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Volume 7, Number 12 August 2013/ Av-Elul 5773 Terry Feldbaum to Debby Grant leaving our Federation to head Indy Federation chair 2014 Annual With extremely mixed nancial standing. Our En- Campaign emotions, Executive Vice dowment holdings have increased from 4 million to We are President, Debby Grant let over 6 million, and several thrilled Federation President Mitch years of annual campaigns to an- Wayne know that she will in excess of $600,000 show nounce be resigning her position at the Jewish Federation at the us that our community has t h a t the capacity and reputation T e r r y end of August. Debby has accepted an offer to become for outstanding philan- Feld- thropy. And National JFNA b a u m Executive Vice President of the Jewish Federation of notices: We were awarded will chair Greater Indianapolis. the Sapir Award for Cam- the 2014 “While we are deeply paign Leadership in 2007 – Annual Federation Cam- the glass half full, to her, the saddened that Debby will because Debby believed it paign. Terry has been a could be done. glass is overflowing. “ be leaving us,” said Mitch, We are also proud of long time volunteer with “it is a great honor and op- Debby has worked hard our Annual Campaign and to be inclusive in all our Debby for her diligent ef- portunity for her to use the forts to “Grow Jewish Mi- even chaired it with her Federation programming. leadership skills she so ca- chiana” and her out- husband Alan Feldbaum in She is sensitive to the needs pably put to work here in standing representation of the early 90’s. She is cur- of all community members, our community.” the Jewish community to rently on our Executive Debby’s nine-year tenure and always has a positive outlook on any situation. the community-at-large. Board of Directors. She has has been one of growth and Debby brought the also been a member of the community-building— and As one of her staff members noted, “Debby doesn’t see JFNA Leadership Cabinet she leaves us in a good fi- Please turn to GRANT on page 7 and has participated in many General Assemblies Remodeling underway at Federation and National Lion of Judah input from architect Dean strength of our Jewish com- Conferences. Most recently Now that the last camper has gone home, the hard Bergeman, Debby Grant, munity. Please call Debby at Terry has stepped up to be Ilene New, and Ina our President-Elect to fol- hats are ready to take on Phase I renovations at the Rosenberg. We look for- low our new President ward to unveiling this new- Mitch Wayne. Federation. The first under- RENOVA est honor wall at our 2014 TION ZONE taking is the installation of PLEAS We hope to be able to Annual Campaign Opening E EXCUSE the Endowment Wall, a pro- OUR AP send both Mitch and Terry PEARANCE ject that has been several in the fall, a lovely tribute to on the Campaign Chairs the many families and indi- and Directors Mission next years in the making. The wall was designed by Larry viduals who have invested in perpetuity for the future Turn to RENOVATION on Page 9 Turn to FELDBAUM on Page 9 Piser of Piser Designs, with 2 Our Community New s August 2013 Our Community News Volume 7, Number 12 Chai Lights: Around and About Our Community August 2013 Av-Elul 5773 Upcoming Weddings Proud Grandparents Israel Maccabia Games Jewish Federation Congratulations to Irish Mazel Tov to Rabbi Mazel Tov to Rabbi of St. Joseph Valley (as in Notre Dame) fencer 3202 Shalom Way Dovid and Rochel Gold- Dovid & Bina Margulies Madison Zeiss, who won South Bend, IN 46615 berg who celebrated the on the birth of a grandson, the gold medal at the Mac- Phone: 574-233-1164 engagement of their Chaim born to Hudis and Fax: 574-288-4103 cabia Games in Israel for Web: www.thejewishfed.org daughter, Shevy to Aryeh Shalom Fleischer and a Team USA. The American Mitchell Wayne, President Berkowitz of Toronto, granddaughter born to fencing team also won Debra Barton Grant, Canada. Feige and Baruch Badian. Executive Vice President gold. Silver went to the

Terry Feldbaum, President Elect Mazel Tov to David and Mazel Tov to Mike and Russia and Bronze to Israel.

Brian Kordansky, Vice President Dr. Sarah Goldstein on Mimi Lerman on the birth the engagement of their of a granddaughter, Kayla Ilene New, Vice President son, Zach , to Aliza Krin- Shaindel, born to Nathan David Ravitch, Secretary sky of Chicago. and Yochie Lerman. Mara Boettcher, Treasurer

Charles Simon, Mazel Tov to Larry Another Graduate! Immediate Past President Piser and his bride Jessica Congratulations to Seth Stuifbergen on their very Rosenberg, who graduated Marilyn H. Gardner, Exec. Vice President Emerita recent wedding. Best from IU Bloomington. Seth

BOARD OF DIRECTORS wishes to family of the is son of Lisa and Michael Melanie Brown groom: Dayle and David Rosenberg and grandson of Anita Fishman Piser, Aviva, Ian, Liora Ina and Irv Rosenberg. J. Daniel Gezelter Marlene Hollenkamp and Eliana Wulfsohn and Bonny Hoover Sarah Anne and Ira Anes. Ruth Hutt Maddie Zeiss wins gold Yehuda Seligson Cari Shein Rozi Wax Federation begins executive search Carin Weingarten The past few weeks have Campaign will proceed as Search Committee. “ JEWISH FEDERATION been busy ones for our Jew- usual. The Mandel Center for ANNUAL CAMPAIGN ish Federation Executive 2014Annual Campaign Additionally, the Execu- Leadership Excellence pro- Terry Feldbaum, C hair Board. After several meet- tive Board of Directors has vides a full range of Federa-

STAFF ings they will make a rec- contracted with The Jewish tion executive talent acqui-

Lori DeMike, Kitchen Manager ommendation to the Board Federations of North sition and transition ser-

Karen Dwyer, of Directors for an Interim America to conduct a na- vices. During the last two Office Manager/Editor th Director at their August 6 tional search for our next years, the Mandel Center Lizzie Fagen, JFS Director Board Retreat and then that Executive Vice President. has actively worked with Bob Feferman, CRC Director person will be announced President Mitch Wayne Federations in hiring 25 Emily Hahnenberg , immediately after that reports, “We are delighted new executives. Administrative Associate meeting. Their plan is for to be working with the If you know anyone in- Sarah Lotter, PJ Library the Interim Director to Mandel Center for Leader- terested in the position, Reut Oz, Israeli Shlicha overlap with Debby for a ship Excellence through please contact Carin Maher Mike McComish , Associate few weeks as she wraps up JFNA to facilitate our na- at carin.maher@jewishfeder Regina Rozenblit, Accounting Manager her tenure as our Executive tional search process and ations.org or visit www.jew Vice President. Our regular are honored that Past Presi- ishfederations.org for more Stephanie Scharf, JFS Associate fall programming and Jew- dent Ron Cohen has agreed information about careers Susan Sobczak , Receptionist ish Federation Annual Monika Wayne, to chair our Executive in the Federation system. Program Director

Our Community News is published monthly by the The mission of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley is to Jewish Federation of St. Joseph serve the Jewish people—locally, in Israel, and throughout the Valley for the Jewish world—through coordinated fund raising, community-wide community in Michiana. programming, social services, and educational activities. August 2013 Our Community News 3 Federation staff comings & goings

Last month the Jewish our new JFS Associate. Federation said good-bye Stephanie received her to three of our staff mem- M.S.W. from the Univer- bers, Jewish Family Ser- sity of Illinois at Chicago, vice/PJ Library Associate worked in Child Protec- Nitzan Lahav Paster, our tive Services in Chicago, Israeli shlicha Lea Lehavi , was the community edu- and Program Director cator and social worker for Anna Soloveychik. Planned Parenthood of Indiana, and taught psy- Jewish Family Services chology at Brown Mackie Nitzan, her College for ten years. Federation welcomes Stephanie Scharf, Monika husband Among her responsibili- Wayne, and Sarah Lotter to Federation staff Amir, and ties, Stephanie will be We are pleased to wel- children Noa, planning the Lunch and with their one-year old come Monika Wayne as Ido, and baby Learn Series, some new daughter Nona, who is a our new Programming Asaf are programming for our huge fan of PJ Library. Associate. Monika came to heading back Baby Boomer Generation. Sarah’s first PJ Library this country in 1991 from to Israel now She wants to develop pro- event is coming up on Switzerland, accompany- that Amir has completed grams of interest to a wide August 11. Check out the ing her husband, Mitchell his studies. Nitzan, a li- audience. She will also be details on page 5. And if Wayne, who was starting censed social worker in working with Lizzie Fagan you’ve got a 7 or 8 year- his career at Notre Dame. Israel, was a great asset to on the Yom Iyyun later old, watch for a letter an- After a couple of years our Jewish Family Services this fall. “I am very happy nouncing our very excit- when her English was Department and as PJ Li- and excited to be working ing new PJ program ex- good enough she started brary staff liaison. Nitzan for the Federation. The pansion for that age teaching German at Notre could be found handling staff has been so suppor- group! Dame. In 2002 she be- anything from making tive and helpful. I already came an American citizen home visits to coordinat- feel like I am part of a Programming and now considers herself ing programs at Tangle- wonderful team, and look Anna Solov- more American than wood to facilitating ses- forward to a future at the eychik after a Swiss. sions with Camp counsel- Federation.” busy and en- For a few years Monika ors. Families with young Please give Stephanie a gaging year as was a stay-at-home mom children will remember warm welcome! She is a our Program to her children Nicole and Nitzan fondly for the crea- great listener and would Associate un- Andrew, then returned to tive activities and adven- love to hear about any fortunately work as a substitute tures she planned for the ideas you have for lunch announced that husband, teacher in the PHM dis- PJ Library crowd. Her programs. Vitaliy had accepted a trict. In recent years, she gentle, caring and down- new position in Cham- has become more involved to-e arth approach was PJ Library paign, IL. We are sorry to at Temple Beth-El Reli- much appreciated by all Sarah Lotter , wife, say good-bye to such a gious School and other who worked with her. We mother, teacher, is well fun, warm and hospitable programs there. will miss Nitzan and wish qualified to take over our family and an incredible She is looking forward her the best back home in PJ Library programming program director! Anna to coordinating our pro- Israel. and administration. Sarah left us a lasting contribu- gramming schedule, keep- Stephanie Scharf, who recently received her mas- tion with her production ing the calendar full of a has served on the Jewish ters degree in child devel- of “Russian Tales” the variety of activities and Family Services Advisory opment and currently story of our community’s working with volunteers Board for 4 years, will be teaches preschool at The Russian immigrant experi- to bring our community taking over many of Nit- Stanley Clark School. ences, fabulous book clubs together to enjoy a range zan’s responsibilities as Sarah and her husband and an excellent adult Steve live in South Bend education series. Turn to STAFF on Page 7 4 Our Community News August 2013

Caring Connections by Lizzie Fagen, Jewish Family Services Director

“Slow down you move dark, winter months! Rabbi Yisrael Salanter. is to keep pictures of my too fast…got to make the I would like to, suggest Compiled by Neil Harris family and home on my morning last…” The lines however, that as wonderful using the following web- cell-phone. When I am feel- of this song and snatches as summertime is to refresh site: www.aishdas. org/ ing particularly stressed, I of the melody grabbed my our spirits and renew our asp/ 2010/03/lists.of . quickly look at the pictures attention this past month souls—it is no longer Middos.shtml ). of the people I love most in as I read an e-mail from a enough to sustain us It is not easy to sustain this world and regain a board member of the Jew- throughout the year in our an inner balance or sense sense of centeredness and ish over-night camp at modern, fast-paced world. of calmness when sched- safety. Self-care is what- which our youngest sons We need to take the ules are tight, deadlines are ever works for you in a attend. In his e-mail, the “essence” of summertime – due, family members are highly personalized/ board member explained those S-L-O-W-E-D down sick, and community mem- individualized way, that why Jewish summer camp feelings , that place of tran- bers are in need. But we calms and centers you. It is so important to the over- quility—and bring it into must learn to practice our is something you do or all emotional/spiritual/ our everyday lives regard- own “self-care” if we are practice for yourself – even and physical health of our less of the season. going to be able to sustain for a minute or two – children. He wrote… that We can look to our Juda- ourselves through the trials EVERY SINGLE DAY. to be in an environment in ism for insights into how to and tribulations of the year One of our objectives in which our children are accomplish daily spiritual and remain strong for those Jewish Family Services, is electronically unplugged renewal. I have the privi- who depend on us. to try and help community and away from home S-L- lege to know a community And what is self-care? members find productive O-W-S down time to create member who teaches a mus- Self-care is not self- and meaningful ways to powerful and meaningful sar class (a class on ethics) indulgence. Self-care is cope with the many chal- Jewish experiences that last that focuses on how to lead something that a person lenges in their lives – a life-time. This experience a meaningful and well- does for him/herself—that whether it is through our coupled with the naturally directed life. In one of her is highly personalized— direct services or special- “S-L-O-W-E-D” down sea- handouts, based on the 13 every day of the week, that ized programming. This son of summer (with its middos (ethical traits) of brings a sense of calmness objective will not change in long days and nights of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter( an and healing in the life of the 2013/2014 year. As we enjoyable outdoor activi- 18 th century scholar) we are that person. Some people prepare for the upcoming ties) creates a powerful taught that Rabbi Salanter practice “self-care” by year, you can, as part of the experience, indeed. cherishes the important meditating or exercising. preparation, practice the As we know the “slow- midda ( trait) of “ menucha ” – Others might read a book, midda of menucha – tran- down” season of summer tranquility—the importance go for a short walk, or quility- on a daily basis, so is not only for our children, of finding an inner- wear an article of clothing you will be best prepared but for us, adults, as well. calmness. The handout or jewelry that might be to manage whatever the How many of us look for- states that, “…The midda colorful and calming to the new year brings — indi- ward to the warm days ( ethic) of menucha , is an wearer. One of the ways in vidually and collectively. and long evenings of sum- important and overlooked which I practice “self-care” mertime with more relaxed trait..”. It further states family schedules and that, “We are all so con- Jewish Family Service Alert!! planned vacations? We cerned about staying con- look forward to our sum- nected and running from Jewish Family Services would like to re- mers with bated breath place to place that it is easy mind our community members that if you or and sighs of relief when to forget that we need to a loved one are hospitalized it is YOUR re- they arrive. And how im- have a feeling of calmness sponsibility to inform your Rabbi, social worker, respective portant it is to us to have within us. If a person Jewish institution, etc. about the hospitalization. Due to our summers, because they starts out with a sense of strictly enforced HIPPA Privacy Act, hospitals and their sustain us through the balance within…then it is staff are no longer allowed to release personal information without the signed consent from the individual . complicated, busy, over- easier not to get over- whelming times of the rest whelmed and panic We are happy to come visit you, but we need you or a of the year and through the stricken.” (13 Middos of family member to call us to make a visit. Thank you. August 2013 Our Community News 5 Picnic! Federation Book פרפר PJ Library invites you to a Club News

On Monday, July 15 we dis- cussed “My Beloved World” - the autobiography of Sonia Sotomayor, It is one of so many

American success stories, but we couldn’t help but be deeply impressed by the intelligence and resourceful re- silience of Sonia Sotomayor. She tells her story with brac- ing honesty and writes in a simple and clear style, inter- laced with short but beautiful metaphors. Our discussion of the book led us to many different topics, among them the role and value of affirmative ac- PARPAR PICNIC tion. Sonia Sotomayor frankly admits how much affirma- Sunday, August 11, 2013 tive action helped her career and success, and we thought in her case it was well deserved. 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Jewish Federation’s Our next Book Club meeting will be on Monday, Au- gust 12th at noon. We will be discussing “ Nemesis ” by Butterfly Garden Philip Roth. The theme of this book is a wartime polio epidemic in the summer of 1944 and the effect it has on a Families with children from 6 months to 8 years closely knit, family-oriented New Jersey community and its children. old are invited to bring a picnic lunch and join us for story time as we eat near our very own Please note the new time for the Book Club is now butterfly garden. Drinks and desserts will be 12:00 PM! A *light lunch* will be prepared by Lori in the provided. Please RSVP to Sarah Lotter at 574- kosher kitchen of the Federation, or you can bring your 233-1164 or at [email protected]. own. We would love to welcome new members! Anyone can join us on a regular basis or just step in for a book discussion that is particularly interesting to you.

If you are interested in joining our discussions, please contact Monika Wayne at (574) 233-1164 so she can plan for the lunch.

Needle Arts Group resumes at Federation PJ Library expanding service It’s back with a new name! to 7 and 8 years olds We will resume our Needle Arts Group PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Founda- at the Federation, expanding our former tion, is made possible through a partnership with Knitting Group to include more forms of Friends of PJ Library philanthropists and our local Jewish needlework. We will meet on Thursdays at Federation. All families in our community raising Jewish 1:00 PM for 1 to 2 hours. Our first meeting is scheduled children from age six months of age through age six have for August 1st. This is a tentative schedule and we can discuss it if there is a better time in the week to meet. been receiving books each month from PJ Library. Everyone is welcome! Please join us if you would like The program is now available for 7 and 8 year old chil- to work on your crochet, knitting, or needlepoint or any dren in our community thanks to several generous other sewing project. You can bring either a personal or women from our community. Parents are asked to reply a charity project, and we can help you with to the letter that will be going out in the next few weeks new ideas, fix mistakes or teach you the basics. inviting participation. Keep PJ Library coming to your If you are interested, please contact Monika home so you may continue to explore the timeless core Wayne at (574) 233-1164 or values of Judaism through books and music. [email protected] 6 Our Community News August 2013 From the desk of our Israeli Shlicha Meet Reut Oz, your new “bridge” to Israel A Goodbye Note from Lea Lehavi

This year has introduced me to the "ט ו באב , תשעג"

real experience of longing: for home, It has been 11 family, dogs, and old friends. It had months that I made me stronger and tougher, and have had the also a bit fatter due to all the deli- honor of being cious challahs! your Shlicha, I learned to know Judaism from being your different perspectives, some of which Reut is an extraordinary person, “Israel” in Michiana. I started my is hard to encounter outside of Israel. as we say in Israel “the salt of the year and my first article with the I spoke about Israel when and wher- land,” and know that you are “firsts” I wanted or needed to do. So, ever I could. In our community and lucky that she agreed to serve as how did I do? especially to people and crowds that your shlicha. I have faith in the I’ve been to two Notre Dame Foot- were not Jewish. I did so with the good she will bring to our commu- ball games, and at one of them I hope for a better understanding from stood in the student section. You our other friends that live in Michi- nity, and I have no doubt that gotta’ love the Irish! What a spirit, ana as well. she’ll do a great job. what a perfect season; a great time to I had the pleasure to get to know Reut lives in my favorite place be Irish, to live in South Bend! I also families and individuals, teens, in Israel- the Yisrael Valley. You’ll rooted for the Irish on the Hockey tweens and tots. Thank you all for be lucky to have her host you and field and on the court of women's sharing your thoughts and stories show you around that wonderful basketball. I was also happy for the with me. area when you come to Israel. Black Hawks with their glorified un- SaBaBaH had great new experi- I hope you’ll use the High Holi- shaved victory! ences; we got to know new friends days as an opportunity to meet My experience here also included from across the ocean and started a Reut, since she will be visiting the living “like a grown up” and main- brand new Camp SaBaBaH. different synagogues in town dur- taining myself. I learned how to cook Camp Ideal was a great experience ing that time. She will also be at (sort of, anyone wants “hips” - my as well. I was lucky to work with an the Federation on August 18 for term for chicken thighs?). And when amazing staff, especially two amaz- Debby’s goodbye party. I couldn’t face my kitchen’s chal- ing directors, Dina Soloveychik and Lea Lehavi lenges, you opened your homes and Moshe Friedland. from all over our community that are provided company alongside won- My favorite aspect of our camp is coming together and creating a true derful meals, especially on Shabbat. the fact that we have kids and teens sense of Jewish peoplehood in our small community. Community Relations Committee sends Lea thanks You may notice that the Hebrew "ט ובאב ,On behalf of the CRC, we want to extend our most sincere thanks for your excep- date I’m writing this article tional work in service to our community and in representing Israel. is actually the Jewish “Valentine’s יום האהבה ,”Lea, you represent the very best of Israel and conveyed those qualities to our com- Day” —“The Day of Love munity through your excellent PowerPoint presentation in which you retold Israel's in Israel. It’s a great day for me to story through your family's story and your own amazing personal story. You set a express my appreciation to my lovely new record by giving this presentation on thirty occasions to civic groups, churches, adopted community. schools, and synagogues. You are living proof that there is no contradiction between So, what's next for me? I got ac- being pro-Israel and pro-peace. This point came out very clearly in your presentation cepted to Tel – Aviv University, and will leave many here in Michiana with a positive image of Israel not often provided where I will be majoring in history. by the media. So I’m ready to go to the “great and Furthermore, your excellent work with the children and youth of our community beyond” (AKA Israel). All I wish for through the SaBaBaH youth group, in the religious schools, and finally in Camp Ideal, you is that you will remember that has helped many youngsters to develop a strong Jewish identity and make a personal Israel is here for you. It will always connection to Israel through your many creative efforts. be your home and protector. All you Please know that your dedication to excellence and the many hours of hard work have to do is knock on the door; we’ll you gave to our community are greatly appreciated. We wish you all the best. be waiting to welcome you. August 2013 Our Community News 7

Women’s Endowment For nearly every annual Debby Grant (Continued from Page 1) Fund. And Debby has General Assembly of the strengths of the Jewish com- which help keep our com- taken us to the world. Jewish Federations of munity to light in her ser- munity connected and up- During her tenure, she has North America, Debby has vice as a member of the to-date. gone to Kiev and Israel taken our volunteer lead- board of Alzheimer Ser- Debby has brought the (2005), Ethiopia and Israel ers to introduce them to vices, Center for History, world to our doorstep. with Lionel Jensen (2007), the wider Jewish commu- Memorial Health Founda- Our Partnership2Gether Budapest and Israel with nity. Her national travels tion, South Bend Regional connection to the Western Linda Mintz (2010), she have included New Or- Museum of Art, United leans, Denver, Washington Religious Community, and The community is invited to bid Debby, DC, Baltimore, Chicago, FEMA meetings at United Scott, Jonah, Ben, and Sam good-bye at Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Way. One of the relation- a Shalom Social on Sunday, August 18, and Nashville. ships she is most proud of at the Jewish Federation from 1:30–4:30 PM. To honor Debby for her is the collaboration be- Treats from Breadsmith and frozen yogurt leadership, the Jewish Fed- tween the University of from Let’s Spoon will be served . Please RSVP by eration of St. Joseph Valley Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Aug. 12 to 574-233-1164. or on-line at thejewishfed.org. is establishing The Debby Performing Arts Center, Barton Grant Campership and the Jewish Federation Endowment Fund . The purpose of the fund is to in sponsoring the Michiana Galilee and the 13 US com- has led two teen trips to provide funding for chil- Jewish Film Festival, now munities in our Consor- Israel (2009, 2011) intro- dren living in our service starting its fourth year. tium has positively im- ducing our Jewish home- area to go to Jewish sum- Keeping our communi- land to over 40 teens and pacted our community mer day or overnight camp, cations up-to-date has also chaperones. She’s taken many times over the past 8 or to go on a Jewish Federa- been a priority for Debby. years, and we have be- two humanitarian mis- tion sponsored Community She has helped us develop come friends with and sions to Cuba (2012, 2013) Teen Trip to Israel. The Ex- an on-line presence with support individuals in Is- – one with our community ecutive Board of Directors development of a Website, rael through these efforts members and one with her has approved the base a Facebook page, and and those of the Jewish small city executive col- funding for this Endow- weekly email blasts all of leagues. ment from an unrestricted gift of $30,000 recently se- Staff comings and goings (Continued from page 3) cured from B’nai B’rith Men. To contribute to the of social, educational, and where she was an orien- dancer and enjoys reading fund in Debby’s honor, fun events. teering navigation guide and hiking in her spare make checks payable to “I am honored and ex- in the Israeli Air Force time. Jewish Federation of St. Jo- cited to work for the Fed- Commando Unit. More Anita Fishman is coordi- seph Valley and send to eration and to contribute recently she has been nating Reut’s schedule 3202 Shalom Way, South to our Jewish community.” working in the Moshav and is able to help you Bend, IN 46615 or make a Israeli Shlicha Hatzeva in the Arava on find a date for Reut to visit credit card donation on-line

Our final farewell was to an agricultural farm and your family. Please call at www.thejewishfed.org. helping out in the family Anita at 574-233-5574. Lea Lehavi . Please turn to business dealing in auto- page 6 for a good-bye note Community Relations Position formalized from her and a very nice motive accessories. letter of commendation Reut’s year as a nature Bob Feferman has been Bob will from the Community Rela- hiking guide has given her serving as chairman of the be respon- tions Committee. many of the skills she Community Relations sible for In just a few short weeks needs to do well on her job Committee for so many CRC re- we will welcome our new here. She organized a va- years now, that we forgot lated pro- Israeli Shlicha, Reut Oz. riety of interesting and fun to formally welcome him gramming Reut is 22 years old with a activities for different age when he took on this role and super- year of volunteer service groups and was responsi- in a part-time professional vising our in the Society for the Pro- ble for summer camp in staff position. As Commu- Israeli tection of Nature and two for kids ages 10-14. nity Relations Director, Shlicha. years of military service, Reut is an accomplished 8 Our Community News August 2013

Memorial Contributions to Community organizations Jewish Federation Designated Funds invited to submit calendar dates We welcome contributions to our various funds listed below. Individual acknowledgment cards are sent for each contribution.

The Jewish Federation Friends of The PJ Library maintains an online calen- Jewish Federation Campus Endowment dar for the community that Jewish Federation Exec. Director Discretionary Fund includes organization and Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley (Unrestricted) Jewish Federation Annual Campaign (Jewish Welfare Fund) congregational events, so- Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund cial activities, special ser- Ruth and Ben Levy Senior Services Fund vices and celebrations in Bernard H. Natkow Community Lecture Fund Bernard and Shirley Natkow Campership Fund addition to Federation pro- Bob and Pat Turbow (Library Acquisitions) Fund grams. With the New Year approaching we are once Okon Family Endowment for Holocaust Education again planning our calendars and scheduling new Ronald S. & Nancy Plotkin Cohen Endowment Fund Post 318, Jewish War Veterans Library Fund events. We are asking organizations and congrega- Robert Simon Leadership Development Fund tions to submit dates on their calendars for 2013-14 to Kurt &Tessye ( z”l ) Simon Seniors Living with Dignity Fund

the Federation by August 16th so they can be entered The Jewish Federation expresses its sincere in the on-line community calendar by September 1st. appreciation for these generous contributions : Please send your coming calendar dates to the atten- tion of Emily Hahnenberg at the Federation address or From the following contributors: Lynda and Chuck Simon Pinky and Bud Raab by mail to: [email protected]. Reggie and Judd Lowenhar Marilyn Brown Tammie and Alan Brown Beverly and Peri Arnold In addition to the date of event, please include time, Ina and Irv Rosenberg Faye Resnick place, a short description, and contact person. As ad- Helene and Bernie Katz Cookie Katz ditional information becomes available, such as cost or Board & Staff of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley further information about the event, please notify us so To the following funds: we can update your entry. If there are any conflicting Bob and Pat Turbow (Library Acquisitions) Fund dates, we will notify the parties so they can resolve the Jewish Family Services/ Kosher Food Pantry conflict. Jewish Federation Annual Campaign Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley The Federation’s goal in having a community-wide Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley Building Fund calendar on our web site is to bring the community Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund Okon Family Endowment for Holocaust Education together and keep everyone aware of events in our ser- vice area. We hope to include all the congregations Congratulations and Best Wishes to: and their events on this calendar. We count on the Debby Grant on her new position in Indianapolis congregations and organizations to keep up aware of their programming and to submit any changes so we Happy Birthday to: Maggie Goldberg

can keep the calendar up-to-date. Additionally, there Get Well /Thinking of You to: are links to each congregation’s websites on the Fed- Anita Boorda Pearl Weinhouse eration’s website. This way, individuals who are look- ing for regularly scheduled programs are sent directly In Appreciation to: to the website of the organization or congregation. Diane and Bill Sarnat for their hospitality Paul Klein for his work feeding our people Debby Grant for her work in our community Once our initial planning calendar has been set up, ad- ditional dates or more information will be added on or In memory of: around the first of each month. Please send any edits Sholom Gliksman Daisy Cox or new events directly to Emily at Ron Adelsman Sura Shikhman [email protected] . Harold Silberman Morris Katz Eugene Abrams Judith Harrington If you have any questions or concerns about our com- Steve Kovel Thelma Abraham munity calendar, you may contact Emily at the Jewish Warren Katz Bette Barron

Federation, 574-233-1164. August 2013 Our Community News 9 Renovations (Continued from page 1) Endowment Grant the Jewish Federation for and art room, new paint in Committee to confer information on how you the Community Room and can add your name to this atrium, and technical im- provements to our audio- wall and create a legacy for The Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund Grant Com- visual system. our Jewish Community. mittee will meet at the Federation on Wednesday, Au- Thank you to Board Vice Phase 1 Upgrades will gust 28 at 4:00 PM to consider who will receive alloca- President Ilene New for her include new carpet in the tions for this year’s grant cycle. Thirty applicants, in- work as chair of the Reno- community room, library, cluding seven from Israel, are seeking funding for pro- vation Committee. atrium and hallways; new grams serving Jewish causes and women and children. flooring in the youth lounge This year, with the growth of the Women’s Endowment Mendel & Francis Piser Family Endowment Fund, there is close to $10,000 available to distribute, reports Grants Committee Chair Ilene New. to build space for Historical Society Archives The Granting Process is a labor of love for the mem- bers who like having a hands-on participation in sup- Mendel Piser was one go around, the Lillian and porting the kind of programs dear to their hearts. of the founders of the Mi- Harvey Roland Card chiana Jewish Historical Room will be outfitted Annual Meeting Society. As the archives of with built-in archival qual- JWEF President Leslie Gitlin announced that the An- the MJHS have continued ity cabinetry to provide nual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at to grow, his children, Git proper storage for our the home of Donna Barton Ayres. Recommendations and Jerry Feldman, Joel community’s Jewish his- from the Grant Committee are presented and approved and Jing Piser, and tory. There will also be a at the Annual Meeting. Dvorah and Chuck Eder, desk with computer access New members are always welcomed to join our Jew- have agreed to fund the to community genealogy ish Women’s Endowment Fund. creation of a room dedi- records. All this work will cated to housing the His- be done without changing Feldbaum (Continued from Page 1) torical Society’s archives. the original purpose and Many of the spaces in use of this special space in summer so that they can see, feel and touch first hand the Federation have dual our building as a card not only the incredible work that your donations do here usages, and since there room. at home but also how our dollars are working for Jews in just is not enough room to need around the world and in Israel. Terry is already working hard to create her Campaign Cabinet. Please be pro-active and give us a call if you would like to help us reach our very attainable 2014 An- nual Campaign Goal of $600,000. The Campaign will kick -off shortly after the Jewish Chagim. See the September issue of the Our Community News for more details. Thank you in advance for helping Terry make our goal a reality.

Maya Isacowitz concert in Munster

Singer Songwriter Maya Isacowitz is coming to Northwest Indiana for a rare concert. Her original folk-rock with a blues soul sound caught fire on Israeli radio and she was awarded Israel’s Best New Artist of 2012. Concert is 7 PM, Sunday, August 11 at the Jewish Federation Community Building, 585 Progress Avenue in Munster. $10 admission; $20 admission includes a CD. Call 291-922-4024 for information. 10 Our Community News August 2013

Est Gezunterhait (Eat in Good Health) All about kugels by Deena Abraham

While the world of Jewish modeled after the foot book. I’d love to have it and be 6, but it is really better with food is large and varied, “Oh, how many, many able to share it with the 8. Also, I have reduced the there are very few foods that kugels there are…” community. Please see the salt and sugar. Finally, I do are truly Jewish in origin. The most interesting kugel bottom of this column to not heat oil in the pan before Gefilte fish is really Jewish, I ever made was called a find out how to contact me baking. But it really is a per- mandelbread is not. Kugel “shalom bayis” kugel. As or send me your recipe. fect recipe as it is, so you can might not have its origins in the name hints, this kugel I have four main potato try it as listed or adapt it as a Jewish kitchen, but surely helps promote peace in the kugels that I prepare. There you please. we deserve the credit for home by combining three is my Aunt Reizy's potato POTATO KUGEL making what it is today. But recipes in one pan. That way kugel that is made in a fry- 1/2 c. oil first, let’s define the dish. I everyone gets what they ing pan on top of the stove. 8-10 eggs never liked when kugel is want, assuming that what There is a really good recipe 1 1/2 c. water translated as “pudding” be- they want is one of the three that contains no onions. 2 lg. onions, peeled cause when I think of pud- layers in this kugel. There is There is the recipe that bakes 5 lb. potatoes, peeled ding the first thing that a layer of Yerushalmi kugel, overnight at a low tempera- 2 Tbsp. salt, approx. comes to my mind is choco- a layer of kishka, and a layer ture. And finally, there is the 1/2 tsp. pepper late. A kugel is not similar to of potato kugel. After hear- recipe that appears below. I 2 Tbsp. sugar chocolate pudding. When ing about this recipe it took got this recipe from my oil, for the pan the word pudding is used as many years before I actually friend Sara whom I met a definition, you need to found it on-line. I would when we both lived in Preheat the oven to 450°. picture something more look for it, not find it, forget Charleston, SC. Sara is like In a large bowl, combine the along the lines of bread pud- about it, remember it, look the queen of all Jewish oil, eggs, and water. Set ding. There is a bit of resem- for it, not find it, etc. Then, I homemakers. Her recipes aside. Pulse the onions in a blance there. Bread pudding finally came across it. So I are simply the best. This po- food processor to puree and and, say, potato kugel both made it. I burned the sugar tato kugel actually comes stir into the egg mixture. have a similar substance to that I was caramelizing, from her daughter. It is a Using the smallest shred- them. Chocolate pudding something I do about half large recipe. You might want ding blade on your food and potato kugel, uh, not the time I attempt to make a to prepare half a recipe. processor, shred the pota- quite. I think that the word authentic Yerushalmi kugel. When I make this recipe, I toes and quickly stir into the “casserole” better defines I started all over again. I find that the amount of egg mixture before they start kugel. Also, casserole spent a long time on this kugel is too much for a stan- to discolor. (The potatoes do sounds less like a dessert recipe. It was, as I men- dard 9x13”pan. I usually put not have to be drained.) Stir and more like something tioned, interesting. Not bad. most of the mixture in a in the salt, pepper, and served with the meal. Potato Not the most amazing thing 9x13” pan and the rest in an sugar. Cover the bottom of a kugel, even if you call it po- I ever ate. But, I did not feel 8” pan. The smaller pan gets 9”x13”pan with a small tato pudding, is not the stuff very peaceful after putting devoured as soon as it amount of oil and place in desserts are made of. three times the amount of comes out of the oven. I feel the oven to heat the oil until Categories amongst effort into one dish. confident in saying that it sizzles. Pour the potato kugels are many. There are Over the years I have fea- fresh potato kugel is the mixture into the pan. The kugels that contain starches tured kugel recipes on occa- most popular snack in my pan will be very full. Bake, like potato, rice, or pasta. sion. Now, I would like to house. Seriously. If I asked uncovered, for 30 minutes. And a noodle kugel could be share some more with you. “Would you guys rather Then, reduce heat to 375° sweet, savory, dairy, or the But how to decide which chocolate pudding or fresh and bake for an additional classic Yerushalmi kugel to share? I asked my potato kugel?”, everyone hour or until the kugel is (Jerusalem) made with cara- children what their favorite would want potato kugel. firm and golden brown. melized sugar. There are kugel is. Five of them said Nothing rates as high. Most fruit kugels like apple. There “potato” without hesitation. weeks we have some type of I hope to hear from you about are vegetable kugels made One opted for a pareve noo- rice (pilaf, etc.) as a starch your favorite kugel recipe. Send the recipes this way, please. with anything from acorn dle kugel that tastes like it’s served at our Shabbos meals, You can send recipes to me at squash to zucchini. Sweet dairy - then added potato as so potato kugel is a cher- [email protected], call kugels, spicy kugels, rich a second choice. So, potato it ished treat. me at 287 -8 872, or you can kugels, light kugels. (Dr. is. But, I would like to share Here is the recipe in its mail your recipe to me at 2926 Seuss could have made a other kugels as well. If you original form. I have re- Erskine Blvd., South Bend, kugel book. It would be have a favorite kugel recipe, duced the amount of eggs to 46614. August 2013 Our Community News 11

SaBaBaH campers tackling the Ropes Course at Camp Eberhart

Making Challah for Shabbat Learning to fence with Notre Dame’s Maddie Zeiss

SaBaBaH volunteering for Pet Refuge

Learning to care for animals at the Potawatomi Zoo Painting the Youth Lounge walls

Visiting the Studebaker Museum Picking fruit at Tree-Mendus Writing our names in Hebrew Fruit Farm with our hands during Art Class

Making pita with Israeli Scouts Cooling off at the Pool! Learning about Israel with Lea 12 Our Community News August 2013

Hebrew Orthodox Congregation Sinai Synagogue

SAVE THE DATE: HOC: Annual Picnic will be Sun- Summer Adult Education Class. Rabbi Meira Chmiel day, August 25. For more information contact Deena will continue her class Introduction to Hasidic Contempla- Abraham at 574-287-8872. tive Practice on Wednesdays, August 7, and August 14.

Some Torah learning opportunities at HOC: Daf Yomi Daily Talmud Study after Minyan. Mel’s Mornings: morning breakfasts are back at Sinai with a side order of Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM: DAF YOMI, Talmud! At Sinai, every morning after minyan (Monday, Mesechta Pesachim, taught by Rabbi Meir Bulman Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) we gather for breakfast Monday through Friday, 6:20 AM: TALMUD STUDY, and study a portion of that day’s Talmud study. We use Mesechta Kiddushin, taught by Rabbi Ephraim Goldstein Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’ new translation of the Talmud by Koren Publishers. The first trachtate is Brachot – laws Sunday, 9:00 AM: TALMID STUDY GROUP, regarding blessings and prayers and filled with numer- Mesechta Brochos, taught by Rabbi Dovid Abraham ous discussions on diverse topics.

Evenings: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 PM: STUDY PARTNERS End of Summer Picnic. Sinai will have its Choice of topics including Chumash, Mishna, Navi, end of summer picnic from 3 PM—6 PM on Sunday, August 25. Please call the synagogue Gemorah. Rabbi Rephael Pollack, coordinator. for more information. Thursday night Chumash Class for Men, 8:30 PM PARSHA HASHAVUA, by Rabbi Shelomo Nussbaum

Daily Minyan Schedule: Please go to hocsouthbend.com Temple Beth -El

August events for Temple Beth-El:

♦ Friday, August 23rd, 5:30 PM: “Welcome Home from Camp” Shabbat. All summer camp families invited. ♦ Monday, August 26th, 5:30 PM: Women’s Torah Study ♦ Thursday, August 29th, 5:30 PM: Reading group “Unorthodox” by Deborah Feldman. Stephanie Scharf will lead the discussion. The reading group is open to all. ♦ Wednesdays, 1:00 PM: Needlework group meets at Temple ♦ Any questions, please call Nanci at 234-4402 .

Temple B’nai Shalom

Shabbat on the Beach . Rabbi David Nelson will be with us for Shabbat on the Beach on Friday, August 9 at 7:30 PM. Join us at Lions Park Pavilion in St. Joseph, MI. Please call Temple B’nai Shalom at 269-925-8021 for more information. Temple B’nai Shalom’s office secretary, Nancy Ken- nedy is at the Temple office: Monday - Thursday: 12:00 PM-2 PM and Friday: 12—3 PM. Or you can send an email to: [email protected]. August 2013 Our Community News 13

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All are welcome to join us to bid farewell and good luck to Debby Barton Grant and her family, Scott, Jonah, Ben, and Sam as they prepare to relocate to Indianapolis .

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