April 2015 shalom greensboro newspaper

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

VOL. 40, NO. 8 - APRIL 2015, NISAN-IYAR 5775

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

Mitzvah Day

Sunday, May 3, 2015

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itzvah is a Hebrew word meaning both an act that fulfils a commandment and a charitable deed - and refers to the day on which our entire community gathers to perform acts of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). This annual event is an opportunity for our community to gather together and do projects that benefit the greater Greensboro area. There are many family friendly projects and programs that are designed for young children as well as adults, and the projects See page 19 for more details‌

Inside:

Burrito Bikers rallying to make a difference in hunger for the homeless.

Come Join in on the many family friendly community sponsored events and help repair the world through Tikkun Olam!

Register now at: www.shalomgreensboro.org #mitzvahday

Family working together to bring a smile at Beacon Place.

Volunteer provides turkey cooking skills for Pathways.

Page 2 - Greensboro Commemoration of the Holocaust Pages 3 - Women's Donor Appreciation Luncheon Page 4 - National Jewish Day School Conference

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Greensboro Commemoration of the Holocaust

Kirschner, writer and author of “Sala’s Gift,” and the University Dean of Macaulay Honors College at the Greensboro City University of New Commemoration York. Ann’s keynote address is made possible of the Holocaust

by American Hebrew Erev Yom Hashoah Academy.

Wednesday, April “Sala’s Gift” tells the 15 - 26 Nisan 5775 story of Ann’s mother’s wartime rescue of letters 7:00 p.m., Temple from Nazi labor camps.

Emanuel, 1129 The original letters Jefferson Road, are in the permanent Ann Kirschner collection of the New Greensboro York Public Library, and are the subject of a traveling exhibit in the olocaust Remembrance Day, Yom United States and Europe, a theatrical play Hashoah, is observed worldwide be“Letters to Sala” by Arlene Hutton, and a ginning at sundown. As a community, we documentary film “The Letter Carrier” by will memorialize the six million Jews and Murray Nossel.

5 million non-Jews who perished in the Funding for this program is provided Holocaust with a memorial service.

by American Hebrew Academy and This year’s program will feature Ann the Greensboro Jewish Federation. The program is sponsored by American Hebrew Academy, B’nai Shalom Day School, Beth David Synagogue, Go to the Greensboro Jewish Greensboro Jewish Federation, NC Hillel, Federation Web site at www. and Temple Emanuel.

This event is free and open to the shalomgreensboro.org and sign up public.

Van Transportation is available under Mitzvah Day in Sign up Genius through Jewish Family Services. Contact now. Not tech savvy? No problem.

Marcia Hermelin to reserve a space Contact David Frazier, JFS Volunteer no later than April 8 at mhermelin@ Coordinator, at 852-4829 ext. 227 or shalomgreensboro.org or 336.852.4829 e-mail dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org ext. 222.

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April 2015

How the Jewish Federation System is Responding to the Rise in Anti-Semitism Around the Globe

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arassment of Jews throughout the world is at its highest levels in seven years, according to a Pew Research Center study. In Europe, news reports from the last two months describe a significantly deteriorating situation.

Fatal attacks in France and Denmark, as well as vandalism against synagogues and other Jewish facilities throughout Western Europe, have been shocking and disturbing.

In these difficult times, Federation is on the ground and responding. Here’s what we’re doing: • Raising and Allocating Funds Federations have raised close to $1 million that has been allocated through our international partners to address important needs in France. This money will be used primarily to help the community address urgent security needs, and also to assist with posttrauma counseling.

• Demonstrating Unwavering Solidarity In addition to sending letters of support and holding solidarity rallies and memorial vigils, we sent a delegation representing 18 Federations on a mission to France to ensure that the Jewish community there understood that it is not alone.

• Funding Aliyah for Those who Want to Relocate to Israel Seven thousand people made aliyah from France in 2014, triple the number in 2012 and equivalent to one percent of the entire French Jewish community.

This is the largest number of French olim in a single year in Israel's history, and it may double again in 2015.

• Enhancing Our Capacity to Address

Security Concerns Ensuring Jews are safe is a priority for national law enforcement groups, the Government of Israel and Jewish Federations. JFNA’s Secure Community Network (SCN) has developed an unprecedented level of security expertise and close ties with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and today is assisting Jewish communities worldwide. Within hours of the attacks in France and Denmark, SCN staff was on the ground, providing onsite crisis management expertise and helping strengthen local security efforts.

SCN has also developed a network of professionals from Kansas City to Copenhagen who meet annually to develop new ways to secure our communities.

• Collaborating with Our Partners With the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, JFNA convened a meeting of key organizations that provide funding and services to Jews in Europe. Together we examined the rapidly changing situation, shared information and explored potential areas for collaboration. The topics we discussed will guide our thinking and communal action as we continue to do our daily work of building and strengthening Jewish life around the world.

In the recent past, we may have imagined a time when our communities could step back from a focus on antiSemitism and physical threats to Jewish institutions and individuals. Now, we clearly know that this is not that time.

Our immediate response has been focused and strategic, providing both solidarity and assistance. Now we must look ahead, together with our historic partners and the leadership of the communities directly affected, to face these growing threats.

By supporting the 2015 Campaign, you are helping to make all of these things happen.

Donate now at www. shalomgreensboro. org or by calling 336-852-5433.

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www.shalomgreensboro.org Andrew Brod, 2015 Men’s Campaign Chair

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hroughout this year’s campaign, we’ve told you about the 75 Days of IMPACT, our commitment to conduct a faster and more focused campaign.

In honor of our 75th year, we set a goal to complete the bulk of the campaign in 75 days or 2½ months, starting with our kickoff event in mid-January.

The 75 days are now behind us, and we’re within a few hundred thousand dollars of our campaign goal of $1.6 million. We’re in excellent shape to put this whole thing to bed in another few weeks. Thank you for your part in getting us this far!

This has been a great campaign.

So far, more than 350 donors have increased their pledges for 2015, which is an impressive number. Many of our donors qualified for our match program, which is being funded by a series of anonymous donors.

The generosity that has been a hallmark of the Greensboro Jewish community for 75 years is evident once

again.

On 11 successive Mondays during the 75 Days of IMPACT, we sent out emails telling you stories of engagement and generosity, each based on one of 11 attributes that a focus group from our Fall Leadership Launch chose to describe the Federation.

Those attributes are:

Community Opportunity Tradition Security Dignity Generosity

Compassion Continuity Responsibility Leadership Freedom

For example, for Compassion we talked about all the things that Jewish Family Services do for Triad families, and not just Jewish families. For Security we talked about recent antiSemitic attacks in Europe and the way Federation dollars help support Jewish

communities there. For Leadership we told you about J Triad, the Jewish community’s joint affinity group for young Jewish adults, and the Andrew Brod, importance 2015 Men’s of cultivating Campaign Chair our future.

The stories are important, and I invite you to read them again on the Federation website at www.shalomgreensboro.org/ home/75daysofimpact.

In the meantime, we’ll continue working to complete this campaign. If you’ve made your 2015 pledge, thank you very much. If you haven’t been contacted yet, please look for our call or letter.

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CROSSING THE BORDERS OF TIME with Leslie Maitland

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The The New York Times who Greensboro Jewish specialized in legal affairs Federation and the and investigative reporting.

Jewish Foundation After breaking stories on the of Greensboro invite you FBI’s undercover “Abscam” to join them for a Women’s inquiry into corruption in Philanthropy Donor Congress, she moved to The Appreciation Luncheon New York Times Washington on Tuesday, April 14 at Bureau to cover the Justice Starmount Forest Country Department. A graduate of Club. The event is open to the University of Chicago all women donors and will and the Harvard Divinity offer special recognition to School, she appears regularly Lion of Judah, LOJE and on the Diane Rehm Show on Leslie Maitland Pomegranate giving levels.

NPR to discuss literature.

The luncheon will feature Leslie Maitland will share the beautiful story Maitland, a former award-winning of her mother, Janine and her mother’s reporter and national correspondent for young lover, Roland and how war and

SAVE THE DATE The Greensboro Jewish Federation Maimonides Society invites all Health Care professionals and students to join them for Overseas Connection Greensboro Healthcare Providers share their experiences in Beltsy, Moldova Sunday evening, May 3rd Federation office

Janine’s family’s disapproval separated them for fifty years. Her book, Crossing the Borders of Time, is the result of extensive research and devotion that took Maitland on five reporting trips to Europe, one to Cuba and another to Canada where she successfully traced the lost Roland and reunited him with her mother.

The luncheon will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available on sight for purchase from Scuppernong Books. Cost of the Luncheon is $36.

Kindly RSVP by April 7, 2015. To register, visit www.shalomgreensboro. org, call 336-852-5433 x 233, or send your check to the Greensboro Jewish Federation.

Women's Philantropy Donor Appreciation Luncheon

Starmont Forest County Club

Cost: $36 • RSVP by April 7, 2015 To register, call 336.852.5433, visit www.shalomgreensboro.org or send your check to the Greensboro Jewish Federation

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Federation

April 2015

National Jewish Day School Conference

SHALOM GREENSBORO WWW.SHALOMGREENSBORO.ORG 2014-2015 FEDERATION OFFICERS President Keith Rosen President Elect Marc Isaacson Vice President Arthur Samet Vice President Jenny Kaiser Vice President Aaron Strasser Secretary John Cohen Treasurer Laurence Goldberg

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

For Excellence in Jewish Education Federation and Day School?

Academies surrounding issues such as Federations and Day schools share governance, fundraising, recruitment Jewish life, Jewish education and Jewish and retention. We will continue to shape community as core priorities. Jewish the conversation on the national Jewish teachings are key such as Tzedakah, Dor I proudly participated as a presenter agenda to provide sharing and attendee at the recent National opportunities for Jewish Day School these schools. We Conference in Philadelphia. are working on Over 1000 educators, securing funding advocates and leaders of the to collect data on many Jewish day schools in an ongoing basis North America convened for comparison to learn and to lead at purposes over this bi-annual gathering successive years. themed: “Uncommon Finally, we have Connections: Schools, recommended that Systems and Successes”. All longitudinal studies of the movements – reform, Marilyn Forman be conducted conservative, orthodox and (L-R): Aaron Strasser and Brian Ross, BSDS and Chandler about Jewish Day Federation board members; Nikki Goldstein, BSDS the community day school School graduates: how they are Director of Admissions; Ilisa Cappell, Associate movement, of which B’nai Shalom and involved in Jewish communal Executive Director, Schechter Network and the American Hebrew Academy are Conference Planning Committee Member; Marilyn life as professional staff members, partnered in the planning, Chandler, Susan Siegel, BSDS HOS. members and volunteers as promoting and staffing and sponsors well as active Jewish communal included the Avi Chai Foundation, participants.

Kohelet Foundation and the Jewish Why Jewish Day School?

Federations of North America (JFNA).

Some might question the JFNA generously subsidized teams of federation and day school representatives importance of supporting the Jewish day schools in from smaller Jewish communities.

Greensboro. They may not Attending the conference gave currently or ever have had me the opportunity to kvell about children attend there. In my Greensboro’s day school-federation view, a Jewish community is relationship and to learn from others. not whole unless it educates I learned about alternative day school its children in a profound and models, methodologies of funding, meaningful way. Day schools serving non-Jewish students as a means in smaller Jewish communities of increasing the market share of Jewish bring Jewish professional students, and building support for day schools amongst a broader philanthropic leaders to our community, our agencies and schools because Ilisa Cappell, Mark Goldstein and Marilyn Chandler, base. We shared many stories and the they want their children to notion that everyone is an ambassador JFNA Task Force for Smaller Jewish Community learn at a day school. Day Day Schools and Marc Kramer, Executive Director, for the school was reinforced time and Schools begin a path for RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School again, whether they are staff, educators, potential knowledgeable and Network. parents, alumni, or federation staff and committed Jewish communal board members. volunteer and professional I have written in earlier columns leaders. They provide about my role as co-chair, with Mark leadership opportunities on Goldstein, Executive Director of boards and committees of the the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh school – it is a great place for Valley, of the national Task Force on young leadership alumni to Jewish Day School Viability in Smaller Communities. We took on this challenge learn and experience Jewish because of the growing decline of smaller communal life.

Jewish day schools bring Jewish day schools in smaller and families closer to Judaism and intermediate size Jewish communities in therefore bring them closer our own communities and throughout to synagogues.

They have North America. B’nai Shalom was close the potential for building to 70 students at that time and I felt I synagogue membership and needed to try to make a difference on a participation. They connect grander scale. young Jews to Israel through We presented last year at a study, language immersion and Tammi Williams, Academic Dean, Dorit Zmiri, RAVSAK Jewish community day school former AHA and BSDS teacher, and Mark Spielman, cross cultural experiences. conference and were asked to speak Admissions, American Hebrew Academy.

The Avi Chai Foundation again at this year’s conference to a tells us that 40% of emerging group of representatives from similar leaders attended day school and that day L’Dor: From Generation to Generation size communities with schools under school alumni provide a significant % and Kol Arevim Zeh Ba Zeh: All Jews are 150 students. It was extraordinary to of volunteer and professional leadership responsible one for the other. see the number of small school sessions in Jewish communities and in greater It isn’t only that day schools on the agenda and to hear that some community civic and non-profit are beneficiaries of Federation and of our schools, B’nai Shalom among organizations. them, will receive significant funding Why a Partnership between Continued on page 5 to participate in upcoming Partnership

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Marilyn Chandler Deborah Kintzing Rachel Wolf Dianne Hines Gabriel Fraire Anyone interested in helping shape Shalom Greensboro by participating in the editorial board should contact Gabriel Fraire at jfededitor@shalomgreensboro.org

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Its purpose is to provide informational and educational coverage of Jewish news, events and programs in the greater Greensboro and Guilford County areas.

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Remembering Rev.Howard Chubbs

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

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just received the news of Rev. Howard Chubb’s passing. Rev. Chubbs, Pastor of Providence Baptist Church, was one of my most favorite people in the world. He had a way of looking at you and warming your heart.

Our first encounter was on the first interfaith study mission in 1994 when he filled in at the last minute for Rev. George Brooks Rabbi Eliezer Havivi, Marilyn Chandler and Rev. who wasn’t able to attend that Howard Chubbs. trip. Because our last names Burroughs White, z”l, Although the both started with “Ch”, we were seated funeral was held at Mt. Zion Baptist next to one another on the airplane.

Church because of the sheer number Eleven hours later, we were best friends of people in attendance, Rev. Chubbs upon arrival in Israel. When Rev. was asked to give the eulogy. After the Chubbs read out loud from the New funeral, I will always remember that Testament, the Sermon on the Mount, it Rabbi Moshe Silberschein, visiting was with incredible fervor and feeling, Greensboro from Israel, told Rev. making all of us tremble as if G-d was Chubbs: “Howard, I wish I had had speaking directly to us. you as a homiletics teacher at rabbinical Rev. Chubbs travelled with us a school.” number of times on those FederationI visited Rev. Chubbs during his NCCJ-CFGG sponsored interfaith study illnesses over these past number of missions. Former Federation President years. Despite any pain he might have Bernard Gutterman and Rabbi Eliezer been feeling, his faith and love of G-d Havivi were amongst his roommates. was always dignified and unwavering.

He always taught on each trip – no He was my mentor and my friend. I will matter where we stopped, he read from always cherish his memory. scripture and he taught about those passages. He loved Israel and he loved This symbol shows what your being with Christians and Jews on those annual campaign tzedakah personal and communal journeys. We accomplishes. Through the eventually came to call him the “chief Greensboro Jewish Federation, rabbi” of Greensboro. Some time ago, a your tzedakah touches Jewish lives in number of us in the Jewish community our own Jewish community, in Israel attended the funeral of our dear friend, and throughout the diaspora. former City Councilwoman Claudette

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day schools, federation, foundation and Jewish family services.

The commitment and involvement of our leadership in our smaller Jewish communities is critical to the success of the schools.

Recently, we received a national grant to encourage individuals and families to move to Greensboro. Called “Gesher”, meaning a bridge, the day schools will be a critical “selling” tool to encourage young Jewish families to move to Greensboro.

I am very proud of the relationship between our Federation, our synagogues, and our day schools. I ask your continued support for the Federation’s efforts to strive toward strengthening that partnership which will ultimately build our Jewish community.

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Federation ABOVE AND BEYOND

April 2015

Nancy Spielberg Film Screening on Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)

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he Triad Jewish Film Festival of the Greensboro Jewish Federation presents a free screening of the film, ABOVE AND BEYOND, on Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro.

ABOVE AND BEYOND, is a documentary in English with some Hebrew subtitled with English, that debuted in 2014 to astounding reviews. The film was the opening night film at the 2015 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the largest Jewish film festival in the world.

A ragtag band of volunteer airmen mobilizes in the skies above Israel to fight for the fledgling nation’s survival in ABOVE AND BEYOND. Barely home from WWII combat, these ace pilots – mostly JewishAmericans – found themselves compelled to do battle yet again, this time against Arab invaders in defense of an ill-equipped Jewish state. At risk of losing their citizenship and their lives, they smuggled out surplus planes and ammunition, training in secret as they made preparations to rescue Israel from certain annihilation.

Relying on a small squadron of rickety aircraft, a handful of young foreign pilots turned the tide of Israel’s War of Independence, and laid the foundation for the Israeli Air Force. With pluck, humor and chutzpah, these now-aging wingmen colorfully recount their remarkable mission. Other interviews include family descendants, scholars, Israeli President Shimon Perez, and actor Paul Reubens (aka Peewee Herman) whose father flew sorties against an advancing Iraqi army. Testimonies are enhanced by dazzling aerial dogfights recreated

by George Lucas's special effects shop Industrial Light & Magic.

Directed by Roberta Grossman (Hava Nagila: The Movie) and produced by Nancy Spielberg, ABOVE AND BEYOND is the first film to present the true story behind this gallant and daring wartime escapade.

This event is presented by the Triad Jewish Film Festival of the Greensboro Jewish Federation and is sponsored by Temple Emanuel, American Hebrew Academy, B’nai Shalom Day School, and Beth David Synagogue.

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Barbara and Richard Forman

or me, Judaism has always been more a source of community than a spiritual outlet. Growing up in Atlanta, I spent most of my teenage years with the Jewish youth group, AZA, playing sports, practicing debate (a lawyer in the making) and attending “growing-up sessions” on sex, dating, and social life. My parents recognized the profound impact of this network and switched their membership from the Temple to the Synagogue so I could participate more fully.

Years later, after moving to Greensboro, I joined Temple Emanuel which admittedly was also largely a social decision. But it felt right to me. The Rabbi’s wife welcomed me, and I soon took root there, serving on the Temple Board in various capacities for twentythree years total. I have held such positions as Vice President, President, President of the Brotherhood, Director, and Chairman of the Finance Committee.

In a way, my monetary contribution to the community here has been equally as unplanned as my decision to join the Temple rather than the Synagogue—and just as fortuitous. I had always given money to Jewish causes, increased my gift yearly, was Chairman of the drive one year, and served on the boards of

the Federation and the Foundation. The story of a gift to the Foundation one year turned into a Donor Advised Fund; I thought that I was giving $6,800 but accidentally gave $68,000. Just as I have been happy to have joined the Temple, I am also glad to have accidentally added that extra zero. I thought it was a good idea, and I encouraged friends and clients to participate. The best thing I ever did was bringing them in to establish Donor Advised funds. I am sure I am responsible for 10 or 12 of the funds because I just thought it was such a great idea.

I sincerely hope my family will stay true to their Jewish roots. I have been willing to take personal measures to ensure this. Because my family moved when I was thirteen, I never had a bar mitzvah. When my son, Danny, reached bar mitzvah age, we decided to have our bar mitzvahs together. We each learned half of the Torah portion (Danny took the more difficult half). The whole experience stacked up with being in the delivery room when Dan was born as a big moment in my life. I am confident that our joint celebration is still the best bar mitzvah party Starmount Country Club has ever hosted.

Pictured above (L-R): Dr. Joe LeBauer, Susan Gutterman, Kathy Manning, and Dr. Sam LeBauer at the JFNA Investment Institute in Hollywood, Florida.

Pictured above at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh NC: Nathan Stelter of Stelter: The Personal Philanthropy Company; Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro; and Bart Landess, VP of Major and Planned Gifts at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte participate in a panel discussion at the March meeting of the North Carolina Planned Giving Council.

Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro February/March 2015 Marshall and Leslye Tuck—Levite Jewish Community Center, honor Carol Tuck’s Volunteer Excellence Award of the Joyce Benjamin Memorial Award Marilyn Cherson, to the Weber School Annual Giving Campaign in honor of Arnold Cherson.

Muriel Hoff to Chabad of Greensboro, in honor of Mindy Plotkin's birthday.

Laurie Katz to ALS Association Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter, in memory of Dr. Murray Abrams.

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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April 2015

Still Time The 75 Days of IMPACT was an intensive, 75-day awareness and fund-raising campaign, starting at our Campaign Kickoff event on January 10 through March 26, 2015. During the 75 days of IMPACT, to correspond to our Federation’s 75th anniversary, we told stories about the ways our Federation, its partners, and supporters make a difference in Jewish life. Our goal was to generate enthusiasm about our work and to raise $1.6 million for the 2015 Annual Campaign.

You followed our progress and learned more about how our Federation is impacting our community here in Greensboro, in Israel, and around the world!

Week ONE- COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY defines not just who we are and who we represent, but what we stand for, support, and provide locally and around the world. By being involved in the Greensboro Jewish Federation, you choose to be part of our COMMUNITY and everything that makes it special.

Week TWO- COMPASSION. Our Jewish Family Services has been a vital part of the Greensboro community for many years, providing support to the elderly, counseling to adults, offering educational programs for children and families, and providing a variety of other supports including the food pantry, employment services, van transportation, emergency help, and volunteer services.

Week THREE- OPPORTUNITY. By answering your phone when Federation called on Super Sunday, or by joining us as a volunteer, you took the OPPORTUNITY to participate in supporting the campaign and our community.

Week FOUR- CONTINUITY. The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, a constituent agency of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, ensures the viability of Jewish community life and education for generations to come through the creation and growth of endowment funds.

Dor l'dor, the passing of values from one generation to the next, is one of the most fundamental and closelyheld tenets of Judaism.

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To Donate Week SIX- RESPONSIBILITY. For the past 15 years, the Greensboro Jewish Federation has taken on the RESPONSIBILITY of reclaiming Jewish lives for the Jewish people. Greensboro has created a cultural life-line for hundreds of Jews in the Former Soviet Union through our Greensboro-Beltsy Partnership and our annual Jewish Summer Camp, Camp Delet.

Week SEVEN-SECURITY. In times of peace and in times of crisis, our extensive network of partners and agencies enable us to care for and reach out to our fellow Jews around the world. Our partner agencies were there during Operation Protective Edge, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and they are present today for those in need combating the violence in Ukraine and the rise of anti-semitism in Europe.

Week EIGHT- LEADERSHIP. The Greensboro Jewish Federation strives to reach all facets of our community, but especially to engage young Jewish adults in the Triad with the J Triad program. The goal is to encourage involvement in not only Federation activities but participation in the entire local Jewish community as well.

Week NINE- DIGNITY. The Jewish Family Services van is much more about DIGNITY and respect, and less about just providing transportation. Our great drivers provide service well beyond careful and safe driving—they are good conversationalists, well-mannered, and take a personal interest in every rider. Please remember that the van is there not only for older adults but for disabled riders as well.

Week TEN- FREEDOM. Freedom to be Jewish and explore what that means from a very personal level. One way that the Federation helps individuals explore this FREEDOM, is by supporting the TaglitBirthright Israel Program.

Week ELEVEN- GENEROSITY. The Greensboro Jewish Federation is rich with people willing to give of their time and energy, give philanthropic support to our programs and services, and give encouragement and appreciation for all that we do in our community.

Thank you for your GENEROSITY as we reflect on these 75 Days of IMPACT! We have not reached our goal yet, but with your ongoing GENEROSITY, we will succeed in meeting this accomplishment.

What role do you play? All of them. Our community of leaders, participants, and donors all play roles in our past, present and future.

THANK YOU for being a part of our IMPACT. If you have not made your pledge to the 2015 Annual Campaign, please call 336-852-5433, ext. 233 or visit www.shalomgreensboro.org TODAY!

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JFS sends a big thank you out to Food Lion for their generous donation of close to 80 cartons of food donated to the food pantry in March. Many thanks also to JFS Board member Debbi Aberman for making the original application to Food Lion and securing the contribution. With volunteers Andrew Eckstein and Cory Antin all the food was brought back, sorted, and catalogued. We are very appreciative of their help as well.

Loading the food contributions from the Food Lion warehouse to bring it back to the JFS food pantry.

Pictured left to right is Debbi Aberman, Andrew Eckstein and Cory Antin, bringing in the last of the food.

Ethical Wills: Passing on our values to the next generations

JFS Employment Initiative Presents:

Re-inventing Your Life: The Why, What and How of Career Transitions With Ronnie Grabon Are you…

Adding credentials to your degree?

Taking advantage of an emerging interest or strength?

Ramping up your earning potential?

Finding a way to continue to earn while cutting back on hours?

Not finding a job in a previous field and wanting a new challenge?

Thursdays for a threeweek period May 7, May 14, and May 21 10:30 to 11:30 Friends Homes West

Learn how to take advantage of your experience and background while transitioning your career.

An ethical will is a written or recorded document that shares your values, hopes, and blessings with your loved ones. An ethical will tells what has been important to you in your life and lets people who love you know how you want to be remembered. This threepart workshop is open to the Jewish community and residents at Friends Homes. There will be opportunities for writing as well as for making audio recordings.

Space is limited .

Please reserve a space by contacting Katy Claussen , Chai Notes Facilitator.

852-4829, Ext. 228. *Chai Notes is funded in part by a grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Ronnie is an engaging speaker with a corporate background in Human Resources. She specializes in Executive Coaching and Strategic Human Resource Consulting

Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group This month's meeting is April 16 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel.

New Participants Always Welcome!

Wednesday, April 29 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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What is Therapy?

By Beth Childs, MSW, LCSW Have you ever wondered what therapy or counseling really is? Is it just a place for me to “vent my feelings”? And if it is just to vent my feelings, why can’t I just tell my best friend instead?

Although most forms of therapy encourage people to talk about how they feel and what they are thinking, therapy is much more than that. Therapy helps you learn how to identify issues or concerns you may have and then respond to these challenging situations with healthy coping skills. Research has shown that 75% of individuals who engaged in therapy have shown it be beneficial.

Therapy is useful to treat diagnosis’ such as depression and anxiety disorders, but it can also be used to help you cope with a serious medical illness, job loss, death, divorce, or difficult situations in which you find yourself.

JFS is grateful to Enterprise Holdings Foundation for their generous award of $1500 to help run our van for seniors and disabled riders.

During the therapy process, you learn about your condition, mood, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how all of these areas are affecting you. These areas may affect your health, your relationships with others, your job performance, or your overall mood. The process is both collaborative and supportive, offering you a safe space with the opportunity to speak openly with someone who is objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.

There are multiple types of therapy available such as cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, dynamic, and behavioral among others. Most therapists utilize an eclectic approach in their practice and respond to what the client’s needs are.

I provide therapy in my office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at JFS. Please call me at 852-4829 ext. 226 to schedule an appointment. All interactions are strictly confidential and sliding scale can easily be arranged.

A film screening in commemoration of Yom HaShoah

Mitzvah Day - May 3 Make a Difference in the world by participating in Mitzvah Day May 3, 2015. In a concerted effort on a single day, the Greensboro Jewish community comes together to volunteer and participate in Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, by helping others in projects like: • Cleanup the Jewish cemetery • Do gutter repair work or rake leaves at a senior citizen home or center • Paint offices of non-profit organizations and shelters • Renovate apartments of homebound seniors • Repair furniture and beautify shelters with plants or posters • Create or refurbish a recreation area Hurry, projects sites are filling up rapidly! Go to the Greensboro Jewish Federation Web site at www.shalomgreensboro.org and sign up under Mitzvah Day in Sign up Genius now. Not tech savvy? No problem. Contact David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, at 8524829 ext. 227 or e-mail dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org for assistance.

See you there!!

Thursday, April 16, 1:30 p.m. at Abbotswood 50 CHILDREN The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus Refreshments will be served and a discussion will follow the film RSVP to Katy Claussen, 852-4829, Ext. 228 For van reservations, please contact Marcia Hermelin, 852-4829, Ext. 222 by Monday, April 13 This film is sponsored by JFS Chai Notes* and the Triad Jewish Film Festival. *Chai Notes is funded in part by a grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Jewish Family Services is looking for a part-time RN (18 hours/week) with at least 5 years clinical experience to be our new Congregational Nurse, a position which serves older adults and their caregivers in the Greensboro Jewish community. The nurse provides health education, advocacy, wellness counseling, and case management from a holistic perspective. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and health counseling, will have a strong knowledge of, interest in, and experience with a geriatric population, and a

thorough knowledge of Jewish values, traditions, and religious practices. Knowledge of Hebrew beneficial.

The nurse serves as a member of the JFS interdisciplinary team and works with JFS staff to insure client needs are met. For a complete job description, please go to www. shalomgreensboro.org and click on job posts or call Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org. Cover letter and resume are requested from interested applicants and can be sent to the same e-mail address.

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"Pesach Prep"

By Yoni Glatt Across 1. Prayer that involves a single bow 6. The "Cohen gene" is made up of it 9. Many shuls have one for Elijah 14. Territory in Israel's far north 15. Marc Roberge and Benj Gershman's rock band with a nautical-sounding name 16. "Son of Sam" David Berkowitz, e.g.

17. Prepare for Passover 20. ___ Poke (kosher-certified caramel candy) 21. Where to start when counting in Ladino 22. They might be served after Shabbat lunch 23. Prepare for Passover 28. "___ gezunt!" (Yiddish for "As long as you have your health!")

29. ___ Foods Kosher Fiber Love Bar 30. Way to prepare a brisket 31. The Jewish War Veterans have an award for cadets in this prog.

33. Chanukah candles are lit earlier because of it: Abbr.

35. Musical instrument referred to in the title of Roman Polanski's 2002 Holocaust film 39. Setting for David O. Selznick's "Gone with the Wind" 40. Seder bone 43. Tel follower 44. Ten Commandments physical descriptor 46. Something Zsa Zsa Gabor liked to wear around her neck 47. Foch who played Pharaoh's daughter in "The Ten Commandments" 48. Where some might watch "The Goldbergs" 51. Letters that might stop a gonif 53. Casspi's target 54. Prepare for Passover 57. Ahava ingredient 59. "___ Jewish?" (Avi Hoffman one-man show) 60. Sat. delivery in shul 61. Prepare for Passover 67. Genre for folk musician Regina Spektor 68. It covered Noah's Ark 69. First name in commentators?

70. The Jewish calendar has six main ones 71. Like Hodel (at first) in "Fiddler on The Roof " 72. Jerusalem zoomed in on a map, e.g.

Down 1. Michael Mukasey and others with the same Cabinet position: Abbr.

2. The Dead Sea, geologically 3. Samuel's mentor 4. Sometime Yiddish transliteration for a German anti-Semite 5. Get the schmaltz out of the sink 6. Part of the Jerusalem Post's web address 7. A minor prophet 8. Where some Jews once fought for sport (or their lives) 9. CBS show produced by Jerry Bruckheimer 10. Josephus, e.g.

11. They might be felt the day after running the Jerusalem marathon 12. Swedish superstore with locations in Netanya and Rishon LeTzion 13. A Friend 18. Acts aggressively like a Forward reporter might toward a Jewish leader accused of bribery 19. Make like a Jewish mother 23. Krusty's number-one fan, and others 24. German W.W. II menace 25. Father-in-law of Moses 26. Try to get into AEPi 27. Shoot Han Solo's gun 32. Like a Shabbat table 34. Part of a Dr. Brown's can 36. ___ Malkeinu 37. With "the," a number to dress to under the chuppah?

38. Like a ball used by quarterback Jay Fiedler 41. The oldest man on Earth, four thousand years ago 42. Seder starting step 45. "___-haw!" (interjection from Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys) 49. Org. Israel is an ally - but not a member of 50. Where some treif animals oink from 52. Rabbi Isaac Luria 54. Bubbie might make Jewish penicillin (chicken soup) to treat them 55. Prime Numbers setting?

56. Suze of CNBC 57. Alicia Silverstone's "Clueless" catchphrase 58. "Girls" girl Dunham 62. "Amen!"

63. Sound at a bris 64. Middle of Jerusalem?

65. Start of 189 "Seinfeld" episode titles 66. You won't find one on Adam Levine's face in his Proactiv ads

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Our tradition provides a way to kasher metal utensils for Pesach. Each year, we set a large pot of water a-boil, and folks bring their silverware, metal Kiddush cups, metal bowls, etc. to the shul to dip in boiling water. Then they may be used for Pesach. Bring yours along with your own towels, nets, etc. and remember to remove pot handles before koshering. We’ll be waiting for you in the kitchen driveway!

Beit Midrash: Marc Bregman, Laughing with the Rabbis—Jewish Humor from the Talmudic Period Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

The rabbis of the Talmudic period generally seem rather somber in their detailed discussions of Jewish Law and Lore. But some Talmudic passages appear almost comical. Did the ancient Jewish Sages intend them to be taken seriously? Can a religious text be serious and funny at the same time? Does G-d laugh, and if so, at what? These are some of the questions we will explore in a session designed to be both edifying and enjoyable.

Burning of the Chametz Friday, April 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Bring your last scraps of chametz (small pieces only!) to Beth David at 8:30 a.m. for biyur chametz. Marshmellows for roasting will be provided for children and adults.

Sell Your Chametz

By Friday, April 3 at 9:00 a.m.

It is customary to clean out all of our bread, crackers, pasta, etc. before Pesach.

Sometimes, though, there’s a giant pasta package from Costco or the liquor cabinet that we just can’t finish up or give away. So we store these foodstuffs in a cabinet or box, lock it up, label it “chametz”, and the rabbi acts as our agent to sell it to a nonJew over Passover. Rabbi Havivi is happy to act as your agent until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3. You can sign up in person at afternoon minyan or email the rabbi at ehavivi@bdgso.org.

Community Save the Date for Beth David’s Community Seder!

Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Beth David Synagogue will once again host a Community Seder, this year on the first night of Passover, which falls on Friday, April 3. Reservations can be made online at www.bethdavidsynagogue.org or by returning the form in your March bulletin. Reservation deadline is March 25.

Book Talk & Bagel Breakfast with Scott Davis Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Scott Davis is a life-long storyteller and founder of Jewish Storyteller Press. He joins us to share his current passion, the stories of Yiddish writer, Jacob Dinezon.

In his day, Dinezon was a well known writer and mentor to other great Yiddish writers, including Sholem Aleichem and I. L. Peretz. His work was all but lost with the decline of Yiddish, but Scott brings us the opportunity to enjoy its revival with eleven stories only recently translated into English. Jewish Storyteller Press has published this collection under the title Memories and Scenes: Shtetl, Childhood, Writers.

Beth David’s Community Seder!

Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Beth David Synagogue will once again host a Community Seder, this year on the first night of Passover, which falls on Friday, April 3. Reservations can be made online at www.bethdavidsynagogue.org.

This year we are proud to be one of NJOP’s 70 Passover Across America Celebrations!

Reservation deadline is March 25.

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Chabad of Greensboro

Pesach Seder

Enjoy the holiday of freedom at an inspirational Seder, complete with a gourmet Passover dinner, the original hand-made Shmurah Matzah, and four cups of exquisite Kosher wine.

Journey with us through the Haggadah with traditional songs, stories, and spiritual insights. Our Seder is English friendly so everyone can feel welcome.

First Seder, April 3, 7:30 p.m.

Second Seder, April 4, 8:00 p.m.

• Lag Bomer Community Celebration • Thursday May 7 4:30 pm • At Chabad Jewish Center • 5203 w. Friendly Ave • Cookout ~ Moon Bounce ~ Music ~ Cotton Candy & More!

• Fun for the whole family!

• $9 per person $36 per family $100 sponsor • To RSVP email lagbomer@ chabadgreensboro.com

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Temple Emanuel February Programs for Tots Erev Yom Hashoah: Greensboro Commemoration of the Friday, April, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg Holocaust For more information about tot programs, contact Louise Van Schaack at 292-7899 ext. 302 or lvanschaack@ tegreensboro.org

Congregational Second Night Seder Sunday, April 4, 6:00 p.m.

Temple Emanuel invites you, your family, and friends to their annual Congregational Seder at the Jefferson Road Campus.

Temple Emanuel is hosting TWO second night Passover seders. Choose the seder that is the best fit for you and your family.

Option 1: Family Friendly Seder, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Rabbi Andy will lead us through a family friendly, abbreviated version of the Passover story, perfect for families with young children of all ages.

Option 2: Traditional Full-length Seder, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Rabbi Guttman will lead a traditional seder, with additional time included for discussion about the deeper meaning of this beautiful holiday.

Menu for both Seders: Roast turkey with gravy, potatoes, vegetables and traditional favorites such as gefilte fish and motzo ball soup. (Vegetarian entrée option available.)

Cost (for either Seder): Adults (13+) $20; Kids (5-12) - $10; Kinds 4 and under - Free To reserve your space at one of the Seders, contact the Temple office or fill out a reservation form on the Temple website at www.tegreensboro.org.

Passover Yizkor Service Saturday, April 11, 5:45 p.m. at Temple Emanuel’s Greene Street location at 713 North Greene Street, Greensboro, N.C. 27401

Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410

Shredding Fundraiser Sunday, April 19, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. $5/Box or bag (Banker-sized) Back by popular demand. Safely discard sensitive documents and support the Temple – proceeds benefit the Temple Emanuel Religious School.

Temple Emanuel Brotherhood Presents: 4th Annual “Ben Gauz Brotherhood” Golf Outing Sunday, April 26, 8:00 a.m.

Join the Temple Brotherhood for a relaxing, social day out on the golf course.

Be a part of the camaraderie, laughs, and friendly competition. The cost is $60 and includes breakfast, lunch and all fees.

Teams of four people will play best ball.

Come as foursome or ask to be placed in a group when you registrar by e-mailing names to: Gregg Wiener at: gw611@att. net. All levels of golfers welcome.

Schmooze with the Rabbi at Print Works Bistro Wednesday, April 29, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy a casual lunch with Rabbi Andy Koren along with other Temple 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 292-7899 or ndomont@tegreenboro.org.

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B’nai Shalom Day School B’nai Shalom Day School is the Triad’s only dual-curriculum Jewish day school serving children from Preschool - 8th grade. To learn more about the benefits of a B’nai Shalom education, please visit www.bnai-shalom.org or contact Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions, at ngoldstein@bnai-shalom.org or (336)8555091 Ext. 7705 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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Let My People Run – B’nai Shalom Day School’s First Annual 5K Race Join families, students, alumni, faculty and community members on Sunday, April 26, for this new community event that encourages healthy activity, civic involvement… and promises to be lots of fun.

Register online, sign up to volunteer and learn more about sponsorship opportunities at www.bnai-shalom.org/5k.

Event Schedule: 7:45 a.m. Warm-ups 8:00 a.m. Kids Dash (5 years and under), 5K, One Mile Fun Run. Celebration with breakfast and music! Bounce house for kids! Zumba with Mason Sharp.

PJ Library invites you to Monday Morning Playgroup at B'nai Shalom Day School Enjoy an hour of music, stories and play with your little one!

Who: Children birth - four years and their parents/caregiver When: Monday Mornings from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: B'nai Shalom Day School's Kids' Care Room Questions? Contact Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions, at ngoldstein@bnai-shalom.org

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“Rima’s Recipes"

Chewy Chocolate Chip Passover Cookies These melt-in-your-mouth five-ingredient cookies are super-easy to make and delicious. Oil may prevent egg whites from forming stiff peaks, so wipe out mixing bowl with dry, clean cloth or paper towel. And, if you have the time, let egg whites sit out for 15-20 minutes before beating to help stiff peaks form.

2 egg whites, warmed to room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cover two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a very clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high with electric mixer until peaks form. Slowly beat in sugar. Turn mixer down to low and beat in vanilla and salt, until stiff and shiny peaks form. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoons onto parchmentcovered baking sheet. Place baking sheets in oven and then turn off oven.

Leave cookies in oven for three or more hours. Makes two dozen.

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April 2015

Temple Emanuel - Winston Salem

TEEM - Environmental Movie Night Presents

Intentional Communities and Community-Led Food Production on Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.

Film: “Voices of Transition” Speakers: Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn, Temple Emanuel, will present ideas of Transition Towns in Torah and modern Israel, Martha Hartley and Dr. Michael O. Hartley, Old Salem Department of Archaeology will discuss the history of intentional Moravian communities in historic “Wachovia,” now the core of Forsyth County. "Voices of Transition" presents innovative, inspirational – and concrete – solutions to the food security challenges we humans are increasingly facing. Free and open to the public.

Contact: Gayle at ggtuch@yahoo.com for more information.

The Mavens Lunch & Learn

Thursday, April 9, 12:00 p.m. - Bring your lunch and enjoy the company of others (55+ years young). After lunch, Kathryn Levy, Principal Flutist of the Winston Salem Symphony and an instructor in the music department of Wake Forest University, has prepared a musical program. Contact Herb Spindel at spindelct@aol.com for more information.

Interfaith Winston-Salem Youth Tour Sunday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. Middle and high school students visit WinstonSalem worship centers, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Knollwood Baptist, and Temple Emanuel. During the afternoon participants learn about worship traditions and places and build new relationships. The program celebrates the new friendships with a free pizza party immediately following the tour. Sponsored by Interfaith Winston-Salem. Advance registration is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ interfaith-tour-youth-and-adults-tickets15207961422?aff=eac2

Sisterhood is planning A Murder Mystery Dinner Event Saturday, April 14 and Third Tuesday Social Dinner and River Run Movie on Tuesday, April 21. For more details contact Kim Hobin, kimhobin@earthlink.net.

Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.

This night will give us a chance to remember with prayer, song, and learning from Dr. Zohara Boyd and Dr. Peter Petschauer, who were both children in Europe during World War II. Their experiences, however, were worlds apart. Today, their cooperation and friendship serves as an inspiring example of what is possible. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Temple Emanuel Brotherhood.

A Priest and A Rabbi Walk into a Bar

Thursday, April 16, 6:00 p.m., Finnigan's Wake, 620 N. Trade St, Winston-Salem.

Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn and Father Steve Rice lead this award winning interfaith event. All are welcome to join in Torah and Testament on Tap: 1 part meaningfulness, 2 parts spirituality and 1 shot of irreverence. Each month participants pack the place and hold a lively discussion.

Marking and Making a Havdalah between Yom HaZikkaron & Yom HaAtzmaut

Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 p.m. In the time that closes Israel’s Memorial Day and begins Independence Day stands a space for Havdalah – bringing together both sadness and joy. A brief service and chance to remember and celebrate.

Joint Hadassah and Sisterhood Book Club meeting

Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn will present a review of journalist Ari Shavit’s authoritative and deeply personal book, My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel.

“Come explore a book that has been labeled any number of things – not the least of which is ‘challenging’. What does Ari Shavit challenge and why? What are some of the issues raised by not only his book but the reality of modern Israel and its many complexities? As we celebrate Israel’s 67th birthday, let us study, engage, and reflect together.”

Passover services:

Saturday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. Passover/ Shabbat Morning Service Friday, April 10, 9:00 a.m. Passover and Yizkor Service Shabbat at Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem: Kabbalat Shabbat, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., except April 3.

Tot Shabbat, Friday, April 10, 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a short service of blessing the candles, wine, challah and more with dancing, singing and story telling for children ages 0-7 and their families.

Saturday, April 11 and April 25, 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Prayer Study.

Using, My People's Prayerbook, Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn will lead study and exploration of prayers.

Saturday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan. Gather for morning minyan to celebrate Shabbat, pray, and read Torah together. The service will include reading from Torah, Mourner's Kaddish, and a brief Kiddush afterwards.

Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service - Bat Mitzvah of Allie Klass Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service - Bat Mitzvah of Emma Cronan.

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American Hebrew Academy to host Community Open House on April 26th Continued from page 1

The Academy's lush 100 acre campus will be available for viewing during Community Open House.

On April 26, from 4 - 6:30 p.m., the American Hebrew Academy is hosting a Community Open House co-sponsored by the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel, Chabad Greensboro, and B’nai Shalom Day School to celebrate Yom Ha’Aztmaut.

The Academy will open the green gates to the Greensboro Jewish community for a celebration of Israeli Independence Day that will also showcase the school’s lush 100 acre campus, the scientific and artistic achievements of the students at the Academy, as well as

fun activities for young families in the community.

The afternoon’s events will be followed by a cookout with American Hebrew Academy students.

For Greensboro residents interested in a bit of local history, on that same day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Academy will be putting on its spring theatrical performance, a series of O. Henry one-act plays.

For more information, please contact Hillary Zaken: Office: 336-217-7057, hzaken@americanhebrewacademy.org

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Making the park cleaner through repair and litter disposal at the Science Center.

have been crafted to meet many levels and abilities.

Mitzvah Day is not a "dropoff " situation for young children, but parents can typically leave their children engaged in an activity so they can work on other tasks. Mitzvah Day is a real family bonding opportunity.

Through work sites like: Pathways where food is provided for the hungry, The Greensboro Science Center where education leads to an appreciation for the world around us, Beacon Place where smile gifts are made for nurses to bring joy to children with debilitating disease, Back Pack Beginnings where children are provided food and nutrition over the weekend, and Burrito Bikers who prepare food to be given to the homeless you can make a difference in the world. Take advantage of this incredible event filled day and

sign up now for the projects mentioned, and many more, before slots are filled, by going to WWW.shalomgreensboro. org hashtag—Mitzvah Day— with Sign Up Genius or email/call David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, at dfrazier@shalomgreensboro. org or phone 336-852-4829 ext. 227.

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