September 2014 shalom greensboro

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

VOL. 40, NO. 1 - SEPTEMBER 2014, ELUL 5774/TISHRI 5775

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

Of course, it takes planning and vision to build any great community. But a strong Jewish community takes even more.

It takes Federation.

The launch of our 2015 Annual Campaign marks the 75th anniversary of the Greensboro Jewish Federation. During these years, Federation has been there. Helping to care for the entire Jewish community. Finding innovative approaches to strengthening Jewish life. Supporting, nurturing, and rescuing our people whenever they are in need.

As Jews, our traditions are ancient. Our packaging is 21st century. With our brand new Federation website, we are meeting the demands of a younger generation, inspiring them to explore Jewish life, in an easy and accessible way.

Our history is only our beginning. We invite you to be a part of our future. Your support enables us to produce a breadth of services that strengthen and enrich Jewish life.

As the campaign year begins, so does the year 5775 on the Jewish calendar. May this year bring us health and happiness.

And peace. Locally, in Israel, and worldwide.

Inside:

Page 2 - Women's Philanthropy Cabinet goes to Charleston Page 3 - Meet the new Campaign Chairs Page 7- Reflections on the 2014 Beltsy Mission Trip

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The Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet invites you to Charleston

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he Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina states that in the year 1800, South Carolina was home to more Jews than any other place in North America.

As old as the province of Carolina itself, the Jewish presence has been a vital element in the creation and growth not only of South Carolina, but of American Jewish religious identity.

The Greensboro Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet is planning a fun-filled and educational Women’s Mini-Mission to Charleston on November 16 and 17. Committee members Peggy Bernstein, Jackie Davidowitz, Laura Friedman, Marsha Glazman, Victoria Milstein, Erin Rosen, Marian Stein, Tammi Thurm, and Leslye Tuck are coordinating the trip. Highlights will include exploring Charleston’s

charming and historic community, overnight stay at a luxury hotel, meeting with members of the Charleston Jewish Federation, enjoying the city’s famous cuisine, and much more.

This year the Greensboro Jewish Federation 2015 Annual Campaign marks the Federation’s 75th year.

According to Women’s Campaign chair, Victoria Milstein, “Learning the many stories and events that have strengthened and made vibrant Charleston Jewish life is an ideal way for us to celebrate the history and evolution of our own Jewish community.”

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

Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet represents women who pledge a minimum of $365 or more to the Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.

HOLD THE DAT E

Greensboro Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet Goes to Charleston November 16-17, 2014 Invitation coming soon!

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From the Campaign Trail

By Andrew Brod Men's Campaign Chair 2015

Israeli social-service agencies with a variety of missions.

I’ve been absorbing all this, and I’m comfortable saying: t’s easy to explain why I I get it. I’m in. agreed to serve as the 2015 Maybe I’ve always gotten it. I was Men’s Campaign Chair. I’ve raised in a home with virtually no been a part of the Federation Jewish identity, and I recall referring to campaign for a number of years and have my Jewishness as an “ethnic been quite active in recent technicality.” And yet in years as a solicitor and diviretrospect, I can see a lifelong sion leader. I’ve helped with affinity for Yiddishkeit and the Federation’s strategic Israel. For me it was primarily planning. I’ve participated through reading and private in the annual discussions of study, and it started long how to allocate campaign before I decided as an adult funds among Jewish programs to walk into a synagogue and in Greensboro and beyond. see what was going on. It I’ve heard representatives of might have taken me a while those programs talk about the Andrew Brod, to become part of a real importance of the Federation’s 2015 Men’s Jewish community, but I see investments.

Campaign Chair it as a natural and inevitable I’ve long been aware of all progression for me. that the Federation and its campaign So now, after years of involvement accomplish: support for B’nai Shalom at Temple Emanuel and then the Day School, North Carolina Hillel Federation, I’ve taken on this new role and numerous other educational with great happiness. I’m thrilled to programs; sponsorship of community be working with Victoria Milstein, the observances, celebrations, and the highly women’s chair. This year marks the successful Mitzvah Day; and muchFederation’s 75th anniversary, so this needed assistance to far-flung Jewish communities in Moldova, Argentina, and campaign comes at a crucial time for Israel as well as our little corner of the Cuba. diaspora.

And of course there’s Israel, which Of course the real leaders of every needs the support and assistance of campaign are the volunteers, solicitors, diaspora Jews perhaps more than ever. division leaders, and obviously the Your Federation maintains one of the hundreds of generous donors. So my highest ratios of Israel funding among question to all of you is: Are you in?

North American federations, supporting

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By Victoria Milstein Women's Campaign Chair 2015

You are women of valor that have come before me working tirelessly to build our Jewish community. I have been welcomed like a lost relative at Temple Emanuel, the arrived in this Disney Land Federation and at AIPAC in Greensboro. of a place with no knowlI am grateful to be a part of this inclusive, edge of the Jewish community generous and elegant Jewish community. but rather out of love for my I remember weeping at a new husband Ron Milstein.

Jewish education conference Yes, Greensboro was green as I heard Debbie Friedman and parking was easy and I sing the song of healing: do love Friendly center but... "help me have the courage to my New York friends and make my life a blessing." This family would ask "don't you simple woman in a wheelchair miss New York?" My answer with an ordinary voice and was always "I miss you, but I a guitar all alone on stage have met the most amazing changed the way I pray, and women." this prayer has become my In Gathering my mantra that helps me follow "Dream Team" for the 2015 Victoria Milstein, the journey of my heart.

Annual Women's Campaign 2015 Women’s Greensboro Jewish I glanced at the list of past Campaign Chair Federation's mission is my chairs and it was like being mission and our mission. Each Jew in a candy shop. I was thinking could I is responsible for one another and to have her? And how about her, would she promote the welfare of our community, really say yes to being a division chair? I in Israel and worldwide. This is the song bet she's too busy..new grandchildren, that my heart sings. I know that with our new job .. new husband. But then, they combined talents and strength we can all said yes. I realized that I haven't felt face the challenges ahead and I invite you such a sense of belonging and Jewish to have the courage to make your life a community since making aliyah and blessing. Please join me in the shared living in Israel. So I serve because of purpose to make this year's Annual you. I said yes because of the past chairs, women's cabinet and the Federation staff. Campaign a success.

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www.generalassembly.org

THE 2014 GA IS NOW MORE VITAL THAN EVER

Israel is in crisis. Our solidarity as a global Jewish community is more vital than ever. So is the GA. It’s the most powerful symbol of our unity.

The GA is also where we come together to explore new ways of thinking.

Examine new forms of leadership. Find innovative solutions. And, as the current crisis underscores, these are essential—now more than ever.

Featured speakers include Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer, award-winning political correspondents, New York Times best-selling authors, top Israeli and American officials and more.

This is the one time a year when we gather as a community, thinking, working and learning together.

For more information or to register go to: www.generalassembly.org

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Executive Director’s Column

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Caring for Each Other at Home and Abroad

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

was stationed in Gaza. Worried about their son’s whereabouts, they thanked Robert and me for allowing Shira to visit: “She hroughout the summer, a brought us happiness for Shabbat. We all developer has been plowing pray for the end of this operation and for the land next to our Federation peace.” building to put up With dealing with the a storage facilemotions of loved ones ity. We’ve also seen part of overseas, we grappled with Quaker Village being transanti-Semitism on the rise in formed across the street into Europe, protests appeared a Neighborhood Wal-Mart. across the United States, Change is certainly underfoot witnessing crimes against Jews and I could actually sense the both local and abroad, and movement of land sitting at having to make tough decisions my desk every day. One day, for our community about safety subconsciously, I started humtraining measures for our own ming the melody to myself community and deciding of the Carole King hit: “I feel whether the Beltsy delegation Marilyn Forman the earth move under my feet; would depart as schedule.

Chandler I feel the sky tum-b-ling down Our office went into high – tum-b-ling down. I feel my heart start to gear with email updates, participated in trem-b-ling….” the Jewish community’s prayer service The minute the words came out of my for Israel held at Temple Emanuel, called mouth though, I suddenly realized that it a special Board of Trustees meeting to was the rockets that I felt, raining down on determine a plan of action to forward the coastal Israeli population and beyond. immediate dollars, the opening of an Israel What started off as a summer filled with Emergency Fund and the announcement time for planning, suddenly turned into a of this special campaign. We also sent out very difficult, unexpected one. Not only regular invites to national teleconferences was our youngest daughter, Shira, in Israel focused on the war between Israel and when the crisis escalated with rockets and Hamas to alumni of interfaith study missiles flying across the border; there missions. We sent our delegation to Beltsy were thousands of American students and delivered a captivating and exciting many from North Carolina on summer Camp Delet program for the children programs like Birthright Israel, Onward of Beltsy and supported the Jewish Israel Fellowships, Alexander Muss High community there with resources and School in Israel, etc. support.

I was contacted countless times A Federation leadership contingent by many members of our community joined 600 North American leaders at a inquiring about Shira’s well-being. Thank National Leadership Assembly, sponsored you for your calls, texts, emails. Many of by the Conference of Presidents of Major us knew someone, a friend or a family American Jewish Organizations as well member in Israel who was in some way as JFNA, held in the American Press affected by the daily bombardment. Shira Association headquarters in our nation’s spent a Shabbat in Assert with friends of capital (see photo below). Important ours, the Roseman family. Their son, Roi, U.S. congressional resolutions passed

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this summer because of the tremendous advocacy efforts by our national JFNA Washington office as well as local advocates in each community.

Right here at home, I had conversations with Mazen, co-owner of the Nazareth Bread Company, himself from Nazareth.

“We are all from one father, Abraham. Part of my own family is Christian, others are Muslims and others are Jews. We celebrate holidays together. We’ve been in this land for thousands of years. Jerusalem was there before us. Nazareth was there before us.

The towns and villages were there before us and will be there after us. Pray for peace.”

This is what we do best in our community - care. Care about one another’s well-being. It’s also what we do about our brothers and sisters in Israel and around the world. We care about their well-being. We have the strength of our people and the power of our community to make a difference.

I dedicate this column to Shirley Phyllis Levitt, z”l who died just a few weeks ago in her hundredth year of life. Shirley, an artist, worked as a speech therapist, speech arts teacher and guidance counselor in the NYC public high schools. She was married to Robert “Bob” Levitt, an attorney with Western Electric and a visiting professor of the University of Virginia Law School.

Avid travelers, they returned eight times to Israel beginning in 1953. They were ardent supporters of Israel, of AIPAC and later JNF. The Levitts contributed through JNF to build a synagogue in the newly established Negev community of Carmit.

We visited on the Federation’s 2012 Israel Adventure Mission where Congregational Nurse Gilda Friedman became a Bat Mitzvah.

Additional Contributors to the 2014 Campaign Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Ms. Mr. Mr. Ms. Ms.

Lynne Clawson Selma Clein Beloved Heartsong Laurie Nederveen Kathryn Roth Pepper Segal Stuart Wassell Joseph Yager Hillary Zaken Mechelle Lindenberg

Community Enrichment Fund IN MEMORY OF: Of: Alan Rosenblum From: Bob and Sally Cone Delegates from the Greensboro Jewish Federation joined Jewish leaders from across the country at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. L-R: Rabbi Fred Guttman, Federation board member (Temple Emanuel), Victoria Carlin Milstein, Women's Campaign chair; Deborah Kintzing, campaign and community relations director; Kathy Manning, former chair of Jewish Federations of North America and past president of the Greensboro Jewish Federation; Marilyn Chandler, executive director; Marc Isaacson, president-elect; and Keith Rosen, president.

On Monday, July 28, 2014, Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations held a National Leadership Assembly convening Jewish leadership from across the U.S. and Canada in Washington, D.C. to show unity and support of the people of Israel. Members of Congress and the Obama administration and other dignitaries spoke at the gathering.

Correction

In the June edition of Shalom Greensboro we inadvertantly listed the BJH Foundation for Senior Services incorrectly, we apologize.

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.

WWW.SHALOMGREENSBORO.ORG 2013-2014 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

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Communities join and share in Life and Legacy R epresentatives from Jewish communities across the country met in Chicago for a Life and Legacy conference, sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The meeting was held at the offices of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. The main goal of the conference was to convene Jewish communities participating in Create a Jewish Legacy and Life and Legacy programs to share ideas, stories, and best practices. The Greensboro Jewish community has been involved in the Create a Jewish Legacy program since 2006 and modeled it after the original program started by Marjory Kaplan of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. For more information on how you can become involved and create your legacy, please contact Susan Gutterman at sgutterman@jewishfoundationnc.org or 336-852-0099.

Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, with Marjory Kaplan, President and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, at the Life and Legacy conference in Chicago.

Two new recipients awarded the JA Bill Scholarship

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ummer is over, and school is starting once again. This semester that means that two local veterans are continuing their studies as the newest recipients of the JA Bill Scholarship. Lisa Boone and Michael Mabe are both veterans studying at Guilford Country Community College.

Boone, a mother of two and breast cancer survivor, was a paratrooper in the Army and is studying Cyber Crime Technology.

Mabe was stationed in San Diego while in the Navy, and is studying Electronic Medical Records. Both hope to pursue careers

in their respective fields after graduating next semester. Boone and Mabe are exemplary examples of fine veterans who have bravely served our country and are now completing their education.

This education is made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor who established the JA Bill Scholarship to help veterans reach their scholastic goals. To make a gift to the JA Bill Scholarship or to learn more, please contact Melanie Verges at 336-294-0846 or mverges@ jewishfoundationnc.org

Welcome to Cathy Levinson, new Chair of the Board of Directors The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro would like to welcome the new Chair of the Board of Directors, Cathy Levinson.

Cathy has served on the boards of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Beth David Synagogue, B’nai Shalom, and the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro.

Foundation Donors and Create a Jewish Legacy participants, save the date. We are honoring YOU, along with our Founding Board, Past Chairs, and Richard Forman, J.D., Financial Advisor, with an evening celebration at Temple Emanuel.

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Reflections on the 2014 Beltsy Mission Trip: An Unofficial Memoire Nine participants represented the Greensboro Jewish Federation in a leadership capacity at the 14th Annual Jewish Summer Camp Delet in Moldova. By working together, they made a difference in the lives of the children and families of our sister-city, Beltsy. Reflections of the delegates on the 2014 mission will be shared over the next few issues.

By Benjamin Weinberg

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n the weeks prior to our departure for Moldova I found myself sitting in a boring Driver’s Education class with cold air blasting on my skin. The familiar face of a friend beside me asked what my plans were for the summer. I told him everything I knew about Moldova- which was not much at the time- and as I was expecting, he stared at me with a blank face and a slightly dropped jaw. The fact that I would be traveling to a country right

Thank you to those who generously contributed to the Greensboro Jewish Federation Beltsy Fund: Barbara Barrett and Ned Gross Marilyn and Robert Chandler Irene and Irv Cohen Merrianne Leff Deborah Kintzing and Marc Samet Sig Tannenbaum Shelly Weiner Thanks also to those who gave in-kind contributions: Helene and Boaz Avraham-Katz Lynn Baker Andrea Bowen Beth David Sisterhood Gift Shop Betty and Sy Commandy Emma Crouchen Dovy Erenreich Russell Gross Deborah Kintzing Gary Lindenberg Chuck Palus, Center for Creative Leadership Tzipi Radonsky Ellen, Sig and Maxx Tannenbaum Benjamin Weinberg And to those who “tickled the toes of the children in Beltsy” with flip flops: Attendees of the Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet STEP UP Event Mechelle’s Boutique Ellen Samet Joan Samet Thank you for caring and touching the lives of the children attending the 2014 Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Camp Delet.

next to Ukraine at a time of such unrest was a shock. However, this was a risk our group was willing to take for the things we were going to be doing would be of utmost importance to strengthening the Jewish community of Moldova, specifically Beltsy.

After much preparation for the mission trip - organizing the different activities we would teach, coordinating with the Moldovan team, and packing supply bags - we were all ready to embark on the journey of a life time. Although there were several returning members from our group, they knew that every time they visited Moldova their lives were touched yet again. Aware of this I knew that I would return from the trip a new person.

We arrived in Chişinau/Kishinev/ Kishiniov, Moldova’s capitol (there are many different spellings of this city for the many different people who make up Moldova’s population). Because first impressions are vital to one’s viewpoint, I took away an exceptionally important lesson from this city. As we pushed our way through the overgrown Jewish cemetery, I learned that the Holocaust not only wiped away the majority of Moldovan Jews, but diminished the general interest of being Jewish. I had heard stories like this before but had never actually had firsthand experience so this aspect was extremely moving.

After only two days spent in the now home-like capitol, we made our way to our next destination and most famously know among the Greensboro Jewish community: the city of Beltsy/Balţi. Here we spent several days visiting homes of Jewish families in need of both physical and emotional support. Being one of the very touching events, this was the part where I felt luckier than ever to have the extravagant lifestyle I have in comparison to these extraordinarily grateful families.

Our next activity on the agenda was meeting our Moldovan counterparts/ co-counselors at the Jewish Community Center of Beltsy (JCC), a very nice building built by the Greensboro Jewish Federation (GJF) which hosts many community events. We entered the wellkept building where we were introduced to the Jewish community leaders and teenagers. It was truly fascinating how after only a few minutes we began bonding with the Moldovan teens over funny American colloquialisms and whatnot. We immediately became friends due to the easy way to communicate. Whether it was a teen that spoke English and translated for us or just the use of hand gestures, it was so easy to get the message across.

The next fascinating experience occurred the following morning when we arrived at the one remaining synagogue in Beltsy after the Holocaust destroyed the previous twenty six. The Holocaust had taken away so much from this community.

As we approached the quaint building, however, our depressed feelings about the past were trumped by the incredibly joyous greeting we received by the community members. Although very few spoke English, many of these adults spoke Hebrew so some of our group’s members were able to communicate with them.

A home visit to Larissa Belih and her husband who have been clients with Beltsy Hesed since 2004.

A different type of service proceeded as different cultures within Judaism have different traditions. Instead of singing the prayers, the leader speedily read every prayer on every page of the siddur (another surprise). At the termination of the service, making our way to home visits, we were informed that the rabbi of the Kishinev Jewish congregation, Moldova’s only rabbi, had passed away the previous night. As soon as I heard this I came to an important realization: although a bump in the road had arisen, the Jewish community of Moldova had found a way to push through the tough times and make things work.

We entered our first home that afternoon where we were initially greeted by the rotting and decaying outer walls of an apartment building. Undeterred, our group entered the building and to our surprise, discovered a very well-kept internal home. Two boys and their mother lived here for their father had recently passed away. We gave our condolences but were happy to hear that the boys would be attending Camp Delet this year. We then

imparted gifts upon this family such as toiletries and little American Knickknacks for which they were ever so grateful. In return they displayed their charming Moldovan hospitality.

Our next home visit was to an elderly couple whose children left them to live in Russia. We had learned that many middleaged adults and their children emigrate from Moldova to countries such as Russia and Germany in search of a better job in a better job market. After learning that they lived alone we thought that we would stay a bit longer than we had planned to provide extended company. After hearing their touching story about serving during World War II and their childhood before then we left these homes with a sense of accomplishment and value.

It was Sunday and so soon we were already leaving Beltsy and making our way to Camp Delet, our final destination.

Our entire group was ready to make such a huge difference in these children lives.

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Greensboro Madrichim conduct Taekwondo Class.

www.shalomgreensboro.org Continued from previous page What I had not thought about as much, however, was that these children would make just as big a difference in my life as I would make in theirs.

Soon we arrived with comforted backs as the pot holes in all of the Moldovan roads provide a thorough back massage free of cost to the rider. We then met up with our Moldovan co-counselors and the codirector of the camp. We reunited like old friends and discussed the plan for the coming days. Very excited, we unpacked our bags and set up the camp for the many campers arriving the next day.

We awoke early the next morning eager to greet the campers. We set up flags and banners at the camp theater where we would have a Russian Olympic-like opening ceremony. We turned up the thematic music as the bus drove through the camp gates, kids spilling out ranging from age six to eighteen. They held luggage in hand and wore wide smiles on their faces. They were just as excited as we were.

The opening ceremony kicked off with introductions and the passing of the “Olympic torch” brought from the states.

The day progressed with the handing out of camp T-shirts and the settling in of the campers. Soon Camp Delet was well underway.

We had several activities to offer to the campers ranging from singing to martial arts. Each day’s schedule consisted of breakfast, two activity slots, pool time, lunch, an informative session, free time, dinner, an evening activity, and then a dance party. Every day I became closer to so many friends I made at camp including both co-counselors and campers. It did

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not matter that we spoke a different language or that we had a different culture.

What mattered was that we were Jewish teenagers enjoying what life had to offer.

The days went by too fast and each of them seemed to teach us all valuable lessons whether it was about the crisis situation Moldova is facing or the fact that we were strengthening a community’s Jewish roots.

One of the many things that I found interesting was that the campers were so willing to engage in the singing activity which I taught. There was always at least one camper who helped motivate the others or assist in teaching. Probably the most joyous moment that I experienced was when one of the groups of campers I had taught performed Yankee Doodle on the fourth of July. After much preparation it really got to me that these kids enjoyed what they were doing and were simply having a good time.

It all sped by too fast and we all wished to have spent more time with one another.

The Saturday evening before our group departed, all of the campers roasted all of the counselors in separate mini plays. This ingenious idea created bursts of laughter and such happiness. Each camper dressed up as a specific counselor and imitated them. They pretended to lead the activities and go about their daily routine. This was a fabulous way to tie up our experience in a pretty little sweet and sour bow.

The next morning we awoke only to say goodbye to the journey of a lifetime which we had embarked upon and to the many people who made it possible. Tears flooded the ground and hugs circulated spreading words of comfort and promise that we would return to Moldova next year. Even the toughest of guys softened

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A tour of the famous cellars of Cricova Winery. Wine is Moldova’s largest export.

up and told us to keep in touch which he would not have to worry about.

I knew this trip would be life changing but I had no idea that it would be to the extent that it was. There was never a dull moment and there were no regrets except for the one we all had which was to stay in Moldova longer. I made friends who I will never forget and memories which will last a lifetime. I believe that there are two words left to share after having explored the depth of this outstanding experience and they are thank you. Thank you to all of the incredible people from our side who made this trip not only possible but unbelievable. Thank you to all of my friends who made my time all

the more enjoyable. And thank you to the Jews of Moldova who have stood strong through thin and through thick, keeping the community alive. You are the hope of the future. There would be no greater pleasure of mine to return to this amazing place one day and see how far you have come. Thank you again Moldova for touching my life and with optimism, I will see you again soon.

To learn more about the Greensboro Jewish Federation Beltsy Partnership, Beltsy mission scholarships, or to make a donation contact Deborah Kintzing at dkintzing@ shalomgreensboro.org or call 336-852-5433 x233.

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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 Aron Katz Natalie Mapou Romeo Club Steve Shavitz In Honor: Of: Phyllis Shavitz’s birthday From: Susan and Freddy Robinson

Ellen and Lenny Samet Of:

From:

Steve Shavitz’s outstanding Presidency of Greensboro Jewish Federation Susan and Freddy Robinson

Of: Dori Chandler’s marriage to

Scott Fox From: Judy Hyman Of: Sara Lee and Paul Saperstein’s

new grandchild and a Bat Mitzvah From: Roz and Richard Weintraub Of: Ellen Samet’s birthday From: Joyce and Bob Shuman Of: Rose and Victor Ackermann’s

new granddaughter From: Eleanor Procton

JFS VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON HONORS THREE

By Gail Bretan, PhD

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his year, the annual JFS Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held on July 1. The date held a special meaning for me since it was exactly seven years to the day that I started at JFS as the Volunteer Coordinator. As I transition to my new position, I fondly remember all the events and the volunteers who made those events so special. Every year, we honor our volunteers and this year we chose three.

Roz Robbins has been one of the agency’s most responsible and consistent volunteers. Some of the JFS events and projects that she has had a hand in have included Matnat Mitzvah, Rosh Hashana and Passover Senior Luncheons, Dental Mission of Mercy, Federation Telethon, Friendly Visiting, and Christmas at Cone Health. She has also been active in other community volunteer projects outside of Jewish Family Services.

Rocky Moss has helped make the Chai Notes choir a viable and beautiful sounding entity. As the keyboard accompanist, his flexibility, patience, and delightful personality make the practices and the presentations joyous. He has a full-time job so he comes during his lunch hour, flexing it to meet the accommodations of choir time.

Joan Meres kept the JFS food pantry organized and uncluttered.

We learned from Joan any number of best practices due to her

experience in a large food bank in Florida.

Joan also helped with mailings and other administrative duties. Unfortunately for us, she recently moved with her family to St. Louis.

The luncheon for 75, this year on a middle east theme, was beautifully served by our teen volunteers who came early and stayed late. This year, Evan Bretan, Avi Koren, Shiri Koren, Maddy Meyerhoffer, Sergey Myasnikov, and Zoe Rosen came to help. They did a wonderful job.

We congratulate our honorees, our teen volunteers, and all the volunteers who do so much in our community to make this a better place for all. It has been my pleasure to serve as the JFS Volunteer Coordinator and to see the great work our volunteers have done. Thank you for these past seven years.

Roz Robbins, our third JFS Volunteer of the Year, was introduced by Kevin Thurm.

Of: the birth of Levi Phillip Malino From: Eleanor Procton

In Memory: Of: Louis Lipschitz From: Marcia and Les Hermelin Of: Donnie Prago From: Rose and Victor Ackermann Food Pantry Susan and Jerry Pinsker We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, ext. 222 if we missed you, and we will include you in the next issue. The minimum donation for each submission is $10.00. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, November 2 10 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Greensboro Jewish Community Blood Drive in Memory of Morry and Ruth Jacobs At the Greensboro Jewish Federation

Joan Meres, one of three JFS Volunteers of the Year.

JFS Employment Initiative Presents:

Writing A Resume— How to Tell Your Story Join us for a Resume Clinic with Renea Myers of Market Smart Resumes and Expert Coaches who will provide one to one consultation with you.

Wednesday, October 1 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Jewish Family Services 5509-C W. Friendly Ave. Greensboro This program is free but YOU MUST REGISTER to schedule your 10 minute slot with one of the coaches contact: bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org or 336-852-4829, ext. 225.

Our teen volunteers helped make the annual JFS Volunteer Luncheon a success. Pictured left to right are: Shiri Koren, Avishai Koren, Even Bretan, Maddy Myerhoffer, and Zoe Rosen. Not in photo Sergey Myasnikov.

Photos by: Gail Bretan and David Haber

Rocky Moss, another Volunteer of the Year, with Katy Claussen, who works with him. Rocky is the accompanist for the Chai Notes Senior Choir.

Of: Lois and Howard Mezer’s new granddaughter From: Eleanor Procton

Of: Nat Bernstein’s retirement From: Debbie and Paul Barry

Gail and Gene LeBauer

September 2014

Betsy Gamburg, Director, (left) thanks Gail Bretan, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, who left JFS in August to accept a new position at Wake Forest University.

VAN RIDES

We Are Proud!

Gilda Friedman, RN, BSN, FCN… Did you know that the FCN in Gilda’s title stands for Faith Community Nurse? This is particularly significant as Gilda, our Congregational Nurse for more than 10 years now, will be presenting a workshop at the Health Ministries Association’s Annual conference outside Washington, D.C. in September. The Health Ministries Association is the national organization for faith based nursing.

Gilda was chosen as one of 16 presenters out of 49 applicants to do a workshop. Her presentation is entitled, “Jewish Congregational Nursing: Roadmap to Impact Lives and All Faith Communities.” Her recently completed manual, “Jewish Congregational Nursing - Healing for Mind, Body, and Spirit” will be a featured piece of the presentation.

Please congratulate Gilda when you see her.

The Congregational Nurse Program is funded in part by the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Get busy! The JFS van is still $2.00 each way and free for religious services.

Call Marcia at 852-4829, ext. 222 three days ahead to reserve a space. The van is for whatever YOU need it for - social engagements, doctor appointments, community programs and events, shopping, and more!

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Meditation Group

SHALOM GREENSBORO 9 Caring for Our Parents Caring for Ourselves Choose the program you need and join us!

Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group Second Thursday of the Month 7:00 p.m.— 8:30 p.m.

Temple Emanuel—Jefferson Rd. New participants always welcome.

Under the direction of Katy Claussen, Chai Notes Program Facilitator, the Chai Notes Senior Choir performed this summer for residents at the Blumenthal Jewish Nursing Home.

Later in the summer, Chai Notes added dance to the programs they have brought to Blumenthal. Pictured is Katy Claussen and staff with residents enjoying the music.

Susan Leonard, a Lay Eucharist Minister in the Episcopal Church and Yoga teacher, pictured left, and Rabbi TZiPi Radonsky led a program on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Movement.

Jewish Educational Loan Fund Comes to Greensboro for Loan Review

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he Jewish Educational Loan Fund, or JELF, is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that offers interest-free loans to Jewish students in need in a 5-state region - Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia - for post-secondary education (undergrad, vocational and/or graduate school).

JELF loans are need-based and offer “last-dollar” financing, meaning that JELF provides the final dollars to help bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school. These loans average $3,000.

For the first time this summer Jewish Family Services worked with JELF to assist in making the final granting decisions for students from throughout North Carolina who requested JELF assistance with college expenses for the 2014-2015 school year.

Traditionally, the final process of allocating loans has been done each year in Atlanta at a Loan Review meeting consisting of JELF Board members and community volunteers. This year the loan review process “went on the road” and came to Greensboro to be more

New Volunteer Coordinator Starts at JFS

By David Frazier, BS

housing and care for the aged, food services for the needy, llow me to introduce restorative justice, equality in myself as the newmarriage, and issues involving est employee of Jewish our Jewish brothers and sisters Family Services. As a in Greensboro and around the former event-coordinator world. Having been awarded for large scale events, I the Eugene S. Hire Award for have been involved with Community Service (2014) in David Frazier many activities that have Greensboro I have been able to prepared me for service as forge relationships throughout the Volunteer Coordinator at JFS. With my the city with many service organizations knowledge base being honed in the hospi- that I hope will provide opportunities to tality industry I anticipate continuing and fulfill our responsibilities for Tikkun Olam. expanding programs that will involve many On a personal note, I am a recent volunteer opportunities for our Greensboro graduate of Guilford College where I Jewish community. earned a second Bachelor’s Degree in As a member of Temple Emanuel Community Justice and Policy Studies.

I have been actively involved in many My first Bachelors was in Human Services activities including the Jewish Festival, from Utah Valley University. I am married Chevra Torah, B’nai Mitzvah, LGBT Seder, (23 years) to my wonderful and supportive the Friendly Visitor Program, and the husband, Larry Arnold. We have five JFS Food Pantry to name a few. I have children and six grand-children and moved thoroughly enjoyed my journey in service to North Carolina for job related reasons. to my community and am looking forward Please don’t hesitate to contact me to meeting many new individuals and at dfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org or at working with everyone in our community. 852-4829, ext. 227. I am looking forward to My passionate interests include meeting and working with our wonderful voluntarism, homelessness, healthcare, JFS volunteers.

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Contact Beth Childs at JFS 852-4829, ext. 226 or bchilds@shalomgreensboro.org Aging Gracefully!

Workshop Series for Children of Aging Parents

local and participatory. The committee Psychiatric Care for Older Adults — that convened in Greensboro in July Depression & Anxiety consisted of JELF staff, Board members With Dr. Gerald I. Plovsky, MD and volunteers from Greensboro, Raleigh, Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. and Durham. The Greensboro JELF Loan at Beth David Synagogue Review Committee loaned $98,000 to 28 students from North Carolina for the Advanced Directives — 2014-15 school year, including $37,700 A Gift With Meaning to our students in Greensboro. Between With Risa Hanau, MSW, LCSW the Atlanta and Greensboro Loan Review Monday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.

Committees, a total of $705,000 was at Temple Emanuel loaned to Jewish students throughout Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North The Importance of Estate Planning — Carolina and Virginia. Even more funds Legal & Financial Issues will be awarded after the upcoming fall With Cheryl David, Attorney at Law loan application period.

Monday, February 2, 7:00 p.m.

Applications for a JELF interest-free at Temple Emanuel loan for the spring and/or summer 2015 semesters will be available September 1 – Future topics to be announced 30, 2014. Applications for the 2015-2016 academic year will be available on JELF’s Contact Betsy Gamburg at JFS website at www.jelf.org in March 2015.

852—4829, ext. 225 or For additional information, contact JELF bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org Executive Director Jenna Shulman at 770-396-3080 or visit www.jelf.org or These programs are sponsored by contact Betsy Gamburg, the local JELF Temple Emanuel, Beth David Synagogue, administrator for Greensboro at JFS and Jewish Family Services at 852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org.

Jewish Community Responds to IRC

Sharon Kaiser (left) and Betsy Gamburg (JFS) load our community's donations to help the IRC as they prepare emergency housing at their building for tenants from Heritage House, condemned and closed by the city. Thank you to everyone who helped.

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$1,542,000 comes from ____ individual and corporate donors to our 2014 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN with the help of ____ volunteer solicitors.

$69,000 comes from ENDOWMENT REVENUE from permanent endowments set up by individual donors at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro to provide lasting support to Federation. This amount is in addition to support for the annual campaign that comes from donor advised funds, Lion of Judah Endowments, and Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowments.

$74,000

comes from grants and corporate sponsorships to support specific programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL DONATIONS support emergency relief efforts in the United States, Israel, and around the world as well as local emergency assistance provided by Jewish Family Services and our Community Enrichment Fund.

Other sources of income include interest income, Shalom Greensboro advertising revenue, van ticket sales, Triad Jewish Film Festival ticket sales, clinical services fees, occupancy charges to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro and BJH Foundation for Senior Services, and amounts collected in excess of budgeted uncollectable pledges.

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Community Relations Cultural (Jewish Film Festival, Simcha Acapella Choir) Holocaust Commemoration & Education Interfaith Mission/Interfaith Clergy Mission Israel Experience Grants & Scholarships Jewish Camper Incentive Grants & Scholarships Jewish Education Initiatives & Programs Overseas Missions Youth Programs & Education (L’Taken) American Hebrew Academy B’nai Shalom Day School Hand in Hand-Jewish/Arab multicultural school programs Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) Jewish Federations of North America - Fair Share Dues Jewish Federations of North America Israel Action Network (fair share request) NC Holocaust Foundation Program admin - education (10%)

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SOCIAL SERVICE & HUMANITAR FSU Twinning (Beltsy Camp Delet) Chai Notes (new in 2013) Congregational Nurse JFS Professional Services to Programs Jewish Family Life Education & Adult Programming Senior Programming Van Transportation Local Emergency Assistance Clinical Services JFS Departmental Overhead Allocation JFS Departmental Occupancy Allocation Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) • Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Program admin - social service & humanitarian ($6%)

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Howard Norwick new Director of HR and Finance

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he Greenssitting on their Board boro Jewish of Education for many Federation is of those years. He has proud to analso supported the nounce the hire of Howard Greensboro Jewish Norwick as Director of FiFederation during that nance and Human Resourctime. es. Norwick began in his He is married to new position on August 1.

Heidi Norwick, who is Previously Norwick President of the United was Senior Vice President Way of Alamance and Area Finance Manager County. They are blessed for Wells Fargo Insurance with three children Services, LLC the 4th Hannah, Eddie and largest Insurance Brokerage Jillian who have also Company in the U.S. been active members of Howard Norwick, where he was responsible the Jewish community, Federation's new Director for budgeting, forecasting, attending Alexander of HR and Finance financial reporting, strategic Muss High School in initiatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Israel and the March of the Living. general ledger, accounts payable/ Norwick is a graduate of the University receivable and helped coordinate human of Maryland, with a B.S. in Accounting and resources initiatives. has served on boards and management committees of other non-profits. As a Norwick has been a resident of the sidelight, Howie is a Division I Lacrosse Piedmont Triad for the past 21 years and Official. an active member of Temple Emanuel,

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aglit-Birthright Israel provides a gift of first time, peer group, FREE 10day educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults age 18 to 26.

Registration is on a first-come, firstserved basis and fills up very quickly.

Registration for winter 2013-14 trips opens in September. Previous applicants can pre-register beginning September 8 at 12 p.m. EST, and registration for new applicants opens on September 9 at 10 a.m. EST. Over 400,000 (over 258,000 from the U.S.A.) young adults from all

Your business could be in front of the entire Jewish community of Greensboro contact Valerie at 336-852-5433 ext. 243

over the world have been to Israel on Taglit-Birthright Israel trips. TaglitBirthright Israel is a unique, historical partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations; Keren Hayesod; and the Jewish Agency for Israel), and leading Jewish philanthropists.

To learn more about registering for a Birthright Israel trip, contact Rachel Wolf, Director of Outreach & Education at the Greensboro Jewish Federation at 852-5433 ext. 229 or log onto www. birthrightisrael.com to register.

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14 SHALOM GREENSBORO Temple Emanuel High Holy Days Schedule Tickets are required to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services at Temple Emanuel. All services will take place at 1129 Jefferson Road unless otherwise noted. Newcomers to Greensboro are invited to attend, please call the Temple office, 292-7899, to find out more information and to get a ticket.

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah – Thursday, September 25 9:00 a.m. Family Service (NEW!) 10:00 a.m. Congregational Service 10:00 a.m. High School Service Tashlich at the Creek – Sunday, September 28, 11:00 a.m.

Community Memorial Service @ the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery – Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.

Kol Nidre – Friday, October 3, 8:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur – Saturday, October 4 9:00 a.m. Family Service 10:00 a.m. Morning Service

10:00 a.m. High School Service

1:00 p.m. Congregants’ Hour

2:00 p.m. Study Sessions

3:00 p.m. Family Service

3:00 p.m. Healing Service

4:15 p.m. Afternoon Service

5:15 p.m. Yizkor Service

6:15 p.m. Neilah / Concluding

Service

7:00 p.m. Break-the-Fast (Reservations Required) Religious School: If you are interested in having your son/daughter attend Temple Emanuel Religious School please call 292-7899 x311.

Hebrew School begins Tuesday, September 2, 4:15 p.m.

Religious School begins Sunday, September 7, 9:30 a.m.

Social Action Nosh Sunday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast while the Social Action Committee presents this year’s planned activities.

September Programs for Tots: Friday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg Friday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. – Tot Shabbat and Oneg Sunday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.

– High Holiday Story, Craft & Snack, followed by Tashlich at the Creek For more information about tot programs, contact Louise Van Schaack at 292-7899 ext. 302 or lvanschaack@ tegreensboro.org

Commuity

September 2014

LGBT Shabbat Service and Dinner Chris Sgro, Executive Director of Equality N.C., will be speaking during services and immediately following the dinner.

Service is open to public free of cost; $15/ person reservation is required to attend dinner. Reservations can be made online through the Temple website, www. tegreensboro.org; contact ndomont@ tegreensboro.org for more information.

Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. – Service (Mediterranean themed menu) 7:45 p.m. – Dinner

Movie Mavens film viewing, and Service On Sept. 20, there will be no cost to attend the film viewing and/or service.

The movie is a compelling Israeli film that has been a part of many film festivals throughout the world and has won several prizes. It deals with the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians and shows conflicting points of view. The film will be followed by a discussion.

Come to one or both events. Reservations can be made online through the Temple website, www.tegreensboro.org, or contact ndomont@tegreensboro.org for more information.

8:00 p.m. – Movie & Discussion 10:00 p.m. – Selichot Service

The Florence Melton Adult MiniSchool is a global network of learning communities where adults study together to acquire a deeper knowledge of Judaism. The course of study is designed for adults at all levels of knowledge and practice. The curriculum draws upon both classical and modern Jewish texts to explore Jewish practices, history, theory and ethics. The classroom experience is interactive and discussion is encouraged.

Greensboro Melton is a joint project of Beth David Synagogue and Temple Emanuel. The mini-school offers a uniquely pluralistic perspective. Students are welcomed whatever their Jewish orientation, choice of belief, or practice.

There are no tests, no homework, no grades, and no pre-requisites.

This year’s program will include three different ten-week courses, each being taught during a different trimester, with a different instructor.

BJH Foundation Grants Provide Essential Support for Jewish Seniors in the Carolinas Annual Grants Awarded throughout North and South Carolina Each year, grants from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services, based in Greensboro, N.C. make vital differences in the lives of many Jewish older adults throughout North and South Carolina.

Funding assists non-profits that provide critical services to older adults in areas such as case management, meal and fellowship programs, health screenings and home visits.

This year, the BJH Foundation has awarded 24 grants totaling more than $230,000 to help fund programs such as elder daycare, congregational nursing and social worker programs, home and community services, guardianship and care management for Jewish older adults throughout North and South Carolina.

Funding for these projects supports program expenses for food, mailings, supplies, educational materials, salaries for social workers and nursing staff.

“The support from the BJH Foundation can make a huge impact in the lives of these older adults,” says Cheryl David, president of the

Course: Mysticism and Kabbalah Rabbi Fred Guttman Temple Emanuel Sept. 17 – Dec. 17 Course: Israeli Literature Rabbi Eli Havivi Beth David Synagogue January 7 – March 11 Course: B’Midar and Leadership Rabbi Andy Koren Temple Emanuel March 18 – May 23 Classes meet from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays with a few exceptions.

Each trimester cost $150 – you can sign up for as many as you like. For more information or to register, please contact Rabbi Andy Koren, RabbiAndy@ tegreensboro.org or 292-7899 ext. 302.

Fall Trimester Begins September 17.

BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

According to the U.S. Administration on Aging,"10,000 people turn 65 every day. As this population moves through its senior years, healthcare and other resources needed for their support will be stretched to capacity. This is why these grants from the BJH Foundation play such a crucial role in the lives of older adults."

One such person is Esther. Esther lost her housing, since her meager income could not cover the costs of moving into an apartment. Her nutrition was also poor due to her limited funds for groceries. She reached out to Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Western North Carolina whose case management program receives funding from the BJH Foundation. Esther was assigned a JFS social worker who helped her gain access to affordable senior housing. Now, Esther, regularly eats a nutritious kosher lunch and enjoys being in a safe caring Jewish environment at the JFS Elder Club, which is also funded in part by the BJH Foundation.

The BJH Foundation for Senior Services improves many more lives like Esther's through its funding. Over the past nine years, BJH Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 million to qualifying non-profit organizations that support Jewish older adults. For a complete list of the 2014 grant recipients and to learn more information about receiving grants, or how you can help, please visit www.bjhfoundation.org.

2014 Grant Recipients from BJH Foundation for Senior Services include: ◆ Asheville, N.C. – Asheville Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina ◆ Charlotte, N.C. – Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte, Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center, Temple Beth-El, Temple Israel ◆ Davidson, N.C. – Temple Kol Tikvah of Lake Norman ◆ Durham, N.C. – Jewish Federation of Durham-Chapel Hill ◆ Greensboro, N.C. – Beth David Synagogue, Community Theatre of Greensboro, Jewish Family Services of Greensboro, Temple Emanuel ◆ Hendersonville, N.C. – Agudas Israel Congregation ◆ New Bern, N.C. – Temple B’nai Sholem ◆ Raleigh, N.C. – Temple Beth Or ◆ Charleston, S.C. – Brith Sholem Beth Israel Congregation, Charleston Jewish Community Center, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim ◆ Columbia, S.C. – Beth Shalom Synagogue, Jewish Family Services ◆ Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Temple Emanu-El

Community

www.shalomgreensboro.org Beth David Synagogue Challah & Then Some (with Ronnie Herbst)

Sisterhood Gift Shop Extravaganza

Learn how to braid challah as well as some variations on the basic recipe to make danishes, rolls, and more. Free for Beth David members; $5 donation for non-members. All supplies will be provided, so please rsvp by Monday, September 8, to ensure we have enough for everyone.

Our annual High Holiday sale. Come shop and be ready for the holidays.

Senior Rosh Hashana Luncheon Tuesday, September 16 12 noon

Beth David Synagogue will host the annual Senior Rosh Hashana Luncheon in partnership with Temple Emanuel’s Friendship Circle and Jewish Family Services. The program is sponsored by BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Learn Qur’an with Rabbi Havivi Wednesday, September 17 10:30 a.m.

The Qur’an or Koran, is the holy book of Islam. It was written in a milieu heavily influenced by Jewish culture and literature. It is the basis of faith for 1.6 billion people; about 25% of the world’s population. Rabbi Havivi invites you to join him in exploring its teachings on the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. he Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) is pleased to announce that Jenna Leopold Shulman has become its executive director. Shulman will lead the 125 year old non-profit organization, which provides Shulman interest-free loans to Jewish students in need who are pursuing secondary education. JELF, which maintains a 98 percent repayment rate, serves students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

“For many Jewish students in need, JELF has become an essential partner in meeting the increasingly higher costs of secondary education,” Shulman said.

Prior to joining JELF, Shulman served as Region Director of ORT America for Atlanta and Charleston since 2005.

Shulman graduated from Emory Law School and began working in the Atlanta Jewish community as both a professional and volunteer. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the Alexander Muss High School in Israel’s top 40 alumni in its 40 year history (AMHSI 40 @ 40). Additionally, she has served on numerous steering, leadership and advisory committees, both

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www.shalomgreensboro.org Chabad B”H Rosh Hashana Services

Thursday September 25, & Friday September 26, 9:30 a.m.

Interactive Children's program begins at 10 a.m.

Enter the Days of Awe in style with soulful melodies delicately sprinkled with words of prayer, spiced by heartfelt words from our rabbi, culminating in the central event of the day—the blowing of the Shofar.

Morning services will be followed by a sumptuous Rosh Hashanah lunch.

Shabbat Shuvah Saturday September 27th 10:00 a.m.

Holiday/Shabbat Services followed by a Kiddush luncheon

Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei

Friday, October 3rd 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Saturday, October 4th 9:30 a.m.

Interactive Children's program begins at 10 Perk yourself up with the savory words of King David’s Psalms, spirally ascending to a clamorous Hear O Israel, followed by a dip into the Amidah. Relive the seminal Temple service as read from an ancient Hebrew scroll, followed by soul-satisfying words.

Finally, immerse in the mystical world of the ancient Temple service, plus the heartrending saga of the martyrdom of ten of our greatest sages.

Mincha & Neilah (“Closing of the Gates”) End of Fast 6:00-7:38 p.m.

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

Community Sukkot Dinner under the stars Wednesday, October 8th 6:30 p.m.

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

RSVP required.

Holiday services Thursday October 9th, Friday Oct. 10th & Shabbat Oct. 11th 10:00 a.m.

Holiday/Shabbat services followed

by Kiddush/lunch Sushi in the Sukkah Sunday, October 12nd 4:00 p.m.

Dine on delicacies and mingle with friends as the children enjoy an array of outdoor activities, including a moonwalk, crafts and entertainment.

Shemini Atzeret Hakafot Wednesday, October 15th 7:00 p.m.

L’chaim in the Sukkah followed by Chassidic dancing with the holy Torah scrolls all infused with boundless, uplifting joy.

Looking forward to greeting everyone at the many events.

Wishing all a Happy & Healthy Sweet New Year.

No membership or affiliation required to attend To RSVP Call 336.617.8120 or visit www.ChabadGreensboro.com

Joan Samet and Family

B’nai Shalom Day School B’nai Shalom Day School Save the Date Launches New Website stay tuned for more details B’nai Shalom Day School is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, designed with a fresh new look and userfriendly navigation.

The new site will be regularly updated to showcase the outstanding learning experiences happening at B'nai Shalom, as well as highlighting faculty and alumni. The updated site is the main source of information about the school. Visit www.bnai-shalom.org today.

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

BSDS 5K Run/Walk Event Sunday, April 26

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Mazel Tov to Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn and Father Steve Rice recipients 2014 ECHO Award

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he Echo Award was every month (September - May) at given at the WinFinnegan Wake, in Winston-Salem. ston-Salem Foundation Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn has Community Luncheon built social capital by building bridges and recognizes positive community between diverse religious communities leadership and social capital-building in Winston-Salem. He has sought to in Forsyth County. educate community members on what Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn, they all have in common, rather than Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn Temple Emanuel and Father Steve dwell on differences. He has offered (left), Temple courses on Judaism to the broader Rice, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Emanuel and community in order to create a better received a 2014 ECHO Award for Father Steve Rice, understanding of the faith. He has their interfaith program "A Priest St. Timothy's ensured that the Temple has participated and a Rabbi..." They also received Episcopal Church in many community activities, such as a a gift of $1,000 which they have Habitat for Humanity. Rabbi Mark was donated to Anthony's Plot. nominated by Dr. Andrew Schneider.

This program is on the third Thursday of

Welcome Courtney Anthony, Director of Education Courtney Anthony is the new Director of Education. She comes from having worked the past four years at Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va. where she has served as the principal for grades 7-12, overseeing a staff and teaching with 250 teens.

She has also served as a teacher at the Cincinnati Reform Jewish High School, in the Isaac M. Wise Temple religious school, and has been on faculty at URJ Camp Harlam, where she co-taught with Rabbi Strauss-Cohn.

The Search committee was composed of

Aaron Cooper, Adam Friedman (chair), Richard Gottlieb, Dawn LaGrone, Beth Mack, Lisa Purcell, Jennifer Rosen, Sid Shapiro, Bobby Stern, and Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn.

Religious School applications are 2014-15 academic year are now available for Preschool through 11th grade. Applications are also being accepted for teachers and high school age volunteers.

Please contact Courtney Anthony, Director of Education, 722-6640 ext. 102 or religiousschool@templemanuel.com.

September 2014 5775/2014 High Holy Days Schedule

Selichot - Saturday, September 20

6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m.

Havdalah and Service, 8:30 p.m.

Selichot Study and Meditation Chicken BBQ Dinner - $10 adults/children $5; RSVP for dinner required

Rosh HaShanah

Wednesday, September 24, 8 p.m. Evening Tefilah Thursday, September 25 9 a.m. Young Children’s Service for infants to kindergarten, Sanctuary 10 a.m. Morning Service, Sanctuary; 10 a.m. Junior Congregation (611 years old), Beit Knesset 5 p.m. Casual Rosh HaShanah bike ride ; 6 p.m. Tashlikh, Salem Lake September 26, 10 a.m. Morning Tefilah and nature walk (off-site) Sunday, September 28 - 11 a.m. Memorial Service, Mt. Sinai Cemetery

The following officers were elected to serve for 2014-15 Richard Gottlieb, President; Felice Brenner, VP – Fundraising (Exec VP); Alan Abrams, VP – House; Lisa Purcell, VP – Education / Ritual; Jeanne Ormsby, VP – Finance / Admin.; Cynthia Silber, Co-Treasurer (payables); Dawn LaGrone, Co-Treasurer (receivables); Vivian Smith, Secretary; Sid Shapiro, Immediate Past President.

Governors (2nd year of 2-year term): Adam

Freidman; Rona Klein, Seth Moskowitz, Nikki Shafer, Herb Spindel.

Governors (New 2-year term): Evan Friedel, Jennifer Grosswald, Eileen Schneider, Phyllis Seiler, Scott Sewell.

Members that completed their terms were thanked for their service: Gail Ballin, Jason Ekstein, Lyle Jaffe, and Jay Shifrin.

Yom Kippur

Friday, October 3, 8 p.m. Kol Nidre Service, Sanctuary Saturday, October 4 9 a.m. Young Children’s Service, Sanctuary 10 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning

Service, Sanctuary 10 a.m. Junior Congregation (611 years old), Beit Knesset Afternoon times are approximate 1 p.m. Afternoon Study, Sanctuary 4 p.m. Afternoon Torah Service, Sanctuary 5 p.m. Yom Kippur Yizkor Service, Sanctuary 5:45 p.m. Neilah; 6:30 p.m.

Havdalah and Break the Fast hosted by Temple Sisterhood Babysitting will be available from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Rosh Hashanah (Thurs., Sept. 25) and Yom Kippur (Sat., Oct. 5).

For our members ages 1 (by Aug. 31 and are walking) up to kindergarten age.

Reservations required: Regina Lobree, rlobree@gmail.com Please contact the office, 336722-6640 for ticket information.

Tzedakah Drive

We will be collecting your full tzedakah box and exchanging them with a new tzedakah box for you to fill this new year!

2014 High Holy Day Food Drive: Wed., Sept. 24 – Sun., Oct. 5. Benefiting local families through Crisis Control Ministry Monetary donations accepted, please designate HHD Food Drive on your check.

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Community

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Looking to meet other Jewish young adults, socialize, volunteer, and have fun?

Then come to these upcoming J Triad events!

J Triad Kickoff Party!

September 6, 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

J Triad has reserved a private room that includes private bowling lanes, a cash bar, pool table, desserts and much more!

It is $10/person. Register online at jtriad.com or you can always pay at the door.

Spare Time Greensboro 5502 Hornaday Rd., Greensboro

J Triad Sukkah Party

J Triad Kickball Team

October 12, time TBD We are in the process of planning a great night in the Sukkah! More details to come, but put the date on your calendar.

Temple Emanuel 1129 Jefferson Rd., Greensboro

Root on the J Triad co-ed kickball team, the Hebrew Nationals: The Chosen Team, in the Greensboro Kickball Fall League. The Hebrew Nationals made it to the semifinals last season! All games take place at Lindley Park. Find the team schedule at www.gsomeetandcompete.com.

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5509-C West Friendly Avenue - Guilford Corporate Park Greensboro, NC 27410-4211 (336) 852-5433 fax (336) 852-4346

GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Greensboro, NC Permit No. 339

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Federation is caring for our community at home and in more than 70 countries around the world.

In Israel, where we gathered three million Jews from all corners of the Earth, today we’re ensuring that everyone can achieve the Israeli dream. From a head start for disadvantaged preschoolers to scholarships for gifted teens and job-skill programs for their parents.

You could say that we encompass the entire global Jewish village. Federation is there supporting Jewish cultural festivals in Bulgaria.

Children’s services in Cuba.

And aiding our elderly in the former Soviet Union.

Wherever there’s a need to rebuild or a longing to reconnect you’ll find Federation.

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