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The Jewish Journalof san antonio KISLEV - TEVET, 5775 Published by The Jewish Federation of San Antonio DECEMBER 2014 More than $119,000 raised in a single day to change the world throughout the year By Susan Kariv members – all for the sake of (L to R) SUPER SUNDAY! Chief Development Officer doing Chesed (acts of loving Andy Fagan; The San Antonio Jewish kindness) to fulfill the mitzvah Susan Noorily; Toda Raba! Thank you to the Community answered the of Tikkun Olam (repairing Marcia call for Federation's Annual many community volunteers the world). “This year’s Schwartz; Campaign. who collectively raised a record Super Sunday exceeded our Judy $119,098 at Super Sunday, held PAGE 20 expectations. I am grateful to all Scheinberg; on November 2 at The Campus. Howie Nestel, the donors who answered the call, Super Sunday was truly a day of Co-Chair, but especially to the dozens of “Community”, where volunteers Super volunteers who gave their time to from all parts of the community Sunday; strengthen our community,” said came together to reach out to Jeremy their fellow Jewish community See SUPER SUNDAY, page 20 Schwartz

CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH FEDERATION! Joint Hanukkah program While Obama says Palestinians Free concert, latkes and ‘want peace,’ factions more. spotlights Catholic- PAGE 29 glorify synagogue attack Jewish relations today JNS.org expressed support for the terror On Thursday, Dec. 18, Cathedral Hall, 231 West attack. at 11:30 a.m., members Commerce. U.S. President Barack Obama, Two Arab terrorists from of the San Antonio-area This marks the 13th year who “strongly” condemned eastern Jerusalem attacked Roman Catholic and Jewish San Antonio area Catholics the murder of four Jewish Jewish worshippers inside the communities will gather and Jews have jointly worshippers and an Israeli Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue INSIGHT WITH IZZY for an interfaith Hanukkah celebrated Hanukkah. police officer in a Jerusalem with butcher knives, axes, and A young Birthright soldier celebration. Two speakers from synagogue on November 18, guns, killing 4 rabbis - three of inspires area teens and The event, co-sponsored each of the two faith also said that “the majority whom were American-Israeli adults with his personal by the Jewish Federation communities will speak on of Palestinians and Israelis citizens - and a police officer. story. of San Antonio and San Catholic-Jewish Relations overwhelmingly want peace” “There is and can be no Fernando Cathedral, will despite the fact that various PAGE 24 be held at San Fernando See HANUKKAH, page 11 Palestinian factions have See ATTACK, page 36

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2 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL FOCUS ON FEDERATION Message from the Federation’s Annual Campaign Chair By Jonathan Gurwitz — has institutions and agencies are more. And no, it’s not too Finally, I want to offer Chair, Annual Campaign become an strong. late. As the year draws my personal thanks to all exercise in We can, of course, do to a close, the campaign the staff and volunteers who The end of the Jewish gift-giving. more. There’s one more books remain open, and make the Jewish Federation year, in later summer Yet there’s meal we can provide to our Federation staff is and its constituent agencies or early fall, is a time something a local Jewish senior in prepared to work with you to function so well. We are of introspection and about the turn of the need. There’s another make giving both easy and dependent on both the repentance. Ten Days of calendar, even in the event we can add to San advantageous. financial contributions Awe aren’t enough. The secular world, that forces Antonio’s Jewish cultural This year, we will be of generous donors and entire month of Elul, people to reflect upon calendar. There are more closing the Annual Campaign the time commitment of preceding Rosh Hashanah, their accomplishments people who could benefit with a community celebration dedicated individuals to is intended to put us in and failures, and make from counseling here in on December 18, coinciding succeed. the proper frame of mind resolutions to do better in San Antonio, more Jews with the third night of This year has been one and heart to search for the New Year. in the former republics of Hanukkah. At this communal of many challenges for forgiveness. As 2014 draws to a close, the Soviet Union who need celebration, we will have a the Jewish community The end of the secular the Jewish community of assistance, more victims of chance to thank our donors — locally, elsewhere year, in winter, is a time San Antonio certainly has terrorism in Israel who need and volunteer campaigners, and in Israel. It has also of merriment — and the reason to revel. Two of our help. showcase the vitality of been a year of growth and occasional tax-motivated our local congregations No matter the amount, San Antonio's Jewish success. With continued transaction. In the United have welcomed new your donation to the Jewish Commmunity, celebrate community support, may we States, the festival of senior rabbis. The Jewish Federation of San Antonio’s Hanukkah and enjoy a free go from strength to strength Hanukkah — far from Federation has a new CEO annual campaign can help concert with renown musical and have even greater reason preparing us for forgiving and senior staff. Our Jewish meet all these needs, and artist, Sam Glaser. to celebrate next December.

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DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 16 DECEMBER 22 • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • JNetSA 1st Wednesday • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood • Congregation Agudas Achim • Barshop JCC Winter Zoo Trip, 9:30 a.m., San Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Il Sogno Hanukkah Party & Gift Show, Sisterhood Games Day, J-Camp, through January 2 Antonio Zoo • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood 6 p.m., Temple Beth-El 11 a.m., Congregation Agudas • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • SA Giveback Dinner, 5 p.m., Sip & Schmooze, 5 p.m. • NOVA Presents The Musical Achim Winter Camp, through SAMMC • Barshop JCC Board Adventures of Flat Stanley, • Congregation Agudas Achim January 2 DECEMBER 30 Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 277 7 p.m., at The Campus Lots of Latkes Hanukkah DECEMBER 23 • Congregation Agudas Achim Dinner and Party, 5:30 p.m., at The Campus DECEMBER 14 • Congregation Rodfei Sholom Sisterhood Board Meeting, Congregation Agudas Achim • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Chai Lights: Temple Beth- Women’s Rosh Chodesh 9:45 a.m., Congregation Book Club The Woman Who El Sisterhood Hanukkah Gift • Hadassah Hanukkah Party, Group, 7:30 p.m. Agudas Achim Defied Kings, 7:30 p.m., Show, 9 a.m., Temple Beth-El 7 p.m., Congregation Agudas DECEMBER 31 Achim DECEMBER 24 Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood • Barshop JCC Closes Early, DECEMBER 4 Sunday Funday, 10 a.m., DECEMBER 17 Book Club, 10 a.m., Temple 7 p.m. • Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Congregation Rodfei Beth-El JANUARY 1 Sholom L’Chayim Club 1 p.m., at The Campus • Congregation Agudas Achim • PJ Library Pajama Pizza • All Campus Offices Closed Hanukkah Event, 11:30 a.m., • Hand-On Hanukkah, 12 p.m., Party, 5 p.m., Beldon Library at Congregation Rodfei Sholom Congregation Rodfei Sholom • Barshop JCC Sports & Film Screening Beneath the Whole Foods at The Vineyard The Campus Recreation Open 8 a.m. – • Jewish Heritage Night at the Helmet, 7 p.m., Santikos • Barshop JCC Dance • Barshop JCC Closes Early, 2 p.m. Embassy 14 Spurs, 7 p.m., AT&T Center Showcase, 1 p.m., at The 7 p.m. JANUARY 7 DECEMBER 5 Campus DECEMBER 18 • Barshop JCC Board Meeting, • Temple Beth-El Sisterhood • • Congregation Agudas Achim • Jewish Family Service Latke Jewish-Catholic Hanukkah 7:30 p.m., Room 277 at The Sip & Schmooze, 5 p.m. Celebration, 11:30 a.m., San Family Potluck Dinner and Party, 4 p.m., at the home of Campus • Barshop JCC & San Antonio Scholar-in-Residence Nick Dr. Mel Cohen Fernando Cathedral DECEMBER 25 Symphony Strauss Panel Kotz, 6:15 p.m., Congregation • Barshop JCC Silver Cinema, • NOVA Presents The Musical • All Campus Offices Closed Event, 7 p.m., at The Campus Agudas Achim Adventures of Flat Stanley, 1 p.m., at The Campus • Barshop JCC Sports & • Temple Beth-El Machar 4:30 p.m., at The Campus • Barshop JCC Hands-On Recreation Open 8 a.m. – After Hours, 8 p.m. Hanukkah, 3 p.m., at The DECEMBER 15 2 p.m. Campus DECEMBER 6 • Congregation Agudas Achim • STARZ presents Beauty Hanukkah Story Time with • Jewish Federation Hanukkah & the Beast, 7 p.m., at The Rabbi Abraham, 4:30 p.m., Celebration & 2014 Annual Campus Barnes & Noble La Cantera Campaign Closing Event, 7 Time for a p.m., at The Campus DECEMBER 7 • NCJW Trashy Book Club, • STARZ presents Beauty 6:30 p.m., at the home of Susan DECEMBER 19 business & the Beast, 2 p.m., at The Butler • Temple Beth-El Machar Campus • Golden Manor Jewish Senior After Hours, 8 p.m. makeover? • STARZ presents Beauty & Services Board Meeting, DECEMBER 21 the Beast, 4:30 p.m., at The 7 p.m., Room 277 at The • Hanukkah on the River, Campus Campus 1 p.m. DECEMBER 9 • Jewish Federation Board Komet Marketing Meeting, 7 p.m., Room 277 at Communications can help! The Campus We are an award-winning full service DECEMBER 10 marketing firm. Our services include • Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood Estate/Thrift Sale, public relations, graphic design, web 8 a.m., Congregation Agudas design, and social media management. Achim DECEMBER 11 • Congregation Agudas Achim Sisterhood Estate/Thrift Sale, 8 a.m., Congregation Agudas Achim • Barshop JCC goes to the McNay, 6:30 p.m., McNay Art b 210.326.8992 Museum m [email protected] • Temple Beth-El Machar , Alon Town Centre, Torah on Tap, 8 p.m. 11503 N.W. Military Hwy., Suite 202

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 7 FOCUS ON FEDERATION The Foundation for Alan Bayer Remembered Jewish Philanthropies Alan Bayer, former CEO of and Rabbi Yitz Greenberg to the Jewish Federation of San San Antonio. of San Antonio now Antonio from 1982-1988, Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg of passed away on October 26, Congregation Rodfei Sholom 2014 in Ryebrook, NY. He noted Alan’s incredible gift accepting grant had been ill with multiple of helping to create Jewish myeloma since 2013. community in San Antonio. applications Alan was a transformative Under Alan’s direction figure for Federation. “He the Federation’s Young The Grant Distribution in accordance with the made us all feel that it was Leadership program was Committee of the guidelines. cool to participate and re-invigorated and Annual Foundation for Jewish Proposals that will benefit be part of Federation and Campaign surpassed $2 Philanthropies of San Bexar County residents work towards its goals of role.” million. Alan also played Antonio invites area non- generally are given first supporting our local Jewish Mike Ozer, past President a pivotal role in the early profit 501(c) 3 organizations priority, then Texas, national, institutions” commented Pat of the former Jonathan stages of Congregation Beth to apply for a grant for and then Israel. Grant funds Kalmans,a former President Netanyahu Academy, recalled Am in San Antonio. programs and projects will not be awarded for of the Federation Board. a meeting he had with Alan After leaving San Antonio, designed to ensure and/or capital expenditures although Steve Butler, another former in the back of the bus on his Alan went on to leadership promote the vitality of the proposals for equipment Board President, echoed first Federation mission to roles at the ADL under Abe Jewish community. or refurbishing will be these feelings and indicated Israel in 1986. “Alan told Foxman, CLAL (National Categories of funding considered. that he would not have been me that if I was able to pay Jewish Center for Learning may include: Education, The minimum request for involved in community my entire Federation pledge and Leadership), and the UJA Youth Arts & Culture, grant consideration is $500 had it not been for Alan’s all at once, I was not giving of New York. Conservation/Preservation, and the maximum grant leadership. enough. Alan taught us to Alan is survived by Medical/Science, Religious, request is $7500. Lynne Diamond, a family stretch when it came to his beloved wife Naomi, or Social/Human Service. Please contact the Jewish doctor who lived in San giving.” cherished children Avi Grants will be made Federation of San Antonio Antonio for over 20 years Rafi Sonsino, a local Bayer and Sarah Brown, primarily for new projects for an application. remarked that “Alan codified attorney and past CRC Chair, granddaughters Sadie or programs. There is a The deadline for in all of us the feeling that remembered that Alan was and Josephine. He is also two year limit of funding application is Friday, now was the time for our the first to bring prominent survived by his mother for grants. Programs that December 19, 2014. Hadassah / 2x1 units (2 units) generation to assume the figures like Dennis Praeger Delores Bayer and brother receive funding should Contact Amy Levine- Jewish Journal - October 2014 Dough / 1x2 units mantle of leadership and not have any expectation Reagin at (210) 302-6960 responsibility for Jewish of(2 continued units) funding for or [email protected] for community. Until that time I theJewish second Journal year and - must an application or additional Who will say Kaddish? had viewed it as my parent’s resubmitJanuary a 2010 grant -application v.1 information. Hadassah will. Every year. Forever. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org/yahrzeit, call 877.212.3321 A warm, welcoming and innovative Reform congregation Michon & Craigor /email 2x2 [email protected]. units (4 units) (210) 340-2090 Jewish Journal - December 2014

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 9 FOCUS ON FEDERATION Focus on Federation: Your Beldon Library In November, Beldon books, CD’s, and DVD’s Librarian Lynn Waghalter BELDON LIBRARY of Jewish interest. There spoke to the Leah Goot HOURS is an extensive Holocaust group of the San Antonio Monday collection here. We Hadassah Chapter about 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; have a reference room the Beldon Library. The Tuesday which is large enough following is an abridged 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; to accommodate a small version of her remarks: Wednesday group or class. Our 1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. To me, the Beldon catalog is computerized. Library itself is the There is free access to the “hidden treasure!” Many have the opportunity internet. We have 2 patron people do not know that to attend college. She computers. Wi-Fi is being it exists! Our library is a expressed her dedication to installed. community resource which education through interest The Beldon Library is open to the public. and support of Brandeis is a department of the You do not have to be a University National Jewish Federation of the member of the JCC to Women’s Committee, from San Antonio. It is located utilize the library. whom Ann won several on the first floor of the The Beldon Library was decided that Ann and their books. He told the story awards for her outstanding Campus of the San Antonio named for Ann and Morry children should go back to of walking by a bookstore leadership. When the new Jewish Community. For Beldon. The following is Boston where Ann would every day as a child and Jewish Campus was being more information, call a history of the Beldons, have family support if yearning to have a book of developed it was decided (210) 302-6805 or email which was written by their Morry did not survive his own but not being able to include a library to [email protected]. daughter, Dr. Eleanor the war. Happily, Morry to afford one. He saved house both children’s and Komet. did survive, and he and his money until he could adults’ books with Jewish Ann and Morry Ann decided San Antonio finally purchase his own content. Because of their Beldon met in Boston, was the perfect place to book. From that time on he interest in education and Massachusetts where both raise their children. So, was a voracious reader and books, Ann and Morry were born and raised. back they came where took pride in his personal decided to join with their They first came to San they settled and started a library. He was very proud children and contribute the Antonio accompanied by roofing company. of having graduated from funds to underwrite the their 3 children, courtesy Education was a major MIT. Ann who was very Campus library. of the U.S. Army. When value for both of them, active with Morry in the The library has an adult Morry got orders to go collection which includes and Morry was a lover of roofingAcademy business Sleep did / 2x2 not units (4 units) overseas,Bulter / he2x2 and units Ann (4 units) fiction and non-fiction Jewish Journal - August 2011 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Steven H. Butler, C.P.A. Daily Jewish news, just a Darilek Butler & Associates PLLC click away!! n Looking for daily n news updates on Taxes Israel and Jewish Sleep Better. Breathe Easier. Think More Clearly. v Accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issues around n Small Business v A full-service, all ages sleep center. Our medical directors the globe? Consulting are board-certified in sleep medicine, neurology (CN), You can get the latest Personal Financial pulmonary medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics v Offering full diagnostic and therapeutic services, news from the Jewish Planning comprehensive management, home sleep testing, and alternatives to CPAP Telegraphic Agency everyday on the Academy Diagnostics, LLC Joshua Rotenberg, MD Adult & Pediatric Sleep Center Tarak Patel, MD Jewish Federation of 2702 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78232 www.AcademyDxSleep.com Avie Grunspan, MD 8215 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio website: (210) 979-0055 / FAX (210) 979-0058 Kelly Smith, MD San Antonio, Texas 78229 [email protected] 210.616.9500 tel 210.616.0400 fax Habla Español www.jfsatx.org

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BRIAN FELD HONORED AT HANUKKAH for this unique interfaith JFNA GENERAL ASSEMBLY continued from page 1 ABOUT THE observance this year. The Today. They are Laura INTERFAITH Very Rev. Tony Vilano, Ehrenberg-Chesler and Raul HANUKKAH JCL, Rector of San Rodriguez. CELEBRATION Fernando Cathedral, and Ehrenberg-Chesler is co- ◆ Reservations are required Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, founder of an investment by December 14 to attend Rabbi Emeritus of Temple management firm and a ◆ A catered lunch is included Beth-El, will lead the proceedings. prominent leader of many ◆ $25 per person organizations in the Jewish Included in the program ◆ For further information, will be a presentation by the and wider communities. call San Fernando Cathedral, choir of Providence High Among her scores (210) 227-1297. of civic roles, she was School and the kindling presiding chair of the Incarnate Word in San of Hanukkah lights by United Communities of Antonio. A respected clergy and lay leaders of San Antonio and chair of business consultant, he is the Jewish and Catholic the Holocaust Memorial involved with the American communities. Museum. Jewish Committee’s Belfer Reservations are required She currently is chair of Institute for Latino and by December 14 to attend Lizette Feld, Brian Feld and Richard Planto, the Investment Committee Latin American Affairs in this program, which along with Ronit Sherwin (not pictured), and past campaign chair of Washington, and locally includes a catered lunch, at the Jewish Federation of with the “Bridges and $25 per person. attended the General Assembly (GA) of Jewish Table sponsorships are Federations of North America November 9-11 in San Antonio. Pathways” Latino-Jewish Rodriguez is the Dialogue. also available for $300. For National Harbor, Maryland. Brian Feld was also Tom Benson Chair in The Most Rev. Gustavo further information, call San recognized as the San Antonio Young Leadership Banking and Finance and García-Siller, M.Sp.S , Fernando Cathedral, (210) Award recipient, alongside dozens of other young Distinguished Professor Archbishop of San Antonio, 227-1297. leaders from across North America. at the University of the will be the presiding host

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 11 U.S. & WORLD NEWS YOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Main Number: (210) 302-6960 / Holocaust Memorial Museum: (210) 302-6807 / Beldon Library: (210) 302-6805 Barshop Jewish Community Center Ronit Sherwin, Chief Executive Officer Sandy Leigh, Advertising Director 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78231 [email protected] / (210) 302-6961 The Jewish Journal Phone: (210) 302-6820 Fax: (210) 408-2341 [email protected] Executive Director: Saul F. Levenshus Email: [email protected] President: David Palans Website: www.jccsanantonio.org Lauren Abraham, Coordinator PJ Library/ Amy Levine-Reagin, Executive Assistant Programs include a nationally-accredited nursery school, an after-school Campaign Associate [email protected] [email protected] center for school age children, a variety of summer camp programs, Tiffany Bockerstette, Chief Financial Officer Nathan Ratner, Coordinator weekly programming for senior adults, and many cultural, educational [email protected] San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy and recreational programs. Alan Carney, Accounting Manager [email protected] [email protected] Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus Danielle Roberts, Campaign Administrator of the San Antonio Jewish Community Sophia Cathcart, Special Programs Manager [email protected] 12500 NW Military Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio Texas 78231 Holocaust Memorial Museum Juana Rubalcava, Education Director Phone: (210) 302-6801 Fax: (210) 408-2322 [email protected] Holocaust Memorial Museum Director of Operations: Mike Griffin Francesca Garrett, [email protected] President: Alice Viroslav Website: www.thecampustx.org Director Holocaust Memorial Museum Lauren Sandoval, The Campus features a variety of unique spaces available to rent for [email protected] Graphic Designer, The Jewish Journal small or large meetings, conferences, seminars, bar & bat mitzvahs, Susan Avitan Kariv, Chief Development Officer [email protected] weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties and more. [email protected] Rachel Stern, Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Leslie Komet Ausburn, Coordinator B’nai Tzedek and The Tribe 12500 N.W. Military Hwy. Suite 260, San Antonio, TX 78231 Marketing/Editor The Jewish Journal [email protected] Phone: (210) 302-6946 Website: http://www.goldenmanor.net [email protected] Lynn Waghalter, Librarian Beldon Library Executive Director: Daniel L. Laser President: Shari P. Pulman Judy Lackritz, [email protected] Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services (GMJSS) works to meet the Director Community Relations Council needs and enrich the lives of Jewish seniors in the San Antonio area [email protected] by providing transportation for Jewish seniors, through direct services, and through grants to other organizations for programs that benefit all San Antonio area Jewish seniors. Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio SAN ANTONIO CONGREGATIONS P.O. Box 780264 San Antonio, TX 78278 Phone: (210) 736-4352 Congregation Agudas Achim (Conservative) Temple Chai (Reform) Non-profit organization offering interest-free loans to members of the 16550 Huebner Road, 78248 Meets at the Campus of the San Antonio San Antonio Jewish community in need of temporary assistance Phone: (210) 479-0307 Fax: (210) 479-0295 Jewish Community website: www.agudas-achim.org 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., 78231 Jewish Family Service Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Senior Rabbi Office: 7410 Blanco Road, Suite #340 12500 NW Military Highway, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX 78231 Hazzan Jeremy Lipton San Antonio, TX 78216 Phone: (210) 302-6920 Fax: (210) 302-6952 Congregation Beth Am (Reconstructionist) Office phone: (210) 340-2090 Executive Director: M. H. Levine President: Marion Bernstein 7150 IH 10 West, 78213 website: www.templechaisa.org Jewish Family Service (JFS) offers a wide range of professional Phone: (210) 492-2173 Fax: (210) 342-8935 Rabbi David Komerofsky counseling, social services, advocacy for victims of crime, and website: www.bethamsatx.org services for seniors including senior living and care options. Lay Leader Marion Bernstein Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas JFS maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all time. 14535 Blanco Rd., 78216 Congregation Rodfei Sholom Phone: (210) 492-1085 Fax: (210) 493-9460 San Antonio Hillel (Orthodox) website: www.chabadsa.com Website: www.sahillel.org Director: Samantha Mazuz 3003 Sholom Dr., 78230 Rabbi Chaim Block Phone: (210) 201-Jews Email: [email protected] Phone: (210) 493-3557 Fax: (210) 492-0629 Rabbi Yossi Marrus San Antonio Hillel serves college students throughout the San E-Mail address: [email protected] Rabbi Levi Teldon Antonio area. SA Hillel maintains a presence on the primary cam- Website: www.rodfeisholom.org puses (UTSA and Trinity), with students from other campuses invited Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg Congregation Israel of San Antonio to join those events or city-wide events. Rabbi Avraham Scheinberg (Conservative, Covenantal After School Judaics (JAS @ The J) Judaism in Prayer and Practice) Jewish Community of the Hill Country 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6969 Office & Mailings: Kerrville, Texas 16320 Huebner Road at St. Andrew For information: (830) 367-2000 Gan Gani Preschool San Antonio, Texas, 78248 14535 Blanco Rd. 78216 / Phone: (210) 764-0300 Temple Beth-El (Reform) All Faiths Chapel: 211 Belknap Place, 78212 5000 Fawn Meadow Drive at Floyd Curl Heintz Preschool Phone: (210) 733-9135 Fax: (210) 737-8946 San Antonio, Texas 78240 16550 Huebner Rd. 78248 / Phone: (210) 479-0429 E-mail address: [email protected] Phone: (210) 387-2436 Website:www.beth-elsa.org Hazzan David Silverstein, JD, JCC Block & Dreeben School for Young Children Rabbi Mara Nathan, Senior Rabbi, Founding Ritual Leader 12500 NW Military Hwy., 78231 / Phone: (210) 302-6846 Rabbi Elisa Koppel, Rev. David Miron UMC, Torah Academy of San Antonio Rabbi Samuel M. 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THE12 JEWISHDecember JOURNAL 2014 A publication of the Jewish FederationA publicationof San Antonio of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHENOVEMBER JEWISH 2014JOURNAL29 MAZAL TOV BAT MITZVAH: Shectman named Iliana Isaura Cantu National Cantor Iliana Isaura Cantu will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Temple Beth-El. She is the daughter of Aliza and of Jewish War Veterans Willie Cantu and the younger sister of Sophia Norton Shectman has been appointed to serve in the Cantu. position of National Cantor by the National Commander Iliana is a seventh grader at St. Luke’s of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of Episcopal School where she enjoys learning America. Shectman currently serves as Commander of about global issues in her World Trade class San Antonio Post 753, and Chaplain of the Department of and actively participating in her in-school TALO (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma) of the dance program where she performs Irish Penner'sJewish War / 2x2 Veterans units of(4 the units) United States of America. dance, ballet, and contemporary jazz. Iliana Is the number of friends your son can invite to Jewish Journal - December 2014 also loves being a part of Revolution 360, his Bar Mitzvah directly proportional to the number a competitive dance team based out of San BAR MITZVAH TRADITION Antonio Dance Academy. With this dance of people you can squeeze into your living room? school and team she actively works on new organizations around San Antonio to gain If only they’d rent at the Campus. Then routines in ballet, modern, and lyrical dance. a better understanding of the needs in our I could invitePenne Jimmy, and Tara, and Corey, r’s BAR MITZVAH TRADITION When she is not in the dance studio, community. Iliana enjoys spending time with friends, and Shelby,Has andthe Martha,largest and selection Jason, and of boy’s suits in the southwest She will continue to donate her time Mark, and Karen, and Noah, and... skiing on snow or the water, and playing through the National Charity League, St. the piano. Instead of choosing one Luke’s Episcopal School Social Action organization for her mitzvah project, Martin projects, and with her family at St. PJs and Goodfriend Iliana decided to work with a variety of Heintz Preschool. found the perfect suit at Penner’s for his Bar B'NAI MITZVAH: Mitzvah. WE RENT! For more information, call Mike Gri n at 210-302-6801 Benjamin Zander Fogel and It’s worth the trip from The Valley, Corpus, Austin and even Houston for the best selection of suits!

BAR MITZVAH TRADITION TRADITION BAR MITZVAH or Carisa Heiss at 210-302-6866. You can Penner’salso visit www.thecampustx.org. 226-2487 Maxwell Kalmans Fogel 311 West Commerce (free parking in rear) Benjamin Zander Fogel and Maxwell BAR MITZVAH TRADITION Kalmans Fogel were called to the Torah for their B’Nai Mitzvah on Saturday, Brainstorming a Bat or Bar Mitzvah? Nov. 22. Ben and Max are the sons There’s a room for that! of Barri and Kirby Fogel, brothers to The Campus has a variety of rooms available for rent which are Samantha and grandchildren of Buddy and Doris Kalmans of Houston, Melanie perfect for events large and small. For more information, visit Fogel of Dallas, and Richard and Naomi www.thecampustx.org or call Mike Gri n, 210-302-6801 Fogel of Dallas. or Carisa Heiss, 210-302-6866. Ben and Max are 7th graders at Eisenhower Middle School. Outside of school, Ben studies dance, participates in choir, loves to play basketball, swim and ride his longboard. Max is an avid reader, aspiring filmmaker, swims and likes to hang out with his friends. Max and Ben both are active in Agudas Achim youth activities as well as campers at Camp Young Judea.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 13 IN THE COMMUNITY Global Day of Jewish Learning brings together over 200 people By Rachel Stern more sessions, had a special PJ Library program for children and Kids take On Sunday November 16th, families and ended the day with a 2014 San Antonio participated reception. (see next column) part in Global in the Global Day of Jewish Our local presenters included: Learning (GDJL). We joined Rabbi Chaim Block, Rabbi Day, too with hundreds of communities Avraham Scheinberg, Rabbi world wide celebrating the gift of Mara Nathan, Rabbi David By Lauren Abraham, communal learning. This year the Komerofsky, Rabbi Jeffrey PJ Library Coordinator theme was Heroes Villains, Saints Abraham, Aliza Cantu and Ronit and Fools: The People in the Sherwin. WOW! Super! What an Book and we offered a variety of Our program would not have Lisa Abramson and her daughter joined in on the events for awesome day. PJ Library and the Kehila Project came sessions related to the theme. been possible without the support children on the Global Day of Jewish Learning. together, with capes, cos- Our program began in the and planning from our wonderful tumes, and cheer, and they GDJL committee, which brought morning and was spread were ready for the Global throughout our congregations together representatives from the Day of Jewish Learning. where there were different entire community. Our committee This year’s Global Day of sessions offered at each location. will be meeting soon to debrief Jewish Learning theme was We convened later in the day at this year and to begin planning for Heros & Villains, Saints & the Campus where we gathered the future. Fools: The People of the for an amazing keynote by New We look back on our first Book. Thus, we invited both York Times best selling author, GDJL experience enriched by Batman of San Antonio and Paul Benjamin on the History the learning and togetherness Princess Elsa of Frozen to of Jews in Comics. Following that took place and look forward Mike Stern (front) and others participate at a session during be our guest PJ Library story the keynote we offered even to next year! the Global Day of Jewish Learning.

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readers and teach our youngest Batman members of the Jewish communi- shares a Treasures to ty about the story of The Mitzvah story with Magician. youngsters The theme of the day brought at the be found at out the "Super Hero" in our fami- GLobal Day lies. We made Super Hero Skew- of Jewish ers with grapes, cheerios, dates, Learning upcoming and other fruits as snacks, and as our special craft, each child made their own Super Hero Shield that rummage sale was decorated by words that our children felt encompassed their Bargain shoppers, get ready for Agudas Superhero traits, including being Achim Sisterhood’s annual Estate and Thrift honest, caring, charitable (as Tze- Sale on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, dakah donors), a good listener, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Organizers and many more. PJ Library Parents were full of already looking forward to the promise there are items for shoppers of all There were plenty of smiles excitement about this program. next event.” Said PJ Library Par- ages. and questions for our super heros. “My children really enjoyed ent Advisory Committee Member, Proceeds will benefit Congregation Batman shared that his biggest seeing all of their friends, and Lisa Abramson. The PJ Library schools and activities as well as a number Mitzvah project is that he visits having fun, and making their hosts events each month to bring of community organizations including the children in local hospitals to shields. I will never forget the our PJ Library readers, age 6 cheer them up and help them go shock in their faces as they saw months to 7 years old, together Battered Women’s Shelter, Goodwill, Fisher on adventures together. live heros reading the same PJ and to help strengthen our Jew- House, Haven for Hope, Boysville, the The Batman of San Antonio Library books that we read at our ish community. The events are Humane Society, Fisher House and Dress will return for our December PJ own home. My younger daughter, sponsored by the Jewish Federa- for Success. Library to pick up unwrapped Lauren, age 3, was in tears and tion of San Antonio, and are free Note all sales are final. Cash and carry toys to donate to his holiday did not want to leave this fun of charge. only, no checks or credit cards will be drive. filled afternoon. Our family is accepted.

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 15 Whether it’s a Holocaust survivor left without family, a single You mother who’s lost her job or an entire community devastated by hardship. In San Antonio, in Israel, and across the globe, Federation is might there. We foster Jewish life in countless other ways as well. Helping thousands to reconnect to their Jewish identity wherever there say is a longing. Supporting Israel experiences, Jewish educational experiences, and Jewish summer camp experiences.

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16 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL IN THE COMMUNITY Agudas Achim Hanukkah is coming… But first, a spot of tea! San Antonio’s two Lunch or fish and chips), Living Activity Room, 2702 Sisterhood’s Game Day Hadassah groups will be and reservations must be Cembalo Blvd. The speaker celebrating in December – made as soon as possible. will be Hazzan Jeremy Lipton returns December 16 but not just on Hanukkah. For information, call either of Congregation Agudas Agudas Achim the tables, chairs, food and The Rose Treiman Group Sandra Shaenfield, (210) Achim, who will also lead Sisterhood’s 17th Annual door prizes as well as lunch will meet for lunch at 11:30 492-9562, or Ruth Toback, the group in holiday songs. Games Day will be held and snacks. Reservations on Wednesday, Dec. 3, (210) 694-7552. Reservations should be made on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the are required. at the English Tea Shop, The Leah Goot Group by calling Marge Present, (210) Gurinsky Family Social To hold your spot, 6877 Bandera Rd. Carol will celebrate the first night 492-5153. Hall from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. contact Linda Aboloff at Thompson will discuss of Hanukkah and will learn Those who are still Everyone invited to bring (210) 479-3612 or Babs growing up in England more about “The December seeking a Hanukkah gift their favorite games and Schnitzer at (210) 764- and show how to make Dilemma: Holidays and for a special woman might friends. 1714. a proper “cuppa.” There Interfaith Families,” when they want to consider making a Agudas Achim The cost is $12, which is a $15 charge for lunch meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, $100 donation to the Sarah Sisterhood will provide may be paid at the door. (either a Ploughman’s Dec. 16, at the Adante Senior Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower, the newest addition to the Hadassah Hospital The most extensive exhibition of French impressionist and at Ein Karem. In return, you may opt to receive a post-impressionist paintings to come to San Antonio. silver heart necklace. For information on how to do this, call Kathy O’Neill at (210) 823-8603. Chabad’s Women’s Rosh September 3, 2014 | January 4, 2015 Chodesh Celebration The Women’s League of Chabad’s ‘Rosh Chodesh Celebration’ for the month of Tevet will take place on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. at the home of Simone Kboudi. Chabad’s monthly Rosh Chodesh Celebrations provide an opportunity for women from throughout the community to socialize, enjoy a home-cooked dinner and be inspired by a D’var Members see it FREE! Torah presented by Mrs. Rivkie Block. This month’s Visit mcnayart.org to learn D’var Torah is entitled more about membership. Warming the Winter Solstice. 6000 North New Braunfels | PO Box 6069 For more information San Antonio, Texas 78209-0069 Claude Monet, Argenteuil (detail), ca. 1872. about the Women’s League mcnayart.org Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection. of Chabad and the Rosh The exhibition is organized by the Chodesh Celebrations, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. call (210) 492-1085 email [email protected].

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 17 WHAT’S HAPPENING

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New Tutors Gail Ratner, Ellen Dubick and Amanda Nathan The Jewish Coalition for Literacy recently held its Fall Orientation. Volunteers are still welcome to Face painting was just one of the many activities available for children. sign up to Mentor to a Student in his or her own Rabbi school. Contact Nathan Ratner, Coordinator of the Jeffrey San Antonio Jewish Coalition for Literacy at (210) Abraham 302-6960 or by email at [email protected]. tends to the grill at the 2nd annual Happy Hanukkah Kosher BBQ from the board and staff of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio!

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Veterans of all backgrounds attended the senior lunch at the JCC. Simone Kboudi joins her grandfather, Alec Fisher at the event PROJECT WELCOME HOME On Tuesday, Nov. 11, as part of a new initiative called Project Welcome Home, seniors gathered at the Barshop Jewish Community Center to celebrate Veteran’s Day. JCC seniors were encouraged to invite a veteran to senior lunch at no cost and wear patriotic or military attire. During the ceremony, veterans were acknowledged and thanked for their service to the country. JCC staff distributed cards handmade by children enrolled in the JCC after school program and lead the group in a lively bout of patriotic songs. Saul Levenshus, JCC CEO, addressed the seniors and veterans, thanking them for their service and participation in senior programming at the JCC. As lunch progressed, veterans shared stories and memories at their tables. The festivities culminated with a beautiful American flag cake which was Sherie Trakhtenbroit with her mother Lucille Friedman enjoyed by all attendees. Seniors enjoyed a fun event at Congregation Project Welcome Home is a new JCC initiative that aims to engage Rodfei Sholom with the L’Chayim Club’s Pre- Jewish veterans with the greater community. Thanksgiving Luncheon.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 19 SUPER SUNDAY

Federation volunteers and staff at Super Sunday included (L to R) Amy Reagin, Young Adults making calls (L to R) Kelly Klein, Co-Chair, Super Sunday; Nicole Porterfield, Chair, Amy Benedikt, Jonathan Gurwitz, Campaign Chair; Francesca Garrett, Judy Lackritz The Tribe; Francesca Garrett, Brian Feld, Sam Klein, Jon Kravitz (L to R ) Agudas Achim Rabbi Levi 5th graders Teldon; Rabbi making Avraham “Thank You” Scheinberg calls

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Annual Campaign, the Fifth grade class of SUPER SUNDAY the Inda Posner Agudas Achim Religious continued from page 1 School made “Thank You” calls to donors 2014 Campaign Chair, Jonathan Gurwitz. who had already made a pledge to the Super Sunday Co-Chairs, Howie 2014 Campaign. (see related article on the Nestel and Kelly Klein, welcomed the Twinning Program, pg. 21) volunteers and continued to motivate the According to Gurwitz, “Super Sunday is a callers throughout the day with words of day when we can all come together, connect encouragement, updates and fun raffles. with each other and really make a difference. Howie said, “Co-chairing the 2014 Through the Annual Campaign, we literally Federation Super Sunday was a lot of fun and help to save and change lives here in San very rewarding. Raising almost $120,000 in Antonio, Israel and 70 countries around the just one day with a great group of volunteers globe." was awesome!” Kelly shared, “Being a If you missed the chance to donate at volunteer for Super Sunday, I know my Super Sunday, it is not too late. Make a gift efforts directly impact our Jewish community that makes a difference by donating online at – locally and abroad.” www.jfsatx.org or call the Jewish Federation The phones were manned by volunteers of San Antonio at (210)302-6960. Special of all ages. Synagogues and Agencies came thanks and “Bravo” to our Super Sunday Co- out as groups, to make calls and make a Chairs Howie Nestel and Kelly Klein. Callers from Torah Academy of San Antonio (L to R) Daniella Sarfati, difference. While most of the volunteers Simona Lascu, Aaron Sarfati, Stacey Klein Schwartz, Marcia Schwartz, were making calls for donations to the PHOTOS CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Jeremy Schwartz

20 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL SUPER SUNDAY SUPER SUNDAY Area 5th graders Skype with Western Galilee students at Super Sunday

On the morning of Super Sunday, Katherine Adelman Super Sunday. The students made the 5th grade students of the Inda introduced area teens Thank-You calls to donors who had Posner Religious School (IPRS) of to Israeli Soldier Izzy already pledged to the 2014 Annual Congregation Agudas Achim met at Ezagui at Rosella’s Campaign, as well as volunteered for The Jewish Campus to study together coffee. other administrative tasks of the day. with their Israeli counterparts from Their impact on Super Sunday was the Shazar School in Akko, Israel. felt by those they called as well as by The students from Israel and San the callers in the room. Susan Kariv, Antonio met each other for the first Federation’s Chief Development time using Skype -- kicking off the Officer, commented, “It was inspiring new year of “twinning.” This will be to see these young students proudly the third year that IPRS will partner talking about “community” to their with the school. Israeli counterparts and then seeing IPRS Education Director, Karen them in the calling room at Super Katims, wished the Israeli students Sunday, making calls and helping out! an Erev Tov (Good evening), as the then said “Shalom,” introduced Katims also told the Shazar students I see future leaders in the making!” class began at 5:30 p.m. Israel time. themselves using both their English about past activities and how much Twinning is a program of the The Israeli students were welcomed, and Hebrew names, and shared they enjoyed having their teacher, Parnership2Gether (P2G) of the and reintroduced to the IPRS teacher, something that they like to do as a Orli, visit San Antonio as part of an Jewish Agency and the Jewish Rosa Jonasz, whom they had met hobby. The IPRS students told the educators’ exchange. “This class on Federation, which connects Israeli in Israel when Jonasz was visiting. Shazar Students about Super Sunday Super Sunday was just the beginning and American students – giving them Both the IPRS and Israeli students and the Jewish Community of San of our partnership program for the a chance to study together and meet were excited to meet each other. Antonio, how we are all connected, year, and we look forward to more each other, ultimately beginning The Shazar students sang Ani and how this day brings us closer. partner activities and hopefully new friendships. This is the third V’Atah Neshaneh Et HaOlam, “You The IPRS students showed the back future visits with our friends in year that IPRS is partnering with and I Can Change the World,” to of their t-shirts to the Israeli students Israel!” said Karen Katims. the Israeli school. Temple Beth El the IPRS class and then introduced which read, “The Strength of a Throughout the morning class, also participates in the Twinning themselves. Each IPRS student People. The Power of Community.” students took turns volunteering for Program.

SUPER SUNDAY continued from page 20

Daniel Laser, Executive Director, (L to R) – Steve Butler; Jonathan Gurwitz, Campaign Chair; Megan Kluger; M.H. Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services Levine, Executive Director, Jewish Family Service Rabbi David Komerofsky

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 21 WHAT’S HAPPENING

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 23 IN THE COMMUNITY JEWISH WAR Izzy Ezagui inspires area teens and young adults

VETERANS CORNER By Lauren Abraham UPCOMING EVENTS FOR POST 753 Campaign Associate Thursday, Dec. 25 Post members will assemble at the recreation room of the main The Jewish Federation of San building at Audie Murphy VA Hospital at Antonio was proud to host 12:45 p.m. to walk the wards of the hospital Israeli soldier Izzy Ezagui, distributing ice cream and cookies to the who met with area Teens and patients and staff on duty. Young Adults on November Sunday, Dec. 28 Post election meeting at 5 at Rosella’s Coffee Shop. the Jewish Campus, Room 277, starting at An American-born squad 9:30 a.m., with light breakfast followed by commander in the Israel Defense business meeting which includes election of Forces, Izzy was severely officers for 2015. wounded in combat, losing Tuesday, Dec. 30 Post members will his dominant arm. Despite his conduct Bingo at Audie Murphy CTC starting injury, Izzy returned to his unit to From left to right- Back row: Josh Behn, Sophia Ricciardi, Jacob Schwartz, Ali at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments at 8 p.m. continue defending his country. Schwartz, Ilan Sonsino, Lainey Komerofsky, Charlie Pullen, Soldier Izzy Ezagui, for patients. In May of 2011, Shimon Peres, Jeremy Saklad, Jared Saklad, Maddie Pullen, Gabe Komerofsky, Joel Saklad Friday to Sunday, Jan. 16 to 18 the president of Israel, awarded Front row: Sam Schechter, Jeremy Powell, Sandra Marcashamer, Liat Department meeting in New Orleans. him the highest accolade a Rosenberg, Kathryn Adelman Saturday, Jan. 24 Installation of post soldier outside the battlefield time with Israeli soldiers during stayed on to hear the riveting officers at Barn Door starting at 7 p.m. could receive. his Birthright trip to Israel when story of Izzy. Amy Saklad, the There will be no post meeting in January as Fifteen year old Katherine he turned 18. Izzy encouraged all mother of 10th grade triplets installation will take place instead of meeting. Adelman gave a compelling of the teens to take advantage of Joel, Jared, and Jeremy Saklad, Guests are welcomed at post activities. Call introduction of Izzy, sharing how this amazing trip and to find their commented on how terrific it postMain commander Street Properties Norton Shectman / 2x1 unitsat (210) (2 units)Izzy gained his true passion for own connection to Israel. See EZAGUI, page 25 493-6660Jewish Journal if interested - August for further 2014 information. Israel after meeting and spending Parents of many of the teens

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The Campus of the San Antonio “Everyone has their strengths EZAGUI continued from page 24 Jewish Community. At a wine and weaknesses. Everyone has and dessert reception, Izzy something to add to the team.” was for all of the San Antonio was able to again convey his She looks forward to applying area teens to come together personal story and passion for that message as she continues to learn, schmooze and get to Israel. to build San Antonio’s Jewish know one another. She shared Nicole Porterfield, Chair of Young Adult community. how she and her children The Tribe, shared that Izzy Participants of both events were so touched by Izzy’s was easy to connect with and learned about how the Jewish story. She said, “My sons she resonated with the way Federation of San Antonio is exited with a new connection he spoke. “He was so calm committed to strengthening to Israel and had a great time and gentle, and he lights up our Jewish community in San simultaneously.” when he tells his story.” Her Antonio, in Israel and around The Young Adults of our favorite message came from the world. community also had a chance Izzy when he was asked how Through inspiring events to hear from Izzy and learn he got the courage to re-enlist like this one, with Izzy, the Sam Klein, Kelly Klein, guest speaker Izzy Ezagui, Samantha Mazuz, and Nicole Porterfield were able to spend time and about his experience when they in the army, even after his loss Federation was able to bring deepen their connection to Israel and the Jewish Federation. gathered on November 6 at of his dominant arm. He said, Israel to our next generation.

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 27 IN THE COMMUNITY: YOUTH & SENIORS Heintz Preschool offers It's not L’Chayim Hanukkah too late winter camp for young for seniors to donate Hands-on science, non- is available with reservations. Community seniors favorite games. There will to the traditional arts and crafts, Older students (11 and up) are invited to attend be a Hanukkah Grab Bag, silly sports and more, are in are encouraged to sign up as Congregation Rodfei and everyone is asked to Federation store at Heintz Preschool of Camper Assistants (CA) to Sholom’s L’Chayim Club bring a wrapped unisex gift Congregation Agudas Achim’s help teachers as they guide monthly event on Wednesday, costing no more than $5. Annual Winter Camp. Session One campers in “cool” winter Dec. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to There is no charge for Campaign. runs December 22 to 24 and activities. 1 p.m. A traditional, home- seniors, thanks to the co- Session Two runs December For more information, cooked Hanukkah luncheon sponsorship of Rodfei 29 to 31. Camp hours are from call (210) 479-0429 or email will be served. Sholom and a generous 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., extended day [email protected]. There will be a D’var grant from Golden Manor. It's easy! Torah given by Rabbi Others are welcome and Avraham Scheinberg; and encouraged to attend at $5 Donate Rodfei Sholom Winter Camp in keeping with Hanukkah, per person. If planning to securely Rodfei Sholom will offer hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be time for dreidel- attend, RSVP by Thursday, students a Winter Camp this with extended stay until 3:00 spinning and more. All are Dec.11, to rodfeisa@gmail. online at year from December 22 through pm available. For more details, encouraged to bring their com or (210) 493-3557. January 2. (There will be no contact the synagogue office at www.jfsatx.org camp December 25 or January [email protected] or (210) or 1). All community children, 493-3557 or e-mail Rabbi Sunshine Club to Host age 2 through 5th Grade, are Avraham Scheinberg directly at call us at welcome to participate. The [email protected]. Pre-Hanukkah luncheon (210) The Sunshine Club, a Manor Jewish Senior monthly social for seniors, Services. 302-6960. Hands on Hanukkah is pleased to be hosting a All Sunshine Club pre-Hanukkah luncheon events are complimentary. at the JCC on Wednesday, Dec. 10 Transportation to and Thank from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from is also available Thursday, Dec. 18, from top” food Items. you! at the Chabad Center for upon request at no cost. 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., the In addition, the Food Bank Jewish Life & Learning, For more information JCC will host Hands on also collects dog and cat 14535 Blanco Rd. please call Chabad Chanukah, an event that food for those receiving food Participants will at (210) 764-0300 or is free and open to the pantry assistance who have have the opportunity to email Rochel@ChabadSA. community. The event will animal companions in need. socialize and enjoy a com. feature latkes, crafts, an Dry and wet dog and cat Hanukkah lunch with engaging book reading from food, as well as treats and cat treats. PJ Library and menorah litter are always welcome. The Sunshine Club is lighting at sundown. For more information sponsored by the Chabad Additionally, attendees are ontact Aliyah Kuchinsky at Center for Jewish Life encouraged to participate (210) 302-6827. & Learning and Golden in the Block and Dreeben School for Young Children’s annual Tikkun Olam [heal the world] initiative by bringing and donating food for the San Antonio Food Bank. Participants are invited bring one of the “Twelve Most Wanted,” 1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. #106 which includes peanut butter, San Antonio, TX 78258 cereal, tuna, beans, rice, www.janismorganrealty.com macaroni and cheese, chili, canned stews, soups and Janis 210.413.5032 luncheon meats, full meals Kerri 210.445.0320 in a can or box, and all “pop Office 210.482.3236

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 29 HANUKKAH Outdoor family menorah Chanukah Night at the Spurs lighting at Chabad on December 17 The Chabad Center will The short and festive For the first time ever in Chanukah at the Spurs presented before going on host a family menorah outdoor program, bidding San Antonio, the Jewish 2014 hat designed for the court. lighting on the last night of farewell to the Hanukkah community will have the this occasion, and an Chanukah at the Spurs Hanukkah, Tuesday, Dec. holiday, will include the opportunity to celebrate opportunity to go down is being coordinated by 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. kindling of a 12 foot Chanukah together at the to the court, shoot a post- the Chabad Center for at the Chabad Center for menorah, hot latkes, music AT&T Center, as the San game free throw and Jewish Life and Learning Jewish Life & Learning, and chocolate gelt. The Antonio Spurs take on the participate in a special in conjunction with The 14535 Blanco Rd. event is free and open to all. Memphis Grizzlies. Menorah lighting ceremony Jewish Federation of San A limited number of and photo. Antonio, Congregation Spurs tickets will be Tickets may be purchased Agudas Achim, Temple Beth Hanukkah Happiness available for the December and printed by visiting El and Congregation Rodfei 17 game (7:30 p.m. tipoff) www.ChabadSA.com/ Sholom. at a discounted rate of $30 Spurs. Use special offer For more information, with Agudas Achim a ticket. This will include code: Spurs. Be sure to please call Chabad at (210) Congregation Agudas Achim program at a La Cantera a seat in a designated print and complete the 764-0300 or visit www. will celebrate Hanukkah with restaurant to be announced. section, a commemorative waiver which must be SpursChanukah.com. a new twist this year, including events across the city as well Lots of Latkes Dinner and as a culmination dinner. a Show Featuring The Bible Players Chai Lights Hanukkah Gift Hands On Hanukkah Tuesday, December 16 Program beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 from The Hanukkah Latkes Show at Temple Beth-El 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. outside the Dinner at Congregation Temple Beth-El Jewish Family Service and to share their studies of Vineyard Whole Foods Agudas Achim will include Sisterhood is planning Family Prevention Service Judaic songs, instrumental Meet “David the Dreydel,” fried chicken and latkes, a festive Chai Lights in San Antonio, Texas. music and folk dances. eat latkes and treats, play plus some healthy options, Hanukkah Gift Show This year, Chai Lights Latkes hot off the grill Hanukkah games, create too, followed at 6:30 p.m. complete with lights, food, will feature music from will be for sale from 12 Hanukkah crafts, enjoy by a fun, family-friendly decorations, and gifts local professionals, and noon until 2 p.m. Take some music, and much more. The show by The Bible Players on Sunday, December students from Holy Spirit home, sit and eat at a table program is free and open to (sponsored by Camp Young 14 from 9 a.m-2 p.m. in Catholic School. Directed or on Latke Lane. the community. Judaea). the synagogue’s Barshop byBarry Martha Efron, Klein, Attourney as it is an / 2x2 units (4 units) Cost for the dinner is $10 Auditorium, 211 Belknap opportunity for the students Hanukkah Storytime with Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 for adults over the age of Place. Chai Lights will offer Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham 18; free for all 17 and under, a wide array of Hanukkah Monday, Dec. 15 at 4:30 reservations are required. candy, decorations, p.m. at Barnes & Noble La There is no charge for the menorahs and more, as well Cantera show and all are welcome. as beautiful items from Enjoy Hanukkah world famous artists. stories, color Hanukkah For more information Admission is free. The Sesame color sheets, eat on any of these programs, proceeds from the sales Hanukkah gelt, and enjoy please call (210) 479-0307. benefit the youth programs a no-host dinner after the at Temple Beth El and Rodfei to host Chanukah Happening Rodfei Sholom’s for adults with Rabbi $2.50 per child (ages 3 years Chanukah Happening will Scheinberg, arts & crafts, and older). take place on Sunday, Dec. cookie decorating, a If attending, RSVP by 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Chanukah puppet show, a Wednesday, Dec. 10, to The event will include train ride on The Chanukah [email protected] or breakfast, “The Why’s Express and more. Cost for (210) 493-3557. and How’s of Chanukah” the event is $5 per adult or

30 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL ARTS & CULTURE Fiddler on the Roof coming to The Playhouse Fiddler on the Roof will open Federation and the organizations it Adult for $30, Military (w/ ID) for preserve his family’s happiness and at The Playhouse San Antonio on supports in San Antonio. A portion $23, Seniors (60+) for $23. his religious traditions as 1905 Tsarist December 5 in the Russell Hill of each ticket on Dec. 22 will be In addition to the Federation benefit Russia transforms around them. Rogers Theatre and will run through donated to the Jewish Federation of night on December 22, a $5 discount is The show features Tova Rubin to the closing on December 22. San Antonio. being offered via Golden Manor Jewish and her four children. Meredith The Jewish Federation of San The Playhouse is located at 800 Senior Services (GMJSS) for select Alvarado, community relations Antonio will be the beneficiary West Ashby Place in San Pedro Park. performances on December 7, 11, 14 director of the Playhouse, points of the show’s final performance For more information or to purchase and 18. For more information, contact out that it will be the “last chance to on Monday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m., tickets, go to www.theplayhousesa. GMJSS at (210) 302-6946. catch the talented family on the San The Playhouse’s first ever Charity org or call (210) 733-7258. Fiddler on the Roof is a story Antonio stage before they head off night in recognition of the Jewish Regular ticket prices are: General about a Jewish father’s struggle to to D.C.”

Congregation Agudas Strauss Festival discussion & Chamber Achim to hold concert to be held at the JCC The JCC will host an Scholastic Book sale evening of Richard Strauss, EVENING OF which will include a panel RICHARD STRAUSS Head on down to the (Sunday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; discussion and a chamber FREE Scholastic Book Fair Sir Monday, Tuesday, Thursday concert. The free event will Sunday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. Readalot’s Castle, Enter and Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 take place Sunday, Jan. 4 at at the Barshop JCC in the the Kingdom of Books p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 6 p.m. at the Barshop JCC in Holzman Auditorium. at the Goldie & Joe Tills a.m. – 6 p.m.). There will the Holzman Auditorium. Library, Congregation be wonderful books for all Composer Richard man, join San Antonio Agudas Achim. The Book ages, pre-school to adult. Strauss had a relationship Symphony Music Director Fair will take place on For more information, call of convenience with Sebastian Lang-Lessing, December 7 - 15. Hours Lynn Waghalter at (210) Adolf Hitler, purportedly Steven G. Kellman Ph.D., coincide with the Heintz 479-0307 ext. 21 or email, in the hopes to promote professor of comparative Pre-School and the Inda tills.library@agudas- German art, culture and literature at UTSA, Maxine Posner Religious School achim.org. music. To gain an in depth Cohen, Holocaust educator understanding of how and David S. Gross, Strauss’ personal choices president of the San Antonio Richard Strauss (11 June 1864 – during the 1930s and 1940s Symphony as they discuss 8 September 1949) was a leading left an impression on not and take questions from the German composer and conductor onlyChicagoChicago the music BagelBagel he &composed& DeliDeli // 2x1.5 2x1.5audience. unitsunits (3(3 units)units) throughout Germany and Austria. butJewishJewish also onJournalJournal his legacy -- AugustDecember as a 2013 2014The evening will be complemented by performances from musicians of the San Antonio Symphony previewing works of Strauss that are Chicago Bagel & Deli to be performed as part of the festival. This event is Happy Chanukah! presented in part by Texas HAPPY NEW YEAR! Public Radio, The San Place$1.00 your orders for OFF the holidays Antonio Symphony, and the by August 19 for special white fish Barshop JCC. ALLand choppedPREORDERED liver orders Round Challah with Raisins, Lox, Bagels, Reservations required. DOZEN BAGELS Visit www.jccsanantonio.org/ MustCream be called cheese, in at least Whole 1 day inwhitefish advance. Limit pieces 2 dozen available per coupon EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2014 artandmusic for more info. Wurzbach & Vance Jackson 691-2245 Monday-FridayWurzbach 6am - 3pm & • VanceSaturday Jackson 7am -3pm 691-2245 • Sunday 7am-2pm Monday-Friday 6am - 3pm • Saturday 7am -3pm • Sunday 7am-2pm

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 31 ARTS & CULTURE Special screening of Beneath JCC Youth Theatre the Helmet: From High STARZ & NOVA School to the Home Front present fall productions The Barshop Jewish new songs. The Israel Public Action High School to the Home commented on the Community Center Youth The Musical Adventures Committee of Congregation Front is a coming of age story importance of having performance troupes present of Flat Stanley is based on Rodfei Sholom has been that highlights five young the Jewish community, two family-friendly shows the best-selling book series. selected to show the San Israeli high school graduates, especially students, attending this month. Stanley Lambchop is your Antonio Premiere of the who are drafted into the army the screening. “While most The STARZ Youth ordinary, run-of-the-mill kid, acclaimed Israeli film, to defend their country. At the high school students will go Performance Troupe, until one night, his bulletin Beneath the Helmet: From age of 18, away from their to a college after graduating, composed of students aged board falls on him while he’s High School to the Home houses, family, and friends Israeli students must go to fifth to twelfth grade, presents sleeping. When he wakes Front on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 these young individuals the army,” he said. “They Beauty and the Beast. up the next day, Stanley is p.m. at the Santikos Embassy undergo a demanding serve the country with pride NOVA, which is composed literally flat. Throughout the 14. An Israeli officer will be journey, revealing the core of and in a spirit of love; they of students in second show, Stanley - the ultimate present to respond to questions who they are and who they protect Israel and world through fourth grade, will exchange student - searches after the film. want to be. Jewry. Israel exists thanks to be presenting The Musical the globe for a solution to his San Antonio is one of the From the creators of the their sacrifice.” Adventures of Flat Stanley. unusual problem. few selected cities in the PBS-featured documentary Tickets are: Adults $10; Performances of Beauty The Musical Adventures of world chosen to screen the film Israel Inside: How a students free of charge. and the Beast are on Saturday, Flat Stanley will be performed movie which was already Small Nation Makes a Big To order tickets or for Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. shown in Jerusalem before Difference, the film Beneath more information contact Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at an audience of more than the Helmet illustrates how Bobbie Ghitis at 493-3557, in the Sheldon Vexler Theatre. 4:30 p.m. in the Holzman 500 people. The event these young men and women ext. 212 or send an email Tickets are $7. Auditorium. Tickets are $5. featured special guest are protecting not only to iparodfei@sbcglobal. The classic story tells of Tickets for both shows Michael Oren, former Israeli their homes, but the shared net. Checks should be sent Belle, a young woman in may be purchased in advance Ambassador to the US. It values of peace, equality, to Congregation Rodfei a provincial town, and the by contacting Lauri Batey has also been premiered in opportunity, democracy, Sholom, Attn. IPA, 3003 Beast, who is really a young at 210-302-6859. For more New York and Los Angeles religious tolerance and Sholom Dr., San Antonio, prince trapped under the information about joining and will be shown in film women’s rights. The lessons Texas 78230. spell of an enchantress. The the STARZ or NOVA theatre festivals across the U.S. they learn along the way, are Tickets can also be picked show features songs from the groups, please contact Rachel including Atlanta, Miami lessons that can be adapted, up at the Santikos Embassy Academy Award-winning Rustin at (210) 302-6969 or and Chicago in the coming understood and appreciated Theater, 13707 Embassy animatedEl Jarro feature de Arturo as well / as 2x2 [email protected] (4 units) . months. by everyone. Row, on December 4, after 6 Jewish Journal - January 2010 - v.1 Beneath the Helmet: From Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg p.m. Limited seating. Sheldon Vexler Theatre actors recognized The Alamo Theatre awards. Kimberly Arts Council (ATAC) Stephenson and Travis held its 24th Annual Simpson both received Awards Ceremony awards for their work in Sunday, Nov. 2. The the theatre’s production awards for local theatre of When You Comin’ works were created to Back, Red Ryder? and recognize and celebrate Amy Clay received the work of San Antonio an award for her work theatre artists, both on in the comedy Dearly stage and behind the Departed. scenes. The Vex also received This year several an Excellence in Sheldon Vexler Production award for Theatre actors received When You Comin’ Back, Excellence in Acting Red Ryder?.

32 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL OPINION At Issue: What’s for Dinner? For American Jews Abraham Isaac Kook, the amount of suffering in it, and Jews do not retreat to whose roots are in Eastern Perspective: first Ashkenazi chief rabbi of just as we think the Nazis monasteries. Theirs is a Europe, Jewish food means Israel, was a vegetarian, as were wrong to ignore the worldly tradition that urges STEVEN G. mounds of meat – pastrami, KELLMAN was his successor, Shlomo suffering of their victims, so full enjoyment of this corned beef, salami, brisket, Goren. are we wrong to ignore the life. L’chaim! The sage chopped liver, even tongue. Founded in 1975, the sufferings of our victims.” Maimonides, a physician Schmaltz (chicken fat) is Jewish Vegetarians of North The president of Israel, as well as a philosopher, cattle and poultry are often the lubricant of an America includes on its Reuven Rivlin, does not wrote extensively about forced to endure miserable, authentic Jewish rye bread rabbinic council leaders consume meat, nor does a maintaining a sound body cramped confinement and sandwich, and chicken broth of all the major strands of growing percentage of his for a sound mind, echoed such painful procedures as is the medium in which Judaism. compatriots. In fact, Israel is by generations of Jews who debeaking and tail-docking, matzoh balls are meant to Prominent Jewish quite hospitable not just to have disproportionately before they are slaughtered. swim. physicians who promote vegetarians but even vegans made their mark in the “For the animals,” wrote Though Rashi suggested vegetarianism in order to (those who eat no animal medical profession. noted Jewish writer Isaac a broiled beet as substitute, prevent heart disease, stroke, products at all – neither Refraining from meat, Bashevis Singer, “it is an a roasted lamb shankbone is cancer, and other afflictions meat nor dairy; they can eat especially saturated with eternal Treblinka.” Asked obligatory at most Passover include Neal Barnard, Joel anything pareve except eggs chemicals, honors the Jewish why he gave up meat, Singer seders. Fuhrman, Michael Klaper, and fish). concern for physical vitality. explained: “I am a vegetarian Some Orthodox Jews and Dean Ornish. With an estimated 4 According to Dr. Barnard: for health reasons – the dine on chicken before Yom The long list of Jewish percent of the population “The beef industry has health of the chicken.” Kippur, after observing the vegetarians also includes vegan, Israel is perhaps the contributed to more American Until their expulsion from custom of Kaporos - holding S.Y. Agnon, Jacques most vegan-friendly country deaths than all the wars the Garden of Eden, Adam the bird by its legs or by Derrida, Bob Dylan, Albert in the world. of this century, all natural and Eve were vegetarian. pinning its wings backward Einstein, Jonathan Safran In the United States, by disasters, and all automobile A craving for flesh is and swinging it around one’s Foer, Allen Ginsberg, Ira contrast, only 2.5 percent of accidents combined. If beef a symptom of our fallen head. Glass, Philip Glass, Dustin the population claims to be is your idea of ‘real food for state. The laws of kashrut After prayers are chanted Hoffman, Franz Kafka, vegan. Israel even permits real people,’ you’d better are a concession to human to transfer sins symbolically Yehudi Menuhin, Leonard its military recruits to opt for live real close to a real good weakness, but a reminder that onto the swinging chicken, Nimoy, I.L. Peretz, Natalie leather-free boots. hospital.” vegetarianism is the ideal. the victim is slaughtered. Portman, Sarah Silverman, Of course, in the Jewish But, ultimately, it is their The elaborate rules Sephardim, Ethiopians, Gloria Steinem, and Ruth state “Jewish food” is not standards of morality that prohibiting the mixing and other Jews have their Westheimer. what is typically found on have kept Jews together, as of dairy and meat and own culinary practices. The modern animal the menu of a New York well as targeted them for specifying which animals But, whether because of rights movement began delicatessen. Israelis survive persecution. may be consumed and how religion, ethics, health, with the 1975 book – and thrive – on a tasty And it is probably they must be slaughtered or the environment, Jews Animal Liberation, whose diet of hummus, tehina, the moral argument for make no sense in themselves throughout the world are author, Peter Singer, is a falafel, eggplant, couscous, vegetarianism that might be except to make Jews mindful increasingly abstaining from professional philosopher and a variety of fresh fruits most compelling. of what they eat. animal flesh entirely. and the son of Holocaust and vegetables that do not One day, visiting an Renouncing cheeseburgers The Talmudic injunction survivors. require the pain and death of aquarium, Franz Kafka, who and bacon is a way of against causing living “I’m not saying that any sentient being. had given up fish, flesh, and conceding that, though it beings to suffer, tsa’ar factory farming is the same Israelis inhabit a small fowl, was able to say to the would be best to give up ba’alei chaim, is especially as the Holocaust or the slave country, and they are keenly creatures in the tank in front eating all meat, giving up compelling in the age of trade,” wrote Singer, “but it’s aware of how inefficient it is of him: “Now I can look at some is at least a step in the John Troy / 1x1 units (1 unit) factory farming, in which clear that there’s an immense to derive their protein from you in peace; I don’t eat you right direction. 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By Ruth Ellen Gruber KRAKOW, Poland (JTA) — Crowds have been streaming to Warsaw’s POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews since its core exhibition opened Oct. 28 at a high- profile ceremony led by the presidents of Poland and Israel. Thousands of visitors have toured the museum’s eight interactive galleries that tell the 1,000-year story of Jewish life in Poland and have flocked to events like the recent Warsaw Jewish Film Festival, Caption: Revelers dancing at the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, some of whose screenings one of many Jewish culture festivals in Poland. (Wojciech Karlinski) took place at the museum. Some 7,000 people visited the “It is a symbolic Jagiellonian University, the museum on a single Monday representation of all the Judaica Foundation Center when admission was free. changes that have taken for Jewish Culture and the But POLIN is not the place,” said Galicia Jewish annual Krakow Jewish only Jewish-related museum Museum Director Jakub Festival, a nine-day event in Poland to win recent Nowakowski. “It could not founded in 1988 that draws recognition. At the end of have been created if not tens of thousands to concerts, October the Polish version for this. There is a genuine workshops and exhibits. of TripAdvisor listed the interest in Jewish culture and The city also has three much more modest Galicia Polish-Jewish relations in Jewish bookstores, a Jewish Jewish Museum in Krakow Poland.” publishing house and a Jewish as one of Poland’s 2014 top The Galicia museum is branch of the Krakow History 10 museums. The Holocaust one of more than a half- Museum. A modern Jewish memorial museums at dozen Jewish cultural and community center opened in the former Nazi camps at educational institutions and 2008 and attracts local Jews, Auschwitz and Majdanek, as initiatives in Krakow alone, non-Jews and tourists alike well as the Auschwitz Jewish a city that is home today to to classes, courses, holiday Center — a museum, study only a few hundred Jews. events and kosher Shabbat and prayer center in Oswiecim Established 10 years ago, it dinners. Most of the dozens of — also made the roster. showcases photographs of young volunteers who staff the The TripAdvisor list is Polish Jewish heritage sites reception desk and help run based on user reviews and is taken by its founder, the JCC activities are not Jewish. by no means a scientific study. late British photographer “The huge amount of But it reflects the widespread Chris Schwarz. It also hosts interest in Jewish topics has interest in Jewish heritage, temporary exhibits and other created an incredibly pro- culture and history that has events that celebrate Jewish Jewish environment where been growing in Poland since culture from a contemporary people feel comfortable taking before the fall of communism. viewpoint. steps to explore their Jewish In many ways, POLIN is the Other Jewish institutions in roots,” said JCC Executive high-profile tip of a very big Krakow include the Jewish Director Jonathan Ornstein. iceberg. studies program at the city’s

THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 35 U.S. & WORLD NEWS U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem warns Americans to be ‘harder target’ JERUSALEM (JTA) a pre-identified soft target as to Americans registered dual American and Israeli Western businesses, housing — The United States opposed to an opportunistic with the consulate or State citizens. The FBI reportedly compounds, transportation Consulate in Jerusalem said random act of violence. While Department. is participating in the systems, places of worship, in a security message to we cannot predict where and The message came less investigation of the attack. schools, or public recreation Americans in Israel that the when attacks may take place, than a day after an attack at a The consulate’s message events, which the message deadly attack on a Jerusalem we have consistently seen Jerusalem synagogue by two urged Americans in Israel said often have little or no synagogue demonstrated a cycle of violence in East Palestinian assailants from to “make yourself a ‘harder security in place. “low-level coordination.” Jerusalem neighborhoods eastern Jerusalem affiliated target’ and raise your The message said that there The recent “incident following incidents like the with the Popular Front for the situational awareness” when is no information to support differs from recent attacks, one today,” the consulate Liberation of Palestine left visiting “soft targets” such a belief that the American potentially demonstrating low- said in the message posted five dead and seven injured. as hotels, clubs, restaurants, victims were targeted because level coordination to attack on its website and emailed Three of the dead were shopping centers, identifiable they were American citizens. Israel to consider relaxing gun laws after Jerusalem synagogue terror attack JNS.org including deploying more companies of Border Patrol Israeli Public Security officers, reinforcing police Minister Yitzhak patrols, and setting up more Aharonvitch ordered a checkpoints outside of Arab probe to examine easing villages. restrictions on gun laws At the scene of the terror, following the gruesome Aharonvitch promised that terror attack on a Jerusalem the Israeli government synagogue that left five dead would do everything it can Hundreds of Israelis mourning at the funeral of three of the victims and seven injured on Israeli Public Security Minister to prevent future attacks. killed in the synagogue terror attack on the Bnei Torah Kehilat Yaakov November 18. Yitzhak Aharonvitch. Credit: “We are not in an easy synagogue in western Jerusalem, November 18, 2014. Wikimedia Commons. According to a period, [we are in] a period (Miriam Alster/Flash90) spokesperson for if any changes would apply of terror attacks. I cannot Jamal family to paradise,” to the general public, the promise that there won’t be ATTACK Aharonovitch, the minister continued from page 1 Palestinian Media Watch would examine easing Jerusalem Post reported. another terror attack, but I reported. restrictions for security Aharonovitch also can I promise we are doing justification for such attacks Palestinian leaders and personnel and ex-military ordered a beefed-up security everything we can to prevent against innocent civilians,” media outlets also blamed the officers, but did not clarify presence throughout Israel, it,” he said. Obama said in a statement, terrorist attack on the recent adding, “This is a tragedy for death of an Arab bus driver both nations, Israel and the in eastern Jerusalem, despite United States.” autopsy findings showing Despite Palestinian that the driver committed Authority (PA) President suicide. Mahmoud Abbas’s public Meanwhile, Hamas- condemnation of the attack, affiliated social media pages his adviser—PA Chairman were filled with graphic Keeping The Comforts Of Home™ Sultan Abu Al-Einein— posts exhibiting violent and At Comfort Keepers®, we provide in-home care called the attack a “heroic anti-Semitic cartoons that that helps seniors and others live safe and happy, operation” on his Facebook praised the terror attack. One page and referred to the of the images showed the independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. terrorists as “martyrs.” terrorists wielding knives IN-HOME CARE SERVICES A Fatah spokesperson and axes while the victims • Companion Care •Light Housekeeping also said that his group are lying bleeding on the • Personal Care • Transportation “welcomed the martyrdom- floor. One of the terrorists • In-Home Safety Solutions seeking operation holds a bloody ax and a knife Contact Us Today (Istish’had) in Jerusalem,” while exclaiming “Where are (210) 399-0202 and was “escorting the they?”—to indicate that he is Most offices independently owned and operated.•©2014 CK Franchising, Inc. martyrs (shahids) of the Abu seeking more victims. ComfortKeepers.com

36 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS The World responds to Jerusalem attack More law students join “The Jewish Federations of “Instead of opposing the “ This attack underscores North America is shocked by extremists in his own ranks, the grave challenges to the the fight against campus the horrific attack on innocent Mr. Abbas has been placating peace process. How can Israel worshippers that took place in them. If he wants to retain make peace when its citizens Jerusalem…The recent wave any credibility, he must are slaughtered in holy places? Anti-Semitism of Palestinian terror attacks show strong, unequivocal How can Israel negotiate with and acts of violence in Israel leadership now. Failure to do a partner whose leaders incite In response to the on college campuses is outrageous and completely so would have catastrophic this sort of violence? When dramatic spike in anti- around the country,” said unacceptable, but [the] consequences and would Palestinian leaders should be Semitic and anti-Israel LDB president Kenneth L. attack on innocent people probably put a stop to the denouncing violence, we hear incidents on college Marcus. “We are pleased praying in a synagogue is peace process for many years instead calls for ‘days of rage.’ campuses in the U.S., the that these law student incomprehensible. We call on to come. The next weeks Rather than condemning these Louis D. Brandeis Center leaders are responding by the entire global community will show if he is a credible cowardly acts, Hamas leaders for Human Rights Under standing up on the side to join us in condemning this Palestinian leader…Houses are celebrating in the streets… Law recently launched three of civil rights and social attack in the strongest possible of worship anywhere in the This must stop. A Palestinian new law school chapters justice.” terms, immediately and world must be sacrosanct. state will never be born on the at the University of St. Chapters have been unconditionally.” Whoever attacks peaceful backs of terror victims.” Thomas School of Law sprouting up across worshipers in a synagogue, in Minneapolis, William the country since LDB - Jewish Federations of North a mosque or a church is a - US Representative Eliot Mitchell College of Law in began the Initiative last America President and CEO despicable criminal.” L. Engel, the chairman of St. Paul and Benjamin N. year. There are currently Jerry Silverman and Michael the International Council of Cardozo School of Law in chapters at the University Siegal, Chair of the Board of - World Jewish Congress Jewish Parliamentarians New York City. These new of California Los Angeles Trustees President Ronald Lauder chapters mark the continued (UCLA), University of expansion of the Brandeis Pennsylvania, University Center Law Student Chapter of Virginia (UVA), Initiative. Northeastern University and The Initiative is a American University law nationwide network of law schools. school chapters that support With the launch of the LDB’s work combating anti- twin chapters in Minnesota Semitism and anti-Israelism and the chapter in New on college and university York, LDB has eight campuses. LDB law chapters joining the fight students investigate anti- against campus anti- Semitic incidents, provide Semitism. pro-bono legal research and LDB will continue to advocacy services to victims launch new chapters in of discrimination, file legal schools across the country. TEXANS KNOW STEAK. AND THEY NAMED US THE complaints, work with Students interested in # 2 Steakhouse in the Whole Steak-Loving state. university administrators on organizing an LDB chapter policies to protect Jewish should contact Aviva Bohanan’s fame is founded on sublimely tender and succulent seafood flown in daily. We’re located students, and host speakers Vogelstein at avogelst@ prime beef grilled over fragrant mesquite wood. downtown, just a block from the River Walk. Imbibe and events on a variety brandeiscenter.com. Enjoy extraordinary Akaushi beef, Chef/Owner Mark a classic cocktail at the first-floor Bar at Bohanan’s, Bohanan’s large custom cuts of aged corn-fed beef, then join us upstairs for the best steak you’ve ever had. of civil rights and anti- Semitism issues. (210) 472-2600 # 221 East Houston Street San Antonio, Texas www.bohanans.com “We are seeing a resurgence of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel incidents

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THE JEWISH JOURNAL A publication of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio December 2014 37 U.S. & WORLD NEWS Paper Love: Egypt to double Gaza Paving the way for buffer zone after discovery of longer post-survivor storytelling smuggling tunnels By Batya Ungar-Sargon JNS.org create the buffer zone came after an upsurge in NEW YORK (JTA) — The Egyptian army has terrorist attacks against As the last generation of announced plans to double Egyptian military and Holocaust survivors ages and its security buffer zone police personnel in the dies, efforts to capture their along the Gaza border to 1 Sinai Peninsula by terrorist final, untold stories have kilometer (about six-tenths groups such as Ansar Bayt abounded. But in her new of a mile) in an effort to al-Maqdis, which recently book Paper Love: Searching end weapon smuggling by declared allegiance to the for the Girl My Grandfather terrorist groups in the region. Islamic State. Left Behind, Sarah Wildman Egypt’s decision came Egypt has accused has turned instead to the after the discovery of Gaza-ruling Hamas—an future, asking what it means longer tunnels—spanning offshoot of the Muslim to bear witness in a world between 800 and 1,000 Brotherhood, which is now without Holocaust survivors. containing Valy’s letters, into its net more historical meters (2,625 to 3,280 a state-banned terrorist Paper Love chronicles the written in German from details, more stories, more feet)—under the Gaza organization in Egypt—of author’s long and labyrinthine war-torn Berlin, as well as locations, more human lives border, Al-Ahram reported. supporting terror groups in search for the fate of the angry correspondences from that vanished into World War The initial plan to the Sinai Peninsula. woman whose black-and- extended family members II, never to be heard of again white photos she finds amid who would never make it out until now. her late grandfather Karl’s of Hitler’s Europe. The book weaves together belongings. Wildman knew Wildman’s hunt for the historical with the only the woman’s name, Valy, Valy’s story takes her to intensely personal, redefining scrawled across the back far-flung cities, tiny villages what counts as appropriate of the photos, and that her and concentration camps archival material and elevating grandmother bitterly called throughout Europe, as well intimate aspects from Valy’s the mysterious dark-haired as to Ann Arbor, Michigan life, and Wildman’s own, to woman “your grandfather’s Green Cuisine / 1x1 units (1 unit) searching for people who Jewishnew importance. Journal - Jan 2014 true love.” may have known Valy, for It is only after her documents that might refer grandmother dies that to her, for experts who Wildman discovers a trove of might shed light on her fate. letters that her grandfather, She combs the archives for a dashing physician who information and walks the fled Vienna in 1938 for the streets of Vienna and Berlin in United States, kept hidden and search of scraps of information mislabeled. about Valy’s life. KOSHER “Correspondence: Patients But Paper Love branches www.eatatgreen.com A-G” reads the carton out at every turn — enfolding

38 December 2014 A publication of the Jewish Federation of San AntonioTHE JEWISH JOURNAL U.S. & WORLD NEWS Dolph on Dolph: author tells unsung story of Jewish NBA giant with same name By Matt Robinson in a small city arcing jump Schayes raised attention Grundman, a professor of JNS.org before televised shot (named and money. His NBA career history at Metropolitan State sport became “Sputnik” by even extended to officiating, University in Denver, not- Baseball Hall-of-Famers so pervasive,” opposing play- as he supervised the league’s ing how unpopular the name Hank Greenberg and Sandy he says. Only ers) and lifted referees from 1966-70. “Adolph” was in the 1940s. Koufax are household names after the “domi- the Syracuse Despite his varied and In fact, Grundman says his both in their sport and in the nation of the Nationals accomplished basketball own basketball coach at pantheon of Jewish profes- Boston Celtics (who later resume, Schayes’s story Michigan-based Albion Col- sional athletes. But why has in the late ’50s became the has not been significantly lege “morphed” his name to basketball Hall-of-Famer and the ’60s” Philadelphia documented—until now. Dolph due to that Holocaust- Dolph Schayes not achieved did the popular- 76ers) to the Grundman’s book details related stigma. similar name recognition? ity of basketball 1954-55 NBA the life and career of a son It was not until he started Noted sports historian Dol- expand across championship of Romanian Jewish im- doing basketball research ph Grundman, author of the the nation, says while leading migrants whom the author in the 1980s that Grundman newly published biography, Grundman. the league in minutes per would watch on television as became aware of Schayes Dolph Schayes and the Rise Though he may fly under game, rebounds, and points a teenager. The NBA star and again. of Professional Basketball the radar, Schayes occupies per game. He was also the his fan had one unique thing “It struck me as odd that (Syracuse University Press), a special place in National NBA’s Coach of the Year in common. there was no biography of blames demographics and Basketball Association in 1966 and coached the “In one sense, he was one of professional basket- technology. (NBA) history. Named to the U.S. team to a gold medal one of the few people with ball’s great players who also “I think Dolph is not bet- NBA All-Star team 12 times, in Israel’s 1977 Maccabiah a national presence who happened to be Jewish,” ter known because he played he was known for his high- Games, an event for which shared my first name,”says Grundman says.

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