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Jerry Silverman, CEO of Jewish U.S. to make Iran Federations of North America (JFNA), deal official this addresses community month, no date set leaders on THIS WAY TO September 1. SUPER SUNDAY! for sanctions relief Join the fun at this year’s WASHINGTON (JTA) — The formal fundraising phone-a-thon. adoption of the Iran nuclear deal will be October 18, but it is not yet clear how long PAGE 6 it will take for Iran to satisfy conditions to relieve sanctions, top U.S. officials said. The senior administration officials, speaking on September 17 in a conference call with reporters, outlined the steps Iran must take before inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the REBUILDING BOOK U.N. nuclear watchdog, confirm that Iran is BY BOOK in compliance with the nuclear deal reached The Beldon Library joins in July between Iran and six major powers. in the effort to rebuild a JFNA CEO addresses The call to reporters came the same day fledgling Lithuanian Jewish Library destroyed that the Obama administration announced by the Nazis. that Stephen Mull, the outgoing area Federation leaders ambassador to Poland, would be the point PAGE 28 person for ensuring Iranian compliance By Susan Kariv, young adults and future leaders, and with the deal. JFSA Chief Development Officer how important the Federation’s work is Among other measures, Iran must to our local, national and global Jewish remove thousands of centrifuges from its Jewish Federation leaders gathered communities. Natanz reactor, ship overseas all but 300 on September 1 at the home of Deborah He spoke about the impactful work kilograms of 12,000 kilograms of enriched and Morris Miller to support the of the Federation’s Washington office, uranium and remove the center of its Federation’s 2015 Annual Campaign where professionals are representing plutonium reactor, the officials said. and to hear from Jerry Silverman, the interests and concerns of all Jewish Because of how involved the DUES BY CHOICE CEO of Jewish Federations of North communities to members of Congress, measures are, the officials would not Temple Beth-El joins America (JFNA). Silverman addressed where they advocate for key legislation estimate how long it would take to get growing trend toward our community commitment to Israel, that ensures the safety and security personal commitments to “implementation day,” when the IAEA the needs of global Jewry, such as in the of Jewish institutions. He applauded over mandatory dues. confirms compliance and sanctions are Ukraine, the Iran Nuclear agreement, PAGE 10 the importance of investing in our See JFNA, page 18,19 See IRAN, page 28
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2 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: SEPTEMBER 2015 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK October 1 Agudas Achim, 11 a.m. October 13 Washington Bureau Chief, • Rodfei Sholom’s Sunday • Sukkot • Erev Atzeret-Simchat Torah/ • NCJW Lunch & Learn with 7 p.m. Funday at the Jumpy Place, 10 a.m. • Young Couples Club of Consecration Service, Temple Author Nick Kotz, 12 p.m. • Walking a Narrow Bridge, Beth-El, 6:30 p.m. Navigating Grief & Mourning • The Vex Theater Presents, Agudas Hosts Sushi in the • JFSA Board Meeting, Bad Jews, The Campus, 2:30 Sukkah, 7 p.m. October 5 The Campus, 7 p.m. in Jewish Tradition, The Campus, 7 p.m. p.m. October 2 • Sh’mini Atzeret • Walking a Narrow Bridge, October 21 October 26 • Sukkot • Atzeret-Simchat Torah Navigating Grief & Mourning in Jewish Tradition, The • Workshop Taught by Rabbi • NCJW Trashy Book Club, • Temple Beth-El, SAFTY Morning Worship, Temple Beth-El, 10:30 a.m. Campus, 7 p.m. Mara Nathan, Temple Beth- 6:30 p.m. Sukkot Lock-In & Leadership El, 7 p.m. Training (Oct 2-3) • Free Family Hot Dog Dinner October 14 October 27 October 22 • Walking a Narrow Bridge, • Temple Beth-El, & Simchat Torah Program, • L’Chayim Club Luncheon, • Agudas Achim Brews & Navigating Grief & Mourning Brotherhood First Friday Agudas Achim, 6 p.m. Rodfei Sholom, 11:30 a.m. Schmooze at Big’z 1604, in Jewish Tradition, The Lunch at China Inn, 12 p.m. • Workshop Taught by Rabbi October 6 5 p.m. Campus, 7 p.m. • First Friday Family Shabbat • Simchat Torah Mara Nathan, Temple Beth- • TBE30s40s, 7p.m. October 28 & Dinner, Temple Beth-El, El, 7 p.m. • Simchat Torah Lunch, • Workshop Taught by Rabbi 5:30 p.m. Congregation Rodfei Sholom, October 15 • The Vex Theater Presents, Bad Jews, The Campus, 7:30 Mara Nathan, Temple Beth- • Musical Kabbalat Shabbat 11 a.m. • Agudas Achim Moonlight p.m. El, 7 p.m. and Potluck Dinner in the Supper Club, 7 p.m. • Board Meeting, Temple October 29 Sukkah, Agudas Achim, October 16 October 23 Beth-El, 7 p.m. • Scholar-in-Residence with 6:15 p.m. • Temple Beth-El, Jr. SAFTY, • International Shabbos October 7 Project, Rodfei Sholom, (Oct Rabbi Charles Sherman, • Sukkot Dinner at GFC FallFest, (Oct 16-18) • Book Club at Congregation, 23-24) Agudas Achim, 7 p.m. Congregation Rodfei Sholom, October 17 Rodfei Sholom, 7:30 p.m. • The Vex Theater Presents, Following Services, 8:30 p.m. • The Vex Theater Presents, • Temple Beth-El, SAFTY, October 8 Bad Jews, The Campus, Bad Jews, The Campus, 8 NFTY-TOR Fall Conclave in October 3 • Agudas Achim, Simcha 7:30 p.m. p.m. San Antonio, (Oct 23-24) • Sukkot Social Club, 11:30 a.m. October 24 See CALENDAR, page 5 • Temple Beth-El, Shabbat October 18 • Israel in the News with • The Vex Theater Presents, Lunch Havurah: Deli Lunch • Alamo-Brandeis B’nai Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Bad Jews, The Campus, & Movie Viewing, 11:45 a.m. Agudas Achim, 1 p.m. B’rith meeting, The Campus, IN LOVING 10:30 a.m. 8 p.m. • Teen Campout in the October 10 MEMORY • The Vex Theater Presents, October 25 Sukkah, Agudas Achim (Oct • Melave Malka, Rodfei Bad Jews, The Campus, • Congregation Agudas Arnold Gold 3-4) 7 p.m. Sholom, 8 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Achim Sisterhood Estate Sale, • Temple Beth-El, Jazz in the October 11 (Oct 25-29) Harris Koch Sukkah, 8 p.m. October 20 •SUPER SUNDAY, The • An Evening with William • Jewish War Veterans Post October 4 Campus, 9:30 a.m. Joel H. Pullen Daroff, Federation 753 Business Meeting, The • Sukkot • PJ Super Hero Super Campus, 9:30 a.m. • Hoshana Rabba Brunch at Sunday, The Campus, 3 p.m. Congregation Rodfei Sholom, 9:15 a.m. October 12 Honoring Jewish Lifestyles and Traditions... • Columbus Day • Sisterhood New Member at Arden Courts, it‘s important to us too. Luncheon, Congregation
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CANDLE LIGHTING Thursday, Oct. 1 Sukkot IV (CH’’M) We are stronger together
Friday, Oct. 2 Sukkot V (CH’’M) I love Sukkot. Known Letter from generation responsible for 7 p.m. Candle lighting in our tradition as z’man our CEO today, and WE care about Saturday, Oct. 3 Sukkot VI (CH’’M) simchatenu, the time of our our community and its 8:28 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) rejoicing, Sukkot is the first RONIT vibrancy. Please join me and SHERWIN holiday of the new year and so many others in person or Sunday, Oct. 4 Sukkot VII (Hoshana Raba) gives us the opportunity to on the phone Super Sunday. 6:57 p.m. Candle lighting make good on our promises Make the call or answer and begin the year right. The funds raised through the call, because we are all Monday, Oct. 5 Shmini Atzeret We embrace the festivities Super Sunday go directly stronger together. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Simchat Torah of Sukkot with a new spirit to the Annual Campaign, On Sukkot we eat and 8:25 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) and the best of intentions. and are then allocated to sleep in temporary shelters, The Jewish Federation programs like senior meals mindful that so much of Friday, Oct. 9 6:52 p.m. Candle lighting is giving us all an at the Barshop JCC, Safety what we have and enjoy is Saturday, Oct. 10 Parashat Bereshit opportunity to “do good” Net services with Jewish fleeting. Together we can 8:20 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) this month. Sunday Oct. Family Services and Jewish ensure that what we create 11 is Super Sunday, the day for ourselves and others the Tuesday, Oct. 13 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan education like the Shmuel Wednesday, Oct. 14 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan on which our community Bass Torah Academy of San rest of the year is sturdy and helps to ensure that financial Antonio. sound. Chag Sameach! Friday, Oct. 16 6:44 p.m. Candle lighting resources are secured to In Psalms (24:6) we read Saturday, Oct. 17 Parashat Noach provide for the needs of that “This is the generation Ronit Sherwin 8:13 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) the global Jewish people and those who seek its Chief Executive Officer and others close to home. welfare.” WE are the Friday, Oct. 23 6:37 p.m. Candle lighting Saturday, Oct. 24 Parashat Lech-Lecha 8:06 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) CALENDAR 2:30 p.m. November 4 continued from page 4 • AIPAC San Antonio Annual • JCC Community Dinner, Friday, Oct., 30 6:31 p.m. Candle lighting Event, La Cantera Hill The Campus, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Parashat Vayera November 1 Country Resort, 7 p.m. • JCC Board Meeting, The 8:00 p.m. Havdalah (72 min) • Chai Lights: Temple Beth-El Campus, 7:30 p.m. Sisterhood Hanukkah Show, November 3 Friday, Nov. 6 5:25 p.m. Candle lighting 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Board Meeting, Temple November 5 Saturday, Nov. 7 Parashat Chayei Sara Beth-El, 7 p.m. • The Vex Theater Presents, 6:55pm Havdalah (72 min) • The Vex Theater Presents, Bad Jews, The Campus, Bad Jews, The Campus, 7:30 p.m. November 6 • First Friday Family Shabbat & Dinner, Temple Beth-El, 5:30 p.m. November 7 • The Texas Kosher BBQ Championship Pre-Party at Agudas Achim 8 p.m. • The Vex Theater Presents, Bad Jews, The Campus, 8 p.m.
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3x3.indd 1 2/16/15 2:28 PM YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Federation hires new museum staff Federation is pleased to welcome two new members to the Holocaust Memorial Museum staff: Education Associate Kristin Rodriguez and Programs Manager Matthew Faulkner.
Greg Davis and Liz Rockstroh Aaron and Danielle Sarfati Kristin Rodriguez is a Matthew Faulkner graduate of the University of is a former Dr. Edward Texas at San Antonio with a Westermann Holocaust Make the call; Answer the call Bachelor’s degree in History. Education Fellow, and recent Super Sunday is going to be SUPER this Danielle & Aaron Sarfati are looking forward She recently earned her graduate from Texas A&M year! The community is invited to come out to helping community volunteers “make the Master’s in Museum Science University – San Antonio. to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus call.” from Texas Tech University. Matthew has a Bachelor’s of the San Antonio Jewish Community, on New features for young children this year While at Texas Tech, she degree in Research History Sunday, October 11, and help make calls in include PJ Library “Be a Super Hero on Super interned at the university’s with a focus in European support of the 2015 Annual Campaign, the Sunday” at 2pm, and Super Sunday Camp for museum as a graduate Studies and a minor in annual fundraising campaign that ensures our children K-5. assistant to the registrar. Communication Journalism. community’s vitality and vibrancy in the year To sign up for a shift at Super Sunday, Rodriguez also worked at the During his time as an intern, ahead. please contact the Jewish Federation office, George Ranch Historical Park Matthew was able to assist There will be plenty of food, fun, friends, (210) 302-6960, or register online at www. in Richmond, Texas, working with the museum’s largest prizes, and mitzvahs as volunteers make jfsatx.org. If you can’t make the call, then as an interpreter and with movie screening in the calls between 10-4 pm. Israel, Jewish “take the call” and make a difference! educational programming. Spring of 2015 and aided in communities overseas, safety net services, Through the collective dollars of the She is currently working improving portions of the Jewish camping, Jewish education, PJ Library, Federation’s Annual Campaign, we are able on grants that deal with the educational program the and the Holocaust Museum are just a few of to make a difference in the lives of fellow San preservation and storage of museum has to offer during the causes that will benefit from the Jewish Antonians, as well as Jewish people in Israel the museum collections. As tours. As Programs Manager, Federation’s campaign dollars raised. Co- and 60 countries around the world. We are Educational Associate she Faulkner now oversees Chairs, Liz Rockstroh & Greg Davis and STRONGER TOGETHER! will be assisting in future all aspects of tours of the educational projects. museum and museum events. Spotlight on: Michelle Vizurraga Michelle Vizurraga, her husband Intergenerational Coordinator at that every year I sat at High Holiday David, and their two children Eve, Heintz Preschool at Agudas Achim. services beside my Dad. He would 8, and Rennix, 6, moved to San We asked Michelle a few questions always wrap me close in his Tallit Antonio in July of 2014. Since to get to know her better: (prayer shawl) and I would braid the their arrival, they have become tzitzit and we would say the prayers very involved in the San Antonio What brought you to San together. I can still picture it vividly community. Vizurraga has served on Antonio? in my head. the PJ Library committee all year We came to San Antonio because and brought her expertise from her my husband David was stationed What volunteer activities do time as a Jewish educator in Atlanta, here for the Air Force to be an you find the most rewarding and Georgia to enrich the PJ programs. orthopedic surgeon at San Antonio why? Michelle worked for three years Army Medical Center (SAMC). The volunteer activities I find Michelle Vizurraga and her family. at the Davis (Jewish) Academy in the most rewarding are the ones Atlanta and two years at the JCC PTA at Blattman Elementary, she What is your strongest Jewish that make a direct impact on others Preschool there as well. In addition is a new member of the Jewish memory? to serving as Vice President of the Federation Board and the Yad B’Yad My strongest Jewish memory was See SPOTLIGHT, page 7
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around the table with my SPOTLIGHT family reading the Haggadah continued from page 6 and telling the story about San Antonio community and I can actually see the the Exodus from Egypt and positive outcome from knowing that Jews all over it. This year I have served on the world are doing the gathers to address hate crimes the PJ Library Committee exact same thing! Also one and I have really enjoyed of my favorite movies is the doing that! From making Ten Commandments and the Western Wall for the we watch it every year. The children’s PJ Library section holiday really comes to life! at Yom Ha’atzmaut (for Israeli Independence Day) Name a hope or aspiration to decorating and wrapping you have for the San the giant birthday cake (out Antonio Jewish community. of boxes) for the World’s A hope that I have for the Birthday Party at the PJ Jewish community is that Library Rosh Hashanah we support each other no program, I really enjoy helping matter to what affiliation our children form tangible we belong and that each memories of positive Jewish individual is willing to experiences like I had. participate as a volunteer/ board member/or a What is your favorite committee member. I really Jewish holiday and why? In reaction to anti-Semitic enjoy living here and I have graffiti and vandalism at My favorite Jewish holiday seen that our community is Congregations Rodfei is Passover. I especially love so special and only benefits Sholom and Agudas theVictor’s Seder. I Jaguarenjoy sitting / 2x3 unitsfrom (6 units)everyone’s support. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Achim and a northside neighborhood, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce organized a Community Conversation about Preventing Hate Crimes event at the Pearl Stables on September 1. The event was co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Antonio and Catholic Charities. Jerry Silverman, CEO U.S. Marshall Robert Almonte, Ronit Sherwin, CEO of the Jewish of Jewish Federations Federation of San Antonio and Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish of North America, told Federations of North America (Photo credit: Allan Smith) the attendees that in his childhood he spent many with his grandparents. His at the Congregation Rodfei summers in San Antonio grandfather was the Hazzan Sholom. He remembers meeting Rabbi Aryeh All Creatures Great & Small Scheinberg when he was Veterinary Hospital a new young rabbi for the congregation. Dr. Annette Davis, DVM Ronit Sherwin, CEO of Hours: SM w Repairs for all years and models Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturday 8AM-2PM the Jewish Federation of San Antonio participated Located At: w Costume Contest Upgrades of components for modern 11015 Belair Drive in a panel with Rabbi technology/performance San Antonio, TX 78213 Dress up your pet for Scheinberg, District 8 Located @ the intersection of Halloween and enter our Councilman Ron Nirenberg, w Extended Warranty Services for most providers Lockhill Selma & NW Military Facebook Pet Costume Contest during the month of October! J. Antonio Suarez, CEO of See website for details. Catholic Charities, and law Now Accepting 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas enforcement representatives. New Clients 210-349-3969 Winslow Swart was the Call for an (210) 737-1778 [email protected] moderator. Appointment Today www.AllCreaturesGreatAndSmallVH.com
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK PJ Library and Agudas Achim team up to celebrate the new year, 5776 By Lauren Abraham, sounded the shofar and PJ Library Coordinator added energy and sound effects to the stories. PJ Library celebrated What is a birthday party the world’s 5776th without cake? The PJ Library birthday in partnership committee built a life sized with Congregation Agudas cake out of boxes and asked Achim. The party, also the children to write their celebrating PJ’s first year wishes for the world on a of programming in San small “cupcake.” Then to Antonio, attracted over 65 end the program, our PJ children and many energized Library readers got to go and parents along with them. enjoy and decorate their own Our PJ readers entered the cupcake and sing “Happy Hazzan Jeremy Gurinsky Family Social birthday to the world” in Lipton sounds the Hall to work on creative Hebrew and English. shofar for the PJ birthday activities, which “It was so amazing to Library families. included stations to decorate see so many generations at PJ children and Rabbi Ariel this program,” said Agudas their own birthday hat, pin Greenberg and Abby Klionsky of the Rosh Hashanah apple Achim Youth Director, Eric the Institute for Southern Jewish on the tree, make a Shanah Steitz. “Teens working to Life worked together to wish the Tovah (New Year’s) card for help out, young children world a Happy Birthday. our Partnership community and older learning about the in the Western Galilee of holiday and singing together. Israel, and make a shofar that Parents, grandparents, and actually sounds. everyone came together for Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, the community. This is a Hazzan Jeremy Lipton, and great sign for the future of Yad B Yad Coordinator the Jewish people in San Michelle Vizurraga led the Antonio.” children in songs and stories. PJ Library San Antonio Rabbi Abraham taught the looks forward to its monthly children about the age of programs and book arrivals the “world” and read Happy at the homes of our young Birthday World: A Rosh readers. Please like and Hashanah Celebration. The check the PJ Library San families sang about a Happy Antonio Facebook page and New Year and Shofar follow us there for more blowing. Hazzan Lipton exciting events to come.
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8 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Partnership 2Gether During a recent visit to San Antonio, Jan Goldstein, US Communities Partnership Director, spoke with Dr. Tara Frost and recent Young Leadership graduate Isadora Sintes about all of the educational twinning in our Western Galilee Partnership Region. They also discussed the upcoming Partnership Mission to Israel in 2016. To learn about upcoming parlor meetings and Pomegranate Society the trip to Israel, contact the Jewish Federation of San Antonio at (210) 302-6960. Demi Dinner to Dave Ravitch, Partnership welcome P2G Artists Consortium Co- chair from Benton Harbor, Michigan, recently took his Each fall, the women of first trip to Texas to share background the Pomegranate Society and details about the Western Galilee of the Jewish Federation Partnership and all of the potential for gather and organize an lay leaders to get involved, including annual Demi Dinner. This in their task forces for Medical, special event recognizes education, arts and culture, and more. women who make a gift in Ravitch (from left to right) enjoyed their own name of $1800 sharing stories and Israeli nosh with or greater to the Annual Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Ray Elias, and Campaign. Co-chairs for Daniel Laser of Golden Manor Jewish this year’s event are Ilene Senior Services. Franco, Simone Kboudi and “It was such an informative visit and Lauren Stanley. time of growth for us all, and we look For many years, the Demi forward to making more connections Dinner has taken place Dough / 1x2 units over the coming year between our in a private home and the (2 units) partners in the Western Galilee and us women come together and in San Antonio.” said Lauren Abraham, share favorite homemade Jewish Journal - Dr. Garry Gossen / 2x2 units (4 units) Partnership region in the JFSA Partnership Coordinator. dishes. “The Demi Dinner January 2010 - v.1 Jewish Journal - August 15 has a long tradition in Western Galilee of Israel. San Antonio,” said Leslie Special guests will be Tramer, a member of the artists Joani Rothenberg Pomegranate society. and her Israeli cousin, This year, however, the Yael Buxbaum, who just event will be held at The completed a Tree of Life Grill at Leon Springs, on mosaic project, which hangs October 14 beginning at 7 at the entrance to the new p.m. Women’s Health Wing “We wanted to try at the Galillee Medical 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 something a little different,” Center. They will share San Antonio, TX 78229 said Kboudi. “ It’s really their inspiring story of this going to be an exciting collaborative project. During 210-615-8308 evening.” Interestingly, the Demi Dinner, guests one of the restaurant’s co- will have the opportunity to Fax: 210-615-8313 owners, Armand Obadia, is partake in a little community a native of Israel and said art project of their own. he is thrilled to be hosting For more information the event. contact Julie Schack, This year’s theme, The Art Director of Women’s Please visit our website at drgossen.com and Soul of the Partnership, Philanthropy at (210) 302- will focus on Federation’s 6965 or [email protected].
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 9 IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El moves JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER to free will dues system Guest speaker: Ensuring all Temple Beth-El has introduced a new The New York Times reported on February deceased veterans free will membership dues system. After an 2, 2015 that Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the President extensive process of research and conversations of the Union for Reform Judaism, said that full military honors that began last year, the Temple’s Board of “voluntary pledging is appealing not just for Manny Mendoza, who is Trustees adopted a policy which it believes financial reasons, but also because it can shift part of the Ft. Sam Houston better fulfills its sacred mission, and will the way synagogues are perceived. ‘The bond all volunteer Memorial stimulate membership giving and growth. that holds the Jewish people to one another is Services Detachment, The new policy moves away from a not primarily and fundamentally a financial will be the main speaker at traditional dues structure, replacing it with a arrangement, and when we suggest that it might the JWV Post meeting on personal pledge system. Now, a member’s be, it undermines everything we stand for,’ he Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 277 at the Jewish pledge is an individual choice. Instead of said.” campus. Mendoza will share details about the volunteer paying an assigned dues amount, each member Temple Beth-El’s Executive Director, Rabbi group, which provides memorial services at military household has the responsibility to fairly Alan Berlin, noted that the policy hearkens funerals. assess its own commitment level and give back to the method that was used by the ancient The presentation is free and open to the community, but accordingly. Members are asked to contribute Israelites to build their sacred space. “As Moses RSVPs are requested by calling Irwin Barath at (210) 341- based on what the household determines is asked each individual in the ancient community 4502. There will be a post business meeting following the consistent with its ability to support, sustain, of Israel to contribute in building the tabernacle presentation for post members. perpetuate and strengthen the congregation. according to their own ability,” he said, “we are The new policy identifies a sustaining dues asking our members to support Temple Beth-El Congressman Castro presentation level as a guideline, which reflects the actual in a manner which is meaningful to them. The rescheduled cost per membership to maintain its programs new policy embraces this principle, adopting Congressman Joaquin Castro will speak to the JWV and facilities. It also outlines honorary Ner the slogan Give to your Heart’s Content.” Post and the community on Sunday, Nov. 22 at in the Tamid (Eternal Light) levels for those who are David Adelman, Senior Vice President of Holzman Auditorium on the Jewish Campus. Rep. Castro able to contribute above the sustaining level. the Temple Beth-El Board, was a champion was scheduled to speak on September 27, but the event Temple Beth-El joins a small, but growing of this change and is leading the effort to was rescheduled due to an important vote on Capitol number of congregations throughout North roll out the new structure together with Vice Hill. There is no charge for the event, but reservations are America that have moved to this system. President, Gayle Alterman. Adelman, a third required by contacting Irwin Barath at (210) 341-4502. UJA-Federation of New York published an generation Temple member, emphasized that A business meeting for post members will follow Rep. extensive study entitled Are Voluntary Dues one of his primary motivations for the change Castro’s presentation. Right for Your Synagogue earlier this year, was to strengthen the congregation for future closely examining 26 Reform, Conservative generations. A father of two teenage daughters, and Independent congregations that adopted he wants the congregation to be a place to a free will system, most within the last five which his children will want to belong and years. While the study did not endorse any support when they are adults. synagogue funding model, it described the Details about the new policy are repeated success of the free will or voluntary available at www.beth-elsa.org or www. dues system. givetoyourheartscontent.org.
Agudas Achim to host Yad VashemJohn Troy / 1x1 speaker units (1 unit) Jewish Journal - December 2014 Lea Roshkovsky of the and the United States, as International School for well as leading youth groups Holocaust Studies at Yad through Poland. John S. Troy Vashem in Israel, will Yad Vashem is Israel’s main LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT be the guest speaker at Holocaust remembrance and MEMBER A.S.L.A. Congregation Agudas Achim education center. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. The program is free and 222-1355 Roshkovsky will discuss her open to the community. www.johnstroylandarch.com experiences teaching at the Reservations are requested college and working with by emailing rsvp@agudas- Jewish teachers from Europe achim.org.
10 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Open house GMJSS welcomes new Programs Director for upcoming Golden Manor Jewish Senior the Bexar Area Agency on Aging Services (GMJSS) has announced the (BAAA) of the Alamo Area Council of Agudas addition of two new members to the Governments (AACOG). Her career GMJSS team. Christina Weinfeld has has also included positions as an Army been hired as the organization’s new Social Work Officer administering Achim trip Programs Director, and Dr. Martha soldier and family programs and Spinks, Ph.D., MSW will serve as as the executive director of a large to Israel a consultant for GMJSS’s strategic Senior Services program in central Los Congregation Agudas planning campaign, REIMAGINE. Angeles, where she oversaw the design Achim will host an open Weinfeld is a native Texan, who Christina Weinfeld Dr. Martha Spinks and construction of an Adult Day house to share details about has been active in the Temple Beth- Health Care Center for people with a summer of 2016 trip to El community and the San Antonio volunteer, helping at numerous Alzheimer’s and created an award- Israel to be led by Rabbi Jewish senior community. She is a GMJSS events and leading services for winning Senior Cyber Café. Jeffrey Abraham. The graduate of Jewish Federation’s and GMJSS at Golden Estates. To arrange a meeting with Spinks to informational session will be Temple Beth-El’s Young Leadership Spinks is well known in San Antonio discuss program development for San held on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Programs and currently serves on for her work with the community’s Antonio Jewish Seniors, call GMJSS 7 p.m. at the home of Ellen the Temple Beth-El Board. Weinfeld seniors and veterans. Most recently, at (210) 302-6946. and Rikko Ollervidez. The first began working with GMJSS as a Spinks served as the Director of 10-day trip is designed as a multi-generational tour with activities planned for youth, Rodfei Sholom participates in the Shabbos Project teens, adults and seniors. They will cover highlights The International with Kabbalat Shabbat relaxing and enjoying of Israel while including Shabbos Project is taking services followed by a the special atmosphere some unique opportunities place around the world traditional home-cooked of Shabbat in homes in for the group, such as a BBQ on Shabbos, October 23 - meal, Divrei Torah the neighborhood. The dinner with Israeli troops and 24. The Shabbos Project (discussion of torah), day will conclude with a Shavuot experience at the was introduced in South Zemirot (Shabbat Songs) services, Shalosh Seudat Kotel in Jerusalem. All are Africa in 2013 and had an in a friendly, welcoming (third meal of Shabbat) welcome to participate on the astonishing effect. On the environment. On Shabbat, and havdalah. If you trip. The open house address designated Shabbos, close there will be a kiddush would like to participate will be provided upon to 70% of the country’s and last year more than following services and in the Shabbos Project at RSVP. Please call Mindi 75,000 Jews kept Shabbos, 340 cities around the world an afternoon of learning Rodfei Sholom, contact Stern at (210) 479-0307 to most for the first time in participated. with visitors from Israel the synagogue at (210) RSVP or request additional their lives. It has now taken Congregation Rodfei and different parts of 493-3557 or rodfeisa@ information. on international proportions Sholom will begin Shabbat the U.S., as well as just gmail.com. Temple Beth-El welcomes young adults to @TBE20s30s Temple Beth-El’s group for 20s and 30s, including live music, food truck cuisine, now called @TBE20s30s, will host a number and more. of events this month. Anyone interested in • October 25, @ TBE20s30s will host a participating, leading, or even suggesting an breakfast for the NFTY-TOR Fall Conclave Sunday at Silo event, can contact Lacey Dalby, Alex Stubbs- to be held at Temple Beth-El. Volunteers Present this Special Invitation to Receive A Trevino, or Rabbi Marina Yergin or can share should contact [email protected]. COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE their thoughts by emailing TBE20s30sSA@ • October 30, 8 p.m., Potluck dinner in gmail.com. Group events can be found on the Block Conference Room following Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm Facebook (“TBE20s30s”). Shabbat service. Participants are asked to Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. Must present this offer at time of service. bring whatever foods and snacks they wish Upcoming Events include: to share. Halloween themed items are visit siloelevatedcuisine.com • October 8, 6 p.m. gather at the welcome. Email your fare to TBE20s30sSA@ McNay Museum for Second Thursdays, gmail.com. 1133 Austin Hwy - 824.8686 / 434 N. Loop 1604 West - 483.8989 a night of free fun on the museum grounds
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 11 IN THE COMMUNITY 2015 Texas Kosher UT Professor provides compelling BBQ Championship facts on Iran deal Michael Ozer San Antonio Chair, expands Israel Bonds The annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship from BBQ Championship 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Twenty Dr. Alan Kuperman, is expanding this year, (20) grill teams will vye Associate Professor offering a weekend of for “Best Of” titles in the of Public Affairs and fun and food. The event, brisket, chicken, salmon coordinator of the Nuclear hosted by Congregation and beans categories. The Proliferation Project at the Agudas Achim, will be held winners will be chosen by University of Texas at Austin on the synagogue grounds a panel of celebrity judges detailed important scientific at 16550 Huebner Road. as well as by the attendees information regarding the Ticket prices at the door themselves in a People’s Iran deal to an audience of have been reduced this year Choice selection. 75 at Congregation Rodfei with even greater savings Admission includes live Sholom on Sunday morning, when pre-ordered on the music and entertainment, August 30th. The lecture website. a Kiddie Korral with was co-sponsored by Israel From left: Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg (Rodfei Sholom), Dr. Michael Ozer (Israel Bonds Chair), Bobbie Ghitis (Rodfei IPA Chair), Professor Alan The weekend kicks off inflatables, hot dog and Bonds and Rodfei Sholom’s Kuperman (U,T. Austin) with a Pre-Q Party on pickle eating contests. Beer Israel Public Affairs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 and soft drinks will also be Committee. form, it is allowed to keep Defense Council concluded p.m. – 11 p.m. The $10 per for sale. Using basic science much larger amounts in solid that a nuclear weapon with person ticket provides all- There will be free on- and math, Dr. Kuperman form. This can be rapidly the explosive force of the access pass and behind-the- site and off-site secure clearly explained to the converted to the gaseous Hiroshima bomb required scenes look at the teams as parking with continuously breakfast meeting that under form in a few weeks, again just 29 pounds of weapons- they prep and start cooking running shuttles. This the proposed deal, Iran’s shortening the breakout grade uranium.” for the competition. The year, a portion of the breakout time to produce a time. Following a contentious party includes live music, proceeds will benefit nuclear weapon would be Finally, Dr. Kuperman debate in the U.S. Senate, burgers and hot dogs the San Antonio Fisher no more than 3 months, not contended that the opponents of the deal, (included in admission) and House Foundation, which the one year that the Obama administration’s argument although in the majority, beer and soft drinks (for provides free and low cost administration has claimed. that 59 pounds of enriched were unable to overcome the purchase). lodging to veterans and “Breakout time is uranium is required to filibuster rule requiring a 60 Then, on Sunday, Nov. 8, military families receiving determined by three primary make an atomic weapon vote majority. The accord the competition begins. treatment at military factors: the number and isBulter flawed. / 2x2“A 1995units study (4 units) is expected to be formally Visit the team pits and medical centers. type of centrifuges, the byJewish the National Journal Resources - August 2011adopted on October 19. sample almost a ton of Sunday Texas Kosher enrichment of the starting kosher brisket, chicken BBQ Championship tickets material, and the amount of and salmon, donated by are $15 for adults and $5 enriched uranium required Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. HEB at The Texas Kosher for children at the door. for a nuclear weapon”. For more information on ticket and advanced pre- Iran will be allowed to Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC sale and combo ticket options, as well as offsite parking keep an additional 14,000 locations, visit www.TheTexasKosherBBQChampionship. disconnected centrifuges n com or call (210) 479-0307. for spare parts under the n deal, in addition to the Taxes Holidays at a Glance 5776*: 5,060 centrifuges allowed for uranium enrichment. Hanukkah - December 7 - 14, 2015 n Small Business Tu B’Shevat - January 25, 2016 Dr. Kuperman argued that Consulting Purim - March 24, 2016 these extra centrifuges could Pesach (Passover) - April 23 - 30, 2016 be easily reconnected and Personal Financial Yom HaShoah - May 5, 2016 (Holocaust Memorial Day) brought up to speed, vastly Planning Yom HaZikaron - May 11, 2016 (Israeli Memorial Day) increasing Iran’s ability to Yom HaAtzma’ut - May 12, 2016 (Israeli Independence Day) quickly enrich uranium. 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12 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El Israel Bonds San Antonio to Shabbat after 6:30 p.m. plans upcoming dinner Honor Lizette and Brian Feld Temple Beth-El’s are required and can be Israel Bonds San Antonio Shabbat After 6:30 p.m. made online at http:// will honor Lizette and Brian group welcomes those 50+ bethelsa.formstack.com/ Feld at the organization’s to join them for a no host forms/tbe_sasix. annual reception on Sunday, dinner (i.e., dutch treat) at For assistance or more Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco information, contact Mindi reception will be held Road, following Shabbat Silver-Weiss at (210) 823- at Congregation Rodfei Eve services on Friday, 7295 or Nancy Gerson Sholom. The keynote October 16. at (210) 240-4578 for speaker for the evening will The event is open to the additional information. be well-know columnist community, but reservations for The Boston Globe, Jeff Jacoby according to Dr. Michael Ozer, San Antonio Agudas Achim Chair of Israel Bonds. Brian and Lizette Feld have devoted their time to Sisterhood celebrates the Jewish community, the Israel advocacy community Veteran’s Day Shabbat and the general community for many years. They have The Sisterhood of of the honorees in uniform been active supporters and Lizette and Brian Feld with David, Adam, and Hannah on their recent Congregation Agudas and to include some fun leaders with AIPAC for trip to Israel Achim will sponsor Shabbat activities during the dinner over a decade. Brian and dinner on Friday, Oct. 30, celebration. Lizette chaired the 2014 Secretary on the Board of career, he briefly practiced to honor members of the Honorees will be guests of San Antonio AIPAC Annual the Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew law at the prominent firm Congregation who have the Sisterhood; cost of dinner Event. They have also been Language Academy. Brian of Baker & Hostetler; served in the armed forces. for others is $18 for adults, $9 involved with the Jewish and Lizette have three he worked on political Services begin at 6:15 p.m. for children 5 -11 years old, Federation in both Austin children: Hannah, David, campaigns in Massachusetts; and will be followed by a with no charge for children and San Antonio. Since and Adam. The extended and he was an assistant to special Shabbat dinner. The 4 years old and younger. moving to San Antonio in Feld family spent two weeks Dr. John Silber, the president Sisterhood’s Community For further information, call 2007, Brian has served on in Israel this past summer. of Boston University. In Service Committee is Sherie Trakhtenbroit at (210) the Jewish Federation Board Scheduled speaker Jeff 1999, Jeff Jacoby became planning to have pictures 823-5466. and was a member of the Jacoby is an award-winning the first recipient of the Executive Committee from columnist for The Boston Breindel Prize, an award 2010-2012. Lizette has Globe. His columns are for excellence in opinion co-chaired the Federation’s distributed by the New York journalism. In 2004, he Pomegranate Dinner and its Times Syndicate, and can received the Thomas Paine Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration. also be read at JeffJacoby. Award from the Institute Brian and Lizette chaired com. A native of Cleveland, for Justice, which honors San Antonio’s Super Sunday Jacoby is the son of a journalists “who dedicate in 2010. Brian serves on Holocaust survivor and the their work to the preservation product of a Jewish day- and championing of theHernandez San Antonio CPA Holocaust / 2x1 units (2 units) Commission and as school education. Before individual liberty.” In 2009, Jewish Journal - January 2010beginning - v.1 his newspaper he was presented with the Ben Hecht Award for Outstanding Journalism on the Middle East. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Steve Landis at steve. [email protected] or (713) 360-3530.
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 13 IN THE COMMUNITY Beth Am hosts Rabbi Eliasov for Simchat Torah celebration
Rabbi Monty Eliasov will Telshe Yeshiva Talmudic He received rabbinic on the campus of the First will be a Kiddush and lead Congregation Beth Academy in Ohio. He ordination from Rabbi Unitarian Universalist following the service. Am during Simchat Torah studied both Jewish history Gershon Winkler. Church on the westbound on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 and economics at Yeshiva He has been a accessMain Streetroad of PropertiesIH-10. There / 2x1 units (2 units) p.m. All are welcome and University in New York, and regular visiting rabbi at Jewish Journal - Sept. 2014 encouraged to participate then went on to complete his Congregation Beth Am in singing, dancing, and M.A. in rabbinic literature and will return for Purim parading with the Torah. at the Jewish Theological services in the spring of Rabbi Eliasov is Seminary. 2016. the spiritual leader of He studied Kabbalah This hybrid celebration, Congregation Shalom Rav and neo-Chassidic prayer which will include rituals LISTYOUR HOUSE in Austin. He was born in forms with Rabbi Zalman from Hoshana Rabbah, MAIN STREET PROPERTIES South Africa and came to Schachter-Shalomi, the Shemini Atzeret, and MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY the United States to study founder of the Jewish Simchat Torah, will be held rabbinic literature at the Renewal movement. in the Jefferson Building (210) 344-2200 Project Uplift to bring area women together Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood and the San Antonio Chapter of Hadassah will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month with an unusual program, Project Uplift. On Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Congregation Agudas Achim (16550 Huebner Rd.), women will participate in a creative bra decorating workshop for breast cancer awareness. There will be a $5 charge to cover the cost of supplies. Women in Hillel San Antonio have also been invited to attend at no charge, with their participation subsidized by Hadassah. To reserve a spot, contact Kathy O’Neill at (210) 823-8603 by October 15. Temple Beth-El Sisterhood to host Hanukkah Gift Show San Antonio families will stop Hanukkah shop with have the opportunity to add stickers, gift wrap, driedels to their Menorah collection and candy,” said event and taste authentic latkes at chairman Janie Kolman. the Chai Lights Hanukkah “Even though Hanukkah runs Show at Temple Beth-El December 6-14, holding our on Sunday, Nov. 1 from show on November 1 makes 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. it convenient to mail gifts to Admission is free. friends and family.” Organizers say the show For help with special will include Hanukkah toys, items, contact Sharon Teich a wide variety of menorahs, of the Sisterhood Judaica candles, jewelry and special Shop at (210) 305-1843. artistic Judaic items. Guests Proceeds from the Chai can enjoy hot potato latkes Lights Hanukkah Show along with other foods and will benefit the youth and musical entertainment, as religious services at Temple well. Beth-El. “You could call us a one
14 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Pulitzer Prize winner Kotz to speak at two upcoming events on October 12 and 13 Nick Kotz, a historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author who penned The Harness Maker’s Dream about his remarkable family, the Kallisons, and their impact on San Antonio, will be the featured speaker at two special events this month.
Hadassah and the San Antonio Jewish Genealogical National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Lunch and Society Meeting, October 12 Learn, October 13 Kotz will speak at a joint meeting of Hadassah and the San Antonio Jewish Kotz will also be the featured speaker at a Lunch and Learn hosted by the Genealogical Society on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Harry & Jeanette National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at noon at Weinberg Campus of the Jewish Community (12500 NW Military Drive). Scuzzi’s Restaurant (N.W. Military Hwy. and 1604). Kotz will be available to sign copies of his book, which will be on sale at the Kotz will discuss how his growing family built a legendary business and event. cattle ranch that helped develop modern Texas. H2H7flyer_7.375x9.125_PRINT.pdf 1 9/10/15 9:50 AM Light refreshments will be served. There is no cover charge. For For more information or to make a reservation, contact Marilynn reservations, contact Marion Bernstein at (210) 493-1801 by October 5. Berkowitz at [email protected]. EDUCATION Guest rabbi to speak on discovering hope after heartache at Agudas Achim
Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of the best selling book, The Broken and the Whole: Discovering Joy After Heartbreak, will speak at Congregation Agudas Achim on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Agudas Achim Rabbi A WOMEN’S JOURNEY TO ISRAEL, FEBRUARY 7-11, 2016 Louis Schechter Scholar in Residence Fund. Leave your high heels at home and join our You’ll return home invigorated and Rabbi Sherman, the former intrepid group of smart, motivated women empowered, ready to put it all into action rabbi of one of New York’s from across North America and Israel on a in your community. largest synagogues, will unique journey that will feed your soul and engage your mind. Cost: $2,699 (double occupancy) discuss his family’s struggle to plus airfare. Single supplement: $600. address the heart-wrenching Spend 5 brilliant days traveling Israel and All participants will be asked to make a issues they faced after his meeting with women who are making their voluntary minimum gift of $500 to the youngest son suffered a world a better place. Participate in 2016 campaign of their local Jewish brain-stem stroke. The stroke hands-on programs that are changing the Federation. left him a quadriplegic and face of Israeli society and helping those dependent on a ventilator. most at risk. Rabbi Sherman will discuss his search for understanding and “I came to Israel for the first time with Heart to Heart and it changed his discovery of joy and hope. everything: how I felt as a Jew, how I felt about Israel, and how I felt This program is free and about Federation.” open to the community with –Heart to Heart participant a dessert reception to follow. Please RSVP at rsvp@agudas- Every journey begins with a single step. Take the first one right now. achim.org or call (210) 479- Go to www.JewishFederations.org/h2h or call Susan Kariv at 210-302-6968. 0307.
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 15 IN THE COMMUNITY: EDUCATION Temple Chai breakfast series explores BDS on campus Temple Chai’s next monthly waged against Israel on campuses Komerofsky was the Hillel director counter its impact. Breakfast with the Rabbi is across North America. at UT-Austin from 2006-2013 and Breakfast with the Rabbi is Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7:45 a.m. Led by Rabbi David Komerofsky, continues to consult with Hillel free of charge and open to the at the congregation’s new home, this series is an informal and International. He has extensive community. For more information 2121 Lockhill Selma (at the corner interactive opportunity to explore experience with Israel advocacy or to RSVP, call (210) 340-2090 or of NW Military Hwy). The topic relevant topics in depth. October’s and education on campuses, and visit www.templechaisa.org/rabbi- will be the Boycott, Divestment, topic is of critical importance will share updates on the BDS breakfast. and Sanctions (BDS) efforts being to the Jewish people. Rabbi movement and what can be done to Agudas Achim Jewish bereavement series offering new adult begins October 13 education classes A three-part learning series presented. support group, Makom Yinachem on Jewish bereavement will be Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham – A Space for Comfort. More As part of its new initiative called LIFE held on Oct. 13, 20 and 27 from and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton of information about the support (Learning Is For Everyone), Congregation 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at the Campus Congregation Agudas Achim group and how to register will be Agudas Achim has expanded its Adult of the San Antonio Jewish will teach the Jewish mourning available at the learning series. Education offerings for the 2015-2016 school Community. Walking a Narrow liturgies on Oct. 13. Rabbi These initiatives are sponsored year. Bridge is co-sponsored by David Komerofsky of Temple by Jewish Family Service in Classes, which begin the week of October Jewish Family Service (JFS) and Chai will teach Jewish views of cooperation with Chabad Center 19, include daytime and evening offerings and several congregations. The series the afterlife on Oct. 20. Rabbis for Jewish Life and Learning, include (but are not limited to) Intro to Judaism, is open to the entire community, Mara Nathan and Marina Yergin Congregation Agudas Achim, Hebrew I & II, Perspectives on Faith, Jewish and is appropriate for anyone of Temple Beth-El will teach Congregation Rodfei Sholom, Ethics and Spiritual Health, Leaving a Legacy, with questions about traditional the Jewish mourning calendar Temple Beth-El, and Temple Sex, War, and Betrayal and Influences of practices and their modern on Oct. 27. Future classes will Chai. Spanish Jewry on the Ashkenazic World. interpretation and application. be offered by other rabbis and To learn more, call JFS at For a complete list of classes, times and The topics will range from the cantors. (210) 302-6920, visit www. pricing, contact Rabbi Ariel Greenberg at Rabbi. practical to the philosophical, As a follow-up to the series, jfs-sa.org, or contact one of the [email protected]. with a variety of approaches JFS willBeyer offer Boys an ongoing / 2x2 (4 units) sponsoring congregations. Jewish Journal - January 2014
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16 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: EDUCATION Temple Chai offers new Where does the soul go worship workshop Temple Chai, a progressive will take participants through after it departs this world? Reform congregation, will offer the Shabbat liturgy and Chabad, GMJSS, JFS & are but a few of the questions and its journey through a three-week workshop for share guidance on how to Porter Loring Co-Sponsor addressed in the newest refreshing and eye-opening anyone interested in learning craft a meaningful worship JLI’s Journey of the Soul course from the Rohr Jewish Talmudic teachings, as well to lead Shabbat services. experience with the Mishkan Some questions are Learning Institute (JLI), as ancient Jewish wisdom The workshop will meet T’filah prayerbook. Temple universal to the human The Journey of the Soul, the that sheds light on the Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14 and 21 Chai’s Worship Workshop experience. Is there life institute’s new six-session philosophical, emotional, and at 12 noon at the congregation’s is free of charge and open after death? What happens fall 2015 course. practical aspects of coping new home, 2121 Lockhill Selma to the community. For more to the soul after we die? The Chabad Center for with death and mourning. (at the corner of NW Military information or to RSVP, call What is it like for those Jewish Life & Learning will The course is being offered Highway). (210) 340-2090 or visit www. who have traveled over to offer The Journey of the in joint sponsorship with Rabbi David Komerofsky templechaisa.org/learn2lead. the Great Beyond? These Soul at two different times: the Washington School six Tuesday afternoons of Psychiatry, enabling with Rabbi Chaim Block, medical and mental health beginning October 27, 12 professionals to earn up to p.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Law 7.5 AMA, APA, CBBS, and Office of Golden Steves ASWB continuing education Frame every image with care. Cohen & Gordon, 300 credits for their participation. Convent St., Suite 2600, and This JLI course is co- six Wednesday evenings sponsored by Golden Manor with Rabbi Levi Teldon, Jewish Senior Services, beginning October 28, 7:30 Jewish Family Service, and p.m.-9 p.m. at the Chabad Porter Loring Mortuaries. Center, 14535 Blanco Rd. A Call (210) 764-0300 or third time and location is in visit www.myJLI.com for the works. registration and other course- The Journey of the related information. Soul examines the soul Agudas Achim introduces new lunch And learn Series Beginning on November 2, Congregation Agudas Achim will launch a free monthly lunch and learn series at Gino’s East-Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, 8224 Fredericksburg Road. Reservations are required. The 1 hour sessions will be led on a rotating basis by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Hazzan Jeremy Lipton and Rabbi Ariel Greenberg. For details or to RSVP to The images you keep of people you love – in photos, in your mind, in your heart – the November event, email [email protected] or call deserve to be framed in a proper way. One that honors your family’s faith, culture and (210) 479-0307. tradition. We understand. After all, creating exactly the right way for you to say farewell is something the Porter Loring family has done for four generations.
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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 17 WHAT’S HAPPENING
L to R – Marge Miller, Morris Miller, Alfred Miller L to R – Charlotte Sue Alterman, Richard Alterman, Elaine Cohen JFNA theme of the campaign Stronger Together continued from page 1 - how through the Annual Campaign, together, we are able to reach out to the the San Antonio Jewish community and most vulnerable members of our community encouraged all to continue their involvement and ensure vitality and vibrancy in the year – stating that every individual can make a ahead. A goal of $1,540,000 for the 2015 difference. Campaign was announced. He shared that During the event, Board Chair Richard the goal represents an increase over the Planto shared some of Federation’s previous year, and is imperative, in order to accomplishments during the last year and meet the needs of the community. Gurwitz how we as a community are strong as we thanked all in the room for their generosity come together. Campaign Chair Jonathan and for their leadership. Gurwitz gave a campaign update, sharing the
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18 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL WHAT’S HAPPENING
L to R - Reuben GREEN COOKING Bar-Yadin, Stanley Mike Behrend from Blend Green Vegetarian Cuisine was at the JCC Wednesday, Sept. 2 to lead a cooking demonstration of a vegan meal with a nod toward Rosh Hashanah. The meal included round foods in celebration of the sweet New Year, including fried eggplant, pesto new potatoes, tomato cobbler, apple tart, and pomegranate jam.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAM AT AGUDAS ACHIM L to R – Jerry Silverman, CEO, Jewish Federations of North America, Agudas Achim Esther Vexler Selichot L to R - program, Linda Blend, co-sponsored Judy Palans by AIPAC, featured a presentation by guest speaker, Gabriel Mitchell, who spoke about Turkey/Israel relations.
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20 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: EDUCATION & SENIORS KIDSPACE Family San Antonio lawyer to Learning launched speak about anti-terrorism conference in Jerusalem at Temple Chai The L’Chayim Club of Congregation Rodfei Sholom will host an informative KIDSPACE, a new monthly using song or art. The verses are program with attorney Jon Powell during Shabbat educational program for studied by parents, emphasizing their monthly program on Wednesday, families and their children ages rituals to provide greater Jewish Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5-12, begins on Saturday, Oct. knowledge, even reading Israeli Powell, of the Powell Law Firm 10 from 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. love poetry. in San Antonio, spent one week in at Temple Chai, 2121 Lockhill- “With school, lessons, and Jerusalem this summer attending the Selma (corner NW Military Hwy). extracurricular sports during Activist Lawyer’s Training Seminar Fun-filled learning activities, the week, this Saturday Jewish held by Shurat Hadin - the Israel Law focusing on Jewish values, ritual experience is more accessible, and Center. Seventy attorneys from across the and holidays for kids, concurrent allows the family a more relaxed globe came together at this conference with discussions of Judaic topics schedule of its own on Sundays,” to utilize their legal skills, experience, for adults, provide an opportunity noted Komerofsky. “KIDSPACE knowledge and passion to help safeguard for Jewish learning for people of supplements its monthly program the United States, Israel, and the world’s all ages. with home learning for children Judeo-Christian community from radical “Because Temple Chai is and parents who don’t always Islamic terrorism. small in membership and space, have prior supplemental Jewish In addition to lectures and workshops San Antonio Jon Powell on a field trip during we have an opportunity to offer education or camp experiences taught by legal scholars such as Harvard the Activist Lawyer’s Training Seminar in supplemental Jewish education themselves. This is enrichment Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, Jerusalem. in a more personal, informal for the busy family, not bar/bat attendees took field trips to destinations charge thanks to a generous grant from manner,” explained Rabbi mitzvah preparation, or religious that are inaccessible to the general public. Golden Manor and co-sponsorship of David Komerofsky, who leads school like you’ve ever known it Powell will share details on how to Rodfei Sholom. Everyone else is also the classes. “Our focus is on before.” become better advocates for Israel. The invited to attend at $5 per person. For values and holidays. We’ll do KIDSPACE is included with program will be preceeded by a D’var more information and to RSVP by fun and simple art projects. Take Temple Chai membership; non- Torah in honor of Rosh Chodesh Friday, Oct. 9, contact the synagogue the ‘v’ahavtah’ prayer, about members may register for $18/ Cheshvan. The event will include a office at (210) 493-3557 or by e-mail to love. Younger kids can create a child for the entire year. Call home-cooked meal and the opportunity [email protected]. mezzuzah, as the verse commands. (210) 340-2090 or go to www. to socialize and celebrate September and Editor’s Note: For additional details Older kids can explore the concept templechaisa.org/kidspace to October simchas. about Activist Lawyer’s Training of loving neighbors and others register. All seniors are invited to attend at no Seminar in Jerusalem, see page 29.
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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 21 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUNG CHILDREN Block and Dreeben School Story time with the Rabbi Rabbi Abraham led a for Young Children Rosh Hashanah Story Time at Barnes & Noble teaches Jewish values that included stories, The Block and Dreeben Each month teachers will games and round challah School for Young Children study a Mishna from Pirkei for the little ones to will introduce a Jewish Value Avot and other Jewish texts learn about the holiday. of the Month, beginning in which relate to the Jewish The next story time October. Teachers will study value of the month. event, a Hanukkah a text related to the value and In October, the value Story Time at Barnes contemplate how to bring of Shmirat Haguf, taking & Noble, will be on that value to the children and care of one’s body, will be Thursday, Dec. 3 at families. introduced. Included in the 4:30 p.m. Everyone is According to Early focus of this value will be welcome. Childhood Director, Alissa the children’s participation Levey Baugh, “Our goal is in Discover Catch, a to immerse children in the Jewish Community Center monthly value through hands Association program focused on experiences, songs, and on physical activity and stories.” Rachel Rustin, JCC healthy eating. Levey Baugh, Director of Jewish Journeys, “hopes the children and will continue to conduct families will integrate these monthly text study for all full- values into their daily lives in time early childhood teachers. meaningful ways.” Yad B’Yad program kicks off new year Heintz Preschool at Services, is designed to Congregation Agudas Achim bridge generations. will kick off this year’s Yad Upcoming Yad B’Yad B’Yad program on October programs include a 2 with a Sukkot program celebration of Noah’s Ark for students and their complete with a petting zoo grandparents and grandpals. on October 22. members of the san antonio jewish community for four generations The program, now under For more information, the leadership of Director contact Preschool Director tile • carpet • natural stone • hardwood Michelle Vizurraga and Celina Geideshman at (210) laminate • bamboo • area rugs presented with Golden 479-0429 or c.geideshman@ Manor Jewish Senior agudas-achim.org. Jump into Sunday Funday STOREWIDE SAVINGS! with Rodfei Sholom TH Congregation Rodfei months and up are welcome WE’RE CELEBRATING OUR 100 ANNIVERSARY Sholom’s Sunday Funday to participate at $10/child. WITH BIG SAVINGS AND IN-STORE PROMOTIONS. this month will take place Children under 12 months VISIT OKRENT100.COM on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 can participate for free and OR STOP BY OUR SHOWROOM FOR DETAILS. a.m. – 12 noon at The Jumpy there is also no charge for Place, 15614 Huebner Road, adults. Light refreshments # 106. will be provided. The entire facility has been Everyone (including adults www.okrentfl oors.com OPEN SUNDAYS reserved so organizers say and any other non-jumpers) there will be plenty of room must wear socks. RSVP by 2075 N. LOOP 1604 E (AT GOLD CANYON RD.) | MON.-FRI. 10-6, SAT. 10-5, SUN. 1-5 for young children to jump and Tuesday, Oct. 20 to (210) 493- 210-C-A-R-P-E-T-S (210-227-7387) | TOLL FREE 800-369-7387 play with friends. Children 12 3557 or [email protected]. 22 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY
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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 23 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 Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 The Jewish Journal Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] Lauren Abraham, Special Programs Coordinator President: David Palans Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Nathan Ratner, Coordinator Programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, an after- [email protected] San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy school center for school age children, summer camp programs, Tiffany Bockerstette, Chief Financial Officer [email protected] programming for senior adults, plus cultural, educational and recre- [email protected] Danielle Roberts, Campaign Administrator ational programs. Alan Carney, Accounting Manager [email protected] [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Juana Rubalcava, Education Director of the San Antonio Jewish Community Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer Holocaust Memorial Museum 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 Leslie Komet Ausburn, Julie Schack, Director of Operations: Mike Griffin Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal DIrector of Women’s Philanthropy President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org [email protected] [email protected] The Campus features a variety of spaces available to rent for small or large events. Judy Lackritz, Caitlyn Strayer, Office Manager Community Relations Director and Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Lynn Waghalter Librarian Beldon Library Holocaust Memorial Museum Director , 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 260, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6946 Website: http://www.goldenmanor.net Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Shari P. Pulman Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) works to meet the needs of Jewish seniors in the San Antonio area by providing transpor- tation and direct services, and through grants to other organizations SAN ANTONIO CONGREGATIONS for programs that benefit San Antonio area Jewish seniors. Congregation Agudas Achim (Conservative) Temple Chai (Reform) Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio 16550 Huebner Road, 78248 2121 Lockhill-Selma P.O. Box 780264 San Antonio, TX 78278 Phone: (210) 736-4352 Phone: (210) 479-0307 Fax: (210) 479-0295 San Antonio, TX 78213 Non-profit organization offering interest-free loans to members of the website: www.agudas-achim.org Phone: (210) 340-2090 San Antonio Jewish community in need of temporary assistance Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi website: www.templechaisa.org Jewish Family Service Hazzan Jeremy Lipton Rabbi David Komerofsky 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 Rabbi Ariel Greenberg, Director of Phone: (210) 302-6920 Fax: (210) 302-6952 Congregational Learning Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas Executive Director: M. H. Levine President: Marion Berstein 14535 Blanco Rd., 78216 Congregation Beth Am (Reconstructionist) Jewish Family Service (JFS) offers a wide range of professional Phone: (210) 492-1085 Fax: (210) 493-9460 7150 IH 10 West, 78213 counseling, social services, advocacy for victims of crime, and website: www.chabadsa.com Phone: (210) 492-2173 Fax: (210) 342-8935 services for seniors including senior living and care options. website: www.bethamsatx.org Rabbi Chaim Block Marion Bernstein, Layleader Rabbi Yossi Marrus National Council Of Jewish Women (NCJW) Rabbi Levi Teldon Website: www.ncjwsa.org Congregation Rodfei Sholom For Membership Information: Cathy Pottorf - [email protected] (Orthodox) Congregation Israel of San Antonio NCJW is a grassroots organization that advocates for women, children 3003 Sholom Dr., 78230 (Conservative, Covenantal and family issues both locally and nationally. 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24 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE The views contained in Perspective are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. Rodfei’s JWRP ‘MOMentum’ Trip to Israel When I first heard about the Jewish Women’s Renaissance PERSPECTIVE Project’s (JWRP) Momentum MICHAL SCHEINBERG trip to Israel, I was very pumped-up and, at the same time, wary if women approach them, needed to of our community would be heard. She gave us voice understand the trip. Would gracefully, articulately, and there be enough women in kindly – all the while guiding San Antonio who would want us toward becoming Jewish to join this experience? It was Women 2.0. difficult to sell and explain Along with Adrienne the experience, having never Gold, there were many other been on it myself. However, captivating speakers on the I was convinced this was a trip. Rabbi Gavriel Friedman trip that all Jewish mothers woke us up with his energetic should try to be a part of after lecture on Shabbat morning. hearing from past “trippers” We were amazed by this words like “magical” and man’s spunk, charm, and 90’s “transformative.” song references. Rachelli Fraenkel, mother of one of The purpose of this trip is During their travels, the San Antonio group participated in a Challah baking class with 200 other the kidnapped Israeli teens, to allow us Jewish mothers to women access our best selves - wife, stunned us with her strength mother, friend - by teaching and determination. Estee our homeland. One young and inspiring us with Jewish Yarmush awed us with her commander (19 years old) at wisdom and values. As adoption story and total our table had to get special JWRP’s motto goes “Inspire a number of children she has permission from his parents woman, you inspire a family. – 14! to be a warrior since he is Inspire enough families, you Besides trip leaders an only child. We asked inspire a community. Inspire speakers, hosts, and lecturers, him what kind of things he enough communities, you can we enjoyed the wisdom of might need that we could get change the world.” our tour guides as we toured for him and send when we July 5, 2015, seven women beautiful Tiberius, traveled returned home. He said he from San Antonio, Shira to mystical Tsfat, toured didn’t need anything physical Bass, Janice Fagen, Melissa the Old City of Jerusalem, —that our appreciation was Fiero, Sandy Frydberg, explored the impressive enough. There wasn’t a dry Jordana Pazin, Barbara Masada fortress and floated eye at the table. Powell, and I joined 200 in the Dead Sea. Other I came home with my cup others from around the USA highlights of our trip include full and am very thankful to in Israel. visiting Yad V’Shem (Israel’s have been a part of this year’s Our group (of the many Holocaust Memorial), rafting San Antonio contingency. On that travel throughout the on the Jordan River, meeting this trip, we became a whole. year) was exceedingly soldiers at an army base and We were only acquaintances fortunate to have Adrienne presenting them with care before we left for Israel. We Gold - past Canadian TV packages. bonded quickly and learned host and current teacher at The JWRP has partnered to lean on each other as we the Village Shul in Toronto with an organization “Thank went through all the emotions - as our speaker, and what Israeli Soldiers.” We were that this Israel experience a speaker she was! Finally, privileged to go to an army brought us. Overall, going someone was talking about base and also to have seudah to Israel on this trip was aspects of life that are usually shlishit and havdalah at a definitely one of the most deemed unimportant. Here private home with a group of fulfilling experiences of my was a woman who recognized soldiers. We were honored to life. The group experienced an “emotional, inspirational, and that they were worthy, that meet some incredible young fulfilling morning with the organization One Family - overcoming we wanted to know how to people who are protecting terror together.”
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 25 ARTS & CULTURE OFF THE SHELF WITH THE BELDON LIBRARY Book discussion 302-6805 or Partnership November 5 Coordinator Lauren OPEN FOR Jewish Federation’s Abraham, at (210) 302-6970. BROWSING Partnership with the Western AND MORE! Galilee is sponsoring a Rebuilding Vilnius BELDON LIBRARY HOURS: Partnership Book Club Jewish Library Mondays: program at the Beldon The Beldon Library is 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Library, located on the honored to assist the Vilnius Tuesdays: Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Library in Vilnius, 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Jewish Community. Diana Lithuania in rebuilding Wednesdays: Bletter, National Jewish their Jewish library. Beldon 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Book Finalist, will present Librarian Lynn Waghalter a discussion of her book, heard about their plight at a A Remarkable Kindness, session at the Association of Holocaust. The Lithuanian the process of sending them for shipping costs are on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p. Jewish Libraries Conference Jewish community is trying books that have been selected welcome. m. For more information, this past June. The Vilnius to rebuild and restock this from the library’s collection “This is our mitzvah contact Beldon Librarian Jewish Library was destroyed library with Jewish books. as well as some donated project for the New Year,” Lynn Waghalter, at (210) by the Nazis during the The Beldon Library is in books. Monetary donations said Waghalter. New Play Temple Beth-El Shabbat havurah all about the deli Bad Jews at Temple Beth-El will host a immigration, migration, upward Shabbat lunch havurah (Jewish mobility and western assimilation. gathering) in the Barshop The event is free for those 65 and The Vex Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 3, older, and $5 for those under 65. at 11:45 a.m., following Shabbat RSVP to Dollie Closna at dollie@ This October and November, the Sheldon Vexler morning worship. Guests will beth-elsa.org or (210) 733-9135, Theatre will be presenting a play that is both “a enjoy a catered deli lunch and ext. 208. The lunch program is scalding comedy” and a “serious Jewish drama.” view the documentary, Deli Man. made available to seniors thanks In Joshua Harmon’s “dramedy”, Bad The film explores the story of the to a generous grant from Golden Jews, Daphna Feygenbaum swears she is the most American deli as it connects with Manor Jewish Senior Services. devout Jew in her family. When her less observant the story of Jews in America – their cousin arrives to claim a treasured family heirloom and religious symbol from their late grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, a devastating and devastatingly funny battle of Old Testament proportions ignites. The New York Times commented on one of Agudas Achim Sisterhood book the subjects in the script: “the question of who’s the good Jew and who’s the bad Jew — can a review explores Israel’s role as a better Jew be a worse person? — might well be a question that a dozen Talmudic scholars could argue over for a good long time.” technology powerhouse Audiences should be aware that the play Agudas Achim Sisterhood opens only to the U.S. and far surpassing contains adult language and is intended for mature its 2015-2016 book review season on all European rivals in launching new audiences only. Tickets, ranging in price from Tuesday, Nov. 10 with special guest industry-leading hi-tech firms. Gilder $16 to $22, may be purchased by calling The Vex Mike Winakur, who will be reviewing calls Israel the leading battleground Box Office at (210) 302-6835. Bad Jews opens The Israel Test: Why the World’s for capitalism and freedom today. Saturday, Oct. 17 and runs through November 14. Most Besieged State is a Beacon of The November 10 review There will not be a performance Saturday, Oct. 31. Freedom and Hope for the World will be held on at 10 a.m. in the Economy by George Gilder. A world Gurinsky Family Social Hall. Light famous economist and tech guru, refreshments will be served. For more Gilder reveals Israel as an emerging information contact Suzan Mendlovitz technology powerhouse, second at (210) 344.1108.
26 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE What is a Yahrzeit? Remembering The Yahrzeit, meaning “time of the year” in Yiddish, is the anniversary of the death of deceased Jewish a relative and is observed as a solemn occasion in all branches of Judaism. A special candle is lit, burning for the full 24 hours of the anniversary date. Military Veterans
When a loved one passes away, it is traditional to observe the seven days of Shivah. A The Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you yahrzeit marks both the end of the year of mourning, and the anniversary of death. Jews to remember these Jewish military veterans whose yah- are required to commemorate the death of parents, siblings, spouses, or children. A 24- hour candle is lit the erev, or evening, before the yarzeit. This custom is deeply ingrained rzeit occurs in the month of October and who are buried in Jewish communities, and is seen as a way to honor the memory and souls of the in a local cemetery. If you know of a name that is miss- deceased. ing please contact Herschel Sheiness at (210) 494-8768. Adelstein, William Lansberg, Harry Direct family members attend synagogue for the evening of the previous day (Maariv), Antonoff, Morris Levine, Saul morning (Shacharit), and afternoon services (Mincha) and recite the Mourner’s Kaddish, Axelrod, Milton Lewin, Richard the memorial prayer. Most synagogues keep a list of the Hebrew dates of members’ Blum, Miriam Lieberman, Edward death, and remind family members of the date on the Shabbat before the Yahrzeit is Chafetz, Paul Mann, Paul observed. Although people are encouraged to come to synagogue on the Hebrew date Chandler, Charles Melish, Jacob of the Yahrzeit, Kaddish is always recited after the Rabbi reads the list of upcoming Cohn, Morris Midanik, Isadore Yahrzeits in case mourners cannot attend weekday services on the Yahrzeit. Crane, William Oppenheimer, Frank Dennis, Gerald Oppenheimer, Jesse Kaddish Yatom, the “Mourner’s” Kaddish, is said at all prayer services, as well as Eisenberg, Louis Reich, Aaron at funerals and memorials. Customs for reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish vary among Franco, Albert Rigsby, Jimmy Jewish communities. In many synagogues, particularly Orthodox ones, it is customary Fisher, Kenneth Rubinsky, Harry that everyone in the synagogue stand. In other synagogues, the custom is that only the Fitell, Sam Sandfield, Louis mourners themselves stand and recite the prayer, while the rest of the congregation sits, Friedberg, Samuel Sapson, Samuel chanting only responsively. Some say Kaddish for deceased friends or non-direct family Ghetzler, Benjamin Schreiber, Joseph members, such as grandparents; others simply stand out of respect while the Kaddish is Gitzes, Hyman Shaenfield, Bernard (age 28) recited. Hornung, Herbert Sontag, Murray Kandell, Harold Spector, Nathan Honor the memory of your loved one. Create a memorial to share with family and Kardon, Louis Speert, Victor friends. Kay, Frank Steinberg, Fred Klein, Marcus Vizcarra, Santiago Klein, Vernon Wiener, Leo Submitted by SA Jewish War Veterans Post 753 Koplan, Morris Yudine, Solomon Landsman, Richard Zimmerman, Raymond El Jarro de Arturo / 2x2 units (4 units) Barry Efron, Attourney / 2x2 Lang,units Christopher(4 units) Zimmerman, Louis Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Zwick, Earl JOIN US! View Federation’s calendar of events at jfsatx.org/ calendar/
THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 27 ARTS & CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY: TEENS CYJ hosts Fall Family camping weekend Camp Young Judea will host a weekend family camp at its facilities in Wimberley, Texas from November 6-8. The weekend will include storytelling, swimming, campfires, and other camp activities designed for the entire family. The price for the weekend includes lodging and meals. Pricing: Campers age 15-99: $175 per person; Campers age 6-14: $100 per person; Campers age 3-5: $50 per person; and Campers age 2 and under: free. To register or learn more, visit www.cyjtexas.org/Retreat_Family_Camp/ or call (713) 723-8354. FROM THE COVER Benjamin Netanyahu and its human rights abuses – IRAN B’nai Tzedek selects continued from page 1 the American Israel Public would not only be sustained, but intensified. lifted. Reports have Affairs Committee, have Szubin, testifying on indicated that Iran is likely for the last several months new board September 17 to the Senate to comply with conditions fiercely battled to influence Jack Rosenblatt, Tori can be awarded to any Banking Committee, in from between six months Democrats and also the U.S. Shiver, Molly Rosenblatt, teen involved. B’nai which must approve his to a year from adoption of Jewish community on the Megan Siegel and Sophia Tzedek’s first event for nomination, invoked his the deal. deal. Ricciardi (pictured) are this school year will be Jewish heritage. His father, “All of this will take a Opponents said the part of the B’nai Tzedek on Tuesday, Nov. 24 he noted, had fled Nazi- lot of effort and probably a deal leaves Iran a nuclear new Leadership Board for at noon in preparation occupied Europe. fair amount of time,” said threshold state, while the the 2015-2016 school year. for Thanksgiving at the “My parents raised us to an official. “The ball is in Obama administration They are working together Jewish Campus. If you be conscious of the existence Iran’s court – it’s hard to argued that it was the best to develop volunteer are interested in being of real evil in the world, evil predict how long it will be means of keeping Iran from opportunities and ways to involved and are in grades not as an abstract concept, before sanctions relief is acquiring a nuclear weapon. help post-B’nai Mitzvah 7-12, contact B’nai Tzedek but as an all too real threat implemented.” Adam Szubin, nominated teens come together to help advisor Lauren Abraham at that they had seen in their The officials spoke on to be the Treasury the world. [email protected] or lifetimes: regimes — leaders condition of anonymity. undersecretary who MichonVolunteer & serviceCraig /hours 2x2 units(210) (4 units) 302-6960. and willing followers — who One condition the manages sanctions relief, Jewish Journal - Sept 2015 pursued murder and even Iranians must complete was a key player, reassuring genocide, in the Holocaust prior to October 18, or Israelis and pro-Israel and, sadly, in other places in “adoption day,” is to report figures that non-nuclear the decades that followed,” to the IAEA on the possible sanctions against Iran – for its backing for terrorism and he said. Setting the standard for the most discriminating of tastes military dimensions of its Domestic & European Furnishings past nuclear activity. Iran has Professional Staff of Designers insisted its nuclear research is for civilian purposes only. The deadline for Iran’s report to the IAEA is October 15. STOREWIDE The Obama administration on Store hours Monday SALEthru Friday 10-6 Closed Saturday & Sunday September 17 said the way 13405 N.W. Military Hwy. 3.5 miles North of Loop 410 was clear to launch the San Antonio, TX 78231 3 miles South of Loop 1605 deal now that Congress has Ph: (210)493-3322 Fax:(210) 493-1172 On N.W. Military Hwy. reached the deadline to pass a bill that would kill the deal. Senate Democrats used parliamentary procedures to block votes on three occasions. Republicans oppose the deal. The Obama administration and opponents of the deal, which include Israeli Prime Minister
28 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS San Antonio lawyer attends anti-terrorism law conference in Jerusalem Jon Powell, of the Powell terrorist organizations Christianity from terrorist tried before a federal jury. In Justice Gabriel Bach, Law Firm in San Antonio, and the companies and attacks. February 2015, the federal Israeli peace negotiator and joined seventy attorneys financial institutions that One notable example of jury in that case found the international law expert from across the globe help them collect and move such litigation is a case filed Palestinian Authority and Daniel Reisner and Harvard this summer, attending an money intended to be spent in Manhattan federal court the Palestine Liberation Law Professor Alan M. Activist Lawyer’s Training on terrorist operations. under the U.S. Antiterrorism Organization liable for Dershowitz. In addition to Seminar held by Shurat Specifically, by tracking Act on behalf of citizens supporting the terrorist learning about the terror HaDin – the Israel Law assets and bank accounts of the United States who attacks and ordered them to victim litigation to bankrupt Center in Jerusalem. The of terror groups and legally were injured or killed in six pay $218.5 million to the terrorist organizations, program focused on ways restricting their funds, Shurat terrorist attacks in Israel American victims and their training sessions, lectures the group can utilize their HaDin-Israel Law Center more than a decade ago. families. The verdict was and hands-on workshops legal skills, experience, and the lawyers who work These attacks were supported automatically tripled under were designed to provide knowledge and passion to with it hope to economically by the Palestinian Authority the U.S. Antiterrorism Act, skills and strategies for help safeguard the United destroy Middle Eastern and the Palestine Liberation amounting to a $655 million litigating against the States, Israel, and the world’s Islamic hate groups. The Organization. The case final judgment. Boycott-Divest-Sanctions Judeo-Christian community lawyers who attended the entitled Sokolow v. PLO The Activist Lawyer’s (BDS) movement and from radical Islamic seminar were trained at the was prosecuted by seminar Training Seminar featured anti-Israel delegitimization terrorism. seminar to send demand speaker Kent Yalowitz of lectures and workshops campaign, advocating on Attendees were trained on letters, to file legal actions, Arnold & Porter, LLP and taught by jurists and legal behalf of the Jewish State, the process of confronting and to draft and promote by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, scholars including Canadian defending Israeli Defense terrorismAcademy in theSleep courtroom. / 2x2 unitslegislation (4 units) all in an effort to the Director of Shurat HaDin MP Irwin Cotler, former Forces (IDF) officers from TheyJewish learned Journal about - suingJanuary 2010safeguard - v.1 world Jewry and – the Israel Law Center and Israeli Supreme Court war crimes allegations and confronting anti-Semitism in local communities. Attendees took field trips to destinations that are inaccessible to the general A Warm, Welcoming, and Progressive Congregation public, such as military 2121 Lockhill Selma 210.340.2090 courts, Israeli security agencies, IDF bases, and Lebanese and Syrian border Sleep Better. Breathe Easier. Think More Clearly. crossings. Additionally, v Accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine participants met with senior v A full-service, all ages sleep center. Our medical directors Israeli officials, judges and are board-certified in sleep medicine, neurology (CN), prominent international pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics attorneys and discussed v Offering full diagnostic and therapeutic services, comprehensive management, home sleep testing, the activities of the Iranian and alternatives to CPAP supported terrorist group Hezbollah. Academy Diagnostics, LLC Joshua Rotenberg, MD Conference participants Adult & Pediatric Sleep Center Tarak Patel, MD www.AcademyDxSleep.com Avie Grunspan, MD were also offered cutting- 8215 Fredericksburg Road Kelly Smith, MD San Antonio, Texas 78229 edge social media training 210.616.9500 tel 210.616.0400 fax Habla Español Rabbi David Komerofsky | Ron Heller, President sessions designed to advocate for Israel and against terrorism. Additional conference topics included Article 49 of the Geneva Convention, the laws of war Get the latest news on Israel and other issues important and war crimes committed by Hamas in the Gaza strip, to our community. 24 hours a day! at www.jfsatx.org. such as indiscriminately targeting Israeli citizens.
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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2015 31 U.S. & WORLD NEWS 2 Jews shot with BB guns in Orthodox section of New York City (JTA) — Two Jews Simanowitz issued a were shot with BB guns in statement saying, “I am separate incidents in a heavily deeply saddened to hear Orthodox neighborhood of about the recent incident New York City. that betrays an unfortunate City Councilman Rory prejudice alive in our Lancman said that the neighborhood. We live in victims, neither of whom a community that should was seriously injured, were celebrate and be proud shot in mid September in of our diversity. Acts the Kew Gardens Hills of bigotry will not be section of Queens. tolerated or go unpunished. The New York Police I am confident that all Department is investigating perpetrators will be brought the incidents as potential to justice, ending a recent anti-Semitic hate crimes. string of shameful crimes.” Both victims were Queens, one of New York wearing clothing City’s five boroughs, is traditionally worn by one of the most ethnically Orthodox Jews. The gender diverse counties in the of the first victim was not United States. Kew Gardens specified, but the second Hills, which is home to one was male. Lander College for Men and New York State various yeshivas, has a large AssemblymanPenner's / 2x2 Michael units (4 units)haredi Orthodox population. Jewish Journal - October 2015 BAR MITZVAH TRADITION
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32 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS New York Times criticized for chart singling out Jewish lawmakers (JNS.org) The New York Times drew fire for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in for a chart that it published on September America (CAMERA) watchdog group said 10 about Democratic opposition to the Iran in email alert about the chart. nuclear deal. The chart highlighted the Jonathan Greenblatt, national director of Jewishness of the opposing lawmakers and the Anti-Defamation League, said the chart their Jewish constituencies. was “offensive” and that the newspaper Appearing in the international section should print an “admission of error.” of the newspaper under “Lawmakers The chart “reinforces stereotypes about Against the Iran Nuclear Deal,” the chart American Jews and dual loyalty, distracts listed Congressional Democrats opposing from real issues,” Greenblatt said. the deal followed by a column headed While the New York Times removed “Jewish?” Another column showed the the “Jewish?” column of the chart by the lawmaker’s “district and estimated Jewish following day, the editor behind the chart population.” stood by his decision. “The newspaper’s decision to signal New York Times deputy Washington that Jewishness is the central factor to be editor Jonathan Weisman said on An article in the New York Times came under fire for showing in graph form scrutinized when looking at opponents Twitter, “As I said, I take responsibility for (above) all lawmakers in the House and Senate who oppose the deal and of the deal evokes a number of dark and graphic & don’t apologize. We kept data, whether they are Jewish. It also included the composition of a lawmaker’s dangerous stereotypes,” the Committee just put it into intro. I’m Jewish.” district, displaying the percentage of Jewish individuals they represent. Former Nazi concentration Chicago TV station camp Dachau houses refugees atones for Yom Kippur amid Europe’s crisis faux pas (JNS.org) A portion of the former Nazi and did not have room to accommodate (JNS.org) A local television network in Chicago, WGN, concentration camp Dachau is being used the influx of refugees and migrants amid used a stock image of the yellow Star of David—the patch to house dozens of refugees, the German Europe’s crisis on that issue. The camp site the Nazis forced the Jews to wear on their clothing during the town’s mayor says. houses “about 50 people…who have lost Holocaust—as the graphic accompanying a story about the The concentration camp, which bears the their homes” and “serves as accommodation Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur this week. infamous inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei”— for people who cannot afford housing on The symbol was used during the Holocaust as a way to “Work Will Set You Free”—has seen its the [open] market,” Hartmann said in a distinguish and dehumanize Jews. former herb garden turned into a shelter for statement. Viewers were quick to react, taking to twitter to blast the refugees, international news agency AFP “These are the weakest members of station. WGN was quick to apologize online. reported. society. This building has been burdened by While some viewers were unsatisfied with the apology, According to Mayor Florian Hartmann, history but can now take on a useful social others blamed the education system for failing to teach the town is facing a housing shortage role,” said Hartmann. “young people” about the Holocaust and its symbols.
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By Ben Sales Palestinians on freedom of worship,” throwing rocks at said the Israeli statement TEL AVIV (JTA) — For Israeli police during announcing the ban. Israelis, the Ten Days of clashes in eastern Omar Kiswani, who Repentance from Rosh Jerusalem, Sept. directs the Al-Aqsa mosque Hashanah to Yom Kippur 18, 2015. (Hadas on the mount, told the turned into days of deadly Parush/Flash90) Guardian that Israel should violence. Unrest swelled not have the authority in Jerusalem following an to restrict Muslims from Israeli ban on a protest group entering the site. at the Temple Mount, the “We call upon all Muslims holy site known to Muslims to be present in Al-Aqsa,” as the Haram al-Sharif. he said. “It is the home of all The clashes have been Muslims and their presence matched by a war of words, in this place would intensify with Israeli Prime Minister Here’s how the clashes The latest round broke Jewish visitors and their connection to this Benjamin Netanyahu started, what’s driving the out following Israel’s throwing stones at them. place.” declaring “war” on violence and how Israel, the decision on September 9 “The aforesaid Clashes between Israeli Palestinian stone throwers Palestinians and the world to bar an Islamist protest organizations strive police and Palestinian and Palestinian Authority are responding. group from entering the to undermine Israeli protesters followed, leading President Mahmoud Abbas Clashes at the Temple site. Israel said the group, sovereignty on the Temple to multiple injures and one vowing that Jews will not Mount are nothing new, known as the Murabitat, Mount, change the existing death. be allowed to “dirty” the particularly around the and its corresponding men’s reality and arrangements Three days later, Israeli Temple Mount. Jewish High Holidays. faction have been yelling at at the site and infringe police raided the mount on
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34 OCTOBER 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS the eve of the Jewish New tamped down the violence. penalties for stone throwers. Netanyahu said. “In the for the clashes. But Jordan’s Year, uncovering a stockpile Neither side is happy Israel has stepped up its State of Israel, people do not King Abdullah II criticized of pipe bombs, firebombs about restrictions on the rhetoric and police presence throw firebombs, or shoot Israel’s actions, saying that and rocks that they feared Temple Mount. to combat the unrest. Israel at trains, or throw stones at “any more provocation in would be aimed at Jewish Controversy over who added 800 officers to its Old will. Those who do so will Jerusalem will affect the worshippers. That night, a can do what at the holy City contingent, bringing pay a very heavy price.” relationship between Jordan Jewish-Israeli, Alexander site has been festering for the total number of police World leaders urge and Israel,” according to the Levlovich, 64, was attacked decades. Although Israel has there to 3,500, according to restraint. French news agency AFP. by Palestinian protesters overall control of the area, a Rosenfeld. On September 21, the Israel insists that it is in the eastern Jerusalem joint Jordanian-Palestinian Israeli Prime Minister U.S. State Department committed to maintaining neighborhood of Armon Islamic religious body called Benjamin Netanyahu also called on all sides to “refrain the status quo. Its actions, Hanatziv. They pelted his the Waqf governs it. declared “war” on stone from provocative actions Netanyahu said, have come car with rocks, causing Under current regulations, throwers. Netanyahu is and rhetoric.” The United only to prevent violence at Levlovich to lose control of Muslims may visit and pray pushing through a new law Nations Security Council the site. the vehicle and smash into a on the mount. Jews may also that would allow police used similar language in “Israel will maintain the pole. He died the following visit during limited hours, to fire more quickly on a statement on September status quo,” Netanyahu told morning. but are prohibited from Palestinian stone throwers, 17, adding that “Muslim his Cabinet on September 20. Clashes between Israeli praying or doing a range of as well as increase the stone worshippers at the Haram “We have no plans to change police and Palestinian things — kneeling, bowing, throwers’ prison sentences Al-Sharif must be allowed them, but we also have no protesters continued the even crying — that resemble and fines. to worship in peace, free intention of allowing anyone following day, with two worship. “We attest to the fact that from violence, threats and to cause the deterioration Israelis injured. On the Jewish activists have we decided to change the provocations.” of the arrangements on the third day of rioting, 26 called for greater access, but policy and declare war on Neither statement Temple Mount by resorting Palestinians and five Israeli the Israeli government has those who throw stones and explicitly cast blame on to explosive and widespread police officers were lightly resisted the call so as not to Greenfirebombs, Cuisine shoot / 1x1 unitsand riot,” (1 unit) either Israelis or Palestinians violence.” Jewish Journal - Jan 2014 wounded at the Temple upset the delicate balance Mount, according to Reuters. at the site. Some Muslims On September 18, are also unhappy, claiming police barred Muslim men that Israel should not be under 40 from the mount permitted to control access to in anticipation of unrest the Temple Mount. following Friday prayers. “Israel will not be allowed Some 200 Palestinians to continue its steps,” Abbas protested the move at said, according to reports. KOSHER the Damascus Gate to “The Al-Aqsa mosque is www.eatatgreen.com Jerusalem’s Old City and ours. They have no right to near the site where Levlovich dirty it with their filthy feet. was killed. Overall, We will not allow them to do according to Haaretz, three that.” Israeli policemen and 21 Jews make up a small Palestinians were injured in minority of visitors to the clashes. the Temple Mount. Just Israeli Police spokesman 12,000 Jews visit per year, Micky Rosenfeld said that compared to 3 million to 4 since September 18, an million Muslims. increased police presence Israel has upped its police in eastern Jerusalem has presence and increased
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