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The Jewish Journalof san antonio CHESVAN-KISLEV, 5776 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio NOVEMBER 2015 Federation raises more than $156,000

ALL THAT JAZZ at Super Sunday Campaign event From Jazz in the Sukkah to story time with Super- TODA RABA! Thank you to the 100-plus man, find out what’s been happening in your Jewish community volunteers who collectively raised community. a record breaking $156,695 at Super Sunday on PAGE 20 October 11, representing a 32% increase over last year’s achievement. Super Sunday was truly a day of “Community,” where volunteers from all parts of the community came together to reach out to their fellow community members – to fulfill the mitzvah ofTikkun Olam (repairing the world). Super Sunday co-chairs, Greg Davis and Liz Rockstroh, and Aaron and Danielle Sarfati, welcomed HEART TO HEART volunteers and motivated callers throughout the day Join Federation Women with words of encouragement, updates and fun raffles. for an inspiring Mission to Israel in 2016. . Teens Maggie Davis, Dylan Beldon, Tori Shiver, Norman Davis and Anne Schnitzer See SUPER SUNDAY, page 22 PAGE 7 JCC Main Event set for Saturday, Nov. 21 Temple Beth-El The JCC’s annual fall organizations including the to install new fundraiser, The Main Event, Jewish Federation, Golden will take place Saturday, Manor, Jewish Family Assistant Rabbi Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the JCC. Service, Temple Beth El, Though Rabbi Marina Yergin This year, the JCC honors the Campus, PTA’s, CTRC, has already been serving as Karen and David Palans, and JCC Maccabi Games®, SAMMinistries, and many assistant rabbi at Temple Beth- Courtney and Steve Silver. the “Fore the Kids” Golf other worthwhile endeavors. El since the first of July, the These Fantastic Four tournament, The Main “Our primary goal for congregation will officially MARCH OF honorees have been Event, strategic planning the Main Event each year celebrate her arrival with an THE LIVING is “fun.” said JCC CEO installation service on Friday Join the San Antonio indispensable to the JCC’s and many more. As couples success for nearly 2 decades. and individually, they’ve Saul Levenshus. The JCC December 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. delegation of teens for in the Wulfe Sanctuary. a life changing experi- They have played lead volunteered their time and Board of Directors, under ence. roles in major initiatives expertise to both Jewish Rabbi Julie Schwartz, an PAGE 28 and events including the and wider San Antonio See MAIN EVENT, page 33 See YERGIN, page 33

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: NOVEMBER 2015 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK November 1 Bad Jews, The Campus, • Chai Lights: Temple Beth- 2:30 p.m. CANDLE LIGHTING IN LOVING El Sisterhood Hanukkah Friday, Nov 6 Light Candles at: 5:26 P.M. Show, 9 a.m. November 10 MEMORY • Shabbat, Nov 7 Shabbat Ends: 6:20 P.M. • The Vex Theater Presents, Congregation Agudas Ana Beniflah Bad Jews, The Campus, Achim, Sisterhood Book Review, 10 a.m. Friday, Nov 13 Light Candles at: 5:22 P.M. 2:30 p.m. Shabbat, Nov 14 Shabbat Ends: 6:16 P.M. Henry Donzis • AIPAC San Antonio Annual November 11 Event, La Cantera Hill • Veterans Day Friday, Nov 20 Light Candles at: 5:19 P.M. Jane Kallison Dreyfus Country Resort, 6 p.m. Shabbat, Nov 21 Shabbat Ends: 6:14 P.M. November 12 Heather MacDonald November 3 • Agudas Achim, Simcha Friday, Nov 27 Light Candles at: 5:17 P.M. • Author Diana Bletter at Social Club with Speaker Shabbat, Nov 28 Shabbat Ends: 6:13 P.M. Dr. Edward Rosenthal Beldon Library, 2:30 p.m. - Varda Ratner, 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. • NCJW Pink Carpet, The Friday, Dec 4 Light Candles at: 5:17 P.M. • Board Meeting, Temple Chalet on Broadway, 6 p.m. Shabbat, Dec 5 Shabbat Ends: 6:13 P.M. Beth-El, 7 p.m. • TBE30s40s, 7 p.m. • First Friday Shabbat & • The Vex Theater Presents, November 4 November 16 • JCC Fall J-Camp, The Dinner, Temple Beth-El, Bad Jews, The Campus, • JCC Community Dinner, • Agudas Sisterhood Event Campus, (23-25) 5:30 p.m. The Campus, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ith Speaker Dr. Jerry November 26 December 5 • JCC Board Meeting, The November 13 Winakur, 10:30 a.m. • Thanksgiving Day • JCC Kids Night Out, 6 p.m. Campus, 7:30 p.m. • Temple Beth-El Retreat for • March of Living Info December 1 • Starz Presents Thoroughly • Book Club at Congregation Grades 2-5, Greene Family Meeting 7:30 p.m. • JCC: Hands on Chanukah, Modern Millie, 7 p.m. Rodfei Sholom, 7:30 p.m. Camp, 10 a.m. November 17 The Campus, 3:30 p.m. • December 6 November 5 Sisterhood Veterans Day • JFSA Board Meeting, The • Temple Beth-El Board • Agudas Achim Hands on • The Vex Theater Presents, Shabbat, Congregation Campus 7 p.m. Meeting, 7 p.m. Hanukkah, Vineyard-Whole Bad Jews, The Campus, Agudas Achim 6:15p.m. • Foods, 12 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner, November 21 December 2 Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Family Shabbat, Temple • JCC Board Meeting, The • Sisterhood Program, November 6 Beth-El 9 a.m. Campus, 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth-El, 12 p.m. November 14 • First Friday Family Shabbat • Barshop JCC Main Event, Starz Presents Thorouhly • Young Couples Club of & Dinner, Temple Beth-El, 7 p.m. December 3 Modern Millie, 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Agudas: Get-Together at Bar • Shower the Community, 4 p.m. Louis, 7 p.m. November 22 JFSA Women’s Philanthropy November 7 • The Vex Theater Presents, • Jewish War Veterans Event, The Campus, 7 p.m. December 7 • The Texas Kosher BBQ Bad Jews, The Campus, Meeting & Speaker Event, • TBE30s40s, 7 p.m. • Hanukkah Day 1 Championship Pre-Party at 8 p.m. The Campus, 9:30 a.m. • Torah Academy of San Agudas Achim 8 p.m. • Sunday Funday, December 4 Antonio Hanukkah Party, November 15 • • The Vex Theater Presents, Congregation Rodfei Sholom, Temple Beth-El, Class Rodfei Sholom, 6 p.m. • PJ Thankful, “Thanksgiving th th Bad Jews, The Campus, 12 p.m. Retreat (4 -6 ) 8 p.m. Program”, Adante Senior Living, 3 p.m. November 8 • Israel Bonds San Antonio • 3rd Annual Texas Kosher Annual Reception, 7 p.m. BBQ Championship, Agudas • Scholastic Book Fair, Achim, 10 a.m. Agudas Achim, (15-20) • The Vex Theater Presents,

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Last month we Letter from label us as the “good guy” Those first lines of Torah Our amazing celebrated Simchat Torah, our CEO or the “bad guy.” The remind us that as old San Antonio Jewish and with it concluded the Jewish Federation’s role is as the story is, it is new High Holy Day season. A RONIT to embrace and strengthen every year. We read community came SHERWIN few days later, we began the entire Jewish the Torah over and over together and raised the annual cycle of Torah community. We do not again, the words never a record $156,695 on readings with Bereishit… about stories and movies, represent specific Jewish change, but we hear it Super Sunday! “In the beginning…” “Is there a bad guy in interests; we represent differently each time. We read the same it?” As children, we what is best for the entire Our ancient texts and Thank you to our words each year, but tend to view stories with Jewish community, and traditions are studied and Co-Chairs, Greg Davis understand them in new such contrast – there is on that there is not always observed, pored over and ways because we change a good guy and a bad unanimity of opinion. dissected, and interpreted & Liz Rockstroh and with every new year, and guy. As we mature, we Our Federation asks in countless ways within Aaron & Danielle our world changes with understand that stories a lot from us, and we our community. No Sarfati and to all the us. are more complex and from it. Sometimes the matter how or why you We study the Torah with nuanced. There is not answers are disappointing, struggle or connect (or callers and donors. different perspectives at always a clear “bad guy” sometimes the labor both) with the words Visit us at www. various points in our lives. or a “good guy.” Most of is discouraging, but it and commentaries, your jfsatx.org to We also find ourselves the world is more nuanced is always worthwhile. Federation is here to donate and make a looking for alternative than fiction allows. It’s challenging and foster those connections lessons depending on our The work of the Jewish complicated and, like the and help us all continue difference today! life circumstances. For Federation is similarly Torah, eternally being re- the sacred work of We are STRONGER instance, my son always complex, although some examined. Creation. asks the same questions would prefer simply to “In the beginning.” TOGETHER!

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 5 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK The Tribe rings in the New Year The Jewish Federation of San Antonio and its auxiliary organization for young adults, the Tribe, held their 5th annual Jewish New Year “Appletini” party on September 26. The Tribe, our Jewish community’s social organization for 20s and 30s held this year’s event at the home of Elisa and Lance Reinsmith. Sixty young adults dined on vegetarian and fish delicacies created (l to r) Lauren Abraham, Tribe Chair Nicole Porterfield, Chef Dave Gilbert, Shannon Dufresne, Elisa and Lance Reinsmith (hosts of the evening) and by James Beard nominee Young Adult Division Chair Kelly Klein celebrate The Tribe’s Appletini event. Chef Dave Gilbert. The event included a signature Federation’s work, and let apple alcoholic beverage the community know of the and a presentation of Israeli plans to incorporate all of the appetizers such as hummus Young Adult programming with feta and dolmas, into a Young Adult Division. making for a unique and This event clearly brought special gathering for the our community together and Jewish New Year of 5776. kicked off the Jewish New The event was topped off by Year in a sweet way. three signature homemade For more details about Jewish ice cream flavors: upcoming Tribe events Manischewitz wine, coconut and to learn more about macaroon, and horseradish. the Jewish Federation’s Tribe Chair, Nicole programming for 20s and Porterfield and Young Adult 30s, go to The Tribe on Coordinator, Kelly Klein Facebook, or contact Young both addressed the crowd, Adult Division Director told the history of the Tribe, Samantha Mazuz the importance of our Jewish at [email protected].

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6 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Unity or Pluralism? Should we as a Jewish becomes a necessity. To can speak together though Respectful dialogue can CRC people be prioritizing unity embrace pluralism means to they approach from very prevent extremism from Commentary or pluralism? That was the recognize our differences. different angles. The book pulling our community JCPA has pioneered the is a dialogue between apart. question put forth by Dov JUDY Waxman at the opening of LACKRITZ ability to move forward Sam Harris, an atheist and Working to the same end the JCPA (Jewish Council with pluralism by creating Maajid Nawaz, a Muslim is another way to learn to for Public Affairs) annual the Civility Institute, and former radical who co- embrace pluralism. At this conference in Washington feels less threatened, then led by Rabbi Melissa founded Quilliam, a think year’s JCPA conference, D.C. last month. Waxman the need for recognizing our Weintraub. The JCPA tank on religious freedom, Dr. David Luchins, a is a Political Science, pluralism would gain more Civility Institute has set extremism and citizenship. professor at Touro College, International Affairs and importance. the pace with workshops to Steven Pinker, a Harvard a national vice President Israel Studies professor at The Jewish Council teach the skills of listening, professor who authored the of the Orthodox Union, Northeastern University. for Public Affairs by its exchanging ideas, and Better Angel of our Natures and a national officer of He stated that individual nature has long cherished learning to understand other has described their dialogue JCPA, was honored for perspectives on the question and encouraged unity. views. The purpose of the as “honest and intellectual.” his personal commitment of unity versus pluralism The JCPA is composed program is not to stifle the Engaging in respectful to Tikkun Olam. In his would depend on the of representatives of free expression of ideas, but dialogue is a vehicle to eloquent acceptance speech respondent’s perception community relations to protect it. The goal is to appreciate our differences. he noted that social justice of the current safety of the councils and national allow exchange of ideas by It is a way to “hold to is an area in which Jews Jewish community. Jewish organizations recognizing the dignity in the center” as expressed can come together with the If the Jewish community from around the United others. by Rabbi Doug Kahn, same goals. Pluralism can is threatened, then unity States. With such a A new book, Islam and long-time Community be achieved with a shared would be more important. variety of representation, the Future of Tolerance, Relations Director in the vision. IfVictor’s the Jewish Jaguar community / 2x3 units embracing(6 units) pluralism illustrates how two people San Francisco Bay Area. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Women’s Philanthropy Heart to Heart Mission to Israel Leave your high heels that will “feed your soul and fashion and booming hi tech at home and join women engage your mind.” businesses and meet artists from across North America This 5 day trip scheduled and entrepreneurs living and and Israel for an Israeli for February 7-11, 2016 is thriving in one of the world’s experience like no other. The jam packed with exclusive most exhilarating cities. And Heart to Heart Mission of the opportunities including a you’ll partake in discussions Jewish Federation Women’s home visit and lunch with with women holding the Philanthropy is offering an the US Ambassador. You’ll highest positions in Israeli extraordinary experience explore modern Tel Aviv’s art, society. Plus there is plenty of opportunity to tour and explore Jerusalem for those visiting All Creatures Great & Small Israel for the first time. Veterinary Hospital “Heart to Heart was truly Dr. Annette Davis, DVM a life changing experience, “ Hours: says Lauren Stanley, active SM w Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturday 8AM-2PM Repairs for all years and models community member and Located At: w Upgrades of components for modern New Client; Free Exam Federation board member. 11015 Belair Drive For more details and the technology/performance San Antonio, TX 78213 In the month of November we Located @ the intersection of invite any new clients to bring full itinerary, visit jfsatx.org w Extended Warranty Services for most providers Lockhill Selma & NW Military in their pet for a FREE initial or call Julie Schack, Director exam. Please tell us you saw of Women’s Philanthropy at our ad in this journal. Now Accepting See website for details. (210) 302-6965 or schackj@ 413 West Olmos Dr. San Antonio, Texas New Clients 210-349-3969 jfsatx.org. (210) 737-1778 [email protected] Call for an Appointment Today www.AllCreaturesGreatAndSmallVH.com

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 7 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Shower Our Community Speaker Event at Holocaust Memorial with LOVE Event Museum of Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy will these needy families at the event, there host an evening of tzedakah, collaboration will be a hands-on art project designed and inspiration as we ‘shower’ those who by local artists, Aliza Cantu and Wendy San Antonio – Nov. 10 need our help here in San Antonio and in Bolerjack. Margaret Paxson, Senior Israel on Thursday, December 3 at 7pm at Proceeds from the art project will Associate at the Kennan the Campus in the Holzman Auditorium. benefit the Women’s Empowerment Institute of the Woodrow This intergenerational evening is open Program in Israel, which provides job and Wilson International Center to all women---daughters, grandmothers, skill training for women living in poverty. for Scholars, and Visiting moms and friends. Women are “it’s the season for giving, “ says Leslie Scholar at the Institute for encouraged to visit jfsatx.org/Shower to Tramer, one of the co-chairs for the event. European, Russian, and choose an item from the Target registry “Hannukah begins just a few days after Eurasian Studies at George to bring to the event. These items are the event.” Washington University resistance efforts in the small from the wish lists of the adopted yet The hope is that women of all ages will be a guest speaker at village of Le Chambon-sur- anonymous local families who are will be inspired to come together as a the Holocaust Memorial Lignon, France. Ruled by experiencing hardship and could greatly community to do some good here at home Museum of San Antonio, the Vichy government at the benefit from our support. and abroad. Which is exactly the mission located on the Jewish time, the villagers managed In addition to organizing the baskets for of Federation. Campus on November 10 at 6 p.m. Paxson will be to rescue thousands of Jews, speaking about the effect particularly children, over of the rescue effort of Le the course of four years. Chambon-sur-Lignon had on Dr. Paxson is assessing the CRC Israel Task Force meets subsequent generations. social repercussions of active To RVSP, please contact resistance and how these with local Presbyterian officials Juana Rubalcava at events are memorialized [email protected] or to by the participants and the Federation’s Community (210) 302-6812. community. Relations Council Executive Paxson received a Ph.D. The event is co-sponsored Director Judy Lackritz, and an M.Sc. in anthropology by the Holocaust Memorial Dr. Mike Stern and Rabbi from the University of Museum of San Antonio Samuel Stahl, representing Montreal and a B.A. in and UTSA Honor’s College the CRC Israel Task Force, anthropology at McGill and History Department in met with more than 20 University. For her Research memory of Kristallnacht local Presbyterian ministers Fellowship of the Miles (night of Broken Glass) and Rev. Mike Cole on Lerman Center for the during Nazi era Germany. September 17. They discussed current Study of Jewish Resistance, This program is made Presbyterian-Jewish Dr. Paxson is conducting possible by the Campus relations and expressed research for her project, Outreach Lecture Program of grave concern over Remembering the Good: the United States Holocuast the 2014 vote by the (left to right) Dr. Mike Stern, (Chair, CRC Israel Task Force), Rev. Legacies of Rescue and Memorial Museum’s Jack, General Assembly of the Ruben Armendariz (Acting Head of Staff and Associate Executive Resistance in Le Chambon- Joseph and Morton Mandel Presbyterian Church- Presbyter, Mission Presbytery of the San Antonio region), Rabbi sur-Lignon. Center for Advanced USA, to divest from three Samuel Stahl (Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth-El), and Rev. Mike Cole During her tenure at Holocaust Studies, supported American companies that do (General Presbyter of the New Covenant Presbytery of Houston), the the Center, Dr. Paxson is by the Leonard and Sophie business in the West Bank. featured speaker. researching the rescue and Davis Fund. Israel delegation from partnership region traveling to San Antonio The Young Adult Division of the men, Elichai and Drew from Israel, San Antonio Jewish community For more information about our Western Galilee Partnership2gether two women, Barbie and Petra from during Hanukkah. They will attend Western Galilee Partnership or Organization in Israel is sending a Budapest, and one chaperone, Heidi various Hanukkah events and these young adults who will visit mission of 10 young adults to Texas from the Western Galilee Israel meetings around the city, including in December please contact Lauren in December. office. the Catholic-Jewish Luncheon Abraham, Partnership Coordinator San Antonio will welcome five of The group will arrive on downtown at the San Fernando at [email protected] or at (210) these young adults, including two December 7 and be involved in the Center on December 10. 302-6960.

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PJ Library celebrated Sukkot with story time PJ Library celebrates

Wonder Woman poses with PJ Little Ladies Arielle, Carlie, and Maisie. Sukkot and Super Sunday Chabad Center for Life and Learning and PJ Library teamed up to get ready for Sukkot with lots of creativity! With the theme of “building,” the children spent time building with blocks and legos, and building their own edible Sukkot out of graham crackers and real fruit, and finally using small green strawberry baskets to build their own Sukkot to take home. Morah Rivkie Block and Chaya Block Weingarten shared two PJ Library books with our children, including It’s Sukkah Time and Bubbie Isabella’s Sukkot Cake. Morah Chaya Weingarten engaged the children in songs and got them on their feet, dancing around enthusiastically with scarves and musical Morah Rivkie Block and the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and instruments. Learning hosted PJ Library Builds A Sukkah and treated PJ Library children to snack bags during story time. Morah Chaya Weingarten relayed, “It was such a pleasure to sing with this great group Superman poses with Jonathan Neuman at of children from all over our community! PJ Celebrates Super Sunday. Young PJ Library They were all so excited for the holiday of reader decorates a Sukkot and I loved watching them get up on own homes. This followed with Super Man, cape after Superman’s their dancing feet with so much ruach (spirit). himself, reading the book “Sammy Spider’s Story time! Sukkot is the holiday of joy, and I could First Mitzvah” and it taught us about Bikkur certainly see it on their faces!” Holim, helping the sick as he read about a boy The Jewish Federation of San Antonio and named Moti who brought chicken soup to his PJ Library also hosted “Be A Super Hero” on neighbor in the story. This day proved to be Super Sunday. With a special visit from the a SUPER Success, as the PJ Library children Superman and Wonder Woman of the San decorated their own capes that were cut out Antonio Justice League, the PJ Library children of real t-shirts, so they can continue to be a were able to learn more about the idea of Super Hero in their own daily lives. PJ Library being a “hero” and helping the world. Wonder Committee member, Micah Davies reflected on Woman read the children the PJ Library book the day, “It was so wonderful to see the kids so entitled Tikkun Olam Ted which told about a excited to meet and talk to the real Superman! young boy’s every day actions that help the Their eyes got so big. They learned so many world (including recycling and helping feed his values and I hope they will remember all of the animals). The Justice League heros discussed important lessons that he and Wonder Woman ideas about how we can each be heros in our had to say.” THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 9 YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK Spotlight on: Jonas Berkowitch

Jonas Berkowitch is a busy 1. What brought you to 3. What volunteer activities do senior at Churchill High School. In San Antonio? you find the most rewarding his spare time he plays basketball, I was born in upstate NY, and I and why? is a scorekeeper at the JCC, and moved to SA when I was six. We I really enjoy working at Food works at Bigz Burger Joint. He moved for my dad to take a job here, Kitchens and Food Banks... I is involved in B’nai B’rith Youth and my memories of growing up are have experienced and witnessed Organization as the beau of Sababa all from San Antonio. the poverty in certain areas. I am BBG (girls chapter) and as the past directly impacting the people that President and Vice President of 2. What is your strongest are on the streets and are really Erich Weiss AZA (boys chapter). Jewish memory? hungry. It’s a rewarding feeling. Jonas has been accepted to Three years ago at a BBYO When I am helping in one of those the University of Houston as a retreat called Brotherhood weekend pantries I realize my work could be hospitality management major, and at Leaky, Texas, all of the boys came the difference in someone eating 4. Please share your favorite he is looking forward to beginning together and did the prayers on and not eating. That’s a big deal. Jewish holiday. Why? college next year, but before that Friday night and we were all together In my future career plans I would My favorite holiday is Yom he has stopped to tell us more all weekend long. It was cool being like to be involved in the hospitality Kippur because I get a lot out of the about himself as this month’s with only the guys in BBYO. We industry and in helping people. The fasting and I can think and reflect on Spotlight. were able to connect with Judaism volunteering has helped me get a Pho VN Bistro (Vietnamese Noodle House) and have a good time doing it. glimpse of the industry. See SPOTLIGHT, page 11 - Boba tea – traditional menu – vegetarian 10003 NW Military HWY 210-994-9638 Mon-Sat 11-9PM (Closed Sun) Federation welcomes new Pho VN Bistro 10% off with this coupon (Vietnamese Noodle House) Young Leadership Director • Boba tea • Traditional Menu • Vegetarian Samantha Mazuz has joined the Jewish Israel, and 10003 NW Military Hwy. 210-994-9638 Federation of San Antonio as the new getting married Young Leadership Director and Marketing there, too, Mon - Sat: 11 - 9PM (Closed Sunday) Manager. Mazuz moved to San Antonio she returned from New Jersey with her husband, Idan, to the United a year and a half ago. Mazuz most recently States with 10% OFF WITH THIS COUPON served as Hillel Director and as a member her husband, of the camp administrative team for the to make a Barshop Jewish Community Center. difference in During that time, Mazuz attended the Hillel her Jewish International Conference in Orlando and Community and pass on her love for her was chosen to travel to Israel on a first homeland. Mazuz taught Hebrew school ever Hillel International Directors trip with and Sunday Judaica class to 5th graders, 9th 30 other Hillel Directors from around the grade Hebrew High School, worked as an world. adjunct professor at the Richard Stockton Mazuz’s relationship with Israel started College of New Jersey in the Jewish more than 5 years ago when she was Studies Department, and was involved in finishing up her final semester in the fall Young Leadership throughout the Jewish at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Community in New Jersey as well. New Jersey. She was graduating early Mazuz has also led and organized many and planning to move on into the working Birthright Israel trips and has spoken at the world, however this plan changed when annual Birthright Gala in New York City in she received a phone call from Birthright the spring of 2013, before moving to Texas. Israel to go on a trip that January. She Mazuz and her husband are the proud new decided to put her career plans on hold and parents of Eitan. quickly packed her bags for a life changing “We look forward to her enthusiasm as she experience, to a place that shortly after shares her experiences and love for Judaism, became her home. Israel, and our people with our community After living in Israel for two years, through planning events and programs for participating on a Masa Internship program, young adults,” said Susan Kariv, Chief followed by an NYU Masters program in Development Officer.

10 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL YOUR FEDERATION DOLLARS AT WORK

(l to r) Eva Zelig, producer and director of the Film with Paul Montalvo, Artistic Director of the COSA (the Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio) and Eva Balcazar, who grew up in Ecuador.

Roger Adler (right) points out a family photo in the Holocaust Memorial to his cousin, Eva Zelig. An Unknown Country: The Jewish Exiles of Ecuador The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio hosted a showing of An Unknown Country on September 17 at the Jewish Campus. The film is the story of European Jews who fled the Nazi terror during WWII and (l to r) Anna Rado, Rose Williams and Suzanne Jalnos, all HolocaustBarry Efron, Survivors Attourney who live /in 2x2 San unitsAntonio. (4 units) found refuge in a land very new for them. Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1

improve. the synagogues and I SPOTLIGHT continued from page 10 It’s an important holiday hope we can grown and and one that is meaningful. be stronger and stop that in the past year. I think about the future. what I have done that I have 5. Name a hope or When I was applying to liked and just the opposite. aspiration you have for colleges, I wrote about these It’s a nice time to take to the San Antonio Jewish incidents that happened in myself and to really relax. community? the synagogues, as they It seems like without the Over the the past 13 or 14 meant a lot to me. food and with the quiet and years we have really grown. My last hope is for the with the dark mood, it has I hope this continues. I have youth programs to keep helped me find my Jewish seen San Antonio continue going and improving. BBYO identity. to change for the better and I has been so important in my Yom Kippur is really the want it to keep happening. life, and the more Jewish only time I get to personally I want us to combat teens can be involved reflect on my actions and to the anti-Semitism that is through youth groups, the thank God for the actions in the area. In my life I more it will help them. It has I have done that are good have never seen anything really helped me a lot. and for the ones that I could like what happened to

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 11 HANUKKAH Hanukkah 2015 begins in the evening of Sunday, December 6 and ends in the evening of Monday, December 14 Leading Jewish spokesperson at the Vatican to speak at Hanukkah celebration On Thursday, Dec. 10, at 11:30 Antonio and San Fernando Cathedral The Most Rev. Gustavo García- Providence High School and the a.m., members of the San Antonio- are the co-sponsors. Siller, M.Sp.S , Archbishop of kindling of Hanukkah lights by area Roman Catholic and Jewish This year the group will highlight San Antonio, will be the presiding clergy and lay leaders of the Jewish communities will gather for an the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, host for this unique interfaith and Catholic communities. interfaith Hanukkah celebration. the Vatican II document, which observance this year. The Very Rev. Reservations are required by The event will be held at San revolutionized Catholic-Jewish Tony Vilano, JCL, Rector of San December 4 to attend this program, Fernando Cathedral Hall, 231 West relations. Presenter will be Rabbi Fernando Cathedral, and Rabbi which includes a catered lunch, Commerce. Jack Bemporad, the founder and Samuel M. Stahl, Rabbi Emeritus at $30.00 per person. Table This marks the 14th year that San director of the non-profit Center for of Temple Beth-El, will lead the sponsorships are also available for Antonio-area Catholics and Jews Interreligious Understanding. He is proceedings. $350. For further information, call have jointly celebrated Hanukkah. widely acknowledged as the leading Included in the program will San Fernando Cathedral, (210) The Jewish Federation of San Jewish spokesperson at the Vatican. be a presentation by the choir of 227-1297. 18th Annual Chanukah on the River – December 13 The eighteenth annual Moshav, a Chanukah on the River Los-Angeles- festival will take place based on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the American/ Maverick Plaza in La Villita Israeli rock band, will be and at the Arneson River the headline Theater. The highly acclaimed Chanukah Wonderland segment of Chanukah on the River will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in Maverick Plaza in La Villita, right above the Arneson lighting ceremony, Moshav Jewish Federation of San River Theater. Chanukah Band of Los Angeles, Antonio. Wonderland, a project of California will perform live Concession stands by Chabad’s Youth Zone, will in concert. Aroma Grill will be open feature a host of hands-on Chanukah on the River is for snacks and light dinner. Chanukah activities and coordinated by the Chabad Guests are advised to attractions for children of Center for Jewish Life & allow sufficient time for all ages. Activities include Learning in cooperation parking. Cost of Chanukah Meet Judah the Maccabee, with local synagogues Wonderland is $6 per child Chanukah cookie making, and organization, and is (adults free) and includes granite Menorah making sponsored by the City of all activities. Chanukah and other Chanukah arts and San Antonio Department Boat Parade is $5 per crafts, Chanukah Tot Corner, The Chanukah River Boat Parade will begin at 3 p.m. for Culture & Creative person. Show and concert a Dreidel-shaped moon Development, International are free to the public. For bounce, laser tag, games, departing from the Arneson Community leaders and Bank of Commerce, more information and an raffles and more. River Theater followed by dignitaries from throughout H.E.B, Holzman Family online discount, visit www. The Chanukah River Boat the Menorah Lighting, which the city will participate. Foundation, SWBC and The ChanukahOnTheRiver.com. Parade will begin at 3 p.m. will take place at 4:15 p.m. Following the Menorah

12 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL HANUKKAH JCC celebrates Chanukah early Hanukkah with The JCC will hold its Hands on Chanukah event on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 3-6 p.m. The event will feature crafts, story time, latkes, and a menorah lighting at 5:15 p.m. The gathering will offer families a chance to make Chanukah cards, play games, and make decorations in Agudas Achim order to prepare for the beginning of Chanukah the following week. The event is free and open to the community; no RSVP is needed. Congregation Agudas play Hanukkah games, For more information, please contact Rachel Rustin, JCC Director of Jewish Journeys, at Achim will host an array of create Hanukkah crafts, [email protected] or (210) 302-6969. Hanukkah programs starting enjoy music, and more. December 3: Congregation Agudas Achim has been selected Hanukkah as one of 20 institutions Chanukah Night Storytime Barnes to receive a prestigious grant from the “Big Tent & Noble La Cantera Judaism” Organization to at the Spurs – Dec. 3 host this free program in Join Rabbi Abraham for San Antonio on Sunday, The Jewish community is invited to Hanukkah story time, color Dec. 6 from noon until celebrate the second annual Chanukah at the Hanukkah Sesame color 2 p.m. Spurs together at the AT&T Center, as the sheets, eat Hanukkah San Antonio Spurs take on the Utah Jazz. gelt, and more at a free Lots of Latkes A limited number of Spurs tickets at a event Thursday, Dec. 3 at discounted rate will be available for the Dinner link: www.SpursChanukah.com. 4:30 p.m. Stick around and December 14 game (7:30 p.m. tipoff). Tickets Celebrate Hanukkah with Chanukah at the Spurs is being coordinated Join Rabbi and his family will include a seat in a designated section fried chicken, potato latkes, by the Chabad Center for Jewish life for a no-host dinner at and a commemorative Chanukah at the Spurs plus some healthy options & Learning in conjunction with local Grimaldi’s Pizza. 2015 t-shirt designed for this occasion. synagogues and Jewish organizations. too! Celebrate with music A special pre-game menorah lighting and For more information, please call Chabad by Joe Bucanan, enjoy the program is being planned. at (210) 764-0300 or visit www.ChabadSA. Hands On lighting of the Agudas Tickets may be purchased by visiting this com/SpursNight. Hanukkah Program Hannukiah with glow sticks for children, and more. at the Vineyard Concert sponsored by Camp Whole Foods – Young Judaea. Dinner and JFS Annual Latke Party, December 20 Dec. 6 concert $10/Adult Member- Jewish Family Service’s 20 at the home of Alice and and of course, delicious Outside of Whole Foods $15/Adult non-member; $5/ Annual Latke Party will Ron Perloff. homemade latkes prepared (Blanco and 1604). Meet all children ages 6-11; under take place on Sunday, Dec. The Latke Party will by guest chefs.” “David the Dreydel,” 5 are free. begin at 4 p.m. Cost per For reservations, call with eat latkes and treats, person is $36 and proceeds your credit card information of the event will help JFS to (210) 302-6921, make continue their work in the an online payment at www. San Antonio community. jfs-sa.org or send a check Organizers say, for $36 per person, payable Hanukkah Sunday “Attendees will enjoy to Jewish Family Service, mouth watering delights, to “JFS Latke Party”, 12500 schmoozing with familiar NW Military Hwy, Suite Funday at Rodfei faces, making new friends 250, San Antonio, TX 78231. All things Hanukkah busy, adults are invited to will be the theme for the participate in a Hanukkah upcoming Sunday Funday Workshop at 10:30 a.m. to Jewelry designs to benefit Israel at Congregation Rodfei learn the laws and customs Sholom. The event on of the Festival of Lights. Sharon Levy, Israeli of the San Antonio Jewish Sunday, Nov. 22 from 10 For more information and jewelry designer, will Community. A percent of a.m. – 12 noon will include to RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. be back in San Antonio her sales at the Campus will brunch, arts & crafts, 17, contact the synagogue in November prior to benefit Israel programming. Sesame Street Hanukkah office at (210) 493-3557 Hanukkah. Between For more information DVD, baking, and more. or by e-mail to rodfeisa@ November 29 and December contact Judy Lackritz at While the children are gmail.com. 9, she will be at the Campus [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 13 IN THE COMMUNITY Rodfei Sholom Shabbat Temple Beth-El dinner to honor veterans plans trip to Israel Rabbi Mara Nathan and in a seminar on Arab-Jewish Congegration Rodfei services. Veterans will also miraculous victory of the her family will be leading coexistence. Additionally the Sholom will host a special be honored the following day small Jewish army over the a mission to Israel from group will take a Jeep tour up Shabbat dinner on Friday, at Shabbat services where mighty Syrian-Greek empire. December 18-28, 2016. the Golan Heights, explore Nov. 13, in recognition of they will be given an aliyah The message of Chanukah The trip is open to people the Jerusalem Archaeological Veteran’s Day, honoring all and called to the Torah. is the eternal power of light of all ages and includes a Park, go for a camel ride in those who have served, or The purpose of the dinner over darkness, good over combination of site seeing, the Judean desert, experience are presently serving, in the is also to welcome the month evil. social justice activities, Shabbat in Jerusalem and armed forces. of Kislev. Kislev is best For more information and cultural experiences and of much, much more. For a full A traditional, home- known for the holiday of to RSVP by Monday, Nov. course delicious Israeli food itinerary visit www.beth-elsa. cooked meal will be Hanukkah, which begins 9, contact the synagogue and opportunities to support org. enjoyed immediately on the 25th of Kislev. office at (210) 493-3557 or the Israeli economy. An informational meeting following Kabbalat Shabbat It commemorates the [email protected]. Highlights include a will be held at Temple Beth- hands-on experience with a El on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from volunteer organization that 6:15 - 7 p.m. Please contact provides food for the needy Iris Berman Smith at iris@ 18th Annual Games by collecting excess produce beth-elsa.org for more Agudas Achim Sisterhood will host their You bring your own group and game,” from farms and participation information. 18th annual Games Day on Tuesday, Dec. 15 explains event chair, Linda Aboloff. The from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Gurinsky cost of the event is $12 which includes Family Social Hall. The day of fun, friends lunch and snacks. Reservations are a must NCJW hosts and food is open to both men and women. to accommodate everyone. For more Organizers say door prizes and a raffle add to information and reservations contact Linda excitement. Aboloff at (210) 479-3612 or Babs Schnitzer Pink Carpet Event “We provide the tables, chairs and food. at (210) 764-1714. NCJW invites current while sipping champagne, and prospective members shopping and enjoying a to their pink carpet event sample massage. Make- on Thursday, Nov. 12 from up artists are available for 6-8 p.m. at Chalet, 5926 mini makeovers. For more Temple Chai launches Broadway. information, contact Cathy Guests can enjoy a fun Pottorf at catpot52@gmail. 10,000 hours of service night out with friends com. Temple Chai, a a member of the Temple more than words and welcoming, progressive Chai board, is working with music.” congregation in Northwest a group of volunteers to Temple Chai’s inaugural San Antonio launched a engage the congregation in adult b’nai mitzvah year-long social action service opportunities around class will also adopt its initiative over the High Holy the city. The first and on- own community service Days. With a goal of 10,000 going project is with the San mitzvah project. For hours of community service Antonio Food Bank, and more information, visit for the year, Rabbi David new projects will begin each Johnwww.templechaisa.org/ Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) Komerofsky encouraged month. Jewishsocialaction Journal .- December 2014 the membership “to ensure “Judaism’s prophetic that our congregation does mission is central to our not just stand on its corner congregation’s progressive John S. Troy LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT in a new home, but stands values,” said Rabbi for something in the wider Komerofsky. “We believe MEMBER A.S.L.A. community.” Deb Field, that our service must be 222-1355 www.johnstroylandarch.com

14 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Hadassah gets the massage Rabbi Marvin The San Antonio Chapter give useful tips on how to contact Kathy O’Neill at of Hadassah will have a take care of oneself through (210) 823-8603 no later Tokayer to headline “hands-on” application massage. Those attending than Monday, Nov. 9. of massage therapy at its are encouraged to bring their There will be no cover meeting on Wednesday, favorite lotion; unscented charge. Light refreshments Shabbaton at Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Diana lotion will be available. will be served, and a Grippi, a registered massage The meeting will be at the door prize of a 30-minute Chabad in December therapist, will demonstrate home of Eileen Jalnos. For massage courtesy of Diana hand and arm massage and reservations and directions, Grippi will be awarded. The community is invited for a Shabbat weekend with Rabbi Marvin Tokayer on the weekend of Dec. 4-5 JEWISH WAR VETERANS CORNER at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, Congressman Julian Castro 14535 Blanco Rd. will discuss veteran affairs at Tuesday, Dec. 29 On Friday, Dec. 4 the November 22 breakfast from 7 to 8 p.m. services will begin at meeting of the Jewish War Post members to conduct 5:15 p.m. followed by a Veterans Post 753. The Bingo for patients at CTC, Shabbat dinner and lecture meeting will begin at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments. at 6:15 p.m. Rabbi Tokayer in the Holzman Auditorium To volunteer, contact Ken will speak on the topic at the Jewish Campus. The Ashworth at (210) 647- of Pepper, Silk & Ivory: Rabbi Marvin Tokayer congressman’s remarks will 0330. Amazing Jews of China, be followed by a business Japan & India. A children’s years as the rabbi for the meeting for post members. patients and staff on duty. To January 22 to 24 2016 program during the lecture Jewish Community of There will be no charge for volunteer, call Ken Ashworth Post to host Winter will be provided. Cost for Japan. He wrote 20 books the event, but reservations at (210) 647-0330. meeting of the Department Friday night dinner is $20 in Japanese, including are required. RSVP to Irwin of Texas, Arkansas, adults, $12 children under several bestsellers; Barath, (210) 341-4502. Sunday, Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m. Louisiana, Oklahoma 12. discovered literally the Post meeting and election (TALO) of the Jewish War Saturday, Dec. 5 morning last of the Chinese Jews; Upcoming Events: of officers to be held at Veterans of the U.S.A. services will begin at 9:30 located a long-lost Jewish Friday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m. the Jewish Campus-Room Activities include Friday a.m., Torah reading at cemetery in Nagasaki; Post members to walk 277 beginning at 9:30 a.m. night services at Ft Sam 10:30 a.m. followed by a and contributed to the the wards at Audie Murphy Light breakfast, followed Houston, Saturday Shabbat Kiddush luncheon at 12:15 Encyclopedia Judaica. VA Hospital distributing ice by business meeting and services at Congregation p.m. During lunch Rabbi His investigation took him cream and cookies to the election of officers for 2016. Agudas Achim, Saturday Tokayer will address the throughout Asia, to Israel afternoon get together at topic The Heroic Escape To and Washington D.C. as he Ft. Sam Houston, Saturday China & Japan During the searched for documents and night banquet at The Barn Holocaust. The luncheon tracked down the people, Door, Sunday business and address is free and open both Jewish and Japanese, meeting at the JCC. For to the entire community. who had taken part in the further information After his ordination as rescue of Jews from the contact Jeff Hoffman, a rabbi, Marvin Tokayer Holocaust. (210) 492-4980 or Irwin served as United States Air After his time in Japan, Barath, (210) 341-4502. Force Chaplain in Japan. he founded and led the Upon discharge he returned Cherry Lane Minyan shul to Tokyo to serve for eight in Great Neck, New York. Sunday at Silo He and his wife are the Present this Special Invitation to Receive A parents of four children and COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE grandparents of fifteen. This weekend is Buy one entrée and receive the second, of equal or lesser value, sponsored by Stephen complimentary. Parties of 10 or less. Sunday evenings 5-9pm Reservation required. Dine-in only. Excludes Prix Fixe. & Elaine Cohen. For Must present this offer at time of service. more information and visit siloelevatedcuisine.com reservations, please call (210) 764-0300. 1133 Austin Hwy - 824.8686 / 434 N. Loop 1604 West - 483.8989

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 15 IN THE COMMUNITY Temple Beth-El Past Chabad’s Women’s President Levy to serve as Rosh Chodesh National URJ Treasurer Celebration Temple Beth-El’s past Rosen of Scardsdale, The Women’s League of D’var Torah presented by president, Harry Levy, will New York. She will also Chabad’s Rosh Chodesh Rivkie Block. This month’s be elected as Treasurer of participate in a panel Celebration for the month D’var Torah is entitled the URJ National Board entitled, Pulling Back the of Kislev will take place on Kislev, The Third Month: during the 73rd URL Biennial Worship Curtain: Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The Power of Harmony. Biennial Convention to be Creative ideas to use in your at the home of Lizette Feld. For more information held in Orlando, Florida home Synagogue. Chabad’s monthly Rosh about the Women’s League from November 4-8. The The URJ Biennial Chodesh Celebrations of Chabad and the Rosh Convention will bring convention is a multi- provide an opportunity for Chodesh Celebrations, together more than 5000 sensory five-day feast of women from throughout please call Rivkie Block Reform Jews from around the Jewish culture, learning and our community to socialize, at (210) 492-1085 or world. Temple Beth-El will community building. enjoy a home-cooked email her at RivkiBlock@ take an official delegation of There are countless Chicagodinner and Bagel be inspired & Deli by / 2x1.5a ChabadSA.com. units (3 units) 15 people, including members Harry Levy workshops, learning Jewish Journal - Mar 2012 of its Board of Trustees, opportunities and engaging Sisterhood, clergy, staff and Assembly, which is held speakers. Worship is varied, congregants. in tandem with the URJ creative and engaging- In addition to his Biennial Convention, from Shabbat services with leadership in San Antonio, Temple Beth-El’s WRJ seating for 5000, to smaller Chicago Bagel & Deli Levy has been a leader Sisterhood chapter will venues throughout the in the Reform Movement receive a membership award convention. for many years serving certificate and a silver Or The convention allows We have in a variety of capacities Ami Award in recognition San Antonio’s delegation Hebrew National including the chairmanship of the recent impressive to hear new music, gain of the North American increase in its sisterhood exposure to a wide range Salami, Corned Beef, Pastrami Camp Committee and membership. of Jewish talent and return as a member of the URJ Additionally, Rabbi Mara home with ideas, stories, Oversight Committee. Nathan will be leading a pictures and inspiration that Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 During the Women of Thursday morning worship will benefit the entire San Monday-Friday 6am - 3pm • Saturday 7am -3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm Reform Judaism’s 50th service with Cantor Chanin Antonio Jewish community. Bulter / 2x2 units (4 units) Jewish Journal - August 2011 Temple Chai offers new Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. opportunity for interfaith couples Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC n A Blessing to Each balancing the values and are encouraged to join n Other, a conversation for practices of Judaism within the conversation, bring Taxes interfaith couples, will be a multi-faith home with an questions and ideas, and hosted by Temple Chai at its open exploration of how meet others with shared n Small Business new home, 2121 Lockhill- to have these sometimes concerns. A Blessing to Each Consulting Selma (at the corner of difficult discussions. Other is free and open to NW Military Highway) on Temple Chai is warm, the community. For more Personal Financial Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. welcoming, and progressive, information or to RSVP, call Planning Facilitated by Rabbi David and embraces a diversity (210) 340-2090 or visit www. Komerofsky, the discussion of Jewish expressions. templechaisa.org/blessing. is for families interested in Explorers and questioners 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 [email protected]

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A night on the town Would you like to visit Israel Looking for something fun to do with 19 at 7 p.m. this coming summer with your peers? For more information on this no- -Young Couples Club of Agudas host dinner, contact Mickey Gross at the LGBTQ community? (YCCA) will meet for cocktails and [email protected], Marilynn Berkowitz dinner at Club Louis at La Cantera on at [email protected] or Marilyn Please join our neighbors from the Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. RSVP to Karren at [email protected]. Jewish Community Center of Austin on (210) 479-0307 or rsvp@agudas-achim. Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services org for this no-host evening. is offering rides to those in need of Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Rosella -Moonlight Supper Club (60+) transportation. Please call Lety at Coffee (203 East Jones Ave.) to learn will meet at the Black Eyed Pea on (210) 302-6946 to make transportation about an incredible travel opportunity to Fredericksburg Road on Thursday, Nov. arrangements. Israel overlapping with Pride in Tel Aviv, May 28 - June 9, 2016. Adult Learning with Rachel Stern Create memories to last a lifetime on a Jewish Education Consultant drinking, sex and other ‘sinful’ 12-day trip to Israel, custom-designed Rachel Stern is offering a topics for members and friends of the LGBTQ series of adult learning sessions March 27: Yetzer ha ra/ focused on how Jewish ethics yetzer ha tov: What Judaism communities from around North America. can guide family life. The teaches about knowing right The itinerary will be packed with activities, classes will take place on select from wrong Sunday mornings from 9:30 April 3: Chochma, binah, offering opportunities for engagement a.m. – 11 a.m. at Temple Beth- da’at: understanding the stages & connection, exploration & history, El. Topics include: of moral development in Jewish community, fun and so much more! November 1: Modern tradition Ethics in Jewish Law: A look at May 1: ‘What would you For additional information about Responsa Literature do?: Judaism edition…explore December 13: The Ethical real life ethical dilemmas from a the trip: www.jcca.org/lgbtqisrael Implications for How and What Jewish perspective We Eat For more information or to RSVP to [email protected] February 7: ‘Take a walk on RSVP, email Sara Planto at or (512) 735-8030. the wild side?’…What Judaism [email protected]. says about: Tattoos, gambling,

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SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION AT TEMPLE BETH-EL

Young children entering religious school celebrate Torah during Temple Beth-El’s Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Service.

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RODFEI Janice SHOLOM Fagen helps READIES the children FOR SUKKOT make their edible Congregation sukkahs to Rodfei Sholom take home prepared for Sukkot during their monthly Sunday Funday on September 27.

BETH-EL HOSTS DELI DAY FOR DELI MAN Temple Beth-El’s Shabbat Lunch Havurah on October 3 included a Deli Lunch and viewing of the movie, Deli Man. The catered lunch included deli meats, various breads, homemade potato salad, and homemade New York style cheesecake

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SUPER SUNDAY Agencies were represented, continued from page 1 and medical professionals came out and worked as “We enjoyed seeing such a team. Super Heroes a diverse group of Jews Superman and Wonder come together for one cause Woman came out to motivate – supporting other Jews,” callers as well as read stories said the Sarfatis. “We are to our youngest community grateful to both those who members at a special PJ made the calls and those who Library Super Hero event. answered.” Susan Kariv, Chief “Super Sunday is the Development Officer said, perfect example of the “It was incredibly heart- greater San Antonio warming to see so many community coming working together to help our together,” said Davis and fellow Jews. Callers included Rockstroh. “This year over veteran community members PJ Library children with Wonder Woman and Superman 100 volunteers, along with as well as individuals who the amazing Federation staff, moved to San Antonio contributed their time and as recently as one week energy in making the day ago. Community members successful. schmoozing AND working, “This participation, and making new friends while our community’s willingness making a difference -- what to answer the call and give, could be better! The Jewish helped raise over $156K, Neshama (soul) is a special dollars that will go to assist thing!” so many! What a fantastic IF you missed the chance illustration of a community to donate at Super Sunday, working to be Stronger it is not too late. Make a Together-we thank all who gift that makes a difference gave their time and generous by donating online at www. gifts.” jfsatx.org, or call the Jewish The Holzman Auditorium Federation of San Antonio at was filled with lots of (210) 302-6960. positive energy, children making Thank You calls, STRONGER TOGETHER… while the teens and adults We are JEWISH were making solicitation SAN ANTONIO! 5th graders (l to r) Samantha Fein, Anna Chester calls. Synagogues and and Samantha Fogel making thank you calls Richard Planto, Board Chair, JFSA

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(l to r) Liz Glazier, Marc Schnall, Kevin Epstein, Lauren Abraham, and Mike Ozer STRIKE A POSE Agudas Achim Sisterhood’s New Member Luncheon and Fashion Show was a model event. The ladies welcomed their 2015 new members with a stylish program worthy of Milan.

PANEL DISCUSSES HATE George Gibson, Chair- Elect of the Anti-

(l to r) Marion Bernstein, Board Chair, Jewish Family Service (JFS), and Defamation League, M.H. Levine, Executive Director, JFS Southwest Division, and Michael Ariens, law professor at St. Mary’s University, led a panel discussion on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes during Temple Beth-El’s Social Advocacy Potluck Shabbat Dinner on October 9.

HANDS-ON LEARNING IN THE SUKKAH (l to r) Akiva Pametero, Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Rabbi Chaim Block Students from the first grade class of Judaics After School (JAS) Program at the JCC enjoyed an afternoon learning in the sukkah. Judy Palans mans the phones

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SUSHI & SAKI IN THE SUKKAH Agudas Achim’s Young Couples Club gathered for Sushi & Saki in the Sukkah. The next event is November 14. For details see page 18.

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SUSHI IN THE SUKKAH The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning hosted its Annual Sushi in the Sukkah on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

At left: Rabbi Yossi Marrus and David Reitblatt

SUKKOT WITH Below: PIZZA FUN Courtney Silver and Wendy Glick Heintz Preschool of Congregation Agudas Achim hosted its 13th annual Pizza in the Hut on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Families enjoyed music from DJ Magic Mike, great pizza and more in addition to exciting Sukkot activities, which included shaking the Lulav and Etrog with Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton (pictured with Heintz preschooler).

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BLOCK AND DREEBEN SCHOOL CELEBRATES SUKKOT WITH GOOD DEEDS

SUKKOT WITH CHABAD TEENS More than 20 CTeens (members of Chabad’s youth group) enjoyed a Sukkah Hop during Sukkot. The spirited event featured a Havdallah Kumzits with Rabbi Yossi Marrus along with pizza and snacks and During Sukkot, families at the JCC Block and visits to three area Sukkot. CTeens affords teens the opportunity to Dreeben School for Young Children decorated connect with fellow Jewish teens, learn a bout themselves, go on trips, a “Mitzvah Sukkah” with paper fruits and attend local, regional, and international Shabbatons, study, participate vegetables to represent the good deeds performed in mitvzah projects, all within a Jewish context and setting. For more by their children. Families acknowledged mitzvot information call (210) 764-0300 or visit www.chabadsa.com/teens. their child performed, wrote them down on the cut-out fruits or vegetables and taped quarters to the back of each. At the end of Sukkot, the money collected was donated to the Children’s Shelter: two mitzvot in one. The flu is going viral. FALL FUN AT THE JCC We can help.

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TASHLICH TOGETHER More than 100 people, led by Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg, attended Rodfei Sholom’s Tashlich by the San Antonio River, on September 20.

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28 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: TEENS & THANKSGIVING Interested in March of the Living? NCJW’s Thank A An informational meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. November 16 for students with Senior Thanksgiving their parents interested in learning more about March of the Living, a two week trip for Jewish teenagers to Poland and Israel in Program returns memory of the Holocaust. Juniors and seniors Members of the San celebratory dinner. in High School are eligible. The 2016 trip will Antonio Jewish community Tax deductible donations be the first two weeks of May. are invited to help San may be mailed to Marilynn On Holocaust Remembrance Day, which Antonio seniors in need Berkowitz, and must be will be May 4, students will march together enjoy a meaningful received by November 18. down the same path leading from Auschwitz to Thanksgiving meal. The For mailing instructions, Birkenau, the largest concentration camp built annual Thank A Senior [email protected]. by the Nazis in World War II. program is currently Thank A Senior is In Israel students will have the opportunity accepting donations of $25 sponsored by the National to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence and up, which will provide Council of Jewish Women’s Day, and to visit various important sites a complete Thanksgiving Social Action Program in including Yad Vashem, the world’s living dinner for seniors who collaboration with Jewish memorial to the Holocaust. might not otherwise have a Family Services The meeting will be held in the home of Allan and Susan Noorily. Reservations are required by contacting Juana Rubalcava at [email protected], 210-302-6812 or Judy Lackritz at [email protected] or 210-302- Rodfei to giveback on 6962. Thanksgiving Day Agudas Achim introduces new On Thanksgiving, Rodfei “Over the years we Sholom will be preparing have had an amazing and serving meals to San relationship with the Post Confirmation class Antonio’s first responders. local police and fire “These people give and departments and because Inda Posner Religious now with a brand new bi- on the first Sunday of sacrifice so much for the of some recent unfortunate School at Congregation monthly Post Confirmation each month to work on greater community every incidents, that relationship Agudas Achim is class. Israel Advocacy with day all year,” said Rabbi has become much stronger. continuing educating its This class, for 11th and Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham in Avraham Scheinberg. “For It is time for us to be membersEl Jarro throughde Arturo 12th / grade 2x2 units12th (4 graders units) will meet preparation for college and them to be working and able to give back.” Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 meet on the third Sunday away from their families on Anyone interested in of each month with Youth Thanksgiving makes it that helping prepare and serve Director Eric Steitz to work much harder for them. We the meals should contact the on a Social Action Project want them to know that we synagogue office at (210) together in the San Antonio are thinking of them and 493-3557 or by e-mail to community we are thankful for them. [email protected].

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 29 IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS L’Chayim Club speaker discusses living “Back in the U.S.S.R.”

The L’Chayim Club Faina Gofman (r) of Congregation Rodfei will speak about Sholom will host an Jewish life in the informative program with former U.S.S.R. Faina Gofman during their at the upcoming monthly program gathering L’Chayim Club on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from gathering. 11:30 – 1 p.m. Faina Gofman, a longtime congregant of Rodfei The Sunshine Club for seniors hosts monthly events Sholom, will speak about her life in the former Soviet Union. Born in Kishinev, she will share facts about 35 year career with the thanks to a generous grant Upcoming growing up during the war company since she and her from Golden Manor and time and will describe Jewish family first immigrated to co-sponsorship of Rodfei life in the U.S.S.R. following San Antonio from Russia in Sholom. Everyone else Sunshine Club the war. 1979. is also invited to attend at Mrs. Gofman holds The event will include a $5 per person. For more a Masters Degree in home-cooked meal and the information and to RSVP by luncheons Chemistry and only recently opportunity to socialize with Friday, Nov.13, contact the The Sunshine Club, a monthly social for seniors, is will retired from Cleaning friends in the community. synagogue office at (210) host a pre-Thanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Ideas Corporation (Davis All seniors are invited 493-3557 or by e-mail to and a pre-Chanukah luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 1, both Manufacturing) after a to attend at no charge [email protected]. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, 14535 Blanco Rd. The Sunshine Club is sponsored by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning and Golden Manor GMJSS provides assistance with Jewish Senior Services. All Sunshine Club events are complimentary. Transportation to and from is Medicare Open Enrollment also available upon request at no cost by calling Lety Vargas at (210) 302-6946. For more information please Seniors needing assistance and impartial counseling. Achim on November 19, call Chabad at (210) 764-0300, email Rochel@ChabadSA. with Medicare open This one time a year between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. com or visit www.ChabadSA.com/SunshineClub. enrollment can get free opportunity to make changes and Temple Beth El on help from Certified Benefits to original Medicare, December 2 from 9 a.m.- 4 Is the number of friends your son can invite to Counselors with AACOG’s Medicare Advantage plan, p.m. in the Block Conference his Bar Mitzvah directly proportional to the number Bexar Area Agency on Aging or Part D prescription drug Room-B. thanks to an arrangement plans, Medicare’s annual Call the Alamo Service of people you can squeeze into your living room? with Golden Manor Jewish enrollment period, is October Connection’s Health Senior Services. Counselors 15 – December 7, 2015. Information Counseling and If only they’d rent at the Campus. Then I could invite Jimmy, and Tara, and Corey, are available to explain Reservations are not Advocacy Program (HICAP) and Shelby, and Martha, and Jason, and options for prescription required, but appointments at (210) 477- 3275 for help Mark, and Karen, and Noah, and... drug plans, health plans and canHadassah be scheduled / 2x1 for units events (2 units)or more information. supplements through free atJewish Congregation Journal Agudas - January 2015

Who will say Kaddish? Visit us online! Hadassah will. www.jfsatx.org Every year. Forever. For more information, visit WE RENT! For more information, www.jfsatx.org www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, call Mike Gri n at 210-302-6801 call 877.212.3321 or www.jfsatx.org email [email protected]. or Carisa Heiss at 210-302-6866. You can also visit www.thecampustx.org.

30 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL Brainstorming a Bat or Bar Mitzvah? There’s a room for that! The Campus has a variety of rooms available for rent which are perfect for events large and small. For more information, visit www.thecampustx.org or call Mike Gri n, 210-302-6801 or Carisa Heiss, 210-302-6866. IN THE COMMUNITY: SENIORS Taking control of your healthcare Varda Ratner from The Patient which will be distributed and notifying the provider if you those 65 years of age and over; and Institute will show seniors how to during the presentation, shows can’t or won’t. $5 for anyone under 65. use the workbook, Taking Control how to take control of your RSVP is required for catering Simcha Social Club is a joint of Your Healthcare: A Guide for healthcare by preparing for purposes by Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 5 program of Congregation Agudas Seniors, at an upcoming Simcha appointments, bringing questions to p.m. by calling (210) 479-0307 or Achim and Golden Manor Jewish Social Club on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the appointments and then writing emailing [email protected]. Senior Services. For transportation 5 p.m. down the provider’s answers, and All Simcha Social Club events needs, contact Lety at (210) 302- The large-print workbook, following provider’s instructions & activities are complimentary for 6946.

SENIORS AT GOLDEN ESTATES ENJOY A SUKKOT LUNCHEON In celebration of Sukkot this year, residents at Golden Estates enjoyed a lunch together with family and friends. After the meal, Daniel Klein (pictured below right) sounded the shofar and explained some history and answered questions about the instrument. GMJSS also provided a lulav and etrog (pictured at right) that everyone had the opportunity to JCC seniors create art celebrating Sukkot wave after the blessing was said. JCC seniors celebrate high holidays as Dough / 1x2 units (2 units) artists and chefs Jewish Journal - each person’s favorite January 2010 - v.1 Members of the Barshop JCC’s senior adult program holiday foods, participants are always ready to celebrate followed a recipe to Jewish holidays in new and make dates stuffed with interactive ways. Crafting honey, goat cheese, and Michon & Craig / 2x2 units (4 units) Culture and Senior Chefs pomegranates. Both of these Jewish Journal - Sept 2015 are two classes at the classes allowed both Jewish JCC that feature seasonal and non-Jewish seniors opportunities for senior to actively participate in adults to connect with Jewish celebrating this special time life. of year. Setting the standard for the most discriminating of tastes At the most recent Crafting Hanukah provides another Domestic & European Furnishings Culture, seniors created chance to celebrate with the Professional Staff of Designers paintings using water colors return of Senior Chefs on and kosher salt that featured Dec. 3 and Crafting Culture seasonal holiday foods such on Dec. 8, both from 10- STOREWIDE as apples and pomegranates. 11 a.m. in the JCC Senior Two days later, seniors made Center. Classes are $5, JCC the transition from painting members are free. To enroll Store hours Monday SALEthru Friday 10-6 Closed Saturday & Sunday to tasting during Senior or for more information, 13405 N.W. Military Hwy. 3.5 miles North of Loop 410 Chefs. contact the Senior Center at San Antonio, TX 78231 3 miles South of Loop 1605 While reminiscing about (210) 302-6860. Ph: (210)493-3322 Fax:(210) 493-1172 On N.W. Military Hwy.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 31 IN THE COMMUNITY: COLLEGE & YOUTH Hillel kicks off new school year Chabad on Campus

Hillel San Antonio’s new semester is off to an active Road Trip Nov. 13-15 and engaging beginning. The student leadership Chabad on Campus will If you know a Jewish has been tabling on the be taking a group of Jewish Student in San Antonio different campuses, hosted Students from San Antonio who would like to get several successful events, to College station to spend involved, feel free to and engaged dozens of new a Shabbat weekend at the connect them to Rabbi Ari students. The Back to School Chabad Center for Jewish or Chaya Weingarten at BBQ, Rosh Hashanah Life at Texas A&M with (210) 391-3621, RabbiAri@ Dinner, Break the Fast, Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi ChabadonCampussa.com or and Students in the Sukkah Lazarow and fellow Jewish www.chabadoncampussa. are a few examples of the students. com. offerings. Hillel’s programs have been well attended, with as many as 35 students sharing in Jewish life on JCC offers fall camp campus at once. said Hillel professional For more information and “We want to meet every Alan Yancelson. “Our to let Hillel San Antonio The JCC will offer field trip. They will also Jewish student on campus programs are a way to know about not-yet- a 3-day Fall Camp for discover new ways to in San Antonio and help meet people, and our work connected students, contact children in kindergarten celebrate the Thanksgiving connect their passions to happens one person at-a- Alan at ayancelson@hillelsa. through fifth grade holiday. Look for the their Jewish identities,” time.” org. November 23 - 25. registration form online at The word cornucopia www.jccsanantonio.org/ comes from the Latin camp or in person at the COC student, word meaning “horn of JCC. Daniel plenty,” and the JCC youth In addition, the JCC Barshop, leads the 2nd department will offer plenty Youth Lounge will be open annual Sushi of activities and explorations special hours Monday, Nov. in the Sukkah to keep child busy. Campers 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 for workshop for will enjoy arts and crafts, JCC members in sixth grade Chabad on gym, playground, sports, and up. Call (210) 302-6859 Campus drama, games, and a special for more details or visit. . Camp Gan Israel Chabad on Campus to offer Winter builds sukkah at UTSA Break Camp This fall Chabad on Students enjoying Chabad is now accepting “We look at this time as Campus arranged for the the Sukkah on registration for Camp Gan an opportunity for kids to first ever sukkah at the campus Israel Winter Camp for connect with Jewish friends UTSA campus. Throughout children ages 5-12. The in a fun and educational Sukkot students enjoyed camp will be held daily way, almost like a shot in complimentary kosher lunch from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the arm of Jewish pride”, in the Sukkah daily while the second week of winter said Rochel Teldon, the being able to meet with break, from Monday, Dec. camp’s director. fellow Jewish Students in the 28 through Friday, Jan. 1. For more information and Sukkah at all hours. Late stay is available. to register, call the Chabad The University expressed Winter camp will include office at (210) 764-0300 or great appreciation for the arts and crafts, Jewish Fun email rochel@ChabadSA. cultural diversity brought Throughout Sukkot Sukkot dinner under the Time, edible creations, a hot com. to campus by Chabad on Students participated in stars and Sushi in the Sukkah cocoa club and more. Campus. an array of events such as Workshop. 32 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY: FROM THE COVER YOUTH MAIN EVENT will feature music and Prime Steakhouse. All food continued from page 1 dancing by local favorites, served at the Main Event is The Merchants of Jazz under Kosher supervision. Heintz after hours the leadership of event co- and Barshop Ollervidez Sponsorship opportunities chairs, Ellen Ollervidez and Entertainment, as well as begin at $150, and tickets, Heintz Preschool has introduced new after school Mary Weiner, look forward casino gaming, a silent just $50 per person, are programs, allowing students to stay past the regular to bringing the community auction featuring a new available online at www. hours and participate in new extracurricular activities. together once again for both a Kendra Scott jewelry pull, jccsanantonio.org/mainevent, Programs include Soccer Shots, Tumblebus gymnastics, celebration and to pay tribute and a diverse menu of at any JCC Courtesy Desk, and Kid Tech computers. For more information, contact to this year’s honorees. culinary specialties provided or by calling (210) 302- Celina Geideshman at (210) 479-0429 or c.geideshman@ All proceeds benefit youth by a variety of San Antonio’s 6820. For more information agudas-achim.org. and senior services, financial preferred food purveyors, and updates on participating assistance for families and including Groomer’s Seafood, restaurants or the on-line individuals in need and future Smoke “The Restaurant,” auction, visit the JCC online, projects at the JCC through H-E-B Alon Market, Irene’s or call Carisa Heiss at (210) the Walter and Reba Viner Kosher Catering, and more 302-6866. Chabad Hebrew Charitable Fund. with the martini bar once School incorporates This year’s Main Event again hosted by Myron’s from the congregation. learn and engage with our YERGIN continued from page 1 “When interviewing for the congregation and all of our new GROW position this past spring, she staff has been a blessing.” adjunct associate professor told the search committee that In addition to participating of Human Relations and she wanted to be a rabbi since in bimah duties on Shabbat curriculum supervisor of the Clinical she was twelve years old. and Holidays, and sharing CKids’ new GROW intelligence through a Pastoral Education program It is clear that she has been in life-cycle responsibilities, project, launched this series of lessons that at the Hebrew Union College- preparing for her rabbinate Rabbi Yergin is continuing to fall at Chabad Hebrew draw on the latest child- Jewish Institute of Religion in since then. Rabbi Yergin’s build a solid young leaders School, is designed to development research Cincinnati, will share in the passion and commitment as community at Temple Beth- meet the needs of today’s fused with the timeless service and present a lunch well as her self-confidence, El through its @TBE20s30s children. GROW gives wisdom of the Torah. and learn on Medical Ethics shine through in her teaching, group. She coordinates them a safe place to Kids learn to appreciate the following day. community work, and the Temple’s introduction practice foundational the differing perspectives “From the moment she presence on the bimah.” to Judaism class, teaches skills such as interpersonal of others, to respond arrived with her husband “Cantor Julie Berlin and I eighth grade, is developing awareness, self-care, and empathetically to Dave, Rabbi Yergin has are so happy to have Rabbi a new mitzvah program for character development, challenges and conflict, impressed congregants of Yergin as part of our clergy b’nei mitzvah students, and in a wholesome group and to look for peaceful, all ages with her warmth, team,” remarked Senior is involved in a variety of environment. win-win solutions. outgoing nature and Rabbi Mara Nathan. “Her community wide endeavors. Dr. Michael Ben-Avie, Parents want their children intelligence,” states a letter energy and willingness to PhD, a professor at the to have a positive Jewish Yale Child Research learning experience, but Center, is part of the they also want them to GROW research team. look forward to something “What GROW gives fun and engaging. GROW young children,” he said, meets these needs by “is a sense of competence teaching solid Jewish in addressing trying values through creative, situations, and strategies hands-on activities such for problem-solving. It as baking, drama, art, promotes their resilience engineering, social action and teaches them how to mitzvah projects and team- be contributing, productive building challenges. members of a group.” For more information GROW classrooms call Rochel Teldon at (210) are student-led learning 764-0300, email rochel@ communities supported chabadsa.com, or visit by specially trained staff. www.ChabadSA.com/ Instructors help children HebrewSchool. develop emotional

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 33 ARTS & CULTURE Rodfei Sholom Book Club to discuss Honeydew Rodfei Sholom’s book club will meet places, from Latin America to Israel, and immigrated to the States from a small on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in a central theme is often dislocation. You Jewish town outside of Kiev, when he the conference room at the synagogue to might think the writer lived a nomadic was just a boy, at the turn of the 20th discuss Honeydew, a new collection of existence herself, but she hasn’t. She has century. Her maternal grandparents short fiction by prizing-winning writer lived in Brookline for much of her adult were also Jewish immigrants from Edith Pearlman. life, with the exception of a year spent Eastern Europe. Her mother was born in “When I was young,” said the 75-year- living in Israel in the mid-1990s where Providence, R.I. and the author was also old author, “I wanted to publish a book she got the idea for “Allog.” born in Providence, in 1936. simply to be buried with it, that’s all I “All the stories I write come from Many of Pearlman’s stories deal with wanted. I had no ambition beyond that.” someone I’ve met, or some anecdote Jewish characters or Jewish subjects, but Many of Pearlman’s stories brim with I’ve heard,” Pearlman said, noting that the themes are universal. Her Jewish Jewish characters. Other stories capture few of her stories are autobiographical. characters, she says, “come naturally. I the tensions within Israeli society. Yet she does acknowledge that many of don’t consciously write about them, they Pearlman sets her stories in far-flung the stories hit close to home. Her father just come out of me.” The Vex honored at San Antonio STARZ and NOVA fall theatre awards ceremony 2015 productions th The 25 Annual Alamo set and light design, and Vex presented a brief The Barshop Jewish Community Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore, Theatre Arts Council beyond. performance from One Center Youth performance troupes the musical is full of jazz-inspired (ATAC) Globe Awards Since The Sheldon Flew Over the Cuckoo’s present two family-friendly shows song and dance. Ceremony was held at Vexler Theatre’s inception, Nest with several of the in December. The classic tale of Cinderella the historic Charline one element or another original cast members The STARZ Youth Performance tells the story of poor Cinderella, McCombs Empire has historically received reprising their roles, Troupe, composed of students who is mistreated by her wicked Theatre Sunday, Oct. 25 recognition at the including Tami Kai as aged fifth to twelfth grade, presents stepmother and stepsisters. With to recognize excellence in annual Globe Awards Nurse Ratched. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. help from her mice friends and the San Antonio theatre ceremony. This year, For a complete list of NOVA, which is composed her Fairy Godmother, she gets a community. Awards are all four of the 2014-15 awards The Vex received, of students in second through chance to go to the ball and see if given for everything from season productions were visit the JCC blog at www. fourth grade, will be presenting her dreams will come true. acting and directing to honored. In addition, The jccsanantonio.org/blog. Cinderella, Jr. Cinderella will be performed Performances of Thoroughly Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Modern Millie are on Saturday, Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the BELDON LIBRARY NEWS Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. Holzman Auditorium. Tickets are The Beldon Library is 6 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., in the $5. in the process of shipping Sheldon Vexler Theatre. Tickets Tickets for both shows may several cartons of books are $7; advanced purchase is be purchased in advance by to the Vilnius Jewish highly recommended. contacting Lauri Batey at (210) Library in Vilnius, The show tells the story of 302-6859. For more information Lithuania. The Vilnius Millie, a small town girl who about joining the STARZ or Jewish Library was searches for a new life in 1920s NOVA theatre groups, contact destroyed by the Nazis New York City. Based on the Rachel Rustin at (210) 302-6969 during the Holocaust. popular movie that starred Julie or [email protected]. The Lithuanian Jewish community is trying to rebuild and restock The Vilnius Jewish Library during the reconstruction. Scholastic Book Fair coming this library with Jewish information at (210) 302- Hours for the Beldon books. Monetary 6805. Library are: Mondays, to Agudas Achim donations to cover Plans are in the works 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 Congregation Agudas Achim 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, shipping costs are for another Used Book p.m.; Tuesdays, 10:00 will host a Scholastic Book Fair with extended hours until 6:30 welcome. Sale in 2016. Donations a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; and from November 15-20 in the p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. Contact Beldon of gently used books for Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m. – synagogue’s Goldie and Joe Tills All proceeds from the Book Fair Librarian Lynn children and adults are 3:30 p.m. Library. Hours will be from 9 a.m. benefit the Heintz Preschool and Waghalter for more being accepted. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, 10 a.m. to Inda Posner Religious School.

34 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL PERSPECTIVE Dueling Loyalties prison (later reduced to 30 more acute when Netanyahu In the World to Come, Perspective: Law of Return, an American borders, visas, and missiles Jew settling in Israel who years) for passing top-secret appointed Fiamma Nirenstein will all disappear. However, STEVEN G. requests Israeli citizenship information to an Israeli as Israel’s ambassador to in the world that we inhabit, KELLMAN is ordinarily granted it. Of handler, betrayed the country Italy. Nirenstein knows Italy nationality defines and the 100,000 Americans of his birth (in Galveston). To well, since, born in Florence, divides us. The 193 flags living in Israel (60,000 of some, he confirmed the anti- she was a citizen of Italy at flying outside United Nations cosmopolitanism” was the them on the West Bank, Semites’ contention that Jews the time of the appointment. headquarters in New York phrase employed by Stalinists constituting 15 percent of are perfidious, a fifth column A prominent journalist, demonstrate that the nations in the late 1940s to impugn its settlers), it is not known that places the interests of she served in the Italian are not entirely united, that the patriotism of Jews and precisely how many are dual Israel above those of the Parliament as a member of even tiny Monaco (pop. purge them from responsible citizens, but the number country they live in. Silvio Belusconi’s right-wing 36,000 in less than one square positions in Soviet society. must be substantial. There During an interview on People of Freedom Party. mile) insists on its sovereign When asked where he came are an estimated 150,000 her June 10 public radio Not all of Italy’s 30,000 Jews uniqueness. “Nationalism is from, Socrates replied: “I am Israeli yordim living in the program, Diane Rehm told were enthusiastic about her an infantile disease,” insisted not an Athenian or a Greek, United States, but if they Bernie Sanders: “Senator, selection. Yedioth Ahronoth Albert Einstein. “It is the but a citizen of the world.” became American citizens, you have dual citizenship quoted an unnamed figure measles of mankind.” Though citizens of the world naturalization procedures of Israel.” However, though in the Jewish community Cosmopolitanism is, then, presumably enjoy travel, would have required them Sanders spent time on a as noting that: “If a former the condition of a species the world does not issue to declare under oath that: kibbutz in 1963, he has Italian parliament member, that has outgrown childhood passports. Customs officials ”I absolutely and entirely never been a citizen of Israel, a Jew, becomes Israel’s maladies. But the accusation demand documentation from renounce and abjure all and Rehm later issued a ambassador, it basically that Jews are cosmopolitans, specific nations. So it is allegiance and fidelity to any public apology for having means that we recognize that they have no loyalty to necessary to be a citizen in foreign prince, potentate, unwittingly repeated a the fact that each of us, any nation they inhabit, is one part of the world in order state, or sovereignty, of falsehood circulated on the and every store we own, is also a favorite refrain of anti- to visit other parts. A true whom or which I have internet. Several sites make in fact Israeli. People will Semites, dating at least as far citizen of the world would heretofore been a subject or the bogus claim that every think we have dual loyalty, st back as 1 -century Rome. hold 193 passports, though citizen.” Jewish Senator holds dual and this holds disastrous The espionage conviction that is neither practical nor Dual citizenship in Israel citizenship, when in fact consequences.” of Captain Alfred Dreyfus legal. However, some nations and the United States is not none does. The effect of these Nirenstein’s found popular support – including the United unnatural, since both nations misrepresentations was to ambassadorship leaves any because of the widely held States and Israel - allow share a commitment, however raise questions again about Jewish politician in Italy belief that a Jew could not their citizens to be citizens imperfect, to the values of the loyalty of American Jews. vulnerable to the charge of be loyal to France. “Rootless of other nations. Under the democracy, justice, pluralism, Just as opponents of John serving Israel’s interests and human rights. The United F. Kennedy insinuated that more than Italy’s. Her own States and Israel have been he, a Catholic, would allow cousin is running for mayor closely aligned since the the Vatican to dictate U.S. of Milan, and the suspicion founding of the Jewish state policy, American Jewish that he, too, works for Israel in 1948. Nevertheless, a politicians were said to be could not be helpful to his Yiddish proverb reminds us taking their orders from campaign. The fact that that: “Mit eyn tokhes ken men Benjamin Netanyahu. The Nirenstein’s son works for the nit tantsn af tsvey khasenes” Israeli prime minister did Italian intelligence service, – You can’t dance at two make strenuous efforts to which no doubt keeps an weddings with one behind. persuade the U.S. Congress to eye on foreign diplomats, It turns out that Dreyfus’s oppose the nuclear agreement could evoke unfortunate Jewishness was compatible with Iran. When Senator comparisons with Jonathan with loyalty to France; after Chuck Schumer, a Jew, did, Pollard. A Jew torn between release from Devil’s Island he was vilified as an agent Rome and Jerusalem suffers and complete exoneration, of Israel. When a majority of a peculiar bipolar disorder. A he reenlisted in the artillery, Jewish members of Congress, Diaspora Zionist is enriched retiring as a lieutenant including Sanders, supported by dual loyalties, except colonel. But Jonathan the agreement, they were when they duel. Pollard, an employee of vilified as enemies of Israel the Naval Intelligence and self-hating Jews. Steven G. Kellman is a Command in Washington In Europe, the question of professor of comparative who was sentenced to life in dual loyalties became even literature at UTSA.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 35 PERSPECTIVE Remembering deceased Jewish Modim - A daily reflection Military Veterans During the High Holy Jewish War Veterans of America Post 753 asks you to Days and the joyous Perspective: remember these Jewish military veterans whose yahrzeit Festivals celebrated recently, (anniversary of the individual’s death) occurs in the HAZZAN DAVID SILVERSTEIN, JD month of November and who are buried in a local some of us spent more time CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF SAN ANTONIO in prayer and reflection, soul- cemetery. If you know of a name that is missing, searching than during the contact JWV 753 at (210) 494-8768. year. However, which was of significance. Jews in history never took life ABELOW, SAMSON LEWIS, WERNER the most significant of these Animals cannot articulate and its blessings for granted; ALEXANDER, BENNIE MADORSKY, DAVID canonized prayers for us? prolonged complaint (except we believe in miraculous ALWAIS, IRWIN MANDEL, EDWIN Our sages provide us with at feeding time); they bark occurrences. We say a miracle BROOKMAN, WILLIAM MARCUS, ALAN a curious answer. It is not and bite and scratch, but do is the extraordinary in the BROOKS, BERNARD NITZBERG, PHILLIP the Kol Nidre, the Un’taneh not “complain” continually ordinary: waking up, eating BROWN SR, ALEXANDER POPPER, HARRY Tokef, not the Al Chet or as people tend. with friends and family, BUCHANAN, E ROSEN, THEODORE Ashamnu, nor the grandeur of In Yiddish, the graphic a word of affection, pride COHEN, ARTHUR ROSENZWEIG, the Malchuyot. Rather it is a expression says it best: “er from children, new births COHEN, BEN NATHAN paragraph of gratitude within burchet-one grumbles and and partnerships. A genius COLODNY, EUGENE SANDS, DAVID the Amidah recited daily. The complains” about family, of Judaism is discovery COSTELLO, ELSIE SEAVEY, ROBERT JR Talmud records that “at the spouse, partner, children, of the momentous in the DUBROFF, JOHN SHWIFF, GERTRUDE end of time all prayers will employers, schule and its momentary. EDLAVITCH, JULIUS SLOTER, RONALD be expendable, but the prayer leaders. So many today it Abraham Heschel stated, EIGENBERG, ALFRED SMOLINS, HOWARD of Gratitude will not be seems adorn a “frekrempte “What the world needs is FELDMAN, LAWRENCE SPECTOR, MORRIS eliminated.” Modim anachnu punim-a sour face.” If it not more information, but FRIED, MORRIS STANDLEY, DAVID lach, We thank you (f.) is day, they will say night; more appreciation.” With GELFER, MAURICE STEIN, MILTON Adonai for our lives entrusted black is white. A tragedy money and donations, we buy GREENFIELD, THOMAS STEUER, JOSEPH into thy care; for miracles, really, that many do not services and performances. GROSSMAN, BEN TANI, JO and wonders, kindness, that appreciate the blessings of With gratitude, we earn HAMM, ROY TEELER, ROY are with us daily evening, life until often, it is too late, affection and loyalty, and HUNT, MICHAEL TOBIN, MICHELE morning and noon. as we say viddui together. humility. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 37 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Jewish holy sites taking nominations under fire as (JTA) — The Helen “exceptional leadership and bullying in schools, water Diller Family Foundation a commitment to creating shortages in Africa and announced it is taking meaningful change in the nutrition problems in low- ‘classical terrorism nominations for the Diller world,” the Diller Foundation income communities. Teen Tikkun Olam awards for said in a recent news release. The Helen Diller Family and political Jewish teenagers. The deadline for Foundation, which awards The awards — a series of nominations is December grants to museums, up to 15 prizes of $36,000 13. The online application universities and other arts and warfare’ collide each — are awarded annually can be found at www. culture institutions, has given for social justice projects to dillerteenawards.org. more than $2.5 million to the By Alex Traiman/ physically, including the re- Jews aged 13 to 19. They Past award recipients Teen Tikkun Olam Awards JNS.org cent firebombing of Joseph’s are meant to recognize have tackled issues such as since 2007. Tomb. Operating on a parallel “This ongoing assault is track to the wave of Palestin- the merging of classical ter- ian terrorist attacks on Israeli rorism and political warfare,” Jewish Fraternity issues security civilians and security person- said Dan Diker, director of nel, a physical and diplomatic the Political Warfare project war against Jewish holy sites at the Jerusalem Center for alert about rise in anti-Semitic is also underway. Public Affairs (JCPA) think On October 21, a Palestin- tank. violence on campuses ian resolution was passed by The UNESCO bill, which the United Nations Educa- also condemned Israel for (Indianapolis, IN) In and anti-Jewish rhetoric providing guidance on all tional, Scientific and Cultural archaeological excavations a message sent to the and violence on campuses security matters, deterring Organization (UNESCO), in the Old City of Jerusalem, presidents of its 185 chapters this fall. Our brothers are and managing incidents, by a vote of 26-6 with 25 ab- was a watered-down ver- and colonies worldwide, prominent leaders in their providing security advice at stentions, to list two revered sion of an earlier bill that Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) campus Jewish communities certain events, and educating Jewish holy sites—the Cave sought to officially claim that Executive Director Andrew and are often among the undergraduates on specific of the Patriarchs in Hebron the Western Wall Plaza— S. Borans has issued a most active pro-Israel steps which can be taken to and the tomb of the matriarch the most heavily visited security alert and cautioned advocates around so we want create a safer environment Rachel in Bethlehem—as modern-day Jewish prayer members about rising anti- to do everything possible for themselves and their Dr.Muslim Garry holy Gossen sites. Jewish / 2x2 units (4 units) Israel and anti-Semitic to ensure their safety,” said campus Jewish community. Jewishholy sites Journal are also - underAugust siege 15 See UNESCO, page 41 activity and violence on Borans. “With violence “Our brothers are proud college campuses. against Israel once more on to represent their Jewish In his message, Borans the rise, we are well-aware heritage on their campuses also promised cooperation that such heinous actions and passionate about their and assistance to campus often make their ways to support for Israel. We can’t security officials to ensure our college campuses next. ever be afraid of that and, that members of Alpha We are also, obviously, very yet, we must also be cautious Epsilon Pi – and all campus concerned for our brothers in because we know now that Jewish communities – Israel.” many Jews have become remain safe. In 2014, AEPi contracted targets on college campuses. 8550 Datapoint Dr. Suite 200 “Unfortunately, we’ve with a global security firm AEPi is committed to doing already seen a number of to develop the fraternity’s everything possible to San Antonio, TX 78229 incidences of anti-Israel security program by protect them,” said Borans. 210-615-8308 Fax: 210-615-8313 PLEASE TELL OUR ADVERTISERS THAT YOU SAW THEM IN THE JEWISH JOURNAL! Please visit our website at drgossen.com

38 November 2015 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio THE JEWISH JOURNAL Meet the Islamic Movement, Netanyahu’s newest public enemy By Ben Sales movement does, what it Northwestern University. the Temple Mount, the Islamic Movement has no believes about the Temple “It’s this combination Jerusalem shrine known organizational relation to TEL AVIV (JTA) – In Mount and why it might be that underlies the Islamic to Muslims as the Noble the others. Rekhess says assigning blame for the difficult to ban. Movement’s formula.” Sanctuary. The branch’s remaining separate gives recent wave of violence The movement split two leader, Raed Salah, has the movement a niche in Israel, Prime Minister What is the Islamic decades ago. One faction, called on his followers within Israel. And Ali says Benjamin Netanyahu Movement? known as the southern to “redeem” the mount, keeping its distance from has turned to the usual The Islamic Movement branch, began fielding which houses the Al-Aqsa Hamas helps the movement suspects – Hamas and the is a political organization, candidates for Israel’s mosque, from purported avoid prosecution. Which is Palestinian Authority. religious outreach group Knesset in 1996 and now Israeli aggression. why … But he has also accused and social service provider is part of the Joint List, an Every year, Salah hosts a lesser-known group that rolled into one. Formed in alliance of several Arab- a conference titled “Al- There’s not much operates within Israel’s the 1970s, the movement’s Israeli political parties. Aqsa is in danger,” and Netanyahu can do to borders: the Islamic overarching goal is to Three of the Joint List’s 13 has promoted the idea — ban it. Movement, a religious make Israeli Muslims more current Knesset members hotly disputed by Israeli Salah has served prison political group and social religious and owes much of are part of the movement. officials — that Israel seeks time for assaulting an service organization. its popularity to providing The more hardline to change the status quo at Israeli police officer and Netanyahu has seized services often lacking in northern branch rejects any the site. is appealing a conviction on the inflammatory Israel’s Arab communities. legitimization of Israel’s The movement also for incitement, but several rhetoric of the movement’s Today the group runs government and has called funds a group called the experts say Netanyahu northern branch, which kindergartens, colleges, on its adherents to boycott Mourabitoun, whose will be hard-pressed to claims the Al-Aqsa health clinics, mosques elections. The branches protests against Jewish outlaw the whole group for mosque in Jerusalem is “in and even a sports league – now operate essentially as visitors at the Temple incitement to violence. Its danger” and has funded sometimes under the same two separate organizations. Mount have occasionally official pronouncements are protest groups that harass roof. turned violent. On Sept. too ambiguous to qualify as Jewish visitors to the site. “Their popularity stems The ‘Al-Aqsa is in 9, Israel banned the group illegal, they say. Netanyahu has blamed the from the fact that they had, danger’ conference from the mount, sparking “They don’t call for movement’s rhetoric for in every place, changed The movement’s the riots that preceded violence,” Ali said. “They inciting the attacks and is the face of the local northern branch is in the current wave of know that use of violence seeking to formally ban its village or town,” said Eli Netanyahu’s sights now attacks. Salah has accused will cause the destruction activity. Rekhess, the Crown Chair for its aggressive advocacy Netanyahu of declaring war of the movement. I’m not Here’s what the in Middle East Studies at for Islamic control over on the mosque. saying they’re angels or that they oppose violence, An offshoot of Egypt’s [but] they’re using vague Muslim Brotherhood concepts.” Netanyahu also sees Outlawing the group the group as something could also spark a broad of an Islamist fifth backlash in Israel’s Arab column within Israel. The sector. Knesset member movement, according to Talab Abu Arar, a member Haifa University’s Nohad of the movement’s southern Ali, is an ideological branch, said he could view offshoot of Egypt’s any ban on the group as an Muslim Brotherhood, as is attack on Arab-Israelis as a Hamas, the militant group whole. that controls Gaza and “The Islamic Movement is considered a terrorist includes most of the Arab TEXANS KNOW STEAK. organization by the United public in Israel,” Abu Arar AND THEY NAMED US THE # 2 Steakhouse in the Whole Steak-Loving state. States. told JTA. “Outlawing it, Though they all share the you could say, is outlawing Bohanan’s fame is founded on sublimely tender and succulent seafood flown in daily. We’re located same principles and operate the entire public from the prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood. downtown, just a block from the River Walk. 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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio November 2015 39 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Israeli hummus restaurant gives Jews and Arabs 50% off for eating together

(JTA) — Can a shared love And great Jewish falafel!” of hummus bring Jews and The move was motivated Arabs together? An Israeli by the growing unrest across restaurant near the coastal Israel in the aftermath of city of Netanya is offer- weeks of attacks by Palestin- ing 50 percent discounts on ian extremists on Jewish- hummus for tables with both Israelis and Palestinian Jews and Arabs. deaths at the hands of Israeli A manager of the Hummus police and soldiers trying to Bar, located in Kfar Vitkin, tamp down the violence. The told the Times of Israel that latest attack – a shooting in “several” tables of Jews and a Beersheba bus station by a Arabs have taken advantage Bedouin-Israeli that left two of the offer since it began dead and 10 wounded – came Oct. 13. Sunday night. “By us we don’t have Ar- “If there’s anything that abs! But we also don’t have can bring together these peo- Jews … By us we’ve got hu- ples, it’s hummus,” manager man beings!” the restaurant Kobi Tzafrir told the Times posted on Facebook. “And of Israel. real excellent Arab hummus! Holocaust museum opens in Seattle

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both gather and pray on the gle letter of the status quo.” published by the Supreme the Office of Net Assessment UNESCO continued from page 38 site. Palestinians contend that According to Diker, the Muslim Council in 1925 (and at the U.S. Department of Israel seeks to revoke Muslim narrative that Al-Aqsa is in again in subsequent years) Defense, as well as the depart- site—is “an extension” of rights on the Temple Mount danger has been used by Mus- states explicitly, “Its identity ment’s former Turkish Desk the Al-Aqsa mosque on the and permit Jews to pray there, lims as a “pretext to incite vio- as the site of Solomon’s Tem- Officer—suggests that the key Temple Mount compound. with the intention of replacing lence” against Jews for nearly ple is beyond dispute.” to understanding these moves That language was roundly Al-Aqsa with a third Jewish a century. “That was Arafat using Al- is wrapped up in the narrative. rejected by UNESCO and the Temple. “The ‘Al-Aqsa is in danger’ Aqsa to mobilize Muslims “From an Islamic point of international community. While Israeli leaders, in- libel traces back to the Mufti in Israel and throughout the view, there is only one narra- “[The Palestinians] are try- cluding Prime Minister Benja- of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al- Muslim world. And today tive. And it is the Islamic nar- ing to demoralize the Israeli min Netanyahu, have continu- Husseini. This is the same we are seeing the exact same rative,” Rhode told JNS.org. public, first by fear of terror, ously denied any change to Husseini who conspired with thing,” Diker said. “Instead According to Rhode, claims and second by mobilizing the regulations and visitation Hitler on the Final Solution,” of condemning the Palestin- that Jewish holy sites such as the international community patterns of Jews on the site, Diker told JNS.org. “He ian Authority for incitement Joseph’s and Rachel’s tombs against the legitimacy of the Palestinians have used Al-Aq- mobilized thousands of Ar- to murder, the international also are holy to Muslims have Jewish state,” Diker told JNS. sa as a rally cry to incite Arabs abs to the Temple Mount in community buys the current no historical significance in org. to violence against Israelis. the 1920s and ’30s using the Islamic narrative….For de- Islam. For weeks, Palestinian Before a recent trip to Al-Aqsa Mosque as a staging cades, Arabs have used the “The claims are invented in leaders have alleged that the address the U.N. Security ground for terror against the Al-Aqsa mosque compound the battle to de-Judaify Israel,” current wave of terror was Council, Netanyahu stated, Jewish communities of that as a sanctuary for terror.” Rhode said. sparked by Israeli violations “Israel wants peace with the time.” While the Temple Mount Rhode notes that Muslims of a longstanding and fragile Palestinians, but regretfully More recently, said Diker, has been at the epicenter of have historically made claims status quo on the Temple lies continue to be spread “Hamas and the Palestinian Arab terror and narrative on Christian and Jewish sites Mount, known to Muslims as about our policy towards the Authority have adopted this warfare, other significant across the Middle East, in- the Al-Aqsa Compound. The Temple Mount. Israel is main- rhetoric, and have used it Jewish holy sites have been cluding in Syria, Iraq, and site is recognized by Jews taining the status quo. It is the regularly. In September 2000, dragged into the militant Turkey. and Muslims alike as the site Palestinians bringing weapons Yasser Arafat rallied terror- and diplomatic assault. Over “This is taking place all of First and Second Jewish to the Temple Mount who are ists under the false claims that the past two weeks, nearly a over the Middle East,” he Temples. harming the site’s sanctity and Al-Aqsa was in danger. They dozen separate incidents have said. “They take places holy Since the Six-Day War in disturbing the status quo.” named their terror wave the been recorded near the Cave to other religions and they 1967—in which Israel con- In October, Israeli President Al-Aqsa Intifada. It’s the same of the Patriarchs in Hebron Islamify them. The goal is to quered the Temple Mount, Reuven Rivlin stated at a joint libel.” (the burial site of Jewish fore- snuff out, slowly but surely only to return the site days lat- press conference with U.N. Earlier that same year, in fathers Abraham, Isaac, and any other religions.” er to a defeated Muslim cus- Secretary-General Ban Ki- July 2000 at the Camp David Jacob); the tomb of the Jewish Rhode adds that Israel and todianship—Jews have been moon, “The Temple Mount is Summit, Arafat famously de- matriarch Rachel in Bethle- other societies have difficulty permitted under Israeli law held captive by people who nied that any Jewish Temple hem; and the tomb of Joseph coming to terms with false to visit Judaism’s holiest site, want to ignite a religious war. ever stood at the Jerusalem in Shechem. Attacks have Muslim claims on other reli- but are not permitted to pray Israel won’t let this happen, complex—despite the fact that included stabbings, firebomb- gions’ holy sites, as it would there. Muslims are allowed to and won’t change even a sin- a guide to the Temple Mount ings, pipe-bombings, and an be uncommon for any Judeo- attempted lynch mob. Christian society to manufac- On a tour of Joseph’s Tomb ture such claims about another following the recent firebomb- religion without historical Emerge Yourself ing attack there, Sephardic basis. Chief Rabbi of Israel Yitzchak “They are not using reason. In Elegance Yosef cited a verse from They are using Islam. This Psalms stating, “‘The nations is not right and wrong in the at the came and desecrated your way Westerners would under- sanctuary.’” The chief rabbi stand it. According to Mus- Éilan Hotel & Spa himself added, “What was lims, if it advances Islam, it is done here was quite simply right,” Rhode said. the work of ISIS. The heart That phenomenon is now cannot grasp the evil.” taking hold in Israel, said At the same time as the JCPA’s Diker. Jewish sites are being at- “It’s the total inversion of 18603 La Cantera Terrace tacked by Palestinian rioters, history to detach by force of San Antonio, Texas 78256 the Palestinian Authority’s terror, as well as by force of diplomatic team is trying to non-military means, any Jew- claim that the sites are part of ish connection to Jewish holy 210-598-2900 Islamic heritage. sites in the land of Israel,” he www.eilanhotel.com Harold Rhode—a retired said. adviser on Islamic affairs in

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(l to r) Ken and Helaine Wolff and their son Micky, join Barbara and Alan Dreeben at the McCombs Hall of Fame induction ceremony Dreeben named to the McCombs Hall of Fame San Antonio businessman Alan Dreeben his wife Barbara helped to establish was recently inducted into the 2014-2015 the McCombs School’s first 40 Acres McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame at Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship the University of Texas at Austin. During the designed to attract top undergraduates to the ceremony it was noted that he has exhibited university and to the McCombs School of a “lifetime commitment to education and Business. business excellence.” Among the recent recipients is Micky Wolff In 2010, Dreeben, a UT alumnus, and of San Antonio, now a Sophomore at UT. GET INVOLVED The San Antonio Jewish Community offers so many opportunities to meet others, volunteer and get involved. To get started, call Federation at (210) 302-6960. WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.

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