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Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival November 1 - 19, 2018
Thursday, Nov. 1 Lone Wolf In Jerusalem by Ehud Diskin
Northwest Ohio
Jewish Book Festival 2018 14th Edition
Thursday, Nov. 8 (Luncheon Event) Seduced by Mrs. Robinson – How ‘The Graduate’ Became the Touchstone of a Generation by Beverly Gray
Now, in time for this iconic film’s 50th birthday, author Beverly Gray offers up a smart reading of the film itself as well as vivid, never-beforerevealed details from behind the scenes of the production— including all the drama and decision-making of the cast and crew. For movie buffs and pop culture fanatics, Seduced by Mrs. Robinson brings to light The Graduate’s huge influence on the future of filmmaking.
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.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 (Luncheon Event) A Marriage in Dog Years – A Memoir by Nancy Balbirer
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!
Thursday, Nov. 15 Gone to Dust by Matt Goldman
All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification due to schedules and commitments of our authors. Refunds will be available.
Monday, Nov. 19 Husbands and Other Sharp Objects by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
During the war, after losing his family to Hitler's ''final solution,'' young David leads a courageous group of Jewish resistance fighters against the Nazis. When Germany is defeated, he journeys to Jerusalem to find a new battle brewing. British occupation forces are entrenched in Israel, blocking Holocaust survivors from immigrating to their Jewish homeland.
Registration is requested for all book festival events by Friday, Oct. 26.
When Nancy Balbirer learns her beloved 11-year-old beagle has kidney failure, she’s devastated. Her dog is terminal, her marriage is on life support, and Nancy is desperate to save them both. With humor and heart, Nancy Balbirer shares her story of relationships, loss, and canine friendship in this illuminating memoir about the lengths people will go to keep love alive…and the power of finally letting go.
To learn more about an author or an event, call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org
All featured author books will be available for sale at all book festival events in collaboration with Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
A brutal crime. The ultimate cover-up. How do you solve a murder with no useable evidence? Private detective Nils Shapiro is focused on forgetting his ex-wife and keeping warm during another Minneapolis winter when a former colleague, Anders Ellegaard, calls with the impossible.
After a lifetime of marriage, Marcy Hammer is ready to get herself unhitched. But, Marcy finds herself planning her daughter’s wedding as she plans her own divorce. Trying to make everyone happy might prove to be impossible— because in the end, Marcy alone must make a choice between something old and something new.
The Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival would like to acknowledge the following for their generous support and partnership:
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Toledo Jewish News Volume 66 No. 11 • 24 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. The appearance of advertising, in the Toledo Jewish News print or digital media, does not constitute an endorsement of the advertisers or their products and services by Toledo Jewish News, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and its affiliated agencies. Product and services information is based solely on material received from suppliers.
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September 6 Genealogy Jewish Living Center September 6 YJT Trivia Night Young Jewish Toledo September 9 PJ Library Pick-a-Peck PJ Library September 27 Facebook 101 Jewish Living Center September 29 Slinging for Sukkot Young Jewish Toledo October 7-18 National Parks of America's West Jewish Living Center October 10 Ladies, Margs and Mitzvot Department of Jewish Programs October 14 PJ Parenting PJ Library October 20 YJT Goes to the Circus Young Jewish Toledo October 25 Culinary Corner Jewish Living Center November 5 Stone Law Lecture at UT Toledo Jewish Community Foundation November 11 Mitzvah Morning Young Jewish Toledo and JFS November 17 YJT does Board and Brush Young Jewish Toledo November 18 Kristallnacht Jewish Community Relations Council December 2 Hanukkah Palooza Department of Jewish Programs December 6 Annual Latke Luncheon Jewish Living Center December 13 Hello Dolly Jewish Living Center March 16 Soiree Young Jewish Toledo May 19 Rembrandt on Rye Department of Jewish Programs Dates are subject to change. Events will be added monthly as information becomes available. Hallie Freed, Program Director, Department of Jewish Programs 419-724-0362 | hallie@JewishToledo.org Jewish Community Relations Council 419-724-0315
Wendy Goldstein, Director JFGT Campaign 419-724-0360
René Rusgo, Director Jewish Living Center 419-531-2119 | rene@JewishToledo.org Raizel Shemtov, Director, Gan Yeladim Preschool 419-344-9142 | raizel@JewishToledo.org
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo INTERNATIONAL LION OF JUDAH CONFERENCE JANUARY 13-15, 2019 | FLORIDA We are the Lions of Judah. The world’s most influential female philanthropists. In January 2019, we will come together from around the globe. Harnessing our collective ability to strengthen the Jewish community. Now and for the future. Join us at the International Lion of Judah Conference — the premier gathering of dynamic, philanthropic Jewish women. Together, we will examine the changing face of our world. Hear from leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Be inspired. Inspire new Lions. Give back. And empower one another to do even more.
Arleen R. Levine to be honored with Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award at ILOJC Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo is proud to announce Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Director Arleen R. Levine has been selected as our community’s 2019 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award winner. This award is given to women who exemplify their dedication to the continued strength and well-being of the Jewish people. A committed Federation professional whose passion for Jewish life embodies the essence of Lion of Judah, Levine has held board positions at Federation and on the Toledo Board of Jewish Education as well as subcommittees for both. She participated in the community’s leadership development program and later served as co-chairman for several years. Levine takes great pride in her LOJE commitment and has made a planned gift to benefit her community. She is a long standing member of the Federation Cardozo Society and Women’s American ORT. From lay leader to first full-time director of Foundation, Levine has proudly served the role for 25 years. Levine will be recognized for her achievement among other community Federation winners in Florida in January. Federation is offering 10 $500 subsidies towards the conference fee for those who would like to attend and congratulate Levine on her well-deserved award in person.
Contact Arleen R. Levine, Executive Director, Toledo Jewish Community Foundation at 419-724-0355 or arleen@ jewishtoledo.org or Wendy Goldstein, Campaign Director, JFGT at 419-724-0360 or wendy@jewishtoledo.org.
Save the date Private Cardozo Reception
Cardozo Private reception before the Stone Law Lecture for Cardozo members
Monday, November 5, 2018
Jewish Federation & Foundation Today and for our Future
The University of Toledo College of Law Amos Guiora, The Crime of Complicity and a tribute to Judge David Katz z"l
See next page for more information about the 2018 Stone Law Lecture
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Leaving a Legacy: Joel and Erin Marcovitch By Emily Gordon
Editor’s note: Leaving a Legacy series highlights individuals who have made a lasting gift to the community through Toledo Jewish Community Foundation’s L’Dor Va’Dor Matching Life Insurance program. For more information about L’Dor Va’Dor, contact Foundation Director Arleen R. Levine at 419-724-0355 or arleen@jewishtoledo.org. In the five years since Joel and Erin Marcovitch made northwest Ohio their home, they’ve thought about the community’s future as much as their own. Joel hails from England and Erin from Canada, but their two young children were born in Toledo. “Moments after our children were born, they were already Annual Campaign contributors,” Erin said proudly. “This is the message we want them to understand about giving back to a community that has given them so much already.” As they grew, the children enjoyed Federation’s PJ Playdates, Gan Yeladim Preschool, and
Toledo Jewish Community Foundation presents
annual festivals. As Federation CEO at the time, Joel knew the programs and services Federation provides are made possible by those who not only donate to the Annual Campaign to take care of Jewish Toledo’s needs today, but also by those who have left a legacy with Foundation to take care of its needs tomorrow. The couple wanted a strong, thriving Jewish Toledo for their children and the community’s children. In effort to make their contribution to the community stretch, the Marcovitchs took part in Foundation’s L’Dor Va’Dor Matching Life Insurance program, which launched in 2016. Foundation shares the cost of new policies, helping the holder or holders make a charitable investment now that will yield significantly more in the future. “This is an amazing opportunity from Foundation that allows us to double our impact. Part-
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Amos Guiora The Crime of Complicity
David S. Stone
Law Lecture Monday, November 5, 2018 7 p.m.
The University of Toledo College of Law 1 hour CLE approved No charge
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A special tribute to
Judge David Katz z"l by
JUDGE DAN AARON POLSTER United States District Judge Northern District of Ohio
For more information please contact Arleen Levine at 419-724-0355 or arleen@jewishtoledo.org To register for CLE credit, please visit: http://www.utoledo.edu/law/events/stone-law-lecture.html
Amos N. Guiora is Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Israel Defense Forces. He is actively involved in bystander legislation efforts in Utah and in other states around the country. He has published extensively both in the United States and Europe on issues related to national security, limits of interrogation, religion and terrorism, the limits of power, multiculturalism and human rights. Prior to his book The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander in the Holocaust, he is the author of several other books, including Freedom from Religion: Rights and National Security (2009) and Tolerating Intolerance: The Price of Protecting Extremism (2014), and most recently Earl Warren, Ernesto Miranda and Terrorism (2018). There will be a book signing following the lecture. Barnes and Noble will have books available for purchase.
The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its Long Term Community Needs Fund (Unrestricted Fund) grants. Please note the current deadlines: September 17, 2018 We are pleased to assist you with this process and welcome your grant proposals. Please contact Arleen R. Levine at Arleen@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0355.
6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 For more information or assistance in planning and charitable giving call: Arleen R. Levine, director at 419-724-0355
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Jewish Family Service “SIMPLY GIVE PROGRAM” COINCIDES WITH HOLIDAYS When you are shopping at Meijer for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, support the JFS food pantry too by participating in the Simply Give campaign. Meijer is once again partnering with Jewish Family Service to help keep our pantry shelves full.
The Simply Give program runs from through September 15
and is just that – SIMPLE! Pick up a Simply Give donation card and present it at checkout along with your donation ($10 minimum). Meijer matches donations dollar for dollar! During the Double Match Day, September 7, the Meijer match is DOUBLED. For every $10 that you donate to the Simply Give campaign during those three days, Meijer will give $20 to the program, resulting in a $30 donation to the JFS Food Pantry. With your help last year, this program generated over $18,000 in funds for the pantry! Your support is vital.
Help fight hunger in our community – Simply Give!
While the Food Pantry appreciates food donations, there is a greater need for personal care and paper products. Meijer Simply Give cards are not eligible for use on these items, so the Food Pantry depends on financial gifts or donations for personal care items. If you’d like to donate items to the Food Pantry, please consider choosing items from its wish list: • paper towels • facial tissues • diapers • feminine hygiene products • disposable razors • shampoo • soap (bar soap, dish soap,
liquid hand soap, and laundry soap) • toilet paper (preferably individual, pre-wrapped rolls)
Jewish Family Service Volunteer Opportunities For more information, please contact McKenzie Pittman, LSW or McKenzie@jewishtoledo.org The 419-724-0407 Friendly Visitor program matches and trains
volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and
First year of Summer Food for Kids program a success By Emily Gordon
To surprise the children and get them ready for the school year, Young Jewish Toledo partnered with JFS in August to donate and pack school supply packages for them to use at home. Sixteen packages containing notebooks, crayons, pencils, washable markers, glue sticks, and other school supplies were assembled, with the largest family receiving two packages. The packages were given to the children on the final Summer Food For Kids food pickup day. “Most grandparents can only afford what the children absolutely need on their lists for school, and those supplies stay there. There’s nothing they can keep and use at home,” Damschroder explained. Micki Pittman, JFS volunteer coordinator, recalls a peer in middle school who told their teacher that he couldn’t complete his homework because he didn’t have pencils or pens at home. “At the time, I probably thought ‘What a bad excuse.’ But now I know it’s a reality for many students,” Pittman said. “This project ensures that the children can come home from school and have the supplies they need to complete their homework as well as make a craft or spend time coloring. I remember when I was a kid, all I did was color and draw, and I wanted them to be able to do that, too.” Pittman and Damschroder were pleased with the Summer Food for Kids program’s success this year and plan on working together to make it bigger and better next summer. “We’re so grateful to our anonymous donor family for making this a reality,” Damschroder said.
Many local students in need can count on free breakfasts and lunches during the school year. But during summer break, supplemental food opportunities can be scarce, especially for grandparents on fixed incomes raising their grandchildren. Jewish Family Ser vice's new Summer Food for Kids program prevented 14 families in this situation from going hungry this summer. “The majority of the grandparents can’t get additional food stamps to feed the children or utilize service organizations because they do not have formal custody of their grandchildren,” said Deb Damschroder, senior care and outreach coordinator and director of the Food Pantry. “They would need proof of formal custody or the children’s birth certificates, which they do not have. Summer Food for Kids filled in the gaps for them.” The program, which launched this year, was established with the help of a generous donor family’s fund in the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. The donor family picked up the large food order from Kroger and delivered it to JFS. JFS staff and volunteers unloaded it and organized food items to donate to the families three times this summer. Each family received dairy items, fresh fruit and vegetables, and other items to prepare wholesome meals. The Summer Food for Kids program was a big help to families, as the largest has seven children, Damschroder said. Several program participants left voicemails for Damschroder expressing their gratitude. “This program was really helpful for me and my family. Just $95 in food stamps doesn’t go far when you have to feed four people,” said one of the participating grandmothers. “Money that would be used to buy additional food during the summer when school is out, I can use to pay bills and buy school clothes, shoes, and socks for my matches Jewish older The Phone Buddy program grandkids for school.” adults with volunteers who conduct conversational
wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reassurance, support and conversation to clients who are in need. 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH 43560 The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized 419-885-2561 playlists on iPods patty@jewishtoledo.org to seniors suffering from cognitive impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help serve the clients by downloading music and compiling customized playlists.
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Toledo Jewish Historical Society digital collection now available By Lynn Jacobs To our faithful friends of the Toledo Jewish Historical Society, First, L’Shanah Tova to each of you. May the new year of 5779 bring you and those you love good health, prosperity, family, harmony, and peace in your hearts wherever you spend your days and nights, whether you live in the land we love and appreciate - the United States of America - in Israel, or elsewhere around the globe. We have exciting news to share with you as we embark on the new year. Our Toledo Jewish history collection is now available online thanks to the fine cooperation of the outstanding digital archivists at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library under new manager
John Deweese, former Ohio State University archivist. The Toledo Jewish Historical Society archive can be accessed directly by typing www.tinyurl.com/toledoareajewishhistory into your browser. Pictured is a screenshot of the access page to our growing collection of tapes, CDs, printed material, and other documentation of our community’s vibrant history. Please take the time to dip into these online files or ask someone familiar with Internet usage to assist you in doing so. You’ll make amazing discoveries, some of which might even ring a mental bell. Rediscovering names, faces, and events of past generations is a perfect antidote to a long, lonely afternoon. Please let us know if you discover a lost part of your own history; we’d love to share it with our readers.
Click on individual items to see them in a larger size and read detailed item descriptions.
Last issue's historic photo find featured Abe Levine, Eddie Cantor, and Charles Fruchtman talking at the 1948 Special Gifts Dinner.
Legacy continued from page 5 nering with Foundation allows us to take our philanthropy to the next level,” Joel said. The program’s Hebrew title, which translates to “from generation to generation,” is a philosophy near and dear to the couple as young parents. Erin is a Lion of Judah, and her portion of the legacy will go toward a Lion of Judah Endowment, a plan that is gratifying to her as the mother of a daughter. “I find it important as a Jewish woman in the community to do this. The legacy of the LOJ program is one where the empowerment of women’s philanthropy is essential to Jewish life in the community,” she said. “I’m proud to be one of the youngest Lions in the community and to be in the company of those who have, for many years, risen to the level of amazing, strong, independent, philanthropic women. It’s a great example for our daughter.” Joel agrees, citing the idea of ‘from generation to generation’ as being a fundamental pillar of Jewish thought and practice. “One of the reasons that we’re so passionate about this program is that our legacy goes to the Long Term Community Needs Fund, an unrestricted fund in Foundation. We may not know beyond our time here what the community’s needs will be. They’ll be determined by the community by that time, from their point of view,” He said. “We don’t like the idea of handcuffing future leaders of Jewish Toledo after we’re no longer here. We have an immense amount of trust and faith that future Jewish Toledo leadership will use our legacy to inspire others.” Another great aspect of L’Dor Va’Dor is the ability for individuals to leave a legacy in “bite-sized” portions. Anyone can leave a legacy, and they can do so with monthly payments, he added. “This program is a really low-bar entry in making a huge impact. It’s not about the finances, it’s about the understanding of what community really means and your passion about building Jewish community for your children,” Joel said. “We’re so proud to add our legacy to theirs to help provide for future generations of Jewish Toledoans. We encourage everyone to take part in this unique opportunity to really help our community.”
Let us Know!
Help us create the future as you see it.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo's strategic planning survey is your opportunity to help shape the future of Jewish Toledo. Watch your mail this month for a brief questionnaire about your interests and needs; your appraisals of and aspirations for our community. Your thoughts will help shape the next five to ten years of our programming and services.
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Jewish Living Center MAKE & TAKE: Pallet Painting
Jewish Living Center
Monday, Oct. 29 – Fall Monday, Nov. 12 - Love & Arrows Monday, Dec. 3 – Winter 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
6505 Sylvania Avenue | Sylvania, Ohio | 43560 | 419-531-2119 René Rusgo, Director
Jewish Living Center for 60 and better The Jewish Living Center ( JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you places. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. Register by the registration deadline to join the fun.
Each session limited to 8 participants. Pallet sizes are limited ... reserve 12x12 or 14x14 Sekach Bldg. 6505 Sylvania Ave. $5 each class Registration and payment is required by Monday, October 22 Pallet painting has become the new art and decorating craze We'll provide the stencils, paint, and pallet. Bring your creativity to make yours unique. Create your pallet and take home with you that day!
Cityscape Painting
Call us at 419-531-2119 # 2 or email Stephanie@JewishToledo.org with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 “OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. Scent-free space Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or 1 email Rene@JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY 2
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YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Connect with us on Facebook! Join the Jewish Living Center online here: facebook.com/groups/JewishLivingCenter
To register for a program, contact Stephanie Hinamon at 419-531-2119 #2 or email stephanie@JewishToledo.org. For more information about programs, contact René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or rene@jewishtoledo.org
Something for the whole family! Special thanks to Sharon Goldner Tipping and Lucy for the photograph.
Jewish Living Center
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Free services and events at the Please note that Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) are now open on Fridays until 4:30 p.m.
Jewish Living Center Vera & Leo Sekach Community Services Bldg, Jewish Family Service, 6505 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 #1 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.
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.
WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description)
Hearty and Healthy Vegetable Soup
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WEDNESDAY 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 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on Your favorite class kicks off your day with a comprehensive workout featur- your stretching and breathing. ing cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in this class. Join us for great moves and great music. FRIDAY All supplies are provided. Free. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Drumming 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks Poker & More… are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to up- Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of beat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun. provided.
Thursday, October 25 1 p.m. Sekach Building 6505 Sylvania Avenue Registration required by Monday, Oct. 22
Eugene Morris, culinary mentor and director for Sunset Retirement Communities since 2015, will host the final 2018 installment of this series. Morris will share how he creates Shirley Gerber’s family soup recipe and the alternate ingredients you can use to make it various ways while keeping it healthy. Please join us for this program that is sure to warm your belly. This Culinary Corner is presented by Sunset Retirement Communities.
Healthy Living Special Edition Getting fruity with Culinary Corner By Stephanie Hinamon Find yourself wandering the stalls of the local Farmer’s Market wondering what to prepare with all of the wonderful selections? Fresh mango, strawberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers…so many wonderful tastes and colors. Chef Justin Miller from Sunset Communities pre-
sented smoothie and salad recipes last month for unique and delicious options. Miller suggested adding lavender to fruit smoothies and iceberg lettuce with your romaine for crunch and texture. Mark your calendars for our third installment of Culinary Corner on Oct. 25, when we try a new version of a family soup recipe.
Thursday, Sept. 27 1 p.m. Sekach Building, 6505 Sylvania Ave. Registration requested by Friday, Sept. 21 Facebook can be a great way to keep in touch with family, friends, and your favorite groups or organizations. Bring your phone or tablet and we’ll answer your questions about the social media platform known as Facebook. Stephanie will explain some of the basic features of Facebook including settings, privacy, notifications, messaging, and understanding your “feed.”
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Active Life for 60 and Better
Out and About
Contemporary Offerings
America’s West Travel Meeting
Genealogy: Hands-on History
for Paid Travelers Only Wednesday, Sept. 5 6:30 p.m. Sekach Building, 6505 Sylvania Ave. Registration is requested by Wednesday, August 29 We will be hosting a meet and greet for America’s West travelers. It will be a great way to meet your fellow travelers and to ask questions of the travel company arranging the trip. You will also receive a suggested packing list and any additional information necessary for the trip.
Thursday, Sept. 6 Program: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Tech time: 2:05 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 2:35 p.m. – 3 p.m. (sign up for one-time slot. Each time is limited to 11 people) Sekach building, 6505 Sylvania Ave. Registration required by Friday, Aug. 31 The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will be here to host this program on tips and strategies for beginning the process of creating your family tree. Librarians Irene Martin and Lauren Dilley will review the first steps in genealogy as well as provide resources including online apps for finding information. The Mobile Technology Center will be on campus so you can begin the process of registering and researching your family history. Come prepared with your family names, birthdates, location of birth and death, and marriage dates to get you started.
Hello Dolly!
at The Encore Musical Theatre, Dexter, Michigan
Early dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse Thur., Dec. 13 $50 per person includes transportation, dinner, and theatre ticket 4 p.m. depart Federation Campus - 6465 Sylvania Avenue 7:30 p.m. show 11 p.m. return to Federation (estimated) Registration and payment required by Friday, Nov. 16
Irene Martin is a librarian and preservation specialist. She focuses on local history and genealogy. Lauren Dilley is an outreach services librarian. This event is open to everyone, even if you don't want to use the MTC.
Hello, Dolly! is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart. Based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, the musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known, unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she persuades his niece, his niece's intended, and Horace's two clerks to travel to New York City. This outing has moderate walking & standing. It includes a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. This theatre does contain stairs to get to your seats. Please share of any accessibility & dietary needs at time of registration.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Jewish Living Center will be closed or closing early on the following days:
Mon. Sept. 3 Mon. Sept. 10 Tues. Sept. 11 Tues. Sept. 18 Wed. Sept. 19 Mon. Sept. 24 Tues. Sept. 25 Mon. Oct. 1 Tues. Oct. 2
Labor Day Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Close at 1 p.m. for Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur Yom Kippur/Yizkor Sukkot Sukkot Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Simchat Torah
Annual
Latke
Luncheon
Thursday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m.
Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. $5 per person Registration and payment requested by Monday, Nov. 26 Let’s celebrate the festival of lights together with a jubilant Hanukkah lunch and wonderful entertainment. This is a not-to-bemissed event! Guitarist/Composer/Entertainer and lifelong Toledo native Tim Oehlers presents an eclectic variety of acoustic musical styles. A blend of creatively arranged vocal selections, original compositions, and instrumental pieces are featured in his presentation. His intimate performance will both engage and captivate listeners of all ages.
To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call Stephanie Hinamon 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 email rene@JewishToledo.org. For complete itinerary, check out www.jewishtoledo.org/60andBetter/out-and-about
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Save the Date! Saturday, March 16, 2019
Hip Hop Hanukkah! Sunday, December 2, 2018 Sky Zone Toledo 1pm-3pm
Young Jewish Toledo “I love the ‘80s” Soirée Get ready for a totally rad and tubular blast from the past! Like, don’t be a bummer and not come to this bodacious party.
BBYO Scholarships Available Four year membership scholarship is available for $100, making a membership only $50. Scholarships are available for regional conventions, international
conventions, and summer BBYO experiences. For more information or an application, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@ jewishtoledo.org
EMOJI Camp Reunion Sunday, Oct. 7 11:45 a.m.
Jewish Federation campus – Leonard Lounge FREE – lunch will be provided
Celebrate two years of the EMOJI program with fellow campers. We want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Sign up for summer 2019 with the EMOJI program, do a camp craft, and have a camp snack. RSVP requested by Friday, Oct. 5 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
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Young Jewish Toledo Programs especially for postcollege to young families. RSVP to any or all events to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. **Please notify us of any dietary issues 1 week prior to the event** YJT Trivia Night Thursday, Sept. 6 7:30 p.m. – Trivia starts (arrive by 7:15 p.m.) Black Cloister Brewing Co. – 619 Monroe St. Appetizers on us, drinks on you! Test your skills and pub knowledge by joining YJT for a night of trivia. RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 4, to Hallie Freed at hallie@ jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 Slinging for Sukkot Saturday, Sept. 29 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. AJ Archery – 425 Jefferson Ave., 2nd floor of the Secor Building $20 per person by 9/21, $30 after This year, we aim to celebrate Sukkot in an exceptional way - with bows and arrows! Learn the basics of archery form and range safety. Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes, leave jewelry and baggy clothes at home, and pull back long hair. Ticket includes archery lessons, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages.
RSVP to Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 YJT Goes to the Circus Saturday, Oct. 20 8 p.m. (please arrive by 7:45 p.m.) Birds Eye View Circus – 2413 Collingwood Blvd. $15 per person by 10/12, $25 after Space is limited; advance registration and payment is required Curious about aerial arts? Want to know how to balance your friends on your feet? This beginner class will feature a mix of Trapeze, Aerial Silks, Lyra, and Partner Acro with no experience required. It's so much fun, you’ll forget you’re exercising your mind, body, and spirit. Directions to the studio: Enter in through the glass doors from the parking lot and take a right at the end of the entrance hallway. Go through a set of double doors and room will be on the left. RSVP to Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362
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Toledo YJT Does Board & Brush Saturday, Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. Board & Brush Sylvania – 6725 W. Central Ave. $40 per person by 11/17 at 9 a.m., $50 after Space is limited; advance registration and payment is required Board & Brush Creative Studio's goal is to turn you into a “DIY master.” Distressing, sanding with the grain, and staining are a few of the steps you will be guided through to make your personalized wood sign look as though it has been with you for years. Hone your own passion for décor and DIY projects. We hand you the tools and direction, you create the friendships and crafts. Ticket includes board and supplies, snacks, and one drink ticket. RSVP to Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362
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Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
Ladies, Margs, and Mitzvot!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:30 p.m. Te’kela – 5147 Main St., Sylvania FREE – Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to The Mom’s House
Games, drinks, appetizers, and prizes - Join us for a casual evening of conversation and connection with like-minded women. Learn about our Jewish community. Explore where your Jewish journey can take you. Find out more about Foundation. Discuss how we can better the future of our Jewish community for our children. RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 9 to Hallie Freed at Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362
Snacks, sips, and tzedakah Young Jewish Toledo and Jewish Family Service teamed up last month to help local children ring in the new school year. They sorted crayons, washable markers, glue sticks, paper, and other school supplies, then created athome school supply packages to donate to grandparents raising grandchildren in the Toledo area. After the mitzvah was complete, everyone enjoyed wine, cheese, and fruit while catching up with each other. To join YJT and JFS’s mission to help people in our community, contact Micki Pittman, volunteer coordinator, at mckenzie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0407.
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PJ Library SUPPORTED BY
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Jewish Federation & Foundation
WILL YOU READ ME A STORY?
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? RSVP to any or all events to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. Please notify us of any dietary issues at least one week prior to the event. PJ Library - pick a peck, give a peck Sunday, Sept. 9 10 a.m. Johnston Fruit Farm – 2790 US-20, Swanton FREE – Hayride, animal farm, cider, and donut included (pick and pay for your own apples) Join our PJ Library Toledo family for a sweet start to the new year with apples, honey, and hayrides. All current and past PJ Library families are invited to help us pick apples for ourselves and for the families who visit Jewish Family Service Food Pantry.
PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.
PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community from age six months through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
RSVP by Friday, Sept. 7 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or Hallie@ JewishToledo.org PJ Parenting – eating and sleeping issues for all ages and stages Sunday, Oct. 14 9:45 a.m. Leonard Lounge – Federation campus FREE – bagels and coffee included Join us for a casual conversation about children of all ages and stages eating and sleeping habits and issues. Dara Musher-Eizenman is a full-time professor in the psychology department at Bowling Green State University. Her research examines how children develop their eating habits and the role that parents play in this development. She has published close to 100 articles and book chapters on the topic. Her three children all like eating vegetables. Dr. Kay Tompsett Weingarden is an associate professor of clinical psychology at Bowling Green State University who specializes in work with children, adolescents, and their families. She also has extensive experience with adults. She teaches undergraduate psychology classes and graduate courses in the clinical psychology doctoral program. Weingarden uses a family-focused cognitive-behavioral approach to work with children with behavioral problems, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 12 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or Hallie@ Jewishtoledo.org 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.
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
Gan Yeladim Tiny Treasures and PJ Library proudly present: Fall into Hanukkah Playdates Join us for Fall into Hanukkah Playdates with Gan Yeladim Preschool and PJ Library. Playdates will offer creative movement, Jewish songs, interactive and hands-on activities, recipe sharing, baking, story time, snacks, and free play. Fall into Hanukkah Playdates are a great opportunity for moms, dads, bubbies, zaydes, and other guardians to meet Jewish families. Please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions. Suggested donation - $10 per class/$50 for all 6 sessions RSVP requested the day prior to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org Friday, Oct. 26 – Shabbat Shalom! Music with Miss Megan Friday, Nov. 2 – Make and take a fun project Friday, Nov. 9 – Challah, grape juice, and music with Miss Megan Friday, Nov. 16 – Thanks for Being a Friend Day Friday, Nov. 30 – Smell, taste, touch, and share favorite Hanukkah recipes and activities Friday, Dec. 7 – Hanukkah party
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Organizations
Debra Reis, RN, MSN, NP to speak at Hadassah Opening Honor Roll Meeting
Mahjongg Card Orders through HADASSAH
Purchase your 2019 MahJongg Cards through Hadassah by January 4, 2019. The standard-small print card is $8.00. The large print card is $9.00.
Submitted by Hindea Markowicz The Toledo Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual opening fall meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Vera & Leo Sekach Community Service Building on the Jewish Federation campus. The guest speaker will be Debra Reis, RN, MSN, NP, Speaker, Author and Founder of STEP, who will speak on Health, Energy and Renewal with Essential Oils. Debra is passionate about holistic healing modalities integrating a mind, body, spirit approach to health and wellness. The September meeting will launch Hadassah’s annual Honor
Please make your check payable to: Karen Lieberman and mail to: Karen Lieberman, 5831 Monroe Street #304, Sylvania OH 43560 by November 1. OR Karen Lieberman, 10965 W. Clairmont Circle Bldg M2 Unit 105, Tamarac FL 33321 in November and December.
Roll Campaign. Members can turn in their pledge cards which will be mailed with the September bulletin. Pledges can be paid at the meeting or by mail. Refreshments will be served. Transportation will be provided if needed.
Enclose your name, address, phone and/or email with the size and number of 2019 cards you need. Karen Lieberman: noteworthy@aol.com 419.340.7971
Hadassah Contributions
Hadassah is always grateful for the many contributions it receives throughout the year from members and friends. Beautiful cards and certificates are sent to acknowledge the donor’s gift and the donation is listed in the Hadassah bulletin. To make a donation or send a tribute card, contact Selma Master at 419-841-4936.
Sisterhood Book Clubs All three Sisterhood Book Clubs met at Temple Congregation Shomer Emunim on July 12, 2018, to review the new book about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, My Own Words. Marcy Steingroot from the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and a member of Congregation Etz Chayim led the lively discussion. Thirty-two women from all three synagogues attended. Many thanks to all the ladies who provided the cookies, brownies, and chocolate candy and especially to the members of the staff at Temple Shomer Emunim for all their help.
Sue Geisler, Anne Bauer, Sue Wilson
Susan Bobowick and Cathy Sperling
ORT making a comeback in Toledo Submitted by Char Rapoport Nance, ORT America -- Ohio Region Director
ORT began in 1880. Its mission was to go to underserved Jewish communities and provide the education needed to help individuals support themselves and become productive members of society. Times change and educational needs change. But the ORT mission remains the same. ORT has a long history in Toledo, but over the past few years, the organization has seen a drop in its engagement with the Toledo Jewish community. However, in the past year, ORT America – Ohio Region has been working to re-engage the Toledo community. With the hard work of Alice Applebaum and a few others, we hope more people will see the importance of the work ORT is doing and join us in support of the 300,000
Char Rapoport Nance (Director of the Ohio Region of ORT America) JoJo Fruchtman, Alice Applebaum
students who turn to ORT every year for the education they need to succeed in the 21st century. Since fall of 2016, the Ohio Region has dedicated its fundraising efforts to the renovations of the 60-year-old Science Building at Kfar Silver, a youth village in the World ORT Kadima Mada network in the periphery of Israel. Kfar Silver serves an under-resourced area, including many students from challenging backgrounds. In many cases, Kfar Sil-
ver is their last chance to overcome a troubled past and build a better future. The outdated science building is ill-equipped for optimal learning and for providing students with the education they need to become productive members of society in today’s high-tech world. With our help, new laboratories, state-of-the-art equipment, and clean facilities are already in use. We are hoping to complete the fundraising for the remaining work this year. We welcome past Toledo ORT members to join our effort. And we hope others will want to get to know more about ORT as well. Plans are in the works for a meeting to thank people for their past support and to encourage new people to get involved. I hope I can meet many of you then, to thank you in person. For more information, please feel
free to email Char Rapoport Nance at cnance@ortamerica.org or call the office at 216-464-3022. ORT America -- Ohio Region can also be found on Facebook. Follow us at www.facebook.com/ortcleveland/
Back row, left to right: JoJo Fruchtman, Alice Applebaum, Janet Rogolsky, Shirley Simon, Davie Epstein Front row left to right: Betty Benjamin, Madge Levinson, Cathy Sperling, Sue Hirsch
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Sharon and Bobby Kripke are proud to announce the marriage of their son, Dr. Brad Kripke to Abby Ross from Deerfield, Illinois. Abby is the daughter of Brad and Susan Ross. Brad and Abby were married on August 4th in Columbus and will reside there as well. Brad and Abby both work in Worthington, Ohio where Brad is a dentist and Abby is an employment recruiter. Brad is a graduate from OSU and Abby is a graduate from Indiana U. The wedding took place at The Event Center in Columbus and the newlyweds honeymooned in Florida.
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Lisa Rothman Levin Releases "Auntie No-No"
Children's book teaches that actions have consequences Lisa Rothman Levin had always carried around the idea of writing a book. Although she had a title and an ending for many years, she did not have the story. She only decided to finally write her children's book after taking a course at Kennesaw State University. Her published book "Auntie NoNo" (published by Lulu) is more than just a fun juvenile fiction book. In this book, Levin teaches readers to think ahead and realize that actions always have consequences. It promotes discussion between adult and child.
"We've almost all had someone in our lives who told us "no no" all the time when we wanted to do something," the author states. "And after all the no no, we understand that we can still love each other." Levin sees that this children's book is best fit for young children (3-5) who cannot see past their wants and immediate gratification. "You can say no out of love, but explain why you it. It gives the child something to think about and process." Levin, originally from Toledo, is now living in Atlanta.
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Temple Shomer Emunim September Worship Schedule Friday, September 7th Shabbat Service 6:00PM
Sunday, September 9th Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:30PM
Friday, September 14th Shabbat Service 6:00PM
Monday, September 10th Family Service (with Shofar Choir) 9:00AM Followed by Taschlich at JCC Lake Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 10:00AM Children’s Program (PreK-4) 10:00AM
Friday, September 21st Shabbat Service 6:00PM Friday, September 28th Consecration Service 6:00PM
Sunday, September 16th Memorial Service at Woodlawn 10:00AM Tuesday, September 18th Kol Nidre 7:30PM
September RS Calendar
Join us for a Congregation Dessert reception before Erev Rosh Hashanah services Sunday, September 9th from 6:15-7:15PM to begin our “sweet” New Year!
High Holiday Worship Schedule
Sept. 2 No Religious School Sept. 5 Hebrew School 4:20PM Sept. 9 No Religious School-Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 12 Hebrew School 4:20PM Sept. 16 Religious School 9:15AM Sept. 19 No Hebrew School-Yom Kippur Sept. 23 Religious School 9:15AM Sept. 26 Hebrew School 4:20PM Sept. 30 Religious School Family Program, Simchat Torah Service & Brisket Dinner 5PM
Wednesday, September 19th Family Service 9:00AM Yom Kippur Morning Service 10:00AM Children’s Program (PreK-4) 10:00AM Afternoon, Yizkor & Concluding Services 2:00PM Break Fast Immediately Following (Reservations Required)
Yom Kippur Break Fast
Do you have a place to break the fast? Join our Temple Family Wednesday, September 19th after Services Enjoy a delicious dairy buffet: Bagels, Cream Cheese, Lox, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Kugel, Fresh Fruit, Salad & Desserts! Temple Members Adults - $18 Children 10 & Under - $9 In-town Non-Members Adults $28 Children 10 & Under $19 RSVP to the Temple by Tuesday, September 11th to mkuehnle@templese.com or 419/885-3341
Consecration Service Friday, September 28th at 6:00PM Join us for a Kabbalat Panim reception for the entire congregation at 5:15PM celebrating our Consecrants! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday, September 24th Sukkot Morning Service 10:30AM
Family Simchat Torah Service & Brisket Dinner Sunday, September 30th 5:00PM This is a Family Participation Event for Families! No morning Religious School classes will be held. March with the Torah, enjoy a delicious meal, participate in children’s activities and more!
Friday, September 28th Consecration Service 6:00PM Sunday, September 30th Simchat Torah Service 5:00PM Followed by Brisket & Chicken Dinner Monday, October 1st Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service 10:30AM
Followed by our Brisket & Kishke (and Chicken) Dinner Adults $12 Children 10 & Under $6 RSVP to mkuehnle@templese.com by September 25th
Congregation B’nai Israel HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2018 : 5779 Yom Kippur
Selichot
Saturday, September 1 Program, Movie & Refreshments Selichot Service
8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
5:45 p.m. 7:36 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19 Morning Service Family Service Yizkor Break Mincha Neila Fast Ends
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. approx. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8:18 p.m.
DAILY SERVICES SCHEDULE
HIGH HOLIDAY JUNIOR CONGREGATION SERVICES
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. Pre-K through 6th grade. BABYSITTING will also be available. Contact Kim Brody kbrody@cbitoledo.org
CBI Sukkah Build Sunday, September 16, 2018, 8:30 a.m. Rain date: Sunday, September 23rd
Erev Sukkot
Sunday, September 23 Monday, September 10 Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:34 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah (second day) Tuesday, September 11 Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
Shabbat Shuvah
Saturday, September 15 Morning Service Mincha Shabbat Ends
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:10 p.m.
Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
5:45 p.m. 7:12 p.m.
Monday, September 24 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:09 p.m.
Sukkot (second day) Tuesday, September 25 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Saturday, September 29 Morning Service Mincha
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Join Congregation B’nai Israel for
BREAK THE FAST
Yom Kippur, Wed., Sept. 19, 2018 immediately following Neila service at approximately 8:19 p.m.
$18 adults
$9 children (ages 3-12)
children 2 and under no charge
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Open to everyone. Please RSVP by September 12, 2018. If you have any questions, please call the office 419-517-8400.
Tashlich
*Sukkot & Simchat Torah Dinner
Sukkot & Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration
Lake behind JCC Campus
Dinner 5pm, Service & Program 6 pm
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018
& Celebration, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2108
Sunday, September 16 10:00 a.m.
Bring your own bread and meet us at the lake behind the JCC campus.
Shemini Atzeret
Kever Avot Cemetery Service
Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
Sunday, September 16 Beth Shalom Cemetery
11:00 a.m.
Erev Yom Kippur
Tuesday, September 18 Kol Nidre Candlelighting
7:00 p.m. 7:21 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. Service & Program 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 1
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 7:57 p.m.
Tuesday, October 2 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
CBI Gift Shop
For all of your High Holiday Needs Sundays 9:30 am to Noon or by appt. 419.882.2111
David S. Stone Religious School September Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday
9/2 9/5 9/9 9/12 9/16
Wednesday 9/19 Sunday 9/23 Wednesday 9/26 Sunday 9/30
NO RS - Labor Day RS 4:30-6:00 NO RS - Erev Rosh Hashanah NO RS RS 9:30-12:00 and • Taschlich - 10:00 am - JCC Pond NO RS - Yom Kippur RS 9:30-12:00 • 9/23-9/24 Sukkot RS 4:30-6:00 NO RS • All Attend Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner at 5:00 pm
Sisterhood Opening Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 10:00 am Continental Brunch
RSVP by Sept. 15, 2018 by paying your membership dues or by calling Ann Rosenberg at 419.882.1410
“OUR ETHICAL & MORAL LEGACIES”
CBI Women’s Weekend
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 10 am - 1 pm
MEANINGFUL GROUP PRAYER • RELAXATION CHALLAH BAKING • SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT DELICIOUS FOOD • AND MUCH MORE!
with Visiting Rabbi, Stephanie Aaron
Simchat Torah
Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Note: Sunday minyan will resume on Sept. 16, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
$10 for CBI members $12 for Non-members RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - RSVP to 419.517.8400
October 19 - 21, 2018
Contact Sandy Traugott at sandyt624@gmail.com or 419.841.6865 for more information
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Congregation Etz Chayim ROSH HASHANA EVENING SERVICES Sun., Mon. & Tues. Sept. 9, 10 & 11 Mincha 6:20 pm Ma’ariv 6:35 pm Mon., Sept. 10 6:20 pm Tues., Sept. 11 6:00 pm ROSH HASHANA MORNING SERVICES Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 10 & 11 Shachris, Morning Service 7:45 am Reading of the Torah (Kreeah) 9:20 am Kiddush 10:30 am Sermon 11:00 am Blowing of the Shofar 11:15 am Musaf 1:15 am to 1:00 pm Tashlich, Sun. Sept. 16, B’nai Israel 9:45 am SHABBAT SHUVA Friday Evening, Sept. 14 6:15 pm Saturday Morning, Sept. 15 9:00 am Shabbat Shuva Lecture & Kiddush Saturday Evening, Sept. 15 6:00 pm YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Mincha, Tue. Afternoon 2:30 pm Kol Nidrei 7:20 pm Wednesday, Sept. 19 Shachris, Morning Service 8:15 am Reading of the Torah (Kreeah) 10:30 am Memorial, Dedication Service and Sermon 11:30 am Musaf 1:00 pm Mincha 5:20 pm Neila, Conclusion 6:50 pm Blowing of the Shofar 8:20 pm Break the Fast Light Dinner Following Shofar
SUKKOT SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Erev Sukkot 8:30 am 7:15 pm Mincha 7:30 pm Ma’ariv 7:12 pm Candlelighting MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Sukkot 9:00 am 7:15 ppm Mincha 7:30 pm Ma’ariv 8:10 pm Candlelighting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Sukkot 9:00 am 6:00 pm 8:08 pm Havdalah WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Chol Hamoed 7:15 am 6:00 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Chol Hamoed 7:15 am 6:00 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Chol Hamoed 7:15 am 5:55 pm 7:03 pm Candlelighting SAVE THESE SEPTEMBER DATES
1. Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Poker & Mahj - Come join the fun on Tuesday evening. You are welcome to come learn the game! 2. Sunday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. - Toledo Museum of Art Tour with Andrea Delman. The cost is $8.00 per person. Please call the synagogue office to register.
3. Saturday, September 22 after services - Birthday & Anniversary Shabbat Kiddush luncheon. 4. Sunday, September 23 - Last day to register and pay for tickets to see “Love Letters” at the Valentine on February 23, 2019. 5. Thursday, September 27 after services - Sisterhood Sukkot Dinner
Chabad House
Services will take place at the new Chabad House, 2728 King Rd!
ROSH HASHANA
SEPTEMBER 10-11 10 AM Morning Learner’s Service 11 AM Children’s Program 11:15 AM Sermon, Torah, Shofar 3 PM Tashlich Service (Sept. 10)
YOM KIPPUR
SEPTEMBER 18-19 7:15 PM Kol Nidrei Service 10 AM Morning Learner’s Service 11:30 AM Sermon, Torah, Yizkor 6:50 PM Neila Closing Service
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Remembering Tom Wisniewski When Tom Wisniewski passed away suddenly in June, his loss was immediately felt in Jewish Toledo. A third-generation funeral director, Wisniewski had long been a friend to community members who turned to him in their most difficult moments for direction and solace. For many, no one was of more help while saying goodbye to loved ones. Being a funeral director was more than a career to Wisniewski; helping the Jewish community and all his Toledo clients was the right thing for him to do, and he excelled at this work that had become the “family business.” Born to Irvin and Gertrude Urbanski Wisniewski in Lagrinka (Lagrange), the “Polish Village” neighborhood of Toledo, their eldest son attended the University of Toledo and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was licensed in Ohio as an embalmer and funeral director in 1970 and in Michigan the following year. Wisniewski began his mortuary career at the family funeral home with his grandfather, Stanley J. Urbanski, and as an EMT with Urbanski Ambulance Service. Robert H. Wick and Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Homes joined forces and opened in the late ‘80s. Wisniewski was mentored by Bob Wick, who was mentored by Morris Zimmerman. Being Jewish and knowledgeable of Jewish funeral needs and customs, Zimmerman passed on this expertise to Wick, and Wick to Wisniewski. This was the genesis of the strong and warm partnership with Jewish Toledo that exists today. Wisniewski was honored to accept the Harry Levine Service Award from Congregation Etz Chayim and the Robert H. Wick Community Service award for his exemplary work within the community since the start of his career. He was also named Mensch of the Year by the Raggedies (RAC), a Jewish social club. Wisniewski is survived by his wife, Karen, daughters Kristy ( James), Nicole (Patrick), and Dana, son Alexander, and eight grandchildren. David J. Czerniak, funeral director and manager of the Robert H. Wick/ Wisniewski Funeral Home, worked with Tom for 27 years. He is proud to have seen firsthand Wisniewski’s hard work and to oversee the only funeral home in the area with a room built under Wisniewski’s direction specifically for Jewish Toledo’s customs and needs. “Though none of us were related by blood, we’re passing the tradition down as if we’re family. We’re going to carry on as we always have and we know that’s what Tom would want us to do,” Czerniak said. “We’re following the protocol similarly to how we handled Bob Wick’s passing and Morris Zimmerman before him. It will be as seamless as possible.” Wisniewski and Czerniak worked well together as partners and felt a sense of honor to serve Jewish Toledo together.
That will never change, and he assures the community that the same high-quality and personal service they received from Wisniewski will continue under his direction, Czerniak said. “We never took it for granted that we have this relationship with the Jewish community. As the staff and I continue to serve this very special community, we just want to let it be known that nothing will change, and we will continue to accommodate the community as needed.” Editor’s note: While it is impossible to compile all the positive, supportive thoughts circulating the city regarding Wisniewski and his family, below are some reflections from those who worked with him closely in the past 30 years. All agree that Wisniewski was one-of-a-kind and will be sorely missed. A gentle soul “Tom was modest, kind, soft-spoken, and caring. He was a gentle soul. He never got upset. There would be traffic delays, problems with waiting for family, all kinds of scenarios that can happen with funerals. But he always dealt with everything very calmly. He never got excited, never got upset. He had the utmost respect for our laws, our traditions, our requirements. He knew the nuances between our congregations and how they do things. He bent over backwards for our community. He was a great friend to the Jewish community. We did tours of his facility with the pre-b’nai mitzvah religious school students, so they would understand how the process goes, and the facility was immaculate. He consulted with the community about how to make it as nice aesthetically and as respectful as possible. He was proud of the way he had the current funeral home building to have a room solely for accommodating our needs, such as tahara, the ritual washing and preparation of the body, and requests for shemirah, the 24-hour watch. He’d always make sure the body was accessible to the family and would bring them snacks and whatever else the family would need. His answer to anything would always be ‘no problem, whatever you need.’” -Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, Congregation B’nai Israel Completely dedicated “Tom was the best. I could say a lot of things about him, but it all simply comes back to that. He was totally dedicated to our community. He just did so much and went so far to take care of us. He did everything right. Tom was completely dedicated to his business and he always gave everything he had. He was passionate about everything he did, from his involvement with rotary to being with his family and kids. We would talk a lot on the way to funerals and he was such a high-quality human being. I could go on and on about Tom… I’m sure there are a thousand ways to say it. But what I shared with his fam-
ily is, one of the last things he and I did together was my father’s funeral. We spent a lot of time together, and all of the things I said while eulogizing my father can be said about Tom. He’s one of those people who embody the meaning of integrity, class, and dedication. In some sense, he was one of the greatest Jews I’ve ever known, even though he wasn’t Jewish. Actually, he was quite a devout Catholic. But his care for our needs was his number one priority. That’s the ideal we’re all supposed to live by, and I know he served other communities that way, too.” -Rabbi Evan Rubin, Congregation Etz Chayim A “righteous gentile” “The titles ‘righteous gentile’ and ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ are reserved for non-Jews who helped Jews escape from Nazi persecution during World War II. They are people who went out of their way to help Jews in times of need. If there was a modern-day reinterpretation of these terms, it would be given to those who have gone above and beyond to take care of the needs of the Jewish community. The work Tom did here and the impact he left is one where story after story has emerged detailing how he went out of his way to serve Jewish Toledoans who came to him at the most difficult times of their lives. Tom would pick up his clients’ family members from the airport at no charge. He’d discount burial items to ease clients’ financial burdens. He would work with members of our community in times of distress to ease the pain of burying a loved one, ultimately giving respect to the person who had passed. Tom did all this not only out of a love for his profession, but a love for the community. That’s what makes him a ‘righteous gentile.’” -Joel Marcovitch, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo The consummate gentleman “I’ve been at Temple for 26 years, entering my 27th. Virtually every funeral I’ve done has been with Tom. That’s quite a lot of funerals. I did a funeral with him the day before he died, even. We did a funeral Friday, and Sat-
urday, he was gone. It was a total shock. I have no stories with Tom to look back on because there was never a time when something went astray or was otherwise notable; Tom didn’t allow for such stories to happen. He exemplified service. Every time we did a funeral together, it was a precise operation. Everything happened just perfectly. All you could remember was saying ‘well done.’ When he did it, it was done the right way. It was important to him to make sure of it. There was no way to do the job but the right way. Tom was the consummate gentleman and was always on his game. He was hands on and sure every detail was attended to, being so knowledgeable in Jewish customs. He was a good, fine man who had integrity, great empathy, and was always professional. Tom could look with his eye at a situation and see all the details. He never slowed down. I think Tom took time off from work begrudgingly, because his heart was always in his work at the funeral home. It’s a very unusual feeling walking into the funeral home and realizing he’s not there. He was ever present. It’s a tremendous loss. Thankfully, he has a tremendous protégé in Dave.” -Rabbi Samuel Weinstein, Temple Shomer Emunim Truest mensch “The mark of a mensch is not to do for others in the broad, bright light that it may be noted and exalted by others. The truest mensch creates his or her own shadows in which to put forward the warm open hand of friendship or giving unheralded to be noted only by the recipient. Tom was that type of truest mensch. Consequently, the stories of his many small but important efforts were not noted by the larger community; they were comfortably received by the individuals in quiet gratitude. Moreover, Tom waved aside expressions of appreciation. To him, the doing was sufficient.” -Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Temple Shomer Emunim Rabbi Emeritus
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Itsik Sayag Itsik Sayag was born and raised in Tel Aviv. The youngest of five children, his parents came to Israel from Syria. As a soldier in the IDF, Sayag served as a writer and director in the Israeli Home Front Command, directing advocacy and information materials as well as ceremonial and large-
scale events. Upon his discharge from the army, Sayag continued to develop his passion for film and completed a bachelor’s degree in the field at Sapir College in Sderot. During his college years, Sayag resided in Kibbutz Erez near the Gaza border and was exposed to the challenges facing the community in Israel's social and geographical peripheral area under constant rocket threat. In recent years, Sayag has lived in Jerusalem and worked for the Jerusalem Season of Culture writing, directing, and producing different projects. Sayag writes for Knock-Knock, a children's television show broadcasted on the Children's Channel. He is proud to be the shalich of Beth-El Congregation and CESJDS as part of Federation’s congre-
gational shlichim program. Orna Wolf-Levy Orna Wolf-Levy was born in Moshav Nahalal in Israel’s Jezreel Valley. She is the granddaughter of one of the founders of Nahalal, the first moshav in Israel. She is married to Tzachi, Federation shaliach, and is the proud mother of Oz and Bareket. Wolf-Levy has a bachelor’s degree in special education from The Kibbutzim College and a master’s degree in education and history from Tel Aviv University. She is finishing a second master’s degree in American Jewish history through the Ruderman program for American Jewish studies at Haifa University. Wolf-Levy is also familiar to the shlichut life. She was on shli-
chut in Manchester, England, from 2003 to 2005 where she served as manager of the Jewish Resource Center for Informal Education (UJIA Makor). From 2008 to 2011, Wolf-Levy went on shlichut with her family to Johannesburg, South Africa. There, she was a shliach’s wife and was a remedial Hebrew teacher at King David Linksfield Primary School. She has been an educator for the last 20 years. Wolf-Levy’s thesis is about two organizations, the Jewish Association for Protection of Girls and Women and the National Vigilance Association. These organizations were the leading force in the fight against women trafficking known as "white slavery" in Great Britain and on the international front during the Great Migration.
October 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel. The workshop costs $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Brunch is included. Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Stephen Rothschild, and Dr. David Weinberg will participate. Themes and questions such as “What mistakes shaped my life?” and “What are the values I have lived by and why?” will be explored during the program. While ethical wills may be written as a thoughtful exercise toward the end of life, Rabbi Aaron also encourages individuals to write them as they reach certain milestones in their lives. For instance, mothers can write an ethical will to their children
upon birth, to their daughter prior to her Bat Mitzvah, or to their son prior to his wedding. A father can express in his ethical will to his children, “I will teach you the value of tzedakah and that you are part of an extended family that is more than 2,000 years old.” Rabbi Aaron will instruct participants to write their ethical wills as if their actions will be part of a story published in the Wall Street Journal. They tell future generations what is at the core of their beings. The program is lovingly dedicated to the memories of David Katz, z”l, and Joan Katz, z”l, who will be remembered in tribute during the workshop. Their legacy of love for family, Congregation B’nai Israel, the Jewish people, and service to the community endures.
Writing workshop to celebrate life Submitted by Fagie Benstein
Written wills give individuals certainty that their valued property will be transferred into the right hands after they pass on. But how can we pass on valued immaterial items that we hold dear, such as life lessons, spirituality, and
treasured advice? When it comes to the intangible, is there an equivalent to a written will? The answer, according to Rabbi Stephanie Aaron, the spiritual leader of Congregation Chaverim in Tucson, Arizona, lies in ethical wills. Ethical wills, also known as legacy letters, are written to pass on who we are to our children, grandchildren, and those yet to be born. “Writing an ethical will is the process of putting into words a life in review and celebrating a legacy,” Rabbi Aaron said. Unlike written wills, ethical wills allow the writer to record and express what has shaped their lives for posterity. Rabbi Aaron will conduct a workshop on how to write ethical wills celebrating life on Sunday,
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....the kind of September when life was slow and oh so mellow.... ....when you were a tender and callow fellow from "The Fantasticks" In the autumn of your years, what will you remember? Your bar /bat mitzvah or confirmation? Your wedding under the chupah? High holy day services .... family seders .... Chanukah gelt .... Your parents, bubbe and zaide .... good times at the JCC.... a trip to Israel.... your Jewish heritage?
And who will remember you? By what means would you like to be remembered? If the only thing that will be said about you after you're gone is ''He/she was a nice guy/lady," then we'd like to suggest a more permanent legacy. Have you remembered your synagogue, our Jewish Community Foundation, the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Senior Services, and Hillel? In the winter of your years remember how the song concludes .... Deep in December our hearts should remember, and follow, follow, follow .... Follow your heart. Try to remember.
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