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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Finding Intensity, Insight, and Inspiration in Federation Boker tov from Baltimore!! As I’m weeks, on April 4-14, we will celebrate writing this, I’m surrounded by col- Melanie Zalman the 11th Annual New Hampshire Jewish leagues from across the country im- McDonald Film Festival! Our committee of 40+ vol- mersed in learning and activity develop- unteers, led by Festival chair Pat Kalik, ment at the Jewish Federations of North Executive functions like clockwork planning year- America Professionals Institute. To my Director round for this statewide event. The op- left, the executive from Durham-Chapel portunity to experience exceptional Jew- Hill North Carolina; to my right, the ex- ish films, to engage in worthwhile discus- ecutive from the statewide Federation of The work was intense and challenging. sion and meaningful programming with Utah. Nearly 500 individuals devoted to The dialogue was insightful and eye- filmgoers of all stripes (Jewish and not!) strengthening Jewish communities gath- opening. in some of New Hampshire’s finest the- JFNH executive director Melanie Zal- ered for three days to learn from experts, The concepts were innovative, and the aters is a special brand of wizardry. We man McDonald with Debra Stein, Small network, exchange best practices, and en- speakers and presenters were top notch. are grateful to all of our Sponsors and Federations Consultant of Jewish Feder- gage together in difficult work and chal- I always return to New Hampshire in- Friends of the Festival (see a full listing ations of North America. lenging topics such as: spired by this conference, filled with new on page 12) for their continued generosi- the-minute news about films, the Gala, • What are the trends that might impact ideas and energy, and ready to roll up my ty and support in fueling this effort; Sociable Saturday Night, and other film Jewish Federations in 5, 10, 20 years? sleeves and redouble my efforts. I leave It may be “mud season” here in the fest happenings! • Across the Political Divide: Talking with a profound sense of optimism and Granite State, but in just a few weeks In closing, I’d like to offer an extra Candidly and Constructively about great urgency about all that I have the isolation will be over as we meet up loud round of applause to Pat Kalik and Israel learned. In addition to all of the fantastic and fill seats in Concord, Manchester, all of the Film Festival volunteers who • Establishing Federation Communica- professional development that takes Merrimack, Peterborough, and Ports- work tirelessly year-round screening tion and Security Protocols place, there is great affirmation and a mouth to enjoy films that engage, enter- films, planning programs, and orchestrat- • What new tools and protocols are in sense of pride in feeling part of the Fed- tain, and inspire -- all through a ing events to make our New Hampshire place to communicate with our part- eration movement thoughtful Jewish lens. We hope you will Jewish Film Festival such a phenomenal ners/constituents about security With March at our doorstep, our at- visit nhjewishfilmfestival.org or New offering for all! threats, and challenges the local and tention turns to one of our most excep- Hampshire Jewish Film Festival on It continues to be my great honor and global Jewish community faces. tional signature programs: In just a few Facebook to stay connected to up-to- pleasure to serve our Jewish community.

Board Spotlight: Pat Kalik By Paul Bieber, JFNH Treasurer Attending these films will make you laugh, cry, and be proud to be Jewish. The Board spotlight this month is on Your JFNH Board is proud of the Pat Kalik and the 41 volunteers sup- Film Festival and our volunteers. The porting and working tirelessly for the Festival has always created a funding New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival. surplus, which helps us to balance our This committee viewed over 50 films budget. We could not have such a spec- during the fall and early winter, choos- tacular program without our Friends of ing films to be shown at this year’s Festi- the Festival and our Sponsors, who gen- val. Now this may sound like fun, but erously contribute both financially and the time committed by our volunteers is with in-kind contributions. Our Spon- truly outstanding. Pat showed 95% of sors and Friends care about our Federa- these films in her home and gave up just tion and the Film Festival! about every evening and weekend that The Festival is a statewide program she had. that takes place in five NH cities, which We will be seeing 17 films at our Festi- helps us to communicate to all corners of val, some of which are shorts. During the our state, uniting Jews from all over New Festival, Pat and her team will put in Hampshire. Our Board looks forward to hundreds of hours making sure every- attending many different showings, thing runs perfectly. We have films for all where we will be transported to different ages and thoughts, including special times and places as Jews in history and in showings for our PJ Library families and current times. NH Jewish Film Festival chair Pat Kalik (center) with Festival committee members the PJ Our Way team. See you at the movies! Barbara Ann and Barrie Paster, hard at work during last year’s Festival.

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Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Sunday, March 3 Friday, March 8 Wednesday, March 13 Trip to Yalla in Brattleboro, VT Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service with Basic Judaism Class with Rabbi Ira Korinow 10 AM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene special guest Cantor Micah Morgovsky 7 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth, in the Board Room, Events For Join us for a brief learning session about Israeli food 6:15 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth 2nd. Floor. at CAA and then we will head over to Yalla in Guest Cantor Micah Morgovsky of Temple Sinai in Topic: “Purim: It’s Not for Kids Only.” This free, Our Youth Brattleboro, VT. Zohar, the restaurant owner, will give Stamford, Connecticut, will lead the service as we ongoing class covers the hows and whys of Jewish Sunday, March 10 us some more information about Israeli cuisine and welcome Shabbat. Oneg will follow the service. living. Open to all, including interested non-Jews PJ Library Purim and Pretend with have some specials for us, too! Saturday, March 9 and Jews who want to further their knowledge of Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Tuesday, March 5 Judaism and enhance their observance. To be 2 PM, Little Village Toy & Book Shop, Littleton Benefit Concert “From Bimah to Broadway” added to the class notification list, please contact Space is limited, so please RSVP to pjlibrary@ BRCA1 and BRCA2: The Ashkenazi Jewish 7 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Rabbi Ira Korinow at [email protected]. jewishnh.org by March 6. Connection Featuring Cantor Shira Nafshi and Cantor Micah 7-8 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Morgovsky, to support TIP Musical Enrichment Fund. Friday, March 15 Sunday, March 17 What are BRCA genes? Are you at risk of having a Suggested donation: $36/adult, $18/child. For more Annual Hadassah Shabbat Service and Oneg PJ Library Hamantashen Bake with BRCA gene mutation? Should you have genetic information, contact Sharen Eidelberg-Spratt, Temple Israel, Manchester Temple Israel Manchester counseling? To RSVP or for further info, contact [email protected]. Hadassah members will participate in the Kabbalat 2 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Robin Rubin, 571-1090. Sunday, March 10 Shabbat service and host the following oneg. Please RSVP to [email protected] by March 10. Thursday, March 7 Interfaith Seder Wednesday, March 20 “Your Smart Phone and Your Privacy” 1:30 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Purim Service and Dinner 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Tuesday, March 12 Temple Israel, Manchester Young Mensches (ages 21-38) Good Etz Hayim Synagogue’s continuing education Deeds Day Young Mensches (ages 21-38) Hummus and Pizza Dinner and then Purim Service program, “Hot Topics, Cool Stuff,” features a 6 PM Pizza Dinner and 6:30 PM Purim Service, 2 PM, New Horizons Soup Kitchen, Manchester discussion with New Hampshire Assistant U.S. Falafel Cooking Class With the Shlicha Come and volunteer with Noam Wolf, JFNH 6:30 PM, Rochester Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene Attorney Seth Aframe, who will speak about the Enjoy a pizza dinner with friends and community Shlicha, at the New Horizons for New Hampshire, many uses that law enforcement makes of “smart This event is hosted in a private home. $10 per give back to the community and get a FREE Good participant, which helps cover the ingredients. before our Purim Service, then join in the fun and devices” in investigations. The lecture series is free wear a costume for this joyful celebration. Deeds Day T-shirt :) RSVP is a must, as space is and open to all. For more information, please Call us at 627-7679 and reserve your spot using limited! Call 627-7679 or [email protected]. Adult Purim Megillah Reading contact Stephen Soreff, MD, at [email protected], a debit/credit card. The address will be given Purim HS Carnival with the confirmation of your RSVP. **Space is 8 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester or visit the synagogue’s website at https://www. Temple Israel, Manchester limited.** etzhayim.org. Thursday, March 21 Wednesday, March 27 Manchester Hadassah Meeting 7 PM, 1400 Front Street, Manchester Basic Judaism Class with Rabbi Ira Korinow See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org This monthly meeting is open to all. For more 7 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth, in the Board Room, information, contact Michele Bank at michele.bank@ 2nd Floor gmail.com or 488-5657. Topic: To be announced. To be added to the class notification list, please contact Rabbi Ira Korinow at Friday, March 22 [email protected]. Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service with Saturday, March 30 Cantor Shira Nafshi 6:15 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Concert featuring Cantor Jeff Klepper and Guest Cantor Shira Nafshi will lead a musical Peter Allard Kabbalat Shabbat service. Oneg to follow. 7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Suggested donation $5 per person or $10 per family. Purim Spiel 7 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Sunday, March 31 Saturday, March 23 Nathan E. Cohen Lecture Series Presents 30 years of Educating Children Mak’hela Purim Shpiel Party for Adults 3 PM, Congregation Ahavas Achim, Keene 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Derry Join us for a delightful afternoon of Jewish choral music Motown-themed Purim Shpiel, followed by pot luck from Mak’hela, the Jewish Chorus of Western, MA. dessert buffet. Free. Call our office at 432-0004 for more information. Tuesday, April 2 Sunday, March 24 Nadav Tamir on the Israeli Elections 7 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Brotherhood Purim Party Former Israeli Consul General for New England 11 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester Nadav Tamir will speak about Israeli politics and the New Widow/Widower Social Group Meeting upcoming elections. The program will include a 1 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth question and answer period followed by dessert. For people who have lost loved ones within the last This program is sponsored by J Street in five years, this group offers an opportunity to cooperation with TIP's Israel Affairs Committee. socialize and develop new friendships. Please RSVP Admission is free. For information or RSVP, contact to Elissa Kaplan Senter, [email protected]. [email protected] or 436-5301 x10.

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PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Breaking Down Preconceptions: There Are Many Ways to Be Jewish in America I cannot believe it is already March! (It’s learned about this world from within, it ally left the viewing with another point actually still February as I write this arti- Noam Wolf really changed the way I felt about reli- of view. cle.) This second year is really flying by. gion in general. In Israel, I saw Judaism The film was chosen to be screened at We are getting closer to the biggest only in one way, but in America there are the Film Festival (Sunday, April 7,, at 1 event of the year for the Jewish Federa- JFNH Shlicha many ways to be Jewish. PM in two locations: Cinemagic in Mer- tion: the New Hampshire Jewish Film This movie really gave me a different rimack and Peterborough Community Festival! Since August, I have been able view of Hassidic woman. The person Theater in Peterborough), and I hope to participate in the film festival by work- who created this film wanted to present you can catch it in one of those locations, ing with the “Young Adults Group” and lance corps in New York City. This film these women in another light: brave, because it is really thought provoking watched all of the optional films. I was offers a unique portrayal of a group of breaking through, and creative, and I re- and interesting. able to watch and review many wonderful religious women who are taking matters films as the committee worked to make into their own hands to change their own their selections. Although there were community from within. For All of Life’s Celebrations many great films, I want to tell you about As a secular Israeli Jewish woman, I Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings one of them. had a very specific image of Judaism be- 14,000 sq. . event space • Newly renovated! Queen 93 is a documentary about a fore I came to the United States. That im- group of women from a Hasidic neigh- age changed in a wonderful way once I Located at Courtyard by Marriott Nashua borhood in Brooklyn who are smashing had the opportunity to experience Amer- 2200 Southwood Dr. Nashua, NH 03063 603-579-6055 • www.eventcenternashua.com the patriarchy in their community by cre- ican Judaism (Reform, Conservative, and [email protected] ating the first all-female volunteer ambu- Reconstructionist movements, etc.). As I

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Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Is NHJFF PJ Library Pick! incredibly joyful event, the groom breaks a glass to remember that life is Join us for the PJ Library sometimes broken, and love helps us selection at the NH Jewish Film On the heels of last year’s successful PJ overcome that. Traditionally when Festival: Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Library/Film Festival Collaboration only emotions left in “Emotional Head- someone dies we sit shiva. Joy would ask The movie is FREE, but space is showing of Curious George Show Me the quarters” are Anger, Fear, and Disgust. us, “What is the point of sitting shiva? limited and pre-registration is Monkey, PJ Library New Hampshire is A cast of characters (and familiar celeb- Don’t you want to get your mind off required. excited to announce this 2019 PJ Pick for rity voices) bring emotions to life and your problems?” She would wonder Sunday, April 14, 2019, 1:30 PM families, which will be featured this year! present us with an inside perspective that what she could say to cheer that person The Hotel Concord, 11 S. Main Originally released in 2015, is filled with humor, life lessons, up. But sitting for a week processing St., Concord, NH Inside Out features the story and an opportunity to better un- what happens allows the person to move Reserve your tickets now: of a family with a young derstand ourselves. on, and sometimes just sitting beside Online at www. daughter (Riley) whose world So, (you may ask) what is Jew- them is enough. Acknowledging the bad nhjewishfilmfestival.org turns upside-down when she ish about a movie with emotions with the good, and knowing how to pro- Online at www.brownpapertickets. and her parents move to San as the main characters? Well, the cess your emotions, help us move com/profile/833384 Francisco from the Midwest. cycle of our Jewish year also through hard times. By phone at 800-838-3006 ext. 1 Riley's emotions try to guide mixes happiness and sadness. We are proud and excited to share this By phone at 603-627-7679, Jewish her through this difficult, life- Over the course of the year, we film with PJ New Hampshire families. Federation Office, Tuesday– changing event. However, the have six joyous holidays, but we Whether you’ve already experienced it or Thursday, 9 am–2 pm stress of the move brings Sadness (an ac- also have six fast days. Every Rosh Ha- are watching it for the first time with your At Jewish Federation of New tual character!) to the forefront. When shanah is followed by Yom Kippur, and little ones, Inside Out provides entertain- Hampshire box office, Tuesday– Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept every Pesach is followed by Tisha B’Av. ment, meaningful insight, and an oppor- Thursday, 9 am–2 pm into the far reaches of Riley's mind, the Even at a traditional Jewish wedding, an tunity to laugh and learn together. Spotlight on Volunteers: JFNH Preschool Offers Six Weeks Shana Biletch of Summer Fun – Sign Up Now! By Sheila Salenger Jewish Film Festival). In addition to par- ticipating in film selection for the NH The Volunteer of the Month is Shana Jewish Film Festival, her desire to connect Biletch, a young Manchester professional with Jewish culture in New Hampshire is Although the cal- who is committed to enhancing fulfilled by membership in The endar still says win- the cohesion of the Jewish com- Young Mensches Group. The ter, inside the Jew- munity through culture aware- members, who are in their 20s ish Federation Pre- ness as engendered in Jewish or 30s, are involved with the school things are films. Shana is a graduate of Shlicha and social events spon- heating up. Don’t Bates College in Maine, where sored by Noam. Shana is keenly know what to do she majored in economics, a focused on the value of centu- with your preschooler this summer? course of study that prepared her ries-old Jewish culture, as well Thought your little one was too young well for her work as a financial as the awareness of the vital role for a summer camp experience? Have we advisor. Shana Biletch of the State of Israel in the 21st got a treat for you and your child. Exciting adventures await at JFNH Pre- The JFNH volunteer activity century. The JFNH Preschool is busy planning school Summer Camp. that Shana most enjoys is the screening of You may very well meet Shana in per- an exciting six-week summer camp pro- Jewish films (approximately six viewings son if you attend the 2019 NH Jewish gram for ages 2 to 6 years. There are were held by young professionals to meet Film Festival in April: She will be one of crafts, swim lessons, field trips, music, and critique Jewish films for the 2019 NH the “meeters and greeters!” and movement programs and lots of fun on our wonderful playground. All of that is packed into six weeks starting Tuesday, Help Wanted! July 1 and ending August 9. Do you live in Keene, Laconia, Bethlehem, We offer a three-day program (Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday) or choose Hanover, or another NH community five days (Monday through Friday). and want to help produce the Jewish Reporter? Hours for either choice are 9 AM-Noon, 9 AM-2 PM, or 9 AM-5:30 PM, with The YMCA pool is part of the fun at the We are looking for people all over the state early morning drop-off available. JFNH Preschool Summer Camp. Along with a wonderful six-week pro- For more information, pricing, and who are interested in writing about their gram, we will have child care available camp brochures, call JFNH Preschool at local Jewish community. June 17 through June 28, before camp 603-782-5l74 or email preschool@jew- starts, and August 12 through August 23, ishnh.org. To get involved, contact [email protected] after camp ends and before school starts. Don’t wait too long, as spaces are limited.

PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 PJ Library Family of the Month: PJ Our Way Showing The Berrys Full Court Miracle at NHJFF!

Join us for Full Court Miracle This movie is FREE, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. PJ Our Way is excited to participate for Sunday, April 14, 2019, 3:30 PM The wonderful thing about PJ Library the first time in this year’s NH Jewish Film The Hotel Concord, 11 S. Main is that it welcomes all types of families Festival with a film St., Concord, NH looking for Jewish experiences. There is geared toward chil- Reserve your tickets: no mold or criteria a family has to fit into dren who are 8.5-11 Online at www. to benefit from their books or attend a years old. nhjewishfilmfestival.org program; they just have to share one The film is a fam- Online at www. common goal: raising Jewish children. ily-friendly story brownpapertickets.com/ Each month we highlight families from about an African- profile/833384 across New Hampshire, showing how PJ American college By phone at 800-838-3006 ext. 1 Library and even the smallest experienc- basketball star who By phone at 603-627-7679, es and traditions ensure that the history becomes the head coach of a yeshiva's Jewish Federation Office, Tuesday– and love of Judaism is passed on to our struggling basketball team in Philadel- Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM next generation. The Berry family phia, Pennsylvania, after a knee injury At Jewish Federation of New Meet the Berry family, our PJ Library forces him to leave the game. Based on Hampshire box office, Tuesday– – New Hampshire Family of the Month! We really love the community that PJ the true story of Lamont Carr, of the Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM Tell us a little bit about your family. Library brings together. It’s really nice to University of Virginia Cavaliers. Our family is made up of Anna and Jake know that, even in New Hampshire, our (Mom and Dad) and our three-year-old boys can grow up surrounded by friends twins, Evan and Jonah. We live in Man- who share their religion and culture. chester, where Jake was born and raised. What are your children's favorite PJ Jake works for New Futures, a health poli- books? cy organization, and Anna works for the They seem to love all the books, but they New Hampshire Bar Association. We love always go back to Laila Tov. There’s *HW7RJHWKHU traveling, hiking with our dog, Clarence something about the beautiful, serene pic- the Corgi, and spending time with friends tures and the rhythmic language that they and family at Temple Adath Yeshurun, never get tired of. where Jake serves as a board member. What has been your child's favor- How long have you been a PJ Library ite PJ Library program and why? family, and how did you learn about The boys’ first experience at the movie the program? theater was for the showing of Curious We joined PJ Library about two years George in Concord. They loved it and ago after reading about it in the Reporter, talk about it all the time. and we’ve enjoyed every minute since! What do you wish most people knew Tell us about your experiences with PJ Li- about PJ Library – New Hampshire? brary and how this program (books and How friendly and welcoming the *HW7RJHWKHU VFDQEHDQ\WKLQJZLWKD-HZLVKHOHPHQWIDPLOLHV events) has impacted your family whole community is. Every event seems Through both the programs and books, to draw new families, but everyone still ZDQWWRGRZLWKWZRRUPRUHRWKHU-HZLVKIDPLOLHV PJ Library has helped to teach Evan and seems like old friends. &HOHEUDWHD-HZLVK+ROLGD\ Jonah since they were babies about the his- Tell us about your favorite Jewish fami- )DPLO\9ROXQWHHULQJ6HUYLFH3URMHFW tory, traditions, rituals, and values of Ju- ly tradition or a special memory you have? $Q\WKLQJHOVH\RXFDQWKLQNRI daism, and about the goodness of the secu- Going to see the boys’ great-grand- lar world. mother and cousins in Michigan for Pass- 3DUHQW2QO\DQG3-2:*HW7RJHWKHU VDUHDOORZHGDOVR As PJ parents, what do you value most over every year. From the plane ride to the )DPLOLHVFDQKRVWXSWRWKUHHWLPHVDQGFDQEHUHLPEXUVHG about your involvement with PJ Library? food to searching for the afikomen, it’s Why? one of their favorite trips of the year. XSWRIRUHDFK*HW7RJHWKHU )DPLOLHVPXVWFXUUHQWO\EH3-/LEUDU\RU3-2XU:D\ Keeping you connected VXEVFULEHUVWRKRVW )DPLOLHVFDQDSSO\XQWLO$SULO NEWS e 7RDSSO\RUIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQYLVLWRXU/DQGLQJ3DJHDW jewishnh.org KWWSVSMOLEUDU\RUJJHWWRJHWKHU

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 Flickering Lights: Jewish Movies That Have Impacted Us Festivals have always been celebra- Rabbi in the House viewed in many films. For the past couple Hall are representative of this perspective, tions, focusing on some cultural aspect of decades, Israel has been undergoing a if one can get past the massive amounts of a community. Jewish Americans today renaissance in movie-making, but several of guilt and self-hate (some would even have – among others – music festivals, Boaz D. Heilman stand out for me. First is Sallah Shabati, call it anti-Semitism) that fill Allen’s films. food festivals, and arts-and-crafts festi- Temple B’nai Israel, the 1964 film that views with biting humor One final outstanding example of Jew- vals. These are wonderful occasions for Laconia the chaos of immigration and resettle- ish movies is Barbra Streisand’s Yentl. I rejoicing, tasting a variety of foods from ment. Fill the Void and Ushpizin give us point to this one not only because I love any number of countries and cultures, insight into the life of Israel’s Orthodox the music (and Streisand is at peak form and they generally serve to unite commu- community; both films examine the way in this movie!) but because of its huge im- nities both physically and spiritually. – have been meaningful to me personally. Jews try to maintain their beliefs and tra- pact. Yentl empowered thousands if not For several decades now, there have I will focus on movies that came out af- ditions while facing the various crises that millions of American Jewish women to also been Jewish film festivals, held in ter the Holocaust, categorizing them by life and modernity bring about. Many enter the “rooms within rooms” of Jewish many cities all over the country. More topic or era. other movies examine the social and po- education. In this sense, Yentl has had – than other kinds of festivals, the purpose First, the Holocaust, the cataclysmic litical aspects of life in Israel (there is, of and continues to have – lasting influence of the Jewish film festival is to provide event that changed us all, Jews as well as course, an Israel Film Festival held annu- on the American Jewish experience. food for thought, reflection, and self-ex- non-Jews. ally in Jerusalem and elsewhere). Obviously, this list of movies is personal amination. Through the films we watch, The Diary of Anne Frank brought us – The American Jewish experience is and incomplete. I am sure that it leaves we can recognize ourselves both individ- with both sensitivity and a sense of im- multi-faceted and can be examined huge gaps that can be filled by other mov- ually and communally, and also identify pending horror -- the famous story of a through various films. Fiddler On The ies and other audiences. Hopefully, this the trends, current direction, and gener- young girl and her family who spent 25 Roof, The Frisco Kid, and the animat- year’s New Hampshire Jewish Film Festi- ally the state of the Jewish people. months hiding from the Nazis in an Am- ed An American Tale offer interesting val will add even more films to the impor- Many excellent films have emerged sterdam attic. Another movie that high- takes on Eastern European immigration tant new genre that we call “Jewish mov- from such festivals, resulting in much lighted the Holocaust but didn’t stop there, and the causes behind it. Avalon, Hester ies.” Without a doubt, the Festival will public discussion and influencing the way moving instead to the creation of the State Street, and School Ties shed light on Jew- accomplish its important goals of enter- we American Jews see ourselves. of Israel, was Exodus, a film that inspired ish attempts to integrate into the general tainment, reflection, and introspection. But even before festivals, there were and moved an entire generation. Since American society and way of life. Certainly it will engender many great and movies that left indelible marks on our these two movies, many other movies have The films of Woody Allen offer a bit- heated discussions, as we view ourselves community. I would like to present to you focused on the Holocaust, most impor- terly sarcastic view of how some Jewish through tragic, comic, rose-tinted, realis- a few of the movies (not a complete list by tantly Schindler’s List and The Pianist. Americans see themselves. Crimes and tic, visionary, or all of the above lenses. any means!) that – at least in my opinion The modern Israel experience can be Misdemeanors and, of course, Annie Happy viewing!

Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum to Lead Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation in 2019 Bethlehem – Members of Bethlehem challenges in robust, Jewishly informed nation in 2008, she served as a pulpit the Lillian Fern Memorial Award for Hebrew Congregation (BHC) are pleased ways.” rabbi in New Jersey, where she created Outstanding Contributions to the Re- to announce the appointment of Rabbi Rabbi Kirshbaum became active in the and piloted an innovative Hebrew school constructionist Rabbinical College Com- Donna Kirshbaum to the pulpit of the Women Wage Peace movement following curriculum based on Rashi. munity, the Rabbi Devora Bartnoff Prize Bethlehem Hebrew Congrega- the 2014 Gaza War. She was a Rabbi Kirshbaum has been tapped to for Spiritually Motivated Social Action, tion. Rabbi Kirshbaum served as major force in its growth to over coordinate a national Jewish bioethics the Driesen Prize in Science and Juda- pulpit rabbi at Congregation 40,000 volunteers and 55,000 coalition, which has become a clearing- ism, and the Birnbaum Endowment String of Pearls in Princeton, supporters worldwide, working house of seminal resources written by Award for “extraordinary dedication to New Jersey, prior to moving to Is- actively to create new responses coalition members, all committed to ad- Klal Yisrael and distinguished service to rael, where she led services, read to conflict and writing grant vancing a uniquely Jewish bioethics plat- the Baltimore Jewish educational com- Torah, and spoke at a Masorti proposals on behalf of the form. Several of her commentaries have munity.” synagogue near Beersheba. movement. been included in A Guide to Jewish Prac- Rabbi Kirshbaum will commence her Rabbi Kirshbaum brings to In addition, she has served as tice, whose first volume won the 2011 spiritual leadership of BHC on Friday, Rabbi Donna BHC her experience as a congre- Publications Committee Chair National Jewish Book Award. July 5, when she leads the Kabbalat Kirshbaum gational rabbi, chaplain, educa- of the Jewish Women Interna- Her experience includes serving as a Shabbat service, followed by Saturday tor, writer, and speaker. She is, in her own tional Clergy Task force for the Preven- chaplain at Johns Hopkins Hospital morning services and Torah study. She words, “passionate about reinvigorating tion of Domestic/Intimate Partner Vio- (Baltimore), participating as an Ameri- will be with BHC for the summer season Jewish traditions, insights, and learning lence. Throughout the Negev, she has can Jewish World Service student delega- and through the High Holidays to the for the 21st century in order to help com- presented talks on a variety of Jewish tion member to Ghana, and working as end of season service on Simchat Torah. munities and individuals add more joy topics, including an Introduction to Tal- co-founder of Bolton Street Synagogue BHC members welcome Rabbi Kirsh- and meaning to life and meet its conflicts, mud, Peace in the Jewish Tradition, and Religious School, Baltimore, Maryland. baum and look forward to her leadership ethical dilemmas, suffering, losses, and Fasting in Judaism. Following her ordi- Her many awards and honors include and teaching.

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PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Oh, What A Night! TAY Brotherhood Deli Night 2019 Manchester – Over 200 hungry folks en- Joel Gordon, Bryan Cadugan, Adam tered Temple Adath Yeshurun for the Tanzer, Ed Schoen, Ken Cohn, Michael 32nd annual TAY Brotherhood Deli Bank, Dick Paquin, Denis Paiste, Jay Night on Saturday night, January 26. Hodes, Ron Pinkum, and Ken Hall, for They did not leave hungry. They were all their hours of hard work setting up the treated to plenty of appetizers, pastrami, room, as well as preparing, slicing, por- corned beef, tongue, sliced turkey, salami, tioning out, and serving the food, taking rye bread, macaroni salad, coleslaw (via care of the beverage area, and cleaning Elaine Penchansky), potato salad (via Jet up. And thank you to Bob and JoAnne Goldberg), fresh salad, sour pickles and LeFevre, Linda Rockenmacher, Margie tomatoes, mustard, sauerkraut, rye bread, Hodes, Beth Goldberg, Fran Short, Cate cookies, cakes, and beverages of all kinds, Tanzer, and Ruthie Gordon. We are also including Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda. so grateful to all who donated the won- Those attending also enjoyed an evening derful auction and raffle item. They say, of fine entertainment. On stage, the MC of “It takes a village.” Well, we had a city! the evening was once again our own Mr. Deli Night is always a night of camara- Deli Night, David Penchansky, this year derie and fun -- a night that brings the alias Elvis Presley. (Last year’s Phantom of community together, to dine together and the Deli and the Deli Woman of the year to schmooze and to laugh. That is really before that had gone on well-deserved holi- what it is all about, and it is still going days.) As he has done for so many years, strong after 32 years! David was in charge of putting this event together. The opening act was magician The Kitchen Krew Johnny Pizzi, and the headliner was come- dian Tom Hayes. Dick Lutsk conducted the auction, which had been organized, along with the raffle, by George Bruno. It was a lively evening, with a packed function room. Thank you to Jeffrey Jolton for creating the opening skit and Alan Kaplan for setting up the lighting and David Rosenzweig for the slide show. Hats and yarmulkes also off to the TAY Brotherhood Kitchen Krew and friends, which included Brothers Steve Rothstein, Howard Tocman, David Rosenzweig, Mark Granoff, Steve Short, Marty War- shaw, Steve Goldberg, Jonathan Baron, Deli Night’s MC Elvis, Len and Aaron Ruvinsky, Tom Sullivan, AKA David Penchansky Model Matzah Bakery Is a Hands-On Pre-Passover Experience for Children Manchester – With the approach of flour to kneading the dough, to baking Passover, holiday preparation, shopping, the matzahs in a stone oven, all within 18 and cleaning will soon be in full swing. minutes, the time limit in which matzah This year, just as in the past 28 years, chil- must be made. dren will play a special role in ushering in “The Matzah Bakery provides chil- the holiday with the Model Matzah Bak- dren with a very fun experience but also ery. Groups of local children will partici- helps develop a profound appreciation pate in a hands-on pre-Passover experi- for the holiday,” said Rabbi Levi Krinsky ence on April 7 at the Chabad Center for of Chabad of New Hampshire. “Today, Jewish Living. The bakery will be open to more than ever, parents appreciate op- the public at 12 PM on April 7, and the PJ portunities like this to share their Jewish Library group will meet at 2 PM that af- heritage and tradition with the next gen- ternoon. Admission is $5 per child. eration." This unique event brings children to- This year, Chabad is excited to welcome gether for a hands-on, exciting education- the PJ Library to our Model Matzah Bak- al journey exploring the history and sig- ery. The PJ Library invites children 0-8 nificance of Passover and matzah. The years and their families to join. Please e- children will re-enact the process of man- mail [email protected] to RSVP for ufacturing matzah, from grinding the the PJ group.

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Nadav Tamir, Former Israeli Consul General for New England, to Speak April 2 at TIP on Israeli Elections Portsmouth – Nadav Tamir will speak adviser to the President of Israel during Affairs in 1993. In 2001, he was granted in the Social Hall at Temple Israel Ports- the last three years of the presidency of the position of Advisor to the Director mouth, 200 State St., at 7 PM on Tues- Shimon Peres. Tamir served as the Con- General at the Ministry of Foreign Af- day, April 2, about Israeli politics and the sul General of Israel to New England at fairs in Jerusalem. He was later chosen as upcoming elections. The program will the Consulate General of Israel in Bos- a Wexner Israel Fellow and earned his include a question and answer period fol- ton for four years, then returned to Israel master’s in public administration from lowed by dessert. in 2010 to work in the Policy Planning the Kennedy School of Government at Nadav Tamir is currently director of Department at the Ministry of Foreign Harvard University in 2004. international policy and government af- Affairs. In July 2011 he joined the Presi- This program is sponsored by J Street fairs at Peres & Associates Global Advi- dent’s Office. in cooperation with TIP's Israel Affairs sory Ltd. He served as the senior policy Tamir joined the Ministry of Foreign Committee. Admission is free. Nadav Tamir Hadassah Hosts March 15 Shabbat Service and Oneg, Plans June 24 Brunch By Michele Bank participate in the service and host the Center in Ein Kerem. Listings and ads lies -- and often, to recognize the signs of following oneg. start at $10 each, and the chapter hopes conditions that too often get misdiag- Manchester – The Manchester Chap- Chapter members will attend NH4Is- that you will consider placing an ad. nosed. And we’re a longtime advocate ter of Hadassah will hold its next meet- rael’s third annual walk/run for healing The chapter is planning its annual for gender equity in medicine, including ing on Thursday evening, March 21, at 7 on Sunday, May 5. The proceeds from brunch, to be held on Sunday, June 24, at greater inclusion of female test subjects PM. All are welcome to attend at 1400 the race will go toward pancreatic cancer the Manchester Country Club. The com- in medical research. Front Street, Manchester research. mittee is planning another fun event with In 2016, Hadassah saw an opportunity Temple Israel will host the chapter’s Now is the time to submit ads and entertainment and delicious food. There to bring together women’s and health or- annual Hadassah Shabbat Service and messages for the chapter’s next annual will also be a silent auction. ganizations from across the spectrum Oneg on Friday evening, March 15. The membership/ad book. Funds raised from An article printed in the Forward by and around the country who were work- Temple is located at 66 Salmon Street in the ads will go toward renovation of the Hadassah stated that health inequity ing to address health disparities and in- Manchester. Hadassah members will Round Building of Hadassah Medical puts women’s lives at risk. Heart disease equities, not only in research, but in pre- is the number one killer of American vention, treatment, awareness, funding, women, taking not just more lives each and access to care. We launched the Co- year than breast cancer but more than all alition for Women’s Health Equity, cancers combined. Within five years of a which is now 28 organizations strong. first heart attack, 47% of women will die. Members of the Coalition are support- For men, it’s 36%. Yet, even today, wom- ing a range of policies, from breast cancer en having heart attacks are often misdi- research and Alzheimer’s screening to ma- agnosed, in part because their symptoms ternal quality care initiatives and improv- are different from men’s. Women under ing the collection of public health data. 55 who experience heart attacks are sev- Together, we’re working proactively on en times more likely to be misdiagnosed. women’s health equity legislation, to focus Women are at higher risk for Alzheim- more attention on women’s health dispar- er’s, yet the symptoms are often misdiag- ities throughout the healthcare system nosed. More than 75% of autoimmune and further women’s health equity. diseases occur in women, and they take Women must be empowered to play an roughly five years to be correctly diag- active role in their health, and ensure nosed. Multiple sclerosis is three times each individual’s symptoms and con- more prevalent in women and often un- cerns are treated with respect. We must detected for years, even though most demand the appropriate attention, and women report a combination of fatigue, encourage other women to do the same. vision problems, tingling and numbness, But it shouldn’t fall to the individual to pain and spasms -- all the typical signs. fight bias. It’s important to lift up wom- Female-specific conditions like endome- en’s stories, to advocate and empower triosis often take a decade of doctor vis- more women to speak up and advocate its before they’re accurately identified. for their own health. Helping people see At Hadassah we know what holistic, the bigger picture is crucial, too. Help lift interdisciplinary women’s health care up other women’s voices and ensure they looks like -- it’s the hallmark of our hos- are being heard. And spread the word pitals in Israel, where cutting-edge re- about why we need #HealthEquity4Her. search, innovation, and quality care go For more information about Hadas- hand in hand. Hadassah’s programs and sah, participating in our Shabbat service, resources provide women with the or placing an ad in our ad book, please knowledge to make informed medical contact Michele Bank at michele.bank@ decisions for themselves and their fami- gmail.com or 488-5657.

PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Portsmouth Temple Israel Hosts From Bimah to Broadway Benefit Concert By Sharen Eidelberg-Spratt mates at the Hebrew Union College and entertainment venues. Attendees are School of Sacred Music, they will be invited to enjoy dessert and discussion in Portsmouth – Temple Israel of performing onstage together for the the social hall immediately following the Portsmouth invites you to a very spe- first time with an offering of both sa- performance. cial musical evening featuring two tal- cred and secular music. Suggested donation is $36 per adult, ented and uplifting performers: Can- The event will begin promptly at 7 PM $18 per child. All proceeds will benefit tor Shira Nafshi of Concord, New on Saturday, March 9, in Temple Israel’s the Temple Israel Portsmouth Musical Hampshire, and visiting Cantor Micah historic sanctuary with Havdalah, fol- Enrichment Fund. For more informa- Cantors Micah Morgovsky and Shira Morgovsky from Temple Sinai in lowed by the concert. A raffle will be tion, contact Sharen Eidelberg-Spratt at Nafshi will inspire and entertain in a Stamford, Connecticut. Former class- held for tickets to Portsmouth artistic [email protected]. benefit concert on March 9. Dahlings, It’s Mahvelous! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime By Dale Rosenberg, Educational comedy, for marriage, for Jewish life, for enough that we know so much about it – Director, Congregation Ahavas Achim politics. The characters don’t know it yet, if not first hand, then from family stories but those of us who lived through that and television programs and popular With two seasons available, Amazon change or came after it not only see it music we grew up with. This series is Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a coming, but we feel it, too, in every joke worth it for the music and the clothes Jewish binge-watcher’s treat. Beginning and every individual character’s growth alone. But there’s so much more to like in 1958, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a and transformation. about this, yes, marvelous series. There slice of New York Jewish life at a time The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is funny are two seasons available to watch now, when all the rules are about to change. and witty, a true-down-to-all-the details and it has been renewed for a third. Start What the Coen brothers’ Inside Llewyn period piece. The period is one recent watching now! Davis did for the Greenwich Village folk scene, this television series does for stand- had performed. He had bombed, having up comedy. no flair for comedy and having only used Focusing on Midge Maisel, an upper reworked Bob Newhart bits, anyway. middle class New York City housewife But Midge, in her misery, plumbs the with two kids, director Amy Sherman-Pal- tragedy of her marriage for comic gold. ladino gives us a picture of Jewish comics Like Lenny Bruce (who appears as a at the moment when stand-up comedy character in the series), she succeeds not started to become more edgy, more daring, because she shocks, but because her tal- more relevant. Midge, brilliantly played by ent is huge enough to make shocking, Rachel Brosnahan, who won a Prime Time edgy humor truly funny. She’s part Joan Emmy and two Golden Globes for this Rivers, part Sarah Silverman, and al- performance, never thought beyond mar- ways wholly herself. riage and family. It’s what was expected of Midge’s and Joel’s parents want the cou- her, although the audience knows she is too ple to reconcile and exert pressure on them smart and too talented to spend all her in different ways. The families’ foibles fuel time pleasing her man. much of the comedy in the early episodes, Midge herself hasn’t figured that out with sometimes over-the-top renditions of yet. She waits until Joel, her husband, is Jewish stereotypes. But as the show contin- asleep to go through her skin regimen and ues, each character’s depth is explored, and then wakes up before him to wash and put it’s not just Midge who turns out to have on makeup so he never knows what she re- desires and needs hidden from all, even ally looks like. She gives him children but herself. And as Midge becomes more and “gets her body back” right away. He’s in- more involved in her aspirations for a new terested in trying his hand at stand-up career, there are impacts on her whole fam- comedy so she punches up his comedy ily and beyond. bits, bribes club owners to put him on Jewish life – secular and religious – is stage by giving them her incomparable explored from the Upper West Side to the brisket, and takes copious notes on timing garment district, from the Catskills to to help him improve. She’s the perfect holiday meals to life on the road as a Jew- companion in every way she knows. ish performer. Although it takes place a Midge has no reason to believe he doesn’t little before my time, I recognized the tele- appreciate her until he drops the bomb vision variety shows and telethons, the life that he is leaving her for his secretary, a of employees at a Jewish resort, the shul woman so stupid she can’t figure out how where the congregation sits like an audi- to work a pencil sharpener. ence while the rabbi and cantor stand up Shocked, desperate, and drunk, Midge on the stage/bimah and put on a show, in finds herself part of the new comic scene. costumes even. The whole atmosphere is She ends up on stage at a club where Joel one of everything-is-about-to-change, for

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Portsmouth Early Learning Center Celebrates Birthday of the Trees By Tammy Labonté, Director, then used their fingers to stamp the Early Learning Center leaves on our trees. The children also learned the importance of nutrient-rich Portsmouth – The Early Learning Cen- soil and its different layers. ELC students ter, the preschool at Temple Israel, spent celebrated nature and trees through sto- the first part of January learning about Tu ries, songs, and the movement of rooting B’Shevat, which is the 15th day of Shevat, their feet to the earth and growing their lovingly known at the “Birthday of the bodies up to the sky for sunlight. Trees.” The mitzvah of Shomrei Adamah, The class also put together a seder plate partnering with God to be guardians of for Tu B’Shevat and tried examples of dif- the planet (and of all physical surround- ferent foods that grow in Israel, including ings), is easy for preschoolers to under- dates, figs, almonds, pomegranates, or- stand and connect to, especially with com- anges, strawberries, wheat, and olives. posting worms to take care of and plants The students made a family tree out- to water in the classroom. side the classroom with pictures of stu- The ELC students learned what plants dents’ relatives and pets. They will finish and trees needed to grow: soil, water, and the month learning about how to help sunlight. They examined a tree cutting to the world in other ways, such as “reduc- count the rings and determine how old ing, reusing, and recycling,” both at the the tree could be before it was cut down. ELC and in the children’s homes. They created trees by tracing their arms Wishing you a warm, healthy, and and hands as the trunk and branches and happy month ahead!

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PAGE 12 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Etz Hayim Educates and Entertains With Upcoming Speakers Derry – Your Smart Phone and Your cy interests of device users, a conflict that the Organized Crime Strike Force, and ment officials in Massachusetts and the Privacy. On Thursday, March 7, at 7 has led to several recent Supreme Court chief of the National Security Unit leaders of these communities, who were PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue’s continuing decisions. He will also answer questions (“NSU”). As NSU chief, Farmer super- concerned about their communities’ civil education program, about how federal criminal investiga- vised the office's an- rights and felt under intense public scru- “Hot Topics, Cool tions work -- a constant topic in the news ti-terrorism efforts, tiny. Notably, Farmer was the United Stuff,” features a these days. Attorney Aframe is a supervi- including the 2013 States Attorney (Interim) during the 9/11 discussion with New sory Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Unit- Boston Marathon attacks in 2001. Farmer will talk about Hampshire Assis- ed States Attorney’s office in New bombing investiga- both the group's challenges and its suc- tant U.S. Attorney Hampshire and also teaches First tion and trial. cesses in maintaining vibrant lines of Seth Aframe, who Amendment law at UNH Law School. Throughout his ten- communication during often-trying cir- will speak about the Seth Aframe Building Bridges. On Thursday, April ure as NSU chief, James B. cumstances. He will also discuss the some- many uses that law 4, at 7 PM, Etz Hayim Synagogue will Farmer met regu- Farmer, Esq. what unusual decision to have senior anti- enforcement make of “smart devices” in host a discussion with James B. Farmer, larly with Arab, terrorism prosecutors participate as part investigations, including GPS tracking, Esq., entitled “Bridges: Building Respect Muslim, and Sikh community leaders as of this ongoing conversation. cell site tower information, texts, What’s in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivi- part of BRIDGES (Building Respect in The lecture series is free and open to App messages, and so forth. AUSA ty.” During his 30-year career as a federal Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity), a all. For more information, please contact Aframe will discuss the conflict between prosecutor in Boston, Farmer served, group formed in the wake of the 9/11 at- Stephen Soreff, MD, at soreffs15@aol. allowing law enforcement access to the variously, as U.S. Attorney (Interim), tacks to facilitate quiet communication com, or visit the synagogue’s website evidence on smart devices and the priva- chief of the Criminal Division, chief of between federal, state, and local govern- at https://www.etzhayim.org. From Medical Careers for Women to NH Cultural Diversity at Etz Hayim Derry – On January 15, Etz Hayim Synagogue’s continuing education pro- gram, “Hot Topics, Cool Contemporary Stuff,” hosted a panel of four highly ac- complished female doctors, who spoke about their experiences in medical school and in practice. The panelists were Dr. Sarah Finne Sandler, dental director at New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services and former presi- dent of Etz Hayim Synagogue; Dr. Susan E. White, director of didactic curriculum and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine; Dr. Stacie E. Perlman, a Speakers focused on women in medicine (L-R): Dr. Sarah Photographer Becky Field surrounded by her thoroughly-fasci- surgeon at Concord Hospital specializing Finne Sandler, Dr. Susan E. White, Dr. Stacie E. Perlman, nated audience. Those raising their hands have parents or in minimally invasive and robotic sur- and Dr. Sarit Itenberg. grandparents from foreign countries. gery; and Dr. Sarit Itenberg, a dermatol- ogist in private practice and current vice because they did not receive perfect scores ning photographer has met and photo- ated with the New Hampshire Charitable chairperson of the Jewish Federation of in high school or college. graphed thousands of New Hampshire Foundation to help those of any age who New Hampshire. The program, enti- The doctors discussed the importance residents resettled here from over 47 came to New Hampshire as refugees or tled “Why Women Should Be Doctors of finding a specialty that is well suited countries. Her photographs, contained in immigrants and want to pursue a four- and Why Your Doctors Should Be Wom- to the student’s personality; for example, her gorgeous book Different Roots, Com- year undergraduate degree. Etz Hayim en,” was well-attended and included those who do not like to be in close phys- mon Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Synagogue’s William Einhorn Interfaith young female high school students hop- ical proximity to others should not be- Diversity, shows the rich and beautiful Education Fund contributed $500 to the ing for a medical career. come dentists, and those lacking manual ethnic and cultural diversity of our new scholarship fund. For more information All four panelists agreed that there is dexterity should not specialize in surgery. American neighbors and honors their about Becky Field, her book, and the joy, meaning, and a good life in a medical The panelists strongly urged students to traditions. The photographs also illus- scholarship fund, please visit: http://dif- profession, and they sought to “empower” “shadow” as many doctors in different trate, as she puts it, that “while we are ferentrootsnh.com. the students in the audience to pursue specialties as possible. They generously different in many ways, we all have the “Hot Topics, Cool Contemporary their dreams. They also had many helpful offered to have students call them with same dreams: to have safe homes, jobs to Stuff” continues with programs at 7 PM and encouraging words of wisdom to further questions. They also noted that support our families, strong futures for on March 7 (“Law Enforcement and Your share. One doctor noted that statistically, some medical schools accommodate reli- our children, and freedom to practice Smart Phone”), April 4 (“Bridges: Build- patients treated by female doctors have gious Jews who cannot work on Shabbat. our cultural and religious traditions.” ing Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance better outcomes and lower mortality rates Photographer Addresses Cultural Diver- On February 7, Becky Field shared Sensitivity”), May 2 (“I Asked for Wonder: than patients treated by male doctors. All sity in New Hampshire some of her photographs and knowledge An Evening of Poetry”), and June 6 (“Vis- four doctors agreed that aspiring medical Becky Field rejoices in both individu- with an enthralled audience at Etz Hay- iting a Jewish Cemetery”). For more infor- professionals should work hard and do ality and diversity. For the last seven im Synagogue in Derry. She also spoke mation, contact Dr. Stephen M. Soreff their best in school, but not be dissuaded years, the retired wildlife ecologist and about the Different Roots, Common at [email protected] or visit https://www. from applying to a medical program just university professor and now award-win- Dreams Scholarship Fund that she initi- etzhayim.org/learn/adult-learning.

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 93 Queen I Babi Yar Budapest Noir I Carl Laemmle Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal Double Date I Full-Court Miracle Golda’s Balcony, The Film Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel Inside Out I Satan and Adam I Shoelaces The Last Suit I The Samuel Project Wendy’s Shabbat I Who Will Write Our History Working Woman

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Film Festival continued from page 1 his grandpa, a Jewish dry cleaner, was he- All of the following films will be shown child relationships through the delicate roically saved from Nazi capture in Ger- at Red River Theatre, one of our festival lens of its special-needs hero. After the NBC Universal. Following the film, Bob many by a young woman. sponsors, in Concord, New Hampshire. film, join us for wine, cheese, and sweets Treitel of Nashua will share his family At The Music Loft in Portsmouth, the Thursday, April 11 as you discuss this riveting film with story and their connection with Carl 3:30 PM screening will be the documen- Our next screening begins at 7 PM at friends and fellow movie goers. Laemmle. Enjoy our Gala Dessert and tary Satan and Adam. Wandering through Red River Theatre. Working Woman, a Sunday, April 14: Five Films include PJ Wine Reception in the Winter Garden af- Harlem in 1986, Adam Gussow, a heart- New Hampshire premiere, is a contempo- Library, PJ Our Way, and Festival Wrap ter our post film discussion. broken Jewish Ivy Leaguer with a har- rary Israeli film dealing with the difficult Party Here is the schedule for the rest of the monica in his pocket, happened upon the subject of workplace sexual harassment. The final day of our festival will be a festival. best blues guitarist he had ever heard: This timely and devastating story is ex- day to remember. We will show five films. Sunday, April 7: Six screenings in three Sterling “Mr. Satan” Magee, who once pertly told by long-time feminist film- Our tradition of showing films free of cities played with Etta James, Marvin Gaye, maker Michal Aviad. Orna, played by charge for our PJ Library community has There will be six screenings in three cit- and James Brown. Satan and Adam, an Liron Ben Shlush, is the mother of three expanded to include two films, Inside Out ies on April 7, the first Sunday of the unlikely pair, quickly became a steady young children, with a husband who is and Full Court Miracle. The family Festival. duo on the street outside the Apollo The- struggling to start his own restaurant. To friendly films will be shown at the Hotel 93 Queen will be screened simultane- ater, and eventually, through struggles help support her family, Orna returns to Concord, a new hotel in Concord that is ously at 1 PM at Cinemagic Merrimack with the music industry and mental ill- the workplace, landing a job with a for- in the same building as the Red River and at the Peterborough Community The- ness, a successful band. Satan & Adam is mer army superior, Benny, who is now a Theatre . Details for this program can be atre. This documentary features the story a 23-year odyssey of music and friend- successful real estate developer, portrayed found in the PJ Library article in this is- of Rachel “Ruchie” Freier. Within the ul- ship – across races, classes, and genera- by Menashe Noy. While Orna embraces sue of the Reporter. tra-Orthodox enclaves of Brooklyn, tions. The post film discussion will fea- her new position and tries to balance its The Festival continues at 1 PM at the Ruchie, a lawyer and mother of six, is ture musician Adam Gussow. This event demands with her home life, she begins Red River Theatre with the screening of revolutionizing the role of women in daily should not be missed! to experience escalating sexual harass- the thriller Budapest Noir, a Hungarian life by training them to work as EMTs -- ment from her boss. film set in 1936 based on the best-selling an alternative to Hatzolah, the all-male Saturday, April 13: Sociable Saturday novel Budapest Noir, by Vilmos Kondor. Jewish volunteer ambulance corps. In the Night Crime reporter Zsigmond Gordon, a cyn- words of The Hollywood Reporter, "Forget The popular Sociable Saturday Night ic who thinks he has seen it all, has other Supergirl and Wonder Woman. To see a Film event is back. Join us at Red River things on his mind. A tip leads him to an real female superhero in action, check out Theatre at 8 PM for the screening of unusual crime scene in a seedy part of the Paula Eiselt's documentary." Shoelaces, nominated for eight Ophir city: A beautiful, well-dressed young At 1 PM in Portsmouth, at The Music Awards (Israel's Academy Awards), in- woman is dead, with only a Jewish prayer Loft, the Argentinian film The Last Suit cluding Best Picture of 2018 and the win- book in her purse. Investigating the mys- will be screened. It is the story of 88-year- Musicians Sterling “Mr. Satan” Magee ner of the Audience Choice Award for tery girl's murder, Gordon enters a world old Abraham Bursztein, played by Miguel and Adam Gussow Best Feature Film at the Israel Film Fes- of pornographers, brothels, and Commu- Ángel Solá. Comedic and poignant in Tuesday, April 9 tival in Los Angeles, 2018. In this emo- nist cells leading to the highest echelons of equal measure, from Argentina to Spain, The festival continues on April 9 in the tional Israeli family dramedy, surly me- power. The more people try to scare him across Germany, and finally in Poland, Mara Auditorium, Webster Hall at chanic Reuven reluctantly takes in his away, the deeper he digs in, not knowing Abraham is on his own but also accompa- Southern New Hampshire University exuberant special-needs son, Gadi, after who to trust, or what ulterior motives are nied by the characters he meets along the with Golda’s Balcony, The Film, a New his mother’s untimely death. As Gadi be- working against him and the truth. way, who both help him and need his help. England premiere. Tovah Feldshuh recre- comes accustomed to life with Reuven, At 3 PM, we will screen the documen- The Last Suit won audience awards at the ates her award-winning performance as Reuven’s world is turned upside down by tary Who Will Write Our History. In No- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the Miami Golda Meir in Gol- his newfound obligations as supervisor vember 1940, days after the Nazis sealed Film Festival, and the San Francisco Jew- da’s Balcony, The and caregiver. Thoughtful, poignant, and 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a se- ish Film Festival in 2018. Film, produced by unexpectedly funny, Shoelaces explores cret band of journalists, scholars, and At 3:30 PM, The Samuel Project, dis- David Fishelson. the complex dynamics of adult parent- Film Festival continued on page 16 tributed my Menemsha Films, will be The rise of Golda shown at Cinemagic Merrimack and The Meir from Russian Peterborough Community Theatre The schoolgirl to prime Samuel Project stars Ryan Ochoa as Eli minister of Israel is and Hal Linden as Samuel. Eli gets to one of the most know his grandfather Samuel for the first thrilling and amaz- The incomparable time when he makes him the subject of ing stories of the an animated art project for school. With Tovah Feldshuh as 20th century. Gol- Israeli prime minis- dreams of becoming a professional art- da’s Balcony, The ter Golda Meir ist, the high school senior discovers that Film has been playing to sold-out performances at Jew- ish film festivals across the country For- mer Hadassah president June Walker perhaps put it best: “Run, don’t walk, to Golda’s Balcony, to spend an emotional hour and a half with one of the great women of history. Jews especially will be touched, but people of all religions will marvel at this triumph: It is not to be Actors Hal Linden and Ryan Ochoa in a missed!” David Fishelson, producer of scene from The Samuel Project. the film, will join us for a post film Q&A. A scene from Who Will Write Our History, set in the Warsaw ghetto

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Film Festival continued from page 15 and good conversations in the Simchik Auditorium at Red River Theatre. community leaders decided to fight back. Sunday, June 23: Free Summer Film Event Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum Stay tuned for updates on our special and known by the code name Oyneg summer film event on June 23. There will Shabes, this clandestine group vowed to be a special screening of the filmBabi defeat Nazi lies and propaganda not with Yar at Red River Theatre in Concord. guns or fists but with pen and paper. Now, This documentary is an extraordinarily for the first time, their story is told as a moving film of a Babi-Yar commemora- Presented by the feature documentary. Written, produced, tion held in Melbourne Australia. The Jewish Federation of NH and directed by Roberta Grossman and film includes a moving recitation of the nhjewish lmfestival.org executive produced by Nancy Spielberg, poem and an astonishingly beautiful and Who Will Write Our History mixes the heartfelt performance of Shostakovich’s writings of the Oyneg Shabes archive with Babi Yar by the Zelman Memorial Sym- new interviews, rarely seen footage, and phony Orchestra . stunning dramatizations to transport us In these days of Netflix and on-de- inside the Ghetto and the lives of these mand movies, film festivals play a re- courageous resistance fighters. They de- freshing role, bringing our community fied their murderous enemy with the ulti- together. The NH Jewish Film Festival is mate weapon -- the truth -- and risked ev- delighted to present award-winning films erything so that their archive would sur- along with compelling programs. Come vive the war, even if they did not. celebrate film with us. To help plan your Roberta Grossman will join us via Sky- attendance, see our “Schedule at a pe for a post film discussion. She also Glance” on the back page in this edition produced or directed the filmsHava Nag- of The Reporter. Our box office is open! Become a Friend of the Festival ila, On the Map, and Above and Beyond. Purchase Festival tickets early for all The closing film,Heading Home: The April 4–14 screenings. For ticket infor- The 11th Annual New Hampshire Jewish Tale of Team Israel, will start at 5:30 PM. mation and movie trailers, visit www. Film Festival premieres April 4 -14, 2019 Don’t miss our final film. A stirring story nhjewishfilmfestival.org. of sports, patriotism, and personal Friends are welcome! Playing in Theaters Statewide growth, Heading Home charts the under- Maybe you’ve been wondering, “How dog journey of Israel's national baseball can I donate to the NH Jewish Film Festi- Manchester, Merrimack, Concord, team competing for the first time in the val?” So glad you asked. Please become a Peterborough and Portsmouth World Baseball Classic. With their Friend of the Festival! We welcome any do- Mensch on the Bench mascot by their nation, large or small. You can donate on- side, the team laughs, cries, and does line at www.jewishnh.org or by returning YES, I want to support the 11th Annual NH much soul-searching, discovering the the Friends of the Festival form in this edi- Jewish Film Festival and be a Friend of the Festival pride of representing Israel on the world tion of the Reporter with your donation. stage. Special guests (to be announced) We welcome everyone at our many ven- Name: will contribute to a post film Q&A. After ues statewide for JFNH’s largest cultural the film, join us for our Festival Wrap program of the year. See YOU at the Address: Party, featuring good food, good friends, movies! Phone: Email:

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PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 A “Beary Special” Mitzvah on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Derry – On Martin Luther King Jr. Boston, Massachusetts. After Jayme’s Day, PJ Library and PJ Our Way, death at age 17, her mother established Jayme's Fund for Social Justice (JFSJ), JFSJ to continue and advance Jayme’s and Etz Hayim Synagogue (EHS) col- vision to help children in need. At the laborated on a "Bear Mitzvah" project January 21 event, Etz Hayim Syna- in which youngsters created stuffed gogue’s “Book Bubbie,” Leslie Kirsh- bears that will be given to children living man, read a book about Jayme’s inspir- through difficult circumstances and in ing story. need of a "beary" special hug. Bear Jayme’s Bear Project is a perfect Tik- forms were cut and then stuffed with kun Olam event, and JFSF is excited to love by the PJ Library and PJ Our Way continue to partner with small groups, participants, and they were sewn on site synagogues, PJ Library, and PJ Our by Paula Hogan, a JFSJ volunteer. JFSJ Way in creating other bear-a-thons and is a New Hampshire non-profit organi- opportunities for good-deed doing. To zation that supports the human rights learn more about the Jayme’s Bears of children. Project, please contact JFSJ at info@ The Jayme’s Bear Project was inspired jaymesfund.org. For information on PJ by a Bat Mitzvah project undertaken by Library, please contact Allyson Guertin, On MLK day, a Bear Mitzvah event was held at Etz Hayim Synagogue. Pictured are Jayme Anne Lipkin-Moore. Jayme made JFNH Director of Community Engage- (L-R): Leslie Kirshman (in sweater), EHS's "Book Bubbie"; Jonas Welch, NH tween 40 fleece teddy bears for hospitalized ment and PJ Library Coordinator, representative, PJ Our Way Leadership Team; and Allyson Guertin, JFNH Director children at the Jimmy Fund Clinic in at [email protected]. of Community Engagement and PJ Library Coordinator. Temple B’nai Israel Announces Non-Profit Partners For 2019 “We Care” Fundraising Events Laconia – Temple B’nai Israel (TBI) proudly announces the sixth continuous year of community fundraising in which the net profits are donated to local and deserving Lakes Region non-profit agen- cies. This year, TBI welcomes Lakes Re- gion Visiting Nurse Association and In- as rehabilitation services, personal care Interlakes Community Caregivers pro- 50,417 miles providing rides to those in terlakes Community Caregivers as the services, and wellness and community vides assistance by caring volunteers to need in Center Harbor, Meredith, beneficiaries of two concerts to be held programs that are designed to promote individuals and families in times of need, Moultonborough, and Sandwich, New on May 25 and October 26. the health, safety, and mental well-be- at no charge. Services include transporta- Hampshire. For more information, visit Committee chair Stu Needleman said, ing of their clients through numerous tion, friendly visits, telephone checks, www.interlakescommunitycaregivers.org. “We are thrilled to be partnering with clinics and support groups. Each year, home chores, service assessments, errands, The We Care entertainment events will these two agencies and help them to con- the LRVNA provides approximately occasional meals, primary caregiver re- be held in the Community Auditorium at tinue to provide valuable and important 20,000 annual visits to residents in the spites, resource referral, and quality of life the Inter-Lakes High School, centrally services to our community as the need for comfort of their home. Service areas in- experiences. Helping others to live more located on Route 25 in Meredith. The these types of services continues to grow.” clude Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, fulfilled and active lives is a rewarding members of Temple B’nai Israel are ex- Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Associa- Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, mission to which Community Caregiv- cited about the opportunity to help both tion has been serving the Lakes Region Moultonborough, Sandwich, Tufton- ers is strongly committed. In the past year, of these worthwhile organizations in one area since 1923, offering a full range of boro, and Wolfeboro. For more infor- ICCI volunteers provided over 2,641 ser- of the best community venues in the home care and hospice services as well mation, visit www.lrvna.org. vices, donated 4,022 hours, and drove Lakes Region. Looking for Israel Lovers! NH4Israel is currently planning for the cal care department at Hadassah Medi- Find out all the ways you can help $18 even if you just attend for the fun, 2019 3rd Annual Run/Walk for Healing cal Center. The second Run in 2018 at NH4Israel.org. food, music, and celebration and leave to support inventive research to cure raised $5,000 for Dr. Marc Gotkine’s The second goal is to double the the running for others. pancreatic cancer. The Race, which is groundbreaking research into ALS, also number of participants! The number Another positive result of putting on also a celebration of Israel, is going to known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. of runners and walkers from year one this event from year to year is to raise take place on Sunday, May 5, from noon This year’s funds will be donated to to year two doubled from 50 to 100, awareness in the New Hampshire com- to 3 PM (race time is 1 PM) at The Inter- pancreatic cancer research led by Dr. and the group is hoping to double it munity that Israel is a world leader in faith Campus of Etz Hayim Synagogue Dror Kolodkin Gal, also at Hadassah again this year to 200! If you sign up medical and technological innovation. & The Church of the Transfiguration, Hospital. NH4Israel is asking the New early (at NH4Israel.org), you will re- Join the team to find a cure for pancre- Derry, NH. Hampshire community to come together ceive a free t-shirt with our new Run atic cancer, the third leading cause of The first Run in 2017 raised $6,000 to in their love of Israel to help meet two for Healing logo. This is the only way cancer-related death in the United States. buy an Accuvein device for Dr. Paul Zil- goals. The first goal is to raise another to obtain this beautiful, collectible t- It is one of the deadliest. You can help berman and the anesthesiology and criti- $5,000 for Hadassah Hospital research. shirt, so sign up for the low price of make a difference.

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Goffstown Woman Works to Help Restore Jewish Cemetery By Travis R. Morin, Union Leader gen of Groton, Mass., the Bialystok Correspondent Cemetery Restoration Project is a grass- roots organization working to restore the [Reprinted with permission of The Union headstones in the Bagnowka Cemetery in Leader] Bialystok, Poland, that were smashed In hopes of fulfilling her long-held and toppled by the Nazis in 1943. dream to participate in international According to the Bialystok Cemetery community service, Vivianne Schill is Restoration Project, Nazis invaded Po- raising money for a trip to Poland where land in 1939 decimating the population of she’ll help an American organization 50,000 Jews, sending thousands to their dedicated to restoring a Jewish cemetery deaths to Treblinka Extermination camp, that was desecrated by the Nazis during murdering them in the streets of the en- World War II. forced Jewish Ghetto, and killing more A Goffstown resident and Southern than 2,000 in a single day in the horrific New Hampshire University student, Great Synagogue Fire of June 27, 1941. Schill says she’s always looking for volun- As of 2017, Bialystok’s Jewish popula- teer opportunities, but it wasn’t until her tion was estimated to make up just mother came across a Facebook post .000017 percent of the city. about the Bialystok Cemetery Restora- Schill was awarded an $1,800 grant tion Project that Schill saw an opportu- from SNHU’s Chandler Center for Com- nity to connect her passion for service munity Engaged Learning; however, she Goffstown resident and SNHU student Vivianne Schill during her June 2018 with her Jewish heritage. needs $3,000 to get to Bialystok. Birthright trip to Israel. (Vivianne Schill) “Growing up Jewish, it’s always impor- In the process of spreading the word tant to help each other out and do a lot about her plans to travel to Poland, Schill Schill says her experiences in Israel have of mitzvot,” said Schill, referring to a Volunteers working to excavate and lift a says she’s been contacted by several peo- made her all the more passionate about spiritual duty to express acts of kindness headstone in Bialystock's Bagnowka ple with ancestral connections to Bialys- helping to repair the stones in Bialystok. for others. Cemetery. (Bialystok Cemetary Resto- tok who have asked her to try to find a “When I went to Israel, we walked Founded in 2015 by Amy and Josh De- ration Project, Facebook) relative’s headstone. through all of these Holocaust museums, One of those people who made con- a few that were dedicated to children that tact with Schill was Sharon Burnston of had died in the Holocaust and families Epsom, whose grandmother was born in that were torn apart,” Schill said. Bialystok in 1900 and arrived in Ameri- “It was very chilling to see all of these ca in 1902. things. I definitely feel more connected to Last June, Schill traveled to Israel as the project (in Bialystok.)” SIGN UP part of Birthright Israel, a program that Those interested in contributing to provides a free trip to the Holy Land for Schill are asked to donate through her Jewish people between the ages of 18 GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/ TODAY! and 26. bialystok-restoration-project. 3rd Annual 5k Run for Healing (1 or 2 mile walk) Family Fun Run to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research at Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. Food- Music- Dancing-Prizes-Celebration Sunday, May 5, 2019 Noon-3 pm (Race time 1pm)

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PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus The Gown Delivers Historical Fiction Set in Postwar London’s Fashion World The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wed- young age to learn the art of embroidery. er women working on the gowns for the generations, we are brought to present ding, written by Jennifer Nobson (Wil- Then they work for the best couture wedding party, they sew together in se- day. As Heather and her mother get ex- liam Morrow Paperbacks, 2018), is a houses in Europe designing and embel- cret at Hartwell. cited about a current day Royal wed- book you will not want to put down un- lishing dresses. Anne and Miriam become friends and ding, we are reminded of the Queen til you have reached the end. If you are a The setting is London in 1947. The roommates in a small pension house and who still sits on the throne 70 years after fan of The Royals and enjoy war has ended and the world is share secrets as they stitch the beautiful she walked down the aisle in her beauti- reading historical fiction, you trying to get back on its feet. dresses. We learn about the time period ful gown. will be enthralled. If you are Princess Elizabeth has an- and the anticipation leading up to the You are there in the small rental house like me and also find the Holo- nounced her marriage to Lieu- royal wedding. Each of the girls meets a with Ann and Miriam. Touring the streets caust and the World War II tenant Philip Mountbatten. man who will be a possible romance. of London and in the Hartwell fashion time period fascinating fiction, Thoughts and preparations for They struggle with wondering if the men house as the dresses are being sewn. You you will be thrilled. This is a this grand event are guaran- like them for themselves or whether they are at the royal wedding as Elizabeth and book with everything, even a teed to bring some joy and ex- are trying to get information about the Phillip say their vows. Then you are again little romance thrown in for citement to the people of Eng- tightly held secret of what the wedding in London with Heather as she searches good measure. But don’t shy land during this dark time. gown will look like before the big day. for answers to the questions her grand- away from this book if you feel you have Ann Hughes is the head embroiderer at Flash forward to 2016 and we meet mother left behind. This book is a beauti- read too much Holocaust fiction. This the famous fashion house of Norman Heather Mackensie, who lives in Toron- fully finished garment that gathers all the book only references the war and the the Hartwell, which has been commissioned to, Canada, and has just lost her job as loose threads and ties all the knots. plight of Jewish citizens of France dur- to create the wedding gown for Her Maj- a journalist with a local magazine when ing this time period. Mainly, this is a esty and the wedding party. It is quite they have to cut back on expenses. Her Jennifer Robson is the USA Today and story of what happens in England fol- the honor. Miriam Dassin has recently grandmother has recently died, and she #1 Toronto Globe & Mail bestselling au- lowing the war. joined the Hartwell fashion house after wonders about the beautiful embroi- thor of Somewhere in France, After the This is the story of the unsung women coming to England to recover from her dered flowers left in a box by her grand- War is Over, and Moonlight Over Paris. who sew and embroider the gowns that horrific experiences during the Holo- mother, addressed to her. As she goes She holds a doctorate from Saint Anto- the upper classes and royal women wear caust in France. She becomes the other on a journey to find out more about her ny’s College, University of Oxford. She for wonderful, extravagant evenings out. main embroiderer on the wedding gown grandmother's life, we sew together the lives in Toronto with her husband and These women have been apprenticed at a working with Anne. Along with the oth- past and present. Stitching together two young children.

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PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Want to see your organization’s photos here? Send them to [email protected].

On February 3, members of Etz Hayim Synagogue’s women’s group gathered for a pre-Super Bowl showing of Love, Gilda, a documentary about the adorably funny Gilda Radner.

Celebrating the birthday of the trees with PJ Library.

A wonderful group of eager and capable teens got together at the Chabad Center for Jewish Living to cook three types of soup with school director Chanchie Krinsky. The PJ Library teamed up with Tinkergarten for a program in nature to celebrate Tu soups were sold to the community and over $300 of proceeds were donated to CHaD's B’Shevat. toy wish list.

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf teaching the Israeli song “Chasake” to Chabad Hebrew School’s Hebrew at the Beach class.

JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf discovering the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Mon- ument in Washington, DC, at the Shlichim Supervisors conference.

JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf playing bingo at the Temple Israel Manchester Hebrew School’s Hebrew at the shuk (market) class.

JFNH Shlicha Naom Wolf visited the Temple Israel Hebrew School on Sunday, Jan. 27. Both teachers and students alike were engaged by her lively teaching style and presence.

JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf having a Young Mensches Shabbat dinner with some won- derful people!

PAGE 22 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Temple Beth Abraham Philanthropy group member Ari Temple Beth Abraham’s Thursday morning adult Torah Students in Temple Beth Abraham’s Religious School Friedman drafting her communication to research non- class welcomes Syed Hassan Jafri from the Islamic Cen- learn food Hebrew from JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf with profits in our area. ter of Greater Nashua to talk about Ishmael and Hagar. role-playing and technology.

Temple Beth Jacob K-3 teachers, madrichim, and students celebrate Tu B'shevat with a special seder!

Senior Temple Beth Jacob volunteer teacher and mensch "Mister Zibel," aka Howie Zibel, was honored in December by the TBJ community for 36 years of volunteer ser- vice as the Introduction to Hebrew teacher in the TBJ Religious School with a dinner that included presentations from his family, fellow teachers, and students. A highlight of the night was Howie's reminiscence about growing up in the Jewish Blue Hill Avenue neighborhood and a special video created by former and current students. Presented with a New England Patriots #36 "Zibel" jersey, he undoubtedly helped propel the team Enjoying a warm breakfast on a cold Sunday morning with the Temple Beth Jacob to the Super Bowl championship we all enjoyed! Brotherhood!

Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Rabbi Heilman celebrated a model Tu B’Shevat seder with the Temple B’nai Is- rael religious school students. It’s always nice when snack time can offer some learning, too!

The Temple B’nai Israel Religious School students beginning their Tu B’Shevat art project.

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PAGE 24 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar I-Adar II 5779 • March 2019 Arnold L. Fishbein Dennis Parcels Portsmouth – Arnold L. Fishbein, age 90, of Portsmouth, Center Ossipee – Dennis Parcels, born August 1, 1948, was NH and Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Febru- buried with full military honors on December 24, 2018. Even ary 4, 2019 at Hospice By the Sea, Boca Raton, FL. though Dennis always preferred peace, he served his country He was born on October 14, 1928, in Haverhill, MA, the bravely in Vietnam, where he suffered battle injuries to the son of David and Lena (Bord) Fishbein. He grew up in head and spinal cord. Nightmares and chronic pain were Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School in part of his life but he lived, worked and coped with the cir- 1946. He attended and graduated from Norwich University cumstances. with the class of 1950 and attended Boston University Law Dennis was a man of many talents, careers, and interests. School prior to deciding to pursue a career in retail cloth- He built boats, oversaw airports in Saudi Arabia, crewed a ing. team that installed air scrubbers for industrial paper mills, Arnold was married and moved to Portsmouth in 1954, worked in electronics and precious metals, and completed when the family business, Hudsons, opened a second store. the nursing program at University of California – Saddle- For more than 40 years, he was a familiar figure on Congress Street. Many of his back. His real gift, however, was engineering -- he patented several inventions. He customers, not knowing his real name, affectionately referred to Arnold as “Mr. could take anything apart and improve it. Hudson.” From the moment he opened the store, until his retirement, he was fully He loved motorcycles and sports cars. He painted and played the guitar, and with invested in the City of Portsmouth, and particularly the downtown. Arnold was ac- his wife, Sally, played tennis. tive in the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the original Dennis was a devoted and loving husband, father of eight children and fourteen Market Square Day Committee. Upon his retirement, he volunteered at the Cham- grandchildren. He was best friend to so many. His life was full of color and surprises. ber of Commerce for several years. Although Dennis had ancestors who were part of the Sephardim expelled from Arnold had an integral part in the urban renewal project in Portsmouth in the Spain, he and Sally began to practice Judaism in 1985 while still living in California early 1970s. He developed and was co-owner of the Worth Building and was co- and made it official in 1999. owner of the thirteen historic homes collectively known as “The Hill.” When Dennis and Sally moved to the White Mountain region of New Hampshire, Arnold enjoyed golf with family and friends and was a long-time member of they realized that they were an hour’s drive from a synagogue. The idea began to grow Portsmouth Country Club and Boca Lago Country Club. He was a member and in them to help found a place for High Holy Day services in the Washington Valley past president of Temple Israel in Portsmouth. area. This was the beginning of Kehilat Har Lavan, and Dennis worked tirelessly as Arnold was a loving husband, brother, father, grandpa, and “Zayde,” and to all the community’s leader, cheerleader, and inspiration until the day he died. His dream who had the privilege of knowing him, a true gentleman. was that the community would grow and come to celebrate not only the High Holy He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Naomi (Partoll) Fishbein and by his Days but all of the Jewish holidays. He wanted a place for conducting Shabbat ser- children: Dr. James Fishbein and his wife Myra of Greenland, NH; Daniel Fish- vices and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Dennis felt very deeply that the community must be open bein and his wife Belinda of Dover, NH; and Sue Ellen Williamson and her hus- to everyone and welcome all who want to be a part of the Jewish community. band Russell of Ooltewah, TN. He is further survived by six grandchildren: Jenni- It was Dennis's dream to emigrate to Israel. Although he had been all over the fer (Ira) Lehrer of Greenland, NH; Morgan (Greg) Henneman of Belair, MD; Jil- world, he waited to go to Israel with Sally, who now says that she will attempt to at lian (Michael) Gibson of Hamden, CT; Alex (Veronica) Johannsen of San Anto- least visit during her lifetime, even though it will be without her soulmate. nio, TX; Kyle (Amy) Johannsen of Clarkston, GA; and Jaclyn Johannsen of Mur- freesboro, TN; and five great grandchildren: Alec and Jack Lehrer, Avery and Car- How to submit an obituary oline Henneman, and Charles Gibson. Arnold is also survived by a brother, Elliott The Reporter publishes obituaries of people who made significant contributions to Fishbein of Portsmouth, NH; a sister, Sandra Channen of Andover, MA; and sev- Jewish life in New Hampshire. Please send obituaries in Word format and photos in eral nephews and nieces. He was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Jerome jpg format to [email protected]. Publication is at the publisher’s discre- Fishbein. tion, subject to space limitations. Funeral services were held at Temple Israel Portsmouth on Friday February 8, with interment immediately after at the Temple Israel Cemetery on Banfield Rd., Portsmouth. Arrangements were under the direction and care of the J. Verne Wood When submitting a Letter to the Editor, please include your name, town of Funeral Home. residence, and contact information. Letters to the Editor must be under 300 In lieu of flowers, donations in Arnold’s memory may be made to Temple Israel, words in length to be considered for publication. Send your letter by email 200 State St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 or at www.templeisraelnh.org. For online con- to the [email protected] with “letter to the editor” in the subject line. dolences, visit www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com.

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143 Essex Street, Suite 709 Phone: 978.373.1010 143 Essex Street, Suite 709 Phone: 978.373.1010 Haverhill, MA 01832 www.NECompServices.com Haverhill, MA 01832 www.NECompServices.com Festival Schedule At A Glance Thursday, April 4, 2019 Presented by Chewdaism, Double Date, & Wendy’s Shabbat 7:00 PM, Mara Auditorium, Webster Hall, SNHU, Manchester Saturday, April 6, 2019 Carl Laemmle 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:30 PM), Currier Museum, Manchester GALA FOOD AND WINE RECEPTION TO FOLLOW SPECIAL GUEST: BOB TREITEL Sunday, April 7, 2019 93 Queen 1:00 PM, Cinemagic, Merrimack 1:00 PM, Peterborough Community Theatre, Peterborough The Last Suit 1:00 PM, The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth The Samuel Project 3:30 PM, Cinemagic, Merrimack 3:30 PM, Peterborough Community Theatre, Peterborough CONCORD I MANCHESTER I MERRIMACK I PETERBOROUGH I PORTSMOUTH Satan and Adam 93 Queen I Babi Yar I Budapest Noir I Carl Laemmle 3:30 PM, The Music Hall Loft, Portsmouth POST FILM DISCUSSION: ADAM GUSSOW Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal I Double Date Full-Court Miracle I Golda’s Balcony, The Film Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Golda’s Balcony, The Film Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel I Inside Out 7:00 PM, Mara Auditorium, Webster Hall, SNHU, Manchester Satan and Adam I Shoelaces I The Last Suit I The Samuel Project POST FILM DISCUSSION: DAVID FISHELSON, PRODUCER Wendy’s Shabbat I Who Will Write Our History I Working Woman Thursday, April 11, 2019 Working Woman Purchase your advance tickets for all screenings 7:00 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord Online at www.nhjewish lmfestival.org Saturday, April 13, 2019 Online at www.brownpapertickets.com/pro le/833384 Shoelaces By phone at 800-838-3006 ext. 1 8:00 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord By phone at 603-627-7679, Jewish Federation O ce, Tuesday–Thursday, 9 am–3 pm At Jewish Federation of New Hampshire box o ce, Tuesday–Thursday, 9 am–3 pm SOCIABLE SATURDAY NIGHT EVENT! Information: Call 603-627-7679 or visit www.nhjewish lmfestival.org or www.jewishnh.org for the Sunday, April 14, 2019 latest on the NH Jewish Film Festival. On Facebook, visit Jewish Federation of New Hampshire and Budapest Noir New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival for updated information. 1:00 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord Supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Inside Out State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment 1:30 PM, The Hotel Concord, Concord for the Arts. PJ LIBRARY EVENT — FREE Who Will Write Our History EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 3:00 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord SPECIAL GUEST: DIRECTOR ROBERTA GROSSMAN VIA SKYPE The MCR Foundation Full-Court Miracle 3:30 PM, The Hotel Concord, Concord PJ OUR WAY EVENT — FREE PRODUCERS Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel 5:30 PM, Red River Theatres, Concord

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Maryellen and Mark Biletch • Eileen Beckhardt Freedman • Lou Fink & Pam Grich • Michael and Mindee Greenberg Nancy and Richard Kudler • Barbara & Barry Scotch • Joy & Michael Sydney • Honey Weiss and David Lewis • Anonymous

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