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YJT cooks!
By Emily Gordon Loneliness is difficult to endure at any age and ability level, but it can be especially burdensome to seniors and disabled adults. An estimated 42.6 million Americans over the age of 45 suffer from chronic loneliness, according to a 2010 AARP study on loneliness. Census data reveals more than 25 percent of the U.S. population lives alone. Many individuals are subjected to loneliness and social isolation after one or several changes in circumstances, said Elizabeth Witter, support services coordinator at Jewish Family Service. “If they recently lost their spouse, they may be home alone most of the time and their adult children may have busy lifestyles or tough schedules and can’t visit as often as they would like,” Witter said. “They may no longer drive, or have health problems that might limit their mobility. There are so many things that can lead to someone becoming isolated. The situation is made worse for seniors and disabled adults in Toledo due to long winters, she added. “It can be hard for many seniors to get around in the first place, and winter can restrict their time out of the house even more. They may
avoid going out in the snow and ice due to hazardous road conditions, or because they know a fall could be catastrophic for them,” Witter said. Although staying inside for most of the season may seem like a safe option, doing so without a companion can be detrimental to one’s health. Loneliness and social isolation don’t just affect mental health; they impact physical health, too, Witter explained. “Research shows human beings evolved to be a social species and our brains are hardwired for this. If those social needs aren’t met, there is an increased risk of cognitive decline, dementia, depression, and worsened chronic illnesses,” she said. Fortunately, Jewish seniors and disabled adults can benefit from the companionship of volunteers through JFS programs. The Friendly Visitor and Phone Buddy programs offer companionship in person or over the phone. Having someone to talk to in person or over the phone can enhance individuals’ senses of wellbeing, may keep their brains sharper, and may in some cases diminish both emotional and physical pain, Witter said. Creating and maintaining connections to the Toledo Jewish com-
munity is one of the main goals of JFS programs, Witter said. Such connections can be made with college students who have some extra time on their hands, recent retirees, new Toledoans who want to meet more people in the community, and anyone who has an interest in offering their time and friendship. Not only do the individuals served by these programs benefit from the programs, but the volunteers do, too, she said. “There’s something to be said about developing a meaningful friendship and having an impact on someone’s life,” she said. “The personal growth and development that occurs enhances the lives of volunteers as well, and makes it such a valuable and rewarding experience.” McKenzie Pittman, JFS volunteer coordinator, encourages community members to play an active role in reducing loneliness by volunteering in JFS programs or referring those who may benefit from them. “Volunteer programs at JFS serve the population at risk for loneliness. The change starts with you,” Pittman said. For more information about volunteer services, contact Pittman at 419-0724-0407 or mckenzie@jewishtoledo.org.
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Israel at 70
Community Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration “In Our Hands” tells the story of the Battle of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War through the eyes of the IDF’s 55th Paratrooper Brigade, highlighting their role in the liberation of Jerusalem. The docudrama combines dramatic reenactments with interviews of veterans of the Six-Day War and archival footage and photos.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jewish Federation
Grassy Area in-between Temple Shomer Emunim and B’nai Israel Join us to celebrate the 70th Birthday of the state of Israel! Kosher falafel & shawarma truck, bounce houses, rock wall and more! This event is free to attend. Lunch is $5 per person. In honor of Israel’s birthday, please bring in donations of cake mix, candles, sprinkles or frosting!
Temple Shomer Emunim 6453 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania Admission is free
For more information contact Fagie Benstein at fageli@bex.net or 419-843-7223
For centuries, their nation had been in exile. For a generation, they had been without access to their ancestral city. For six days, surrounded by enemies, Israel stood alone … and changed history. In May of 1967, Arab nations joined together with a stated goal to wipe Israel off the map. Less than 20 years after reforming as a nation, Israel was on the verge of extinction. IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem tells the story of Israel’s 55th Paratrooper Brigade and how Israel Defense Forces risked everything for the sake of their homeland. With firsthand interviews and historical reenactments, this powerful docudrama focuses on the commitment and sacrifice of the soldiers who reunited Jerusalem. IN OUR HANDS will captivate and compel you.
Jewish Federation & Foundation
The Ambassador will be speaking on Israel’s advancement over the past 70 years. Subjects will include tourism, business opportunities in Israel, medical and technological achievements and the general promotion of Israel. With personal reflections on Israel from: Richard Anderson, Community Leader Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Shomer Emunim Luke Shortridge, Executive Director of Campus, CedarCreek Church John Glaza, Congregant at Temple Shomer Emunium Question and answer Dessert reception Dani Dayan is an Israeli public figure, lecturer, and entrepreneur who enjoys wide support and appreciation from all sides of the Israeli political spectrum. As Consul General of Israel in New York, Dayan represents the State of Israel to communities throughout the state, as well as those in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware. Before establishing his information technology company, Dayan spent seven-and-a-half years in the Israel Defense Forces serving in the elite MAMRAM computerized data processing center, attaining the rank of Major. Dayan has served as Chairman of the Council of Jewish Communities
in Judea and Samaria and as the Council’s Chief Foreign Envoy. He has also served on the Israel Broadcasting Authority Board and the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Council. For more information about Israel at 70 events, contact Fagie Benstein at fageli@bex.net or 419-843-7223.
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Toledo Jewish News
Dear Jewish Toledo
A note from The CEO
Volume 66 No. 6 • 20 pages
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DATE EVENT March 3 YJT Annual Soiree March 13 Kosher Passover Shopping and Lunch in Detroit March 20 Film: In Our Hands: The Battle For Jerusalem March 22 A Tasty Exploration of Passover April 14 Dave & Buster's Night April 19 Famous Presidential Candidates Who Have Lost April 22 Scavenger Hunt April 26 Have I Got a Story for You April 26 YJT does Pure Barre Toledo April 29 Community Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration May 2 Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Lunch Shows May 7 Ambassador Dayan May 10 Stress Coping and Hope May 17 Scribbles and Beyond May 17 Healthy and Simple Cooking for One (or Two) May 31 What If I Could Be Happy? June 20-21 Wooster Theatre Getaway June 28 Garden and Wine Tour, Stan Hywet Hall July 12 Live, Work and Lead - Positively July 26 Caregiving - A Societal and Individual Crisis October 7-18 National Parks of America's West
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Dates are subject to change. Events will be added monthly as information becomes available. Hallie Freed, Program Director, Department of Jewish Programs 419-724-0362 | hallie@JewishToledo.org Jewish Community Relations Council 419-724-0315
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René Rusgo, Director Jewish Living Center 419-531-2119 | rene@JewishToledo.org Raizel Shemtov, Director, Gan Yeladim Preschool 419-344-9142 | raizel@JewishToledo.org
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Remembrance Day Community Observance
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorates the lives of the six milllion Jewish people and other targeted groups who were systematically murdered by the Nazisand their collaborators between 1933 to 1945.
Silver Duo
Soon after Hitler came into power in Germany, as part of an all-out cultural purge, certain art was labeled “degenerate” and banned by the Nazis. Jewish artists and musicians were fired and works by many composers including Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schreker, Kurt Weill and Gustav Mahler, as well as jazz, were defamed; recordings of Jewish musicians and composers forbidden. Those artists of Jewish heritage not forced into exile in other countries were summarily rounded up and sent to concentration camps.
Candle lighting service
Phillip Silver’s research into the composers of this era began with artists who died in the Holocaust, such as Viktor Ullmann, Gideon Klein and Alma Rose, the niece of Gustav Mahler. He found himself drawn to the extraordinary testament to the human spirit that would allow such artists to continue to compose despite the madness all around them. Through the efforts of the Silvers, as well as other scholars and international musicians, modern audiences are rediscovering these composers whose works today are recognized as some of the finest of the 20th century. Silver was determined that their voices would continue to be heard through their music.
Piano & Cello Phillip and Noreen Silver with Deirdre McArdle, Flute
Sunday, April 15, 2018 4 p.m.
Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Jewish Federation & Foundation Ruth Fajerman
Markowicz
Holocaust Resource Center of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation
I remember ... The following is a transcript of Alix and Dick Greenblatt’s speech from the 2017 Silver Circle event.
Alix Greenblatt: I remember growing up on Warren Street in Toledo, Ohio, where every neighbor was Jewish. Dick Greenblatt: I remember growing up in Brooklyn, New York, until I was 10, where every neighbor was Jewish and then moving to Wausau, Wisconsin, where hardly anyone was.
AG: I remember the JCC being located on Collingwood Avenue right next door to the B’nai Israel office and the Collingwood Avenue Temple being a block away. DG: I remember the YMCA in Wausau, which was around the corner
from our congregation of 65 families. today that it comes in a jar. That was the total number of families in DG: I remember Friday night dinnorth central Wisconsin. ner at my grandparents in Brooklyn AG: I remember B’nai Israel, my with no mention of it being Shabbat. I synagogue, moving from Bancroft and remember Friday night services at sum12th to Kenwood Blvd. and now to the mer camp and Seders as my only Jewish Jewish Community Campus in Sylva- experiences until I moved to Wisconsin. nia, paralleling the shift of the Jewish AG: I remember being involved in population in Toledo. I remember Pass- USY locally and regionally. overs with extended family because we DG: I remember being involved all lived in Toledo and it was nothing to have 50 people at a Seder since every- with BBYO locally and regionally in Wisconsin, as it was my only Jewish soone lived in Toledo. cial activity available. DG: I remember Passover at my AG: I remember my first trip to Isaunt and uncle’s apartment in Manhatrael in 1966, where I climbed Masada tan with12 people. at three in the morning because that AG: I remember helping my bubbe was how you got to the top in 1966. make gefilte fish and how grateful I am DG: I remember my first trip to Israel in 2003 as a campaign mission with Fagie Benstein with Federation professionals and volunteers from all over the country.
The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its Long Term Community Needs Fund (Unrestricted Fund) grants. There will be three cycles of grant review. Please note the following deadlines: April 16, 2018 September 17, 2018 We are pleased to assist you with this process and welcome your grant proposals. Please contact Arleen R. Levine at Arleen@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0355.
AG: I remember getting involved with ORT. That was an interesting time in Toledo. Back in the late 60s and early 70s, most women belonged to Hadassah. ORT, Council of Jewish Women and Pioneer Women. It’s what we did and we looked forward to all the meetings, fundraising projects, and being involved in more than just our organizations. We volunteered and actively supported the Federation’s Annual Campaign. I remember this time well because most of the women in these organizations were married. I was not. When I asked if I might make a gift to the Annual Campaign of the Federation I was told it wasn’t necessary because I wasn’t married. I was 24. At age 25, I made my first gift to the campaign. I still wasn’t married. DG: I remember coming to Toledo in 1964, joining AEPi (as I was still in college), and going to services at the Temple with my folks. I remember playing B’nai B’rith softball in 1965 and meeting Toledo Jewish contemporaries. I had no idea there was a Jewish Federation or what it did.
AG: I remember a Jewish singles party sponsored by the JCC and that I went seeking new members for ORT. I didn’t recruit any members, but I met Dick. Four couples met that night and are still married to each other 46 years later.
DG: I remember being dragged to a Jewish singles party by a fraternity brother that was sponsored by the JCC. He was looking for girls. I was keeping him company. I met Alix. He went home alone.
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Think about the future. An endowment is forever.
AG: I remember the first Campaign event I went to and how excited I was to be part of the Jewish community. It was at the police station in Ottawa Hills and it was a re-enactment of the Nuremberg trials. I remember how proud I was to support the Campaign and that I was able to increase my gift to $52. Fifty-two dollars. A dollar a week. I felt really good about that.
DG: I met Alix and my Jewish life, which had been dormant, changed. I
joined the JCC to play basketball and flag football. Murray Guttman, the athletic director at the J, recruited me to serve on their finance committee and my involvement in the Jewish community took on a different aspect. I truly went from being an observer to being a participant, and I made my first gift to the Campaign. The more I became involved in committees and boards, the more I came to appreciate what we Jews do for each other and non-Jews in Toledo. My involvement grew, both in terms of time and dollars. And my pride and appreciation of my Jewishness grew exponentially. As I went from committee member to board member to officer at the JCC, Jewish Family Service, and Federation, I became more and more aware of our community’s needs and how well the Foundation and the agencies serve them and adjust to changes that occur. In those days, Alix and I agreed that we had more time than money to give to Federation, but we tried to maximize both.
AG: I remember Mark’s birth and bris. At that time, mothers didn’t attend the bris and there was no such thing as video, let alone a cell phone that could take a picture. Mark is a Shabbat baby, so we have no pictures of that occasion.
DG: I remember Dana’s birth. She was born on a Wednesday and I will never forgive her for making me miss a B’nai B’rith softball double header. In spite of that, we have bonded over our mutual love of baseball.
AG: I remember Mark and Dana attending the JCC pre-school where they achieved a good sense of being Jewish. They went on to become active in youth groups, have been to Israel, and continue to lead active Jewish lives. Our grandsons, Cayden and Max, adored Morah Raizel at the Gan Yeladim preschool and look forward to Friday night dinners, usually at our house. Before we light candles on Friday, we always put a few coins in the tzedakah box. In November of every year, we count the money and each of us – Cayden, Max, and Alix – decide on which organization they will give their third to. There are no restrictions, but they are learning at an early age how important even just a few dollars can make to a non-profit organization, especially Jewish organizations who rely on Jews to support them. I remember going to work for the Jewish Federation and that Sydney Mostov was the director of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. I remember thinking that only really, really wealthy people could afford to give to the Foundation. Dick and I would never be able to support it and I felt badly about that, since I have spent my entire life here. DG: I remember that, when we married, there were over 7,500 Jewish people in our community. I remember
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Jewish Family Service
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Jewish Family Service Volunteer Opportunities The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both lives are deeply enriched.
The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the appointments by helping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the appointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and JFS Social Worker.
JFS CAN LOWER YOUR COST OF IN-HOME CARE* Jewish Family Service
BeingVolunteer discharged from the hospital or rehab? Opportunities Household chores too much for you to handle? Don’t want to worry about the liability with hiring The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains volunteers atoprivate engageindividual? one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, and In-home care through JFS issocialization, your answer! instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both Jewish Family is your connection to livesService are deeply enriched.
The Phone Buddy program matches Jewish older adults with volunteers who conduct conversational wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reassurance, support and conversation to clients who are in need.
The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized playlists on iPods to seniors suffering from cognitive impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help serve the clients by downloading music and compiling customized playlists.
affordable, quality care providers.
Contact Deb Damschroder, LSW, 419-724-0405 The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the ap*Subsidy available for to 14 hours per week to those who qualify pointments byuphelping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the appointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and SocialAve., Worker. 6505 JFS Sylvania Sylvania, OH 43560 419-885-2561 patty@jewishtoledo.org
Have a busy schedule? We have contingent volunteer opportunities!
Handy Helper (assistance with simple household tasks)
Technology Assistance (cellphone, computer, iPad, etc.)
Mitzvah Basket Decoration
For more information, please contact: McKenzie Pittman, LSW 419-724-0407 McKenzie@jewishtoledo.org
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Jewish Living Center
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Contemporary Offerings Kosher Passover shopping and lunch in Detroit
Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue | Sylvania, Ohio | 43560 | 419-531-2119 René Rusgo, Director
Jewish Living Center for 60 and better The Jewish Living Center (JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you places. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. Register by the registration deadline to join the fun.
Call us at 419-531-2119 # 1 or email Rene@JewishToledo.org with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 “OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. Scent-free space Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or 1 email Rene@JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY 2
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Tuesday, March 13 9 a.m - Depart from Jewish Learning Center (Sekach Bldg.), 6505 Sylvania Ave. 4 p.m. - Approximate return time to JLC Registration is required by Monday, March 5 – limited seats It is that time again to get ready for Passover! So let’s go north and bring our own reusable shopping bags and coolers to One Stop Kosher Grocery Store, Zeman’s Kosher Bakery, Kroger’s, 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) and Zeman’s (248-967-3905) to place your order for pick up (please make sure to bring along enough reusable shopping bags and coolers for all your shopping needs).
A Tasty Exploration of Passover
Thursday, March 22 1 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person includes tastings, recipes, and so much more Registration and payment requested by Monday, March 12 This is not a luncheon, but a tasting of different foods. Please share any dietary restrictions at time of registration. Join us as we explore Passover in the most untraditional way. We will talk about the Seder, the Haggadah, learn about new traditions, try new flavors of foods that represent various regions of the world, and so much more!
Famous Presidential Candidates Who Have Lost
Presented by Professor Gerry Bazer Thursday, April 19 1 p.m. Sekach Bldg. - 6505 Sylvania Ave. Registration is requested by Friday, April 13 Discusses several well qualified presidential candidates who lost their run for the presidency. Provided are examples from our earliest history through more recent elections including factors which caused their loss. Among those covered are Richard Nixon (in 1960) Hubert Humphrey, Al Gore, Tom Dewey, Stephen Douglas, et.al. For a variety of reasons, the 2016 election is not covered.
Anniversary Luncheon
Thursday, June 7 12 p.m. - Luncheon and entertainment by Swingmania Congregation B’nai Israel – 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person Registration and payment required by Monday, May 28 This is our time to get together and enjoy each other’s company and catch up. We will have fabulous entertainment by Swingmania, a.k.a the Jeff McDonald Band. The band is a dedicated group of talented Toledo area musicians whose goal is to entertain the widest possible audience, whether they're accustomed to the big band swing sound or not. From Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York," this band has all the tunes that we love, so come with a request or two.
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
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Please note that Jewish Federation and affiliated offices, including the Jewish Living Center, close at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays
Learning and Expressing Yourself "Around the World" Cityscape Painting
Monday (4 classes): April 2, 9, 16, & 23 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Sekach Bldg. 6505 Sylvania Ave. Limited to 10 students. Registration is required by March 26 Imagine painting a cityscape, such as the New York skyline, or scenes of Italy, France, Spain, or India. This class will help you to bring your imagination to canvas or paper. Topics for this course are composition, perspective, color theory, and color mixing. Emphasis is on individual instruction. Students will utilize acrylic or watercolor paint. All materials and supplies will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own travel photographs.
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Jewish Living Center Free services and events at the
Healthy Living Special Edition Thrive, Don’t Just Survive
All programs are at 1 p.m. on select Thursdays in May and July at the JLC, Sekach Bldg., 6505 Sylvania Ave.
Jewish Living Center Vera & Leo Sekach Community Services Bldg, Jewish Family Service, 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Healthy Living Our approach to aging includes promoting a healthy lifestyle. By offering a series of wellness programs, the JLC helps those in our community achieve their health goals. MONDAY Check In with Us Pelham Manor 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Jewish Living Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (No March 12) It doesn’t have to be a manic Monday when you come by to get your blood pressure and/or glucose checked by a registered nurse. It’s quick, painless, and keeps you on the path to good health. L’Chayim! All supplies are provided. 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late This exercise class combines great music and fun moves to give you a comprehensive workout by focusing on cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in this class. All supplies provided. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Drumming A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to upbeat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are provided. WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Ballet Ball Fusion This is a great combination class that brings together basic ballet, Tai Chi, and drumming to give you a complete and fulfilling workout unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on your stretching and breathing. FRIDAY 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (No March 30) Poker & More… Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun.
Please note that Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) close at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 #1 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.
Learning to Cope and Hope through Life’s Changes Series This is a special series of offerings to help one navigate their ever changing lives. It is an opportunity to take a step back and refresh our knowledge about how to handle various situations. Come for one or all four offerings. This series is in partnership with Hospice of Northwest Ohio and presented by Janet Miller, MA LPCC. Thursday, May 10 Stress Coping and Hope “This program teaches some basic physiology of what a thought is and how and why our thinking is crucial in how much hope we have. While I mention some of what we all know about managing stress, my focus is on what we can do behind the steering wheel on the way home, and at the dinner table with family. These are things we can do that don’t take more time out of our packed days and actually help us manage better. This program uses many short videos that invite people to consider how they think and to find joy in the process.” Thursday, May 31 What If I Could Be Happy? How Perspective Impacts Life Satisfaction “This program invites people to consider how we think and the possibility that maybe what and how we think has very significant impact on our life satisfaction. I share how we perceive stress and negative circumstances and provide activities and strategies to change our perspectives. We will look at the negative briefly and learn how to focus on the positive.” Thursday, July 12 Live, Work, and Lead - Positively! “In this program we learn that, yes, we all start with the genetics we were born with (like telomere length) – are completely affected by our lifestyle. Participants are invited to consider their own role model for aging and how they are going to age. We will also talk about communication and how that impacts the way we and others respond. If we are intentional about how we age and how we speak, our leadership becomes more positive, uplifting, and effective.” Thursday, July 26 So you are trying to help? Caregiving – a Societal and Individual Crisis “I don’t talk about caregiving from textbook knowledge, but rather from my experience of being one for both of my parents. This program invites participants into the joys and harsh realities of caregiving with some very intentional ways of managing. This program is for the caregivers – and those who are not YET caregivers – in learning how to manage systems and the daily issues we face.” The Culinary Corner presented by Sunset Retirement Communities Join us for the first in a series of offerings to taste, laugh, learn, and explore the fun of food. Healthy and Simple Cooking for One (or Two) Thursday, May 17 Registration required by Monday, May 7 Join Justin Fisher, culinary mentor from Sunset Village, as he demonstrates how to create a healthy yet simple meal that is small in portion size and utilizes ingredients you may already have on hand. He will also guide you in how to best store left-overs, how to properly handle food, and share his best food preparation tips. He will create something yummy to share as well as the recipe so that you can recreate it at home. Please join us for this exciting yet interactive program.
Jewish Living Center
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Jewish Living Center Learning and Expressing Yourself We believe that we should never stop learning or expressing ourselves. In order to make this approach to life attainable to everyone in our community, we offer a wide range of free programs. Please come and join us.
Drawing and painting class: all levels
Wednesdays 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join Anjelika’s drawing and painting class to relax, express yourself, and
see art through a new lens: your own. In this class you can work with pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylics, or oil at your own pace. Draw inspiration from a favorite photograph or something you have seen in a magazine. Anjelika is here to help you create your masterpiece, even if you don’t think you can, in this fun and casual environment. All supplies provided. Free.
Have I Got A Story For You – More Than a Century of Fiction from The Forward Compiled and edited by Ezra Glinter
Thursday, April 26 12 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. $15 – Luncheon, presentation, and book (1 per person/couple) Registration and payment required by Friday, April 13 This event is in collaboration with Jewish Senior Services
Forty-two stories from America’s greatest Yiddish newspaper, in English for the first time. The Forward, founded in 1897, is the most renowned Yiddish newspaper in the world. It welcomed generations of immigrants to the United States, brought them news of Europe and the Middle East, and provided them with sundry comforts such as comic strips and noodle kugel recipes. Ezra Glinter has combed through the archives to find the best stories published during the newspaper’s 120-year history, digging up such varied works as wartime novellas, avant-garde fiction, and satirical sketches about immigrant life in New York. Glinter’s introductions to the thematic sections and short biographies of the contributors provide insight into the concerns of not only the writers but also their avid readers. The collection has been rendered into English by today’s best Yiddish translators, who capture the sound of the authors and the subtleties of nuance and context.
To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email registration@jewishtoledo.org. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org
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Active Life for 60 and Better
Out and About
Garden and Wine Tours Stan Hywet Hall and Garden, Maize Valley Winery, and Gervasi Vineyard Thursday, June 28 8 a.m. Depart from the Federation campus 6465 Sylvania Ave. 9 p.m. Return to the Federation campus (estimated) $100 per person: Transportation, bus snacks, Hywet House guided tour, winery tastings, lunch, and dinner Registration and payment required by Friday, June 1 • This trip has moderate walking/standing, and will include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Unsure? Please call and ask. • Travel itinerary subject to change. Join us for a one-day adventure as we head east in our great state to explore a little history (do you know what organization was born at The Gate Lodge on the property of the Hywet Hall?) and enjoy some of the amazing vineyards of Ohio. We will tour the Manor House of Stan Hywet Hall and Garden (Non-handicapped accessible, must be able to stand for medium periods of time) and then head over to the Maize Valley Winery for lunch and a wine tasting. Following Maize, we will head on over to the Gervasi Vineyard for a tour of the winemaking facility, wine tasting and dinner before we get back on the road for Toledo. Stan Hywet Hall: In 1898, F.A. Seiberling cofounded The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, naming it after Charles Goodyear, the inventor of the vulcanization process for rubber. It was the turn of the twentieth century and the Industrial Age was forming modern America, where cities grew and industries flourished. Stan Hywet Hall was built between 1912-1915 for Seiberling and his family.
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Lunch Shows Tom Sadge as Neil Diamond and Tom Jones
Wednesday, May 2 8:30 a.m. Depart from the Federation Campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue 6:30 p.m. Return to the Federation Campus (estimated) $45 per person – includes transportation, lunch matinee show at Zehnder's Restaurant and bus snacks Registration and Payment required by Friday, March 16
Join us for a trip north to little Bavaria for a day of delight and nostalgia. Since 1996, Tom Sadge has been bringing the look, sound and feel of Neil Diamond to audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Neil Diamond fan clubs and show producers choose Tom Sadge as their first choice to portray Neil. Enjoy all the popular Neil Diamond hits including America, Sweet Caroline, and Crackling Rosie. As a special treat this year, Tom will surprise you with a few Tom Jones favorites.
Out and About Getaways
Wooster Theatre Getaway
Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21 Join us for a quick night away. Enjoy travel via motor coach to a lovely Ohio destination to see some of our state’s best theatre at the Ohio Light Opera’s 40th season. We will arrive for a lovely lunch at Broken Rocks Café & Bakery and then go see The Pajama Game by Adler and Ross, which opened in 1954. After our afternoon of theatre, we will go check into our hotel, rest and refresh, and then head out for a lovely dinner at The City Square Steakhouse. Rise and shine the next morning with breakfast at the hotel and a more relaxing pace before we check out of the hotel and board the bus. We will explore the Pine Tree Barn to shop the trinkets, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and then dine at the charming Granary Restaurant for lunch where they are known for their Lemon Crumb muffins. Following lunch, we will head over to the Freedlander Theatre for a matinee opening performance of Babes in Arms, a 1937 musical by Rodgers and Hart. After the show we will board the bus and head for Toledo. TRIP INCLUDES: Modern motor coach transportation One night at The Hampton Inn – Wooster Includes: Free Wi-Fi, Hot Breakfast, Pool, and Fitness Center
Two lunches/one dinner/bus snacks Tax and tips on included meals Tickets to The Pajama Game and Babes in Arm
COST PER PERSON: $245 double occupancy* + driver gratuity $285 single occupancy* + driver gratuity *Member Fee is for those in good standing with a current pledge and no unpaid gifts to the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campaign. A non-member will pay an additional $75 per person Full payment due at time of registration, no places will be held without payment. Registration & payment deadline is Monday, April 30. NOTES: • Driver gratuity is strictly voluntary, suggested amount is $5 per day, per person and may be given directly to the driver at the end of trip. • It is your responsibility to arrange roommates. • Travel insurance may be obtained by contacting your insurance agent. • A current 2018 emergency form needs to be on file. • The JLC is a scent free space. Participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or strong –smelling fragrances whiles participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. • This trip has moderate walking/standing, and will/could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Unsure, please call and ask. • If you have any dietary restrictions or need special accommodations, please notify us at time of registration. • Travel itinerary subject to change This event is supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization.
Active Life for 60 and Better
Out and About Getaway
To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email registration@jewishtoledo.org. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org. For complete itinerary, check out www.jewishtoledo.org
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A special thanks to:
You are inspiring the next generation of Jewish leaders.
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Young Jewish Toledo Programs especially for postcollege to young families.
YJT Dave & Buster’s Night
Saturday, April 14 8 p.m. $20 per person by Monday, April 9/$25 after Includes dinner buffet, soft drinks a $15 power play/unlimited video game play card
YJT does Pure Barre Toledo
Thursday, April 26 7:30 p.m. Pure Barre Toledo 3157 W Central Avenue $10 per person by Thursday, April 19/$15 after – Includes Pure Barre class and snacks after Dave & Buster’s is home to hundreds of the ***LIMITED SPOTS, NO WALK-INS*** hottest arcade games in their million dollar gameway. Bring out your inner child and see Pure Barre is a total body workout that uses who can get the most tickets! the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles and create RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419long, lean physiques. Join YJT for an evening of 724-0362 burning! **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event** Join YJT for a night at the barre and snacks after RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-7240362 **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event**
Y O U N G
Toledo
YJT Celebrates Israel
Sunday, April 29 11 a.m. – 1p.m. Free Community Event (food truck cost is $5 per meal) Celebrate the 70th birthday of the State of Israel! Kosher falafel and shawarma food truck, rockwall, and more! RSVP to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event** SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
YJT Masters of
Foodology
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PJ Library SUPPORTED BY
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? Gan Yeladim Tiny Treasures and PJ Library proudly present: Purim to Passover
Join us for a series of Playdates with Gan Yeladim Preschool and PJ Library! Playdates will offer creative movement, Jewish songs, interactive and hands on activities, recipe sharing, baking, story time, snacks, and free play. Purim to Passover Playdates are a great opportunity for Moms, Dads, Bubbies, Zaydes, and others to meet new, young families! All classes are from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Leonard Lounge in the Federation building (unless otherwise noted). Suggested Donation - $10 per class or $30 for all 4 sessions RSVP requested the Thursday prior to each Playdate to Hallie Freed at Hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. ***Please notify us of any dietary restrictions*** Friday, March 9 – Passover crafts, recipes, and songs with Miss Megan Friday, March 16 – Matzah, music with Miss Megan, and mishpacha. Celebrate Passover with Bubbie and Zadie. Don't have your own? Not to worry, we will have some extra bubbies! Friday, March 23 – Mini model Seder
PJ Parenting! Unfortunately, children do not come with an instruction manual, and this parenting thing is hard! Luckily, we have some amazing experts that can help guide us along the way. Jennifer Dubow, LISW, has more than 20 years of experience being a clinical social worker and therapist. She will lead two sessions on parenting topics covering anxiety in children, discipline, and more. We all have the ability to create a safe and nurturing environment for our children to thrive. Come join us to learn and grow together on this wonderful journey called parenthood. For more information about PJ Parenting, contact Hallie Freed at Hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. Watch for upcoming PJ Parenting events.
To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region. PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community from age six months through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
WILL YOU READ ME A STORY?
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In the Gulag Solzhenitsyn Caught one snowflake On his turned up thumb
It Is Not True Children grown, Husband dead, It is not true What’s always said. You can squeeze blood from a turnip. Soup from a stone. You can live by bread alone. Yet if you choose to live apart, Prepare to starve a hungry heart.
Local B'nai Mitzvah
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We Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah Julia Elizabeth Bauer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Julia is the daughter of Sarah and Jason Bauer, and sister to Jacob and Jordyn. She is the granddaughter of Barbara and Abraham Brochstein and Marlene and David Bauer, all of whom reside in New Jersey.
Julia is a 7th grader at Perrysburg Junior High School where she is a member of the 7 th Grade Volleyball team which won the NLL Championship this season. Julia is also a member of the Toledo Volleyball Club where she spends a majority of her time during the year. In her spare time, Julia enjoys getting together with her friends, playing with her dogs Kahlua and Captain, and cooking. Julia has a slight sweet tooth and is always up for a great dessert!
Locally owned and operated since 1955
Don't miss out on the sounds of the season
Julia and her family are looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with friends and family both near and far.
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Temple Shomer Emunim March Worship Schedule
Hamiltaschen … a Shushanian Musical at Temple Shomer Emunim!
Friday, March 2 Shabbat Service at 6:00PM nd
Sunday, March
Friday, March 9 “Kiddish” Club at 5:00PM Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will speak Cantor Roher will co-officiate th
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Join us for a very special production immediately followed by “A Taste of New York” Deli, Chinese & Italian (NY Style Pizza) PLUS Hamentaschen, NY Cheesecake and Black & White Cookies
Saturday, March 10th Shabbat Service at 10:30AM Bat Mitzvah of Julia Bauer Friday, March 16th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM
Dinner & Show Adults $15 Children 4-10 $7 Under 4 are FREE RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com by Tues. Feb. 27th
Friday, March 23rd Shabbat Service at 6:00PM
Celebrate the First Night of Passover with your Temple Family!
Friday, March 30th Shabbat Service at 5:30PM (note time change) Passover Seder at 6:00PM
Friday, March 30th at 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will lead this family-friendly Seder We will share in the story of Passover and dine on delicious Passover cuisine including gefilte fish, matzah ball soup, salads, brisket, chicken, potatoes, apple kugel & roasted vegetables.
Bible & Bagels Sunday, March 18 @ 9:30AM Coffee with the Clergy Wednesdays, March 7 & 14 @ 11AM Temple Book Club Thursday, March 8th at 10:30AM
Members: Adults $20 Children 10 & Under $10 Non-members: Adults $36 Children 10 & Under $18 RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com by Friday March 23rd
In The Midst of Winter By Isabel Allende
Congregation B’nai Israel
Pesach
begins on the evening of Friday, March 30. Please see the CBI March bulletin for all the service times.
Sunday, March 11
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at CBI
CBI SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP SALE 20% OFF ALL ITEMS
during Passover University FREE and open to the community. Registration due by March 1. 419-517-8400
Passover University is for Everyone - whether you are planning your
first Seder or you are alumni of previous Seders. There will be informative workshops for everyone regardless of age and experience.
MAZEL TOV!
to Hazzan
Ivor Lichterman
SUNDAY March 11 9:30 a.m. to Noon
CBI Jewish Film Festival Sunday, March 18
2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00)
When Do We Eat?
NO Charge. All are welcome.
BITUSY/KADIMA
Honorary Doctorate in Music
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 21 9:30 a.m.
We will celebrate his extraordinary achievements with a special Shabbat service and Kiddush Luncheon More information to follow
March Religious School Calendar
Sun. March 4th
Religious School 9:15AM; Temple Tots 9:30AM th Wed. March 7 Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. March 11th Religious School 9:15AM Wed. March 14th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. March 18th Religious School 9:15AM Wed. March 21st Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. March 25th NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Wed. March 28th NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Camp Kayitz is just around the corner! Experience a “Jewish year in one week” June 11-15th PreK-5th Grade 9:30AM-3:00PM Ages 2 & 3 years old 9:30AM-12:30PM For more information contact wpayne@templese.com or call (419)885-3341
Daily Services Schedule
Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.* *When Religious School is in session
David S. Stone Religious School
March 2018
Sunday
4
RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Grades 6 and up meet with Dr. Jason Levine
Wednesday 7 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. Sunday
11 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Passover University Wednesday 14 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. Sunday
18 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Model Seder– All classes meet at Etz Chayim Wednesday 21 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 3/25 - Wednesday 4/4 Spring Break/Passover Break BITUSY FUNDRAISER
PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY,March 4
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM All are welcome! No Charge!
for being awarded an
by the Jewish Theological Seminary for 'his contributions to the Cantorate, the Conservative Movement and Klal Yisrael.' The ceremony, will take place on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Sutton Place Synagogue in New York.
Class 10 Class 11 Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 Class 15
Fundamentals of our Faith Thur. March 1st 5-6:30PM Thur. March 8th 5-6:30PM Thur. March 15th 5-6:30PM Thur. March 22nd 5-6:30PM Thur. March 29th 5-6:30PM Thur. March 29th 7-8:30PM
We will be taking donations at the door.
Wednesday March 21 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Religious School MODEL SEDER at Etz Chayim Sunday March 18, 2018
9:30 a.m.– Class at Etz Chayim 10:30—Noon: Model Seder at Etz Chayim
Parents are welcome to join us!
If you cannot be there, please pick your child up at Etz at noon.
Please RSVP to the office
Religious School Parents
Please stay after the breakfast for a brief wrap up meeting to our Parenting Jewishly workshops with Fagie Benstein. We want to know where we go from here and how we can help you. Save the Date! October 19-21, 2018 Congregation B’nai Israel
WOMEN’S WEEKEND: A TIME TO RECHARGE for questions contact Miriam Beckerman, mesb@bex.net or Cathy Sperling, sperlingcathy@gmail.com
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Congregation Etz Chayim SISTERHOOD NEWS
A gigantic "THANKS" to chairman Carol Van Zile and Barbara Rubin, and appreciation to all who helped organize, assemble, and purchase Shaloch Manos bags for Purim this year. This activity is a significant fundraiser for Sisterhood. If you are not a member, but would be interested in joining the Etz Chayim Sisterhood, yearly membership dues are $20. If you are 60 or over, you can become a Life Member for $200. Please contact Suzie Rosenberg at 419-536-7758 or e-mail srosenb@buckeye-express.com to get more details on both categories of membership. The next Sisterhood Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. in the Etz Chayim library. All Sisterhood members are welcome to attend.
UPCOMING PROGRAMMING EVENTS
March 4th- Poker & Mahj- 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and play! Refreshments will be served. March 11th - Community Passover University at B’nai Israel
March 18 - Sunday Adult Learning Series #3 with Yonatan Miller th
March 18th - Sunday Religious School Model Seder at Etz Chayim
March 24th - Shabbat HaGadol Lecture & Birthday/Anniversary Kiddush Luncheon - Rabbi Rubin will deliver a pre-Passover sermon entitled, “Passover is a Team Sport”. A delicious lunch will be served honoring those congregants who are celebrating a birthday and/or an anniversary in March. Everyone is welcome.
GIFT SHOP NEWS
Please remember to patronize our synagogue Gift Shop, as new and exciting merchandise is coming in all the time. As always, we have Ahava products to help with your March dry skin. Passover is almost here! We have afikomen-finding gifts and lots of accessories to make your seders special. Seder plates also make great gifts. Call our gift shop chairman, Sandy Marcus at (419) 473-2401, if you need an idea or have a particular gift item you’re looking for. Save time by letting us do the gift wrapping.
PASSOVER SCHEDULE OF SERVICES THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 Morning Service 7:30 a.m. Mincha Service 6:00 p.m. Search for Chametz 8:38 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 Morning Service 7:30 a.m. Siyum Ha B’Chor 8:15 a.m. Mincha 6:25 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:40 p.m. Candlelighting 7:39 p.m. FIRST SEDER BEGINS AFTER 8:40 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Mincha 6:25 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:40 p.m. Candlelighting 8:40 p.m. SECOND SEDER BEGINS AFTER 8:40 P.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:41 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Morning Service 7:15 a.m. Mincha 6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m. Candlelighting 7:46 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Mincha 6:30 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m. Candlelighting 7:47 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Yizkor 11:00 a.m. Mincha 6:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:48 p.m. Repurchase of Chametz 9:20 p.m.
Chabad House
FAMILY PASSOVER SEDERS 1ST SEDER FRIDAY, MARCH 30 2ND SEDER SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Save the dates!
Seats can be reserved online at ChabadToledo.com The seders are sponsored in honor of, and with many thanks to, Jon and Arleen Levine. ________ Order Handmade Shmurah Matzah for your Passover table!
Call the office to make your order: 419.843.9393
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JUNE 18 - JULY 13
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* REGISTER BY APRIL 16th FOR 10% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT * * SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: APRIL 11th * Tuition covers all activities and trips and daily hot kosher lunches and nutritious snacks! $50 Deposit per child is due at registration. Deposit will be applied towards tuition. Camp Gan Israel & CGI Affiliated Programs have been graciously sponsored by The Gary & Andrea Delman Family Foundation
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Business Cards
Employment Opportunity
Jewish Living Center of Greater Toledo hiring a Program Associate
Excellent opportunity for motivated individual seeking employment working with 60 and better adults The Program Associate for Jewish Living Center ( JLC) of Greater Toledo is a full-time employee of Jewish Family Service ( JFS) an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo ( JFGT), and is responsible for assisting with the planning and executing of programs for the JLC. A minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education and at least two years prior experience in a direct or related area. Excellent written, verbal, and didactic communication skills, as well as computer competency, are required for the position. Must be available for evening and weekend programs and travel. The Program Associate reports directly to the JLC Director for all purposes related to program planning, coordination and execution and all other aspects of the job. The Program Associate works collaboratively with JLC Director in all aspects of programming including program/activity planning, development and execution, research, contracting, marketing, and travel for 60 & better adults. For a complete job description and more information about the JLC Program Associate, contact Rene Rusgo at rene@jewishtoledo.org
JOIN OUR TEAM!
The YMCA of Greater Toledo
The following position is currently available: Arts & Humanities Coordinator at Sylvania YMCA/JCC The Arts & Humanities Coordinator is a part-time position responsible for the planning, budgeting and coordination of all Arts & Humanities and related programming at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC Branch of the YMCA of Greater Toledo. If interested, send resume electronically by March 15, 2018 to Christy Gordon at cgordon@ymcatoledo.org
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Toledo Jewish News • March 2018 • Page 21
Scavenger
Hunt Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Benefitting Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry
Each year we (the Young Boys of Toledo) try to get together for a round of laughs and a few cries. Nineteen men showed up for lunch on the waterfront of Lantana, Florida. The weather was good and, of course, the stories even better. The ties to our home city are strong and, of course, to our Jewish community even stronger. Regards to all from all of us. Respectfully, Gary Beren
Jewish Toledoans among 2018 Jesup W. Scott High School Hall of Fame inductees
Four Jewish Toledoans will be inducted into the Jesup W. Scott High School Hall of Fame on March 24. Allen Jerome Chabler (posthumous), Jerry Chabler, Frank Jacobs, and Roy Treuhaft (posthumous) were among the nominees announced by Scott High School Alumni Association in February. “In 2016, we had the honor of reestablishing the Jesup W. Scott High School Hall of Fame,” said Zahra A. Collins, chairwoman of the Alumni Hall of Fame Committee. “This year, we are continuing this tradition by inducting a distinguished class of honorees.
The ceremony inducting these Scott graduates and school supporters will be at the Pinnacle Event Center, 1772 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee, at 12 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. The Alumni Association encourages and invites all Scott graduates, friends and colleagues of the inductees to attend this heartwarming occasion. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling (419) 482-8685, Doris Jones at (419) 866-0453, or visiting Henry’s Jewelry at 4909 Dorr Street. They can also be requested from the Alumni Association at ScottAlumni@gmail.com.
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Sunday, April 22 4 p.m. – Meet at Meijer (east entrance) – 7240 Central Avenue After shopping – JFS food pantry – 6505 Sylvania Ave Cost – Donation of shopped items Dinner is Included On your marks, get set, SHOP… FOR JFS! Families with Children of ALL ages are invited to be a hunger hero and join us for an afternoon of fun, awareness and community. Participants will be placed in groups (or families) and receive a scavenger hunt list. They will race through the aisle in order to stay within budget, get the best deal, and the most items on their list. Prizes will be awarded in these categories. After shopping, we will load up our cars and head to the food pantry to unload and have dinner together. Questions? Need to RSVP? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo or Micki Pittman at 419-724-0407 or McKenzie@ jewishtoledo.org RSVP requested by Friday, April 20.
Jewish Federation & Foundation
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Gan Yeladim Preschool
Gan Yeladim Preschool
Friendships
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.
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Gan Yeladim Preschool Scribbles and Beyond 9th Biennial Fundraiser
Works of Heart An exhibition and auction of original art by the artists of Gan Yeladim
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Sign up NOW! Bag of goodies makes Passover easy PASSOVER By Emily Gordon by popular pre-assembled meal UNIVERSITYPASSOVER As an engineer and mother of kits such as Blue Apron and Hello What do you mean, it’s time to think about Passover already?
SAVE THE DATE!
UNIVERSITY Sunday, March 11 Sunday, Congregation B'nai Israel March 11, 2018
9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. I haven’t even Get schooled on Passover! Passover University program At Congregation B’nai Israelis a free picked out my designed Purim to make Passover doable and fun for Jewish Toledoans ofcostume all ages.yet! Registration begins with your choice of two classes from an eight class curriculum. Choose from the classes below to learn everything Passover – from What is Freedom? to preparing Passover menus in the dorm. After acing your classes, you’ll receive a Passover-in-a-Bag starter kit as a graduation gift, featuring everything you need for a Passover successful University Passover except the hard boiled eggs. Your Passover-in-a-bag gift kit includes a searching for chametz kit, A Special Program of fun children’s educationalCongregation activities and goodies, Passover celebration book B'nai Israel ina conjunction with The aDavid S. Stone Religious School including scrumptious recipes, Hagaddah hit parade CD and accompaOpen to the Community nying song sheets of five top Passover hits prepared and created by Cantor Ivor Lichterman, an illustrated Seder plate. Aa.m. graduation celebration in Sunday,and March 11, 2018 9:15 – 12:00 p.m. the form of a family sing-along of Passover hits will conclude the morning. Spring Class Program
Classes
A. What is Freedom? G-d sent us into slavery for a few hundred years; decided we’d had enough of that; took us into the middle of the desert with no natural food or water; asked us if we wanted to accept his 613 commandments to govern every aspect of our lives; and we said yes. Why do we thankfully celebrate this aszman cherutenu – the time of our freedom? Instructor: Peter Silverman B. 30-minute “When-Can-We-Eat?” Seder
Instructor: Hazzan Lichterman
C. French Gourmet Passover Dessert Demonstration by Toledo native and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris and The Wine and Spirits Education Trust, London (limited to 15 people per session) Instructor: Chef Stephen Lublin D. The Four Questions-Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights? Instructor: Rabbi Evan Rubin E. Welcoming our Non-Jewish Friends & Family to our Seders
Instructor: Rabbi Jason Miller
F. Jewpardy-A Seder-Enhancing QUIZ Rip-off - An entertaining way to engage all ages Instructor: Eli Benstein G. Getting Your Home Ready for Passover 101 Passover in a Bag Starter Kit
Instructors: Miriam Beckerman Sharon Stein
H. Preparing Passover menus in the dorm & packing lunch for work and school…Turning the bread of affliction into Fluffy French toast…Really!! Instructor: Fagie Benstein All classes for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Ages and Above. Religious School Students will be attending hands-on workshops. Feel free to join your student or attend one of the above classes. Everyone is invited! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please Register by March 1*, space is limited in some classes. No charge. Everyone welcome!
Contact Congregation B'nai Israel for information and registration at 419-517-8400 INTERNATIONAL CHAROSET RECIPES
Name _____________________________________ Phone Number ______________________ (Please write additional family members names & class choices on the back) Choice of Classes: First Choice ______ Second Choice ______ Third Choice _______
Turkish Charoset (nut free) (you will be enrolled in 2 of your choices) 1 cup seedless raisins 1-pound pitted dates Mail to: Passover University – CBI - 6525 Sylvania Avenue – Sylvania, OH 43560 1 orange, peeled, sliced and pitted 2 T. wine
*Pre-registrants (one per household) will receive a complimentary celebratory “Passover in a Bag” Starter Kit at the Closing Session.
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Completely cover raisins in hot water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain. Grind raisins, dates, orange, and apple together. Add sweet wine to make a thick paste. Cover and refrigerate until 1 hour before serving.
Uganda Charoset Please note. Peanuts are legumes and there are some Jews who do not eat them during Passover. They can be replaced by cashews. 4 cups of roasted peanuts or cashews 1/2 honey 3 apples, chopped fine 1/2cup sweet wine 2 bananas, chopped into small pieces ·· Grind peanuts or cashews in a blender and place them in a mediumsized bowl. Rural Ugandans use a mortar and pestle. They don’t have blenders as very few have electricity ·· Mix apple and bananas. ·· Add wine and stir. ·· Add the honey and mix everything together. If it isn’t thick enough add more of the nuts. ·· Gabi Mallin’s Nut-Free Traditional Charoset 3 Apples, unpeeled ¾ Cup roasted pumpkin seeds 2 Pears, unpeeled ¼ - ½ Cup Concord Grape Wine ¾ Cup roasted sunflower seeds Cinnamon to taste ·· ·· ·· ··
Process seeds in food processer until chunky and remove to a bowl Process fruit until chunky Mix seeds and fruit together in bowl. Add wine to create a paste consistency, add cinnamon to taste.
twin boys, Ellen Willensky leads a full and busy life. Like many parents, she believes anything that might make daily tasks easier and save her some time is worth a try. With her own experiences in mind, Willensky created Passover in a Bag, a starter kit including “everything but the hard boiled eggs” to help others celebrate the holiday, she said. “Everybody is really busy these days. I get it. Passover in a Bag gives people exactly what they need to have Passover,” Willensky said. “I wanted to make it as easy as humanly possible for people to do the right thing.” The pre-assembled kit contains items to help individuals search for chametz (food prohibited during Passover), Afikomen and matzah covers, and a Passover celebration book including recipes, among other items necessary when having a Passover Seder. Willensky’s idea was inspired
Fresh, she said. “It seems to be the way things are trending right now, based off of conversations I’ve had with people and things I’ve read,” Willensky said. “This concept gives you what you need and you’re ready to go.” Passover in a Bag starter kits will be given to individuals participating in Passover University, a special program by Congregation B’nai Israel in conjunction with the David S. Stone Religious School, on March 11. The starter kits, as well as the event itself, are designed to make Passover doable and fun for Jewish Toledoans of all ages. Willensky hopes her idea inspires others to come up with ways to make life easier, whether they cater to Jewish tradition or just life in general. “It was a simple idea that I had just thinking about our community and ways we can help each other,” she said. “Hopefully it drums up more ideas and community actions.”
Chef Lublin creates French gourmet Passover desserts for Passover University
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Stephan Lublin spent several years touring the United States as the drummer of We Are The Fury. While on tour, he ate his way from city to city, sampling everything that was offered. Eventually, Stephan's love for food fully took over and he left the USA for France to attend the legendary Le Cordon Bleu, where he graduated with honors in both cuisine and pâtisserie. After, Stephan furthered his knowledge by studying wine and spirits at both Le Cordon Bleu Paris and the Wine And Spirits Education Trust based in London, England. With his skills he cooked for the attachés of the American Embassy in Paris for three years before returning to The United States to play rock 'n roll music in the band, Jeremy And The Harlequins, and to cater private events in New York City.
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Darlington House, the JCC, Jewish Family Service, and the Toledo Board of Jewish Education. And as I think back, I was focused on the brick and mortar, the physical buildings, and not the programs and services that they offered. AG: I can honestly say that over the past 45 years our community has changed. But through these changes, we have been committed to serving every Jewish person in our community, from the newborn to those of us who have been around awhile. I still believed that only very wealthy people could afford to support to the Foundation. DG: While there is no Darlington House, there are vibrant programs for seniors underwritten by Jewish Senior Services and funded by many of the supporting organization within the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. They travel. They go to Prime Time Summer, the former Camp L’Chaim. They attend programs and luncheons. And while there is no JCC as we remember, the Department of Jewish Programs has programs for babies and toddlers. There is a book fair. There is a food festival. There is an art festival. And a movie festival. And there is BBYO. And Hillel at both UT and Bowling Green. AG: About six years ago, Arleen Levine asked Dick and me to have a conversation with her about the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. It was very informal and very informative, and probably from
Arleen’s perspective, very unproductive, as we left that meeting and did nothing.
DG: There is no Stone Hebrew Academy, but there is Gan Yeladim pre-school funded by the Jewish Federation. There is no community Hebrew School, but each of the congregations receive funding from the Federation to provide Jewish education to their children.
AG: About two years ago, we met with Arleen again. I don’t want you to think she is persistent. She just wanted to update us since so many changes have taken place. And we were appreciative, but still decided it was something we could not do financially, not something we did not want to do.
DG: And there is a much needed Food Pantry, Friendly Visitor program, Phone Buddy program, and Music and Memory program at Jewish Family Service. AG: Last year, we called Arleen. We realized we had a life insurance policy that would not make a significant difference in our lives, but could be extremely beneficial to the Foundation. Believe me, it wasn’t huge. But added to the Foundation’s unrestricted pot, it will make a difference. I can’t speak for Dick, but as a lifelong member of our community and a former employee in the Jewish community, I realized that, no matter that our gift was not thousands of dollars, it made me proud and pleased to finally make a gift to the Foundation and really be part of the future of our
Jewish community.
DG: Although I’m a transplant, I share Alix’s pride in our gift to the Foundation, and it is important to both of us that we didn’t lower our gift to the Annual Campaign, since the Foundation acts as our community’s savings account while the Campaign is its checking account, both serving current budgetary needs while the Foundation also insures our future. We asked Arleen to put the policy in the Foundation’s Unrestricted Fund so that the community could determine how to spend it when the need arises without having to be concerned as to whether that need was within any restriction we might have set. We look at this insurance policy not as a legacy to our family, but as one to the community.
AG: Dick and I ask that, when you have a chance, take the time to have a conversation with Arleen about the Foundation, or that if you have questions about the Annual Campaign, you speak with Wendy Goldstein. To each of you, members of our Silver Circle family for 25 years, for 35 years, for 45 years or many more since before I began giving, we say thank you for preserving our Jewish community and enriching the lives of so many people, including our own. You have given generously and your financial support is greatly appreciated. DG: L’Chayim!
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For more information or assistance in planning and charitable giving call: Arleen R. Levine, director at 419-724-0355
Think about the future. An endowment is forever.