JEWISH FEDERATION OF MADISON November 2014 Cheshvan-Kislev 5775
Inside This Issue
Jewish Federation Upcoming Events ...... 5 Start Planning for Summer Camp! ...... 14-15 Business, Professional & Service Directory ...... 20 Simchas & Condolences ...... 6 Jewish Social Services ...... 17 Lechayim Lights ...... 21-24 Congregation News ...... 8-9 Jewish Education ...... 18-19 Israel & The World ...... 26-27
Your Gift Touches You are cordially invited to attend The 2014 Thousands of Lives Annual Meeting of the in Madison and Jewish Federation of Madison Sunday, November 16, 2014 All Over the World! 4 to 6 p.m. Today is a great day to make your gift of the Jewish Federations of North Amer- to this year’s Jewish Federation of Madi- ica, a worldwide network that serves mil- Goodman Jewish Community Campus son Tzedakah Campaign! Your single gift lions of Jews and non-Jews every day. 7762 County Highway PD, Verona will help support more than 20 essential During both ordinary and extraordinary 4:00-4:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and reception agencies and programs here in the Madi- times, our strong extensive network of 4:30-6:00 p.m. Program and Annual Meeting son area, as well as humanitarian pro- agencies and volunteers is uniquely posi- grams in more than 70 countries tioned to assist those facing hardship here Couvert: $10 per person worldwide. and around the world. Please join us as we highlight the successes of the past year Jewish Federation of Madison is part Our 2014 Campaign is in full swing and present the following awards: and we are working hard to meet our goal ❖ Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award -- 1,036,000 of raising $1,036,000. Thanks to the ef- forts of the campaign chairman, Marc Zach Galin 950,000 Shovers, and all of our campaign volun- ❖ Ben Minkoff Volunteer Award (a surprise announcement) 900, 000 teers who have taken time out of their ❖ For the first time, the Andrea J. Stein Jewish Community 850,000 busy days to make a commitment to the future of our Jewish community! Will Professional Award will be presented to Faygie Matusof. 800,000 you help us reach our goal this year? Other business includes the election of the Board of Directors 750,000 Thank you to all the campaign volun- and Officers. teers and those of you who have already 700,000 $723,366 Please RSVP by November 7th via donated. Your effort brought our cam- email ([email protected]) • via phone (608.278.1808) 650,000 Donated paign total up to $723,366 but this isn’t or at JewishMadison.org 600,000 So Far! enough. If it is important to you to live The IRS requires us to 550,000 in a vibrant, caring, organized Jewish community then please donate. For more inform you that the 500,000 cost of your couvert information about our local agencies and is not tax deductible. 450,000 programs funded by the Tzedakah Cam- 400,000 paign, please refer to the information in this issue of the Madison Jewish News. 350,000
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7pm – Kesher Film Series Featuring The Case For Israell Temple Beth El Lounge, 2702 Arbor Drive This movie presents a vigorous case for Israel's right to exist, protectp its citizens from terrorism, and defend its borders. Professor Alann Dershowitz engages leading political, judicial and academic leaders from Israela and
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Family Education Event Israeli “Dream Doctors” Medical Clowns Sunday, November 9, 5:30-7 p.m. Women’s Night Out: The Miracle of Oil – Hanukkah Cooking Class at from the Sovev Kinneret of Israel, hosted through All Things Olive, 2701 Monroe Street our Partnership2Gether (P2G) program Wednesday, November 19 An expert chef will take us on a 4-course adventure into the health benefits of cook- 12:00-2:00 p.m. at UW School of Medicine and Public Health ing with olive oils and balsamics. Space is limited. $20/person. Go to www.jewish- 12:00-1:00 p.m. - Lecture, Room 1335 HSLC madison.org to register. 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet, room 1345 HSLC 5:00-7:00 p.m. Community and Midrasha Dinner at Temple Beth El ($10 fee for Dinner) Israel for Teens 7:00-9:00 p.m. Kesher Film Series featuring The Case For Israel at Temple Beth El Israel Advocacy Program for 9th & 10th Graders The Jewish Federation of Madison’s newest program, Partnership2Gether (P2G), Sunday, November 16, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. serves to connect Madison to the people of Israel. Our first program kicks off on Temple Beth El November 19 by hosting our first delegation, the Dream Doctors, from the Sovev 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison Kinneret Region of Israel. Mark your calendars for this fascinating program. Israel’s innovative and progressive approach to medical care has incorporated What’s your response when you’re asked about Israel in school??? Dream Doctors into patient care for over 10 years. The program has had such positive On November 16th from 11:30am-1pm, all 9th and 10th graders are invited to results in the care, treatment and healing of patients in Israel that Dream Doctors now an Israel advocacy program focused on advocacy in high school. work in over 70 hospitals throughout Israel. This program will be led by Racheli Those that are interested in learning more about the unique and fascinating work Komar-Aziz, Madison’s community Is- the Dream Doctors perform will have a rare opportunity to hear their presentations rael program specialist, and Rebecca during the day, at the UW Medical Campus, or at a community dinner at Temple Beth Schwab, UW-Hillel’s engagement asso- El in the evening. ciate and former Midrasha teacher. Join us for the Kesher Film Series featuring The Case for Israel at Temple Beth El. 11:30am - Bagel and nosh in the This movie presents a vigorous case for Israel’s right to exist, protect its citizens from MaTTY lounge terrorism, and defend its borders. Professor Alan Dershowitz engages leading political, 12:00am - Program in the adult lounge judicial and academic leaders from Israel and North America in honest and insightful discourse regarding the challenges facing Israel and the West. 7:00 p.m. schmoozing and noshing with free snacks and drinks. 7:15 p.m. The Case for Israel film followed by what promises to be a lively discussion. More details will be provided in the next few weeks on JewishMadison.org and through the Monday morning emails from the Jewish Federation of Madison. Regis- tration can be completed online at JewishMadison.org.
Café Ivrit (Hebrew Café) Café Ivrit is an informal and friendly way to improve your conversational Hebrew, meet new people and enjoy a cup of coffee along the way. Starting Nov. 5, every alternate Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the shlichims’ house, downtown. Please contact Racheli for more information: Notice of the 2014 Annual Meeting of the [email protected] Jewish Federation of Madison Sunday, November 16, 4-6 p.m. Are you an adult who is interested in Goodman Jewish Community Campus, 7762 County Hwy. PD, Verona learning Hebrew? Would you like to learn 4:00-4:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and reception conversational skills? 4:30-6:00 p.m. Program and Annual Meeting Couvert: $10 per person Now is your chance! Join Racheli Komar-Aziz, our community Shlicha Please join us as we highlight the successes of the past year and present the follow- (Israel Program Coordinator), for an adult Hebrew class. ing awards: When: Beginners, Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; Advanced, • Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award to Zach Galin Mondays, 7-8 p.m. • Ben Minkoff Volunteer Award (a surprise announcement) Where: The Max Weinstein Jewish Community Building, • The Andrea J. Stein Jewish Community Professional Award will be presented 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison for the first time to Faygie Matusof Fee: $18 (Scholarships available) Please contact Racheli at [email protected] with Other business includes the election of the Board of Directors and Officers. questions. Register online at www.jewishmadison.org Please RSVP by November 7th via email: [email protected], via phone: Organized and sponsored by the (608-278-1808) or at JewishMadison.org Jewish Federation of Madison
6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI 53719 • 608-278-1808 • [email protected] • jewishmadison.org 6/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Election Update 2014 Center for Jewish Studies BY MICHAEL BLUMENFELD Voter ID Welcomes Ariana Horn as Wisconsin Jewish Conference On Thursday, October 9, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order blocking Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, implementation of Wisconsin’s voter ID Weinstein Distinguished November 4! law. As a result, voters will not be re- There is a lot at stake on Election Day, quired to show a photo ID at the polls on Graduate Fellow including the hotly contested gubernatorial Election Day. For up-to-date informa- race between Governor Scott Walker and tion on the state’s voter ID law, visit BY MELISSA MILLER lations, with the African-American Mary Burke. In addition, the lieutenant www.bringit.wi.gov. community turning inward to practice governor, every member of the state As- The Mosse/Weinstein Center for more radical forms of activism. sembly, state senators from odd-numbered Polling Place Hours Jewish Studies is thrilled to welcome Ariana’s work examines the strate- districts, the state treasurer, attorney gen- Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Ariana Horn, the new Weinstein Dis- gies the Milwaukee Jewish commu- eral and secretary of state are all up for tinguished Graduate Fellow in Jewish nity pursued to advance Civil Rights election on November 4. On the federal Finding Your Polling Place Studies and Education for the aca- before the rupture. These local groups, level, there is no U.S. Senate race this year, To find your polling place and see demic year 2014-2015. A graduate stu- such as the Milwaukee Jewish Council but every member of the U.S. House of what will be on your ballot, visit dent in the History Department at and the Federation of Jewish Women’s Representatives is up for re-election. https://myvote.wi.gov/ UW-Madison, Ariana has also been a Organizations of Milwaukee, were There are also several referendum ques- Project Assistant at the Lubar Institute unique in that they sought educational tions on the ballot this year, including a Registering at the Polls for the Study of the Abrahamic Reli- solutions to promote racial equality. state constitutional amendment to establish If you are not registered to vote at gions (LISAR). Her work focuses on This approach included conferences a state transportation fund in the constitu- your current address or have changed interfaith and interracial activities in and conventions at local schools, tion and specify that any money deposited your name since the last election, you twentieth-century Milwaukee. Ari- churches and synagogues. One aspect in the fund may only be used for trans- may register at the polls on Election Day. ana’s current project explores the ways that Ariana is especially excited to portation-related purposes. Dane County When you arrive at your polling place, in which Milwaukee Jews responded share with our Jewish Studies majors voters have two additional referendum you will need to fill out a voter registra- to the Civil Rights Movement, as well is the Project Understanding work- questions: one to raise the minimum wage tion form and provide proof of residence. as what sets the African-American/ shop series from the late 1960s. These to $10.10 per hour and the other on Acceptable forms of proof of residence Jewish dialogue in Milwaukee apart programs brought together black and whether or not the state should accept fed- must contain the voter’s name and cur- from similar relationships in other Jewish Milwaukeeans, as well as peo- eral Medicaid (BadgerCare) expansion rent address. Some examples of accept- urban areas in the 1960s. ple of other backgrounds, to create dollars. able proof of residence documents are: a As part of her position with the community education projects to com- Here are some important things to re- current and valid Wisconsin driver’s li- Center for Jewish Studies this year, bat prejudice and discrimination. member before you head to the polls on cense, a bank statement, a paycheck, a Ariana will be giving talks to our un- This work is particularly close to Election Day: residential lease that is in effect on Elec- dergraduate students to introduce them Ariana’s heart. As she explains, it was tion Day, a utility bill issued within the to the role Milwaukee Jews played in crucial to pursue research at the doc- last 90 days. For a full list of acceptable the campaign for Civil Rights. She toral level that “could be used to un- Like Us proof of residence documents, please notes that the African-American and derstand, and possibly improve, on visit www.gab.wi.gov/voters. Jewish communities in Milwaukee en- present-day circumstances.” She Wisconsin law requires voters to re- joyed a particularly close partnership hopes that this work will be impactful Facebook! side at their current address for at least 28 in the 1960s. These two groups today and will help us to work towards Friends of Jewish Federation of days to be eligible to vote at that address. worked closely together to address a solution to the continued segregation Madison can get timely programming If you have not lived at your current ad- problems of segregation and create of Milwaukee public schools, a solu- updates, tell us what you “like,” and dress for 28 days, you may still vote from new opportunities. However, in 1966- tion that draws on the heritage of these spread the word about the work we your previous address. 1967, they suffered a breakdown in re- groundbreaking Jewish organizations. do with your generous support. See photos from recent events, and If you have any questions about vot- encourage friends to join you in supporting Jewish Federation of ing in Wisconsin, you can contact: Madison, and more. Find us at The Government Accountability www.facebook.com/ Board Help Desk: 608-261-2028. jewishmadison. The Dane County Clerk: 608-266- 4121 “Quality Care, Compassionate Communication” Simchas & Condolences PROUD MEMBER OF THE MADISON JEWISH COMMUNITY Mazel Tov to: Noah and Kate Seligman, on the birth of their son Asher William Seligman, grandson of David Seligman and Betsy Abramson and great grandson of Corine 2014 Cohn; Jacob Gabriel Williams, son of Elliot and Brooke Pike Williams and grandson 1848 WALDORF BLVD. | MADISON | 497-1392 of Deena and Peter Williams; and WWW.SONDELFAMILYVETERINARYCLINIC.COM Heshel van Wormer, son of Flora van Wormer.
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Adamah Neighborhood Table is executive chef, Mark Walters, and the made 1000 island and our Asian chicken Marcia: Although we are located on located at 611 Langdon St. managing partner, Marcia Terrones, of wrap with bok choy slaw and peanut-gin- campus in Hillel we are open to the public Visit their website for hours and menus: Adamah Neighborhood Table to find out ger sauce. We offer counter service which and we invite everyone in to enjoy what we www.adamahmadison.com just how things are going at the new restau- is great for busy students who need to grab have to offer. We are unique in Madison Adamah Kosher Catering is also avail- rant located inside of Hillel. a quick bite on their way to and from and have something for every taste. Even able to service events at Hillel and through- classes, but also a comfortable dining area if you don’t keep Kosher it is still a great out the greater Madison area. Q: Give us a little background on for families and those who have more time yourselves. How did you land here, to sit and stay a while. opening a new kosher food service operation? Q: What sets you apart from other Marcia: I have been in the catering restaurants in the Madison area? field for over 15 years. I worked on cam- Marcia: Well, certainly the fact that we pus at The Wisconsin Union as an event are Kosher certified (by Kosher Supervi- manager for a decade. After having my sors of Wisconsin). We found out after we second child, I took some time off to be opened that we are the only meat-Kosher home with my kids. I then went back to certified restaurant in the entire state of work in 2011 with Blue Plate Catering as Wisconsin! Isn’t that incredible?! an event planner. We (Blue Plate Catering) We also offer so many house-made were approached with the opportunity to items, our bakery is all made from scratch open this location at Hillel last winter. We as well as our salad dressings and soups, decided to accept this challenge and here just to name a few. Our “coconut ranch” we are! As someone who grew up Jewish, dressing is a must try- it is hard to believe I have a personal interest in this new that it is dairy free! endeavor. We are now operating the cafe location – “Adamah Neighborhood Table” Q: What are the most popular menu and “Adamah Kosher Catering” under the items? Blue Plate Catering umbrella. I am thrilled Mark: Our smoothie bar has been a Adamah Neighborhood Table’s executive chef Mark Walters with managing partner to be working back on campus – I love the huge success. Also, the falafel pita and Marcia Terrones. downtown vibe! southwest sweet potato hash are a couple Mark: I have been cooking for many of the entrees that we see ordered quite a years in a wide variety of restaurants in bit. The Miracle of Oil Cooking Class Milwaukee and the Fox Valley. I spent Sunday, November 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. three years working at the W Hotel in Seat- Q: What have been the biggest chal- tle before relocating with my wife to Madi- lenges with opening a kosher restau- Women’s Night Out at son about seven years ago. Since moving rant? here, I have been the banquet chef at the Mark: Since the market for kosher All Things Olive on Monroe Street Madison Club, executive chef of Samba foods is relatively small in the Madison Brazilian Grill, and now working for Blue area one major challenge was sourcing Brought to you by the Plate Catering at Hillel. Learning about quality kosher foods from our distributors. kosher cooking has been both challenging We have gone out of our way to get foods Family Education and fascinating and I am excited to be a from Milwaukee and Chicago in order to Committee part of Adamah. create the menu that we have. It was really difficult at first, but now things are rolling. Join us for a delicious Q: How would you describe your Surprisingly, one of the more difficult four-course vegetarian restaurant and what you offer? items to source (for our kosher catering op- Mark: We wanted to focus first on eration, which offers dairy and meat cooking experience that healthy, local and “from scratch” cooking, choices) is cheese. We were surprised that focuses on the benefits of after that, the kosher side of things just fell being in Wisconsin there aren’t more olive oils and balsamics. into place. Our menu is a good mix of tra- cheese producers that get kosher certifica- tion. ditional kosher fare – we offer matzo ball $20/ person, soup every day and make an incredible space is limited.
Register at The Jewish Federation of Madison expresses its www.jewishmadison.org appreciation to these individuals who recently made a tribute donation to honor someone or celebrate a special occasion Sandy Weinstein in honor of her grandaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Dee and Ken Stein
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Please contact Heidi Lauhon, Executive Swarsensky Scholar-in- Temple Beth El Director, at 608-238-3123 or execu- Residence Rabbi Jeffrey tivedirector@ templebethelmadison.org for membership information. Salkin Our events listed below are open to 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, unless oth- November 14th - 16th Our office will be closed Thursday, the community. Check out our Temple erwise noted. Temple Beth El is excited and hon- November 27. Beth El website at www.templebethel- We encourage members of the Jew- ored to have Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, of madison.org for more information on ish Community to join Temple Beth El, Temple Beth Am in Bayonne NJ, as our our worship times and special events. and we welcome prospective members Pizza, Havdalah & Bowling 2014, 75th Anniversary, Swarsensky All events take place at Temple Beth El; to participate in programs and activities. Saturday, November 1 Scholar-in-Residence. He is the author 6pm Pizza Dinner 6:30pm Havdalah of the acclaimed guide for B’nei Mitz- followed by Bowling at Ten Pin Alley, vah parents, Putting God on The Guest Friends of Emerson School – Jewish 6285 Nesbitt Road; Fitchburg, WI List, and has most recently authored, Come in from the cold, and enjoy The Gods Are Broken: The Hidden Congregations for Social Justice some warm friendships, pizza and Hav- Legacy of Abraham. There is no charge dalah in our own room at Ten Pin Alley. for all Swarsensky events. Volunteers Making a Difference Then we’ll take to the lanes for some But we ask that if you plan on attend- bowling. Pizza is sponsored by Temple ing, that you RSVP at www.temple- Beth El. Participants will be responsible bethel madison.org/ or to Aleeza Hoffert for paying for their own bowling shoes at [email protected] and games. Contact Aleeza program@ or call 608-238-3123 no later than Fri- templebethelmadison.org. day, November 7. Friday, November 14 Tots and Tunes 2014 6:30pm Reception with food by Sundays: Nov. 2 & Dec. 14 Layla’s Persian Restaurant 2015 Sundays: Feb. 1, Feb. 22, Mar. Reservations Requested 22 and Apr. 19 9:30am-10:30am in 7:30pm Shabbat Service with D’var the Adult Lounge by Rabbi Salkin: “Some of Our Best Fun for all children newborns to 5 Friends.” Judaism is more than they year olds!!! hated us, they tried to kill us, we won, There will be singing, crafts, challah let’s eat. Time to meet the righteous & juice. Come hang out with leaders gentiles of Jewish history. Oneg Shab- Lynn R., Karin H. and Kenny L. as they bat to follow services. teach the tots about Shabbat and Jewish Saturday, November 15 holidays through songs and crafts! 10:30am Special Torah Study with Rabbi Salkin, The Gods are Broken. The Friends of Emerson School – he/she would be willing to share with a Food-A-Rama legend of Abraham breaking his father’s Homework boxes group of students and guide them through Tuesday, November 4 idols is Judaism’s most famous (non- Friends of Emerson started the 2014- a learning project. Chess. Knitting. History. Food-A-Rama is an annual luncheon biblical) story. Do Jews still have the 2015 school year with terrific energy. We Science. Business. Sport. Etc. Many hob- held on Election Day at Temple Beth El courage to break contemporary idols? created over 100 homework boxes, learned bies or occupations could provide excellent in Madison, Wisconsin. The Temple is Followed by Kiddush Lunch. more about how we can volunteer at Emer- exposure for the Emerson youth. open to the community to come and Sunday, November 16 son School, and trained a new group of Friends of Emerson School – enjoy kosher style foods. We have the 9:45am Brunch & Keynote by Rabbi math mentors. Math Mentor Training options of dine in, carry out, and deliv- Salkin, “Why Jewish humor matters & A few of the volunteers who filled Lisa Stein, Math Specialist, led a valu- ery. Proceeds from Temple Beth El’s why the Seinfeld show is a metaphor for homework boxes at Emerson School - able training session for another group of Sisterhood Food-A-Rama benefit Tem- contemporary Judaism.” Reservations Front row: Larry Bensky, Karen Shevat math mentors. Lisa has listened carefully ple Beth El and community organiza- Requested. Dina, Cathy Kaplan, Karen Kepler (Emer- to feedback from prior mentors and has tions. Visit www.food-a- rama.com/ for 12pm Special session with Rabbi son principal), Barbie Swerin, Sherie Son- moved to make improvements to an al- more information. Salkin for 11th and 12 graders: “Israel del Back row: Marcia Vandercook, Rita ready great program. Lisa will meet with Without Apology.” Are your teens Hindon, Mary Fulton, Erica Serlin. the teachers so that mentor activities will Shabbat Dinner equipped to have conversations about We had a wonderful evening at Emer- integrate with work done in the classroom Get-Together Israel when they get to college? The son School. Volunteers from Temple Beth and target specific skills for the level of 7:15pm, Friday, November 7 workshop every Jewish kid needs to at- El, Shaarei Shamayim and Beth Israel each individual student. Materials appro- Famous Dave’s; 900 South Park tend. Teens will be given a nosh at Center filled the boxes with school sup- priate for students of different ages will be Street, Madison, 53715 11:30am in the Youth Lounge and Rabbi plies that had been donated to Emerson. available for the volunteers. The goal is for Please RSVP to Aleeza Hoffert at Salkin will join them at noon. The boxes will enable Emerson students a the students to learn, get to know their [email protected] to bounty of supplies for doing their school mentor, and have fun! let us know you are coming. Join us be- Temple Beth El 75th work at home. Roger Brown from Rocky Friends of Emerson School – fore hand for a pre-oneg nosh at 5:30pm Anniversary Gala Rococo donated pizza so that the volun- Tuesday Night Lights at Temple Beth El and Shabbat services 5:30pm, Saturday, November 15 teers from three different congregations On Tuesday evenings, Emerson school at 6pm. Our evening will begin with Hav- could relax, socialize, and make new is open to all students and their families. dalah, hors d’oerves and a special sig- friends. There are activities for all attendees, Community Pasta Dinner nature cocktail, Blue Heritage Karen Kepler, principal at Emerson healthy snacks, and each child receives a Mazeltini, which was especially created School, offered an informative tour of book to take home. Volunteers are needed and Dessert Auction 5pm Sunday, November 9 for our celebration. Emerson. Any visitor cannot help but be from 5:30-7:30 pm to help facilitate the Featuring a fantastic three-course impressed when feeling the positive energy programs. No special experience is needed. Our MaTTY youth group is hosting a pasta dinner and dessert auction gourmet meal catered by Angelo from and seeing the educational opportunity in It is wonderful to participate in the amaz- Flambé Gourmet. The meal will include the school. Karen explained the different ing community event sponsored by Emer- fundraiser and the entire community is invited! Advance registration: a choice of either a beef, fish or vegan volunteer opportunities. The math mentors son School. entree, and complimentary wine is in- will start meeting with their students dur- How to Volunteer $10/adult, $8/child (under 12) Tickets at the door: $12. Register on our website. cluded. ing the first week of November, so there is If you are interested in taking part in a The entertainment for the evening still time to sign up. Math Mentors meet Special Interest Club, becoming a Math • Delicious home-cooked pasta din- ner by our MaTTY teens (gluten free will feature nationally known comedian with the Emerson students for 30 minutes, Mentor, or serving as a facilitator for Tues- Cory Kahaney. We are fortunate to have once per week, during the school day. day Night Lights, contact anyone in Jewish available) • Exciting and delectable dessert auc- Michael Feldman of “Whad’Ya Know?” We’ll also continue to help with the com- Congregations for Social Justice. Or, go to as our emcee for the evening. munity events – Tuesday Night Lights. our website: www.jewishcongregations- tion! • Brag to friends about your amazing The price for this memorable There is also a program looking for new forsocialjustice.org Congregation con- evening of marvelous food, fun and out- volunteers: special interest clubs. At the tacts: cooking, and donate a dessert! • Proceeds will go to MaTTY’s pro- standing entertainment is $95 per per- end of the semester, students meet with Temple Beth El: Sherie Sondel, Marcia son. RSVP on the Temple website link their club for five consecutive Fridays. Vandercook, Betsy Abramson, Sandy gram fund, and a local charity. • Bears vs. Packers tailgate in the on the homepage at www.templebethel- They work on a project, then share their Wright madison.org. project at a special program for the Emer- Shaarei Shamayim: Sari Judge youth lounge after the dinner and auc- son School community. The perfect leader Beth Israel Center: Judy Pierotti, Nancy tion. for this group would have an interest that Resnick, Larry Bensky (Continued on page 9) November 2014 Madison Jewish News/9 Congregation News
sher. Bringing something home-made? cially those who feel their children may al- Use kosher ingredients. Kabbalat Shabbat ready know more than they do. Beth Israel Center services begin at 5:45. Dinner follows. Our major renovation and nine-month open to anyone who wants to see what our Converational Yiddish “camping” trip is nearly over. If all goes vibrant style of traditional, egalitarian Jew- MOUSY Shabbat Schmooze 7:00pm Mondays according to plan, this issue of Madison ish community is all about. 7pm Friday, November 21 at the home of Lucyna Shenkar Jewish News will be the last one in which On our November calendar: Home of Hannah and Nathan Ehrlich Join Yiddish enthusiast and talented we ask you to find our warm and welcom- Get a taste of Kabbalat Shabbat, savor teacher Sylvia Grunes at Yiddish class on ing congregation in various locations MOUSY Ceramics a delicious dinner, enjoy a bit of game play, Monday nights 7-8:30. Sylvia builds a love 1:30pm Sunday, November 2 around town. and schmooze aplenty with fellow high for the Yiddish language and culture Higher Fire Clay Studio Some programs will finish up the Fall schoolers and our gracious hosts, the through her long-running classes. Come 2132 Regent Street semester where they are currently, and we Ehrlich/Cohen family. learn from a master - all levels welcome Join MOUSY as we play with clay at will begin our return to 1406 Mound St. in and encouraged to attend. Higher Fire Clay Studio. Join our BIC December. Tefila Class with Rabbi high school teens as they tap into their While we complete our transformative Ben-Gideon Hebrew Reading Level II artistic side, learn to throw on the wheel, building renovation, Beth Israel services, 9:20am most Sundays 7:00pm Thursdays handbuild or sculpt, or just get together for classes, meetings and programs are taking BIC-Downtown, 126 S. Hamilton St. at the home of Anna Heifetz a fun afternoon of creative bonding. For place in our temporary downtown location, Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon leads a series This class is designed for those inter- more information, contact Deborah Hoff- at Temple Beth El, and other locations. of Sunday morning discussions about ested in reading Biblical Hebrew through man at (608) 256-7763 or hoffman@ Many thanks to Temple Beth El, Jewish prayer. This class will focus on getting study of the weekly Torah portion. bethisraelcenter.org. Federation of Madison, UW Hillel, and more out of individual prayer and commu- Whether beginner or intermediate readers, other organizations for helping us during nal services. While these sessions are open all levels of knowledge are welcomed. Led this exciting time in the life of Beth Israel Yom Rishon to all, they may be of particular interest to by Anna Heifetz. Contact the office to con- Center. 10:00am Sunday, November 9 parents of Talmud Torah students, espe- firm the schedule and location. Please join us for any of the programs BIC-Downtown, 126 S. Hamilton St. listed here. Call us at (608) 256-7763 or Come experience preschool family ed- visit www.bethisraelcenter.org, for more ucation at its finest! Yom Rishon is a information. theme-based program including art, move- Come find us at… ment, music, stories, and projects. There Temple Beth El Continued from page 8 …Temple Beth El on Shabbat morn- will also be some further learning on each ings. Services start at 9:30am. Enter from session's topic for parents and other adults Kesher Israel Film Series The game starts at 8pm and will most Knickerbocker Street and find us in the who accompany the children. November 19, 2014 “The Case For Is- likely end at 10:30pm. Pickup will be at lounge. Children’s services for babies In 2015 (and, if all goes well, in De- rael”; December 17, 2014 “Jellyfish”; Temple Beth El around 10:45pm de- through 7th graders are in the classrooms cember), Yom Rishon will meet at Beth Is- January 21, 2015 “Life in Stills.” pending on when the game ends. The adjacent to the lounge. There’s always a rael Center, 1406 Mound St. Put all the Main doors open at 7pm. Films begin event is $15 and includes dinner and light lunch after services, and all are wel- 2014/15 dates on your calendar: December at 7:15pm. Snacks provided. hockey. Please pay and RSVP online by come. 14, February 1, March 1, April 12, and “The Case for Israel” In this docu- December 1st. …126 S. Hamilton Street (one block off May 10. Attendance at all sessions is not mentary, Alan Dershowitz, Harvard the Square) for morning minyan (Sundays required. Come when you can! Questions? Law School professor and one of Is- Madison’s Jews’ Next Dor at 8:15, Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00), Contact Beth Copelovitch, education@ rael’s most prominent advocates, pro- (20- & 30-Somethings) bethisraelcenter.org or 256-7763. evening minyan (Sunday through Thurs- motes a discussion defending Israel’s Madison’s Jews’ Next Dor (Dor day at 5:45), office functions (come say right to exist. To do so he speaks him- means “generation” in Hebrew) is for hi!), and some meetings and classes. The Kabbalat Shabbat and self, and engages nine other persons, the Jewish 20- & 30-somethings com- A.J. and Celia Rosenberg Library is also Potluck Dinner prominent in their various fields. munity in and around Madison. We’re functioning in our downtown digs. 5:45pm Friday, November 21 open to all young adults, and organized …members’ homes for Friday night 2703 Mason Street Singles Creating through Temple Beth El (www.temple- services. Call the office, check Bring a kosher-dairy dish and/or bever- Community bethelmadison.org). www.bethisraelcenter.org, or subscribe to age to share. All potluck contributions Coffee Clutch our weekly e-newsletter to get the location must be dropped off in advance — before Friday, November 21 at 9am Young Adult Book Club details. And thanks to all the host families! 3:30pm. Bringing something commer- Steep and Brew, 6656 Odana Road, November 9 All Beth Israel Center programs are cially prepared? Make sure it has a heck- Madison, WI 53719 5pm-6:30pm End your week with your Singles A private residence in Northeast Creating Community friends. Madison, RSVP for the address Book: “Light Between Oceans” Congregation Shabbat Dinner Get Are you looking for a chance to so- cialize with other young adults in a Together meaningful way? Madison's Jews' Next 7:15pm, Friday, December 5 Dor is happy to continue its Young Shaarei Shamayim Taste of India Restaurant Adult Book Club, a chance to meet with 2623 Monroe Street, Madison other young members of the Madison Shaarei Shamayim, Madison’s Jewish Shabbat Services We’re once again meeting for dinner Jewish community while enjoying a few Reconstructionist and Renewal congre- Saturdays, November 8 and 22 on the first Friday of the month. And good reads and lively conversation. gation, welcomes new and prospective (see below for times) this month we’re staying right in the Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. members, as well as visitors, to partici- First Unitarian Society neighborhood. Join us for dinner at the This group will meet monthly on the pate in our services, discussions, classes, 900 University Bay Drive Taste of India, at 7:15 PM. The menu is 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact and celebrations. For more information On November 8 we will have a musi- long – chicken, beef, vegetarian dishes Aleeza Hoffert program@templebethel- or to learn about events, please visit our cal intergenerational Shabbat service for and more. Spicy, or not spicy at all. Be- madison. org or 608-238-3123. website at www.shamayim.org, email us kids and adults of all ages from 9:30- fore dinner everyone is invited to join at [email protected], or call 608- 11:00am followed by a bagel lunch. This us at Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, 257-2944. is a great opportunity to check out our Madison, for a pre-service Oneg Shab- Madison’s Jews’ Next Dor children’s education program. On No- bat nosh at 5:30. Services begin at 6:00 Meet & Greet Dinner Introduction to Jewish vember 22 Torah study begins at 9:30 PM. Please RSVP to Aleeza Hoffert at Thursday, November 20 6:30pm; Meditation and Chanting a.m. followed by Shabbat services at [email protected] to UW Hillel - Adamah Saturday, November 1, 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. and Kiddush at 12:30 p.m. let us know you are coming. This month we’re mixing it up and Please call office for the location having our Meet & Greet Dinner at Join us for Havdalah where we will Wrestling with Interfaith Grades 9-12 Adamah, Kosher Café at UW Hillel. focus on learning the basics of Jewish Issues For questions about MaTTY, our Please note the earlier dinner time. We'll meditation and chanting. This is for peo- Sunday, November 23 High School Youth Group, please con- walk over to the Terrace for those who ple who are new, as well as for old- 9:50-11:30 a.m. tact Naomi, at matty@templebethel- want to keep hanging out. RSVPs are timers. Please bring a dessert or healthy Located at the Center for Families, madison. org. appreciated to program@templebethel- treat to share. 2120 Fordem Avenue madison.org. Are you in an interfaith relationship Our Meet & Greet Dinners take place Havdalah, Chinese Food on the third Thursday of each month at Shabbat Evening Potluck and want to meet other couples in your and Fridays, November 7 and 14, 6:00 p.m. position? Are you trying to figure out a different restaurant each time. See you Please call the office for location how to raise children in a multi-faith the Badger Hockey Game then! Saturday, December 6 Celebrate Shabbat in community and household? Do you find your relation- • Havdalah and dinner: Meet at join us for our monthly potluck in a ship with your in-laws challenging when 6:15pm for dinner and Havdalah at Like Us on member’s home. Children are welcome it comes to religious issues? Concerned Temple Beth El. Facebook! to attend. On November 14 we will have about what you’ll do this Chanukkah/ • Badgers vs. Penn State Hockey Find us at a brief service followed by a discussion Christmas? Join Rabbi Laurie for a lively Game: MaTTY will travel to the Kohl – topic to be announced. Please bring a discussion where we will navigate these www.facebook.com/ Center together for the Hockey Game. vegetarian dish to share. difficult issues. Please RSVP in advance. jewishmadison 10/Madison Jewish News November 2014 UW Hillel Explores Jewish Peoplehood, Israel, and What’s In Between
BY JENNIFER JENNINGS Badgers for Israel, J Street U, and Social Action Israel Network (SAIN). At UW Hillel, you will find students Badgers for Israel is the pro-Israel po- hosting Congressman Mark Pocan to litical advocacy organization on campus. learn more about his trip to Israel, prepar- The organization serves an important role ing for a pro-peace rally on East Campus at UW-Madison by reaching out to stu- Mall, or raising money for a social serv- dent leaders and members of Congress. ice organization in Israel. UW Hillel is an Students participating in Badgers for Is- open, inclusive, pluralistic environment rael are trained by organizations such as for all students no matter their relation- AIPAC, StandWithUs, and Hasbara. ship to Israel. Hillel offers a range of Is- Through building strong relationships, rael programming including Taglit- Badgers for Israel is able to educate stu- Birthright Israel trips, cultural festivals dent leaders and members of Congress on and programs, the annual Madison Israeli why supporting a strong U.S.-Israel rela- Film Fest, and lectures. Home to three tionship is both important and necessary. student groups focused on Israel, Hillel Hillel supports Badgers for Israel by pro- offers students the opportunity to explore viding space for meetings and events, their interests and express their beliefs in funding, and staff advisors. UW-Madison facilitating a negotiated, two-state reso- SAIN is focusing on humanitarian issues a safe, accepting environment. This fall, Junior, Lila Greenberg, President of lution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. in Israel. Specifically, SAIN will be Rabbi Andrea Steinberger and Mickey Badgers for Israel, says, “Because of Hil- The organization approaches the conflict fundraising for Save a Child’s Heart and Komar Aziz, UW Hillel Israel Fellow, are lel’s support, I know that Badgers for Is- from a variety of points of view: emo- having educational lunch and learns facilitating a seminar about just that, rael is able to face even the hardest tional, religious, and academic. J Street throughout the year that focus on differ- opening the conversation on Jewish peo- challenges on campus. I love being a part UW-Madison hosts events that range ent humanitarian issues. SAIN’s partner- plehood and their relationship to Israel in of Badgers for Israel because it provides from casual conversations over coffee, to ship with Hillel is extremely important a safe, inclusive space. “Israel is the an inclusive space to talk about and prac- commemorative vigils, to professor pan- and helpful to help make the organization home of the Jewish people and by being tice pro-Israel political advocacy at UW- els. All the programs encourage inclusive successful. Hillel provides SAIN with a so every Jewish person should have a re- Madison.” dialogue and seek pragmatic solutions for budget and spaces and resources for lationship with Israel. Through different J Street UW-Madison was founded peace. UW-Madison Junior, Dvorah El- meetings. Additionally, it helps foster opportunities we give students various last year at UW Madison. J Street U is a ster, J Street U President says, “As a Pro- connections between SAIN and other ways to relate to, and be involved in Is- nationwide movement of campus chap- Israel Pro-Peace Pro-Palestinian student Hillel-affiliated organizations and allows rael,” says Mickey. Hillel’s Israel organ- ters advocating and educating for vigor- organization, we are proud to be affiliated the organization to use other connections izations, all advised by Mickey, include ous and sustained American leadership in with our campus Hillel where our politi- that Hillel has with the UW campus. cal perspective and connection to Ju- The UW Hillel staff is excited about daism can thrive.” the new directions the Israel programs are The Social Action Israel Network taking. “I am very proud of Hillel as an (SAIN) is a new organization on campus. organization that we are able to involve It is an apolitical organization that tries all Jews, with a variety of ideas about Ju- to create a diverse network of UW Madi- daism and about Israel. Hillel is a unique son students who are interested in pro- place in the array of Jewish organizations moting social and environmental efforts and communities around the world, em- within Israel. The main goals are to bracing every Jew, teaching that we are spread awareness and encourage conver- all a part of the Jewish people,” says sation on these important issues while Rabbi Andrea Steinberger. maintaining UW’s support for Israel and the ideals embodied in Israel’s Basic Law on Human Dignity and Liberty. UW- Madison Sophomore, Rachel Orbuch, SAIN President, says that SAIN’s mis- sion is the key to a peaceful future in Is- rael. “Too often today, people get bogged down in the politics in Israel and fail to focus on the actual people who live there who are affected by all the wars. Educat- ing around campus about these different people will also help show students that Israel is not all about war, but rather, that there is a diverse group of people who live there and want to learn and make a life for themselves, just like we do in America.” For the 2014-15 school year, BETHKEBETHKE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
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Kesher Israel Film Series Celebrating 27 Years! The second movie in the Kesher Is- vocates, promotes a discussion defend- rael Committee series of four has been ing Israel's right to exist. To do so he replaced. The movie, “The Case for Is- speaks himself, and engages nine other rael,” will replace the movie, “Yossi.” persons, prominent in their various “The Case for Israel” will be shown on fields. Among them are: November 19, 2014, at Temple Beth El. • Allan Sefian and Natan Sharansky Print The doors open at 7:00pm. discuss the effectiveness against terror- In this documentary, Alan Der- ism of Israel’s security barrier. Large Format showitz, Harvard Law School professor • Eytan Schwartz discusses the and one of Israel's most prominent ad- moral dilemmas for Israel in responding to terrorist attacks from Gaza. Direct Mail Kesher Israel Film Series includes: • Caroline Glick discusses the Graphic Design November 19: “The Case for broader context of culture and values FREE GRAPHIC Israel” that are necessary elements for peace. December 17: “Jellyfish” • Tzipi Livni discusses Iran’s desta- DESIGN SERVICES www.sprintprint.com January 21: “Life in Stills” bilizing impact in the Middle East. when you place an ad in • Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the Madison Jewish News! (608) 277-7500 Descriptions of future films will worldwide impact of Iran’s radical fun- damentalist ideology. appear in the Madison Jewish News Contact Tiz Goff at 2790 S. Fish Hatchery Rd. during the month they are shown. While this film is NOT RATED, we recommend it for teens, ages 13 and up. [email protected] Madison, WI 53711 Creating Memorable Mitzvahs is our Specialty! Celebrate your Bar or Bat Mitzvah with us! We have everything it takes to make your event extraordinary. From an elegant downtown location, to award-winning food, and
5 E Wilson Street 608-255-4861 www.madisonclub.org 12/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Discover Day School Information Night Parents interested in learning more all part of a community dedicated to help- ask questions and to become critical about Madison Jewish Community Day ing our children blossom,” says Dr. Hanna thinkers --the desire to learn is an innate re- School are invited to join us for an Infor- Grol-Prokopczyk, whose daughter is an sult of a many-layered curriculum. Aca- mation Night on Monday, November 17, alumna of the school. demic topics are explored in depth, while 2014 at 7 pm. “The bilingual curriculum, along with connections between subjects are empha- The program will feature the perspec- great science, math, and arts instruction are sized, leading to a rich understanding of tives of faculty, parents and alumni on major assets. I don’t think there is a better materials and concepts. what makes an MJCDS education unique school in Madison. The faculty is fully and and outstanding. enthusiastically committed to helping each Discover Day School – The program will be held at MJCDS, child grow and learn, and the very small Weekday Tours which is housed at Temple Beth El, 2702 class sizes allows a unique level of creativ- Weekday tours are held regularly Arbor Drive, second floor. Please enter ity and spontaneity,” she says. throughout the year on weekday mornings, through the doors off of the parking lot. 9:15-10:30 am. On these mornings, adults Talented teachers, Small Classes, are invited to tour the school, view classes Curious Minds, Jewish Hearts Warm Community in session, and learn more about MJCDS An elementary school serving families Individual attention for each student, though a Q&A session with the Head of from all branches of Jewish life, MJCDS talented teachers and a warm community School. students build both a love of learning and of families are hallmarks of the MJCDS Upcoming dates include Wednesday, a profound connection to Jewish life and experience. December 3 and Wednesday, January 14. heritage. From hands-on science experiments to To RSVP for one of these dates or to A challenging and inspiring dual cur- student-led book discussions to explo- schedule an individual tour, contact Rabbi riculum in general and Jewish studies in- rations of Jewish texts and modern Hebrew Rebecca Ben-Gideon, Head of School, at cludes hands-on learning and daily language studies, students pursue subjects [email protected] or We found an enormous pinecone at instruction in Hebrew language. in ways that challenge their intellect and 204-9900. recess. “MJCDS is a special place, where each feed their curiosity. child’s individuality is recognized and In the academic environment at prized, and where parents and teachers are MJCDS--where students are encouraged to
Morah Marla Becker guides students using resources on an iPad. Friends share a hug. Jewish Admenschures in October The Jewish Federation of Madison is excited to introduce a mensch! Take a picture with the mensch and send it to us to our new program, Mishpacha Admenschures, an easy and fun add to our Admenschures Album (photos may be shared on Jewish experience for your entire family. Our mensch doll is Facebook or other social media). To reserve a date with the available for you to take home for Shabbat or a Jewish holiday mensch, go to www.jewishmadison.org or contact Ellen Weis- with your family. Or borrow the mensch for a weekend and mer, [email protected]. set him somewhere to try to catch your family members being (At right) Hanging out at the Temple Beth El Sukkah.
The Mensch had a Shabbat snack with Daniel and The Mensch and Elijah celebrated Sukkot Torah study with Rabbi Biatch. Maya. Shabbat at Gan HaYeled.
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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. JewishMadison.org THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Jewish-Federation-of-Madison @JewishMadison 14/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Summer Camp and Israel Programs Time to start thinking about your summer plans already! Please visit www.JewishMadison.org for information on youth summer camps and organized trips to Israel.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS B’nai B’rith Beber Camp • Camp Chi Camp Interlaken • Camp Moshava Camp Ramah • Camp Young Judaea Midwest Habonim-Dror Camp Tavor • Herzl Camp URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
SUMMER TRAVEL PROGRAMS Amirim • NFTY Summer Trip The Jewish Federation of Madison is thrilled to announce that we have partnered Taglit-Birthright Israel • Tzofim Chetz V’Keshet with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to bring the One Happy Camper program to Madison. If you have a camper in grades 2nd-12th they may be eligible for a grant WUJS Hadassah Israel • Year Course to attend Jewish overnight camp for the first time. Young Judea Summer Programs To determine if you are eligible for the One Happy Camper grant please read below. If you believe that your camper meets the criteria please complete the application by visiting: www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper-2
The JFM One Happy Camper Program provides grants to encourage children - to attend overnight Jewish camp for the first time. It is not a scholarship fund and is not need-based. Our goal is to engage families who are considering sending their children to Jewish overnight camp and, in effect, to give them up to $1,000 off their camp fees to try a Jewish one. #"!! ! The following outlines the eligibility criteria for this program: • $1,000 grants awarded to first-time campers attending camp for 19 or more consecutive days, $700 for campers attending 12-18 consecutive days. • If camper attended camp in the summer of 2014 for 12-18 days as a first time -- camper and was NOT eligible for an incentive grant, s/he is still eligible for the grant if attending camp for 19 or more consecutive days. • First time camper must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp). $#"!“The ! values " ! that ! are lived ! daily are outstanding "! " ! and" ! $#"! ! " ! ! ! "! " ! " ! • Camper must attend one of the 150+ non-profit, Jewish, overnight camps listed ! the children ! have a wonderful - summer in so many ways.” on the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s website (www.OneHappyCamper.org/ ! ! - ~Camp Parent FindaCamp). Note: This program is an outreach initiative for children who are not currently receiving an immersive, daily Jewish experience. As such, children who attend Jewish day school or Yeshiva are not eligible for this program. If your child is not eligible and/or are interested in learning about financial-needs based grants or other camper funding opportunities please visit www.JewishCamp.org/Scholar- ships, contact your camp, or the contact person listed at the bottom of this page.
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Call today to schedule a personal appointment and discover what’s waiting for you at Oakwood Village: 608-230-4266. Or visit us online at www.oakwoodvillage.net. Find us on Facebook Oakwood Village University Woods • 6205 Mineral Point Road • Madison, WI 53705 November 2014 Madison Jewish News/17 Jewish Social Services A Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Madison www.jssmadison.org Time to Sign Up to Deliver Madison Jewish Youth Hanukkah Groups Deliver Sweet Menorahs! Rosh Hashanah Greetings Great for friends and families of all kinds! Thirty-two high school students from Goldman, Ellen Bresnick, Anna Feldman, Celebrate the Festival of Lights by bringing MOUSY, MaTTY, Jake Heifetz BBYO Max Lerner, Ruth Cesar-Heymann, Ari some light to seniors in nursing homes and and Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Sanroma and advisor Deb Hoffman. assisted living facilities. Volunteers deliver along with their advisors, spent a sunny Congregation Shaarei Shamayim: and set up electric menorahs, return once or September afternoon putting together Jake Huffaker, Gabe Wasserman and ad- twice to “light” the candles and pick up the Rosh Hashanah gift bags and delivering visor Maya Webne-Behrman. menorah at the end of the holiday. Have a lit- them to seniors living in assisted living Jake Heifetz BBYO: Jordyn tle visit and share the holiday! The first can- and nursing homes, as well as to some Schreiber, Abby Steinberger, Quinn dle is December 16. To sign up, contact Russian seniors. In all, 55 people received Frankel, Jake Stein, Lizzie DiTullio, So- Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, 608-442- honey cake and a New Year's card, along phie Boorstein, Sigal Felber and advisor 4083 direct or at [email protected] by with a visit from these fine young people. Jake Futerfass. December 10 or submit a volunteer applica- Many thanks to the Bernard-Donals fam- tion at www.jssmadison.org listing the names ily for hosting and to the students, their and ages of all participants. advisors and the parents who drove them (with apologies to anyone whose name is inadvertently omitted): MaTTY: Becky Weiss, Jenny Weiss, Caitlin Frank, Megan Frank, Zoe Shine- Retirement Party field, Adam Levy, Rachel Klein, Alana Turnbull, Sophia Grande, advisor Naomi It’s a Retirement Celebration for Barbara Spierer and you are Segal and parent drivers George Turnbull invited! and Dan Weiss. Please join us at an open house in Barbara’s honor on Sunday, MOUSY: Avi Bernard-Donals, Debo- November 9, 2014, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Tempo Ballroom and rah Blank, Albert Shoshany Glosser, Isaac Latin Dance Studio*, 701 North High Point Road, Madison. Rudin, Talia Ivry, Hannah Ehrlich, Aviv RSVP online at www.jssmadison.org or call the office at (608) 278-1808 Top photo: Avi Bernard-Donals *Tempo Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio is located at Old checking on his Sauk Road and High Point Road in the Sauk Point shopping center Samosas. along with the Alicia Ashman Branch Library.
Add Something Special to your Life: Right: Colorful gift bags and tissue paper Volunteer for Jewish create a festive look. Social Services!
Volunteer application at http:// OddJobbers: The really easy way to Below: MOUSY jssmadison.org/becoming-volunteer be really helpful! Can you change light students pose Our mission: Our dedication to serv- bulbs and hang a few pictures? Program for a photo. ice will improve the quality of life and a remote control? Reach something high? maintain the dignity of our clients in a OddJobbers do these and similar tasks for compassionate and caring atmosphere. seniors and people with disabilities. To be Volunteers will enhance the ability of the an OddJobber, you don't need to be able agency to achieve its overall mission. to do everything; you just have to like being helpful. Friendly Visitors develop on-going, one-to-one relationships with a senior or Youth Volunteering, Youth Group person with disabilities in a nursing Projects and B’nai Mitzvah Projects home, assisted living facility or living in Learn more at http://jssmadison.org/ his or her own home. Volunteers uni- youth-volunteering formly say that this is a very rewarding Come talk with us about doing a Bar activity that brings meaning and a wealth or Bat Mitzvah project with Jewish Social of feeling to their lives. Commitment is Services. There are also opportunities for about an hour a week for a minimum of older youth and youth groups to volunteer six months. and contribute to the community, develop Bikur Holim means visiting those new skills and have fun. Contact Louise who are sick. The Talmud says that such Goldstein at 608-278-1808, ext. 227 for a a visit removes 1/60th of the person’s ill- brochure or to discuss doing a mitzvah ness, but really the good that is done project with Jewish Social Services. through a simple visit is immeasurable.
A la Carte Volunteering Double your Volunteering Mitzvah Check with your human resources de- Choose “single servings” of volunteer partment to see whether your company opportunities if that’s what best fits your has a policy of matching employees’ com- life. munity volunteer hours with a monetary Driver Connection volunteers pro- donation to the agency for whom the em- vide rides to appointments and commu- ployee volunteers. What a great way to nity events. You’ll only be called when enhance the benefits of your volunteer we need you, and you only drive when work! you’re available. 18/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Jewish Education Yonim’s First Performance Announced Get ready for a toe tapping time. at the Holiday Art Fair were first learned Yonim’s first performance of the season at the fall retreat for Yonim middle will be at the Madison Museum of Con- school and high school students. Twenty temporary Art Holiday Art Fair. The Is- dancers joined Artistic Director Janelle raeli folk dancing troupe will bring its Bentley at OSRUI for an intensive week- special blend of lively music and color- end of dancing and fun on October 17- ful costumes to the Overture Center at 19. The Bet and Gimel groups learned 2pm on Sunday, November 23. The Hol- choreography they’ll be performing iday Art Fair is just one of the venues throughout the year and built lasting Yonim will perform at this year. You can bonds. catch them next month at the community If you’re interested in learning more Hanukkah party. about Yonim, please contact Cathy Some of the dances being performed Schrager at [email protected].
Fun for all at Yonim’s fall retreat.
Join the Fun at Ivrit B’Kef (Hebrew Fun) Beginning in January, Racheli Registration will open in December. Midrasha Komar-Aziz will offer a brand-new For more information please contact after-school adventure! It is for chil- Ellen Weismer, program@jewishmadi- dren in grades K-2 and will be held on son.org or Racheli Komar-Aziz, Is- Student Monday afternoons from 3:30pm- [email protected] Dinner 5:30pm at Beth Israel Center. Wednesday, November 19th at 5:00 p.m. Israel for Teens The Midrasha students are invited to join the community at What’s your response when you’re to an Israel advocacy program focused on asked about Israel in school??? advocacy in high school. a dinner with the Israeli Medical Clowns who are coming On November 16th from 11:30am- This program will be led by Racheli to Madison. Students will enjoy a delicious dinner, have 1pm, all 9th and 10th graders are invited Komar-Aziz, Madison’s community Israel program specialist, and Rebecca a chance to learn about this unique Israeli profession Schwab, UW-Hillel’s engagement asso- and will meet and talk with the Medical Clowns. ciate and former Midrasha teacher.
To sign up, register online or contact Ellen at Location: Temple Beth El. 11:30am - Bagel and nosh in the [email protected]. MaTTY lounge Deadline is Friday, November 14th. 12:00am - Program in the adult lounge
Are you an adult who is interested in learning Hebrew? Would you like to learn conversational skills? Now is your chance! Join Racheli Komar-Aziz, our community Shlicha (Israel Program Coordinator), for an adult Hebrew class. When: Beginners, Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; Advanced, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Where: The Max Weinstein Jewish Community Building, Café Ivrit (Hebrew Café) 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison Café Ivrit is an informal and friendly way to improve Fee: $18 (Scholarships available) your conversational Hebrew, meet new people and enjoy Please contact Racheli at [email protected] with a cup of coffee along the way. Starting Nov. 5, every questions. Register online at www.jewishmadison.org alternate Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the shlichims’ house, downtown. Please contact Racheli for more infor- Organized and sponsored by the mation: [email protected] Jewish Federation of Madison November 2014 Madison Jewish News/19 Jewish Education Gan HaYeled Celebrates the Fall and Holidays!
The Bet Class is doing yoga.
Laura and her Gimel class, Naomi, Orly and Opal stringing decorations for the Sukkah.
Left, the Dalet Class Maggie is showing off the sculpture is on a hayride at she made out of magnetic shapes. Apple Berry Farm.
For more information, please contact Rachel Sauer at 608-278-1808 or Right, Sydney, Avner and Elijah are [email protected] decorating the beautiful Sukkah.
Camp Shalom and Family Education present the Jewish Federation of Madison’s For children Maccabiah Winter Camp in grades 2-8 We’ve got ruach (spirit), yes we do! We’ve got Wednesday, December 31st, 9:00am-1:30pm: ruach, how about you? Closing Ceremonies and Vegetarian Pizza Party Monday, December 29th, 9:00am-4:00pm: Fee includes bus, t-shirt and pizza lunch on Opening Ceremonies, Team vs Team Competitions Wednesday. and Team Building Activities For cost and other information or to register go Tuesday, December 30th, 9:00am-4:00pm: to www.JewishMadison.org or you can contact Ruach rallies, Team vs Team Competitions, Ellen Weismer, [email protected] Coaches Competitions, Maccabiah Activity Marathon
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 SUNDAY SUNDAY Community Hanukkah Tzedakah NOVEMBER 9 Fair at the Goodman Community FEBRUARY 22 Women’s Night Out: The Center on Waubesa. Hamantashen Baking COMING SOON: Miracle of Oil – Hanukkah A light dinner and sufganiyot will be Workshop with • Tot Shabbat Cooking Class at All Things served. Schedule of events: Susan Roquitte. Olive on Monroe Street. 5:30 p.m. Welcome and registration • Mishpacha and Me 5:45 p.m. Havdalah led by the students of Our annual Hamantashen An expert chef will take us on a • Jewish Lifestyles series Madison Jewish Community Day School bake is always a hit! 4-course adventure into the • And more ... 5:55 p.m. Ceremonial lighting of the This year we will be baking health benefits of cooking with Hanukkah menorah led by the students in the new olive oils and balsamics. Space is of Gan HaYeled Preschool 6:00 p.m. Community Israeli dancing led Beth Israel limited. Registration is available at by Yonim Center kitchen! www.JewishMadison.org 6:15 p.m. Hanukkah tzedakah and craft activities
FAMILY EDUCATION EVENTS 2014-2015 Organized by the Family Education Committee of the Jewish Federation of Madison Look for more details in future editions of the Madison Jewish News or check online at www.JewishMadison.org 20/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Camp Corner
During third session campers were invited By Peyton to eat lunch with the Camp Director and I like Camp Shalom because there are so write articles about their summer at Camp many nice counselors and I made so many Shalom. More than 30 kids participated in new friends. And, when you’re in Gimel you Only 33 the activity. We will feature a few of thes get to sleep over at Camp. And if you are in Weeks until articles every month until our 2015 camping Bet or Aleph you get to do the latenight. That season begins. is, you stay at Camp Shalom late and you Camp2015! Shalom sing songs and the dance chug dancers per- form in front of everyone and that is why I love camp!
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Join us for great food, congenial conversation and stimulating programs at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus at Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive. Contact Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, direct 608- 442-4083 or [email protected] by 12:00 P.M. on the preceding business day, usually a Friday. The kosher-style meals are catered by Blue Plate Catering and a vegetarian or strictly kosher option is available with a reservation. If you are over age 60, a minimum donation of $4.00 is suggested, but please only pay what you can afford. The cost of the meal is $7.50 for those under age 60.
Monday, November 3, Lechayim does not meet
Monday, November 10, Lechayim commemorates Kristallnacht 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Mushroom Barley Soup, Vegetarian Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Sweet Potato and Carrot Tzimmes, Chocolate Babka 1:00-2:00 Professor Marc Silberman, “The Challenge of Teaching Nazi Germany or Am I a Masochist?”
Monday, November 17 11:00-12:00 Falls Risk Screening Health Assessment with the Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students 11:00-12:00 Free blood pressure screening by Lori Edelstein, RN 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Baked Cod, Coleslaw, Sour Cream Hashbrown Potato Casserole, Red Grape Cluster, Chocolate Chip Cookie 1:00-2:00 Danielle McKimmy, “Preventing Falls and Prolonging Independence”
Monday, November 24, Lechayim celebrates Thanksgiving 11:30-12:00 Yoga from a chair with Betsy Haimson 12:00-1:00 Kosher Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Peas and Pearl Onions, Pareve Pumpkin Pie 1:00-2:00 Pianist Dan Barker, “A Tribute to Yip Harburg – Transportation to Lechayim Over the Rainbow” Transit Solutions provides door-to-door service for $1 round trip, payable to the driver. Contact Louise Goldstein (608-278-1808, direct Next month’s dates 608-442-4083 or [email protected]) by 2:00 p.m. the Friday before December 1, 8 and 15 Lechayim to make a reservation. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon request. Please contact us if you need to cancel a ride.
Two Ways to Make Your Lechayim Snow Day Policy Lechayim Reservation: Lechayim is cancelled when the Madison Metropolitan School District closes schools due to inclement weather. • When you come to Lechayim, you can sign up for the fol- Listen to WIBA, WTSO, WZEE, WMLI, WMAD, WOLX, lowing week. WMMM or Charlie FM or watch a local channel on TV or the • Call Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808 or 608-442-4083 Internet (WKOW, WMTV, WISC or Fox 47) to learn if Madison (direct) or email [email protected] before Friday at 12:00 schools are closed. If Madison schools are open but we think p.m. If we will be closed on Friday, the deadline is the previous conditions warrant it, we will decide whether to cancel business day at 12:00. Lechayim. In that case, the decision will be made by 8:00 a.m. • Reservations cannot be taken after noon on Fridays or over and someone will call you and we will post the cancellation on the weekend. our website. • If you didn’t make a reservation in time but would like to come, call Louise on Monday morning before 10:00 to see if there have been cancellations. If someone has cancelled, we will For changes, updates or new information about any reserve that meal for you. • We regret that we are unable to guarantee a meal for last Jewish Social Services program, check our website at minute reservations or walk-ins. www.jssmadison.org 22/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Lechayim Lights
in the Health Assessments spon- tion to common fall risk miscon- sored by the Wisconsin Society of ceptions. About our Programs Pharmacy Students (WSPS) at Lechayim, will present “Reducing Get an early start on your Because the Temple Beth El speak to Falls and Prolonging Independ- Thanksgiving this year by joining Social Hall will be set up for their some of the ence.” On the same day, from us at Lechayim on Monday, No- Sisterhood’s annual Election Day challenges 11:00-12:00 the WSPS will hold a vember 24 when we celebrate Food-a-Rama, Lechayim will not and stum- Falls Risk Screening. with turkey and all the fixings. Pi- meet on Monday, November 3. bling This presentation intends to anist Dan blocks he raise awareness about falls risk, Barker, a Every year in November we has en- address common misconceptions, frequent commemorate Kristallnacht, the countered and introduce listeners to new Lechayim event that is often viewed as the in treating ways to involve everyone on their presenter, “official” beginning of the Shoah these top- Prof. Marc Silberman support team in efforts to keep will pres- (Holocaust). It is important to re- ics. safe by reducing fall risk and pro- ent, “A member the events that led up to Marc Silberman is a professor longing independence. A few top- Tribute to this landmark event, which did not of German at the UW-Madison ics of interest include falls risk Yip Har- occur in a vacuum. With each and an affiliate professor of The- assessments, myth busters, med- burg — Dan Barker passing year, however, fewer and atre and Drama as well as Com- ication risk factors, prevention Over the fewer of those who suffered at the munication Arts (film studies). He pro-tips, and how your healthcare Rainbow.” hand of the Nazis and their sup- grew up in the Twin Cities, where team can help. Yip Harburg was the lyricist for porters, and those who fought he was an undergrad at the Uni- Dani McKimmy, is a DPh3 stu- many familiar American popular them valiantly, walk among us. versity of Minnesota, completed dent pharmacist at the University songs such as “April in Paris,” As each generation goes the way his PhD at Indiana University in of Wisconsin-Madison School of “Brother, Can You Spare a of all flesh, we become more con- 1975, and taught at the University Pharmacy. Dani has been involved Dime?,” and “It’s Only a Paper cerned with how the lessons of of Texas in San Antonio before in an interprofessional student or- Moon.” He also wrote the songs in that era are taught. joining the UW-Madison faculty ganization, MEDiC, which is run the movie, The Wizard of Oz, in- For many years Professor Marc in 1988. His research has focused through the School of Medicine cluding the beloved “Over the Silberman has been teaching on twentieth-century German lit- and Public Rainbow.” His lyrics held more courses in the UW-Madison De- erature, film, and culture with a Health, for than a touch of social commentary partment of German on cultural special interest in political theater the past and he personally was a supporter life during the Third Reich and on and Bertolt Brecht in particular. three years. of racial and gender equality and German responses to the Holo- You can read more about him on She is cur- labor unions. caust. He says, “Most students his home page, http://german.lss. rently in- Dan Barker graduated from come with a lot of curiosity and wisc.edu/new_ web/?q=node/33. volved in a Azusa Pacific University with a many simplistic, stereotypical research degree in Religion and is a very ideas. While it is relatively easy We believe it is important to project tar- talented pianist and composer. to establish a chronology of what take charge of one’s life and health geting Now the co-president of the Free- happened, my aim is to help them as much as possible, in order to Danielle McKimmy medica- dom from Religion Foundation, understand that we cannot “know” live happily and healthily. A fall tion reviews to reduce fall risk Dan was ordained as an evangelist the Holocaust because it generates is often the precursor to a decline with Beth Martin, Ph.D., MS, minister at the age of 15; he be- such diverse meanings and awak- in overall health and ability as R.Ph. and Dave Mott, Ph.D., MS, came a freethinker in 1983. He is ens such contradictory memories.” people age, so it’s worth knowing R.Ph. Dani’s focus on falls re- the author of several books and the On Monday, November 10, Pro- that there are ways to reduce the search comes from an interdisci- composer of a great deal of music, fessor Marc Silberman will speak risk of falling. On Monday, No- plinary perspective with the goal including religious music for on “The Challenge of Teaching vember 17, third-year Doctor of to keep older adults independent which he still receives royalties. Nazi Germany or, Am I a Pharmacy student Danielle as long as possible by reducing He plays piano weekly at the Masochist?” The presentation will McKimmy, who has participated their fall risk and bringing atten- Nakoma Golf Club piano bar. Rosh Hashanah Teas at Capitol Lakes and Oakwood Village Photos by Louise Goldstein
Karen Shevet Dinah blows the Shofar.
Greg from Yid Vicious entertains the crowd.
Denny Geller visits with the Grossbergs. George Wolnak tells a story. Paul Grossberg and Sally Oosterhaus November 2014 Madison Jewish News/23 Lechayim Lights Spotlight: Harsha Keister Jewish Social Services Brings Shabbat to Our Seniors BY PAMELA PHILLIPS OLSON new mothers. I enjoyed the mas- sage and felt its healthy benefits to Our monthly Shabbat gatherings include wine donated by Years ago in Kandveli, a suburb me and my son.” She has studied Frank Liquor, candles and challah, singing and discussion. of Mumbai, a young woman be- massage in India and America. came the first to be granted a di- Harsha married an American. Attic Angel Place at 2:30 in the Garden Room vorce from her abusive husband. She has a daughter Vipasha and 8301 Old Sauk Road To her shock, her community son Edward from that marriage. A program of Jewish Social Services and Attic Angel Place. scorned her. She was so deeply af- The marriage did not last. Music by Les Goldsmith and the assistance of Angel Volunteers. fected by their ill treatment that Strongly independent, she be- December 5, March 6 she chose to come to America. lieves in her right to respect. She Harsha Keister’s smile is daz- possesses an independent spirit Capitol Lakes at 3:00 in the Grand Hall zling, radiating and a forgiving 333 West Main Street warmth and joy heart. She still A program of Jewish Social Services and Capitol Lakes in the world has a friendly Retirement Community. Led by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger around her. Her connection to with assistance from UW students through the UW-Hillel name means her American Foundation. “Pleasure.” She husband. In November 14, December 16 (Hanukkah Party) was born into a Madison she highly educated started her own Oakwood West at 4:00 in the Oaks Community Room family in India. massage busi- 6225 Mineral Point Road “My great-grand- ness, “Satyam.” A program of Jewish Social Services and Oakwood Village father read and Now her daugh- University Woods. With the assistance of JSS volunteers and spoke English. ter, who also music by Lauren Mazur. He was called studied mas- November 7, December 12 upon to translate sage, works letters from the with her. ATTENTION REHAB PATIENTS: If you are going to be in one Britishers to the Years ago, one of these locations during your rehabilitation, you are welcome Indian kings. of Harsha’s to attend. Grandfather par- long-standing ticipated in pas- clients sug- sive resistance gested she vol- against British Harsha Keister unteer at Pharmacy Students Provide rule. He was jailed (Photo by Pamela Philips Olson) Lechayim. Har- with Gandhi.” sha hesitated but Monthly Health Assessments Harsha’s beloved father, a pro- when she came to Lechayim she The next Wisconsin Society of medical conditions, gait, strength fessor of politics, history and reli- felt a great connection. She has Pharmacy Students Health Assess- and balance and causes. The stu- gion, is devoted to his children to volunteered for the past six years. ment, a Falls Risk dent pharmacists are this day. “Each evening after din- She returned recently after an Screening, will be at supervised by regis- ner, he would take us for a walk. extended visit to India. Her dear Lechayim on No- tered pharmacists and We’d come home and have yogurt mom was ill and, as is Hindu cus- vember 17, from will be available to and fruit. Then he would teach us tom, wanted to ask Harsha’s per- 11:00-12:00. A simi- meet with you individ- an ancient Sanskrit chant. He mission to die. Harsha, her father lar assessment last ually to discuss your would ask us each how our day and sister were all present at her spring focused on OTC (Over the falls-related questions and con- was and listen to our answers mother’s funeral. Counter) medications and the risk cerns. carefully. Finally he would ask Currently Harsha is healing of falling; this assessment will The next Health Assessment how we could have made our day from a bad fall she had in India. focus on other factors, such as will be in January, 2015. better.” But, she came back to Lechayim. When Harsha gave birth to her We are so lucky to have her first son, Mehul, she and her baby warmth and caring smile again received a massage each day for and enjoy her company each from 40 days. “It was the tradition for Monday. Jewish Social Services! Transitions Do you know a senior who is new to Madison, or are you yourself a Happy November Birthday newcomer? JSS volunteers will visit and bring you a gift bag with Evelyn Miller Mary Jo Ball information about programs for seniors and JSS’ services, treats and Hagit Vardi Sandy Bierman a few surprises. Just contact us at 608-278-1808, ext. 227. Our thanks to Maurie’s Fine Chocolates and Lorna Kniaz Bagels Forever for their donations to this program. Best Wishes for your Wellness Ron Lapin Sandra Golden Harsha Keister Need an “Oddjobber”? Bon Voyage, Welcome Back Do you need an “oddjobber” to do a few small but neces- Dorit Bergen, Manhattan and the Mississippi River sary chores for you? Jewish Social Services volunteers can Nena Dyhr, London be sent to take care of some of those little but important things Welcome to your new home around your house or apartment. To request an OddJobber, Milt Leidner, Heritage of Middleton contact Louise Goldstein at 608-278-1808, ext. 227 or Janis Wrich [email protected].
Condolences If it’s something we can help you with, we’ll have a volunteer To the family of Edith (George) Wolnak OddJobber contact you. 24/Madison Jewish News November 2014 Lechayim Lights Scenes from Lechayim
Saretta Burke Sally Jamison, Ginny Graff, and Robert Schlesinger
Bill White
Dean Ziemke, Florence, Paul, and Jules Grossberg. Photo by Pamela Phillips Olson.
Debbie Spear, Sam Jacobs and Pamela Phillips Olson
Debbie Spear and Lori Edelstein Mindy Wiseman and Alice Loew Sandy Bierman with her Aunt Anita Parks.
Photos by Louise Goldstein
Janis Wrich and Debbie Spear Len Stein and Allyn Bress
Milt Leidner and Abe Landsman Pamela Phillips Olson, Merilyn Kupferberg and Sheila Cohen Josh DuPont on the piano. November 2014 Madison Jewish News/25 This article is about Jewish immigration from the Pale and Ghettos and their adaptation to American society (part 1) 26/Madison Jewish News November 2014 and Israel the World Israel Joins the International Struggle to Eradicate Ebola
MASHAV, Israel's Agency for Inter- tions, the Foreign Ministry has decided The clinics, which were manufactured ness among populations with high poten- national Development Cooperation, will to increase Israel's contribution to the in- in Israel, were built in accordance with tial for infection. send three mobile emergency clinics to ternational effort to prevent the spreading standards and guidelines of the World An Israeli team has already been sent areas in western Africa where there is a of the Ebola epidemic. Health Organization for the treatment of to Cameroon, where it was favorably re- high risk of infection with Ebola. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has Ebola. A staff of medical experts will be ceived by the local authorities. The MFA In response to requests by many gov- authorized MASHAV, Israel's Agency for attached to each clinic, and they will train also sent emergency equipment to the ernments, the Secretary-General of the International Development Cooperation, the local practitioners in the operation of government of Sierra Leone, and in re- United Nations, the Director-General of to send three mobile emergency clinics to the clinic and its equipment. In addition, cent weeks shipped personal protection the World Health Organization as well as areas in western Africa where there is a staff training will focus on preventing the equipment to teams of the African Union. Israeli and international aid organiza- risk of infection with Ebola. spread of the disease and raising aware- Am Yisrael Buy: A Pro-Israel Smartphone App The latest Israel technology wasn’t de- the technology on the other side. Using pose it. very fortunate to be in a position where I veloped at the Technion, nor was it the Buycott app, which catalogues prod- But Cohen insists that building an app can make a difference.” hatched by a startup in Tel Aviv. In fact, ucts and their affiliations and lets users with a pro-Israel message is vital. it didn’t come from Israel at all. set up campaigns to either support or “I’ve always taken the view that it’s Am Yisrael Buy, a new app (available avoid certain products, pro-Palestinian better to put out a positive message,” he on Apple, Android and Windows Phone) activists created a “Long live Palestine, said. “Quite frankly, a specific BDS app, designed to help users locate and buy Is- boycott Israel” campaign, which now has by downloading it, you send a message, raeli products, is the brainchild of Rabbi over 400,000 users. In contrast, Buycott’s whether you intend to or not, that you are Daniel Cohen, 49, the spiritual leader at “Support Israel and Boycott Terrorist Or- supporting BDS. The commerce is im- Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Or- ganizations” has just under 12,000 users. portant, but equally important is the mes- ange, N.J. While Buycott wasn’t designed sage that the American Jewish After learning this summer about apps specifically for the BDS movement, sev- community in general is supportive of Is- being developed to advance the Boycott, eral other apps have been, including two rael. So each download of [my] applica- Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) move- separate ones that share the title “Boycott tion goes in the column of supporting ment, the rabbi said he “went looking for Israel.” And in March this year, the BDS Israel.” a pro-Israel app and couldn’t find one movement announced that it was creating Cohen said he hopes to clean the app’s that was standing up to BDS.” an app that offered a comprehensive data- interface and attract people with greater So Cohen, who sees BDS as a move- base of Israeli products, and a barcode technical know-how to work on the app. ment geared toward “isolating and de- scanner to help everyday consumers boy- But he’s not looking to monetize it or stroying the Jewish state,” took it upon cott the Jewish state. start a company. himself to create Am Yisrael Buy, which “For me it’s about the mission, the launched just before Rosh Hashanah. Interestingly, despite their different love for Israel, and the commitment that Some 2,500 users have downloaded it so goals, Am Yisrael Buy and the BDS apps brought me into the rabbinate and made A screenshot of the Am Yisrael Buy far; it includes a list of Israeli products are similar in that they share information me an avid Zionist,” he said. “I’m just app. for purchase, as well as links to Israeli about Israeli products. A consumer wish- media outlets and Israeli organizations. ing to buy Israeli goods could easily For now, the effort pales compared to download a BDS application and repur- ...... From the Mid-east to the Mid-west: Track The Map ...... Where in Israel was this photo taken? Acharey ha’chagim sameach
BY RACHELI AND MICKEY AZIZ-KOMAR Gideon leading the Conservative serv- Community Shlichim/Israel Program Specialists ices, and to hear the spiritual words of Rabbi Andrea Steinberger during the There is a saying in Hebrew Reform services. I had the privilege to “acharey ha’chagim sameach” (Happy join my voice with theirs and offer my post holiday)! own thoughts in a D’var Torah on Yom In Israel the yearly routine starts Kippur about prayer and connection to only after the High Holiday season. the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Schools start their curriculum, parents This was our first year celebrating pause from cooking so much, and the the Holidays with our son Ofek. Our atmosphere just calms down… family enjoyed building our first This year being in Madison for Rosh Sukkah and hosting different gatherings Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot was each night. Building our Sukkah was an different from last year. adventure in itself. We were originally Last year, we had just arrived. We told that we could not build our Sukkah didn’t know right from left, what’s Con- in the courtyard of our apartment build- The first one to guess will win a yummy Israeli servative, what’s Reform? Where is the ing because it is a public space. But the chocolate and Israeli T-shirt! Please send your large Orthodox community we were office managers told us that if we DID used to? It was a year of learning, of be- build it we would have to take it down answer to: [email protected] coming comfortable in a different and within 10 days, essentially allowing us foreign community. to fulfill this mitzvah! (There was an Last month was not guessed yet. In 5774, we spent time learning, ex- actual court case in New York over a periencing and getting to know so many Sukkah on public property and the Come on, you know where that was ... faces of Judaism here in Madison. We judge that was Jewish told the man he were moved and honored to begin 5775 had a week to take it down…) (Another hint: Next to Tiberius) at UW Hillel with Rabbi Rebecca Ben- November 2014 Madison Jewish News/27 Connecting with Israel Meet the Medical Clown Delegation from Israel
Hertzel Gabriel Hagar Hofesh Hamutal Ende Shoshi Ofir Dafna Tener
The Jewish Federation of Madison’s tient. The Israeli Medical Clowns differ Hamutal Ende invasive examinations of children in newest program, Partnership2Gether from clowns that volunteer in US hospi- Hamutal is a medical clown who spe- hospitals. (P2G) is excited to host our first delegation tals whose function is to entertain. The cializes in working with children who of professionals from the Sovev Kinneret Israeli medical clowns, through their in- have autistic disorders in special kinder- Dafna Tener of Israel: Medical Clowns. The delegation tegrative and individual approach, help gartens and in private one-on-one treat- Dafna is a researcher and has a PhD in will meet with professionals throughout people heal. Delegation participants in- ments. social work. our community on Wednesday, Nov. 19. clude: The Medical Clown Program is a sup- Shoshi Ofir Want to learn more and read the par- portive profession in Israel that helps re- Hertzel Gabriel Shoshi is a medical clown and re- ticipants’ CVs? Visit the website at: duce the stress, anxiety and fear patients Dr. Hertzel Gabriel is the Medical Di- search at The Tene Center who special- www.dreamdoctors.org.il/ experience, and aids in healing. The med- rector of the Jordan River Village and a izes in sexually abused patients and ical Clowns are trained (in psychology, Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist. social work, nursing and theater) and work with medical professionals in many Hagar Hofesh areas of medical needs and specific pop- Hagar is a medical clown who special- ulations. For example: children, aging izes in anxiety and post-traumatic pa- adults, sexual abuse, PTSD, and chronic tients. Read about Hagar’s work during illness, to name a few. They approach Operation Protective Edge at Bazily Hos- each patent individually and work hand pital during the missile attacks on the in hand with medical staff on each pa- south of Israel. Touching Israel: Women of the Wall BY CHERYL TEMKIN rabbi convinced the Israeli government to wear. forcing minhag hamakom, i.e. the local erect a barrier. As a result, the women would gather to practice. During that Rosh Hodesh cele- During the early years, the women daven Shacharit, morning prayers, at the bration, they arrested three WOW partici- While spending the past few summers were continuously harassed, but attracted Kotel and then move over to Robinson’s pants for violation of the norm. Among living in Jerusalem and studying at the relatively little publicity. Many years later, Arch to read from the Torah scroll. those arrested was Anat Hoffman, chair- Conservative Yeshiva there, I became in- Women of the Wall, with the financial Between 2003 and 2009 things were person of Women of the Wall, along with volved with Skilled Volunteers for Israel, backing of the Reform Movement, peti- relatively quiet and a small group of Lesley Sachs, WOW’s executive director. a vibrant organization founded by Marla tioned the Israeli Supreme Court to be Women of the Wall, mainly made up of Various news outlets picked up the Gamoran, who many of you know. granted the right to hold Rosh Hodesh North American Jewish women who either video of the arrests and the widespread In 2012, Skilled Volunteers matched me services, including Torah reading, at the immigrated to Israel or were living and publicity drew attention to the organization with Women of the Wall (WOW). WOW Kotel. studying there, showed up every Rosh and the monthly prayers. As a result, the was founded in 1988, when 100 women, The Court decided that it was not the Hodesh. During those years, the makeup crowds started to grow but the arrests did mainly from the US, attended the First In- proper forum for the discussion, and cre- of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, not cease. When five of the women were ternational Jewish Feminist Conference in ated a government commission to come up which has had control over the Kotel since apprehended in April 2013 they were taken Jerusalem. The women decided to gather with a compromise. 1998, had become predominantly ultra-Or- before Judge Sharon Bavly, who ruled that at the Kotel, the Western Wall, for prayers The commission offered three alterna- thodox in nature. the women were NOT violating the local and Torah reading to celebrate Rosh tives to the women: October 2012 was supposed to be an practice. Although the police appealed her Hodesh, the new month, which is tradition- 1. They could hold their services at a especially important hallmark for WOW decision, Judge Moshe Sobel upheld her ally a women’s celebration. section of the Kotel located in the Muslim because Rosh Hodesh Heshvan coincided ruling. A young Israeli woman, Anat Hoffman, Quarter. The police immediately nixed that with the Hadassah Centennial Convention As a result of the legal decisions, WOW had recently gotten her BA in psychology proposal, however. being held in Jerusalem. Hadassah dele- participants were now protected by the po- at UCLA, where she had been introduced 2. They could daven at a wall outside gates were to join WOW at the Wall for lice. The women were able to pray in the to a whole different way of viewing Ju- the Old City. The women objected to that morning services on October 16th. That Women’s Section of the Kotel and they daism and Feminism. When Anat arrived suggestion. plan was later replaced with one that had came by the hundreds and continue to do at the Kotel, she was shocked to see 3. They could pray at the archaeological WOW very briefly hosting Hadassah del- so. women being assaulted, both physically site of Robinson’s Arch, which the time egates at the Kotel late on the evening of Israel is a young nation, only 66 years and verbally, by angry ultra-Orthodox was cramped, not wheelchair-accessible, October 15th. old, but our Jewish traditions extend back men. and in desperate need of repairs. I was in Israel at that time, assigned by thousands of years. Israel is the sole From that day on, a small number of So WOW returned to the Israeli Skilled Volunteers for Israel to be the liai- democracy in the Middle East, while main- women-modern Orthodox, Conservative, Supreme Court. In 2003 the Court ruled son between Hadassah and WOW. taining its status as the spiritual and phys- Reform, Reconstructionist-have continued that the women had a legal right to pray at At about 10 p.m. on October 15th, a ical homeland of Jews the world over. to gather at the Wall once a month to cele- the Kotel as long as it was according to few volunteers gathered at the Wall’s Women of the Wall has been the bene- brate Rosh Hodesh. They always stand in minhag hamakom, i.e. in accordance with Women’s Section to prepare for the Hadas- ficiary of a modern-day legal system that the Ezrat Nashim, the women’s section. local practice. Local practice was loosely sah delegates. Unfortunately, we were recognizes the needs of all Jews to come When the Kotel was liberated in June defined as precluding reading from a Torah joined by a few police officers, who at that and pray freely at Judaism’s most holy site, 1967 during the Six Day War, there was no scroll or the wearing of a tallit by a woman, time were under the authority of the ultra- the Kotel. It’s a wonderful example of Mechitza, no divider between the sexes. It specifically a black and white or a blue and Orthodox Western Wall administrators. democracy at work. was only several months later that the chief white tallit that a man would traditionally The police were a bit overzealous in en- 28/Madison Jewish News November 2014
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