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LIGHTS IN OUR What to do on Christmas 8 COMMUNITY (HINT: It’s not go to a movie) DID YOU KNOW? Highlighting our lesser- known (but still oh-so- important) partners. This month:3 Rimon. Contents CHANUKAH Celebrate Chanukah in the Land of 10,000 16Latkes. WHAT’S JEWCY? Quick news and to-dos: visit Israel, check out the new jewishminneapolis.org, and4 more. CALENDAR Jewish happenings around the Cities. 8 LIGHTS: 18 CHANUKAH FEATURE STORY This Chanukah, we’re highlighting6 eight lights in our global Jewish JEWISH MINNEAPOLIS: community. YOUR STORIES Picnics, Preschools, and Prayers: A mother sees the benefits of19 Jewish education firsthand. NEW INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS Read about three collaborations impacting people from12 Minneapolis to Israel.

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3 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | WINTER 2014 / CHOREF 5775 quick news and to dos What’s Jewcy? Want to go to Israel for free? Mazel tov to the chosen organizations: 22-26 year olds: next summer is your op- Sabes JCC Inclusion Program portunity to travel to Israel with a group of A welcoming Jewish environment for peo- other Minnesotans—for free! It’s official: ple of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds. Federation is sponsoring a Taglit-Birth- Jewish Community Action right Israel trip early next summer. Space Organizing the Jewish community to is limited. Stay tuned for official details, or work for equality and justice. contact Ariel Biel at 952.417.2319 or abiel@ Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts mplsfed.org. Council (a Federation initiative) The new jewishminneapolis.org Putting artists in the center of Jewish community life through education, arts Our new website is live! With the help of advocacy, residencies, and creative alli- Grossman Design, not only does the new ances. Learn more on page 3. jewishminneapolis.org look incredible, we’re making it easy for community organizations The next Minneapolis Jewish to promote their events with our new, us- Federation CEO er-friendly community calendar. Visit jewishminneapolis.org/community The search for a new CEO is underway to -events-calendar. recruit an executive who will build on the community’s tradition of giving, innovation, Three Minnesota organizations and strong Jewish institutions to help shape included in list of North the future of Jewish Minneapolis. America’s most innovative Gil Mann, a past president of the Federa- Jewish organizations tion, is currently serving as Interim CEO. Slingshot (slingshotfund.org), a leading voice The search committee, chaired by Mike advocating for innovation in Jewish life, Barry and overseen by the Jewish Federa- released its annual guide to innovative Jewish tions of North America’s Mandel Center for programming this fall. Of the 114 programs Leadership, is meeting this month to review chosen to be part of the four Slingshot candidates with outstanding interpersonal guides—the National, the DC Area Sup- skills, proven track records of success in plement, the Midwest Supplement, and the financial resource development, strong busi- Women’s & Girls Supplement—three Min- ness acumen, and commitment to Israel and nesota organizations were selected! Jewish values. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. highlights sofar: highlights inspire year, rallyingFederation to supporters been hard at work this2014-15campaign Our Federation staffandlay have leaders changing lives Behind thescenes of • • • • • • • Society Annual Dinner. dance at theTwin CitiesCardozo addressed over 500peopleinatten Correspondant NinaTotenberg National Public Radio’s Affairs Legal tian Center’s toHonorIsrael. Night work overseas at LivingWord Chris ations were awarded $88,000for our MinneapolisandSt.PaulThe Feder Judah Luncheon. the Lionof their commitmenttoFederation at Minneapolis andSt.Paul, showed More than120women, from both Society andPacesetter Dinner. than 200guestsat theKingDavid States Michael Oren inspired more Israel AmbassadortotheUnited Conference. Judah powerful Lionof International to NewYork Cityfor anincredibly 14 localwomen traveled withus more than360donors. raised more than$535,000from Our Overseas Emergency Fund ing. campaign year at ourAnnual Meet the country—kicked offthe2014-15 themostinfluentialrabbis in one of Rabbi David Wolpe—regarded as tzedakah eeaejs e fthe . Here are justafewof

- - - - we’re proud tohave you inourcommunity! nity. theMinneapolisJewish commu support of women for theirleadership, generosity, and fall,FederationThis honored thesemenand award honorees Yashar koach Bill Pentelovitch andPhyllis Karasov Kim Greene Sally Abrams Judy andJon Harris Ron Garbe Yashar koach August 26,2014 Federation’s 84th Annual Meeting, Presented Jewish attheMinneapolis Distinguished Leadership Amos S. Deinard Award for August 26,2014 Federation’s 84thAnnualMeeting, Presented Jewish attheMinneapolis Award Communal Professional Achievement Leon andSylviaSorkin Jewish Dinner, 9,2014 September Federation KingDavidSocietyandPacesetter Presented Jewish attheMinneapolis Award Lifson LifetimeAchievementArnie 15th AnnualDinner, October30,2014 Presented attheTwin CitiesCardozo Society Arthur T. PfeferMemorialAward 15th AnnualDinner, October30,2014 Presented attheTwin CitiesCardozo Society Commitment Award Sidney Barrows Lifetime Bill Pentelovitch

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Oksana & Vyacheslav LIGHTS IN OUR Zolodyev GLOBAL COMMUNITY Countless lights brighten our global Jewish community—from the generous donors who protect Jews around the world, to the families who benefit from Federation services, to the leaders from Minneapolis to Minsk who keep Judaism alive. This Chanukah, we’re highlighting eight of these lights. Oksana and her son Artur in the potato crate where they slept while waiting to make aliyah.

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Oksana Zolodyev and her son The journey wasn’t an easy one—Oksana Artur spent last summer sleeping in recalls homes were destroyed before their 1&2 “ a potato crate in their basement. eyes, tanks lined the roads threateningly, and the family was strip-searched repeatedly. The “We lived in a state of war, citizens being It’s a dream welcome in Israel was worth the long road. wounded on both sides,” Vyacheslav Zolo- for a person dyev, Oksana’s husband, says of their home “We were surprised to receive such a warm from Lugansk in Lugansk, Ukraine. “There was no one to welcome from members of The Jewish to come to protect us. There was no electricity, water Agency,” says Oksana. “We were very moved by the concern of total strangers.” this place, to supply was minimal and limited. The tele- phones were off.” His 19-year-old daughter, The Zolodyevs were in touch with Federa- Israel....This Aleksandrina, moved to Israel alone to join tion-supported The Jewish Agency for Israel is our home, the army. “Our girl in Israel was searching as they prepared to leave Ukraine. They our one and for us for two months, and we couldn’t get in didn’t realize The Jewish Agency would be contact with her,” he says. organizing so many details, including living only home. arrangements, education for Artur, Hebrew The Zolodyevs knew they needed to leave immersion for the family, and immigration “ but couldn’t afford it. As Lugansk crumbled benefits. around them, they longed to make a home in Israel. “Artur is calming down now from all of the horrors he has seen,” says Ziona Eisenstein, Reading was their only entertainment, and

the Director of The Jewish Agency Absorp- / CHOREF 5775 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | WINTER 2014 in the rare moments when the shooting tion Center assisting the Zolodyevs. “He’s outside died down, Vyacheslav crept through dreamed of coming to Israel, but what he the dark city to find batteries for their lamps. gets today is beyond his expectations. That’s The Zolodyevs made the most of their what he tells me.” situation. Oksana and Vyacheslav organized Vyacheslav, Oksana, Artur, and Aleksan- Artur’s 16th birthday party in the basement. drina are eternally grateful to The Jewish “There was one hour of electricity,” says Agency for making their journey as painless Oksana, smiling at the memory. “I quickly as possible. “It’s a dream for a person from baked a cake and decorated it. We celebrat- Lugansk to come to this place, to Israel. And ed in the basement, even took pictures.” not everyone is blessed with this opportuni- Eventually, it became too much to bear. The ty. Only those who have the right to make family decided to join Aleksandrina in Israel. aliyah,” says Oksana. She smiles. “This is our home—our one and only home.” Morgan reads Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel while receiving treatment in the hospital.

Morgan Schwehm*

At just two years old, Morgan their mother, and they offer a fun and wel- Schwehm* was diagnosed with come respite from the pressures of Morgan’s “ “ cancer. illness. When her parents, Liz and Jeremy, heard Morgan recently spent two weeks in the hos- the news, all of their other worries seemed pital receiving treatment, and she brought My kids love3 negligible—including the 90-mile drive a handful of books with her and games to the books.... to the closest synagogue. Before Morgan’s keep by her bed. Among them was the PJ Li- brary Chanukah book Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, It helps diagnosis, the Schwehms considered making the lengthy drive each week to bring Morgan which she insisted that her parents read to Leave your them feel and their older daughter, Meg, to Sunday her dozens of times. connected school—but now travel seemed impossible. “My kids love the books, and I’m happy that legacy to a Jewish However, thanks to PJ Library, a Jewish we get them,” said Liz. “It’s nice to have community education for the girls was not out of the something fun that comes in the mail. It question. PJ Library delivers high-quality helps them feel connected to a Jewish com- beyond our children’s literature with Jewish themes by munity beyond our home.” home. mail to subscribing families at no cost. PJ Library is made possible in the Minneap- “ By kindling an early love of Jewish learning, olis Jewish community through the support PJ Library strengthens children’s connec- of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Harry tions to their cultural and religious heritage and Sandy Lerner, the Minneapolis Jewish to more than 100,000 families across nearly Federation, and Jewish Family and 200 communities. Children’s Service of Minneapolis. The books that arrive at the Schwehm house *Names have been changed to maintain each month are the only Jewish education privacy the girls receive outside of instruction from Leave your org/foundation jewishminneapolis. learn more, visit and beyond. To dren, theirchildren, for your grandchil vibrant andstrong community remains ensure ourJewish is asimpleway to Leaving alegacy Barry Ross 4&5 legacy Francie & Francie & - in Sunday school. Thereissomuch more to what we were aschildren taught a result of usknow what we know aboutJudaism as of years at theChabadinMinnetonka. “Most Francie hasbeenstudying for thelastseven same rabbis. hasstudiedweekly withthese Israel, Barry passion for Judaism. from Sincereturning and wasinspired by theirknowledge and Orthodox community. connectedwith Barry with several rabbis from theMinneapolis mission toIsraelin2001,where hetraveled For Barry, ithappenedonaFederation ish connection.Itkindledmy Jewish spirit.” Herzl. “Herzliswhere Imademy first Jew consecutive shewasacamperat summers thefour “It changed my life!”shesays of when sheattended Herzlcamp. stages intheirlives. For Francie, itbegan connected withtheirJewish roots at different tive Jewish communities. Francie andBarry their parents were intheirrespec leaders inSt.Paul,and Barry Minnesota.Bothof communities; Francie inWausau, Wisconsin, Francie upinsmallJewish grew andBarry kindness.” —Pirkei Avos Mishnah Torah, prayer, andactsofloving “The world stands onthree things: Barry andFrancie Ross withtheirgranddaughters Zoraya andBexy Levin - - Jewish study we have beguntounderstand says,and Israel.AsBarry our “Through lom Home, Jewish education, Jewish camps, Francie supportFederation, andBarry Sho you!” shesays. andsomany peoplewillingtoteachlearn and Bexy. Gena Levin, andtheirtwo children, Zoraya children AdamandCori,Cori’s husband, are proud ontotheir topassthislegacy generously totheJewish community. They giving parents for theexample they setof andFrancieBarry would liketothanktheir explains Francie. “It’s easy, andawonderful way togive,” fund through Federation. a donor-advised fundandanendowment fund asavehicle for giving, they established how easyandseamlessitwastosetupa ed withus,” explains Barry. Uponlearning ‘charitable checkbook,’ which really resonat way tomanageourgiving. Heusedtheterm to discussadonor-advised fundasaneasy “About ayear agoMortNaimancametous A CharitableCheckbook lovingprayer, kindness.’” andactsof world‘The standsonthree things:Torah, the Pirkei Avos Mishnahwhich teaches, - - 9 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | WINTER 2014 / CHOREF 5775 Watch hundreds of young Hungarian Jews have the timeClap of their lives atAlong Jewish summer camp. jewishminneapolis.org/laudercamp

Zsuzsa Fritz

At the age of 16, Zsuzsa walked into the Director of the Balint Jewish Communi- a Jewish cemetery for her father’s ty Center (JCC) in Budapest and the Educa- funeral. tional Director of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee-Lauder Camp in That moment, she says, is when she learned Szarvas, Hungary, Zsuzsa runs camps and she was Jewish. 6 educational programs that teach children In Hungary, where Zsuzsa was born and that their Judaism should be celebrated. raised, Jews routinely grow up unaware of “The camps are not only fun, they’re an their religion. “After the Holocaust,” says incubator of leadership,” she says. “The Zsuzsa, “Jews were taught to whisper when campers become counselors and get involved they said they were Jewish.” Eventually, in the Jewish community as adults.” many people just stopped practicing Juda- ism—including Zsuzsa’s family. “The Minneapolis community is really supporting us,” says Zsuzsa. “Because of you, I Zsuzsa has been on a Jewish journey since have six and seven year olds teaching their her father’s death and has gradually em- parents what it means to be Jewish.” braced her history, religion, and culture. Today, Zsuzsa is helping thousands of young Hungarians on their own Jewish journies. As “ never done. The work is still here. later, we’re Ten years Avital* YOU 8 7 be anentirely different publication—there Without you, safety for Jews around theworld. to avibrant Jewish Minneapolis and Jewish community—is contributing or just enjoy theservices ofour whether you’re adonor, avolunteer, Your involvement inFederation— “ ensure that newEthiopians receive the likeMevetzaret centers Absorption Tzion theirJudaism. asaresultpersecution of Jews toIsrael,rescuing immigrate themfrom have helpedmore than40,000Ethiopian Since theearly 1950s, Federation partners workThe isnever done.” ful message:tenyears later, we’re stillhere. ago,” says Debbie. “Ithinkitsendsapower “I brought theapron Ireceived tenyears opportunity tovisitMevetzaret Tzion again. On November 29,2014,Debbie hadthe centerinJerusalem.Ethiopian absorption had justcompletedat Mevetzaret Tzion, an apron, Stillman wipedherhandson On November 29, 2004,Debbie photos andDebbie’s story from theirvisitto Mevetzeret Tzion, pleasevisitjewishminneapolis.org/avital Thanks to MomentumMission participantLeslie Parker for herbeautifulphoto. To seemore ofLeslie’s surveying thelandscapingwork she Minneapolis JewishMinneapolis Life would - the world abetterplace. and— ing, for making sure we have storiestotell, exciting thismagazine andinspir pages of Minneapolis. So thankyou for the keeping exciting Jewish opportunitiesaround news of lives changed, no would benostoriesof Project MomentumTrip for Women locally recent beingJewish Women’s Renaissance two separate missionstoIsrael,themost visited Mevetzaret Tzion twiceaspartof generational Philanthropy at Federation, Women’sDebbie, Director of andInter successful lives intheirnewhome. education andresources tolead necessary *Name changed toprotect privacy and productive lives inIsrael.” ensuring that kidslikeAvital leadsuccessful “I’m proud that, through ourefforts, we’re moving society,” intomodern says Debbie. into Israelisociety, they essentiallyneedhelp needhelpabsorbingthese newimmigrants isuniquebecausenotonlydo opian story Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Ethi “The cosponsored by AishMinnesotaandthe most importantly—for making

- - - 11 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | WINTER 2014 / CHOREF 5775 Three new community collaborations for 2014-15 THE WORLD IS CHANGING. Philanthropy is changing. The way we as Jews interact with our community is changing. In response, Federation is changing too. Over the last few years, Federation worked with our donors, local partners, and organizations to more clearly articulate our community’s vision and plan for how to realize this vision. Out of this process we defined six community initiatives (see below) that encapsu- late our vision of a dynamic and caring Jewish community with an emphasis on building the Jewish future. Federation is allocating and raising funds to specifically plan for, invest in, and evaluate programs that will bring these initiatives to life. To start, we’ve funded and spearheaded three innovative community-wide collaborations that will impact people from Minneapolis to Israel: Partnership2Gether, Twin Cities Moishe House, and Yachad. (Read all about them on the following pages.) We’re still addressing and supporting core needs in the Minneapolis and global Jewish communities—that’s our past, our future, our bread and butter—and we’re proud to be able to impact the lives of so many in need.

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES: A SUMMARY For the official community initiatives, visit jewishminneapolis.org/initiatives Young Adult Engagement. Create a local Jewish community that is a wel- 1 coming, inclusive, dynamic, and attractive destination for young Jewish adults and which engages them in a continuum of Jewish offerings and experiences. Jewish Education for Teens. Develop, launch, and support a communi- 2 ty-wide, collaborative post-b’nai mitzvah Jewish education program combining formal and informal learning which engages local teenagers in Jewish life. Israel & Global Jewish Travel. Increase participation by Minneapolis 3 Jewish community members in transformative travel experiences to Israel and other overseas Jewish communities which deepen their engagement with the Jewish community. Minneapolis-Israel Community Partnership. Develop a communi- 4 ty-wide, collaborative partnership between the Minneapolis Jewish community and a region of Israel to create ongoing and meaningful connections with Israelis and Israel. Leadership Institute. Create a leadership institute to provide effective, 5 future lay leadership for the local Jewish community. Philanthropic Curriculum. Create a philanthropic curriculum for all ages 6 which raises awareness of the need for Jewish philanthropy and teaches how to achieve goals to increase local Jewish philanthropy. Three new community collaborations for 2014-15 TEL AVIV 12 milessouthofTel Aviv. Center District ofIsrael, ISRAEL Rehovot isacityinthe JERUSALEM REHOVOT

Tebat fP2G istheflexibility beautyof “The cohesive partnership.” tity anddevelop acollaborative and who willbeeasytowork withtoiden government andcommunity lay leaders committee. “Also, Rehovot hasstrong theselection Kim Gedan,memberof and teachers in bothregions,” said similarities that willbenefitstudents “Minneapolis andRehovot have many hovot asthebestfit for ourcommunity. summer andunanimouslyselectedRe Minneapolis who traveled toIsraellast volunteers from chosen by ateamof industry,ing technology Rehovot was Known for itsorangegroves andboom meaningful relationships. both citiesby fostering enduringand Jewish peoplehoodfor participantsin to Israelandbuild astronger senseof willstrengthennership ourconnection Jewish Agencyfor part Israel.This The Partnership2Gether, aprogram of Rehovot through with theIsraelicityof excited toinitiate anewpartnership background partnership ietro teIre etro the theIsrael Centerof Director of munity’s priorities,” saidEilat Harel, ourcom programs that touch each of we have increating andsupporting

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g ) Upcoming The futureThe - - 13 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH LIFE | WINTER 2014 / CHOREF 5775 moishe house background A group of trains, supports, and sponsors young young adults who don’t know each oth- Jewish leaders as they create vibrant er, living together in a house where they home-based communities for them- host regular Jewish programming— selves and their peers. sounds like reality TV, right? what’s next Twin Cities Well, this innovative concept is as fun as Moishe House is looking for tenants a reality show, but, much more serious- ages 22-30! In addition to a monthly ly, actually creates vibrant, peer-based programming stipend, residents receive Jewish communities and learning op- rent subsidies. Moishe House staff have portunities for young adults while lever- signed-up some residents, are meeting aging existing community resources. other prospective residents and plan- Seventy-two Moishe Houses currently ning for a spring unveiling of the Twin operate in 17 countries, and the Twin Cities Moishe House. Cities is ready to create house number move in! Interested in building 73 with the help and funding from this fun Jewish environment or know the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. someone who might be? Contact Eve Through social activities and other Lowinger, Midwest Regional Director, programming created by the residents, at [email protected]. Moishe House’s innovative model

residents of moishe house report an increase in interest in and knowledge of jewish life

I know what it means to 60% live an active Jewish life 87%

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participants become more engaged in activities that connect them with their jewish peers

I feel like I belong to a 43% Jewish community 72%

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JANUARY 2015 MARCH 2015 6 CALL FOR CHANGE PHONE-A-THON | 6 - 9 PM 1 RIMON PRESENTS MARINA RUBIN MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | 952.417.2335 MOSCOW ON THE HILL | 4 PM CALL FOR CHANGE PHONE-A-THON | 11 AM - 2 PM 11 Marina Rubin is part of the tidal MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | 952.417.2335 wave of Jewish émigrés from the CULTURE BLVD IV PRESENTS former Soviet Union using their 18 adopted tongues to make sense HANOCH PIVEN of American immigrant realities. 1:30 PM HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Joining Marina in discussion will 7:30 PM SEEING FACES LECTURE be a writer from Jewish Daily Forward. Marina Rubin is SABES JCC | $12 TICKETS presented in co-sponsorship with the Twin Cities Jewish Book Festival. The colorful and witty MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION illustrations of Israeli illustrator 12 Hanoch Piven have appeared in magazines and newspapers WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY 365 EVENT | 6:30 PM such as Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and The London Times. Celebrating women in the community who give $1/day to Hanoch Piven is presented in partnership with the 2015 change lives and make the world a better place. Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival. Details TBA. 22 CALL FOR CHANGE PHONE-A-THON | 6 - 9 PM 26 CULTURE BLVD IV PRESENTS MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | 952.417.2335 LIHI LAPID SABES JCC | 7:30 PM | $12 TICKETS

FEBRUARY 2015 Lihi Lapid is an author and journalist who writes about 5 CALL FOR CHANGE PHONE-A-THON | 6 - 9 PM contemporary women’s issues. MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | 952.417.2335 Her popular column has appeared in Tel Aviv’s Yediot 12 CALL FOR CHANGE PHONE-A-THON | 11 AM - 2 PM Ahronot weekend edition for the past ten years. MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION | 952.417.2335 Lihi Lapid’s appearance is cosponsored by Beth El SUPER SUNDAY Women’s League, The Masorti Fund of Adath Jesurun 22 Congregation, Minneapolis Jewish Federation Women’s ONE DAY. Philanthropy, National Council of Jewish Women Greater ONE COMMUNITY. Minneapolis Section, and Temple Israel Sisterhood. MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. APRIL 2015 SABES JCC 19 RIMON PRESENTS JOEL CARTER RSVP at 952.417.2335 or EDINA ARTS CENTER | 2 PM jewishminneapolis.org/call4change

Joel Carter creates temporary rock structures that seek out new balances and seem to belong to TZEDAKAH BOWL is on hiatus during construction of the new Vikings Stadium. the earth. His installations grow WHAT ARE CALL FOR CHANGE AND SUPER SUNDAY? out of his personal concern (as the Join volunteers and staff in thanking donors and raising critical child of a Holocaust survivor) and funds to save and change lives. Let us know when you can help! professional interest (as a palliative care physician) for the Register online at jewishminneapolis.org/call4change. Questions? process of healing. Liba Zweigbaum Herman joins Joel for Contact Evan Stern at [email protected] or 952.417.2335. a Salon discussion of his art.

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