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TEMPLE ISRAEL’S 1ST THURSDAY The potential for peace between Palestinians and Israelis Thursday, February 4, 7:30–8:30 pm
The US embassy is in Jerusalem and more Arab countries have recognized Israel, but the relationship between ordinary Israelis and Palestinians has never been worse.
So says the Alliance for Middle East Peace or ALLMEP, which represents some 125 organizations working to bridge the divide. Kevin Rachlin, the organization’s United States director, will be a featured guest on Temple Israel’s upcoming popular First Thursday Zoom program.
“Kevin is a very astute observer of the scene in Israel, but also of American politics,” says Joel Rubin, a former Temple Israel president and television anchor who moderates the monthly discussions. “He has informed views on how America’s Mideast policy might change with Joe Biden as President.”
Also on the panel will be the new director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Rabbi Batya Glazer, who formerly coordinated Jewish community relations in Washington and Philadelphia, is working remotely during the pandemic, but looks forward to moving to Hampton Roads. “I have heard such great things about the community, so I am anxious to meet everyone and get started.”
Rabbi Glazer has a long background in interfaith programming and in efforts similar to ALLMEP. “I can talk about my experiences and what we can do in Hampton Roads to build our own bridges.” Temple Israel began First Thursday after COVID-19 forced an end to the in-person Second Saturday programs Joel Rubin conducted for more than seven years. “We have taken advantage of the virtual format to bring in presenters from as far away as London,” Rubin says. “In January we had our largest participation, more than 70 persons, for a very engaging Rabbi Batya Glazer, hour on the coro- UJFT Jewish navirus that featured Community Relations Council director. some local people who survived it and Dr. Craig Futterman, who grew up at Temple Israel and now practices in the DC area. He reassured everyone that the COVID vaccine is Kevin Rachlin, US safe and necessary.” director of Alliance for Middle East Peace
Virginia’s first (ALLMEP). Jewish Speaker of the House, NOVA Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, is the scheduled First Thursday guest for March 4. “We are happy to have non-members of Joel Rubin. Temple Israel join us on the Zoom screen,” says Rabbi Michael Panitz. “The conversations are as lively and informative as any you will find anywhere, and they really help build community.”
To obtain the link for all First Thursday programs, visit https://templeisraelva. org/featured-events/first-thursday-program-in-february or call 757-489-4550.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Lawrence Steingold to receive VCIC Humanitarian Award Thursday, March 18, 6:30 pm, virtual
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will honor Lawrence L. Steingold at its 57th annual Tidewater Humanitarian Awards Dinner.
These VCIC honors are presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
Under the leadership of William L. Nusbaum, in addition to Steingold, recipients include Yvonne T. Allmond, Susan R. Colpitts, Frank J. Hruska, and Ruth T. Jones Nichols. The distinguished Merit Award will go to Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
Steingold has served the Jewish community as president of both Jewish Lawrence Steingold. Family Service and Tidewater Jewish Foundation, as treasurer of Ohef Sholom Temple, and as a member of numerous other boards of directors.
To make a reservation, go to inclusiveva.org/ awards/tidewater.
WHO KNEW
MAYIM BIALIK TO GUEST HOST JEOPARDY! WHILE THE SHOW SEEKS A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR THE LATE ALEX TREBEK
Mayim Bialik. The correct answer is: Who is the upcoming Jewish guest host of Jeopardy!?
Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory and other sitcoms who has written for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, has been named one of four temporary celebrity guest hosts while the show finds a permanent replacement for the late Alex Trebek.
Ken Jennings, the Jeopardy! champion and among its all-time money winners, is hosting for six weeks. Celebrity hosts will include Katie Couric, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker.
The show’s executive producer, Mike Richards, will follow Jennings for a twoweek interim period to give the newly announced interim hosts an opportunity to prepare.
Hosting Jeopardy! requires a level of intelligence that goes far beyond the typical quip-ability required by most game shows. Couric and Whitaker are respected journalists, Rodgers has won celebrity rounds of Jeopardy! and, of course, Bialik is a neuroscientist.
None of the celebrities are expected to be named the permanent host. (JTA)
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