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and JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf at the Annual Annual the at Wolf Noam Shlicha JFNH and
10th annual New Hampshire Jewish Film Film Jewish Hampshire New annual 10th ners of New Hampshire sang together. together. sang Hampshire New of ners
Business & Professional Professional & Business
JFNH executive director Melanie Zalman McDonald McDonald Zalman Melanie director executive JFNH
awash with warmth as Jews from all cor all from Jews as warmth with awash ing social services they need, hosting the the hosting need, they services social ing -
25 Tributes Kehillah Achdut (community unity) award, with with award, unity) (community Achdut Kehillah
- obtain in vulnerable most state’s our ing tendance in the Hamotzi, the room was was room the Hamotzi, the in tendance
Evelyn and Mike Miller, inaugural recipients of the the of recipients inaugural Miller, Mike and Evelyn
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summer camps, our ongoing efforts help efforts ongoing our camps, summer Beth Jacob in Concord led those in at in those led Concord in Jacob Beth - -
24 Obituaries subsidies sending NH children to Jewish Jewish to children NH sending subsidies When Rabbi Robin Nafshi of Temple Temple of Nafshi Robin Rabbi When
23 Events Recent return of our Shlicha program, increased increased program, Shlicha our of return plan to suit their needs and interests. interests. and needs their suit to plan
18 fiscal year, including: the successful successful the including: year, fiscal 18 discuss ways to tailor a legacy giving giving legacy a tailor to ways discuss 21 Jewry World
complishments from Federations 2017- Federations from complishments rector Melanie Zalman McDonald to to McDonald Zalman Melanie rector 21 Education
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funds in the form of legacy gifts. Norm Norm gifts. legacy of form the in funds and space creating in integral were who
12 Community the In establish PACE funds and donor-advised donor-advised and funds PACE establish State Granite the in elsewhere and Keene,
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and shared the Foundation Board’s de Board’s Foundation the shared and communi Jewish founding of spoke She - - 10 Work at Dollars Campaign
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Foundation Board chair Norm Kush Norm chair Board Foundation Nashua shared poignant thoughts about about thoughts poignant shared Nashua -
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much more. more. much Vice Chair Mindee Greenberg of of Greenberg Mindee Chair Vice
our Jewish Federation Preschool, and so so and Preschool, Federation Jewish our to do their part. their do to
religious schools, celebrating 30 years of of years 30 celebrating schools, religious who stand up in our Jewish community community Jewish our in up stand who
Upper Valley Jewish Community), and Dr. Ira Schwartz (Temple Israel, Portsmouth). Israel, (Temple Schwartz Ira Dr. and Community), Jewish Valley Upper
kun olam kun and expressing gratitude for all all for gratitude expressing and having now and community Jewish ter
Beth Jacob), Mike Kahn (Temple Israel, Dover), Deborah Kaplan (Kol Ha’Emek Ha’Emek (Kol Kaplan Deborah Dover), Israel, (Temple Kahn Mike Jacob), Beth
tik - having grown up in the greater Manches greater the in up grown having ing the parsha to our event theme of theme event our to parsha the ing -
(Congregation Ahavas Achim). Missing from photo are: Colleen Dickman (Temple (Temple Dickman Colleen are: photo from Missing Achim). Ahavas (Congregation
spoke from the heart about her pride in in pride her about heart the from spoke livered an inspiring d’var Torah connect Torah d’var inspiring an livered -
(Congregation Betenu), Dr. Stephen Soreff (JFNH), and David & Sandra Kochman Kochman Sandra & David and (JFNH), Soreff Stephen Dr. Betenu), (Congregation
director of community engagement, who who engagement, community of director th Yeshurun addressed the crowd and de and crowd the addressed Yeshurun th -
Hebrew Congregation), Barbara Katz (Temple B’Nai Israel), Vivian McGuire McGuire Vivian Israel), B’Nai (Temple Katz Barbara Congregation), Hebrew
come from Allyson Guertin, JFNH’s new new JFNH’s Guertin, Allyson from come - Rabbi Beth Davidson of Temple Ada Temple of Davidson Beth Rabbi Talya Rezaoui (Chabad Lubavitch of New Hampshire), Sidney Regen (Bethlehem (Bethlehem Regen Sidney Hampshire), New of Lubavitch (Chabad Rezaoui Talya
- The program included a warm wel warm a included program The song and reverence. reverence. and song Rebecca Abrams (Temple Israel, Manchester), Cate Tanzer (Temple Adath Yashurun), Yashurun), Adath (Temple Tanzer Cate Manchester), Israel, (Temple Abrams Rebecca
for their congregation. congregation. their for gled Banner” to kick of the evening with with evening the of kick to Banner” gled 2018 Annual Meeting. Pictured are (L-R): Karen Lukeman (Temple B’Nai Israel), Israel), B’Nai (Temple Lukeman Karen (L-R): are Pictured Meeting. Annual 2018
winners, each of whom work tirelessly tirelessly work whom of each winners, - Span “Star the of singing the led town Some of the Shem Tov honorees who received awards for their volunteer activities at the the at activities volunteer their for awards received who honorees Tov Shem the of Some
was embodied by the Shem Tov award award Tov Shem the by embodied was Board Member Mathew Lee of Frances of Lee Mathew Member Board -
well as the spirit of volunteerism that that volunteerism of spirit the as well rector Melanie Zalman McDonald and and McDonald Zalman Melanie rector
- Di JFNH and “Hatikva,” of singing the as attendees by donated items food able
Shlicha Noam Wolf led everyone in in everyone led Wolf Noam Shlicha - non-perish of hundreds the by strated
the theme of “Tikkun Olam,” demon Olam,” “Tikkun of theme the sources into programming statewide. statewide. programming into sources -
The evening was festive and rooted in in rooted and festive was evening The - re and time staff more invest help to ed
gathered from all corners of the state. state. the of corners all from gathered PJ Library coordinator, Allyson is excit is Allyson coordinator, Library PJ -
members of our Jewish community, who who community, Jewish our of members school and her role as New Hampshire’s Hampshire’s New as role her and school
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Sunday, October 7, at Temple Adath Ye Adath Temple at 7, October Sunday, - assis as role her between time her ting -
full-time Federation role. Formerly split Formerly role. Federation full-time on place took Awards Tov Shem and -
nity across the state through her new new her through state the across nity Meeting Annual Hampshire New of
the honor of serving that very commu very that serving of honor the - Federation Jewish The — Manchester
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JFNH Celebrates Award Winners, Kicks Off Campaign, Campaign, Off Kicks Winners, Award Celebrates JFNH
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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 A Look Ahead 2018-19 Plans on the Horizon 2017-18 has been a time of exponential Federation serves all Jews, regardless of Sustaining the Shlicha Program growth for JFNH. Through our work Melanie Zalman affiliation, we do believe that strong syn- Lastly, but most importantly, the sus- across the state -- from Bethlehem to McDonald agogue communities make a stronger tainability of our beloved Shlicha Pro- Keene and from Portsmouth to Concord and more unified Jewish New Hamp- gram is a priority for the Federation -- we’ve touched more lives and helped to Executive shire. In an effort to be a better and board and staff. Simply put, no initiative strengthen our Jewish quality of life here Director more relevant resource to our synagogue offered by JFNH reaches more people in our special corner of New England. communities, we are developing a series within and beyond the Jewish communi- As we strengthened our connections of workshops, programs, and peer affin- ty statewide. Our Shlicha has a presence with our Jewish communities near and far, social connectivity, education, and en- ity groups to provide insight, share best in every religious school, every sanctuary, we’ve spent a great deal of time listening tertainment for these vibrant seniors, practices, and give synagogue boards every Hillel, every chavurah, every broth- to you -- our stakeholders -- about your many of whom we are indebted to for and staff new tools. Imagine a quarterly erhood and sisterhood, and every cam- needs, your challenges, your concerns, and their service to our Jewish community meeting of synagogue presidents, pus around the state. what motivates you to live Jewishly here in over many decades. whether in-person or via video confer- For many children, our Shlicha is the the Granite State. Noam’s efforts to revive our Young ence, to discuss what is and isn’t work- first Israeli they have ever met and their Here’s a sampling of what we’ve heard Professionals Program, renamed “Young ing. Envision a workshop about ways first genuine connection to Israel outside and a look ahead to how we’ll be respond- Mensches,” continue to be a wild success. synagogues are using visually engaging of a story or prayer. The cost of the pro- ing this coming year. Roughly 40-50 twenty- and thirty-some- email platforms and social media to fos- gram is over $60,000 year, which funds Reinvesting in Programming things gather monthly to celebrate Jewish ter community among current and pro- our contract with the Jewish Agency for In response to needs expressed by fam- holidays, enjoy outdoor recreation, and spective members, or a special program Israel, an apartment, transportation, in- ilies, teens, young professionals, and se- stay connected to other young Jews. As about emergency preparedness for our surance, technology, training, supplies niors, beginning this year, we have shifted this program grows in numbers, it is these temples and Hebrew schools to ensure and more to maintain this vital connec- our staffing budget away from adminis- very participants who are becoming the that we are prepared in the event that tion with Israel here in New Hampshire. tration and re-invested in programming volunteers and leaders in our Jewish floods like those in Houston’s Jewish The effort we have invested (board, staff, statewide. We’ve added three new initia- communities. community or another New Hampshire community) in bringing this program tives under the direction of our new full- There is also interest in reinstating the ice storm cause destruction and inter- back after several years has been tremen- time director of community engagement, JPN (Jewish Professionals Network), a ruption of service to our most vulnera- dous, and the results are indisputable. Allyson Guertin. Under Allyson’s direc- once-thriving group of Jewish profes- ble residents. We must preserve this program for our tion, our PJ Library program has dou- sionals, business owners, and retirees This past month, JFNH quietly children and grandchildren. bled its reach, and we have been approved who gathered to exchange ideas, learn launched a brand new website with the We are working to identify potential by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to about innovations, and support one an- help of our umbrella agency, Jewish Fed- funders whose resources combined could be a PJ Our Way Community expanding other. We are eager to identify volun- erations of North America. While some help to endow this critical program mov- access to Jewish-themed books to chil- teers interested in taking on this impor- pages are still under construction, we are ing forward. If you or someone you know dren in the 8-12 age range. Parents of tant work with us in the hopes that folks excited to watch the potential of this site would like to help make this a reality, these pre-B’nai Mitzvah kids had been will come to see New Hampshire as an unfold. Soon, representatives from all of please…. come forward and share your reaching out about ways to engage their exciting place to live, work, and raise a our communities will have a login and interest with us. preteens in Jewish life. We are thrilled to family. There’s no time like the present password to be able to post events, volun- It continues to be an honor and a plea- deliver this new program in response. to get started! teer opportunities, and Jewish jobs! sure to serve New Hampshire’s Jewish We’ve stepped in to help Seniors For- Strengthening and Growing Synagogue Phase two of the site’s development will community with the dedicated board and ever Young in an effort to broaden their Communities include a special user-centered informa- staff of our Federation. As we begin a reach to attract seniors statewide. Ally- Many synagogues worldwide are fac- tion menu aimed at helping newcomers New Year, I am grateful to our donors, son will be working closely with them to ing unprecedented drops in membership to New Hampshire find the resources friends, and volunteers for their support plan outings and programs to provide and community involvement. While and opportunities they seek. and collaboration. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, Carrying Forward the Legacy of Past Generations When I married a New Hampshire na- Hampshire and about the proud Jews read about people like Morris Port, who tive and moved to Nashua two years ago, who took risks and celebrated their faith moved to Portsmouth and organized the I was excited to get involved in the New Mindee Greenberg, in the late 1800s, establishing Jewish local Jews into a formal group, not far Hampshire Jewish community. I had Board Chair communities throughout the state. I read from where a friend of mine just helped heard stories from Mike about attending about people like Rebecca and Samuel put up a sukkah 120 years later. Because Jewish preschool and playing basketball Board Column Rosenblum, whose wedding was the first of people like Rebecca and Samuel as a teen at the Federation building. I met documented Jewish wedding in Man- Rosenblum, Samuel Finkelstein, and the friends of my in-laws, who had moved chester, not far from where I would have Morris Port, we are all here today, 120 from all different places, and were brought founded by the family of a past Federa- a Jewish wedding 120 years later. I read years later, living in Jewish communities together through the Jewish community. I tion chair, and about the community’s about people like Samuel Finkelstein, throughout the state. Because of people knew first-hand about the community’s dedication to parenting Jewish children as who kept a Torah in his Keene home and like them and many others since, the Jew- dedication to Jewish camping from my ex- my grandson was starting to receive his PJ used it for the Shabbat services he hosted, ish Federation of New Hampshire exists perience working at Camp Tevya in Library books from the Federation. not far from where one of my campers to engage and enhance the Jewish people Brookline, a New Hampshire camp I read about the history of Jewish New became a Bar Mitzvah 120 years later. I Board Column continued on page 7
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 3 Thursday, Nov. 1 Wednesday, Nov. 7 develop friendships. Please RSVP to group leader Elissa Kaplan Senter, at 516-450-5171. heBrew Happy Hour TBA Sisterhood Fall Rummage Sale 5:30 PM, Location TBD 9 AM–3 PM, Temple Beth Abraham, Nashua Tuesday, Nov. 13 Events For Our Youth Contact Norri at 582-3838 for more information. Drop-off and setup day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 9 AM to 4 Beginner’s Hebrew Class Friday, Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 3 PM. Bring your donations to TBA Social Hall. 6-7:15 PM, Nancy Mae Shaines Library, Temple Family Shabbat Service We need: clothing; shoes, sneakers, boots; Israel, Portsmouth 6 PM, Temple Adath Yeshurun Breakfast with Rabbi Beth D. Davidson accessories; jewelry; household & kitchen items; bed, Learn the Alef Bet and begin the Kaddish. Tuition $18 Contact Norri at 582-3838 for more information. 9:30 AM, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Manchester bath & decor items; small appliances, electronics; per semester. Text $15. For more information, please Sunday, Nov. 4 Sponsored by Sisterhood. sports equipment; baby & children’s items; art, contact instructor Kathryn Mulhearn, isogloss@ Yedidim Family Sunday School Sunday, Nov. 4 music, books, games, toys; etc. Questions? Can you outlook.com. 10 AM - 12 PM, Temple Beth Abraham Religious Mt. Monadnock Hike With the Southern help? Call Carol Gorelick 889-8067 or Robin Rubin 571-1090. Sunday, Nov. 18 School New Hampshire Jewish Men’s Club Greatest Hits of the Service, V2 Aimed at kids 2-3 years old and their caregivers, 10 AM, starting at Visitor Center, Monadnock State Basic Judaism Class with Rabbi Ira Korinow 10:30 AM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth this innovative monthly program is caregiver- Park 7 PM, 2nd floor Boar Room, Temple Israel, Class will meet in the Chapel, 2nd floor. Back by facilitated with planning, support and guidance The hike is open to all genders, ages, and affiliations Portsmouth popular demand! Learn to chant from the Shabbat from subject matter experts and certified teachers. (you don't have to be Jewish or a man to join us) -- This free, ongoing class covers the hows and whys of service, kiddush, and common prayers. Hebrew and We will create a fun and engaging environment the important thing is that you like to hike. The hike Jewish living. Open to all, including interested non- non-Hebrew readers welcome. Please RSVP to Amy where students will learn about Jewish holidays, will take 4-5 hours, led by Matthew Lee. RSVP to Jews and Jews who want to further their knowledge Hyett, [email protected]. Hebrew language, and Jewish values through age- [email protected]. of Judaism and enhance their observance. To be appropriate activities, games, and songs. Register Understanding the History & Morality of US added to the class notification list, please contact Monday, Nov. 19 at www.tbanashua.org/yedidim.html. Rabbi Ira Korinow at [email protected]. Refugee Policy Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Friday, Nov. 9 2 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Thursday, Nov. 8 7 PM, Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm Street, Build a Shabbat Workshop Free and open to the public but tickets are Book Discussion: Simon Wiesenthal’s book Manchester required. Sign up at www.eventbrite.com/e/the- 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM, Temple Beth Abraham The Sunflower Tuesday, Nov. 20 Each month, join us for a Shabbat-related project, visiting-scholars-program-ti-tickets-51024460535 6:30 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth or call 622-6171 Beginner’s Hebrew Class kid-approved dinner, and short, joyful, song-filled, Discussion will be led by Mary Anker in the Nancy 6-7:15 PM, Nancy Mae Shaines Library, Temple kid-friendly Friday night service. Build memories Tuesday, Nov. 6 Mae Shaines Library. Refreshments provided. Please Israel, Portsmouth with your child, and enjoy using the special crafts Beginner’s Hebrew Class RSVP to Mary at [email protected]. Learn the Alef Bet and begin the Kaddish. Tuition $18 they create at your own Shabbat table at home 6-7:15 PM, Nancy Mae Shaines Library, Temple Sunday, Nov. 11 per semester. Text $15. For more information, please afterward! Register at www.tbanashua.org/ Israel, Portsmouth Widow/Widower’s Social Group Meeting contact instructor Kathryn Mulhearn, isogloss@ yedidim.html. outlook.com. Learn the Alef Bet and begin the Kaddish. Tuition $18 1 PM, Temple Israel, Portsmouth Friday, Nov. 16 per semester. Text $15. For more information, please Gather in the Court Street lobby. For people who have Tuesday, Nov. 27 Family Shabbat with Dinner and Speed contact instructor Kathryn Mulhearn, isogloss@ lost their partners within the past five years, this outlook.com. Beginner’s Hebrew Class Meeting group offers a chance to meet and socialize and 6-7:15 PM, Nancy Mae Shaines Library, Temple 6 PM, Temple Israel, Manchester Israel, Portsmouth Reservations required. Call 603.622.6171. Learn the Alef Bet and begin the Kaddish. Tuition $18 per semester. Text $15. For more information, please Saturday, Nov. 17 contact instructor Kathryn Mulhearn, isogloss@ Junior Congregation outlook.com. 9:30 AM, Temple Israel, Manchester Reservations are not required. Call 622-6171 Wednesday, Nov. 28 for info. Basic Judaism Class with Rabbi Ira Korinow Potluck Popup Havdalah 7 PM, 2nd floor Boar Room, Temple Israel, 4 PM, Host homes TBA in Nashua area - register Portsmouth for address! This free, ongoing class covers the hows and whys Potluck Popup Havdalah delivers a complete 30 years of Educating Children of Jewish living. Open to all, including interested service in a box, containing everything you need non-Jews and Jews who want to further their to celebrate the departure of Shabbat. If you host knowledge of Judaism and enhance their a Potluck Popup Havdalah in your home, Yedidim observance. To be added to the class notification list, families will bring the kid-friendly dairy or pareve please contact Rabbi Ira Korinow at RabbiK@ food and dessert, and we’ll all experience the TempleIsraelNH.org gentle fellowship of saying goodbye to Shabbat.
PAGE 4 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Annual Meeting Reminds Us: We Are All Here for Jewish New Hampshire – Together As I am writing this, we are just past the Reports indicate that Hampshire as the beautiful high holidays. It was a busy and wonder- Noam Wolf Na’alwa fixed an electrical autumn leaves fall. ful time for me. I celebrated every holiday problem on the second floor, This incident affected me at a different community; I did Rosh Ha- where he saw Kim Leven- very much. I think about it shanah dinner with the Young Mensches JFNH Shlicha grond-Yehezkel and Ziv every day. It can hit us at group at a beautiful lake house in North- Hajbi already at work. He any moment from any di- wood; I attended Yom Kippur Services at then went downstairs to get rection, and we can’t see it Temple Adath Yeshurun and enjoyed a handcuffs and his bag, and coming. “break-the- fast” meal with them; I had a rael, by a Palestinian terrorist in the Bar- returned, fatally shooting his In addition to the sup- collaboration with PJ Library for Sukkot kan Industrial Park in the West Bank. two fellow employees. port you donate to JFNH, in the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation; This is the first terror attack in the park, Ziv Hajbi z”l was a son, a I hope you will consider new board member Ashley Barajas of which employs both Israelis and Pales- brother, a husband, and a fa- Ziv Hajbi z”l showing your support to Rochester helped me to host a Sangria in tinians and is considered to be an oasis ther. The reason I heard the Hagbi family. They the Sukkah party with the Young Men- of coexistence. The suspect, identified as about it so early is because one of my have created a “Go Fund Me” page to sches group -- it was a blast. Ashraf Walid Suleiman Na’alwa, 23, good friends from Manchester -- Tal help provide for Ziv’s wife and three It was a blast, and it was leading to the from the village of Shuweika near the Hagbi -- is his brother. young children, whose lives are forever biggest event of the year -- our Federa- West Bank Palestinian city of Tulkarem, I want to tell you that this is a rare oc- shaped by this tragedy. The link is go- tion’s Annual Meeting and Shem Tov had no previous security-related history. casion. That my government will make fundme.com/cu4v6s-ziv-hagbi-memori- awards. For the many of you who were Na’alwa had a permit to work at the in- sure this won’t happen again. But I sim- al-fund -- any amount will help. Please there, I am so happy you came. It wasn’t dustrial park. He had been employed as ply can’t. I can’t tell you how many times join me in showing this family (in Israel the easiest day for me, but your presence an electrician for the past seven months during my life I have experienced life and and here in Manchester) that we think there, and the meaningful reminder we at a factory run by the Alon Group. He death of people I know or their families. about them and care at this most diffi- are all here for Jewish New Hampshire came to work early Sunday morning, at The reality in Israel is so hard, and it has cult time. I know they will appreciate it together, was enough to lift me up. around 7 AM, entering the factory build- taught all of us to be strong and move so much. Some of you may know that on Sun- ing with a semi-automatic Carl Gustav on. I am just now realizing I can never On behalf of me, and all of us at day morning, I woke up to the sad news rifle hidden in his bag, which he left on escape from my reality, not even in the JFNH, thank you for keeping Israel in about two people being murdered in Is- the ground floor. other side of the world, in beautiful New your prayers.
continued from page 1 JFNH community responded with $20,000 community whose efforts, volunteerism, oui (Chabad Lubavitch of New Hamp- Shlicha Noam Wolf provided exception- worth of pledges in-hand before the event generosity, and impact reach across the shire), Dr. Ira Schwartz (Temple Israel al musical entertainment, accompanied reached its conclusion. To make your state. This year’s inaugural Kehillah Ach- Portsmouth), Dr. Stephen Soreff (Jewish by a band made up of Israeli musicians pledge, call JFNH Monday through dut was awarded to Mike and Evelyn Federation of New Hampshire), and Cate from Berklee College of Music in Bos- Thursday at 603-627-7679, or give online Miller. A plaque, presented by Shlicha Tanzer (Temple Adath Yeshurun, Man- ton. The set list included popular songs at www.jewishnh.org/give. Noam Wolf, recognized the Millers’ time, chester). The Shem Tov award winners in English and Hebrew as children The business portion of the meeting in- effort, and Jewish community spirit in or- were each nominated by their communi- danced along on stage! cluded the presentation of five new nomi- ganizing the “Israel at 70” Program Series. ties for significant volunteer efforts and After a delicious kosher dairy dinner, ca- nees to Federation’s statewide Board of The series marking Israel’s 70th year took other meaningful contributions. tered by Chanchie Krinsky under the su- Directors. The following individuals were place between April and August 2017 and At the evening’s conclusion, we had pervision of Chabad of New Hampshire, presented to the membership and unani- highlighted Israel’s rich cultural, environ- gathered over 60 cases worth of nonper- the program resumed. Executive Director mously approved for various term mental, and educational resources. ishable items thanks to donations from Melanie Zalman McDonald presented a lengths: Ashley Barajas of Rochester, Fourteen beautiful Shem Tov awards guests and a boost from C&S Wholesale plan for the New Year. Three themes Ross Fishbein of Bedford, Ken Litvack were presented to individuals, couples, Grocers. In an effort to exemplify a way formed a thread through her comments: of Stratham, Evelyn Miller of Goffs- and families from synagogue communities to begin repairing the world on a local reinvesting in programming, providing new town, and Rachel Kurshan of Ports- around the state: Rebecca Abrams (Tem- level, all items gathered by our Jewish tools and resources to synagogues state- mouth. For more information about ple Israel, Manchester), Colleen Dickman community were donated to New Hori- wide, and sustaining our shlicha program these newcomers, see page 6. Beginning (Temple Beth Jacob, Concord), Cheryl, zons for New Hampshire’s Food Pantry. for future generations (see Director’s col- in December, we’ll feature a new board Anna, and Laura Haas (Etz Hayim Syna- JFNH would like to thank Temple umn on page 3 for highlights). member in each issue of The Jewish Re- gogue, Derry), Mike Kahn (Temple Israel, Adath Yeshurun for making their Social Treasurer Paul Bieber of Fitzwilliam porter so you can get to know these ener- Dover), Deborah Kaplan (Kol Ha’Emek Hall available for this annual event, and provided an overview of the financials getic leaders and volunteers. Upper Valley Jewish Community), Bar- expresses gratitude to the many volun- and expressed his passion for working The culmination of the evening’s fes- bara Katz and Karen Lukeman (Temple teers whose time, talent, and efforts with our Jewish community to do more tivities was the presentation of awards B’Nai Israel, Laconia), David and Sandra helped to make the Annual Meeting and for Federation. “The organization ran at and honors. Board vice chair Mindee Kochman (Congregation Ahavas Achim, Shem Tov Awards such a wonderful a significant deficit in recent years, and Greenberg recognized the efforts of retir- Keene), Vivan McGuire (Congregation event. We look forward to gathering while campaign support has increased, ing board members Dan Cohen, Debbie Betenu, Amherst), Sidney Regen (Bethle- again next year to celebrate our strong there is a need to do more,” he explained. DePasse, Michael Rosenblum, and Rob- hem Hebrew Congregation), Talya Reza- and vibrant Jewish community. Paul encouraged volunteers to come for- ert Wofchuck with gifts and accolades. ward to serve as “Campaign callers” for Federation announced a new annual Help the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Super Sunday, and challenged the com- award this year called the Kehillah Achdut munity to increase their support this year or “Community Unity” award. This rec- sustain a proud and vibrant Jewish NH. to sustain the many programs in place as ognition will be selected annually to honor Make your gift to the Annual Campaign. well as the initiatives on the horizon. The someone from New Hampshire’s Jewish
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 5 JFNH Board Welcomes Five Dynamic New Members Manchester — The following individu- Ross Fishbein grew She spent three years teaching and doing Evelyn Miller of als were presented as nominees by the up in New Hamp- children’s advocacy work and also prac- Goffstown moved to JFNH Governance Committee to the shire and currently ticed law in different capacities for nine New Hampshire in JFNH Board of Directors at the October lives in Bedford. A years. For the past three years, Rachel 1978. During a vaca- 7 Annual Meeting. All were voted in graduate of the Uni- has volunteered for the New Hampshire tion several years ago unanimously. Future issues of The Jewish versity of Arizona, Jewish Film Festival. to Krakow, Poland, Reporter will “spotlight” each new board Tucson AZ, Ross is Ken Litvak is the with her husband, member. In the meantime, we’re excited an attorney and has a former Board presi- Mike, they found the to introduce you to our newest leaders! JD certificate in inter- dent at Temple Israel local Jewish Federa- Ashley Barajas lives national and business Ross Fishbein Dover (now reunited tion and went to Evelyn Miller in Rochester but was and trade law. He has been volunteering with Temple Israel many events there during their visit. born and raised in San on the screening committee of the New Portsmouth). Ken and Upon their return, they decided to be Antonio, Texas. A Hampshire Jewish Film Festival since his wife, Bertha, split more active in their own Federation graduate of UMass 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys martial their time between here in New Hampshire. Evelyn along Boston with a degree arts, outdoor activities, and international Stratham and Florida; with her husband Mike, were recently in cultural anthropolo- travel and cuisine. Ross is engaged to be they also have an Ken Litvak awarded the inaugural JFNH Kehillah gy, she lived in Massa- married this fall -- mazel tov! apartment in Jerusalem, where they visit Achdut (community unity) award in rec- chusetts for over a de- Rachel Kurshan, an twice a year. Serving the Jewish community ognition of their efforts in visioning and cade before moving to Ashley Barajas active member of has been a priority of Ken’s for many years, organizing Federation’s “Israel at 70” New Hampshire a little over a year ago. Temple Israel Ports- both here in the United States as well as in program series, which took place April- Ashley became involved with JFNH mouth, moved to the Israel. Ken has four grown children, four August of this year. through our reinvigorated Young Mensches Seacoast in 2005 after grandchildren, and four dogs. program led by Shlicha Noam Wolf. When residing in Newbury- Ashley is not working, she is rock climbing port, MA, for ten inside and outside, hiking, managing a years prior. Rachel is See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org comedy podcast with her co-host, and oc- retired and has an casionally performing standup and improv. 18-year-old daughter. Rachel Kurshan
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PAGE 6 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Meet the Hurwitz Family: Our PJ Library – New Hampshire Family of the Month! Ruby loves the Shalom Book (I think she likes the colors and the pizzazz with which I read it) and the Rosh Hashana The wonderful thing about PJ Library Book, mostly because of lifting the flaps. is that it welcomes all types of families I'm sure she is getting more out of it than looking for Jewish experiences. There is that, however. no mold or criteria a family has to fit into We signed up before Ruby was born! Her What has been your child's favor- to benefit from their books or attend a cousins have participated for years, and we ite PJ Library program and why? program; they just have to share one wanted to jump on board right away. We loved the Curious George event common goal, raising Jewish children. Tell us about your experiences with PJ Li- back in March because it was in our Each month, we highlight a family brary and how this program (books and community of Concord and it was a lot from across New Hampshire showing events) has impacted your family. of fun for the whole family. We can't how PJ Library and even the smallest ex- We have attended several of the pro- wait to see how she enjoys future events periences and traditions ensure that the The Hurwitz Family grams and love the books. It has informed as she grows! history and love of Judaism is passed on our choices in raising Ruby and made it What do you wish most people knew to our next generation. New Hampshire and myself as an RN at easy for her to be around other Jewish chil- about PJ Library – New Hampshire? Meet the Hurwitz Family the hospital. We are celebrating eight dren. PJ Library is very inclusive and gives Tell us a little bit about your family years of marriage this fall. We love travel As PJ parents, what do you value most Jewish and interfaith families lots of op- Our family consists of Derek, Joy, and adventure and spending time with our about your involvement with PJ Library? portunities for learning about all aspects Ruby, Ally the coonhound, Josey the bea- family. Why? of Judaism. You can be as involved as you gle/pitbull, and BooKitty. We all live in How long have you been a PJ Library As stated above, having Ruby share ex- would like to be. Concord, where Derek and I both work -- family and how did you learn about periences with other Jewish children means Tell us about your favorite Jewish fami- Derek as a developer for the State of the program? a lot living in New Hampshire, where the ly tradition or a special memory you have? community is spread far and wide. PJ also Our family enjoys very special meals at Board Column continued from page 3 gives us the opportunity for ample oppor- "Mimi" and "Geepa's" house to celebrate possible by the support and dedication of tunities for exposure to our culture and the many Jewish holidays. We love that it and the Jewish communities in our state. many throughout the extensive history of traditions. gives us a chance to all get together and At the October 7 Annual Meeting, I re- Jewish New Hampshire. We thank people What are your children's favorite PJ enjoy our traditions and share delicious viewed the Federation’s accomplishments like Rebecca and Sam Rosenblum, Samu- books? traditional foods. in 2017-2018, giving us reason to cele- el Finkelstein, and Morris Port, who brate our successful Jewish engagement. stood up 120 years ago and said, “I care For one, our PJ Library program, coordi- about Jewish New Hampshire.” We thank nated by the Federation’s director of the many other people in the years since Seniors Forever Young Seeks community outreach, Allyson Guertin, who have continued to stand up and say, provided free monthly books to 429 chil- “I care.” As we move into our new fiscal to Reach Statewide dren in 318 families last year, adding 127 and programming year, we look forward boat cruises, speakers like JFNH Shlicha children and 87 families in just one year! to continuing to celebrate the accom- Noam Wolf, and gatherings for lunch, Because of Allyson’s creativity and plishments of Jewish engagement in our just to name a few. warmth, and with the financial support state, and we look forward to continuing The Jewish seniors group in New Now, the new JFNH director of com- of our community, more families in our to be grateful for all of you. Hampshire has taken on many forms over munity engagement, Allyson Guertin, state now have Jewish libraries in their Now, please take a moment to think the years. In the 1980s, XYZs (Extra Years will help support this group to create a homes. We also celebrated the return of about the Jewish people who will live in of Zest), a program run through the Jew- stronger, more statewide option for se- our Israeli Emissary (Shlicha) program New Hampshire 5, 10, 50, 120 years from ish Federation, enjoyed weekly lunches, nior programming. Allyson will meet and the hiring of Shlicha Noam Wolf now. What do we want Jewish New holiday parties, and an array of day trips. with the Seniors Forever Young board through the Jewish Agency for Israel. Hampshire to look like for them? What Currently, a group called Seniors For- monthly to help create and organize pro- Noam spent the year traveling through- do we want our grandchildren, our great- ever Young, run under the leadership of gramming as well as advertise events on a out the state, engaging children, teens, grandchildren, and future generations of a small board of dedicated women, larger scale through the Reporter, e- and young adults in a variety of Jewish Jewish New Hampshire to be able to cel- works hard to continue the tradition of blasts, mailings, and Facebook to help cultural, educational, and social activi- ebrate? The answer depends on us. It de- Jewish senior programming in New spread the word. ties. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and ex- pends on all of us who are living in New Hampshire. While this program has al- It is an exciting time for Jewish seniors traordinary musical talent have had a Hampshire today. It depends on us say- ways run with some financial support throughout the state. If you are interested tremendous impact on our community, ing, “I care about Jewish New Hamp- from the Jewish Federation of New in becoming more involved with senior and we are thrilled that she will be con- shire.” To get involved with Jewish en- Hampshire, it is this group of women programs and learning about Seniors For- tinuing for another year. Our successful gagement and/or support this year’s An- who keep the program running. Meeting ever Young, please contact Allyson at 603- NH Jewish Film Festival, our Israel at 70 nual Campaign, please call the Federa- monthly, they plan trips to the theater, 627-7679 or [email protected]. programs, our JFNH Preschool, our tion office at 603-627-7679. camp and Israel grants, and our support On behalf of the Jewish Federation of of community projects and religious New Hampshire, and those who will be Keeping you connected schools are a few of the other accom- here 120 years from now, I thank you for plishments worthy of celebration. caring, and I thank you for your support NEWS jewishnh.org These accomplishments were made of Jewish New Hampshire. e
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 7 JFNH Preschool Leaps Into Fall Holidays With Art, Music, Crafts, and Lots of Enthusiasm!
Apple painting at the JFNH Preschool for Rosh Hashanah Legos offer a special way to build a tiny sukkah.
Hebrew enrichment with Miss Chanchie includes making the letter aleph Flags for Simchat Torah at JFNH Preschool Music enrichment is a group experience with Miss Kristen
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PAGE 8 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Annual Meeting JFNH 2018 Annual Meeting and Shem Tov Awards: Celebrating Our Volunteers, Giving Back to Our Community
In keeping with the Annual Meeting theme of Tikkun Incoming JFNH board chair Mindee Greenberg Donated food items went to the feed the hungry at the Olam, tables centerpieces were comprised of grocery introduces Judith Jolton, who has given many years of New Horizons Soup Kitchen following the Annual items that were later donated to help the hungry in our service to JFNH. Meeting. community.
A delicious dairy meal was shared by attendees. JFNH Shlicha Noam Wolf and her very talented band. The room was buzzing with conversation as people enjoyed the dairy lunch.
Jennifer Sirois and new board member Ross Fishbein at The next generation was well represented as Misha and The room was filled to capacity as attendees celebrated a the buffet. Maya Greenblatt danced spontaneously to the music of year of accomplishments. Noam Wolf and her comboe.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 9 Why NH Families Choose a Jewish Summer Camp and How You Can Make a Difference JFNH is proud to offer financial assis- Annabelle and Arnold tance for a Jewish overnight summer camp experience in the form of incentive grants Cohen Camp Grants By Nancy Frankel of up to $1,000 for children attending To honor the lifetime contribution The Jewish Federation of NH believes nonprofit, Jewish overnight camp for the of Annabelle and Arnold Cohen to that every child should experience the first time. The application process is done the Jewish Federation of NH, the magic of Jewish summer camp. It’s where through the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Eli and Bessie Cohen Camps offer kids discover who they really are, make These grants are not needs based. A lim- special grants to income-eligible lasting friendships, and gain skills they ited number of grants will be funded, and New Hampshire families at all three can use for their entire lives. Jewish camp they are offered on a rolling basis as long of their camps: Tevya, TelNoar, isn’t just filled with Jewish campers. It is as money is available. Explore Jewish sum- children received grants, but several more and Pembroke. Check them out at mission driven, weaving together Jewish mer camps and apply early at www.one- families requested grants and were turned www.cohencamps.org. For more in- values, culture, and traditions into the happycamper.org. down because funds weren’t available. formation and to apply for a grant, fabric of camp, helping campers connect JFNH has funded 138 camp grants Your contribution to the JFNH Annual contact Nancy Frankel, JFNH to their own identity and the larger Jew- since the program started in 2008. Grants Campaign makes possible this opportunity Grant Chair (corkysmagic@gmail. ish community. And, it also happens to are funded almost exclusively through the for a life-changing experience for our NH com or 603-472-3983). be a whole lot of fun. JFNH Annual Campaign. In 2018, 12 children.
Jaden Lester in Chicago with USY on Wheels. Thanks For An Amazing Summer, JFNH! Dear JFNH, with tinfoil and a hotel clothing iron, this Thank you so much for helping me summer was one I’ll never forget. have the best summer of my life on USY Thank you, JFNH! on Wheels! Because of your grant, I Jaden Lester. made amazing friends who I talk to daily. I also was able to travel the country and Jaden received a JFNH Campership have an amazing time visiting 26 states Grant and lives with parents Amy and this summer! Whether it was hiking the John Lester in Durham. They are mem- Grand Canyon or making quesadillas bers of Temple Israel Portsmouth.
See what’s happening in the community at www.jewishnh.org Molly Burman, age 8, received a JFNH Campership Grant to attend Camp Yavneh. She lives with her parents, Lori and Guy Burman, in Keene, where they are members of Congregation Ahavas Achim.
PAGE 10 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The Book of Genesis: Rabbi Jeremy Szczepanski Fact or Fiction? Installed at Temple Israel As is the case every November, we find skills, having taught and tutored Jewish Rabbi in the House By Steve Saulten, President, Temple ourselves reading Sefer B’reishit, the children in grades 4 through 7, as well as Israel Manchester Book of Genesis, during our annual cy- working with youth outside the class- cle of Torah reading. Each year, I look Rabbi Ira Korinow Manchester — After many months of room and with families of preschool chil- forward to reading from Genesis. The Interim Rabbi Temple searching, the Temple Israel Board is dren. We are confident Rabbi Jeremy other four books of the Torah describe Israel Portsmouth pleased to introduce “has what it takes” to serve our growing the 40-year saga of our ancestors’ Exo- Rabbi Jeremey Szcz- base of families with preschool and dus from Egypt, their living in the wilder- panski, who was offi- school-aged families, as well as our ness of Sinai and receiving the mitzvot, cially installed on Oc- much-loved senior members. which form the foundation for Jewish liv- Jewish identity and which is referred to in tober 19. Rabbi Jere- When not attempting to solve all of the ing. Genesis, on the other hand, is filled our liturgy every Shabbat and holiday, my holds two Master mysteries of the universe, Rabbi Jeremy with stories about Creation, the great might never have occurred! As the schol- of Arts degrees: from enjoys reading, cooking, and practicing Rabbi Jeremey flood as well as the patriarchs, their wives ars who edited and commented on the the Ziegler School of Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His wife, Szczpanski and their offspring, which speak to us text in Etz Hayim point out, there has Rabbinic Studies Paula, runs a market research technology even today, nearly four millennia after been no archeological evidence uncov- (rabbinic ordination) and the Jewish company. In their spare time, they love to these stories supposedly took place. ered, either in Egypt or the Sinai desert, Theological Seminary of America (Bi- travel and explore the world, as well as Throughout Genesis, we delve into sub- that ancient Israelites ever lived there. ble). Among his many talents, Rabbi Jer- more local areas of interest, with their jects such as sibling rivalry, parental favor- If, in fact, many if not most of the sto- emy also brings extensive educational beloved little Boston Terrier, Layla. itism, and family dysfunction, to name ries we read in the Torah never occurred, just a few. These narratives reflect real-life why did they gain such prominence in Ju- issues that existed in biblical days and that daism, and why should we continue to still beset us in our everyday lives today. read them today? Although the basic out- Most Orthodox Jews believe the Torah to lines of these stories in the Torah may Become a Film be immutable, believing it was given by have been borrowed from myths of other Festival Sponsor God at Mount Sinai. 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Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 11 Portsmouth and Dover: Reunited for the High Holidays, a Century Later reached a point where they even consid- communities. It was like family coming Portsmouth. “This gave us the opportu- By Nicholas Conley ered renting out space from a local home.” Litvack also voiced these feel- nity to completely redo our chapel,” Portsmouth — This past Rosh Hasha- church. Cathi Cherry-Liston, of Dover, ings: “Portsmouth couldn’t have been Samuels said. “We painted the room, in- nah, in Temple Israel of Portsmouth, the said, “In our efforts to keep our doors any nicer to us.” stalled shades, and used much of what shofar bellowed forth through the sanc- open from the time our new building Of course, not every part of the transi- TID gave us to complete the room.” tuary, welcoming in the new year. For the was completed, many dedicated mem- tion was easy. News regarding the closing Arrangements surrounding the reunifi- entire Jewish community on the Sea- bers devoted their time, money, heart, of Temple Israel of Dover was greeted cation have been taking place most of the coast, though, this ancient sounding of muscle, and soul. As numerous congre- with understandable sadness. In addi- year, but it was the celebration of the the ram’s horn marked not only a new gants departed, fewer joined.” Finally, tion, integrating the important items, High Holy Days which truly brought year—but a new era, with two communi- the notion of reuniting with Portsmouth decorations, and symbols of the Dover both communities together. As Dr. ties reunited after nearly a century apart. was put on the table. “We decided the synagogue into Portsmouth required a Schwartz put it, “It really happened in Some 80 years ago, members of the best avenue was to come together with great deal of manual labor. According to September.” Litvack also remarked, Portsmouth temple on State Street—the Portsmouth,” Litvack said, “and it’s re- Joanne Samuels of the Temple Israel “The High Holidays were excellent.” Per- first permanent Jewish house of worship ally worked out great.” House Committee, “We made sure that haps the most touching sentiments of all, in New Hampshire—migrated to Dover, According to Dr. Ira Schwartz, chair- everything brought over had a home.” though, have come from the Dover mem- forming a second Temple Israel. Both man of Portsmouth’s Cultural Endow- These items included menorahs, a pulpit, bers who have comfortably found a new temples supported their own vibrant ment Committee, “The word merger was a distinctive cement post, and perhaps spiritual home. As Cathi Cherry-Liston Jewish communities for generations, but never used. We called it a reunification.” most significantly, the iconic memorial explained, “We have traveled, via our in recent years, the Dover temple began Portsmouth warmly welcomed the new boards, lovingly reworked by local arti- founders, our parents, and our elders. We struggling financially. According to Ken members, Schwartz said. “We never san Jeffrey Cooper. This process, though are finally settled again within the loving, Litvack, former president of the board, viewed them as competition. This reunifi- challenging, successfully amalgamated welcoming community of Temple Israel the Dover synagogue’s money hardships cation resonated massively with both both temples, and brought new energy to on State Street.” Hadassah TAY Brotherhood Is Off and Manchester — The Manchester Chap- Hadassah’s 360 Degrees of Healing, Running and Keeping on Giving! ter of Hadassah Book Club met in a lo- The Full Circle Campaign is underway. cal restaurant on October 11, to dis- This summer, work crews began the ex- Manchester — The first TAY Brother- formation desks at Elliot Hospital and cuss the graphic memoir, Can't We Talk tensive renovation and expansion of the hood meeting of the 2018-2019 year was Catholic Medical Center, deliver luncheon About Something More Pleasant? by Roz iconic Round Building at Hadassah held at Temple Adath Yeshurun on Sep- platters to the Police and Fire Departments Chast. The book lent itself to a very in- Hospital Ein Kerem. Since 1960, the tember 4. It started off with a nosh, in- of Manchester and Bedford, run the bingo teresting and poignant discussion about population of Jerusalem has tripled, cluding chicken wings, kosher hot dogs in program at the Veterans Administration coping with aging parents. and the medical needs of the city's pa- jackets, French fries, salad, fruit, pastry, Hospital, and deliver Meals on Wheels. The chapter’s November meeting will tients have grown exponentially. Hadas- and soft drinks. Twenty-one Brothers The highlight of Good and Welfare at be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 PM. sah is thrilled to be a part of a thriving, were in attendance. Joining us was Los the end of the meeting was our request to The guest speaker will be Officer Nathan growing Jerusalem. Angeles native Marc Birenbaum, who has long-time member Ted Yegerman to tell us Linstad, a Manchester Police Crime Pre- Campaign Overview been in Manchester as a representative of about his very fascinating life story and es- vention Officer, and member of the Swat Renovation and expansion of the FEMA, working on New England Region pecially about his World War II U.S. Army Team. He will speak on living safely Round Building will include adding 200 1 infrastructure problems. He expressed war-time experiences. Ted was born in the in our homes, neighborhoods and new beds and renovating and upgrading his appreciation for our welcoming con- Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, and the cars, and give information for those liv- 17 operating rooms. Originally built in gregation and to Rabbi Beth. rest of his childhood included stops in ing alone. The meeting will be held at the mid-1980s, these ORs are used for We discussed our programs for the up- Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Somer- 1400 Front Street, Manchester. All are routine surgeries, such as laparoscopic coming year. On Sunday, September 23, sworth, New Hampshire, before the family invited to attend. and ophthalmology, that do not require we planned to build the TAY sukkah, returned to Williamsburg. After a year at the higher-level operating rooms in the once more under the able leadership of City College of New York, Ted was drafted Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Herlicka Construction Company, with as- into the U.S. Army infantry. He was the Tower. The renovation and expansion sistance by Bob Katchen. Then we dis- only Jew in his company. He was eventually also will create larger rooms for more cussed the return of our always-popular deployed to Germany, where, the day after patient privacy and reduce the risk of Candidates Breakfast Forum on Sunday the Dachau concentration camp was liber- infection, and strengthen building infra- morning, October 28. We expect to have ated, his unit was assigned to help control structure to protect the building from candidates for governor, First U.S. Con- the area. It was a moving and horrifying earthquakes and conventional, biologi- gressional district, and Fourth New experience that left Ted with a feeling that cal, or chemical attacks. Hampshire Executive Council district. he emphasized: “War sucks!” Further re- To donate to the 360 Degrees of Heal- Sunday, December 9, will see the Joel garding the Holocaust, sitting around the ing campaign or Hadassah, contact do- Gordon-led (and much anticipated by chil- table at Ted’s presentation were Bodo [email protected]. Please in- dren and adults) Chanukah Party. The Schrader, who is a Holocaust survivor, and clude the Manchester chapter’s number: 2018 year will end with our traditional Marc Birenbaum, who is the son of Holo- 43-430. For more information about Mitzvah Program, which allows time off to caust survivors. We all continued to vow, chapter meetings, book club, or about Ha- our Christian friends on Christmas Eve “Never again!” dassah, please contact Michele Bank at and Christmas Day. As usual, we will help In summary, TAY Brotherhood will keep [email protected] or 488-5657. at New Horizons Soup Kitchen on Christ- busy and keep on giving (so what else is mas Eve and Christmas Day, cover the in- new). Stay tuned for future developments.
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Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 13 Giving / Tikkun Olam Just in Time for Chanukah: Stained Glass Afghan FunRaiser Raffle Concord — Can you hear it? The sound of 28 clicking needles? The Tem- ple Beth Jacob Knit-Crochet Group is at it again! A new afghan was started this summer. Countless hours have been spent creating a lovely handmade afghan with a design inspired by stained glass. Dozens of hexagons and diamonds were knit in a rainbow of 11 jewel tones and then crocheted together. Made with Su- perWash wool, the afghan will be easy to clean in your washer and dryer. All proceeds from this Raffle Fun- Raiser will support Temple Beth Jacob, Concord NH. The $20 tickets are sold by members of the group or by email to [email protected]. The drawing is Sunday, December 2 -- just in time for This beautiful afghan will go home with A happy crowd of adults and kids stuffed bears "with love" for children in need at Etz Chanukah! the lucky winner of the TBJ raffle. Hayim Synagogue's October 12 Bear Mitzvah event. Fluffy Bears, a Beary Special Mitzvah, and Tikkun Olam at Etz Hayim Synagogue Derry — There was lots of “beary” special good-deed doing happening on Friday, October 12, at Etz Hayim Syna- gogue (EHS) in Derry. In collaboration with Jayme’s Fund for Social Justice (JFSJ), a New Hampshire non-profit or- ganization that supports the human rights of children, EHS held a Bear Mitz- vah project in which approximately 30 Manchester Brewfest organizer Bill Herlicka (rear right) and sponsors present a check adults and children helped to make fleece to New Horizons president Maureen Beauregard (front right). teddy bears that will be given by JFSJ to children living through difficult circum- stances. JFSJ’s Bear Project was inspired TAY Member Brews Up by a mitzvah project undertaken by Jayme Anne Lipkin-Moore; Jayme made a Wonderful Donation 40 fleece teddy bears for hospitalized Manchester — Sunday, July 29, saw 32 According to Bill, the event couldn’t children at the Jimmy Fund Clinic in breweries gather at Arms Park on the happen with the volunteers and sponsors Boston, Massachusetts. After Jayme’s New Hampshire riverfront to celebrate who were so generous with their donated death at age 17, her mother established the 5th annual Manchester Brewfest. It services, goods, and money. The sponsors, JFSJ to continue and advance Jayme’s vi- was the largest number of participating led by Whole Foods of Bedford, included sion to help children in need. Etz Hayim Synagogue member David breweries to date. From its onset, net Stark Brewing, Spectrum Marketing, and Meyer being presented with a President's The Bear Mitzvah event was followed profits from ticket sales and donations Amoskeag Beverages LLC, among many Volunteer Service Award for 2017-2018 have gone to the New Horizons for NH others. Volunteers included quite a few by a special social-justice-themed Friday volunteer work. Pictured are (left to program, according to event organizer representing New Horizons for NH. night service led by Amy Dattner-Levy, right) Rabbi Peter Levy, EHS president with guidance from Rabbi Peter Levy. Dina Michael Chaitowitz, David Meyer, Bill Herlicka. Bill and his wife Ellen and The event is a wonderful example of the The wonderful service included a rousing and his very proud mother, Andrea Meyer. sons Jacob and Nathan are members of spirit of giving. As an individual, Bill him- rendition of Bill Withers’s “Lean on Temple Adath Yeshurun. self has a long-standing history of volun- Me.” At a break in services, EHS board and Community Service. David earned There was a record attendance this teering and giving. Last Christmas morn- of directors president Dina Michael the award for performing 50 hours of year of 1,700 people, a sell-out. There ing, Bill was at the wheel of a van, driving Chaitowitz presented former Hebrew community service over a 12-month pe- were many more who wanted to be ad- New Horizons residents on very snowy School student David Meyer with a Pres- riod in 2017-2018, including at EHS. Not mitted. The amount donated from the roads, so that these needy individuals ident’s Volunteer Service Award, issued surprisingly, David helped to set up, and program to New Horizons this year was could partake of a very generous Man- by the federal Corporation for National clean up after, the Bear Mitzvah event. the most ever, a very impressive $42,863! chester restaurant offering free breakfasts.
PAGE 14 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Giving / Tikkun Olam Temple Adath Yeshurun Gives From the Heart and the Pocketbook! Manchester — Tzedakah, the act of Christmas Day to relieve our Christian food drive with over nine Manchester ter-writing campaign for our troops over- giving, has taken many forms at Temple friends so they can attend church servic- area congregations participating. TAY seas to offset the isolation many feel at Adath Yeshurun. In spirit and kindness, es. Meals are delivered to fire and police has led this effort for many years. the holidays. Packages for detention cen- there are many opportunities for mem- stations and hospital receptionists, and New on the docket this year has been ter detainees have also been collected on bers to perform charitable deeds meals are prepared/served at the New the collection of zip-lock plastic bags for an ongoing basis. Coming up this winter Under the leadership of Barry Scotch, Horizons soup kitchen. Mittens, hats, the summer lunch program, which feeds will be a “Souper” Bowl campaign to col- the Social Action Committee has experi- gloves, and socks are distributed to all over 13,000 children breakfast and lect hot soup bowls to be distributed at enced a flurry of ideas for new commu- who attend these meals, which feed over lunch. The call went out, and TAY col- New Horizons. nity projects. Some projects have become 225 persons. lected over 36,000 bags. This project, Temple Adath Yeshurun is proud to annual events on our Temple calendar. The Religious Response to Hunger oc- which was so successful, will be repeated bring the true meaning of tzedakah to The Mitzvah Day program provides curs after the High Holiday services and this summer. those in need and to touch the lives of volunteer workers for Christmas Eve and coordinates an interfaith community Currently, the congregation has a let- so many.
Sol and Linda Rockenmacher with luncheon platters to Ruthie Gordon, Linda Rockenmacher, and Priscilla be delivered to Manchester and Bedford Police and Fire Rabbi Beth Davidson and Ted Yegerman sort out socks Malcolm arrange produce before the Kol Nidre service at Stations on Christmas Day as part of the TAY Mitzvah to be donated at New Horizons’ Christmas eve dinner, Temple Adath Yeshurun. The food was later donated to Program. served by TAY Mitzvah Program volunteers. New Horizons.
TAY Leads the Way in the Kehilat Har Lavan High Marks Holy Religious Response to Hunger Days With Community Outreach Manchester — “Amazing! What a great, munity: Cindy Watts and Julie Worthing- North Conway — The year 5779 This year, our amazing, and record-breaking day yester- ton, Brookside Congregational Church; marked the fourth season of Kehilat Har bags of food were day was!” wrote Michelle Casale, develop- Rev. Kevin Pleas and John Rowe, First Lavan High Holy Day services. KHL is a delivered to the food ment director, Families in Transition. In a Congregational Church; Bruce Edwards, small popup community in northern New bank by our newest letter to Judith Jolton, TAY coordinator First Presbyterian Church; Pastor Peter Hampshire-Maine that meets in various Bar Mitzvah, Eli for the food drive, Michelle continued, Boehringer, Gethsemane Lutheran locations in the area. For the past two Schor, and his fami- “You have a total count of 930 +bags (ver- Church; Pastor Robert Stewart, St. Paul’s years, KHL has held services at the North ly. Eli, son of Robert sus 550 bags in 2017) -- needless to say, a United Methodist Church; Judtih Jolton, Conway Community Center in the heart Schor and Dr. Mar- new record. Amazing! Thank you so much Nancy Frankel, and Rabbi Beth David- of North Conway. While the community ni Madnick, was for all you did to make this happen!” son, Temple Adath Yeshurum (TAY); has limited resources, we make an effort to Eli Schor called to the Torah As a community, painfully aware of Rabbi Jeremy Szczepanski, Temple Isra- reach out to the greater Mt. Washington in September at the top of spectacular the growing epidemic of “food insecuri- el; Rabbi Levi Krinsky, Chabad of New area each High Holy Day season. Mount Cranmore. Assisting in the food ty” and its devastating consequences on Hampshire; and Curt Smith, Unitarian KHL strives to serve the community drive is just one example of Eli’s commit- the elderly, children, and the homeless, Universalist Church. with our Yom Kippur “Fast Food” Drive. ment to service. His strong desire to help the Religious Response to Hunger has If you happened to be in Manchester, All who come to services are invited to those that need some extra patience and become a tradition through which Man- you would have been impressed by the bring a bag of food to be donated to the understanding is evident through his chester’s interfaith communities reach long parade of cars filled with green bags, local food bank. Because Jews tradition- continuing volunteer work. Eli studied out to neighbors in need. overflowing with food items. The bags ally fast on Yom Kippur, our ticket of ad- for this life cycle milestone with KHL’s This Religious Response to Hunger were donated by Whole Foods Markets. mission for the service is a bag of food online b’nei mitzvah studies program led was made possible by volunteers who co- Thank you one and all for continuing to staples equal to the amount one would by Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman. For ordinated the efforts of nine congrega- keep the pantry shelves filled when the have normally eaten during the 25-hour more information on this program, tions within the greater Manchester com- need continues to grow! fast. KHL members generously brought please contact harlavancommunity@ big grocery bags full of food. gmail.com.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 15 PAGE 16 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Giving / Tikkun Olam Temple Israel Community Delivers Food for the Hungry Bethlehem Portsmouth — For many years, the Temple Israel is a founding partner in High Holidays observances in Temple Is- Seacoast Family Promise, a program for Hebrew rael Portsmouth have included a collec- families experiencing homelessness that tion of grocery items that are donated to relies on a network of 22 local faith com- Congregation help feed hungry families in the Seacoast munities to provide meals and overnight area. This year, the food drive was a big support. About 40 volunteers from Tem- Food Drive success, yielding about 100 grocery bags ple Israel prepare and serve meals or stay containing everything from soup to nuts, overnight as hosts every few months, while with paper towels, granola bars, juice box- giving their friendship to families rebuild- es, and peanut butter as well. ing their lives to achieve stable housing The food drive began on Rosh Hasha- and employment. Temple Israel volun- nah, when each pew in the sanctuary teers partner with volunteers from First was provided with a grocery bag (donat- United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, ed by Trader Joe’s). Families were in- one of the sites where the meals are served structed to take the bags home and and guests and hosts stay overnight. bring them back on Yom Kippur filled Temple Israel has been a part of the with nonperishable items. Shortly after SFP program since its beginning in 2003. Yom Kippur, volunteers Lessa Brill, To learn more about SFP, visit www. Fran Berman, Richard Grossman, seacoastfamilypromise.org or contact The table at Seacoast Family Promise Brenda Johnston, and Ken Kowalchek Rachel Dennis, the SFP Volunteer Day Center was full to overflowing with moved the bags into a few cars and de- Coordinator at Temple Israel, through bags of food donated on Kol Nidrei by livered them to the Seacoast Family the temple office at 436-5301 x10 or Temple Israel Portsmouth members to Promise (SFP) Day Center in Exeter. [email protected]. assist families experiencing homelessness. Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah Fuel the Little Engine That Could! Over 25 large grocery bags filled to the Laconia — The heart of Jewish activi- brella. The concerts are tri, and Jerry and Sharon brim were donated to the Bethlehem Food Pantry by BHC members and ty in the Lakes Region and all of Central held twice a year, in the Fleischman. This We Care friends this year. Leslie Dreier and Stan New Hampshire is Temple B’nai Israel of spring and fall, and have fundraising team is dedicated Sakowitz delivered the goods. Photo by Laconia, a small 70-family congregation. supported families, veter- to making each event an out- Alice Dreier. Who would have thought that such a ans, domestic abuse vic- standing success. small group could make such a difference tims, children, and the The saying goes, “It takes a in the local community? Almost five homeless. village,” and TBI is fortunate years ago, in addition to community out- At the heart of We Care to have tremendous support Temple Israel reach programs already in place that is a remarkable team of from more than 100 Lakes serve meals for needy families (Hands volunteers led by Stu Needleman. Stu Region businesses through the Temple Manchester Across the Table) and as a participant in brings his corporate management back- B’nai Israel Sponsor Book, as well as the Salvation Army lunch program, TBI ground to help make We Care the success three event sponsors for 2018: Meredith Food Drive hatched a really unique concept of rais- that it is. Stu, along with fellow congre- Village Savings Bank, Miracle Farms ing money and then giving it away to gant Ken Goodman, seek out talent Landscaping Services, and Golden View worthy local charities. TBI named the throughout New England to ensure a Health Care. These community-minded program “We Care,” and through nine good turnout, which translates to dollars businesses are working hand in hand different musical events over four and a for a worthy cause. The marketing team with We Care to help improve the lives of half years, they have raised and given is led by Barbara Katz and Karen Luke- their neighbors. away to seven different local nonprofits man, two of this year’s JFNH Shem Tov As this year draws to a close, We Care (some more than once) nearly $60,000. award winners. Refreshments are coordi- is already planning for 2019. We Care The “We Care” initiative, which was nated by Rhoda Goodman and Susan seeks to partner with small, local Lakes launched to expand the temple’s commit- Needleman. Gary Broom manages logis- Region nonprofits that would benefit ment to Tikkun Olam (to heal the world) tics. Each team is supported by volun- from a team of experienced fundraisers and Tzedakah (a moral obligation for teers including Rick and Molly Notkin, to supplement their fundraising efforts. charitable giving), has become the largest Jill Lieberman, Barbara Goren, Barbara Requests for consideration can be sub- charitable program under the TBI um- Broom, Jane Harrington, Ysrael Funes- mitted to [email protected]. Ken Cohn and Christine Dame of Temple Israel Manchester were proud to pack up Campaign Callers Needed! and transport 38 bags and one box of I’m Paul Bieber, the Federation Treasurer, and we need your help in making phone calls for the Annual Campaign on food to the New Horizons shelter, Sundays in December. We need callers across the state. We will be calling from the Federation office in Manchester and donated as part of TIM’s Decorate, from synagogues across the state. You can also make calls from home. We’ll give you all the information you need. Please Donate and Drive campaign. Paula email me at [email protected] letting me know which Sunday(s) works for you and where you would like to call from. Winer (not pictured) was on hand at the Thank you for helping our Federation! shelter to help with off loading.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 17 Sukkot
Students enjoying the sukkah at Congregation Betenu. Rabbi Boaz Heilman teaching Temple B'nai Israel's TAY children and adults hanging up waterproof sukkah Religious School students in the sukkah. decorations
Temple B'nai Israel's sukkah-building Noam and her new Temple Beth Jacob team: Gary Broom, Rick Notkin, and friend during music in the sukkah with Jerry Fleischman. PreK-4th grade children and families.
Decorating the Temple Beth Jacob sukkah during Religious School.
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SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Tell Them You Saw Their Ad in The Reporter! The sukkah at Shapiro House at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth was again erected and decorated by Chavurah Piscataqua. During Sukkot, the chavurah enjoyed potluck TAY siblings making sure they can see the meals and Israeli dancing at the sukkah. sky through the s’chach.
PAGE 18 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Hike Mt. Monadnock With SNHJMC on Nov. 4 Jaffrey — The Southern New Hamp- er carefully your physical condition, hik- pack, to hold, at minimum: 1-2 quarts of shire Jewish Men's Club is proud to an- ing abilities, and hiking gear before com- water, snacks and appropriate trail food, nounce a hike up Mt. Monadnock on Sun- mitting -- we would like this to be a great lunch, a fleece or wool winter hat/cap day, November 4. The hike is open to all experience for all. that covers your ears, winter gloves (fleece genders, ages, and affiliations (you don't Children are encouraged to participate, or wool lined), sunglasses, whistle (school have to be Jewish or a man to join us) -- the as long as they are accompanied by a par- yard style), spare socks, backup clothing important thing is that you like to hike! ent/guardian and their physical endurance you can layer on/off as needed to match Monadnock State Park is located at and interest in hiking are strong. Children the weather, first aid kit, insect repellent 169 Poole Road, Jaffrey. It is a one-hour under age six may need to ride in a carrier. as needed, sunscreen as needed, and a drive from Nashua, and a bit more than Daytime temperatures around Jaffrey trail map (print in advance at http://www. an hour from Concord. The group will are typically in the 40s to 50s at this time nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/Monad- meet at 10 AM at the Visitor Center and of year, but on the mountain, tempera- nock-State-Park_Hiking-Map.pdf or start hiking at 10:15. The hike will be tures can be much lower, especially when pick up at the park). As we gain eleva- about five miles round-trip, over rugged considering wind. Be sure to bring tion, the temperature will drop and the terrain, and will take 4-5 hours. The hike enough layers of clothing to be comfort- Hike leader Matthew Lee atop Mt. wind will pick up, so be prepared. will be led by Matthew Lee. All hikers able hiking in cold weather, including Monadnock with visiting Israeli scholar- More information on Monadnock should RSVP to [email protected]. gloves and a hat. in-residence Udi Goren and other hikers State Park can be found at www.nhstate- Hikers should bring trail snacks, lunch, If inclement weather is forecast, an in 2017. parks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock- and water. A park store sells snack bars, email will go out the night before to all Please wear appropriate broken in hik- state-park.aspx. drinks, and other items, but it has no who RSVPed and we will reschedule ing footwear (boots) and socks (synthetic All hikers should RSVP to hikersvp@ kitchen or deli. The group plans to eat (weather permitting) for the following or wool), so there will be no danger of snhjmc.org, including your name and lunch at the top, weather permitting. Sunday, November 11. forming painful blisters on the hike. You mobile number, so we will know who to Please be aware that while this is a pop- Also note that Mount Monadnock is a should wear hiking/sports oriented long expect, and so we can reach you if need- ular and well-maintained hiking area, NH State Park, and dogs are not allowed. pants, and a long shirt with long under- ed before the hike. A phone number will there are steep sections with rapid eleva- State park fees (which include parking) wear as appropriate (avoid cotton in fa- be provided to all those who RSVP in tion gain, making this a strenuous and are $5 per adult and $2 per kid 6-11, paid vor of synthetic materials or wool). case you need to reach the organizer by challenging hike for some. Please consid- as you enter the park. You should also bring a hiking back- text or voice before the hike. Enjoy Klezmer and Israeli Dancing Exploring Jewish Music Program at Etz Hayim Nov. 17 Starts With Klezmer Concert Derry — It is going to be a lively and joyous night of music and dancing at Dec. 1 at TAY Etz Hayim Synagogue on November Manchester — What is Jewish Music? Festival, International Day of Peace on 17 at 7 PM. The Raymond Street Temple Adath Yeshurun Lifelong Learn- the Boston Common, and Bread and Klezmer Band will be playing the tradi- ing Committee is sponsoring a year-long Roses Heritage Festival in Lawrence.” tional music of the Jewish culture often program that will attempt to answer this When asked why Klezmer, Dr. Green enjoyed at celebrations and leading us in question. Adult classes and a series of replied, “My father was an amateur a few Israeli dances. The event, includ- concerts make up the bulk of the learn- musician and played klezmer and oth- ing a nosh, is free to synagogue mem- ing opportunities. er Jewish music with my brother and bers; donations (and RSVPs) from non- The first concert, on Saturday, Decem- me when we were kids, so it’s been in members are requested. ber 1, at 7:30 PM, will feature the music my kishkes for a long time. Today, it’s The popular musical group is head- of the Raymond Street Klezmer Band, a way to express my heritage of Juda- quartered at Temple Beth Abraham in This local band -- made up of Ray Au- ism and Yiddishkeit via music, and I Nashua and has played at a variety of coin, Sandy Dickens, Alan Green, Ruth try to pass it down to my grandchil- festivals and community gatherings, in- Weiner-Harris, Gordon Hegfield, and dren. I’m not sure I can speak exactly cluding the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Raymond Street Klezmer Band Bruce Smith -- calls Nashua’s Temple for the other band members, but I be- in Washington, D.C., the Lowell Folk Beth Abraham home. Together since the lieve they feel that it’s lots of fun, and Festival, and the Bread and Roses Festi- cals), Ruth Weiner Harris (accordion), early 1980s, the band plays a wide variety keeps them involved with events in the val in Lawrence. On July 4, 2017, the Gordon Hegfield (keyboard), and Bruce of traditional and contemporary Jewish Jewish community.” band played at Strawbery Banke’s 20th Smith (bass, vocals). music, with vocals in English, Hebrew, All are welcome to hear the Raymond anniversary celebration of the Shapiro For more information about November and Yiddish. Street Klezmer Band on December 1. House in connection with a program 17, and to RSVP for the event, contact Dr. Alan Green kvelled, “The band There is no cost associated with attend- honoring immigrants, including those Etz Hayim Synagogue Board president has played at simchot and synagogue ing the concert, but we do ask that you who became citizens in a naturalization Dina Michael Chaitowitz at d.chaitow- events throughout southern New Hamp- call the TAY Office (669-5650) and ceremony that day. The talented band [email protected]. For more information shire. It was honored to represent New RSVP. Your name on the attendance list members are Ray Aucoin (percussion about the Raymond Street Klezmer Band, Hampshire at the 1999 Smithsonian guarantees you a seat! Please check our and vocals), Sandy Dickens (vocals), and to book a gig, contact Ruth Weiner Folklife Festival in Washington DC and website or call the office for information Alan Green (clarinet, saxophone, vo- Harris at [email protected]. has performed at local and regional cul- on other learning opportunities associat- tural events including the Lowell Folk ed with this project.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 19 Bedford Teen to Appear on Jeopardy Bedford — When the Jeopardy Teen Tournament begins airing on November 7, there will be a familiar face to some on the air. Caleb Richmond, a tenth grader Presented by the at Phillips Exeter Academy and Bedford Jewish Federation of NH resident, is a contestant. Caleb and his family are members of Temple Beth nhjewish lmfestival.org Abraham, and Caleb is active in the Phil- ips Exeter Jewish Community. Caleb is a history, geography, and triv- ia buff and has been an avid fan of Jeop- ardy for as long as he can remember. When he heard there was a test for teens to qualify for the tournament, he quickly registered and took the online test back Jeopardy host Alex Trebek with Caleb in March. A few months went by and he heard nothing. Then in May, he got the email he had been waiting for. He quali- fied for an in-person audition. Of the ap- proximately 12,000 kids that take the on- line test (the actual number is a closely Become a Friend of the Festival guarded secret) only about 300 are select- The 11th Annual New Hampshire Jewish ed for the in-person audition. Caleb flew to San Francisco in July for Film Festival premieres April 4-14, 2019 the interview, screen test, and sample game. Once again, he waited to hear Playing in Theaters Statewide back. His wait was shorter this time, and Manchester, Merrimack, Concord, he was in the car with his mother, Tracy, Caleb enjoying his time as a volunteer when a Jeopardy producer called to say junior counselor at Camp Gan Israel last Portsmouth and Keene he had been selected for the tournament. summer. Only 15 contestants and one alternate him at the very minimum on November make it to this level. 8. Jeopardy airs at 7:30 PM on WCVB. YES, I want to support the 11th Annual NH Caleb was flown to California, all ex- Caleb says, “This was the best experi- Jewish Film Festival and be a Friend of the Festival penses paid, for the tournament. He was ence of my life, and I met amazing people joined by both his parents, his brother, from all over the country. The entire team Name: aunt, uncle and one of his grandmothers. at Jeopardy was fantastic, and I feel so Address: They were all in the audience to see him fortunate to have had this experience.” film. Of course, we can’t tell you how The contestants range in age from 14 Phone: many games you will see Caleb compete to 18. Caleb is the only competitor from in, but we can tell you that you will see New England. Email:
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PAGE 20 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 Visiting Scholars Program at Temple Israel to Focus on U.S. Refugee Policy Manchester — On November 4 at 2 PM, renowned expert on U.S. refugee policy: Arnold Mikolo is the 2016 winner of rector of Leadership New Hampshire and Temple Israel of Manchester will host its Smith College professor Peter I. Rose. New Hampshire’s Civil Leader of the formerly served as the chancellor of the inaugural, annual Visiting Scholars Event, Joining Prof. Rose will be Lauren Her- Year award for his work as team leader University System of New Hampshire. entitled “Understanding the History and man, a civil rights lawyer, and Manches- with the Manchester Immigrant Integra- The program will take place at Temple Morality of U.S. Refugee Policy.” The pur- ter resident Arnold Mikolo, 2016 New tion Initiative, also known as Welcoming Israel, 660 Salmon Street, Manchester. pose of the event, which is free and open to Hampshire Civic Leader of the Year. Manchester. For more information about the speakers the public, is to engage the community in Peter I. Rose, PhD, a social scientist, is The discussion will be moderated by and to reserve complimentary tickets, go discussions about timely issues and shared the Sophia Smith Professor Emeritus of Stephen Reno, professor of religious stud- to www.eventbrite.com (search Visiting values. The series is sponsored by Temple Sociology and Anthropology and Senior ies. Dr. Reno is currently the executive di- Scholars Program TI) by November 1. Israel MHT and the Abraham & Lillian Fellow of the Kahn Liberal Arts Insti- Heifetz Gruber Family Fund. tute at Smith College and visiting scholar According to Steve Saulten, president at the Institute of Research in Social Sci- Yedidim Brings Jewish Families of Temple Israel, “This is the first of a ence at Stanford. Dr. Rose is the author one-of-a-kind annual event that will of many books. Together at TBA Sunday School bring distinguished experts to New Lauren W. Herman, JD, MTS, is a civil Hampshire to engage the entire commu- rights lawyer, community organizer, and By Jessie Mocle nity in considering timely issues through scholar of religion and the law. Ms. Her- Nashua — The first Yedidim Family the lens of shared Jewish -- and, I think, man serves as the Harvard Public Service Sunday School was a great success on also American -- values.” Venture Fund Fellow at Make the Road September 30, with some of the youngest The inaugural event features a world- New Jersey. Temple Beth Abraham congregants mak- ing their learning debuts at the Religious School. The action-packed morning con- Kehilat Har Lavan Offers sisted of tfillot, a review of the many high holidays we had just experienced, and the Fall Online Courses introduction of counting in Hebrew, North Conway — Don’t let bad weath- vidual lessons scheduled which was as easy as echad, shtayim, sha- er keep you from participating in Jewish • Lightning Hebrew: 15-minute indi- losh for spongey young brains. We deco- studies. Kehilat Har Lavan is offering vidual lessons, any level through in- rated flags that some students brought to multiple online courses to build your termediate Simchat Torah services the next day, and Jewish learning. • Biblical Hebrew: Schedule TBA, indi- built marshmallow and pretzel sukkahs Classes and tefillah are open to mem- vidual or group while sitting in the sukkah during snack! Students create their own tiny pretzel and bers and non-members alike via Skype. • Conversion and Introduction to Juda- The parents enjoyed schmoozing while marshmallow sukkah snacks. • Weekday Tefillah: morning prayers ism Courses: Schedule TBA, Individ- the kids enjoyed free play, and we’re all each Wednesday at 9 AM via Skype, ual or group. looking forward to seeing each other for programs or contact Jessie Mocle, Ye- prayer books provided. For help connecting or for information again next month. Join us - you’ll love it didim director, with any questions or • Monthly Bible Class: Schedule TBA. on classes, contact harlavancommunity@ and so will your kids! comments at [email protected]. • B’nei Mitzvah Course of Study and gmail.com. Please visit www.tbanashua.org/yedi- Finally, stay tuned for December’s Yedi- Tutoring for Kids and Adults: Indi- dim for more information or to register dim Moms’ Night Out!
Righting a Wrong: Why Dover’s Ali Flagler Spent Her Vacation in a Jewish Cemetery Drawing volunteers from across the vited me to join them. Every day I vol- By Darren Garnick United States, Poland, Germany, and Is- unteered in the cemetery, I think my Dover resident Alexandra “Ali” Fla- rael, the restoration effort includes piec- purpose was vocalized in my head a lit- gler recently returned home from Bialys- ing together broken stones, unearthing tle bit differently. Overall, I think it is tok, Poland, an industrial city of 300,000 headstones covered by grass and forest super important to speak up for people on the Belarus border that was 50% Jew- overgrowth, and repainting engraved He- who can no longer speak for them- ish before World War II. Most of the brew letters to honor the people buried selves. And it's important to make sure city’s Jewish community was murdered at -- and nearly forgotten -- there. that their memory is not lost, that the the nearby Treblinka concentration We recently caught up with Ali to ask Jewish community of Bialystok is not camp. For the second consecutive sum- her about her experiences in Eastern Po- forgotten. mer, Ali volunteered for the Bialystok land and what makes her want to return. Q: What motivates you to participate in Cemetery Restoration Project, helping to Q: What originally brought you to this project? repair destruction caused by the Nazis, Bialystok? AF: My father has told me stories Communist government, and neighbor- AF: My parents became involved in about how his father and uncles helped hood vandals, followed by decades of ne- this amazing project from the very be- bring Holocaust survivors to the United Ali Flagler at work restoring the Jewish glect and abandonment. ginning, three years ago, and they in- Cemetery continued on page 22 cemetery in Bialystock.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 21 Traveling in Lithuania and Latvia, Reexamining Past Horrors and Meeting New Challenges nian partisans. By Jeff Crocker The Holocaust story told in the KGB We arrived in Vilnius on the afternoon Museum, on the other hand, has received of the second day of Rosh Hashanah. much criticism from scholars such as Da- After getting settled, we decided to find a vid Katz and Evaldas Balciunas for café in the old town for an early dinner whitewashing the role of certain right- before trying to sleep off the jet lag. wing Lithuanian partisans whose patri- Strolling along Pilies Gatve, a pedestrian otic actions in the course of defending street full of shops and cafés, we were ap- their nation against the Soviets is glori- proached by a Lubavitcher rabbi accom- fied, but whose shameful and murderous panied by four boys. "Shana Tova," I role in the Jewish genocide is completely said. The rabbi asked whether I was Jew- omitted from the exhibit. ish. As soon as I answered, a kippah was Later, we traveled to Latvia, where we swiftly placed on my head, a sheet of pa- visited the Jewish Community Center in per thrust into my hand, and I was asked the nation’s capitol, Riga, which houses to read the blessings so that the rabbi the Museum of the Jews. We also visited could blow shofar. the Holocaust Memorial in the Bik- Generally speaking, I am not com- ernieki Forest, the site chosen by the fortable with public displays of religion. Nazis for the execution and burial of I do not favor placement on the public around forty thousand Jews and other square or the state house lawn of a “undesirables” between 1941 and 1944. The Holocaust Memorial in the woods outside of Riga, Latvia, where many thousands of Jews and others were murdered. crèche at Christmas or a menorah dur- It was a moving experience to visit this ing Chanukah. Could I politely decline memorial to our murdered Jewish an- Levi?" he asked. "Please tell Levi hello late us, we were gathered in a public af- to participate in this public display of cestors during the days between Rosh from his cousin Shlomo." firmation of our existence and heritage. religious ritual without appearing to re- Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We found a nearby café for dinner and A good place and a meaningful way to pudiate my heritage? Standing there on crowded Pilies ate outdoors, all the while watching start the New Year, I thought. Another Before the Holocaust, Vilnius was Gatve, I decided to comply with the rab- Rabbi Krinsky repeat his Rosh Hasha- thought occurred to me as well. The Nazi home to a large and influential Jewish bi's request. I can't tell you why. Perhaps nah Day Two afternoon activity with and fascist murderers did not discrimi- community. A quarter of a million Jews it was my curiosity, wanting to see how other Jewish men, by my count more nate between men and women. They lived in Lithuania. Forty percent of Vil- the whole thing would turn out. The rab- than a dozen just during the time we were equal opportunity killers. Maybe, nius’s population was Jewish. Today, only bi asked me to read the blessings on the were there. It was a clockwork opera- just maybe, on some Rosh Hashanah af- about four thousand Jews remain in the sheet of paper in my hand. I had a choice tion: spot a man who meets the profile ternoon in the near future, there will be entire country. of Hebrew or a transliteration printed and ask whether he is Jewish (every re- Jewish women saying the blessings and While in Vilnius, we visited both the just below. I chose to read the Hebrew. sponse was affirmative, save for one), blowing shofar in Vilnius too. Holocaust Museum and the KGB Muse- "A real pro," said the rabbi when I fin- place kippah on head, recite blessings, The next afternoon, I returned to Pilies um (the KGB Museum is also known as ished. He then blew shofar for what blow shofar, return to the pursuit. Every Gatve on a solo walk. In place of Rabbi the Museum of Genocide Victims). The seemed an eternity. I mustered the cour- Jewish man approached by Rabbi Krin- Krinsky, there was a group of Hare Holocaust Museum is located in a small age to look around. We were surrounded sky participated, seemingly without the Krishnas marching down the street, building called the “Green House,” an by people, smiling people, not laughing hesitation I had felt. The reactions were dancing and singing. annex of the State Jewish Museum. The or mocking. They were smiling in an ap- always the same, approving smiles of Green House exhibit is a testament to the proving, admiring way. pride and joy -- no embarrassment, and Jeff Crocker is the Immediate Past Board determination of the Green House mu- When the rabbi finished, I asked his no disapproval from bystanders. Chair of the Jewish Federation of New seum’s former long-time director, Rachel name. "Rabbi Krinsky," he replied. I told As we ate, it occurred to me that I had Hampshire. The opinions expressed in this Kostanian, to tell the true story of the him who I was and where I was from and been part of something important that article are those of the author and do not Jewish genocide in Lithuania, including I asked if he knew a Rabbi Krinsky in day. In this place, where so many had necessarily reflect the opinions or positions the role played by some fascist Lithua- New Hampshire. "You know my cousin fallen victim to those who tried to annihi- of JFNH or its other Board Members.
continued from page 21 Cemetery head, shouting “Woo-hoo!" In a way, I is buried here, and their families, but it’s when I’m with the stones. There are all States and helped them get back on their feel like we are helping to bring their also disrespectful of Bialystok. I don’t kinds of inspiring signs everywhere. See- feet here. Knowing they were able to souls back to life. It's really about restor- think these actions truly represent the ing a flower poke out of the grass or see- make such a difference makes me think ing their memory in a place where they majority in the community. I know that’s ing a butterfly are signs of life, and just that volunteering to help bring some dig- probably looked down and thought all not what this community is and that’s not having the opportunity to honor and nity back to this cemetery is the least hope was lost. what this community wants to be. help reawaken the souls here is absolutely bit that I can do. Q: What disturbs you the most when you Q: What inspires you about volunteering amazing. Q: What are you thinking about when visit this cemetery? in Bialystok? you’re restoring a gravestone? AF: Of course, seeing the shattered AF: When I am cleaning or painting a For more information on volunteering in AF: Whether it’s scrubbing a stone stones bothers me deeply, but I’m even stone, I am spending a few minutes mak- Bialystok in 2019 or supporting the con- clean or lifting a fallen one off the more disturbed when I see signs of more ing contact with it. It sounds kind of tinuing repair of the city’s last surviving ground, I try to read the names out loud. recent vandalism like spray paint. Not crazy, but I often feel like I am having my Jewish cemetery, visit BialystokCeme- I just picture the people dancing in my only are they disrespecting everyone who best ideas or moments of introspection teryRestoration.org.
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Professor Susannah Heschel of Dartmouth University with program organizer Ruth Harris at Temple Beth Abraham. Professor Heschel spoke about the role of German Jewish scholars in establishing the field of Members of Temple Israel Manchester gathered at Norri Islamic Studies. Oberlander’s house on Sunday, Oct 7, for “Kibbitz & Students at Congregation Betenu show off the shoebox Cooking.” Nothing like mimosas and a great meal to sukkahs they created. start the day!
Beth Abraham congregants Larry and Robin Rubin and Gina and Robert Vega, studying texts on “love Elaine Silberberg, Jane Haigh, Priscilla Malcolm, Ruthie Rabbi Boaz Heilman discussing Torah with Temple your neighbor” at The Village Bean in Windham with Gordon, Marc Birenbaum, and Linda Rockenmacher B'nai Israel's Religious School students and community Rabbi Jon. arrange produce on the bimah at TAY for Rosh Hashanah. members at the Simchat Torah celebration.
Beth Abraham members Marsha Feder, Phil and Carol Levy, and Colleen Etz Hayim Synagogue religious school At Temple Adath Yeshurun, a Books of the Lillstrang after studying Biblical texts "graduates" Jack (far right) and David Torah cake contest was a creative, fun with Rabbi Jon at Buckley’s Bakery and Meyer blew the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Gahiji and Liana Marshall work on a learning experience, with students showing Cafe in Merrimack. Rabbi Peter Levy (seated) and Hazzan tzedakah box at Beth Abraham’s and explaining the main themes of Exodus, Albert J. Sandler, DMD, led the beautiful Yedidim Shabbat evening program on Vayikra (Leviticus), and BaMidbar service. Oct. 12. (Numbers) through their decorations.
Rabbi Levi Krinsky and Carl Musician-in-residence and educator Eliana Wallman shared the Sukkot tradition Light performs for the Temple Beth of shaking the lulav and etrog with a Abraham Sisterhood at their Paid-Up family they met while visiting Bear Temple Beth Jacob's PreK working hard Rabbi Robin at Simchat Torah sharing the Luncheon on Sunday, October 14. Brook State Park. on artwork for a Jonah project. Torah at Temple Beth Jacob for all to see.
Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 • November 2018 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter PAGE 23 Helen A Winebaum York, Maine — Helen A. Winebaum, 90, passed away Helen had a lifelong passion for the natural world. She guided and supported The peacefully on Tuesday, October 2. Helen was born in 1928 in York Land Trust from its beginnings and was an enthusiastic leader of the “Mount A New York City, the daughter of Helen Coburn and George to the Sea” initiative, representing The York Land Trust. She was instrumental in the Auerbach. She spent her early years living in Los Angeles efforts that to date have helped protect what is now 14,000 acres of unique and threat- and Chester, Vermont, with her sister Marcia, who prede- ened ecological habitat. She was also a Trustee of the Maine Nature Conservancy. ceased her. After graduating from the University of Chicago, Helen was also a talented artist, and as part of her passion for the arts served as a she was active in stage, radio, and television in New York. Trustee of the Currier Museum of the Arts in Manchester. This was the time of early live television, where she acted in She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sumner; sons Sam and Jake; their wives “Studio One” and “Robert Montgomery Presents.” As a Dominique and Cindy; and four grandchildren: Nathan, Hannah, Jenna, and Tess. stage actress, she toured in “Member of The Wedding” and Donations in her memory can be made to the York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh “Picnic” and was featured in the Broadway play “Dark Leg- Road, York, ME 03909. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, end.” She continued her acting here on the Seacoast with Maine, assisted with arrangements. many starring roles at Theater-By-The-Sea in Portsmouth. She married Sumner Winebaum in 1953 and they had two sons, Sam and Jake. The How to submit an obituary couple moved to London, Milan, and Paris where Sumner pursued a career in adver- The Reporter publishes obituaries of people who made significant contributions to tising with Young and Rubicam before settling into the Seacoast of New Hampshire Jewish life in New Hampshire. Please send obituaries in Word format and photos in and Maine, first in Exeter and then in York for the past 32 years. They were longtime jpg format to [email protected]. Publication is at the publisher’s discre- members of Temple Israel in Portsmouth. tion, subject to space limitations.
Book Review Reviewed by Merle Carrus PJ Library Selections Make Gift Giving Easy The Jewish Federation of NH is a tomers should not be thanking him until Death by Toilet Paper ter contemplate the miracle of oil?’” Along member of the wonderful organization his grandfather explains that it is G-d Another fun titled book with Penina, we learn the true meaning of PJ Library, which sends free, award-win- who should be thanked. Benny works with an important mes- giving and family. ning books that celebrate Jewish values hard to find a way to say thank you to sage is Death by Toilet Pa- Books of Mystery and Fantasy and culture to families with children 6 G-d, learning much along the way. per (Yearling, 2015), Two books that give months through 8 years old. Now there is Gathering Sparks written by Donna Ge- readers a thrilling, sus- also a new program, PJ Our Way, through Gathering Sparks phart. Benjamin Epstein penseful feeling while which kids ages 9-11 can choose their (Roaring Brook Press, is having a tough seventh reading about golems, own free chapter books. You will find ar- 2010), by Howard grade year. His father mysteries, and fantasy ticles about the program in this newspa- Schwartz, is a picture died, leaving the family with serious finan- are Jordan and the Dread- per. It is an outstanding opportunity for book about a young cial issues, and he and his mom are about ful Golem (Penlight Pub- every family to fill its home with books to girl and her grandfa- to be evicted from their apartment. To fur- lications, 2013), by Karen read to and with children. ther looking at the stars in the night sky. ther complicate matters, Ben’s Zayde, who Goldman, and The Path There are wonderful books for children The grandfather tells the Jewish creation has memory problems, is his new room- of Names (Arthur A. of all ages now, including read-alone story that explains the stars and presents mate -- and he snores! Ben has all kinds of Levine Books, 2013), by books for kids up to 11 years old. This the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the creative get-rich-quick schemes involving Ari Goelman. Twelve- month, I am featuring books that are world). This book confirms that one by various contests and sweepstakes, but can year-old Jordan has dis- available this year from PJ Library. What one, we can repair the world. Actions he really make enough money to pay the covered he has a special an easy way to give your children the gift don’t need to be extravagant or costly to back rent? gift, “the power to trans- of books all year long. Or pick books re- be worthwhile and effective. Sparks are Penina Levine Is a Potato Pancake form into water,” in Jor- viewed here and purchase them in the gathered whenever and wherever simple Penina Levine Is a Potato Pancake (Roar- dan and the Dreadful Golem. His friends bookstore for your child for the holidays. acts of lovingkindness take place. ing Brook Press, 2008), also have special gifts. When they meet Either way, reading with your young chil- A Graphic Novel: The Adventures of by Rebecca O’Connell, is Miss Sara, the mysterious town matri- dren and having books around the house Rabbi Harvey perfect for this season of arch, she helps the kids find and control for your older young people fosters a life- For older readers, we holidays and gift giving, their special talents using Kabbalah and long love of reading. start with the graphic both pretty packages and other mystical teachings from Israel’s an- Bagels From Benny novel, The Adventures charitable. Penina thinks cient past. The Path of Names is about Bagels From Benny of Rabbi Harvey: A Chanukah is going terri- Dahlia Sherman. She is not excited about (Kids Can Press, Graphic Novel of Jewish bly wrong. Grandma and her first summer at camp. Her favorite 2005), written by Au- Wisdom and Wit in the Grandpa show up to cel- things are magic tricks, math, and video brey Davis, is an Wild West (Jewish ebrate in the middle of a blizzard. The games. Dahlia is going to find camp much award-winning story Lights, 2006). This is the latkes are soggy, and her mother and grand- more interesting than she expected. There that epitomizes values first book in Steve mother are arguing. When her mother an- are some unusual experiences happening such as gratitude, Sheinkin’s collection of nounces they are going to light candles, to Dahlia, and she is determined to find charity, and repairing the world. Young Rabbi Harvey graphic novels. Rabbi Har- Penina says she is not. “’Excuse me?’ said out about them. It will take all her cour- Benny loves helping his grandfather work vey shares stories about honesty, hospi- Mom. ‘IS this the same Penina Levine who age, smarts, and a little sleight of hand to at the bakery and enjoys hearing custom- tality, forgiveness, saving face, wisdom, delivered the lecture about the true mean- unravel the mysteries of camp. Both of ers praise the cakes, breads, and bagels and humility. All are wrapped in a lively ing of Hanukkah? The very same Miss these books keep readers on the edge of his grandfather bakes. He is confused cartoon strip format and based on tradi- Levine who advocates the abandonment of their chairs as they work though mysteri- when his grandfather feels that the cus- tional Jewish tales. the gift-giving tradition that we might bet- ous unexplainable circumstances.
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