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JFGT Annual Meeting June 24 6:30p.m. Cocktails 7 p.m. Annual meeting
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Toledo and Israeli Teen2Teen members build relationships
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Young children come together to celebrate Israel
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo invites you to the 2014 Annual Community Meeting
A night of remembrance and celebration
Building Blocks for the Future The meeting includes installation of new board members of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and affiliated agencies, acknowledgements of outgoing board members, and recognition of Leadership Award winners! June 24, 2014 6:30p.m. Cocktails 7 p.m. Annual meeting Congregation B’nai Israel
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Please join us as we recap the accomplishments of last year, envision the future of our community, and honor our outstanding leaders with the 2014 Leadership Awards
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Department of Jewish Programs Daddy/Daughter Mini Golf Event Tuesday, July 8 | 6 to 8 p.m. | $10/person Glow Mini Golf, Sylvania Playland, 3620 Centennial Road Calling all dad’s or someone you consider a dad figure and daughter(s). Life is so hectic that it is often hard to find time to share together. Come and have fun playing mini golf together. This is all about fun and quality time. Please register with fee by Tuesday, July 1 to 419-724-0354 or e-mail registration@jewishtoledo.org. Grades 1 through 12 Wednesday, July 23
Going into: 1 to 2 p.m. Grades 1 – 4 2 to 3 p.m. Grades 5 – 8 3 to 4 p.m. Grades 9 – 12 Grassy area in between JFGT and Temple Shomer Emunim | Fee: $5 Want to have a blast? How about a foam blast?! Come prepared to get wet, dry off and have a bubbling good time! Register with fee by Monday, July, 11 by calling 419-724-0354 or email registration@jewishtoledo.org.
Mommy/Son Horse Ring Riding Event
Tuesday, August 12 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | $10/person River Hollow Farms, 26981 W. River Road, Perrysburg Moms (mom figures also), this is your opportunity to get some quality time with your son(s). Come and enjoy a leisure horse ride in the evening with your son, have some laughs and relax at River Hollow Farms. Register with fee by August 5 to 419-724-0354 or e-mail registration@jewishtoledo.org. SUPPORTED BY
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Tuesday, July 22, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Grassy area between Federation and Temple Shomer Emunim Free for kids young enough to make a mess and up to age 5. Come to play messy, messy, messy! Wear clothes that you do not care about becoming a mess. Bring clothes to change into after the mess and a towel to help with clean up! Please register by Tuesday, July 8 to registration@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0354.
PJ Bedtime Stories
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 - 7 p.m. Sherry Majewski's office, Jewish Federation Campus Come in your pajamas, robes and slippers for bedtime stories before it is time to drift off to sleep! Please register by Tuesday, July 8 to registration@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0354.
Zoo Visit
Tuesday, August 12, 10 to 11 a.m. | Free Leonard Lounge, Federation Campus Experience the zoo on wheels and learn more about the amazing creatures that live there! Please register by Tuesday, August 5 to 419-724-0354 or e-mail reservation@jewishtoledo.org.
Questions? Please contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org These events are part of the Welcome to Jewish Toledo initiative of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
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Jewish Federation 2014 SAVE THE of Greater Toledo DATE CALENDAR
Toledo Jewish News Volume 62 No. 9 • 28 pages
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June 1 June 2 June 12 June 12 June 22 June 24 June 29
Senior Forum: Planning for Successful Living and Aging Lion/Pomegranate Reception Hebrew Happy Hour: Perry's Burgers Seniors: Senior Anniversary Luncheon Family spring event: Jump into spring JFGT Annual Meeting Mideast meets the Midwest (brunch)
Jewish Family Service Campaign DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Seniors DJP Family Jewish Federation DJP: Young Jewish Toledo
July 3 July 7-10 July 8 July 17 July 20 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 27 July 29 July 29
Hebrew Happy Hour: Zia's Italian Seniors: Travel to Canada Daddy/Daughter Mini Golf Seniors: ProMedica Volunteer Services with Leslie Groth YJT Men's Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians getaway Children ages 1-5: Messy Day Party Grades 1-12: Foam Explosion Seniors: Day Trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan YJT Women's High Tea Seniors: Animal Behavior Center presentation PJ Bedtime Stories
DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Seniors DJP Family DJP Seniors DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Youth DJP Youth DJP Seniors DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Seniors DJP Youth
August 3 August 7 August 12 August 12 August 4 – 8 August 14
JFGT Casino Night Hebrew Happy Hour: PizzaPapalis Mom/Son Horseback Riding Babies, Bibs & More ... Toddlers Too: Zoo Visit Camp L’Chaim Seniors: Day Trip to Sauder Village and Spangler Candy
Campaign DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Family DJP Family Senior Adult Center DJP Seniors
September 9
Major Gifts Dinner
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October 12
DJP Fall Festival
DJP Family
November 14
Hillel Anniversary Shabbat
Hillel
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The Jewish Federation Campaign Cabinet wants to thank Jewish Toledo for years of devoted support. No charge. No solicitation. Adults 21 and over. Babysitting provided for children under 12. For babysitting, please RSVP by August 1 to Colette at 419-724-0361 or colette@jewishtoledo.org
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Jewish and interfaith community commemorate Yom HaShoah
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo CEO, Joel Marcovitch
Programs especially for post college to young families.
Hebrew Happy Hours
Wind down your work day with other young Jewish professionals from around Toledo. Join Y.J.T. for a drink and a good time. Hebrew Happy Hours start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • June 12 at Perry’s Burgers - 220 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, OH • July 3 at Zia’s Italian, 20 Main St., Toledo • August 7 at PizzaPapalis, 519 Monroe St., Toledo
Martin Lowenberg (above), the featured speaker for the community Yom HaShoah events this year, spoke to 800 people over a two-day period in late April, 600 of which were high school students (pictured below). He delivered a powerful message of hope and tolerance overcoming hate
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Mideast meets the Midwest Brunch
Toledo
Sunday, June 29 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sekach Building , Federation campus All young families, couples and singles are invited to enjoy a Middle Eastern brunch experience featuring henna tattoo artists, tarot card readings and delicious Mediterranean faire. Come out and meet new friends in similar life stages and have a relaxing Sunday brunch. Good food ends with good talk and most importantly new friends. Babysitting will be available during this event. Children ages 3 months and up are eligible to attend. A dairy/vegetarian kosher style lunch will be provided. Reservations are required for the babysitting room by Friday, June 20. Food allergies or special requirement notifications should also be noted in advance. *NO WALK INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.* RSVP by Friday, June 20 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org.
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Young Jewish Toledo Men’s Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians Getaway
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Sunday, July 20 Leave at 11 a.m. from Federation campus parking lot Game starts at 1:08 p.m. $40 per person Includes: Bus ride to and from Toledo, ticket, kosher hot dog and soda Michigan and Ohio have always been natural rivals. They share a border and Toledo is in the center of it all. Come and cheer on your favorite team as they clash on the field. RSVP required by Monday, July 7 to Hallie Freed at 419724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org. *NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED*
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Young Jewish Toledo Women’s High Tea
Women
Sunday, July 27 Location and time TBD $10 per person Enjoy an afternoon of tradition and sereneness as we sip on teas and dine on traditional tea faire. Life catches up to all of us, so take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy this comforting ritual with great friends. RSVP by Monday, July 21 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie @jewishtoledo.org.
Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors Upcoming events June 15-20: "Bearing Witness to Humanity: Exploring a Curriculum of Civic Responsibility in the Shadow of the Holocaust" is an educator enrichment workshop for K-12 and university educators, sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council. David Weinberg is guest scholar; Congregation B'nai Israel's Hazzan Ivor Lichterman and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo CEO, Joel Marcovitch, will also be presenting. Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m.: A special kick-off event for the Summer Institute will feature the Toledo theatrical premiere of Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors and a special reception. Photographic portraits by Dena Eber of the film’s six Holocaust survivors will also be on display. The event is sponsored by BGSU’s School of Art and School of Teaching & Learning. Everyone is invited to attend, but please RSVP (seating is limited) by 6/9 to Liz Rector, School of Art, BGSU at erector@bgsu. edu or 419-372-2786. Monday, June 16: Workshop participants will come to the Federation campus. Hazzan Ivor Lichterman will lead a
workshop on the tenets of Judaism in the sanctuary at B’nai Israel and discuss the Jewish experience in pre and post-war Poland. Child of a Holocaust survivor, his father, the late Cantor Jakub Lichterman was the last Cantor of Warsaw. Joel Marcovitch, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, will talk about contemporary Jewish community, Jewish identity and how the effects of the Holocaust are felt by the next generation of Jews. David Weinberg will then discuss the history of anti-semitism. Tuesday, June 17: In a morning event at BGSU, David Weinberg will give an overview of the Holocaust, discussing some of the historical events leading up to World War II in Germany that set the stage for Nazism, the involvement of the U.S. government, and liberation, as well as a bit on post-war events. Marcia Haddad Ikonomopoulos, Museum Director, Kehila Kedosha Janina (NYC), will give an overview of the rich history of Greek Judaism and discuss the
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Donor Advised Funds:
Q&A
What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? A Donor Advised Fund, or a Philanthropic Fund, is a charitable fund established with the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, How is my Donor Advised which allows the donor or designee Fund going to help me? to recommend grants to qualifying A Donor Advised Fund makes charities. charitable giving easy, flexible and convenient. Simplified recordHow does a Donor Advised keeping, centralized donation and Fund work? grantmaking reduce your time The donor can make a gift involved in the important work of of cash or any kind of property, philanthropy. The donor or famincluding securities, closely-held ily members can make additional stock, insurance and real estate, transfers to the fund at any time. to the Fund. The Fund assets are With one simple form, you can managed by the Foundation. recommend grants from the fund at your convenience and avoid the Are there any tax advantages? year-end pressure of making mulDonors of cash or property to a tiple charitable gifts. Meanwhile, DAF generally receive an income the assets in the fund continue to tax deduction for the cash or the grow to be used for future grants. full fair market value of the assets contributed. If the property con- How does giving to Jewish tributed to the Fund is appreciated Federation of Greater Toledo’s securities, real estate or some other Annual Campaign differ from capital asset, the donor can avoid establishing a Donor Advised paying capital gains tax on the Fund? appreciation. Contributions to the annual campaign are allocated by the Aren’t these funds for affluent Federation to meet the current philanthropists? operating needs of local, national A DAF or Philanthropic Fund and overseas organizations. Your can be established with as little as Donor Advised Fund can, through $5,000. The minimum contribu- your recommendations, target tion amount for grant recommen- those charitable organizations dations is $100. that meet your philanthropic objectives. How is the Donor Advised Fund managed? Should I have my professional The Foundation is committed advisor speak to the to providing donors with person- Toledo Jewish Community alized and responsive service con- Foundation about this? cerning all areas of philanthropy. The Foundation’s Donor AdThe Foundation staff is happy to vised Funds are easy to establish meet with families and help iden- and operate. We would be pleased tify goals and charitable interests. to work with your accountant, atWe will research organizations that torney, financial advisor or other match your philanthropic goals. professional advisor. The investment of assets in DAF is overseen by a committee of expeFor further information, rienced investment professionals. please contact Arleen R. Levine, Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, at 419-724-0355 or arleen@JewishToledo.org.
little-known events of the Greek Holocaust. She will then lead the group into dialogue on relating contemporary social issues, in an attempt to not only contextualize the political, religious and social aspects that led to the destruction of Greek Jewry, but to look at both Greek and American tendencies in these areas today. After exploring both the history of the Holocaust and its impact in modern Greece, participants will then visit downtown Toledo to the Holy Trinity (Greek) Orthodox Cathedral to discuss the role that the church played in saving Greek Jews during the Holocaust. Wednesday, June 18: A visit will be made to the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Friday, June 20: During a Shabbat celebration at Temple Shomer Emunim, participants will be welcomed by the Toledo
Jewish community and will be given the opportunity to say a few words about their experience in the Bearing Witness Summer Institute. June 24 - July 23: A group of 11 educators will take a trip to East Central Europe, literally walking in the footsteps of the Toledo survivors, exploring their cities, and making connections with the communities in Poland, Hungary and Greece. The trip, "Walking Witness: Civic Responsibility in the Shadow of the Holocaust," is funded by a Fulbright-Hays grant. For more information about any of the events above, please contact Heather Elliott-Famularo at helliot@bgsu.edu or visit bearingwitnesstoledo.com. There is still space for a few more educators in the Summer Institute, so please share the information with teachers who might be interested.
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Jewish Family Service Friendly Visitor Shelli Plosscowe receives honorable mention volunteer award Jewish Family Service is very proud to announce that Friendly Visitor Shelli Plosscowe received the 2014 Medical Mutual Northwest Ohio Outstanding Senior Volunteer Honorable Mention Award for exemplary community volunteer service. Medical Mutual continued its tradition of community involvement by inviting various organizations in northwest Ohio to nominate an outstanding senior who volunteers his or her time to help others. The nominee must be at least age 60 and actively engaged in a volunteer activity for one year or more. The awards salute those volunteers who act in a selfless, caring manner and are committed to enhancing the quality of the lives of those around them. Honorees were recognized at the 15th Annual Outstanding Senior Volunteer Awards banquet for the northwest region on April 23 at the Pinnacle. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were recognized along with those honorees receiving Honorable Mention. Shelli Plosscowe has been a very dedicated and committed volunteer for the Jewish Family Service Friendly Visitor Program for close to two years. During
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that time, Shelli has devoted countless number of hours visiting and enhancing the life of another Jewish woman who lives alone with no family nearby. It is her unselfish devotion in bringing warmth and companionship to another Jewish individual that makes her so worthy of this award. Congratulations, Shelli, on this welldeserved honor!
Send resume and certifications to: JFS Senior Adult Center c/o Diane Hall 2700 Pelham Road Toledo, Ohio 43606
Free in-home care: Try it, you’ll like it Are you a senior who finds it more difficult to do household chores, but are reluctant to have a homemaker or think you can’t afford it? Do you have an aging family member who doesn’t realize the benefits of obtaining in-home services through Jewish Family Service? You can have in-home services, including homemakers, for FREE for one month by using the coupon below. Simply contact Jewish Family Service,
419-885-2561, to activate service. You will not only receive quality in-home care, but you will also be considered for an hourly subsidy (based on a sliding scale) after your month of free service and have JFS social workers available to you to help you with other needs that may arise. Hurry, the offer expires June 30, 2014. Service you can trust, service you can afford. Try it; you’ll like it!
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Jewish Family Service/Senior News Senior Adult Center Activities Pelham Manor’s Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their family members to enjoy ice cream sundaes, cookies and entertainment.
Mezzo soprano Nadia Oselsky, with accompanist Wesley Scott Forney, both UT students, provided outstanding entertainment for Senior Adult Center's annual Mother's Day and V-E Day celebration, with Russian songs and operatic selections
Eugene Koyfman and Lidia Spivak raise a vodka toast to comrades who ended WWII in the V-E day invasion of Berlin, with Tanya Belfer seated at the table
The annual Pelham Picnic will be on Sunday, July 13 starting at noon. Camp L'chaim campers must be registered by July 14. Two outings are scheduled for the week: on Tuesday, August 5, campers will be transported to Detroit, Michigan for a cruise on the river, with an elegant luncheon and entertainment on board by Gemini, a folk duo from Ann Arbor and a camp favorite. On Thursday, August 7, campers will be transported by motor coach to Maumee Bay State Park for a day of play with Eileen and Joanie, water aerobics if you wish, and another great buffet. Returning campers know what to expect, but if you are a first timer, prepare for a wonderful week. Other highlights include an omelet breakfast, Grumpy’s salad lunch and pizza party. Get your reservations in soon.
Irina Zaurov presents a Mother's Day rose to Pelham resident Sandra Love at the V-E Day and Mother's Day party
Seniors learn about preparing for a nuclear Iran Bob Feferman, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Outreach Coordinator, recently spoke to local seniors about how close Iran is to developing nuclear weapons, why Americans should be concerned about it, and what citizenactivists can do to help prevent it. UANI is a not-for-profit, non-partisan advocacy group that seeks to prevent Iran from fulfilling its ambition to obtain nuclear weapons
Sight Center of Northwest Ohio addresses local seniors
In early May, Dawn Christensen, Executive Director, The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio, met with local seniors to discuss the organization, providing a range of information about vision and blindness
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Partnership2Gether Toledo and Israeli Teen2Teen members build relationships
Hosting the girls from Israel was one of the best and most educational experiences in my life. I learned so much about Israel and the people that live there. I discovered so many similarities that we share between us. We live very different lives, but at the same time have the same morals and values. We only were together for two days, but we could talk like we were best friends. I hope that we can have the same experience that the Israelis had and are able to visit them in Israel and have them host us. - Avi Levison Participating in Teen2Teen this year, and specifically this past weekend, was a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I really enjoyed meeting my new friends from Israel, going to the mall with them, doing glass blowing and missing school to go to the zoo with them. I really hope that I can visit my new friends in Israel. This program has really shown me the importance of the Partnership2Gether program, and I hope I can go to Israel very soon. - Josh Brody I had an amazing time getting to meet everybody and I learned a lot about them. Everybody was so nice and funny. Getting to spend time with them was great. I had so much fun while shopping, and going to the glass studio. My favorite part of the time I spent with them was all of us just hanging out at the Yaffe/Rusgo house and at the Levisons' getting to know each other. This program was an amazing experience, and I am so glad that I got to be a part of it. - Emmie Brody
Sulam Tsor Teen2Teen Delegation: Enduring friendships, unshakable bonds By Fagie Benstein Partnership2Gether Chair, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo If they all stood in a line facing backwards, one could not tell which teens were Israeli or which were American. All wearing jeans two sizes too small, with their shirts hanging out and their cell phones protruding from their back pockets, they bonded over their similarities and their differences. For almost a year, nine teens from our Partnership2Gether region and 18 kids from the Toledo and Youngstown communities have gotten to know each other through the wonders of modern technology under the direction of
a creative American/ Israeli team of educators and professionals. It’s awesome to bring together children who live continents away from each other. They got to know their new friends quickly and with great ease, learning where they all lived, what subjects they take in school, whether or not they have pets and much more. The teenagers discussed everything from what it’s like to live so close to the Lebanese border to what they all think of Justin Bieber to the difference between older siblings joining the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) versus older siblings going off to college. It was a pleasure watching these kids finally meet each other face to face. They blended as
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P2G Director visits Toledo Jan Goldstein, Director of the Central Area Partnership Consortium, Partnership2Gether (working out of Omaha, Nebraska) visited Toledo on May 13 to discuss the power of P2G and how it puts a "face" on Israel. "It's an organic relationship... a coalition of the winning," she said.
Contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@JewishToledo.org for more information.
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Partnership2Gether On your next trip to Israel, you must visit the Western Galilee send 10% of their annual campaign dollars to Israel. U.S. communities link up I visited Israel for two weeks this past with a specific geographic area of Israel February while my wife was shoveling to support projects that are mutually snow back in Toledo. It was a work-related beneficial. On the Partnership2Gether trip, so I didn’t feel that guilty. However, website, our Partnership with the Cenmy visit turned out to be much more than tral Area Consortium is described as an work; it was an emotionally moving and organization that “promotes personal relationships between the Central Area educational experience. This was my third visit to Israel since Consortium (14 U.S. Jewish communi2006, and this time, I spent a day with ties) and Israel’s Western Galilee (Akko our partners in the Western Galilee region and Matte Asher) through cultural, to see the amazing projects that we have educational, social, medical and ecobeen supporting through our annual nomic programs … [the] Partnership campaign. I’m not just saying this because is dedicated to connecting people and I’m on the Federation board. I’m always making a difference for Jews in Israel skeptical about how my donations and and America.” I boarded a commuter train from Tel tax dollars are being spent. You may know that local Federations Aviv to Nahariya to meet Heidi Benish, the Missions and Marketing Coordinator for Partnership2Gether in the Central Region. I asked Professor Nurit KaplanToren, a research associate at Haifa University who spent a few months in Toledo during the fall working with colleagues at UT, to accompany me so she could learn about the Entrance to the underground hospital Partnership (and interpret for me, if necessary). Heidi greeted us and showed us around Nahariya on the way to the Western Galilee Hospital. Nahariya is on the northwest coast of Israel, just a few miles from the border with Lebanon. During the summer war in 2006, Nahariya sustained significant damage from Hospital air supply tanks By Eric Dubow
Hezbollah rocket attacks, and part of the hospital was damaged. When we reached the hospital, Sara Paperin, International Liaison at the hospital, met up with us. I had met Sara last fall at a Federation board meeting in Toledo. Sara provided a tour of the hospital. The hospital is the second largest in northern Israel (behind one in Haifa), and it serves a diverse population that reflects the area at large (Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze). And the hospital staff also reflects this ethnic diversity. We should be proud that our Federation dollars support an organization that is a model for productive and peaceful cooperation across the ethnic groups in Israel. Sara showed us the parts of the hospital that were demolished by rockets during the 2006 war. This led to the construction of a fully operational underground bomb-proof hospital into which over 400 patients can be evacuated within an hour with advance warning. The walls are thick, the doors are reinforced and an elaborate system of air supply tanks can provide breathable air for extended periods. Although it seems like a huge and unthinkable expense to build such a facility, I
Teens continued from page 8 though they had known each other forever. While in Toledo, all the kids blew glass together at Gathered Art Gallery downtown, and the Israeli teens attended a day of American public school with their host partner and also joined in an arts and crafts activity with Gan Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten. The interaction and partnering warmed us all; the young children begged the Israelis to stay longer, sing another song about Israel and do another craft together. By far, the most emotional and heartwarming moment of the experience was the Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day observance) ceremony conducted by the Israeli teens. At the beginning of the service, each of the Israeli’s introduced themselves and then said the name of an Israeli soldier, stating their birth, their rank and when they had fallen. Seven out of the nine fallen soldiers were just 19-24. Transitioning into Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), the teens’ voices
sensed the constant apprehension that staff and patients (let alone the residents of northern Israel) must feel when I stood at the observation area of the hospital that provides a panoramic view of the hills of Lebanon, potential rocket-launching sites, just a few miles to the north. We also visited the ophthalmology clinic which was destroyed by the rocket attacks, also rebuilt thanks to a generous Toledoan, and the pediatric emergency room. What a facility. Kids do not wait in an adult emergency room; they go to a bright, cheery, kid-friendly area. Children are often traumatized by emergency medical procedures, within or outside of the context of ethnic-political conflict; we can be proud that our support has helped to build this facility. And although it is not widely reported in our news media or the world news media, the hospital has treated hundreds of Syrian refugees (many of them children) over the past few years who have been lucky enough to
Dubow continued on page 22 took on a celebrative mood, as they engaged the entire audience in Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, “Jerusalem the Gold.” A visit to the Toledo Zoo on the last morning of their visit inspired some of Toledo’s teens to take an excused absence from school and spend their last four hours in Toledo with their Israeli friends. The Israeli teens had never seen polar bears, which put on a wonderful show for them. After a final (for now) farewell hug circle, the teens were all making plans to keep in touch. There is 6,500 miles between Toledo and Israel, yet it was obvious that time and space would not come between the teens, their friendship continuing to grow stronger in the future. So much gratitude to René Rusgo, masterful Partnership2Gether professional partner and friend; Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo for its continuing commitment to strengthening the bonds between Toledo and Israel; and to every donor to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. You made this happen.
The Urban Shük at Toledo Art Walk Experience a journey of artwork before and after Mercé Culp's artistic trip to Israel influenced a new style of Urban Art. The market-style exhibition features influences by African, Indian, Asian and Spanish cultures. Join Mercé for a trip to the "Urban Shük," a world city market of art, design and fashion. The Truth Gallery 1811 Adams Street, Toledo 6 p.m. June 26 July 24 August 28 September 25 Art Walk sponsored by The Arts Commission
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FREE books and CDs – Are you getting YOURS? 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 will receive a highquality Jewish children’s book or CD every month, from age six months through age eight. 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. PJ ABC FOOD BOOKS FOR JUNE ARE: Apples & Honey (ages 6 months to 2 years) My Face Book - Hebrew/English by Star Bright Books Bagels & Lox (ages 2 to 3) This is the Challah by Sue Hepker Challah Toast (ages 3 to 4) Rise and Shine: A Challah Day Tale by Karen Ostrove Dates & Almonds (ages 4 to 5) How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham Egg Matza (ages 5 to 6) No Baths at Camp by Tamar Fox Falafel (ages 6 to 7) The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street by Ann Redisch Stampler Gefilte Fish (ages 7 to 8) Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller Hamantaschen (ages 8 and above) All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown by Sydney Taylor To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
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Local News Toledo BBYO honored at Ohio Northern Regional Convention 2014 Toledo BBYO had a wonderful showing at the Ohio Northern Regional Convention 2014: Lights! Camera! ACTION! where 14 teens enjoyed a weekend full of movie themed programs, regional board elections and an energetic dance party. Multiple Toledo teens were even hypnotized by the Kosher Hypnotist, Ronnie Baras. During the convention, Morgan Segall and Kyle Bader were crowned as Toledo’s Sweetheart and Beau representatives. Also, BSN brought home the We Care Bear, a stuffed bear awarded to a chapter who has performed Tikkun Olam. Toledo teens had an amazing last convention of the 2013-2014 programming year and are looking forward to a summer full of BBYO programs in Toledo and beyond.
Mazel Tov to Kyle Bader, who was elected as Mazkir of the Ohio Northern Regional AZA Board. Kyle is a junior at Sylvania Southview High School, where he played basketball, is involved in student government and is a member of National Honors Society. Mazel Tov to Ben Yaffe, who was elected as Gizbor of the Ohio Northern Regional AZA Board. Ben is currently a sophomore at Sylvania Southview High School, where he is involved with speech and debate, Science Olympiad, and theater productions.
B’Not Shalom BBG Awards: First place: Best Creativity Fold Program First place: Most Creative Form of Communication Second place: Best Jewish Heritage program Third place: Regional BBG Banner BSN AZA Awards: First place: Best Overall Communication First place: Regional AZA Banner Second place: Best Creative form of Communication
B’Not Shalom members pose with beloved song leaders Happie Hoffman and Eric Hunker
(back row) BSN advisor Josh Harendorf, Ben Yaffe, Adam Liber, Kyle Bader and Josh Liebes-McClellan; (front row) Jacob Dolin, Matthew Fink, Natah Podolsky and Alex Goldstein at the awards banquet
Kyle Bader and Ben Yaffe
BBG members pose before Shabbat
Toledo BBYO
A morning of luxury for mom On a gorgeous sunny morning last month, several moms met at Sandals Nail Spa, where they were treated to a pedicure or manicure and noshed on bagels and coffee. There was a lot of visiting, laughing and relaxing, just in time for Mother’s Day! For more information on family, youth or children’s programming, please contact Sherry Majewski at sherry@JewishToledo. org or 419-724-0386.
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Senior Programming Senior events calendar
The Senior Adult Programs of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo are supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization. All events are part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and occasionally take place at the various synagogues. Please note registration deadlines for all programs! To register for a Jewish Federation Senior Program, please call 419-724-0354 or email registration@JewishToledo.org. Thursday, June 12 Annual Anniversary Luncheon Noon Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person includes lunch and entertainment Join us as we celebrate nine years of senior programming in the Department of Jewish Programs. A lovely lunch will be served and, back by popular demand, Kelly Broadway and Mike Lorenz will entertain us. Sit back, relax, tap your toes and enjoy the soulful sound of Kelly and the wonderfully talented Mike. Registration and payment are required by Monday, June 2. Thursday, July 17 ProMedica Volunteer Services Presented by Leslie Groth, Director of Volunteer Resources 1 p.m. Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue Volunteer staff fulfills an important function in our hospitals. While performing any number of meaningful duties at our facilities, hospital volunteers provide a human connection to patients and their loved ones and help guide them through the treatment process. By offering their time and talents, our volunteers gain a sense of purpose and fulfillment when they give back to their community. Come learn more about what YOU can offer by volunteering and what YOU can gain. Feeling good and making new friends helps you stay physically healthy, combats depression, increases self-confidence and much more! Registration required by Monday, July 7. Tuesday, July 29 The Animal Behavior Center, LLC. Presenter Lara Joseph 9:45 a.m. depart Federation Campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue We will travel via bus to the Center Noon return to Federation Campus The animal behavior center is a very unique bi-level enclosure that is covered in grass and full of trees and banana plants. Some of the animals that live in or visit the Center are a great part of the experience of visiting. Come learn and interact with the animals in a stress-free environment. Registration required by Monday, July 21.
Travel Opportunities for Seniors Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10 Niagara-on-the Lake, Grand Bend & Port Stanley, and Ontario Travel via modern motor coach with lovely accommodations, dine at local favorites and see some of the best that Ontario, Canada has to offer with four (4) fabulous shows: Cabaret, The Philadelphia Story, Damn Yankees and BINGO Ladies TOUR INCLUDES: Modern Motor Coach transportation 2 nights: The Queens Landing 1 night: Oakwood Resort, Grand Bend, ON 3 breakfasts; 3 lunches; 4 dinners (1 lunch on your own); bus snacks Luggage handling Tax & tip on included meals COST PER PERSON: $625 Double Occupancy* + Driver gratuity $725 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 may pay an additional $125 per person. Driver gratuity: The tour bus driver typically gets $8- $10 per person for an extended trip. Deposit: $300 per person due at time of registration along with roommate specified. We will not arrange roommates.
Balance Due: Monday, June 9 Cancellation Policy: 100% refunded before June 9 After June 9: 50% refunded After June 13: NO Refund Travel insurance may be obtained by contacting your insurance agent. You MUST have a current passport with the recommended 6 months from travel date. A current 2014 emergency form needs to be on file. This trip has moderate walking/standing, and could include a few flights of stairs and/ or uneven terrain. To register, please contact at 419-7240354 or registration@jewishtoledo.org. For more information, contact René at 419-724-0365 or rene@jewishtoledo. org. This event is supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization. Thursday, July 24 Day Trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan 7:30 a.m depart Federation campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania 6 p.m. return $45 per person – includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch Board the bus for a day back in history and beauty! We will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to visit the Gerald Ford Museum. At the museum you will view a short video and enjoy a self- guided tour from the Oval Office to travels with President Ford and Secretary Kissinger to an interactive
Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8
Camp L’Chaim
A celebration of life, adventure, friendship and so much more for those 60 and over! JFS Senior Adult Center 2700 Pelham Road, Toledo $60 per person – come for an hour, a day or the entire week – all inclusive, one price (no exceptions) covers everything (food, fun, and transportation for an entire week of activities) TOP 10 Camp is: 1. New friends and old friends 2. Invigorating massages and therapeutic manicures 3. Challenging mind games 4. Drama (the fun kind!) 5. Movement (need to come to know what it is!) 6. FOOD and more FOOD! 7. Entertainment 8. Self expression (art) 9. Mystery outing 10. Laughter A camp schedule will be provided prior to the start of camp (subject to change). Registration and payment is required by Monday, July 14. Questions? Call 419-531-2119.
Cabinet Room. Learn about Mrs. Ford and Watergate. We will dine in Grand Rapids for lunch and then visit the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the Sculpture Park via tram, enjoy the gift shop, take time to look around and enjoy a nosh if you wish. We will board the bus and return to Toledo. This trip has moderate walking/ standing, and could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Registration and payment are required by Monday, July 7. Thursday, August 14 Day trip to Sauder Village and Spangler Candy 8:30 a.m. depart Federation Campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania 4:30 p.m. return $35 per person – includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch Board the bus for a day back in history and a sweet treat! We will travel to Sauder Village and take a step back in time and learn about the history of the village with time to walk around. Dine at The Barn for a homestyle cooked lunch and then off to the Spangler Candy Factory for a tour of the factory on the trolley and time to browse the museum and gift shop for some yummy treats! Registration and payment are required by Friday, August 1. This trip has moderate walking/ standing, and could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain.
Special Notice: Please note that our trips are open to all seniors and reservations and payment are due at the time of the request to hold your space. We will accept reservations on a first-come basis since space is limited. A wait list will be formed as needed. No confirmations will be mailed; your credit card charge or canceled check will serve as your confirmation. Please fill out an Emergency Contact Form if you will be traveling with us and have not already done so. For questions about a program, please contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@ JewishToledo.org or Mary Lou Whittaker at 419-531-2119 or marylou@JewishToledo.org. Please note registration deadlines for all programs. To register for a Jewish Federation Senior Program, please call 419-7240354 or email registration@ JewishToledo.org.
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Toledo Board of Jewish Education
Gan Yeladim Preschool
Friendships
Pictured: Anna Jaffe, Meredith Ingle and Natania Jiang
Establishing friendships is an important developmental goal of early childhood. Friendships established during the preschool years create valuable contexts to learn and practice skills essential to children’s social, cognitive, communicative, and emotional development. Friendships also benefit children by creating a sense of belonging and security and by lessening stress. In addition, successful friendships in early childhood contribute to children’s quality of life and are considered important to life adjustments.
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
We specialize in happy children. Toddler group Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. -12:30 a.m.
Preschool Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. or full time 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Only a couple of spots left for the fall! PRECARE AVAILABLE FROM 7 - 8:30 A.M. For more information about Gan Yeladim Preschool, please call Morah Raizel at 419-344-9142 or email morahraizel@gmail.com.
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Jewish Federation & Foundation
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Young children come together to celebrate Israel Last month, more than 30 young children helped wish Israel a very happy 66th birthday at Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo's "Yom Ha'Atzmaut in a Box" program.
CEO Joel Marcovitch even read a special story for the celebration. For more information on upcoming programs for chil-
Colin Thaler
Eli Barr and Jacob Payne
Avi Green
dren of all ages, please stay tuned to your Toledo Jewish News, or contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 ot sherry@JewishToledo.org.
Abby Goldstein
Allison Sachs and Aliza Bienenfeld
Madelyn Freed
Jasper and Holden Fine
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Mira Weingarden, Becca Weingarden and Gabe Green
Noah Goldstein
Avi Green and Joel Marcovitch
Tiger and Max Rhodes
Zoë Thaler
Ellery Freed and Becca Weingarden
Ellery Freed, Gabe Green and Max Greenblatt
Drew Cochran
Josh and Madison Corman
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Hillel News
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My Hillel experience
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
By Drew Saltzstein
By Jacob Rashbaum
Hillel has been an extremely important part of my life throughout my college experience. It was a great few years, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I was able to experience different things I would not have otherwise been able to without Hillel, and I met friends that I never would have. I am glad that I came to that first event, because it led to countless opportunities and experiences that I enjoyed during my college years. I was able to travel to Orlando, Florida two times to volunteer at Give Kids the World, and help families a part of MakeA-Wish. It was a life changing experience, and without Hillel, that never would have happened. Celebrating Shabbats every Friday night was also a lot of fun. I never celebrated Shabbats every Friday night; being able to celebrate them in college helped me better connect to my Judaic background, and I am happy I was able to do so. The friends that I met through Hillel were people I may never have met without it. Being able to become great friends with many of the other students who go to Hillel was great. I never would have thought I could become such great friends with someone from just one organization. I am glad I was able to, and cannot see any better way to become close to a group of people. Hillel has been a safe haven for me, and I have not only gained great responsibilities from being a part of this organization, but I have also built life-long friendships as well. I will always remember the moments I was able to experience and the friends I made. I wouldn’t change my college experience in Hillel for anything, and will always remember everything that I did in it. I don’t wish Hillel anything but positivity, and hope that it continues to grow and becomes the organization I know it can become.
Thank you, Hillel, for welcoming me for these past two years. One of my original reasons for coming to Toledo was to learn to appreciate better what I had back home by getting away from it for a bit. While I was successful, I also learned to appreciate Toledo as well. A special thanks to Jerry Phillips for making sure that an out-ofstate student had a Thanksgiving meal both years. And the biggest thanks of all to Elizabeth Lane and everyone at UT Hillel for actually making my decision to leave UT a difficult one. I'll make sure to visit sooner, rather than later.
Jacob Rashbaum, Drew Saltzstein and Elizabeth Lane
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A night of remembrance and celebration
Last month, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo's annual Yom HaZikaron/Yom HaAtzmaut commemoration featured local Israeli Toledoans, Toledo clergy, the Partnership2Gether Teen2Teen Mission 2014, The Urban Shuk: An Art Exhibition and more. Thank you to everyone who came out to help us honor those we have lost and celebrate what we have gained. Following is a speech from Alona Johnson on behalf of the Israeli delegation: Shalom and good evening dear friends, My name is Alona Johnson and I am so honored to be here and speak on behalf of the Israeli delegation from "Sulam-Tsor" High School in the Western Galilee, Israel, on this very special day for all Israelis, when we honor the memory of the brave members of the Israeli defense forces who have fallen while serv-
Aneta Golubitskaya and Viktoriya Maryamova
Joel Marcovitch, JFGT CEO
Young members of Jewish Toledo commemorate Israel
ing their country, and the civilian victims of terrorism against the state of Israel. As we honor the sacrifices made by these Israelis we lead into the celebration for the independence of the state of Israel. This year it will be 66 years since David Ben-Gurion announced Israel's independence and the creation of the Jewish state. We are very grateful to be celebrating this momentous day with our friends from Toledo. We are all so thankful to the Toledo Jewish Federation for partnering with us and welcoming a group from our school. We thank all of you, dear host families, for opening your homes and hearts to us and we are so glad to share this special event with you all. We came here to Toledo to strengthen our friendship and commitment to the partnership that our two communities share and cherish. We hope to bring some of the Israeli spirit and warmth
Israeli Teen2Teen members sing songs of remembrance for Yom HaZikaron
Israeli Teen2Teen members commemorate Yom HaZikaron
Israeli Teen2Teen members commemorate Yom HaZikaron
Toledo and Israeli Teen2Teen members
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to our brethren who live so far from us, but are always so close to YO U R C A M PA I G N G I F TS AT WO R K us in our hearts. As we interact together, we hope to appreciate our differences but far more importantly to discover our many similarities that unite us as one people. As young adults facing the uncertainties of our future, and our induction into the Israeli Defense Forces, what unites us can only make us stronger. So on this so very special day to all Israelis we respect the sacrifices of the people who went before us, those that protect us now, and look forward to our own service. Thank you so very much for inviting us to remember and celebrate "Yom Hazikaron" and "Yom Ha'Azmaut" with you. "Yom Ha'Azmaut Sameah" and "Mazal Tov" to the state of Israel on the 66th anniversary of its independence.
Mercé Culp, Partnership2Gether Artist in Residence (AIR) participant
Cantor Amanda Winter and Hazzan Ivor Lichterman
Rabbi Jonathan Bienenfeld
Natania Jiang and Clara Rona
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Local News B'nai Mitzvah
W
e Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah
Jessica Violet Mitchell, daughter of Lennox and Dawn Mitchell, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 14 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Jessica is following in the footsteps of older brothers Jordan and Joshua. She is an Honor Student at Swanton Middle School. She plays flute in band and recently received superior ratings for her solo and ensemble performances. Jessica's extracurricular activities include cross country in the fall and track team in the spring. Her events are 100 and 200 meter hurdles. She is very active in Girl Scouts and 4-H. She enjoys riding her horse, Skye, and spinning fiber from her llama, Suzie-Q. Jessica looks forward to celebrating this special day with all her friends and family, including grandparents Robert and Beth Hickok and Richard and Joan Mitchell (z”l).
Colette Fischer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, July 19 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Colette is the daughter of Ted and Emily Fischer and sister of Cori. She is the granddaughter of Robi and Mary Bendorf and Mike and Karen Fischer, and the great-granddaughter of Leni Bendorf, Char Fant, and Jerry and Janice Fischer. Colette is an honor student at McCord Junior High, where she is going into eighth grade. She is a member of the Daryl Jervis High Voltage Dance Company. She enjoys all forms of dance, including ballet, Pointe, hip hop, tap, jazz and lyrical. Colette is excited to share this special event with her family and friends, and is honored that so many from distant cities are coming to celebrate with her. She would especially like to thank Cantor Amanda, Rabbi Sam and Wendy Payne for their guidance and support in helping her to prepare for this day.
S'machot Edward M. Krauss, a resident of Columbus, has been elected president of the 150-member Ohio Mediation Association and will serve a two-year term. A native of Toledo and a graduate of The University of Toledo, Mr. Krauss had his bar mitzvah at Congregation B'nai Israel, where his family – including his parents Evelyn and Martin Krauss (z”l) – belonged for many years. Mr. Krauss has been mediating for 20 years, has served as a program director for the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management and is currently mediating in private practice. Although he has mediated a wide variety of cases, including divorce, parenting agreements and other domestic issues, his specialties are financial disputes (foreclosure and other debts, contract fulfillment, property evaluation, historical preservation, land use/development) and personnel (EEO, promotion, discipline). He is an approved mediator for the United States Postal Service, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Franklin County Auditor, several municipal and common pleas courts and other organizations. Mr. Krauss has over 2,000 of at-the-table experience, and has received well over 100 hours of training. Although not an attorney, Mr. Krauss is a frequent trainer of law students in Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State and is an active associate member of the Columbus Bar Association. Mark Greenblatt, investment coach and adviser for RVR Wealth Advisors, LLC in Sylvania, was honored last month as one of this year’s distinguished Sylvania Schools alumni to be inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame. With this year’s group, 100 individuals have been honored for their civic and leadership qualities, serving community and country or serving individuals who need assistance in areas of finance and health. Greenblatt, 40, Southview High School Class of 1991, was recognized for show- Mark Greenblatt, second from the left, ing “compassion” in his work, assisting with the three other 2014 honorees, individuals with their wealth management Linda (Gale) Horist, John MacDonald and serving on the boards of charitable and Dave Walker organizations. He contributes his expertise and time to special children through Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council the Autism Model School in Toledo and in Columbus.
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Temple Shomer Emunim
Rummage Sale
Congregation B'nai Israel Shavuot Schedule
Tuesday, June 3 Tikkun 6:30 p.m.: Dinner (by reservation only) 7:30 p.m.: Study with Rabbi Miller 8:15 p.m.: Services 8:45 p.m.: “Jewpardy” 9:15 p.m.: Reading, Book of Ruth 9:45 p.m.: Dessert
Wednesday, June 4 Shavuot First Day 9:30 a.m.: Services 5:45 p.m.: Mincha
Thursday, June 5 Shavuot Second Day 9:30 a.m.: Services 10:45 a.m.: Yizkor 5:45 p.m.: Mincha
Rabbi Jason Miller will be leading services at the Tikkun on Tuesday evening and at services on Wednesday morning. Please join us. The Congregation B’nai Israel office will be closed June 4-5 and July 4.
Chesed Commitee Congregation B’nai Israel Chesed (loving kindness) Committee assists members who have no family support by… • Helping to prepare a meal when a member is seriously ill with short term needs or a terminal illness • Comforting when a loved one is acutely ill in the hospital or nursing home • Assisting with contacting family and friends • Providing support and guidance during and after the funeral and Shiva • Ensuring a minyan at the cemetery as well as Shiva • House-sitting during a funeral • Helping prepare the meal, for the immediate family, following the funeral B’nai Israel is looking for volunteers to be on the Chesed Committee who would be willing to participate in these acts of Loving Kindness when a congregant is in need, especially during a bereavement of a family member or when someone is terminally ill. Please note that all requests for assistance should be initiated by calling the CBI office and clergy for arrangements. Please call the synagogue if you wish to participate in this very special mitzvah. You can help make Chesed a successful and viable group if there are enough volunteers. Anne Bauer (419-517-3000) and Ann Rosenberg (419-882-1410), Chesed co-chairmen
Annual Meeting
Members of Congregation B'nai Israel are invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Dessert Reception Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Board of Trustees 2014-2015 Executive Committee Jeffrey Bauer: President Alix Greenblatt: Vice President for Administration Ellen Federman: Vice President for Religious Affairs Michael Portnoy: Vice President for Youth Activities Charles Traugott: Treasurer Stephen Goldberg*: Secretary Incoming Board Members (alphabetical) Fagie Benstein: Sisterhood Representative Stuart Brodie Phyllis Diamond: Honorary David Friedes
Janice Katz Jill Kripke Michael Leizerman* Bruce Post Sharon Rappaport Howard Rosenbaum: Honorary Howard Rosenberg Jerry Russell Debbie Spangenthal Fran Weinblatt Michael Podolsky: Past President Meira Zucker: Past President
The next Congregation B’nai Israel rummage sale is scheduled for September 14-16. As you are changing your wardrobe to warm weather clothes and doing spring cleaning around your home, box up those unwanted clothes and miscellaneous items and store them until drop-off just prior to the sale. Drop off dates are September 7, 8 and 9 Your donations are critical to the success of the sale. Thank you in advance for your help.
Confirmation 2014/5774 Rachel Noleff, Nathan Hendel, Ben Yaffe, Cantor Ivor Lichterman, Lila Goldman, Jolie Brochin, Kayla Bernstein and Kim Brody
Outgoing Board Members Hope Davis Arnold Remer Board Member of the Year: Fran Weinblatt Congregants of the Year: Luann Garber, Kathryn Linver and Lil Perlman Sam Schwartz Minyan Award Winner: Steve Moskowitz *New board members term ending 2017
Interfaith Blood Drive
The 26th Interfaith Blood Drive of Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.at Grace Lutheran Church (4441 Monroe Street, Toledo). Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, assist the days of the drive and especially to donate blood. The Celebration of Life Program (service) is Sunday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at Unity Church (3535 Executive Parkway, Toledo). Please plan to attend to support the Jiang family (Yaakov, Eliana, Natanya and the twins), as they will represent Congregation B’nai Israel in the service. For more information to donate or volunteer, please call Devorah Shulamit at 419-841-4652.
Cantorial Concert
Sunday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Cantor Lichterman will be participating in a Cantorial Concert as part of the Chapel and Sanctuary rededication at Congregation B'nai Moshe 6800 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Book Club
June 24 Temple Shomer Emunim and B’nai Israel Joint Book Club Charlie’s on Central Avenue and Sequoia at noon The Last Ember by Daniel Levin RSVP to SperlingCathy@gmail.com No July Book Club August 26 Raisins & Almonds by Kerry Greenwood
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Congregation Etz Chayim
Shavuot Service Times Tuesday, June 3 Erev Shavuot Shacharit: 6:45 a.m. Mincha: 7:15 p.m. Ma’ariv: 7:30 p.m. Candlelighting: 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 5 Shavuot Second Day Shacharit: 9 a.m. Yizkor: 11 a.m. Mincha: 6 p.m. Havdalah: 9:57 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4 Shavuot First Day Shacharit: 9 a.m. Torah Reading: 10 a.m. Mincha: 7:15 p.m. Ma’ariv: 7:30 p.m. Candlelighting: 9:56 p.m.
Gift Shop News
Graduation Shabbat
Congregation Etz Chayim congratulates the synagogue’s high school seniors and middle school students who will be graduating this year from area schools. Everyone is invited for Shabbat services and a dessert kiddush on Saturday, June 7 to honor the following graduates:
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Isaac Rubin Gerald Singer Devon Tarschis Michael Wittenberg
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATES Craig Wexler Antonio Zeiter
Farewell Kiddush Luncheon
Everyone is invited to a farewell Kiddush luncheon on Shabbos, June 14, to say “Shalom” to Rabbi and Sarah Bienenfeld as they leave for summer camp and then embark on a new position in Cherry Hill, New
Interfaith Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for the annual Interfaith Blood Drive, a joint effort among the churches and synagogues in the Toledo area, on Sunday, June 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe Street. Following the blood drive, at 7 p.m., there will be an Interfaith Celebration of Life Service at Unity Church, 3535 Executive Parkway. Everyone is invited to attend. Please contact Devorah Shulamit at 419-841-4652 or Elsa Leveton in the synagogue office, 419-473-2401, if you would be willing to work at the drive or donate blood.
Jersey in August. This will be our last opportunity as a group to wish them well before they leave. Please call the synagogue office at 419-4732401 to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Chabad House
Sandy Marcus, gift shop chairperson, purchased Judaica at deep discount prices to pass on the savings to our customers. If you are in the market for candles, plastic Shabbat table covers, disposable drip cups or assorted Jewish toys, books and games, you can buy these at our gift shop. Get them while they last. Check out the new Ahava Hibiscus and Fig lotion and body wash. Both items are available for only $32. As always, we offer free gift wrap.
Yizkor Book
Plans are under way for the annual Yizkor Book Fundraiser. If anyone would like to memorialize family members or dear friends, please call the synagogue office at 419-473-2401 to make your contribution. The cost is $18 for each name memorialized and will be printed in the Yizkor Book, to be distributed on Yom Kippur 2014.
Challahs for Sale
Now that Pesach is over, Etz Chayim is resuming its bi-weekly Challywood bread order. Please call or email the synagogue office by Fridays at noon, and the order will be placed on Monday for delivery on Thursday. For a description of the various kinds and prices of challahs and rolls that are available, you can visit the website at www.challywood. com. The synagogue profits from the sale and everyone gets wonderful challah from New York with no shipping charges.
Sisterhood News
All sisterhood members are invited to a SISTERHOOD DESSERT TEA & OPEN BOARD MEETING on Tuesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. in the synagogue social hall. At that time, the sisterhood will be welcoming new board members and installing the new officers. ATTENTION ALL MAHJ JONGG PLAYERS: The Etz Chayim Sisterhood annual Mahj Tournament will be held on Wednesday, July 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the synagogue. All mahj players are welcome. Tables can be formed in advance or individual players will be paired with other players. The cost is $5 per person. There will be prizes for the winners as well as door prizes. Please email Diane Treuhaft at ditreuhaft@gmail.com or call her at 419-829-9986 to make your reservations. Plans are coming together for our joint fall rummage sale in conjunction with the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Israel. The rummage sale will be September 14, 15 and 16 with drop-off days September 7, 8 and 9. As always, we need help with setup, the days of the sale and the day of take down. Please contact Marcia Grossman at 419-5360890 if you are able to help in any way. Monies raised go to benefit our Sunday school, Ohr Chadash.
Men's Club
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 29 for the annual Men’s Club Family Mud Hens Baseball Game and Tailgate Party. The tailgate party begins at 4 p.m. at the synagogue with hotdogs, BBQ brisket sandwiches and all the trimmings. Following the party, everyone will go downtown to see the game, which begins at 6 p.m. featuring the Mud Hens against the Columbus Clippers. A TARTA bus will be available (on Royer Road across from Kohl’s on Monroe Street) at a cost of $1 per person payable upon boarding the bus. You may also drive to the stadium if you wish. The cost is $15 per adult (includes the game ticket) and $10 per child (under 13 years old). Please contact the synagogue office to make reservations.
Annual Summer Picnic
Mark your calendars for Etz Chayim’s annual summer picnic on Sunday, August 10 from 3-7 p.m. Hotdogs, BBQ chicken and all the trimmings will be served. There will be activities for the children and games for everyone. More information will be available soon.
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Thank you to all who also donated food to the Food Bank.
Young Jewish Toledo meets twice in May Last month's Young Jewish Toledo Hebrew Happy Hour took place at El Camino in West Toledo, where more than 15 young professionals got together to enjoy Mexican dishes and beverages while catching up with each other on all the latest news. For more information on upcoming Young Jewish Toledo events, stay tuned to your Toledo Jewish News, or contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. Gina Black and Rachel Noleff
Eric Lauber, Josh Goldberg and Amanda Goldberg at Fricker's
Hallie Freed, David Freed, Naomi Federman, Vladi Shaulskiy, Stephanie Shaulskiy and Eric Lauber
On a particularly frigid evening in May, YJT went to Fricker's downtown then to Fifth Third Field to cheer on the Toledo Mud Hens as they played the Syracuse Chiefs. The Mud Hens trailed 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning then rallied to win 3-2 on a rare walk-off balk
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Local News Rabbi Myer Kripke, Toledo native and close friend of Warren Buffett, dies at 100 Rabbi Myer Kripke (z”l), who passed away in Omaha on April 11 at 100, spent a century building his legacy of religious and philanthropic devotion. Born January 21, 1914 in Toledo, where he lived until he attended college, Rabbi Kripke lived a middle class live. His father, Jay Michael Kripke, bought and sold containers and was a co-founder of Congregation B’nai Israel. Rabbi Kripke told the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society in 2002 that he had decided to become a rabbi while in high school. He earned a bachelor’s degree from New York University, a master’s in philosophy from Columbia University and a master’s in Hebrew literature from the seminary. He met his wife, Dorothy Karp (z”l), in a class taught by Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, founder of the Reconstructionist movement. The couple gave nearly $1 million to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, in honor of Rabbi Kaplan. Rabbi Kripke was ordained in 1937. He served at synagogues in Racine, Wisconsin; Patchogue, New York; and New London, Connecticut, before accepting the pulpit at Beth El Synagogue in Omaha at a salary of $7,500. He was known for his interfaith work, often speaking in churches. As a young man, Rabbi Myer Kripke and Warren E. Buffet belonged to the same Rotary Club and lived in the same Omaha neighborhood, often playing bridge together with their wives and celebrating Thanksgiving at the Buffett home. In the mid-1960s, upon encouragement from Dorothy, Rabbi Kripke invested a $67,000 inheritance with a young Buffett, who was just beginning to gain a reputa-
Myer and Dorothy Kripke tion as a shrewd money manager. Even though Buffett was accepting investments only in chunks of $150,000 to $200,000, Dorothy insisted he would take the money from his close family friend. By the mid-1990s, after Buffett had become one of the world’s richest men, the Kripkes’ investment had grown to more than $25 million. Still, they gave most of it away and remained in Omaha in their three-bedroom, $900-a-month apartment. Rabbi Kripke also remained at his synagogue, never making more than $30,000 a year or buying any real estate. Buffett showed up at Rabbi Kripke’s 90th birthday party, greatly impressing other guests. Harley Kripke, whose father, Sherwin, was Rabbi Kripke’s first cousin, said, “Warren Buffett discusses his
relationship with Myer in his book and how the two of them helped break down religious and racial barriers in Omaha” in the 1960s. In 1984, Rabbi Kripke came to Toledo to perform Harley’s son Jamie’s bar mitzvah at Congregation B’nai Israel. In 1998, when Harley was named chair of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, Rabbi Kripke sent him a congratulatory letter and a donation for the Toledo Jewish community. “Rabbi Kripke left behind a wonderful, strong legacy,” Harley added. The Kripkes’ largest philanthropy was to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in Manhattan, where the couple met and married in 1937. The chancellor, Louis Finkelstein, waived the fee for the newlyweds, who were just starting out and had little money. In 1966, the same year Rabbi Kripke invested with Buffett, a fire destroyed the tower under which the Kripkes were married. The tower held library stacks, and 30 years later, the Kripkes gave the seminary $7 million toward the $11 million cost of restoring it; the tower was renamed for them. They also pledged $8 million more to the school, to be bestowed after their deaths. Mrs. Kripke died in 2000. Rabbi Kripke is survived by two children, Saul Kripke (a Princeton scholar who has been called the world’s greatest living philosopher) and Madeline Kripke (celebrated for her extraordinary collection of some 20,000 dictionaries, stored in her Greenwich Village apartment and three warehouses), as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Another daughter, Netta Stern (z”l), a psychotherapist, died in 2011.
Being (and sharing) Green in Toledo By Abby Hoicowitz Staff Editor/Reporter For Jeff Green, 33, the key to personal and professional success is simple: be yourself and do the right thing, no matter what. Fiercely dedicated to his family, his philanthropy and his career, Jeff is a promising young leader who utilizes a positive attitude and profound relationships to continue building a legacy in Jewish Toledo. Born in Detroit and raised in Okemos (just outside East Lansing, Michigan), Jeff graduated from Michigan State University in 2002 with a degree in advertising, then obtained his MBA from The University of Toledo in 2007. Throughout his education and transition into the Toledo-area workforce, Jeff was deeply focused on charitable work that could both complement and expand his professional work. “The Jewish community has always been important to me, and that’s part of why it’s exciting to work with so many charitable organizations,” he said. “Giving back to my community has always been number one.” Jeff has been active in what he calls “social entrepreneurship,” beginning straight out of college with the formation of Power Coffee networking. His projects have also included the launch of the “Shred Cancer” program at AccuShred, where Jeff worked as sales and marketing manager for five years. Currently Director of Business Development and Marketing at James Group International in Detroit, Jeff is also co-founder of non-profit organization, Be Instrumental (an organization with which his wife, Tamara, is also deeply involved), and online business, Daily Fantasy Cricket. BeInstrumental Foundation BeInstrumental Foundation provides musical education resources to students and local school districts. Its mission is to provide every child with musical education through in-school and after school music classes, an artist mentoring program, a musical instrument bank and scholarships. BeInstrumental was founded to create, cultivate and support music and the arts within the Toledo community. Designated a 501(c)(3) organization in late 2010, BeInstrumental began two years earlier over a cup of coffee and a conversation amongst friends who viewed a need to fund music education within the city of Toledo. As co-founder and
Tamara, Jeff, Avi and Gabe Green Vice President of the organization, Jeff focuses on expanding partnerships while Carol McElfresh, executive director, handles daily operating tasks. BeInstrumental works with a number of local organizations, including Wildwood Environmental Academy and the Friendly Center, to donate instruments and provide keyboard and piano lessons. One of BeInstrumental’s other key partnerships is with Friendship Circle, a joint endeavor between Chabad House of Toledo and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo that provides services and support to Jewish children and teens with special needs through the help of trained teen volunteers and professional therapists. With the assistance of Mushka Matusof, Friendship Circle Program Coordinator, BeInstrumental offers a number of local children free opportunities for musical lessons and instrument use. BeInstrumental has also partnered with The University of Toledo Department of Music, where college students teach music classes to Toledo Public School students. “It’s a win-win-win situation for the children, UT and BeInstrumental,” Jeff said. BeInstrumental is currently planning and seeking musicians
for its annual BeMusical in the Park event. The organization is also hoping to find major corporate sponsors and professional musicians to act as musical mentors. “BeInstrumental gives kids something to rally around,” Jeff added. “It’s a creative outlet to escape from certain realities. The kids look forward to it, and it helps them in school. “You can’t take away a child’s creative outlets. I grew up listening to Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan and [ska punk band] Reel Big Fish. When I’m feeling down, I throw in an album, and it pulls my spirits right up. Music is the great equalizer.” Daily Fantasy Cricket According to Jeff, fantasy sports has long been a passion of his as well, leading him to develop a business plan for a fantasy cricket website. Cricket is the second most played sport worldwide, and it is particularly prominent in India. Jeff found a developer who turned his “fantasy” into reality, and the site is now registered in the United States and India. “There is a lot of competition,” Jeff explained, “but we are growing. The fun part about Daily Fantasy Cricket is that my partner (John Mackewich) and I are able to do business internationally from Toledo … [participants] provide an entry fee, so it’s not technically gambling, and users across the world can play head-to-head to win money. A portion of the revenue goes to Cricket for Change in England, which teaches leadership to underserved youth through the game of cricket.” Jeff added that the entry fee is 25 cents to allow for as many Indian users as possible to have access to the site. Jeff and Mackewich are currently working to ramp up its online user base in an effort to ultimately sell the site. Family Jeff and Tamara have two sons: Gabriel (4) and Avi (2). Volunteerism is significant for the entire Green family, and a passion for helping those less fortunate is something both parents hope to pass along to their children. According to Jeff, he and Tamara are always considering additional ventures, including possible creation of a fitness or financial literacy organization. “My wife and I have made [Toledo] our home,” Jeff said. “Like I tell my sons all the time, life is about thinking differently, being yourself and doing the right thing all the time. I believe in relationships first and figuring everything else out later.”
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Local News/Organizations Congressman Bob Latta visits Jewish Toledo
On May 15, Congressman Robert "Bob" Latta (R-Bowling Green) visited the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo offices, where he spoke to members of the Toledo Jewish community about issues such as Israel, Iran, Ukraine and domestic security. After, he stopped in to meet the children of Gan Yeladim Preschool. Congressman Latta is currently serving his fourth term in the United States House of Representatives following his re-election in 2012. Pictured left: JFGT President, Andy Golding; JFGT CEO, Joel Marcovitch, Paul Goldner, The Honorable Charles Wittenberg, Congressman Bob Latta, Eric Dubow and Rabbi Alan Sokobin; Pictured right: Congressman Latta, Joel Marcovitch and current Gan Yeladim Preschool students
Dubow continued from page 9 make it into Israel. Sara told us about cases of severely injured Syrian children and young adults who spent weeks recuperating, and her efforts to make them feel at home in a foreign setting. Based on the propaganda they are taught about Israel, they feared being in an Israeli hospital; but their lives were being saved by caring health professionals. I wonder if this news is reaching Israel’s Arab neighbors and how they integrate this into their worldview. Next, we met Natalie Barak for lunch in Akko. Natalie is the Director of External Relations at Western Galilee College, a small college (about 4,500 students, many first-generation college students) that serves this region. We talked for almost two hours about potential opportunities for faculty and students in the Central Area Consortium. Of course, as an educator, I see this as an exciting opportunity for new partnership directions
(e.g., faculty-student joint programs, student shadowing experiences at partnership programs in Israel and in Toledo). With a lot of planning and a little bit of luck, the Partnership can grow in mutually beneficial ways. There are many other Partnership programs that the Toledo Federation supports that I did not get a chance to visit (programs promoting the arts that bring together people from Western Galilee and U.S. communities and programs for at-risk Jewish and Arab adolescents together). Next time. But, the common thread for me is that this region is so diverse, with people of different ethnic groups cooperating to make a better life for their community, despite the ongoing Israeli-Arab conflict. It’s people-to-people. Sometimes we feel helpless and hopeless about what has proven to be an almost intractable conflict. Go to the Western Galilee and you’ll see this in a different perspective. When you’re planning your next trip to Israel, call the Jewish Federation and say that you want
to spend a day or two visiting the Partnership. All it took for me was a few emails to set up a day-long visit. You’ll be touched by the gracious welcome from Heidi and Sara who are both highly energetic, knowledgeable and warm. You’ll leave feeling that you’ve made new friends. You’ll see how some of our campaign dollars are being spent first-hand, and I bet you’ll be proud of our impact. And most important, based on your own background and interests, maybe you’ll have some exciting and creative ideas about ways to promote the partnership to support the connection between Israel and Jewish Toledo. One last thing. My Israeli friend, Nurit, who accompanied me on the visit to the Partnership, was not only overwhelmed by the existing and potential collaborations between the Western Galilee and the friends she made in Toledo, she was moved by the generous support of the Western Galilee region by our Federation. That really made me feel like we’re making a difference.
ORT Getting to the art of the Holocaust There were tears at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Yom HaShoah in April when songs from World ORT’s Music and the Holocaust website were played. The audience response of people at the “Learning about the Holocaust through the Arts” reflected the panelists’ view that the arts can provide new generations with a personal way to comprehend the Shoah. “The music that survived the Holocaust helps us to deepen the way in which we remember its victims and the ways in which we convey their memory,” Dr. Shirli Gilbert, a senior lecturer at the University of Southampton and content leader for the Music and the Holocaust website, told the forum. “The songs help us to think about the victims as human beings unsure about what was happening to them and full of conflicting wishes, hopes, fears and predictions.” The forum, which included representatives from more than 30 universities, including The Juilliard School, was organized by the United Nations in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations and the World Jewish Congress. WJC Executive Vice-President and CEO Robert Singer
said he was proud to be there with Dr. Gilbert and Clive Marks OBE, the philanthropist whose unwavering commitment to the Music and the Holocaust website has guided its development since its inception several years ago. “It was my honor and pleasure as Director General and CEO of World ORT to oversee the creation of this program, one of the premier web-based resources about the Holocaust era,” Mr. Singer said. His successor as the top professional at World ORT, Shmuel Sisso, said after the forum that it had been an enlightening and deeply moving evening. “But it was also an event of tremendous practical significance – bringing together experts and educators to explore innovative ways of bridging the growing historical gap between the Holocaust and new generations,” Mr. Sisso said. “I am grateful to Robert for inviting World ORT’s participation and congratulate all involved in producing an event which I think is likely to impact the future direction of Holocaust education.” Mr. Marks concluded his remarks at the forum with a call to all present to work together and share knowledge and expertise.
Dr. Shirli Gilbert (left) and Clive Marks OBE sitting together on the panel at the Learning about the Holocaust through the Arts forum held at the United Nations Headquarters “In that way we will have done our duty, or at least done something, towards keeping the memory alive of all those who went to their deaths in such an over-savage way,” he said.
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Seniors travel to Columbus for theatre and foodie tour In mid-May, a group of local seniors took a two-day trip to Columbus, where they travelled via luxury motor coach, spent a night at the trendy The Lofts boutique hotel, enjoyed dinner at Lindy's in the German Village, took in an evening performance of The Book of Mormon at the Ohio Theatre as part of Broadway in Columbus and took a Columbus Food Adventure through the heart of Short North
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Temple Shomer Emunim will be celebrating Shabbat and the formal installation of Cantor Amanda Leigh Winter on Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the synagogue. Special guests include Rabbi Kathy Cohen and Cantor Andrea Markowicz. The program will be followed by dinner and dessert (dinner cost is $20 per adult with reservations limited to the first 300 people). A special children’s program and dinner will be offered as well. RSVP by June 6 to The Temple at 419-885-3341. Additionally, a Family Shabbat Morning Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m. Special Shabbat services will be following by a Kiddush Luncheon (cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children). RSVP by June 6 to The Temple at 419885-3341. Temple Shomer Emunim welcomed full-time cantor, Ms. Winter, to the Reform synagogue and the Toledo area last year. Ms. Winter, originally from Roanoke, Virginia, developed a passion for music and Judaism as a teenager, spending much of her
Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 Installation Weekend of Cantor Amanda Winter at Temple Shomer Emunim Friday, June 20, 6 p.m.: Shabbat service and formal installation of Cantor Amanda Winter Special guests: Rabbi Kathy Cohen and Cantor Andrea Markowicz Followed by Shabbat Dinner Saturday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.: Shabbat service followed by Kiddush luncheon
time focusing on choir, music and youth group. She also attended Jewish leadership camp, where she met her first cantor and immediately decided to pursue the profession. She later graduated from the Hebrew Union College Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music in New York City. Ms. Winter officially began her new role at The Temple July 1, and she is deeply immersed in her position, particularly in training upcoming B’nai Mitzvah students. She has also been working closely with Rabbi Sam Weinstein to make hospital and nursing home visits, attend funerals and more. “Since beginning my work here, my main objective has been to observe," she said. "I believe it is vital as a new staff member, and particularly as a clergy person, that I first learned how things operate on a day-to-day basis and throughout the holiday cycle. Temple Shomer Emunim has an extensive past and a rich heritage. I have tried to greet the heritage and history with the utmost respect. "Now that I have had a chance to observe, I plan to work with my team – including Rabbi Weinstein, Lynn Nusbaum and Wendy Payne – to see what new and exciting things we can do in the coming year. “Toledo is a lot like my hometown … I’m really excited to establish myself here and to plant roots,” she added. “I don’t want it to be a fleeting job. I really want to make a difference here.”
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Local News Over 40 Jewish teens honored in the Friendship Circle When Sophia Yakamuthis and Sadie Kaplan went to hang out with their friend at her house each week this
Mushka Matusof presenting the award to the Treuhaft family
past school year, they were not thinking about having huge audiences applaud what they are doing. They were thinking about the test they have the next day, the after school club they belong to and a million other things that they could or should be doing – until they got to the door. Each time they saw their friend waiting with such excitement for them to come, they could feel how much being there mattered to her, and they were immediately happy as well to spend an hour hanging out together. At the Friendship Circle Volunteer Award Evening in May, 160 members of the Jewish community took a couple of hours of their time to come together and let Sophia and Sadie and 40 other teens know that the many hours they volunteered to spend with children with special needs matters to them as well. The teens accumulated a total of 5,237 volunteer hours from being part of various Friendship Circle programs, such as Friends at Home, Sunday Circle, Bowling Buddies,
Cooking Club, a Life Skills series, many other after school events, birthday parties and holiday parties. Ten volunteers were additionally honored by being awarded the Special Needs Fellowship Award, which they earned by achieving a certain amount of hours of service. Guests celebrated their efforts with a light dinner, a few speeches that drew much applause and a guest speaker, Daniel Tratt, who talked about overcoming diversity. Now concluding its fifth year in Toledo, Friendship Circle is pleased to recognize and remember those who helped make this powerful program a reality. In honor of the inspiration and vision of the Treuhaft family, Director Mushka Matuosf was pleased to present the Goody and Jean Liber Friendship Award to the Treuhaft family in honor of Jack Treuhaft and Ross Treuhaft (z”l). For more information or to get involved in Friendship Circle, contact Director Mushka Matusof at 419-509-0105 or Mushka@fctoledo.com. SUPPORTED BY
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Seniors: Forum: Planning for Successful Living and Aging 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Congregation B'nai Israel Gan Yeladim: Art Auction 2:30 p.m. | Romanoff Patio
Reception 6:30 p.m. Toledo Zoo
Young Jewish Toledo: 8 9 10 11 Hebrew Happy Hour 12 13 14 6 p.m. Perry's Burgers Seniors: Annual Anniversary Luncheon Noon Congregation B'nai Israel
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Families: Jump into Spring Family Fun 2 p.m. Federation grassy area
Young Jewish Toledo: Mideast meets Midwest brunch 11 a.m. Sekach Building
Community: 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Annual Meeting 6:30 p.m. Congregation B'nai Israel
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Seniors: Seniors: Seniors: Seniors: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Canada Trip Canada Trip Canada Trip Canada Trip Families: Daddy/Daughter mini-golf 6 p.m. Sylvania Playland Seniors: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ProMedica Volunteer Services with Leslie Groth 1 p.m. Federation campus
Grades 1-12: Seniors: Children 1-5: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Foam Explosion Grand Rapids, MI Messy Day Party
Young Jewish Toledo: Men's trip to Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians 11 a.m. Leave Federation campus (1:08 p.m. game time) Young Jewish Toledo: Women's High Tea Date/location TBA
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Young Families: PJ Bedtime Stories 6:30 p.m. | Federation campus
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