Shalom Greensboro, September 2015

A Publication of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Greensboro, North Carolina www.shalomgreensboro.org

VOL. 41, NUMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 2015, ELUL 5775/TISHRI 5776

FOSTERING COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES WHICH STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH JEWISH LIFE LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

STRENTHENING: Feeding families through our JFS Food Pantry

CHANGING JEWISH LIFE: Sharing Jewish literature through PJ Library

SUPPORTING: Standing with Israel in Washington D.C.

REBUILDING: Learning new skills at Camp Delet, Former Soviet Union

Wherever there is a Jewish community, Federation is there. And so are you. Rebuilding. Supporting. Strengthening.

Changing Jewish life for the better in countless ways.

Inside:

Page 3 - Executive Director Welcomes New Year Pages 4 - From the Campaign Trail Page 8 - 9 How is Our Money Spent

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Federation

SEPTEMBER 2015

Federation

www.shalomgreensboro.org Executive Director’s Column

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

We have had many transitions in Federation staffing over the past year. We saw two changes in our Director of Finance and HR position and have successfully obert and I were biking this summer brought Michele Perrell onboard. This on one of Greensboro’s month we welcome Emily winding and lush Greenway Gray who joins our staff bike paths when a sign caught as Assistant Director – my attention: Narrow Bridge Development and Campaign.

Ahead; Strongly Suggested that We are looking to fill several Bikers Dismount. We always other positions and hope to choose to ride our bikes across do so in the coming months. the bridge. Perhaps it is because Christina Shiffler, who most we are too lazy to walk across, often answers the front door maybe it is because we like the and phones, has also joined rush of the wind and don’t want our staff as Facility and Office to be slowed down, or better Assistant.

Marilyn Forman yet, perhaps it is to challenge We have spent the summer Chandler ourselves. planning for the upcoming It has been a very difficult programmatic year. I am number of months for our family, for delighted that chairs, Lenny Samet and our community and for the Federation.

Emily Kranz, along with honorary chair, At times, it has been very much like that Phyllis Shavitz, are working together as narrow bridge. And yet, we choose to a team under the capable leadership of move ahead, to face the challenge and president-elect, Marc Isaacson to map out move forward. We search for that rush of an exciting 2016 Campaign. wind, that gentle push that helps us plow A large Federation delegation will ahead. journey together to Cuba in October with In April as many of you know, my step- mission chairs, Erin and Keith Rosen, Jerry father, Alfred Freiberger, z”l passed away in and Linda Shapiro, and Jen and Aaron Florida and was buried near Reading, PA. Strasser. We have just started promoting Over the summer, my father-in-law, Irving the 7th Interfaith Study Mission planned Chandler, z”l, died in Florida and was by our Federation and the Jerusalem office buried in New York. We also lost so many of JFNA. This joint mission is planned wonderful members of our Jewish and in cooperation with the Community general community due to moves, illness Foundation of Greater Greensboro and or death. I thank you all for reaching National Conference for Community and out to our family to give us comfort, Justice of the Piedmont Triad. nourishment and oh so many caring calls Our Women’s Philanthropy Task and visits. Our community continues to Force has been meeting to re-vamp our amaze me and has ever since we set foot in programming and create strategies for this city. involving women of all ages and giving

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Community Enrichment Fund HONOR OF: In Honor of Albert Jacobson’s 90th birthday From: Ellen Spear Smith In Honor of Albert Jacobson’s 90th birthday From: Florence Snider Kaplan In Honor of Albert Jacobson’s 90th birthday From: Sue & Jimmy Klau In Honor of Albert Jacobson’s 90th birthday From: Sally and Alan Cone This symbol shows what your annual campaign tzedakah accomplishes.

Through the Greensboro Jewish Federation, your tzedakah touches Jewish lives in our own Jewish community, in Israel and throughout the diaspora.

IN MEMORY OF: Herb Schandler, brother- in-law of Debbie Schandler From: Robert and Sally Cone Leonard Kaplan From: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Samet Irving Chandler From: Robert and Sally Cone Irving Chandler From: Deborah Schandler Jack Hoffmann From: Robert and Sally Cone Jack Hoffmann From: Isaacson Isaacson Sheridan Fountain & Leftwich. LLP Henry, Marc, Desmond, Jennifer and Tessa

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levels in Federation. The Women’s Philanthropy Opening Event is set for the evening of October 14 and will feature non-profit executive, author, and television host Alison Leibovitz of Chattanooga, TN. The Federation Maimonides Society is opening the year on September 20th with leading medical expert Dr. Tim Lane who will share his research on infectious diseases. A late Fall series on End of Life issues will kickoff with the Guilford College Bryan Series speaker Dr. Atul Gawande.

Jewish Family Services is gearing up for the Rosh Hashanah senior luncheon and delivery of gift bags. Marlene Baruch, the new JFS Congregational Nurse can be found throughout town and our food pantry usage has skyrocketed over the summer.

The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro continues to grow with many new funds and the re-launch of the Create a Jewish Legacy program. An estate planning program will be held in late Fall for women, professional advisors and the CAJL team.

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Kol ha-olam kulo Gesher tzar m’od’V’ha-ikar lo l’fached

The whole entire world is a narrow bridge But the main thing is not to fear at all. ~ Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav These are the words we have sung at family Shabbat dinners for many years.

Let us move forward challenging ourselves to cross the narrow bridge, overcome obstacles and move ahead.

Wishing you and your family a fulfilling New Year filled with sweetness and good health and may you be inscribed for a long life.

GO PAPERLESS

Need less paper in your life? The GJF is once again offering to send your quarterly statement reminders of campaign pledges and other billings due by email. We agree that the less paper the better for all: you, the Federation and the environment. Please let us know that you’d like to receive your statement by email. Once you subscribe, you will no longer automatically receive a paper copy in the USPS mail. Please call Empy at 852-5433 x 230 or send your info. by email to: empy@shalomgreensboro.org

GREENSBORO SYMPHONY

Federation welcomes Emily Gray as new Assistant Director

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mily Gray is the new Assistant Director of the Greensboro Jewish Federation and will be responsible for all aspects of the annual campaign and special campaigns including fund raising and stewardship of Emily Gray begins donors. She will also serve as work on Sept. 8. community relations ambassador of the Federation in the Jewish and general community.

A native of Washington, D.C., Emily says she is thrilled to be moving to Greensboro and joining the staff of the Greensboro Jewish Federation.

A nonprofit and fund raising professional, Emily has worked in development for the past nine years, previously at The ALS Association and The Israel Project. She currently serves as the Director of Donor Relations at Georgetown University Law Center, a position she assumed after several years of implementing innovative donor-centric programs at the law school. A member of the Association of Donor Relations Professionals, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University.

In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling with her husband Brandon, playing golf and spending time with their dog, Brewster. Emily will begin on September 8, 2015.

Emily can be reached at 336-8525433 x 237 or by email at egray@ shalomgreensboro.org Additional Contributors to the 2014 Men's campaign Richard Kaplan Andrew London

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Federation

DO GOOD EVERYWHERE. FROM ANYWHERE...

Greensboro Jewish Federation 2016 Annual Campaign

he Jewish Federations of North America’s 2016 Campaign theme, “Do good everywhere. From anywhere,” answers the question of “Why Federation?” and shares how Federation touches more Jewish lives than any other organization on the planet. The 2016 Campaign Team: Emily Kranz and Lenny Samet, chairs and honorary chair, Phyllis Shavitz, showcase the wide range of talents that make up our community.

Their experience and active participation over the years provides inspiring examples of the vital work Federation does every day, everywhere there is an opportunity.

Emily Kranz, the mother of two young boys believes that “working together as a community is the best way to teach Jewish values to her children.” A graduate of the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Young Leadership Program, Emily and husband, Rodney, have participated on the YL Mission to Israel and twice chaired the Annual Campaign’s Telethon. Emily has also served on the Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet board, is a member of the GAPS and Budget and Allocations Committees and for the past two years has been a member of the Federation’s Board of Trustees. Emily is a Principal Consultant with Veeva Systems.

“Running a campaign was something I envisioned myself doing ‘someday’,” says Kranz. “I was waiting for my life and job to slow down. But then I went to Israel this summer with the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, and I found myself gaining clarity at the center of the spiritual world. I realized that the leadership challenge in Greensboro is right now, and I was in the unique position to make a meaningful impact on our community.

I am here now and the need is now, and I have to help now. And just like that, ‘someday’ turned into ‘right now’.”

Lenny Samet grew up in the Triad in a family that embodied Jewish philanthropy. Born in High Point, Lenny was a member of the High Point Jaycees and Rotary Club of the Triad. He served on the board of B'nai Israel Synagogue and is the current Chairman of the High Point Hebrew Cemetery. Lenny and wife, Ellen, moved to Greensboro 30 years ago.

They have three daughters and seven grandchildren. Lenny has served on the board of Beth David Synagogue, worked with the Greensboro Jewish Federation Budget and Allocations Committee, has been an annual campaign solicitor and division leader and Super Sunday Telethon volunteer.

“I learned at an early age the importance of Jewish giving as I watched my father, Jacke Samet, z”l, sending money to the new state of Israel,” declares Samet. “Even today, I have the privilege of knowing the difference my parents made as I see young people in our community going to Israel with the

help of the Jacke W. and Lotte K. Samet Israel Experience Fund Scholarship housed at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro. I have been a supporter of Israel and the Federation all of my life, but now is the time for me to assume this important leadership role.”

Phyllis Shavitz along with her late husband, Stanley, z”l, has been dedicated to helping those less fortunate for decades. Phyllis was involved with Hospice of the Piedmont and 26 years ago spearheaded a fund raiser, “Taste of the Town”, that currently raises more than $130,000 annually.

Together, she and Stanley, supported the synagogues in High Point and Greensboro, maintenance of High Point Hebrew Cemetery, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), Camp Judaea and the Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF). Once retired, they relocated to Greensboro to be closer to their son Steve, and grandsons, Marc and Robbie.

A lifelong supporter of Hadassah and “Keeper of the Gate,” Phyllis is very proud to have been the first Jewish member on the High Point Public Library Board as well as serving in leadership positions on the Boards of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro, Judaic Art Gallery of the North Carolina Museum of Art, and Women to Women of Greensboro. Phyllis has served with and supported the United Way, Triad Stage, UNC-G food pantry, Hospice and Palliative Care of High Point, The Community Foundation, Greensboro Urban Ministry, Women’s Resource Center, National Conference for Community and Justice, and the new Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. She and former daughter-in-law, Joy Shavitz, were recipients of the 2014 United Way of Greater Greensboro Legacy Award. Phyllis is a LOJE (Lion of Judah Endowment) and chairs the LOJE Committee of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro. She is proud to extend her commitment and support to the Federation as 2016 Honorary Campaign Chair.

The 2016 Campaign Team brings rich and valuable understanding to the idea of supporting the Federation because it is for ALL Jews. According to Chair, Emily Kranz, “There is a standing invitation to every Jew everywhere to come and participate - attend a program, volunteer your time, and support the Federation financially. There is also a standing commitment to every Jew everywhere to care about one another and work hard together to care for those in need.”

Why do you support the Federation?

This is not a rhetorical question, there is a very good chance that Lenny, or Emily or Phyllis are going to call you up and ask you this very question in the coming year…

They look forward to exploring the answer with you.

SEPTEMBER 2015

Maimonides Speaker Series begins in September On September 20, 2015, Dr. Tim Lane, a renowned local expert in infectious disease, and Professor of Medicine Chief, Internal Medicine Training Program at Moses Cone Hospital will give an overview of microbes and antibiotics and share where we stand in 2015.

This is a timely and important topic in light of rapidly developing antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.

Starting in the late Fall of 2015, the Maimonides Society will undertake a three-part program addressing end-of-life issues, that will be chaired by Risa Dr. Tim Lane Hanau, LCSW, and VP of Clinical Services at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. Session One will start with a 23 minute video by Atul Gawande M.D., surgeon, writer, and public health researcher. He will be discussing his best-selling book, BEING MORTAL, followed by a facilitated discussion of the views and themes brought forth. Dr. Gawande will also be speaking at the Guilford College Bryan Series on October 20th.

Session Two will deal with Jewish perspectives on death and dying, and the working plan for Dr. Atul Gawande Session Three is a community gathering for all to learn about the importance of Advance Care Planning, what documents are available and how to complete the documents.

The Maimonides Society Steering Committee is chaired by Gary Fischer and includes members: Sherry Dickstein, Risa Hanau, Mark Hyman, Eric Kraus, Neil Lutins, Steve Mackler, Don Murinson, Richard Rosen, Deb Schoenhof, Jeff Segal, and Jody Stern.

The GJF Maimonides Society is committed to be at the forefront of Jewish education, networking, philanthropy and social action for members of the healthcare profession.

The GJF Maimonides Society Builders recognizes healthcare professionals who have made a campaign contribution of $1,000 or greater to the Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Campaign yearly.

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Members of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro joined Mr. Masood Vojdani , President of MV Financial, for his special year-to-date review of Foundation assets. Back row: Tom Cone, Sara Lee Saperstein, Irene Cohen, Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director; Cathy Levinson, Chair; Masood Vojdani, President and CEO of MV Financial; Dicky Globman, Marshall Tuck, Phyllis Shavitz. Front row: Tom Sloan, Investment Committee Chair; Joyce Shuman, Mike Berkelhammer, Gail LeBauer, Tobee Kaplan, Jeri D’Lugin.

Well Wishes for the Foundation’s Youngest Donor The Foundation Board and staff would like to wish its youngest donor, Maxx Tannenbaum, the best of luck in starting college this fall at Elon University. Maxx has been a Foundation

donor for several years, using his fund to sponsor a camp for underprivileged kids called Sports to the Maxx each summer.

We know great things are in store, and we wish you Mazel Tov!

Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro July 2015 Lottie K. and Jacke W, Samet Israel Experience Endowment Fund

Mollie and David Lafferman in memory of Robert Chandler’s father and

Mort Ershler’s sister Beth David Synagogue

Susan and Joe Nehmen in honor of Adele and Robert Weinstein’s 50th

wedding anniversary

Muriel Hoff in memory of George Hoff

Current as of July 31, 2015 Judith Abraham James and Ellen Adelman David and Judith Altman ANONYMOUS Mike and Sylvia Berkelhammer Arthur z”l and Joanne Bluethenthal Fran and Steve Bombart Nancy and Frank Brenner Irene Cohen Harvey Colchamiro Tom and Rene Cone Rachel Darrow Sherry Dickstein and Kurt Lauenstein Jeri K. D'Lugin Gary and Ellen Fischer Dick and Barbara Forman Susan and David Gutterman Rabbi Fred and Nancy Guttman Dianne Hines George z”l and Muriel Hoff Charlotte z”l and Melvin z”l Hurwitz Phyllis Jerome Leonard z”l and Tobee Kaplan Joan and Sam LeBauer

Gail and Gene LeBauer Joe LeBauer Mimi Levin Henry z”l and Cathy Levinson Joel and Simone Liebling Kathy Manning and Randall Kaplan David and Wendy Massey Debby Miller Ron and Victoria Milstein Jerry and Susan Pinsker David and Bunny Moff Susan Nehmen Carol Rauch Susan and Freddy Robinson Sylvia and Norman Samet Sara Lee and Paul Saperstein Jerry and Linda Shapiro Phyllis Shavitz Joyce and Bob Shuman Tom and Linda Sloan Ken and Patti Stiles Polly Strasser Sig and Ellen Tannenbaum Frank z”l and Shelly Weiner Richard and Rosalind Weintraub Eugene and Barbara Weisberger Liz Winter-Cohen

For more information on how to Create a Jewish Legacy, please contact Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director, at sgutterman@jewishfoundationnc.org or 336-852-0099.

B’nai Shalom Day School

Muriel Hoff in memory of George Hoff Ohev Zion Synagogue

Cathy Levinson in memory of Steve Dashoff Temple Emanuel, Greensboro

Harvey Colchamiro in memory of Barbara Forman We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted a contribution. Please contact Melanie Verges, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator, at 336-294-0846, and we will make sure to include it in the next issue. Thank you.

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Jewish Family Services

Teens Give Back to Our Community by Volunteering their time

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FS and the Federation offer scholarship money and grants for Greensboro youth to take their first peer group trip to Israel. Teens are expected to fulfill their obligation to do approved community service projects in the Jewish community with some hours in the larger community. David Frazier, the JFS Volunteer Coordinator, oversees this teen volunteer program and works hard to create opportunities for them. This summer volunteers gave time and energy to the animal shelter. They painted two large rooms, installed outlet covers, focused on trim work detail, cleanup, and even found time to entertain many of the animals.

Other examples of projects our teens have participated in include helping at the Jewish Film Festival, Super Sunday Federation Tel-a-thon, working in the JFS Food Pantry, Temple Emanuel Mitzvah Garden, Volunteer Luncheon, Holiday Gift Bag assembly/ Pictured above, left to right, are Max Doroshevich, David Frazier, Alexa Cutler, Jill delivery, Senior luncheons, Chanukah Auslander, and Corey Lindenberg. Total hours that all teens volunteered this sumat Abbotswood, Backpack Beginnings, mer is over 150 hours.

Reading Connections, Greensboro came away with a better understanding 4829 ext. 227, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Science Center, Interactive Resource of citizenship, respect, patience, Thursday 8:30 a.m. untill 4:00 p.m..

Center, Kids path, The Barnabas helpfulness, kindness, and tolerance.

Network, Out of the Garden, Mitzvah The amazing benefit to our youth Day, People and Paws for Hope, and volunteers is endless. many more.

For more information regarding youth While benefits to the community volunteer opportunities contact David served can be translated to a monetary Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, at figure, the benefits reaped by young dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org, or 852people offering their service have a Katy Claussen, Chai Notes program positive impact on them personally as facilitator, is working on a book of inwell. Teens often comment that they terviews of older adults who have found JELF Loan Application meaning and gratification from particifor Assistance Spring/ pation in the creative arts. Ably assisted the JFS summer intern, Jessica KelSummer Semesters Opens by lam, Katy is looking for older adults who COMMERCIAL have painted, sculpted, danced, written, It’s not too late— Did you just REAL ESTATE played an instrument, sang or pursued learn about JELF? Does your acaany other creative art form in their lives. demic program start in the spring?

Call Katy if you or someone you know DEVELOPMENT Did you arrive at school in the fall and would enjoy sharing their art and what now realize you can’t quite make ends it has meant to them. She can be reached meet? Missed the previous application INVESTMENT at 852-4829, ext. 228 or kclaussen@shadeadline? lomgreensboro.org.

JELF (the Jewish Educational Loan Chai Notes is funded in part by the BJH MANAGEMENT Fund) awards interest-free, need-based, Foundation for Senior Services. last-dollar loans for higher education to full-time Jewish students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and vocational programs who live in one of 5 Southern states. You can still apply for the spring semester or the summer. September 1 – 30 is the application period for those sessions. Visit the JELF website, www. jelf.org to apply. You can contact Betsy Gamburg at JFS 852-4829, ext. 225 or On Wednesday, September 9 from bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org. Or 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the first employcall JELF directly at 770-396-3080 with ment workshop for the year, a resume questions. writing clinic, will get underway. This Jewish Family Services adminispopular program, repeated annually, ters this loan program in partnership with JELF Fund. JELF applications provides a basic lecture by an expert in for the academic year 2015-2016 have the field on putting a resume together. been completed and 19 students in the Each participant will receive a ten Greensboro area received $57,000 in minute private consultation with a top (336) 617-2002 interest-free loans for this full academic professional to review the individual's www.DeepRiver.com year. This is a wonderful program that resume. The program is free, but you can provide needed dollars to help must RSVP to reserve a spot. Contact make post-secondary education possiBetsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext. 225 or ble. A quick trip to the web site explains Brian Ross bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org. most of the details of the program and Steve Shavitz will direct you to the application.

Creative older Adults Needed for Book Project

Employment Workshops Begin with Resume Writing Clinic

SEPTEMBER 2015

Todah Rabah We thank the following people for their contributions to Jewish Family Services.

All contributions to JFS are used for client assistance unless otherwise specified by the donor.

Jewish Family Services Romeo Club Phyllis Shavitz In Honor: Of: Ellen Samet’s birthday From: Joyce and Bob Shuman Of: Elly Cohen’s marriage From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: Joyce Shuman’s birthday From: Ellen and Lenny Samet Of: Shaina and Mira Luft From: Marty Koplin Of: Albert Jacobson’s 90th birthday From: Linda and Howard Silverstein

Polly and Buzz Strasser Of: Ellen Smith From: Well Spring Retirement Community In Memory: Of: Barbara Forman From: Marcia and Les Hermelin Of: Leonard Kaplan From: Linda Fleishman Of: David Stang From: Harvey Colchamiro Food Pantry Harvey Colchamiro Nicole and Micah Goldstein Scott Pemberton Harriet K. Simmons In Memory: Of: Stanley Shavitz From: Phyllis Shavitz We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution.

Please call Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, ext. 222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue.

The minimum donation for each submission is $10.00. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE The Greensboro Jewish Community Blood Drive in Memory of Morry and Ruth Jacobs Sunday, November 1, 2015 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At Temple Emanuel

Jewish Family Services

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Next Generation Carries on the Tradition of Tikkun Olam

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Joy's Scalloped Potatoes Last year at the Rosh Hashana Senior Luncheon, Joy Thomas introduced this recipe for scalloped potatoes at the meal. The food, as always, was wonderful, but this particular recipe generated much conversation and appreciation. It’s an easy recipe that can be enjoyed at home. We print it here with Joy’s consent.

May the holidays be good ones for everyone and may this be a happy and healthy year for all.

Joy’s Scalloped Potatoes Serves - 4 to 6 1 pound. Yukon potatoes salt/garlic 10 ounces heavy cream 3 ounces milk salt/white pepper/nutmeg swiss cheese

Shaina (right) and Mira Luft set up a lemonade stand this summer to raise money to help the many families in our community who don’t have food. With the help of their mom and social media, they baked cookies and made lemonade.

Friends and family turned out and raised $250 for the JFS Food Pantry. The girls went to Aldi to purchase canned and boxed goods but fell a few dollars short.

A woman in line, with three children of her own, saw what they were doing and gave her own money to the cause.

Eliana Claussen decided to do something different for her birthday this year. Wanting to help people who didn’t have enough food, she asked friends invited to her party to bring food for the JFS Food Pantry instead of gifts. Here she is putting away the many bags of food she received. Assisted by her sister Talya (not pictured), Eliana had many bags to put away.

Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices. Toss in salt and chopped garlic and arrange in an even layer in a buttered roasting pan. Marinate for 15 min.

Mix cream and milk and season with pepper and nutmeg.

Sprinkle with a little cheese.

Pour milk over potatoes and sprinkle top with more cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350 until sauce is thick and potatoes tender, about 30 minutes.

JFS thanks Shaina, Mira, and Eliana.

JFS Food Pantry Gets Helping Hand From St. Paul's Church (Photo to left) Collen Assal, Pastoral Associate and Director of Outreach at St. Paul's Church in Greensboro, loads extra bags of bread that they receive for their food pantry from local businesses into Betsy Gamburg's car for the JFS Food Pantry.

JFS reached out to St. Paul this summer to learn more about their pantry's operation. JFS is also speaking with a local company regarding the possibility of fresh produce for the pantry.

Your donations are needed more than ever to support the pantry, currently serving more than 60 Greensboro families.

Chai Notes

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hai Notes continues to work towards helping people connect through Jewish music and the arts. This summer we had several new programs that were well received. In May and again in June, we held our first Chai Notes writing workshop on Legacy Letters (sometimes called Ethical Wills). Participants found the exercises meaningful and were able to make a start on writing their own legacy letter--sharing their stories, their values and their hopes--to be given to their loved ones. In July, partnering with the Triad Jewish Film Festival, we screened the Yiddish film,The Cantor's Son, and had people singing along with the familiar Yiddish songs. We also invited

artist Jenny Schultz to teach a paper marbling class, and a group of fifteen women all enjoyed coming together and creating colorful and beautiful prints. Chai Notes also continues to serve individuals and small groups in different long-term care facilities in Greensboro. These groups and individual meetings focus on music, movement, poetry and conversation, depending on the interests of participants.

Summer is a time of planning for the year as well. If there are programs or groups that you would like to see happen, please contact Katy Claussen, Chai Notes Facilitator. 852-4829, Ext. 228 or kclaussen@ shalomgreensboro.org.

Are You an Adult Child with Aging Parents?

Whether your parents live around the corner or in another community, join us at our monthly group to talk about your concerns.

Second Thursday of the Month - Temple Emanuel - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Temple Emanuel, Beth David Synagogue, and JFS. Contact Beth Childs - 852-4829, ext. 226 - bchilds@shalomgreensboro.org

Summer means ice cream, and the JFS Board gathered on Sunday, August 9 for an ice cream social hosted by Paula Katz, JFS Board Chair. Pictured are Paula (far left) and the Milman Family, Susan, Scott, and Eliana, and Paula's daughter, Julie (far right).

SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, OCT. 18 10 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. At JFS

Tikkun Olam Food Pantry Project for Young Children and Parents Learn about Tikkun Olam, Hear a Story, Sort & Shelve Food for the Pantry

RSVP Betsy Gamburg 852-4829, ext. 225 bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org Sponsored by Jewish Family Services, Greensboro Jewish Federation, YAD PJ Library, B’nai Shalom Day School, and Temple Emanuel

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10 SHALOM GREENSBORO Thanks to the Greensboro Jewish Federation, the Beltsy committee, and the Greensboro Jewish community, Beltsy independently led Camp Delet, the annual Jewish summer camp that Greensboro created for our Moldovan partners fifteen years ago. That first camp taught basic prayers, the holidays, and Israeli dance.

This summer 'Camp Delet 15 'staff was composed of the young campers who attended Delet in those early years. The Greensboro delegates were greatly missed as their presence each year offers something unique to Beltsy, but through skype conversations, Greensboro got an opportunity to 'meet' some of this year's Camp participants. Below is a letter and some 'thank yous' sent to us by families who attended 'Delet 15'.

Dear Friends, Seven extraordinary, bright, sunny days at Camp Delet gave the families of our community an unforgettable week. The camp’s madrichim created exciting programs for everyone: from the youngest children of 2-6 years old, junior and secondary school age, to young people and adults.

Jewish melodies awakened our campers daily and invited them to a morning dance workout. After breakfast, our families attended age-appropriate Hugims. Our teen and adult participants worked with the best representatives of the Jewish organizations of Moldova. Daniel Muntyan (Assistant to the Chief Rabbi of Moldova) spoke about Jewish upbringing in the family. Irina Shikhova (head of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Moldova, Chisinau) held a meeting on the theme "Jewish history through photos” and Galya Karger (Jewish educator, historian, and head of the International Center of

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Young campers pose with actors from the Rose Street Theatre

Training and Professional Development) spoke about the role of money in Judaism.

Under the leadership of our Beltsy madrichim, young campers were immersed in a fantasy world portraying themselves and their dreams using different artistic techniques. They took tours, published a daily newspaper, enjoyed Maccabiah sports and a theater performance from our guests, the Rose Street Theatre Company. In the evening families gathered together to enjoy shows and skits created throughout the day. Our closing ceremony and farewell to Shabbat, Havdala, gave an unforgettable feeling of unity within the Jewish community.

We are very proud that our family camp is the only major project in Moldova of two Jewish communities. 'Delet 15' confirmed that the Greensboro and Beltsy communities do not lose connection, but continue meeting and are always willing to cooperate with each other. This project brings tangible results for both our young people and adults as they explore their origins and raise pride for their Jewish identity. We are pleased that

we have such friends in Greensboro, who sponsor not only financially this project, but also ideologically inspire us and are with us in all our endeavors!

We created a guest book, where we collected the thoughts and opinions of the family campers. Our 'thank you' to Greensboro would not be complete if we did not share from it.

Sincerely, Polina Raspitina Head of the Beltsy JCC and ‘Hesed Yakov’ Family Altukhov (Nadezhda – 51, Daniel-9) "Thank you for an excellent opportunity for all of us! The week offered very interesting classes, creative workshops, fun dances, songs and lessons in Jewish tradition. Thanks to our American friends. You do great and important work for us and our children.

Family Mrug (Edward - 38 , Marina -35, Marik- 14, Alina-18) With sadness we leave this wonderful camp filled with new experiences, master classes, and new acquaintances. We all became artists and singers and Israeli dancers. Constantly we felt the spiritual presence of our friends from Greensboro. We always knew that the team from Greensboro did so much to allow our family camp to be held for 15 years. The project has taught us to believe that in our communities each of us is responsible for one another.

Family Shamshovich (Igor – 44, Olga- 44 , David - 11) There is no more shaky foundations than human relationships. Participation in this camp for many can be a turning point in life. The purpose of the camp is to raise the importance of Jewish family values based on eternal Jewish principles. In the years that we have attended camp, a circle of Jewish friends keeps growing and growing, thank you for these amazing friendships!

Family Zhitnikov(Lyudmila -the grandmother-68, and Taya-granddaughter-9) It seems like my granddaughter and I visited Paradise. We would like to meet more often with people and leaders of the programs after summer camp. We became one family! Camp taught us positive emotions about friendship and our Judaism!

SEPTEMBER 2015 Pasternak Paul, 17 Camp Delet was fun, informative, interesting and rich with Jewish traditions and symbolism. "Delet 15" is the best camp, there is not something similar anywhere else.

Thanks to those American friends who create and maintain the project.

Family Prodan (Vitaly - 38, Ilya – 14) Camp Delet is one of the top places in our lives. Last year, my son had his Bar Mitzvah. For me this day was one of the most important days in my life. We thank our friends from America, who make Camp Delet possible!

Groisman Julia, 14 Hello to friends from America! Camp Delet is super! I want to go back again and again. There's no one left aside. The madrichim support us, understand us and invent all sorts of interesting projects and games because they want to see our happy faces! This camp has made us a little kinder and happier.

Family Tsarelunga (Liliya- 34, Viktoriya- 8) Why do we need a family camp? We believe that participation in the program is a unique shared experience that will long serve as a support to our family life. The "joint" activities in the camp portray the rich inner world as we explore our Jewish culture and tradition.

Family Gruzdev (Nicholas - 56, Rimma – 49, Roman - 12) Camp Delet is a big, friendly, cheerful Jewish home. Classes for the spiritual education of the family and Judaism for beginners help us get acquainted with the customs and traditions of the Jewish people, regardless of where they live: in Moldova or America.

Yaroslavskaya Galina, 78 At my age, it becomes very important to communicate with people, especially with those who are close to me in spirit. Camp Delet offered me this friendship and Jewish connection. I hope that this opportunity will continue…thank you, Greensboro.

Family Lebedeva (Natalie – 33, Emma - 7) Mishpacha-a family. And the family is understanding, happiness, sincerity, friendliness, laughter, tears, support, smiles and love. The camp this year was a real Mishpacha- embracing universal friendship, mutual understanding and a lot of Jewish tradition and history.

Family Nikelvard (Natasha - 66, Marina – 44) In summer we look forward each year to Camp Delet. If not for the friendly help of the Jewish community of the city of Greensboro, United States, this would not be possible. Over the years, this week in VaduluiVoda, gives a lot of new information and classes on Jewish tradition, giving of Jewish names, bar and bat-mitzvah, weddings under the chuppah, and joint Shabbat. It enriches and unites the people of our communities and brings us closer to one another.

Thank you. We wish the Jewish community of Greensboro good health, and we hope you will collaborate with our "Hesed Yakov" for a long time.

History Through Photos was one of this year's programs.

If you want to learn more about the Greensboro-Beltsy sister-city partnership, contact the Greensboro Jewish Federation at 336-852-5433.

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Beth David Synagogue

High Holiday Schedule of Services:

Join us for the High Holidays. All are welcome. Please call the synagogue office at 336-294-0007 for ticket information.

Saturday, September 5 Selichot, 8:15 p.m. program & desserts, 10:00 p.m. Selichot Sunday, September 13 Erev Rosh Hashana 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 14 First Day Rosh Hashana, 9:00 a.m.

Junior Congregation, 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Babysitting 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tashlich – at Guttermans, 5:30 p.m.

(Walkers leave from BD at 5:00 p.m.)

Mincha - at Beth David, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15 Second Day Rosh Hashana, 9:00 a.m.

Baby Blessing 10:30 a.m.

Junior Congregation, 10:45 a.m.-12:00 Babysitting, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 Community Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m. (Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery) Tuesday, September 22, Kol Nidre 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23 Yom Kippur Services, 9:00 a.m.

Junior Congregation

10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Babysitting 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Yizkor 11:00 a.m.

Ask the Rabbis 5:00 p.m.

Mincha/Neila 5:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur Ends 7:40 p.m.

Monday, September 28 Sukkot First Day, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 29 Sukkot Second Day, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 30 Hot Dogs in the Sukkah, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 4 Hoshana Rabbah, 9:00 a.m. Minyan Sunday, October 4

Ushpizin on wheels, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, October 5 Shemini Atzeret, Yizkor, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, October 5 Simchat Torah Eve Family Supper, 6:00 p.m.

Dancing with Torahs, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6 Simchat Torah, 9:00 a.m.

Challah Baking in the Beth David Kitchen.

Sunday, September 6, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Join master challah baker, Ronnie Herbst, and learn the tricks of delicious challah baking. Contact the synagogue to sign up.

Sisterhood Gift Shop Sunday, September 6, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.,

Season Opening and High Holiday Shopping Event showcasing new merchandise for the High Holidays and new giftware items. Also, kosher holiday baked goods from Green & Ackerman will be available for purchase.

Save the Date! Saturday, November 21, 8 p.m.

Beth David Comedy Night with comedian, Cory Kahaney. Her comedy appearances include: a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, a comedy coach on Nick at Nite’s, Funniest Mom in America, her own stand-up special, Comedy Central Presents and several appearances on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS.). Cory’s most recent success was her critically acclaimed offBroadway show, The J.A.P Show,.a multimedia homage to the brilliant Jewish comediennes who paved the way for all women to stand up, presented by the top Jewish comediennes of today.

www.shalomgreensboro.org Temple Emanuel Programs for Tots

Friday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg Monday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah Family Service Sunday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. – Tashlich Tot Program Sunday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. – Tashlich at the Creek Wednesday, September 23, 3:00 p.m. – Yom Kippur Family Service Friday, September 25, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg For more information about tot programs, contact Louise Van Schaack at 292-7899 ext. 302 or lvanschaack@ tegreensboro.org

Selichot Movie and Service

Saturday, September 5 Movie – 8:00 p.m.; Service – 10:00 p.m.

Join us for a movie themed around the ideas of repentance and forgiveness, followed by our Selichot service. For more information, call the Temple office or check out the Temple website, www. tegreensboro.org.

Young Adults BBQ at Rabbi Guttman’s

Monday, September 7 If you are in your 20s or 30s and interested in networking, philanthropy, or just want to have fun in the Jewish community, come to Rabbi Guttman’s Annual Young Adults BBQ. This is a wonderful way to meet new friends and reunite with old ones. Contact Noah in the Temple office if you are interested in attending or would like more information: (336) 292-7899 or ndomont@ tegreensboro.org.

Schmooze with the Rabbis

Wednesday, September 16, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy a casual lunch with the Temple rabbis along with other friends at the Print Works Bistro. Join us as we talk about anything and everything – from local politics to Jewish issues. Your lunch is on you, while the conversation is on us.

Reserve your spot with Noah at (336) 2927899 or ndomont@tegreenboro.org.

Memorial Service

Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a Community Memorial Service in the Memorial Garden at the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery on the corner of Vanstory and High Point Road.

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B’nai Shalom Day School

Sukkot Celebration

Sunday, September 27, 5:45 p.m.

Come celebrate Sukkot with a Sukkot service followed by dinner in the Sukkah. Reservations required for dinner.

Contact the Temple Emanuel office for more information and/or to make your reservations or go to the website: www. tegreensboro.org.

Temple Emanuel’s Jewish Festival Sunday, October 11, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Some of the highlights of Temple Emanuel’s Jewish Festival include: fantastic New York deli food, continuous entertainment on the main stage, educational activities, artisans and, of course, the Kids Zone with arts and crafts, inflatables, and lots of fun for the kids.

Invite co-workers and your non-Jewish neighbors. Admission is only $1 and kids under 5 are free.

This year’s festival has a 50-50 raffle, with a potential grand prize of $5,000.

Second prize is $500 and third prize is $100. Tickets are $20 each or you can purchase 6 for $100! Send your check to Temple Emanuel (marked Raffle) or purchase them online on the Festival website.

If you would like to become a Friend of the Festival, your tax-deductible donation will be greatly appreciated! For $100 or more, your name will be listed in the Temple Emanuel bulletin, on the website and included in the pamphlet handed out on the day of the Festival. Send your check to Temple Emanuel (marked Friend of the Festival), or donate online on the Festival website.

Check out our new website at www. templeemanueljewishfestival.org for a full description and details of all the activities, events, the food and a list of our sponsors.

Raffle tickets and sponsorships can be made on the festival website too.

New and Exciting Innovations at B’nai Shalom

By Susan Siegel, Head of School

Studies program to tens of thousands of school children in 260 public schools and This year at B’nai preschools throughout Israel.

Shalom Day School we are This curriculum is designed focusing on the integration to familiarize students with of technology across the the global Jewish community curriculum. The traditional and the interrelationships technology lab has become a that exist. Students will be thing of the past. Computers exposed to specific themes and iPads are considered vital such as Dynamics of Jewish classroom tools in the same Demographics and The Birth way that pens and pencils are and Development of the Susan Siegel utilized.

Jewish State: Achievements We are in the process of and Challenges. transforming our library into a Media Our Seventh and Eighth grade Center to include SMART technology students will participate in a simulation and a maker space. This space will game called JCAT (Jewish Court of enrich the children’s opportunity to All Times) with students from twenty create, invent, and learn. Students in other Jewish Day Schools from across grades preschool thru grade eight will the United States. Students take on the work collaboratively with their peers to persona of historical figures such as solve problems by building prototypes authors, artists, politicians, celebrities with the various materials in the maker and biblical characters. They are asked space. They will then learn to give and to deliberate on current societal issues get feedback from others and to solve as a virtual mock trial. They research problem by testing hypotheses. the issue thoroughly and then debate Fifth and Sixth grade students through an on-line platform with their at B’nai Shalom will take part in the peers.

We invite you to visit B’nai Shalom to Shutafut Partnership (Friends Across experience these innovations first hand. the Sea) curriculum. Our students will If you would like to schedule a tour of have the opportunity to partner with the school, please contact me at 336peers from one of the Tali schools in 855-5091 or at ssiegel@bnai-shalom.

Israel. The Tali (Hebrew acronym for org. Learn more about B’nai Shalom Day “enriched Jewish Studies”) network of School at www.bnai-shalom.org. schools provides a pluralistic Jewish

SAVE THE DATE – upcoming events Cadillac Dinner 2016 Saturday, February 6, 2016, 7 p.m.

Starmount Forest Country Club Each year, since 1971, parent volunteers have put on the premier social event for B’nai Shalom Day School. It is a great opportunity to help the school and enjoy B’nai Shalom camaraderie. The silent auction always has an enticing assortment of items – from restaurant gift cards to jewelry and trips. Proceeds from this event directly benefit our students and provide funding for programs and resources to further enrich the distinctive educational

experience offered at B’nai Shalom. If you would like to receive an invitation, please contact Rachel Wolf, Director of Development and Marketing, at 855-5091 ext. 7714 or rwolf@bnai-shalom.org.

BSDS 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk “Let My People Run”

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Conferring of the American Hebrew Academy Diploma with Distinction in Jewish Studies will take place at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 academic year. The Jewish Studies department will pilot the program with a small group of students selected for their strong academic background and solid Hebrew proficiency.

“We are very excited to launch this new program thoughtfully planned to move our students towards the leading edge of Jewish education in preparation for them becoming life-long learners and leaders,” said American Hebrew Academy Dean of Academics Dr. Tammy K. Williams.

Requirements for earning the special distinction in Jewish Studies by graduation include work building upon the four pillars of Hebrew language fluency, a strong Jewish Studies foundation, a competent set of

skills appropriate for lifelong learners in Jewish Studies, and a documented record of academic work sufficient for recognition. The program capstone will include the completion of a multidisciplinary Jewish Studies Portfolio during the senior year, which combines elements of research, commentary, art, and policy analysis.

Program coordinator Jeff Spitzer commented, “Producing and presenting a portfolio of complex and engaging Jewish work will provide students with a valuable opportunity to reflect on their Academy education and how they have used that education to shape their Jewish identities and clarify their intellectual and moral values. All of the Jewish Studies faculty look forward to helping guide these students in the production and refinement of their portfolios and increasing the rigor and depth of their Jewish educational opportunities.”

The American Hebrew Academy, the world’s only international Jewish college prep boarding school, known for its academic excellence continues to offer a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum with the development of the Jewish Studies Diploma program.

“Rima’s Recipes" Cinnamon-Pepita Honey Cake This honey cake is super-moist and loaded with antioxidant-rich cinnamon and pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas). Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, magnesium and zinc and give this new year's treat a big crunch.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly oil 8”x4” loaf pan, line with parchment paper and then lightly oil parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. In a large bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add ½ cup sugar, honey, coffee and oil; beat lightly until well-combined. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Fold in pumpkin seeds and orange zest. Pour into loaf pan. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp. sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix on top of loaf, then sprinkle top of loaf with remaining 2 tsp. pumpkin seeds. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until cooked through. Cool honey cake in pan on wire rack; turn onto wire rack and remove parchment paper. Makes 1 loaf.

Rima Kleiner, MS, RD, LDN - Registered Dietitian | Nutrition Consultant c 703.877.9339 | rima@kleinernutrition.com - Find me at kleinernutrition.com or on Twitter @RimaKleinerMSRD 1½ cups white whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided ¼ tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves ¼ tsp. ground ginger 2 large eggs ½ cup + 1 tsp. granulated sugar ½ cup honey 6 Tbsp. cold coffee (regular or decaf) 1/3 cup canola oil ½ cup + 2 tsp. pumpkin seeds, chopped and lightly toasted, divided - Zest of ½ orange

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www.shalomgreensboro.org Chabad of Greensboro B”H - Pre Rosh Hashana Mega Challah Bake

Thursday Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. join 200 women for the second annual Mega Challah Bake. Together we will learn about the special mitzvah entrusted especially to Women, Challah. Learn the art of challah baking, braiding and weaving.

Rosh Hashana Services

a dip into the Amidah. Relive the seminal Temple service as read from an ancient Hebrew scroll, followed by soul-satisfying words. Finally, immerse in the mystical world of the ancient Temple service, plus the heart-rending saga of the martyrdom of ten of our greatest sages.

Mincha & Neilah (“Closing of the Gates”) End of Fast 6:15-7:53 p.m.

Mon. Sept. 14, and Tues. Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m.

Interactive Children's program begins at 10 a.m. Enter the Days of Awe in style with soulful melodies delicately sprinkled with words of prayer, spiced by heartfelt words from our rabbi, culminating in the central event of the day—the blowing of the Shofar. Morning services will be followed by a sumptuous Rosh Hashanah lunch.

Shabbat Shuvah - Saturday Sept.

19, 10:00 a.m. Holiday/Shabbat Services followed by a Kiddush luncheon.

The grand finale of the Holiest day of the year soars to its apex as we join our voices in tumultuous rapture proclaiming our commitment to the oneness of G-d and all His creation. A ram’s horn is blown to declare the end of the fast. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.

Amidst soul-stirring melodies, a heavenly aroma wafts through the Gates of Return, beckoning every soul to enter.

As the evening service begins, our souls continue to rise in heavenly ecstasy culminating in joyous melodies and tearful reflection.

Holiday services

Yom Kippur - Kol Nidrei

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Wednesday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.

Interactive Children's program begins at 10. Perk yourself up with the savory words of King David’s Psalms, spirally ascending to a clamorous Hear O Israel, followed by

Sukkot Dinner under the stars

On Sunday, September 27, 6:30 p.m.

Treat yourself to a gourmet feast with family and friends accompanied by communal song and words of inspiration from our Rabbi all wrapped in the elegant walls of the Sukkah, topped by a roof of fragrant pine branches. RSVP required.

Monday September 28, Tuesday September 29, 10:00 a.m. Holiday services followed by Kiddush/lunch

Shemini Atzeret Hakafot

Sunday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. L’chaim in the Sukkah followed by Chassidic dancing with the holy Torah scrolls all infused with boundless, uplifting joy.

Wishing you and your family a Happy & Healthy Sweet New Year.

No membership or affiliation required to attend. To RSVP Call 336-617-8120 or visit www.ChabadGreensboro.com

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