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HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
The Jewish Federation of Madison was proud to be a co-sponsor again this year for the 35th Annual Madison-Dane County King Holiday Observance on January 20, 2020. Pictured on this page are a few photos from the capstone event hosted by the King Coalition to commemorate the holiday at the Overture Center.
Above: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir Top left: Emcee Renee Moe, President/CEO of United Way of Dane County Top right: Rabbi Bonnie Margulis, Executive Director of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice gives the Invocation Middle left: Madison Poet Laureate Angela Trudell Vaquez reads her poem inspired by the holiday Middle right: King Humanitarian Emerging Leader Award Recipient Kenneth Cole Bottom left: King Humanitarian Award Recipient Ada Deer Bottom right: Keynote Speaker Joyce Ann Ladner
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ARE YOU AN AVID BIKER? the “bus.” This time Debra joined me to say that I’ve heard from several on the bus, along with 8 other women. riders that viewing Israel from the CONSIDER JOINING THE 2020 ISRAEL RIDE We had our own guide, visited our own seat of a bike is spiritual in a way they By Trudy Barash sites—and then met up with the bikers couldn’t have imagined. for lunch and in the evenings. I invite you to our home on Sunday, I’m an unlikely advocate to many, the experience of a lifetime. The Israel Ride is 17-years-old and February 16, at 7:00 pm, recommend a 200-350 mile bike ride My son David, age 55, who grew up has two major sponsors, the Arava to hear more about the 2020 Israel Ride from Jerusalem to Eilat, as I’m not a at Beth Israel Center, and who is now a Institute for Environmental Studies and that will take place from October 27 to biker. But, last November, I witnessed Hazan at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Hazon. Each day the bikers choose from November 3. Bikers from past rides will (from a mini-bus) 162 bikers from Jeshurun, in Mequon, had biked the among three routes of varying difficulty be there to speak with you. the United States, England, Canada, 2017 Israel Ride with his wife Debra, after having been briefed the evening To learn more email Israel, and Australia come together to and convinced my husband Harvey, before. [email protected] or visit participate in what was called the 2019 age 80, to bike the 2019 ride. I came I haven’t even begun to touch the https://israelride.org/event/israel-ride- Israel Ride—and for what had to be for along as a chavera (friend), and rode majestic scenery—and won’t—except in-madison-wi/
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WI State Assembly Visits Israel Simchas & Condolences By Michael Blumenfeld, Executive Director, Wisconsin Jewish Conference Mazel Tov on the birth of WJC is a beneficiary organization of the Jewish Federation of Madison Leona Maya Asher, daughter of Joshua and Sarina Asher, and granddaughter of Livia Asher Sage Margaret Witkovsky, daughter of Rabbi Ethan Hirsch Wikovsky and Erin Lynn Besser, big sister to her brother, granddaughter to Cynthia Hirsch, niece to Corrina Regnier and Benny Witkovsky Zoey, daughter of Stephanie and Brian Kirklin, sister to Alana Condolences to the families of Herman Goldstein, father of Mark (Stephanie), David (Anne), and Rahel, and grandfather of Ellen, Abby, Cara, Vivian, Noah, and Ari Mary Lou Birkett Goodfriend, wife of Ted Goodfriend Charles Borowksy, husband to Elaine Immergluck, father to Paul and Barbara Borowsky, and grandfather to two grandsons Estelle Goldenberg, wife of David Goldenberg, mother of Judith Peterson (Gary) and Zena Goldenberg (Mark Swetlitz), grandmother of Paul Peterson, and Isaac and Nathan Swetlitz Wisconsin delegation in front of the Knesset. Susan A. Knudson, wife of Warren Knudson who preceded her in I recently returned from the first-ever several religious sites, including death, mother of Jeffrey Knudson, sister of Richard (Helen) Schoebel, sister-in-law of Wayne (Mary) Knudson, aunt of Doug Schoebel, Wisconsin State Assembly trip to Israel. Church of the Nativity, Church of the Andrew (Melissa) Knudson, and Adam Knudson I, along with Elana Kahn and Rabbi Holy Sepulchre, Capernaum, and the Hannah Wallick from the Milwaukee Western Wall. Steven A. Levine Jewish Federation, led a Wisconsin In speaking about the experience, legislative Study Mission that brought a Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Sam Onheiber, husband of Maria, father of Linda (Jon) Stone and bipartisan group of 14 leaders to Israel R-Rochester, said the trip further Marissa Onheiber, grandfather of Dahlia, Isaac, Amira, Sofia, and Juliana, uncle of Michael (Patrice) Onheiber, great-uncle of Josh and to increase understanding about Israel strengthened “our country’s friendship Mimi Onheiber and enhance Wisconsin leadership with Israel” while providing “an with new perspectives on common international exchange of ideas Shirley Ostrovitz, mother of Michael (Karen) Ostrov, grandmother challenges. All attendees had never been and educational experiences.” And of Daniel (Stephanie) Ostrov, Miriam (David) Hermann, and great- to Israel and either hold a leadership Assembly Assistant Minority Leader grandmother of Julia and Samuel Hermann position or serve on the Finance Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, said Committee. the “opportunity to learn more about Gilbert Palay, wife of Dottie, father of Thomas (Diane) and Robert (Linda), grandfather of Daniel (Kathryn), Jessica (Robert), David The trip covered several topics, the region is something that extends (Emily), Adam (Anne) and Joshua (Lizbeth), and great-grandfather of including politics, security and beyond partisan lines and allows us to Sydney and Maxwell borders, Israeli innovation, agro-tech, better understand our world.” culture, religious sites, and Wisconsin Those who made the trip included: Melvin Stahl, father of Debbie Stahl connections. We visited the Golan Vos; Majority Leader Rep. Jim Heights, Tiberias, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Steineke, R-Kaukauna; Rep. Tyler Rita Wolf Sinaiko, wife of Russell Phillip Sinaiko (z”l), mother of the West Bank, Bethlehem, Ramallah, August, R-Lake Geneva; Joint Finance Amy Kay, Ellen Hope, and Sara Ann Sinaiko and the Gaza border. We learned Committee Co-chair Rep. John Barbara Wolfson, wife of Marvin Wolfson, mother of Nancy (Richard) about current issues, the global Jewish Nygren, R-Marinette; Rep. Dan Knodl, Peidelstein, Andrea (Scott) Center, and Susan (David Robertson) Clapp, community, and the rich diversity of R-Germantown; Rep. Romaine Quinn, grandmother of April Pegg and Alice Talerico people who live in Israel. R-Barron; Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, The delegation met with the former R-Oak Creek; Rep. Terry Katsma, Sandra (Sandy) Yopack Porter, wife of Lenard Porter (z”l), mother mayor of Bethlehem, Vera Baboun, R-Oostburg; Hesselbein; Rep. Mark of Jeff S. Porter (Cheri Seeger) and Jim S. Porter (Elyse Rabinowitz), Ambassador David Roet, Deputy Spreitzer, D-Beloit; Rep. Steve Doyle, grandmother of Hannah Pollack (Marshall) and Samuel Porter, and sister of Daniel Yopack Director General of the North American D-Onalaska; and Rep. Deb Kolste, Division at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, D-Janesville. The chiefs of staff for Marya Zoline, wife of Jay Zoline, sister of Felyce Gilford Fatah leadership in Ramallah including both Vos and Assembly Minority Osama Qawasmeh, Fatah Spokesman Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, also and advisor to the President, Isaac went on the trip. Tributes Herzog, Chairman of the Jewish Agency The Jewish Federation of Madison expresses its appreciation to these of Israel, Brig. Gen. (ret.) Nitzan Nuriel individuals who recently made a tribute donation to honor someone or Former Director of Counterterrorism celebrate a special occasion. Bureau at Prime Minister’s Office, Nir Barkat, Former Mayor of Jerusalem and In memory of Marya Zoline, Eve-Lynn Siegel member of the Knesset and others. We toured Rawabi, the first planned In memory of Estelle Goldenberg, city built by and for Palestinians in the Lewis Hoch Steven Morrison and Goldie Kadushin West Bank, Sorek, the world’s largest desalination plant, a Druze village, the In honor of Kevin Kranzusch, Dean Yeazel Center for Israeli Innovation, Innovation Centre Tzemach, the Palmachim Air In honor of Paul Borowsky and Linda Reivitz, Force Base, and Yad Vashem. Also, At the Gaza border. Rabbi David Kopstein and Rabbi Dr Patricia Kopstein
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to discover herself. On our last Shabbat questions I had within myself and MY JEWISH & ISRAELI DECADE together, the day before returning to brought me closer to the idea that I’m By Gal Ben Yishay , Jewish Federation of Madison Campus Shaliach America, Megan asked if she could actually a part of something larger than attend the B’nai Mitzvah ceremony myself, even though it might not have we held. This is part of the Drasha she felt that way growing up. Thank you all gave: for sharing your stories. This Birthright “Prior to this trip, I considered has been the most educational, eye- myself a Jew, but I didn’t know what opening, and exciting journey that that really meant to me. But now that I’ve ever been on, and I know that if it this journey is almost over, I know weren’t for you guys being so loving exactly what having a Jewish identity and open with your own journeys, this entails. I had a preconceived idea that trip wouldn’t have been so life-changing being a real Jew meant studying the for mine. So, thank you all for giving Torah, keeping kosher, attending all me this opportunity, and I can’t wait for services, etc. But after experiencing the day for us all to be together again the past 8 days with all of you, I have someday.” learned that that’s nowhere near the These words of Megan are all small case. pieces of a greater picture that tell our At the Kibbutz, we all participated story. Leading this amazing and diverse in a Jewish identity activity. It was that team, through a truly life-changing day when I learned about everyone’s experience was a real honor. Many beautiful stories of how they got thanks to the Jewish Federation of here and how they see the culture of Madison for its strong support of this January has come, and we are blessed a Jewish professional, dealing with Judaism. These conversations sparked program. by the beginning of a new decade. I identity issues daily. Now it was my had the opportunity to lead a group of turn to accompany those young people students joining UW Hillel’s Birthright from UW to Israel, challenging them Israel trip (Birthright Israel is a non- with complex questions, allowing them profit organization supported by the to be proud of who they choose to be Jewish Federation of Madison offering and what they choose to represent. free 10-day Jewish heritage trips for I encouraged them to challenge young adults). It was a great opportunity themselves and look for where they for me to close the circle with a connect to something in this whole project that shaped my professional complex thing “the Jewish people” life. Birthright Israel began in 1999 and where Israel sits throughout this with a goal of enabling all young Jews journey. I traveled with 41 Americans, worldwide to visit Israel for a 10-day 7 young and unique Israelis. We got tour. During the trip, participants tour to know each other, lit menorahs, and historical and central places, participate sang Chanukah songs in Hebrew and in a host of activities and discussions to English. We experienced Shabbat VOTE YOUR VOICE IN ISRAEL better understand their Jewish identity, practices when each person was given all in an experience with other fellow the opportunity to show their friends Between January 21 and March 11 Jews that allows participants their own and how they choose to uphold Shabbat By Kendra Sager, Associate Executive Director, Temple Beth El personal journey. and what it means to them. I saw them, Eight years ago, at the end of laughing together, getting excited at my military service, I took part in a the Wall, sharing pain at Yad Vashem, In 1897 the first World Zionist Voting opens January 21. For more Birthright project as one of the Israelis and Mount Herzl and talking and Congress was convened in Basel, information and to view the slates accompanying and traveling with dealing with the challenges that concern Switzerland, as a way for Jews to have for each party, visit https://azm.org/ American students. For me, it was us today - hostility, division, and a voice and a say in their own destiny. elections. the first time I was exposed to young alienation. At that time, the conversation was Interested to learn more about students my age, who came from a I was privileged to see a group of about creating a Jewish state. That state how these elections directly affect distant land and a very different and young people, “the future generation” was created in no small part due to the the progressive movement in Israel? diverse culture. During the trip, I got as they are called, who were not afraid vision of those in the room. Today we Contact Kendra Sager at associate@ to know amazing people who came to of criticism and did not refrain from are discussing whether that Jewish state tbemadison.org to receive a special Israel for the purpose of learning and asking difficult questions, people who upholds our values and represents our invitation to an upcoming event with connecting with their Jewish roots. I came ready to listen and hear each ideals. The future of the Jewish state Rabbi Ariella Gratz-Bartuv. interacted with many young Americans other, despite the controversies. It was will undoubtedly be influenced by those who became over the years good a great privilege to accompany them who will be in the room at this next *** friends. We shared with each other on this journey, to watch them face an congress. about our individual Jewish experience. emotional roller coaster in such a short I was very fortunate to be one of the More About World Zionist Congress In Hebrew, there is a familiar proverb time. And yet, with all the difficulties, people in the room at the last World and the Elections that says, “Things that are seen from it was a fascinating, connecting and Zionist Congress in 2015 as a delegate Between January 21 and March here can’t be seen from there.” Indeed, unifying journey that only illustrated for ARZA, the Reform movement’s 11, 2020, American Jews will have it was an inspiring experience for me, to me how important this project is and party. Being in coalition with the the opportunity to vote online for the which made me realize at age 20, that why it is so successful. other progressive parties gave me a Jewish future in Israel and around the across the sea, there is a different, rich, Why do I think this trip is/was so clear sense of where we stood on the world. Make sure your point of view is diverse, and vibrant Jewish culture that successful, you probably wonder? That political spectrum. What I found most represented in the next World Zionist is an essential part of this mosaic called is best captured by the words of Megan interesting is that while we may see Congress. When you vote, you will “the Jewish people.” Those ten days I Weinstein, one of the participants who our movements as varying widely be able to choose from over a dozen spent on Birthright left me wanting to went on the trip with us, Megan told me politically, on the much larger spectrum, slates representing diverse political address personally the questions raised several times at the beginning of the trip we are actually arranged in a very tight beliefs, religious denominations, and on the trip. that she thought she was “Not Jewish grouping. There is truly more that unites cultural traditions. Those elected from Fast forward to 2020, and here I enough” to take part in this trip. I saw us than divides us. the United States will join delegates was, the Jewish Federation of Madison her, slowly and carefully, opening day By voting in the World Zionist from Israel and around the world at the sponsored Shaliach in Wisconsin, by day, sharing, listening, and learning Congress elections, we choose who will 38th World Zionist Congress in October be in the room as important matters 2020, the international “parliament such as funding, influence, and support of the Jewish people,” to make for religious pluralism are decided. decisions regarding key institutions Voting is our opportunity to shape which allocate nearly $1 billion the future of the Jewish state. It is annually to support Israel and World incredible that simply by virtue of being Jewry (including the World Zionist Jewish, we get a vote. Please don’t let Organization, Jewish National Fund and your vote go to waste. the Jewish Agency for Israel). If issues like who can pray at the To learn more and vote: Kotel and marriage options for couples https://azm.org/elections matter to you, you NEED to vote. FEBRUARY 2020 Madison Jewish News/5 Camp Corner THERE ARE 20 WEEKS UNTIL CAMP SHALOM BEGINS!
Camp Shalom is A Program of the Jewish Federation of Madison welcoming all elementary and middle school-age children.
When it’s Winter...We Play Ga-Ga in the Pool By Ellen Weismer, Director, Camp Shalom
During winter break, we offered four days of Winter Camp Shalom to campers in grades K-5. This year was our 6th and largest winter camp to date! Campers celebrated Hanukkah, played Dreidel, created arts and crafts projects, bounced on inflatables, and participated in outdoor activities! The unusually warm(er) temperatures allowed campers to experience the Goodman Jewish Community Campus in new ways. Campers went on hikes, built outdoor forts, and played Ga-Ga (a favorite camp game) in the empty Goodman Aquatic Center pool. The last two days of programming included a two-day Winter Maccabiah. The campers and staff divided into a blue team and a yellow team. They competed in brain games, active competitions, and team building events. Winter Camp Shalom was the perfect way to reconnect with former campers and meet new campers. We hope to see everyone for Camp Shalom Summer 2020!
Camp Shalom Summer 2020 HIRING FOR SUMMER 2020 Registration Opens in March March 4, 2020 for returning campers, siblings of returning or former campers, and children of camp alumni
March 5, 2020 for all campers
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Camp Shalom Summer 2020 Session Dates Staff Orientation Week: June 15 - June 19, 2020 Session One: June 22 - July 10, 2020 Session Two: July 14 - July 31, 2020 (no camp Monday, July 13) Session Three (Camp Shalom Only): August 4 - August 14, 2020 (no camp on Monday, August 3) APPLICATIONS available online jewishmadison.org/camp Questions? Contact Ellen Weismer, Director, at Make Camp Shalom your SUMMER HOME! [email protected]
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Contact Danielle Man, our Shlicha, at [email protected] for the location, to let her know you plan to attend, or for more information. 6/Madison Jewish News FEBRUARY 2020
MADISON OUR COMMUNITY • OUR FUTURE THANK YOU! TODAH RABAH! Jewish Federation of Madison recognizes and thanks these donors for their generous contributions to the 2019 Tzedakah Campaign
Thanks to the generosity of many, our community raised $947,382 (with 526 donations made) for the 2019 Jewish Federation of Madison Tzedakah Campaign! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the campaign this year to support critical programs and services in our local and global Jewish community.
Nevi’im (Prophet) Society Byron and Janet Frenz Ruth and Seymour Parter The Lang Family $50,000+ Zach Galin and Krista Sterken Scott Perlman Joan Lerman and Ken O’Neill Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Debbie Garten Judith Pierotti Barbara Lorman Foundation Randall Gold Thomas Popkewitz and Lea Aschkenase Valerie S. Mannis Joel and Deborah Minkoff Steven Huss-Lederman Martin and Lynn Preizler Janet Mertz and Jonathan Kane Stephen and Linda Kailin Linda Reivitz Josh and Kaylee Minkoff Theodor Herzl Society Diane Kravetz and Mark Saltzman Toni and Don Richards Fredric Moskol $36,000 to $49,999 Jeffrey and Marcia Kushner Monroe Rosner and Ronnie Hess Fay Nager Thomas M. Palay and Diane S. Daniel and Kathy Levin Beth Schreiber and Russell Kahn Gilbert Nathanson and Mary Saecker Gutmann Gary and Judy Ries David and Shelley Schwarz Ronald Sklansky and Carol Ottenstein Frances Weinstein Julie Swedarsky Earl Shrago MD David Palay and Emily Glick Harvey and Barbara Myers Temkin Jesse and Emilie Sondel and Family Robert and Janelle Pasch King David Society Jeremy Tunis and Michelle Poliak-Tunis Paul and Sherie Sondel Marjorie and Donald Passman $25,000 to $35,999 Rotter Family Foundation, Inc. Bill and Bunny Spitz Elissa and Jonathan Pollack Theodore and Sandra Bernstein 1 Anonymous Donor James Stein Peter and Carrie Ritz Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Lawrence and Diane Tabak Francis and Sally Schrag Foundation Inc. 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CONGREGATION SHAAREI Monday, February 24 • 6:00 pm Join a Havurah (fellowship group) SHAMAYIM (CSS) DIGGING DEEPER: JEWISH Shaarei Shamayim has been creating Located at First Unitarian Society PRAYER, TEXT, AND THEOLOGY new monthly havurot, and members 900 University Bay Drive Please call the office for the location. of the Madison Jewish community are Madison, WI, 53705 Join Rabbi Laurie and members of invited to join. Our Jewish meditation (608) 257-2944 • [email protected] Shaarei Shamayim for an in-depth look and chanting havurah meets Saturday (all events are held at First Unitarian at the holiday of Purim. This monthly evenings; and our arts and crafts havurah Society unless othewise noted) class is free of charge to members and is just starting up. We also have a social $36 for non-members. Registration is havurah, called Drinks and Nosh, that Saturday, February 8 required. meets on Sunday afternoons; a midlife 4:00 pm-6:00 pm to aging havurah that meets during GET TO KNOW US GATHERING: Saturday, February 29 the week; a men’s havurah that meets COCOA, COOKIES & HAVDALAH 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Sunday mornings; and a Torah study Please call the office for the location. 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY havurah that meets Saturday mornings. Interested in becoming a member of At the Warner Park Recreation To learn more, please contact Joy at Shaarei Shamayim? Hoping to check us Center [email protected]. out? Join us for an informal gathering Celebrate 30 years with Shaarei to learn about the congregation. The Shamayim. Join us for drinks, snacks, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim membership committee will provide and of course, cake! There will be lots Photos: cocoa and cookies, and Rabbi Laurie of dancing, featuring the music of Yid Top: Night hike at the winter retreat. will lead us in Havdalah at the end of Vicious. See page 9 for article about the Bottom: Karate session taught by Shabbat. congregation’s history.. Maria Banchik at the winter retreat.
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Sunday, February 2 9:30 am-11:00 am Friday, February 28 • 5:00 pm KOLOT KEHILLA KABBALAT SHABBAT & Our Sunday morning speaker series POTLUCK DINNER continues with a talk by Steve Nadler The evening begins with schmoozing about “Menasseh ben Israel: The Most at 5:00 pm, followed by services at Saturday, February 22 • after lunch Famous Jew in the World.” Breakfast 5:45 pm. A casual, kosher-dairy potluck COZY SHABBAT will be served. Suggested donation: dinner follows services. Enjoy cholent after Shabbat morning $5/person. services and stick around to play board Saturday, February 29 Saturday, February 8 • after lunch games with old and new friends. All 1:30 pm-4:30 pm PARASHA STUDY ages welcome! MERCHAV HALEV Stick around after the taste of Tu MINDFULNESS RETREAT Sunday, February 23 B’Shevat Shabbat kiddush and learn Spend Shabbat afternoon meditating, 10:00 am-11:15 am about the week’s parasha with Rabbi chanting, and learning with Matt Banks PJ LIBRARY YOM RISHON Betsy Forester. and Rabbi Forester. Whether you are Preschoolers and their grownups an experienced practitioner or new to Sunday, February 16 learn through play, crafts, stories, and meditation, all are welcome; you need 9:00 am-12:00 pm songs with Education Director Beth only bring your mind. STUDIO SINAI Copelovitch. Join Rabbi Forester to unpack tensions Beth Israel Center Photos: and emotions beneath the surface of Tuesday, February 25 and Far left bottom: Congratulation to the biblical texts through exploration of Wednesday, February 26 • 7:00 am 2020 Supper Quiz Champions! rabbinic midrash (imaginative readings). ROSH CHODESH ADAR Top: Hanukkah party fun!. Conceptualize and muse over themes Celebrate the new month at morning Middle: MOUSY and Kadima teenagers that emerge, using various artistic minyan, followed by a light breakfast. get warm and fuzzy making fleece media, including creative writing. Be Happy! It’s Adar! blankets for donation.
TEMPLE BETH EL (TBE) Friday, February 21 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711 6:30 pm-8:30 pm (608) 238-3123 • [email protected] MJND SHABBAT SALUTATIONS (all events are held at Temple Beth El YOGA unless othewise noted) For adults in their 20s and 30s. Gather your friends and join us to welcome the Saturday, February 1 Sabbath with a Shabbat inspired yoga haggadah debut 5:00 pm-8:00 pm flow. YOUNG FAMILIES WINTER HAVDALAH PJ PARTY Sunday, February 16, 23, March 1, 8 & art show For families with children ages 0-6. 1:00 pm-3:00 pm MARCH 7, 2020 Come in your PJs to celebrate Havdalah JESUS THE JEW: A JEWISH SEARCH FOR THE HISTORICAL Join us for a cocktail reception as together! JESUS we celebrate the publication of our A four-session course on Jesus the Jew, Haggadah and showcase the artists Monday, February 3 taught by TBE member and scholar and their artwork. 6:00 pm-7:15 pm Perry Asher. Tickets are $75/person and include JUDAISM 101: TU B’SHEVAT beverages, hors d’oeuvres, entry for This monthly course is for anyone who Saturday, March 7 door prizes, the opportunity to view is new to Judaism or wants a refresher 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and purchase artwork, and more. on Jewish holidays, rituals, and TBE HAGGADAH DEBUT AND vocabulary. Instructor: Kendra Sager ART SHOW Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Learn more and purchase tickets at and dessert as we mark the publication tbemadison.org/event/haggadahdebut of this beautiful symbol of Passover and showcase the work of our community’s artists who contributed to it.
Cantor Jacob Niemi Cantor Jacob Niemi started at Temple Beth El at the beginning of July 2019. He graduated from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music in New York in May 2018. He then decided to Installation Celebration Weekend continue his chaplaincy training at Lenox Hill hospital for that interim year 2017-2018. Temple March 20-22 at Temple Beth El Beth El is honored and delighted to announce his installation and a weekend of celebration see more details at: tbemadison.org events including a musical service, concert performance, food, and festivity. FEBRUARY 2020 Madison Jewish News/9
Congregation Shaarei Shamayim Celebrates Its 30th Birthday By Congregation Shaarei Shamayim
In November 1989, a group of Over time the congregation grew. Jews living in Madison founded In 1996, the members hired their first Congregation Shaarei Shamayim. resident rabbi, Brian Field, who served They had been attending High Holiday the congregation for six years. During services at Gates of Heaven (Shaarei this time, the congregation bought Shamayim in Hebrew) synagogue, and their first Torah and developed their they wished to create a congregation children’s educational program. where members could attend services Their second rabbi, Laurie and programs and support each other Zimmerman, joined the congregation as Madison Hadassah throughout the year. a student rabbi in 2002 and as a resident Starting a congregation was no small rabbi in 2003. She has remained with Sunday, February 16 task, and many of the thirty people the congregation ever since. In 2008 who attended that first meeting poured the congregation moved to its current Walking Adventure at Olbrich Gardens at 11:00 am to see hours into building the community. home in the First Unitarian Society, and LOOK: Tropical Tessellations followed by lunch at Daisy In those early days, the group created it has doubled its size to almost 170 Café & Cupcakery at 12:30 pm unique services every time they met, households. discussed choosing a name that would This past November Shaarei best represent them, and decided Shamayim marked its 30th birthday. $5 to enter Bolz Conservatory for the special exhibit which movements with which to The congregation invites the larger Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave • 608) 246-4550 affiliate. Eventually, they bought prayer Madison Jewish community to Daisy Café & Cupcakery 2827 Atwood Ave • (608) 241-2200 books, chose Congregation Shaarei a celebration at the Warner Park Shamayim as their name, and joined the Recreation Center on February 29 at Reconstructionist and Jewish Renewal 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us. Join us for a walk through this special art exhibit set movements. They began to meet at the Yid Vicious will be playing for all who throughout the warm tropical gardens in Bolz Conservatory Prairie Unitarian Universalist wish to dance, and light hors d’oeuvres at Olbrich Gardens. The LOOK: Tropical Tessellations art Congregation and hired visiting student and birthday cake will be served. exhibit illuminates surprising and beautiful repeating patterns rabbis. of nature (tessellations) .After an easy walk through the tropical conservatory, we’ll have lunch at a popular café two blocks away. �aat� Car-e Coll( aiririol(ate e(}ll(ll(al(teatiol(II , ; PROUD MEMBER OF THE MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY Everyone welcome – members, nonmembers 6 YEAR WINNER S�N.DEL To RSVP and for questions FAM1LvVe-ferl�cuN1c Email: [email protected] • Call: (608)770-6521 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HadassahMadison/ 1848 WALDORF BLVD. MADISON 497-1392 WWW.SONDELFAMILYVETERINARYCLINIC.COM COLLECTORS CORNER Hadassah Resale Store JLI Madison to offer 23rd course for gifts, jewelry, clothing, and housewares 6633 University Ave. Middleton, WI 53562 Judaism’s Gifts to the World (608) 831-2474 Submitted By Chabad of Madison Shop at, donate to, or volunteer with a wonderful group for This winter, the Jewish Learning doubt that the Jewish contribution to the 2-3 hours a week. Madison Hadassah is working with Jewish Institute of Madison will offer civilizations of the West and the world Judaism’s Gifts to the World, a new six- is immense. At a time when noxious Social Services to offer donated clothing and supplies to session course unearthing the Jewish critics would doubt that contribution, or Madison’s refugees. roots of some of the most cherished deny it altogether, the Jewish Learning values of Western civilization. Institute has offered a timely reminder All profits from sales support advanced medical research, Understanding Judaism’s historical of the many gifts the Jewish tradition contribution gives us a deeper has bestowed. Judaism’s Gifts to the education, and healthcare in Israel and around the world. appreciation for its continuing relevance World is a gift of its own, providing Hadassah’s doctors and nurses also treat patients and teach and a better understanding of how a scintillating course in the history of medicine in remote regions of Africa and serve as first the moral and ethical institutions we ideas and culture by leading experts take for granted came into being. from around the globe.” responders treating natural disaster victims around the world. Judaism’s Gifts to the World explores As with all JLI programs, Judaism’s tensions between social and individual Gifts to the World is designed to appeal responsibility, the implications of to people at all levels of knowledge, monotheism, the sacredness of human including those without any prior life, the meaning of social equality, experience or background in Jewish how Sabbath observance laid the learning. All JLI courses are open to groundwork for the modern weekend, the public, and attendees need not be and the underpinnings of our morality. affiliated with a particular synagogue, “It is widely known that Judaism temple, or other house of worship. gifted monotheism to the world, but This course is being presented at over for many, that’s where the Jewish 800 international locations this winter, contribution ends, explained Rabbi so even if you have travel plans, you Mordechai Dinerman, the director can very often make up a missed class of curriculum at JLI’s New York at another location. headquarters, who is also the course’s Interested students may call (608) editor. “Even this contribution is often 535-9770 or visit www.myJLI.com for viewed rather narrowly, as a religious registration and other course-related contribution, which is only meaningful information. JLI courses are presented to those interested in religion. But as in Madison in conjunction with Chabad this course demonstrates, the universal of Madison. change effected by the Torah is much broader.” Judaism’s Gifts to the World Dr. Darrin M. McMahon, the Mary 6 Mondays, January 27 - March 2 Brinsmead Wheelock Professor of 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm History at Dartmouth College, has Lussier Community Center praised Judaism’s Gifts to the World as 55 S. Gammon Rd timely and important: “There can be no Madison, WI 53717 10/Madison Jewish News FEBRUARY 2020 Jewish Social Services JSS is a Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison www.jssmadison.org
Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture Harry J. and Belle Goodman Featuring Rabbi Andrea Steinberger LECHAYIM LUNCHTIME PLUS Sunday February 9, 2020 JOIN US FOR GREAT FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN 9:45 am to 11:00 pm & INTERESTING PROGRAMS Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI A Dane County Senior Nutrition Program Site Find changes, updates, and new information about JSS Antisemitism on the College Campus: programs on our website at www.jssmadison.org. Executive Orders, Free Speech, Inclusivity, Exclusivity, and Safe Space Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue. Rabbi Steinberger will talk Contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4081 or about current campus culture – here in Wisconsin email [email protected] no later than2:00 pm the and internationally. She will preceding Wednesday to RSVP for lunch. A vegetarian address what has changed option is available with a reservation. If you are 60 years or in the campus dialogue older, a minimum donation of $4.00 is suggested, but please and awareness – about the Holocaust, the State of Israel, only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal and cultural norms, from is $9.07 for those younger than 60 years old. one generation to another. She will discuss ideas like If you cannot attend the meal, please join us for the free Intersectionality, identifying as a Jew on campus, and how program at 1:00 pm. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah anti-Zionism and antisemitism Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals. often end up in the same conversations - thinking about Monday, February 3 some subtle and not so subtle attitudes and behaviors, and end with optimism about the future. 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 11:30 am -12:30 pm: Complimentary blood pressure check Rabbi Steinberger serves at the Hillel at the University with nurse, Lori Edelstein of Wisconsin. Since 1999 she provided opportunities for 12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Braised balsamic chicken, herbed students on the UW campus to explore spiritual practices, experience Jewish learning, ask difficult questions and come rice, green beans, fruit, brownie (Veggie option: Braised together for Shabbat and holidays. Andrea helps students balsamic tofu) create and expand their Jewish lives and practices during 1:00 pm-2:00 pm: Harsha Keister presents: “Aging & their college years at the University of Wisconsin. Andrea and Social Services in India” her husband, Greg, have three children: Abby, Emma, and Sari Steinberger. Monday, February 10 Complimentary brunch is included at 9:45 am; the lecture 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson begins at 10:15 am 12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Chicken Marsala, mashed potato, corn, For more information and to register: fruit, brownie (Veggie option: Tofu Marsala) https://www.tbemadison.org/event/blockstein 1:00 pm-2:00 pm: The Double Double Reeders - harmonious blend of oboes, bassoons, and English horn The annual Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture is co- sponsored by Jewish Social Services and Temple Beth El. The event honors Liesl Blockstein, a woman who escaped from Monday, February 17 Hitler’s Austria in the 1930s and was a well-known force for 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson justice and a leader in both the Jewish community and the 12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Chicken with caramelized onions and wider community. The lecture always features a woman who cardamom rice, tabouli, fruit, strawberry short cake (Veggie embodies Liesl’s commitment to social justice and Jewish life. option: Shephards Pie) 1:00 pm-2:00 pm: “Thriving at Any Age: Guidelines for Living a Happy and Healthy Life” by Bob McGrath MAKING LECHAYIM RESERVATIONS Monday, February 24 • When you check-in at Lechayim, 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson sign up for the following week. 12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Chicken Shawarma, saffron rice, Israeli • Call Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4081 or email salad, fruit, pita, halvah, birthday cake (Veggie option: [email protected] before 2:00 Tofu Shawarma) pm on the preceding Wednesday. 1:00 pm-2:00 pm: “A Year in the Life, and an Ojibwa • If you did not make a reservation Winter Story” by Barbara Gross but would like to come, contact Paul at (608) 442-4083 or [email protected] to see if there NEXT MONTH’S DATES: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 have been cancellations. The Double Double Reeders If you would like further information about the meal, • We regret that we are unable to performing February 10 programs, transportation, or to check on any cancellations, guarantee a meal for last-minute reservations or walk-ins. contact Paul Borowsky at (608) 442-4083 or [email protected]
Jewish Social Services Brings Shabbat To Our Seniors Our monthly Shabbat gatherings include candle lighting, challah, singing, and discussion. Capitol Lakes, February 7, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Oakwood Village, February 21, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm FEBRUARY 2020 Madison Jewish News/11 Jewish Education
CHALLAH DAYS AT GAN HAYELED By Marla Becker, Director, Gan HaYeled Preschool A Program of Jewish Federation of Madison Haley, age 3, explains, “I like making challah at school because I like school. I like to eat challah because I am at school. It tastes good. We We look forward to baking challah each week at Gan HaYeled. On Thursdays, need it for Shabbat. We eat it at school too during snack. I like to put the children make the dough from scratch. On Fridays, they each create on raisins, sprinkles,“ and seeds. I like challah!” their own challah to take home for Shabbat!
HOW WE MAKE CHALLAH First, we add the yeast Second, we mix the yeast with water Third, we add sugar Fourth, we measure and add oil Fifth, we add salt Sixth, we add flour in a separate bowl Seventh, we combine all the ingredients Eighth, we mix, mix, and mix Ninth, we bake them in the oven Tenth, we clean up Shabbat Shalom! Yum, Yum!
LEARN MORE ABOUT GAN HAYELED PRESCHOOL • Serving children 18 months through 5 years old of all backgrounds. We offer flexible schedule options to blend with Public School 4K, including wraparound care, and experienced, loving, compassionate teachers. For more information or to schedule a tour: Contact Marla Becker, Director, at [email protected] or (608) 278-1808.
MIDRASHA HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Open to all local Jewish youth in 8th through 12th grade
photo left: Students enjoyed the Midrasha Hanukkah party complete with latkes, sufganiyot, and intense game of Hanukkah Trivia on December 18. photos right: The Yiddish and Israeli Music classes each performed a Hanukkah song for the group.
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