Important News from the JEA Summer 2009 Will Look a Little Different After Extensive Study, Evaluation, in Place

jeSavwiannah sh news A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation Find out more at www.savj.org January-February 2009 | Tevet-Shevat-Adar, 5769 Vol. LXIII, No. 4 Important News from the JEA Summer 2009 Will Look a Little Different After extensive study, evaluation, in place. capital improvements to the pool. questions regarding this summer’s and debate, the JEA Board of Direc- In order to make repairs of the For members that enjoy a Sunday outdoor pool closure. Thank you for tors has voted that the outdoor pool magnitude required to open the pool, afternoon poolside, our camp chil- your continued support of the JEA. will not be opened for the 2009 sum- signifi cant funds would obviously be dren, and swim team kids, we ask that mer season. This decision was a very needed. Quotes provided to the JEA you understand why this decision was There will be a Town Hall Meet- diffi cult one. for the work needed totaled more than made, and be patient while we use this ing open to all JEA members on Feb- The outdoor pool requires exten- $70,000, and, unfortunately, at this 2009 calendar year to secure the mon- ruary 12th at 7pm to discuss the JEA’s sive repairs to the deteriorated pool time, the JEA is not in a fi nancial po- ey needed to put the pool into tip top fi nances, operations, and future. surface as well as a completely new sition to fund such an operation. The condition for 2010. Both day camp and fi ltration system. Additionally, new day to day costs of operating our very swim team will continue this summer, JEA Board of Directors, drain covers, mandated by the Federal large facility, plus numerous recent just organized slightly differently to Marcy Konter, President government for all pools, must be cus- unbudgeted repairs, have severely accommodate our children. Scott Samuels, President Elect tom made for the JEA pool because of taxed our fi nances. We do not have Feel free to speak to any of the JEA Tony Center, Treasurer the age of the pool and type of drains the needed cash reserves to pay for offi cers, board members, or staff with Lights, Cameras, Action: 2009 Savannah Jewish Film Festival Ready to Open 18 fi lms, 11 days, 4 locations! Karnibad, and Karen McGuffi n, has The Case for Israel: Democracy’s Outpost, poured much time and energy into a fi lm featuring and inspired by Alan The 2009 Joan and Murray Gefen making this Film Festival the best one Dershowitz, that talks on the growing Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Fes- yet. Special thanks go to Susan Bo- criticism of Israel, point-by-point. The tival is right around the corner! Sup- blasky and her creative team at Des- program also will include an after-fi lm ported by generous grants from the ignation Advertising and Design for Q&A with David Naftaly, a Director of City of Savannah, the Joan and Murray helping create our exciting logo. Also, The Israel Project, national chairman Gefen Memorial Jewish Film Festival a big thank you goes to SCAD gradu- of the Israel Bonds Presidents Club, Fund, and numerous individual do- ate student, Nadav Kessous, who cre- member of the Executive Committee nors (see the partial but growing list ated a truly awesome animated intro- of the State of Israel Bonds, Executive at the end of this article), this festival duction for the Festival that should Board Member of AIPAC, BBYO, and and Executive Producer of Encounter will showcase eighteen fi lms of vari- be up and running on our website by the University of Maryland Business Point, Ronit Avni, will introduce the ous genres ranging from documenta- the time you read this! Of course, we School Foundation Advisory Board. fi lm and answer questions after the ries to poignant dramas to laugh-out- cannot forget our web designer, Laura Praying with Lior will be featured at screening. loud comedies! Kellogg, who has spent many hours the Festival Grand Opening screening. Among the other noteworthy fi lms Our dedicated and diligent volun- making sure that www.savj.org has The fi lm has received Best Picture and are: teer committee, led by Beth Vantosh all the information you need about the Audience Awards for best documen- Sixty-Six, a comedy for the family and Miriam Hodesh, and including Festival. tary at several Jewish fi lm festivals starring Helena Bonham Carter, about Lynn Berkowitz, Robyn Joffe, Anita This year our featured fi lms include throughout the U.S. and is about a boy a Bar Mitzvah boy in 1966 whose fam- with Down syndrome preparing for ily is seemingly concerned with every- his Bar Mitzvah who loves the action thing but his big day, whether it’s their of prayer. Praying with Lior is co-spon- failing business, their other son, or the NON-PROFIT ORG. sored with the Kicklighter Academy, World Cup which has taken Britain US POSTAGE a local organization that works with by storm as their team has qualifi ed; PAID A Publication of Savannah Jewish Federation children with developmental disabili- Black over White, a rollicking docu- 5111 Abercorn Street PERMIT NO. 207 ties. mentary about the famous Israeli Savannah, Georgia 31405 SAVANNAH, GA We also are proud to present, music group the Idan Raichel Project www.savj.org with funding provided by the City of and about the bands’ performance in Address Service Requested Savannah, Encounter Point, a documen- Ethiopia; tary about bereaved Israeli and Pales- Powder and the Glory tells the story tinian families who come together to of the two American Jewish entre- seek a non-violent end to the confl ict preneurs who became the founding that surrounds them. Thanks to the ‘mothers’ of the modern health and grant from the City, this screening at beauty industry. These mavericks re- Trustees Theatre will be available to belled against the male establishment the public free of charge. The Director ______Continued on Page 4 2009 Federation Campaign Achievement Update $1,001,658 Live Generously - Your Gift is Our Future Savannah Page 2 | January-February 2009 jewish news www.savj.org Hoping That a White Dove With an Olive Branch Will Arrive Soon Fifteen seconds. That is the time a find a way to cope with the situation The results of this operation will with me all the kind- child in Sderot, a small town in Isra- invented all kinds of games, like “hid- very much declare what kind of life ness, love and hope I el’s southern frontier bordering with ing” when one of them says red color. we will have in Israel, and in the Mid- shared with the Sa- the Gaza Strip, has to find shelter. They were scared and the anxiety had dle East. Hamas government is a dic- vannah community. Fifteen seconds starting from when definitely affected their lives. tator that does not recognize Israel. I can’t even be- Maia Koiller he hears the siren of the “Red Color” Even my cousins who lived in the We want a new reality, one where we gin to express the Early Alert System and ending when south of the country in kibbutz Nir have normal lives without consistent warmth I feel when people are wor- he hears the blast of a rocket poten- Yitchak feels how Hamas rockets are battles for security so we can walk ried, asking me how I am doing; when tially straight to his home. The rocket falling further and deeper into Israel together in peace. However, in six I go to schools and the kids and the has no name or address on it, it may every time. Following the situation, months of the latest cease fire with teachers surround me. In Shalom hit an open field or it may hit a home many children, young people and Hamas, they spent the time building School I cried in the arms of the teach- or even a kindergarten and also kill adults suffer post traumatic stress 500 new tunnels to transfer and gath- ers, the children in Rambam are read- people. syndrome and other effects. Being er ammunitions. ing tehilim (prayers) for our soldiers Adam told me once that all sh- forced to find a safe place to hide be- Hamas tries to handicap Israel, to come back home safe. I love Savan- lichim talk about how in Israel every- came a regular routine in people’s ev- which is trying to avoid harming ci- nah, and I am committed more than one knows each other through some- eryday schedules. vilians unintentionally. But that is ever to this roll, because you taught body. He said that one of the shlichot Hamas has been declared by most hard to do when the enemy hides me how you are here for me. even wrote her column once about it. countries and by the UN as a terror- themselves in schools and mosques I hope the dove of peace will come It’s true. We are a small country, and ist organization, banned from any in the heart of the Palestinian civilian soon, with an olive branch, and we all like in Savannah, you always know contact. As Israel fights to protect its population. Israel tries to use technol- have peaceful days. Shalom Al Israel! someone who knows someone. population, it calls for all countries, ogy and careful decisions to limit ci- After the Hitnatkoot (Disengage- condemning world terrorists, to stand vilian casualties. But this war is sad, Maia Koiller ment), when Israel left the Gaza Strip, at its side while it wages this war of for both sides. my army group was stationed in Nit- defense. I am hoping that a reasonable zanim (between Ashdod and Ashkel- Israel could no longer tolerate the agreement for cease fire will be set on). Our goal was to build education- constant and blatant attack on its ci- with the support of the world, and al programs for the families, schools, vilians. However, the goal of Israel is bring quiet days for both sides. The youth and children that left Gush not to retaliate against the Palestin- Middle East should be protected from Katif in Gaza and had come to live in ian people or occupy the Gaza strip. terror organizations. Identification Statement communities in this area, from Rishon The long term goal of Israel’s military During the past few days, Ehud Letzion to Be’er Sheva. Every week, in campaign is to cripple Hamas’ terror- Barak, Israeli Minister of Defense, Savannah Jewish News the middle of an activity that me and ist infrastructure. The short term goal had been preparing for a forty eight- one of my groups were leading, we is to deal with the immediate threat hour cease fire, allowing humanitar- FebruaryAugust 20092008 Issue Issue would hear the “red color” alert. We on the Israeli population posed by ian aid for the civilian population of had to stop everything and find a place the rockets launched day after day by the Gaza Strip, practically viewed by Published ten times each year by to hide. The kids who were trying to Hamas. some as being held hostage by Hamas. The Savannah Jewish Federation Witnessing their own people suffer- JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ing, instead of ceasing the rocket at- 5111 Abercorn St. tacks, an act that would immediately Savannah, GA 31405 allow Israel to institute the cease fire, SPEAKER SERIES Hamas has attacked even deeper into 912-355-8111/www.savj.org Israel by launching long range rockets into Bee’r Sheva, a city populated by Sunday, February 8th Sunday, March 1st Joel Greenberg more than 200,000. As a result, the President 7:30 7:30 forty eight-hour cease fire idea was abandoned. But Israel continues to al- Linda Zoller Michael P. Peters Yale Roe low the entry of routine supply trucks President-Elect into the Gaza strip. In addition, Israel Democracy and Empire: A Yankee in King David’s Court has delivered some 600,000 liters of Michael Kooden Thucydides, “The Peloponnesian Wars” diesel oil to the power station, for Vice-President President of St. John’s College, Author of “I Followed My Heart transportation (to be used by the in- Santa Fe, Mr. Peters was the to Jerusalem,” veteran ABC TV ternational organizations), as well as Jeffrey Lasky Executive VP of the Council on executive and an award-winning cooking gas for homes. Secretary-Treasurer Foreign Relations in NYC. producer of film and video docu- Israel did not choose war will- Before joining the Council on mentaries that have appeared on ingly. Even now, during the fighting, Fran Kaminsky Foreign Relations, Mr. Peters PBS, ABC, A&E and abroad, Roe met Israel continues trying to reach a so- Chair, Newspaper Committee served for over 27 years in the U.S. and filmed Israel's top leaders of the last lution by talking with parties from Army, retiring as a colonel. During this generation, such as Ariel Sharon, Egypt and France and hopefully oth- time, among other positions, he served Shimon Peres, Teddy Kollek and others. ers to reach an agreement that will Adam Solender as a platoon leader in Vietnam; an assis- Roe's memoir takes the reader on a roller protect the citizens of Israel from any [email protected] tant professor of economics at West coaster ride of emotions through anec- more terror from Hamas. Executive Director Point; a Soviet military specialist, dotes that are terribly funny and others People in Israel are going through Savannah Jewish Federation including duty as an attaché in Moscow; that can break your heart. You will gain a hard time. Being here in Savannah an executive assistant in the office of the new insights into the political issues of makes me truly feel that we are not Lynn Levine Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Israel's efforts to survive as a Jewish alone. Israel always appreciated the [email protected] a battalion commander in the Army state 'midst the anarchy of a hostile support and the assistance given by Special Operations Command with Middle East. Director the US government. Now I discov- deployments to Panama and Saudi ered how deep the bond between Is- Arabia. He concluded his military career MidgeBenjamin Lasky Kweskin Schildkraut rael and the communities here is. You [email protected] as the Chief of Staff at the United States all changed me, and when it is time [email protected] Military Academy at West Point. for me to go back home, I will take ProgrammingEditor Associate Savannah www.savj.org jewish news January-February 2009 | Page 3 Business as Usual The Greatest Generation By Joel A. Greenberg, MD wavered, but has our I received a Dvar a few years ago Jewish community. current policy of non- that I have kept in my computer files They didn’t donate Another year. Another war. Last involvement brought that included the following idea that their money for the time in Lebanon. This time in Gaza. the region any further made a great impression on me, “tax break,” they did It is the same war, of course. Against down the “road map “It has been said that people may not al- it and continue to do the same enemy: the enemy of peace, of to peace”? ways remember what you said or even what it because we have a tolerance and of hope. And, as always, The court of world Dr. Joel Greenberg you did, but they will always remember the moral and religious Adam Solender there will be the inevitable calls for opinion will side with President, way you made them feel. When we think of obligation to each restraint from the same world lead- the Palestinians— Savannah Jewish those we have loved and admired who have other….we feed the hun- ers. The UN will, no doubt, deliber- as usual. It is easy to Federation left or passed on, we may be inspired by their gry, shelter the homeless, and protect ate briefly and then condemn Israel understand why. The example, or feel grateful for the path on which the vulnerable. using the same inscrutable logic as the humanitarian crisis is real, as is the they guided us.” As our community has changed referee who penalizes the player who suffering. Israel’s gesture of opening The Savannah Jewish community with increased diversity and fewer “Sa- throws the second punch. a daily “humanitarian corridor” for has been blessed by many individu- vannah-born” families, now is the time We will hear again about Israel’s supplies is frankly remarkable dur- als who have left us with memories, to truly appreciate what these people “disproportionate response” to provo- ing a war, but is certainly not enough wonderful feelings, and reminiscences. have built and provided for us-while cation. No matter that thousands of to provide sufficient aid to the civil- Equally as important are the institu- many of them are still with us. While missiles have been launched from Gaza ian population. It is a sad irony that tions they have built, the funds they you may not know the individuals, over the years to land indiscriminately the Hamas tunnels in Southern Gaza established, and the hard work they you know their accomplishments; you on purely civilian targets in Ashkel- can carry only weapons, but not food contributed for the benefit of our chil- know the feelings they have given you. on, Ashdod, Sderot and surrounding or medical supplies! BBC floods most dren and our children’s children. They You walk in the buildings they worked towns. Apparently that does not mat- of the world with their media feed are often called the Greatest Generation, to build, you send your children to the ter as long as they land one at a time. from Al Jazeera—irritated that those the Depression Generation, or simply, the schools they established, and you par- One cannot stop terrorists attacks ‘thoughtless Israelis” won’t allow their Builders (in Hebrew, they are called ticipate in the programs that they de- with proportionate tit-for-tat spar- news teams to wander through a war “Bonim”) in recognition of their collec- veloped…many of them, decades old. ring. Terrorists attacked a building zone without supervision. tive ability to overcome, endure, change, As the Greatest Generation ages, complex in one of our cities seven and So it is business as usual in the Mid- and create. This group is characterized leaves our community, whether a half years ago. We did not respond dle East. What can we do about it? We by their enduring work ethic, loyalty through relocation or death, we have an by bombing the biggest building in can pray for Israel’s brave soldiers and to the State of Israel, and to their Jew- obligation to continue the great work Afghanistan—we invaded and con- that somehow leaders might emerge ish community. Even today, after de- that they started. We are faced with quered the country. Years of low level on both sides who can see further than cades of contributions, they continue many challenges as a community and as terror is not the same as peace. Neither most of us and find an eventual path to work tirelessly to provide guidance a people. It is our honor and our duty Israelis nor Palestinians should have to out of the cycle of attack and retribu- and financial support to maintain our to continue what they have started; to live like that. Kindergarten students in tion. We can call, write or email our community. continue what they sacrificed for. Israel should not have to learn about representatives and our new President When I think of these people I am I have a feeling that we are up to the air raids and bomb shelters. Elementa- and ask that they continue to support inspired by their drive, their vigor, and task. ry school children in Gaza should not America’s only ally in the Middle East their strong sense of what makes up a be used as human shields. How can we and that the US renew its previous role expect children who grow up like this as a peace-broker and partner in a two Bluestein, Nancy (Eric) Miller, Natalie to break the cycle of violence and mis- state solution. We can support UJC’s Condolences (Seth) Toporek, one son, Sheldon (Melissa) trust? current emergency campaign which We express our sympathy to the families of: Black, and twelve grandchildren. Nothing this deeply rooted is ever has committed ten million dollars so Remembrances: Jewish Family Services. black and white. While no action of the far for counseling, traumatic treat- Madeline Sadler Rubin Israeli government can ever be objec- ment, relocating children and families Who died November 23, 2008. Elayne Karsman Austin tively compared to Hamas’s campaign and providing aid for communities tar- She is survived by her daughter, Elise Who died December 23, 2008. (Victor) Shernoff, her son, Abram (Barbara), Surviving are her husband, Thomas of suicide bombings and premeditated geted in southern Israel. We can at- her sister, Bernice Elman, all from Savan- M. Austin; daughter, Harriet (Dr. Joseph) targeting of innocent civilians, one has tend the lectures and films scheduled nah, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great- Gilmore Shaughnessy and six grandchil- to wonder how the expansion of set- over the next few weeks to be sure grandchildren. dren. tlements in disputed territory can be that we, as Jewish Americans, know Remembrances may be made to the Remembrances: Hospice Care of the perceived by Palestinians as anything the facts and the history of the conflict Jewish Educational Alliance, Congregation Low Country, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, SC Agudath Achim, or Hospice Savannah. 29910. but a slap in the face. so that we can educate others. We can Let’s not forget that the Mideast try to practice in our lives that which Gertrude Ruth Ginsberg Wohl Alice Felser does not exist in a vacuum. What we ask of the combatants: showing Who died December 1, 2008. Who died December 31, 2008. does it say to the world when the oil- tolerance, resisting the temptation to She was preceded in death by her hus- She was preceded in death by her hus- rich Gulf States refuse to lift a finger make people into pawns to further our band, Benjamin Wohl. She is survived by band, Marty Felser. Surviving are her two her daughter Faith Dessauer. sons, Paul and Jeff, both of Savannah, daugh- to help their Arab brethren? Gaza’s own ends and refusing to confuse ter- ter, Felice, of Marietta, and two grandchil- nearest Arab neighbor has built an rorism with self defense. Dorothy Tross Stapen dren. honest-to-goodness border wall! Ap- Watch for information from Fed- Who died December 1, 2008. Remembrances: Bnai Brith Jacob Syna- parently that is okay for Egypt but not eration regarding the Israel Emergen- She was preceded in death by her hus- gogue. for Israel. What has the now powerful cy Campaign and upcoming events band, Mannie Stapen. She is survived by her European Union done in the cause of sponsored by Federation and the JEA. son Michael G. Stapen of Savannah and Car- Ruth M. Blumberg mel Sanders of Macon; her daughters, Bon- Who died January 10, 2009. peace? Europe seems driven primarily Stand with Israel, with the cause of nie (Ivan) Bock of Atlanta; Amy B. Stapen of She was preceded in death by her hus- by a foreign policy based on fear of re- peace and the right to live free of terror Atlanta; her brother Robert (Eleanor) Tross band, Harold Brown “Toots” Blumberg. Sur- prisal. And what about the world’s last in one’s home. Be unwavering in your of Orlando; grandchildren and one great- viving are daughters Bonnie (John) Dowdy superpower? We have effectively ab- solidarity with the people of Israel granddaughter. of Augusta, Georgia, Shelley (Tommy) Sapp, dicated our valuable role as an honest both publicly and privately. And pray Remembrances: Congregation Bnai and Ellen (Patrick) Winters, all of Savan- broker. Our support of Israel has not for the peace of Jerusalem. Brith Jacob, Hadassah, The Cohen Home, nah; many grandchildren and great-grand- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, or The children. She is also survived by one brother Carter Martin Foundation. and sister-in-law, Jerome and Muriel Meyer, We couldn’t do it without them! of Tamarac, Florida. Davida Sanborn Black Remembrances: Congregation Agudath Help us thank our advertisers — Who died December 11, 2008. Achim, the American Diabetes Association Surviving are four daughters, Rochelle or the Heart & Sole Association in Augusta. Please support their businesses! (Frank) Lawandales, Karen (Kenneth)

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He also has an honorary Doctor bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul. of Divinity from the Jewish Theological Childcare will be provided. Seminary. “The Shabbaton has become a “The Shabbaton is an extension much-anticipated tradition at the JEA,” of the JEA’s ongoing educational mis- said event organizer Cookie Gale. “It’s sion and offers a great way to learn a great opportunity to learn about Jew- more about the history of Judaism,” ish history while celebrating Shabbat said JEA executive director Adam So- and sharing a delicious meal together.” lender. “We’re honored to host Rabbi Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins is the au- Elkins and hope that the community thor and editor of more than 30 books, will join us for an exciting, informative including Hasidic Wisdom, Melodies from evening.” My Father’s House, Forty Days of Transfor- The Shabbaton will begin with a mation and Teaching People to Love Them- Shabbat service at 6 pm. The service selves. He is also the former spiritual will be followed by gourmet kosher leader of The Jewish Center in Princ- dinner at 7 pm. eton, N.J. The cost to attend the 2008 JEA Rabbi Elkins was born in Philadel- Shabbaton is $18 person and $5 for phia and is a graduate of Gratz College children 12 and under. Free childcare is for Hebrew Teachers. He received his available at the JEA. For more informa- B.A. in literature from Temple Univer- tion, please call 355-8111. Savannah Page 6 | January-February 2009 jewish news www.savj.org on December 19, 2008. Hamas began, The Ground Assault in Gaza, My Son, and JNF after 6 relaxed months, to launch Qas- In the shadow of the conflict: An Israeli’s Narrative of Israeli-Palestinian Contact sam rockets into Sderot and extended By Ronnie Porat LT. Episode No 3: Around 1984, my Russian Jews that made Aliya to Is- their attacks intensively to Ashkelon Colonel Res. (IDF) family visited my father-in-law, the rael during the 1990s. We consumed (40 km from Tel Aviv) as well. We, JNF Israel Special Emis- late Brigadier General Avraham Benja- daily their agriculture production Israel, failed to understand the Pal- sary, Southern & Florida min (Z”L) in Gaza. We came to visit (vegetables) while they enjoyed our estinian militant groups’ rationale Zones him and had a good Oriental lunch at high quality fruits. The annual trade and goals. Prime Minister Olmert as While following one of the good Palestinian restau- between Israel and the PA reached bil- well as Foreign Minister Livni warned with tension every rants in Omar El Muchtar. It is their lions of Shekels. Hamas that Israel would respond Ronnie Porat piece of information Main Street, like the Peachtree Street – aggressively - unless the attacks that comes out from the IDF Ground of Gaza. “While Omri and thousands stopped. In response to the warn- Operation in the Gaza Strip, where Episode No 4: A close Palestin- of other soldiers are deep in- ing, they sent extended range rockets, reaching Ashkelon to the north and my 21 year old son, Omri, is fighting ian friend of mine, Brigadier General side the Gaza Strip fighting to now, I cannot delete from my (good) Abu Khaled, Deputy Chief of the Pal- Netivot to the East. Israel did not have memory many personal Israeli – Pal- estinian Civil Police during Arafat’s defend the Negev and all of Is- any other choice but to begin the air estinian human episodes that either I Regime, came to visit me in my home rael, I am here in Atlanta trying incursion on Saturday, December 27, or other family members experienced. (Moshav Beit Oved, Israel), during to boost the Jewish National 2008, which has been followed by the Those episodes might bring you closer Ramadan of year 1998, and asked me Fund campaign which is aimed ground assault. Many other cities in to the complicated Israeli – Palestin- (kindly) to pray (to his god) – facing Israel among them Be’er Sheva, Ash- ian Narrative. Mecca – on the living room carpet at to ensure and build the future dod, Ofakim, Kiryat Malachy, Kiryat Episode No 1: My father, Avraham my home. I agreed. This was just after of our beloved State of Israel.” Gat, Gedera and more found them- Pukatch (83), a Holocaust survivor, my daughter Noa who was 5 years old selves under fire. came to Israel in April 1947. Every (and is now 16) ran towards him to get But, for many reasons, the “New Now, while writing these words, year, during Israeli Yom Atzmaut (Day a big hug from “Abu Khaled”. Middle East” dream was crushed (by I am so bothered and worried about of Independence) he repeats a story Episode No 5: On December 31, both sides). The second Intifada erupt- my son Omri. He is a fighter in one of about the day David Ben Gurion de- 2008, I made a call from Atlanta to ed during the year 2000. Since then, the IDF Elite units and is most prob- clared the Independent State of Israel, wish a happy new year to my friend there has been continued bloodshed. ably in combat against Hamas mili- May 15, 1948. He could only watch Mr. Abd El Samia, a Palestinian busi- The Israeli government, led by former tants east of the Jebalia refugee camp as Abu Daud, an Arab (Palestinian) nessman who lives in Gaza. This was Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, decided in the southeast edge of The City of that lived half a mile from our home 5 days after the IDF opened the air in- to implement “The Disengagement Gaza. Many families in Israel suffer in Ayanot (20 KM south of Tel Aviv), cursion. The phone call lasted longer Plan” assuming it would bring an end now from “red eyes” from lack of sleep abandoned his house, with a fire still since all of his family insisted on greet- to the bloodshed. During the summer due to worry. The thoughts, the feel- burning under a pot with some stuffed ing me personally for the New Year. of 2005, twenty one “settlements” of ings are beyond our control and there vegetables in the kitchen. “I can still re- While speaking with them, I could Gush Katif (South Gaza Strip) popu- is nothing we can do, but to pray. member the smell” he says. Abu Daud left easily hear (through the phone) the lated with 10,000 Jewish settlers were While Omri and thousands of oth- his home, with his family and became blast noise of Israeli aircraft bombing displaced, creating a deep dispute er soldiers are deep inside the Gaza a refugee in the Gaza Strip. He wired Hamas offices near their home. within Israel. As a result of The Dis- Strip fighting to defend the Negev and the doorway with explosives before These human episodes, described engagement Plan, the Israeli – Pales- all of Israel, I am here in Atlanta try- he left. above, are an integral part of the day tinian – Egyptian border was no lon- ing to boost the Jewish National Fund Episode No 2: Saturday, June 17, to day life that we face and experi- ger controlled by the IDF. Palestinian campaign which is aimed to ensure 1967, a week after Israel invaded Gaza ence with our “cousins” the Palestin- militant movements extended their and build the future of our beloved and completed the great victory of ians. The 1994 Oslo Agreement which smuggling activities using the tunnels State of Israel. the Six Day War, our family came to was signed by our late Prime Minister that were excavated under the Pales- Our campaign is now focused on visit my father, in Kibutz Erez, at the Rabin and Yasser Arafat, initially estinian – Egyptian border. building the one and only “Secured In- Border Crossing Point (near Gaza). tablished “good” economic relations In January, 2006 Hamas won the door Recreational Site” in Sderot. This My dad was part of The (Reserved) between Israel and the Palestinian democratic general elections in Gaza, is a 5 Million Dollar Project that is be- Armored Brigade No. 11 that had lib- Authority (PA). Within this “Frame and Israel began to “deal” with a very ing built by JNF from donations for all erated Gaza. We were flush with vic- Agreement” the two nations main- extreme Palestinian partner that does of the children of Sderot. tory and relieved at the short duration tained – for a little while – normal life. not know the meaning of the word In order to secure the future of Is- of the conflict. The Israelis and the Palestinian workers came early every compromise. Since then, the military rael, JNF is realizing David Ben Gu- Palestinians in the Gaza Strip (and in morning to work in Israel (mostly in arm of Hamas equipped itself with rion’s dream to develop the Negev the West Bank) began a new long way agriculture and construction). They upgraded weapons, including upgrad- through its “Blue Print Negev” vision. together. In Gaza, my father again met picked our famous Jaffa Oranges and ed Anti Tank missiles, long range (25 The Flagship of the operation is the Abu Daud. built all the houses for a million of Miles) Grad Rockets and more. “Be’er Sheva River Park” project that During the year 2001 the first Qas- will bring 250,000 new inhabitants to sam rocket was launched from Gaza the Capital of the Negev and another into the city of Sderot. Since then, 250,000 to new communities sur- thousands of these Palestinian home rounding the Negev. made rockets have been launched into With rockets hitting only 25 kilo- the western Negev. The city of Sderot meters from Tel Aviv and only 8% of has been under attack for 8 straight the population in the Negev which years. Israeli social workers estimate comprises 60% of the land, this op- that 94% of all school age children eration is more critical than ever. The there are exhibiting symptoms of time is now. post-traumatic stress. 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The areas of peace and Tel Aviv, Israel and tistics? These types of thoughts are living in Savannah for a while due to quiet in our small and precious State moved to Toronto, part of a dangerous game that ignores my husband’s job transfer here. When of Israel have shrunken a lot. Canada before I the cost of human lives on both sides my husband was sent here, I joined And I, a mother and a grandmoth- turned three. I never of this regrettable battle. him quite joyfully in order to be near er, am here, thousands of miles from Yotam Dor served in the army, The most disconcerting aspect of him and help him in a foreign country. my family, with an upset stomach, at- and to make sure I would never have to the siege in Gaza is the terminology We have experienced a very pleasant tached to the TV and internet and very, I was formally released before I turned used to define it. Is it a war? If not, time here until lately, when the State very anxious. I want to hug, support, sixteen. I am thankful that I am not what is it? What does Israel expect of Israel went on an emergency opera- cheer up, but I have to compromise in Gaza right now, rooting around, go- to get out of this war? I certainly find tion for the salvation of the residents with an occasional phone call from my ing house to house under the cover of myself asking a lot of questions that of the southern part of Israel from the children. It is very hard for me. darkness. In the beginning, it did not simply cannot be answered by any- constant threat by Hamas terrorists. My son served in the army as an of- take long for my mind to race as I cal- one. I certainly know Gaza will not This terror organization has increased ficer, and participated in both wars in culated: who do I know that is in Gaza be the same, but neither will the south their devastating actions and has been Lebanon. My husband also has a mili- right now? Who do I know in the of Israel. firing short and long rang missiles into tary history and when I gave birth to range of the Qassam rockets? I have I want Israel to be judged fairly in civilian locations in order to hit. my eldest daughter, he was not with family in the south of Israel, and I have the eyes of the world and not without I am going through a lot of difficult me because he was called up to fight many friends who have been called to impunity. Seeing as no journalists are days and sleepless nights with anxiety in the Yom Kippur War. service as reservists. No matter how I allowed to enter Gaza, you and I are for my son and daughters. In Israel I With every war, we, Israeli moth- shape it, I am connected to Israel. reliant on the Israeli Army and first have three children and two grand- ers, hope for a brighter future for I rarely read anything positive hand accounts out of Gaza. I do not daughters: my eldest daughter lives in our children and grandchildren. We about Israel in the news, other than trust either, so until this current crisis southern Israel with her husband and don’t wish for future generations all the odd art exhibition or technologi- is over the verdict awaits. I just hope two small girls, and there is no need that we have been through. I know cal breakthrough. Most of the news it ends swiftly. to be more specific and describe the and feel everything that every Israeli I read about Israel is when something amount of shock and anxiousness that woman and mother feels; the fear, the my daughter suffered when a GRAD wariness, the anxiety. You fear from terrible happens. With the current Editor’s Note: Yotam is a 25 year-old stu- missile landed close to her house after a knock on the door- what will today news coming out of Gaza I find -my dent at the Savannah College of Art and De- a long time of living in a shelter and bring? My heart is with every Israeli self dissecting the news. I stop think- sign getting his MFA in film and TV. He is a hearing sirens and explosions, run- soldier, with this cautious and careful ing about how unfortunate it is that member of SCAD Hillel, a beneficiary agency ning into safe rooms. The daily sched- army. My heart is with the residents people are actually dying, and I think of the Savannah Jewish Federation. ule changes, schools close down and of the affected areas. I carry a very big about news bias. I think: is Israel being they live in fear. Today my daughter prayer inside of me: come back home is staying in my house which is in in peace, dear children and bring with central Israel until she can have some you the vision for peace. Shalom al Yis- more peace around her own house. rael. My younger daughter lives in Editor’s Note: Miriam Bigon came to north Israel, in a beautiful and pasto- Savannah in 2006 when her husband, Zeev, ral area which is normally very quiet. was brought here as a shaliach to Gulfstream Only this morning when I listened to from his Israeli company. She plays bridge at the news, I became sad once I heard the JEA most Wednesdays. Jerald M. Gottlieb, Ph.D. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Therapy for Marital and Other Relationship Problems School Problems (including ADD/ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, !"#$%&'()'("*' Conduct Problems, Major Mental Disorders and Psychological Trauma 5302 Frederick St., Suite 107 • 224-5841 (Between 70th & 71st Streets) Visit our website at: www.drpsych.com or email us at: [email protected]

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To the Savannah Jewish Federation: work. Letters to the Editor Thank you again for sending me Thanks to the generosity of our fund- Dear Friends, that is a high risk factor for Jewish such wonderful volunteers [for Trading ing partners, in 2008-9 the TALI Edu- Trying to think of ways to thank populations. BRCA 1 gene covers male Places]. It was a nice treat to be able to cation Fund is providing pedagogical my wonderful community for all the and female breast, colon, prostate and, attend a Christmas dinner today with counseling and in-service training pro- donations to campaign and other my particular affliction, ovarian can- good friends. It was so nice to have grams to over 1,500 teachers in TALI 70 Jewish institutions, the personal en- cer. The diagnostic test, developed in help these last two days; I really cannot schools, has published three textbooks couragements, food baskets, gifts, part by work from Hadassah Medical thank you enough. and the beautiful new TALI siddur, and prayers on behalf of my recovery, Organization, is available here in Sa- and is sending TALI rabbis to dozens taxed even my sometimes overactive vannah along with genetic counseling. Lisa Scarborough of schools to conduct tefila workshops brain. Please join us January 27 (with Drs. President/Founder and family programs for thousands of So my wonderful husband and I Burke, Rudolphe and genetic counsel- Coastal Pet Rescue, Inc. pupils and parents. Among our new put our heads together and wanted to or Hufford-King) and the succeeding 912.228.3538 projects is the TALI Parental Leader- offer our gift of renewed health back Sunday and Tuesday events to learn www.coastalpetrescue.org ship Program - a program in which this to you. Please join us for a series of more about ways to protect and em- year 150 parents from 45 TALI schools Cancer Answers Health Talks offered power yourselves—what a great gift Dear Savannah Jewish Federation, all over the country are learning how to at the JEA through the Savannah Jew- indeed you will be giving Joel and my- On behalf of TALI and the Schech- support their children’s Jewish educa- ish Federation’s Jewish Family Servic- self. ter Institute, I want to thank you for tion at home and advocate for TALI in es and organized by MorningStar Cul- What an “adventure” learning your allocation to the TALI Education their schools and communities. tural Arts Group beginning January about cancer has been, but one we Fund. Despite this period of financial We’d like to strengthen our con- 27, 2009 at 7 PM and continuing with wish you only to share through “travel instability and institutional belt tight- nection to the Savannah Federation- If programs through the end of March. blogs” (mine is on the Teal Page at ening, TALI’s commitment to provid- there is a mission coming, we’d be de- These discussions are designed for www.morningstararts.org), books ing Jewish education to more and more lighted to host you at the Schechter In- healthy friends and those traveling (author and legal counsel Barbara children in the Israeli secular education stitute and/or take you to visit a TALI roads to renewed health, to learn risk Hoffman speaks Feb.15) and discus- system has continued unabated, and school. factors, good health maintenance, cur- sions (Peter Brodhead of Brighter Day over the past year we have had many ac- All of us are praying for quiet in the rent diagnostic tools, cutting edge speaks Feb. 24)! Thank you so much complishments: South - for the safety of our soldiers and treatment and cures from the experts, for being our friends—for becoming This past fall the TALI program en- a quick return to school and work for all local resources, and friends whose in- our extended family—especially dur- tered 10 new schools and 2 preschools, our students and teachers in that area. and we are in negotiation with 10 spirational stories provide hope for us ing this difficult time. Best wishes, all. schools and 8 preschools to join our net- work this coming September. Currently Eitan Cooper Please join us for these programs Carol Towbin Greenberg Schechter Institute/ that focus on BRCA 1 gene mutation some 80 schools and 100 preschools, with 35,000 pupils are in the TALI Net- TALI Education Fund Savannah www.savj.org jewish news January-February 2009 | Page 11 Dr. and Mrs. Jerald Gottlieb Ms. Lucy Gottlieb Gratefully We Thank Our Contributors Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. David Guggenheim RAYMOND & MORRIS ROSEN Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hirsch JEA Donations MEMORIAL FUND Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hochman In honor of Lisa Cohen’s speedy ARKIN-CLARK GARDEN FUND recovery Dr. and Mrs. Frank Hoffman In honor of Riette Pollack’s recovery Mr. Arthur Horovitz In honor of Buddy Metzger’s speedy In honor of Carol Greenberg’s recovery recovery Mr. and Mrs. Charles Itzkovitz In honor of Carole Herman’s recovery Mr. and Mrs. Perry Jacobson In honor of Paul Feldman’s speedy Archives 2008 Members Fred & Nancie Clark recovery Mr. and Mrs. Harold Javetz In memory of Susan Karpf Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jospin In honor of Clara Segall’s speedy Thank You for Your Support! Beth & Richard Rosman recovery Mr. and Mrs. David Kahn Steven & Elizabeth Arkin Founders Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kalinsky In honor of Carol Greenberg’s speedy In memory of Albert Sokol recovery Anonymous Ms. Jean Kaminsky In honor the birth of Kasey & Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Murray Bono Mr. and Mrs. Myron Kaminsky In memory of Susan Karpf Berman’s son In honor of David Garfunkel’s birthday Mr. and Mrs. David Byck, III Ms. Annette Karp Sharon & Bill Sand Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Feiler, Jr. Judge and Mrs. (OBM) Michael Karpf In honor of the birth of Merry & Richard Mr. and Mrs. Herman Friedman Ms. Harriet Konter Bodziner’s grandson JEA BUILDING FUND Laurie & Jeffrey Rubnitz Ms. Toby Hollenberg Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Konter In memory of Susan Karpf Ms. Jane Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kooden In honor of the speedy recovery of Frank & Thelma Hoffman Regina Platock Mr. Martin Karp Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kramer Howard & Whatley, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kole Ms. Sally Krissman In memory of Madeline Rubin Thomas & Carolyn Hodges Laurie & Jeffrey Rubnitz Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kole Ms. Diane Kuhr Brian Daly Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kronowitz Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kulbersh Brennan & Wasden, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Levy Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lasky HARVEY RUBIN MEMORIAL FUND Mr. & Mrs. Scott Javetz In memory of Elizabeth Bernstein Messrs. Murray Perlman, Wayne Spear Mr. and Mrs. Mark Levine Judge Kathleen F. Gosselin Mr. Allen Shensky Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Levy, Jr. In memory of Susan Karpf Beth Wender Barbara & Abram Rubin Ms. Clara Levy Roberta & Rick Finn Friends Mr. and Mrs. Gary Levy Victor & Elise Shernoff Iris & Nate Ginsberg In memory of Madeline Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Adler, II Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Levy Betty Diemar Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brecker Ms. Susan Lieber-Lozada Marcia, Judy & Greg Hirsch & Council of Superior Court Judges Family and Susan & Michael & Family Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Byck, Jr. Ms. Lorraine Lubar of Georgia Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Caplan Mr. and Mrs. Basil Lukin Gail Wexler Arnold & Chrissie Karp Mr. and Mrs. Leo Center Mr. and Mrs. Joel Lynch Bruce & Pat Wallace Kayton & Lucile Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Cohen Mr. David Meddin, Ms. Anne Silberman Maria & Tom Sayers Roz & Buddy Portman Ms. Phillipa Cohen Ms. Marion Mendel Duffy & Feemster, LLC Barbara & Ricky Friedenberg Dr. and Mrs. Scott Cohen Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Montana Marvin & Diane Wender Peggy & Stanley Harris Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Finger Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Plonchak Mr. & Mrs. Edwin B. 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Waldrop Sarah Gottlieb Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kooden Mr. and Mrs. Joel Rotkow Annette Field In honor of Amy Stapen & Family Ms. Matiel Leffler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schwarz Eric & Dana Kulbersh Bernath Bernice Elman & Brenda Salter Ms. Susan Lourie Dr. Lee Shapiro In honor of Diane Guggenheim & Herb Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Silverman Sylvia Cremer Ram Mr. and Mrs. Norton Melaver Mr. and Mrs. Chester Simmons Lysa Dixon McCullough Brenda & Patrick Salter Ms. Suzanne Mendonsa Mr. and Mrs. Harris Slotin Lauren & Stephen Hellman In memory of Isie Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Burton Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Kayton Smith, Jr. Anne Workman In memory of Harvey Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Meyerhoff Ms. Lena Solomon Bill & Mary DeLoach Victor, Elise, Jason & Heather Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Portman Dr. and Mrs. Frederic Spector Mark Nathan Shernoff Mr. and Mrs. Alex Raskin Ms. Ruth Stein Marcia & Sandy Berens Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tannenbaum Phyllis & Larry Mintz NCJW CAMP/YOUTH FUND Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ruby Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tenenbaum Stephen & Cheryl Brown Mr. and Mrs. Leon Slotin In memory of Susan Karpf Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Tenenbaum Sue & Ronald Rohlfs Ellen Berman Dr. and Mrs. Harold Solomon Dr. and Mrs. Amos Timna Court Reporters of Eastern Ms. Sue Solomon Ms. Henrietta Victor Judicial Circuit, Chatham County, Mr. Philip Solomons, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Victor “UNCLE” MAX HANDSHU RAMBAM Savannah PRESCHOOL FUND Mr. and Mrs. Philip Solomons, Jr. Dr. Marvin Waldman Brenna & Alan Serby Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Steinberg Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Weitz In honor of Lawrence Brody Court Administration Staff Marjory Kerzner Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tenenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Edward I. Wexler Carole & Charles Hagstrom Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yellin Ms. Ida Wilensky Michael & Tanya Brill & Family Dr. and Mrs. Michael Zoller Ms. Sylvia Yellin BERTHA & HYMAN KANTER YOUNG Harry D. Dixon, Jr. AT HEART FUND Dr. and Mrs. Solomon Zerden Nancy & Sandy Rosenthal Members In memory of Helene Harris Covenant Foundation, Inc. Sally & Steve Greenberg Dr. and Mrs. John Adler We must preserve our heritage! Rhonda Tenenbaum Dr. and Mrs. Leon Aronson The Savannah Jewish Archives was es- In memory of Susan Karpf In honor of Ron Fagin’s recovery Harriet Konter Mr. and Mrs. Randall Bart tablished in 1995 to acquire and preserve In memory of Susan Karpf Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berkowitz records of the Savannah Jewish commu- In memory of Herschel Harris HENRY W. CENTER COLLEGE Ms. Jean Birnbaum nity having permanent value. In addition, Ruth & Neal Markowitz Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blumenthal SCHOLARSHIP FUND we have published three books enjoyed In honor of Evelyn Scharf’s speedy In memory of Susan Wagger Karpf Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bodziner recovery Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Buchsbaum by many people within and outside of our Tony Center community. In honor of Sam Radetsky’s speedy Drs. David and Peggy Byck recovery Miriam Center Mr. Scott Center Marcia & Sandy Berens Leo & Simone Center Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark What can you do to help? In memory of Herschel Harris Help us collect and preserve items for the In memory of Susan Karpf Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cohen In honor of Bailee Kronowitz’s recovery Leo & Simone Center Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cranman future. Donate your historical memorabilia and become a member of the Savannah Gail Rosenzweig Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Fagin In memory of Elizabeth Bernstein JEA TREE OF LIFE Jewish Archives. th Ms. Marilyn Farley In memory of Rosalie Cotler In honor of Larry Lasky’s 75 birthday Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feldman Sally Krissman Joan & Bucky Bloom; Carol Mr. Julian Friedman You may join at one of three levels: In honor of Dick Berkowitz’s birthday & Jerald Cohen; Jackie Friedman; Ms. Jane Furchgott Founder...... $250 Dr. & Mrs. Leon Aronson Sharon & Murray Galin; Harriet Konter; Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Galin Friend...... $100 Barbara & Lew Kooden; Debbie & Joel Mr. and Mrs. David Garfunkel Member...... $50 JEA GENERAL DONATIONS Rotkow; Sally & Herb Sanders; Basil & Dr. and Mrs. Morris Geffen In honor of Jodi Sadler Joy Sandler; and Gale & David Hirsh Drs.Theodore and Adelle-Burnsed Geffen Write check and mail to: Savannah Jewish Merry & Richard Bodziner In memory of Madeline Rubin Mr. Jack Golden Archives, 219 East Jones Street; Savannah, In memory of Elsie Goodman Her children, grandchildren and Ms. AM Goldkrand Georgia 31401. Sally Krissman great-grandchildren Ms. Marjorie Gordon Savannah Page 12 | January-February 2009 jewish news www.savj.org Tu B’Shvat Quiz Seven Generations, Twenty Years; 1. Where was the first garden planted on earth? Avishai Mekonen for One Night Only 2. On which holiday do we NOT eat fruits from Israel? By Carol Towbin Greenberg sequences of losing 3. How long is it from Tu B’Shvat to Purim? one’s sense of history 4. What organization has been planting trees in Israel for more than 100 How far back can you trace your and culture when one lineage? To some Savannah Jews, this loses their personal years? is an easy question to answer; but for identity through as- 5. Name some of the fruits you might find in a Tu B’Shvat Seder. some of us whose relatives were part similation; and gain- 6. From what kind of tree was the branch that the dove brought of large immigration waves at the ing that identity back Avishai Mekonen back after the flood? crux of the last century or the tempest through traditions 7. What were the two “named” trees in the Garden of Eden? tossed remnant of WWII, that might shared and accepted by younger gen- 8. What does the word “Tu” in Tu B’Shvat mean? not be such an easy task. erations. 9. When was the last time you planted a tree in Israel? For one night only, Thursday, Feb- The premier of his work in Savan- ruary 5, 2009, Avishai Mekonen, in- nah is courtesy of MorningStar, a Jew- 10. On what other holiday do we hold a Seder? Answers located at bottom of page ternationally recognized Israeli film- ish based cultural arts group. In its 20 maker and photographer, will present years, MorningStar has presented over a fascinating multi-media presenta- 150 free programs, festivals, projects Four Cups of Wine, Anyone? tion, Seven Generations, at the Telfair and charitable support to Savannah This year, February 9th (15th of Museum’s Jepson Center from 6:15 pm and surrounding communities and is the Jewish month of Shvat) marks the to 7:30 pm. His talk, and a preceding now presenting a three month youth beginning of the “New Year” for trees. youth workshop at the Owens-Thom- initiative: Finding Oneself, that begins A good comparison of Tu B’Shvat to a as House (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) are with this program timed to coincide Western holiday is that it’s the Jew- free and open to the public courtesy of with the2009 Black Heritage Festival ish Arbor Day. During the beginning MorningStar Cultural Arts Group in and ending May 21 with a similar pro- of Zionism, Tu B’Shvat became more celebration of their 20th year of serv- gram that will honor the Asian Festi- popular, as it was used as a symbolic ing the Coastal Empire. The work- val. way for Jewish re-attachment to the shop, for youth ages 12 to 20, includes The Jepson lecture is limited to 250 land of Israel. Ecological organizations a tour of the slave quarters at the his- people and the workshop to thirty- in Israel have adopted it to stimulate toric house as well as an opportunity five. Both are free and open to the pub- environmental awareness. On some for participants to meet, talk and dine lic; pre-registration is required for the with Avishai. Jewish youths are espe- youth workshop; click on the Finding kibbutzim, Tu B’Shvat is celebrated as Tu B’Shvat Seder Plate an agricultural holiday and an oppor- cially invited to attend. Oneself icon for an online application Yeganyahu Avishai Mekonen’s at www.morningstararts.org or call tunity to plant trees and spend time in human beings and the world closer to award-winning work has been shown Carolyn Allen, Blue Blazer Coordina- and around nature. In many commu- spiritual perfection. Even special hag- at festivals and museums in Israel, the tor for the Savannah Entrepreneurial nities, Jewish children collect money gadas have been written for this pur- U.S. and Europe. His projects inves- Center at 912-652-3582 for a paper ap- to send to organizations such as the pose. In one today, the four cups are tigate issues of race and identity and plication. Workshop space is limited Jewish National Fund to plant trees at used as follows: this time of year. have been broadcast on Israeli televi- so participants will be accepted on a sion and screened at numerous inter- first come, first served basis. School It also is customary on Tu B’Shvat White wine, symbolizing the calm- national venues including the Tel Aviv credit, service hours and limited to eat fruits and food local to the land ness of nature and Jerusalem Cinemateques and the transportation can be arranged. The of Israel such as nuts, figs, dates, rai- White wine mixed with a small quan- International Competition Documen- workshop includes a brief tour of the sins, carob, pomegranates, and al- tity of red for the sometimes restless- tary Festival, Czech Republic. His vid- historic house’s original slave quarters monds. Some people even mark this ness of nature eo, Four Hundred miles to Freedom, and is followed by light dinner with holiday with a Seder much like Pass- Red wine mixed with a small quantity chronicles his search to remember and the artist. Several more project ori- over. Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, one of of white wine, contrasting rain with reconcile what happened to him at age ented workshops this spring will be the Jewish mystics in Safed in the six- sun and hot with cold. 10 in 1984, when he was kidnapped by offered first to this first group of par- teenth century, is said to have created Red wine for the sun and upcoming slave traffickers in Sudan. Throughout ticipants. a Seder in which the fruits and trees summer. of the land were given symbolic mean- his life-long journey from Ethiopia to This project owes a debt of grati- Sudan, Israel, and finally America, his tude to the JEA, The Telfair Museum ing. The main idea was that eating ten In Savannah contact the local Ha- fundamental identity is challenged: of Art, The Savannah Entrepreneurial specific fruits and drinking four cups dassah chapter to purchase a tree for “What does it mean when others in- Center, volunteers Sarah Denmark, of wine (honoring the four aspects of planting in Israel. If you are interest- sist that you can’t be who you know Carolyn Allen and Sarahlyn Argrow of Acting, Relating, Knowing, and Be- ed in fulfilling this mitzvah, either in you are?” AWWIN; and to Gwendolyn Fortson ing) in a specific order while reciting honor of someone, or to mark the holi- While in Savannah, Avishai will Waring and Ron Higgins of Savannah the appropriate blessings would bring day, call Beezy Forstot at 352-0765. present his newest project, Seven Gen- Movie Tours for generous financial erations, which deals with the con- support. On the Personal Side Jessica Cohen, daughter of Ron and Donna Cohen, made the Dean’s List her first semester as a freshman at the University of Georgia… Faye Kirschner and Chris Addy placed first in their age groups in the Sunrise Rotary Club’s 11th Annual Trick or Trot 5K (3.1 miles) Road Race. Faye also placed third in her age group in the 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run on Hilton Head Island and third in the Savannah River Bridge 5K Run.

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Consider leaving your money for organizations that support their levels of affiliation, the opportu- ball, astronomy, kinesiology, biology, child’s cell phone at home so that he/ and promote Holocaust education nity to offer their children a chance to chemistry and physics. she can grow and mature by being and awareness. In past years, rides experience a Jewish community that is truly independent—and also find out have included travel to the National not overwhelming or foreign. Jewish camps offer a variety of mod- what the camp policy is on cell phones, Holocaust Museum in Washington, els to accommodate special needs since many do not allow them at camp. D.C.; to Whitwell, TN, visiting the Search for the appropriate camp campers, including mainstreaming, Healthy snacks, family photos, and home of the world renown Paper Clip for your child. While the thought of separate programming, and exclusive summer reading books are always Project and Museum; to NYC to ride searching through hundreds of camps special needs camps. Regardless of the good to have in the bunk. When your in the Israeli Day Parade in support may seem daunting, online search di- function level of your child, there is a children finally return home at the end of the Israeli Mogen David Adom first rectories can be very helpful. The Foun- Jewish camp ready to provide him/her of the summer, you may notice that responders organization; and in 2008 dation for Jewish Camp’s online camp with the summer of a lifetime. Visit while their duffle bags are slightly less to Omaha, Nebraska to raise money directory lists over 150 nonprofit Jew- www.jewishcamp.org to access a full full from misplaced clothing and eaten for the Heartland Holocaust Endow- ish overnight camps in North America list of Jewish special needs camps and goodies, their souls are filled with Jew- ment Fund. For 2009, we are riding that span the denominational and re- programs, including those specifi- ish pride and their minds and hearts to Savannah, Georgia and Charles- gional spectrum. Search the directory cally targeted at children with autism, are bursting with memories of friends ton, South Carolina to emphasize and by religious denomination, location, Down Syndrome, and Aspergers. and fun that will last a lifetime. show support for educational resourc- special needs availability or gender. es aimed at Holocaust studies in both Check out a camp’s website to learn The Foundation for Jewish Camp, cities. It is a three day event which Choose a camp that will complement about camp features, including pro- a public foundation, is the only na- in addition to its charitable mission and strengthen the Jewish affilia- grams, facilities, and daily schedules. tional organization dedicated to non- brings everyone together in what also tion and identity of your child. The Look for a broad base of activities that profit Jewish resident camps, advanc- serves as our annual gathering. magic of Jewish camp is rooted in its both enhance skills that your child ing program and leadership excellence We do not have a club yet in Savan- 24/7 atmosphere, where Jewish values, wants to improve and emphasize fun. in camps and access to vibrant Jewish nah and are very aggressively looking connection to Israel, and the culture Keep in mind, however, that while experiences for campers. The Founda- to start one in time to join us for our of Judaism are entwined into every as- websites can provide plenty of useful tion helps raise awareness and support ride in Savannah, which looks like it pect of daily activity in ways that make information, the best way to get a sense for Jewish summer camps, highlighting might be our biggest R2R yet. campers feel proud to be Jewish. From of the camp environment is to visit the their successful track record for build- My name is Betsy Ahrens and you Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative camp grounds during the summer. ing powerful Jewish commitment in can reach me at [email protected] to Reconstructionist, Zionist, Human- young Jews, ensuring future Jewish or contact Ron Wynne at ccaod@ya- ist and Non-denominational, there is Narrow down your options to about continuity. FJC works with more than hoo.com. a Jewish camp for every expression of four or five camps. Take into account 150 camps, 70,000 campers, and 12,000 We look forward to including you Jewish life. Find the right Jewish ex- camp size, activity offerings, atmo- counselors across North America to amongst our ranks of Jewish motor- perience for your child by visiting the sphere, security, cost and location. further its mission. Visit the website cyclists! online camp directory at www.jewish- Look for a camp that best accommo- at www.jewishcamp.org. Savannah Page 14 | January-February 2009 jewish news www.savj.org Thoughts from Rambam Shalom School and the Spirit of Giving Rambam students presented a ect dedicated to the Our Shalom School, the joint reli- the many agencies Chanukah program which demon- efforts on behalf of gious school of Congregations Agudath which comprise Sa- strated to parents, grandparents and Gilad Shalit being set Achim and Mickve Israel, incorporates vannah’s own Jewish friends how even animals sing praises free as he is a POW G’milut Chasidim, or acts of loving community and their to the Almighty. Also within their pre- (Maia has written kindness into every part of our teaching. need for support, par- sentation, the children shared what an article about this This cornerstone of Judaism is an inte- ticularly through the we can learn from the characteristics soldier). Maia dis- gral part of our school’s curriculum and Savannah Jewish Fed- of various animals. The students were cussed with some Ester Y. Rabhan, we strive continually to make the mitz- eration. On December Jules Kerness, dressed up as the animal for which of the classes their Rambam Day vot come alive and have true, enduring 14, 2008, the last day Shalom School they were giving information. Each thoughts about Ar- School Principal meaning for our children’s lives, now our Sunday school met Principal group sang a song that pertained to abs and Israelis not getting along. and in the future. To give substance before this year’s win- their group as well. A zoo train deco- Maia shared with me that the discus- to our words, Shalom School students ter break, our children happily showed rated the whole auditorium and where sion was inspiring and informative for recently became part of Congregation their support of Federation by giving to the children stood to give their pre- her and the children. Maia was quite Mickve Israel’s Back Pack Buddies Pro- Sharon Galin, pictured below with the sentation, there was hay to make them moved to participate with a group of gram, providing food for needy public students and staff of Shalom School, feel at home. The evening began with women who gathered together to say school children who have nothing to their weekly tzedkah contributions for the first grade lighting the menorah tehillim (psalms) on behalf of all the eat on the weekends. Our parents and the months of September through De- and singing m’oaz tzur. The evening Israeli soldiers. Maia was also touched children bring in food every week and, cember. They were happy to provide concluded with Rabbi Gordon’s third to hear that Rambam students have on Sundays, families from individual more than $100 to help this year’s Fed- graders singing a popu- grades spend time at the end of school eration campaign. lar Chanukah song. The putting together the food packages for Until next time, evening was a success 45 children. B’Shalom, and enjoyed by all. Of course, righteous giving has many Jules Kerness Rambam students faces and our children are learning about Principal have been busy worrying about others, which is an integral lesson taught in Rambam. Rambam students collected $338.37 for the Savan- nah Jewish Federation Campaign. Pre-school classes donated their tzedaka to the campaign and the older children Deer Max and Sam paid at least a dollar to have the privilege to break the dress been saying tehillim after davening code (which means they were allowed (prayers) each morning. to come to school not following the Rambam had an Open House at the structured dress code that Rambam end of December and the beginning of January, giving families an opportunity Sharon Galin, General Chair of the Savannah Jewish Federation 2009 Annual Campaign, to come and visit the receives the Shalom School’s donation from Harris F. school. Four new families came to the Open House. We were very AA Torah Fund Brunch on March 1 excited to see new fac- By Midge Schildkraut Linda by Ellie Galin, es and new interest in President of the AA Rambam. G-d willing The Agudath Achim Sisterhood will Sisterhood. the efforts of Rambam hold its annual Torah Fund campaign For a tax deduct- to educate the next event on Sunday, March 1, at the AA ible gift of $180 for the generation will be pro- synagogue, 9 Lee Boulevard, at 10:30 am. seminary, the donor One of the responsibilities of the sister- will receive a magnifi- ductive for Klal Yisroel hood is to financially assist the Jewish cent pin designed in Linda Sacks and the Savannah Jew- Theological Seminary, where many of Israel which is worn ish community. the Conservative rabbis, cantors and with pride. Checks should be payable to Seventh Grade Lions Briana, Lena and Sarala teachers receive their education. JTS and either mailed or brought to the Ester Y. Rabhan The Sisterhood of Agudath Achim AA (marked “Attention: Steffie Zerden- requires). As well, Ram- takes this opportunity not only to col- Sisterhood”). The suggested minimum bam had another break lect funds for the seminary but to also contribution is $18. All revenues are pre- the dress code (due to honor a Jewish woman who has distin- sented to the seminary. In the past, the the seriousness of its pur- guished herself in Savannah, the Jewish AA Sisterhood has won recognition for pose, the children were community, the synagogue and/or the its impressive presentation to the semi- only allowed to change sisterhood. This year, the committee nary. The entire community is welcome colors while respect- for the event chose Dr. Linda Sacks for to attend this event. The Sisterhood is ing the basic daily rules) her expertise as a respected physician, offering you an opportunity to be pres- to raise money for Is- a past president of the AA, her gener- ent as we raise funds for the seminary, raeli soldiers. The school ous contributions of financial support, honor Linda, enjoy a delicious brunch raised $300, which will impressive participation in services, as and hear an impressive ceremony. cover the cost of sending well as the unselfish hours she spends The chairs for the event are Cookie baskets to an entire unit tutoring and conducting study groups. Gale and Stacy Schlafstein. Heading the of soldiers. During a brunch, the program will solicitation efforts is Steffie Zerden and Rambam students include a talk by Professor Janice Steirn the chair of the food committee is Don- of Georgia Southern University and the na Horesh. Please reserve your place by participated in a proj- Zebras serving popcorn presentation of a Torah Fund pin to calling the synagogue at 352-4737. Savannah www.savj.org jewish news January-February 2009 | Page 15 Gratefully We Thank Our Contributors SJF FOUNDATION/ In Memory of Davida Black Birthday Linda Sacks FEDERATION FUNDS In Honor of the New Grandson of Peggy & Stanley Harris In Memory of John Goldkrand Lynn & David Reeves Toby Hollenberg In Honor of the New Son of Kasey & JULIUS RUDIKOFF JEA ATHLETIC In Memory of John Goldkrand JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES Daniel Berman & HEALTH CLUB FUND Sharon & Murray Galin In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of Edward Wexler In Honor of Frances Rudikoff’s In Honor of AM Goldkrand Carol Greenberg Birthday Herb & Barbara Strachman In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of SJF/UJC CAMPAIGN FUND In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of Dick & Darla Lewis Ronald Fagin In Honor of the Grandson of Richard Julie Rudikoff In Memory of Joyce’s Mother & Merry Bodziner In Honor of Lynn Berkowitz’ Birthday LAWRENCE KONTER & BERTRAM Sara Jospin In Honor of the Grandson of Sharon Sylvia Yellin WEILAND JEWISH CULTURAL In Honor of Sharon & Moises Paz’s & Moises Paz ARTS FUND New Grandson In Honor of Freddie & Esther Rabhan LANDON FAMILY FUND In Memory of Joy Hirsch In Memory of Davida Black on their son’s simcha In Loving Memory of Susan Karpf In Honor of the Birth of Merry & In Honor of Richard & Merry In Honor of Jerry & Myra Portman on Sally Krissman Richard Bodziner’s Grandson Bodziner’s New Grandson their son’s engagement Edith & Isadore Karpf In Honor of the Birth of Sharon & Toby Hollenberg In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of Amy & Jonah Pine Moises Paz’ Grandson In Memory of Jeanette & Julius Ronald Fagin Lynn Goodman In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of Oelsner Joel & Carol Greenberg In Honor of Dr. Morris Geffen Carol Greenberg Debbie & Michael Wengrovitz In Honor of Larry Zaslavsky’s 65th Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Hulsey Marcy & Jerry Konter In Memory of Davida Black Birthday In Memory of Susan Karpf In Honor of Rhoda Weiland’s Arlene & Allan Ratner Lynn & Dick Berkowitz In Honor of Gerald & Riette Pollack Birthday Suzanne Berman In Honor of the Special Birthday of Sandy & Marcia Berens Beezy Forstot In Honor of Larry Zaslavsky’s Lynn Berkowitz Birthday In Honor of the Special Birthday of LISA & DANNY KAMINSKY KELSEY GONTO B’NAI TZEDEK Ellen & Jeff Gendelman Larry Zaslavsky HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL & FUND In Memory of Leo Barton Leon & Barbara Aronson EDUCATIONAL FUND In Honor of Dr. Steven Gonto Herbert, Teresa, & Rachel Victor In Honor of Joe Hoffman Kathy Guest In Memory of Alice Felser DAVID PORTMAN MEMORIAL Veronica Hoffman Harriet & Eric Meyerhoff FUND EVAN BRIDGES B’NAI TZEDEK

In Memory of Susan Karpf JERALD & CAROLE JACKSON FUND ED & LINDA WEXLER FAMILY Roz & Buddy Portman COHEN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIC In Memory of Susan Karpf CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FUND Renee & Russell Bridges In Memory of Madeline Rubin AMELIA BEATRICE EICHHOLZ In Honor of Jerald & Carole Cohen’s In Honor of Richard & Merry & CAROLINE MARGARET Chanukah MATTHEW KLUGMAN B’NAI Bodziner’s New Grandson EICHHOLZ B’NAI TEZEDEK Edye, Lee, Megan, & Linsey TZEDEK FUND In Honor of Moises & Sharon Paz’s PHILANTHROPIC FUND Cohen In Memory of Susan Karpf New Grandson In Honor of Tony Eichholz’s 50th Doris & Abe Klugman VICTOR & ELISE SHERNOFF PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION STEPHEN LASKY B’NAI TZEDEK My Day as a ‘Shadow’ In Memory of Madeline Rubin & FUND Rosalie Shernoff In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of at Memorial Hospital ER Paul & Jo Applefield Larry Lasky In Honor of the Birth of Richard & Doris & Abe Klugman By Phil Scharf Merry Bodziner’s Grandson In Honor of the Birth of Barbara & ROSS KOODEN B’NAI TZEDEK I decided to bid at Alan Tanenbaum’s Grandson FUND the Silent Auction at In Honor of Larry Lasky’s Speedy In Honor of Dr. Deb Antosca the “Great Gelt Give- Recovery In Memory of Marilyn Levy away” held at the JEA In Honor of Stephen Sacks’ Speedy Joanne & Michael Kooden [in August] for the job Recovery In Honor of Michael Kooden of shadowing Dr. Jay In Memory of Alice Felser Merry & Richard Bodziner Goldstein, the Doc- In Memory of Karen Nelson’s tor who is in charge Grandson, Sam ELLIOTT KOODEN B’NAI TZEDEK of the ER [Emergency In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of FUND Room] at Memorial “Julie” Rudikoff In Honor of Merry & Richard Medical. I’ve been to In Honor of the Speedy Recovery of Bodziner the ER several times Carol Greenberg Joanne & Michael Kooden in my life horizontally; From left, Dr. Jay Goldstein and Phil Scharf In Memory of Rosalie Shernoff Victor, Elise, Jason, & Heather RALPH & PAULINE TENENBAUM so I thought it would were very rewarding and en- be good to go in vertically this time Shernoff SOCIAL SERVICES FUND lightening. If the care and efficiency In Memory of Madeline Rubin In Honor of Aunt Jeannie Kaminsky’s and so I could be aware of what goes and attentiveness of the ER are indica- Joanne & Michael Kooden Birthday on in an ER on a daily basis. tive of the caliber of treatment in the Nancy & Bert Tenenbaum Arriving on my own two feet, I rest of the hospital, I now understand ISADORE SCHEER CHILDREN’S In Honor of Zelda & Sheldon was promptly greeted by Dr. J, who why Memorial is rated so favorably in SCHOLARSHIP FUND Tenenbaum then proceeded to outfit me in green recent polls. In Memory of Dorothy Tross Stapen Merry & Richard Bodziner “scrubs” and then introduced me to It is good to know that Savannah In Memory of Daniel Joseph the staff of doctors and nurses. I ac- has such an exceptional staff of profes- Sheehan III ALLAN & ARLENE RATNER companied him while he made the sional and caring doctors and nurses Steven Scheer FAMILY FUND rounds on an assortment of emergen- ready and able to help when the occa- In Memory of Dorothy Stapen cies. I realized how previously un- sion arises. My day at Memorial was JOHN GOLDKRAND JEWISH Arlene & Allan Ratner aware I was of how big and diverse the interesting and informative thanks to HEALTHCARE FUND ER at Memorial is, compared to how the helpfulness of Dr. J and his staff. In Honor of Dan Sandler, MD IRENE & LEE BRAUN FUND FOR In Memory of Susan Karpf small it was years ago. My hat is off to Dr. J and his friendly, SOCIAL SERVICES I spent five hours with Dr. J which In Honor of Dr. Michael Friedman & In Honor of Meg & Dana Braun efficient staff. Family Merry & Richard Bodziner Savannah Page 16 | January-February 2009 jewish news www.savj.org

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Matthew Allan Arnold Axelberg Lynne & Lindsey Bailey Merry Bodziner Robin, Lawrence, Daniel & Louis Brody Rachel & Jan Brody Kathy & Michael Burnce Carole & Jerald Cohen Edye & Lee Cohen Lisa , Scott, Ashley & Jena Cohen Hannah Cohen Neil & Mason Cohen Norman Epstein Donna, Jay & Richard Epstein Lindsey Fenton Jackie Friedman Cookie & Megan Gale Ellie & Mel Galin A.M. Goldkrand Toby & Sarah Fay Goldstein Ellen & Allison Hagen Josie Harper Peggy Harris Greg, Lena, & Jonathan Hirsch Gale & David Hirsh Miriam & Jake Hodesh Toby Hollenberg Anita Karnibad Jackie & Larry Katz Laura Kellogg Danny, Sue, Ali, & Matt Klugman Suzanne & Michael Konter Michael & Aaron Kooden Barbara & Lew Kooden Alex & Seth Kovensky Betty Lasky Jessica, Mark, Liberty & Abraham Lebos Rene Lehrberger Roni Libow Ann Lukes Harriet & Eric Meyerhoff Melissa, Jeff, Ellie & Jessa Neil Judy Odrezin Aaron Pargman Sue & Richard Parker Roz & Buddy Portman Zita Prince Laurie & Halle Rubnitz Michelle Russo Jodi & Kenneth Sadler Ashley, Scott, Jared & Allison Samuels Lillie Sanders Sally & Herb Sanders Brenda & Patrick Salter Susan, Frank, Sam & Hannah Slotin Sue Solomon Adel Stein Brad & Max Strauss Vivian Slotin Janice Steirn Mike Strear Harriet Ullman Rhoda Weiland Laura, Eric, Adam & Sarah Weiss Stephanie Zerden Linda, Rebecca, & Jonathon Zoller Elaine & Joel Zuckerman

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