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Salinger gave us Step right up and order your tickets quickly because Theater in the Rye offers kosher slice of Broadway rye, on pastrami with up came genius culinary unknown but it takes a rye sense of humor to come up with this Theater in the Rye. one: Jo-El’s there is seating for only 100 at St. entertainment Petersburg’s latest venue on Sunday, Oct. 14 transformed is at Marketplace & Deli Kosher 4:30 Jo-El’s when p.m. from Tops of production a for Rye the in Theater the into of Musical Theater. Exuberant Tour An Flops: The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation Award recipients are chosen based on their commitment 7:30 at 18 Oct. Thursday, held be will ceremony awards The Each award is named after a beloved community member JCCs and Federation announces Leadership recipients Award will honor 19 people and one organization next month when it presents its Jewish various annual from awards receive will people Community five additional Leadership Awards. An organizations. and dedication to the Tampa JCCs and Federation and their beneficiary agencies. All honorees – seasoned and emerging lay leaders alike – are making a difference in advancing vol- the their through Judaism dynamic and authentic an of values support services, resources and genius. unteer efforts, p.m. at Tampa. Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, that embodies the principles of leadership, commitment to enriching the continuity of Jewish life. Like many heavily Orthodox sec- The corps caters to a religious Female Hasidic EMT corps gets movie treatment movie gets corps EMT Hasidic Female By CURT SCHLEIER By CURT service news JTA tions of , has Borough been served Park for decades by all-male an volunteer ambulance corps called Hatzalah. 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The Last Goodbye features sur- wearing VR Viewers, headsets, setting film on Sunday, Sept. 16. is exhibit engagement limited The expected to remain at the Florida Holocaust Museum through mid- January. vivor Pinchas visit Gutter’s to the site of the Nazi death camp Maj- the is 86, Gutter, Poland. in danek four of family his of member only to have survived . will get a fully immersive experi- ence, visiting the site with Gutter as he travels in life-sized projec- tions through the railway car, gas chamber, shower room and bar- racks of Majdanek seven decades later. For Good

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VOL. 31, NO. 4 TAMPA, FLORIDA TAMPA, 4 NO. 31, VOL. Gutter takes viewers inside a barracks at the Majdanek death camp in Poland. Gutter takes viewers inside a barracks at the Majdanek death camp in Poland. From the Virtual Reality film, “The Last Good Bye,” Holocaust survivor Pinchas Bye,” “The Last Good Virtual Reality film, the From ambulance corps in Brooklyn. ambulance corps in Brooklyn. , center, had the idea for the all-female Orthodox center, Rachel Freier, first museum exhibitions. neously premiere the precedent- to show the 17-minute film in its les and , as well at les here and York, New museums in Chicago, Los Ange- ducers of the film, selected Jewish selected film, the of ducers and Education, one of the co-pro- camp. -The Institute for Visual History railroad boxcar into a Nazi death vor as he retraces his steps from a from steps his retraces he as vor ity film, ity in the shoes of a Holocaust survi- nation to premiere a a virtual real- virtual a a premiere to nation enables viewers to virtually walk selected as one of only four in the in four only of one as selected seum in St. Petersburg has been

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ing with marketing for the event. AWARDS sion Leadership Excellence Award: In addition, the following in- THEATER “We like the idea of Jewish arts • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE Deborah Rosenthal dividuals will be recognized by • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE and entertainment and are happy The following awards will be Steve Marx Innovation Award: various Jewish community orga- “We will have theater-style seat- to see things like this going on,” said Maxine Kaufman, the Federa- presented by the Tampa JCCs and Hillels of the Florida Suncoast’s nizations: ing and a backdrop on a wall for the tion’s director of arts, culture, and Federation: Reverse Tashlich Program Hillel Academy Outstanding performance,” explained Sharon education. Leo Levinson Award for Leader- Service Award: Carolyn Fink Goetz, daughter of Joel and Ellen Alice Rosenthal “It’s More Than It will be no mean feat to turn ship Excellence: Rabbi Richard Goetz, owners of Jo-El’s. There Just a Job” Award: Loni Lindsay Hillels of the Florida Suncoast Jo-El’s into a theater, navigating Birnholz will also be a raised platform, Maril Jacobs Todah Rabah Appreciation Award: Arnie Ross around shelves chock full of kosher Bob Jacobson Memorial Award sound system, special lighting and Awards: Morris Behar, Michael TJFS Sofia Maisler Leadership food items and wine, a butcher for Excellence: Liam Brien a piano to accommodate a trio of Bloom, Vanessa Cohn, David Award: Seth Dugan cantors who will perform famous shop and deli counter. Some tables, Hope Cohen Barnett Young Goodman, Ellis Norsoph, Lauren Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Broadway songs. chairs and hot dog carts will defi- Leadership Award: Luy Teitelroit Prager, Susie Rice, Jack Ross, Foundation Distinguished Trustee The event will include a wine nitely have to be moved, Sharon Charles Adler Young Leadership David Scher, Ella Shenhav, Kim Award: Les Barnett tasting and hors d’oeuvres. said. The store, at 2619 23rd Ave. Award: Jason Kislak Stebbings, Allison Stinson and Weinberg Village Volunteer Ser- The Jewish Federation of Pinel- N. in St. Petersburg, is tucked away Leonore Kessler Women’s Divi- Vicky Tullman vice Award: Samantha Cully las and Pasco Counties is assist- in a district where warehouses are common, but the local Jewish com- munity, as well as non-Jews, have been coming to the place for years to get their kosher fix, and yes, even a pastrami on rye. The idea for the Theater in the Rye was conceived one day when Cantor Riselle Bain, formerly of TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa and now spiritual leader at FOR PURCHASE AT WWW.BRYANGLAZERFAMILYJCC.COM/SENIORMOMENTS Temple Israel of Highlands County, stopped by Jo-Els, as she often does, for chopped liver. Bain chatted about her Tops from Flops original production that she put on earlier in the summer in Sarasota. TICKETS “Sharon said, ‘Can we do that here?’” Bain recalled. “They de- AS LOW cided to make it the first Theater in the Rye production and I am very AS $18! excited about it.” While Sharon says her dad, Joel, came up with the name Theater in the Rye, she takes credit for the concept of “doing fun things” at Jo-Els “as a way of giving back to the community.” She hopes this is just the begin- ning of events Jo-El’s will host. “They will not all necessarily be theater. We have a musical group in- terested in performing, and we would like to do food tastings, wine tastings, poetry readings. We are looking to be more part of the community,” she said. “Entertainment and food and alcohol and community. You can’t ask for anything more.” During the Tops from Flops show, Bain will narrate and join Cantor Jonathan Schultz of Congregation B’nai Israel in St. Petersburg and Cantor Marci Vitkus of Venice in singing Broadway songs. The tunes are by famous compos- ers such as Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Lorenzo Hart, Harold Arlen, Written by Linda Kaufman. Generously sponsored by Dr. Dean Faulk. Cole Porter and George M. Cohan – all but the latter two Jewish. Sunday, October 7, 2018 | 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM “This is music that everybody Bryan Glazer Family JCC knows and loves, but many do not know they were in some of Broad- $18 General Seating (advance purchase) | $20 General Seating (at the door) way’s biggest financial or critical $25 VIP Table Seating flops,” Bain said. The narration will include information on the Senior Moments is a poignant and hilarious view of aging in all its many facets. Growing shows, who was in them and the older is filled with new realities and challenges that can be humorous at times, but difficult reviews they got, she added. at others. An “ageless” musical comedy being produced by the Tampa JCCs, Tickets are $20 and can be pur- Senior Moments explores maturing in a series of vignettes. chased at Jo-El’s or online at www. jewishpinellas.org. Complimen- For more information, contact Brandy Gold tary refreshments will be served to all ticket holders. For more at 813.769.4725 or [email protected]. 522 North Howard Avenue | Tampa, FL 33606 information, contact Sharon Goetz at (727) 321-3847.

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Standard Class Postage Permit: TAMPA PI #3763 SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 3 Genesis Prize funds groups looking to Anton Legal Group close Israel’s stubborn gender gap Since 1985 By SAM SOKOL said that while superficially things a writ of divorce known as a get. JTA news service appear to have become better for Women are also prohibited from – Hundreds of wom- , a closer look serving on rabbinical courts, creat- Marital/Family Law • Civil Litigation en, representing dozens of orga- reveals persistent inequalities. ing a power imbalance. Stock Broker Disputes nizations, sat in the auditorium in Hadass Ben Eliyahu said gender Genesis awarded grants to a this city’s Yitzhak Rabin Center inequality has persisted at similar number of groups working in the 813-443-5249 S. David Anton, Esq. listening to speaker after speaker levels since the early 2000s, when haredi sector, including Kemach www.AntonLegalGroup.com • 2503 West Swann Ave., Suite 112, Tampa stand and deliver paeans to femi- her center launched its Gender In- (Movilot) and Mati, which sup- nism. In response, the women dex measuring 74 indicators in 12 port haredi (and in the case of clapped raucously. areas of Israeli life. Meti, Arab) women in the work- Their enthusiasm was under- The center aims to fill in gaps in place; We Power, offering advo- From My Family to Yours standable. Representing some 37 gender research, such as compar- cacy training for underprivileged organizations dedicated to the ad- ing women’s salaries with men’s Orthodox and Arab women; and MAY YOU BE SEALED vancement of women, they were over time. Without such data, Ben Women and Their Bodies, which IN THE celebrating their shares of a $1 Eliyahu said, there was a lack of educates Arab and Orthodox Book of Life million grant from the Genesis context in women’s studies re- women on sexuality, reproduc- Prize Foundation and the Kahn search and a subsequent lack of re- tive health and reproductive Foundation. liable hard data for use by activists rights. Chosen by the Genesis Prize’s and policymakers. “We have tremendous civil 2018 laureate, actress Natalie “It’s important because if you rights and women are achieving Portman, the theme of “advanc- just see the situation of women, top positions, but individually ing women’s equality” is shining you will see great improvements there are areas where a woman a spotlight on the gains here in over the years,” she told JTA. does not have control over her women’s empowerment as well as However, despite advances, life,” said Shoshanna Keats Jas- the challenges still facing women women have yet to catch up with koll, co-founder of Chochmat in all sectors. men – and in the case of the sal- Nashim, an organization that The announcement of the grant- ary gap have actually fallen behind “combats extremism and the eras- ees on Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, over the past two years. ing of women in Orthodox Jewish acknowledged both sides of the While the rate of women earn- society.” (It was not a grantee.) issue. ing university degrees has in- “You have a situation where a In a recorded message, U.S. Su- creased dramatically (“women are woman can be a Supreme Court preme Court Justice Ruth Bader now more educated than men in justice but can’t get a divorce. It’s Ginsburg, who recently received a Israel,” Ben Eliyahu said), this has a big dichotomy.” lifetime achievement award from not translated into greater equality However, she said, while it is CARLYN NEUMAN the Genesis Prize Foundation, in the workplace. happening slowly, change is oc- Licensed Real Estate Broker said she was “pleased and proud “Look at the Cabinet,” she said, curring. While women cannot Licensed Florida Attorney of contributions that will be made referring to the government’s cir- sit on religious courts, they have 813.508.2715 to organizations that are doing cle of ministers. “There will never started appearing on the commit- great things to improve the lives be more than four or five women tees that appoint rabbinical judges www.360RealtyTampa.com 324 N. DaleCARLYN Mabry Highway,Tampa, NEUMAN FL 33609 Equal Housing Opportunity of women and girls, and particu- ministers.” and to appear in religious courts as larly of bringing together commu- Other indicators have been more advocates. nities – Arab Israelis, Jews, Bed- positive. “It’s a big change, but it’s not ouins – all Israeli women. I think According to a 2015 Treasury enough yet,” Keats Jaskoll said. women can contribute a great deal report, Israeli women have entered Overall, Ben Eliyahu cautioned to achieving, some day, a lasting the workforce at a faster rate than that the situation is too complicat- peace.” their counterparts in the Organi- ed to be measured by one or even The organizations chosen fo- zation for Economic Cooperation several yardsticks. cused variously on Jewish women; and Development. At the same “There are different kinds of the Arab, and Druze sec- time, the average monthly salary indicators that can show improve- tors; and the LGBT community. for an Israeli woman was 7,666 ment, but the overall picture is Portman, citing her political dif- shekels ($2,100) versus 11,219 very stable and that is the [index’s] ferences with Israeli Prime Min- ($3,100) for men. Some 62,880 strongest finding,” she said. ister Benjamin Netanyahu, chose women were in senior managerial “People think that everything not to attend a ceremony earlier positions versus 100,835 men, ac- is much better now and we don’t this year awarding the Genesis cording to the Gender Index, and need all these feminists, but when Prize, a partnership between the men were five times more likely we look at the hard data it’s not Israeli government and private than women to be CEOs. true. The gap persists and remains sector that honors individuals for This is something that another stable.” their commitment to Jewish val- of the grantees is trying to change. ues, heritage and Israel. Jasmine trains women to serve as Following the Portman deci- members of corporate, public and sion, Genesis said it remained NGO boards. Only 21-23 percent committed to donating the $1 mil- of members of corporate boards lion in prize money to the cause in Israel are women, according she had chosen. The foundation to Smadar Tzalalichin-Sabo, who received 220 applications from volunteers at the organization. Israeli NGOs; another $2 million “Only 4 percent of small busi- will be given away in the United nesses are owned by women,” she States in a matching program of- said, “and in the Arab sector it’s fered by philanthropist Morris even smaller.” Kahn. While women have yet to reach The Israeli grantees ranged from full equality in the Cabinet, when Ajeec Nisped, which guides Arab it comes to national politics as a high school graduates toward uni- whole, “you can definitely see an versity and the workforce, to Katef improvement,” said Chen Fried- Le Katef, a support program for berg of the Israel Democracy In- single mothers, to She Codes, the stitute. Female representation in Organization for Gender Equality the Knesset has increased dramati- in Tech. cally, from 12 woman legislators “Grants announced today cover in the late 1980s to more than 30 all geographies, all social strata, today. and all ethnic and religious groups “It’s not 50 percent yet, but it’s a in Israel, including Jews, Arabs, nice improvement,” she said, add- Christians, Druze and Bedouin,” ing that while the haredi Orthodox Sana Britavsky, deputy CEO of parties still ban females from their the Genesis Prize Foundation, said electoral lists, many other parties in a statement. “This is a systemic, are now or have been headed by across-the-board effort to support women. the women’s movement in Israel One of the most discussed exam- over the next two years.” ples of gender inequality in Israel The director of one of the grant- is the Chief Rabbinate’s control ees, the Van Leer Jerusalem Insti- over marriage and divorce issues. tute’s Center for the Advancement Women are unable to unilaterally of Women in the Public Sphere, divorce their husbands and require PAGE 4 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018

Congregations Shabbat and Yom Tov Candle Cong. Kol Ami Pizza in the Sukkah: A fun music pro- Lighting Times gram and services will be held on Wednesday, Sept 18 • 7:13 pm The case for the ‘High Holy Days’ Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m., followed by kosher pizza, salad and dessert in the Sukkah at 7 p.m. The Sept 21 • 7:10 pm For Jews, this is a very sacred season By RABBI CARLA FREEDMAN cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 4-12. Congregation Beth Israel of Sun City Center of the year, which was publicly rein- Those 3 and under eat free. The maximum fam- Sept 23 • 7:08 pm forced by the decision of Hank Green- I recently talked with a woman who ily price is $25. Contact the Kol Ami office to Sept 24 • 8:00 pm berg in 1934, not to play professional RSVP at (813) 962-6338 by Sept. 20. has just started a new job. She notified baseball on Yom Kippur, though he Sept 28 • 7:02 pm her supervisor that she would need Sukkah social: Live music by Some As- had played on Rosh HaShanah. Even sembly Required will be provided as the social time off in order to attend services for more famous was Sandy Koufax’s Sept 30 • 6:59 pm Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Since committee welcomes folks to the Kol Ami Suk- decision not to play on Yom Kippur in kah Social on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8:30 p.m. All she works part-time, it should be possi- Oct 1 • 7:52 pm the World Series in 1965. And since are welcome in the Sukkah for drinks and des- ble to work around these two important Greenberg and Koufax, lots of Jewish serts under the stars. occasions on the Jewish religious cal- baseball players have had to wrestle Youth Sukkah party: All kids in third Jews, intermarried couples and singles and will endar. Her supervisor told her that the with this issue, with varying decisions through fifth grade are invited to a Boneem Suk- be taught by Rabbis Joel Simon and Nathan company policy and consequences. What these very kah party at the synagogue on Sunday, Sept. 23 Farb. It is required for anyone who is planning specifically says public men did was to raise awareness from 12:45-2:45 p.m. There will be games, art to convert. Call clergy assistant Ming Brewer to that employees amongst non-Jews that we Jews take and food. The cost is $10. RSVP to Rachel at register at (813) 876-2377, ext. 202. “must be avail- these occasions seriously, and their [email protected]. by Friday, Sept. 16. A taste of Hebrew: Hebrew for Adult able to work on choices made it possible for more and Arcade outing: The Kadima group invites Beginners, taught by Cantor Deborrah Can- all holidays,” more Jews to take the same stand. all middle schoolers to an outing at Dave & nizzaro, will be offered on most Wednesdays and that she The High Holy Days are a time of Busters, 10209 Estuary Lakes Drive, Tampa on from Oct. 10 through March 20 from 6-7 p.m. would therefore reckoning. Whether you believe what Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $20 This 20-lesson course is designed for English- be expected the traditional liturgy says about God per person and includes lunch. RSVP to Rachel speaking adults who are primarily interested in to work those deciding, in this 10-day period, the fate at [email protected] by Sept. 21. learning how to read Hebrew prayers and bless- ings. It is a refresher course for adults who know days. of us all for the coming year, or you Knitting time: The Sisterhood Needle some Hebrew and is appropriate for those with no When I think believe that we make those decisions Workers hold weekly knitting sessions on Tues- of “holidays,” I think of occasions like days from 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the boardroom. The Hebrew skills. The course textbook is available ourselves by the way we live our lives for purchase for $13. This class is a prerequisite Thanksgiving and July 4th. I think of in every moment, it is still a time to knitters make fabric quilt wall hangings and knit- ting and crocheting squares to make quilts that for an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Call Sherry Stein, beaches and swimming pools, family take stock of the choices we have made are donated to charity. A special Sunday session director of membership and programing, at (813- gatherings and easy days of lounging in 5778, and the goals we set for 5779. will be held on Sept. 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. For 876-2377, ext. 212) to enroll. around, doing very little. Rosh HaShanah has a celebratory When I think of Rosh Hashanah and more information, call the Kol Ami office. The Sukkot celebration: This celebration will tone, for the most part. Yom Kippur, group will not meet on Sept. 18 and 25. take place on the west lawn at Armature Works, Yom Kippur, I think of the sanctuary with its repeated confessions of sin, dressed in white, long services with a 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, on Sunday, Sept. 23 at is somber and urgent. Taken seri- 3 p.m. Come for a Sukkah build, Sukkot enter- very serious tone, and deep reflection Cong. Beth Am ously, these Yamim Nora-im, Days Family game night: tainment and a Dutch-treat picnic (the Armature on the year just concluded and the one Bring your favorite of Awe, are hard work. No time for Works Food Court is open until 9 p.m.) Bring just beginning. So for many years, I board game or learn a new one at Family Game lazing about, waiting for the fireworks Night on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 6:30-9 p.m. family and guests. RSVP online www.zedek.org/ have insisted that we characterize these display. All ages welcome; bring a nosh or BYOB if you RSVP or call the Temple Office (813) 876-2377. occasions, including the 10 days be- Words have meaning, and meaning are so inclined. The evening will also include a Sukkot Lunch & Learn: Celebrate the tween them as the “High Holy Days,” conveys values. Therefore, I encourage Havdalah service to celebrate the end of Shabbat first day of Sukkot on Monday, Sept. 24 from not the “high holidays.” Compared to you to identify the Days of Awe as “the and the beginning of the new week. This event 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Rabbi Joel Simon for the way our Western culture ushers in High Holy Days,” and to communicate is free. For more information, contact Victoria lunch and a special Sukkot study session in the a new year, the Jewish new year is no the significance of this season to those Cain at [email protected]. Schaarai Zedek Sukkah. Wave the lulav and savor holiday. who might not understand that. Doing Talmud Study: Learn the ins and outs of the the Etrog and fulfill a mitzvah by eating in the It is, of course, true that in places so will also serve as a reminder to you, ancient Jewish legal system during a study of the Sukkah. RSVP online www.zedek.org/RSVP or like New York State (where I worked that we are entering a numinous period, Tractate Sanhedrin on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 call the temple. for 23 years before coming to Florida) when the sense of the Divine Presence a.m. Drop-ins and “just want to try it out’s” are Campfire service: Celebrate Shabbat un- the public schools are closed for Rosh among us is at its strongest. always welcome. For more information, contact der the stars at a Sukkot Shabbat campfire service HaShanah and Yom Kippur, so the non- I wish you a year of health, peace [email protected]. on Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The service will Jewish teachers and students do indeed and joy. be followed by a Sukkot oneg featuring home- have a school holiday. But the whole Cong. Schaarai Zedek made s’mores. policy was based upon the notion that Rabbinically Speaking is published Introduction to Judaism: A 10-part Simchat Torah: Celebrate the time when Jewish teachers and students would as a public service by the Jewish Press Introduction (or re-introduction) to Judaism lec- the congregation finishes reading the Torah and be otherwise engaged on those days, in cooperation with the Tampa Rab- ture series on the nature of Judaism, God, Torah, begins it all over again on Sunday, Sept. 30 from and should not be penalized for their binical Association which assigns the worship, life cycle observances, and holidays will 10:15-11:15 a.m. This is the time to unroll the religious observances. column on a rotating basis. be offered on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Torah and march and sing praises to thank God Oct. 3 through Dec. 19. This is for Jews, non- • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE Religious Directory HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33624 • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski, executive director • Telephone: (813) Monthly gathering – see website for more information • Telephone: 813- Reform 963-2317 • Website: www.chabadoftampabay.com 968-7850; email: [email protected]. • Website: www.Orahavah.org • BETH ISRAEL/ JEWISH CONGREGATION OF SUN CITY CENTER — 1115 E. CHABAD of BRANDON / JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER — 1578 Bloomingdale Affiliated with Aleph. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center • Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5203, Sun Ave., Valrico, 33596 • Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin • Services: Saturday, CITRUS COUNTY City Center, 33571 • Rabbi Carla Freedman • Shabbat Services: Friday 10 a.m. • Call for location, Telephone: (813) 571-8100 • Website: Conservative 7:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturday 10 a.m., Torah Study: noon • Telephone: chabadbrandon.org. Congregation BETH SHOLOM — 102 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills • Mailing (813) 634-2590 • Web address: www.jcscc.org. • Affiliated with Union CHABAD CHAI of SOUTH TAMPA — 2511 W. Swann Ave. #201, Tampa, address: Beverly Hills Jewish Center, P. O. Box 640024, Beverly Hills, for Reform Judaism FL 33606 • Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski • Services: 1st and 3rd Saturday FL 34464-0024 • Shabbat services: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Congregation BETH AM — 2030 W. Fletcher Ave, Tampa 33612 • Rabbi of month, 10 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 922-1723 • Website: www. Telephone (352) 746-6258 • Website: www.bethsholomcitrus.org Jason Rosenberg • Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Cantorial Leader • Shabbat ChabadSouthTampa.com th nd th Services: 1st, 3rd and 5 Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; 2 and 4 Fridays, 6:30 p.m., BAIS MENACHEM CHABAD PASCO COUNTY rd — 1319 North B. St., Tampa, 33606 • Rabbi potluck dinner to follow; Saturdays, 9 a.m. • Torah study 3 Saturday, 10 Levi Rivkin • Shabbat dinner, 8 p.m. • Shacharit service: Mon. & Thurs., Orthodox a.m. • Telephone (813) 968-8511 • Website: www.bethamtampa.org. • 8:15 a.m., Weinberg Village. Mincha service: Mon.—Thurs., 7 p.m., • CHABAD JEWISH CENTRE at WIREGRASS — 2124 Ashley Oaks Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism Telephone: (813) 375-9799, (813) 504-4432 • Website: www. bmchabad. Circle, Wesley Chapel, 33544 • Rabbi Mendy Yarmush • Services: Congregation BETH SHALOM — 706 Bryan Road, Brandon, 33511 • Rabbi com Saturday, 10:30 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 642-3244 • Website: www. Bryan Mann • Cantor Moshe Friedler (visiting) • Shabbat Service: Friday 7 Congregation BAIS TEFILLAH — 14908 Pennington Road, Tampa, 33624 ChabadatWiregrass.com. p.m., • Telephone: (813) 681-6547 • Website: http://bethshalom-brandon. • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski • Shabbat Services: Friday, 8 p.m. , Saturday org. • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism Unaffiliated 10 a.m. • Sunday Shachrit, 9 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 963-2317 • Website: Congregation BETH CHAVARIM – Shabbat services: third Friday at a mem- Congregation SCHAARAI ZEDEK — 3303 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 33609 www. chabadoftampaybay.com ber’s home. Telephone: (813) 957-1269 • Email familyfriendlytemple@ • Rabbi Joel Simon, Rabbi Nathan Farb • Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro YOUNG ISRAEL of TAMPA - 13207 N. 52nd St., Tampa, 33617 • Rabbi Uriel yahoo.com • Services: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Torah study, 9 a.m. • Telephone: Rivkin • Services: Monday - Friday 7 a.m., Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 (813) 876-2377 • Website: www.zedek.org. • Affiliated with Union for a.m. • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. • Evening services every night at sunset • (813) NORTH PINELLAS COUNTY Reform Judaism 832-3018 • Website: www. youngisraeloftampa.org Reform MERKOS CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Temple AHAVAT SHALOM — 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, 34683 • Conservative — 613 S. Melville Ave. Tampa, 33606 • Director: Rabbi Lazer Rivkin • Telepone: (813) 966-8770 Rabbi Gary Klein • Cantorial soloist, Allison Rosoff • Services: First Congregation KOL AMI — 3919 Moran Road, Tampa 33618 • Rabbi • Website: www.ChabadOfCentralFlorida.com Friday: 6:00 p.m., All other Fridays: 7:30 p.m., call for Saturday service Howard Siegel • Cantor Beth Schlossberg • Services: Friday 6:30 p.m. time • Telephone: (727) 785-8811 • Website: www. ahavatshalom.org. • (Family Service first Friday of the month); Saturday 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, Campus Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism 9:15 a.m.; Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m. • Torah study every Saturday, CHABAD HOUSE JEWISH STUDENT CENTER at USF — 13287 Arbor Point 8:30 - 9:25 a.m. • Telephone: (813) 962-6338 • website: www. kolami. org. Circle unit 102, Tampa, 33617, Mailing address: USF Marshall CTR. Box • Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. POLK COUNTY 310, Tampa, 33620. • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Shabbat Services and meal: Reform Congregation MEKOR SHALOM — 14005A N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. • Housing Available • Telephone: (813) Temple BETH SHALOM 33618 • Hazzan Jodi Sered-Lever, Spiritual Leader • Services: Friday 6:30 504-4432 • Website: www.chabadhouseusf.org • Email: bmchabad@ — 1029 Bradbury Road, • P.O.B. 313 Winter p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Telephone: (813) 963-1818 • Website: www. gmail.com Haven, 33882-0313 • Rabbi Garson Herzfeld • Shabbat evening services: mekorshalom.org. • Unaffiliated (usually 2nd and 4th Shabbat of the month at 7:30 p.m.) Torah study- CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER at UT – 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Box P., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. • Telephone: (863) 292-0722. • Website: www. Congregation RODEPH SHOLOM — 2713 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 33629 Tampa 33606 • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Telephone: (813) 504-4432 • Website: templebethshalompolk.org. • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism • Rabbi Josh Hearshen • Cantor Andres Kornworcel • Services: Friday. www.chabadut.org Conservative 6 p.m.; Saturday service, 9:30 a.m.; Mon. – Fri. 7:15 a.m., Sunday, 9:15 HILLELS OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST— 13101 Sycamore Drive, Tampa, Temple EMANUEL — 600 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, 33803 • a.m. • Telephone: (813) 837-1911 • Website: www.rsholom.org. • Affiliated 33620 • Rabbi Ed Rosenthal • Shabbat Services: (during academic with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Rabbi David Goldstein • Shabbat Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 year) Friday 6:30 p.m. • Telephone: (813) 899-2788 • Website: www. a.m. Telephone: (863) 682-8616. • Website: TempleEmanuelLakeland. Orthodox suncoasthillels.org. com. • Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. BAIS (TEMPLE) DAVID CHABAD — 2001 W. Swann Ave., Tampa 33606 USF CHABAD on CAMPUS — 4506 Sweetwater Lake Drive, Tampa, 33620 • Rabbi Lazer Rivkin • Shabbat Services and meal: Friday 7:30 p.m., • Rabbi Pinny Backman • Website: www.USFChabad.com • Telephone: Orthodox Saturday 9:45 a.m., 7:30 p.m. • Telephone: (813) 966-8770 • Website: (813) 978-8723 CHABAD JEWISH CENTER — 2270 Griffin Road, Lakeland, 33810 • Rabbi www.chabadofcentralflorida.com. • Email: [email protected] Jewish Renewal Moshe Lazaros • Shabbat Services: Saturday 10 a.m. • Telephone: (863) 937-5565 • Website: www.chabadlakeland.org. CHABAD LUBAVITCH of TAMPA BAY — 14908 Peninngton Road, Tampa Congregation OR AHAVAH — Rabbi Debrah Shenefelt, spiritual leader • SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 5 Sweden to create its first Holocaust museum New Israeli demographics released ahead of New Year (JTA) – Sweden has plans to build its Dagen news website reported. (JNS) – Since last Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s percent) described themselves as healthy or very first Holocaust museum with a focus on A center on Wallenberg, who saved population has grown by 162,000 people, to 8.907 healthy. from the Scandina- tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews million citizens, according to data published by Israel’s fertility rate of 3.11 children per vian country and a center devoted to the from the Nazis during the Holocaust, is the Central Bureau of Statistics. woman is the highest of all the Organization diplomat Raoul Wallenberg. Announc- expected to attract international visitors. In the Jewish year 5778, the Jewish population for Economic Cooperation and Development ing the decision to create the museum, The museum will focus on surviving numbered 6.625 million people (74.4 percent countries. Israelis had 175,000 babies and there Swedish Minister of Social Affairs and Swedes and collect items, interviews of the population) and 1.864 million Arabs were 43,000 deaths in the last year, with 25,000 Sports Minister Annika Strandhall said and documents about their experiences. (20.9 percent). Among the Jewish population, people making . on Twitter that the news “feels more Many of these objects are now scat- 10.2 percent classified themselves as ultra- There were 52,809 marriages in Israel in 5778 important than ever.” tered at museums, archives and private Orthodox, 11.5 percent as religious, 12.3 percent and 14,819 divorces. The museum is likely to be built in homes. as traditional characterized by religious practice, The most popular names for girls were: Tamar, Malmo, a city of approximately 350,000 In Malmo, first- and second- genera- 21.4 percent as traditional, with 44.3 percent Avigail, Miriam, Sarah, Adele, Yael, Noa, Shira, where dozens of anti-Semitic incidents tion immigrants from the Middle East defining themselves as secular. Noya and Lia. The popular names for boys were: are recorded annually. It is tentatively make up one-third of the population. Almost 90 percent of Israelis expressed Mohammad, Yosef, Ariel, Omer, Adam, David, slated to be ready to open in 2020, the Several hundred Jews live there. satisfaction with their lives and most Israelis (84 Daniel, Lavi, Eitan and Ori.

Blvd., Sun City Center. Tickets are Congregations $15 and will be available at the • CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE North Campus Community Center for giving us the Torah. RSVP on- Practical kabbalah: Enrich kiosk, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd., line www.zedek.org/RSVP or call the soul and mind with a touch of from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 17, 21, the temple. kabbalah. Learn practical spiritual- 26, 28 and Oct. 3 and 5. TorahFest: Immediately fol- ity for everyday life. Classes are For more information, call Ilene lowing Simchat Torah service on held on Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7 p.m. Unruch at (973) 876-3531 or Mar- Sunday, Sept. 30, TorahFest runs lene Hollander at (813) 331-3888. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fall Chabad at UT festival celebration includes a ham- Sukkot fair: The community Cong. Beth Shalom burger/hot dog lunch at no charge. is invited to a free Sukkot Fair on Brandon The afternoon will also feature face Thursday, Sept. 27 from noon to Candidate forum: Local painting, balloon art and carnival 2 p.m. in the Sukkah on the Uni- political candidates will make games for all ages. RSVP online versity of Tampa campus, located short presentations about them- www.zedek.org/RSVP or call the in the Vaughn courtyard, 401 W. selves and their platforms at the temple. Kennedy Blvd. There will be synagogue on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Yizkor: Remember deceased music, pizza, other refreshments 2 p.m. during a program put on by loved ones by attending the tradi- and games for all. The event is the Lifelong Learning Committee. tional Sukkot Yizkor Service on sponsored by the Chabad Jewish There will also be a representative Monday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Student Union at UT in partnership of the League of Women Voters on Dinner for active adults: with NJOP, a national program that hand to explain the constitutional Active adults in the congregation promotes Jewish engagement. For amendments on the ballot. are invited to share a dinner on more information, contact Rabbi Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8:30 Levi Rivkin at (813) 405-5542 or p.m. at Bahama Breeze, 3045 N. [email protected] or Emily Temple Emanuel Rocky Point Dr. E, Tampa. Schaa- Azoalos at (561) 451-5896 or Em- Lakeland rai Zedek will provide appetizers [email protected]. Sukkot: The temple will have and pay for your first drink. Other erev Sukkot services on Sunday, orders are Dutch-treat. RSVP at Cong. Mekor Shalom Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. and on Monday, www.zedek.org/RSVP or call the Religious school: The first Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. there will be temple at (813) 876-2377. day of religious school will start on a complimentary breakfast with the Sunday, Sept. 23 at 9:15 a.m. rabbi, followed by services at 10 a.m. “I love what I do and you’ll love the results.” Cong. Rodeph Sholom On Friday, Sept. 28 there will Sukkot services: Sukkot Cong. Beth Israel be a Shabbat dinner at 6:15 p.m., Jill Neuman services will be held on Monday, Sun City Center followed by Sukkot services at 7 Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Sukkot service: The temple p.m. Cost for the dinner if $12 for RealtoR Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. will hold its Sukkot service on adults and $6 for children under 813.503.0707 Sukkot dinner: Shabbat ser- Monday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. 12, with a maximum family cost vices will be held Friday, Sept. 28 at Simchat Torah: The temple of $36. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 21 [email protected] 6 p.m. with third grade consecration will hold Shemini Atzeret, Simchat at (863) 682-8616 or pay online and sixth grade Siddur ceremony. Torah, Yizkor on Monday, Oct. 1 at at https://templeemanuellakeland. jillneuman.com This will be followed by a Sukkot 7:30 p.m. For guest tickets, contact com/events/sukkot/. WishingWishing youyou dinner. To register for the dinner, go Janet Corin at (401) 524-0847 or Shemini Atzeret: Services aa happy,happy, healthyhealthy to www.rsholom.org. The cost for Sandy Zains at (330) 509-0123. including Yizkor will be held on NewNew Year!Year! dinner is $18 for those 14 and older Beatles bash: The temple Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. and $10 for those ages 4-13. invites the public to a Beatlemaniax Simchat Torah: The temple Shemini Atzeret: Services concert on Sunday Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. will hold Simchat Torah services on will be held Monday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 at the South Campus Commu- Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m., followed a.m. with a kiddush lunch and learn. nity Center, 1910 S. Pebble Beach by an ice cream social. 1208 e. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 231, tampa, Fl 33602 Simchat Torah: A com- munity celebration/Simchat Torah program will be held on Monday, Oct 1 at 5:30 p.m. with a congrega- tional dinner at 6:15 p.m. and erev Simchat Torah service at 7 p.m. Services also will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Adult education: Rabbi Josh Hearshen will teach Torah study on Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Talmud study on Thursdays at noon. to recognize those who have dedicated their time, talents At 7 p.m. on Thursdays he teaches Saveand lives to the The Jewish community. Date All honorees will be a class titled “Embracing Judaism.” inducted into the Weinberg Village Jewish Senior Hall of Cong. Or Ahavah Sukkot party: The congre- Fame at our 8 Over 80 Awards Reception. gation will hold a Sukkot party on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the home of a congregant. Bring a side dairy, veggie or fish dish to share. Harry & Jeanette For information on the location of the party and to RSVP, email Barry at [email protected]. Sunday, November 18, 2018 • 1 to 3 pm Cong. Bais Menacham Congregation Schaarai Zedek Chabad 3303 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609 Torah class: Join a weekly Torah class on Wednesdays at 7:30 Proceeds raised through the publication of the “Mazel Tov” recognition p.m. at the University of Tampa. book will be directed to the Weinberg Village Facility Enhancement The class explores contemporary Fund and the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Endowment Fund. On the Maureen & Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Campus issues through a Torah perspective. If you would like to honor the recipients in the “Mazel Tov” recognition A wholly owned subsidiary of Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation, Inc. For more information, contact 813.969.1818 | Fax 813.265.2901 Rabbi Levi Rivkin at (813) 504- book and/or need additional information, please contact Dan Sultan at 813.969.1818 or [email protected]. Assisted Living Facility - License No. 08679 4432 or email bmchabad@gmail. com. PAGE 6 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 Teens and screen time subject of film, discussion Raising children in the age of the internet Physician and filmmaker Delaney Rus- and smart phones can be a challenge, and ton decided to make Screenagers when she many parents struggle to understand the ef- found herself constantly struggling with her fects of this technology and how to set limits two kids about the issue. As a director, Rus- on screen time. ton turned the camera on her own family and To better understand the issues involved, others – revealing stories of conflicts over the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties and the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County will present the movie, Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age. Congregation Beth Shalom’s Rabbi Danielle Upbin, a mother of four, will lead a discus- sion following the movie. The free program will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the mid-Pinellas location of Em- path Health’s Gathering Place, 5771 Roos- evelt Blvd., Clearwater, beginning at 3 p.m. Middle school and high school students From the film, “Screenagers: Growing up in Digital and their parents are urged to attend. Attend- World.” ees will enjoy a complimentary pizza dinner. social media, video games, academics and Screenagers has been screened more than internet addiction. The stories include Han- 6,000 times to two million people in more nah, a 14-year old victim of social media bul- than 50 countries around the world. Last year, lying who tried to hide her social media use the movie was shown at the Hillel Academy from her mom, and Andrew, whose love of in Tampa. video games, turned into an addiction taking It is the first feature documentary to explore him from earning straight As to flunking out the impact of screen technology on kids and of college. offer families proven solutions that work to Registration for the Oct. 14 program is get teens to cutback on their screen time. required. For more information, or to register Some of the movie’s surprising – or may for this event, contact Maxine Kaufman, be not so surprising – statistics show that kids Federation’s director of arts, culture, and spend on average 6.5 hours a day on screens education, at [email protected]. not including classroom or homework and For more information about the movie boys spend on average the equivalent of 1.5 and educational programming, go to www. days on video games every week. screenagersmovie.com. Save dates for Festival of Jewish Books & Conversations Tampa’s 13th Festival of Jewish Books & ics of interest,” said Gold. “Come out, enjoy Conversations, hosted by the Tampa JCCs, and support our Jewish community, while will begin Thursday, Nov. 1 and will run learning, listening, engaging in stimulating through Sunday, Nov. 18, during the National conversations while having lots of fun.” Jewish Book Month. All programs are open to the entire com- More than a dozen authors will be featured, munity. Reservations are encouraged (re- many acclaimed award winners. quired for a restaurant luncheon event) and Featured topics include never-before-told can be made with your ticket purchases at stories of a mysterious Coney Island doctor jewishtampa.com/books, beginning Oct. 1 or who saved thousands of babies, another doc- at the door. Tickets range in price from $5 to tor who was one of our youngest and most $25. All events, excluding the Skype program, visionary Founding Fathers, an Italian cycling will conclude with a book signing by the fea- legend and of a mom who helped save the Lou- tured author. vre and its treasures from the Nazis. Festival The Tampa JCC on the Cohn Campus will novels offer tales of a mystic’s death predic- feature a festival bookstore throughout the tions and a humorous look at a family wedding. two weeks where guests could purchase the Events will take place at the JCC on the Cohn featured books. Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Additional festival authors will be presented Tampa, the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. January through May, 2019, through the popu- Howard, Tampa and other locations around lar Sip & Skype programs plus a bookstore the community. author appearance is scheduled in April. The featured books are chosen each year by The Gemunder Family Foundation is the the Jewish Book Festival Committee, led by Jewish Books & Conversations presenting Debbie Doliner and Barbara Manners. sponsor. Tampa JCCs Arts and Culture Director For more information about the authors, Brandy Gold emphasizes that participants in books, festival events, or sponsorships, contact festival events do not need to be book lovers Brandy Gold at brandy.gold@jewishtampa. or avid readers. com or (813) 769-4725. “Most attendees have not read the book More details and the schedule for the fes- prior to attending. Our festival is all about tival will be included in the next issue of the offering conversations about compelling top- Jewish Press.

ratives, some Jewish kids will be converted. What’s unacceptable is that Ben Sales either Letter to the Editor ignored or concealed the reason behind the protests. The headline should have simply The Jewish Press welcomes Letters to the Editor. Let- ters are published on a space available basis with the read: “IfNotNow Targets Birthright Tours.” Jewish Press reserving the right to edit or reject letters I believe we’re raising a generation of for clarity, brevity, legalities or taste. Letters must be anti-intellectuals. A common observation signed and bear the writer’s address and telephone after reviewing INN news stories is there’s number (which will not be published). The writer’s not a single constructive solution they offer; name will be withheld on request. it’s strictly protest-only. When they refused an invitation to meet with the ADL after pro- JTA writer avoids the real story testing at their headquarters, INN leadership claimed enough talk, time for action. A critic of The primary mission of the Jewish protest INN called their behavior “infantile.” I would group IfNotNow (INN) is to end the West add “convenient.” Bank occupation. Some like me would argue One look at their website and it’s clear why the group is radical, but their actions would re- this group is impossible to nail down. How quire another article to explain. JTA writer Ben can one argue the merits if there are no specif- Sales described the protest of Birthright tours ics? How convenient to offer popular slogans in the Jewish Press Aug. 10 issue. The story without describing how to achieve them. One reported how tour participants spontaneously compliment I can give is I appreciate their his- argued with tour guides explaining Israeli tory of peaceful protest. But I also hope they policy in the West Bank and then left the tours acknowledge it’s morally wrong to accept a in protest. The truth is this was an organized free trip to Israel and then insult the people who campaign by INN that was openly promoted on donated it. Two factual statements: 1. Israel their website all summer. INN targeted Birth- is one of our greatest allies and an amazing right participants and invited them to attend country. 2. The reasons and solutions to the workshops to encourage protest. Birthright occupation are difficult and complex. Let’s donors were demonized as rich, right-wing ex- be open, honest, and teach that message to tremists attempting to conceal evil motives. Of our youth. course, without a solid understanding of Israeli Noah Jacobson history, and the onslaught of anti-Israel nar- Tampa SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 7

like. It is a powerful way of understanding FILM and emotionally connecting to history,” add- • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE ed Moving Picture Company (MPC) official “We believe this new technology will en- Tim Dillon, another of the film’s producers. hance Holocaust learning in a world where Capturing Gutter’s testimony on-site and fewer and fewer survivors still live to share ensuring it was incorporated into the film their authentic experiences,” said Elizabeth was itself a feat of innovation. Thousands of Gelman, executive director of the Florida photos were stitched together by an expert Holocaust Museum. Calling the immer- sive experience of The Last Goodbye “a game changer for Holocaust • Large Private Apartments • Personalized Support education,” Gelman said, “Our goal is to connect • Life Enriching Programs • Respite Stays Available one person to one person, bringing the focus away from incomprehensible SUMMER SPECIAL! numbers and to the ac- $2,500 Community Entrance Fee Waived tual people who were af- fected.” AND First screened at the $500 OFF Monthly Rental for 1st 6 Months 2017 Tribeca Film Festi- OFFER EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 val, the movie is exhib- ited within an installation Call 727.302.3800 to schedule a tour created by David Korins, and ask about a free 2 night trial! the renowned designer Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter’s visit to the Majdanek death camp of Broadway hits Hamil- in Poland is the subject of the Virtual Reality film, “The Last Goodbye.” ton and Dear Evan Han- Gutter was 10 when he was taken to the camp. sen. The Last Goodbye has achieved critical at MPC to create three-dimensional images acclaim and received numerous prestigious of the interiors to scale. Gutter’s video tes- awards, including two Webby Awards and timony, taken in the same spaces, was then the Creative Arts Award, VR - Documentary incorporated into the film, providing a vivid Jury Prize at the 2018 Lumiere Awards. environment in which he recounts his heart- “Every generation needs to bear witness breaking story of suffering, loss and surviv- to these atrocities, but our tools for learning al. It stands as a testament to the strength of and preservation change. We felt that the human heart and the enduring power of producing the first Holocaust survivor hope and perseverance. testimony in room-scale VR would engage The Last Goodbye virtual reality film ex- audiences in understanding the nature of perience is included with the cost of admis- the Nazi concentration camp system where sion to the Florida Holocaust Museum. It is the SS authorities could murder targeted available to one person at a time, with only groups,” said USC Shoah Foundation Finci- two time slots offered every hour. Tickets Viterbi Executive Director Stephen Smith, will be distributed on a first-come, first- who is also one of the film’s producers. served basis. The public may contact the Through the use of VR technology, “We museum after Thursday, Sept. 13 at (727) 240 59th Street North, St. Petersburg FL 33710 can give viewers the opportunity to explore 820-0100, ext. 226, to schedule a viewing. the space side by side with Pinchas in order The museum is located at 55 Fifth St. S., www.MenorahManor.org to truly understand what this experience was St. Petersburg. AL#10306

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(L-R) Susan Edgerly, Ellyne Myers, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Luise Organizations Burman, David Burman (past Speaking president, national committee Hadassah out of Hadassah Associates), and Save the date: The Tampa Ameet Abby Blackburn. Hadassah Ameet Hadassah Chapter is planning a gala dinner Chapter met recently with Castor to lobby her for support of the Never dance called “Catskills Revisited – A Night to Again Education Act which would Remember” for Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Bryan require school districts to include Glazer Family JCC. The evening will include lessons on the Holocaust in their special guests, a silent auction of goods and Social Studies curricula. The group services, gourmet dining, a Catskills-style also voiced support for a medical show, music, dancing and more. Sponsor- research act. ships are available. Proceeds from the event will be earmarked for breast cancer research 4465 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa on Wednesday, the tour on Thursday, Oct. 4. There will be Cohn campus. at Hadassah’s Jerusalem hospitals. For more Oct. 10. Happy hour begins at 7 p.m. and an optional lunch at Café Paninoteca, 519 Canasta: Meet in the senior lounge at information, contact event co-chairs: Mi- trivia is at 8 p.m. This is a free event. N. Franklin St., at 12:30 p.m. and the tour the Cohn campus every Friday from 3-4:30 chele Norris (813) 352-8765, michelen.ha- Bagel lovers unite: Enjoy your Sun- at 2 p.m. Tour cost is $5 for guests and $10 p.m. for friendly games of canasta. [email protected] or Anita Greenberg at day morning with a bagel brunch spread on for members. Register at either JCC campus Movie matinee: Enjoy a classic movie (813) 254-3454 at [email protected]. Sunday, Oct. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. This for this tour. and popcorn on the first non-holiday Wednes- #Gather family event is at Ballast Point Men’s Club: This group will meet on day of the month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the Genealogical Society Park, 5300 Interbay Blvd., Tampa, which has Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Cohn campus. There is no charge to attend. Enhancing the family tree: The playground facilities for the kids. Cost is $5 Glazer JCC for card games, ping-pong, bil- The Oct. 3 film will beMusic Man. Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay for members and $8 for guests. There will be liards and occasional outings. Do the Dali: Sign up for a docent-led will host guest speakers Jo Anne Spatz De bagels, lox, cream cheese, coffee and juice. Scrabble: Enjoy open play Scrabble on tour of the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Vargas and Marty Lazar of Vu Documen- #Gather offers a mix of social and inter- Sundays from 1-4 p.m. at the Glazer JCC. All on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at noon. The tour taries on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. as they active activities for those in their 20s, 30s levels are welcome. Cost is free for members includes a lunch at Café Gala. The cost discuss “How Video Can Enhance a Family and 40s of all faiths and backgrounds. For and $10 for guests. excluding lunch is $19 and registration is Tree.” Those attending will learn about per- more information or to RSVP for #Gather Bridge lessons: Bridge lessons for required. The special exhibit of “Visions sonal documentaries with videos that help events, visit: www.bryanglazerfamilyjcc. players at all levels will continue on Fridays of Dali’s Spain” by photographer Clyde you share your family story.The meeting will com/gather or www.jcccohncampus.com/ through Oct. 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Butcher will be on display. be at Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Commu- programs/young-adults or contact Lisa Rob- Glazer JCC. Cost is $50 for JCC members nity Services; 14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater. bins at [email protected] or and $60 for non-members for the six-session Job-Links A pre-session social with refreshments and (813) 769-4723. series. Pro-rating cost options are available. Monday Morning Links: Free ses- library access begins at 1:30 p.m. Everyone Online life journal: Learn how to sions of Monday Morning Links are offered welcome. For more information, call Bruce Active Adults create an online journal of your memories, at the Jack Roth Center for Career Develop- Hadburg at (727) 796-7981 All programs listed are either at the Mau- insights, photos, videos, special moments ment at TampaBay-Job-Links, 4100 W. Ken- reen & Douglas Cohn Jewish Community and share it with your loved ones. No techni- nedy Blvd., Suite 206, Tampa from 9:30 - 11 Young Adults Campus, 13009 Community Campus Drive, cal knowledge is required. Volunteers will be a.m. On Sept. 17, the topic is “12 Keys to a Break-the-Fast dinner: The 20s+30s or at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. on hand to help you out. The next workshop Productive Career Transition.” On Sept. 24, group at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Howard Ave. To RSVP or for more informa- is on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 4-5:30 p.m. the topic will be “Self Care: Strategies to Tampa invites others in that age group to tion on programs at either center, contact at the Glazer JCC. Replenish, Recharge, & Reboot.” On Oct. 1, a Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast at Metro Pnina Levermore at (813) 291-2253 or Broadway music: Take in a lecture on the topic will be “Demystifying Behavioral Diner, 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa on [email protected]. All Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1-2 p.m. by Erin Interviewing.” Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers registrations should be completed before Horan of the Florida Orchestra on some of Job-search aids: Success workshops are free but participants pay for their own events begin. the most popular composers of Broadway to aid with job-search skills will be held dinner. RSVP by Sept. 17 at www.zedek. Silver night out: Seniors are invited musicals, including Richard Rodgers, Lerner on Thursday, Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4. On org/20s30s. You do not have to be a member to the Silver Night Out Dance on Thursday, & Lowe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon the topic of the temple to attend. For more information, Sept. 20 from 6 -10 p.m. at the Glazer JCC. lecture will be held at the Glazer JCC. is “Customize Your Résumé to Stand Out contact Lindsey Dewey at ldewey@zedek. The event will feature live music, a full din- Mah jongg: Folks can play at both JCCs. From the Crowd.” On Sept. 27 from 9:30 org or (813) 876-2377, ext. 221. ner, a photo booth, cash bar and red carpet. At the Glazer JCC, drop-in sessions are of- a.m. to 4 p.m. the topic is “Preparing for Bowling: Enjoy an afternoon of bowling The cost is $25 per person. fered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Your Interview” and on Oct. 4 from 9:30 at Pinarama, 5008 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Ghost tour: Tampa Theater at 711 N. from 1-3 p.m. This is free for all members. a.m. to 1 p.m. the topic is “Financial Fun- Tampa, with #Gather on Sunday, Sept. 23 Franklin St., Tampa, has a reputation as one All levels of players are welcome. At the damentals for Now and the Future.” The from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $5 for members and of the most haunted buildings in Tampa and Cohn campus, there is free open play ses- workshops are free for Job-Links program $10 for guests. is offering Ghost Tours to share stories of sions every Tuesday and Thursday from participants; $15 for guests. Reservations Trivia night: Test your trivia knowl- the spirited former employees and patrons 1:30-3:30 p.m. required. To RSVP, call (813) 344-0200, edge with Team #Gather at 81Bay Brewing. who still make their presence known. Take News talk: This discussion group, meet- email [email protected]. ing at both JCCs, is led by Pat Renfroe and Switching Gears: A four-part Switch- explores “hot button” issues of the day. Ses- ing Gears workshop series is taking place sions at the Glazer JCC are on Tuesdays from from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 7-8:30 p.m. The group at the Cohn campus, 3, 10, 17, and 24 at the Jack Roth Center meets the second and fourth Friday from for Career Development at TampaBay-Job- 10:30 a.m. to noon. Links. TBJL’s professional career coaches JetSetters: The Phyllis Borrell JetSet- will present interactive content to enhance ters social group for adults of all ages meets attendees’ job-search skills – whether they at the Cohn campus for an hourlong program are just beginning their career, returning followed by lunch. The next program will to the workforce after an absence, or con- take place on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. sidering a career change. Topics include to noon and is a Sukkot special event. The conducting self-assessments, developing a lunch is free for members, though a donation brand, enhancing interview skills, manag- of $5 is suggested. ing networking, strengthening résumés and nostalgia: Join Ruth Weston LinkedIn profiles, targeting companies, and her group of Yiddish enthusiasts at the and more. Participants can attend any or all Cohn Campus on Thursday, Sept. 27 from workshops. The fee to attend is $15 for in- 12:30-1:30 p.m. as they chat and reminisce. dividual sessions or $50 for all four. Dinner Chess lessons: Learn how to play is included. Seating is limited. To register chess on Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. at the call (813) 344-0200 or email [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 9 Monica Lewinsky cuts short Jerusalem interview after question about Clinton apology JERUSALEM (JTA) – Monica Lewinsky, an anti- Lewinsky also apologized to the audience “that this bullying advocate who gained fame for her affair with talk had to end this way.” while serving as a White House intern, She did not publicly discuss her relationship with cut short a live interview in Jerusalem after the first Clinton until 2014. In February, Lewinsky wrote question was about the former president. a personal essay for Vanity Fair on the 20th anni- Lewinsky, who will be the keynote speaker for the versary of the investigation into the affair, in which Congregation Schaarai Zedek Sisterhood’s annual she admitted that she suffers from post-traumatic Star Event in Tampa on Oct. 15, appeared at a confer- stress disorder over the fallout from the investiga- ence in the Israeli capital organized by the Israel Tele- tion and publicity, and that the #MeToo movement vision News Company, where she delivered a speech had changed her perspective on the affair and its af- and then sat on stage for a live interview with Israel termath. Channel 2 news anchor Yonit Levi. “I don’t think I would have felt so isolated if what Levi asked Lewinsky if she was still expecting a happened in 1998 happened in 2018,” she told her personal apology from Clinton over the inappropri- Jerusalem audience. “By and large I had been alone. ate relationship, for which Clinton was impeached, Publicly alone. Abandoned most by the main figure in Channel 2 reported. this crisis, who knew me well and intimately.” “I’m so sorry, I’m not going to be able to do this,” Lewinsky also told the audience that after the news Lewinsky said as she walked off stage following the broke of her affair with Clinton, “I was shunned from question, according to reports. almost every community which I belonged to, includ- Lewinsky said later in a tweet that she and Levi ing my religious community. That led to some very had discussed prior to the staged event what questions dark times for me.” were fair game and what were off limits. Clinton said in an interview in June with NBC’s “The exact question the interviewer asked first, she Today show correspondent Craig Melvin that he felt had put to me when we met the day prior. I said that his public apologies for the relationship were enough. was off limits,” Lewinsky said in the tweet. “When Lewinsky’s visit to Tampa next month is part of she asked me it on stage, with blatant disregard for the temple Sisterhood’s 17th annual Franci Goldman our agreement, it became clear to me that I had been Rudolph Star event at the Renaissance Hotel in Tam- misled. I left because it is more important than ever pa’s International Plaza.For more information on th for women to stand up for themselves and not allow at event, go to www.zedek.org/starevent or call the Support Our Advertisers! others to control their narrative.” temple at (813) 876-2377. They help make the Jewish Press possible. 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PAGE 10 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 EMT CORPS • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE an all-female version of Hatzalah with only strictly observant Orthodox members. In a statement, Eiselt explains that over four years of filming, she essentially operated as a one-woman crew. The film, which has had a limited theat- rical release around the country this sum- mer, will have its broadcast premiere as part of PBS’s documentary POV series. It will air locally on WEDU on Monday, Sept. Photo courtesy of Malka Films 17 at 10 p.m. (The program will be repeat- Rachel Freier shown in the film with her ed on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 1:30 a.m. and husband. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4 a.m.) But Freier’s leadership and inner strength The woman behind the female corps is help the members of what they call Ezras Rachel “Ruchie” Freier, a lawyer and Bor- Nashim (“helping women”) persevere. ough Park native. In the film when she in- “The worst thing you can tell me is that I troduces the viewer to her Brooklyn Hasid- can’t do something because I’m a woman, Photo by Julieta Cervantes Rachel Freier’s Ezras Nashim idea triggered backlash in her observant Jewish community. ic enclave, she acknowledges the commu- a religious woman,” she says. nity’s prevailing view of a woman’s role: Part of Freier’s fortitude manifests it- Who staffs that ambulance? Men? Do the thing right: Last year, Ezras Nashim won “The focus of a woman is being a mother. self in a my-way-or-the-highway manner. women EMTs accompany patients in the the New York Basic Life Support Agency of Any profession, or extra schooling, is dis- When she insists that only married women ambulance? the Year award, a high honor. couraged.” can join the team, some members object There are other questions. At one point Eiselt also must be doing something right. Nevertheless, Freier assembles a group – including an experienced EMT who re- Freier says she refuses to let the project fail Last year, the film was previewed at the To- of volunteers, albeit who are tentative at the cently became religious – and others re- because that might blemish her image and ronto Hot Docs Forum and pitch program start. sign. “There’s a whole host of issues that hurt her plans to run for a judgeship. Was and won the top prize of $54,000. And, not surprisingly, her plan sets up a come up in a marriage that will give you the ambulance fight just a way to build a po- She calls her film a story of “proud Ha- clash with the establishment Hatzalah and that level of maturity,” she says. litical base, to get her name out there? sidic women challenging the status quo of its supporters. Opponents threaten to boy- Though the film is gripping, the viewer In fact, in 2016 Freier was elected as a their own community and refusing to take cott the hospital that is training the women is never entirely sure how it all works. The judge in ’s 5th Civil Court no for an answer from the all-powerful pa- and the companies that sell them medical women on call respond from wherever they District, becoming what is believed to be triarchy.” supplies. They also post nasty comments are to the scene of the emergency. However, the first Hasidic women elected to public Regardless of your background – reli- on Twitter, such as “God have mercy if you it does not appear that Ezras Nashim owns office in the United States. gious or atheist, feminist or nonpolitical – wait for them to get their make-up and the its own ambulance. It contracts with a pri- Does it matter? 93Queen is a film that will get your juices right dress on.” vate company to provide patient transport. In the end, Freier must be doing some- boiling. Trump agreed Kushner should not serve in White House, Woodward’s book claims (JTA) – President Donald Trump capacity. Nepotism laws existed for last year agreed with a former aide a reason,” Woodward continued, that Jared Kushner should not serve paraphrasing Priebus. in the White House due to potential “The Mueller investigation was complications involving Kushner’s going deeply into Jared’s finances. business dealings, the new book by And it will jump to your finances journalist Bob Woodward claims. if it hasn’t already,” Priebus told According to a story in News- Trump, according to the book. week magazine, Fear: Trump in Trump would normally ignore or the White House says that Trump dismiss such attacks on Kushner, contemplated the liability posed to Woodward wrote. him by Kushner, his son-in-law and “This time he paused, slowed senior adviser, following reports down, and became reflective. He that Kushner’s business interests looked at his chief of staff,” the were being looked into by special book says. “The response was jar- counsel Robert Mueller. ring, so different.” Mueller is heading an investiga- “You’re right,” Trump is quoted tion of Russian interference in the as saying. 2016 U.S. presidential election and Priebus apparently continued any involvement by Trump and his to tell the president that Kushner campaign. should not hold an official posi- The Washington Post reported tion in the White House or have that Mueller had requested more an office. of Kushner’s business records and “But this suggestion would that Kushner had hired a top Wash- ricochet right back and get him in ington criminal defense lawyer. trouble with Jared, who wanted to Then-White House chief of stay,” Woodward writes. “Jared staff Reince Priebus “decided to remained a mission Priebus failed escalate, make a big play” of the to accomplish.” June 15, 2017, Washington Post The president did nothing to re- story headlined “Special Counsel move his son-in-law, who is an or- Is Investigating Jared Kushner’s thodox Jew. Just over a month later, Business Dealings,” according to it was Priebus whom Trump ousted, the book, which is scheduled for replacing him with John Kelly, who release next week. had been serving as secretary of the “Priebus could see the fires Department of Homeland Security. building around a string of troubled “The book means nothing,” investments Jared was involved Trump told reporters at the White in,” Woodward writes. “He told House on Wednesday, Sept. 5, Trump that Jared should not be when asked about a passage about in the White House in an official Syria. “It’s a work of fiction.”

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Things you probably don’t know about Yom Kippur THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM/SUNCOAST By MY JEWISH LEARNING STAFF Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atone- 15th Anniversary Events ment, starts at sundown on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Traditionally one of the most somber days on the Jewish calendar, it’s known for fasting and repentance – not to mention kill- Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images er caffeine withdrawal headaches. Itzhak Perlman —In the Fiddler’s House However, the holiday has some lesser- known associations as well. A Night of Klezmer 1. The word “scapegoat” originates in an an- Tickets on cient Yom Kippur ritual. sale NOW! Jews historically have been popular scapegoats – blamed for an array of ills not of their creation. But, and we’re not kid- ding, they really do deserve blame (or cred- it) for the term scapegoat. In Leviticus 16:8 Orthodox Jewish girl performing the (in the Torah portion Achrei Mot), the High kapparot ceremony prior to Yom Kippur in Priest is instructed on Yom Kippur to lay his Jerusalem in 2016. hands upon a goat while confessing the sins Sarah Chandler, an of the entire community – and then to throw ordained Kohenet the animal off a cliff. (Hebrew priestess) 2. Another animal ritual, swinging a chicken and animal rights activist, around one’s head, has sparked consider- suggests a twist able controversy, and not just from animal- on the kapparot rights activists. ceremony – In 2015, the kapparot ritual, in which a instead of grabbing “Quick-witted and humorous, chicken is symbolically invested with a per- the chicken Perlman’s charming demeanor facilitated son’s sins, then slaughtered and given to the and whipping it an evening of pure enjoyment for all.” needy, spurred two lawsuits in the United through the air, just States: one by traditional Jews claiming give it a hug. - Santa Barbara Independent their right to perform it was being abridged fast on Yom Kippur itself. However, eating by the government and another by animal- extra food – particularly in one last-minute rights activists. 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Yom Kippur once was a big matchmak- relentless Nazi bombardment of London ing day. that began in September 1940, the city’s The Talmud states that both Yom Kippur synagogues went on with their Yom Kip- and Tu b’Av (often described as the Jewish pur services. According to JTA, while air PMP Sarasota Winter Residency Valentine’s Day) were the most joyous days raid warnings “twice disturbed” the morn- of the year, when women would wear white ing services on Oct. 12, 1940, “most syna- gowns and dance in the vineyards chanting gogues carried on regardless” and a “large “Young man, lift up your eyes and see what proportion of the men attending services you choose for yourself. Do not set your wore uniforms of the various forces.” eyes on beauty, but set your eyes on a good family.” Given the aforementioned caffeine 8. Yom Kippur’s Kol Nidre services are the headaches and the difficulty of making a de- only night of the entire Jewish calendar cision on an empty stomach, we’re glad this when a tallit is worn for evening prayers. particular tradition is no more. According to the late Rabbi Louis Jacobs, the tallit is worn during Kol Nidre as “a to- 4. Food and drink are not the only things ken of special reverence for the holy day.” It Jews abstain from on Yom Kippur. is traditional to wear a tallit or a white gar- Other traditional no-nos on Yom Kippur ment for the entire holiday, with the color include bathing, wearing perfume or lotions white symbolizing both our spiritual purity and having sexual relations The less-than- and our removing ourselves from the vani- attractive aroma resulting from the first two ties of the material world. Many people ac- restrictions (not to mention the romantic re- tually wear a white robe called a kittel. strictions imposed by the third) may explain 9. A Virginia rabbi’s pro-civil rights move- DECEMBER 20, 2018 - JANUARY 5, 2019 why the day ceased to be an occasion for ment sermon on Yom Kippur in 1958 riled finding true love. Traditionalists also refrain Complete schedule online November 1 up local segregationists and sparked fears from wearing leather. So the good news is of an anti-Semitic backlash. that you can go to shul in comfy (non-leath- JTA reported that Virginia’s Defenders of er) sneakers or flips flops. State Sovereignty group demanded that lo- Celebration Concert 5. In Israel, Yom Kippur is the most bike- cal Jews “move quickly to refute and con- SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 • 5:00 PM friendly day of the year. demn” Rabbi Emmet Frank of Alexandria’s Although many Israelis are secular, and Temple Beth El for his sermon criticizing Sarasota Opera House there is no law on the books forbidding driv- the state’s “massive resistance” to school ing on Yom Kippur, virtually all the coun- desegregation and said that if he had intend- Tickets on sale October 1 try’s Jews avoid their cars on this day. With ed to destroy Christian-Jewish relations, “he only the occasional emergency vehicle on Sarasota Opera House Box Office 941-328-1300 could not have been more effective.” While Groups 10 or more ask for Perlman Groups the road, bikers of all ages can be seen ped- a “leading member” of the Reform temple aling, even on major highways. reportedly said a “considerable” number of 6. Eating a big meal before the holiday be- congregants worried Frank’s stand “might gins will make your fast harder rather than result in increased anti-Semitism,” others th easier. “sided with the rabbi, holding that he held Traditionally, the meal eaten before be- a spiritual and moral duty to speak out for ginning the fast is supposed to be large and social justice.” The congregation stood by festive, following the Talmudic dictum that Frank, and The Washington Post published it is a mitzvah (commandment) to eat on the an editorial calling him a “courageous cler- eve of Yom Kippur, just as it is a mitzvah to gyman.” View High Holy Day services on tv, online Anniversary Jewish Broadcasting Service will be • Erev Sukkot service on Sunday, Sept. 23 broadcasting live services from Central at 6 p.m. Synagogue in New York City during the • Sukkot service on Monday, Sept. 24 at High Holy Days which can be viewed local- 9:30 a.m. ly on various cable and streaming services. • Erev Simchat Torah service on Sunday, The schedule includes: Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. PMPSuncoast.org • 941-955-4942 • Kol Nidre on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. • Simchat Torah service on Monday, Oct. • Kol Nidre on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 8:30 1 at 9:30 a.m. p.m. For those with Spectrum cable the pro- • Yom Kippur family service on Wednes- gramming is on channel 166 SD and 1223 day. 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Shirley Borkowf. The family suggests memorials to SodaStream is behind this 20-foot Statue of Congregation Beth Am in Tampa. (Segal Funeral Obituaries Home, Beth David Chapel) NAOMI R. KATZ, 82, of Tampa, died Aug. 25. SALLY MACK WARNER, 74, of Tampa, died Liberty replica drowning in plastic bottles Born in New York, she moved to Tampa in 1974 Sept. 3. Originally from Boston, she was a longtime from Pennsylvania. She and her late husband resident of Tampa moving here from Philadelphia. Fred Katz owned the Travel Agency of Tampa, a She was vice pre,sident of her family’s business, travel and tour company. A member of numerous Self Service Shoe Stores, with locations throughout organizations, including the Town & Country Op- Florida where she worked for over 15 years along- timist Club of which she was past president, and side her brother and late father, Samuel Mack. She also taught mah jongg. Survivors include her sons had diverse interests ranging from playing bridge and daughters-in-law, Steven Katz, Andrew and This to needlepoint and being a political enthusiast. She Lisa Katz, and Jamie and Deanna Katz; daughter, SodaStream loved to travel and gamble, making cruises the per- Stacie Segal; nine grandchildren and six great- display was fect mode for her. Survivors include her daughter grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to set up in New and son-in-law Lindsey and Billy Steen; brother Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa. (Segal York City this and sister-in-law Warren and Brenda Mack; and Funeral Home, Beth David Chapel) month to raise two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials awareness of MARGOT ELAINE LEVIN, 52, died Aug. 25. to the Hillel Academy. (Segal Funeral Home, Beth the negative Born in Baltimore, MD, she moved to Tampa David Chapel) consequences as a child, graduating from Tampa Preparatory of one-use School. She attended Princeton University and OBiTuARies are published as a public service plastic bottles. the Wharton School of Business at the University at no charge in the Jewish Press of Pinellas of Pennslyvania. She had a successful career as County based on information supplied by the a management consultant, was active in her alum- family to the funeral home. However, the infor- nae associations and enjoyed and contributed to mation contained in the free obituary is at the the cultural life of New York City where she lived discretion of the Jewish Press. for many years. Survivors include her mother Dr. By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN JTA news service NEW YORK – Tourists and locals wan- dering around Flatiron Plaza in downtown were met with an unusual sight: a from these 20-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty stand- L’Shana Tovah ing in a steel cage filled with empty plastic bottles and metal cans. Businesses & Professionals On the other side of the eye-catching set-up, titled “Drowning Liberty,” were booths with people handing out glasses FRAN SCHWARTZ of seltzer. The installation, on display for Realtor ® three days last week, was organized by Cell: (813) 220-7171 SodaStream, an Israeli company that sells Ph: (813) 908-8500 at-home carbonation kits, together with the Fax: (813) 908-9840 Oceanic Society. [email protected] Its goal is to raise awareness of the nega- tive consequences of single-use plastic (and drum up business for the company while they’re at it). Passers-by were encouraged to sign SodaStream’s sustainability pledge, 14007 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. promising to eschew one-use bottles for Tampa, Florida 33618 reusable ones. The company claims that making soda at home in reusable bottles results in “less plastic manufactured, less plastic waste and less transport of bottled beverages.” “We have no choice,” SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum said in a statement. “We have to go reusable. Annual plastic produc- tion is skyrocketing and the U.S. is one of the biggest polluters in the world.” Among those who stopped by to sign the pledge was Adrian Grenier, an actor known for his role on the TV series Entourage. Passers-by who paused to take photos and have a drink of seltzer told JTA that the set-up resonated with them. Henry Ortega, 24, said that seeing Lady Liberty up to her waist in plastic bottles re- minded him of the importance of not littering. “As you know, the city of New York is dirty in the streets,” he said. “This can actually give us an open mind that we’ve got to wake up. It’s a wake-up call.” Azinat Axorova, a 28-year-old visitor from , said the statue made her think of what she had observed about Americans’ consumer habits. “Americans use a lot of things that they don’t need,” she said. “Consumption in this country is so vast that South Tampa there is so much waste that you don’t even think about it.” Piano Lessons Last month, PespiCo announced plans to Helen Foessett acquire SodaStream for $3.2 billion. Ages 6-Adults – All Levels Play Your Favorite Songs! CLASSIFIEDS ADS In-home lessons available 813-928-4158 The Jewish Press accepts only pre-paid classified [email protected] advertising. The paper accepts no responsibility for services and merchandise advertised, nor screens Successfully Teaching Music 25 Years! advertisers. All ads must be submitted in writing. Mail to PO Box 6970, Clearwater, FL 33758; fax (727) 530-3039 or e-mail: [email protected] Rates: $10 for 15 words, 10¢ each additional word.

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Jewish American soldier buried for 74 years after going missing (JTA) – A Jewish-American sol- Market Garden in the Netherlands, dier from World War II who was in a battle chronicled in the 1977 listed as missing 74 years ago has film A Bridge Too Far. finally been buried in California. Rosenkrantz’s dog tags, which Staff Sgt. David Rosenkrantz was were stamped with a “J” for Jewish, buried at the Riverside National had been returned to the family in Cemetery, where four of his broth- March 2012, according to a website Name of Business: Right at Home ers also are buried. In March, his in his memory maintained by his Locations: 1 in Tampa, serving Hillsborough County remains were recovered and identi- nephew Dr. Phillip Rosenkrantz. fied near the farm in the Netherlands According to the website, the dog Ownership: Lee Buderus where he was killed, the Los Ange- tags were found not long after the les Times reported. war by a farmer and turned over Q What product or services do you offer? More than 30 of his relatives, in- to the U.S. Army. They were then A Right at Home Tampa provides two levels of home care: Com- cluding nieces and nephews, great misplaced and found by the army in panion Care and Personal Care both of which allow our clients to nieces and great nephews, and their 2011 and released to the family stay in their home environment which they love. children, attended the funeral, ac- The soldier’s remains had been Photo from the cording to the Times. David Rosenkrantz memorial website recovered by Canadian soldiers Rosenkrantz became a home- and buried in an American military Q What inspires your work and what sets you apart Recovered dogtags returned to the from everyone else? town hero three months after being Rosenkrantz family in March 2012 grave in the southern part of the A Our inspiration comes out of the compassion in our hearts, shipped out to in 1943, when Netherlands. This was discovered when written down we call it “Right Care.” he and another paratrooper were mistakenly dropped by a Dutchman, Ben Overhand, who as a teenager be- into an Italian unit and all 200 of them surrendered to gan trying to find the remains of soldiers who helped the two American soldiers. liberate the Netherlands and saw the website dedicat- Q Why do customers select your business? He was killed at the age of 28 during Operation ed to Rosenkrantz. A Our clients choose Right at Home because they trust that we can do what we say we can do. ‘Iran fighting to survive,’ Trump says on Rosh Hashanah greeting call Q How did the business get started? (JTA) – The U.S. pullout from the nuclear deal with party in the deal, and other advocates said it was the A My wife started the business in 2004. She had experience as a Iran triggered a European desertion of that country that best way to block Iran’s path to developing a nuclear caregiver. In 2014 I took over the business. is threatening its regime’s survival, President Donald bomb. Trump said. When the United States pulled out, it exposed Euro- Q Tell us an interesting tidbit about your business. Trump spoke about the issue Thursday, Sept. 6, pean and other firms that do business with Iran to U.S. A One of our office staff members has two children who are ac- during a Rosh Hashanah phone call with rabbis and sanctions, forcing several of the firms to leave Iran. tively serving in the military. Jewish leaders. Taking part in the 20-minute call were These developments, compounded by low oil prices, his son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner; U.S. Am- sent the Iranian currency into a free-fall. The rial hit Q Do you have a personal or professional motto? bassador to Israel David Friedman; the attorney and a record low this week of around 150,000 against the A “We are the Right people doing the Right things the Right way law professor Alan Dershowitz; and former U.S. Sen. dollar, compared to about 3,500 rial for one dollar in for the Right reason.” Norm Coleman of Minnesota. September 2016. Trump did not invite questions from listeners, al- In the phone call Trump said he did not anticipate Q What is the nicest thing a customer has said to you though Coleman and Dershowitz both asked questions. the full scope of his actions on Iran. about your business/service? Last year, leaders of the Reconstructionist, Reform and “It turned out to have a much bigger impact than Conservative streams declined to organize the annual I thought. I did it primarily because of nuclear, but I A Its hard to say only one thing. Here are some testimonials we pre-Rosh Hashanah call in the wake of Trump’s com- knew it wouldn’t be great for their economy. I had no put on our website. ments surrounding the Charlottesville white suprema- idea how devastating it would be,” he said. “There is nothing else Right at Home could improve. They are cist rally. This year’s invitation list leaned heavily In 2016, Trump said, “It was a question of when will head-and-shoulders better than our previous company, from my toward Orthodox and hawkish pro-Israel groups, the they [Iran] take over the entire Middle East. And that experience.” ~ Letha A Forward reported. probably includes Israel, in the mind of a lot of people.” “Right at Home has met every need I have had. They are on “Now the Europeans are finally leaving. They’re Yet today, “they are now really looking to survive.” time, excellent, do everything I ask them to, and they do it well.” finally saying, ‘All right, look, this is just not work- He said the United States would be prepared to nego- ~ Betsy B ing.’ You know, they tried to play hardball for a little tiate a new agreement with Iran if the latter seeks talks. “Right at Home’s office is excellent. I appreciate that they all to while, but they’re now leaving and they’re doing the Trump also said that his former secretary of state, check up on me, and the people they send are perfect.” right thing,” Trump said about Iran. Rex Tillerson, “didn’t like terminating” the deal. ~ Jean M In June, the French automaker Peugeot-Citroen said “I played the game for a while; I wish I did it sooner,” “The office staff is very responsive to what needs to be done. Lisa it intended to leave the Iranian market for fear of U.S. the president said. “But I played that little game for a does a great job coordinating everything. Whatever we need or sanctions. Other European corporations that said they while, and then ultimately I decided I’m just doing it. don’t need, Lisa takes care of it.”. ~Ken G would leave Iran following the deal’s termination in And I did it.” May include the French energy firm Total; the Dan- In the talk, Trump and his interlocutors revisited ma- To reach Right at Home, call 813.514.4724 ish shipping giant Maersk; the German conglomerate jor policy changes vis-à-vis Israel since he took office, Siemens; and the Russian energy firm Lukoil. including moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem from American corporations including General Electric, Tel Aviv. The speakers thanked Trump for making the Honeywell and Boeing also announced that they were move. Trump said he encountered so much resistance leaving Iran following the U.S. pullout from the deal. from world leaders that he stopped taking their calls The Asian conglomerates Reliance, Mazda and Hyun- over the issue. dai suspended contracts with Iran. He also noted the U.S. announcement that it would Trump has said that Iran did not live up to the spirit pull out of the United Nations Human Rights Council of the deal it reached with the United States and six over its anti-Israel bias and the decision to permanently other powers under former president stop making contributions to UNRWA, the U.N. aid in 2015. It offered Iran sanctions relief in return for agency for Palestinians. its scaling back of parts of its nuclear program. Israel Trump reiterated his belief that moving the embassy and Saudi Arabia opposed the deal, arguing it was too to Jerusalem took the subject “off the table,” clearing soft and that its 10-year time limitation period meant a path to peace negotiations between Israel and the Iran could build nuclear weapons once it expires. But Palestinians. The Palestinian Authority has said it will Obama, leaders of the European Union, which was a not engage in such talks, saying the United States is not an honest broker. “I think it’s disrespectful when people don’t come to the table,” Trump said about the issue. Regarding Rosh Hashanah, Trump said: “I send my warmest wishes to the Jewish people in the United States and around the world as we approach the High Holy Days. 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www.JewishPressTampa.com Silver, Gold & Sapphire Necklace Correction The date of the closing reception for a photo exhibit Your 24/7 Source For: titled To Bear Witness, by USF student Avi Davidson, is Friday, Sept. 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the Centra Gallery in the Marshall Student Center. An incorrect date for Jewish Advertising National & www.shapirosgallery.com the reception was listed in the Aug. 24 edition of the Community News Information International News You can also shop online Jewish Press. SEPTEMBER 7 - 20, 2018 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 15 Hillel International launches MitzVote campaign By JOSEFIN DOLSTEN JTA news service (JTA) – Joshua Malina and Lisa Lisa Edelstein Edelstein are among the actors and and Joshua comedians starring in a campaign Malina star launched by Hillel International in the launch to encourage college students to video for Hillel vote. International’s Malina, known for his roles “MitzVote” on the TV series’ The West Wing, campaign. Scandal, and Edelstein, of House, portray parents congratulating Screenshot via YouTube their daughter, Hannah, on turning 18 and becoming a “MitzVote,” a Sept. 6, marks the launch of Hillel national. play on the bar and bat mitzvah International’s MitzVote campaign, The organization is partnering coming-of-age ceremony. which aims to register and engage with Hillel chapters across the The comic video also fea- 100,000 young voters on over 100 country, get-out-the-vote groups tures Israeli-American actress college campuses across the United and Jewish fraternities and orga- Odeya Rush, comedian Michael States. (www.mitz.vote) nizations as part of the campaign. Ian Black, Saturday Night Live The non-partisan campaign aims The video was produced by Mik alumnus Tim Meadows and to give “college students an oppor- Moore, one of the creators of “The Scott Rogowsky, who hosts the tunity to become engaged citizens Great Schlep,” a Jewish initiative Jewish National Fund invites you to a popular smartphone game show in the way that b’nai mitzvot rec- that promoted Barack Obama’s HQTrivia. ognizes young Jews as an adult in presidential run in 2008. The actors portray relatives and the Jewish community,” according Katz told JTA that Moore’s past Positively family friends of the teen, from to a statement. work did not affect the non-parti- Rush as a reluctant sister to Black “Long before American democ- san nature of the campaign. israel and Meadows as family friends racy was born, Jews have been cel- “We’re not endorsing any candi- who refer to her as “the second ebrating their b’nai mitzvot. This dates, we’re not pushing out a par- Musical favorite” child. In short clips, all campaign is creating a meaningful ticular agenda, other than voting is congratulate Hannah on being able coming-of-age experience for all a Jewish value, and we were excit- to vote. There’s even a “rabbi,” Americans who turn 18 and are ed to hire a great creative agency celebration who explains that she considers eligible to vote,” said Sheila Katz, that has a history of doing political th voting, the 614 mitzvot. vice president for student engage- campaigns and other types of cam- The video, released Thursday, ment and leadership at Hillel Inter- paigns,” she said. Sunday, October 7, 2018 4:00 pm Indie band Of joins Lana Del Rey, other Congregation Schaarai Zedek acts in pulling out of music festival in Israel 3303 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL JERUSALEM (JTA) – The American indie pop man Roger Waters, who supports the BDS movement band Of Montreal from Athens, GA ,is the latest artist and contacted Del Rey directly to drop her partici- RSVP by October 5 to [email protected] or group to cancel its participation in the three-day pation, turned his public attention to American jazz Meteor Festival in Israel. saxophonist Kamasi Washington, despite contacting Positively Israel is an inspiring educational “After exhausting all of the different possible ways Washington and his publicist privately last month. experience that will take you on a multi-media of justifying playing an Israeli party festival, while “Given that Lana Del Rey has now cancelled, you musical journey through the work of Jewish the political and military leaders of the country con- are the only notable standout. Please don’t play the tinue their murderous and brutal policies against the Meteor Festival in Tel Aviv. To do so would be a National Fund. Featuring the sights and sounds of Palestinian people, we came to the realization that betrayal of everyone who ever stood up for civil or Israel, the concert will lift your spirits and give you there is no actual appropriate move other than to can- human rights anywhere,” Waters wrote in a post on insight into modern-day Israel. cel the show,” the band said in a statement. Facebook. The band’s decision comes days after headliner Among the other artists that have canceled are the More Information Lana Del Rey canceled her participation, saying it South African duo Black Motion, American DJ Vol- Robin Dermer, Planned Giving Director, Florida, was because she was unable to arrange a second per- vox, British DJ Leon Vynehall, Turkish singer Selda, [email protected], 561.447.9733 formance for her Palestinian fans. Nazareth electronic duo Zenobia and Australian DJ A day after Del Rey canceled, the American elec- Mall Grab. tronic musician Shlohmo also announced on Twitter Several other artists who were asked to perform that he would not perform. He had decided initially cited BDS in declining the invitation, according to jnf.org that he would perform and donate his earnings to the reports. 800.JNF.0099 people of Gaza. On its website, the festival organizers issued a Support Our Advertisers! In all, out of the more than 125 announced acts statement responding to the BDS protest, saying it is They help make the Jewish Press possible. about 18 artists and groups have pulled out of the “100 percent politics free,” receiving no money from Meteor Festival in recent weeks, after coming under the government or any political entity. pressure from the Boycott, Divestment and Sanc- “No one will make us hate, that includes the BDS, They help make the Jewish Press possible. tions movement against Israel. which insanely politicized our event. no one,” the Support Our Advertisers! Following Del Rey’s cancellation, Pink Floyd front- statement reads. “Music heals, politics kills. [ ] Support Our Advertisers! They help make the Jewish Press possible.

Mac Miller Jewish rapper Mac Support Our Advertisers! Miller dead at 26 They help make the Jewish Press possible. (JTA) – Rapper Mac Miller was found dead of an apparent drug They help make the overdose on Friday, Sept. 7. TMZ Support Jewish Press reported. Our Advertisers! possible. Miller, 26, was born to a Christian father and Jewish mother in Pitts- burgh. He has talked about having a bar mitzvah and celebrating Jewish holidays growing up. He also has a Star of David tattoo on his hand. In his song “S.D.S,” he de- scribes himself as a “Jewish Bud- dhist tryna consume the views of Christianity.” Miller struggled with substance abuse for years, including during a high-profile relationship with pop star Ariana Grande. He was found by police at his home in California’s San Fernando Valley, and pronounced dead at the scene. He was about to start a con- cert tour next month.

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OUR MISSION To support and enrich the continuity of Jewish life and values in our community, in Israel and worldwide. By any and every objective FIBA company to hire local staff Jewish Community Relations indicator, the 2017-2018 and set up its U.S. headquarters Council (JCRC) continued to OUR VISION program and fiscal year was in Tampa. FIBA also started to work with other organizations The Tampa Jewish Community incredibly exciting and our generate revenue from one of its in efforts to combat the ‘Boycott, Centers and Federation is the organization made many very other original companies. Divestment and Sanctions’ heart of a vibrant, harmonious significant strides forward in campaign against Israel. The and connected community that several key areas. The primary The BGFJCC may have captured JCRC, in partnership with the embraces everyone. reason for the excitement this a lot of attention, but so many Tampa Rabbinical Association, past year was that in addition to other important initiatives that also played a role in working We strive to be a unifying force all of the important activities on strive to serve and strengthen with the Hillsborough County for Jewish activity in Tampa. the beautiful and dynamic our community were part of School Board to ensure the Maureen and Douglas Cohn our organization’s story this past Jewish community continues We provide a warm, welcoming Jewish Community Center year, including the following: to have an effective relationship atmosphere for community Campus, the spectacular Bryan • Ongoing beautification of with the board. gatherings and activities. Glazer Family JCC (BGFJCC) the vibrant Cohn Campus. • Weinberg Village continued was open for its first full year and The facility continues to draw to provide a superb living We reach out to encompass all this truly extraordinary facility 1,000 people per day and the experience for its residents and Jewish constituencies and are served our community in a plan is to continue to enhance the facility remains financially the first stop for newcomers. variety of transformational ways. this flourishing campus on a self-sufficient, with a near continual basis. We’re currently capacity census. We actively support and build The BGFJCC finished the considering some exciting • Our most visible young our connection with Israel and program year (June 30th) with expansion plans. adult program, our Jewish world Jewry. close to 5,500 individual members. • The financial support we Leadership Training Institute Also, the event center at the offered to our local beneficiary graduated another crop of We fund current needs for our BGFJCC hosted approximately agencies and to a variety of incredibly talented young leaders community and the world and, 215 JCC, community and projects in Israel continued to this past year and it’s clear that through endowments, provide corporate events and did more make a meaningful difference in our community will be in very for the future. than $2 million of business this the lives of many people. good hands as the future unfolds. past year. The BGFJCC continues • The Tampa Orlando Pinellas We provide a work environment to be very busy every day with a (TOP) Jewish Foundation has This is just a small sampling of that recognizes and rewards vast array of educational, established a leadership role the things going on at the Tampa excellence in staff and volunteers. recreational, fitness, aquatic, within Jewish foundations. JCCs and Federation and we arts and cultural programs for We believe the foundation’s encourage everyone to get people of all ages. ‘anti-terror’ investment policy involved with our organization is unique among Jewish and our community in as many The BGFJCC is also the home foundations across the country ways as possible. We also want OUR VALUES AND for the Tampa JCCs and and it has positioned TOP for to thank the approximately 400 Federation’s most innovative significant growth in the years dedicated volunteers, 275 staff GUIDING PRINCIPLES project, the Florida-Israel ahead. For the first time ever, members and the large number • Tzedakah and caring for Business Accelerator (FIBA). TOP has also expanded beyond of generous donors who continue Jewish causes FIBA continued to work closely the three-community region. to help make our organization with the eight fascinating • Among other activities, the and our community very robust. • Commitment to the survial Israeli companies from the of world Jewry previous year and also added eight Todah Rabah, • Love for Jewish Culture, very interesting new companies traditions and learning to its portfolio. One of the first • Communication that is eight companies, StemRad truthful and open attracted an almost $6 million investment from a group of Gary Gould Joseph Probasco • Respect for others local investors and was the first Chief Executive Officer President

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2017-18 Board Tampa JCCs & Federation of Directors The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation (TJCCF) is the umbrella organization that includes the Tampa Jewish Federation, the PRESIDENT JCC on the Cohn Campus, the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and several Joseph Probasco strategic, community-based committees. TJCCF is governed by a volunteer board of directors that oversees the operation of the entire VICE PRESIDENTS organization in concert with the professional management staff. Lynne Merriam The organization also owns the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Village Strength Steven Specter Assisted Living Residences, which operates as a separate Limited Liability in Numbers Herb Swarzman Corporation (LLC) and the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. We are a • Total Financial Resource binding force that unites Jews and non-Jews across Tampa Bay. Development for the year IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT came in at nearly $2.4 To learn more about the Tampa JCCs and Federation visit us online Rochelle Walk million, which allowed the at www.jewishtampa.com or contact Alissa Fischel at 813-769-4726. organization to maintain its TREASURER allocation distributions at Rochelle Walk the same level and provide Tampa Jewish Federation additional support to SECRETARY increasing supplemental Joyce Whitman Tawil As the major instrument of Jewish philanthropy and engagement in programs. the Tampa area, the Federation component of our organization is committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building DIRECTORS a vibrant Jewish future across Tampa, in Israel and around the world. • Thanks to the generosity of Lindsay August Our Annual Campaign was chaired this past year by Laureen Jaffe. nearly 1,400 donors to the Maureen Cohn annual campaign and Francine Dobkin Through the efforts of our Annual Campaign and the generous supplemental programs. Sharon Feen-Wallace support of our community and corporate partners, the Tampa Jewish Kip Goulder Federation is able to provide critical assistance to a significant number • In Women’s Philanthropy, over Rochelle Gross of agencies that apply for funding. $633,000 was raised from 576 Laureen Jaffe donors, and nine new Lions Ronald Pross During the 2017-18 allocations process, beneficiary agencies met with of Judah were welcomed. Sue Schoenbaum the allocations committee, chaired by Debbie Taub, to review each Melinda Sheer organization’s financial health, their critical needs and accomplishments • The Young Adult Division Aaron Silberman over the course of the last year. Each agency discussed their core programs raised over $43,000 and Ashley Simon and services and overall impact within the community, which helped to engaged singles, couples, Cindy Spahn further educate and enlighten the committee and representatives from and families with continued Leah Whitmill other agencies in attendance. high-quality programs.

Tampa Jewish Community Centers The 2017-2018 year was a year of shift for the Bryan Glazer Family in a 40+ league and recorded almost 120 participants this year. JCC; going from the place people come to see because it’s new, to Yoga & Brunch has become a staple at the JCC on the Cohn Campus the center people expect to go to for great programming, social for all members. and corporate events and fitness. This year also saw continued improvements to the JCC on the Cohn Campus, most notably the Our two JCCs had over 6,000 active members this past year. opening of the Judy Cohn Plaza and Jack Roth Garden which were commemorated with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Israel We want the community to know how grateful we are for the hard Independence Day celebration in April. work our staff dedicated to preparing our facilities as Hurricane Irma was looking like she was heading our way, and for quickly responding The Tampa JCCs continue to expand upon its extensive health and to get our doors re-opened for our members and preschool families. fitness offerings. Members range from infants and toddlers to Many members used our Centers to enjoy the basics in life – running active older adults who participate in a variety of wellness programming water, electricity and WiFi. We also opened quickly so those in need could daily. Group exercise at both locations continue to influence usage come and collect the generous donations of food and supplies collected by and community, with over 80 classes at the BGFJCC and almost 30 at the Tampa Jewish Federation and Tampa Jewish Family Services. the Cohn Campus. Adult basketball leagues have expanded, adding WWW.JEWISHTAMPA.COM WWW.JCCCOHNCAMPUS.COM WWW.BRYANGLAZERFAMILYJCC.COM TAMPA JCCs & FEDERATION FEDERATION HIGHLIGHTS ANNUAL REPORT • 2017-18

Beneficiary & Community Allocations 2017-18 Corporate Giving Partner Agencies During the 2017-18 year, over $356,000 was raised from • American Joint Distribution corporate partners by the Committee (JDC) Tampa Jewish Community • Birthright Israel Centers & Federation to support programs and activities. • Bryan Glazer Family JCC Corporate sponsorships • Ethiopian National completely or partially funded the Project (ENP) following programs: • Hebrew Immigrant Aid • Annual President’s Dinner Society (HIAS) • Campaign Kickoff Event • Cardozo/Montefiore • Hillel Academy of Tampa Bay Israel and Overseas: 25% Hillel Academy of Societies Event • Hillels of the Flo rida Suncoast Tampa: 11% • FIBA Innovation Fusion Bryan Glazer Family • Hillel Foundation Statewide • Golf Tournament JCC: 17% Other Jewish • Israel Independence • Israel Trauma C oalition (ITC) Organizations: 9% Day Celebration JCC on the Cohn • Jewish Book Festival • JCC on the Cohn Campus Campus: 17 % Hillels of the Florida • Maimonides Society Event • Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Suncoast/Statewide: 6% Tampa Jewish Family • PJ Library • Jewish Education Services: 14% PJ Library: 2% • Professional Community Loan Fund (JELF) Connection (PCC) Birthright: 1% • Tampa Jewish Family Services • Softball Tournament • Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival • World ORT • Women of Distinction Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is a nationwide day of giving conceptualized to kickoff off the charitable season and end-of-year (tax year) giving. The Tampa Jewish Federation participated in this movement to promote charitable giving and celebrate philanthropy by hosting a phone-a-thon event and day of crowdfunding that raised just over $100,000 for the Federation’s Annual Campaign. Local lay leaders volunteered to make thousands of calls requesting the community’s financial support to best serve the beneficiary agencies and partners of the Tampa JCCs and Federation.

Professional Societies Cardozo and Montefiore Societies The Cardozo Society is an honorary society for Jewish attorneys and other and financial leaders on “Ethical Behavior Through a Jewish Lens: legal professionals in the Tampa Bay area. The society hosts programs Contending with Economic, Social and Cultural Issues.” featuring industry leaders and speakers to address Jewish and legal concerns and provide educational, leadership, social and networking Maimonides Society opportunities for attorneys. The Maimonides Society of Tampa is a fellowship of physicians and dentists and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen the The Montefiore Society was newly created to augment the reach bonds between themselves, Israel and the broader Jewish community. of the existing professional societies to provide an opportunity for community members to develop new professional relationships Through this society, health care professionals are presented with within the financial industry; including accountants, stockbrokers, a unique opportunity to network with their peers, while making a bankers, financial planners and advisors, insurance brokers, meaningful impact in our local and global communities through investment consultants, wealth management advisors and others their involvement and financial contribution to the Tampa JCCs in financial services in the Tampa Bay area. and Federation.

The Cardozo and Montefiore Societies hosted a joint event this past This past year, the Maimonides Society event was chaired by year in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Dr. Stephen Kreitzer who honored Dr. Ron Pross with the Tampa Counties. The event was sponsored by The Bank of Tampa and held Maimonides Leadership Award for his extensive involvements within at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. the Jewish and medical communities. Dr. Charles Lockwood, Senior Vice President of USF and the Dean of USF Health Morsani College The Cardozo Leadership Award was presented to Barry Kanner of Medicine gave an insightful presentation on how the Water Street of Pinellas and Sam Linsky was the Tampa recipient for the Project in Channelside will revolutionize the medical field locally. Montefiore Leadership Award. Both were honored for their outstanding commitment to Federation and the legal and financial This event was generously sponsored by Valley National Bank. community respectively. The event, chaired by Bonnie Wise and Hal Hershkowitz, included a panel discussion featuring local legal

The objective of each society is to support the activities of the Federation, assisting to maximize Federation gifts to preserve and enhance Jewish life in Tampa, the U.S. and worldwide.

Membership is open to any legal professional (Cardozo), financial professional (Montefiore), or medical professional (Maimonides), who contributes a minimum gift of $1,000 to the Annual Campaign. Professionals age 35 and under must contribute a minimum of $360 to the Annual Campaign. Events sponsored by the societies are open to all community members and their guests.

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Community Leadership Awards Women’s Philanthropy The Community Leadership Awards recognized and honored those Lion of Judah who have and continue to dedicate their time, talents and efforts to The Lion of Judah Society is comprised of women who contribute advance the mission of our organization and the mission of other $5,000 or more to Federation’s Annual Campaign. The Lion of Judah local Jewish community agencies. Recipients embody the principles is a symbol of a Jewish woman’s strength, a symbol of her caring of tikkun olam and commitment to enriching the continuity of about the organized Jewish world and a symbol of her financial Jewish life locally and worldwide. commitment to repairing the world.

The 2017-2018 Award Recipients included: Bobbe Karpay Women of Distinction Leo Levinson Award for Leadership Excellence - Rochelle Walk The Bobbe Karpay (z”l) Women of Distinction Program bears Bobbe’s The Bob Jacobson Memorial Award for Excellence - Judy Balber name to honor and inspire women of the Tampa Jewish community to The Hope Cohen Barnett Young Leadership Award - Ashley Simon see the simple elements of the community and make life distinctively better. Each honoree exemplifies Jewish values and commitment to The Charles Adler Young Leadership Award - Kip Goulder their organizations and the Jewish community. Leonore Kessler Women’s Division Leadership Excellence Award - Betty Shalett Twenty women were honored this past year from Jewish organizations Steve Marx Innovation Award - The Hillel Academy MakerLab throughout Hillsborough County including: Deborah Barnes, Alice Rosenthal “It’s More Than Just a Job” Award - Pam Levenstone Lynn Chernin, Denise Freedman, Maxine Gourse, Andrea Holper, Maril Jacobs Todah Rabah Award - Detective Charlie George Sara Ingber, Stacy Leeds, Alicia LeVine, Rachel Levy, Ricki Lewis, Beth Morris, Andi Parker, Kristin Schmidt, Talia Shuman, In addition, community members were honored for their involvement Vikki Silverman, Sheila Slavkin, Joanne Sudman, Bonnie Wise, within various local Jewish agencies including: the Hillel Academy Jan Wuliger, and Sandra Zians. Outstanding Service Award to the Hatfield Family; the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast Appreciation Award recipient was Jim Annarelli; Following the presentation of awards, the evening featured a keynote Debbie Doliner was named the Tampa Jewish Family Services Sofia address by an inspirational speaker and author, Amy Silverstein who Maisler Leadership Award recipient; Dr. Abe Marcadis was the recipient told a beautiful story of how women rise up with the best, most giving of the Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation Distinguished of intentions, and care for others in times of need. Trustee Award and the Weinberg Village Volunteer Service Award was given to Jerome Messerman. Annual President’s Dinner The Annual President’s Dinner is our organization’s premier event Campaign Kickoff held to toast the vibrancy and success of our Jewish Federation. The Campaign Kickoff officially begins the Annual Campaign of Bringing together community and civic leaders, this event is the Tampa Jewish Federation to raise vital funds to support an evidence of our community’s shared commitment to tikkun olam abundance of dynamic programs and services. This past year’s event (making the world a better place). Sue Schoenbaum was the recipient was chaired by Laureen Jaffe, 2018 Campaign Chair. Renowned of our most prestigious honor, the Tikkun Olam Award. The Annual speaker and Rabbi, David Wolpe spoke on the topic of “What Judaism President’s Dinner has celebrated fifteen years of tradition bringing prominent and nationally recognized speakers to address our Has to Teach the World” at this year’s event on Thursday, November community on the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. 2nd at Congregation Schaarai Zedek. In addition to Wolpe’s presentation, the program included a community appeal and was followed by a The 15th Annual President’s Dinner was chaired by Carol Jaffe decorative dessert reception. and David Rosenbach and the evening’s guest speaker was Dr. Frank Luntz. Dr. Luntz is considered to be one of the most Professional Community honored communication professionals in America today and Connection (PCC) spoke on the most current of topics, “Combatting Anti-Semitism”. This year’s dinner was held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and Professional Community Connection is a quarterly program reached maximum capacity with just under 600 individuals in designed to foster the development of networks and relationships attendance and the event raised over $250,000 towards the between Jewish professionals and businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Federation’s annual campaign. PCC provides a platform for Jewish business people to make new connections with the hope that it will lead to increased business opportunities, increased business professional involvement within the Jewish community and the Jewish Federation and raise awareness and understanding of the Tampa Jewish Federation. Three networking events were hosted this past year, engaging hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries.

Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) The Jewish Community Relations Council, under the strong leadership of Jonathan Ellis, continued to work to create consensus and lead advoca- cy efforts in the organized Jewish community, ensuring that our voices are amplified and heard. We build bridges with other faith, interest and ethnic based groups that share our passion for social justice, forging relationships based on the issues our community cares about most. Over the last year we have continued to cultivate our relationship with the Muslim community and have expanded our outreach efforts with the Turkish and African American communities.

The JCRC, with the direction of the Jewish Council of Public Affairs (JCPA), Israel Action Network (IAN) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), is committed to monitoring and responding to anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activity within our local community. We provide financial support and guidance to the Hillels of the Florida Suncoast to effectively combat the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) on the USF Campus. By virtue of our allocation to Hillel, they are successfully mitigating a contentious climate through positive messaging on social media and through various social engagements with students of all faiths.

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Young Adult Engagement Initiatives This year, the Tampa JCCs & JCC. #Gather is open to young Training Institute, a leadership We introduced many young Federation introduced two adults ages 20s, 30s & 40s of all development program for adults to the Florida-Israel initiatives to provide young faiths and backgrounds. emerging leaders; a Birthright Business Accelerator through a adults an opportunity to get more Israel Beach Bash, bringing bi-monthly initiative, “Meeting connected to the community. In We also introduced IMPACT. together 18 years of Birthright of the Minds,” to facilitate con- the Fall, we rolled out #Gather, IMPACT is a community of participants from the Tampa nections between young pro- a mix of social, interactive and young adults who share a Bay area; Cocktails with IMPACT, fessionals and FIBA’s cohort of hands-on activities designed to commitment and passion for an exclusive get-together for entrepreneurs. More than 125 help young adults connect with tikkun olam (repairing the young adults to learn more young professionals have joined friends, meet new people and world) and building a strong about the Jewish Federation the initiative and have attended make authentic connections. Jewish community with the from passionate community these interactive discussions to We offered more than 20 Federation. IMPACT focuses on leaders; Newcomers Nosh, an meet, help open doors, mentor experiences throughout the leadership training, volunteer event to welcome newcomers to and support the Israeli entre- year, including a Wiffleball and mentorship opportunities, the Tampa area; and the annual preneurs who are working to tournament, an improv comedy and philanthropic projects. This Vodka Latke, with more than grow their businesses in the workshop, game night, art classes, year, IMPACT offered a wide 150 singles and couples gathering United States. a BBQ and a poolside happy variety of programming, on December 24th. hour at the Bryan Glazer Family including: the Jewish Leadership National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel Jewish Leadership Training Institute graduate Luy Teitelroit participated in the 2018 National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel with Jewish Federations of North America. Along with 70 other young adults from across the United States and Canada who are passionate about tikkun olam (repairing the world) and building Jewish community with other emerging young adult Federation leaders, Luy visited sites throughout Israel that have been directly impacted by the support and generosity of the Jewish Federations of North America, including the Tampa Jewish Federation. Luy’s first trip to Israel, which was subsidized by the Tampa Jewish Federation, made a deep and lasting impact on him personally.

When we asked Luy to tell us about his trip, he stated, “The NYL mission was instrumental in exposing me to the Federation’s work in Eretz Yisrael. While learning more about the programs first-hand left me with a sense of pride, it was being there and meeting the workers and beneficiaries that had the greatest impact on me. The memories created on this trip will last a life time.” Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) The Florida-Israel Business – adult professionals and serial Accelerator (FIBA) project entrepreneurs as mentors and continues to be one of the most potential investors, and seniors exciting and innovative initiatives for mentoring, investing and in the history of the Tampa other coaching services. In JCCs and Federation. Housed doing so, it is our hope that all within the Bryan Glazer Family of Tampa Bay will be exposed JCC, FIBA seeks to engage a to one of Israel’s most renowned broad spectrum of interest and commodities – disruptive and engagement from among both life changing technological For 2017-18 fiscal year, FIBA their first pilot or proof of concept the Jewish and non-Jewish innovations – and will be better received a $400,000 grant from here in the Tampa Bay area. communities. positioned to learn more about the State of Florida and a FIBA also held the second annual Israel and help combat the $100,000 grant from Innovation Fusion, featuring Specifically, FIBA is an innovative rising tide of anti-Semitism and Hillsborough County. FIBA keynote speakers from two business development and disinformation emerging within also secured additional revenue Israeli stand out companies, community engagement the BDS movement, as well from corporate sponsorships, Waze and Wix. FIBA had program, which operates as a as the many misconceptions individual donations, ticket sales approximately 500 attendees conduit for Israeli entrepreneurs regarding Israel so often put for FIBA-sponsored events, and register for this incredible to open a Tampa Bay based forward in the media and on sales revenue from FIBA event. At Innovation Fusion, (US) headquarter responsible college campuses. companies. In its second year, FIBA announced a partnership for sales, marketing, tech support, FIBA welcomed an additional with Florida Funders which will and customer service for their The final part of the mission is to eight Israeli companies to allow FIBA to utilize Florida products and/or innovations for potentially generate revenue for participate in the FIBA program Funders’ innovative crowdfunding the North American market. the Tampa JCCs and Federation and continued to work with a platform to share investment The program’s mission is three- to assist the organization in number of the companies from opportunities in FIBA companies fold: first, to foster economic achieving other goals. the first cohort in an effort to with the community at large. growth and stimulate innovation generate revenue and encourage within the expanding business During the 2016-17 program/ the companies to establish a For 2018-2019 fiscal year, ecosystem in Tampa Bay by fiscal year FIBA operated on a permanent physical presence in FIBA received a $750,000 attracting high-growth Israeli $1,000,000 grant from the State the Tampa Bay area. grant from the State of Florida tech ventures and facilitating of Florida and some private and a $100,000 grant from their launch and expansion. contributions. During its first During the past year, FIBA Hillsborough County. FIBA year, FIBA selected eight Israeli realized a number of successes. plans to sustain operations The second part of the mission companies to participate in the Among these successes, six of going forward by generating is to engage the entire spectrum first cohort of the FIBA program. the companies have either revenue from a number of of the Tampa Jewish community The JCCs and Federation created jobs in Florida or are different sources including a including high school and received equity in five of the actively recruiting talent in share of company-generated college-age students as interns companies and a percentage of Florida. Over half of FIBA revenue, corporate sponsorships, and budding entrepreneurs, sales revenue in all eight. companies have concluded or private donations, events and millennials – young professionals are in the process of closing other grants.

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We value all of our donors for their generosity and support. Our donors make it possible for us to deliver hope, dignity and comfort to millions of people i n Tampa, Israel and 70 countries around the world. Your generosity improves our world, one community, one family, one person at a time.

Donors to the Tampa Jewish Federation Annual Campaign Emerald King Deborah Roth Major Gifts Bobbe Karpay Lion of Judah David Society Arnie & Bev Tannenbaum $5,000 - $9,999 Endowment Fund Joel Karpay $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous Joyce Hartman Karpay Joshua Society Annette Bauman Douglas & Maureen Cohn Barry & Lili Kaufmann $10,000 - $17,999 Monroe & Suzette Berkman Glazer Family Foundation/ Jason & Kathryn Kislak Bryan & Shanna Glazer Mitch & Sylvia Bernatsky Jeffrey Berger & Susan Kessler Jaime & Jane Kratz Gary & Phyllis Gould Jarrod Bray & Jennifer Scher Nathaniel & Debbie Doliner Stephen & Laura Kreitzer Irwin & Phyllis Browarsky Ellis & Veronika Norsoph Emanuel & Rina Donchin Dennis & Ellen Laffer Carole Cherry Jeff & Sue Schoenbaum Gemunder Family Foundation/ Reggie LeBlanc & Richard & Francine Dobkin Jeffrey & Julie Seaman David & Beth Gemunder Sally Benjamin Jonathan & Isabel Ellis Marie Hyman Michael & Stacy Leeds Daniel & Rachel Feinman King David Society Michael & Janet Kass Edward Leibowitz Paul & Alissa Fischel $25,000 - $49,999 Blossom Leibowitz Jonathan & Karen Levy Steven & Deborah Gitomer Martin & Barbara Port Robert & Lena Lewenson Harold Grinspoon Foundation Bruce & Eileen Goldenberg Richard Rappaport David & Nancy Linsky Fred & Lynne Merriam Diane Goldfeder Mitchell & Susie Rice Merrill Marx David & Sara Scher Stuart & Jerilyn Goldsmith David & Ann Rosenbach Shari, Todd, Max & William Stamps Farish Fund/ John Hans Rosenberg Steven & Susan Haubenstock Richard & Cornelia Corbett Shirleyann Haveson Sam Mezrah Endowment Fund Richard & Ellyne Myers James & Amy Shimberg Fred & Debbie Hoffman Rabin Society Mark & Carol Jaffe Brian & Carlyn Neuman Foundation Jay & Lois Older $18,000 - $24,000 Scott & Laureen Jaffe Steven & Rochelle Walk Steven & Iris Pastor Steven Greenbaum & Carl & Paula Zielonka Annette Kaplan Barry & Joyce Karpay Joseph & Eliane Probasco Judy Genshaft RFLP Group, LLLP Michael Rosenbach & Alanna Drasin Donors to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC David & Francine Rosenberg Thank you to all that have made the Bryan Glazer Family JCC a reality. Donors that have made a minimum gift of $25,000 Mark & Deborah Rosenthal to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Capital Campaign are recognized below, in addition to donors that have made donations Stanley & Alice Rosenthal (of varying monetary amounts) to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC during our 2018 campaign year*. Todd & Debbie Rosenthal Visionary Impact Bruck Family Foundation, Inc./ Jack & Shana Ross $4,000,000 $50,000 - $99,999 Charles Bruck Richard Rudolph Bush Ross P.A. Ronald & Ann Rudolph Bryan & Shanna Glazer Anonymous Jonathan & Isabel Ellis Walter Sanders Law Offices of Jeffrey Berger, P.A. Florida Blue Foundation Keith & Karen Schilit Gary Cohen & Patricia Rohlf, Leader Jonathan & Jessica Forman Betty Shalett Andrew & April Cohen, $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 Fleischman Garcia Architects Jim & Elizabeth Shimberg Harry Cohen and Frank & Scott & Heidi Shimberg Golding-Scher Family Seth & Hannah Forman Julie Cohen Aaron & Cherie Silberman Diane & Leon Mezrah Family Frank & Jillian Glass Creative Contractors, Inc. Bruce & Vikki Silverman (Diane, Leon, Todd, Shari, Robert & Beth Kokol June Baumgardner Gelbart Rena Singer Lee, Max, Sam & Cole) Stephen & Laura Kreitzer Foundation Stanford & Sabrina Solomon The Vinik Family Michael & Stacy Leeds Gary & Phyllis Gould Cindy Spahn Scott & Laureen Jaffe Stanley & Susan Levy Sam & Stacie Linsky Steven & Randie Specter Founder Joel & Rhoda (z”l) Karpay Bernard & Sharon Stein Jason & Kat Kislak Mark Miller & $250,000 - $500,000 Michele Fleeter-Miller Dan & Laurence Sultan The Levy Family - Karen, Dan & Deb Ochstein Herbert & Joyce Swarzman Clinical Research of West Florida/ Jonathan, Dori & Zachary Jay & Lois Older Brian & Debbie Taub Aydin & Barbara Keskiner/ Leibowitz Family Foundation Louis Orloff Joyce Whitman Tawil Fred & Lynne Merriam David and Nancy Linsky Marty & Barbara Port Gary & Lisa Teblum Rosenblatt-Linsky Family Vicki Rabenou * Alan & Lori Rash Irwin & Sharon Wallace Jeff & Sue Schoenbaum Jack Ross Mitchell & Susie Rice Steven & Rande Weissman Wuliger Family/ The Wuliger Hinks & Elaine Shimberg Family David & Ann Rosenbach Gary & Roberta Zamore Foundation James & Amy Shimberg Charitable Trust Todd & Debbie Rosenthal Alfred & Rose Schiff Advocate Arnie & Bev Tannenbaum Pacesetters Mark Sena & Linda Saul-Sena $100,000 - $200,000 $1,000 - $4,999 Stanford & Sabrina Solomon Anonymous Community Rudolph & Melanie Acosta $25,000 - $49,999 Tampa Bay Radiation Doug & Maureen Cohn Oncology, PA Philip Adler Walter Kessler (z”l) & Family Philip Adler Steven & Rochelle Walk Terry (z”l) & Leslie Aidman David & Chrisi Laxer Leslie & Hope (z”l) Barnett Jay & Gail Allison Lee & Ruth Levant Jeffrey Berger & Susan Kessler Supporter David Anton & Cliff & Linda Levy Marc & Karen Blumenthal $5,000 - $24,999 Becky Ferrell-Anton David & Sara Scher Martin & Janie Borell Jordan & Lindsay August *Morton & Sara Richter Harvey & Cherie Schonbrun Irwin & Phyllis Browarsky James & Marcy Baker *Mark & Myra Wolfson & Joyce H. Karpay Leslie & Hope (z”l) Barnett

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Craig Behrenfeld & David Pearlman & Barbara Eller $180 - $359 Lisa Rohatiner Deborah White Steven & Patricia Farber Philip & Muriel Altus Mitchell & Karen Bentley Arthur Polin Larry & Phyllis Fishman Dawn Armstrong Burton & Nina Bernstein Robert & Nadine Pressner Pat Frank Marvin Aronovitz Richard & Donna Birnholz Ronald & Susan Pross Steve & Denise Freedman Steven Atran Marc & Karen Blumenthal Fred & Susan Rabow Tom & Susan Freeman Michael & Virginia Barnett Brash Family Saul & Lee Rachelson Steve & Sandy Gersten Roy Beck & Ruth Hanno Endowment Fund Elliot & Karen Reisman Bruce & Sharon Gobioff Wendy Belkin Brian Breeding Ira & Ester Robbins Morrie & Stacey Goldstein Gerard Benatar David Bruck Michael Robbins Richard & Virginia Gordimer Mitchell & Lynne Billing Ronald & Vanessa Cohn Judith Rosenkranz Ephraim & Nancy Graff Estelle Bodenstein Jim & Karen Dawkins Frederick & Geoffrey Graham & Bonnie Bredt Richard & Sheila Eatroff Mary Rothenberg Andrea Simon Brian & Elaine Broverman Mike & Beth Eisenfeld Steven & Erma Ruffkess Eric & Dana Gruman Lenny Calodney Robert & Janet Ettleman Stephen & Amanda Saft William & Eva Gruman Richard Chapman Harold & Carole Ewen Albert & Anita Saphier Barbara Ingber Lance & Michelle Cherry Nathan Farb Harold Saul Richard & Mary Kanter Andrew & April Cohen Robert & Marilyn Farber Alfred (z”l) & Rose Schiff Richard & Elisa Katzeff Jack & Marcia Cohen Dennis & Nadine Feldman Jerome Schine Kenneth Lane Alan & Mura Cousin Gary & Sandy Feuerstein Brian & Sheila Shaw Dennis & Francine LeVine David & Sharon Cross Marianne Fisher Maurice & Kailie Shaw Michael & Alicia LeVine Mike Deeson & Steven & Cheryl Fisher Casey Shear Richard & Barbara Levine Laurie Garrett Florida Health Care News James & Melinda Sheer Warren & Brenda Mack Gabriel & Raquel DeMayo Seth & Hannah Forman Erin Sheidler Jeffrey & Roberta Malickson Leroy & Kay Doughty Susan Forman Howard Siegel Ralph & Margot Marcadis Yossie & Sulha Dubrowski Stuart Frank Arthur & Janet Simon Andrew Meyer Barry & Susan Dvorchik Curtis & Barbara Freedland Jeffrey & Carol Simon Albert Miller Susan Eckstein Michael & Sandra Freedman David & Bonnie Solomon Arthur & Rosalynne Miller Rodolfo & Yvette Eichberg Maurice (z”l) & Barbara Garrett Martin & Maxine Solomon Jeffrey & Nancy Miller David & Erin Eichenbaum Allan & Barbara Goldman Marvin & Karen Solomon Joel & Judith Mish Deborah Eisenstadt Bruce & Barbara Goldstein Ross Specter Lloyd & Patti Morgenstern Matthew & Carolyn Fink Kip & Brina Goulder Paul & Cindy Sper Jerry & Janice Nepon-Sixt Jonathan & Jessica Forman Alyce Gross Jesse & Myrna Starr Kenneth & Trudy Novak Ilona Friedman Ira & Susan Guttentag Phillip & Lisa Stein Marc & Robin Ostroff Max & Isabel Gaber Morris Hanan Richard & Leslie Stein Gabriel Pantol & Michelle Gallagher Peter & Diane Jacobson Ralph & Marlene Steinberg Rachel Burke Carol Gaynor Keith & Guenita Kanarek Robert Tannenbaum Steven & Jackie Permuth Robert & Helene Geller Carol Kershbaum Albert & Judy Tawil William & Sheri Peterson Steven & Enid Gildar Lawrence Kessler Marc & Sheryl Tindell Ariel & Lauren Prager Geoffrey & Amanda Gluck Warren & Nancy Kinsler Thomas & Jean Valenti Steve Present Jen Goldberg Gary & Laura Kleinman Byron & Nancy Verkauf Lisa Robbins Rachel Golden Michael & Cynthia Korenvaes Sergio & Karen Waksman Jason & Hillary Rosenberg Anthony & Marisse Goldman Karen Kuhn Alan & Missy Weiner Michael & Judy Rothburd Mark & Elana Goldman Susan Kuhn Irving & Frances Weiner Robert & Peggy Rothman David Goldschein Leo Smith Endowment Fund Samuel & Carol Weinstein Steve & Deborah Rovner Scott & Sue Goldsmith Aaron Lever & Charles & Aida Weissman Edward & Kelly Rubin Myron & Marjorie Graff Jodi Sered-Lever Otto & Elaine Weitzenkorn Daniel & Joan Rutenberg Rachel Grafman Barry Levine & Mark & Myra Wolfson Steven & Laura Salzer Scott Grebler Gina D’Angelo Tom & Donna Wood Michael Schine Wayne & Deborah Greenberg Jack & Eileen Levine Mark & Lindsey Wright Mark & Jessica Schneider Kathy Greif Richard & Lynn Levine Jan Wuliger David & Lori Schwartz Rochelle Gross Cliff & Linda Levy Robert & Alyson Zamore Georgeann Schwartz Todd Grubb & Arlene Newman Mark & Ricki Lewis Lara Zielin Charles & Shelly Segal Marvin Halem & Sylvia Richman Richard & Nancy Lewis Michael & Nancy Shaw Alvin & Terrill Hameroff Steven & Carol Lieber $360 - $999 Harvey Stahl Jeffrey Hameroff Samuel & Stacie Linsky Ryan & Lynda Barack Jonathan & Martha Stein Joshua & Carrie Hearshen Fred & Roberta Lipschutz Aaron & Pamela Behar Michael & Miriam Steinberg Mervin & Ronna Hellman Sanford Mahr Herbert & Gloria Berkowitz Adrianne Sundheim Garson Herzfeld David & Libby Mallitz Alvin & Iris Bernstein Elliott Tepper Ronald & Terry Hipps Abraham & Betsy Marcadis Michael Bille & Andrew & Gail Titen Richard & Bonnie Hoffman Jerome & Lou Ann Messerman Lois Greenbaum Betty Tribble Sean Hopwood Stephen & Michele Mester Michael Bloom Kenneth & Jennifer Turkel Martin & Sandra Hurwitz Mark Miller & Robert & Nancy Bolt Herman Weinberg Ronald & Eleni Hytoff Michele Fleeter-Miller Leonard Buckner Diana Winoker Bruce & Claudia Kahan Jonathan Moonitz Milton & Erin Carp Marilyn Wittner David Kalin David Moore Jospeh & Patricia Chillura Harvey & Francine Wolfson Patty Kalish Alan & Ellen Nastir Gary Cohen & Patricia Rohlf Miriam Zack Joshua & Lisa Kantor Burt & Mimi Osiason Ellen Crystal Miriam Zicht Lori Karpay Carol Osiason Lee Damsker Brian & Martie Zuckerman Karen Katims William & Vicki Paul WWW.JEWISHTAMPA.COM WWW.JCCCOHNCAMPUS.COM WWW.BRYANGLAZERFAMILYJCC.COM TAMPA JCCs & FEDERATION HONOR ROLL ANNUAL REPORT • 2017-18

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Michael Aschoff Joan Frankel Steven & Dana Kanfer Charlie Miranda Doris Baer Jack Franklin Anne Kantor Amanda Moonitz Gloria Barr Stuart & Karen Frenchman Steven & Andi Kapplin Allison Oakes Linda Barrett David & Carol Friedman David & Marisa Karp Randy & Mary Osiason Theodore & Elizabeth Bass Robert & Catherine Friedman Robert & Mariela Karp Edith Perez Shirley Beller Steven & Lisa Friedman Inna Katz Jack & Linda Perman Howard & Stephanie Bergen Bill & Marcy Fries Michael Katz Kalman & Ethel Pila Stuart Berger Sheri Frogel Scott & Robin Katz Lisa Resnick Charles & Harriet Berlin Michael & Lorinda Gamson Jeff Katzman Linda Rice Robert Berlin Dennis & Gayle Geagan Georges & Patricia Kaufman Wendy Rice Leonard Berman Gideon & Lenore Gelbaum Peter & Laura Kaufmann David & Rudina Richter Robert Bern & Lea Merrill Suzanne Gellens Alan & Jeanette Kauf-Stern Ricardo & Marciela Rodriguez Davidson Bern Joe Gendelman Rod Keskiner Allen Root Steven & Renee Bernstein Eve Gilbert Byron Kolitz & Starr Silver Jack Rosenkranz Susan Bernstein The Glass Charitable Trust Betty Kopelman Ed & Mindy Rosenthal Nathan Black Harvey & Harriet Glass Andres Kornworcel & Darren & Michelle Rothschild Jacob & Sherry Blecher David & Susan Glickman Ariana Alfie Lee Rubin & Joan Altshuler Joshua & Lindsay Bomstein David Gluck Joan Kramer Roy & Melanie Sanders Steven & Della Braverman Herbert & Sharon Gold Jay & Linda Krasne Robert & Amy Scherzer Jeffrey & Pamela Brener Parker & Jenifer Gold Jason Kreitzer Ronald & Rita Schonwetter Nancy Brereton Judith Goldberg Bruce Krentzman Daniel & Sydney Schwartz Sig & Lorilie Brody Donald (z”l) & Geraldine Golden Jeff & Jamie Krischer Matthew & Caroline Schwartz Sharyn Brookins Betty Goldenberg Ellen Kurland Michael Schwartz Allen & Diane Brown Boris & Maya Goldgof Andrew & Joan Landwehr Larry & Esther Segall Peter & Mindy Nita Brudny Ann Goldman Sarah Lane David Silverman Samuel Bulmash Eric & Erni (z”l) Goldstein Charlotte Lash Steven & Marilyn Silverman John & Merilyn Burke Linda Goldstein Esther Latnik Ashley Simon Sheldon Busansky Sandra Goldstein William & Iris Lazarus Kathi Snyder-Ramirez Todd & Deborah Cagle Sid Goldstein Mark Lefkowitz Paul & Yvonne Sporn Deborrah Cannizzaro Jodie Goldstein Leeds Joseph & Marilyn Lehman Arnold & Lillian Stark Nace & Arlene Capeluto Cynthia Goldstein-Hart Mark & Elizabeth Leib Tom Stanton Roy Caron Rose Helena Goldwitz Larry & Susan Leibowitz Edward & Sherry Stein Matt & Yael Casselberry David & Leslee Gollins J. 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Benjamin & Bonnie Miele Max & Dora Rattes Nathan & Enid Sharf Marc & Joan Wadler Charles Miller Sharon Ravner Jeffrey & Kelly Shear Carol Wagner Tony & Cindy Minetti Howard & Doris Raymond Audrey Shine Rena Waks (z”l) Bradley Minnen & Bonnie Saks Donna Reagan Talia Shuman Albert & Susan Waksman Donovan & Michele Moretti Jacob & Marcia Reiber Eddie Siegel & Rose Rosen Brian Waksman Edith Moskowitz Alex Reibman R. 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With your Rochelle Pozin Charyn Selig Toby Turner support you are ensuring the Jeffrey Puretz & Dale Sena Brittany Vanacore success of projects, programs Ellen Kopel-Puretz Roslyn Shapiro Alexander Vinokurov and organizations that are most meaningful to you and your families. Corporate Sponsors Anonymous Wayne Amchin The Tampa JCCs and Federation is immensely grateful for the support of all 2017-2018 corporate and community partners. Those recognized below have made a minimum sponsorship of $1,000. Doug & Maureen Cohn Richard & Cornelia Corbett $10,000 - $55,000 David & Sara Scher $1,000 - $2,499 Gary & Phyllis Gould Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. Harvey & Cherie Schonbrun Wayne Amchin Joyce Hartman Karpay Sharp Electronics Corporation Cherry Bekaert LLP Amscot Reggie LeBlanc & Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick LLP ConnectWise Nikki Cooper Sally Benjamin Herman Forbes Charitable Trust Tampa Bay Trane Emanuel & Rina Donchin Nielsen TECO Energy Stewart & Etta Donnell Leonard & Helene Marks PNC Bank TTS Outdoors Landscaping Federation of Jewish Mens Club David & Nancy Resnick Rooms To Go Foundation, Inc. and Irrigation Florida Region RFLP Group, LLLP StemRad United Janitorial Solutions Inc. Phyllis & Gary Gould Mitchell & Susie Rice Tampa Bay Times $2,500 - $4,999 Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Schoenbaum Family Foundation The Bank of Tampa Air Animal, Inc. Village Assisted Living Residences Bernard & Sharon Stein Valley National Bank Akerman LLP it SUPPORT GUYS Vinik Family Foundation Steven & Carol Lieber Steven & Rochelle Walk Constangy, Brooks, Smith Stephen Zimmerman $5,000 - $9,999 & Prophete, LLP Richard & Barbara Manners Exos Community Services Shari & Todd Mezrah BankUnited Geoffrey Simon & Andrea Graham BB&T - Branch Banking Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, P.A. Metzler Advisory LLC Sykes Enterprises Inc. and Trust Tampa Bay Radiation Bush Ross, P.A. Mark & Michele Miller Mitchell & Susie Rice Oncology, PA Lion of Judah Ferman Motor Car Company The Manny and Ruthy Gemunder Family Foundation Synovus Pomegranate Tampa General Hospital Cohen Fund Kuhn Automotive Group Tucker/Hall Morasha Frederick and Lynne Merriam TriNet Reeves Import Motorcars Steven and Lisa Zaritsky Endowment RFLP Group, LLLP z”l Deceased

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JCC Preschools Camp J The Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation Preschool Camp J at Bryan Glazer Family JCC provides the first steps into Jewish learning and community-building Camp J at the BGFJCC added an entering K – 1 grade camp, Keff, for many young families. At both the north and south locations, to the multitude of incredible specialty camps this summer. In Keff, the Tampa JCC Preschool had another successful year, continuing a campers enjoy specials throughout the week including music with tradition of excellence highlighted by innovative programming. Both our Israeli Schlichim, art and movement. Keff campers enjoy an preschool branches are recognized nationally (NAC accreditation) instructional swim block as well as a free swim period each morning. and locally (Quality Counts for Kids). The JCC Preschool welcomed We averaged 60 campers per week this summer, a 60% increase over approximately 350 children in 2017-2018. This year, we opened an last summer. We also added a tenth week of camp for non-public infant room at the JCC Preschool North Branch. We quickly filled the school children to accommodate their need for an extended summer class and now have infants on a wait list. experience.

Problem-solving and inquiry are the cornerstone of the Tampa JCC Camp J on the Cohn Campus Preschool curriculum. There is a balance between individualized In 2018, Camp J welcomed 346 campers and CITs over nine weeks attention and learning cooperatively within a community. Children for an unrivaled day camp experience on our beautiful 30+ acre explore early literacy, math, social studies, science and fine arts in campus. ways that are meaningful to them so that they can make connections This summer was filled with new encounters and adventures. Camp to the world around them and form deeper understandings of J added Rishon to “big camp.” Children entering kindergarten were concepts and relationships. Learning opportunities surround the able to be part of an authentic camp day experience within the safety children, from the intentional design of the classroom to the activities of a nurturing group of their own. Eleven acres on the north side of explored on the playground. Children learn values and character the main campus was transformed into an amazing grass area where development through a Jewish lens, while embracing and welcoming campers had the opportunity to participate in a variety of team building the diversity of our community. Families are invited to attend our activities such as croquet, horse shoes and badminton for a traditional Shabbat and other holiday celebrations; this school-to-home camp connection. Our lake front now has a beach entrance for connection is a powerful component of our preschool. In addition to boating experiences and a shaded pavilion to enjoy our nature and the strong academic foundation, the JCC Preschool is a warm, nurturing, music activities. Each day campers enjoyed daily morning flag supportive community. From the caring, dedicated teachers to the ceremonies with the Israeli and American flags, rock climbing, amazing, active parents, the JCC Preschool is a welcoming place for zip line, swimming, archery, arts & crafts, as well as playing Gaga all families. The JCC Preschool is the place to be for a great early (the Israeli version of dodge ball). Each week campers participated in childhood education, Jewish learning, and long-lasting relationships. activities that incorporated nine different values such as ruach (spirit), kaliah (community) and kavod (respect). In addition to numerous field trips, campers in grades 3-8 participated in overnights at the JCC, while 1st and 2nd graders stayed for “undernights,” extending their day until after dark.

NEW this summer! We had a combined orientation for all staff at both camps. Staff from both BGFJCC and the Cohn Campus came together for an intense orientation where the counselors learned all about Camp J and bonded with each other throughout the training. All our counselors consistently create a welcoming environment for all campers each and every day. Camp J campers enjoyed daily swimming, specialty activities and their free time in J Loft playing games. Our goal is for every child to have a meaningful experience at Camp J.

Club J Afternoon PJ Library PJ Our Way Enrichment Through the generosity of our Due to an over 50% enrollment PJ Our Way is the next chapter of continued partnership with PNC increase in the last two years, PJ Library, for kids ages nine to Program Bank and the ongoing support we have nearly doubled our 11. This program is also offered Our 2017-18 Club J after school from the Tampa Jewish Community program opportunities for the by the Harold Grinspoon program welcomed 44 children, Centers & Federation and the community. In addition to Foundation and is supported by grades K-5, to the JCC on the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, holding monthly programs, the Tampa JCCs and Federation. Cohn Campus. The program the Tampa JCCs have participated PJ Playdates now attract 30-40 Rather than receiving a specific staff picked up the children at in the nationally recognized PJ families at each gathering. book in the mail, children and award winning program, The most memorable events enrolled in PJ Our Way can go eight school locations throughout PJ Library. of the season were the Hanukkah online every month and select Hillsborough County and Hop, Challah Twisting and the book they want to receive. transported them to the Cohn PJ Library provides a free book PJ Library Loves Disco! The Campus for afterschool or CD that is mailed monthly signature event of the year, the There is also an interactive programming. Their time to families with children ages family LEGO Build, had over element to the program and included homework, study six months through eight years. 100 people that came together kids may share feedback by time, dance, soccer, yoga, art, Learning programs include to build the city of Jerusalem out taking polls, participating in engineering, football, culinary story time with PJ books, music of LEGO blocks, including the quizzes, partake in monthly creations, Shabbat, holiday and activities highlighting Jewish Kotel, David’s Tower, the gates interviews and challenges, celebrations and much more. values that include unconditional going into the Old City and 80 and comment on blog posts. The program also included love, comfort and the expression buildings – all in a 400 square With an enrollment of over family participation in various of gratitude. This past year the foot model in the gymnasium at 175 children and tweens, the events such as parent vs. children program enrolled and renewed Bryan Glazer Family JCC. program is rapidly expanding kickball games and a fitness over 100 children and serves and seeks to engage new challenge. The year culminated 752 children in the Tampa area. families in the coming year. with an awards assembly and talent show.

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Bryan Glazer Family JCC Event Center The Event Center continues to be one of the premier venues in Tampa. This year our venue hosted over 215 non-JCC events including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, multi-day corporate conferences, sporting events, and nonprofit galas. Several of the nonprofit fundraisers we hosted raised more money this year than any other year in their history. We are proud to be part of their success. The Sales and Event Coordination team are dedicated to booking and carrying out our wonderful events. We love seeing our many repeat clients! Our kitchen works hard to deliver delicious food and takes pride in creating custom menus for our clients. As an organization we are committed to providing programs to our members and their guests, and as a result we use the event center and surrounding spaces an average of ten times per week. From ladies playing Mah Jongg to Movie Night to PJ Library events, people of all ages are at BGFJCC on a daily basis. Teens Health & Wellness BBYO is a teen-led program, The Tampa JCCs continue to expand upon its extensive health and fitness offerings. Members, ranging supervised by the Teen & Youth from toddlers and infants to active older adults, participate in a variety of wellness programming daily. Department of the Bryan Glazer Group exercise at both locations continue to greatly influence usage, with over 80 classes at the BGFJCC Family JCC, that is reaching and almost 30 at the Cohn Campus. Adult basketball leagues have expanded, adding a 40+ league with almost Jewish teens in St. Petersburg, 120 participants this year. The Mezrah Family Aquatic Center has continued to expand their offerings Tampa, Lakeland and everywhere with new programs such as Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Youth Triathlon Club in-addition to tripling in between. BBYO has officially attendance in Developmental Swim Team. Yoga & Brunch has become a staple at the JCC on the Cohn received a charter for the BBG Campus. Members continue to enjoy the community atmosphere and personal touch they receive with all (girls) chapter in Tampa and fitness offerings, from personal training and Pilates Reformer to childcare and massage therapy. the AZA (boys) chapter should receive their charter in the Fall Active Adults of 2018. The Tampa chapters are offering Judaic, social, athletic This past year we introduced volunteer their time and expertise. individuals living with Parkinson’s two new programs that have disease and their families. and other educational programs blossomed into vibrant hubs Along with the new programs, for Jewish teens in the area. We of involvement with the JCC we continued to grow our existing The program includes group look forward to the continued for dozens of members of the program offerings. Including the exercise classes, Tai Chi, Stretch growth of our Tampa BBYO community. Rabbi’s Lunch & Learn series, and Strengthen, Water and program. Arts About Town excursions Movement, Nia, and Cycling, all Active Adults Men’s Club (with trips to the Straz Center, of which are designed specifically The JCC Maccabi Games will The Active Adults Men’s Club the Holocaust Museum, Nielsen for people affected by Parkinson’s now be an integral part of began as a request from a few Media Center, John’s Pass and are led by experienced, our teen programming at the JCC members to provide an Dolphin Adventure), Movie Parkinson’s trained staff. Rock Tampa JCCs. Jewish teens ages opportunity for men to get Matinees and History Lecture Steady Boxing was also added 13-16 have the opportunity to together and socialize. It has series. Other offerings that the this year, which is a non-contact participate in an Olympic-style grown into an energetic group community continues to enjoy boxing program that can reduce sporting competition held every with over 40 men gathering include the Phyllis Borell symptoms and help people feel summer with over 750 Jewish twice a month to socialize and Jetsetters Program, News Talk, and function better. have a good time. In addition to Bridge, Mah Jongg, Crochet and athletes from around the nation the meetings, which often include Biblical Literature. We have also The program also offers a patient and the world. We are thrilled a guest speaker, the group also continued our strong partnership support group and a caregiver to have eight athletes representing explored outside activities such with the USF Osher Lifelong support group, both of which are us at the games in August in as trips to the Rays baseball Learning Institute (OLLI) led by a licensed social worker. California. games, touring the Holocaust Continuing Education. In addition to daily programs, Museum and volunteering on there are quarterly Lunch & Earth Day at EcoFest. Parkinson’s Wellness Initiative Learns as well as an end-of-year 12th Annual This past year, the number of Community Educational Event. JCC Plugged-In participants in the Parkinson’s This year we hosted a Poolside Softball JCC Plugged-In tech meet-up is Wellness Initiative grew by over Mixer, to the delight of all those Tournament a setting where active adults can 50%. The Wellness Initiative is a who attended. Over 50 people bring questions about their tech partnership between the Tampa had a chance to relax at the More than 200 people from devices and applications that JCCs and the University of Mezrah Family Aquatic Center across Tampa Bay formed they wish to learn more about South Florida Parkinson’s while socializing and learning eight community softball teams from tech-savvy professionals. Disease and Movement Disorders about the variety of resources to compete at our 12th annual JCC Plugged-In has offered a Center. This program is designed available at the Tampa JCCs. JCCs softball tournament. series of successful workshops, to offer hope, build community Teams included the Hebrew thanks to a group of young tech and expand opportunities to Hammers to the Beth Am professionals who generously improve the quality of life for Swinging Stars of David. Everyone enjoyed a good-spirited day of play at the Ed Radice Tampa JCC Golf Tournament Complex. After a very exciting The Tampa JCCs held its 7th annual golf tournament presented by TTS Outdoors Landscaping and Irrigation playoff game, the Edwin Taylor at the West Chase Golf Club. A shot gun start led 52 golfers off to a wonderful day on the greens. A Bloody Corporation team took home Mary continental breakfast and buffet dinner were provided by Weinberg Village Assisted Living Catering. the first-prize trophy and the Our first place tournament winners were Robert Hopper, Michael DeSeta, Gary Jeffers and Tom Conley JCC Team (Tampa JCC Sluggers) with an incredible score of 57. All players enjoyed a wonderful day of golf and many went home with great came in second place. raffle items!

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Cultural Arts Programs Holocaust Education For Schools The Cultural Arts Division rolled out a plethora of classes, workshops and The Holocaust Education for Schools (HEFS) program entertaining experiences for the community and members to engage in. was brought to community schools. Students at these schools embarked on an engaging and memorable Programs included: in-school field trip to learn about the Holocaust, and hear Culinary Experience - Cooking with Chef Jim was a sold out crowd pleaser. a personal Holocaust survivor story from guest speaker and educator, Etta Donnell. During the program, Etta Adult Acting and Improvisation classes were fun and filled with creators. told stories, shared photographs, and posed questions that helped the students relate to her experiences while driving ENCORE Movie Nights allowed members to see what they possibly missed at the home important points about our history. After the Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival. presentation, students had opportunities to ask questions directed to the guest speaker. At one of these schools, the Reader’s Theater and the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Book Club had guests teacher who organized the presentation shared her gratitude: thinking way out of the box. “The students loved her presentation, and it was very meaningful to many of them. The timing, in the middle of Classes are open to the community and to members of the JCCs at a discounted rate. our Anne Frank unit, was very powerful for them, and any year she would like to return, we would love to have her.” Israel Independence Day Community Festival Approximately 600 people attended this year’s annual Israel Independence Day celebration at the JCC on the Cohn Campus. Tampa’s celebration theme Israel @70 offered activities over the seven days leading up to the celebration.

We showcased a multitude of experiences that included: Israeli food, a SKYPE session with award winning Israeli Randy Susan Meyers and Israeli music that played all afternoon spun by DJ John Wendleken. Attendees also had the opportunity to watch a Film Festival movie, Israeli Cuisine, create Israeli crafts, enjoy carnival rides, an Israeli wine tasting and bounce the afternoon away.

The 22nd Annual Tampa Bay Jewish Festival of Books and Conversations Jewish Film Festival The Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation, in partnership The Tampa JCCs & Federation and the Jewish Federation of Pinellas with The Gemunder Family Foundation, celebrated its annual Jewish Book Festival in the fall of 2017 with a series of community events & Pasco Counties were thrilled to announce that the 22nd Annual designed to inspire and intrigue. Over 500 guests enjoyed the festival, Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival (TBJFF) was featured as a partner which ran for one week. The Tampa JCCs and Federation is a member with the Suncoast Federal Credit Union Gasparilla International Film of the National Jewish Book Council, connecting our community Festival (GIFF). The inaugural partnership brought the broader with hundreds of Jewish authors who write on topics ranging from community together as a showcase for feature films and documentaries parenting to politics. from around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity. This year’s festival included events paired with many of the films to create Tampa’s Festival of Jewish Books & Conversations opened with an an enhanced experience, inspire dialog and provide meaningful evening featuring author Stephen Tobolowsky, My Adventures With moments of community engagement. TBJFF opened with the award God. A quintessential character actor, Tobolowsky has appeared in winning film, BYE BYE . This film was screened across over 100 movies and 200 TV shows, including unforgettable roles US and internationally in over 50 film festivals and Tampa with a in Mississippi Burning, Groundhog Day and Glee. He turned the lens packed house of nearly 400 guests. on himself when he debuted a serial podcast of personal stories, The Tobolowsky Files, which became a cult phenomenon. The festival continued on featuring the following guest Authors: Other films featured in the program packed festival included: HEATHER BOOTH: CHANGING THE WORLD, LONGING, • Stephanie Arnold, 37 Seconds, Dying Revealed Heaven’s Help, A SAMMY DAVIS JR.: I’VE GOTTA BE ME, THE LAST SUIT, Mother’s Journey • Iris Ruth Pastor, Tales of a Bulimic Babe – Simple Wisdom to Live BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY, AND THEN SHE the Life You Crave ARRIVED, THE CAKEMAKER, BUDAPEST NOIR , • Peter Gethers, My Mother’s Kitchen – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner THE TESTAMENT, IN BETWEEN, AN ISRAELI LOVE STORY, and the Meaning of Life SCANDAL IN IVANSK, DREAMING OF A JEWISH CHRISTMAS, • Scott Wachtler, True Crime Experience ITZHAK, The SIGNATURE FAMILY & COMMUNITY FESTIVAL • Donnie Kanter Winokur, Chancer: How One Good Boy Saved EVENT HEADING HOME: THE TALE OF TEAM ISRAEL. Another – A Memoir of Family, Hope and a Service Dog • Author Bill Sefekar, American Dreamer: A Look Into the Life of My The festival finished up with award winning documentary and committee Father, Joe Baby • Glenn Frankel, High Noon, The Hollywood Blacklist and the choice award recipient; THE PEOPLE VS. FRITZ BAUER. The closing Making of An American Classic night program was in partnership with the Florida Holocaust Museum. The Jewish Book Festival continued its Books & Conversations with a Many of the films sold out this year. The increased moviegoers this series of book discussion/wine-tasting Sip & Skype programs in 2018. 22nd season was due in part to the powerful marketing message • Lauren Belfer, And After the Fire about the collaboration between TBJFF and GIFF. Over 2300 tickets • Pam Jenoff, The Orphan’s Tale were purchased during the one-week festival, including events and • Anita Mishook, Helen talent/director talkbacks that were filled with in-depth conversation. • Randy Susan Meyers, The Widow of Wall Street

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