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Jacksonville Jewish News • January 2017
lifecycles Births
Nathan Elliot Setzer was born in Jacksonville on Friday, Oct. 25,, 2016 to parents Lauren and Michael Setzer and big brother Jeremy. Proud paternal grandparents are Leonard and Debra Setzer and equally proud maternal grandparents are Carol Madow of Baltimore, Md., and David and Yoko Madow, also of Baltimore. Nathan Setzer
Mitzvah
B’nai
Ariel Gil Sauer, son of Dr. and Dr. Shiree and Andrew Sauer, will be called to the Torah on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah, Saturday, Jan. 28th at Chabad of Mandarin. Sharing in the simcha will be his sister, Talia Rivka Sauer, age 17, grandparents Heidi and David Samouha from Northridge, Calif. and Esther and George Sauer Ariel Sauer from South Orange, N.J., in addition to many other friends and family. Ariel is in seventh grade at St. Johns Country Day School where he has served as the copresident of his class and was voted best all-around Lower School Boy. He enjoys crew, band and building things and he has been to Israel several times, developing a great love for the nation and its people, especially those who risk their lives to protect Israel every day. Ariel’s Bar Mitzvah project will be supporting the Friends of the IDF, a charitable organization devoted to providing scholarships and support for men and women in the Israel Defense Forces.
Engagements
Mazel tov to Nicole Miller and Fred Marks, who officially became engaged, Sunday, Nov. 19. The couple met and became close through their involvement with the Temple 20s and 30s young professionals group. Miller, is the daughter of Kim and Marc Miller of Jacksonville and the sister of Josh Miller. She is currently employed as a tech recruiter at the CSI compaMarks and Miller nies and is a board member of the UF Hillel in Gainesville. Marks is the son of Penny and Jeff Marks, also of Jacksonville and the brother of Sherry Goldberg. He works as senior financial analyst for Martin J. Gottleib and Associates and is an active volunteer for the local Ronald McDonald House. A spring 2018 wedding is planned.
Accomplishments
Marilyn A. Feldstein is a contributing author and wrote the chapter ‘Should I Stay or Go: Managing a Successful Ca-
reer Transition’, in the new book ‘Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide to Landing a Job You’ll Love’. Feldstein is Marilyn Feldstein President and Certified Career Coach of Career Choices Unlimited, Inc.
Sympathies
… To the family of Jacksonville Jewish Center member Charles Haimowitz, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 27th at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, children, Mark (Trudy) Haimowitz, Lori (Kirk) Halpern, grandchildren, Erica and Ben Halpern, siblings, Albert (Edie) Haimes, Joy Haimowitz Jarchower, in addition to many nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside funeral service took place Oct. 30th at the Old Center Cemetery in Jacksonville. Contributions in Charles Haimowitz’s memory may be directed to a charity of your choice. … To the family of David Miller, who passed away Saturday, Nov. 26th. He is survived by his children, Megan Miller and Leah (Anne) Barron, his partner of many years Rebecca Miller, his mother Betty Miller, sister Stephanie (David) Lasbossiere and their children Joshua and Jacob, brother Scott Miller and his children Sarah and Benjamin Miller, in addition to a granddaughter Thando Amana. Services were conducted at congregation Or Atid in Henrico, Va., and shiva was observed in Richmond, Va. Contributions in David Miller’s memory can be made to the First Tee. … To the family of Leah L. Duhan, who passed away Monday, Nov. 28th at the age of 96. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews, including Maxine (Daniel) Cooper. A graveside service was held Nov. 30th at the Temple Cemetery at Evergreen Cemetery. The family requests that donations in memory of Leah Duhan be made to River Garden or The Temple. … To the family of Hilda Warfield, who passed away, Sunday, Dec. 4th at the age of 88. She is survived by her sons Dr. Steven (Risa) Warfield and Allen Warfield, grandchildren Sam (Rachel) Warfield, Shea Williams (Eric Matthews) and Rachael Warfield, in addition to her great-grandchild Kiley Matthews. Funeral services were held in Detroit, Mich., Dec. 6th. Contributions in Hilda Warfield’s memory can be made to the Jacksonville Jewish Center, Hadassah, JFCS’s Holocaust Survivor Services, or River Garden Hebrew Home and Senior Services. … To the family of Elaine Tenenbaum, who passed away Wednesday, Dec.14th at the age of 81. She is survived by her husband Stanley, son Phillip (Donna) Tenenbaum, grandchildren Robyn and Alan (Lisa) Tenenbaum and great-grandchildren James and Hazel. A graveside service was held Dec. 19th at King David Gardens at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family requests that donations in memory of Elaine Tenenbaum be made to the Seth Tenenbaum Scholarship Fund at Pine Castle, 4911 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, 32207 or pinecastle.
org. … To the family of long-time Jacksonville Jewish Center member, Dr. Harold Baumgarten, Sunday, Dec. 25th at the age of 91. He is survived by his Rita, children Karen (Leopold) Sher, Bonnie (Ken) Friedman, and Hal (Brenda) Baumgarten, grandchildren Michael Zabrek, Rose Sher (Jeremy Soso), Samatha Sher, Matthew and Katy Rose Friedman and Rachel Baumgarten, and his sister Beatrice Yates. A graveside service was held Dec. 28th, at the New Center Cemetery in Jacksonville. Contributions in Harold Baumgarten’s memory can be made to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue, or the Jacksonville Jewish Center.
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New JLI course to explore modern conundrums with a Talmudic twist By Chabad of Clay County
It happens every so often that you read a news story, observe a case, or hear of a dilemma, and it grips you, forcing you to consider right versus wrong, and justice versus injustice. As people with an internal moral compass and an inner sense of fairness, we are well equipped to delve into these matters intelligently. The opportunity to discuss and debate these issues with those who have differing viewpoints is often stimulating and deeply meaningful. Beginning this winter Rabbi Shmuly Feldman of Clay County Chabad and Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky of Chabad at the Beaches will offer a new sixsession course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) called ‘The Dilemma: Modern Conundrums. Talmudic Debates. Your Solutions’. The Beaches course will start-up Wednesday, Feb. 1st from 7-8:30 p.m., and the Clay County session will begin Sunday, Jan. 29th in Ponte Vedra from 10-11:30 a.m. Scenarios that will be discussed are based on current and sometimes controversial events. Fascinatingly, the Talmud offers incredibly deep refreshingly new ideas. “This course presents intellectually stimulating ideas, a fresh
modern perspective based on ancient yet surprisingly relevant ideas,” said Rabbi Shmuly Feldman, one of two local JLI Instructors in the Jacksonville area. “In the course, participants will have a chance to debate current ideas based on some fascinating scenarios.” The Talmud is a compilation of Jewish legal and moral scholarship, transmitted, debated, and preserved through the ages. It is the foundation of Judaism’s principled jurisprudence in constructing a just and loving world. The Talmud positions itself to help us solve the dilemmas that arise from conflicting legal and moral claims. This is because the Talmud seeks not only the right answers, but also
the right questions, rejecting the incoherent and embracing the coherent, while still standing humbly in the presence of mystery. It is willing to suppose, imagine, and test the boundaries of the intellect. The Dilemma is accredited for continuing legal education. Like all JLI programs, this course is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Interested students may call 904290-1017 for Clay County and 904-543-9301 for the Beaches, or visit myJLI.com for registration and for other course-related information. JLI courses are presented in Ponte Vedra and Clay County in conjunction with Chabad at the Beaches and Chabad of Clay County. Members of the local media are invited to observe a class and/or conduct an advance interview with the local course facilitator. Interviews with national facilitators and course creators also may be scheduled, upon request. Contact Rabbi Kurinsky for additional mediarelated information.