Shalom greensboro april 2014

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Vol. 39, no. 8 - aPrIl 2014, nISan-IYar 5774

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

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Page 2 Expand Your Passover Menu Page 8 Tribefest 2014 Page 9 National Campaign Chair visits Greensboro

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Federation

April 2014

Commemoration of the Holocaust Erev Yom Hashoah

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Sunday, April 27 - 27 Nisan 5774 7:00 p.m., Beth David Synagogue

olocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Hashoah, is observed worldwide beginning at sundown. As a community, we will memorialize with a service the six million Jews and five million non-Jews who perished in the Holocaust.

This year’s program will feature Greensboro newcomer, Dr. Zev Harel, who will tell his story of survival that took him from Auschwitz, Mauthausen, and Ebensee concentration camps to his service with the Harel Brigade of the Palmach, fighting in Israel’s War of Independence.

Dr. Harel is Professor Emeritus of the School of Social Work at Cleveland State University. He is the former President of the Kol Israel Foundation, the association of Holocaust Survivors in Northeast Dr. Zev Harel will tell his story of survival.

Ohio and has been active in honoring the memories and legacies of the Holocaust.

Dr. Harel is also the author of several Hebrew Academy, B’nai Shalom books including Holocaust Survivors and Day School, Beth David Synagogue, the State of Israel and Holocaust Survivors Greensboro Jewish Federation, NC Hillel, and Immigrants: Late Life Adaptations. and Temple Emanuel.

Dr. Harel is married to Bernice Harel Van transportation is available and together they retired to Greensboro through Jewish Family Services. Contact where their younger daughter resides.

Marcia Hermelin to reserve a space no Funding for this program is provided later than one week prior to the event at by the Greensboro Jewish Federation. mhermelin@shalomgreensboro.org or The program is sponsored by American 852-4829 ext. 222.

Community Enrichment Fund IN MEMORY OF: Of: Ellen Goldenberg, Grandmother, Of: Ellen Goldenberg, Aunt From: Rose & Victor Ackermann

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From the Campaign Trail

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Spring is in the air Sue Simmons, 2014 Women’s Campaign Chair

world. Will we fund education and programs for the elderly? Should t is April and spring is in we continue to provide the air. This month we sit programming for teens? at our Pesach tables reciting Does it give us any peace the story of the Exodus like that the Jewish Agency we have for many years. In jumps in at a moment’s each home, the table is set notice when things in in a similar fashion, but I Russia and Ukraine affect am sure that the Seder itself Jews in that region? What varies from family to family, about other hot spots in yet the message remains the the world? Do we care same. Tell your children that elderly Jews overseas and your elders and your still need food care Sue Simmons, friends our story. Remempackages and our help to 2014 Women’s ber from whence we came supply those? Do we send Campaign Chair and perhaps next year in our kids to summer camp Jerusalem. For some of or not? Do we send them to us perhaps next year indeed will be in Israel or not? How do we do our part to Jerusalem, but to me, that phrase is an keep Israel strong and vibrant in a new aspiration and hopeful note after a story and meaningful ways? It is a lot to take of plagues and escape. It is who we are on, yet we do it. and who we aspire to be. Hopeful, for a How about van rides for seniors better world and our place in it. Hope or the employment initiative that has for peace and understanding. Hope. helped so many in our area find new Any astute business person will tell jobs? And what about the things that you that “hope” is not a strategy. It is make Greensboro special? Mitzvah Day, not a way of getting from one place to Senior Luncheons and so much more. another. But I would contend that it is There is so much to do. a springboard to a strategy to make a All of these are the reasons Jerry better world. Without hope, then why and I have taken on this work this try and make a difference? year on the Federation’s Men’s and At this time of year, we are Women’s Campaign; to help all of us working hard to assemble and align make a difference in what matters the allocations committee to now do most. Through your generosity, the difficult work of making decisions your participation in events, your about who will have hope next year for a volunteerism we are all making a better world. This committee will come difference. We are honored that you together to hear about needs across chose to pledge just over $1,000,000 by the world and across the street. Their early March this year, and our goal is still charge will be to decide what programs to bring in a grand total of $1,640,000 by are worthy of your donations and what the end of the campaign. We are getting programs we cannot fund. They are all close and we need your help. Won’t you worthy and it is our hope that we can think about your campaign gift? If you fund all of the requests that come in. have already made your pledge, we are But each year, we need to make difficult grateful as are the people whose lives will decisions, because there is never enough be changed. If you have not yet made to fund everything. your pledge there is still time. If you’ve Our campaign is coming to a close at made your pledge and you want to give this time of year, and each gift and pledge just a little more, you can do that too. make a huge difference in who will and What a difference we will all make if we who will not be able to live in a better give the gift of hope.

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BUBBLES and BAUBLES at Scuppernong Celebrate with the Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet Thursday, may 1, 7 p.m.

Celebrate at the Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet Closing Event at downtown’s newest attraction, Scuppernong Books.

This lively affair will feature poetry and jewelry from local artists and vendors, Muriel Hoff, Lonnie Blumenthal, and the Akola Project.

Craft beers, wine and more.

Scuppernong 304 S elm St., Greensboro

Chase Daniels with his friends from California, New York, and Rhode Island having a blast boating on the Kinneret while heading back to Tiberius.

local Teen experiences Powerful Trip to Israel

By Chase Daniels

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y parents and I were researching opportunities besides work at a dry cleaner that I might enjoy before my final year in high school. We happened to come across a three-week trip with BBYO to Israel. Immediately I knew that was what I wanted to do. I received an Israel Experience Grant from the Greensboro Jewish Federation, which was extremely helpful and generous considering the trip was not all that cheap, and before I knew it I was on a plane to Tel-Aviv, Israel.

The experience I underwent in Israel in July 2013 was unlike any other I had had or likely ever will have. I was with 28 other teens, none of whom I had met before, from all across America, and each was in just as much awe as I was.

In the Golan Heights we descended into bunkers to view the Lebanese border; in the south we picked tomatoes on a kibbutz and spent a night in a tent in the desert observing Bedoin culture; and we enjoyed the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. I was also constantly reminded of the history, of the establishment of the country, as I stood in front of the Western Wall or where the first Prime Minister of Israel stood when he declared the Jewish nation in 1948.

It was not just the sightseeing and activities that made this trip so incredible. After about three days, all the participants had become a family, counselors included. I personally made a handful of lifelong friends, some of whom I travelled to California to see just this past winter. Getting to know these people and becoming so close to them greatly contributed to the wonderful experience.

The journey was incredibly powerful, and after three weeks I returned to America with more pride in my religion and more love for the land of Israel than

Chase Daniels (far right) and his BBYO friends in a synagogue in Tsfat.

ever before. I learned about the current conflicts in the Middle East, talked to Israeli and Arab teenagers about their lifestyle, and observed the Israeli culture for an extended period of time. For any teen who is considering going to Israel, I highly recommend it and can guarantee you will learn things you never knew, go places you have never seen, and make bonds that will never be broken.

If you would like to learn about how the Federation can help you provide an experience like Chase’s for your teenager, please contact Rachel Wolf, administrator of the Greensboro Jewish Federation Israel Experience Grant, at 336-852-5433 ext. 229 or at rwolf@shalomgreensboro.org.

Chase Daniels is a senior at Grimsley High School and is the son of Valerie Amsterdam and Kevin Daniels.

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executive Director’s Column

Federation

We invest in our young people from birth through college

By Marilyn Forman Chandler Executive Director, Greensboro Jewish Federation

Gesher Greensboro. What do they all have in common? Almost all were either B’nai Shalom Day School or American Hebrew Academy students or graduates. Both B’nai Shalom and AHA strive to “educate Jewish s I travel throughout leaders of the future.” the state, I am always Why should I be surprised? pleasantly surprised to find We – the Federation, our schools Greensboro connections at and our congregations, invest every turn. Most recently, in our young people from birth I learned that on almost through college. We support every university campus, school infrastructures through Hillel student presidents, our allocations reducing tuition board members, fratercosts, we provide incentive grants nity founders and young and need-based scholarships for Jewish leaders were raised Israel and Jewish camp programs, in our Jewish community. leadership skills building Take, for example, some marilyn Forman opportunities through B’nai Brith of the most recent cadre of Chandler Youth Organization, and subsidies young people in leadership for Washington, DC leadership positions: Noam Soker, Shira Chandler, and lobbying programs like L’Taken.

Noa Havivi at UNC, Ben Goldberg at ApOnce students arrive on college campuses, palachian State University, Rachel Pezzner we help support their Hillel activities Miriam Brown and Phoebe Kaplan at and our dollars help send many of them UNCG, Carrie Brown and Isaac Kaplan at on Birthright Israel. Hillel provides a NC State, Josh Kaufman, UNCC and Craig safe place for students to express their Schneid, High Point University. Ron YardJewishness and their thoughts and feelings enay headed up Elon University’s Hillel a about the importance of Israel in each of few years ago and has recently contributed their lives. Each activity is intentional and significantly to our work with Federation’s is an investment in our young people that

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Hold the Date MAY 29th Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Meeting

we know works.

In addition to active Hillel programs throughout our state, the other initiatives that are gaining ground are the growth of Jewish studies programs on many of these campuses. In researching this article, I typed into Google: “Jewish Studies Programs – NC Campuses” and thousands of links came up! Minors, Certificates, Majors at Asheville, Duke, UNC, NC State, Elon, UNCG and probably more by the time we go to print. This is quite remarkable considering Duke’s program (created in 1972) and Asheville’s (created in 1982) were probably the only two that existed 25 years ago.

Many of us have been alarmed as we look at the recent Pew Study results showing a lack of engagement and declining interest our young people have in the future of our Jewish identity. Our investment of time and resources targeted to meet these challenges help ensure that we keep our Jewish community strong.

Let us continue leading the way in Jewish education and Jewish experiential learning experiences throughout the state. I’m proud of our students and I’m sure you are equally proud! Yasher Koach!

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.

april 2014 SHALOM GREENSBORO WWW.ShalomGreenSboro.orG 2013-2014 FeDeraTIon oFFICerS President Stephen Shavitz President Elect Keith Rosen Vice President Peggy Bernstein Vice President Arthur Samet Vice President Jenny Kaiser Vice President Lois Mezer Secretary Steve Bombart Treasurer Micah Goldstein eDITorIal aDVISorY boarD Marilyn Chandler Deborah Kintzing Rachel Wolf Dianne Hines Gabriel Fraire Valerie O'Keefe Anyone interested in helping shape Shalom Greensboro by participating in the editorial board should contact Gabriel Fraire at jfededitor@shalomgreensboro.org FeDeraTIon STaFF 336-852-5433 MARILYN CHANDLER, ext. 236 Executive Director DEBORAH KINTZING, ext. 237 Director of Campaign & Community Relations RACHEL WOLF, ext. 229 Director of Outreach & Education RACHEL DARROW, ext. 231 Director of Finance and Human Resources CYNTHIA SCOTT, ext. 238 Facilities Manager / IT Coordinator DIANNE HINES, ext. 233 Administrative Assistant EMPERATRIZ PEREZ, ext. 230 Accounting Asst.

VALERIE O’KEEFE, ext. 221 Marketing and Communications Coordinator GABRIEL FRAIRE, 681-7227 Federation Editor/Graphic Designer JeWISh FoUnDaTIon oF GreenSboro SUSAN R. GUTTERMAN, 852-0099 Endowment Director MELANIE VERGES, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator 294-0846 DEBORAH LINDLEY, 852-8462 Administrative & Financial Assistant JeWISh FamIlY SerVICeS MAIN NUMBER, 852-4829 BETSY GAMBURG, ext. 225 JFS Director GAIL BRETAN, ext. 227 Volunteer Coordinator KATY CLAUSSEN Chai Notes Facilitator MARCIA HERMELIN, ext. 222 Administrative Assistant GILDA FRIEDMAN, R.N., B.S.N., ext. 224 Congregational Nurse Shalom Greensboro is published ten times a year from September through May, and June/July, by the Greensboro Jewish Federation, 5509-C West Friendly Ave., Guilford Corporate Park, Greensboro, NC 274104211. Telephone: (336) 852-5433. Fax: (336) 852-4346.

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

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

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

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Foundation

In photo above: Members of the Board of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro meet to celebrate beginning the year with continued success. Pictured left to right: Steve Dashoff, Marilyn Chandler, Executive Director of the Greensboro Jewish Federation; Marshall Tuck, Freddy Robinson, Tom Sloan, Joyce Shuman, Andy Aaronson, Jeri D’Lugin, Susan Robinson, Tom Cone, Phyllis Shavitz, Irene Cohen, Jerry Pinsker, Gail LeBauer, Victoria Carlin Milstein, Cathy Levinson and Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro.

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Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Feb./March 2014 In Memory of Bootsie (Miriam) Gutterman, z�l--The Bootsie and Harold Gutterman Family Fund---James and Joan King.

We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted a contribution. Please contact Melanie Verges, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator, at 336-294-0846, and we will make sure to include it in the next issue. Thank you.

Jewish Family Services

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Caregiving For a Parent making it a Good experience

By Beth Childs, MSW, LCSW

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o you arrange and re-arrange your entire schedule around your mother’s medical appointments? Do you strain your back in order to help your mother in and out of bed or chairs? Do you lose sleep at night because you are helping your father go to the bathroom? These are only a few of the scenarios you may experience if you are a caregiver to an aging parent.

In the United States, there are 44.4

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 Romeo Club Eugene Weisberger In Honor: Of: the birth of the grandson of Lois and Howard Mezer From: Fran and Steve Bombart Of: From:

Jon Glazman’s special birthday Debbie and Paul Barry

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Phyllis Jerome’s special birthday Rose and Victor Ackermann

From:

In Memory: Of: Lisa Kraus McCaskey From: Eleanor Procton Of: From:

Gerald Shuman Eleanor Procton

Of: From:

Frances Hutsal Janice and Steve Hyman Gail and Gene LeBauer Lois and Howard Mezer

Food Pantry In Honor: Of: Susan Robinson’s birthday From: Nancy Brenner Ellen Ross Joy Shavitz Ellen and Lenny Samet In Memory: Of: Frances Hutsal From: Jewish Family Services Board Rachel and Dan Wolf Van Fund In Honor: Of: Dr. Daniel Gottsegen’s retirement From: Bobbie and Bernie Mann 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.

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million caregivers, meaning 21% of the adult population provides care to another adult. Although providing care for a family member is an age-old act of kindness, love and loyalty, caregivers can often find themselves facing many responsibilities which can be uncomfortable and challenging. Being a caregiver can impact physical health, finances, emotional health, work-life balance and family/ leisure time.

Most caregivers aren’t professionally trained to provide the care they are giving.

With help and support, being a good caregiver doesn’t mean having to sacrifice yourself in the process. Here are some tips from www. helpguide.org to help as you begin your journey into caregiving: • Learn as much as you can about your

family member’s illness and how to be a caregiver. The more you know, the less anxious you may feel about your abilities.

• Seek out other caregivers. You are not alone and this provides comfort and support from others who know what you’re going through.

• Trust your instincts. You know your family best. Don’t ignore the doctors and specialists but trust your gut.

• Encourage your loved one’s independence. You don’t have to do everything for your loved one. Be open to new ideas and strategies that allow as much independence as possible for your loved one.

• Know your limits. Be realistic about how much time and energy you can give and communicate those limits to all who

Caregiver Group for adult Children of aging Parents — next meeting april 10 The first meeting of this new Caregiver Support Group was on March 13 at Temple Emanuel. Open to everyone in our community, participants introduced themselves and talked about many issues including the challenges of long distance caregiving, dealing with siblings, end of life issues, the frustrations and worries of trying to help a loved one who doesn’t always want your help and may have different ideas about what to do, dealing with role reversal, denial, and resistance, and the overall lack of control adult children have. The sadness of watching a parent in decline was also a common theme. All this was tempered in part by the recognition that for many caregivers, there are rewards and satisfactions to this difficult job.

The group is an open group, and new members from all walks of the Jewish community in Greensboro are welcome. The group will continue to meet the second Thursday of the month in the Temple Emanuel Board Room from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Facilitated by Beth Childs and Betsy Gamburg at JFS, the only requirements are to be willing to share and to listen and to respect confidentiality.

If you have particular topics you’d like to talk about or have ideas for workshops that we will be planning in addition to the regular monthly support group meetings, contact Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext.

225 or bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org.

RSVP’s are appreciated.

Your Invitation to Go reD for Women Upcoming heart health education

By Gilda Friedman, RN, BSN, FCN

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s I noted in my article last month, heart disease is the number one killer of women. It is imperative to have as much knowledge as possible to prevent heart disease and to recognize the disease symptoms which can be vague and are different from ordinary chest pain.

There is a great opportunity to learn all this and more by attending the upcoming Go RED for WOMEN EDUCATIONAL EXPO and LUNCHEON May 5th, 8:30am2:30pm at the Koury Convention Center. There will be 5 breakout sessions focused on different aspects of women's heart health, from managing stress to being a smarter grocery shopper, to how to get more active and utilize LIFE'S SIMPLE SEVEN for better health.

There will be a health expo where you can find out how you are doing with your blood pressure and blood sugar. There will also be staff

to pamper you with a chair massage.

And you can enjoy and get ready to bid on locally created purses in the RED-HOT Purse-a-nality Auction.

Luncheon will be served as we listen to keynote speaker Dr.Sherry Ryter-Brown tell us even more about keeping our hearts healthy and increasing awareness in our community about women's heart disease.

As your congregational nurse, I highly encourage you to attend this most important event. AND there are just a few scholarships left for which you may apply if you are unable to pay the $100.00 to attend.

Please contact me immediately to apply or go online to guilfordgoredluncheon.ahaevents. org to complete the nomination/ application form.

Gilda Friedman can be reached 336-852-4829,ex224 or gfriedman@shalomgreensboro.org.

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

are involved in the care of your loved one.

• If caregiving responsibilities begin to mount, know that professional counselling can be helpful. At JFS, I am available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for private sessions. Confidentiality is always assured and I offer a sliding scale. I can be reached at 336-852-4829, ext. 226 or bchilds@shalomgreensboro.org.

JELF Applications Close April 30

Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) are available to Jewish students in the Greensboro area for the 20142015 school year from the Jewish Educational Loan Fund, in partnership with Greensboro Jewish Family Services. Students must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA required). The loan application period will close on April 30. Applications are done on-line at JELF’s website at www.jelf.org. More information on eligibility and applying can be found at the web site. Or you can call Betsy Gamburg at JFS 852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org.

DEADLINE EXTENDED Pliner Scholarship Applications for the Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship for young women enrolled in full-time postsecondary education demonstrating leadership qualities are due by April 30, 2014. This scholarship is need and merit based and is for North and South Carolina residents only. Guidelines and application are at www.shalomgreensboro.org Contact Betsy Gamburg at 852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org for questions.

Next Jewish Family Services Employment Workshop:

Keeping Your Cool How Stress Impacts Body and Mind merrianne leff, mSW, lCSW Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.

5509-C West Friendly Ave., Greensboro Merrianne is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Greensboro.

Join us to gain insight and learn techniques to help you manage stress.

rSVP: to bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org or 852-4829, ext. 225.

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Purim at JFS

urim with JFS draws in children, teens, young adults, and families to bring the holiday to life. The Special Needs Group was joined by their teen buddies and enjoyed the Carnival at Temple Emanuel, followed by a lunch together in the Teen Lounge. Mishloach Manot were assembled with the help of Temple Emanuel Religious School and deliveries were organized and carried out on Sunday morning with Gail Bretan, JFS Volunteer Coordinator, supervising that project for JFS. The goal with all these programs is to enrich the lives of our community members with programs and services that that deepen and support positive family life.

Addie Sellars (left) and Maddie Meyerhoffer at the Temple Carnival.

Guests and friends and family enjoy lunch after the carnival.

Hannah Murinson (left) and Maddie Kaufman enjoying Purim.

Photos above show volunteers assembling and preparing to deliver Purim Gift Bags.

Chai Notes Update

Food Pantry Needs Your Donations

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hai Notes and the Triad Jewish Film Festival collaborated to show the film, “When Comedy Went to School” at Wellspring. This was the third film in our Monday Matinee Series and it was well-received by the audience. The film had original footage from some famous comedians as well as settings that were familiar to many who had spent time in the Catskills.

At the end of February, Chai Notes helped bring together B’nai Shalom Kindergarten students and Abbotswood residents. We sang Purim songs that the children had learned in school and decorated masks to get into the Purim spirit. The students and the residents had an opportunity to talk together while they worked on their masks.

In March, we offered a Chai Notes Art Workshop with artist, Jenny Schultz.

Jenny taught eight different techniques to use with watercolor paints. Participants had an opportunity to begin working on an art project of their own, incorporating some of the techniques. The project was focused on Hebrew letters and each participant chose a letter that was meaningful to them.

Chai Notes is funded in part by the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Matthew Eckard, a kindergarten student at B’nai Shalom, works with Simon Baker, an Abbotswood resident.

Rob Skirboll works on his painting with the help of Jenny Schultz, instructor.

Pictured above in the JFS Food Pantry is Joan Meres, a wonderful volunteer who sorts and shelves the food that comes in. We continue to need canned meats and tuna, jarred spaghetti sauce, soups, canned fruits, juices, peanut butter and jelly and cereals. Gift cards to supermarkets also appreciated in lieu of food donations. Thank you.

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Foundation/Federation

Tribefest 2014, pictured left to right: Corie Hampton, Rachel Wolf, Director of Outreach and Education; Mamie Todaro, Melanie Verges, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator at the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro; and Justin Scott.

raising a collective Jewish voice: Tribefest 2014

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ore than 1,200 Jewish young adults gathered in the city of New Orleans for a unique and culturally engaging event: Tribefest 2014. Structured to be an entertaining, interactive and educational celebration of the Jewish way of life, it offered presentations by dynamic leaders and gave attendees many ways to connect to their own Judaism and Justin, Corie, and Mamie enjoying New Orleans culture and entertainment. see how either as Jewish professionals or lay leaders they can connect as a part of the community.

With session topics ranging from how to engage young adults in philanthropy, cultural “norms” within the Jewish community to prayer and spirituality, there was no shortage of sessions to engage and inspire. A Monday morning service project brought participants out into the community to support local agencies such as Kingsley House and Second Harvest Food Bank.

There were nightly group sessions that brought all 1,200 participants together to hear well known Jewish speakers such as actor Joshua Malina, writer David N. Weiss, Rabbi Sharon Brous of iKar, and Doug Ulman of the LiveStrong Foundation.

The theme at this year’s Tribefest was “Raise Your Tribefest participant Mamie Voice” and inspired the professionals and lay leaders Todaro plants a bush at ranging in age from 20 to 45 to realize their potential City Park, one of the largest in positively impacting their local Jewish community. public parks in the U.S., that “Tribefest was an amazing opportunity that was completely submerged under water after Hurricane allowed me to learn about current cultural and City Park was religious issues that are affecting Jewish young adults Katrina. one of six service project today, and to understand that even though I am locations around New one person from Orleans at Tribefest.

Greensboro, I am an important member of an international Jewish community,” states Corie Hampton, Greensboro participant. “Thank you to the Greensboro Jewish Federation for the generous subsidy that helped make my attendance at the Tribefest conference possible.” The Jewish Foundation of Greensboro and the Greensboro Jewish Federation were represented

by Melanie Verges, Stewardship, Program and Communications Coordinator for the Foundation Corie Hampton, Greensboro and Rachel Wolf, Director of Outreach and Tribefest participant, with actor Education at the Federation. Joining them were Josh Malina from the TV show lay leaders from the Greensboro Jewish Federation “Scandal” and formerly of “The Young Adult Division and J Triad, Corie Hampton, West Wing.”

Mamie Todaro, and Justin Scott.

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(L-R) David Gutterman, Norm Regal, Brett Smith of Foreign Cars Italia; Leon Davidowitz, Brad Semon, and Keith Rosen enjoy Smokin’ Cars.

Smokin' Cars and Smoked Fish

The Greensboro Jewish Federation Men’s Division hosted Smokin’ Cars and Smoked Fish, on March 9 at Foreign Cars Italia. More than 50 men enjoyed the morning as they learned about Federation and foreign cars during Gary Fischer with Men’s Campaign chair, Jerry Pinsker. a “guys only” brunch.

Perspectives on the Ukraine Dr. Thomas Porter, history professor at NC A&T State University was guest speaker at a Lunch and Learn hosted by the Greensboro Jewish Federation. Dr. Porter, who has lived, worked and taught in the Former Soviet Union shared his perspectives on the unrest in Ukraine.

Shelly Weiner, who was born in Ukraine introduces Dr. Porter at the Federation’s Ukraine update.

Dr. Thomas Porter and Rabbi Harry Sky discuss the situation in Ukraine.

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Linda Hurwitz, National Campaign Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America visited Greensboro in February where she addressed leadership and volunteers at the Federation follow up Telethon and met with Lions of Judah for a Breakfast Briefing.

National JFNA Campaign Chair, Linda Hurwitz, second from the right, meets with Federation Campaign leadership.

Members of the Greensboro Lions of Judah enjoyed a Brunch and Briefing with Linda Hurwitz at the home of Amy Chrystal.

That’s a Wrap!

After six extraordinary film screenings from around the globe, the 13th annual Triad Jewish Film Festival has come to a close. More than 1400 moviegoers attended the 2014 TJFF, matching last year's numbers. Thank you to the moviegoers and business sponsors for the continued support of the Festival. It's been another amazing year of Jewish culture and community.

See you at the movies next year: February 7 – 21, 2015

Kevin Thurm, TJFF Chair, welcomes moviegoers with Greensboro Jewish Federation employees Rachel Wolf and Empy Perez.

Dr. Simon Sibelman, Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies at Appalachian State University, pictured with TJFF committee member Sarah Malino, and TJFF Chair Kevin Thurm following Dr. Sibelman’s presentation on Jean-Marie Lustiger, The Jewish Cardinal.

TJFF moviegoer, Mary Pat Haaf, winner of The Proximity Hotel Package Raffle.

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Saturday, April 26, 8:00 PM Monday, April 28, 7:30 PM

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Temple Emanuel - Greene Street 713 N Greene St, Greensboro An evening of beautiful music that weaves the rich and diverse influences of Jewish literary, cultural, religious and musical traditions into a concert transcending time and genre.

Tickets: $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, $5 Students; Group Discounts Available

Tickets & More Information:

(336) 333-2220 | www.belcantocompany.com

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Tuesdays With Friends Senior Lunch & Social Beth Shalom Synagogue, Columbia S.C.

by Minda Miller-Director The Tuesdays With Friends senior program at Beth Shalom Synagogue in Columbia, South Carolina is a monthly senior luncheon and social. The program provides a welcoming environment for seniors in our community. They come together to enjoy a delicious meal, and visit with friends.

Each month Tuesdays With Friends offers some form of entertainment such as musicals and dance groups.

Additionally, during the Jewish holidays they incorporate a theme with traditional foods. Tuesdays With Friends also recognizes birthdays and anniversaries.

The monthly luncheons begin with a few minutes of easy fitness followed with a raffle drawing.

The Tuesdays With Friends program

continues to grow and serves a wide range of seniors who live independently with personal caregivers and those seniors who live at assisted living facilities.

BJH Foundation for Senior Services has been a vital source of funding for Tuesdays With Friends allowing it to continue to grow while assisting it with monthly expenses for food, chef, supplies, CNA, transportation, and entertainment.

No other Jewish oriented senior program exists in the Columbia area.

Tuesdays With Friends looks forward to continuing in providing an outlet for seniors. Tuesdays With Friends constantly reevaluates and seeks new ideas for improving and expanding this program.

This program has truly been an asset to the community, and they are thankful to BJH Foundation for making it possible.

Beth David Synagogue Wine & Design with Sisterhood Weds., April 2, 6:30 –8:30 p.m.

You will find the creative night you have been craving. We will be guided step by step to paint a canvas of Judaica and we will enjoy wine and snacks along the way. No need to bring anything. All supplies will be provided. To attend, rsvp with your payment of $36 to Carole Kaplan at caroleknc@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to Beth David Sisterhood

Community Seder Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

For more than 20 years, our community has gathered on the second night of Passover to celebrate the Seder together as a congregational family. We continue this tradition this year. If you would like to make a reservation or sponsor someone who cannot afford to attend, http://form.jotformpro.com/form/20657139799974.

Shabbat Across America Friday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m.

Shabbat Across America has been rescheduled for a snow-free day in May. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for services and at 6:45 for a family-style Shabbat dinner. If you made reservations in March, all you have to do is come. If you did not make reservations previously, now you have another chance. (If you have already paid and have a conflict with the new date, please contact the Synagogue office at 336-294-0007.) To sign up go to: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/20657139799974.

Hold the Date MAY 29th Greensboro Jewish Federation Annual Meeting

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b'nai Shalom Day School new logo

Super Science Sunday Fun Day

B'nai Shalom Day School, Greensboro's Jewish community day school, introduced its new logo at the school's signature fundraising gala event, the Cadillac Dinner, on Saturday, February 8, 2014, to great fanfare and applause.

The new logo was chosen by a committee of staff, board members and current parents using insights gained from marketing research designed to extend the school's impact and ensure its growth. In a fresh color palette of rich blue and deep olive green, the new logo depicts a modern, stylized olive tree, the school's "For Learning. For Leading. For Jewish Life." motto arching over the tree, stars of David, and the school's name in Hebrew and English.

"The Tree of Life encompasses what we want to express about B'nai Shalom Day School - light, hope, wisdom, peace, perpetuity and connection to the land of Israel and Jewish holidays," said B'nai Shalom's head of school, Susan Siegel, "It represents a center of Jewish life, a vibrant Jewish community and the light of Jewish learning in texts from the Talmud to modern times."

B'nai Shalom Day School was founded

On Sunday, January 26, B’nai Shalom Day School launched its first of three Sunday Fun Days. Science Fun Day was attended by nearly 20 rising kindergarten and first grade students. B’nai Shalom’s seventh and eighth grade students worked with Carolyn Hawks (Science Teacher) to research and develop age-appropriate hands-on experiments, which included Slime, Floating Milk, Optical Illusions, Moonsand Creations, Tie Dyed Milk and Gobstopper Color Race. Upper school students displayed leadership while having fun with the younger children. Nancy Lance (Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher) worked with the rising kindergarten and first grade children on an Animal Adventure activity on the Smart Board. Carolyn Hawks and Lisa Lasovsky (Pre-K and Judaic Studies Teacher) were on hand to assist with the experiments.

The program also included a Sports Fun Day with DeAngelo Davis (Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director) and an Art & Story Time Fun Day with Margene Patrick (Art Teacher) and Karen Ridenhour (Librarian).

in Greensboro in 1970.

The school provides an outstanding secular and Jewish education for students ages 1-14 in a nurturing environment where children are challenged to become inquisitive learners, critical thinkers and confident leaders. Students draw on the resources of Jewish tradition to live ethically and engage globally. The culmination of each student's education and experience is a class trip to Israel at the end of eighth grade.

"Our new logo is the graphic representation of our school's identity," said Brian Ross, chair of the Marketing Committee that designed the new logo.

"B'nai Shalom is a school with deep roots in Greensboro and the Triad's Jewish community. Our new Tree of Life logo depicts our origins, our growth and our goal of raising involved, aware citizens and future Jewish leaders."

The school has recently entered a period of growth and change, with enrollment increasing by 11 percent.

The new logo reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the school, and will be phased into digital and print branding elements over the coming months.

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Not Your Lifestyle.

For over twenty years, Well•Spring residents have enjoyed the best in retirement living with the most diverse mix of activities, affordable housing options and healthcare plans in the area. For you, that means the independent lifestyle you’re used to. Come visit Well•Spring to see why we are an award winning community.

PJ library invites you to monday morning Stay & Play at b'nai Shalom Day School Enjoy an hour of music, stories and play with your little one. Children birth to four years and their parents/ caregiver on Monday Mornings from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at B'nai Shalom Day School's Kids' Care Room Questions? Contact Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions at 336-855-5091

Upcoming bSDS events May 2 Special Friends’ Day May 6 Zimriyah Song & Dance Festival, Beth David Social Hall, 7 p.m.

June 2 Graduation and Closing Ceremonies, Temple Emanuel, 7 p.m.

Greensboro Symphony & Winston Salem Symphony Joint Concert APRIL 9, 2014 • 7:30PM Bob Moody conductor

Contact us today for a complete package of information.

www.well-spring.org (336) 545-5468 • (800) 547-5387 4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

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AHA to Implement the CIJE-Tech High School Engineering Program

The cast of the Musical Bustan Sphardi.

American Hebrew Academy Performs the Musical Bustan Sphardi May 3 at 9 p.m.

May 4 at 2 p.m. in Beth David Social Hall

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magine a Sephardic neighborhood in old Jerusalem where everyone knows everything about each other, where mothers care for other mothers’ children when the need arises, where a husband and wife discuss whose grave will be closer to the Temple Mount, where children grow up with the smells of jasmine and burekas, where mothers worry about husbands for their daughters, where people go veiled to the Moroccan fortuneteller when G-d doesn’t give them clear answers to their problems, and where song and dance buoys them through all their years. Here, in this neighborhood of trees and flowers, people tell the nostalgic stories of their lives and riff on the liturgy heard regularly in the Sephardic neighborhood of Ohel Moshe.

This is the neighborhood of Yitzhak Navon, Israel’s fifth president, who wrote Bustan Sephardi (“Sephardic Orchard”) based on Sephardic folktales and life, and his own youth. The show was first performed by HaBimah, Israel’s premier theatre company, in the 1970s, and since

then it has been performed hundreds of times over by school groups and theatre organizations.

The Academy is proud to present Bustan Sphardi in honor of Zmira Sabbah and in memory of Chico Sabbah, founders of the American Hebrew Academy. The play has been translated from Hebrew to English by the Academy Hebrew faculty under the direction of Danny Nurafshan. All songs will be sung in the original Ladino or Hebrew.

Comprising the acting/singing/ dancing ensemble in the Academy production are Greensboro students Lacey Wiener, Caelin McKane, Ethan Lewis, Nitzan Wasserberg and Daniel Vapne, who are joined on stage by Sean Lerner (Charlotte), Eden Yaacobi (Hollywood, FL), Alfredo Achar (Mexico City), Samuel Goldberg (Monterrey).

Pauline Cobrda directs the show with assistance from Karen Dresser and Danny Nurafshan, and Andy Mock serves as musical director and accompanist.

Bustan Sphardi will be presented on May 3 at 9 pm and May 4 at 2 pm in Beth David Social Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and may be purchased at the door. Suitable for all audiences.

The American Hebrew Academy will offer the groundbreaking CIJE-Tech Engineering Program for the 2014-2015 school year, provided by the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education.

The CIJE-Tech High School Engineering Program is an innovative approach to STEM education, providing teacher training, on-going teacher mentoring as well as all science laboratory equipment and materials to Jewish day schools across the denominational spectrum. The twoyear program, focused on scientific and biomedical engineering, exposes students to a diverse range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers.

It provides strong technical knowledge while helping develop multidisciplinary and abstract thinking as well as leadership and teamwork skills.

The American Hebrew Academy is the only international Jewish College Prep Boarding school in the world. It was established to provide an outstanding coeducational college preparatory program and Jewish secondary education to intellectually motivated and academically able students who are prepared to engage in the rigorous discipline of its dual curriculum.

"Bringing in the CIJE High School Engineering Program will elevate STEM education for both our science and technology programs by incorporating engineering into our mainstream curriculum," said Dr. David R. Mandel, chief information officer of American Hebrew Academy, "Students have already shown a strong interest in taking CIJE's classes next fall and see them as an advantage to their career decision-making process and college applications.”

Developed in Israel and optimized in 2011 for the American student, the two-year curriculum will be offered at 33 Jewish day schools beginning in the fall semester of 2014.

“We are excited to be expanding our increasingly popular CIJE-Tech program to such a prestigious and well respected Jewish school to provide students with a 21st century education that imparts them with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in today’s global economy,” explains Jason Cury, CIJE president. “We hope to continue to expand our STEM programs to additional schools, with the continued help of donors and philanthropic education organizations.”

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Whether it’s shopping, meeting a friend for lunch, seeing a movie, going to a doctor’s appointment, heading off to a class at a Senior Center or lunching and learning at Friendship Circle or Vitikim, playing Mah Jongg with the girls, exercising at the gym, or visiting a museum…

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14 Shalom Greensboro Temple Emanuel Sunday, April 6, 7 p.m.

Kate McGarry/Keith Ganz Concert With five critically acclaimed CD’s on the Palmetto Records Label and a 2009 Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal, Kate McGarry has become recognized as a jazzartist who brings authenticity and vitality to her music. Keith Ganz has performed at jazz clubs and festivals all over the US and Europe and can regularly be heard at NYC’s top jazz clubs.

Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group Are you an adult taking care of an aging parent? Come discuss your experiences, concern, and dilemmas in a supportive and confidential environment.

Explore legal and financial issue, medical care, residential options, community services, and family conflicts. All meetings will be facilitated by licensed and professional staff from Jewish Family Services. For questions, or to RSVP contact Betsy Gamburg at bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro.org or 336-852-4829 x225.

Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m.

Congregational Second Night Seder Temple Emanuel invites you, your family, and friends to their annual Congregational Seder at the Jefferson Road Campus. Rabbi Guttman, Rabbi Koren and Mitchel Sommers will lead a traditional Seder with lots of singing, learning, and a delicious menu featuring many traditional favorites such as gefilte fish and matzo ball soup. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place now for this festive second-night Seder. To reserve your space at the Seder, contact the Temple office or fill out a reservation form on the Temple Web site at www. tegreensboro.org

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April 2014

Chabad

Sunday, April 13, 1 p.m.

Hebrew Cemetery Cleanup Day Over the years, head stones become discolored by weather and pollution.

This family-friendly activity is a great way to teach children Jewish values and explain Jewish life-cycles while fulfilling one of our tradition’s highest mitzvot, caring for the dead. If you have a pressure washer please bring one. If you or someone you know would like to make a financial contribution to help cover the costs, please make your check payable to Temple Emanuel and write Hebrew Cemetery Workday on the memo line.

The Hebrew Cemetery is located at the corner of High Point Road and Vanstory Street. Dress to get dirty. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in helping, please contact Lia Sater, lsater@bdgso.org, or Brenda Henley, bhenley@tegreensboro.org, for more information.

Sunday, April 27, 8 a.m.

Temple Emanuel Brotherhood 3rd Annual Golf Extravaganza Join the Temple Brotherhood for a relaxing, social day out on the golf course.

Be a part of the camaraderie, laughs, and friendly competition. The cost is $60 and includes bagel breakfast, complete hamburger lunch and all fees. Mulligan package available for $10 each. Mail or return check to Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410.

Pre-register by e-mailing names to: Gregg Wiener at: gw611@att.net. You must pre-register by April 13th. Make checks payable to: Temple Emanuel (with “golf outing” and golfers names in the memo).

Bring your own foursome or register as a single. All levels of golfers welcome.

Monday, April 21, 5:45 p.m.

Passover Yizkor Memorial Service at Greene Street Campus

Chabad Youth Zone: Mission Accomplished!

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s the four week run of Chabad’s Youth Zone draws to a close we’re already counting down the days till next time. Chabad Youth Zone is a program where over 20 young teens get together, once a week, for a Mitzvah project and field trip. For the first activity the Youth Zone kids practiced their pastry making skills and created delicious, personalized cookies that they delivered, via stretch limo, to the local firehouse. After distributing the scrumptious treats to the brave firefighters, our mitzvah mavens were treated to an informative tour of the inside of a firetruck. They finished the day with a trip to Celebration Station where they raced around the Go Kart track, earned piles of tickets and enjoyed a few rounds of mini golf.

Week two brought together young and old when the kids of Youth Zone visited an assisted living residence and joined the elderly for an arts and crafts project. It was a great opportunity to sit and speak with the residents. After bidding their new friends farewell, the kids battled it out in some high intensity games of laser tag. What a blast.

Each Mitzvah was better than the one before, our 3rd week saw the Youth Zone crew packing Purim Mishloach Manot. Getting into the purim mood pumped up our energy so we blew some steam bouncing around at Jump Away trampoline park. The program culminated with our 4th and final week when the group designed and created friendship bracelets for sick kids in Children’s Hospital. They brought happiness and cheer to others and then had a happy time of their own snow tubing at Sugar Mountain.

Youth Zone was a fun and exciting way to share our time and talents with others in the community and share the experience with awesome friends.

Thank you Chabad Youth Zone!

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