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On Thursday, Dec. 14 at 11:30 James Rudin, Senior years, Rabbi Rudin served as the AJC’s a.m., members of the San Antonio- Interreligious Advisor Interreligious Affairs Director. area Roman Catholic and Jewish of the American Jewish He was the rabbi of congregations in communities will gather for their 16th Committee, (AJC.) Kansas City, Missouri and Champaign- annual interfaith Hanukkah celebration. He is a graduate of Urbana, Illinois and a United States FROM RUSSIA WITH The event will be held at San Fernando George Washington Air Force Chaplain stationed in Japan LOVE: MARGARET RABBI RUDIN GOFMAN-KLEIN Cathedral Hall, 231 West Commerce. University with and Korea. He is the author or editor of Her life began in the The Jewish Federation of San Antonio academic distinction and was ordained 17 books and has been a commentary USSR, but fate – and and San Fernando Cathedral are the co- a rabbi at Hebrew Union College-Jewish writer for the Religion News luck - brought her family sponsors. Institute of Religion. As a member of the to America. Hear about Featured speaker will be Rabbi A. (AJC) professional staff for thirty-two See INTERFAITH, page 3 her family’s journey to San Antonio and the Jewish roots she’s since grown here. Israel to leave UNESCO SPOTLIGHT, PAGE 5 alongside US, Netanyahu says

(JTA) — Israel will reform. prepare to leave UNESCO Netanyahu, in a statement, alongside the United States, called it “a courageous and The Main Event honors Harry & Prime Minister Benjamin ethical decision because Netanyahu said in a UNESCO has become a Mary Levy and Alissa Levey Baugh statement praising President theater of the absurd and The Barshop JCC will host their annual fall fundraiser, The Donald Trump for the instead of preserving history, Main Event, Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The event will recognize pullout announced by the distorts it.” and honor Harry & Mary Levy for their on-going and unwavering Department of State. The Israeli leader leadership and support of both national and local Jewish agencies The U.S. announced instructed his foreign October 12 that by 2019 the ministry to “prepare Israel’s WHAT’S HAPPENING and causes including the JCC, Jewish Federation, Temple Beth-El, October was chockfull of and Union for Reformed Judaism. United States will leave the withdrawal from UNESCO activities in the Jewish When the JCC moved to the Campus in 1999, Harry and Mary United Nations Educational, in parallel with the United community. were among a small group who helped develop the JCC Maccabi Scientific and Cultural States,” read the statement. PAGE 14 Games® program, when the JCC sent its first delegation to compete Organization (UNESCO) The Paris-based body, over its alleged anti- See MAIN EVENT, page 13 Israel bias and need for See UNESCO, page 26

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INTERFAITH Thanksgiving: Giving thanks continued from page 1 Service since 1991. Among his numerous accolades is the Eternal Light Award from for family, community the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies of St. Leo’s University. I believe that Thanksgiving Letter from our blessings and the might of The Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, is the most Jewish of secular our CEO the universe. We sat outside and M.Sp.S , Archbishop of San Antonio, will be holidays. Ok, just stay with we were humbled by the awe the presiding host for this unique interfaith RONIT me for a moment. First of SHERWIN and power of nature. In many observance this year. The Very Rev. Victor all, the day is about giving respects, we Jews “get” thanks Valdez, Rector of San Fernando Cathedral, thanks. Second, the celebration better with Sukkot than with and Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, Rabbi is centered on a big meal. Third, alternative prayer. There are no Thanksgiving. It is easier to feel Emeritus of Temple Beth-El, will lead the it is a ‘yontif’ day from rules and no texts. Therefore, each gratitude when sitting outside in proceedings. work, and we all stay home, family is left to create their own nature and feeling the elements Included in the program will be a literally. And lastly, the Hebrew traditions and make the day what than it is to do so when sitting presentation by the choir of Providence word for turkey is ‘hodu’, which we each choose fit for our own in the comfort of one’s home High School and the kindling of Hanukkah also means ‘thanks.’ It does not family style. with a glutinous buffet of food, lights by clergy, lay leaders, and high get much more Jewish than that! What I do appreciate most is watching football on a big screen school students of the Jewish and Catholic I love Thanksgiving because simply yet another opportunity television. communities. it is simple, at least compared to give thanks – to God, to each Nevertheless, Thanksgiving is Reservations are required by December with our Jewish holidays. While other and to whatever we feel about family, friends and being 8 to attend this program, which includes there may be levels of observance enables us to feel abundance and reminded that an extra day of a catered lunch, at $36 per person. Table with Thanksgiving, I am rarely joy. rest, with a focus on gratitude is a sponsorships are also available for $360. in danger of offending someone Just a month ago we embraced good thing. Enjoy the month of For further information, call San Fernando at my table with a variant the holiday of Sukkot, also a November, whether it be actual Cathedral, (210) 227-1297. demonstration of the ritual or an time in which we acknowledge turkey or ‘praises and thanks.’

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Author/Columnist Abigail Pogrebin addresses Federation Leaders Jewish Federation of San Antonio (JFSA) leaders gathered on October 2 at the home of Claire Golden, to support the Federation’s 2017 Annual Campaign and to hear from author L to R: Jonathan & Rachel Gurwitz, Claire Golden, Steve & Libby Golden and columnist, Abgail Pogrebin. Pogrebin is the author of the new book, My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew, which came out in March 2017. The book is a much-expanded chronicle of her popular column for The Forward, for which she spent twelve months researching and observing every holiday in the Jewish calendar. She spoke about what she discovered, how it changed her and why she believes the Jewish calendar is a blueprint for life, regardless of faith. Board Chair Jonathan Gurwitz thanked Lauren Stanley for her efforts in chairing the 2017 Annual Campaign, and campaign volunteers for their support as campaigners and donors. Gurwitz also thanked all in the room for their generosity and for their leadership, and shared his pride in the accomplishments and impact of the Federation locally, in Israel and around world. JFSA’s goal for the 2017 Campaign is $1,540,000. The goal represents an increase over the previous year, and is imperative, in order to meet the needs of the community. If you’re interested in contributing to or learning more about the annual campaign, contact Suzi Kariv, Federation’s L to R: Lauren Stanley, Larry and Rabbi Mara Nathan, Rony Kariv Chief Development Officer, at (210) 302-6968.

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SPOTLIGHT ON . . . Margaret Gofman-Klein

I was born in the former Soviet his family had never been allowed to in the USSR, specifically, it was a 50, my mom was 41, my brother was Union in 1970. My mother’s side of practice Judaism. bad year for wheat. Since bread was 13 and I was 9. the family is from Rumania, and as Even though my parents, as adults, the main staple for the country, the I was extremely fortunate, with such, my mom grew up with some were never able to be openly Jewish, USSR turned to America for help the help of the Jewish Federation of exposure to her Jewish roots. In they always knew who they were with wheat. Rumors were going San Antonio, to be able to attend the 1940, the Russians chopped off a part inside and to which people they around that the US would help with Jewish Day School, where I was a of Rumania and my mom’s family belonged. They always hoped for wheat supply, if the USSR would student for five years. The impact that suddenly became citizens of the an opportunity to immigrate. They “let their people go.” In essence, the Jewish Day School made on my USSR. wanted their children to grow up the country would trade “wheat for life was irreplaceable. Not only was I This meant that there would no Jewish and to be able to practice Jews.” able to receive a Jewish education for longer be any practice of Judaism Judaism openly and freely. It was a window of opportunity, the first time, but equally important under the communist regime. My Then something amazing and my family was very fortunate to was the fact that my parents were able father’s side of the family came from happened in 1979. the year that be among those who were granted to learn vicariously through me as White Russia. They had been under we left the former Soviet Union. It permission to leave. At the time of the laws of the USSR since 1917, so happened to be a bad year for crops our immigration, my father, z’l, was See SPOTLIGHT, page 6

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SPOTLIGHT Austria, which for my family “First American Friends.” What volunteer activities a position that I have held for continued from page 5 lasted two weeks, followed do you find the most several years. It is a privilege by a stay in Italy, which for What is your strongest rewarding and why? to serve at the synagogue that well. The education and the us was two months. During Jewish memory? Many years ago, I served on has been my second home values that I received in the our time in Italy, members of I grew up hearing the term the board of the San Antonio since the day we arrived in San Jewish Day School remain HIAS approached my family HIAS at home, accompanied Lighthouse for The Blind. It Antonio. with me to this day. It is part of and asked us where we wanted by phrases such as “they was a tremendously rewarding This is also my second who I am. to go… Having settled on the helped us” and “we owe experience helping those who year serving on the Women’s Following high school, United States as a destination them.” Long before I truly struggled and were in need. Philanthropy Board of the I continued my education point, the next question was understood what HIAS was, I I spent 8 years serving on Jewish Federation of San in San Antonio with an which city and state. We now knew that I should be grateful the board of the Jewish Day Antonio. I co-chair the Social undergraduate degree from know that we have family both to them. The arrangement School of San Antonio. It was Action Committee, working UTSA and a Master’s Degree on the east coast and the west with HIAS at the time was an opportunity to give back on an annual event that in Health Care Administration coast, but at the time, we had such that after settling in one’s to the school that gave me my benefits those in need within from Trinity University. I spent no knowledge of it. The only new homeland, the family had identity. Today I proudly serve our community. a number of years working request from my parents was 5 years to repay their debt. on the Executive Board of I’m not sure that I see in Hospital Administration to not be sent to New York. The debt consisted of airfare Congregation Rodfei Sholom, any of these activities as and then as a consultant for They had heard from their only, as all other expenses of physician group practices. friends who had previously the journey – hotels, meals Two years ago, I was immigrated to New York and accommodations, were approached with a unique and about the lack of assimilation. absorbed by donations. The beautiful idea of forming a And my parents were airfare, once repaid, went patient advocacy organization determined to mainstream to assist the next family in for the Jewish Community their children and to raise their efforts to immigrate. of San Antonio. With much us to be proud American One of my strongest Jewish support from our board, local Jews. So, with no particular memories was the celebration Rabbis and volunteers, Ohr destination in mind, members in my parents’ home the Lanu was born. Today, I’m of HIAS picked San Antonio, day that they sent in their proud to say that we are quite Texas. The warmth of this last check to HIAS. They active in the San Antonio community was so incredibly were so very proud of what Jewish Community. We have breathtaking, that my family they had achieved, and well worked with over 150 patients has never left. San Antonio they should have been. It to date… assisting them in is where I met and married was a tremendous display of navigating our complicated my husband Craig Klein and discipline and perseverance. health care system. Some of where we have raised our I remember their comments the services we offer include two children, Joseph, 18, and at the time, about how this Jennifer Perloff recommendations/referrals Shayna 13. 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I find this experience to be SPOTLIGHT continued from page 6 very relaxing and thought PJ Get Together grants bring provoking. For me, attending “volunteering.” Instead, I Shabbat morning service is my simply see this involvement weekly therapy and I go home San Antonio families together as a way of life. I believe that it with a battery re-charged for is up to me, just like it is up to the following week. PJ Library of San every one of us, to take care of Antonio was recently our local Jewish community A hope or aspiration you selected for the second and our extended family have for the San Antonio time by the Harold abroad. Jewish community: Grinspoon Foundation My hope is that the San as a pilot site for PJ Your favorite Jewish holiday? Antonio Jewish Community Get Togethers in our While I look forward to the will continue to embrace community. Jewish holidays each year, it is Ohr Lanu. I hope that this All PJ Library families the Shabbat morning service organization will soon become were eligible to sign up that I look forward to the most. a household name… a place take part in this special There is something incredibly anyone can turn to when there experience. comforting to me in attending is a question in navigating With the help of $150 the weekly service… chanting our complicated healthcare grants per event from the familiar melodies, kissing system. It is my further hope the Foundation, during the , listening to the that in time, this program the summer of 2017, sermon, hearing the Rabbi give will be replicated to other 35 different PJ parents a special blessing for the state Jewish communities across the planned Get Togethers PJ Library moms of young boys bonding over learning to crochet kippot of Israel, prayers for healing for country and that San Antonio all over the city of San for their sons. those who are known to be ill, will serve as the foundation Antonio. andVictor’s a blessing Jaguar for the /children 2x3 units and(6 theunits) teaching example for Events included a atJewish the conclusion Journal of -the January service. 2010 others. - v.1 moms night learning to crochet, Shabbat dinners, a kids Challah bake off, an afternoon of bowling, and a mother/daughter tea party. Other activities involved fun in the sun at pool parties, splash pads, and backyard barbecues. Each event gave Jewish moms, couples, and families the opportunity to connect and share memorable experiences. Get Togethers were limited to three to five PJ Library kids making Challah and having a bake off. families each with the intention that families too large. learning and advocating could get to know each PJ Library San Antonio for community building other on a personal level Hadassah / 2x1 units (2 units)organizers say they look with the Harold Grinspoon without the program being John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - January 2015forward to continued JewishFoundation. Journal - December 2014 w Repairs for all years and models w Upgrades of components for modern Who will say Kaddish? John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT technology/performance Hadassah will. Every year. Forever. MEMBER A.S.L.A. w Extended Warranty Services for most providers For more information, visit 222-1355 www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, www.johnstroylandarch.com 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas call 877.212.3321 or (210) 737-1778 [email protected] email [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK PJ Library hosts Hands-On Sukkot at JCC PJ Library teamed up with the Barshop JCC for an afternoon of outdoor fun to celebrate Sukkot (Festival of Booths). Children of all ages attended this drop-in event to learn about Sukkot, participate in Sukkot activities, and socialize with friends. PJ Library set up activity stations near the sukkah, where children decorated Sukkot cookies and made sukkah picture frames. PJ kids put icing on their cookies and placed an edible etrog/lulav or sukkah on top. They also made sukkah PJ kids making Sukkah picture frames to take home PJ kids decorating Sukkot cookies with icing, cereal, and candy picture frames to take home by gluing popsicle sticks and gathered for story time near read the story, The Best in circulation, which focuses creativity, togetherness, and tissue paper on cardstock. the sukkah. Sukkot Pumpkin Ever, one of on helping those in need. The really captured the spirit of HernandezBetween activities, CPA / children2x1 units (2PJ units) reader, Lauren Abraham the newest PJ Library books afternoon was filled with fun, Sukkot. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

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8 NOVEMBER 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Congregation Agudas Congregation Beth Am signs lease with Achim to host day of First Unitarian Universalist Church Congregation Beth Am, San Antonio’s only pioneered egalitarian participation, a blend Reconstructionist congregation, is happy to of rabbinic and lay leadership, a pay-as-you- giving and Interfaith report the signing of a new lease with the see-fit dues structure, and a no-ticket High First Unitarian Universalist Church for the Holiday policy. program – Nov. 19 current 5778 year. In November, Beth Am will have a Kabbalat “We’ve been at the Unitarian Campus for Shabbat service and potluck dinner at the Congregation Agudas Abrahamic Traditions years and years. It’s a good fit for us, and home of Rhoda Rappaport at 6:30 p.m. on Achim is working hard Interfaith Thanksgiving we’re thrilled to be continuing our friendly, November 3, and Saturday morning services at to give back this year for Service. The service will mutually beneficial relationship,” said 10 a.m. at the UUC on November 11 and 18. Thanksgiving. involve dozens of local President Terri Foose. There will be no service over the Thanksgiving The Inda Posner Religious synagogues, churches, and Beth Am has been an innovative, vibrant weekend. The congregation’s schedule for School students from 3rd mosques to bring everyone congregation, boasting the first female future months will be published in its monthly through 12th Grade will together to celebrate our rabbi in San Antonio. The congregation has bulletin and on Beth Am’s web site. be volunteering together shared traditions and on Sunday, Nov.19 with importance of bringing Sunday School students everyone together to give Giving thanks with Temple Chai at Woodlawn Baptist thanks for the good we have Church. The students will in our lives. There will be a In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Temple be volunteering at the farm dessert reception following Chai will host a special Shabbat service on Friday, Nov. and garden associated with the service. 24 at 6:45 p.m. the San Antonio Food Bank. “Giving back to our Using an original liturgy that combines the At the same time community and praying traditional Shabbat prayers with uniquely American the older students are together are integral parts themes, the service will celebrate the history of volunteering together, the of Judaism, but also shared American Judaism. younger students in Pre-K with our Christian and Readings will include selections from the founding through 2nd Grade will be Muslim neighbors and documents of the U.S.A., various iterations of Reform helping out at the PJ Library friends,” said Rabbi Jeffrey siddurim (prayer books) and early American religious PJ Gives Back event at Abraham. “It will be a libertarians. Adante Senior Living. beautiful day and evening All are welcome to celebrate. The service will be Then that same evening to bring our community at 2121 Lockhill Selma, at theDough northeast / 1x2 corner units of at 7 p.m., Agudas Achim together for a good cause NW Military Hwy. For more(2 information units) about will host the first ever and to give thanks.” the congregation, call (210)Jewish 340-2090 Journal or visit - www. Bulter / 2x2 units (4 units) templechaisa.org. Jewish Journal - August 2011 January 2010 - v.1 Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC n n Taxes

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 9 IN THE COMMUNITY Congregation Rodfei Lunch Time Learning Sholom to host Dudu Series at Temple Beth-El Fisher in honor of with Rabbi Marina Yergin Rabbi Marina Yergin November 1: Reform Yuda and Ofira Doliner will be hosting a lunchtime Movement and Israel learning series at Temple November 8: Israel At its annual fundraiser Beth-El on Wednesdays, Movement for Reform and the community. Guests on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, Nov. 1, 8, and 15, at 12:15 Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) – are asked to bring their Congregation Rodfei Sholom p.m. The theme of the series What does it look like today? own lunch. Temple Beth- will honor congregants is The Place of Progressive November 15: Challenges El will supply the drinks Yuda and Ofira Doliner for Judaism in the Israeli Facing the Reform movement and dessert. For more their continued hard work Religious Landscape. in Israel information, call (210) 733- and generosity in making Individual topics are: The series is open to 9135. the Rodfei campus and cemetery beautiful and safe song, culminating in his for the congregation and the performance at the gala on community. Sunday evening. To celebrate the Doliners, For information on renowned cantorial and purchasing tickets or an ad in Broadway singer Dudu the tribute book, contact the Fisher has been invited to Rodfei Sholom office at (210) Rodfei Sholom for a special 493-3558 or rodfeigala2018@ Shabbat of prayer and gmail.com. Games Day at Congregation Agudas Achim Agudas Achim Sisterhood will hold its 20th annual Games Day on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This day of fun, friends, and food is open to both men and women. There will be door prizes and a raffle. The cost of the event is $12 which includes lunch and snacks. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations contact Linda Aboloff at (210) 479- 3612 or Joan Bernstein at (210) 696-0223.

Community Unity March Honoring the Legacy of MLK, Jr. Monday, January 15, 2018 The CRC is organizing our ENTIRE Jewish community, regardless of congregational affiliation, to march together under a single banner. Details and logistics will be provided to each congregation in the days to come. Please contact Ellen Ollervidez at 210.302.6962 or [email protected] for more information.

10 NOVEMBER 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Noted author and scholar to share his journey The Center for Jewish the lecture will be the ’s key ideas and how they the Lifestyle Books Torah, was Life & Learning will host a Shabbat provided. Cost for can benefit your life, at 12:15 p.m. distributed to thousands of weekend with noted author and Friday night dinner The luncheon and address are free servicemen and women in the U.S. scholar Rabbi Chaim Miller in early is $20/ adults, $12 and open to the entire community. Army. In 2013, he was chosen by December. children under 12. Educated at Leeds University the Jewish Press as one of sixty On Friday, Dec. 8, services will Saturday, Dec. 9, and at the Haberdashers’ Aske’s “Movers and Shakers” in the Jewish begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Chabad RABBI MILLER morning services School in London, England, Rabbi world. He lives in Brooklyn, New Center, 14535 Blanco Rd., followed will begin at 9:30 a.m., Torah Chaim Miller first began to explore York, with his wife Chani and seven by Shabbat dinner and a talk reading at 10:30 a.m. followed his Jewish roots in full-time Torah children. entitled Don’t Mess With the Zohar! by a Kiddush luncheon and a study at the age of twenty-one. Less For more information and How the Zohar became the most presentation So what’s this thing than a decade later, he published reservations, visit www.ChabadSA. important text of Kabbalah and what called The Tanya? This incredible the best-selling Kol Menachem com/Miller or call (210) 764-0300. you need to know about it, at 6:15 book has changed the lives and plans . p.m. A children’s program during of millions of people. A tour through Miller’s 2011 compilation, Temple Chai rabbi welcomes disagreement over coffee “My role is to comfort during Rosh Hashanah this run. So here is my challenge not back down.” Komerofsky encouraged the afflicted and afflict the year. this Rosh Hashanah: In the Recognizing that there those who disagree with his comfortable.” “We cannot be silent for coming year, make someone are divergent viewpoints interpretation of current That was part of fear of offending people. mad. Argue with someone amongst the membership events to scheduled time for Temple Chai Rabbi David Being popular or being liked you love. Push back against of the 85-family a conversation over coffee so Komerofsky’s message means nothing in the long what you don’t like and do congregation, Rabbi that they can listen to each other. “If you’re comforted by my words, my work is done. If you’re afflicted by what I’m saying, my work MAX & LOUIE’S has just begun. Some are NEW YORK DINER uncomfortable or upset that I raise questions about BREAKFAST ALL DAY. the status quo, or express BIG SALADS. STACKED SANDWICHES. frustration with Jewish life FULL BAR. GREAT COFFEE. in its current form. I’d rather SODA FOUNTAIN TREATS & KILLER DESSERTS. we talk with each other than about each other, and hope OPEN DAILY from 7:30am to 10pm that we can disagree without being disagreeable.” Anyone wishing to talk about comfort or affliction is 226 West Bitters Road welcome to schedule a coffee (Next to the Embassy Movie Theater) with the rabbi by visiting MAXANDLOUIESDINER.COM www.templechaisa.org/rabbi.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 11 IN THE COMMUNITY JBNO and CAA Men’s Club to host NFL game watching On Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 hotdogs, at Agudas Achim p.m. Congregation Agudas and enjoy the company of Achim Men’s Club and Jew other Jewish men in San Boys Night Out (JBNO) Antonio. will host a night of grilling “Jew Boys Night Out is and football watching one of our most successful Thursday Night Football will Jewish programs,” said be showcasing the Dallas Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Cowboys are playing the Rabbi at Congregation Washington Redskins. Agudas Achim. “We are All San Antonio area thrilled to be hosting Nestel added, “We love our local Jewish organizations For more information, Jewish men are invited to for JBNO again for a fun free monthly night out. A chance partner with us occasionally contact the Agudas office a free night of food, drinks, night of grilling, football to just get out, slow down to expand the reach of at (210) 479-0307 or go to and of course football. watching, and hanging out and meet for dinner and JBNO and get Jewish guys JBNO.org. Participants will grill together.” drinks somewhere around more active in our Jewish kosher hamburgers, JBNO founder Howie the city. It’s so great to have community.” Temple Beth-El Hurricane Relief funds to go to From the Heart Fund for Matagorda County

The Landsman Family health services to children distributing emergency To help individuals and administrative costs, such Relief Fund of Temple Beth- in all Matagorda County’s funds to individual families families in need, and to as travel and housing for the El, Temple Beth-El Religious schools and trauma- in Matagorda County who be sure your contribution psychologists being brought School, and Temple Beth-El informed education for need economic support as goes directly to those who in, are being paid by Barry Sisterhood have pledged to County families. they rebuild their lives and need it, you may make an and Ira so that all money send Hurricane Relief Funds • Collecting and homes. online donation at www. raised will go for the benefit to “From the Heart Fund” for matagordaheart.org. All of families in need. Matagorda County. “From the Heart Fund” was established by Temple Beth-El member Barry Chasnoff and his brother, Dr. Ira Chasnoff, who grew up in Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas, which was recently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. This is a very small, low-income community that has been overlooked by disaster relief organizations, and needs a tremendous amount of help. The “From the Heart Fund” for Matagorda County seeks to support families and schools by: • Providing support for trauma-informed mental

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MAIN EVENT Event is Alissa Levey Baugh, who is Jewish National Fund CEO continued from page 1 widely recognized for her expertise in early childhood education. She at the 2000 Tucson Games®. Harry accepted the Early Childhood to speak at Agudas Achim also served on the JCC Board in Director’s position at the JCC in 2007-08. Mary’s connection to the 1989, and immediately breathed new Congregation Agudas Achim the 50 most JCC goes back to the JCC Rampart life into the program. will host Jewish National Fund influential location, where she served as a Pre-K Over the past 28 years, Alissa (JNF) CEO, Russell Robinson on Jews in the teacher in the Early Childhood and the Block & Dreeben School November 28 at 7 pm. He will world! program, which she continued for have raised a generation of youth, speak on Beyond the Trees: What “Russell a few years at the Campus; and now many whose own children are now JNF Is Doing in Israel Today. Robinson is serves as the Judaic Specialist. enrolled. This is the first visit to San an amazing Harry is a Past President of Temple Alissa has championed Antonio for the CEO of one of the speaker and I Beth-El. community-wide initiatives, top three Jewish organizations in hope the entire community comes He currently serves on the board including the Cultural & Friendship the world. out to hear him and about all of and Executive Committee of the Exchange Program, the Start Seeing JNF is commonly known the fantastic things JNF is doing Jewish Federation, chairing the Diversity Conference, and Precious for planting trees throughout for Israel today,” said Rabbi Jeffrey Allocations process. He is involved Minds, New Connections. Israel, but there is more to the Abraham. nationally as Treasurer of the Board Funds raised at the Main Event organization than trees. The event is open to the of Trustees for the Union for Reform benefit youth and senior services, JNF helps build communities, community and dessert will be Judaism. scholarship programs, and future establish water solutions, preserve served. Please RSVP to jnf.org/ Mary has played a significant projects at the JCC through the historic sites, and provides sanantonio by November 16th. leadership role at Temple Beth-El as Walter and Reba Viner Charitable services for individuals with For more information, please an advisor in the SAFTY program, Fund. disabilities and special needs, contact Reagan Weil, JNF and she later accepted a role as More information, including ticket just to name a few initiatives. Executive Director, Southwest at Regional Director for NIFTY TOR and sponsorship opportunities, Robinson, was recently ranked (512) 410-1438 or [email protected]. (Texas/Oklahoma Region). is available online at www. 26th on the Jerusalem Post’s list of Also being honored at The Main jccsanantonio.org/mainevent.

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SILLY SUKKAH SPECTACULAR Inda Posner Religious School held a silly Sunday Sukkah Spectacular on Sunday, Oct. 8. Students and teachers dressed up in silly hats and socks while enjoying fun and TASA SUKKAH HOP educational experiences Torah Academy students dress up as the all morning long. Ushpizin (seven holy guests) for the Annual TASA Sukkah Hop in October.

JAZZ IN THE SUKKAH AT TEMPLE BETH-EL Temple Beth-El’s Saturday night Sukkot event was Jazz in the J.Y. Golden SHAKES IN THE SHACK Sukkah, featuring live jazz, and proved to be a relaxing way to spend time Children and families enjoyed a Kids Shakes in with friends in the Sukkah. the Shack at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning on Sunday, Oct. 8. The afternoon SUKKOT UNDER THE STARS included Sukkot-themed creativity booths, Rodfei Sholom’s Evening Under inflatables and face-painting, milkshakes and the Stars on October 7 included the opportunity to shake the Lulav and Etrog a traditional Sukkot celebration in the Sukkah. For upcoming Kids events visit filled with food, friends and www.ChabadSA.com/cKids or call (210) 764- fun. 0300.

ALL YOUTH KICKOFF Some of Temple Beth-El’s K-12th graders getting the year started at their fun All- Youth Kickoff.

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RODFEI TASHLICH Congregation Rodfei Sholom continued its tradition of Tashlich by the River at the Pearl Brewery Amphitheatre on Sunday, Oct. 1.

THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES AT GAN GANI Throughout October, Gan Gani Preschool students immersed in imaginative work and play, experiencing the DYNAMIC LEARNING AT joy of learning CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL lifelong skills Jewish learning springs to life for students ages 5-12 at along Jewish Chabad Hebrew School. Curriculum highlights include values and Hebrew reading, Jewish history, holidays, tradition, traditions. For values, and the new MadTorah curriculum that more information, indulges children’s natural curiosity with live scientific call (210) 492- experiments, sparking lively discussions about the 1085 or email hidden Jewish life lessons embedded in G-d’s magnificent director@gangani. universe. For more information please visit www. org. ChabadSA.com/HebrewSchool or contact Rochel Teldon, Director at (210) 764-0300 or [email protected].

ANNUAL CAA SISTERHOOD FASHION SHOW Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood hosted its annual Fashion Show and Torah Fund luncheon on October 15. This year models included Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton, (far right). THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 15 Around the World

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The Jewish Federation of San Antonio will “gift” $1000 to first time Jewish overnight campers through One Happy Camper grants. Help your children build community while being Jewish and having fun! Contact Lauren Abraham for more information at: [email protected] or (210) 302-6834 To sign up visit: www.onehappycamper.org

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RODFEI GIVES BACK – THANKSGIVING 2018 This month, Rodfei Sholom will continue its annual tradition YOUTH AND SENIORS GATHER of providing Thanksgiving meals TOGETHER UNDER THE SUKKAH to police officers and firefighters at AT CAA FOR YAD B’YAD various local stations. PROGRAM Organizers say congregants Heintz Preschool of Congregation “take great pride in continued Agudas Achim held a Yad b’ Yad efforts to thank the valued officers program in the sukkah this year with who make our community safe, Grandpals and seniors from around even when it takes them away from the city. their own families on cherished This program is in partnership with holidays.” San Antonio Jewish Senior Services. Congregants and members of the community are invited to help prepare The next Yad b’ Yad program is for and deliver food on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23. Children are Thanksgiving on November 17 at encouraged to participate in this meaningful and fun mitzvah project. For more 9:15 a.m. information, contact the Rodfei office at (210) 493-3557.

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CTEENS SUKKAH HOP San Antonio’s CTeen chapter rode around town for their Sukkah Hop in a flatbed Sukkah Mobile which they built and decorated with spray paint. The trip included blessings on the Lulav and Etrog, and visits to three family Sukkahs. For CHILDREN’S SERVICES AT TEMPLE BETH-EL more info follow www.Facebook.com/cteenSA or Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Children’s Services at Temple Beth-El call (210) 764-0300. were well-attended and fun for all ages!

Catholics & Jews Celebrate Hanukkah Luncheon THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 San Fernando Cathedral Hall 231 W. COMMERCE

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RODFEI SUNDAY TORAH FOR SUKKOT On Sunday, Oct. 10, Congregation Rodfei Sholom hosted a festive Talmud Torah Sukkot family experience which included Havdalah, Sukkah S’mores, and crafts. Camp Rodfei to host Winter Camp – December 25-29

Rodfei Sholom’s Winter Camp and SEED Counselors will return December 25-29 for a week of winter wonderland fun featuring trips, friends and the beloved Camp Rodfei slurpee machine. All community children, age 4-12, are welcome to participate. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more details, contact the synagogue office at [email protected] or (210) 493-3557 or e-mail Rabbi Ashi Gluck directly at [email protected].

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 19 YOUTH NEWS TASA Chessed trip to senior centers

Around the High Holidays, TASA students engaged in a two-stage Chessed program. Before Rosh Hashanah, TASA students baked hundreds of cookies to be distributed to residents of local senior living centers. Before Yom Kippur the students visited Adante and Madison Estates senior living centers. TASA students visited with the residents and performed several songs for them. The students also presented the residents TASA BUDDIES greeting cards and the They learned that tzedakah Organizers say onlookers TASA older students working with their cookies that they baked for (charity) is not limited were struck by how the to money, but includes students worked with a younger “Buddies.” the seniors. The two part program giving of one’s time, effort, true spirit of cooperation put into practice several of and attention - and that (Achdut) as they prepared the the values and principles giving something they cookies for the seniors, and Fall J-Camp Fun emphasized at TASA. made themselves is more by how much the children TASA’s focus is on caring meaningful than giving enjoyed engaging with the for others. TASA students something store bought. seniors. at the JCC had a concrete, hands-on The Barshop Jewish accommodate school and opportunity to engage in Community Center is travel schedules. G’milut Chasadim (acts of Chicago Bagel & Deli offering a Fall J-Camp For more information on kindness) and v’Hadarta November 20 through 22. either of these programs, P’nei Zakein (respecting our Camp is open to children please contact Rachel Rustin elders). They practiced a We have Hebrew National in kindergarten-sixth grade at [email protected] or unique aspect of selflessness Salami, Corned Beef, Pastrami and registration is available (210) 302-6969. by baking cookies for others by the day. without partaking of the Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 Monday-Friday 6am-3pm • Saturday 7am-3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm Campers will participate cookies for themselves. G Like us on Facebook! in arts and crafts, spend time in the gym and on the playground, and enjoy Thanksgiving-themed activities. The group will also go on a field trip to the South Texas Maize in Hondo. J-Camp is open to the community; discounted rates are available to JCC members. For registration information, please visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ fallcamp or call the Youth & Camping Office at (210) 302-6859. The JCC will also be holding a Winter J-Camp from December 21 to January 5. Flexible registration is available to

20 NOVEMBER 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL SENIOR NEWS NCJW’S Thank SAJSS hires new Program Director San Antonio experience in radio, television, and new focus on seniors. a Senior program Jewish Senior theater, as a writer, director, and In her new position with SAJSS, Services (SAJSS) producer. After spending 15 years Cohen will be planning and has hired Mindy in New York, Cohen returned to implementing new SAJSS pro- provides meals Cohen as the new the Alamo City 2015, and joined grams. Cohen is also involved with Program Direc- The Patient Institute as a marketing the Nonprofit Council, serving as for Thanksgiving tor. A graduate of Texas A&M consultant. She assisted the non- Chair of The Big Gig 2018: Non- profit in its rebranding to reflect its profit SNL. In cooperation with Jewish Family Service, University, Cohen has extensive the National Council of Jewish Women is raising funds to provide Thanksgiving meals to seniors and shut-ins. A donation of $25 Assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment to NCJW’s Thank a Senior program will San Antonio Jewish Senior plans and supplements through These sessions are only available furnish a complete meal for a senior in need. Services, (SAJSS) is hosting free and impartial counseling. by making an appointment and Donations may be mailed to: NCJW, San Certified Benefits Counselors Whether you have original will take place on at the SAJSS Antonio Section, P.O. Box 780506, 12951 from AACOG’s Bexar Area Medicare, a Medicare Advantage office – 13409 N.W. Military Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX. 78230 or Agency on Aging to help with plan, or a Part D prescription drug Hwy. #210. To schedule your visit, http://www.ncjwsa.org/thank-a-senior, Medicare open enrollment plan, you have one opportunity assistance, call the Alamo Service to make a donation. questions and concerns November each year to make changes. This Connection’s Health Information 2 and 16 this year. Counselors opportunity is Medicare’s annual Counseling and Advocacy can explain your options for enrollment period, which this Program (HICAP) at (210) 477- prescription drug plans, health year is October 15 – December 7. 3275.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2017 21 YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Ellen Ollervidez, Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 Community Relations Director and Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Director Holocaust Memorial Museum President: Danna Halff Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus [email protected] Kristin Hernandez, Collections Manager, of the San Antonio Jewish Community Leslie Komet Ausburn, Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 President: Steve Butler Website: www.thecampustx.org [email protected] Juana Rubalcava, Education Director San Antonio Jewish Senior Services Holocaust Memorial Museum Tara Garner, Accounting Manager 13409 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (210) 616-4811 Website: www.sajss.com Interim Executive Director: Mike Kelne President: Suzanne Huber Jane Briggs Gamez, Chief Financial Officer, Eva Laporte, Directory of Women’s [email protected] Philanthropy and YAD Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America [email protected] Website: www.hadassah.org, www.facebook.com/hadassah Phone: (212) 355-7900 (National) or (210) 394-7405 (Local) Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer Alexis Benedict, Assistant Office Manager Contact: Roberta Abelman, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director Caitlin Strayer, Office Manager P.O. Box 780264 San Antonio, TX 78278 Phone: (210) 736-4352 The Jewish Journal, [email protected] [email protected] Jewish Family Service

Lynn Waghalter, Librarian Beldon Library 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6920 Fax: (210) 302-6952 Executive Director: M. H. Levine President: Marion Bernstein

National Council Of Jewish Women (NCJW) Website: www.ncjwsa.org Membership: Cathy Pottorf - catpot52@ SAN ANTONIO CONGREGATIONS gmail.com Congregation Agudas Achim (Conservative) Temple Chai (Reform) Hillel San Antonio 16550 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78248 2121 Lockhill-Selma​ San Antonio, TX 78213​ Website: www.hillelsa.org Phone: (210) 201-Jews (5397) Phone: (210) 479-0307 Fax: (210) 479-0295 Phone: (210) 340-2090 Contact: Natalie Steiner Email: [email protected] website: www.agudas-achim.org website: www.templechaisa.org Gan Gani Preschool Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi Rabbi David Komerofsky 14535 Blanco Rd. 78216 / Phone: (210) 764-0300 Hazzan Jeremy Lipton Lisa J. Goldstein, Educator/Soloist Samantha Mazuz, Director of Congregational Learning Heintz Preschool Congregation Beth Am (Reconstructionist) Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas 16550 Huebner Rd. 78248 / Phone: (210) 479-0429 7150 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78213 14535 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 Shmuel Bass Torah Academy Phone: (210) 492-2173 Fax: (210) 342-8935 Phone: (210) 492-1085 Fax: (210) 493-9460 3003 Sholom Drive, Suite #200, 78230 / Phone: (210) 607-7261 website: www.bethamsatx.org website: www.chabadsa.com Lay Leader Marion Bernstein Rabbi Chaim Block Rabbi Yossi Marrus Congregation Rodfei Sholom Rabbi Levi Teldon (Orthodox) WE ARE 3003 Sholom Dr., San Antonio, TX 78230 Congregation Israel of San Antonio JEWISH SAN ANTONIO. Phone: (210) 493-3557 Fax: (210) 492-0629 (Conservative, Covenantal E-Mail address: [email protected] Judaism in Prayer and Practice) Website: www.rodfeisholom.org Mailing: 2652 Inwood Briar, Founded in 1922, the Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg San Antonio, TX 78248 Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg Phone: (210) 387-2436 Jewish Federation is dedicated Temple Beth-El (Reform) Fax: (210) 764-0859 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Website: www.congregationisraelsatx.org to building a strong Jewish Phone: (210) 733-9135 Fax: (210) 737-8946 Facebook: Congregation Israel of San Antonio E-mail address: [email protected] community in San Antonio and Website: www.beth-elsa.org Rabbi Mara Nathan, Senior Rabbi Please send corrections and worldwide through its annual Rabbi Marina Yergin additions to the Journal editor campaign, and by providing Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, Emeritus at [email protected]. Cantor Julie Berlin quality opportunities for Jewish individuals & families.

22 NOVEMBER 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL JEWISH VETERANS Temple Chai honoring New partnership creates service members and transportation resource for veterans on Nov. 10 Jewish vets and dependents In honor of Veterans Day, and with the help of Jewish Jewish military veterans and their depen- said Herschel Sheiness, JWV Post 753 War Veterans Post 753, Temple Chai will host a service dents now have an additional resource for Commander. “Maybe they no longer feel and Oneg Shabbat to honor service members and veterans transportation to area congregations or the comfortable driving at night, or maybe on Fri., November 10th at 6:45 p.m. at its Lockhill Selma Campus, thanks to a special transportation they’ve stopped driving altogether – it really facility. fund created by San Antonio Jewish Senior doesn’t matter. They need the opportunity to Patriotic melodies and readings from the U.S. Armed Services and Jewish War Veterans Post 753. stay connected to the community, and if the Forces Siddur will be included in the service, and the SAJSS and JWV Post 753 have each con- number of events they’d like to attend exceeds Sisterhood will prepare the Oneg Shabbat. All are welcome tributed to the fund to ensure that Jewish the cap, this will allow them to do so without to attend. For more information, visit www.templechaisa.org veterans and their dependents stay connected having to choose one over the other. It’s a or call 210.340.2090. to the larger Jewish community. small ‘thank you’ to the veterans who have “Because of demand, SAJSS has to limit made sacrifices for the rest of us.” the number of rides we provide per week, per Those wishing to use this fund for person,” said Suzanne Huber, SAJSS Board transportation should call the SAJSS office, President, “but the practical effect of this (210) 616- 4811, and identify themselves as fund is to remove that cap for veterans and veterans or dependents. They will be asked their dependents.” to provide evidence of eligibility, such as a “As our veterans and their dependents age, retired military ID or dependent ID, or Form transportation becomes more important,” DD-214. JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER The San Antonio Jewish events in October which War Veterans Post 753 will included a bingo/social at host its monthly breakfast CTC Audie Murphy VA meeting on Sunday, Nov. Hospital. 26 at 9 a.m. at the Campus There are many activities in of the San Antonio Jewish which the SA Post is involved Community, Room 277. in, centering on the Veteran meeting. and his family. For further The group will recap their details please contact Junior Vice Commander David Marne at (210) 281-1604.

Nominate an inspirational educator in your community HFLA and JWV offering Maxine Cohen today! Awarded to a K-12 educator who has demonstrated interest free loans for Hope for Humanity Educator Award the moral courage of an Up stander in defiance of prejudice veterans: and discrimination, and in support of humanity. The SA JWV Post in Maxine Cohen is a longtime leader in the San Antonio Jewish conjunction with SA Hebrew Community. She has spearheaded Holocaust education in San Free Loan has arranged an Antonio and South Texas. In both her professional and personal opportunity for veterans and life, Maxine has demonstrated her passionate belief in the their immediate families importance of civic engagement in our democratic society. to borrow money with no interest. For further Applications available at hmmsa.org. Submit nominations via email to information please contact [email protected] or mail to 12500 NW Military Hwy, Ste. 200, San Antonio, Hebrew Free Loan at (210) Texas 78231. All nominations due by January 5th, 2018. This award will be 736-4352. presented at the Hope for Humanity Gala, March 7, 2018.

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BELDON Giddy up into the Mayor Nirenberg leads LIBRARY NEWS Wild West Book Fair trade mission to Israel In October, Mayor Ron trade missions just like this.” Did you know? Heintz Preschool and the Inda Posner Religious School at Nirenberg led a group of Israel is a targeted country Congregation Agudas Achim will host a Wild West themed San Antonio business leaders in the city’s 2015 trade and It’s Jewish Scholastic Book fair from November 5 - 17. The book fair on a trade and cultural investment strategy, which will be open Sunday through Friday for two weeks, including Book Month mission to Israel designed was developed through the special hours during the 5th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Celebrate Jewish Book to deepen relationships with Brookings Institution’s Global championship on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Month, November 12 – local leaders, align economic Cities Initiative (GCI). The book fair will feature both Judaic and non-Judaic December 12, at the Beldon development opportunities A joint project of the books. This is a great way for both parents and grandparent Library. Jewish Book Month in targeted industries and Brookings Institution to stock up on books for the holidays. For more information, is a national month-long strengthen cultural and and JPMorgan Chase, call (210) 479-0429 or by email at [email protected]. celebration of Jewish books. educational ties between the the initiative is designed The Mitzvah Project with two countries. The mission, to help metropolitan the Vilnius Jewish Public Houston author Ali Katz organized the San Antonio leaders grow their regional Library in Lithuania is Hispanic Chamber of economies by strengthening ongoing. Monetary donations to speak at the JCC Commerce and the Jewish international connections to help with shipping costs Federation of San Antonio, and competitiveness. As part of the Author & The book also advocates for of books are appreciated. For included meetings with The delegation, which Speaker Series, the Barshop parents to reconnect and more information contact local government leaders included local business JCC will welcome Ali Katz take care of themselves in Beldon Librarian Lynn and business executives representatives such as on Thursday, Jan. 18. order to better care for those Waghalter at waghalterl@ and focus on cybersecurity, president and CEO of Ali’s book, Hot Mess to they love. jfsatx.org or (210) 302-6805. healthcare, biosciences, the Texas Research and Mindful Mom: 40 Ways to The Jewish Book Council entrepreneurship and Technology Foundation and Find Balance and Joy in You remarks that “Ali’s uncanny startups. chairman of the innovation Every Day, is divided into ability to make the concepts “There is broad hub VelocityTX, met with three parts that help parents of self-care, mediation and FALL 2017 BELDON recognition in international a number of different tech, become more mindful: mindfulness feel relatable, LIBRARY HOURS business and diplomatic venture and bioscience everyday practices, tools and downright fun, truly Mondays circles that economic firms, including the used as needed, and attitude sets her apart from the 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. partnerships don’t just cybersecurity think tank and adjustments along the way. traditional self-help crowd.” happen,” Mayor Nirenberg startup accelerator Team8. These small changes help Tickets are available by Wednesdays said. “They require lots Watch for further details parents find more calm and calling (210) 302-6867 or 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. of work and relationship on the trip in the December Main Street Properties / 2x1 balanceunits (2 in units)day to day life. online at jccsanantonio.org/ Jewish Journal - August 2014 building that happens on issue of the Jewish Journal.

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24 NOVEMBER 2017 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL EVERYONE COUNTS. CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?

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UNESCO Prior to that resolution administration said it had The Comatose Warrior continued from page 1 UNESCO also passed to cut funds because a several resolutions ignoring 1990s-era law prohibits The most remarkable Perspective: which is responsible for character in Nathan Jewish ties to Jerusalem, U.S. funding for any U.N. UN efforts to educate and drawing Israeli officials’ fury agencies recognizing Englander’s new novel, STEVEN G. preserve heritage sites KELLMAN and criticism by Western Palestine as a state. Israel Dinner at the Center of the worldwide, delighted Earth, is given a title – the countries – including by also suspended its funding Palestinians in July when France, which supported the for UNESCO. General - but no name. Most it declared the Old City of of the story is set in 2014, resolutions during votes. As a result of U.S. funding espionage and now languishes Hebron in the West Bank an Six years ago, the United cuts, it owes more than when the General lies in a in solitary confinement at endangered world heritage coma, attended by his faithful States cut off more than $500 million to UNESCO, a black site in the Negev. site. Israeli Prime Minister $80 million a year, about 22 according to Foreign Policy. factotum Ruthi. As his bloated Recognizing that he had Benjamin Netanyahu body finally fails him, the percent of its entire budget The decision to withdraw become complicit with complained that the language for UNESCO, in reprisal for from UNESCO owes partly General’s mind wanders atrocity, he changed his mind of that resolution did not back through his brilliant but its acceptance of Palestine to Secretary of State Rex about spying for Israel. As a sufficiently acknowledge the as a member, Foreign Tillerson’s desire to stop the tarnished career in the Israel result, the General ordered religious attachment of Jews Defense Forces and as prime Policy reported. growing debt. his imprisonment more to Hebron. The Obama minister. than a dozen years ago, and He is tormented by no one else but Ruthi and memories of the massacre he Ruthi’s son, who is hired, carried out in the Arab town off the books, to be his only Qibya and his son’s accidental guard, knows of Prisoner Z’s gunshot death. The General existence. Throughout his - “warrior, peacemaker, secret incarceration, Prisoner murderer, saint” - longs Z, unaware that for the past for reconciliation. Anyone six years the General has familiar with Israeli history been incommunicado, has will recognize the General been writing letters to him, as a fictional version of Ariel pleading for release or at least We oer a Sharon, the most successful recognition. and controversial of Israeli The General, too, is trapped. commanders. By the time he is ready to WIDE VARIETY OF Another character, renounce militarism and referred to as Prisoner Z, is chauvinism, he is lying in a an American schlemiel who KOSHER MEATS bungled the enterprise of See PERSPECTIVE, page 27 Beyer Boys / 2x2 (4 units) Jewish Journal - January 2014 & PRODUCTS

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