December 2014 Shalom Greensboro

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

VOL. 40, NO. 4 - DECEMBER 2014, KISLEV-TEVET 5775

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

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Page 2 - Why Chanukah is Meaningful to Federation Page 8 - Trip to Charleston Page 9 - Campaign Kickoff with Eric Fingerhut

December 2014 Federation Why Chanukah is Meaningful to Federation

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iving Chanukah gelt to children - it’s a beloved Chanukah tradition, along with lighting the menorah, eating latkes and playing dreidel. But there’s another Chanukah tradition that Federation cherishes: donating gelt as an act of tzedakah for those in need.

Through Federation, your gelt can make an impact around the globe, helping people who are truly in need of your gift. And if you make your donation to Federation now, before December 31, you can enjoy a tax deduction along with the satisfaction of doing a world of good.

Together, we’ve been able to bring food and comfort to Jewish elderly in Eastern Europe, trauma counseling to families in Southern Israel, Jewish education for children everywhere from Minsk to Mumbai, run a summer camp in Beltsy, Moldova and much more. This year, in hundreds of cities and towns across the world, your gelt could make the difference between life and death.

Cities and towns where Chanukah will be different this year. Where Chanukah won’t feel like a celebration.

Just beyond your own menorah-lit window, here in Greensboro, there are so many people in need. Putting Federation on your gift list could help a hungry

family buy dinner, warm a young child on a cold winter night, or give an extra hand to a working mom just trying to make ends meet.

Your support of Federation today will make a difference for the vulnerable in our entire Jewish community—in countless ways. One gift to Federation feeds the hungry, helps the unemployed, and builds community at home, in Israel and around the world. To each of the hundreds of thousands of Jews being helped, your gelt is more than a holiday tradition. It is their security net. It is their means of survival.

It’s easy to donate - you can donate online at www.shalomgreensboro.org. You can call 336-852-5433, ext. 233 to make a pledge. To make it even easier, you can now text your pledge. Send a text to 51818 and message the word Greensboro.

Follow the prompts to text your pledge.

Remember that when you give by December 31, 2014, your gift is taxdeductible. That’s in addition to the warm glow you receive from helping your Jewish community. So give generously.

Happy Chanukah from our family to yours.

May the season be one of peace, warmth, and generosity.

“Rima’s Recipes"

A Healthy Chanukah Special Lox & Latkes Spinach Frittata 1/2 tsp. olive oil 6 eggs 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup spinach, chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh dill weed, chopped or 1 tsp. dried dill weed 2 oz. lox 2 oz. light cream cheese 8 store-bought or leftover potato pancakes, heated 1/2 avocado, sliced Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Turn oven to broil.

Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk eggs, yogurt, spinach and dill weed together in a bowl. Fold in lox. Pour egg mixture evenly into skillet. Using fork, flake cream cheese in small chunks evenly on top of egg mixture. Cook until bottom sets and eggs are firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and broil about 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool for 5 minutes.

Distribute potato pancakes evenly among plates. Top with frittata, and serve alongside avocado slices. Serves 4-6.

Rima Kleiner, MS, RD, LDN is a food and nutrition expert based in Greensboro, N.C. She is passionate about food and health, and she helps connect the two for individuals and national organizations. Rima helps children, adults and families understand how to eat better to manage food allergies and sensitivities, for optimal pregnancy or to lose weight. She also helps translate nutrition science for food companies, advises on food policy and blogs. Follow Rima at kleinernutrition.com/ blog or on Twitter @RimaKleinerMSRD.

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learned of their role in politics and the Revolutionary War. At Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim two female leaders of the Charleston Jewish community told us

By Victoria Milstein, not only about the building of one of our country’s earliest homes of worship, 2015 Women’s but of the evolution of the Jewish rituals Campaign Chair and practices that took place there. We toured the Coming Street hen I agreed to be Cemetery and learned Federation Camhow "tombstones tell paign chair, I decided the stories”. Charleston that this was a journey represents a rich history and like all journeys, I of our people as they lived promised myself that and prospered within the I would be open to non-Jewish population. It learning new things and was home to the largest, to developing new and wealthiest and cultured meaningful relationJewish community in ships. And I have! How North America…truly a opportune that this “Portion of the People". was the year that our The mission to Federation is celebratCharleston was subsidized ing its 75th birthday. It in part by a grant from Victoria Milstein, has become part of my Florence Weinstein 2015 Women’s celebration in taking Jacobson Memorial Campaign Chair on this leadership role.

Designated Fund for It has given me back so programs on Women and much more than I ever Judaism. I want to thank dreamed!!

Al Jacobson and this wonderful family As Campaign chair I was invited to for their gift. I also extend thanks to attend the Jewish Federations of North Jackie Davidowitz, Laura Friedman, America’s General Assembly (GA) in Marsha Glazman, Erin Rosen, Marian Washington. The theme of this year’s Stein and Leslie Tuck who planned the conference was "The World is Our event along with our Federation staff.

BACKYARD". The GA brought together Back home in Greensboro, I have over 3,000 Jewish leaders from the U.S., actively seen as Campaign chair how our Canada, Israel and around the world Jewish Federation participates in Tikkun and clearly showed us that we ARE Olam. Our work together touches all the neighbors, each responsible one for the layers of our Jewish life from supporting other.

Israel in her right to defend herself We were promised exciting speakers, through our emergency fund, caring top political figures, leading intellectuals for our seniors with dignity, stocking a and philanthropic visionaries. Campaign community food pantry, helping to fund co-chair, Andrew Brod and I, along with Jewish education, and offering college a Greensboro delegation of 10, attended students tools to help them navigate the workshops on ways to engage new world of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic acts on audiences, being present, welcoming their university campuses. These are the diversity, speaking your truth, trusting things that keep me up at night and the one another and avenues to connect things that keep me going, seeking new our ideas. Guest speakers included ways to answer the needs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sitting in a workshop at the GA Vice-president, Joe Biden, Rabbi Lord called World Café with Director of Jonathan Sacks, actress Marlee Maitlin Campaign, Deborah Kintzing, I was and many more. “FedX” talks addressed taken back to my camp days as a the delegitimization of Israel as a new child. The workshop participants at form of anti-Semitism and the story of each table were asked to write down, how an Israeli soldier made life choices draw or doodle key ideas about what after losing his twin brother during mattered to us in our Jewish world and Operation Protective Edge. We learned why we were involved. I found myself the challenges that our young people are drawing a dream catcher, the beautiful, feeling on college campuses in the face woven circle with feathers that Native of bold and direct acts of anti-Semitism Americans believed caught their and we heard a Holocaust survivor tell dreams. The dream catcher has become us that we must carry the words, “Never a symbol of unity and has been handed again!” down from generation to generation. I A few days after the GA, our remarked to the group at my table that Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Greensboro Federation is my Jewish Cabinet embarked on a Mission to Dream Catcher!!

Charleston. What a celebration it was, I encourage you to join us in gathering 21 women from Greensboro catching dreams. Join us on this journey together to learn, create friendships and as we celebrate our Federation’s 75th lasting memories. The highlight of our anniversary. Learn the opportunities of trip was a lecture by Dale Rosengarten, doubling your gift this year through our author of “A Portion Of Our People: generous leadership match. Join us in Three Hundred Years of Southern matching your passion with your giving.

Jewish Life." She shared how Jews were Ask questions and have the courage to welcomed in Carolina as traders and make your life a blessing. Let Federation merchants in the late 17th century. We be your dream catcher too.

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Executive Director’s Column

December 2014

World leaders come to JFNA asking our help leaders had attended the JFNA General Assembly under the auspices of the Israeli Jewish Congress and JFNA. met him in an elevator. His Fiften European and Israeli Jewish communal leaders came together with name badge read: Bentheir North American counterparts for jamin Albalas, roundtable discussions as part President, Central of the third ever “Trilateral Board of Jewish Dialogue”. This gathering Communities in Greece. I enabled them to support one met another man in a JFNA another and to garner the board meeting. His name support of the federations badge read: Baron Prof. and North American Jewish Dr. Julien Klener, President institutional leadership.

Central Jewish Consistory Some of the comments I of Belgium. Who were heard included: these individuals and what • The Scandanavian were they doing at an asMarilyn Forman academia’s efforts to desembly of North American Chandler legitimize Israel and how it Jewish communal leaders? had become “in vogue”.

In a session titled: “Reality Check: • Growing Muslim majorities in Jewish Life in Europe Today”, sobering many of these countries are anti-Semitic news was shared through an unfiltered and will vote for other anti-Semites, so lens about rising anti-Semitism, dire much so, that in 25-30 years, they will economics, tumultuous Jewish life vote as a cohesive block to place Muslim burdened with rising assimilation, heads of state in European governments. juxtaposed with Jewish renewal and • Anti-Israel protests have become growth of these communities. The anti-Jewish protests and there has been leaders of Belgium and Greece spoke, a failure of multi-culturalism in Europe. alongside other heads of the French, • A request for U.S. Jewry to teach Spanish and Netherlands Jewish European Jews to find their voices, to communities, about the current state create a call to action and to lobby their of affairs in their countries. This governments. was the first time that these world

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

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In Belgium, police guard every Jewish institution, there is no state anti-Semitism but there is high anxiety.

The Muslim community is 20 fold larger than the Jewish population, perhaps as high as 800,000 and voting is mandatory. The center-right was just elected in the last government and people are afraid, especially in light of the synagogue bombing several months ago, that there will soon be a Muslim majority in the government. The passionate French delegate asked those assembled if we wanted to hear the optimistic or pessimistic view: “Which do you want? When a Jew, it must be both. Half of European Jews are losing their Judaism because they fear antiSemitism. We in Europe need you Jews in America. You need us in Europe; the world is global. Help open the mouths of European Jews. We must take care of each other.”

The one member of the Israeli delegation told the audience that Zionism does not believe that there should be no Jews outside of Israel.

In fact, Israel does not want to see Europe as Jewish-free; it wants to help strengthen a dynamic Jewish life as long as Jews are not hostages to other realities in those countries. This for me was a real change in the way Israelis view the Diaspora. Long ago, at a Jewish Agency conference in Israel, I asked former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin: “If all of the Jews of North America came to Israel, who would take care of Israel from outside the Jewish State?” His response, “Come and build our nation and then we’ll work on the rest.”

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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.

SHALOM GREENSBORO WWW.SHALOMGREENSBORO.ORG 2014-2015 FEDERATION OFFICERS President Keith Rosen President Elect Marc Isaacson Vice President Peggy Bernstein Vice President Arthur Samet Vice President Jenny Kaiser Vice President Aaron Strasser Secretary John Cohen Treasurer Laurence Goldberg EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Marilyn Chandler Deborah Kintzing Rachel Wolf Dianne Hines Gabriel Fraire Valerie O'Keefe Anyone interested in helping shape Shalom Greensboro by participating in the editorial board should contact Gabriel Fraire at jfededitor@shalomgreensboro.org

FEDERATION STAFF 336-852-5433 MARILYN CHANDLER, ext. 236 Executive Director DEBORAH KINTZING, ext. 237 Director of Campaign & Community Relations RACHEL WOLF, ext. 229 Director of Outreach & Education HOWARD NORWICK, ext. 231 Director of Finance and Human Resources CYNTHIA SCOTT, ext. 238 Facilities Manager / IT Coordinator DIANNE HINES, ext. 233 Campaign and Program Associate EMPERATRIZ PEREZ, ext. 230 Accounting Asst.

VALERIE O’KEEFE, ext. 221 Marketing Coordinator and Corporate Partnership Officer GABRIEL FRAIRE, 681-7227 Federation Editor/Graphic Designer JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREENSBORO SUSAN R. GUTTERMAN, 852-0099 Endowment Director MELANIE VERGES, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator 294-0846 DEBORAH LINDLEY, 852-8462 Senior Financial and Technology Associate JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES MAIN NUMBER, 852-4829 BETSY GAMBURG, ext. 225 JFS Director DAVID FRAZIER, ext. 227 Volunteer Coordinator KATY CLAUSSEN, ext. 228 Chai Notes Facilitator MARCIA HERMELIN, ext. 222 Administrative Assistant GILDA FRIEDMAN, R.N., B.S.N., ext. 224 Congregational Nurse BETH CHILDS, ext. 226 Clinical Social Worker Shalom Greensboro is published ten times a year from September through May, and June/July, by the Greensboro Jewish Federation, 5509-C West Friendly Ave., Guilford Corporate Park, Greensboro, NC 274104211. Telephone: (336) 852-5433. Fax: (336) 852-4346.

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

The opinions expressed on the Opinion page do not necessarily express the views of the Greensboro Jewish Federation.

Delivery is on or before the first of the month. News of community-wide activities are welcome but must be submitted either on a disk or by email to: jfededitor@ shalomgreensboro.org. Photographs are accepted accompanied by captions. Please include the date, the contact person and a phone number with your articles and photographs.

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Thinking About Your Year-End Giving?

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Susan Gutterman (left), Endowment Director, and Cathy Levinson, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro.

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he Endowment Leadership Institute, part of the JFNA General Assembly, hosted Shawn Landres, the lead investigator of the recent “Connected to Give: Jewish Legacies” study. Professionals from communities involved in the Multi-Generational Family Philanthropy Program

discussed their experiences relating to philanthropic behaviors in families. The event also featured Todd Metcalf, Chief Tax Counsel for the Senate Committee on Finance, and Arlene D. Schiff, the National Director of LIFE And LEGACY at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

hile taxes may not be a primary motivation for charitable giving, they can influence the timing of your gift. As you consider your year-end giving, think about the following questions: • Are you tired of collecting numerous charitable receipts at tax time?

• Would you like to receive an immediate tax deduction for your gift and have the flexibility to recommend distributions to the charitable organizations of your choice (both Jewish and secular) in future years?

• Do you have appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares that you would like to donate this year and pay no capital gains taxes when the assets are sold?

With a low minimum opening balance, a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro may help you simplify your charitable giving.

When you establish a Donor Advised Fund with a gift of cash, stock, real estate, or other asset, you receive an immediate tax deduction. Your fund

Susan Gutterman (far left), Endowment Director of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro and Jeri D’Lugin at the Senior Advisory Council and National Professional Advisory Committee meeting in Washington D.C., part of the JNFA General Assembly. Also pictured, Steven W. Jacobson, National Professional Advisory Council for DC Jewish Foundation, and Steven Woolf (far right), JFNA Senior Tax Counsel.

The Jewish Foundation donors and members of the Appalachian Pride Cloggers win 2nd and 3rd place at the North Carolina State Fair. Pictured left to right: Arin Senior, Jen Strasser, Jen Friedland, Tylie Friedland, Tracy Senior, Susan Gutterman.

is responsibly invested in a diversified conservative growth portfolio with other Foundation assets, and you will receive quarterly statements of your fund activity. You then have the flexibility to decide when to recommend gifts to the charitable organizations of your choice.

The staff at the Foundation confidentially and professionally handles all of the paperwork. Each check is sent with a cover letter clearly stating that the gift is from your named fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, so your gift also shows Jewish support of the general community. You will receive an acknowledgement from each charity but are not burdened with keeping receipts from charities for tax purposes; the only receipts you will need are for contributions to your fund.

Susan Gutterman, JD, Endowment Director is available to answer your questions regarding Donor Advised Funds and other services of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro by phone at 336.852.0099 or by e-mail at SGutterman@JewishFoundationNC.org.

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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 Algine and James Coleman Congregational Nurse Program William A. Stern Foundation 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.

Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund Available The Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund was established in 1995 by their children in memory of their parents. The purpose of the fund is to enable Jewish youth who live in Guilford County to participate in their first teen travel, study and /or cultural peer-group program in Israel. These programs must be approved Jewish organizations.

Financial need and merit are the primary criteria in awarding grants and are for those who otherwise would not be able to visit Israel. High school students have preference and then college students up to age 25. This program is administered by Jewish Family Services.

Applications are available on line at www.shalomgreensboro.org or you can contact Betsy Gamburg at 8524829, ext. 225 or e-mail bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org

Thank You

Jewish Family Services

You Got the Job — What Now?

By Betsy Gamburg, MSW, LCSW Director JFS

From where I sit working with many individuals who have been unemployed, the economy has clearly improved. I’m happy to say that we have seen many people over the last year find jobs or move on to better ones. The intensity and numbers of individuals who are desperate for work has clearly eased. Of course the employment services at JFS will remain since looking for a job is one of life’s constants.

At a recent luncheon for professionals who have been active in assisting others looking for jobs, the quest speaker was Dr. Jane Walter, who founded the Triad Job Search Network in 1992 here in Greensboro. This group is under the direction of Glen Wise, a dynamic and creative force in helping teach people how to conduct a focused and productive job search.

Jane is currently an Executive Coach at the Center for Creative Leadership and heads a leadership development organization.

Jane spoke to the group on the topic of “What Now?” referring to what happens once you’ve gotten a job offer and accept it. Relief and satisfaction may be the first reactions, but they are often replaced by a new set of concerns as you anticipate the responsibilities that are about to begin. Here are five suggestions that will help anyone beginning a new job.

Talk to your boss. Take the initiative

and talk about what’s expected of you and how progress is measured. What’s discussed in the job interview is only a portion of what you need to know. Let your employer know that it’s important to you to know what the department or company needs from you and that you are eager to fulfill these expectations.

This kind of initiative is an impressive quality.

How does communication work in your company? Communication, that great buzz word, does mean something. How does this happen in your organizational culture? Is e-mail the best way? Do people meet regularly?

What are the reporting mechanisms?

How formal does documentation need to be? Who should you be talking to and for what? You want to send the message that you want to be held accountable— but you need to know how this is done in this department. In many settings a weekly status report, even if not required, may help you document your progress.

Know something about boundaries and decision-making. Some of this of course comes from experience in the company but being sensitive to it ahead of the curve is a proactive strategy. Too often this is never discussed until there is a problem, that is, after boundaries have been crossed and decisions have been made at the wrong level by the wrong people. Discuss it with your superior and get help to define the structure for decision making.

Observe peer relations. Are you in

a competitive environment? Is there collaboration? What’s expected? What teams are working well together? How does your superior look at this issue and what’s the message being sent by those above you? The more you understand this, the more likely you’ll succeed in the workplace culture.

How do you get feedback? It’s always best to get this sooner than later and better to ask for it than just wait and see if it’s forthcoming. Develop greater self awareness and be sensitive to how you are perceived by others. Many problems can be eliminated or minimized if you know what they are. Let your boss know that you are open to it and learn the ways in which it happens in your company.

With your eyes open to these important areas, a new employee can make a strong first impression and create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with the organization.

For information on employment services at JFS, contact Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org.

Hanukkah Gift Idea!

Buy a book of van tickets for someone you care about and let them enjoy your gift for weeks to come.

Older adults and anyone with a disability are welcome to ride.

Call Marcia, 336-852-4829, ext. 222.

SAVE THE DATE

Hanukkah Celebration at Abbotswood

Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Abbotswood Front Lobby 3504 Flint Street Open to the whole community.

Bring your family and friends.

MATNAT MITZVAH

A Gift for Jewish Elders at Hanukah • Assembly of gift boxes on Dec. 14, 10 a.m. at Temple Emanuel.

Thank you to Maddie Meyerhoffer (pictured above) and all those who help in the food pantry either by stocking and organizing shelves, by donating food, and by sending monetary contributions. Please keep canned fruit, canned meats, soups, cereals, and tuna coming.

December 2014

• Delivery of gift boxes from Dec. 14 through Dec. 24 Each year before Hanukah posters with menorahs and blue tags with requests start showing up at Temple Emanuel, Beth David Synagogue, B’nai Shalom Day School, and The Federation Building. Pick your blue card, obtain the item on the card, and bring the card and item, unwrapped, to Jewish Family Services by December 8.

For more information contact David Frazier: dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org

Back by Popular Demand The Jewish Community Volunteers for…

Christmas at Moses Cone and Wesley Long Hospitals on

December 24 (Wednesday) and 25 (Thursday) So that the staff and regular volunteers can celebrate and observe their holiday

Our jobs?

Meal prep, meal delivery, reception desk, and gift shop (with special training) To sign up, contact David Frazier at Jewish Family Services at (336) 852-4829 ext. 227 or dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org Kitchen volunteers must be 18 years of age or older (16 -18 year olds are welcome to volunteer at reception and gift shop areas with supervision)

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Greensboro Jewish Community Blood Drive In Memory of Morry and Ruth Jacobs

Rick Jacobs giving blood.

Marlene and Gene Baruch volunteered and helped at the sign in desk.

November 2 was a great success. Forty-five pints of blood were collected, participants enjoyed the wonderful homemade goodies provided by Tracy Lurey & Leah Wilkins, and many people stayed to chat and catch up with each other. Pictured above are Rick Jacobs, son of Morry and Ruth, and Sylvia Curtis, a niece. Rick and his sister Barbara provided generous financial support. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this such a successful community endeavor.

Sylvia Curtis enjoys refreshments with Paula Katz, cochair of the Blood Drive Committee along with Michele Gordon (not pictured).

Many people helped with the blood drive by serving on the planning committee, by recruiting donors, and by donating. Pictured (above left) are Barbara and Stuart Teichman who passed the time by working on the puzzle they brought to occupy anyone waiting to donate. Young and old contributed to the puzzle’s near completion. Pictured right are Charles and Gail Bretan two of many donors during the day.

Gerald and Lynn Clawson, new JFS volunteers after their shift.

SAVE THE DATE

Next JFS Children and Family Program Cyberbullying: The Law, Psychology, and Your Children Thursday, January 22, 7:00 p.m.

At Jewish Family Services

Our Red Cross staff, pictured right, worked hard and were always helpful.

AHA students helped run The Gift of Life table.

David Levine, Associate Professor at Elon University School of Law, Jennifer Rosenbluth, therapist & co-owner of Tree of Life Counseling, and Starr Brown-Hayes, School Counselor at Andrews High School will look at the legal and psycho-social issues involved and help parents understand the behavior and how to help their children.

Greensboro Jewish Community Day of Action

Pictured below are volunteers participating in the Greensboro Jewish Community Day of Action to Get Out The Vote on Sunday, October 26. Hosted by Jewish Family Services and sponsored by JFS, Temple Emanuel, Beth David Synagogue, and the Federation,

volunteers received training by Carolina Jews for Justice and spent several hours calling registered voters to encourage them to vote. Volunteers provided information regarding early voting and regular polling places and answered questions,

all from a non-partisan point of view. Jewish communities in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Asheville also participated. We were proud to learn that Greensboro provided the most volunteers. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Karen Slone, standing right, briefs volunteers, (counter clockwise) Betsy Gamburg, Rachel Villaba, Mike Danoff, Caroline Panzer, Terri Flam-Goldberg, Carol Gillespie, Herb Baum, Kathleen Whitmire, and Alan Socol. Not pictured are David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, and Lia Sater, Director of Programming and Congregational Services at Beth David Synagogue, both of whom helped organize the project along with Karen Slone.

Carol Gillespie, surrounded by voter information, calls registered voters.

Herb Baum speaks to a voter and discusses among other topics where to go for early voting.

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he Greensboro Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet enjoyed a fun-filled and educational Mini-Mission to Charleston on November 16 and 17. Committee members Jackie Davidowitz, Laura Friedman, Marsha Glazman, Victoria Milstein, Erin Rosen, Marian Stein, Tammi Thurm, and Leslye Tuck coordinated the trip. Highlights included exploring Charleston’s history, art, architecture, religion and politics. The women learned about “300 Years of Southern Jewish Life” at the College of Charleston’s Jewish Heritage Collection, toured beautiful Kahol Kodosh Beth Elohim Synagogue and visited Coming Street Cemetery, the oldest and largest Jewish cemetery in the South. Shopping on King Street and tasting the city’s famous cuisine were also part of the trip.

Educational programming for this trip was funded in part by the Florence Weinstein Jacobson Memorial Designated Fund of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro.

Charleston

Charleston mission participants in the sanctuary of Kahol Kadosh Elohim Synagogue, the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use.

Supreme Court Justices Breyer and Kagan Were a Hit at the JFNA General Assembly

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he General Assembly kicked off on November 9 with a conversation between Supreme Court Associate Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Elena Kagan discussing their careers and Judaism with moderator Nina Totenberg, legal affairs correspondent for NPR. Kagan admitted that her Jewish identity never came up during her confirmation process. “The one thing nobody ever said, the one thing I never heard was, ‘We don’t need a third Jewish justice,’ or ‘There’s a problem with that,’ ” she said. “So that’s a wonderful thing. My grandmother would have said ‘Only in America.’ ” Breyer spoke about what it means to be Jewish in the court and about the Jewish tradition of tzedek, justice.

Nearly 3,000 participants from around the world participated in the three-day General Assembly, Jewish Federation of North America’s annual meeting, including 10 Greensboro delegates. Delegates attended breakout sessions with topics ranging from “War and Anti-Semitism, Rebirth and Renewal: Understanding the needs of the Global Jewish Community” to “Why Are They There and Not Here?

Keeping Young People Enaged.”

Vice President Joe Biden headlined the Monday plenary and reminded the attendees, and speaking directly to Ron Dermer, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. who was sitting in the front row, “Now,

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Ron you better damn well report to Bibi that we’re still buddies…

I signed a picture for Bibi a long time ago. I have a bad habit of, no one ever doubts I mean what I say, sometimes I say all that I mean, though. And I signed a picture a long time [sic] for Bibi. He’s been a friend for over 30 years. I said ‘Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.’” The next day, via live satellite video, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded, saying, “And by the way Ron, you can tell Vice President Biden that I know we’re still buddies. We’ll always be buddies.

The Vice President said yesterday that we don’t always agree. Well that’s true. But we definitely agree that Israel has no greater friend and ally than the United States. And that the United States has no great friend and ally than the State of Israel.”

Dale Rosengarten, Docent of the Jewish Heritage collection at College of Charleston, shared her research “A Portion of the People: 300 years of Southern Jewish Life”.

Members of the Greensboro delegation take a photo in honor of the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s 75th Anniversary with Ido Aharoni, Israel Consul General of New York City.

(Photo by Ron Sachs)

Vice President Joe Biden and Jewish Federations of North America Chair Michael Siegal thank Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin during the General Assembly.

(Photo by Ron Sachs)

NBC’s Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell discuss the 2014 midterm elections and American foreign policy at the JFNA GA Opening Plenary.

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2015 Federation Kickoff welcomes Hillel International CEO and President

Eric Fingerhut

Eric Fingerhut, CEO and President of Hillel International (front row, fourth from left) , flanked by North Carolina Hillel exec, Ari Gauss (front row, left) and N.C. students participating in Hillel Onward Israel.

WE MUST BE THERE:

Empowering our Jewish Students on Campus January 10, 2014 We all know that Israel is under constant scrutiny all over the world as anti-Israel sentiment has grown in Europe and the United States, questioning the legitimacy of the Jewish state. The anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) has grown on college campuses calling for boycotts, divestment from certain Israeli products, and resolutions for the various colleges and universities to divest from Israeli companies. This summer’s Israel-Gaza conflict has led to a sharp rise in anti-Israel and anti-Jewish trends on our campuses. And on many campuses legitimate criticism of Israel has evolved into a camouflaged form of anti-Semitism.

Swastikas painted on buildings and mailboxes…mezuzahs ripped off of doorposts… mock eviction notices slipped under dorm-room doors …hate filled rallies and name-calling…

As incidents maligning, intimidating, and threatening Jewish students grow, Federations and Hillels across the U.S. are finding ways to arm our students who are addressing these issues daily. We are working to offer the tools to help them combat anti-Semitism on campus, declare their Jewish Identity and feel safe while they receive an education.

Plan now to join the Greensboro Jewish Federation 2015 Campaign Kickoff on January 10th as we welcome, Eric Fingerhut, the President and CEO of Hillel International. Mr. Fingerhut is a former Ohio congressman and state senator. He served as Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents and most recently as Corporate Vice President of Education and STEM Learning business at Battelle, the world’s largest independent research and development organization.

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Upcoming J Triad Events (for Jewish Young Adults) J Triad Brunch @ The WORX Sunday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.

106 Barnhardt St, Greensboro, N.C. 27406

BJH Foundation Names 2014-2015 Board

The WORX is an intriguing restaurant and bar developed in an old historic building originally constructed in 1890 in Downtown Greensboro. Fusing this unique environment with a quality deliverable of food and drink, The WORX is truly the place where "Bistro meets Pub". RSVP by 5 to jtriad336@gmail.com.

BJH Foundation, a Greensboro based non-profit organization, has recently named its Board of Directors for 2014-2015. BJH Foundation’s goal is to enhance the lives of older Jewish adults residing in North and South Carolina through finacial support of programs benefiting this population. Grant applications for qualified organizations will be available on January 12, 2015 at www.bjhfoundation.org.

Chanukah Shabbat-Luck Friday, December 19, 7 p.m., Home of Alyssa and Dan Gatto J Triad will provide the latkes, you provide the sides & dessert.

Jewish Christmas: Chinese Food & Movie Wednesday evening, December 24.

Event details will be emailed and posted on the J Triad Facebook group page:

UNCG - Dept of Religious Studies UNCG - Dept of Religious Studies and the Jewish Studies Program Events 2014-2015 Friday, February 27 Thursday, February 26 UNCG Faculty Center 7:30 p.m.

Henry Samuel Levinson Lecture Clergy Breakfast with Amy-Jill Levine Guest Speaker, Amy-Jill Levine (by invitation only) UNCG Alumni House For more information, call (336) 334-5762

Members of the 2014-2015 BJH Foundation Board are: Executive Board President -

Andrew Aronson, Greensboro, N.C. President Elect Dr. Marshall Lindner, Charlotte, N.C. 1st Vice President Jerry Pinsker, Greensboro, N.C. Treasurer - Fred Newman, Greensboro, N.C. Secretary Donna Newman, Greensboro, N.C. Immediate Past President - Cheryl David, Greensboro, N.C.

Board Members Stephanie Benson, Summerfield, N.C. Ric Bober, Greensboro, N.C. Betsy Gamburg, Greensboro, N.C. Dr. Michele Haber, Greensboro, N.C. Sue Klapper, Chapel Hill, N.C. Craig Madans, Charlotte, N.C. Ron Manheimer, Asheville, N.C. David Moff, Greensboro, N.C. Susan Robinson, Greensboro, N.C. Leonard Rogoff, Chapel Hill, N.C. Aaron Strasser, Greensboro, N.C. Ron Weiner, Matthews, N.C. Ex-Officio (Past Presidents) Ellis Belin, Greensboro, N.C. Leonard Guyes, Greensboro, N.C. Albert Jacobson, Greensboro, N.C. Audrey Madans, Charlotte, N.C. Norman Pliner, Raleigh, N.C. David Plyler, Kernersville, N.C. Dr. Jerry Ruskin, Greensboro, N.C. Arthur Samet, Greensboro, N.C. BJH Foundation is managed by an experienced and dedicated group of volunteers who understand the needs of older Jewish adults and strive to serve this community.

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Congregational Chanukah Party (Jefferson Road Campus)

December Programs for Tots: Friday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg Friday, December 19, 6:00 p.m.

Tot & Gesher Shabbat, 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Mishpacha Dinner

Friday mornings, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Mazel Tots Mazel Tots is an informal gathering for adults & children ages Birth-2. It’s a fun playtime for little ones in a beautiful playroom at The Early Childhood Engagement Center at Temple Emanuel.

The cost to attend is FREE. Stick around and take part in the Early Childhood Engagement Center’s Shabbat celebration that begins directly after.

For more information about tot programs, contact Louise Van Schaack at 292-7899 ext. 302 or lvanschaack@ tegreensboro.org

Tuesday, December 16, 6:00 p.m.

The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m., with candle lighting, Chanukah songs and the Chanukah story told by the one and only Judah Maccabee. After the story, enjoy games, inflatables, spinning dreidels, arts & crafts, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), latkes and lots of fun. Great for ALL ages and no cost to attend.

Schmooze with the Rabbi at Print Works Bistro Wednesday, December 17, 12:00 p.m.

Enjoy a casual lunch with Rabbi Guttman 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 - the conversation is on us. Reserve your spot with Noah at 2927899 or ndomont@tegreenboro.org.

Special Movie Maven’s presentation of “The Pin” Sunday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.

Temple Movie Mavens present a film about two young people and how they experience love and loss while in hiding during WWII. After a life of regret, the young man, now old, is faced with an opportunity for redemption. For more information contact Noah at 292-7899 or ndomont@tegreenboro.org.

Chanukah Glow Shabbat Mishpacha Friday, December 19, 6:00 p.m. Tot & Gesher Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Chanukah Glow Shabbat Service with birthday blessings & oneg following the service

THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY PRESENTS:

LEADING MEN OF BROADWAY Three talented leading men (and one leading lady) join the GSO for some of Broadway’s most memorable moments!

Wed, Dec 31, 2014, 8:00pm, Westover Church, Tickets: $30, $36, $42

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Non-perishable food items and donations will be collected for the benefit of the Greensboro Urban Ministry.

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American Hebrew Academy lends kosher expertise to Jewish life at Duke Greensboro’s American Hebrew Academy, the only international Jewish college prep boarding school in the world, is proud to collaborate and provide kosher supervision and training to Duke University staff.

Every Jewish institutional kitchen needs supervision by a qualified and trained mashgiach (kosher supervisor) to ensure that the standards of kashrut (Jewish dietary laws dating back to the Old Testament which govern which foods are fit to eat) are being maintained. In a state like North Carolina, with its small Jewish population, community leaders need to find creative solutions to ensure that Jewish students are able to have a rich and fulfilling Jewish life on campus, including access to kosher food.

The American Hebrew Academy operates the only fully supervised commercial kosher kitchen in North Carolina and provides daily kosher meals for its students, staff and faculty.

“Our school philosophy is to be inclusive, and we believe that kashrut should not separate us,” explained Glenn Drew, Executive Director of the American Hebrew Academy. “Although American Hebrew Academy students come from across the spectrum of Jewish life and their levels of religious engagement range from Orthodox to secular, the school maintains strict standards of kashrut to include all students in Academy programming.”

Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is located about an hour’s drive from the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro. But when the university’s Director for Jewish Life, Rebecca Simons, started looking for a mashgiach for the school’s kosher kitchen, her search took her to the Academy.

Jewish Life at Duke is in a transition year, Simons explained, having had a fulltime rabbi supervising the kitchen until recently, and was looking for a temporary solution to satisfy the dietary needs of the school’s Jewish students, who number about 10-12% of the student population.

“At Hillel, we believe that in order to serve the Jewish community, one of the resources that needs to be available is access to kosher food. We do not want

inaccessibility to kosher meals to be an obstacle to stand in the way of any student attending our school,” Simons explained.

“For us accessibility of kosher food is analogous to a student who has a food allergy or is vegetarian or vegan; for them to take full advantage of what Duke has to offer, this is a basic need in the campus environment.”

American Hebrew Academy’s mashgiach, Chef Paul Lasovsky, trained at the Tadmore Hotel School in Herzliyah Petuach, Israel with majors in Kashrut and Business Management Systems. He has been at the Academy since 2001.

“Simons approached me about training their staff to oversee the kashrut of their kosher kitchen. The process will take approximately three months and I will be available to consult as necessary, and I hope that I can provide the training that ensures the continued kashrut of their facility,” Mr Lasovsky said.

Starting this past October, Lasovsky assessed the kitchen at Duke, made suggestions to improve operations, and trained kitchen staff from the Duke University dining system, Café Bon Appetit catering, and Jewish Life at Duke, as well as university students interested in learning more about kashrut.

“The American Hebrew Academy is delighted to partner with Duke University to help satisfy the dietary needs of its Jewish students,” said Drew, “We believe that advocating and modeling partnership with other Jewish institutions is one of the best ways to fulfill our own goal of educating the next generation of Jewish leaders.”

Duke offers kosher dinner Monday through Thursday, Shabbat dinners and holiday meals, and sealed deli sandwiches for its students.

“We know that providing a kosher option is not available on all college campuses, and it’s definitely harder in North Carolina, which is why we are so excited about this partnership,” Simons clarified. “Having a fully functional independent institution like the American Hebrew Academy just down the road, which serves Jewish students 24/7, is a great resource for us. We hope that this is a relationship that can continue to evolve.”

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Global Muckraking: 100 Yrs. of Journalism Around the World Tuesday, December 2 at 8:15 p.m.

Crusading journalists have played a central role in American politics.

Muckraking journalism is part and parcel of the American democracy. But how many people know about the role that muckraking has played around the world?

America and Israel: The Way Forward: Dalia Rabin and Dennis Ross with Ethan Bronner Thursday, December 4 at 8:15 p.m.

Join Dalia Rabin, the former Israeli Deputy Minister of Defense, and Ambassador Dennis Ross, who played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement with the Middle East peace process, for an enlightening discussion on the future of Israel.

92Y Simulcasts are a gift from Norman & Sylvia Samet.

Chanukah Gift Shop Extravaganza

Sunday, December 7; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Our annual Chanukah sale. Gifts, Judaica, baked goods from Green and Ackermann, and more. All purchases over $50 discounted. 100% of your purchases support Beth David Synagogue programs.

For an appointment outside regular hours, contact Sara Jacobs at 707-6628.

Share Shabbat

Friday, December 5 Jenny Schultz and Jen Badik will be hosting Share Shabbat in their home for LGBT’s and friends on Friday, December 5. Share Shabbat is a potluck, dairy/vegetarian dinner hosted in the home of a Beth David member.

For more information or to sign up, contact Merrianne Leff at 841-7843 or merrianne8508@triad.rr.com or Annette Davis at 299-9909 or derekannettedavis@ yahoo.com. Your host family will contact you with the time, address, and ideas on what to bring.

Shabbat Yeladim

Shabbat, December 6, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for our monthly childfriendly Shabbat service with fun songs and snacks. Shabbat Yeladim is the first Shabbat of every month.

Movie Night at Beth David - Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness Saturday, December 13; 7:30 p.m.

A riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis for the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. This documentary tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brilliant humor. Sholem Aleichem was not just a witness to the creation of a new modern Jewish identity but one of the very men who forged it. $5 charge includes bottomless snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Wine by the glass for $3.

Chanukah Party Sunday, December 14; 10 a.m.

Bring the kids for a fun family Chanukah party. Enjoy a latke bar, crafts, Israeli dancing, a performance by the AHA Cheesewagon and more.

RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Lia Sater at lsater@bdgso.org or 235-7734.

Vatikim Seniors 65 and over are invited to join us Tuesdays at 11:45 for lunch and learn. $3 a person gets you all you can eat from Greensboro’s only kosher buffet. Come at 10 a.m. and join the Caring Knitters as they knit and crochet baby hats and blankets for local hospitals. Don’t know how? They’ll teach you. For more information on the Vatikim program, contact Lia Sater at lsater@bdgso.org or 235-7734.

Save the Date!

Our 13th Annual Used Book Sale is Friday, February 20, Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23. Gently used books of all genres, LPs, CDs, DVDs, and more mostly on sale for $3 or less. Donations are accepted year-round. Call 294-0007 for more information.

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B’nai Shalom Blizzards Win Soccer Championship On Tuesday, October 14, the B’nai Shalom Blizzards defeated the Greensboro Montessori Panthers 3-0 winning the Independent Schools League (ISL) Soccer

Championship. The Blizzards ended the season with an overall record of 5-2.

Mazel tov to Coach DeAngelo Davis and the team.

Save the Date – stay tuned for more details about these upcoming B’nai Shalom events BSDS Barnes & Noble Day Thursday, December 4 Chanukah Show – Celebrate Chanukah with the children of B’nai Shalom.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Beth David Social Hall 6:30 p.m.

Cadillac Dinner Saturday, January 31, 2015 Starmount Forest Country Club 7:00 p.m.

Let My People Run 5K Run/Walk Sunday, April 26, 2015 8:00 a.m.

B’nai Shalom Day School is the Triad’s only dual-curriculum Jewish day school serving children from Preschool 1-8th 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)855-5091 Ext. 7705 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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New Shabbat Morning Schedule

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New Shabbat Morning Schedule on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Shabbat Morning Prayer Study at 9:00 a.m. focuses on prayer - both for the sake of deeper intention in our prayers as well as understanding what the prayers themselves mean. Using Jewish Lights' successful series, My People's Prayerbook, Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn will lead study and exploration of Shabbat and Weekday morning prayers.

Shabbat Morning Minyan at10:00 a.m.

-gather for morning minyan in the library to celebrate Shabbat, pray, and read Torah together. The service will include reading from Torah, Mourner's Kaddish, and a brief Kiddush afterwards.

It's an annual tradition at Temple Emanuel for a Hanukkah Latke Cook-off.

This year, the Temple Brotherhood has kicked it up a notch for Latke-Palooza 2014. Held on Sunday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. in Temple Emanuel Social Hall, Temple members compete for the coveted Golden Spatula Award by cooking up secret family latke recipes. This free community event brings all types of innovative latkes to the forefront. Donate funds towards your vote for the best latke.

Proceeds from voting for the yummiest latke will go toward Holocaust education and programming. Contact Dave at dave. rosenblatt@salemgroup.com to register for this fun family event.

TEEM

Celebrate Hanukkah

TEEM (Temple Emanuel Environmental Movement) sponsors a movie and discussion on the first Thursday of the month at Temple Emanuel. The film "DamNation" will presented on Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Gayle at ggtuch@ yahoo.com for more information.

Come celebrate Hanukkah with a fun-filled celebration for the little ones and their families on Thursday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. Each child should bring a small gift that we will collect and donate. Please RSVP: Phili at millerphilippa@gmail.com.

Tot Shabbat

The Mavens

Tot Shabbat for infants through 7 year olds for a 30-minute "service" with music, dancing, and storytelling led by Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn, followed by a small oneg. Held on the first Friday of the month from October through May, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Havdalah Jammie Jam! Havdalah Jammie Jam! A special evening with your children will be held on Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Havdalah Jammie Jam is a short childfriendly Havdalah service led by Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn. Pajamas welcome and encourages.

Torah and Testament on Tap! A Priest and a Rabbi Walk into a Bar …And that’s no joke. It’s Torah and Testament on Tap! Open to all, this interfaith event brings a full house of participants that join Rabbi Mark StraussCohn of Temple Emanuel and Father Steven Rice of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church to discuss matters as mighty as morality and humanity and as important as good food and drink, focusing on shared or parallel texts. Mark your calendars now and join us on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Finnigan's Wake, 620 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem.

This program series received the 2014 ECHO Award, recognizing positive community leadership and social capital-building in Forsyth County. The Winston-Salem Foundation and the ECHO (Everyone Can Help Out) Network honor people and organizations that are building social capital.

The Mavens, an active group for those 55 years or older, will meet on Thursday, December 18 for the annual Lunch & Learn Hanukkah program. A box lunch will be provided to all members who have paid dues. All are welcome to attend this event. Following lunch, Art Bloom will provide a musical program for the enjoyment of the attendees. For additional information on the Mavens, contact Herb at spindelct@aol.com or (336) 293-6604.

Community menorah lighting Celebrate Hanukkah with a community menorah lighting and Temple Emanuel's Adult Choir leading Hanukkah songs. Bring your menorah for a spectacular display of candles at Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m.

Mitzvah Day 2015 Temple Emanuel's Erica Wolfe Mitzvah Day 2015 is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th.

Temple Emanuel's Mitzvah Day began 15 years ago by Rochelle and Stephen (z"l) Wolfe, in memory of their daughter Erica.

As a young teen, Erica believed in helping others and making the world a better place. We want to carry this philosophy on through our adult lives, and show our children. The goal of Mitzvah Day is to bring the entire congregation together for one day, centered on community service events in which individuals of all ages can participate. Contact Wendy at brenner. wendy@gmail.com for more information.

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Winter Camp

The Chabad Jewish Center and B’nai Shalom Day School invite everyone to join them in building and lighting Greensboro’s Largest Lego Menorah on Tuesday, December 16, 4:30 p.m. Lego Menorah Build 5:00 p.m. Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration At Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., For more information call 336-617-8120 or visit www.ChabadGreensboro.com

Warm up the winter with C.G.I., December 22-26, 9:00-3:30 p.m. For boys and girls ages 4-13. Monday: Tumblebees/ Rock Climbing; Tuesday: Pump it up/ Airbound; Wednesday: Ice Skating; Thursday: Bowling; Friday: Bricks4Kidz.

All trips subject to change. Daily Trips.

Exciting Activities. Arts n’ Crafts.Delicious Lunch Served. Price: $225 (Including Lunch) $50 per day. Sign up today. RSVP 336-617-8120 CGI@ChabadGreensboro.com

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Well•Spring residents enjoy exceptional retirement living with the most diverse mix of social activities and healthcare plans in the area.

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Menorah Workshop Menorah Workshop @ the Home Depot, 3215 Brassfield Rd., Sunday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. No Charge, RSVP Required. Build your own Menorah ~ Free worker’s apron ~ Music ~ Refreshments ~ Fun for the whole family ~ Parents accompany children. For more information email Hindy@ChabadGreensboro.com or call 336-617-8120.

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