason these letters, written with great regularity and growing alarm, Ilse Weber conveys the growing horror of the Nazi occupation on Czech Jews in general and on her own family in particular. Beginning in 1939, Ilse wrote many letters to her older son, Hanus, who was taken on the Kindertransport to London where Lilian, who lived there, met him and took him to safety in Sweden. The surface concern of most letters is to offer and report family news to a good friend already acquainted with Ilse’s family, and to encourage letters in return. The more urgent concern, rapidly accelerating, is the one expressed as early as 1936: “Anti-Semitism is shutting all doors on me.” The context here is the contraction of Ilse’s professional status and opportunities. In Ilse’s community, traditional

Jewish life goes on without much in“a world that so calmly terruption for many years after Hitler’s overlooks this violation rise to power and Czechoslovakia’s and robbery of the Jews.” subjugation. Jewish holidays are obIn 1939, Ilse refers with served (in the case of Chanukah, indread to the expulsion terwoven with Christmas) and Jewish (from Czechoslovakia education continues. But Ilse worries and elsewhere) of the about turbulence in Palestine and the Polish Jews who were reliability of the Balfour Declaration. forced to leave their Ilse exhibits no desire to hide homes and businesses her Jewish identity or pretend to be but not allowed to enter ashamed of it. However, she is very Poland. much attached as well to her German By this time, Ilse cultural identity. Though a Czech, Geris worrying about her man is her natural language. She is an failing health and the ardent admirer of German literature, collapse of medical care. Her second music and art. Now, as a Jew and a son, Tommy, has lost his physician. Czech, circumstances distance her She doesn’t know how to prepare for from a central part of her identity. She her family’s survival. Life in her town loves her homeland and her adopted is “like dancing on a powder keg.” culture, but it is all being taken from She sees a synagogue in flames. Jews her. “That I am Jewish is beginning to cannot leave their homes after eight appear like a curse to o’clock. Frequent relome.” cations are necessary. Conditions worsen Employment for her in her part of Czechohusband is now a matter slovakia. For everyone. of hard labor, which has Milk becomes scarce ruined his health. The and electric power is Jewish cemetery is the lost. The local broadonly garden that Tomcasting station is in my is allowed to enter. German hands. “Our The surprisingly freehomeland is destroyed.” flowing mail communiAnd part of the destruccation is threatened. Ilse Weber tion is the arrival of And then it hapJewish refugees from other countries. pens. Ilse’s desperation and desire to By late 1938, Ilse is ashamed of her be of use brings her to volunteer as a former German friends and acquainnurse and teacher in Theresienstadt. tances, who have almost all disappointThere is a break in communications ed her as human beings. She looks for a while, and when it returns, only away when she sees them. short passages come off Ilse’s pen. (At The dream of settling in Palestine this point, I think she no longer has a flutters in and out of various letters. It typewriter.) would seem to be the only answer to These letters are supplemented by an essay by Ruth Bondy, “The World of Theresienstadt,” which illuminates the nature of this combination ghetto and concentration camp. Though brief, it does a fine job of creating a useful context for Ilse’s life there and for the poems that Ilse wrote in Theresienstadt, that make up a major section of the book. These poems are remarkable for the ways in which they balance intensity with calmness, outrage with understanding. Many of them describe the lives of the children whom Ilse nurses and teaches. She worries about the substandard and uncertain nourish-

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The Many Faces of Federation

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Sarasota-Manatee is to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel. We build community through strong relationships with partners in education, cultural arts, social services and area nonprofits. The Jewish Federation is the only local organization focused on the whole—all of us thriving together. We are the center of Jewish life—serving as community convener, fostering an open exchange of ideas, developing programs and strengthening services that connect our constituents to their Jewish identity, and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of all programs and services. Our goal is to create a thriving community that embraces diverse individuals and offers meaningful Jewish experiences. We recognize that we cannot do this alone—it takes a strong, vibrant community to accomplish these tasks. By engaging both the Jewish and secular communities, we build relationships that allow us to broaden the menu of touch points through which individuals can connect—with The Federation and with one another. With your help, we will continue to work together to achieve our vision of a vibrant Jewish community.

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works closely with our Jewish community partners to: • Ensure the future of our Jewish community through the LIFE & LEGACY™ program • Assist with improving the safety of our Jewish institutions through training and security grants • Provide for basic needs such as food, rent assistance, indigent burial, counseling and more • Offer meeting space for membership organizations, social clubs, educational offerings and holiday celebrations • Support our Holocaust Survivor community • Aid those impacted by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Irma

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cultivating Jewish identity in our children and teens. Through these programs, we provide opportunities for formal and informal Jewish learning, social experiences, leadership training, domestic and overseas travel, and so much more!

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This year, more than individuals traveled to Israel and beyond with our Federation. Teens, young mothers, leadership from our interfaith community in Sarasota-Manatee, baby boomers and more participated in structured programs designed to connect participants with one another, with Jewish life, culture and values, and to provide opportunities for learning and future engagement.

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Cultural Arts Partnerships This year brought three incredible cultural arts partnerships to our area. First, in February 2017, we collaborated with Sarasota Orchestra, Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, State College of Florida, and the school boards of Sarasota and Manatee counties to present Violins of Hope. The four community concerts were attended by thousands of people; in addition, more than 1,700 middle and high school students learned the stories of the Holocaust through these beautifully restored instruments. We partnered with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to help bring the work of Marc Chagall to SarasotaManatee. More than 100,000 visited the gardens during the six-month engagement!

The mission of the Heller Community Relations Committee is to build relationships within the Jewish and non-Jewish communities to advance common interests through education and advocacy. Some ways in which the Heller CRC advocates for Israel and against anti-Semitism are: • Community and Interfaith missions to Israel • Educating faith communities about Israel, Judaism and the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement • Hold events with Israeli dignitaries and experts on Israeli history • Support Hillel and our Jewish college students Through its programs, the Heller CRC works to connect our local community to Israel. Much of the focus of this year’s programs will be centered around Israel’s 70th year of statehood. See the ad on page 8B for details of this community-wide celebration!

Want to learn more about Federation’s impact? Contact us to request a copy of our Federation 2016-17 Impact Report. The report provides insight into how our Federation is working to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in Sarasota-Manatee, in Israel and around the world. Send an email to info@jfedsrq.org or call Ilene Fox, Chief Development Officer, at 941.343.2111.

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Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old

Interfaith grandkids and Crayola crayons By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

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abbi, I have to ask you something and it’s very personal,” said Ann as she wagged her finger in the typical “don’t tell,” motion. Back then Ann was a relative newcomer on the Aviva campus (formerly called Kobernick Anchin Jewish Retirement Campus in Sarasota, Florida). She was still learning the intricacies of her new home and I was happy to help. Later, as I Rabbi Barbara Aiello stirred my cup of tea in Ann’s apartment, I noticed Ann twisting a napkin in her hand. So I asked, “What is it that seems to be troubling you so?” Ann paused, then asked, “Do you remember Crayola crayons? When we were kids everyone had them.” In a flash Ann had brought me back to second grade. “I sure do,” I said. “I was fascinated with burnt sienna!” “All those colors,” Ann mused. “That’s what I have to talk to you about.” The quizzical look on my face must have had an effect, as it prompted Ann to quickly explain. “Crayola crayons, that’s what I call my family. My children, their spouses, my grandchildren, my whole mishpucha are the crayons in one big crayon box!” As I looked around Ann’s apartment I began to understand. Beautifully framed photos were displayed on shelves and table tops, each one featuring individual closeups or large and small family groups. “There they are,” Ann said proudly, as she brought the photos to the table so I could see them up close. “Here are all of my crayons! My daughter there is married to a Korean man. So look! I have Asian grandchildren, four of them. My son is married to a doctor from Kenya so those grandkids are part African. My other son and his wife

adopted two girls, one from Peru and the other from Ethiopia. My family has more colors than Crayola!” As Ann carefully replaced the family photos, I couldn’t help but comment, “Ann, you have a beautiful family. What’s the problem?” That’s when Ann opened the door to her fears. As a retirement home resident for just under two months she was concerned about family visits. “I know that I’m living in a Jewish community but it’s obvious that my family is mixed. How will it be when they come? Will my new friends accept my crayons?” For a person from Ann’s generation the question is a legitimate one, especially when we look at the statistics on interfaith families. Nearly 50 years ago when Ann was newly married, the rate of intermarriage between Jews and Gentiles was 17 percent. Quite possibly Ann’s concerns stem from her memories of how unusual interfaith marriages were back then. Ann might even remember that very few rabbis would officiate at interfaith weddings,

What this means for Ann and others with “Crayola crayon” families is that the stigma of the interfaith couple is nearly gone. Rather than “marrying out,” the idea of “marrying in” has become the term of choice when discussing pairings, especially since 62 percent of Pew’s young Jewish adult respondents said that “being Jewish is primarily a matter of ancestry and culture.” Six weeks after our meeting when Ann discussed her fears regarding her “crayon” kids, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand Ann’s diverse family and how they were treated by her new friends. It was Passover week and visiting families lounged in a beautifully appointed space that served as a large living room. Ann’s children and grandchildren were visiting as well and Ann was beaming at the warm welcome and loving attention residents gave to each one of Ann’s clan. Grandchildren with roots from cultures all

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over the world, put down new roots as they climbed on the laps of the bubbes and zaydes they had just met. “Do you know my bubbe,” Edye from Ethiopia asked the smiling gentleman sitting beside her on the sofa. In a flash, little Edye was pulling her grandmother toward her new friend. “My cousin can sing a song in Korean. Want to hear it?” Ann was beaming, secure in the knowledge that her new Jewish retirement community was open and welcoming to all, including her own “Crayola crayon” family. “We’re a lot of crayon colors,” Ann said, “and we’ve found our new crayon box. It’s so good to know that we fit right in!” For ten years Rabbi Barbara Aiello served the Aviva Campus for Senior Life in Sarasota as resident rabbi. Currently as Aviva’s Rabbi Emerita, she shares her experiences on Aging Jewishly. Contact her at Rabbi@Rabbi Barbara.com.

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many synagogues were unwelcoming, and some families refused to accept their son or daughter’s non-Jewish spouse. Over the years, as acceptance and appreciation of diversity has become the norm in American culture, interfaith families benefited from this sociological shift. In the 1990s, interfaith marriages rose to 43 percent of all Jewish marriages, a figure that more than doubles the number from the 1960s. Today, according to the most recent Pew Research Report, the overall intermarriage rate is 58 percent.

Rabbi Elaine Glickman: The Holy Ground-Temple Mount Our thoughts turn to the east in “Holy Ground: A History on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem,” an adult education class taught by Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman. From the near-sacrifice of Isaac to the dream of Jacob’s ladder, from the miraculous construction of the Temple to its theology-shattering destruction, from two thousand years of exile to liberation, the Temple Mount has witnessed many of Judaism’s most devastating and most glorious moments. All are invited to join this journey through our millennia-long history with the Temple Mount.

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Hoshanot – A Sukkot ritual

Jerusalem Post Crossword Puzzle “Jew-ish Hosts” By Yoni Glatt

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By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin

he holiday of Sukkot that we celebrate this month ends the cycle of the High Holidays season. According to the Torah, Sukkot should be celebrated with joy for seven days (Dt.16:15). The Torah required that Sukkot, known as “The Festival” (II Chr.7:8), should be marked by ofDr. Rachel Dulin fering sacrifices (Num. 29:12-38), pilgrimage to the Temple (Dt. 16:15-16), sitting in the sukkah (Lev. 23:42), and collecting citron, palm branches, willow branches and leafy boughs (Lev. 23:40), all probably representing the vegetation of the land. The Torah adds an eighth day to the festivities, which was marked as a “solemn day” (Lev. 24:39) known as Sh’mini Atzeret. With the years, several customs and rituals were added to the festivities. One of these rituals, which is not mentioned in the Bible, is called Hoshanot. The ritual is based on the custom in the time of the Temple, whereby the congregants encircle the altar, chanting the words ho-shi-ah-na as the last cry for forgiveness. On the seventh day of the holiday the people formed seven similar processions, beating willow branches against the floor, presumably casting away their sins. The Mishnah called this day Hoshana Rabbah, namely “the great Hoshana” (Sukka 4:5-6). The origin of the ritual is not clear, but most likely it was based in pagan apotropaic magic, whereby the participants hoped to be protected by using the willow as a scapegoat. In later years, when the ritual of Hoshanot became an integral part of the synagogue celebration of Sukkot, many liturgical

hymns entered the service. Most of the hymns, which are also called Hoshanot, are believed to be written by R. Eleazer ha-Kallir of the eighth century CE. They are arranged alphabetically containing as many verses as the Hebrew alphabet and are based in Jewish history, Midrash and lore. The question remains, why is this ritual called Hoshanot? The answer lies in the words found in the Book of Psalms where the supplicant cried out for God’s help, saying ana Adonai hoshi-ah na, literally “please God, please save” (118:25). The last two words, hoshi-ah na give the tone to the ritual. The first word, ho-shi-ah, is derived from the verb le-ho-shi-ah, meaning “save,” “deliver,” “help” and “redeem.” It appears in the Bible 200 times in several constructions. The noun Ye-shu-ah, meaning “salvation” or “redemption,” is based on this verb, and proper names like Ye-ho-shu-ah (Joshua), Yi-sha-yahu (Isaiah) and Ye-shu (Jesus) are also derived from this verb. The second word, na, appears over 100 times in the text as a short form of the word ana, meaning “please.” Thus, the two words together, ho-shi-ah na, literally means “please save.” As the years passed, the pronunciation of ho-shi-ah na was contracted to hoshana, and the ritual of the Sukkot celebration became known as Ho-sha-not, a plural form of hoshana. By the way, the term also entered into the Christian liturgy as Hosanna, but here it means “praise the Lord.” I wish all of our readers chag same-ach – a joyful celebration of Sukkot! Shana Tovah. Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor of biblical literature at Spertus College in Chicago, and an adjunct professor of Hebrew and Bible at New College in Sarasota.

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Editor: YoniGlatt, koshercrosswords@gmail.com This puzzle is full of talk show hosts who have Jewish sounding names, but aren’t actually Jewish. Across 1. ___ Yomi (daily page of Gemara) 4. Leader after Moses, for short 8. Common construction need 14. ___ Mae Brown (Oscar-winning role for 44-Across) 15. Ideal status for a service 16. Many a flick produced by Roger Corman or David F. Friedman 17. Longtime TV talk show host 19. Cut film, like the Coens 20. Sefirat Ha___ (Jewish counting time) 21. 13, 40, 120, e.g. 23. Loafs 24. Karenina or a daughter of Freud 26. Israeli port city that can also be a plot of land 28. Longtime TV talk show host 34. Tennis star Monica who once appeared on “The Nanny” 35. Puts on YES or 8-Down 36. “I ___ Rock” (Simon and Garfunkel song) 37. ___etz (left-wing Israeli newspaper) 38. Passover month 40. Yom ___ (fast day) 41. Dough machine? 42. “Achshav!” in a hospital 43. Battier who played for Arison’s Heat 44. Longtime TV talk show host 48. Attraction at Superland or Disneyland 49. Heavenly bear 50. Famous Gertrude 53. QB Tony that Mark Cuban made a Maverick for a day 55. (The) Old City 59. Los Angeles suburb named for a false goddess of fruit 61. 17, 28 and 44-Across, despite their names 63. Jewelry that would get in the way of tefillin 64. Waze suggestions (Abbr.) 65. Stat for Scott Feldman or Clayton Kershaw 66. Seth who would also work with this puzzle’s theme 67. ___ Einai 68. Sinai in Torah

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The legacy of Leon Levitch By Arlene Stolnitz

his is a little-known story that needs to be told…and it has a connection to the music world that will unfold as you read on. It involves the relocation of nearly 1,000 refugees, mainly Jews but includes Roman Catholics, Protestants, as well as Russians and Greek Orthodox during WWII. Escaping from 18 European countries, the refugees had been in hiding from the Nazis in Arlene Stolnitz northern Italy in 1944. Many had endured concentration camps and had witnessed unbearable hardships. In June 1944, after the Allies had liberated Italy, President Franklin D. Roosevelt relaxed the government quotas on refugees entering the U.S. He commissioned a transport army hospital ship to bring 982 refugees, 872 of whom were Jewish, to America. On July 29, the ship, the Henry Gibbins, left Naples and arrived in New York on August 3, 1944. They were sent to an Army camp, Ft. Ontario, in Oswego, New York, where they were once again interred. Known as Safe Haven, the refugees spent 28 months there from August 1944 to December 1946. Life was certainly better than before. But for some, the idea of living in barracks surrounded by barbed wire fencing was not what they had hoped for. And yet, their lives had been spared, and for that they were forever grateful. One of the refugees, Leon Levitch, had been a musician in pre-war Europe. A classically-trained pianist, he was also an aspiring composer. His family,

from Belgrade, Yugoslavia, included his father Joseph Levitch, a pharmacist and poet, his mother Fortunee, brother Edward and sister Manon. Things were so desperate, Levitch’s father had taught his family how to hang themselves if they were caught by Yugoslav fascists. Levitch was just a young boy of 17 during this time, but had already shown great promise as a musical prodigy. Even during these difficult years, he was able to continue his musical studies. Sent to a concentration camp north of Milan, the Levitch family was interred in a beautiful resort near the Alps. According to Levitch, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 87, “The Italians will make you prisoners, but they won’t deny you of music.” It was the existence of a piano that allowed for music to maintain their livelihood. The Jews in the camp would be allowed to play every morning as a way to start the day. Levitch related the story that it was so cold his mother found a hibachi so he could warm his hands to play. Levitch stated that it was the music that carried him through the most difficult times. A year and a half later, the Levitch family was sent to a camp in southern Italy. It was from there that they were sent to the United States in 1944, when FDR intervened and finally allowed the nearly 1,000 refugees to enter the U.S. At the end of the war, Levitch continued composing, pursuing his musical studies and attending Los Angeles City College. He later received a master of arts degree in composition from UCLA. He went on to become a prolific and well-recognized composer of chamber and orchestral music. His compositions can be found on YouTube.

And so you may ask, how did I come upon this amazing story? Many years ago, before moving to Florida, I saw a PBS special on Safe Haven. I had never heard of Safe Haven located in Oswego, even though the town is in New York, north of Rochester (my hometown), on Lake Ontario. I recorded the program never realizing it would be of significance more than 20 years later. I did know there was someone in my community, an attorney, a refugee, who said he had come to this country during the war years. I thought it was pretty unusual from all I had heard, considering that Jews were not allowed to enter the country during this time, but I had no idea where he went when he arrived in the U.S. Fast forward to 2017 in Venice, Florida, where I met someone who was from Oswego! In conversation, we connected the dots and discovered

that I had a recording of the long-lost program that the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center had been trying to recover. Is that bashert or what? As I watched the program again, after so many years, it took on new meaning, which has led to the article I have written. Much of his experience is related with his brother in an oral history which can be found on the Internet. Enjoy Levitch’s works on YouTube. Knowing his story is quite amazing! Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in Venice’s Chorale (formerly Exsultate!). Her interest in choral music has led to this series of articles on Jewish folk music in the Diaspora.

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10 top travel technologies to ease your journeys

There are close to 300 travel-related companies in the startup nation. We chose 10 that are red hot. By Brian Blum, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, August 8, 2017

sraelis love to travel. Whether it’s a post-army trek to South America or a family outing to the Alps, it sometimes seems there are more Israelis beyond the country’s borders than within. So it’s not surprising that travel technology from Israel is red hot right now – both websites and apps. With close to 300 travel-related companies in the startup nation, it was hard for us to pick our top 10, but we did the heavy lifting and you get to sit back and go with the flow (of tourists) using these very cool products. Gooster Planning an itinerary by swiping through menus in an app or clicking on a website is so 2012. Gooster gooses up the interaction through its free smart chatbot that works within Facebook Messenger. When you fire it up, Gooster asks you where you’re traveling and whether you want to learn more about cool cafés, tourist sites or the latest in-places to party. Gooster responds accordingly. Gooster is location-specific and has a database of 50,000 tips and recommendations “from the useful to the off-the-beaten track,” CEO Ardon Wesley tells ISRAEL21c. Gooster is available now for Tel Aviv, Amsterdam and Berlin with four more cities coming in the next six months. Sidekix If Bitemojo is Waze for foodies, then Sidekix is Waze for walkers. When you want to get from point A to point B in your car, you usually want the fastest route. Not when you’re walking – then you may prefer the most scenic itinerary, one that passes by hip shopping, food, culture, nightlife and more. Enter your destination and the Sidekix app gives you a choice of walks. Users can

also share their routes so others can follow in their footsteps. Sidekix chief marketing officer Jenny Drezin tells ISRAEL21c that locals are using Sidekix as “a tool for urban discovery.” Available in hundreds of cities, London, Paris and New York City have the largest user base, with Tel Aviv, Berlin and Los Angeles coming up strong. During the Tel Aviv “White Night” celebration, Sidekix highlighted the evening’s best parties and outdoor concerts. EatWith EatWith is like Airbnb for meals. You use the app or website to book a place at a dinner party cooked by local chefs in their homes. It’s a whole lot more social than eating alone in a restaurant. There’s a Tinder aspect to EatWith: Hungry travelers contact a host, but the host chooses the guest based on his or her EatWith profile. Prices range from $25-$50 per person. EatWith started in Tel Aviv but has expanded to 200 cities across Europe and the U.S. with 650 participating hosts. EatWith is not just for travelers; locals are discovering EatWith as they look for a unique outing or an oppor-

tunity to meet their neighbors. EatWith says 11,000 diners have been hosted in 50 countries so far. Trailze If you’ve ever been out hiking or biking and arrived at a junction where you weren’t sure which way to turn, you’ve probably wished there were a Waze for the great outdoors. That’s Israeli app Trailze’s mission. Trailze combines the power of GPS mapping with what the company calls “the world’s largest database of trails, locations and outdoor information,” created automatically in part by the 120,000 people who have downloaded the app (another way Trailze is like Waze). Choose the level of difficulty you’re seeking and Trailze will pick a route for you. Another Waze-y feature allows users to report events along the way – whether that’s a mudslide or an undiscovered swimming hole. There are 5,000 trails currently on Trailze, most

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in Israel, with a few hundred more available in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. Trailze users have walked or biked a million miles. ThemeGo Sometimes it’s not walking you want but a little Disney fun. But with so many theme parks around the world, how do you know which one to choose? And once you get there, which rides are the most appropriate for your family? Which have the shortest lines? Israeli website ThemeGo gives you the lowdown through user-generated reviews and rankings. Yes, you could get the same on TripAdvisor, but ThemeGo is faster and more targeted. There are sections for attractions, events, restaurants and hotels. Not surprisingly, Disney parks hold six of the top slots in the ThemeGo top 10. You can bookmark attractions to create your own mobile route using Google Maps. Founder Yariv Padva built ThemeGo from his personal passion. “I’m a huge theme park fan and have visited more than 30 theme parks around the world,” he says. Guiderr Guiderr is one of two Israeli startups on our list that promises to plan a custom continued on next page

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10 top travel technologies...continued from previous page trip for its users. Guiderr’s niche is or the Old City. There are even some families. The company uses its netvegan tours in Tel Aviv. You pay at the work of travel agents and tour guides restaurant using a BiteMojo e-voucher. to piece together a personalized trip for Tours cost $25-$50 per person on avfamilies that even includes meetings erage. The app helps eliminate foodie with local families. FOMO (the fear that you’re missing Start by picking an itinerary for out on the best restaurants in town). your chosen destination (Israel, New “Everyone wants to eat what the York and Japan are currently on offer), locals are eating,” says Bitemojo CEO then modify it according to your dates Michael Weiss, who also founded the and specific needs. Each itinerary lists culinary tourism company Yalla Basta. the guide who’s developed the plan and Bitemojo plans to add a few more Eua chat button that encourages interested ropean cities in 2017. travelers to ask questions before bookSeeVoov ing. For tour guides, Guiderr has built SeeVoov is more of a technology its own online platform on which tour company than a customer-facing travmoreguides can manage their business, from el business – although it’s that too. nitedquery to reservation. SeeVoov (a transliteration of the HeTrail-RoutePerfect brew for “round”) calls itself a “highllionRoutePerfect offers a slightly differdefinition trip planning platform” ent spin on the customized itinerary – a fancy way of saying the site crawls website. Unlike Voyjer, which uses loYouTube and puts together videos for wantcal guides to map out your travel plan, your requested destination. h soRoutePerfect does it automatically Choose Croatia and SeeVoov will orld,through a single-click, single point-offind all the travel videos about the e topurchase package. country and play them one after anhich You enter where you want to start other. The secret sauce is machine yourand end your trip, what type of vacalearning that automatically tags videos nes?tion you’re looking for, how many days based on image analysis. This makes u theyou’re traveling for, and whether your SeeVoov highly scalable – the compare-budget is economy, moderate or luxury. ny can keep adding cities without addRoutePerfect then suggests which citing staff. The site is still in beta and it’s e onies you should visit, where you should not clear yet how SeeVoov intends to asterstay and how you should get around. If make money, but it’s a compelling conionsall that choice is overwhelming, there cept that had us clicking and watching andare ready-made itineraries to choose for longer than we should have! arksfrom. RoutePerfect covers European RoomsNinja eGodestinations only. If there’s one thing an Israeli cannot ionsBitemojo bear to be called, it’s freier – Hebrew singGastronomic tourists have a new reafor “sucker.” But that’s exactly what advason to rejoice: Israeli app Bitemojo prohappens to many travelers when they pas-vides guided food tours in Jerusalem, book their hotel rooms. According to andTel Aviv, Berlin, Rome and Barcelona. hotel reservation site RoomsNinja, hoarksBitemojo is not just a travel guide; you tel room prices change an average of actually book a tour that includes small 18 times between when you make your tastes at six different restaurants along reservation and when you check in. ps ona pre-set itinerary. Prices can drop up to 60 percent. stom In Jerusalem, for example, you can “Many times booking a room feels tour the Machane Yehuda market area more like gambling,” RoomsNinja

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Brian Blum has been a journalist and high-tech entrepreneur for over 20 years. He combines this expertise for ISRAEL21c as he writes about hot new local startups, pharmaceutical advances, scientific discoveries, culture, the arts and daily life in Israel. He loves hiking the country with his family (and blogging about it). Originally from California, he lives in Jerusalem with his wife and three children.

BRIEFS RISING CHINESE ENROLLMENT AT ISRAELI UNIVERSITIES

The University of Haifa currently has 200 Chinese students, compared to 20 in 2013. The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology had 117 full-time Chinese students during the 2016-2017 academic year, and 177 Chinese students enrolled in its summer school of engineering. A branch of the Technion in China’s Guangdong Province will open in October with 240 students. (Sarah Levi, Jerusalem Post)

TINY ISRAEL HAS MADE TREMENDOUS PROGRESS

In May 1948, Israel was a tiny state of 800,000 Jews and Arabs that suffered 6,400 deaths fighting five Arab states with almost 50 million people. Israel’s population today is 8.6 million. Some 3.6 million Jews have moved to Israel since 1948, and immigration continues at over 25,000 a year, mainly from Russia, Ukraine, France and the

United States. Nearly 60% of Israel is the Negev desert, leaving the 92% of Israelis who don’t live there only 3,400 square miles, less than one thousandth the area of the U.S. Israel, recognized by over 160 countries, is developing new relationships with key future powers. Israel has nearly $10 billion in trade with China and $4 billion with India. (Jonathan Adelman, Huffington Post)

INDIA DEPLOYING ISRAELI-MADE SMART FENCE ON BORDER WITH PAKISTAN

India is deploying a smart Israel-developed fence along its volatile border with Pakistan that sends a “quick response team” to the site of any detected infiltration attempt. K.K. Sharma, the director general of India’s Border Security Force, said, “There is going to be a paradigm shift in our operational preparedness. As of now, we patrol from point-A to point-B (along the continued on next page

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Briefs...continued from previous page border). What we are now planning is to shift to a QRT (quick reaction team)based system.” He said the system of smart fences and surveillance methods is from the state-of-the-art technologies being used in Israel. “We will have multilayered security systems. If one fails, then the second system will detect it.” (Press Trust of India)

EUROPE’S CHALLENGES OPEN THE MARKET FOR ISRAEL’S ARMS INDUSTRY

In 2015, Europe became the second largest destination for Israeli arms exports as the scope of European defense deals more than doubled from 2014. The surge in Israeli arms procurement is linked to a general growth in the defense budgets of European countries and comes in the wake of the rise in terrorist incidents and the problems created by the flood of refugees. A significant increase in defense expenditures has also occurred in Eastern Europe, against a backdrop of fears of Russian aggression. Broad-scale armament is currently underway in Poland, Romania, Estonia, Finland and Hungary. Still, Israel must follow a cautious policy in authorizing defense exports, since they could have an impact on Israel’s relations with Moscow. (Elai Rettig and Yotam Rosner, Institute for National Security Studies, Tel Aviv University)

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the summer in order to join the Israel Defense Forces, the Defense Ministry reported. 45% are from the U.S., 38% came from France, and others are from South Africa, Belgium, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Austria, Honduras and Thailand. (Anna Ahronheim, Jerusalem Post)

toward that end in both Syria and in Lebanon. This is something Israel cannot accept. This is something the UN should not accept.” (Prime Minister’s Office)

ISRAEL WEIGHS OPTIONS AS A GAS EXPORTER

Even by conservative estimates, the gas fields discovered off Israel’s Mediterranean coast since 2009 hold enough energy to meet its domestic needs for 40 years, and the government hopes to sell the excess abroad. Jordan has already signed a deal to buy some. In April, Israel signed a preliminary agreement to build an undersea pipeline directly to Europe via Cyprus, Greece and Italy. But there may be a better solution next door in Egypt. Egypt is itself poised to become a major gas producer: the Zohr field, discovered off its coast in 2015, holds the largest reserves in the Mediterranean. But even that find may not be enough to meet Egypt’s booming demand. Egypt has two liquefaction terminals which allow natural gas to be loaded onto tankers and shipped round the world. Both have sat idle for the past five years, but they could soon ramp up again, giving Israel access to European ports. Egypt could import the gas via Jordan. (Economist - UK)

NETANYAHU TO UN SECRETARY-GENERAL: UN HAS FAILED TO LIVE UP TO ITS MANDATE WHEN IT COMES TO ISRAEL

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told visiting UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: “The mandate of the UN was to advance peace and security and international cooperation...but... the UN has failed when it comes to Israel to live up to this mandate. The UN is mandated to preserve world heritage, but UNESCO, a world body, time and again makes a mockery of that heritage most absurdly when it denies the 3,000-year-old connection of the Jewish people to our eternal capital, Jerusalem. The UN is mandated to pursue peace, but it allows Palestinian hate speech to flourish in its institutions.” “The UN was mandated to prevent Hizbullah weapon shipments, but effectively it has not reported, to my knowledge, even one of the tens of thousands of weapon smugglings into Lebanon for Hizbullah, contrary to Resolution 1701....Iran is busy turning Syria into a base of military entrenchment and it wants to use Syria and Lebanon as warfronts against its declared goal to eradicate Israel. It is also building sites to produce precision-guided missiles

U.S.-ISRAEL COMMERCIAL TIES GROW STRONGER

In May, the U.S. and Israeli chambers of commerce announced a new multiyear initiative called Business Israel to bring executives from leading businesses from the U.S. to Israel. America and Israel have strong economic ties, said Josh Kram, a senior director of Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in an interview during a visit to Israel last month. Forty percent of all investment into the U.S. from the Middle East comes from Israel, and Israel is the secondlargest importer of U.S. goods in its region, despite representing only two percent of the population. Trade between Israel and the U.S. totaled $35 billion in 2016 and $18 billion in January-June 2017. (Shoshanna Solomon, Times of Israel)

U.S. POLICE IN ISRAEL FOR COUNTERTERRORISM TRAINING

Fifty-two American law-enforcement officers from 12 states have arrived in Israel to train in counterterrorism techniques. The U.S. delegation will be based at the Beit Shemesh police academy, where they will participate in multiple counterterrorism training exercises, meet with elite units, and be briefed by continued on next page

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ISRAELI DOGS HELP PROTECT INDIAN PRIME MINISTER

India has obtained elite sniffer and attack dogs from Israel to add teeth to the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A senior security official said around 30 “attack dogs, bomb sniffers and chasers” had been imported from Jerusalem over the past year. “The new four-legged recruits to the Special Protection Group (SPG) are considered the best in the world in sniffing out explosive booby-traps,” the official said. “Israel is also helping us upgrade the dog-training center,” said an official at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police dog-training center at Bhanu in Chandigarh. (Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Telegraph - India)

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ISRAEL HELPING TO END FOOD SHORTAGES IN KENYA

The southern Arava region in Israel is hot and dry and virtually without rain. Nothing can grow there unless it is made to. Some 102 Kenyans have been beneficiaries of a 12-month internship program at the Arava International Center for Agriculture and Training to gain advanced knowledge in agriculture and food production. The center was established in 1994 to expose students from developing countries to the sophisticated agricultural technologies available in Israel. The Arava region has roughly 500 farming families who produce 60% of Israel’s fresh vegetable exports and 10% of its cut flower exports, despite an average yearly rainfall of only one inch. GreenArava is an Israeli company currently managing the Galana irrigation scheme in Kenya, where farming

largely relies on erratic rains and three million people require food relief. Former Israeli Ambassador Yahel Vilan says the Galana project “will be a game changer. In five years there won’t be a food shortage.” (John Muchangi, The Star - Kenya)

FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ISRAEL UP 7 PERCENT

Investments in Israel by foreign companies totaled $12.6 billion in 2016, 7% more than in 2015, according to the Ministry of Economy and Industry. Some 320 multinational companies operate in Israel. (Yuval Azulai, Globes)

enhanced significantly in recent years. (Yaakov Lappin, BESA Center for Strategic Studies, Bar-Ilan University)

ISRAEL ENFORCES “RED LINES” IN SYRIA

Israel’s message when it struck a major Syrian arms facility from the air was, “A red line is a red line.” The daring attack carried all the hallmarks of Israel’s unique brand of non-proliferation enforcement in an age of major proliferation crises. Israel has told everyone (including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres) that it wouldn’t allow into Syria and Lebanon certain arms

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that can change the face of future wars against it. Washington said the bombed facility was one of Syria’s three chemical-arms factories. As the Syrian war appears to be winding up in victory for Assad, Iran and Hizbullah, Israel is acting to prevent them from fulfilling their vow to erase it off the map, and prevent proliferation of banned arms in the process. This week’s lesson is clear: Daring, well-planned surgical attacks are a non-proliferation tool that should be considered where practical. (Benny Avni, New York Post)

VICTORY, NOT DETERRENCE, WILL BE ISRAEL’S GOAL IF WAR BREAKS OUT AGAIN IN GAZA

In the last three conflicts Israel fought against Hamas, its goal was creating deterrence to Hamas aggression. Today, while Israel hopes to avoid war, should hostilities resume, the IDF plans to make sure the end stage of that clash will be an unmistakable Israeli victory, and that no one will be able to mistake it for a tie or stalemate. Israel would likely seek to destroy Hamas’ military wing, including its underground labyrinth of tunnels under Gaza City, while making every effort to minimize harm to noncombatants. Israel has been using the truce to build a growing fleet of armored personnel carriers and tanks that can defend themselves with active protection systems against Hamas’ armor-piercing RPGs. That kind of protection is a game changer. Israel’s ability to strike Hamas’ underground city has also been

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Why a monthly Haftarah Shabbat? From the Bimah Rabbi Harold F. Caminker Jewish Congregation of Venice

ere at the Jewish Congregation of Venice we have established the third Friday evening each month as Haftarah Shabbat. A congregant chants (or reads) the beautiful Haftarah blessings, and a meaningful passage from Scripture is read. What exactly is the Haftarah? Some religious school kids think it’s

half a Torah! The Haftarah reading dates back to the second century BCE. Syrian ruler Antiochus wished to impose idolatrous practices on the people of Judea, hoping to win them over to a pagan lifestyle. To accomplish this, Antiochus tried to ban many Jewish practices, one of which was the public reading of the Torah. The Jews had no choice but to obey. But since the ban was on Torah reading and not other types of reading, synagogues replaced the Torah reading with selected readings from the Prophets. The rabbis didn’t want the lesson from the Torah portion to be forgotten, so they worked diligently to select portions that connected with the Torah portion, either by theme or by history. Once the Jews regained their independence, the reading of Torah was re-

COMMENTARY BRIEFS DO THE ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS UNDERLYING THE IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT HAVE ANY BASIS TODAY?

The Iranian nuclear agreement (JCPOA) of 2015 was based on several key premises. Secretary of State John Kerry said that Iran was just two months away from having enough fissile material for an atomic bomb. With the agreement, that breakout time could be stretched out to a year or more. Under the JCPOA, Iran is limited to using only its first-generation centrifuge, the IR-1, for the 10-year period following the 2015 agreement. But the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Saheli, has now warned

the West that Iran will be able to “mass produce” more advanced centrifuges if “the other side violates its commitment.” According to one assessment, Iran’s breakout time will drop to four months with the installation of more advanced centrifuges. In short, there are scenarios evolving which completely contradict the timelines presented back in 2015. Another underlying assumption was that once the JCPOA came into force, Iran would moderate its international behavior. Yet, Iranian force deployments in Syria and elsewhere, weapons transfers to radical elements in the Middle East, and threats against its neighbors all demonstrate that the expected moderation of Iran as a result of the JCPOA never occurred.

stored, and the Haftarah reading was retained. In the New Testament, there is a reference that Paul was “invited to deliver a sermon after the reading of the Law and the Prophets.” From this we know that the practice of reading the Haftarah has been in place for at least 2,000 years. There is a great debate as to how many verses of the Haftarah should be read. Many people believed that it was essential to read 21 verses, similar to the requirement for seven Aliyot (individuals) to be called to bless the Torah with each Aliyah being three verses long. The rabbis went on to say that only three-six verses of the Haftarah were required. A distinctive chant was created for both the Torah and the Haftarah read-

ings. This was crucial so that people would know which books were being read since during these early years there were no printed texts to follow. The purpose of the prophetic reading is to strengthen our overall Jewish faith. Reform Judaism, from as early as the Pittsburgh Platform in 1885, has embraced the prophetic call to justice and peace. We have been compelled to identify with the messages of the prophets and strive to fulfill them. It is now our moral obligation to follow the prophets and fight against anything that robs us and others of human dignity. May the writings of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Micah and all of our great Hebrew prophets continue to inspire us and guide us now and always.

A third underlying assumption was that Iran had given up on its quest for nuclear weapons and that the Iranian nuclear program was peaceful. The roots of this observation could be traced to the unclassified summary of the 2007 U.S. National Intelligence Estimate that was later discredited by Britain, France, Germany and Israel. Even the International Atomic Energy Agency( IAEA) concluded that it could not say with certainty that Iran’s nuclear weapons program had indeed ended. Finally, the idea that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program requires a robust inspection system to verify that this change indeed had occurred. Yet Iranian officials have rejected the idea that IAEA inspectors now have access to their military sites. In the meantime, Iran has been condemned for testing ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, because

it is an act which is inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2231, the legal foundation of the JCPOA. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) of 2015 lays out in detail what Iran must do to earn presidential certification that Iran was complying with the JCPOA. Yet, as David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, testified before Congress in April 2017: “It is not possible to judge Iran in ‘full compliance’ with the JCPOA.” Indeed, there are multiple indications that Iranian violations of the agreement have occurred, or are being planned and on their way to being committed. (Dore Gold, president of the Jerusalem Center, former Israel ambassador to the UN and director general of the Foreign Ministry Institute for Contemporary Affairs, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs)

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Iran: Our world’s greatest threat By Rabbi Howard A. Simon

hen the Middle East is allow Iran to reach its ultimate goal thought about by counof an Iranian empire stretching from tries throughout the world, the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean ISIS is considered the force that needs Sea. to be focused on and defeated. ISIS As Iran seeks to realize this desire, is thought to be the major it continues to supply threat to humanity. This focus weapons and financial on ISIS has served the real aid to the Shiite Hezsource of trouble – Iran – in bollah military, rea way that has allowed Iran to mains the key source of emerge as the most threatensupport for Syrian dicing power in the Middle East. tator Bashar al-Assad, To ignore Iran, or to think pursues its nuclear about Iran only in terms of arms development, and nuclear development alone, calls for the destruction is to make one of the most of Israel. Rabbi Howard A. Simon grievous mistakes possible in In the face of these assessing those countries that pose a threatening realities, a pro-Sunni Arab major threat to all humanity. alliance has been established by SauIran’s goal is to develop and control di Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, a land corridor stretching from Tehran Bahrain, Yemen and Egypt. The goal is to the Mediterranean Sea. The attainto diminish Iran’s influence and oppose ment of such a goal would connect Iran the forces of political Islam. with its proxies, primarily Hezbollah, The leader of this opposing force in Syria and Lebanon. This highway is Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and would bring much of Europe into the defense minister, Mohammed bin range of Iran’s air force, navy and its Salman, who has set the following medium range missiles. This would goals for this alliance:

Letter to the Editor In his September Jewish News commentary, Rabbi Brenner Glickman wrote of being stunned by a Pew Research Center report (In America, Does More Education Equal Less Religion?, available at https://goo.gl/1nDKrt) which revealed that 23% of non-Orthodox Jewish college graduates believe in God with absolute certainty vs. 45% of non-Orthodox Jewish non-grads. The same Pew survey found that for all Jews the numbers were even more disparate – 28% of grads vs. 54% of non-grads. I am sad to say that I found the report anything but stunning – tragic, but not stunning. Humans have an intrinsic need to seek meaning in their lives. Traditionally, in western civilizations that need has been met by a belief in an omnipotent, omnipresent, judgmental God. The need is being supplanted at an alarming rate by Leftism. As Dennis Prager points out, since

the 1960s western universities (and more recently K-12 government-operated schools) have become, with rare exceptions, Leftist seminaries. Just as the principal function of Catholic seminaries is to turn out committed Catholics – and Jewish yeshivas committed Jews – the academy’s principal function today is churning out committed Leftists. Leftism has become a substitute religion for growing numbers of Americans from all religious backgrounds. Therefore, the more educated one becomes, the less likely it is that one will have a belief in God. If you are one of the shrinking number of Jewish parents who actually wish to raise children committed to Jewish principles, it is incumbent upon you to perform due diligence on any institution you trust with educating them. – Jim Haberman, Sarasota

1. Dominate and control belligerent Iran 2. Deescalate the Israel-Palestinian conflict 3. Provide greater support for Egypt 4. Deal effectively with Iran’s proxy, Hezbollah 5. Achieve the goals set at the Riyadh meeting last May pledging to form “a reserve force of 34,000 troops to support operations against terrorist organizations in Iraq and Syria.” The leadership of Iran believes, since the signing of the nuclear agreement with world powers, the country is no longer under the scrutiny of the

United States and other pro-western countries. To a great extent, this belief has been the reality in our ISIS-concerned world. Such should not be the case. Iran is a dangerous, ever threatening country that needs to be watched and dealt with in as positive a manner as possible as the world realizes it is a menace to humanity and, unless stopped, will be a major threat to the stability of our world. Rabbi Howard A. Simon is the founding chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative.

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The overarching meaning of America By David Harris, AJC CEO, August 24, 2017

s recent events have so vividly illustrated, Americans angrily seem to have turned against one another and embraced increasingly contrasting narratives of past and present. To truly remind us of the overarching meaning of America – something too often overlooked in the unfolding schisms – it might be refreshing to ask someone who came here from elsewhere. In my case, that’s easy. My mother was born in the USSR under Bolshevik rule. She, her parents, and her brother were among the lucky ones to get out in 1929, before the exit doors slammed totally shut. They never, ever looked back. Joseph Stalin’s iron-fisted and paranoiac rule, including the murder of millions, if not tens of millions, of innocent people in the Gulag, and his maniacal, relentless anti-Semitism, made certain of that. The foursome found sanctuary in France, or so they thought. Eleven years later, Nazi German forces easily crossed the allegedly invincible Maginot Line and overran the country. To make matters worse, a collaborationist French regime with its capital in Vichy emerged as a Nazi partner. Once again, the family was on the run, in this case from the industrialized machinery of genocide. In the end, they were among the fortunate few, managing to get U.S. visas on the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor, when entry was almost impossible because of a highly restrictive immigration policy here, including for Jews fleeing Europe.

My 94-year-old mother will never forget how their ship, the SS Exeter, sailed into New York Harbor and they had their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty. No, it wasn’t just a sightseeing opportunity on a Circle Line tour, but rather the welcome mat to a new country that carried the torch of freedom as its most enduring emblem. The love affair with America was instant. It never wavered. Life wasn’t always easy or fair, but for my mother and her family, in contrast to their past lives, this country had given them the most priceless gifts of all – a new beginning and the promise of safety and opportunity. As an only child, I was rather indulged by my mother, but one of the very few times she showed raw anger was during the Vietnam War days, when I said some critical things about the U.S. Never forget, she said, that this country sheltered us, gave us a new start, and is the last, best beacon of hope for the world. My late father was born in Hungary, and raised in Germany and Austria. He arrived in the United States after the Second World War, following an immensely difficult 12-year journey that began with Hitler’s assumption of power in January 1933 and didn’t end until V-E Day in May 1945. For him, it was the same as for my mother. Okay, the coffee had been far better in Europe, and American football, as opposed to soccer, made absolutely no sense, not to mention baseball. But still, the U.S. was a unique land, worth fighting for, as he did so valiantly. He treasured this nation each and every day. He, too, had experienced the

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harsh denial of basic rights, and understood there was nothing more precious than possessing them. My parents came to realize that America had its shortcomings, especially after a road trip they took from New York to Florida in 1959. I recall how excited I was for their return and the stories of their journey to the land of palm trees and beaches. Instead, all they could talk about was how thunder-struck they were to have witnessed widespread racial bigotry south of the Mason-Dixon Line. As Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, they were all too familiar with institutionalized segregation, but the idea that America, which had sacrificed so much to defeat Hitler and his racial theories, could permit some states to enforce it was unfathomable. Yet in stark distinction to Nazi Germany and its allies, America was a work in progress that was ultimately answerable to its citizens. Hence the joy that greeted the landmark legislative and judicial decisions ending legalized racial discrimination. Once again, my parents’ abiding belief in this land was vindicated. And then I got to see the essence of America through a third lens, my wife’s. She had been born and raised in Libya, a country that never knew the first thing about equal protection under the law, free and fair elections, smooth transfers of power, or First Amendment rights. Sure, the Libyan constitution, adopted in 1951 when the country became independent, promised everything under the sun, but it was all a

tragic façade, especially for the Jewish minority. Years later, my wife and her large family were lucky to escape with their lives. Some other Jews, tragically, perished at the hands of the bloodthirsty extremists. Ever since she arrived in the U.S. in 1979, and, later, proudly became a citizen, my wife never ceased to say how fortunate she felt to live in a place where her rights did not depend on the whim of a ruler, but rather on the supremacy of law in a democratic society. But, like my parents, she bemoaned the fact that too many nativeborn Americans seemed to take the gift of their birth here entirely for granted; that, having never experienced the absence of democracy, they couldn’t ful-youn ly grasp its majestic meaning; and thattheir they too often belittled America with-reca out understanding the symbol of hopein m mak it inspired across the globe. At a time when some Americansrepe assail our pluralism and diversity, andto im a few even wish to glamorize the Nazifor c O era, it’s worth remembering where help those roads can lead. We have something special in thisis th noble country worth standing up andour fighting for, and, yes, uniting us. May-with be it’s best captured, my family mightditio say, in those three defining words, Eand s pluribus unum, and that enduring torchI rec child of freedom in New York Harbor. beca The AJC West Coast Florida Wee of “p office, located in Sarasota, can Ann be reached at 941.365.4955. loca mon A shed

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Seizing the opportunities Sarasota BBYO update ence and to affect the world can revolve around the holiday of Sukkot (booths or huts) that comes in October this year. The holiday refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. Teaching that we should help those in need can become part of the decoration, and then donation of the fruits and vegetables that adorn and are enjoyed and shared in the sukkah with family and friends. The fall holiday also lends itself to another kind of drive for donating to those less fortunate. The temperatures are dropping, so warmer attire is needed. Collecting fall clothing and sharing with needy charities is a beautiful way to give. The children can select sweaters and jackets that they have outgrown since last fall and compile the collection to deliver to charities. A third meaningful way to teach young children to make a difference that can be related back to this month’s holiday is cleaning up our world. Celebrating in the sukkah outside brings us closer to our natural surroundings. Talking about the beauty of nature, keeping it clean, and respecting its resources are all very important yearround. And, Sukkot can inspire us to begin projects that extend to lifelong appreciation and dedication to its protection and preservation. There are opportunities in everyday life and all over the calendar to introduce and reinforce and teach children ways they can make a difference in this world. Helping them to see “how” to make that difference is our way to make a difference, too. Laura Freedman is the Director of Early Childhood Education at The Gan at Temple Sinai.

Education Corner

By Laura Freedman

s an Early Childhood Educator in a Jewish setting, I endeavor to find every opportunity for young children to become aware of their very special part in this world. I recall as a young child that the adults in my life always told me that I could make a difference. It is a mantra often repeated to children to encourage them to improve the world. The tough part for children to envision is “how.” One way to involve children in helping others from a very early age is through tzedakah (act of charity). In our preschool, we celebrate Shabbat with the children every Friday. In addition to the blessings, songs, dancing and stories, I display the Tzedakah Box. I recite an old, dear poem I learned as a child that encourages giving to others, because “that is what we ought to do.” Weekly, the children bring in baggies of “pennies, nickels and quarters, too.” Annually, the children vote on which local charities they will send their monies to at the end of the school year. Another opportunity for adults to shed light on ways to make a differ-

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By Skylar Haas, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region BBYO

n September, Sarasota BBYO teens joined their friends from across the region in Tampa at JCC for a day of color war, games and friendly competition. It was an incredible day of reuniting with old friends, meeting new faces and sharing memories from summers spent in so many different ways. Starting in September, the teens meet on select Tuesdays at Community Day School hosting teen-led programming and just enjoying each other’s company away from school and homework. Over the weekend of October 2022, North Florida Region is hosting its first ever Jewish Enrichment Institute, the first Regional Convention of the term. NFR will visit its favorite camp spot, Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center, for a weekend full of meaningful experiences and unique

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teen-led programming. The teens will be sent on a challenging search for understanding their own Jewish identity, their connection with Israel, and the role they play within their community. It is a weekend where teens are able to form their own educated opinions about the different meanings and ways of being Jewish through relationships and conversations with peers. There will be teen-led Shabbat and morning (Shacharit) services to create truly meaningful Jewish experiences. This weekend will bring together teens in grades 8-12 from Orlando, Melbourne, Jacksonville, Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples. For more information about Jewish youth involvement for Sarasota teens in grades 8-12 or a full schedule of our upcoming events, contact me at shaas@bbyo.org.

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Temple Emanu-El enjoys “Welcome Home Shabbat”

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elcome Home” was the theme of a joyful, festive Shabbat family celebration on Friday evening, August 25, as over 200 Temple Emanu-El members and guests gathered to enjoy family services, Shabbat dinner, and a variety of fun activities after a summer apart. Chaired by Rabbi Elaine Rose

Glickman, Temple Emanu-El’s “Welcome Home Shabbat Family Service and Shabbat Dinner” began with a kiddush reception and spirited worship service featuring the Family Shabbat Band and Temple Emanu-El Religious School students leading prayers. Also participating in the service were candle lighters Sepi Ackerman, Rachael Feld-

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• Hear Jen Weintraub speak about her personal experiences as an Israel activist and how getting involved at school can create incredible opportunities. • Learn ways to answer difficult questions about Israel. • Develop tools and strategies for dealing with antiIsrael and anti-Semitic issues that arise on college and high school campuses.

StandWithUs Southern Campus Coordinator. StandWithUs is an international, nonprofit organization that believes education is the road to peace. StandWithUs is dedicated to informing the public about Israel, and combating the extremism and antiSemitism that often distorts the issues.

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man, Sasha Rosin, Emily Stroud and Alicia Zoller, who traveled to Israel this past summer as part of the Jewish Women Renaissance Project – sponsored by The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee – and the many Temple Emanu-El kids who attended Jewish summer camps and teen Israel programs. Following services, attendees of all ages streamed into Benderson Family Hall for a delicious Shabbat dinner prepared by Michael Lauber and Brooklyn Catering; a selection of Shabbat crafts, including the opportunity to make challah covers, Shabbat candles, kiddush cups and Rosh Hashanah cards for Aviva residents; nail polishing; cornhole; and balloon animals. Most special, however, was the feeling of happy welcome and camaraderie as conversation flowed among old and new friends sharing Shabbat together. Sincere thanks were offered to “Welcome Home Shabbat Family Service and Shabbat Dinner” leaders Sabrina Silverberg, Beth Steiner, Sharon Kunkel, Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin, as well as the board of STEEMY (Sarasota Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Youth) and the many volunteers who made “Welcome Home Shabbat” so wonderful!

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Each year, the Federation selects local high school students to participate in the prestigious Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program (BMYA) and two-week mission to Israel. Chosen students receive financial assistance for an all-inclusive mission to Israel, leadership training, trip preparation, and visits with Israeli peers. Applications accepted Sept. 1 – Nov. 16, 2017. Login to JFEDSRQ.org/BMYA for more information.

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Community Day School ‘sports’ vibrant athletics program

f the 15 teams participating in the Florida Gulf Coast League (FGCL), most are Catholic schools. The Hershorin Schiff Community Day School is the only Jewish day school. Community Day fields teams in volleyball, flag football and cross country in the fall, girls and boys basketball in the winter, and tennis and soccer in the spring. At Community Day, the focus of the athletics program is for students to challenge themselves, enjoy being part of a team, and have fun. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in multiple sports and clubs. Community Day may not have the largest prospect pool for its ath-

letics program but, what it lacks in numbers, the school makes up for in enthusiasm and attitude. With just 50

students in middle school – plus the occasional fourth-grader to round out its sports rosters – Community Day competes in seven of the nine sports available through the FGCL, which includes Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. With limited room on its campus, Community Day must be creative in finding space for its students to practice. The school has used the facilities and fields at the SaraThe 2016-2017 girls volleyball team with coach (and director sota Y, Arlington Park, of admissions and school operations) Amy Meese

SRQUSY kicks off a new year By Hannah Levison, SRQUSY President

he recent kickoff event for SRQUSY, the Sarasota chapter of United Synagogue Youth, was held at Temple Beth Sholom. The rain kept us inside, but we had lunch and got to know each other. From this event, we were able to gain new members and meet new kids! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21, because USY is going to an Escape Room and having a Lock-in! Friends from the Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg chapters are invited,

as well as any interested high school students. This is a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones. This event will be a blast, and we hope you can make it! Temple Beth Sholom strives to encourage interaction among local Jewish youth by sponsoring youth groups for grades 3-12. Please contact Kelly at 941.955.8121 or knester@temple bethsholomfl.org for more information on joining or attending individual events.

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Temple Sinai’s Religious School Kickoff a major success

emple Sinai’s Religious School Kickoff, featuring water slides, water ice and pizza, face painting, craft activities and more, was a huge success. It brought together students from Temple Beth Sholom and Temple Sinai for the first time in this year’s combined Religious School program. Rabbi Churgel, Rabbi Werbow and Chazzan Abramson greeted parents and children as Steve Weintraub, the new Director of Youth and Adult Education, was introduced to the well over 200 in attendance. After our fine, professional teaching staff was introduced, parents had the opportunity to go to their children’s classes and learn about the curriculum their children will be experiencing

this year. Because of the very positive experience, many families who were yet undecided about where to affiliate and to educate their children left saying that they were going to sign up this week for the program which will have over 115 students in grade K-10. There are still openings in all grades for additional students. Families who are unaffiliated or undecided should feel encouraged to contact the synagogue for more information. Students in grades K-10 attend on Sundays. Additional Hebrew time for students in grades 3-6 is provided on either Sunday or Wednesday, and their second day is selected by parent preference. An on-site special needs

coordinator has been added to the program this year so that children with learning differences may feel welcome in our classrooms. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and friendship.

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and its generous donors are committed to providing teen travel scholarships for the following educational, experiential, and exploratory programs: • Alexander Muss High School in Israel Participate in a 6-, 8-, or 18-week program. Enjoy college living in a high school environment in Israel.

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Attend the AIPAC Policy Conference March 4-6, 2018 in Washington, DC

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee awards scholarships for up to ten high school students to attend the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington, DC, each year. Be one of the more than 18,000 participants, including 3,600 students, to attend the largest gathering of America’s Pro-Israel community.

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David W. Alexander, 57, of Sarasota, formerly of Hollywood, FL, Aug. 20 Ina Arnell, 84, of Sarasota, Aug. 13 Richard M. Carlin, 93, of Sarasota, July 21 Geraldine Clayman, 96, of Sarasota, July 6 Marian A. Funk, 95, of Sarasota, formerly of Vincennes, IN, Aug. 22 Paul Geithner, 87, of Sarasota, Aug. 1 Gloria C. Ginsberg, 90, of Sarasota, Aug. 3 Evelyn Goodman, 90, of Sarasota, Aug. 5 Howard P. Isermann, 95, of Sarasota, Aug. 6 John W. Isham, 96, of Bradenton, Aug. 8 Helene Kaufman, 82, of Sarasota, Aug. 29 Joanne M. Klein, 81, of Longboat Key, Aug. 3 Estelle Kohn, 84, of Sarasota, June 13 Bernice Knopf, 92, of Venice, formerly of New York State, Aug. 7 Anna Lepes, 95, of Sarasota, formerly of Fall River, MA, Aug. 25 Terry Logan, 74, of Sarasota, Aug. 20 Josephine Louis, 97, of Sarasota, Aug. 11 Monte K. Marshall, 85, of Sarasota, Aug. 23 Helen H. McVey, 98, of Nokomis, Aug. 23 William T. Moore, Jr., 69, of North Port, Aug. 10 David Moretti, 56, of Sarasota, Aug. 9 Fred C. Nagel, 91 of Sarasota, formerly of Glencoe, IL, Aug. 14 Louis Nahon, 88, of Sarasota, formerly of Algeria, Aug. 1 Mikhail S. Rabinovich, 96, of Sarasota, Aug. 27 Marilyn Rosenthal, 81, of Sarasota, Aug. 7 Frederic O. Sargent, 97, of Sarasota, Aug. 8 Shirley Silverman, 86, of Sarasota, Aug. 17 Dorothye G. Smith, 90, of Sarasota, formerly of Clearwater, FL, Aug. 24 Blanche Sossi, 92, of Sarasota, Aug. 19 William B. Spangler, 73, of Sarasota, Aug. 8 Harold J. Sussman, 89, of Nokomis, formerly of Teaneck, NJ, Aug. 26 Shirley J. Sussman, 91, of Longboat Key, formerly of Rye, NY, Aug. 2 Dr. Daniel Weiner, 88, of Sarasota, Aug. 12

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Sukkah construction and decorating party

NCJW’s “The Blankee Bee”

All hands on deck! You are invited to join the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Sholom at 9:00 a.m. in raising the sukkah. No experience necessary to participate in this commandment. Teens can earn community service hours or scholar dollars for their help in construction and decorating. At 11:30 a.m., everyone, young or not, is invited to help decorate the sukkah at a pizza party! This free event takes place at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information or to RSVP, call the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121.

The National Council of Jewish Women has an ongoing project called “The Blankee Bee.” The project has involved its members in making nosew ﬂeece blankets which have been distributed to various agencies, such as Manatee Community Action Agency, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), residents of Anchin Pavilion, patients at the Florida Cancer Center, and children at Camp Mariposa as a joint venture with JFCS. Join us from 10:00 a.m. to noon on The Federation Campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) to make these blankets. For more information, please contact Joan Bour at 941.281.2133 or joanbour5@ yahoo.com.

Babyccino This exciting program at Chabad ventures out 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. The event takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Sundays, October 1, 22 and 29 at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Suggested donation: $10 per class or $250 annually. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

“Parent and Me” classes at Temple Emanu-El Families with newborns and tots are warmly invited to make connections, build friendships, and engage in Jewish time together at Parent and Me classes at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center of Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. The fall session continues on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. throughout the month (no class October 16). Make new friends, share parenting challenges and tips, and enjoy free play, songs, ﬁngerplays, movement, story time, circle time and more in a nurturing, Jewish environment! Contact facilitator Evie Shen-Tal at eviesrqwork@gmail. com for more information, costs or to register.

“The Yom Kippur War” The Yom Kippur War of 1973 at first looked as if it might lead to the destruction of the reborn Jewish state. Instead, it became one of Israel’s greatest victories, as the Israeli Army actually crossed the Suez Canal to surround the Egyptian Army on the Sinai. Through films and testimonies, learn how this war featured some of the greatest unknown miracles in Jewish history. See how three lone Israeli tanks held off over 150 Syrian tanks in the Golan Heights! 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 941.313.9239.

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October 2017 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

“A Cup of Joe and the Five Books of Mo”

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Join Rabbi Michael Werbow for his discussion group, “A Cup of Joe and the Five Books of Mo,” on Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. The java ﬂows while personal meaning is found through an exploration of rabbinic texts relating to the weekly parasha. There is no cost. New participants are always welcome. For more information, please call the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121.

Rabbi Anne Feibelman will present the ﬁlm Ushpizin, followed by a discussion. This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information or to register, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@ AvivaSeniorLife.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

“Sukkot – History and Traditions” Why are Jews commanded to spend seven days in the autumn living and eating outside in a sukkah? What are the rules for building a sukkah? What are we supposed to do in the sukkah? How did Jews throughout the ages celebrate Sukkot? What are the biblical commandments for Sukkot? As the major biblical pilgrimage festival of Sukkot approaches, we shall study its history, traditions and deeply spiritual meaning today and always. 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 941.313.9239.

Rhythm and Jews Erev Shabbat Worship Service Join Rabbi Michael Churgel and Chazzan Cliff Abramson at 6:00 p.m. for our Rhythm and Jews Shabbat Worship Service and hear the Bruno Family Musicians as they join Rabbi and Chazzan for an uplifting service with a variety of traditional, Israeli, Sephardic and Chassidic melodies. A welcome reception begins at 5:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road (enter off of Proctor Road only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802 or email office@sinaisrq.org.

Sukkot Family Shabbat Dinner

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 The Original Brown Bag with Rabbi Geoff Huntting Come let off some steam with like-minded people at the Original Brown Bag with Rabbi Huntting. Bring a bag lunch and an open mind to discuss world topics. Join us at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road (enter off of Proctor Road only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802 or email office@sinaisrq.org.

Celebrate Sukkot with a family-friendly pasta dinner at Temple Beth Sholom (1050 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota) after the 6:00 p.m. service. The cost for dinner is $10 per person. Prepaid reservations are required by Friday, September 29. RSVP to Kelly at knester@templebethsholomﬂ.org or by calling 941.955.8121.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Salads in the Sukkah

Sukkot service and speaker Rev. Roger Fritts

Fulfill the mitzvah of eating in the sukkah and savor the spirit of Sukkot as you partake in a salad buffet following the 7:30 p.m. evening service. Eating in a sukkah under the stars will leave an indelible memory in children’s minds. All families are welcome at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. For reservations and more information, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770 or email info@chabadofsarasota.com.

Following its Sukkot service at 10:30 a.m., the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota), will introduce Rev. Roger Fritts, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. Rev. Fritts will reﬂect on Columbus and Native American religious cultures in his presentation, “The Gold Columbus Missed.” Rev. Fritts served as Senior Minister of Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., for 18 years prior to 2011 when he accepted his position in Sarasota. This free event is open to the public. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.

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Doris Loevner Memorial Young Leadership Award Sepi Ackerman

Ayshet Chayil (Woman of Valor) Award Lois Stulberg

Eish Chashov (Man of Valor) Award Larry Greenspon

Acharai (Follow Me) Award Joan and Bart Levenson

Hatikva (Hope) Award Trevor Harvey

Corporate Community Award PNC

L’Dor V’Dor (Generation to Generation) Award Helen and Len Glaser

Yad Chazakah (Strong Hand) Award Inna Sideman

Morasha (Legacy) Award Marilyn and Irving Naiditch

Kehilla (Community) Award Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy

Tkuman (Returning Back To Life – Survivor) Award Hilde Mandel

Atid (Future) Award Sylvia and Norman Samet Ahava (Love) Award Joan and Peter Wells Avodah (Service) Award Saranee and Cantor Neil Newman

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Chabad Men’s Club BBQ in the Sukkah Join us for a Sukkot family social event at 4:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Bring the entire family for an afternoon of friendship and fun, and the opportunity to recite the blessing on the lulav and etrog. For children ages 5-12 there will be a special program that will include “Shakes in the Shack.” Cost: Men’s Club members, $10; nonmembers, $12; children ages 5-10, $8; children attending the Weinstein Afterschool JEP, free. Advance reservations are necessary at 941.925.0770.

Subs in the Sukkah Celebrate Sukkot with Chabad’s “Subs in the Sukkah” party! Create your own sub sandwich (vegetarian options available), shake the lulav and etrog, and enjoy lively music, a fabulous edible Sukkah station, and bounce house for the children. This free event begins at 5:00 p.m. at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

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Klezmer in the Sukkah Concert Klezmer is a Hebrew word, a combination of the words “Kley” (vessel) and “zemer” (melody) that referred to musical instruments in ancient times. It became colloquially attached to Jewish folk musicians sometime in the Middle Ages. Enjoy a beautiful evening with the popular Klezmer Music along with a BBQ, Simchas Beis Hashoeva, games, moon bounce and sukkah. Open to the whole community, this event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Chabad Education Center, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. Cost: $10; free admission for children under 12. For more information, contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 NCJW Book Club The National Council of Jewish Women’s Book Club will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota. The book for discussion is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. The club usually meets the second Monday of the month. For more information and to sign up, email Barbara Aferiat at barbara@aferiat.com.

“HoShana Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret , Simchat Torah” Although Sukkot is only a seven-day holiday in the Bible, the entire festival actually lasts nine days! The ﬁnal three days of the Festival include Hoshana Rabbah and the Holy Days of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Although Simchat Torah does not appear in the Bible, it has become one of Judaism’s most joyously-celebrated holidays, as Jews throughout the world dance with Torahs in honor of Judaism’s most precious gift to humanity. 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 941.313.9239.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 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! The group meets at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email Susan Bernstein at susanhope22@comcast.net.

Sippin’ in the Sukkah Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood and the SaBra Chapter of Hadassah will celebrate Sukkot in the temple’s sukkah (1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota) at 11:30 a.m. with a light lunch and musical program. Members, associates and guests are all welcome. Couvert: $10, payable to SaBra Hadassah. RSVP by Friday, October 6 to Lee Ruggles at 941.924.1338 or lruggles. sabra@gmail.com, or to Esmé Faerber at 941.210.3043 or efber1@ comcast.net.

CTeen – Shake it UP! Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Shake it up with a Sukkah Hop, Sukkah Wars, Candy Bond, Mitzvah Challenge for Israel, Lulav & Etrog Challah, and more! Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Special thanks to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for sponsoring CTeen. An annual CTeen membership costs $180 and includes all events, trips and dinners, excluding the International Shabbaton. For more information, please contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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Please Join Us! Innovative Charitable Giving Techniques Luncheon Presented by Tax and Estate Planning Expert, Professor Jerome H. Hesch

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 • 1:00-2:00 pm ABOUT PROFESSOR HESCH

Jerry Hesch is a tax and estate planning consultant for lawyers throughout the country and is Special Senior Tax Counsel hired as a resource for Jeffrey M.Verdon Law Group, LLP. A Former tax partner with the national law firm of Greenberg Traurig, Professor Hesch is a member of the America College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School of Law (Graduate Programs in Estate Planning and Taxation) and Florida International University School of Law. An accomplished author, Professor Hesch has published numerous articles, several Tax Management Portfolios, and co-authored a law school casebook on Federal Income Taxation. Also a coveted speaker, Professor Hesch has presented for groups such as the AICPA, the University of Miami Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, the University of Southern California Tax Institute, and the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation. He has also participated in several bar association projects, such as the Drafting Committee for the Florida Revised Uniform Partnership Act and preparing the ABA’s comments on the IRS’s proposed private annuity regulations.

This FREE Seminar will be held at The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL

If you would like to learn more about charitable planning and how the different options for charitable giving can benefit you, this presentation is for you. For more information, please contact

Gisele Pintchuck, LIFE & LEGACY Director

941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org

JEWISH HAPPENINGS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 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 desserts and terriﬁc company are provided. The event begins at noon at Temple EmanuEl, 151 McIntosh Road. For more information, call the temple oﬃce at 941.371.2788.

A history on the Temple Mount Our thoughts turn to the east in “Holy Ground: A History on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem,” an adult education class taught by Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman. From the near-sacriﬁce of Isaac to the dream of Jacob’s ladder, from the miraculous construction of the Temple to its theology-shattering destruction, from two thousand years of exile to liberation, the Temple Mount has witnessed many of Judaism’s most devastating and most glorious moments. All are invited to join this journey through our millennialong history with the Temple Mount. This free event begins at 3:30 p.m. at Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information or to register, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Simchat Torah & Horah at Chabad of Venice No words can accurately describe this party. It is a celebration you must witness to believe. Joyous, energetic and cool are some of the terms we have heard being used but “be there” is the best description we can think of. Come Horah with the Torah as we enjoy Hakafot, singing and dancing with the Torah! There will be Special Family Torah Dancing for children at 6:30 p.m. The main event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Chabad Education Center, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. For more information, contact Rabbi Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or info@chabadofvenice.com.

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All are invited at 7:30 p.m. to join Chabad of Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road) for traditional Simchat Torah Hakafot. Singing, dancing, flags, refreshments and a little L’chayim will infuse all in attendance with happiness, which the Torah states is the essence of this holiday. Observing the children dancing with flags and stuffed Torahs as they are being carried on shoulders is an amazing sight to behold. Join us as we rejoice with the Torah. For more information, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

Simchat Torah at Temple Beth Sholom All are welcome to join Temple Beth Sholom for a joyous Simchat Torah service with music and dancing. There is no cost and the community is welcome to attend at 7:00 p.m. at 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, contact Kelly at 941.955.8121 or knester@temple bethsholomﬂ.org.

Dancing with the Torah at Chabad of Bradenton Enjoy Hakafat dancing with the Torah, buﬀet dinner, ﬂags, goodie bags, and Torahs for the children. Join us for lots of merriment on this joyous holiday at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, please contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

Presented by Professor Jerome H. Hesch and Alan S. Gassman

Charitable Planning Techniques & Asset Protection for Businesses and their Owners ( Resource materials provided )

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 PROGRAM

Charitable Planning Techniques, presented by Prof. Hesch ................................................ 4:00-5:00 pm Asset Protection for Businesses and their Owners, presented by Mr. Gassman ........ 5:00-5:45 pm Hot Topics in Estate Planning, presented by Mr. Gassman .................................................5:45-6:30 pm Cocktail Hour and Networking............................................................................................6:30-7:30 pm PROFESSOR JEROME M. HESCH

is a tax and estate planning consultant for lawyers throughout the country and is a Special Senior Tax Counsel for Jeffrey M. Verdon Law Group, LLP and Special Senior Tax Counsel for Oshins and Associates, LLC. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School Law and Florida International University School of Law. As an author, Professor Hesch has published numerous articles and Tax Management Portfolios, and co-authored a law school casebook on Federal Income Taxation.

Simchat Torah at Temple Beth El Bradenton Join the members and friends of Temple Beth El as we unroll the Torah scroll! Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by Simchat Torah. Open to all who would like to attend. There is no charge for this event that takes place at the temple, 5150 Peridia Blvd. East, Bradenton. For more information, please call the temple oﬃce at 941.755.4900 or email tbebradentonﬂ@yahoo.com.

ALAN GASSMAN, J.D., LLM

is a board certified estate planning and trust lawyer practicing in Clearwater in the areas of trust and estate planning, business and medical practice representation, taxation, and wealth preservation. Mr. Gassman speaks for many tax conferences and national programs, is the author of several books, and nationally published articles. Seminar will be held at The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Program is sponsored by

Program Chair: Greg Band

For more information, contact

Gisele Pintchuck, LIFE & LEGACY Director 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Beth El International Film Festival Rabbi Michael Sternfield is our resident chef for this dinner and film series which occurs monthly at Temple Beth El, 5150 Peridia Blvd. East, Bradenton. This month’s film is Zelig, a 1983 film written and directed by Woody Allen. Allen plays Leonard Zelig, a nondescript enigma who, out of his desire to fit in and be liked, takes on the characteristics of strong personalities around him. The film, presented as a documentary, recounts his intense period of celebrity in the 1920s and includes analyses from contemporary intellectuals. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a delicious New York-style Jewish dinner. The cost is $10 for the dinner and movie. RSVP at www.templebethelbradenton.com/events. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900 or email tbebradentonfl@ yahoo.com.

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October 2017

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Jewish War Veterans Post 172 brunch

“Human Rights in Today’s America”

Jewish War Veterans Post 172 will hold its first meeting of the 2017-2018 season in the Main Dining Room of Kobernick House (Aviva), 1951 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota. The lox-and-bagel brunch begins at 9:45 a.m. Paid-up members of Post 172 who reside at Kobernick House will eat free. Spouses, significant others, prospective members, and members living outside of Kobernick are always welcome and will be charged $7. Following brunch, guest speaker Sergeant Major (SMG) Roger Mitchell, of the JROTC Program at Riverview High School in Sarasota, will discuss the program and how it fits into the curriculum at the high school. For additional information, contact Stan Levinson, Commander, JWV Post 172, at 941.907.6720 or stanlevinson172@gmail.com.

Join the National Council of Jewish Women for its advocacy program, “Human Rights in Today’s America.” There will be a panel of individuals with diverse experiences, expertise and knowledge who will share their perceptions of what human rights mean to them today. A well-known writeractivist will moderate the panel. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. on The Federation Campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) with refreshments and a meet and greet; the program starts at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. To RSVP or for more information, email Marcia Schweitzer at marcia7032@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Women’s Giving Circle Lunch and Learn Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Join the Women’s Giving Circle of The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee for a Lunch and Learn from noon to 2:00 p.m. at University Park Country Club, 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park. Cost: $23 per person; prepaid reservations only by Tuesday, October 10. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org.

“The World According to Al Jolson” Al Jolson, once the world’s greatest entertainer, is still beloved by many today. A multi-talented performer, he was at home on both stage and screen, and is famous for starring in the ﬁrst talking picture, The Jazz Singer, in which he played the son of a cantor. Jolson never forgot his Jewish roots, singing many Yiddish songs. He even had a role in his own movie biography! Watch ﬁlm clips of his performances. 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 941.313.9239.

Musical program, family pot luck and Havdalah Enjoy a lovely musical program, a dairy/vegetarian pot luck dinner and a short Havdalah service with the members and friends of Temple Beth El. No RSVP required. Bring a dish to share (no desserts please). The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the temple, 5150 Peridia Blvd. East, Bradenton. For more information, please call the temple oﬃce at 941.755.4900 or email tbebradentonﬂ@yahoo.com.

“The Book of Jonah” All are welcome to “The Book of Jonah,” Rabbi Michael Shefrin’s course on one of the best-known biblical stories of all time. This two-part series will engage the dynamic characters, timeless themes and theological brilliance in the text. There will also be inspired art to appreciate and comedy for laughter. The community is warmly invited for a whale of a class! This free course concludes on Wednesday, October 25 and takes place at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email Ellen Zipin at ezipin2@comcast.net.

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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 5:15 p.m. at Café L’Europe, 431 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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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 JFCS Holocaust Survivors’ Havurah Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

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: “Memories of Fall Days Past.” 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.

“Rabbi Akivah” One of the greatest sages in Jewish history, Rabbi Akivah lived in Israel in Roman times and died circa 135 CE as a supporter of the unsuccessful Bar Kochba revolt against the Romans. Rabbi Akivah did not start as a Torah scholar, but was sent by his wife to study for twenty years, returning after age 40 to begin his legendary career. Learn about Rabbi Akivah’s life, accomplishments, and legacy to Jewish scholarship and history. Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, October 19 and 26 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per class per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call 941.313.9239.

Baila Miller on Lucian Freud Lucian Freud was a complicated man. The grandson of Sigmund Freud created a style of portraiture that had an obsessive preoccupation with “Flesh.” He saw people as animals. This free event begins at 3:30 p.m. at Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information or to register, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org.

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

For more information

call Bob Satnick at 941.538.3739

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 “Gan” Camping – Family Fun Fest Bring your family, neighbors and friends to a fun-ﬁlled afternoon for families with young children. Enjoy games, crafts, rides, food and so much more while on a camping adventure. The event takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Gan at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota (enter oﬀ of Proctor Road only, between Beneva and Swift). Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for children; free for kids 2 and under. One low price includes all games, rides, crafts and food! For reservations or more information, email laura@templesinai-sarasota.org.

USY Lock-in and Escape Room Temple Beth Sholom’s USY youth group is inviting high school students to join its Lock-in and Escape Room overnight event beginning at 8:00 p.m. Spend the night at the temple (1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota) with Jewish teens from local synagogues, try to unlock the Escape Room door, and lead the Minyan on Sunday morning. For more information or costs, please contact Kelly at the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or knester@ templebethsholomﬂ.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Temple Emanu-El’s “Sunday at the Movies” Temple Emanu-El’s popular film series continues with Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem. Weaving together portraits of two beloved icons, this enchanting documentary shows what the men have in common: wit, wisdom and talent, shot through with deep humanity and Yiddishkeit. The highly-acclaimed film combines Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem’s remarkable life and work. A discussion will follow the film. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $5 at the door. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 JWRP Open House Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Join us at one of our informational open houses to learn more about a special trip for moms. This life-changing experience oﬀers moms raising Jewish children under the age of 18, a chance to travel to Israel on a highlysubsidized trip. The special guest speaker is Andrea Mail, a JWRP board member and trip bus leader. The Open House takes place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To register, please contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org.

“The World According to Sholem Aleichem” Sholem Aleichem was one of the greatest writers in Jewish history, and his stories resonate today. His realistic storytelling of Jewish life in the Old Country is a mixture of realism, pathos and humor. His tales of Tevye the Dairyman have been made famous by their adaptation as Fiddler on the Roof. In this course, we will explore Sholem Aleichem’s life, the inﬂuences on his writing, and share aloud, with laughter and wonder, some of his best writings. 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 941.313.9239.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 JWRP Open House Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Join us at one of our informational open houses to learn more about a special trip for moms. This life-changing experience oﬀers moms raising Jewish children under the age of 18, a chance to travel to Israel on a highly-subsidized trip. The special guest speaker is Andrea Mail, a JWRP board member and trip bus leader. The Open House takes place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To register, please contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org.

’50s Sock Hop fundraiser It’s an old-fashioned ’50s Sock Hop Dance Party. Join us for ice cream sundaes, coke floats, desserts, coffee, a cash bar and a lot of fun. Come in your favorite ’50s outfit and dance the Lindy, the Stroll and more. Open to everyone. Bring friends and neighbors. Best dressed contests, best dancing contests, raffles and so much more. Let’s raise money together for The Jewish Community of Manatee County (a non-profit). Tickets are $28 per person or $50 for two in advance; $30 per person at the door. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. W., Bradenton. RSVP at www.templebethelbradenton.com/events. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900 or email tbebradentonfl@ yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 CTeen – TGIS Israel Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Teens are invited to enjoy a Friday night dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Rabbi Mendy and Chanie Bukiet. CTeen TGIS will feature delicious Israeli food, Israeli melodies, games and more. Special thanks to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for sponsoring CTeen. An annual CTeen membership costs $180 and includes all events, trips and dinners, excluding the International Shabbaton. The cost for the dinner alone is $18. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

Shabbat Project Friday night dinner Communities across the world will be celebrating a special Shabbat that was initiated in 2013 in South Africa, as a grassroots effort to inspire and motivate Jews across the world to add to their celebration of Shabbat. At Chabad of Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road), a Shabbat dinner with a South African flair will be held following the 7:30 p.m. service. This dinner in conjunction with the Shabbat Project is being offered to the community-atlarge free of charge, however, advance reservations, by Friday, October 20 are necessary. RSVP via email at info@chabadofsarasota.com or call the office at 941.925.0770.

Shabbat Alive! returns to Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Alive! is back! Temple Emanu-El members and hundreds of community guests fill the pews for this quarterly all-musical Shabbat celebration – and we hope you will be among them! With upbeat, contemporary and inspiring arrangements of the traditional prayers, led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and professional and volunteer musicians, Shabbat Alive! is stirring, magnificent, exhilarating, jubilant and altogether unique. Please join us for a very special and spiritual Shabbat experience at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.371.2788.

October 2017

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 PJ Library family concert with Rick Recht Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Pack your chairs and a picnic dinner for a free family concert with Rick Recht at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with Havdalah led by our PJ Our Way kids! For more information, contact Andrea Eiﬀert at 941.552.6308 or aeiﬀert@jfedsrq. org. RSVP online at jfedsrq.org/events.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Song Leader Workshop with Rick Recht Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Learn techniques and advice from the song leader guru himself in this two-hour workshop designed to teach you the basics of being a great song leader. This free workshop begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Registration required at jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Andrea Eiﬀert at 941.552.6308 or aeiﬀert@jfedsrq.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Games Day Join the Greater Venice Chapter of Hadassah from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bay Indies Resort Community Center in Venice, in the Indies Hall oﬀ Bay Indies Blvd. (1st clubhouse). Enjoy bagels, coﬀee and a delicious homemade lunch. Bring your own group or we will assign you a game. Cost: $22. Send your check (payable to Hadassah) to 4220 Tennyson Way, Venice, FL 34293. For more information, call Ruth at 941.492.6025.

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I B L ERAL YESHIVA a t o s a r a s PRESENTS OCTOBER 2017 COURSES

A FASCINATION WITH AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting October 6 (Eight weeks) The history of Jews in America is 363 years in the making. Immigrants from all corners of the world landed here bringing their religion, family customs and languages and quickly integrated into the emerging American landscape. There have been some very interesting moments of Jewish acculturation worth singling out for deeper clarity. This course will concentrate on specific events and phenomena which enabled the Jews of America to achieve high status and acceptance as a minority group in this land of freedom. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF GOD MONDAYS 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Starting October 9 (Eight weeks) God is the main character in our Holy Scriptures. This course offers the student a unique approach to understanding major features of the TANACH/Hebrew Bible. The canon reveals many surprising aspects about the personality of God as recorded throughout Scriptures. Some of our discussion may disturb the student who has an ironclad-image of God, but it may bring comfort to those who have concluded that the traditional images of God don’t fit their multi-layered experiences of joy and sorrow. As with any journey to the heart of God, this one brings both fear and comfort. We’ll consider the premise that God can be analyzed like any character in a play or novel. We’ll also reveal the 32 names of God in Scriptures. Instructor: Marden Paru; $60.

EXPLAINING BIBLICAL MIRACLES

The Jewish Federation offers assistance for all ages, like: Camp Grants, Overseas Grants, Education Scholarships, Religious Scholarships, and Women’s Giving Circle Grants. Plus, complimentary programs like PJ Library, Shalom Baby and Senior services provide unique support throughout Sarasota and Manatee.

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TUESDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting October 10 (Eight weeks) Miracles fill the Bible, yet given our contemporary sensibilities, it is hard to understand them, believe in them or know what they mean. Many people of faith believe in the miracles verbatim. But others are skeptical and would prefer to have them explained in rational and/or in scientific terms. Biblical scholars and scientists have been hard at work for a long time trying to explain the many mysterious phenomena described in the biblical narrative that many cannot accept literally — as simply stated in the text. This course will discuss a variety of explanations of the Bible’s many miracles to see if we can make interpret them and understand what they represent. 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.

October 2017

! S E T S A V E TH E D A ?

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 12:00 – 5:00 PM

We Love Israel Shuk featuring Vendors, Food and Entertainment

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Evening Ethiopian Israeli Hip-Hop Duo Cafe Shahor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Mid-Morning Cafe Shahor Hazak - Ethiopian Israeli Cultural Day with Activities for All Ages • Ethiopian National Project • Artists4Israel Two Seatings: 5:00 and 8:00 PM Celebrity Israeli Chef Einat Admony at Louie’s Modern

A CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTING

THE BEAUTY AND WONDER OF ISRAEL!

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018

Evening Happy Birthday Israel! at Robarts Arena featuring the Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble and The Shuk Band

OUR FEDERATION IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH AREA SYNAGOGUES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP BRING ISRAEL @ 70 TO SARASOTA-MANATEE AND CELEBRATE WITH AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE! DATE

ORGANIZATION

EVENT NAME*

DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 12 DECEMBER 17 DECEMBER 17 JANUARY 23 JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 7 FEBRUARY 15 FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 8 – 10 MARCH 13 MARCH 25 APRIL 15

Temple Beth Israel Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch Chabad of Sarasota Chabad of Venice & North Port Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Temple Sinai Chabad of Venice & North Port SaBra Hadassah Temple Beth Sholom Jewish Congregation of Venice Temple Emanu-El Jazz Club of Sarasota Church of the Nazarene Sarasota Jewish Chorale Jewish Geneological Society of Southwest Florida

Documentary: Egyptian Jewry Chanukah Israel Celebration A Taste of Chanukah 2017 Chanukah Israel Klezmer Festival Luncheon: Israel-Mote Partnership 10th Annual Food Festival Celebrating Israel Lecture: Raid on Entebbe Education Day: Jewish Genetic Diseases Dr. Judy Feld Carr: Syrian Jewish Community Shalom Shuk 70 – An Israeli Market Place Israel Pub Night A World of Jazz – Sarasota Jazz Festival Birthday Party For Israel @ 70 Concert: Reaching from Despair to Hope Israel Heritage Celebration

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S P O N S O R E D

QUESTIONS? Contact Rosann A. Black at RosannIsrael70@gmail.com or Melissa Howard at MelissaIsrael70@gmail.com

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