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ing up Jewish, and in a community that I listened to ideas and claims that Committed to Dialogue spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian con- made me uncomfortable or confused, By Julia Brunson flict readily, there was something inde- but hearing the stories behind these con- UW-Madison Hillel is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison scribably important about being there. cepts, and being physically there, made There was something crucial in staring me realize that agreement is not what Editor’s Note: In January, Hillel to Israel and the negativity I’ve faced in at the Lebanese border from a reinforced we’re missing, it’s dialogue — speaking brought 24 student leaders on a fact- voicing it on a college campus. Our trip hospital room, only to speak to young and listening to each other, whether we finding trip to Israel. The seven-day trip, began with cynics and the undecided sit- Palestinian activists an hour later. It was agree or disagree. planned and led by Hillel Executive Di- ting together, uncertain whether and how jarring. I would encourage every student with rector Greg Steinberger and Israel Fel- their views about Israel and the conflict Complexity continued to frustrate us. the opportunity to travel to the region low Tal Sheffer, had a multi-narrative there would change. There was a self- It was a frustration tinged with confu- to do so. For me, it was one of the most itinerary exploring the Israeli-Palestin- imposed pressure to “take a side,” even sion. We were continuously floored by powerful ways to understand more about ian conflict and other issues of religious though we were still thousands of miles the unique situation in which Israel ex- the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian and secular society. The students visited away from our destination. ists, and the those faced by Palestinians conflict. It was also an opportunity for sites important to the three Abrahamic In the days that followed, I was over- and Arab-Israelis. It was not a discussion me to feel proud of my connection to Is- traditions and met with individuals and whelmed by the quality and number of of black and white, as we had been led rael. For all of us on the trip, it was clear groups to learn about Israeli and Pales- the discussions we had. Our guide, Lior, to believe in the United States. It was a that there are not just two sides, narra- tinian life and culture. At the same time, answered every question tirelessly, re- discussion of infinite shades of gray — a tives, or experiences. they entered into dialogue and learned peating perspectives and ideas that I discussion that was exhausting. The frustration we feel at complexity from one another, exploring issues of had never heard before. We encountered In our country, where dialogue about might make the Israeli-Palestinian con- personal identity. Julia Brunson, a soph- deep moral issues and trivial cultural the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can and flict seem unapproachable, but that does omore from Milwaukee, was one of only quirks in quick succession. We toured has divided college campuses, traveling not mean we should give up on learning five Jewish students in the group. bomb shelters and petted stray dogs; we to Israel and the West Bank was crucial about it. It does not mean we should em- sat in the sun and talked about art, only to my worldview and in evaluating my brace one narrative, just because it is eas- As a Jewish student, a trip to Israel to look across war-torn Syria a few min- connection to Israel. Being in the bomb ier. It means questioning our views and carries the weight and expectations of utes later. It was not at all what I’d ex- shelter of a hospital hit by rockets — and being critical thinkers about problems generations before me. Traveling half- pected. always bracing for more — reminded that may or may not affect us. Above all, way across the world is always an inter- Somewhere on the road between Hai- me that Israelis live in a state of constant it means being committed to dialogue esting experience — but when I began a fa and Jerusalem, I realized that I had vigilance and fear that Americans cannot and to understanding each other. non-traditional journey to Israel in Janu- learned more about Israel in those brief fathom. ary, I had no idea what to expect. physical encounters than I ever could Speaking with activists in Gush Etzi- With twenty non-Jewish students have achieved at home. I found myself on and Givat Haviva taught me about Israeli Film with me on the plane, I spent the flight to thinking about Israel and my feelings for the importance of recognizing the losses Festival thinking about my connection it more than ever before. Despite grow- of the Palestinian people, despite the existing overarching political conflicts. Please join our shlichim in Standing in Ramallah and reading the celebrating Israeli cinema graffiti messages across the border wall with these three films. This is made me realize the importance of re- a community event. membering that this is a conflict with All are welcome. difficult, human consequences. March 13, 7:00 pm at Hillel: Resolving these conflicting ideas and On the Map questions was difficult for everyone in March 15, 7:00 pm at Hillel: our group. We spoke in large groups and Women’s Balcony then broke out into pairs. We thought April 16, 7:00 pm at Hillel: critically about what we had seen, and Ben Gurion, Epilogue how it fit into our worldview. Like many students on the trip, I encountered things For more details about the I did not agree with. films and locations, please Hillel delegation to Israel 2018 refer to page 23 PAID Madison, Wis. U.S. POSTAGE Non-Profit Org. 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How to Use Drumming Director food are fed. It also reminds us that we Dear Friends: are not truly free when there are others, Each year when we have our Pass- who are not blessed to live in freedom in the Classroom over seders, there are certain portions and security. By Laurie Zimmerman of the text that jump out at us and help The second passage is “B’chol dor Congregation Shaarei Shamayim us see the experience in new and fresh vador, hayav adam lirot et atzmo c’eelu This program is generously sponsored by Jewish Federation of Madison ways. Then there are those passages that who yatzah mimitzrayim.” “In every The Madison Jewish Educators’ Working in a school? Planning pro- we wait for, the ones that truly make generation, we are obligated to see our- Council (MJEC) launched its first pro- grams in your community? Or just look- the seder for us. For some it is the Four selves as if we were the ones who went gram with Elmore Lawson, who taught ing for a fun way to spend a Sunday Questions, for some it is the singing of out from Egypt.” This passage reminds a group of teachers, as well as commu- afternoon? The Madison Jewish Educa- Dayenu and for others it is the delicious us to consider that this story was one in nity members from Beth Israel Center, tors’ Council invites you to join them for meal we share with those gathered to- which we directly participated. The au- Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and a workshop with Temple Beth El mem- gether to share the experience. thors of this passage want us to feel the Temple Beth El, how to use drumming ber, Dan Jacobsohn. He will expand There are two passages that make the pain, the sorrow and the joy of having in the classroom and the community. our toolbox of teaching methods with Passover Seder a meaningful, significant experienced the Exodus from Egypt our- Participants spent the first hour drum- improv, a form of acting where what is experience for me. The first is Ha Lach- selves. ming as Elmore modeled his techniques. performed is unplanned and unscripted, ma Anya, an Aramaic statement that sets These two passages together remind He then led a training session on how to created spontaneously by the perform- the framework for the entire seder. “This us that the Passover story isn’t some integrate what the participants had expe- ers. The dialogue, action, story, and is the bread of affliction that our ances- quaint story that we recall with a big rienced into a variety of situations. characters are created collaboratively by tors ate in the land of Egypt. Let all who fancy meal. It is a story that calls upon Melissa Erin, a teacher at Temple the players. are hungry come and eat. Let all who are us to use our own experiences to better Beth El, shared, “The power and belief How can you use this in the classroom in need come and celebrate Passover. the lives of others. This imperative is the that drumming can bring all walks of or community? Think Purim schpiels, a Now we are here. Next year in the land call to tikkun olam, to perfect the world. life together to feel a connection was an dramatic d’var Torah, board meeting in- of Israel. Now we are slaves. Next year As the ones who experienced oppres- ‘aha’ moment for me. I will never look at tro, family retreat, youth group program, we will be free.” sion, depravation and pain, we are called a drum circle the same again. Teaching Shavuot workshop, or a This passage reminds us to be grateful upon to make certain no one else suffers that we all bring a special uniqueness to lesson. Delve into Jewish tradition and for freedom and for the blessing of food. the way we did. the circle, that we all must respect and use improv as an educational tool to en- It also reminds us that we are not al- honor each other’s differences, are great gage students and expand and deepen lowed to simply enjoy this freedom and B’yedidut, In friendship, lessons I can use in my classroom.” your conversations. There will be time plenty. It calls upon us to take responsi- Rabbi Paula Jayne Winnig The Madison Jewish Educators’ for reflection and feedback throughout bility to ensure that all people who need Executive Director Council is comprised of the education the workshop. No prior experience is directors of Temple Beth El, Beth Is- necessary. rael Center, and Congregation Shaarei Dan is the owner of Bricks & Mini- Shamayim, along with the directors of figs Madison, a store that buys, sells, Gan Hayeled and Midrasha. and trades new and used Lego products. Other workshops designed to help Prior to his brick adventures, Dan was teachers and community leaders culti- in a number of IT positions over a twen- vate new skills have been planned. Save ty-year period. He was involved in all the date for a special workshop with aspects of the industry, from technical Jewish storyteller, Marilyn Price, on support to programming to leadership. Sunday, April 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. It was during this time that Dan discov- These workshops are free of charge ered that he could blend his passions for and are generously supported by the improvisational theatre and leadership Jewish Federation of Madison. development. With his friend and col- league Brian McDonald, Dan developed Learn How to Do Improv in the Com- a curriculum for leaders and instructors munity and With Your Students – A to incorporate the best practices from Drumming with Elmore Lawson Workshop with Dan Jacobsohn improvisational theatre techniques. Sunday, March 4 To RSVP please contact Rachel Sauer Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive at Temple Beth El, [email protected]. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

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4/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Best of Madison Business 2018: Doing well by doing good; Honoring five leaders in the business world By Neil Heinen This excerpt is reprinted with permission from Madison Magazine

Editor’s Note: Mazel Tov to Susan we add five more names to the list of 71 in 1971, when Jonathan Lipp founded ties for Music Education” by the NAMM and Jonathan Lipp for being recognized Best of Madison Business honorees. the professional sound studio. Booking Foundation. by “Best of Madison 2018.” The follow- Their business acumen, stewardship time at Full Compass put your band on The Lipps partner with Full Compass ing is an excerpt from the article that and community trusteeship have contrib- the map. Scoring a live radio gig at the employees to support a wide variety of recognizes five businesses. uted to Madison’s extraordinary history studio was a career highlight for some. groups through the company’s Chari- of doing well by doing good. In 2018, He then founded Full Compass Systems table Contributions Committee, includ- These five local leaders in the - busi we recognize Gary Gorman’s commit- Ltd. in 1977, when his wife Susan Lipp ing the Boys and Girls Club of Dane ness community do more than just grow ment to sustainable, responsible, afford- joined the company. Business grew County, the Foundation for Madison their own businesses—they contribute to able housing; Robert N. Trunzo’s vision nationally, and so did the couple’s re- Public Schools, the Jewish Federation of Madison’s extraordinary history of do- for a consciously capitalist financial nowned philanthropic giving. Madison and virtually every music edu- ing well by doing good. services company; Susan and Jonathan While Susan is quick to include Jona- cation and performance group you can Madison Magazine has always recog- Lipp’s family-driven philanthropy and than in every mention of Full Compass’s think of. Susan and Jonathan Lipp are an nized the impact that our region’s busi- contributions to education, music and generosity, and rightfully so, it is her important part of the foundation of phil- ness community has had on life in our early development; and Greg St. Fort’s name that rises to the top when business anthropic business life in Madison and city. The very pages of this magazine passion for innovation and community and nonprofit leaders are asked to name Dane County. And 47 years later, Full each month have reflected that intersec- building. They encompass today’s Mad- business people they respect. Together Compass is still as cool as it gets. tion of lifestyle and business and the ison business climate and culture. Each they have built a resume of giving and To see the profiles of the other busi- many ways each enhances the other. As in their own individual way is the Best advocacy that has won them a Lifetime ness leaders recognized by Madison we enter our 40th year of telling the sto- of Madison. Achievement Award from the Madison Magazine, go to: ries that define that unique relationship, Full Compass was as cool as it got chapter of the Association of Fundrais- https://www.channel3000.com/madi- ing Professionals and recognition for son-magazine/city-life/best-of-madison- contributing to the designation of 25 business-2018-doing-well-by-doing- Wisconsin districts as “Best Communi- good/ Governor Walker Calls Special Session on Welfare Reform By Michael Blumenfeld Executive Director of the Wisconsin Jewish Conference With contributions from Erin Fabrizius Governor Walker called a special ses- ed out of committee. The full Assembly sion on welfare reform on January 18 voted on the package February 15 and and directed the Legislature to pass a the Senate will likely act on the bills be- ten-bill package that includes increased fore early March. work and drug testing requirements for The package includes proposals to: public assistance recipients.“We want • Require Medicaid recipients to have a to help people pursue careers to support Health Savings Account themselves and their families. You see, • Drug test some public housing resi- public assistance should be more like a dents and require them to have employ- trampoline and not a hammock,” said ability plans Governor Walker in his State of the State • Create additional assets limits for Address on January 24. FoodShare, Wisconsin Works and Wis- Over 70 organizations oppose the consin Shares based on home and ve- legislation. “We support proven, effec- hicle values tive solutions to help individuals and • Require all able-bodied adults, includ- families escape poverty, not costly, un- ing those with children over the age of proven, punitive, ineffective measures,” six, to work or participate in a training wrote the groups in a joint memo sent program in order to receive FoodShare to the Governor and Legislature. These (food stamps) bills are quickly advancing through the • Increase the required number of work Susan and Jonathan Lipp Legislature. A joint public hearing was and training hours for FoodShare recipi- held on the package on January 31, and ents many of the bills have already been vot- BETHKEBETHKE Outreach Happenings HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. By Tiz Goff Community Outreach Coordinator It’s already been a busy 2018! Matzah cussion, planned a movie trip to watch Balls, the Federation’s coed sports team, Oscar-nominated films, and will host its 2 took first place (again!) in basketball, 2nd Annual Oscars party on March 4. 22 24/7 started another season of basketball, and Babies 0-2 years of age watched their 2 ice is now preparing for their community- moms get in shape at a Stroller Strides . rv wide first-place celebration. Please join class at Keva in January and February. 1 Se 5 y us on February 20. Playgroups, coffee dates, and Shabbat 2 nc SPF (Singles, Professionals, and dinners will be popping up soon on the ge (Adults with) Families) members ex- calendar! er hausted themselves at Sky Zone in Janu- Mitzvah Makers will be volunteering m Furnaces • Boilers • Air Conditioners ary and are now gearing up for an Es- at Second Harvest on March 8 for their E cape This experience, on February 18, kickoff event! Humidifiers • Duct Cleaning a Geeks Mania event on March 22 and Have an idea? Not sure where to be- Preventative Maintenance Plans will be crafting at Revel on April 15. gin? Let’s talk. Watch for details of these Jewish Adults of Madison (JAM) events at www.jewishmadison .org or bethkeheating.com watched an incredible movie, The Wom- email me at [email protected]. en’s Balcony which was perfect for dis- 5

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Learn How to Do Improv in the Community and Camp Registration With Your Students – A Workshop with Dan March 6 for returning campers, families, and alumni Jacobsohn March 7 for all campers (new and returning) March 4, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison Registration Opens online at jewishmadison.org/camp

To register, visit www.jewishmadison.org Working in a school? Planning programs in your community? Or Mitzvah Makers Volunteer at Second Harvest just looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Join us for March 8, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm a workshop with Temple Beth El member, Dan Jacobsohn. He will Second Harvest, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718 expand our toolbox of teaching methods with improv, a form of act- ing where what is performed is unplanned and unscripted, created Contact Tiz Goff: [email protected] spontaneously by the performers. The dialogue, action, story, and Mitzvah Makers is the Jewish Federation of Madison’s newest characters are created collaboratively by the players. group. Want to volunteer? This is the group for you! The Mitzvah Makers will be volunteering for group projects on a regular basis at Cafe Ivrit different organizations throughout the Madison community. This volunteer project is at Second Harvest. As volunteers, you will March 4, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm be getting food and other products ready for distribution to Second Steep and Brew, 6656 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719 Harvest partner agencies — food pantries, shelters, meal sites, etc. Your tasks may include sorting, labeling, packaging food to family- Contact Shlomit Ezer: [email protected] friendly portions, and cleaning the work area following the project. Practice your conversational Hebrew over coffee with the Israeli Minimum age to volunteer on this project is 12 years old. All chil- Shlichim, Tal and Shlomit, and other friends from the community! dren under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

JAM Watches the Oscars March 4, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm SPF Goes to Geek Mania RSVP for Location March 22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Geeks Mania Arcade, 6502 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719 Contact Tiz Goff: [email protected] JAM (Jewish Adults of Madison) will watch the Oscars! Please Contact Tiz Goff: [email protected] bring a vegetarian dish to share with the group. For more details and Cost: $18 location, please contact Tiz Goff. Please join us for all-you-can-play arcade games at Geeks Mania!! The event is 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm but you may come earlier. Price will include admission, Costco cheese and veggie pizza, and Matzah Balls Play Basketball non-alcoholic drinks. Register online at www.jewishmadison.org March 6, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Other dates: March 13, 20, 27 Boys & Girls Club, 4619 Jenewein Rd., Madison, WI 53711

Contact Tiz Goff: [email protected] The Matzah Balls, our co-ed sports team, would love some fans to cheer them on in their 4th session of Basketball. The team was awarded Madison Sports and Social Club League Champs last session in an undefeated season. This is the second year in a row they’ve won 1st place in the league.

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6/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Kashering the Kitchen What do Walking and for Pesach at Adamah Cooking Adventures By Jerilyn Goodman UW-Hillel is a Jewish Federation of Madison beneficiary organization have to do with Every year at Passover, do you eat that may still harbor remnants of cha- only food prepared at home, or feel metz. The process takes multiple days guilty and dread bumping into people and is a very intense time for cooks who Hadassah? you know at a restaurant? Worry no need to start cooking for the holiday, but By Corliss Karasov more. Adamah Neighborhood Table, can’t begin until the kitchen is certified President, Madison Hadassah Madison’s only kosher restaurant, is of- Kosher for Passover. “It feels like we are In the United States, Hadassah’s • Birdwatching at Pheasant Branch Con- fering a full menu that’s strictly Kosher in a completely new kitchen when Pass- many priorities include helping Ameri- servancy for Passover. over begins,” said Jason, adding, “We can women lead healthier lives, educat- • Vilas Park Adamah’s award-winning chef, Ja- do a traditional gefilte fish and a not so ing women about diseases that affect • Vilas Park Family Adventure son Kierce, brings his unique talent to traditional one, and I love them both.” them, and advocating at every level of • The University of Wisconsin Arbore- a menu that includes daily matzah brei Guests may dine à la carte or choose government on issues that affect wom- tum in spring and fall specials at breakfast, his own home- from three meal plans for the duration of en’s health. • Epic Campus Landscaping made gefilte fish and chicken schnitzel the holiday: lunch only; lunch and din- The idea for Madison Hadassah’s • Epic Prairie and Farm Campus “breaded” with matzah. During Pass- ner; or breakfast, lunch and dinner. De- Walking Adventures came out of a • Epic’s Storybook Campus over, Adamah’s wide assortment of livery is possible through Eatstreet April search for physical fitness programs that • Pewit’s Nest Gorge near Baraboo sandwiches will be served on latkes, 1 through April 5. Except for those on connect members of all ages in our com- • Backstage at Overture rather than bread, and soups and salads a meal plan, the restaurant is closed on munity. Madison Hadassah has over • Cooking Adventure with Hillel’s Chef, abound, in accordance with all dietary Yom Tov, March 30 and 31 and April 400 members of all ages. Walking is one Jason Kierce. laws. Also on the menu are Adamah 6 and 7. For the full Passover menu and of the few activities for which women classics: shakshuka (eggs poached in hours, visit adamahmadison.com. This and men of ages are willing to give up Please share your suggestions for more mediterranean marinara sauce), sweet Passover, enjoy a delicious, guilt-free time. It turns out cooking classes on of these or other adventures. potato hash and smoked brisket. meal at Adamah, 611 Langdon St. health foods are equally interesting for The process of rendering the kitchen many. For more about Madison Hadassah – The kosher (kashering) for Passover is rig- During the past two years, Madison Rachel S Jastrow Chapter of Hadassah orous. “Most restaurants that keep ko- Hadassah has sponsored more than a Email: [email protected] sher close down due to the costs of re- dozen outdoor and indoor walking ad- Call: (608) 770-6521 kashering the entire kitchen,” explained ventures and our first cooking adventure: Visit: www.facebook.com/HadassahMadison/ Chef Jason. “We enjoy taking the time to • Jewish History of Madison – the first Or visit Collectors Corner, regroup and cleanse our surroundings,” 70 years Madison Hadassah’s Resale Shop he said. Overseen by Kosher Supervi- • History of the Jewish Presence at the 6633 University Ave., Middleton, WI sors of Wisconsin, Jason and his staff University of Wisconsin (608) 831-2474 first remove all chametz (non-Kosher • Pheasant Branch Conservancy for Passover edibles) from the kitchen. Next, every piece of equipment, uten- sils, dishes, shelving, knives, forks, and anything that comes in contact with food is cleaned of chametz. Only when this thorough deep cleaning is approved by the rabbi can the process of kashering for Pesach begin. Kashering items for Passover is done in a variety of ways, with some things exposed to extremely high temperatures to burn away any residual chametz. Most items are kashered using boiling water. Adamah takes further precautions by placing aluminum foil on all surfaces Not Yo Mamma’s Gefilte Fish Donate Men’s Clothing to Collectors Corner for Refugees The next time you clean out your rain gear such as raincoats, umbrellas, From 17 to 70 year olds having fun at Madison Hadassah’s 1st Cooking closets, think about donating your boots and sweaters for everyone from Adventure at Hillel gently used items to Collectors Corner infants to adults. We always need — Hadassah’s Resale Store. 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March 2018 Madison Jewish News/7 Meeting in Jerusalem: A CJS Course at the UW- Madison By Katie Vaughn that surround the conflict over Jerusa- Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies Did you focus more on the history of the lem. city, or what Jerusalem is like today? For thousands of years, Jerusalem has rusalem, they do take a field trip to Mil- Michael: We talked about current events How did having a background in one of held unparalleled significance in Juda- waukee to visit the Jewish Museum, a a lot. Because the course was geared the religions covered in the course affect ism, Christianity and Islam. A chance mosque and a church. toward topics in the Middle East, we your experience? to learn more about this fascinating city Hilary Miller, a Milwaukee native would use our historical knowledge of Michael: I feel like I assumed the role — site of the Dome of the Rock and the pursuing degrees in political science and the region to make connections to mod- of the “Catholic,” and it was awesome Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Jewish Temples history and a certificate in Jewish Stud- ern events taking place in the Middle to talk to Professor Brenner about Chris- and Jesus’ Tomb — is a big draw for ies; Mishal Shah, an international studies East. tianity’s historical interactions with students who sign up for the course Jeru- major from Lahore, Pakistan; and Mi- both Islam and Judaism. She was very salem: Holy City of Conflict and Desire. chael Bellart, a history and political sci- What were the highlights of the course respectful when it came to topics of Professor of Jewish Studies Rachel ence major from Muskego, Wisconsin, for you? controversy concerning Judeo-Christian Brenner places the city of Jerusalem all say the course taught them about the Mishal: We got to learn about all three relations, and that made me only want squarely at the center of an exploration city, but also about themselves and each monotheistic religions! Coming from to learn more about Judaism and her be- of how three major monotheistic reli- other. The students discuss their experi- Pakistan, I had not had an opportunity liefs. gions intersect — and divide. Brenner ences below. to study all three religions in a class that delves into the long history of conflicts had students from each faith sharing their What surprised you the most? and wars by which the religions have What were your expectations going into personal beliefs as well. It reminded me Mishal: At first, I thought it would be sought to gain control of Jerusalem. She the Jerusalem course? about how similar we are, although we tough doing justice in representing a also emphasizes discussion of current Hilary: I was excited to take this class are raised poles apart. Muslim point of view. But I soon discov- events in the region, so students under- in a small-group setting, where conver- Hilary: I appreciated how the course was ered that I was lucky to be able to inform stand how tensions continue to play out. sation would be more intimate and ex- taught very fairly. Often, it is easy to my fellow peers about the traditions I “The course is really talking about how ploratory. Having been raised Jewish, I present this highly sensitive information have grown up. The pleasure I received religions affect or shape the political sit- was excited to share my religious and with bias. I truly feel as though I gained in seeing people’s views about Islam be- uation — and vice versa,” she says. “It’s cultural insight to the class as well as to a holistic understanding of the historical ing reformed in an age when Muslims so connected.” learn from my peers of their identities underpinnings and contemporary issues are not seen in a very positive light is an Although students don’t travel to Je- and backgrounds. experience that has shaped me forever. Kesher Israel Skype with Anat Hoffman By Joanna Berke Chair, Kesher Israel Committee, Temple Beth El Editor’s note: Kesher(meaning con- of origin where wars are waging; the suf- can write to Netanyahu, to the Knesset. nection). The Kesher Israel committee fering of Palestinians in the West Bank. In short, we can make ourselves heard. at Temple Beth El attempts to make con- Anat spoke about money coming from If we do this, she said, Prime Minister nections between individuals and orga- various organizations and the concerns Netanyahu and the Knesset, will take nizations in Israel and the United States of how money is being spent. note! Anat took questions from the group. If you would like to be involved in the Anat Hoffman, leader of the Wom- Some had been sent in for her to view Temple Beth El Kesher Israel Commit- en of the Wall, and executive director before-hand; some came directly from tee, please contact me, Joanna Berke at Quality in-home care of the Israel Religious Action Center, the audience. The over-riding ques- [email protected]. for your loved one. joined Madison Jewish community via tion from all was: what can be done? Peace of mind for you. Skype at Temple Beth El, Wednesday, And Anat’s response was direct and February 7, 2018. challenging. She began her talk with a few jokes Her response: what are you doing? and then plunged into the concerns and She stated clearly that we diaspora Jews questions many of us have today. She need to have our voices heard as much didn’t mince words. Israel, she said, is as the Israeli Jews are heard and it is im- being ruled by a tiny minority of its pop- portant for us to be aware and engaged. ulation. Anat spelled out what we can do — we She spoke about the inequality of can watch carefully where we put our women and men at the Wall; refugees dollars, we can write letters to the Israeli now being turned back to their countries Embassy, we can call the Embassy, we Important Deadline Approaches for Pre-Purchasing Cemetery Plots By Judith Black President of Jewish Burial Association of Madison Planning for death and burial is not at will be working with the synagogues and Senior Helpers stands ready to serve the top of anyone’s list for fun activities Jewish agencies in Madison in an effort your family’s needs with personalized for a Sunday afternoon, however, I ask to meet our commitments by 2020. Pre- in-home care, and expertly trained, you to do just that. purchasing your plot in the Jewish cem- professional caregivers. 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8/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Congregation News Temple Beth El • Congregation Shaarei Shamayim • Beth Israel Center Temple Beth El Temple Beth El is a place where You are invited to enjoy: so we have enough seats around the tion by Bryan Stevenson, a case study of warmth, connections, spiritual life, and • Pasta dishes provided by Madison area table(s). the American criminal justice system. dynamic programs all come together. restaurants and TBE chefs (vegetarian Facilitated by Rev. Jerry Hancock, a for- Weare proud to be the voice of Reform and gluten-free options available) Tastes of Passover mer Wisconsin assistant attorney general Judaism in Madison, and we build upon • Jonathan Suttin from the Triple M - Sunday, March 18 and currently director of First Congrega- a rich legacy of social responsibility and 105.5 FM Morning Show 9:45 am–11:30 am tional Church’s Prison Ministry Project. tikkun olam. We welcome you to be- • A delicious dessert auction with Dan You are welcome to attend regardless of Learn about Passover cooking in a come a part of our story. To learn more Mitchell as the auctioneer! Dessert do- whether you have read the book. (Avail- hands-on lesson, share recipes/tradi- about our events and programs or to reg- nations to be auctioned off are very ap- able at the Madison Public Library.) tions, and taste delicious goodies! This ister or RSVP, visit tbemadison.org preciated! event is free and open to everyone who We hope you can join us for these up- • Dessert auction proceeds to benefit: wants to experience Jewish holiday Social Action Shabbat coming events: TBE Youth Programming, TBE Scholar- cooking, hear about other families’ tradi- Friday, March 23 ship Fund, El Hogar Colegio La Mila- tions, and learn new recipes! Service: 6:00 pm grosa de Arecibo (a Puerto Rican school Shabbat Starts Here – Have a favorite recipe, story, or dish to and orphanage devastated by Hurricane Dinner: 6:45 pm Featuring the Jewish share? Please tell us! Email program@ Maria) Speaker/discussion: 7:30 pm tbemadison.org. Artists’ Lab RSVP at tbemadison.org/form/matty- Oneg Shabbat: 8:30 pm Friday, March 2 fundraiser.html Sagahus Levingston, author of the 6:00 pm service, 6:45 pm dinner, Racial Disparities in the book Infamous Mothers will share sto- 7:45 pm program Family History Series III: Criminal Justice System ries of African-American marginalized As part of the Shabbat Starts Here Family Stories Educational Series mothers that will inspire and inform us Program, members of the TBE commu- Sundays, March 11, May 6 Tuesday, March 20 of the humanity and value of women nity, will be showing their work called, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm who have overcome incredible challeng- “Artists doing Artists.” These members 1:30 pm–2:30 pm es to accomplish extraordinary things. Learn how to capture and preserve Facilitated group discussion of Just of the Jewish Artists’ Lab will discuss Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemp- Register for dinner at https://www.tbe- their work, and why they chose their precious information about your fam- madison.org/event/SACDinner2018 subjects, along with a bit about the lives ily’s history from relatives, friends, and neighbors. Hear about approaches and of the artists and the process of creating Temple Beth El Israel Film Series Presents: the portraits. Participants will be invited tools for interviewing people and docu- to discuss what makes their work or menting the details for future genera- Presenting Princess Shaw tions through texts, audio, and video. messages Jewish. Showing: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Place: Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive Doors Open: 7:00 pm, Film Shown: 7:15 pm PJ Library Tots and Tunes Madison Jews Next D’or Sunday, March 4 Meet & Greet Dinner at Without her knowledge, an Israeli record producer takes the songs of a 10:30 am–11:30 am Sai Bai Thong struggling, totally unknown woman in America and transforms them with For young children (ages 0-5) and Thursday, March 15 the musical backgrounds they deserve before releasing them to the inter- their families. Enjoy playful, musical, net in tribute to her talent. In this documentary, we larn about her life and 7:00 pm–9:00 pm his and how it came to pass that their lives touch each other’s. educational moments, including a PJ Li- Hungry and ready to mingle? Come Director: Ido Haar Producer: Liranatzmor, Stephen Apkon Produced: brary story and meaningful craft project. meet, greet, and eat your way through a 2016 Stars: Princess Shaw and Kutiman Genre: Documentary Run time: tasty family style meal with fellow 20- 1 hour, 33 min.Rating: Kesher Israel Committee rates this film PG13 due and 30- somethings in the Madison Jew- A Serenade of Classical to language content. Temple Beth El Kesher Film Series is a program ish community. Dinner will be $20 or Jewish Music on a Sunday sponsored by Jewish Federation of Madison. Afternoon less per person; please bring cash with you (small bills are appreciated). Bring Sunday, March 4 Upcoming Kesher Films: Wednesday, April 18, 2018, The Settlers a friend and join us! RSVP to Gwen Wednesday, May 16, 2018, One Week and a Day 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Jacobsohn at [email protected] Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Shaarei Shamayim, Madison’s In- Get Involved in Social Laurie for a monthly gathering where clusive Jewish Community, welcomes Justice in a Jewish we discuss different aspects of Juda- Passover Dessert Tasting new and prospective members, as well Community ism. This group is for people who want Competition as visitors, to participate in our ser- to deepen their knowledge of Jewish Saturday, March 10, 6:00 pm vices, discussions, classes, and celebra- Sunday, March 4 practice, who have questions regarding tions. For more information or to learn 9:50 am–11:30 am Jewish identity, who are considering be- Please call the office for location. All are welcome at our annual com- about events, please visit our website at RISE, 2120 Fordem Avenue coming Jewish, or who are looking for petition. Bring your favorite authentic www.shamayim.org, email us at office@ Looking to get involved in a social an opportunity to ask questions in a re- Passover dessert to share. Prizes will shamayim.org, or call us (608) 257- justice project? Want to learn about dif- laxed environment. We structure each be awarded in a variety of categories. 2944. ferent opportunities to engage in the session around participant questions and Suzanne and Mike Swift will provide a world around you? Shaarei Shamayim interests. If you would like to learn more simple pasta dinner. A Conversation with Abril holds a community social action meet- or receive updates, and to RSVP, please ing three times a year to help members contact the office. Moreno, Organizer for and friends find a project that’s right Community Passover Voces de la Frontera for them. Opportunities include serving Seder Friday, March 2 meals with Friends of the State Street Shabbat Morning Services Saturdays, March 10 and 24 Saturday, March 31, 5:30 pm Please call the office for location. Family, raising money for Voces de la First Unitarian Society, First Unitarian Society Join us for a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm Frontera, helping a refugee family re- Atrium Building followed by a conversation with Abril settle with Jewish Social Services, and 900 University Bay Drive Join us for our Passover Seder led and On March 10 we will have a musi- Moreno, the Madison organizer of Voces creating a circle of support for returning organized by members of our congrega- cal intergenerational Shabbat service de la Frontera, Wisconsin’s leading im- prisoners through Madison-area Urban tion. We will gather together to retell the for kids and adults of all ages 9:30 am – migrant rights organization, at 7:15 pm Ministry. story of Passover and build community 11:00 am followed by a bagel lunch. This Abril will share what the Madison chap- during this popular holiday. There is no is a great opportunity to check out our ter has been doing, discuss Voces’ efforts Exploring Judaism: Open charge to attend, but participants must children’s education program and meet to fight for immigrant rights, and help Discussion About All Your RSVP in advance. We ask that you bring our families. On March 24 we will have our members get involved. Please bring items for the Seder, as well as a vegetar- Jewish Questions at 9:30 am followed by a vegetarian dish to share. ian Passover dish for dinner. Please call Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 pm a service at 10:30 am and Kiddush at the office for more information. Please call the office for location. 12:30 pm. Curious about Judaism? Join Rabbi 9

March 2018 Madison Jewish News/9 Congregation News Beth Israel Center Come see what our lively, traditional, the UW Shell Sports Center on Monroe Thursday, March 29. As you clear your Conversational Yiddish egalitarian community is all about. Beth Street, followed by nosh and hot drinks home of chametz, bring your unopened, Mondays, 7:00 pm Israel Center programs and services are in the youth lounge at Beth Israel Center. non-perishable leavened foods to our Join Yiddish enthusiast and talented open to all; visitors are especially wel- Try out your fancy turns and flips, figure collection bin near the office at Beth Is- teacher Sylvia Grunes at Yiddish class come. Please introduce yourself. Some 8s, or how to just stay on your feet long rael Center. Food will be donated to the on Monday nights, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm. events require registration; most are enough to go around the rink. Contact Goodman Community Center. MOUSY Sylvia builds a love for the Yiddish lan- open to all. Please call (608) 256-7763 [email protected] appreciates your contribution! guage and culture through her long-run- or email [email protected] for more information. ning classes. Come learn from a master with any questions. We love to talk about Advanced Text Study — all levels welcome and encouraged to upcoming events, education for children Schmooze with Rabbi Seudah Shlishit attend. and adults, membership and more. Rabbi Barth Saturday, March 17 Barth schedules schmooze time a few Thursday, March 8 times each month in coffee shops. Visit 5:30 pm–7:00ish pm Class our website, www.bethisraelcenter.org, 2:30 pm–3:30 pm Enjoy seudah shlishit (the third Shab- Wednesday mornings, 9:15 am or our Facebook page for more informa- Colectivo on Monroe bat meal) featuring spicy vegetarian cho- Join Rabbi Sami Barth for Talmud tion. Here are some upcoming calendar Enjoy coffee or your beverage/nosh lent at Beth Israel Center. In preparation study on most Wednesday mornings. highlights: of choice with Interim Rabbi Sami for Pesach, we will explore medieval From February 21 until Pesach, the fo- Barth. This is an open invitation to a ta- Rabbinic literature about the Rabbinic cus will be tractate Pesachim and discus- Purim Celebrations ble at local coffee bars. Talk about Life, Mess that evolved into the “organized” sions will examine the Rabbinic Mess Wednesday, February 28 the Meaning of Life, Beth Israel Center, Passover Seder. All are welcome who that became the “organized” Passover 5:45 pm dinner, 6:15 games and Israel…whatever is on your mind. are comfortable reading and understand- seder. No experience or Hebrew/Ara- Megillah reading ing non-vowelled rabbinic texts. maic language skills required. Check the calendar on the BIC website (www.be- Thursday, March 1, 7:00 am Shabbat Morning Torah Study Siyyum thisraelcenter.org) or contact the office to Enjoy a casual meal and festive Friday, March 30, 7:00 am confirm class dates. games before hearing the whole Megil- Saturdays, March 10 and 24 9:00 am–9:45 am The Talmud prescribes that all in the lah at Beth Israel Center. Dress up as category of b’khor (first-born) should Shabbat Services Rabbi Sami Barth and others will lead your favorite Purim persona! Come in fast on the eve of Pesach from sunrise about 45 minutes of parsha discussion Every Friday at 5:45 pm costume and bring a box of pasta (small until sunset - recalling and recognizing beginning at 9:00 am on the 2nd and 4th Every Saturday at 9:30 am shapes work best) to use as a gragger and the fate from which they were spared Shabbat of each month. No background Looking for warm, inspiring, and then donate to a local food pantry. Play (the final plague visited upon the Egyp- or skills needed. Meet egalitarian traditional Shabbat servic- our very own Purim adaptation of the tians). Many do in fact observe this fast. on the lower level. es? We welcome Shabbat every Friday popular radio show, “Wait, Wait, Don’t However, a fast is nullified if there is a Tell Me!” Reservations are required for around 5:00 as people begin to gather Jewish ritual celebration such as a bris and toast the week that was. Lively, dinner, which begins at 5:45 pm, but not Z’mirot/Songs of Shabbat or a wedding. It is hard to arrange these for the Megillah reading. Call the of- song-filled services begin at 5:45. Saturday, March 10, 12:30 pm specifically for the eve of Pesach, so an Our Shabbat morning worship begins fice or check our website for details. On Just weeks before Pesach, sing new approved alternate is a siyyum, the cele- with Birchot HaShachar and continues Thursday morning, March 1, come hear Seder songs and recall old ones with bration of completing a unit of Talmudic through P’sukei d’zimra, Shacharit, To- the Megillah again during morning min- Rabbi Sami Barth during and after Shab- study. Even if only one person has done rah service and Musaf. We join together yan beginning at 7:00 am. bat Kiddush lunch. All are welcome, this, the celebration can be shared by all for a communal kiddush lunch after ser- whether or not you can sing. We’ll begin present. The siyyum (with some bagels vices every week. On March 10, kiddush Shabbat Morning singing when we’ve finished eating. and nosh) at BIC will be held following will be sponsored by the children of Ju- Meditation morning minyan on Friday, March 30. dith Zukerman Kaufman (z”l) on the oc- Saturdays, March 3 and 17 MOUSY Does Israeli All are welcome — first-born or not. casion of her first yahrzeit. On March 17, 9:15 am–10:00 am Cooking with Israeli kiddush will be sponsored by the chil- Come to Beth Israel Center on the Shlichim Subversive Seder dren of Anna Heifetz. Each week during 1st and 3rd Shabbat of each month for Saturday, March 10, 7:15 pm Sundays, 9:00 am the school year we offer age-appropriate meditation, chanting, and discussion. Rabbi Sami Barth leads an ongoing tefilla (prayer) for all children, babies You may enter or leave quietly at any Home of MOUSY board members BIC high schoolers are meeting up series of journeys into the arena of prayer, through age 12, at 10:30 am. Younger time. These sessions serve as prepara- in the kitchen to do Israeli cooking with poetry, music and worship, looking at children should bring their grown-ups tion for Birchot HaShachar (which be- the Madison Jewish Federation Israeli challenges, paradoxes, and occasionally along. Visitors are always welcome! gin at 9:30 am in the main sanctuary), Shlichim, Shlomit and Tal. Come learn a pathway forward. For the month lead- To receive schedule updates and other Shacharit (which typically starts around how to cook delicious Israeli dishes with ing up to Pesach, explorations will dig information, subscribe to our e-newslet- 9:50 am in the main sanctuary), or Torah a fun and friendly group of teenagers. into the Rabbinic Mess that evolved into ter or “Like” us on Facebook. For the e- Service (which typically begins around Contact Deborah hoffman@bethisrael- the “organized” Passover seder. Follow- news, subscribe on our website or email 10:10 am). Questions? Email merchav- center.org for more information includ- ing Sunday morning minyan with light [email protected] and ask to [email protected]. ing address. breakfast, each session stands alone. be added. Come when you can. All are welcome. Kadima Goes Ice-Skating MOUSY Chametz Drive Call the office, email rabbi@bethisrael- Saturday, March 3 center.org, or check our website calendar March 11–29 to confirm meeting dates. 7:00 pm–10:00 pm MOUSY of Beth Israel Center is Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to hosting its second annual Chametz Food meet up for some frosty Kadima fun at Drive from Sunday, March 11 through

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10/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Sue Robinson Challenges Us to Nuance Our Conversations, Use Our Power to Amplify Marginalized Voices By Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman so vitriolic. She argued that a few key Shaarei Shamayim players were responsible for most of the information that was circulating and that University of Wisconsin-Madison Robinson spoke about her own jour- they were only talking to their own net- journalism professor, Sue Robinson, ney learning about race and exploring works. The conversations that unfolded spoke to a group of 25 people at Shaarei her own racism. She described how she each happened in their own silo and did Shamayim on February 18 about her new attended trainings and workshops, did not lead to a widespread community book, Networked News, Racial Divides: much reading, and volunteered in places conversation across difference that could How Power and Privilege Shape Public where she could interact with marginal- have been productive. Discourse in Progressive Communities. ized communities. Through these expe- Robinson argued that in order to ad- Examining obstacles to public dia- riences her understanding of race, her dress racial inequality, white liberals logues about racial inequality in mid- teaching, and her social circle changed. or progressives must nuance their po- sized liberal cities, Robinson described Robinson addressed the 2011 com- sitions, recognize white privilege, and communities struggling with K-12 edu- munity-wide debate about the proposed give up power by bringing in marginal- cation achievement gaps. Her talk fo- Madison Preparatory Academy, a char- ized voices. cused on how privilege shapes public ter school that was designed to address Following her presentation members discourse and how communities can bet- racial achievement gaps in Madison and discussed how to educate ourselves ter facilitate discussions about race. looked at why the public debate turned around race, build authentic friendships and connections across racial lines, and work as a Jewish community to bridge Simchas & Condolences the racial gap. Sue Robinson Condolences to the families of

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Irving Yaffe, father of Michael (Nancy) Yaffe, grandfather of Lauren (Scott) Kalish and Mark (Rachel) Yaffe, and grandfather of Layla and Arielle The Jewish Federation of Madison expresses its appreciation to these Jean Goldman, mother of Irwin (Leora Saposnik) Goldman, grandmother of Eliav and Aviv Goldman. Condolences to Irwin’s individuals who recently made a tribute father, Ted; Irwin’s siblings, David and Isadora, and nieces and donation to honor someone or celebrate a nephews; Maya, Eva, Ricky, Zoe, and Isabella special occasion Lawrence Harris, husband of Beatrice, and father of Rob (Jodi) In memory of Jose Lezama, Harris Karen and Harry Roth Richard Blue, uncle of Sara Ben-Ami, and great-uncle of Ora and David Ben-Ami In honor of Paula Volipiansky, Courtney Reed Jenkins and Mathew Gent Susan McQuade, sister to Stanley Wachs, aunt to Cindy Scarr and Jonathan and Joshua Wachs; former wife of Dennis McQuade and friend to a devoted community of friends

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March 2018 Madison Jewish News/11 Hurricane Recovery: A Look at Your Federation Dollars At Work By Rabbi Paula Winnig Executive Director On February 12, 2018, I was in Hous- You can see some of the videos at Hous- ton and had the opportunity to see first- tonjewish.org. hand just how powerful it is to be sup- We heard how the JCC pre-school ported by the combined power of the opened up just a few weeks after the Jewish Federations of North America Hurricane in the Tennis pavilion of (JFNA). I was there to attend the Mid- the JCC even while it still served as an Cities Executive Training institute emergency food distribution site for the sponsored by JFNA. In the morning, I Houston community. In January, the worked at a local food bank, helping to JCC pre-school was back up and run- pack food to provide 10,800 meals to lo- ning in its original site after contractors cal school children. The Houston Food worked around the clock to get it ready. Bank used to provide 1,000,000 meals a The playground, which was completely year. They are now providing 1,000, 000 submerged in ten feet of water, is once meals a month! again a place for children to run and I also visited the neighborhood in play. The JCC has found new ways to which much of Houston’s Jewish com- continue to serve the many seniors and munity lives, as well as the Jewish Com- others who benefit from its programs, munity Center which was devastated by despite the damage around them. Hurricane Harvey. We met with many While it will take years for all the local residents as well as the staff of the buildings in Houston that were damaged Jewish community and saw photos, vid- to be rebuilt, the people are beginning eos and some of the destruction which their long road to recovery. Their pain took place in August of 2017. and suffering that they endured were Over 2000 Jewish families had sig- greatly eased because of the collective nificant damage to their homes, some of power of the Jewish community through Houston’s JCC Tennis Building used as a relief distribution center. which were filled with as much as ten feet the JFNA was there to assist them. of bayou water during the storm which It is the power of the dollars that we brought 51 inches of rain to Houston in contribute to JFNA through our annual just twenty-four hours. We saw videos dues that makes this possible. Your con- of synagogues that had their sanctuaries tributions made it possible to ease the flooded and their prayer books and ritual pain and suffering of thousands of peo- objects destroyed. We heard stories of ple in Houston, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas families with new born infants having and other locales damaged through Hur- to be evacuated by boats, not knowing ricanes last year. where they could go to find shelter and Thank you for your contributions to safety. our Tzedakah Campaign, which makes We also heard stories of the millions it possible for us to do our part to help of dollars of assistance sent immediately those in need here in Madison, through- to Houston by the JFNA, the State of out the United States, in Israel and in Israel and the additional monies con- seventy nations worldwide. tributed through the special JFNA cam- paign to assist Hurricane Harvey vic- tims. Without this web of connections, the Jewish community would not even be close to recovery. We heard how the Federation, JCC, Jewish Family Servic- es and local synagogues joined together to provide day camp free of charge so that 500 children had a safe place to be while their families began to clean their homes, deal with insurance companies Like Us on and find new places to live. This camp was open to any children in need of safe Facebook! shelter. We met staff people who found www.facebook.com/ a way to continue to serve those in need, though their own homes were destroyed. jewishmadison. Houston Synagogue following Hurricane Harvey

Ways to Help Houston: • Donate to Emergency fund through us or through JFNA https://jewishfederations.org/hur- ricane-harvey-relief-fund/ under the first bullet point

• Fly-in to Houston to help out and support the community, March 19-20

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12/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Jewish Education Always Learning Something New By Kimberly Rosenthal Interim Director, Midrasha GUILTY! Or at least students are de- ciding whether their peers are during the Mock Trials class at Midrasha. For the first few weeks the focus of the class was on refugee resettlement cases, specifi- cally the laws which determine who is let into the United States. Although hard to turn anyone away, students step into the role of judge and advocate to help those in need. The weeks that followed students put biblical figures on trial such as Moses, King David, and soon G-d will be put to the ultimate test by being put on trial.

Our Seniors have been working hard in class as well when they cooked for and served meals to residents at Porch- light. Their Incentive Award essays are also in and it has been a joy to read about Midrasha Mock Trials Midrasha Mock Trials and discover the amazing Jewish jour- ney these students have embarked on. was going in, but always ended up grate- about other cultures and practices is nec- sha enlightened me on numerous topics Here are what students had to say about ful I did after I left.” essary to interact with different people that public schools just don’t have the their experience at Midrasha: “One of the first classes I ever took at in an appropriate and substantial way, capability to teach. From Israel related “Midrasha sometimes reaffirms what Midrasha was the alternative religions as well as also teaching us to more dili- issues, to Jews in Entertainment, to the I know, and sometimes challenges my class. Instead of focusing solely on Ju- gently try to observe and be respectful of Holocaust, I have become aware of is- perceptions, but I always leave knowing daism, it bolstered a discussion about other viewpoints.” sues that directly and indirectly affect I am perhaps a little more enlightened values and morals through the perspec- “My Midrasha experience has helped me. Through numerous classes at Midra- than when I came in. There have been a tive of other religions as well. I think that me grow as an activist, a learner, and sha, we have been presented ways to ad- few nights where, busy with work, sports understanding and being knowledgeable a community member. Firstly, Midra- vocate for social and political change.” and homework, I wondered about why I Ivrit B’Kef: Upcoming Israel Programs By Shlomit Ezer Time is flying when you’re having fun! Ivrit B’kef is well into its second semester, with more songs, games and Hebrew every week. Ivrit B’kef par- ticipants want to wish the entire Jewish community in Madison “Chag Pesach Seme’ach”, Happy Passover! 13

March 2018 Madison Jewish News/13 Jewish Education Gan HaYeled in Action By Marla Becker Director, Gan HaYeled

We all gather for our school shabbat celebration!

Who needs to go to South Korea when we have the Winter Olympics at Gan?!

Creating puzzle trees is so much Making a bird feeder will help the fun. animals!

Shlomit helped us make Purim Cards to bring to a preschool in Israel for the Partnership2gether Twinning Program.

We are planting parsley for Passover.

Even the youngest has a special role! What a wonderful seder! 14

14/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Support Camp Shalom’s 65th Summer, Become a Corporate Sponsor Help us celebrate Camp Shalom’s 65th summer and continue our success as Madi- involved with a wonderful cause tell them about the Camp Shalom Corporate Spon- son’s most loved camp by supporting the Corporate Sponsorship Scholarship pro- sorship Program. Thank you for helping us to make 2018, our 65th summer, unforget- gram. As a Corporate Sponsor, your business can change a child’s life, and in return, table! Camp Shalom will help advertise and promote your business! Director’s Circle $10,000+ (~14 Campers’ Tuition) In 2017 we were able to award $109,000 to 182 campers for full and partial scholar- Shalom Circle $5000-$9999 (~7-13 Campers’ Tuition) ships. Each summer, the need for scholarships increases and this summer our goal Friendship Circle $2600-$4999 (~4-7 Campers’ Tuition) is to raise $110,000 for the Camp Shalom Scholarship fund. Your contribution will Camper’s Circle: $795-$2599 (~1-3 Campers’ Tuition) enable us to ensure that no camper misses out on the Camp Shalom experience be- cause of financial need. Your contribution supports campers from all socio-economic Each level of Camp Shalom’s Corporate Sponsorship Program includes many benefits backgrounds, races, religions, and abilities. and recognition opportunities. For additional information please contact Ellen Weis- Please help us spread the word, if you know of businesses that are looking to get mer, [email protected].

Our upcoming Prairie Ridge expansion reinforces our commitment to providing best-in-class senior living in Madison. We’re creating more independent GROWING for our living opportunities with 73 new apartment homes. We’re adding spacious one-bedroom suites to our COMMUNITY assisted living program. And we’re offering more opportunities to learn and thrive with new dining, learning, fitness and recreation options.

We’re growing with the same dedication to our community that has been Oakwood’s standard for 70 years.

We will learn together. We will grow together. We will build an even better Oakwood together.

COMING 2019 For reservations or more information, call (608) 230-4580 or visit us at www.oakwoodvillage.net/expansion

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Camp Shalom Scholarships Annual Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities As a Camp Shalom Scholarship Annual Corporate Sponsor, you will receive the fol- lies with a circulation of 950 households lowing benefits and recognition: • Logo / Company Name on banner at Goodman Aquatic Center (for those sponsor- ships received before 5/4/18) Director’s Circle $10,000+ (14+ Campers’ Tuition) • 20 individual guest passes or a complimentary adult or youth pass for the 5,500 • Logo on the Camp Shalom web page of the JewishMadison.org website square-foot Goodman Aquatic Center pool for the 2018 summer season • Half Page advertisement in the Madison Jewish News (MJN) during the 2018 • Formal Recognition at all three Camp Shalom Late-Night sessions attended by month of your choice. The MJN is the monthly newspaper of the Madison Jewish 254 campers and their families Community and has a circulation of ~2250 households • Recognition in the MJN for sponsorship • Logo/Company name on all Camp Shalom direct mail/email • Logo/Company name on weekly “Sunny Times” newsletter to parents and families with a circulation of 950 households Friendship Circle $2,600-$4,999 (4-7 Campers’ Tuition) • Logo / Company Name on banner at Goodman Aquatic Center (for those sponsor- • Logo on the Camp Shalom web page of the JewishMadison.org website ships received before 5/4/18) • 1/8 Page advertisement in the Madison Jewish News (MJN) during the 2018 month • A complimentary family pass for the 5,500 square-foot Goodman Aquatic Center of your choice. The MJN is the monthly newspaper of the Madison Jewish Com- pool for the 2018 summer season (valued at $310) munity and has a circulation of ~2250 households • Formal Recognition at all three Camp Shalom Late-Night sessions attended by 254 • Logo / Company Name on all Camp Shalom direct mail / email campers and their families • Logo / Company Name on weekly “Sunny Times” newsletter to parents and fami- • Use of the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus and/or lies with a circulation of 950 households Goodman House (not including the Goodman Aquatic Center) for corporate gather- • Logo / Company Name on banner at Goodman Aquatic Center (for those sponsor- ing (one time use during 2018) ships received before 5/4/18) • Recognition in the MJN for sponsorship • 10 individual guest passes to Goodman Campus Pool for the summer of 2018 • Recognition in the MJN for sponsorship

Shalom Circle $5,000-$9,999 (7-14 Campers’ Tuition) Camper’s Circle: $795-$2,599 (1-3 Campers’ Tuition) • Logo on the Camp Shalom webpage of the JewishMadison.org website • Recognition on the JewishMadison.org website on the Camp Shalom webpage • Quarter Page advertisement in the Madison Jewish News (MJN) during the 2018 • Logo / Company Name on all Camp Shalom direct mail / email month of your choice. The MJN is the monthly newspaper of the Madison Jewish • Logo / Company Name on weekly “Sunny Times” newsletter to parents and fami- Community and has a circulation of ~2250 households lies with a circulation of 950 households • Logo / Company Name on all Camp Shalom direct mail / email • Recognition in the MJN for sponsorship • Logo / Company Name on weekly “Sunny Times” newsletter to parents and fami-

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Camp Shalom Camp Corner Calendar 2018 SAVE THE DATE: REGISTRATION SUMMER 2018 Registration for Returning Campers and Alumni: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Registration Opens to ALL Campers: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Only 17 Weeks until Camp Shalom New Camper Information Session: CampBogrim! and Noar- Sunday, June 10, 2018

Camp Shalom Staff Orientation: June 18 - June 22, 2018

Session 1: June 25 - July 13, 2018 (no camp July 4)

Session 2: July 17 - August 3, 2018

Session 3 (Camp Shalom Only): August 7 - August 17, 2018

Special Summer Dates to be Aware of: - Visitor’s Lunches for Camp Shalom: Fridays, June 29, July 20, and August 10, 2018 at 11:45 am for current campers’ families - Camp Shalom late night/overnight: Wednesdays, July 11, August 1, and August 15, 2018 - Camp Shalom NOBO 6th - 8th grade overnights: Wednesdays, July 11 and August 1, 2018 - Camp Shalom NOBO 9th grade camping trip: Monday, July 9 - July 12, 2018 and Monday, July 30 - August 2 Camp Shalom FAQs What does the Camp Shalom day look There are several special events that hap- grams like Maccabiah (a day of camp- cart, you will enter camper information like? pen throughout the summer like Mac- wide competitions) and Yom Yisrael later in the process At Camp Shalom we strive to make cabiah (camp-wide competition) and (Israel Day). The NOBO campers cele- • Before you check out be sure to double every day a great day for every camper. Carnival. Special guests like magicians brate Shabbat together every Friday with check your cart so that you are register- The daily schedule offers a variety of and petting farms also visit us at various homemade challah and special program- ing the right number of children for the activities. Campers have the opportunity times throughout the summer. ming. right number of sessions to learn new skills, be active, make new • You will be asked to enter your birth- friends, learn foreign languages, get cre- What happens at Camp Shalom Noar- What are the hours of Camp Shalom? day (or a date that proves you are over ative, swim and just be kids! Bogrim? Is it the same as Camp Shalom? Camp Shalom buses pick up in the 18) to be able to create an account Camp Shalom Noar-Bogrim (NOBO) Madison, Middleton and Verona areas • All grade related questions refer to Here’s a sample schedule, please note is for campers entering 6th – 9th grade. 8:00 am – 9:00 am depending on loca- GRADE IN FALL 2018 that the campers rotate through most The programming in NOBO merges the tion. Bus stops are listed on registration • Registration confirmations will be sent activities by grade level and might not traditions and ideals that make Camp forms or to get a list please contact camp- via email, these sometimes end up in participate in activities in the order listed Shalom unique with adventure, skill de- [email protected]. Campers Junk Mail so make sure to check there if below! velopment and independence that mid- board the buses at 3:45 pm to go home. you do not receive it right away dle schoolers need. Campers choose the If you are driving your camper to • If you are applying for a scholarship 9:15 am: Buses arrive, and campers meet daily activities they want to do based on camp, they can be dropped off at the and cannot pay the $55 registration at at their group tables what is being offered each week. Goodman Campus at 9:00 am and picked this time, please use the option for Schol- 9:30 am: Megama- specialty program- NOBO campers have the option to go up at 4:00 pm arship Registration. Note, this is not the ming on daily field trips with their grade-level. Extended care is available 7:30 am – same thing as the scholarship application 10:30 am: All- Camp Rally (songs, skits Field trips vary from a visit to the Bub- 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm if we which is a separate form to be completed and announcements) bler at the Downtown Public Library to have at least 8 campers contracted for after registration has been confirmed. 10:45 am: Chugim- various activities are log-rolling at Wingra Boats. The camp- each time slot. • NEW THIS YEAR: SCHOLAR- offered and campers choose what they ers will have an opportunity to experi- SHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAIL- want to do ence Madison from a completely new How do I register? ABLE ONLINE THROUGH THE 11:45 am: Lunch lens. Camp Shalom registration is available ACTIVE NETWORK ACCOUNT 12:15 pm: Swimming On campus the NOBO campers will online at JewishMadison.org. ONLY. Scholarship applications will be 1:15 pm: Teva or Omanut (nature pro- work to hone their skills in activities like sent in an email confirmation once your gramming or arts and crafts) cooking, crafting and athletics. They • You can filter the camps you want by registration has been received. 2:15 pm: Unit Time or Group Time will participate in special programs like selecting a grade in the left sidebar and • Scholarship applications are due by 3:15 pm: Nikayon (camp clean-up) Bubble Soccer and the Boulder’s Climb- then adding the session to the cart or you MARCH 23, 2018 3:30 pm: Snack and Rally ing wall. They will swim daily in the can select from the sessions listed • Registration is available at JewishMad- 3:45 pm: Friendship Circle and Board Goodman Aquatic Center pool. • To register 2 children for the same ses- ison.org buses There are also several all-camp pro- sion just increase the amount in your 17

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CALLING ALL COUNSELORS IN TRAINING! Did you just finish ninth grade? Come have a rewarding summer as a Camp Shalom Counselor In Training. Earn volunteer hours, spend your days outdoors, participate in a summer experience that will give you a lifetime of memories. Apply online at www. jewishmadison. org/camp-shalom

Hello! Welcome! שלום !Hi Outreach Quick check-in to make sure you are receiving all the news, updates and more from the Jewish Community! Please contact Tiz Goff, (773) 620-4404 or [email protected] if you or someone you know needs a warm welcome!

➤ Monday emails that summarize the upcoming week’s events ➤ Facebook Group for Parents of kids ages 0-2 years of age ➤ Facebook Group for Parents of kids 3-12 years of age ➤ Shalom Baby for newborns ➤ Shalom Madison for newcomers ➤ Yad B’Yad is a playgroup for babies 0-2 years of age

Off-season Camp programming is a great way for our current campers to stay in touch, for us to stay connected to our staff, and for new campers to get a taste of Camp Shalom even if they have not attended during the summer months. We have heard your requests and are excited to announce, for the first time ever... CAMP SHALOM SPRING BREAK CAMP 2018! Save the Dates: Tuesday, March 27 Wednesday, March 28 Thursday, March 29

Spring Break camp will be held at Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Buses will be available. Registration online today at www.jewishmadison.org 18

18/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Jewish Social Services JSS is a Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison www.jssmadison.org Finding Meaning Beyond Midlife–A Jewish Perspective: JSS Welcomes Rabbi Dayle Friedman to Madison By Rabbi Renee Bauer, JSS Chaplain Jewish Communal Service and Hebrew Literature. She holds an MSW from the As baby boomers age, we know that her wisdom with our community at three University of Southern California and the percent of the population over 65 events this summer. a BA from Brandeis University. She is will increase dramatically. In national Rabbi Friedman will be the: a Board-Certified chaplain and com- conversation we often hear about the • Featured speaker at the Levy Series pleted a certificate in spiritual direction. economics of this trend including the Lunch on June 12, 2018. Rabbi Friedman has pioneered a Jewish challenges facing Medicare and Social • Keynote speaker at an interfaith com- spiritual response to the challenges and Security and the benefits of people- be munity event about “Fostering Congre- blessings of later life. She is the author ing in the workforce longer. However, gations for all Ages.” of Jewish Wisdom for Growing Older: we need to expand the conversation be- • Trainer at a session for Jewish profes- Finding Your Grit and Grace Beyond yond the trends and look at how aging sionals on how to more effectively work Midlife and Jewish Visions for Aging: A affects families and individuals and how with an aging population. Professional Guide for Fostering Whole- the Jewish community can best respond *Details for each event is forthcoming. ness and editor of Jewish Pastoral Care: to the needs of an aging population. Rabbi Dayle Friedman is a passion- A Practical Handbook from Traditional In order to initiate this conversation in ate speaker, spiritual guide, scholar and and Contemporary Sources. our own community, Jewish Social Ser- social innovator thirty years of experi- We hope you will join us for this vice is bringing Rabbi Dayle Friedman ence working with elders. Rabbi Fried- unique learning opportunity. Please to Madison this summer. Rabbi Fried- man was ordained by Hebrew Union watch this paper and JSS website for de- man is the nation’s leading voice on ag- College-Jewish Institute of Religion, tails about the events with Rabbi Fried- ing and Jewish spirituality and will share where she also earned MA degrees in man. Rabbi Dayle Lechayim Lights A Senior Adult Program of Jewish Social Services A Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison About our Programs Good fun at Lechayim

social, and service based programs. Rab- Monday, March 26 bi Winnig received her Rabbinic Ordi- Jessica Michna will present, “Golda nation and Doctor of Divinity from He- Meir, The Journey Home.” She will brew Union College-Jewish Institute of invite us to join her in role play imag- Religion in Los Angeles. She also holds ining the life and times of Golda Meir an MBA from SUNY- Empire State Col- exploring many aspects of Golda Meir’s lege. life such as: how does a girl born in the Ukraine, raised in Milwaukee, Wiscon- Monday, March 19 sin, travel a path that will lead her to Come celebrate Purim and St. Pat- become Prime Minister of Israel? This Monday, March 5 garments and other items. In introduc- rick’s Day with some great music from informative, entertaining program, de- Jeanette Thompson recently joined ing us to a variety of interesting aspects the Currach Trio — jigs, reels, horn- veloped by Jessica Michna, explores that the UW Madison faculty as Adjunct Pro- of fabric production, Rabbi Winnig will pipes as well as songs, such as ballads, rather circuitous route. What roadblocks fessor of Voice at the UW’s Mead Witter share her own journey into the joys of from Ireland. We heard from some of and detours were thrown in Golda’s way School of Music. She and her students working with fabric, as well as biblical these musicians who also play for Yid and how did she overcome them? The will perform favorites from American and religious traditions regarding prepa- Vicious, who were at Lechayim a few journey is a fascinating one, filled with musicals. Jeanette’s career has taken her ration of fabrics. Rabbi Winnig has re- months ago. joy, sorrow, seriousness and humor. Let all over the globe with recitals, orches- cently returned to her Wisconsin roots, Daithi Wolfe will be on fiddle. He Golda, as portrayed by Ms. Michna, tell tra concerts and operatic performances after serving as Senior Rabbi of Temple also plays with Yid Vicious. A true Bad- you in her own words. Ms. Michna re- in Belgium, Germany, France, Luxem- Sinai of Long Island, working as a De- ger now, originally from Ann Arbor, turns to Lechayim in memory of Nena bourg, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Austria, velopment Consultant in the New York Michigan. When not working hard at the Dyhr, a longtime volunteer and JSS sup- Japan, Slovenia, Croatia, Canada, Tuni- fiddle, Daithi works as an Early Educa- porter. sia, Greece, Cypress, Cameroun, Zaire, tion Policy Analyst for the Wisconsin Kenya, Latvia, Czech Republic, Puerto Council on Children and Families. Darl Rico, and throughout the United States. Ridgley, who will be on the bodhran, She made her Carnegie Hall debut sing- an Irish frame drum is originally from ing Verdi’s Messa da Requiem and is an Maryland. Currently, a hard working international star of high acclaim. She Badger as well, working at the Depart- has been lauded throughout the world ment of Workforce Development. Darl as a singer with great depth, warmth, will share his talent and love for some beauty, style and heart. Please join us in Scottish songs as well. Sheila Shigley welcoming Jeanette and her students to will play the fiddle and bouzouki (string Madison and Lechayim! guitar-like instrument from Greece). Sheila is the farthest immigrant to Bad- Monday, March 12 ger territory. She spent some of her Rabbi Paula Winnig’s presentation, area, and most recently as the Executive childhood in Hong Kong. Sheila works “Sheep, Shawls and Shatnez” will give Director of the Bureau of Jewish Educa- for Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison. us a look at the laws of Kashrut as they tion in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her posi- She also sings in Navan (Celtic language apply to the ethical making of garments. tion in Madison is Executive Director of harmonies). A fun, eclectic and diverse She will also demonstrate how to turn the Jewish Federation of Madison. She group with great energy and talent. Hope raw sheep wool into beautiful yarns, has experience in creating, directing, and to see you there. implementing a variety of educational, 19

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Happy March Birthdays! Arlene Rotter Arie Carmi Harold Farkas Ilya Fiksel (in blessed memory) Edie Fox Paul Grossberg Anna Heifetz Elsa Johnson Rita Kades Cleo Loftsgordon Robert Schlesinger Barbara Van Rossum Ida Wyman Dean Ziemke

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at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Изменения, обновления и новую информацию о программах Street. Contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4081 or email of- Еврейской Социальной Службы вы можете найти на нашем [email protected] no later than 2:00pm the preceding Wednes- веб-сайте www.jssmadison.org. day. A vegetarian or strictly kosher option is available with a reservation. If you are over age 60, a minimum donation of $4.00 is Все желающие присоединяются к нам для вкусной еды, встречи suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost с друзьями и интересных программ. Лехаим ЛанчТайм Плюс of the meal is $10.23 for those under age 60. проводится в Центре Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street. If you cannot attend the meal, please join us for the free pro- Заказать место вы можете в Еврейской Социальной Службе по gram at 1:00 pm. телефону (608) 442-4081 или по адресу [email protected] до 14:00 часов среды предшествующей очередной встрече. Вегетарианское или строго кошерное меню готовится по MANY THANKS TO UW HILLEL ADAMAH предварительному заказу. Стоимость ланча составляет $9.73; CATERING FOR PROVIDING OUR минимальное пожертвование для людей старше 60 лет $4.00, если возможно. DELICIOUS KOSHER MEALS! Если вы не можете присутствовать на обеде, пожалуйста, присоединяйтесь к нам для бесплатной программы в 13:00 March Lechayim Calendar часoв.

Monday, March 5 ЛЕХАИМ БЛАГОДАРИТ UW ГИЛЕЛЬ ADAMAH КАТЕРИНГ ЗА 11:30 am-12:00 pm Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson ВКУСНЫЕ И КОШЕРНЫЕ БЛЮДА! 11:30 am-12:30 pm Complimentary Blood pressure check with Понедельник, 5 марта nurse, Lori Edelstein 11:30-12:00 Йога на стуле с Бетси Хеймсон 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lasagna Alfredo, rolls, mixed greens with 11:30-12:30 Бесплатное измерение артериального давления Balsamic dressing, dessert медсестрой Лорой Эдельштейн 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Showcase of American Musicals: University 12:00-13: 00 Лазанья Альфредо, булочка, зеленый салат с of Wisconsin students with instructor, бальзамическим соусом, десерт Jeanette Thompson 13:00-14: 00 Демонстрация американских мюзиклов группой хора университета Висконсина с инструктором Жанетт Томпсон Monday, March 12 11:30 am-12:00 pm Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Chicken & dill stew, Basmati rice, lentil soup, Понедельник, 12 марта mixed greens salad, fruit, dessert (Vegetarian 11:30-12:00 Йога на стуле с Бетси Хеймсон 12:00-13:00 Курица тушеная с укропом, рис басмати, суп из option: tofu and dill stew) чечевицы, зеленый салат, фрукты, десерт (вегетарианский 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Rabbi Paula Winnig presentation, “Sheep, вариант: тофу тушеная с укропом) Shawls and Shatnez” 13:00-14:00 Презентация Рабби Паулы Винниг «Овцы, шали и шатнез» Monday, March 19 11:30 am-12:00 pm Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson Понедельник, 19 марта 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Cider herbed brisket, potato kugel, mixed 11:30-12:00 Йога на стуле с Бетси Хеймсон greens salad, roasted corn, dessert (Vegetarian 12:00-13:00 Говядина тушеная с яблочным сидером, option: roasted herb seitan) картофельный кугель, зеленый салат, поп-корн, десерт 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Irish Favorites: Currach Trio (вегетарианский вариант: каша с травами) 13:00-14:00 Ирландские фавориты - Трио Currach Monday, March 26 Понедельник, 26 марта 11:30 am-12:00 pm Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 11:30-12:00 Йога на стуле с Бетси Хеймсон 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lox, cream cheese, bagels, lettuce, tomato, 12:00-13:00 Слабо-копченая горбуша, сливочный сыр, рогалики, onion, capers, cucumber, dairy kugel салат, помидор, лук, каперсы, огурец, молочный кугель 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Jessica Michna presentation, “Golda Meir, 13:00-14:00 Презентация Джессики Михны «Голда Меир, Дом The Journey Home” путешествий»

Next Month’s Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30 Даты Апреля: 9, 16, 23, 30 If you would like further information about the meal, programs, transportation, or to check on any cancellations, contact Paul Если вы хотите получить дополнительную информацию об обеде, программах, транспорте или проверить какие-либо Borowsky at (608) 442-4083, [email protected]. отмены, свяжитесь с Полом Боровски по телефону (608) 442- 4083, [email protected] 20/Madison Jewish News March 2018 Jewish Social Services Registration for Another Successful Liesl Stepping On Class M. Blockstein Memorial Filling Up: Falls Lecture By Dawn Berney Prevention Workshop JSS Executive Director More than sixty-five people braved the different interpretations of head cov- Jewish Social Services of Madison various exercises and sharing personal the snow on Sunday, February 12 to erings in Islam. is thrilled to again offer the Wisconsin falls experiences as a group. We are very honor the memory of community ad- Jeanne Silverberg, a good friend of Institute for Healthy Aging’s Stepping happy that Rabbi Irv Ehrich, a Stepping vocate and Temple Beth El and Jewish Liesl’s, said that Dr. Mohamed “was On Falls Prevention class. This specific On graduate will be a peer ambassador Social Services supporter Liesl Block- very inspiring. Liesl was at the begin- seven-week program has been shown to for the class. stein. The featured speaker, Dr. Maha ning of the women’s movement and reduce falls by as much as 50%. The Stepping On class will be of- Mohamed, Director of the Transplant made sure that she was heard. And Dr. Stepping On will help participants fered in Madison by Jewish Social Ser- Nephrology Fellowship Program at the Mohamed is a woman on a parallel identify why they fall and different ways vices and hosted by Temple Beth El, UW School of Medicine, spoke about track. She was fortunate enough to have to prevent falls, including strength and 2702 Arbor Drive, beginning on Thurs- her family history in Sudan and the educated parents who made sure that she balance exercises, home safety check day, March 15, at 1:00 pm. Stepping strong women in her life who helped her received an education as well. She also suggestions and a medication review. On registration is $35 and scholarships to become the person she is now. As part was able to move where she needed to be The workshop is both for people who are available. To register for the class of the presentation and the question and and did not get left behind because of her have fallen and for people who fear fall- please contact Caren Minkoff ASAP at answer session afterwards, the audience gender.” ing. Participants will leave with more (608)442-4081, or [email protected]. learned about Dr. Mohamed’s personal Thank you to the Blockstein Fam- strength, achieve better balance, and and professional history, how govern- ily for sponsoring this event. We look experience a feeling of confidence and ment changes in Sudan have affected the forward to seeing everyone at the 2019 independence as a result of performing country and her life, and about some of Blockstein Lecture. Invitation to Passover Seders Please join your neighbors, volunteers, and Jewish Social Services staff for a community Passover Seder! Capitol Lakes is hosting their annual Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 4, 11:30 am-2:00 pm Oakwood Village University Woods is hosting their Seder on Thursday, April 5, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm at the Nakoma/Westmoreland Room. RSVP to Paul Borowsky at [email protected] or (608) 442-4083

Add Something Special to your Life! Volunteer for Jewish Social Services! Volunteer application at surance and driver’s license Bikur Cholim/Friendly Visi- Volunteer at holiday, www.jssmadison.org/vol- plus a driver’s record check, tor: Opportunities to make social events, and Oak- unteer/become-a-volunteer done at our expense. brief drop-in visits with sev- wood Shabbats: Help Contact our volunteer pro- eral elderly women in mem- the residents of Oakwood gram at (608) 442-4083 or Designated ory care - Verona, Middleton Village welcome Shab- visit our website for infor- Shopper: Take a friendly and southwest Madison. We bat one Friday per month mation. older woman to do errands are also seeking a friendly from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. once or twice a month in the visitor for an elderly new- Seat guests, pour wine and Our mission: Our dedica- west Madison comer in Sun juice, and distribute chal- tion to service will improve area or help an Prairie. These vis- lah, interact with the resi- the quality of life and main- elderly home- its can be made at dents of Oakwood Village tain the dignity of our cli- bound man re- your convenience. and their families. ents in a compassionate and main in inde- caring atmosphere. Volun- pendent living Computer/Odd Double your Volunteer- teers will enhance the abil- by delivering Job Help: Sup- ing Mitzvah: Check with ity of the agency to achieve groceries and port elderly and your human resources de- its overall mission. other items. others by doing partment to see whether small jobs – changing light your company has a pol- Drivers Needed: Help Back-up Volunteer Photog- bulbs, fixing loose hinges, icy of matching employ- people remain independent! rapher: At JSS events, take etc. Help them learn to use a ees’ community volunteer Provide rides to clients for photos which may be used computer and complete basic hours with a monetary do- appointments and other des- for promotional materials computer tasks, and use elec- nation to the agency for tinations on an as-needed and social media. tronic devices such as televi- whom the employee vol- and as-available basis. Re- sion and remote controls. unteers. What a great way quires copies of proof of in- to enhance the benefits of your volunteer work! March 2018 21/Madison Jewish News Jewish Social Services Jewish Social Services Fun at Lechayim Brings Shabbat to Our Seniors Our monthly Shabbat gatherings includes candle lighting, challah, singing, and discussion. Attic Angel Place in the Garden Room, 2:30 pm 8301 Old Sauk Road A program of Jewish Social Services and Attic Angel Place. Music by Les Gold- smith and with the assistance of Angel Volunteers March 9

Capitol Lakes in the Grand Hall, 3:00 pm 333 West Main Street A program of Jewish Social Services and Capitol Lakes Retirement Commu- nity. Led by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger with assistance from UW students through the Hillel Foundation. March 2 (also Purim celebration)

Oakwood West in Oak’s Community Room, 3:30 pm 6225 Mineral Point Road A program of Jewish Social Services and Oakwood Village University Woods, with the assistance of JSS volunteers and music by Paul Grossberg March 2, April 13

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and Israel the World Hitchhiking on Israel National Trail A few months ago, we started cover- data: according to the latest information become a more empathic person, as por- elections in Israel can sometimes cause ing “Shvil Israel”, Israel National Trail, released by the Israeli Central Bureau of trayed in The Hitchhikers. So is a hike a small sector to have disproportionate by talking about a different part of it Statistics, there are approximately 8.8 on Israel National Trail. power. Anat gave the example of gun every month. This month, instead of million Israeli citizens. 74.6% are Jew- That brings us to another great Is- control in the United States, and how talking about the geography and places ish, 20.9% are Muslim Arabs, Christian rael program that took place last month: even though this is a democracy the along the Israel National Trail, we want Arabs or Druze, and 4.5% are non-Arab Temple Beth El’s Kesher Israel commit- policies do not always reflect the will to talk about the people you meet on Christians and other religions. Within tee hosted a Skype talk with Anat Hoff- of the majority. If you are interested to your way. Going on a long trip on the the Jewish population, about 44% de- man, Executive Director of IRAC (Israel hear about the view “of Israel”, or any “Shvil” is considered a very meaningful fine themselves as secular, 36% are Religious Action Center). Anat spoke other country for that matter, you need experience, because of everything one “traditional”, 11% “religious” and 9% about the current situation in Israel with to listen to people and their stories. This learns and sees there. But most Israe- ultra-orthodox. Among the non-Jewish the fight for religious pluralism. She is what we are trying to do here, and this lis who have done this trip will tell you population, 52% defined themselves as spoke a lot about the current government is what Yair and Elad tried to do with that the best part is the people you meet. “religious”, 4% “very religious”, 44% and laws that she and her colleagues are their documentary. Look for those sto- One of the most amazing things about “not religious or not very religious”. fighting against, to try and insure equal ries. you might be surprised, or at least the Trail is that it captures so much di- However, as always with people, there rights for all denominations. Among oth- learn something new. We have definitely versity of landscape in a country that is is no black and white. As The Hitchhik- er things, she mentioned a very impor- learned a lot from stories and views here so small, and one of the most amazing ers shows, people do not always abide tant fact that is sometimes understated: in the past months. things about the Israeli society is the di- by the expectations of their stereotypes. the majority of the Jewish citizens in Is- versity in such a small country. When you come to Israel and talk to rael are on her side. The majority of the Last month Hillel hosted Israeli film- people, you see that things are more people are for pluralism, for women’s makers Yair Agmon and Elad Schwartz complicated than what they appear to right to pray at the Kotel, for the right of as they presented episodes from their be. There is so much more than “right” any couple to marry according to their latest trending web series, The Hitchhik- or “left”, “secular” or “religious”. It is a denomination and faith; the method of ers. This series breaks stigmas, shows country with endless debates, points of the complexities and displays the di- views and opinions (you probably know versity of Israeli society talking to one the phrase, “two Jews, three opinions”. hitchhiker at a time. The show was cre- Well, there are over 6.5 million Jews on ated a couple of years ago when the two that small piece of land. Do the math). filmmakers recognized the potential in In general, people tend to surround portraying stories of the people you ran- themselves with people who are similar domly meet, just like when walking the to them in views. But this is not really an trail or hitchhiking (to clarify: we do not option, for example, if one lives in Jeru- recommend hitchhiking, in Israel or any- salem or serves in the IDF. There, and on where else. Decades ago, hitchhiking in many other occasions, we got to live and Israel was very common but it is no lon- work alongside somebody who think ger recommended). differently from us. We were happy to If you missed their visit in Madison, see that in many cases this was an eye- look for The Hitchhikers on YouTube to opening experience, that people were watch an episode with English transla- open to talk and listen, to explain and tion. learn — not to try to convince the other Who are the people who make up what side. Life in Jerusalem is full of such en- we call “the Israeli society”? If you are counters, such that if you let them, such interested in the statistics, here is some encounters allow you to learn, grow and Yair Agnon and Eliad Schwartz (front center) enjoying a meal at Adama

Matzah Balls Preparation: Ingredients In a large bowl, pour hot water over the matzah meal. Let 1 cup Matzah meal (you can also grind Matzah at home: the matzah meal soak the water for a couple of minutes this is Matzah meal) and then mix it using a fork. Add the oil, yolks, salt and 1 cup hot water pepper and mix well (“kneading” the mixture with your 3 eggs, separated hands might be easier. The consistency at this point should 3 tbsp vegetable oil be rather doughy). 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper In a separate ball whip the egg whites. Carefully fold the Boiling water with salt/chicken soup/vegetable soup whipped egg-whites into the doughy batter. You can add (to cook the Matzah balls in) a bit of the egg-whites in the first stage and mix, and then when the consistency is easier for folding without breaking the whipped egg-whites add the rest. The egg-whites, once cooked, make the matzah balls extra fluffy. Cover the mixture with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 20 minutes to an hour. Boil a pot of soup, broth or just water with a tbsp of salt. Shape the matzah balls by rolling the mixture in your hand to a size of a ping pong ball (they will expand after cook- ing) and slip them into the boiling pot. Dip your hands in water after every ball you make, to help prevent sticking (the batter is very sticky!) Once all the balls are in the boiling soup, cover the pot and let it simmer on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. ןובאיתב !Enjoy March 2018 23/Madison Jewish News Connecting with Israel

Israeli Film Festival More Exciting Israel Another big event that is coming up as who joined Maccabi and combines the a part of Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebrations pulse-pounding action of a high-stakes Programs that are is the Hillel annual Israeli Film Festival. thriller with an incendiary political back- During the months of March and April, drop to deliver a film that will mesmer- three movies will be presented at Hillel ize basketball fans and captures the spirit coming up this Month: and the entire Madison community is of a nation triumphant against all odds. invited. Each movie shows a different March 15, 7:00 pm at Hillel: Women’s • Israeli cooking night with the Shlichim Want to host Israeli culture nights in aspect of the story of Israel: history and Balcony and MOUSY, Beth Israel Center’s youth your home, with your friends? Or join politics, sports and culture, society and Nominated for five Ophir (the Israeli group. an evening of Israeli cooking, music or religion. As Israeli film industry grows, Oscars) awards, Women’s Balcony tells • Israeli Paint Night with Shlomit and arts? Contact us! there are an increasing number of great the story of an Orthodox Jewish commu- MaTTY, Temple Beth El’s youth group. options for Israeli movies–and the most nity in Jerusalem whose women are ap- interesting options were brought to this palled when their synagogue gets a strict film festival. You do not want to miss new rabbi who preaches rigid gender them! All films will be screened at Hil- roles. The women soon decide to fight lel at UW-Madison, 611 Langdon St., back against his ultra-traditionalist be- Madison. liefs, while raising money to repair the March 13, 7:00 pm at Hillel: On the Map “women’s balcony” in the synagogue. On the Map tells the against-all-odds April 16, 7:00 pm at Hillel: Ben story of Maccabi, Tel Aviv’s basketball Gurion, Epilogue team in the 1977 European Champion- In the great depths of the archive, an ship, which took place at a time when Is- interview footage was discovered of one rael was still reeling from the 1973 Yom of modern history’s greatest leaders, Da- Kippur War, the 1972 Olympic massacre vid Ben Gurion. It is 1968 and he is 82 at Munich, and the 1976 hijacking of an years old, five years before his death. He Air France flight from Tel Aviv. Through lives in his secluded home in the desert, the of lens of sports, the movie presents removed from all political discourse, a much broader story of how one team which allows him a hindsight perspec- captured the hearts of the Israeli nation, tive on the Zionist enterprise. Ben Gu- and recounts how an underdog Israeli rion’s introspective soul searching is the basketball team prevailed over a series focus of this film, and his clear voice of European basketball powers, includ- provides a surprising vision for today’s ing CSKA Moscow, a team that repeat- crucial decisions and the future of Israel. edly refused to compete against Israeli “Ben Gurion, Epilogue is a wistful ode to competitors. a lost generation of leaders who viewed The movie is being told through the simplicity as a virtue even as they strove Tu b’Shevat painting night eyes of six American basketball players for giant goals.” ~ The New York Times. Here’s an easy way to make a charitable gift that costs you nothing today: INCLUDE A BEQUEST TO THE SAVE THE DATE ~ JEWISH FEDERATION OF MADISON IN Yom HaAtzmaut YOUR WILL April 22, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm UW Hillel A 70th birthday celebration for Israel! For more details about how to leave a bequest, please contact Rabbi Paula Winnig, (608) 278-1808 x4070 Performance by Jewop, a capella group or email: [email protected] Israeli wine-tasting workshop Fun Israel activities for children and youth (trivia, arts, and more) AskAsk FForro For more details, contact Shlomit at [email protected]

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Go to the Source: Websites about Israel CareCaare & SupportSupporport ThroughThrough the Stages of Serious Illness For questions on how to support Israel and information about what is happening, please contact our Israeli Shlichim: Shlomit, Jewish Federation of Madison Shliach at [email protected] and Tal, UW Hillel Israel Fellow at [email protected]

To learn more about what is happening in Israel you can view these websites: http://www.JewishMadison.org http://www.timesofisrael.com Phone (608) 255 3922 http://www.ynetnews.com Fax (608) 255 6926 http://www.haaretz.com Web www.printmadison.com http://www.jpost.com http://www.iba.org.il/world 1112 S Park Street Madison WI 53715 20

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