Shalom greensboro march 2014

A Publication of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Greensboro, North Carolina1 Shalom GreenSboro

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Vol. 39, no. 7 - marCh 2014, aDar - nISan 5774

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

The 2014 Annual Campaign

offers support and opportunity, locally, nationally and around the world

It’s allocation time and

We Don’T WanT To SaY no…

• to the individuals, families, children and older adults who rely on the programs and assistance of our Jewish Family Services.

• to our youth and young adults who benefit from our support of B’nai Shalom Day School, NC Hillel, BBYO, and J Triad.

• to sustaining and restoring Jewish life in Israel, overseas and our unique sister city in Beltsy, Moldova.

We need $700,000 more to meet our $1.64 million dollar goal so that we can say a resounding “YES!”

We neeD YoUr helP to continue to work towards a day when all who are hungry are fed, when all who are cold are clothed, when all who are seeking community find comfort.

Inside:

Page 3 Help Decide Where the Money Goes Page 4 Embracing and Revitalizing Jewish Day Schools Page 8-9 Super Sunday Photos

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Still a few more nights of great movies

The Third half

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unday, March 2, 2 p.m., The Third Half is a deeply moving, life-affirming and often humorous story of love during war-time and a country's passion for soccer.

The other Son

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hursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., The Other Son is the moving and provocative tale of two young men, one Israeli and the other Palestinian, who discover they were accidentally switched at birth, and the complex repercussions on themselves and their respective families.

B’nai Shalom first graders Nadiv Miller-Feder and Susanna Gert-Roberts conversing with Rabbi Sasso.

rabbi Sandy Sasso and Quaker songwriter and singer Carrie newcomer entertain

The Greensboro Jewish Federation and B’nai Shalom Day School were honored to host Rabbi Sandy Sasso and Quaker songwriter and singer Carrie Newcomer on February 18. Rabbi Sasso is a PJ Library author and the first woman ordained as a Rabbi from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and the first to serve a Conservative Synagogue.

Carrie Newcomer has become a

prominent voice for progressive spirituality, social justice and interfaith dialogue.

B’nai Shalom Day School students age three through fourth grade and PJ Library families welcomed Sandy and Carrie for a morning of singing and reading.

Rabbi Sasso read her most recent PJ Library publication, The Shema in the Mezuzah, to the children and students and Carrie sang a fun song about animals, and beautiful musical pieces teaching

peace and understanding.

The pair then dazzled an interfaith crowd that evening at New Garden Friends meeting with an evening of music and spoken word. Their appearance was sponsored and underwritten

by Friends Center at Guilford College, the Greensboro Jewish Federation, B'nai Shalom Day School, New Garden Friends School, and the Guilford Community of Religious Observants.

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aturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., Aftermath is a harrowing mystery-thriller based on the real-life cover-up of a Jewish massacre at the hands of Catholic Poles.

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Rabbi Sandy Sasso and singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer leading B’nai Shalom Day School students and PJ Library families in saying the Shema using sign language

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From the Campaign Trail

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Generosity

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Smokin’ Cars and Smoked Fish

Jerry Pinsker, 2014 Men’s Campaign Chair

important. We can all do individual acts of charity for someone or some of us, it becomes or a few organizations very easy to forget the most directly. important things in life. It is so But by taking the easy to become focused on the time to make a gift mundane incidents, to worry to the Greensboro about the kids, become upset Jewish Federation about the traffic, or obsess about Campaign, we are the small stuff. really deciding we It may become hard to really want to touch many focus our attention on doing the lives, whether it acts that make us better people is our own family, and illustrate to our families our Greensboro Jerry Pinsker, what is truly important. We all community, or 2014 Men’s know the important things of life somewhere half way Campaign Chair are easy to articulate, but hard to across the globe. consistently act upon. We can become When we make a pledge we are focused on making money, making sure saying to the world and to each other: we are heard by our children or others, This is what I care about, and this or striving to act out on our personal is how I choose to repair the world. issues.

We know that through our gift to However, it takes concentration or the Federation we can make a bigger contemplation to really think about what impact collectively than any of us can is important. I ask everyone reading individually. this column to take a moment and close Your gift allows us to help those your eyes and just breathe in and out ten in need, to allow our elderly to live times. in dignity, to educate our children, to Now, I would like you to think support and connect with Israel, and about what it means to help people, to most importantly to perpetuate safe and assist someone you don’t know to do a vibrant Jewish communities both in charitable act on a larger scale. We can all Greensboro and throughout the globe. do individual acts of kindness which is So when you receive either a phone call from the Jewish Federation This symbol shows what your Campaign or from an individual annual campaign tzedakah solicitor, I ask that you open your accomplishes.

Through the hearts and your minds to what is really Greensboro Jewish Federation, important in life, to help others through your tzedakah touches Jewish lives in collective actions.

For that we are truly honored and our own Jewish community, in Israel and grateful for your gift. “Together we do throughout the diaspora.

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Help Decide Where the Dollars Go Serve on the Allocations Committee!

Hear presentations from representatives of current and prospective beneficiary agencies and review the Federation’s proposed General, Administrative, Programs, and Services (GAPS) budgets.

2014 Allocations Retreat Dates Sunday, April 27, 2014 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:00 p.m. (if needed) Led by Micah Goldstein,Treasurer, GAPS Committee led by Keith Rosen, President Elect Interested in participating?

Contact Rachel Darrow, Director of Finance and HR, at rdarrow@shalomgreensboro.org or 336-852-5433 x231.

Join the Greensboro Jewish Federation Men’s Division for a

“Guy’s Only Brunch” on Sunday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Foreign Cars Italia 5603 Roane Way, Greensboro Breakfast will be served

Cost: $36

You will be given the opportunity to make your pledge to the Greensboro Jewish Federation 2014 Campaign RSVP to 336-852-5433 x 233 or email dhines@shalomgreensboro.org

Women‛s Philanthropy

Passover Recipe Dish and Dessert Monday, April 7 at 7:30 pm Enjoy wine, appetizers and “tastings” with your friends as we share traditional and modern Passover holiday dishes and recipes.

Bring your favorite dairy or pareve Passover dish as well as a printout of the recipe.

Wine and appetizers will also be served. $10 per person.

more than one way to Donate

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embracing and revitalizing Jewish Day Schools for the Task Force. The Task Force was charged with gathering data, researching strategies and models, and recommending potential actions that could strengthen wo years ago, former Federation Jewish day schools in smaller Jewish President Susan communities.

Robinson and I sat in a Our first assignment was to room nearing midnight at collect data. JDATA, a project the JFNA GA participating operated by Brandeis University in a discussion about with funding from the Jim the future of Jewish day Joseph Foundation and other schools. At a 2012 national organizations, administered federation meeting in three surveys to all day schools, Baltimore, Federation Heads of School and Federation President Steve Shavitz Executive Directors of these and I sat in a room with targeted communities. After the thirty Federation leaders data was collected and analyzed from across the country by the incredible staff of JDATA, marilyn Forman bemoaning the downward including Amy Sales and Alex Chandler turn in enrollment in our Zablotsky, the findings were Jewish community day schools. Day written up and distributed broadly to schools in at least 10 intermediate/small our task force, national agencies, and was communities have closed in recent years. made available to all of the day schools This time though, urgency was in the air and federations which answered the and I felt the need to become actively surveys. 52 schools across 40 different involved. My colleague, Mark Goldstein, communities provided data, representing Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley a 51% school and 69% community Federation in Pennsylvania, and I assumed participation rate. These schools served the leadership of a national Task Force on over 5000 students last year. Some of the Jewish Community Day School Viability findings suggest: in 57 Smaller and Intermediate-sized Jewish communities. I thank Sue Worrel, • About 10% of schools are on the Executive Director of the Charlotte Jewish precipice of steep decline. About 60% are in Federation who encouraged us and asked slow decline (slight declines or are in stasis). us both to serve as chairs alongside 16 About 30% are growing. other colleagues. It has been a challenging • Attrition rates are higher in day and rewarding project that I thought I schools in intermediate communities than would share with you. in larger ones. Because most intermediate JFNA, the Jewish Federations of communities have only one day school, North America, provided two essential students lost from a day school in these staff members, one for logistical planning communities are opting out of the day and communications, Mindy Hepner, and school system entirely. the other, Judy Horowitz, who coordinated • Day schools in intermediate our agendas and helped set the goals communities typically lack upper grade

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Task Force meeting with national Jewish education leaders:

Seated: (L-R) Amy Katz, PEJE; Mike Wise, Buffalo Federation; Becky SobelmanStern (JFNA), Josh Elkin, Executive and Leadership Coach and founding director of PEJE; Mark Goldstein, co-chair of the Task Force; Lehigh Valley, PA Federation.

Standing: (L-R) Meredith Dragon, Western Massachusetts Federation; Jyl Jurman, Silicon Valley Federation; Harry Bloom, PEJE, and Marilyn Chandler, co-chair of the Task Force. Dan Perla of the Avi Chai Foundation was not pictured.

options. As a result, few Jewish students in intermediate communities have the day school experience during the high school years that is so important in Jewish continuity.

• Two-thirds of day schools in intermediate communities experienced enrollment declines between 2009/10 and 2011/12, including 18% that lost more than a quarter of their students.

Day schools in intermediate communities were much more likely to experience large enrollment decreases than schools in other sized communities. On average, the intermediate schools are operating at 68% of their capacity, a rate lower than other comparison groups. The opportunity cost of such excess capacity runs in the millions of dollars.

• Day schools in intermediate communities are more financially precarious that those in larger cities. They operate at a lower cost per pupil than schools elsewhere. The large majority run at a deficit and maintain inadequate cash reserves.

• The rate of enrollment decline and attrition, unused capacity with its carrying and opportunity costs, and weak finances are particularly acute in smaller communities, exacerbated by demographic trends and the rising costs of a day school education.

• Experimentation with new models of schools and new business models that lower costs may be necessary. Most heads of school and Federation executives are open to this exploration.

• The Task Force must craft solutions that both address the needs of the intermediate city schools as a group and allow for differences in the opportunities and challenges faced by each school.

In August of 2013, we convened an all-day Summit in New York City with “SME’s” (Subject Matter Experts) in the Jewish education field – from RAVSAK (the Jewish Community Day School Network), PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education), JFNA, Federation Executives, and individual Jewish education consultants. There was wonderful dialogue and discussion and a lot of dreaming about how to create schools of excellence with new business models related based upon new demographics. A proposal for Day School Conferences focused on smaller communities and developing “SWAT teams” of experts to bolster admissions and to build infrastructures at these schools was recommended.

In the Fall of 2013, Mark and I were asked to assist in the planning of an intensive two-day “Deep Dive on Small Schools & A Sustainable Future” at the recent RAVSAK conference for day school leaders. JFNA generously supported this effort by encouraging dyads from Executive Director Column Continued on page 10

march 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.

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How You Can Create a Jewish Legacy

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he Create a Jewish Legacy initiative began in 2007 as a partnership with American Hebrew Academy, B’nai Shalom Day School, Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel and the Federation to benefit our community. Cathy Levinson chaired this initiative that secured 152 legacies from 49 families. Michael Berkelhammer, former Foundation Chair, is the new Create a Jewish Legacy chair.

Some individuals are fortunate enough to be able to make significant gifts to the institutions they are passionate about and be recognized and honored during their lifetimes. Others make annual gifts but do not feel they are in a position to make a substantial gift.

They are concerned about having enough money to last through retirement and to leave to their heirs.

Fortunately, there are many ways to leave a gift after your lifetime. This

Foundation

is what we mean by “legacy” gift. More than just a monetary gift, it is a testament to your values and your life story that you are sharing with your heirs and our community. By working with the Foundation, you can make those plans and be recognized now for a gift that will be made in the future.

There are many ways to leave a legacy gift to the organizations of your choice through the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro. By establishing a named endowment fund ("designated fund"), you can permanently endow one or more organizations that will then receive an annual distribution. The following are some common ways to establish a designated fund: Bequest. You may leave a legacy gift in your Will or trust.

Cash gift. You may create a designated fund during your lifetime using cash or appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate.

Life insurance. You may name the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro as the

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beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

Discuss the tax deductibility of premiums with your financial advisor.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Pension Plan. You may assign the Foundation as a beneficiary.

Charitable Remainder Trust. A CRT provides for distributions to one or more individuals for a specified length of time then leaves the remainder of the trust to one or more designated charities. The distributions can be a percentage of the value of the trust (Charitable Remainder Unitrust or CRUT) or a fixed amount (Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust or CRAT).

Consider your legacy – what is it that you wish to share? Whom do you want to honor? Which institutions, both Jewish and secular, have been important to you? You might discuss these questions with your parents, significant other, and children. When you have an idea of which institutions you would like to support, contact the Foundation, and we

can schedule a confidential conversation to discuss how you can accomplish your goals.

The next step is to complete a yellow sheet which is a “Declaration of Intent,” choosing which institutions will be included in your legacy plans.

Then meet with your financial and legal advisors or make changes to beneficiary designations on your retirement account or life insurance policy. The Declaration of Intent is not legally binding and you can change the amounts or organizations at any time. Once your Declaration of Intent is signed, you will be a member of our Legacy Society, and if you wish for us to share your intentions with the institutions you have selected, you will be part of their Legacy Societies as well.

What will your legacy be? Talk to your financial advisors about which option is best for you. Please contact Susan R. Gutterman, J.D. at 336-852-0099 for a confidential discussion of your Jewish Legacy.

Donations to the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro Jan./Feb. 2014 The Jacke and Lottie K Samet Israel Experience Fund, in memory of Linda Lafferman by Joan Samet We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted a contribution. Please contact Melanie Verges, Stewardship, Program, and Communications Coordinator, at 336294-0846, and we will make sure to include it in the next issue. Thank you.

Pictured left: Susan Gutterman, Endowment Director of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro and Nancy Luberoff, Director of Elon’s Hillel. Right: Susan Gutterman and Barry Shrage, President of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston, MA.

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he Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, along with the Duke Center for Jewish Studies, held a two day conference entitled, “American Jewish Institutions and Organizational Innovation”. The conference hosted an array of innovative thinkers that included Rabbis and professors. Discussion topics included: Educating Professionals, New Institutions and New Markets, Innovative Congregations and Organizational Innovation and Theories of Institutional Change.

Speakers included Barry Shrage

President of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston, MA, Rabbi Dan Ain of the 92nd Street Y in New York, Rabbi Batshir Torcio who serves as the Rabbi-in-residence at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and Jordan Fruchtman, Chief Program Officer of Moishe House.

The conference presentations will be compiled into a book to be published by Barak Richman, Senior Fellow, Kenan Institute of Ethics, Duke University and Professor of Law and Business Administration.

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Todah Rabah We thank the following people for their contributions to Jewish Family Services.

All contributions to JFS are used for client assistance unless otherwise specified by the donor.

Jewish Family Services Algine and James Coleman Tobee and Leonard Kaplan Ila Rosenthal and Jeffrey Katz Edna and Ari Mhashilkar Helen and Mark Miller In Memory: Of: Manas Mordechai Sternschein From: Polly and Buzz Strasser

“Workforce Development in Greensboro— Trends and Resources for Training and Employment”

with Jim Donnelly, Director, Occupational Training at GTCC, Greensboro Campus

Jim is a professional who is uniquely positioned to help us understand how to prepare ourselves, and maybe our children too, for future employment. What are some of our educational institutions and businesses seeing and doing that can help us find a direction?

Where should we be placing our energies?

Join us!

Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Jewish Family Services, 5509-C. W. Friendly Ave. Greensboro Questions, Directions, and RSVP’s to bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org or 852-4829, ext. 225

Of: Stan Brodsky From: Gladys and Harold Haber Of: Inez Berman From: Gladys and Harold Haber Food Pantry In Memory: Of: Rebecca Hodes From: Zelda and George Breslow Van Fund In Honor: Of: the birth of the grandson of

Lois and Howard Mezer From: Debbie and Paul Barry 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.

Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Applications for young women enrolled in full-time post-secondary education demonstrating leadership qualities are due by March 31, 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 (click on JFS Pliner Scholarship Fund, lower left, and then scroll to bottom of the next page for the link to the application.)

Contact Betsy Gamburg 336852-4829, ext. 225 or bgamburg@ shalomgreensboro for any questions.

Jewish Educational Loan Fund 2014 Application AVAILABLE MARCH 1 – APRIL 30 Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) will be available for the 2014-2015 school year from the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF).

The application will be open to Jewish students in Fla., Ga., N.C., S.C. and Va. (excluding metro D.C.) on JELF’s website at www.jelf.org from March 1 – April 30.

JELF loans are need-based and offer “last-dollar” financing, meaning that JELF provides the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school. In 2013, the average undergraduate loan was $3,870 and the average graduate loan was $4,479.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited institution located in the United States, be a U.S. citizen or have lawful immigration status in the U.S., and be able to demonstrate financial need (FAFSA application required).

The Jewish Educational Loan Fund

(JELF) awarded more than $852,000 in interest-free loans to Jewish students in Fla., Ga., N.C., S.C. and Va. for the 2013-2014 school year, including $45,972 to Greensboro area students. A record number of applicants came to JELF seeking to fill the gap between the resources they assembled through grants, loans and scholarships and the real cost of their education.

While JELF currently administers over $4 million in outstanding loans, it has maintained its impressive 99 percent repayment rate. As students repay their loans, JELF uses those payments to make new loans, creating a circle of tzedakah. As a loan recipient recently expressed to JELF, “Thank you so much for your kindness in helping make it possible for me to work towards achieving the career goals to which I’ve long aspired.”

For additional information, contact JELF at application@jelf.org, 770-396-3080 or visit www.jelf.org.

March 2014

Mamele

Yiddish Film Monday, March 31, 1:00 p.m. at Jewish Family Services Molly Picon sings and acts her way through this Yiddish Cinderella story of a mamele (little mother) who is so busy cooking and schlepping for her family after her mother’s death that she has little time to pay attention to her own love interest. This musical romantic comedy was restored with new English subtitles by the National Center for Jewish Film.

Refreshments will be provided a discussion follows the film.

For van reservations, please contact Marcia Hermelin, 852-4829, x 222.

Sponsored by Chai Notes* and the Yiddish Club *Chai Notes is funded in part by the BJH Foundation for Senior Services.

Chai Notes March 10, 1:30-3:00 Jewish Federation Building

Learn watercolor techniques and create a painting inspired by Hebrew letters with Jewish community artist and art teacher, Jenny Schultz.

Please contact Katy Claussen to reserve a space. kclaussen@shalomgreensboro.org, 852-4829, x228.

For van, call Marcia, ext. 222.

Tips From An Employer on Resume Writing

By Betsy Gamburg, MSW, LCSW

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hris Laney, President of Zynergy Technologies, provided a wonderful employment workshop in December that highlighted his company and the employment opportunities there. Mr. Laney is a lively and engaging speaker as well as a talented businessman and entrepreneur.

We greatly appreciated his coming to the group. Of his many remarks, these related to resume writing are important to remember.

1. Make your resume fit you. You must be comfortable with it. Get advice and feedback but make sure it accurately reflects who you are.

2. Unless unless you are in a highly technical field (such as IT), a resume should be no longer than two pages.

3. The “career objective” is not considered very helpful, especially if it says something like “I want to use

my talents to contribute to a team effort.” It wastes valuable space at the top of your resume where it is more effective to highlight your skill set and accomplishments. Such a section can be titled. “Summary of Skill Set” and is much more impressive.

4. When writing up your experience, usually bulleted, make sure you aren’t writing mere job descriptions. That says what you did but doesn’t tell the employer if you were good at it. Include the results of what you did and wherever possible, quantify your achievements. “I managed a sales force of 12 people, increased sales by 15%, and opened up 8 new accounts” is much more dynamic than “Sales manager for large medical supply company.”

5. Remember that an employer has a problem—work isn’t getting done. That employer is looking for someone to solve that problem. Your resume is the first step in making a strong impression that

you can help—so tailor it as best you can to demonstrate that you understand the problems and issues in that particular field or with that particular employer.

Use your cover letter to accentuate this and use the job description as a guide to carefully align your experience with what the employer is seeking.

Here are a few other suggestions as well. Make sure your voice mail, where a potential employer might leave a message, has a professional and friendly sounding voice on it. Do not use unprofessional sounding e-mail addresses (no sloppyjo@ something.com or timeofyourlife@ something.com, for instance). Google yourself to see what’s out there on you— you can’t necessarily change it but you can be prepared since many employers google potential candidates. And lastly, clean up your Facebook page. Set settings so you have maximum control over what is put on there.

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JFS Children's Program on Super Sunday

Donors offer reduced and Free Fares!

Katy Claussen provided the JFS Children's Program for Super Sunday.

She worked with three different age groups to bring appropriate activities to each group on the topic of Tzedakah. Using songs and puppets and concluding with painting a giant Tzedakah box, the children were engaged and learned about the importance of giving to others. Thank you to our wonderful teen volunteers, Maddie Meyerhoffer, Emily Kerner, Evan Bretan, and Kai Darrow and to the great teachers at B'nai Shalom who helped us.

Due to the generosity of our donors, the van is FREE on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and now only $2.00 each way any other time. Call Marcia at JFS (336) 8524829, ext. 222 three days ahead to schedule. Dennis Eaton (pictured above) is one of several friendly and reliable JFS Drivers. Kevin Thurm and Vicky Brown round out our wonderful team.

mitzvah Day Mitzvah Day is on Sunday, May 4, 2014 starting at 9 a.m.

Registration is open NOW at www.shalomgreensboro.org.

This year you can sign up directly for a project.

Register EARLY to get the project of your choice!

Come discuss your experiences, concerns, and dilemmas in a supportive and confidential environment.

Singles Triad Jewish Singles has over 120 members.

Our group is geared towards mature singles over the age of 40. Contact Gail to be added to the e list for future activities, 852-4829 x 227 or gbretan@shalomgreensboro.org

Service-learning Find out how being a part of our JFS Adult Jewish Service-Learning group can deepen your volunteer experience, enhance your Jewish learning, add fun to your life, and strengthen connections to other people.

Contact Gail for more info, 852-4829 x 227 gbretan@shalomgreensboro.org.

PASSOVER SENIOR LUNCHEON Temple Emanuel Friendship Circle Beth David Vatikim and Jewish Family Services invite you to a Passover Senior Holiday Luncheon

Reservations required.

For lunch and/or van, call Jewish Family Services, 852-4829, ext. 222,

by March 27, 2014.

For kosher, specify the vegetarian option.

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Facilitated by Jewish Family Services: Betsy Gamburg, MSW, LCSW, Director Beth Childs, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker For information, call JFS at (336) 852-4829

Open to everyone in our Jewish community.

Sponsored by:

Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:00 noon at Temple Emanuel 1129 Jefferson Road Greensboro, NC Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

Partially funded by grants from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services and The William A. Stern Foundation.

Corporate sponsorship by Spring Arbor

Watch for upcoming workshops on important topics!

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SUPER SUNDAY

March 2014

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It’s not every day that we can improve lives around the world with a single phone call.

On SUPER SUNDAY we did. Thank you.

Super Sunday was an opportunity to connect with our community and make a real impact. On Sunday, February 2, our volunteers “Partied with a Purpose” helping to support a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community that is a force for good locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Thank you to our in-kind sponsors for their generous donations on Super Sunday!

Arlene McKane Photography, Beth David Synagogue, B’nai Shalom Day School, Faucette Farms, Foster Caviness, Harris Teeter, High Point Furniture, Krispy Kreme, New Garden Bagels, Panera Bread, REI, Starbucks- Guilford College, Temple Emanuel Telethon photos courtesy of Arlene McKane and Gail Bretan.

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Susan Siegel, Head of School, Bnai Shalom Day School, Alina Spaulding, Akiva School of Nashville, TN, Robert Chandler, Marilyn Forman Chandler, Leslie Grossman, Gann Academy, Waltham, MA, Dorit Zmiri, Jewish Community Day School, Boston, Mark Spielman, AHA, Rabbi Gad Romang, AHA and Jill Spielman Shoshany, Emery Weiner School, Houston.

both day schools and federations in smaller communities to attend. Susan Siegel, Head of School of B’nai Shalom, Mark Spielman, Director of Admissions and Rabbi Gad Romang, Director of Jewish Studies of the American Hebrew Academy and I all attended the conference. Mark Goldstein and I presented a well-attended session about “Federation as a Day School Partner.”

In other sessions, we learned a great deal about such issues as: creative new models for day schools, spiritual learning models, achieving academic excellence, and governance structures. In the months to come, PEJE will sponsor a Recruitment and Retention Academy and later a governance academy for smaller communities (B’nai Shalom will be attending).

Locally, the Federation is an ardent supporter of our day schools. It is critical that our support must not waiver and will grow for both B’nai Shalom Day School and the American Hebrew Academy.

Strong Jewish Day schools of excellence are vital components of the infrastructure of vibrant Jewish communities. They are both anchor institutions which help to attract young Jewishly-committed families, Jewish professionals working in our Jewish communal institutions including rabbis in our congregations.

Naomi Rosenblatt in her book Wrestling With Angels, writes: “Home is the starting point of our identity, the baseline against which we measure our progress in life. Coming home means taking stock of who we are, where we have been, and what we have achieved.

That’s why it’s so important for us to give our children a strong sense of identity while they’re growing up. If they take something with them when they go out into the world, they will have something substantive to return to later in life.”

Mark and I are committed, as is our task force, to searching for ways to enrich and strengthen our Jewish day schools. We have just been presented with an opportunity to partner with a major national funder to strengthen Jewish community day schools through training and coaching.

Anyone interested in taking a tour of either B’nai Shalom Day School or the American Hebrew Academy or to learn more about enrolling, contact Nikki Goldstein at BSDS at ngoldstein@ bnai-shalom.org or 855-5091x7705 or Mark Spielman at the American Hebrew Academy: mspielman@aha-net.org or 336-217-7074

Community enrichment Fund HONOR OF: Of: Dr. Daniel Gottsegen, as a Tribute to the invaluable contributions to the Greensboro Medical Community and the superlative quality of the care given to his many patients throughout a career that spanned over 40 years.

From: Sandra and Kenny Greene IN MEMORY OF: Of: Lisa Kraus McCaskey From: Bob and Sally Cone

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Members of the Raleigh-Cary Federation Campaign staff joined Greensboro campaign staff and volunteers to share some “Best Practices.” From L-R: Keith Rosen, Leah Henderson, Barry Schwartz, Deborah Kintzing, Marilyn Chandler, and Bob Goldwasser.

2014 BJH Foundation for Senior Services Grant

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he 2014 BJH Foundation for Senior Services grant applications are currently available at www.bjhfoundation. org. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations serving Jewish older adults in North and South Carolina.

Last year, BJH Foundation for Senior Services awarded 21 grants totaling more than $203,230 to help fund programs such as elder day care, congregational nurse programs, social worker programs, home and community services, guardianship and care management for Jewish older adults in North and South Carolina. Over the past seven years, BJH Foundation has awarded more than 130 grants in excess of $1.4 Million Dollars.

“The BJH Foundation stays focused on helping people and making a real difference,” says Cheryl David, President BJH Foundation for Senior Services. “I’m so proud of the projects and community events that we support, because they enhance the quality of life for Jewish older adults across North Carolina and South Carolina. For example, with our funding, The Congregational Nurse Program was able to produce a manual showing other communities how to start similar programs, through connecting nurses with seniors in Greensboro and the surrounding areas.”

She added, "I was pleasantly surprised when the Congregational

Nurse visited my family member when she was placed in rehabilitation care. I guess what goes around does really come around.”

BJH Foundation continues to reach out to the Jewish older adult population with an emphasis on five different focus areas. These include religion, Jewish learning and education, improving health, meal and fellowship/social programs and targets low income, assisted living and older adults who are 70+ years old.

The BJH Foundation for Senior Services welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are classified as a 501(C)(3) charitable organization as determined by IRS regulations or are affiliated with another tax-exempt organization such as a local government, school or synagogue.

For a complete list of requirements and restrictions please visit www. bjhfoundation.org.

All applications must be postmarked

by April 15, 2014 or hand delivered to the BJH Foundation office. Grant Applications for qualified organizations are available at www.bjhfoundation.org .

The BJH Foundation looks forward to announcing the recipients in June 2014. For additional information, visit www.bjhfoundation.org or email wcutler@bjhfoundation.org.

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b’nai Shalom 8th Graders elected to american hebrew academy's honor Society Mazel tov to Gabriella Detrano, Greyson Grandis and David Gross for being elected to American Hebrew Academy’s Honor Society.

The American Hebrew Academy Honor Society is a prestigious program that recognizes outstanding Jewish eighth and ninth grade students, from around the globe, who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, service to community, and character. The society's goal is to acknowledge bright, hard-working, well-

rounded students who are nominated by school personnel, Rabbis, Jewish community professionals, camp directors, counselors, coaches, and/or friends for membership in to the American Hebrew Academy Honor Society.

Sunday Fun Day @ b’nai Shalom Day School!

Rising Kindergarten and 1st Grade children and parents Art & Story Time Fun Day Sunday, March 30 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. *RSVP to Nikki Goldstein, Director of Admissions, at ngoldstein@bnai-shalom. org by March 25

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.

Who: Children birth - four years and their parents/caregiver When: Monday Mornings from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

beth David Synagogue

Shabbat across america Friday, march 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Photo credit: Andrew Bowen Photography

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

march 2014

Rabbi Havivi will lead a traditional Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a home-cooked, family style Shabbat dinner at 6:45 p.m., served by our Board of Trustees. Don’t miss this special evening as we join with other kehillot across our country in celebrating Shabbat Across America. You can sign up and pay online at www.bethdavidsynagogue.org/shabbatacross-america/ or contact the Synagogue office.

men’s Club Shabbat Shabbat, march 8

Please join us for Men’s Club Shabbat services and Kiddush Luncheon. Join us as we honor the men of our community and celebrate our heritage together.

men’s Club Tefillin Wrap Sunday, march 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Adults and children of b’nai mitzvah age are invited to come and learn about tefillin. Rabbi Havivi and personal trainers will be available to help. Bring your tefillin sets and spares to share.

Extra sets will be available. Those attending will enjoy breakfast together afterwards. For more information, contact David Feinstein at dfeinstein@triad. rr.com.

learn to bake hamentashen Sunday, march 9 at 10 a.m.

Ronnie Herbst shares her recipes, tips and tricks just in time for Purim. This class is free and materials will be provided.

RSVP to Lia at lsater@bdgso.org or

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235.7734 by Monday, March 3, so we’ll have enough supplies for everyone.

read The Qur’an with rabbi havivi, Wed., march 19, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

The Qur’an, or Koran, is the “Bible”The Book - of Islam. It was written in a milieu heavily influenced by Jewish culture and literature. And it is the basis of the faith of 1.6 billion people - about 25% of the world’s population. I’m curious about the Qur’an – what does it say? What does it teach? What does it teach about Jews and about our Jewish stories?

Over the next months, I’ll be reading the Qur’an with a group of friends, and I’m inviting you to join us. We will meet on the third Wednesday of each month and read chapters at home, and review and discuss what we have read. Please spread the word and invite friends.

Shalom, Shabbat! Purim Party Friday, march 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Children in costume and their families will enjoy a brief, age-appropriate Shabbat service followed by a spaghetti with or without meatballs dinner. The cost is only $25 per family and $10 per grandparent.

Make your reservations online at www. bethdavidsynagogue.org or by contacting the synagogue office at 294-0007.

extreme Purim Carnival Sunday, march 16

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rides, games, prizes, hot dogs. Come in costume.

12Th annUal USeD booK Sale

urn over a new leaf at the 12th Annual Used Book Sale in the Social Hall at Beth David Synagogue, March 1-3, 2014.

Proceeds support education and community programming.

Gently used nonfiction, Judaica, religion and philosophy, classics, reference works, textbooks, children’s materials, cookbooks, crafts and hobbies, coffee table and oversized books, fiction, mysteries, foreign language materials, LP records, DVDs, CDs, cassettes and videos, vintage books, and curiosities will be available. Most of the more than 40,000 books on sale cost $3.00 or less.

Be the first to shop when the Book Sale opens Saturday evening, March 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wine and cheese

will be served; the cover charge is $5.

The extended shopping hours on Sunday, March 2, are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with no cover charge.

On Monday, March 3, 2014, bargains are available from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., with no cover charge.

It’s never too late to donate books and other materials. Please bring donations to the Beth David Synagogue Business Office. If you have any questions, please call 336-294-0007.

Proceeds to benefit educational and community programming. Cost: $5 Saturday night; no admission charge Sunday or Monday at Beth David Synagogue Social Hall, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27410.

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Interfaith amigos Friday, march 7, 7:30 p.m., Greene Street Campus

Known for their unique blend of spiritual wisdom and humor, the “Interfaith Amigos” will present a program addressing the “awkward” parts of interfaith dialog following Shabbat services. The group consists of Rabbi Ted Falcon, Imam Jamal Rahman, and Pastor Don Mackenzie.

ladies Who lunch Tuesday, march 11, 12 p.m.

The Sisterhood ‘Ladies Who Lunch’ are getting together. Location TBA. RSVP to Barbara Scheck at 288-8630 or Helene Bargebuhr at cyberbarge1@me.com.

Shabbat mishpacha Friday, march 14, 6 p.m.

6:00 p.m., Tot & Gesher Shabbat Services 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m., Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings

Purim Spiel Saturday, march 15, 7 p.m. & Sunday, march 16

Marcia Berger will lead a cast of Temple members in a performance of, “My Fair Esther,” the story of Purim based on the play “My Fair Lady.” Performances will be on Saturday evening, March 15, during the Purim service and on Sunday morning during Religious School.

Purim megillah reading, Costume Parade & Carnival Sunday, march 16, 9:30 a.m.

Kids should come dressed in costumes; prizes will be awarded. Carnival will begin at 10:30 a.m. and Brotherhood will be selling their famous hot dog lunch & hamantashen, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

movie mavens Film Club, Dinner and a movie Sunday, march 16, 6 p.m.

Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by the movie at 7:00 p.m. Cost for dinner is $15/person (BYOB). Adults only, please.

RSVP to David Rosen in the Temple office

by March 10, at 292-7899 or drosen@tegreensboro.org.

Spring Fundraiser and raffle Drawing Saturday, march 22, 7 p.m.

Enter into our Spring 50/50 raffle for a chance to win up to $5000. Tickets are $10 each and you can buy them for yourself, sell them to extended family members, neighbors, co-workers or friends. If you have not received your packet of tickets, or would like to purchase more, please call the Temple, 336-292-7899 or email drosen@tegreensboro.org and we will deliver them to you. Ticket stubs and payments must be delivered to the Temple by March 21.

The American Hebrew Academy Lecture Series “Look Who’s Talking To Our Kids” Presents Jonathan Medved, Founder, CEO of OurCrowd

bagels, books, and beyond book Club Tuesday, march 25, 12 p.m. "my Promised land" by Ari Shavit March 26, 2014, 7:30 – 9:00 P.M.

Schmooze With The rabbi Wednesday, march 26, 12 p.m.

Enjoy lunch with Rabbi Guttman. Let’s talk about anything and everything. Conversation is on us. Lunch is on you. RSVP to David Rosen at DRosen@tegreensboro. org or 292-7899.

early Childhood engagement Center (eCeC) Kids' Tag Sale Thursday, march 27, 6-9 p.m. and Friday, march 28, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Reserve your table for $25 to sell your gently-used kids stuff and you keep the cash - OR - donate your gently used kids clothes, toys, books, games, gear, furniture and ECEC keeps the cash. Drop off items weekdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or Sundays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. To reserve a table to sell items yourself, contact Claudia at caukal@gmail.com or Louise at 292-7899.

Proceeds support the ECEC. All donated items not sold will be distributed to organizations in the community in need.

Tot Shabbat Friday, march 28, 6 p.m.

American Hebrew Academy - Dining Pavilion 4334 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 This is an extraordinary opportunity not to be missed.

The Greensboro community is invited to attend.

There is no cost and no reservations are necessary, but seating is limited.

About Jonathan: Jonathan Medved is according to the Washington Post,”one of Israel’s leading high tech venture capitalists.” In the September, 2008 NY Times Supplement “Israel at 60” Medved was named one of the top 10 most influential Americans who have impacted Israel. Medved has invested in over 100 Israeli startup companies, helping 12 of them to get to valuations in excess of $100 Million dollars. (Reprinted from Jonathan Medved’s Bio from www.ourcrowd.com)

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March 2014

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Lecture series with Professor Leah Kinberg Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem is please to announce a series of lectures with professor Leah Kinberg. The topic: "Jerusalem in the Abrahamic Traditions" will be explored on Wednesdays, March 19 and 26 and Thursday, April 3, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive, Winston-Salem, N.C. All events are free and open to the public.

While dealing with basic events that occurred in the city throughout 3000 years, the time will focus on the mythic themes that have been attached to Jerusalem throughout the years. These discus-

sions will examine Jerusalem as an idea and will not cover contemporary aspects or occurrences.

Dr. Leah Kinberg is a visiting professor at Wake Forest University in the Department of Religion. She has been on staff since 1986 in the Department of History of the Middle East & Africa Studies at Tel Aviv University.

To register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=syxxt5bab&oei dk=a07e8tz1m61f8e212c5 For more information, contact Temple Emanuel, (336) 722-6640.

The Holocaust: Looking Back, Looking Forward Screening of "The Longest Hatred" on Thursday, March 13 at 7:15 p.m.

Two Thousand years of Anti-Judaism set the stage for the Shoah. We’ll view “The Longest Hatred” and consider how long defamation must last to set the stage for a catastrophe like the Shoah and what it takes to erase the attitudes inculcated in the dominant culture as a result of such defamation. Guy Blynn moderator.

Screening of "The Game of Death" on Thursday, April 10 at 7:15 p.m. “Just following orders.” Nuremberg and other post 1945 proceedings have established the invalidity of this excuse. After viewing “The Game of Death,” we’ll consider

whether this judgment should be reconsidered. Guy Blynn moderator.

A special Yom HaShoah remembrance will feature the showing of “Weapons of the Spirit” and a Yom HaShoah service on Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Weapons of the Spirit: During World War II, in and around one village in Nazi-occupied France, 5,000 Jews were sheltered—by 5,000 Christians! The astonishing story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. Written, produced and directed

by Pierre Sauvage (90 minutes).

Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Temple Emanuel, (336) 722-6640.

Camp Gan Israel hosts Shabbaton Sleepover.

Some 30 CGI Campers got together for the fourth annual Camp Gan Isreal Shabbaton Sleepover at Chabad. With non-stop activities, games, storytelling, skits, food and just loads of fun.

The highlight for Zoe Simon was counselor Mendy who came in all the way from N.Y. Talia Lasovsky remarked that

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she had the most fun playing Gaga.

To top it off after Havdalah the campers went bowling and bumper cars.

All in all it was an unbelievable 25 hours.

At the end of Shabbat one camper remarked, “I never knew Shabbat can be so much fun. The time flew by.”

*Under Water Entertainment & Crafts *Multimedia Megillah Reading *Graggers, Hamentashen & Fun For the Whole Family Admission: $10 per person; $36 per family (includes food and activities) Sponsor: $100 RSVP 336-617-8120 or Purim@ ChabadGreensboro.com

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Jewish Camp Directors Visit Greensboro

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n Wednesday evening, January 29, The Foundation For Jewish Camp invited the Greensboro Jewish Federation staff, community and volunteer leaders to join them for dinner at the Proximity Hotel.

Guests met with directors of incubator camps across the country and learned about the various new camping models.

These camps had each received $1.2 million and additional support for marketing from the Jim Joseph Foundation to build Jewish identity in youth by attracting new children. The directors shared some of their favorite stories of campers and their Jewish journeys as a result of incubator camps. They gave an overview of their programs which focused on the outdoors, sports, theatre, art and culinary arts, organic and sustainability and one with a Jewish outward bound style focus.

An amazing 2713 unique campers attended one of these camps with 38% attending Jewish camps for the first time.

For information about Jewish Camp contact: Rachel Wolf at the Greensboro Jewish Federation, 852-5433 ext. 229, or Betsy Gamburg at Jewish Family Services, 852-4829 ext. 225 or log onto www. shalomgreensboro.org or www.jewishcamp.org.

Standing (L-R): Vivian Stadlin (Eden Village Camp), Rabbi Fred Guttman, Steve Bombart, Keith Rosen, Steve Shavitz, Deborah Kintzing, Rabbi Eliav Bock (Ramah Outdoor Adventure), Jerry Pinsker, Men’s 2014 Campaign Chair, Susan Pinsker, (Center for Creative Leadership), Susan Robinson, Molly Hott ( Passport NYC), Boaz Avraham Katz, Shane Carr (URJ 6 Points Sports Academy) . Seated: Yoni Stadlin (Eden Village Camp) with daughter Amalia, Marilyn Chandler, Scott McGrath (FJC), Michelledana Sharan (Eden Village Camp), Rachel Wolf, Nikki Michaelson, (AHA), Jay Frankel, ( FJC). Not present: Directors of Adamah Adventure based in Atlanta.

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