The Jewish News - September 2018 by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

L’Shana Tova!

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Celebrating Jewish Life in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Israel and the World FEDERATION NEWS PUBLISHED BY

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THE LARRY GREENSPON FAMILY CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIFE

September 2018 - Elul 5778 / Tishrei 5779 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 10A Community Focus 18A Jewish Interest 26A Israel & the Jewish World 30A Commentary 33A Focus on Youth 39A Life Cycle 1B Jewish Happenings

9A Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program – participant experiences

13A Temple Sinai moms visit Israel as part of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project

My CTeen Heritage Quest trip to Poland and Israel

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Volume 48, Number 9

A sweet new year ahead: The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life By Federation President Michael Ritter and Chief Executive Oﬃcer Howard Tevlowitz

’Shana Tova Tikatevu! To a good and sweet year ahead! This is the blessing we say each year as the High Holidays arrive. With the news of our recent cornerstone lead gift to name our 32-acre Federation campus as The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life, that sentiment relating to the future of our Federation and Jewish community is even more profound this year. Definitely sweet and, yes, very good! As we look to the future and the creation of a truly new Campus for Jewish Life, we are presented with an innovative and exciting opportunity that will take our community to a new level of programming and engagement. We all know that our American-Jewish landscape is shifting, with new trends and social developments, as well as important challenges and questions. How do we preserve and increase Jewish engagement? What footprint should our campus have to reach the

largest number of people in Jewish households? How do we continue to provide and underwrite services for our Jewish community and in support of Israel? How will we pay for it all?

Michael Ritter and Howard Tevlowitz

Without a doubt, how we proceed has deep implications for all of us. Over the next 6-12 months, Federation management and leadership will be working through multiple board committees with an architect, a project manager and community members to operationalize our plans for our 32acre campus. Our goal is to create a

framework for individuals and families at every stage of their lives to engage with our Jewish community and create a lasting legacy of communal growth and Jewish connections. We envision:  Appealing to families with children, pre-teens and teens to embrace Jewish life, culture and traditions  Attracting younger Jews, 30s - 50s, to more actively participate in Jewish communal life  Engaging Baby Boomers and older generations in cultural and educational programming, the majority of whom are currently not affiliated with any Jewish organization  Working closely with Jewish institutions, as well as local faith, needs-based, arts and minoritybased organizations This unique and exciting approach to the use of the Federation campus positions us to create and develop continued on page 2A

Remembering Betty Schoenbaum, a dear friend to the Jewish community Staﬀ Report

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he Sarasota-Manatee community lost an angel recently. Betty Schoenbaum, just shy of her st 101 birthday, died on Tuesday, July 31. Betty was known to many local non-profits for her deep generosity, the mischievous twinkle in her eye and her famous heart-to-heart hugs. She was a dear friend of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and a lifetime member of our Board of Directors. “On behalf of the board, staff, volunteers and friends of the Jewish Federation, we are so fortunate to have been the recipient of Betty Schoenbaum’s embracing love. She cared deeply about Jews all over the world,” said Board President Michael Ritter.

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Betty learned at an early age the concept of tikkun olam, helping others less fortunate. Federation’s Director of Innovation and Volunteer Engagement, Jeremy Lisitza, recalled, “She would often talk about her grandmother who would put loose change in the tzedakah box every week. She would sternly remind Betty, “that was to go to Israel.” That spirit of tzedakah stayed with Betty her entire life. Betty stepped forward anytime there was an emergency for Jews in need around the world. She generously gave to numerous Israel emergency campaigns, the Ukraine Assistance Fund, Operation Promise and a variety of initiatives that provide life-saving and life-sustaining support for elderly Jews around the world. She ▼

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Campus for Jewish Life...continued from page 1A Beatrice Friedman Theatre with vibrant Program Centers designed to state-of-the-art technology and inmore fully engage Jews in a personal creased seating capacity relationship with other Jews, Israel and Judaism. These Program Centers are  Creating a newly designed banquet/meeting facility with new currently being contemplated in six opportunities for community pardistinct areas: ticipation through cultural, visual Education Center  Bringing the beauty, warmth and and performing arts programs joy of Jewish learning to children  A glatt kosher kitchen that would enable all Jews in our area to enjoy and adults fine food on our campus  Offering Judaic and Hebrew lan Various meeting rooms providing guage classes  Presenting speakers on various for Jewish learning and social acJewish topics tivities Youth and Families Center  Enjoying Jewish cooking classes  Building engagement opportuniSports Center (to be named ties to foster relationships with and the Larry and Mary Greenspon among Jewish children, pre-teens, Sports Complex) teens and parents  Enhancing the quality of individ A family picnic area ual and family life through par Programming that could include ticipation in physical and spiritual wellness programs PJ Library, Israel travel missions  Outdoor sports, including, but not for teens, a Jewish day camp, afterschool care and activities such as limited to, tennis, soccer, jogging and walking paths, and swimming sports, dance, agriculture, technol Return of Maccabi and Junior Macogy, music, Israel education, etc. Israel Center cabi games for the Jewish community, as well as the sponsorship of  Bringing the best of Israel to Sarasota-Manatee through visual and other local sports competitions performing arts, sports, food, educaPerforming Arts and Cultural Center  Refurbishing and expanding the tional and informative speakers, etc.

FEDERATION NEWS  Continuing our outreach work with the faith and minority communities throughout Sarasota-Manatee  A home base for Israeli emissaries (schlichim) for year-round programs  Engaging our community in a “start-up nation” initiative, through building relationships with Tampa’s Florida-Israel Business Accelerator and other innovative organizations Holocaust and Social Action Center  Keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive through art, music and educational offerings in both Jewish and general community settings, and programs for survivors and the next generation  Traveling Holocaust Exhibit  Holocaust Memory Garden We are passionate about ensuring our Jewish future because this work is personal to so many of us. Revitalizing and expanding this campus will be a top priority in the coming year. Our goal is for The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life to be truly the Center of Jewish Life in Sarasota-Manatee. We want to engage more people in Jewish households through-

out our area in activities, causes, spiritual searches, cultural involvement, learning and social networks that deepen important connections to Jewish life and to the Jewish community. We will engage them on their terms, however “Jewishly” they want to be engaged. As we celebrate both the beginning of a new year and the 60th anniversary of our Jewish Federation, we are confident and excited about the future. WeBy I look to you for your participation and input as we endeavor to make this exciting vision a reality – one that provides many ways, new and traditional, for families and individuals to explore their Jewish identity, celebrate Jewish culture and build community. We will be announcing a series of open houses and community forums shortly. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions, and invite you to join us as we enter a new and exciting era together. From our Federation family to yours, may 5779 be sweet for each and every one of you, and may you all be inscribed in the book of life. For more information, Michael can be reached at mritter@jfedsrq.org, and Howard at htevlowitz@jfedsrq.org.

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Stories of LIFE & LEGACY

LIFE & LEGACY™ is a partnership of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and 10 local Jewish organizations that promote after-lifetime giving to benefit synagogues, social service organizations, Jewish day schools and other Jewish entities. Legacy donors are helping to secure the future of our Jewish community for generations to come. Below, we hear from the executive director of a local synagogue that participated in the program.

Temple Beth Israel and the LIFE & LEGACY program TM

By Isaac Azerad

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has spearheaded an effort to safeguard the vibrancy of all Jewish organizations in our community. The LIFE & LEGACY™ program just completed its first year, and its impact on our community is profound. Not only have local organizations benefited from funds added to their endowments, but the program has revived the culture of philanthropy and energized professionals, synagogue members and leadership alike. The Federation awarded $5,000 to $7,500 to those organizations that reached their goals for the first year. At Temple Beth Israel, we applaud the vision and persistence of the Federation and the leadership of its LIFE & LEGACY director, Gisele Pintchuck. We will celebrate the award and recognize our Legacy Society and Leadership Circle donors for their generosity with a festive event on February 1, 2019. As passionate as I am about the LIFE & LEGACY program, I sometimes find it difficult to communicate its tremendous impact on Jewish life in our community. Our literature is replete with such parables as the proverb describing old men who plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in. But they’re comforted knowing that by the time it will provide shade, even if they’re not around to enjoy it, their children and grandchildren will. Our tradition reminds us that we

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meaning after the couple left, bidding me a wonderful day. When it came to settle my bill, the waiter informed me that the couple had paid for my breakfast and left a tip as well. I was taken aback and pondered the meaning of such a “pay it forward” gesture on the part of this lovely couple. I have no doubt that their decision to perpetuate the appreciation of our brief exchange moved them to express their gratitude by leaving a “legacy” of goodwill – a legacy that they were not going to be witnesses to, but that they knew would make an impact. What will your legacy be? Can we start a dialogue to explore your contribution to the LIFE & LEGACY program? The survival of our community depends on it. Please take the time to call on me to start a conversation. Isaac Azerad is the executive director of Temple Beth Israel. For more information about the LIFE & LEGACY program, please contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@gmail.com.

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ometimes it’s the small, yet meaningful things that The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee does that go unnoticed. Overseas grants, youth scholarships and yearly events such as Women’s Day or the Jewish Film Festival are what the Federation is most known for. However, the Federation also coorAmanda Emory dinates or sponsors other events and programs that are not as well known. Helping the community attend a Passover Seder is one of those programs. The first night of Passover serves a special purpose in bringing families and friends together to celebrate the holiday during a communal Seder. While many are fortunate enough to share the holiday with the ones they love, there are Jews in our community who are not as fortunate. For several years, the Federation has allocated funds to local synagogues for individuals who cannot afford to attend their temple’s Seders. “It is important that those who want to celebrate Passover, have the means to do so,” says Howard Tevlowitz, Federation CEO. “Our mission is to provide for Jewish people in need. By providing assistance to disadvantaged members of our community to attend synagogue Passover Seders, we’re strengthening our area’s Jewish life and providing a service for Jews in need.” Since 2014, the Federation has donated $16,400 in Passover subsidies. This year, it donated $5,915 to seven local synagogues, providing meals to 140 local Jews in need. Rabbi Mendy Bukiet of Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch expressed the importance of sharing Pass-

over with the needy. “Sharing Passover with as many people as possible, and inviting guests to celebrate with our congregation strengthens the Jewish community,” he says. “Doing this reinforces that, as Jews, we are not just individuals, but part of a larger community. Once this sense of belonging is felt, these individuals become more involved and form a connection with the Jewish community.” One guest who attended Rabbi Bukiet’s Seder said, “We came to the Seder so that our boys could experience a traditional setting since I don’t remember how to have one on my own. The Seder left me with a real sense of community kindness and comfort. It was exciting for my family to meet new people who embraced us and invited us to become a part of their community.” Rabbi Sholom Schmerling of Chabad of Venice & North Port agrees that it is vital to share Passover with the needy. “There is a special responsibility within the Jewish community to reach out to those who cannot celebrate Passover properly or do not have the means to host their own Seder,” he says. “During a time when all Jews should celebrate with family and friends, we must take responsibility for those who are without community and welcome them into our own.” For more information on how to receive help to attend a Passover Seder or other holiday celebrations, contact Kim Mullins at 941.552.6300 or kmullins@jfedsrq.org. Amanda Emory is a recipient of the Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern Scholarship, a program funded by the late Miriam Edlin in memory of her husband. Amanda is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

Federation empowers parents through ESL program By Amanda Emory, Mimi and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern

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hanks to a grant from The Jewish children. Federation of Sarasota-ManHoward Tevlowitz, Federation CEO, atee, Spanish-speaking parents says the Federation is honored to supwere given an opportunity this summer port the Parent Summer Academy. to learn English through the Literacy “We believe in the importance of servCouncil of Sarasota’s Parent Summer ing not only the Jewish community, Academy, a six-week ESL (English as but also the greater Sarasota-Manatee a Second Language) program at Gocio community through vital outreach iniElementary School. The $2,500 grant tiatives such as this,” he says. enabled the Literary Council to hire a tutor and provide supplies. Most of the parents in the program speak little or no English. This program gives parents the power to Richard Bergman, Federation’s major gifts oﬃcer (center) learn English on and Susan Bergstrom (left of Rich, with glasses) with teachers and participants at Gocio Elementary School their own terms, Interested in participating? Bergwhich Susan Bergstrom, program distrom says the Literary Council of rector for the Literacy Council, says is Sarasota seeks volunteers to help with a crucial factor in their future success. the program. Tutors are not required “With the Federation’s grant, we’re to speak Spanish. For more informaable to make the program accessible to tion, contact Susan at 941.955.0421 or parents by offering the classes at the sbergstrom@sarasotaliteracy.org. school their children attend,” she says. To learn more about the Fed“Without this grant, we would not be eration’s grants and volunteer opable to impact the lives of parents and portunities, contact Jeremy Lisitza at their children this way.” She adds that 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org. the program also provides free childcare and dinner for parents and their

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“Twice Promised Land and 100 Years War” – Yom Kippur 1973 Established 1971

PUBLISHER The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232-1959 Phone: 941.371.4546 Fax: 941.378.2947 E-mail: jewishnews@jfedsrq.org Website: www.jfedsrq.org Published Monthly Volume 48, Number 9 September 2018 48 pages USPS Permit No. 167 October 2018 Issue Deadlines: Editorial: August 30, 2018 Advertising: August 31, 2018 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Change of address inquiries can be sent to Denise Watkins at dwatkins@jfedsrq.org or 941.371.4546.

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Editor’s note: The “Twice Promised Land and 100 Years War” series is included as part of our Federation’s year-long celebration of Israel @ 70. he early 1970s War of Attrition hit home hard in Egypt. The country was still reeling from its dramatically anemic showing against Israel in 1967. The cowardly behavior of Egyptian soldiers shocked the nation. The Soviets were none-too-pleased as well, as the war was seen as a horDr. Steven Derﬂer rific failure of Iron Curtain military technology versus U.S. and western technology. All this translated into economic and political chaos. The death of Egypt President Gamal Abdel Nasser in September 1970 led to further uncertainty, as Anwar Sadat assumed the presidency – only the third since the 1952 revolution. Sadat’s stance would be predicated on the notion that Egypt needed to ‘regain’ its self-esteem. The only way to do this would be a further confrontation on the battlefield. However, this time, Egypt would not make the same mistakes made by Nasser in 1967. During 1973, the Egyptians and Syrians would convene in secret (not something easily done in Arab culture) in order to plot a (hopefully) successful answer to Israel’s stunning victory a few years earlier. The only way this could occur was if Israel was lulled into a sense of complacency, coupled with a developing economic crisis. We are all familiar with the role of the IDF in Israeli society. Regrettably, as a nation always on the brink of war in a hostile environment, she has developed a culture of military readiness – oftentimes at an extraordinarily high economic cost. It is prohibitively expensive for Israel to maintain a large, standing army. So the concept of miluim, reservist citizen-soldiers, is a way of life. During the first half of Israel’s existence, after compulsory 3-year stints in the IDF, men were required to fulfill 6-8 weeks of reservist duty every year until age 54. (This has since been modified considerably). Imagine the toll on the economic and societal sectors. Egypt and Syria knew this, and as a result, began to coordinate military training maneuvers throughout 1973. Israel’s early response was to call up the reserves into active duty and correspondingly carry out their own counter-exercises. After several call-ups, and no ‘real’ threat from the Egyptian

Some estimates put only and Syrian activity, the 500 Israeli soldiers along IDF let its guard down in a 120-mile front. The a couple of ways. same situation was seen First, they ignored along the frontier of the routine maintenance that Golan Heights, nearly 40 was needed to ensure the miles long. However, due viability of the famed Barto a more volatile geoLev Line along Suez. The graphical situation, the fortified positions were IDF numbered closer to 3,000 troops. understaffed and poorly serviced. The On Yom Kippur, at 2:00 p.m., the oil-filled pipeline of defense, designed height of the day of fasting and prayer, to flood the canal with oil to be ignitOperation Badr was launched simuled in the event of Egyptian crossing, taneously by Egypt rusted and became and Syria. It was inoperable. Second, named after the batbowing to governtle at Badr (Saudi mental pressure due Arabia) in 624 that to the stress on the was a turning point economic system, in the advance of the IDF relied more Islam and an Arab heavily on a ‘watch Israeli view to Egypt Empire. and wait’ approach The breakdown in Israeli military that was lackadaisical at best. intelligence, coupled with the infightAs October approached, the Arab ing in the Meir government over miliallies coordinated a precisely timed attary preparedness in early October, tack on Israel’s north and south arminearly led to devastating results. stice lines. This timing took advantage Dr. Steven Derﬂer is an international of what many considered Israel’s great educational consultant, public speaker, weakness – its ‘humane’ stance regardarchaeologist, historian, researcher, ing the military and the Jewish nature teacher and writer. He has been uncovof the country. On the eve of Yom Kipering the histories of ancient civilizapur 1973, nearly 90% of Israel’s forces tions for 40 years. on the Suez frontier were allowed leave to go home for the holiest of holy days.

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Betty Schoenbaum...continued from page 1A passion was young people. She not only sister city, Tel Mond, at the Communigave college scholarships to hundreds ty Center. Avi Eliyahu, the Center’s exof Jewish students, she also chaired the ecutive director, wrote, “Owing to the Federation’s scholarship committee. benevolent contributions from Betty Federation’s Major Gifts Officer, Rich over the years, her library has become Bergman, said Betty was an inspiration one of the finest in Israel. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts.” In 2008, Betty donated $5 million in support of World ORT programs in Israel to develop a multi-purpose science, education, culture and sports campus. The center opened in 2011 and helps mostly low-income Russian and Ethiopian immigrants. Shmuel Sisso wrote, “I had the great privilege of getting to know Betty when I was the Mayor of Kiryat Yam, and the Young ambassadors at Schoenbaum Center in Kiryat Yam destiny to meet her again when I became the Mayor Deputy of Tel Mond. to so many. “Her zest for living and On both occasions, I became aware of care of others is exactly what we teach a very special woman, great of heart, our young people.” extremely wise and full of love. She A favorite memory of ours was spread her goodness over the whole seeing Betty at her big 100th birthday world and influenced so many people. party last fall. We will never forget Because of Betty, many young people how she wowed the crowd by singing were privileged and will be privileged “Ain’t She Sweet” as she danced her in the future to gain an education and way to her seat. Yes, Betty, you were live in a better world.” sure sweet. We will miss you. Your Without a doubt, Betty’s greatest memory is a blessing to us all.

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only redsBy Jessi Sheslow d the had the honor of attending the nattee. tional Jewish Community RelaRich tions Council (JCRC) conference ationin New York City this past April. It

was three days of incredible speakers and, of course, a lot of learning. I was able to learn about global antiSemitism, preparing our kids for Jessi Sheslow anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism at college, and criminal nter justice reform. I also heard remarkable testimonies from two survivors of the andParkland shooting. The work that my eachcolleagues are doing blows me away and I’m proud to be among the cadre wasof Community Relations Committee hday(CRC) directors in the United States. orget Our job as directors of the CRC is gingto educate, advocate and mobilize for herissues that affect our local communiwereties. First, what is important to know, Youror at least understand, are the Jewish values that drive the work we do. Tikkun olam: Repair the world. Darchei shalom: Paths to peace. Lo ta’amod al dam rey’echa: Do not stand idly by. Shalom bayit: Peace in the home. For me, what these specific values mean is that our Heller CRC will make every effort to have many voices at the table when working toward repairing the world for peace by not standing idly by. It may sound simple or, on the other hand, trite, but it’s part of my every day, and without it I wouldn’t know how to do the job properly. During the voting plenum session at the conference, a bill that had been introduced in the House was discussed. It’s a bill that directly relates to our Jewish values behind the CRC. After hearing that support for the bill came from JFNA, JCPA, JCRC, AJC, ADL, IAN, the Orthodox Union and the Reform Movement, to name just some, we were educated about it and asked to do all we can to make sure it passes. HR 1221: International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace was introduced by Congressman Jeff Forten-

berry (R-NE). The bill would allocate $50 million each year for four years to NGOs in Israel and parts of the West Bank that promote person-to-person relationships between Israelis and Palestinians. If passed, this bill will work from the grassroots to gain support for any peace deal that may be achieved at the top political level. None of the money will go to governments, both Israel and those governing the Palestinian people, and is compliant with the Taylor Force Act. This bill is modeled after the International Fund for Ireland, which was initiated by President Reagan and can help us achieve all four of the Jewish values previously listed. HR 1221 can assist NGOs in gaining more and more support for peaceful coexistence on the ground by the people. Iris Nahemow, our Heller CRC chair, and I met with Congressman Vern Buchanan in June to ask that he support this bill. He expressed his deep appreciation for the relationship between Israel and the United States, and listened to why we thought this was a worthy bill. As a supporter of a two-state solution, Congressman Buchanan agreed that this could help get us to peace in the Middle East. Within 24 hours I was notified by the Israel Action Network’s New York office that our meeting worked: “This is democracy in action, Jessi! Mazel tov.” Congressman Buchanan called Congressman Fortenberry’s office to ask to co-sponsor the bill. This made him the first member of the GOP to do so besides the author. A lot of the work that the CRC does is behind the scenes and you may never hear about it, but every so often we get a public win for something that we all care deeply for: peace in Israel with her neighbors. The next step is to get the bill passed. To learn more about the Community Relations Committee, visit jfedsrq. org/hellercrc. Jessi Sheslow is the director of the Heller Community Relations Committee. To contact her, email jsheslow@ jfedsrq.org.

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Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program Each year, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee selects local high school students to participate in the prestigious Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program (BMYA) that culminates in a two-week mission to Israel. This year, the program was expanded to include the Levenson Exchange and Advocacy Program (LEAP) that allowed 11 Israeli students to travel alongside the BMYA American students. Students developed unbreakable bonds, learned about each other’s cultures and grew to become young ambassadors in their respective communities. Below, two participating students write about their experiences. For information, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org. Digging Israel By Ethan Brooks went to Israel for the first time this summer as part of the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program. While there, I traveled around the country seeing many of its famous sites and learning about its history. We visited Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilea, Haifa and many more amazing places I had heard about most of my life.

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We also met up with a group of Israeli teen ambassadors based in Sarasota’s sister city of Tel Mond. I didn’t know what to expect from the Tel Mond Young Ambassadors, but found out soon enough that we bonded easily. The Israeli teens were fluent in English, which made communication easy for us from the start. They were all eager to make friends and enjoy their time with us. One favorite experience was participating in an archeological dig in Beit Guvrin National Park. Surrounded by

the ancient ruins of a Greek settlement, we were able to enter caves where objects were being unearthed for the first time in more than 2,000 years. I found a small bowl after about 15 minutes of digging. We even got to venture into an undug cave with interesting structures deep underground. During my two weeks in Israel, I learned many things about the country and its people. I found that many Israelis have diverse family origins. For example, the teens I met told me that their ancestry stemmed from Middle Eastern countries, Southern Europe, Central Europe and Russia. I also learned how important mastering English is. The children learn English early in school, and they’re also exposed to American movies and music. This allows for many people growing up in Israel to become fluent in English. Much of what we hear about Israel in the United States is about violence and tension, but I didn’t witness any of that. For me, it wasn’t the dangerous place that the media evokes. Israel is a very beautiful country filled with endlessly gorgeous landscapes, including valleys, mountains, craters and stretches of desert and beaches. Bottom line? We had an amazing experience and I’m grateful to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for this unforgettable experience. Ethan Brooks is a junior at Palmetto High School.

Making best friends in Israel By Natalie Mount hen we first touched down at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, I couldn’t imagine what would happen in the next 16 days. After a few days of touring on our own, we 12 Americans finally got to meet our Israeli counterparts in Tel Mond. When we walked into the community center for our first meeting, we weren’t sure what to expect. Within moments, though, there was a lot of hugging and “hello” and “Shalom” and other warm greetings. Usually I’m not very good introducing myself to new people, but the Israeli teens were so nice and welcoming that

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I had no problem talking to them from the start. I knew that I could see my American friends anytime back home, so it was especially important for me to spend time with the Israelis. I loved visiting a mall with them and doing something that was so familiar at home – but a uniquely distinct experience here. When we went to the market, my

friend Emma and I made sure to stick with the Israeli teens who knew where we should go for food, and they helped us pick out what to buy. By the end of the trip we all shared a matching ring, bracelet or necklace. One night when the trip was almost over, I was feeling homesick after a brief conversation with my mom. I went back to my hotel room, and the two girls I was rooming with that night, Adi and Gili, immediately knew something was wrong. They didn’t ask me a ton of questions but insisted on having a “snack party.” We played all the music from our phones and ate all the snacks we could find in our bags. I knew then, that even though they lived halfway across the world, I had true friends I can count on forever. Since then, I’ve talked with or FaceTimed one or more of the Israeli girls every day. I can’t wait to see them again next summer in Florida! I know once school starts, we won’t have the same amount of time to communicate, but we promised to do so as often as we can. I want to thank The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors program for allowing me to have this experience. I hope I get another opportunity to visit Israel again soon because I don’t think I can wait long to see my favorite new best friends. Natalie Mount is a junior at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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

ames like Heschel, Plascow, Kaplan, Fackenheim, Hauptman, Soloveichik, Freud and Schneerson are but a few of the many contemporary Jewish thinkers who have shaped our current outlook on Yiddishkeit with their views of ethics, Torah and humanity. In every age, sages and commentators made an impact on how the Jewish people were to understand and promote Judaism through teachers and philosophers like Rashi and Maimonides. Their legacy is recorded in the great books of Judaism that have been passed on from generation to gen-

eration. Yet over time, new orientations and interpretations were demanded and occurred. Contrary to the view of many of our traditionalists, Judaism has always been in a state of flux, forced to adapt to new situations as the Children of Israel meandered to the four corners of the globe. In our day, the advancement of civilization is highly dependent on the articulation of leading thinkers and philosophers. Technological advances have also greatly influenced our thinking, but we integrate that with our sacred traditions and values. Fortunately, the forces of assimilation and dis-

affiliation are put in check through the myriad educational opportunities to promulgate Jewish tradition in modernity. Students requested us to introduce them to the oft-quoted Jewish thinkers and philosophers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Thus, we are creating such an opportunity to familiarize them with the most popular and profound philosophers of our age whose names and quotes appear frequently in scholarly books, erudite essays, and articles that appear routinely in the AngloJewish press. Ergo, the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is presenting a new class,

“Contemporary Jewish Philosophers.” This eight-week course starts Tuesday, October 16, and takes place from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To enroll, contact me at marden.paru @gmail.com or 941.379.5655. The fee is $60 and includes all materials. This course is open to everyone regardless of background or personal orientation. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)(3) non-denominational organization, which also operates in part through a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

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or most of us, summer is a quiet time that is utilized for rest and relaxation. For four Sarasota area congregations, it has been marked by excitement, imagination and hard work. In early July, representatives from Temple Beth Sholom, Temple Beth Israel, Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai met to form Dalet. There is a group desire to bring the community together by pooling resources to sponsor educational and cultural events in coordination with The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee. According to Al Treidel, Chair of Continuing Education at Temple Beth Sholom, “We want to send a

message to the community that congregations can work together to provide special opportunities for learning and dialogue.” Dalet’s mission is to build community among the Jews of greater Sarasota through learning, dialogue and cultural enrichment. Recently, the Federation agreed to partner with Dalet to cosponsor a program on March 10, 2019, titled “Recognizing and Addressing Media Bias Against Israel.” Sarit Catz, CAMERA International Letter-Writing Director, will address the greater Sarasota Jewish community. CAMERA, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, is the oldest and largest Middle East media

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he joy and the wonders of exploring Israel were experienced by nine moms representing Temple Sinai as part of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project and also sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Before taking off on this amazing experience, the Israel-bound moms were welcomed to the bimah for a special blessing

at Temple Sinai’s Erev Shabbat Friday Service on July 6. When our Temple Sinai moms arrived in Tel Aviv they met moms from all over the world. It was so inspiring to be part of the welcome evening with a gala celebration that included food, dancing and new bonds made with the other moms. “There was such a strong feeling of reconnecting with Judaism,” said participant Lauren Glassman when summarizing her thoughts about the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project. The adventures were many, including riding a camel, wine tasting at a vineyard, preparing for Shabbat, and a Havdalah service to name a few. The trip also included touring Jaffa, Tzfat, the Dead Sea, Masada and a Shabbat celebrated at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. One highlight of the trip was Temple Sinai’s Lauren Glassman with soldiers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem visiting the Israel Defense

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Forces base at the border with Jordan. This was the first time in many years that a tour group was allowed to enter. The exciting trip to Israel is offered to mothers with children under the age of 18. It is designed to inspire and empower women to change the world through Jewish values and to transform families and the community by creating a deeper Jewish pride and

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uring a visit with Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) last month, Iris Jacobs received an additional visitor. Webster, a handsome and friendly Swiss Mountain Dog, stopped by to provide a few minutes of pet therapy. While there, his owner, George Saxon, gave Iris the dog’s business card, which, along with a couple of striking photos, indicates his birthdate and interests (eating, playing with his four Swiss Mountain Dog siblings, and being petted by everyone he meets). Iris, who has battled cancer over several years, certainly appreciated interacting with Webster. So, obviously, did Rabbi Katz, who is a big dog lover. In addition to offering pet therapy dogs for patients, SMH also encourages staff members and visitors to introduce themselves and pet a variety of

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Temple Emanu-El Starﬁsh Initiative enters second year

nspired by Temple Emanu-El’s designation of 5778 as the “Year of Helpful Living,” more than 80 congregants developed the Starfish Initiative – a groundbreaking program for volunteers to super-serve a kindergarten classroom at Wilkinson Elementary, a Title 1 public school, throughout the 2017-18 school year. The Starfish Initiative was designed to close the vocabulary gap between these at-risk students and peers from other socioeconomic groups; inspire the love of reading and increase reading readiness skills; support the integration of hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics learning activities; and increase the students’ life skills and self-esteem through intergenerational mentoring. With Sarasota County’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Star-

fish volunteers implemented two core programs: a weekly Rockin’ Reader program, in which Wilkinson kindergarteners were paired with reading buddies who visited weekly; and Book Buddies, which ensured that kindergarteners received gifts of books. Other activities were undertaken based on the teacher’s wish list and congregants’ interests and skills. Thanks to volunteers’ time, talents and donations, the initiative grew beyond Temple Emanu-El’s wildest dreams. Students benefitted from dramatic storytelling; creative music, art and science experiences; STEAM learning activities; donated learning materials; and by receiving over eight books to build their home library. Devoted to the school, Starfish volunteers also helped with the book fair, summer reading program, and materials collec-

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Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution opens at The Florida Holocaust Museum

he Florida Holocaust Museum is thrilled to announce that Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution has recently opened. This exhibition explores the extraordinary life of renowned music promoter Bill Graham (1931-1991), who helped launch and promote the careers of countless rock & roll artists. It also traces the indomitable spirit of a man brought to the United States as an 11-year-old Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazis, fueling a lifelong passion and advocacy for justice. Due to the increasing peril to Jews in Germany, Graham’s mother placed her son and her youngest daughter, Tanya, “Tolla,” in a Berlin orphanage, which sent them to France in a preHolocaust exchange of Jewish children for Christian orphans. Graham’s older sisters, Sonja and Ester, stayed behind

with their mother. After the fall of France, Graham was among a group of Jewish orphans spirited out of France, some of whom finally reached the United States. But a majority, including Tolla, did not survive the difficult journey. He was one of the One Thousand Children (OTC), those mainly Jewish children who managed to flee Hitler and Europe, and come directly to North America, but whose parents were forced to stay behind. Nearly all of these OTC parents were killed by the Reich. Graham’s mother died at Auschwitz. Graham had five sisters, Rita, Evelyn, Sonia, Ester and Tolla. The elder four

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survived the Holocaust. Rita and Ester moved to the United States and were close to Graham in his later life. Evelyn and Sonia escaped the Holocaust, first to Shanghai and, later, after the war, to Europe. Named one of the best museum shows of 2017 by the Chicago Tribune, The FHM is proud to present this iconic exhibition, organized and circulated by the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in association with the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation, and made possible by the support of Alex Graham, David Graham and Danny Scher. Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution is the first comprehensive retrospective about the life and career of Bill Graham. Recognized as one of the most influential concert promoters in history, Graham launched the careers of numerous legends in the 1960s at his famed Fillmore Auditorium. He conceived rock & roll as a powerful force for supporting humanitarian causes and was instrumental in the production of milestone benefit concerts such as Live Aid (1985) and Human Rights Now! (1988). As a promoter and manager, he worked with iconic artists including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Doors and The Rolling Stones. Through memorabilia, photographs, archival concert footage, historical and new video interviews, ephemera and psychedelic art, Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolu-

Mus Revo ham Jewi tion is both a deeply personal reflectionfuele on Graham’s life and an explorationtural of how Graham helped transformjusti rock music into the immersive, multi-in N dimensional and highly lucrative phe-of el nomenon of rock theater that persistsRed today. Treasured photographs andhelp artifacts from Graham’s early lifefleei and career will be on loan from thewen foste Bron teen York ing d in th Fran was busi co M pany The on N supp Mim form old, he w

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Graham family, many on view to the public for the first time. Also for the first time ever, preparatory drawings and the original artwork of several iconic Fillmore concert posters will be on museum display, revealing the signature visual styles and creative process of poster artists Bonnie MacLean, Wes Wilson, David Singer, Greg Irons and David Byrd. Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll continued on next page

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Museum...continued from previous page also earn a living. Soon afterwards he Revolution also illuminates how Gratook over the lease on the famed Fillham’s childhood experiences as a more Auditorium, where he produced Jewish emigrant from Nazi Germany groundbreaking shows throughout the ctionfueled his drive and ingenuity as a cul1960s, including sold-out concerts by tural innovator and advocate for social ation the Grateful Dead, Cream, Big Brother justice. Born in Berlin, Graham arrived form ulti-in New York at the age phe-of eleven as part of a sistsRed Cross effort to andhelp Jewish children lifefleeing the Nazis. He thewent to live with a foster family in the Bronx and spent his American-Soviet Concert for Peace, Izmailovo Stadium, Moscow, teenage years in New July 4, 1987, gelatin silver print, photo courtesy of Ken Friedman York City before beand the Holding Company, and The ing drafted into the U.S. Army to fight Doors, among many others. Graham’s in the Korean War. He relocated to San mastery at promoting, marketing and Francisco just as the hippie movement managing artists propelled him to bewas gathering steam, and became the come one of the music industry’s most business manager for the San Francisimportant figures. co Mime Troupe, a radical theater comThe public will also be able to see, pany that performed for free in parks. for the first time in more than 40 years, The first show Graham presented was the original apple barrel that greeted on November 6, 1965: a fundraiser to fans with fresh apples at the entrance support the legal defense of one of the to the Fillmore Auditorium, letters Mime Troupe actors. It was a transand gifts from performers and fans, formative moment for the 34-yearand remarkable live performance and old, who’d finally found something backstage photos from the Fillmore, he was good at from which he could Winterland, Day on the Green, Live Aid and other Bill Graham Presents concerts throughout the era. An installation of “The Joshua Light Show” – the trailblazing liquid light show conceived in 1967 by multimedia artist Joshua White, which served as a backo the drop to many Graham-produced shows r the

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Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old

Elderly isolation – it’s bad for mom but worse for dad By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

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micky publishing venture, it turns out to be much more than that. It’s a kind of Jewish makeover. It has soul and determination and great sensitivity. As the subPhil Jason title makes clear, mudPogrebin organizes her book around whothe calendar of Jewish holidays, ine ofcluding an unexpected number of fast lt ofdays. Each chapter is part embellished t thejournal entry, part citations of relevant andobservations – short teachings – by age,rabbis whom the author interviewed pas-along the way. MEO Abby Pogrebin as character in her njoyown book is presented as a somewhat nicerebellious family member who feels her Jewish life has not been as rich as it iellomight have been. She has set out to see niorwhat, if anything, she has missed – and Cur-to decide what to do about it. she What new understandings will she Jew-turn into changed behavior? This quesabbition not only generates suspense, but also deepens our interest in the implicit questions that lie behind it: What new understandings will she gain? How will she react to them? How will her readers react? Readers are encouraged to let

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Pogrebin be their guide, to imagine met or read along her jourthemselves in her place. To measure ney. These quotations are their reactions against hers. To trust her selected to underscore key certainties and her uncertainties. issues connected with the Pogrebin wrestles with the fact that holidays and the ways in Judaism provides a range of templates. which the calendar strucHer search leads her to encompass tures Jewish life. Some of more than the Reform Judaism that the quotations introduce is her home territory. She questions a theme or a chapter, authorities from other worship tradiwhile others simply arise when they tions within the Jeware needed to lend clarish family. She visits a ity and authority. variety of temples and Other useful tools synagogues. They conare the special appentrast not only in wordices: “A Jewish Year ship style, but in many in Bullet Points,” a list other ways as well: of rabbi’s and other ausize, prominence, forthorities interviewed as mality, secular setting part of Pogrebin’s re(major urban center, search, a bibliography, suburb, etc.). Pogrebin and a glossary. crisscrosses the country Throughout her to touch as many bases travels, inquiries and as she can, though of Abigail Pogrebin (Credit Lorin Klaris) meditations, Pogrebin necessity the book remains a bit New continues to underscore her experiYork centric. ences as a Jewish child and woman, The author’s quest brings a payas wife and mother, and as an accomoff that might not have been expected. plished professional and unsatisfied Yes, she gains insight and appreciation seeker. These are parts of the tapestry. for the individual holy days and rituNow one of its threads, the thread of als, especially the most holy of all – the her Jewish selfhood and spirituality, is Sabbath. Beyond this, however, she comes to feel the genius of the sacramental and liturgical Jewish year as an overarching structure both in time and beyond time. There is a rhythm to the changing emotional seasons of grief and joy, defeat and victory, scarcity and plentitude. During this experimental year, she realizes more strongly than ever that the hold and power of the holidays depends upon one’s preparation and intention. Helping Pogrebin and her readers are quotations from rabbis that she has

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he Jewish year 5779 commences on the first of Tishray, which falls on September 10, 2018. Traditionally, Rosh Ha-Shanna, literally “Head of the Year,” is marked with introspection, self-evaluation and recitation of prayers of forgiveness and hope. This tradition is echoed in a special prayer book called Machzor,comprised of t’-ﬁ-lot, “prayers,” ta’cha-nu-nim, “supplications,” and special pi-u-tim, “liturgical poetry.” The question arises: Why is the holidays prayer book called Machzor and not Siddur, the name of the daily and Shabbat prayer book? Dr. Rachel Dulin The answer is based in the fact that the Siddur, the yearly prayer book, follows a distinct order, “a seder” of prayers recited on Shabbat and weekdays. The Mach-zor, on the other hand, not only follows a distinct order, but its unique collection of prayers and liturgical poetry focuses on the celebration of the holidays, making one cognizant of the cyclical nature of the cosmos, its seasonal changes and, thereby, the passage of time. Moreover, the Mach-zor is designed to give each individual the opportunity for a yearly self-evaluation, for contemplation of one’s past deeds, and the hope for forgiveness and change. The word Mach-zor is derived from the verb cha-zar, which has several meanings. In the Bible and in post-biblical Hebrew, cha-zar means “go around,” return,” “repeat” and “repent.” In modern Hebrew, cha-zar also means “to court” and “restore.” Indeed, the collection of prayers in the Machzor reflects most of these meanings. For the Mach-zor addresses not only the cyclical dynamics of nature in the

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The martyrdom of Czechoslovakia By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD

n September 1938 – eighty years ago this month – one of the greatest surrenders to bullying on the international stage took place when Britain and France sacrificed the demtion, ocratic state of Czechoslovakia on the and altar of a policy that ual. became known as not appeasement, in the few hope that they could verb buy off Adolf Hitler shuand thus avoid havr” or ing to confront him who in a war they were pents Dr. Paul Bartrop not prepared to fight. diom By not standing up to him, however, all lam, they did was encourage him to continue le in with his campaign of intimidation and y rethreats. Every time the Western powers s ups surrendered to some new demand, Hitler was inspired to reach even higher, a-zar firm in his belief that he could get what iterhe wanted at no cost to himself. ginal The Munich Agreement was the signed on September 30, 1938, by has Germany, Britain, France and Italy. It permitted Germany’s annexation of the t asSudetenland region, an area populated h-zor by about three-million German-speakand ing people who had, as it turned out, the never belonged to Germany. As early achas May 1938, it was known that Hitachler and his generals had their eyes set years on Czechoslovakia, while the Czechs, o its in turn, relied on alliances with France caland the Soviet Union to counter Gerown man threats. As the year progressed, the however, it became clear that both , reFrance and its ally, Britain, were not rkay prepared to defend Czechoslovakia. There was a desperate desire to avoid ook, a military confrontation with Germany noth– at any price. eavTo keep the peace, British Prime and Minister Neville Chamberlain made rotathree trips during September to see -zor. Hitler: on September 15 he went to the vah, Führer’s mountain retreat at Berchtesgaden; on September 22 he went to a ssor second meeting at Bad Godesberg, not lege far from Cologne; and then, finally, he ssor went to Munich on September 29. In lege each case, he discussed the situation personally with Hitler, offering whatever concessions it would take to stop Germany from going to war. With the third trip, Chamberlain proposed that a four-power conference be convened to settle the issue, and on that final occasion Hitler and Chamberlain, together with Eduard Daladier of France and Benito Mussolini of Italy, met on September 30 in Hitler’s head-

quarters, the Führerbau in the Bavarian capital. (The building is still used today as the Hochschule fur Musik, or Music College.) They agreed that Germany would annex the Sudetenland, with an international commission to decide the future of other disputed areas. The Czech government of Edvard Beneš played no role in these discussions and was simply informed of developments. Two Czech delegates were denied access to the meeting and were kept under virtual house arrest in their hotel until the agreement had been signed. Britain and France then informed the Czechs that they faced two options: they could either resist Germany alone, or acquiesce to the German invasion of their sovereign territory. So that Britain and France would not have to confront the Nazis, this small democratic nation would have to pay the price they demanded and were left to suffer the ultimate punishment for merely existing, as their country was dismembered in tears and sorrow. Before returning to London, Chamberlain paid Hitler a personal visit in his Munich apartment. He took with him a short note prepared earlier in London, declaring that the two nations agreed henceforth to always

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course, they did not – and World War II was set in motion. For the Jews of Czechoslovakia, none of this passed without chilling fear and apprehension. The Sudetenland was gradually occupied between October 1 and October 10, and Jews in the region started feeling the Nazi presence immediately. Persecution began, and synagogues were burned down during the Kristallnacht pogrom of November 9-10, 1938. The full weight of Nazi anti-Semitic laws was imposed on the Czech Jews, and it took little time for the whole region to become the most actively Nazified area within the Third Reich. A frantic search for some sort of haven now took place for the Jews of the Czech lands. By this time, however, with the Evian Conference of earlier in the year a bad memory, the doors of entry for Jews were being closed all over the world – a situation that would only get worse in the year after Munich. 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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2018 Eurovision Song Contest won by Netta Barzilai By Arlene Stolnitz

srael’s first-place win in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, normally held every year in May, and held in Lisbon, Portugal, this year, was a shock to all even though Netta Barzilai’s “Toy” had been touted as a favorite. It was reported that she would sing “Toy” in English except for a few Hebrew phrases. Opposition to even a mention of the Arlene Stolnitz name Jerusalem was apparent during the event, but that didn’t stop the judges from choosing the sassy song with its strong message. Barzilai, Israel’s famous transgender pop singer, exclaimed after the contest, “Thank you for choosing difference, thank you for celebrating diversity.” As an ambitious and determined 25-year-old, Barzilai has an extensive and excellent background in music studies. She has studied at the renowned Rimon School of Music in Ramat HaSharon, Israel, where she specialized in electronic music. Rimon is Israel’s largest independent professional school for the advanced study of jazz, R&B, bebop, rock and pop music. (Florida residents will be interested in knowing Rimon’s internation-

al program includes a course of study in Winter Park, Florida.) Barzilai’s choice of “Toy” is characteristic of the unique artist that she is. It’s not just bop, but a special mix of ethnic Mizrahi with influences from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Known by her stage name Netta, her song is a women’s anthem to female empowerment. The catchy song uses lyrics such as: “Look at me, I’m a beautiful creature/ I don’t care about your modern-time preachers/ Welcome boys, too much noise, I will teach you.” The message, “I am a strong, independent woman,” is an obvious reference to the #MeToo movement. For those brave enough to listen to the song online, Netta clucks like a chicken with noises that are meant to imitate the voices of a coward, a chicken – someone who doesn’t act the way he/she feels and treats you like a toy. Forty-three countries participated in the contest this year with Cyprus and the Czech Republic scoring their highest results ever. The international song competition, established in 1956, is held among the member nations of the European Broadcasting Union and is reportedly the longest-running international television contest with an audience of over 100 million viewers. It is also broadcast in several countries that do not compete such as the

United States, Canada, New Zealand and China. This is Israel’s fourth win at the contest. Familiar to Jewish News readers are songs such as “Hallelujah!” and “Yahad Na’amod” (Together We Stand), past Israeli winners. The Sarasota Jewish Chorale sang “Yahad Na’amod” in its production of “Remembering to Rejoicing” earlier this year. Traditionally, the winner of the contest hosts the competition the following year. Next year’s Eurovision (as it is called) will take place in Jerusalem, which is already causing some consternation among the anti-Israel contingent. According to sources, there is some concern that countries may boycott the event due to the political situation. Another concern involves

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The surprisingly influential Jewish community at the southernmost corner of the United States Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News The Jews of Key West: Smugglers, Cigar Makers, and Revolutionaries (1823-1969), by Arlo Haskell. Sand Paper Press. 208 pages. Deluxe Trade Paperback $24.00.

n seven well-shaped chapters, author Arlo Haskell packs an enjoyable and frequently astonishing history of Key West’s Jewish community. Hearing of the topic, some people will assume that this is a slender thread to spin into a book. However, they would be wrong. Haskell’s research has turned up a considerable amount of information that brings to life 144 years of Jewish involvement in this most idiosyncratic town. The chapters bite off chronological slices of history, each foPhil Jason cusing on the economic and cultural aspects of Jewish life. Thus, the journey begins with a discussion of sailors and merchants in an era of military events, stressing the importance of Key West as a port town, a multilingual place that had an international flair. In the first half of the

nineteenth century, the Jewish community was tiny, hardly a real community. Early Jewish settlers included tailors and clothes merchants. The naval presence brought them customers. During a 20-year span that followed the initial attraction of Jews to Key West, opportunities in a growth industry took hold and swelled the population, including the Cuban and the Jewish population. Samuel Seidenberg “was the first manufacturer to capitalize on the fact that a cigar as good as the Cuban ones could be made in Key West at significantly lower cost.” He constructed a huge factory. His Jewish rivals included M. Myerson, Max Marx, the Pohalski brothers and Julius Ellinger. Haskell’s narrative of the Key West tobacco boom shows how it promoted the town’s economy, attracting investments with its hundreds of employees. The Pohalski brothers built a company corner of town with homes for their workers. Their section of Key West gave rise to dry goods and grocery stores, as well as a drug store and a saloon. These leaders were primarily secular Jews. As he traces the growth of the Jewish presence in Key West, Haskell keeps us in touch with larger issues of the time, including the Civil War and

the Ten Years’ War fought to liberate Cuba from the Spanish Empire. He points out parallels in the ageold Jewish and nineteenth century Cuban struggles for autonomy and independence. Haskell sheds light on the need for Key West’s Jews to form alliances with exiled Cubans who, under the leadership of José Martí, had made Key West their command center. The latter decades of the nineteenth century mark the beginning of a true Jewish community. New Jewish settlers in Key West often continued their European enterprises as peddlers and shopkeepers. Though Key West was ravaged by a fire in 1886, the rebuilding of the town brought new

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opportunities. Abram Wolkowsky and other Eastern European Jews shared religious customs, the experience of exile and the Yiddish language. Slowly, Jewish institutions begin to take hold. Congregation B’nai Zion, still functioning, gives 1887 as its date of origin. The Jewish Alliance’s Key West

chapter emerged in 1891. Its primary concern was to establish a Jewish cemetery, and it did so. As the century wound down, “Jews had become an important and highly visible component of Key West business life.” One of the community leaders, Louis Fine, was not only a successful businessman, but also served as lay leader for religious matters until Key West had its first rabbi. Fine’s grocery store had a lower level used “to store weapons for the [Cuban] rebel army.” Haskell devotes a chapter to exploring the phenomenon of “Jewish Revolutionaries” in the 1890s. The first two decades of the twentieth century witness a strong, thriving Key West Jewish community. The Jewish congregation held services and other activities on the second floor of the Fine family’s hardware store. When Fine was not available, itinerant Rabbi Herman Horowitz handled the community’s religious needs. All kinds of Jewish businesses were set up along and near Duval Street. On top of the Honest Profit House, a clothing store run by the Wolkowsky family, sat the office of the U.S. Immigration Inspector, and through that office many hundreds of Jews took their first steps toward citizenship. Key West rode the wave of nationwide improvements in communication and other technologies. The growing Jewish population was serviced by continued on next page

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Book review...continued from previous page efforts of the Jewish Alliance to find as dangerous was an internal fight that jobs for Jewish immigrants. This iniled to the collapse of Rodof Sholom tiative included relocating immigrants and the emergence of B’nai Zion, first led, in 1909, by Rabbi Moise Marcu from overcrowded New York to various other places around the country, Siegell. in Key West included. By 1905, the JewSiegell was followed in 1914 by conish community reported having 158 Rabbi Gidalyahu “Guy” Mendelson, sh a members. Its members joined efforts to who formed Key West’s first Hebrew nd it reunite Jewish families that had been school. ntury separated. In the 1920s, severe restrictions Jews Louis Fine led the formal establishin U.S. immigration policies created porment of the initial Key West synagogue tumult for would-be Jewish settlers in sible known as Roidef Sulim. Its members Key West and elsewhere. The spirit (or West were primarily Romanian Jews. The spirits) of the time led to new Jewish e of name transformed into Rodeph Shalom businesses – saloons and pool rooms. ders, and then Rodof Sholom. Rabbi Julian Temperance forces brought about the only Shapo traveled from Oregon to be Key constitutional amendment that either man, West’s first ordained rabbi. He helped stopped the flow of alcoholic beverreliestablish the Young Men’s Hebrew Asages or made the sale, transport and d its sociation before relocating to Tampa. use illegal. While they could, Jewish Two powerful hurricanes crippled merchants took a healthy share of the ower Key West and challenged the future of liquor business. the the community and its synagogue. Just Through the 1920s and 1930s, votes enon the

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1950. The Jewish population shared in this resurgence. In 1965, B’nai Zion began building its new, modern home. When it opened in 1969, it ushered in a new age of confidence and a respectful sense of the longstanding Jewish influence in this tiny, dynamic corner of the U.S. Haskell’s dazzling book is beautifully designed with French flaps, foil stamping and printed endsheets. Illustrated with over 100 full-color plates, it includes extensive chapter notes, an index and a bibliography. Reprinted with permission from Florida Weekly. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

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Jews were engaged in smuggling aliens. They were also busy defending themselves against the menace of the Ku Klux Klan and other manifestations of anti-Semitism. Weather disasters continued to threaten. Though several hundred Jews resided in Key West in 1912, the number had shrunk to barely 200 when Rabbi Mendelson left in 1919. A decade later, the community had almost vanished. All of Key West had fallen upon hard times. However, a renaissance was at hand. America’s war effort transformed Key West, once again, into a Navy town. “Hitler opened the Navy Yard,” said Jack Einhorn, a Key West Jew whose military service helped defeat the Nazi powers. It was boom time. The wartime economic growth of Key West led to many new businesses and a population influx, with Key West’s population doubling between 1940 and

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The man who just can’t stop inventing

Nanotech pioneer Prof. Oded Shoseyov has already founded 11 companies based on his inventions. Now he’s on his next: a 4D printing platform to create customized meals. By Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c.org, June 10, 2018

ded Shoseyov’s lackluster grades failed to get him into the undergraduate chemistry program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. So he audaciously persuaded a committee of professors to take a chance on him. It was a good gamble. He would later become a professor of protein engineering and nano-biotechnology at the same university, and one of its most prolific inventors and serial entrepreneurs. Shoseyov, now about to found the 12th company spun out of his research, has a knack for turning crazy concepts into commercially viable products such as printed meals, human collagen, transgenic eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, and a pooper-scooper that turns dog droppings into odorless powdered fertilizer.

“I wasn’t a particularly good student but I was always curious about science. As a kid, I had a chemistry and electronics lab and I built things with my brother,” Shoseyov tells ISRAEL21c from his lab at the Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Science and Genetics at Hebrew University’s Rehovot campus for agriculture, food and environment. He is the eighth generation of his family in Rehovot, a city of 150,000 about 20 kilometers south of Tel Aviv. A major academic and biotech hub, Rehovot also has a rich farming tradition. “My great-grandfather was one of the founders of Rehovot. What is now the main street, Rehov Herzl, was his vineyard,” Shoseyov relates. “We still own a vineyard of about 50 acres. Situated in the middle is a boutique

Prof. Oded Shoseyov with his transgenic tobacco plants (photo by Nati Shohat/FLASH90)

winery, Bravdo, established about 19 polymer on earth. “Cellulose is everywhere,” says years ago.” Shoseyov, whose first breakthrough The name of the winery pays homback in 1993 was developing and clonage to its founding partner, Hebrew ing a protein that binds to cellulose in University Prof. Ben Ami Bravdo, a order to create composite materials. leading scientist of modern viticulture At that point he was naively ready under whom Shoseyov studied for his to publish a paper before patenting PhD on the biochemistry of wine and his invention. Luckily, he mentioned grape flavor. this during a casual lunch with George After a post-doc at the University Aaron, cofounder of an Israeli-Ameriof California at Davis in 1987 to 1990, can pharmaceutical company for which Shoseyov accepted a position with Shoseyov had done some consulting. Hebrew University’s Faculty of AgAlarmed, Aaron put down his fork riculture and founded its first proteinand phoned Yissum, Hebrew Universiengineering lab. ty’s tech-transfer company. He hastily Cellulose is everywhere arranged to get Shoseyov’s protein patFor the past 15 years, Shoseyov has ented before the paper was published, focused on nano-biotech, especially gave the budding scientist $150,000 to nanocellulose. do a proof of concept, promised him This lightweight transparent na4% equity in a commercial venture no-fiber is stronger than steel and has based on his invention, and asked Yisinfinite potential as the basis for supersum to negotiate any licensing agreedurable fabrics, shoes, touchscreens, ments. packaging, paints, buildings, medical “We didn’t even write the agreeimplants and much more. It’s derived ment on a napkin but they fulfilled it,” from plant cellulose, a polysacchaCELEBRATING YEARS ride (sugar) that is the most abundant continued on next page

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ISRAEL21c...continued from previous page enables 4D printing and cooking of says Shoseyov. personalized meals using ingrediCBD Technologies, the proteinent cartridges including one containengineering company founded in Deing calorie-free nanocellulose fiber as cember 1993 as a result of that café a self-assembling binder in place of conversation, merged with FuturaGene starch, eggs, gluten or gelatin. 13 years later and was sold for $100 A wide variety of dishes can be million to Brazilian paper company baked, fried or grilled, and tailored Suzano in 2010. The R&D center reaccording to taste preferences and dimained in Rehovot Science Park. etary restrictions. Printed and cooked Shoseyov’s technology accelerlayer by layer, they can take virtually ates the growth rate of transgenic euany form. calyptus trees used for making paper. “You could make a plant-based (Transgenic plants are enhanced with burger with fries in the middle,” says DNA from other organisms.) Shoseyov. “I’m talking about things that are not possible with regular cooking methods.” In about 18 months he hopes to have beta sites up and running in Israeli workplaces. Hospitals and restaurants may follow. says In the future, he enough visions individual Chef-it clonusers programming the se in machine to prepare food s. in time for the kids to eady come home from school. nting “You could use a smartoned phone app to send a print orge command to each of your merichildren to order exactly hich what they want and need ng. Prof. Oded Shoseyov sampling a product of his Bravdo winery for their personal diet and fork “It was the first commercial transtaste,” he explains. ersi“70 by 70” stilygenic tree ever approved,” says Shoseyov. There’s no question those chemistry pat“I realized it was one thing to do reprofessors at Hebrew University are hed, happy they accepted Oded Shoseyov 00 tosearch and publish a paper, but we can fi nd ways to use the data for economic in 1978. His first year of university, him after his service in the artillery corps, nturebenefit. So I’ve done that now more Shoseyov made the dean’s list. Yis-than 10 times,” he tells ISRAEL21c. Human collagen from tobacco, He has won several awards, augreefood from a printer thored or co-authored more than 180 scientific publications, invented or cogree-Another offshoot of his university laboratory is regenerative medicine cominvented 50 patents, and was recently d it,” pany CollPlant. chosen by the Founders Studio for its Recombinant human collagen fi“70 by 70” feature saluting outstanding bers extracted from Shoseyov’s proIsraelis. prietary transgenic tobacco plants are In addition to overseeing the 20 six times tougher than the body’s own graduate students in his lab, teaching tendons and ligaments. classes and maintaining an active role CollPlant’s first two CE-approved in his businesses, Shoseyov enjoys products are for healing diabetic foot running, mountain biking and singing ulcers and treating tendinitis. in a quartet. “We have now developed a bio“My inspiration is Leonardo da ink based on our collagen that is suitVinci, the most interdisciplinary scienable for use in 3D printing,” Shoseyov tist ever – a chemist and medical docreports, and he has collaborations in tor, engineer and artist,” says Shoseyov, place to develop 3D-printed human the father of a daughter and two sons corneas, kidneys and lungs. from his first marriage and stepfather Meanwhile, Shoseyov is estabof two daughters with his present wife, lishing his 12th company, Chef-it, with Yaeli Pintchuk, a psychologist specialfellow Hebrew University Prof. Ido izing in eating disorders. Braslavsky. Other nanotech companies Shosey“It’s really a revolution,” says ov helped found are SP Nano, Melodea Shoseyov. “For the first time we can (nano-crystalline cellulose from paper print the food and cook it at the same sludge for structural foam, compostime.” ites and adhesives), Valentis Nanotech The Chef-it computerized platform (nano-bio-based transparent films for

September 2018 food packaging and agriculture), Paulee CleanTec (transforming pet and human waste into sterile powdered fertilizer), GemmaCert (fast cannabis plant analysis), Biobetter (producing therapeutic antibodies on tobacco plants), Cannabi-Tech (standardization tools for medical cannabis products) and BondX (environmentally-friendly bio-additives for the paper industry). He also serves on the boards of PlantArcBio and UBQ Materials. Most of his firms’ offices are in Rehovot Science Park. At the two companies headquartered in the North, he delegates more of the responsibilities. “I’m always ready to give my ideas up to other people because I have probably more than I can take care of myself. I believe if you really want to

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take something to the next step, it’s important to collaborate with people from different disciplines,” Shoseyov says. “I’m lucky to work with very good people so it’s not all on my shoulders.” Abigail Klein Leichman is a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c. Prior to moving to Israel in 2007, she was a specialty writer and copy editor at a daily newspaper in New Jersey and has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

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In 2017, over 925,000 people visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. More than 45,000 individuals from around the world participated in online courses, while the Yad Vashem website registered 18.6 million visits. In 2017, Yad Vashem established the Holocaust Remembrance and Heroism Educational Center at the IDF Training Campus in the Negev. Its programs are an integral part of IDF training activities, retelling the story of the Holocaust as a central event in the history of the Jewish people and examining Jewish identity, mutual responsibility, heroism and attachment to the Land of Israel.

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Ten American firefighters arrived in Israel recently to help battle the blazes caused by incendiary kites and balloons launched from Gaza. David Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, visited Sderot’s fire station to thank the American firefighters and their Israeli counterparts cooperating to extinguish the fires. “They demonstrated an amazing solidarity between the American people and the Israeli people,” Friedman said. Another 50 American firefighters are on standby, ready to come, American firefighter Aston Bright said. “Just yesterday, we had two very large fires near Gaza. One we had to call in the bulldozers. We called in the fire planes. We also called in the fire helicopters. It was actually the first time I’ve ever worked with all three of those pieces of equipment at the same time on the same fire.” (i24News)

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A record 2.1 million tourists visited Israel in the first half of 2018, an increase of 19% over last year, the Tourism Ministry said Monday, July 9. (Michael Bachner, Times of Israel)

ISRAEL TO SELL IRON DOME AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM TO ROMANIA

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced recently it had signed a cooperation agreement with Romanian company Romaero to transfer the know-how to enable the production of air defense systems in Romania. The agreement includes the Iron Dome rocket interception system and its naval version, Samson remote controlled weapons stations, and Spike anti-tank missiles. The radar used in the system, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, has already been sold to a number of countries. (Yuval Azulai, Globes)

CYBER WEEK SHOWCASES ISRAEL AS LEADING CYBERPOWER

The Israel Cyber Week conference hosted 8,000 delegates from more than 66 countries. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the delegates, “Israel now receives 20% of the total global private investment in cybersecurity. Given that we are about one-tenth of 1% of the world’s population, we are punching at about 200 times our weight here. My goal eight years ago was to make Israel one of the five leading cyberpowers in the world, and I think we’ve reached that.” Israel’s cybersecurity industry saw exports of $3.8 billion last year and investments of $815 million. Israel has 420 native cybersecurity companies as well as 50 international research and development centers, according to figures cited by Netanyahu. (John Leyden, The Register - UK)

TURKEY’S RISE SPARKS NEW FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ISRAEL AND GREECE

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It’s hard to find a better example of how geopolitical realities trump ideology than the blossoming friendship between Israel and Greece. In the 1980s and 1990s, Greece was among Israel’s harshest critics and a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause. As the leader of Greece’s leftist Syriza party before gaining office in 2015, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called to expel Israel’s ambassador. Today, Tsipras has intensified cooperation with Israel. Turkish President Erdogan’s increasingly hard-line foreign policy, which seeks to project Turkey’s power across the region, threatened both Israel and Greece, uniting them like never before. “We have to keep in mind that to our east we are not neighboring Switzerland or Liechtenstein, but a very nervous and in some cases a very aggressive neighbor,” said Yiannis Bournous, Tsipras’ strategic planning chief. (Yaroslav Trofimov, Wall Street Journal)

IRANIANS DEFY REGIME ON TWITTER, EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL

Israel Foreign Ministry Persian digital media manager Sharona Avginsaz said recently, “During this week our Twitter page reached 2.5 million Iranians. There were tens of thousands of tweets with the hashtag #WeStandWithIsrael, each stating their individual positions on why they love Israel.” One Iranian wrote, “Our history is bound together. Our values have the same root. The Hebrew Bible was compiled in its final form under the patronage of the Persian Achaemenid continued on next page

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BRIEFS continued from previous page empire, the Babylonian Talmud under the patronage of the Persian Sassanid empires. We are brothers.” “Iranians are always writing to us that they love Israel, that they don’t want their regime to use their money to support Hamas and Hizbullah,” Avginsaz said. (Times of Israel)

SMART FENCE TO PROTECT NEW EILAT AIRPORT

A smart fence capable of stopping Kornet missiles has been completed at Israel’s newest civilian airport in Eilat – the Ilan and Assaf Ramon International Airport – set to open in March 2019. The fence, which extends along the Jordanian border, features detection technology to ensure that planes are protected from all types of threats. (Anna Ahronheim, Jerusalem Post)

ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY MAKES IMPACT AT SOCCER WORLD CUP

Israeli fire and smoke detection systems produced by Matael contributed to the security of hundreds of thousands of World Cup spectators in the huge stadiums in the Russian cities of Volgograd and Nizhny Novograd. Israel’s LiveU deployed 300 transmission units for use by broadcast crews to enable the transmission of live broadcasts over cellular networks. LiveU had signed agreements with Russian mobile operators to ensure fast connectivity and smooth and stable transmissions. (Xinhua - China)

MISS IRAQ VISITS JERUSALEM, IS PRAISED FOR HER BRAVERY

Sarah Idan, Iraq’s representative at the 2017 Miss Universe pageant – whose Instagram photo last year with her Israeli counterpart forced her family to flee the country – was cheered and hugged by shoppers at Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market during her recent visit to Israel. Idan, who lives in the U.S., said, “I don’t think Iraq and Israel are enemies... There are a lot of Iraqi people who don’t have a problem with Israel or with the Jewish people. There are a lot of Iraqi people on my side, and I believe they are happy I am here.” One Israeli woman told her, “Thank you for being so brave, you are an inspiration to all the women in the world.” (Times of Israel)

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ISRAELI MILITARY OFFICERS HAVE NO REGRETS OVER USE OF LETHAL FORCE AT GAZA PROTESTS

A senior IDF commander supervising a team of Israeli snipers at the Gaza border spoke of their mission to stop Palestinians coming through the thin fence that separates Gaza from Israel. “Was there an option where we could stop them cutting the fence and coming into Israel without using a lethal weapon? The answer is no,” he said. “They have a hard and deep hatred of Israel and if they came into Israel I think there is no question of what they are going to do.” Israeli military officers expressed no regrets over their decision to use live bullets. They spoke instead of pride in their troops and in the success of their military mission: no Palestinians made it through the fence and no Israeli soldiers or civilians were killed or injured. They voiced frustration at what they considered knee-jerk criticism of their use of live fire by people who did not understand the situation on the ground. Major J. described one incident when shots began to ring out as the Palestinian crowd surged in front of the fence. “They started shooting on our positions,” he said. Militants opened fire with handguns and Kalashnikov rifles from a Hamas outpost and a rubbish dump directly facing the Israelis, as well as from the middle of the crowd. The gun battle lasted for 25 minutes. One Druze infantry battalion commander said the men under his command had 20 explosives – grenades, Molotov cocktails, improvised bombs – thrown at them each week of the protests. (Raf Sanchez, Telegraph - UK)

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40 years as an ordained rabbi From the Bimah Rabbi Harold F. Caminker Jewish Congregation of Venice

orty years ago: In June 1978, at the historic Plum Street Temple in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, I received my rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Forty is a significant number in Jewish lore, given the number of years our people wandered in the wilderness of Sinai. I vividly

recall Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, the HUC college president, asking my classmates and me if we were prepared to become “rabbis in Israel.” My treasured s’micha (ordination certificate) hangs on my office wall proclaiming that I am “authorized to perform all Rabbinical functions in the name of God and Israel.” I have many memories of that day, of course, of the service itself (Anne Frank’s father was the guest of honor), of celebrating with my family and friends (including both of my parents; mom died 11 years ago), of the exhilaration that came along with the realization that I had finally achieved my greatest professional goal: I was a rabbi! My thesis advisor, the revered Dr. Jacob Rader Marcus, who lived to the

A history of immigration From the Bimah Rabbi Stephen L. Sniderman Temple Beth Israel

hen I hear about children forcibly separated from parents, and parents forcibly separated from children, I identify with the parents and with the children. Some of you reading this are immigrants yourselves. Many more are children or grandchildren of immigrants brought up with stories of immigration. The history of the Jews is a history of immigration as is the history of the

United States and, in reality, the history of the world. Migration was often motivated by a desire to find a better life, especially when population in the “old country” limited opportunities. Migration was not always voluntary. The example of slaves from Africa comes to mind first. We know about significant “population exchanges” in the twentieth century: Greeks and Turks, Poles and Ukrainians, Indians and Pakistanis, Jews from the Arab world and Arabs from what is now Israel. The goal of many migrants is to settle in the United States and get a Green Card. Each wave of immigrants faced discrimination from the previous wave. Jews have not been innocent. Sephardi Jews looked down upon Ashkenazi Jews. German Jews hoped to modernize and civilize the Ostjuden, the East European Jews, who in their turn didn’t seem to like the German

age of just a few months shy of 100, gave me a bear hug I shall never forget. And off I went, inspired by and rooted in Jewish tradition, and hopeful about my opportunity to do good, constructive and meaningful work in the Jewish world. Twenty-five years later, in 2003, along with a smaller number of my classmates, I became a Doctor of Divinity, accepting the honor bestowed upon rabbis who have served the Jewish community for 25 years. This time, the college president read a description of the work each of us has done as a rabbi. The bright crimson and yellow academic hood was carefully arranged over my shoulders. In these intervening 40 years, I have been blessed to do the type of work that still excites me, still inspires

and motivates – and sometimes frustrates me – but always reminds me of my place in the chain of rabbis andBy R teachers who have contributed to the Jewish world for thousands of years. One thing is different now, however. I am keenly aware that I have not fully achieved my goal of more than 40 years. I am still working every day to bring, through Torah, depth and meaning into our lives and to make this world of ours kinder and more just. I am blessed and I am thankful. Fulﬁlled are those who walk in simplicity, guided by the Mystery. Content are those who are mindful of what is important. And go forward with an open heart. ~ Psalm 119: 1-2

Jews who started to come here in the thirties. We are now faced with the challenge of large numbers coming across the southern border, a challenge exacerbated by negative stereotypes and fearmongering. I want to say that we should not be surprised. When there was a large migration of Jews to the United States a century ago, we were accused of taking away jobs and being, by our very nature, criminal. The Charlottesville chant, as I recall it, was, “The Jews will not replace us.” It’s certainly frightening. It isn’t anything new. Not all those who cross the southern border are doing so illegally. It is legal to apply for asylum. With regard to those labelled “illegal,” we Jews should never forget how many times we needed to leave one place illegally and/or enter another illegally just to

save our lives. We Jews, and everyone else for that matter, need to be careful with our comparisons. Some object to comparing what is happening now with events in Nazi Europe. To be sure, we are not dealing with mass murder. But the Nazis, the Soviets and many others broke up families and deported those they didn’t like. When we hear arguments about the rights of immigrants, the rights of those who come here without the proper documentation, the rights of parents and the rights of children, I want to change the focus. I certainly support those rights. Without getting into a debate as to what those rights exactly are, I prefer to emphasize our obligation – our obligation to keep people safe, our obligation to keep parents and children together.

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When you can’t ﬁnd the key

frusme of andBy Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, Community Chaplain the fter a long day in the synaWhat is the meaning of this parears. gogue it was time for Neilah. able? What truth did the rebbe want to ever. The Hasidim grew still. An disclose? Perhaps it is that over time ful-expectant silence enveloped the sancwe can become locked up emotionally, n 40tuary as the sainted rebbe strode to the socially and spiritually. Conditioned ay tolectern to offer a short story to conclude patterns of thinking and acting can deeanYom Kippur. tach us from who we, more genuinely, this A man had once were. . a trunk, he reAnother interpretation is that like lated, that held the man in the story, many of us think keepsakes from that the key to being able to claim a throughout his good harvest of our lives is only a matlife. The items ter of time. If we wait long enough, it were reminders will eventually occur. But we can run t. of the man’s most out of time expecting this to happen. Rabbi Jonathan R Katz valued experiSo, sometimes we have to break the ences. One day he received a visitor lock by boldly taking the initiative to who requested to see the trunk’s conconsider and then actively seek what tents. His host readily agreed. we truly want from the years we have However, he hadn’t opened the left to live. trunk in a long time and couldn’t recall Breaking through can lead to where the key was hidden. He grew breaking out. What previously seemed yone like only narrow horizons for future refulquite frustrated after searching through fulfillment can open onto broad vistas ct todrawers, underneath his bed and in every cupboard to no avail. He then of awareness and opportunity. with looked under the carpets, in the botNeilah refers to the locking of the , we Gates of Repentance at the end of Yom Buttoms of his shoes and even in the flowerpots. But, the key did not turn up. Kippur. The service marks the last ophers The man then excused himself to portunity on our holiest day of the year hose ask neighbors if they’d come across a to make teshuva, to turn away from the stray, unclaimed key. None had. Then self-thwarting ways that keep us from bout his guest announced he’d have to leave being fully inscribed in the Book of ts of Life. rop-soon to return home. “I know it’s here The key to opening these locking rentssomewhere,” the man replied. “I guess I’ll just have to wait until it comes to gates is not to be found anywhere but nt to me, until I remember where I hid it. If in our own selves. God is close to the pport brokenhearted because sincere contria de-not, then I’ll have to go all the way to Warsaw to fi nd a locksmith who can tion possesses the power to break the are, open it. They don’t make trunk locks locks that stay us from our most auon – thentic, redemptive life paths. , ourlike these anymore. What else can I do?” Of course, breaking a lock is never dren Without uttering a word, the visisubtle. That’s exactly why there are tor went outside where he found a large times in life we must do it. rock. He presented it to his host, sayRabbi Jonathan R. Katz serves as a ing, “Here, break the lock.” So the man Community Chaplain and Director took the rock and broke the lock. His of JFCS’s Jewish Healing Program, Yom Kippur message concluded, the a partnership between The Jewish rebbe withdrew from the lectern and Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and returned to his seat. JFCS of the Suncoast.

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The Palestinian Authority after Abbas

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By Rabbi Howard A. Simon

ahmoud Abbas, the president cases, killed. of the Palestinian National The world is left to wonder how Authority, is 83 years old long the Palestinian people will acand has been in and out of the hospicept such treatment before they revolt tal for several months. He has nothing against such practices. If revolts take to do with the United States, its place and Abbas and president or those who are workhis fellow rulers are ing to develop a peace treaty beousted, who will tween his people and Israel. follow in their footIn June, President Abbas steps? Right now, sent his security forces to Gathere is no mechaza’s Al-Manama Square, in the nism in place to promiddle of Ramallah, where hunvide for either the dreds of Palestinians, including transition of power academic leaders, intellectuals or for elections. and civil society figures, joined What does exist are Rabbi Howard A. Simon with likeminded fellow counnumerous bodies desirous of gaining greater authority. trymen protesting Abbas’s policy of punishing Gaza by forcing collective They include Fatah (a political party), economic sanctions. The attacks on the PLO (a movement that comes to the demonstrators were vicious and the fore at various times) and the Palesbrutal. The reality today is that anytinian Authority, now in control thanks to the support of Abbas. Those leading one criticizing Abbas, Fatah or the actions of the Palestinian Authority will these groups range in age between 60 be punished, imprisoned or, in many and 80, while 70 percent of the Pales-

tinians residing in the West Bank and Gaza, are 29 or younger. The younger people are frustrated by the actions of their leaders. They want change. They want more concern given to solving the domestic problems that are rampant in the land. They want to find an end to the turmoil that separates Israel and the Palestinians. They want to see the government become more concerned about delivering basic services to the people and putting an end to the poverty and unemployment that exists throughout the area. Change will come. Abbas, who has led the country for 13 years after being elected to serve a four-year term, will soon be forced to step aside. The problem is there is no political figure attractive enough to garner the support of the electorate. More serious problems will arise in the post-Abbas era. Problems will challenge both the Arab world and

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its border. What is so stunning is the international reaction to all of this. Think about it. If there were tens of thousands of people looking to attack your border fence, and you had a terrorist group providing guidance on how best to kill innocent civilians inside your country once the border fence was broken, what would you do? What would the United States do? What would any country do?... Israel has acted with more restraint than just about any other country would under those same conditions. It’s true.”

COMMENTARY BRIEFS HALEY: “THE U.S. HAS NO MORAL DUTY TO BE NEUTRAL BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG”

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Gaza are anything but peaceful. If they were peaceful, there would be no burning tires, there would be no Molotov cocktails, there would be no flaming swastika kites flying into Israel burning thousands of acres of land. And of course, if this was a peaceful movement, there would not be hundreds of rockets fired from Gaza into Israel.”  “Like any country would do, Israel has responded to the violence at

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Israel. As the world waits to see what direction the Palestinians will go, the threat of armed conflict between a variety of parties reigns supreme. Those wishing to succeed Abbas will come forward and will do all they can to influence their countrymen. They will seek the support of one and all, but how will they govern a people that feels so deprived in so many ways? The reality is that these are troubling times for a people suffering in so many ways. The threat of a disruption of life in the Middle East is real. Worry, fear and doubt are in abundance. We watch, we wait and we wonder. Rabbi Howard A. Simon is the founding chair of the Robert and Esther Heller Community Relations Committee, formerly known as the Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative.

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 “The United States has no moral duty to be neutral between right and wrong. On the contrary, we have a moral duty to take sides, even when that means standing alone. Being silent has never been something I was good at... The top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat – bless his heart – recently had some advice for me. He told me I just needed to ‘shut up.’ I responded by saying, ‘Mr. Erekat, I will always be respectful, but I will not shut up.’”  “[At the UN] our approach on Israel is tied together by one major idea. The idea that runs through all of it is the simple concept that Israel must be treated like any other normal country. We demand that Israel not be treated like some sort of temporary provisional entity or pariah. It cannot be the case that only one country in the world doesn’t get to choose its capital city.”  “It cannot be the case that the Human Rights Council has a standing agenda item for only one country. It cannot be the case that only one set of refugees throughout the world is counted in a way that causes the number to grow literally forever. It cannot be the case that in an organization with 193 countries, the United Nations spends half of its time attacking only one country.”  “Our demand for fairness for Israel is actually a demand for peace. The UN’s bias against Israel has long undermined peace, by encouraging an illusion that Israel will go away. Israel is not going to go away. When the world recognizes that, then peace becomes possible. It becomes possible because all sides will be dealing with realities, not fantasies. Fantasies encourage absolutist demands. When realities are accepted, then compromise becomes possible. When the reality of Israel’s existence is accepted, both sides will become freed to achieve a durable peace.” (UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Mission to the UN)

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By Sara Steinmetz

osher law dictates what we can and cannot eat. Hence, when shopping at the supermarket with young kids in tow, it was usually easy for me to avoid their nagging at the candy aisle by saying “It’s not kosher.” There is a funny story that has gone around in Chabad circles for some time of a woman telling her young child at the checkout counter that he could not have the candies because they were not kosher. A Chabad Rebbetzin witnessing the interaction introduced herself, and welcomed her to join Chabad for an upcoming event. Interestingly enough, the mother said that she was not Jewmoralish and that she often heard other Jewrightish mothers saying “It’s not kosher” to wetheir children, which stopped the nagides,ging for candy immediately. As a redingsult, she decided to use that technique! been Judaism provides us with a strucTheture of what is acceptable regarding Saebfood, relationships, business ethics, ently STAY CONNECTED told I reat, I will

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Shabbat, respect for others and more. The Torah’s guidelines assure that we cannot just be brash, indulgent or impulsive on a whim. Judaism, with its myriad rules, provides self-discipline. From a young age, children are taught that they cannot have dairy after they eat meat, and that not every candy has a kosher symbol. The ingrained habit of knowing that I can’t indulge in social media on Shabbat, or that I cannot eat a cheeseburger, although my other friends do, is something that strengthens self-discipline and selfcontrol. We live in an era where overindulging children and immediate gratification are common phenomena. As we just started a new academic year and a new Jewish year is just a few days away, it may be worthwhile to take a few moments to engage in self-introspection. Does your wallet open up for excessive extras for your child? Do you find yourself easily swiping your credit card at your child’s incessant demands for new shoes, clothes, a backpack and the like? I still can’t adjust to the notion of teens or college kids effortlessly swiping their parents’ credit card at a whim, although I hear that this has become somewhat of a norm.

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Are you buying “stuff” for your kids like certain high-end electronic or high-end fashion items just because “everyone else” has them? Do you find yourself conceding to the consistent gnawing of endless requests? Today we are fortunate to live in better economic times than perhaps 50-60 years ago, and almost everything is more easily accessible, either within a short drive or through the internet. Yet, perhaps in a desire to provide your children with more than you had, you find yourself overindulging them. If you do, know that you are not alone. Sometimes parents might feel that overindulgence can be validated to help a child fit in, or to compensate for time not spent with a child, like when a parent is unwell, or the child is facing an unforeseen sorrowful moment. In these circumstances a parent might make an assessment of a given situation. Occasionally, if it is wellthought-out rather than impulsive, an indulgence can help, rather than hinder, a child’s overall growth toward becoming a well-rounded, responsible and self-disciplined adult. As we start a new Jewish year, and we take on resolutions to enhance our character and family life, I want to remind parents that at every stage and every age, regular and consistent overindulgence can create children who lack coping skills and self-discipline, and who frequently suffer from dependency and unhappiness when they don’t get what they want. The “best parent” award goes to the one who educates his or her child for future encounters or challenges, rather than indulging him or her with every wish, plea or demand. I’m not claiming to have never

overindulged my children, but as long as it’s not the norm and is used more as a reward rather than submitting to every whim, I believe there is less harm. More than “things,” children need our love, guidance, support and the knowledge that we care about their overall well-being and health. Indulgence (rather than overindulgence) with these attributes will certainly help shape your child into a young man or woman who does not possess a sense of entitlement, and who is capable of dealing with life’s disappointments. He or she is likeable, self-sufficient and respectful. Jewish values speak considerably about the rewards of giving versus receiving. The concepts of tikkun olam (achieving a perfect world through acts of giving) and gemilut chassadim (performing deeds of kindness) reinforce the Jewish way of life. Implementing more giving and sharing with others has the power to instill a sense of positivity that can override the “gimmees,” thus further enhancing our objectives to be less overindulgent and help shape our children to follow Torah values. Let’s commit to remembering that the Torah provides an authentic and longlasting way to instill in our children a good sense of self-control and self-discipline, and that by adding Torah principles to your way of life, it can further enhance your efforts to raise children who exemplify perseverance and the ability to cope in the face of hardship. Wishing you and yours a Shana Tova – a year blessed with goodness, kindness and children who bring you immeasurable nachas and joy! Sara Steinmetz is the education director at Chabad of Sarasota.

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The Gan at Temple Sinai Summer Camp prepares for kindergarten

he Gan at Temple Sinai participates in the Florida statewide Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) that prepares children for kindergarten. Children who start at The Gan as early as 15 months old begin learning age-appropriate skills to prepare and develop the tools to be successful in school. The skills they learn continue through the final year at The Gan in VPK.

Year after year, Gan children exceed expectations across the board in the Florida statewide prekindergarten assessments with some of the highest average scores for the state. After The Gan’s moving up ceremony in May, many of the graduating class stayed on for kindergarten readiness camp. This fun, interactive extended-learning camp is offered every summer. The Gan students enjoy them-

Youth Shabbat programs at Temple Beth Sholom

oung families are welcome to join us for Youth Shabbat programs at Temple Beth Sholom. Have you been wanting to attend Saturday morning Shabbat services, but are not sure that your active little one will be able to sit for the entire service? Temple Beth Sholom offers programming for youths on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Parents can attend the regular Shabbat services while their children enjoy the youth programming, or parents are welcome to join the children’s activities as we engage the youngsters in age-appropriate activities as they participate in Shabbat. Melissa Werbow leads the Shabbat Shaboom group for infants though 7 years of age, with a mixture of songs, blessings and stories from the Torah – all geared toward our youngest learners, with a snack provided. Evie Shen-Tal guides the Youth Havurah on Shabbat mornings as she celebrates Shabbat with children in grades 2 through 6, with activities to prepare them for a life of Judaism.

New faces are always welcome as we share in the tradition of Shabbat with our young ones. If you’d like to sign up for our emails regarding the exciting Temple Beth Sholom youth programming events, please call the temple office at 941.955.8121.

selves while participating in reviewing readiness skills that include literacy, writing, creative thinking and math. They strengthen their number concept skills, and through the development of phonological awareness skills, some have begun to read! These young Gan students do not even realize how much they are learning because they are having such a great time in summer camp. After all, it is still camp. One mother was excited to report, “It is unbelievable what they have learned.” Laura Freedman, Director of Early Childhood Education, says that these kids are proud that they can do so much by the end of the summer because of what they have learned at camp. The children feel confident and excited when moving up to kindergarten because of their invaluable education from The Gan.

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Zara Bermudez and Maximus Dumbaugh as storybook characters

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Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center campers enjoy a special summer

t was another summer of learning and fun for the young campers of the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center (SSELC) at Temple Emanu-El. “The summer camp was designed around weekly units, such as Oceans, Circus, Camping, The Places We Go, Bugs, and Little Chef, that are of particular interest to preschool-age students,” SSELC director Elaine Sharrock explained. “In the classroom, the children and teachers read stories about each theme and provided different art projects. For example, during Ocean Week, campers made jellyfish, suncatchers and coffee filter stingrays, and discussed creatures that lived in the sea. For Camping Week, they created tents and binoculars, drew a map and went on a bear hunt!” SSELC campers also benefitted from wonderful STEM projects led by Sarasota Middle School science instructor Jason Sharrock, who tailored concepts and experiments to the camp’s themes – from making saltwater, an “ocean in a bottle,” slime and kinetic sand, to crafting catapults and

using digital microscopes. “Science concepts related to the weekly themes were presented, and then the students would participate in hands-on science experiments to reinforce these concepts,” he said. “However, most im-

Science instructor Jason Sharrock and campers get ready to catapult a marshmallow through the “ring of ﬁre”

My CTeen Heritage Quest trip

By Eva Bella Serebro Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

n July, I had the privilege of participating in the CTeen Heritage Quest program along with 21 other Jewish girls from around the world. The trip included one week in Poland and two weeks in Israel. In school, I learned about the Holocaust, but I never thought I would be standing in a place where millions of our ancestors were murdered. Seeing through my own eyes and hearing stories in a horrifying place made an incredible impact on me and made me feel in a way I cannot fully explain. The fact that we Jews were able to walk in and walk out of a concentration camp still amazes me and makes me feel good knowing that the Jewish people will never be destroyed and we will always stick together. Am Yisrael Chai! On display in Auschwitz is a large book with numerous names of people

Eva Bella in Poland

portantly, the students were exposed to this material in a fun way to create a lifelong interest in science.” SSELC campers also participated in “Stretch and Grow” with Ms. Heather, a certified youth group fitness

instructor, as well as special Friday programs, which included Shabbat celebrations, water play and pizza! For more information about the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center at Temple Emanu-El, please call 941.377.8074.

Brooke Harris loves camp at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center at Temple Emanu-El

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Eva Bella with the CTeen Heritage Quest group at the Western Wall

who were murdered just for being Jewish. Our tour guide asked us to find our last name in the book, take a picture of it, and see if any names were familiar to our family. I was practically certain that there wouldn’t be any Serebros. Flipping through the pages and seeing my last name was shocking to me. When we landed in Israel, I couldn’t believe I was actually there. I was so excited. Everyone around me on the plane was clapping, crying and was as excited as I was. I had an amazing experience. I never wanted to leave. When I was younger and learned about Israel, I couldn’t imagine I would visit Israel, and here I am, writing about my wonderful experience in the Holy Land. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to take part in this amazing trip thanks to a scholarship provided by The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, and to Sara and Ella Steinmetz for their support and guidance. I am also grateful to my parents for allowing me to join this amazing and ever-memorable trip.

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Camp Gan Israel at Chabad SRQ By Sara Steinmetz

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or two weeks this summer, campers attending Chabad of Sarasota’s Camp Gan Israel had an amazingly enjoyable experience. Amid the typical fun, campers were the recipients of the component significant to parents, that of Jewish integration and ru’ach (Jewish camp spirit). For myself, what I enjoyed seeing most was how friendships were nurtured, and how kids were so genuinely happy with camp activities which you

for other kids to win, and not feeling beat when they were out of a game, brought me a true feeling of exhilaration. Observing children who readily use the notorious “B word” – BORING – enjoy classic, time-honored fun, games, art, hunts and the like, is sincerely exciting on many levels. Often times we find that today’s kids lack patience, and when I get a glimpse of the finer traits in our young generation, I feel entirely at peace. “Thank you” campers at Camp Gan Israel for giving me a summer to remember forever!

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Sarasota native returns to teach at Community Day School

ewish educator Amanda Glucklich, who was born and raised in Sarasota, has traveled far and wide but has now returned home to Sarasota to assist with the agricultural science program, teach preschoolers and bolster afterschool programming at the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School. Glucklich brings a diverse and unique skill set to her new post at the school: small-scale organic farming, infant to adult farm education, cooking kosher food, animal husbandry, medicinal herb integration, beekeeping,

homesteading skills, event planning and management, and program development and facilitation. She has been charged with seamlessly integrating Community Day’s Judaic curriculum with the agricultural science program. Glucklich, who earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies at the University of North Florida, has participated in the Young Judaea Year Course and served as advisor for B’nai B’rith. She has been a YAD Ambassador, an Adamah Fellow at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and, most recently, a farm educator and pro-

Temple Beth Sholom youth groups update

emple Beth Sholom youth groups are planning for a year of exciting events. USY has a newly-elected board, which will help ensure a year of exciting, fun-filled opportunities for the high school students. Temple Beth Sholom youth groups have organized a High Holiday Project that will take place on Wednesday, September 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All youth groups (Chalutzim, Kadima and USY) will meet for pizza and to prepare the Hunger Drive bags to give out on Rosh Hashanah. Temple Beth Sholom distributes the Hunger Drive

bags during the High Holidays to collect non-perishable food items for All Faiths Food Bank and JFCS of the Suncoast. TBS youth groups will also prepare the apple and honey bags they give out on Rosh Hashanah. Any youth who is not currently involved at Temple Beth Sholom and would like to join in this mitzvah project, can contact Kelly Nester in the temple office at 941.955.8121 for more information. We welcome new faces! Feel free to stop in and check out our youth group events any time during the year!

gram coordinator at the Boulder Jewish Community Center. She has also been a JOFEE (Jewish, Outdoor, Food, Farming and Environmental Education) Fellow, creating and implementing cooking and farming education programs for all ages, and developing farm-based curricula through a Jewish lens. “Growing up in Sarasota laid the foundation for my Jewish journey, and there’s something uniquely special about moving back to my hometown and having the opportunity to give back,” said Glucklich. “I am excited to

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Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year; start of the Ten Days of Penitence. The first two days are observed as full holidays.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Tot Shabbat Jewish New Year’s Party

Chabad of Venice Open House

Celebrate Shabbat and get ready for Rosh Hashanah with young Jewish and interfaith families at this welcoming, festive celebration. In addition to playground time, bagels and age-appropriate Shabbat prayers, songs and movement, we’ll enjoy a scavenger hunt, a family tour of the Temple Emanu-El sanctuary with a special visit with the Torah scrolls, and more meaningful Rosh Hashanah fun. This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. at 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997.

Looking to join a vibrant Jewish community? Check out the wide array of Adult Education classes, volunteer programs, religious services as well our Hebrew School of the Arts. Come visit our annual Open House at 10:00 a.m. at Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Ln., Venice. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

Shabbat Shaboom and Youth Havurah For infants through grade 2, join Melissa Werbow for Shabbat Shaboom for an age-appropriate Shabbat program including songs, blessings and stories from the Torah. Snack provided. For students in grades 3 through 7, join Evie Shen-Tal for an engaging youth Shabbat service and learning. A Kiddush luncheon follows these programs. New faces are always welcome. Shabbat Shaboom and Youth Havurah take place from 11:00 a.m. to noon on September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomﬂ.org.

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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. His topic will be “Days of Guilt or Days of Love?” One of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism, Rabbi Jacobson is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Jewish world today, lecturing to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences, 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 Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Ln., Venice. For more information, please contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@ chabadofvenice.com.

Join us after the Saturday Shabbat service and Kiddush luncheon, at approximately 12:45 p.m., for a lively discussion series. Topics: September 1 – “Are We (Still) God’s Chosen People?” and September 15 – “What is Expected of Non-Jews (The Noahide Laws)?” No charge. Join us at Temple Beth Sholom, Multi-Purpose Room, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomﬂ.org.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Chabad Kaplan Preschool Pre-Rosh Hashanah Party Chabad of Sarasota’s Kaplan Preschool invites children ages 2-5 and their parents to a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota 7700 Beneva Road. Aside from tasting apples with honey, there will be lots of crafts and games, and the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful fully-engaged morning with your child. Although this program is oﬀered free of charge to the community, advance reservations are necessary by calling the Chabad oﬃce at 941.925.0770 or via email to sara@chabad ofsarasota.com.

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Mah Jongg at Temple Beth Israel Join us on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for mah jongg games for beginners who want to improve their game and ask questions in a casual environment. Temple Beth Israel is located at 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key. The cost is $10 per class; free for TBI members. For more information, call the temple oﬃce at 941.383.3428 or email maryannbrady@ theparadisecenter.org.

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UNUSUAL MOMENTS OF JEWISH HISTORY FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting October 5 (Eight weeks)

The history of the Jews covering more than 3500 years is simply too voluminous to study in eight weeks, yet there are many outstanding moments worth reviewing. The feud of the ages between the Jews and the Church has fascinated historians recounting events that occurred over the 500 years between the time of the Maccabees and Constantine traverse bringing them to all four corners of the globe? This course will focus on mostly unknown and highly specialized events of Jewish history. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

THE HISTORY OF THE JEWS OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL MONDAYS 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Starting October 15 (Eight weeks)

This course will explore Iberian Jewish history and Sephardic culture. When and where did Sephardic Jewry emerge? Who were the first to arrive? As Jews were dispersed to other countries following the Expulsion in 1492, Sephardic Jewry flourished and adapted to new surroundings. Key personalities of that era will be reviewed. There has been a recent buzz about the many Crypto-Jews or conversos who are tracing their origins through DNA testing. These B’nei Anusim, looking back to the generations of Jews who settled and flourished in Spain and Portugal, are rejoining the Jewish fold. What did they discover compelling them to opt in? Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

CONTEMPORARY JEWISH PHILOSOPHERS TUESDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting October 16 (Eight weeks)

Students have asked me to introduce them to the oft-quoted Jewish thinkers and philosophers of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Names like Heschel, Fackenheim, Kaplan, Plascow, Hauptman, Soloveichik, Freud and Schneerson are but a few of the many Jewish thinkers who have shaped our Jewish views of ethics, Torah, and humanity. This is an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the most popular and profound philosophers of our age whose names and quotes appear frequently in books and articles. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60. Inquire about multi-course discounts. Scholarships are also available. Classes are held at The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life on The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Road, 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.

All are welcome to join in our weekly game of mah jongg. Bring your friends, meet new friends and have a great time! Snacks are provided. Games take place from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, Multi-Purpose Room, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Cost: $2 for TBS members; $3 for nonmembers. New participants are always welcome. We meet all summer, and lessons are provided for beginners. For more information, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@ templebethsholomﬂ.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Hebrew School of the Arts The Hebrew School of the Arts has a particular focus on educating children through art, music and drama, enabling them to experience the ideas and ideals which are taught in a relevant and artistic manner. Additionally, we oﬀer the Aleph Champ program, a detailed curriculum geared toward learning the Hebrew language. The school, which is for ages 3-13, is located at Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Ln., Venice. Scholarships available. For more information, please contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class at Temple Beth Sholom Join Rabbi Michael Werbow for an educational experience with a focus on prayers, customs, Hebrew literacy, Jewish rituals, holidays, chanting and more. If you are an adult who did not have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony for some reason, this class is for you! Classes meet from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, September 5, 12 and 26 at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. There is no cost. New participants are always welcome. Please let us know if you plan on attending. For more information, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@ templebethsholomﬂ.org.

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

“Minding Your Own Business: The Theme of the High Holy Days” Introspection or self-reﬂection is the theme of the High Holy Days. In other words, our main business during the High Holy Days is to mind our own business and review how we conduct business with our Creator and our fellow man. Where are our business practices faulty, fraudulent, deceitful or otherwise unworthy of the potential for goodness that each of us holds? When we are minding our own business, there is no time for harming our family and community. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per student; healthy kosher foods included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

Jewish Women’s Circle Mikvah Shower The Jewish Women’s Circle and Ricki Rubin of The Ladies’ Mikvah Fundraising Committee are throwing a Mikvah Shower to furnish the mikvah with beautiful accessories and accents. Please note the Mikvah Shower is for women only. Feel free to invite your friends to join us at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Ricki Rubin. Please bring a gift from the registry in lieu of admission. Visit www.chabadofbradenton.com/mikvahregistry. To RSVP or for more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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Zumba & Pilates at Temple Beth Israel Join us on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key. Begin with a Latin dance-inspired workout designed especially for seniors, then improve your core strength and endurance with Pilates. The cost is $10 for 30 or 60 minutes; free for Temple Beth Israel members. For more information, call the temple oﬃce at 941.383.3428 or email maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org.

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AT YOUR SERVICE This year enjoy a VERY sweet Rosh Hashanah at Chabad of Sarasota with a condensed 2 hour service from 10-12 including New Year sermon, Shofar ceremony, Mussaf prayers and a chocolate truffles and coffee station available throughout the services.

Chug Ivri (Advanced Hebrew Circle) at TBS If you are interested in keeping up your spoken Hebrew skills, this ongoing informal study group is right for you. Read Israeli newspapers, chat with friends, have a good time – in Hebrew! There is no cost. New participants are always welcome. Join us from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Temple Beth Sholom, Idelson Library, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomﬂ.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Bridge Lessons at Temple Beth Israel Join us on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a step-by-step guide to upgrade your Bridge skills. Temple Beth Israel is located at 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key. The cost is $10 per class; free for TBI members. For more information, please call the temple oﬃce at 941.383.3428 or email maryannbrady@theparadisecenter.org.

High Holiday services and events will take place on the following dates: Erev Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 9 Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 10-11 Yom Kippur Eve: Sept. 18 Yom Kippur: Sept. 19

Please contact the area’s temples for their specific schedules and more information. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 A Taste of Rosh Hashanah Celebrate the first night of Rosh Hashanah with family and friends at the Rosh Hashanah Buffet and Community Reception at 7:45 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. The buffet will take place immediately after services and will feature delicious foods customarily eaten on Rosh Hashanah. Suggested donation: $18. To RSVP (by Sunday, September 2) or for more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Rosh Hashanah Pray & Play Junior Congregation On Rosh Hashanah (Monday & Tuesday, September 10 & 11) 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, call 941.925.0770 or email sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 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.

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afternoons from 1:00–4:00 pm on the Federation Campus \Please make reservations by logging onto (582 McIntosh Road). www.chabadofsarasota.com or calling 925-0770 Open•to No membership is required Nointermediate prior knowledge necessary No Jew will be denied due to bridge lack of finances and advanced players. For more information, call Bob Satnick All services are held at Chabad Center: 7700 Beneva Road. Sarasota, FL 34238 at 941.538.3739

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Yom Kippur Services & Retreat at The Ramada Hotel Venezia 425 US 41 Bypass N, Venice

September 18-19, 2018

To join Chabad of Venice for the High Holidays is to enjoy an inspiring synthesis of delights for body and soul. Services are not only about prayers and rituals, but moreover about celebrating one’s Judaism as a dynamic and enriching community experience; an experience harmoniously shared by Jews of any and all backgrounds. In addition to attending the services, meditation and learning, you can opt to take up lodging at the hotel for the night of Yom Kippur at specially discounted rates.

All Prayer services are free of charge. Donations are appreciated. For full Schedule, Info and RSVP call 941-493-2770 or www.chabadofvenice.com

September 2018

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

JEWISH HAPPENINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Fluid Dance at Temple Emanu-El

Celebration of Music for the High Holy Days Plus

Fluid Dance is a movement practice that relaxes the nervous system, energizes the body and awakens the soul through powerful, free-flowing dance repertoires set to world music and American classics. The class is especially good for women who experience tension and stiffness, and want to explore a gentle way of bringing free flow back into their body. Instructor Linda Joffe draws on expertise in modern dance, yoga and more in creating these wonderful semimonthly classes. The fee is $10, and the class is for women only. Join us at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information and a full schedule of classes, please contact Linda at 941.376.5162 or lfjoffe@aol.com.

Music is inspiration for the Jewish soul, especially as the High Holy Days are about to arrive. This is a special time to greet the sacred days before us with a heart full of joy and intent to become better Jews. The message of music to inspire us to higher heights of goodness rings clear in the notes sung and played throughout the Jewish world. Come to play, sing or listen to the joys of Jewish music! Join us at 4:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per student; healthy kosher foods included. Musical performers free. Piano, keyboard and organ provided. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

The Joy of Volunteering Aviva is incredibly proud to host former JFCS CEO Rose Chapman for an evening dedicated to volunteerism and the Sarasota Jewish community. Join Chapman as she explores how the work of volunteers has changed the Jewish community of Sarasota, making it a hub for philanthropic activity. Want to learn more about volunteer opportunities? Representatives from local organizations will be on hand to help you sign up! This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 “Why Afflict Our Souls?” Judaism is not an ascetic religion and does not place value upon depriving ourselves of normal daily comforts. Then why are we commanded in Leviticus to aﬄict our souls? One day of every year, each Jew is required to withhold from himself the comforts of life, including food and hydration, in order to bring our souls to a higher level of awareness of the sacred purposes of life. We descend and then ascend through fast and meaningful prayer. Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per student; brunch included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 NCJW’s “The Blankee Bee” The National Council of Jewish Women has an ongoing project called “The Blankee Bee.” The project has involved its members in making no-sew ﬂeece blankets which have been distributed to agencies such as Manatee Community Action Agency, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), residents of Anchin Pavilion, patients at the Florida Cancer Center, and children at Camp Mariposa as a joint venture with JFCS. Join us from 10:00 a.m. to noon on The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life (580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota) to make these blankets. “The Blankee Bee” meets the ﬁrst Monday of the month. For more information, contact Joan Bour at 941.281.2133 or joanbour5@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 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.

Break the Fast Join Chabad of Bradenton (5712 Lorraine Road) at 8:40 p.m. for a delicious kosher Break the Fast of bagels, lox, cream cheese, cakes and more. All are welcome. Reservations are suggested for this free event. Donations appreciated. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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NEWCOMERS RECEPTION

Tuesday, January 8 • 5 -7 pm BOATHOUSE, HYATT REGENCY 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 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 ___ Space is limited ___ Co-Chairs: Joy Moravitz and Sheree & Larry Zaslavsky

RSVP via jfedsrq.org/events or Jeremy Lisitza 941.343.2113 | jlisitza@jfedsrq.org

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Offering noncredit courses, lectures, and educational travel for people who are engaged in learning for the pure joy of it. Experience high-level intellectual and cultural stimulation in an informal, supportive atmosphere!

2018 FALL SEMESTER: SEPTEMBER 24-NOVEMBER 16 Registration opens September 11 OCT. 2: CONNECTIONS: A documentary films series addressing pressing global issues. NOV. 8: FALL LECTURE: “Painting Sarasota with the Colors of the Circus” with Robert Collins. NOV. 16: BOOMER CONFERENCE: “How to Live Your Best Life Before and After Retirement.” Request or view a catalog or register online or by phone: www.OlliRinglingCollege.org • 941-309-5111

JEWISH HAPPENINGS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Conversational Hebrew Class – Level 1 This wonderful course is taught by Evie Shen-Tal, who lived in Israel and has taught Hebrew for 15 years. Beginners with no or very little experience speaking Hebrew will learn basic vocabulary and grammar concepts, setting their own communication goals based on their interests and needs. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) and continue on Thursdays through November 8. (More advanced students are invited to consider the Conversational Hebrew – Level 2 course, which meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning September 25.) Cost: $50 for Temple Emanu-El members and $60 for guests. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Temple Emanu-El Adult Education co-chair Dr. Janet Hiller at juanitaph@aol.com.

September 2018

THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM/SUNCOAST

15th Anniversary Events Itzhak Perlman —

In the Fiddler’s House

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 “Beautiful Sukkahs Around the World” Touring the vast variety of sukkahs built and decorated in Jewish communities around the world is an exercise in sheer beauty. Large, small and huge sukkahs cover the gamut of human circumstances from tiny huts to elegant ediﬁces that hold hundreds at tables with lavish decorations, white linens and multiple courses of food. Expand your imagination and inspiration regarding sukkah creativity that Jews enjoy with their families and communities worldwide. Do not miss this truly powerful PowerPoint tour. Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per student; brunch included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

“What You Need to Know Before You Vote” The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity Church (3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota) presents Dr. Frank Alcock, Ph.D. at 8:00 p.m. following its 7:30 p.m. service. An Oneg follows the lecture. Dr. Alcock is an associate Professor of Political Science at New College of Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University and appears regularly as a political analyst for ABC News. For more information, call 941.929.7771 or email chjsarasota@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 PJ Library: In the Sukkah with Friends

A Night of Klezmer FEATURING: Hankus Netsky, Music Director, Saxophone and Piano Andy Statman, Clarinet and Mandolin Members of the Brave Old World and Klezmer Conservatory Band and other special guests

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 • 7:30 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets on sale August 31 Van Wezel Box Office 941-953-3368 Groups 10 or more call 941-363-2025

PMP Sarasota Winter Residency

Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Families are invited to join Aviva residents and Rabbi Anne Feibelman for a Sukkot celebration in the sukkah. Sing, dance and enjoy sweet holiday treats at this intergenerational holiday event. Sponsored by PJ Library of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Aviva. The fun begins at 3:00 p.m. at Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. The event is free and open to the community, but registration is required at jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Andrea Eiﬀert at 941.552.6308 or aeiﬀert@jfedsrq.org.

Building and Decorating a Community Sukkah Whether you are an experienced sukkah builder or a complete novice, your skills, creativity and energy are needed to make and decorate a community sukkah at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. This is a one-of-a-kind mitzvah for Jews of every age every year, with children delighting in decorating the sukkah and adults lending their hands to making this temporary ediﬁce representing the huts the Jewish people lived in during their long journey to the Holy Land promised by the Almighty. Join us at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast, followed by the building of the sukkah. Donations greatly appreciated. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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

DECEMBER 20, 2018 - JANUARY 5, 2019 Complete schedule online November 1

Celebration Concert SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 • 5:00 PM Sarasota Opera House Tickets on sale October 1 Sarasota Opera House Box Office 941-328-1300 Groups 10 or more ask for Perlman Groups

Anniversary JANUARY 13-15, 2019 | HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT | REGISTER AT LionConference.org Join us at the International Lion of Judah Conference — the premier gathering of dynamic, philanthropic Jewish women. Hear from leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Celebrate with us as Anne Spindel receives the prestigious Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award in recognition of her leadership in many facets of Federation life and impact on the local and world-wide Jewish community.

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For more information, contact Ilene Fox at 941.343.2111 or ifox@jfedsrq.org. For more information about Lion of Judah, go to JFEDSRQ.org/LOJ.

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September 2018

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

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The Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give all Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter and a time to turn acquaintances into lifelong friends. Join us at 5:00 p.m. at Chianti, 3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota. To make a reservation or for more information, call or text Rosalyn Fleischer at 941.915.6631 or email rozﬂeischer@gmail.com.

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Singing is Believing The idea of faith can be expressed in many diﬀerent ways, but few are as powerful as music and song. Cantor Aaron Marcus, a local Sarasota musician and faith leader, brings the power of music to Aviva’s campus. Join this interactive program as we dive into concepts of faith, celebrate with some communal singing, and spend time connecting in new ways to the idea of belief. This is a free program not to be missed and perfect for members of all faiths! Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva- A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. Please call 941.757.8520 to reserve your spot.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 NCJW Season-Opening Program The National Council of Jewish Women’s season-opening program, showcasing Carrie Seidman, will be a luncheon held at noon at Cafe L’Europe, 431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. Carrie Seidman has been a fulltime staﬀ writer for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since 2010. Her writing has received awards from local, state and national organizations and she was selected for a 2016-2017 fellowship from The Carter Center for Mental Health Journalism. She is the single parent of a son with a mental health diagnosis, a two-time cancer survivor and a lifelong dancer. Cost: $25. For more information or to RSVP, email Carole Shaw at cins@juno.com.

Family BBQ in the Sukkah All are welcome to join us for a Sukkot holiday family social event at 5:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Bring the entire family for an evening of friendship, fun and the opportunity to recite the blessing on the lulav and etrog. There will be exciting programming for children ages 5-12 and teens. This event is sponsored by the Chabad Men’s Club. Cost: $10 for Men’s Club members; $12 for nonmembers; $8 for children ages 5-10; free for children attending the Weinstein Afterschool JEP or Chabad Kaplan Preschool. Advance reservations are required by Friday, September 21. To RSVP or for more information, call 941.925.0770 or email info@chabadofsarasota.com.

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Klezmer is a Hebrew word, a combination of the words kley (vessel) and zemer (melody) that referred to musical instruments in ancient times. It became colloquially attached to Jewish folk musicians sometime in the Middle Ages. Enjoy a beautiful evening with popular klezmer music along with a BBQ, Simchas Beis Hashoeva, games, moon bounce, sukkah, and shake the lulav and etrog. Open to the whole community, this event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Chabad Educational Center, 21560 Angela Ln., Venice. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, free admission for children under 12. For more information, contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

“Soups and Salads in the Sukkah” Celebrate Sukkot with Chabad’s “Soups and Salads in the Sukkah” party at 6:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Enjoy many diﬀerent varieties of soups and salads, lively music, and shake the lulav and etrog. The children will enjoy a special CKids Sukkot, with a science and slime program and bounce house. This is a free event. For more information, please contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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September 2018

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Volunteer Open House

Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah

Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Join us at 10:00 a.m. to learn about opportunities for joining a Federation committee or participating in an event. The Open House takes place on The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life (Zell Room), 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. RSVP online at jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.

Hebrew Language for Beginners – Level 1 Hebrew Language for Beginners – Level 1 is taught by Susie Konicov, who has successfully taught Hebrew for 40 years. Her students learn to read and write Hebrew without stress. In this course, she will introduce the Hebrew alphabet as well as beginning reading and writing. Classes start at 5:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) and continue on Thursdays through December 6. (Advanced students are invited to consider the Hebrew Language for Beginners – Level 2 course, which meets Thursdays at 4:00 p.m., beginning September 27.) Cost: $60 for Temple Emanu-El members and $70 for guests. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Temple Emanu-El Adult Education co-chair Dr. Janet Hiller at juanitaph@aol.com.

Enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the community sukkah at the Al Katz Center (5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton) celebrating the wonderful, beautiful holidays of Shabbat and Sukkot with a festive frame of mind emanating from nearly an entire month of Holy Days. Although many Jews do not have their own sukkah in which to pray and eat and learn together, children and adults are welcome to celebrate the Jewish Holy Season in this warm community setting. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per student; healthy kosher foods included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah The community is welcome to join us for a Shabbat dinner in the sukkah at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Shabbat service will be at 6:00 p.m., prior to the dinner. For more details or to make reservations, please contact the temple oﬃce at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomﬂ.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

CTeen – Starbucks in the Sukkah Teens will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Aviva (1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota) to celebrate Sukkot with games, songs and skits with the residents there. They will then enjoy Starbucks in the Sukkah with delicious coﬀees, shakes and pastries at the Chabad sukkah. (Pick up your teens at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton.) CTeen annual membership is $180 including all trips and activities except the International CTeen Shabbaton in New York. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

Bridge...

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For more information

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.

The Gan at Temple Sinai’s Beach Bazaar School may be back but summer fun still continues as the kids at The Gan at Temple Sinai enjoy activities with music, entertainment, prizes, food and so much more. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for this family event at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter from Proctor Road only, between Beneva and Swift). For more details, call Laura at 941.926.9462.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Sukkot Buffet Kiddush Join the Chabad family at 7:00 p.m. at The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Rd., Bradenton) for its annual Kiddush in the Sukkah followed by hakafot – dancing in honor of the holiday of Shemini Atzeret. Traditional, delicious foods such as stuffed cabbage, brisket, challah, gefilte fish, kugels, salads, dips and more will be served. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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Our Federation is committed to these core Jewish values: Tikkun Olam, making the world a better place for children, the aged, the sick and hungry; Tzedakah, providing financial assistance to those in need; Darchei Shalom, keeping peace through ongoing interfaith relations and promoting mutual respect and understanding; Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh la Zeh, taking care of one another, continuously working to support and aid Jews at home, in Israel and around the world.

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