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Birthright: A view from Jerusalem
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Community Observance
Silver Duo
Piano & Cello Phillip and Noreen Silver with Deirdre McArdle, Flute
Candle lighting service Sunday, April 15, 2018 4 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the lives of the six milllion Jewish people and other targeted groups who were systematically murdered by the Nazisand their collaborators between 1933 to 1945. Soon after Hitler came into power in Germany, as part of an all-out cultural purge, certain art was labeled “degenerate” and banned by the Nazis. Jewish artists and musicians were fired and works by many composers including Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schreker, Kurt Weill and Gustav Mahler, as well as jazz, were defamed; recordings of Jewish musicians and composers forbidden. Those artists of Jewish heritage not forced into exile in other countries were summarily rounded up and sent to concentration camps. Phillip Silver’s research into the composers of this era began with artists who died in the Holocaust, such as Viktor Ullmann, Gideon Klein and Alma Rose, the niece of Gustav Mahler. He found himself drawn to the extraordinary testament to the human spirit that would allow such artists to continue to compose despite the madness all around them. Through the efforts of the Silvers, as well as other scholars and international musicians, modern audiences are rediscovering these composers whose works today are recognized as some of the finest of the 20th century. Silver was determined that their voices would continue to be heard through their music.
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Israel at 70
AN EVENING WITH ISRAEL AMBASSADOR
DANI DAYAN Monday, May 7 7 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Ave. The Ambassador will be speaking on Israel’s advancement over the past 70 years. Subjects will include tourism, business opportunities in Israel, medical and technological achievements and the general promotion of Israel. With personal reflections on Israel from: Richard Anderson, Community Leader Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Shomer Emunim Luke Shortridge, Executive Director of Campus, CedarCreek Church John Glaza, Congregant at Temple Shomer Emunium Following the Ambassador’s speech will be a question and answer period and a dessert reception. For more information about Israel at 70 events, contact Fagie Benstein at fageli@bex.net or 419-843-7223. Dani Dayan officially assumed the post of Consul General of Israel in New York ss of August 2016. As Consul General, he represents the State of Israel to communities from throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware. Amb. Dayan has a long time reputation as an Israeli public figure, lecturer and entrepreneur enjoying wide support and appreciation from all sides of the Israeli political spectrum. His nomination by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was publicly welcomed by the Israeli opposition too. Dayan was Chairman of the Council of Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria from July 2007 until January 2013. He was instrumental in pushing through multiple reforms and policy changes to strengthen the image of the organization and advocate on behalf of its 400,000 citizens. He then acted for two additional years as the Council’s Chief Foreign Envoy. His role included advocacy trips to the major seats of government worldwide as well as regular meetings with foreign diplomats and journalists based in Israel to explain the facts on the ground. Amb. Dayan has been for many years a regular commentator in the international press, both broadcast and print and was frequently called upon to participate in public debates and panels at major conferences and universities. Among the media outlets he contributed to are New York Times, Boston Globe, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and many more. Before establishing his own information technology company Dayan spent seven and a half years in the Israel Defense Forces serving in the elite MAMRAM computerized data processing center, attaining the rank of Major. Dayan holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Computer Sciences from Bar Ilan University and M.Sc. in Finance from Tel Aviv University. He is fluent in Hebrew, English and Spanish. He also served on the Israel Broadcasting Authority Board and the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Council. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1955, Dayan immigrated to Israel in 1971.He resides with his wife and daughter in the community of Maale Shomron in central Samaria.
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Toledo Jewish News Volume 66 No. 7 • 24 pages
Dear Jewish Toledo
A note from The CEO
Dear community, We hope your Seders were meaningful and filled with much joy, happiness, and surrounded by loved ones.
(ISSN 0040-9081) Toledo Jewish News is published 11 times per year, by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Toledo Jewish News invites correspondence on subjects of interest to the Jewish community, but disclaims responsibility for any endorsement of the views expressed by the writers. All submissions become the property of Toledo Jewish News. Submissions will be edited for accuracy, brevity and clarity and are subject to verification. Toledo Jewish News reserves the right to refuse any submissions. Toledo Jewish News does not guarantee the kashrut of any of its advertisers. The appearance of advertising, in the Toledo Jewish News print or digital media, does not constitute an endorsement of the advertisers or their products and services by Toledo Jewish News, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and its affiliated agencies. Product and services information is based solely on material received from suppliers.
Here at the Jewish Federation, we are excited about the upcoming Film Festival that starts on June 19. The line-up this year is as strong as ever. Also, please direct your attention to this year’s Yom HaShoah observance on Sunday, April 15, at 4 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel. We will hear a unique piano, cello, and flute performance from three talented musicians who honor the music composed by artists who were murdered in the Holocaust. This will be, no doubt, an emotional evening for all who attend. As we move from remembrance to joy, our community Yom HaAtzmaut celebration will be on Sunday, April 29 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Israel’s celebration of 70 years is the definition of a modern day miracle. We are very excited to have an amazing program planned for you. And, please reserve May 7 at 7 p.m. at CBI for an Evening with the Israeli Consulate General to New York, Dani Dayan, who will be talking to us about Israel’s past and future.
Joel Marcovitch, CEO
Looking forward to commemorate and celebrate with you all. Am Yisrael Chai, Joel
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Community Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration Sunday, April 29 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Grassy Area in-between Temple Shomer Emunim and Congregation B’nai Israel Join us to celebrate the 70th Birthday of the state of Israel! Kosher falafel & shawarma truck, bounce houses, rock wall and more! This event is free to attend. Lunch is $5 per person. In honor of Israel’s birthday, please bring in donations of cake mix, candles, sprinkles or frosting!
6th Annual
Toledo Jewish Film Festival sponsored by Ruth and Ralph Delman June 19 – July 16
OPENING NIGHT The Wedding Plan Tuesday, June 19 Running time: 110 minutes, Hebrew with English Subtitles At 32, Michal (Noa Kooler), an Orthodox Jewish woman, is finally looking forward to the comfort and security of marriage, when she is suddenly blindsided by her fiancé's decision. Unwilling to return to lonely single life, Michal decides to put her trust in fate and continue with her wedding plans, believing Mr. Right will appear by her chosen date. Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas Monday, June 25 Running time: 52 minutes, English Set almost entirely in a Chinese restaurant, Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas is an offbeat, irreverent musical documentary that tells the story of a group of Jewish songwriters, including Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé, Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Gloria Shayne Baker, and Johnny Marks, who wrote the soundtrack to Christianity’s most musical holiday. Fanny’s Journey Monday, July 2 Running time: 94 minutes French with subtitles Based on a true story, Fanny’s Journey is an incredible tale of bravery, strength, and survival; a story of a daring young girl and her younger sisters who will stop at nothing and fear no one. When the Nazis arrive in Italy, 11 children suddenly left on their own do the impossible and reach the Swiss border to freedom.
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DOUBLE FEATURE Joe’s Violin & Itzhak Monday, July 9 Joe’s Violin Running time: 24 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles In this award-winning documentary short, a 91-yearold Holocaust survivor donates his violin to a local instrument drive, changing the life of a poor 12-year-old school girl, and unexpectedly, his own. Joe’s Violin poignantly illuminates how the power of music brings light in the darkest of times and how a small act can have a great impact, connecting people across generations and cultures. Itzhak 80 minutes, English From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to… Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. As charming and entrancing as the famous violinist himself, Itzhak is a portrait of musical virtuosity seamlessly enclosed in warmth, humor, and above all, love. CLOSING NIGHT 1945 Monday, July 16 Running Time: 91 minutes, Hungarian with English subtitles Based on the acclaimed short story Homecoming by Gábor T. Szántó On a summer day in 1945, an Orthodox man and his grown son return to a village in Hungary while the villagers prepare for the wedding of the town clerk's son. Director Ferenc Török paints a complex picture of a society trying to come to terms with the recent horrors they’ve experienced, perpetrated, or just tolerated for personal gain.
All movies will be shown at: Lourdes University Franciscan Theatre – 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH General Admission - $7 per film, per person Series Package - $30 all 5 dates, per person All pre-purchased tickets and passes will be available the day of each film How to purchase tickets Call 419-724-0362 Email Hallie@jewishtoledo.org Visit www.jewishtoledo.org/filmfestival Or buy at the door on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited. Concessions Popcorn and water will be available at all screenings (unless otherwise noted). This is included in your ticket price. Parking Free parking is available outside of the Franciscan Center. Additional information and policies Festivalgoers are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior (unless noted) to the film program. All screenings are general seating. Seats are occupied on a first come, first served basis. All cell phones and other electronic devices inside the auditorium must be turned OFF prior to the introduction of the film. Please do not text or otherwise check devices during screenings. The lighted screens on electronic devices are distracting to others. The use of cameras or recording devices of any kind is strictly prohibited during screenings.
Questions Please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or Hallie@JewishToledo.org
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Have you considered making a lasting gift to your Jewish Community? Toledo Jewish Community Foundation’s Legacy Match Life Insurance Program may be of interest. Do you want to make a charitable investment now that will yield significantly more in the future? The TJCF is now offering a Legacy Match Insurance Program in which TJCF shares the cost of a new policy and helps you Create a Jewish Legacy.
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Have you considered making a lasting gift to your Jewish Community? Toledo Jewish Community • Policies must be permanent insurance with a guaranteed Foundation’s Legacy Matchpolicies Life Insurance Program may be of interest. premium and death benefit.
Do you want to make a charitable investment now that will yield significantly moreJewish in the future? Have you considered making a lasting gift to your • The TJCF is now offering a Legacy Match Insurance Program in which TJCF shares the cost of a new policyJewish and helps you Create a Jewish Legacy. Foundation’s Legacy Community? Toledo Community • At A Glance Match Life Insurance Program may be of interest. Premiums are to be paid over as short a timeframe as practical (not to exceed ten years) and TJCF will pay 50% of the premium.
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• Policies must be permanent insurance policies with a guaranteed premium and death benefit. Do you want to make a charitable investment now that will yield • Premiums are to be paid over as short a timeframe as practical (not to exceed ten years) and TJCF will • pay 50% of the premium. ignificantly more in the future? • The beneficiary of the new policy must be the TJCF’s Long Term Community Needs Fund or to a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) Fund.
Donation of existing policies with the same guarantees as to premium
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calculated permanent and going forward (i.e. no credit for prior premiums campaign endowment such as apaid). Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) Fund or
a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) Fund. he TJCF is now • offering a Legacy Match Insurance Program in Donation of existing policies with the same guarantees as to premium and death benefit are eligible for this program for premiums re-calculated and going forward (i.e. no credit for prior premiums paid). which TJCF shares the cost of a new policy and helps you Create a ewish Legacy. For full program details, please contact: Arleen R. Levine, J.D., Director • Arleen@JewishToledo .org 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Phone 419-724-0355 • Fax 1- 419-724-0423 • www.JewishToledo.org
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gift of cash or securities with a minimum value of $5,000 to establish a gift annuity, you will receive regular, fixed payments for life. Your payment is based on your age and corresponding rate (see chart below). Assets that remain after your lifetime help support the future of our Toledo Jewish community.
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Single Rates Age Rate Premiums are to be paid over as short a65 timeframe as practical (not 4.7% 70 5.1% to exceed ten years) and TJCF will pay 50% of the premium. 75 5.8% The beneficiary of the new policy must80 be the6.8% TJCF’s Long Term 85 7.8% Community Needs Fund or to a permanent campaign 90+ 9.0% endowment your grant proposals. Please contact Arleen R. Levine at Arleen@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0355.
such as a Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) Fund or a For more information or assistance in planning and charitable giving call: Arleen R. Levine, director at 419-724-0355
Lion of Judah Think Endowment about the future. (LOJE) Fund. An endowment is forever.
For more information, or if you are interested in couple rates, please contact Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Director Arleen Levine at (419) 724-0355 or Arleen@jewishtoledo.org.
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Jewish Family Service
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Jewish Family Service Volunteer Opportunities The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both lives are deeply enriched.
The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the appointments by helping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the appointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and JFS Social Worker.
JFS CAN LOWER YOUR COST OF IN-HOME CARE* Jewish Family Service
BeingVolunteer discharged from the hospital or rehab? Opportunities Household chores too much for you to handle? Don’t want to worry about the liability with hiring The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains volunteers atoprivate engageindividual? one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, and In-home care through JFS issocialization, your answer! instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both Jewish Family is your connection to livesService are deeply enriched.
The Phone Buddy program matches Jewish older adults with volunteers who conduct conversational wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reassurance, support and conversation to clients who are in need.
The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized playlists on iPods to seniors suffering from cognitive impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help serve the clients by downloading music and compiling customized playlists.
affordable, quality care providers.
Contact Deb Damschroder, LSW, 419-724-0405 The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the ap*Subsidy available for to 14 hours per week to those who qualify pointments byuphelping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the appointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and SocialAve., Worker. 6505 JFS Sylvania Sylvania, OH 43560 419-885-2561 patty@jewishtoledo.org
Have a busy schedule? We have contingent volunteer opportunities!
Handy Helper (assistance with simple household tasks)
Technology Assistance (cellphone, computer, iPad, etc.)
Mitzvah Basket Decoration
For more information, please contact: McKenzie Pittman, LSW 419-724-0407 McKenzie@jewishtoledo.org
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Laying eyes on Jerusalem By Emily Gordon “When a Jew visits Jerusalem for the first time, it is not the first time; it is a homecoming.” – Elie Wiesel We sat relatively quietly on Bus #295 as we made our way to Jerusalem. This was a distinct departure from what had been the norm of the first half of the trip - rapid chatter, off-key singing in both English and Hebrew (whether music was playing or not), and random outbursts of contagious laughter. But we had all just dried off from a warm and relaxing float in the Dead Sea after a jam-packed day of touring, so we were content with murmured observations and gazing out our windows. After a while, a few of us pointed out that the sky was turning pink. The sun was setting on another busy day in Israel, and I vaguely remember thinking this sunset would be a good one. I hoped a few snaps on my camera phone through the bus window would somehow do it justice. As I looked toward the front of the bus and across the aisle to get a better look out the windows on the other side, I noticed our two trip leaders, Jaime and Alyssa, and tour guide, Shimi, were acting kind of strange. I could feel a low buzz of excitement in the atmosphere as they whispered and smiled about something we weren’t yet supposed to know about. It sounds cheesy, but I just knew something extraordinary was about to happen. It was then that Shimi stood up and instructed us to close the curtains of our windows. A lazy cry of protest rang out from the rows of seats. We wanted to watch the sunset. Shimi responded to us as if we were his own children. “Close the curtains and you’ll get a surprise,” he said. Jaime and Alyssa started passing out white Birthright T-shirts as Shimi began one of his trademark stories that served to inform us about the Jewish history and context of the places where we traveled and help us forge connections to them. His stories were often humorous, always wise, and above all, relatable. As we entered the old city of Jerusalem, Shimi said, think about how much it would have meant to our ancestors who said aloud each Passover “next year in Jerusalem” knowing full well they may never get there. But they said it anyway, because it represented something of family and love and G-d that words otherwise cannot fully express. The thought of being in Jerusalem for Passover was the epitome of hope, he said, and we were about to step foot there for the first time. Shimi told us to think of someone from our families to be with us the moment we laid eyes on the Old City. “If you think of them,” he said, “they
and countless meaningful moments on this trip. That it would be life changing. So, I tried to prepare myself for some astonishing moments, just like I tried to anticipate how amazing and different the food would taste, or how bizarre the water from the Dead Sea would feel on my skin. But you just can’t prepare yourself for things like these. You can’t know how they’ll make you feel until you’re physically there, living that moment. For this one in particular, I felt awed, happy, and completely whole. I didn’t realize how right it would feel to be walking around in Israel. How felicitous and how natural. I had finally reached what had always been on the periphery of my life, Emily Gordon and Shana Finkel enjoy the view of Jerusalem at sunset just out of my grasp. After 25 years of searching for something I couldn’t quite put my finger on, I finally found it. I couldn’t possibly have prepared myself for this moment. I could go on and on about this trip and how it helped me find the words I'd been looking for to better define my connection to life, to Judaism, and to the world. About my Bat Mitzvah in the synagogue ruins on top of Masada. About ringing in 2018 from the other side of the world, hours before my family and friends would back home. About the days spent touring, and team building, and learning. About the long nights Americans and Israelis stayed up late together (even though we were dead tired) just to Bus #295 moments before seeing Jerusalem for the first time talk about everything from philosophy and politics to our perspectives on JudaMeanwhile, a friend behind me dug ism and Israel and life in general. are with you. You can make that connecThere were many instances during tion to them. Not only are you making a her fingers into my shoulders, unsure of homecoming, but you’re bringing those her footing and completely out of her the trip when I couldn’t imagine no longer being with our group, no longer bewho came before you.” element. At this point, we’re told to fashion our “You guys look so stupid right now,” ing in Israel, and resuming life at home. I didn’t know how I’d be able to rip T-shirts into blindfolds and put them on. another Israeli peer said, laughing. myself away from these people who I The entire bus was awash in a wave of I wanted to sneak a peek from under now loved and put thousands of miles, confusion and jokes. my makeshift blindfold, but I didn’t. It was definitely weird, but we’d had Shimi said the surprise would be an ocean, and several states between us. But I did, and months later, I still (and would continue to have) weirder worth the effort so I tried, for once, to be think about the trip and talk to Birthmoments than this in the last few days. patient. Put approximately 50 young Jewish We’re finally told we could take off right friends every single day. When people tell you how amazadults together 24/7 for 10 days straight, our blindfolds. ing an experience Birthright is, and it as if we’re at summer camp, and that’s A collective gasp rang out as we took definitely going to happen. in the sight of Jerusalem together for sounds trite or too good to be true, it’s But we trusted our trip leaders. We the very first time from an overlook on because it’s nearly impossible to put the trusted our tour guide. Mount Scopus, as picturesque as a post- experience into words. You just have to go yourself and find And perhaps most of all, we trusted card under a blazing pink, purple, and orout how it could all be real. our eight Israeli peers. ange sunset. Another curious side-effect of what I remember what Shimi said on the Thank you, Joel Marcovitch and Paul I took to describing as the “Birthright bus and think of Anna Schweiger GorCausman, for letting me go on a 10-day bubble;” completely trusting strangers af- don, my paternal great-grandmother. ter just a few days of knowing them. I pictured her standing next to me, adventure and Israel Outdoors, NextDays that felt more like weeks. taking in the beauty of the ancient city Gen Detroit, and Central Galilee Partnership for providing it. Thank you, Jaime Strangers who suddenly felt more like at twilight. family. Suddenly, a booming noise and a and Alyssa, for letting this Young Jewish Our Israeli peers led us off the bus bright white light came from the left- Toledoan be an honorary Michigander in the best Birthright group ever. Thank you, single file and made us form lines in most edge of our view. which we must have looked completely I looked over and saw fireworks light Shimi, for being the most excellent tour ridiculous, hands on each other’s shoul- up the sky, as if they were timed and set guide, Dolev for keeping us safe, Adi, Aviders and T-shirts wrapped around our off for the sole purpose of welcoming us tal, Maxim, Shachar, Shirel, Tomer, Yaniv, and Ziv for being incredible peers, and evheads. home. As the head of my line, one of our IsBefore I left the states, I had been eryone on Bus #295 for helping me end my raeli peers took my hand and led me to told by colleagues and friends who had 25th year on such an incredible and sweet wherever we were supposed to go. been to Israel that I’d have epiphanies note.
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Jewish Living Center
Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue | Sylvania, Ohio | 43560 | 419-531-2119 René Rusgo, Director
Jewish Living Center for 60 and better The Jewish Living Center (JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you places. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. Register by the registration deadline to join the fun.
Call us at 419-531-2119 # 1 or email Rene@JewishToledo.org with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 “OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. Scent-free space Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or 1 email Rene@JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY 2
Learning and Expressing Yourself We believe that we should never stop learning or expressing ourselves. In order to make this approach to life attainable to everyone in our community, we offer a wide range of free programs. Please come and join us.
Drawing and painting class: all levels
Wednesdays 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join Anjelika’s drawing and painting class to relax, express yourself, and
see art through a new lens: your own. In this class you can work with pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylics, or oil at your own pace. Draw inspiration from a favorite photograph or something you have seen in a magazine. Anjelika is here to help you create your masterpiece, even if you don’t think you can, in this fun and casual environment. All supplies provided. Free.
Have I Got A Story For You – More Than a Century of Fiction from ‘The Forward’ Compiled and edited by Ezra Glinter
Thursday, April 26 12 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. $15 – Luncheon, presentation, and book (1 per person/couple) Registration and payment required by Friday, April 13 This event is in collaboration with Jewish Senior Services
Forty-two stories from America’s greatest Yiddish newspaper, in English for the first time. The Forward, founded in 1897, is the most renowned Yiddish newspaper in the world. It welcomed generations of immigrants to the United States, brought them news of Europe and the Middle East, and provided them with sundry comforts such as comic strips and noodle kugel recipes. Ezra Glinter has combed through the archives to find the best stories published during the newspaper’s 120-year history, digging up such varied works as wartime novellas, avant-garde fiction, and satirical sketches about immigrant life in New York. Glinter’s introductions to the thematic sections and short biographies of the contributors provide insight into the concerns of not only the writers but also their avid readers. The collection has been rendered into English by today’s best Yiddish translators, who capture the sound of the authors and the subtleties of nuance and context.
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Healthy Living Special Edition Thrive, Don’t Just Survive
All programs are at 1 p.m. on select Thursdays in May and July at the JLC, Sekach Bldg., 6505 Sylvania Ave.
Jewish Living Center Vera & Leo Sekach Community Services Bldg, Jewish Family Service, 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Healthy Living Our approach to aging includes promoting a healthy lifestyle. By offering a series of wellness programs, the JLC helps those in our community achieve their health goals. MONDAY Check In with Us Pelham Manor 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (No nurse April 23) Jewish Living Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (No nurse April 16 and 23) It doesn’t have to be a manic Monday when you come by to get your blood pressure and/or glucose checked by a registered nurse. It’s quick, painless, and keeps you on the path to good health. L’Chayim! All supplies are provided. 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (No class April 16, 18, 20) This exercise class combines great music and fun moves to give you a comprehensive workout by focusing on cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in this class. All supplies provided. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Drumming (No Drumming April 16) A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to upbeat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are provided. WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Ballet Ball Fusion (No Ballet Ball April 18) This is a great combination class that brings together basic ballet, Tai Chi, and drumming to give you a complete and fulfilling workout unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on your stretching and breathing. FRIDAY 11 a.m. – Noon (No April 6) Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (No April 6) Poker & More… Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun.
Please note that Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) close at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. We are open on Fridays until 4:30 p.m. starting April 13 To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 #1 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.
Learning to Cope and Hope through Life’s Changes Series This is a special series of offerings to help one navigate their ever changing lives. It is an opportunity to take a step back and refresh our knowledge about how to handle various situations. Come for one or all four offerings. This series is in partnership with Hospice of Northwest Ohio and presented by Janet Miller, MA LPCC. Thursday, May 10 Stress Coping and Hope “This program teaches some basic physiology of what a thought is and how and why our thinking is crucial in how much hope we have. While I mention some of what we all know about managing stress, my focus is on what we can do behind the steering wheel on the way home, and at the dinner table with family. These are things we can do that don’t take more time out of our packed days and actually help us manage better. This program uses many short videos that invite people to consider how they think and to find joy in the process.” Thursday, May 31 What If I Could Be Happy? How Perspective Impacts Life Satisfaction “This program invites people to consider how we think and the possibility that maybe what and how we think has very significant impact on our life satisfaction. I share how we perceive stress and negative circumstances and provide activities and strategies to change our perspectives. We will look at the negative briefly and learn how to focus on the positive.” Thursday, July 12 Live, Work, and Lead - Positively! “In this program we learn that, yes, we all start with the genetics we were born with (like telomere length) – are completely affected by our lifestyle. Participants are invited to consider their own role model for aging and how they are going to age. We will also talk about communication and how that impacts the way we and others respond. If we are intentional about how we age and how we speak, our leadership becomes more positive, uplifting, and effective.” Thursday, July 26 So you are trying to help? Caregiving – a Societal and Individual Crisis “I don’t talk about caregiving from textbook knowledge, but rather from my experience of being one for both of my parents. This program invites participants into the joys and harsh realities of caregiving with some very intentional ways of managing. This program is for the caregivers – and those who are not YET caregivers – in learning how to manage systems and the daily issues we face.” The Culinary Corner presented by Sunset Retirement Communities Join us for the first in a series of offerings to taste, laugh, learn, and explore the fun of food. Healthy and Simple Cooking for One (or Two) Thursday, May 17 Registration required by Monday, May 7 Join Justin Fisher, culinary mentor from Sunset Village, as he demonstrates how to create a healthy yet simple meal that is small in portion size and utilizes ingredients you may already have on hand. He will also guide you in how to best store left-overs, how to properly handle food, and share his best food preparation tips. He will create something yummy to share as well as the recipe so that you can recreate it at home. Please join us for this exciting yet interactive program.
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Jewish Living Center
Contemporary Offerings
Out and About
Famous Presidential Candidates Who Have Lost
Presented by Professor Gerry Bazer Thursday, April 19 1 p.m. Sekach Bldg. - 6505 Sylvania Ave. Registration is requested by Friday, April 13 Discusses several well qualified presidential candidates who lost their run for the presidency. Provided are examples from our earliest history through more recent elections including factors which caused their loss. Among those covered are Richard Nixon (in 1960) Hubert Humphrey, Al Gore, Tom Dewey, Stephen Douglas, et.al. For a variety of reasons, the 2016 election is not covered.
Anniversary Luncheon
Thursday, June 7 12 p.m. - Luncheon and entertainment by Swingmania Congregation B’nai Israel – 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person Registration and payment required by Monday, May 28 This is our time to get together and enjoy each other’s company and catch up. We will have fabulous entertainment by Swingmania, a.k.a the Jeff McDonald Band. The band is a dedicated group of talented Toledo area musicians whose goal is to entertain the widest possible audience, whether they're accustomed to the big band swing sound or not. From Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York," this band has all the tunes that we love, so come with a request or two.
Learning and Expressing Yourself "Around the World" Cityscape Painting
Monday (4 classes): April 2, 9, 16, & 23 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Sekach Bldg. 6505 Sylvania Ave. Limited to 10 students. Registration is required by March 26 Imagine painting a cityscape, such as the New York skyline, or scenes of Italy, France, Spain, or India. This class will help you to bring your imagination to canvas or paper. Topics for this course are composition, perspective, color theory, and color mixing. Emphasis is on individual instruction. Students will utilize acrylic or watercolor paint. All materials and supplies will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own travel photographs.
Out and About in Chelsea, MI JLC took a trip to Chelsea, Michigan on February 21, for lunch at Common Grill and performance of Jeff Daniel's new play Flint at the Purple Rose Theatre. The food, the play, and the company were all topnotch!
Garden and Wine Tours
Stan Hywet Hall and Garden, Maize Valley Winery, and Gervasi Vineyard
Thursday, June 28 8 a.m. Depart from the Federation campus - 6465 Sylvania Ave. 9 p.m. Return to the Federation campus (estimated) $100 per person: Transportation, bus snacks, Hywet House guided tour, winery tastings, lunch, and dinner Registration and payment required by Friday, June 1 • This trip has moderate walking/standing, and will include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Unsure? Please call and ask. • Travel itinerary subject to change. Join us for a one-day adventure as we head east in our great state to explore a little history (do you know what organization was born at The Gate Lodge on the property of the Hywet Hall?) and enjoy some of the amazing vineyards of Ohio. We will tour the Manor House of Stan Hywet Hall and Garden (Non-handicapped accessible, must be able to stand for medium periods of time) and then head over to the Maize Valley Winery for lunch and a wine tasting. Following Maize, we will head on over to the Gervasi Vineyard for a tour of the winemaking facility, wine tasting and dinner before we get back on the road for Toledo. Stan Hywet Hall: In 1898, F.A. Seiberling co-founded The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, naming it after Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the vulcanization process for rubber. It was the turn of the twentieth century and the Industrial Age was forming modern America, where cities grew and industries flourished. Stan Hywet Hall was built between 19121915 for Seiberling and his family.
Active Life for 60 and Better
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Out and About Getaway
Wooster Theatre Getaway
Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21 Join us for a quick night away. Enjoy travel via motor coach to a lovely Ohio destination to see some of our state’s best theatre at the Ohio Light Opera’s 40th season. We will arrive for a lovely lunch at Broken Rocks Café & Bakery and then go see The Pajama Game by Adler and Ross, which opened in 1954. After our afternoon of theatre, we will go check into our hotel, rest and refresh, and then head out for a lovely dinner at The City Square Steakhouse. Rise and shine the next morning with breakfast at the hotel and a more relaxing pace before we check out of the hotel and board the bus. We will explore the Pine Tree Barn to shop the trinkets, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and then dine at the charming Granary Restaurant for lunch where they are known for their Lemon Crumb muffins. Following lunch, we will head over to the Freedlander Theatre for a matinee opening performance of Babes in Arms, a 1937 musical by Rodgers and Hart. After the show we will board the bus and head for Toledo. TRIP INCLUDES: Modern motor coach transportation One night at The Hampton Inn – Wooster Includes: Free Wi-Fi, Hot Breakfast, Pool, and Fitness Center
Two lunches/one dinner/bus snacks Tax and tips on included meals Tickets to The Pajama Game and Babes in Arms
COST PER PERSON: $245 double occupancy* + driver gratuity $285 single occupancy* + driver gratuity *Member Fee is for those in good standing with a current pledge and no unpaid gifts to the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campaign. A non-member will pay an additional $75 per person Full payment due at time of registration, no places will be held without payment. Registration & payment deadline is Monday, April 30.
NOTES: • Driver gratuity is strictly voluntary, suggested amount is $5 per day, per person and may be given directly to the driver at the end of trip. • It is your responsibility to arrange roommates. • Travel insurance may be obtained by contacting your insurance agent. • A current 2018 emergency form needs to be on file. • The JLC is a scent free space. Participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or strong –smelling fragrances whiles participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. • This trip has moderate walking/standing, and will/could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Unsure, please call and ask. • If you have any dietary restrictions or need special accommodations, please notify us at time of registration. • Travel itinerary subject to change This event is supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization. To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email registration@jewishtoledo.org. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org. For complete itinerary, check out www.jewishtoledo.org
JEWISH LIVING CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO
NATIONAL PARKS of AMERICA'S WEST
Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Arches National Park,Canyonlands National Park, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell & Sedona
October 7-18- 2018
Featuring: Amtrak's California Zephyr - Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado.
The stunning 8 hour passage through the Colorado Rockies is one of the most spectacular train routes in North America. This magnificent visual treat features the Front Range of the Rockies and scenic Glenwood Canyon.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Roundtrip Air • Canyonlands National Park • Roundtrip Detroit Airport Transfers • Canyonlands By Night Boat Cruise • 1st Class Touring Motorcoach • Bryce Canyon National Park • 11 Nights Lodging • Best Friends Animal Society • 11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 9 Dinners • Zion National Park & Trolley Tour • Tour of Denver
• Lake Powell Boat Cruise • Sightseeing Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park • Amazing Sedona • Estes Park • Sedona Trolley Tour • Amtrak's California Zephyr • Verde Canyon Rail Excursion • Glenwood Canyon • Grand Canyon National Park • Colorado National Monument • Luggage Handling • Arches National Park • Tax & Tip on Included Meals. • Dead Horse Point State Park
Cost per person: price INCLUDES cancellation and interruption protection. If you cancel prior to departure for any reason, you will receive a full
refund. If your trip is interrupted and you need to get home, Shoreline Tours will pay for your return airfare. $3000.00*-Double $3900.00*-Single Deposit-$500.00 at time of registration Balance-Is due by August 1, 2018
*Member fee is for those in good standing with a current pledge and no unpaid gifts to the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campaign. A non member will pay an additional $1500 per person.
For further information contact Rene Rusgo at 419-531-2119 x1 or: rene@jewishtoledo.org 1-800-265-0818 www.shorelinetours.com
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Maggie Mylander
Chayah Kramer
Wyatt Evans
Zoe Thaler
Harry Heuerman
An exhibition and auction of original art by the artists of Gan Yeladim
Logan Schwartz
Maya Green
Charlotte Levine
Madison Corman
For the Love of Gan
Malcolm Schwartz
Jonah Kripke
Chaim Matusof
Joel Weatherford
Sam Smith
Chana Matusof
For the Love of Art
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Eli Bohland
Talia Tipping
Mushka Willson
Layken Heuerman
Mason Baumhower
May 17, 2018 7 p.m. JCC Patio
Vivian Fields
Wine and cheese reception • Viewing of Galleries Raffles to include local artists masterpieces • Adults only event Money raised will support the continued enrichment of the arts at Gan Preschool If you are unable to attend, feel free to send a donation to Arts at Gan Yeladim 6465 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, Oh 43560
Sasha Grinberg
Noah Shall
Ruby Freed
Adele Riley
Nathan Shaulskiy
Myles Freed
Shoshi Feldman
Meira Miller
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Darcie Szyskowski
Lila Marcovitch
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
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Young Jewish Toledo Programs especially for postcollege to young families.
Y O U N G
Toledo
YJT Dave & Buster’s Night
YJT does Pure Barre Toledo
YJT Celebrates Israel
Dave & Buster’s is home to hundreds of the hottest arcade games in their million dollar gameway. Bring out your inner child and see who can get the most tickets!
Join YJT for a night at the barre and snacks. Pure Barre is a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles and create long, lean physiques. Join YJT for an evening of burning!
Celebrate the 70th birthday of the State of Israel! Kosher falafel and shawarma food truck, rockwall, and more!
Saturday, April 14 8 p.m. Dave & Buster's, Franklin Park Mall 5001 Monroe St, Toledo $20 per person by Monday, April 9/$25 after Includes dinner buffet, soft drinks a $15 power play/unlimited video game play card
RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419724-0362 **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event**
Thursday, April 26 7:30 p.m. Pure Barre Toledo 3157 W. Central Ave. $10 per person by Thursday, April 19/$15 after – Includes Pure Barre class and snacks after ***Limited spots, no walk-ins***
RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event**
Sunday, April 29 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grassy area in between Temple Shomer Emunim and Congregation B’nai Israel Free Community Event (food truck cost is $5 per meal)
RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event** SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
PJ Playdates Passover!
Toledo Jewish News • April 2018 • Page 15
PJ Library SUPPORTED BY
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Jewish Federation & Foundation
WILL YOU READ ME A STORY?
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? PJ Parenting! Unfortunately, children do not come with an instruction manual, and this parenting thing is hard! Luckily, we have some amazing experts that can help guide us along the way.
Dr. Kay Tompsett Weingarden – Is bedtime a struggle?
Friday, April 27 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jewish Federation board room – 6465 Sylvania Ave. FREE, lunch provided (Please let us know of any dietary issues one week prior) In lieu of a fee, please bring in shampoo, dish soap, hand soap, or personal care product to donate to Jewish Family Services. Is bedtime a struggle in your household? Do one or more of you end up in tears every night? Join us to learn some tips and tricks about dealing and disciplining bedtime from an expert in the field. Dr. Kay Tompsett Weingarden specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Weingarden also has extensive experience with adults. She uses a family focused cognitive-behavioral approach to working with children with behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Weingarden is an associate professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University. She teaches undergraduate psychology classes and graduate courses in the clinical psychology doctoral program. Weingarden has research interests in delinquency and teen substance abuse and the roles of neighborhoods in shaping adolescent development. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit and completed her internship at the Hawthorn Center in Northville, Michigan. RSVP requested the day prior to each event to Hallie Freed at Hallie@ jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362.
Jason Levine, ESQ – What is a will and what can it do for my family?
Wednesday, May 9 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Marcovitch home (address provided with RSVP) FREE, snacks provided (please let us know of any dietary issues one week prior) In lieu of a fee, please bring in shampoo, dish soap, hand soap, or personal care product to donate to Jewish Family Services. It’s not an easy topic to talk about. For parents, making a will is the single most important thing you can do to make sure your child is cared for by the people you choose if anything should happen to you. Learn about the importance of wills and other legal documents to protect your family. Jason Levine is an attorney at the law firm of Liebenthal, Podolsky & Levine, Ltd. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate and tax planning, asset protection planning, general corporate representation, and real estate law, and is licensed in both Ohio and in Michigan. When not in the office or when he is not involved in any of his community commitments, Jason can be found at the region’s concert venues or contemplating using his expertise as a certified barbeque judge. RSVP requested the day prior to each event to Hallie Freed at Hallie@ jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.
PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community from age six months through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
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Of Local Interest This Yom HaAtzma’ut, celebrate red, white, and blue.
Jefferson Awards Jewish Toledo Finalists Jewish Toledoans Bill Himmel, Terri Himmel, and Joel Levitan are among this year’s Jefferson Awards finalists. Winners will be announced in May. The Jefferson Awards were founded in 1972 by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ohio U.S. Senator
Robert Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard to honor “unsung heroes” who have demonstrated outstanding community building and public ser vice. The Jefferson Awards Foundation aims to inspire Americans to create positive change in their communities.
Announcing new short film competition
Magen David Adom, Israel’s largest and premier emergency medical response agency, has been saving lives since before 1948. And supporters like you provide MDA’s 27,000 paramedics, EMTs, and civilian Life Guardians — more than 90% of them volunteers — with the training, equipment, and rescue vehicles they need. So as we celebrate Israel’s independence, make a difference in the health, welfare, and security of the Israeli people with your gift to MDA. Please give today. AFMDA Midwest Region 30100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 150 Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Toll-Free 877.405.3913 • midwest@afmda.org www.afmda.org
Columbus, OH--The JCC Columbus Jewish Film Festival is proud to announce the AES Short Film Competition in memory of Andrew Ethan Stern. Emerging Ohio filmmakers of all backgrounds are invited to submit a short film in any genre relating to Judaism, Jewish culture or history, the Jewish experience or other Jewish themes. The competition is open to Ohio residents ages 16 – 40 with an entry fee of $10 per film. Each applicant may submit up to two films. With a total prize package of up to $2,500, the Grand Prize of $1,800 will be awarded during the 2018 Columbus Jewish Film Festival.
Films may be of any genre or format such as documentary, narrative, or animated with a length of at least four minutes and no more than twelve minutes including credits. If a film contains foreign language, English subtitles must be included. Films must be submitted by July 31, 2018 for consideration through the Columbus Jewish Film Festival website. Full applications and further information will be available February 1, 2018 through cjfilmfest.org. Please send questions and inquiries to AES Short Film Competition Director Dawn Balopole at shor tfilms@ columbusjcc.org.
Solomon the Accountant
A novel by Edward M. Krauss A Jewish Love Story Solomon is a gentle love story set in the middle-class Jewish community of Toledo, Ohio in 1950. Now available in paperback through Amazon or via Kindle. Also by Edward M. Krauss: Here On Moon, a story of deceit, divorce, and recovery A Story Of Bad, two stories wound together, a murder mystery and a love story. Mr. Krauss is available to meet with book clubs – without fee – anywhere in Ohio.
RUN YOUR BUSINESS CARD IN THE
Simply send your business card and billing information to: Paul Causman at 6465 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH 43560 or paul@JewishToledo.org Publish your business card (reproduced with no changes) for just $36/month* *Three-month minimum. Any changes to business card include extra charge. Ads must be received by the 15th of the month. Call 419-724-0318 for more information
Toledo Jewish News • April 2018 • Page 17
Local
Simcha Locally owned and operated since 1955
Birth Announcement Dr. Evan and Bre Russell, of Columbus, Indiana are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Vale, born on March 12, 2018. She weighed 7lbs. 10 oz. and is 20 inches long. Ava joins her big brother, Ari Louis who will be three years old in April. Paternal grandmother is Linda Russell (Raymond z"l) of Sylvania Township, Ohio. Maternal grandmother is Rebecca Thevenow May and step-grandfather, John May, of Nashville, Indiana.
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Send us your wedding, engagement, graduation, baby, job or other news for consideration in the Toledo Jewish News today! Submit your simcha to Paul Causman at paul@JewishToledo.org.
Don't miss out on the sounds of the season
Emily A. Sansom • Au.D., F-AAA
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Temple Shomer Emunim April Worship Schedule Friday, April 6th Passover Yizkor Service 10:30AM Shabbat Service Begins at 6:00PM Friday, April 13th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM
Join us Friday, April 13th Shabbat Service Begins at 6:00PM Special Evening in Honor of the 90th Birthday of Samuel Adler, Our congregant and world-renowned composer
Friday, April 20th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Cantor Jen Roher will officiate
Shabbat Service begins at 6:00PM Traditional Shabbat Dinner to follow Adults $14 Children 10 & Under $7 RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com or 419/885-3341 by Monday, April 9th
Friday, April 27 Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Healing Service th
Saturday, April 28th WRJ Area Day Shabbat 9:30AM-1:00PM
Temple Book Club Thursday, April 12th at 10:30AM The Girl Who Wrote In Silk by Kristi Estes
Camp Kayitz is June 11th-15th!! Experience a “Jewish year in one week” PreK-5th Grade 9:30AM-3:00PM Ages 2 & 3 years old 9:30AM-12:30PM For more information contact wpayne@templese.com or (419)885-3341
Temple Shomer Emunim is Pleased to Host a Very Special Shabbat Morning Area Day for the Central District of WRJ #WomenSpeak #SheLeads
Coffee with the Clergy Wednesday, April 4th at 11:00AM
Bible & Bagels Sunday, April 29th at 9:30AM
April Religious School Calendar Sun. April 1st NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Wed. April 4th NO HEBREW SCHOOL Religious School 9:15-11:30AM Sun. April 8th Wed. April 11th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. April 15th Religious School 9:15AM Wed. April 18th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. April 22nd Family Participation Day at Woodlawn Cemetery 10-11AM Wed. April 25th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. April 29th Religious School 9:15AM
Saturday, April 28th
Keynote Speaker-Sharon S. Speyer, President of Northwest Ohio Region for Huntington Bank Panel-Dr. Susan Federman, MD & Dr. Jeanine Huttner, MD Closing Speaker-Judge Connie Zemmelman 9:30-10AM – Bagels & Coffee 10-10:30AM – Shabbat Service 10:30-11AM – Keynote Address 11AM-Noon – Panel Discussion Noon-1PM – Lunch 1-1:30PM – Closing Speaker $10 per person RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com or 419/885-3341 by April 23rd
Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Congregation B’nai Israel PESACH SCHEDULE Friday, March 30 Erev Pesach
Morning Service/Siyyum Bechorim............. 7:00 a.m. Fast of the First Born Light Candles.............................................. 7:39 p.m. NO evening service
Saturday, March 31 First Day Pesach
Service of Reaffirmation….......................... 9:30 a.m. Mincha…………………………………………1:00 p.m. Light Candles.............................................. 8:40 p.m. NO evening service
Sunday, April 1 Second Day Pesach
Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Mincha after Kiddush NO Evening service
April 2-5 Monday-Thursday Chol Hamoed Pesach Regular daily services at 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Morning service followed by breakfast in the social hall
Thursday, April 5
Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m. Light candles………………………………….7:46 p.m.
Friday, April 6
Seventh Day Pesach
Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m. Light Candles………………………………... 7:47 p.m.
Saturday, April 7 Eighth Day Pesach/Yizkor Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Yizkor…………............................................11:00 a.m. Mincha………………………………………….1:00 p.m.
Passover ends at 8:49 p.m.
Save the Date! October 19-21, 2018 Congregation B’nai Israel
WOMEN’S WEEKEND: A TIME TO RECHARGE for questions contact Miriam Beckerman, mesb@bex.net or Cathy Sperling, sperlingcathy@gmail.com
MAZEL TOV!
to Hazzan
Ivor Lichterman
for being awarded an
Honorary Doctorate in Music
Saturday, April 21 9:30 a.m.
We will celebrate his extraordinary achievements with a special Shabbat service and Kiddush luncheon RSVP to the office by April 12 CBI Jewish Film Festival
7:00 a.m. & 5:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.*
*When Religious School is in session
David S. Stone Religious School
April 2018
Sunday
8 RS 9:30-11:00 a.m. Class at Shomer Emunim for Disability Awareness/ Inclusion program- We strongly encourage all families to stay for the program.
Wednesday 11 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. Sunday 15 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Yom Hashoah
event for students; Parents meet us at Shomer at 10:30
Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday
18 22 25 29
RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. NO RS (Glass City Marathon) RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. RS 9:30-11:00 a.m followed by
Community Yom Haatzmaut –Israel’s 70th celebration; parents meet us at 11:00 a.m. at Shomer
Sunday, April 8
2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00)
BITUSY/KADIMA
All are Welcome NO Charge Refreshments will be served
Lounge Night Wednesday, April 11
Exodus
Sisterhood Book Club
6:15-7:30 p.m.
ALL USY and KADIMA kids are invited!
Tuesday, April 24
CRUSY Regional Convention
The Ritual Bath
Dates – Thursday, April 19 - Sunday, April 22, 2018
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. at C.B.I. by Faye Kellerman
PASSOVER is here at the CBI Gift Shop
We have a wonderful selection of ELIJAH & MIRIAM CUPS SEDER PLATES MATZAH TRAYS CHILDREN’S PASSOVER BOOKS HAGGADAHS
Hours: Sundays 9:30 a.m.– Noon
http://www.regpacks.com/crusy1718 Location – Camp Wise, Chardon, Ohio Cost - $330 (scholarships are available and are part of the online registration) by March 18 - $355 for registration after March 18. Registration closes April 9. This service is designed for parents with children ages 5 years and younger
Saturday, April 14
11:15 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Kiddush lunch will follow RSVP to kbrody@cbitoledo.org
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Congregation Etz Chayim SISTERHOOD NEWS If you're looking for some delicious new Passover recipe ideas, you may want to purchase Sisterhood's cookbook called Recipes from Etz Chayim's Kitchen. How about some delicious Chopped Liver with matzo, a Sweet and Sour Brisket, Potato Kugel, Honey Glazed Carrots, and an Apricot Crumb Cake for dessert? Copies are available for $10 through the synagogue office. Consider that they also make a great birthday, anniversary, or wedding gifts for friends or relatives. Mark your calendar for our upcoming Sisterhood Closing Luncheon on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. It will be a delicious dairy meal which will follow Shavuos services. During this special event, we will honor this year's Woman of the Year, Carol VanZile and install our new Officers. Watch your mail for further details. If you are not currently a member of Sisterhood and would like to join, please contact Suzie Rosenberg, our Membership Chairman. Yearly dues are $20. If you are currently a Sisterhood member and are 60 or over, you can become a Life Member for $200. Please contact Suzie at (419) 536-7758 and get all the details on both categories of membership. The next Sisterhood Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:15 am. It will take place in the shul library. All Sisterhood members are invited to attend. POKER/MAHJ SUNDAY Everyone is invited to play poker and mahj on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served. LEARNING SHABBAT & BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY KIDDUSH LUNCH Congregation Etz Chayim is pleased to have Aviva Panush return for her wonderful learning sessions on Shabbat. Join us on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to learn with Aviva and following Shabbat services, enjoy a delicious Kiddush lunch honoring our members celebrating a birthday and/or anniversary in April. SUNDAY MORNING MOVIE Join us for a delightful movie on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The movie to be shown is titled “The Women’s Balcony”. Below is a synopsis of the film: An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, goodhearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power. When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma and the rabbi in shock, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways and tries to take control. This tests the women’s friendships and creates an almost Lysistrata-type rift between the community’s women and men. BOOK CLUB Everyone is invited to attend the Etz Chayim Book Club/Mini Lunch on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at noon in the synagogue social hall. The cost is $5.00. Please R.S.V.P. to the synagogue office, 419-473-2401. Native Toledoan Edward Krauss, author of the book, Solomon the Accountant, will review his book and prepare a reading from a selection in the book. Following is a synopsis of the book: Solomon has fallen hard for a young, recent widow, Molly Manion. He gently, tenderly tries to win her heart as she struggles with leaving behind her old love, accepting new love, all the while tugged and pulled by her family and society's expectations. Herman Moskaivitch is Solomon’s best friend. Herman’s almost-engaged relationship with Deborah Goldman is becoming strained; Deborah is interested in marriage, Herman isn’t ready to propose. Solomon becomes involved in the Herman and Deborah situation; meanwhile Herman and then Deborah support Solomon is his pursuit of Molly. Solomon the Accountant is a warm-hearted, character-driven story of love lost and found, strong friendships and family bonds, told with tears and laughter.
APRIl PASSOVER SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:41 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m. Candlelighting 7:46 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Mincha 6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m. Candlelighting 7:47 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Yizkor 11:00 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:48 p.m. Repurchase of Chametz 9:20 p.m.
Chabad House LAST HOURS OF PASSOVER It is a custom to eat a special meal complete with matzah, wine and chassidic songs on the last day of Passover. Free of charge ‐ bring the whole family! Special Children's Program. RSVP www.chabadtoledo.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 7:00 PM
SUMMER 2018
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JUNE 18 - JULY 13
FOR AGES 3-12 WWW.CHABADTOLEDO.COM/CAMP GAN IZZY EXTREME FOR GIRLS 10-12 YEARS OLD! GAN IZZY EXTREME FOR BOYS 10-12 YEARS OLD! -- PRE-CAMP AND AFTER-CAMP AVAILABLE --
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LAG B’OMER FAMILY BBQ
* REGISTER BY APRIL 16th FOR 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT * * SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: APRIL 11th * Tuition covers all activities and trips and daily hot kosher lunches and nutritious snacks!
THURSDAY
MAY 3, 2018
$50 Deposit per child is due at registration. Deposit will be applied towards tuition. Camp Gan Israel & CGI Affiliated Programs have been graciously sponsored by The Gary & Andrea Delman Family Foundation
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Employment Opportunity
Jewish Living Center of Greater Toledo hiring a Program Associate
Excellent opportunity for motivated individual seeking employment working with 60 and better adults The Program Associate for Jewish Living Center ( JLC) of Greater Toledo is a full-time employee of Jewish Family Service ( JFS) an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo ( JFGT), and is responsible for assisting with the planning and executing of programs for the JLC. A minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education and at least two years prior experience in a direct or related area. Excellent written, verbal, and didactic communication skills, as well as computer competency, are required for the position. Must be available for evening and weekend programs and travel. The Program Associate reports directly to the JLC Director for all purposes related to program planning, coordination and execution and all other aspects of the job. The Program Associate works collaboratively with JLC Director in all aspects of programming including program/activity planning, development and execution, research, contracting, marketing, and travel for 60 & better adults. For a complete job description and more information about the JLC Program Associate, contact Rene Rusgo at rene@jewishtoledo.org
JOIN OUR TEAM!
The YMCA of Greater Toledo
The following position is currently available: Arts & Humanities Coordinator at Sylvania YMCA/JCC The Arts & Humanities Coordinator is a part-time position responsible for the planning, budgeting and coordination of all Arts & Humanities and related programming at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC Branch of the YMCA of Greater Toledo. If interested, send resume electronically by March 15, 2018 to Christy Gordon at cgordon@ymcatoledo.org
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Local Interest
Scavenger Hunt Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt Benefitting Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry
Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m.
Meet at Meijer (east entrance), 7240 Central Ave. After shopping: meet at JFS Food Pantry, 6505 Sylvania Ave. Cost: Donation of shopped items (dinner is included)
On your marks, get set, SHOP… FOR JFS! Families with children of ALL ages are invited to be a "hunger hero" and join us for an afternoon of fun, awareness, and community. Participants will be placed in groups (or families) and receive a scavenger hunt list. They will race through the aisles in order to stay within budget, get the best deals, and find the most items on their list. Prizes will be awarded. After shopping, we will load up our cars and head to the Food Pantry to unload and have dinner together. Questions? Need to RSVP? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo or Micki Pittman at 419-724-0407 or McKenzie@jewishtoledo.org RSVP requested by Friday, April 20.
Do you know a young professional or young entrepreneur who deserves to be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Toledo Jewish News? Contact Paul Causman at 419-724-0318 or Paul@JewishToledo.org
Jewish Federation & Foundation
Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo request for Nominees for Board of Directors
Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo is accepting nominations for the JFGT board and for affiliated agencies and boards including: Jewish Family Service, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, Toledo Board of Jewish Education, Toledo Hillel, Department of Jewish Programs and the Jewish Community Relations Council. Nominations maybe made by contacting Joel Marcovitch at JFGT, 6465 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH 43560.
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Gan Yeladim Preschool
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Exciting news from your Toledo Jewish Historical Society By Lynn Jacobs Remember those old photos of historic Jewish Toledo that you enjoyed seeing in last year’s issues of the Toledo Jewish News? Thanks to your assistance in helping us identify those semi-familiar faces and places, we have been very hard at work making all 72 photos into a now completed photo gallery. It proudly hangs in the main vestibule of the Federation’s wing of the Sylvania YMCA/JCC building. Like almost all new projects, this one has morphed. Our initial goal was to simply add names and places (to the extent possible) to the photos of Jewish Toledo’s yesteryear. But the discovery of more dust-laden photos in the building’s attic could hardly be ignored. Clad in our face masks and gloves, we were delighted to find well-preserved black and white photos memorializing our community’s rich history. They are now reframed, annotated, and ready for viewers to enjoy. The display is fascinating and we urge you to come see it during business hours. It’s also one of the best deals in town; parking is free and no admission is charged. To date, the collection covers the first 100 years of Jewish Toledo history, from roughly 1880-1980. Even so, it is far from complete. Too many iconic institutions, people, businesses, professions, and everyday life even before 1980 are missing. For example, what about Brauer’s Deli? Siegel’s Meats? Goodman’s Bakery? Metzgers and
and recognition locally and beyond. Way before their time, women distinguished themselves as businesspeople. Professionals and salaried employees were recognized for giving unselfishly their time and efforts to both our Jewish and secular community organizations. Please help TJHS preserve and honor our rich and varied history— Okun Produce companies? Or Hirsch’s Book the story of Toledo Jewry. Store, the go-to purveyor of highbrow books and The history of our community simply won’t periodicals at the time, hungrily sought after by be complete without your help. Copies of your the most distinguished literati of Toledo and the prized photos will be reproduced so you can resuburban carriage trade. Hirsch’s also invited fa- tain the original. Please make time to open your mous national speakers like Lowell Thomas to boxes of once treasured items and share them speak and sign their latest bestsellers, decades be- with us, before they are tossed away into the unfore Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Au- known accidentally or otherwise. thors! Authors! series was born. Then there’s S.B. Stein & Son Jewelers, the Contact the TJHS at 419-351-5719 or lbjamost highly respected jewelry store (“Look for cobs82@gmail.com. the clock in the middle of the block” on Adams Street) where discriminating customers purchased fine jewelry and flawless diamonds. I know this from personal family history. When our son, Bruce, became engaged to our Jennifer, his paternal grandmother, Mollie Jacobs, z”l, gave them her engagement and wedding rings. These precious heirlooms are now 90 years old. Her husband, Sol, z”l , had purchased them from Please support our Stein’s. Jennifer has proudly worn these still-sparkling diamonds for nearly twenty years. advertisers and let them know We have no photos of Jewish-owned businessyou saw their ad in the es, professionals, and labor and service personnel after 1980 whose everyday efforts led to success Toledo Jewish News!
Jewish Federation & Foundation
Young Jewish Toledo
2018 Soirée Casino Royale Thank you to everyone who attended the 2018 Young Jewish Toledo Casino Royale Soirée.
Approximatel y 100 YJ Ters attended the 3rd annual Soirée to benefit the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. Generously underwritten by Jack and Kathryn Gallon Community Scholarship and Educational Opportunity fund, the 2018 Soirée raised over $20,000 for the Annual Campaign. Attendees dined on delicious bites from Registry Bistro and sipped on James Bond themed martinis. Thank you to 2018 Soirée committee members and speakers Tamara and Jeff Green, Denise Greenblatt, Jason Levine, Colette Lundberg, Mike and Gabi Mallin, McKenzie Pittman, Megan Schwartz, Lisa Shall, Stephanie Shaulskiy, and Dorian Slaybod. Thank you to all of our silent auction donors: African Safari Wildlife Park Anonymous Attitudes A Salon Barry Bagels Biggby Coffee Black Swamp Naturals C.L. Pauwels (Author) Chick Fil-A City Barbeque Cleveland Browns Cleveland Cavaliers DayTea Tea House Detroit Tigers Dragon's Roost Coffee Gail Mirrow Gathered Glassblowing Studio Handlebar Toledo Head Over Heels Salon Hot Head Burrito Imagination Station JennyLiz Aromatics Ltd. Kings Island/KI Cares Mich'Art Ottawa Hills Travel Panera Bread Polished Nail Salon Pure Barre Toledo Registry Bistro Serenity in Chains Sheila Painter SkyZone Toledo So Sweet Pastries Southwest Airlines Spare Parts Jewelry Star of India Sylvania Country Club Sylvania YMCA/JCC Sylvania Playland Toledo Mud Hens Toledo Zoo & Aquarium Universal Marble & Granite
Jewish Federation & Foundation
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Jewish Federation & Foundation
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Give Kids the World is a nonprofit resort, where children with life-threatening illnesses and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free family vacations. Give Kids The World depends on volunteers, known as Angels, to fulfill approximately 1,200 volunteer shifts every week. With countless hours and generous hearts, Toledo Hillel students assisted with resort operations, entertainment programs and completed special projects that ensured each family had the perfect guest experience.
A special thanks to:
To learn more about ‘Give Kids the World’, please visit www.gktw.org. To learn more about all of the AMAZING things our students are doing, please visit our website at
www.toledohillel.org
You are inspiring the next generation of Jewish leaders.