Shalom Greensboro September 2018

SHAL M VOL. 45 • NUMBER 1 • SEPTEMBER 2018 • ELUL 5778 —TISHREI 5779

HIGH HOLIDAYS

GREENSBORO

IN OUR COMMUNITY p2 From the Campaign Trail Meet Our 2019 Campaign Chairs p3

Back to School Bash PJ Library Fun at Country Park p8

A COMMUNITY WHERE YOUR JEWISH LIFE CAN THRIVE.

HAPPENINGS

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SEPTEMBER 2018

HIGH HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE 2018•5779

S U K K O T YOM KIPPUR

RO S H H A S H A N A H

TEMPLE EMANUEL

9: SEPTEMBER 10: SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

11:

14: SEPTEMBER 15:

SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

18: SEPTEMBER 19:

SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

6:00 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

7:00 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

6:00 p.m.

F irst Day Rosh Hashanah 8:30 a.m.

Young Adults Blessing Babysitting 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mevuar Service 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Service 10:30 a.m.

Tot/Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Tashlich 5:00 p.m.

Walkers leave from BD at 4:40 p.m.

Mincha - @ Beth David 6:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah Services

9:30 a.m.

Rosh Hashanah Family Service Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Rosh Hashanah High School Service

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Second Day Rosh Hashanah 8:30 a.m.

Baby Blessing Babysitting 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Service 10:30 a.m.

Rosh Hashanah Services

Kabbalat Shabbat

Interactive Children’s program begins at 10:00 a.m.

Morning services will be followed by a Rosh Hashanah lunch.

All are welcome.

Membership and tickets not required.

9:30 a.m.

Interactive Children’s program begins at 10:00 a.m.

Morning services will be followed by a Rosh Hashanah lunch. All are welcome.

Membership and tickets not required.

23: SEPTEMBER 24: SEPTEMBER 25: SEPTEMBER

MONDAY

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY

30:

T ickets are required for Temple Emanuel’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services. They are mailed out to all Temple members approximately 30 days before. If you are new to the area, or if you are interested in guest tickets for non-Jewish family members, significant others and/or out of town visitors, please call the Temple office at 336-292-7899. A suggested donation of $50 per guest tickets is requested.

Shabbat Shuvah Services

5:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

(and Board Installation)

Shabbat Shuvah Services

9:30 a.m.

Shabbat Shuvah Services

10:00 a.m.

Holiday/Shabbat Services followed by a Kiddush luncheon.

Kol Nidre Service Mevuar Service

6:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

Kol Nidre Service

6:45 p.m.

Kol Nidre (Erev Yom Kippur) Service

8:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur Services Babysitting 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mevuar Service Children’s Service Yizkor After Haftarah Ask the Rabbi Mincha/Neila Havdalah

9:00 a.m.

Yom Kippur Morning Services

10:00 a.m.

Yom Kippur Morning Service Yom Kippur High School Service

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Yom Kippur Congregants Hour Yom Kippur Study Sessions Yom Kippur Family Service Yom Kippur Healing Service Yom Kippur Afternoon Service Yom Kippur Memorial/ Yizkor Yom Kippur Concluding/ Neilah Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast

1:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

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

Mincha & Neilah (“Closing of the Gates”) End of Fast 6:15 -7:59 p.m.

All are welcome.

Membership and tickets not required.

T ickets are required for Beth David’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services. Please call the office at 336-294-0007 for more information.

SUNDAY

(High School students will join the main service at ~11:30 a.m.)

(High School students will join the main service at ~11:30 a.m.)

(reservations required)

Mincha Sukkot Opening Dinner

5:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Sukkot Services Mincha

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

Holiday Services followed by Kiddush lunch 10:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Holiday Services followed by Kiddush lunch 10:00 a.m.

Pizza in the Hut

5:45 p.m.

Shemini Atzeret Hakafot

Yizkor Service at Greene Street

5:45 p.m.

Holiday Services Mincha Havdalah Game Night

for Young Professionals

Shemini Atzeret

5:45 p.m.

Sukkot Dinner under the stars

6:30 p.m.

RSVP required To RSVP Call 336.617.8120 or visit ChabadGreensboro.com.

7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Sukkah Decorating Party Sukkah Service & Picnic Dinner

4:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

B’nai Israel Synagogue High Holiday Schedule, continued on page 12

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From the Campaign Trail: Meet the 2019 Campaign Chairs

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

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UPCOMING MISSIONS MISSION TO NYC: October 28-30, 2018

Many of you don’t know me, but those that do know that I’m very excitable and love an adventure.

As I’m sitting down to write this, I’m also packing for a trip to Colorado where I’ll run in a 50-mile trail race through the mountains at over 10,000 feet.

While I’ve done my best to train for this adventure, nothing can prepare me for the altitude, the elevation changes, or just putting my legs and mind through 12+ hours of continuous effort. I have no idea what to expect, and if I’m honest with Raffi Simel myself, I’m not sure I’ll make it across the The finish line in one piece. Needless to say, I’m really nervous. More than nervous, Greensboro though, I’m excited. I’m excited because I Jewish have an opportunity to give it my all and community is run. I’m excited because I know that I’ll enjoy all the ups and downs of the journey, one of the most because I have family cheering me on from loving, supportive the sidelines, and because I know that I’ll communities I’ve have a friend running alongside me.

I may not have realized it then, but I was ever known. given this same opportunity when I was asked to Co-Chair the 2019 Campaign.

While I don’t know the outcome of the Campaign just yet either, I do know that I’ll share all the same excitements. The Greensboro Jewish community is one of the most loving, supportive communities I’ve ever known - Jewish or otherwise - and our outsized cheers for our communal family are felt all over the world. I know, too, that I have a great partner to give it my all and run with this coming year.

I don’t pretend to know what your adventures are, but I hope you see a little bit of yourself in mine. I hope, too, that you’ll share with us what excites you so we’re able to cheer you on in all of your great adventures.

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с новым годом Frohes neues Jahr

“Greensboro is a great Jewish community.” We in Greensboro are fortunate enough to hear this all the time. So often, in fact, that perhaps sometimes we take for granted what that means. When I moved here from New York 26 years ago, I did not know what to expect from this little Southern town. I grew up in Roslyn, Long Island, a place in which it is hard to walk into any restaurant, store or business without encountering another Jewish person. My public high school’s graduating class was easily over 80% Erica Procton Jewish. Needless to say, growing up, I never felt like an outsider in any significant way.

Being part of Fast forward to adulthood and my Greensboro’s move to Greensboro where it became Jewish community immediately obvious I wasn’t in New York is being part of anymore. My mother’s favorite question for many years was always, “How many Jews something much are there in Greensboro anyway?” bigger than My answer was and is that in Greensboro ourselves. it is not the number of Jews that live here that matters as much as the strength of that number. The founding families left a strong foundation of Jewish philanthropy of which the Federation has long been a beneficiary. Fortunately, many other Jewish families who have made Greensboro their home over the years have also been generous supporters of the Federation and Greensboro’s other Jewish organizations. And the result is the great Jewish community in which we find ourselves today. Our small but mighty group can boast of three houses of worship, two institutions of Jewish learning, a support system for those in need and a well-cared for Hebrew cemetery. We give generously to support not only at home, but also for Jews all around the world with everything from daily needs to emergency relief.

But it is not only our outsized financial support that makes us special; it is the connection we feel with each other which is not easily quantified, nor should it be underestimated. While I may have lived in towns with larger Jewish populations, I have never lived in a place where I have had the same sense of connection to the others living there. I am tremendously proud of our community and feel a strong sense of friendship with so many. Not only does our little community support each other, we support other Jews throughout the world with a generosity that far exceeds our number.

I agreed to co-chair this year’s annual campaign to do what I can to give back to the community that welcomed me and to ensure it survives to welcome and grow the generations to come. Because, being part of Greensboro’s Jewish community is being part of something much bigger than ourselves.

bonne année

Feliz Año Nuevo

SHANA TOVA

HAPPY

NEW YEAR

Sretna Nova Godina

Gelukkig Nieuwjaar ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος

Felice Anno Nuovo

JWRP MOMENTUM TRIP TO ISRAEL November 12-19, 2018 (this trip is full) GFLI MISSION TO CUBA January 18-21, 2019 (this trip is full) INTERFAITH STUDY MISSION TO ISRAEL: March 3-15, 2019

Now is the time, when new year’s blessings and wishes pour out from every branch of our worldwide family. Your gift to Federation helps to fulfill those wishes — making an important difference in Jewish lives across town and across the globe.

Help make it a sweeter new year for our entire community.

Please give today.

STUDY MISSION TO BERLIN, GERMANY: September 16-22, 2019 For more information, contact Dianne Hines at (336) 852-5433 x233

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Executive Director’s Column

By Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding and Brian Ross, Campaign Chairs 2018 Earlier this summer, while in New York, I opened my LYFT app on my phone and requested a driver. Yuriy answered my request and 10 minutes later, he was driving down the street to pick me up. It was hard to miss his heavy Russian accent and I immediately thought… I wonder Marilyn Forman from where in the FSU was he from?

Chandler So along the route, we chatted about his “real” job as a commercial realtor and sometimes residential realtor for his family members.

First, we established that we both lived or had lived in North Carolina. He shared that had served in the U.S. Army Special Forces Unit at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville. “You know, they are very conservative there. Is that where you live?”

I asked him where in the Former Soviet Union he was from. “Tashkent”. “Oh, I know Tashkent.”

I responded. “How?” “We resettled a family or two from there many years ago.” “Who is we?” he asked. I work for a non-profit organization in North Carolina. “Oh, which one? Don’t worry, the odds are great that we won’t ever see one another again, you

By Marilyn Forman Chandler, Executive Director

can share anything at all with me.” Hah! “I work for the Greensboro Jewish Federation.” He immediately responded: “You resettled Jews from the Former Soviet Union in North Carolina? How many?” And so it went for the remainder of the ride. At some point, he looked at me in his rear view mirror and said “So I have to say thank you!

You were responsible for bringing my family We reach across to this country. We are our desks here in forever indebted to you!”

Greensboro Needless to say, I and we reach started to tear up. Even in a LYFT automobile in across the oceans New York, our Federation to offer assistance tentacles reach far and to Jews in need. wide. For me, it was a blessing in a LYFT with a driver who had at first been a stranger and by the time I departed his car, we could have been kissing cousins. It’s what we Jews do. It’s what our Federation does. We reach across our desks here in Greensboro and we reach across the oceans to offer assistance to Jews in need.

Wishing you and your family and our families across the globe a L’Shana Tova!

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SEPTEMBER 2018

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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

JEWS AND

BREWS OPEN TO ALL WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 6-8 P.M. AT

2003 YANCEYVILLE GREENSBORO, NC

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Seeking Creative and Philanthropic Women who Want to HAVE FUN! Join the new Women’s Philanthropy Collective. Help create a strong, inclusive community of women who understand our local, national and overseas Jewish community needs and the impact of their Federation gifts. Support the Women’s Philanthropy Campaign with fun events like ‘Jews & Brews’, a Women’s Mission Trip, ‘Latkes, Babkas and Vodkas’, the Telethon and more.

The WPC is looking to launch your innovative, social and educational fundraising activities. Are you interested in a round table discussion on local or Israeli politics, a winery tour, or a Passover cooking event? Let’s get together and make it happen. Use your talents to create community and invest in meaningful change. All you need to participate is a minimum campaign gift of $18 and the desire to be involved. Make new friends and be a part of this exciting and impactful collective.

Please contact Dana Schleien, Women’s Philanthropy Chair at dschleien4@gmail.com, or leave your information with Emily Gray at the Federation (336) 852-5433 x237 to connect to this collective. JOIN IN THE FUN!

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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 Shalom Greensboro is a publication of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, 5509-C West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410-4211.

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Susan Gutterman and Board Chair, Freddy Robinson recently visited our affiliate B’nai Israel in Wilmington.

Bruce Moskowitz, Susan Gutterman, Freddy Robinson, Barry Weiss, B’nai Israel Board Chair, Joanna Puritz, Board Secretary, Murray Sherman

Congratulations to Alondra Ruiz, the first scholarship recipient of the Rina Sky Wolfgang Memorial Scholarship.

Alondra will attend UNC Chapel Hill this fall to study Biology. She hopes to become a physician’s assistant in the future.

Poetry Reading by Muriel Hoff Residents and guests at Abbotswood in Greensboro were treated to a lovely poetry reading by poet Muriel Hoff in August. Muriel is a recognized published poetry writer who read excerpts from her books, Waterfall of Love and Chosen to Channel.

Susan Gutterman visited our Cheyenne, Wyoming affiliate. Steve Borin and Jason Bloomberg are pictured in front of one of the magnificent stained glass windows at Mt. Sinai Synagogue & Congregation.

We are pleased to present the 2018 - 2019 Lawrence M. Cohen Scholarship Fund winner.

Toby Julia Ray is a 13-year old 8th grade student at B’nai Shalom Day School. Outside of school she enjoys singing, drawing, and hanging out with her friends.

Someday Toby hopes to have a career in the Visual Arts.

Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro July — August 2018 IN MEMORY Rina Sky Wolfgang Memorial Scholarship Fund By: Deborah Schoenhoff, MD In memory of Rina Sky Wolfgang We apologize if we have overlooked anyone’s contribution. Please contact the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro at 336-852-0099, and we will make sure to include you in the next issue. Thank you.

Cindy Hoff, Stephen Hoff, Muriel Hoff (seated), Martin Svensson, Susan Gutterman, Marlene Baruch, Maryann Kingsmill

Donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro to honor a Special Occasion, as a Get Well Wish, In Memory of, or In Honor of a friend or loved one.

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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

SEPTEMBER 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 Elon University Romeo Club

In Honor:

Of: Outgoing Board members: Frank Brenner, Robert Goldstein, Marc Isaacson, Andrew Schneider From: Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Of: Outgoing Board members: Donna Cohen, Cheryl David, Scott Feldman, Jeffrey Friedman, Neil Lutins, Paul Mengert, Ellen Samet, Joyce Shuman, Alexander Troy From: Greensboro Jewish Federation Of: Donna Cohen for her

leadership of JFS From: Sue and Gary Simmons Of: Katy Claussen From: Cathleen Kaplan

In Memory:

Of: Jerry Swartzberg From: Judy Hyman Steve Shavitz and Judy Frederick Of: Naomi Kaplan From: Judy Hyman and Richard Rosen Sharon and Barry Kaiser Steve Shavitz and Judy Frederick David Weiner

Shelly Weiner Of: Philip Segal, III From: Steve Shavitz and Judy Frederick

Food Pantry In Honor:

Of: Outgoing Board members: Michele Gordon, Paula Katz, Scott Milman From: Jewish Family Services

In Memory:

Of: Pauline Frisch From: Susan and David Gutterman Of: Josh Bailin’s mother From: Susan and David Gutterman Of: Janice Boyette From: Susan and David Gutterman We apologize if we have missed anyone’s contribution. Please call Jewish Family Services at 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.

JFS Food Pantry Makes a Difference During 2018, the JFS Food Pantry supplied over 14,696 pounds of donated food to families in need who utilize this service.

Over the summer the food panty remained a busy place. With 130 families using this service and a large number of volunteers engaged in donating, weighing, sorting, shelving, and organizing, there was barely a time when there was not ongoing activity in that area of the building.

Most notably, in July there was a well-attended Children and Family Food Pantry program run by Jenny Schultz, JFS Children and Family Program Specialist, with assistance from David Frazier, JFS Volunteer Coordinator. Thirty-five participants from elementary school age to senior citizens worked together to prepare the pantry for food recipients.

In August, JFS hosted a group of Elon Law School students for an afternoon of volunteer community service by working in the pantry. Thank you to Dr. David Levine of Elon Law School who helped make the connection.

Finally, on Sunday, August 12, Betsy Gamburg, JFS Director, led the Special Needs Youth Group along with other adults and children from our community to ‘Out of the Garden’ where, working together, they prepared weekend food bags for families in need.

One other important aspect of the food pantry is the work that Jessica Wisniewski, Manager of Finance and Operations at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, has been doing. Jessica is involved in the Greensboro Federation Leadership Institute (GFLI) and is serving as a fellow from this program at JFS. She has been attending the Greensboro Community Food Task Force meetings where her focus is on learning about resources in Greensboro related to food, developing additional ideas to increase community involvement in this work, and helping to educate the community.

Many thanks to everyone.

First year law students at Elon Law School did their community service project in the JFS food pantry.

Volunteers at Out of the Garden did a mitzvah on August 12.

Young people and families joined together to help at Out of the Garden to pack food for families in need.

CAREGIVER Support Group Wednesday, September 5 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (and ongoing first Wednesday of every month) Call Deborah Frisco, MSW, LCSW at (336) 852-4829 x226 or email dfrisco@shalomgreensboro.org for more information

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JFS Offers Trips for Seniors Matinee at Barn Dinner Theatre on October 16 Seniors in the community have been asking for more trips and outings, and JFS is happy to announce that plans for two trips this year have been made. The agency’s goals are to provide opportunities for older adults to continue to be active and to enhance a sense of community among this group. JFS is also committed to subsidizing the trips so they are affordable for all. Suggestions for where to go and what to do are most welcome.

This past spring, the first outing was held at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, followed by lunch at Five Points restaurant in Winston-Salem. Thirty adults had comfortable bus transportation and enjoyed a tour through the museum and the lunch after.

The next trip is scheduled for October 16 and will feature a matinee performance of Steel Magnolias at the Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro. Bus transportation and lunch prior to the performance are included for the price of $30 per person. For more details and to register, contact David Frazer (336) 852-4829 x227 or email dfrazier@ shalomgreensboro.org or register online at www.shalomgreensboro.org. It is not too soon to reserve your spot.

JFS staff looks forward to seeing you at the theatre and joining us for future trips.

Chai Notes at Well•Spring

JFS Chai Notes worked with Erica Aronson to bring the Israel Scouts to Well-Spring for a program of Israeli music and dance.

Mimi Levin enjoyed a moment with one of the performers.

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Thanks to Our JFS Volunteers and Donors We thank the following volunteers and donors who over the past year have added immeasurably to so many lives in so many ways and set a standard of excellence for our community.

Abbotswood Elaine Abrams Marion Adams James Adelman Galina Akhumova Alamance Dermatology American Hebrew Academy Anonymous Donor Meredith Arkin Larry Arnold Jill and Richard Auslander Buffy and Nadav Avital Helene and Boaz Avraham-Katz Arlene and Alan Bardy Marlene and Gene Baruch Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon Doug and Tara Benson June Bergstein Peggy and Nat Bernstein Beth David Synagogue Beth David Synagogue Food Bank Blood Drive Volunteers BJH Foundation for Senior Services B’nai Shalom Day School Students Richard Bober Fran and Steve Bombart Beverly and Larry Brenowitz Zelda and George Breslow Gail and Charles Bretan Lee Bretan Lacie and Clay Burton Lina Carvajal Laura and Eric Chabrow Marilyn and Robert Chandler “Christmas at Cone Health” Volunteers Katy and Geoffrey Claussen Lynne and Gerald Clawson Selma Clein Coco’s Corner Donna Cohen Irene and Irving Cohen Maxine and Harvey Colchamiro Jenni Currier Wendee, Ivan and Alexa Cutler Law Offices of Cheryl David Annette and Derek Davis Sarah Detrano Sherry Dickstein Elon University Enterprise Holdings Foundation Diane and Robert Falkowitz Janis and Andy Fields Elizabeth and Abram Fishbeyn Ellen and Gary Fischer Food Pantry Volunteers David Frazier Judy Frederick

Jeffrey Freidman Michele Haber and Martin Friedman Friendly Visitors Betsy Gamburg and Rabbi Philip Cohen Joan Ganz Tammie, David, Lizzie, Noah and Sam Geier Ruth and Sy Geier Elaine Germain Amy and Todd Gers Mary Gerstner Claire Gesualdi Melody and David Glick Phyllis Goldman Tyron and Yael Ariel-Goldschmidt Frannie Goodman Michele Gordon Ann Gottman Susan and Daniel Gottsegen Karen and Joshua Gould Sandra and Kenneth Greene Greensboro Jewish Federation Susan and David Gutterman Rabbi Fred and Nancy Guttman David Haber Bernice and Zev Harel Rabbi Eliezer Havivi Sharon Hayden Marion and Robert Heimberg Joel Heller Don Henza Marcia and Les Hermelin Muriel Hoff Ruth and Joshua Hoffman Sara Lynch Hoffman Holiday Gift Bags Volunteers Ellen and Jim Holmes Janice and Stephen Hyman Judy Hyman Marc Isaacson Albert Jacobson Jewish Educational Loan Fund Jewish Family Services Board Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Paula Justice Fern and Sanford Kahn Jenny and Brian Kaiser Sharon and Barry Kaiser Cathleen Kaplan Naomi and Stuart Kaplan Esther Leise and William Kastern Jeff Katz and Ila Rosenthal Paula Katz Cheryl and Stuart Kersky Sue and Jimmy Klau Donna, Bob and Robin Klein Rabbi Andrew Koren Audrey Krakovitz Judy and Jack Kriegsman

Eddie Krusch Steve Landau Linda Lande Lisa Lasovsky Gail and Eugene LeBauer Merrianne Leff Simara and Tomas Levi Ellen and Bob Levin David Levine Leon Levine Foundation Cathy Levinson Pat and Peter Levitin Jan Levy Paul Lieb Simone and Joel Liebling Dani and Ryan Luft Michelle and Jim Lunney Mailings Volunteers Sarah Malino Andrew Mbuvi Natalie Mapou Elise Margol Jill Masters Lois and Howard Mezer Mark Miller Shari Miller Scott Milman Victoria and Ronald Milstein Mitzvah Day Committee Mitzvah Day Donors Mitzvah Day Sponsors Mitzvah Day Volunteers Anne Naude Samuel Neerman Sarah and Patrick Neff Jane Nichols Operation Bed Roll Volunteers Caroline Panzer Stacey and Phil Papier Gail Parish Empy Perez Jason Pikler Family PNC Foundation Laura Pollak Charles Popper Eleanor Procton Madeline Reed Romeo Club Erin and Keith Rosen Richard Rosen Vivian Rosen Jeanette Rosenbaum Jane Rosen-Grandon Susan Ross Judi Rossabi Gennadiy Rubin Taira and Gregory Saksonsky Ellen and Leonard Samet Sara Lee and Paul Saperstein Stephanie Benson and Robert Savino Dana and Stuart Schleien Jamie Schleuning

Sharon Segall Diane and Stanley Sehler Senior Holiday Gift Bag Donors and Volunteers Senior Luncheon Volunteers Denise Shanahan Bob Shar Phyllis Shavitz Steve Shavitz Joyce and Robert Shuman Susan and Fred Siegel Philip Silver Janie Silvers Howard Silverstein Susan and Gary Simmons Len Simons A Simple Gesture Lennie Singer Michele Slaine Joyce and Larry Slakter Alina and Christopher Spaulding Mack Sperling St. Barnabus Episcopal Church Joann and Robert Steele Dan Stein Kathryn and Joseph Stern William A. Stern Foundation Patti and Ken Stiles Vicki and Larry Strasser Polly and Richard Strasser Annie Summer Danielle Swick Ekaterina and Matthew Tabin Teen Volunteers Barbara and Stuart Teichman Temple Emanuel Temple Emanuel Chevra Torah Class Temple Emanuel Friendship Circle Temple Emanuel Mitzvah Garden Tammi and Kevin Thurm Sylvia Torchinsky David Utkin Charlotte Van Schaack Louise Van Schaack Melanie and Kevin Vaughan Rachel Villalba Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Volunteers Linda and Jerry Wearb Marianna Weaver Susan Weichsel David Weiner Shelly Weiner Helene Weinstein Adele and Robert Weinstein Weisberger Family Designated Fund Well Spring Gail White Lynn Zimmerman

We apologize if we have missed anyone. Please call Jewish Family Services at (336) 852-4829 x222 if we missed you and we will include you in the next issue.

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BACK to SCHOOL

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BASH

SEPTEMBER 2018

Face painting, cupcake decorating and music were only part of the fun on Sunday, August 12, as dozens of children and their parents participated in a ‘Back to School Bash,’ which was held at Country Park in Greensboro.

Children of all ages enjoyed the festivities as parents mingled and got to know one another. Families brought school supplies to donate to BackPack Beginnings, and children participated in a book swap; getting to swap a gently used PJ book with a friend.

Attendees were surprised with a special Shofar blowing from Chabad Rabbi Yosef Plotkin to help welcome in the new year. The Rosh Hashanah holiday begins Sunday, September 9 at sundown.

PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, is made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. PJ PJ Library Library Greensboro is a partnership between the welcomes all Greensboro Jewish Federation Jewish families, and B’nai Shalom Day School. no matter your We thank Mimi Levin for her generous gift, which helps background, make this program possible. observance Families with kids ages 6 level or family months through 8 years old with Judaism as part of their structure. lives, are welcome to sign up to receive free monthly books, along with other enriching opportunities. PJ Our Way, for children ages 9-11 years old, is completely managed and funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, no matter your background, observance level or family structure.

“The goal of PJ Library is to provide low barrier engagement opportunities for families to socialize no matter where they are on their Jewish journey,” said Carly Dunno, Outreach and Engagement Manager for the Greensboro Jewish Federation.

“This was the first of many events that we are planning for families in our community, in the upcoming year, as we move forward to expand our engagement,” said Ashley Garcia, Director of Admissions and Marketing, B’nai Shalom Day School.

To sign up for PJ Library or learn more, contact Carly at (336) 852-5433 x243.

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High Holiday Message from Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon: My goal, and the goal of the Beth David High Holiday daveners and Religious Life Committee, is to make worship on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur better each year.

The High Holiday liturgy contains some of our most powerful ideas and poetry that can inspire us to live better lives, full of meaning and connection. I enjoy many of the traditions of these days, especially the brisket. But it is the yearly promise of feeling closer to God, community, family and ultimately myself, that brings me back with an open heart full of anticipation year after year.

Experience High Holidays at Beth David! We will offer our traditional service and a new alternative service, called Mevuar. Find out more on our website: www.bethdavidsynagogue.org

What’s Happening During High Holiday Services: Traditional Service: Mevuar Service: Children’s Service: Toddler & Parent Service: st th  Traditional ruach-filled  Abbreviated content  1 - 7 Grade  Age appropriate service  Led by Cantor Katy Claussen  New and energized  Interactive  Led by Rabbi Joshua  (Re)connect to High Holiday  Engaging and interactive  Lively  Shofar Idol competition  Story telling Ben-Gideon services  Davening by Jeffrey Spitzer &  Learn melodies, liturgy and  Exploration of holiday  Singing Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon choreography of the day themes Babysitting will be available!  Emphasis on communal singing and participation

For more information, including how to get tickets, contact the synagogue!

336-294-0007 or info@bdgso.org

Dedicated in memory of Carl Freyer, z”l by the Freyer Family Foundation

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FEDERATION

New Faces

at Federation and Foundation

Carly Dunno

Carly Hertz Dunno, Outreach and Engagement Manager for GJF Carly was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She received her B.S. in Environmental Pre-Law from Ohio University in 2003; and in 2006 earned a M.A. in Geography with a Concentration in Urban Planning and Economic Development from UNCG; and completed her Doctorate in Geography in 2011. Carly and her husband Jeff are members of Temple Emanuel and have two daughters who attend B’nai Shalom Day School.

Beth Dyson, Office Assistant for GJF Beth is the Federation’s primary receptionist and liaison with our property manager and all subcontractors. Her background is in customer service and office management. She has a B.A. from UNCW and is married with two sons.

Beth Dyson Dena Kovach, Design Editor/Creative Visuals Coordinator for GJF Dena has produced the last few issues of Shalom Greensboro newspaper and will be instrumental in developing the new magazine format, which will roll out in January, 2019. Dena is married and has three children, including twin boys.

Dena Kovach

Marty Svensson

Martin “Marty” Svensson, Financial Administrator for the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Marty has a background in hospitality and property management accounting and finance. He has worked for Hilton International, Radisson, Crowne Plaza hotels, as well as, a private dining club in Washington, DC as a Controller. Marty is the author of “Lennart’s Place” and “Marty’s Dogs of Florida” food blogs.

Shira Snyder, Marketing Intern for the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Shira is a Junior at UNCG and will be working on various marketing initiatives for the Foundation, including a new website. She successfully completed the Campus Greensboro Fellowship this summer.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

Strategic Planning Process Update In the fall of 2017, the Greensboro Jewish Federation embarked on a process to ensure that our Federation and our community will be a place where Jewish life thrives in all its various forms and religious practices well into the future.

We recognize we are a diverse group and the Federation strives to be a place where all Jews find their niche. These Strategic Opportunities were developed by a Strategic Planning Task Force chaired by Federation President Sue Simmons in consultation with our consultants, the Belenky Group.

The Task Force was intentionally representative of the diverse demographics and opinions in our community. The result of that work is based on past documentation of former strategic plans, over 30 stakeholder interviews and the work of the Task Force to envision our thriving community for many years to come.

The Task Force identified six strategic opportunities and created goals and timelines to operationalize these opportunities, realizing that we live in a changing world. This document will be a roadmap for work plans for staff, volunteers and Board members acknowledging tactics may change along the way, to achieve the goals set out which align with our mission and our vision for our future.

The final plan, which is a living, breathing document and the progress we’ve made so far, can be found online at www.shalomgreensboro.org/ about-us/strategic-planning-process. There will also be quarterly updates of the progress made.

If you have any questions, please contact Marilyn Forman Chandler (336) 852-5433 x236.

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: Of: Philip Segal III, z”l From: Jeffrey and Laura Friedman

Fresh Market Announces Fresh Kosher Meats in Greensboro Stores Beginning September 2 Just in time for the High Holidays, Fresh Market has announced that fresh kosher meats will be in both Greensboro store locations beginning Sunday, September 2. This is great news for the Greensboro Jewish community!

The Fresh Market locations in Greensboro are 1560 Highwoods Boulevard and 3712 Lawndale Drive.

Fresh Kosher Items Include: A & H Salami - 14 Oz •A & H Franks Beef R/F No Nitrate • Alle - T/P - Pepper Steak • Alle - T/P - Ground Beef-80% • 8Pc Cut-Up Chicken • Boneless Chicken Breasts • Whole Broiler Chicken • Beef Brisket Flat Cut

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Beth David Synagogue

COMMUNITY Your Future ...

Beth David Welcomes New Director of Education Jason Cathcart, Director of Education, joined the Beth David staff this summer. Jason has over 20 years of experience in Jewish Education and synagogue programming, including Anshai Torah (Plano, TX), Temple Israel (Charlotte NC), and B’nai Zion (Chattanooga, TN). Jason has a Master in Arts in Jewish Education from the Davidson School of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.

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New Beth David Youth Learning Opportunities This year, Beth David is offering its primary educational programs on Shabbat morning and Wednesday afternoon. Shabbat Shelanu (Saturday morning Shabbat) will feature a lively Jr. Congregation service, engaging Shabbat program, mentoring, snacks, prizes and more.

Wednesday School will feature Hebrew language, Jewish holidays, Israel, G-d and stories from the Torah in a group learning atmosphere. The goal is to ensure children are constantly learning, finding deeper understanding of Judaism and being challenged.

The new Hebrew learning will connect at home through the use of technology.

Other programs in planning stages include: Tot Shabbat for younger children and their families, family education opportunities, social events and more. The focus of these programs is to build a warm and engaged Jewish community.

For more information about Beth David’s exciting youth opportunities, please contact Jason Cathcart, Director of Education, jason@bdgso.org, or call (336) 235-7731.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

BJH Foundation

HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE

Greensboro Jewish Family Services Chai Notes program (a BJH Foundation grant recipient) hosted students from the Eastern Music Festival who performed an afternoon concert at the Greensboro Jewish Federation this summer.

Music is a vital component in the aging process. Many studies have been written on the benefit of music on the mind, body and spirit. It improves the aging process in many ways including; slowing the heart rate, improving memory recall, reducing stress and anxiety, managing pain, creativity, as well as a number of other benefits.

The use of music therapy in the Chai Notes program is enjoyed by many older adults. Although this particular performance was not specifically intended to be a music therapy session, it was not hard to reap some of the same benefits. Music lifts the spirit, brings smiles and movement to many when it is not anticipated.

It should be noted that positive results are also found when including adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in music therapy programs. Long term memory remains active and familiar music has been shown to help calm the adult, including times when bathing, dressing and eating.

BJH Foundation funds programs helping improve lives of Jewish adults while connecting people with needed services. Grants awarded throughout North and South Carolina help Jewish adults, some with varying degrees of mental and or physical health issues.

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

SUKKOT

Greensboro Jewish Family Services Hosts the Eastern Music Festival

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Erev Rosh Hashanah 8:00 p.m. followed by a Festive Oneg F irst Day Rosh Hashanah Tashlikh at Sue Silver’s House Evening Service

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Second Day Rosh Hashanah

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Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. at High Point Hebrew Cemetery

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Yom Kippur Services 9:00 a.m. (all times approximate) Torah Service 9:45 a.m.

Sermon 10:45 a.m.

Martyrology Service 11:00 a.m.

Yizkor Service 11:30 a.m.

Musaf Service 12:00 noon Minhah Service 5:00 p.m.

Avodah Service 5:30 p.m.

Petichat Ne’ilah Service 6:30 p.m.

Havdalah 7:30 p.m.

“Break-the-Fast” 7:45 p.m.

Decorate the Sukkah 10:00 a.m.

Sukkot Service 7:00 p.m.

Pizza in the Hut

JTriad Cheer on Hebrew Nationals

Kickball, then drinks Latham Park, 905 Cridland Road, Greensboro Wednesday, September 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Brunch at Printworks Bistro

Printworks Bistro • Sunday, September 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Game Night in the Sukkah

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Beth David Synagogue • Tuesday, September 25, 7:45 - 9:45p.m.

Dixie Classic Fair • Tuesday, October 2 For more details and to stay updated on all events, visit JTriad.com or join the JTriad Facebook Group.

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COMMUNITY

B’nai Shalom Day School

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B’nai Shalom Reaches Highest Enrollment in Nearly a Decade B’nai Shalom is growing!

Greensboro’s Jewish day school started the 2018-2019 school year with the highest enrollment since the recession in the late 2000’s.

With over 130 students and 11 new faculty members, the school has new students in almost every single grade. From life-long Greensboro residents to newly relocated families from Israel, New York and more, B’nai Shalom’s student population continues to diversify.

B’nai Shalom is thrilled to welcome new teachers in all parts of the school. From the ever-growing preschool to specials such as music and P.E., and Jewish life coordinators, B’nai is bringing in the best academic talent for its students.

Along with the growth of the student and faculty population is the continued growth of B’nai Shalom’s academic program. This year, the experiential learning and project-based learning, cultivated in the Fab Lab and through social justice projects, is meticulously interwoven into the daily curriculum. BSDS’s staff worked throughout the summer to ensure Jewish life, experiential and project-based learning, and general studies are neatly tied together each day.

For more information on B’nai Shalom’s preschool, lower or upper school, please contact Ashley Garcia at agarcia@bnai-shalom.org or call (336) 855-5091.

Camp Gan Israel Hosts Overnight Adventure for Campers They may live nearly 200 miles away, but their enthusiasm for Judaism made them into instant friends.

This summer, the campers at CGI (Camp Gan Israel) Greensboro, hosted an overnight adventure for fellow campers from three CGI’s in North and South Carolina: Ballantyne, Columbia & Greenville. Within moments of meeting, the children were singing, cheering, and outdoing each other with their infectious CGI spirit.

The experience began with a grand scavenger hunt at beautiful Lake Hickory, and dinner was then enjoyed while cruising down the river, singing and socializing with 50 new and old CGI friends. The exciting overnight adventure was followed by a lavish breakfast and hike, and the children bid farewell to their new friends amidst promises to keep in touch.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

American Hebrew Academy

Membership Granted to American International Recruitment Council The American Hebrew Academy’s high standards for academic excellence and international best practices have been recognized by the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) through the granting of institutional membership in 2018.

The AIRC is designated by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as a Standards Development Organization (SDO) which establishes internationally recognized quality standards for educational institutions.

The mission of the AIRC is to safeguard the interests of both international students and enrolling institutions through the promotion of ethical, standards-based international recruitment strategies. Such standards are used successfully by a range of associations concerned with the intersection of business and professional practice. The AIRC and the American Hebrew Academy share the belief that international students considering a U.S. education make an investment not only in their future but also in the future of U.S interests when they return home, build new business and diplomatic partnerships or seek U.S. citizenship.

As the Academy celebrates its 18th anniversary, they are proud to have been granted membership in the AIRC providing even greater confidence to international families, agents, consultants and partner schools around the world, about the institution.

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MazalWake Returns to Greensboro Led by Gail Bretan, Ph.D., Program Director for Jewish Life at Wake Forest University, students from the WFU Hillel toured the Greensboro Jewish Federation in August. The students had a vegetarian lunch at Federation and enjoyed presentations from Jewish Family Services Director Betsy Gamburg and David Frazier, Volunteer Coordinator.

The students also learned about opportunities available in Greensboro from Federation staffers Judi Rossabi and Carly Dunno.

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Temple Emanuel

L’shanah tovah from Temple Emanuel’s Rabbis, Staff and Board Jewish tradition has many names for the start of the New Year. The best known is Rosh HaShanah meaning “the start of the year.” But there are many other ways to refer to the first of Tishrei on the Hebrew calendar. At times, it is called Yom HaDin or “the Day of Judgement;” other times it is called Yom HaZikaron, or the “Day of Remembrance.”

The Biblical book of Numbers refers to the start of the New Year as Yom Truah. That word Truah may sound familiar. It is one of the three patterns that is sounded on the shofar at this time of the year. Made up of nine small blasts, it follows the tekiah and shevarim which are made up of one and three blasts respectively. These sounds fill Temple Emanuel and synagogues around the world as all trumpet in this and every year.

The word Truah in Hebrew is made up of five letters: tav, reish, vav, ayin, and hey. The word Torah is nearly spelled the same way. Its four letters are tav, vav, reish, and hey.

This should come as no surprise because the way that these words are written and spoken are pretty similar, even if one does not know Hebrew at all. Yes, the letters are in a different order and the words mean different things, but the overlap is there.

So, what can be learned from this?

Perhaps the sounds of Rosh HaShanah are calling people to engage with the story of the Jewish people. From the moment one hears the Truah, one can ask: “How will we use this year to connect with Torah? How will we serve our greater community this year? How can we be better people in the world?”

As Temple Emanuel marks its 110th year of sounding the shofar, we send blessings for a year filled with sweet sounds and meaningful Torah to the entire Greensboro Jewish Community. Our doors are open and we hope to welcome you all to 5779.

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