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october 2017/tishrei-cheshvan 5778 a publication of United jewish federation of Volume 19, Number 7 Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien Israel: A Different Standing Against Hate Conversation UJF Brings Community Together Almost 200 people joined togeth- Steinberg was followed by Connecti- Hoffman Lecture Features Gordis and er at a vigil organized by the Jewish cut Governor Dannel Malloy, who em- Community Relations Council, the phasized that gatherings like this are a Beinart public affairs arm of the United Jewish first response to prevent hate. “These Dr. Daniel community, most Federation of Greater Stamford, New are dangerous days in our country’s Gordis and Pe- especially the Jew- Canaan and Darien, in partnership with history. If we don’t stand up, that which ter Beinart have ish state. the Interfaith Council of Southwestern has happened in other nations could much in common. On Tuesday, Connecticut on August 15 in front of happen in our nation,” Malloy said. They are both not- November 7, at the Stamford Government Center. “We have to stop hate, and hate will be ed authors, schol- 7:30 pm, the 33rd Lauren Steinberg, director of the stopped in Stamford and West Hartford ars and pundits Annual Hoffman JCRC, opened the rally by proclaiming and in other communities. When we who say they love Lecture will en- common cause against hate. “We know come together and have rallies like this, Israel and are con- gage Gordis and that we cannot stand idly by in the face we will make everyone understand that cerned about her Peter Beinart Dr. Daniel Gordis Beinart in a debate of hatred,” she said, adding that, “In we will not stand by while you pick on future. But their at Temple Beth El, standing against hate, we stand together our friends, our neighbors and those views and politics diverge when it 350 Roxbury Rd., Stamford. Their topic for respect, for dignity, for inclusion, that we love.” comes to issues facing the Jewish See “Israel” on page 8 for democracy and for our country.” See “Standing” on page 7 The Strength of Community JCC’s Jewish Arts and Film Update on Federation Hurricane Festival Returns By Luisa Viladas In an event preceding the festival, on Response The 16th annual Jewish Arts and Film Sunday, October 1, Israeli musician Da- The people of Greater Houston and assessment in Houston and convened Festival of Fairfield County, presented vid Broza’s documentary, “East Jerusa- Florida are suffering from the devastat- the Emergency Committee. Immediate by the Jewish Community Center of lem / West Jerusalem,” will be screened ing effects of Hurricanes Harvey and needs such as locating and relocating Stamford, will return for nine days, at the Quick Center for the Arts. In the Irma, and the collective Jewish commu- residents, and ensuring their basic from Saturday, October 28, through film, Broza sets out to realize his dream nity has snapped into action – one of needs – food, blankets, clothes and Sunday, November 5. The festival will of cooperation and dialogue between the great strengths of the communal satellite phones to reach their loved open with the screening of the film “Sa- Israelis and Palestinians through music. Federation system. ones – have been addressed. bena Hijacking – My Version,” an Israeli “Song of the Seas: Bodies of Water The national Federation system, The Jewish Federations’ Emer- docudrama about the 1972 hijacking in Israel” will be the subject of an art Jewish Federations of North Ameri- gency Committee was established in of Sabena Flight 571 by the Palestinian exhibit and musical performance by ca, has conducted a thorough needs See “Strength” on page 18 organization Black September. See “Festival” on page 4

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Community Unites Against Hate Governor Dannel Malloy addressed the crowd gathered in front of the Stamford Government Center on August 15 for a rally against hate organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council, an arm of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. See story above. 2 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 Federation – We are All about Connections We all know that it feels good spend an hour each week reading with children, as in the past, we have connected with our big Feder- to be connected to people, and encouraging them to value reading while becoming ation family to come together to mobilize communal research has even linked social competent readers. funds for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. connections to happiness, Strengthening community is at the core of our Jewish community means different things to differ- health and a longer life. It has mission. PJ Library engages families with young ent people, but having a sense of community is what been suggested that our feelings children. Through our generous donors, Feder- connects us, defines us and makes us stronger. My of connection don’t just make ation touches more than 300 households every connections have brought me to the Stamford Jewish us feel good, they also make us month by sending them children’s books that are community now to serve as your interim executive do good. Together we can do a both entertaining and spread great values. The director. I am proud to work on behalf of Greater world of good. Behrend Institute for Leadership continues to Stamford and I urge you to join me. Connecting has The role of United Jewish educate the next generation of leaders for our never been easier, so be sure to “like” our Facebook Federation is to strengthen, Diane Sloyer community, the Kuriansky Teen Tzedakah Corp. page and check out our website, www.ujf.org. nurture and build our local trains teens to incorporate philanthropy in their Federation connects you to all things Jewish and worldwide Jewish community by connecting us lives and the UJF Advisory Council brings togeth- happening in Greater Stamford, New Canaan and through our common values. This year, Federation is er both lay and professional leaders to shape the Darien. We can and will do so much more when we also connecting Israel directly to our Greater Stam- vision for the future of our community. are connected. We are the strength of a people and ford community by organizing a Community Mission UJF’s role as convener and connector is also real- the power of a community! We are one gift impacting to Israel in celebration of its 70th birthday. There is ized through programs including Tapestry, Shabbat a local and global community. nothing like traveling through Israel on a mission. Across Stamford and Yom Hashoah. Our JCRC has Diane Sloyer Whether you are a first timer or have been to Israel been front and center working with the interfaith Interim Executive Director many times, missions are a unique, unforgettable community to stand strong against hate. And recently, [email protected] and often life changing experience. Greater Stamford has had an influx of new resi- dents in the past few months, which is a wonderful vote of approval for our community. With more than A Message from UJF’s Jewish 30 new Jewish families moving to the area over the summer months alone, we expect increased demand for our local Jewish institutions and agencies. These Community Relations Council partner organizations are highlighted monthly in The By Lauren Steinberg new friends, and about what it feels like to be new. New Jewish Voice, our community Jewish newspaper, From the rally in Charlottes- Slightly older children can think about bullying and published and fully funded by UJF. ville to the swastikas on the Rich the importance of welcoming a peer who may look Looking to make an impact on our community, Forum and AITE this summer, or feel different, out of place or uncomfortable. UJF has many volunteer opportunities. This includes manifestations of hate have hit 5. Help build positive relationships between our 3 SQUARE, a program that provides supplemental close to home. As we work on institutions and law enforcement, and between our nutritious food for children at risk during weekends a communal level to combat community and other communities. Be friendly. Say in the school year, and the Herbert and Sarah M. antisemitism and all forms of thank you. Gibor Reading Partners program where volunteers hate and to secure our com- 6. Remember, and be present for remembering. munal institutions, I am often Attend community commemorations for Kristall- asked what individuals can do Lauren Steinberg nacht and Holocaust Remembrance Day. CANDLE LIGHTING to work against hate. Here are 7. Read about contemporary hate, antisemitism, 11 suggestions: racism and bias. Educate yourself on its manifesta- TIMES 1. Listen to someone new. Someone of a different tions and on how it impacts different communities. faith, ethnicity or country of origin, or someone who 8. Work to secure our communal institutions. Talk September 22...... 6:33 pm has different political views than you. Invite them for to communal leadership about how you can help Septenber 29...... 6:21 pm dinner. Even if you feel strongly, take the opportunity implement better security measures – from standing October 4...... 6:33 pm to not change their mind, but to hear and empathize guard to rearranging the furniture – that make our October 5...... after 7:10 pm with their hopes, worries and fears. institutions less vulnerable to potential incidents. 2. Don’t be a bystander. Speak out if someone Some practical steps can include making sure that October 6...... 6:09 pm you know tells an antisemitic, racist, homophobic staff know to monitor entrances and to report suspi- October 11...... 6:01 pm or sexist joke, or makes assumptions about people cious behavior; inviting police for a security training October 12...... after 6:59 pm based on appearance, faith or ethnicity. or walk through; making response plans for potential October 13...... 5:58 pm 3. Talk to your elected officials about your con- scenarios; considering hiring guards for some events; cerns. Tell them that manifestations of hatred and and making sure unused entrances are closed and October 20...... 5:48 pm extremism across the ideological spectrum are locked. Say thank you to law enforcement personnel October 27...... 5:38 pm unacceptable. and partners who keep our institutions safe – and November 3...... 5:21 pm 4. Talk to your children and grandchildren. If build positive relationships with them. November 10...... 4:22 pm they are too young for a discussion about racism 9. Question your own assumptions. Are you quick and antisemitism, you can talk about being nice to to label or judge people – illegal, redneck, terrorist – based on external features? Acknowledge prejudices you may have yourself. 10. Standing against hate works best when there are things we stand for. Think about the values you want to replace hate, such as community, democracy, liberty and inclusion. 11. Join us for Federation and JCRC programs that create unity and stand up to extremism – and help us make those programs happen! As we enter the new Jewish year, we pray that peace and calm will prevail. By doing these small things, we ourselves can contribute to that outcome. Hopefully, we will soon see the time when these actions are no longer necessary. Lauren Steinberg is the director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. Correction In the September issue of The New Jewish Voice, the Rosh Hashanah greeting ad for Barbara Miller listed her late husband’s name. The New Jewish Voice apologizes for the oversight, and any confusion and distress it may have caused.

May peace, happiness, and good health be with you throughout the New Year. BARBARA MILLER AND FAMILY october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS United Jewish Federation Welcomes Newcomers to Stamford By Sharon Franklin and UJF staff cently, the number of Shalom Stamford United Jewish Federation of Greater visits have increased, showing a trend Stamford, New Canaan and Darien’s of young Jews moving to the city. With Shalom Stamford program welcomes its close proximity to New York City all new members to the community with and to New Haven, a diverse Jewish a Shalom Stamford welcome bag and community and new apartment build- visit. The bag is filled with information ings going up, many feel Stamford is about the Jewish community, gifts and an ideal place to hang their hat.In fact, coupons from UJF, area agencies and the metropolitan area now has the third businesses. At the visit, newcomers largest concentration of Fortune 500 can ask about local schools, places headquarters in the country, behind of worship, volunteer opportunities New York and Chicago. and social or professional groups they Shari Raymond moved to the area may want to join. “Families, couples, with her husband Sam and their two individuals, affiliated, unaffiliated, children this summer. When asked LGBT or interfaith are all welcomed why she and Sam moved to the area by UJF with kindness and sincerity,” Shari said, “My husband grew up in said Sharon Franklin, UJF director of Stamford, so it has always been on community campaign and the Shalom our radar, but once we started doing Program coordinator. our research, we were delighted to The Stamford Jewish community, learn that there are so many young Jessica Katz and her baby daughter Eliana, with a population of nearly 12,000 in- families moving here. We were drawn Stamford’s newest “future philanthropist.” dividuals, has always been considered to Stamford’s unique location: close a growing and thriving community. Re- See “Welcomes” on page 8 At right: Shari Raymond and her family recently moved to town and received a Shalom A New Year for Kuriansky Stamford visit and welcome bag. Deadlines for articles Teen Tzedakah Corps The deadlines for the next three issues of The New Jewish Voice are: Thursday, September 28...... November Teens Learn about Philanthropy and Monday, October 30...... December/January Friday, December 22...... February Leadership Send New Jewish Voice article submissions to Sandy Golove at [email protected] This October will mark a new year zations and took part in fund-raising marked “Stamford Voice” in the subject line. Expect an acknowledgement; of teen philanthropy at United Jewish to enable them to donate to charities please re-send if you do not receive one. Federation of Greater Stamford, New of their choice. Canaan and Darien. The Kuriansky “We look forward to working with the Teen Tzedakah Corps will enter its sixth Board of Rabbis and other community year of learning about and practicing leaders to identify teens who would be philanthropy. The KTTC, which is fund- an asset to this program,” said Ricky ed by a grant from the Louis J. Kuriansky Arbron, UJF president. “And we look The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus on Park Avenue Family Foundation, introduces teens to to you, our readership to send teens philanthropy, and fosters leadership our way as well.” skills and Jewish values. Beginning im- “We look forward to continuing our mediately, UJF is accepting applications role in educating the next generation of from teens wishing to participate in the Jewish philanthropists. The continued next KTTC cohort. generosity of the Kuriansky Foundation In the 2017-2018 academic year, has impacted close to 100 teens since KTTC plans to incorporate more the inception of the Kuriansky Teen hands-on experiences as well as a Tzedakah Corps. UJF is grateful for variety of different fund-raising activi- their visionary leadership,” said Diane ties. The group will begin meeting in Sloyer, interim executive director at October with monthly meetings held UJF Stamford. on a Sunday. Applicants for the Kuriansky Teen Skilled Nursing (The Jewish Home) Rosnick Fitness Center (The J) In the past school year, a group of Tzedakah Corps must be entering th th th th th Goldstein Assisted Living Residences Friedman Home Care / 10 , 11 and 12 grade students met 10 -12 grades, and must make a Kuriansky Family Residence – 1-bedroom apartments Chaifetz Family Hospice on a monthly basis. The group of teens commitment to attend all meetings Goldstein Rehabilitation Center Federation for Jewish Philanthropy engaged in discussions and exercises and events. For information, visit to establish the values, goals and mis- www.ujf.org or contact Diane Sloyer For questions and information on current or future services: sion of KTTC. They researched local at [email protected] or 203-321- www.jseniors.org • 203-365-6400 • [email protected] Jewish and secular charitable organi- 1373, ext. 105.

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Festival Continued from page 1 Beth Styles at a reception on Sunday, October 29. brought to audiences during the festival week and The festival will premiere Styles’ series of acrylic and throughout the year.” oil paintings depicting the seas and lakes of Israel. See the calendar below for all times and locations. The reception will also feature a performance by the For ticket prices and full information on films New World Chorus, Stamford’s multi-faith commu- and events, visit stamfordjcc.org. For additional nity choir founded by Styles. information, contact Schiffman at 203-487-0941 or This year’s literary event on November 5 will [email protected]. feature an appearance by author Tova Mirvis, who will discuss her new memoir, “A Book of Separa- Jewish Arts and Film Festival of tion.” The story is drawn from the author’s widely Fairfield County praised New York Times essay, which chronicled her journey as she walked away from her marriage and Festival Calendar At-A-Glance her faith. ‹‹ Sunday, October 1 “We are thrilled to present the very best current Pre-Festival Event Jewish films, speakers, fine art and literature that the The film “Fanny’s Journey” will be the closing film at this 4 pm international Jewish community has to offer,” said year’s Jewish Arts and Film Festival of Fairfield County, Film, “East Jerusalem / West Jerusalem” JCC Associate Executive Director Nancy Schiffman. presented by the Jewish Community Center of Stamford. The Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield “Recognized as an essential part of the Jewish cultural The film chronicles the story of a small band of orphans ‹‹ Opening Night – Saturday, October 28 scene in Fairfield County, the Jewish Arts and Film who, in 1943, escaped the Nazis and found their way to 7:30 pm Festival is a highly anticipated celebration of Jewish Switzerland and freedom. The festival will run from October Reception and Israeli life, culture, community and history, 28 through November 5. 8 pm Film, “Sabena Hijacking – My Version” The State Cinema, Stamford ‹‹ Sunday, October 29 1 pm “Song of the Seas: Bodies of Water in Israel” Art by Beth Styles, music by the New World Chorus Art will be on display through November 5 JCC of Stamford 7 pm Film, “On the Map” The Garden Cinema, Norwalk ‹‹ Monday, October 30 7 pm Film, “A Quiet Heart” The State Cinema, Stamford ‹‹ Tuesday, October 31 7 pm Film, “On the Map” Jewish Senior Services Campus, Bridgeport Admission free for Merkaz students and all teens ‹‹ Wednesday, November 1 7 pm Film, “Past Life” State Cinema, Stamford ‹‹ Thursday, November 2 10 am Film, “Sabena Hijacking – My Version” Senior matinée, ages 62 and up, no charge State Cinema, Stamford 7 pm Film, “My Hero Brother” State Cinema, Stamford ‹‹ Saturday, November 4 7:30 pm Films, “The Last Laugh” followed by “The Last Blintz” JCC of Stamford ‹‹ Sunday, November 5 11:45 am Community book discussion “The Book of Separation” with author Tova Mirvis JCC of Stamford ‹‹ Closing Night – Sunday, November 5 7 pm Film, “Fanny’s Journey” Garden Cinema, Norwalk ‹‹ Festival Encore, Commemorating Kristallnacht Sunday, November 12 3 pm Film, “Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story” State Cinema, Stamford october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 5 UJF’s Super Sunday Now a “Super Week” Annual Event Moves to December United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, Nerenberg and Stacey Palker will serve as Super at Stamford Hospital (sponsored by UJF’s Women’s New Canaan and Darien announced that Super Sunday chairs this year. Philanthropy division), creating holiday-themed Sunday will take place on Sunday, December 3, “The move is mainly a strategic decision as UJF’s packages for the food-insecure children of 3SQUARE from 9 am-noon. Customarily a communal day of Annual Campaign closes on December 31, 2017. (sponsored by the women of UJF’s Chapter Two giving, Super Sunday will now incorporate a full Moving Super Sunday to December better aligns division), a PJ Library event and an ongoing kosher week of opportunities to give back and get involved the annual day of giving with UJF’s fund-raising food drive benefitting Schoke Jewish Family Service. in the Stamford Jewish community. Super Week calendar. Extending the day to a ‘Super Week’ of- Super Week seeks to help UJF touch many aspects activities will commence on Tuesday, November 28, fers the community the perfect opportunity to give of the local community, as well as helping Jews in with Giving Tuesday, which will include hands-on back during the holiday season,” according to Ricky need in Israel and in more than 70 countries around chesed (acts of kindness) projects and will culminate Arbron, UJF president. the world. with UJF’s traditional Super Sunday phone-a-thon Details are still being finalized, but plans include a For more information, visit www.ujf.org or call on the morning of December 3. Taly Farber, Shira toy drive benefiting David’s Treasure Tree Toy Closet 203-321-1373. Women’s Auxiliary Fall Gala Jewish Senior Services Honors Community Service Jewish Senior Services will in the country. He retired as for almost 10 years. He is a member of the Board of honor two individuals who have chairman emeritus when Mer- Directors and served as its 21st chair on the board made contributions to the local rill Lynch acquired the firm in from 2013-16. Under his leadership, Jewish Senior community. John E. Herzog, of 2000. This story is told in the Services built and moved to The Harry and Jeanette Southport, is the 2017 recipient book “A Billion to One,” pub- Weinberg Campus on Park Avenue, the new resi- of the Arthur and Gladys Lunin lished by the Museum of Ameri- dent-centered household model nursing home and Humanitarian Award recog- can Finance. Herzog is formerly assisted living community. nizing outstanding public and chairman of R. M. Smythe and After graduating from Syracuse University with a community service as exempli- Co. In 1988, he founded the degree in finance, Radler went to work for a division fied by the good works of Arthur Museum of American Finance, of the Manufacturers Hanover Corporation in New and Gladys Lunin. In addition, donating part of his collection York City. Later, Radler went to work for Chessco Jeffrey Radler, of New Canaan, of financial memorabilia to Industries Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals will receive the Louis Lotstein John Herzog Jeffrey Radler the museum, an affiliate of the headquartered in Westport, as chief financial officer, Award for Distinguished Ser- Smithsonian Institution. where he was promoted to president of Chessco and vice, which recognizes devoted long-term service to A Cornell and New York University Stern School the Chemionics Corporation, an affiliated compa- Jewish Senior Services as demonstrated by the late graduate, he is president of the board of the Fairfield ny. Subsequently, Radler was also involved in two Louis Lotstein. The awards will be presented at the Museum, a Pequot Library board member and a other businesses from their inception to sale, and is Women’s Auxiliary Fall Gala on Thursday, October member of the American Antiquarian Society, the involved in commercial real estate. Radler and his 26, at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus in Grolier Club, the Down Town Association and the wife, Loretta, have two sons, Kyle and Keith. Bridgeport. The evening will also include a dinner, Union League Club. Herzog is honorary chair of the The Fall Gala is co-chaired by Susan Cascella and an auction and entertainment by mentalist Ken Salaz. Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. He served as Linda Lazinger, both of Fairfield. Reservations are Herzog spent his active business career at Herzog, trustee emeritus of Randolph-Macon Woman’s Col- required in order to attend the event. For more infor- Heine, Geduld Inc., where he spearheaded its ex- lege, and is a holder of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. mation or to RSVP, contact Susan Freed, development pansion into the third-largest Nasdaq market maker Radler has worked alongside Jewish Senior Services associate, at 203-365-6407 or [email protected].

ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 6 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 bits and pieces from a therapist’s perspective By Sandy Golove Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen on To submit infor- the marriage of their daughter, Sarah Sustaining Long-Term Marriage in mation to Bits and Malka Cohen, to Avi Petrushka. Pieces, call 203-912- Claudine and Stuart Feurstein and 9945, or e-mail me at Tamara Feurstein on the marriage a World of Replacement [email protected]. of their son and grandson, Michael By Eve Moskowitz, L.C.S.W. mitted relationship is at the forefront MAZEL TOV TO Feurstein, to Hannah Mackler. Prior to the early part of the 20th of a marital dyad on their wedding day, GROWING FAMILIES Debbie and Neil Gershon on the century, the institution of marriage but 50 percent of the time, it doesn’t Chana Rivka and engagement of their daughter, Keren was focused on the need for love, but work out that way. The lack of stigma Dovid Chavkin on the birth of a son; Gershon, to Dave Jonas. as important, if not more so, was the and the commonplace circumstance of grandparents are Joyce and Barry Rhonda and Avi Greif on the en- socio-economic partnership in which divorce makes it easier today than ever Chavkin. gagement of their son, Matt Greif, to two people with like values built a home in history to dissolve an intact family. So Alison and Jason Dolinger on the Liat Tretin, daughter of Jeff and Judy and family with the long-term goals how do we sustain a long-term marriage birth of a son, Graham Asher Dolinger; Tretin, of White Plains, NY. of commitment and sustenance. As in a world of replacement? grandparents are Donald Damast and Jordan Soifer, son of Louise and the shift from rural to urban life took To sustain a marriage commit- Marcia and Jerry Dolinger. Amiram Soifer and grandson of shape and men began to work outside ment, the couple needs to set a firm Anna and Paul Felix on the birth of Devora and Ben Soifer, on winning the home, the exposure to outside foundation with time to develop a a daughter. the 16-and-under gold medal in influences for both members of the story. The couple must find balance Ellen and Ari Fischel on the birth tennis at the Maccabi Games for the marriage fueled a sense of indepen- in their relationship and it is not of a daughter; grandparents are second year. dence for the parties. always equal. At times, one party Flossy and Sam Fischel and Ann Sharon and Rabbi Steven Ziskin on This increase in individualism may be the focus, and the give and Rosenberg; great-grandmother is the engagement of their son, Yossie grew with the shift in women’s rights take requires cooperation and ac- Guta Fischel. Ziskin, to Sassie Weinberg, of Johan- and the changes in traditional roles. ceptance. This leads to the need for Jessica and Adam Furmansky on nesburg, South Africa; grandparents For better or worse, the simplicity of care and attunement, a willingness the birth of a son; grandparents are are Rosalyn and Alan Ziskin. knowing the boundaries of marital to have empathy for the other party Stewart and Carol Furmansky and Gary MAZEL TOV TO B’NAI MITZVAH roles lent a certain expectation and and to be attuned to their needs and, and Wendy Leiter; great-grandparents Jacob Rosner, son of Elisa Rosner. predictability for all the family. Once at times, being willing to place those are Louis and Shirley Furmansky and Abigail Thau, daughter of Danielle the roles became blurred and the needs ahead of your own. Alvin Mishkin. and Steven Thau. choices for both parties became open To successfully achieve these goals, Lauren and Dan Hazony on the Jeremy Young, son of Daniel and to self-actualization and individual the parties must have a mutual respect birth of a daughter; grandparents are Sheryl Young. achievement, the foundation of the for the other’s differences, because Ruth and Yehonathan Hazony ofNew- CONDOLENCES marriage became compromised. there will be times in which opinions ton, MA, and Nurit and Mark Wexler; Erica Axelroad and Helen Gross on The premise of this “me” gener- differ greatly. The need to demonstrate great-grandparents are Debbie and the loss of her husband and her brother, ation and the expectation that mar- respect must outweigh the need to be Ben-Zion Soifer. Don Axelroad. riage is now another essential part right. There is no room for defensive Tori and Gabriel Phillips on the Alan Barnett on the loss of his moth- in discovering personal fulfillment behavior in a marriage, just a coun- birth of a daughter, Eve Felicity Phillips; er, Adelle Barnett. and satisfaction requires that the terbalance of mutual acceptance. The grandparents are Barbara and Alan Linda Kopel, Jennifer Kopel Fein- more complicated expectations for connectedness between the parties Phillips; great-grandmother is Helene berg, Lauryn Kopel Margerum and happiness and serenity also require must trump the conflict. Finally, those Zimmerman. Lee Kopel on the loss of her husband new and various levels of commitment are the times that constancy is required, Erica and Ben Pomerantz on the their father, Jerry Kopel. and devotion. In a world in which the a vow to push through conflict and birth of a daughter, Camilla Landyn Stephen Pollack on the loss of his accoutrements of life are upgraded problem solve rather than run away Pomerantz; grandparents are Honni mother, Lillian Pollack. and replaced every few years, whether from the problem, because it will con- and Sylvan Pomerantz. Sol Rose on the loss of his father, they are damaged or just obsolete, tinue to infect the foundation of the Rachel and Perry Steinmetz on Stanley Rose. gives the impression that perhaps relationship. the birth of a daughter, Blakely Dylan To the family of Ronald Muni the people we choose to love are also Eve Moskowitz, L.C.S.W., is the director Steinmetz; grandparents are Norine Schwartz. expendable and easily replaced. of clinical services at Schoke Jewish Family and Dov Steinmetz. David R. Widrow, Larry Mark We upgrade our cell phones, com- Service. MAZEL TOV Widrow, Kevin Bruce Widrow and puters, television sets and automobiles, The Schoke Jewish Family Service is a Rochel and Hecky Attar and Yospa Robert John Widrow on the loss of so why not upgrade or replace our recipient agency of United Jewish Federation Lieberman on the engagement of their his wife and their mother, Arline B. partner once they become used and of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and daughter and granddaughter, Shana Widrow. tired? The notion of a long-term com- Darien. Attar, to Tomer Mangoubi, son of Esther and Rami Mangoubi, of New- ton, MA. words of torah UJF Tribute Cards are a wonderful way to connect Responding to the Deluge with your family and friends By Rabbi Elisha Paul day morning quarterback questioning ings of floods to come and chose to and mark any occasion while In the aftermath of what has been decisions that were or weren’t made, stay at home hoping for the best. As one of the worst floods in U.S. his- or attributing natural or supernatural numerous stories have emerged, it is supporting the extraordinary tory, there have been a number of causes for the devastation in hindsight clear that the human condition at its work of UJF. To send a tribute, heartwarming and heartbreaking isn’t beneficial. The best response is to core has remained very similar over the go to www.ujf.org. outcomes. The outpouring of support assist now and in the future. millennia. It seems from the delayed and kindness of strangers for those in Life experiences help us understand evacuations in Houston that, when dire circumstances in Texas has been the Torah better and the Torah helps us choosing between bad options, some- Your ad could be here! overwhelming. understand life experiences better. The times people will choose the familiar To advertise, please contact Bonnie Rozen at It is difficult to comprehend the hurricane saga in the book of Yonah until it is too late. (800)779-7896, ext. 244 or [email protected] magnitude of this tragedy. Playing Mon- read on Yom Kippur begins with the re- During the season of Sukkot, when sponse of Gentile sailors who combine we purposefully leave the comfort of supplications for divine assistance while our home and enter a temporary shel- taking proper precautions. ter with minimal protection from the During the hurricane, my daily elements, my emotions surfacing from prayers increased as I opened my the entire vicarious flood episode in siddur and tehilim with renewed Houston have been humility and awe focus. Prayers read for years with in the face of the power of unbridled minimal appreciation suddenly had forces of nature. new meaning. One of the standard When we are left to our own devic- morning blessings said upon awak- es with diminished human or divine ening is thanking God for “spreading assistance, we emerge very frail and dry land over the water.” It was only vulnerable. As I sit in my sukkah hut after seeing the constant images of the this year and come in contact with Houston flood that I felt real genuine winter’s dawning outside the comfort gratitude for the simple ability to walk of my own home, I cannot help but feel unimpeded on dry land. heartbroken for those people who have As the new yearly cycle of Torah read- been displaced from their homes for ing focuses on the flood epic of Noah, much longer than a week. I take some I better appreciate the Mesopotamian solace knowing that on some level as a deluge and Noah’s desperate efforts to nation we have come to realize the truth save family and animals in a boat until expressed in the Chasidic teaching that the storm waters subsided. tells us “there is nothing quite as whole I never understood why even after as a broken heart.” the rain began to fall, many of Noah’s Rabbi Elisha Paul is the head of school neighbors refused to heed the warn- of the Jewish High School of Connecticut. october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 7 UJF Hosts Congressman Himes Addressing Jewish Communal Concerns The Saturday Following the displays of antisemitism and bigotry to discuss actions being taken in Washington, DC, prior, vandalism at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, VA, and concerns of the Jewish community. – including swasti- the Jewish Community Relations Council of the His visit, planned two weeks after the “Unite the kas, profanity and United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Right” rally in Charlottesville, came at a time when “KKK” – was dis- Canaan and Darien hosted Congressman Jim Himes the Stamford community had been even more directly covered defacing on August 28 for a community leadership meeting affected by manifestations of hate. the Academy of Information Tech- Continued from page 1 nology and Engi- Standing neering, a Stam- Additional speakers at the vigil included Stam- Agudath Sholom, State Senator Carlo Leone, State ford magnet high ford Mayor David Martin; Jack Bryant, president of Representatives Livvy Floren and Caroline Simmons, school. The Unit- the Stamford chapter of the NAACP; Rabbi Joshua and representatives of local churches and mosques. The ed Jewish Federa- Hammerman of Temple Beth El; Pastor Mark Lingle vigil concluded with a rendering of “God Bless Amer- tion, through the of the Interfaith Council and St. Francis Episcopal ica” led by Cantor Micah Morgovsky of Temple Sinai. Jewish Community Church; and Dr. Kareem Adeeb of the Interfaith The vigil was organized in response to the “Unite Relations Coun- Council and the American Institute for Islamic the Right” rally in Charlottesville, VA, on August 10 cil, reached out to Congressman Jim Himes with UJF and Arabic Studies. All of the speakers emphasized and 11. Marchers, comprised of white supremacists, law enforcement Interim Executive Director Diane the importance of standing against hate in word neo-Nazis and skinhead groups, chanted hateful and the Anti-Defa- Sloyer and deed, as well as the need to build bridges of slogans, including “Jews will not replace us,” “Heil mation League to understanding between different faith, ethnic and Trump,” blood and soil” (a reference to the Nazi ensure that appropriate measures were taken to racial communities to ensure that bigotry cannot slogan ‘blut und bloden’), “white lives matter” and clean the vandalism and address the incident. UJF gain a foothold. The speakers also unequivocally “one people, one nation, end immigration.” The and the JCRC also issued a statement calling on condemned the violence in Charlottesville, VA, that hate spilled over into violence, killing counter-pro- community leadership to stand together against had precipitated the vigil. tester Heather Heyer and injuring many others. Two discrimination in all forms. Additional attendees included Rabbi Jay TelRav of policemen were also killed in a helicopter crash at Addressing representatives of UJF agencies and Temple Sinai, Rabbi Oran Zweiter of Congregation the scene of the rally. leadership, local synagogues and other communal organizations, Himes addressed both the Charlot- tesville rally and the AITE vandalism. Himes then took audience questions, which covered topics from the Iranian nuclear threat to the need for government support for institu- tional security. At one point, Himes asked Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom to share his thoughts on the importance of grass-roots responses to hate. Rabbi Cohen responded that there is much more we can do as a community – including increased participation in Holocaust commemoration efforts Mort Lowenthal, a member of UJF’s Jewish Community Hundreds gathered to voice their concern at rally organized – to learn from the past, so as to stand against hate Relations Council, stood in solidarity with the Greater by UJF’s Jewish Community Relations Council with the in the present. Stamford community. support of the Interfaith Council. See “Himes” on page 18

ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 8 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 REMEMBERING TIMES PAST Meet Ida Fisher Davidoff (1903-2001) Our community’s stories shape the way we see ourselves. she worked tirelessly in the local Dr. Davidoff stated, “Couples going to… parties Irwin Miller, founding member past president and historian community as a member and were almost like teenagers exploring a way of doing of the Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, originated president of her local school something naughty, but as a game. It’s not done a history column as a once regular feature in The New board. She also was a co-founder anymore. People don’t have to. They are much Jewish Voice. Larry Ginsberg, a current board member of of the League of Women Voters. more honest about saying ‘this is what I want, this the society, is restoring Miller’s column, which will highlight As an “empty nester,” Dr. is what I am going to do, and there are no longer a local Jewish historical figure or event. Davidoff went back to school rules that I’m breaking.’” By Larry Ginsberg and received her doctorate in Dr. Davidoff was recognized as an expert on the “We do not grow old. We become old by not growing.” marital and family counseling, subject of aging. At the age of 96, she stated, “I – Ida Fisher Davidoff and, from the mid 1980s until am constantly aware that I am living on borrowed Meet Ida Fisher Davidoff (1903-2001), wife, her death on May 11, 2001, at time” and “if after 65 you wake up without any pain mother, doctor of psychology, marital and family age 97, continued to see pa- Ida Davidoff or quake, you’re dead.” She resolved to “make my counselor, therapist, expert on aging and a Jewish tients in her New Canaan office. own image as an older person” and had a wry sense resident of New Canaan for many years. As you can Dr. Davidoff was extensively quoted in The New of humor, stating that there are “four categories already determine, Dr. Ida Fisher Davidoff was a Yorker magazine on October 13, 1977, concerning of life: babyhood, childhood, middle age and ‘you remarkable person who advanced the study and Ang Lee’s movie “The Ice Storm,” which “exposed” look wonderful.’” treatment of the emotional and mental concept of the lifestyle of teenagers and their parents in 1977 Wife, mother and practicing therapist, Ida Davidoff aging with dignity. In an interview for Betty Friedan’s New Canaan. In discussing certain sexual practices, is a true pioneer of her time. 1993 book “The Fountain of Age,” Davidoff stated, “I live as if I’m going to live for a long time.… Why deprive yourself of even an hour of beauty because Welcomes Continued from page 3 you don’t know how long you’ll be around to enjoy enough to work in New York City and yet the perfect Stamford in June. When asked why she and her it?” She further stated that “the older you get, the launching point for exploring the rest of beautiful husband chose Stamford, Greenbaum replied, “We more you get to like yourself.” New England. Stamford’s warm and welcoming were drawn to Stamford because of its diverse Jew- Born in Massachusetts in 1903, Ida Davidoff, at a Jewish community is the cherry on top.” ish community that embodies mutual respect and time when most girls had limited educational oppor- Rebekah Heath, who moved to Stamford over the appreciation for one another. The children here tunities, and against her father’s initial objections, summer with her fiancé Jeremy, contacted UJF on reflect this mantra by being apparent mensches. We graduated college in 1924 and earned a master’s her arrival to town. During her Shalom Stamford look forward to raising our own children in such an degree in comparative religion at Radcliffe. Ida met visit, Heath commented, “We chose Stamford mainly open-minded environment that fosters a real love of and married Dr. Leo Davidoff in 1926. Dr. Leo Da- because it’s halfway between Columbia, where I will be Jewish identity and values.” vidoff was a neurosurgeon and a founder of Yeshiva attending, and Yale, where my fiancé will be attend- “We have definitely felt the impact of the influx University’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine. ing. We’ve only heard great things about the young, of young Jewish families into our community. Our Leo Davidoff died tragically as a result of Parkinson’s vibrant Jewish community in Stamford. We want to programs for our youngest participants, ages birth Disease in 1976. After her husband’s death, Dr. Ida start our lives together in a place that fosters Jewish to 3, have been extremely well subscribed. From our Davidoff established the Leo M. Davidoff Society in living and a commitment to ambition, kindness and Terrific Tots to our Shabbat with Sandi programs, we his memory. community. Our Shalom Stamford welcome bag is have had great response and are excited to provide Though after marriage and raising four children, the first example of the warmth in this community.” a welcoming environment for these new young fami- she decided not to pursue her professional career, Avital Greenbaum and her family relocated to lies. Additionally, our 2’s program is fully subscribed for the upcoming school year. We currently have a waiting list and are hopeful that we will be able to Israel Continued from page 1 open an additional class to accommodate the addi- will be “Israel: A Different Conversation.” have proven that meaningful conversation can take tional families,” says Ann Liss Johnson, Sarah Walker Gordis is senior vice president and the Koret Dis- place among Jews who passionately disagree about Nursery School director. tinguished Fellow at Shalem College in Jerusalem, many subjects. Denise Rafailov, director of admissions at and the author of a number of books on Judaism The lecture, which kicks off a year of program- Bi-Cultural Day School, commented, “We’ve and Israel, including “Israel: The Concise History ming at TBE to mark Israel’s 70th anniversary, will be witnessed tremendous growth in the community of a Nation Reborn.” followed by a question-and-answer period and recep- this year. Our school opened last year with two Beinart is associate professor of journalism and tion. For further information, call the synagogue at kindergarten classes, now we have three. We’ve political science at City University of New York. He is 203-322-6901, ext. 304, or e-mail [email protected]. experienced an increase in the number of new the author, most recently, of “The Crisis of Zionism.” As with all the Hoffman lectures, the public is families contacting us, who are interested to learn Earlier this year, Gordis and Beinart embarked invited to attend without charge. more about our school and all of the programs to bridge their ideological divides with “Fault The lecture is sponsored by the family of the late we offer, as well as to schedule tours. This is an Lines,” a podcast series produced by the Forward. Hyacinthe and Harold E. Hoffman, former members exciting time for us, and we’ll continue to provide The audience response to these broadcasts was of TBE and the Stamford community, who were an engaging and enriching general and Judaic called enthusiastic and the two men were said to dedicated to many civic and Jewish causes. studies curriculum, as well as a warm, nurturing learning environment, where all of our students can thrive.” Daniel Pearl World Music Days Event Area real estate brokers have also noticed the The Bennett Center “SPOTLIGHT: DAVID BROZA, growth in the Stamford area. Rhoda Freedberg of East Jerusalem West Jerusalem” Halstead Reality recently commented, “Stamford for Judaic Studies David Broza has become more attractive to young Jewish families fairfield.edu/bennettevents Sunday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m. because of a choice of Jewish nursery schools, day LECTURES AND PROGRAMS: FALL 2017 Kelley Theater Quick Center for the Arts - ticket required schools, kosher restaurants and easy access to NYC.

Co-sponsored by the Combine all these attractions with taxes that are Federation for Jewish half that of Westchester, it makes Stamford very Philanthropy in cooperation with the Jewish Arts & Film desirable.” Jodi Boxer of Keller Williams Realty Festival of Fairfield County stated, “We have gone from a community making an organized effort, hoping to attract young cou- Judaic Studies Scholar-in-Residence ples and families to a community that has become “In Search of Abraham Joshua Heschel” a destination as a first choice. It is so nice to see Rabbi Michael Marmur, PhD the ‘stroller brigade’ expanding in leaps and Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. bounds.” Lisa Linzer, who runs L&S Realty with *For reservations: [email protected] or (203) 254-4000 ext. Dolan School of Business Dining Room 2066. Buy 10/1 tickets from Quick Center Box Office, 203-254-4010. her husband, Seth, recently commented, “In the

1073 NORTH BENSON ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824 past 12 months, I have helped more young Jewish couples find homes and apartments in Stamford than I have since I started this business in 1994. They’re choosing Stamford not just for work, but because it has a vibrant and diverse Jewish com- munity. This is not your father’s Stamford.” In addition to Shalom Stamford, UJF offers a welcome bag for families with new babies called Shalom Baby. It is an opportunity to welcome the newest arrival to the Jewish community with a bag of toys, baby products and a book. Part of a growing, thriving community, UJF strives to make all Jews feel connected through Jewish schools, synagogues, agencies and organizations. Let UJF know if someone is new to town, will be relocating in the near future, or has recently had a baby, so UJF can say “shalom” and welcome them to the Jewish community. Contact Sharon Franklin at 203-321-1373, ext. 109, or [email protected]. october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 9 The Legacy of Justice Louis D. Brandeis Kuriansky Conference at UConn By Rebecca Isenstein Rosen is a professor of Supreme Court confirma- Tribune named him one of the 10 best This fall, the Center for Judaic and law at George Washington tion. His other books include magazine journalists in America, and Middle Eastern Studies at UConn-Stam- University Law School, and “The Supreme Court: The the Los Angeles Times called him the na- ford welcomes author, professor and the president and CEO of the Personalities and Rivalries tion’s most widely read and influential scholar Dr. Jeffrey Rosen as keynote National Constitution Cen- that Defined America,” the legal commentator. speaker for its 2017 Louis J. Kuriansky ter. He is also a contributing best-selling companion book To register for the Kuriansky Confer- Annual Conference on Wednesday, editor of The Atlantic, and to the award-winning PBS ence, or for more information about October 18, at 7 pm. Rosen will discuss a nonresident senior fellow series. His essays and com- this or other programs of the Center “The Legacy of Justice Louis D. Brandeis at the Brookings Institution. mentaries have appeared in for Judaic and Middle Eastern Studies, and Why He Matters Today.” He will be Rosen is a graduate of Har- The Atlantic, The New York contact the Center at stamfordjudaic- joined by Dr. David Yalof, professor and vard College, Oxford Uni- Times Magazine, on Nation- [email protected] or 203-251-9525. chair of political science at UConn, as versity and Yale Law School. al Public Radio, in the New The Center for Judaic and Middle Eastern respondent, and Dr. Howard Erichson, His newest book, “Louis D. Dr. Jeffrey Rosen, Republic, where he was the Studies is a recipient agency of the United professor of law at Fordham University Brandeis: American Proph- keynote speaker legal affairs editor, and in Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New School of Law, as moderator of a ques- et,” was published on June 1, The New Yorker, where he Canaan and Darien, and is also supported tion-and-answer period. 2016, the 100th anniversary of Brandeis’ has been a staff writer. The Chicago by donations from the community. Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel Francine Klagsbrun Discusses Her New Book By Elissa Kaplan of the Wall. Her latest book, national rights. According to was mobbed by thousands of Jews at a Mos- The Jewish Historical Society of “Lioness: Golda Meir and the Kirkus Reviews, Klagsbrun has cow synagogue. Her political career was Fairfield County invites the community Nation of Israel,” is due out on written “an evenhanded new equally high profile. When she was prime to meet Francine Klagsbrun – writer, October 10. This will be one of biography of one the larger- minister, she negotiated arms agreements scholar, researcher, columnist and fem- Klagsbrun’s first discussions of than-life Israeli leaders” and with Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, inist – on Tuesday, October 24, at the her book about Meir. called the new biography “a and she secretly met with Jordan’s King Harry Bennett Library, 115 Vine Rd., From Russian immigrant terrific chronicle of a unique Hussein in a vain effort to offer land for Stamford. The program will start at 7 (born Golda Mabovitch), to world leader.” peace. Meir has been called an influential pm and is free and open to the public. Milwaukee teacher, to Israeli Klagsbrun’s book paints a and complex woman. Refreshments will be served. prime minister, Meir has been multifaceted picture of Meir. Those interested in attending are Klagsbrun has dedicated time and en- called a larger than life figure. Meir moved to Palestine in asked to RSVP to guarantee seating. ergy to many Jewish agencies: the Jewish She was considered an iron- Francine Klagsbrun 1921 with her husband. After For questions about the program or Publication Society, the Jewish Museum, willed and chain smoking pol- (Photo by Joan Roth) working on a kibbutz for a short to RSVP, contact the Jewish Historical the Jewish Theological Seminary Library, itician who could just as easily time, she left for a job at a pub- Society of Fairfield County at 203-321- the American Jewish Committee and the serve tea and cake like a grandmother. lic works office. Noticed by Ben-Gurion, 1373, ext.150, or [email protected], or National Foundation for Jewish Culture. Ben-Gurion described her as ‘the only her life changed. The year 1948 has been visit its website at http://jhsfc-ct.org. She is the author of “Voices of Wisdom: man” in his cabinet. Praised for her Zi- called a banner year for Meir: fund-raising The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield Jewish Ideals and Ethics for Everyday Liv- onist zeal and her political savvy, she was in America, secret meetings in Amman County is a recipient agency of United Jew- ing,” the editor of “Free to Be... You and also criticized for her handling of the Yom with King Abdullah, and being the Israeli ish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Me,” and one of the founders of Women Kippur War and her denial of Palestinian representative to the U.S.S.R., where she Canaan and Darien.

ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 10 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 11 12 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 Torah Play Comes to Temple Sinai This fall, Temple Sinai integrated ative portion of the les- and see how students really responded a new program into its kindergarten son, students have the during a live class. It was well worth the through second-grade curriculum. option to participate in trip,” said Ritell. Torah Play, based on Godly Play, was various activities. They After almost a year of preparation, developed about 40 years ago by Jerome can recreate the story, the Temple Sinai teaching staff came Berryman, a Christian theologian and read a book, work on together for a Torah Play training ses- educator. Torah play’s approach to sto- puzzles, draw a picture, sion. “Although we plan to use Torah rytelling invites children into the story or make a craft. Play mainly with the younger students and seeks to encourage wondering, Temple Sinai’s edu- this year, it can be adapted for older exploration and creativity. Instead of cator, Amy Ritell, said students, too, so we asked the entire listening to a story and being asked to she was eager to bring staff to train. The teachers enjoyed it remember facts about the narrative, Torah Play to Temple so much that some of our teachers are students are guided to ask themselves Sinai after learning already looking for ways to use it in the how they, themselves, would fit into the about this exciting cur- upper grades, as well. Similarly, one story, or to wonder what would have riculum. “I watched teacher has already written her own happened if the characters had made Temple Sinai teachers Rebecca Winters, Julie Hannum and a video of Torah Play Torah Play script to use when teaching different choices. During the explor- Cindy Pitkoff participated in a Torah play training class. being used in the class- about the history of Israel,” said Ritell. room and saw students While Torah Play is in its infancy engaged, focused and having fun, and at Temple Sinai, the methodology I thought this is perfect for Temple has been used for years in thousands Reading Partners Sinai!” She subsequently contacted of churches, synagogues, day schools the school in Massachusetts where the and early childhood centers all over video was filmed and then attended the world. Temple Sinai staff say they Welcomes New Director a live presentation of the program. are excited to join these institutions in As The Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor “I wanted to see Torah Play in action utilizing this teaching tool. Reading Partners Program enters its 19th year of service to the Stamford public schools, a new director is com- The Center Women Funds ing on board to oversee the program’s mission of improving literacy in early grade readers. Reading Partners is a New JCC Bus program of the United Jewish Federa- By Luisa Viladas tion of Greater Stamford, New Canaan On the agenda for the May meeting and Darien. of the Jewish Community Center’s Four years ago, Marlyn Agatstein Board of Directors was a discussion stepped up from her role as a reading about its aging fleet of buses. Four volunteer to assume leadership of the 16-passenger, handicap-accessible bus- program. During her tenure as director, L-r: Outgoing Reading Partners Director es are used almost daily to transport she spearheaded many new changes, Marlyn Agatstein with Incoming Reading senior adults to and from the JCC’s including adding Westover School and Partners Director Lenore Fogel kosher lunch program, and to bring The New School at Strawberry Hill to the children from public schools to the partner schools; participating in Bridge- day – it’s the best day of their week.” JCC for after-school care. The oldest port’s Read Aloud Day; conducting a “Marlyn has been a tremendous asset of the JCC buses had just been retired Dana Roth (left) and Beth Baer, co-presidents Reading Attitude Survey; convening a to the UJF staff and has brought the from the fleet. of The Center Women of the JCC. The group Connecticut Jewish Agency Volunteer Reading Partners Program to a new In the room that night were Beth recently purchased a new bus for the Jewish Literacy Partnership; corroborating with level. With an increase to sites served Baer and Dana Roth, co-presidents Community Center. Stamford’s Cradle to Career current ini- and an increase in volunteers, she will of The Center Women, a fund-raising tiative; participating in Stamford public be a hard act to follow. We are grateful arm of the JCC. “We knew that we had members and more than 500 lifetime schools mission evaluation workshops; for her tireless efforts and passion for enough money in reserve to cover a new members. Funds raised by The Center and starting after-school volunteer sites the program’s mission. I am confident bus,” said Beth Baer, “so we brought the Women have been called an import- at the YMCA and the Fish Church. that Marlyn will stay an active part of the idea to the Center Women board and ant component of the JCC’s overall “I have the best job in the world and Greater UJF community. I am grateful decided as a group to fund the bus. fund-raising, and help operate the JCC that’s because I work with the most ded- that the Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor The vote to approve was unanimous.” Senior Adult program, JumpStart and icated and committed volunteers,” says Foundation will continue to graciously “It was inspiring for me to watch inclusion programs at the JCC. Agatstein. “Someone asked me recently support the program,” says Interim The Center Women board vote on “We were delighted that all of our if I keep an attendance sheet at each Executive Director Diane Sloyer. the new bus,” said JCC CEO Marshall hard work had built up to the point school to keep a log of the Reading The incoming director is Lenore Kurland. “They were enthusiastic and where we could allocate $50,000 for Partners’ attendance. The question Fogel, who lives in Stamford with her kind-hearted, and truly embodied the a new bus,” added Roth. “This really kind of startled me because I thought husband, Ilan, and five children. They JCC’s mission of communal responsi- is a result of the collective efforts of why would I do that when I know that have called Stamford home since 2004. bility and service to the community.” all Center Women through years of Reading Partners never, ever miss a See “Reading” on page 18 The Center Women’s mission is to fund-raising events and programming support the JCC through fund-raising, in support of our community.” volunteering and programming, while Women in the community are invit- fostering a welcoming environment for ed to join The Center Women. Jewish all women and providing social and Community Center membership is not leadership opportunities. The group required, although only JCC members currently has more than 200 active See “Bus” on page 18 october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 13 Stuffed Cabbage Problem Solving Through “Positive for Sukkot Discipline” By Ronnie Fein By Judie Jacobson who will also be introducing Positive Discipline in Stuffed foods are traditional for Sukkot, as a way There are no bad children, just bad behavior. That’s their schools. I am excited for what the future holds of saying how grateful we are for all we have, for what they say – and, as the new school year takes off, for Bi-Cultural. Positive Discipline and Jewish values our personal bounty and the bounty of the land. early childhood teachers at Bi-Cultural Day School really go hand in hand.” We are stuffed, right? say they are revved up not only to talk the talk but, Supported by the Avi Chai Foundation, the JDS The classic dish? Ashkenazi more than that, to walk the walk. Collaborative brings schools together around shared stuffed cabbage! The reason: Over the summer, Bi-Cultural’s initiatives. The goal is for each participating school Stuffed cabbage wasn’t a early childhood teachers received training in the to benefit from the collaboration by gaining new “thing” for me, growing up. techniques of “Positive Discipline,” an approach to ideas, activities and colleagues. My grandma made Stuffed promoting good behavior in the classroom that is “The Positive Discipline approach allows for Grape Leaves or Stuffed Pep- designed to bolster students’ self-esteem, and help children to be actively involved in positive deci- pers. That isn’t so unusual, of them thrive and grow into confident and respon- sion-making, and teaches expectations to them in course. For thousands of years, sible adults. a firm, kind, respectful way that greatly encourages Jewish cooks have been mak- Using Positive Discipline methods, teachers positive behaviors,” said Denise Rafailov, who is the ing stuffed leaves of one kind encourage children to discuss their mistakes, school’s director of admissions and also a parent. or another, including chard The cover of Ronnie problem-solve, determine the consequences of Rafailov brought the idea to the school after ob- and other greens. But cabbage Fein’s newest cookbook, their actions and proactively come up with ideas serving another school implement the program became more popular in the “The Modern Kosher for resolving their issues. Teachers don’t ignore successfully. “When teachers are committed to United States because it is so Kitchen” problems, but they do reinforce good behavior, the program – as ours are – it works really well. widely available, easy to keep helping children learn how to handle situations Our teachers work really hard with these students. and work with, and relatively inexpensive. more effectively. Watching these children learn and develop these Stuffed cabbage wasn’t a “thing” for me after Bi-Cultural’s teachers were trained by Carol important life and social skills, while at the same I married and had kids, either, because my two Dores, co-founder and president of Positive Dis- time boosting their self-esteem, is an amazing daughters didn’t like “that kind of food.” cipline of Connecticut and a certified Positive thing,” said Rafailov. But time passes. My husband and my sons-in- Discipline trainer. The program was developed by Bi-Cultural is launching the program in pre-kin- law, and now even my grandkids, love “that kind Dr. Jane Nelsen, a licensed marriage, family and dergarten, kindergarten and first grade, with the of food.” And so I make Stuffed Cabbage. child psychologist. intention of expanding it throughout the rest of the After years experimenting with Russian versions “Bi-Cultural was the first Jewish school in Connecti- elementary and middle school. and Polish, German recipes and Israeli, I now have cut to approach me about implementing Positive Dores plans on scheduling monthly follow-up a dish that satisfies everyone. I call it my “mixed Discipline into their early childhood program, and meetings with Bi-Cultural teachers to review their Ashkenazi-European” Stuffed Cabbage: large rolls I was delighted to help,” says Dores. “Even more progress and help navigate any challenges they may of cabbage (the small ones I freeze to keep as a exciting than that, I connected Bi-Cultural with a encounter. nosh for some other occasion) stuffed with meat couple of other Jewish day schools in different states, Bi-Cultural Day School is a recipient agency United Jewish mixed with rice in a rich, thick, sweet-and-sour through the JDS (Jewish Day School) Collaborative, Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. tomato-based sauce with raisins. Ronnie Fein’s Stuffed Cabbage Prep time: 30-40 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 1 large head of green cabbage 2 lbs. ground beef (or mix beef and veal or turkey) Sukkot Happenings 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large egg Around the Community ¼ cup raw white rice 2 Tbsp. matzo meal or plain bread crumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped Sunday, October 1 at Temple Beth El. Decorate the Sukkah at 11 am. 1 cup brown sugar 1 12-oz. bottle chili sauce Tuesday, October 3 at The J. JCC Senior Adult Sukkot Luncheon from 12:00-1:00 pm. ½ cup fresh lemon juice Dine in the sukkah or indoors, depending on the weather. There is a $4 suggested ½ cup raisins donation for lunch. For reservations, please contact Connie Freeman at Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot half filled with water to a boil. 203-487-0983 or [email protected] Cut out the hard center cabbage core. Remove Thursday, October 5 at Temple Beth El the large cabbage leaves. Place the cabbage leaves plus the smaller remaining cabbage in the boiling Sukkot Morning Service at 9:30 am. water. Cook the cabbage leaves for about 3 minutes, Sukkot Kids’ Program with edible Sukkah making at 10:30 am. or until they wilt. Cook the remaining cabbage Immediately following services - Pizza in the Hut core for 3-5 more minutes, or until you can easily remove the leaves. Thursday, October 5 at Chabad of Stamford. Community Sukkah Lunch Hop. Cut off the hard stem portions from the large 12:15pm after services leaves so that they can be rolled easily. Set the leaves aside. Alternately: if you plan ahead, you can Friday, October 6 at Temple Beth El. Sukkot Morning Service at 9:30 am. freeze the entire head of cabbage for 24 hours (or more). Thaw the cabbage and the leaves will Sunday, October 8. Sukkah Hop at the home of Mara and Rabbi Joshua Hammerman already be wilted and you can avoid having to from 12-1:30 pm. Lunch and dessert. Call for reservations at 203-322-6901 ext. 301. cook them. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, onion, Sunday, October 8. Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah at 7 pm with TBE Men’s Club. egg, rice, matzo meal, and salt and pepper to taste. Information at [email protected] Place a mound of this mixture in the center of each leaf (more on the larger leaves, of course). Tuesday, October 10 at The J. JCC Family Sukkot Celebration from 5:30-7:00 pm. Enclose the meat by wrapping the cabbage leaves, Families from all over the community are invited to bring their own supper to the JCC’s envelope style. Place the stuffed cabbage leaves, sukkah, then stay for dessert and Sukkot activities and games, courtesy of the JCC. seam side down, in deep baking dishes. (I separate the large rolls and smaller ones.) Wednesday, October 11-13 at Chabad of Stamford. Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Heat the vegetable oil in a saute pan over medi- Torah Services. um heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the brown sugar, chili Wednesday, October 11 at 5:30 pm at Temple Sinai. Pizza in the Hut at 5:30 pm. Fee: Dinner sauce, lemon juice and raisins and cook for 3-4 $13 per adult, $9 per child. Please contact the Temple office to register 203-322-1649. minutes. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover the pan. Bake for 2 hours (or, to cook Wednesday, October 11 at Temple Sinai. Simchat Torah and Consecration Service at 6:00 pm. ahead, bake for one hour, freeze, thaw and bake for an additional hour). Thursday, October 12 at Temple Beth El. Shemini Atzeret Services (Yizkor) at 9:30 Makes 18-24. am and Simchat Torah Services at 6:30 pm. Ronnie Fein is a cookbook author, food writer and cooking teacher in Stamford. She is the author of “The Thursday, October 12 at 4 pm. Kids Hakafot at 4 pm. Modern Kosher Kitchen” and “Hip Kosher.” Visit her Friday, October 13 at 9:30 am. Simchat Torah Services at Temple Beth El. food blog, Kitchen Vignettes, at www.ronniefein.com, friend on Facebook at RonnieVailFein, or follow her on All events are free except where noted. Twitter and Instagram at @RonnieVFein. ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 14 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 Chabad of Stamford Offers HaMakom (The Space) Beginning the Jewish New Year, Chabad of Stam- scrolls is the focal point. Says Chabad of Stam- ford is launching a new space for restorative mind- ford Co-Director Rabbi Moshe Shemtov, “In a fulness called HaMakom, or The Space. Designed time of need, no matter how trivial the need to create a space where a person could come for may seem, or in a time of joy to simply stop by. quiet solitude, meditation, prayer or experience The Space is there so that a person may reflect, holiness, The Space is available Monday through contemplate, have a quiet dialogue and leave Friday during the day, or by appointment. refreshed and reconnected.” The Space is housed in the sanctuary where The idea for The Space came from community the traditional Aron Kodesh holding the Torah members who had approached Rabbi and Leah Shemtov to ask if there was space for connecting and meditating outside of davening in synagogue. This made the Shemtovs aware that people needed Carmel First Day space outside of traditional davening to regroup and center themselves spiritually. The Space offers cards with select prayers, of School readings, meditations and suggestions for how to spend time there, be it five minutes or 45 minutes. For more information on The Space, contact [email protected]. At right: HaMakom, or The Space Telling Your Story – Genealogy Classes at JHSFC Archives The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County has envisioned a way to fulfill the mission of “telling the story.” This summer, the society began a new initiative – genealogy classes at the JHSFC Archives, located at Carmel Academy welcomed students back to campus on 990 Hope St. (rear of the building), Stamford. With September 5, kicking off a new school year and the school’s the help of TV research pro, family historian and 20th anniversary celebrations. As they arrived, students genealogy teacher Janeen Bjork, a three-part course were greeted by the entire faculty before gathering for an was held in July. Participants said they had such a opening ceremony and schoolwide tefillah led by Carmel’s great experience that the class was extended by three eighth grade class. The day included an orientation for weeks in August and new classes are being planned shorashim and kindergarten students, and was capped for next year. Also planned are classes in memoir by an end-of-day assembly. L-r: Shifra Batkin, Gaia writing, and Yiddish culture and language. Alon, Charlotte Bednarsh, Asher Diamond and Morah At right: Janeen Bjork (left) reviewed family information Danielle Maroff. of Elissa Kaplan.

September 2017 SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED SUPPORT DIVORCE & BEREAVEMENT Schoke JFS Brain Fitness Group Program Parent Education Program (PEP) October 16 from 10:30 am-12 pm at the Stamford JCC. No Fee . Designed for individuals looking to State-mandated workshop for divorcing parents with children at Schoke JFS Stamford. Fee is stimulate their brain power with a meaningful experience focusing on insight, reducing stress, $125 per person. Call for dates and to register at 203-324-3167. inspiring confidence, and providing practical support to help reach personal goals! Come and Schoke JFS Focus on K.I.D.S. meet others and participate in some mental exercises to stimulate brain power. Light refresh- For divorced or separated parents experiencing high conflict around parenting decisions. ments will be served. Advance registration by contacting Jami Fener, Brain Fitness Program. Teaches both parents strategies for communicating in a non-hostile manner. For more infor- Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry mation, contact Erika Garcia at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. Non-perishable staples for those in need. Donations welcomed. Please contact Rebekah Schoke JFS Spousal Bereavement Groups, Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or email [email protected] to arrange drop-off.For more Thursdays at 10:30 am at Congregation B’nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. NEW LOCA- information, contact JFS at 203-921-4161. TION: Wednesdays at 11:00 am at the Schoke JFS Stamford office-733 Summer Street, 6th Floor Gather to share feelings and exchange ide as in a non-judgmental environment that provides EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING emotional, practical, and spiritual support for grieving the loss of a spouse or significant oth- er. Contact Amanda Geffner, Schoke JFS Therapist at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. Schoke JFS Computer Training Courses Variety of courses - all levels, individuals or small groups. Nominal fee. For more information, contact Ilene Locker at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. Schoke JFS Seniors2Work Job Bank for age 50+. Lower Fairfield employers can list full / part time jobs for dedicated, COUNSELING, MEDIATION skilled mature workers. No fees. For more information, contact Ilene Locker or Jodi Max- ner at 203-921-4161 or www.seniors2work.org and CRISIS Schoke JFS For Children/Adolescents Diagnosed With ADD/ADHD CARING FOR SENIORS Wednesday afternoons. Finding Your Focus with Dr. Lee Combrinck-Graham MD. Service includes psychiatric evaluation, review of previous evaluations, family assessment, on-going Need Help Buying Groceries? support, and medication management. Qualifies for insurance reimbursement.For more Schoke JFS will provide information and eligibility assistance for financial help to purchase information, contact Eve Moskowitz at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. food. For a consultation, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, Schoke JFS Case Manager at 203- 921-4161 or email [email protected]. Schoke JFS College Ahead Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm. Deans of Admissions of prominent colleges will form a Schoke JFS Home Companion panel of experts to share information about the college admission process, academics, A program placing fully trained and vetted home companions and CNAs matched to the Jewish life on campus, residential options and other topics of interest. Claire Friedlander, JFS needs and specific circumstances of senior clients. Trained aides assist seniors with daily College Consultant, will moderate the discussion at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. activities, chores, and socialization. Certified Nursing Assistants can provide personal care, Open to the community at no cost and registration is not required. Contact Claire Friedland- toileting, and medication management. Services are provided hourly, daily or up to 24/7 at er at 203-921-4161 or email [email protected] for more information competitive rates. Full supervision by professional Schoke JFS staff.For more information contact Isrella Knopf, Director of Senior Services at Schoke JFS at 203-921-4161 or email at Schoke JFS College Counseling [email protected]. Need help navigating the college admission and application process? Qualified, experienced assistance provided by Claire D. Friedlander, JFS College Consultant. Competitive fees. For JFS Residential Cleaning more information, contact Claire Friedlander at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. Employ professionally trained individuals to clean your home and at the same time help support Schoke Jewish Family Service. Rates lower or competitive than other Kuriansky Foundation Counseling Program of Schoke JFS service providers. For more information, contact Jodi Maxner at 203-921-4161 or Qualified, licensed professionals provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, [email protected]. children, adolescents, families, couples and groups. For emotional support while unemployed, see Life Transitions below. Affordable fees, based on income; no one is “turned Let’s Talk - STAMFORD away”. Insurance accepted. For more information, contact JFS at 203-921-4161. Tuesdays, 11:00 am. FREE at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue. Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Schoke Jewish Family Schoke JFS Individuals / Families in Crisis Service counselor. Contact Sheila Duggan at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. Comprehensive services. Assistance with basic necessities, housing, medical, social, legal and For Let’s Talk – FAIRFIELD, contact Amanda Geffner at 203-921-4161 or [email protected] financial matters. Fees based on ability to pay. For more information, contact: Rebekah Kanefsky and Let’s Talk – WESTPORT, contact Sheila Duggan at 203-921-4161 or [email protected] at 203- 921-4161 #128 or [email protected]. october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 15 Carmel Academy Celebrates “20 Years of Daring” By Julie Lapin This September marks a milestone for Carmel Academy, as the school kicks off a yearlong celebra- tion in honor of its 20th anniversary. “Two decades ago, a group of 20 parents gathered to do something quite extraordinary – launch a new kind of Jewish day school,” said Carmel Academy’s Head of School Nora Anderson. “Our founders had a clear vision of a school that would embrace and cel- ebrate religious diversity, a school whose philosophy would champion a true child-centered educational journey, and a school that would be fully committed to an innovative educational approach. Our founders were aspirational and ambitious – qualities that I am proud to say are a legacy that continues to make Carmel Academy the exceptional school it is today. Members of Carmel Academy’s faculty filmed a welcome dance video to kick off the school year and Carmel Academy’s “As we celebrate this notable anniversary, we do 20th anniversary celebrations. so as we proudly welcome our largest incoming early childhood class this fall and graduate our largest quality of its faculty to the way the school’s education- class this upcoming spring – a true testament that al leadership develops and implements curriculum, our founders’ dream of creating a thriving Jewish Anderson said. JHSC Teens Take day school has come to fruition,” Anderson said. That mindset has led to programs such as the “Twenty years later, we have graduated 12 classes – PALS program for children with learning disabilities close to 200 students – many whom are now young and the Reggio Emilia-inspired transitional kinder- the Lead adults taking the roots they planted at Carmel and garten. Carmel was also asked to pilot and then By David Giver making a difference in the world.” adopt the E2K STEM program, and was selected The Jewish High School of Connecticut offers Carmel Academy, which was founded as West- to pilot the Judaic and general studies Standards students academic opportunities, while also provid- chester Hebrew Academy in 1997, opened its doors and Benchmark programs. ing them with Jewish experiences. One of the ways on one floor of a synagogue with 14 kindergarten The “20 Years of Daring” theme will be integrat- that students have found to make their own Jewish and 10 first grade students. Today, the school serves ed into the curriculum, as students and faculty will experiences is through Jewish youth groups. JHSC students from transitional kindergarten through be encouraged to take on academic and personal supports each student’s growth as a teen leader, both eighth grade, and is located on a 17-acre campus in challenges. In honor of this significant year, Carmel in and out of school, as stated by Zoe Jaffe-Berkowitz, central Greenwich. The school attracts more than 225 Academy will take a step back into 1997 for a “1997 “the Jewish High School of Connecticut has given students from throughout Fairfield and Westchester Day,” gathering for a 20th Anniversary Erev Tov Annual me the skills to be a leader in BBYO and in other counties, as well as Riverdale and New York City. Dinner. It will honor the architects of the school with aspects of the Jewish community.” “Our anniversary theme is ‘20 Years of Daring,’ a Founder’s Day Celebration. Julia which reflects our founders’ pioneering spirit and Carmel Academy welcomed students and families Arnowitz, the innovative culture that remains a core value to the school year with a 20th anniversary dance Jaffe-Ber- of the Carmel Academy educational experience,” video, which can be found on the school’s website kowitz and Anderson said. at www.carmelacademy.com. Sam Terr From its inception, Carmel Academy has had a Carmel Academy is a recipient agency of United Jewish have all tak- forward-thinking approach to education – from the Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. en up the challenge of being stu- dent lead- ers, both at JHSC and in BBYO, L-r: Julia Arnowitz and and are now Zoe Jaffe-Berkowitz taking ad- vantage of these opportunities to further prepare themselves for the challenges of being a leader in a Jewish organization. Arnowitz was elected to the BBYO Regional Board, which means that not only will she serve as a leader at home, she will work with the organization forward at the regional level. Speak- ing about her new role, Arnowitz remarked, “What I have learned during my years at JHSC has made it possible for me to express my Jewish heritage in all that I do, especially BBYO.” Another example of the leadership coming out of JHSC is Gabriella Lieberman, who has just been chosen from a group of Jewish teens across the coun- try to serve on the National Board of NCSY. “Such recognition of her past leadership roles and efforts in her local community shows that hard work, ded- ication and a desire to serve others leads to greater opportunities to serve one’s larger community,” said Susan Birke Fiedler, JHSC board member. To help foster this type of growth in all of the school’s students, JHSC is creating a leadership sem- inar to help transform the leaders in the school into mentors for those students in the school who wish to take on such roles in the future. The leadership seminar seeks to provide students with leadership skills, peer mentorships and guest lectures on all of the things that it takes to be a leader, especially in the Jewish world. “With peer examples walking the halls, and with this brand-new leadership seminar in the works, the steady stream of teen leaders coming out of the Jewish High School of Connecticut will continue for years to come,” said Geoffrey Erickson, president of JHSC Board of Trustees. “The fact that the Jewish High School of Con- necticut has national leaders of two of the largest Jewish youth groups in the country is a testament to JHSC’s success at developing young leaders’ ability to step up beyond our local school and community,” remarked Rabbi Elisha Paul, JHSC head of school. The Jewish High School of Connecticut is a recipient agency of United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 16 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 Golf Classic is a Hole in One At left: On August 8, more than 85 Carmel Academy parents, supporters, alumni and faculty enjoyed a full day of golf at the GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY, that included an Elite 18 Hole Shamble on the Gary Player signature course, followed by a sunset cocktail reception, awards dinner and raffle. Chairing the event were Carmel Academy parents and golf pros Debbie Doniger and Kevin Sprecher, Gilad Kalter, Jon Malkin and David Eben. Shown (l-r) are Josh Levine, Hayley Levine, Eli Freedberg and Josh Kurtz as they gathered for the cocktail reception. At right: Marshall Kurland, Steven Roth and Stuart Roth on the green at Carmel Academy’s Annual Golf Classic, which was held on August 8 at GlenArbor Golf Club. “Walk the Talk” with Friendship Circle An Update with the Jewish The Friendship Circle, a local organization that pairs teenage volunteers with children with special needs, will host a “Friendship Day and Walk” on Sunday, October 1, beginning at 12:30 pm, at Westhill High School. The day of activities Agency and entertainment will include a carnival, crafts, shows, entertainment and free food, as well as a walk. Organizers say the goal of the event is to raise funds and create awareness for children with special needs and the efforts of local teen volunteers who fre- quently take hours of their personal time to hang out with local children with special needs. The event is free and open to the entire community. The Friendship Circle’s approach brings together teenage volunteers and children with special needs for hours of fun and friendship. These shared ex- periences are said to empower children with special needs, while enriching the lives of everyone involved. Go to www.FriendshipDayCT.com to donate and participate, or call Malya Shmotkin at 203-409-1543. JCC Mother-Son Game Show Night Now in its fourth year, the Mother-Son Game Show Night at the Jewish Com- munity Center has become a Stamford tradition. A night of games, food and fun is on tap for boys 5-10 years of age and their moms on Saturday, October 14, from 6-7:30 pm. On August 10, a group of Federation leaders gathered for a briefing with Nir Buchler, Games will include Easy Jeopardy, Name That Tune, Beat the Clock and vice president of Israel and Global Philanthropy for the Jewish Agency for Israel (a partner more. Pizza, salad and drinks will be served. Admission is $45 per “couple” and of the Federation), and Eve Nachman, director of the Israel Education Fund. The group $5 for each additional child; or $36 per “couple” and $5 for each additional learned that the Jewish Agency has aided more than 3.3 million people in making aliyah child for JCC members. and currently have more than 1,600 shlichim (emissaries) serving in the Diaspora Register online at stamfordjcc.org or by calling the JCC Welcome Desk at (outside of Israel). Shown are Jill Kaplan (seated, left) and Shoshana Dweck listening 203-322-7900. For additional information, contact Brandon Yarborough at 203- Buchler (standing) speak. 487-0970 or [email protected]. Adult Volunteer Opportunities CHABAD STAMFORD JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF Betsy’s Buddies Volunteers FAIRFIELD COUNTY (JHS) Weekly or bi-monthly commitments available. Betsy’s Buddies is a program looking to facilitate one-on-one visitations between Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library at the JCC volunteers and homebound members in the community. Weekly Cover 2-hour slot (or more) once a week. You’ll be trained on the or bi-monthly commitments available and a great opportunity for computer system and the arrangement of books in the library. Call retirees and families. For more information, contact programs@ 203-487-0957. chabadstamford.org. The Archives at the Jewish Historical Loaves of Love Deliveries Every Friday after 10 am. Help distribute Loaves of Love Society of Fairfield County Help protect the pieces of our Jewish history. Do you enjoy packages to new neighbors, friends, new moms, the sick finding out about our region’s early Jewish settlers? Do you want and ANYONE who could use a “Taste of Shabbat.” For more to help Jewish organizations retain their history and documents? information, contact [email protected]. Call 203-359-2196. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF Adult Circle Program Serving adults with a full range of physical, mental and cognitive GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN & DARIEN needs through one-on-one friendships and social opportunities with other adults in our community. Opportunities this year will 3SQUARE include, social events, swim nights, bowling and community In Connecticut, nearly one child in five is hungry or food inse- integration employment. For more information please contact cure and does not get enough food outside of the free meal pro- Sarah Lipsker at [email protected]. grams provided by the public schools. Women’s Philanthropy of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC or The J) and Darien is joining other programs throughout the country to Kosher Lunch Program for Seniors do something about this situation in our own backyards. Help shop and pack bags to be delivered to area schools. Call 203-321- Help set up and serve HOT Kosher lunch to seniors. Tuesdays, 1373 for more information. Thursdays & Fridays at the JCC. For more information or reservation: Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or [email protected]. UJF’s READING PARTNERS Read one-on-one with Stamford public school children. One JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (Schoke JFS) hour a week, mornings or afternoons. 13 elementary schools. Drivers needed to deliver food from the Kosher Food Pantry Training, literacy, focused workshops and support network pro- to individuals in the community. For information: Rebekah vided. Contact Marlyn Agatstein or Lenore Fogel at 203-321-1373 Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefskyctjfs.org x115 or [email protected].

If you have Adult Volunteer Opportunities and would like to be listed in future issues, please email [email protected] october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 17 “Junior Makerspace” at Bi-Cultural By Judie Jacobson of Makerspace in stimulating learning and fostering of its kind in the state of Connecticut, the space is Since it was unveiled in February 2016, the Maker- creativity among older students prompted Bi-Cultural similar in spirit to the Makerspace for students in space Lab at Bi-Cultural Day School has been called a administrators and faculty to think out-of-the-box. the older grades, but is geared to the interests and breeding ground for student creativity; a place where If Makerspace works well for older students, they abilities of the youngest learners. budding young inventors in grades one through eight thought, it ought to work for younger students, too. “We created this new early childhood Makerspace can bring their imaginative, innovative ideas to life. And so, over the summer, Bi-Cultural built an because it’s a natural fit for this age group. These early Now, a year and half down the road, the success activity-filled Makerspace for preschoolers. The first ‘makers’ naturally have a creative and vivid imagina- tion,” says Beth Fritz, a third grade teacher at Bi-Cultural who, together with middle school teacher Adrienne Professional Development at Gan Robinson, set up the school’s first Makerspace. After what Robinson describes as “a ton of re- search,” the two brought their expertise to bear on Yeladim the conceptualization and construction of the early childhood space. “Beth and I designed the space to promote curi- osity and wonder,” notes Robinson. “Each piece in the space is purposeful, functional and can have a multi-faceted approach to further support the cur- riculum, and foster an awareness of how and why things work the way they do.” The goal, says Fritz, is for students “to develop an urge to simply ‘wonder.’ We want them to examine their surroundings to develop a deeper appreciation for how things work. We want them to explore and question all of the ‘what ifs’ that occur when they See “Junior” on page 19

The morahs (teachers) of Gan Yeladim Early Childhood Students Get Center re-entered the building on August 21 to begin a week of professional development. During the week, the The teachers said they were happy to be reunited and make morahs had a chance to reflect on their hopes and dreams, new friends, and to get to know each other on a deeper level. Royal Treatment curriculum planning, positive discipline, literacy, Torah Through the process, new and seasoned teachers said they instruction, observations, technology development and were able to learn from each other, creating a reinforcing environment set-up. L-r: Hillary Isaacs, associate director team of professionals. L-r: Amanda Branstrom greeted at Bi-Cultural of Gan Yeladim ECC; Kelley Lombardo; Peshy Raitport; Debra Bloomgarden and Puja Mansukhani greeted Danielle Alice Janush; and Gisele Febles. Tomczyk. New Morah Ely Sahar (front) looked on.

Dodge Continued from page 4 Burden Wenig and Goldman LLP, Bi-Cultural Day School, Carmel Academy, the JCC, Seasons and SOOSH. Those who would like more information about United Jewish Federation and its 3SQUARE program, or who would like to volunteer to shop and pack bags, are asked to contact Rebekah Raz at 203-321-1373, ext. 102, or [email protected].

In keeping with a Bi-Cultural Day School annual tradition, eighth-graders lined up at the entrance to the Stamford school to greet students on the first day of school. Among Team Young Israel (l-r): Greg Teitel, Seth Linzer, Gabe those getting the “red carpet” treatment was fifth-grader Moreen, Matt Greif, Yossi Notik (holding his son), and Keshet Kurtz, followed by her sisters, Samara (grade three) Team Carmel’s Seth Young. and Ayelet (pre-kindergarten).

Team Temple Beth El members (standing l-r) Jeff Manheim, Lisa Manheim, Marni Amsellem, Josh Levine and Dan Avnir. Kneeling (l-r): David Robinov and Adam Tronick.

ÊVisit www.ujf.org, facebook.com/stamfordFederation, or tweet UJF at ujfstamford 18 THE NEW JEWISH VOICE ■ OCTOBER 2017 VOICES AND VIEWS Why I Care… “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” – Forest E. Witcraft, teacher, scholar Focus on Dinah Miller JFS. I have also served on the Board grew up with very little, we as a family of Directors of Congregation Agudath gave back through volunteer work and Marlowe and Seth Marlowe Sholom from 2000-2002, and 2015 to financially as best we could. Why am By Sharon Franklin and Jane Levene present, and the CAS Executive Board I involved in Federation? Years ago, Dinah Miller Marlowe and Seth 2016 to present. I also serve on the New someone explained to me the con- Marlowe, originally from the Bronx England Region NCSY Board current- cept of Federated giving and it really and Queens, have lived in Stamford for ly, which began in 2015. In the past, I hit home. Because of this, I decided 24 years. Their three children, Sarah, was the director of the Teen Tzedakah to give to make sure all in the Jewish Noah and Rina, attended Gan Yeladim Program, and at JFS Greenwich as di- community – in Stamford, in Israel, nursery school, Bi-Cultural Day School rector of the Jewish Health and Healing in all of the Diaspora – have what they and Camp Yavneh, and have participat- Center for seven years. In 2004, Seth need. I feel blessed and honored that ed in New England Region National and I were the recipients of the CAS we are able to volunteer and to give! Council of Synagogue Youth. Two are Young Leadership Award. Seth: Honestly, Dinah pulled me Seth Marlowe and Dinah Miller Marlowe graduates of Ramaz and the youngest Seth: I had the privilege of being the along for the ride and I just kept rid- is a sophomore there. After a gap year Commissioner for the Fairfield County ing. In the case of our Jewish baseball in Israel, their oldest daughter made staff coordinator for the Yom Hashoah Connecticut Jewish Baseball League for league, our kids were participants and it aliyah. Their son is a junior at Yeshiva Program. For the past 10-plus years, I 10 years and was on the CAS Board of needed additional support. We also had University Honors College, after two have been on the Women’s Philanthropy Directors for several years. I was the our kids playing in the local Stamford years at Yeshiva HaKotel in Jerusalem. Board working in a lay leadership role recipient of UJF’s Benson Zinbarg Little League (Stamford American). I The youngest, Rina, just returned from for programs such as David’s Treasure Family Adult Leadership Award, the decided to go from side-line parent and an NCSY summer program. Closet, Spring Dinner, Chocolate and Young Israel of Stamford Community occasional coach to coordinating and Dinah, describe your involvement Martinis, and Super Sunday. I have in- Service Award and the Wells Fargo running the entire league introducing with UJF through the years and how volved all of my children (ages 15-24) in Community Service Awards in 2010, many little, but very important, details long you have been associated with the raising money for Federation and they 2012 and 2014, all in recognition of to make it a more enjoyable experience organization? all are educated in the concept of fed- my FCCJBL efforts. for the kids and the parents. This en- Dinah: I began my involvement al- erated giving. I became a Pomegranate Why is it important for you to give deavor allowed me to combine a huge most 30 years ago in the New York City three years ago and I hope to continue back in this way? passion for baseball with community and Connecticut Federations starting for many years. Dinah: Why do I give back to the to create a legacy for our community’s in 1987 by interning and then joining Have you been involved with other Jewish community? The answer is kids who might not have had any other the staff. My role included fund-raising Jewish organizations? two-fold. First, I believe that we are all opportunity to play ball in a friendly, and community development – Real Dinah: I have volunteered for Gan responsible for each other. Secondly, hamish environment. The more I did, Estate, Department of Synagogue Re- Yeladim, Bi-Cultural Day School and my parents taught that even though we the more I wanted to. lations, Young Leadership, Young Real Estate and the Management Assistance Program. After moving to Stamford in Strength Continued from page 1 1993, I became involved with UJF of the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo people, regardless of our differences, gational needs. Greater Stamford in lay and professional in 1989. From California wildfires in times of calm and in times of crisis, ‹‹ Funds to the Hebrew Free Loan capacities. I was director of The Gorney to Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, to to work for the greater good of all.” Association that will match resources Commission on Jewish Continuity and a Texas flooding, the committee has More than 70 percent of the Jewish from Cleveland, Los Angeles, New immediately reached out to local community of Houston lives in parts of York and San Francisco to create a new Federations when emergencies strike the city that were badly flooded, and that Hurricane Harvey loan pool. The New Jewish Voice to offer continental assistance. includes nearly 12,000 Jewish elderly. JFNA was organizing its third team “The New Jewish Voice” (USPS #184) is published monthly by The next steps focus on homes: remov- Just before the start of Rosh Hashanah of national Federation professionals to the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan ing water, mud and furniture, ripping and Yom Kippur, flooded synagogues assist the Houston Jewish Federation and Darien Inc., 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905-2521. out drywall and pulling out floorboards, scrambled to find places to hold services. at the time of publication. It is also www.ujf.org for updates and donations a process that, for just one home, means Jewish Federation donations continue working with the Network of Jewish Ricky Arbron...... President several days of work for 10 volunteers to come in. As of mid-September, Jewish Services Agencies to enable them to Diane Sloyer...... Interim Executive Director from partner groups like NECHAMA – Federations had raised more than $8 provide national professional assistance Advisory Committee Jewish Response to Disaster. million for Hurricane Harvey relief. Of to Houston’s Jewish Family Services Meryl Gordon...... Chair “United Jewish Federation of Great- that amount, $1.6 million was allocated agency for mental health counseling. Meryl Japha, Nancy Schulman, Ellen Weber, er Stamford, New Canaan and Darien to address the following priorities: UJF of Stamford has raised more Sue Yellen recognizes the heroic efforts of the ‹‹ Immediate cash grants for flood than $20,000 in earmarked donations Reporter Group Staff Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, victims’ essential needs. for disaster relief. At the time of pub- The Reporter Group edits and publishes The New Jewish Voice. which has gone above and beyond ‹‹ Extended day-camp programming lication, the damage from Hurricane Rabbi Rachel Esserman...... Executive Editor the extreme circumstances to remain to make up for delayed school opening. Irma is being evaluated. Federation is Diana Sochor...... Layout Editor focused on aiding their community,” ‹‹ Expanding capacity of Jewish Family confident that the global Jewish com- Jenn DePersis...... Production Coordinator said UJF President Ricky Arbron. “Our Services to allow it to provide one-stop, munity will be prepared to respond. Bonnie Rozen...... Advertising Representative Kathy Brown...... Bookkeeper ability to help them is determined by comprehensive assistance. the strength of our unified efforts – by ‹‹ Grants to individual Rabbis’ Discre- Cont. from page 7 Opinions how we come together as one Jewish tionary Funds to meet specific congre- Himes The views expressed in editorials and opinion pieces Discussion in response to a question are those of each author and not necessarily the views about the lack of Holocaust education of the United Jewish Federation. Reading Continued from page 12 in some public high schools resulted Letters Fogel has an M.S.W. and has been in- elderly in Jerusalem and coordinated a in a consensus that the JCRC would The New Jewish Voice welcomes letters on subjects of volved with the community volunteering Big Brother/Sister program for children work with Himes to address the local interest to the Jewish community. All letters must be at Federation’s 3SQUARE program, her with special needs. school board about the importance of signed and include a phone number. The editor may withhold the name upon request. children’s day schools and the Young “I am excited and honored to be teaching about the Holocaust. Israel of Stamford. In addition, when the joining the Federation and the Reading Kashruth family was living in South Africa while Partners program,” said Fogel. We are not responsible for the Kashruth of any adver- tiser’s product or establishment. her husband was working on an AIDS This school year’s corps of volun- project, she volunteered with the Shine teers is forming and the orientation literacy program in Cape Town. Prior to was scheduled to begin September 25. HOW TO REACH THE EDITOR: moving to Stamford, Fogel spent several Anyone who wished to apply should Mail: Sandy Golove years as a social worker with homebound contact Fogel at 203-321-1373, ext. 115. 1035 Newfield Ave. - Suite 200 Stamford, CT 06905-2521 E-mail: [email protected] Bus Continued from page 12 Phone: (203) 912-9945 are eligible to serve on The Center “The Center Women have some- Send article submissions via e-mail to Women Board of Directors. thing to offer everyone,” Baer con- Sandy Golove at [email protected] In September, hundreds of people cluded. “Whether it’s volunteering marked “Stamford Voice” in the subject took part in The Center Women’s larg- for an hour here or there, chairing line. Expect an acknowledgement; est annual fund-raiser, the Give a Child a committee, or participating in our please re-send if you do not receive one. a Jumpstart 5K/10K Run/Walk. The events, we welcome new members to HOW TO REACH next event on the calendar will be its join and be part of this extraordinary THE ADVERTISING Annual Gift Show on Monday, Novem- network of women.” REPRESENTATIVE: ber 20. Other events planned for the For more information, visit stam- Phone: 1-800-779-7896, ext. 244 coming year include the return of the fordjcc.org. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: J-Palooza Battle of the Bands, a women’s The Jewish Community Center of Phone: (203) 321-1373 health event, a spring fund-raiser and Stamford is a beneficiary agency of United E-mail: [email protected] numerous other social and communi- Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Vandalism at AITE magnet high school ty-building events. Canaan and Darien. in Stamford was discovered on August 26. october 2017 ■ THE NEW JEWISH VOICE 19 Bruce Feiler to Speak at Schoke JFS Lecture Save the date – The sixth Annual Saul Cohen-Schoke JFS Lecture will take place Shalom L’Kulam (Hello to All) on Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 pm, at the Ferguson Library in Stamford. Bruce Feiler, an American television personality and author of 12 books, including six consecutive New York Times nonfiction best-sellers, will speak about “The Family Today: Secrets to Stronger Relationships and Greater Happiness at Any Age.” The lecture is open to the community at no charge. “The First Love Story: Adam, Eve and Us” and “The Secrets of Happy Families,” authored by Feiler, will be available for purchase and signing at the dessert reception to follow. Prior to the lecture, a Patrons’ Reception will be held for a select group of donors to thank them for their support of Schoke JFS. For details about the reception, contact Lisa Rich, donor relations coordi- nator, at [email protected]. For more information about the lecture, call JFS at 203-921-4161 or visit www.ctjfs.org. Begin the new year with the Hebrew Conversation Club. The club meets every other Monday Shred Day at Schoke JFS from 7:30-9 pm at the Westport Library. No experience is necessary and all levels of Hebrew are Want to securely dispose of credit cards, passports, bills, invoices, checks, welcome. Each meeting provides an opportunity to sharpen Hebrew conversation skills, increase statements or other personal, confidential papers, or have stacks of boxes vocabulary, learn about a variety of topics and enjoy an evening with a group that loves the filled with private papers to dispose of? Schoke Jewish Family Service will host a Hebrew language. There is no fee. This is an Israelis-in-CT program. For more information, shredding day on Sunday, November 12, from 8-11 am, at the Stamford office, contact the Westport Library at 203-291-4800 or Susie Cutler at [email protected]. 733 Summer St., in the parking lot behind the building. There will be no cost for the disposal, but those coming are asked to bring Junior Continued from page 17 kosher non-perishable food items, toiletries, grocery gift cards or a donation are surrounded by the tools that inspire action” at a grand opening and other to the Schoke JFS Kosher Food Pantry. Visit the website at www.ctjfs.org for a them to create. We want them to find events, to be scheduled for later this list of suggested items. solutions to problems by trying some- fall. For more information, contact The event is sponsored by Michael Alexander, Plaza Realty and Fred Springer. thing different. The ‘trying something Denise Rafailov at [email protected] different’ is what led to the Makerspace or 203-329-2186, ext. 1310. to begin with.” Bi-Cultural Day School is a recipient The Jewish Food Society wants to Bi-Cultural plans to give young fami- agency of United Jewish Federation of Greater lies an opportunity to see the space “in Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. Preserve Your Grandma’s Recipes By Josefin Dolsten Each week, Shefi, 36, who lives on COMMUNITY TENAFLY, NJ (JTA) – Ayala Hodak New York’s Lower East Side, interviews usually cooks the way her mother taught a chef and takes down his or her story. If her: adding a pinch of spice here or distance permits, Shefi or an Israel-based CONTACT INFORMATION relying on her eyes – never a measuring employee will meet with the cook in BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL: 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06903 • cup! – to judge how much liquid to person; if not, they communicate long 203.329.2186 • www.bcds.org add. But on a recent Tuesday, she was distance. All ingredients are measured, BBYO - Leviticus AZA (Boys) and Tikvah BBG (Girls): Regional Office being much more precise. and dishes are then re-created in a test 203.389.2127 or [email protected] • www.cvrbbyo.net At her home in this suburban town kitchen and adjusted accordingly. less than 15 miles from New York City, Though some participants work in CARMEL ACADEMY: 270 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 06830 • 203.863.9663 Hodak, 52, who grew up in an Iranian the food industry – Hodak is the manag- • www.carmelacademy.com family in Israel, measured the amount er and co-owner of Taboon, a Midtown of salt and pepper she added to a stew. Manhattan restaurant serving Middle CENTER FOR JUDAIC & MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES AT UCONN-STAMFORD: She also paused to demonstrate how Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus, One University Place, thickly to cut a piece of beef. food – others are home cooks. Stamford, CT 06901 • 203.251.9525 or stamfordjudaicstudies@uconn. Her reason for the accuracy: Hodak’s Shefi came up with the idea after a edu • www.cjmes.stamford.uconn.edu recipe was being recorded by a new non- Shabbat meal in 2005 at the home of her profit, the Jewish Food Society, which aims now-husband’s grandmother, who was CHABAD OF STAMFORD: 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 • to be an archive of Jewish recipes from born in Turkey, but also lived in Greece 203.3.CHABAD x102 • [email protected] • www. around the world. Its kibbutz-born found- and South Africa prior to immigrating chabadstamford.org er, who once promoted Israeli culture as to Israel with her family. “The flavors an employee of the Israeli Consulate in really represented all of their previous CHAVURAT AYTZ CHAYIM: 203.322.6676 • www.chavurah.org New York, was inspired by the diversity of immigration stories and journeys, and CONGREGATION AGUDATH SHOLOM: 301 Strawberry Hill Ave, food traditions in Israel and her desire to some worlds that do not even exist Stamford 06902 • 203.358.2200 • www.cas-stamford.org preserve them in the Diaspora. anymore,” she said. “It was such a vivid “I realized there is an urgency in expression of disappearing worlds, and FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE: 203.409-1543 • [email protected] or capturing these stories because the older of bitter and sweet memories. It was just www.friendshipct.com generation is about to leave the world, moving, so I told him, let’s just spend a and many of these recipes are labor- and day with her try to capture a few recipes. HADASSAH STAMFORD CHAPTER: Susan Clarke, 203-968-2754 / time-consuming in a way that we should It was just really inspiring.” [email protected]; or Sandy Speter, 203-322-4096 / really protect them,” the society’s found- In addition to the weekly cooking [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: Stamford Hadassah er, Naama Shefi, told JTA. “These are session, the Jewish Food Society puts on skills that would just disappear if no one larger-scale events, such as Schmaltzy, a The J (JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER): 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford could capture them in a methodic way.” yearly storytelling event where people 06905 • 203.322.7900 • www.stamfordjcc.org The project, which launched offi- share the stories behind family recipes.. cially in March and receives financial Shefi’s long-term goal for the Jewish JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL OF CONNECTICUT: 1937 West Main Street, support from several Jewish founda- Food Society extends beyond the archive Stamford 06902 • 203.357.0850 • [email protected] • www.jhsct.org tions, has added over a dozen recipes of recipes. She wants to establish a center to its online archive, and more are on for Jewish food in New York, where visitors JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY: General Info. the way. Along with the recipes are would be able to take cooking classes P.O.B 16918, Stamford 06905 (203) 321.1373 x150 (messages only) • photographs and stories of the cook’s and learn about their family’s culinary Archives: 990 Hope Street (Rear), Stamford 069805 • 203.359-2196 • ar- family history, as well as how he or she histories. Shefi describes her vision as “the [email protected]; The Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library at the learned to make the dish. James Beard Foundation for Jewish food.” JCC: 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford 06905 • (203) 487-0957 • [email protected] JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES: 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 • 203.365.6400 • [email protected] • www.jseniors.org JEWISH WAR VETERANS, FRED ROBBINS POST 142: Post Commander Steve Fischer, [email protected] SCHOKE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE: 733 Summer Street, Stamford 06902 • 203.921.4161 • www.ctjfs.org TEMPLE BETH EL: 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford 06902 • 203.322.6901 • [email protected] • www.tbe.org TEMPLE SINAI: 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford 06903 • 203.322.1649 • www.templesinaistamford.org UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN AND DARIEN: 1035 Newfield Avenue, Suite 200, Stamford 06905 • 203.321.1373 • www.ujf.org YOUNG ISRAEL OF STAMFORD: 69 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford 06905 • 203.348.3955 • www.yistamford.org ***********

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