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Jewish Federation launches community- A fall of hope wide LIFE & LEGACY initiative and potential Jewish Federation of San Antonio was recently “We are excited to Welcome to our newly tran- selected to participate in the Harold Grinspoon have been selected sitioned Jewish Journal! Some Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program as HOLIDAY GREETS of you are reading this online one of 57 Jewish communities across North to participate in this AND MORE! initiative to establish via our new “Flipsnack” version See what’s been happen- America. and some of you are reading legacy gifts.” ing in the San Antonio “We are excited to have been selected to this as a hard copy digest ver- Jewish Community, participate in this initiative to establish legacy - Beth Keough, sion. I realize that some of you PAGES 12-15 gifts,” said newly hired Beth Keough, Director of JFSA Director of Life & Legacy are thrilled to Life & Legacy. be receiving LIFE & LEGACY is a two-year program that “The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is thrilled less paper in VOLUNTEER assists communities, through partnerships to be partnering with Jewish Federation of San your mailbox, EDUCATORS with Jewish Federation, with training, Antonio and its local partner organizations to while others NEEDED FOR mentorship, marketing and incentive grants integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic are frustrated HMMSA to support legacy endowment gifts. The culture of the San Antonio Jewish community,” Letter from by the change. program supplements the ongoing Federation’s The Holocaust says Life & Legacy National Director Arlene our CEO Please know services through its Foundation for Jewish Memorial Museum Schiff. “Working together, we will provide the that our goal Philanthropies for individuals and family RONIT of San Antonio is in generous and forward-thinking members of SHERWIN at the Jewish need of more philanthropy, partner organizations and the Federation is volunteer docents. See LEGACY, page 7 professional investment of philanthropic funds. to allow for the greatest access DETAILS ON PAGE 5 possible of the Jewish Journal to the larger Jewish commu- Help us spread the word! nity, while being cognizant of expenses. These changes allow If you know someone who would like to receive the new digital us to do both. So, thank you for Jewish Journal each month or would like to have a printed copy of your understanding. We are finally in the fall sea- our new smaller Jewish Journal Digest, please have them contact son in Texas, which means it Jewish Federation at (210) 302-6960. is no longer 100 degrees. As a REELABILITIES FILM native Midwesterner, I miss the TO SHOW AT JCC You’re welcome to share the link to this publication, too, via email literal change of colors – the Keep the Change, a film of inclusivity featuring or social media. An archive of The Jewish Journal is available online orange, red and gold of the non-professional actors tree leaves. At the same time, I with autism will show at at jfsatx.org. JCC on Nov. 4. See CEO, page 7

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2 OCTOBER 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK JFSA welcomes Interim Community Relations JCC and JFSA Council 2018-19 welcome Development Director members named Members of the Community Relations Randi Hutter The Jewish Federation of San professor at Council (CRC) of the Jewish Federation serve as Antonio recently welcomed Betul Washington advocates for the Jewish community, promoting Epstein Ozmat as the Interim Director University in tolerance and cultural diversity. of Development for the Jewish St. Louis for The Barshop JCC and Jewish 2018-2019 CRC members: Rabbi David Komerofsky Federation of San Antonio. many years, Federation of San Antonio Council Chair, Kevin Epstein Marsha Krassner Ozmat recently relocated to San teaching Immediate Past Chair, Peggy Leff will welcome author Randi Zac Levin Antonio from Albuquerque, New courses in Philip J. Moss Hutter Epstein Thursday, Nov. Mexico, along with her husband, leadership, Mina Lopez 1 at 7 p.m. as part of the JCC’s Director, Ellen Ollervidez Anaelle Nunez Billy Handmaker, who is the new volunteer Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Barbara Powell Author & Speaker Series. Head of School at Keystone School. management and resource Irwin Barath Laura Richardson Metabolism, behavior, sleep, The couple has two college-age development and later as an Marion H. Bernstein Rachel Rustin mood swings, the immune children, Simon and Lev. Assistant Dean for Planning. In Rabbi Chaim Block Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg system, fighting, fleeing, puberty, Mindy Cohen Hazzan David Silverstein Ozmat’s previous experience Albuquerque, Ozmat worked with a Maxine Cohen Bennett Stahl and sex: includes having directed a private foundation that provided grants to Deb Field Natalie Steiner these are just foundation, serving as the lead educators and worked to incubate Tevia Friedman Lori Stockstiel a few of the professional in a community and grow a college access program Nancy Gerson Winslow Swart things the Marge Gregerman Dr. Richard Thorner wide initiative to increase giving, for low income New Mexico Steven Gross Rachel Walsh human body corporate giving, and as an students. Charles Gruber Rabbi Marina Yergin controls with advisor at a regional association of She shared, “I am excited to be hormones. philanthropy in her hometown of a part of such a committed, caring For more information, to share a concern, In her book, Aroused: The St. Louis. community whose ideals and values or seek support, contact Ellen Ollervidez at History of Hormones and She also served as an adjunct so closely match my own.” [email protected] or (210) 302-6960. How They Control Just About Everything, medical journalist Epstein exposes the humanity at the heart of hormone science with her rich cast of characters, including a 1920s doctor promoting vasectomies as a way to boost libido, and a female medical student who discovered a pregnancy hormone in the 1940s. Along the way, Epstein explores the functions of hormones such as leptin, oxytocin, estrogen, and testosterone, demystifying the science of endocrinology. Brimming with fascinating anecdotes, illuminating new medical research, and humorous details, Aroused reveals how hormones can both push us to edge and reel us back. The event, which will be held at the JCC in the Holzman Auditorium, will feature a book discussion, followed by a meet- and-greet opportunity. Tickets for the event are $10, or $30 for admission and a copy of the book (plus tax on the book). Visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ authorspeakerseries for more information or for tickets, or call (210) 302-6820.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 3 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Holocaust Memorial Museum of SA announces 2018-2019 Commission members The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio is led by a commission comprised of community members with a special interest in the museum and a desire to teach the lessons from the Holocaust to future generations. The commission members volunteer their time to guide Museum operations, provide support and ensure that the Museum continues to offer quality services and educational programs to the San Antonio Community. Holocaust Memorial Museum Commission members for 2018-2019 are: Commission Chair, 2018-19 Commission Kolleen Guy, Ph.D Shofars And Splashes Mark Ingram Victoria Aarons, Ph.D. Robi Jalnos Chair Emeritus, Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham Dr. Jason Johnson, Ph.D Maxine Cohen Gayle Alterman Jeanette Pierce with PJ Library Director, Cantor Julie Berlin Richard Planto Ellen Ollervidez Douglas W. Becker Varda Ratner PJ Library children and their families gathered on Labor Day DeAnne Cuellar Linda Solis to celebrate Rosh Hashanah a little bit early this year. With the Laura Ehrenberg-Chesler Rabbi Samuel Stahl help of special guest Jason Himmelstein and his son Sam, the Francine Garza-Vale Joshua Sutin children learned how to hold their lips and blow the shofar. They Sharon Greenwald Rev. Ben Trammell also learned the three key notes, and the history and symbolism Marge Gregerman Sandy Wartell of the ram’s horn. Sign me up! USED BOOK SALE Want to receive week to week updates on events Sunday, October 14th—Monday, October 15th in the San Antonio Jewish community? Sign up for JFSA’s weekly email which includes Sale will be held at the Beldon Library information about upcoming 12500 NW Military Hwy, 78231 events along with updates on important current affairs locally, nationally and aboard, A GREAT SELECTION OF BOOKS, VHS information on holidays and & DVDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES. office closures, and community job postings. DONATIONS WELCOME! PLEASE To sign up, simply email BRING YOUR GENTLY USED BOOKS, [email protected]. CDS AND DVDS TO THE BELDON And be sure to spread the LIBRARY BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH. word about our new online version of the monthly CASH & CHECKS ONLY, PLEASE! Jewish Journal. Let us know if someone you know would like to receive it in their email For more information call the inbox each month simply by contacting jewishfederation@ JFSA Office at 210.302.6960 jfsatx.org.

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My work at the Holocaust Museum is very meaningful SPOTLIGHT ON: to me because it helps to bring the story of what happened to my mother’s family and to 6 million other Jewish people to the present generation. My Fred Zedeck work as a docent at the Holocaust Museum is a very meaningful contribution to Q: How long have prerequisites we were looking in the summer of 1972. My the community I live in. you been a part of the for in a retirement location. mother’s family had all been Skies of Texas community San Antonio Jewish killed during WWII and Q: What aspirations do in which both our Jewish community? Q: What is your this visit to Dachau brought you have for our Jewish and Christian friends join strongest Jewish those horrors home in a way community in the years to My wife and I arrived together to celebrate the memory? nothing else could. come? in San Antonio in May, exodus from Egypt. 2015. Our goal was to find My strongest Jewish My hope for the San Q: Do you have a favorite a retirement community memory was my Bar Mitzvah Q: What attracted you Antonio Jewish community Jewish holiday? where we could relax and in New York City. My second to becoming a volunteer is that it will continue to enjoy our life together. Blue strongest memory was when I enjoy Passover very docent at the Holocaust grow and prosper in an Skies of Texas (formally Air I stood in the center of much. I helped organize the Memorial Museum of San atmosphere of friendship and Force Village) had all the Dachau concentration camp first Passover Seders at Blue Antonio? understanding. HMMSA seeking volunteer educators

The dedicated docents of the today. Mentor program. guide visitors in the museum or off-site Holocaust Memorial Museum of San With that in mind, the Docent The Mentor program partners Senior at local schools. Antonio (HMMSA) have the unique Committee of the Jewish Federation’s Docents with trainees. If you are interested in becoming a opportunity to affect lives every day, Holocaust Memorial Museum of San This program is designed Docent, a volunteer educator for the especially those of young people, by Antonio, under the leadership of Sandy to encourage the growth and museum, please contact GarciaA@ making the connections between the Wartell, met on September 5 to discuss development of trainees so they will jfsatx.org or call (210) 302-6807. Holocaust and the prejudices in society and solidify the museum’s Docent have the knowledge and confidence to

CATHOLICS & JEWS CELEBRATE HANUKKAH LUNCHEON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 @ 11:30am San Fernando Cathedral | 231 W. Commerce GUEST SPEAKER: Sister Mary C. Boys, of the Union Theological Seminary, National Authority on Catholic - Jewish Relations Tickets: $36 or Table of 10: $360 To reserve your seat, purchase tickets or for sponsorship information, please contact Louis Sanchez at (210) 227-1297 ext. 129 or by email at [email protected]

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 5 IN THE COMMUNITY Ta-Ta Chabad announces adult education lineup The Chabad Center has a lineup of Block home (call for address) February from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Trifecta new learning opportunities planned, Pause & Affect, a 7-part women’s Jewish Holiday Series, a 5-part series in addition to its acclaimed JLI courses series with Rivkie Block, exploring illuminating the history, traditions, and offered three times a year: meaningful ways to enrich life with soul of our Biblical holidays; Tuesdays, breast the lessons of Shabbat; seven Mondays 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Ongoing Weekly: beginning October 15, 2018 from 7:30 – The Secret of Hanukkah’s Flames – cancer – Sunday Parshah class with Rabbi p.m.–9 p.m. at the Block home Nov. 20 Chaim Block, 9 p.m.–9:30 p.m. following Journeys Through Jewish History, a – Purim Unmasked – minyan 3-part series with Rabbi Yossi Marrus, March 12 awareness – Monday Talmud class with Rabbi unearthing the pivotal biblical era – The Power of Passover – Eliyahu Block 8 p.m.–9 p.m. of Deborah, Gideon and Samson; 3 April 19 event at – Tuesday Parshah class with Rabbi Thursdays, beginning January 10 from – The Kabbalah of Lag B’Omer – Chaim Block, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. May 21 – Shabbat Morning Chassidic Larger Than Life, a 7-part women’s – Shavuot Ink & Stone – the JCC Philosophy with Rabbi Eliyahu Block, series with Rivkie Block, showcasing June 4 9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. the key Jewish values and social The San Antonio chapter – The Weekly Haftorah with Rabbi responsibilities that were so influential All classes are at the Chabad Center, and Aviva Group of Hadassah, Yossi Marrus, first/third Shabbat of the in molding our civilization; Mondays 14535 Blanco Rd., unless noted along with the Barshop Jewish month; Kabbalah of Prayer with Rabbi beginning January 14, 2019 from 7:30 otherwise. Dates/times are subject to Community Center, are Levi Teldon, second/fourth Shabbat of p.m.–9 p.m. at the Block home change. For more information, please presenting Ta-Ta Trifecta, a the month, 11:45 a.m. –12:15 p.m. during Living Jewishly, a 4-part series on the visit www.ChabadSA.com/AdultEd or call breast cancer awareness and Mussaf services. what/how/why of Jewish life, bringing (210) 764-0300. advocacy event. The event will – Shabbat afternoon Women’s class depth and spirituality to our Mitzvah be held at the JCC Tuesday, with Rivkie Block; time varies, at the observance; Thursdays beginning in Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The event will feature survivor stories from guest speakers Alyssa Greiner invites you to and Katya Lezin, as well as ... information about advocacy, prevention, and treatment. There will be snacks and opportunities for attendees to shop from select vendors, including the Bra Chick, the Pink Boutique, and Ruby Ribbon. Tickets for the event are $10 for members of Hadassah and Yaacov Amar Rothstein the JCC, or $18 for the general public. If a current member of Aviva group or the San Antonio chapter of Hadassah brings a friend to the event who signs up for Hadassah, both get in to the event free. Attendees are encouraged Columbus Day at 4 5 30pm | 12500 NW Military Hwy to bring gently used bras for - : donation to women in need. For more information about the guest speakers, current vendors, or to buy tickets, visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ AbrahamL jfsatx org hadassah. @ .

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6th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ have come to appreciate a mild fall, which allows for more reasonable eating-in-the-sukkah weather and Championship at Congregation extended weeks of outdoor play minus mittens. What I most appreciate about this season is the abundance of hope. We are in that time and place of Agudas Achim: November 11 the Jewish liturgical calendar with a clean slate. The High Holidays are behind us, and we can approach Congregation Agudas Achim A Pre Q Party on Saturday Title sponsor, H-E-B, is the New Year 5779 with great aspirations of being a is gearing up for the 6th annual night, Nov. 10 from 7:30 p.m. to donating all of the kosher food. better version of ourselves. Texas kosher BBQ Championship, 11:30 p.m., will feature all you Every year the BBQ supports a I always love being reminded of the famous tale featuring live music, family fun, can eat hamburgers and hot dogs, different non-profit organization. told of Reb Zusya. After his death, Reb Zusya is wait- and, of course, Kosher BBQ. along with a DJ, dancing, and This year part of the proceeds of ing before God for judgment, and he is nervous that This year’s event will be held on adult games including an adult the BBQ will benefit Meals on God will ask him why he wasn’t more like Moses Sunday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to piñata. Wheels to help bring meals to or our other great patriarchs or matriarchs. When 3 p.m. at Congregation Agudas Sunday Only admission is those in need. Zusya finally appears before God for judgment, the Achim, 16550 Huebner Road. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. In addition to the overall question God asks: Why weren’t you more like Zusya? Twenty 20 teams will be cooking Saturday night admission is $10 beneficiary, each winner of the This tale speaks to me of hope and potential. The literally a ton of brisket, chicken, with Combo tickets available for people’s choice award will donate assumption made in this tale is that we each have the salmon, and beans. both Saturday and Sunday for $25. $250 to the charity of their choice. potential for greatness in our own unique way. My This year, Agudas Achim has Last year, more than 5,000 Any active or retired military greatness is different than my sister’s greatness, teamed up with the Culinary people walked through the gates will receive a discount in honor of and we are each judged uniquely based upon that Institute of America (CIA), which and enjoyed the daylong event Veteran’s Day. potential. That is what makes the tale of Reb Zusya will provide culinary student featuring live music, an action- For more information and a favorite for me, as well as an inspiring New Year judges until the final celebrity packed Kiddie Korral featuring discounted tickets, visit www. aspiration. round.Victor’s Winning Jaguar teams / 2x3will beunits (6H-E-B units) Buddy, face painting, txkosherbbq.com or call (210) May this be a fall of hope and potential for all of us! offered cash prizes. giveaways, games, art and more. 479-0307. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

LEGACY generations.” shows that when people make continued from page 1 “One important goal of Life arrangements for planned the San Antonio Jewish & Legacy is to develop a new gifts, their annual giving community with the community culture where all actually increases,” says Ronit opportunity to express conversations about giving Sherwin, CEO of Jewish their passion, purpose and include at least a mention Federation of San Antonio. commitment to your most of planned giving. Planned “The LIFE & LEGACY valuedEl Jarro Jewish de organizations, Arturo / 2x2 unitsgiving (4 doesn’tunits) compete with program has been effective annual giving. In fact, research around the country to sustainingJewish Journal them for - futureJanuary 2010 - v.1 further our common mission to enrich, strengthen and enhance the vibrancy of Jewish life,” said Harry Levy, Board Chair. “We are excited to embark on this legacy building program with our agencies and synagogues to ensure their financial stability and future for the San Antonio Jewish community. w Repairs for all years and models Representatives of local Jewish agencies and w Upgrades of components for modern synagogues will participate technology/performance in community training in the coming months to learn how w Extended Warranty Services for most providers to help their donors create legacy gifts for the causes they care about today, so those 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas institutions will thrive for (210) 737-1778 [email protected] generations to come.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 7 IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El Advocacy Potluck Temple Chai social Dinner explores affordable housing, action committee homelessness and gentrification to host RAICES By Marsha Krassner this evening’s topic very timely, provide entrée and beverages; as the city of San Antonio participants are asked to bring Temple Beth El’s Social continues to grow, and the side dishes and dessert. RSVP nonprofit Oct. 19 Action Committee will host cost of housing continues to at https://www.beth-elsa.org/ its annual Shabbat Advocacy increase. SocialAdvocacyPotluck . Temple Chai’s social action committee will host a Potluck Dinner in the Barshop Speaker will include: Lourdes A $10 fee is requested; program with RAICES after the regular Shabbat service on Auditorium on Friday, Oct. Castro-Ramirez, Chair of the partial and full waivers due to Friday, Oct. 19. The service, open to the entire community, 26, at 7:30 p.m., immediately Mayor’s Housing Policy Task financial need will be honored, begins at 6:45 p.m. and the program will begin at 8 p.m. following services. Force; Maria Berriozábal, Task if requested. RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes The theme of the Advocacy Force member and former San During the event, there justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to Potluck Dinner is housing, Antonio City councilwoman; will be a collection bin in underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees specifically, the availability of and Bob Comeaux from the the Barshop Auditorium for in Texas. Temple Chai’s social action committee engages affordable housing, and the Alta Vista Neighborhood participants to make donations and educates the congregation and community around related issues of homelessness Association who will speak to SAMMinistries. See their important topics that are in line with the tenets of Reform and neighborhood about Miguel’s House. Immediate Needs Wishlist Judaism’s historic, prophetic mission. gentrification. The Social A 30-minute Q & A will at https://www.samm.org/ The evening will include the option of dinner from the Action Committee’s overall follow. wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ visiting food truck that is arranged as part of Brotherhood focus on human rights makes Temple Beth-El will Immediate-needs-8-4.pdf. Food Truck Friday. All are welcome at 2121 Lockhill Selma. No RSVP required. Hernandez CPA / 2x1 units (2 units) NCJW to host Planned Parenthood Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 at Lunch & Learn on October 29 The San Antonio Section national level and engage of the National Council of of the National Council of attendees on ways to get Jewish Women has been Jewish Women (NCJW) is involved. improving the lives of women, offering a Lunch & Learn with RSVP by October 26 to children and families for Planned Parenthood entitled [email protected]. For more than a century through Care. No Matter What. Blanca any questions, contact Mindi its commitment of taking Morales, marketing and Silver-Weiss at (210) 497-2333. progressive ideals and putting program promotion manager The San Antonio Section them into action. of Planned Parenthood South Texas, will be the featured speaker at the event, set for Monday, Oct. 29. The no-host Lunch & Learn will begin at 12 noon at Max and Louie’s, 226 W. Bitters. Morales will discuss the challenges facing the organizationJohn Troy / 1x1 on unitsa state (1 and unit) Jewish Journal - December 2014 Sunday at Silo Present this Special Invitation to Receive A John S. Troy COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MEMBER A.S.L.A. Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. 222-1355 Must present this offer at time of service. www.johnstroylandarch.com visit siloelevatedcuisine.com

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8 OCTOBER 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY JWRP men’s group prepares for 10 day journey to Israel The Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project with pre-trip meetings and classes, and the men or JWRP movement focuses on eight core will head off to Israel on October 15 – 21 for a Jewish values including unity and mutual week long educational, spiritual and bonding responsibility, generosity, and education and experience in Israel. growth. Participants in the 2018 JWRP men’s Upon arriving home, there will be monthly trip to Israel will commit to the year-long get togethers to continue learning, bonding Momentum experience which is designed and communication across all segments of the to activate enthusiastic engagement with Jewish community of San Antonio. 2018 trip the beauty of Jewish life, to build a lasting participants will also have many opportunities connection with Israel, and a commitment to to connect with previous trip participants and take action in one’s community towards making their families. JWRP works to strengthen a better world. communities one home at a time. Strong Jewish Along with Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg of families make for strong Jewish communities. Congregation Rodfei Sholom, ten Jewish men For more information on Congregation from different backgrounds and congregations Rodfei Sholom’s JWRP programming for throughout San Antonio will take this journey. men and women, contact Rabbi Avraham The learning has already started here at home Scheinberg at (210) 493-3557. Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood Annual Rummage Sale Get a head start on your us to give tzedakah money to a ever-popular corner of the Jennifer Perloff holiday shopping and beat the variety of worthy organizations rummage sale, Marguerite’s ALHS, CNE, GRI, REALTOR® crowds this season by shopping throughout San Antonio, Boutique, is where you can find at the annual Sisterhood the US, and Israel,” said designer clothing, handbags, (210) 325-4955 Rummage sale at Congregation Congregation Agudas Achim and shoes. Agudas Achim. The sale will be Sisterhood President Jody All sales are final and are cash [email protected] open to the public Wednesday, Reddy. and carry only. No checks or www.RealLuxurySA.com Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 25, Items include gently used credit cards will be accepted. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. housewares such as glasses, For more details, contact Caryn “Our annual rummage plates and cookware, books, Landes (210) 535-0330 or Shelly sale is Sisterhood’s biggest toys, furniture and both men’s Berens (507) 330-8372. All Proudly providing luxury real estate fundraiser of the year allowing and women’s clothing. The donations are tax deductible. services at any price range. Recovery Chavurah presents discussion about addiction and alcoholism Temple Beth-El will host an educational non-judgmental environments in which to discussion on Spirituality and Recovery: Are share, learn and grow with other Temple Judaism and the Twelve Steps Compatible? on members who have achieved long-term Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sobriety. At the meetings, participants share discussion is open to the Jewish community. information about sustainable recovery In addition, Temple Beth-El has a programs and available options. Whether you confidential chavurah around the issue of are struggling or know someone who is, all addiction and alcoholism. If you are struggling are welcome. or have a family member, co-worker or friend For anyone needing more immediate who is, then join them at their next meeting: assistance or support, reach out to Rabbis Mara Sunday, Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Local Nathan or Marina Yergin who will help you Coffee (4115 Pond Hill, near Loop 1604 and reach a group member for support. N.W. Military). For more information, call Jim Barshop or The meetings are confidential, safe and email [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 9 IN THE COMMUNITY Minority Israeli reservists to speak at Rodfei Sholom The Israel Public Action in the Druze youth movement. In the recent past, there hostile groups attempting to This governmental Committee of Congregation – Nasrin Khalifa, an Israeli have been a growing number boycott their presentations. grassroots organization counts Rodfei Sholom will host a Arab Muslim who joined the of Arab Christian, Muslim and Reservists on Duty (RoD), with over 700 reserve officers presentation by non-Jewish National Service and served Druze Israeli minority group an Israeli, non-profit and soldiers including 150 Israeli reservists from the for a year in the Unit for members who have chosen organization sponsoring their company commanders, many organization Reservists on Directing Discharged Soldiers. to emphasize their Israeli Texas tour, was established in of whom led Lebanon and Duty about their experiences Her father was a colonel in the identity. 2015 by Israeli reserve combat Gaza military operations. as minorities in Israel, on IDF. Several of them have visited soldiers who felt they had a The program is free. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7:15 – Jonathan Nizar Elkhouriy, campuses in Boston, Houston, duty to expose and counter Reservations are encouraged. p.m., at Rodfei Sholom, 3003 an Israeli -Lebanese Christian, College Station, Austin, Las the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, For more information please Sholom Dr. The event is open the Minorities Coordinator for Vegas, Chicago, Baltimore, Sanctions) movement and contact Rodfei Sholom at to the community. the NGO Reservists on Duty. Washington, D.C., Atlanta, new forms of anti-Semitism (210) 493-3557, ext. 212 or Representing minorities – Mohammad Kabiya, a Boca Raton and more. Often erupting on college campuses send an email to iparodfei@ voices from the Middle East: Muslim Israeli-Bedouin, a times the speakers encounter across America. gmail.com. – Lorena Katheeb, an Israeli former IDF soldier who works Druze woman, an activist in as strategic consultant for the the Druze community who did IDF specializing in Bedouin her national service for a year and foreign affairs.

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TASA 2018 KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION On Monday, June 4, 2018 the Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio Kindergarten class celebrated their graduation from Kindergarten with songs and poems that featured elements of what they learned this year in both General and Judaic studies.

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Israeli Military leader and distinguished speaker, Yaacov Amar Rothstein, will be visiting San Antonio October 8-10 on behalf of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and the Jewish Federa- tion of San Antonio (JFSA). He will be kicking off programming for PJ Library for older children (PJ Our Way for kids ages for 8-11), and meet- ing with the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation, and other groups, including the Chabad Sunshine Club. TASA CELEBRATES JEWISH NEW YEAR Dov Nimchinsky, Head of School at the Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of SA, blew the shofar daily for students during the month of Elul, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah.

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HANDMADE HIGH HOLIDAY GREETINGS Congregation Rodfei Sholom Talmud Torah Sunday school students created Rosh Hashanah cards to thank and wish a sweet new year to members of the military and their families. TASHLICH AT TEMPLE BETH-EL Even though it rained on Rosh Hashanah Day, Temple Beth-El found a way to participate in a Tashlich ritual.

TENTALKS: HIGH HOLIDAYS EDITION AGUDAS ACHIM ENDS THE The Chabad Center hosted a pre-High Holiday event called TENTalks: SUMMER WITH A SPLASH Jewish Ideas Worth Doing, attended by 150 people, featuring ten live TEDTalk-style powertalks by local Jewish community members, showcasing Congregation Agudas Achim held its annual important Jewish ideas that change attitudes and lives. Speakers included (L- End of Summer Splash Day for children of all R) Howie Nestel, Steve Kovner, Steven Rosenblatt, Bonnie Hartstein Shweiki, ages right before they went back to school. All Martha Serfaty, organizer Rabbi Levi Teldon, Adam Quigley, Tal Bendor, kids enjoyed water play and age appropriate Daniella Fisher, Elizabeth Glazier, and Ze’ev Bar-Yadin water slides for one last summer hurrah! (Pictures by Limelight San Antonio).

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ROSH HASHANAH AT AGUDAS ACHIM Congregation Agudas Achim brought in the New Year with a variety of pre-Rosh Hashanah programs including their special Selichot Service and program. The program included hearing from guest speaker Steven Cook, Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Students at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), brought in by AIPAC, followed by a meaningful musical Selichot service to allow congregants to get into the mood for the High Holidays, and ended with Agudas’ annual Tacos and Tequila.

ART, MUSIC AND READING PROGRAMS AT GAN GANI FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS The High Holidays springs to life for the students of Gan Gani Preschool through art, literacy and musical programs. For more information and to schedule a tour please call Rivkie Block at (210) 492-1085 or email director@ gangani.org.

MUSIC TO THE EARS OF L’CHAYIM SENIORS Congregation Rodfei Sholom’s L’Chayim club seniors were treated to a musical performance by Mark Greenwald at the September L’Chayim club lunch. For more information about senior programs at Congregation Rodfei Sholom, please call the synagogue office at (210) 859-0935.

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TASA’S JUDAICS DIRECTOR LECTURES AT SAINT MARY’S HALL Shmuel Bass Torah Academy of San Antonio Dean of Students and Director of Judaic Studies, Rabbi Yossi Marrus, addresses the students of Saint Mary’s Hall. His talk focused on teaching TEMPLE BETH-EL CHILDREN CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and High Holy Day Children’s Services at Temple Beth-El were lively and setting personal goals towards reaching one’s interactive for all participants. potential.

JCC AUTHOR & SPEAKER SERIES KICK OFF HEINTZ PRESCHOOL KICKS OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR The Barshop JCC kicked off their 2018-19 WITH RECORD-BREAKING ENROLLMENT NUMBERS Author & Speaker Series with Katherine Heintz Preschool of Congregation Agudas Achim kicked off its new school year Reynolds Lewis, author of The Good News with brand new excitement and learning. This year Heintz Preschool opened About Bad Behavior, Thursday, Sept. 6. with its largest student total in the school’s history. The series is made possible through the JCC’s membership to the Jewish Book Council. Learn more about the upcoming author events at www.jccsanantonio.org/ authorspeakerseries.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 15 IN THE COMMUNITY Happy Hadassah recognizes little known Birthday, LBJ Holocaust rescue efforts and B’nai B’rith pending Holocaust education bill San Antonio’s B’nai B’rith chapter will celebrate On Monday, Aug. 27 the Hadassah Education the organization’s 175th local Chapter of Hadassah Program Director Debbie anniversary on Sunday, Oct. hosted a reception and Linck, described the 14 at 10:30 a.m. in room 227 of tour of the Holocaust Never Again Education the Jewish Campus. Memorial Museum of San Act currently pending The community is invited to Antonio by Docent and in the U.S. House of join in the festivities that will Curator Marge Gregerman. Representatives. include light refreshments. Commemorating the 110th This act, advocated by There is no cost to attend. Birthday of President Hadassah & presented to Lyndon B. Johnson, legislators on Capitol Hill Gregerman spoke of his this past May, focuses on little known role as a young the importance of educating congressman, in rescuing America’s schoolchildren European Jewry from the about the Holocaust in an San Antonio Hadassah President Marion Bernstein gives a JNF Tree Holocaust. effort to prevent genocide Certificate to HMMSA Docent & Curator Marge Gregerman in appreciation Additionally, local from occurring. for sharing her knowledge of What The World Knew & What America Knew during the Holocaust.

Temple Chai Sisterhood and membership committees kick off Temple Chai, San Antonio’s small connecting with the 120 members to will host a special Shabbat in March, Reform congregation on the northwest ensure that, as the congregation grows, it and the congregation will welcome new Rabbi side, is beginning the new Jewish stays true to its mission. members each week. year with programs for membership Sisterhood sponsors monthly Shabbat For more information, visit http:// Samuel recruitment and engagement under celebrations after the Friday services and www.templechaisa.org or call (210) 340- the leadership of Sisterhood and the membership committee is sponsoring 2090. the membership committee. Jackie new post-service get-togethers to foster M. Stahl Blinderman and Susan Ghertner are friendship and conversation. Sisterhood Lecturer at Temple Beth-El

On November 7, Temple Beth-El’s Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl Lecturer, traditional Main Street Properties / 2x1 units (2 units) Reform Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, will speak on Davening With Jewish Journal - Sept. 2014 Miss Daisy. He’ll explore the roots of American Reform Judaism and how it has evolved over the past 130 years. Watch for more details in the LISTYOUR HOUSE November Jewish Journal. MAIN STREET PROPERTIES MICHAEL LITOFSKY • MELODY YANCELSON • MARTIN LITOFSKY

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JEWISH WAR Remembering deceased Jewish military veterans Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you to remember these Jewish military veterans whose Israel Bonds VETERANS yahrzeit (anniversary of thdividual’s death) occurs in the month of October and who are buried in a local CORNER cemetery. (If you know of a name that is missing please contact Herschel at 210-468-5598). to honor The next Post meeting Adelstein, William Fitell, Sam Landsman, Richard Rosson, Walter Antonoff, Morris Freeman. Allen Lang, Christopher Rowland, Kaveda Rivkie Block for the Jewish War Veterans Israel Bonds San Antonio Axelrod, Milton Friedberg, Samuel Lansberg, Harry Rubinsky, Harry of San Antonio will be on will honor Rivkie Block on Blum, Miriam Fries, Alvin Lauber, Irving Sandfield, Louis Sunday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. at the October 21st at the Barshop Levine, Saul Sapson, Samuel Jewish Campus. The morning Burleigh, Janet Ghetzler, Benjamin (KIA) JCC. Mrs. Block is the founder will include a light breakfast Bry, Charles Gitzes, Hyman Lewin, Richard Schreiber, Joseph and Director of the Gan Gani followed by the Post business Caminer, Ernest Goldenthal, Mitchel Lieberman, Edward Shaenfield, Bernard (1951) Preschool in meeting. Chafetz, Paul Gorelick, Michael Maley, Harry Sontag, Murray San Antonio, On Tuesday, Oct. 30, post Chandler, Charles Hernandez, Antonio Mann, Paul Spector, Nathan (KIA) which is members will be conducting Cohn, Morris Hornung, Herbert Melish, Jacob Speert, Victor currently in Bingo at the CTC Audie Crane, William Josephson, John Midanik, Isadore Steinberg, Fred its 30th year Murphy VA Hospital from 7 Dennis, Gerald Kandell, Harold, Nordhaus, Alexander Vizcarra, Santiago and educating p.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers are Edwin, Edward Kardon, Louis, Oppenheimer, Frank (KIA) Weiner, Leo a second needed. For more information, Eisenberg, Louis Kay, Frank Prescod, Morner Yudine, Solomon generation of preschoolers. email Irwin Barath at irv@ Escobedo, Victor Klein, Marcus Reich, Aaron Zimmerman, Raymond Rivkie came to San Antonio instant.net. Faranco, Albert Klein, Vernon Rigsby, Jimmy Zimmerman, Louis in 1985 with her husband Fisher, Kenneth Koplan, Morris Rosenberg, Donald Zwick, Earl Rabbi Chaim Block to establish the Chabad Center. She established the Women’s League of Chabad and has NCJW, Agudas Achim to host historian Bryan Stone been a valued mentor to many women in the community. The National Council of Jewish historical memoir, Civilization from the University of Texas Bonds Chairman Dr. Mike Women and Congregation Agudas Memories of Two at Austin. Ozer said “We are happy Achim are partnering for a program Generations: A Yiddish Stone’s information has been Rivkie Block accepted this featuring Dr. Bryan Stone, who will Life in Russia and Texas instrumental to NCJW’s research for well-deserved honor and are present From the Shtetl to San Antonio: (University of Alabama Impact: The San Antonio Jewish Oral looking forward to a great The Memoir of Alexander Z. Gurwitz Press, 2016) and the History Project, which will feature evening.” on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at author of The Chosen interviews with members of the Jewish The guest speaker for the Congregation Agudas Achim, 16550 Folks: Jews on the Frontiers of Texas community whose families made a evening will be Sgt. Benjamin Huebner Rd. (University of Texas Press, 2010), which significant impact on San Antonio. Anthony. Sgt. Anthony is the Stone is a professor of history at Del won the Southern Jewish Historical Alexander Gurwitz was a member of founder of Our Soldiers Speak. Mar College in Corpus Christi. He is Society Book Prize in 2011. He holds Agudas Achim. This non-for-profit NGO the editor of Alexander Z. Gurwitz’s a Ph.D. in American Studies and provides briefings and analysis on the realities and challenges faced by the Israel Defense Congregation Beth Am Welcomes You Forces in asymmetrical combat to our warm and friendly situations. High Holiday services He has lectured before Led by Marion Bernstein students at every Ivy League college and has been keynote speaker for Israel Bonds, CAMERA, CUFI, AIPAC, and numerous Jewish Federations. He is currently a Sergeant in the IDF Reserves. No tickets or reservations required The Emcee for the evening Congregation Beth Am is part of will be Israel Bonds Co-Chair the Reconstructionist Movement and past honoree Howie Nestel. All services held in the Fellowship Hall of the First Unitarian Universalist Church For more information or to at 7150 W. IH-10, San Antonio, TX, 78213 make a reservation, contact For more information, please call Steve Landis at (713) 360-3530 210-492-2173 or go to www.bethamsatx.org or steve.landis@israelbonds. com.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 17 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH & TEENS JCC Heintz Preschool hires new Assistant Director Heintz Preschool of Congregation and innovative ideas to our wonderful Preschool is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with welcomes Agudas Achim has hired a new school,” Shapiro said. extended hours offered from 7am to Assistant Director — Gavy Shapiro. Heintz Preschool’s tremendous 6pm. There is limited space available in Shapiro brings 10 years of experience growth necessitated the need to hire each classroom with some waiting lists new teen in Jewish Preschools in both an assistant director for the first time already forming in some age groups. Philadelphia and Arizona to the in the school’s history. The school has For a tour or to learn more coordinator position. more than quadrupled in size over information, contact Heintz Preschool “I am excited to be working at Heintz the last two years, opening five new Director Taryn Bretado at (210) 479- The Preschool and bring my skills and classrooms during that time. 0429 or by email at t.bretado@agudas- Barshop JCC experience to the table to create new The core school day at Heintz achim.org. has welcomed Elie Allen as the teen/ young adult services JCC Author & Speaker Series coordinator, where he serves as the San Antonio BBYO city and Jewish Federation of San Antonio director, oversees the Youth Lounge after-school program, and looks to engage teens and present young adults in a multitude of programs. A native of Dallas, Elie grew RANDI HUTTER EPSTEIN up going to the JCC and was an active member of BBYO. Thursday, November 1, 7pm | JCC He graduated with a master in the science of social work from AROUSED: The History of Hormones and the University of Texas in July, and holds a bachelors in social How They Control Just About Everything work from the University of Alabama. Elie has already Armed with a healthy dose of wit and begun working with the local curiosity, medical journalist Randi San Antonio BBYO chapters, Erich Weiss AZA (boys) and Hutter Epstein takes us on a journey Sababa BBG (girls), and is eager to provide them with through the unusual history of these guidance and support. From October 26-28, BBYO’s potent chemicals - from a basement Lonestar Region will hold ƒlled with 19th century jarred brains its MIT/AIT Convention at Camp Olympia in Trinity, TX. to a modern hormone clinic in The convention is for new LE PR IB OG SS R BBYO members from Austin, Los Angeles. E A C M C Houston, and San Antonio A to learn more about the organization and meet other Event: $10 | Event + Book: $30 Jewish teens. Recruitment is also under www.jccsanantonio.org/authorspeakerseries way for the 2019 JCC Maccabi Games® in Detroit, MI. Maccabi is open to Jewish teens ranging from ages 13 to 16. For more information live up® about BBYO or the 2019 JCC Maccabi Games®, contact Elie Allen, at (210) 302-6869 or [email protected].

18 OCTOBER 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH, TEENS & SENIORS SAJSS celebrates Golden anniversary with special event

Next month, San Antonio Jewish Senior Schechter, Reesa Pullen, Susan Susser, Shari Services (SAJSS) will celebrate 50 years of Pulman, Perry Wulfe, and others, as well as providing programs and services to seniors in former U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, our community, first through Golden Manor and whose father, former U.S. Congressman Henry now San Antonio Jewish Senior Services. B. Gonzalez, played a vital role in helping secure To commemorate this milestone, SAJSS will initial funding for the Golden Manor Jewish host a celebratory kosher luncheon event on Home for the Aged. November 7 at noon at Congregation Rodfei Proceeds from the luncheon will go toward Sholom, featuring American-Israeli comedian senior transportation which provides over 2,000 Joel Chasnoff. individual rides for Jewish seniors each year. TASA Bees & In addition, performer Mark Greenwald will SAJSS spends $60-$80 on average per roundtrip croon his favorite jazz songs, and there will be a ride, and the goal is to increase rides from 8 Honey Hands on video highlighting the stories of many who have to 10 per month. Transportation is still a vital been instrumental in the 50-year journey. need for seniors and is crucial in combatting Those featured include longtime Golden loneliness and isolation. Presentation Manor/SAJSS affiliate and current Board To purchase tickets, please visit sajss.com/50th President Suzanne Huber, volunteers Rivka or call (210) 616-4811. On August 29, two bee experts visited with Torah Academy of San Antonio (TASA) students for a pre-Rosh Hashanah program. During two separate presentations, Morah Wendy Brezek and Margaret Bass shared their expertise about bees and the bee industry with hands on activities. Students saw live bees in their comb, tried on beekeeper clothing, viewed pictures, diagrams and more. After the program students had the opportunity to taste different types of apples with a variety of honey samples. New Agudas Chai YAD program at Agudas MONTHLY L'CHAIM Achim open to all Monday, October 8 @ 7pm San Antonio teens

Registration is still open for Congregation Agudas Achim’s new teenage program Agudas Chai, which is open to all students in 8th through 12th grade throughout the Jewish community, including non-Agudas members. The program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 226 W BITTERS ROAD p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each Wednesday, students attend two classes of their choosing, with courses rotating every Join other young Jewish adults six weeks. Courses include Jewish Cooking, Krav Maga, learning with local Rabbis, and more. An optional dinner (20s, 30s, 40s) for our monthly L'Chaim! is available at 6 p.m. For enrollment or more information, contact Samantha RSVP BY FRIDAY 10/5 TO EVA LAPORTE Mazuz at [email protected] or (210) 479-0429. AT [email protected]

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 19 PERSPECTIVE ARTS & CULTURE At Issue: San Antonio Chamber Cage-Free Animal Crackers Music Society presents Brentano String Quartet In the 1930 comedy Animal Perspective: ethical line at the same time. Crackers, Groucho Marx, as We can admire the life of The San Antonio Chamber Sunset), P. 101, by Respighi Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding, STEVEN G. Sydney S. Stern, and we can Music Society will kick and Schoenberg’s String is a Gatling gun of clever KELLMAN deplore human injustices, all off its 76th season with a Quartet No. 2 in F-sharp quips. “One morning, I shot the while recognizing that performance featuring the minor. Il Tramonto is set to an elephant in my pajamas,” images that normalize human Brentano String Quartet in an Italian translation of The Groucho recalls. “How he got great grand-niece, complains exploitation of other species collaboration with soprano, Sunset, a romantic poem by in my pajamas, I don’t know.” that the new cage-free are dangerous. There might Dawn Upshaw. Percy Bysshe Shelley. An elephant – and a zebra, Animal Crackers box does not be a direct connection The concert will feature The concert will take place a lion, a giraffe, and a gorilla “a disservice to my uncle’s between the old box of Two Madrigals from Books on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3:15 p.m. – got into a box of cookies. art and legacy.” She aims to Animal Crackers and children V and VI by Gesualdo, at the Temple Beth-El (211 Though the confection is rescue Stern’s memory from who torture puppies or men arranged for string quartet Belknap Place). Tickets are popularly known as Animal obscurity by likening his who poach rhinos. But we by the Brentano, and Haydn’s $25 and can be purchased Crackers, the box is labeled accomplishments to those of have a lot to learn from the Quartet in C-Major, Op. 20, at the door or on the SA “Barnum’s Animals,” in celebrated artists whose works animals, not simply that, as No. 2; both of these pieces Chamber Music Society tribute to the Barnum & are found in museums, not in Groucho Marx pointed out: will be performed by the website at www.sacms.org. Bailey Circus. The traveling pantries. And she trivializes “A black cat crossing your Brentano Quartet alone. Students and active extravaganza that billed the symbolism of incarcerated path signifies that the animal For the last two pieces, military personnel admitted itself as “The Greatest Show animals, noting that merely is going somewhere.” the Quartet will be joined by free. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 21 ARTS & CULTURE JCC presents Keep the Change Congregation Rodfei

In an effort to continue reaching the assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the community through film, the Barshop JCC will vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions Sholom Movie Night present the film, Keep the Change, Sunday, Nov. are tested. Their budding relationship must 4 at 4:00 p.m. weather Sarah’s romantic past, David’s - October 7 An official selection of the ReelAbilities judgmental mother, and their own pre- Film Festival, the New York romantic comedy, conceptions of what love is supposed to look Congregation Rodfei Sholom’s monthly movie club directed by Rachel Israel, stars actors with like. will screen The Insult on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm. The autism and offers a refreshingly honest portrait Funded in part by the Joel Pullen President’s Insult depicts today’s Beirut, a civilian dispute blown out of a community seldom depicted on the big Fund, admission to the event is free; however, of proportion finds a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian screen. reservations are requested. To reserve tickets refugee, facing off in court. As the media circus surrounding When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated or view a trailer of the film, visit www. the case threatens a social explosion in divided Lebanon, Tony by a judge to attend a social program at the jccsanantonio.org/filmevents or call (210) 302- and Yasser reconsider their values and beliefs as revelations of Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one 6820. Recommended for ages 15 and up. trauma complicate their understanding of one another. thing: he doesn’t belong there. But when he’s The New York Times describes The Insult as a fascinating history lesson. It is also a reminder that resentment and hatred don’t necessarily recede when the fighting stops. People have long memories, and so do groups whose identities rest in part on seeing one another as enemies. The Vex presents Sylvia Movie night is only $5 per person, thanks to a generous grant from San Antonio Jewish Senior Services. To RSVP or for more information on future movie nights and other Sylvia, written by A.R. ultimately came around. programming, contact Rodfei Sholom at (210) 493-3557. Gurney, a prolific and Sylvia originally played frequently produced on Broadway in 2015. Hadassah / 2x1 units (2 units) playwright, opens at the Performances at The Vex are Jewish Journal - January 2015 Sheldon Vexler Theatre this October 20 through November month. Directed by John 11, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Who will say Kaddish? Stillwaggon, Sylvia, to put it Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and briefly, is a modern romantic Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets Hadassah will. comedy about a marriage and and more information is Every year. Forever. a dog. available online at www.vexler. For more information, visit More specifically, Greg org/sylvia or by calling The Vex www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, him fixing up their country and Kate have moved to Box Office at (210) 302-6835. call 877.212.3321 or home, and an ad about a dog Manhattan after twenty-two email [email protected]. years of child-raising in the was just what he needed. His suburbs. Greg brings home wife was none-too-pleased but a dog he found in the park - or that has found him. A street-smart mixture of Lab Temple Chai חי and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a rival for his affection and San Antonio’s Small Reform Congregation a major bone of contention A Member of the Union for Reform Judaism between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching Start Shabbat with a complications, Greg and Kate small group of friends. learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part Expires December 31. of their lives. Gurney once stated in an Every Friday at 6:45 PM. interview that his own dog inspired Sylvia. He and his wife weren’t seeing much of each other due to her job and www.templechaisa.org

22 OCTOBER 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD House legislation Pro-Israel activist Ari Fuld supports $38 billion stabbed to death outside West aid package for Israel Bank mall by Palestinian teen (JTA) – The U.S. House was introduced by two Florida of Representatives passed a representatives — Ted Deutch, JERUSALEM (JTA) — A measure that would codify a Democrat, and Ileana Ros- father of four who was an into law the $38 billion defense Lehtinen, a Republican. activist for Israel was stabbed aid package for Israel over 10 AIPAC said in a statement to death outside a shopping years that was negotiated in that the legislation “seeks mall near Efrat, the West the final days of the Obama to ensure that Israel has the Bank town where he lived. administration. means to defend itself, by itself, Ari Fuld, 45, a dual The U.S.-Israel Security against growing threats — most American-Israeli citizen, was Assistance Authorization Act significantly Iran’s presence on attacked late Sunday morning of 2018 approved September 12 its northern border.” on September 16 by a gives the defense package the The act also expands a Palestinian teen in the Etzion Israeli soldiers and medics at the scene of a stabbing attack by a imprimatur of Congress, which stockpile of weapons that the bloc. He chased after his Palestinian teen that killed an Israeli-America man outside an Efrat mall. would keep any future president United States keeps in Israel, attacker and shot him before from reneging. The $38 billion which may access the stockpile falling to the ground. Fuld worked for Standing His attacker was taken to deal negotiated in 2016 is the in wartime. It also enhances A civilian bystander also Together, a nongovernmental Hadassah Hospital Mount most generous ever to Israel. Israel’s qualitative military shot at the attacker, who was organization that provides Scopus in Jerusalem and was The Senate passed the act in edge and urges space research identified as Khalil Jabarin, support for Israeli soldiers. in moderate condition with early August. cooperation between Israel and 17, from a West Bank village He died at Shaare Zedek multiple gunshot wounds. In the House, the measure the United States. near Hebron. Medical Center in Jerusalem. Haaretz cited a source close to the Jabarin family as saying that the teen informed his parents that he planned

to carry out an attack at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron. The family told security forces about their TO 9:30AM son’s plan but could not find him near the tomb. Fuld was well known for his social media posts defending Israel and its military. He was scheduled to leave in the coming weeks on a speaking tour in the United States. In

NOVEMBER NRP addition, he reportedly was about to launch a new Israel advocacy website in English. U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman offered his condolences in a tweet. “America grieves as one of its citizens was brutally murdered by a Palestinian with the NRP Group terrorist,” he wrote. “Ari Fuld was a passionate defender of Israel & an American patriot. He represented the best of both countries & will be FOR MORE INFO & TO RSVP, CONTACT deeply missed. May his family be comforted & his memory EVA LAPORTE AT [email protected] be blessed.

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24 OCTOBER 2018 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD 55 House Republicans urge 34 Senate Democrats ask Trump to restore Trump to allow ‘Israel’ on aid to the Palestinians passports of Jerusalem-born WASHINGTON (JTA) — Two-thirds of Democrats in the Senate and a third of the entire body signed a letter to President Donald WASHINGTON (JTA) — of registration of birth, be de facto recognition of Trump urging him to reinstate assistance to the Palestinians, saying A letter from 55 U.S. House of certification of nationality, Israel’s claim to the city. the cuts risk exacerbating tensions in the region. Representatives Republicans or issuance of a passport of a The Supreme Court in 2015 “Eliminating funds for programs that provide clean water, food, to President Donald Trump United States citizen born in upheld the executive branch’s education, and medical services for Palestinians will exacerbate asks him to direct the State the city of Jerusalem,” said the right to maintain that policy, poverty, fuel extremism, further reduce the chance of a future Department to allow U.S. letter sent Sept. 17. although Congress in 2002 peace agreement and threaten Israel’s security,” said the letter sent citizens born in Jerusalem The letter was released to passed a law requiring the September 23 and signed by 34 senators who caucus with the to list Israel as their birth media by Rep. Lee Zeldin, State Department to allow Democrats. country on their passport. R-N.Y., who initiated it with listing “Israel.” Trump’s cuts, penalizing Palestinians for backing away from “Despite the progress in Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Trump in December efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, include $200 million moving the embassy, the R-Fla. recognized Jerusalem as in aid to the Palestinians and $300 million in contributions to State Department has not Previous administrations Israel’s capital and in May UNRWA, the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees and their yet fully implemented the have resisted allowing moved the U.S. embassy to descendants. administration’s policy of Jerusalem-born Americans the city. The letter noted that Congress authorized the assistance and that recognizing Jerusalem as to list “Israel” as their birth it does not go directly to the Palestinian Authority. Israel’s capital for purposes country, saying that it would “We are deeply concerned that your strategy of attempting to force the Palestinian Authority to the negotiating table by withholding humanitarian assistance from women and children is misguided and destined to backfire,” the letter said. “Your proposed cuts would undermine those who seek a peaceful resolution and strengthen the hands of Hamas and other extremists in the Gaza Strip, as the humanitarian crisis there worsens.” The letter was supported by J Street, the liberal Jewish Middle East policy group. “By exacerbating the humanitarian nightmare in Gaza, these cuts promote instability and increase the security threat to Israelis,” the group said in a statement. The letter was initiated by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and Chris Coons D-Del. Jewish signatories includeDr. Gary Feinstein, Gossen Sen. Bernie/ 2x2 Sanders,units (4 I-Vt., units) and Sen. Brian Schatz, Premier D-Hawaii.Jewish Journal - April16 Assisted Living & Memory Care Call today to ask about our summer savings and schedule your personal tour! Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio, P.A. 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 210.493.0103 San Antonio, TX 78229 210-615-8308 AdanteLife.com Fax: 210-615-8313 2739 Cembalo Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78230

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio OCTOBER 2018 25 U.S. & WORLD Polish town accused of turning Jewish cemetery into sports complex using government funding

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