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

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September 2017 - Elul 5777 / Tishrei 5778 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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Community Focus Jewish Interest Israel & the Jewish World Commentary Focus on Youth Life Cycle Jewish Happenings

3 Local women participate on lifechanging Israel Mission

6 JFCS and Federation hire Community Chaplain

Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program experiences

34 Rabbi Michael Werbow visits Camp Ramah Darom A publication of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Klingenstein Jewish Center, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232 Annual voluntary subscription: $25

Volume 47, Number 9

Our vision for 5778: Building community one partner at a time By Patti Wertheimer, Federation President, and Howard Tevlowitz, Executive Director

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee component of supporting Jewish needs locally, as has been a community leader in granting funds well as a primary Jewish tenet. for vital programs and initiatives over the On our Interfaith Mission this year, we had the past decade. Federation has become more than social opportunity to travel with representatives from the programs, social welfare, and Community Foundation of services. It’s about policy, adSarasota, NAACP Sarasota vocacy, Zionism, and making Chapter, Bradenton Area Ecosure Holocaust survivors and nomic Development Corporaseniors in distress get the suption, Ringling School of Art port they need. These are the + Design and more. We have kind of programs and initiaalready seen the impact that tives that are expected of our the trip to Israel has made Jewish Federation. on these and other organizaIn addition to underwrittions; for example, Economic ing numerous social welfare Development Corporation is Patti Wertheimer Howard Tevlowitz programs, all Federation proplanning to return to Israel grams are now geared toward one or more of the folthis year with additional members of its team to scout lowing goals: (1) ensuring a vibrant Jewish future, potential partnerships for businesses in our area. (2) ensuring the safety and security of Israel, and The LIFE & LEGACY program has already se(3) fighting anti-Semitism and BDS. cured $5.2 million in promised gifts to ensure the fuAs we prepare to welcome the New Year 5778, ture of 11 Jewish organizations in Sarasota-Manatee. we feel it is important to look back as well as forWe are overwhelmed by the response to this new ward. Our Jewish Federation had an incredibly busy program and cannot wait to see what the future has and successful year. We brought Israel to Sarasota in store! On behalf of the 11 participating organizathrough the Chagall exhibit at Selby Gardens; we tions, we are so grateful to those who have already hosted thousands of made their legacy commitpeople at our events, ments! like Violins of Hope, the As we approach 5778, Jewish Film Festival and we are committed to conthe Anne Frank Exhibit; tinuing these efforts and we took 70+ teens and look forward to building adults to Israel, includon established partnerships ing our first Women’s and creating new partnerGiving Circle Mission; ships for our upcoming Iswe partnered with amazrael @ 70 celebration. Our ing organizations like Israel @ 70 chairs, Rosann Women’s Giving Circle Mission participants at Leket Israel JFCS of the Suncoast, Black and Melissa HowLeket Israel and All Faiths Food Bank to improve ard, have selected a number of thought-provoking the lives of individuals throughout Sarasota-Manatee and fun events which will deepen our community’s and in Israel; and we worked to build a stronger Jewconnection to Israel. We also recently welcomed our ish community through collaborations such as LIFE new Israeli Shaliach, Maor Ben-Arie, who will fur& LEGACY™ and our commitment to improving ther enhance our Israel @ 70 programs! (See the arsecurity on our Jewish campuses. ticle on page 5A for more information about Maor.) Federation’s “clarity” regarding interfaith activiWe encourage each of you to get involved and be ties is one of the more pointed changes Federation a part of this exciting and vibrant community! There has made over the last five years. Our focus is on inare abundant volunteer opportunities with The Fedcreasing the teaching of compassion and understanderation and our many partners. Join us on Thursday, ing within our public schools and through our arts September 14 at 1:30 p.m. on The Federation Camcommunity; building relationships with other minorpus for our Volunteer Open House to learn more. ity communities; and building positive relationships (See the ad on page 2A for more details.) with our faith-based and not-for-profit communiWishing you all peace, happiness, good health ties. Being a good and active neighbor is a major and love in the New Year! NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT 167

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Sarasota-Manatee women participate on life-changing Israel Mission Staﬀ Report

he Jewish Federation of Sarainisota-Manatee has partnered faith with the Jewish Women’s Rertant wardnaissance Project (JWRP) to offer a oardlife-changing journey through Israel to hav-moms with children at home under the on aage of 18 who are being raised Jewish. s toEstablished in 2009, JWRP has brought Jew-over 10,000 women and 950 men from nger,26 countries on this trip. The program Kolseeks to “inspire women to transform themselves, their families and their mencommunities; to connect them to the land, to their Jewish values and to each other.” Led by Federation staff members Ilene Fox and Debbie Sanford, 18 moms from Sarasota-Manatee participated on a physical and spiritual 10day journey thought Israel this June. Besides touring Masada, the Dead Sea, Yad Vashem, Tsfat and Jerusalem, the women prayed at the Kotel and participated in discussions and lectures. The lectures ranged in topics from marriage to gossip and how to “turn off” for Shabbat. One memorable experience was during Shabbat. The Sarasota-Manatee group was invited to the home of a family in Jerusalem to enjoy Shabbat lunch. Everyone ate a delicious and traditional Shabbat meal and said prayers with the family and their friends, who welcomed and treated our group as if

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“It’s hard to pick just one highlight of this trip for me. Spending 10 days in Israel sharing joy, sorrow, laughs and tears showed me a side to each of these unique, remarkable women that I would never have had the opportunity to see. I am forever changed as a friend, a wife and a mother, and I feel blessed to have had the time to learn with each of these amazing ladies. The beauty about this trip wasn’t just the shared experiences in Israel but the experiences that we will continue to share as a ‘sisterhood.’ If I had to pick one highlight, it was at the Western Wall. We walked alone to the Wall, each in our own space, where we connected spiritually in our own way. Afterwards, we gathered and the experience continued. The hugs and tears can’t be described. We all shared it and felt it, and it will forever be ‘our moment.’” – Julie Green, Sarasota-Manatee trip chair

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September 2017

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Faces of The Federation: Jessi Sheslow

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essi Sheslow has served as the diTrevor Harvey, president of the local rector of community relations at NAACP branch; Roxie Jerde, president The Jewish Federation of Saraand CEO of the Community Foundasota-Manatee for five years. I sat down tion of Sarasota County; Dr. Larry with her recently in her cozy, lamp-lit Thompson, president of Ringling Coloﬃce adorned with lege of Art and Design; and Max Stewfamily photographs art, business manager of the Bradenton and a 1924 flag of Area Economic Development Center. Palestine to speak The participants of this diverse with her about her group came from a variety of religious, life and her work. ethnic and cultural backgrounds, but Sheslow, who their experiences in Israel brought is originally from them closer together. Sheslow says Ashlyn Downey-Hayes St. Paul, Minnesota, it’s this kind of cross-cultural engageand moved to Sarasota in 2011, says ment that expands understanding. that her passion for Jewish culture and “Our group visited with leading busilife was reawakened after seeing a docness people and policymakers while umentary about Nazis appointing Howe were in Israel,” she says. “There’s locaust prisoners to positions of power nothing like being face to face with over other inmates. This film opened peers to dissolve stereotypes and creher eyes to a shocking ate lasting bonds. Breaktruth in Jewish hising down barriers creates tory and it also helped allies in the long run.” her realize the power Sheslow also oversees of film to awaken The Federation’s Hillel “visceral emotions in programs and has recently people.” been elected to serve on That aha moment the 2017-2018 board of led to her studying the Sarasota Ministerial film production at Association, an initiative Columbia College that promotes friendChicago. When the ship and communication daunting financial obbetween faith-based orstacles that often comganizations in Sarasota Jessi Sheslow plicate the dreams of County. She is one of two aspiring documentarians eventually women and one of three Jewish represurfaced, Sheslow did not shy away sentatives to serve on this board. Her from achieving her dream. Instead, she goal? “To bring new and progressive chose to redirect her expertise toward ideas to the table,” she says. working with community programs Sheslow is also deeply involved that engaged people to learn more with planning the upcoming, fiveabout Israel and Jewish issues. month-long Israel @ 70 Celebration Sheslow found her way to The Fed(I@70). Her plans include installing eration where, after five years, she has a shuk featuring Israeli goods and auestablished herself in the regional comthentic cuisine; providing children munity as a leader in engaging people with materials to write letters to Israeli to become more involved in Jewish adsoldiers; and staging a concert by a vocacy. At The Federation, she heads popular Israeli-Ethiopian band. up several initiatives, including servOverall, it’s Sheslow’s goal to coning as director of the Robert and Esther nect Jewish people in our community Heller Community Relations Commitwith Jewish issues, advocacy, history tee, the mission of which is “to build and culture. Interested? For more inrelationships with the Jewish and nonformation, contact her at 941.323.2109 Jewish communities to advance comor jsheslow@jfesrq.org. mon interests through education and Ashlyn Downey-Hayes is a recipient advocacy.” of the Mimi and Joseph J. Edlin JourSheslow recently coordinated an nalism Intern Scholarship, a program interfaith mission to Israel, which she funded by Miriam Edlin in memory of says is one of her “most proud proher husband. Ashlyn recently completfessional moments.” She assembled ed her junior year at Riverview High a group of forward-thinking, influenSchool in the International Baccalautial area leaders to join her, including reate Diploma Program.

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hrough a grant from The Jewwill be spending significant time in ish Federation of Sarasotaclassrooms, he will support a number Manatee and the support of of subject areas including Hebrew, Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, for global studies, world religions, agriculthe second year, the Hershorin Schiff tural science, the arts and more, lendCommunity Day School is enjoying ing a contemporary Israeli perspective. the presence and service of a Young “Our Federation is thrilled to have Shaliach from the Jewish Agency for Maor in our community. He is engagIsrael (JAFI). Maor Ben-Arie ing people of all ages arrived in Sarasota in August and backgrounds to and has already hit the ground connect them to Israel running. through education, outShaliach means “messenreach, hands-on studies, ger” or “emissary” in Hebrew. programs and more. The Shlichim are Israelis trained by fact that he’s here during JAFI and deployed in Jewish our year-long Israel @ communities and with Jewish 70 community celebraorganizations around the globe tion is even more excitto increase Jewish awareness, ing and significant,” said knowledge and pride; to bridge Federation executive diMaor Ben-Arie the gap between Jews of different backrector Howard Tevlowitz. grounds and Israel; and to promote an Ben-Arie was born in 1990 in Riunderstanding of Israel and its ideals. shon LeZion, Israel. He attended high Ben-Arie, who will split his time school at Mekif ‘E’ and he is continubetween Community Day School and ing to work toward his university dewide community outreach, will be sugree at The Open University of Israel. pervised by The Jewish Federation’s He achieved the rank of Sergeant in the director of community relations, Jessi Israeli Army. Sheslow. Additionally, he is living in He has extensive experience workan apartment at Aviva. This offers a ing with young people, from elementaconvenient central location as well as ry through high school. He has served the opportunity for multi-generational as a counselor at various summer programming. camps, was a teacher of film and comCommunity Day head of school munications in an elementary school, Dan Ceaser is thrilled for the program worked at several youth clubs, and suto continue, noting that there is great pervised first- and second-graders at an benefit for the school and the comafternoon child care facility in a community in hosting a Young Shaliach. munity center, among other posts. While it is not expected that Ben-Arie “I am looking forward to a mean-

ingful year of educational activities,” said Ben-Arie. “I believe that strong Jewish communities abroad are an important element in making Israel and the Zionist movement stronger, and that encouraging youth to come to Israel, to get to know it and be active for it, are essential to the continued existence of the Jewish people.” Last year’s Shaliach, Oded Israely, participated in numerous programs throughout the community. His biggest endeavors included coordinating activities for the spring visit by 15 students from Tel Mond, Israel – this program was also supported through Jewish Federation funds – and the Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) celebration presented by The Federation. Additionally, he provided Community Day students with expert instruction in Hebrew, taught students about Israel’s history, culture and diversity, his experience in the Israeli army, how Jewish holidays are celebrated there, about the political system and how elections are run, and so much more. “We are so grateful for the support and visionary leadership of The Jewish Federation,” said Dan Ceaser. “We are committed to building bridges of understanding between the Jewish and wider community, and to our brothers and sisters in Israel. The engagement of a Shaliach for our school gives our students and families a firsthand connection to the people, culture and rich history of our homeland.”

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Jewish Federation and JFCS and Federation hire Temple Emanu-El launch Community Chaplain Israeli ﬁlm series for teens Staﬀ Report

he teen community of SarasotaManatee is warmly invited to experience great films, socialize with old and new friends, enjoy delicious lunches, and strengthen their connection to the State of Israel in an innovative new program sponsored by the Israel Committee of Temple Emanu-El, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, and the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). Four times a year, teenagers will gather at Temple Emanu-El for an Israeli film series, featuring speciallychosen Israeli movies designed to appeal to teens and to spark discussion. In addition to watching the movie, teens will enjoy time to socialize over lunches ranging from pizza to freshlyprepared falafel and to participate in a guided conversation about the film. The movies have been chosen by Marni Mount and Dr. Uzi Baram, dedicated members of Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Committee. They made their

selections after viewing over 50 possibilities; and they know teens well, as Marni has two teen daughters, and Uzi has two teen sons and a teen daughter. “We are so excited to welcome all teens to this new program,” stated Israel Committee Chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman. “It’s a great way to strengthen our teens’ knowledge of and interest in Israel, and to enjoy some of the best cinema that Israel has to offer. “We are most grateful to The Jewish Federation for its invaluable guidance in selecting the films,” she added, “and for generously underwriting the costs so that the films and lunches can be offered free of charge.” The first installment of the film series will take place on Sunday, September 17 at 12:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Reservations are required to this free program by Tuesday, September 12. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 941.379.1997. Future installments will be held Sundays, December 10, February 11 and April 15 at 12:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El.

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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 alumnus. In this issue of The Jewish News, we are treated to three 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.

A cultural and culinary experience of a lifetime By Aaron Prokupets his past June, I embarked on the most influential trip of my life. On the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program, I traveled to Israel for two weeks with a group of seven other teens and two adults. I applied to the Young Ambassadors program late last year with enthusiasm after listening to my sister’s stories about her fantastic time on the

Israelis sets this trip apart from the way most tourists see Israel. We also had two passionate tour guides throughout the trip, and I learned a lot from them. The first family I stayed with prepared shakshuka for my roommate and me one morning, and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten. The dish consisted of freshly-made tomato sauce with eggs mixed in. I have tried to make the same dish in the past, but it did not come out nearly as good. I strongly believe that one can delve into the culture of a people through culinary explorations. Israeli cuisine is vastly diverse, inspired by many cultural and ethnic traditions. Kugel, a dessert made from sweet noodles, is derived from Ashkenazi Jews, while couscous comes from North African Jews. Pizza with tuna as a topping is very common there, which surprisingly tastes good. I also noticed that Israeli salad is served with many dishes. This colorful dish is usually made with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and onions, with an oil and lemon dressing. Shawarma is sold at many places in Israel and is prepared with lamb or chicken, vegetables and hummus and/ or tahini – all stuffed into one delicious pita pocket. It became one of my favorite foods to eat there, and will be my go-to dish when I return to Israel

trip in 2012. When I got to Israel, I started to have great experiences of my own. As soon as we arrived in Tel Aviv, we traveled to the small town of Tel Mond, where we met with our host families who we stayed with for about a week. Living in close quarters with

in the future. Other than tasting my way through Israel, I also visited many outstanding places with the group. On one of our last days in Israel, we climbed the plateau of Masada very early in the morning and were greeted by a beautiful sunrise. I also searched for artifacts at an archaeological dig site and traversed an underground water tunnel that was built thousands of years ago. I am grateful to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and everyone else who helped make this trip possible. It was an extraordinary time in my life that I will never forget. Aaron Prokupets is a junior at Sarasota High School.

Adventure around every corner By Abigail Zion itting at the Western Wall in the heart of Jerusalem with Jews surrounding me, passionately singing, dancing, praying and loving, I came to realize that Judaism is not only a huge part of my identity, but comprises its entirety. In Israel, I experienced so many various aspects of being a part of the Jewish community, and amongst these aspects are the key points of who I am. Being Jewish is not simply a part of my life, but instead a way to look at my whole life. I was one of eight teenagers who were awarded scholarships to visit Israel on the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors mission to Israel this summer, a program of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. My first experience in Israel was the joy I felt in simply meeting people. I love to get to know people wherever I am, but there was a unique comfort that I felt in Israel because most people are Jewish. Growing up in Bradenton, when I meet someone Jewish, I automatically feel a connection because

we’re part of a minority; it feels like family. On my first day in Israel in Tel Aviv’s major shuk, the Carmel Market, I loved feeling this sense of family with almost everyone I met. It’s a completely different mindset there when it comes to welcoming a stranger because we do not feel like strangers. One of my favorite things about touring Israel was learning about its rich cultural history that dates back thousands of years. From the Old City

of Jerusalem to the foundation of Zionism, Israel has endless opportunities to broaden our knowledge on both Jewish and worldwide history. I was lucky enough to have experienced tour guides who exposed me to relevant facts and stories. Among the engaging locations I visited were a secret, underground bullet factory from Israel’s War of Independence, prehistoric caves, continued on next page

September 2017

A life-changing experience at Kutz Camp By Tayla Rosenthal

RJ Kutz Camp is an eye-opening Jewish leadership experience for teenagers entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. This 28-day sleepaway camp is located in Warwick, New York, near the New Jersey border. I was one of the lucky teenagers to experience it for the first time this summer. Spending four weeks away bonding with other Jewish teens and learning tips to becoming a better leader is the best way I can imagine spending my summer. During camp we each participated in major and minor studies. My major was the “Local Leadership Initiative,” during which we learned how to bring leadership skills back to our community – a useful skill for me as I am the

president of STEEMY (Sarasota Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Youth) this incoming year. I also loved my minor, called “Complicated Thoughts in Complicated Times.” We learned about gender, sexuality, Zionism in Israel, and racial justice. Before taking this class, I would not have been able to tell you what half these topics meant, but now I feel I could have an in-depth conversation with anyone about these topics. My absolute favorite part of camp was the community I built with the people around me. The amount of lifelong bonds I made with Jewish teens from all over North America is remarkable. I am still in contact with dozens of the people I met at Kutz Camp and I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity to meet them. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee gave me a generous grant to make it possible for me to have this lifechanging experience. I am very thankful to The Federation. This summer was the best summer I have ever had and it is all because I got to spend it at Kutz Camp. Tayla Rosenthal is in 10th grade at Lakewood Ranch High Tayla Rosenthal (on the right) with Avital Tzur School.

FEDERATION NEWS Young Ambassadors...continued from previous page and an archeological excavation where ible, especially the last day we spent in we found pieces of pottery used by our Tel Mond, volunteering at the Goldie ancestors. Feldman Senior Citizen’s Activity In Israel, adventure is always just Center. We got there early in the mornaround the corner. We had the opportuing in time to help serve breakfast, sing nity to climb the Snake Path of Masaand dance, and get to know the women da, crawl through a cave, hike through who come there. The center offers ela water tunnel, ride camels, and parderly women, who mostly live alone, ticipate in many other thrilling expean opportunity to fill their day with riences. Doing these wonderful things friends and fun activities. These were has shown me that there’s a place for mostly traditional women who wore me in Israel, and I would love to return. long skirts and wraps to cover their Thank you to The Federation and hair. The music we sang and danced to the generous donors for giving me this was also very traditional Israeli music. life-changing opportunity. I hope one Songs such as “Hava Nagilah,” “Tumday that I can give back to my commubalalaika” and “Gesher Tzar Me’od” nity like you have done. Thanks to you, were played, and everyone in the room Israel has captured my heart. sang along to the men playing the th Abigail Zion is in the 12 grade at trumpet and accordion. Even people Lakewood Ranch High School. who didn’t know the words were clapping or humming along. The room was Sharing the joy of music in Israel filled with joy and smiles. By Amy Levison After dancing in a circle, holding his summer I was given the opporhands with the women and other teens, tunity to travel to Israel as one of I broke out of the circle to sit with a eight Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors. 98-year-old woman. She was sitting This trip served to deepen the connecin a chair watching us and clapping tion I already felt toward Israel. along. I helped her stand up and we We spent the first week in Sarasoheld hands while moving our feet and ta’s sister city, a small town called Tel swaying side to side. Despite the lanMond. Throughout this week we stayed guage barrier, as most of them did not with host families and got to see what speak English, we smiled and laughed and I felt a connection, not only with this woman, but with traditional Jewish culture. The feeling was indescribable. It was amazing that something as simple as music can bring people who speak completely different languages together and create such strong bonds. I am so thankful that I was given the chance to go to Israel on such a wonderful trip. I would like to thank The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee and donors who made it posliving in Israel is like. We all became sible for me and the rest of the Young very close with our “host teens,” and Ambassadors to travel around a counmany of us are still in touch with them. try that I consider my second home. The second week, we left our friends Amy Levison is a junior at Booker in Tel Mond and explored the country. High School. Every day of our trip was incred-

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Mark and Maggie Sharff answer the call for a Jewish tomorrow By Sandy Chase | This program is Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

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e believe that we stand on the shoulders of those who come before us. And like those who have provided us with that strength, we offer our support so that our community – most notably, our Jewish community – continues to thrive into the future.” – Mark and Maggie Sharff That inspiring quote captures the essence of LIFE & LEGACY™, a fouryear partnership program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, managed by The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, in which eleven local Jewish organizations are encouraging legacy giving – pledges of future monetary gifts – so that our synagogues, schools and Jewish organizations continue to flourish for future generations. The Sharffs selflessly continue to give to the community. Maggie, a Junior League member, has also made a difference through Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s volunteer corps. Mark mentors foster youth. As co-chair of Temple Emanu-El’s LIFE & LEGACY endow-

ment program, Mark collaborates with the other ten Jewish organizations, fostering camaraderie and respect, while inspiring prospective donors. Mark embodies Rabbi Brenner Glickman’s belief that those who are grateful for their situation are likely to be generous. “My father, Earl – The

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Gisele Pintchuck, the local director of LIFE & LEGACY, is indebted to the Sharffs and others who are committed to after-lifetime giving. “Over 5.2 million dollars in promised gifts have been secured for the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community in the first four months of our sponsorship!” Gisele says, ecstatic over the local response. Maggie and Mark have experienced the best this community has to offer. “Fond memories of this community speak for themselves: my twin brothers’ Bar Mitzvah at the temple in 1969, our children’s preschool and religious school education, our son’s Bar Mitzvah, and our daughter’s recent marriage by our rabbi.” According to the Sharffs, “Forwardthinking support helps bolster our heritage and community.” Like others, the Sharffs are helping to sustain that pattern for the future. For more information about LIFE & LEGACY, please contact Gisele Pintchuck at gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0029.

JFCS honors volunteers at annual brunch By Cindy Underwood, Director of Volunteer Services & Community Outreach

FCS was founded in 1985 by volunteers who were committed to the Jewish value of tikkun olam, repairing the world. Each year, JFCS of the Suncoast honors individuals for their commitment to community service and for making a difference in the lives of children, families, seniors, veterans, and individuals who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. Volunteers are the cornerstone of our organization and provide vital ser-

vices and support to individuals and families who turn to JFCS to overcome life’s challenges. In recognition of their outstanding service to JFCS and our community, the following individuals and businesses will be honored on Thursday, October 19 at the 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Brunch:  George Allison, Visionary Award  Larry Barnet, Children’s Services Award

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Chabad of Venice to cut ribbon on new Educational Center

Chabad of Venice will host a grand opening for its new Educational Center at 21560 Angela Lane on Sunday, September 3 at 2:00 p.m.

t was 12 years ago when Rabbi Sholom and Chaya Rivka Schmerling began operations as the Chabad representatives to Venice, Florida. Their premises at the time: the Schmerling living room. Today, Chabad of Venice owns a 4-acre campus on Jacaranda Boulevard, which will be the site of a grand opening on Sunday, September 3. The new Educational Center has been dedicated by Howard Kestenberg in memory of his late mother, Dr. Judith Kestenberg. Dr. Kestenberg was a renowned child psychiatrist, whose research focused on the traumatic impact the Holocaust had on child survivors. She was a staunch activist for Jewish causes throughout her life. “Thank God we have seen tremendous growth and blessings since we’ve moved here,” Rabbi Schmerling said. “These new premises will allow us to continue expanding our activities, and to have an even greater impact on the local Jewish community.” The new 3,600 sq. ft. Educational Center is only the first phase in Chabad’s proposed building campaign,

with a further, 11,000 sq. ft. Community Center still in the plans. All of Chabad’s activities will move from its current storefront on Tamiami Trail to the new Center.

“This has been a dream of ours that has been many years in the making,” Schmerling said. “It’s exciting to watch our community grow, and to see how far we have come.” South Sarasota County is home to an estimated 1,000 Jewish families. Chabad of Venice hosts regular educational, social, cultural and humanitarian programs, and attracts a broad range of the local population. This past Hanukkah, more than 700 people attended

Chabad’s menorah lighting. Chabad of Venice is part of a worldwide network of more than 2,500 Chabad Jewish outreach centers, from the remotest of towns in Thailand to the most developed of metropolises in the United States. “The September 3 event will feature live music, entertainment and refreshments. The many donors who contributed to the building will be honored at the event, with the unveiling of a Jerusalem-stone donor wall crafted by artist Michoel Muchnik. The event will also include an Open House to the public, where the community can learn about Chabad’s activities and outreach programs. For more information, please visit www.ChabadofVenice.com or contact Rabbi Schmerling at rabbi@chabadof venice.com.

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s testimony to the JFCS leadership and longstanding commitment to excellence in all facets of its community outreach and support services, JFCS of the Suncoast recently achieved a perfect score from the Council on Accreditation. The accreditation process, which takes place every four years, involved careful review of all JFCS seven key program areas for youth, seniors, cancer support, Jewish healing, counseling, veterans and families, and the support services provided. These services range from case management to education, to substance abuse, mental health, crisis response and community living support. “This tremendous achievement represents the fulfillment of countless hours of hard work and the dedication of many people, including the JFCS staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, donors and the clients we serve,” said Heidi Brown, President/CEO of JFCS. “It is truly an honor to receive this kind of recognition, and testimony to the

JFCS legacy, commitment and mission to be a regional leader in community outreach and support services.” Noted JFCS organizational strengths and key achievement highlights from the review committee’s report included: Ethical Practice – Transparency, clear moral code, honesty and straightforwardness, ethical fundraising and training, certification and licensing. Financial – Planning, fund and budget development and fiscal safeguards/management with diverse funding resources and having an audit committee in place. Governance – Excellence in board management during the transition from the previous director and through the search, review and selection process to hire current President/CEO Heidi Brown as well as completion of a comprehensive strategic plan and annual evaluation review.

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By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva | This program is Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

s it possible to study Melech Haolam (Master of the Universe) as the main character of the Tanach (Hebrew Bible)? For sure. We have been doing it for many millennia but rarely was It reviewed in this way. Starting Monday, October 9, the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is offering an eight-week course on God’s biography. This seminar will draw from the Bible a reckoning of the behavior of its primary character, The Deity, in its many manifestations. Diﬃculties with the Supreme Being surface from the very beginning. The Almighty does not act consistently. In Genesis, Elohim, God is both the creator of the universe and its floodwielding destroyer. The Lord of Hosts appears as a lawgiver, conqueror and parent. We will discover God the sleeper, the by-

stander, and even the fiend, as we try to reconcile the character of the Unseen One. How can we account for all these different personalities in The One entity? The Ein Sof (No End) has no past to explain the dynamic creation which opens the story. One source makes the case that God does not express love until the second half of Isaiah. And by the end of the story, El Elyon (The Most High) has become strangely silent. The Creator we meet in this biography needed to create, but then gradually withdrew from what S/he made. This special course will consider the premise that Our Father in Heaven can be analyzed like any character in a play or novel. “The Biography of God” offers the student a unique approach to reading Scriptures by studying some surprising aspects about the personality

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of Our Maker. First, a warning: It may disturb the student who has an ironclad image of the Almighty, but it may bring comfort to those who have concluded that the traditional images of HaShem don’t fit their multi-layered experiences of joy and sorrow. As with any exploration of the heart of God, this one may bring awe and fear as well as comfort. The various topics to be covered are: 1. Man created God in man’s image; 2. Is The Miraculous male, female, both or something else? 3.The history of the Shechina; 4. The many names of The Deity in Tanach; 5. The Adonai of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah; 6. The Law Giver to Moses; 7. The Nation-

Builder in the 40-year wilderness trek; 8. The Divinity to Christians, Muslims and Jews; 9. The Holy-One-BlessedBe-He(r) of the Talmud; 10. The Great Spirit of the Middle Ages; 11. The God of today; and 12. Hallelujah – The Divine in liturgy. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is offering this course on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. All materials will be provided. To enroll or for more information, contact me at marden.paru@ gmail.com or 941.379.5655. Classes are held on the campus of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota), which partially subsidizes them through a grant to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva.

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Temple Emanu-El invites community to another year of “sweet” outreach gatherings

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weetness” remains the theme of Temple Emanu-El’s outreach events! The sweetness theme began in September 2016 as Temple Emanu-El inaugurated a series of neighborhood ice cream socials to welcome the new year. By popular demand, another ice cream social was held this past spring in Lakewood Ranch. In July, an ele-

ment of “sweetness” was added to Temple Emanu-El’s popular annual Israeli wine tasting, held at Fresh Start Café, as attendees enjoyed not only wine but also sweet and savory light bites. This month, Temple Emanu-El wishes the entire community a sweet new year and extends a warm welcome to experience the sweetness of Jew-

Carl Levy, Judy Levy, Malcolm Barry and Rabbi Michael Shefrin at Temple Emanu-El’s wine tasting event at Fresh Start Cafe

ish life. In this spirit, Temple EmanuEl’s Membership Committee warmly invites the community to two “Start a Sweet New Year” outreach events. The first gathering, a Lakewood Ranch-area neighborhood ice cream social, is called “Start a Sweet New Year” and will be held at D’Lites Shoppe (8209 Natures Way, San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch) on Tuesday,

Cindy Silverglat, Lynne Spencer, Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Judie Smith, Jay Solomon and Lori Solomon at an ice cream social at D’Lites Shoppe

September 5 at 7:00 p.m. New friends, guests and prospective members can enjoy ice cream free of charge and meet Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful Rabbis Brenner Glickman and Michael Shefrin as well as temple leadership, members and families. The “sweet” welcome continues at Temple Emanu-El’s Open House on Sunday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. Called “Sundae with the Rabbis,” the Open House will feature mingling with new and old friends as well as tours of the beautiful facility – and, of course, cold and delicious sweet ice cream sundaes! Temple Emanu-El looks forward to meeting you this month and wishes you a sweet new year. Reservations are very much appreciated. Please contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com to RSVP.

Sarasota Jewish Chorale appoints new director By Alan Rothman

hile summer in Florida usually means a hiatus for most organizations, it has been a busy time for the Sarasota Jewish Chorale. The Chorale is excited to announce the culmination of a search for a new Artistic Director by appointing Sharon Greene. Plans are underway for the Chorale to move in a new direction and to present a major program in the spring of 2018. Ms. Greene, a full-time resident of Sarasota, will commence the position with the SJC for its upcoming “Chai” year. A singer with many years of choral experience, Ms. Greene has degrees in music education and music performance. While living in New York, she was a member of the Westchester Choral Society and the Queens College A Cappella Choir. She also performed in many stock and regional

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theater productions. In Sarasota, Ms. Greene is a singer and board member with Choral Artists of Sarasota, and was a founding member of the Belle Canto Singers. She was a second-generation graduate of The High School of Music & Art in Manhattan. Her career aspirations were to be a singer and actor. However, to make a living, her practical parents insisted on a career in teaching. While it wasn’t her first choice, she loved teaching. It was very powerful for her to see the delight in the students’ eyes when they “got it.” She found that teaching is really a form of acting. Now that she has retired, she is able to do what she always wanted – to sing professionally. Sharon hopes to share her many years of experience with the Chorale and bring it to a new height.

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The Jews of Belgium ﬁght back By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD

n September 1942, two Jewish communists in Belgium, Hertz Jospa and his wife Yvonne, were instrumental in founding the Comité de Défense des Juifs (Jewish Defense Committee or CDJ), which was to become a leading Belgian resistance organization during World War II. Members of the Jewish revolutionary organization Solidarité juive, the Jospas were a remarkable couple. Yvonne was born in Romania in 1910 with the name Have (Chava) Groisman. The third of four girls, she came from Dr. Paul Bartrop an observant middleclass background. Her father was one of three judges in their hometown, and her mother was actively involved in the work of the local Jewish school. Yvonne attended school in Kishinev (Chişinău) before moving to Belgium to study social work at the University of Liège. In 1933, she married Hertz, a pharmaceutical chemist. Straight after their wedding, Yvonne and Hertz joined the Communist Party of Belgium, and in 1934 became Belgian citizens. Prior to the outbreak of World War II they worked with child refugees from the Spanish Civil War and organized the passage through Belgium of Romanian anti-fascist volunteers going to Spain

to fight with the International Brigades. During 1935 and 1936 Yvonne also took care of Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria. After the Kristallnacht pogrom of November 9-10, 1938, her work intensified dramatically. She would often shield illegal immigrants in her house, prior to smuggling them out of Belgium and to a safe third country. With the Nazi invasion of Belgium and the country’s capitulation on May 28, 1940, Yvonne began to devote herself fully to social and relief matters. She and Hertz moved around constantly with false names and papers; their multiple identities as Jews, communists and anti-Nazis placing them in a state of constant peril. An extensive Nazi nighttime raid on the Jewish quarter of Brussels in September 1942 – 75 years ago this month – was the spur for many Belgian Jews to join rescue and armed resistance groups. Hertz and Yvonne, along with Zionist associations and the Front de l’Indépendance, established the Comité de Défense des Juifs, which came to be recognized by the Belgian Government-in-Exile in London as the representative body of the Belgian Jewish community. Yvonne headed the branch working to rescue Jewish children, and through her efforts over three thousand were saved from deportation through placement with sympathetic non-Jewish families.

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The CDJ’s activities were many. They hid Jewish children, published anti-Nazi publications, functioned as a national social service organization, and created false identification papers for Jews in hiding. There were approximately thirty members in the children’s section alone, and it developed a vast network for hiding Jews. The department for forged documents not only provided Jews with false papers, but also supplied the broader resistance movement throughout Belgium. The section Kinderen was responsible for the hiding and support of individuals who had gone underground. The most important act of resistance by the CDJ took place on the evening of April 19-20, 1943, when agents derailed a train leaving the Mechelen (Malines) transit camp headed for Auschwitz. The CDJ had learned of the exact date and time of the deportation from Mechelen, and smuggled tools from the camp’s workshop onto the train cars in order to enable prisoners to pry open the railcar doors and floorboards. Three members of the CDJ unit Group G, under the direction of Georges Livchitz, forced the train to a halt by signaling it with a red lantern. While Livchitz held the engineer at gunpoint with his revolver, the other two members, Robert Maistriau and Jean Franklemon, aided in the escape of several prisoners within the cars. The three CDJ agents were able to escape under gunfire, with the operation saving 231 Jews out of the 1,631 heading for Auschwitz. This is the only known instance of an armed assault anywhere in Europe staged in order to halt a train transporting Jews en route to their deaths. Georges Livchitz was arrested and executed in February 1944 by a German firing squad. Overall, the Comité de Défense des

Juifs was the most important achievement of Belgian Jewry during the German occupation. It played a critical role in rescue and resistance between September 1942 and Belgium’s liberation in February 1945. In June 1943, Hertz Jospa was arrested, caught while meeting with a Jewish courier. He was deported as a political resister, not as a Jew, which saved him from being sent to Auschwitz. After a period of local detention in Belgium, in May 1944 he was deported to Buchenwald. Yvonne lost contact with him and thought he had died, but he returned on May 8, 1945, after the camp was liberated. When he returned he was but a shadow of what he had been prior to his arrest, emotionally and physically exhausted, and very sick. It took a long period of convalescence for him to return to health. All the members of Yvonne’s family who remained in Romania were murdered during the Holocaust, but a sister, who was with her in Belgium, survived. No one, however, other than those with whom she had the closest contact during the war, knew of her accomplishments on behalf of Jewish children. In 1964, in order to keep alive the community of resisters she had played such an important part in facilitating, she co-founded the Union des Anciens Résistants Juifs de Belgique (Union of Former Belgium Jewish Resistance Members). She remained honorary chairperson of this organization until her death, in Brussels, in 2000. Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu. edu.

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Samuel Pallache: The Jewish pirate

eveGer-By Nikol Isakovska, Mimi and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern tical iplomat. Merchant. Rabbi. Pimercy of Muslims who were incited ween rate. against them. beraSamuel Pallache was all these Spain may have been the home of and more. As one of the most colorful his ancestors, but it was raging with the s ar-figures of the 16th century, he was a fires of the Inquisition against the Jews. th aman who moved with ease through the And although the Netherlands was as acompletely opposite worlds of Cathothe most progressive country of its hichlic Spain, Muslim Morocco and Puritime, and the first European country Aus-tan Netherlands. to allow Jews to legally live within its etenPallache was born in 1550 in Fez, borders, the Jewish people were still was Morocco, to a pair of second-class citizens. lost conversos who had Pallache’s loyalty seems to have had fled Spain. He was been to his people, and to his people 945, raised in the mellah, alone. As an envoy to the Sultan, he When or Jewish ghetto of negotiated a groundbreaking treaty bew of Fez, and studied in a tween the Netherlands and Morocco. rest, religious school. JuIt is interesting to note that, shortly sted, daism would always following this treaty, the Jewish comeriod Nikol Isakovska be an intrinsic part munity of the Netherlands was legaln toof his identity. Even when he sailed ized. As author Edward Kritzler put it, off on pirate raids against Spanish gal“What benefited Pallache, benefited fam-leons, he would bring along a Jewish the Jews.” werechef to cook kosher meals. but a Pallache had a long and varied caium,reer. He and his brother Joseph started thanoff as merchants based in the notorious osestpirate port of Tetouan, Morocco. When hertheir exploits reached the ears of the wishSultan of Morocco, Samuel was given alivea post as the Sultan’s trusted envoy. His haddiplomatic functions led him to dabble acili-in espionage. des A man of malleable loyalties, Paliquelache offered to sell Moroccan trade Re-secrets to Spain. To prove his sincerhon-ity, he even considered conversion to ationChristianity. Spain suspected Pallache 0. of being a double agent – perhaps with His-good reason. His advances rebuffed, r forPallache was soon engaging in piracy Samuel Pallache Stud-against Spanish ships. Samuel Pallache was greatly venrsity. Pallache seems to have enjoyed erated by his community that he had gcu.piracy, leading raids well into his 60s. established. When he died on February His emblem was the phoenix, and the 6, 1616, the entire Jewish community fiery bird was carved on the prow of his of the Netherlands marched behind his ship. A shrewd businessman, Pallache bier, escorting their beloved leader and did piracy the smart way – procuring a founder. privateering license from England. Pallache’s descendants included Eventually, Pallache settled down Isaac Pallache, the Chief Rabbi of Amin the Netherlands. He founded the sterdam’s Portuguese Jewish commucountry’s first Jewish community, and nity, and his son, professor of Semitic when the first synagogue opened, he languages, Juda Lion Pallache. The was named president and given the tiPallache family continues to be promitle “Rabbi.” He continued to privateer, nent in the Jewish community of Amsailing under a Dutch flag. sterdam up until this day. Despite all this, Pallache was Interested in learning more? Try soon scheming to sell Dutch secrets to these two books: A Man of Three Spain. Historians are still puzzled over Worlds: Samuel Pallache, a Moroccan Pallache’s apparent disloyalty. PerJew in Catholic and Protestant Euhaps Pallache was simply motivated rope by Mercedes Garcia-Arenal, and by mercenary reasons. Or perhaps, as a Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Diaspora Jew, he never felt any loyalty Edward Kritzler. for any country. Nikol Isakovska is a recipient of the Morocco may have been the counMimi and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism try of his birth, and Fez may have been Intern Scholarship, a program funded a center of Jewish culture and learnby Miriam Edlin in memory of her ing, but the Jews were forced to live in husband. Nikol recently completed her crowded mellahs and were often at the sophomore year in high school.

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Racial and ethnic strife backgrounds Crown Heights murder mystery Book review and interview by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News Conviction, by Julia Dahl. Minotaur. 320 pages. Hardcover $25.99.

onviction, the latest entry in Julia Dahl’s Rebekah Roberts series, is a powerful exploration of how unjustifiable convictions occur and what the consequences are. It also evokes the spiritual overtone of the title word. The storytelling mode is particularly effective, mixing sections told in the main character’s voice with other secPhil Jason tions that enter the minds and emotions of other important characters. It’s all about perspective. Something horrible happens in Brooklyn during the summer of 1992. A black mother and father, along with one of their foster children, are murdered in their Crown Heights home. Another foster child is convicted of the crime, a false confession wrung from him via despicable police interrogation. The narrative moves back and

forth, alternating between two timeThe relationship between Relines. One describes the sequence of bekah and her mother, Aviva, events as they happened in 1992. The for instance, is very rocky. other reveals events of 2014, especially Though the reasons for those that follow journalist Rebekah this would be clear to readRoberts, who is sparked into action by ers of Dahl’s first two novels a letter from fortyish prison inmate De– especially the second, Run Shawn Perkins. He claims that he has You Down, where the wombeen in jail for 22 years for a crime he en are developed in detail didn’t commit. – first-timers might well be To explore the background and curious about what is largely consequences of this claim, Dahl deleft unexplained. signs a layered plotline that includes Aviva is extremely judgmental, the relationships between the Africanand she disrespects her daughter’s American and Jewish career choice. Digcommunities; the abuging up and exposing sive and often criminal secrets is not somepractices of city landthing she appreciates, lords; the unwillingness especially when they of police and district athit close to home. Retorneys to reopen closed bekah is almost ready cases; the decline of to give up on forging U.S. newspapers; and a relationship with the the shoddy journalism mother she only rethat arises from the tencently came to know. sion between getting Family rupture is the facts straight and also part of the story being first to break the of Saul Katz, an exJulia Dahl (credit Chasi Annexy) story. police oﬃcer in the And that’s not all. Convic2014 portion of the story and, as fate tion probes the texture and dynamics of would have it, part of the team that first parent-child relationships in a remarkinvestigated the deadly assault on the ably rich way. It’s not all good news. Davis family back in 1992. He is estranged from his wife and son for reasons the narrative makes clear. Saul is also Aviva’s boyfriend, as well as Rebekah’s friend. Importantly, he is Rebekah’s pipeline to the Hasidic community, to which he once belonged. Family dysfunction is also an element in the story of Joe, a California Jewish boy whose identity undergoes dangerous changes on the road to a

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psychotic, criminal adulthood in Crown Heights. This is a novelwho of extreme tensionvate – tension that ripplesative through almost allende the characters, espe-the c cially Rebekah, in her “ quest to become a respected professional, to make a life for herself in New York, to be a positive force in this troubled community, to face the dangers of urban life, to love and be loved. Dahl’s handling of dialogue is sharper than ever. She pins down speech patterns so that the presence and personality of her characters is Rab profoundly realized. Her treatmentHav of Joe is a stunning case in point, butbe a there are many others. I You can tell by now, dear reader,Shir that Rebekah is key to inmate De-their Shawn’s future. However, to reveal3,60 too much about the steps along theditio way would defang the impact of thisCoh gripping, multidimensional novel. Re-men bekah’s persistence and growing masO tery of investigatory skill runs parallelgrea to Julia Dahl’s growing ambition andcats mastery of her craft. their This review originally appeared in thelitter Washington Independent Review ofTora Books and is reprinted with permis-learn sion. I Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritusof C of English from the United States Na-write val Academy. He reviews regularly forstitio Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World,cat Southern Literary Review, and otherluck publications. Please visit Phil’s web-since site at www.philjason.wordpress.com. belie

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Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old

Meow-zel Tov: The Jewish cat connection By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

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he’s my reason to get up early every morning,” says Elaine B., assisted living resident whose morning habit could be motivated by her dedication to an aging relative or friend – certainly worthwhile endeavors – but for Elaine that’s not the case. “Sugar needs me,” says Elaine, referring to her long hair, fluffy white cat. Elaine, the Jewish cat lover, is not alone. In fact, there seems to be a strong connection between cats and Jewish tradition, Rabbi Barbara Aiello and who knew? Having a chatul (Hebrew for cat) could be an innately Jewish thing to do. In her article about Jews and cats, Shira Cohen-Regev tells us that since their domestication in ancient Egypt 3,600 years ago, cats and Jewish tradition have shared a common bond. Cohen-Regev informs us that cats are mentioned fondly in the Talmud. Our rabbinic sages, including the great commentator, Rashi, note that cats are an example of modesty, given their grooming rituals and use of the litter box. The Talmud states, “If the Torah wasn’t given, we would have learned modesty from the cat.” In his blog on the “Jewish View of Cats,” author Yonassan Gershom writes that many cultures have superstitions about cats, such as, “If a black cat crosses your path, it brings bad luck.” Not so for us Jews, especially since our religion specifically bans a belief in omens (Leviticus 19:26). In-

stead, Gershom recalls what Jewish comedian Groucho Marx once said: “If a black cat crosses your path, it means the animal is going somewhere.” Gershom continues that during the Middle Ages, when some Christians believed that cats were related to witchcraft, Jews saw cats differently. Possibly because cats were part of the culture of ancient Egypt and thus were familiar to Jews, this feline prejudice didn’t exist. However, for many European Christians it was a different story. Gershom writes, “So, in contrast to medieval Christians who were killing cats as demons, Jews kept them around to hunt rodents and protect the holy books from mice. In fact, it was common to have a shul katze (synagogue cat) to protect the congregation’s library.” When the Black Plague devastated Europe, sadly it was the Christian communities who suffered most. Why? Those “Jewish” cats that solved the mice problem also controlled the proliferation of the rat population, and thus European Jews were not as hard hit by the Plague. So, nu, what is it about cats that lends itself to Jewish tradition? In an ancient Jewish text, Perek Shirah (The Song of the Universe), we find one answer. In these writings we are told that everything in creation sings a song to God. In fact, it is the cat who sings, “I pursued my foes and overtook them, and did not return until they were destroyed.” (Psalm 18:38.) This,

Gershom says is “a pretty good description of a stalking cat!” Back to Elaine, who, when she emphasizes that Sugar plays an important part in her life, is right in line with current research on the relationship between pets and overall health. As more and more elderly people live alone, having a pet can make an important difference in the daily life of an aging person. For Elaine, Sugar gives her a reason to rise early since she must start her day by tending to her pet. When Elaine says, “Sugar needs me,” she echoes what gerontologists have determined as crucial to healthy aging – that is, having something to care for breaks isolation and increases an elderly person’s interest in life. Judith Siegel, Professor of Public Health at UC Los Angeles, tells us that elderly people who own pets also visit the doctor less frequently than those who are without animal companions.

The thinking here is that, possibly, animals mitigate loneliness. In a U.S. News and World Report article, “In the Presence of Animals” (1992), Sarah Burke found that in a review of 25 studies on the effects of pets on elderly people in nursing homes, “Residents exposed to pets consistently smiled more and became measurably more alert than those who did not encounter animals.” Other prominent researchers concur that “animal companionship can dramatically improve the quality of life and may even have a positive impact on longevity.” But it is Elaine B., elderly herself, who sums up in plain language what all the studies seem to have determined. “I’m almost 90 and my Sugar will be 17 in September. What can I tell you? I do for her and she does for me! – a sentiment that deserves a hearty Meowzel Tov to Sugar and Elaine and their Jewish cat connection! 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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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist

Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. The Tribe at the Emmys The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. Stephen Colbert will host. The Creative Arts Emmys are awarded on Saturday, September 16 (FXX cable, 8:00 p.m.). The Creative Emmy categories include guest actor on a series, documentaries, reality and animated shows, and all the technical awards. I’ll mention a few Jewish “Creative” nominees at the end of this column. Here are the confirmed Jewish Primetime Emmy nominees. Acting Categories: Lead actor, comedy series: JEFFREY TAMBOR, 73, Transparent; Lead actress, comedy series: PAMELA ADLON, 51, “Better Things, and TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, 44, Black-ish (Ross’s father is Jewish; her mother is famous AfricanAmerican singer Diana Ross); Note: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a nominee in this category, had one Jewish grandparent (paternal grandpa) and she’s said repeatedly “I’m not Jewish”; Lead actor, drama series: LIEV SCHREIBER, 49, Ray Donovan; Lead actress, drama series: EVAN RACHEL WOOD, 29, West World; Supporting actor, drama: MANDY PATINKIN, 64, Homeland; Supporting actress, comedy series: VANESSA BAYER, 35, Saturday Night Live, and JUDITH LIGHT, 68, Transparent; Supporting actress, limited series/movie: JACKIE HOFFMAN, 56, Feud: Bette and Joan. Directing and writing awards cite one episode. First, the directors: Comedy series: DAVID MANDEL, 47, Veep. Mandel has written for many series, including Seinfeld. He wrote 10 Seinfeld episodes, including the famous “Bizarro Jerry” episode, which he says is his favorite. Director, limited series, or movie or special: GLENN WEISS, 55, the Oscars ceremony; Director, variety series: JEREMY KONNER, 37,

Drunk History (Konner is also the cocreator of this series); Writing, comedy series: DAVID MANDEL, Veep; Writing, drama series: JOE WEISBERG, 56, The Americans. A former CIA officer, Weisberg created The Americans, a series about two KGB agents posing as Americans in the 1980s. Writing, limited series: JAFFE COHEN, 60ish, co-writer, Feud: Bette and Joan, and RICHARD PRICE, 67, co-writer, The Night Of. Five series are nominated for outstanding writing, variety series (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Stephen Colbert). These shows’ entire writing staffs are nominated and I simply can’t “vet” these big staffs. By the way, Seth Meyers is not Jewish, although his paternal grandfather was Jewish. He did marry his wife ALEXI ASHE in a Jewish ceremony in 2013. The Emmys for “best series” in various categories goes to the series’ producers, of whom there are many. My practice is to note which of the “best” series have a Jewish creator or co-creator. Best Comedy Series: STEVEN LEVITAN, 55, co-creator, Modern Family, and JOHN ALTSCHULER/ DAVE KRINSKY, both 54, co-creators, with Mike Judge, of Silicon Valley; Best Drama Series: PETER MORGAN, 54, The Crown (which he wrote), and DAN FOGELMAN, 38, This is Us; Best Limited Series: Jaffee Cohen, co-creator, Feud: Bette and Joan, Richard Price, co-creator, The Night Of, and NOAH PINK, 35ish, co-creator, Genius (Pink is a Canadian Jew from Nova Scotia); Best Variety Sketch Series: BILLY EICHNER, 37, creator and star of Billy on the Street, Jeremy Konner, co-creator, Drunk History, CARRIE BROWNSTEIN, 42,

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in Shine) and an Emmy for playing the late actor PETER SELLERS (whose mother was Jewish). Now for the Creative Emmys corner: HANK AZARIA, 53, guest actor, drama, Ray Donovan; Ben Mendelsohn, a nominee in this category, is the “same story” as Seth Meyers/Julia Louis-Dreyfus; SARAH SILVERMAN, 46, variety special, A Speck of Dust; MINDY STERLING, 64, best known for playing “Frau Farbissina” in the Austin Powers movies, is nominated for best actress in short form shows (one a web series); FISHER STEVENS, 53, is nominated for best direction of a non-fiction program (AKA, a documentary), Bright Lights Starring Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher; he competes in this category with EZRA EDELMAN, 43, O.J.: Made in America.

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all is in the air and the Jewish year 5778 is about to commence. Through the years, the tradition developed to mark the New Year, namely Rosh Hashannah, in conat Ramada Venice Hotel Venezia 425 US 41 Bypass N, Venice templation and self-evaluation. At the center of the High HoliTo join Chabad of Venice for the High Holidays is to enjoy days liturgy is the an inspiring synthesis of delights for body and soul. Services are not only about prayers and rituals, but moreover about individual and nacelebrating one’s Judaism as a dynamic and enriching tional hope to be community experience; an experience harmoniously shared by inscribed in Sefer Jews of any and all backgrounds. Dr. Rachel Dulin Cha-yim, literally “A Book of Life,” for a Shannah ToIn addition to attending the services, meditation and learning, vah, for “a good year.” The question you can opt to take up lodging at the hotel for the night of Yom Kippur at specially discounted rates. arises: Where did this idea originate? The root of picturing a heavenly All Prayer services are free of charge. Donations are appreciated. book or divine tablets, where the gods recorded every person’s actions through For full Schedule, Info and RSVP call 941-493-2770 or www.chabadofvenice.com life and thereby determined one’s destiny, can be traced to the ancient culture of Mesopotamia. For example, the Come in for a term equivalent to the Hebrew Sefer FR 2-HourEE Cha-yim appears in both Neo-Assyrian nap! Since 1972 writings (911-612 B.C.E) and in a Sumerian hymn (second millennium B.C.E). Also, in a prayer to the diMON-FRI 8:30-8:00 • SAT 8:30-6:00 • SUN 11:00-6:00 vine scribe Nabu, King Ashurbanipal • 30-Day Comfort Exchange (688-627 B.C.E) exclaimed, “My life • Removal and Set Up • Free Same Day Delivery is inscribed before thee.” Our biblical • Quality, Value and Service ancestors, who were immersed in the • Discount Prices on Adjustable Beds • Locally Owned & Operated cultural environment of their world, were no doubt familiar with this idea. Authorized Indeed, even though the term SeDealer NEVER KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD! fer Cha-yim is mentioned only once in 941-922-5271 • TOLL FREE 800-265-9124 the biblical text (Ps.69:29), the concept www.sleepking.net of inscription in a heavenly record was 1901 HANSEN ST., SARASOTA • 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF BEE RIDGE OFF 41 - TURN @ TIRE KINGDOM alluded to several times (Ex. 32:32; Is 65:6; Jer17:1; Mal 3:16; Job13:26 et al). We should mention, however, that none of these citations connects Sefer SGS-ProvGuide-12.15.qxp_Layout 1 12/21/15 4:39 PM Chayim or being inscribed in it with the liturgy or ritual of the High Holidays. This is not a biblical idea. The connection of God’s recording

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The Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus: A revival of Yiddish music in our time By Arlene Stolnitz

highlight of the North American Jewish Choral Festival this summer was the Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus, the only chorus in New York City with an all-Yiddish repertoire. According to a recent article in Moment magazine, the JPPC is a “vibrant intergenerational ensemble… with an upbeat Broadway bounce.” Arlene Stolnitz I can remember a few years back when it was thought that Yiddish was a “dying language.” Today we have much evidence that this idea is not true. The JPPC is part of the modern Yiddish renaissance. About forty singers participate in the ensemble. Their members range in age from young professionals in their 20s to senior citizens in their mid-80s, each committed to preserving the Yiddish language and passing it on through the medium of beautiful Yiddish choral music. From oratorios and operettas to labor anthems, folksongs and popular Yiddish folk tunes, the group commissions new Yiddish works by contemporary composers. The chorale’s conductor, Binyumen Schaechter, is its enthusiastic director whose vision is the inspiration and success of this remarkable group. Audiences have been asked randomly why they have chosen to attend these performances. Many answer that they remember beloved family members, such as grandparents who spoke Yiddish. They long to hear the language of their relatives in musical form. Songs such as “Oyfn Pripichok,” “Rabbi Elimelech,” “Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen” and “Tumbalalaika” are reminiscent of life in Eastern Europe, and for some, stir long-forgotten memories. Schaechter always provides printed programs for each concert with transliterated words and meanings. Sing-a-longs add another dimension of pleasure for listeners. Programs often include what is called “The Yiddish Top Chai – The 18 Top Yiddish Songs People Love To Hear.” JPPC has had a long history. Founded in 1923 on New York’s Lower East Side, the group was originally called “Freiheit Gezang Farein.” Part of the burgeoning labor movement, it was the first Jewish chorus to be accompanied by an orchestra. Today it is a nonsectarian music organization, open to people of all faiths. It is the longest continuously running Jewish chorale group in the world. Binyumen, its current conductor, is the son of the prominent Yiddish linguist Mordkhe Schaechter, which accounts for his intense interest in the preservation of the Yiddish language. He and his three sisters speak only Yiddish with their children. He has been conductor of the chorus since 1995. Before that, he was an award-winning composer and performer in many offBroadway productions and cabaret settings. His numerous accomplishments include composer, musician, pianist, performer as well as conductor. Performing throughout the world on five continents, his songs have been recorded by artists such as Tova Feldshuh. In his present position, he is able to combine his musical talent with his passion for the Yiddish language. In Schaechter’s words, “I try to bring Yiddish songs to the next generation.” With his two outstandingly talented daughters, Temma and Reyna,

known as Di Shekhter-Tekhter (the Schaechter Sisters), they have toured the world singing Yiddish songs and bringing our musical heritage to life. There are others working on the preservation of the Yiddish language and the memory of its culture in Europe through the medium of music. One of the foremost is Yale Strom, who, with his wife Elizabeth Schwartz, has created an entertaining program called Mayses un Musik (Stories and Music), a musical journey through the Jewish culture of Eastern Europe. Their book, A Wandering Feast, tells the story of their travels through Eastern Eu-

rope and includes Yiddish songs and recipes, as well as a detailed YiddishEnglish glossary. Several years ago, they appeared in a program at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key. Other groups such as The Yiddish Book Center have produced programs such as Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music. The popular Klezmatics continually play to sold-out audiences. Locally, we have a Yiddish expert in our midst in Sarasota County. David Berman, Emeritus Professor of Music from Ithaca College, is a renowned authority on Yiddish music. His exten-

sive library fills an entire wall of his study. I encourage you to check out the music of the Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus on YouTube. I guarantee you will enjoy it! 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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Educators should provide opportunities for students to resolve conflicts, discuss problems, work in diverse teams, and think critically. In the end, interactive and engaging teaching strategies may ensure that this difficult topic is not avoided by students, but rather becomes an issue in which some of them may even develop a deeper and long-lasting interest. – Yad Vashem, Anti-Semitism guidelines The Robert and Esther Heller Community Relations Committee takes a firm stand against anti-Semitism in all its forms. We will use community resources and influence to combat what we believe is a rise in antiSemitism and anti-Zionist sentiments, which often result in aggressive acts and rhetoric against Jews. Through education, advocacy, and building relationships with the greater community of which we are a part, together we can combat hatred, bigotry, and harassment of Jews and other minorities.

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Israel, India expand commercial ties during Modi visit Seven Memorandum of Understanding deals signed including $40 million India-Israel Industrial Research and Development and Technical Innovation Fund. By Viva Sarah Press, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, July 6, 2017

ndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel this week has produced new economic deals and partnerships between Israeli and Indian companies, including seven Memorandum of Understanding agreements to increase cooperation in technological research and development, space, water conservation and agriculture. “India and Israel are walking hand in hand into the future as partners. India is a growing economic powerhouse with a large market and talent pool. Israel is a world leader in high technology and innovation,” Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote in a joint editorial this week. “The combination of India’s and Israel’s human resources and ingenuity will provide more effective and

MoUs on cooperation in GEO-LEO optical link and electric propulsion for small satellites. Greater collaboration in startup arena Modi met with the CEOs of Israeli and Indian companies in the context of the launch of an Israeli-Indian CEO forum to be chaired by Manufacturers Association President Shraga Brosh. Modi and Netanyahu asked the forum to come up with early recommendations to help boost bilateral cooperation in innovation and entrepreneurship and called for greater collaboration in the field of startups. On July 5, Zebra Medical Vision and Telerad Tech, the technology arm of Teleradiology Solutions, India’s largest teleradiology company, announced a partnership to bring Zebra’s

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more affordable solutions for us in diverse fields that are priorities for both our governments: agriculture, water, health, environment, education and security.” Modi’s July 4-6 visit marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment d of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It was the first-ever visit B.B. by an Indian prime minister to Israel. One of the highlights was the signing of an MoU for setting up a $40 milOf lion India-Israel Industrial Research and Development (R&D) and Technical Innovation Fund. Each country y in will contribute $20 million to enable joint Indian and Israeli R&D projects ying that could lead to the development of innovative technologies and products that have potential for commercial application. “We are of one view that together our scientists and researchers would develop, build and implement mutught ally beneficial solutions in the field,” said Modi. “We regard thriving twoway trade and investment flows as the bedrock of a strong partnership.” The two countries signed two ay” agreements to increase cooperation on water conservation and state water utility reform in India. An MoU was signed between Uttar Pradesh Jal e Nigam and the Israeli Ministry of National Infrastructure, Energy and Water ble Resources. “We agreed that eﬃciency of water and resource use; water conservation and its purification; productivity ”) increases in agriculture are key areas in deepening our bilateral cooperation,” Modi said. Modi and Netanyahu attended a demonstration of a GalMobile desalination unit capable of supplying drinking water for 22,000 people per day. They were briefed by the G.A.L. managing director and tasted water that had been desalinated on the spot. In the agriculture sector, Israel and India agreed to create the India-Israel Development Cooperation – a three, year work program from 2018 to 2020. The Israel Space Agency and Indian Space Research Organization agreed to cooperate in atomic clocks ”) and continue academic cooperation. The two space agencies also signed

“We are keen to bring to the table our in-house expertise as well as technical know-how from TTM Technologies – with whom we have a long-term relationship and represent in Israel as well as in India since 2006 – to the current and future design of new generation systems in different segments of activities,” said Zeev Harel, CEO of Shachaf Engineering in Tel Aviv. According to the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel in 1992, trade between the countries has grown from $200 million in 1992 to $4.13 billion in 2016. “The Indian economy is becoming a prime destination for Israeli exports, with its 1.3 billion consumers, led by 300 million citizens in the middle and upper-middle class, with purchasing power equal to the middle class of Western economies,” said Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry’s Eli Cohen. “The Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry – through its Foreign Trade Administration and array of three trade missions in India – helps Israeli exporters open up the Indian market, which undoubtedly holds tremendous economic and trade potential.” Many Israeli companies have established oﬃces and production facilities in India, among them Teva,

cloud-based deep learning analytics engine to more than 20 countries and 150 hospitals and healthcare organizations. “Zebra’s ability to produce and deploy AI for radiology is the exact type of added value we hope to bring to help fulfill our vision of impacting patient diagnosis and medical care in India, Asia and Africa,” said Dr. Arjun Kalyanpur, founder and CEO of Teleradiology Solutions and Telerad Tech. Shachaf Engineering and Mahindra Telephonics signed an MoU to collaborate on the design, development and manufacture of strategic electronics.

Netafim, CheckPoint, Amdocs, Magic Software, Ness Technologies, Mobileye and HP Indigo as well as Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit, Verint and others. A report issued by Accenture and NASSCOM, “Collaborative Innovation: The vehicle driving Indo-Israel prosperity,” estimates that by 2025, up to $25 billion of revenue potential can be unleashed for businesses in the two countries through cumulative cross-border investment into Indian and Israeli startups. Viva Sarah Press reports on the creativity, innovation and ingenuity taking place in Israel. Her work has been published by international media outlets including Israel Television, CNN, Reuters, Time Out and The Jerusalem Post.

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Israel launched a new project dubbed “Operation Good Neighbor” in June 2016 to increase civilian aid for Syrians. Brig.-Gen. Yaniv Ashur said, “We have learned from the Americans who lost the Iraqi population. We realized that we could do more for the population near our border than what we were doing at the time.” The IDF is working with international organizations and donors to transfer aid to over 200,000 Syrians living close to the Israeli border. In the past year alone, the IDF has given to Syrian civilians over 360 tons of food and flour, 456,000 liters of gas, 100 tons of clothes (55 tons of warm clothes), 12 tons of shoes, as well as generators and mobile caravans to use as clinics or classrooms. Additional aid included 12,000 packages of baby formula, 1,800 packages of diapers, and 600 meters of piping to re-establish ruined water infrastructure, giving 5,000 people running water. This is in addition to the over 3,000 wounded and sick Syrians who have been treated in Israel since 2013. “Once a week a busload of sick children comes into Israel,” Ashur said. (Anna Ahronheim, Jerusalem Post)

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ISRAEL LAUNCHES FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SATELLITE

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Briefs...continued from previous page natural disasters, and other phenomena linked to climate change. The camera on the satellite can take photographs on wavelengths not discernible to the human eye, and the winghigh resolution makes possible “preciandsion agriculture” for water, fertilizer ce inand pesticide needs. The satellite was launched together s be-with a military observation satellite for es. the Italian military, both built by Israel d fi-Aerospace Industries. (Melanie Lidfirstman, Times of Israel)

sherNEW AIR ROUTE FROM ts inCHINA WILL BOOST larly TOURISM TO ISRAEL now China’s Hainan Airlines has submitfairs ted a request to Israel’s Civil Aviation ores Authority to operate a route between Guangzhou in southern China and gists Ben-Gurion Airport, the Transportark to tion Ministry announced recently. hich Hainan Airlines, China’s largest prilowvately-owned air carrier, already opercient ates 4-5 direct weekly flights between ween Beijing and Tel Aviv, in addition to the unEl Al flights between those destinations. Starting in September, Hainan s are Airlines will also operate three weekly ities flights between Shanghai and Tel Aviv. ry is Transportation Minister Israel mmiKatz said increasing the locations conantinected by direct flights is expected to treet help realize the enormous potential of inbound tourism from China. “We are talking about hundreds of thousands of Chinese who admire the history of the Jewish people,” said Katz. In the first half of 2017, the numentalber of tourists from China increased orn-by 75% over the same period in 2016, ana,with 61,000 visits. (Tamara Zieve, Jepacerusalem Post)

eso-LOW-COST AIRLINES es toBOOST TOURISM TO EILAT tion,Since the start of 2017, the number of pageinternational passengers from Europe arriving at Ovda airport near Eilat has risen by 33%. Most of the flights are operated by Irish carrier Ryanair, Ural Airlines, Russia Airlines, Hungary’s Wizz Air, KLM - Air France’s Transavia, Finland’s Finnair and the UK’s Monarch. The coming winter season is expected to see 88 flights per week, with the addition of Scandinavian carrier SAS, Ukraine Air and Russia’s Rossiya FV. (Michal Raz-Chaimovich, Globes)

could easily rewrite the history of Sicily, making it an Arab region. In a Middle East upset by major civil wars in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, where 200-300 people die per day, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a trivial conflict. (Edward Luttwak, senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, interviewed by Vanessa Tomassini, Jerusalem Post)

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ast month the Pew Research Center released a report that stunned me. In interviews with American Jews, it observed an inverse correlation between education and professed belief. The more years of education American Jews attained, the less likely they were to believe in God. This overall finding did not really surprise me. Orthodox Jews skewed the results as they were more likely to have less formal education and a greater likelihood to profess a belief in God. Yet, even when they looked only at non-Orthodox Jews, the correlation persisted. And then they reported the actual rate of belief, and here is where I was stunned. Only 24 percent of nonOrthodox Jews with a college degree said they believed in God. This is the majority of people I serve – modern, American Jews with a college degree – and only one quarter of them believe in God. That is lower than I expected. I have long observed that many Jews do not believe in God,

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in as guests and make a donation. But, clearly, we felt we needed to do more. Whenever I visit, I turn down the invitation to give a D’var Torah. I do so reluctantly because it would give me a great amount of pleasure. However, I feel an even greater sense of Shabbat joy just by being a member of the congregation. I wish more Jews felt that way. On Shabbat we pause and celebrate the creation of the universe as we repeat prayers that we Jews have been praying for generations. We connect with our fellow Jews who are in the building with us. We reconnect with previous generations. We reconnect with the Creator of the universe. Nothing out of the ordinary happened that Shabbat morning with the one exception that I had a chance to visit for a few minutes with someone I hadn’t seen since 1995. There wasn’t a guest speaker. The music was what I would expect. The Kiddush was good but not remarkable. However, in saying all of this I am leaving out the most important point. We celebrated Shabbat by attending a service at a synagogue that needs every member and every attendee it can get. I hope this modest act of ours can be part of our contribution toward keeping the Jewish heritage alive in Western Pennsylvania. I hope all of us, while we are on vacation, while we travel, and even when we are at home, can continue to support our congregations, and the more congregations we support, the more praiseworthy it is.

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hen I was growing up on the West Side of Manhattan, I recall elderly men from Jerusalem ringing our doorbell a couple of times per year. They were pious, and they were raising money for their institutions in Israel. My mother and I lived alone, and, as a working woman, she had very limited disposable income, but she never let them leave empty-handed. When I asked her why she would give money to people who, it was obvious, lived a very different lifestyle than ours, and why she never asked probing questions about the organizations they represented, she would simply say, in effect: “They’re Jews. We’re Jews. We need to support one another. Hitler made no distinction among Jews. We all were targeted for annihilation, irrespective of our beliefs, clothing, dietary habits, whatever. Why should I make a distinction?” My mother survived the Holocaust.

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not authorized to perform marriages. In many cases, Israelis fly to Cyprus, since their own country does not recognize either civil marriage or, to repeat, non-Orthodox matrimony, but our kids wanted the event to take place in Israel, not a foreign country, even if it wasn’t regarded as “oﬃcial.” Meanwhile, we now witness contentious issues surrounding nonOrthodox prayer at the Kotel (Western Wall), conversions to Judaism, and “blacklists” of rabbis, including some Modern Orthodox clergy, all triggered by an increasingly insular and intolerant Chief Rabbinate in Israel that, in the name of its own narrow religious views, would divide the Jewish people and drive a wedge between Israel and the Diaspora. And we see too many Israeli politicians running for cover, fearful of alienating this group of voters and their political parties, even as the consequences of these actions damage Israel’s good name and the fabric of world Jewry. To be clear, in Israel’s history, those politicians have come from both the left and the right – saying one thing to Diaspora audiences and then doing another thing entirely when push comes to shove at home. Yet I know two things that give me hope. First, before it’s too late, some Israeli leaders will finally take the bull by the horns and show leadership and courage in aﬃrming, in deed as much as in word, that Israel is truly the state of all Jews, not just of a self-selected segment. And in doing so, it won’t be as a favor to the Diaspora, but, far more, as a favor to Israel itself. And second, mothers are right, in this case my own. We are one people. We may not always agree with each other. We may argue and debate until late in the night. But heaven forbid that we should allow our internal differences to undermine our shared past and future. Alas, we have enough external enemies trying to do that for us!

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the seeds for future engagement. In the midst of this work, I had my first shock after my girlfriend and I decided to get married, and wanted to do so in Vienna. We excitedly scheduled an appointment with the Orthodox rabbi (the only one in the city at the time), only to be dismayed by his frigid reception. He was suspicious, skeptical and stern. Nothing we said about our families, our stories and our passion could budge him. He wanted documented, notarized proof galore that we were Jews before he’d even continue the conversation. Here we were, two young Jews working with the wave of Soviet Jews in Vienna, barely three decades after the Holocaust and surrounded by special police units on guard for Arab terrorist attacks, and we were met not with open arms, but with a cold shoulder. I called my mother in New York and told her of our experience, asking if she could help us get married in New York, which we did. And as if in response to our disappointment in Vienna, we were proudly married, under a chuppah, by the first female rabbi ordained in the United States, Sally Priesand. Again, we were Jews. No one else was going to tell us who we were – or were not – and, whatever our dismay with the Vienna incident, we moved ahead. Then, to fast forward a few decades, our eldest son fell in love with a wonderful Israeli woman. They decided to get married. At the time, they were living in Washington, so they went to the municipal building and got a marriage certificate. Legally, they were wed, and that marriage was recognized both in the U.S. and Israel. But they also wanted a Jewish ceremony in Israel, so they arranged for that, asking a liberal rabbi to preside. The rabbi happens to be married to one of Israel’s top diplomats. The wedding took place in Jaffa, under the chuppah, and couldn’t have been lovelier – other than the fact that it was not recognized by Israel. Such personal status issues are overseen by the Chief Rabbinate, and our rabbi was

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The Western Wall and world Jewry By Rabbi Howard A. Simon

n June 25, the Israeli cabinet Torah Judaism and Shas, whose leaders ages. made a decision that has had threatened to topple the government prus, a profound effect on world unless the question of worship at the cogWestern Wall and the policy regarding Jewry, especially Jews of the United peat, conversion to Judaism were scrapped. kidsStates. On that date, the cabinet canNatan Sharansky, rael,celed its 2016 decision to establish a third plaza at the the head of The Jewasn’t Western Wall for egalitarian ish Agency for Israel, reacted to this decision nessprayer services. In response in the following mannon-to protests from Jews residner: “In the end, all ing both in and outside Israel, Westthe promises to all the andPrime Minister Benjamin strains of Judaism were omeNetanyahu said the deal reall erased in one day by garding the Wall was frozen, ered the political consideroler-not canceled. This has little ation of the moment.” t, inmeaning for those desirous Rabbi Howard A. Simon of their place of worship, beThe question reious mains of what will be the response cause the plan has already been frozen ople of world Jewry to this turn of events. andfor 18 months. What Israel and the diaspora have There are those who say Reform and experienced – and it is not the fi rst Conservative Judaism should sever polities with Israel until a more egalitarian l oftime nor will it be the last – is the response is forthcoming from the govandPrime Minister caving into the Haredim, the ultra-Orthodox parties, United ernment. That is a knee-jerk reaction conmage c of

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Creative activities to help children learn the valuable lessons of the High Holidays philosophical answer? Sure, the High Holidays mark the beginning of the Jewish New Year and are a time of introspection, but for many children, the themes behind Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur simply soar over their heads. Some grow bored during long prayer services and many feel that these holidays of atonement are just for adults. But children are never too young to learn the valuable lessons of forgiveness and transformation. The best way to inspire children to love a holiday is through tangible experiences that will connect all of their senses to the traditions. Parents can show children that the High Holidays are not only important, but fun. Here are some creative activities that parents and grandparents can implement to help bring home to children the valuable lessons of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1. Make a list of resolutions for the Jewish New Year. Encourage your children to write their list on a decorative poster and hang it up. That

Education Corner By Chaya Rivka Schmerling

ou know how sometimes, when you’re talking to kids about a concept that seems super relevant to you, and they start talking about something else, since they have no feeling or connection to what you are saying? That just happened to me the other day. My seven-year-old daughter asked me a question about how could Adam sin and eat from the tree of knowledge, if there was no evil yet in the world. I started to think to myself, “Wow, where did she pick up that one from,” and proceeded to try and answer. When I was done, she asked me, “What’s for dinner tonight?” How’s that for my thought-out, soul searching, deep

way, they can check it throughout the year to see how they are keeping up. Write all the bad habits you and your children hope to lose in the coming year on scraps of paper. Then cast them out like you are throwing away your sins during the tashlich service. Create Rosh Hashanah cards for relatives and friends. Include the words L’Shanah Tovah – to wish them a “good year” – and allow your children to deliver them or put them in the mailbox. Visit an orchard where your children can pick apples that they will dip in honey at the Rosh Hashanah festive meal. Take your children to a fruit market where they can pick out “first fruits.” On the second night of Rosh Hashanah, it’s customary to recite a blessing on a fruit you haven’t eaten that season. Many people eat pomegranates, which is symbolic because they contain numerous seeds, reminding people of the numerous good deeds they should perform. Encourage your children to help you bake challahs for the festive meal. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur eve, the breads we eat are traditionally round to remind us that the year, like the Jewish life cycle, goes round and round. Help your children create an Apple and Honey Dish to be used at the festival meal, or tzedakah boxes, so you can explain how charity is a mitzvah we must focus on during this time of year. Ask your children if there were things during the past year they

wish they had done differently. Create a list of all the things they would like to do better in the coming year. Have them think of the people to whom they would want to show kindness, such as a parent, grandparent or teacher. 9. Write letters to yourselves that talk about your hopes for the coming year. List all the ways in which you hope to improve yourself and discuss your vision for who you hope to become. Seal the letter in an envelope until next year. 10. Have a birthday party for the world. Frost a round cake with blue for the oceans and green for the land. Let the children decorate it with animal crackers, flower sprinkles and fish-shaped candy. Instead of bringing gifts, let everyone think of a present to give to the world that will make it a better place. Taking the time to build up excitement for the holiday allows children to get pumped up so they can’t wait for it to arrive. The key word is “involvement.” If the children feel that they are not on the outside looking in, and that it really isn’t just an adult holiday, then it won’t lose all meaning for them. I can’t wait to hear which questions my kids come up with this time! Chaya Rivka Schmerling is a program director at Chabad of Venice & North Port. She runs the Hebrew School, Camp Gan Israel and Teen Club. She can be reached at charivka@gmail. com.

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Temple Emanu-El Religious School prepares for wonderful year

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s fall begins, Temple Emanu-El Religious School’s (TEERS) faculty, parents and students are anticipating another wonderful year of learning and living Jewishly – with some exciting additions and enhancements! “In 5778, we are committed to bringing TEERS to new levels of excellence,” stated Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg. “We have assembled a team of highly-credentialed educators to bring innovative approaches to Jewish learning. We will strive to engage our students and families with learning that is deeply rooted in meaning and relevance, and enrich their lives with the joy of community and the wisdom of Judaism.” TEERS will continue to engage in the hands-on, experiential learning for which it is famous, including the signature chuggim program featuring Jewish cooking, crafts and film, Israeli dance, and conversational Hebrew. There will also be a range of educational, social,

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spiritual and community service opties for teachers and madrichim (teen portunities for TEERS families. classroom assistants); and a seventhTEERS is also proud to welcome grade curriculum based on community back popular and beloved faculty, inpartnerships and communal projects cluding Rabbi Michael Shefrin – who encompassing Jewish values. will continue to teach sixth grade – and For more information about Rabbi Brenner Glickman – who serves TEERS, which serves children in as the lead instructor in Confirmation. grades kindergarten through 10, please Some new elements bring even call 941.378.5567. more promise to the year ahead! Joining the TEERS staff are two new highly-credentialed instructors – one holds a Masters in Special Education, and another a Masters in Arts Education. Also new is a highly-regarded Hebrew curriculum, “Hebrew in Harmony,” that combines expert instruction with music and multimedia; deeper professional deDanielle Pullam and sons Jake and Duke enjoy their time velopment opportuniat Temple Emanu-El Religious School

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Temple Sinai begins a year of learning and volunteering

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ith the school year underway, I’m very happy to be in beautiful Sarasota working with a wonderful congregation,” said Steve Weintraub, Temple Sinai’s new Director of Youth and Adult Education. “The people here have been warm and welcoming, and the teachers, students and families at Temple Sinai make me confident that this will be a great year.” The school year kicked off with a social at Menchie’s in Lakewood Ranch where people got the opportunity to meet the teachers and eat free frozen yogurt while they helped those

in need by donating school supplies. That was followed by an opening day of water and craft fun at the synagogue, where children and adults got to play and make social connections as the school year began. In September, the students in grades K-10 will have classes with our great staff to learn more about their Jewish heritage, as well as learn Hebrew for comfort and proficiency when participating in services. We will also have a Family Fun day for grades K-2, when parents and children come together for a morning of learning and getting to know one another.

The synagogue and school always welcome new members and new students. For more information about the program or to come and see what school

at Temple Sinai is like, please contact Steve Weintraub at 941.922.9322 or sweintraub@SinaiSRQ.org.

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nother year of BBYO in Sarasota is ahead of us. The teens spent their summer scattered around, traveling with and without family, taking classes at Brandeis University, a few in Israel and some away at camp. The teen leaders in Sarasota BBYO are ready to get back in the swing of things! Starting in September we welcome all Jewish teens in grades 8-12 to our chapter meetings at Hershorin Schiff Community Day School

on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Achim AZA and Anachnu Tamid BBG will be hosting teen-led programming and enjoying each other’s company away from school and homework. Throughout the year you can expect evening bowling events, minigolf, holiday celebrations and other fun activities. For more information, please contact Skylar Haas at shaas@bbyo.org.

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Community Day School building bridges to Israel This program is Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

dents from Sarasota’s Sister City of he Hershorin Schiff Communintact Tel Mond, preceded by months of inty Day School is continuing to 2 or teraction through Google Classroom. develop and nurture numerous This coming spring, Community Day connections between its students and middle schoolers will return the favor peers and institutions in Israel. Through and travel to Tel Mond. travel and technology, students, their The school’s seventh and eighth families and the community at large graders will participate this year in are benefiting from the educational and the World ORT Kadima Mada Global cultural opportunities afforded through Collaborative Problem-Solving prothe international interaction. gram, through which they will work Thanks to grants from The Jewasynchronously with students from Isish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, rael to solve a real-world sustainability Community Day enjoyed last year and problem. Plans are also coming togethis benefiting again this year from the er for a unit on Israeli dance, taught by presence of a Young Shaliach from the Dynasty Dance Club. Jewish Agency for Israel. Oded Israely “As a Jewish day school, we want served in the role last year; this year, our students of all faiths to understand Maor Ben-Arie will offer a contempoand appreciate the rich history and rary Israeli perspective on numerous beautiful culture of Israel,” said head subject areas, in addition to performing verysignificant community outreach. (See of school Dan Ceaser. “We are honored to be able to provide these extraordithe story on page 5A.) amid nary international learning and cultural This past spring, thanks to anothpro-er grant from The Jewish Federation, opportunities.” her’sCommunity Day hosted 15 Israeli stuomecan “FOCUS ON YOUTH” PHOTO OF THE MONTH minir fun

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Students from Community Day School and visiting teens from Tel Mond, Israel, enjoy an activity guided by The Players Centre for Performing Arts during the Israelis’ visit in the spring of 2017

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Experience an unforgettable, life-changing trip with other 11th & 12th grade students from around the world! • Spend a week in Poland • March from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah with thousands of fellow Jews

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• Spend a week in Israel during Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut

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Got Questions? Contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org

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.

• See the incredible sites and sounds of our homeland!

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Rabbi Michael Werbow visits Camp Ramah Darom

his summer, sixteen youths from Temple Beth Sholom and Sarasota attended Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, Georgia, two hours north of Atlanta. The campers participated in full days of activities including arts, swimming and dance. The days began with morning teﬁllot (prayers)

and included activities that introduced the campers to Hebrew through projects like balloon animals and cooking. Campers also attended sessions where they learned Judaic topics including social justice and faith. The highlight of the week was, of course, Shabbat. On Friday night,

the entire camp gathered for a ruach (energy)-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by Shabbat dinner and singing. After a restful Shabbat day, the camp again gathered together on Saturday night for a camp-wide Havdalah and Israeli dancing, Zumba style. One particular Shabbat was enhanced by an oneg for all of the Sarasota community campers and staff sponsored by Rabbi Michael Werbow and Temple Beth Sholom during the two weeks Rabbi Werbow and his family spent at the camp. What our Sarasota kids bring back from Camp Ramah Darom is a love of Judaism, a connection to Israel, and many good friends. Departure day was filled with tears and excitement, anticipating their return next summer.

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Spencer Cohen and Jacob Schwartz on the lake

Chabad of Sarasota expands its CTeen chapter

habad of Sarasota is glad to announce the broadening of its CTeen chapter, offering a calendar full of exciting events to teens in grades 7-12. CTeen stands for Chabad Teen, and to date, there are over 200 CTeen chapters in 20 countries. As teenagers deal with a diverse number of diﬃcult moments ranging from peer pressure to competitiveness in school, CTeen provides them the ability to deepen their commitment to the Jewish community, Jewish friends and to Jewish continuity. The lineup of

Jordyn Saltzberg and Graycen Schwartz are ready for Shabbat

activities is awesome and includes a social framework that is fun and exciting. Assisting Sara Steinmetz with organizing this year’s CTeen program is her dynamic daughter, Ella, who is promising all teens a phenomenal CTeen experience. Signing up for the year costs $125, which covers the cost of most events. For more information, check out the Facebook page CTeen at Chabad of Sarasota. To receive a CTeen enrollment package and a full calendar, email CteenSarasota@gmail.com.

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Jewish Happenings FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 “What’s the Rush? Rosh HaShonah!” Learn how to share this special time of year with your family – both old and young – and how to reap the happiness that is divinely intended for us during this holy season. We will explore and revel in Rosh HaShonah through ﬁlms and discussions. It will refresh your soul to begin this new year anew by learning the richness of the traditions of the Jewish New Year and how they help to transform our souls. 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.

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

Special Erev Shabbat Labor Day Service Join Rabbi Michael Sternﬁeld and the Temple Beth El Bradenton/ Lakewood Ranch congregation as we celebrate Shabbat with a special focus on the meaning of Labor Day. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. For more information, please call the temple oﬃce at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and noon.

High Holiday services and events will take place on the following dates: Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 20 Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 21-22 Yom Kippur Eve: Sept. 29 Yom Kippur: Sept. 30

Please contact the area’s temples for their specific schedules and more information. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Chabad of Venice Educational Center Grand Opening You are invited to the Grand Opening of the Dr. Judith Kestenberg Chabad Educational Center, a center for Jewish education and experience. Celebrate with us as we aﬃx the new mezuzah to the front door, unveil the “Jerusalem” Donor Wall and dedicate our new space! Refreshments will be served. The new Center will oﬀer Jewish educational and social programs for all ages to the greater community. No membership required. This free event begins at 2:00 p.m. at 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

L ’Shana Tova! From our family to your family, we wish you a happy and healthy new year.

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September 2017

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

Program is sponsored by

JEWISH HAPPENINGS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Mah jongg at Temple Beth Sholom Invite your friends or connect with new ones at Temple Beth Sholom for the weekly mah jongg game day beginning at noon on Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26. The event takes place in the Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. A donation at the door is requested: $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers to cover the cost of snacks. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Felicia Servetz at 941.351.5280 or joelsinﬂa@verizon.net, or Evie Mitchell at 941.554.8529 or evmit@comcast.net.

A non-political introduction to Islam Dr. Helen Fagin will take a look at the culture and beliefs that are a part of Islam. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. To secure your spot at this free event, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@ AvivaSeniorLife.org.

Ice Cream Social in Lakewood Ranch Start a sweet new year with old and new friends from Temple Emanu-El. Everyone is warmly invited to join Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful rabbis – Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Assistant Rabbi Michael Shefrin – and get in the Rosh Hashanah spirit with this festive and friendly evening of conversation, mingling, and delicious cold sweet treats. (Healthy choices will also be available.) The ice cream will be free of charge. The event takes place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at D’Lites Shoppe, 8209 Natures Way, San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 PJ Our Way Design Team meeting Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

All kids, ages 9-11, are invited for pizza and to learn more about the PJ Our Way Design Team. Team members can take a leadership role in the community by helping to design and plan programs to engage local kids. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Desenberg Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, contact Melissa Werbow at 941.552.2770 or mwerbow@communityday.org. RSVP online at jfedsrq.org/events.

Watermelon Wednesday Program Chair: Greg Band

Please Join Us! FREE Special Continuing Education Seminar for

Estate Attorneys, CPAs,Trust Officers, Wealth Advisors and Other Professionals 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.

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

Program is sponsored by

Program Chair: Greg Band

For more information, contact

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

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood invites all women to a relaxed Watermelon Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Schmooze, nosh and learn as Jessi Sheslow, director of community relations for The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, addresses “Fighting Anti-Semitism Today.” For more information, contact Esmé Farber at 941.210.3043 or efber1@ comcast.net.

AJC’s Summer Lunch & Learn AJC (American Jewish Committee) is proud to present keynote speaker Dina Siegel Vann, in the ﬁnal of its three-part 2017 Summer Lunch & Learn Series. Ms. Siegel Vann, AJC’s Director, Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Aﬀairs, will discuss “At a Crossroads: Latin America and the Trump Administration.” Williams Parker is the generous sponsor of the Summer Lunch & Learn Series. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 S. East Avenue, Sarasota. The cost of $28 includes the lecture and luncheon. Advance registration is required. To RSVP or for more information, contact West Coast Florida AJC at 941.365.4955 or sarasota@ajc.org.

Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbis” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Join Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin and friendly, interesting companions for lunch, socializing and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest! All are invited to this popular, stimulating and enjoyable program. Attendees are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch and are also welcome to bring a newspaper article for discussion. Homemade 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.

“Jewish Power Women of New York” Aviva’s Life Enrichment Director, Maria Leonardo, presents a three-part series: A Look at the inﬂuence of the Women’s Movement and legislation aﬀected by three leaders in politics and society – Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The series takes place on Wednesday, September 6 and Tuesdays, September 19 and 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. To secure your spot at this free series, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org.

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. Each month, Rabbi Sternfield prepares a meal themed to the country or culture of origin of the film being shown. Please join us for the Dutch romantic drama, Moos (2016), in which a socially awkward young woman takes her first tentative steps toward independence and fulfilling a lifelong dream. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. The cost is $10 for the meal and film. For more information, and to reserve your spot, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900 Tuesday through Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and noon.

JEWISH HAPPENINGS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Chug Ivri (Advanced Hebrew Circle) Join Cheryl Cohen, instructor for Temple Beth Sholom’s Chug Ivri, for an informal study group of individuals who wish to improve their knowledge of Hebrew, both spoken and reading. It is conducted at an advanced intermediate level and consists of reading Hebrew literature and an Israeli newspaper (for experienced students of Hebrew) and Hebrew conversation. New participants are always welcome. Anyone who has the necessary Hebrew competence and wishes to expand his/her Hebrew knowledge is welcome to join the group. There is no cost. Classes meet on Thursdays, September 7, 14 and 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, call the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121.

September 2017

Seeking a Welcoming Community for the High Holy Days? Services Combining Prayer Torah Introspection Discussion

“Rising to Heaven: High Holy Day Prayers” The High Holy Day observances – encompassing Rosh HaShonah and Yom Kippur – feature some of the most beautiful melodies and heartfelt prayers in the entire Jewish liturgy. In this series, we will examine and discuss familiar and meaningful prayers and supplications. We will also revel in cantors from around the world chanting on video “Avinu Malkeinu” and other well-known musical prayers, as well as beautiful special Sephardic melodies not heard in the Ashkenazic service. Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, September 7, 14 and 28 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost per session: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call 941.313.9239.

Services $100/person Dinner $40/person Pot Luck Break-the-Fast included

Congregation Kol HaNeshama A Synagogue for everyone

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Temple Sinai Tot Shabbat and Dinner

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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CTeen – Jump in the Zone Join Chabad’s growing CTeen group for its ﬁrst get-together of the new year. Meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the Chabad House (Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton), teens will enjoy a trip to Jumpin Fun Sports. They will also enjoy New Year-themed activities such as the Comfort Zone Game and a Caramel Apple Bar. Refreshments will be served. An annual CTeen sponsorship costs $180. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

“Sundae with the Rabbis” Open House Temple Emanu-El wishes the entire community a sweet new year and extends a warm invitation to experience the sweetness of Jewish life at this special outreach event. All are welcome to share yummy ice cream sundaes and meet Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center Director Elaine Sharrock, and temple leadership, members and families. The event begins at 1:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.

STEP & AVIVA

CELEBRATE ISRAEL!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TIME: 3:00-4:30pm PLACE:

Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life 1951 N. Honore Ave. Sarasota, FL Spend the afternoon with Aviva residents and the 2017 Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors as we celebrate Israel’s 70th year and share memories from the past and present. This program will bring the generations together for conversation, photos, refreshments and fun. SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT JFEDSRQ.org/Events. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert: 941.552.9308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org

Information & Online Sign-up: congkh.org or 941-244-2042

Warm Friendly Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner

Engaging - Participatory - Spiritual

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Join Rabbi Michael Churgel, Chazzan Cliff Abramson and Director of The Gan Laura Freedman for a fun Tot Shabbat filled with music, story time and a Torah march followed by a delicious Italian dinner. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor Road only, between Beneva and Swift). Cost: $3 for children; $9 for adults. For more information or to RSVP (by Tuesday, September 5), call The Gan at 941.926.9462.

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. call Bob Satnick at 941.538.3739

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS

September 2017

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

NCJW’s “The Blankee Bee”

NCJW season-opening program

The National Council of Jewish Women has an ongoing project called “The Blankee Bee.” The project has involved members in making no-sew ﬂeece blankets, which have been distributed to various agencies, such as Manatee Community Action Agency, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters), the 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. For more information, contact Joan Bour at 941.281.2133 or joanbour5@yahoo.com.

The National Council of Jewish Women’s season-opening program, headlining Dolly Jacobs, will be a luncheon held at noon at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, 8801 Stoneybrook Blvd., Sarasota. Dolly Jacobs is a world-renowned circus aerialist. She and her husband Pedro Reis founded Circus Sarasota (known today as The Circus Arts Conservatory) in 1997, a nonproﬁt organization that presents professional performances and provides educational training and outreach programs. Join NCJW for this very enlightening program about the Circus and its future. Cost: $25. For more information or to RSVP, please call 941.342.1855.

“The World According to George Burns”

Weinstein Jewish Enrichment Program

“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” This simple statement reﬂects the philosophy of comedian George Burns, who lived and worked to 100 years old and kept the world laughing for nearly a century. His career spanned vaudeville, radio, ﬁlm and television. He lived his world view of “I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” 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.

Chabad of Sarasota’s Jewish Enrichment Program starts the New Year in a sweet way. Children will learn to make their own natural snacks including gourmet honey sticks and honey taffy pops, as well as honey-flavored lip balm. This fun-filled pre-Rosh Hashanah event begins at 4:30 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. It is free to all children ages 5-12 with a reservation by Tuesday, September 5. For more information or to RSVP, call 941.925.0770 or email sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Federation Volunteer Open House

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 SarasotaManatee 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.

Jewish Women’s Circle – Cooking with Chanie Join the Jewish Women’s Circle to make, taste and bring something home! This event features a variety of Rosh Hashanah salads, and begins at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $15. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Join us for a Volunteer Open House as we prepare for a busy and exciting season of opportunities. Join us from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To RSVP or for more information, contact Deborah Staﬀord at 941.343.2115 or dstaﬀord@ jfedsrq.org. To register online, visit jfedsrq.org/events.

Sarasota Holocaust Survivors’ Rosh Hashanah Luncheon Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

All survivors are invited to attend the luncheon, which takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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 (by Thursday, September 7) or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172.

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Chabad Kaplan Preschool’s apple-themed party Chabad of Sarasota’s Kaplan Preschool invites children ages 2-5 and their parents to a pre-Rosh Hashanah apple-themed party. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. You’ll enjoy tasting apples with honey, crafts and games, and the opportunity to spend a fully-engaged morning with your child. Although this program is oﬀered free of charge to the community, advance reservations are necessary by Friday, September 8. For more information or to RSVP, call 941.925.0770 or email chabadkaplanpreschool@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Temple Emanu-El Tot Shabbat New Year’s party It’s the ﬁrst Tot Shabbat of the season, and with Rosh Hashanah coming – it must be time for a New Year’s party! In addition to socializing, playtime, breakfast, and age-appropriate Shabbat prayers, songs and movement, young Jewish and interfaith families are invited to get into the Rosh Hashanah spirit with apples and honey, a special craft, a Rosh Hashanah story – and some fun family surprises to mark the new year. This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Pre-High Holiday guest lecture Join us at 10:30 a.m. for “Preparing Ourselves Spiritually for the High Holidays,” a Rosh Hashanah lecture by Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson via video feed. Rabbi Jacobson is one of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Jewish world today, lecturing to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences on six continents and in forty states, and serving as teacher and mentor to thousands across the globe. He is considered to be one of the most successful, passionate and mesmerizing communicators of Judaism today, culling his ideas from the entire spectrum of Jewish thought and making them relevant to contemporary audiences. This free event takes place at the Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@ chabadofvenice.com.

“A Time to Reflect, A Time to Forgive” A special Selichot program, led by Rabbi Harold Caminker, will focus on the holiday’s underlying theme of forgiveness. Rabbi Harold will lead a discussion of forgiving, for wrongs we have done to others, and wrongs done to us, reﬂecting on our past actions in preparation for the coming new year. A Selichot Prayer Service follows the discussion. Everyone is invited at 10:30 a.m. to the Jewish Congregation of Venice (600 N. Auburn Rd.) for this program. No charge for the discussion and service. An optional lunch will be served after the service. To RSVP for the lunch and information on the cost, call the JCV oﬃce at 941.484.2022.

CKids – Rosh Hashanah Sweet Shoppe Start the year off sweet! Aspiring confectioners and candy connoisseurs will get buzzy as they melt, mix and knead holiday sweets and treats. The Sweet Shoppe will star edible honey challah dishes, flavorful honey sticks, honey taffy, and make-your-own apples and honey-flavored lip balm. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost $10; free for Chabad Hebrew School students. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

CTeen Sarasota Honey Cake Bake-Off All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to join the fabulous pre-Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake Bake-Oﬀ at 3:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Baking honey cakes from scratch, eating apples with all the toppings, and playing some thought-provoking games will create an exciting afternoon of fun and social outreach as the teens will be sharing the honey cakes. The event is free for CTeen members, and $20 for nonmembers. RSVP by Wednesday, September 13. For more information or to RSVP, call 941.925.0770 or email CTeensSarasota@gmail.com.

Israeli Music Fest and Feast As we enter the High Holy Day season, let us celebrate Israel, the birthplace of the Jewish people and its reborn homeland. Join us for ﬁlms, music, discussions, and an array of Israeli and Jewish delicacies. In modern-day Israel, we recall a holy and glorious past and look forward to a beneﬁcent future. Let us come together as a community united in outspoken support for Israel as we honor the Holy Land in this holy season. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call 941.313.9239.

CTeen Kick-Off Party CTeen is a Jewish teen club that compacts exhilarating fun and meaningful projects into a program that’s thrilling and uniting. CTeen events happen at least monthly, but the moments last a lifetime. This free event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. For more information, contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

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HUGS AND KNISHES: A Celebration of our Jewish Foods and Traditions Mouthwatering moments with a diverse range of Jewish families celebrate the importance of food as a cultural connection to the past, and a hope to maintain tradition in the future. This special airs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 17 on WEDU PBS.

18 VOICES SING KOL NIDRE The program explores the Kol Nidre, the most sacred prayer in Judaism that begins its holiest day of Yom Kippur. The Kol Nidre’s words have caused centuries of persecution, but its poignant melody has enthralled generations of Jews and non-Jews and saved the prayer from itself. This special airs at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 17 and 1 p.m. on September 19 on WEDU PBS.

SHOLEM ALEICHEM: Laughing in the Darkness The collected stories of Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916) became the basis for Fiddler on the Roof, but there is much more to the author’s life than a Broadway melody. SHOLEM ALECHEIM: Laughing in the Darkness profiles one of literature’s great humorists and tells how, in a time of great fear, he inspired a new, modern Jewish identity through laughter. This film airs at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, and 2 p.m. on September 19 on WEDU PBS. Additional broadcasts on WEDU+ are scheduled for 8 p.m. on September 20, 9:30 p.m. on September 22 and 7 a.m. on September 23.

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS

September 2017

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

“The World According to Molly Goldberg”

A Taste of Rosh Hashanah

“Yoo hoo, Mrs. Bloom!” Thus spoke Gertrude Berg, better known as Molly Goldberg, who starred in her own hit comedy about the everyday life of a Jewish family in the 1950s. From New York City to a sugar plantation in Louisiana, Gertrude experienced Jewish life and wrote about her world view. While in her teens, she wrote dialogues about her father and grandfather, reciting them to guests at their hotel, leading to her nostalgic television series, The Goldbergs. 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.

Celebrate the first night of Rosh Hashanah with family and friends at the Rosh Hashanah Buffet and Community Reception. The buffet will take place immediately after services and will feature delicious foods customarily eaten on Rosh Hashanah. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Polo Grill, Fete Catering and Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Suggested donation: $18. For more information or to RSVP (by Monday, September 11), contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@ chabadofbradenton.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 North Port Area Holocaust Survivors’ Rosh Hashanah Luncheon Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

All survivors are invited to attend the luncheon, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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 (by Wednesday, September 13) or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172.

Sarasota Jewish Singles dinner meeting The Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give all Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter and a time to turn acquaintances into lifelong friends. Join us at 5:00 p.m. at Crab and Fin, 420 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, SEPTEMBER 21 Rosh Hashanah Pray & Play Junior Congregation Join us on Rosh Hashanah, Thursday and Friday, September 21 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy holiday-themed games, prayer, songs and snacks. For children ages 2-4, a babysitting program is available free of charge. All are welcome! No membership required. To RSVP or for more information, call 941.925.0770 or email sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

Community New Year Picnic and Tashlich Cast away the past and begin anew at Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota. Locals and visitors alike are invited to bring a picnic dinner and join Rabbi Michael Werbow of Temple Beth Sholom for an informal service at the lake in the park. The picnic begins at 3:30 p.m. and Tashlich begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Kelly at knester@templebethsholomﬂ.org or 941.955.8121.

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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 DAYS 4:00 PM–5:15 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 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.

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New to the area? New to Federation? You are invited to a Newcomers Reception • Connect with other members of the Jewish community • This event is FREE, but reservations are required

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.

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September 2017

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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Cemetery visitation The community is invited to remember loved ones at a service led by Rabbi Michael Werbow of Temple Beth Sholom at 11:00 a.m. at the Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery, 901 Circus Blvd., Sarasota. For more information, contact Kelly at knester@templebethsholomﬂ.org or 941.955.8121.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 “The World According to Theodor Herzl” “If you will it, it is no dream.” Theodor Herzl, a non-religious journalist in Vienna, changed his world view during the persecution of Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish French army oﬃcer who was framed because he was Jewish. Herzl, thereupon, personally converted himself into an ardent Zionist. Herzl led international Jewish Zionist eﬀorts in the late 19th and early 20th century, and his seeds led directly to the re-establishment of the Jewish homeland after 2,000 years. 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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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Judaism and Jews Aviva resident Marty Cohn will speak on “An observant agnostic examines Judaism and Jews” at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. To secure your spot at this free event, call the Aviva University RSVP line at 941.757.8520 or email RSVP@ AvivaSeniorLife.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 “Mindfulness-Based Meditation” at Temple Emanu-El Taking the time to meditate can make all the diﬀerence in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Judy Fleischer’s popular meditation series will return this fall, with this special session designed to re-familiarize students with the experience of meditation and mindfulness techniques, including breathing, progressive relaxation, and visualization. The practice can make you a calmer, more focused and healthier person. This workshop and series are sponsored by Temple Emanu-El’s Adult Education Committee. Join us from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Reservations are requested. The cost is $10 for guests. For more information or to RSVP, please email judyﬂeischer@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Northern Greece religious history Sister Cities Association of Sarasota and ORT America invite guests to a presentation about “Northern Greece: Thessaloniki and Holy Mount Athos” by Raymond Young, Ph.D., at Selby Library (1331 1st St., Sarasota) at 4:00 p.m. Thessaloniki has historically been a predominant home to the three monotheistic religions, Greek Orthodox Christianity, Sephardic Judaism and Turkish Muslim. A meet-and-greet at a restaurant will immediately follow the presentation. For reservations and more details, contact Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Yom Kippur Pray & Play Junior Congregation On Yom Kippur day, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, children ages 5-12 will enjoy holiday-themed games, prayer, songs and snacks. For children ages 2-4, a babysitting program is available free of charge. All are welcome at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. No membership required. To RSVP or for more information, please call 941.925.0770 or email sara@ chabadofsarasota.com.

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September 2017

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of our year and the creation of the world. At this time of reflection, we are encouraged to examine our role in our family and our community. As our New Year begins, we consider how we can make an impact on the lives of those around us, especially those in need. Ensuring that no member of our worldwide Jewish community is left behind is a fundamental element of our Federation’s mission.

Your gift to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee will: Enable frail seniors and Holocaust Survivors to age in their homes with dignity and independence. • Provide Jewish families seeking refuge from anti-Semitism with safe paths to Israel. • Empower Jewish college students to stand up to anti-Israel activity on campus. • Inspire Jewish youth and teens to build their Jewish identity through overnight camp, Israel missions, and educational opportunities.

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