Cheshvan/Kislev 5779 • November 2018
Jewish Toledo this November Toledo Jewish Community Foundation presents
David S. Stone
Law Lecture A special tribute to
Judge David Katz z"l by
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EMOJI camp reunion
JUDGE DAN AARON POLSTER
United States District Judge, Northern District of Ohio
Amos Guiora, The Crime of Complicity
See page 5 for more information
Commemoration of the
Kristallnacht
World renowned composer Samuel Adler’s Kristallnacht Cantata “Stars in the Dust” See page 13 for details
Northwest Ohio
Jewish Book Festival 2018 14th Edition
Book Festival November 1 - 19 see page 2 for all the details
Sunday, November 18 4 p.m. Temple Shomer Emunim
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Wow! What a trip!
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Toledo Hillel volunteers in Puerto Rico
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Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival Northwest Ohio Jewish
REGISTRATION
Registration is requested for all book festival events by Friday, Oct. 26. 1. Pick the event or events YOU want to attend. 2. Register by the registration deadline listed.
3. Call the Registration Hotline at 419531-2119 #2 or email registration@ JewishToledo.org with your payment information as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted.
Book Festival 2018
Thursday, November 1 Lone Wolf In Jerusalem By Ehud Diskin 7:30 p.m. Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. $15: Gourmet dessert reception and author presentation $25: Gourmet dessert reception, author presentation, and book
During the war, after losing his family to Hitler's ''final solution,'' young David leads a courageous group of Jewish resistance fighters against the Nazis. When Germany is defeated, he journeys to Jerusalem to find a new battle brewing. British occupation forces are entrenched in Israel, blocking Holocaust survivors from immigrating to their Jewish homeland.
4. “Oy, I registered for an event and now I can’t attend!” – CALL US and let us know so we can open your spot to another community member!
All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification due to schedules and commitments of our authors. Refunds will be available.
All featured author books will be available for sale at all book festival events in collaboration with Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
To learn more about an author or an event, call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org
November 1 - 19, 2018
Jewish Federation & Foundation
Thursday, November 8 Seduced by Mrs. Robinson -How ‘The Graduate’ Became the Touchstone of a Generation By Beverly Gray 12 Noon Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. $13: Luncheon and author presentation $30: Luncheon, author presentation, and book
Tuesday, November 13 A Marriage in Dog Years – A Memoir By Nancy Balbirer 12 Noon Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St. $15: Luncheon and author presentation $30: Luncheon, author presentation, and book
Thursday, November 15 Gone to Dust By Matt Goldman 7 p.m. The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. (at the corner of Monroe and Huron Streets). Enter on Huron Street side. $15: appetizer reception and author presentation $30: appetizer reception, author presentation, and book
Monday, November 19 Husbands and Other Sharp Objects By Marilyn Simon Rothstein 7 p.m. Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St. $15: appetizer reception and author presentation $25: appetizer reception, author presentation, and book This event is supported in part by Alice Applebaum in memory of Marty Alvin
Now, in time for this iconic film’s 50th birthday, author Beverly Gray offers up a smart reading of the film itself as well as vivid, never-before-revealed details from behind the scenes of the production—including all the drama and decisionmaking of the cast and crew. For movie buffs and pop culture fanatics, Seduced by Mrs. Robinson brings to light The Graduate’s huge influence on the future of filmmaking.
When Nancy Balbirer learns her beloved 11-year-old beagle has kidney failure, she’s devastated. Her dog is terminal, her marriage is on life support, and Nancy is desperate to save them both. With humor and heart, Nancy Balbirer shares her story of relationships, loss, and canine friendship in this illuminating memoir about the lengths people will go to keep love alive…and the power of finally letting go.
A brutal crime. The ultimate cover-up. How do you solve a murder with no useable evidence? Private detective Nils Shapiro is focused on forgetting his ex-wife and keeping warm during another Minneapolis winter when a former colleague, Anders Ellegaard, calls with the impossible.
After a lifetime of marriage, Marcy Hammer is ready to get herself unhitched.But, Marcy finds herself planning her daughter’s wedding as she plans her own divorce. Trying to make everyone happy might prove to be impossible—because in the end, Marcy alone must make a choice between something old and something new.
This event is supported in part through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization
Meet and support the Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence by bringing a contribution such as Blue Buffalo Dog Treats, Zuke’s Mini Natural Dog Treats, Kong Genius Mike or Gift Cards.
The Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival would like to acknowledge the following for their generous support and partnership:
Moment Magazine
James Fox The Joseph Wasserstrom Family Fund fbo UJC Supporting Organization
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Toledo Jewish News Volume 67 No. 2 • 24 pages
(ISSN 0040-9081) Toledo Jewish News is published 11 times per year, by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Toledo Jewish News invites correspondence on subjects of interest to the Jewish community, but disclaims responsibility for any endorsement of the views expressed by the writers. All submissions become the property of Toledo Jewish News. Submissions will be edited for accuracy, brevity and clarity and are subject to verification. Toledo Jewish News reserves the right to refuse any submissions. Toledo Jewish News does not guarantee the kashrut of any of its advertisers. The appearance of advertising, in the Toledo Jewish News print or digital media, does not constitute an endorsement of the advertisers or their products and services by Toledo Jewish News, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and its affiliated agencies. Product and services information is based solely on material received from suppliers. Phone: 419-724-0318 Fax: 419-885-3207 e-mail: paul@JewishToledo.org
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, from the boards, staff, and volunteers of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and affiliated agencies
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Wow, it’s already November!
Our time of reflection has passed and now we are approaching a time for giving - giving gifts, giving support, and giving thanks. On behalf of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, thank you for your dedication to and continued support of the Toledo Jewish community.
It’s also the time to begin thinking about year-end planning. Please remember that Federation and Foundation are excellent resources as you make these important decisions. A charitable gift of any size is important and makes a huge impact, but the choices you make about HOW to give to Federation’s Annual Campaign and other charities you care about may influence your own benefits.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make an annual, tax-free gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) of up to $100,000 per year to the Federation.
Are you 70 ½ years old? It may be advantageous to make distributions to charities directly from your IRA. Could you benefit from guaranteed income for life? Consider a charitable gift annuity in the Foundation. Do you have appreciated stock? Transferring securities may be particularly beneficial, considering the tax advantages. These can be used for the Annual Campaign or a gift in the Foundation. Please contact Arleen R. Levine, Foundation Director, or Tina Stieben, Interim COO for any philanthropic questions or ideas. We would love to discuss with no obligation and always remember…check with your financial advisor!
Jewish Federation IRA CHARITABLE & Foundation ROLLOVER If you’re required to withdraw funds annually from an IRA, making a direct distribution to the Federation can be an easy, low-cost, smart way to support the important work of the Federation.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER How does it work?
If you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ by the date of your distribution, you are eligible to make a tax-free gift of up to $100,000 per year to the Federation of <CITY or TOWN> from your IRA. To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, (the official term for this gift), instruct your IRA administrator in writing to distribute any amount up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to the Federation. (The Federation can provide you with a sample letter.)
- You may count your Qualified Charitable Distribution toward your minimum distribution requirement for the year.
- While you may not place your Qualified Charitable Distribution in a donor advised fund, supporting foundation or private foundation, you may earmark your distribution: - To make a current gift to the Annual Campaign.
- To create a Lion of Judah Endowment (“LOJE”) or Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (“PACE”).
If you’re required to withdraw funds annually from an IRA, making a direct distribution to the Federation can be an easy, low-cost, smart way to support the important work of the Federation. What are the benefits?
- A Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA is not deductible, but neither is it subject to federal [or <Name of State>] income tax. The tax benefit is available both for donors who itemize and those who do not. And because a Qualified Charitable Distribution is not deductible, it does not count against the annual federal ceiling on deductible charitable contributions.
- To establish a special endowment fund to support a particular field of interest to you in the Jewish community or to support the continuing charitable purposes of one or more Jewish agencies. Remember: You can also make a legacy gift by naming the Federation as a beneficiary of your IRA.
This material is presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning strategies, you should always consult with your own legal and tax advisors. 25 Broadway – Suite 1700 New York, NY 10004 212.284.6639
How does it work? If you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ by the date of your distribution, you are eligible to make a tax-free gift of up to $100,000 per year to Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo from your IRA. To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, (the official term for this gift), instruct your IRA administrator in writing to distribute any amount up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to the Federation.
What are the benefits? - A Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA is not deductible, but neither is it subject to federal or Ohio income tax. The tax benefit is available both for donors who itemize and those who do not. And because a Qualified Charitable Distribution is not deductible, it does not count against the annual federal ceiling on deductible charitable contributions.
- You may count your Qualified Charitable Distribution toward your minimum distribution requirement for the year. - While you may not place your Qualified Charitable Distribution in a donor advised fund, supporting foundation or private foundation, you may earmark your distribution: - To make a current gift to the Annual Campaign. - To create a Lion of Judah Endowment (“LOJE”) or Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (“PACE”). - To establish a special endowment fund to support a particular field of interest to you in the Jewish community or to support the continuing charitable purposes of one or more Jewish agencies.
Remember: You can also make a legacy gift by naming the Federation as a beneficiary of your IRA.
This material is presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning strategies, you should always consult with your own legal and tax advisors.
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Toledo Jewish Community Foundation Toledo Jewish Community Foundation presents
David S. Stone
Law Lecture Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7 p.m. The University of Toledo College of Law No charge 1.0 hour CLE General Credit approved
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Amos Guiora The Crime of Complicity Amos N. Guiora is Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Israel Defense Forces. He is actively involved in bystander legislation efforts in Utah and in other states around the country.
A special tribute to
Judge David Katz z"l by
JUDGE DAN AARON POLSTER United States District Judge Northern District of Ohio
For more information please contact Barb Hager at 419-724-0357 or barb@jewishtoledo.org To register for CLE credit, please visit: http://www.utoledo.edu/law/events/stone-law-lecture.html
The Toledo Jewish Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its Long Term Community Needs Fund (Unrestricted Fund) grants. There will be three cycles of grant review. Please note the following deadlines: January 10, 2019 We are pleased to assist you with this process and welcome your grant proposals. Please contact Arleen R. Levine at Arleen@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0355.
He has published extensively both in the United States and Europe on issues related to national security, limits of interrogation, religion and terrorism, the limits of power, multiculturalism and human rights. Prior to his book The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander in the Holocaust, he is the author of several other books, including Freedom from Religion: Rights and National Security (2009) and Tolerating Intolerance: The Price of Protecting Extremism (2014), and most recently Earl Warren, Ernesto Miranda and Terrorism (2018).
There will be a book signing following the lecture. Barnes and Noble will have books available for purchase.
Private Cardozo Reception
Cardozo David S. Stone Law Lecture Monday, November 5, 2018 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Cardozo private, pre-lecture reception for attorneys Reception is $18 per person 7 p.m. Law Lecture and CLE
Amos Guiora The Crime of Complicity
The University of Toledo College of Law 1825 W. Rocket Drive RSVP and payment required by October 29 For more information and to RSVP for the Cardozo reception, please contact Wendy Goldstein at 419-724-0360 or wendy@jewishtoledo.org To register for CLE credit, please visit: http://www.utoledo.edu/law/events/stone-law-lecture.html See page 5 for more information about the Stone Law Lecture
Think about the future. An endowment is forever.
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Jewish Family Service Mitzvah Morning Sunday, Nov. 11 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Federation building (Leonard Lounge)
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Jewish Family Service Volunteer Opportunities
FREE – Bagels, coffee, and fruit provided. Please bring personal care or paper products to donate. Want to make a difference in our community? Join us as we perform an easy mitzvah for the upcoming holidays. Help us prepare soup and cookie dry mix containers to donate to Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry and local senior centers. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 9 to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
Did you know that you can designate your 2018 UNITED WAY pledge to JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Simply write “Jewish Family Service, Sylvania, OH” in the Optional Section on the designation card. Everyone benefits when you designate your United Way pledge! Thank you!
Your old CDs can help seniors suffering from cognitive and physical impairments...
Research has shown that a personalized playlist of songs can improve the mood of people with neurological diseases, boost the mood and cognitive skills of those suffering from a wide range of cognitive challenges, and more. We are in need of CD donations of Hungarian, Polish, Russian and Yiddish Music for clients who are a part of the JFS Music and Memory The Friendly Visitor program matches trains program, as these and genres of music are difficult to find on iTunes. volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish Are you a music lover? Are you tech savvy? Your skills are older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly needed. The Music and Memory program is in need of volunteers Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and to download music to iPods. instill a sense of worth. flows bothiPods, In addition we appreciate anyFulfillment donation of used (or new) iPads, Headphones, CDs relationship, (any genre), andas iTunes ways Speakers, in the volunteer/friend bothgift cards. lives are deeply enriched. To donate, to learn more about volunteer opportunities, or to sign up for Music and Memory, contact Liz Witter at 419-724-0406, or liz@jewishtoledo.org
Jewish Family Service Volunteer Opportunities
The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the appointments by helping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the ap6505 Sylvania Ave., furnishes Sylvania, OH 43560 pointment, a Patient Advocate a written 419-885-2561 summary of the appointment for the patient and patty@jewishtoledo.org JFS Social Worker.
The Friendly Visitor program matches and trains volunteers to engage one-on-one with Jewish older adults. Through regular visitation, Friendly Visitors provide companionship, socialization, and instill a sense of worth. Fulfillment flows both ways in the volunteer/friend relationship, as both lives are deeply enriched.
The Patient Advocate program trains volunteers to accompany older adults to medical appointments. Volunteers assist clients in preparing for the appointments by helping identify concerns or questions to discuss with their doctor. Volunteers transcribe the physician’s notes to ensure they are clearly understood by the client. In addition to providing support and advocacy during the appointment, a Patient Advocate furnishes a written summary of the appointment for the patient and JFS Social Worker.
The Phone Buddy program matches Jewish older adults with volunteers who conduct conversational wellness calls on a weekly-basis. Not only do these calls serve as a safety check, they also provide reassurance, support and conversation to clients who are in need.
The Music & Memory ℠ program provides customized playlists on iPods to seniors suffering from cognitive impairment and forms of dementia. Volunteers help serve the clients by downloading music and compiling customized playlists.
Have a busy schedule? We have contingent volunteer opportunities!
Handy Helper (assistance with simple household tasks)
Technology Assistance (cellphone, computer, iPad, etc.)
Mitzvah Basket Decoration
For more information, please contact: McKenzie Pittman, LSW 419-724-0407 McKenzie@jewishtoledo.org
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Local How to contribute to Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo/Toledo Jewish Community Foundation
2019 REGIONAL GAMES
Pan American Maccabi Games - Mexico City, Mexico - July 5-15, 2019 European Maccabi Games - Budapest, Hungary - July 28-August 7, 2019
Jewish Federation & Foundation • Donate online at www.jewishtoledo.org • Call Tina Stieben at 419-724-0371 or email her at tina@JewishToledo.org for stock or IRA gifts • Donate or pay by mail by sending your pledge cards and payments to: Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, Attention: Angie Hunt, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560.
Please note that checks need to be post-marked by December 31, 2018 for a 2018 tax deduction.
Gift Policy Statement Regarding Donations of Stock Stock Payments
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Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo is happy to accept donations of stock as payment for pledges made to the Annual Campaign. Stock gifts need to be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on December 28, 2018 in order to sell before the market closes. Please note the brokerage firm may charge a transaction fee up to an amount of $100.00. It should be noted that our procedure is as follows for accepting stock: Whenever a gift of stock is made, the donor receives a confirmation in writing that the gift was made on that date. Normally upon consultation with financial professionals, this is the date used when valuing the gift for IRS tax purposes.
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After being notified that a gift of stock has been made, either from the donor or a stockbroker, the stock will then transfer into the Federation’s account and Federation will sell the stock. The net proceeds of the sale of stock will be applied against any outstanding pledges for the individual. The donor will be notified, in writing, what the net proceeds were. To expedite this process, it is extremely helpful if the donor, his/her stockbroker or financial advisor notifies Federation's Department of Finance verbally or through email when a gift of stock is made. By following this procedure, the timing between the gift being made and the sale of the stock is greatly reduced. Please contact Tina Stieben, CFO, at tina@JewishToledo.org or 419724-0371, or 419-346-5397 (cell) for further assistance. IRA Charitable Rollover Checks Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo is also happy to be able to accept IRA Charitable Rollover contributions to the Annual Campaign. Please contact Tina Stieben at 419-724-0371 or Arleen Levine 419-724-0355 if you are making provisions with your financial advisor to donate with an IRA Charitable Rollover check; this way we can ensure that the check is processed timely and that you receive the appropriate tax letter. For further information on the eligibility to contribute using your IRA Charitable Rollover, please consult your financial advisor. Personal Credit Card & Check Payment Deadlines Credit card payment information must be received at Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo by 12 Noon Friday, December 28, 2018 for 2018 tax purposes. As stated above, payments by check need only be postmarked December 31, 2018 for 2018 tax purposes, or you can make payments online at www.JewishToledo.org by midnight on December 31, 2018. Please note that our offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of Christmas holiday. Please call the accounting department before 2:00 pm at 419-724-0366 to process a credit card payment over the phone.
Moses: MAN OF LAWS AND FLAWS THE ANNUAL PHILIP MARKOWICZ LECTURE ON JUDAISM AND JEWISH BIBLICAL STUDIES
By Yonatan S. Miller, PhD • Markowicz Visiting Assistant Professor of Judaism and Jewish Biblical Studies • The University of Toledo
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 • 7 p.m. Recital Hall, Center for the Performing Arts • The University of Toledo Main Campus
This event is free and open to the public, with a dessert reception following. RSVP and learn more at utoledo.edu/AL or email cfru@utoledo.edu.
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This lecture is made possible by the generosity of the Markowicz family and the College of Arts and Letters.
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Department of Jewish Programs Toledo Jewish Film Club
Breaking Bread Young Jewish Toledo wants to help you host a Shabbat dinner! Young Jewish Toledo wants to empower you to host a Shabbat dinner for your friends in your own space, be it an apartment, house, park, or Toledo pub. Our goal is to help you create a warm, intimate Shabbat experience on your own terms. Please complete this form at least two weeks prior to the date you would like to host your Shabbat dinner. Hallie Freed will discuss with you the Shabbat experience that you are planning and provide you with some basic Shabbat supplies. Want to order pizza? Perfect! Feel like having a potluck? Fabulous! You choose how formal or informal this experience will be for your guests. If needed, you will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $100 per Shabbat dinner (not including alcohol). To be reimbursed, hosts must complete a survey following the event, submit receipts, and upload or allow any photos taken during the event to be shared in our Facebook group.
Humor Me Shalom Bollywood
Love and appreciate cinema as a form of art and as a medium of information and education? Want to see unique, never-before-seen films in Jewish Toledo? Then the Toledo Jewish Film Club is for you! It’s simple...just join us on the dates below for great cinema, amazing community, and a greater appreciation for the cinematic experience. Location: Lourdes University, Franciscan Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd. Cost: General admission - $7 per film, per person. Pre-purchased tickets will be available the day of each film Purchase: By phone: 419-724-0362 By email: Hallie@jewishtoledo.org At the door on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited. Concessions: Popcorn and water will be available at all screenings (unless otherwise noted). This is included in your ticket price. Parking: Free parking is available outside of the Franciscan Center. Questions: Please contact Hallie Freed at Hallie@JewishToledo.org or 419-724-0362. Humor Me Saturday, January 12 7 p.m. 93 minutes, English A once-acclaimed New York playwright, Nate ( Jemaine Clement), is struggling to finish his new play when his wife (Maria Dizzia) leaves him, taking their son. Desolate, broke, and unable to pay the rent, Nate begrudgingly moves in with his widowed father, Bob (Elliott Gould), in his New Jersey retirement golf community. Bob, always quick with a joke, uses humor to deal with all of life's challenges. Shalom Bollywood Saturday, February 23 7 p.m. 76 minutes, English, Hindi with English Subtitles Full of unexpected delights, Shalom Bollywood tells of the Jewish stars that dominated early Indian cinema. When the world’s largest film industry began, it was frowned upon for Hindu and Muslim women to appear on screen. So, their roles were played by members of India’s Jewish community, Baghdadi and Bene Israel descendants who faced no taboos about performing in public. From the silent era through Bollywood’s golden age, Indian cinema icons share their highs and lows and how their careers pushed the boundaries of Indian-Jewish culture. Interviews plus rare archival footage and retro-style music and animation revive the all-singing, all-dancing, cheeky feel of a Bollywood production.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org. Name Email Cell phone number Are you co-hosting your Shabbat dinner? If so, with who? Have you hosted a Shabbat dinner before? Date of proposed Shabbat dinner Expected number of guests What will you be serving? Is this a potluck? Shabbat location Expected start time Tell us more about your Shabbat experience
Please write a 2-5 sentence explanation of what you are planning on doing at your Shabbat meal. Is there a special theme you want to plan around? What are you hoping to cook/order? Would you like to light Shabbat candles/say the blessing? Are there any activities you hope to do as a group? For example: discussion topics, board games, pizza and a movie, craft ideas etc.
Experience a Memorable Overnight Jewish Initiative Apply today at www.jewishtoledo.org/emoji
Experience a Memorable Overnight Jewish Initiative (EMOJI) is designed to offer children between the ages of seven and 16 a Jewish camping experience FREE OF CHARGE for firsttime campers, or at a very reduced cost for children who are returning to a Jewish camp. One of the most pivotal experiences a child can have in his or her life is attending a Jewish overnight summer camp. Studies show camping builds vitally important key development indicators in adolescence. Jewish camp builds a strong positive Jewish identity that lasts a lifetime, and graduates of camp are more likely to seek out leadership roles later in life. The process is simple. Parents register their child(ren) for camp and apply for any applicable subsidies through the camp and through their temple (if affiliated). Then, each applicant completes a community application for support from Federation and Foundation. For more information, contact Sally at 419-724-0386 or sally@jewishtoledo.org. Questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org .
Jewish Living Center
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MAKE & TAKE: Pallet Painting
Jewish Living Center
Monday, Nov. 12 - Love & Arrows Monday, Dec. 3 – Winter 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
6505 Sylvania Avenue | Sylvania, Ohio | 43560 | 419-531-2119 René Rusgo, Director
Jewish Living Center for 60 and better The Jewish Living Center ( JLC) is a fresh, holistic approach to how we look at aging and how we view ourselves as we age. We strive to make the JLC the place where you come when you want to learn about something new and exciting. Where you can try out the newest trends in movement and exercise. Where technology is just a touch away. Where adventure takes you places. Where you gather with your old friends and make new ones. Where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Each session limited to 8 participants. Pallet sizes are limited ... reserve 12x12 or 14x14 Sekach Bldg. 6505 Sylvania Ave. $5 each class Registration and payment is required by Monday, October 22 Pallet painting has become the new art and decorating craze We'll provide the stencils, paint, and pallet. Bring your creativity to make yours unique. Create your pallet and take home with you that day!
Be a part of the Jewish Living Center: Pick the event(s) you want to participate in. Register by the registration deadline to join the fun.
Call us at 419-531-2119 # 2 or email Stephanie@JewishToledo.org with your payment information, as payment is due at the time of registration. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover are accepted. Personal checks can be mailed to: Jewish Living Center 6505 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 “OY! I registered for an event and now I can’t attend.” Please call and let us know so we can open that spot for another community member. Scent-free space Jewish Living Center participants are asked not to wear perfume, cologne, or any other strong-smelling fragrances while participating in classes, programs, and trips. Your cooperation in this effort will allow all of our participants to take part in our programming. For more information about the Jewish Living Center or its programs, please call Director René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 # 1 or 1 email Rene@JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center (JLC) and all of its programs are open to those who are 60 and better and are supported through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization (JSSSO) and through your campaign dollars. The JLC also receives funds from the Area Office on Aging. SUPPORTED BY 2
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Connect with us on Facebook! Join the Jewish Living Center online here: facebook.com/groups/JewishLivingCenter
To register for a program, contact Stephanie Hinamon at 419-531-2119 #2 or email stephanie@JewishToledo.org. For more information about programs, contact René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or rene@jewishtoledo.org
Please note: Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) close at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays beginning November 2.
Celebrate the new year by giving family and friends the gift of home! B’nai Mitzvahs • Confirmations • Holidays • Birthdays A History of the Toledo Jewish Community: 1895-2006 by David Noel Available for $20 a copy at Federation and the gift shops of Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, and Temple Shomer Emunim. Toledo Jewish Historical Society will ship for an additional charge.
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Active Life for 60 and Better Out and About
Contemporary Offerings Annual
Hello, Dolly!
Luncheon
at The Encore Musical Theatre, Dexter, Michigan
Early dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse Thur., Dec. 13 $50 per person includes transportation, dinner, and theatre ticket 4 p.m. depart Federation Campus - 6465 Sylvania Avenue 7:30 p.m. show 11 p.m. return to Federation (estimated) Registration and payment required by Friday, Nov. 16 Hello, Dolly! is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart. Based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, the musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known, unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she persuades his niece, his niece's intended, and Horace's two clerks to travel to New York City. This outing has moderate walking and standing. It includes a few flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. This theatre does contain stairs to get to your seats. Please share any accessibility and dietary needs at time of registration.
Latke
Thursday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m.
Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania Ave. $5 per person Registration and payment requested by Monday, Nov. 26 Let’s celebrate the festival of lights together with a jubilant Hanukkah lunch and wonderful entertainment. This is a not-to-bemissed event! Tim Oehlers, guitarist/composer/entertainer and lifelong Toledoan presents an eclectic variety of acoustic musical styles. A blend of creatively arranged vocal selections, original compositions, and instrumental pieces are featured in his set. His intimate performance will both engage and captivate listeners of all ages.
Please note: Jewish Federation and affiliated offices (including the JLC) close at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays beginning November 2. To register for a Jewish Living Center Program, please call Stephanie Hinamon at 419-531-2119 #2 or email registration@jewishtoledo.org. For questions about a program, please call René Rusgo at 419-531-2119 #1 or email rene@JewishToledo.org. For complete itinerary, check out www.jewishtoledo.org/60andBetter/out-and-about
Healthy Living Our approach to aging includes promoting a healthy lifestyle. By offering a series of wellness programs, the JLC helps those in our community achieve their health goals. MONDAY Check In with Us Pelham Manor 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Jewish Living Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. It doesn’t have to be a manic Monday when you come by to get your blood pressure and/or glucose checked by a registered nurse. It’s quick, painless, and keeps you on the path to good health. L’Chayim! All supplies are provided.
WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description)
WEDNESDAY 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Ballet Ball Fusion This is a great combination class that brings together basic ballet, Tai Chi, and drumming to give you a complete and fulfilling workout 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon unlike any other with music to guide you. It focuses on your core for Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early balance and strength and offers a full range of motion to help you work on Your favorite class kicks off your day with a comprehensive workout featur- your stretching and breathing. ing cardio, strength, and flexibility. Balls, bands, chairs, and light weights are used in this class. Join us for great moves and great music. FRIDAY All supplies are provided. Free. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. AND 11 a.m. - noon Get Fit…It’s Never Too Early (see above for description) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Drumming 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. A full-body workout for any fitness level that anyone can do. Drumsticks Poker & More… are pounded on exercise balls and clinked overhead and side-to-side to up- Big and Little Vegas, Stretch, and Red and Black - those are just a few of beat music that will have you moving in step and around the circle. This the games you can expect to play in this lively get together for all. Nickels class keeps you active and gives your core a great workout. All supplies are and dimes are what you will need to make this an afternoon of fun. provided. To use any of the above services, just fill out a simple and quick Client Registration Form. To learn more about the Jewish Living Center, call 419-531-2119 #1 or visit JewishToledo.org. The Jewish Living Center is supported by the Area Office on Aging, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Seniors Services Supporting Organization.
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Local 23rd
Annu al
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The Give-A-Gift program provides underprivileged Toledo kids with new gifts for the holidays. The kids will be referred to the program by the following agencies: • Jewish Family Service • Lucas County Juvenile Court's CASA program
Each donor will be given the name and interests of a specific child which makes shopping not only easier but much more fun. We greatly appreciate all the community support for this program each year and hope to be able to count on you again this year. For more information call Wendy Payne at 419.885.3341.
Hanukkah and all holiday gifts should be dropped off at Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave. by 6 p.m. on December 5
10% off at Learning Express for Give•A•Gift purchases.
With the support of Temple Shomer Emunim, Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim To sign up for Give-a-Gift, please e-mail the following information to Wendy Payne at wpayne@templese.com or you may fill out this form and return it to Give-A-Gift, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 by Friday, November 16, 2018. You will be notified of the name(s) of the child(ren).
Name: _____________________________________
YES, we would like to purchase gifts for children in need. (specify #) _______ Gifts are tax-deductible. Financial donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to JFGT Give-A-Gift.
Address: ___________________________________ City: _________________ State: ____Zip: ________ Phone: (home)_____________________________ (cell)
Email:
Mahjongg Card Orders through HADASSAH Purchase your 2019 MahJongg Cards through Hadassah by January 4, 2019. The standard-small print card is $8.00. The large print card is $9.00. Please make your check payable to: Karen Lieberman and mail to: Karen Lieberman, 5831 Monroe Street # 304, Sylvania OH 43560 by November 1. OR Karen Lieberman, 10965 W. Clairmont Circle Bldg M2 Unit 105, Tamarac FL 33321 in November and December. Enclose your name, address, phone and/or email with the size and number of 2019 cards you need. Karen Lieberman: noteworthy@aol.com 419.340.7971
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Local
Save the Date! Saturday, March 16, 2019
Hip Hop Hanukkah! Sunday, December 2, 2018 Sky Zone Toledo 1pm-3pm
Young Jewish Toledo “I love the ‘80s” Soirée Get ready for a totally rad and tubular blast from the past! Like, don’t be a bummer and not come to this bodacious party.
Jewish Federation & Foundation
EMOJI camp reunion
NEW PROGRAM
Jewish Federation Film Club Jan. 12 and Feb. 23 Franciscan Center at Lourdes University
BBYO Scholarships Available Four year membership scholarship is available for $100, making a membership only $50. Scholarships are available for regional conventions, international conventions, and summer BBYO experiences. For more information or an application, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
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Local
Concert to commemorate 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht By Emily Gordon It has been 80 years since Kristallnacht, “the Night of Broken Glass,” shattered life for Jews in Germany and, eventually, all of Europe. The two-day pogrom resulted in hundreds of synagogues in Germany and Austria destroyed or completely defaced, thousands of Jewish businesses and homes ransacked, and glass and furniture tossed into the streets. Approximately 30,000 Jewish men were rounded up and sent to concentration camps during the pogram widely regarded by historians as the beginning of the Holocaust. The 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht will be observed in Toledo on Nov. 18 with a free concert at Temple Shomer Emunim at 4 p.m. Samuel Rosenbaum, Z”L, and Samuel Adler’s Kristallnacht cantata “Stars in the Dust” was commissioned by 22 American congregations to mark the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht in 1988, said Adler, world renowned composer and Jewish Toledoan, in his program notes. “The work opens with a question as to how could this happen in a country that prided itself on tolerance, intelligence, and education in its past and present. The rest of the piece is an answer to how this transformation took place, and the terror it started throughout Europe resulting in the destruction of most Jewish communities on the continent,” Adler stated in his notes. “The ending of the work is a call for such events to never happen again and a call for vigilance for such events never to happen again.” “Stars in the Dust” features Cantor Andrea Rae Markowicz, soprano; Christopher Scholl, tenor; Lance Ashmore, baritone; and Bowling Green State University Collegiate Chorale, Richard Schnipke, director, and Orchestra. The performance will be conducted by Emily Freeman Brown, music director and conductor of the Bowling Green Philharmonia and Opera Theater and professor of conducting in the College of Musical Arts at BGSU. It will be narrated by Los Angeles actress Michelle Azar. Conducting “Stars in the Dust” is a “very powerful experience” for Freeman Brown, as she is married to Adler and considers it his family and community’s legacy, she said. “His personal family history very closely connects us to the piece. He was 10 years old during Kristallnacht and his father was the last cantor at the central synagogue in
Mannheim, Germany. He and his family left Germany soon after,” Freeman Brown said. “Sam considers coming to America as having saved their lives. He feels a debt to America and a need to commemorate Kristallnacht here.” Although she conducts Adler’s works often, Freeman Brown has never conducted “Stars in the Dust” before, she said. “We decided this was a good time to perform it, to mark the 80th anniversary. I was very interested in performing the the piece and doing so in Toledo. It seemed like the right time,” she said. The couple agrees that observing anniversaries that examine the past are important to maintaining a peaceful culture for the future. “We must commemorate these events with special emphasis on the fragility of any society and an awareness that only through involvement in our society and its constant improvement can we insure the stability of our future,” Adler said in his notes. Freeman Brown hopes audience members will be inspired and have something to think about after the concert. “Music has a way of speaking to our sensitive and deeper nature,” she said. “It speaks to our hearts in ways words don’t on their own. With so much noise out on social media, music has a way of speaking to society in a way that goes deeper.” As the grandchild of Holocaust survivors Ruth and Philip Markowicz and having grown up in Toledo, performing the piece is special to Cantor Markowicz, too. “I like to think of music as a collaborative medium. We all bring our unique gifts to a project to help create something greater than ourselves,” Cantor Markowicz said. “Ten years ago, when I began the journey to become an ordained Cantor, I made this idea a part of my life's purpose - to utilize music as a collaboratory medium to help make meaning, to help connect people to their Judaism, their spirituality, their communities and the world around us. For me, being a part of commemorations like this is a duty, and a small way that I can do my part to make sure that the horrors of this dark period in our history are never forgotten.” Cantor Markowicz considers the commemoration an exceptional opportunity for community members to learn about Kristallnacht and observe its anniversary.
“We are fortunate to have Dr. Samuel Adler, a witness to these events and a world-renowned composer, as a member of our community. His exquisite interpretation through music of his story to help memorialize the destruction of the Night of Broken Glass is poignant and moving and, I believe, an important work in helping to guide us to a more peaceful future as we learn from our past,” she said. Freeman Brown is looking forward to having so many “stars” perform together.
“The forces we put together for this performance are all amongst our best players. It’ll be really special and a real highlight to get this quality of performing forces together for this event. We’re really happy to bring everyone up from Bowling Green to do it,” Freeman Brown said. Additional performed pieces will include Sim Shalom (Grant Us Peace), Ahavat Olam (Everlasting Love) and Adonai, Ma Adam (O Lord what is man?)
Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Sunday, November 18, 2018 4 p.m. Temple Shomer Emunim
World renowned composer Samuel Adler’s Kristallnacht Cantata “Stars in the Dust” featuring: Cantor Andrea Rae Markowicz, soprano Christopher Scholl, tenor Lance Ashmore, baritone Michelle Azar, narrator BGSU Collegiate Chorale and Orchestra Conducted by Emily Freeman Brown
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Young Jewish Toledo Programs especially for postcollege to young families.
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
YJT Does Board & Brush Saturday, Nov. 17 7:30 p.m. Board & Brush Sylvania – 6725 W. Central Ave. $40 per person by 11/17 at 9 a.m., $50 after Space is limited; advance registration and payment is required. Register at boardandbrush.com/sylvania/6906 and to Hallie at hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362.
YJT at the Ronald McDonald House Sunday, Dec. 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ronald McDonald House – 3883 Monroe St (press “call” button at gate upon arrival to be let in) FREE - please bring a beverage to donate (soda, water, juice, etc.) Space is limited; advance registration required. RSVP by Friday, 12/14, to Hallie Freed at hallie@ jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362.
Board & Brush Creative Studio's goal is to turn you into a “DIY master.” Distressing, sanding with the grain, and staining are a few of the important steps you will be guided through to make your personalized wood sign look as though it has been with you for years. Hone your own passion for décor and DIY projects; we hand you the tools and direction, you create the friendships and crafts. Ticket includes board and supplies, snacks, and one drink ticket.
Grab your apron and join us for a day of service at the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House, Toledo’s home away from home, offers families who travel to Toledo for their children’s specialized medical care a warm, safe, clean, and friendly environment. Young Jewish Toledo will be cooking lunch for families staying here.
RSVP to Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo. org or 419-724-0362
YJT Trivia Nights Appetizers on us, drinks on you! Test your skills and pub knowledge by joining YJT for a night of trivia. Trivia starts at 7 p.m., make sure to arrive by 6:45 p.m. (reservation will be under “Young Jewish Toledo”) Tuesday, Jan. 22 – Paddy Jacks, 6725 W. Central Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 13 – El Camino Real, 2500 Sylvania Ave. RSVP by the date prior to each trivia night to Hallie Freed at hallie@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362 Y O U N G
Toledo facebook.com/JewishToledo
RSVP to any or all events to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362.
Young Jewish Toledo is a staple of Jewish life in the Toledo area, existing to draw wonderful, dynamic, young Jewish people together for the greater benefit of the community. From Hebrew Happy Hours to date nights to volunteer opportunities, Young Jewish Toledo provides a range of opportunities for young Jewish professionals 21-40. These future leaders of Jewish Toledo are continuously strengthening personal connections while participating in – and perpetuating – Jewish life in Toledo. To find out more about how you or someone you know can get involved with Young Jewish Toledo, contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org.
Archery Holiday Celebration Young Jewish Toledo celebrated Sukkot in an exceptional way this September by slinging some arrows at AJ Archery downtown. AJ herself taught the group how to shoot arrows and several bullseyes were made to classic rock tunes blasting in the range.
Ladies, Margs, & Mitzvot
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PJ Library SUPPORTED BY
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Jewish Federation & Foundation
WILL YOU READ ME A STORY?
YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
FREE books and CDs Are you getting YOURS? RSVP to any or all events to Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0362. Please notify us of any dietary issues at least one week prior to the event. Mitzvah Morning Sunday, Nov. 11 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Leonard Lounge – Federation campus FREE – Please bring personal care or paper products to donate. Bagels, coffee, and fruit provided. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 9, to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@ jewishtoledo.org Want to make a difference in our community? Meet up with us to perform an easy mitzvah for the upcoming holidays. We will prepare soup and cookie dry mix containers to donate to the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry and senior centers in the Toledo area. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
PJ Apple Picking
PJ Library® is completely FREE for participating families in the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo region.
PJ Library® seeks to engage Jewish families with young children. Each participating child in our community from age six months through eight will receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month. Each book and CD comes with resources to help families use the selection in their home. The book and music list has been selected by the foremost children’s book experts and includes a wide array of themes related to Jewish holidays, folktales and Jewish family life. To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org. PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK
Preschool Co-sponsored by
Chabad and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Supported by the Federation’s Annual Campaign
Gan Yeladim Tiny Treasures and PJ Library proudly present: Fall into Hanukkah Playdates Join us for Fall into Hanukkah Playdates with Gan Yeladim Preschool and PJ Library! Playdates will offer creative movement, Jewish songs, interactive and hands on activities, recipe sharing, baking, story time, snacks, and free play. Fall into Hanukkah Playdates are a great opportunity for Moms, Dads, Bubbies, Zaydes and other guardians to meet new, young families. Suggested donation - $10 per class/$50 for all 6 sessions RSVP requested the day prior to Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or Hallie@Jewishtoledo.org. Please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions. All Playdates will take place from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Leonard Lounge on the Federation campus.
To learn more about PJ Library® and to ensure your child receives this wonderful gift, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@JewishToledo.org PJ Library® is supported in part by the Gary and Andrea Delman Family Foundation and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.
Friday, Nov. 2 – Make and take a fun project Friday, Nov. 9 – Challah, grape juice, and music with Miss Megan Friday, Nov. 16 – Thanks for Being a Friend Day Friday, Nov. 30 – Smell, taste, touch, and share favorite Hanukkah recipes and activities Friday, Dec. 7 – Hanukkah party
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Jewish Community Relations Council PARTNERHIP2GETHER WESTERN GALILEE
Global Day of Jewish Learning Virtual Joint Jewish Learning with friends across the ocean
featuring:
Call Alice at 419-536-1800, 419-480-7897 or Devorah at 419-356-5280, 419-841-4652 to volunteer at the blood drive, donate blood, and make phone calls. "An individual who saves a person's life is as tho they have saved the entire world." Be a mensch and do a mitzvah, help us saves lives. Did you know that one pint of blood can save three people's lives? Now, that's awesome!!
LYN JULIUS
THE UNTOLD STORY OF JEWISH REFUGEES FROM ARAB COUNTRIES
Lyn is a UK born Journalist, blogger, Author of ‘Uprooted’ & Founder of HARIF – the UK Association of Jews from the Middle-East and North Africa JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO BOARD ROOM
A V to I TFagie A L BatEfageli@bex.net @JAFI.ORG
Author Lyn Julius is the cofounder of Harif, the UK Association of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa. Harif advocates for the rights of ex-refugees from Arab countries and Iran. The daughter of Jewish-Iraqi refugees, Julius wrote “UPROOTED: How 3,000 Years of Jewish Civilisation in the Arab World Vanished Overnight” to shed light on the post-1948 exodus of more than 850,000 Jewish refugees from the Arab Middle East and North Africa (Mizrahi Jews) and its causes. Her book also assesses how well these Jews have integrated into Israel and how their struggles have been politi-
INTRAFAITH BLOOD DRIVE Temple Shomer Sunday, November 11, 2018 9am-2pm
cized. It charts the growing clamor for recognition, redress, and memorialization for the refugees and explores how their cause can contribute to peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Muslim world. The Global Day of Jewish Learning is an annual, virtual joint Jewish learning opportunity presented by Partnership2Gether Western Galilee and The Jewish Agency For Israel. Seating is limited to the first 30 people. Please RSVP to Fagie Benstein at fageli@bex.net by Friday, Nov. 9.
Perrysburg Musical Theatre to present ‘Parade’ Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For a New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America's history. In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklynraised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of
everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor's false testimony seal Leo's fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion. Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heartwrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten. Groups looking for powerful, moving theatrical experiences will need to look no further than this unforgettable show. Audience members are encouraged to stay after the performance for a discussion about the play and its topics.
Parade
Book by Alfred Uhry Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Perrysburg Musical Theatre November 9 and 10 at 7 p.m., November 11 at 2 p.m. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 871 E. Boundary, Perrysburg
Locally owned and operated since 1955
Visit us on the web www.jewishtoledo.org
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Local
S AV E T H E D AT E !
Jewish Food and Ar ts Festival
Don't miss out on the sounds of the season
Emily A. Sansom • Au.D., F-AAA
Sunday, May 19, 2019
JEWISH
food music artists
(it would have been enough but there's so much more!)
Artist packets are available. To volunteer or register, please contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org
Jewish Federation & Foundation
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Temple Shomer Emunim
November Worship Schedule
Friday, November 2nd Shabbat Service 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will speak
Friday, November 9th “Just Because It’s Shabbat” 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will speak Cantor Roher will be on the Bima, along with Student Rabbi Alicia Harris
Friday, November 16th Kabbalat Panim Reception at 5:15PM Shabbat Service 6:00PM Judge Connie F. Zemmelman will speak
Thursday, November 8th at 10:30AM JUDAS, by Amoz Oz
Coffee with the Clergy Wednesdays, November 7th & 21st @ 11:00AM
Saturday, November 10th “Kid”dush Club 10:00AM Tot Program Led by Rabbi Weinstein, Cantor Roher & Student Rabbi Alicia Harris
Temple Book Club
“Kid”dush Club Saturday, November 10th at 10:00AM For our youngest congregants and their families! Led by Rabbi Weinstein, Cantor Roher & Student Rabbi Alicia Harris
Men’s Chavurah Tuesday, November 20th at 7:30PM
Bible & Bagels Sundays, November 4th & 11th @ 9:15AM
Friday, November 23rd Shabbat Service 6:00PM Rabbi Weinstein will speak
Friday, November 30th Lay-led Shabbat Service 6:00PM Service led by Dr. Andrew Pelletier
Religious School Calendar
The Great Mezuzah Stick-‐Up!
Sunday, November 11th 11:30AM-‐1:30PM If you don’t have a mezuzah on your door, Rabbi Weinstein and Student Rabbi Alicia Harris will come bless your home and join you in dedicating a new mezuzah. Call the Temple to make your reservation today!
Nov. 4. Religious School 9:15-‐11:30AM, 9:30AM Temple Tots Nov. 6 Tuesday Tutoring 4PM; Hebrew School #2 5PM Nov. 7 Hebrew School 4:20PM Nov. 11 Religious School 9:15AM Nov. 13 Tuesday Tutoring 4PM; Hebrew School #2 5PM Nov. 14 Hebrew School 4:20PM Nov. 18 Religious School 9:15-‐11:30AM Nov. 20 Tuesday Tutoring 4PM; Hebrew School #2 5PM Nov. 21 No Hebrew School Nov. 25 No Religious School Nov. 27 Tuesday Tutoring 4PM; Hebrew School #2 5PM Nov. 28 Hebrew School 4:20PM
Congregation B’nai Israel David S. Stone Religious School
NOVEMBER Sunday Wednesday Sunday
4 7 11
Wednesday
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Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday
18 21 25 28
Rel Schl 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Rel Schl 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Rel Schl 9:30 am - 12:00 pm • Speaker for Gliding Stars 9:30 - 10:00 am Rel Schl 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm • CRUSY Fall Kinnus - 11/16-11/18 Rel Schl 9:30 am - 12:00 pm NO RS - THANKSGIVING BREAK NO RS - THANKSGIVING BREAK Rel Schl 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
BITUSY & KADIMA
Lounge Night - “Hide & Seek” Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 6-7:30 pm Nov. 16-18 CRUSY Fall Kinnus - Lexington, KY
HANUKKAH IS EARLY THIS YEAR! The First Candle is lit the Evening of Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 CBI'S TOT SHABBAT PROGRAM Parents & Children Ages 0-5 children up to 5 years of age
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
DAILY SERVICES SCHEDULE
The CBI & Cong. Etz Chayim Annual Rummage Sale
Sunday & Monday, Nov. 4-5, 2018, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cong. Etz Chayim, 3853 Woodley Rd. If you’d like to volunteer, please call Ellen Federman at 419-534-2925
Sisterhood Book Club
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, 10:30 a.m. "It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree" by A.J. Jacobs, c.2017 RSVP to Sharon Stein at sstein100@gmail.com
Hanukkah Shopping Days 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Followed by a festive Kiddush Luncheon
INTRAFAITH BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Congregation Shomer Emunim To volunteer, donate blood, and make phone calls, contact Alice @ 419-536-1800, 419-480-7897 or Devorah @ 419-356-5280, 419-841-4652
Donate Blood & Save Lives!
CBI Adult Ed. Series Jewish Community Event
"The Untold Story of the Exile of Jews from Arab Countries" Skype Limud and lecture from London, England presented by Ms. Lyn Julius, author of "Uprooted"
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lecture will be held in the Jewish Federation Board Room MENORAHS , GIFTS and much, much more!
~ HANUKKAH IS EARLY THIS YEAR! SAVE THE DATE ~
Special Musical Hanukkah Shabbat Service Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 9:30 a.m.
when Religious School is in session
ANNUAL GLOBAL DAY OF JEWISH LEARNING
CBI Sisterhood Gift Shop Sun., Nov. 11 Sun., Nov. 18 Mon., Nov. 19 Tues., Nov. 27 Wed., Nov. 28 Sun., Dec. 2 Mon., Dec. 3
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
CBI Hanukkah Family Celebration & Brunch DELICIOUS HANUKKAH MENU
Open to Everyone - No Charge Program limited to first 30 with Reservations. To RSVP, contact Fagie Benstein at 419.322.9681 or email fagie@jewishtoledo.org This is a Community Event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
~ SAVE THE DATE ~
CBI Adult Education Series
Sunday Dec. 9, 2018 11:30 a.m.
“The First Jewish Wife’s Lessons”
Everyone Welcome. RSVP to 419.517.8400 by Monday, Dec. 3, 2018
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
Presented by Rabbi Alan Sokobin, J.D. No Charge Everyone Welcome
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Congregation Etz Chayim SISTERHOOD NEWS A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped with the Joint B’nai Israel/Etz Chayim Rummage Sale. It was a great success and that is due to all the volunteers who donated their time and effort.
SYNAGOGUE BOOK CLUB The next synagogue book club will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the synagogue library. The book being reviewed is Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World, by Susan Silverman. Rachel Osnowitz will be the reviewer. Everyone is invited. Desserts will Save the Date: The Sisterhood is planning a Chanukah meal be served. and entertainment for Sunday, December 9, 2018. More details will be forthcoming. BI RT H DAY/ANNI VER SARY/ I NSTALLAT I O N KIDDUSH LUNCHEON The next Sisterhood Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, The November birthday and anniversary Kiddush luncheon November 13th at 10:15 in the shul library. All Sisterhood will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018. In addition, the members are invited to attend. new executive board and trustees will be installed. Also, the synagogue is proud to announce that the recipient of the presKNITZVAH KNITTING GROUP tigious Morris Lubitsky Memorial Award is Michael “MickEveryone is invited to come together and knit or crochet ey” Rosenberg. Mickey will be honored at the luncheon. shawls for “Baskets of Care” which is a group that supports ladies who are going through chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. ART MUSEUM TOUR The next meeting is Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 Join your friends for an enjoyable and informative tour at p.m. Each month ladies get together at the synagogue to knit the Toledo Museum of Art on Sunday, November 18, 2018 and kibbutz as we do mitzvahs for this great cause. at 1:00 p.m. Andrea Delman will be the docent. The cost is $8.00 per person. Please register by Thursday, November 15th. ADULT LEARNING CLASS On Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Dr. Yonatan Miller will be presenting an adult class entitled “The Greek Torah: Triumph or Tragedy”. A continental breakfast will be served. There is no charge for this class.
Chabad House SAVE THE DATE!
CHANUKAH AT THE MALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
5PM
Celebrate the second night of Chanukah with the whole community! Join us for the lighting of the large Menorah in Franklin Park Mall + Refreshments, Music, Crafts and more! JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHANUKAH
CAR MENORAH PARADE!
Help us share the joy of Chanukah with Toledo as we parade through the city with Menorahs and music. Followed by refreshments and dancing at Chabad House For info: info@chabadtoledo.com
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Jewish Living Center Jewish Toledo goes west
Glen Canyon Dam JLC gifted the travelers with shirts that read, "I traveled to the National Parks with the JLC and all I got was this lousy t-shirt".
Grand Finale at Grand Canyon
Dinner at Red Cliffs Lodge
California Zephyr Zion National Park
The Bobs
A passerby
View from the train
At Glen Canyon Dam
Stopping for a quick pic at Colorado National monument
The gang stopping to pose for a photo
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon Grand Finale at Grand Canyon Sedona
Sedona Synagogue
Sedona Trolley
Sedona Synagogue
Sedona Synagogue
At Glen Canyon Dam
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Obituary
Betty Linver
September 6, 1924 – September 30, 2018 tempered Betty Jean by her older brother - and a love of chocolate. She was graduated from high school at age 16, and in 1942, at age 18, she met Joe Linver, a handsome young Naval Officer from Detroit. She stole his heart, and they were married the next year. They remained madly in love for the next 70 years, until Joe's death in 2013. Betty was Joe's anchor, with wonderful business sense, the practical one whose advice fueled Joe's success at the Linver-Kripke Division of the Wabash Scrap Material Company here in Toledo. They raised their family of four children here, with Betty running a tight ship while Joe spent long hours at the office. With her gift of gab and engaging personality, she helped Joe win over client after client. For 40 years, she and Joe were active participants in the Toledo Jewish community as members of Congregation B’nai Israel, and as supporters of numerous Jewish causes. Joe sold his business and, in 1986, Betty and Betty Linver, age 94, died peacefully in her Joe moved to Albuquerque to be with their older sleep on Sunday, September 30, 2018, in Albuson Michael, and his wife and family. In her new querque, New Mexico. Her infectious zest for life touched all fortu- life there, she widened her circle of friends, mainnate enough to know and love her. Born in Kan- tained her love and support of the arts, honed sas City, Missouri, she was a feisty precocious her skills as the consummate cook, and continued redhead with a strong will - called the terrible her life-long focus on physical health, fast-walk-
Thomas I. Wisniewski, 1948-2018 • David J. Czerniak, Director
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ing two miles every day until last year. She never slowed down her entire life, even as dementia took its toll the past few months. She never lost her intense love of family; she was so proud of all of them and their individual talents and successes. Her Jewish faith became even more important over time as well, becoming a Bat Mitzvah at age 75. Betty leaves a unique legacy of kindness and toughness, wisdom and courage. She loved as deeply as she was loved by others. She was as beautiful within as she was the stunning redhead externally. Betty is survived by her sister, Shirley Gaines; her two sons, Michael Linver and Preston Linver, and their wives, Mina Jo and Debbi; her two daughters, Janet Anderson and Rochelle Davidson, and Janet's husband Sven; and her nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Betty was laid to rest next to her beloved Joe at Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque on Wednesday, October 3. Donations in her memory can be made to Congregation B'nai Israel in Albuquerque or to Armada Hospice in Albuquerque. Please visit the online guestbook for Betty at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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“The trip to Puerto Rico allowed me to give back to a community that seemed like others have forgotten about. In helping them rebuild their homes, I am hoping it gives them the opportunity to start to rebuild their lives . To do this with Toledo Hillel was truly a wonderful experience.” -Dillion Overmeyer NECHAMA is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides natural disaster response, rebuild, and preparedness training services nationwide. Guided by the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, performing good acts, and helping the stranger, NECHAMA offers a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill, creating mutual respect and understanding among people. Toledo Hillel students helped rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Maria during their Fall Break. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to helping others.
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