Elul/Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775-5776 September/October 2015

Published as a Community Service by the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines online at jewishdesmoines.org • volume 32 number 1

[inside] Non-Profit Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Organization 33158 Ute Avenue U.S. Postage 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Waukee, IA 50263-7538 PAID Des Moines, IA Permit No. 2506 7 TORAH TALK BY DAVID FRIEDGOOD Address Service Requested 8 CHEF DU JOUR: KAREN ENGMAN 9 MEET MARK DAVIS, DEVELOPMENT DIR. 15 HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM OUR RABBIS 18 SPORTS PAGE BY LARRY DEUTCH 20 IRAN DEAL PERSPECTIVES Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Community Report July / August Education Beit Sefer Shalom / Gan Shalom Preschool / Engman Camp Shalom • Online registration is OPEN at: www.jewishdesmoines.org/bss for the 15-16 school year! • Enhanced Computer Lab at Beit Sefer Shalom this year. • Gan Shalom Camp ran 10 weeks this summer and ended on Friday, August 14, 2015. • Gan Shalom Preschool 2015-2016 will started Monday, August 24, 2015. www.jewishdesmoines.org/gs/ enroll to enroll now! • Gan Shalom Parent Orientation on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. • Engman Camp Shalom ran 9 weeks of camp this summer and served 50 children throughout the summer. Engman Camp Shalom field trip • Our End of Camp Carnival was held 8/7/15. • ECS received the American Camping Association Accreditation for the 1st time this summer.

Senior Care & Family Outreach Jewish Family Services and Outreach • Started our new and improved Kibitz 2.0 program, which features great activities for children of all ages that will complement the adult component of our program. We have also shifted some of the times that we will be meeting to accommodate families with varying schedules. Gan Shalom Summer Camp • Conducted focus groups to ensure we are meeting the needs of all of our community members. Received great feedback about new programming opportunities as well as gaps in our services for active adults. • Became a charter member of the new Central Iowa Grant Professionals Association, which will allow us bet- ter access to various funding opportunities we may be able to take advantage of. • Held monthly senior luncheons, visited the Des Moines Art Center with seniors and enjoyed lunch at Baru at the Art Center. We all had a great time on this special outing! • Attended Central Iowa’s Wellbeing Conference, which outlined how we can improve our community’s over- all health and wellness, including looking at improving measures beyond physical wellbeing.

Community Jewish Family Services Jewish Community Relations Commission • Convened the annual meeting of Iowa Jewish communities. • Participated in commemoration of victims of the Bosnian genocide. • Facilitating development of the West Des Moines – Mateh Asher Partnership. • Collaborated with Homeland Security in Caspe security audit. • Continuing assessment of antisemitism and the dangers of an empowered antisemitic Iran.

History Iowa Jewish Historical Society Honoring The Victims of Srebrenica • Presented our first cooking class using recipes from the IJHS cookbook—Beyond Matzo Balls: Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Cooking—on August 14 at the Culinary Loft at the Des Moines Social Club. Thanks to the generosity of Teresa Adams-Tomka of Kitchen Collage and our sponsors, more than a score of people learned to cook a variety of favorite foods from the cookbook and sampled them throughout the class. The event raised several thousand dollars to support IJHS’ education and preservation activities. • The IJHS received a grant of $21,340 from the Historical Resources Development Program (HRDP) admin- istered by the State Historical Society of Iowa! The two-year grant will enable the IJHS to preserve more than 250 interviews that were done with members of the statewide Jewish community from the 1970s to 2006 as well as original TV shows done by the Federation and tapes of special occasions in history of the Jewish community. This is the second time that the IJHS has been awarded an HRDP grant for care of our collections. • On October 26, the IJHS will be delighted to host members of the RaySociety, ’s lifelong Digitizing the IJHS Collection learning organization. Among the highlights of the tour will be our two newest exhibits—Food in Jewish Life and The Memorial Boards from the Sons of Congregation, Marshalltown, Iowa.

2 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Message from the President THE GREATER DES MOINES TO A SWEET NEW YEAR Rosh Hashanah is simultaneously a time of great celebration Jewish and subtle trepidation. We celebrate the completion of one year and the beginning of the next. Two months into my presidency I am filled with a sense of pride. Our Federation is strong and Press continuing to have a positive impact on the lives we touch. Engman Camp Shalom had another successful summer leaving an Published 6 times annually by indelible impact on a multitude of children’s lives. Jewish Family the Jewish Federation of Greater Services continues to make inroads in the Jewish community and Des Moines under the auspices of the Jewish Community Relations the broader non Jewish community helping those who need some Committee assistance, camaraderie or navigating a difficult life event. Beit Sefer Shalom and Gan Shalom start this fall reaching more and more children in our community. Every 4 years Iowa is the pulse Mark S. Finkelstein, Editor of the political world and the Federation is taking advantage of this David Copeland, Layout by establishing the Presidential Speakers Series. We have invited every announced presidential candidate to share their views on Gayle Brimeyer, Staff Assistant different topics. Everything the Federation does reverts back to our Jodi Larson, Staff Assistant mission: “To enrich Jewish living through connection, education Sophie Homonoff, Staff Assistant and compassion.” With movement towards success inevitably there Mollie Giller, Contributing Editor are hiccups. I appreciate those in our community with patience and constructive criticism as we attempt to make your Federation work •••••••••••• for the totality of our community. JEWISH FEDERATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE On Rosh Hashanah the Book of Life is opened before G-d and David Adelman, President we become advocates for our personal inscription into this book. Don Blumenthal, Vice-President We review the choices we have made over the past year, our actions Sharon Goldford, President-Elect and our intentions, as we attempt to honestly evaluate ourselves. Kent Rosenberg, Treasurer David Adelman, President As we celebrate the High Holidays and welcome a sweet new year we must not rest on our past laurels but rather strive to fulfil our Michael Wolnerman, Recording mission in a greater fashion. Ultimately we hope our names are Secretary inscribed in the Book of Life, an image that speaks clearly of securing our destinies in a positive way for the coming Jule Goldstein, Immediate Past year. President Members-at Large: Throughout the Jewish High Holidays, let’s focus on our family, friends and our community, be respectful to those Tom Press whose views we disagree and celebrate our common ground. There are far too many conflicts within our world to be Steve Schoenebaum torn apart. I hope, when drafting my president’s message a year from now the Federation has provided services to more Jared Bernstein people and continues to be viewed as a pillar of good in greater Des Moines. AGENCY CHAIRS Beit Sefer Shalom May you all be inscribed and sealed for a good & sweet new year. L’ Shana Tova Gabrielle Callistein, Chair Gan Shalom Preschool Marsha Wiggins, Chair Jewish Community Relations 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Gil Coosner, Chair The Jewish Fed- Financial Rating 77.1 83.7 82.1 83.7 72.5 87.2 82.2 83.6 94.7 Jewish Family Services eration of Greater Des Programming % 77.1 76.5 76.8 84.9 81.4 80.4 80.1 80.8 86.6 Norene Mostkoff, Chair Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center Moines has earned our Jon Fleming, President first 4 star rating from Iowa Jewish Historical Society Consortium of Past Presidents: Charity Navigator. Financial Rating Karen Engman 100.0 Janice Rosenberg We received a rating of Melanie Sandler 94.7 out of a possible 100. Our 95.0 Robbie Winick improved rating is attributed to 90.0 Stuart Oxer, Executive Director •••••••••••• reducing our administrative and 85.0 fundraising expenses from 19% Opinions expressed in The Greater 80.0 Des Moines Jewish Press are not of revenue to 13% and for receiv- 75.0 necessarily those of the Jewish ing a 100% score in transparency Federation of Greater Des Moines, its 70.0 committees, or its staff. by disclosing all required finan- 65.0 Inserts to the Jewish Press may not cial documents on our website. necessarily bear endorsement of 60.0 the Jewish Federation. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Visit http://goo.gl/rnElnl to We are always happy to consider see our 4 star rating. Financial Rating articles and information for publication.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines has earned our first 4 star rating from Charity Navigator. We reserve the right to edit We received a rating of 94.7 our of a possible 100. Our improved rating was attributed to 3 main areas: submissions. 1. Reducing our admin and fundraising expense to 13.4%, The Jewish Press will not accept 2. Improving overall revenue through increased donations and tuition paid advertisements for electoral 3. Receiving a score of 100% in transparancy by disclosing all financial documents on our website candidates or their causes.

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September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 3 Education Beit Sefer Shalom’s New Board Members for 2015-2016 / 5776 School Year Fun. Energetic. Mother. Wife. Friend. Artistic. Devoted Mother. Lifelong Learner. Education Passionate volunteer. Traveler. Cook. Advocate. Exercise Devotee. Recreational Cook. Animal Lover. Avid Gardener. Music Enthusiast. Randi and her husband Chris live in West Des Moines. Together they have three children; Isadora In 1991, Leah moved to Des Moines from (8), and 2 three year-old twins, Zeke and Brodie. Nebraska to attend Drake University, and stayed in The family also shares a love for the family dog, the community after graduating. Currently, she lives Louie. Randi grew up in the Des Moines area and in central Des Moines and now has five children; came back to Des Moines to marry Chris and join the Nick, Jordana, Nathaniel, Gabriella and Avi, as well family business. Over the years Randi has served on as two spoiled cats, Durango and Luna. Over the various boards in the Jewish community spanning a years, Leah and her family have been active in both number of the synagogues and the Jewish Federation. Tifereth Israel Synagogue and the Judaic Resource She has a passion for volunteer work and helping Center. This past year, she has enjoyed being a regu- others. lar parent volunteer at Beit Sefer Shalom. Addition- ally, she volunteers at Furry Friends Refuge animal Randi owns her own accounting practice in West shelter and tutors adult ESL students in English. Des Moines. She worked for a major corporation di- Randi Schwartz Carr, rectly out of college and later decided that she wanted Leah Jones, Volunteer Leah worked in a variety of careers after finish- Treasurer to be a part of the family business. The business kept Coordinator Chair ing college, including pre-school teacher, postal Randi and her husband in the Des Moines area. She worker and running a small business. During this is very passionate about helping people whether that is with complicated tax time, she worked part-time so she could stay home with her children during the code or in the larger community. day and homeschool them. In 2010, she enrolled her children in Des Moines Public schools and returned to Drake University to pursue a master’s degree She holds a B.A. from the University of Iowa and has extensive business in education. During that time, she also began to work with adults with intel- and accounting practice course work. lectual disabilities at Mosaic on a part-time basis. After receiving her degree and teaching certificate, Leah accepted a position as a Title 1 Reading Interven- Randi’s goal for the 2015-2016 school year is to help Beit Sefer Shalom be tionist at Harding Middle School in Des Moines, and has taught there for the as fiscally responsible as possible and help the school move in a positive direc- past two years. She is looking forward to shifting to a new role in the 2015-16 tion. school year at Harding as a sheltered ESL teacher. Leah holds a B.A. in English and History from Drake University. In addi- tion, she later returned to Drake to complete her Masters of Arts in Teaching, with endorsements in English, reading and ESL. Devoted wife and mother. Trusted friend. Hard- working healthcare professional. Sports fan. For the 2015-16 school year, Leah’s primary goal is to increase parent engagement in the school, in an effort to fill a need for the school as well as to Melanie and her husband, Brandon, moved to build stronger feelings of ownership in the school and greater involvement in Des Moines from South Florida in 2007. They live their children’s Jewish education. in Waukee and now have one son, Dillon, who will be entering first grade at Eason Elementary this fall. Dillon attends Beit Sefer Shalom and, as a family, they enjoy family Shabbat services at Temple B’nai Jeshurun. Melanie is a Physician Assistant with UnityPoint Clinics. She currently works in Family Medicine and Urgent Care but has always loved healthcare ranging from Pediatrics to Sports Medicine. Melanie re- ceived her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from SUNY Buffalo and went on to com- Melanie Choos, plete her Master’s Degree and Physician Assistant Programming Chair training at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Melanie’s goal for the 2015-16 school year is to coordinate programming for Beit Sefer Shalom students, families, and staff that will help celebrate milestones throughout the school year.

Loving Wife and Mother. Community Volunteer. Adventure seeker. Avid runner. Traveler. Jill is from West Des Moines. After spending years traveling the world either surfing or crewing on yachts, she moved back to West Des Moines where she met her husband, Jim. They have 5 children ages 3 (Jake), 4 (Charlie), 6 (Jack), 7 (Ellie) and 10 (Sa- mantha) and 2 dogs. Jill and her family are members of Temple B’nai Jeshurun. Jill is a Real Estate Broker for Bassman Real Estate. When she’s not out putting deals together, she enjoys being able to volunteer at Western Hills Elementary where her children attend school. She went to Iowa State University and Mira Jill Mollison, Mesa College in San Diego. Personnel Chair Jill’s goal as Personnel Chair is to provide a voice for the teachers of Beit Safer Shalom. She is committed to finding out what is working for the teachers and what issues can be improved upon. She is very excited to be able to be the liaison between the teaching staff and the Beit Sefer Shalom Board of Directors.

4 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Education Gan Shalom Preschool Engman Camp Shalom Summer Camp 2015 had a Summer Camp 2015 was a great summer! Blast! Another fun Gan Shalom Sum- This has mer Camp comes to an end. We been an amaz- enjoyed being with familiar friends ing summer at and making new ones. We focused Engman Camp on STEM (Science, Technology, Shalom. We Engineering and Math) activities had 8 incredible for the children this summer. We themed weeks of planted the garden bed with sun- camp where we flowers, zinnias and marigolds. had a field trip to Later in the summer, the children match our theme found radishes, tomatoes, carrots and we even had and one little pumpkin. We painted a bonus ninth moon rocks, made telescopes, week where dressed up as astronauts and did the moon walk dance. There is a lot of wildlife every day was a at Caspe Terrace. We found a huge toad outside of the classroom door. The kids field trip. Some loved watching it hop home. We also found a groundhog hole. It was pretty of the great deep. We enjoyed spending time with our visitors the Nature Lady, the Waukee places we went Librarian, Menace soccer players, Dramatykes, the Tzofim Friendship Caravan over the summer and the Rabbis. were The Sci- We are kicking off our Gan Shalom Preschool 2015-2016. We have many ence Center, The exciting plans for the children and families. Our teachers enjoyed meeting the Blank Park Zoo, families and children dur- Adventureland, Sky Zone, Kil’n Time Ceramic Studio, Zip Zone, GlowGolf, ing our transition week Valley View Aquatic Center, and much more. before the start of school, We had some fantastic programs that we ran throughout the summer. We on Monday, August 24th. had the Tzofim (Israel Scouts) Caravan come in and run programs for the Our goals here at Gan campers and perform Hebrew and Yiddish music for the community. We had Shalom are to provide the Red Cross swim lessons for 4 weeks of the summer. We also had 2 great weeks best conditions possible of Menace Soccer Camp. There were wonderful programs run on site as well to promote the growth for throughout the summer like our Maccabia (Color War) week. There was a children emotionally, men- whole lot of fun happening at ECS this summer and while it is time to say good tally, physically, socially, bye, we know there will be plenty more fun to be had at Engman Camp Shalom and spiritually. Especially, Summer 2016! to find joy and satisfac- tion in creative work and learning.

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 5 Jewish Family Services and Outreach Upcoming Events Connections Matter! • Senior Luncheon—Thursday, September 10th from 12.00-1.30 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue • Kibitz 2.0—Sunday, September 27th Jewish Family Services is now co-coordinating an exciting new communi- from 11.00-12.00 at Caspe Terrace ty effort, Connections Matter. This effort strives to motivate community-wide change by engaging individuals and community leaders to promote and foster • Kibitz 2.0—Sunday, October 18th from positive, healthy relationships in their communities. 12.00-1.00 at Caspe Terrace The idea is that helping each other become healthy, thriving individuals by building healthy relationships, however big or small, will create healthy com- • Senior Luncheon—Tuesday, October munities for us all. These caring connections can give a child a great start, help 20th from 11.00-2.30 at Prairie Meadows an adult with a history of trauma heal, or even improve the health of a neighbor or well-being of a family. • Rick Recht Concert and Family Dinner— We can all create positive change by being healthy and supportive friends, Wednesday, October 28th from 5.30- neighbors, and family members to each other. 7.30 at Caspe Terrace On September 30th (at 9.00 am-noon and 5.30-8.30 pm) and October 1st (from 9.00 am- noon) Connections Matter will be hosting trainings to help indi- viduals deliver this message with facts, stories, tools, and materials to carry the PJ Our Way Comes to Des Moines message into your community. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! If you are interested in learning more about Connections Matter, please We are excited to announce that Des visit the website at www.connectionsmatter.org where you can also register for Moines is the newest chapter of PJ the training. If you would like more information from Jewish Family Ser- Library’s PJ Our Way. PJ Our Way vices on this important work, please contact Mollie at [email protected] or 515.987.0899 ext. 230. offers children ages 9-11 a selection of high-quality books with Jewish themes. Books are mailed to kids’ homes, and after reading, kids can post comments and reviews onto the PJ Our Way website. In addition to these books, programming through- Grandparents Can Help Protect out the year specifically targeting the PJ Our Way readers will engage families and children in Jewish learning in newer, bigger, and broader Against Whooping Cough with ways. Tdap Vaccine To learn more about PJ Our Way visit www.pjourway.org or contact Mollie at [email protected] or 515.987.0899 ext. 230 The arrival of a new grandchild Tdap vaccine also provides is a time of great joy and pride. Will important protection for you from the baby look just like your son or whooping cough and its serious daughter? Maybe he’ll have your symptoms, which can last as long as spouse’s dimple, or develop your sense 10 weeks or more. of humor. Of course, vaccinating the adults Before you cuddle with your new, around infants is no substitute for little bundle, though, it’s important childhood immunization. Infants to get a Tdap vaccine, which protects and young children need five shots against whooping cough (also called of the childhood vaccine, DTaP, pertussis), tetanus and diphtheria. for maximum protection from Ideally, you should get the vaccine at whooping cough. According to least 2 weeks before visiting the baby. CDC’s immunization schedule, DTaP Whooping cough spreads easily shots are recommended at 2 months, and can cause severe illness and even 4 months, 6 months, 15 through 18 death. It is especially dangerous for months, and 4 through 6 years old. infants under 6 months of age, who Do you think that whooping cough are too young to be well protected by is a disease from your childhood and vaccines for whooping cough. not a problem today? It’s actually “Babies who get whooping cough common in the , and often catch it from family members, cases usually peak every few years. In including grandparents, who may 2010, which brought large outbreaks, not even know they have whooping there were 27,550 reported cases of cough,” said Dr. Melinda Wharton, whooping cough and 25 deaths among Acting Director of the National Center babies younger than 1 year old. And it for Immunization and Respiratory looks like we’re on track for a record Diseases at the Centers for Disease year in 2012 with large numbers of Control and Prevention (CDC). “That’s whooping cough cases being reported. why it’s important that parents, You and your new grandchild have grandparents, and other family so many special moments ahead of members get a Tdap shot to prevent you. So, talk to your doctor about getting—and spreading—whooping getting the whooping cough vaccine. cough.” That way, you can protect yourself Although most adults were and your grandchild and start making vaccinated against whooping cough as happy, healthy memories together. children or may have had the disease as To learn more about whooping a child, protection wears off over time. cough and vaccination, visit www. Tdap is a vaccine recommended for all cdc.gov/whooping_cough, or talk with adults—including pregnant women— your health care professional. as well as teens and preteens. The shot “Grandparents Can Help Protect is especially important if you’re going Against Whooping Cough with Tdap to be around a new baby—like your Vaccine.” CDC Jewish Family Services grandchild.

6 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Torah Talk How to Approach the King by David Friedgood As we get closer to the High The Rambam goes on to explain: king. But, only those who have a our God wants from us. “And now O Holidays (Yamim Noraim), I am The people farthest from the king are true knowledge of God, as far as Israel, what does the LORD your God reminded of a discussion group I those with no religion. He considers this knowledge is possible for man to demand of you? Only this: to revere the joined in during Mike Kuperman’s them irrational and ignorant. Those attain, are near the truth. Only they LORD your God, to walk in His paths, class several weeks ago. The group in the country, away from the palace, have reached the goal and are in the to love Him, and to serve the LORD reviewed the life and philosophy of possess religious belief and thought, palace in which the king lives. your God with all your heart and soul, the great sage Rambam (Maimonides). but hold on to false doctrines. They keeping the LORD’s commandments We discussed words written nearly and laws, which I enjoin upon you 800 years ago, but seem fresh and today, for your good.” (Deut.10:12-13) appropriate for us ‘Modern’ Jews in According to the Rambam, it is study the 21st century. The question was a and learning that enables us humans simple one: ‘What is the meaning of to understand and ultimately approach Life?’ Specifically, how do we mortals “Cry with full throat, without restraint; the Lord, our King. establish a connection with that Raise your voice like a ram’s horn! which is pure, true, and everlasting? Declare to My people their transgression, The Yamim Noraim is a season of I paraphrase the Rambam from his To the House of Jacob their sin… introspection. As we each examine our penultimate work (the last being a Is such the fast I desire, lives, review our past year, and plan treatise on Medicine) – Guide of the A day for men to starve their bodies?... our future, remember the words of our Perplexed: Do you call that a fast..? Prophets and Rabbis. Our God exists, No, this is the fast I desire: in our lives and without. Admittance “I will begin the subject with a To unlock the fetters of wickedness, to the ante-chamber and ultimately simile. A king is in his palace, and all And untie the cords of the yoke to the King himself, depends on true his subjects are partly in the country, To let the oppressed go free… belief, and our knowledge of the nature and partly abroad. Of the former, some It is to share your bread with the hungry, of our universe. We are all students have their backs turned towards the And to take the wretched poor into your home; on a lifelong journey of learning, as king’s palace, and their faces in another When you see the naked, to clothe him, knowledge of our nature can never be direction; and some are desirous and And not to ignore your own kin. (Isaiah 58:1-7) complete. The prayers, rituals, fasts, zealous to go to the palace, seeking and readings of Rosh Hashanah and “to inquire in his temple”, and to Yom Kippur are not for show. They minister before him, but have not yet are not for our Lord. Rather, they are seen even the face of the wall of the for us. They help each of us delve into house. Of those that desire to go to the the ultimate truth, that will bring us palace, some reach it, and go round are mistaken in their knowledge or Our Bible, on which Judaism is closer to our King and Creator, as we about in search of the entrance gate; mislead by others. Those who desire based, does not question the existence all work together toward Tikun Olam others have passed through the gate, to enter the palace represent the of God, or see a need to provide any – the repair of our broken world. This and walk about in the ante-chamber; majority of people. The multitude proof of His being. It begins with is not a ‘trivial thing’. It is our very and others have succeeded in entering that have some knowledge of the laws the statement “When God began to lives and the lives of our families, our into the inner part of the palace, and and commandments, but are ignorant create heaven and earth”. (Genesis people, and of all humankind. being in the same room with the king as to their meaning. Those that 1:1) God exists and was there at the in the royal palace. But even the latter arrive at the palace, but go around beginning of time. Moses, our Lord’s do not immediately on entering the without actually entering, represent ultimate prophet, sums up what we palace see the king, or speak to him; people who limit their devotion to Jews are to know about our Deity L’s h a n a Tova tikatevu for, after having entered the inner part practical law and ritual. They do not with the words “Hear, O Israel! The v’techatemu! of the palace, another effort is required endeavor to establish the true meaning LORD is our God, the LORD is One”. before they can stand before the king of religious belief and practice. The (Deuteronomy 6:4) There is no other, May we all be written and - at a distance, or close by - hear his group that undertakes the study of only God. Our King is all there is. We inscribed for a good and fulfilling words, or speak to him.” (Part III, religious principle and philosophy are are all a part of the Divine presence. New Year. chapter 51) able to enter the ante-chamber of the Later Moses sums up what it is that

From the JCRC Enabling Jewish teachers to attend High Holiday Services easier this year

It should be a little easier most teachers are members) and pur, much less the evenings prior specific services during the school this year for teachers in the Des the district’s administration, pro- to each, which are part of each day. Leaving aside any legal Moines Public Schools to absent vides three ‘personal days’ which holiday. (This year, the two days complexities, and there are many, themselves to attend High Holiday can be used for religious leave. of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kip- there is an aspect involved here services. Contractual changes Unfortunately, the contract reduces pur all fall on weekdays. That is about ensuring the ability, one way over the past few years had made the number of personal days to not the case each year.) or another, for Jewish teachers to it difficult to figure out how teach- two for the subsequent 2016-2017 The fact is that a school policy absent themselves for at very least ers could fulfill their religious school year. So in the next school cannot only be formulated to (from a practical standpoint) the needs without undue penalization. year, teachers from all back- meet the need of only the Jewish most important days on the Jew- The amount of paid time off ac- grounds who desire to take more teachers. Certainly, other teach- ish calendar. It is in some ways a corded to teachers in general had than two personal days away from ers may have reasons during the diversity issue. Quite a challenge. decreased significantly over prior the classroom would need to take a school year for which they would But for the present year, things years, and regulations made it day off without pay. desire to absent themselves, and will be OK. impossible to use ‘family days’ or Certainly there are more than providing personal days is indeed Mark Finkelstein ‘sick days’ for religious reasons. two or three major Jewish holidays a financial expense to the school For the upcoming academic that observant Jews would desire district. It is likely, however, that year only, the school contract, to take off from work. The days few if any other teachers have a re- negotiated between the Iowa State most focused on are the two days ligious obligation similar to obser- Education Association (in which of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kip- vant Jewish individuals to attend

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 7 Chef Du Jour In the Fall Kitchen by Karen Engman

It’s almost a new year (5776) with fall, football games and family holiday dinners just “around the corner.” Stews and one-pot meals are the perfect menu for an evening at home with friends and family. This chicken stew is a versatile dish that adapts many combinations of herbs, spices and vegetables. It can even be prepared with leftover chicken or turkey. If your children don’t like mushrooms, substitute green beans, broccoli or cauliflower. Pair this stew with a green salad or rice and an apple crisp for dessert. Kathy Elsner’s Cranberry Apple Crisp on page 164 of the Iowa Jewish Historical Society’s Beyond Matzo Balls cookbook is delicious and easy to make. The cookbook is also available for purchase online at jewishdesmoines.org/cookbook As always, I’m looking for people to interview, new recipes to share with our readers and any cooking questions I can research. Contact Karen Engman by email ([email protected]) or by phone (515-274-3300).

Chicken Stew ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup flour 2 whole chicken breasts (raw), boneless, skinless and cut up into bite sized pieces or shredded rotisserie chicken 3 stalks Celery, sliced crosswise 5 carrots, sliced 1-2 onions, chopped 1 large or 2 small golden beets, peeled and diced ½ Lb. mushrooms 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 2-4 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2-4 garlic cloves, minced, or garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Frozen peas

Heat olive oil in bottom of soup pot, add flour slowly while stirring with whisk to combine to form a roux. Keep whisking until a deep golden color then add cut up vegetables. Coat all vegetables with roux and then add broth slowly to desired thickness. Add garlic, salt and pepper * to taste. Add chicken and RETHINK YOUR DRINK cook until chicken is done. Add bay leaf and place covered pot in 350 degree oven for 1-2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Add frozen peas and reheat heat stew until they are hot and tender. ® Option: Add fresh, chopped parsley Serves 4-6 GONG FU TEA *For Middle Eastern Chicken version add all or any from this list of spices: 140 LOOSE-LEAF TEAS | ACCESSORIES | GIFTS ground cardamom, ground cumin, curry powder, ground ginger, tandoori spice, fennel seed, 1 cinnamon stick, ground allspice, turmeric, and ground coriander. Serve with raisons, coconut and chopped cashews. 414 EAST SIXTH STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA Note: Try any combination of your favorite vegetables! 515 288 3388 WWW.GONGFU-TEA.COM

8 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Federation Meet Mark Davis, Development Director at The The Israel Film Series Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Thursday, September 10 7:15 pm at The Caspe Terrace sales most of my adult life. Here An encore screening of: in Des Moines, I started with Frank Body and Soul: The State of the Jewish Nation Fazano at The New agency, and then I worked in a wonderful job for Dick Olsen, a former mayor in Des Moines, at the Principal Financial Group. I sold life insurance and se- Body and Soul - The State of the Jewish Nation presents a comprehen- curities. And about sive examination of the broad and deep connections between the Jewish then I started to get involved with non- People and the Land of Israel. World-renowned historians, archaeolo- profit organizations. gists, political scientists, religious leaders, and international law and As someone with media experts trace the evocative evolution of the relationship between an understanding of working with busi- the Jewish People and their homeland that is over 3,000 years old. ness leaders and CEOs, I was looked “Jewish identity is born in a journey to the Land of Israel”, declares on as someone Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of the United Kingdom. That journey moves who could help the Jewish Press: Mark Davis, thank non-profits tell their through the First and Second Temple periods and the Middle Ages, then you for coming on board with the story. And I was happy to help do to modernity, where the development of political Zionism catalyzed the Jewish Federation as Director of that and to see if I could get the busi- blossoming of a new Jewish spirit. That renewal of Jewish spirit resulted Development. ness people as passionate about the Mark Davis: I’m very excited to things we’re passionate about. in the rebirth of Jewish sovereignty in the Land, an event that Harvard work for the community. University Professor Ruth Wisse declares “a miracle of truly Biblical JP: Which non-profit were you most proportions.” JP: I hear that you are a very active involved with? member of Temple B’nai Jeshurun! MD: I worked for the National MD: I am! Yes. It’s been a wonder- Multiple Sclerosis Society here in The screening is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Des ful experience. The Temple has been town. I was their area director for Moines. very welcoming and supportive to five years. I was on the board of me, because I’m coming back to my Winefest Des Moines for a number tradition at a later age. Everything is of years. I was on the Des Moines very interesting. I’m trying to take in Public Library Foundation. I was as much as I can and learn as much president of Very Special Arts Iowa, as I can. which brought artists with disabilities into classrooms and volunteered with JP: Please tell us a bit about your a number of other nonprofit organiza- background, Mark. tions. MD: I was born and raised in Des Moines. My dad was Arthur Davis, JP: You obviously identify with the whom many will remember from the breadth of Jewish community life Temple and as mayor of Des Moines. and have found your place within the I attended Greenwood Elementary, Jewish Federation. What is it that Merrill Junior High and Roosevelt you hope to accomplish in your new High School. I spent a few years in position? Seattle but came back to Des Moines MD: Obviously there is a financial to raise a family. This is home. element that is important to develop- ing the community’s resources. But JP: Were you aware how civically as I myself grow in connection to the minded your dad was? community, I hope to help educate MD: I don’t think I fully appreci- our diverse Jewish community mem- ated, or understood, his civic minded- bers about the rich history of Jewish ness until I was starting high school. life. I think we can begin to broaden Then I began to understand better people’s lives if we can talk to people what he was trying to do and why. about what the Federation does, what By the time he was mayor, I was well it can mean to be Jewish in Iowa -- to aware of his intent. In fact, many look at our preschool, our histori- of the community related projects cal society, the Drake Hillel. Along he was involved with, I found very with the congregations, the Federa- meaningful. tion is doing fantastic work. And I don’t think that people know much JP: Where did life take you after about it. I feel very positive about high school? the future of our Jewish community, MD: I went to the University of and I’d like to try to convey that. I’m Iowa for a year, but found that wasn’t also very interested in talking with working. At some point, I went, people to see what they’re passionate along with a friend, to Alaska to work about. in the fish canneries. And shortly thereafter that interesting experience, JP: We wish you all the best, Mark. I ended up moving to Seattle. MD: Thank you, kindly. JP: What have some of your work experiences been, aside from your short stint at the fish cannery? MD: I worked in the business world in a number of ways. I was in

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 9 Beth El Jacob Synagogue welcomes new Assistant Rabbi, Avi Dzik ing the already well-established JSOC (Jewish Students On Cam- pus) program, which provides Jewish educational and social opportunities to Central Iowa Jew- ish students on multiple university campuses, as well as expanding on Beth El Jacob’s young profes- sional programming. Born and raised in New York City, Rabbi Avi attended Jewish day schools there and continued his Jewish education in Yeshiva in Israel for a year and half. He then On Tuesday August 11th, Beth returned to New York where he El Jacob Synagogue welcomed received his BA in mathematics, the newest member of their pro- Masters in Jewish education and fessional team. Rabbi Avi Dzik, Semicha (Rabbinic ordination) the new Assistant Rabbi at Beth El from Yeshiva University. Rabbi Jacob, arrived with his wife Karen Avi made Aliyah to Israel in 2006. and their two children, two-year- His hobbies include playing and old Netanel and newborn Moriah coaching sports and general health Leah. and nutrition. With an electrifying Friday Karen grew up in London and night ‘Shabbat Ruach’ service graduated from the University of We are here to care for your and dinner on their first Shabbat Leeds with a degree in Spanish Eye wear needs in Des Moines, the Dziks were and French. She made Aliyah in Eye Exams are available welcomed officially to the com- 2001 and has worked with many munity. Jewish social organizations. for the location nearest you call 1-888-367-2020 Rabbi Avi will be spearhead-

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September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 11 Medicine In profile: Doris Ulmann, American Pictorialist Photographer Computerized Treatment May Combat PTSD Symptoms Tel Aviv University, NIMH, and system” which fluctuates all the time, Creighton University researchers de- generating responses to potential vise a computerized training program threats in the environment and nul- to curb debilitating syndrome for lifying reactions to non-threatening veterans stimuli. Tel Aviv — Some 10-15 percent In the computer training pro- of combat veterans struggle with gram, two stimuli (threatening or wounds invisible to the naked eye: neutral) appear on the screen, fol- post-traumatic stress. Their lives are lowed by a target (an arrow) pointing ridden with debilitating symptoms: left or right. The researchers hope to insomnia, flashbacks, depression, retrain the participant’s neural net- anxiety, guilt, and ever-present work to regain the balance between tension. While there is no cure-all threat avoidance and threat vigilance. for post-traumatic stress disorder The treatment entailed four to eight (PTSD), cognitive behavioral ther- sessions of computerized training, apy — which actively reprocesses each of which lasted 10-15 minutes. traumatic events to reduce symptoms “In PTSD, the system is in — has seen some success. disarray, with high fluctuations — A new study from researchers at between vigilance to threats on one Tel Aviv University, Creighton Uni- hand and threat avoidance on the oth- versity in Omaha, Nebraska, and the er,” said Dr. Bar Haim. “Our promis- National Institute of Mental Health ing new treatment for PTSD targets a suggests an entirely new approach neurocognitive mechanism to medi- to treating PTSD. The research ate that system, and change attention discusses a cutting-edge computer patterns that go in disarray. If you can program capable of alleviating PTSD influence this pattern, maybe you can symptoms by reducing fluctuations affect other symptoms of PTSD.” in attention toward and away from The training implicitly teaches perceived threats. The research was participants that threatening stimuli published in the American Journal of are irrelevant to performing a specific Psychiatry and led jointly by Dr. Yair task, requiring them to attend equally Bar Haim, head of TAU’s School of to threatening and neutral stimuli. Psychological Sciences and director The study determined that the train- of TAU’s Laboratory for Research on ing program reduced symptoms by Anxiety and Trauma, Dr. Daniel Pine reducing this variability in attention. of the NIMH Emotion and Develop- A safety (Inter)net for vets? Doris Ulmann ( 1882 – 1934) of Bookman, Doris Ulmann referred ment Branch, and Dr. Amy Badura- was an American photographer, one to her particular interest in portraits. Black of the Department of Psychol- For the purpose of the study, of the foremost photographers of the “The faces of men and women in ogy at Creighton University. teams of researchers from TAU and 20th century. She is best known for the street are probably as interesting “This approach is entirely dif- Creighton University conducted her dignified portraits of the people as literary faces, but my particular ferent from existing treatments,” parallel trials testing the program on of Appalachia, particularly craftsmen human angle leads me to men and said Dr. Bar Haim. “Our approach US and Israeli combat veterans; the and musicians. Ulmann’s early work women who write. I am not inter- is bottom–up. Our targets are basic, results in both groups were the same. includes a series of portraits of prom- ested exclusively in literary faces, attention-level cognitive processes. “Our cost-effective treatment inent intellectuals, artists and writers: because I have been more deeply We try to normalize and regulate this could even one day be available over William Butler Yeats, , moved by some of my mountaineers behavioral system by providing very the Internet,” said Dr. Bar Haim. , , Lewis than by any literary person. A face simple computer tasks, retraining “You would need a psychologist Mumford, , that has the marks of having lived the neural network to better balance to diagnose you and monitor your , Anna Pavlova, Paul intensely, that expresses some phase threat vigilance and avoidance. treatment, but the therapy itself could Robeson, and Lillian Gish. of life, some dominant quality or “Our results were promising,” be administered over the Internet or Doris Ulmann was a native of intellectual power, constitutes for me Dr. Bar Haim reported. “The program through short visits to the clinic.” New York City, the daughter of Ber- an interesting face. For this reason produced a significant reduction in nhard and Gertrude (Mass) Ulmann, the face of an older person, perhaps The researchers are continuing not beautiful in the strictest sense, is severe PTSD symptoms, with a simi- to explore the effect of the program Reform Jewish immigrants from lar success rate as cognitive behav- Germany. Educated at the Ethical usually more appealing than the face on larger samples in Israel and in the of a younger person who has scarcely ioral therapy.” US. Culture Fieldston School, a socially liberal organization that championed been touched by life.” The human threat-monitoring system individual worth regardless of ethnic From 1927, Ulmann was assisted Source: American Friends of Tel background or economic condi- on her rural travels by John Jacob According to Dr. Bar Haim, Aviv University (www.aftau.org) tion and , she Niles, a musician and folklorist who humans have a “threat monitoring intended to become a teacher of psy- collected ballads while Ulmann pho- chology. Her interest in photography tographed. In 1932 Ulmann began was at first a hobby but after 1918 her most important series, assembling she devoted herself to the art profes- documentation of Appalachian folk sionally. She practiced Pictorialism arts and crafts for Allen Eaton’s land- and was a member of the Pictorial mark 1937 book, Handicrafts of the Photographers of America. Ulmann Southern Highlands. In failing health, documented the rural people of the she suffered a collapse in August South, particularly the mountain peo- 1934 while working near Asheville, ples of Appalachia and the Gullahs North Carolina and returned to New of the Sea Islands, with a profound York. Doris Ulmann died August respect for her sitters and an ethnog- 28, 1934. Doris Ulmann was an rapher’s eye for culture. Ulmann was extremely private person and left no trained as a pictorialist and graduated documentation other than her images. from the Clarence H. White School As art objects, her photographs of Modern Photography. Her work are part of many museum collections was exhibited in various New York including the Smithsonian and the J. galleries, and published in Theatre Paul Getty Museum. Arts Monthly, Mentor, Scribner’s Magazine, and Survey Graphic. In an interview with Dale Warren Adapted from Wikipedia.

12 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 An Exceptional First Visit to Israel by Chris Diebel, Managing Director, LPCA Public Strategies

oasis. Instead, I was shocked to authors, military see the vast changes of landscape officials, repre- as we traversed the country. The sentatives from mountainous region around Jeru- minority groups salem was surprisingly lush with and every day evergreens, olive groves and wild Israelis. The level rosemary interspersing the trade- of access was mark Israeli limestone architec- extraordinary. ture. Going into this Outside of the cities, the agri- trip, some of us cultural diversity was also a wel- expected a sales comed surprise. Traditional crops pitch. As a public gave way to groves of date palms, relations consul- avocado trees and a wide variety tant by trade, I of fruit trees. And then there was was at very least the wine. Many of us had no clue anticipating a On July 11th, a small delega- that Israel was home to so many whitewashing of tion of progressives from Iowa quality vineyards. The rows of the uncomfort- and New Hampshire took off on a vines were beautiful to witness, able realities seven day journey to Israel spon- but the fruits of their labor (pun that Israel faces. sored by the American-Israel Edu- intended) provided us with a deli- Nothing could cation Foundation. No one outside cious end to a jam-packed sched- have been further of the AIPAC-affiliated group had ule each evening. from the truth. ever made the trip. Whatever the Knowing there was much to Our guides were group’s preconceived notions of open and honest the country may have been, it is see in a week, our tour guides left at every turn. In when witnessed firsthand. quite safe to say they were shat- little time unscheduled. Each day began with breakfast at 7:45am fact, they scheduled a day within The experience was fascinat- tered upon exiting Tel Aviv’s the Palestinian Authority to gain beautiful airport. and a speaker kicking things off at ingly complicated to say the least. 8am. From there, we would load a firsthand account from their Yet if I had to sum Israel up in The first thing that struck me into our motor coach and criss- former Prime Minister, Dr. Salam one word, it would be “proxim- was the beauty of the land. I’ll cross the country seeing histori- Fayyad, as well as the current head ity.” The weight of that word is admit to making the assumption cal sites and visiting present-day of negotiations for the Palestinian profound because the country is that the country would primarily landmarks that helped tell the story Liberation Organization, Dr. Saeb so close to so many forces seek- consist of sweeping desert vistas of Israel’s past, present and future. Erekat. ing to destroy them. Yet the Israeli and the occasional Mediterranean Each day We visited border towns people persevere and their country concluded scarred by mortars and heard from remains a lone beacon of democ- with a din- Israeli minorities on the challenges racy and tolerance in a part of the ner around they face within their own country. world where there is little-to-none 8pm that We drove through the settlements of either. Israel is battle-scarred, also fea- that are frequently discussed in yet beautiful. There are rolling tured timely the international news and saw hills of pastoral calm one mo- speakers. firsthand that they are far from the ment, then intensely close urban We heard portable “refugee camp” imagery centers rubbing up against hostile from pro- many of us may envision. Instead, characters the next. The country’s fessors, most are very much permanent international flare is grounded by journalists, suburbs with significant infrastruc- roots that are equal parts Mediter- elected ture, schools, parks, etc. The no- ranean and Middle-Eastern. Israel officials, tion of simply moving a settlement is perfectly imperfect. And I can’t diplomats, becomes far more complicated wait to go back.

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 13 The need to promote Jewish plural- How to Navigate the Politics of Israel ism in Israel by Yohanan Plesner on Campus by Robert Satloff David Azoulay, Israel’s Minister the health of Israeli democracy. The It’s that time of year when thou- most prominent scholars in America of Religious Services, last month Prime Minister must promote poli- sands of parents pack their cars and listed on this website as endorsing asserted that Reform Jews are not cies that foster respect and oppose drive their daughters and sons to col- the boycott of Israeli academic insti- Jewish, have lost their way, and must remarks that stand in opposition to lege. If your child is a freshman, like tutions: http://www.jadaliyya.com/ be returned to halakhic Judaism. This Israeli democracy and the resilience mine is this year, the experience is pages/index/18811/over-100-middle- statement is outrageous and unac- of the State of Israel. Similarly, his both exhilarating and terrifying -- for east-scholars-and-librarians-call- ceptable from both a Jewish and a government must take clear steps to parent and child alike. I don’t necessarily urge boycot- democratic perspective. prove it stands behind his statement One of the most confusing and ting these people as a way to counter Judaism is not a first name; it is that, “Israel is the home of all Jews” difficult issues students and their their boycott of Israel. Some of these a family name that includes diverse and Education Minister Naftali Ben- parents will confront is the politics of are fine professors. I know: sadly, individuals and groups who define nett’s affirmation that, “all Jews are Israel on campus. both my favorite undergraduate their connection to religion in a Jews.” First, a message to parents: relax. professor of Arabic and my doctoral variety of ways. Reform, Conserva- For starters, the Israeli govern- American colleges and universities dissertation advisor are on one of tive, Orthodox, Reconstructionist and ment must grant equal recognition to are still the finest, safest, most excit- these lists. secular Jews are all members of the the three central movements within ing institutions of higher education But be aware. Be informed. Jewish people. No group can — nor Judaism, including equal fund- in the world. You’re not sending your Check with other students about should — reject the Jewish identity ing for all. According to a study by child off to Dante’s seventh circle of how these professors teach. And if of another group. Many non-Ortho- IDI’s Guttman Center for Surveys, hell -- far from it! you experience the slightest problem dox Jews in the US and throughout approximately 8 percent of Jews in Second, that said, this problem in class connected to this issue -- if the world have a deep commitment Israel define themselves as Reform is serious. On some campuses, the your professor advocates a boycott of to their Jewish identity and feel a or Conservative. This is a sizeable environment can be hostile and Israel in your class or if your profes- profound connection with the Jewish minority and its equal rights must be threatening. The BDS movement -- sor singles you out with extra assign- people and Israel; they do not need protected. the movement that advocates boycott, ments, low grades, or public ridicule Minister Azoulay’s stamp of approv- Furthermore, the Israeli govern- divestment and sanctions on Israel because you expressed sympathy al. His comments attempt to delegiti- ment must ensure state budgets for -- is powerful and scary. for Israel -- speak up; talk with your mize millions of Jews, and contradict religious services are allocated to all advisor; tell campus authorities; let the humanistic, pluralistic, and liberal Your hometown newspaper Hillel know or contact the Israel on streams of Judaism in Israel in accor- may be filled with op-eds about the values of Judaism. dance with their needs. The State of Campus Coalition (www.israelcc. nuanced details of the Iran nuclear org). From a democratic perspective, Israel funds the religious institutions agreement. But on campus, many Minister Azoulay’s statement is un- of many religions. And given that students are debating whether Israel What about campus life? Engag- fortunate and even dangerous. Dele- according to the Israeli Democracy even has a right to exist. They hear ing in debate, challenging others, and gitimization, exclusion, and humili- Index, 60 percent of the Israeli public nice-sounding terms like “one-state being challenged in your own views ation of groups that are perceived as believes the status of the different solution” and “democratic state for -- that’s what education is all about. “the other” — whether other streams streams of Judaism should be equal- all Arabs and Jews” and obviously And Israel is a legitimate topic. Israe- of Judaism or minority groups — are ized (a consistent sentiment since don’t realize that these are code lis debate Israel, the peace process, intolerable in a democratic state, and 1981), it is unconscionable that these words for the destruction of Israel. and the conflict with the are particularly egregious in a society movements not receive funding. Such all the time; it’s ok for students to already as polarized as Israel. State- discrimination is intolerable in a There can be a lot of cognitive debate these issues, too. But there is a ments advocating exclusion lead to democratic state. dissonance in this debate. Who, for time when debate crosses a line. intolerance and legitimize discrimi- example, are often the leaders of the Delegitimizing some streams most virulently anti-Israel groups on How do you know when that line nation, racism, and in extreme cases, of Judaism while strengthening the is crossed? When speakers start call- verbal and physical violence. campus? Who often run groups call- monopoly of Orthodox Judaism also ing for Israel’s destruction? A surpris- ing Israelis “Nazis,” it’s easy. But it’s The Minister of Religious weakens the solidarity between the ing number are Jews or Israelis. This not always so cut and dried. In my Services would be well advised to Jewish people in Israel and the Dias- can be very confusing for a freshman. view, there are three tests. I call them remember that he holds a public of- pora. As a frequent visitor to Reform Let’s be candid, this can be confusing the “Three C’s.” fice and has been tasked with serving and Conservative synagogues in the for anyone. First, is the argument correct? the public interest. The ministry that United States, I have witnessed the Are the facts right? For example: If has been entrusted to him is not for deep commitment of these Jews to Also, the local politics of cam- pus groups may be different than someone starts talking about ethnic him to use as he sees fit or to nega- the State of Israel. It is vital to the cleansing of Palestinians, raise your tively brand those who are not like future of the Jewish State that we the politics on the national level. In Washington, groups may fight each hand and ask “How could there be him or do not share his opinions. further these relationships, foster dia- ethnic cleansing if the Palestinian He and some other ministers in the logue on core issues, and include all other over specific policy issues, such as the wisdom of the Iran nuclear population of the and current government must internalize the streams of Judaism. This can and Gaza is about three times more today the fact that they are public servants should be facilitated through support deal or whether to pressure Israel on the peace process. On campus, than in 1967, when the Israeli occu- in a democratic state with core values for pluralistic Jewish education that pation started?” that include equality, freedom of recognizes diversity. though, the situation can be very dif- ferent because the debate is often on The problem is that checking expression, and human dignity. They It is past time to heed their call: are public servants, and as such may much more fundamental issues, such facts isn’t easy. The person spout- It is time to recognize Reform and as Israel’s right to exist. The result is ing the lie will probably speak with not promote their own agenda while Conservative Judaism in Israel. crushing fundamental democratic that groups that disagree in Washing- confidence and certainty. values. ton may work together on campus to So that leads me to the second fight the delegitimization of Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu has Source: http://blogs.timesofisrael. C -- context. Does the argument put And depending on the specific cam- the Israeli-Palestinian dispute in its condemned the statement, but that com/author/yohanan-plesner/ pus, they may share common adver- is not enough. He is responsible for proper context? For example: If a saries, groups with quaint, appealing speaker condemns Israel for killing names like Students for Justice in Gazans in the conflict last summer, Palestine and the Jewish Voice for does he also mention the thousands Peace. of Hamas rockets that triggered the So, what sort of practical advice fighting? Or if a speaker criticizes can I offer? Students, this is espe- Israel for the excessive use of force cially for you. toward Palestinians under occupa- First, get informed. When you tion, does she say anything about the choose courses, it makes sense to find unspeakable crimes committed by out if your professor has endorsed Middle East regimes against their the academic boycott of Israel. To do own people, such as the hundreds of that, check out two websites: More thousands of innocents killed by the than 1200 professors and instructors Assad regime in Syria in just the last are listed by name as endorsing the three years? US Campaign for the Academic and Again, the goal here isn’t to stifle Cultural Boycott of Israel here: http:// debate. It’ to make sure it is fair. But www.usacbi.org/endorsers/ sometimes even demanding context You can find another 100 of the is difficult....continued on pg 22

14 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 From the Rabbis The Words We Utter By Rabbi David Kaufman, Tick Tock By Rabbi Leib Bolel, Beth El Jacob Synagogue Temple B’nai Jeshurun

we are under inspection and judg- We thank Him, communicate with ment. For some of us, this will be Him and make requests of Him. We taken in the traditional way, standing may even make a commitment to our- before God, soul bared, the ledger selves to go beyond our regular scope of good and not-so-good deeds open of goodness in order to merit the life alongside the Book of Life. For oth- we wish for, be it health, happiness or ers among us, it will be we ourselves financial. gazing inward in Heshbon Nefesh, an The Shofar is the wake-up call accounting of the soul, as we consider challenging us all to access how we the way we live our lives, our past, have conducted our past year, used present, and future. the opportunities presented to us, and managed the challenges. This year, we find ourselves With the fast paced society amid a political climate full of often that we live in, it is often time itself The High Holidays bring with heated discussion and debate. Political Two elderly Jews who haven’t that hinders the visions we have for them an increased focus on our choic- discussions too easily devolve into seen each other in fifty years meet, ourselves. We are constantly clock es. “Choose life,” the Torah urges us. name-calling, labeling, and worse. slowly recognize one another, and watching: How much time do I have Our traditional prayer dialogue is of This High Holidays, may we be par- embrace. They go back to the apart- left at work today? and What things blessings and curses, of turning and ticularly mindful of our dialogue ment of one of them to talk about the do I need to check off my list today? returning, of open gates and opportu- with one another. While we may feel days long ago. How much time do we spend on nities for change. The High Holidays impassioned about our opinions, let The conversation goes on for the latest technologies, be it social are also a time when we are to think us be aware that others are equally hours. Night falls. One asks the other, media or spending endless hours on about our conduct toward one another impassioned about theirs. May we “Look at your watch. What time is XBOX’s? with a special focus on the words we pay attention to our conduct and the it?” “I don’t have a watch,” says the say. I have never heard from anyone words that we say. Let us choose life second. who is coming to the end of their We are reminded that our words for our relationships and our com- “Then look at the clock.” lifecycle that they wish they could are like feathers scattered from a pil- munity by being respectful of one “I don’t have a clock.” have spent more time in the office, low into the wind, easy to spread and another. or played more video games. What I nearly impossible to take back. In Remember that Moses’ anger “Then how do you tell the have heard is the wish that they would our liturgy, we are urged to be mind- at the people ultimately cost him the time?” “You see that trumpet in the have spent more time with their ful, not just of what we have said and opportunity to enter the Promised corner? That’s how I tell the time.” friends and family, been involved done, but of what we might yet say Land. How much more so may anger “You’re crazy,” says the first, more in good causes, explored life and do. Shofar blasts awaken us from let loose irresponsibly damage our more then they had and made more of our stupor, our state of insensitiv- “How can you tell the time with a relationships? We are only human. trumpet?” “I’ll show you.” He picks a difference. ity about our habitual conduct, if not Let us work together to bring the from something more like slumber. up the trumpet, opens the window Once a year, we need a trumpet- most blessings into our lives and to and blows a deafening blast. Thirty call--the Shofar—to remind us of the In our services, we will hear the make our community the best place it seconds later, an angry neighbor value of time and how we have the words, “Atem Nitzavim!” “You stand can be. shouts out, “Two-thirty in the morn- opportunity to spend it……..wisely. this day,” reminding all of us that L’shanah Tovah Tikateivu! ing and you’re playing the trumpet?” The man turns to his friend and says, L’shanah Tovah! “You see? That’s how you tell the time with a trumpet!” Why Blow? By Rabbi Yossi Jacobson, Lubavitch of Iowa The philosopher and great Rabbi of the Middle Ages, Maimonides, gives us similar perspective as to The Torah describes that moment of why we blow the Shofar through the בס״ד Life as, He Blew into the Nostrils of month of Elul and Rosh Hashanah. Adam a breath of life, a living soul (A Soul of Speech). It was this day The blowing of the Shofar is a that G-d Himself BLEW from His wake-up call, a wakeup call to our inner essence, creating life for every accountability toward the productivity one of us from that day and beyond! of our lives. God is, so-to-say, asking each and every one of us, “Have you Just like everyone knows that utilized the time I have given to you when we suffer a loss from a loved well? Has it been spent selfishly or one, we know in our hearts and feel to help others? For positivity or nega- in our mind that they live on with tivity?” We go to Synagogue on the G-d in a very special way, how much High Holidays and connect with God. more, when we are alive with our loved ones, it is because of G-d’s BLOW of life that lives within each The Question is asked “Why is and every one of us. the Holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the This is the reason why the Torah Jewish New Year, barely mentioned commands us to BLOW the shofar in the Torah?” If anything, it says on Rosh Hashanah, to relive and “The first day of the seventh month remember the very first BLOW of should be a day of Teruah”, a day to life that G-d Himself gave us at this blow the Shofar. There is no mention special time, recognizing that G-d is of G-d as being the King and Creator “our everything” and therefore we of the world, or that it is the New should be everything for G-d! Year of the Human Race or even the special foods that we should eat on Through learning G-d’s Torah this day! and committing ourselves to His Mitzvos, we are choosing to live with The whole purpose of Rosh the Blow and source of all life! Hashanah is to blow the shofar! To understand this significance, we have Chanie and I want to wish Our to go back to the First Rosh Hasha- Community a year of full of much nah ever celebrated. Health, Wealth and much Nachas coupled with Simchas and may we 5776 years ago, on the first of the come to live and witness the greatest month of Tishrei, on a Friday, G-d blow of life, the coming of Moshiach created Adam the first Human being. Now!

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Photos Courtesy of Gabe Klein September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 17 Sports Jacqui Kalin by Larry Deutch She was a member of the Israeli National Team last summer during the qualifying tournament for the 2015 European Championship. “My love for Israel was so much more than just basketball. I loved the people, the culture, and the language.” She credits her love of Juda- ism to her very supportive fam- ily, her parents, two brothers and a sister. She celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in Sioux City and gained a strong Jewish identity attend- Jacqui Kalin has traded her ing Herzl Camp in Wisconsin for Panther purple for Bulldog blue. eight years. The Sioux City native who em- Kalin’s passion for Judaism braces her Judaism with the same influenced her decision to attend passion she embraces basketball UNI. “I considered some schools was recently named Drake Uni- in the east but then I thought versity’s coordinator of women’s about the opportunity I had in basketball operations. “I felt an small community like Cedar Falls. immediate excitement when I I knew I’d be the first Jewish was offered this opportunity, “she kid many of my classmates were says. “I can learn so much from meeting.” this coaching staff.” She excelled in the classroom Kalin is the greatest wom- as well as on the basketball court en’s basketball player in Uni- becoming the only player in MVC versity of Northern Iowa his- history to win Player of the Year tory. She was a two-time Jackie and Scholar Athlete of the Year Stiles Missouri Valley Conference in the same season twice in a (MVC) Player of the Year award career. Kalin earned a bachelor’s winner. She graduated UNI as the degree in exercise science with school’s career leader in scor- an emphasis is sports psychology ing, 3 point field goals made, free in December of 2010 and a mas- throws made, percent- ter’s degree in kinesiology/sports age, assists and games started. To psychology from UNI in May of accomplish those records she had 2013. to overcome injuries that sidelined As she settles in Des Moines, her for two full seasons…an ankle Kalin looks forward to reconnect- injury prior to her sophomore ing with her cousin Sara Cole- season and a torn ACL before her man. She plans a career in college senior season. athletics either in coaching or After her decorated college ca- administration. “I think of all of reer, Kalin made Aliyah to Israel, the people who influenced me and becoming an Israeli citizen. She now I have the chance to play in participated in the 2013 Mac- forward.” cabiah Games helping her team win a gold medal. “That was so special for me, “ she recalls, “being around so many incredible athletes who happened to be Jew- ish. I felt an automatic connection to them. It made me even more passionate about my Judaism.” Kalin played two seasons of professional basketball in Israel. She played her first season for the Ramat Hasharon professional club before moving to the Ramat Chem club for her final season.

18 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Cross-Israel Road Bike Trip DISCOVER ISRAEL BY BIKE October 19 - 24, 2015 (not including travel time)

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September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 19 Sen. Al Franken: Why I Support Rabbi William Gershon: Why I the Iran Deal Can’t Support the Iran Deal (CNN)After careful review, getting caught -- and serious conse- Ever since attending a meet- ballistic missile program, which, I have decided that I will vote in quences if it does. ing at the State Department with if left unchecked, could pose not support of the agreement the United We’ll still have work to do to Secretary of State John Kerry and only an existential threat to Israel, States and our international partners diminish the threat Iran poses to our his team on the Iran deal in April, I but also to the United States. While reached with Iran last month. national security and the safety of our have wanted desperately for there this deal, in theory, will delay It’s not a conclusion I came allies in the Middle East, beginning to be a satisfactory diplomatic Iran’s ability to acquire nuclear to lightly. Since the deal was an- with Israel. As sanctions are lifted, solution to Iran’s ambitions for a weapons, it will have the ability to nounced, I’ve consulted with nuclear the non-nuclear threat to the region nuclear weapon. one day accomplish its evil goals. and sanctions experts inside and may grow, and we’ll need to bolster I prayed that the administra- I appreciate all of the efforts outside government; Obama admin- our support to regional counter- tion would leverage the strength of the administration to work out istration officials, including Energy weights such as Saudi Arabia, and that crippling sanctions achieved, this deal, but I believe it is gravely Secretary Ernest Moniz; ambassadors increase our support of and coopera- which brought Iran to the negotiat- flawed. I take this position not just from the other countries that nego- tion with Israel, accordingly. And, of ing table in the first place in order because I believe the agreement tiated alongside us; advocates for course, we’ll need to maintain our to force it to renounce its insidious does not sufficiently reduce the Israel on both sides of the issue; my terrorism-related sanctions, which are proclamations to destroy Israel and risk of a hegemonic Iran, given constituents in Minnesota; and, of unaffected by the deal. its predilections to declare “Death Iran’s intentions and duplicity, but course, my colleagues in the Senate. But there’s no doubt in my mind to America.” I had hoped that the also because one needs to view But it is a strong one. This agree- that this deal represents a significant deal would force Iran to submit to this deal in the context of the ment is, in my opinion, the most step forward for our national security. unimpeded inspections — includ- Iranian narrative, which at its heart effective, realistic way to prevent It’s worth noting that many of the ing at all military sites. is anti-Semitic and dedicated to Iran from getting a nuclear weapon restrictions in the deal expire after Given Iran’s duplicity and its the destruction of Israel. We need anytime in the next 15 years. It does 15 years -- leading some to express flagrant violations of the Nuclear to be mindful of one of the most so by imposing a series of physical concerns about what might happen in Non- Proliferation Treaty in the important lessons of history, and limits on Iran’s nuclear program, year 16. past, I would have hoped that that is when an enemy declares its especially its production of the fissile Iran would be required to explain intention to destroy you, you take There will still be major checks the enemy at its word. material it would require to make a on Iran’s nuclear program after that what weaponization efforts it has bomb. The agreement’s verification date, including continued heightened already engaged in so that it could Along with legitimizing Iran provisions are extremely strong: 24/7 monitoring and permanent, specific be determined to what degree Iran among the comity of nations, the monitoring of, and unfettered access prohibitions on several of the steps could cheat in the future. I would agreement also comes with an to, Iran’s nuclear sites and ongoing necessary to build a bomb. Iran must have expected sanctions to be influx of billions of dollars that surveillance of Iran’s nuclear supply never, ever have a nuclear weapon lifted very gradually, as each set of could be used to fund Iran’s global chain. -- and we will still have every op- compliance could be verified over terrorist network and purchase the That means: In order to make a tion we currently have, up to and time, and for Iran to completely world’s most-advanced weapons. nuclear weapon in the next 15 years, including the use of military force, to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure Even more troubling is that Iran Iran would have to reconstruct every prevent that from happening. so that there is no chance of Iran will now have the cash to further going back on its word. upgrade the tens of thousands of individual piece of the chain -- the But we also must begin now to mining, the milling, the production Unfortunately, the agreement rockets in Hezbollah’s arsenal with make the case to the world that the independent guidance systems ca- of centrifuges, and more -- separately danger posed by an Iranian nuclear achieves none of these goals. and in secret. The regime would pable of targeting any site in Israel. weapon will not expire in 15 years -- But the most troubling aspect In such a scenario, the initial fear have to run the risk of any of these and remind Iran that, should it begin steps being detected by international of the agreement is that within 15 is not that Iran will nuke Israel, but to take worrisome steps, such as years, Iran will be legitimately that it will be allowed to further its inspectors or our own comprehensive making highly enriched uranium as intelligence efforts. It would risk positioned as a threshold nuclear military ambitions to the point that that date approaches, we stand ready state with the ability to acquire a Israel could be faced with its first losing everything it gained from the to intervene. deal, and the re-imposition of sanc- nuclear weapon with almost zero conventional strategic threat since tions. That said, we don’t know what breakout time. In the life of na- the Yom Kippur War. tions, 15 years is but a blip. And as the world will look like in 15 years. ...continued on pg 22 You don’t have to trust the As long as this regime holds power, if that were not enough, the agree- regime’s intentions to understand Iran will represent a dangerous threat ment allows Iran, in five years, to the reality it would face: Attempt- to our security. build and sell non-nuclear weap- ing to cheat on this agreement would ons. Within eight years it would be carry an overwhelming likelihood of ...continued on pg 22 allowed restart its intercontinental

Statement on the Proposed Iran Nuclear Deal from the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Au- gust 09, 2015 The Jewish Federation of Greater Since July 14th, various experts issue statements. And about a dozen our position in light of the Admin- Des Moines issued a statement on have presented assessments of the of the Federations have come out in istration appropriately addressing, July 14th 2015, as did many Jewish Plan and have highlighted positives opposition to the Plan, including: prior to when Congress votes on the organizations around the country, and negatives within their analyses. Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, JCPOA, the reasonable clarifications on the public introduction of the As a result of these studies and of the Miami, Detroit, Baltimore, Wash- and additional measures to strengthen Joint Comprehensive Plan of Ac- congressional testimonies presented ington, D.C., Houston and Dallas. In the American enforcement of the tion on Iran’s Nuclear Program. We on the topic, a number of Jewish addition, a number of members of Plan, as recommended by members of expressed our thanks to President organizations, including some of the Congress have expressed their posi- the Iran Study Group of the Wash- Obama, Secretary Kerry and their larger Federations around the country, tion, with both support and opposition ington Institute for Near East Policy P5+1 partners for their extraordinary have made their position known about coming from both sides of the aisle. (including, as it does, Dennis Ross.) efforts intended to contain Iran’s nu- the proposed deal. Several Jewish The document outlining the Iran clear program for a decade or longer. American organizations have voiced We acknowledge that there are Study Group’s recommendations is We brought attention to the untrust- their support for the Plan; most of the diverse views within our commu- online at: http://bit.ly/1MOBICf . worthy and aggressive nature of the organizations have voiced disapprov- nity on this important topic, and it is Islamic Republic of Iran. We urged al. Among those who have come out therefore with humility that our JCRC We look forward to evaluating close scrutiny of the Plan by Con- in explicit opposition to the Plan are and Federation Board puts forth our additional information on this matter gress and concluded by affirming that the organizations informally consid- statement today in a manner that as more details become public, and the goal must be to ensure that Iran ered to be the “watchdogs” of the transcends partisan political concerns, we thank everyone for their interest in never be allowed to possess nuclear American Jewish community, namely as it must, in dealing with one of the the topic. weapons and our hope that the goal the American Jewish Committee, world’s most dangerous and anti- be achieved through the application the ADL, and the American Jewish Semitic regimes. Resource: The Jewish Federa- of diplomatic and economic pressure. Congress. None of the Federations, tions of North America Update page Most of the Jewish organizations is- to date, have expressed support for Our position is that the Jewish on the Iran Nuclear Agreement http:// suing statements that day expressed the Plan; two Federations, to date, Federation of Greater Des Moines jewishfederations.org/update-iran- similar sentiments. have announced they are taking no is opposed to the deal, as it stands. nuclear-agreement This means that we can reconsider position while others may simply not Contact: [email protected]

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[email protected] Difficulty Level: Medium Down 1 June 6, 1944 Across 2 British-American actress Skye 1 * Actor Dustin known for playing Screech 3 They make shidduchim, grammatically 8 * “Finding Nemo” voice actor Albert 4 Sondheim’s “Marry ___ Little” 14 Something K’tonton often appears to be 5 Kind of people machers are 15 He might wear a Polo T-shirt 6 “Schmegegge!” 16 2010 Israeli film with a musical name 7 “All drained of brilliance in the ___ light of the Zoo” (line from 17 Seder plate lettuce “Howl”) 18 Along with HOT it’s one of Israel’s leading cable companies 8 Yoni was Bibi’s 19 “August: ___ County” (2013 film released by The Weinstein Company) 9 Refuse to leave one’s homeland 21 “Break ___” (something to say before the Purim spiel) 10 Minerals that are sometimes blue and white 22 When tripled, a Richard O. Fleischer-directed film that’s actually not 11 Ron Howard role on a sitcom created by Aaron Ruben about Jewish learning 12 Saul was the first 23 Word that Jews capitalize when writing about God 13 “Fershtay?” 24 * “Book of Mormon” creator Matt 15 Halachic ___-nup 28 The Dead Sea gets less than 50 millimeters of it every year 20 * Paul Simon’s collaborator Art 30 Start of Steve Wynn’s Vegas 23 Certain polytheist 33 ___ Alto (place where Brin and Page invented Google) 24 * Olympian gold medalist Mark 34 Like Ed Asner’s character’s assistants in a 2003 comedy 25 Lake near 53-Down 36 1980s Interior Secretary who referred to “liberals of the Jewish commu- 26 “Please, ___ save now!” (verse from the Hallel prayer) nity” in a controversial letter 27 “Lo!” 37 Place to breakfast 29 Has reason to go to Mt. Sinai 38 * Barbra’s ex Elliott 30 Place for an Israeli flag 39 Architectural feature of Calcutta’s Neveh Shalome syagogue 31 Having left 40 Rent 32 * Radio “shock jock” Howard 41 Knife created by Barry Becher 34 Noodge 42 Go off the derech 35 Something a Biblical character might gird 43 Zayin variant 36 ___ Gravy (bygone Ben & Jerry’s flavor) 44 “___ if you love Israel” (bumper sticker) 44 Place to find some El Al planes 45 * “Blowin’ in the Wind” singer-songwriter Bob 45 What anti-Zionists want Israel to do in Gaza 46 Reuben alternative 46 David, compared to Goliath 47 Morales whose mother was an ILGWU activist 48 USA Network legal drama starring Gabriel Macht 50 Felix Salten’s Bambi, for example 49 Prefix for Caesarea’s theater 52 NYU’s Jonas Salk, Woody Allen, and Idina Menzel 50 For some, macaroons on Passover is theirs 53 Masada was struck by a battering one 51 How the Torah is read at the end of the High Holidays 56 Bird family whose females are olive-colored 52 Ryan O’Neal’s “Chances ___” 57 Brazilian city in the title of a 1964 Stan Getz hit 53 Site of Temple Emanu-El, the oldest Jewish congregation in Nevada 59 For Jewish communal jobs, this kind of salary is $42,000 54 How to respond to the Hamotzi 60 “Game of ___” (Hit show written by D.B. Weiss and David Benioff) 55 St. of Barney Frank 61 The men whose clues are starred in this puzzle all have one 56 ___ Mahal (Atlantic City casino Carl Icahn has invested in) 62 * Celebrity fitness guru Richard 58 Adolph Cremieux was a fameux one in 19th century France

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September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 21 Franken, ctd. Satloff, ctd. Gershon, ctd. ...continued from pg 20 simply attack Iran now, an exercise ...continued from pg 14 ...continued from pg 20 But it’s possible that, by 2031, he believes would be quick and pain- So that’s why I suggest you President Barack Obama, whom Iran may no longer be controlled by less for the United States. But this apply the third test. It requires no I and other Jewish leaders had the hard-liners determined to harm our is pure fantasy, at least according to special knowledge of the Middle privilege of meeting with last week interests. More than 60% of Iran’s what our security and intelligence ex- East, no advanced degree in history, at the White House, told us that population is under the age of 30. perts tell us. And it’s certainly not the politics or public policy. It comes virtually the entire world except for These young Iranians are increasing- lesson anyone should have learned from your gut. Israel supports this agreement. from the disastrous invasion of Iraq. ly well-educated and pro-American. The third C is “constructive”: Is I am reminded of the words We don’t know how this ten- In March, 47 of my Republican what the speaker saying construc- of Sigmund Freud: “My Jewish sion within Iran will work out. But colleagues took the unprecedented tive? Is it about bringing people background taught me that even if we do know that backing out of a step of sending a letter to Iran’s lead- together and building for peace, or the rest of the world told me I was deal we’ve agreed to will only em- ers just as these sensitive negotia- is it divisive, ripping communities wrong, I might still be right.” tions were nearing an accord. It was a bolden the hard-liners who insist that apart and tearing down one side Could it be that the whole world America cannot be trusted. clear attempt to undermine American as the way to build up the other? diplomacy -- and a signal that they is wrong and Israel is right? After Indeed, while critics have eagerly Remember -- you can rely on your much reflection and research, I have would oppose any deal with Iran, no own conscience and good judgment. pointed out what they see as flaws matter its terms. come to the conclusion that, in this in the deal, I have heard no persua- You can decide if what you hear is case, Israel is right and the rest of sive arguments that there is a better It’s not surprising that these crit- constructive or destructive. the world is wrong. alternative. All the alternatives I have ics now oppose the finished deal. But And if you do get involved, re- it is disappointing that they refuse to Now is the time to make your heard about run the gamut from unre- member that these rules apply to you views known. I hope you will alistic to horrifying. acknowledge, let alone take responsi- too. Be correct, keep it in context, bility for, the dire consequences that consider my position and do what For example, some say that, and always, always stay construc- you can to communicate with your would almost certainly result from tive. should the Senate reject this agree- killing it. representatives in Washington by ment, we would be in position to Remember: this is not just a asking them to reject this deal. negotiate a “better” one. But I’ve Diplomacy requires cooperation Jewish issue. The vast majority of spoken to representatives of the and compromise. You don’t negotiate Americans -- young and old -- sup- with your friends; you negotiate with five nations that helped broker the ports a strong U.S.-Israel partnership William Gershon is senior deal, and they agree that this simply your enemies. Indeed, no one who’s and support a real and secure peace for this deal has any delusions about rabbi of Congregation Shearith wouldn’t be the case. between Israelis and Palestinians. Israel in Dallas. The opinions he the nature of the Iranian regime, any Anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism Instead, these diplomats have more than American presidents who expressed here are his only and do told me that we would not be able on campus is an issue that affects not reflect the views of any organi- made nuclear arms agreements with everyone, Jews and non-Jews alike. to come back to the bargaining table the Soviet Union had delusions about zation. at all, and that the sanctions regime the nature of the communist regime would likely erode or even fall apart, there. By Robert Satloff, executive giving Iran’s leaders more money For a long time, it has looked director of the Washington Institute and more leverage -- and diminishing for Near East Policy. Excerpt. both our moral authority throughout like our only options when it came to In Memoriam the world and our own leverage. Iran would be allowing it to have a nuclear bomb or having to bomb the We note with sorrow the recent passing of And, of course, Iran would be country ourselves. This agreement able to move forward on its nuclear represents a chance to break out of Naomi Goldford program, endangering our interests in that no-win scenario. And to take the Melva Bucksbaum the region -- especially Israel -- and extraordinary step of rejecting it -- Ethel Carson making it far more likely that we will because of clearly unrealistic expec- find ourselves engaged in a military tations, because of a hunger to send Hermiene Green conflict there. Americans into another war, or, worst Muriel J. Perlman Some critics seem to lust after of all, because of petty partisanship Rabbi Dr. Marvin Luban such a conflict, with one of my col- -- would be a terrible mistake. leagues suggesting that we should Jerry Dann

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September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 23 Iowa Jewish Historical Society August 14 IJHS cookbook event

On August 14th, The Des Moines Social Club’s new Culinary Loft was filled with the aromas and tastes of Jewish food as the Iowa Jewish Historical Society held its first cooking class using recipes from the new cookbook - Beyond Matzo Balls: Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Cook- ing. Sponsored by the IJHS and Teresa Adams-Tomka from the Kitchen Collage, the class featured instruction on preparing Hummus (recipe by Susan Madorsky) Salmon Ring (Jackie Blank); Challah (Karen Engman) salad; fresh crunchy veggies with Green Goddess dressing (Ruth Eng- man), Rouladen (Hanna Gradwohl); and Pear & Apple in Phyllo with Cream and Calvados on the side (Melva Bucksbaum). Everyone in the class enjoyed feasting on the different courses as they were prepared throughout the morning. The IJHS wants to thank everyone who made this fun and exciting event such as success! Teresa Adams-Tomka for donating her time and expertise to make Dalton Kuntz from Kitchen Collage Kitchen Collage’s Teresa Adams this event possible; -Tomka with Challah made from a recipe by Karen Engman Cyd Koehn for her generosity is helping present the event; Shelley Brody, Mary Kay Buchsbaum, Susie Glazer Burt, Jeanne Levitt, Kimberly Shadur, Rebecca Swartz Solomon, Patsy Tobis, and Robbie Winick for underwriting the event; Patsy Tobis and Jan Farber for their hard work in creating and pre- senting the event; Janice Rosenberg for her great photographs; And ALL the participants! Thanks to the generosity of all these supporters, all the funds raised will be used for the preservation and education activities of the Iowa Jewish Historical Society. The cookbook is available online at http://jew- ishdesmoines.org/our-pillars/iowa-jewish-historical-society as well as at the museum and the Federation’s offices at The Caspe Terrace. Marcie Morrison, Lori Long, and Rose Lee Pomerantz

Patsy Tobis and Janice Rosenberg

Margo Blumenthal, Shelly Hill, and Liz Proctor

Deniz Franke and Angel Grubb Joanne Sandquist and Pat Kingfield Salmon Loaf recipe by Jackie Blank

Photos Courtesy of Janice Rosenberg 24 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 Iowa Jewish Historical Preserve Our Past and Help Shape Our Future Society Awarded $21,430 Grant Join the Iowa Jewish Historical Society Whether you are a recent arrival in Iowa or have lived here all your life, The Iowa Jewish Historical tip of the iceberg! Only 23 of the the artifacts, photos, manuscripts, and other treasures that the Iowa Jew- Society is delighted to announce 400+ tapes have been preserved ish Historical Society collects and preserves are your history. They are that we have received a grant of as part of a pilot project. Most of the irreplaceable record of the accomplishments, contributions, and per- $21,430 from the REAP/Histori- these tapes originated before the sonal stories of Jews in Iowa. cal Resources Development Pro- Historical Society was formed gram (HRDP) administered by the and, most likely, contain informa- Help preserve our history so that you and future generations can learn State Historical Society of Iowa. tion about Iowa’s Jewish heritage from the past as you shape our future. that does not exist in any other

The funds will be used to preserve format! Your application form is below or you may join online at hundreds of interviews that were www.jewishdesmoines.org . done with members of the state- The grant covers a two-year wide Jewish community from the period and requires the Historical ______1970s to 2006 as well as original Society to raise nearly $11,000 in Name TV shows done by the Federation a cash and/or in-kind match. ______and tapes of special occasions in Address history of the Jewish community. The grant funds will be used for ______These interviews are on audio the first phase of the project— City, State, and Zip Code and video tapes that are too old digitizing hundreds of the taped to pop into a cassette player or interviews, creating summaries Membership Levels VCR. Each tape has to carefully of the information on each tape, Membership Year: July 2015 though June 2016 digitized by a professional with and making a list of the tapes and specialized equipment before we summaries available on the web. Lifetime - $5,000 _____ can listen to the tapes and provide Later phases, which will have to Benefactor - $1,000 _____ access to these personal, commu- be funded separately, will com- Sponsor - $500 _____ nity, and world histories. plete the digitization of all the Institution - $100 _____ These tapes contain a wealth of tapes and make excerpts and full Patron - $100 _____ untapped information. All are copies of the tapes available to the Individual or Gift Membership - $36 _____ one-of-a-kind interviews that public. provide personal perspectives and In addition, I want to make a donation to the insight into Jewish life—religious Donations to help with the re- Iowa Jewish Historical Society $ _____. beliefs and practices, “outside” quired match are needed. Please events that had an impact on the mail your gift to IJHS, 33158 Ute Please make your check payable to the IJHS and send it to Jewish community, personal ac- Ave., Waukee, IA 50263 with a 33158 Ute Ave., Waukee, IA 50263. counts of anti-Semitism, life in notation that the funds are to be For more information: (515)987-0899 ext. 216 or [email protected] Nazi Germany, World War II, the used for this project. Thank you! Holocaust, immigration to the U.S, religious customs, and daily If you have questions about the life. project, please email: ijhs@ dmjfed.org or call us at 515-987- Best Wishes for Happy But these descriptions of the 0899 ext. 216. materials on the tapes are just the and Sweet New Year. *CROSSWORD ANSWER KEY Bruce Sherman Dave Lettween and families

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 25 Rosh Hashanah Holiday Schedule and S’Lichot Yom Kippur Saturday, September 5, 2015 Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Yom Kippur 5776 7:00 p.m. S’Lichot Prayer Service 10:00 a.m. Morning Service 12:00 p.m. Interlude I  Saturday, September 5, 2015: Selichot Erev Rosh Hashanah 2:00 p.m. Family Service 7:30pm — Services and Program Sunday, September 13, 2015 3:00 p.m. Musical Interlude 4:00 p.m. Healing and Yizkor Service  Sunday, September 13, 2015: Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:00pm — Erev Rosh Hashanah Services 9:00 p.m. Instrumental Voices Service 5:00 p.m. Neilah Service 6:00 p.m. Break the Fast Meal  Monday, September 14, 2015: First Day Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah 9:00am — Morning Services 10:00am — Alternative and Youth Services Monday, September 14, 2015 Erev Sukkot 4:30pm — Tashlikh Service at Grays Lake 10:00 a.m. Morning Service / Youth Sunday, September 27, 2015 Group Aliyah — Minchah and Maariv Services 9:00 a.m. Put up Sukkah 11:30 a.m. Temple Lunch 4:00 p.m. Sukkah Decorating and  Tuesday, September 15, 2014: Second Day Rosh Hashanah 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Family Service Service, Youth Group to 9:00am — Morning Services 3:30 p.m. Tashlikh Service at help; followed by Dinner Raccoon River Park  Friday, September 18, 2015: Erev Shabbat Shuvah 6:00pm — Shabbat Shuvah Evening Services (Music Shabbat) Kever Avot  Saturday, September 19, 2015 Shabbat Shuvah Sunday, September 20, 2015 9:30am — Shabbat Shuvah Morning Services (Shabbat Greatest Hits) 12:30 p.m. Woodland Cemetery

 Sunday, September 20, 2015: Kever Avot 1:00 p.m. Glendale Cemetery 1:00pm — Service at Glendale Cemetery Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Temple B’nai Jeshurun  Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22, 2015 5101 Grand Avenue 5:00pm — DMARC Food Drive 7:00 p.m. Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Des Moines, Iowa 50312 6:45pm — Kol Nidre Service Service

 9:00 p.m. Instrumental Voices Service Wednesday, September 23, 2015: Yom Kippur *Please Check The Temple Calendar for any 9:00am — Yom Kippur Morning Services and Yizkor Changes or Updates to Schedule 10:00am — Alternative and Youth Services www.templebnaijeshurun.com 5:15 p.m. — Minchah and Neila Services, Break the Fast Schedule Subject to Change CANS FOR Recurring Events: Friday, October 9th – 6:00 pm School COINS Minyan: Tuesdays (NOTE TIME Shabbat CHANGE) 7:15 am Tuesday, October 13th – DMARC PLEASE CONTINUE Services: Fridays– 6:00 pm Shabbat David Bear Lecture Series – Yaakov Evening Services Ariel TO BRING IN YOUR Saturdays- 9:30 am Shabbat Morning Sunday, October 25th – 2:00 pm Services Shelter Dinner prep CANS! 11:30 pm Shabbat Cafe Saturday, October 31st 10:30 am Jr. Congregation and Tot Shabbat Youth Group will be collecting 12:30 pm Shabbat Minchah Meditation pop cans (cans only please) Adult Education: Special Events for September and every Friday night until the Des October 2015 Introduction to Judaism / Conversion Class – Rabbi Edelman-Blank: Moines Area Hunger Hike. Contact the Tifereth office for more September 2015 information 515-255-1137 Friday, September 4th – 7:00 pm Money collected for this very worthwhile event will be Shabbat Evening services – Note time change this week only Spirituality Study and Discussion donated to the Hunger Hike on October 11, 2015. Please Group - Patrick Courtney: Saturday, September 5th – 9:30 am bring, when you attend services on every Friday night, your Clara Mintzer Bat Mitzvah Saturdays after Meditation (1:30 pm) pop cans (cans only please). The Youth Groupers will take October 2015 S.T.E.P. (Sunday Torah Education Program) - Michael Kuperman: them back to the stores and collect the donations. Please Saturday, October 3rd – 9:30 am Ezekiel Egherman Bar Mitzvah Sundays at 10:00 am make sure they are in a secured bag and tied strong. Sunday, October 4th – 4:30 pm Harvest Thank you in advance from the Temple Youth Groupers! Dinner Jewish Women’s Book Group – Sunday, October 18th – 2:00 pm

26 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press September/October 2015 ROSH HASHANAH Morning Services: 10:00 am Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Evening Services: 6:45 pm Light Candles at: 7:10 pm Shabbat Ends at 7:47 pm Evening Services: 7:00 pm Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 SUKKOT Morning Services: 10:00 am To purchase a Sukkah or a Lulav Shofar Sounding: 11:00 am and Etrog set, please call 515-277- Mincha: 6:30 pm 1718. Followed by Tashlich Service Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 Evening Services: 8:00 pm Light Candles at 6:45 pm Light Candles* after 8:08 pm Evening Services: 6:45 pm Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 Morning Services: 10:00 am Morning Services: 10:00 am Shofar Sounding: 11:00 am Evening Services: 6:30 pm Evening Services: 7:00 pm Light Candles* after 7:43 pm Holiday Ends at 8:07 pm Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 Morning Services: 10:00 am FAST OF GEDALYA Evening Services: 6:30 pm Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 Holiday Ends at 7:41 pm Fast Ends at 7:56 pm Shabbat Chol Hamoed Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 SHABBAT SHUVA Light Candles at 6:40 pm Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 Evening Services: 6:45 pm Light Candles at 7:01 pm Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 Evening Services: 7:00 pm Morning Services: 10:00 am Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 Evening Services: 6:30 pm Morning Services: 10:00 am Shabbat Ends at 7:40 pm Evening Services: 7:00 pm Hoshanah Rabbah Shabbat Ends at 7:59 pm Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 Morning Services: 10:00 am YOM KIPPUR Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 SHEMINI ATZERET & Morning Services: 7:00 am SIMCHAT TORAH Afternoon Service: 0:00 pm Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 Light Candles at 6:54 pm Light Candles at 6:33 pm Fast Begins at 0:00 pm Evening Services: 6:30 pm Kol Nidrei Services: 7:00 pm Followed by Kiddush & Hakafot Recurring Events the Weekly Torah portion to Mishna Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 Morning Minyan Times: & Talmud and Jewish Law. Morning Services: 10:00 am Morning Services: 10:00 am Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:30 am Yizkor Memorial Service: 11:00 am Monday: 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays: Afternoon Service: 5:30 pm Evening Services: 6:30 pm Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. The “Shiur” at 7:00 p.m. – covers Neilah Closing Service: 7:00 pm Followed by Kiddush & Hakafot Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Jewish learning on self- improvement, Fast Ends at 7:52 pm Light Candles* after: 7:31 pm Thursday: 6:45 a.m. interpersonal relationships, weekly Followed by light refreshments Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 Friday: 7:00 a.m. portion and current events. Please Shabbat Morning Services: 10:00 am Shabbat: 9:00 a.m. contact the office to attend. Friday, Sept. 25 2015 Followed by Kiddush & Hakafot Light Candles at 6:49 pm Evening Services: 6:15 pm Daily after morning minyan: Two August Say Blessing 5 Holiday Ends at 7:29 pm study groups to choose from that will August 14th 6:30pm Shabbat Ruach Evening Services: 6:45 pm * Light from a preexisting flame. study a range of Jewish topics, from to welcome Avi and Karen Dzik Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 AMES JEWISH CONGREGATION COMMUNITY B’NAI MITZVAH

Clara Mintzer will be a 7th grader Ames Jewish Congregation High Holy Day Services Adam, Mara and Cora Egh- at Stilwell Junior High School in Sunday, September 13 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah services. erman are proud to announce that West Des Moines. She is involved Monday, September 14 10:00 a.m. 1st day Rosh Hashanah Morn- Ezekiel Rune (Zeke) Egherman, in the school orchestra, Lego Robot- 8th grader at Cowles Montessori in ics, and the Kids Care Club. She ing Services Des Moines, will be called to the plays the piano and the violin. For 4:00 p.m. Children’s service Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October her mitzvah project she is raising 4:45 p.m. Tashlich 3rd, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Tifereth money for the Back Pack Program Tuesday, September 15 10:00 a.m. 2nd day Rosh Hashanah Israel Synagogue. Zeke is an aspir- of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Services ing computer programmer whose she will also be packing the meals Tuesday, September 22 8:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Services interests include web design, graph- during the school year. Clara is the Wednesday September 23 10:00 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning ser- ics, and riding his bicycle around daughter of Michael Mintzer and vices town to capture portals on Ingress— Alla Mintzer Zaprudsky. She will 3:45 p.m. Children’s service a game that combines geocaching be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitz- 4:30 p.m. Afternoon services and Capture the Flag. All welcome vah Saturday, September 5 at 9:30 6:00p.m. Yiskor to a kiddiush luncheon following am at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. A services. Kiddush luncheon will follow the 6:45 p.m. Neilah service. 7:30 p,m Community Break-the Fast

September/October 2015 September/October 2015 The Greater Des Moines Jewish Press 27 Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines 10.28.15 6:00PM Tickets: $5 per person, $18 per family RSVP is Required!

For more info & to RSVP please call Mollie Giller at 515-987-0899 ext 230 or email [email protected] 33158 Ute Avenue Waukee IA 50263 www.jewishdesmoines.org

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