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JCCA recognizes Federation’s community model and strategic plan By Howard Tevlowitz, Federation Executive Director

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is proud to share the press release below from the Jewish Community Center Association (JCCA) of North America. Our Federation has received national recognition for the work we have done to build community, enhance Jewish life, strengthen ties to Israel, and to address the needs of vulnerable populations in Sarasota-Manatee and around the world. Howard Tevlowitz As you will read throughout this issue, we are not stagnant – through our strate-

gic planning initiative, we will continue to meet the challenges of being a 21st century Jewish community. Our leadership will evaluate each aspect of our Federation – programming, development, governance and communications – so that we will emerge from this process even stronger and more committed to our mission than ever. We thank you for your continued support!

he Jewish Community Center Association ÎÎ Bringing the community closer to Israel and (JCCA) of North America is pleased to conencouraging advocacy on her behalf gratulate The Jewish Federation of SaraAn important part of this Federation’s strategic The hottest sota-Manatee on its recently completed strategic plan includes embarking on a new branding camnetworking planning initiative. paign that will further enhance the community’s event Both JCCA and The Jewish Federations of North understanding of how the Jewish Federation has inin town just America recognize this Federation as an organiza- tegrated its mission and values with those of an eftion on the cutting edge of developing a new model fective JCC. As well, Federation anticipates hosting got hotter! that addresses how to best help Jewish communities a day camp with a Jewish component on its campus function and thrive. They have effectively taken the in the summer of 2015. Details of these initiatives best of JCCs, Jewish Federations, and Jewish founwill be announced soon and we at JCCA are excited dations, and melded them into one highly functional to see what’s in store! entity. “We are thrilled to have been a part of the evoluAs a member of the JCCA, the Jewish Federation of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee tion’s communitywide programs and services reflect from its traditional Federation to a collabthe Family Jeweler 14276 Name: ________________________________________________ Invoice Refmodel #: ________________ the vision and principles of a successful JCC. These orative community builder and service provider. Its principles include: innovative and wildly successful programming and ÎÎ Fostering Jewish identity through educational, partnerships with both Jewish and secular organizaoutreach and social programs for all ages tions make it a relevant model for growth and susÎÎ Building Jewish community while bringing tainability,” said Arnie Sohinki, Senior VP, and Alan Jewish life, values and culture to the commuGoldberg, VP of JCC Association. nity at-large For more information about The Jewish FederaÎÎ Providing a central location where Jewish ortion of Sarasota-Manatee, visit TheJewishFederation. ganizations can meet and collaborate as comorg or contact Howard Tevlowitz, Executive DirecThis Proof must be signed and returned before partners tor, at 941.343.2112 or htevlowitz@jfedsrq.org. Temple Beth we can proceed with munity your order. This is your

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People of the Book event Federation Mini-Series – Strategic Management a huge success! By Len Steinberg

By Howard Tevlowitz, Federation Executive Director

ust two words: “Thank you!” This phrase truly encompasses everything about the People of the Book event. This new program was an opportunity for The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to thank our donors who have contributed at least $36 to our annual campaign. The featured speaker for the event was Robert Edsel, author of The Monuments Men. An audience of over 800 had the opportunity to hear Edsel speak about the brave, middle-aged men who risked their lives in WWII to save the art of Europe from the Nazis. Robert Edsel, on a trip to Florence, Italy, wondered why so many art treasures had not been destroyed during the war. He had just sold his business and had the time and interest to investigate. His investigations took him to northern Europe. His most recent book is about the art in Italy and what happened to it. Recognition for the work of the Monuments Men by the President of the United States for their valor and the importance of their mission occurred

in 2007 through the efforts of Robert Edsel. Few people, however, knew the story until Edsel’s book was published in 2009 and the recent release of the film of the same name. The response to the People of the Book event has been most gratifying. Audience members were pleased to have the opportunity to hear the story and meet the author who has formed a foundation to continue to pursue the return of artworks to their rightful owners. As I left the auditorium, there was a long line forming to speak with Robert Edsel and have him sign books. “Many thanks to Federation for the opportunity to hear this fascinating story that provides a greater understanding of the importance of saving a civilization’s cultural heritage,” said event chair Ina Schnell. We are incredibly grateful for the community’s continued support of our efforts. Special thanks to the event’s partners and sponsors: The Ringling, Sarasota Magazine, The Observer Group and Bookstore1Sarasota.

Howard Tevlowitz, Ina Schnell, Robert Edsel, Steven High, Executive Director of The Ringling

elcome to this month’s installment of the Federation Mini-Series. This monthly feature serves to outline the work our Federation does as a result of the support of our generous donors. Each component of this series will focus on one aspect of the important role our Federation serves in our local community and worldwide. Our Federation is focused on helping those Jews most vulnerable or at risk, and working to build a stronger Jewish future. We add value by identifying where there are key needs or gaps in the community, identifying key opportunities and effective solutions to these challenges, convening partners/ leaders/donors to address these issues, and ensuring return on philanthropic investment. Bottom line: We aim to be the most effective mechanism to ensure meaningful – and strategic – impact in our Jewish community. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is the only Jewish communal agency in our community. Our campus is a meeting place for ORT America, Brandeis, NCJW, Hadassah, the Synagogue Council, Sarasota Jewish Chorale, Technion, JFCS staff retreats, Chabad’s JLI classes, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva, Computers for Seniors, weekly bridge games, mah jongg, and a wide variety of traditional Jewish community programs. Our campus is also the home to four campus partners: AIB Impact Basketball/Stay Fit Sports Camp and charter school, the Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, Total Tennis, and the Church of Motion. What is significant about these rentals? They not only cover the cost of running our Federation campus, they also provide six-figure revenue which enables us to run the wide variety of “with” and “without”

walls programs for ALL members of our Jewish community, regardless of affiliation. In addition, Project Light offers ESL (English-as-a-second-language) training on our campus. Our campus is also a meeting spot for neighborhood associations, the Sarasota Ministerial Association, Embracing Our Differences, Ringling College and many others. The Jewish News is the ONE communal publication which reaches across building and institutional lines. The Jewish News reaches close to 9,900 households and businesses monthly via mail, and it can be picked up at more than 30 locales, including synagogues, libraries, health clubs, restaurants and medical facilities. All Jewish organizations and synagogues have access to FREE publicity in The Jewish News for their programs. In addition, our Federation publishes Connections Magazine: A Guide to Jewish Living in Sarasota-Manatee as an annual vehicle to inform those who live in Jewish households – as well as visitors to our community – of all the Jewish services available to them. Our Federation has the largest virtual presence in the Jewish community. We communicate with 6,000 individuals through our weekly eblasts. We currently have 1,116 fans on Facebook – 40% who are between the ages of 25-44 – and 386 followers on Twitter. Our ability to reach the younger demographic through social media is essential! To steal a line from Intel: Wherever you turn in our Jewish community or in the community-at-large, “there’s Federation inside.” If you have any questions, please contact me at htevlowitz@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2110.

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Jewish Film Festival attracts record attendance Dan Cohen and Robert Jacobvitz inspire audiences at post-film discussions By Roz Goldberg, Chair, Jewish Film Festival nthusiastic crowds filled the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Jewish Federation Campus, the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Temple Sinai, Temple Beth Israel, and Kobernick House to view the outstanding films that were premiered at these venues during the 2014 Jewish Film Festival. Starting on Sunday, March 16, and running through Friday morning, March 21, the Jewish Film Festival proudly presented six exceptional Jewish-content films: Two documentaries, The Return of the Violin and An Article of Hope; and four feature films, Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story, Bethlehem, God’s Neighbors and The Jewish Cardinal. Close to 4,000 individual tickets were sold, and fully half of the 14 screenings played to capacity crowds. Enhancing the audience’s viewing experience were the post-film discussions that took place after each screening. Especially exciting were the discussions in which our visiting celebrities participated. Dan Cohen, the Director/Producer of An Article of Hope, appeared at both screenings of his film; similarly, Robert Jacobvitz, Founder of the International Committee for the Commemoration of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, inspired the audience at the two screenings of Disobedience. Adding to the excitement at the Temple Sinai screening of this film

was the unexpected appearance of two women from our community whose families had escaped the Nazis thanks to visas issued by Dr. de Sousa Mendes. The post-film discussions of The Return of the Violin were greatly enhanced by the participation of two outstanding musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra: Violists Michael McClelland and Elizabeth Beilman. Adding knowledge and depth to the post-film discussion of Bethlehem was Dr. Gwen Gold, Clinical Supervisor at Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc., and a specialist in family relationship issues. In welcoming the audience to each film, leaders of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee pointed out that the Jewish Film Festival is just one of some 50 programs sponsored locally by the Jewish Federation in order to fulfill its mission: To enhance Jewish life here in Sarasota-Manatee. Based on the complimentary feedback we have received from the community, I believe we were successful in achieving that goal. The Jewish Film Festival was again presented in partnership with the Sarasota Film Festival – just one of the many community organizations with which the Federation is proud to partner in order to bring outstanding

Jewish cultural and educational programs to the entire community. The Federation also partners with the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, The Perlman Music Program, Florida Studio Theatre and many others. Adding to the excitement on opening day was the Opening Reception, which took place between the matinee and evening screenings – and was attended by audience members and our special guests from both screenings. The event was enjoyed by one and all. Commenting on the success of the Jewish Film Festival, Alan Wallack, Sponsor Relations Coordinator and Board Member of the Sarasota Film Festival, said: “We were so pleased to see the community’s overwhelming response to the 2014 Jewish Film Festival. It was a privilege for us to partner with the Federation in this important project.” As in previous years, the Federation was again a sponsor of the Sarasota Film Festival, which ran from April 4-13. A special series entitled “Blue and White on the Silver Screen” offered SFF audiences the opportunity to view five excellent Jewish-content

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By Richard Bergman ne of the featured films at the Federation’s Jewish Film Festival centered around the story of the first Israeli astronaut in space, Col. Ilan Ramon. An Article of Hope, a riveting documentary produced and directed by Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Dan Cohen, tells Ilan’s story in many different layers: about his life as an Israeli pilot who helped plan and flew in the attack on the Iraqi Osiris nuclear reactor in 1981; about his five years of training with his six Columbia crewmates with such diverse backgrounds and the closeness they felt for each other; and about the ill-fated mission and the Columbia’s explosion upon re-entry on February 1, 2003. But to me, the most poignant story in the movie was that of a tiny Torah scroll that Ilan took into space as one of the personal items he was allowed to carry on the mission. The documentary is named in honor of this scroll, which was given to a 13-year-old Dutch Jewish boy, Joachim “Yoya” Joseph, by a brave

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rabbi during his illegal bar mitzvah ceremony in the Nazi concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen, in 1942. At great risk, the rabbi gave secret lessons to Yoya every morning at 4:00 a.m., then he smuggled the boy’s mother into the camp to be with her son. The windows were covered so the Nazi guards could not see them while they performed the ceremony. Rabbi Simon Dasberg placed the scroll in Yoya’s hands and said, “I probably won’t make it out of here alive. So take this Torah scroll, and promise you will use it to tell the

story of what happened here.” Yoya and his family made it out of the camp. He grew up to be a physicist, and by a twist of fate, he became the lead Israeli scientist on the ground supporting Col. Ramon while he was in space. When Yoya told Ramon, the son of a Holocaust survivor, the story of the Holocaust scroll, he felt the desire to complete the promise to Rabbi Dasberg “to tell this story, what happened here.” Sixty-five years later, the little Torah scroll from Bergen-Belsen flew in space with the Israeli astronaut aboard the Columbia. There is a clip in the film from a live TV broadcast with the crew, where Ilan is holding the scroll speaking in Hebrew to the people of Israel. What symbolism and what a proud moment for Israelis and all Jews across the globe – a moment of symbolism Ramon described as “from the depths of Hell to the heights of space.” It took Dan Cohen more than seven years to make An Article of Hope. He traveled the world to interview Ilan’s wife and friends, the family members of the other Columbia astronauts, and even Rabbi Dasberg’s daughters. The interviews were so tender and insightful. President Shimon Peres, when interviewed for the film, reflected that, “Ilan Ramon didn’t just carry the scroll into space, the scroll carried him.” As David Suissa wrote in his Huffington Post review of the film, “Perhaps the rabbi understood that the scroll itself was the story – a symbol of how the Jewish people have survived despite impossible odds.” This wonderful documentary film has won Best Film honors in festivals around the country and in Hong Kong. I recommend that you try to see it on PBS, or purchase a copy at www.PBS. org under the title of Space Shuttle Columbia; Mission of Hope. We thank Dan Cohen for this beautiful film and for his fascinating stories during the post-film discussions. For more information, visit www. missionofhopemovie.com.

films among the Festival’s more than 200 offerings. I want to express my sincere appreciation to our knowledgeable and articulate “welcomers,” including Lenny Drexler, Debbie Pattison, Bunny Skirboll, Anne Stein and Patti Wertheimer; and to our wonderful, gracious volunteers for their invaluable contribution to the success of this year’s festival. Thanks also to the excellent moderators who joined me in handling the post-film discussions: Michael Beltzman and Marty Haberer. Last, but definitely not least, thank you to our devoted Federation staff, especially Len Steinberg, Kim Mullins and Chris Alexander. The Federation is grateful to our sponsors and partners, without whom this event would not be possible: Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative, The Jewish Club at Lakewood Ranch, Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, The Observer Group, Sarasota Film Festival and SCENE Magazine. The JFF Committee included Karen Bernstein, Marsha Eisenberg, Barbara Jacobs, Helene Morgenstern, Susan Newmark, Lois Stulberg, Evans Tilles and Janet Tolbert. The Jewish Federation extends its most sincere thanks to all those who helped to make this program such a great success.

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ith nearly 50 attendees, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s third Jewish Business Networking event was a hit! Despite the inclement weather, the turnout for this event was at an all-time high. It was held at the posh and intimate Savory Street Café. Jewish-owned and operated businesses of every stripe were represented, including a jeweler, banker, lawyer, caterer, financial advisor and property manager, as well as an athletic trainer, massage therapist, web consultant, travel agent, psychologist, two senior relocation specialists, and even an acupuncture physician – just to name

a few! The time flew by as attendees schmoozed and nibbled on delicious Latin fare while sipping drinks and get-

Blanche Pasternack and Eminent Psychologist Edward Sanford, who recently relocated from Nice, France, meet members of the Sarasota Jewish business community

Just some of the evening’s door-prize winners: Harold Samtur, Judith Rosner, Ronni Miller, Stacey Grad and Mark Walzer (photos courtesy Ted Epstein)

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portunity to talk about their business’s products and services. People mingled well after the official proceedings came to a close and it was unanimously decided that our next event will run an hour longer in order to give folks a chance to get to know each other better. Even Savory Street’s owner made a connection, as he emailed me and said he may have found a real estate attorney he’s been shopping for! To find out about our next event, or to reach the Jewish community at large by advertising in our publications, please contact Account Executive Robin Leonardi at 941.552.6307 or rleonardi@jfedsrq.org.

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hank you to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for the invitation to attend the IWitness workshop sponsored by the Federation on the evening of March 24. The workshop was informative and inspiring in offering useful tools for teaching middle and high school students about the Holocaust. IWitness is a comprehensive program developed by the USC Shoah Foundation (http://iwitness.usc.edu). The workshop was offered as an extension of, and complement to, Echoes and Reflections: Leaders in Holocaust Education (echoesandreflections.org). Even from the small sampling of resources available to educators, it was obvious that IWitness is a powerful and effective tool for teaching about the Holocaust. The hands-on lab, where all participants brought their own computers, afforded the group opportunity to explore independently and together a variety of IWitness activities – all of them providing students with pathways to arriving at personal insights and

learning about the Holocaust. There were ample opportunities for questions and a number of engaging conversations and sharing of ideas among participants – the hallmarks of a successful classroom. I found the evening very compelling. As the number of survivors dwindles, it becomes increasingly critical that their experiences are documented. IWitness does a splendid job of that. The archived video interviews are a monument against forgetting. They give voice to the unspeakable and reflect the power in the telling of the story. Teaching the history is not enough. History repeats itself. To whatever degree possible, enabling students to internalize the experience of the Holocaust is a way of developing a social conscience that says “Never Again” for all people. Robin Rapaport, the former President of the National Education Association of New York and Vice President of New York State United Teachers, is a Holocaust survivor and retired English teacher.

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hile participating in The Jewish Federation of North America’s Campaign Chairs and Directors Mission to Odessa, Ukraine, and Israel during July 2012, Ros Mazur was deeply moved by a visit with an elderly widow and Holocaust survivor who lives alone in Odessa for whom a luxury item is toilet paper. She also met “at-risk children and teens” attending a Jewish camp, discovering for the first time that they are Jewish. “While we can’t help every needy woman and child, we must continue to strive to help as many people as possible,” said Ros after she returned to Sarasota.

She vowed to find a way to make her dollars count to provide support for Jews in need worldwide. With Karen Bernstein, she founded and co-chaired Ma’agal Nashim, the Women’s Giving Circle, which would raise money to help women and children. Members of Ma’agal Nashim choose the beneficiaries of the funds. That dream came to fruiRos Mazur tion in March when Ma’agal Nashim granted $18,000 to organizations in Israel which will truly

feel the impact of those dollars. Ros is a member of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. She is also the cochair of Nashim L’Tovah, Federation’s women’s division, and serves on the Overseas Granting Committee. She has co-chaired the Jewish Book Festival and Women’s Passover Celebration, and has volunteered at many Federation events. For these reasons and many more, we are thrilled to honor Ros as our Mensch of the Month for May!

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100% oF donationS go to the PeoPle who need helP Years ago, the federation embarked on a journey to be relevant and responsive to our Jewish communities locally, nationally and globally. in the process, federation recognized the need to change its overall financial funding model, no longer relying only on an annual fundraising campaign to address the needs of our Jewish community. Today, the federation’s financial resources come from multiple sources. in addition to the annual campaign, which is still the federation’s main revenue source, increased funding comes from designated gifts - gifts designated by donors for a specific federation-related program or purpose or to be used by another local, national or overseas not for-profit organization to meet its needs. federation also generates income by selling advertising in The Jewish News, Connections Magazine, and through various sponsorships from businesses and individuals. administrative overhead and development costs are covered by revenue from our foundation investments and rental income produced by our campus. in these economically challenging and uncertain times, the Federation is proud to be a financially responsible organization that has no debt, a balanced budget, and very generous donors who are committed to supporting our Jewish communities locally, nationally and globally.

Jessica Zelitt (center) preparing for the lobbying session

for the Supporting the At-Risk Children Act, which we believed Sen. Nelson should support. Mr. Williams said that he would relay this information to Senator Nelson. After we finished, I felt so proud that I had raised awareness for a cause that I care about. I am very happy The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee gave me the opportunity to attend this trip.

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our lobbying session scheduled for the next morning with others in our group. The third day of the seminar was my favorite. I was so excited to see that it was snowing outside! Just before noon, we began our trek to Capitol Hill. During our walk, I could really appreciate the beauty of Washington, D.C., and I was mesmerized by the snow-covered lawns and trees. We finally arrived at the office of Senator Bill Nelson, where we would be doing our lobbying. We met with Grant Williams, one of Sen. Nelson’s cabinet members. The members of my group and I lobbied

rom March 23 to March 25, I had the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., with Jessica Zelitt for the Panim el Panim Seminar. Panim el Panim means “Face to Face,” and that was the goal of the conference. We would meet and interact with people face to face, learning how to help those around us. The highlight of the trip, for me, was hearing the talk on Faces of the Homeless. Two gentlemen came in and talked to us about their experiences with homelessness and how it can happen at any time to anyone. It was a really moving experience, especially knowing the lack of help provided for the homeless in Sarasota. When the men told their stories, they emphasized that homeless shelters are not bad places and are actually incredibly helpful. They also said one of the hardest things about being homeless is not interacting with anyone for extremely long periods of time. We then went around D.C. searching for homeless people. We had all brought items, such as socks and scarves, to give to the homeless, although our main purpose was now to just talk to the people and try to find

out their stories. The next day, we each went to our service project. I volunteered at Food and Friends, an organization that packages and donates food to give to people. I found it to be really interesting because they make the food packages based on the individual person’s health needs, as many of them had illnesses such as AIDS. It was a great opportunity to help people and to begin to understand the massive amount of work needed to run such a successful organization. It made me realize how valuable volunteers are and how much they are needed. On the last day there, we had the opportunity to lobby a senator. Senator Nelson was unavailable, but we still got to lobby. We learned how important it is to lobby, and even though we are in high school, our opinions still matter. Jessica and I met some amazing people, had the chance to lobby, and learned how to be more involved in our community. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to go on Panim el Panim. Thank you to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for this truly amazing experience.

Subsidies for the Panim el Panim Seminar are provided by the Federation through the Shapiro Teen Engagement Program (STEP). For more information about STEP, please contact Amber Ikeman at the Federation at 941.343.2106 or aikeman@jfedsrq.org.

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Marty and Barbara Arch bridge Holocaust education L’dor V’dor, From Generation to Generation By Andrea Eiffert

ight Sarasota-Manatee teens will be observing Yom Ha-Shoah in Poland, followed by Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut in Israel, on this year’s March of the Living. Based in part on the generosity of philanthropists like Marty and Barbara Arch and their donations to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, close to twenty local teens over the past few years have been the beneficiaries of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Touring concentration camps in Poland with thousands of teens from around the world, they will experience, firsthand, some of the horrific feelings and sentiments that drew Marty to become passionate about the Holocaust. While young Marty, thirteen years old at the end of World War II, had no close family involved in the Holocaust, he became overcome with empathy for those who were personally affected, and scared that the Nazis might invade the United States. From then on, Arch began reading and educating himself on everything Holocaust-related, and became involved with Holocaust-

survivor communities wherever he re1994, Marty and Barbara decided it was time to do more. Newly retired and sided. with more time on their hands, they beWhen Marty married Barbara nearly sixty years ago, they began gan working with the Florida Holocaust their professional lives in Harrisburg, Museum in St. Petersburg. Along with Pennsylvania, building a successful Holocaust survivor Helen Fagen and Rich Bergman, who came on board as business, publishing a national catadirectors, they began logue for convention and meeting supplies, what would become and becoming a reknown as the Sarasotanowned manufacturer Manatee Arch Family Holocaust Education of convention ribbons. They raised a son and Building. Here, they daughter who now interviewed survivors, have children of their collected a series of photos, and lent out own, all the while inBarbara and Marty Arch Teaching Trunks, a volved with the Jewish Reform movement, and always collection of age-appropriate Holowith the Holocaust survivor communicaust materials, to schools throughout the country. Marty confides that ty. Serving on local boards such as his the first discussions about Embracing temple and brotherhood, and the NaOur Differences were held inside that tional UAHC Brotherhood and ARZA boards, Marty enriched his life through building, as well as the idea to hold a Chanukah dinner each year for HoloJewish involvement, and he and Barcaust survivors and their families. As bara would spend time in discussions they continued to focus on the annual over which organizations to support with their donations. survivor Chanukah dinners, they felt When they moved to Sarasota in they were able to provide a special

event for the people with whom they felt so connected. And now, the Arches have decided that educating our young people about the atrocities of the Holocaust is a mission they will pursue. Agreeing to fund one child a year for five consecutive years to participate in March of the Living, the Arches’ donation enabled The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee to send more teens on the trip this year than ever before. When asked about this latest philanthropic gift, Marty says, “Barbara and I consult together and support each other donating our good fortune to others for what we feel is a good purpose.” And to the teens who will benefit from their generosity, the Arches hope that they will continue to remember those victimized by the Holocaust and educate others, sharing stories and history for those who can no longer do so themselves. For more information about the Federation’s Holocaust programs, please contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.

Holocaust survivors share their stories with St. Martha Catholic School students By Cesarae Jensen

he 8th grade class from Saint Martha Catholic School recently met with two Holocaust survivors, Rifka Glatz and Paul Temmer, on the Jewish Federation Campus. They also met with Betty Silberman, a child of survivors. The students heard heartbreaking

and inspirational stories. They learned what it was like growing up with false papers or having to live in strangers’ houses with the constant fear of being caught. The students also learned what it was like being on Kasztner’s Train, the transportation of Jews from the ghetto to Switzerland via a concen-

tration camp, in exchange for money, gold and diamonds. The exchange was arranged by Rudolf Kasztner, who was able to negotiate with Adolf Eichmann and save over 1,700 Jews. “I loved learning about the different and interesting stories shared by

Rifka Glatz with the St. Martha Catholic School students

Paul Temmer with the St. Martha Catholic School students

Club Fed goes to the Dali Museum and Andy Warhol exhibit By Jeremy Lisitza

eing a senior citizen does not mean you have to give up on doing the activities you love with other people. The goal of “Club Fed: A Senior Chavurah” is to provide fun and interesting programs while allowing our participants to interact with people their own age. On March 19, eighteen people got together early in the morning to begin their adventure to the Dali Museum in St. Pete. While traveling in a very comfortable bus, they had the opportunity to get to know each other. When they arrived at the museum

at 10:00 a.m., the staff and docent were already waiting for them. No lines, no waiting! The docent shared interesting information about the Dali and Warhol exhibits. This was followed by a fantastic lunch with new friends. By the time everyone arrived back at the Federation Campus, they had all enjoyed a day of inspiring art, wonderful friends, good food, and concierge service. For more information about Club Fed, please contact me at 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.

everyone,” said Alyssa. Katie said, “I found all the stories beautiful, sad and emotional.” The students will never forget the stories told by the survivors and the experience of meeting them in person.

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Weapons seized by the Israel Navy By Rabbi Howard A. Simon, co-Chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative

everal week ago, rockets were Sinai to be smuggled through tunnels fired from Gaza into Israel. Forto Gaza. tunately, the rockets took no The significance of the raid by the lives and did a minimum amount of Israel Navy is that the M-302 rockets on board the boat have a range of 125 damage. Israel responded with rockets miles, and thus able to of its own, aimed at destroying the source from reach Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Israel’s natural gas whence Gaza had fired on rigs in the Mediterranean Israel. Sea. Hamas has no rockets This attack was nothequivalent to the M-302, ing new. Terrorist groups, primarily Hamas, have thus it is limited regarding been firing rockets into the areas it can hit from Gaza. Had these new rockIsrael for years. This conets made it to Gaza, they stant barrage is engaged would have represented a in to keep Israelis on the far greater threat to Israel alert, to threaten the lives Rabbi Howard A. Simon and her people. of Jews, and to let Israel and the world know that as far as Prime Minister Netanyahu made Hamas is concerned there will be no Israel’s point of view regarding the peace between these parties and the supplier of weapons from Iran ever so wish to destroy the Jewish state and its clear when he stated the following: “At people remains the highest priority for a time when it is talking to the major Hamas. powers, Iran smiles and says all the What is different regarding this nice things. The same Iran is sending attack is when it came and what, if it deadly weapons to terrorist organizawere not for the Israel Navy, could have tions. This is the true Iran and this state cannot be allowed to possess nuclear been a far more deadly attack. Several weeks before this latest rocket bomweapons.” bardment, Israel’s Navy Commander Sami Abu Zahri, a spokesman for intercepted a vessel in the Red Sea, off Gaza’s Hamas leaders, said, “While the coast of Africa, carrying a shipment Hamas does have a political relationof weapons with dozens of rockets desship with Iran, it receives no weapons tined for the Gaza Strip. These rockets, from the country.” He went on to acmade in Syria, were flown from Dacuse Israel of fabricating the incident mascus to Tehran, Iran’s capital, where as “a ploy to justify aggression against they were transported by land and sea, the Gaza Strip.” Three days after this ending up on a Panamanian frigate, statement, Israel summoned the world Klos-C, flying a Panamanian flag and press to an area where Prime Minisheading toward Egypt. Upon arrival ter Netanyahu showed one and all the in Egypt, the merchandise would have weapons seized by the navy. He made been unloaded and taken by land over it clear that they came from Tehran,

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what actions to take against terrorist groups and countries that wish its demise. Israel resides in a very dangerous neighborhood. This means vigilance is a necessity. Israel wishes to attain peace, but with no one to truly negotiate such a reality, vigilance is the watchword of Israel and her people. For more information about the Heller IAI, visit www.sarasotalovesisrael.com or contact Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@ jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109.

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that Iran will do all it can to destroy Israel and, should Iran ever fulfill its desire to possess nuclear weapons, the entire world would be at risk. United States officials said such a shipment of weapons could be a violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution that bans Iran from exporting arms. To date, the UN Security Council has taken no action and, given the relationship between the P5+1 group dealing with Iran, no action is expected. What it means is that Israel must look out for itself, protect itself, and make its own decisions on

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How do we define ‘family’?

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By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva

or the past few decades, we have witnessed many new living arrangements and lifestyles emerge in our liberal-leaning environment. Traditional definitions no longer hold up as the main emphasis of “family life.” Everyone seems to know someone in a same-sex marriage or an unmarried professional woman who seeks to have a child in the absence of a male partner. Biological clocks are ticking while graduate school and professional pursuits mitigate against early marriages. Now what is a professional woman to do when she wants to be fulfilled as a mother but has not found the right male partner with whom to start a family? Starting Tuesday, May 20 at 4:15 p.m., the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva will offer a course on “Marriage and the Family.” It will review the traditional, Jewish and historic development of family life, as well as explore the many new lifestyle arrangements prevalent in the community today. Is there a serious clash between tradition and modernity

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or have the newer lifestyles existed in previous generations? This course will plot a sociological course of families in flux, and students will have the opportunity to discuss the impact these new lifestyles might have on the future of the Jewish community. Of particular concern will be the impact new family arrangements will have on the children of the many new unions that have become so commonplace in our broader society. What is the view and/or reaction of the Jewish community to the new living arrangements? To enroll in this eight-week class, contact me at 941.379.5655 or marden. paru@gmail.com. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization which operates as a school with grant support from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

“Club Sholom” honors Howard Tevlowitz

n March 23, the Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club held its “Club Sholom” Person of the Year Gala honoring Howard Tevlowitz, Executive Director of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. It featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres,

Paul Rabin, Club Sholom co-Chair, and Howard Tevlowitz

a great kosher meat meal catered by Michael’s On East, and professional entertainment. After Cantors Jeffrey Weber and Neil Newman respectively sang the Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah, Men’s Club President Gerry Ronkin welcomed everyone. This was followed by a beautiful invocation and tribute to Howard by Rabbi Howard Simon. Several gifts, including a personalized embroidered tallit, were presented to Howard by Gerry Ronkin and Paul Rabin, Program Chairs. Terrific entertainment followed with the Freylekh Musical Ensemble, providing Jewish, Israeli and klezmer music. The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performed some Motown/Hip Hop songs. Both musical groups had attendees clapping, tapping and literally “dancing in the aisles.”

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FST Young Playwrights Festival winners include two Israelis By Kim Sheintal

lorida Studio Theatre partnered in 2004 with Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) to expand its highly successful Young Playwrights competition internationally. Since that time, Sister Cities in Dunfermline, Scotland, Tel Mond, Israel, and Vladimir, Russia, have had nearly 50 winning playwrights. They have been accompanied by nearly 30 teachers and numerous family members who came to Sarasota to witness these plays performed by FST professionals and share in their award presentations. This year, students from Kiryat Yam, Israel (The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s partner city) were included in the competition. Winning is an outstanding accomplishment in that these playwrights are chosen from over thousands of international student entries each year.

Florida Studio Theatre is pleased to announce that the international winners of the 2014 Young Playwright Festival come from Israel, Scotland and Russia. All winners have been invited to Sarasota to see their plays presented by professional actors on Saturday, May 10 at the Florida Studio Theatre (1241 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota). Among the five winners this year are two girls from Israel: Lia Silber from Shelanu School in Tel Mond and Ada Borovikov from Yamit School in Kiryat Yam. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. For more information about the Young Playwrights Festival and/or joining the Tel Mond Committee of Sister Cities Association of Sarasota, please contact Betty Greenspan, SCAS Tel Mond City Director, at lotus122@ verizon.net. Learn more about SCAS at www.sarasotasistercities.org.

@ tHe jewiSH federation of SaraSota-manatee In honor of Israel independence Day The Jewish Federation of Sarasota –Manatee presents an Israeli cultural event. Join us in the celebration of Israeli poetry, song, dance and good company. Dr. Rachel Dulin will lead us in this educational journey that promises to bring the vibrancy of Israel to our community.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS

The Jewish Housing Council Foundation’s second successful Eight Over 80 celebration

he Jewish Housing Council Foundation’s second annual Eight Over 80 celebration surpassed fundraising goals to support programs and services for residents of the Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson senior living campus in Sarasota. More than 300 guests enjoyed the excellent cuisine at Michael’s On East and honored eight individuals or couples over 80 years of age for their legacy of leadership, philanthropy and community enrichment. Honorees were Herman Frankel, Ed Kalin, Florence Katz, Alisa and Ernest Kretzmer, Lee Peterson, Sally and Sam Shapiro, Sally Yanowitz, and Jeanne and Bob* Zabelle. ABC 7 News Anchor Max Winitz was a charming master of ceremonies. Margot and Warren Coville and Irving Bashevkin served as event co-chairs. Jewish Housing Council President Larry Haspel introduced Heidi Brown, the organization’s new CEO. Dr. Haspel also read several emails from Scott Anderson of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, who was unable to attend due to a family emergency. One email announced that honorees Ernest and Alisa Kretzmer had given a major gift of $200,000 to kick off the Master Facilities Plan, which includes a new 300-seat auditorium for educational programs, concerts, performances and other activities. This auditorium is part of the expanded services planned for the Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson campus. We thank all our sponsors for making our events possible. They are: Corporate Premier Sponsor Gulf Coast Community Foundation; Premier Spon-

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Community invited to make a difference at Temple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Day

emple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Day Steering Committee is delighted to invite the community to make a difference – and maybe even save a life – at the synagogue’s eighth annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, May 4, beginning at noon. Named in memory of beloved Temple Emanu-El congregant N. Peter

Morris and his passion for social justice, Temple Emanu-El’s N. Peter Morris Mitzvah Day has grown larger and more exciting each year. With 18 mitzvah projects – from sorting food at All Faiths Food Bank to hosting a family fun day for homeless families, from preparing lunch for the homeless to gift-wrapping books for needy chil-

Emi Reich, Juliana Reich and Sasha Drapkin decorated cookies for firefighters at last year’s Mitzvah Day at Temple Emanu-El

dren, and much more – Mitzvah Day provides an opportunity for everyone to get involved and engage in tikkun olam – repairing the brokenness in our world. This year, Mitzvah Day will feature BeTheMatch, an organization dedicated to registering potential bone marrow donors in the hope of saving the lives of those in need of bone marrow transplants. Among those whose lives might be saved is Ben GuliziaCowing, a 14-year-old whose extended family lives in Sarasota and who was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2013. Adults ages 18-44 are eligible to register as bone marrow donors and are urged to participate in Mitzvah Day by visiting the BeTheMatch booth between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information about N. Peter Morris Mitzvah Day or to request a registration form, contact Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaine-glickman@comcast.net. As we read in the Mishnah, one mitzvah leads to another!

Ner Tamid’s new initiative – Shabbat At Table By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

he idea found its voice at Bradenton’s Congregation Ner Tamid’s annual brainstorming meeting where board members and invited guests began thinking “outside the tzedakah box,” in order to revive Judaism’s most important holiday – Shabbat. Guided by rabbinic advisor Rabbi Barbara Aiello, the group determined that although jazzy, glitzy Friday night initiatives that “rock the house” are interesting and creative, it is the traditional Shabbat meal, shared with friends and family that has provided Shabbat with its essence for generations. Combining the Shabbat meal with the Shabbat service seemed a logical “shidduch,” and so Shabbat At Table was born. On Friday evening, March 28,

Ner Tamid members and friends gathered for the first ever Shabbat At Table, which featured a combination of prayers, blessings, traditional foods and songs. With no chairs in rows, participants selected their places around the table and welcomed newcomers to join them. Rabbinic Associate Rena Morano led the candle blessings as soft light glowed from each table where others had brought family Shabbat candlesticks to “increase the light and increase the blessing.” Following Shalom Aleichem and the Sh’ma, the children stood to be blessed by their parents and grandparents. Dinner was pot luck dairy followed by the Mi Sheberach prayer for healing, a participatory D’var Torah, and the Mourner’s Kaddish.

Reaction to Shabbat At Table was overwhelmingly positive. Little Amelia was tickled to be blessed by her grandmother. With a hard rain threatening, Burt and Ellie considered staying at home, but the idea of Shabbat At Table was so intriguing they couldn’t stay away. And Dan put it best when he said, “I had a very difficult week and this peaceful Shabbat dinner was just what I needed.” Latest research on synagogue participation indicates a decline in attendance at Shabbat services. Congregation Ner Tamid aims to reverse that trend with a unique blend of service, song and sustenance – Shabbat At Table. For dates and times of future events, visit www.nertamidflorida.org or call Elaine at 941.755.1231.

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JFCS brings Passover to the community By Suzanne Hurwitz, Jewish Healing Program Coordinator

ewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc.’s (JFCS) Jewish Healing Program volunteers brought beautiful Passover observances to residents of 25 area senior facilities during the month of April. Armed with matzah, newly created Hagaddot and music CDs, Seder plates, Passover cards, and the desire to do good, volunteers led Seders for Jewish and non-Jewish residents alike. The facilities were ready, each having prepared a room with all the fixings needed for a wonderful Seder: parsley, salt water, eggs, gefilte fish and delicious charoset! Much of this effort was coordinated by Betty Hillman, Chair of the Jewish Healing Program. Betty works “behind the scenes” to arrange holiday outreach programs and help the department in countless other ways. She enjoys her work because, she explains, “I love the end result, knowing that the people in the facilities are able to participate and enjoy the various holiday observances we provide for them.” Jewish traditions and rituals are the guiding forces behind the Jewish Healing Program. Funded in part by The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, the program provided over 5,000 services to nearly 1,200 families and individuals in the community last year. Volunteers are an essential part of the Jewish Healing Program. In addition to Passover, Jewish Healing Program religious outreach volunteers provide Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur and Chanukah observances. Other volunteers serve as Friendly Visitors, visiting isolated individuals, and Telephone Pals, offering telephone reassurance. Others make weekly rounds at area hospitals, visiting Jewish patients who would like a community connection. Still others work in the JFCS Magill Library and in area prisons.

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At our Passover celebrations, volunteers, some new and some seasoned, led a modified but full Seder. Ma Nishtana was sung (albeit not by a young child), Elijah was invited in, and drops of grape juice were spilled in remembrance of the Ten Plagues. Volun-

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teers led residents in the prayers, music and storytelling that are integral to a Passover Seder. Participants greatly appreciate that they can celebrate this important holiday in their home. The traditional Passover songs bring back so many memories of childhood, and it is wonderful to see the residents’ reactions when they hear a familiar piece of music. Participants also enjoyed beautiful artwork created by local children. Religious School students of Temple Emanu-El, Temple Sinai and Temple Beth Sholom made colorful cards wishing the residents a happy holiday. While “Next Year in Jerusalem” is but a dream for many, it is an honor to be involved in this endeavor which brings much hope and happiness to our elder population. For more information about JFCS’ Jewish Healing Program, please call me at 941.366.2224 x166.

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JFCS selected as 1 of 13 agencies to participate in Solutions to Senior Hunger By Tara Booker, Dir. of Volunteer Services & Community Outreach

ewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) has been selected as 1 of 13 Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (AJFCA) nationwide to participate in Solutions to Senior Hunger. Solutions to Senior Hunger, a partnership with the AJFCA and MAZON, is a national initiative designed to alleviate food insecurity and improve nutrition among low-income seniors by reducing the barriers that keep seniors from enrolling in a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This new initiative is generously funded by the Walmart Foundation. In Florida, some 731,000 seniors struggle with hunger. Many are unaware of SNAP benefits or do not real-

ize that as seniors, they can own their home and other assets and still qualify for food assistance. Florida residents over the age of 60 qualify based on monthly net income, with allowable deductions for housing, utilities and medical expenses. Help us spread the word! JFCS is seeking volunteers to provide education and outreach about the SNAP program, as well as one-on-one application assistance to seniors in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties. All volunteers will receive training and must pass a background check. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Caroline Zucker, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, at 941.366.2224 x141.

Jewish wonder children By Beverly Newman

t seven years old, local Holocaust survivor Cesare Frustaci lived entirely by his wits and young wisdom on the streets of Hungary, behind statues and in a cellar for months, until he was caught by the Nazis. He says, “The word ‘impossible’ never entered my vocabulary. In my life, everything was difficult, nothing impossible.” His mother, a gorgeous Jewish ballerina, walked for years after the war from village to village, nearly 200 of them, with one small photo of her precious son, in order to reunite with him. “Circumstances of my childhood, such as finding myself alone on the streets during WWII, forced me to develop a rapid decision-making process. I decided by myself what to do and, above all, what not to do.” Pieter Kohnstam, another local child survivor, hid for a year with his family, fleeing from the Nazis from Amsterdam – where his babysitter was

Anne Frank – to Barcelona and then to Argentina. With incredible courage, Pieter saved his family by pretending he did not understand the questions during his excruciating interrogation by a Nazi officer towering over him, threatening to kill him and his family. Even when the Nazi bribed the boy with cookies to reveal his Jewish identity, little Pieter persisted in his role playing until the officer became so frustrated he stomped out the door. In another extraordinary act of bravery by a local survivor, young Marie Winkelman confronted a Polish official tracking down Jews for the Gestapo. During his interrogation of her, Marie blurted out, “You look like such a nice fellow. What kind of job is that, to look for Jews?” To which he laughed and left. These children exemplify the heights of Jewish courage, even when they were far too young for the “job.”

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ADL Audit: Anti-Semitic incidents decline in Florida in 2013

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ccording to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents released today, there were 68 incidents of anti-Semitism in Florida in 2013 marking a 23 percent decrease from 88 anti-Semitic incidents captured in ADL’s Audit in 2012. The drop in anti-Semitic incidents in Florida for the fourth consecutive year coincides with the decade-long decline in anti-Semitic incidents nationwide, reaching one of the lowest levels of incidents reported by ADL since the Audit was established in 1979. The 2013 Audit reported 751 anti-Semitic incidents in the United States, a 19 percent fall from the 927 incidents reported in 2012. “This latest snapshot of anti-Semitism in Florida reflects the positive progress being made in society, and the greater acceptance that the Jewish community has found,” stated Hava Holzhauer, ADL Florida Regional Director. “While we are encouraged by the decline in the total number of antiSemitic incidents, we are once again reminded that anti-Semitism still exists. Jews are still harassed. Jewish institutions are still vandalized. We will continue to do our part in eradicating anti-Jewish bigotry through education and public awareness campaigns.” The annual ADL Audit includes incidents of assault, vandalism and harassment targeting Jews and Jewish property and institutions, and includes both criminal and non-criminal incidents reported to ADL’s Florida office and to law enforcement. The breakdown of incidents in Florida in 2013 includes: Harassment, threats and events: 55 incidents in 2013, compared with 68 in 2012 Vandalism: 13 incidents in 2013, compared with 22 in 2012 Assaults: 0 incidents in 2013, compared with 2 in 2012 In contrast with ADL’s national Audit, which exposed a rise in violent anti-Semitic assaults, ADL’s Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents in Florida revealed that no physical assaults against Jews were reported to ADL in 2013. Nationally, the Audit recorded a total of 31 anti-Semitic assaults on Jewish individuals or those perceived as Jewish in 2013, up from 17 in 2012. One third of anti-Semitic incidents evoked Holocaust/Nazi imagery Of particular note is an emerging trend uncovered by ADL’s Audit in Florida: one third of anti-Semitic incidents in Florida last year evoked Holocaust or Nazi imagery – a total of 24 reported incidents. “It is disheartening that a portion of anti-Semitic incidents, which are already so hurtful, stooped to the level of using inappropriate Nazi and/or Hitler imagery thereby trivializing the memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust,” stated Scott Notowitz, ADL Florida Regional Chair. “As ADL continues to safeguard the Jewish community from anti-Semitism, we also continue to work on a parallel track through the provision of much needed Holocaust education.” The following is a list of selected instances of anti-Semitic incidents that evoked Holocaust/Nazi imagery: Palmetto Bay: Flyers with images of uniformed Nazi soldiers and swastikas were leafleted by a white supremacist group on driveways, under windshield wipers and in mailboxes in the Mangowood neighborhood. (October) Coconut Creek: A Jewish teenager working at a restaurant was harassed by his employer and other staff through anti-Semitic messages and images drawn on the

restaurant’s white board, including a swastika and anti-Semitic comments. (May) Clearwater: A swastika was carved into fresh concrete of a sidewalk in front of a Jewish family’s home. (March) Deerfield Beach: Swastikas, “white power,” and the word “Jew” were painted on a visible overpass in a busy area. (February) Fort Myers: Vandals scrawled large anti-Semitic swastikas and the infamous SS bolts on a quiet residential street, offending local residents. (July) Statewide and countywide statistics Florida continues to rank fourth nationwide with the highest amount of reported anti-Semitic incidents, following three other states with large Jewish populations: California, New York and New Jersey. For a state-bystate breakdown, visit http://www. adl.org/assets/pdf/press-center/2013audit-of-anti-semitic-incidents.pdf. From a countywide perspective in Florida, the 2013 Audit revealed that a drop in incidents occurred in each county where incidents were previously reported in 2012, except for Hillsborough County where the total number of incidents remained the same over the last two years. Also noteworthy is the finding that 40 out of the 68 anti-Semitic incidents reported to ADL in 2013 took place in South Florida. For a county-by-county breakdown, visit http://florida.adl.org/news/2013-

adl-audit-of-anti-semitic-incidentscountywide-statistics-in-florida/. Selected incidents in 2013: Anti-Jewish vandalism The ADL Audit recorded 13 cases of anti-Semitic vandalism in 2013, down from 22 in 2012. Vandalism incidents are individually evaluated by ADL and are categorized as anti-Semitic based on the presence of anti-Semitic symbols or language; the identity of the perpetrator(s), if known; and the target of the vandalism and its proximity to Jewish homes, communities and institutions. The 2013 Audit includes in its totals swastikas that targeted Jewish property or communal institutions. Swastikas targeting other minorities or those used out of context simply for shock value were not counted. The following is a list of selected instances of anti-Semitic vandalism in 2013: Miami Beach: Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti, including imagery such as “KKK” and the letter “A” enclosed by a circle to represent anarchy, were found on a condominium building, a youth center, a Jewish institution and a homeless outreach center all within close proximity. (December) Miami: Anti-Semitic graffiti including a swastika in front of the words “will guide you” were painted on a building adjacent to the Lubavitch Educational Center. (December)

While the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. decreased in 2013, ADL recorded increases in some states when compared with 2012 figures, such as in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and Texas. Additionally, continuing a consistent trend for many years, the states with the highest totals were those with large Jewish populations. Once again, New York and California, while each experiencing declines compared to the previous year, topped the list: ¡¡ New York State, with 203 incidents in 2013, down from 248 in 2012 ¡¡ California, with 143 incidents, down from 185 ¡¡ New Jersey, with 78 incidents, down from 173 ¡¡ Florida, with 68 incidents, down from 88 ¡¡ Massachusetts, with 46 incidents, up from 38 ¡¡ Pennsylvania, with 43 incidents, up from 37

Tavernier Key: A large raw ham was thrown at the entrance of the Keys Jewish Community Center. (February) Boca Raton: A 9-foot menorah was stolen from a Rabbi’s yard. (December) Selected incidents in 2013: Harassment, threats and events The ADL Audit recorded 55 cases of anti-Semitic harassment in 2013, down from 68 in 2012. Incidents included verbal attacks and slurs against Jewish individuals (or individuals perceived to be Jewish); anti-Semitism conveyed in written or electronic communications,

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ADL Audit...continued from page 13 including anti-Semitic cyberbullying; and anti-Semitic speeches, picketing or events. The following is a list of selected instances of anti-Semitic harassment in 2013: Tampa: Upon moving to a new neighborhood, a Jewish resident found a rolled up note in their front yard that said, “Jesus hates Jews. There are no Jews in heaven.” (October) Broward County: The website of a prominent Jewish organization was targeted for being Jewish by a Syrian hacking group through a virus that removed every page of the agency’s website, one page at a time, until the website was completely shut down. (March) Miami: A series of anti-Semitic emails were sent to a Jewish per-

son referencing their last name embedded with links to white supremacist websites. (April) Boca Raton: A man was taken into custody after repeatedly threatening a Jewish family with antiSemitic rants. (September) Boca Raton: Dozens of KKK stickers were plastered all over stop signs and other places in the Old Floresta neighborhood. (November) Selected incidents in 2013: Anti-Semitic incidents on campus The ADL Audit reported a total of 5 incidents on college campuses in 2013, the same number of incidents reported in 2012. With nearly 40,000 Jewish students enrolled in Florida’s college campuses, ADL prepares college students in Florida with a broad range of

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The following is a list of selected anti-Jewish incidents that took place on campuses in 2013: Lakeland: A student displayed a giant Nazi flag with an image of the swastika from a dorm room window on the night of the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. (November) Orlando: A Jewish student on the campus Senate Board was asked during a meeting: “Where is your yellow star…why aren’t you wearing one?” The offender explained that without the student and their friends wearing the Jewish yellow star on their shirts, it would be hard to point them out. (October) Tampa: Students for Justice in Palestine hosted an event called, “Palestinian Nakba: Holy Land Holocaust.” (May) Gainesville: A protestor in front of the Florida Loves Israel conference held a sign declaring “What’s the difference between chosen people and master race?” (April) Anti-Semitic bullying among children and teens ADL continues to receive a troubling number of complaints about children, adolescents and teenagers engaging in anti-Semitic behavior, both on and off school grounds. These incidents include physical assaults, threats of violence, and verbal and written taunts promoting anti-Semitic stereotypes or evoking disturbing Holocaust themes. The following is a list of selected incidents in 2013 that represent antiSemitic bullying of children, adolescents and teenagers by their peers: Miami-Dade County: An elementary school student was bullied by another student who said things such as “I am going to kick your white Jewish a--,” and “I love Hitler…too bad he didn’t get to kill all the Jews.” (January) Hollywood: During a parental meeting for a children’s soccer team, one dad said, “The damn Jews need to go f--k themselves with their religion!” (October) Internet hate a factor, but remains unquantifiable General anti-Jewish expressions on the Internet, while possibly playing a role in fomenting real-world anti-Semitism, are not counted for the purposes of the Audit unless they target a specific individual. The daunting number of online anti-Semitic events and expressions that appear on countless and fluid websites and social media outlets are virtually impossible to quantify. However, ADL does receive and address reports from community members who have seen anti-Semitic content online. In addition, when a Jewish individual is targeted personally in an online forum and feels threatened, such an incident would be included in the Audit. About the ADL Audit The Audit identifies both criminal and non-criminal acts of harassment and intimidation, including distribution of hate propaganda, threats and slurs. Compiled using information provided by victims, law enforcement and community leaders, and evaluated by ADL’s professional staff, the Audit provides an annual snapshot of one specific aspect of a nationwide problem while identifying possible trends or changes in the types of activity reported. This information assists ADL in developing and enhancing its programs to counter and prevent the spread of anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. Founded in 1913, the Anti-Defamation League is one of the nation’s premier human relations and civil rights organizations, fighting antiSemitism and bigotry of all kinds. Visit our websites: www.adl.org and http:// florida.adl.org.

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Jewish Happenings Looking for something “Jewish” to do in May? Save this 8-page Jewish Happenings section with information on 60 Jewish-related events. THURSDAY, MAY 1 Chug Ivri (Hebrew Circle) The Chug Ivri (Hebrew Circle) is a study group of individuals who wish to improve their knowledge of Hebrew, both spoken and reading. It is conducted at an advanced intermediate level and consists of reading an Israeli newspaper (for experienced students of Hebrew) and Hebrew conversation. There is no teacher. The members’ knowledge and the use of dictionaries provide the expertise. Our goal is to use Hebrew as much as possible during the meeting. There is no cost. New participants are always welcome. Anyone who has the necessary Hebrew competence and wishes to expand his/her Hebrew knowledge is welcome to join the group, which meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, call Claire Fox at 941.921.3765.

Sarasota Jewish Chorale performance Once again, the Sarasota Jewish Chorale is welcomed back to the Sisterhood of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. The Chorale has performed for this group in the past and is delighted to be returning. Under the direction of Linda Tucker, the chorus will present a light-hearted program of music, including a number of familiar Yiddish and folk songs. The Chorale will sing at 1:00 p.m. at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice. For more information about the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, please call Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011 or visit www.sarasotajewish chorale.org.

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Jewish Comedy Night featuring Rabbi Bob Alper Back by popular demand, nationally-known comedian Rabbi Bob Alper will perform at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. “The world’s only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy… intentionally,” Rabbi Alper is well-known for his 100-percent clean yet hilarious takes on Jewish life. He is also the producer of two bestselling comedy CDs. Sponsor tickets, which include a pre-show dessert reception with the comedian and reserved front seating, cost $36. Regular tickets for general seating are $25 at the door. For reservations or more information, please contact Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaine-glickman@comcast.net.

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8th annual “Spa for the Soul” Celebrate your Jewish femininity with a day of relaxation and beauty. Participate in a lovely afternoon featuring pampering treatments, boutique shops, live music, fun prizes, desserts and hors d’oeuvres. This Chabad of Venice event begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Ramada Venice Resort, 425 US 41 Bypass N. Cost: $36. For more information and to RSVP, contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.

Chorale at Holocaust Memorial Service The Sarasota Jewish Chorale will once again take part in the Holocaust Memorial Service presented by the Epiphany Cathedral of Venice. Epiphany Cathedral has held this service for many years in recognition of Yom HaShoah. The Chorale has participated in this service for the last 13 years. This year, under the direction of Linda Tucker, the Chorale will sing Little Shoes by Kevin Keith. The event takes place 3:00 p.m. at the Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. West, Venice. For more information about the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, call Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011 or visit www.sarasotajewishchorale.org.

Dinner and a Movie at Temple Sinai Pillars of Fire is the fourth and final film of the 2014 Dinner and a Movie series at Temple Sinai. This is the third year for the popular dinner, documentary and discussion evening with Rabbi Huntting. Films are from the collection of Dr. Sam and Ina Gross, and the ethnic cuisine is designed to match the theme of the film. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for guests. Register online at www.templesinai-sarasota.org or call Janet at 941.388.9624.

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CHJ presents Ted Merwin and The Jewish Deli The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism invites you to hear Ted Merwin, Ph.D., associate professor of religion and Judaic studies at Dickinson College (Carlisle, Pennsylvania). A professor, writer, journalist and dynamic public speaker, he is a frequent guest lecturer on Jewish delis, the food and the families, among many other things Jewish. His 90-minute presentation of comedy sketches, history and the facts of the deli make for much laughter (and hunger). Ted’s talk begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by an optional lunch from TooJay’s. The event takes place at Unity Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. The cost for the lecture is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The box lunch from TooJay’s is $13 and must be ordered no later than April 28. A reservation form, including menu choices, can be found at www.chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.

Tribute to Israel In keeping with the Israeli tradition and law to observe Israel Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) immediately prior to Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut), The Al Katz Center will conduct a memorial observance for Israel’s fallen soldiers followed by a joyful celebration in honor of the creation of the State of Israel 66 years ago. Israeli music, songs, food and art will abound. This program, which is open to the community, begins at 5:30 p.m. at 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. Donations encouraged. RSVP required to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

TUESDAY, MAY 6 ORT America presents Cliff Roles: Focusing on Life Cliff Roles is a man of many accomplishments. Sarasotans became acquainted with Cliff 12 years ago as an actor, emcee and radio show host. He has spent a lot of time since then behind the lens, and his goal is to expand his photography. In 2013, during a trek across Europe, Roles photographed Sarasota Orchestra’s new artistic director, Anu Tali, in her homeland Estonia, and traveled to Israel for The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, delighting all with his glorious scenic views. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at Selby Library, 1331 First Street, Sarasota. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alice Cotman at acotman@juno.com or 941.359.6451.

Rabbi Harold’s book/movie discussion group Rabbi Harold Caminker continues his monthly book/movie discussion group at 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton, 4200 32nd Street West, Bradenton. The subject, as the title suggests, could be one or both subjects. The topic will always have an interesting theme, and this month it is the book and movie The Monuments Men. If you have seen the movie or read the book, or just want to see how we work, join us. There is no sign-up required, and there is no cost to attend. However, in keeping with TBE’s Mitzvah Committee and our fight to feed those less fortunate, we ask that you bring any food item (non-perishable) to place into our “Meals on Wheels” food bin. For more information, please call the temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at 941.755.4900.

Rosh Chodesh Society – Engraved in Your Heart Join Chanie Bukiet for the final of seven classes in RCS’s latest course: A Reason to Celebrate. This course looks to illuminate our lives though the Jewish holidays. Engraved in Your Heart – Finding Personal Meaning in The Commandments will be the theme of this class. Refreshments will be served. The class begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $15 per class. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.

“Person Place Thing Live!” With Randy Cohen Randy Cohen invites notable figures to discuss one person, one place and one thing they are passionate about – often with surprising results! Ruth Reichl has been the restaurant critic for The New York Times, the editor of Gourmet magazine, and an author. Now she turns her pen to fiction. Join her as she talks about a meaningful person, place and thing in her life – as well as her first novel, Delicious! The event begins at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Cost: $5 (free for TBI members). For more information, contact the TBI office at info@tbi-lbk.org or 941.383.3428.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Temple Emanu-El’s “Lunch with the Rabbi” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Join Rabbi Brenner Glickman and plenty of nice, friendly, interesting companions for lunch, socializing, and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest. All are invited to this free, popular, stimulating and enjoyable program, which begins at noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Attendees are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch and are also welcome to bring a newspaper article or suggested topic for discussion. Homemade dessert and terrific company are provided! For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.

Zionist Organization of America meeting Morton Klein, National President of the Zionist Organization of America, the oldest pro-Israel group in the U.S., will discuss “Lies We Have Been Told About the Arab-Israeli Conflict.” Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Cost: $10. For more information about this event, email Dr. Brent Rubin at info@ZOAsarasota.org. For more information about ZOA-Sarasota, visit www.ZOAsarasota.org.

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THURSDAY, MAY 8 JFCS Holocaust Survivors Group – South County Sponsored by

All survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings of friendship, camaraderie and support. Find out the latest on Claims Conference information, enjoy a light nosh and a lively discussion. The group meets from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at JFCS, South County Human Services Center, 19503 West Villages Parkway, North Port (next door to the State College of Florida). Sponsored by JFCS of the Suncoast, Inc., Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Claims Conference. To RSVP or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172 or jalston@jfcs-cares.org.

“Great Musical Jews: Their Lives & Times” The stage of musical Jews contains extraordinarily-talented men and women, often from impoverished backgrounds, who rose to the heights of public acclaim by inspiring and entertaining the world. Each one of these accomplished Jews has given immeasurable pleasure to diverse cultures hungry for beauty and melody. The accomplishments of George Gershwin are described in the fifth class of a six-month course covering the beautiful music of Jews that transcends the bounds of age, race, nationality and religion. The class begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. Cost: $5 per adult; $3 per student; kosher refreshments included. RSVP to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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Museum Night: Learning on Display Join Temple Beth Sholom Schools students as they docent projects they have worked on during the last semester of the school year. Students at a Project-Based-Learning (PBL) school problem solve and use criticalthinking skills as they immerse themselves in the knowledge gained through research, creation of the project, and conclusions drawn from the experience. This free event takes place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom Schools, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, call Temple Beth Sholom Schools at 941.552.2770.

Spring GAIN Service The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Temple Sinai and Temple Beth El are all members of the Gulfcoast Affirming Interfaith Network (GAIN) and represent congregations which are welcoming to everyone in the GLBT community. The Spring GAIN Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Suncoast Cathedral MCC, 3276 Venice Ave., Venice. The keynote speaker is Rev. Frank Schaefer, the Methodist minister recently defrocked for performing the wedding of his son to his same-sex partner. The focus of the service will be on parenting GLBT children. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. For more information, call 941.377.1003.

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Mega Challah Bake Join women of all ages as we knead, braid and shape our own challah. Share a ‘loaf of love’ with a friend in need or a local senior. Discover the beauty of this mitzvah unique to Jewish women. Enjoy a delicious challah and dip buffet. Gluten free-challah available. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $15 per woman, $10 per girl (11-18) for pre-paid admission. For more information, contact Chanie Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x2 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 9 Chorale at JFCS Senior Luncheon The Sarasota Jewish Chorale returns to entertain for the Senior Outreach Services of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. The program will consist of both well-known older melodies as well as more contemporary songs. This takes place at noon, after the Senior Luncheon at the JFCS Main Campus, 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. For more information about the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, please call Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011 or visit www.sarasotajewishchorale.org.

Farewell dinner for Hazzan Jeffrey Weber Temple Beth Sholom is honoring Hazzan Jeffrey Weber with a farewell dinner. The kosher buffet-style gourmet Chicken Marsala dinner, catered by Michael’s On East, takes place at 5:45 p.m., followed by TBS Live in the Sanctuary. A vegetarian option is available upon request and wine will be served. Temple Beth Sholom is located at 1050 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. The cost for dinner is $28 for members and $14 for children 6-12; $33 for nonmembers and $19 for children 6-12. Prepaid reservations are required for dinner by noon on Monday, May 5. They can be made at www.templebethsholomfl.org or by calling 941.955.8121.

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TGIF at Chabad Join Chabad for a fabulous Friday night service followed by a delicious Kiddush of kugels, fish, salads, challah and more! An exciting children’s program will take place during services with incentives and prizes. Everyone is welcome to this free event at 7:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.

TBS Live in the Sanctuary Join us for TBS Live in the Sanctuary – a lively musical service for all ages where the congregation welcomes Shabbat through music and dance with the traditional Sabbath prayers. This free event is open to the public and begins at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.955.8121.

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Attention Bridge PlAyers The Bridge Group meets Thursday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 pm on the Federation Campus (582 McIntosh Road). Open to intermediate and advanced bridge players.

For more information, call Bob Satnick at 941-538-3739.

TUESDAY, MAY 13 YAD Happy Hour Join us for a drink and some appetizers and schmooze with fellow Jews! The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s, 766 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota. FREE! Just the cost of your own drinks and food. For more information, please contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org.

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Are you a knitter or crocheter interested in using your talent to brighten the lives of others while making new friends? If so, please come to the Mitzvah Knitting Group sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. We gather monthly to craft and socialize, and our beautiful handiwork has been donated to local new parents as well as needy families in SarasotaManatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company! The group meets at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Judy Sauertieg at 941.349.5260.

Temple Beth El Bradenton’s Havdalah/Movie Night Join the temple’s May Havdalah service followed by a screening of To Cast a Giant Shadow. The evening also includes a dairy pot luck dinner. There is no fee for the evening except to bring a dairy dish to share. Also, in keeping with TBE’s Mitzvah Committee and our fight to feed those less fortunate, we ask that you bring any food item (non-perishable) to place into our “Meals on Wheels” food bin. The event begins at 5:30 pm. at 4200 32nd Street West, Bradenton. Please call the Temple office Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at 941.755.4900 for more information and to sign up for the program.

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CHS Family Fun Day: Torah Factory & Holiday Quilting Join Chabad Hebrew School for an educational Torah experience where children will learn how to write in a mezuzah, Torah or pair of tefillin. Decorate quilts with a Torah theme in honor of the holiday of Shavuot. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to noon at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $5 per person, free for CHS students. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.

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All are welcome to join Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz for this six-week JLI course, which will give you tools to synchronize yourself with the mission for which you were placed on earth, and learn to recognize the inherent goodness and perfection in yourself, in others, and in every circumstance of your life. This empowering course, underwritten by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, offers a revolutionary outlook on life. All are welcome regardless of background or affiliation. The course is offered Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon at Chabad of Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road) and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on the Federation Campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota). The cost for the six-week course is $74 per person or $139 per couple. For more information and to register, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

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NCJW Installation Luncheon Are you ready for a thoroughly uplifting and entertaining afternoon? Join us at 11:30 a.m. at the Venetian Golf and River Club, 502 Veneto Blvd. N., Venice. There will be a luncheon, a program of singing and dancing, and the installation of new National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) officers for 2014-2015. Loveland Follies, a musical revue, will leave you applauding and asking for more. Members of the Loveland Center will present the program. The cost of $25 includes a luncheon. Members and nonmembers are welcome. To reserve your place, send a check for $25 (payable to NCJW, indicating your name, phone number and luncheon choice) to Sue Aaron, 1221 Mestre Court, Venice, FL 34275 so that it is received by May 7. For more information about NCJW, please call the hotline at 941.342.1855.

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All are welcome to this afternoon of learning, celebrating, and building bridges. Female religious leaders and laypeople from four faiths – Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and Jewish – will discuss Famous Females of the Faith – women who have made an impact on their religious traditions and what we can learn from them today. A question-and-answer session will follow. People of different religious backgrounds will be encouraged to sit together, and delicious tea and homemade sweets will be served. The event takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Free, with donations gratefully accepted. Reservations by May 6 are encouraged. Please call Dorothy Quint at 941.359.9417.

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This group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from May 15 through June 26 (no class on June 5) at JFCS, 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Cost: $36 per person for the six-week session. For more information, contact Beverly Mishkin at 941.366.2224 x119 or bmishkin@jfcs-cares.org. The Bereavement Support Group is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

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All survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings of friendship, camaraderie and support. Find out the latest on Claims Conference information, enjoy a light nosh and a lively discussion. The group meets from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota. This is a multi-agency event sponsored by JFCS of the Suncoast, Inc., Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee and the Claims Conference of Germany. To RSVP or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172 or jalston@jfcs-cares.org.

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“Sephardic Foods and Recipes” The rich Sephardic culture is woven into Israeli life across the board, but is virtually unfamiliar to many American Jews. Join the Al Katz Center for the fifth class of a six-month series on an enlightening journey through centuries of time and multiple continents to learn about and experience the depth and breadth of Sephardic Judaism. Despite having been scattered to the far corners of the globe, Sephardic Jews have preserved their sumptuous culinary heritage. The class begins at 7:00 p.m. at 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher Sephardic food sampling included. RSVP to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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FRIDAY, MAY 16 SAFETY End-of-the-Year BBQ Join members of SAFETY to celebrate the end of the school year with Shabbat services followed by a temple-wide BBQ. A Welcome Reception begins at 5:15 p.m. and Shabbat services begin at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Although there is no cost for this event, any contribution you can make to youth group programming at Temple Sinai is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Len Steinberg at len@templesinai-sarasota.org or 941.924.1802 x112.

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An age-appropriate yet meaningful interactive Shabbat experience at Temple Sinai (4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota) for the youngest ones begins at 5:30 p.m. Rabbi Huntting and Chazzan Abramson have created a service that has children and the adults who love them on their feet and clapping along. This quarterly service is ideal for children in preschool through 2nd grade. Enjoy storytime, sing-a-longs and marching with the Torah. A family-friendly supper follows. All families are welcome! For dinner reservations and more information, call 941.926.9462 or email laura@templesinai-sarasota.org.

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Chabad SRQ Member Appreciation Shabbat Dinner Join Chabad of Sarasota as it ends its fiscal year and initiates its membership drive for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. at 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota, and features a Mediterranean fusion catered by Sam Schneider and Kobi Achiam. Current members and prospective members are encouraged to participate. To assure that adequate catering arrangements are made, reservations must be made by May 9. Cost: free for members, $18 for nonmembers, and $12 per child. Call in your reservations to 941.925.0770.

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SRQUSY, a youth group for high school students, will be ending the school year with an awesome party! Join us for a trip to St. Armand’s for ice cream, shopping and other fun stops. Drop off (at 8:00 p.m.) and pick up (at midnight) is at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $30 for USY members and 8th grade Kadima members; $40 for nonmembers. Bring extra cash for shopping. Space is limited! RSVP by Sunday, May 11 to Amber Ikeman at aikeman@templebethsholomfl.org.

“Women Making an Impact: Celebrating the Power of Women” is the theme of the Florida Central Region of Hadassah’s Spring Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. A panel discussion, D’var Torah, book review (My Enemy’s Cradle), dinner cruise, workshops, and a shuk for your shopping pleasure are just samples of this exciting conference. Join Hadassah for a memorable experience. For complete information, contact Lee Ruggles at 941.924.1338 or lruggles.sabra@gmail.com, or Harriet Davidson at 941.492.4620 or alicat7102@aol.com.

“Blessing of the Animals” at Temple Emanu-El Bring your pet and celebrate the gift of animal companionship at Temple Emanu-El’s “Blessing of the Animals.” Enjoy the chance to meet other pet lovers in the Jewish community; a brief and inspirational message from Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman about the importance of kindness to animals in Jewish tradition, and the special love we share with our pets; and the opportunity to have pets individually blessed by Rabbi Glickman and a family pet portrait taken. This free event begins at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please contact Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaineglickman@comcast.net.

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SUNDAY, MAY 18 Jewish War Veterans cemetery visits Sarasota Post 172, Jewish War Veterans of the USA will be decorating the graves of Jewish veterans in Sarasota and Venice for Memorial Day. Those working on this effort for Sarasota will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Temple Beth Sholom cemetery, 901 Circus Blvd. After placing flags, we will proceed to the Temple Emanu-El cemetery at Honore and Fruitville, followed by other cemeteries. All Jewish veterans are eligible to join. For more information, contact Naomi Adelman at naomiadelman@yahoo.com or 941.343.9871.

Kehillah Masorti Congregation meeting The purpose of this meeting is to organize a new Kehillah Masorti Congregation in Lakewood Ranch. If you are looking for a place for Jewish prayer and study, and to socialize, feel joy, warmth and friendship, join us at 10:00 a.m. at The Windsor, 8220 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, please call Marilyn Abrams at 941.388.9630 or email kehillahoflakewoodranch@gmail.com.

Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL meeting How will you find that mischievous ancestor who hides regardless of how hard you seek? Learning how the Internet is organized and the best tools to use may make it harder for him to hide. By focusing on information already known and using advanced search features you can increase the likelihood of success. Donna Moughty, a professional genealogist, will guide us through the technology maze as she presents “Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! Hide and Seek on the Internet.” She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge to share. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome at 1:00 p.m. at Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com, or visit http://jgsswf.org/.

Lag B’Omer Bonfire and Carnival Enjoy Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch’s annual Lag B’omer Bonfire featuring delicious kosher food, marshmallow roasting, music, carnival booths and prizes for all ages. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. at The Chabad House at 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Admission is free but there is a cost for some food and carnival items. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@ chabadofbradenton.com.

Venice Interfaith Community Association celebration Join us from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. when the Venice Interfaith Community Association will hold its 10th anniversary celebration at Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Road. This will be an afternoon of fun, food and music. Founding members of Venice Interfaith, including the Jewish Congregation of Venice, will be honored, and a history of the organization will be presented. Mark McKinley, a humorist and musician, will entertain with a lively show, and a delicious hors d’oeuvres and sweets buffet will be offered. The proceeds from ticket sales ($20 in advance and at the door) will be donated to the Family Promise Program, an interfaith project offering lodging and meals to families that suddenly find themselves homeless and would like to stay together as a family, which is not possible in most community shelters. For more information and tickets, call 941.894.4910.

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While we live in the picturesque Sarasota landscape, thousands of our Israeli brothers and sisters live a life we have never known, especially the pioneers of Judea and Samaria. Their fortitude in the face of daily dangers and hateful propaganda is courage at its finest. Join us for kosher deli, vegetarian options, healthy refreshments, and a lively look (on film) and talk about the realities of Jewish life in Israel’s territories. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. Cost: $12 per adult; $5 per student. RSVP to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 JFCS Transitions Support Group The death of a spouse, significant other or life partner is perhaps the most difficult experience that one can have. Once the initial intense period of grief has subsided, how do you recreate your life and go on? This group is an opportunity to be with others and stay connected socially. The group will meet from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the JFCS Main Campus, 2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. No fee, but preregistration is required. Contact Beverly Mishkin at 941.366.2224 x119 or bmishkin@jfcs-cares.org. The Transitions Support Group is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Sponsored by

Ladies Lunch & Learn Join Chanie Bukiet for a Lunch & Learn from noon to 1:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Feast on a delicious lunch and learn Tanya, psychology of the soul, based on the Kabbalah. No cost. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.

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Religious School Family Bowling Party Weinstein Religious School students, families, prospective families, as well as community members who would like to join for a fun and social afternoon, will meet at 5:00 p.m. at AMF Bowling (7221 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota) for bowling and kosher pizza. This is a great way to end a successful year of learning. Free for the students, the cost for parents, siblings and community members is $7 for bowling and $3 for a slice of pizza and a drink. Reservations are necessary by May 14. To RSVP, call 941.925.0770.

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THURSDAY, MAY 22 Cteen “Get Real” Cteen is a Jewish teen club that compacts exhilarating fun and meaningful projects into a program that’s thrilling and uniting. Cteen events happen at least monthly, but the moments last a lifetime. This month’s humanitarian focus: Drug Prevention and Partners with DARE. This free event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, contact Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@ chabadofvenice.com.

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Will our children and grandchildren pass down Jewish culture to their offspring? That is the common discourse today at many dinner tables, seders, parties, in synagogues and within Jewish organizations. While the recent Pew Survey showed that large numbers of Jews both exist and identify as Jews, what will they pass on to their children that might be lasting and enduring? What values do we want to see preserved in successive generations? All materials will be provided.

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FRIDAY, MAY 23 “Good News Jews: Literature” Come to the Al Katz Center for a kosher brunch to learn about current Jewish contributions to the world of literature. From Elie Wiesel to Shel Silverstein, Holocaust authors to children’s writers and Jewish playwrights, Jewish life and world views are memorialized in endless volumes of good literature for audiences across the globe. Read some of the best contemporary Jewish works out loud with us to enjoy them in full measure. The brunch begins at 10:00 a.m. at 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments included. RSVP to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

Shabbat Alive! returns to Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Alive! is back! Temple Emanu-El members and hundreds of community guests fill the pews for this quarterly all-musical Shabbat celebration – and we hope you will be among them. With upbeat, contemporary and inspiring arrangements of the traditional prayers, led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman and professional and volunteer musicians, Shabbat Alive! is stirring, magnificent, exhilarating, jubilant and altogether unique. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) for a very special and spiritual Shabbat experience. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Celebrate Jerusalem On June 7, 1967, Israel captured the Old City of Jerusalem, which had been occupied by Jordan since 1948. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan declared, “This morning, the Israel Defense Forces liberated Jerusalem. We have united Jerusalem, the divided capital of Israel. We have returned to the holiest of our holy places, never to part from it again.” Rejoice in the reunification of Jerusalem at the Al Katz Center, 713 South Orange Avenue, Burns Square, Sarasota. This program, which is open to the community, begins at 5:30 p.m. Kosher refreshments provided. Donations encouraged. RSVP required to Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

THURSDAY, MAY 29 TBS Sisterhood Knitting Mitzvah Group Handy with crochet hooks? Nimble with needles? A group from the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood meets monthly to crochet and/or knit newborn hats. Bring your own needles, hooks and acrylic worsted weight yarn. Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Please contact Molly Ballow at 941.377.1340 or mollysquilts.bal@aol.com for more information and to RSVP.

FRIDAY, MAY 30 Congregation Ner Tamid’s Shabbat At Table Let go of your busy week. Leave your stress at the door. Sit down to friendly conversation with friends and family. Enjoy delicious, home-cooked food. No rows of chairs, just tables set for a family-style Shabbat dinner. Bring Shabbat into your life the way it is meant to be, with candles at the table, a meal, and just the right amount of Torah – all at the Shabbat table. Bring your candlesticks, bring a dish and bring a friend. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Lodge, 4802 B 26th St. W., Bradenton. For information or directions, call 941.755.1231 or email shalom@nertamidflorida.org.

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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. Major League Hebrews, 2014 Edition The following list was prepared with the help of Jewish Sports Review magazine. The following Jewish players were on a major league roster as of April 2, 2014: RYAN BRAUN, 30, outfielder, Milwaukee; CRAIG BRESLOW , 33, pitcher, Boston; IKE DAVIS, 27, first base, N.Y. Mets; SCOTT FELDMAN, 31, pitcher, Houston; SAM FULD, 32, outfielder, Oakland; RYAN KALISH, 26, outfielder, Chicago Cubs; IAN KINSLER, 31, second base, Detroit; JOSH SATIN, 29, infielder, N.Y. Mets; DANNY VALENCIA, 29, third base, Kansas City. All these players have at least one Jewish parent and all were raised either Jewish or secular. There are about five other Jewish players now in the high minor leagues that are likely to see some major league playing time this year. Catching Up with TV Hebrews There are so many ways, these days, to catch-up with an already-aired TV show (DVR, encore showings, online) that a post-facto heads-up usually isn’t too late anymore. Maybe you weren’t aware that the hit Comedy Central show, Inside Amy Schumer, began its second season on Tuesday, April 1. There are more and longer sketches this season and AMY SCHUMER, 32, has more well-known guest stars, including RACHEL DRATCH, 48, ZACH BRAFF, 38, and JOSH CHARLES, 42. (Obviously, Charles has a TV life after the shocking death of his character on The Good Wife.) Schumer was a guest-star on the second episode (aired

first on Sunday, April, 20), of the new Comedy Central series, Comedy Central Underground with Dave Attell. This eight-episode series airs at 1:00 a.m., Sunday morning, so the three or four comedian guests (per episode) can perform a virtually uncensored standup act. Expect most of them to be quite graphic, like host ATTELL, 49. The Showtime series, Californication, has never shied away from graphic content. The seventh and final season of the comedy/drama about a semi outof-control writer (played by DAVID DUCHOVNY, 53) began on Sunday, April 13, and runs through this June. Three of the main Californication supporting characters are played by Jewish actors (PAMELA ADLON, 47, STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY, 62, and EVAN HANDLER, 53) and the romantic triangle that has linked these actors’ characters continues this season. Duchovny, by the way, is already set to start filming a 13-part NBC series called Aquarius. The time period is the late ’60s and Duchovny plays a cop who becomes aware of the Manson gang before they became infamous. Premiering on Tuesday, April 15 (10:00 p.m.) was the new, 10-episode FX cable series, Fargo, based loosely on the COEN brothers’ Oscar-winning film of the same name. Billy Bob Thornton plays a manipulative drifter who meets a small-town Minnesota insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction. Co-stars include ADAM GOLDBERG, 43, and JOEY KING, 14. Premiering on Thursday, April 24, at 9:30 p.m., was the CBS

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Interested in Your Family’s History? Ten years of doing a Jewish celebrities column has turned Nate Bloom (see column at left) into something of an expert on finding basic family history records and articles mentioning a “searched-for” person. During these 10 years, he has put together a small team of “mavens” who aid his research. Most professional family history experts charge at least $1,000 for a full family tree. However, many people just want to get “started” by tracing one particular family branch.

So here’s the deal: Send Nate an email at nteibloom@aol.com, tell him you saw this ad in The Jewish News, and include your phone number (area code, too). Nate will then contact you about doing a “limited” family history for you at a modest cost (no more than $100). No upfront payment. sit-com, Bad Teacher. It, too, is loosely based on a film of the same name. ARI GRAYNOR, 30, a favorite actress of mine, stars as a former trophy wife who masquerades as a teacher in order to find another rich husband – her ex-husband left her penniless. The co-stars are talented: Kristin Davis of Sex in the City, David Alan Grier and SARA GILBERT, 39. Secret to a Long Life: Tongue-in-Cheek Advice Mickey Rooney was certainly not Jewish, but he was a very talented man. When he died, age 93, on April 6, I remembered that famous clarinetist ARTIE SHAW, who died in 2004, was just a little over ten years older than Rooney. In other words, they lived almost exactly the same lifespan. Moreover, they both were married eight times and both were married to Ava Gardner. So, friends, the secret to a long life is eight marriages and one has to be to the gorgeous Gardner.

Mila and Ashton You’ve probably heard that MILA KUNIS, 30, and Ashton Kutcher, 36, have confirmed that she is pregnant and that they are engaged to be married. The odd thing is that Kutcher, who isn’t Jewish, knows more about Judaism and Jewish religious practice than Kunis. Kunis, who is Jewish, didn’t have much of a formal religious background, while Kutcher has picked up a lot of Jewish knowledge (including some real fluency in Hebrew) while attending the Kabbalah Centre for the last decade. He has also visited Israel a number of times on religious and business trips. Call it a hunch, but my sense, based on a lot of Kutcher/Kunis watching, is that Kutcher’s affiliation with the controversial Kabbalah Centre will result in Kunis – and her child – being quite involved in mainstream Jewish religious practice.

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K’zohar Ha-Ivrit Tza-hal – The Israel Defense Forces By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin

his month we celebrate Yom Ha-atz-ma-ut, Israel’s Independence Day. We are proud that the State of Israel is a beacon of hope to the Jewish people around the world. We are proud of Israel’s achievements in the sciences, in medicine, in technology and in the arts. We are also proud of Israel’s strong military, which protects the Israeli population from constant threats and attacks. And, since defense is the key to Israel’s existence, let us explore the meaning of the word Tza-hal a collecDr. Rachel Dulin tive name for the Israel Defense Forces. On May 26, 1948, Tza-hal was officially declared as Israel’s Defense Force. Tza-hal is an acronym built on three Hebrew words: Tz’-vah, meaning ‘army of,’ Haganah, meaning ‘defense’ and Le-Israel meaning ‘for Israel.’ To this day, Tza-hal is the force, which protects the State and her population by a strong Air Force, an exceptional Navy and an unusually dedicated Army. Tza-hal is a merger of different Jewish defense organizations, which preceded it. The Ha-shomer “the guard,’ the Haganah ‘the defense,’ the Irgun ‘the organization’ and Chyl the ‘Jewish Fighting Brigade,’ all of which fought either in Israel proper or in Europe to defend the unprotected Jewish population. It should be noted that the groups out of which Tza-hal evolved represented the Jewish political and social spectrum. For example, Ha-shomer

was an organization of young volunteers defending Jewish settlements in Eretz Israel during twelve long years of Arab terror (1908 -1920). The Haganah was established in 1920 to protect the Jewish population from further Arab attacks. It grew in size and by 1929 was an organized force in whose ranks served Jewish volunteers who fought in World War I as well as those who fought in Israel proper. Another part of the spectrum was the Irgun, a group that in 1931 separated itself from the Haganah and organized as the underground to fight the British Army and its colonial control of Eretz Israel. Last but not least, we should mention Chyl, a Hebrew acronym for Chati-vah Ye-hu-dit Lo-che-met, meaning The Jewish Fighting Brigade, a group of volunteers from Israel who joined the British military and in 1944 was recognized as a special Jewish unit. The Brigade fought during WWII alongside the British army, particularly in Italy. The fighters of the Brigade also helped bring Jewish survivors to the safe shores of Israel after the war. On this Yom Ha-atz-ma-ut, the Day of Israel’s Independence, we salute Tza-hal the force, which succeeded to unite under one flag all Israelis regardless of social and political persuasions, assuring all of us a joyful celebration of the modern miracle of Statehood. Chag sa-me-ach. Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor of biblical literature at Spertus College in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Hebrew and Bible at New College in Sarasota.

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The tragedy of the St. Louis By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD

n May 13, 1939, a German luxury cruise ship, the St. Louis, set sail from Hamburg carrying 937 German Jews who were seeking refuge abroad. As this event took place precisely 75 years ago this month, it is likely that there will be a number of reminders in the Jewish press and elsewhere to remind us of the tragedy that unfolded. Given this, it is appropriate that we recall the facts of Dr. Paul Bartrop what happened, and why this voyage is worth remembering. The Kristallnacht of November 1938 was, for many Jews, the final prod needed to realize that no accommodation could be reached with Nazism. If ever there was a time to leave, it was now. However, the inhibitions to successful emigration were many, not the least of which was a hardening of attitudes in countries around the world to the admission of Jews. Visas were often practically unachievable, and the speed with which they were needed – given that lives were on the line – only served to place further obstacles in the path of German and Austrian Jews seeking sanctuary. For those who managed to obtain passage on the St. Louis, therefore, this seemed to be not only their best chance to leave Germany, but also their opportunity to start a new life in a free country. When the ship left Hamburg, its destination was Havana, Cuba. Adding to the optimism of those on board, it had been arranged that most of the Jewish passengers would have visas enabling them to land temporarily while they obtained permanent residence elsewhere. Upon their arrival, however, the president of Cuba, Federico Laredo Bru, refused the ship permission to dock; under such circumstances, the passengers would be unable to land. In an attempt at making profit from the refugees’ plight, Bru demanded a payment of 500,000 U.S. dollars as an entry fee. After a great deal of hesitation, negotiation and standoff, only 22 Jews were permitted to land. What made the situation even more intolerable was the fact that some seven hundred of the refugees possessed United States immigration quota numbers that would have seen them eligible for entry to the U.S. at some point within the next three years. Denied entry to Cuba, and with no other alternative but to leave, the ship turned towards the Florida coast in the desperate hope that the refugees might perhaps negotiate with the American authorities for an earlier entry. The government of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, was adamant: no early admissions, no landing of refugees, and no docking of the St. Louis. Some accounts refer to vessels from the U.S. Coast Guard having been ordered to intercept the ship so as to ensure that it would not enter U.S. territorial waters. In reality, however, the Coast Guard had actually been sent following a request of Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. Far from seeking to deny the St. Louis entry,

he was concerned for the passengers’ welfare, and wanted the ship followed in case a change in government policy would allow it to land. He was practically alone, however, as the government was not about to retreat from its stated position. American Jewish organizations, such as the Joint Distribution Committee, then worked feverishly on the refugees’ behalf. Knowing that the U.S. option was unlikely to be successful, pleas were made to secure admission to any Western Hemisphere country. Again, none of these amounted to anything. With little other alternative available, and with both food stocks and patience dwindling, the ship turned around. First, it left American waters and returned to Cuba, and then, a few days later, the captain, following orders from the ship’s German owners, made the decision to return to Europe. The St. Louis docked at Antwerp, Belgium, on June 17, 1939. After further negotiations involving the Joint Distribution Committee, most of the Jews on board were accepted for temporary refuge by a number of countries including Britain (228 refugees), Belgium (214), France (224) and the Netherlands (181). Of those admitted into Britain, all but one survived World War II – a victim of a German air raid in 1940. After the Nazis ran all over Western Europe, however, many of the others did not share the fate of those who went to the U.K. Nearly ninety managed to emigrate before the German invasion of Western Europe in May 1940, but some 532 St. Louis passengers were trapped when Germany conquered Western Europe. Among the 254 who were murdered subsequently, 84 had been granted refuge in Belgium, 84 in Holland and 86 in France. Their heartbreaking fate was to become victims of the Holocaust – a fate they could have escaped had their initial visas been accepted and the gates of the refuge they had sought not been barred. The story of the St. Louis has become symbolic of the failure of the countries of the Americas to assist the Jews of Nazi Germany in their hour of need, a symbol brought into even starker relief by the legitimacy of the documentation the refugees possessed. The definitive study of their nightmare, written by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan Witts in 1974, was entitled Voyage of the Damned. In light of subsequent events, it might be said that no truer statement, embedded within a book title, could have been made. Of course, the death factories of 1942 and 1943 could not have been foreseen in 1939, but the desperate plight of the refugees should have generated some measure of official compassion in this country and elsewhere. Seventy-five years later, it is to be hoped that their ordeal was not in vain, and that, should the scenario ever be repeated, a different outcome will be forthcoming. Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu. edu.

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Murder mystery follows a young reporter into Ultra-Orthodox Judaism’s closed world By Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News over by the Shomrim, the community’s own quasi-police force. This group of guardians not only protects lives and oversees observance of Jewish religious laws and proprieties, but it also ebekah Roberts, about three protects reputations. years out of journalism school, Rebekah feels that the activities of is a stringer for a New York tabthe Shomrim and the seeming inactivloid, the Tribune. She hustles around ity of the police force are both inexcuson various assignments trying to please able. Where is the search for truth and her bosses and build a career. Her sojustice? The fact that Aron Mendelscial life is built around other University sohn, widower of the murdered womof Central Florida an, bankrolls the Shomrim, suggests a grads who have compromised investigation. made it to the big At the beginning of this assigncity. ment, Rebekah’s curiosity seems as It’s deep winnumb as her fingers and toes. Only ter in New York slowly and cautiously does she engage. when on one Perhaps this is because she’s afraid freezing day Reof coming too close to the world her bekah is asked mother was raised in – a mother who to check out a Phil Jason abandoned her soon after giving birth. gruesome story – More and more, her reporter instinct a woman has been found naked in a and her need to explore her personal Brooklyn scrap metal yard. history charge her curiosity and push As Rebekah attempts to question her forward. neighborhood people and find posRebekah, who was raised in Florsible witnesses, we see how unskilled ida by her non-Jewshe still is in framing ish father and gets questions and taking along with him fairnotes. No, she’s not ly well, never gets a basket case, but she quite enough inforhas a long way to go. mation out of him. In fact, she’s learning She doesn’t know on the job, making her whether her mother mistakes and striving is living or dead. to overcome them. She Filled with questions is also learning about about why she was herself in expected abandoned and just and unexpected ways. who her mother is, The deceased is Rebekah accepts her identified as the thirinherited Jewishness ty-year-old wife of a Julia Dahl (credit Chasi Annexy) though she has alprominent member of most no knowledge of its traditions. the Hasidic community – the very Her quest, now connected to unman who owns the scrap metal yard. raveling the murder mystery, is aided The police investigation seems comby several other people. One is a social promised, and – as one expects in this worker named Sara Wyman, who helps Orthodox Jewish community – there “questioning” Orthodox women find is no autopsy planned. Rather, a timesupport and direction. Another is Malhonored rush to burial. Moreover, the ka Grossman, connected to the Jewish investigation seems to have been taken Invisible City, by Julia Dahl. Minotaur. 304 pages. Hardcover $24.99.

funeral home that prepared the body for burial. She allows Rebekah (whom she calls Rivka) to inspect the body in the presence of the Orthodox policeman, Saul Katz. They discover blunt force trauma as the probable cause of death. And yet Malka, who has important information, is another person not interviewed by the police. She is courageous enough to go on the record with Rebekah, offering as well the information that Mrs. Mendelssohn’s infant daughter was also a victim of blunt force trauma. Saul is instrumental to several other discoveries that Rebekah makes in the course of her fact-finding. Among these is the existence of a “safe house” in Coney Island for the same “questioning” women who are helped by Sara. Rebekah finds this place and learns much from those who seek shelter and companionship there. Saul is the only person, besides Rebekah’s father, who knew her mother, Aviva. He had met her at that safe house. Eventually, Rebekah’s reporting and her persistence moves the case forward, with suspenseful twists and turns, to a surprising conclusion.

Among the many intriguing aspects of Invisible City is Julia Dahl’s authoritative (she’s been there) portrait of the newspaper stringer’s world. The crisp telephone exchanges between Rebekah, her colleagues, and superiors involved in covering the story make this world come alive, and with it Rebekah’s anxieties, determination and the texture of her daily life. Dahl’s portrait of the Ultra-Orthodox community is on balance unsympathetic, though not excessively so. She explores with sufficient nuance the benefits and disadvantages of being raised in a closed world. However, the book’s heart is the young, fumbling reporter indirectly searching for her lost mother. I’m smitten by her striving to deepen her professional savvy. Rebekah’s assignment takes her into a world at once foreign and yet, ironically, the home of the secrets she must pierce. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

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TBI trip focuses on Jewish community in Cuba By Sigmund Tobias

emple Beth Israel of Longboat Key, under the leadership of Nessa Levine and Marion Levine, initiated a one-week trip to Cuba with special emphasis on visiting sites relevant to the Jewish community there. The trip, February 15-22, 2014, was capably organized by Cuba Puente of Miami; Silvia Wilhelm, its president, a native-born Cuban, and her husband Chuck accompanied us and arranged many memorable extras. Beth Israel ran a similar trip in 2013. We found the Cuban people to be wonderful, warm, helpful and full of music. Unfortunately, once-beautiful Havana is a decaying city. A Cuban architect who lectured to our tour group indicated that three buildings in Havana collapse every day. The Old Havana district and homes of diplomats and members of the military away from downtown Havana were in better shape than the rest of the city. We stayed in the Park Central, a very nice hotel in downtown Havana only a few blocks from the capital. Within three blocks in all directions of our hotel there were numerous collapsed buildings. Those that were still inhabited were mainly dilapidated. One example illustrates this sad situation vividly. The Floridita, Ernest Hemingway’s favorite bar in Havana,

The Floridita, Hemingway’s favorite bar in Havana

is a major tourist attraction. The building immediately adjacent to it collapsed internally. We visited many places of historical and cultural interest, though this report will focus largely on places and people of particular interest to the Jewish community. Cubans generally look well fed, though we noticed that grazing cattle we saw on trips outside of Havana looked scrawny. The absence of traffic on highways outside of Havana was striking and it was especially remarkable that we saw hardly any trucks on the highway, despite the fact that there was also minimal railroad traffic. The Jewish community in Cuba now consists of only about 1,500 people, down from a high of 15,000, most of whom left after the revolution. The community does not have a rabbi, though there are occasional visiting rabbis, and the three synagogues we visited were led by lay people. Kosher meat is largely unavailable in Cuba.

We learned in all the synagogues we visited that the Jewish community was treated with the same respect accorded to all other religions. We brought donations to each of the synagogues of medications, clothing, stationery and many of the necessities of daily life (from pencils to napkins) which were in short supply in Cuba. Such items, and many others that Americans take for granted, are usually inaccessible to the poverty-stricken Cuban Jewish community. We visited a Sephardic synagogue and were addressed by its president. The Sephardic community consisted of the descendants of immigrants largely from Turkey and Greece. Services there are attended by an average of 40-70 people. We were also taken to the Jewish Cemetery in Guanabacoa and heard a lecture about it by Maritza Corrales, a Historian of the Jewish Community in Cuba who is not Jewish, though her father was a descendent of Jews. The cemetery is maintained by the State and was largely in fair shape, with some dilapidated headstones, though, like much of Cuba, it could have used quite a bit of sprucing up. Jews may also be buried, at no cost, in the huge cemetery in Havana, Necropolis of Colon, a gaudy place with huge memorials erected before the revolution. We also visited an Orthodox shul, Adath Israel Synagogue, which used a separation between men and women during services, and were addressed by its president, who is also a shochet (ritual slaughterer) and mohel (performs circumcisions). Perhaps the highlight of our trip for Jews was the visit to Beth Shalom, the de facto headquarters of the Jewish community in Havana, which is nominally a conservative synagogue. We were addressed by its president, Adela Dworin, who is also the de facto head of the Cuban Jewish community. We attended a lively Kabbalat Shabbat service there with about 250 other Jews. A number of American visitors attended, accounting for about half those present. We met people from Boston, California, Detroit and New Jersey, in addition to our Florida-based group. Dworin informed us that there never had been any anti-Semitism in Cuba. When Jewish refugees from the Holo-

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caust attempted to enter Cuba before and during World War II, they were usually denied entry. However, those decisions were not initiated in Cuba. Instead, they were insisted upon by the American State Department, which was a hotbed of anti-Semitism at the time. The Jewish community at present is largely impoverished and dependent on donations from visitors. Nonetheless, Cuba sent a team to the Maccabiah athletic games in Israel during 2013, supported by Steven Tisch, owner of the New York Giants football team, who also donated the funds for a van so that elderly Jews could be transported for medical care and to Jewish religious and cultural events. The Cuban Jewish community is in dire need of support by Jews from around the world for the bare necessities. In addition to the donations of clothing and daily necessities, we donated funds to Adela Dworin for the Jewish community. Jews around the world are encouraged to do likewise to help this distressed community survive. Dworin once invited Fidel

Castro to attend a Chanukah celebration, informing him that it was in honor of a Jewish revolution. He accepted the invitation, spoke “briefly, for only two hours,” and informed her that while he disagreed with many policies of the Israeli government, he would never deny the right of Israel to exist nor would he deny the Holocaust. He asked about the size of the Jewish community and, upon hearing that it consisted of only 1,500 Jews, was surprised that they made so much noise. We also met with a lady called Rebecca, the informal head of the Jewish congregation in Cienfuegos, an industrial city that seemed to be in better shape than Havana. She indicated that there were 18 Jews in Cienfuegos, and they gather at her home to celebrate holidays and Shabbat. Sigmund Tobias divides his time between the Berkshires and Sarasota. While in Sarasota he serves on the board of the Reconstructionist congregation Kol HaNeshama; in the North he is Eminent Research Professor at SUNY-Albany.

Jewish Cuba – a visit to remember! By Dr. Steven Derfler

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ech Lecha” - “get up and go!” Since its inception with Abraham and Sara, no other community on earth is as well traveled as the Jews. As the first “madrichim,” Abraham and Sara embarked on a journey that would eventually disseminate Judaism and Jewish culture throughout the four corners of the world. As humankind continued to evolve, Jewish travels became based on necessity: engaging in trade, seeking education for children and, regrettably, through forced expulsion and to escape persecution. Yet as they say, “Out of all evil comes good...” Today, with the world rapidly shrinking, and ethnic, spiritual and cultural barriers falling, modern Jewish travel allows us to visit the places where our heritage has flourished, yet today has been diminished; or to those places where it has survived and thrived or experienced a renaissance. It allows us to experience the exotic nature of Judaism from cultures that may be alien to us as North Americans – Greece or China, India or Morocco, and now today, Cuba. For no matter the differences, Judaism continues to be the mortar that binds us all universally. We share those personal moments of worship and fellowship, as part of an extended family, in the most unexpected of places. The U.S. embargo on Cuba has begun to soften for American travelers interested in educational or ‘people to people’ visits. Friendly Planet Travel and I have been fortunate to receive one of the U.S. Government’s licenses for this kind of travel to Cuba. My first visit to La Isla was in January 2012, followed by six more journeys. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, and was really amazed at what I saw and learned in a week. Cuba is an incredibly diverse and beautiful island; her people warm and outgoing. The gem of the Caribbean, this enormous island may only be 90 miles from Florida, but it is light-years away in culture, society, politics and amenities. Not to mention the “vehicular timewarp” or a flashback to the ’60s when Detroit owned the world! You find yourself either in the embrace of architectural elegance, the graceful charm of Colonial Cuba from the 18th-19th centuries, or the concrete jungle of decaying mid-20th century Soviet influence. You are immersed in the rhythms of Caribbean salsa, or assailed by a myriad of posters and

slogans espousing ‘Year 53 of the Revolution.’ And through it all is the happy-sad countenance of the Cuban people eager to show you their island, their culture, and their experience that they embrace with a spirit that hasn’t been diminished in spite of the last half-century. And in the midst of all this ‘controlled chaos’ is a small, yet vibrant Jewish community of about 1,500. In Havana, their gracefully designed and restored synagogue, their commitment

Interior of Bet Shalom Synagogue in Havana

to tikkun olam through the Patronato (Jewish community center) and free pharmacy for the entire neighborhood, all point to a sub-set of Cuban society that is proud of every aspect of its heritage. In addition, there is the small but proud community of Santa Clara, a community of only 30, led by their president, David Techer. Although small, they serve as custodians of one of the eloquent monuments dedicated to the Shoah. It resides in the Syrian Cemetery on the edge of town. Dedicated in 2004, this moving symbol was created by Cuban artist Waldo Garcia

Holocaust Memorial in Santa Clara

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May 2014

Annual Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards at JMOF-FIU honors four inspiring women

our women will be honored on Sunday, April 27 at Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU’s 18th Annual Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards ceremony. The Award Reception and Ceremony features presentations made by the honorees, describing the obstacles and inspirations they encountered on their individual journeys to success. This year’s honorees are Iris Acker, Melissa Fronstin, Susan D. Kronick and Dr. Zena Lansky. The Museum is proud to recognize these women as examples to others to aim for the stars, and to welcome them into our prestigious group of more than 80 Breaking the Glass Ceiling honorees to date. “This event is always an uplifting experience,” said Tamra Sheffman, a chair of the award committee. “We especially encourage students to attend, as it is such an inspiration to hear these women’s personal stories of their often rocky paths to success.” Iris Acker (Hallandale, Florida) broke through the glass ceiling nearly 30 years ago, when she served as the executive producer and host of the local arts program On Stage with Iris Acker. She was also the first woman president of the South Florida Chapter of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), in an era before women were accepted

within these organizations’ leadership roles. Melissa Fronstin (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a forerunner in the sports arena management business, an industry that continues to be dominated by men. In 1987, she became the first Director of Sales and Marketing for South Florida’s original entertainment facility, Miami Arena, which was home to the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers and live entertainment events including concerts and family shows. In 2011, Melissa’s career came full-circle when she was named the first woman arena director of the 4,500-seat Don Taft Arena at Nova Southeastern University. Susan Kronick (Miami, Florida) has had a distinguished 37-year career in retail management. Her climb to the top of the corporate ladder began at Bloomingdale’s, where she rose to senior executive Vice President of Stores. In 1997, she was named chairwoman and CEO of Burdines in Miami. In 2010, she retired as vice chairwoman of Macy’s, Inc., a 25 billion dollar company, where she was responsible for all Macy’s divisions and Bloomingdale’s nationwide.

Dr. Zena Lansky (Clearwater, Florida) is a woman of “firsts.” She was the first woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine (1967); the first female surgical resident at NYU’s Bellevue Hospital, where she rose to become its first female Chief Surgical Resident; the first female surgeon at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater and its first female surgeon to be named Chief of Surgery; the first female member on Plant Hospital’s Medical Executive Committee; and the first female general surgeon in Florida. Dr. Lansky’s career highlights include establishing a nationally recognized Patient Nutrition Program and developing the G-Tube, a device that allows a pump to add liquid food directly into the stomach. This device alone is credited with keeping tens of thousands of nutritionally-challenged people around the world alive. A true philanthropist, Dr. Lansky has made significant contributions to organizations in the

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Your favorite TV show was probably conceived in Israel MIPTV is saluting the phenomenal international success of Israeli television formats at this year’s prestigious conference in Cannes. By Viva Sarah Press, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, April 6, 2014

sraeli TV content is such a hot ticket today that MIPTV 2014 – the world’s “most powerful and prestigious market and creative incubator for content on every screen” – is dedicating a special event, “Focus on Israel TV.IL,” to exploring the international success of Israeli TV at its April 7-10 event in Cannes. Two sessions – “How to Create Successful Scripted Formats/Dramas” and “Israeli Innovation Seminar: From Startup to TV” – will focus on the Jewish state. Avi Nir, CEO of Israel’s Keshet Media Group, will give a keynote address on how to drive television innovation in the digital age. Yoni Bloch, CEO and cofounder of Israel’s Interlude, will head a panel on how content creators can help the entertainment industry engage kids in digital media. Top Israeli formats now screening around the world are Rising Star, Prisoners of War/Homeland, Hostages and I Can Do That. That’s not to belittle the likes of New York, Little Mom, Magic Malabi Express, The Ran Quadruplets, Mom and Dadz or Only One Knows,

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Featured at MIPTV will be the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, Keshet International, Dori Media, Armoza Formats, Satlink Communications, HOT, Acappella – The Big Picture, The Box/Screenz, Reshet, United Studios of Israel, YES, United King Films (TELAD), Invest in Israel – Ministry of Economy, Talit Communications, i24news, Ananey Communications, and Gil Productions. Armoza Formats, the pioneer of Israeli formats sold abroad, last year signed 135 new international deals involving 37 formats across all genres. The company has a catalogue of 60plus formats, and currently more than 60 productions taking place in about 30 countries. “There are three main reasons that these regions are looking to Israeli formats,” Armoza tells ISRAEL21c. “The first is that Israeli culture is very comfortable with risk-taking and living with uncertainty. The formats industry is the business of not knowing – no matter what you do, you can never know 100% that a format will be a success. Therefore being relatively comfortable working with uncertain situations helps in taking the risks that are necessary to creating successful formats. “The second key success factor lies in the budgetary restrictions of the market. While the Israeli market doesn’t work with the same budget levels as some other countries, the viewers here are accustomed to seeing incredibly well-produced shows. Therefore, we have gained the experience and knowledge on how to be creative with our solutions and produce cost-effective shows that still have the appearance of big-budget productions, making them more accessible and attractive to other territories,” he says. Jonathan Baruch, of Rain Management Group/StoryBy Entertainment in the U.S., concurs. “Israelis produce TV shows for a very modest budget so they have to focus on characters and stories,” he tells ISRAEL21c. “It’s not about loud noises and explosions. People are demanding smarter programming.” Plotlines about real people constitute the third reason Israeli content is in high demand, says Armoza. “There seems to be something in the essence of Israeli dramas that makes them appealing to viewers. People respond well to the combination of stories of everyday, real people within the setting of a greater social and national drama,” he says. The strength of Israeli storylines is crucial for adaptation to foreign audiences. After U.S. broadcasters announced that they were picking up formats for New York, Little Mom and Magic Malabi Express, Dori Media Group CEO Nadav Palti said: “These formats can be easily adapted to other cultures across all continents, so we hope this international success can be extended in the future.” Armoza Formats marked new territory when the BBC and Canal+ purchased rights to Hostages (a 10-part thriller about a surgeon’s family taken hostage in order to coerce the doctor to assassinate the prime minister on the operating table) and picked it up as a ready-made format – making it their first Israeli drama to air in Hebrew with English subtitles. Reality and game shows In addition, Armoza says, producers are always looking for new game

shows and unique reality television series. Israeli content creators happily watched CBS pick up The Money Pump and NBC snag Who’s Still Standing? game shows. ABC snatched the reality series Rising Star and Shixi Media snapped up Master Class and Girlfriends. Among the hyped shows set to be unveiled at MIPTV are Keshet’s Boom! – a trivia game replete with a fake bomb that explodes when an incorrect answer is given; and The Big Picture – in which home viewers vie for $1 million with in-studio players. Armoza will unveil Runway In My Closet, a fashion-related game show; Pull Over, an on-location game show

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where owners of old vehicles can win a brand new car; and Celebrity Battle, a music-based prime-time format with a twist. In fact, Armoza is bringing nine

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new formats to MIPTV, ranging from game shows to drama. “We look to provide the type of shows that our clients need, but within a format that they would have never expected,” Armoza says. “This MIPTV, we are focusing on these in-demand genres, bringing them to the table with a fresh perspective.” An MIPTV session called “Business Opportunities in Israel” will no doubt ring in new business deals. Filming in Israel It took a team of 150 Dutch builders and craftspeople just 10 days to recreate Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s palace in Israel. The set is part of the $30 million production of FX’s new drama, Tyrant, now filming in Kfar Saba 20 minutes from Tel Aviv. The big-budget Tyrant is part of a new trend of filming shows on location in Israel. The first was last year’s Dig filmed by NBCUniversal in Jerusalem. Tyrant is even grander. In addition to the set, the 12-acre Kfar Saba compound includes two studios, dining tents and dressing rooms. The municipality will receive about $145,000 in rent and property tax, as well as educational and cultural events for residents courtesy of the production company. The big screen is also part of the trend. Natalie Portman is in town filming her directorial debut based on A Tale of Love and Darkness, while the Chinese romantic comedy Old Cinderella filmed in Israel in 2013. Segments of Homeland also were filmed locally. Viva Sarah Press is an associate editor and writer at ISRAEL21c. She has extensive experience in reporting/editing in the print, online and broadcast fields. She has jumped out of a plane, ducked rockets and been attacked by a baboon all in the name of a good story. Her work has been published by international media outlets including Israel Television, CNN, Reuters, The Jerusalem Post and Time Out.

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Canadian report on Jewish refugees could be important first step to peace

’nai Brith Canada commended Canadian members of Parliament who joined together across party lines on March 26 to concur with the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development Report on Jewish Refugees from Arab Lands. By doing so, Canada becomes only the second country, along with the Jewish State of Israel itself, to recognize the plight of over 850,000 Jews who were forced to flee Arab countries from 1948 on. Under the rules of the House, a motion to concur marks the endorsement of the report as a whole – a report which contained two recommendations. However, Mark Adler, MP for York Centre, rose to explain that the Government, while prepared to support

ISRAEL’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO RECORD LOW Israel’s unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 4.9% in February, down from 5.4% in January, according to data released March 24 by the Central Bureau of Statistics. (Zeev Klein, Israel Hayom)

OVER 25,000 RUNNERS IN JERUSALEM MARATHON Over 25,000 runners took to Jerusalem’s streets Friday morning, March 21, for the city’s fourth annual marathon. Mayor Nir Barkat, an avid runner, participated as well. Participants included 2,460 foreign runners from 54 countries. (Times of Israel)

CHRISTIANS RALLY IN ISRAEL AGAINST EU SILENCE ON “ETHNIC CLEANSING” OF MIDDLE EAST CHRISTIANS 150 Christian citizens of Israel demonstrated on March 23 outside the EU’s delegation in Tel Aviv against the EU’s silence on “the ethnic cleansing of Christians throughout the Middle East.” The protesters demanded that the EU act on their own cry for human rights and fight for the Christians who are quickly becoming extinct everywhere but Israel. Father Gabriel Nadaf, a Greek Orthodox priest from Nazareth and strong proponent of Christian enlistment in the IDF, demanded that the attacks on Christians be stopped, and thanked Israel for being a warm home for Christians. Shadi Halul, spokesman of the Christian Lobby (CL) which organized the protest, said: “We constantly receive reports from our Christian brethren throughout the Middle East imploring that they be helped, envious of our status as Israeli citizens.” (Aryeh Savir, San Diego Jewish World)

UKRAINIAN JEWISH IMMIGRATION TO ISRAEL RISES 70 PERCENT AMID INSTABILITY Ukrainian Jewish immigration to Israel has risen 70 percent in 2014 amid the recent political upheaval in that country. According to the Jewish Agency for Israel, 375 new immigrants from Ukraine arrived in the first three months of 2014, compared to 221 in the same period in 2013. More than 100 new immigrants have come from Odessa alone, the Ukrainian Black Sea city where nearly 30,000 Jews live and can move to

the first recommendation that Canada officially recognize the experience of Jewish refugees, could not at this time support the second recommendation, which called for the inclusion of this historical fact in the current Middle East peace negotiations. Frank Dimant, CEO of B’nai Brith Canada stated, “This recognition is an important first step on the road to a true and lasting peace. However, the job is not done until this recognition is put into practice. It would be most disappointing to see this become another report that is left on the shelf. At least 100 UN resolutions have been passed referring explicitly to the fate of the Palestinian refugees. Not one has specifically addressed Jewish refugees.” “The Time is now right for the Government of Canada to continue to

show its leadership role on the international front by first updating its own Policy on Key Issues in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, which as it now reads makes no mention of the plight of Jewish refugees. The Government’s position is that it would not advocate for this recognition to be part of the present peace negotiations. Despite concurring in the full report, this position fails to recognize that a just solution requires consideration of all refugees.” David Matas, Senior Honorary Legal Counsel, added, “The notion that Canada is helping peace by keeping this issue of justice for Jews from Arab countries out of the negotiations is mistaken. What has driven the wars against Israel from their inception to today is anti-Zionism. The wars against Israel are primarily ideological.

Keeping the ideology of the war partly intact means keeping the will to wage war, the incitement to war and the war itself intact. The only way to peace is to combat the anti-Zionist narrative straight on.” Central to the current narrative is the false notion that only one group of victimized refugee population exists, namely the Palestinians. In order to discredit the anti-Zionist narrative and pave the road to peace, it must be acknowledged that there were two refugee populations, both of which are entitled to redress. No recognition of that fact means there will be no peace. B’nai Brith Canada has been active in Canada since 1875 as the Jewish community’s foremost human rights agency. For more information, visit www. bnaibrith.ca.

BRIEFS Israel under the Law of Return. Before leaving for Israel, they attended a model Passover Seder held by the Jewish Agency and the International Fellowship of Christians. They plan on celebrating another one when they arrive in Israel. Both organizations also pledged further emergency financial assistance to Ukrainian Jews. “The immigrants’ choice to come to Israel on the eve of Passover and build their home and their children’s future has symbolic meaning,” Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky said. (JNS.org)

ISRAEL TO HELP PURIFY BRITAIN’S WATER Britain’s largest water provider, Thames Water, has a deal with Israel’s Mapal Green Energy to provide its bubble aeration technology water purification system for use in municipal and regional water supply systems. In the first stage, Mapal will set up a purification system in Chesham,

north of London. Later, Thames Water will have the option of adding more Mapal systems to its network. Joint research by Mapal and Thames has shown that the water company could save up to 15 million pounds a year by using Mapal’s technology. Mapal systems have been installed in Israel, Brazil, South Africa and India. (David Shamah, Times of Israel)

ISRAELI ARABS HELP TO DEBUNK APARTHEID MYTHS Eight Israelis who identify as Jewish, Muslim, Druze or Bedouin were brought to Toronto by StandWithUs Canada as part of a program called WordSwap, hoping to get the last word on the Israeli apartheid debate. Muhamed Heeb, 27, a Bedouin Muslim, said he was happy to have an opportunity to tour Ontario universities to dispel some of the damaging myths perpetuated by Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) organizers. “Some did not know

there are Arabs in Israel. A lot of people were surprised,” said Heeb, a University of Haifa student who is obtaining his master’s in public policy. Rabea Bader, 23, a Tel Aviv University student and a member of Israel’s Druze community, said he met a number of people at U of T who were shocked to learn that Arabs live in Israel. “I said, ‘I’m living proof,’” he said, and conversed with them in Arabic to convince them. “I see how Israel is misrepresented in the media...They’re accusing Israel of apartheid...and you know it’s not true, but if you don’t stand up and say it’s not true, a lot of people are going to believe these lies.” Heeb described an IAW event at U of T: “They wanted to boycott BenGurion University, so I said, ‘Listen guys, Ben-Gurion University has the most Arab girls, Bedouin girls, studying there, more than [schools in] Arab countries.’” (Sheri Shefa, Canadian Jewish News)

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AMERICAN JEWRY – BY THE NUMBERS A new study utilizing data synthesis, rather than polling, estimates that 6.8 million Jews live in the United States. The extrapolated results identify 1.6 million Jewish children, 4.2 million adults (who self-identify as Jews) and 1 million non-religious (who say they have a Jewish background). Six states account for 65 percent of American Jewry: New York (20 percent), California (14 percent), Florida (12 percent), New Jersey (8 percent), Massachusetts and Pennsylvania (5 percent each). Illinois, Maryland, Texas and Ohio combined are said to account for 15 percent. The major Jewish metropolitan ar-

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ISRAEL TO INVEST 70 MILLION POUNDS IN UK ECONOMY More than 70 million pounds will be invested in the UK following Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit to Israel, creating hundreds of UK jobs. They include a 50 million pound commitment by Israel’s Noy Infrastructure and Energy Investment Fund

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to the UK’s renewable energy sector, 12 million pounds spent by Israeli pharma company Teva in clinical development, a 10 million pound investment by Israel-based AposTherapy, and an additional 600,000 pounds to support research into dementia. (EN for Business-UK)

S&P RENEWS ISRAEL’S A+ CREDIT RATING

International financial services and credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s affirmed Israel’s international credit ratings and economic outlook as positive on Friday, March 28, giving it an A+/A-1 score. (Israel Hayom)

ISRAELI RESEARCHERS: BLIND CAN “HEAR” COLORS AND SHAPES The blind and visually impaired are being offered tools, via training with sensory substitution devices (SSDs), to receive environmental visual information and interact with it in ways otherwise unimaginable. Using a visual-to-auditory SSD, users wear a miniature camera connected to a small computer (or smart phone) and stereo headphones. The images are converted into “soundscapes,” using a predictable algorithm, allowing the user to listen to and then interpret the visual information coming from the camera. With the EyeMusic SSD, available free at the Apple App store, one hears musical notes to convey information about colors, shapes and location of objects. The work of Prof. Amir Amedi at the Center for Human Perception and Cognition at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine has been patented by Yissum, the Hebrew University’s technology transfer company. (Jewish Business News)

CHINA-ISRAEL RELATIONS ARE BOUND TO BLOSSOM Israeli President Shimon Peres embarked on a state visit to China in early April. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Israel in December. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited China last May. Tens of thousands travel between China and Israel every year. Famous Chinese actor Liu Ye wrote in his microblog that “Israel is a beautiful and peaceful country, and the Israeli people are the most friendly people I have ever met.” The friendship between the Chinese and Jewish nations dates back more than 1,000 years. From the 1880s onward, thousands of Jews went to northeast China because of rising anti-Semitism in Russia and Eastern Europe, forming the largest Jewish community in the Far East. Before and during World War II, when Jews were struggling for survival against the Nazi Holocaust, Shanghai received over 23,000 Jewish refugees and helped them make it through the most difficult times. Diplomatic ties were established

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between China and Israel on January 24, 1992. China is Israel’s third-largest trading partner globally, and its biggest trading partner in Asia. The two-way trade volume has increased from $50 million in 1992 to more than $10 billion in 2013. For China, Israel is never a small country, but rather a happy and innovative startup nation with many cuttingedge technologies and rich experience in governing social affairs. Quite a number of Israeli companies have already invested in China and more are joining in. I have no doubt that the close cooperation between China and Israel will be conducive to regional stability, world peace and global prosperity. (Amb. Gao Yanping, the People’s Republic of China’s ambassador to the State of Israel, Jerusalem Post)

CHINESE BELIEVE THAT JEWS ARE CLEVER

In China, Jews are widely perceived as clever and accomplished, and these are meant as compliments. Scan the shelves in any bookstore in China and you are likely to find best-selling selfhelp books such as 101 Money Earning Secrets From Jews’ Notebooks and Learn to Make Money With the Jews. The Chinese recognize, and embrace, common characteristics between their culture and Jewish culture. Both have a large diaspora. Both place emphasis on family, tradition and education. Both boast civilizations that date back thousands of years. Prof. Xu Xin, 65, launched the Institute of Jewish and Israel Studies at Nanjing University in 1992 once diplomatic relations between Israel and China were established. Today there are more than half a dozen similar programs across the country, many started by Xu’s former students. One course at the institute is “Jewish Culture and World Civilization,” which attracts 200 undergraduate students per term. He is the author of the best-selling A History of Jewish Culture, and translated the Encyclopedia Judaica into Chinese. The institute is funded largely by foreign Jewish donors. Chinese state media has long championed positive portrayals of the Jews, in part because Judaism, with its ethnically-based and non-evangelical nature, has proved less of a threat to the Communist Party than other foreign monotheistic religions, like Christianity or Islam. (Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore, Tablet)

INDIAN ‘LOST JEWS’ MAKING ALIYAH

The Israeli government has paved the way for relocating 899 Bnei Menashe from India to the Holy Land by the end of 2014. By a unanimous vote, the Knesset recently agreed that the so-called ‘Lost Jews,’ believed to be the descendants of one of the ten ‘lost tribes’ of ancient Israel, will have the right of return. Almost 300 of the Bnei Menashe already arrived in 2013, with relocations facilitated by Shavei Israel, an organization devoted to helping assimilate Jews newly arriving to Israel. (World Jewry Digest)

FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ISRAEL TOTALED $74 BILLION IN 2012

Foreign investment in Israeli companies in 2012 totaled $74.4 billion, a 14.5% increase over 2011, data published recently by the Central Bureau of Statistics shows. Initial figures for 2013 indicate that foreign investment continued to grow. (Israel Hayom)

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Beating back the assault on Israel’s legitimacy By Jerry Silverman and Steve Gutow, March 11, 2014 In light of recent heightened press about the BDS movement, we’d like to draw your attention to a piece published yesterday in JTA, authored by me and JCPA’s Rabbi Steve Gutow, about Israel Action Network and the BDS movement. This particular piece – the first we’ve ever co-authored – takes you behind the scenes to understand the thinking and strategy behind The Jewish Federations of North America’s biggest commitment to fighting this attack on Israel’s legitimacy. —Jerry Silverman, CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America EW YORK (JTA) — Leaders of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement say they are protesting Israel’s policies in the West Bank. They are doing far more than that. BDS advocates routinely oppose a two-state solution and seek to delegitimize the sovereign, Jewish State of Israel. In some cases, BDS becomes the latest form of anti-Semitism. The BDS movement aims to isolate and punish Israel, using the same techniques applied to apartheid South Africa. Not hesitating to misrepresent facts and ignore context, these Israel bashers take advantage of ignorance and naïveté within civil society circles, mostly in Western Europe, to advance their anti-Israel agenda. BDS advocates view the situation in the West Bank through a one-way lens, seeing only a single perspective. They cite, for example, the security checkpoints that make life difficult for Palestinians but conveniently overlook the reasons for those checkpoints. They ignore the fact that hurting Israel’s economy would also hurt Palestinians who earn their livelihoods from Israeliowned businesses. BDS backers don’t bother to protest the many countries that have horrific human rights records, instead singling out the world’s only Jewish state, often based on false or misrepresented information. A tipping point for the Jewish community’s response to BDS came in 2009 when a number of anti-Israel groups called for a boycott of the Toronto International Film Festival be-

cause one of its themes was Tel Aviv’s 100th anniversary. The Toronto and Los Angeles Jewish Federations joined forces and, with the involvement of major figures in the entertainment industry, fashioned an effective response. With calls for BDS escalating in the mainline Protestant churches, on college campuses and elsewhere, Jewish community leaders realize that the situation calls for more than an ad hoc approach: local communities need a strategic approach with national support and coordination. In 2010, The Jewish Federations of North America, representing more than 150 local Federations, allocated significant resources so that the Israel Action Network could serve this purpose. The Jewish Council for Public Affairs – with its 16 national member organizations, including all four of the religious movements, and 125 Jewish community relations councils, which work with non-Jewish coalition partners on a range of international and domestic concerns – was the JFNA’s obvious partner. One principle that guides this work is that we should understand our audiences. And when we speak with others, we should do so with a respect for the sensitivities of that constituency so that our important messages are authentically heard. Whether on a campus, in a church or speaking with an LGBT group, we should always be clear that we stand as partners, sharing the goal of a future with peace and security – not one of conflict and BDS. Experience and research demonstrate that what works best with these audiences – mostly made up of political and religious progressives – is not an all-good-vs.-all-bad characterization of Israelis and Palestinians. Instead, a more nuanced narrative is the one that is likely to defeat the one-sided and hostile stance of those seeking to delegitimize Israel. This means honestly conveying the situation’s complexity, expressing empathy for suffering on both sides (without implying moral equivalency) and offering a constructive pathway to helping the parties move toward peace and reconciliation based on two states

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for two peoples. Whether we are dealing with a boycott of Israeli academic institutions adopted by the American Studies Association or an attempt to remove Israeli products from a Brooklyn food co-op, the most effective opponents of these initiatives are the people who travel in those circles. While we in the organized Jewish community should not remain silent in the face of Israel’s delegitimization, we should strongly support and accentuate the efforts of these third-party validators who share our values and viewpoints. The 247 (and counting) universities and colleges that have denounced academic boycotts generally – and academic boycotts of Israel specifically – are just such validators. It is not enough to only expose the true goals of the boycotters and their allies. Israel’s supporters must also go on the offensive and drain the swamps of ignorance that allow the poisonous ideas of the Jewish state’s opponents to incubate. Thus, we are taking the initiative to inoculate vulnerable politically progressive sectors, presenting a more factual perspective on Israel and

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The New York Times did a valuable public service by profiling the life of Muqdad Salah, demonstrating how unlikely peace between Israelis and the Palestinians is. Salah, 47, who was freed from an Israeli jail last year, was given $100,000 at his release by the Palestinian Authority, a no-show salary of $1,800 a month, an honorary rank of brigadier general in the PA military, and praise from his neighbors and fellow Palestinians. Salah wasn’t sprung from jail because of new DNA evidence or a witness who has recanted their testimony. There’s no doubt that it was he who took an iron bar and struck a 72-year-old Holocaust survivor over the head and murdered him in cold blood in 1993. Salah and dozens of other Palestinian terrorists were released last year as part of the price Israel paid to get PA leader Mahmoud Abbas to return to peace negotiations. That most Palestinians consider a guy who brutally killed an elderly Jew as a hero worthy of a public subsidy (actually paid for by the PA’s foreign donors) tells us all we need to know about the chances for peace. The very fact that Palestinians treat men with Jewish blood on their hands as heroes illustrates that theirs is a culture which is not ready for peace with Israel. (Jonathan S. Tobin, Commentary)

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taking prominent leaders to the region to see the real situation firsthand. The Israel Action Network, of course, does not work alone in this arena. On a daily basis, numerous organizations stand up for Israel. Through the IAN, JFNA and JCPA are working together to convene around a common strategic planning table not only with our affiliates but also a range of other North American, Israeli and European groups in order to share best practices and coordinate our collective resources in confronting this global danger. There is no imminent threat to the critical and broad North American support for Israel. But American support for Israel is not something to be taken for granted in light of the organized campaign we now face. While we should not be panicked, we cannot be complacent either. We pledge to continue to work hard to prevent any erosion of that support. Rabbi Steve Gutow is president and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Jerry Silverman is president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America.

Most Christians eventually reacted to the Holocaust with responsibility and remorse. They recognized that centuries of negative Christian teachings about Jews and Judaism likely helped predispose Europe towards Hitler’s racial anti-Semitism. In 1987, the Presbyterians repudiated negative teachings about Jews, writing: “It is agonizing to discover that the church’s teaching of contempt [for the Jews] was a major ingredient that made possible the monstrous policy of annihilation of

Jews by Nazi Germany.” Sadly, the Presbyterians are now emerging as the first major Christian denomination to resume the teaching of contempt in the form of Zionism Unsettled, a wicked book produced by the Israel-Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The book is critical of Israel’s very existence. It slanders Israel, Israelis and all who support them in their struggle for survival. It is a passion play about bloodthirsty Jews driven by their supremacist Judaism to devour innocent gentile victims. The Presbyterian Church should rush to repudiate this libel. (David Brog, executive director of Christians United For Israel, Times of Israel)

YA’ALON JUST SAID WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS THINKING

“No agreement with the Palestinians will be reached in our lifetime,” a newspaper recently quoted Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon as stating publicly. Both Israel and the Palestinians have red lines they are not willing to cross. The Palestinians claim that Jerusalem is their capital and at the same time Israel says that under no circumstances will Jerusalem be divided. The Palestinians demand that the Jordan Valley be demilitarized of Israeli forces, whereas Israel insists that IDF troops remain. The Palestinians demand that refugees be allowed to return to Israel, but Israel refuses. Israel is demanding that the Palestinians recognize Israel as the state of the Jewish people, but the Palestinians refuse. The only concrete action that has taken place during all these months of discussion was Israel’s release of Palestinian terrorists. The Palestinians made no concessions whatsoever. The only thing the Palestinians did was to repeatedly make statements condemning Israel. Everyone knows that no agreement will be reached at the present time, but Ya’alon is the only one who said this out loud. (Lior Akerman, former brigadier-general who served as a division head in the Israel Security Agency, Jerusalem Post)

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How should we measure success? Education Corner

Mazel Tov To Our Confirmation Class of 5774!

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everal months ago I found myself at a conference for Jewish educators, though not as a participant. Usually at this type of gathering I’m among “my people,” i.e. other educators who, more or less, share the same perspective and speak in a kind of shared shorthand about common concerns, cutting-edge resources and ongoing challenges. For 24 hours in snowy Atlanta, however, I was an observer in a room of Jewish educators, and what I saw was discouraging. On the dais were three well-respected Jewish education scholars and practitioners laying out a vision for 21st century Jewish education that was compelling and bold. They talked about learner-centered experiences, created in part by the learners themselves, imbued with meaning that could sustain interest and the learning over time. They advocated for changing the role

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emple Beth Sholom Schools independent schools from preK-12 in Sarasota has appointed Dr. contributes to her expertise. Wendy Katz as Interim DirecA search committee, with diverse tor as it launches a national search for a professional backgrounds, was estabnew Head of School. Kavita lished to embark on a naVasil, Director for the past 20 tional search for the next years, is moving to Alabama permanent Director of with her fiancé where she TBS Schools. will begin a new leadership Temple Beth Sholom position. Schools, an independent, private, all faiths day “I am humbled by the encouragement I have reschool, serves preschool and K-8 students. With ceived as I move forward with the next phase of my a mission to impact the life. Dr. Katz’s institutional world through academic knowledge of our school, the excellence, global citiDr. Wendy Katz region’s education system, zenship and compassionand our students, makes her the perfect ate action, students are taught through choice to step in as I transition out,” Project-Based Learning (PBL) with a said Vasil. focus on teaching for understanding. TBS Schools is accredited by the FlorDr. Katz has served as teacher, ida Kindergarten Council and the Florprincipal, mentor and administrator at the K-12 level in the public school ida Council of Independent Schools. system in Sarasota County for nearly For information about Temple Beth 40 years. She initiated the first pre-K Sholom Schools, please visit www. to 8th grade school in Sarasota and her tbsschools.org. five-year role as consultant to multiple

of the teacher from “sage on the stage” to “guide on the side.” They argued for their audience to focus on the whole child, recognizing that rote recitation of blessings and knowing the dates and places of Jewish history are not enough to ground a 21st century student in today’s world. None of this was new to me but I didn’t realize until the break-out sessions that followed how out of sync the presenters were with their audience. For the most part, these were congregational educators, many of whom, it seemed, had not changed their approach to Jewish education in over thirty years. The schools they run and their measures of success are stagnant. Minor tweaks got labeled big innovation. Parents were vilified as “the enemy” and rote repetition garnered the greatest praise. Theirs was a limited, narrow vision of what our Jewish youth need to know as they enter a world that is bigger and broader than we can even imagine. In my work with the Jewish Education Project in New York, we talk a lot about 21st century learning goals. Yes, Judaism is an ageless tradition, but what we emphasize and how we teach has to reflect the times in which we live. Most of our students do not have close extended Jewish families, they are not being raised in organic Jewish neighborhoods, and the synagogue is not the center of their lives. What, then, is reasonable to expect a congregationbased program to accomplish in three, five or even ten years?

KDBB. Knowing, Doing, Believing and Belonging. These are learning goals for 21st century Jewish education. What happens in the classroom, the home and the synagogue needs to align with what we want students to know, be able to do, what we want them to believe and how we want them to feel about belonging to their classroom community, their synagogue family and the Jewish people. Maybe Jewish education used to be all about reciting prayers and being able to daven shacharit (lead the morning service). But that does not cut it anymore. And maybe it is not even most important. Rather, for example, how does the liturgy of a morning service address life’s questions and what is the Jewish world view presented in our traditional liturgy? And perhaps on an even more profound level, how does a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community, function as both a whole and as individuals and support Jewish choices and Jewish living? Over the next month, synagogues across the country will celebrate Confirmation. For many it is a favorite service because the students, stepping into adult roles in our community, publicly proclaim their Judaism and talk about its meaning in their lives. If we want Judaism to continue to speak to these young adults then we need to make sure that we are preparing them in practical and meaningful ways for their future. KDBB. Anything less is not enough. Sue Huntting is the Religious School Director at Temple Sinai.

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srael is turning 66 this year, and local Jewish and interfaith families are warmly invited to celebrate at a special Israel-themed Tot Shabbat on Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El. Although Tot Shabbat is designed especially for children through age 6, all are invited for this fun morning. Attendees will enjoy a delicious bagel breakfast, free play on the playground, and Shabbat songs, blessings and movement with Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman. In honor of Yom HaAtzmaut – Israeli Independence Day, and Israel’s 66th birthday – children and families

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will also participate in simple Israeli dancing, make Israeli flags, have an “archaeological dig” in the sandbox for real Israeli coins, and finish up by singing Happy Birthday to Israel and feasting on birthday cake. The entire community is welcome to this festive morning, which is offered free of charge. “We have hosted a special Yom HaAtzmaut Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El every year, and it is always a highlight,” Tot Shabbat co-chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman stated. “The kids love it, and parents and

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