Shalom Greensboro - November, 2018

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Filling Our Bucket with Acts of Tikkun Olam Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you drop off at the JFS food pantry? In early October, Jewish Family Services (JFS) was full of community members bringing in bags and boxes of food donated to the pantry during the High Holidays.

Both Temple Emanuel and Beth David Synagogue held canned food drives during the High Holidays that resulted in over 5,000 pounds of food donations. American Hebrew Academy students helped with delivery as did other community volunteers. Our cover features AHA student Logan Feiler. Logan is a freshman at the academy and is from Asheville, NC. “This is tikkun olam in action,” Logan said after carrying in a bag laden with cans of food. “I am so happy that my classmates and I were able to help and practice our Jewish values in such a meaningful way. We look forward to working on other projects in the Greensboro Jewish community,” she added.

The JFS food pantry has operated for over a decade and currently supports 130 families, including the elderly and some with small children, who depend on the generosity of our community to put food on their tables.

Three years ago, the Greensboro and High Point communities ranked I am so happy that number one in the nation for food my classmates insecurity. Currently they rank number according to David Frazier, and I were able to eleven, JFS Volunteer Coordinator. help and practice our “The donations from the Jewish Jewish values in such a community help with food resources in the broader community. Several years meaningful way. ago we began a partnership with A Simple Gesture, which drops off bags of food multiple times a year, and this partnership, plus the outstanding participation of our community and our volunteers sustains the food pantry operations as our need continues to grow,” said David.

Every Wednesday, volunteers Lori Heimann and Ellen Levin prepare bags of food that will be distributed on Thursday at the food pantry.

They fill the bags with a wholesome selection of food and try to include some kind of vegetable, grain, meat, fruit, peanut butter and snacks [if available] so that people can make a meal with the various ingredients.

“It’s a mission for me. Creating the bags of food that families can turn into a meal comes from my heart. The hope is that this bag of food will make someone’s life easier and better – they will have food in their belly. We know that there is an enormous group of people who just can’t provide for themselves and for many of them, it’s no fault of their own. This is such a mitzvah, such a good deed to be able to pass this on. I fill those bags and I think to myself, I wish I could do more,” said Lori Heimann.

“Being involved in Jewish Family Services is something that is so close to my heart. They do such good work. We have to be thankful for what we have, but also thankful for what we can give to others” said Ellen Levin.

On Thursdays at JFS, there is a steady stream of people arriving on foot, by car or riding with friends to pick up bags of food from the JFS Food Pantry.

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GREENSBORO HADASSAH

WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR Women from across the Triad are invited to enjoy speakers from our medical community, take part in round-table discussions, gather health tips and get immunizations and blood pressure testing. Admission is free.

Pre-register for a chance to win a door prize.

Sunday, November 11 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. at Greensboro Jewish Federation For more information e-mail hadassahgso@gmail.com or call Arlene Henza (336) 209-6016

Volunteers Maddie Reed and Linda Lande work together to hand out bags of food to scheduled pantry recipients. They have recently been joined by Jessica Wisniewski, who is serving as a JFS Fellow as part of her participation in the GFLI program.

“Interacting with some of our clients makes it very clear that these are good and decent people at a tough spot in their life. If we can ease their burden of going without the basics, we’re doing the right thing. This is tikkun olam. My goal is to treat people with dignity and kindness. This is not a handout; this is support,” said Maddie Reid.

“Are we making a difference? Absolutely,” said Linda Lande. “We offer warmth, support and assistance with bags when needed.”

Jessica added that this work “fills her bucket”. “I love to help and do good. There is a children’s book that I read to my children that talks about ‘filling your bucket’. The work that we are able to do with the food pantry helps to fulfill our mission of tikkun olam. I’m so glad I get to help as part of the Leadership Fellows program,” she said.

“The JFS food pantry is an important way that our community contributes to the well-being of the whole community and it is one significant way that we carry out our mission,” added Betsy Gamburg, Director, Jewish Family Services.

For more on food pantry, see page 7.

SAVE THE DATE:

Greensboro Jewish Federation will host the

2019 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Wednesday, January 16 • 6:00 p.m., at the Carolina Theatre

Mark your calendar for a meaningful and fun evening with Rabbi Sharon Brous at the newly renovated Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro.

Rabbi Sharon Brous is a leading voice in reanimating religious life in America, working to develop a spiritual roadmap for soulful, multi-faith justice work in Los Angeles and around the country. Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR which has become one of the fastest growing and most influential Jewish congregations in the country. >> More details coming soon!

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From the Campaign Trail: EMBRACING NEW OPPORTUNITIES

By Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding and Brian Ross, Campaign Chairs 2018

Lately I’ve been enjoying the slightly cooler air and watching the first leaves fall from the dogwoods and fruit trees. Autumn has always been my favorite season but, really, whenever the next season comes along I am ready for a change. And while Greensboro’s four seasons are not as extreme as those up north, we do welcome the relief from hot, humid summer to crisp fall and later from bleak winter landscapes to spring bulbs poking up through the earth. Each season brings with it change and, as the saying goes, change is good.

As chair of the Federation women’s campaign, this fall marks Erica Procton a big change for me. Although I have volunteered at many levels for many organizations before, I have never before had the opportunity to make the impact that Raffi and I have this year for the Greensboro Jewish Federation. And as the cooler fall weather energizes me, so does working with the fabulous group of women who are helping with the women’s campaign: leading divisional efforts to raise funds, organizing events and trips, creating new and different opportunities to bring the community together in welcoming and meaningful ways. These women are smart, capable, dedicated and generous of time and spirit and I am so thankful to have them on my team.

And in the spirit of seasonal evolution, the campaign itself is doing something new. This year we have been I have very fortunate to receive $50,000 in matching funds from never before had the Leon Levine Foundation, which has challenged us to the opportunity use the funds in a new and forward-thinking way. Any increase over the prior year’s gift (minimum to make the individual’s of $100 increase) will be matched by the Leon Levine impact that Foundation and can be directed to one of four uses: the Raffi and I have annual campaign, the unrestricted endowment fund for of the Federation’s general and administrative this year for the support expenses, a designated purpose fund for support of Greensboro Jewish Jewish Family Services, or a designated purpose fund for support of global disaster relief. You will be hearing Federation. much more about these changes to the supplemental giving policy and the Levine match over the next few months, but in the meantime if you have questions, please contact any of us working on the campaign for answers.

Change is not always easy, but it can be refreshing, exciting and worthwhile.

I hope you will embrace these new opportunities and support the campaign.

Together we can make a difference.

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Executive Director’s Column

By Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding and Brian Ross, Campaign Chairs 2018

By Marilyn Forman Chandler, Executive Director

Disaster Relief Action Team Serves up Help in Wake of Hurricane Michael One west coast transplant shared with me that the angst, fear and squandering of food and water at Greensboro supermarkets during the days preceding Hurricane Florence was “personally torturous and unnecessary”.

“What about earthquakes, mud slides, Marilyn Forman tsunamis and the like?” I asked.

“They come but you don’t know Chandler about it in advance. There’s no build-up. They just happen – you might wake up to rattling or movement in the morning or in the middle of the day.”

In thinking back over the past two months, it is very We served true that the level of disaster as convener relief planning, tactical around critical meetings, conference calls, calls to distressed community and potentially leaders at the coast both devastating before and after the storms, catastrophic was overwhelming at times. events.

The torrential rains and winds that came to the Triad in midOctober was actually quite horrifying. I know I felt vulnerable about what could happen to my home, within our community and in our state as well as neighboring states.

I am writing to say thank you. Thank you to Federation President Sue Simmons who stood “steady at the ready” by my side and responded immediately to calls, texts, emails. Thank you to those members of our staff who created an Ad-Hoc ‘DRAT’, Disaster Relief Action Team: Betsy Gamburg, Jewish Family Services Director, who insured that the elders and disabled in our community received phone calls and through her local, regional and national network connected Greensboro to other NGO’s; Judi Rossabi, Federation’s Communications Manager, who heard our discussion and immediately went to work on communicating with our leadership,

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the leadership of all Jewish community organizations and our entire Jewish community; David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, sought out and continues to seek out opportunities so that volunteers can make a difference. We met every day for a week to pull together our knowledge and resources. Our accomplishments to date: •O ur JFS staff members made phone calls to the “ICE” list to ensure the safety of the more vulnerable members of our community – the elderly, disabled or homebound (if you know of anyone who could use this service, please reach out to Betsy at bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org).

•W e opened a mailbox for emergency funds through Jewish Federations of North America.

These funds will be initially offered to assist the Jewish communities – their institutions and individuals in need. They will also be used to assist general community relief efforts.

•W e communicated regularly with our staff, our board and the community.

•W e were in touch with local, state, national and international Jewish and general community organizations and government officials to offer assistance and seek advice. We were able to connect a national foundation, which supplies funding for medical supplies following natural disasters, to North Carolina FEMA officials.

•W e now have a written Disaster Relief Plan with key contacts throughout our state, U.S. and Israel.

•J FS is scheduling a NC Federation/JFS overnight to assist in clean-up at the coast.

We did what we, Federation, does best – we served as convener around critical and potentially devastating catastrophic events. We show our resilience every day and if needed, we are prepared for the next storm. We continue to build a community where our Jewish life can thrive.

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2018 - 2019 FEDERATION OFFICERS

Sue Simmons President Tom Cone President Elect Andrew Brod Vice President John Cohen Vice President Jenny Kaiser Vice President Erin Rosen Vice President Arthur Samet Secretary David Rosenstein Treasurer GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION (336) 852-5433 – MAIN NUMBER

Marilyn Forman Chandler, x236 Executive Director Emily Gray, x237 Director of Donor Engagement and Campaign Operations Michele Perrell, x231 Director of Finance and Human Resources Judi Rossabi, x229 Communications and Corporate Partnership Manager Carly Dunno, x243 Outreach and Engagement Manager Christina Shiffler, x221 Office and CRM Manager Dianne Hines, x233 Campaign and Program Associate Dena Kovach, x232 Design Editor Empy Perez, x230 Finance Assistant Beth Dyson, x238 Office Assistant JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREENSBORO

Susan R. Gutterman, (336) 852-0099 Endowment Director Jessica Wisniewski, (336) 369-6700 Manager of Finance and Operations Maryann Kingsmill, (336) 294-0846 Donor Relations Coordinator Empy Perez, (336) 852-5433 x289 Financial Associate Shira Snyder, (336) 852-5433 x234 Marketing Intern JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (336) 852-4829 – MAIN NUMBER

Betsy Gamburg, x225 JFS Director David Frazier, x227 Volunteer Coordinator Katy Claussen, x228 Chai Notes Coordinator Marlene Baruch, x224 Congregational Nurse Marcia Hermelin, x222 Administrative Assistant Deborah Frisco, x226 Clinical Social Worker Jenny Schultz, x235 Program Specialist

PARTY WITH A >> For more information or to RSVP, contact Dianne Hines at (336) 852-5433 x233

PURP SE >> RSVP BY NOVEMBER 20TH SPACE IS LIMITED

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Chabad of Greensboro Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Chabad of Greensboro, a Foundation Affiliate, hosted a special evening in September of music and inspiration, which was enjoyed by many.

“Thanks to all for coming out and celebrating with us in the stormy weather. Ten years ago our friends and family up north said, ‘you are moving where?’ I doubt they had ever even heard of Greensboro, NC before we brought it up. The truth is, we didn’t know much about Greensboro either. You, our dear community became our extended family. So, L’Chaim – here is to another 10 plus years of great things to come,” said Hindy Plotkin.

Maeve and Scott Kaplan with Rabbi Yosef Plotkin

Hanukkah is early this year, and your giving can be too.

Make your donor advised fund contributions and distributions early.

Event chair, Leslye Tuck with Marshall Tuck

Bob and Joyce Shuman, Jen and Steve Friedland, Susan and David Gutterman

Norman and Sylvia Samet

Tom Sloan and Rabbi Yosef Plotkin

“The Crown Jewel” of the Park: Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel Through the efforts of former Rotary Club President, Bernie Mann, and the Rotary Club of Greensboro, the Greensboro Science Center will soon present the newest addition in their expansion program for the park - a beautiful, unique Carousel created with special animal character seats for the children to ride.

Construction has been generously underwritten by the Samet Corporation.

The Wall of Honor includes Bobbie and Bernie Mann, Buddy Weill, and Norman and Sylvia Samet. Sponsors from the Jewish community for these carousel animal character seats include Sylvia and Mike Berkelhammer, Nancy and Frank Brenner, Hughlene and William Frank, Drs. Jane and Gary Grandon, Sandra and Kenny Greene, Dr. Bernard and Nancy Gutterman, the Barbara and Herman Cone family, Marc Isaacson, Randall Kaplan and Kathy Manning, Bobbie and Bernie Mann, Victoria and Ron Milstein, Bunny and David Moff, Susan and Freddy Robinson, Sylvia and Norman Samet, Laura and Brett Schulman, Phyllis and Stanley z”l Shavitz, Joyce and Bob Shuman, Kay Stern, the Strasser family, Dr. Robert Wainer, Katherine and Mike Weaver, Buddy Weill, William A. Stern Foundation There are several opportunities still available to participate in the Carousel addition to the Greensboro Science Center. We are proud of the generous and strong sponsorship from the Jewish community for this beautiful gift to Greensboro children.

Triceratops

Sponsored by Sylvia & Mike Berkelhammer

Pirate Cat

Sponsored by Joyce & Bob Shuman

Labrador

Sponsored by Susan & Freddy Robinson

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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

NOVEMBER 2018

Todah Rabah We thank the following people for their contributions to Jewish Family Services. All contributions to JFS are used to support JFS programs and services and those in our community unless otherwise specified by the donor.

Jewish Family Services Sara Hoffman Romeo Club

In Honor: Of: Polly Strasser’s birthday From: Susan and Freddy Robinson Of: Nancy Brenner’s special birthday From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: Avery Rosenbluth’s Bar Mitzvah From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: the wedding of Preston Neal and Anna Spier From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: the wedding of Michel and Tanya Levi From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: the wedding of David Malino and Yvonne Woldeab From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler Of: Mindy Kutchei on her retirement as Executive Director of Beth David Synagogue From: Marilyn and Robert Chandler

H I G H H O L I D AY

food drive

Thank you to Temple Emanuel and Beth David Synagogue for the High Holiday Food Drive.

A total of 307 bags and 5,581 pounds of food was collected for the JFS Food Pantry.

Many thanks also to our volunteers for helping to sort and shelve the donated food.

Please see article on the food pantry on page 2.

Food Pantry

Susan and Jerry Pinsker

In Honor: Of: Rabbi Guttman and Rabbi Koren and the Torahs From: Emily and Rodney Kranz

Volunteers and Donors We thank Marlene Davis and Lori Heimann. We apologize for omitting their names in our last issue.

We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at (336) 852-4829 x222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue. The minimum donation for each submission is $10. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE: Chanukah at Abbotswood JFS Annual Community Chanukah Celebration Tuesday, December 4 7- 8:30 p.m. at Abbotswood 3504 Flint Street in Greensboro

Make the holiday especially meaningful for you and your family by joining the residents of Abbotswood for this festive party with our rabbis, music, latkes and fun!

Featuring the musical group Senior Class.

Contact David Frazier (336) 852-4829 x227 or dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org

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Light One Candle Light One Candle is a JFS program that connects older adults with a family or individual to make Chanukah more festive. Volunteers are provided with an electric menorah, dreidels, song sheets and other items to take with them on any night of Chanukah when they visit their assigned person. Together, the candles are lit and they share the joy of the holiday.

With the help of Leon Levine Foundation, we have been able to expand this program to make other holidays festive as well. At Rosh Hashanah, new year’s cards were sent.

We plan to include Purim this year as well.

If you know of an older adult who would enjoy participating in the program, or you are a family or individual who is interested, please call Jenny Schultz, JFS Program Specialist, (336) 852-4829 x235.

ESL Student Votes for the First Time Galina Lasunova, a member of the ESL class, became a citizen this past summer. In October, Galina voted for the first time and joined other members of the ESL class on the JFS van to go to the Leonard Center to vote.

Jewish American Soldiers: Stories from WWII JFS Chai Notes Presents a documentary film by Full Scale Productions — Jewish American Soldiers: Stories from WWII

Monday, November 12 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Abbotswood in the Theater The Film focuses on the life stories of Jewish American World War II veterans and explores the unique experiences of being Jewish soldiers during a time of extreme anti-Semitism both abroad and in America.

All community members are invited!

For more information, contact Katy Claussen, kclaussen@shalomgreensboro.org (336) 852-4829 x228 For van service, contact Marcia Hermelin (336) 852-4829 x222

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Participants Enjoy Lunch and Play at Barn Dinner Theatre Twenty older adults and friends attended the second JFS Senior outing which was a trip to the Barn Theatre for lunch and a matinee performance of Steel Magnolias. Guests had comfortable bus transportation to the theatre and back. JFS has had requests from more trips and began responding to this need with a trip last year to Reynolda House in Winston Salem.

Among the many comments made by guests going to the Barn Theatre were, “Thank you for providing wonderful programming”, “It was so nice to have a program for the senior community that involved good food and good entertainment” and “It was Wonderful!

We should do activities like this more often.”

In a beautiful note by Maddie Reed, she wrote, “Socialization is a main ingredient in enhancing senior years and the sponsorship of this type of activity was a great contribution to improving the life of the older Jewish community here in Greensboro. As a senior, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, made new friends, and look forward to more events like this one.”

JFS plans to do more trips and welcomes your suggestions for future destinations.

Forgetfulness:

What’s Normal and What’s Not Have you had concerns about your memory? JFS and Well-Spring Solutions are sponsoring a program, Forgetfulness: What’s Normal and What’s Not, on Wednesday, November 14, at 12 noon at JFS. Speakers Michele Haber, MD, MS, MPH of Geriatrics Consulting Services and Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, Ed.D., will discuss the issues of what is normal forgetfulness and what is not.

Dr. Haber is a geriatric medicine specialist with extensive experience in geriatric evaluation and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Greenberg has a doctorate in educational gerontology, with a focus on memory changes in older adults and has taught at UNCG. Pizza lunch is included – registration required. Contact Marlene Baruch (336) 852-4829 x224 or mbaruch@shalomgreensboro.org.

If you have questions about your memory or a loved one’s memory, both Marlene Baruch, RN, Congregational Nurse and Deborah Frisco, MSW, Clinical Social Worker are available here at JFS for private consultation. Call JFS (336) 852-4829 to schedule a time.

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Dr. Will Recant, Sylvia Samet, Shaun Goldstone

Randall Kaplan and Kathy Manning, Susan Gutterman

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Erica Procton, Raffi Simel

2019 CAMPAIGN EVENT

Major Gifts Dinner EVERY GIFT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

The Greensboro Jewish Federation held its annual major gifts dinner on October 4th at the home of Sylvia and Norman Samet. Guests heard from Dr. Will Recant, Assistant Executive Vice-President of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Federation is proud to partner with JDC to impact millions of lives in Greensboro and around the world. We are grateful to Dr. Recant for sharing powerful stories about JDC’s work revitalizing Jewish life, rescuing victims of emergencies and saving the world’s poorest Jews around the globe.

Dana and Stuart Schleien

Rodney and Emily Kranz

Shaun Goldstone, Sylvia and Norman Samet

Scott and Maeve Kaplan

Joan and Sam LeBauer

Irene and Irving Cohen

Shelley and Jeff Segal

John and Sally Cohen

Larry and Caryn Appel

Lois and Howard Mezer

Sylvia Berkelhammer, Ellen Samet

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Carly Dunno, Beth Mannella, Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon, Marissa Milstein, Beth Monosoff

Always a fun and inviting event that engages many new people, this popular annual outing was held at the Kitchen + Market at Revolution Mill on October 10.

A crowd of nearly 60 people enjoyed appetizers and beverages and most of all, making new friends. #youmattergso

Dana Schleien, Raffi Simel

Joel Hudson, Rebecca Chabrow

FEBRUARY 9-20, 2019 Women’s Only 5k Inspiring, empowering and celebratory are all words used to describe the Women’s Only 5K. This was definitely the feeling on October 6 for all participants. The event raised more than $92,000 for the Mammography Scholarship Fund and the Alight Program.

Doris Tanger (center), Susan Gutterman, Emily Gray, Judi Rossabi

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Alison Masters, Amanda Fonorow, Beth Mannella, Emily Gray, Marissa Milstein, Lauren Norris A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY

A wellspring is an abundant source. And that’s what life here feels like — an abundant source of opportunities for growth, engagement, connection, and yes, fun. As a Life Plan Community, Well•Spring offers not only a maintenance-free lifestyle, but also security and peace of mind for the future — which means you’re free to do all the things you love. Now that sounds like fun!

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BJH Foundation Grant Organizations: Helping Those in Need Fall is in the air, temperatures are starting to drop and leaves are turning to autumn colors. At least many hope this is true after the extended summer weather this year.

Most of us realize there is a great deal to be thankful for in our lives.

Our neighboring communities are questioning this after suffering one of the most devastating weather events the Carolinas have experienced in decades.

North and South Carolina suffered as a result of Hurricane Florence.

The coastal communities have been damaged beyond belief leaving many in temporary living situations for extended periods of time while their communities are repaired. This included a number of Jewish residents living in rural areas away from the Jewish community.

Acts of Tikkun Olam are just one reason BJH Foundation recognizes organizations worthy of grants. Jewish Family Services of Greensboro, Jewish Family Services of Raleigh-Cary and other volunteers from the Jewish communities will travel to Eastern North Carolina, roll up their sleeves to help clean up and repair some of the homes, particularly those inhabited by Jewish adults.

Helping create collaboration among grant recipient organizations is a goal of BJH Foundation. The organizations provide different programs and services to their community. Sharing information and experiences with each other helps create better service to the Jewish adult population.

BJH Foundation awards grants for programs connecting Jewish adults, some with varying degrees of mental and or physical health issues, to needed life improving services in North and South Carolina.

For more information about BJH Foundation visit www. bjhfoundation.org or contact Wendee Cutler at (336) 854-8400 or email wcutler@bjhfoundation.org.

New Professional Forum Ignites in Greensboro The Greensboro Jewish Federation is proud to announce the launch of a new group, Ignite: Jewish Business and Professional Forum. Recognizing the rich heritage of Jewish businesses in the Triad, “Ignite” is an educational forum welcoming business and professional members of the Triad Jewish community. Through interactive conversation with business and community leaders who have ties to the Triad Jewish community, the Jewish Federation provides a unique venue to promote social responsibility, community building and continuing education. The inaugural event for Ignite will take place on Sunday, December 16, and will feature David Altman, Chief Operating Officer at the Center for Creative Leadership. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Emily Gray at egray@shalomgreensboro.org.

ORDER 2019 MAH JONGG CARDS Please order 2019 Mah Jongg cards through Jeanette Katz.

Hadassah Hospital in Israel will receive a rebate for cards sold.

Hadassah received a check for $312 from 2018 sales.

Regular cards are $8 and large print cards are $9.

Make checks payable to Jeanette Katz and mail to: 5646 David Christian Place, Greensboro, NC 27410 by January 25, 2019.

Call Jeanette (954) 292-9168 or email jvhawk@aol.com with any questions.

Grateful for 10 Years of Chabad in Greensboro If there would be a single word that would sum up the recent gala celebration marking 10 years of Chabad in Greensboro, that word would be “gratitude.” Speaker after speaker expressed their thanks to Chabad for enriching their lives in so many ways.

For their part, Rabbi Yosef and Hindy Plotkin expressed thanks for the people who have supported and participated in Chabad’s cutting-edge programs.

“We arrived with lots of big ideas, little experience and even less funding,” says Hindy Plotkin, who was just 23 when she and her husband moved from Brooklyn to North Carolina.

“From the very first day, we were greeted warmly and encouraged to follow our dreams for this community.”

Those early steps have since blossomed into a community organization that includes Friendship Circle for people with special needs, a JLI adult education program for adults, and a host of children’s programs throughout the year.

The sparkling gala dinner was attended by over 150 supporters and friends of Chabad. Held in the Starmount Forest Country Club on September 16, it was a beautiful affair that included musical entertainment from the Chasidic superstar Benny Friedman and a gourmet dinner by a Maryland-based kosher caterer. Guests had their plates heaping high as they mingled among lavish buffet tables that included a carving station, a pan-Asian station, an American station, and of course, sushi.

“Looking at the diverse sea of faces at the dinner, Hindy and I were just so full of gratitude,” says Rabbi Yosef Plotkin, “grateful for the wonderful people who have become part of our family, grateful to the community that we have been honored to lead, and grateful to G-d for leading us to this milestone.”

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Temple Emanuel

By Rabbi Fred Guttman

Do not forget to vote on Nov 6 The three Torah scrolls in our ark are very precious. Every year, we have a professional sofer, a Torah scribe, make minor repairs to each one. Doing this helps maintain the “kosher” status of each scroll.

According to tradition, there are approximately six hundred thousand letters in the Torah. The number 600,000 is not accidental. According to the Torah, there were 600,000 Jews who left Egypt. In the sixteenth century in Sefat in the land of Israel, the great Jewish mystic, or Kabbalist, Rabbi Haim Vital took this teaching and did something very special. He maintained that every single person who left Egypt had his or her own letter in the Torah. In his view, every Jewish soul that is alive has their own letter in the Torah.

In 1941 in the Warsaw ghetto, there were more than a half million Jews imprisoned in a very small geographical area. Each day, people were dying of exposure, disease and starvation. A great rabbinical leader in the ghetto, Rabbi Kalonymous Kalmish Shapira, wrote a book about “Conscious Community.” For him in that situation of stress, a “Conscious Community” was a community wherein everyone felt a connection to both God and to the other members of the community.

Thank God that we do not live in such a situation. However, the teaching of Rabbi Haim Vital about the letters of the Torah and of Rabbi Kalonymous Kalmish Shapira about “Conscious Community” are profoundly relevant as we approach this election season.

In the Hebrew alphabet, there are 22 letters. But in the Torah, each of the 600,000 letters has its own place and contribution, not only in the writing of the Torah but also in strengthening the community.

From this teaching, we might learn that it is critical for all of us to vote in the upcoming election. As each letter is important, so is each vote, because potentially, each person is an agent of change.

Our democracy is strongest when everyone can and does participate, regardless of party or politics. If we truly wish to become involved in the sacred act of tikkun olam, the act of voting is essential.

Only in this way, can we promote policies based on our values of justice, compassion and peace. Rabbi Yitzhak taught, “A ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is first consulted” (Talmud, Brakhot 55a). Voting is the way in which our community is consulted as to who our leaders will be!

If we were to set a goal for our Jewish community, it would be that we become a 100% voting community. A Torah is at its fullness when all of its letters are present; going forward, we should vote at 100% on November 6, showing that we are a “Conscious Community.”

If you are need help getting to the polls, call the TE office at (336) 292-7899. For a longer version of this writing, including a prayer to take with you to the polls, visit tegreensboro.org.

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BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Greensboro Jewish Federation 5509-C West Friendly Avenue

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The Epidemic of Suicide and Guns: A Jewish Perspective Sunday, November 4

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New PJ Parent Connector: Meet Alyssa Samet Welcome to Alyssa Samet, our new PJ Library Parent Connector. Alyssa’s role as PJ Library Parent Connector is to help families raising Jewish children meet and connect with other Jewish families in neighborhoods across Greensboro. This family engagement initiative is part of PJ Library Greensboro and is focused on identifying and engaging new parents in Jewish life. Alyssa will host two meetups per month, in addition to PJ Library Greensboro’s monthly community engagement programs.

Alyssa is a native of Greensboro with a Alyssa Samet Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and currently works part-time at Gate City Charter Academy. Alyssa and her husband, Mark welcomed their first child, Mia, in April.

To learn about upcoming events with PJ Library Greensboro visit facebook.com/PJLibraryGreensboro or contact Carly Dunno, (336) 852-5433 x243.

GJF Community Enrichment Fund The primary purpose of the Community Enrichment Fund shall be to make contributions for programs and needs of the Jewish or general public in North Carolina, and primarily within the Greensboro community. For more information, call (336) 852-5433 x231.

Recent Donations were in MEMORY: Of: Marilyn Dembert Kraus, z”l From: Sally Cone

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B’nai Shalom Day School HaKarat HaTov HaKarat HaTov, or gratitude, is the November Middah of the Month at B’nai Shalom Day School. There’s a quote from the Dalai Lama that says, “Gratitude connects us all. When we are grateful for a meal, we can be grateful for the food that we are eating and for all those who have made the meal possible – the farmers, the grocers and the cooks.”

In much the same way, B’nai Shalom has many entities to be grateful for. The Greensboro Jewish Federation, Scott Kaplan and family, The Leon Levine Foundation and the Greenbsoro Jewish community are just a few of those that are instrumental in supporting B’nai Shalom’s mission to provide the best education available to Jewish students.

“This community is very involved.

We thank the community for the continued love, care, concern and financial support for the school. The community has led the way — the students are our future,” says Linda Shapiro, Chair of the Annual Fund Campaign for B’nai Shalom.

As B’nai Shalom heads into the Thanksgiving season, The Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff of the school would like to thank the Greensboro community for 48 years of continued support. On October 18, B’nai Shalom hosted an appreciation luncheon for the major donors who ensure the school thrives each and every day.

Chaired by Peggy Bernstein and Linda Shapiro, attendees were treated to a “Snapshot of B’nai”. Students from preschool through 8th grade led the guests in songs, prayers and showed off many of the wonderful things they learn daily at B’nai.

NOVEMBER 2018

JTriad Partnering with Backpack Beginnings to Make a Difference One of JTriad’s core missions is to provide ongoing opportunities for the area’s Jewish young professionals to participate in Tikkun Olam. This year, however, JTriad approached this differently. Rather than hosting one-off events for various organizations, JTriad instead held a vote among members to select one organization to support for the entire year. After an overwhelming response, JTriad was excited to announce its partnership with Backpack Beginnings.

“Partnering with one organization for the coming year enables us to have a more meaningful impact,” said Kara Rothberg, JTriad co-chair. “Giving thanks to your community shouldn’t be ‘one and done’. Our goal is for JTriad members to consistently show support by providing regular opportunities to do so.”

Throughout the year JTriad has a number of initiatives planned in support of Backpack Beginnings that go beyond the typical can drive. On October 15, JTriad hosted a “Fatboy Challenge Fundraiser” at Mac’s Speedshop. Volunteers each took on a meal comprising of a 5 lb. sandwich and ½ lbs. of mac & cheese. JTriad members came in mass to cheer the volunteers on and sponsor this ambitious feat with donations to Backpack Beginnings.

For more information on fundraising opportunities and other events, visit www.jtriad.com or join the JTriad Facebook group.

JTriad is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers and is supported by the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Temple Emanuel of Greensboro, Temple Emanuel of Winston Salem, and Beth David Synagogue.

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What Does the Qur’an Teach Muslims About Jews?

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Beth David Synagogue Josh Warshawsky Musical Weekend Visit Get ready for a great musical night with Josh Warshawsky! Saturday, November 3, 7:00 p.m., Beth David Synagogue. Josh will be leading multiple events throughout his visit. Go to www.bethdavidsynagogue. org to find out more and to buy tickets for his Saturday night concert.

Friday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Pre-Shabbat song session of niggunim intended to lift our spirits

Friday, November 2 at 5:45 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2018

American Hebrew Academy American Hebrew Academy to Host 2019 Moot Beit Din Competition The American Hebrew Academy is proud to announce that it will partner with Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools and host the 2019 Moot Beit Din Competition. The Shabbaton and Moot Beit Din Competition will be held April 4-7, 2019, on the Academy campus.

Teams will consist of four high school students and one faculty advisor.

Moot Beit Din provides high school students with a firsthand look at the inner workings of the Jewish legal system. It allows them to sharpen their critical thinking skills by applying the ancient wisdom of Halakhah (Jewish law) to some of the most controversial ethical issues of our time. Student teams are assigned a topic and collaborate to craft a written decision and oral argument based Participating on rabbinic sources. They then present in the Moot Beit their ruling to a panel of judges, similar to Din over the a mock trial for aspiring lawyers. years has been a “Participating in the Moot Beit Din over the years has been a highlight of my highlight of my AHA teaching experience. The program AHA teaching sharpens our students’ appreciation of the experience. role of Jewish values in the modern world, sharpens their writing skills, hones their logical thinking and presentation abilities, and enriches them with the presence of hundreds of like-minded teens,” said Dr. Joshua Moss, the Academy’s Moot Beit Din faculty advisor, and a member of the Jewish Studies Department.

“Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools is thrilled to partner with the Dr. Joshua Moss American Hebrew Academy on the 2019

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Josh will lead a musical Shabbat service for all!

Saturday, November 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Josh will teach and lead group prayer, introducing new tunes

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Saturday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Concert with Josh! $10/adult, $2/child

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Moot Beit Din Competition. Hosting the program on AHA’s beautiful campus and partnering with AHA faculty will enhance the experience for students and presents an exciting new stage for the Moot Beit Din program. As always, Prizmah remains committed to ensuring the best opportunities for Jewish day school students, ensuring a strong Jewish future,” expressed Paul Bernstein CEO of Prizmah.

To learn more, visit https://prizmah.org/moot-beit-dinregistration-2019 or email Yael Steiner, Program Manager, yaels@ prizmah.org.

Live and Let Die:

The Music of Paul McCartney Sat, Nov ��, ����, �pm, Westover Church Witness the “quintessential Paul McCartney,” as Tony Kishman presents Live And Let Die, a dynamic multimedia celebration of Sir Paul and the Fab Four!

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SATURDAY

Josh Warshawsky Musical Weekend Visit 7 p.m.

Beth David Synagogue A great night of music with Josh Warshawsky.

Visit www.bethdavidsynagogue.org to find out more and get tickets for Saturday night concert.

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Greensboro Jewish Community Blood Drive in memory of Morry & Ruth Jacobs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Federation Building Sign up to donate blood, http://tinyurl.com/ GSOJCBloodDrive.

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Maimonides Society Program - The Epidemic of Suicide and Guns: A Jewish Perspective 6:30 p.m. - Network and Nosh 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Federation Building Featuring Dr. Gerry Plovsky and Rabbi Andy Koren RSVP to Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233.

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Flora of Israel—An Art Program 1 – 3 p.m.

Jewish Family Services 2nd in a six-part series with Beth David Synagogue and Temple Emanuel that focuses on building a creative community of Jewish seniors. Sponsored by JFS Chai Notes and the Creative Arts Aging Network-NC and funded in part by BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

RSVP to Katy Claussen (336) 852-4829 x228. For van service, call Marcia by November 1, (336) 852-4829 x222.

Wrestling with Faith (Evening Class) 7:30 p.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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WEDNESDAY

Wrestling with Faith (Daytime Class) 11 a.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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Hadassah Women’s Health Fair 12 noon – 4:30 p.m.

Federation Building Enjoy speakers from the medical community, round table discussions, health tips and more.

Email hadassahgso@gmail.com for more information.

Veterans Day and Kristallnacht Memorial Service and Program 7 p.m.

Temple Emanuel

SUNDAY

JTriad Brunch 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

JTriad Thanksgiving Shabbat 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Bring a dairy free side and/or beverage for JTriad’s Friendsgiving. RSVP on JTriad Facebook Group for address.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI and the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Join TE and BD for a brief ceremony and commemoration of these highly significant events. Presentation by Judi Magier, the daughter of Holocaust survivors.

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Scholar in Residence – Rabbi David Zaslow 6:30 p.m.

Temple Emanuel Rabbi Zaslow, author of Reimagining Exodus: A Freedom Story, will lead services Friday night; an Oneg will follow.

On Saturday, Rabbi Zaslow will teach Chevra Torah and Debra, his wife, will lead story time for children. Rabbi Zaslow and Rabi Guttman will co-lead services. Saturday evening, Rabbi Zaslow and Debra will perform an interfaith concert, followed by a reception.

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Sisters, Saints, Sinners, Shamans, and Samurais: Interfaith Stories, Poetry, and Music 7:30 p.m. Temple Emanuel Jefferson Road Campus

MONDAY November 12-19

MOMentum is an eight day journey in Israel, connecting us to the land, to our Jewish values, and to each other.

Jewish American Soldiers: Stories from WWII 1:30 p.m.

Abbotswood in the Theater A documentary film presented by JFS Chai Notes.

For more information, contact Katy Claussen (336) 852-4829 x228

Chabad Women’s Event at Bamboozle

7 p.m.

RSVP call (336) 617-8120

TUESDAY

All You Need to Know About Staffing Agencies 7 p.m.

Jewish Family Services Christy Kirksey, Lead Recruiter and Senior Account Executive at DataMasters will present at this JFS Employment program. Sign up with Betsy Gamburg (336) 852-4829 x225 or email bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org.

Wrestling with Faith (Evening Class) 7:30 p.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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FRIDAY

with Rabbi David Zaslow and Maggidah Devorah Zaslow

JWRP MOMentum Trip to Israel

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Wrestling with Faith (Daytime Class) 11 a.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

Forgetfulness: What’s Normal and What’s Not 12 noon Jewish Family Services Discussion and Q&A on what is “normal” and how memory can be improved with speakers Michele Haber MD, MS, MPH of Geriatrics Consulting Services and Dr. Cheryl Greenberg Ed.D. Pizza lunch included – registration required. Presented by JFS and WellSpring Solutions. Contact Jodie Kolada, (336) 545-4245 or Marlene Baruch, (336) 852-4829 x224.

Free. Freewill donations accepted.

Presented by Temple Emanuel, Congregational United Church of Christ and College Park Baptist Church

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Chanukah Gift Bag Program 1 – 2 p.m.

Jewish Family Services Help make gift bags for older adults in the community.

Sign up with David Frazier (336) 852-4829 x227 or email dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org.

Religious School Shredding Fundraiser 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Temple Emanuel Safely discard sensitive documents while supporting the Temple; proceeds benefit our Religious School!

Suggested donation: $5/box or bag

Artisans Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Temple Emanuel

Crafts, Jewelry and more! All proceeds benefit TE’s Early Childhood Engagement Center.

Chanukah Extravaganza Gift Shop Sale 4 – 8 p.m.

Beth David Synagogue Gelt, Candles, Gift Wrap, Gifts & Goodies - all purchases over $25 discounted 15%.

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Wrestling with Faith (Evening Class) 7:30 p.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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WEDNESDAY

Wrestling with Faith (Daytime Class) 11 a.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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SUNDAY

BD Volunteer with StreetWatch 4 - 5:30 p.m.

211 S. Greene St.

Help Beth David fight hunger in downtown Greensboro Volunteers needed to help cook (menu and recipes provided) and to serve food. Sign up www. bethdavidsynagogue.org.

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MONDAY

BD Sisterhood Discussion - The Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker 7:00 p.m.

Beth David Synagogue Ronnie Grabon will lead the Sisterhood discussion.

RSVP to Heather Gert, hjgert2@gmail.com by Wednesday, Nov. 21.

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Women’s Philanthropy presents Latke Vodka & Tzedakah, a special Giving Tuesday event 7 - 9 p.m.

GIA 1941 New Garden Rd, Suite 208. Learn more and RSVP to Dianne Hines, (336) 852-5433 x233.

Wrestling with Faith (Evening Class) 7:30 p.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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Wrestling with Faith (Daytime Class) 11 a.m.

Chabad Jewish Center A six-session course by JLI that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with G-d. Call (336) 617-8120 for more information or visit www.myJLI.com.

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JTriad Trivia at Craft City Sip In 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

For more details and to stay updated on all events, visit JTriad online

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, January 16 2019 GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF 6 p.m.

Carolina Theatre Mark your calendar for a meaningful and fun evening with Rabbi Sharon Brous at the newly renovated Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro.

Please visit shalomgreensboro.org//jewish-federation-of-greensboro-calendar for a complete listing of events.

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