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Comedies from Theatre Chevruta They say that comedy works in threes. Theatre Chevruta will prove it by presenting three comedies this year. After last April’s very successful performances of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Theatre Chevruta is shifting gears to have a lighthearted fourth season at the APJCC. It includes two rarely-seen, lighthearted plays by very famous writers, and a one-night-only special event by a local writer. “In our first two seasons,” says artistic director Doug Brook, “we presented one comedy and one drama. Last year, in part to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Arthur Miller, continued on page 12
In This Issue... Jewish organizations welcome new staff and volunteers, P4, 5, 19 Creating an income for life, P8 Knitzvah celebrates ten years, P10 The augmented reality of Pokemon Go and Judaism, P13
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from the desk of the ceo Change is in the air. This summer we welcomed our 2016-17 board of directors and two new chairs: Susan Gavens and Joel Rubnitz. Both are long-time Silicon Valley residents and bring decades of experience and dedication with them to their roles. Our board is meeting at the end of August to discuss the direction of the coming years, but meanwhile we have many exciting opportunities to share with the community. This September Ambassador Dennis Ross will be joining us for our 2017 Annual
Campaign kickoff where we will honor Rick Tavan with the Harold Witkin Humanitarian Award. September also brings the WP kickoff event “50 Shades of Talmud” with Author Maggie Anton. In fact, our fall season is quickly filling up with much-anticipated programs. As we move into the new year, our staff is also experiencing an internal re-organization. Michelle Nathanson, our chief development officer, has been recruited and left for a new career opportunity. The rest of our team is taking over where she left off. Becka Ross will be taking over our Women’s Philanthropy program and Community Campaign, Amanda
Glincher will be working with our Giving Circle community, and I am delighted to be managing the campaign and Community Legacy Project. Please join me in wishing Michelle only the best in her next endeavor and in supporting our current staff as they take on these new roles. I hope you are as excited as I am to see where these changes in leadership and innovation take our community. Jyl Jurman, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley
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l cal news Temple Emanu-El welcomes Cantor Amanda Winter By Megan Parkins
assistant director, junior youth group director, preschool teacher, and plenty of unnamed roles! When it was finally time to submit the application for cantorial school, she felt much better equipped and ready to begin the great journey ahead of her.
Temple Emanu-El is thrilled to welcome Cantor Amanda Winter as the newest addition to our clergy. We are very excited to have her as part of our temple community. Cantor Amanda says, “When I came for my interview at Temple Emanu-El just a few months ago, I knew that there was something about the congregation and the atmosphere that spoke to me. I felt welcomed and at ease. I am thrilled to be the new cantor, and excited at the idea of working with the choir and with the Religious School students through their Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparations, as well as returning to Camp Newman as a faculty member. I’m very excited to get to know each of you!” Cantor Amanda grew up in Roanoke, Virginia where there was a small Jewish community, being one of only eight Jews in her high school. Despite this, she was highly involved in temple youth group as a founding member with her closest friends also being involved. Her rabbi at the time was one she greatly looked up to and encouraged Amanda to go to Kutz Camp, a Reform Jewish youth leadership camp in Warwick, New York. During her time spent embracing Judaism at camp and getting to know some cantors, she knew, at the age of 15, that she wanted to pursue the cantorate in the future. Having previously been involved in school choirs, in musical theater, and in Temple choir, music was already a love for her from a young age. When it came time for college, Cantor Amanda attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, receiving a Bachelor
of Arts in Linguistics, with minors in both Music and Spanish. While there, she was involved in Hillel, and also became a religious school teacher and choir member at the Temple near campus. She was able to return to Kutz Camp as a staff member in the summer of 2005. Throughout the entire time in college, she was wholeheartedly committed to becoming a cantor—it just felt right, saying “I knew I loved music, I knew I loved to teach, and I knew I loved Judaism.” When she graduated, the rabbi in Roanoke, who was Amanda’s mentor as a teenager, offered her a position at her home temple. The job description included: cantorial soloist, B’nei Mitzvah tutor, office assistant, camp
Cantor Amanda moved to Jerusalem in the summer of 2008, where she began her studies as a cantorial student. In the fall of 2009, she continued her studies in New York until the spring of 2013. During that time in school, Cantor Amanda held student pulpit positions in Bloomington, IL, Port Washington, NY, and Neponsit, NY. She also had the great opportunity to spend some time on senior staff for two summers at another Reform camp: Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA. For the past three years she has been the full-time cantor at the Temple Congregation Shomer Emunim in Sylvania, OH. Cantor Amanda Winter made the difficult decision to leave this warm congregation, as she met the love of her life, her fiancé, Ted Edmondson. He and his family live in California, and Cantor Amanda and Ted are very happy to be living closer to them. Cantor Amanda Winter joined the Temple Emanu-El clergy on July 1. Come get to know her during our special Potluck Dinner and Meet-the-Cantor Discussion on July 29 at 7:30 p.m. following our 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service.
Congregation Shir Hadash welcomes Rabbi Oren Postrel By Gordon Gladstone Congregation Shir Hadash is delighted to announce this fall that Rabbi Oren J. Postrel will join our team as an adjunct rabbi. Rabbi Postrel will be in residence one Shabbat a month. He will be leading services, conducting Torah study and working with B’nai Mitzvah students. Rabbi Postrel was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute
of Religion in 1993 and holds a Master’s Degree in Hebrew Letters and a BA from U.C. Berkeley. Rabbi Postrel spent much of his childhood at Congregation Emanuel in San Francisco and at Camp Swig in Saratoga (now merged with Camp Newman in Santa Rosa). Rabbi Postrel completed Chaplaincy training in 2014 at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and California Pacific Medical Center with rotations in oncology, general medicine, and the emergency department
doing interfaith spiritual care. Currently, Rabbi Postrel teaches at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette and has served as a sabbatical rabbi at Rodef Sholom in San Rafael. Congregation Shir Hadash and Rabbi Melanie Aron are delighted to welcome Rabbi Postrel to the team and look forward to learning from him in the coming year.
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c mmunity photos Jewish Federation’s Annual Meeting On June 22 the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley welcomed in the 2016-17 Board of Directors, including Co-Chairs Susan Gavens and Joel Rubnitz (pictured left with immediate Past-President Julie Krigel and CEO Jyl Jurman). Additional officers include: Ginny Baird, Rabbi Josh Berkenwald, Alyssia Berkowitz, Rob Chaykin, Larry Dibowitz, Heidi Eisips, Howard Fine, Jay Friedman, Marilyn Goldsmith, Al Guggenheim, Steve Jackson, Tom Johanix, Jonathan Katz, Marc Levitt, Lewis Osofsky, Bonnie Slavitt-Moore, Susan Sweedler, and Peter Ullmann. Additional information on the 2016-17 leadership and their plans will be available in the September issue of JValley.news.
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simchas By Andrea Cohen Greyber
Called to the Torah
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Jordan Smith, daughter of Lauren & Joshua Smith, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Sinai on May 7. She will be in the eighth grade at Almaden Country School and attended Yavneh Day School for kindergarten through fifth grade. She is the younger sister of Arielle, a junior at Notre Dame High School. Jordan’s passion is gymnastics and she has been taking lessons since she was 5 years old. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family and her dogs; she also likes to read. She was very happy that her grandparents, Bette & Mark Kositsky and Carol Tessler were able to join her on this special day.
Lance & Abby Morrill of Congregation Sinai are thrilled to announce the birth of Nolan Jack Keith Morrill who was born March 10; the baby weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 21½ inches long. Grandparents are Janet & Nate Silberman and Greg and the late Mary Morrill of Morgan Hill. Beth David congregants Steve & Helaine Green are pleased to announce the birth of Colette Grace Powell who was born at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles on June 22 to David & Meredith Powell. The baby weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her middle name is in memory of her paternal greatgrandmother. The other happy grandparents are Jack & Alice Powell of St. Louis, MO. Mom, Dad, uncles and aunts are doing well and very excited to welcome a new little one into the family. Janet & Steve Dombro are thrilled to welcome their grandson Zachary Stephen Wysong, born June 15. He joins his proud parents Rachel & Andrew Wysong and excited big sister Lydia of Santa Fe, NM. His other grandmother is Linda Wysong of South Lake Tahoe. His many aunts and uncles are Ben, Josh, Jonathan and Elysa Dombro and Kelly & Danny Campbell. His great-grandmother Nesya Fishstrom and great-grandfather Louis Dombro are also pleased with his timely arrival. Zachary’s middle name is Stephen after both of his grandfathers, Stephen Dombro and Stephen Wysong of blessed memory. Jacob & Jennifer Orrin are pleased to announce the birth of Emma Joy Orrin who was born at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View on June 29. The baby weighed 6 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. She is named for her GreatGrandma Emma, Uncle Jeffrey Keyak, and Aunt Sandy Seligman. Emma is the younger sister to Adam and Joey Orrin. The happy grandparents are Mark and Paula Urkowitz of Houston, TX and Rabbi Marvin & Janet Schwab of San Jose. The entire family is doing well and is very excited to welcome their new little one.
Raymond Hughes, son of Brian & Jeanine Picraux-Hughes, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 21 at Congregation Sinai. He will be an eighth grader at Union Middle School in the fall. He is the older brother of Daniel, a fourth grader at Alta Vista. Raymond enjoys playing clarinet, sailing, reading and video games. He was pleased that his grandparents, Lloyd & Judy Hughes and Tom & Danice Picraux and family from California and the east coast were able to join him to celebrate this milestone in his life. Joshua Wolf-Bloom, son of David & Michelle Wolf-Bloom, was called to the Torah at Congregation Sinai on May 28. He is the older brother of Aaron, 9½, who is a student at Los Alamitos Elementary School. Joshua will be an eighth grader at Castillero Middle School. He loves
playing sports, especially basketball and baseball; he also plays the double bass in the orchestra at his school. He was very pleased to have his grandparents Sheila & Ron Kraemer of Lawrenceville, NJ and Zandra &Joseph Bloom of Canton, OH join him for this wonderful occasion. Noah Anav, son of Daniel & Risa Anav, was called to the Torah at Congregation Sinai on June 4. He is an eighth grade student at Sierra Mont Middle School. He is the younger brother of Ethan, 15, who is a student at Piedmont Hills High. Noah likes video games, watching sports and singing. He is donating to the Audubon Society. Noah was happy that his grandparents, Paul & Binnie Alpert of Orlando, FL and Devora Anav of L.A. were able to join him on this special occasion. Samuel Aaron Messinger, son of David Messinger and Lorelie Messinger was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 18 at Temple EmanuEl. He will be entering Prospect High School as a ninth grader in the fall. His younger brother, Ben, is in the seventh grade at Easterbrook Discovery School in San Jose. When Sam was introduced to Jewish life as a young boy, the Messinger house was filled with the songs he sang in Hebrew and reading from the Torah. He learned quickly and never failed in his desire to learn. He has continually amazed his family with achievements in school and sports. His love of science appeals to his sense of wonder and all possibilities. He has succeeded in experiencing many different sports such as baseball, soccer, volleyball, swimming and his favorite – wake boarding. For his Bar Mitzvah project, Sam is participating in the building
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simchas of a mosaic bench in memory of a teacher at his school who passed away. Sam’s sense of humor and compassion makes his family proud. Aaron Salowe, son of Naomi & Jeff Salowe, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Sinai on June 18. He is the younger brother of Phillip and the older brother of Leilani. Aaron will be in the eighth grade at Union Middle School where his favorite class is Social Studies. Some of his hobbies are swimming, Frisbee and computer games. He has been playing little league baseball and will soon join a travel ball team. His grandmother, Sharon Kundin was happy to participate in this simcha as were relatives and friends from PA, MD, MA, CT, VA and HA.
Ella Carr, a seventh grader at Dartmouth Middle School, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 25 at Temple Emanu-El. She is the daughter of Daniel & Connie Carr and the sister of Max Carr. She was pleased to share this happy occasion with grandparents, family and friends. Ella loves music, swimming, reading, drawing and playing the saxophone. She competes on her school’s Color Guard and Winter Guard teams and swims competitively every summer. When she is not busy with outside activities, Ella reads, writes and plays with her newest feline family member, Melodie! Ella is a problem solver and believes strongly in justice and equality. She is helping to provide food for those in need as part of her Mitzvah project. She loves her time at Camp Newman and looks forward to being a camp counselor. She will be returning to Emanu-El’s religious school program as a madracha to help give children the same positive experiences that she has enjoyed.
Tammy Amir, daughter of Rina & Chemy Amir, was called to the Torah at Congregation Sinai on July 2. She will be an eighth grader at Cupertino Middle School in the fall. She is the older sister of Ella, a fifth grader. Tammy has been a competitive figure skater and spends a lot of time at Sharks Ice where she trains. She also loves dancing, listening to music and photography. Tammy is donating money to the “Giving Tree” which supports children’s literacy in the Bay Area. She was also pleased to invite David Meyers, a family friend and a “lone soldier” who volunteered with the IDF in Israel and came to Sinai to tell the Hebrew school about his efforts.
To share your simcha please send it to andrea. greyber@gmail.com or call Andrea at (408) 377-6224.
Getting an income for life while leaving a community legacy By Alan Werba Thirty years ago Betty and Bob Goldstein bought a parcel of land not far from their home even though it was quite a financial stretch at the time. As the years passed the property rose in value from its $100,000 purchase price to its current value of roughly $1,000,000. The expenses of the vacant property are now a burden on their budget as they approach retirement. They are considering selling the land and reinvesting the proceeds to supplement their retirement income. Betty and Bob decided to meet with their CPA to discuss this situation and to determine the best way to proceed. The CPA explained that, if they sell the property for $1,000,000 with closing costs of $60,000, they would have to pay income tax on a long-term capital gain of $840,000 (1,000,000-100,000-60,000). The CPA projected that the combined Federal and California income tax liability would be roughly $280,000 leaving them only $660,000 (1,000,000-60,000-280,000) to reinvest. If they generated a 4% annual cash flow from their new investment, they would then have a $26,400 annual pre-tax cash flow plus additional savings from the elimination of the expenses of the property.
to lower the income tax bite? We need to maximize our retirement cash flow.” The CPA replied, “You can give away your property and create a lifetime cash flow for yourselves. In fact, the annual cash should begin at $47,000 (5%) per year pre-tax cash flow. Would you be interested in hearing the details of this plan?” After getting an enthusiastic “Yes”, the CPA proceeded to explain his plan to create a better retirement cash flow for them. “The tool you can use is known as a ‘Charitable Remainder UniTrust’ or simply a ‘CRUT’. An attorney will draft the CRUT for you. You can serve as the trustees. Once the trust is created, you will transfer title of your property to the trust and then the trust will list and sell the property. The trust realizes the same capital gain of $840,000, but pays no income tax. So the trust can reinvest the entire $940,000 net sale proceeds with no income tax shrinkage.”
are taxed.” “So instead of having only $660,000 to generate income, we would have $940,000. How did we avoid the big income tax up front?” The CPA explained that after they both died, the remaining assets in the trust would go to their favorite charities instead of their family. This ultimate gift to charity enabled the trust to avoid taxes on its income. Now Bob and Betty understood why they would pay no tax on the land sale and would be able to produce higher income for themselves. They understood the tradeoffs, but felt maximizing their retirement cash flow was more important than leaving any of these assets to their heirs. “Are there any other aspects of this plan of which we should be aware?” asked Bob.
“Yes. There is one more important feature,” added the CPA. “When you transfer the land “I am already seeing the benefit of this plan,” to the trust, you will receive a charitable Betty said hopefully. “Please tell us more. donation deduction to use on your tax return Aren’t there any income taxes to be paid?” that year. We will estimate how much will be left for your favorite charities when you “Definitely”, the CPA continued. “The trust die and then use a certain percentage of will make lifetime taxable distributions to you. the estimated gift based on your ages. All Payments will be taxed as ordinary income, these calculations are done with well-defined While Bob liked the new cash flow, he was capital gains, and ultimately as return of formulas that have been used for many shocked by the potential income tax bite. capital. If you decide to pursue this further, I years. Based on your current ages, I have He asked the CPA, “Is there some legal way will explain more about how the distributions computed that 28% of the gift value will be 8 www.jvalley.org
legacy deductible. In other words, if the property is valued at $1,000,000, you will receive a charitable donation deduction for $280,000. This will help you reduce your tax bill significantly.” Bob was curious about such a large tax deduction. “What if our income is lower than the charitable deduction?” he asked. The CPA explained further, “The amount of the charitable deduction that you can use is limited to 30% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for any given tax year. However, if the deduction cannot be fully used in the first year, you can carry the unused balance forward for the next five years. So the carry forward increases the odds you will fully utilize the deduction.” Bob and Betty liked the CPA’s idea and decided to work with him to implement their plan for lifetime income. With his help, they converted a non-income producing asset into a great lifetime cash flow producing asset with no up-front tax shrinkage. Much of their initial income was sheltered by the large donation deduction. This plan went a long way toward securing their retirement. As the years passed, they also realized that the charitable legacy they would leave when they died gave them a great deal of satisfaction. This story could be helpful to you in your own situation. Please keep in mind that the subject is more complex and goes far beyond the information presented in this brief article. If you want to look at your own specific situation, it is highly recommended that you contact your CPA, estate planning attorney or wealth manager to help answer your questions and determine if this plan would work for you. In addition, you can contact Jyl Jurman (jyl@jvally.org or (408) 357-7500) to ask for help from the Silicon Valley Jewish Community Legacy Committee. The following individuals have committed to making a legacy gift to our community: Cookie & Arnie* Addison Marjorie Alpert & Jeff Warwick Altman-Aronow Charitable Foundation Ginny & Bob Baird Harvey Belsky Janet & David Berg Barbara & Morton Berlant Trista & Josh Bernstein Dana & Rabbi Josh Berkenwald Mindy & Rabbi Allan Berkowitz Judy & Brett Borah Suzanne & Gerry Boxer-Gassman Edward & Margie Cahn Margaret & Robert Cant Lynda & Jack Chase
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news JFS seeks Director of Community and Social Services Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFSSV) is seeking a full-time Director of Community and Social Services to manage agency programs for a diverse group of clientele that includes families, seniors, émigrés, Holocaust survivors, volunteers, and others. They are seeking a visionary leader and multi-tasker who enjoys supervising staff, and who can build and sustain strong programs. This person will manage and oversee programs and services for adults, families, and seniors. The job responsibilities include assuring effective client services, writing grants, supervising departmental staff, assuring grant and contract compliance, and promoting JFS SV throughout the community. The right employee will be outgoing, friendly, positive, and highly organized with strong work/life balance. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office are required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Work in a beautiful campus in Los Gatos. Requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Non-profit Management or Counseling; Three years post-graduate work (including supervision of staff, grant writing and direct work with clients) in a non-profit agency; Understanding of Jewish community, religion and the unique issues Jews face; Ability to work well with others in community including volunteers, clergy, educators, JCC, Federation and other professionals. Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley empowers individuals and families facing life’s challenges by providing quality human services inspired by Jewish values. If you are interested, please send resumes and cover letter to jobs@jfssv.org.
JFS’s Knitzvah celebrates 10 years! On September 18, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Lounge at the Levy Family Campus, Knitzvah will be holding its 10-year anniversary meeting to celebrate Knitzvah and their extraordinary service to the community. It will be followed at 11:30 a.m. by a special artist reception to enjoy delicious treats and the Knitzvah Artist exhibit. This Knitzvah Artist exhibit is being held on the 2nd floor gallery hall of the Levy Family Campus from September 14 through October 28. The exhibit showcases exquisite and
artistic handcrafted items from Knitzvah members who knit, crochet and sew blankets for preemies in the NICU, blankets for refugees, caps for cancer patients, toys for kids in shelters and foster care and so much more. Each of these beautiful items has a story of giving from the heart which gives recipients hope for a better future. For more information of Jewish Family Services visit www.jfssv.org or call (408) 5560600.
Israel and the European Union By Richard Muirhead Israel has significant ties to the European Union. Here are two examples: • As the only non-European associate to the Horizon 2020 agreement, Israel and the EU have strengthened the already active cooperation between Israeli and EU researchers and innovators. The program funds research and development, and Israel has the same access to the program as EU member states, while in return contributing to the Horizon 2020 budget. • Through its participation in the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), Israel can influence the financial assistance the EU offers to the countries that surround it. Israel is part of the ENP decision-making process, promoting economic and political reform in these EUneighbor states. The relationship between Israel and the European Union was the topic of a session at Limmud Bay Area, held at Sonoma State University in June. The presentation was given by Ravit Baer, currently serving as the Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, based in San Francisco. Baer has had direct experience in the relationship between Israel and the EU. Prior to her appointment to the Bay Area, she served for five years at the Department for Multilateral European Organization at the Europe Division. Among her various assignments, she was responsible for coordinating the implementation of the European Neighborhood Policy in Israel. Baer will be speaking on this topic in the South Bay. Her talk, “Israel and the European Union,” is part of the “Exploring the World of Judaism” series at Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos, and will be given on Sunday, September 18, at 9:30 a.m.
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Temple Emanu-El “MISHPACHA SHELI” (“My Family”) Open to the Community, Pre-K Family Education Sundays 10:00 AM -12:30 PM A program designed for pre-kindergarten aged children and their parents who would like a “whole family” learning experience. We offer an introduction to Jewish values, holidays, traditions and customs through singing, storytelling, art, movement games and cooking. ***Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2016*** Class dates: 9/25/16, 11/6/16, 12/18/16, 2/12/17, 3/12/17, and 4/2/17 Registration is now open online at www.templesanjose.org!
Neighborhood Havdalah Saturday, August 27 at 6:30 PM Join together at the house of one of your Temple Emanu-El neighbors to start the new week. The hosts will provide the home, the guests will provide an appetizer or dessert, and Temple Emanu-El will provide the wine and ritual! Visit www.templesanjose.org to RSVP, and we will match you with a host home. Contact havdalah@templesanjose.org with questions. This event is open to members and non-members. Opening Day of Religious School BBQ and Open House Sunday, September 11 at 12:30 PM All prospective members and religious school families are welcome. Come enjoy a wonderful lunch and get to know Temple Emanu-El and its vibrant and diverse congregation.
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Theatre Chevruta (continued from cover) we ended up doing two dramas. “This year, we want to restore balance by providing lighter fare. It’s time to just have fun.” On November 12 and 13, the season begins with a yuppie couple buying a house in New York’s Lower East Side. The house – a converted synagogue – is hilariously haunted by its former cantor. “Cantorial” premiered in 1988, written by Ira Levin – the writer of many famous novels, films, and plays, including “Rosemary’s Baby”, “A Kiss Before Dying”, “The Stepford Wives”, “No Time for Sergeants”, “The Boys from Brazil”, and “Deathtrap”, among many others. Negotiations are underway for the rapturous singing voice of the Cantor, heard throughout the play, to be performed by a special guest from among local clergy. On April 22 and 23, audiences can work off their matzah weight by laughing with the inhabitants of a small Russian village that intelligence passed over. In the tradition of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s tales of Chelm, a teacher has twenty-four hours to save the village of Kulyenchikov from its curse of ignorance. “Fools” is a laugh-out-loud feast of puns and malaprops by Neil Simon, the writer of countless comedies including “The Odd Couple”, “Barefoot in the Park”, “Brighton Beach Memoirs”, “Biloxi Blues”, “I Ought To Be In Pictures”, “They’re Playing Our Song”, “Lost in Yonkers”, “The Goodbye Girl”, “Barefoot in the Park”, “Sweet Charity”, “Murder by Death”, “They’re Playing Our Song”, “Promises, Promises”, and many more. “These are two of the greatest American writers of the late 20th Century,” says Brook. “Performing just one in a season would make that season. Doing two? You can’t miss that.” A third play – a special one-night event – has been added this year. The evening event at this year’s Jewbilee, on January 29, will be a special presentation of “Lot in Life,” a modern retelling of the biblical story of Lot, from the salty perspective of Lot’s wife. This hour-long comedy has been well-received by audiences in Santa Cruz, Ohio, and Chicago, with its mixing of modern sensibilities, rethinking of traditional assumptions, and every bit of actual biblical text from the original story.
“This play has been referred to as Midrash Onstage,” says Brook. “Theatre Chevruta was started to mix entertainment and, for those who want it, something educational to explore. That was the intent of this play when I wrote it, and what prompted people a couple years ago to start asking about including it at some point.” All performances will once again be directed by Doug Brook, a longtime instructor at local synagogues, as well as executive director of Silicon Valley Shakespeare and director of numerous local plays and musicals, including several award-winning musicals at South Bay Musical Theatre in Saratoga. Theatre Chevruta performs fully-rehearsed staged readings, which allows the audience and performers particular focus on the text and nuance. To see just how funny, dramatic, and impactful these performances are, watch the brief video available on Theatre Chevruta’s page on the APJCC website, www.apjcc.org/theatre.
they’re in November, and “Fools” in February. Information is always posted in advance on the Theatre Chevruta webpage and Facebook page, and in the APJCC calendar. All Theatre Chevruta performances hold open auditions – everyone is welcome to come and read. While there are no guarantees, anything is possible. “Through our three seasons,” says Brook, “the casts have been a pretty even balance of people from the APJCC and local Jewish community, and members of the local theatre community.” For all Theatre Chevruta news, visit http:// www.apjcc.org/jewishlife/readers-theatre/, or follow Theatre Chevruta on Facebook at http:// facebook.com/theatre.chevruta.
As always, audiences are invited after each performance to stay for a brief talkback discussion with the cast. “Theatre Chevruta,” says Brook, “was founded to provide something you don’t get elsewhere. Worthy plays that have gone adrift from the mainstream. Renewed meaning in stories that we’ve heard before. And, most significantly, entertainment for all who just want to be entertained.”
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rabbi’s c lumn Pokemon Go: seeing the world through a new lens By Rabbi Lisa Levenberg, Congregation Shir Hadash
As Pokemon Go began rocketing up the charts, rabbis, educators and Jewish professionals immediately began asking ourselves and each other, “What’s the Jewish connection? Is there Torah learning here? How can this be used to support our students and communities?” Indeed, our own JValley News has invited people to check out the PokeStops at the Levy Family Campus. Some synagogues are experimenting with offering freebies to people who drop by, or joking about having membership drives for people who wander into the parking lot.
A friend recently joked, “In the olden days, if you saw a grown man standing on a corner looking down at his cell phone, you’d assume he was waiting for his Uber. Now, he’s probably catching virtual creatures in Pokemon Go.” As you may know, Pokemon Go is the latest online fad, bounding from “fun new app” to “genuine cultural phenomenon” in the two weeks since its launch. While many of us remember Pokemon as a kids’ trading card game and entertainment juggernaut from the 90s, people of all ages have gravitated toward the new game. It can be thought of as a virtual scavenger hunt, using a technology called “Augmented Reality,” where players use their smart phones to find, collect, and battle imaginary creatures that dot the real world. More than 30 million people have downloaded the game so far; in the time it will take you to read this article, Pokemon Go will be downloaded 30,000 times. Public sentiment is mixed about the game. Privacy activists note the access to personal information that users are volunteering to the game developers and to third parties. Players often act carelessly, rudely, or recklessly by wandering into traffic, trespassing on other people’s property, or even trying to catch Pokemon while driving! Some businesses and individuals have put up signs to deter zealous searchers. In addition to these material concerns, other people object to the game on a more macro level, seeing it as vapid and without purpose, distracting us from more substantial issues and
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PokeStop at the Levy Family Campus concerns. On the other hand, Pokemon Go has been praised as encouraging both adults and young people to be more physically active: the game is best played by walking, and some prizes can only be activated after you have travelled a certain distance. Likewise, the game brings people together in communal space, especially parks, plazas, and shopping districts. It has been a boon for small businesses and attracts people to cultural attractions that they might otherwise bypass. A friend whose teenage son has autism has marveled at his willingness to shift his daily routine in order to get out and play, even interacting with goodnatured strangers as the creatures do battle. My colleague Rabbi Elisa Koppel responds to critics by reminding us of the importance of play and fun in maintaining mental health and strengthening relationships with others. She notes that we often needlessly pass judgment on other people’s enjoyment, when we could simply refrain from criticizing.
Like Pokemon Go, Judaism is a type of Augmented Reality. Our faith and our tradition are practical, prosaic, deeply rooted in the real world and everyday life; and yet, it is not limited to it. Judaism adds another layer over real life, a different type of reality. The Augmented Reality that Judaism offers is a layer of holiness. Judaism does not remove us from the real world; instead, it invites us to see the world through a different lens. As we wander the world, we, too, encounter unexpected obstacles, battles, and treasures. Judaism, our Augmented Reality, offers countless and varied opportunities to seek out joy, beauty, and kindness in our everyday goings and comings. Rabbi Melinda Panken writes that in an important way, the simple fun of Pokemon Go mirrors one of the fundamental joys of Judaism: looking for and finding what is hidden in plain sight.
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dateb ONGOING EVENTS Mondays Torah Study at Chai House Chai House, 3:30 PM This engaging class with the JCC’s Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia, keeps us full of life through the words of the Torah. All abilities, ages, and levels are welcome - you do not need to be a resident of Chai House. This is a free, drop-in class. No need to register. rabbihugh@apjcc.org, 947-1818 Tuesdays Classic Jewish Texts APJCC, 9:30 AM Rabbi Joey Felsen of the Jewish Study Network guides you through the fundamental works of Maimonides, Luzzato, and other classic commentators. No Hebrew necessary. This is a free, drop-in class. No need to register. jenny@apjcc.org, 358-3636 A Taste of Judaism Emanu-El, 7 PM, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be Jewish to be curious. But you do have to register so we can save you a seat! Enjoy three weekly classes on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Our classes are dynamic and interactive; our teachers are accessible, engaging, and can answer any and all of your questions. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939 Israeli Dancing Emanu-El, 7:30 PM, 8/2,8/16, 9/6, 9/20 Put on your dancin’ shoes and join this free dancing class taught by Loui Tucker No dance experience necessary and everyone is welcome. megan@templesanjose.org, 2920939 Wednesdays Heschel Roundtable APJCC, 9 AM Drop in to study and discuss the writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel. No experience or specialized knowledge necessary. This is a free, drop-in class. No need to register. rabbihugh@apjcc.org, 358-3636 Meditation Group Shir Hadash, 10:30 AM, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 Participants use principles of Jewish meditation as described by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, as well as mindfulness, traditional, and guided meditation. Bring a water bottle and dress comfortably. Most of us sit on chairs. If you prefer to lie down, bring your own yoga mat or blanket. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Lunch and Learn Emanu-El, Noon, 8/10, 9/14 Join the Rabbi for lunch, and bring your opinion! Bring a sack lunch and join Rabbi
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Hasidic Havurah APJCC, 11 AM This class takes a look at some of the great works of past Hasidic teachers and strives toward deepening our contemporary Jewish spirituality. This class is for all abilities and levels and is a free, drop-in class. No need to register. rabbihugh@apjcc.org, 358-3636 Freilache Menschen Retirees Group Program Shir Hadash, 11:30 AM, 8/11, 9/8 A monthly lecture, discussion, performance or film. Program and a light lunch for a $5/person donation. shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Fridays Friday Talmud Study: Tractate Beth David, 10 AM Join Rabbi Ohriner as we study Tractate Megillah, containing laws of Purim, Torah reading, and synagogue practices. English texts are available. Newcomers are welcome. Donations to Adult Education are appreciated. adultEd@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Alzheimers Caregivers Support Group Shir Hadash, 10 AM, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14 The Alzheimer’s Association, in conjunction with Shir Hadash’s Caring Committee, is offering a Support Group for anyone trying to navigate the day-to-day difficulties of caregiving. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Jewish Ethics Discussion Beth David, 11:15 AM Explore the wisdom of Jewish ethical teachings in this participant-led group. AdultEd@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Kabbalat Shabbat Lunch for Ages 55+ APJCC, Noon, 8/26, 9/16 A once-a-month get-together for adults ages 55+. Enjoy a catered hot lunch followed by entertainment. $6/JCC member; $8.50/non-
member if you sign up and pay in advance. $10 at the door. cherie@apjcc.org, 358-3636 Kabbalat Shabbat Patio Service Emanu-El, 6:30 PM, 7/29, 8/5, 8, 12, 8/19, 8/26 In the summer months, our Kabbalat Shabbat services are held in our beautiful courtyard to enjoy the amazing California weather. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939 Saturdays Tot Shabbat Beth David, 11:15 AM, 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24 For ages 5 and under. Relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots. Includes songs, stories, puppets and more. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Jewish Artists Group Beth David, 1:30 PM, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15 Presentations and discussions on Judaica. The CBD Jewish Artists Group meets monthly. Meetings begin immediately after Kiddush Lunch, approximately 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, whether member of CBD or visitor, including non-artists, too! cbd.artistsgroup@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Sundays Silicon Valley Holocaust Survivors Association Brunch APJCC, 10:30 AM, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9 A bagel brunch is held the second Sunday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for survivors and their families. In addition to brunch there is always entertainment and/or an educational program included. Admission is free, but an optional $5 donation at the door will help defray our costs. Unless otherwise noted brunches will be held at the APJCC in the Adult Lounge on the second floor. cherie@apjcc.org, 358-3636
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, July 29 Potluck Dinner and Discussion Emanu-El, 7:30 PM Join Rabbi Dana Magat and other members of our Temple community for a potluck dinner and discussion. Enjoy a delicious meal while getting to know our congregation. This event is free and open to non-members. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939 Saturday, July 30 Shabbat Service in the Park Wildwood Park, 10:30 AM Social Psychologists Paul Piff and Dacher Keltner have recently quantified what many of us understood instinctively, that being in a beautiful place increases our feelings of awe and wonder and that these experiences make us better people. They took people either to a grove of Tasmanian blue gum eucalyptus trees over 200 feet tall or to look at the facade of an unremarkable science building, and
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movement, song and stories. Stay for a kid(and adult-) friendly dinner. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Back-to-Shul 2016 Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Services Sinai, 6 PM Come experience the warmth of our Sinai community. Welcome Shabbat, take a tour of our beautiful campus, and learn about all that Sinai has to offer. Shabbat Dinner (by RSVP) follows services. Half price for prospective members. FEE for Shabbat Dinner: EarlyBird Special for Shabbat dinner RSVP before Tuesday, August 16 at noon: $20/adult (age 13 and up), $5/child (age 5-12), Free for children under age 5, $54 maximum/family. After noon on August 16: $24/adult, $10/child, $65 maximum/family. Office@Sinai-SJ.org, 264-8542 Kabbalat Shabbat Beth David, 6:30 PM Enjoy a warm and traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service while sipping a glass of champagne or sparkling cider and eating some tasty treats in honor of Tu B’Av, the Jewish/Israeli day of love. The holiday was mentioned in the Mishnah and came a week after Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem. The day was forgotten for generations but was recreated in modern Israel and is celebrated similarly to Valentine’s Day. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333 An Israel Shabbat Shir Hadash, 8 PM Last summer, the American-Israel Education Foundation (AIEF) sponsored their first Pacific Northwest Progressive Outreach mission to Israel. Come hear from four alumni of the mission. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Saturday, August 20 Beer & Bouncy BBQ Shir Hadash, 5:30 PM Join for one of the largest, most fun and bouncy-est events of the year. Cold beer, hot grills and plenty of space for the kids to play. Teens will be on hand to supervise the children’s play and the bounce house. We barbecue (hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers), and serve beer and dessert. We ask that you bring a dish to share. shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Sunday, August 21 Walking in the Valley of the Shadow -- And Not Being Afraid APJCC, 10:30 AM In this essential session we will address Kaddish basics, what the Jewish tradition says about mourning and grief and memory, and how to gather community support. We will create a safe place to share special cases such as stillbirth and neonatal death, sudden and traumatic death. We will explore the customs
of the first year and talk about when grief really ends. jenny@apjcc.org, 358-3636 Wednesday, August 24 Knitzvah Meeting Levy Family Campus, 10:30 AM Knitzvah is a JFS volunteer group of knitters, crocheters and seamstresses of all ages. They meet monthly to create beautiful handmade creations. Knitzvah distributes these gifts to 18 nonprofits. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Come and be a part of this dynamic group or donate yarn to help them meet the needs of our community. loric@jfssv.org, 357-7467 Friday, August 26 Dinner in the Park and Shabbat Service Shir Hadash, 6 PM All are welcome! It’s another warm California summer night. BYOP (bring your own picnic) dinner at Blossom Hill Park before the 7:30 Shabbat Service at Shir Hadash. After dinner we will walk around the corner to Shir Hadash for services. Members, Early Childhood Center families, and prospective members are invited to share in the fun. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Saturday, August 27 Neighborhood Havdalah Emanu-El, 6:30 PM Come celebrate Havdalah with other Jewish families in your own neighborhood. These are casual, family-hosted, Havdalah services held simultaneously at multiple locations in Santa Clara County. You’ll be invited to the private home of an Emanu-El member in your area. You will meet, chat, nosh and enjoy this wonderful tradition of saying goodbye to Shabbat under the stars with others members of your neighborhood Jewish community. The event is open to Emanu-El members and nonmembers alike. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939 Sunday, August 28 Shir Hadash Open House for Prospective Members Shir Hadash, 10:30 AM Thinking about joining a synagogue? Already decided but want to find out more about Shir Hadash? Bring all of your questions to this opportunity to speak with our staff and leaders about the Shir Hadash community. We will have information about services, programs, religious school, Hebrew lessons, and more. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Tuesday, August 30 Jewish Heritage Night at AT&T Park Beth David, 5 PM Pregame Party in Seals Plaza: 5 - 7 p.m. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. The World Champion San Francisco Giants invite you to attend Jewish Heritage Night at they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Your Special Event
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Sisterhood Wine Tasting Shir Hadash, 1:30 PM Join the women of Shir Hadash for an afternoon of schmoozing, fun in the sun, and wine tasting. Significant Others welcome. We will meet at CSH and then carpool to Pichetti Winery in the hills of Saratoga (or you can meet us there). Feel free to bring picnic snacks to enjoy while taking in the view from Pichetti Winery’s patio. Cost: $15/person for wine tasting, paid directly to winery the day of. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Wednesday, September 14 Knitzvah Art Exhibition Opens APJCC, 9 AM This art exhibit showcases exquisite and artistic handcrafted items from Knitzvah members who knit, crochet and sew blankets for preemies in the NICU, blankets for refugees, caps for cancer patients, toys for kids in shelters and foster care and so much more. Knitzvah is celebrating its ten-year anniversary and has to date donated over 19,000 items to our community. Knitzvah - knitting for a mitzvah - is part of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valey’s Project NOAH. loric@jfssv.org, 358-3636 Thursday, September 15 Midrash and Mojitos: the Untold Stories of the Bible Yavneh, 7 PM All are welcome to join Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper and the Yavneh community for an insightful evening as we learn and discuss the untold stories of the woman of the Bible. daniela@yavnehdayschool.org, 984-6700 Tequila, Tacos and Talmud Beth David, 7:30 PM For the Jewish community young adults 21 and older. Join us the second Tuesday of the month for an evening of socializing, food and Jewish learning. This monthly event is the perfect way to unwind after a day’s work. We’ll start the evening socializing, eating and then some Jewish learning! $10/person. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Friday, September 16 PJ Shabbat at CBD Beth David, 6 PM info@beth-david.org, 257-3333 Tot Shabbat with Catered Dinner Emanu-El, 6 PM The perfect way to teach your children about Shabbat! Families with young children will enjoy upbeat songs, a short story, and a talk with the Rabbi on the bimah. All are welcome to these brief services on the third Friday of each month. Stay after services and enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Sisterhood, of course at no charge! megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939
Community Legacy Shabbat-Shir Hadash & Hillel SV Shir Hadash, 7:30 PM Join us as we celebrate and honor those who have named Shir Hadash and or Hillel Silicon Valley in their wills. michellen@jvalley.org, 358-1751 Saturday, September 17 Shir Kids Movie Night! Shir Hadash, 6 PM Join us for a movie night, featuring “Zootopia.” Families with kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade are invited to this Shir Kids event. Socializing for the parents, a movie for the kids and food for everyone. shanda@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Sunday, September 18 Exploring the World of Judaism -- Exploring Jewish Culture Shir Hadash, 9:30 AM Ravit Baer, the new Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, will speak about the current situation in Israel and also the state of Israel in the Bay Area. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 Knitzvah 10-Year Anniversary Meeting Levy Family Campus, 10:30 AM Celebrate 10 fabulous years of Knitzvah achievement. At this party, members of Knitzvah and beneficiary agencies meet to celebrate Knitzvah achievements and awards. Recipient organizations will speak to share their appreciation of the work and the annual Knitzvah award will be presented to a volunteer who has made an extraordinary contribution to Knitzvah. loric@jfssv.org, 357-7467 APJCC Annual Meeting APJCC, 7 PM All APJCC members are invited to the APJCC Annual Meeting. Hear reports on fiscal year 2015-16, help honor our volunteers, and elect new board members. jenny@apjcc.org, 358-3636 Tuesday, September 20 Hot Topic With Friends…“50 Shades of Talmud” Levy Family Campus, 7 PM An intimate evening with author Maggie Anton and her newest novel, “50 Shades of Talmud.” becka@jvalley.org, 358-3033 Thursday, September 22 Pro-Con Forum on Ballot Propositions Beth David, 7:30 PM Confused by what the ballot propositions really mean? Come to this impartial and informative forum presented by the League of Women Voters. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333
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Selichot Emanu-El, 7 PM Prepare for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Dana Magat and Cantor Meeka Simerly by celebrating Selichot. There will be a film and discussion at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special oneg at 8 p.m., and concluding with the Selichot Service at 9 p.m. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939
The Trial of Eve Shir Hadash, 8 PM You are called to Jury Duty, preceding our S’lichot Service, as Eve is on Trial with Judge Jerry Nadler presiding. Defense counsels Alison Brunner, Alan Lagod and Mark Fredkin
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claim it was all a set-up, while prosecutors Judith Sklar, Susan Levin and Jim McMannus proclaim, “Guilty, guilty, guilty!” Even Adam and the snake are expected to take the stand, but the question remains, will G-d be called as a witness? Join Carol Gustein, Bill Kaplan, Naomi Parker, Trista Bernstein, and others as we come to closure on this important case. All those present will be assigned to a jury and have a chance to adjudicate this monumental trial. nadine@shirhadash.org, 358-1751
Selihot at CBD Beth David, 9 PM All are welcome to attend. info@beth-david.org, 257-3333
Thursday, September 29 An Evening with Dennis Ross Beth David, 7 PM See ad on back page. jyl@jvalley.org, 358-3033
Thursday, October 6 Join the Fight...Pink Ribbon Educational Event Levy Family Campus, 7:30 PM Featuring Dr. Paula Kushlan. $18
becka@jvalley.org, 358-3033 Saturday, October 8 Babies and Bagels: Baby Shabbat Emanu-El, 9 AM A Shabbat experience geared towards families with children ages 0-30 months. Little ones will enjoy a service full of Shabbat songs, Torah studies, and parachute play! Kiddush, motzi, and a bagel oneg sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood will follow this fun-filled program. megan@templesanjose.org, 292-0939
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l cal news Santa Cruz Hillel welcomes Director Sarah Cohen Domont After four years as executive director of Santa Cruz Hillel, re-invigorating Hillel as a vibrant, stimulating place supporting students at UC Santa Cruz, Jim Atkins has decided to move on to other professional challenges. Santa Cruz Hillel is grateful to Jim for his dedicated service.
professional in the Jewish community in Seattle. Sarah completed her MBA in Nonprofit Management and MA in Education at American Jewish University. She is a current participant in Accelerate, Hillel’s prestigious executive director training program.
Santa Cruz Hillel is pleased to announce Sarah Cohen Domont as its new executive director. Sarah brings more than a decade of nonprofit and Jewish communal experience to Santa Cruz Hillel. As executive director of Santa Cruz Hillel, Sarah will oversee an organization that connects more than 2,000 Jewish students to Jewish learning, social justice, repairing the world, and Israel.
Sarah was raised in Southern California and is thrilled to be back on the West Coast. Sarah and her husband Noah are proud parents to two energetic boys, Julius and Arlo. As a family, they are looking forward to hiking the trails, shopping at Farmers’ Markets, and finding new adventures in the Golden State.
Most recently, Sarah served as associate director, statewide, at North Carolina
Hillel. Prior to working at NC Hillel, Sarah was the director of student life for Santa Barbara Hillel, held previous positions as a Jewish educator in Los Angeles, and was a development and administrative
For more information on Santa Cruz Hillel visit www.santacruzhillel.org or call (831) 426-3332.
Campus upgrades at Kehillah Jewish High School Kehillah Jewish High School is in the middle of its biggest campus construction project since the Palo Alto school grounds opened its doors for the ’05-’06 school year. Campus improvements cover 12,000 square feet and have been geared towards capacity optimization, state-of-the art classrooms and study space, enhanced music room, re-designed theater, as well as the completion of security upgrades supported by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. It will be a quick turn-around, but construction crews have been on-campus since June 6, the day after graduation. All improvements are scheduled to be complete by the first day of school.
Full list of upgrades taking place for the upcoming school year: Optimizing building for capacity of 240 (currently at 215) • •
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Upgraded physics lab
Soundproofed music room, professional recording studio, and practice room •
Relocated, re-designed, and expanded black box theatre •
Redesigned library to meet 21st century learning and research needs • •
Expanded Learning Center
15% expansion to the multi-purpose room (MPR) • •
Additional bathrooms
Completion of the Laboratory for Engineering Arts •
Completion of security upgrades supported by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security •
Kehillah’s multi-purpose room under construction
According to Kehillah’s Head of School, Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, Ph.D., “the renovations to our campus will greatly enhance the student experience and allow us to expand the quality and variety of our programs.”
Prospective families are invited to come and hear about the Kehillah experience at an upcoming open houses! Take a student-led tour of our remodeled campus, including our science labs, the new laboratory for engineering arts, art, music, and recording studios, and brand-new theater. Discover how the Oshman Family JCC enhances the life of Kehillah students and athletic teams. Learn about our outstanding academic program, individualized college guidance, choice-based Jewish studies, after school sports and theater programs, class trips and extra-curricular clubs and activities. Kehillah offers excellent college preparatory academics in an inclusive, supportive environment. All middle school family members are invited! Open house dates: October 30th: 2:00pm-4:30pm December 4th: 2:00pm-4:30pm RSVP: kehillahopenhouse.eventbrite. com Kehillah welcomes students from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin. Contact Marily at mlerner@kehillah.org or (650) 213-9600 x154.
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April 5, 1935 – March 6, 2016 David Nissen Hirsch, a longtime resident of San Jose, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 80. He was born in San Francisco to Morris and Bettie Hirsch and spent over 45 years as a stockbroker in San Jose. He started his career at Walston where he began friendships that lasted to his death. He retired from UBS in 2011. David was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Hirsch. He is survived by his loving, caring wife Beverly of 43 years. He was the proud, wonderful and loving father to daughter Alicia Resnick and a beloved father-in-law to Seth Resnick and was a loving and beloved grandfather to Ava and Kayla Resnick who gave him much joy and pleasure.
She was a fierce defender of Democratic presidents and was not shy in giving her opinions. She played bridge for many years, winning many tournaments and was the last of her group to pass (as promised, a deck of cards was placed in her casket). Golda was known for her friendship, generosity and hospitality; everyone was always welcome at her table, no matter your race, religion or sexual orientation.
Beethoven Society or the ASPCA. Please send obituaries and photos to Andrea Greyber at andrea.greyber@gmail.com or phone her at (408) 377-6224.
Golda is survived by her adopted daughter, step-daughter, niece and nephew. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, a grandnephew and a grandniece. She loved them all dearly. She touched and changed the lives of many and will be greatly missed. Donations in her memory may be made to the
From his first marriage he is remembered by son Daniel Leyton, daughter-in-law, Juliette Leyton. He was cherished by sister and brother-in-law Marcia and Harry Ratner and brother Merrill Hirsch. He is also survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda and Rex Strickler and Eileen and William Davis and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His family will miss his brilliance, wit and humor. Donations in David’s memory may be made to the Chai House Resident’s Council, c/o Barbara Williams, 814 St. Elizabeth Drive, #106, San Jose, CA 95126. FD262
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March 16, 1925 – June 1, 2016 Golda Miller was born in Harbin, China to Hemia and Fania Galperin. Her family, including her sister, Sonia, moved to Shanghai where she attended Cambridge Schools. At the age of 19, Golda came to San Francisco to study at City College and start her career. In San Francisco, she met and married Isaac Miller who was also from Shanghai; later they moved to San Jose where she worked for GE while Isaac worked for IBM. They hosted family and friends at frequent parties at their home, traveled the world, participated in athletic and gourmet clubs and gave generously to causes they believed in. When Isaac passed away in 1987, Golda devoted herself to family and other favorite passions. As a promoter of the arts, she volunteered as a docent at the Beethoven Society and supported young musicians in the Santa Clara Valley. She also volunteered for many years at the Village House in Los Gatos where she made deep and lasting friendships. She loved attending the symphony and the theater, cooking for friends, her dog Paige, the flowers in her garden and shopping at Trader Joe’s.
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