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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Our gift to the future Our time in a bottle
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Celebrating women's philanthropy
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 6:30 p.m. Temple Shomer Emunim 6453 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania Page 16
Acclaimed author discusses 'How to be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick'
The Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Affiliated Agencies Elections of Officers and Director Recognition of Outgoing Directors President’s Remarks by Andy Golding
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Reading is tons of fun at PJ Story Time
Jewish Community Leadership Awards!
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Celebrating women's philanthropy SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
In late April, more than 30 women from Jewish Toledo spent the evening touring The Art of Werner Pfeiffer at the The Toledo Museum of Art, led by docents Andrea Delman and Stacey Kripke. After learning about the artist's fascinating use of drawn, cut and layered paper, the group enjoyed an exceptional dining experience at Element 112 in downtown Sylvania. We are so proud of and grateful for our women philanthropists here in Jewish Toledo. Save-the-date for the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Annual Major Donor Dinner, Thursday, September 10, and stay tuned for many more opportunities to celebrate women's philanthropy to come.
Arleen Levine, Connie Zemmelman, Linda Beren and Wendy Goldstein
Marcy Klumb, Stacey Kripke, Diane Phillips and Gail Mirrow
On the bus together traveling to Toledo Museum of Art
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Jewish Federation 2015 SAVE THE of Greater Toledo DATE CALENDAR
Toledo Jewish News Volume 63 No. 9 • 32 pages
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DATE EVENT
DEPARTMENT
June 7 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 16 June 18 *June 19 June 23 & 24 *June 27 *June 30
Family Holocaust Museum Visit (Farmington Hills) Foam Explosion One Man's Junk is Another's Treasure Mother/Daughter (or anyone in these roles) Painting Pasta with Pops (or anyone in this role) Annual Anniversary Luncheon Celebration 10 Years YJT Fridays at Beirut Wooster Theatre & Foodie Tour Get Away Olive Oil Tasting Date Night Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Annual Meeting
Families, Youth & Children Families, Youth & Children Seniors Families, Youth & Children Families, Youth & Children Seniors Young Jewish Toledo Seniors Young Jewish Toledo Community
July 1 *July 10 July 22 July 22 July 28
Take Me Out to the Ballpark (Mud Hens vs. Durham Bulls) YJT Fridays Sprinkling Sensation Golf with Dad (or anyone in this role) PJ Bedtime Story Time
Seniors Young Jewish Toledo Families, Youth & Children Families, Youth & Children Families, Youth & Children
*August 4 *August 5-6 August 16 *August 20
Babies, Bibs & More ... Plus Seniors Make it More Fun for All! Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana (Out & About Trip) Fall Festival A Day at the Bay ... Put-in-Bay
Families, Youth & Children & Seniors Seniors Families, Youth & Children Seniors
*September 1 *September 3 *September 8 *September 10 *September 24
Kosher Shopping & Lunch in Detroit Seniors Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center/Schedel Arboretum Seniors Apples & Honey for Rosh HaShanah ... and so much more Seniors Food Labels - Cracking the Code Seniors Sukkah Decorating/Lulav & Etrog Shake w/Pizza in the Hut Seniors
*October 7-9 *October 17
St. Jacobs and Stratford, Ontario (Out & About trip) Young Jewish Toledo Soirée at the Toledo Zoo Aquarium
Seniors Young Jewish Toledo
Dates are subject to change. Events will be added monthly as information becomes available.
* Newly added or revised event Hallie Freed, Program Director, Young Jewish Toledo & Young Couples 419-724-0362 | hallie@JewishToledo.org
Sherry Majewski, Program Director, Family, Youth & Children’s Programs 419-724-0386 | sherry@JewishToledo.org
Wendy Goldstein, Director, Campaign 419-724-0360 | wendy@JewishToledo.org
René Rusgo, Director, Senior Services and Senior Adult Center 419-531-2119 | rene@JewishToledo.org
Colette Lundberg, Executive Associate, Jewish Federation 419-724-0361 | colette@JewishToledo.org
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo 2015-2016 slate of officers and directors that will be voted on at the
109th Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Annual Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | 6:30 p.m. Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO
Executive Board Gary Delman – President Andy K. Golding – Immediate Past President Richard P. Greenblatt – Vice-President Lauren A. Sachs – Treasurer Eric Dubow – Secretary Steven D. Nathanson – President, Jewish Senior Services Tom Kasle – President, Jewish Family Service Joanne Rubin – President, Toledo Board of Jewish Education Daniel N. Steinberg – Chair, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Richard D. Rusgo – Campaign Chair Jodi Barr – Department of Jewish Programs President Directors Jeff Bauer – President, Congregation B'nai Israel Denise Horwitz – President, Temple Shomer Emunim Dan Becker – President, Congregation Etz Chayim Scott Rothstein – Chair, Jewish Community Relations Laurie Gross – At Large Cheryl Rothschild – At Large Dr. Stephen M. Shall – At Large Judge Charles Wittenberg – At Large TBD – At Large Elliot H. Feit, Thomas J. Jaffee, and Donna Pesin will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. Their service is appreciated, and we wish them well.
TOLEDO JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Directors Daniel Steinberg – Chair Gary Delman Lauren A. Sachs Paul Goldner Mark Greenblatt Inge Horowitz Lynn Jacobs Tom Jaffee Scott Liber Jon Liebenthal Stephen A. Rothschild Nancy Shall
Ex-Officio Donald L. Solomon Gordon Levine Donald L. Solomon James Swartz will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. His service is appreciated, and we wish him well.
DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH PROGRAMS TOLEDO HILLEL
Joel S. Beren – Chairman Gary Delman – Gary and Andrea Delman Supporting Organization Ian Katz – At Large Madeline Levinson – Honorary Committee Member Jerome Phillips – Wasserstrom Family Supporting Organization Rollie Romanoff – Donald L. Solomon Supporting Organization Nancy Shall – Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Patti C. Tuschman – At Large Director Judith Wahrman – At Large Director Judge Charles Wittenberg – Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Executive Board Jodi Barr – President Lauren A. Sachs – Immediate Past-President Directors Dawn Goldstein Marshall Goldstein Renee Jacobson Chad Kripke Leslie Podolsky Janet Rogolsky Stephanie Levitt Shaulskiy Dorian Slaybod Diane Treuhaft Michael Forshaw, Jill Kripke and Lil Perlman will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. Their service is appreciated, and we wish them well.
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL*
Directors Kim Brody – Congregation B’nai Israel Nancy Jacobson – Congregation Etz Chayim Wendy Payne – Temple Shomer Emunim Marjorie E. Siegel Phyllis Wittenberg
Scott Rothstein – Chairman Thomas Klein – Interfaith Programming Coordinator Hindea Markowicz – Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center Director Joanne Rubin – Church/State/Civil Liberties Coordinator Devorah Shulamit – Coordinator of Interfaith Programming Robert K. Vincent – Israel Programming Coordinator Corey Russell Sue Ann Hochberg Kathryn Gallon will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. Her service is appreciated, and we wish her well.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
CAMPAIGN CABINET*
Directors Leslie Aronoff Ross Chaban Marilynn Fine Dr. Jeanine Huttner Dr. Julie Kalniz Marilyn Levine Debbe Skutch Audrey Brookfield, Sarah Taub and Richard D. Rusgo will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. Their service is appreciated, and we wish them well.
* Members are appointed and not selected through a community vote.
TOLEDO BOARD OF JEWISH EDUCATION
Executive Committee Joanne Rubin – President Stephen A. Rothschild – Immediate Past-President Kate Theise – Treasurer Dena Eber – Secretary
Executive Board Tom Kasle – President Donna K. Pesin – Immediate Past President David Zack – Vice-President Harvey Wolff – Treasurer Anita Levin – Secretary
Richard D. Rusgo – Chair Alix Greenblatt – Past Chair Jodi Barr Paul Causman David Freed Paul Goldner Jason Levine Gail Mirrow Jay Mirrow Melvin Siegel Debbie Thaler Dena Zack Michael Forshaw and Kathryn Gallon will leave the Board on June 30, 2015. Their service is appreciated, and we wish them well.
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SPOTLIGHT: Toledo Jewish Community Foundation
The vision of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation is to create and support a range of programs that enrich and add meaning to the lives of those in our Toledo Jewish community and to our fellow Jewish people. Our dream is to make a distinctive contribution in the fields of social service ... academic and cultural education, and to ensure that the sacred link that has connected our people for so many generations will continue to do so for the generations to follow. TJCF offers a variety of vehicles for individuals and families to establish a lasting legacy for the benefit of the Toledo Jewish community.
Planned Gifts A planned gift to the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation enables you to be present forever. Contributions to the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation can be made today or in the future. The purpose of the fund can be broad or specific. You can support general community needs, a particular interest or an agency or specific program. We offer a variety of fund types – unrestricted, restricted, philanthropic or a supporting foundation – so that we can meet the charitable goals of EVERY member of our Jewish community.
Asset to be Donated Gifts may be established with: Gifts of Cash Establishing a fund with the Foundation using cash is as simple as writing a check. Gifts of Stock Donors enjoy a two-fold advantage in donating long-term appreciated assets. They avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the asset.
There are 4 easy steps to consider when establishing a fund within the Foundation: Life Insurance – Do you have a policy that you no longer need because your • Determine the asset to be donated children are grown? You can name the Foundation the beneficiary of the • Identify the appropriate planning vehicle for making the gift policy which will entitle you to a charitable tax deduction. Whether you • Decide the purpose of the gift use an existing policy or purchase a new policy to replace the value • Consult with your professional advisor and the staff of a different asset, you will reduce your estate taxes because the MISSION STATEMENT: policy proceeds are now removed from your estate. of the Foundation
How to structure your gift Identify the planning vehicle that works best for your personal situation.
The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, founded in 1980 as the Retirement Plans These can be powerful tools for endowing a charitable endowment development program legacy to the community while avoiding heavy estate of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, and income taxes. Too often, the estate and income was established to meet the philanthropic taxes imposed on these plans make them a poor challenges and needs of the Toledo Jewish choice for passing on to your heirs. community as well as to serve the needs of our people, locally, nationally and in Israel. The Real Estate and Investment Property Foundation provides an opportunity to For some donors, gifts of real estate may be the most leave a lasting legacy – a permanent convenient way to make a meaningful gift. imprint that will enrich the lives of the generations to come. Tangible Personal Property
Bequests – A bequest is a gift of property to a beneficiary through a will. A charitable bequest in your will can help safeguard the community and enrich the lives of others. You can make an unrestricted bequest, which allows the Foundation to use the gift to support the Jewish community’s immediate needs or unanticipated future needs. Or you may plan a restricted gift through a bequest for a specific purpose or field of interest. If you have already drafted your will, your legal advisor can help you arrange a charitable bequest with a simple amendment, known as a codicil.
Items such as artwork, jewelry or other personal property may be donated.
Decide the Purpose of Your Gift
Donor Advised Funds are funds which allow you a voice on how your donation will be distributed, while avoiding the expense and regulation of a family foundation. In order for you to enjoy all the tax benefits of a gift to a charitable organization, the gift must be “complete,” meaning you relinquish control. Thus, the donor may have the privilege of making recommendations as to how the money is distributed, but the charitable organization makes the final decisions.
Unrestricted Fund giving is the most flexible form of giving. This permits the Foundation to use its discretion to meet the most pressing needs of the community. You can enjoy the assurance that your contributions will be utilized most wisely in the light of ever-changing future demands.
Charitable Gift Annuity(CGA). – A charitable gift annuity provides you with a fixed income for life or for your designated beneficiary. Assets transferred to the Foundation are managed for you and provide you a yearly income. You will also receive a tax deduction. A combination of factors, including the value of the asset transferred and the beneficiary’s age when the annuity is created determine the amount of your income payment.
Scholarship Funds can be established to support your interests. You can establish a fund to support formal educational opportunities for youth and children, camperships, Israel experiences, teen or adult leadership programs, college scholarships or any other interest that meets core community needs.
Charitable Remainder Trusts – Charitable remainder trusts are life income arrangements where assets are gifted to the trust, which in turn pay you a regular income for life. At your death, the assets revert to the Foundation.
Restricted Funds give you the opportunity to designate the program, facility or agency that you wish to support. There are many giving opportunities throughout our community, including programs and physical space which can carry your family name.
Field of Interest Funds allows you or your family to create a permanent charitable fund earmarked for a purpose that is especially close to your heart, such as care for children with special needs or services for seniors or Jewish education. You designate the aspect of community life your fund will address and then recommend qualified charitable organizations, in the Jewish community and beyond, that will benefit from contributions.
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Jewish Family Service
Treuhaft fund to benefit JFS & MUSIC & MEMORYSM program Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) grant from the Bill and Joanne Treuhaft children’s Hand to the Elderly Fund of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation enabled the Agency to become a certified MUSIC & MEMORYSM provider
in March 2015. MUSIC & MEMORYSM brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving qual-
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WANTED Person to transport a Friendly Visitor who cannot drive so she can visit with a shut-in individual. If you’re interested in performing this wonderful mitzvah, please call Barbara Levison at 419-724-0407.
Back by popular demand Jewish Family Service presents
Joanne and Bill Treuhaft
DINNER WITH THE FAMILY
Connecting through grief
This fun event in October will bring people together for dinner in a variety of venues to celebrate and raise money for JFS.
For bereaved Jewish men and women who are adjusting to life without their mate who desire support, friendship, and comfort. Come and share or just listen.
HOSTS ARE NOW BEING RECRUITED! Hosts provide the venue (either their home or a restaurant) and the food. Guests pay the suggested donation to JFS and enjoy dinner at their preferred venue. Expenses for hosts and guests are tax deductible (to the extent of the law). For more information, contact Nancy Newbury at JFS, 419-724-0408.
Trained volunteers will accompany Jewish seniors aged 60 and older (who meet the program criteria) to their routine medical appointments. The services they offer make them more than just an escort.
JOIN US When: Third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Where: Jewish Family Service, Sekach Building, 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania For more information or to RSVP, contact Nancy Newbury at 419-724-0408
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Senior News Y♥ung at Heart
Free services and events at the
TOP 10 JFS SENIOR ADULT CENTER FACTS: 1 The JFS Senior Adult center is open to anyone 60 and older
HEALTH
2 The JFS Senior Adult Center offers wonderful classes at NO CHARGE to participants 3 Transportation services for physician visits, grocery store, and banks are FREE 4 Outings include mystery lunches, day trips and much more 5 Wellness checks are provided weekly – FREE 6 Informative presenters speak regularly
CRAFTS
7 Laughter is contagious 8 Assistance is available for Golden Buckeye Card applications 9 Community is a focal point 10
Participants meet, mix and mingle regularly
Mondays Wellness Checks 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Have a registered nurse from Senior Independence help you keep your blood pressure and sugar under control with a FREE weekly check! Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Prime Movers 11 a.m. – Noon Prime Movers is a basic all around strength and movement class. A mix of cardio, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Walk-ins welcome. Mondays Drumming 1 – 2 p.m. Any fitness level, anyone can do this! Come give it a try and be your own rock star! Tuesdays Craft Time 1 – 2:30 p.m. (see below for dates and details) Come create, socialize and have fun in a no judgement zone. All skill levels are welcome. Please call or sign up in the lobby one week before the event, and please arrive promptly at 1 p.m. for instructions! Tuesday June 2: Groovy Totes Instead of doing the typical tie dyed shirts, we’re doing tote bags. So, bring your groovy attitude and your love of fun colors and make these psychedelic bags. Tuesday June 9: Substance From Far, Far Away Get ready to play with some goo, because we’re making galaxy slime! Prepare for sensory awakening. This slime with help work with your hands and it looks really cool. Tuesday June 16: Let It Fizz Relax and make bath fizz balls! These scented spheres can make great gifts as well! Tuesday June 30: Bubble Art Instead of just blowing bubbles for fun, we will use them as a creative media. Join us as we try this new way to “paint” and make art with bubbles! For more information, contact Emily@jewishtoledo.org or 419-531-2119. Wednesdays Balance Class 1 – 2 p.m. Take your workout to the next level and focus on your core and balance.
TRAVEL
GAMES
Wednesdays Art Class 2 -4 p.m. From sketching to oils to water colors you’re in charge of your project. No assignments. Work with the instructor to create a one of a kind piece of work. Fridays Poker Group 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Poker players needed! Nickel and dime games. Every day Transportation 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Do you need a ride to a medical appointment in Lucas County? How about the grocery store or bank? Then we can help! We can offer you curbside pickup at your home and curbside drop-off at your destination. Our buses offer the following schedule: (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) medical and grocery; (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Program transportation To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the JFS Senior Adult Center, call 419-531-2119 or visit JewishToledo.org. The JFS Senior Adult Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.
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Senior News The Senior Adult Center and Senior Adult Programs of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo are open to all who are 60 years old and above and 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 11 One Man’s Junk is Another’s Treasure: Antique Appraisal with Beth Rose Auction (like Antique Road Show) Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue 1 p.m. Hidden treasure? Junk? Family heirloom? Beth Rose from Beth Rose Auction will share stories from the world of auctions and antiques. After, Beth and her team will take the time to appraise one item that you bring with you; is it a valuable or not? Registration is kindly requested by Monday, May 18. THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Annual Anniversary Luncheon Celebrating 10 Years! Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Noon $5 per person (includes lunch and entertainment) Join us as we celebrate ten years of senior programming in the Department of Jewish Programs. A lovely lunch will be served, then (back by popular demand) Swingmania, under the direction of Jeff McDonald, will perform! From Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York", this band has all the tunes! Registration & payment kindly requested by Monday, June 8. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Take ME Out to the Ballpark! Toledo Mud Hens vs. Durham Bulls 11 a.m. depart Federation Building, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania $10 per person (includes transportation, ticket and lunch) Come cheer on our Toledo Mud Hens from high above the stadium in a reserved suite just for us! Enjoy the game in luxury with visits from Muddy and Mudonna and enjoy a catered buffet lunch and great seats! Limited seats! Registration & payment accepted until sold out TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Babies, Bibs, & More ... Toddlers Too! Plus Seniors Make it More Fun for All! 10 – 11 a.m. JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Join us for an amazing morning of story time, crafts, snacks and playtime with “grandparents.” This program is for people that regularly participate in the "Babies, Bibs and More ... Toddlers Too" program and for our seniors to help make this special! Registration is kindly appreciated by Monday, July 27 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 A Day at the Bay ... PUT-IN-BAY 8:30 a.m. depart Federation campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue (return approximately 7 p.m.) $60 per person (includes bus transportation, ferry transportation, guided train tour, all stops and lunch) Join us for a day at Put-In-Bay. We will travel in style to Port Clinton, where we will catch the Jet Express and enjoy the 20 minute ferry ride over to the island where our covered train will be waiting for us. We will tour the sights of the Butterfly House, Antique Car Museum, Put-in-Bay Winery, Doller Museum of Island Life and Perry’s Monument Visitor Center. Lunch will be at Tipper’s Buffet with time to shop the shops! This trip is different than last time! Dress in comfy shoes and bring a hat! We will depart on the 10:15 a.m. ferry and return on the 5 p.m. ferry. This trip has minimal walking, as we will spend most of our time on the train. Limited seats! Registration and payment kindly requested by Monday, August 3 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Kosher Shopping & Lunch in Detroit 8:30 a.m. depart JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road 4:30 p.m. approximate return time to JFS Senior Adult Center It’s that time again to get ready for the fall holidays! So, let’s go north and bring a cooler to One Stop Kosher Grocery Store, Zeman’s Kosher Bakery, Hiller's Market and Harvard Row Kosher butcher shop! Lunch will be on your own at our mystery location. Please call ahead to Harvard Row (248-539-8806) to place your order for pick up. Lmited seats! Registration is kindly requested by Monday, August 24
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3 The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center and Schedel Arboretum 8 a.m. depart from Jewish Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue 5 p.m. return to Federation campus $60 per person (includes transportation, admission tickets, tours, lunch and bus snacks) Join us as we visit a historic area close to home followed by a lovely garden afternoon. We will start off the day by traveling to Fremont, Ohio to visit The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. At the museum, we will tour the Dressed for Life: First Ladies’ & Red Dress Collection, and we will also tour the home. Then we are off to the Schedel Arboretum. There we will have a beautiful lunch on the deck overlooking the gardens. Following lunch, we will tour the gardens with a docent. After we have had our share of the majestic gardens, we will return to Toledo. This trip has moderate walking/standing and could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Registration & payment kindly requested by Monday, August 24 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Apples & Honey for Rosh HaShanah ... and so much more! 1 – 2:30 p.m. JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Come take a journey with us as we explore Rosh HaShanah and the fall holidays through one of our favorite senses – taste. Learn about honey, apples, our favorite treats and so much more! Registration is kindly requested by Monday, August 31 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Food Labels – Cracking the Code
1 p.m. JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Did you know that there could be fat lurking in your fat free food or salt in your sodium free food? Knowing how to read food labels is especially important if you have health conditions or want to make well-informed food choices. The more practice you get reading food labels, the better you will become in using them as a tool to plan a healthy, balanced diet. Presented by Christine Haar, MS, RDN, LD, Director, Internship Program in Nutrition and Dietetics – Bowling Green State University Registration is kindly requested by Friday, September 4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Sukkah Decorating Lulav & Etrog Shake with Pizza in the Hut
Noon JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road A Sukkah is a temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long festival of Sukkot. It is topped with branches and often well decorated with everything and anything! Join us as we decorate our very own Sukkah with art, fruit, lights and so much more! Then Learn the “shake” – how to shake your Lulav and Etrog correctly and add a mitzvah to your day. Then join us as we have lunch in the Sukkah – another mitzvah, where we will dine on pizza, salad and dessert! Registration is kindly requested by Friday, September 18
MISC: To help us better plan for our programs and events, we ask that you make payment at the time of your registration. 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 done so.
Did you know ... you can view and read the JFS Senior Adult Center Newsletter online? Just go to the www. jewishtoledo.org website and click on "Seniors" to find a link for the current issue.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Amish Acres, Nappanee, IN
Join us on a night away for theatre and the 53nd Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival. Enjoy travel via luxury motor coach and accommodations at the Inn at Amish Acres with all first floor rooms and a matinee performance of Plain and Fancy at The Round Barn Theatre followed by a dinner served family style at Threshers in the old Restaurant Barn. After dinner, head back to The Round Barn Theatre for the evening performance of Anything Goes! The fun continues Thursday morning with a continental breakfast at the Inn to enjoy at your leisure. Then it is time to shop and enjoy one of the Top 100 Events in North America, the 53nd Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival including over 300 artists from 30 states with live entertainment and festival foods from apple pie to zucchini bread all within walking distance from the Inn! TOUR INCLUDES: Modern Motor Coach transportation 1 night at the Inn at Amish Acres 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (1 lunch on your own) Bus snacks/tax and tip on included meals Tickets to Plain and Fancy/Anything Goes at the Round Barn Theatre/Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival COST PER PERSON: $200 Double occupancy* + driver gratuity $250 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 $75 per person Full payment due at time of registration; no places will be held without payment. Registration and payment deadline is Friday, July 10! Driver gratuity is voluntary; suggested amount is $3-$5 per day 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 2015 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. • Travel itinerary subject to change
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Toledo Jewish News • June/July 2015 • Page 9
Local News JFS donations received January through May 2015 In Memory of Marion “Skip” Gross Janice Edelstein Tom & Jan Kasle Matt & Jill Kripke In Memory of Robert Siegel Matt, Jill, & Sari Kripke In Memory of Richard Metzger Dr. Sol & Iva Shiff Janice Edelstein
In Memory of Richard Szymczak Joe & Rochelle Barchick
Mitzvah Basket Rental Andrew & Camile Golding
For the speedy recovery of Tom Kasle Steve & Debbe Skutch
Financial Donations to the Food Pantry Arthur Brecher Dr. Ernest & Audrey Brookfield Hope Davis Jeff Dunn & Delores Poneman Janice Edelstein John & Donna Efroymson The Honorable & Mrs. George Glasser Eleanor Golding Jack Heines Phyllis Horwitz Marvin & Marilyn Jacobs Sue Karr Dr. Cary & Michelle Kart Willis & Faith Kieninger Steven Lauer & Marilyn Klar Leizerman Foundation Sid Levine Victor & Miriam Markowitz Dr. Ken & Aileen Pargament Marjory Rusgo Gerald & Arlene Russell Rabbi & Mrs. Alan Sokobin Doris Stark Beverly Steinman Barbara Treuhaft
In honor of the Mark Liber Family Dr. Ernest & Audrey Brookfield In honor of the birth of Netta Victoria Kutcher Steven Lauer & Marilyn Klar
In Memory of Dr. Gerald Stark Dr. Sol & Iva Shiff
In honor of the birth of Henry Weisberg Steven Lauer & Marilyn Klar
In Memory of Muriel Applebaum Tom & Jan Kasle Richard Kasle
In Memory of June Fruchtman Richard Kasle
In honor of Sid Levine’s 90th Birthday Jeff Dunn & Delores Poneman John & Donna Efroymson The Honorable & Mrs. George Glasser Eleanor Golding Marvin & Marilyn Jacobs Sue Karr Sid Levine Dr. Ken & Nancy Newbury Dr. Ken & Aileen Pargament Marjory Rusgo Beverly Steinman
In Memory of Belle Swartz Matt & Jill Kripke
In honor of the marriage of Joel Karr & Ken Fong Sid Levine
In Memory of Dr. Stanley Waxman Jack Heines
In honor of the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. David Levine The Honorable & Mrs. George Glasser
In Memory of Louis Dolgin Tom & Jan Kasle In Memory of Mayor D. Michael Collins Arthur Brecher
In Memory of Lenny Thal Dr. Cary & Michelle Kart In Memory of Anna-Louise Gross Tom Kasle In Memory of Joe Freytag Tom Kasle
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 St. Jacobs & Stratford, ON
Join us as we travel to the beautiful and quaint little towns of St. Jacobs and Stratford Ontario Canada to enjoy the charm of the beginning of fall. We will start our travels in St. Jacobs with lunch at the homestyle restaurant of Stone Crook and then, just around the corner, we will enjoy the comedy of unmentionable hilarity, Sexy Laundry at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre. After our day of travel we will check into the Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo in St. Jacobs with time to freshen up before we leave for dinner at the DH Food & Lodging before we head off to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for The Pirates of Penzance!
In honor of Alix Greenblatt’s special birthday Dr. Ken & Nancy Newbury In honor of Barbara Treuhaft’s special birthday Arlene Widerschein
Thursday morning breakfast is at the hotel; after you will have time to stroll the charming stores along downtown St. Jacobs where you can decide where to have lunch. After lunch, we will depart for Stratford where we will see a matinee performance of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Avon Theatre. Following our show, we will check into the Arden Park Hotel, have a delicious dinner at a local establishment and then head off to the theatre to see The Sound of Music at the amazing Festival Theatre!
Thank you to all who also donated food to the food pantry. Donations for the CSA Food to Share Program Dr. Ernest & Audrey Brookfield Christina Fitzgerald & Samuel Nelson James & Margaret Hentges Anita Levin Dr. Sarah Taub Dr. John Wall & Dr. Sandra Migani Wall
COST PER PERSON: $585 Double occupancy* + driver gratuity $700 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.
Full payment due at time of registration, no places will be held without payment. Registration and payment deadline is Friday, September 4. Friday morning breakfast is at the hotel, and then Driver gratuity is voluntary; suggested amount is we will have time to stroll and shop in downtown $3-$5 per day and may be given directly to the Stratford before we depart for Toledo. driver at the end of trip. • It is your responsibility to arrange roommates. TOUR INCLUDES: • Travel insurance may be obtained by contacting Modern Motor Coach transportation your insurance agent. 1 night at the Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. • A current 2015 emergency form needs to be on file. Jacobs • This trip has moderate walking/standing, and 1 night at the Arden Park Hotel could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners (1 lunch on terrain. your own) • Travel itinerary subject to change Bus snacks Luggage handling Tax and tip on included meals Tickets to Sexy Laundry, The Pirates of Penzance, The Diary of Anne Frank and The Sound of Music
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Hillel/Local News It’s time to renew your Kroger Community Rewards profile for Toledo Hillel Hello Kroger Community Rewards Contacts, it’s time to re-enroll for the new year of Kroger Community Rewards! Please re-enroll now to continue contributing to your organization through April 30, 2016. Simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and click “sign-in.” Type your email address and password that you used to enroll your card. Put in the group number (#91887) or part of the name of the organization (Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo) and choose the correct
organization. Click Enroll. You are now enrolled for the May 1 2015 to April 30 2016 year of Kroger Community Rewards. If you are having an issue with your password and/or email address, please call 1-800-KROGERS, press 5 for customer service and press 5 to speak to a customer service representative. If it’s the first time you are registering, you will need to set up your account first at www.krogercommunityrewards.
com. Click “create an account” and put in their email address and password. Confirm your password, enter your plus card OR alt ID number, go to Community Rewards (near the bottom), and continue following through the steps with your name, address, etc. Put in the group number (#91887) or part of the name of the organization (Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo) and choose the correct organization. Click Enroll. You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016 year of Kroger Community Reward.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: 2015 Community Yom HaShoah Program Children of the Holocaust: One Child Remembering One Child was a powerful presentation by local religious school students honoring the 1.5 million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust. The students’ poignant tribute personalized this tragedy by remembering the children as individuals, not merely as a collective number.
The presentation was followed by a community memorial service led by clergy from Congregations B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim and Temple Shomer Emunim. Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and the Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center.
Local Holocaust survivors honored on Yom HaShoah
Local religious school students honoring the 1.5 million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust
Cantor Ivor Lichterman, Rabbi Evan Rubin and Cantor Amanda Winter
Local students taking part in the community memorial service
600+ local students attend annual diversity program
In late April, in conjunction with Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, presented the Toledo area’s 12th Annual Diversity Program for select area middle school and high school students at the McMaster Center of the Downtown Main Branch of the Toledo Public Library. Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson (pictured above, right) addressed the students. This year’s keynote speaker was Jeannette Gerstl Olson, a hidden child Holocaust survivor. Born in Nice, France, in 1940, she survived the war hidden by a childless Christian French couple who wished to save her life and even agreed to adopt her if her parents lost their lives at the hands of the Nazis. Earlier, to avoid the persecution of Jews in Austria following its annexation by Germany in 1938, her parents fled Vienna to Belgium and then to France where they went into hiding with a series of Christian families when the Germans started to deport Jews to concentration camps, during which time they put Ms. Olson into hiding. In 2002, the last Christian family that hid Jeannette’s parents the longest were recognized and honored as Righteous Among the Nations, the highest honor that Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, presents to those who risked their lives to save Jews.
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Local News TREUHAFTS continued from page 6 ity of life. Individualized playlists are created for use on iPods and related digital audio systems that enable those struggling with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges to reconnect with the world through music-triggered memories. The Hand to the Elderly Fund was established by former Toledoans Joshua (New York City), Hannah (Portland, Oregon) and Zachary (New York City) Treuhaft at the time of their respective B’nai Mitzvahs more than two decades ago, and has grown over the years with increased funding from their parents, Bill and Joanne Treuhaft, who currently live in Portland. Arleen R. Levine, Director of the Foundation, said, “It was so very meaningful to participate in conversations with the Treuhaft family as they gave consideration to funding opportunities in our community. Learning of their vision and their dream for their fund was inspirational. We are so pleased that their fund in the Foundation will support this amazing gift to those in need in our community.” Bill Treuhaft said, “I was born in Toledo, and my father still lives here. Joanne and I lived in Toledo for 32 years and raised our kids in the community, including [active participation at] the Hebrew Academy of Toledo and Temple Shomer Emunim. We still have a soft spot in our hearts for the Jews of Toledo.” Dan Cohen, a social worker, founded the MUSIC & MEMORYSM program in 2006. Successful outcomes in various nursing facilities spurred its creation as a 501(c) (3) non-profit in 2010. In April 2012, a documentary about the program’s work, Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory, was previewed at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City. A video clip of “Henry,” one of the residents reawakened by listening to his Cab Calloway favorites, went viral, now with more than 11 million views, boosting awareness and enthusiastic interest in the program. “Describing the video doesn’t do it justice,” Bill said.
“When people in nursing homes are given headphones playing music, the response is dramatic. If this [method] works for a significant percentage of people, what a striking gift it is for them and their families.” Joanne added, “Seeing what the [MUSIC & MEMORYSM] program can do for people with dementia and help them in the future is terrific.” According to Bill, a physician, there are significant medically-recognized explanations for what music does for individuals. “It’s not magic,” he explained. “Music is the last thing to go in the brain, and music helps people be a part of the world … In the future, [music] can even be used with younger people who are experiencing the very beginnings of [cognitive challenges].” Music is profoundly linked to personal memories. Favorite music or songs associated with important personal events can trigger memory of lyrics and the experience connected to the music. Beloved music often calms chaotic brain activity and enables the listener to focus on the present moment and regain a connection to others. Persons with dementia, Parkinson’s and other diseases that damage brain chemistry also reconnect to the world and gain improved quality of life from listening to personal music favorites. Individuals feel happier, more social and less anxious, and better able to enjoy life. The benefits of personalized therapeutic music have been well-studied and documented by distinguished researchers. As MUSIC & MEMORYSM gains momentum nationwide, Ohio has become the third state to launch a Music & Memory Initiative. The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman have set a goal to enable 250 nursing homes statewide to become MUSIC & MEMORYSM certified facilities in 2015. Because various care facilities have the opportunity to become a certified provider for their residents, JFS will focus on providing the program to homebound individuals. Initially, the Agency will accept individuals who have clearly demonstrated some level of memory loss with the
expectation of eventual expansion to include those with cognitive impairment due to debilitating illness, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Music has also been found to help those with depression which would constitute another potential target audience. Non-profits receive a starter kit from MUSIC & MEMORYSM, including 10 iPods (5 new shuffles + 5 gently used iPods), 10 headphones, 10 AC adapters and one $50 iTunes gift card. While volunteers will be recruited from the community, JFS will initially target volunteers from Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Young Jewish Toledo group, Hillel college students from The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University and the Agency’s Friendly Visitors. The program may even lend itself to an intergenerational component involving high school students. “I would like to see the program utilized by the community, and to see it grow with enough positive buzz for other people to help support it as well,” Bill said. To enroll an individual in the program, a JFS staff member will make a home visit to meet the individual and family (or caregiver) to do a basic assessment for participation in the program. A volunteer will then interview either the individual or his/her family members to determine what type of music he/ she enjoyed listening to. A personalized music playlist will then be created for the individual and loaded onto an iPod. Family members (caregivers) can assist the individual in using the iPod. “Even though the Treuhafts no longer live in Toledo, their love for our community and concern for the quality of our seniors’ lives continues through this generous and very meaningful gift,” said Nancy Newbury, Jewish Family Service Director. The program will be overseen by Jewish Family Service's Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Levison. If you are interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from the program, please contact Barbara at 419-724-0407.
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*previously known as Camp L’ Chaim
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Partnership2Gether/Local News Local educators to attend Partnership2Gether educational seminar in Western Galilee Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Partnership2Gether division is proud to be a part of a trip that will send several local educators, representing our religious schools, to the Western Galilee Teacher’s Seminar June 8 -13. Attending will be Nancy Jacobson, Congregation Etz Chayim; Paulette Sherline and Peter Silverman, Congregation B’nai Israel; and Sam Federman, Temple Shomer Emunim. The Partnership2Gether Educational Seminar will allow our educators the opportunity to learn, experience and observe the Israeli educational system and explore the potential for an enriching and beneficial twinning relationship for them and their students. The group will be spending time
with Israeli educators and volunteers and are promised a unique educational and deeply satisfying personal experience. The Western Galilee is well known for its microcosm of Israeli society, not only because of the diverse cultures and people, but also for its juxtaposition between the past and future. The fascinating history and rich cultural heritage of the region will provide pathways to create new and innovative educational initiatives. We wish the educators safe travels, and we are excited to hear about their experiences and see the new ideas in the classroom. To learn more about Partnership2Gether, please contact René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 or rene@jewishtoledo.org.
Toledo Jewish Community Garden seeks donations/volunteers Season five of the Jewish Community Garden at Congregation B’nai Israel has begun. All produce grown is donated to the Jewish Family Service (JFS) Food Pantry, guaranteeing a supply of fresh vegetables to individuals in need. Each year has seen a significant increase in the volume of produce grown. The “Adopt a Plant” program encourages individuals to raise vegetables at home in a pot or in the ground and then donate the food to the JFS Food Pantry, also increasing the amount of produce grown. The program provides the plants for growing at home. More home planters are needed. The Adopt-a-Plant program started in 2012 to supplement the ability to provide fresh produce to the JFS Food Pantry in combination with the Jewish Community Garden at B’nai Israel. The program was designed to multiply the number of plants being cultivated by encouraging any members of the community to enjoy the “mitzvah” of feeding the needy, on a small scale, at
home and in the amount they determined. To this end, Adopt-a-Plant provides the plants free of charge, and it is asked only that you share the veggies with the Food Pantry. Marty Kaback said, “We will be happy to drop off the plants and advise you as to the best location in your garden, or pots if you don’t have much room.” For additional information, please contact Marty at 419-826-2011, (cell phone) 567-249-9109 or bethandmarty@earthlink. net. Perform a mitzvah and help our garden grow by donating: cash for supplies and materials, garden equipment, and/or your time. The Jewish Community Garden is one of 125 community-based gardens associated with Toledo Grows (an outreach program of Toledo Botanical Gardens). To become part of this wonderful project, please contact our co-garden coordinators: Cindy Palmer at 419-215-5005 or cdpalmer6@bex.net, or Helen Michaels at 419-345-6045 or hjmichaels1@gmail.com.
To submit information for consideration in Toledo Jewish News, contact Abby Hoicowitz at abby@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0363
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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 outlets 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.
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DE MA LI N The third annual Jewish Film Festival was a huge success! Thank you to Deborah Norin-Kuehn, Janet Rogolsky and Judy Weinberg for your hard work, dedication and spectacular taste in films! Looking forward to seeing more in 2016.
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Local News Hat’s off to The Temple’s Lynn Nusbaum What a night it was, an evening to celebrate Lynn Nusbaum's accomplishments at Temple Shomer Emunim during her first 25 years. The party was a celebration of community. It included great food from The Beirut, Kyoto Ka, Shorty’s and A Fare to Remember; lovingly prepared baked goods by Lynn’s friends and congregants; musical favorites from the Kirbys; and a special video presentation that included a rap star guest appearance from Rabbi
Sam Weinstein. The beautiful artwork on the cover of the program was designed and donated by Jane Petitjean, and Lynn was presented with a gorgeous piece of handmade glass crafted by Gail Mirrow. It was truly a night filled with love. The Temple thanks all of its sponsors, congregants and over 400 community members who attended to honor Lynn, her commitment to The Temple and the Toledo Jewish community.
Rabbi Sam Weinstein, Lynn Nusbaum and Cantor Amanda Winter photo by Jody Bader
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Acclaimed author discusses 'How to be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick' Everyone knows someone who is sick or suffering. Yet, when a friend or relative is under duress, many of us feel uncertain about how to cope. In mid-May, author, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, spoke to a crowd of more than 150 about her recent bout with breast cancer and her conversations with fellow patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and elsewhere. Letty distilled their collective stories, insights, opinions, and ideas into her book, How To Be a Friend To a Friend Who’s Sick. Her advice was infused with sensitivity, warmth and humor. She expressed the importance of giving acceptance, love and one's
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
time to a friend who is sick instead of flowers or fruit baskets. "Think about the person and their condition and how to give that person pleasure," she said. Letty is an award-winning journalist, widely published opinion writer, acclaimed public speaker, admired political activist, and author of several nonfiction bestsellers, including Growing Up Free; Getting Over Getting Older; Deborah, Golda, and Me; and Three Daughters. Her newest book, Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate, came out in May. This program was sponsored by Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Comfort Keepers, Jewish Book Council, YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
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Letty signs her books after her discussion
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Gan Yeladim Preschool wins state’s highest award for excellence in early childhood education By Cindy Feldstein One of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is that of an exceptional education at the very beginning of their lives. High quality early care and outstanding education settings are important because early experiences last a lifetime. Your child has approximately 1,892 days from the day they are born until they enter kindergarten. What happens on this journey lays the foundation for school and life success.
Did you know that Gan Yeladim preschool is affiliated with the Step Up To Quality rating system and has once again achieved the rating of the highest, most superior level of quality?
Step Up to Quality is Ohio’s voluntary quality rating system which recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio’s licensing standards.
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It means that the administrator and teachers have formal knowledge to support your child’s development and learning. This is necessary because, just like a doctor needs formal education, so do those working with young children. Working with young children is science – brain science. It means that the administrator and teaching staff
are committed to expanding their knowledge and skills to better support your child’s development and learning. This ensures that early care and education professionals keep up to date with the ever-changing knowledge base of their profession. There are annual performance evaluations and professional development planning for the staff as they are committed to continuous improvement. All lesson plans are aligned to Ohio’s state standards.
It means that upon entry to the program, the children’s progression is assessed on an ongoing basis utilizing Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards in their curriculum planning. The teachers use research-based information and your child’s developmental profile to plan experiences that best meet your child’s individual development and learning needs.
In an effort to raise the bar for superior preschools, national standards of excellence have been set to ensure that young children receive the highest quality care and education possible. Gan Yeladim Preschool is honored to have demonstrated the dedication and excellence to achieve this milestone of Step Up to Quality. In addition, the opportunity to immerse and expose your children to a rich and meaningful Jewish program consisting of Jewish holidays, traditions, Hebrew alphabet and language, is one of our greatest sources of pride. Being able to educate your child in a creative, supportive, warm Jewish environment produces children who not only know about Judaism but have a heartfelt love for it. Gan Yeladim teachers feel eternally blessed to have this special time to gently guide, encourage and teach these future leaders of tomorrow.
Yes, early experiences last a lifetime. What greater gift could you give to your children?
Mazel Tov, Gan Yeladim, on your remarkable, extraordinary achievement and for your passionate commitment to highest-quality education. "This is a wonderful achievement for our community," said Joel Marcovitch, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo CEO. "I'd like to congratulate the hard work of our teachers and staff who made this happen. We should be proud that our campaign dollars are being used to fund excellence."
We specialize in HAPPY CHILDREN! For further information, call Raizel Shemtov at 419-344-9142 or raizel@JewishToledo.org
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Art exhibit and teen volunteers drew a pretty picture at ‘Art of Friendship’ Celebrating the “Art of Friendship” took center stage at Congregation B’nai Israel in mid-May with an art exhibit of work from children and young adults with special needs and an award ceremony for over 50 teenage volunteers. The nearly 200 guests attending this annual end-of-the-year Friendship Circle event were greeted with a gorgeous display of artwork representing five mediums: acrylic, glass, photography, textile and watercolor. The young artists worked to create this exhibit of over 70 pieces of original art over the past few months and looked forward to both presenting the body of work to the community, as well being able to sell the artwork and earn money for Friendship Circle. The event was a departure from the usual annual end-of-the year Friendship Circle event, which typically focuses on honoring the teenag-
ers for their efforts in the community. The combined ceremony and art show gave the public a chance to see the Friendship Circle magic – the teenagers who dedicate their time to children with special needs as well as the children and how they respond to the teens. It was heartwarming to see the true results of the program as friends eagerly greeted each other and saved seats so their Friendship Circle friends and family could all sit together during the event. For the children with special needs and their parents, the time the volunteers give them has had a profound impact. Friendship Circle Mushka Matusof noted, “A father at the event said, ‘Thank you for giving my daughter a place in the Friendship Circle. This is the only place she feels like she can be herself and be comfortable and make real friends.’ I was so glad that Friendship
Artist Andrea Wexler showcased eight of pieces of her artwork in the Art of Friendhship exhibit
Circle here for her.” This year, the annual Goody & Jean Liber Friendship Award was presented by Arleen Levine, Director of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, to the David S. Stone Foundation and was accepted by Honorable Judge David Katz, trustee of the Foundation. In his remarks upon accepting the award, Judge Katz shared the news that the Foundation would be increasing the budget by $5,000 to help the Friendship Circle continue its work in the community. The event was sponsored by Bear Givers, a non-profit organization that seeks to support programs that empower individuals and give them the pride of giving back to their community. By giving these artists in the Friendship Circle an opportunity to donate their work to benefit an organization that they truly love, they were able to feel that satisfaction.
The children received a Bear from Bear Givers and an award for their artwork; here, Mushka Matusof applauds as Emma Podolsky gives Clint Lingan his award
“This particular event was great for all of the ages in our Friendship Circle,” added Mushka. “Being a young adult in the special needs world has many challenges. Once an individual begins to age out of services, there is not so much there. For some of our friends, the past few weeks have been about really working on the artwork and the pride they felt to have it displayed to our Jewish community, as well as the thrill of giving back to Friendship Circle.” As they were called up in front of the Toledo Jewish community to receive a Bear from Bear Givers and an Art Completion Certificate, the young artists exhibited pride and delight, showing that the event had been a success. Friendship Circle is a partnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Chabad House of Toledo. To learn more about becoming involved, contact Mushka Matusof at 419-510-0107 or mushka@fctoledo.com.
Friendship Circle volunteers and children with special needs Photos: Grand Lubell Photography
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Local News Stand With Us First ever counter-BDS conference By Ben Yaffe As a StandWithUs (SWU) MZ intern, it is my duty to advocate for Israel and ensure that I am knowledgeable and prepared to be a voice for all things Israel. Along with 79 other teens across the U.S. and Canada, I have the privilege to call myself an intern for SWU. Part of the internship includes traveling to Los Angeles for two conferences, one in the fall to start the year and the second in the spring to end the year. I was given the opportunity to attend an extra conference this year in L.A. along with four of my colleagues. The purpose of the conference was to discuss BDS and how to combat it. BDS stands for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions; in simple terms, it is an attempt to get college campuses to withdraw their investments in companies that support or do business with Israel. I sat with college students who have defeated BDS at their own campuses along with other noted experts in the field of academia, law and
keynote speaker Alan Dershowitz. Within hours of the start of the conference, we split into breakout groups to discuss the presence of BDS in different forms. I was in the campuses group along with current college students and professionals from various organizations. This group met several times throughout the conference and had outstanding conversation and discussion of what can be done to conquer BDS. The most important thing I learned was not how to combat BDS. I learned the most important thing while looking at the college students’ eyes as they were speaking of the hardships that BDS has caused. I learned just how terrible BDS is and what the real effect of it can be. I sat and spoke with a student whose fraternity house was vandalized because the members were Jewish. I sat and spoke with Becky Sebo who was arrested at Ohio University for standing up for what she believed in. I was given an opportunity to attend this conference, and I sat and absorbed as much
Israeli dance group celebrates Barbara Straus
Israeli dance group, Rakdaneet Miriam, with Dr. Blair Grubb after commemorating their performance of "Shalom Rav" (choreographed by Judy Weinberg) to the late founder of the group, Dr. Barbara Straus (z"l), at the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day/Mother's Day celebration at Pelham Manor in mid-May Pictured: Irina Zaurov, Debbie Perlmutter, Dr. Blair Grubb, Priscilla D'Anniballe, Ellen Federman and Shelli Plosscowe
Alan Dershowitz, civil liberties lawyer and Harvard law professor I could. I learned so much about what can be done and what has been done to combat BDS. I know that if in the future we can educate more people, without doubt BDS would not be a problem. The facts are on our side; we just need to show that!
Ben Yaffe; Bassem Eid, founder and director of the Jerusalembased Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group; and Andrew Jacobson
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Summer is calling your name.
BBYO ADVISOR Do you want to impact the life of Jewish teens in Toledo? Do you want to network with other Jewish young professionals in northern Ohio? Do you want the opportunity to potentially travel around the country, to Europe and Israel? Consider volunteering as an advisor for Toledo BBYO! BBYO’s mission statement is, “More Jewish teens, more meaningful Jewish experiences.” Both B’not Shalom BBG and BSN AZA live this motto through weekly programs, bi-monthly conventions, international leadership training opportunities and volunteerism in the community. Both BBYO chapters are looking for fun and engaging advisors, ages 21 and up. You will have the opportunity to help the Jewish teens of Toledo grow into leaders, as well as grow as a leader yourself. If you are interested, please Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org.
Local News B'nai Mitzvah
W e Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah
Ellis Bennett Meyer will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Ellis is the son of Shannon and Keith Meyer and has grown up with the Temple community for the past 12 years. He is blessed to have two loving sets of grandparents, Gramma Bear & Papa Bear (Joe & Wanda Bublick) and Gramma Paula & Papa Marc Meyer. Ellis is a seventh grader at McCord Junior High, participating on the football, wrestling and track teams. In his free time, Ellis enjoys playing Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons with his friends at Checkmate. Ellis will be attending Camp Wise for the fifth time this summer and is consistently known for “one time,
at camp” stories all year long. In his free time, Ellis loves to play his PS4 and listen to Dubstep music. Ellis is excited to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with his friends and family.
Daniel Phillip Stoerger will be call to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Shomer Emunim on Saturday June 20, 2015. Daniel is the son of Elaine Stoerger and Mark Stoerger, older brother of Sarah and the grandson of Henry and Wendy Bartos and Melvin Stoerger. Daniel is in eighth grade at Tecumseh Middle School. He enjoys playing football and video games. Daniel is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah with his family and friends.
Zoë Rachel Kuehn will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Temple Shomer Emunim. She is the daughter of Mikel and Deborah (Norin-) Kuehn and younger sister of Stefan Kuehn. Proud grandparents include Helene Norin (Akron, Ohio) and David and Susan Kuehn (Santa Barbara, California). Zoë is an Honor Roll student at the Toledo School for the Arts, where she is a theater major and member of the Dr. Who and Animé clubs. She enjoys drawing, crafting, dancing, percussion, acting, doing voice-overs, and all things Japanese. Zoë's Mitzvah project commenced in July 2014 on the birthday of her late grandfather, Jay Norin; in his honor, she cooks or bakes a monthly dish for Ebeid
In April, Congregation Etz Chayim's Rabbi Evan Rubin participated in the story telling portion of the 14th Annual Multifaith Banquet sponsored by the Multifaith Council of Northwest Ohio. Rabbi Rubin shared with the audience an insightful story about Reb Zusha, teaching the Jewish message from Pirkei Avot: “Who is rich? He who is satisfied with his lot.” Rabbi Rubin was one of three story tellers; Imam Yahya Hendi shared a story about the prophet Mohamad while the Ramanathan family shared a Hindu dance
27th Annual Interfaith Blood Drive acceptance for all faiths and genders. Congregation B’nai Israel congregant, Irina Zaurov, will perform an ethnic dance and Temple Shomer Emunim Cantor Amanda Winter will perform as well. Please attend and support this wonderful program, which will be followed by a reception. For more information, to volunteer or to be a blood donor, contact Devorah at 419-841-4652 or Shalom1836@ bex.net.
Hospice of Sylvania to share with its visitors, volunteers and staff. The project has no end date. She also participates in Friendship Circle.
11th Annual Book Festival planning begins It’s once again time for the Book Festival committee to begin the process of organizing, evaluating and deciding what authors to invite to Toledo in November! It all began at the end of May, when Janet Rogolsky, Book Festival Chair, and René Rusgo attend the Jewish Book Council Conference in New York City to “speed date” with over 250 authors who are either Jewish or have a book with Jewish content.
Rabbi Rubin speaks at Annual Multifaith Banquet
The 27th Annual Interfaith Blood Drive is scheduled for Sunday, June 28 (8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe Street. Blood donors and volunteers are needed. A Celebration of Life program is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th at 7 p.m. at Temple Shomer Emunim. The event celebrates the arts in northwest Ohio, including singing, dancing, instrumental music and special readings about peace, compassion, respect and
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Next, Janet and Rene will share feedback with the rest of the Book Festival committee on all the authors in order to make a long and short list of who to invite and what types of events to have. The committee then waits for confirmation on who will join us in November, and the planning process begins. Stay tuned for updates on the 11th Annual Book Festival process and the work of this amazing committee!
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Temple Shomer Emunim
Congregation B'nai Israel
Adult Education
Sisterhood Book Club August 25 11 a.m. at B’nai Israel The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. "A Conversation with Federal Judge David Katz" Bring your questions and thoughts for an interactive discussion with Judge Katz. Everyone is welcome.
Free BITUSY Trip to Kalahari Waterpark (includes admission and transportation) Monday, June 15 BITUSY will meet up with MCUSY for a fun-filled day at Kalahari! Join USY now for the 2015-2016 year and go to Kalahari! Chaperones are needed. Details to follow.
Copies available through the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and affiliate libraries in Ohio. The Book Clubs of Congregations B'nai Israel, Etz Chayim and Shomer Emunim announce their Joint Summer Book Club program The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich Thursday, June 11 at noon Congregation Etz Chayim, 3853 Woodley Road Dairy Luncheon Meeting $7 at the door Reservations requested by June 5 to elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org or 419-473-2401
Jordan Slutsky's Bar Mitzvah Project Jordan Slutsky is collecting new, unwrapped toys and other items for children at St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital. There is a box in the B’nai Israel hallway where you can drop off board games; Little People toys; Lego; Barbie dolls; crayons;
markers; play dough; video games for Playstation 3, Xbox 360 or Wii; or gift cards for stores teens would like. If you have any questions, call Jordan at 419-280-4435. Please help Jordan with her wonderful project!
27th Annual Interfaith Blood Drive The annual Interfaith Blood Drive will take place on Sunday, June 28 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood donors and volunteers are greatly needed. The Celebration of Life program, which follows the Blood Drive, will
take place at Temple Shomer Emunim on Sunday, June 28 at 7 p.m. This is a celebration of the arts, singing, dancing, instrumental music and special readings about peace, compassion, respect and acceptance for all faiths and genders. Everyone is invited to attend.
The B’nai Israel office will be closed on Tuesdays through the summer months beginning June 2.
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Congregation Etz Chayim
Kiddush Luncheon to Honor Minyan Attendees A special Kiddush luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 6, to honor the many men who regularly perform the wonderful mitzvah of attending daily morning and afternoon services. These men come out in snow and rain and
cold and heat to help make a minyan, so anyone who needs to say kaddish will have the opportunity. Aliyahs will be accorded and a delicious Kiddush lunch will follow services. Everyone is invited to attend.
New "Twenty to Forty Something Group" This new group of Etz Chayim members, formed by Rebbetzin Kerry Rubin, will hold its first event on Sunday, June 28. Parents and children are welcome to attend the program at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. This new museum is showcasing the new exhibit entitled “Private Collecting of the Great Lake History.” There are many “hands-on” activities for children as well as wonderful learning experiences
27th Annual Interfaith Blood Drive The annual Interfaith Blood Drive will take place on Sunday, June 28 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blood donors and volunteers are greatly needed. The Celebration of Life program, which follows the Blood Drive, will take place at Temple Shomer Emunim on Sunday, June 28 at 7 p.m. This is a celebration of the arts, singing, dancing, instrumental music and special readings about peace, compassion, respect and acceptance for all faiths and genders. Everyone is invited to attend.
for both children and adults. The cost for the museum tour only is $8 per adult and $7 for children. Children under 5 years old are free. The cost for the tour plus the ship tour is $12 per adult and $11 for children. Families will meet at the museum at 2 p.m. and we will tour the museum together. Please call Kerry Rubin at 419-290-4101 to R.S.V.P.
Book Club
The next book club will be a Joint Synagogue Book Club, which will be held Thursday, June 11 at noon at Congregation Etz Chayim. The book being discussed is The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich. Marcy Steingroot will be the reviewer from Etz Chayim. Lunch will be served prior to the review. The cost is $7 per person to cover the cost of the lunch. R.S.V.P. to the synagogue office at 419-473-2401 by June 5. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Sisterhood News
The Etz Chayim Sisterhood annual Mah Jongg Tournament will be held on Wednesday, July 29 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 the joint fall Rummage Sale in conjunction with the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Israel. The Rummage sale will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, November 1, 2 and 3; drop-off days are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, October 25, 26 and 27. As always, we need help with set up, the days of the sale and the day of take down. Please contact Marcia Grossman at 419-536-0890 if you are able to help in any way. Monies raised go to benefit the Sunday School, Ohr Chadash. RUMMAGE SALE REQUEST: As you are changing your wardrobe to warm weather clothes and doing spring cleaning around your home, we ask that you box up
Save the Date
The annual Etz Chayim/Ohr Chadash summer picnic will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a special program beginning at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m. There will be hotdogs, chicken and BBQ brisket with all the trimmings. More details will be forthcoming.
those unwanted clothes and miscellaneous items and store them until drop off just prior to the sale. Your donations are critical to the success of our sale. Thank you in advance for your help.
The newly elected Sisterhood Board members include: President: Marcia Grossman Membership V.P.: Suzie Rosenberg Recording Secretary/Treasurer: Phyllis Wittenberg Ass’t Recording Secretary: Andrea Lublin Ass’t Treasurer: Naomi Baron Bulletin Secretary: Fran Wexler Donor Chairman: Sharon Ravin Shaloch Manos Chairmen: Barbara Rubin and Carol Vanzile Rummage Sale Chairmen: Diane Treuhaft and Sheila Odesky Sunshine Chairman: Barbara Feldstein Gift Shop Chairman: Sandy Marcus Kitchen Chairmen: Ruth Steingroot and Rochelle Black 20-40 Age Group Chairman: Kerry Rubin The next Sisterhood Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 a.m.
Gift Shop News
OVER 100 MEZZUZAHS IN STOCK! Check out our new artists! Wedding season is upon us. Stop by and pick out a beautiful gift with free gift wrapping. In addition, check out the new Ahava Hibiscus and Fig lotion and body wash. Both items are available for only $32.
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as scheduled by the Aquatic Coordinator and or Aquatic Director. • Ensure participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures. • Great part-time job Contact Sylvania YMCA/JCC Aquatics Director, Danielle Urbanski dhrovat@ymcatoledo.org All interested individuals must complete an application form at the Front Desk
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Cantor Ivor and Jan Lacker Lichterman are thrilled to share the news of the birth of their newest grandson, Camden Matthew Lichterman, born April 21 to Mayron and Jenna Lichterman in Michigan.
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Organizations/Local News Hadassah
During the summer, no matter where we live, we all tend to use more electricity. Our air conditioners, refrigerators and pool pumps are all working overtime to keep us cool as the temperature rises. I want to suggest to you that we should use the “dog days of summer” to recharge our batteries. In July, there are two Jewish fasts. July 5 is the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, commemorating the breach of the walls preceding the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. Then there are three weeks of mourning (no weddings, etc.) leading to July 26, the 9th of Av, the date of the destruction of the First Temple by the Babylonians (586 BCE). These two tragedies for the Jewish people brought about monumental changes in their lives and echo through the centuries. About 2,500 years ago, the Jews of the Babylonian exile were allowed to return to Jerusalem under Cyrus the Great. They returned and they rebuilt the great Temple. Fast forward to 1912. The women of Hadassah went to Jerusalem and eventually built a beautiful hospital on Mount Scopus to provide healing to all Jerusalem’s inhabitants. But, after the 1948 War of Independence, we were exiled from our hospital. What did we do? We energized and built a new complex at Ein Kerem. Eighteen years after the ’67 War, Hadassah was able to return to Mount Scopus and we rebuilt that hospital, which now excels in maternity and rehabilitation. Where did the energy come from to rebuild our Mount Scopus hospital when we returned to it after 18 years of exile? Where will the energy come from to finish and furnish our magnificent Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower? It will come from you, my Hadassah sisters. Recently, Hadassah researchers have discovered white blood cells that could use a boost to discourage the growth of cancer. Researchers at the Hadassah Medical
Submitted by Hindea Markowicz Center and Hebrew University have found that the most common form of white blood cells, called neutrophils, contain at least three distinct subtypes. Some fight the development of cancer, while others provide a hospitable environment for their growth. The research findings could lead to new cancer-fighting therapies that seek to boost the anti-tumor neutrophils while limiting the proliferation of pro-tumor neutrophils. Rather than relying solely on therapies which may harm nearby tissues, researchers are looking to boost the patient’s own immune system against cancer cells. The research study, led by Dr. Zvi Fridlender at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center’s Institute of Pulmonary Medicine, and Dr. Zvika Granot, at the Hebrew University’s Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC) in the Faculty of Medicine, was highlighted in the January 22, 2015 online issue of Cell Reports. If continued research leads to practical therapy, boosting those low-density neutrophils may give doctors another way to fight cancer. Don’t let your solar batteries run down this summer. Shabbat will begin later and end later in the next two months. Take advantage of the sunlight to be out and about (but wear sunscreen). And take a tip from the Energizer Bunny: Keep going and going and have a summer of good reading and learning, good health and enjoyment. Life Membership Campaign Hadassah – Lock in for Life In honor of our Centennial Year, Hadassah continues to offer Life Membership and Associate enrollment for $212. The strength and support of Hadassah’s members and donors sustain the extraordinary work of Hadassah. As an incentive to enroll new Life Members, National will give internal Fundraising Goal Credit to the units for each new Life member and Associate enrolled.
Young Jewish Toledo begins 'Challah Project' As Jews, challah brings joy and warmth to our souls. But, some seniors in our community don’t always get to experience this warmth. To kick off the "Challah Project" last month, Young Jewish Toledo baked delicious, soul warming challah with Gina Black for part one of the project. Next, participants will be assigned a date to deliver challah to senior centers in the Toledo area. This small gesture can make a huge difference in their lives. If you would like to be involved, contact Hallie at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
(pictured, clockwise from top left): Gina Black; Kenny Ginsburg and Megan Sinnott; Tamara Green, Kenny Ginsburg, Megan Sinnott, Stephanie Shaulskiy, Gina Black and Sharon Lapitsky
A very special welcome to the more than 50,000 women, men and children who showed their support for the extraordinary work of Hadassah by becoming new Life members and Associates. Our collective strength will continue to make a difference in the United States, Israel and around the world for the next 100 years. Let’s continue to enroll women and men in Hadassah and Lock in for Life. Become a Member. Be a Supporter Hadassah – Lock in for Life. Member-Get-A-Member Campaign DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT If every Hadassah member enrolled a new member, imagine the IMPACT DOUBLE YOUR VOICE in your community DOUBLE OUR INFLUENCE in Washington DOUBLE THE SCOPE of medical research in Israel DOUBLE HADASSAH’S IMPACT in the world Gift a Life Membership for $212 and receive a multigenerational pin. Offer valid January-December 31, 2015 Hadassah Contributions Hadassah is always grateful for the many contributions it receives throughout the year from members and friends. Beautiful cards and certificates are sent to acknowledge the donor’s gift and the donation is listed in the Hadassah bulletin. To make a donation or send a tribute card, contact Selma Master at 419-841-4936 and/or Yvette Levin at 419-536-1703. Change of Address Calling all members: if you have a change of address, please contact Shelli Plosscowe at 841-4311 or SPlosscowe@aol.com.
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Calendars
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Grades 1-12: Mothers/Daughters: Seniors: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Foam Explosion Painting One Man's Junk ... 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Federation campus
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3:30 - 5 p.m. Leonard Lounge, Federation Campus
Seniors: Fathers and children: Young Jewish Toledo: 19 20 14 15 16 17 Annual Anniversary 18 Pasta with Pops YJT Fridays Luncheon Noon Congregation B'nai Israel
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sekach Building, Federation Campus
7 p.m. Beirut Restaurant
Seniors: Seniors: Young Jewish Toledo 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Wooster Theatre and Wooster Theatre and Couples: Foodie Tour Get Away
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Ages 4 and under: 19 20 21 Sprinkling Sensation 22 23 24 25 10 - 11 a.m. YMCA/JCC campus Dads and children ages 4+: Golf with Dad 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Bedrock Mini-Golf, Temperance, MI
Ages 4 and under: 26 27 28 29 30 31 PJ Bedtime Story Time 7 - 7:30 p.m. Federation campus (outdoors if weather permits)
Olive Oil Tasting Date Night 7 p.m. Bumble Olive Oil Company
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(or anyone who fits this role) Ages 4 and up 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bedrock Mini-Golf, 6400 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI Cost: $10 per person RSVP with payment required by July 17 to sherry@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0386. Walk-ins cannot be accepted.
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Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road 10 – 11 a.m. Join us for an amazing morning of story time, crafts, snacks and playtime with "grandparents." Registration is kindly appreciated by Monday, July 27 to sherry@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0386. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Ages 4 and under (older siblings welcome) 7 - 7:30 p.m. Grassy area between Federation and Temple Shomer Emunim, Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania Bring blanket or lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the program will move to Sherry’s office. Free, but please bring a paper product to donate to Jewish Family Service. RSVP appreciated by July 24 to sherry@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0386. Walk-ins are welcome.
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PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region. Zoë, Sadie and Nathan love story time
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.
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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. SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
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Long-term Care Reality Check By Ronald Belle $6,235 per month. That’s the average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in the United States.* Certainly not a bill you’d like to burden your family or other loved ones with. But paying for long-term care isn’t the only potential burden of not preparing for the possibility you may need such care in the future. To make sure you don’t burden your family with the job of caring for you each day or having to pay someone else to do so, take some time now to answer these questions. If you were to suddenly need long-term care, would your family know what to do? To help, research your care options and facilities in your community and family members’ communities. Look at the costs of the options. What you may pay for different types of care varies throughout the United States. What type of care would you want if you were to need long-term care? Write down your care wishes and instructions. Some considerations: Many people prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. Is there a relative or friend you would or would not want to move in with? You should designate someone to make arrangements for your care if you’re unable to. Also think about who would handle your finances for you. Have a general durable (or springing) power of attorney drafted in case you are unable to handle your own finances. Also draft a health care proxy and living will. How would your care be paid for? Basically, you can pay long-term care costs out of pocket, which could require a significant investment now in order to have the funds you may need later. Or you can protect yourself and your loved ones by purchasing long-term care insurance. Your financial professional can give you information about how to prepare for potential long-term care costs. Have you talked with your family about your preparations? If you’ve already made arrangements for your possible long-term care needs, share those arrangements with your family. If you’re just putting together information, bring them into the process by sharing the information you gather. They may have helpful suggestions. And just by talking about the subject, they may feel more comfortable about their possible role in your long-term care. * National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information, www.longtermcare.gov Ronald Belle is Senior Vice President and Investment Advisors Executive at Fifth Third Bank (Northwest Ohio affiliate). Fifth Third Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.