Toledo Jewish News October 2017 by Toledo Jewish News

Tishri/Cheshvan 5777 • October 2017

Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival November 8 - 21

Northwest Ohio

Page 10 The Active Life: Put-in-Bay

2017

13th Anniversary Edition

The 2017 Jewish Book Festival boasts nine outstanding authors presenting their works to our community, including a children's segment and a full length feature film! See page 2 for details

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Out and About trips/excursions Trips to local and regional places of interest. Put-in-Bay Stratford Shakespeare Festival Local vineyards Amish Country Live Theater Shopping

The new Jewish Living Center located on the Jewish Federation Campus at the Sekach Community Services Building offers a wide variety of healthy living choices with the active life in mind. See pages 8 and 9 for more information.

Specialty Wellness With an eye toward fun, fitness and healthy living, the JLC offers classes designed to offer you the opportunity to try something new and enhance your way of living. Posture Perfection Pelvic Floor Workout Breathe Easy Happy Feet Travel Fitness

Learning and Expressing Yourself Never stop learning or expressing yourself. Drawing and painting class: all levels

Gan Yeladim Back to Preschool

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Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival November 8 - 21, 2017 Chapter • One The OK Corral Wednesday, November 8 at 12 Noon High Noon –The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic By Glenn Frankel Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue $13: Luncheon & author presentation $30: Luncheon, author presentation and book Starring screen legend Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly in her first major movie role, High Noon is one of the best-loved and most enduring films of Hollywood’s Golden Age. It won four Academy Awards, including a best actor prize for Cooper, and became a cultural touchstone, celebrating integrity, courage and rugged individualism in the face of overwhelming odds. Yet what has been largely forgotten is that High Noon was made during the height of the Hollywood blacklist. Using newly available archival materials and interviews, Frankel tells the backstory of the making of a great American Western. Ultimately, HIGH NOON is about a small group of talented artists and the various ways each of them responded when their creative partnership was confronted by the machinery of political repression.

Special Film Viewing Special HIGH NOON Film Viewing Thursday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for the November author event with a special October viewing of the iconic 1952 Hollywood western, High Noon, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. There are two viewing times for your convenience. (1 hr. 25 min.) Free, by reservations only. Limited Seats. Leo and Vera Sekach Community Services Bldg. 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania

Chapter • Two Get Your Head in the Game Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. Up Your Game!: Skills, Tips, and Strategies to Achieve Total Sports Mastery By Gary Belsky And a conversation with Diane Larson The Blarney Event Center – 601 Monroe Street, Rear, Toledo (at the corner of Monroe Street and Huron Street) enter on Huron Street side $15: appetizer reception & author presentation $25: reception, presentaion and book Bus Service: Park at the Jewish Federation Campus. Bus departs at 6:15 p.m. Bus seating is on a first come first served basis and by reservation only. Life is a game. Former Editor in Chief of ESPN The Magazine, author Gary Belsky discusses the culture, manners and customs of sports that transcend naming your fantasy team to betting with friends, doing a flip turn to investing in memorabilia, winning at arm wrestling and so much more. With over 150 to-the-point entries, Up Your Game! will get you in the know in no time. Diane Larson co-anchors the WTVG 13abc Action News at Five, Six and Eleven along with Lee Conklin. For more than 30

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years, you’ve counted on Diane to bring you the news that affects your life, your health, your wealth, your kids and your community.

Chapter • Three Ladino, Mystery, Heroes and Criminals Sunday, November 12 JCC/YMCA Sylvania –Work Wing 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania Families are invited and encouraged to participate with their children. The community is welcome to come to any event that is of interest. Ora De Despertar- Time To Wake Up By Sarah Aroeste Pre K – 1st Grade 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Mystery of the Missing Matzah By Larry Epstein 2nd – 4th Grade 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Six-Day Hero By Tammar Stein 5th – 7th Grade 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, November 12 Congregation B’nai Israel Sanctuary 6525 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania To Look a Nazi in the Eye: A Teen’s Account of a War Criminal Trial By Kathy Kacer with Jordana Lebowitz 8th – 10th Grade & Community 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Chapter • Four Tradition, Family and the Strength of Friendship Tuesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. The Saturday Evening Girls Club By Jane Healey Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie Street, Sylvania $15: appetizer reception & author presentation $25: reception, presentation and book For four young immigrant women living in Boston’s North End in the early 1900s, escaping tradition doesn’t come easy. But at

least they have one another and the Saturday Evening Girls Club, a social potterymaking group offering respite from their hectic home lives—and hope for a better future. Ambitious Caprice dreams of opening her own hat shop, which clashes with the expectations of her Sicilian-born parents. Brilliant Ada secretly takes college classes despite the disapproval of her Russian Jewish father. Stunning Maria could marry anyone yet guards her heart to avoid the fate of her Italian Catholic mother, broken down by an alcoholic husband. And shy Thea is torn between asserting herself and embracing an antiquated Jewish tradition. The friends face family clashes and romantic entanglements, career struggles and cultural prejudice. But through their unfailing bond, forged through their weekly gathering, they’ll draw strength – and the courage to transform their immigrant stories into the American lives of their dreams.

$15: appetizer reception and author presentation $30: reception, presentation and book Two of the world’s leading experts explain the vital link between health and wealth that could add years to your life and dollars to your retirement savings. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Roizen to our community! All the money in the world doesn’t mean a thing if we can’t get out of bed. And the healthiest body in the world won’t stay that way if we’re frazzled about five figures worth of debt. TODAY Show financial expert Jean Chatzky and the Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Dr. Michael Roizen explain the vital connection between health and wealth – giving readers all the tactics, strategies, and know-how to live longer, healthier, more lucrative lives. Chatzky and Roizen provide a plan for both financial independence and biological strength with action steps to get you there.

Chapter • Five

Registration is requested for all book festival events by Monday, October 30.

Triple Threat: A musical piano savant, amazing improvisational commedian and singer Thursday, November 16 BLACK boychik: The hilarious true story of a fat, mixed–race Jew crack addict who somehow becomes a comedian. Go Figure. By Sarge 7:30 p.m. – Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The Toledo Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St. $15: dessert reception and author presentation $30: reception, presentation and book Parking: Free parking provided in Lot 6 only. Parking vouchers to be distributed during check-in at the start of the event. Bus Service: Park at the Jewish Federation Campus. Bus departs at 6:30 p.m. Bus seating is on a first come first served basis and by reservation only. Born in 1961 to an Orthodox Jewish woman and a black man, Sarge was adopted by a white Jewish couple from Long Island. As a young child Sarge began to show creative talent including piano virtuosity. But as a young adult, he battled an internal conflict about his heritage and found alcohol and drugs as a way of coping with his confusion. Ultimately, he found himself homeless and addicted on the streets of Manhattan. Getting clean and sober in 1990 would be the turning point in his life. It led to Sarge pursuing his life-long dream of getting into show business and becoming a comedian when he experienced a meteoric rise through the ranks in the ultra-competitive stand-up comedy business. He went on to blend his professional comedic chops with his knowledge of addiction and become the only nationally known entertainer to work as a counselor in rehabs with young people struggling with addiction. His birth, and then rebirth will have you laughing uproariously and then shedding a tear. A journey that is hilarious, uncanny, and truly inspiring.

1. Pick the event or events YOU want to attend! 2. Register by the registration deadline listed! 3. Call the Registration Hotline at 419-531-2119 #2 or email registration@JewishToledo.org with your payment information as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. 4. “Oy, I registered for an event and now I can’t attend!” – CALL US and let us know so we can open your spot to another community member! To learn more about an author or an event, call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification due to schedules and commitments of our authors. Refunds will be available. All featured author books will be available for sale at all book festival events in collaboration with Barnes & Noble Booksellers. *Except for the Sarge event

Chapter • Six The Doctor is in

Tuesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. Age-Proof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip By Dr. Michael Roizen and Jean Chatzky with Ted Spiker King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Sylvania

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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Operation 419: Helping Jewish Families Displaced by Hurricanes Submitted by Chad Kripke On August 26, Gregg Fleishman and his family were secure in their home in Meyerland, a largely Jewish neighborhood in Houston, ready to ride out Hurricane Harvey. Little did they know, the storm would introduce them to a horror unlike any they had ever seen. Fleishman, a third generation Houston resident, had experienced hurricanes in the past. It looked like Hurricane Harvey would be nothing more than an inconvenience. The Fleishmans lost power around 8:30 p.m. Overnight, the water started approaching their front door. By morning, it was in the house and continued to rise. With waist-deep water in his single floor house, Fleishman grew concerned. He called 911, but all circuits were busy. A concerned colleague with connections in the Coast Guard had an officer call Fleishman’s cell phone. The Coast Guard instructed him to go to his attic and grab a butcher’s knife and a fireplace poker to punch a hole into the roof for an eventual helicopter rescue. Sensing the impending danger,

Fleishman decided to evacuate his family to higher ground. A neighbor with a kayak took their cat to a nearby shelter while Fleishman and his family waded to their friend’s house a quarter mile down the street. Other area families were transported on a dump truck acting as a makeshift shuttle to the Houston Convention Center, which was transformed into a shelter. As the water started to recede, people were left with unimaginable devastation. Fleishman was fortunate enough to be able to stay with his son for a week until he found an apartment, which he is paying for out of pocket while he waits for insurance reimbursement. Fleishman is effectively paying two mortgages. His three vehicles were destroyed, requiring him to purchase two new ones. Fleishman is fearful that FEMA will classify his house as severely impacted, which will mean it will need to be completely razed and rebuilt. Piles of trash remain on his curb one month after the flood. While organized efforts to send aid to hurricane victims were being

set in motion, a group organized by Chad Kripke envisioned a different way to help: Operation 419. Operation 419 aims to bring Jewish families displaced by recent hurricanes to Toledo while their lives get put back together. Operation 419 recognizes that not everyone is as fortunate as Fleishman in the wake of the storm. Families unable to find an apartment or to afford one with no insurance reimbursement are living with relatives, in hotel rooms, or even worse, in shelters. While they may be out of harm’s way, their lives are on hold, and there is no telling when they will return to normal. Operation 419 will put families on an airplane, set them up with furnished apartments or rented houses for up to 12 months, provide them with ve-

hicles to drive, enroll their children in school, and cover any other needs they may have while they rebuild their lives. The estimated annual cost per family is approximately $50,000. The Operation 419 Fund has been established within the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation and pledges have been solicited for this great cause. In-kind donations are also necessary to make this program a success. If you are interested in pledging any money, supplies, or time toward this great mitzvah, please contact Joel Marcovitch at joel@jewishtoledo.com. Very soon, a faraway Jewish family will discover the kindness and compassion of the Toledo Jewish Community.

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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Book gift helps new families keep Jewish homes By Emily Gordon When Stacey and Harley Kripke were married in 1969, the young bride wanted to raise her family Jewishly, but she wasn’t quite sure how. Stacey had just converted to Judaism, and unlike her husband and their friends who were brought up in the Jewish faith, all of its prayers, traditions, and holidays were new to her. “I felt it was important for me to create a Jewish home, but it was not always easy to figure out all the ins-and-outs of Jewish traditions,” Stacey said. “I wanted to know the meaning of the words in the Shabbat prayer. I wanted to know how to go about making a meal on Passover. I wanted to know what to do when I had a boy, what a bris was, and how my son becomes a bar mitzvah.” Luckily, she married into a large Jewish family, whose members were happy to lend a helping hand. Sher win and Naomi Kripke, both of blessed memory, raised their sons, Harley and his brothers, Larry ( Joanie) and Bobby (Sharon), in Toledo. Harley, Stacey, and their three children enjoyed Shabbat dinner with the expansive Kripke family for decades, allowing Stacey plenty of opportunities to learn how to best carry out Jewish traditions for her family. “We were very blessed to have our family around us, but not everyone has that anymore,” she said.

With that in mind, and in honor and recognition of Sherwin and Naomi, Stacey and Harley and their siblings established the Young Couples Education Outreach project through Federation, the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, and Jewish Family Service in 2004. The YCEO project ensures young, newly engaged or married couples with a connection to Toledo’s Jewish community receive a copy of “The Jewish Home Advisor” by Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch to have as a resource for better understanding and carrying out Jewish practices, the Kripke couples wrote in their original letter to project recipients. “The Young Couples Education Outreach Program is a beautiful testament to the values and beliefs held by Sherwin Kripke, z”l, and Naomi Kripke, z”l. The Sherwin and Naomi Kripke Funds have supported so many meaningful and impactful community programs,” said Arleen R. Levine, Foundation director. Stacey, Sharon, and Joanie personally affixed bookplates to the books and included copies of the letter inside before mailing the books to young Jewish Toledo couples in and out of town, whether they had been brought up Jewish or converted. “There were a lot of layers to Judaism that I had to learn, and I also noticed a lot of my Jewish friends who had been raised in the faith didn’t fully understand why we do what we do. Sometimes, when you

grow up doing something, you don’t feel the need to dig deeper and find the meaning of things; it’s just something you do,” she said. “I felt it was extremely important for couples to ask why, and to have a tool to go to to get those answers. With the book, they won’t need to ask their rabbi if they’re too embarrassed or just don’t want to ask.” Stacey strongly believes that creating Jewish traditions in the home is what gives Jewish children a “sense of continuity,” she said, with which they are more likely to continue living Jewishly as they grow up. As young Jewish couples become more assimilated and are not surrounded by their family and traditions, there’s less and less ability to remember what words were said during what holiday and what the Jewish traditions are, she added. While they could rely on the internet for answers, this “guidebook” is easy to grab, and offers a meaningful piece of home wherever the heart is, Stacey said. “ We really made it with the thought in mind that, if a couple is having their first Passover Seder in Boise, Idaho, they might think ‘Where do I begin?’” Stacey said.

“To know you have something to go to…it’s a comfort.” Thirteen years after the Kripke couples launched their project, JFS through Federation and Foundation continues to provide that comfort to Jewish couples starting their lives together in honor of Sherwin and Naomi Kripke. The couple left their children “a rich legacy of respect and love for family, education, Jewish values and traditions. This legacy was passed down to us and we hope to continue to share it with the generations to follow,” they wrote in their letter. Nancy Newbury, director of JFS, said she is thankful to the family for sharing this legacy with the Toledo Jewish community. “We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Kripke family in providing this meaningful and useful resource to newlyweds, which can be a catalyst for creating their own rituals and traditions throughout their lives,” Newbury said. To arrange for a young, newly engaged or married couple with a connection to Toledo’s Jewish community to receive their own copy of “The Jewish Home Advisor,” please contact Newbury at 419-724-0408 or nancy@jewishtoledo.org.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GREATER TOLEDO AREA STUDENTS College Scholarships are available to Jewish students from the Greater Toledo area who will be attending colleges in Northwest Ohio. 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, director of Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, at 419-724-0355 or Arleen@ jewishtoledo.org, or Deb Damschroder, Social Worker, Jewish Family Service, at 419-724-0405 or Deb@jewishtoledo.org.

Headed south for the winter? Please let us know your winter address. Contact Barb Hager at 419-724-0357 or barb@jewishtoledo.org

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In-home care through JFS is your answer! Jewish Family Service is your connection to affordable, quality care providers. Contact Deb Damschroder, LSW, 419-724-0405 *Subsidy available for up to 14 hours per week to those who qualify

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Local Concert to commemorate 79th anniversary of Kristallnacht Submitted by Hindea Markowicz On November 8, the 79th anni- concert is played as it was written, or versary of Kristallnacht will be ob- as close as it can possibly be. The conserved with the world premiere concert features two singers and a narracert of NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of tor, with Jobin playing piano. Playing the Ashes at Congregation B’nai Israel this music somewhat serves to give at 7:30 p.m. The concert, arranged by the dead the immortality they deserve, conductor and musician Sara Jobin, is she added. free and open to the public. Audience members will also hear NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the a song composed by Alec VolkovisAshes is a one-hour educational con- ki, who survived the Holocaust and is cert founded on the premise that all alive today in Israel. Recently, Volkoof humanity is one family, sharing viski played his song for community the ideal of human decency and mu- member Hedva Romanoff, who retual respect for all peoples. The pro- corded his performance. This video gram is designed to uplift the human will be shown during the concert. spirit through music and also to ed Collaborators on this project inucate all segments of society to rec- clude musicians, teachers, lawyers, and ognize and combat fascism and prej- others donating their time with the udice. The concert features music understanding that music is a univerwritten and performed in ghettos and sal language which can illuminate the concentration camps in coordination human heart and soul. with some history On Novemabout how the Hober 9, 1938, Hitlocaust developed ler used the killing and evolved. It foof a German dipcuses on German lomat in Paris as a tactics of increpretense to engage mental oppression his Nazi thugs in a of Jews and oth“spontaneous” aser target groups as sault on the Jewwell as the means ish community of by which the Nazis Germany and anconvinced the citinexed Austria. It zens of Germany was designed to Sara Jobin and occupied Eugauge how the rope to tolerate and world would reeven to participate in such heinous act to the beginning of the anti-Jewcrimes against humanity. ish campaign that we now know as Jobin, resident conductor with the Holocaust. The world merely the Toledo Symphony and associ- shrugged it off as a manifestation of ate conductor with the Toledo Opera, the usual anti-Semitism rampant in created this musical experience as a European history – not that unusual. personal project outside of her profes That night, 91 Jews were killed. sional positions. She was inspired to Thousands of synagogues and Jewish take such action after she conducted businesses were destroyed and approxthe Bach B minor Mass in Dachau, imately 20-30,000 Jewish men were just outside the concentration camp rounded up and sent to concentration memorial site, with 60 performers camps that day and the next merely from eight different countries, Jobin for being Jewish. The streets were covsaid. The concert was in memory of ered with broken glass (kristal in GerNoorunissa Inayat Khan, who gave man) from the shattered windows of her life in WWII when she was killed Jewish-owned buildings, businesses, there as a British spy. and synagogues that were vandalized “This was a powerful, really heavy and looted during the attacks. experience for me. It really leaves its This concert serves to educate imprint on your soul,” she said. “Per- people of all ages about the horrors forming the beautiful music was a of the Holocaust in a way that teachconscious effort to bring beauty to es about the past with an eye on the this place and healing to the souls present so it can never be repeated, who perished there.” Jobin said. “Never again means nev After that performance, she re- er again, not just to Jews but to anyalized that, while Bach’s music was body. It means everyone in, nobody beautiful, it was the music of Jew- out,” she said. Jobin hopes the concert ish composers written while impris- will attract attention in other commuoned in the ghettos and concentra- nities in the future. tion camps that really needed to be “I am committed to saying ‘yes’ performed. to anyone else who wants to present “Jewish composers wrote this this concert. I hope other musicians music hoping to be remembered, and and singers want to take the idea and music has an amazing ability to be a perform it themselves, and I’m happy voice from the dead that can speak to to help in any way and give them supthe living,” Jobin said. port and whatever they need to see it The music she selected for the happen,” she said.

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Jewish Living Center Learning and Expressing Yourself

Jewish Living Center Specialty Wellness These classes are designed to offer you an opportunity to try something new and enhance your way of living. We ask that you please call and register for the class or classes that you are interested in participating in at least one week prior to class. Friday, Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 1– 2 p.m.

Posture Perfection No more slumping in your seat or hunching over! Let us show you the way to properly exercise your upper back and neck area, and get those shoulders to relax and not be so stiff. We will also show you the best way to work with your lower back, pelvis and hip area. This class will include a posture evaluation, including the National Academy of Sports Medicine corrective exercise evaluation. Please wear comfortable clothing. Limited to 10 students. Friday, Nov. 10 & 17 1– 2 p.m.

Pelvic Floor Workout Many factors can cause weakened pelvic floor muscles, including a history of back pain, pregnancy, childbirth, being overweight, heavy lifting, chronic cough or sneeze, and growing older. These problems can occur when the pelvic floor muscles are stretched, weakened or are too tight. This class is for both men and women. It will teach you and give you a better understanding of the anatomy of your body. Along with learning the basic exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, as well as, other complimentary exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel to class. Monday, Oct. 23 3 – 4 p.m.

Breathe Easy Breathing is a basic human function, but not all of us breathe effectively. This class will teach us how to breathe properly to get the greatest benefit, especially during stressful times. By learning to breathe properly and understanding the basic physiology of breathing, you can reduce stress and improve your body’s overall functioning. Yoga and Tai Chi styles of breathing will be shared as well as breathing tips for those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Monday, Oct. 30 3 – 4 p.m.

Happy Feet This class will offer you a variety of exercises to specifically help you strengthen and increase your flexibility in your feet, ankles and lower legs. It will also include information about proper foot care, shoe fit, and the role feet play in balance. Monday, Nov. 6 3 – 4 p.m.

Travel Fitness Plane, train, car or boat, it doesn’t matter your mode of transportation. What does matter is that you keep moving while you are on your adventures. This class will share the importance of circulation and movement that can be done while in transit. This class will also include exercises that you can do while in your hotel room. Keeping a routine is key to staying to fit!

Our approach to aging includes the belief that you should never stop learning or expressing yourself. At the JLC, we make opportunities to do so available with our wide range of programs. WEDNESDAY 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Drawing and painting class: all levels Join Anjelika’s drawing and painting class to relax, express yourself, and see art through a new lens: your own. In this class you can work with pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylics, or oil at your own pace. Draw inspiration from a favorite photograph or something you have seen in a magazine. Anjelika is here to help you create your masterpiece, even if you don’t think you can, in this fun and casual environment. All supplies provided. Free.

To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call Emily Harel at 419-531-2119 #2 or email registration@ jewishtoledo.org. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or rene@JewishToledo.org

Connect with us on Facebook! Join the Jewish Living Center online here: facebook.com/groups/JewishLivingCenter

Saturday Morning Shabbat & High Holiday

Bus Service Did you know that the Jewish Living Center ( JLC) offers transportation for Saturday Morning Shabbat & High Holiday Services to those 60 and better? Those 60 and better may board the bus at 9:30 a.m. at Pelham Manor, and 9:35 a.m. at West Park Place and neighborhood residences. Passengers are dropped off first at Etz Chayim, then B’nai Israel or Temple Shomer Emunim and then at Chabad House. The return trip begins at 12:30 p.m., in the reverse order. We can also help congregants who need rides from their homes. Everyone is required to have a current client form on file to use this service. You must call by Friday at Noon each week to reserve your spot on the bus as seats are limited - 419-531-2119 #2. Please be sure to leave your name and phone number and which shul you want to attend. High Holiday Bus Service Offered on the following days: Sukkot Thursday, October 5 must call by Oct.2 Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Thursday, October 12 must call by Oct. 9 Departure times for High Holidays will be determined based on ridership. There is no charge for this service, which is provided through a generous grant from Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization.

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Jewish Living Center for 60 and better The Jewish Living Center (JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you places. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Vera & Leo Sekach Community Services Bldg, Jewish Family Service, 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania

Healthy Living Our approach to aging includes promoting a healthy lifestyle. By offering a series of wellness programs, the JLC helps those in our community achieve their health goals. MONDAY Check In with Us Pelham Manor 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Jewish Living Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. It doesn’t have to be a manic Monday when you come by to get your blood pressure and/or glucose checked by a registered nurse. It’s quick, painless, and keeps you on the path to good health. L’Chayim! All supplies are provided. 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late This exercise class combines great music and fun moves to give you a comprehensive workout by focusing on cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in this class. All supplies provided. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Drumming A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to upbeat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are provided. WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Ballet Ball Fusion This is a great combination class that brings together basic ballet, Tai Chi, and drumming to give you a complete and fulfilling workout unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on your stretching and breathing. FRIDAY 11 a.m. – Noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Late (see above for description) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Poker & More… Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun.

To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.

Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. Register by the registration deadline to join the fun. 1 Call us at 419-531-2119 # 2 or email Emily@JewishToledo.org with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 2 “OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. Scent-free space Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or email Rene@JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY

Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

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Active Life for 60 and Better Put-in-Bay The Cemetery Club By Emily Harel

On Sunday, September 17, through a gen-

erous gift from Joel and Linda Beren, our community gathered together to support The Village Players Theatre and our fellow community members involved in the production. Director Irina Zaurov dedicated the play to two amazing women we lost this year: Joan Katz and Miriam “Mickey” Sokobin. It was an absolutely lovely night. The theatre was intimate and the sense of community was palpable. It was so nice to see familiar faces and meet new ones while enjoying and embracing the art of theatre. The show itself was wonderful. It had everything a theatre-goer could want: dynamic characters, witty lines that made audience members laugh out loud, thoughtful moments, and tear-jerking moments. The characters, story, and depiction of the older group was original and a breath of fresh air. At the Jewish Living Center of Greater Toledo, that is how we view aging. Age is just a number, and just because one’s number is higher than it used to be does not mean that life stops. Life is about living, whether or not our loved ones are still with us. I commend the cast and crew for their efforts in making this show amazing as it was. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. What a great way to end the Jewish year and welcome in a new one. Shana Tova!

It's never too early to start thinking about those delicious latkes

Annual

Latke

Luncheon

Thursday, December 14 12 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel - 6525 Sylvania Ave. $5 per person includes lunch and entertainment Registration and payment requested by Monday, November 27.

Connect with us on Facebook! Join the Jewish Living Center online here: facebook.com/groups/JewishLivingCenter

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PJ Library Programs especially for postcollege to young families. Sushi in the Sukkah Saturday, October 14 7:30 p.m. Jewish Federation, Leonard Lounge and Patio – 6465 Sylvania Ave. $18 per person in advance/ $25 at the door – includes sushi demonstration, lots of sushi to eat, and sake tasting It’s back and better than ever! Join us for Sushi in the Sukkah and learn how to get your roll on. Study from our master sushi chef and make your own sushi, sample sake and different beers from Asia, and meet other sushi lovers. Vegetarian and fish options will be available. RSVP by Wednesday, October 11, at 12 p.m. to Colette@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0361. Please notify us of any dietary issues one week prior to the event.

Cooking with YJT – Fresh Pasta Making Thursday, November 2 6:30 p.m. Foodology – 2059 W. Laskey Rd. $20 per person by Thursday, October 19/$25 after – Includes hands on cooking and learning, tasting, drinks and to-go boxes. Spots are limited, no walk-ins If you love pasta, you've come to the right place! For this class, we will be work-

ing on some basic knife skills as well as learning how to make fresh pasta using traditional and non-traditional ingredients. Create your own signature rolls. Chef Andi Lawrence is the owner and main chef instructor at Foodology. She is a Toledo native, but went to culinary school in Pittsburgh, where she graduated from the International Culinary Institute with Le Cordon Bleu honors. After culinary school, she traveled and worked in tourist driven kitchens from the north to the south, including Mackinac Island and Savannah, Georgia. In 2002, Chef Andi moved back to Toledo and a few years later started teaching culinary classes at Owens Community College and at the Toledo Restaurant Training Center. She is currently teaching Culinary Arts at The Maritime Academy of Toledo. After years daydreaming about opening a recreational cooking school of her own, Foodology has finally turned that dream into a reality. Chef Andi brings 10+ years of experience teaching culinary arts to Foodology and looks forward to answering one of Toledo's most commonly asked questions: "Where can I take cooking classes just for fun?" RSVP to Colette@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0361 Please notify us of any dietary issues one week prior to the event

Y O U N G

Toledo

SUPPORTED BY

Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 2140. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.

YJT Trivia Night

Young Jewish Toledo Soiree

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, March 3, 2018 BOND, JAMES BOND Funded by Jack & Kathryn Gallon Educational Opportunity Fund

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PJ Library SUPPORTED BY

Preschool Co-sponsored by

Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign

s e t a d y a l P J P Gan Yeladim Tiny Treasures & PJ Library proudly present:

Fall into Hanukkah Playdates Join us for Fall into Hanukkah Playdates with Gan Yeladim Preschool and PJ Library! Playdates offer creative movement, Jewish songs, interactive and hands on activities, recipe sharing, baking, story time, snacks, and free play. Fall into Hanukkah Playdates are a great opportunity for Moms, Dads, Bubbies, Zaydes, and guardians to meet other new, young families. All classes are from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Leonard Lounge on the Federation campus (unless otherwise noted) Suggested donation - $10 per class/$60 for all 7 sessions Friday, November 3 – Shabbat Shalom! Make challah and learn new recipes. Music with Miss Megan. Friday, November 10 – Menorah and candles. Bring in one of your family's own menorahs. Friday, November 17 –Dreidels and music. Let us begin the Hanukkah fun with Hanukkah melodies and songs. Friday, December 1 – Touch and feel sensory Hanukkah activities. More Hanukkah music with Miss Megan. Friday, December 8 – Smell, taste, and share favorite Hanukkah recipes. Friday, December 15 – Hanukkah party!

To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

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Local B'nai Mitzvah

We Honor Our B'nai Mitzvah Daniel Scott Nusbaum will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 21, 2017 at Temple Shomer Emunim. Danny is the son of Jim & Sherri Nusbaum and the brother of Carly Nusbaum. He is the grandson of Anne & Terry Berk of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Jackie and the late Mel Nusbaum of Toledo. Danny attends 7th Grade at Timberstone Junior High and is a member of the 7th grade football team. He is also an avid baseball player, playing for the Sylvania Storm U13 team. His favorite summer camp is Camp Walden, where he enjoys wakeboarding and hanging out with his camp friends. Danny has recently been involved as a volunteer with the Friendship Circle. During his free time, he likes shooting hoops, playing video games, and having sleepovers

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 Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. SUPPORTED BY

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with friends. Danny is looking forward to sharing and celebrating this day with his family and friends.

Simcha Baylee Simone Mallin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Congregation B'nai Israel. Baylee is the daughter of Michael and Gabrielle Mallin, and granddaughter of Morton & Roberta Mallin of West Chester, Ohio, and Sandra Herman of Naples, Florida. She is a loving sister to Samantha and Danielle. Baylee is a 7th grader at Timberstone Junior High School where she is an A student in GATE, and a member of the school band, playing Alto Sax. In her free time, Baylee enjoys singing, acting in theatrical productions, creating comedy sketch videos for YouTube, and spending time with her friends. Baylee is stoked to reunite with her out-of-town family and friends who will come from near and far to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.

Zachary Adleman is this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival J.C. Heard National Jazz Drums Competition Winner. Adleman was one of three finalists who competed in Detroit in early August. The goal of the competition is to put a spotlight on exceptional drummers who are age 35 or younger. As the winner of the competition, he received a cash prize and a performance slot in this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend. From Montclair, New Jersey, Adleman is a junior at Michigan State University in the jazz studies program. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as other major events and venues. He has also played with jazz greats Rodney Whitaker, Randy Napoleon, and Ted Nash. Adleman is the son of Beth and Bob Adleman and the nephew of Marc and Nancy Jacobson. He is the grandson of Rénee Jacobson and the late Irving Jacobson, z”l, who served in the US Army 97th Band as a trumpet player during the Korean War.

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Temple Shomer Emunim October Worship Schedule

Family Simchat Torah Service & Brisket Dinner Wednesday, October 11th

Thursday, October 5th Sukkot Morning Service 10:30AM Friday, October 6th Consecration Service 6:30PM

5th & 6th Graders lead the service

Wednesday, October 11th Simchat Torah Service 5:00PM Followed by Brisket Dinner

Confirmation Class leads the first hakafah

Thursday, October 12th Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service 10:30AM

Consecration Please join us on Friday, October 6th at 6:30PM as the youngest members of our congregation stand under the Sukkah to mark the beginning of their formal Jewish education with a special service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.

Grades K-2nd lead us in song Activities for kids!

Friday, October 13 Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Lay-led service

October Religious School Calendar Sun. Oct. 1 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL th Wed. Oct. 4 Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. Oct. 8th Religious School 9:15AM; Temple Tots 9:30AM th Wed. Oct. 11 Hebrew School & Simchat Torah Service 5:00PM th Sun. Oct. 15 Religious School 9:15AM Wed. Oct. 18th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. Oct. 22nd Religious School 9:15AM Wed. Oct. 25th Hebrew School 4:20PM Sun. Oct. 29th Religious School 9:15AM st

Friday, October 20th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will speak Cantor Roher will also Officiate Saturday, October 21st Shabbat Service 10:30AM Bar Mitzvah of Danny Nusbaum

Followed by our Brisket & Kishke (and Chicken) Dinner Adults $12 Children 10 & Under $6 RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com by Wednesday, October 4th

Friday, October 27th Shabbat Service at 6:00PM Kabbalat Panim Liturgy Rabbi Weinstein will speak

Temple Tots “S Sukkot/Simchat Torah” Oct. 8th 9”30AM

Coffee with the Clergy Wednesday, October 18th at 11:00AM

Sukkot Dinner

Congregation B’nai Israel High Holiday Schedule SUKKOT EREV SUKKOT Wednesday, October 4 Service Sukkot Dinner Candleligh ng

5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:52 p.m.

SUKKOT ( ﬁrst day) Thursday, October 5 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Maariv 5:45 p.m. Candleligh ng 7:50 p.m.

SUKKOT (second day) Friday, October 6 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 p.m. Candleligh ng 6:49 p.m.

Shabbat, October 7

SHEMINI ATZERET

Wednesday, October 4 6:00 p.m. There is NO Charge, but please RSVP to the office at (419) 517-8400

Wednesday, October 11 Evening Service

5:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 12

CELEBRATE with CBI

Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Yizkor 10:45 a.m.

David S. Stone Religious School October 2017 Sunday 1 Wednesday 4 Sunday 8 Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Sunday 15 Wednesday 18 Sunday 22 Wednesday 25 Sunday 29

NO Religious School (RS) NO RS Sukkot Dinner RS 9:30-12:00 NO RS Simchat Torah Simchat Torah Celebration RS 9:30-12:00 7th grade field trip to cemetery RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00

BITUSY/ KADIMA SIMCHAT TORAH Thursday, October 12 Mincha 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Celebra on 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 13 Morning Service Evening Service Candleligh ng

9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:35 p.m.

Saturday, October 14

Shabbat Chol Hamoed 9:30 a.m. Holiday Ends 7:29 p.m.

Shabbat Bereishit 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Ends 7:33 p.m.

Adult Education Sunday, October 22 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. "They waded across the Red Sea" Presenter: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

Special Concert Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Never Again – Music Out of the Ashes

Thursday, October 12 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 4 Sukkot Dinner October 19-22 Fall Boards/ Freshman Kinnus (Park Synagogue, Cleveland, Ohio)

A spectacular CBI ISRAEL TRIP and Jewish Amsterdam Extension is being planned by Hazzan Ivor Lichterman and Hedva Romanoff May 23-June 4, 2018 Open to the whole community!

Sisterhood Opening Meeting Sunday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. Continental Brunch The brunch is free for Sisterhood members and $8.00 for non members. RSVP to sandyt624@gmail.com

Sisterhood Interactive Torah Study Group

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m CBI Library

Sisterhood 2.0

“ Our matriarchs, and how they could be our girlfriends today! “

Option B: facing adversity, building resilience, and ﬁnding joy, by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

Maj Night

Facilitator, Fagie Benstein

Sunday, October 8

Thursdays, October 19 and 26, November 2 and 9 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Tuesday, October 24

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in CBI Library– All are Welcome!

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

October 18 and 25

Call CBI office for more information

Program by conductor and composer, Sara Jobin

Sisterhood Book Club

S.O.A.P.

This service is designed for parents with children ages 0-5 years old

Saturday, October 28 11:15 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Kiddush lunch will follow

RUMMAGE SALE We need volunteers! Drop off at Etz Chayim: Sunday, October 29 Monday, October 30 Sale at Etz Chayim: Sunday, November 5 Monday, November 6 Call Fagie: 419-843-7223

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SUKKOT/SIMCHAT TORAH SCHEDULE

Congregation Etz Chayim SISTERHOOD NEWS Our annual Etz Chayim/B’nai Israel Rummage Sale is approaching quickly. The set-up at Etz Chayim will start on October 26th. People may drop off their rummage on October 29th and 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The merchandise set-up will be on October 31st and November 1st . The actual Rummage Sale will take place on Sunday, November 5th and Monday, November 6th (Bag Day) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A clean-up will be on November 7th. We are looking for both women and men to volunteer to help unload boxes from cars, set up racks and tables, sit and hang or fold clothing items, or work at the actual sale. Contact our President, Marcia Grossman at (419)536-0809 or margro@bex. net, or Etz Chayim’s chairperson, Diane Treuhaft at (419) 829-9986 or ditreuhaft@gmail.com. Mark your calendars for the annual Sukkot Dinner on October 8th. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres in the Sukkah from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a delicious pasta dinner in the Social Hall. The cost of the dinner is $15.00. Call the shul office at 419-473-2401 to RSVP.

PROGRAMS PLANNED FOR OCTOBER Poker and Mahj Jong will be held on Sunday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. in the synagogue social hall. Men and women are invited to come and play. Refreshments will be served. Sandpiper Cruise Scheduled - Join your friends and family for a relaxing cruise on the Sandpiper to enjoy the “fall colors” on Sunday, October 15th at 1:00. The cost is only $18.00 per person. Please call the office to register by October 10th. Rabbi Ari Sytner- Wednesday October 25th at the Maumee Indoor Theater at 7:00 p.m. Hear the inspirational story of his journey to become an altruistic living kidney donor. This program is free and open to the public. It is brought to you by the generosity of University of Toledo Medical Center Renal Transplant Program, Alliance for Paired Donation, American Nephrology Nurses Association, Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio, Congregation Etz Chayim, Dr, Robert Frey, Living Kidney Recipient, Glenna Frey, Living Kidney Donor. On Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m., Congregation Etz Chayim will host Rabbi Sytner with a dessert reception. The focus of Rabbi’s Sytner’s discussion will be religious questions/ethics surrounding kidney donations. Learners’ Shabbat & Birthday Kiddush Lunch – Saturday, October 28th – Aviva Panush will introduce and present another interactive session on the Shabbat Service A special Kiddush luncheon will follow honoring the members who are celebrating a birthday in October.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Chol Hamoed 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Chol Hamoed 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Hoshana 6:15 a.m Rabbah 6:45 p.m. Mincha 7:00 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:42 p.m. Candlelighting THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Shemini Atzeret 9:00 a.m. Yizkor 11:00 a.m. 6:45 p.m. Mincha 7:00 p.m. Ma’ariv Hakofos 7:15 p.m. 7:39 p.m. Candlelighting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Simchat 9:00 a.m. Torah 6:40 p.m. Mincha 6:55 p.m. Ma’ariv 6:38 p.m. Candlelighting

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Israel at 70 Israel is Celebrating 70 Years! Stay tuned to the year’s long events for our community

B’not Shalom Names Fall/Winter 2017-2018 Board By Madison Smith B’not Shalom President On Sunday, August 20, the BBGs of B’not Shalom, the girls’ chapter of BBYO, held elections to appoint the 2017-2018 Fall/Winter Board. I would like to thank every girl who made this past term great, from the Fall/Winter Board of 2016-2017 to every member that attended an event. This past year was great because of all of you. Thank you for shaping this chapter and helping it grow. I am very excited to work with the new Fall/Winter Board to make this chapter better than ever before. Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Fall/Winter Board. 2016-2017 Fall/Winter-Spring/Summer Board N’siah: Lexie Mann S’ganit: Madison Smith Aym Ha Chaverot: Harriet Theise Sh’licha: Anne Barchick Mazkirah: Nina Liebes Gizborit: Alexa Bader Katvanit/Orechet: Sari Judis

Our Israeli Picnic, an Israel Day event, will take place on Sunday April 29, 2018 12:00-2 p.m. We would like to invite all those who are 18 years old and younger to submit a design for an Israel@70 T-shirt which we will distribute free to all community members who attend the event on April 29. Submission Guidelines • Only those 18 and under can submit a design. • Designs are for the front of the shirt and should only use two colors, one of them should be blue (t-shirt itself is white). • Please fill out entry form and attach it to your submission. • Please write name on the form ONLY. No anonymous submissions. • Only one submission per person please. • ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 Send your submission and T-shirt design to: Israel Day T-SHIRT CONTEST 6465 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Attn. Colette Lundberg Questions? Call Colette Lundberg @ 419- 724-0361 or colette@Jewishtoledo.org

2017-2018 Fall/Winter Board N’siah: Madison Smith S’ganit: Nina Liebes Mazkirah: Sari Judis Gizborit: Anne Barchick

This event is sponsored by Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim, and the JCRC of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo. _____________________________________ _

Cantor Ivor Lichterman of Congregation B’nai Israel to lead a spectacular mission trip, A CULTURAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE BEST OF ISRAEL with Extension to Jewish Amsterdam The trip will take place on May 23- June 4, 2018 and is being organized by Hedva Romanoff of King David Tours. She is highly experienced in Israel trips and international travel. This trip is OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Please contact Congregation B’nai Israel office at 419-5178400 for more information.

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Local B’nai Israel hosts Syrian refugees By Rhoda Miller In early May, Cindy Roberts, a member of Christ the King Parish, stopped into the B’nai Israel office. She was putting together a program for Syrian women and children refugees being resettled in Toledo. The purpose of the program was to focus on our common humanity and the beauty, diversity, and amazing kindness of all Toledoans in welcoming newcomers to our home. Having been involved in the resettlement of Russian Jews, I was immediately drawn to this program and thought it would be an amazing way for Jewish Toledo to welcome Syrian refugees. This was undoubtedly the first time any of the participants had seen or met anyone Jewish. What an opportunity for both groups. When I mentioned the upcoming program to Sharon Lapitsky, director of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, she loved the idea of the visit. We wanted to give the children a gift that did not include any symbols of Judaism or of Israel. Lapitsky enlisted the help of Hallie Freed, director of the Federation’s Department of Jewish Programs, and together they assembled 30 new backpacks full of school supplies for Syrian children with the help of Young Jewish Toledo members. The visit to B’nai Israel was in early August. Our fabulous cantor, Ivor Lichterman, showed the group our sanctuary and Torah and explained a little about Judaism. Corine Dehabey, program coordinator

and director of Toledo’s resettlement agency US Together, is from Syria, and acted as an interpreter for the visit. The group of 50 refugees was the largest attendance of any program planned by US Together. Obviously, the group wanted to see a synagogue and Jews. Interestingly, US Together was started by Hebrew Integration Aid Society. As the group came into the B’nai Israel sanctuary, the children immediately noted the Hebrew letters looked a lot like Arabic. Other similarities, such as the Torah being in handwritten script, kosher and halal meat, and reading from right to left, were also surprises to everyone. The visiting children learned that our children attend religious school twice a week. Lapitsky warmed everyone’s heart when she spoke to the group in Arabic. They were impressed when she told them that Arabic was part of the curriculum in Israel. Words cannot express the excitement, gratitude, and love shown in the moment the children received their backpacks. I have been involved in volunteer work for more than 50 years and this was one of the most rewarding events in which I have ever participated. To see the joy on the mothers’ and children’s faces was awesome. The hugs and kisses that were shared as our guests left B’nai Israel did more for Muslim/Jewish relations than anything in the world did. This was one fabulous afternoon for all. We bid our new friends goodbye with Shalom and As-salaamu 'alikum.

Pelham Manor Ice Cream Social On August 24, at 2 p.m., 55 residents of Pelham Manor attended a sweet summer ice cream social. Sundaes and sodas were enjoyed by everyone along with an hour of fabulous entertainment provided by the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band. The Pelham Manor Maintenance Assistant, Russ Damschroder, has been the trombone player for the band for the past 45 years. When not playing music, Russ was a Librarian at the University of Toledo for 40 years before retiring in 2012.

Don't miss out on the sounds of the season

Emily A. Sansom • Au.D., F-AAA

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