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Wishing you Peace & a meaningful Page 4
JFGT Major Donors honored at annual dinner
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Jewish Toledo supports Israel
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Pizza, pajamas and PJ Library®
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Monday, October 13 7 p.m. Jewish Federation Romanoff Patio/ Leonard Lounge It’s back! Come and get your roll on. Join other Young Jewish Toledoans for a night of sushi and sake in a Sukkah! Cost includes sushi-making demo, sushi dinner, drinks and more! RSVP to Julie Szyskowski at 419-724-0368 or julie@JewishToledo.org.
Programs especially for post college to young families.
Hebrew Happy Hours
Wind down your work day with other young Jewish professionals from around Toledo. Join Y.J.T. for a drink and a good time. Hebrew Happy Hours start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Thursday, October 2 Treo, 5703 Main St., Sylvania • Thursday, November 6 5th Street Pub, 105 W. 5th Street, Perrysburg • Thursday, December 4 Fusion Bistro, 3136 Markway Road, Toledo
Sushi in the Sukkah
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Monday, October 13 7 p.m. Jewish Federation Romanoff Patio/ Toledo Leonard Lounge - 6465 Sylvania Avenue Registration by October 3: $18 per person Registration from October 4-15: $25 per person It's back! Come and get your roll on. Join other Young Jewish Toledoans for a night of sushi and sake in a Sukkah! Cost includes sushi-making demo, sushi dinner, drinks and more! RSVP to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie @JewishToledo.org.
Registration by October 3: $18 per person Registration October 4-13: $25 per person
Monet & Manischewitz
Babies, Bibs & More…
Toddlers Too!
Story Time in the Sukkah
Tuesday, October 14 6:30 - 7 p.m. Weather providing: Sukkah between Temple Shomer Emunim and the Federation YOUR CAMPAIGN GIFTS AT WORK (if it's too cold or rainy, we will meet in Sherry’s office) Come in your pajamas with pillows and blankets to enjoy stories about Sukkot! Registration is appreciated by October 7 to to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0386. Walk-ins will be accepted, but you may want to call the day of the event to confirm in the case of unforeseen cancellation. SUPPORTED BY
Questions? Please contact Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org "Babies, Bibs & More ... Toddlers Too" events are part of the Welcome to Jewish Toledo initiative of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
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 9 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. RSVP required by Friday, December 5 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org ***SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED***
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Jewish Federation 2014 SAVE THE of Greater Toledo DATE CALENDAR
Toledo Jewish News Volume 63 No. 1 • 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
DATE EVENT
DEPARTMENT
October 2 October 6 October 7 October 12 October 13 October 14 October 14 October 23 October 26 October 30
YJT Hebrew Happy Hour: Treo Seniors: Sukkah Decorating & Nosh Lions and Pomegranates "Project Linus" volunteerism DJP Fall Festival Young Jewish Toledo Sushi in the Sukkah Seniors: Lulav & Etrog Shake with Pizza in the Hut Story Time in the Sukkah Seniors: Trip to Ashtabula County - Covered Bridges Sunday's-a-Fun Day/Kids Klub Hayride Seniors: Social Security - Updates and What You Need to Know!
DJP: Young Jewish Toledo Seniors Campaign DJP Family DJP: Young Jewish Toledo Seniors DJP Family Seniors DJP Youth Seniors
* November 6 November 6 * November 11 November 14 November 15 * November 20 November 22 November 23 November 23
Seniors: President Richard Nixon and "My Jew Boy" YJT Hebrew Happy Hour: 5th Street Pub, Perrysburg Seniors: Veteran's Day Observance Hillel Anniversary Shabbat Mother/Daughter Pedicure Evening Seniors: Thanksgiving Celebration Young Jewish Toledo: Monet & Manischewitz Young Families Potluck Club 678 Laser Tag
Seniors DJP: Young Jewish Toledo Seniors Hillel DJP Family Seniors DJP: Young Jewish Toledo DJP Family DJP Youth
December 4 December 10 December 14 December 20
YJT Hebrew Happy Hour: Fusion Bistro Seniors: Old Jews Telling Jokes at Jewish Ensemble Theatre Co., Hanukkah Palooza Young Jewish Toledo: The Book of Mormon
DJP: Young Jewish Toledo Seniors DJP Family DJP: Young Jewish Toledo
Dates are subject to change. Events will be added monthly as information becomes available. Newly added or revised event
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Hallie Freed, Program Associate 419-724-0362 | hallie@JewishToledo.org Wendy Goldstein, Director, Campaign 419-724-0360 | wendy@JewishToledo.org
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo The importance of your Campaign gift A message from Rich Rusgo, Campaign Chair
Editor’s note: Rich Rusgo, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo (JFGT) Campaign Chair, spoke September 9 at JFGT’s Major Gifts Dinner. Below is an excerpt of his speech. I am what you call a “late bloomer,” late to all of life’s “parties.” My journey to this podium today reads more from a lifetime movie, rather than a Hollywood blockbuster. A local boy that stayed local and has done well. Picture the scene: the third of four boys. Born a good four minutes before my twin brother, Rob, to Harmon and Marjory Rusgo, good Jewish parents who raised us to have an appreciation for family and community. My father was heavily involved in B’nai Israel’s Men’s Club, my mother in Hadassah. Every Friday night, we would have Shabbat dinner with my grandparents. I remember fighting about who got the last matzo ball; it was never me! My youngest years were probably like most of you in this room, attending local Hebrew school, USY events and B’nai Israel on high holidays. I grew up in the JCC basketball world from kindergarten through high school. I remember when Murray Guttman, the JCC Athletic Director, would bring in basketball players like Brian Miller and Marcus Newbern from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) to help improve the standard of Jewish Basketball in Toledo. I graduated from BGSU in 1985 with a Bachelor of Business Degree. I then pursued a Master in Business Administration from the University of Toledo. After graduation, Art, Cal and Randy Katz saw potential in me and hired me to work for Midas in their franchise office. At 26 years old, I finally felt that my formal education and education in life just started. The Katz’s taught me that, to be a good person in business, you had to lead by example and to be involved in your community. They taught me the importance of supporting Jewish causes financially. After gaining valuable experience and lessons from Midas for over 10 years, I took a risk and went to work with a friend who owned an IT consulting business. Soon after being hired, I was offered an ownership position. Fifteen years later, I am still practicing the lessons that I was taught at Midas as well as remaining committed to a stronger Toledo Jewish community. In my early 30s, I was asked by Alix Greenblatt and Fagie Benstein to join the Federation’s young leadership group. Twenty of us got to learn and experience what Federation does, both locally and internationally. I sat in a room with amazing people like Scott and Julie Kalniz. This group provided me my first clear understanding of the programs and services that our Federation offers to our community. It was a great start to what has now been
Joanie Kripke and Wendy Goldstein
Michael Nusbaum and Paul Goldner
a wonderful journey in being a volunteer in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. Thank you, Alix and Fagie, for your mentorship and support. I was inspired then about what the Federation did, and I continue to be inspired now. In fact, all of you in this room inspire the future Generations of Jews in Toledo to get involved and care about their community. However it was not until I was the tender young age of 38 that I got a call to serve on my first Federation board. Elliot Feit, who was the President of JFS at the time, asked me to serve on my first board in the Jewish community. I remember the call and the evening well. I was at home watching TV, heating up leftover Chinese food from two days prior. It was my peak of living my bachelor lifestyle. As I put down the phone, I felt for the first time that I belonged. That the community I grew up in recognized that I too could play my part in a leadership role. Jewish Family Service (JFS) was an eye-opening experience. The idea that there are Jewish families in Toledo who can’t make ends meet and depend on services like the Food Bank to survive was completely foreign to me. Last year, our Food Pantry supported 360 family units. Of that, over 12% were Jewish. Over 40 people needed our help for food last year. Forty members of OUR family called us in need, and because of your campaign gift, all of us in this room and not here this evening responded and respond every week, every holiday, every time a community member needs our services. The homemaker services JFS offers help seniors stay longer in their homes, and the Friendly Visitor program makes sure there is always someone to go over and keep them company.
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Ben Sidran, jazz pianist
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Elliot Feit and Andy Golding
Inge Horowitz and Madge Levinson
Jeff Jaffe
Gordon Hecker, Columbus Jewish Federation CEO
Rich Rusgo, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Campaign Chair
Joe Greenberg and Harley Kripke
Joel Marcovitch, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo CEO
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Paying it forward: The Ellie and Leon Williams Family Fund By Abby Hoicowitz Staff Editor/Reporter The Ellie and Leon Williams Family Fund, established in the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation in 1986, was created by Ellie and Leon with the goal of promoting intergenerational philanthropy and inspiring their children and grandchildren. “My father’s philosophy was to ‘pay it forward,’ and I want to pass that on to my children and grandchildren,” Leon said. Ellie and Leon, both Toledo natives, attended Fulton Elementary School and were married at Congregation B’nai Israel in 1964. Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, the couple is proud that they as well as both sets of their parents were married at the synagogue by Rabbi Morton Goldberg. Ellie and Leon both credit their parents and strong Jewish upbringings for giving them the desire to help others at every available opportunity. “We are both very fortunate,” Ellie said. “My parents worked long hours to provide for us.” Leon’s father, Wilfred, was just seven years old when his father died, leaving his wife, Rose, to raise five children alone. The Williams household became dependent on family and community for many necessities, which instilled in Leon the notion of philanthropy and helping those less fortunate. Wilfred received his degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and hitchhiked every weekend to Toledo to work with his younger brother at Acklin Stamping. He maintained his academic achievements as well and was invited to join the prestigious engineering society, Tau Beta Pi. He didn’t have enough money for the society’s dues and initiation fees, but his sister, Clara, put up the money for him to maintain his involvement. In 1952, Wilfred co-founded Midwest Stamping & Manufacturing Company in Bowling Green with business partner, James Robinson. Leon worked at the
Garden and delivering meals for Mobile Meals. He has also served on the board of Congregation B'nai Israel and was on the building committee planning the new Sylvania building. Ellie has been a member of the Exchange Club of West Toledo and has served on its board. For many years, she volunteered on the marketing committee of Women Blessing Women, producing many quarterly newsletters and brochures and redesigning the organization's website. Now she manages four websites for non-profits, including B'nai Israel's, and also edits and designs a newsletter and website for Operation Quiet Comfort, a national organization that provides comfort items for the Three generations of the Williams family injured military in field hospitals. Additionally, she has designed the cover of the Toledo Chapter of Hadassah bulletin company as a young man, starting from the bottom for several years. and with, he stressed, “no preferential treatment. I set “We want to have conversations with our children a good example for everyone else.” It was after Midwest and grandchildren now and pass Jewish values on to Stamping was sold (by the Baron family) that Leon and them of giving tzedakah,” Ellie said. “That resonates Ellie created their family fund. with them.” Each of the Williams’ two children (Lorin, Oak Park, Illinois, and Rachel, Farmington Hills, Michigan), seven grandchildren (Rozzie, Sam, Avi, Jared, Emily, Maya and Caleb) and two children-in-law (Nathan and Ruth) recommend charities annually that they have researched and found to be worthy of funding. Since 2008, they have each found a charity they feel is worthy of a minimum $100 donation annually and let Ellie and Leon know which they have chosen. Find out how you can earn both financial returns The charities are located internationally and unlimon your investment and you can be there for your ited by whether or not they are Jewish causes. Jewish community while providing for yourself. Federation of Greater Toledo’s grants committee reviews and approves each charity as well. In exchange for your gift to the Toledo Jewish Each member of the Williams’ legacy is deeply community, you can receive GUARANTEED involved in Jewish life and volunteerism, at their loINCOME FOR LIFE! cal congregations, Hebrew schools, Hillel and more. Leon volunteered for many years at Toledo Botanical A Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Charitable Gift Annuity offers significant tax benefits to you and your estate. As a charitable contribution, it can be a permanent legacy that allows you to be there for the Jewish community by providing education, human services and health care for those in need.
Many Happy Returns YOU don’t want to miss out on this!
Philanthropic giving doesn’t have to mean giving your money away. A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a gift to our Toledo Jewish Community Foundation and then receive a fixed income from it for life. You’ll even see tax savings! The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation would love to help you set up your Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) today! For more information please contact Arleen R. Levine, Director at 419-724-0355 or arleen@ JewishToledo.org. www.JewishToledo.org
For more information on Single Life and/or Joint Life Rates, contact Arleen R. Levine, Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, today at 419-724-0355 or arleen@Jewishtoledo.org
Single Life Rates Age 60-61 62-63 64 65 66-67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
Rate 4.4% 4.5% 4.6% 4.7% 4.8% 4.9% 5.0% 5.1% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.7% 5.8% 6.0%
Age 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90+
Rate 6.2% 6.4% 6.6% 6.8% 7.0% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6% 7.8% 8.0% 8.2% 8.4% 8.7% 9.0%
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Jewish Family Service JFS: Your resource for information and services Jewish Family Service professional social workers should be your first contact when you have an urgent question or need a service to address an immediate situation. They have a depth of knowledge about a broad array of subjects including: • Medicare benefits • Housing options • Matching individual needs with rehab/long-term care facilities • In-home services • Dementia/Alzheimer’s resources • Hospital discharge/continuity of service • Transportation • Money-saving programs for low income individuals • Community resources (Mobile Meals, veteran’s benefits, counseling, substance abuse, etc.)
Do you know someone who could benefit from what JFS offers? Here’s a partial list of our services: • Subsidized home care • In-home assessments • Advocacy for financial benefits/ medical care • Home visitation for isolated seniors • Financial assessment/budgeting • Food pantry/holiday food baskets • Volunteer support at medical appointments • Reassurance for out-of-town family concerned about a Toledo-area loved one • Geriatric consultation Please contact either Deb Damschroder, LSW, at 419-724-0405 or Liz Witter, LSW, at 419-724-0406 to obtain information and/or request an appointment.
JFS Mitzvah Baskets available The fall season is here, and now is the time to be thinking about ordering Mitzvah Baskets from Jewish Family Service for your son’s Bar Mitzvah or daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. These beautifully wrapped wicker baskets are filled with an assortment of packaged food items that represent food available in the JFS Food Pantry. The baskets are decorated with ribbons and bows in your choice of colors with balloons available upon request. Matching tent cards are also provided, which acknowledge the person making the donation and the purpose
of the event. These baskets make terrific centerpieces and greatly enhance any special occasion. They may also be used to add an extra splash for luncheons, anniversaries, weddings, birthdays or any business or social occasion. The reasonable “rental fee,” which is tax deductible, helps support the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry while helping those in our community who are in need. For more information, please contact Barbara Levison at barbara@ JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0407.
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:
• Services 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.
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Senior News 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* 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.
Seniors go kosher shopping in Detroit Last month, Jewish Toledo seniors got ready for the fall holidays as they traveled up north to One Stop Kosher Grocery Store, Zeman’s Kosher Bakery, Hillers and Harvard Row Kosher butcher shop.
Afterwards, they enjoyed a delicious lunch. For more information regarding upcoming senior programs, please contact René Rusgo at rene@JewishToledo.org or 419-531-2119.
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 dropoff 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. Please note: The Senior Center will close at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3; Wednesday, October 8; and Wednesday, October 15. The Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, October 9; Friday, October 10; Thursday, October 16; and Friday, October 17 in observance of the Jewish Holidays. 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.
Transportation for the High Holy Days If you are 60 years old or older, we can help you get to services for the High Holy Days. We offer FREE door to door service! Saturday, October 4 (Yom Kippur) Please call the Senior Center directly at 419-531-2119 to reserve your spot and advise which synagogue you wish to attend.
Toledo Zoo welcomes Jewish Toledo seniors
Local seniors came out to the Toledo Zoo last month for a full day at the Area Office on Aging's Senior Safari. The seniors received FREE admission, attended information booths specifically for them, received free health screenings, took part in wonderful entertainment and enjoyed a tasty lunch.
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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. MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sukkah Decorating & Nosh 1:30 p.m. Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road A Sukkah is a temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long festival of Sukkot. It is topped with branches and often well-decorated with everything and anything! Join us as we decorate our very own Sukkah with art, fruit, lights and more! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Lulav & Etrog Shake with Pizza in the Hut Noon – Lunch Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Learn the “shake” – how to shake your Lulav and Etrog correctly, and add a mitzvah to your day. Then join us as we have lunch in the Sukkah – another mitzvah, where we will dine on pizza, salad and dessert! Registration requested by Tuesday, October 7. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Social Security Updates and What You need to Know! Noon luncheon Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Avenue $5/person (includes lunch and presentation) Erin Thompson, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration will share with us the myths and facts concerning social security as well as an update on the status of social security – a not to be missed event supported by Jewish Senior Services! Registration & payment requested by Monday, October 27. 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 badbetween Richard Nixon and "My Jew Boy." Registration requested by Monday, October 27.
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 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.
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.
"Out and About"
Travel Opportunities for Seniors THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County 7:30 a.m.: depart Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue $55/person (includes step-on-guide, transportation, lunch and dinner) Explore the rolling hills, scenic river and woods of Ashtabula County along with its wide variety of picturesque covered bridges. Ashtabula County is Ohio's largest county and is home to America's longest and shortest covered bridges. The longest, Smolen Gulf Covered Bridge, is 613 feet long spanning the Ashtabula River. The shortest, West Liberty Street Covered Bridge, is a mere 18 feet long over Cowles Creek. We will tour some of the remaining 16 covered bridges, stop for lunch and then continue to see more bridges. The colors will be gorgeous, so bring your cameras! This trip has moderate walking/standing, and could include a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Registration and payment requested by Monday, October 6.
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, theatre ticket and dinner) 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? WISE is for YOU!! What is WISE? WISE is The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education! This six-session program celebrates healthy aging by educating older adults (55 & older) about the positive aspects of growing older, maintaining a positive attitude and developing a comprehensive plan for working with all your health care professionals. Participants gain an understanding of common aging issues so they can avoid problems associated with the interaction of over-the-counter, prescription medication, herbal remedies and alcohol while supporting their ability to make positive lifestyle choices as they age. Each session covers a new topic, such as myths around aging, positive focus, medicines and interactions, creating a health plan for managing your relationships with health care professionals, and creating goals and making the best use of your life experiences and wisdom. Participants are provided with
ample opportunity for interaction, participation and discussion. Risk factors addressed: Misuse of medications, effects of alcohol with medications, mental health Program length: six sessions of 1.5 - 2 hours each Tuesdays October 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18 & 25 10 a.m. Senior Adult Center 2700 Pelham Road No cost Registration is requested – attend one or all of the sessions! Free Refreshments and giveaways for participating in the program! This program is in collaboration with Harbor and Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County.
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More than 120 local entrepreneurs and business owners have submitted their information for the
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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.
FREE books and CDs – Are you getting YOURS? PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region. PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community will receive a highquality Jewish children’s book or CD every month, from age six months through age eight. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. PJ ABC FOOD BOOKS FOR OCTOBER ARE: Apples & Honey (ages 6 months to 2 years) Bim! Sings the Baby by Albert Whitman Bagels & Lox (ages 2 to 3) Dinosaur on Shabbat by Diane Levin Rauchwerger Challah Toast (ages 3 to 4) Lights Out Shabbat by Sarene Shulimson and Jeff Ebbeler Dates & Almonds (ages 4 to 5) The Mitzvah Magician by Linda Elovitz Marshall Egg Matza (ages 5 to 6) Jodie's First Dig by Anna Levine Falafel (ages 6 to 7) Joha Makes a Wish by Eric A. Kimmel and Omar Rayyan Gefilte Fish (ages 7 to 8) Just Stay Put by Gary Clement Hamantaschen (ages 8 and above) Lipman Pike by Richard Michelson 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.
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 Friendship Circle Volunteer Kickoff and Orientation the sibling of a child with special needs. The audience of teenagers was able to get a really good idea of what it is like to live with special needs from the variety of perspectives involved in the typical family dynamic. The panel gave tips and advice on dealing with difficult situations, and parents shared their greatest worries for their children as well as the special joys their children with special needs bring to their lives. Everyone on the panel spoke movingly about how much Friendship Circle has meant to their family. “It was a really strong emotional discussion,” said Friendship Circle Director, Mushka Shemtov. “These teenagers were hearing exactly how much they were needed and how much their volunteer hours would make a difference. It was a positive way for all of us to start our year together.”
Miranda Hupp, Carolyne Glasser, Lexi Mann and Dahlia Zack
Sam Richards and Daniel Leizerman
Josh Sherman leads a group discussion on how to make a buddy feel included and comfortable
Jolie Brochin “Friendship Circle is very important to me. Every part of it is so rewarding. I love being able to be a friend to someone in need. There is no better feeling to me than brightening someone else’s day. Friendship Circle is not only rewarding, but it is also fun and exciting. I really enjoy spending time with my Friendship Circle buddies and doing cool activities together. I can tell by the smiles on their faces that my buddies enjoy it too. “One of my buddies really loves art. I remember when we went downtown to a special art center that was filled with artwork made by people with special needs. As my buddy looked around the room, he smiled and pointed to all of his favorite pieces of artwork. ‘That’s so cool,’ he would shout as we walked past the hanging art. After we looked at all of the artwork, we got to decorate blank white scarves with watercolor paint. I watched as he carefully blended different colors together and created beautiful designs of his own. Every once in a while, he would turn to me and hand me a paintbrush. As he handed it to me, he would give me detailed descriptions of what to do. He would say, ‘Paint this part red,’ or ‘Help me blend this together.’ “He was just so passionate about his art; he knew exactly what he wanted the scarf to look like, and he made it happen all on his own. It was clear that he had a talent for art. My buddy was so proud of his creation, and so was I. When he finally finished, I asked him what he was going to do with his scarf, and he told me that he was going to give it to his mom so that she could have a pretty scarf to wear. This was extremely thoughtful of him.”
Emma Podolsky After being a part of the Friendship Circle for the past several years, I have fallen in love with the program, volunteers and our special friends. I will be serving as one of the lucky presidents of the Friendship Circle for this upcoming year. What Friendship Circle has meant to me is being able to go spend a couple hours or sometimes an entire afternoon with some of the nicest coolest and sweetest kids around. Our special friends light up my day and make me appreciate all that I have even more. They always see the glass half full instead of half empty, and they have taught be to look on the bright side of things. As president, I will be taking on leadership roles, helping (Director) Mushka plan fun and exciting programs, and working with families and their children at a closer level. Friendship Circle not only puts a smile on our special friends’ faces, but mine as wel,l and I can’t wait to have this experience as a new president!
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What do you get when you put together 50 Jewish teenagers, a delicious hot dog bar with all the trimmings, an informative and thought-provoking panel and a really fun game of Family Feud? The Friendship Circle’s Volunteer Kickoff and Orientation! After lunching on some dressed-up hot dogs with some pretty fancy toppings, returning Friendship Circle volunteers joined up with some teens new to the program to play games and learn a little bit more about children with special needs. Playing Family Feud was really fun, but the highlight of the event was the panel discussion, where one parent commented, “I have never seen 50 teens so quiet!” The discussion featured two sets of parents of children with special needs, a young adult with special needs and
Kayla Bernstein “I am currently a junior at Southview High School. I have been volunteering for Friendship Circle for three years, and it has been a very rewarding experience. It’s an amazing feeling to know that I am changing a person’s day and putting a smile on their face by being their friend. “My favorite program is ‘Friends at Home,’ because I am able to establish a connection with my special friend, and we know more and more about each other every time we hang out. I look forward to the Sunday Circles and other Friendship Circle programs because I know that I am impacting their lives by giving them something that everyone deserves to experience –friendship. “I am looking forward to being one of the Friendship Circle’s presidents this year, because I will be able to plan activities and events to help form lasting friendships between the volunteers and our special friends. I have volunteered at other organizations, and sometimes it is difficult to understand the impact of the volunteer work. However, volunteering at Friendship Circle is a completely different experience because I am able to see the tremendous impact of my friendship on our special friends through their smiles and excitement. As president, I am excited to directly contribute to these amazing experiences and friendships.”
Panel: Alison Sherman, Luke Vincent, Stacy Rapino, and Josh Sherman
Josh Sherman “Friendship Circle is awesome. To me it's about hanging out with really cool people. Whenever I go to a Friendship Circle event, I know it's going to be a blast. I especially enjoy the friends at home program. Once a week I get to hang with a really fun guy and we have a blast!”
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BGSU Hillel back for jam packed fall semester By Alicia Ostrow and Danielle Mormol September 2014 brought in the beginning of the academic year, and BGSU Hillel’s welcome week was jam packed with events. Our first event was a Welcome Back Pizza Party, where the board greeted both new and returning students in the Union Oval. Throughout the week, many events were held to bring in the new school year and welcome our students back to campus.
On Tuesday, Hillel members stopped by Starbucks to meet our new Jewish Student Life Coordinator, Sarah Kuljian. Students can stop by Starbucks every Tuesday this year to hang out with Sarah and grab coffee between classes. On Wednesday, we had Hummus Happy Hour, which was so successful that we ran out of hummus within an hour! Our Tie Dye event on Thursday was a huge hit and everyone left with a new, colorful
Hillel shirt. Shabbat Dinners were held during the first few weeks as well, including a Welcome Back Shabbat. Our outreach coordinators (the two of us and Matthew Snider) are working hard this year to keep old relationships and create new ones with Hillel students. Our second Shabbat was held at Myles Dairy Queen where we escaped the heat and celebrated Shabbat together with some yummy dessert.
We’re also happy to announce that this is the first year we will be involved with co-ed softball intramurals. The Matzah Ballers will be a fun way for our members to bond and will hopefully contribute to a bigger BGSU Hillel family. Our goal for this semester is to plan more creative and fun events that will lead to greater student involvement in Hillel. We’re looking forward to this challenge and can’t wait to see our progress!
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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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.
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P2G Artist-in-Residence brings Israel to Toledo Mercé L. Culp, UrbanDigitz owner/ artist and Partnership2Gether Artist-inResidence (AIR) 2013, recently finished her post-Israel project, a 18-foot by 25-foot mural located on an abandoned building at 18th Street and Madison Avenue. The mural features an activism theme (complementing the rest of the murals on the building), and, Mercé explained, is “one big handshake from the United States to Israel.” “Uptown has created a beautiful community park next to this building,” she added. “These murals were painted by a
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total of about 12 local artists.” The artists were selected from a group of submissions to the Arts Commission in Toledo. “Eighteen months built up to a release to begin beautifying these blank building walls,” Mercé added. “In a total of 24 hours spent, a sketch turned into a big reality … Special thanks go to the Arts Commission for this opportunity and to community mural organizer/advocate Rachel Richardson to carve out a meaningful creative path for local artists.”
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repurpose pro ject 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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Toledo Board of Jewish Education We believe ... The more hands-on experiences children have, the more curious and capable they become and, best of all, the more joy they feel at learning.
Pictured: Mendel Matusof
And so ... at Gan Yeladim, we are intentional in providing a learning environment rich in materials, experiences and interactions.
We specialize in happy children. For more information about Gan Yeladim Preschool, please call Morah Raizel at 419-344-9142 or email morahraizel@gmail.com.
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Temple Shomer Emunim
Congregation B'nai Israel
High Holiday Schedule YOM KIPPUR Friday, October 3 Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m. Candlelighting: 6:56 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 Morning service: 9 a.m. Family service: 10:30 a.m. Yizkor: 11 a.m. Mincha: 4:45 p.m. Neila: 6 p.m. Break Fast: 7:53 p.m. EREV SUKKOT Wednesday, October 8 Service and dinner: 6 p.m. RSVP for the Sukkot Dinner by October 1 Candlelighting: 6:47 p.m. SUKKOT (first day) Thursday, October 9 Service: 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Maariv: 6 p.m. Candlelighting: 7:45 p.m. Babysitting available during High Holiday services, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for infants - four-year-olds (children must be pre-registered). The cost is $5 per child per day. Call 419-517-8400 or email mcarr@ cbitoledo.org to register.
SUKKOT (second day) Friday, October 10 Service: 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 p.m. Candlelighting: 6:44 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Service: 9:30 a.m. Mincha: 1 p.m. SHEMINI ATZERET/ SIMCHAT TORAH Wednesday, October 15 Erev Shemini Atzeret Service: 6 p.m. Candlelighting: 6:37 p.m. Thursday, October 16 Service including Yizkor: 9:30 a.m. Mincha & Gala Simchat Torah Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Candlelighting: 7:35 p.m. Friday, October 17 Simchat Torah service: 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 6 p.m. Candlelighting: 6:34 p.m. Saturday, October 18 Service: 9:30 a.m. Mincha: 1 p.m. Rabbi Miller will be with us
B'nai Israel Break the Fast
Yom Kippur, Saturday , October 4 Immediately following Neilah service RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Menu includes: Hot dish, salad, tuna, soup, lox, bagels, cream cheese, fruit, veggies, egg salad, desserts
$18 adults $9 children ages 3-12 Children 2 and under: no charge Open to everyone. Your check is your reservation. Please send to the B'nai Israel office, by September 29. If you have any questions, please call the office at 419-517-8400.
Classes with the clergy starting Monday, October 27 7 – 8 p.m. Learn Tefilin Torah and Haftorah chanting No charge RSVP required by Monday, October 20 Contact Hazzan Lichterman for more information at 419-517-8400 or ilichterman@cbitoledo.org.
Tot Shabbat
Join us for songs, stories, play, friends and Shabbat joy
Save the dates for upcoming Tot Shabbats: November 8, January 10, March 14, May 2 11:15 a.m. – noon Designed for parents with infants to 5-year-old children Kiddush lunch to follow for all Let us know if you plan to attend! Call Michelle at 419-517-8400 or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org.
Simchat Torah Celebration
Thursday, October 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary Join our religious school and USY’ers for an Ice Cream Social with dancing, candy, a Torah Roll, Ruach and more. Wear your funky hat!
Sukkot Dinner
Organized by Sisterhood 2.0 Join us Wednesday, October 8 for a 6 p.m. service followed by a festive holiday kiddush and dinner in our beautiful Sukkah. Program and dinner provided by USY and religious school. No cost. Menu includes spaghetti, soup, salad and dessert. RSVP by Wednesday, October 1 to the office at 419517-8400 or mcarr@cbitoledo.org.
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(Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program) Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events Beginning October 22 B’nai Israel Library Wednesdays, 1 – 2 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME No charge
Torah Tot Class
B'nai Israel is very pleased to offer a twoyear-old class, two times per month at CBI from 9:30 a.m. - noon. Next sessions: October 13 and 27.
Shabbat Luck
Friday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. You are invited to observe Shabbat with a potluck dinner. Members of our congregation will simultaneously host a Shabbat dinner in their homes. The main dish will be provided, and guests will be asked to bring an assigned item such as a salad, challah, wine, or dessert. Bring your family, friends, and prospective members! You may choose a home or be assigned a home. We will try to accommodate special requests such as Kashruth, animal-free homes, homes with your friends, etc. RSVP by October 31 to Fran Weinblatt at fweinblatt@gmail.com or 419-290-9697. Please be sure to include your contact information and the number of people in your group. We look forward to joining you at this special Shabbat dinner!
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Congregation Etz Chayim Sisterhood News
A tremendous amount of thanks goes out to all the men and women who made the joint rummage sale with B'nai Israel an overwhelming success. It is truly amazing to see the camaraderie among all the men and women. The rummage sale committee will keep everyone informed of the future plans for another rummage sale. Come one, come all to our opening program for the year. The Sisterhood and Men’s Club are joining together to sponsor a delicious Sukkot dinner. This will be held on Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served in the sukkah followed by a delicious meal in the Social Hall. The price is $10 per adult. Children ages 5-8 are $5. Children under 5 years of age are free. Rabbi Evan and Rebbetzin Kerry Rubin will be speaking at the dinner. Call the Etz Chayim office with your reservation. Sisterhood and Men’s Club dues can also be paid at the door.
Gala Weekend to celebrate Etz Chayim's 40th anniversary
Congregation Etz Chayim is planning a gala weekend, November 8 and 9, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. A delicious kiddush luncheon will be held following Shabbat services on Saturday, November 8. Services will honor the incoming officers to the Board of Trustees as well as members of the Board. On Saturday evening, there will be a dessert reception and a concert following featuring the band “Swingmania.” The concert will include music from the Big Band era, jazz and many oldies. Sunday evening will include the installation of the new members of the Board as well as honoring Marcia Grossman with the Morris Lubitsky Memorial Award for her dedication to the synagogue as well as Rochelle Black and Robert Lichtenstein for their service to the synagogue. In addition, Rabbi Evan Rubin will be formally installed as the Rabbi of Etz Chayim. Invitations will be sent out to synagogue members, but anyone from the community is invited to attend all or part of the weekend. You may call the synagogue office at 419473-2401 for further information.
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Men's Club
The Etz Chayim Men’s Club is pleased to be joining with the ladies of the Sisterhood in the Opening Meeting Sukkot Dinner. Be sure to make your reservations early by calling the synagogue office. The next meeting of the Men’s Club will take place on Sunday, October 19 at 11 a.m. All men are invited to attend.
Ohr Chadash Religious School The year 5775 begins. Our dedicated teachers, Rabbi Rubin, Megan Vandyke, Gina Black, Sharon Lapitsky and Cindy Becker offer creative and engaging lessons and activities for the children. October offers special holiday programs. The Etz Chayim Tashlich service will be at Olander Park on Sunday, October 5. Everyone is invited! Meet in the park at 10 a.m. Our fun-filled Sukkah hop is scheduled for October 12. The hop will begin in the synagogue sukkah with an activity and then proceed to others. The oldest students will be joining the students from the Temple and B’nai Israel for a trip to the Cherry Street Mission on October 12. OCTOBER CALENDAR Sunday Classes October 5: Tashlich-Olander Park October 12: Sukkah Hop/Cherry Street Mission October 19 & 26: Class Tuesday/Thursday Classes October 2 & 7: Class October 9: No Class October 14: Class October 16: No Class October 21 & 23 & 28 & 30: Class
Sukkot/Simchat Torah Schedule WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Erev Sukkot: 6:45 a.m. 6:45 p.m.: Mincha 7:05 p.m.: Ma’ariv 6:46 p.m.: Candlelighting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Sukkot: 9 a.m. 6:45 p.m.: Mincha 7:05 p.m.: Ma’ariv 7:44 p.m.: Candlelighting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Sukkot: 9 a.m. 6:45 p.m.: Mincha 7:05 p.m.: Ma’ariv 6:43 p.m.: Candlelighting SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Chol Hamoed: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.: Mincha 7:41 p.m.: Havdalah SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Chol Hamoed: 8:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Chol Hamoed: 6:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Chol Hamoed: 6:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Hoshana Rabbah: 6 a.m 6:35 p.m.: Mincha 6:55 p.m.: Ma’ariv 6:35 p.m.: Candlelighting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Shemini Atzeret: 9 a.m. Yizkor: 11 a.m. 6:35 p.m.: Mincha 6:55 p.m.: Ma’ariv Hakofos: 7:25 p.m. 7:33 p.m. Candlelighting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Simchat Torah: 9 a.m. 6:35 p.m.: Mincha 6:55 p.m.: Ma’ariv 6:32 p.m.: Candlelighting
Book Club
The next meeting of the Etz Chayim Book Club will be on Monday, October 20 at 1 p.m. The book being reviewed is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philip Sendker. Sharon Ravin will be the reviewer. Everyone is invited to attend.
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We take care of those that we do not know, because it is the right thing to do. It is the Jewish thing to do. Another life changing moment for me was eight years ago; I got married for the first time to my wonderful wife René. Her passion and dedication for Jewish programming helped teach me the importance of Jewish education. When I married René, I became a first-time father. My stepchildren, Zoe and Ben, were seven and nine at the time, and I have watched with pride their evolution in the Jewish community, taking on leadership roles locally and globally in USY and BBYO. I was so excited to have René as my wife. It was a huge bonus for me to be a father figure to Zoe and Ben, however, the roller coaster of emotions with the prospect of raising Zoe and Ben as my own were immense. Would they listen to me if I told them to go to bed? Would they come to me when they needed help? Would they ever tell me that they love me? When I look at all of you and talk about how your campaign dollars are critical in supporting the preschool and the children of this community and then stand here tonight to ask you to dig a little deeper with your donations, it comes naturally to me. You see, I know what it means to ask you to take care of kids that you do not know. When it comes to caring for our community we are all parents and step parents. My Jewish journey continues to evolve every day. Most recently, I chose to go on the Jewish Federation of North America’s Campaign mission [to Greece and Israel] to see where our overseas allocation, as part of your campaign, gift goes. It was a humbling experience. This year, the trip looked at how our dollars are used to fight anti-Semitism, boost Jewish education and take care of the Jewish elderly in Greece, a country in which (according to a recent survey from the ADL) 69% of the people hold anti-Semitic views. Athens was a city that had 65,000 Jews and over 120 synagogues before the Holocaust. Today, 3,000 Jews call Athens home, and there is only one synagogue. Seeing the Athens Holocaust Memorial park vandalized was a sad reminder of how the past has the potential to repeat itself if we do not speak up. Seventy-five percent of all Jewish children in Athens attend the one Jewish day school in the city that also serves as its JCC. Overnight, it lost its endowment and could no longer afford to be open. It is because of your gift to our campaign that the school remains open and is a safe space to go to if you are Jewish. During our school visit, we were treated to the children performing various Hebrew songs and Israeli dancing. Their faces beamed with Jewish pride. As I watched, I thought about my own kids and the pride they feel when they do Jewish things. I finally understood what it meant to be part of a global Jewish community. After Greece, our next stop was Israel. I couldn’t believe that at 51 I was about to go to Israel for my first time. The anticipation before the trip was intense, and with the rocket fire from Gaza increasing by the day, some might have said that going to Israel then was not the right time; but I thought it was. Just before the plane touched down, the rabbi on the trip came over to my seat and gave me a blessing on it being my first time to Israel. He wished me strength and courage. As the plane landed, we cheered, we clapped and we sung, because we were free to be Jews in a Jewish land. We were home. Just as when I first was exposed to people in
our community that needed our help locally to make ends meet, I was just as moved to see how our campaign dollars are helping to take care of some of the 1.8 million men, women and children who live below the poverty line in Israel. The gap between the rich and poor in Israel has never been wider. The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) uses our campaign contributions to fund a program called STRIVE. Some 750,000 Israelis live outside the workforce; two-thirds of them are young adults. For these young Israelis, meaningful employment with a living wage salary is the only guaranteed path to self-reliance and financial security. Everywhere we went in Israel, people couldn’t help but thank us for being there. The joy of seeing us was as genuine as their warm welcome. I had so many emotions on the trip. From watching the Iron Dome in action, to touching the stones of the Kotel, to having seconds to run to a bomb shelter. We all remember, with horror and outrage, the story of the three missing Israel boys that were brutally killed by Hamas. We heard from one of the boys’ fathers about his anguish and pain on losing his son. It will be a moment that will stay with me forever. My heart was torn apart. As I sat there and listened to this broken father, I couldn’t help but think what I would say if it was my son, Ben. It put so many things in perspective. Our unwavering support for Israel in Toledo is incredible and should make us all proud. Showing up to events such as [last month’s] amazing Israel solidarity program, as well as supporting the emergency Israel campaign, attending memorial services and allocating campaign dollars to support our partnership region helps Israel more than any story I could tell you. Lions of Judah, Pomegranates, Maimonides Society (healthcare professionals) members, Cardozo Society (attorneys) members, women’s and men’s groups, Young Jewish Professionals, seniors and young families all help bring our community together professionally and philanthropically. I stand before you tonight in the role of Campaign Chair asking you for your gift. Your donations help provide a safe space for our most vulnerable, educate our precious children, provide opportunities for young couples to meet, stand up for Israel, take care of our seniors and so much more. Our last campaign ended with the first positive increase in our community in seven years, with more donors than in previous years. I am honored and privileged to kick off the 2015 Annual campaign with Wendy Goldstein, our Campaign Director. Over the past year, Wendy has inspired me and mentored me and for that, I deeply thank you. Tonight, I want you to consider an increase in your gift because we can do more if you give more. The year ahead is an exciting one. We have plans to aggressively market ourselves to young Jewish families in other communities. We are going to be expanding our senior programs and trips. We will be increasing our outreach to parents with young children. We will continue to take care of anyone that needs us. We are the tip of the spear in fighting for the needs of our community. It is us that will help answer the call for our future. Thank you. Please contact Wendy Goldstein at 419724-0360 or wendy@JewishToledo.org to discuss your pledge.
Organizations/Local News
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Hadassah Dr. David Zack to speak at Hadassah Opening Honor Roll Meeting T h e To l e d o Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual opening fall meeting on Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at the Vera & Leo Sekach Community Service Building on the Jewish Federation campus. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Zack, who will speak about G I Jew, Gastrointestinal Diseases of the Jewish People. Dr. Zack is a gastroenterologist in Toledo and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his internship at Grandview Hospital, completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is also a Fellow (FACG) of the American College of Gastroenterology. The October meeting will launch Hadassah’s annual Honor Roll Campaign. Members can turn in their pledge cards, which will be mailed with the October bulletin. Pledges can be paid at the meeting or by mail. Refreshments will be served. Transportation will be provided if needed. ************* The New Year is here, with its call for reflection on the year past and hope for the coming year. As we usher out 5774, it carries with it the bitter memory of so many lost trying to defend the right of Israel to live in peace and security. We all pray that 5775 will see a lasting peace, in Israel and around the world. A few days after Hadassah’s National Convention ended, National President Marcie Natan led a solidarity trip to Israel. In 2.5 days, they visited wounded soldiers and their families at Hadassah Hospital, comforted children in Sderot
Submitted by Hindea Markowicz and met with the new President of Israel, Reuven “Ruby” Rivlin. How proud we are that Hadassah was ready to help in every way. Hadassah’s Youth Aliyah villages took in at least 50 families who needed refuge from Hamas rocket fire. Hadassah’s hospitals on Mount Scopus and at Ein Kerem treated severe casualties, both soldiers and civilians. Although many doctors and nurses, administrators, ancillary workers and/or their spouses were called up to serve in the IDF, the remaining staff pulled together to care for all who came through our doors. More than 1,500 Young Judaea summer program participants – from Machon and Nitzachon for teens, to Taglit-Birthright Israel and Amirim for young adults – experienced a summer in Israel unlike any other. When rockets began to fall on Israel, Young Judaea immediately sprang into action – not only to protect our young people from harm, but to do everything possible to ensure a meaningful and educational trip on par with the high-quality programming that has defined Young Judaea for generations. No group was sent home. Rosh HaShanah is often referred to as the “birthday of the world.” Israel’s birthday in 1948 was marked by a declaration of war by all its surrounding Arab neighbors. In the following 66 years, peace has come and gone, come and gone again. Israel and Hadassah must be prepared to deal with both conflict and peace. The terrorists of Hamas in Gaza have put a terrible burden on our hospitals, where doctors and nurses must be ready to receive wounded civilians and soldiers every day. Just before the August 5 truce, there were three terrorist attacks in Jerusalem. A soldier was shot by a terrorist on a motor bike, a pedestrian was killed and five people wounded by a terrorist who commandeered a bulldozer and overturned a city bus, and a security guard was stabbed by a Palestinian terrorist at a settlement entrance just outside Jerusalem. By the time you read this message, there may have been more incidents. When you acknowledge an act of goodness, you say, “thank you.” I ask you to thank Congress for supporting Iron Dome funding and urge their continued and unwavering support for
Israel. The United States must lead the international community in advocating for the demilitarization of Gaza and Israel’s right to sovereignty, security and self-defense. Take action today. Visit the National Action Center at Hadassah.org, which has all the details plus letters you can send directly to Congress online. By sending these letters, you can help make a huge impact in support of Israel. ************* Have you ever wondered how to state what Hadassah does? Hadassah’s vision is of a world where our Jewish values in action create strong community and an enduring Israel. Hadassah’s promise is to connect and empower Jewish women to effect change. Hadassah’s three pillars are: empower women to advocate, build strong leadership and community and advance health and well-being. Supporting all of these pillars are love of Judaism and Zionism. Please invite a non-member friend to join you in the powerful sisterhood of Hadassah. ************* Just two months after Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Euro league basketball championship, Israel’s men’s national lacrosse team appeared in July’s World Lacrosse Championship games. They beat Sweden, Slovakia, Korea, Ireland and Germany, but lost to Australia 9-8 in the quarterfinal round. Vermont native Noach Miller said, “Every time we step on the field, we represent something bigger than just a lacrosse team … Lacrosse is our way to give back to [Israel] now.” When LeBron James returns to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he will be coached by David Blatt, who coached the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team to victory over Real Madrid in Euro league play. Blatt also coached the Russian national basketball team to a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics. ************* 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 419-841-4936 and/or Yvette Levin at 419-536-1703. Jan Weaver is taking orders for the 2013 Mahjong 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.
Do you know a young professional or entrepreneur who deserves to be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Toledo Jewish News? Contact Abby Hoicowitz at 419-724-0363 or abby@JewishToledo.org
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Local News S'machot
B'nai Mitzvah
W e Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah
Kyle and Abby Schwartz welcomed Logan Michael Schwartz on August 16. He weighed 7lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Paulette Sherline and Larry and Glenda Schwartz.
Alexa Maya Gudelman, daughter of Barry and Debbi Gudelman and sister to Isaac, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 25 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Alexa is the granddaughter of Fanny and the late Norman Gudelman, and Marcia and Bill Zimmerman. Alexa is a seventh grade Honors Student and cheerleader at Timberstone Junior High. She is also a member of the High Voltage Dance Company at Daryl Jervis Dance Studio, where she has danced since the age of 2-1/2. Alexa is looking forward to sharing her special day with all her friends and family.
Wishing our mother, Gloria Goldberg a Happy 90th Birthday and many more!! - Sandy and Marvin
Evan and Rachel Lazear welcomed their baby girl, Claire Jane into the world on June 20th at 5:23pm. Claire Jane is named after her maternal great-great grandmother, the late Claire Thal, and paternal great grandmother, Jane Kern of Cincinnati. Great grandparents Bill and Barbara Manley and Jane Kern as well as grandparents David and Lisa Cowell and Joe and Karyn Lazear (Cincinnati) couldn’t be more excited about this new addition to the family.
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Our Newest B’nai Tzedek Student
Kayla Bernstein We are thrilled to welcome Kayla Bernstein to our family of B’nai Tzedek Philanthropic Fund Holders. Kayla attends Southview High School, where she is involved in varsity tennis, science Olympiad, student government and communications committee for Dance for a Chance. She enjoys playing piano and tennis. She is involved in Friendship Circle and is the Friendship Circle President in 2014. She is also involved in USY and BBYO. Kayla and her family are members of Congregation B’nai Israel. When asked why she established a B’nai Tzedek Fund, Kayla replied, “I established a B’nai Tzedek Fund because I want to give back to the community and contribute to Jewish charities in order to help others." We hope that the examples set by our B’nai Tzedek fundholders will inspire and encourage many other young adults to come forward and establish their own 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. Visit www.JewishToledo.org (Toledo Jewish Community Foundation link) or contact Sherry Majewski at (419) 7240386 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org for more information.
Abigail Rose Kalniz will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on October 11 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Abby is the daughter of Julie and Scott Kalniz and the sister of Samuel and Zachary. She is the Granddaughter of Joey Laidman of Cleveland and the late Barry Laidman and Sharon and Tom Kalniz of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Toledo. Abby is a seventh grader this year at Timberstone Junior High. She spends all of her free time horseback riding in the Michigan Hunter Jumper Association and traveling to horse shows. Abby also has a pet-sitting business and a cake-making business. Abby is looking forward to celebrating with her family and friends.
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Local News 'Young Adventurers' kick off new program On a beautiful fall afternoon, several pre-K through first grade children came together for the very first Young Adventurers event. The group started with a little story and then moved onto crafts. The kids had so much fun being creative and talking to each other about their ideas. A light nosh was served to keep the “creative” tummies full. If you are interested in more information about Young Adventurers, please contact Sherry Majewski at 419-7240386 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org.
Pizza, pajamas and PJ Library® Nearly 40 community members came out last month (despite pouring rain) to take part in PJ Story Time at the Federation. We had a wonderful time eating pizza, playing with friends and listening to a bunch
of fun stories! Stay tuned for many more family events to come, or contact Sherry Majewski for more information 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.
Kyle and Logan Schwartz
Abby and Harry Heuerman
Myles Freed
Noah and Abby Goldstein
Abby Goldstein
Gabe Green Max, Julia and Megan Rhodes and Gabe Green
Max Greenblatt and Josh Kerper
Joel Marcovitch, Erin Glatter and their daughter, Lila
Penina Rubin
Shoshana Feldman Brynn Majewski
Max Rhodes
Josh Kerper (and his reflection)
Layken and Jeff Heuerman
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Calendar
October 2014 Sunday
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Young Jewish Toledo: KOL NIDRE YOM KIPPUR 1 2 3 4 Hebrew Happy Hour Federation offices Note: All dates, times and
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Seniors: Lions/Pomegranates: Federation offices SUKKOT SUKKOT 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sukkah Decorating & Project Linus close at 1:30 p.m. Federation offices closed Federation offices closed Nosh 1:30 p.m. Senior Adult Center
Young Families: Fall Festival 1 p.m. Sekach Building and Romanoff Patio
volunteerism 6 p.m. Hillel House
Seniors: Young Jewish Toledo: SHEMINI SIMCHAT TORAH 17 18 Federation offices 1 2 13 14 15 16 Lulav & Etrog Shake Sushi in the Sukkah ATZERET close at 1:30 p.m. Federation offices closed 7 p.m. Romanoff Patio/ Leonard Lounge
Noon | Senior Adult Center Babies, Bibs & More ... Toddlers Too: Story Time in the Sukkah 6:30 p.m. Federation Campus
Federation offices closed
Seniors: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Day Trip: Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County 7:30 a.m. depart Federation Campus
Sunday's-A-Fun Day/ Kids Klub: Hayride 2 p.m. - Meet at Federation Campus
Seniors: 26 27 28 29 30 31 Social Security Updates and What You Need to Know! Noon Congregation B'nai Israel
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For all families with children 12 and under (older siblings welcome) Jewish Federation Campus, 6465 Sylvania Avenue
Sunday, October 12
1 p.m.: Bubble man (Sekach Building) 2 p.m.: Cooper Tom (Romanoff Patio) 3 p.m.: Ming the Magician (in the Sukkah or Sekach Building, if weather requires) Cost: $10 per family (through October 3) $15 per family (after October 3) RSVP, with payment, appreciated by October 3 to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org. Walk-ins will be accepted.
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Sunday, October 26 Erie Orchards 2 p.m.: Meet at JCC/YMCA 4 p.m.: Return to JCC/YMCA Cost: $5 per person (through October 20) $8 (after October 20) Come join us for a fun, fall hayride! Please dress appropriately to be outside. RSVP is appreciated to Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0386 or sherry@JewishToledo.org by Monday, October 20. Walk-ins will be accepted.
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Mark your calendars Celebrating 10 Years of authors!
Book Festival
2014
New name, same great events!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 TEMPLE SHOMER EMUNIM Elan, Son of Two Peoples by Heidi Smith Hyde
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 SAM OKUN PRODUCE CO. FROM SCRATCH: The Uncensored History Of The Food Network by Allen Salkin
Schools of Hope – How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education by Norman H. Finkelstein Aladdin and Friends presented by Madcap Puppets
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 HIGHLAND MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 WARD PAVILION AT WILDWOOD METROPARK Wrestling with Yoga – Journey of a Jewish Soul by Shelly Dembe
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Knish – In Search of the Jewish Soul Food by Laura Silver
An American Caddie in St. Andrews – Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course by Oliver Horovitz
*Detailed brochure to follow
Toledo Reads Wednesday, November 5 Toledo Reads is a campaign to bring members of our community together to read the same book at the same time. Read the book 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 with doorto-door 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 Stolen art, love, lust, deception, and revenge paint the pages of veteran journalist Lisa Barr’s debut novel, Fugitive Colors (Arcade). Fugitive Colors asks the reader, "How far would YOU go for your passion? Would you kill for it, steal for it or go to any length to protect it?" Hitler’s War begins with the ruthless destruction of the avantgarde, but there is one young painter
who refuses to let this happen. An accidental spy, JULIAN KLEIN, an idealistic American artist, leaves behind his religious upbringing for the artistic freedom of Paris in the early 1930s. Upon arriving in the “City of Light,” Julian meets a young German artist, FELIX VON BREDOW, whose larger-than-life personality overshadows his inferior artistic ability and the handsome and gifted artist RENE LEVI, whose colossal talent will later serve to destroy him. The trio quickly become inseparable best friends until two women get in the way: the immensely talented artist, ADRIENNE, Rene’s girlfriend with whom Julian secretly falls in love, and the stunning artist’s model CHARLOTTE, a prostitute/muse, who
manages to crumble great men. Twists and turns, destruction and obsession, loss and hope, captivate the reader on a journey from Chicago to Paris, Berlin to New York.