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Local couple shares farm fresh food with JFS Food Pantry

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Sam Okun Produce Company celebrates 100 years

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Celebrating fall with family at the Federation

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Young Jewish Toledo SUPPORTED BY

YJT Hebrew Happy Hour at Treo in Sylvania

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Hebrew Happy Hours

Wind down your work day with other young Jewish professionals from around Toledo. Join Y.J.T. for a drink and a good time. Hebrew Happy Hours start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Young Jewish Toledo's October Hebrew Happy Hour took place at Treo in Sylvania last month. For more information on upcoming YJT programs, stay up to date with your Toledo Jewish News or contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org; (clockwise from left) Casey Feldstein, Kenny Ginsburg, Matt Paris, Jason Levine, Eric Lauber, Jessica Dominic and Sarah Kuljian

• Thursday, November 6 5th Street Pub, 105 W. 5th Street, Perrysburg • Thursday, December 4 Fusion Bistro, 3136 Markway Road, Toledo

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Saturday, November 22 7 p.m.

Jewish Federation Romanoff Patio 6465 Sylvania Avenue $20 per couple until November 14 $25 per couple from November 15 until day of event Includes art instruction, canvas to take home, wine & hors d'oeuvres Enjoy an evening out with your significant other (or partner up with a friend) to come and create a beautiful masterpiece! Worried about not being an artist? Don’t be! Our trained art instructors will guide you step by step in creating your very own stroke of genius.

RSVP by Friday, November 14 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org

The Book of Mormon

Saturday, December 20 Meet at 7:30 p.m. for a cocktail Show starts at 8 p.m.

Stranahan Theater – 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $75 per person – includes show ticket & drink Winning nine Tony awards, The Book of Mormon has been called “The best musical of this century” and “Grade A: The Funniest musical of all time.” Join Young Jewish Toledo for a night of laughs during the Festival of Lights!

The Book of Mormon tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures - which only one of them has read - but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty and AIDS than about religion.

SUPPORTED BY RSVP required by Friday, December 5 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@ JewishToledo.org ***SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND NO WALK-INS YOU R CA M PAIG N G IFTS AT WO RK WILL BE ACCEPTED***

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Jewish Federation 2014 SAVE THE of Greater Toledo DATE CALENDAR

Toledo Jewish News Volume 63 No. 2 • 28 pages

(ISSN 0040-9081) Toledo Jewish News is published 11 times per year,

by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Toledo Jewish News invites correspondence on subjects of interest to the Jewish community, but disclaims responsibility for any endorsement of the views expressed by the writers. All submissions become the property of Toledo Jewish News. Submissions will be edited for accuracy, brevity and clarity and are subject to verification. Toledo Jewish News reserves the right to refuse any submissions. Toledo Jewish News does not guarantee the kashrut of any of its advertisers.

Phone: 419-724-0363 Fax: 419-724-0423 e-mail: abby@JewishToledo.org EDITOR Paul Causman STAFF EDITOR/REPORTER Abby Hoicowitz ART DIRECTOR Paul Causman EDITORIAL DEADLINE 10th of each month Editorial copy by email to abby@JewishToledo.org or on disc to 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 15th of each month Advertising inquiries should be addressed to: 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 419-724-0363

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Toledo Reads: Fugitive Colors Community Seniors: Dr. Bazer Presents: President Richard Nixon & "My Jew Boy" Seniors YJT Hebrew Happy Hour: 5th Street Pub, Perrysburg Young Jewish Toledo 2014 Toledo Book Festival Community Seniors: Veteran's Day Observance Seniors Hillel Anniversary Shabbat Hillel Mother/Daughter Pedicure Evening DJP Family Seniors: Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash Seniors Seniors: Thanksgiving Celebration Seniors Young Jewish Toledo: Monet & Manischewitz Young Jewish Toledo Young Families Potluck DJP Family Club 678 Laser Tag DJP Youth

December 4 *December 5 December 10 *December 11 December 14 * December 18 December 20

YJT Hebrew Happy Hour: Fusion Bistro Seniors: Holiday Party with Area Office on Aging Seniors: Old Jews Telling Jokes at Jewish Ensemble Theatre Co. Women's Pre-Hanukkah Celebration Hanukkah Palooza Seniors: Annual Latke Luncheon Young Jewish Toledo: The Book of Mormon

Young Jewish Toledo Seniors Seniors Women DJP Family Seniors Young Jewish Toledo

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Young Jewish Toledo rocks at rolling sushi Last month, nearly 30 members of Young Jewish Toledo got together for an evening of delicious sushi, which the group learned how to make just like professionals, thanks to Taruman Sushi's Jeung Jakubowski.

Stay tuned to your Toledo Jewish News, the Friday Facts and social media for many more upcoming Young Jewish Toledo programs, or contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org for more information.

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Jeung Jakubowski of Taruman Sushi teaches Young Jewish Toledo how to make a range of different sushi rolls

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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Thank you to all our donors who have given to the 2014 annual campaign; your support helps so many in our community.

Please contact Wendy Goldstein, Campaign Director, at 419-724-0360 or wendy@jewishtoledo.org.

Thank you.

If you have not yet given to the 2014 campaign, there is still time.

CAMPAIGN 2014 IS COMING TO A CLOSE But there is still time to donate!

How to contribute: • Call Chris Ullom at 419-724-0366 or email her at chris@JewishToledo.org • Donate or pay by mail by sending your pledge cards and payments to: Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, Attention: Chris Ullom, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560.

Please note that checks need to be post-marked by December 31, 2014 for a 2014 tax deduction.

• For online donations, please visit: www.JewishToledo.org Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Policy Statement Regarding Donations of Stock Stock Payments Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo is happy to accept donations of stock as payment for pledges made to the Annual Campaign. Stock gifts need to be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on December 31, 2014 in order to sell before the market closes.

It should be noted that our procedure is as follows for accepting stock: Whenever a gift of stock is made, the donor receives a confirmation in writing

that the gift was made on that date. Normally upon consultation with financial professionals, this is the date used when valuing the gift for IRS tax purposes.

After being notified that a gift of stock has been made, either from the donor or a stockbroker, the stock will then transfer into the Federation’s account and Federation will sell the stock. The net proceeds of the sale of stock will be applied against any outstanding pledges for the individual. The donor will be notified, in writing, what the net proceeds were.

To expedite this process, it is extremely helpful if the donor, his/her stockbroker or financial advisor notifies Federation's Department of Finance verbally or through email when a gift of stock is made. By following this procedure, the timing between the gift being made and the sale of the stock is greatly reduced.

Please contact Tina Stieben, CFO, at tina@JewishToledo.org or 419-7240371 for further assistance.

Credit Card & Check Payment Deadlines Credit card payment information must be received at Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo by Friday, December 26, 2014 for 2014 tax purposes.

Payments by check need only be postmarked December 31, 2014 for 2014 tax purposes, or you can make payments online at www.JewishToledo.org by midnight on December 31, 2014.

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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation

2015-2016 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GREATER TOLEDO AREA STUDENTS College Scholarships are available to Jewish students from the Greater Toledo area. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, leadership and involvement in the Toledo Jewish

community. Demonstration of financial need is an important consideration as well. For more information, please contact Arleen R. Levine at arleen@ JewishToledo.org.

Toledo Jewish community provides assistance for overnight Jewish camping experiences, Israel travel and undergraduate college scholarships

JEWISH CAMPERSHIP GRANTS First-time and second-time campership funds are available through Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

• The Campership Fund, established in 2008 through the generosity of the Donald L. Solomon Supporting Organization, The Joseph Wasserstrom Family Supporting Organization and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, is an incentive grant program intended to encourage families to explore the benefits of Jewish overnight camping experiences

and to provide an incentive for first and second-time campers.

Grants are NOT based on financial need. For more details about the program, contact Barb Hager at barb@JewishToledo. org or 419-724-0357.

• A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available for overnight camping experiences. For more information, please contact Jewish Family Service's Deb Damschroder at deb@JewishToledo. org or 419-724-0405.

BEN J. AND MARY B. SOLOMON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Established in 2012, the Ben J. and Mary B. Solomon Leadership Scholarship was designed to strengthen Jewish Toledo by providing educational support to candidates who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and involvement in the Toledo-area Jewish community.

The primary criteria for an award are both academic achievement and financial need.

Individual scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded annually and will be renewable for up to four years at the discretion of the scholarship advisory panel. Scholarships are limited to tuition and fees.

For additional information, please contact Arleen R. Levine, Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation at 419724-0355 or arleen@JewishToledo.org.

GOODMAN-GOLDSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO Goodman-Goldstein VFW Post 6909 is awarding scholarships to students enrolled nine hours or more in the Engineering Department who are currently Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members, or relatives of a VFW member. The fund was established in 1980.

Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, who demonstrate financial need. Students must have a valid 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file in the Office of Student Financial Aid. Priority deadline for filing the FAFSA with the Depart-

MADGE AND ALVIN LEVINSON HILLEL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Continuing her generous support of the University of Toledo Hillel program, Madge Levinson has established the Madge and Alvin Levinson Hillel Student Leadership Scholarship to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the University of Toledo Hillel Program.

Applicants must be enrolled as full time undergraduate students at the University of Toledo and must demonstrate leadership with the UT Hillel Program. A preference is given to students who express an interest in a career as a Jewish communal professional, but it is not a requirement. Consideration is given to needs

The award is available to residents of the catchment area governed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo who are enrolled, at the time of award distribution, at either the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College or Lourdes University. Involvement in Hillel and/or Jewish community life will be taken into consideration at the time of any scholarship/grant renewal application.

based applications.

Students may obtain an application to Elizabeth Lane, Hillel Director, at 419-724-0364 or Elizabeth@JewishToledo.org. The application includes an essay question as to why the candidate should be named a recipient of the scholarship.

The application, along with the essay and financial information will be reviewed in a confidential fashion by the Scholarship Committee.

ment of Education is April 1. A letter of recommendation must accompany the application.

Deadline for application is April 1. Please return completed application to: Office of Student Financial Aid/ Scholarship Services, 1200 Rocket Hall, Mail Stop 314, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390.

For further information, contact University of Toledo, Office of Student Financial Aid/Scholarship Services at 419-530-5817 or Arleen Levine, Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation at 419-724-0355 or arleen@JewishToledo.org.

$1,000 for 10 local teens to experience Israel The Donald L. Solomon Supporting Organization is pleased to offer 10 local teens $1,000 each for Summer 2015 Israel experiences.

The scholarship is open to all Jewish teens in grades 9-12 and may be applied to a variety of programs of three weeks or more in Israel this summer.

The scholarships are not

need-based, but are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information on eligible programs or to apply for a scholarship, please contact Arleen R. Levine, Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, at 419-724-0355 or arleen@ JewishToledo.org.

"The University of Toledo Hillel is great!

And now I can receive money to go to school. Thanks, Madge!"

- Student, The University of Toledo

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Jewish Family Service Friendly Visitor spends holiday time with local seniors

Local couple shares farm fresh food with JFS Food Pantry

By Abby Hoicowitz Staff Editor/Reporter For Ann and Jerry Lumbrezer, an overabundance of good fortune on their local family farm offers the perfect opportunity to share their products with those who are less fortunate. They provide regular and Jules Schwartz of Alexis Gardens

bountiful donations of their produce to the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry, where it can be distributed to numerous community members who otherwise wouldn’t have access to fresh and healthy food.

Ann and Jerry, who grew up in Toledo

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Jewish Toledo donates time, money and products to JFS Food Pantry Jewish Family Service says "Thank you" and "Todah rabah" to Temple Shomer Emunim, Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim

Harriette Pollock and “Lily”

for a bountiful High Holiday Food Drive and to the volunteers who organized participation and shelved the donations.

This past year, your donations helped feed 360 people in our community.

Roy Treuhaft, resident of The Woodlands, ready to use his new Jewish calendar

Temple Shomer Emunim religious school's seventh grade class sorting and stocking the JFS Food Pantry shelves with food from the High Holiday Food Drive

Irene Heiber

Gan Yeladim preschoolers donated their Tzedakah money to the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry

Jewish residents at West Park Place enjoyed homemade challahs, apples and honey with Barbara Levison of Jewish Family Service. Everyone gathered to reflect on the significance of the fall Jewish holidays.

“Special holiday presentations are a very important part of outreach,” Barbara said. "Through programs such as these, Jewish Family Service helps Jewish residents remain connected to Judaism by helping them to observe the Jewish holidays with one another.”

Other participating facilities included Kingston, Sunset Village, The Woodlands, Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Residential Center, Alexis Gardens and several one-on-one visits

Bev Gottlieb and Ron Shnider help sort canned goods from the High Holiday food drives

Lennox Mitchell and his daughter, Jessica Mitchell, helped organize and shelve food donations in the JFS food pantry

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Senior News/Jewish Family Service Free services and events at the Jewish Family Service SENIOR ADULT CENTER The JFS Senior Adult Center is the community’s best kept secret.

TOP 10 JFS SENIOR ADULT CENTER FACTS: 1. The JFS Senior Adult center is open to anyone 60 and older 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 7. Friendship Club is thriving 8. Assistance is available for Golden Buckeye Card applications 9. Community is a focal point 10. Participants meet, mix and mingle regularly Wellness Checks (Mondays) 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

No appointment necessary FREE JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Have a Registered Nurse from Senior Independence help you keep your blood pressure and sugar under control with a FREE weekly check!

Prime Movers (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) 11 a.m. – noon FREE JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Prime Movers includes a basic all around strength and movement class with a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Walk-ins welcome.

Balance Class (Wednesdays) 1-2 p.m.

FREE JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Take your workout to the next level, and focus on your core and balance.

Art Class (*NEW DAY SAME TIME* Mondays) 2-4 p.m.

FREE JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Let your creativity lead the way. From sketching to oils to watercolors, you’re in charge of your project. There are no assignments, but great supervision and guidance. Work with the instructor to create a one-of-a-kind piece of work.

Poker Group (Fridays) Noon FREE JFS Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Players wanted! Come join in the fun and play a hand or two!

Transportation (Every day) 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.

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.

(top) Susie Fowls and a University of Toledo Pharmacy Student at "Shu the Flu"; (bottom) Charon Adams getting ready for her flu shot from Pharmacist and owner of the Westgate Family Pharmacy, Najwa Kassem

Important facts about the Issue 9 Lucas County Senior Services Levy Lucas County's senior population has increased by 11% since the Senior Levy was last passed five years ago, and it is expected to increase another 11% over the next five years. The fastest growing segment of Lucas County seniors are those seniors age 90+. As a senior advances in age by 10 years, they become almost twice as likely to have a disability, which results in a greater need for services to remain in their own home.

The Issue 9 Lucas County Senior Services Levy will be on the November 4, 2014 ballot.

FACT: This is a renewal of 0.45 mills for the current Senior Services Levy that expires December 31, 2014 plus an additional 0.15 mills.

FACT: The annual cost to the owner of a $100,000 home will be $19.03 or 5 cents per day.

FACT: The length of the levy will be 5 years.

FACT: The proposed renewal of 0.45 mills plus an additional 0.15 mills levy will provide the following services to help seniors stay independent: • Ser vices for persons with

Alzheimer's disease and dementia and their caregivers • Meals to homebound and frail elderly • Homecare services to homebound and frail elderly • Medical transportation, home modifications, outreach and chore services • Support for senior centers serving Lucas County seniors • Homecare services to help Lucas County seniors remain independent and at home The Jewish Family Service Senior Adult Center is able to provide much needed transportation and wellness checks to the community because of the Senior Services Levy funds.

Transportation services are available for all medical appointments within Lucas County as well as grocery, pharmacy, and banking services plus special outings to Target, Walmart and the mall for the benefit of everyday needs. Levy funds also enable the Senior Adult Center to provide wellness assessments by an RN such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks.

Things to look for when visiting with your senior loved ones during the holidays You've just returned to your childhood home for the holidays, but things don't look the same. Are the conditions of aging jeopardizing your senior loved one’s health and safety at home? Complete this checklist inspired by Home Instead Senior Care®, the international caregiving company and one with whom Jewish Family Service partners for subsidized in-home care. If you see any of these situations, your loved one may need extra help.  LOOK in the refrigerator, freezer and drawers. Spoiled food or a mostly empty refrigerator can mean your parent can't get to the grocery store. Your loved one's declining health also may be prompting more convenience and junk foods and a neglect of proper nutrition.

Older adults often have health issues that can lead to decreased appetite or trouble eating. These can include chronic illness, medications, difficulty chewing or swallowing and diminished taste and smell.  LOOK on top of furniture and countertops. Dust and dirt in high and low places may be signs that household tasks are becoming more difficult. Caution your loved ones not to climb or reach where they are no longer able. Falls are the leading cause of injury and deaths among older adults. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.  LOOK under beds and sofas. Old newspapers, books and magazines stowed there may show a decreased ability for your parent to organize things, which could become a fire hazard.  LOOK through the mail. There may be vision issues that challenge the older

adult to read bills and fine print. Also, a parent's dementia may cause them to forget to pay bills and answer correspondence.  LOOK in the medicine cabinet.

Check the refill date against the number of pills in the bottle to help determine if your loved one is taking medication regularly.  LOOK at your senior's appearance.

Unkempt clothing may signal that your loved one is neglecting personal hygiene because of failing vision. It could also be that they are having problems with reaching laundry equipment, lifting the laundry into equipment and carrying laundry to the washer.  LOOK to your parents' neighbors and other close friends to find out about their daily routine. If your seniors are at home more, there may be challenges with driving, illness or other causes that make it harder to leave their home.

During your visit, you may decide that it’s time to come together as a family to determine what the next steps may be.

It could be bringing assistance into the home. It could be finding a residence better suited to their needs. It could be having the family or friends drop by more frequently to make sure all is well. Whatever you decide, there is help available. Deb Damschroder at Jewish Family Service can assist you in assessing the situation, recommending the appropriate services and helping you feel confident that your loved ones are able to remain healthy and independent. Please contact her at 419724-0405 for a confidential consultation.

Source: Janice Nisker, Home Instead Senior Care

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Senior News

Senior events calendar 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, NOVEMBER 6 President Richard Nixon and “My Jew Boy” with speaker, Dr. Jerry Bazer 1 p.m.

Leonard Lounge Jewish Federation Campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue (transportation provided from Pelham) Serving first as President Nixon's National Security Advisor and later as Secretary of State, no person was more vital to Nixon's foreign policy than Henry Kissinger. Kissinger's efforts to end the Vietnam War earned him the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize. As Nixon's Watergate travails escalated, Kissinger remained loyal and supportive.

Yet despite all, Nixon routinely used anti-Semitic slurs about Kissinger, calling him "My Jew Boy." This presentation covers the relationship-good and bad- between Richard Nixon and "My Jew Boy." Registration requested by Monday, November 3.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day Observance 1 p.m.

Senior Adult Center 2700 Pelham Road Join us as we celebrate and salute our veteran’s with patriotic music, refreshments and a screening of the film “Honor Flight – One Last Mission”. Honor Flight is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII

Special Notice: Please note that our trips are open to all seniors, and reservations and payment are due at the time of the request to hold your space. We will accept reservations on a firstcome basis, as space is limited.

A wait list will be formed as needed. No confirmations will be mailed; your credit card charge or canceled check will serve as your confirmation!

Please fill out an Emergency Contact Form if you will be traveling with us and have not already done so; a new form is required each year.

veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2005, nearly 60 years after the War. Registration requested by Monday, November 3.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash 1 p.m.

Senior Adult Center 2700 Pelham Road Help us celebrate everyone’s favorite mouse’s 86th birthday with some classic black & white shorts that are sure to take us on a journey.

We will nosh on what else, cheese, crackers and something sweet!

Registration requested by Monday, November 10.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Annual Thanksgiving Celebration – The Turkey Dinner 5 p.m. - Dinner Senior Adult Center 2700 Pelham Road $5 per person Join us as we come together to celebrate and be thankful for all that we have and enjoy a bountiful traditional meal together.

Registration & payment requested

by Monday, November 10.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Holiday Party with Area Office on Aging 11 – 1:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.: Depart Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road, for Premier Banquet Complex Celebrate the holidays with over 1500 other seniors in our community as we enjoy a festive lunch, live entertainment and so much more!

Registration required by Monday, November 17.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Annual Latke Luncheon Noon: Luncheon Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5 per person (lunch & entertainment) Celebrate the festival of lights together with a celebratory Hanukkah lunch and wonderful entertainment, a not-to-be-missed event!

Registration & payment requested

by Monday, December 8.

"Out and About"

Travel Opportunities for Seniors WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Old Jews Telling Jokes at Jewish Ensemble Theatre Co. 10:30 a.m.: Depart Jewish Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue Noon: lunch/2 p.m.: show $45/person (includes transportation and theatre ticket) Created by Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent, OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES showcases five actors in a revue that pays tribute to and reinvents classic jokes of the past and present.

Think you’ve heard them all before?

Not this way. The show also features comic songs (brand new and satisfyingly old) as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world and to the Old Jews Telling Jokes website, which inspired the show. If you’ve ever had a mother, visited a doctor or walked into a bar with a priest, a rabbi and a frog, OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will sit in the dark, give you a second opinion and ask you where you got that. You'll laugh 'til you plotz.

Registration & payment requested

by Monday, November 24.

Are you looking for an opportunity to stay healthy and meet new people? of your life experiences and wisdom.

Participants are provided with ample opportunity for interaction, participation and discussion.

Risk factors addressed: Misuse of This six-session program celebrates medications, effects of alcohol with healthy aging by educating older adults medications, mental health (55 & older) about the positive aspects Program length: of growing older, maintaining a positive six sessions of 1.5 - 2 hours each attitude and developing a comprehensive Tuesdays, plan for working with all your health care November 4, 11, 18 & 25 professionals. Participants gain an under10 a.m. standing of common aging issues so they Senior Adult Center can avoid problems associated with the interaction of over-the-counter, prescrip2700 Pelham Road No cost tion medication, herbal remedies and alcohol while supporting their ability to Registration is requested – attend one or all of the sessions! make positive lifestyle choices as they age.

Each session covers a new topic, such Free Refreshments and giveaways for participating in the program! as myths around aging, positive focus, medicines and interactions, creating a This program is in collaboration with health plan for managing your relationships with health care professionals, and Harbor and Mental Health & Recovery creating goals and making the best use Services Board of Lucas County.

WISE is for YOU!!

What is WISE? WISE is The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education!

Senior News

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Jewish Toledo seniors take part in activities near and far

Elaine Stram and Jim Libhart

Josie Herman, Elaine Stram, Margie Kohler, Jim Libhart and Rakhil Korostishevskaya

Prime Movers: Eileen Seegret, Carolyn Puppos, Nettie Parr, Faye Fenwick, Valerie McCain, Joan Wasserman and Ken Bracker

George Brown, Diane Clark, Kenny Clark, Sheila Shible, Elaine Stram, Harriett Black, Ralph Ray, Charon Adams, Jim Libhart, Harry Schulman, Margie Kohler, Phyllis Diamond, Helen Mallamad, Shelly Becker, Joan Akers, Florence Ball, Anthony Boardman, René Rusgo, Marvin Karp and Josie Herman attended the Mystery Lunch at the Oregon Inn

For more information about senior programming, please contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@JewishToledo.org

Relish in the sounds of the holidays

Josie Herman & Diane Clark

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Local News

More than 120 local entrepreneurs and business owners have submitted their information for the

JEWISH TOLEDO BUSINESS DIRECTORY Have you?

Support Jewish Toledo, and make sure your information is available so the community can support you too!

Toledo Jewish News is putting together a comprehensive list of Jewish-owned and Jewish-managed businesses for publication in an upcoming edition.

Inclusion is completely free.

Contact Abby Hoicowitz at 419-724-0363 or abby@JewishToledo.org if you would like to be included on the list.

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 email BBYO City director, Naomi Federman, at naomi@jewishtoledo.org.

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Local News

From seeds to success: Sam Okun Produce Company celebrates 100 years in Toledo For five generations, downtown Toledo’s Sam Okun Produce Company has served as a core local produce distributor, supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to the region. The business is celebrating its 100th year by taking a look back at the numerous branches of the family tree that have kept the business a Toledo staple for the past century.

Sam Okun moved to Toledo in 1914 with his four sisters and parents. His oldest sister, Original grocery store, 1917 Fanny, had moved to New York from Lithuania and visited Toledo, calling it “a nice place to raise a family and make a living.” Two older brothers remained in New York.

In Toledo, Sam started a retail grocery store across from a former synagogue on Canton Street. Initially using a horse and wagon, he later bought a truck to transport products for velocipede, bicycle First semi-truck, 1941

By Abby Hoicowitz Staff Editor/Reporter

and tricycle business, Gendron Wheel Company.

“It just happened to be produce that he brought back when trucking the velocipedes,” said Shelly Okun, president of Okun Produce and Sam’s greatgranddaughter. “He was smart enough to know that people had to eat … he was an entrepreneur. He looked for opportunities and created businesses. He was smart, not just hard working.”

With his biggest route taking him from Chicago to New York, Sam would pick up and fill his truck with local fruits and vegetables on his return trip. This act of convenience would plant the seeds for what would soon develop into Sam Okun Produce Company.

Sam soon moved into the wholesale fruit business while his wife, Rose, ran the retail side of the business (while raising five children). “She was a working woman,” Shelly said.

The retail business eventually closed as the wholesale division flourished. Okun Produce began operating a small market at Spielbusch Avenue and Cherry Street and later moved to a facility on the east side of Huron Street, now occupied by Fifth Third Field. In 1946, Okun purchased its current building on the west side Huron Street. It was at this location that Okun Produce had its first refrigerated cooler, which was emptied every morning and filled every night.

Temple Shomer Emunim programming Underwritten in part through the generosity of

Sam and Max Okun, 1946 According to the Okuns, their company had the first deep freeze in the state of Ohio.

“In the 30s, 40s and 50s, there were groceries on every corner, many owned by young Jewish men,” Shelly added. The bulk of Okun’s business came from supplying these facilities. “You could get wholesale fruits and vegetables daily. The retail market used to be the bulk of business, because it was important to have easy access and daily deliveries due to the difficulties in refrigeration … Today, in northwest Ohio, the retail market is dominated by big box stores. There is a very small amount of independently owned grocers, so we have to figure out different ways of growth.”

OKUN continued on page 22

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Toledo Hillel

Please consider making an investment in the future of the Jewish community by contributing to Toledo Hillel.

To make a donation online, please visit www.toledohillel.org/donate.html or call us at 419-724-0377!

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Toledo Hillel/Local News

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Jewish Federation & Foundation

Lions and Pomegranates join Toledo Hillel for volunteerism project Jewish Toledo's Lions of Judah and Pomegranates recently enjoyed an evening of volunteerism alongside Toledo Hillel students. Elizabeth Lane, Hillel Director, and Hillel students welcomed the group to a warm environment at the Hillel house, where everyone enjoyed dinner, took part in wonderful conversations and worked as pairs assembling blankets for Project Linus (Project Linus is an organization that hand makes blankets for

Erin Glatter and Delaney Gilligan

Ali Eubanks and Maddie Isenberg

critically ill children). University of Toledo interim president, Dr. Nagi Naganathan, attended as well, showing his support of Toledo Hillel.

More volunteer opportunities will be offered for Lions and Pomegranate societies throughout the year.

For information, please contact Wendy Goldstein, Campaign Director, at 419-724-0360 or wendy@ Jewishtoledo.org.

YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

Alix Greenblatt and Devin Billstein

Linda Beren and Erin Glatter

Nancy Shall and Mitch Horn

Rachel Federman and Julia Trapp

Louise Barkan and Jessica Moses

SAVE THE DATE Women's PRE-HANUKKAH CELEBRATION Thursday, December 11 7 p.m.

More information to come!

As women, we spend so much time making the Festival of Lights shine for our families.

It is time to celebrate you!

Please mark your calendars, and stay tuned for an invitation to follow.

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SUPPORTED BY

YO U R C A M PA I G N G I F TS AT WO R K

Celebrating fall with family at the Federation Last month, several families enjoyed a magical afternoon of bubbles, dancing and illusions with Ron The Bubble Man, Copper Tom and Ming The Magician. Attendees enjoyed a nosh in the Sukkah and shook the lulav and

etrog, too!

For more information about family programming, please contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org.

Copper Tom and Lana Barr

Noah Goldstein

Ron the Bubble Man

Barbara Saltzman

Chana Matusof

Madison Corman

Skylar, Lauren and Allison Sachs Isaac Saltzman

Lila Marcovitch

Mendel Matusof

Ming the Magician and Abby Goldstein

Josh and Scott Corman

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Partnership2Gether P2G Shaliach teaches preschool students Israeli dance

Local children help decorate Sukkahs for soldiers SUPPORTED BY

YO U R C A M PA I G N G I F TS AT WO R K

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Eliad Eliyahu, Omaha Community Shaliach and Education Coordinator for our Partnership2Gether area, visited Toledo last month to speak to Federation staff as well as spend time with our Gan Yeladim Preschool students, who learned a special Israeli dance. They showed off what they learned via Skype to Efrat Srebro, Director of Hava Nagila Gan, a program developed to reinforce the Partnership with Israel's mission of ongoing, mutually beneficial programs between the U.S. Central Area Consortium and the Western Galilee in Israel

Partnership

In recent months, several local children and teens joined the Partnership2Gether communities of Austin, San Antonio, Canton, Dayton, Indianapolis, Omaha and the Western Galilee in decorating the Sukkot of IDF Lone Soldiers and the Sukkah of the Israeli Ministry of Defense; pictured above: Some of the participating students from Congregation B'nai Israel

Gether

repurpose pro ject NOW is the time to donate!

Donation bins are in the YMCA/JCC Lobby Partnership2Gether (P2G) is seeking gently used/ new costumes you and your family no longer need/use. What you used for Halloween here in Toledo can now be used for Purim 2015 in Israel, specifically in the Western Galilee.

All sizes desired (no weapons, please).

A collection bin will be at the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 beginning November 1.

Questions?

Contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@JewishToledo.org.

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LASER TAG

Sunday, November 23 2-4 p.m.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 Hero’s Toledo, 9857 Meridian Court, Rossford, OH Cost: $10 through November 17; $15 per person after November 17 Transportation is on your own RSVP is appreciated to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org.

Walk-ins will be accepted.

Rescheduled date!

JANUARY 31, 2014

FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.

PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community 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 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.

The Jewish Federation Campaign Cabinet thanks Jewish Toledo for years of devoted support.

No charge. No solicitation. Adults 21 and over.

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Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

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Local News AZA/BBYO install chapter boards

By Miriam Shafransky In mid-September, B'not Shalom BBG and Brown Smullin Neufeld AZA of Toledo BBYO had installed its new chapter boards. BBYO is a youth-led organization designed to give Jewish teens life changing opportunities and friendships that will last a lifetime; the board works together to help the community and advocate for causes members believe in.

In September, 17 Toledo BBYO members traveled to Camp Wise for the first convention of the year, Fall Kickoff. The teens participated in Shabbat services, Maccabia (color wars), tie dye, Zumba, dancing and more. BSN brought home a win for the 3rd

Our Newest B’nai Tzedek Student

Anne Barchick

year in a row at the annual AZA basketball tournament! B'not Shalom was awarded the “We Care Bear,” which goes to the chapter with the best community service. Whether it was each member’s first convention or last Kickoff, it was an amazing time with memories to last a lifetime!

We are thrilled to welcome Anne Barchick to our family of B’nai Tzedek Philanthropic Fund Holders. Anne attends McCord Junior High School, where she participates in Youth to Youth, band, art, soccer softball and volunteers in Special Needs. She also enjoys reading, writing, hanging out with friends, swimming, playing soccer, playing softball, taking part in sporting events and listening to music. Anne and her family are members of Temple Shomer Emunim. Anne is involved in Friendship Circle, helps shop/stock the Jewish Family Services Food Bank, was in Temple Choir and has been in a few Temple plays.

When asked why she established a B’nai Tzedek Fund, Anne replied, “My Torah portion was about judging people based on first glances. Based on what I had learned, I wanted to help people in need become healthier so they can succeed more in life.

Helping the community is very important to me. It’s not just because I feel bad for people, it’s because I want them to have the same chances as I do in life. Therefore, I hope my contributions will help others understand my thoughts and feelings.”

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personal fund. A student’s gift of $125 quickly grows to $500 through a generous match from the Suzanne and Allan Cohn B’nai Tzedek Fund and the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. On an annual basis, fundholders will be able to designate a minimum charitable contribution of 5% of their fund to a Jewish community need of their choice. Contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo. org for more information. Please visit the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation link at www.jewishtoledo.org as well.

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Temple Shomer Emunim

Congregation B'nai Israel

Congregation B'nai Israel presents: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Shomer Emunim Shomer Emunim Series of Three Classes on Jewish History, Two Guys You Know About and One You Don't: Abraham, Moses, and Yochanan ben Zakai.

First session: Sunday October 26 | 10:30 a.m.

Congregation B’nai Israel Bring your children to religious school, stay and learn!

RSVP by October 31 (no charge) to 419-517-8400.

Sisterhood 2.0 Girl's Night Out Sunday, November 2 6:30pm-? (not too late) Bravo! Cucina Restaurant Franklin Park Mall RSVP by Thursday, October 30 to 419517-8400. Questions? Contact Cindy Robertson at 419-297-4815.

Congregation B'nai Israel presents: Adam Levine

Assistant Director, Toledo Museum of Art Making the Arts Relevant: My (Jewish) Journey to the Toledo Museum of Art. Monday, November 3 | 7 p.m.

Congregation B’nai Israel Adam Levine, Ph.D., came to Toledo from the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the recipient of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Mellon Fellowship. Following this prestigious two-year appointment, he accepted the position of Assistant Director.

RSVP by October 31 (no charge) to 419-517-8400.

Holiday Office Hours

Shabbat Luck

Friday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Would you like to have Shabbat dinner with new friends? Would you like to get to know other CBI members better? Would you just enjoy some good home-cooked food? If so, please join us for Shabbat Luck!

Shabbat Luck is a Shabbat dinner that is simultaneously hosted at several congregants’ homes at the same time. The main course, typically dairy or vegetarian, is provided by the hosts and you will be asked to bring something to share.

HOSTS: Bill and Luann Garber; Marc and Susan Glasser; Matt and Jill Kripke; Bruce and Sheila Post; and David and Meira Zucker We would love to share Shabbat with you!

Please call Fran Weinblatt at 419-290-9697 or e-mail fweinblatt@gmail.com by October 30 to reserve your spot.

Tot Shabbat

Join us for songs, stories, play, friends and Shabbat joy November 8: 11:15 a.m. – noon Kiddush lunch to follow for all This service is designed for parents with their infants to 5 year-old children

November 26: Close early at 3 p.m.

November 27: Closed November 28: Closed

Let us know if you plan to attend! Call Michelle at 419-517-8400 or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org.

Calendar Events

S.O.A.P. (Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program)

November 8: New Baby Shabbat November 15: Family Shabbat November 20: Board meeting | 7:30 p.m.

Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events Every Wednesday in the B’nai Israel Library 1–2 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME No charge

Jewish Film Festival

Sunday, November 9 Doors open at 7 p.m.; movie begins at 7:30 p.m.

Band of Brothers, Episode 9, a factual account of the 101st Airborne Division discovering a concentration camp in their drive through Germany No cost. Drinks and snacks are provided courtesy of Men’s Club.

Marc Glasser, Chair of the Cultural Committee

Sukkah Removal November 2 at 8 a.m.

Please bring wrenches, tool sets, and ladders.

Religious School Calendar Sunday, November 2 Wednesday, November 5 Sunday, November 9 Community Book Festival Wednesday, November 12 Sunday, November 16 Wednesday, November 19 Sunday, November 23 Wednesday, November 26 - No RS Sunday, November 30 - No RS

Classes with the Clergy Monday nights 7– 8 p.m.

Tefilin & Torah/Haftorah chanting No charge.

Must have reservation to attend.

Contact Hazzan Lichterman at 419-5178400 or ilichterman@cbitoledo.org.

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Congregation Etz Chayim

Etz Chayim 40th anniversary CONGREGATION ETZ CHAYIM cordially invites everyone to its 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 & 9 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Saturday, November 8 • Shabbat services honoring incoming synagogue officers • Kiddush lunch (noon) • Dessert reception (7:30 p.m.)

• Swingmania Band Musical Presentation (8 p.m.)

Sunday, November 9 • Gala Banquet (6:30 p.m) • Installation of Rabbi Evan Rubin • Installation of New Officers & Board of Trustees • Morris Lubitsky & Harry Levine Awards Presented The synagogue will be installing Rabbi Evan Rubin as Rabbi of Congregation Etz Chayim as well as the newly elected officers and Board of Trustees for the 2014/2015 year. In addition, the Morris Lubitsky Memorial Award will be presented to Marcia Grossman and the Harry Levine Service Award will be presented to Rochelle Black and Bob Lichtenstein.

The cost for the kiddush luncheon, the musical performance and the banquet is $40 per person.

To attend only the concert, the cost is $10 per person.

Please call the synagogue office to make and pay for your reservations. Everyone in the community is invited.

Men's Club

The next meeting of the Men’s Club will be held on Sunday, November 16 at 11 a.m.

The entire community is invited to attend the first Men’s Club Scotch and Poker Night on Wednesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. at the synagogue. Men and women are invited.

Bring your own bottle. There will be a $25 buy-in plus a fee of $5 for food/snacks. RSVP to the synagogue office or to Steve Feldman at steven.feldman000@gmail.com.

Chabad House

Ohr Chadash Religious School

Over the past month, the religious school has celebrated several holidays. Coming to services and seeing the Ohr Chadash students attending and participating is a warm feeling. The children watched attentively as Rabbi Rubin blew the shofar during Rosh HaShanah. The students who were fasting understood "why" and can explain the reasons. The Tashlich ceremony at Olander was beautiful, well-attended, and meaningful. All the students made wonderful decorations for our Sukkah, and Simchat Torah offered lively dancing and celebrating for many of us.

November offers another busy month for the teachers and students. The annual community Book Fair is November 2. The students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be joining the students from Temple Shomer Emunim and B’nai Israel for a trip to the Holocaust Center on November 16. This trip is a culmination of their eight week Holocaust unit study. The students will continue to be busy during the remainder of the month planning for a special Chanukah program on December 18.

Sunday Classes November 2: Class November 9: Book Fair November 16: Class/Holocaust Center November 23: Class November 30: No Class/Thanksgiving weekend Tuesday/Thursday Classes November 4 & 6: Class November 11 & 13: Class November 18 & 20: Class November 25: Class No class: November 27 (Thanksgiving)

Gift Shop News

The gift shop has all your shopping needs for the upcoming Hanukkah shopping season. From menorahs and gift items to paper products and decorations, the gift shop is well stocked. Gift wrapping is free with any purchase.

Ohr Chadash Adult Classes

November 2 (10 a.m.)

“The Life of Abraham” – Abraham endured ten tests in his life and stood true to Hashem through them all. We will examine his trials and successes.

November 16 (10 a.m.)

“Isaac – The Patriarch Who Never Left Israel” – Why was his life experience different from his father and his son?

November 23 (10 a.m.)

“Is there a Jewish perspective on Thanksgiving?”

Should we celebrate or not?

Intrafaith Blood Drive

The annual Intrafaith Blood Drive will be held at Congregation Etz Chayim Sunday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As always, volunteers are needed to work at the drive as well as donate blood. Call the Etz Chayim office at 419-473-2401 or Devorah Shulamit at 419-841-4652 to volunteer.

Sisterhood News

Thank you to all the wonderful ladies and gents who help make the Sukkot Dinner a success. A special thank you to Rabbi Evan and Kerry Rubin for their funny (and serious) words.

Watch the mail for information regarding the annual Sisterhood Donor Fundraiser.

Members of the Sisterhood would like to thank Kathryn Gallon for her dedication to the organization and the synagogue.

Kathryn is a former Sisterhood President and has worked tirelessly on the joint sisterhood rummage sales as well as many functions in the synagogue. Everyone wishes her much joy in her move to Virginia.

The next meeting of the Sisterhood Board will be held on Wednesday, November 5 at 10 a.m. in the synagogue library.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Thanksgiving Cooking Demonstration

On Wednesday, November 12 at 1 p.m., everyone is invited to a Thanksgiving cooking demo featuring three fall dessert recipes from Etz Chayim’s own “chefs.” You won’t want to miss the recipes, cooking instructions and sampling of the delicious desserts with a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to acquire some new recipes, enjoy good company and plan for your Thanksgiving dessert table. There is no charge for this event.

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Toledo Board of Jewish Education We believe ...

Every child learns differently

And so we ...

Educate a child according to his/her way.

The teachers at Gan Yeladim consider each child's unique learning style when creating curriculum.

We specialize in happy children.

For more information about Gan Yeladim Preschool, please call Morah Raizel at 419-344-9142 or email raizel@JewishToledo.org.

Local News/Organizations

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Celebrating Sukkot at Gan Yeladim

Gan children hold their flags proudly as they get ready for a Simchat Torah march

Josh and Harlie bless the lulav and etrog with Rabbi Shmuel

Sadie, Abby, Jonathan, Owen and Mendel wearing their hard hats and ready to build

Hadassah Blind technicians trained to detect breast cancer tumors As of 2005, German gynecologist Dr. Frank Hoffmann was no longer allowed by government regulations to send women under the age of 50 to get mammograms without first finding a breast abnormality during his routine examination. Because some breast lumps can be very small, Hoffmann wasn’t certain he could discover something during the few minutes he had to spend with each patient. That’s when he decided to launch an innovative program, Discovering Hands, hoping to give blind women an opportunity for a life-changing career by turning their more acute sense of touch into a skilled breast tumor detection tool.

With 17 medical tactile examiners (MTEs) already trained and working across Germany, Hoffmann’s initiative has connected with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an organization based in Israel and Boston that prioritizes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Jewish community. This partnership may enable Discovering Hands to branch out to Israel and the United States.

“I don’t know many examples of a Jewish and Israeli funder foundation investing in Germany. It’s not easy with our history,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation.

Ruderman first met Hoffmann at a philanthropy conference in Switzerland. He then toured Germany with Hoffmann, examining the program in action at hospitals and clinics. With the support of various German governmental bodies and Hoffmann’s 2010 election as fellow by ASHOKA, an organization that invests in social entrepreneurs, Hoffmann was able to develop an entire curriculum training blind and visually impaired women to become MTEs. The Ruderman Foundation granted Discovering Hands an initial $72,000 donation in 2013 to help it grow across Germany, and it will offer logistical support to bring the program to Israel, where initial discussions have taken place with the Hadassah University Hospital-Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

For women under the age of 40, mammograms are not always “very good at detecting tumors, because the breast density is pretty high at that point and a lot of things are hidden,” said Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, an oncologist at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital and associate professor of hematology-oncology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

But studies have shown that, “if nurses are taught how to do self-breast exams and they do them on themselves,” then their exams are much more useful, Kaklamani added.

Therefore, the idea of having somebody trained to do breast exams, especially if that individual is visually impaired and “has a better sense of touch, I would think that would work.”

In the MTE breast examination method, self-adhesive orientation stripes with tactile orientation points are attached to the patient’s breast in various positions, and the breast is divided into zones that allow the examiners to define the precise square centimeter where an abnormality is found. An MTE breast examination takes between 30 and 60 minutes.

Discovering Hands conducted a study in conjunction with the University of Essen, looking at 451 patients that were examined

by MTEs. Among these patients, there were 32 abnormal findings that were discovered by the MTEs but not by the doctors.

“Women with those findings would have been sent home

Josh, Julia and Holden use blocks, tools and greens to build a sukkah Submitted by Hindea Markowicz

by the doctors,” Hoffmann said.

The study’s results “are very encouraging,” Kaklamani said, cautioning that more studies are needed to test the program’s full effectiveness.

“This technique can be seen to be complementary to mammograms, replacing the mammograms, or not at all beneficial if a woman has yearly mammograms. So all these are things that need to be taken into consideration,” she said.

Hoffmann said he believes that his program has potential beyond breast cancer detection. “A well-trained sense of touch is useful in other diagnostic situations” and future applications could target the eye bulb, the prostate, the testicles and lymph nodes, he said.

Given its focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities, what sparked the Ruderman Family Foundation’s interest in Discovering Hands is less the science behind breast cancer detection and more the program’s potential to employ visually impaired women.

Discovering Hands “has a huge medical benefit for the community, but it also has a huge benefit for providing employment and inclusion for blind women,” Ruderman said.

Currently in Germany, training to become an MTE lasts nine months and takes place through vocational centers for the blind and visually impaired across Germany. Of the eight such centers in Germany, four are now qualified to train MTEs. “Losing your sight means that you retract yourself from public life, lose contact with your friends, lose your job. Many of them are reduced to the four walls of their own home,” Hoffmann said. “Taking part in aspects of other lives connects them intensively with patients. On the other hand, doing their job, they are real life savers.”

In addition to learning anatomy and breast examination technique, women through Discovering Hands also learn communication and Braille technology skills so they can do their documentation on their own and “don’t need another helping person with them when they are doing their job,” Hoffmann said.

After six months of study and a final examination, the women undertake a three-month internship at a clinic.

According to Kim Charlson, director of the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts, one challenge blind people discover when searching for employment is “the attitude of people who are sighted about the abilities of people who are blind.”

“The women in this program are absolutely going to have that extra skillset because they know how to interpret what they detect with their fingers, whether it’s Braille or if they’re looking for a tumor,” said Charlson, who is blind herself.

“It’s a great opportunity to work in that kind of healthcare field where blind people can make a significant contribution in some way, and have a job, and pay taxes, and do all those things like everybody else does.”

Charlson, who is also a breast cancer survivor, is acutely aware of the challenges surrounding its diagnosis and treatment.

“I’ve gone through treatment, and early detection was critical for me,” she said. “We should use all the tools that are out there.”

For the Ruderman Family Foundation, bringing Discovering Hands to Israel is an ongoing process. If the foundation can

bring the program to a hospital and make it a success, the project may get some public attention and induce demand, and then the Israeli government might respond with funding and other assistance, he said.

The foundation is also open to helping bring the program to this county, where “most centers of Jewish gathering are not inclusive” to people with disabilities, Ruderman said.

“I do think that this technology could be influential all around the world. You have to think of all the countries in the world” where mammograms are “either not available or extremely expensive. This is a very low-tech, brilliant idea that could be replicated all over the world,” Ruderman said.

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.

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 multi-generational pin. Offer valid January-December 31, 2014 Hadassah Contributions and Mah Jongg Cards 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 419841-4936 and/or Yvette Levin at 419-536-1703.

Jan Weaver is taking orders for the 2015 Mah Jongg cards.

The standard card is $8; the large card is $9. Send your payment to Jan at 7541 Hollow Creek Dr., Toledo, OH 43617 or call her at 419-340-9819.

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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See your Book Festival brochure for descriptions of the featured books

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TOLEDO READS Toledo Reads brings members of our community together to read the same book at the same time. Read Fugitive Colors and then join us for an evening out!

Fugitive Colors by Lisa Barr 7:30 p.m.

Registry Bistro Ballroom 144 N. Superior St. Valet parking: Offered for a fee at restaurant entrance Bus service: Park at the Jewish Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, at 7 p.m. and ride the JFS Senior Adult Center bus for door-todoor service.

Requests for the bus must be reserved (on a first-come basis) when event registration is made. $15: Artistic dessert reception and author presentation $35: Artistic dessert reception, author presentation & book Cash Bar Registration deadline: October 27 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 at TEMPLE CONGREGATION SHOMER EMUNIM Books will be for sale from 10 a.m. to noon. Authors will be signing books from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Elan, Son of Two Peoples

by Heidi Smith Hyde 3rd – 5th grade 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

FREE - Parents are highly encouraged to participate Schools of Hope – How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

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by Oliver Horovitz 7 p.m.

Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania $15: Appetizer reception and author presentation $25: Appetizer reception, author presentation and book Registration deadline: Monday, November 3

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FROM SCRATCH: The Uncensored History of The Food Network

by Allen Salkin 7 p.m.

Sam Okun Produce Co. 33 N. Huron St., Toledo Parking: $3 per car in the lot at the corner of Washington and Huron St. across from the Mud Hens main entrance or meter parking on the street.

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by Shelly Dembe 7 p.m.

The Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark, 4830 West Central Ave., East Entrance $15: Appetizer reception & author presentation $25: Appetizer reception, author presentation & book Registration deadline: Monday, November 3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Knish – In Search of the Jewish Soul Food

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OKUN cont. from page 11 Sam’s son, Max eventually joined the business while two daughters, Goldye and Anne, helped out with bookkeeping and other tasks. Two other siblings, Moe and Abe, went into law and electrical engineering, respectively. When Sam became ill in the years before he passed away in 1948, Max took over and Abe came back to Toledo to help his brother.

“It was Max’s love,” Shelly said. “He had the family business in his blood. But, he wasn’t as willing to go out on a limb [as his father] with the business. [Under his leadership] the business was slow and steady.

He was brilliant with numbers.”

Max’s children (and Sam’s grandchildren) – Fred, Don and Larry – worked for the family business as well. Fred, current CEO, is the only family member who has worked with five generations of Okuns at the produce company, starting with his grandfather Sam and continuing through to his grandsons, Josh and Adam Goldberg.

Several other family members have played key roles in the success of the family business as well.

Don helped bring Okun Produce into the frozen food business then later began a fleeting artificial turf business. He was instrumental in starting the Westgate Health Foods, which today still exists as Bassett’s Health Foods.

“Don was very interested in new ideas to complement Okun Produce,” Shelly explained. “But we have always come back to doing what we do best, which is produce.”

Don’s son-in-law, Neil Bornstein, joined

the business, allowing Fred to comfortably begin retiring. He led Okun Produce until about 12 years ago, when he began preparing for retirement himself. According to Shelly, the landscape of the produce industry changed during Neil’s time in charge.

“It’s a grueling business,” Shelly said. “It’s a 24-7 operation, and you’re thinking with your head and working with your body. The product doesn’t come out of a machine.”

Shelly, Fred’s daughter, joined the business 12 years ago to take over for Neil. “I wasn’t reluctant,” she noted. “I like to believe it was the blood of my grandpa that drew him to Okun, and sharing his blood, I knew I could do this.”

One of the biggest challenges Shelly faced when she came on board was the growing popularity of chain restaurants in northwest Ohio managed by large corporations and serviced by produce suppliers from Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit and Indianapolis.

“We had to start thinking differently,” she said. “I realized the importance of [my great-grandmother] Rose Okun. She worked with and for Okun produce, and the magic of today’s industry is being a woman-owned business.”

This year, under Shelly’s leadership, Okun Produce achieved WBE (Woman Business Enterprise) certification from the National Women Business Owners Corporation.

“For 12 years, I was looking for what my mark would be,” she added. “I want to honor my family and my father. Each generation of Okuns brought something unique to grow or shrink when necessary. And we’re still doing what we know how to do best.”

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Local News The holidays are sweet in the Friendship Circle Children with special needs had a great time celebrating Rosh HaShanah with their teen volunteer buddies this year. The Friendship Circle took a field trip to an apple orchard to pick the season’s sweet fruit, then piled onto a hay-filled wagon with some refreshing apple cider for a leisurely trip around the farm.

Later in the month, the Sukkah on Wheels brought teens and children together again to shake the lulav and etrog and share a snack and games in an after-school program.

Michael Pasternak and Benny Rosen picking some delicious apples for Rosh HaShanah

Teens gather for sushi in the sukkah On a gorgeous Sunday evening during Sukkot, 35 teens from BBYO, USY and The Friendship Circle gathered for a party in the Sukkah.

After learning how to roll sushi, everyone happily dined on their creations, shook the lulav and etrog and played a great ice breaker game. The teens were then ready

Josh Sherman enjoying the sushi

for Master Hypnotist Paul Knight, who gave a highly entertaining performance as he hypnotized individuals from the crowd.

Sukkot is the holiday of unity, and this event was a great way to show it by having three teen youth groups come together in the Sukkah.

Ilana Dolin and Alex Goldstein

Ella Musher-Eizenman and Cooper Kruse doing the Lulav Shake

Colette and Corey Fischer hanging out with Izzy Vandyke on the hayride

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continued from page 6 and rural Swanton, respectively, live on three acres in Berkey, Ohio that contains a half acre garden. Ann is a massage therapist in Sylvania and Jerry works for Richfield Township.

“Most of Jerry’s family were farmers,” Ann said. “His parents had a produce stand and 10 acres of farm land. Growing vegetables is just what he does … He does the growing, and I do the cooking.”

Now that the Lumbrezers’ children are grown up and independent, the quantity of produce in their garden far exceeds what they can use for the two of them.

“Jerry grows that garden like we have a whole army to feed,” Ann explained. “So, we’re always looking for places to share and not let any of it go to waste. We have items almost every day, and Jewish Family Service is open every day.”

The items the Lumbrezers donate include peppers, eggplant, cucumbers,

Jerry and Ann Lumbrezer zucchini, green beans, broccoli, cabbage, squash, salad greens, watermelon, cantaloupe and more. When the winter weather isn’t quite as harsh as the past year, they also provide peaches, cherries and pears.

“Jerry loves to be outside, that’s just what he does,” Ann said. “He loves his land. By bringing [the produce to JFS], it reaches people who need it. We are grateful it’s here and convenient.”

Dream it, do it … a new Toledo tradition

By Lauren Sachs Calling all innovative thinkers and enthusiastic movers and shakers! As you may have already heard, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s (JFGT) Department of Jewish Programs (DJP), in partnership with the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation (TJCF), has an exciting opportunity for emerging leaders, thinkers and visionaries in the Toledo Jewish community.

The idea behind the newly launched micro-grant program is to utilize the great minds in our community to envision and create new and innovative Jewish experiences and programs in Toledo. Interested community members can submit their ideas and receive a portion of $10,000 in grant money that has been generously made available by TJCF to help make the ideas a reality. While the Federation is looking to support creative ideas, it also hopes to hone leadership skills by having grant recipients take the lead in executing their ideas, along with support and consultation from DJP staff and board members. Any member of the Toledo Jewish community may apply for a micro-grant.

While the micro-grant concept is new to the greater Toledo Jewish community, this model of discovering and developing inspirational Jewish experiences has been tested in other Jewish communities across the country and even globally. Specifically, the Schusterman #MakeItHappen Micro-Grants Initiative (part of a collaboration between the San Francisco Bay Area Federation and

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the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Philanthropic Network) has already supported innovation in their community by selecting and funding 10 projects at $1,000 each in the Bay Area.

One example of the selected projects is the Pay-it-Forward/Shabbat Dinner concept

by Benjamin Abram of San Francisco. After Mr. Abram was convinced by a friend to co-host a Shabbat dinner at his home, he has been hosting regular Shabbat dinners; he said he feels that he “would never have thought to perform the mitzvah of sanctifying the Sabbath in this way” without his friend’s encouragement. Mr. Abram received a #MakeItHappen grant to encourage eight other people to host Shabbat dinners for their first time.

A second example of a #MakeItHappen project comes from Moshe Langer, also from San Francisco. Mr. Langer proposed a “San Francisco Jewish History Tour aboard the Mitzvah Cable Car,” in which local Jews and groups from Jewish organizations could take a tour and hear the story of how Jews have been an integral part of that city’s history and success.

With your help and funds from the Dream It, Do It project, now is the time for Toledo to forge its own creative Jewish future. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how you can be a part of making a new Toledo tradition for the Jewish community of greater Toledo, please contact Arleen Levine, TJCF Director, at 419-724-0355 or arleen@JewishToledo.org.

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Sukkot story time During Sukkot last month, several Jewish Toledo families came to the Federation for a pre-bedtime story book session. It was too wet outside to read in the Sukkah, so the group stayed warm and cozy in Miss

Sherry's office.

Stay tuned for many more family events to come, or contact Sherry Majewski for more information at 419-7240386 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org.

PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

Abby and Logan Schwartz, Tobi Kipling and Shoshana Feldman, and Erin Glatter and Lila Marcovitch

Mark and Max Greenblatt

Shoshana Feldman

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Families have a sweet time at Rosh HaShanah in a Box Just in time for the New Year, nearly 40 community members came together at the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo for Rosh HaShanah in a Box. The families took part in fun crafts (like converting mustard bottles into bumble bee-shaped honey containers!) and enjoyed a sweet snack of apples and honey.

For more information about upcoming events for the entire family, see your monthly Toledo Jewish News or contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org.

Harlie Kerper and Becca Weingarden

Avi Green

Gabe and Tamara Green

Mira Weingarden, Max Greenblatt, Becca Weingarden and Ellery Freed

Julia Rhodes and Joey Kerper

Cayden Greenblatt

Zoë Thaler

Skylar and Allison Sachs

David and Madelyn Freed

Holden Fine

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Avi Green, Noah Goldstein and Abby Goldstein

Josh Corman

Eli Barr and Max Rhodes

Rabbi Yossi Shemtov

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Dr. Bazer presents: Toledo Reads: President Richard Nixon 1 p.m. | Leonard Lounge/Patio

Fugitive Colors

by Lisa Barr 7:30 p.m.

Registry Bistro

Young Jewish Toledo: Hebrew Happy Hour 6 p.m.

5th Street Pub, Perrysburg Book Festival: Wrestling with Yoga

by Shelly Dembe 7 p.m.

Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Knish by Laura Silver Pedicure Evening Veteran's Day Observance From Scratch

Book Festival (Youth/Families) Heidi Smith Hyde, Norman H. Finkelstein and Madcap Puppets 10:30 a.m.

Temple Shomer Emunim

1 p.m. | Senior Adult Center Book Festival: An American Caddie in St. Andrews by Oliver Horovitz 7 p.m.

Highland Meadows Golf Club Seniors: Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash 1 p.m.

Senior Adult Center

by Allen Salkin 7 p.m.

Sam Okun Produce Co.

Noon Congregation B'nai Israel Community: Hillel Anniversary Shabbat 5:30 p.m.

Hillel House

6:30 p.m.

Sandals Nail & Spa

Seniors: Young Jewish Toledo: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Annual Thanksgiving Monet &

Club 6,7,8: Laser Tag 2 p.m. | Hero's Toledo

Celebration - Turkey Dinner 5 p.m.

Senior Adult Center

Manischewitz 7 p.m.

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Calling all moms and daughters of any age! You deserve to be pampered! Come and have a pedicure and a nosh. You can visit, read or whatever your heart desires while you get your service. This is about relaxing and pampering you!

RSVP to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org by Monday, November 3. Space for service is limited. Walk-ins may attend but cannot be guaranteed a service. Visting and nosh guaranteed for all.

This event is for families with children 8 years old and under. There is no charge to attend, but please bring a canned item for Jewish Family Service.

Join us as we enjoy delicious food, visit with friends, take part in a craft, laugh and have lots of fun. A main course and drinks will be provided.

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