Kulbersh – Dedicated Volunteer – to Receive Levy Leadership Award

June 2014 | Sivan-Tamuz 5774, Vol. LXX, No. 5 Kulbersh – Dedicated Volunteer – to Receive Levy Leadership Award The Jack Malitz sessment and Distribution (ONAD) country’ become so committed to his Levy Leader- committee. Jewish community and Zionism? Candle Lighting Times ship Award is the Kulbersh recalled that while work- “I came to Savannah and for me, highest honor ing with Israel Bonds, he was part of this was a large Jewish community. A Tuesday, June 3 8:08pm given by the Sa- a new program that involved local local Jewish dentist took me to lunch vannah Jewish banks making loans that began in in- and we were having a nice time and Wednesday, June 4 9:10pm Federation; it rec- crements of $100,000 and would be then he says to me: ‘I’m going to tell Friday, June 6 8:10pm ognizes the finest guaranteed by local investors. “Israel you what’s going to happen. A couple Friday, June 13 8:13pm leadership quali- had never defaulted on a note, but the of guys in town who don’t know much Friday, June 20 8:15pm ties in an indi- hardest part was getting the banks to about you, about your background, Friday, June 27 8:17pm Paul Kulbersh vidual such that it participate,” he said. are going to invite you to lunch and Friday, July 4 8:17pm has been awarded Talking about chairing the CRC, want to find out.’ Friday, July 11 8:15pm only five times since being established Kulbersh said: “We went to lots of “I was so naïve, but sure enough, a in 1988 — until this year. Dr. Paul Kul- churches and civic groups to make couple of weeks later, I get a call from bersh will receive the award at a gala presentations, particularly about ge- these two other dentists asking me to In this Issue dinner on Sunday, August 24, 2014, to ography, educating them about Israel’s lunch. I met them and I still remem- Letters to the Editor, p2 be held at the JEA. borders and what the situation there ber every detail. After a few minutes Federation President’s message, p3 There are few positions of leader- was really like. But one of our biggest of small talk, one of them says to me: Executive Director’s message, p3 ship in the Jewish community that success stories of that time was taking ‘Kulbersh, that’s an unusual name. Is Four Questions, p5 Paul Kulbersh has not held since mov- a group of local media, including Bill that a Jewish name?’ You can’t make Movie Spiel, p7 ing to Savannah in 1976. He served Edwards and the late Mike Manhat- this up. as President of the Savannah Jewish ton, on a mission to Israel. Edwards “What I learned from that is if it was JEA Centerpiece Federation (SJF) from 1997-1999, as would broadcast live everyday from important for them to know if I was Vital Statistics, p10 President of the JEA from 2003-2005 there. It was great.” Jewish, then it was going to be impor- It’s a Funny Thing, p13 and again from 2011-2012, was Presi- Paul grew up in the very small town tant for me to know that I was Jewish Lasting Legacies, p14 dent of the old Harmony Club and has of Tifton, Georgia, where, Kulbersh and I would not be intimidated by Condolences, p15 been a Board member and Treasurer explained, they had a synagogue, but anyone because I was Jewish. I came of Congregation Agudath Achim. no regular Shabbat services because to the JEA. I’d never experienced any- Also Featured Kulbersh has chaired the Federation’s Friday nights were devoted to foot- thing like this — a building with Jew- Annual Campaign, the JEA’s former ball (the Friday Night Lights culture) ish activities and a health club with Choosing to be Jewish — Kids Day and Savannah’s AIPAC and and Saturdays were when the farmers Charlie Grossman, and doctors, law- More and more people in our area Israel Bonds efforts. came to town to shop with the Jewish yers, merchants. It was important to are choosing to convert; p2 Kulbersh also chaired the SJF’s merchants. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs were me. And Israel is the place where all Onward & Upward — It’s that Community Relations Council (CRC) the exceptions. There was Sunday Jews can be safe, have a homeland. It’s time of year! Join us in wishing for a number of years. In addition, he school and, of course, the High Holi- a source of pride for me.” Mazel Tov to this year’s graduates; p6 was trained by United Jewish Appeal days, when businesses closed, even Kulbersh’s civic activities extend to represent the Southeast region as taking ads in the local newspapers to beyond the Jewish community. He Cranman Grant Awarded — a spokesperson “presenting the case announce they would be closed. “I has chaired the United Way’s Dental A local teacher is traveling to D.C., for Israel” at local allocation meetings definitely had a Jewish identity,” Kul- Division, has been a mentor in the Europe and Israel this summer around the country. He also served as bersh said, “but my world was non- Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy thanks to the Matthew Cranman a ‘Small Cities’ Federation representa- Jewish.” program and currently is a domestic Holocaust Education Fund; p15 tive to the former Overseas Needs As- So how does a young dentist, fresh mediator and member of the Execu- from school and a childhood ‘in the continued on page 4 Non-Proﬁt Organization U.S. Postage PAID SJF Community Permit No. 207 Savannah, GA

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Address Service Requested As of May 9th from 709 donors $1,000,990 5111 Abercorn Street | Savannah,GA 912-355-8111 | www.savj.org Savannah Page 2 | June 2014 jewish news www.savj.org the fold of the covenant. We want to Many People Choosing Jewish Way of Life make sure it works for them as well, that this is where they want to be, tend the regular classes he teaches at with G-d; a covenant that once made by Lynn Levine where they want to raise their fami- the synagogue. can never be broken. Rabbi Slatus Having served as a rabbi for large lies. But we don’t want to make it At Congregation Agudath Achim, agrees and says: “Being Jewish is by congregations in big cities, Rabbi too difficult. Throughout the process Rabbi Ruven Barkan says the first definition a select group. According Robert Haas of Congregation Mickve we’re very supportive and want to week he came here there were “quite to our ancestry you are Jewish if your Israel was accustomed to doing a lot make sure they know how welcome a number of people who’d been in the mother was Jewish. How does one of conversions, “but this was a sur- they are.” process of conversion [who] came to become Jewish if your mother wasn’t prising number for me in the first Both Rabbi Barkan and Rabbi Sla- me and we established a weekly con- Jewish? The Torah provides a vehicle year here” he said of the 15 or 16 peo- tus have had occasion to counsel version class that still meets to this by which a person can convert and ple who have been going through the people not to complete a conversion. day.” Some have completed their con- that is by accepting upon themselves process with him just since Novem- Rabbi Barkan was concerned that versions, some still are in the class and the mitzvahs of the Torah, but you ber of last year. Of this group, he said a person converting should be fully others have since joined. The class can’t accept them if you don’t know most have been “living Jewishly for ready to be part of the community focuses on introduction to Judaism, about them so you have to study. If it’s a while,” attending services and ob- they were joining and ready to accept basic practices and learning to read something they feel is going to be very serving holidays. and take on the mitzvoth. Rabbi Sla- Hebrew. As students become more meaningful and important in their life Rabbi Haas says this group is tus counseled someone whose heart knowledgeable, they meet individu- and they want to commit themselves, young, mostly in their 20s and 30s. didn’t seem to be in it. “It might seem ally with Rabbi Barkan to focus on then a person can indeed accomplish He says it is often the case that when like the right thing to do now, but personal practice and their require- a conversion.” it comes to religious life, people think they might regret it. So I said there’s ment to take on the mitzvoth. He Rabbi Slatus goes on to say, “A per- about many things for many years be- no pressure, why don’t you wait and says, “I don’t require them to be in a son must spend the proper amount fore turning to Judaism. Then “they let’s see. It has to be something you place of complete perfection with the of time studying and learning about study a little here and there, go to really want and for the right reasons.” mitzvoth but at the same time it can’t our mitzvahs, how we observe them, services here and there, and finally A number of rituals and traditions be where they choose this, this and what are our customs, our traditions, get up the courage to go to someone are adhered to before a conversion is this. It’s creating a plan of taking on our values, our theology, the philoso- and discuss it. They never really had complete, including an appearance the mitzvoth that will be appropriate phy and ideology of Judaism – this a connection to a rabbi before.” Only before a beit din (a Rabbinic Court), a for their journey.” isn’t something that can happen over two in this current group are part of ritual bath in the mikvah for both men Why can’t someone just walk into a a short period of time. It can take a interfaith families. and women, and circumcision for synagogue, learn the prayers and call couple of years, depending on how Though it may include some group men (or the ceremonial hatafat dam brit themselves a Jew as they might do much time is invested. That is the study, the process of conversion is in- for those already circumcised). Rabbi with other faiths at many churches? most important element – gaining the dividualized and can take anywhere Slatus says it is advisable to learn to Why is it necessary to convert? knowledge and the commitment.” from about nine months to two years, read Hebrew to feel more comfortable As Jews we consider our faith not Rabbi Haas explains that with con- depending on whether the person had at services, but it is something that so much a religion but a covenant version, “we are bringing them into done any previous studying, had been can be done after conversion. living Jewishly and other factors. Rabbi Haas uses a class and private Savannah Jewish News sessions with those going through Letters to the Editor Published by the conversion. Savannah Jewish Federation Rabbi Avigdor Slatus of Congrega- Savannah Jewish Federation/ proved because of their participation 5111 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31405 tion Bnai Brith Jacob says that in the Jewish Educational Alliance in Reed House. The program took (912) 355-8111 Orthodox groups the number of peo- about a half hour, but people stayed www.savj.org ple looking for a “quick version” to Dear Friends: to enjoy the company, food and music SJF President: Steve Greenberg convert to marry someone Jewish has and were still coming in close to 5:00 SJF President-elect: Sherry Dolgoff SJF Vice President: Allan Ratner diminished greatly, “however, there is There are inadequate words to thank as things were winding down. Our SJF Secretary/Treasurer: Margie Levy an increase of people who are seeking you appropriately for the support the best estimate is that there were about SJF Executive Director: Adam Solender conversion because they are sincerely Savannah Jewish Federation and the 200 people in attendance. SJN Editor: Lynn Levine interested in Jewish practice and a JEA gave to Reed House yesterday. We We need to make Reed House a The objectives of the Savannah Jewish Jewish way of life.” He mostly uses appreciate the wonderful coverage of “household name” so that people who News are to foster a sense of community a one-on-one approach when work- the Esther Reed Celebration in the Sa- will benefit from our services know among the Jewish people of Savannah by sharing ideas, information, experiences and ing with people who are converting, vannah Jewish News and Vicky Lunick’s we are here, ready to serve them. You opinions, and to promote the agencies, though he does encourage them to at- help with the arrangements. The JEA have been a tremendous help to us in projects and mission of the Savannah Jewish Federation. was extremely generous to let us use that respect. the beautiful auditorium. Everything The Savannah Jewish News is published Celebrating a simcha? monthly ten times per year, with a deadline (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, engagements, was just perfect. I think the entire With sincere appreciation, for submissions of the 3rd of the month be- Reed family showed up and everyone fore publication. There are no February weddings, births.) or August issues. All articles for the Winter was gratified to see Esther’s Lifetime Jane Nangle and Summer issues should be submitted of Service celebrated. President of the Board by December 8th or June 8th, respectively.

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Savannah Jew- importance of Jewish life and caring Throughout his- with others believing the exact oppo- ish Federation Vice for each other. tory, all things site. President Allan Rat- I have been involved with the JEA, worthwhile and en- Far be it from me to think that any ner is the guest col- the Savannah Jewish Federation and during have begun of these differences in opinion are umnist this month. the Annual Campaign for many years with a conversation, resolvable… that’s not the point. We Allan Ratner SJF President Steve because I know how important these Adam Solender was a line from a have the opportunity, make that, re- Vice President Greenberg will from organizations are to helping secure Executive Director of memo I recently sponsibility to share and learn. After Savannah Jewish time-to-time ask the future of people, who like my JEA/SJF received from na- all, we are the people of the Book. Federation other board mem- parents and grandparents, may need tional Federation leadership. Sometimes change comes from un- bers for their perspectives on communal life. some friendly assistance in a new We read in the Mishnah that the derstanding each other’s different I was having a conversation with place. And to the future of people world came into being with the utter- respective positions and how they Adam Solender and he said I was the who weren’t as lucky as my relatives, ance of G-d’s words. can effect positive change. But that epitome of the ‘American Dream.’ like the Jews of Ukraine today, who Abraham’s journey to monotheism change only comes from working and Since I have never known anything depend on us in their time of need. began with a dialogue with the peo- talking together. but the USA, I had to think about And to the future of our children, who ple that it is only fitting to serve one We see how discussion and change what he was saying. I realized I am are counting on us to maintain their G-d... from city to city, kingdom to king- has begun to work in Israel. For a first generation American. My fa- religious schools and Jewish camps dom, each according to their understanding. some, changes are seen as a horrible ther and his mother came from Rus- and to advocate for Israel and against Throughout history, all things worthwhile move away from tradition, and for sia in 1907 to escape the pogroms. anti-Semitism. and enduring have begun with a conversa- others, changes don’t go far enough, My mother came from Austria/Hun- The story of the hard work of my tion. fast enough. gary/Poland (depending on who won parents’ families taught me that we It is so easy for each of us to have a Recently, Israel Chief Rabbi Lau the last war). My father’s first job he cannot rely on others to do things vision of the world and surround our- appointed women as Kashrut inspec- earned $1.00 per week. for us. They worked until every one selves with only like-thinking people. tors, something that had never hap- What is so amazing is how he came of them had come to America. They There is no argument, no challenge pened before. We see how accom- to America. He was the youngest of kept working for a better life. I try to the status quo, no consideration of modations have been made for mixed seven children. The oldest children to do the same for my family and my opinions and practice that is different groups at the Wall. There are discus- would come over, work, save, and community. from our own. There are those people sions about the power of the Israeli send back enough money for the next We are all products of those that who will only watch Fox TV, while Rabbinate vis a vis its relationship ones to come. My father being the came before us. None of us is ‘an is- others watch only MSNBC; those with Diaspora rabbinate. youngest, one sister and his mother land unto ourselves.’ How different who read The New York Times and oth- Change comes from having a con- were the last to come in 1907. would my life have been if my fam- ers the Wall Street Journal; those who versation. All of my ancestors worked ily had not risked everything for an will vote only Republican while oth- As I was reminded a couple of very hard so the next ones could uncertain future? I don’t know, but I ers vote Democratic only; those who months ago at the Jewish Council for come to this land of opportunity. need to remember to thank them ev- staunchly believe in a two-state solu- Public Affairs National Plenum, dis- I have always taken for granted this ery day. tion to the Israel-Palestinian problem course and disagreement always have life I have. My conversation with been part of the way we as Jews do Adam made me think about those Mazel Tov from The Officers & Board of Governors things; the tension helps us make the that worked and risked everything to of the Savannah Jewish Federation to best decision. But to resolve the ten- give me this wonderful life. sion we must have the conversation. So it is with admiration and ap- Rambam Day School’s 2014 Graduates: We have so many questions and not preciation for all that my parents and a lot of answers. And the answers that their brothers and sisters did to build Ben Cohen Shani Locker we have often don’t agree with each a life for our family here in America, other. Nevertheless we all must con- that I strive to give something back. Gabriel Damelin Uri Locker tinue in our goal of bridging gaps. Arlene was born in Savannah, and Shlomo Yosef Garfunkel Jacob Wollschlager There are too many issues confront- I have lived here for more than 50 ing our Jewish community, too many years. We are blessed to have been issues confronting our people and as able to raise our children in Savan- Richard Nixon once observed, “We nah where we are part of a warm and can’t listen to each other until we stop shout- friendly community that knows the ing at each other.”

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Interview: July 1997

“To me, being a country boy, it was a joy to be able to come to the big city of Savannah and get on the streetcar for a nickel and ride even as far out as Victory Drive, you know. That was a wonderful feeling. . . . There was a Bona Bella route, which left Broughton Street and it must have taken hours and it meandered its way down Habersham Street, around where Leopold Brothers, let’s see, it was Gwinnett, it turned at Gwinnett. And in

JOH 003, ORAL HISTORIES JOH ORAL 003, those days Leopold Brothers had this sort of, down where all the kids used to gather. That was another place on Sunday where it was a wonderful place for Jewish kids to go have an ice cream. But the streetcar meandered down Gwinnett Street at some point and then took off towards Waters Avenue, and it wound up all the way out to Isle of Hope. When you got out there, you had had a journey. . . . The Barbee family had a pavilion out there and they raised terrapins, small species of

turtle. They shipped those terrapins all over the world. And that also was a wonderful place on Sunday afternoon or, in fact, even, there were dances there sometimes on Saturday night. Of course, the Jewish kids would go as a group, but it wasn’t just the Jewish kids having the dance.”

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Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2014 | Page 5 do something to make the property productive. Somebody I knew from the time share industry asked me if I knew what a zip line was and I said no but when I started looking into it I thought it would be a great activ- With the arrival of summer, we do.” It must be paying off; their user ity for Hilton Head. I was looking for thought we’d check in with Roger reviews on Trip Advisor and Yelp are something other than real estate when Freedman, owner and operator of outstanding. that market was so bad. The rezoning ZipLine hilton head, Aerial Adventure Roger and Pamela have been mar- turned out to be quite a challenge. We Hilton Head, Broad Creek Marina and ried for 15 years; he has two grown opened the zip line in April 2012. It’s more. Roger, originally from Hart- children from a previous marriage. turned into a great, great business. ford, Connecticut, together with his brother invested in a bankrupt marina Zip lines are all the craze now. Tell us And what about the aerial adventure? on Hilton Head Island in 1993. Since about yours – can anyone enjoy it? How did When you say it’s for ages 5 plus, do you Roger & Pamela Freedman then, Roger, formerly the CFO for a you come to be in the zip line business? mean that? large, private real estate conglomer- incorporated in my Jewish values do. ate that also operated Fox TV affiliates Anyone can enjoy it, but they have It’s a challenge adventure. You’re They are values that my parents taught in the U.S. and cable TV systems in to be 10 years or older and more than harnessed and helmeted like on the me. Being Jewish was always part of Poland, moved to Hilton Head about 80 pounds. You don’t need to be an zip line. Then you get put on a course, it. I grew up in a Conservative home three years ago with his wife, Pamela, athlete but there are some restric- but we have different levels start- and was Bar Mitzvah’d and confirmed to manage the business. (His brother tions – you can’t be pregnant or have a ing with a green course which is the and my whole life I’ve been commit- previously had to leave the business harmful medical condition. We’ve had easiest course. Each course has 8 – 10 ted and involved in Jewish life. I was for health reasons, but is doing well someone as old as 93 do it. It’s a two- challenges with Low Country themes Israel Bonds chairman in Hartford, now.) hour guided tour with usually eight like sand dollar and fish walls. A five on the Board of the Federation all the What began as just a marina now is people in each tour with two guides. year old can do the course (accom- years I lived in Hartford – I think it’s a growing recreational complex with The guides are trained in the ecology panied by an adult). Athletes and just played an integral part of my life. multiple attractions and the Up the of the area so it combines a really fun, soldiers have a ball doing the black Creek pub and grille. Pamela over- beautiful ride in the trees with a thrill- course. This attraction is very exciting Do you have any plans for something new? sees the advertising and public rela- ing time and spectacular views, some for us because it brings in the whole tions for the business. They still offer overlooking the water. Occasionally family — the five- to nine-year olds We just added a rock climbing wall traditional marina services with a re- you see dolphins. Three of the towers can join in on this one. It’s also a great and a bungee air jumper – those are pair facility and wet and dry storage. are 75 feet tall. Most zip lines are built activity for birthday parties and com- small attractions. I do have something Roger says they love the Hilton Head/ on mountains and use the terrain to pany outings. It’s great for team mo- else in mind, but I’m not talking about Savannah community; he already has get the height; we were one of the ini- rale building and we expect to have a it yet. served on the Board at Congrega- tial ones built on flat country. lot of interest in that. tion Mickve Israel. As for their busi- I joke and say desperation got me For complete details about all of the ness, Roger says: “People come to our into this business. I had land next to Do your Jewish values influence the way attractions located at Broad Creek Marina, place and they have a good time and the next marina and in 2008 I didn’t you’ve built and managed this business? as well as information on age and physical we take great pleasure out of that. We think I would see any profit from the requirements, visit their website at work very hard to make sure that they sale of it in my lifetime – I needed to I think my family values that are www.ziplinehiltonhead.com.

Book Review and Mazal Mizrahi) rely heavily on On the battlefield and in the dungeon the existing historical books about Sa- he experienced what should never un- Rebel Kvell vannah Jews for the most salient facts. fold in human interaction. In the end, by Rabbi Saul Jacob Rubin However the authors’ gift is the he could hold his head high, knowing ability to flesh out the characters and that he behaved as a brave and hon- The Savannah Jewish community make them fully human. One identi- orable Jew. He advanced freedom and is unique on many levels. Our his- fies with the central figures’ struggles, independence for Georgia and Amer- tory attracts not only visitors by the their triumphs, their pain and their ica. How proud all of us should feel thousands, but notable novelists and joy. The writers’ ability to transform to be the compatriots of this supreme authors as well. In the 1970s, Pu- dry historical figures into three-di- Revolutionary hero! litzer Prize winner Richard Kluger mensional people who one can easily There are flaws in this book. The published Members of the Tribe, which picture on the big screen of the mind spelling errors are numerous and received a sterling review in The New is a real art. After reading The Rebel, gross. The editing was inadequate. York Times. Kluger acknowledged the Benjamin Sheftall, Mordecai Sheftall, Nicknames for children are sim- novel resulted from a visit to Temple Abigail Minis, Sheftall Sheftall, Levi ply made up (‘SHEFTY’ for Sheftall Mickve Israel. Now comes a second Sheftall, Frances Hart, et al. are alive Sheftall and “MORDY” for Mordecai). significant work, The Rebel of Savannah. and real. Like relatives you wish you Hannah Minis’s crush on Mordecai The primary author, Hawal Tawil, de- had. Heroes and heroines all! and rejection of Levi, his half-broth- clares his inspiration was the result of Reading about the Jewish partici- er, are not confirmed in any known a visit to the Temple Museum. pation in the American Revolution source. I believe the emphasis on tra- every Savannah Jew. To cut to the chase, The Rebel of Sa- and the roles of Mordecai and Sheftall ditional Jewish practices by the early vannah is worth your time and invest- Sheftall stirred my soul. Mordecai was Ashkenazi settlers is somewhat of an Rabbi Saul Jacob Rubin is the former ment. Being a work of fiction it takes not only the chosen leader of the Lib- exaggeration. Glitzy chapter titles spiritual leader at Congregation Mickve Is- some liberties with the facts (example: erty Boys, the Committee of Safety diminish the seriousness of the en- rael and the author of Third to None: The Captain Hanson — whose vessel, The and the Parochial Council, but the deavor (i.e., Chapter 1 Gails and Sails; Saga of Savannah Jewry, 1733-1983. William and Sarah, was hired to trans- sworn patriot willing to surrender Chapter 2 Roaches and Encroaches; Chapter 11 Belles and Bells). port the first Jews to Savannah — as- life and fortune for American Inde- The Rebel of Savannah sumes a new identity after landing, pendence. Severe suffering ensued for Yet in my opinion The Rebel of Savan- Kodesh Press | 496pp | $25.95 stays in the area, and stirs up trouble). him and his family. But his conviction, nah remains a superior effort by a re- Tawil and company (the book is co- born of Jewish teaching and commit- markably talented trio and rightfully authored with Chananya Weissman ment, allowed for no other response. deserves a place on the bookshelf of Savannah Page 6 | June 2014 jewish news www.savj.org Mazel Tov to the 2014 High School and College Graduates HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Sophie Gabriella a non-profit volleyball club with four sorority. She was voted “most phil- Lichtman teams. In 9th grade Natalie was USY anthropic.” Haley plans to work as a Isaac Julian Savannah Arts Academy treasurer while living in Los Angeles. R.N. in an emergency room or in pe- Freedman After moving to Savannah, she be- diatrics. She attended Shalom School Benedictine Military The daughter of came active in BBYO where she was and Hebrew school through eighth School Stephanie and Mi- Vice President of her BBG chapter grade. chael Lichtman, for two years and Treasurer and Vice The son of Elissa Sophie, a SAA theater major, was a President of Dixie Council. Natalie Megan Whitney and Louis Freed- member of the National Honor Soci- will be attending Brandeis Univer- Gale man, Isaac spent four years in Junior ety, Secretary of the Thespian Soci- sity. She began attending religious Northeastern University ROTC, achieving the rank of Captain. ety, President of the Jewish Student school at the age of 3 at Beth El Con- At various times during high school Union at SAA and received the SAA gregation of Phoenix, AZ; then went The daughter of he was a member of the Spanish Club, Junk 2 Funk Model Scholarship. She to Temple Beth El in Aliso Viejo, CA; Cookie and Barry the tennis team, the football team, the also participated in Odyssey of the and completed her education at Tem- Gale, Megan gradu- track & field team and also served as Mind, worked on the school year- ple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks, CA, ated magna cum laude with a B.S. in football manager from spring of his book, volunteered at Memorial’s from 4th grade through confirmation. Nursing. She plans to remain in Bos- junior year through his senior year. Children’s Hospital, was a docent at ton and work as a nurse in a hospital Isaac was a BBYO AIT Dad, President Davenport House and was a contrib- Mandy Kerry setting. of Junior NCSY, President of the Jew- uting writer to the Savannah Jewish Salmon ish Student Union at BC and earned News. Sophie plans to attend the Savannah Arts Academy Brett Daniel Levine a Math ACT Top Quintile Award. University of Georgia where she is in- Armstrong Atlantic He plans to attend Kennesaw State terested in pursuing journalism, Eng- The daughter of State University University to study business. Isaac lish or advertising/public relations. Nadine and Rich- attended Rambam Day School from She attended Rambam Day School ard Salmon, Mandy The son of Lynne preschool through eighth grade. from kindergarten through eighth was a music (piano) and Mark Levine, grade. major at SAA and the 2014 Valedic- Brett graduated with Alexa Ronni Levine torian. She was the cross country a B.A. in Theater. He Savannah Country Nina Israel Luskey team captain and 2012 MVP, placed was a member of the AASU Masqu- Day School Savannah Country on the first team for the region and ers. He plans to obtain a theater ap- Day School won the 2012 Best of Preps award; prenticeship and then pursue a career The daughter of she swam for SAA and GCAT and in acting. Brett attended Rambam Ragan Andres and The daughter of was a lifeguard and swim instructor Day School from preschool through Jack Levine, Alexa Debby and Barry for Mayfair Community pool. She eighth grade. is an Honor Roll Luskey, Nina played was a member of the National Honor student who has been very involved varsity tennis from 9th – 12th grades Society, Mu Alpha Theta Society, Tri Ryan Alex Salmon in volunteer activities including the and was active in the Teens H.O.P.E. M Music Honor Society, BBYO, the Georgia Institute of Relay for Life, America’s Second Har- and Color My World projects. She SAA Jewish Student Union and a Sa- Technology vest, the Humane Society, and doing also was President of the Student vannah Science Seminar Participant. backstage/tech work for high school Council, head of the Lower School Mandy was founder and President The son of Nadine theater productions. She also is a teen Tutoring program and Yearbook edi- of the SAA Tutor Club, President of and Richard Salmon, mentor at Park Place Outreach Youth tor. Nina was a member of the Na- the Beta Club, Historian for the Na- Ryan graduated with Emergency Shelter. Alexa will be at- tional Honor Society, Cum Laude tional English Honors Society; was a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He tending Mercer University where she Society and received a University of published twice in the Anthology of was a four-year member of the Var- plans to be a business major. She at- Georgia Certificate of Merit. She also Poetry by Young Americans; and was sity Swimming & Diving Team, win- tended Shalom School from kinder- was a member of BBYO and has gone named a 2014 Georgia Scholar. She ning the J. Herb McCauley Award garten through eighth grade. to Camp Judaea every year from sec- will be attending Georgia Institute of for most improved athlete and the ond grade to the present. Nina will Technology where she plans to study S. Kendrick Scholarship Award. He Marissa Sarah be attending Vanderbilt University biomedical engineering and pursue represented Georgia Tech at NCAA Levine where she hopes to be on a pre-med a career in engineering or medicine. swimming competitions, qualified Savannah Arts Academy track. She attended Akiba Academy Mandy attended Rambam Day School for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in in Dallas, TX, Rambam Day School from pre-school through eighth grade. the 100-meter breast stroke and was The daughter of and then Shalom School from third a member of the 2013 USA Maccabi Lynne and Mark through eighth grades. Swim Team. Ryan was a member of Levine, Marissa, a COLLEGE GRADUATES Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineer- SAA communica- Natalie Beth ing Honors Society and the National tions major, played junior and var- Ourhaan Haley Michelle Collegiate Society of Scholars. Ryan sity volleyball, was a member of the Savannah Country Cohen will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Future Business Leaders of America Day School Georgia College and Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Honor Society, Vice President of the State University Tech beginning this fall. He attended SAA Jewish Student Union, and Trea- The daughter of Rambam Day School from kindergar- surer of BBG. She will attend Ken- Michelle and Tracy The daughter of ten through eighth grade. nesaw State University and major in Ourhaan, Natalie played varsity vol- Donna and Ron Co- business with a specialization in mu- leyball from 9th – 12th grades and hen, Haley graduated Ryan Wade Sandler sic management. Marissa attended was captain her senior year. She re- cum laude with a B.S. in Nursing. Harvard University Rambam Day School from preschool ceived the headmaster’s award along She was President of the Professional through eighth grade. with MVP (area and school) junior Practice Council and was a member The son of Helese year, and made the first team all area of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor so- and Dan Sandler, and state twice. She also played var- ciety, the National Honor Collegiate Ryan graduated with sity tennis in 11th and 12th grades. She Society, the Georgia College Associa- an A.B. in Computer co-founded Club River Street Sweets, tion of Nursing Students and Phi Mu Science with a Secondary in Math- Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2014 | Page 7 ematical Sciences. While at Har- vard, Ryan was active in The Owl Club, Harvard College Consulting The graduates listed here are Group, Harvard Investment Associa- those whose parents submitted Save the Date for the tion, Plympton Street Capital, Har- information in time for vard Fishing Club and Adams House publication. The Savannah Jewish Committee, of which he also was the News and the Savannah Jewish 2014 social chair. Ryan also served on the Federation extend a hearty Mazel Harvard Tutor Selection Committee Tov to everyone in and from the Levy Memorial Concert and co-founded DareDvl, a crowd- community graduating this year, funding startup. He is joining Linke- and to your families. We wish all of Sunday, September 7th dIn in Mountain View, CA, as an you the very best in your associate product manager. Ryan at- future endeavors! tended Rambam Day School through the eighth grade. Watch in the Savannah Jewish News, the SJF eNews and your mail for more exciting details to come!

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“Ah, music,” he a statement about us all. Our strongest tences for the murders of his wife and said, wiping his eyes. instinct is to survive. her lover. “A magic beyond all The tale speaks directly to the power One day in the warden›s office we do here.” and magic of music. he discovers an album of The Marriage —J.K. Rowling, Perhaps the most poignant moment of Figaro. Locking himself in the office, Harry Potter and the of the film is when Szpilman finds he plays a soaring operatic duet and Sorcerer’s Stone. himself trapped; hiding in an apart- turns on the speakers in the prison ment—tenants long gone—wherein yard which daily teems with violence. Bonnie Strongin Whether it is a rests a piano. The men are spell-bound, held cap- tsunami of sound He poises his fingers above the keys; tive by its beauty, the marriage of mu- or the echo of a solitary note, music dares not make a sound, and silently sic and voice. They freeze and gaze wields a power over us all. It tran- plays an invisible composition. toward the overhead speakers, sym- scends; it uplifts; it consoles; it makes For that fragile moment—music sus- bolically heavenward. And for that us remember; it helps us forget; it pended in the air—he is restored. He moment, that one moment, they re- Adrien Brody in The Pianist transforms. It creates monuments of remembers. He is whole. He is music. member. Their humanity is restored. emotion, yet has the power to infuse Toward the climax, he resembles lit- It is music. He disciplines through kindness; calm. tle that is human. He is gaunt and bent When Andy later is thrown into he unites through the power of mu- It can nationalize a country, yet res- over; he shuffles, he can barely speak, solitary, he reappears after two weeks, sic and forms, from what is at first a onate sympathy within the enemy. his fingers are stiff and cracked. Near- and the men ask him if it was tough. babble of raw sound, a heavenly blend It knows no boundaries, has no skin ing the war›s end, he hides in the shell It was the easiest time he›d ever had, of a boy’s choir, dubbed for the film color, does not age. of a once elegant home almost de- he says. Silence from the men. How by the renowned Les Petits Chan- It is humankind. stroyed by the Allied bombing of War- can this be? teurs de Saint-Marc. The children Foremost... saw, a house that contains a concert He points to his heart and says but it become passionate about their music Released in 2002, Roman Polan- grand piano. (the music) was in here, and (he points which affords “an escape for them.” ski directed the award-winning Ho- A music-loving Nazi, Cap- to his head) in here. No one can take They form a brotherhood of voice. locaust film, The Pianist, based upon tain Wilm Hosenfeld (Thom- that away. Ever. Pierre is discovered to have a won- the memoirs of Vladyslaw Szpil- as Kretschmann), discovers him and He “Who hears music, feels his soli- derful singing voice and is given the man (Adrien Brody), a classical pia- forces the Jud pianist to prove his tal- tude reward of solos. His outbursts are nist well established on Warsaw ra- ent. He plays. It is Chopin›s Ballade in Peopled at once.” — Robert Brown- fewer, his troubles subdued. He is dio. Szpilman and his family were G Minor. Beauty resplendent among ing fused into the desire to sing and cre- well-to-do Jews who trusted that the ruins. The notes unite the pair in And yet again... ate. what they encountered as indignities their common love of music. Tenu- 2004 saw the release of the award- “He took his pain and turned it into would never avalanche into atrocities. ous at first, the strains swell as Szpil- winning French film The Chorus something beautiful. Into something A privileged man, he received public man regains confidence and control (Les Choristes) with English sub- that people connect to. And that›s acclaim until the bombing of his of the keys. It is the turning point, titles. Set in 1949 post World War what good music does. It speaks to radio station literally blew him off his the climax, and the German decides II France at a school for troubled you. It changes you.” — Hannah Har- piano bench. Eyewitness to death, to save the musician from discovery. boys, we see the power of music to rington he watched helplessly as his fam- It is music that saves Szpilman, transform. The list is long of films that celebrate ily was herded onto trains en route to physically and spiritually. It is music A flashback into the troubled child- the power of music. The settings are the death camps. that redeems Hosenfeld. It is music hood of renowned conductor numerous, the situations diverse, the Szpilman endures by chance, that unites our pianist with the enemy Pierre Morhange (JacquesPer- characters endless in root and range. through the unreliable kindness in a symbiotic plea for survival. rin) is spurred by the death of a kindly Yet the answer is the same... of others, and his tenacious will to And another... mentor—I am reminded of Cin- survive. From an elegant, young artist, In the 1994 release of The Shaw- ema Paradiso, which also used music “When words fail, music speaks.” he becomes a feral animal whose only shank Redemption, there are themes to inspire a protégé. All the boys are — Hans Christian Andersen purpose in life is to find food, hide of hope, freedom, and redemption. ruthlessly punished by the cruel head- from predators and live. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) finds master until the new music teach- Bonnie Strongin, a film analyst, is the The film›s universal premise makes himself unjustly serving double sen- er Mathieu (GerardJugnot) arrives. founder of the film seriesmovieSPEAK . Savannah Page 8 | June 2014 jewish news www.savj.org

Sandy and Nancy Rosenthal read the names of victims of the Holocaust Children help light the Shabbat candles at the Community Shabbaton Students from Rambam Day School performing

Yom HaShoah 2014 April brought to the JEA a plethora of activities and events relating to the Ho- locaust. A special exhibit, When Humanity Fails, was on display for the entire month. More than 670 students from public and private schools came to view the exhibit, listen to a presentation on The Shoah, and experience a challenging video and group discussion. On Friday evening, April 25th, 120 guests attended a community Shabbaton. The Kiddush and Hamotzi prayers were led by children, after which a festive dinner was enjoyed. The evening’s theme was, The Heritage and Traditions of our European Ashkenazic Ancestors. Dr. Michael Zoller led the Birkat Hama- zon post-dinner prayers. Sunday, the 27th, featured a Brunch honoring the courage of women during the Holocaust, with traditional Jewish dairy foods and a presentation by survivor Vera Hoffman. It was followed by the film50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Krauss. Roger Smith, Director of the Learning Center of Savan- nah, introduced the viewing and led a discussion afterwards. th Alex Kaminsky sang the Star Spangled The 2014 Yom Hashoah Commemoration on the 28 included candle lighting, Banner and Hatikvah to begin the Yom Rabbinic prayers, a message from the President of the Savannah Jewish Federa- HaShoah program tion, and a talk given by Jonah Pine in memory of his father, an officer with the American Armed Forces liberators. A very special highlight of the evening was the dramatic production, I Remember, presented by the 7th and 8th grade students of Rambam Day School. Jonah Pine telling the story of his father, who helped liberate a concentration camp

With assistance from Jennifer Rich, Rita (Ruchie) Slatus lights a memorial candle in memory of Holocaust survivors Moshe & SJF-JEA Holocaust Center co-chair Sherry Dolgoff with the Local area students tour the When Humanity Fails exhibit with Margaret Stern, her parents 2014 Holocaust Writing and Art Contest winners Melinda Stein, co-chair of the SJF-JEA Holocaust Center

The Rambam Day School students performed I Remember, a play written by high school students that encompassed the experiences of European Jews during the years of the Nazi reign. The Jewish Educational Alliance presents a monthly program guide: CENTERPIECE Jewish Educational Alliance June 2014 Mark Your Calendar June 1 Children’s Programming Camp Meet ‘n Greet. 3-5 pm

June 3 See What Kids are Saying Erev Shavuot. JEA Closes @ 5 pm June 4-5 about JEA Camp Savannah! Shavuot. JEA closed June 6 JEA Art Gallery Reception. Johanna “They have bouncy Hopkinson. 2 pm houses and water balloons. I also like Shabbat Friday - it’s June 26 really fun!” ~ Walker Israeli Scouts. 2 pm

July 4th 4th of July. JEA Fitness open 9am-5pm Offices closed “I like going swimming every day “You can chase counselors and and finding the glow sticks during do new activities. I like to bring night swim at the sleepover.” ~ Laney home all the cool projects that we do.” ~ Ben

FOR THE I like the sleepovers with all of my friends at camp and playing outside. -Lucy

“I like the awesome theme weeks, especially Color War. The night Welcome Noshville swim during the sleepovers is fun AUCTIONS • FOOD • FRIENDS • MUSIC and breakfast in the morning, too. I like to see my friends every day and all the field trips. All of the counselors are a lot of fun to hang out with everyday” ~ Jessica

I’m excited to build things “I like Color War week because the competitions with Lego’s, color and be with are fun and Glee Week because of the dance the BIG KIDS! ~ Will performances at the end of the week.” ~ Skye Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details! JEA Donations (April 5, 2014-May 9, 2014) Adult Programming

ARKIN-CLARK GARDEN FUND In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum Nancie & Fred Clark Bridge - Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm In memory of Herbert Ray Scrabble - Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Sally & Steve Greenberg Mah Jongg - Mondays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Suzanne & Michael Konter Thursdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm In honor of Skippy Goodman In memory of Mrs. Lee Sinsheimer In memory of Ada Kramer Lunch Bunch - Every Thursday 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm In memory of Ernie Friedman Join us for Thursday Lunch Bunch! Visit with old friends and meet new ones, Sharon & Bill Sand enjoy lunch followed by an educational speaker or performer. In honor of Harriet Ullman Marilyn Seeman JEA BUILDING FUND Community Garden In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum Love to garden, but don’t have the space? Be part of the JEA Garden Club and Amy Linden help work one of the 18 garden boxes at the Midtown Miracle Community Gar- den, three blocks north of the JEA. Excess produce and herbs will be donated to ALLAN ULLMAN PLAYGROUND FUND Second Harvest to aid them in their mission to feed up to 6000 children daily. For In memory of Edith Karpf more details, “like” Midtown Miracle Community Garden on Facebook or email Ellen Berman In memory of Ada Kramer Carol Greenberg [email protected]. Arlene & Mike Steinfeldt JEA GENERAL DONATIONS June Lunch Bunch Programming A Donation by Karin & Alden Mead June 5th – No Lunch Bunch – JEA closed for Shavuot In honor of Julie Metzger In memory of Edith Karpf June 12th – “Anti-aging secrets for your Brain” hosted by Neurologist Jessica Carter, M.D. Muriel Bono June 19th – Staying safe outdoors this summer In honor of Lisa Bodziner June 26th – Lunch with the Israeli scouts In honor of Candy & Alan Lowe’s grandchild In honor of Amy Garfunkel Lunch Bunch meets each Thursday at 12:30 pm for a delicious lunch, followed by a program at 1:30 pm. In memory of Ricky Segall Please call 355-8111 to make your reservations. Lunch and program are just $5! In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum In memory of Anne Shuman In memory of Buddy Hollander In memory of Edith Schafman LIT Program: Building a Stronger In memory of Herbert Ray In memory of Edith Karpf Community One Camper at a Time Arlene & Allan Ratner In memory of Edith Karpf Chatham County Superior Court This year our LIT (Leaders in Training) Program who aren’t as fortunate or even cleaning up to Kathleen Horne & Carl Pedigo has been completely revamped to be better make sure we have a healthy environment will Brenda & Eugene Wolchok than ever. We’ll be going on trips, learning new all be valuable lessons that the LITs will learn. Carole Hagstrom concepts, and most importantly, meeting new We’ll also help within the JEA community by Danyse & Julius Edel people. While we still follow the camp’s weekly assisting with serving lunch for the Lunch Bunch. Debbie & Tom Waldrop themes and special rotations, we also have our During Color War, we’ll be welcoming back the In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum own special age-appropriate rotations to keep Israeli Scouts for some fun games, singing and Arlene & Mike Steinfeldt Barbara & Michael Ruddy the group excited and engaged. The group will dancing. In an effort to expand our relationships Judith Tager participate in the two camp sleepovers and also with other communities, we have invited the LITs Emma Adler two added sleepovers just for the LITs. It’s the from the Orlando JCC to participate in a 2-day Eva Odrezin perfect summer camp! But what separates the LITs extravaganza complete with a community service Sarabel & Ross Stemer from the rest of the camp groups? project, sleepover and a trip to Summer Waves. Catherine & Ron Fagin Each week the LITs will explore Jewish values With so much going on we will still be Marjorie & Allan Weingold and different aspects of leadership. These include participating in everyday camp activities. We will Lydia Sawyer & Julian Friedman communication, Tikkun Olam, Ruach Hasport, join the whole camp in our favorite, Color War Peaks Island Children’s Workshop etc. Led by leaders of the community, the group week, dance shows, dress-up days and rotations. Jerry Rogers will discuss each value and it’s relevance to By the end of the summer we hope the kids will be Roni & Harvey Libow Jane & Paul Pressly leadership. This will be followed by a variety of able to take what they have learned about being a Betty Jacobson interactive activities that help drive home the leader and apply it to different situations whether Gloria Buchsbaum Smiley importance of these different values. We will also it be school, sports teams, home, or even back at Elizabeth Jacobs Locke participate in service learning projects that will camp when they come back for more next year! Laura Jacobs Welsh require the LITs to go out to the community. We are extremely excited for Camp Savannah 2014 Putting others before oneself, helping others and can’t wait to see you there! Donations continued on pg. 4

June 2014 Centerpiece Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details! Summer Fitness Classes Sunday 9:15 am - Power Pilates 10:30 am - Total Body Blast 1:00 pm - Extreme Toning Monday 5:00 am - Master Swim 8:30 am - Firm It Up 10:00 am - Aquasize 10:00 am - Vinyasa Yoga 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Classic 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics Tuesday 9:15 am - Power Pilates 10:00 am - SilverSneakers Splash 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Circuit 5:45 pm - Zumba 6:00 pm - Savannah Kenpo 7:00 pm - Savannah Fencing Club Wednesday 5:00 am - Master Swim 8:30 am - Firm It Up 10:00 am - Yoga Pilates Fusion 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Classic 6:00 pm - Billy’s Boot Camp 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics Thursday 8:30 am - Pilates 9:30 am - Barre Blend 10:00 am - Aquasize 10:30 am - SilverSneakers Circuit 6:00 pm - Savannah Kenpo 6:00 pm - Evening Water Aerobics 6:30 pm - Yoga Flow 7:00 pm - Savannah Fencing Club Friday 5:00 am - Master Swim 8:30 am - Firm It Up 10:00 am - Yoga 10:00 am - Aquasize 12:00 pm - Noon Basketball Join the JEA! Join the JEA and you will be glad you did when you take advantage of our special member pricing, FREE classes and events! The JEA provides many different types of memberships to accommodate everyone.

Types of Membership include: Family Plans Couple Plans Individual Plans Military/Law Enforcement (active duty only) Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more information!

Centerpiece June 2014 Visit us at 5111 Abercorn Street or online at www.SavannahJEA.org for more details! JEA Donations cont. from pg. 2 JEA Art Gallery Irene & Ramon Silverman Toby Hollenberg Diane Kuhr Muriel & Marvin Beckerman Beth Childress Danyse & Julius Edel Irma Shulman-Weiner In memory of Anne Shuman Harriet & Paul Kulbersh In memory of Ernie Friedman In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum In memory of Edith Karpf Arthur Horovitz In honor of Sloan Forstadt Carole & Ted Hagstrom In memory of Beatrice Goodman Audrey McDonald June Artist: Johanna Hopkinson Cynthia Stewart Johanna Fuguet Hopkinson is a painter and mixed media artist who makes her home in Savannah, Frances Washington In memory of Ashley Samuels Georgia. Johanna’s parents are marine scientists, which allowed her to grow up in the uniquely Jennifer Feldman isolated marshes and waterways of Georgia’s Sapelo Island, Aeska Island of Sweden, and Falmouth, In memory of Esther Helen Ginsberg Massachusetts. Having lived for so long in these remote places, there is naturally a strong element of In memory of Ernie Friedman plant and animal life in her artwork. Johanna draws inspiration from the beauty of the world around In memory of Ashley Samuels her. She loves to simplify images into shapes and lines and revel in the brilliant colors therein. In memory of Edith Karpf Lately, her paintings have begun to focus on native birds, especially waterfowl. “Unlike most animals Ruth & Neal Markowitz in nature, birds generally mate for life and raise their young together. That seems very impressive to me,” states Johanna. JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH Johanna received her bachelor of Arts degrees from Bard College in both Religion and Studio Arts. In honor of Vera Hoffman She then went on to receive her Master’s of Fine Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Flora Camhi In honor of Jerald Cohen Painting. Johanna has shown work in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY; Lacoste, France; Woods Hole, MA; In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum Tivoli, NY; Chapel Hill, NC; Tampa, FL; and Savannah, GA. The majority of her pieces have been sold Peggy & Stanley Harris into private collections. In honor of Arlene Ratner Adina Weber & Rabbi Barkan Artwork available for viewing June 1-30, 2014 Art Gallery reception June 6th, 2-4 pm BERTHA & HYMIE KANTER YOUNG AT HEART FUND In memory of Frances Hollander In memory of Edith Karpf In memory of Ernie Friedman Themes for June Days New JEA Members In memory of Suzanne Sinsheimer Shapiro The JEA would like to thank our members. With- In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum @ the JEA Sally & Steve Greenberg out your membership and support, we would not In memory of Edith Karpf June 2nd, 2014 - Pajama-rama (Pajama Party) - be able to offer all the services that we do. Our Suzanne & Michael Konter Our annual pre-summer PJ party is BACK! Guess members are our most important asset! that cereal, Brownie 101 and of course a movie on (New Members as of 4/5/14-5/9/14 ) HARVEY RUBIN MEMORIAL FUND the big screen are just a few of the activities that In honor of Linda Friedman will be planned for the day. James & Nijah Bryant Brenda & Patrick Salter Darrell Dukes & Susan Falls Bernice Elman June 3rd, 2014 - We All Scream for Ice Cream Gai & Karin Elhanen In honor of Bernice Elman (Trip to Lovin’ Spoons) – With Shavout around Sheila Griffin Elise & Victor Shernoff Justin Hart Heather, Jason & Kristina Shernoff the corner, campers will venture out to Lovin’ Spoons for a delicious dairy treat. We’ll also be Thomas & Kimberly Lascell In honor of Rabbi Barkan & Adina Weber Jean Lopez Brenda & Patrick Salter making 3-D art. Chris Matthews & Katy Helms Marsha & Chuck Bernstein Damon & Shannon Mullis June 6th, 2014 - Superhero Scrambler (Superhero Conswalia Muniz HENRY W. CENTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Day) - It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no it’s just another Joshua Norstein FUND Days @ the J! Campers will transform into super- Christian Patti & Silvia Nunez In memory of Doris Kanter heroes today by making their own capes and In memory of Edith Karpf Damian Stanfill & Lydia Gilleland In memory of Ernie Friedman protecting their very own skyscrapers. In memory of Bea Goodman Simone Center For children Pre-K - 8th grade. Questions? Call 355-8111 or email [email protected].

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…You just don’t know how blessed we feel to have [daughter] at JEA Preschool Savannah—it is so wonderful to June 2014 not have to worry about her when we drop her off. When I dropped her off this morning she walked right in, looked at me and said, “Hug Mama.” She gave me a hug and then ran across the room to play without a tear or even a whine. She has never done that anywhere else she has been for daycare or preschool! … When [we] come to pick [her] up at the JEA in the afternoons, she doesn’t want to leave! She will actually cry when we make her leave. This has never, ever happened with our child until now. Thank you all for loving and caring for our [daughter] and all the children at JEA Preschool Savannah.

We welcome children and families from the entire community and are the place to send your young child for lots of safe, summer fun. • Weekly Shabbat celebrations for all ages

• Swimming lessons for children We were practicing singing Happy Birthday (today ages three and four is [Dad’s] birthday), and [son] says “let’s sing it in Hebrew!” He proceeded to sing the whole song by himself • Beaches, Bugs, and Babies are in Hebrew. Just awesome! our summer themes • Children will participate in hands on experiences and activities • Special guests and activities • Half day and Full day options

Thank you! We are so happy to stay [another year]! Thank you for sharing your vision with us. It has been so wonderful to see it really happen. We are so pleased and wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else. [Son] was just telling me today on the way home how much he likes school. It melts my heart that we have found such a safe, loving place for him to spend this important time in his life, and to hear how much he enjoys it means the world. Thank you so much Jodi!

Children learn best through hands on experiences and imaginative play. The climbing structure allows children to develop their gross motor skills through climbing, sliding, and exploring. Should You Push Your Child to Read before the Age of Five? Lilian Katz, Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, shares her research about children reading at Engaging children in a nurturing, early ages and the effects it may have. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-495909/ safe and inclusive environment, based in Jewish values. Savannah Page 10 | June 2014 jewish news www.savj.org Vital Statistics Engagement Dr. and Mrs. Richard Allan Bodziner announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Sara Bodziner, to Kenneth Eric Goldberg of Baltimore, Maryland. Lisa is a graduate of Savan- nah Country Day School and received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She moved to Jerusalem, Israel, and received her Master’s in Jewish Education from Lisa Bodziner and Kenneth Goldberg Pardes Institute. Lisa taught for three Kenny presently is a property manag- years at the San Diego Jewish Acad- er for Bozzuto Management. Kenny is emy and then moved to Baltimore to the grandson of the late Nathan and work at Pearlstone Retreat Center Libby Zaba and the late Bernard and where she was a Jewish educator. Nancy Goldberg of Baltimore. Presently she works at the Louise A December wedding is planned. D. and Morton J. Macks Center for The couple plans to reside in Balti- Jewish Education in Park Heights, more. Maryland. Lisa is the granddaughter COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE of the late Leroy and Maurine Mon- sky of Birmingham, Alabama, and the Celebrating a simcha? - LEASING late Lawrence and Dena Bodziner of (Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, engagements, Savannah. weddings, births.) Kenneth (Kenny) is the son of - SALES Sandy and the late David Goldberg of We want to know! Beth Vantosh Reisterstown, Maryland. Kenny was raised in Reisterstown and graduated Share your good news with Associate Broker - INVESTMENT from Towson University with a B.S. in the Savannah Jewish News Theatre Arts. He spent several years Send the vital statistics to in New York before moving back to [email protected] Baltimore to be close to his family. KW Commercial / Vantosh Commercial Group 912-663-3392 [email protected]

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At the Yom Has- they have become desensitized from May is the time who believed that we would be the hoah program the all the games and movies they watch of year that re- premiere preschool program in Sa- 7th and 8th grade that portray death as a competition or minds us of spring, vannah. We are very thankful to our students of Ram- a means to an adrenalin rush. This is flowers, danceteachers who keep our children safe bam Day School certainly a concern to be taken most recitals, gradu- and show their love and concern for Ester Rabhan, presented the play, seriously. However, I don’t see the Jodi Sadler, ations, and the the “yeladim” on a daily basis. Principal of “I Remember.” It problem getting better, I see it becom- JEA Director of end of the school I am excited to have been accepted Rambam Day School was certainly a ing worse. Technology has broadened Early Childhood year. It’s hard to to participate as part of Cohort #3 in most moving and our horizons but at the same time it Education believe that JEA the Jewish Early Childhood Educa- thought provoking performance. We has crippled our minds making it dif- Preschool Savan- tion Leadership Institute (JECELI). It had the distinct privilege of Kelie Mi- ficult to decipher reality versus anima- nah has concluded its inaugural year. is a fifteen-month program for Early ley, the head director of the Savannah tion which is void of real feeling and We have engaged young children and Childhood Jewish professionals spon- Children’s Theater, direct the play. It thought. families from our Jewish and Savan- sored by the Jewish Theological Semi- was a demanding experience for the I believe in the very near future the nah communities and we have made nary, Hebrew Union College, Bank children. Holocaust will take on a very differ- a difference! Street College, and the Jim Joseph While the children have spent years ent fiber than the one in which we all Not only have the children grown Foundation. The group will study learning about the Holocaust, writing lament over now. HOWEVER, as we in height and weight but they have Jewish text as it relates to Early Child- about the Holocaust, hearing speakers move further away from the moments expanded their knowledge in all areas hood Education with the goal of par- on the Holocaust and reading books when these atrocities were fierce with through hands-on activities and play. ticipants bringing their understanding about the Holocaust; once they were life, the hearts and minds of future They have learned how to get along and knowledge to their programs and the children trying to survive the Ho- generations will feel less and less con- with others and how to be a part of a communities. The program’s structure locaust and quoting individuals who nection. We must strongly encourage group. Some children have learned to includes Jewish learning, leadership had survived the Holocaust and por- them to concentrate on the 6,000,000 “potty on the toilet” while others have development, reflective practice in a traying Nazis; they found themselves lives lost not having been lost in vain. learned to write their names. social context, and community build- having to admit they really didn’t have They were seized from this world be- We have shared the joy of Shabbat ing. I am looking forward to building a grasp on the atrocities of the Holo- cause they were Jews, therefore we each Friday and celebrated a cycle of relationships with other Jewish pro- caust. Once it was them, being those as Jews must keep the flame of Juda- Jewish holidays. With all of these suc- fessionals who share my passion for individuals; children desperate to sur- ism alive in their names and in their cesses, JEA Preschool Savannah has children and Judaism. vive, children remembering life before merit. We must surge forth against been an integral part of these young As always, I invite each of you to the Nazis, and once it was them por- any and all odds to ensure that our children’s lives. The love and interac- come take a firsthand look at our pro- traying Nazis and having to utter the children know who they are as Jews; tion the teachers give to them are a gram in action. Come hear the chil- words, “Many will grow tired on the way. their ancestors, their history. And they key ingredient in their development. dren singing; come see the teachers Of course they will mostly be those who have must know the beautiful words found It is with much gratitude and thanks reading stories; and come feel the love no reason to do so. The best political weapon within the Torah that depicts their re- that we conclude the preschool year exuding from our rooms. It will cer- is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands lationship to G-d and their responsi- and look forward to our first sum- tainly bring a smile to your face as it respect. Men may hate us. But, we don’t ask bilities to that bond. mer program. We are grateful to our does to mine every day! for their love; only for their fear.” They Mrs. Ruchie Slatus, a child from parents and community members found themselves silenced. Holocaust survivors, told our students To observe the children’s transfor- many stories of the survival and the mation as the words they were reciting deaths that took place during the Ho- In the play, “I Remember,” one Hebrew School in your hometown, became no longer just words of recita- locaust. I wish to share with you one youngster questioning a child survi- and others, were still concerned about tion, but pictures that formed within story in particular. Many Jewish families vor was asking about the terrors of the making sure you got a Jewish educa- their minds of the violence that befell hid their children in non-Jewish homes to Holocaust, “Erika, so under those ter- tion?” our people. Impacting children to not protect them from the hands of the Nazis. rible conditions in the ghetto with no The child survivor answered, “That only understand the Holocaust as his- These families lovingly took the children food, your father, who had found the was the most important thing.” torical information but to perceive the into their homes and into their hearts. The cruelty and unimaginable horrors is a war lasted awhile and families moved and most difficult challenge. Without this took these children with them and the chil- Preferred Hotel Partners of perception, the madness and the in- dren soon forgot they had ever had another Preferred Hotel Partners of conceivable magnitude of those hor- life. They were being well cared for by loving rifically murdered is incomprehen- parents and siblings. How would the Jews sible to our younger generation. fortunate enough to survive and be liberated And as the few remaining survivors find their children when the war was over? ● Located in the heart of midtown near of the Holocaust leave our physical They traveled all over in search of their be- ● Located in the heart of midtown near presence, how will their story be told loved kinderlach. One man approached a non the corner the corner of DeRenne of DeRenne and andAbercorn Abercorn by those who truly do not understand Jewish camp where children were campers ● Book ●your Book block your blockof rooms of rooms today today for for and who truly cannot internalize the and having great fun. He begged the director Bar and Bar Bat and Mitzvah’s Bat Mitzvah’s horrors they had burned not only as to let him look and see if any of the children ● Banquet Space accommodating numbers on their arms but as memo- among the group were Jewish children. He● Banquet Space accommodating up to 300 people ries in the deepest resources of their was granted permission and walked among up to 300 people minds? Once it is our children’s re- the children asking if any of them were Jew- ● Contact Melaina Jaudon at sponsibility to pass on this history, I ish, but who among them could remember?● Contact 912-721-5173/[email protected] Melaina Jaudon at fear their inability to do so in a man- And so no one responded that they were. 912-721-5173/[email protected] ner that will keep the horrors alive. I He begged for one more attempt and asked don’t think they can connect with the for a loudspeaker. Over the loudspeaker atrocities of the Holocaust. he bellowed the words, SHEMA YISRO- I can’t decide if it’s because it’s too EL HASHEM ELOKAINU HASHEM horrific, the volume of the atrocity or ECHOD! Children came forth crying out they have seen too much in their own for their mommies and their daddies – they lifetimes ( like 9-11, the tsunami) or remembered! Savannah Page 12 | June 2014 jewish news www.savj.org

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This month the humor is dedicated to Israel, the Land of Milk and • The British student wrote, ‘The Elephant and The Royal Family’ Honey (unlike Florida, the Land of Milk of Magnesia)! • The French student wrote, ‘The Elephant and Its Love Life’ • The Japanese student wrote, ‘The Elephant and Its Place in Computing Abe was visiting Israel for the first time. As soon as his Technology’ plane landed, he got a taxi to take him to his hotel. Abe asks • The American student wrote, ‘The Elephant and The Cell Phone’ the driver, ‘Say is Israel a healthy place?” • The Israeli student wrote, ‘The Elephant – Is It Good for the Jews?’ ______‘Oh, yes, it really is,” the driver answers, ‘When I was here Melinda Stein at first, I couldn’t say even one simple word, I had hardly An Israeli soldier had just enlisted in the Tank Corps. He approached his any hair on my head, I didn’t have the energy to walk across Commanding Officer and requested a 3-day pass. a room and I even had to be helped out of bed every day.” The Officer yells, “Are youmeshuggah? You just joined up and already you want “That’s a remarkable story, truly amazing,” Abe says. ‘So how long have you a 3-day pass? You must do something spectacular to earn that!” been in Israel?” The next day the soldier approaches the CO, driving an Arab tank! ‘I was born here.” ______Impressed, the Officer asked how the soldier had managed to capture the tank.

Sol was having a good time in Tel Aviv and was invited to a party. Unfortu- “Simple,” he said. “I jumped in one of our tanks and approached the border. I nately, during the evening, he lost his wallet. He got up on a chair and shouted, saw an Arab in his tank, he saw me. I asked him if he would like to get a 3-day “Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen! I’ve just lost my wallet with over $500 in cash pass, he said yes, so we exchanged tanks!” in it. To the person that finds my wallet, I will give $50!”

A voice from the back of the hall shouted, “I will give $75!” ______

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The Englishman says, ‘That’s nothing. One of my ancestors was present at the signing of the Magna Carta.”

The Israeli quietly says, ‘You think that’s something? One of my ancestors drew up the Ten Commandments.” ______

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SJF GENERAL DONATION In honor of Lloyd Goodman The list of des- niture stores. He never married and In memory of Melvin Siskind Rita & Alan Asher ignated funds had no children. He became the care- Sarabel & Ross Stemer Marilyn Seeman whose income taker for his widowed mother and af- In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum will help to pro- ter her death, lived a modest life in a JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES FUND Marilyn Seeman A donation was made by vide for the future small apartment. AM Goldkrand LAWRENCE KONTER & BERTRAM of our commu- Dombrow’s niece, Arlene (Gott- In honor of Jane Winter WEILAND CULTURAL ARTS FUND nity is growing, lieb) Jaffie, described him as someone Harriet & Eric Meyerhoff In honor of Harriet Konter slowly but surely. who “never wanted anything for him- Carole & Jerald Cohen Linda Myers & Gary Udinsky And as one looks self.” She said, “He was a wonderful, Israel Dombrow In memory of Mrs. Ginsberg over the names wonderful philanthropist. He had no RALPH & PAULINE TENENBAUM In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum on those funds, they are not always fa- family left in Birmingham. When he Sally Krissman FUND FOR SOCIAL SERVICES In memory of Edith Karpf miliar. Some of the funds are named died, with this fund he wanted to leave TIKVAH FUND Zelda & Sheldon Tenenbaum for people gone for a long time, whose something in Savannah that his great In honor of Nancy & Paul Feldman In memory of Anne V. Shuman friends and family are mostly no lon- and grand nieces and nephews could Sandra & Lewis Schneider Linda & Michael Zoller ger here, either. And then there are see that he had done.” In memory of Anne V. Shuman some like the Israel Dombrow Fund for Shortly after Israel Dombrow’s Dr. & Mrs. Charles Berwitz IRENE & LEE BRAUN FUND FOR Jewish Children, named for people who death in January 2010, Arlene and SOCIAL SERVICES Betty & Larry Lasky never lived in Savannah, and we won- her brother, Isser Gottlieb Z”L, estab- In memory of Bea Goodman In memory of Elizabeth Moore Zelda & Sheldon Tenenbaum der, what is the connection? lished the Israel Dombrow Fund for Betty & Larry Lasky Israel Dombrow lived his entire Jewish Children at the Jewish Com- In memory of Ricky Segall life in Birmingham, Alabama. His munity Foundation of Savannah. The Carole & Jerald Cohen JULIUS RUDIKOFF HEALTH CLUB & ATHLETIC FUND In memory of Ernie Friedman sister, Sarah, married Elliot Gottlieb fund’s income is used to provide as- In honor of Lynn & Dick Berkowitz’s grandson In memory of Aaron Buchsbaum of Savannah (and Gottlieb’s Bakery) sistance for Jewish children to partake Biff & Jerry Montana In honor of Dick Hochman and raised a family here; her children in camping, after school or sports pro- stayed in Savannah and some of her grams sponsored or provided by the Doris & Arnie Goldstein DAYLE & AARON LEVY FUND In honor of Bunny & Jim Montag In honor of Aaron Levy grandchildren and great-grandchil- Jewish Educational Alliance.

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MMCG is a project of MStarArts.org that is located on E 64th and Abercorn Street in Savannah. Volunteers grow herbs and spices for Second Harvest to eliminate sugar and salt in children’s lunches . Savannah www.savj.org jewish news June 2014 | Page 15 by the Jewish Labor Committee and Holocaust Study Grant Awarded the United States Holocaust Memo- Condolences We express our sympathy to the families of: Taylor Culjean • To deepen teachers’ knowledge rial Museum. The Matthew J. Cranman Holo- of Savannah has and strengthen their ability to Ada M. Goldberg Kramer caust Teacher Education Fund was been selected to implement Holocaust studies Who died April 29, 2014 participate in the in their classrooms; created to provide scholarships for American Gather- • To teach each new generation teachers with demonstrated passion She is survived by her daughter, Lin- ing of Jewish Ho- about the Holocaust and Jew- for teaching about the Holocaust to da Kramer (Michael) Zoller of Savan- locaust Survivors’ ish resistance, so that they will participate in the Holocaust & Jew- nah; one son, Mark (Arlene) Kramer teachers’ trip and know, understand, and never ish Resistance Teachers Summer of Chesterfield, MO; and four grand- Taylor Culjean is the recipient forget; Program. Matthew’s parents and children. She was preceded in death of a grant from • To further educational activi- grandparents established the fund by her husband, David, and her sister, the Matthew J. Cranman Holocaust ties which use the lessons of to honor his memory after he lost his Doris Herman. Teacher Education Fund, which will the past as warnings for the courageous fight with cancer, but almost fully subsidize her participa- present and the future. through it all had remained a source Remembrances: Harris Kramer tion in the program. of light and inspiration to his friends Social Action Fund of Congregation The Holocaust and Jewish Resis- Taylor Culjean teaches English and and family. It is their hope that the Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Rd., St. tance Teachers’ Program (HJRTP) Holocaust Studies at St. Vincent’s recipients of the scholarships will use Louis, MO 63141; or Congregation provides an intensive three-week Academy and has been a supporter their experiences to share with Sa- Temple Israel, P.O. Box 790379, St. summer learning and living experi- of Holocaust education and involve- vannah students the light of the Jew- Louis, MO 63179-0379. ish spirit and illuminate a dark period ence in Washington, DC, Poland, ment for many years. She ensures Marsha Leiken Gould Germany and Israel for U.S. second- the participation of her school in the in history. Who died April 22, 2014 ary school teachers who are commit- community’s annual Yom HaShoah ted to teaching about the Holocaust Student Art and Essay Contests, and She is survived by her husband Jay; and Jewish resistance in their classes many of the winners have been her We couldn’t do it one daughter, Margalit C. Gould and upon completion of the program. The students. one son, Jerrik J. Gould, both of Chi- group of approximately 30 teachers The HJRTP is sponsored by the without them! cago, IL; her mother, Mollie Kramer visits historic sites and hears from American Gathering of Jewish Ho- Leiken of Bloomington, IL; and one survivors and prominent scholars. locaust Survivors and Their Descen- Help us thank brother, N. Ned Leiken of Blooming- The goals of the program include: dants, the umbrella organization of ton, IL. survivor groups of North America. In our advertisers. • To advance education in U.S. addition to their many educational Please support Remembrances: Pancreatic Can- secondary schools about the programs and events, they sponsor a cer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Holocaust and Jewish Resis- special event for high school educa- their businesses. Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA tance; tors. Additional support is provided 90266. River’s Edge is the newest sponsor of the Jewish Educational Alliance! Retirement living the way it was meant to be. • Daily chef-prepared meals • Transportation • Full calendar of activities • Exclusive travel program • 24/7 live-in managers • Pets warmly welcomed • Housekeeping provided • And more!

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