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Federation’s Overseas Granting Committee funds 21 projects By Federation Staff
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he Overseas Granting Committee met recently to review 90 worthy grant requests, totaling more than $2.1 million. The committee, cochaired by Nelle Miller and Steve Lewis, diligently reviewed each application. The 21 projects selected were determined to fit our Federation’s mission of providing for Jewish people in need and supporting the State of Israel. The Federation is grateful to the committee for its hard work and dedication to this important project: Renee Crames, Beth Del Pico, Debbie Haspel, Lori Liner, Mark Lefton, Marlene Meyer, Martin
Ross, and Merrill Wynne. Committee co-chair Nelle Miller said of the process, “This work is at the core of our Federation’s mission. I find it humbling and a huge honor to work with this dedicated committee on such a major initiative. We really can make a difference, one life at a time. To me, that’s what this is all about!” For more information about the Federation’s Overseas Granting Committee, please contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. See page 2 for a list of funded projects.
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“With my past interactions with Jewish communities from the U.S., I see a great opportunity in the Community Shlichut program to pass and gain knowledge and experiences,” Oded said. “I think I can bring with me a lot of knowledge and different perspective about current Israeli issues.” “We are so grateful for the support and visionary leadership of The Jewish Federation,” said Dan Ceaser.
“As a Hershorin Schiff Community School, we are responsible for building bridges of understanding between the Jewish and wider community, and to our brothers and sisters in Israel. With the support of The Jewish Federation, the engagement of a Shaliach for our school will provide a great boost in enabling us to do just that within our school and for the benefit of our entire community.”
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hrough a grant from The Jewish who have completed their military Federation of Sarasota-Manservice to work in Jewish communiatee, GFA, a Hershorin Schiff ties throughout the world. We are more Community School, has recently hired than excited to welcome Oded to SaraOded Israely, a Young Shaliach from sota-Manatee!” the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) for Oded was born in Ramat Gan. He the 2016-2017 school year. graduated from high school in 2012. Shaliach means “messenger” or While in high school, he served on “emissary” in Hebrew. Shlichim are the municipal youth council in Kfar Israelis trained by JAFI and deployed Saba, assisting with event organization in Jewish communities and with Jewand production and working as a tuish organizations around the globe to tor. He gained international experience increase Jewish awareness, knowledge by accompanying U.S. Jewish groups and pride; to bridge the gap between traveling in Israel through the Oranim Jews of different backgrounds and Isorganization in the summers of 2010 rael; and to promote an understanding and 2011 and, in 2010, he took part in a of Israel and its ideals. Jewish Agency student exchange program in Germany, shlichim remain in their communities funded by the Israeli Ministry of Forfor one to two years, during which eign Affairs, with the goal of improvtime they become partners with their ing Israel’s image. He also participated host communities and work to engage in the Birthright program in June 2015. all age groups – especially teens and Oded earned the rank of Staff Seryoung adults – in a range of Jewish culgeant in the Israeli Army, serving as a tural, educational and combat soldier and comsocial activities. mander in the “Nachal” diGFA head of vision, sabotage unit. After school Dan Ceaser his Army service, he took noted that there will a position in the Jewish be great benefit for Agency international dethe school and the velopment program called community in host“Project TEN,” which ing a Young Shaliach engages young Jewish of Israely’s caliber. adults in service projects “These are elite, in vulnerable communihighly trained and ties throughout the world carefully vetted Isand in Israel. He helped to raeli ambassadors,” set up the project in WinOded Israely he said. “That Oded neba, Ghana, supporting has selected Sarasota is a major coup the work of anti-child trafficking orfor our community. He will not only ganization Challenging Heights. His enhance the opportunities for students entrepreneurial and development skills and families at our school, he will be a were honed during the course of his treasured resource for the entire Jewish three-month service-project in Ghana. community.” The details of Oded’s tenure in Sara“A Young Shaliach represents the sota are still to be finalized but Ceaser real Israel. Oded comes to Sarasotais already planning to offer courses in Manatee to enrich the Jewish ambimodern, conversational Hebrew, and ance, to connect with other Jewish seminars on international development organizations, and much more,” said and issues related to contemporary IsFederation Executive Director Howard rael for middle school students, as well Tevlowitz. “Oded and other shlichim as having Oded supplement school bring youthful energy and intensity Shabbats with guitar and song. Most to their work and are the personificaimportantly, Ceaser looks forward to tion of the Jewish state. Our overseas offering a variety of programs open partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel, to the entire community, with the goal trains young, idealistic and dedicated of bringing people together in support Israelis between 21 and 30 years old and appreciation of Israel.
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An invitation to visit the vibrant Jewish community in Cuba By Ofer Nissan ast month I had the extraordinary opportunity to visit Cuba with my sister who joined me from Israel. We opted to stay at private bed and breakfast inns during our travels throughout Cuba, sharing at least one meal with the hosting families. This reminded me of kibbutz tourism that’s so popular in Israel. My objective during this seven-day visit was not only to have a close look at the island of Cuba and its people in general, but to also better understand the Jewish community that still exists there today. Research shows that Jews might have first arrived in Cuba with Columbus in 1492. In the late 1800s, a few Jewish people began settling in Cuba. The Cuban Jewish community remained modest until the early 1900s, when Jews from Turkey arrived after the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I. Many were
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Sephardim whose ancestors had fled to Turkey during the Inquisition. In 1924, more than 24,000 Jews lived in Cuba and more immigrated to the country in the 1930s. But the Jewish landscape changed under the Castro regime. During and after Castro’s communist revolution in the 1950s, almost 95 percent of Cuban Jews left for the United States and other countries. Several hundred emigrated to Israel. Although ordinary Cubans are forbidden from leaving the country without special permission, over the last 15 years, due to President Raul Castro’s reforms, Jewish people have been allowed to leave for Israel and the United States, enabling them to seek a better life for themselves. Their departure has been made easier since the government views this migration as a legitimate desire to make Aliyah, even giving permission for them to return to Cuba to visit relatives.
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Today, on an island of 11 million Cubans, there is a small Jewish community of about 1,500 people, most of whom are located in Havana. And, of the five remaining synagogues in Cuba, three are located in Havana. I asked Daniel, our personal tour guide, to take us to one of the more active congregations. He drove us to the conservative temple called Beth Shalom, or El Patronato, in the Vedado district. Here we were met by a young Jewish member who gave us an overview of the synagogue and its activities. El Patronato is the largest synagogue in Cuba with a 300-seat sanctuary, social hall, library, pharmacy and a small Hebrew school called Albert Einstein. There is no permanent rabbi, and as such, each weekly service, conducted only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, is led by different members of the congregation. When I inquired about the current relationship between the “Jewban” (Cubans of Jewish heritage) and the Castro government, the response was that, overall, the community has enjoyed vast security with minimal discrimination or anti-Semitism. I was told that Fidel Castro even attended a Chanukah celebration. Standing in front of the bimah at El Patronato, I couldn’t help feeling sad by the obvious lack of resources and the poor condition of the building. The carpet looked several decades old and the ceiling was stained from multiple water leaks that have yet to be repaired. The state of that synagogue has inspired me to try to make a difference for our Jewish brothers and sisters in Cuba. My hope is to form a group of people from the Sarasota-Manatee
Ofer Nissan (on left) in Cuba
Jewish community to raise the funds needed to repair this extraordinary synagogue, and then organize a visit to Cuba to meet with the small but enduring Jewish community. After all, what is a community for if not for that? (Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh: “All of Israel is responsible for one another.”) As the United States administration lifts its sanctions on Cuba and continues to work on normalizing the relationship after five decades of embargo, U.S. tourism to Cuba is booming. We’re likely to soon see many airlines offering direct flights to Cuba, making an organized trip from our Jewish community in Sarasota a very realistic possibility in the very near future. If you have an interest in visiting Cuba and its Jewish community, please email me at nissanofer@aol.com. Ofer Nissan, RPT, is a Sarasota-based physical therapist and the president of Hands-On Physical Therapy. A native Israeli, he lives in Sarasota with his wife, Orna, and their two children.
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Dr. Ellen Kennedy speaks at 9th Annual Humanity Working to End Genocide rally By Sue Hargis Spigel
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hat the media present as simply Islamic fundamentalism goes much deeper. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and director of World Without Genocide, speaks of “ultimate factors” – warmer and drier climate, food and water shortages, population increase, political instability and corruption, and the resulting refugee crisis. These factors led to the Arab Spring and a situation ripe for a terrorist group like ISIS. Syrian President Bashir al-Assad’s arrest, torture, starvation, rape and killing of his own people, including children, led to civil war as citizens stood firm and obtained weapons. Assad used chemical weapons in 2012, the army has blocked aid transport, snipers shoot people searching for food. Russian President Vladimir Putin sells weapons to Syria. The war has lasted five years. At least 1,000 rebel groups exist in Syria, Dr. Kennedy explained at the ninth Humanity Working to End Genocide rally on February 28 at St. Martha Church. Millions of Syrians have fled their homes and are internally displaced or refugees. “Most shocking to me as a mother and grandmother, five and a half million children are refugees… 37,498 babies born as refugees,” said Dr. Kennedy. The crisis affects neighboring countries with their own problems and leads to countless people leaving in leaky boats and many drowning. “Behind these numbers are people desperate to flee their own countries.” Dr. Kennedy stated the estimated 31,500 ISIS (extremist Sunni) fighters comprise 0.002 percent of 1.6 billion Muslims. Nearly all Muslims reject ISIS, yet it attracts fighters and financial supporters worldwide, often via social media. It attracts young, disaffected people. It sells oil and buys weapons on the black market, and sells women and girls. It has targeted Yazidis, Christians and other Muslims. Dr. Kennedy believes the word genocide is appropriate. We need upstanders. The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide went into effect in 1951, but the U.S. Senate didn’t ratify it until 1988. Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire gave 3,211 speeches – one a day for 19 years – until ratification. It became known as Proxmire’s Convention. World Without Genocide embraces short-term goals: stop the killing, help the refugees, establish safe zones in Syria, give humanitarian aid to countries hosting refugees, implement positive regime change. Long-term solutions must be to improve agriculture,
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Dr. Kennedy reminded the audience. Don’t isolate or marginalize, but celebrate everyone. To learn more about World Without Genocide, please visit http://world withoutgenocide.org/. Humanity Working to End Genocide is a local coalition of civic, religious, business and community organizations with the mission to create and maintain a community of conscience calling for action to stop genocide and atrocities throughout the world. For more information, call 941.351.8341 or visit www.hwegsrq. org.
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the Living participants. She’s thrilled am grateful that Hunter Hampton, about this program, which gives teens my 2016 March of the Living colleague, and I were able to meet a close-up opportunity to learn more about the Holocaust during educationwith renowned Holocaust educator Dr. Helen Fagin at Kobernick House in al trips to Poland and Israel. She also Sarasota on March 10. We were joined emphasized that we should be proud of our Jewish heritage and stand strong by Phoenix Skylar, a 2016 Bob Malkin Young Ambassador. even in the face of discrimination. She A Holocaust survivor and celebratexplained that our Jewish history, traed author, speaker, educator, activist ditions and way of life give us a wonand adviser to Eli Wiesel in developing derful blueprint for leading rich and the United States Holocaust Museum, fulfilling lives. Dr. Fagin implores audiences to look Her message also emphasizes that, beyond the horrors of the Holocaust as Jews, it is our responsibility to reby keeping a focus on educating fumember the Holocaust and advocate ture generations about what occurred. for Jewish people when anti-Semitism For decades she has worked tirelessly is present. It’s vital that the Holocaust on this cause and has made a tangible be discussed so that history does not impact. repeat itself. At our meeting, Dr. Fagin congratRachel Miller is a senior at Lakewood ulated us on being chosen as March of Ranch High School. Thousands of Jewish teens from around the world share a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they march three kilometers from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built by the Nazis. The march commemorates Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, by retracing the steps of the March of Death – the actual route hundreds of thousands of people were forced to take on their way to the gas chambers. Participants experience a memorial service in Birkenau, which concludes with the singing of “Hatikvah.” From Poland, they travel to Israel to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. To learn more, contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.
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The age of tikkun olam By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva
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he concept of “tikkun olam� – literally meaning “repairing the world� – is a Jewish value that r ,goes back to Revelation at Mt. Sinai. rIt is a phrase we are hearing more and -more as the world turns its attention to global warming, hunger, war and environmental ecology. The expression “mipnei tikkun ha. olam� (best translated in this context as “in the interest of public policy�) is used in the Mishnah (the body of classical rabbinic teachings codified circa 200 C.E.). There, it refers to social policy legislation providing extra protection to those potentially at a disadvantage, governing, for example, just conditions for the writing of a get (divorce decree) and for the freeing of slaves. The modern use of this phrase occurs in the 1950s in reference to social action and social justice. By that we mean that contemporary activists do “tikkun olam� through acts of social responsibility – no longer limited to the larger realm of religious sancta but on fixing, not undoing, the world we have inherited. d In subsequent decades many organizations and thinkers have increasinge ly used the term “repairing the world� to refer to more specific social action o platforms: tzedakah (charitable giving f and philanthropy); gemilut hasadim g (acts of kindness and volunteerism); e and progressive Jewish approaches to the social issues of our day. For many
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n March 15, 400 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) women from across the nation silently marched from the steps of the Supreme Court to the Senate. NCJW representatives, each holding a copy of the Constitution, reminded the Senate to “Do your job!� and asked them to move forward with a Supreme Court confirmation. National Council of Jewish Women, a grassroots organization concerned for the well-being of women, children and families, met for three days in Washington to discuss important issues facing our nation. Members from Sarasota-Manatee Section met with Senator Bill Nelson to discuss pending bills. They also spoke with an aide for Congressman Vern Buchanan on the Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Runaway & Homeless Youth & Trafficking Prevention Act, and the EACH
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A note of clariďŹ cation from Temple Sinai: When Rabbi Geoff Huntting arrived in Sarasota twenty-three years ago, Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz of Chabad graciously welcomed him and they have enjoyed a warm relationship ever since. Rabbi Huntting is retiring after having served the longest of any rabbi in the area, but Rabbi Steinmetz’s presence in the community preceded Rabbi Huntting’s arrival and is still going strong.
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Jewish Housing Council Foundation seeks nominationsI for fifth annual Eight Over 80 celebration
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be accepted through July 18. The Jewish Housing Council Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council, which operates KobernickAnchin-Benderson, a senior lifestyle community. The Jewish Housing Council Foundation hosts the event with the help of generous community support through sponsorships, donations, ticket sales and advertisements in its program booklet. Proceeds raised by Eight Over 80 provide general support for facilities and life-enriching programs and services for KobernickAnchin-Benderson residents, families and the greater community. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Patricia McMahon in the Development Department at 941.203.6237 or pmcmahon@ kobernickanchin.org.
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Israeli scientists wow crowd at Technion Annual Dinner
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ach year, Sarasota area supporters of the American Technion Society (ATS) look forward to the Technion Annual Dinner, celebrating the achievements of The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. This year’s event, held at Michael’s On East in late February, included cocktails, dinner and a roundtable discussion with the visiting delegation from Israel’s leading science and tech-
nology university. Professor Simone Engelender of the Technion Rappaport Faculty of Medicine shared highlights from her research into unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease. Yochai Blau, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering, spoke of the super-resolution microscopes he is developing as an indispensable tool for cancer research and the study of many other diseases.
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Chanan Maoz, an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, discussed the big role he foresees robots will play in Israel’s future defense efforts. Proceeds of the evening were for the Technion Integrative Cancer Center, a new multi-disciplinary center –
the first of its kind in Israel – led by Nobel laureate, Technion Prof. Aaron Ciechanover. For more information, contact ATS Southern Region Assistant Director Kelley Whiter, J.D., at 561.395.7206 or kelley@ats.org.
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Meet the Sarasota Jewish Chorale Booking Chair, Phyllis Lipschutz By Marcia Polevoi
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hyllis Lipschutz grew up in South Philadelphia, and somehow wound up living and enjoying Sarasota for the past 31 years. She appreciates all the arts and music that Sarasota has to offer and she has always loved singing. About 10 years ago she heard the Sarasota Jewish Chorale at a performance and was smitten. She attended a rehearsal and was pleased and surprised to be invited to join the Chorale. Phyllis is delighted to be singing all kinds of music in the Chorale’s repertoire, such as Yiddish, Hebrew and Ladino. As time went by, Phyllis started
taking on positions in the group and wearing many different hats, one of which is being in charge of bookings. When asked for the Chorale to give a performance, she must find out where the Chorale would sing, what the date is, and whether there is a piano, sound system and a room to warm up. She also became the Chorale’s historian, which means keeping all photos of the group, news articles, playbills and programs, and then putting them in albums for a record of all activities. In addition, she distributes and sells the Chorale’s Tribute Cards, providing a way for members to send messages
to friends and relatives for congratulations, get well, sympathy, etc., which helps a bit with funding for the group, as well. She has been vice president for several years. Phyllis is a registered nurse and does competency examinations. She does this work for the courts, which takes her all over Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. In any spare time, Phyllis can be found reading, working crossword puzzles, or on beautiful Siesta Beach doing tai chi. Phyllis can be reached for booking performances of the Chorale for the 2016-2017 season at 941.924.6717. For
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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 at the synagogue’s tenth annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, May 1, beginning at noon. Now celebrating its tenth “birthday,” Temple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Day has grown larger and more exciting
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each year. With more mitzvah projects than ever before – including sorting food at All Faiths Food Bank; hosting a vision screening, reading party and family fun day for homeless families; making cards for American and Israeli soldiers; donating blood; preparing lunch for the homeless; gift-wrapping books for needy children; performing
An intergenerational crew of volunteers prepared bagged lunches for the homeless at Temple Emanu-El’s Mitzvah Day 2015
at Anchin Pavilion; assisting at a local animal shelter; crafting, knitting and collating for local agencies including Manasota BUDS, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mothers Helping Mothers, Sarasota County Police Department, and Jewish Family & Children’s Service; assembling gift bags and making friendship bracelets for children in foster care; gardening for a local foster family; washing cars to raise money for tzedakah; and cleaning local streets – there is an opportunity for everyone make a difference by engaging in tikkun olam – repairing the brokenness in our world. In addition to participating in hands-on projects, all are encouraged to participate in Mitzvah Day donation drives. Children’s books, food, luggage, school supplies, diapers, toiletries, new nail polish and cosmetics, and tennis balls will be collected.
The Spiegels showed their Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Day spirit at last year’s event
If time permits, volunteers are invited to contact Mitzvah Day Chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 for more information and to register. Walk-ins are also welcome and will be invited to participate in projects not at capacity. We hope to see you at Mitzvah Day!
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emple Sinai sponsored its annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, April 3. Mitzvah Day is based on the concept of tikkun olam, interpreted as helping to repair the world through purposeful acts of loving kindness. The event offered Temple Sinai members and the community a special opportunity to be involved in 25 projects dedicated to performing community service on behalf of veterans who are homeless, and children, teens and adults most in-need in our community.
All members and ages of the temple congregation volunteered for a wide range of activities. Children and teens, along with their families, gained a greater understanding of the joy found in helping others. Some of the community service recipients included Resurrection House, Neuro Challenge Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Children First, Suncoast Communities Bloodmobile, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Anchin Pavilion, Adopt-A-Road/ Sarasota County and other non-profit
organizations. The Youth Group Car Wash raised funds for scholarships to Camp Jenny held at URJ Camp Coleman. Proceeds from a walk sponsored through Mitzvah Day/Women of Sinai went to Mothers Helping Mothers. The Heart Gallery received filled backpacks for children waiting for adoptive families. As always, Temple Sinai Mitzvah Day was an opportunity to help make the world a better place, and the 2016 Mitzvah Day did exactly that with tremendous help from more than 130 volunteers.
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Cantor Audrey Abrams wows audience at sold-out TBS event
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nd they left humming. Sarasota’s Temple Beth Sholom’s “From Bima to Broadway” concert on Sunday night, March 27, was a sensation. Standing ovations, shouts of “bravo” and “more” were proof how enthused the sell-out crowd was with the multi-talented singer, Cantor Audrey Abrams from Minneapolis. The event began with a special introduction, “Welcome to Our Temple and to this Program.” It was cleverly written in rhyme and sung by the event co-chairs, Cantor Neil and Saranee Newman. The songs, which included both traditional Jewish songs and Broadway show tunes, were organized into four categories: from the Heart, from the Soul, from the Colleagues, and from the Stage. Joining Cantor Abrams on stage was Temple Beth Sholom’s gifted group of professional cantors who are members of the congregation. This program showcased their musical, theatrical and vocal agility in a way not seen at services. Cantor Murray Simon’s magnificent voice moved the audience to tears when he sang “Lo Teda Milchama - a Song of Peace.” Cantor Rick Berlin beautifully rendered the familiar
“Birkat Kohanim,” the Priestly Blessing. The audience laughed and joined in when the cantors donned chef hats and aprons to sing “I Love Gefilte Fish.” Cantor Abrams and Cantor Neil Newman harmonized their voices to the audience’s delight. The production was held together by excellent piano accompanist Toby Simon. Dr. Robert Felman on clarinet,
Jim Rungo on percussion, and Keith Eisenstadt of Eisenstadt Design and Production were instrumental. Elegant desserts were served by Edibles by Ethel of Tampa, Florida. Temple Beth Sholom thanks the performers, committee, TBS staff, and the many sponsors who made this event such a success. Cantor Audrey Abrams
Cantor Audrey Abrams, Cantor Rick Berlin, committee co-chair Saranee Newman, Cantor Neil Newman, Pianist Toby Simon, Cantor Murray Simon
Cantors Rick Berlin, Audrey Abrams and Murray Simon perform the parody “I Like Gefilte Fish”
The Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch inaugurates Scholar-in-Residence Weekend By Sandy Chase
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ynagogue members and other attendees were treated to an educational, thought-provoking and entertaining weekend as the Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch welcomed Rabbi Joel Mishkin to conduct services, delve into the week’s Exodus Torah portion, share his philosophy of Conservative Judaism, and discuss the complexities of Israeli society. During meals, including the oneg, guests met with the rabbi, whose heimische personality made everyone feel
welcomed. “Our informal discussion of The Seven Good Years encouraged lively participation. Sunday’s topic about intermarriage hit home for many of us. Since our discussion, I have shared valuable information with others.” – Anne Schimberg “There was a diversity of activities from which to choose. I thought the book discussion post-kiddush on Saturday and the discussion on Sunday were very timely, giving us a chance to
think about life in Israel from the Israeli perspective and address a contemporary challenge to Jewish life in the U.S.” – Anna Levy “I’ve spoken with attendees and with those who were unable to attend but wished they had. Many enjoyed the Saturday afternoon session because of its content and informal delivery.” – Marilyn Abrams “It was great spending a stimulating weekend with Rabbi Mishkin, who
gave interesting and informative sermons.” – Marvin Abrams Rabbi Mishkin’s observations encapsulate the weekend: “I was impressed by the welcoming, insightful and cohesive community. It’s wonderful reconnecting with so many friends. A genuine need exists for a Conservative synagogue in Lakewood Ranch, so keep up the good work. It is hard but well worth it!”
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JFCS honors local veterans for service to community By Monica Caldwell, Development Director, JFCS of the Suncoast he 4th Annual Tribute to Vettance Program. OMAP offers case erans Service to Community management and financial assistance Awards Luncheon will be held to very low-income veterans and their on Monday, May 2 at Michael’s On families who are literally homeless or East. “This event honors individuals who are about to become homeless. in our community who inspire patrioServices are available to veterans and tism, provide service to others, and oftheir families who reside in Sarasota, fer hope to veterans,” noted COL Troy Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counScott, luncheon chair. ties. In 2014-2015, JFCS served a total of 612 veterans and family members. Congratulations to Leonard Friedlander, COL, USAF (Ret.) nominated Ninety percent of these homeless vetby Military Officers Association of erans and their families were placed and maintained in permanent housing Sarasota; Christopher Keilty, SPEC 5, US Army, nominated by VFW Post through the JFCS OMAP program. 3233; Ben Knisely, COL, US Army (Ret.) nominated by Sarasota County Veterans Commission; Harold R. Ronson, SC/S2, US Navy, nominated by The Friendship Centers; Ellwood “Woody” Schiffman, SPEC 5, US Army, nominated Harold R. Ronson Leonard Friedlander by Sarasota County To learn more about the JFCS OpVeterans Commission, Sarasota Naeration Military Assistance Program, tional Cemetery Support Committee contact Philip Gorelick, VP of Proand Military Order of the Cootie Pup grams, at 941.366.2224 or PGorelick@ Tent FL 17; and Thomas A. Smith, JFCS-Cares.org To make a reservaCAPT, USMC, nominated by Sarasota tion for the luncheon, contact Monica County Veterans Commission. Caldwell at 941.366.2224 x142 or The luncheon supports the proMCaldwell@JFCS-Cares.org. grams and services available through the JFCS Operation Military Assis-
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“9/11” quilt handmade by Susan Kohnstam, wife of Holocaust survivor Pieter Kohnstam
Eva Roffe’s stunning emotive lithograph of “Jerusalem Wrapped in a Tallit” displays this Israeli artist’s love of her land and Judaism. Roffe currently teaches in Miami Beach. Kirkell’s vibrant silk paintings decorate the gallery’s walls, and Samtur’s multi-media works add a modern motif. Lieberman’s striking oil paintings portray the simple, lovely world of
our ancestors in the shtetls of Europe. David Lieberman is a popular klezmer musician. Russian-Israeli piano virtuoso Eleonora Lvov’s DVD of a brilliant live performance of one of her internationally-acclaimed concerts greets visitors to the gallery, and Eleonora’s other recordings are for sale to the public. JoAnn Goldwater’s vivid wildlife photography highlights the innate beauty of Sarasota-Manatee and is displayed next to Grandma’s Wildlife Photography, adding a different perspective on nature. The gallery is open for all events at The Al Katz Center and by appointment. School tours are available, and customized Jewish programs can be scheduled by contacting Dr. Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239. Distributed among the local artworks are scores of Judaica from around the world and an aged Sephardic Torah more than 150 years old. The gallery also offers a sevenpoint Holocaust education package free for schools, churches and community organizations. On Thursday, May 5 at noon, the gallery will host its first annual Holocaust Memorial Lecture featuring Ruth Bielski Ehrreich, daughter of Tuvia Bielski, who led courageous partisans during the Holocaust in saving thousands of Jewish lives by building fortresses inside the dark, frozen forests of Belorussia.
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Jewish Happenings SATURDAY, APRIL 30
MONDAY, MAY 2
USY Party Bus
Torah Tots with a Jewish twist
SRQUSY, the local Jewish youth group chapter of USY, will hold its annual Party Bus event from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The evening will include Livingston’s Amusements and pizza. Pick-up and drop-off will be at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. High school students and 8th graders welcome! The cost is $20. Advance registration is required. RSVP to Jessica Zimmerman at jessica.zimmerman12@ncf.edu. For more information, call the temple office at 941.955.8121.
Join parents, grandparents and caregivers as we explore the child’s world through story, song, cooking, crafts and circle time from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Torah Tots encourages multi-sensory experiences that stimulate emerging language, motor development, socialization, and bonding between parents and child. Explore childrearing from a Jewish perspective, participate in group activities and learn Jewish customs that will enhance this unique time in your toddler’s life in these formative years. Suggested donation: $6. For more information, please call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Introduction to Reading Hebrew class Join Temple Beth Sholom’s twice monthly class to strengthen your Hebrew skills to gain comfort at services, learn to follow along, and increase ties to Judaism. This month, the class meets from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, May 1 and 15 at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, please contact the temple office at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Book Club – Caffeine for the Soul Join the most popular Jewish women’s book club in town at 10:00 a.m. at 2169 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Get your weekly social and spiritual boost over a roundtable discussion led by Chaya Rivka Schmerling. Delve into the book for this year, Simple Words by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz. This group meets weekly. Free. For more information, please contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.
Genizah burial and cemetery clean-up Books and materials from Temple Beth Sholom’s genizah (temporary storage for worn-out Hebrew language items) will be buried at the Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery, 901 Circus Blvd., Sarasota. A ceremony will be followed by cemetery clean-up, including raking and weeding. Everyone, including children, are invited to participate from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the temple office at 941.955.8121 for more information.
“A Cup of Joe and the Five Books of Mo” Everyone is invited to join Rabbi Michael Werbow’s popular Tuesday morning (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) discussion group from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. The java flows while personal meaning is found through an exploration of rabbinic texts relating to the weekly parasha. There is no cost. New participants are always welcome. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.955.8121.
Reception & program honoring Rabbi Geoff Huntting Come join Temple Sinai as we honor, celebrate and appreciate Rabbi Geoff Huntting for his 23 years of spiritual leadership and service with a free community-wide reception and program. Rabbi Geoff Huntting will be retiring in June. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
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Torah & Tea Join Chanie Bukiet at The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton) on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to noon as she discusses the 13 Principles of Faith in this weekly women’s group. Free. Sponsor a class in someone’s memory or honor for $25. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.
CTeen: Love at First ____?
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Teens are invited to join us at 7:00 p.m. at The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton) for this season’s eighth get-together! Themed to “Love at First ____ ?,” teens will explore leadership with activities and crafts such as Bind Van Gogh, Commitment Survivor, and Silent Meeting, and learn how to Dress to Date. They will also partner with Ten Yad and participe in a field trip to the beach for a BBQ. CTeen’s mission is to give teens three things: Jewish Network, Jewish Identity, Jewish Values. This is an opportunity that no Jewish teenager should miss, and there’s plenty of room for all their friends as well! Cost: $180 per teen for annual Cteen membership. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.
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JEWISH HAPPENINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day Sponsored by
Join the community for this commemoration 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.
“Shabbat: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Observance” In this course, participants will discuss Shabbat; one of the three pinnacle elements in Judaism. Using Heschel’s The Sabbath and Francine Klagsburn’s The Fourth Commandment along with classical texts, participants in this four-week series will explore the Shabbat and the important role it has played in Jewish life. The Fourth Commandment will be available for purchase during this free series, which takes place from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 at Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information, contact Natalie Chuquizuta at 941.225.8369 or NChuquizuta@kobernickanchin.org.
Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbi” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Join Rabbi Brenner Glickman and nice, friendly, interesting companions for lunch, socializing, and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest. All are invited to this popular, stimulating and enjoyable program. Attendees are asked to bring a brown-bag lunch and are also welcome to bring a newspaper article for discussion. Homemade desserts and terrific company are provided! This free event begins at noon at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 Ruth Bielski Ehrreich Memorial Lecture The Al Katz Center is proud to host a historic community-wide Holocaust memorial lecture by Ruth Bielski Ehhreich. Hear the inside details of one of history’s greatest Jewish heroes, Tuvia Bielski, who is responsible for rescuing and protecting thousands of helpless Jews during the Holocaust by building from scratch fortresses deep in the frozen forests of Belorussia, while feeding and guarding sick, old, young and disabled Jews from certain imminent death. Join us at noon at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $18 per adult; $5 per student, including brunch and discussion materials. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Lunch and Learn Stop by to hear Kurt Marburg present his experiences in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Everyone is welcome from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Advance registration is required. Bring a dairy or parve lunch. Please call the Temple office at 941.955.8121 to register or for more information.
SaraMana ORT monthly happening SaraMana ORT will have its monthly happening at The Ranch Grill, 14475 SR 70, Lakewood Ranch (Lorraine Road is the cross street). Come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize and order a bite to eat. Come at 7:00 p.m. for the meeting, followed by the featured speaker. Members and guests are invited. For more details, contact SaraMana ORT Co-Presidents Suzanne Crandall at ennazus411@gmail.com or Joan Levenson at j.levenson@comcast.net.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Men’s Club Minyan Breakfast HAPPY HOUR Wednesdays 9:00AM
SHABBAT SERVICES Fridays, 6:30PM Saturdays, 9:00AM
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COFFEE HOUR 9:30–11:00AM (3rd Sunday each month)
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10:00AM, Remember Me Orchard Tree Dedication 11:00AM, Genizah Burial & Cemetery Clean-up at TBS Cemetery (901 Circus Blvd)
Saturday, 12:45PM
Monday–Closed Tuesday–Friday 9AM – 3:30PM Paver Religious School Sunday, May 1, 15, 22 9:00AM – 12:30PM No classes May 8 (Last day is May 22)
Introduction to Reading Hebrew Sunday, May 1 & 15 11AM – 12:30PM Thursday, May 5 10:30AM – 12PM A Cup of Joe and the Five Books of Mo An Exploration of the Weekly Parasha through Rabinic Texts Tuesdays 9:15AM – 10:15AM Chug Ivri (Advanced Hebrew) Thursdays 10:30AM – 12:00PM
JUDAICA SHOP HOURS Tuesday-Thursday 10AM – 3PM Fridays 10AM – 12PM Sundays 11AM – 1PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 7:00PM, Community Yom HaShoah Observance – In the TBS Sanctuary
THURSDAY, MAY 5 12:00PM, Lunch & Learn – Kurt Marburg will discuss his experiences in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Pack your dairy or parve lunch and come down for an interesting discussion.
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 6:30PM SATURDAY, MAY 7, 9:00AM Kaila Cohen Bat Mitzvah
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 7:00PM, Shmooze & Brews with Rabbi Werbow at Mandeville Beer Garden (428 North Lemon Avenue). Meet new people, share thoughts and ideas in a relaxed environment.
THURSDAY, MAY 19 & 26 12:00PM, Lunch & Learn – Interesting Lives Series
SATURDAY, MAY 21 7:30PM, Alexa VanSuch Havdalah Bat Mitzvah
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Chabad Kaplan Preschool appreciation breakfast Appreciation is an integral value at Chabad of Sarasota’s Kaplan Preschool, and the parent-teacher appreciation breakfast will highlight this notion, with small child-made gifts, songs and a visual presentation. This breakfast is also open to parents of prospective students, seeking quality childcare for children ages 2.5 - 5 years. The breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. To RSVP or to schedule a tour, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.
Rhythm & Jews Family Erev Shabbat Join Rabbi Huntting, Chazzan Abramson, your friends and neighbors, and hear the Bruno Family Musicians in an uplifting service with a variety of traditional, Israeli, Sephardic and Chasidic melodies. This free event begins at 6:00 p.m., and is preceded at 5:15 p.m. with a welcome reception, at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, contact the temple office at 941.924.1802.
Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Service Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) for a happy, special way to spend Shabbat with your family while celebrating the blessings of teachers and educators. A blessing for teachers and a salute to those who dedicate themselves to educating and nurturing our children will be the centerpiece of this joyful, warm, meaningful, welcoming Shabbat service designed especially for families. Teachers and children will also be invited on the bima for the Torah service and to parade with the holy scrolls. All are welcome! For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.
Susan Miller: Testament in Stone On View Through September 11, 2016
Susan Miller “sees” through stone. She has the ability to perceive and reveal, through the density of weighty blocks of marble, a form that communicates human dignity and energy. Miller’s sculptures express her spirit and the beauty of the human body. The subjects of the pieces are connected to names from history, mythology and the Old Testament. Biblical passages, poetry, and prose accompany the works.
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This is an opportunity for singles and couples to meet new and old friends. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at World of Beer, 8217 Tourist Center Dr., Bradenton. Cash bar and light snacks offered. To RSVP or for more information, contact Amy Goodman-Rizzo at 941.371.4546 x107 or arizzo@jfedsrq.org, or to register, visit www.jfedsrq.org/events.
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Ronni Miller, award-winning fiction author, will reveal a glimpse of the hills and valleys of her Jewish life as a writer and how that connected to her spiritual journey. Ronni will be interviewed by Terry Wohl, health and wellness writer, at 4:00 p.m. on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Her writing since childhood includes autobiographical material published in short stories, poetry, memoir, essays, nonfiction and children’s books as well as in performed plays. She will also facilitate an expressive writing exercise from Write It Out, her motivational and expressive writing program since 1992 that she teaches in the U.S. and Italy. Co-sponsored by the Association of Professional and Aspiring Jewish Artists and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Cost: $5 at the door. For more information, contact Rabbi Goldie Milgram at rebgoldie@gmail.com.
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 Sarasota-Manatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company! This free event begins at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email at Susan Bernstein at susanhope22@comcast.net.
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May 2016
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
SUNDAY, MAY 15
Torah Talk with Rabbi Geoff Huntting Join Rabbi Geoff Huntting and friends for a discussion about the Torah, and learn what it really means. This free class takes place on Wednesdays, May 11, 18 and 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
The Original Brown Bag, with Rabbi Geoff Huntting Bring your lunch and come for this casual gathering. The discussion on current events is determined by attendees. This free class takes place on Wednesdays, May 11, 18 and 25 at noon at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, please call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
Honoring the fallen defenders of Israel Attend a moving Yom HaZikaron ceremony and program for the fallen heroes of the State of Israel, including accompaniment by internationallyrenowned Russian-Israeli pianist Eleonora Lvov. We shall recite prayers for our heroic Jewish defenders and read aloud many of their names in tribute to them, followed by a Yom Ha’Atzmaut birthday celebration for Israel. Join us at 5:30 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Donations greatly appreciated. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Family Celebration Sponsored by
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Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL meeting Golden Roads is a musical about the extraordinary journey of Golda Meir. It follows Golda’s journey from a shtetl in Russia to becoming the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Along the way, she helps carve out the path of the new country, even building a landscaped highway called Golden Roads. Zion is the voice in her heart that calls her home. Performed by Sharon Lesley and David Ohrenstein. Join us at 1:00 p.m. at Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. Attendance is free. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com, or visit http://jgsswf.org/.
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“The Vital Importance of Holocaust Education” This concluding lecture by Dr. Andre Krauss will focus on the Holocaust narrative and the critical importance for educating the public about the Jewish tragedy during WWII. Today there is a more subtle, less overt effort to rewrite history in modern popular culture, films, literature and even video games. We will examine these “counter-narratives” and evaluate their impact on the memory of the Holocaust. The lecture takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. To register: http://jfedsrq.org/community-calendar/the-vitalimportance-of-holocaust-education-1448994260. For more information, contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org. Sponsored by
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JEWISH HAPPENINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch book review
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The Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch invites you to a book review of The Dinner by Herman Koch, facilitated by Marilyn Abrams. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Amenity Center, 5240 Esplanade Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch. An international bestselling phenomenon, The Dinner is a darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives – all over the course of one meal. Behind the empty words, terrible things need to be said, and with every forced smile and every new course, the knives are being sharpened. No charge; donations appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Kehillah at 941.281.2587 or info@kehillahof lakewoodranch.org.
A new 6-week JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) course, led by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, and entitled “Strength and Struggle: Lessons in Character from the Stories of Our Prophets” begins on May 18. This course explores six intriguing, disturbing and controversial biblical personalities and events from the times of the Prophets: Jephthah’s daughter, the rise and fall of King Saul, Ruth’s migration to Israel, King David and Bathsheba, the wonders of Elisha, and Jonah and the fish. All are welcome regardless of background or affiliation. This course is offered Wednesday mornings from 10:15 a.m. to noon at Chabad of Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road), and Wednesday evenings 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.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 ORT welcomes Rabbi Brenner Glickman GulfsidePalm chapter of ORT America welcomes Rabbi Brenner Glickman of Temple Emanu-El at 1:30 p.m. at Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. He will amuse us with his humor and witticisms about Jewish names. You do not want to miss this ‘experience!’ RSVP to Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com.
Sarasota Jewish Singles dinner meeting Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give all Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter and a time to turn acquaintances in to lifelong friends. All ages are welcome. Join us 6:00 p.m. at the Waterfront Restaurant, 7660 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information or to make a reservation, call or text Rosalyn Fleischer at 941.915.6631 or rozfleischer@gmail.com.
Rosh Chodesh Society – Cuisine Join us for the conclusion of a seven-part journey as we explore Judaism’s insights into cuisine and how it beautifies and transforms our choices, one delectable dish at a time. This class will explore cuisine through interactive workshops. Refreshments will be served. The event takes place from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $20 per class and $15 per book. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 x3 or info@chabadofbradenton.com.
Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva PRESENTS JUNE COURSES
ISRAEL: THEOCRACY OR DEMOCRACY MONDAYS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Starting June 6 (Eight Weeks) Constantly under siege by nearby Muslim states who wish to see Israel wiped off the map, there is an internal struggle going on within the State of Israel over the issue of theocracy or democracy. From the outset in 1948, dominion over the religious life of Jews in Israel was handed over to the Chief Rabbinate by Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben Gurion. With marriage, conversion, kashrut, burial and other Jewish rites, the supervision is in the hands of very right-wing religious zealots. Secular Israelis (chilonim) clash and disparage of the Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) rabbis who control the spiritual life of the nation. Are accommodations underway that may imperil the control of the rabbis? You are invited to study this topic in depth. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.
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. The event is offered free for the students. For parents, siblings and community members, the cost is $7 for bowling and $3 for a slice of pizza and a drink. Reservations are necessary by Friday, May 13. To RSVP, call 941.925.0770.
“Local Anti-Semitism: Local Anti-Semitic Websites” You will be shocked to see local anti-Semitic websites openly and publicly urging violence against Jews, including a website that offered a large bounty for a man, wanted dead or alive, who was raised as a Catholic but whose father was Jewish. This timely class is part of ongoing alerts to the Jews and non-Jews of Sarasota-Manatee about the despicable presence of anti-Jew hatred in our midst, but largely unknown to the public and undisclosed by the media. Join us at 5:30 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per adult; $3 per student. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
New JLI course – Heroes and Villains Enigmatic Biblical tales of kings and conspirators, prophets and warriors, magic-makers and miracle-workers: This six-week course analyzes some of the Bible’s most controversial episodes, uncovering powerful insights into the human spirit and man’s purpose on earth. This six-week course takes place on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $75 per person, $135 per couple. For more information, please call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
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All survivors are invited to attend these monthly gatherings of friendship, camaraderie and support. 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 Ave., Sarasota. Conversation topic: Jewish Art. 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 Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. To RSVP or for more information, contact Jan Alston at 941.366.2224 x172 or jalston@JFCS-Cares.org.
THE BOOK OF PROVERBS TUESDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting June 7 (Eight Weeks) Not many students have studied the Book of Proverbs (Sefer Mishlei). It is a biblical book consisting of a collection of moral maxims. Chapters 1-9 include an introduction and depiction of wisdom. Chapters10-22 are ascribed to King Solomon and consist of a collection of sayings. The remainder consists of wit, riddles, the sayings of King Lemuel and a poem praising a virtuous wife. This text study will include commentary and discussion. Students will need to bring to class a Tanach (Hebrew Bible, Old Testament) with a modern English translation. Instructor: Marden Paru; Fee $60.
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TIKKUN OLAM – A WORLD IN NEED OF REPAIR FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM June 10 (Eight weeks) The concept of “Tikkun Olam”—literally meaning “repairing the world”—is a Jewish value that goes back to Revelation at Mt. Sinai. It is a phrase we are hearing more and more as the world turns its attention to global warming, hunger, war and environmental ecology. It also can refer to social action and justice. Join a lively discussion on this concept and its growing importance in this generation. All materials are included. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.
Inquire about multi-course discounts. Scholarships are also available. Classes are held on the Campus of The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota. To register or seek more information, please contact Marden Paru, Dean and Rosh Yeshiva at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and mail to Marden Paru, 2729 Goodwood Court, Sarasota, FL 34235. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. It is funded, in part, by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
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JEWISH HAPPENINGS FRIDAY, MAY 20 The Gan at Temple Sinai’s Tot Shabbat Join Geveret Laura Freedman, Chazzan Cliff Abramson and Rabbi Geoff Hunting for a fun-filled tot Shabbat with song, Torah march and story time, followed by a catered dinner. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $3 per child, $9 per adult. For more information, call The Gan at 941.926.9462.
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 for a very special and spiritual Shabbat experience at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.
MONDAY, MAY 23 “American Jewish Military History: Vietnam War” In 1969, during the trial of anti-war radicals, President Nixon personally awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to Capt. Jack Jacobs, who assumed command of his unit – while suffering heavy wounds – and rescued two other soldiers and also individually repelled waves of attacking enemy soldiers. Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
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Elder Law game! Breakfast The Brotherhood of Temple Emanu-El is pleased to announce that prominent elder law attorney Kevin Pillion of the Life Planning Law Firm will make a presentation at this informative and engaging breakfast. Mr. Pillion will discuss various peace-of-mind issues including estate planning, asset protection, long-term budgeting and life-care transitions. There will be ample time for questions. A bagel and lox breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., with Mr. Pillion speaking at 10:00 a.m. The event takes place at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $10. For more information and to RSVP, contact Don Malawsky at 941.359.2890 or dmalawsky@ msn.com.
Israeli dancing at Temple Emanu-El Whether you are an experienced Israeli dancer or have never danced a hora, Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood warmly invites you to a fun and lively evening of Israeli dancing. Please join us for instruction, learning and, of course, dancing in a friendly and spirited environment. All are welcome from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Free for Temple Emanu-El members; $5 donation requested for guests. For more information, call Kathy Rance at 941.223.6503.
MONDAY, MAY 30
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Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch and the Jewish community to celebrate Lag B’Omer with a fun family festival featuring music, bonfire, roasting marshmallows, BBQ, fire show and more! Free. Nominal food fees to apply. The celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. For more information, please call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
Despite the explicit gifting in the Bible of the Land of Israel to the Jewish people by our Creator, the world for hundreds of years has decided that the real Jewish homeland should be in other locations across the globe, including Vietnam, 1946; Madagascar, 1940 (Eichmann in charge of plans); the United States, 1819; Cypress, 1880; Kenya, 1903; Argentina, 1892 (for Russian Jews); and Curacao, 1652. Join us at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7, including healthy kosher foods. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Lag B’Omer BBQ on the Beach Celebrate Lag B’Omer with us at the beach! Delicious food, exciting drum circle, great entertainment and beautiful view. Special program for children as well. Free. Food available for sale. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at 1600 Harbor Dr. S., Venice. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling, 941.493.2770 or info@chabadofvenice.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 27 “Displaced Jews” This important three-part series explores the unspeakable plight of displaced Jews throughout history and around the world. In hundreds of locations over the millennia, Jews have been forcibly exiled. Where did they go, and what were their lives like where they resettled? Horrifyingly, long after World War II had ended, hundreds of thousands of stateless Jews remained locked behind barbed wire in displaced persons concentration camps, some until 1957, twelve years after the Holocaust. Join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $25 for the series or $10 per class; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
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By Arlene Stolnitz he role of the hazzan, an ever expanding one, encompasses a wide range of duties. As the “Shaliach Tzibbur,” the representative of the congregation in prayer to God, the hazzan has the rather daunting task of balancing the demands of tradition with the needs of the community. Perhaps one of the most poignant moments Arlene Stolnitz for a hazzan is Kol Nidre. In the chanting of Hineni, the hazzan is able to interpret the prayer in his or her own personal, creative and poetic manner. From earliest times, Hazzanut represented the focal place in the spiritual life of our people. An integral part of our heritage, it was the creative force that gave strength and substance to Jewish survival. It was the cantors who, with their divine song, maintained the hope and faith of the Jewish people during their most bitter and dark days by singing of the Messianic era. In the early Israelite religion, musicians and singers from the tribe of Levi were part of the sacrificial ritual accompanied by instruments including the lyre, harp and cymbals. With the destruction of the Second Temple, a ban on instru-
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mental and vocal music was instituted as a sign of national mourning. The word “hazzan” means overseer or director. In the Temple, the hazzan had charge of the Temple utensils, aided the priests in disrobing, brought out the rolls of the Torah, opened them to the appointed readings and put them away, and announced the Shabbat and Holy Days with trumpet blasts from the roof of the synagogue. It was his duty to read from the Torah and teach the children. In Rabbinic times (first century BCE to the end of the Talmudic period in the 6th century), many people were unfamiliar with the prayers. In public worship, any member of the congregation well-versed with the liturgy could recite the prayers aloud with the congregation responding “Amen,” as if they themselves had said the prayers. Often it was someone who had special musical abilities. After the advent of prayer books, the practice was continued as we know it today with prayers being recited by the congregation and cantor or reader. Throughout the centuries, cantors often had other roles in addition to prayer services. They performed as shohets (ritual slaughterers), mohels (performer of circumcisions), teachers and government officials. In ancient times, cantors were required to have a “spotless” reputation, living a life free
of any moral reproach. A cantor was required to be “married, with a pleasing appearance, and a flowing beard.” Today, in more traditional synagogues, credentials with a degree in sacred music are required. The role of cantor in non-Orthodox Judaism in modern times includes women. Erika Lippitz, cantor at Congregation Ohab Shalom in South Orange, New Jersey, was trained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and received her ordination in 1987. She is one of the first female cantors in Conservative Judaism. In Sarasota, Hazzan Diane Nathanson was the first female cantor on Florida’s West Coast. She served as hazzan at Temple Beth Sholom for 27 years. As of 2011, Hebrew Union College had ordained 208 women cantors in the Reform Movement. Phyllis Stoltz of Venice served as cantor at the Jewish Congregation of Venice for many years. Presently, Cantor Marci Vitkus officiates at the JCV as cantor. She and her father, Cantor Joel Reznick, hazzan in N.W. Suburban Jewish Congregation in Morton Grove, Illinois, before coming to Florida, often work together at Shabbat services at the JCV. They are part of a consortium of cantors known as the Bay Area Cantors Association, performing regularly in our area. The period between the two World Wars is often called the “Golden Age” of cantors in Europe. Many of our greatest synagogue singers perished in the tragic events of the Holocaust. Legendary names such as Cantor Gershon Sirota, known as the “Jewish Caruso,” whose matchless voice made him unique in the profession, were among the renowned cantors who lived during this time. Caught in Warsaw during the Nazi invasion of Poland during World
War II, Sirota spent his final years living in the Warsaw Ghetto, and died in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943. Joseph “Yosselle” Rosenblatt (known as the greatest cantor of his time), Moritz Henke and Zavel Kwartin, a high baritone, are but a few of the names that we remember from the “Golden Age.” In the post-WWII period, considerable effort was made by cantors worldwide to return synagogue music to its former glory. After the loss of so many great singers during the Holocaust, a number of wonderfully creative and liturgical artists came to America. Names such as Moshe Koussevitzky, Richard Tucker and Abraham Cardoza are among those who became the heirs of our tradition. Contemporary cantors of today include Alberto Mizrachi, Yitzchak Meir Helfgot and Shmuel Barzilai. They are among those who have taken over the mission of preserving the heritage of great synagogue and religious music, not to mention the countless others who serve in synagogues throughout the world. The information presented is not meant to be all-inclusive. Future columns will continue to explore this topic in contemporary times. Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in Venice’s Chorale (formerly Exsultate!). Her interest in choral music has led to this series of articles on Jewish folk music in the Diaspora.
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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. Inside Stuff on Amy Schumer Here’s an interesting sidelight about AMY SCHUMER, 34, who has become a major cultural figure in the last year. Recently, a friend referred to me a July 2015 article on the Religion News Service website: “Confessions of Amy Schumer’s Childhood Rabbi.” The author is Rabbi JEFFREY SALKIN. From 1988-1995, he was the rabbi of a Long Island Reform synagogue that Amy and her family belonged to. He presided over Amy’s bat mitzvah, as well as the bar mitzvah of her older half-brother, JASON STEIN (Amy’s mother, SANDY, was divorced from Jason’s father when Jason was quite young). The rabbi recalled liking the whole family very much, including Amy’s father, GORDON SCHUMER. As for Amy, he says: “I remember [her] as a sweet, funny kid, who often asked probing and humorous questions in religious school.” About Sandy Schumer, the rabbi writes: “[Sandy] was on the temple board, and chaired the education committee.” My friend and I were a little confused by this statement. He’s a family history expert and he traced Amy’s mother’s family and found no Jewish ancestry. Amy has at least once referred to herself as “half Jewish” (more on that below). I know that some Reform temples have non-Jews on their board, but it is still pretty rare – and wouldn’t chair of the education committee be an “odd fit” for a non-Jew? Well, I wrote the rabbi, who now serves a Hollywood, Florida, temple as a senior rabbi, and asked the awkward questions: “Is Sandy Schumer a Jew-by-Choice?” – and, if not, “I think it is worth telling my readers that non-Jews do serve on temple boards (many of my readers, I know, don’t know this).” The rabbi replied in one sentence: “Sandy Schumer is Jewish.” I guess you can see where I’m going – it’s apparent that Amy’s mother is a Jew-by-Choice and those bios that describe Amy as “half” have to be re-written. As for Amy describing herself as “half Jewish,” well, it was in the context of a jocular exchange in which that comment made “comic sense.” (Amy Schumer’s Comedy Central series, Inside Amy, began its fourth season on April 21.) The End of an Idol and Shalom, Garry Shandling Well, the once powerhouse Fox talent show ended on April 7. Entertainment Weekly interviewed some show biggies and here’s part of what former judge PAULA ABDUL, 53, and contestant ADAM LAMBERT, 34, had to say. Abdul: “[When the show started] I felt terrible for these kids. There were these brilliantly delusional ones, but there were these total standouts…I take a lot of pride in the fact that there were legitimate groundbreaking careers that launched from it.” Lambert says: “After I completed the first auditions…I had to quit my job in order to move on. That was my income, my health insurance. It was a big risk. So when it came to go out in front of the [main] judges, I thought ‘If this doesn’t work, you’re screwed.’…The show came along right after the country needed some hope – right after 9/11. It was inspiring for people to come together and root for the underdog.” I can’t add much to the coverage of GARRY SHANDLING’s death on March 24, at age 66. I can urge you to watch the January 16, 2016, episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which was eerily entitled, “It’s Great That Garry Shandling Is Still Alive.” I watched it when it first aired, and I
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Where they first burn books… By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD
n May 10, 1933, in an event that took place 83 years ago this month, a phenomenon unseen since the Middle Ages took place in the heart of Berlin, when students from the National Socialist German Students’ League, the SA, the SS and the Hitler Youth, in the presence of Propaganda Minister Joseph GoebDr. Paul Bartrop bels, burned around 25,000 books which they considered to be “un-German.” Some 40,000 people had gathered prior to the burning, as Goebbels made an inflammatory speech to the youth of Germany in which he declared: “The era of extreme Jewish intellectualism is now at an end. ... The future German man will not just be a man of books, but a man of character. It is to this end that we want to educate you. … And thus you do well in this midnight hour to commit to the flames the evil spirit of the past. … Here the intellectual foundation of the [Democratic] Republic is sinking to the ground, but from this wreckage the phoenix of a new spirit will triumphantly rise.” He continued: “No to decadence and moral corruption! Yes to decency and morality in family and state! I consign to the flames the writings of Heinrich Mann, Ernst Gläser, Erich Kästner.” This latter writer, Erich Kästner, was present among the crowd. The speech, and the book burnings which followed, were accompanied by the singing of Nazi songs and anthems
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as well as an abundant use of the Nazi salute. Berlin radio broadcast the occasion triumphantly to listeners throughout Germany live as it happened. On that awful night, books of all kinds were publicly and symbolically burned. German-language authors, regardless of whether they were from Germany or not, included Walter Benjamin, Ernst Bloch, Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Engels, Lion Feuchtwanger, Sigmund Freud, George Grosz, Jaroslav Hašek, Franz Kafka, Erich Kästner, Egon Kisch, Karl Kraus, Theodor Lessing, Karl Liebknecht, Georg Lukács, Rosa Luxemburg, Heinrich Mann, Thomas Mann, Karl Marx, Carl von Ossietzky, Erwin Piscator, Erich Maria Remarque, Joseph Roth, Nelly Sachs, Anna Seghers, Arthur Schnitzler, Ernst Toller, Kurt Tucholsky, Jakob Wassermann, Franz Werfel, Arnold Zweig and Stefan Zweig. Foreign writers were not exempt. These included Victor Hugo, André Gide, Romain Rolland and Henri Barbusse (France); Joseph Conrad, D.H. Lawrence, H.G. Wells and Aldous Huxley (Britain); James Joyce (Ireland); Ernest Hemingway, John Dos Passos, Jack London and Helen Keller (United States); and Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Maxim Gorki, Isaac Babel, Vladimir Lenin, Vladimir Nabokov, Leo Tolstoy and Leon Trotsky (Russia). The works consigned to the flames included those of pacifists, liberals, socialists, communists and anarchists; those whose writings were viewed as subversive or somehow opposed to Nazism; those considered to be traitors; all historical writing deemed as dis-
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In 34 university towns across Germany the movement to purge those whose writings opposed “the German Spirit” took place with the seeming consent (or at least, acquiescence) of those observing. Nationalist and Nazi-inspired students marched in torch-lit parades throughout Germany, enjoining their professors and student leaders to address the crowds. Some professors, from what were the finest universities in the world, were incapable of joining in. Many were dismissed; some took their own lives in despair at what Germany had become. The works of those whose books had been burned were from this point on no longer permitted in university curricula or on the shelves of libraries. It is sobering to reflect on that terrible night. We have a reminder of it still, in the very square where the events of May 10, 1933, took place. A memorial in Bebelplatz, consisting of a glass plate set into the cobblestones, opens onto a hollow in the ground showing row after row of empty bookshelves. At the site is an engraving of words from Heinrich Heine’s 1821 play Almansor. Here, he wrote a much-quoted line: “Das war ein Vorspiel nur, dort wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man auch am Ende Menschen” (“That was but a prelude; where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people as well”). Heine’s works were also among those burned by the Nazis 83 years ago this month. 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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Two recent books provide valuable perspectives on the Holocaust and its representation Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News Holocaust Icons: Symbolizing the Shoah in History and Memory, by Oren Baruch Stier. Rutgers University Press. 239 pages. $29.95 Stolen Words: The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Books, by Mark Glickman. The Jewish Publication Society. 312 pages. $29.95
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ow are individual and collective memory and understanding of a significant historical event shaped, especially for those who have no firsthand experience of the event? Professor Oren Baruch Stier explains how memorialization depends significantly upon icons, charged symbols that capture and Phil Jason express formative meanings, judgements and even emotions. Stier begins his study with erudite definitions of his key term and a patient explanation of his methodology. Building upon the work of previous scholars, he reaches across disciplines to analyze four highly distinctive icons of the Holocaust. These items, like other icons, do the work of “simplifying, condensing and distilling... [Holocaust] narratives and producing meanings for cultural consumption.” Railway cars of the Holocaust period, especially those that resemble the specific vehicles that brought people to their deaths, may be thought of as “artifact” or “relic” icons. They are authentic either historically or by association. Stier compares and contrasts the ways in which these material icons are used in the displays and strategies of various Holocaust museums, explaining how they compress and release a part of the Holocaust ur-narrative. Stier’s other selections mix materiality with other expressive dimensions. He explores the phrase “Arbeit Macht Frei,” found as signage on the gates of several concentration, work and death camps, though his main focus is Auschwitz. Stier elaborates upon how the phrase and its placement play off the stereotype of Jews as people who don’t value work. The invitation to become workers that they are ostensibly accepting will lead (with a sick irony) to their freedom. The icon’s history has turned it into an invitation to annihilation. The author treats Anne Frank as both a literary and a visual icon. His
overview of the various states and editions of Frank’s diary shows how the icon has gone through a series of shadings and shapings, slowly becoming Americanized and then universalized through the successful drama and film based upon it. Stier considers the way in which Frank’s diary has become a sort of sacred Holocaust test. He explores as well the impact of the familiar and less familiar photographs of Anne Frank with equal rigor and creativity. The final Holocaust icon that Stier discusses at length is the number “six million.” He reviews the historical basis for this powerful iconic figure and its legitimatization, through use in judicial proceedings and other institutional settings, as the grand signifier of “Nazi destruction of European Jewry.” Stier is in top form as he distinguishes between “six million” and “the six million,” the latter formulation an intensifier of the icon’s significance. Though a bit jargon-heavy, Stier’s work is stimulating in its erudition, especially its critical eclecticism.
ing of the larger category: all Jewish cultural production, notably including artworks. The annihilation of the Jewish people, under Hitler, required as well the disappearance or appropriation of its creative expression. Glickman also provides a history of Jewish books and religious scrolls: their making over the centuries of changing materials and technologies, their methods of ownership and distribution, their privileged place in the transmission of peoplehood. The heart of the book, of course, is the holocaust within The Holocaust. Rabbi Glickman traces the transition from destroying Jewish books to hoarding and hiding them. The raiding of homes, libraries and Jewish institutions in general led to a dispersed accumulation of enormous numbers. However, even before the war was over, the effort to rescue and reclaim was underway. Jewish leaders recognized the need to rescue and rehouse the treasure of the Jewish mind, spirit and history. Perhaps the most interesting material in Stolen Words has to do with the role of U. S. military forces and of specially established institutions for the rescue, repatriation and allotment of Jewish books as part of rebuilding Jewish community life after WWII.
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There are several heroes of this effort whose contributions Glickman treats in detail. These include Army Captains Seymour Pomrenze and Isaac Bencowitz; Salo Maron, who oversaw the system-building that would “determine the fate of millions of Europe’s Jewish cultural treasures,” including books; and such instrumental figures as Judah Leon Magnes, Cecil Roth and Hannah Arendt. Rabbi Mark Glickman’s vivid and meticulous presentation of these efforts, instrumental to cultural continuity in what he calls the “New Jewish Landscape,” will be a revelation to most readers. This book is a must-read for every Jewish library and every university library as well. This article is a modified version of reviews that were originally published on the Jewish Book Council website. They are reprinted with permission. You can find them by searching the website at http://www.jewishbookcouncil.org. 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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hough written in a more playful style than one might expect, Mark Glickman’s study is important for locating in one place a sufficiently thorough and eminently readable treatment of its subject. Glickman begins by setting his immediate subject into a few larger ones. These include the long association of Jewish culture and civilization with the written word, which stresses the primacy of scribed and printed text in shaping Jewish life and identity. The suggestion is that no other people would be as damaged as the Jewish people through the destruction of its literature, both sacred and profane. Another important context developed by the author is the Nazi plunder-
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K’zohar Ha-Ivrit Aliyah: Ascending By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin
om Ha-atz-ma-ut, Israel’s Independence Day, brings to mind the unique relationship between world Jewry and the Land of Israel. For Jews, to come to live in Israel from any place in the world, be it from the highest mountain or the deepest valley, is an act of ascension, an aliyah. In honor of the day, let us briefly explore the meanDr. Rachel Dulin ing of the concept aliyah and its centrality in Jewish culture. Aliyah is derived from the verb oleh, meaning “go up,” “ascend” and “rise,” which appears almost 900 times in the Bible. Interestingly, the last word in the Hebrew Bible is ve-ya-al, namely “and go up,” a word of encouragement given by King Cyrus to the Jews of Persia to return to Israel and rebuild the Temple in Ye-ru-sha-la-yim (Ezra 1:3; II Chr 36:23). From this perspective, moving to live in Ye-ru-shala-yim is not a simple voyage nor is it called immigration. Rather, to move to Ye-ru-sha-la-yim is an act of aliyah, an ascension. Indeed, aliyah (pl. aliyot) is a central concept in Jewish culture. For going to Israel with the intent to settle there means “to make aliyah,” and the person who acts upon this calling is an oleh, “an ascender.” Throughout our history there were constant waves of aliyot to Israel, aliyot which assured uninterrupted Jewish residency in the Land despite the exiles. Short is the space to mention all the waves of aliyot to the Land, which
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began with Cyrus’ declaration (538 BCE) and proceeds to this day. Suffice it to mention that Jews from Muslim lands made aliyot already in the 7th century. Jews from Europe, led by prominent rabbis, made several aliyot from the 8th century to the 18th century. In the 19th and 20th centuries, aliyot from different corners of the world – America, Europe and places like Yemen, Persia, India, Ethiopia and Iraq – were based in the national quest for independent Jewish life in Israel. As the 21st century unfolds, the State of Israel is still a magnate for Jewish aliyah. Jews from France, Russia, Ukraine and even China continue the tradition of ascending to the Land. Beyond its connection with the Land, aliyah is at the center of other Hebrew phrases. For example, the honorary call to the reading of Torah in the synagogue on Shabbat is called aliyah la-To-rah (Orach Chayim 25) and the pilgrimage to Ye-ru-sha-la-yim on holidays is called aliyah le-re-gel (Yoma 21). To rise in rank is aliyah be-dar gah, and an increase in salary is called aliyah ba-mas ko-ret. However, aliyah la-a-retz, “going up to the Land,” is by far a central motif in Jewish life. On this Yom Ha-atz-ma-ut we look to Israel to continue being a haven for those who make aliyah and settle in her midst. We wish her to continue being a steadfast beacon of strength and pride for Jews worldwide. 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 historic end of Yemeni Aliyah: Final group of Yemenite Jewish immigrants arrives in Israel
he final group of Yemenite Jewish immigrants landed in Israel 8 on Sunday, March 20 following e a complex covert operation coordim -nated by The Jewish Agency for Isra-el, thus bringing the historic Yemeni mAliyah to a close. Some two hundred eJews have been secretly rescued from -Yemen by The Jewish Agency in re,cent years, including several dozen in ,recent months, as attacks against the dJewish community have increased and tthe country has descended into civil -war. Chairman of the Executive of a mThe Jewish Agency for Israel Natan -Sharansky said: “This is a highly siggnificant moment in the history of Israel and of Aliyah. From Operation Magic eCarpet in 1949 until the present day, rThe Jewish Agency has helped bring -Yemenite Jewry home to Israel. Toeday we bring that historic mission to ha close. This chapter in the history of eone of the world’s oldest Jewish com-munities is coming to an end, but Yeamenite Jewry’s unique 2,000-year-old r d h y
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contribution to the Jewish people will continue in the State of Israel.” Nineteen individuals arrived in Israel in recent days, including fourteen from the town of Raydah and a family of five from Sanaa. The group from Raydah included the community’s rabbi, who brought a Torah scroll believed to be between 500 and 600 years old.
Ancient Torah scroll from Yemen (photo credit: Arielle Di-Porto, The Jewish Agency for Israel)
The father of the husband from Sanaa was Aharon Zindani, murdered in an anti-Semitic attack in 2012. The Jewish Agency arranged for Zindani’s remains to be brought to Israel for burial and also coordinated the immigration of his wife and children at the time. More than 51,000 Yemenite Jews have immigrated to Israel since the country’s establishment in 1948. The majority of the community – nearly 50,000 individuals in total – was brought to Israel in Operation Magic Carpet in 1949 and 1950. Today, hundreds of thousands of Jews of Yemeni origin live in Israel, and many have had a profound impact on Israeli society, including singers Ofra Haza, Achinoam Nini (Noa), Gali Atari and Shoshana Damari; Olympic medalist Shahar Tzuberi; former Knesset Speaker Yisrael Yeshayahu; and noted rabbi Amnon Yitzhak. Attacks against Jews in Yemen have risen sharply since 2008, when Jewish teacher Moshe Ya’ish Nahari was murdered in Raydah. In 2012,
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This Yom HaAtzma’ut, celebrate red, white, and blue.
ISRAEL’S YAEL NAIM IS “SINGER OF THE YEAR” IN FRANCE
Israeli-French singer-songwriter Yael Naim, 38, a French-born, Israeli-raised soul singer, won Female Artist of the Year at the 2016 Victoires de la Musique (France’s Grammys). Her new album, “Older,” was nominated for Album of the Year. Naim won album of the year in 2008 and French singer of the year in 2011. (Viva Sarah Press, Israel21c)
EUROPEAN REGIONS THAT EXPELLED JEWS HAVE LOWER GDP THAN THOSE THAT DIDN’T
Jewish communities were instrumental in the establishment of some of the early banks during the Renaissance and the effects are still noticeable in modern economies. “Cities in which the local Jewish community in 1500 caused an early development of the banking sector, have more banks today and, because of this, are more developed today,” said Professor Luigi Pascali, an economist at the University of Warwick and Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.
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Magen David Adom, Israel’s largest and premier emergency medical response agency, has been saving lives since before 1948. And supporters like you provide MDA’s 27,000 paramedics, EMTs, and civilian life guardians — more than 90% of them volunteers — with the training, equipment, and rescue vehicles they need. So as we celebrate Israel’s independence, make a difference in the health, welfare, and security of the Israeli people with your gift to MDA. Please give today. AFMDA Southeast Region 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 970 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.835.0510 • southeast@afmda.org www.afmda.org
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In a paper in The Review of Economics and Statistics, Pascali examined the presence of Jewish communities in Italian cities during the Renaissance. He estimates that if the Jews had not been expelled from southern Italy by its Spanish rulers after 1503, the GDP there would have been 7% higher and that the expulsion of the Jews may explain at least 10% of the income gap currently seen between northern and southern Italy. He added that similar trends likely happened in other countries in Europe when Jewish communities were expelled in the Middle Ages. (Richard Gray, Daily Mail - UK)
to slow the rate of mental deterioration in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. The treatment is commercially available in Europe and Asia, including in Israel. Neuronix CEO Eyal Baror said, “Our previous successful six clinical trials have shown that neuroAD is safe and effective in treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer patients, significantly improving their cognitive performance and day-to-day activities, and slowing down their mental deterioration for about one year.” In 2015, Korean researchers said a clinical trial showed that neuroAD “was remarkable in the memory and language domains, which are severely affected by Alzheimer’s disease.” (Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c)
ISRAELI DEVICE SLOWS PROGRESSION OF ALZHEIMER’S
WHAT ISRAEL IS GIVING ME: THE VOICE OF AN ARAB DOCTOR
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Based on a just-completed study involving 131 patients, Israel’s Neuronix medical device company will apply for U.S. FDA approval for its neuroAD system to slow and even reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s. The novel technology combines transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and cognitive training of specific brain regions
Faiza is the head of the intensive care unit at a major private hospital in Israel. She lives in Shuafat, an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem where there are frequent disturbances. She comes from a family of eleven, most of them graduates of Israeli universities. “I love my life. I love living in Israel. I thank Allah every day for having given me the
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Flights at the new Ramon International Airport in Timna, north of Eilat, are expected to begin taking off in 2017, the Transportation Ministry said recently. It will serve as the alternative to Ben-Gurion International Airport during emergencies, and will replace the current Eilat airport. The airport is named after Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, who was killed in the Columbia space shuttle explosion in 2003, and his son Assaf, who was killed in a fighter jet crash in 2009. (Michelle Malka Grossman, Jerusalem Post)
Israel is looking east to China and India to help drive tourism, Tourism Ministry Director-General Amir Halevi said. In 2015, tourism grew 43% from China to 50,000 visitors and will be helped by the start of nonstop flights next month by Hainan Airlines from Beijing to Tel Aviv that will add 35,000 extra seats to Israel a year. Tourism to Israel from India rose 13% last year to nearly 40,000. (Reuters)
ISRAEL RECORDS STABLE GROWTH, LOWEST JOBLESS RATE IN DECADES
In 2015, Israel recorded economic growth of 2.5% and its lowest unemployment rate – 5.3% – since the mid1980s, the Bank of Israel announced recently. It projects 2.8% economic growth for 2016. (Times of Israel)
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opportunity to grow up here,” she says. “I know that if it was not for this country, I would never be what I am.” “Here you can choose,” she says. She turns her head toward the Arab doctors and nurses. “Israel gives you the opportunity to express your human potential.” In all Israeli universities there are guaranteed places for ArabIsraeli citizens. “Have you seen how Israeli soldiers are helping Syrians? Have you seen how they are putting their own lives in danger crossing the border in order to take the wounded Syrians to Israeli hospitals?” (Gheula Canarutto Nemni, Times of Israel)
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THE U.S. RECORD ON PROSECUTING PALESTINIAN KILLERS OF AMERICANS
64 American citizens have been murdered by Palestinian terrorists in Israel since the signing of the 1993 Oslo accords, yet the U.S. has not prosecuted even one of the killers. The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Overseas Terrorism (OVT) was established in 2005 after years of protests over the failure of the U.S. to take action against Palestinian Arab killers of Americans. A total of 138 U.S. citizens have been murdered, and 193 wounded, since the 1960s. The OVT is required to help bring about the prosecution of the terrorists. But according to testimony at a February 2 hearing at the national security subcommittee of the House Oversight Committee, the OVT has not brought about a single prosecution for attacks in Israel or the Palestinian Authority areas. The record of the OVT is “an affront to the victims of terror,” according to a statement submitted to the committee by Sherri Mandell, mother of 13-year-old Koby Mandell, who was murdered by terrorists near Tekoa in 2003. (Stephen M. Flatow, Times of Israel)
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Don’t be fooled by Iran’s latest election
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By Rabbi Howard A. Simon, co-Chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative
United States. It sounds so good, so hopeful. It is what so many in the free world thought would happen after the nuclear deal. But is it for real? Don’t start hanging your pro-Iran flag out to fly so soon. Everything is moderate politicians doing not as positive as many ?better in this election than would like it to be. When they have in years. Moderates Iran’s hardline lawmakand their supporters garnered er Esmail Kowsari puts dat least 81 seats in the parliaanyone who calls his ofament. Reformist-backed canfice on hold, what does didates beat hardliners for all the caller hear? They 30 parliamentary seats in the are presented with the capital, Tehran. The belief is words of an anti-Amerithat President Hussan Roucan song favored by the hani, who headed up Iran’s lawmaker. The opening lnuclear negotiations, has lyrics are: “America, Rabbi Howard A. Simon -been given a solid vote of confidence death to your deceit. The blood of our eby the electorate. Many in the West youth is dripping from your claw.” believe this to be the opening of the And those are the least offensive of the door to a more liberal-thinking Iranian song’s lyrics. -government that could lead to more Iran has not suddenly become a epositive relations with Europe and the pro-Western supporter. We must never
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he headline in a March 1 Wall b Street Journal article reads u as follows: “Reformist Rise nin Murky Iran Landslide.” Papers sthroughout the world announced a new -wave of optimism in Iran based on
forget that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has the final say on most matters of state. Mr. Khamenei stated after the election, “Progress doesn’t mean being digested by the global arrogant power.” That “global arrogant power” refers directly to the United States. We must also remember that in spite of the modernists’ gains, Iran is still dominated by hardline conservatives who run the security forces, the judiciary and the majority of the country’s economy. The free world would like to see a more moderate-thinking Iran. It will not be. When push comes to shove, Ayatollah Khamenei will rule the day. That means Iran will continue its pursuit of nuclear weapons, will want to play a major role in all Middle East concerns, will seek stronger relations with other pro-Iranian nations and will continue to be distrustful of the United States. The face of Iran’s government may
indeed change, appearing to be more moderate, even more progressive, but it is a facade that can be obliterated at the whim of Ayatollah Khamenei and the hardliners that support him, believe in him and will follow his lead in whatever direction he chooses to move. Iran is still Iran – a nasty, selfseeking, ever-demanding country that represents a constant threat to the United States and the world. If our world is wise, it will never forget this description, and will act accordingly regarding it. Rabbi Simon serves as co-chair of the Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative and is the author of the recently published book, Atlantic City: Winners and Losers. For more information about the Heller IAI, visit www.sarasotaloves israel.com or contact Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109.
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. aRabbi Harold F. Caminker yJewish Congregation of Venice h here is an old joke that says l baseball is a Jewish sport beo cause, in the end, the point of the game is to head home. There is some. thing Jewish about returning home, remembering who we are and seeing the world in a way that takes in the new while honoring the old perspective. For most modern American Jews, I think this metaphor works well: once a year we return to a familiar place for c a familiar routine. Most congregants, I d
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would imagine, are content with efficient services and a sermon that tries to move them. Wonderful music is a huge part of the equation. Like baseball, the rules stay the same, the old rites comforting. But no one minds a little wellpaced drama. And then there is the Machzor / High Holy Day prayerbook. For me, a good Machzor should facilitate effective worship. The unique challenge of a Machzor, as opposed to a Shabbat siddur, is that the old “Torah” theological view of God as the Great Judge and Ruler must be dealt with openly. A lot has happened since the last Reform Machzor was published in 1978, the year in which I was ordained. A different generation has a different approach to prayer, and to the observance of the High Holy Days. Mishkan HaNefesh is gender inclusive. It has a two-page spread for each prayer, which parallels the layout of Mishkan
Letters to the Editor
We offer special thanks to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee for its support of the area’s CommunityWide Mitzvah Day that was held in February. More than 230 volunteers lent helping hands to 10 area agencies and projects. Individuals representing nine different synagogues as well as lmany unaffiliated people of all ages -participated in the Day. The Federation provided marketing d exposure, hosted our registration on its -website, and contributed the funding dneeded to make the day successful. Its epast and ongoing support of collaborattive efforts for congregations has been .most appreciated. We could not have ndone it without The Federation! e– Laurie Lachowitzer, Past President, Synagogue Council of Sarasota-Manatee *** . Letter to the editor of the Forward from Jennifer Singer in response to its trequest for nominations for the inspirting rabbis of 2016: Dear Editors of the Forward, s I hear that you’re looking for stoy ries of inspiring rabbis. Hmmmm…. n -Who to choose? Do I nominate the retired rabbi e who steps in whenever a congregation needs a substitute, and who the arest of the time partners tirelessly with fFederation to support Israel, fight antiSemitism, and strengthen interfaith relations? Maybe I should nominate the rabbi who moved here to serve a congregation that was tearing itself apart, and without fanfare has provided strong
spiritual leadership, and who has brought healing through quiet strength and kindness. Perhaps I should nominate our Chabad rabbis en masse, whose open doors have welcomed many Jews back into the fold. Each has provided inspiration to so many people. Should I nominate the rabbi who is retiring after nearly 25 years of service to this community? He has touched thousands of lives and inspired young and old alike. Or the openly gay rabbi, who has inspired our community’s GLBTQ community and taught the rest of us about throwing the doors open to all? And there are others who I haven’t mentioned, inspiring and leading, day after day. You see my dilemma. In our relatively small Jewish community of Sarasota, Florida, every rabbi provides inspiration to Jews and non-Jews alike, in small ways and large. Each is a giant. Each has done his or her part to make our world a better place, and on a daily basis offers spiritual leadership and inspiration. I am inspired by all of them. Rather than run another popularity contest, I respectfully recommend that you send a reporter out on the road for the next year to visit communities like ours. See for yourselves the incredible, inspirational leaders of Jewish communities across the nation. Be inspired. Be amazed. – Jennifer Singer, MAJE, Spiritual Leader, Congregation Kol HaNeshama, and Director, Jewish Healing Program, JFCS
T’filah, our Shabbat siddur, providing traditional and contemporary alternatives for each prayer. All the Hebrew is transliterated right there on the page; no more turning to the back of the book. Most importantly, though, Mishkan HaNefesh reflects a different kind of worship. The Machzor is no longer the service itself, but rather, a guide to the inner experience that each of us hopes to find on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We want to grow, to be transformed, and Mishkan HaNefesh is arranged to facilitate OUR experience, to acknowledge that we are spiritual seekers. As I peruse its pages, I find myself in sheer awe over the beauty of its content: its spirituality, thought-provoking discussion, stimulating readings, and comprehensive footnotes. All of these are gems. I especially love the innovation of the seven paths of grief and healing found in the Yizkor service. It acts as a catalyst for the grieving worshipper to break their silence and open to fellow worshippers their own personal jour-
ney through that valley; and it paves the way toward the support of a caring group beyond Yom Kippur. No other Machzor has ever done that. Several translations elegantly reframe the connection between God and humanity. “Avinu, Malkeinu, enter our names in the Book of Lives Well Lived.” “For all these wrongs, God of forgiveness, forgive us, pardon us, help us atone.” As you can tell, I like this new presentation of our Days of Awe liturgy. There is less distancing formality in this new Machzor. God isn’t as High. Then again, we humans are not as low. Both parties play a more balanced and significant covenantal role. Both parties are where they ought to be in order to have the kind of encounter that can make the High Holy Days as meaningful as they really should be. Quite simply, Mishkan HaNefesh is the most beautiful prayerbook I have experienced in my almost forty years as a rabbi. Rabbi Harold F. Caminker is also the Immediate Past President of the Sarasota-Manatee Rabbinical Association.
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Hillels of the Florida Suncoast to offer a new spin on Scuba Diving Camps illels of the Florida Suncoast is pleased to announce it will again offer a unique summer camp opportunity during the month of June for Tampa Bay-area middle and high school students. Tikkun HaYam: Repair the Seas Jewish Scuba Camp is a week-long summer camp, to be held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, in which participants will receive an Open Water Scuba Certification from SSI (Scuba Schools International). The first week of Suncoast Hillels’ Scuba Camp will be a “Family Camp” for middle school students and an accompanying parent, or adult family friend (as an option), to be held during the day, while the second week of Scuba Camp for high school students will be a residential overnight camp. During the camp, students will also learn about the Jewish tenets of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), Tzar Ba’alei Chayim (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Bal Tashchit (Preservation of Natural Resources), and Torah teachings about the Sea. Additionally, campers will gain exposure to a wide variety of marine conservation organizations and efforts around the world. The Repair the Seas summer camp will take place at Eckerd College and will be facilitated by Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Hillels of the Florida Suncoast’s Executive Director, and avid scuba diver, along with two Eckerd College Hillel student counselors/certified scuba divers. Formal scuba diving instruction and certification will be provided by SSI-certified scuba instructors from
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the Gulfport Dive Center (www.divegulfport.com). Rabbi Rosenthal has been a certified scuba diver for the last 30+ years and has a tremendous appreciation for everything under the water. “As a rabbi, teacher and scuba diver, I am incredibly excited to offer the Tikkun HaYam summer camp program to students and also to parents, with the addition of Family Camp, in the greater Tampa Bay area Jewish community,” said Rabbi Rosenthal. According to Rosenthal, “This summer camp is a creative extension of Scubi Jew, also known as EC Environmental Divers, an Eckerd College student club created by Hillel that is now one of the largest and most popular student clubs on campus. Scubi Jew’s efforts have regularly focused on coral restoration in the Florida Keys, coastal cleanups in Pinellas County, and manatee awareness in Crystal River, among other marine environmental issues. I am thrilled that the Tikkun HaYam summer camp will allow Scubi Jew students to share what they do on a year-round basis with local families, and hopefully inspire them to become more passionate about their Judaism and the marine environment.” Two sessions of the Tikkun HaYam camp will be offered for the 2016 summer camp season. Session 1 will be held from June 19-24, during the day, and is open to rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade students, AND a parent or adult family friend who may also attend Scuba Camp, as an option, with the participating child/children. Session 1
is limited to a total of 16 campers. Session 2 will be held from June 26 - July 1, is a residential overnight camp, and is open to rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students, with a limit of 20 campers. Both camps include one overnight stay at the Blue Grotto Natural Springs for scuba certification dives. All campers must be able to demonstrate the minimum requirements for swimming proficiency to attend the camp, and be excited about the underwater world. Minimum requirements to demonstrate swimming proficiency include: 1) a 200-yard swim, any style, no time limit; and 2) a 10-minute float. The cost for the scuba diving camp is $900 per camper (students and adults) for Session 1 (Day Camp) and $1,000 per camper for Session 2 (Overnight Camp), and includes participation in all scuba diving instruction and camp activities, Open Water Scuba Certification, use of required scuba equipment (campers must provide mask, snorkel and fins purchased from Gulfport Dive Center), use of all Eckerd College recreational facilities, all meals and snacks, one overnight stay at Blue Grotto Natural Springs, lodging in Eckerd College residence halls (for Session 2 only), and a Tikkun HaYam camp T-shirt. Registration for Tikkun HaYam summer camp, along with a packing list, scholarship application, and lots of other helpful information for parents and campers, can be found at www.suncoasthillels.org/ scubacamp. The deadline to register for Tikkun HaYam camp is May 15. Any ques-
tions or additional information about the registration process should be directed to Linda Wolf, Suncoast Hillels’ Assistant Director, at 813.899.2788 or shalom@suncoasthillels.org. Tikkun HaYam: Repair the Seas Jewish Scuba Camp is sponsored by Hillels of the Florida Suncoast. Hillels of the Florida Suncoast supports Jewish life on eight college campuses along the Suncoast of Florida, including the University of South Florida (Tampa and St. Petersburg), the University of Tampa, Eckerd College, Stetson University College of Law, New College of Florida, Ringling College of Art and Design and Florida Southern College. Hillels of the Florida Suncoast is a beneficiary agency of the Tampa Jewish Federation, the Jewish Federation of Pinellas & Pasco Counties and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information about Tikkun HaYam: Repair the Seas Jewish Scuba Camp or about the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast organization, please visit www.suncoasthillels.org or contact Linda Wolf. To learn more about Scubi Jew: EC Environmental Divers, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Scubi-Jew-EC-Environmental-Divers/201670483236413 Jewish Scuba Camp is exclusively under the auspices of the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast and is its sole responsibility although located on the Eckerd College campus.
It’s the end of a great year for SRQUSY By Gabriella Hazan
he year is coming to an end for SRQUSY as May is our last month of programming. On Sunday, May 15, we are holding officer elections. This is your chance to either get involved in leadership or attend to support your friends by voting. All Jewish high school students are invited
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to join and be involved with our group! The annual end-of-year banquet will be held the following weekend on Sunday, May 22. This is when we look back on what we’ve accomplished this year and will be welcoming in our newly-elected board. There are many fun traditions at the banquet, includ-
SRQUSY members decorate boxes of macaroni and cheese to be used as groggers at the Megillah reading
ing the paper plate awards. Even if you aren’t on past or future boards, it will be a memorable night. In March, high school students and 8th graders attended the Israeli Disco held at Temple Beth Sholom. Everyone had a good time dancing to Israeli and American music. At the beginning of
SRQUSY members and guests at the Israeli Disco 2.0 at Temple Beth Sholom on March 26
the event, a couple of SRQUSY members shared what they learned at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. They heard the presidential candidates, Vice President Joe Biden, and others speak about the relationship between the United States and Israel. SRQUSY is also encouraging teen leaders in Sarasota to sign a leadership statement stating: “Student leaders in Sarasota and Manatee counties support a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and strongly oppose the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.” If you are interested in signing this statement, please contact me at gabriellahazan@ me.com. I hope to see you at elections or the banquet as we finish up this year! Temple Beth Sholom strives to encourage interaction among local Jewish youth by sponsoring youth groups for grades 3-12. For more information, please contact Kelly at 941.955.8121 or knester@templebethsholomfl.org.
Temple Sinai’s SAFETY members attend NFTY-STR’s Spring Kallah at Camp Geneva in Fruitland By Deb Bryan
emple Sinai’s SAFETY youth group is part of The North American Federation of Temple Youth-Southern Tropical Region (NFTY-STR). SAFETY members attended the final kallah of the year, Spring Kallah, which was held March 4-6 at the ACA Campgrounds on Lake
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Geneva in Fruitland, Florida. This was NFTY-STR’s very first kallah at a campground, and judging by the great time had by all, it definitely won’t be the last! There was something for everyone at this kallah, including mixers and programs at various locations on
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the campgrounds, Shabbat services in the outdoor amphitheater by the lake, song sessions, singing around the campfire, field games, a dance, the installation of the new NFTY-STR Regional Board and, best of all, meeting with good friends, old and new. The sense of community that everyone felt won’t soon be forgotten. In fact, the memories created in the teens’ hearts and minds will, without a doubt, last a lifetime. For more information about Temple Sinai’s SAFETY (grades 9-12) and JOOSY (grades 6-8) youth groups, please contact me at dbryan@sinaisrq. org.
SAFETY members Sam Sklar, Marissa Freedman, Rachel Towe, Daniel Nissan and Deb Bryan (Youth Group Director) at Spring Kallah
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By Sabrina Silverberg f g srael is the land of milk and honey. a It is a place that was promised to our ancestors thousands of years y eago. Israel is an amazing place that ocannot be described in words but rathfer needs to be experienced. Most Jews and non-Jews who visit Israel agree that their visit was life-changing and they cannot wait to visit again. Israel eis also fighting for its survival and for eunderstanding among the nations. As Jews, it is incumbent upon us to express our support and love for Israel loudly and overtly. It is also important tto pass these sentiments to our children /so future generations can ensure Israel’s continued existence. Israel is our only safety net. On Thursday, May 12, Israelis and eJews around the world will be cele
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ebrating modern Israel’s 68th birthday, Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut in Israel as a child was an experience that I will never forget. Everyone took to the streets, music played everywhere and groups broke into dance on every corner. It was like a giant block party; children ran free and the joy was palatable everywhere you turned. We are in diaspora now but there are still many wonderful ways that we can celebrate this important milestone in the Jewish land’s history. Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut right here in Sarasota and at home: On Sunday May 15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., a Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration will be held on The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Campus. Your family and children will have the opportunity to visit multiple centers representing the different regions of Israel; from climbing Masada (climbing wall) to getting a mud facial (Dead Sea) to participating in graffiti art representing Tel Aviv, and much, much more. And of course there will be sampling of delicious Israeli food and wine, and lots of Israeli music. Come join the fun! On Yom Ha’Atzmaut, dress in blue and white, the colors of the Israeli flag. Make cupcakes or a cake with blue and white frosting, light a birthday candle and sing happy birthday to
Israel. Learn the Israeli National Anthem, “Hatikvah,” and sing together facing Jerusalem (East). Google “Israeli inventions used worldwide,” and you will be surprised what you will find! Discuss and share the pride over a family meal. Make and eat Israeli food together – falafel, hummus, pita bread and Israeli salad – it’s healthy and it’s all over the Internet! Read children’s books and watch movies about life in Israel. Find an Israeli pen pal for your child. This can be done through our sister city of Tel Mond. Plan an imaginary (or real) trip to Israel, look at the Israeli map and learn about each place you would like to visit. Purchase Israeli-made products. Purchase Israeli snacks over the Internet – Bamba, Elite candy, Choco. It’s all delicious and typically healthier than other snacks. Make Israeli crafts together and decorate your home for Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Here is a link to Israeli recipes and crafts: https://www.hebrewpodcasts. com/yomhaatzmaut.html Happy 68th birthday, Israel! Sabrina Silverberg has served as the Educational Director for Temple Emanu-El since 2001. She can be reached at teers@sarasotatemple.org.
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GFA students participate in Asolo Rep’s “Faces of Change” program
tudents from GFA, a Hershorin Schiff Community School, participated in the Asolo Rep’s annual documentary theatre project, -“Faces of Change.” The Asolo colelects stories, personal experiences and -interviews from community members lof diverse backgrounds, assembles an ,original script, and presents free readpings followed by post-show discussions. This season’s “Faces of Change” n takes its theme from the theatre’s upcoming production of Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Disdgraced, a provocative look at what it means to be a Muslim American in a upost-9/11 world. This central question of this sea, @son’s project was, “How does faith both connect and divide us in America today?” Stories were collected through
sponsored by the Koski Family Fund for New Audiences. “Here at GFA, a Hershorin Schiff Community School, while we are a Jewish community day school, we are committed to purposeful pluralism. By creating an environment where all feel welcomed and valued, we can create lifelong friendships that cross cultural and religious boundaries,” said Robin Sweeting, K-8 director for GFA. “We are so thrilled that the Asolo Rep invited us to participate in “Faces of Change” this year, as the central question stimulated some wonderful conversations in Caroline Ceaser, Jake Saltzberg, Lauren Kleiner, our classrooms – and Ethan Otto, Yazmin Strickland and Seraphina Goldberg share their stories for the “Faces of Change” program beyond!”
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partner organizations including GFA, Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai, as well as numerous nonprofit and religious organizations and schools throughout the community. There were three readings in April. Temple Beth Sholom hosted one on April 14, and it was attended by students from GFA. “Faces of Change” is
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Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Center announces school registration emple Emanu-El Early Learning Center is happy to announce that registration has begun for another wonderful academic year at this outstanding preschool! Nationally-accredited and the recipient of four stars plus and Gold Seal certification by Sarasota County’s Early Learning Coalition, Temple EmanuEl Early Learning Center offers Jewish and secular early-childhood education for ages 18 months through 5 years – including VPK – in a nurturing, loving, clean, safe environment. Traditional preschool hours are available, as well as extended care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students enjoy gymnastics,
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karate, Spanish, music/movement and computers, as well as Shabbat and holiday celebrations with Rabbi Brenner Glickman, and Jewish enrichment that teaches about prayer, Hebrew, Bible stories, God and Jewish values through engaging, hands-on activities. Over the summer, Temple EmanuEl Early Learning Center’s campus will be thoroughly transformed after the very successful Machar fundraising campaign. In addition to a beautiful new playground and outdoor spaces, the school will enjoy enlarged classrooms, increased security features, “green” and eco-friendly upgrades, a teaching-friendly kitchen, and inviting
meeting and gathering spaces for parents and families. All are welcome to come tour this beautiful campus and learn about this wonderful preschool. To schedule a tour of Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Center or for registration information, please contact Director Elaine Sharrock at preschool@ sarasotatemple.org or 941.377.8074.
Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Center preschoolers enjoy celebrating Purim and other Jewish holidays with Rabbi Brenner Glickman
CTeen of Venice at CTeen International Shabbaton his year, at the 8th Annual CTeen International Shabbaton, the lights of Times Square were made brighter and stronger by the presence of 1,500 Jewish teens from across the globe, who gathered together to celebrate their heritage. The star-studded weekend (February 26-28) culminated in a powerful Havdalah ceremony in Times Square, featuring the 8th Day band. Jumbo screens throughout Times Square broadcast the ceremony for all to see. The screens also displayed photos of
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Michael E. Collins, 61, of Bradenton, March 13 Burt Estreicher, 85, of Sarasota, March 27 Jerry Martin Finn, 83, of Sarasota, March 21 Alys M. Heller, 84, of Bradenton, formerly of Pennsylvania, March 19 Menachem Hirmes, 80, of Sarasota, formerly of New Jersey, March 6 Rhoda Harriet Kagan, 89, of Sarasota, March 24 Marvin Kaulkin, 84, of Sarasota, March 21 Leah Kurtzman, 83, of Sarasota, March 16 Elsie Jean Lagunoff, 93, of Sarasota, February 26 Lola F. Laubheim, 94, of Sarasota, formerly of Baltimore, MD, March 20 Dr. Erwin Lesser, 87, of Sarasota, March 12 Dom Monge, 97, of Sarasota, March 16 Jack Hinton Robbins, age 93, of Bradenton, March 12 Janice Silver, 88, of Sarasota, March 13 Bert Warner, 86, of Bradenton, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, March 2
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Youth activities include: an interactive tour of Israel featuring Masada climbing wall, IDF obstacle course, graffiti art project, PJ library story time and more!
Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch
Israeli Wine tasting for adults
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Goldie Feldman Academy Kol HaNeshama Temple Beth Sholom Temple Emanu-El Shapiro Teen Engagement Program
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